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St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Serving the Community for 130 Years
February 15, 2015—6th Sunday
251 Franklin St., Hightstown, NJ 08520
February 18
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MONDAY
9:00 am
7:30 pm
TUESDAY
6:45 am
9:00 am
WEDNESDAY
6:45 am
9:00 am
THURSDAY
6:45 am
9:00 am
FRIDAY
9:00 am
SATURDAY
4:30 pm
SUNDAY
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 noon
4:00 pm
February 16
Exequiel Mateos (Anniversary)
Mass in Spanish
February 17
Communion Service
Josephine & Ketlie Theagene
February 18 - Ash Wednesday
Phyllis Perdoni
Tony DiPrima (Healing)
February 19
Communion Service
Kenneth Pinney
February 20
Eileen Cooney
February 21
James Mahoney
February 22
Roberto Aponte
Ruth Scheidermann
Jack Devine
For all living & deceased parish members
Cynthia Murray
February Pilgrim Cross Schedule: Sunday 10:30am Mass
Rev. Patrick J. McDonnell, Pastor, ext. 18
Office Phone: 609-448-0141 ■ Fax: 609-448-8878
Assisting Priests and Deacons who are not assigned to our
Parish, but who come here to help us: Msgr. Hugh Ronan,
Father Lee Inverso, Father Tony Ramos, Latino Ministry:
Father Miguel Valle
Deacon: Tom Garvey, Asst. Deacon: Michael Scannella
Asst. Deacon Andy Fatovic
For emergencies only x30
Assistant to the Pastor: Sheila Conway x25
Nutritional Counseling
Bulletin Editor/Admin. Assistant: Deb Napolitano x11
debn@stanthonychurch.org
Trustee: Tony Humphreys
Helping Hands Coordinator: Judy Abramovitz
609 443-3573
Music Ministries Director: Quentin Marty Ph.D.
609 448-3944
Contemporary Choir: Catherine Doyle 609 448-6120
Director of Operations: Guy Conway x23
facilities@stanthonychurch.org
Parish Accountant : Henry Kazin x10
finance@stanthonychurch.org
Religious Education: Aileen O’Brien x21
education@stanthonychurch.org
Religious Ed. Admin. Assistant/Liaison Latino Community:
Ximena Bustamante x29
Sacrament Secretary: Deacon Michael Scannella x28
sacrament@stanthonychurch.org
Building & Grounds: Eddie Dunn and
Assistant Nick Sebasto x31
Youth Ministry: Liz Guzhnay x12
Parish Office Hours: Mon- Thursd
day — 9AM—4PM
Friday 8AM - 3PM
Visit our website www.stanthony–hightstown.net
Wheelchair Accessible
SCRIPTURE READINGS—Week of February 15
Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21;
Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b,
9c-10; Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor
5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25
Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32
Sunday: Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:1215
Ash Wednesday—The Ashes
The ashes are made from the blessed palms used
in the Palm Sunday celebration of the previous
year. The ashes are christened with Holy Water
and are scented by exposure to incense. While the
ashes symbolize penance and contrition, they are also a
reminder that God is gracious and merciful to those
who call on Him with repentant hearts. His Divine
mercy is of utmost importance during the season of
Lent, and the Church calls on us to seek that mercy
during the entire Lenten season with reflection, prayer
and penance.
http://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/ashwed.php
GROW IN FAITH THIS LENT!
Begin your journey through Lent on Ash Wednesday
with EWTN's coverage of Holy Mass and the Blessing
and Imposition of the Ashes from Rome with Pope Francis. Then, look to EWTN for devotional programming
throughout the Lenten season and a host of new shows
for the Spring! Visit ewtn.com for more information or
to watch programming online!
John Carney, Rebecca Peterson, Josua Estenes, Valerie
Peterson, Pat Bernard, Ted Misiura, Joan Misiura, Joyce
Crosby, Nerina Lamartina, Marie
Cacuzzo, Ronald Shekiro, Christine
Divine, Lauren Conway, Christopher
Prefer, Richard Mastriano, Henry Lloyd,
Carl Rubino, Domonique DeStefano,
Mary Wall, Steven Madonna, Agnes
Medican, and Nancy Aiello.
