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84 Carleton Avenue * Central Islip, New York 11722
Phone: 631-234-6535 * Fax: 631-234-7474 * Email: SJOGNO1@AOL.COM
Website: www.stjohnofgodparish.org
Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Freddy Lozano, Associate Pastor
Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate/Admin.
Rev. John Ekwoanya, in Residence
Sr. Claudia Allen, CSJ, Apostolado Hispano
Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette
Ms Carmen Roncal, Pastoral Associate
Dcn. René O. Alvarado
Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Religious Education
Mr. John (Jack) Lafferty, Pastoral Associate (Fundraising/CMA)
Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Music Ministry
Mrs. Patricia Walsh, Secretary
Parish Center: 631-234-6535
Religious Education: 631-234-4040
Outreach Office: 631-234-1884
Cemetery Office: 631-234-8297
Parish Office Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(For Mass Cards)
Emergency Sick Calls Any Time
Apostolado Hispano
631-234-6535
Equipo Pastoral Que Habla Español
Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor
Rev. Freddy Lozano,
Pastor Asociado
Hna. Claudia Allen, CSJ
Sra. Carmen Roncal
Sra. Ana Sullivan,
Ministerio Social
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Chapel
Sunday: 8:00 AM Church
9:30 AM Church
11:00 AM Chapel
Misas En Español
Vigilia Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla
Domingo:
9:30 AM Capilla
12:30 PM Capilla
Martes:
7:00 PM Capilla
Bilingual Special Needs Mass
With Special Blessings to the sick
1st Sunday of every month: 4:00PM Chapel
Adoration & Benediction
1st Friday of the Month:
English 9:30 AM to Noon Church
Weekday Masses
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM Church
Devotions
Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday at 9:00 AM Mass
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM in the Church
or by appointment. Please call the Parish Center.
Baptism: 1st Sunday at 2:00 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
631-234-1113 or 631-234-6324
www.olprov.org
Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift
Español 8:00 PM to 9:00PM Church
Sacramentos
Bautizos en Español:
2do y 4to Domingo de cada mes, 2:00 PM
Los padres de los niños deben ir a la oficina para inscribirlos.
Llame 631-234-6535 x 106 para una cita.
Confesiones: Los sábados a las 4:00 PM
Primera Comunión y Confirmación:
Niños de 6 hasta los 17 años deben asistir a las clases de
Educación Religiosa de acuerdo a su edad. Llame: 631-234-4040
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
11:00 AM.
Matrimonio: Inscribirse 6 meses antes de la fecha de la boda.
Llame: 631-234- 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
631-234-1113 o 631-234-6324
www.olprov.org
Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift
FEBRUARY 15, 2015  SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mass Intentions for the Week of February 15:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00PM
5:00PM
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In honor of BVM
Frank Tiberio
William Gerry
For Souls in Purgatory
For Healing of Rita Beaulieu
Daniel McCarthy
Rosalie & Ursula
&Rottmann Family
– 8:00AM – All those enrolled in the
Society of Prayer
– 9:30AM – Adelaide & Clem Novack
– 11:00AM – All people of St. John of God
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
Please keep in mind when considering Your Donation to
the Parish that We Have Raised Our BREAKEVEN
AMOUNT from $8,500 per week to $9,000. This is due
to increase cost and expenses (Electric, gas, oil, etc…)
GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD.
Por favor tenga en cuenta al considerar Su donación a la
parroquia que Hemos Aumentado nuestra CANTIDAD DE
EQUILIBRIO de $8,500 por semana a $9,000. Esto se debe
al aumento de costos y gastos (electricidad, gas, petróleo,etc)
Weekend of Feb 7 & Feb. 8
Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday –
Weekday
Gn 4:1-15, 25
Mk/Mc 8:11-13
Tuesday –
The seven Holy Founders of the
Servite Order
Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 Mk/Mc 8:14-21
Wednesday – Ash Wednesday
Jl 2:12-18
2Cor 5:20—6:2
Mt/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday – Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Dt 30:15-20
Lk/Lc 9:22-25
Friday –
Friday after Ash Wednesday
Is 58:1-9a
Mt/Mt 9:14-15
Saturday
St. Peter Damian, Bishop & Doctor
of the Church
Is 58:9b-14
Lk/Lc 5:27-32
Sunday –
First Sunday of Lent
Gn 9:8-15
1 Pt 3:18-22
Mk/Mc 1:12-15
Bread & Wine and Altar Candle Memo‐
rials are still available for this
year. Stop at the Parish
Office to
reserve a special week.
