Saint John the Evangelist-Saint Rocco Roman Catholic Parish

Saint John the Evangelist-Saint Rocco Roman Catholic Parish

Saint John the Evangelist-Saint Rocco
Roman Catholic Parish
250 - 21st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
216 - 27th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Parish Office at 250—21st Street
Phone: 718-768-3751
Fax: 718-768-4689
Website: www.stjohnstrocco-brooklyn.org
Mon. 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-6:30pm
Tues. - Thurs. 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-7:30pm
Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
Sat. 9am-12pm
Rev. Kenneth J. Grande, Pastor
Saturday Vigil Mass:
Sunday Masses:
Mon.-Fri. Masses:
Friday Mass:
No matter who you are,
or where you are on
life’s journey,
you are welcome here.
No importa quién eres,
o donde está usted en
el viaje de la vida,
usted es bienvenido aquí.
Mass Intentions
Saturday
5:30pm
February 20
Eloisa Dominguez
Requested by Sossio Raucci & Family
Giuseppe Martucci
Sunday
8:45am
Requested by Wife
February 21
Victor Sciarrino
Confessions/Confesiónes:
Saturdays 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Sábado a las 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Baptisms/Bautismos
Please call the parish office
for more information.
Por favor, llame la oficina de la Parroquia
por más información
Requested by Family
10:00am
Victor Narvaez
De parte de Aida y Familia
11:45am
All Members of Our Parish Family
February 22
8:30am
All Members of Our Parish Family
Tuesday
February 23
8:30am
The Children of Our Parish Family
Wednesday February 24
8:30am
Anthony Caruso
Monday
Thursday
8:30am
Requested by James Yazzo
February 25
Patrick Kelly Newman
Requested by Newman Family
Jacinta Radam
Friday
8:30am
7:30pm
Saturday
5:30pm
Requested by Newman Family
February 26
Memorial Mass
Todos Los Miembros De La Parroquia
February 27
John Powers
Requested by Roy Neville
The Altar Wine and Hosts, Altar Candles and
the Sanctuary Lamp are offered this week in
Memory of Carol Fagan, requested by her family
and friends.
Memorial Mass for the Month of February:
Rose McDonald, Pasquale & Angelina Ferraro,
Happy Birthday Valeria Negrette, Good Health of
Joseph Sokoloski, Mary Dagnese
Please pray for the homebound, the elderly,
those who are alone, the sick and especially
for the sick of our parish: Liza & Lisette Ferreiro, Amanda Lara, Teresa Zapata, Emilio Alarcon, Ramon Gonzalez, Victoria Dubitsky, Alfredo
Rivas, Jack Reitz, Carla & Manuel Polanco
Memorial Candles: The memorial candles that burn for
one year were up on December 31st. If you would like to
reserve a candle for the year 2016, the donation is still the
same - $100.00 for the entire year. You can make these
arrangements at the rectory anytime during office hours.
First Holy Communion Mass
First Holy Communion Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at
9:30am in our parish church, Saint John
the Evangelist. Parents of children, in our
Religious Education program preparing to
receive their First Holy Communion this
year, must come to the parish office
(during office hours) by March 15th, to register their child or children for the First Holy Communion Ceremony. You must bring
a Certificate of Baptism for the child receiving First Holy Communion.
Confirmation Photos and Video
The young men and women of our parish
who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on October 25, 2015 can pick up in
the parish office (during office hours) their
photos and video of the celebration.
Religious Education Classes Registration:
Registration for our parish Religious Education
Faith Formation Classes is now taking place in
the parish office. Registration fee is $40.00 for
the first child and $30.00 for each additional child
of the same family. Please bring a copy of the
child’s Baptismal Certificate and a copy of the
Birth Certificate.
Registración para las clases de Educación
Religiosa: La inscripción para nuestras clases
de Educación Religiosa, para la Formación de
Fe, es4 teniendo lugar ahora en la oficina de
nuestra parroquia. El costo de inscripción para
un niño es de $ 40.00, y $30.00 por cada niño
adicional de la misma familia. Por favor traiga
una copia del Certificado de Bautismo del niño y
una copia del acta de nacimiento.
