If You are on Vacation
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If You are on Vacation
OUR HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH HUNGER AND THIRST NEVER TAKE A VACATION . . . If You are on Vacation Please Volunteer at Human Services! 19 July 2015 OUR HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WHERE COMING HOME IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT! A PERPETUAL ADORATION PARISH 37 SOUTH OCEAN AVENUE FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520 TELEPHONE: (516) 378-0665 FAX: (516) 546-1416 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: OHRFREEPORT.ORG PASTOR Rev. Douglas R. Arcoleo ASSOCIATE PASTORS Rev. Jose P. Quilcate Rev. Alessandro da Luz DEACONS Mr. Cristobal Sanchez, Pastoral Associate Mr. Bruce Burnham Mr. Francisco Cales HUMAN SERVICES Sister Dorothy Lynch, C.I.J. Mr. Martinez, Director (516) 868-8289 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Stuhlinger, Director Mr. Cacao, Associate Director (516) 546-1057 Fax: (516) 546-0526 MUSIC MINISTRY Mr. Crouse, Director Miss Lee Mrs. Mulé THRIFT SHOP Mrs. Jewels, Manager (516) 623-3247 BUSINESS OFFICE Mrs. Flaherty Pastoral Business Associate RIGHT OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Mr. Cacao, Coordinator (516) 546-1057 SACRAMENTAL LIFE MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Spanish Sunday 7:00 A.M., 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Spanish Weekday Monday – Friday: 7:30 A.M. & 12:10 P.M. Wednesday: 7:00 P.M. Spanish First Friday: 7:00 P.M. Spanish Saturday: 9:00 A.M. BAPTISM Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 3:00 P.M. CONFESSION/PENANCE/RECONCILIATION Saturday: 1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. Wednesday: 6:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. or by appointment. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Offered after the 5:00 P.M. Vigil Mass every last Saturday of the Month or by appointment. MATRIMONY Marriages MUST be arranged at least six months in advance. Please call one of our Priests at the Rectory to make an appointment. DEVOTIONS Divine Mercy Chaplet Every Friday after the 12:10 P.M. Mass Miraculous Medal Novena Every Saturday after the 9:00 A.M. Mass SOCIETIES RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday – Saturday Legion of Mary Every Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. Nocturnal Adoration Society First Friday from 8:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 19 July 2015 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. (516) 378-0665 FAITH AND THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS OFFERINGS FOR THE WEEK OF 19 JULY MASSES A WORD ABOUT OFFERINGS Monday, 20 July, Saint Apollinaris 7:30 am † Kenric Espinet, Sr. (10th Anniversary) 12:10 pm † Rose Buck Tuesday, 21 July, Saint Lawrence of Brindisi 7:30 am † Douglas R. Fonden 12:10 pm Intentions of Bob Giannuzzi Wednesday, 22 July, Saint Mary Magdalene 7:30 am Intentions of Father Douglas R. Arcoleo 12:10 pm † Decd. Mbrs. of the Selesky & Ferraro Families 7:00 pm Intentions of Father Alessandro da Luz Thursday, 23 July, Saint Bridget 7:30 am Intentions of Colleen Flaherty 12:10 pm † Albino Hroncich Friday, 24 July, Saint Sharbel Makhlūf 7:30 am † Kayla Donnelly-Smith 12:10 pm † Josephine Kluck Saturday, 25 July, Saint James 9:00 am † Domenico & Giacoma Marasa 5:00 pm † Msgr. Francis Midura 7:00 pm † Edward Duran Sunday, 26 July, Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time 7:00 am Intentions of Pope Francis 8:00 am † Raymond Washecka 9:30 am Intentions of Dianne Ryan In Thanksgiving to Saint Anthony David Reilly (Anniversary Memorial) † Cynthia Jacoby 10:00 am † Francisco de Domenico 11:30 am † Magnolia Acosta, † Luciano A. Baez † Edna C. Collins, † Florence Iannacone † Ernest Stoessel, † Margaret A. Thompson 1:00 pm Parishioners of Our Holy Redeemer/Freeport During the Centenary Year (2011-2012) celebration of our absolutely beautiful church, our Parish family came home for Mass and we remembered one another with the flowers that adorn the Altar, with the candles that light up the Sanctuary, with the bread and wine that is offered, and of course in the way par excellence, we remembered one another in the Priest’s Mass Intention that is lifted up with the help of all of our other remembrances! Thank you for coming home and remembering one another! Thank you for coming home and remembering Him Who said: “Do this in Memory of Me!” Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church recognizes located at 187A West Merrick Road, as our Sunday Bulletin Advertiser of the Month “Your support Raimo’s, feeds people with more than just great food. It feeds people with great Faith!” BREAD & WINE SANCTUARY CANDLES Adam Boitel Linda & Larry Longua & Family Raimo’s Pizzeria ALTAR FLOWERS Father James Hansen Please remember the following individual(s) at the Altar of Our Holy Redeemer: NAME: ___________________________________________________________________ Living Deceased OFFERING: Bread & Wine ($20.00) Sanctuary Candles ($33.00) Altar Flowers ($40.00) WEEK OF DATE: __________________________________________________________________________________________ AMOUNT SUBMITTED: ____________________________________ Cash Check #: ________________ OFFERED BY: (NAME):____________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE #: _________________________________________________ A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR 19 JULY 2015 KEEPING PEOPLE HEALTHY AT OUR HOLY REDEEMER PARISH OUTREACH/HUMAN SERVICES Our Holy Redeemer’s second annual Healthy Sunday’s presentation took place on Sunday, 12 July 2015 and brought the Good News of dedicated service to hundreds of participants. Please join me in giving thanks to God for the many dedicated people who helped to make the day such a beautiful expression of God’s concern for the human condition. In particular, please remember Our Holy Redeemer Parish Outreach/Human Services Director Mr. Alfonso Martinez and Sister Dorothy Lynch, C.I.J.! Their love for God and His Church in all of her members is expressed daily in their service that helps to keep people healthy not only on Sunday, but every day of the year. Please Maintain Good Health by Coming Home to Volunteer (516) 868 - 8289 FATHER ALESSANDRO CAME HOME ON 24 JUNE 2015 TO: 37 South Ocean Avenue AND ON 26 JULY 2015 HE IS COMING HOME TO: 175 Woodcleft Avenue Please Join Us in Welcoming Him Home for the HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS 10:00 A.M. NOW A WORD FROM OUR POPE (ABOUT THE FAMILY) POPE FRANCIS GENERAL AUDIENCE Saint Peter’s Square Wednesday, 11 March 2015 The Family - 7. The Grandparents Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! In today’s catechesis we continue our reflection on grandparents, considering the value and importance of their role in the family. I do so by placing myself in their shoes, because I too belong to this age