Announced Masses are also
available for 2015. Stop at the
Parish Office to reserve a special date.
SEE WHAT’S NEW ON OUR WEB PAGE:
www.stjohnofgodparish.org
Mass Presiders’ Schedule: February, 2015
Calendar of Events: February to March, 2015
Sunday Collection:
$11,000
$10,500
$ 8,452.51
$10,000
$9,500
Parish Maintenance &
Repairs:
$9,000
$8,500
$8,000
$ 2,447.
$7,500
$7,000
$6,000
ATTENDANCE:
0
1,341
Budget
$9,000
$8,452.
SPECIAL COLLECTION DATES
February 22
March 15
Church in Need Catholic Relief Services
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Wednesdays: February 25
7:30PM in Chapel
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Thursday: February 26
7:00 pm to 7:45pm
in Chapel
PRAY FOR THE DECEASED
Rita Pisano John Simichi, Sr.
Marie Obst O’Connor P. McBride
Carmine N. Pisano
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER
ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS
March 4: Reunión Mandatoria para todos los
Ministros de la Eucaristia que llevan Comunión a
los enfermos, en la Iglesia a las 7:30pm. Tome nota
el ministro que no asista será temporalmente suspendido de su ministerio.
PLEASE CONSIDER PUTTING SAINT JOHN OF GOD
PARISH IN YOUR WILL
Consider making a bequest to your
Parish of St. John of God. Your gift
will allow the parish to continue
God’s work here in Central Islip for
generations to come.
HELP SOLICIT ADVERTISERS
FOR SJOG BULLETIN
Please consider asking the businesses (stores, restaurants, etc..) that you frequent to advertise in our
bulletin. The bulletin is an easy way to reach families with information about a business. For more
information how to advertise in our bulletin, call
Frank Capanzano at 631-987-0064
AYUDE A SOLICITAR ANUNCIADORES
PARA EL BOLETIN DE SJOG
Por favor considere preguntar en los negocios
(tiendas, restaurants, etc..) que tan frecuente
publican en nuestro boletín. El boletín es una
forma fácil de llegar a las familias con información acerca de los negocios. Para más información de cómo publicar en nuestro boletín,
llame a Frank Capanzano: 631-987-0064
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
MARQUE SU CALENDARIO
 FEBRUARY 15: S. Claudia’s 80th Birthday
Celebration at 1:30PM in the Cafeteria.
 FEBRUARY 17: SVdP Meeting at 12Noon
in Conference Room
 FEBRUARY 18: Ash Wednesday. See
bulletin for distribution of Ashes.
 FEBRUARY 19: Special Needs Committee
Meeting at 7:00PM in the Seton Room
FEBRUARY 20: Station of the Cross
(English) in Church at 9:00AM and (Spanish) at
7:30PM in Church.
 FEBRUARY 21: Retiro “Cuaresma, Tiempo
de Volver a Dios”, 2:00—6:30PM in the Cafeteria
FEBRUARY, 2015
St. John of God Pray for ...
Carmen Blas
Sue Bond
Patrick Cox
Victoria Delruccio
Eileen Donalson
Chris Gómez
James Harker
Mary Kennedy
Joseph Lozito
John Lloyd
Jean Milone
Cheryl Morse
Brae Oquendo
Carmen Ramos
Carlos Ruíz
Kathy Sánchez
James Santiago
Aleja Soto
Sixta Valentin
Patricia Watkins
Rosemary Watkins
Eileen (A Young Mother)
If you wish to add, keep or remove any name
on the Parish Prayer List during FEBRUARY,
please use this cut-out Form and return it to
the Parish Office or place it in the Collection
Basket.
———————————————————–———
PARISH PRAYER LIST
(…)ADD
(…)KEEP
(…)REMOVE
COMPLETE NAME(S) …………………….…
REQUESTED BY.……………………………...
