saint john of god parish - Central Islip

saint john of god parish - Central Islip

SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH
84 Carleton Avenue * Central Islip, New York 11722
Phone: 234-6535 * Fax: 234-7474 * Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stjohnofgodparish.org
Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Humberto Contreras, Associate Pastor
Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate / Admin.
Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette
Sr. Claudia Allen, CSJ, Apostolado Hispano
Dcn. Frank Gariboldi
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Religious Education
Mrs. Patricia Walsh, Cemetery Secretary
Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator
Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Music Ministry
Parish Center: 234-6535
Religious Education: 234-4040
Outreach Office: 234-1884
Cemetery Office: 234-6535 x135
Parish Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9AM – 4:30 PM
Apostolado Hispano
234-6535 x 106
Equipo Pastoral Que Habla Español
Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor
Rev. Humberto Contreras,
Pastor Asociado
Hna. Claudia Allen, CSJ
Sra. Ana Sullivan,
Ministerio Social
Sunday: 9 AM – 2 PM
(Mass Cards)
Emergency Sick Calls Any Time
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5 PM Chapel
Sunday: 8 AM Church
9:30 AM Church
11:00 AM Chapel
Misas En Español
Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla
Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla
12:30 PM Capilla
Martes: 7:30 PM Capilla
Weekday Masses
Monday – Saturday:
9 AM Church
Sacramentos
Devotions
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Monday at 9 AM Mass
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM in the Church
or by appointment. Please call the Parish Center.
Baptism: 1st and 3rd Sunday at 2 PM. Parents must register
at the Parish Center at least 1 month before the baptism.
Marriage: Those wishing to be married must make arrangements
at least 6 months in advance. Call the Parish Center.
Our Lady of Providence Regional School
Pre-K (4 yrs.) through 8th Grade
234-1113 or 234-6324
www.olprov.org
Principal: Mrs. JoAnn DiNardo
September 19, 2010
Bautizos en Español:
2ndo y 4tro Domingo de cada mes, 2 PM Los padres de los niños
deben ir a la oficina antes de inscribirlos. Llame 234-6535 x 106
para una cita.
Confesiones: Los sábados a las 4:00 PM
Primera Comunión y Confirmación:
Niños de 6 hasta los 17años deben asistir a las clases de
Educación Religiosa de acuerdo a su edad. Llame: 234-4040
Sacramentos Para Los Adultos:
(18 años en adelante) Llame 234-6535 x 106 para más
información. Las clases para los adultos son los domingos a las
11 AM.
Matrimonio: Inscribirse 6 meses antes de la fecha de al boda.
Llame: 234- 6535 para hablar con un miembro del Equipo
Pastoral que habla español.
Nuestra Señora de la Providencia Escuela Católica
Pre-K (4 años) hasta 8vo grado
234-1113 o 234-6324
www.olprov.org
Principale: Mrs. JoAnn DiNardo
 Twenty-Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time
STEWARDSHIP 2010
Mass Intentions for the Week of Sept. 19th:
Monday
– 9:00AM
– 9:00AM
Wednesday – 9:00AM
Thursday – 9:00AM
Friday
– 9:00AM
Saturday – 9:00AM
– 5:00PM
Sunday
– 8:00AM
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–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Mary & Joseph McDonough
Rose & Mario DiClemente
Constance O’Neil Gorski
Michael & Susan Brennan
Philip J. Tracey
Holsten & Frances Caton
Patricia Gerry
Those Enrolled in the
Society of Prayer
– 9:30AM – Michael & Kevin Brennan
– 11:00AM – People of St. John of God
Tuesday
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday, September 20th –
Saint Andrew Kim Taetgon, priest & martyr
Saint Chong Hasang, martyr & their companions
Pro. 3127-34; Lk. 8:16-18
9:00AM – Daily Mass –
Tuesday, September 21st –
Saint Matthew, apostle & evangelist
Epa. 411-7,11-13; Mt. 9:9-13
9:00AM – Daily Mass
7:30PM – Misa en Español – (Capilla)
Wednesday, September 22nd –
Prv. 30:5-9; Lk. 9:1-6
9:00AM – Daily Mass –
Thursday, September 23rd –
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, priest
Eccl. 1:2-11; Lk. 9:7-9
9:00AM – Daily Mass
Friday, September 24th –
Eccl. 3:1-11; Lk. 9:18-22
9:00 AM – Daily Mass
Saturday, September 25th –
Eccl. 11:9—12:8; Lk. 9:43b-45
9:00AM – Daily Mass
5:00PM – Mass – English – (Chapel)
7:00PM – Misa en Español – (Capilla)
Sunday, September 26th –
Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Am. 6:1a,4-7; 1Tm. 6-11-16; Lk.16:19-31
8:00AM
9:30AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
12:30PM
– Mass – English
– Mass – English
– Misa en Español
– Mass – English
– Misa en Español
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–
–
–
–
(Church)
(Church)
(Capilla)
(Chapel)
(Capilla)
GENUINE RICHES
Cheating and sharp dealing in
our lives serve no good. Only
sorrow is to be found that way.