group. When I was in the Philippines, the Filipino people greeted me saying “Lolo Kiko” — meaning Grandpa Francis — “Lolo Kiko”, they said! The first important thing to stress: it is true that society tends to discard us, but the Lord definitely does not! The Lord never discards us. He calls us to follow Him in every age of life, and old age has a grace and a mission too, a true vocation from the Lord. Old age is a vocation. It is not yet time to “pull in the oars”. This period of life is different from those before, there is no doubt; we even have to somewhat “invent it ourselves”, because our societies are not ready, spiritually and morally, to appreciate the true value of this stage of life. Indeed, it once was not so normal to have time available; it is much more so today. Christian spirituality has also been caught somewhat by surprise, with regard to outlining a kind of spirituality of the elderly. But thanks be to God there is no shortage of the testimony of elderly saints, both men and women! I was really moved by the “Day dedicated to the elderly” that we had here in St Peter’s Square last year, the Square was full. I listened to the stories of elderly people who devote themselves to others, and to stories of married couples, who said: “We are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary, we are celebrating our 60th wedding anniversary”. It is important to present this to young people who tire so easily; the testimony of the elderly in fidelity is important. There were so many in this Square that day. It is a reflection to continue, in both the ecclesial and civil spheres. The Gospel comes to meet us with a really moving and encouraging image. It is the image of Simeon and Anna, whom are spoken of in the Gospel of Jesus’ childhood, composed by St Luke. There were certainly elderly, the “old man”, Simeon, and the “prophetess”, Anna, who was 84 years old. This woman did not hide her age. The Gospel says that they awaited the coming of God every day, with great trust, for many years. They truly wanted to see Him that day, to grasp the signs, to understand the origin. By then, they were also perhaps more resigned to die first: that long wait, however, continued to occupy their whole life, having no commitments more important than this: to await the Lord and pray. So, when Mary and Joseph went to the temple to fulfil the provisions of the Law, Simeon and Anna moved quickly, inspired by the Holy Spirit (cf. Lk 2:27). The burden of age and waiting disappeared in an instant. They recognized the Child, and discovered new strength, for a new task: to give thanks for and bear witness to this Sign from God. Simeon improvised a beautiful hymn of jubilation (cf. Lk 2:29-32) — in that moment he was a poet — and Anna became the first woman to preach of Jesus: she “spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem” (Lk 2:38). Dear grandparents, dear elderly, let us follow in the footsteps of these extraordinary elders! Let us too become like poets of prayer: let us develop a taste for finding our own words, let us once again grasp those which teach us the Word of God. The prayer of grandparents and of the elderly is a great gift for the Church! The prayer of grandparents and of the elderly is a great gift for the Church, it is a treasure! A great injection of wisdom for the whole of human society: above all for one which is too busy, too taken, too distracted. Someone should also sing, for them too, sing of the signs of God, proclaim the signs of God, pray for them! Let us look to Benedict XVI, who chose to spend the final span of his life in prayer and listening to God! This is beautiful! A great believer of the last century, of the Orthodox tradition, Olivier Clément, said: “A civilization which has no place for prayer is a civilization in which old age has lost all meaning. And this is terrifying. For, above all, we need old people who pray; prayer is the purpose of old age”. We need old people who pray because this is the very purpose of old age. The prayer of the elderly is a beautiful thing. We are able to thank the Lord for the benefits received, and fill the emptiness of ingratitude that surrounds us. We are able to intercede for the expectations of younger generations and give dignity to the memory and sacrifices of past generations. We are able to remind ambitious young people that a life without love is a barren life. We are able say to young people who are afraid that anxiety about the future can be overcome. We are able to teach the young who are overly self-absorbed that there is more joy in giving than in receiving. Grandfathers and grandmothers form the enduring “chorus” of a great spiritual sanctuary, where prayers of supplication and songs of praise sustain the community which toils and struggles in the field of life. Last, Prayer unceasingly purifies the heart. Praise and supplication to God prevents the heart from becoming hardened by resentment and selfishness. How awful is the cynicism of an elderly person who has lost the meaning of his testimony, who scorns the young and does not communicate the wisdom of life! How beautiful, however, is the encouragement an elderly person manages to pass on to a young person who is seeking the meaning of faith and of life! It is truly the mission of grandparents, the vocation of the elderly. The words of grandparents have special value for the young. And the young know it. I still carry with me, always, in my breviary, the words my grandmother consigned to me in writing on the day of my priestly ordination. I read them often and they do me good. How I would like a Church that challenges the throw-away culture with the overflowing joy of a new embrace between young and old! This is what I ask of the Lord today, this embrace! OUR TOP THREE 2014-2015 RAFFLE! RAFFLE! RAFFLE! WINNERS ARE: $2014.00 – CONNIE TUOHY $1911.00 + $50 DURYEA GIFT CARD – MR. & MRS. JOSEPH GILLESPIE 6 TIME WINNER – MRS. MARGARET GRUPSKI CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GIFT CARD WINNERS! Joan Best Elizabeth Daly* J. Falco Diana Gibson* Paul & Mary Helm Patricia Lee* Tina Scalamandre* Ted & Marie Sheridan Linda Siani* Bob Suchan* C. Swanson* Shelia Walsh* * = Monetary Winner Also CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MONETARY WINNERS! Louis Acerrio Mary K. Acerrio Corrine Addiss The Addiss Family (2) Mr. & Mrs. R. Amador (4) M & C Amatulli The Anglim Family (3) Mr. & Mrs. John Anzovino Father Douglas R. Arcoleo (2) Thomas Barton (2) Tom Basalone Vida Bastien Erika Baumgartner Carl J. 