PHONE #...………………………………………
TODAY’S DATE.……………………………....
Si usted desea colocar, mantener o remover el
nombre de un pariente, amigo, etc en la Lista de
Oración de la Parroquia durante el mes de
FEBRERO, por favor use el formulario de abajo
y retórnelo a a Oficina Parroquial o colóquelo en
la Canasta de la Colecta.
………………………………………..…………………………
FORMULARIO LISTA DE ORACION PARROQUIAL
(….)AGREGAR
(….)MANTENER
(….)REMOVER
NOMBRE COMPLETO: ………………………………
Solicitado por: ……………………………………………
# de Teléfono: …………………………………………….
FECHA DE HOY: …………………………………………..
PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE
Telephone: 234-1884
Ana Sullivan, Coordinator
Telephone: 234-6324
Visit us at: www.olprov.org
Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal
Like us on Facebook.
Our Lady of Providence had an amazing
Catholic Schools Week! Our Open House was very
successful. Prospective parents and students were
introduced to teachers and staff in addition to touring
our wonderful school. Visitors were able to see
Smart Boards and other technology in action. We
cannot wait to welcome new students into our OLOP
family. Although our week was shortened due to the
snowy weather, we were able to see our students’
Catholic and school spirit shining. It was an
incredible week!
On Super Bowl Sunday, February 1st, the
National Junior Honor Society, along with Mrs.
Barbara Garcia and Miss Patty Ryan, took the Long
Beach Polar Bear Plunge to raise funds for the Make
a Wish Foundation. Brrrr! We are very proud of all
of them. They were able to raise $585.00 for this
charitable foundation. Way to go!!
Thanks all parishioners for your weekly support!
Thrift Shop
BAG SALE!!
$4.00 a BAG
Please come and browse around.
THRIFT SHOP HOURS:
Monday through Thursday
10AM—2PM
Monday & Thursday
6PM—7:15PM
Sunday
10AM—3:00PM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
CLOSED
FOOD PANTRY HOURS:
Monday &Thursday
Tuesday & Wednesday
Friday & Saturday
Sunday
6PM—7:15PM
10AM—12 Noon
CLOSED
12Noon—3PM
SUFFOLK CANCER ERVICE PROGRAM
The program is offering FREE Cancer screenings
for women 40 years and older who reside in Suffolk
County, are uninsured and/or underinsured.
Clinical Breast Exams—Mammograms
PAP/Pelvic Exams—Stool Base Colorectal Cancer
Screening (for men and women over 50 years and
older).
If you need more information, you may call the
Outreach office at 234-1884 or Cancer Center
Program at (631) 548-6320
PRAYING USING SACRED SCRIPTURE
Come and center yourself on our Lord:
LECTIO DIVINA GROUPS
Dates to Remember
February 16-22nd
February 23rd
February 25th
– Winter Recess
– No School
– School Reopens
– 11:30 Dismissal
– Faculty Meeting
MONDAY AT 9:30AM—CHURCH
MONDAY AT 6:15PM—CONFERENCE ROOM PASTORAL CENTER
THURSDAY (SPANISH) AT 7:30PM`Conference
Room
SUNDAY (SPANISH) AT 10:45AM
Small Cafeteria Pastoral Center
SUNDAY AT NOON (AFTER 11AM MASS)
Conference Room Pastoral Center
If you want to participate in a group or start and lead your
own group call the Parish Center: 631-234-6535
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ORANDO CON LAS SAGRADAS ESCRITURAS
Vengan y enfóquense en Nuestro Señor y participe en alguno de los Grupos de Lectio Divina nombrados arriba, o tal vez desea dirigir su propio
grupo llame al Centro Parroquial 631-234-6535
para más información.
Saint John of God Religious Education
Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives
Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director
Telephone: 631-234-4040
Email: sjogre@verizon.net
Saint John of God Religious Education
Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives
The Office of Religious Education is closed and there are no classes during the week of February Break. We will re-open on
Monday, February 23 at 11:00am.
Exciting things are happening in Religious Education!