But there is a bargain we
regularly make before God to
“forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those
who trespass against us.” We can be astute in
order to find our salvation. We can gain trust
before God and our neighbors and find the
genuine riches of the “tents of eternity” and of
our grace-full share in divine life. We can reach
full knowledge of the truth, Christ Jesus, the
mediator between God and humankind.
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C.
Illustration © 2001 M. Erspamer, OSB.
Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2001, OCP.
All rights reserved.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LORD
2010
Sunday Collection
Catholic University
$ 7,453.00
$ 1,560.00
2009
Sunday Collection
Catholic University
$ 7,284.50
$ 1,421.00
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Mass Attendance
Week of September 11th – 12th
5:00PM (English) —
112
7:00PM (Spanish) — 171
8:00AM (English)—
98
9:30AM (English)—
90
9:30AM (Spanish) — 347
11:00AM (English) — 183
12:30PM (Spanish) — 354
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Restoring the Glory….
to welcome…to worship…
to grow…to serve…
GIFTS OF TREASURE SHARED
Pledge Report:
$ 1,285,995.25
Total Paid to Date: $ 1,131,871.50
Balance:
$ 154,123.75
Remember in your thoughts and
prayers, the Sick of the Parish...
Joseph Acciarito
Jacob Aceiedo
Felix Acevedo
Mary Alfieri
Frances Barnhurt
Helen Boeke
Maureen Bose
Steven Braille
William Campbell
Suzanne Celery
Gerri Eshun
Ron Gillette II
Virginia Gonzalez
Joan Growich
Carol Hemmerich
Elaine O’Mara Hulbert
Alice Hydell
Karen Kelly
George Kuehne
Alfred Lapadula
George Liebe
Eddie Linz
Peggy McNamee
Mike Meola, Sr.
Liz Mouzakes
Gladys Oakley
Rocco Palatucci
Margaret Petrie
Cole Pletman
Jean & Joe Pipitone
Carmen Ramos
Shirley Ramsey
Grabiel Riviera
George Santiago
John Santiago
Josephine Seymour
Marie Shay
Linda Smith
William Stottler
Stanley Tesoro
George Tintugo
Joseph Vereline,Jr.
Mary Weber
Barbara Warfield
Bread & Wine Memorial :
In Loving Memory Of:
Michael & Susan Brennan
Requested By:
Rose Brennan
Help Wanted:
The Office of Religious Education is
looking for help with our Monday
evening program from 7:00 – 8:15pm
preparing teens to receive the
sacraments of First Holy Eucharist and
Confirmation on Pentecost. Please
contact Maggie Martin – 234-4040 – if
you feel that you are being called to
this ministry. Our youth need YOU.
“Memories of Father Jim”
On December 18th,
Saturday, as a parish
community, we will
remember the anniversary of
Fr. Jim’s death. The Mass
will be celebrated at 5:00pm. Bishop William Murphy will be the principal celebrant
at this Mass. We will be combining the
5:00pm and 7:00pm Masses. At this Mass,
we will proclaim many of the beautiful
memories of Fr. Jim’s life.
Leading up to this date, I would like
people, now, to start writing down their
memories of Fr. Jim and hand them into
the parish office. In the bulletin each week
we will include a “Memories of Father Jim”
section.