2016 Annual Catholic Appeal
The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) is an opportunity for each of us to unite in faith as a Catholic
community and to answer the needs of those
most vulnerable — the hungry, the homeless, the
unemployed, the distressed, the unchurched, our
children and our elderly through crucial and essential ministries and services. The Annual Catholic Appeal has been conducted as both a parish
and diocesan effort, which provides the financial
support to provide for the educational, human,
pastoral, and spiritual, needs of our brothers and
sisters in our diocese. The vision of the Annual
Catholic Appeal is to continue expanding Diocesan programs to support our parishes, Catholic
Charities, Faith Formation, Scholarship Assistance,
Migration Services, Vocations, and Chaplaincies.
Annual Catholic Appeal 2016 Prayer
Let us pray that stewardship may become a way
of life for us as we share the many gifts we have
received from the Lord. Reflecting on our lives,
and all that we have been given, we pray for the
courage to truly live our faith by sharing our time,
talent, and treasure in answer to the Lord’s call
to relieve the suffering of those in need in our
Church, our communities, and our world.
Teach us, O Lord, to
Share the Joy of the Gospel,
understanding always, that generosity
is shown in acts of friendship, respect, and
encouragement, and in every act of human
kindness toward our brothers and sisters in need.
Guide us to be generous in our thoughts and
actions and give us the grace to realize that in
each measure we give, we also receive. Amen.
The 2016 Mass Book is Opened: We ask that
you come to the rectory to reserve Masses for
the year 2016 on Tuesday through Thursday
only from 1:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. This will give
us a better opportunity to serve your needs.
Libro De Misa Del 2016: Ya está abierto el libro
de las Misas para el año 2016. Los que quieren
mandar celebrar una misa en el año 2016
pueden venir a la rectoria en las horas de oficina
para reservar fecha y pagarla.
La Campaña Católica Anual del 2016
La Campaña Católica Anual es una oportunidad
para que nos unamos en fe como una comunidad
parroquial y dar respuestas a las necesidades mas
vulnerable – al que pasa hambre, al que no tiene
techo, ni hogar, al desempleado, al afligido, al no
evangelizado, a nuestros niños y ancianos,
ayudándole a través de los ministerios y servicios
esenciales. La Campaña Católica Anual se ha llevado a cabo con un esfuerzo parroquial y diocesano,
la cual proporciona el apoyo financiero para las
necesidades educacionales, humanas, pastorales
y espirituales de nuestros hermanos y hermanas
en nuestra diócesis. La visión de La Campaña
Católica Anual es de continuar expandiendo los
programas para apoyar nuestras parroquias, Caridades Católica, Formación de la Fe, Asistencia de
Becas Escolares, Servicio de Migración,
Vocaciones, y Capellanías.
La Oración de la Campaña Católica Anual del 2016
Oremos para que la corresponsabilidad se convierta para nosotros en un estilo de vida, al compartir los muchos dones que hemos recibido del
Señor. Pensando en nuestras vidas y en todo lo
que hemos recibido, pedimos tener la valentía de
vivir verdaderamente nuestra fe compartiendo
nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro en respuesta del
llamado del Señor, de aliviar el sufrimiento de
aquellos necesitados en nuestra Iglesia, nuestra
comunidad y en nuestro mundo.
Enséñanos, O Señor, a
Compartir la Alegría del Evangelio,
Entendiendo siempre, que la generosidad se
muestra con obras de hermandad, respeto, apoyo y en cada obra de bondad hacia nuestros hermanos y hermanas necesitadas.
Guíanos a ser generosos con nuestros
pensamientos y acciones y danos la gracia de
reconocer que de tal medida
con que damos, también recibimos. Amén.
Velas Memorables: Las velas memorables las cuales
están encendidas por todo el año se terminará el 31
de Diciembre. Si ud. desea reservar alguna vela por el
año 2016, la donación es igual como el año pasado
$100.00 por el año entero. Ud. puede hacer estos arreglos en la oficina de la rectoria durante horas de
oficina.
Sharing the Gospel
One night when Jesus prayed, Jesus showed Peter, James and John what he would look like in
heaven. Jesus' face changed and his clothes glowed brightly. Jesus even talked to Moses and Elijah, who had gone to heaven many years earlier. Jesus was different. He was from God! Peter,
James, and John saw white rays of light glow all around Jesus. When you are baptized, God's light
of forgiveness glows from your soul. It erases all the sin. Every morning, God sends his grace to
help you start each day as a new person. God's grace helps you to stay away from evil. It's like a
lunch box God gives you every day of your life.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, Lord, help me forgive those who hurt me.
Something to Draw
Draw your lunch box from God and include the things you need.