Lenten Bible Study: The Passion Narratives: Enrich your spiritual journey this Lent in a Wednesday evening Bible Study
Group. Maggie Martin (631-234-4040) will lead this discussion on the Passion Narratives beginning at 6:30pm on the following
4 Wednesdays: February 25, March 4, March 18 & March 25. This informal group will meet in the Chapel. Please come prepared for discussion by reading the Gospel Passages while reflecting on the Questions for Discussion.
What does each of the four Evangelists STRESS the most in the Passion narrative?
• Mark: the suffering of J esus, how he was tr agically r ejected, unfair ly condemned, viciously beaten, hor r ibly insulted,
and cruelly mistreated by multiple groups
• Matthew: the kingship of J esus, how the de-facto ruling powers (i.e. Pilate & Caiaphas) conspired to get rid of someone
they saw as a political threat
• Luke: the innocence of J esus, how Pilate said he did not deser ve death, and other s (Her od Antipas, centur ion, r e
pentant thief) also recognized his innocence
• John: the exaltation of J esus, how he r emains in char ge, dr iving the all action, completing the will of the Father , and
being glorified as he is lifted up.
Wednesday, February 25:
The Last Supper and the Agony in the Garden
Read Matt 26:20-56, Mark 14:17-52, Luke 22:14-53, John 13:1-38/18:1-12
Questions for Discussion:
• Where are you now on your faith journey? Hopefully you made time this week to sit quietly and reflect on the Gospel
passages. What did that experience mean to you? Are you ready to walk to Way of the Cross with our Lord?
• The Gospels of Matthew, Mark & Luke are referred to as the Synoptic Gospels because they can be compared column by
column with each other. What is common to all 3 accounts of the Last Supper? What is in the Synoptic accounts of the Last
Supper and NOT in the Gospel of John?
• How is Peter’s denial placed differently in Luke’s account?
• In John’s Gospel, Jesus’ Last Supper is not a Passover Meal. Why is this significant? Also in Johns Gospel, Jesus washes
the feet of all of his disciples. Then he tells them, “I have given you an example that you also should do as I have done to
you.” How does this speak to you?
• Who is with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemene? How does Judas identify Jesus in the garden? How do the Synoptic
accounts differ from the Gospel of John?
• What observations can you make about the betrayal of Judas and the arrest?
• What other observations would you like to bring to the discussion?
Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus
Camine en las Huellas de Jesús
The Holy Land
July 20 – 29, 2015
Galilee, Cana, Mount of Beatitudes,
Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Emmaus
If you are interested in joining us on this “once in a lifetime” spiritual journey, please contact
Maggie Martin at 631-234-4040 / 631-220-8295.
Tierra Santa
Please Send in your Enrollment & Deposit Today!
Julio 20 – 29, 2015
Galilea, Canaa, Monte de las Beatitudes, Belen,
Jerusalén, Emaús
Si usted esta interesado en disfrutar con nosotros en este viaje espiritual “de una sola vez en la vida”, por favor
llame a Maggie Martin al 631-234-4040/631-220-8295.
Por favor envie su Inscripción y el Depósito Hoy!
ST. JOHN OF GOD GARAGE SALE
JUNE 2015
SAN JUAN DE DIOS VENTA EN EL GARAJE
JUNIO, 2015
YOUR PRICELESS TREASURES (YOU WANT TO
DONATE) CAN BE TREASURE/INCOME FOR ST.
JOHN OF GOD PARISH
SUS TESOROS DE INCALCULABLE VALOR (QUE
DESEA DONAR) PUEDEN SER EL TESORO/
INGRESO PARA LA PARROQUIA SAN JUAN DE
DIOS
DO NOT BRING OR DROP OFF
ANYTHING AT THE PARISH
NO TRAIGA O DEJE NADA EN LA
PARROQUIA
If you would like to donate the following items:
•
•
Furniture, Crystal, Tools, Bicycles, Clothes)
only in excellent condition),
Anything of value that you would like to donate to St. John of God Parish as a fundraiser
will be much appreciated….
