Saint Gerard Catholic Church - St.Gerard`s Catholic Church

Saint Gerard Catholic Church - St.Gerard`s Catholic Church

Saint Gerard Catholic Church
809 Orange Avenue NW Roanoke, Virginia 24016—Office (540)343-7744 Fax (540)343-3599
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Instagram—stgerardchurchroanoke
Website: stgerardroanokeva.org
VISION STATEMENT—VISION DE LA PARROQUIA
A model Christian parish where each individual contributes unique gifts and talents to create a prayerful,
caring and inclusive community.
Una parroquia Cristiana modelo, en la cual cada individuo contribuye sus dones y talentos para crear
una communidad de oración, amor e inclusión.
Akarorero kumukirisu nihamwe umunta wese atanga ikado nziza cane n’impano zokubaka
amasengesho n’umwitwarariko kubaka ubumwe.
October 30, 2016 — November 5, 2016
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
*In Service to our Faith Community*
Rev. Fr. Mark White, Pastor
[email protected]
Rev. Matt Kiehl, Parochial Vicar
[email protected]
Rev. José Arce, Parochial Vicar
josé@stgerard.roacoxmail.com
Maria Morales CRE
[email protected]
Isabel Booth, Assistant to Hispanic Ministry
[email protected]
Jenn O’Herron, Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Beverly Stith, Secretary
[email protected]
In case of emergency call (202) 489-3607
Parish Leadership/Lideres de la Parroquia
Building & Grounds Committee………………………………………………………..Jaime Benavidez & Jesus Cardenas
Christian Formation……………………………………………………………………...Maria Morales, Staff
Finance Council………………………………………………………………………….Karen Wray
Called to Serve Ministry………………………………………………………………...Digna Martinez
Knights of Columbus-Fr. Maurice McDonald Council #13046……………………..Sergio Arriaga, Grand Knight
Liturgy Committee………………………………………………………………………Susan Grettler, Chair
Nocturnal Adoration Society/Sociedad de la Adoracion Nocturna………………...Jaime Benavidez, Presidente
Pastoral Care……………………………………………………………………………Charles Anderson
Pastoral Council……………………………………………………………………… ..Paul English, Chair
St. Andrew’s Diocesan Cemetery, Parish Representatives………………………..Caecilia Hubbard & Terry Grettler
Youth Ministry…………………………………………………………………………...Victoria Brown & Claudia Arriaga
Parish Community Life……………………………………………………………… ...Phyllis Mardian (Co-Chair)
Welcome to Our Visitors!
Whether you’re just visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish home, are returning to the practice of our
Catholic faith, we’re happy to have you here.
La Bienvenida a Nuestros Visitantes
Sea que solo está de visita, buscando por una parroquia o regresando a la práctica de su fe católica, estamos muy
contentos de que este aquí.
Upcoming at St. Gerard’s!
PRAYER INTENTIONS
¡Ya viene a San Gerardo!
In our Thoughts and Prayers
Sunday, October 30 / domingo, 30 de octubre
BABY SHOWER
Please pray for those who are sick, that they THANKSGIVING BASKETS
experience strength in the Lord’s compassion 9:30 am-Mass—Patricia Orth †
10:45 am—Catechist Formation Classes
and love:
Linda Sparta, Nicholas Surat, William DeBerry,
12:30 pm-Intercessions of San Judas Tadeo
Sachin Varghese, Marilyn Laukaitis, Marsha
2:00 pm—Family meeting Class/Clase del Ministerio de la
Laukaitis, Fr. Michael Herbert, Dabney Ward,
Familia
Jessica English, Donna Boyd, Carolyn Mann,
5:00 pm— Life Teen Mass—Pro Populo
Claire Williams, Bill Grogan, Elicia Muñiz, Linda
Crutchfield, Ed Harris, James Brown, Jack
Stilton, Tyrone Johnson, Mary Ann Huff and Susan Grettler
Bless all who give themselves to the service of others:
Monday, October 31 / lunes, 31 de octubre
12:00 Noon-Mass at St. Andrew’s
6:00 pm—Folkloric Dance practice
6:30 pm-Estudio Biblico
To those who devote or have devoted their lives to serving our
country, children and neighborhoods; they are giving back. They
have answered the call to serve.