By Father Chris
Submitted by: Odessa & Edward Mauro
My younger brother Ludwig had been battling cancer and doctors said there was nothing else they
could do. My brother chose to stay at home for the
remainder of the time.
On a hot July 12, 2005 afternoon, I called Fr. Jim to
request his presence at my brother’s home to administer him last rites. Father Jim explained to me he
was returning from the airport having dripped off
his parents. He asked if we would mind if he
showed up in shorts? Well. of course not, it was
July and very warm. Fr. Jim came over, he was
very gracious and met with the entire family for little counseling. Fr. Jim made mention of the fact
that my brother was only 50 year old and said he
was rather young. He then went into my brother’s
room to administer the last rites. My brother passed
away that evening. Father Jim honored us with his
presence at Ludwig’s wake and funeral Mass.
Three years later, he once again honored us with his
presence at my mother’s funeral Mass. Whenever
he would see us, he’d ask how we were and how
was everything. He knew our sadness because of
our loss.
He had mentioned my brother was too your to die,
and little did we know that at such a tender age of
46, we would also lose him to the same disease that
afflicted by little brother. Father Jim knows that we
loved him and we’ll continue to hold him in our
highest regards and always in our prayers.
Religious Education Office
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director
Telephone: 631-234-4040—Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Jo Ann DiNardo, Principal
OPEN REGISTRATION
There are still a few seats available at Our Lady of
Providence , your regional school. If you are
interested, please call us for a visit and check out
our website, www.olprov.org for more information
BACK TO SCHOOL
Students and teachers were very happy to return
to Our Lady of Providence this year. We are
thrilled to welcome many new students and
families into our school community. Fr. Chris
Nowak celebrated Mass for the students to ask
God’s blessings on the coming year.
PARENT - TEACHERS NIGHTS
Gr. K-3 Wednesday, Sept. 15th 7PM
Gr. 5-8 Wednesday, Sept. 22nd 7PM
Both meetings are in St. John of God Chapel.
TOMORROW’S HOPE FOUNDATION
The THF is sponsoring a LAPS FOR LEARNING
event at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford on Saturday,
Oct 2nd. This is a fun day filled with different
walking and biking competitions. Signing up some
sponsors challenges the participants to meet their
personal goals. Children and adults have a great
time and all money is targeted to help students
attending Catholic schools. Registration costs $10
and includes lunch. If you are interested in
attending, please call 516-745-6644 ext 132.
TECHNOLOGY DAY
Our 8th graders are attending a Technology Day at
Adventureland in Farmingdale this month. While
enjoying the rides, students will be studying the
physics, motion and speed of the individual rides.
What a great way to make learning real to our
students!
GIFT OF SMARTBOARDS
We would like to thank Mr. Gerard Tilton for his
donation of two Smartboards with money raised
from his annual golf tournament in honor of
Fireman Kevin Bracken who gave his life on
9/11. We thank Mr. Tilton and his organization
for their very generous gift.
The Office of Religious Education has very
limited space for the 2010/2011 year. Please
contact us at 234-4040 before coming into
the office, to insure that we can place your
child in a class. We will be accepting
children on a waiting list if space is not
available.
Classes are beginning for all
children registered in Religious
Education in the next few weeks.
Please check your child’s start
date and plan to arrive early on your child’s
first day of classes to receive class admission
slip.
Schedule of Classes for Week of Sept. 19:
Mon., Sept. 20: Level 9 begins
7:00–8:15pm Chapel
Wed., Sept. 22: Level 1 ONLY begins
4:45-6:00pm Chapel
Parent & Child
Sat., Sept. 25: Level 1 Regular Session
Levels 2-7 & Miss Sandy’s
First class session Chapel 8:30-9:45am or
10:30- 11:45am
Office hours for the week of Sept. 19:
Monday, Sept. 20:
9:00am – 6:00pm
Tuesday, Sept. 21
11:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday, Sept. 22: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday, Sept. 23:
9:00am – 3:00pm
Friday, Sept. 24:
CLOSED
Saturday, Sept. 25:
CLOSED
Sunday, Sept. 26:
CLOSED
Upcoming Events: Weekend of Sept.25/26:
Catechetical Sunday
All catechists are invited to come forward at
Mass on this weekend to receive a special
blessing from Fr. Chris or Fr. Humberto as
we begin another year of Religious
Education. Thank you for your continued
generosity in sharing your faith with the
youth of St. John of God Parish.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In today’s Gospel, we see that
prudent decisiveness means that we
recognize that all choices in daily
living are really choices for eternal
life. Admission into heaven is something money
cannot buy. The only currency that has any
value to secure our entrance is that of love.