PLEASE CALL:
SI USTED DESEA DONAR LOS SIGUIENTES ARTICULOS:
•
•
Muebles, Cristalería, Herramientas, Bicicletas, Ropa (Sólo en Excelente Estado),
Cualquier cosa de valor que le gustaria donar
a la Parroquia San Juan de Dios como Recaudacion de Fondos será muy apreciada..
POR FAVOR LLAME AL:
MR. JORGE ALVAREZ: 631-236-5400
SR. JORGE ALVAREZ: 631-236-5400
(ENGLISH or SPANISH) HE WILL MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOU TO LOOK AT THE ITEMS AND PICK
THEM UP.
(INGLES o ESPAÑOL) EL HARA UNA CITA CON USTED
PARA MIRAR LOS ARTICULOS Y RECOJERLOS.
MATCHING FUNDS
FONDOS EQUIVALENTES
DO NOT BRING OR DROP OFF
ANYTHING AT THE PARISH
Have you ever considered asking the company you
work for if they are involved in Matching Funds? It
is a great way to support your Parish and the many
ministries here at St John Of God.
There are over 400 Companies on Long Island that
are involved. For example: Verizon will donate up
to 700 dollars for 50 hrs, of volunteer service, or
for cash donations 1 for 1 up to 1000. dollars, If
you are interested or need more information
call Jack Lafferty at 631- 234 6535 Ext. 135 or 516
-375-5850
ST. JOHN OF GOD BOWLING
Looking for anybody interested to enjoy a night of
bowling sometime in March. Good & Bad bowlers,
beginners.... just for fun. Call Jack Lafferty 631-2346535 Ext. 135 or Cell 516-375-5850
IRISH ~ ITALIAN NIGHT
Looking to see if there is anybody interested in
putting an IRISH ~ ITALIAN NIGHT, does not
have to be in March. For more information call
Jack Lafferty 631-234-6535 Ext. 135 or Cell 516375-5850.
NO TRAIGA O DEJE NADA EN LA
PARROQUIA.
¿Ha considerado usted preguntar en su trabajo, si ellos participan en Fondos Equivalentes? Esta es una fbuena forma
de apoyar a su Parroquia y a los muchos ministerios en
SJOG.
Hay más de 400 compañias en Long Island que están
participando. Por ejemplo: Verizon donará hasta $700 por 50
horas de servicio voluntario o donaciones en efectivo 1 por
$1 hasta $1000 dólares. Si usted está interesado o necesita
más información llame a Jack Lafferty al 631-234-6535 Ext.
135 or 516-375-5850
ST JOHN OF GOD BOWLING
Buscando a interesados a disfrutar una noche de bolos
en Marzo. Buenos o malos bolistas, principiantes, .. sólo
por diversión. Llamar a Jack Lafferty 631-234-6535 Ext.
135 or Cel. 516-375-5850
NOCHE IRLANDESA—ITALIANA
Buscando si hay alguien interesado en tener
una Noche Irlandesa—Italiana, no tiene que ser
en Marzo. Lllamar a Jack Lafferty 631-2346535 Ext. 135 o Cel. 516-375-5850
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
February 16, 2014
FEBRUARY 18
Ashes will be distributed at these Masses and
Prayer Services:
7:30 AM Ashes Only
9:00 AM Mass
10:00 AM Ashes
**11:00 AM Service
12:10 PM Mass
*1:00—1:30 PM Ashes only
*5:30—6:00 PM Ashes only
6:30 PM Prayer Service
7:30 PM Mass
7:30 PM Mass
Church
Church
Hoppin Drive
(Alfonso’s Apts Blg)
**McGann Village
Church (no music)
*Touro Law School
*Touro Law School
Church
Chapel (Spanish)
Church (Spanish)
*Contact at Touro Law School: Manuel Esteban
917-202-9015
**Contact at McGann Village: Joan Walsh 973-945– 6998
LENTEN OBSERVANCE:
FEED THE POOREST OF THE
POOR IN OUR AREA!
WHO: The Immigr ant Day Wor ker s who hir e themselves out for the day.
WHERE: Cor ner of Fifth Ave and Suffolk Ave is
where the “shape up site” is located. **All volunteers
can meet in the SJOG Parking lot at 9:30am and follow
Mr. Alfonso and Sonia Paredes over to the shape upsite.
