Prayer for Independence Day

July 3, 2016
Fourteenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
1883-2016
Prayer for
Independence Day
Lord, I pray that I never take my
freedom for granted. May I
always remember that my
freedom was purchased at a
very high price. My freedom
cost others their very lives.
Lord, bless those who have
served and continue to give their
lives for our freedom. Meet their
needs and watch over their
families. Amen
Pastor:
Reverend G. Scott Shaffer x2203
Parochial Vicars:
Reverend Carlos Aguirre x2221
Reverend Jerome Guld x2219
Deacon Romeo D. Aquino x2210
Deacon Francis J. Babuschak x2253
Deacon Robert M. Barnes x2228
Deacon Thomas A. Genovese x2255
Deacon Gerard Luongo x2251
Deacon Frank J. McKenna x2212
Deacon Patrick J. Stesner, Sr. x2250
Deacon Michael A. Taylor x2254
Parish Office
Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm M-F
685 Hooper Avenue
Toms River, NJ 08753
Tel: 732-349-0018 ext. 2204
Fax: 732-286-7064
Email: [email protected]
www.stjosephtomsriver.org
Reconciliation/Confessions:
Saturday: 4:00-4:45pm
& 6:00-6:30pm
Mass Schedule
Weekdays: 7:00am & 9:00am
Saturday: 8:00am
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,
12:00noon, 5:00pm
6:30pm (Mass in Spanish) Misa en Espanol
Devotions:
Miraculous Medal & St. Jude Novenas:
Tuesday 9:00am
Holy Hour 3:00pm Sunday in the Adoration Chapel:
Intentions: 1st Sunday for Families;
2nd Sunday for Life; 3rd Sunday for Our Nation/
Country; 4th Sunday Priests/Vocations
Prayer in the Presence: 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm
Holy Days: Mass times to be announced
St. Gertrude, Island Heights (Summer Months)
Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 9:00am
Parish Schools:
St. Joseph Grade School (SJGS)
Michele Williams, Principal, 732-349-2355
Donovan Catholic
Dr. Edward Gere, Principal, 732-349-8801
WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART?
“Rejoice! Exult!” the Book of Isaiah encourages us this week. Millions of Catholic
Christians did just that when Pope Francis first emerged onto the balcony of Saint
Peter’s Basilica, largely because of his warm, genuine, and humble demeanor, his
choice of a papal name, his prayerfulness, and perhaps most of all the hope he
inspires. Joy has a lot to do with hope. What makes you joyful and hopeful?
WHERE WE LIVE, SERVE,
& WALK TOGETHER IN FAITH.
ST. JOSEPH’S
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FROM THE PASTOR
My Dear Parish Family,
I am writing this on Monday, June 27. Our first day of our Summer Intensive Religious Education program is just about complete
and I am getting ready to go over to Church for our closing talk
and prayer. It’s almost hard for me to describe the feelings I have
today. This morning, as predicted, was the chaos of First Day. The
parking lot was jammed with parents bringing their young ones to
the church. Over 500 children had to find their seats and their
teachers! It was wonderful to see what happened as we quieted
them for a prayer. The noise abated and within 5 minutes all the
kids were on their way to the classrooms for prayer, instruction,
music, activities and more. I am grateful for all the teachers, administrators and volunteers for being a part of this great endeavor.
In a few weeks, we will be introducing a new Gloria to be sung at
Mass. It is part of the Mass of Sorrento that I composed a number
of years ago. We have been singing all the other parts of the Mass
for the last few years, but haven’t as yet introduced this Gloria. I
hope you like it and join in singing God’s praises.
Monday we celebrate the Fourth of July or Independence Day.
This holiday commemorates the fact that in 1776, the Continental
Congress, representing the 13 colonies, approved the Declaration
of Independence — the first step on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. It seems fitting to revisit the most famous words
from the document; words that have guided us since that time:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and
the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form
of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the
Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute
new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and
organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most
likely to effect their Safety and Happiness
Pray for our country and the ideals on which it was founded.
And let us pray for one another, as we look to the future. God
bless you all.