What Jesus is trying to tell us is that
money is a good servant but a bad master.
When it is employed as a servant, it can bring joy
and comfort to millions and especially to those
who have little or none of it But let it become our
master, it can be a tyrant. It can harden our
hearts and blind our vision of the realities of our
existence. Millions of dollars passed through the
hands of St. Vincent and he always used it for
the benefit of the poor. As you continue to
support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, know
that you are a sign of God’s love to those who
are suffering.
Have you considered answering the call to
help serve the poor by joining the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul? Our next meeting is Tuesday,
September 21st at 12:30PM in the Conference
Room of the Parish Center. Join us and see how
God can work through you
BAKE SALE
September 25th & 26th
Autumn is coming—
and the FANS of
St. John of God will
hold their Autumn Bake Sale after
all the Masses on the weekend of
September 25th & 26th. Donations
of Cakes, breads, cookies and other
delicious offerings from the many
talented bakers of the parish will be
graciously accepted for this annual
fund raiser. Your generosity is
greatly appreciated as all proceeds
go directly to our parish.
PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE
Telephone: 234-1884
Ana Sullivan, Coordinator
Thank You
to all the parishioners that support our
efforts to help our community. It is with
your support that we are able to help many
families in need.
ANNOUNCEMENT
OPEN SUNDAYS!
Our Thrift Store is open:
Monday through Thursday from
10:00AM to 2:00PM
Monday through Thursday Evening from
6:00PM to 7:15PM
Beginning on September 12th, the Thrift
Store will be open on Sundays from:
10:00AM to 2:PM.
THRIFT STORE
BAG SALE — $3.00*
Monday through Thursday: 10 AM to 2 PM
and Monday and Thursday Evening.
*Summer Clothes Only!
Our Food Pantry is very low
or out of the following items:
Tuna
Canned Meat
Tomato Sauce
Canned Vegetables
Evaporated milk
Cereals
Peanut Butter & Jelly Baby Food
Thank you for your continued generosity in
keeping our shelves from going bare.
CAMPBELL LABELS &
BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION
Thanks for your generosity in collecting
labels and boxtops for our school. Last year
we received over $500! Please continue to
save them for us. In the next few weeks, we
will have large plastic containers to collect
them. We appreciate all that you do for us!
Saint John of God
Bereavement Group
Lost a Loved One and
Looking for Some Inner Peace?
Come Join Our
Bereavement Group!
Fall Bereavement Group starts on
Saturday, Sept. 11th at 3:00PM
in the Conference Room
of the Parish Center.
Please join us.
We will meet on Saturday
afternoons for 8 free weekly sessions
from 3:00PM to 4:00PM.
Registration and interviews
will begin on August 21st.
For more information, contact
Marie at 631-234-1862
Holy Name Society Bus Trip
“Steamtown National
Historic Site”
October 9th (Saturday)
The Holy Name Society is sponsoring a bus trip
to Steamtown National
Historic
Site”
in
Scranton, Pa. The site is
a 40 acre site of the
Delaware Lackawanna
and Western Railroad. It includes a Visitor’s
Center, theater, history and technology
Museums and one of the largest collections of
period locomotives and rolling stock. The cost
person is $49.00 and includes a 30 minute train
ride through the Pennsylvania countryside drawn
by a steam engine. For shopping, the “Mall at
Steamtown” is adjacent to Steamtown.
The Society asks that parishioners make
their reservations early because the trip will be
open to other parishes. Please mail or drop off
reservation form available in the Parish Office as
soon as possible. For information, please call
Richard at 761-6015.
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM
Test Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010—8:30AM
Make-Up Date: November 6, 2010—8:30AM
Non-Refundable Application Fee: $35.00
Additional $15.00 Walk-in-Fee
Please submit registration by: October 6, 2010
Applications available in the Parish Office
RCIA– Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults
Need a Sacrament or Two?