WHEN: Ever y Tuesday and Fr iday mor ning;
9:30am during LENT; meet in the SJOG Parking Lot.
WHAT: Help ser ve hot soup, sandwiches, hand out
small religious articles.
WHY: When I was hungr y, thir sty, alone, a for eigner in a strange land; you fed me, you gave me some
coffee, a sandwich, and a smile of welcome……
(Matthew 25).
ONE MORE VERY SIGNIFICANT LENTEN ACTIVITY!
**All adult volunteers engaging in an official ministry
of SJOG should meet the 3 requirements (vol. form,
code of conduct, background)** Info call: Parish Office
631-234-6535
SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH PROGRAM
“11 STEP PRAYER”—February 22, From: 2pm to
th
4 pm. Free will offering. Presenter: Josephine Daspro,
csj and Linda Oristano. More information please call
631-273-1187Ext. 123
THE PARISH OFFICES
WILL BE CLOSED THIS
MONDAY IN OBSERVANCE
OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY.
Confraternity of Christian Mothers
Annual Valentine Cake Sale
February 14th & 15th
After All the Masses
Do you like to bake??
Christian Mothers could
use your help. If you like to bake and would
like to help your parish, your donations of
cakes, breads, cookies, cupcakes and other
delicious desserts will be graciously
accepted. Please bring your
donations to the School
Lobby when you come to
Mass.
Proceeds from this fundraiser go to our
Parish.
SUPPORT THE YOUTH GROUP AND SOCCER
TEAM OF ST. JOHN OF GOD
Buy a $5.00 chance
First Prize:
Second Prize:
Third Prize:
iPhone 6
$500.00 Cash
$250.00 Cash
Drawing/Sorteo: April 25 @7pm Mass
CENACLE PROGRAM at RETREAT HOUSE
Wednesday, February 18: “FINDING GOD IN ASH
WEDNESDAY—SILENT DAY OF CONTEMPLATION”,
10:00am—4:00pm Presenters: Fr. Larry Lewis,
M.M. and Cenacle Team. Offering $50 Includes
lunch.
Saturday, February 21: “SABBATH”, 9:30am—
1:30pm Presenters: Sr. Judy Osterburg, r.c. and
Valerie Dunne, Cenacle Staff Associate. Offering:
$35 Include lunch.
FOR MORE INFORMATION call Retreat Office Manager, 631
-588-8366 or email: Isiedlecki@ cenaclesisters.org
CMA VIDEO WILL BE SHOWN AT ALL MASSES ON:
SATURDAY & SUNDAY , FEBRUARY 21 & 22
LENTEN RETREAT GUEST PRESIDERS
BISHOP J. DUNNE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 5:00PM MASS
MSGR. J. DeGROCCO
SATURDAY, MARCH 7 AT 5:00PM MASS
Monsignor Joseph DeGrocco is a priest of the Diocese of Rockville Centre and is current
ly Pastor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Lindenhurst. Formerly he was Professor
Liturgy and Director of Liturgical Formation at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in
Huntington, and he has also taught as a summer visiting professor at the Catholic University
of America in Washington D.C. He earned a Master of Arts in Theology (Liturgical Studies)
from the University of Notre Dame and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Seminary of the
Immaculate Conception. Msgr. Joe has had parish assignments in St. Kilian, Farmingdale,
St. Elizabeth, Melville, and St. Frances de Chantal Wantagh, in addition to serving as Secretary to Bishop Murphy.
Msgr. Joe is the author of five books and a contributing author of four other books on the
topic of liturgical theology and pastoral liturgy, and writes the “Q and A” column for Pastoral
Liturgy, a national journal. With three of his classmates he is part of a team of four priests
who together give parish missions throughout the diocese.
Msgr. Joe can be seen weekly on television networks throughout the country as the co-host,
along with Bishop Robert Brennan and Bishop Nelson Perez, of Insight, produced by
Telecare.
CHARITABLE DONATIONS
All parishioners who used envelopes or
checks in 2014 for regular collections,
donations can have a letter now just by
asking!