Tuesday, November 1 / martes, 1 de noviembre
ALL SAINTS DAY
12:00 Noon-Mass at St. Andrew’s
Heavenly Father, You have called my son to be a priest and 6:30 pm—Prayer Group
7:00 pm—Mass
he has generously responded to that call:
David Arellano, John R. Baab. Dillon A. Bruce, Deacon John R.
Christian, Phillip L. Decker, Anthony Ferguson, Benjamin W.
Fleser, James W. Hickman, Magnus T. Iwuji, Deacon Mark E.
Kowalski, Thomas B. Lawrence III, Christopher M. Masla, Jr.,
John D. Minnich, Daniel R. Molochko, Kyle S. O’Connor, James
P. O’Reilly, Julio Hernan Realegeño Reyes, Nicholas E.
Redmond, Kevin J. Riedel, Cassidy M. N. Stinson, Christopher J.
Weyer, Riley W. Winstead, Deacon Miguel Melendez, Armando
Herrera, Alex Jiménez, Joe Kauflin, Patrick Walsh, William
Douglas, Andrew Clark, Gregory Guilfoyle
Office’s Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA
Where will I go in search of those who want to see Jesus?
Gospel Reading Luke 19:1-10
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¿Adónde iré en busca de aquellos que quieren ver a
Jesús?
Lectura del Evangelio Lucas 19:1-10
Parish Support
Wednesday, November 2 / miércoles, 2 de noviembre
ALL SOULS DAY
12:00 Noon-Mass at St. Andrew’s
5:00 pm—Called to Serve
6:15 pm—Confessions
7:00 pm-Mass followed by reception
Thursday, November 3 / jueves, 3 de noviembre
12:00 Noon-Mass at St. Andrew’s
6:30 pm—High School Youth Ministry and Catechesis
Friday, November 4 / viernes, 4 de noviembre
7:30 am Mass—
12:00 Noon-Mass at St. Andrew’s
5:30 pm—Prayer group (Grupo de Oración)
6:30 pm—Folkloric Dance practice
Saturday, November 5 / sábado, 5 de noviembre
11:00 am—Baptisms
7:00 pm—Hispanic Choir Practice
Sunday, November 6 / domingo, 6 de noviembre
THANKSGIVING BAGS
9:30 am Mass –
10:45—CF Classes
12:30 pm Misa – Juan Silva Lopez †
2:00 pm—Family meeting Class/Clase del Ministerio de la
Familia
5:00 pm—
$ 1,430
Ministers for November 1, 2016 7:00 pm Mass
Ministers of Holy Communion: Gayle Danielson, Charles
Anderson, Cleo Sims
Coordinator: Jim Allen, Noemi Aguilar
Regular Collection
$ 3,162
Capital Improvement- $
0
$12,735
$
90
Ministers for November 2, 2016 7:00 pm Mass
Ministers of Holy Communion: Becky Carr
Coordinator: Gayle Danielson, Paula Carreon
Total
$ 3,162
$12,825
Budgeted
Regular Collection $ 3,073
Capital Improvement $ 275
$15,366
$ 1,373
Total
$ 3,348
$16,739
Over/(Under)
$ (186)
($ 3,914)
Oct 23
Diocesan Collection(s)$
Fundraising (food sale)$
37
256
Oct (Month to Date)
Readings for Sunday, November 6 / Lecturas para el
domingo 6 de noviembre:
156: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14 Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15 2 Thes 2:16-3:5
Luke 20:27-38
Ministers for November 6, 2016 9:30 am Mass
Lectors: Venancia Niyonkuru
Ministers of Holy Communion: Tombola Sindehebura, Louise
Monroe, Phyllis Mardian, Lucy Portzer, Karen Wray
Coordinator: Constance Crutchfield
Ministros para la misa de 12:30 pm del 6 de noviembre
Lectores: Saul Jimenez, Maria Salinas
Servidores del Altar: Jazmin Carreon, Guadalupe Castro
Ministros de la Sagrada Comunión: Angelica Cortez,
Karla Benavidez, Digna Martinez, Joana Flores, Marisa & Jaime
Benavidez, Nathalia Carreon
Coordinator: Miguel Mendoza
Regional Services / Servicios Regionales
Roanoke Catholic School:
Madonna House:
St. Francis House:
Catholic Charities:
Refugee and Immigration Service:
Blue Ridge Women’s Center:
982-3532
Catholic Historical Museum:
982-0152
343-8464
Roanoke Area Ministries:
345-8850
342-7561 Ext. 319
St. Andrew's Cemetery:
342-9180
344-5107
Our Lady of the Valley:
345-5111
342-7561
Pregnancy Counseling – Catholic Charities: 344-2749
362-4357 5034 Williamson Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24012 www.blueridgewoman.org
Sacrament of Baptism: The Sacrament of Baptism should be
celebrated as soon as possible after birth. Therefore parents
should contact the parish office prior to the child’s birth. This
will allow adequate time for the necessary preparation of the
parents and the Godparents.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: On Wednesday from
6:15-7:00 PM or by appointment.