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Levanti J. Licari Agnes Lovelidge Patricia Luna Marge Lyland Sister Dorothy Lynch Matthew Lynch Bill Maguire Angela Maniaci Lorraine Marchese E. Mariscono Lorraine M. Martin Terry Martinez John Mascara Barbara & Joe Massaro M. Mauersberger Rosemary Mazza (2) Mrs. Claire Mc Bride (2) Philip J. McSweeney (2) Bill Meyer (2) Mary Miller Sally Montano (2) Sandra Morales Jo Ann Mossy Henry Motz Debra Mulé (5) George Mulholland John Muscara Mr. Albert W. Nicolino Mr. & Mrs. Albert Nicolino Steven Nicolino (2) Kevin J. Noll Virginia Notarstefano (2) Brenda Nuñez Marge Nyland (2) Mr. & Mrs. M. O’Connor OHR Respect Life Family Joseph & Marion Oliver (3) Mary A. O’Neill Our Holy Redeemer (2) Pat Petito Anthony Pirro D. Poster (3) Kathleen B. Prag Father Jose Quilcate Paul Quiroz Carol Ann Ramsook Elizabeth Raynor Kris Raynor Helen Razzano Franciney Recca Jamie Reddington (2) Rosine Renken Karen Rice L. & L. Richards (2) Alan Richartz Catherine Richartz (3) C. 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Victory (2) John Visicelli Mrs. Rita Waldhof Mr. & Mrs. Frank Waldron Gloria Walker Chris & Michael Walsh Michael Walsh (2) Sheila Walsh Barbara Warren (2) Patricia Warren Emma & Alex Wehrum Sawyer Wehrum Elizabeth Weick Edward Whittaker Bill Willett The Wimbiscus Family Ronald Winge Basilio Ynoa (2) Frank Young Alba Zambrano Father Nick Zientarski You too can be a WINNER in our 2015-2016 Raffle! Raffle! Raffle! Each $50.00 Raffle Ticket purchase provides you with a chance to win: $25 Daily, $100 Monthly, $250 Quarterly $1,911 + $50 Duryea Gift Card (6 December 2015) $2015 (11 June 2016) A Special Monthly Gift Certificate to a Local Business PLUS Our $25,000.00 Grand Prize on 25 June 2016 Please call the Rectory at (516) 378-0665 for more information. OUR HOLY REDEEMER IS PROUD TO PRESENT: “AN INCREASE IN VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD FATHER JAMES HANSEN FATHER JACOB ONYUMBE FATHER VIAN NTEGEREJ’LMANA FATHER ALESSANDRO DA LUZ WITH HELP FROM THE CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL!” Your pledge today will increase our Priests tomorrow! PIC JIHA LIM THEOLOGY IV STEVE MADDALONI THEOLOGY IV DANIEL RIVERA THEOLOGY IV Photos courtesy of Gregory A. Shemitz and the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Please consider what you can do to make a difference! 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Box 4000, Rockville Centre, New York 11571-4000 www.drvc.org/cma.html FAITH AND EDUCATION SCHOOL’S OUT: DRIVE CAREFULLY (both on and off the road) 19 July 2015 – The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time B Sunday Readings: Jeremiah XXIII: 1-6; Ephesians II: 13-18; Saint Mark VI: 30-34 Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________ Class Day/Session: ___________________________________________________ Catechist Name: ____________________________________________________ Mass Time (Circle One): Sat: 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Sun: 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 1:00 PM GOSPEL QUESTIONS: (Religious Education Students please answer ALL questions, cut and give to your teacher weekly. Keep the Bulletin.) Fill in the blanks: What did the Apostles do when they gathered together with Jesus? “When the Apostles gathered together with Jesus They _____________________________________________________________________________________________.” What did Jesus say to them? “Jesus said to them: ‘ ________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________.’” Where did they go? “They went _______________________________________________________________________.” When Jesus disembarked, what did He see? “When Jesus disembarked, He saw ________________________________.” What did Jesus compare them to? “Jesus compared them to ________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________.” Attention Parents: Registration (and necessary yearly re-registration) has begun at the Religious Education Office for 2015-2016. Please call us for more information at: (516) 546-1057. Thank you. NEWS FROM THE DE LA SALLE SCHOOL (516) 379-8660 Our incoming fifth grade class is noteworthy for several reasons. First, it means our Class of 2019 is completely full. Second, of the eighteen young men enrolled six will have a brother also studying at our school. Third, the majority of the class has a Hempstead address. Up until now Freeport held that distinction. And fourth, for the first time we will welcome a youngster from Island Park. Although school is not in session we are still collecting Box Tops for Education! Clip then, save them, put them in an envelope and drop the envelope in the collection basket or in the free standing container near the statue of the Blessed Mother on the north side of the church. With the help of the parishioners of Our Holy Redeemer we received $1,030 from this program during the last school year. That’s not bad for little slips of paper or plastic that would otherwise have gone in the garbage. Our goal for the coming year remains at $1,000. Let’s surpass it again! PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS: Charles Shields III Joann Flaherty FAITH AND FINANCES Donald Gallant Sheila Walsh ff YOUR TITHING (25 CENTS AND MORE) IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE! MASS FIRST COLLECTION ENVELOPE USERS E-Giving Prior to Weekend 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm $ 1,312.75 $ 1,301.50 $ 1,695.99 $ 505.00 $ 1,160.25 $ 892.50 $ 1,126.00 $ 956.00 $ 1,051.25 $ 1,737.25 34 37 58 15 31 22 37 30 49 32 TOTAL $11,738.49 345 SECOND COLLECTION ENVELOPE USERS (AIR CONDITIONING) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 240.00 128.00 626.25 304.00 343.00 470.00 327.00 231.00 396.00 825.00 12 8 32 9 22 16 19 16 28 17 $ 3,890.25 179 SUNDAY, 11/12 JULY COLLECTION TOTAL: $15,628.74 NUMBER OF CHILDREN ENVELOPE USERS: 72 HOW 25 CENTS AND MORE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH 25 CENTS AND MORE, HERE ARE TWO WAYS YOU CAN DO IT: PARISHIONER A Offering on Offering on Offering on Offering on Offering on 21 June: 28 June: 05 July: 12 July: 19 July: PARISHIONER B $ 0.25 $ 0.50 $ 0.75 $ 1.00 $ 1.25 Offering on Offering on Offering on Offering on Offering on 21 June: 28 June: 05 July: 12 July: 19 July: $0.25 $0.25 $0.25 $0.25 $0.25 Yearly individual increase: $344.50 Yearly individual increase: $13.00 If every Sunday Mass-goer followed this model of “putting in 25 cents”, the projected increase in our yearly collection based on 1000 Sunday Mass-goers would be: $344,500.0 If every Sunday Mass-goer followed this model of “putting in 25 cents”, the projected increase in our yearly collection based on 1000 Sunday Mass-goers would be: $13,000.00. FAITH AND PRAYER Please Pray for Our Priests O God, Who made Your Only Begotten Son eternal High Priest, grant that those He has chosen as ministers and stewards of Your mysteries may be found faithful in carrying out the ministry they have received. 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. 