Let the Parish Office know if you need
envelopes for 2015. Just fill in the form below
and drop it in the collection basket or at the
Parish Office.
Yes, ____ Please send a letter stating my
2014 contributions.
Yes, ____ I would like to receive parish
envelopes for my donations in 2015:
(Please Print Clearly)
Name:_________________________________
Telephone Number:______________________
Address:_______________________________
______________________________________
DONACIONES CARITATIVAS
Todos los feligreses quienes
usaron sobres o cheques para las
colectas regulares del 2014 pueden solicitar su
carta.
Déjele saber a la Oficina Parroquial si Ud. necesita sobres para el 2015 o complete el formulario
de abajo y colóquelo en la canasta de la colecta
o traigalo a la Oficina Parroquial.
Sí, ________Por favor envíeme carta detallando mis contribuciones del 2014.
Sí, ________ Desearía recibir sobres de la
parroquia para hacer mis donaciones en el 2015.
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Somos La Parroquia de San Juan de Dios - Comprometidos a La Fe, La Familia, y La Comunidad!
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RETIRO “CUARESMA, TIEMPO DE VOLVER A DIOS”
Sabado 21 de Febrero, 2015 de 2:00—6:30PM en la Cafetería
Habrá música, oraciones, reflexiones, confesiones bendición con el Santísimo. Refrigerio.
PLANEE VENIR AL RETIRO, TRAIGA A UN AMIGO!!!
VIA CRUCIS CADA VIERNES DE CUARESMA
Empezando el Viernes 20 de Febrero a las 7:30pm en la Iglesia.
Todos están invitados a participar.
PASTORAL JUVENIL HISPANA
Nuestros Jóvenes tienen su reunión cada Viernes a las 7:30PM en la Cafetería, except los
Viernes de Cuaresma, debido a la presentacion del Via Crucis. Desea más información sobre este
ministerio hable con el coordinador del Grupo, Selvin Robles.
GRUPO DE JOVENES Y EQUIPO DE FUTBOL DE ST. JOHN OF GOD
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Segundo Premio:
Tercer Premio:
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SORTEO: 25 DE ABRIL DESPUES DE LA MISA DE LAS 7:00PM
MOVIMIENTO RENOVACION CARISMATICA
Concierto de la Amistad, Domingo 22 de Febrero a las 3:00 PM en el Auditorio de San
Juan Bautista.
Retiro Ignaciano 7, 8 y 9 de Marzo en Monte Alvernia auspiciado por el Equipo Diocesano de la Divina Misericordia.
MOVIMIENTO DE CURSILLOS
Clases de la Escuela de Líderes el 23 de Febrero.
Cursillo para Hombres: Del 19 al 22 de Febrero en la Casa Emanuel. Más información
llamar a Jesús Guzman al 516-314-0643
MEDIOS DE DIFUSION
A través de Radio Maria, Diana Pizarro, Director Asociado del PFI, está produciendo el
programa “ALIMENTA TU ESPIRITU” todos los Viernes de 11AM a 12PM. Para escuchar Radio Maria en linea busque a: http://nys.radiomaria.us/rmc/player/player.html
Lectio Divina: es una forma de oración utilizando las Sagradas Escrituras. Se
trata de un proceso de cuatro pasos, usando las Escrituras como base para conocer a
nuestro Señor en una forma más profunda. Fue un proceso desarrollado por San Benedicto y se puede utilizar como oración individual o grupal.
4 PASOS: LEER, MEDITAR, ORAR, CONTEMPLAR
PUEDE COMENZAR CON UNA ORACIÓN AL ESPÍRITU SANTO:
Ven, Espíritu Santo, ilumina mi mente, abre mi corazón para que yo pueda encontrar en la Palabra a Cristo, el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida…...Ayúdame a seguir
hoy, la llamada de Cristo de una manera nueva, conforme a tu palabra. Y lo digo
por todos en el mundo, uno quien es enviado por el Señor, quiero ser un hermano/
hermana, un amigo, ahora voy a ser un discípulo del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu
Santo. Amén.