Mission for the Week
Do not yell or scream when your parents say "No."
Second Sunday of Lent
El Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma
"Peter and his companions had been overcome by
sleep, but becoming fully awake, they saw his glory."
Today's Gospel records the event we call the Transfiguration of the Lord. In this miraculous moment,
Jesus' divine nature was revealed clearly to Peter,
James and John. Often, we think only in terms of
what happened to Jesus: "his face changed" and "his
clothing became dazzling white" and he began a supernatural conversation with two ancient prophets.
But that was only half of the story. The other part is
what happened to the men. They were able to witness this revelation of Jesus only because they were
"fully awake." Had they stayed sleeping, they would
have missed out. They would not have had this
astonishing insight into the glory of their friend and
Master. It's an obvious point but one that may need
more attention than we'd care to admit. Of course
we have to be "awake" in order to absorb the fullness of our faith. If we are not tuned in, not attentive, not exerting any effort, then we are certainly
going to miss out. But the fact is that we don't always realize we are falling asleep. Just as Peter,
James, and John were "overcome" with sleep, we
too can slip into this state without necessarily realizing it's happening. Spiritually speaking, we can become numb or lazy and slowly fade away from the
fervor of authentic faith. This is why the church, in
her wisdom, gives us the season of Lent. During
these weeks, we strive to purify ourselves by attacking the sins and selfishness that make us spiritual
sleepwalkers. This is the time to refocus, to clear
away the cobwebs and to become "fully awake." Ultimately, we pray that these efforts will allow us to
truly see "his glory" come Eastertide.
Como cada Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma, el
punto central de la celebración litúrgica es la Transfiguración del Señor, que prepara el camino, el paso,
hacia la Pascua. Jesús invita a Pedro, Santiago y Juan
y sube al monte a orar. Estando en oración Jesús se
transfigura. Para hacer oración, debemos de recogernos, de retirarnos; es un momento que pide recogimiento e intimidad. Jesús prepara a sus discípulos
para ello sin embargo ellos respondieron de acuerdo
a sus posibilidades de entendimiento y comprensión
de la gloria de Dios. Ellos reconocieron esa gloria de
Dios en Jesús hasta después de su resurrección. La
Iglesia nos invita en esta Cuaresma a practicar el
ejercicio ascético de la oración, es lo que se
recomendaba a todos los creyentes el pasado Miércoles de Ceniza. ¡Ayuno, oración y dar limosna!
¿Estoy preparado para mi encuentro con Dios por
medio de la oración? ¿Puedo decir como Pedro que
es bueno estar en la presencia de Dios? ¿Es bueno
esto para mí? ¿Qué transformación es necesaria para
mi crecimiento espiritual? Dios nos da la respuesta
inmediatamente. "Este es mi Hijo, mi escogido;
escúchenlo" (Lc 9, 35). El punto clave al que debemos estar atentos es la voz de Dios que sale desde la
nube y que manifiesta la identidad y reconocimiento
de Jesús como Hijo de Dios. Y el mandato de escucharlo. Para los discípulos nos dice el Evangelio que
guardaron silencio por aquellos días y no contaron
nada a nadie de lo que habían visto. Pero intuyen de
alguna manera que aquello es bueno. ¿Qué cosas
buenas encuentras en tu parroquia durante la Cuaresma que te ayudan a reconocer a Jesús como Hijo
de Dios? ¿Dónde está la presencia de Dios?
Please pray each day of this Holy Year
Pope Francis’ prayer for mercy.
Almighty God, you reveal your love for us in
your Son, Jesus Christ, who is the face of your
mercy. Pour out your mercy upon us that we
may bring to every person your goodness and
tenderness signs of your Kingdom, present
among us. May we become merciful like you,
Father, are merciful. Through our Lord Jesus
Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Por favor, oren cada día de este Año Santo
la oración por la misericordia de nuestra
Papa Fransico.
O Dios todopoderoso que revelas tu amor por
nosotros en tu Hijo Jesucristo, el rostro de tu
misericordia. Derrama tu misericordia sobre nosotros para que podamos Ilevar a cada persona
tu bondad y tu termurasignos de tu Reino
presente entre nosotros. Qué seamos misericordiosos como tú, Padre, eres misericordioso. Por
nuestro Señor Jesucristo, tu Hijo, quien vive y
reina contigo en la unidad del Espiritu Santo,
Dios único.os siglos de los siglos. Amén