20 July: 21 July: 22 July: 23 July: 24 July: 25 July: 26 July: Monsignor James M. McNamara & Monsignor Joseph Curley All Priests on Leave Father Luis Miguel Romero Fernandez, M.Id. & Father Gilbert D. Lap Father Daniel Opokuh Mensah & Father Richard P. Hoeming Father Brian D. McQuade & Father Collins Andrew Adutwum Father Donald E. Babinski & Monsignor Thomas Mulvanerty Bishop John C. Dunne & Bishop Emil a. Wcela and for Our Seminarians, Heavenly Father, please grant to Your Faithful servants, the grace and strength to carry out Your mission for the Church each day. Keep our Seminarians close to You and continue to inspire them to serve others in Your Holy Name. Please inspire the men You have called to the Priesthood to respond “yes” to Your call 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. Br. Pierre Toussaint (Alain) Guiteau, C.F.R. Mr. Odalis Rodriguez and Especially for Our Newly Ordained Priests! Father Jeff Yildirmaz Saint Aidan Parish Williston Park Father James Hansen Saint Agnes Cathedral Parish Rockville Centre Father Sean Magaldi Father Alessandro da Luz Saint Patrick Parish Smithtown Our Holy Redeemer Parish Freeport Father Andrew Garnett Our Lady of Lourdes Parish West Islip Photos courtesy of Gregory A. Shemitz and the Catholic Ministries Appeal. “Looking for a Miracle?” Well, so is Venerable Father Anthony Vincent Gallo Diocesan Priest, Oblate of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart Montforte Irpino 11 January 1899 – 2 May 1934 For more information please visit: www.fathergallo.com MORE FAITH AND PRAYER Please Pray for: Please Pray for our beloved deceased: THOMAS TOBIAS READINGS FOR 26 July 2015 THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1st Reading: II Kings IV: 42-44 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145 2nd Reading: Ephesians IV: 1-6 Gospel: Saint John VI: 1-15 Peter Anglim, Lorraine Avitabile, Doris Jean Baptiste, Jayne Biscardi, Joseph Garry Brisson, Warren P. Cochol, Barbara Costante, Cathleen Cumins, Brunhilda Cuniglio, Laura D., Arvin De La Rosa, Samantha Lynn Dougherty, Wendy Eager, Guillermo Ferreira, Edmund Haegele, Michael H., Jack Impellizeri, L. Jacques, Linda A. Kane, Richard Laudman, Nancy Jean Lee, Barbara McEneaney, Kieran Monahan, Amanda Mucaria, William Myers, Denis Preziosi, Kathleen Randall, Lidiana Santiago, Marie Sheridan, John Sturmer, Sharon Trabbold, Thelma Waldo, Christopher West, Gerry Wright … and please call the Rectory if you know anyone in serious need of prayers. The names will remain on our prayer list for four weeks. Thank you. Scripture Reflection What makes a good shepherd? The readings today help us to arrive at the correct answer. The prophet Jeremiah (See Jeremiah 23:1-6) defines not a good shepherd, but a bad one: He scatters the flock, and causes division. He cares for himself, not for the flock. Then, God promises good shepherds that will care for the flock and keep it safe. The Psalmist likewise, feels safe, secure, rested, and well fed—why? The Lord Himself is His Shepherd. Jesus is the Good Shepherd promised by Jeremiah and sensed by the Psalmist. We see Him tired, overwhelmed, wanting a bit of well-earned rest for Himself and His disciples, but instead, when He sees the crowd, His heart is moved with pity and He begins to teach them many things. (See Psalm 23 and Mark 6:30-34) How do we measure as shepherds? Remember, Jesus lives in us. Do we scatter the flock, and cause division? Do we care for ourselves and not for others? Or, do we truly care for God’s people and keep it safe? Is our heart moved to pity when we see those who need the Lord? Do we do something about it? THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES NEED YOUR PRAYERS Thomas Burkart, Ensign Frank Chavez, Capt. Thomas Collins III, Anthony Costante, Tyler Daly, Juan Diaz, Ryan Dugan, Michael George Gonzalez, Daniel Ingin, Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, Susana Ladino, Sgt. Ramon Marrero, Pvt. Jack McKnight, John Mediate, Sgt. Kelvin O. Melara, Airman 1st Class Jerome Miles, Lt. Cmdr. Colleen Minihan, Maj. Paul Minihan, Sebastian Moreno, Sean Joseph Mormon, Sgt. Allyson Parla, Petty Officer Floyd A. Rivera, Sgt. Sammy Rodriguez, Benjamin Rhodes, Edwin Sandoval, Doug Schambert, Paul Seiden, Luis Sic, Capt. John Talafuse, Lt. Matthew Talibon, Corp. Daniel Vargas, CPO William A. Vega, Capt. Johnetta Washington, Anthony Williams, Sgt. 1st Class Lynroy Williams; Lt. Cmdr. Brad Younger Please pray in thanksgiving for the following who recently received the Sacrament of Baptism. Brianna Giselle Araya, Jayden Anthony Barrera, Anissa Zara Branche, Kemani Javon Cazaubon, Natalie Sophia Joseph, Benjamin Pizarro, Salome Pizarro, Mia Rose Rodriquez, Natalia Skye Roberts, Keona Denzelle Samuda, Sophia Evelyn Smith, Henry Villeda, Jr. FAITH AND EDUCATION WITH WORDS FROM POPE FRANCIS (Excerpted from a Meeting with Educators in Ecuador) Here, in this university setting, it would be worthwhile reflecting on the way we educate about this earth of ours, which cries out to heaven. Our academic institutions are seedbeds, places full of possibility, fertile soil to be cared for, cultivated and protected. Fertile soil thirsting for life. My question to you, as educators, is this: Do you watch over your students, helping them to develop a critical sense, an open mind capable of caring for today’s world? A spirit capable of seeking new answers to the varied challenges that society sets before humanity today? Are you able to encourage them not to disregard the world around them, what is happening all over? Can you encourage them to do that? To make that possible, you need to take them outside the university lecture hall; their minds need to leave the classroom, their hearts must go out of the classroom. Does our life, with its uncertainties, its mysteries and its questions, find a place in the university curriculum or different academic activities? Do we enable and support a constructive debate which fosters dialogue in the pursuit of a more humane world? Dialogue, that bridge word, that word which builds bridges. One avenue of reflection involves all of us, family, schools and teachers. How do we help our young people not to see a university degree as synonymous with higher status, with more money or social prestige? It is not synonymous with that. How can we help make their education a mark of greater responsibility in the face of today’s problems, the needs of the poor, concern for the environment? I also have a question for you, dear students who are here. You are Ecuador’s present and future, the ones who must stir things up. You are the seedbed of your society’s future growth. Do you realize that this time of study is not only a right, but also a privilege which you have? How many of your friends, known or unknown, would like to have a place in this house but, for various reasons, do not? To what extent do our studies help us and bring us to feel solidarity with them? Ask these questions, dear students. Educational communities play a fundamental role, an essential role in the enrichment of civic and cultural life. Be careful! It is not enough to analyze and describe reality: there is a need to shape environments of creative thinking, discussions which develop