Fr. Scott
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MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, July 4 (Independence Day)
9:00 Alfons Henn req. by his Wife
Tuesday, July 5
7:00 Mark Barrett req. by Felix & Terry Vea
9:00 Alfred McGarry req. by Family
Wednesday, July 6
7:00 Blanca Hernandez req. by Family
9:00 William J. Hemberger req. by
Dottie & Ken Bruder
Thursday, July 7
7:00 Belle Micucci req. by Joe & Diane Orsini
9:00 For the Deceased Members of the
Corbett Family req. by Family
Friday, July 8
7:00 Izabel Bussin req. by her Sister, Kinga
9:00 Thomas Clarke req. by his Wife, Mary
Saturday, July 9
8:00 Charles Hayes req. by Family
5:00 William Healy req. by Family
St. Gertrude, Island Heights
5:30 Charlotte Iversen req. by the Bruder Family
Sunday, July 10
7:30 Robert Tomaschek req. by
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Iadevaia
9:00 Ana & Kuzma Bajcic req. by
Marija Taraskiewez
10:30 Andrew Rekawek req. by his Wife
12:00 Angelo Mascaro req. by Diana Werner
5:00 Parishioners
6:30 Silvestre Pacheco req. by Herlinda Vargas
St. Gertrude, Island Heights
9:00 Alice Bartels req. by the Wojton Family
PRIEST/CELEBRANT SCHEDULE
Subject to Change
July 9/10
Fr. Scott
Fr. Tom
Fr. Jerome
Fr. Scott
Fr. Jerome
Fr. Scott
Fr. Scott
Fr. Garry
Fr. Jorge
5:00 PM
5:30 PM St. Gertrude
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM St. Gertrude
10:30 AM
12:00 Noon
5:00 PM
6:30 PM
July 16/17
Fr. Jerome
Fr. Tom
Fr. Jerome
Fr. Scott
Fr. Tom
Fr. Joe
Fr. Garry
Fr. Garry
Fr. Jorge
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MARRIAGES
Are you engaged and planning to marry in the Church? Don’t put off making
your arrangements. Call the parish office as soon as possible: 732-349-0018
ext. 2202. And, if you are thinking of having a “destination wedding,” please
call us first. We can offer some helpful information.
We congratulate those who were recently married here at St. Joseph’s
Church:
Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Quacquarini, Jr.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
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Nicolas Vargas & Florencia Palacios
Michael Marinaro & Angelica Papa
BAPTISMS
The Sacrament of Baptism is regularly celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 4th
Sundays of each month at 1:30 PM. For more information or to schedule a
Baptism and Baptism Prep Class, please call 732-349-0018 x2202.
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS for Parents is required and held on the First
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Church.
We welcome the newest members of our parish family who were baptized here at
St. Joseph’s Church:
Silas Patton Applegate
Reese Elizabeth Berkheiser
Antonia Filomena D’Anton
Noah Sullivan Konopka
John Michael Maguire
Lane Avery O’Neill
Patalina Anamaria Vega
Please be mindful that the Parish Office will have shortened
hours on Fridays during the months of July & August. Our
hours on Fridays will be 8:30am-12:30pm
READINGS FOR MASSES THIS WEEK
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ST. JOSEPH’S
IN MEMORIAM
Please remember in your prayers those who
have died.
Jean Casaletto
Dolores Kratz
Richard Minasi
Jack Prell
Beverly Vidal
And for all the deceased members of our parish, the souls in purgatory and those who died
in service of our country, may God grant them
eternal rest. Amen.
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Flowers and/or Sanctuary Candles
The week of July 4– July 10, 2016
The Blessed Mother Votive Candle
will burn in memory of Kenneth Kraentler
req. by Family.
The St. Joseph Votive Candle will burn in
memory of Jerry Smith req. by Family.
The Tabernacle Lamp will burn in
memory of the Members of the Perpetual
Enrollment.
If you would like the Tabernacle
Lamp or votive candle of the Blessed
Virgin Mary and St. Joseph statues to
burn in honor/memory of a loved one
for one week, please contact the parish office at x2202 to reserve. Intentions will be listed in the bulletin. If
you would like flowers placed in
front of the altar in honor/memory of
a loved one for one week, please contact the parish office at x2202.