Sacramento del Bautismo. El Sacramento del Bautismo debe ser
celebrado después del nacimiento del niño, o tan pronto como sea
posible. Los padres deben llamar a la oficina de la parroquia
antes de la fecha del nacimiento para que los padres y padrinos
reciban la preparación necesaria.
Sacramento de Reconciliación. Los miércoles de 6:15-7:00 PM o
por una cita.
First Reconciliation and First Communion, Sacrament of
Confirmation: Please contact the Coordinator of Religious
Education (María Morales) for more information.
Para Primera Reconciliación, Primera Comunión o Sacramento
de Confirmación. Llame a la Coordinadora de Educación
Religiosa, María Morales.
Sacrament of Marriage: Requires at least nine months of
preparation before the Marriage. Contact the Pastor, through
the parish office, to start the process.
Sacramento del Matrimonio. Se requieren por lo menos nueve
meses de preparación. Para iniciar el proceso póngase en
contacto con el Párroco llamando la oficina.
Cuidado Pastoral. Si Ud. se entera de que un feligrés está
enfermo y desea recibir la Eucaristía, Unción de Enfermos o una
visita del Párroco, llame a la oficina.
Pastoral Care: Please contact the parish office if you are
aware a parishioner is sick and desires to receive the
Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick or a visit from the Pastor.
Parish Registration forms are available through the office.
Tuesday, November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints, a holyday of
obligation. All Catholics are bound and encouraged to attend
Mass on that day. Here at St. Gerard’s, we will have a MultiLingual Mass at 7:00 p.m. Following Mass, everyone is
encouraged to remain for prayer for one hour for Exposition of
the Blessed Sacrament.
Las Formas de Registro Parroquial están disponibles también en
la oficina.
ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT!
39 filled bags and counting! Thanks to those who are filling bags
for our Thanksgiving food drive! Our goal is 100 filled bags, so we
are almost halfway there! You can get a bag from the table by the
display in the Commons. Please consider returning your filled bag
soon… but no later than November 14th!
You can also participate by donating money to help buy turkeys.
Wednesday, November 2 is the “Commemoration of All the
Please put your donation in the collection basket, using a separate
Faithful Departed” or All Souls’ Day. A Multi-Lingual Liturgy, envelope marked “Thanksgiving”.
remembering all the Faithful Departed, but, especially those who LAST DAYS! If you or someone you know is
have died this past year will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. If you have in need of one of these baskets, please call the
lost a family member or a special loved one this past year
church (343-7744) and give the name(s) and
(November 2, 2015-present) and you would like them
other information by Tuesday, November 1st!
remembered by carrying a candle in the Entrance Procession,
Watch as the turkey in the Commons grows its
please call the parish office at 540-343-7744 no later than 10:00
feathers! We can make it… but only with your
a.m. on Monday, October 31 with their name(s) and the person(s)
help!
who will carry the candle. If you are planning to attend Mass on
All Souls’ Day, we ask that you bring a plate of finger foods to
¡SOLO QUEDAN 2 SEMANAS!
share at the reception we would like to have after Mass is over.