alternatives to current problems, especially today. We need to move to the concrete. Faced with the globalization of a technocratic paradigm which tends to believe “that every increase in power means an increase of progress itself, an advance in security, usefulness, welfare and vigor; …an assimilation of new values into the stream of culture, as if reality, goodness and truth automatically flow from technological and economic power as such” (Laudato Si’, 105), it is urgent today for you, for me, for everyone, to keep reflecting on and talking about our current situation. And I am saying urgent that we be motivated to think about the culture, the kind of culture we want not only for ourselves, but for our children and our grandchildren. We have received this earth as an inheritance, as a gift, in trust. We would do well to ask ourselves: “What kind of world do we want to leave behind? What meaning or direction do we want to give to our lives? Why have we been put here? What is the purpose of our work and all our efforts?” (cf. Laudato Si’, 160). Why are we studying? Personal initiatives are always necessary and good. But we are asked to go one step further: to start viewing reality in an organic and not fragmented way, to ask about where we stand in relation to others, inasmuch as “everything is interconnected” (Laudato Si’, 138). There is no right to exclusion. As a university, as educational institutions, as teachers and students, life itself challenges us to answer these two questions: What does this world need us for? Where is your brother? May the Holy Spirit inspire and accompany us, for he has summoned us, invited us, given us the opportunity and the duty to offer the best of ourselves. He is the same Spirit who on the first day of creation moved over the waters, ready to transform them, ready to bestow life. He is the same Spirit who gave the disciples the power of Pentecost. The Spirit does not abandon us. He becomes one with us, so that we can encounter paths of new life. May he, the Spirit, always be our companion and our teacher along the way. Thank you very much. FAITH AND GOVERNMENT WITH WORDS FROM POPE FRANCIS (Excerpted from a Meeting with Government Authorities & the Diplomatic Corps in Paraguay) “… A people which forgets its own past, its history and its roots, has no future, it is a dull people. Memory, if it is firmly based on justice and rejects hatred and all desire for revenge, makes the past a source of inspiration for the building of a future of serene coexistence. It also makes us realize the tragedy and pointlessness of war. Let there be an end to wars between brothers! Let us always build peace! A peace which grows stronger day by day, a peace which makes itself felt in everyday life, a peace to which each person contributes by seeking to avoid signs of arrogance, hurtful words, contemptuousness, and instead by working to foster understanding, dialogue and cooperation. … … In every sector of society, but above all in public service, there is a need to reaffirm that dialogue is the best means of promoting the common good, on the basis of a culture of encounter, respect and acknowledgment of the legitimate differences and opinions of others. In the effort to overcome a spirit of constant conflict, unity is always better than conflict; convictions born of ideology or partisan interest should blend advantageously with love of the country and its people. That love must be the incentive to increased administrative transparency and unceasing efforts to combat corruption. …” Once Again the Knights of Columbus (Archbishop Molloy Council #1974) is happy to sponsor Our Holy Redeemer’s Annual Parish 8 August 2015 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Waterfront Park (South End of South Long Beach Avenue) Children < 5 years young: FREE; ages 6 to 17: $10.00; Adults: $15.00, Seniors: $10.00, Family: $40.00 Cost includes: Hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, corn, salads, desserts and beverages. Come Out and Have a Day of Fun and Support the Knights of Columbus! For more information (or if you are interested in becoming a Knight) please call Ronnie Flood at (516) 325-3031 Una vez más los Caballeros de Colón (Consejo #1974 Arzobispo Molloy) se complace en patrocinar la Barbacoa Anual de la Parroquia de Nuestro Santo Redentor su 8 de Agosto de 2015 11:00 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. Parque del Waterfront (Al final Sur de la Avenida Sur Long Beach) Niños < de 5 años: GRATIS; edades de 6 a 17: $10.00; Adultos $15.00, Ancianos: $10.00; Familia: $40.00 El costo incluye: Hamburguesas, perros calientes, pollos, costillas, shish kabob, maíz, ensaladas y refrescos. ¡Venga y disfrute de un Día Divertido y apoye a los Caballeros de Colón! Para más información (o si usted está interesado en hacerse Caballero) por favor llame al Diácono Cristóbal Sánchez al (516) 378-0665 durante horas de oficina. Respect Life You are cordially invited to join the Respect Life Group in praying the Rosary for Life (the life of our loved ones, the persecuted, the military, and everyone) at the next Respect Life Group Meeting Monday, 20 July 2015 at 7:30 pm in the Lower Church! A planning meeting will follow the Rosary. All are Welcome! LEGION OF MARY Every Saturday at 8:30 A.M. we gather together in the ‘Absolutely Beautiful’ The worldwide Legion of Mary has been called “a miracle of these modern times.” PLEASE JOIN US every Wednesday at 7:15 P.M. Church Of Our Holy Redeemer and in the Rectory Basement Pray the Rosary For information please call: Sheila Walsh, President at (516) 379–9028 Please join us! The Life Center is Growing . . . Come Join Our Team! We are searching to fill new staff positions in the following Centers: Hempstead: a part time bilingual staff person, Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. required Massapequa: a full time staff person mon-fri Riverhead: a full-time staff person mon-fri Skills to Include: Managing, Planning, Organizing, Strong Communication, Supervising, Training, and Developing Volunteer Teams. Overall Expectation: To ensure that the team provides educational support and counseling to women and their families enabling them to make an informed decision about their pregnancy in hopes of choosing life for their baby. College degrees preferred and MSW a plus. Salaries to be discussed. Please send resume to: Gloria Schreiber at 35 E. Willow Street, Massapequa, NY 11758 or email: [email protected] OUR HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH presents the return of 7:00 P.M. 175 Woodcleft Avenue, "Home of the Waterfront Mass" After last season’s exciting performance on the Mile...THESE THREE TENORS were the most requested show to return to the Waterfront this summer. Michael Crouse, Rinaldo Toglia, and Thomas Stallone will be back with their powerful voices and dynamic personalities to entertain and thrill you with an assortment of medleys from "Les Miserable/Phantom", to "A Tribute to Frank Sinatra", to a variety of "Americana" songs ... as well as many other favourites from their recent "Most Requested" CD. An inspirational work by Jason Robert Brown, under the stage direction of Nicolas Ashe (with two years on the National Tour of "Lion King") and the musical direction of Tyler Mason-Draffe. After experiencing their finale performance at our 17 June concert, we can't wait to see and hear the rest! The Our Holy Redeemer Choir and soloists return to close this Season’s concert series with an array of both Sacred and secular songs - each with a special message. They will be joined by the “Greater Voices of Praise Choir” from the Greater Second Baptist Church of Freeport. Don't miss a special guest appearance by our new Associate Pastor, Father Alessandro da Luz, who will join in singing selections from South Pacific, Sister Act, The Sound of Music, and Carousel! This Concert Series is produced by Michael Crouse, Music Director at Our Holy Redeemer, with full cooperation and support of Our Holy Redeemer’s Pastor, Father Douglas Arcol eo, the Church, and Al Grover’s generous donation of this great location. A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR WOULD YOU HELP "GIVE US A $40,000.00 G O I N G U P ? $30,000.00 LIFT" ? Shortly before Christmas 2014, Our Holy Redeemer's outdoor lift became inoperable. And while it could be repaired (again) at a cost of a few thousand dollars, I have decided, after going “up and down” that route a few times before, that Our Holy Redeemer has spent enough money on repairs and that it makes more (dollars and) sense to replace it an estimated cost (based on the figures of three proposals) of $40,000.00. In order to help offset that cost, the Parish has reached out to (and is waiting to hear from) Nassau County, the Village of Freeport, and private charitable organizations that grant funds for services that assist the elderly and disabled. Any assistance you can provide will literally give us a lift! The following people have begun to lift us up: $20,000.00 $15,000.00 $11,000.00 $10,000.00 Arnold Gallo, William Gallo, The Village of Freeport, the Friends of Angie Cullin, Alan and Cathy Richartz, John Anzovino, Margaret Nyland, Diana Gibson, Our Holy Redeemer Parishioners who participate in the “Oceanside Christopher Federal Credit Union Parish Revenue Sharing Program”, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Shorak, Gloria Di Brizzi, Gloria Cintorino, Barbara and Raymond Burkart, Carol Sparaco, Ann Kelly, Doreen and Donald Smith, Angela and Donald Valone, Joseph F. Mercurio, Charles and Deborah Shields, Court Stella Maris #822 Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Adele and Bob Dzienius, Ellie and Harold Mahony, Angela and Peter Ruiz, Widow & Widowers Club, Richard Roman, In Memory of Maria Arroyo, In Memory of Elizabeth O’Sullivan, The Nocturnal Adoration Society, Linda Assaf, Phyllis and Joe Doyle, Tina Scalamandre, Rita Barry, Clara H. Lomangino, Donald W. Suchan With their help we raised nearly $15,000! And with help from you, people on the lift will soon be raised up too! OUR HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Yes, I would like to help give Our Holy Redeemer “a LIFT!” Please deposit your donation with this form in the Sunday Offertory basket or drop it off at the Rectory, Monday through Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Checks should be made payable to Our Holy Redeemer Parish). Thank you! Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone #: _______________________________________________ Cell Home Donation Amount: __________________________________________ Cash Check #: _________________ IGLESIA R. C. DE NUESTRO SANTO REDENTOR los invita a su ESCUELA BÍBLICA DE VACACIONES SIGUIENDO AL HIJO... … ¡Venga a Nosotros Tu Reino! 17 Agosto - 21 Agosto, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. para Estudiantes de Pre-K al 6to. Se necesitan Consejeros Juveniles del 7mo grado en adelante $30 por estudiante $15 por Consejero Juvenil $75 como máximo por familia ESCUELA BÍBLICA DE VACACIONES DE LA PARROQUIA DE NUESTRO SANTO REDENTOR / 17 DE AGOSTO – 21 DE AGOSTO DE 2015 Apellido: ____________________________________________________ Teléfono #:____________________________ Nombre(s) de Niño(s):_____________________________________ Grado(s) en Septiembre:______________________ # de Niños _____ x $30 cada uno + # Consejeros Juv. ____ x $15 = $____________ ($75 máx por familia) adjunto Devuelva cheque pagable a: Our Holy Redeemer Religious Education, 87 Pine Street, Freeport, New York 11520 Para más información llame a Joanne Stuhlinger al (516) 546-1057 OUR HOLY REDEEMER R.C. CHURCH Invites you to VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FOLLOW THE SON… … Thy Kingdom Come! 17 August – 21 August 2015 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For students entering Grades Pre-K through 6th. Junior Counselors needed 7th Grade and above. $30/child $15/Jr. Counselor $75 Family Maximum OUR HOLY REDEEMER PARISH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL/17 AUGUST – 21 AUGUST 2015 Family Name:_______________________________________________ Telephone #:____________________________ Child(ren) Name(s):________________________________________ Grade(s) in September:______________________ # Children _____ x $30 each + # Jr. Counselors ____ x $15 = $____________ ($75 family max) enclosed Return with check payable to: Our Holy Redeemer Religious Education, 87 Pine Street, Freeport, New York 11520 Questions? Please contact Joanne Stuhlinger, Director, Religious Education @ (516) 546-1057 MENSAJE DEL PASTOR 19 DE JULIO DE 2015 ¿PODRÁ CONTINUAR LA PRIMERA SONRISA? Desde mi llegada el 25 de junio de 2008 como décimo Pastor de la Parroquia de Nuestro Santo Redentor (de paso: “Me gustaría dar gracias a todos los que me ayudaron a conmemorar mi séptimo aniversario el 25 de junio de 2015 con un aumento de 25 Centavos Más en su Ofrenda semanal. Esos 25 Centavos están haciendo una diferencia) hemos orado con regularidad por un aumento a las Vocaciones al Sacerdocio. Durante estos años, esas oraciones nos han traído más de 25 Centavos Más por Semana y las muchas cosas que se pagan con ellos; esas oraciones nos han traído Seminaristas que iban en camino a ser sacerdotes, Sacerdotes que fueron a Roma para estudios adicionales, y Obispos que fueron a casa a Dios. ¡Sin embargo, nunca antes de la llegada del Padre Alessandro nuestras oraciones por un aumento en las vocaciones nos habían traído a un Sacerdote recién ordenado! Así escribió el Reverendísimo William F. Murphy, Obispo de Rockville Centre, en una carta que le escribió al Padre Alessandro cinco días antes de ordenarlo como Sacerdote: “Me complazco en nombrarle como Pastor Asociado de la Iglesia de Nuestro Santo Redentor en Freeport, donde el Reverendo Douglas Arcoleo sirve como Pastor. Esta asignación comienza el miércoles 24 de junio de 2015 a las doce del