SUNDAY Is 66:10-14c; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 or 10:1-9 MONDAY Hos 2:16, 17b-18,
21-22; Mt 9:18-26 TUESDAY Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Mt 9:32-38 WEDNESDAY Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12;
Mt 10:1-7 THURSDAY Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Mt 10:7-15 FRIDAY Hos 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23
SATURDAY Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33
ST. JOSEPH’S
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PARISH NEWS
Veritas Men's Faith
Sharing Group
The Veritas Men's Faith Sharing
Group welcomes all men age 18
and over to their meetings. The
next meeting is Monday, July 18th
from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at 16
Lafayette Avenue (behind church).
The topic is Be a Man for Jesus
presented by Ray Zuhowski. Please
join us for an evening of prayer and
fellowship. New members are
always welcome!
Light of Life Prayer Group
We come together to praise, worship
and give thanks to the Lord for His
goodness through scripture, songs and
prayer using the gifts the Holy Spirit
has bestowed on us to build up the
Body of Christ. Come join us every
Wednesday at 7:30 pm in Room G.
For questions contact Janice at
732-929-3877.
Flame of Love Prayer
Group
The Flame of Love Prayer Group
meets every Monday at 7:30pm
downstairs in Room G of the Church.
We come together to address
ourselves to the Lord, to ask His help
and to give Him praise and thanks.
Call Doris & Richard at 732-349-6860
for more info.
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Thank you to everyone who made the first week of our
Summer Session such a success. Our students and catechists had
a true faith-filled journey. We made many joyful noises.
We are in need of empty Altoid Mint tin boxes (1.76oz).
Please drop them in the box in the Gathering Space!!! Many thanks!!!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Registration for the Fall Session (day and time to be announced) will
re-open on Monday, August 1, 2016 and conclude on
Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Please monitor this column
for the announcements regarding the day and time of our Fall Program.
IS JESUS CALLING YOU?
We are in need of Adorers for the
following hours: Sunday 2:00-3:00am
1:00-2:00pm
2:00-3:00pm
Wednesday 3:00-4:00am
1:00-2:00pm
Friday
2:00-3:00am
Saturday
6:00-7:00am
12:00-1:00am
11:00am-12:00noon
Call John & Peggy 732-581-9463
or Ann 732-473-9727
The church is the
new creation, it is
life and joy, it is
the sacramental
fellowship in which
we share the ultimate purpose of
God, made real for
us now in our hearing the Word and
sharing the Sacrament.
–Archbishop
Rowan Williams
Prayer & Mercy Ministry
All are invited including those who
are sick, handicapped, homebound
and elderly to join this spiritual
ministry which offers their prayers,
joys, sacrifices, and sufferings to
God for the needs of our Parish and
of the universal Church.
Members will be formally
mandated at Mass (for those who
are able to attend or privately at
home). If you are interested in
joining, please call Celine,
Pastoral Care at 732-349-0018 x2223.
Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Dept.’s
25th Annual
Family Chicken Barbecue
Saturday, July 16
12:00noon—7:00pm (last serving of chicken at 6:00)
40 Clayton Avenue, Toms River
Food & Entertainment
Adults $9.00 / Children Under 12 $6.00
For more info call 732-664-2237
P A G E F IV E ST. JOSEPH’S
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DONOVAN CATHOLIC
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We thank You for the blessings of liberty,
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for this generation and for the generations to come. ..
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We thank You for our independence,
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peace and for all those who have bravely given their .
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lives in the defense of freedom and justice.
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Amen
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SAVE THE DATES
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Summer Production
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“Into the Woods”
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August 4 & 5
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A “Jolly Holiday” Breakfast
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For children, families,
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and those young at heart
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October 29
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2 Annual Veteran’s Luncheon
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Honoring our military
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November 6
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Fall Production
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Disney’s, “Mary Poppins”
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November 17, 18, 19, & 20
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Stay tuned...More information forthcoming .
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www.donovancatholic.org
ST. JOSEPH GRADE
SCHOOL NEWS
GENTLY USED UNIFORMS
AND SCRIP CARD SALE
In SJGS Cafeteria
Thursday, July 18 @ 8:30-11:00AM
SJGS SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Thursday 8:00AM-1:00PM
PreK 2-DAY PROGRAM
FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
STILL AVAILABLE!
Surround your child early in a positive, nurturing
environment that establishes a love of learning.