We Can Help!
CLASSES BEGIN OCTOBER 6TH
* Never Baptized but thinking about it
* Baptized in another Christian Faith but
thinking of joining us
* Baptized Catholic but missing
Communion or Confirmation
WE CAN HELP!
Our RCIA Program will be
starting up again soon. If you or
someone you know is 18 years or
older and needs any of the
Sacraments of Initiation, please
call Father Chris or Deacon Ron.
Mark Your Calendar
September 21st – Society of St.
Vincent de Paul – 12:30PM -- Monthly

meeting in the Conference Room of the Parish
Center. All are welcome!!!
September 22nd – Family Mass
Committee Meeting—7:30PM
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
October 6th – RCIA Classes begin.
October 7th – 7:30 to 9:00PM –
Process of Bereavement (for Father
Jim) led by the Cenacle Sisters –

October 9th – Bus Trip to Steamtown
National Historic Site, Scranton, Pa.

For reservations or information, call: Richard
Watkins at 761-6015
October 15th – Night at the Races—
6:PM Food—7:00PM Post Time

Proceeds divided between Knight of Columbus
and St. John of God Parish
October 17th – Brunch at
“CARRABBA’S” — 12:30PM to 3PM

Right after 11AM Mass. Cost: $25.00 per
person. Sponsored by the ministry to Catholics of
African Ancestry. Proceeds go to The Veronican’s
Orphanage in Africa. Come join us!
October 21st – Evening of Prayer Led
by Msgr. James McNamara This is for
all individuals mourning the death of Fr. Jim.
Time to be announced.
October 30th – High School Entrance
Examination Please submit registration by
October 6th. Registration Forms available in
School Office or Religious Education Office.
Booklet also contains information on Catholic High
Schools in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
December 9th – 7:30 to 9:00PM –
Evening of Advent Renewal led by the

Cenacle Sisters –
December 18th – Anniversary Mass
in Remembrance of Father Jim’s death.

Bishop William Murphy will be the principal
celebrant. Please send in your “Memories of Father
Jim” to share with the parish.
CHOIR SCHEDULES:
Adult Choir Rehearsal Schedule:
September 22nd-- 8:00PM in the Chapel
September 29th -- 7:30PM in the Chapel
October 8th
-- 7:30PM in the Chapel
October 13th
-- 7:30PM in the Chapel
October 20th
-- 7:30PM in the Chapel
October 27th
-- NO REHEARSAL
November 3rd -- 7:30PM in the Chapel
November 10th -- 7:30PM in the Chapel
November 17th -- 7:30PM in the Chapel
November 24th -- NO REHEARSAL
Children’s Choir Schedule:
September 23rd -- 7:00PM in the Chapel
September 30th -- 7:00PM in the Chapel
October 7th
-- NO REHEARSAL
October 14th
-- 7:00PM in the Chapel
October 21st
-- 7:00PM in the Chapel
October 28th
-- NO REHEARSAL
November 4th -- 7:00PM in the Chapel
November 11th -- 7:00PM in the Chapel
November 18th -- 7:00PM in the Chapel
November 25th -- NO REHEARSAL
Mark your Calendar:
Monsignor James McNamara will offer
an evening of prayer open to all
individuals
morning the death of Fr. Jim. It will be
on: Thursday, October 21 in the evening.
Time to be announced.
Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors
We need more parishioners
to serve in these ministries.
Our Lord is calling you to
help serve at his Mass.
Speak to Fr. Chris or Deacon Ron.
Family Mass Committee Meeting:
FAMILY MASS
The Committee will meet on
Wednesday, September 22 at
7:30pm in the Parish Center to
plan the liturgy for October 3.
St. John of God Hockey
begins on September 24
with a ribbon cutting
ceremony at 6pm. Come
down and see the new
Hockey Rink.
Parking, Parking,
Parking!!!
Beginning the weekend of September 25/26
St. John of God Parishioners will be able to
park inside the gate by the school and the
Hockey Rink to attend Mass. Lines will be
painted to delineate parking spaces. Please
know that Hockey games will not begin until
11:00am on Sunday.