día, hasta Junio del 2020.” La primera asignación del Padre Alessandro comenzó el 24 de junio de 2015 tal como Monseñor Murphy dijo. Y desde entonces él ha dicho su primera Misa en Nuestro Santo Redentor, escuchado sus primeras confesiones, ungido a su primer moribundo en Nuestro Santo Redentor, pasado su primer día “de Turno” en Nuestro Santo Redentor y ha hecho su primera presentación como Sacerdote en la Milla Náutica. En todas estas cosas, y en más, nuestro recientemente ordenado Sacerdote le ha dado un impulso a nuestra Parroquia. Por favor ore porque el gozo de ser Sacerdote continúe con él mucho tiempo después de sus “primeros deberes”: y que la sonrisa con la que comenzó pueda continuar. SÍ, LA PRIMERA SONRISA PUEDE CONTINUAR ASIGNACIONES: REVERENDO JOHN P. DRAB Nació: 29 Junio 1920 Ordenado: 15 Junio 1946 Murió: 01 Julio 2015 06 Jul 1946 26 Sep 1946 30 Sep 1953 17 Dic 1958 18 Feb 1960 27 Jun 1964 30 Ene 1969 08 Mar 1971 01 Ene 1976 25 Jun 1982 26 Ago 1984 01 Abr 1994 Capellán del Campo Claver en Wading River Pastor Asociado de Nuestro Santo Redentor en Freeport Capellán del Hogar Florecita de la Providencia en Wading River Administrador Temp. de la Iglesia S. Juan Bautista en Wading River Pastor Asociado de la Iglesia de San Andrés en Sag Harbor Miembro diocesano de Asuntos Inter raciales Administrador de la Iglesia de San Antonio en Oceanside Delegado – al Decanato de Nuestra Señora Estrella del Mar Pastor de la Iglesia de San Antonio en Oceanside Pastor de la Iglesia de San Andrés en Sag Harbor Pastor Asociado de la Iglesia de San Felipe y San Santiago Jubilación AHORA UN MENSAJE DE NUESTRO PAPA (ACERCA DE LA FAMILIA) PAPA FRANCISCO AUDIENCIA GENERAL Plaza San Pedro Miércoles, 11 Marzo de 2015 La Familia - 7. Sobre Los Abuelos Queridos hermanos y hermanas, ¡buenos días! En la catequesis de hoy continuamos la reflexión sobre los abuelos, considerando el valor y la importancia de su papel en la familia. Lo hago identificándome con estas personas, porque también yo pertenezco a esta franja de edad. Cuando estuve en Filipinas, el pueblo filipino me saludaba diciendo: «Lolo Kiko» — es decir, abuelo Francisco—, «Lolo Kiko», decían. Una primera cosa es importante subrayar: es verdad que la sociedad tiende a descartarnos, pero ciertamente el Señor no. El Señor no nos descarta nunca. Él nos llama a seguirlo en cada edad de la vida, y también la ancianidad contiene una gracia y una misión, una verdadera vocación del Señor. La ancianidad es una vocación. No es aún el momento de «abandonar los remos en la barca». Este período de la vida es distinto de los anteriores, no cabe duda; debemos también un poco «inventárnoslo», porque nuestras sociedades no están preparadas, espiritual y moralmente, a dar al mismo, a este momento de la vida, su valor pleno. Una vez, en efecto, no era tan normal tener tiempo a disposición; hoy lo es mucho más. E incluso la espiritualidad cristiana fue pillada un poco de sorpresa, y se trata de delinear una espiritualidad de las personas ancianas. Pero gracias a Dios no faltan los testimonios de santos y santas ancianos. Me emocionó mucho la «Jornada para los ancianos» que realizamos aquí en la plaza de San Pedro el año pasado, la plaza estaba llena. Escuché historias de ancianos que se entregan por los demás, y también historias de parejas de esposos, que decían: «Cumplimos 50 años de matrimonio, cumplimos 60 años de matrimonio». Es importante hacerlo ver a los jóvenes que se cansan enseguida; es importante el testimonio de los ancianos en la fidelidad. Y en esta plaza había muchos ese día. Es una reflexión que hay que continuar, en ámbito tanto eclesial como civil. El Evangelio viene a nuestro encuentro con una imagen muy hermosa, conmovedora y alentadora. Es la imagen de Simeón y Ana, de quienes se habla en el Evangelio de la infancia de Jesús escrito por san Lucas. Eran ciertamente ancianos, el «viejo» Simeón y la «profetisa» Ana que tenía 84 años. Esta mujer no escondía su edad. El Evangelio dice que esperaba la venida de Dios cada día, con gran fidelidad, desde hacía largos años. Querían precisamente verlo ese día, captar los signos, intuir el inicio. Tal vez estaban un poco resignados, a este punto, a morir antes: esa larga espera continuaba ocupando toda su vida, no tenían compromisos más importantes que este: esperar al Señor y rezar. Y, cuando María y José llegaron al templo para cumplir las disposiciones de la Ley, Simeón y Ana se movieron por impulso, animados por el Espíritu Santo (cf. Lc 2, 27). El peso de la edad y de la espera desapareció en un momento. Ellos reconocieron al Niño, y descubrieron una nueva fuerza, para una nueva tarea: dar gracias y dar testimonio por este signo de Dios. Simeón improvisó un bellísimo himno de júbilo (cf. Lc 2, 29-32) —fue un poeta en ese momento — y Ana se convirtió en la primera predicadora de Jesús: «hablaba del niño a todos lo que aguardaban la liberación de Jerusalén» (Lc 2, 38). Queridos abuelos, queridos ancianos, pongámonos en la senda de estos ancianos extraordinarios. Convirtámonos también nosotros un poco en poetas de la oración: cultivemos el gusto de buscar palabras nuestras, volvamos a apropiarnos de las que nos enseña la Palabra de Dios. La oración de los abuelos y los ancianos es un gran don para la Iglesia. La oración de los ancianos y los abuelos es don para la Iglesia, es una riqueza. Una gran inyección de sabiduría también para toda la sociedad humana: sobre todo para la que está demasiado atareada, demasiado ocupada, demasiado distraída. Alguien debe incluso cantar, también por ellos, cantar los signos de Dios, proclamar los signos de Dios, rezar por ellos. Miremos a Benedicto XVI, quien eligió pasar en la oración y en la escucha de Dios el último período de su vida. ¡Es hermoso esto! Un gran creyente del siglo pasado, de tradición ortodoxa, Olivier Clément, decía: «Una civilización donde ya no se reza es una civilización donde la vejez ya no tiene sentido. Y esto es aterrador, nosotros necesitamos ante todo ancianos que recen, porque la vejez se nos dio para esto». Necesitamos ancianos que recen porque la vejez se nos dio precisamente para esto. La oración de los ancianos es algo hermoso. Podemos dar gracias al Señor por los beneficios recibidos y llenar el vacío de la ingratitud que lo rodea. Podemos interceder por las expectativas de las nuevas generaciones y dar dignidad a la memoria y a los sacrificios de las generaciones pasadas. Podemos recordar a los jóvenes ambiciosos que una vida sin amor es una vida árida. Podemos decir a los jóvenes miedosos que la angustia del futuro se puede vencer. Podemos enseñar a los jóvenes demasiado enamorados de sí mismos que hay más alegría en dar que en recibir. Los abuelos y las abuelas forman el «coro» permanente de un gran santuario espiritual, donde la oración de súplica y el canto de alabanza sostienen a la comunidad que trabaja y lucha en el campo de la vida. La oración, por último, purifica incesantemente el corazón. La alabanza