Our PreK Program will bring your child
closer to God as we:
Develop kindergarten readiness skills
Encourage personal and social development
Foster responsibility and independence
Promote health and safety
Provide hands on experiences
Cultivate playing and sharing
Build self esteem
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SJGS KINDERGARTEN
FOR SEPTEMBER IS FILLING UP!
Come see all we have to offer!
Enrollment still available for the
2016-2017 school year.
If you are interested or know of someone who is
interested in registering, please contact:
Ms. Juliann James 732-349-2355 x2012
or email [email protected]
www.stjoeschooltr.org
ST. JOSEPH’S
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EXCERPT FROM “MERCY AND
TRUTH SHALL MEET”
BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M.
The Catechism reminds us:
In Jesus Christ, the whole of God’s truth has
been made manifest. “Full of grace and
truth,” he came as the “light of the world,” he is the
Truth. … To follow Jesus is to live in “the Spirit of
truth,” whom the Father sends in his name and who
leads “into all the truth.” To his disciples Jesus teaches
the unconditional love of truth … (CCC 2466).
Man tends by nature toward the truth. He is obliged to
honor and bear witness to it: “It is in accordance with
their dignity that all men, because they are persons . . .
are both impelled by their nature and bound by a moral
obligation to seek the truth, especially religious truth.
They are also bound to adhere to the truth once they
come to know it and direct their whole lives in accordance with the demands of truth (CCC 2467).”
Wedding of the Sea
A 3-Day Celebration Event, August 14-16
Sound Interesting? Visit
Facebook.com/ACWeddingofthesea
for additional information
DIOCESE OF TRENTON
COUNSELING SERVICES
Through a joint effort of the Diocese of
Trenton and Catholic Charities, licensed
professional counselors are available to help
parishioners with difficult issues such as bereavement, marital and family problems,
elder care, stress of job loss. The service can
be accessed by contacting the Parish Office
who will provide additional information and a
referral.
The fee is $75 per session. If needed, financial
assistance for this short term counseling (up
to 6 sessions) is available through the Diocese
of Trenton Parish Counseling Services.
ST. JOSEPH’S SOCIAL CONCERNS
ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE
Volunteers will be in the gathering space
following each Mass on
Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17
Items needed by the students are:
Crayons
#2 Pencils
Erasers
12” Rulers
Pencil Sharpeners
5” Blunt Scissors
Book Covers and/or Book Socks
Glue Sticks
Colored Pencils
Calculators
Marbled Composition Books
Pocket Folders
2-Subject Notebooks
5-Subject Notebooks
Pens: Black & Blue
Wide Ruled and College Ruled Loose Leaf Paper
Book Bags
3 Ring Binders
Fine Tip Markers
Pencil Cases or Boxes
Small Dictionary
Ruled Index Cards
Yellow, Pink or Orange Highlighters
Pencil Sharpeners
These items will benefit students from
St. Joseph’s Grade School, Donovan Catholic and
students attending Toms River Public Schools.
Thank you
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AROUND
TOWN
Senior Spirituality &
Education Day
Hope Center
Jewelry Donations Needed
The Hope Center is once again sponsoring their jewelry sale at the Ocean
County Historical Society’s, Old-Time
Antique and Collectibles Fair to be
held Saturday, September 3, 2016.
If you have any new or gently used
jewelry to donate, please bring it to the
Parish Office, Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm.
Marriage Encounter
Weekend
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend gives you the time and tools to
revitalize romance, deepen communication, and nourish the spirituality in your
marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend will be held July 22
- 24. Call 732-904-9636 for registration
and information or visit:
www.aweekendforyourmarriage.org.
The Diocese of Trenton Department of
Pastoral Care invites all maturing adults
55+ to join them for a day of inspiration,
entertainment, food & friends on
Thursday, July 14, 10:00am – 3:00pm.
(Reg. at 9:15am) at St. Dominic Parish,
Brick. The day will include Presenter,
Rev. James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R., Rector
& Director of San Alfonso Retreat House
in Long Branch, along with Entertainment by Moreno Fruzzetti and a prayer
exercise of gentle movement. The day
concludes with Mass. $12.00 includes
lunch & beverages. Register at:
www.dioceseoftrenton.org/pastoralcare.
Singles Journey
Singles Journey is a support group for
adults over 50 that are widowed, divorced or never married. Formed 20
years ago, the group meets at St. Mary's
Church, Rt. 34 Colts Neck each Sunday
at 11:45am in the Parish Hall Building,
Room 10. All are welcome!