!Ya 39 bolsas llenas y siguen llegando! ¡Gracias a todos los que han
Martes, 1 de noviembre es la Solemnidad de Todos los Santos, un llenado bolsas para nuestra campaña por el Día de Acción de
día de precepto. Todos los católicos están llamados a asistir a misa Gracias! Nuestra meta son 100 bolsas llenas, ¡así que ya casi
ese día. Aquí en San Gerardo tendremos una misa multil
llegamos a la mitad!
ingüe a las 7pm. Después de la misa, todos están invitados a
Usted puede obtener una bolsa de la mesita que está en el área
permanecer en oración ante el Santísimo por una hora.
común. ¡Por favor considere devolverla a más tardar el 14 de
noviembre!
También puede ayudar donando dinero para la compra de los pavos.
Miércoles, 2 de noviembre es la “Conmemoración de Todos los
Fieles Difuntos” o Día de los Muertos. Habrá una misa
Por favor coleque su donación en un sobre que diga
multilingüe a las 7pm para recordar a todos los fieles difuntos,
“Thanksgiving”.
pero en especial aquellos que han fallecido en este último año. Si Si usted o alguien que usted conoce están necesitados de una de
usted ha perdido un ser querido desde el 2 de noviembre del 2015 estas cestas, por favor llame a la iglesia al 343-7744 y de el
a la fecha de hoy; y quisiera que le fuera recordado llevando una nombre(s) y cualquier otra información para antes del 1º de
velita en la Procesión de Entrada, por favor llame al 343-7744 a
noviembre.
más tardar el lunes 31 de octubre a las 10am y da los nombres de
¡Vean como le salen plumas al pavo! Podemos lograrlo… ¡pero
los difuntos y la persona que llevará la velita. Si usted piensa
solo con su ayuda!
asistir a la misa, le pedimos que traiga un bocadillo para compartir
en la recepción después de misa.
Did you know?
Sabías que?
A vibrant parish is alive with an energy that is felt and seen
from within by its members and externally by those who know
it by its works, ministries and reputation.
All who enter experience welcome and hospitality. The
stranger becomes a guest.
Liturgy inspires active participation and offers an
experience of God. Preaching touches hearts and sends us out
nourished and challenged.
Una parroquia vibrante esta viva con una energía que se siente y
se ve desde adentro por sus miembros y externamente por
aquellos que la conocen por sus obras, ministerios y reputación.
Todos los que entran experimentan la bienvenida y la
hospitalidad. El extraño se convierte en el invitado.
La liturgia inspira a la participación active y ofrece una
experiencia de Dios. La prédica toca corazones y nos
envía nutridos y retados.
Los feligreses reconocen su misión parroquial. Parroquias
Parishioners recognize their parish mission. Vibrant parishes vibrantes se aseguran que todos conocen su misión, la
makes sure everyone knows their mission, understands it,
entienden, la aprecian y que la viven.
appreciates it and lives it.
La gente es invitada a usar sus dones que han sido dados por
People are invited to use their gifts they have been given by Dios. La gente es reconocida por sus talentos e invitada a
God. People are recognized for their talents and invited to share
compartirlos; resultando en el crecimiento de ministerios.
them; resulting in the growth of ministries.
La fe es nutrida. Con programas educacionales, misiones,
Faith is nurtured. With educational programs, missions, youth actividades para los jóvenes, etc….. la formación es una parte
activities, etc….formation is an active part of the parish.
active de la parroquia.
There is a plan for a sustainable and responsible future.
Members actively engage one another and envision their role
and collective responsibility for their future.
Existe un plan para un futuro sostenible y responsable. Los
miembros activos se invitan unos a los otros y en visionan su
papel y la responsabilidad colectiva para su futuro.
Who knew?
Quién sabe?
We are looking for help with the following:

Money counters on Sundays. Please contact the office (540-343-7744) for details.
Buildings and Grounds Ministry
 We need to have a big TV and large table moved to the curb (after 5 pm Mass)
 Screens put back in the windows (2 people...would take about 30 minutes)
Please contact the office, 540-343-7744 to make arrangements!
Hope you enjoy and will take advantage of this new feature of our bulletin. We encourage people to get involved and
appreciate all of your help.
PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY...OCTOBER 30
Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood. It is a day to reflect upon
and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one. This nationwide event is coordinated and sponsored by the USA Council of Serra International. It
is traditionally scheduled for the fourth Sunday of October.
is
Domingo del Sacerdocio...30 de octubre
El Domingo del Sacerdocio es un día especial dedicado a honrar el sacerdocio. Es un día
ra reflexionar y reafirmar el papel central del sacerdote dentro de la vida de la Iglesia. Este
evento a nivel nacional es coordinado y patrocinado por el Consejo Internacional Serra de
Estados Unidos, y es tradicionalmente celebrado el cuarto domingo de octubre.
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Minutes from October Pastoral
Council Meeting
1. Now that the Living Our Mission
Campaign is over, the Pastoral Council
wants to encourage everyone to complete
their pledges!
2. The architect is continuing to work with
the Diocese and the City on permits for the Church Renovation
Project. It is hoped permits can be obtained by December.
3. The Council is grateful to all who attended and helped with our
successful Parish Picnic. Several ideas were discussed to make it an
even better event next year.
4. The Council wants to remind everyone that Mass is offered every
Friday at 7:30 AM at St. Gerard. We encourage everyone to attend as
often as they can.
Minuta de la reunión en octubre del Consejo
Pastoral
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ya que terminamos la campaña Viviendo nuestra Misión, el
Consejo Pastoral quiere animar a todos a completar sus compromisos de donaciones ¡a la campaña!
El arquitecto sigue trabajando con la diócesis y la ciudad de
Roanoke para los permisos necesarios para el Proyecto de
Renovación. Se espera que
estos permisos se obtengan para diciembre.
El consejo está muy agradecido a todos los que asistieron y
ayudaron en nuestro exitoso Picnic de la parroquia, Varias
ideas fueron discutidas para hacerlo aún mejor el año que
viene.
El consejo quiere recordarles a toda la gente que hay misa
cada viernes a las 7:30 am aquí en San Gerardo. Los animamos a asistir tan a menudo
como pueda.
A Thought from St. Teresa of Avila
“Christ has no body now
on earth, but yours;
no hands but yours;
no feet but yours.
Yours are the eyes through which
He is to go about doing good;
yours are the hands
with which He is
to bless people now.”
Un pensamiento de Santa Teresa de Ávila
Cristo no tiene ahora cuerpo
en la tierra sino el tuyo,
no tiene manos sino las tuyas,
no tiene pies sino los tuyos,
tuyos son los ojos con los que la compasión
de Cristo mira al mundo,
tuyos son los pies con los que Él camina para hacer el bien,
tuyas son las manos con las que ahora
Él bendice a los hombres.
OUTSIDE THE PARISH
The Most Reverend Francis X. DiLorenzo, invite everyone
in the Richmond Diocese to join in worship and fellowship at
the 33rd Annual Red Mass and Dinner on Thursday,
Nov 10. Reverend Monsignor R. Francis Muench, J.C.L.,
Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Richmond will celebrate the
Red Mass. Mass is at 6:00 p.m. at Mary, Mother of the
Church Abbey, 12829 River Road, Goochland. The dinner
will follow in the Benedictine College Prep Dining Hall. The
keynote address will be given by Reverend Paul D. Scalia,
Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, Diocese of Arlington. Father
Scalia is the son of former Supreme Court Justice Antonin
Scalia. Tickets for the dinner are $65.00 each. The Saint
Thomas More Society is an educational, fraternal, and
service organization of Catholic lawyers.
Further
information can be obtained from Society President, James
Schliessmann,[email protected]
804-873-1035.
St. Andrew’s Diocesan Cemetery will host its annual Mass
celebrating All Souls Day on Tuesday, November 2, 2016
at 12:00 noon. Mass will be celebrated at the
Columbarium. Following Mass, the Gift of Life Association
will lead the praying of the Rosary. In event of rain, the
liturgy will be celebrated at Our Lady of Nazareth.
OLIVE BRANCH Gift Store at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
in Salem...The 2017 annual St. Joseph Sunday Missal and
Guides for Christian Prayer and Liturgy of the Hours are on
the way. If you wish to reserve a copy, please come by the
Olive Branch by October 30. They will be placed out for sale
on November 5. New merchandise has been received at the
store for autumn and advent. Come and see what is new for
your seasonal shopping. Many new gift ideas including
rosaries, medals, crucifixes and gifts for the home are available now. Hours for the book store are Wednesday from
1 - 4 pm and 4:30 - 7 pm. Saturday from 10 am - 1pm and
on Saturday and Sunday before and after Mass.