y la súplica a Dios previenen el endurecimiento del corazón en el resentimiento y en el egoísmo. Cuán feo es el cinismo de un anciano que perdió el sentido de su testimonio, desprecia a los jóvenes y no comunica una sabiduría de vida. En cambio, cuán hermoso es el aliento que el anciano logra transmitir al joven que busca el sentido de la fe y de la vida. Es verdaderamente la misión de los abuelos, la vocación de los ancianos. Las palabras de los abuelos tienen algo especial para los jóvenes. Y ellos lo saben. Las palabras que mi abuela me entregó por escrito el día de mi ordenación sacerdotal aún las llevo conmigo, siempre en el breviario, y las leo a menudo y me hace bien. ¡Cuánto quisiera una Iglesia que desafía la cultura del descarte con la alegría desbordante de un nuevo abrazo entre los jóvenes y los ancianos! Y esto es lo que hoy pido al Señor, este abrazo. El comenzó a Enseñarles Muchas Cosas El comenzó a Enseñarles Muchas Cosas Los Diez Mandamientos Explicados por el Catecismo Los Diez Mandamientos Explicados por el Catecismo 2586 Los Salmos alimentan y expresan la oración del pueblo de Dios como asamblea, con ocasión de las grandes fiestas en Jerusalén y los sábados en las sinagogas. Esta oración es indisociablemente individual y comunitaria; concierne a los que oran y a todos los hombres; brota de la Tierra santa y de las comunidades de la Diáspora, pero abarca a toda la creación; recuerda los acontecimientos salvadores del pasado y se extiende hasta la consumación de la historia; hace memoria de las promesas de Dios ya realizadas y espera al Mesías que les dará cumplimiento definitivo. Los Salmos, recitados por Cristo en su oración y que en Él encuentran su cumplimiento, continúan siendo esenciales en la oración de su Iglesia (cf Institución general de la Liturgia de las Horas, 100-109). Oremos LECTURAS PARA EL (Por los Hombres y Mujeres en las Fuerzas Armadas) Ensign Frank Chavez, Cpt. Thomas Collins III, Anthony Costante, Tyler Daly, Juan Diaz, Ryan Dugan, Michael G. Gonzalez, Daniel Ingin, Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, Susana Ladino, Sgt. Ramon Marrero, Pvt. Jack McKnight, John Mediate, Airman 1st Class Jerome Miles, Lt. Cmdr. Colleen Minihan, Maj. Paul Minihan, Sebastian Moreno, Sean Joseph Mormon, Sgt. Allyson Parla, Petty Officer Floyd A. Rivera, Benjamin Rhodes, Sgt. Sammy Rodriguez, Edwin Sandoval, Doug Schambert, Paul Seidon, Luis Sic, PFC Ashley Sumner, Capt. John Talafuse, Lt. Matthew Talibon, Corp. Daniel Vargas, CPO William A. Vega, Capt. Johnetta Washington, Anthony Williams, Sgt. 1st Class Lynroy Williams, Lt. Cmdr. Brad Younger 26 de Julio de 2015 XVII Domingo Ordinario 1ra Lectura: II Reyes 4, 42-44 Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 145 2da Lectura: Efesios 4, 1-6 Evangelio: San Juan 6, 1-15 Reflexioón Semanal ¿Qué define a un buen pastor? Las lecturas de hoy nos ayudan a llegar a la conclusión correcta. El profeta Jeremías (Vea Jeremías 23:1-6) define no a un buen pastor, sino a un pastor malo: Éste dispersa el rebaño ocasionando divisiones. Cuida de sí mismo, no del rebaño. Entonces, Dios promete buenos pastores que cuidarán del rebaño y lo apacentarán, manteniéndolo a salvo. El salmista, se siente seguro y salvo, descansado y bien alimentado--¿por qué? Porque el Señor mismo es su pastor. Jesús es el buen pastor prometido por Jeremías y sentido por el salmista. En el evangelio de hoy lo vemos extenuado, deseando un poco de bien merecido descanso para sí mismo y sus discípulos, pero en vez de eso, cuando ve la numerosa multitud se compadece de ellos y comienza a enseñarles muchas cosas. (Vea el Salmo 22 y Marcos 6:30-34) ¿Cómo nos medimos como pastores? Recuerde, Jesús vive en nosotros. ¿Dispersamos al rebaño, ocasionando división? ¿Cuidamos de nosotros mismos y no de otros? ¿O, de veras cuidamos por el pueblo de Dios y lo mantenemos seguro y a salvo? ¿Se nos compadece el corazón cuando vemos a los que necesitan al Señor? ¿Hacemos algo en cuanto a ello? PROGRAMA SUPLEMENTAL DE ALIMENTOS Para mujeres embarazadas y postparto por 6 meses, infantes y para niños hasta los 5 años de familias con bajo ingreso. Proveemos asistencia de alimentos, educación nutricional y evaluación de salud. Le damos referencia a médicos y agencias de servicios humanos. LLAME al 516-377-0157 o VENGA A NUESTRA OFICINA. Caridades Católicas: Programa WIC, 38 Saint John’s Place, Freeport, N. Y. 11520 ¡Atención Padres o guardianes de familia, La oficina de educación religiosa está aceptando registraciones para los grados de Pre kindergarten y kindergarten hasta octavo grado (Pre-K & K, no cuentan para Primera Sta. Comunión). También se recomienda muy fuertemente de que los estudiantes que ya recibieron su primera Sta. Comunión sean registrados anualmente para los grados correspondientes hasta que reciban su Confirmación y de que no eviten la catequesis en los años tempranos. Atentamente, - Oficina de Educación Religiosa. LA VIRGEN MARÍA VISITA TU HOGAR Este grupo visita los hogares con la imagen de la Virgen de Fátima para rezar el Rosario con la familia tan a menudo como lo deseen. Si desea que lo visiten a usted o a su familia o amistades, favor llame a Berta al (516) 379-8270 o a Gresmy al (516) 670-2687. Grupo Carismático Cristo Vive Lo invita a acompañarlos todos los domingos de 7:30 a 9:00 P.M. en el Auditorio. El grupo Cristo Vive visita los hogares de las personas que no pueden salir. Favor llamar a Cándido Bran al (516) 852-4320 para información. GRUPO SANTO REDENTOR Acompáñenos los martes de 7:00 P.M. a 9:00 P.M. en el sótano de la Escuela. Para más información por favor llame a Ivette Vasquez al (516) 469-9559. LIKE SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPHERD The Apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” People were coming and going in great numbers, and they had no opportunity even to eat. So they went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place. … When Jesus disembarked and saw the vast crowd, His heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd.” Saint Mark VI: 30-34 Directions: Find the words below from today’s Scripture reading in the puzzle. Words can go horizontally, vertically, and diagonally in all directions (as shown). APOSTLES ARRIVED AWAY BOAT COMING CROWD DESERTED DISEMBARKED GATHERED GOING GREAT HASTENED HEART JESUS MOVED NUMBERS OPPORTUNITY PEOPLE PITY PLACE REPORTED SHEPHERD TAUGHT THINGS TOGETHER TOWNS VAST YOURSELVES D D Z W T R P S T G S K B Q T D B T E D T S H G S T L W L F F I Q O A E A H E N W S P Q D E I S U W S T V E T I L A E T P P G E T N L R A P A M V V R B H K E M E S E E C H I O T A T H N X S B R P E S R E A C E F E X R E G A O D R E O R K H D R U O L H K R A P B D W D K L O L E T G D T K A E G O D S Y E K R S R D E R E H T A G R S D E V O M X D N A D H Y A E H U T O P P O R T U N I T Y B U H S K A E L P O E P N I P M T O G E T H E R A H U G P Z U A W A Y J Y G O I N G S P F N
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