EXTEND YOUR
SUNDAY WORSHIP!
Stand Up for Life
Sunday, October 3, 2010
2:00-3:30pm (Rain or Shine)
Route 110 and Route 25
Huntington
&
County Road 111 at Exit 70S
of the Long Island Expressway
Manorville
Signs will be distributed at both sides.
You will be joining over 1000 Long
Islanders and participating in one
of 1400 similar events in the U.S.
and Canada.
October is Respect Life Month
For information, call:
Ann at 631-754-9141 or Bob at 631-732-0426
Sponsor: Long Island Coalition for Life
631-243-1435
Rev. Rogan / Fr. John P. Halpin
Rev Knights of Columbus Council #1816
62 Carleton Av, Central Islip
Hall Rentals For All Occasions
Call us at: 348-3507
Rev. Rogan / Fr. John P. Halpin
Rev Knights of Columbus Council #1816
62 Carleton Av, Central Islip
Telephone: 631-348-3507
Meetings:
2nd & 4th Tuesday
of each month
At 7:00PM
New Always Members Welcome
RESTAURANDO LA GLORIA
Para Acoger….Para Alabar
Para Crecer….Para Servir
Cantidad total de los compromisos
$ 1,285,995.25
Cantidad Total de los pagos
$ 1,131,871.50
RETIRO DE REMA
SIRVE AL UNO Y ÚNICO DIOS
Las lecturas de este domingo nos recuerdan que
somos responsables de servir al único Dios. La primera
carta a Timoteo declara: “…porque no hay sino un solo
Dios y un solo mediador… Cristo Jesús” (1 Timoteo 2:5).
La parábola del Evangelio sobre un hombre rico y su administrador conecta nuestra creencia en un solo Dios con
nuestra vida señalando que “no hay criado que pueda servir a dos amos” (Lucas 16:13a).
Servir al único Dios como a nuestro amo requiere
que trabajemos en la obra de Dios. La obra de Dios es
“[levantar] del polvo al desvalido, alzar de la basura al
pobre, para sentarlo con los príncipes” (Salmo 113:7-8).
A diferencia de los avariciosos que describe Amós en la
primera lectura y que se obsesionan por servir sus propios
intereses, nosotros hemos de usar las riquezas de este
mundo para asistir a los pobres, sirviendo así a uno y
único Dios.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
Prov 3:27-34; Lc 8:16-18
Ef 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13
Prov 30:5-9; Lc 9:1-6
Ecl 1:2-11; Lc 9:7-9
Ecl 3:1-11; Lc 9:18-22
Ecl 11:9 — 12:8; Lc 9:43b-45
Am 6:1a, 4-7; Sal 146 (145); 1 Tim
6:11-16; Lc 16:19-31
BIBLIAS DE VENTA
La Biblia Latinoamerica, LETRA GRANDE
Precio $25. Tenemos en la Iglesia.
Rema, el grupo de Renovación Matrimonial
los invita al retiro de parejas a realizarse los
días 1,2,&3 de Octubre en la escuela San
Juan Bautista en West Islip. Este retiro está
dirigido a todas las parejas que deseen profundizar y mejorar su vivencia conyugal y
con Dios. Los interesados deben registrarse
a través de la Oficina del Ministerio Hispano a 516-678–5800, ext 560 0 618. Gra-
EXCURSION AL PUEBLO DE VAPOR\
Si le gustan los trenes, esta excursión es para
usted! Un grupo de nuestra parroquia va a
salir a Pensylvania para ver el tipo de transporte que fue accessible hace 150 años..
Puede asistir al teatro, ver el museo, y hacer
una visita al “mall” del pueblo de vapor. Los
niños pueden asistir. La donación es $49.00
cada uno. Vamos a salir de San Juan de Dios
a las 7:00AM y regresamos a las 9:00PM.
CURSILLOS de CRISTIANDAD
El Cursillo para los hombres tendrá lugar
los días 14,15,16,17 de octubre de 2010
El Cursillo para las Damas tendrá lugar
los días 18, 19, 20, 21 de noviembre.