Resurrection Catholic Church (in Moneta) 11th
Annual Fair Trade Sale will be held Saturday November 12th
from 9 A.M. to 5 PM and Sunday November 13th from noon
until 4 P.M.
Each purchase helps families in both the United States and
less developed countries work their way out of poverty.
Choose from an abundance of hand crafted items for
yourself, your home or as gifts. Buying a scarf, basket,
jewelry, pottery, household items, or gift allows the artisans,
who create them to put more nutritious food on the table,
send their children to school and have access to medical
care. If you choose to buy and use fair trade items, your
purchases will reflect your faith and your stand for justice.
You will probably also find a little gift for yourself, guilt free.
We hope you will come and support this effort. If you have
questions, contact Kathy Lietz at 721-3330 or
[email protected].
Life Long Christian Formation – Formaci•n Cristiana de por Vida
October 23, 2016
RICA. ADULTOS, J‚VENES Y
NIƒOS INTERESADOS EN EL
PROCESO DEL Rito de
Iniciaci•n Cristiana de Adultos.
¿Estás interesado en conocer más
sobre la fe católica? ¿Deseas
completar tus sacramentos de
iniciación (a través del bautismo,
confirmación o eucaristía)? Para mayor información diríjase
a: María Morales al 540-343-7744.
La pr•xima sesi•n es ESTE martes 25 de octubre de
6:30-8:00PM
RCIA. INTERESTED ADULTS, YOUTH AND CHILDREN
IN THE Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults PROCESS!
Are you interested in finding out more about the Catholic
Faith? Do you desire to complete your Christian Initiation
(through The Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, or
Eucharist)? For more information please contact Maria
Morales @ 540-343-7744.
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The next session will be THIS Tuesday, October 25
from 6:30-8:00PM.
Please pray for the following couple, as they
will soon receive the sacrament of Holy
Matrimony:
Por favor oren por la siguiente pareja
que pronto recibirá el sacramento del Santo
Matrimonio:
Mar†a Elena Ortiz y Rolando Becerra
J•venes Adultos Cat•licos del
Valle de Roanoke entre los 20 y
35 años están invitados a
participar en los distintos eventos
mensuales. Para encontrar otros
eventos visiten
facebook.com/rvcya.
All Young Adults 20-35 are
welcome to participate in the
monthly sessions. Go to
facebook.com/rvcya to see all
the events.
YOUTH CONFIRMATION. THIS Tuesday October 25 at
7:00 pm on the office side is the class. Do not forget to turn
in the forms for the registration for Confirmation and for the
retreat on Saturday, November 12 at Our Lady of Nazareth
Church.
CONFIRMACI‚N DE J‚VENES. La clase es ESTE martes
25 de octubre a las 7:00pm del lado de las oficinas. No
olviden traer sus formas llenas de inscripción a la
Confirmación y al retiro que ser„ el s„bado 12 de
noviembre en la iglesia Nuestra Se…ora de Nazaret.
SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO
Pr•xima charla pre bautismal: será
anunciada.
Pr•xima fecha de bautismo: sábado 5 de
noviembre a las 11:00 AM y el sábado 26 de
noviembre a las 11:00 AM. Existe un l†mite
de 10 ni…os o hasta 6 familias por cada
s„bado.
Las familias interesadas deben: 1.) asistir a misa todos los
domingos, 2.) Estar inscritas en la parroquia, 3.) Tener
llena la forma de inscripción al bautismo. Los ni…os NO
deben venir a la pl„tica para evitar interrupciones.
Catechist Formation is next Sunday from 10:45 am to
12pm in the large room.
FORMACION PARA PAREJAS.
¿Cuál es la misión de la familia en la Iglesia?
¿Cómo sería una familia inspirada en Jesús?
¿ES JESUS EL CENTRO DE MI FAMILIA?
Esta y muchas otras preguntas son respondidas en los
talleres de formación que continúan el último domingo de mes
de 2 – 3:30 PM. La pr•xima sesi•n ser„ el 30 de octubre,
2016
Invitamos a todas las parejas (casadas o no) a estas sesiones
de formación para la familia.