HUMAN TRAFFICKING ALERTS
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
(July 30) designated by the United Nations
General Assembly, Dec. 2013. “Every country
must join together to overcome this transnational threat by supporting and protecting
victims while pursuing and prosecuting the
criminals. Let us resolve to act as one in the
name of justice and dignity for all.” UN
Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Access the
web site sistersagainsttrafficking.org….U.S.
Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking.
SHOP WITH SCRIP
Consider helping SJGS with your weekly grocery order. ShopRite and
Stop & Shop gift cards are available for purchase in the Carpenter
Shop. 5% of each card purchased goes back to SJGS.
Don’t forget to save those BOXTOP LABELS too! Every label helps SJGS!
The Donation Box is located in the Church vestibule.
Thanks for considering SJGS when doing your shopping!
ST. JOSEPH’S
PAGINA OCHO
MENSAJE DEL PARROCO
Estimada Familia Parroquial,
Esta semana comenzamos el programa de la doctrina de verano. Más de
500 niños están participando en el programa. Le doy gracias a todos los
maestros y servidores que están ayudando y muchas bendiciones a todos.
El lunes celebramos el día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos. En
este día conmemoramos que en el año 1776, el Congreso Continental
representado por 13 colonias, aprobó la Declaración de la Independencia –
el primer paso en el camino de la libertad como nación soberana. Las
palabras más famosas de esta “Declaración de Independencia” son:
“Sostenemos como evidentes por sí mismas dichas verdades: que todos
los hombres son creados iguales; que son dotados por su Creador de
ciertos derechos inalienables; que entre estos están la vida, la libertad y
la búsqueda de la felicidad; que para garantizar estos derechos se
instituyen entre los hombres los gobiernos, que derivan sus poderes
legítimos del consentimiento de los gobernados; que cuando quiera que
una forma de gobierno se vuelva destructora de estos principios, el
pueblo tiene derecho a reformarla o abolirla, e instituir un nuevo
gobierno que base sus cimientos en dichos principios, y que organice sus
poderes en forma tal que a ellos les parezca más probable que genere su
seguridad y felicidad.”
Oremos por las ideas en las cual este gran país fue fundado. Y oremos
por cada uno de nosotros, al mirar hacia el futuro. Que Dios los bendiga.
Fr. Scott
Tomado de la carta del Obispo David O’Connell
“Misericordia y la Verdad se Reunirá”
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HORARIO DE MISAS
En la Semana: 7:00am & 9:00am. Todos los
días de la semana (inglés).
Sábado: 8:00am, 5:00
Domingo: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm,
5:00pm (ingles)
Domingo: 6:30pm español
OFICINA HISPANA HORARIO
Martes, Miércoles y Jueves de 11am a 3pm
732-349-0018 X2213
SACRAMENTOS
Bautizos (en español): El Sacramento del
Bautismo se celebra en la Misa de los
domingos a las 6:30 pm. Para más
información, llamar a la oficina Hispana.
Unción de los Enfermos Y Reconciliación/
Confesión - Comuníquese con la oficina
hispana para hacer una cita.
Matrimonios: Las parejas que desean
contraer matrimonio deben solicitar una cita
con el Padre Carlos. Comuníquese con la
oficina hispana para hacer una cita.
SITUACIONES CRITICAS; si tiene
problemas de alcoholismo, violencia
domestica, jóvenes en crisis, etc. Llamar a la
oficina hispana para pedir ayuda….
SI NECESITA AYUDA con: comida,
pago de renta, utilidades, etc.
Comunicase con la Oficina Hispana.
ADORADORES PARA EL
SANTISIMO
Comuníquese con Caridad L. Barillas
732-349-0018 x2213.