Para mas información llame a Digna Sandí
a 631) 664-3765 o a Dolores Marte a(631)
342-9185
From Fr. Chris N.:
All three readings for this weekend deal with the subject of faithful stewardship challenging us to use
our blessings to build up his kingdom in our lives.
Condemning the crooked business practices of the eighth century (BC) Jewish merchants of Judea, the
prophet Amos, in the first reading, reminds the Israelites to be faithful to their Covenant with Yahweh by
practicing justice and mercy as God’s faithful stewards. He warns us against making money by any means as
the goal of our life. In the second reading, Paul’s letter to Timothy, he instructs the first century JudeoChristians to become true stewards of the gospel of Jesus, the only mediator, by preaching the “good news”
to the pagans and including them in intercessory prayers.
The Gospel story about the crooked but resourceful manager challenges us to use our blessings -time, talents, health and wealth -- wisely and shrewdly so that they will count for our good in eternity. We
are on the right road only if we use our earthly wealth to attain our heavenly goal.
We need to be faithful in the little things of life: As Saint John Chrysostom said, "Faithfulness in
little things is a big thing." Hence, let us not ignore doing little things like dropping someone an
encouraging note or extending people a simple, "Thank you” and taking time out of our workday to
help others in small things. As Blessed Mother Teresa used to recommend, “Do little things with great
love.”
We need to be prepared to give an account of our life. We are all stewards of what God has entrusted
to us. Hence some day we will have to give Him an account of our stewardship. We prepare ourselves for all
kinds of things, most of which never happen. But do we care enough for our souls to insure ourselves
against the one thing that most certainly will happen? We must meet God, and give an account of our lives.
Then the only thing that will count in our favor is the testimony of those who will say, "Lord, when I was
really in need he gave to me, at cost to himself. He helped me."
God’s Blessings Always, Fr. Chris N.
De Padre Chris N.
Todas las tres lecturas para ese fin de semana tratan del asunto de administración fiel Desafiándonos
usar nuestras bendiciones para edificar su reino en nuestras vidas.
Condenando las prácticas torcidas en los negocios del siglo ocho antes de Cristo que existe en Judá, el
profeta Amós recuerda a los Israelitas ser fiel a su Alianza con Yavé por practicando justicia y misericordia
como los administradores fieles de Dios. Nos advierte contra ganando dinero por cualquier medios como la
meta de nuestra vida. En la segunda lectura, la carta de San Pablo al Timoteo, les instruya a los cristianosjudíos hacerse administradores verdaderos del evangelio de Jesús, el único mediador, por predicar la “Buena
Noticia” a los paganos e incluyéndolos en las oraciones intercesoras
El cuento del Evangelio sobre el administrador torcido pero con habilidad nos desafía usar la
bendiciones—tiempo, talento, salud, y tesoro—sabiamente y astutamente para que cuente para nuestro bien
en la eternidad. Estamos en el camino correcto solamente si usamos nuestras riquezas terrenales para
alcanzar nuestra meta celestial.
Necesitamos ser fiel en las cosas pequeñas de la vida. Como San Juan Crisóstomo dijo: “Ser fiel en las
cosas pequeñas es una cosa grande.” Así pues, no nos deja ignorar las cosas pequeñas como escribiendo una
carta que anima o extiendo una gracias a alguien y tomando tiempo de nuestro día de trabajo a ayudar a los
otros en pequeñas cosas. Como La Bendita madre Teresa recomendaba,” Haga las cosas pequeñas con gran
amor.”
Necesitamos que nos preparemos para dar un cuento de nuestra vida. Somos todos los
administradores de lo que Dios nos ha confía. Por eso un día tendremos que darle cuentas de nuestra
administración. Nos preparamos para todas clases de cosas, la mayoría de los cuales nunca suceden. Pero,
cuidamos bastante para nuestros almas para asegurarnos contra la única cosa que tenemos la certeza de que
sucederá? Tenemos que encontrarnos con Dios, y dar un cuento de nuestras vidas. Entonces, la única cosa
que contará en nuestro favor es el testimonio de los que dirán, “Señor, cuando tuve necesidad él me dio
aunque le costó mucho. El me ayudó.”
Bendiciones de Dios Siempre, P. Chris N.