Para mayor información, hable con Paula y Héctor Carreón o
con Joana y Jesús Flores o con Sergio y Claudia Arriaga o
llaman a María Morales a la oficina entre semana al 3437744.
Another Look at Sacramentals and
Devotional Prayer by Jim Gontis. (continues)
THE ROLE OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
IN PRAYER. These experiences reach deep into
our souls. We know we are Catholic. More than
knowing, we feel we are Catholic. I would wager
that if you asked practicing Catholics what their
strongest memories are of their Catholic faith, most
would speak of liturgical experiences, sacramentals,
and devotional prayer. They wouldn't use those
terms, though. They might say Holy Hours, incense,
rays of sunlight shining through stained-glass
windows, or lighting a votive candle. They might
speak of Corpus Christi processions and the
crowning of the statue of Mary in the month of May.
They might mention the Brown Scapular they
received from their grandmother when they made
their First Holy Communion or a favorite statue from
their childhood church …http://www.usccb.org/beliefsand-teachings/how-we-teach/catechesis/catecheticalsunday/prayer/parish-resources-jim-gontis.cfm
The Gospel at Home. This Week’s Gospel:
Luke 18:9-14 Pharisees were the religion teachers
of Jesus’ time. They taught Jews their religious
traditions and challenged them to apply the Law to
their lives. Jesus had more in common with the
Pharisees that with any other religious group of his
day. In Sunday’s Gospel story, Jesus is not
criticizing the values and belief of a whole religious
group. He is criticizing an individual Pharisee’s selfrighteousness. In Jesus’ time few people liked tax
collectors because they collaborated with the
Roman government. Jesus’ story challenges us to
examine how we view others and how God views
us. In God’s eyes, everybody is somebody.
Pray Together. Together read the Gospel parable
of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Then spend a
moment or two in silence, and then repeat three
times the prayer “Lord, have mercy on us!”
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ocuments/2016-17/gospel-at-home/Gospel-at-Home102316-Eng.pdf
Otra mirada a los sacramentales y a la
oración devocional por Jim Gontis. (continúa)
EL PAPEL DE LA EXPERIENCIA
PERSONAL EN LA ORACIÓN. Estas
experiencias penetran profundamente en nuestras
almas. Sabemos que somos cat„licos. M…s que
saber, sentimos que somos cat„licos. Apostar†a
que si se preguntara a los cat„licos practicantes
cu…les son sus recuerdos m…s vivos de su fe
cat„lica, la mayor†a hablar†a de las experiencias
lit‡rgicas, los sacramentales y la oraci„n
devocional. Sin embargo, no usar†an esos tˆrminos.
Podr†an decir Horas Santas, incienso, rayos del sol
brillando por los vitrales, o encender una vela
votiva. Podr†an hablar de las procesiones del
Corpus Christi y la coronaci„n de la imagen de
Mar†a en el mes de mayo. Podr†an mencionar el
Escapulario Marr„n que recibieron de su abuela
cuando hicieron su Primera Comuni„n, o una
estatua favorita de la iglesia de su infancia…
El Evangelio en el hogar. El Evangelio de esta
semana: Lucas 18,9-14 Los fariseos eran los
maestros de religi„n en tiempos de Jes‡s. Ellos
ense‰aban a los jud†os sus tradiciones religiosas y
los animaban a aplicar la Ley en su vida. Jes‡s
ten†a m…s en com‡n con los fariseos que con
cualquier otro grupo religioso de su ˆpoca. En el
relato del Evangelio del domingo acerca del fariseo
y el cobrador de impuestos, Jes‡s no est…
criticando los valores y creencias de todo un grupo
religioso. M…s bien critica la soberbia de un fariseo
en particular. En los tiempos de Jes‡s, pocas
personas quer†an a los cobradores de impuesto
porque ellos colaboraban con el gobierno romano.
El relato de Jes‡s nos reta a examinar c„mo vemos
a los dem…s y c„mo Dios nos ve a nosotros. A los
ojos de Dios, todos somos alguien importante.
Rezar juntos. Lean juntos la par…bola del
Evangelio del fariseo y el recaudador de impuestos.
Luego permanezcan por unos momentos en
silencio y repitan tres veces la oraci„n “Se‰or, ten
misericordia de nosotros”.
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