El Catecismo nos recuerda:
En Jesucristo la verdad de Dios se manifestó en plenitud. “Lleno
de gracia y de verdad”, él es la “luz del mundo”, la Verdad. El
que cree en él, no permanece en las tinieblas. El discípulo de
Jesús, “permanece en su palabra”, para conocer “la verdad que hace libre”
y que santifica. Seguir a Jesús es vivir del “Espíritu de verdad” que el Padre
envía en su nombre y que conduce “a la verdad completa” Jesús enseña a
sus discípulos el amor incondicional de la verdad… (CCC2466)
El hombre busca naturalmente la verdad. Está obligado a honrarla y
atestiguarla: “Todos los hombres, conforme a su dignidad, por ser
personas, se ven impulsados, por su misma naturaleza, a buscar la
verdad y, además, tienen la obligación moral de hacerlo, sobre todo con
respecto a la verdad religiosa. Están obligados también a adherirse a la
verdad una vez que la han conocido y a ordenar toda su vida según sus
exigencias”… (CCC 2467).”
Lecturas:
Decimocuarto Domingo en
Tiempo Ordinario
Domingo Is 66:10-14c; Gal 6:14-18;
LC 10:1-12, 17-20
Lunes Os 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Mt 9:18-26
Martes Os 8:4-7, 11-13; Mt 9:32-38
Miércoles Os 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Mt 10:1-7
Jueves Os 11:1-4, 8c-9; Mt 10:7-15
Viernes Os 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23
Sabado Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33
PAGINA NUEVE
ST. JOSEPH’S
ANUNCIOS DE VIDA COMUNITARIA
MISA DE HOY DOMINGO, 3 de julio es
ofrecida por los difuntos: Jesús
Moreno y Blanca Hernández
Intenciones para la Misa en el año 2017
Si desea reservar una Misa,
llamar a la Oficina Hispana.
Horas de Oficina durante el verano
Viernes de 9-12pm
GRUPO DE ORACION
NUEVO DIA Y HORA
DIA: LUNES
HORA: 7:30PM
LUGAR: 16 Lafayette
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Vida de Santa María Goretti
María nació el 16 de octubre de 1890, en una
provincia de Italia, tercera de siete hermanos. De
familia pobre, pero ricos en fe y virtudes cultivado
por la oración en común, rosario diario, Misa
dominical y la Sagrada Comunión. Al día
siguiente de su nacimiento fue bautizada y consagrada a la Virgen.
A los seis años recibió el Sacramento de la Confirmación.
Al morir su padre, su madre tiene que trabajar todo el día, y Maria
cuidaba de sus hermanos, y siempre buscaba tiempo para
arrodillarse y elevar a Dios sus plegarias,. Maria siempre llevaba
alrededor de su muñeca el Santo Rosario, y contemplaba el
Crucifijo, cual era su fuente de nutrición de Dios y horror al
pecado.
Durante las comidas, no se sentaba a la mesa hasta que no había
servido a todos, ella se servía las sobras. El hijo de una familia del
pueblo que tenia 16 años comenzó a hacerle proposiciones
deshonestas a la inocente Maria. Ella al darse cuenta, comenzó a
rechazar su adulación y amenazas. El joven amenazo a Maria con
matarla si le decía a su madre. Maria se refugio en la oración.
En la víspera de su muerte, María le pide a su madre llorando que
no la deje sola, pero no le da explicaciones. Esta lo considera un
capricho y no le da importancia.
El 5 de julio, el joven espero a que Maria estuviera sola para
Agredirla. Los reproches de Maria le dieron ira y él la
arrastro por el piso, la amordaza y esgrime un puñal. María
tiembla pero no sucumbe. Furioso, el joven intenta arrancarle la
ropa, pero María se deshace de la mordaza y grita: No hagas eso,
que es pecado... Irás al infierno. Él levanta el arma y dice: Si no te
dejas, te mato. Ante aquella resistencia, le atraviesa a cuchilladas.
La niña se pone a gritar: -¡Dios mío! y cae al suelo.
María recibió catorce heridas graves y quedó inconsciente. Al
recobrar el conocimiento, le dijo a su madre que el agresivo era el
joven Alessandro.
En el hospital, María no se lamenta, no dejaba de rezar y de
ofrecer sus sufrimientos a la Santísima Virgen.
El sacerdote que estaba a su lado, en el momento de darle la
Sagrada Comunión, le preguntó: -María, ¿perdonas de todo
corazón a tu asesino? Ella respondió: Sí, lo perdono por el amor
de Jesús, y quiero que él también venga conmigo al paraíso.
Quiero que esté a mi lado... Que Dios lo perdone, porque yo ya lo
he perdonado.
Maria recibió la Eucaristía, y dijo “Papa”. Murió el 6 de julio de
1902.