Paso 1: LEER: ¿Qué dice el texto bíblico? En el nivel más básico: ¿Qué está pa-
sando en este pasaje bíblico? Usted tiene que identificar una PALABRA, FRASE,
IDEA que toca su corazón…..que el Señor pone en tu corazón…..
PRIMERA LECTURA: lea el texto en voz alta lenta y deliberadamente.
REFLEXIÓN: tome varios minutos para reflexionar sobre la lectura y permitir que
el Espíritu Santo le revele UNA PALABRA, UNA FRASE, UNA IDEA/CONCEPTO
que es el centro del significado del texto para usted (¿Qué le está diciendo el texto
bíblico?).
INTERNALIZAR: repetir la palabra o frase en voz alta o en su corazón.
Paso 2: MEDITAR: ¿Qué me está diciendo personalmente Jesús a través del
texto de la Escritura? ¿Qué es lo que Dios quiere que conozca o vea a través del
texto de la Escritura? ¿Cómo este texto me habla a mi experiencia en la vida?
SEGUNDA LECTURA: leer el mismo pasaje.
LA MEDITACIÓN: tome varios minutos para reflexionar sobre la pregunta: ¿Qué
me está diciendo personalmente Jesús a través de este texto de la Escritura?
Paso 3: ORAR: Mi Señor me ha hablado en el texto Bíblico: ¿Qué es lo que le
quiero decir a Dios en oración?
TERCERA LECTURA: puede volver a leer el mismo pasaje.
REFLEXIÓN: Jesús me ha hablado personalmente en este texto Bíblico.
¿Qué quiero decir a mi Señor en oración?
ORACIÓN: diga su oración a Señor ya sea en voz alta o interiormente.
Paso 4: CONTEMPLAR / ACTUAR: Como resultado de mi oración, ¿A qué Jesús me está llamando HACER (esta semana) como resultado de este proceso? Por
último, nuestra oración nos invita a la acción, en definitiva, a ser más compasivo y
fiel.
CONTEMPLAR: en lo que nuestro Señor está llamándome hacer como resultado de
este proceso.
Lectio Divina: is a form of prayer using Sacred Scripture. It is a four step
process, using Scripture as its basis to get to know our Lord in a more profound
way. It is a process that was developed by St. Benedict and can be used in
individual prayer or in a group.
4 STEPS: READ, MEDITATE, PRAY, CONTEMPLATE
MAY WANT TO BEGIN WITH A PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT:
Come Holy Spirit, illuminate my mind, open my heart so I can
encounter in your Word Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the
Life…..Help me follow today, the call of Christ in a new way,
according to your word. And let me be for all in the world, one who is
sent by the Lord, let me be a brother/sister, let me be a friend, let me
be a disciple of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Step 1: READ: What does the Biblical Text Say?
At the most basic level:
What is going on in this Scriptural passage? You have to identify a WORD,
PHRASE, IDEA that touches your heart….that the Lord places in your heart…..
FIRST READING: read the text out loud slowly and intentionally.
REFLECTION: take several minutes to reflect on the reading and allow
the Holy Spirit to surface a WORD, A PHRASE, AN IDEA/CONCEPT that is
central to the meaning of the text for you (What is the Biblical text saying?).
INTERNALIZE: repeat the word or phrase either out loud or in your
heart.
Step 2: MEDITATE:
What is Jesus saying to me personally through this
Scripture Text? What does God want me to know or see through this Scripture
Text. How does this text speak to my experience in life?
SECOND READING: read the same passage again.
MEDITATION: take several minutes to reflect on the question: What is
Jesus saying to me personally through this Scripture Text?
Step 3: PRAY: My Lord has spoken to me in the Scriptural Text:
What do I
want to say back to him in Prayer?
THIRD READING: may want to re-read the same passage again.
REFLECTION: Jesus has spoken to me personally in this Scriptural text.
What do I want to say to my Lord in Prayer?
PRAYER: say your prayer to our Lord either out loud or interiorly.
Step 4: CONTEMPLATE / ACT:
As a result of my prayer, what is Jesus
calling me to DO (this week) as a result of this process? Finally, our prayer calls
us to action ultimately to be more compassionate and faithful.
CONTEMPLATE: on what our Lord is calling you to do as a result of this
process.
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