Names appear for four weeks. 448-0141 x11 or Jennie
Rubino 609 490 –0473 for additional prayers.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Saturday: 4:30 PM;
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 AM; 4:00 PM,
12:00 noon (Español)
Daily Masses: Monday, 7:30 PM Spanish
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM
Consult Bulletin for any special 6:45 AM services
Novena to St. Anthony of Padua
Tuesdays following the 9 AM Mass
Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Wednesdays following the 9 AM Mass
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
st
1 Fridays – after 9:00 AM mass to 7:00 PM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 3:30-4:00 PM, Reconciliation Room
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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reflection by Rev. Leonard N. Peterson
Certain spiritual writers have waxed eloquent about
the “leprosy” of sin on the soul, a worthwhile teaching
metaphor. But I prefer to focus on the compassion of
Jesus in such scenes. He well knew the prescriptions of
Leviticus we hear today. And He would respect the intentions of the lawmakers based on their primitive
medical knowledge. Yet He could look beyond the codified exile such laws imposed on the victims to consider
the deeper implications of the penalties on them,
namely shame and isolation.
Lent 2015 begins this coming Wednesday with its ancient physical symbol of ashes on the forehead. A chief
component of a well-lived Lent is repentance for past
sins and a resolve to change. As we face the uncomfortable facts in our past, we can be tempted to judge
ourselves “wretched,” as the hymn “Amazing Grace”
puts it. It is more than comforting to me to realize in
Lent that my just Judge was once “moved with pity” for
the plight of this unnamed begging leper. That kind of
good news can brighten all of our days and nights as
believing Christians. And, as one writer put it: “The
task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind
us.”
Source: jppc.net/2015/01/07/february-15-2015-sixth-sunday-in-ordinarytime/
Altar Rosary Society—Stations of the Cross
The Altar Rosary Society will be leading the first Stations of the Cross on Friday, February 20, 2015 at
7pm in the church. Come walk with Mary, the
Mother of Jesus, as we try to imagine what her
thoughts were as she journeyed the “Way of the
Cross” with her son. Let us come together to remember what Jesus did for all of us and thank Him
for suffering & dying for our sins and giving us the
gift of eternal life. Call Jan Guthrie 448-7567 or
Rae Rasi 443-6339 for more information.
Palms From Last Year
You can bring your blessed palms from last year to
church before Ash Wednesday and we will use them in
the holy fire that will be lit at the Holy Saturday Vigil
Mass. You can give your blessed palms to an usher at
any mass. Call Janice 448-9120 with any questions.
First Reading: Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46
Although hygiene was a concern, the reason a leper, or
other skin-diseased person was religiously or socially
ostracized was their consequent lack of bodily integrity
thought to be necessary for worship.
Second Reading: I Corinthians 10:31-11:1
The community needs to have a missionary mindset.
Paul’s lifestyle he admits must mirror Christ’s own,
inasmuch as his Corinthian community members never
saw Christ.
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
Biblical “leprosy” was not the disease as we know it
today. Rather, it referred to any “repulsive skin disorder.” The victim in this scene benefits that Jesus was
“moved with pity.” Yet, the cured man’s misplaced
story-telling took away Jesus’ anonymity.
Religious Education
Director: Aileen Mary O’Brien 609-448-0141 x21
education@stanthonychurch.org
Religious Ed. Admin. Assistant/
Liaison Latino Community: Ximena Bustamante
609-448-0141x29 CCD@stanthonychurch.org
Office hours: 9-3 PM Monday – Friday
We are closed Sat. and Sun.
Director’s Corner
“The Great Danger for family life, in the midst of any
society who’s Idols are pleasure, comfort and independence lies in the fact that people close their hearts and
become selfish.”
St. John Paul II
In today’s Gospel, (Mark 1:40-45), Jesus heals a leper.
This is a surprise to the Jews that felt lepers were unclean and therefore unable to participate in the Liturgical life of the Jews.
There is a “messianic secret” theme throughout Mark’s
Gospel-Jesus tells the demons he expels to be silent. Our
Lord wanted to avoid the wrath of his enemies until the
appointed time of his passion.
There will be a special Ash Wednesday service for CCD
students in the gymnasium at 5:00pm.
Ash Wednesday Services - February 18
6:45 am & 9:00 am Mass
12:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:30 pm
7:00 pm
8:30 pm Mass in Spanish
The Catholic Church asks of baptized Catholics:
1. The days of fast (only 1 full meal) and abstinence
(no meat) are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
2. All other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence (no
meat).
Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast
(only one full meal) as above. From the age of 14, people are also obliged to abstain (no meat: this obligation
prohibits the eating of meat, but not eggs, milk products
or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat).
Collection Schedule
Collections: First
Second
2/15
Weekly
Project Love to Africa
2/22
Weekly
Catholic Schools
3/1
Weekly
Capital Campaign
3/8
Weekly
Monthly
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Social Justice Corner - February 15, 2015
He shall dwell apart making his abode outside the camp.
Leviticus 13:46
This passage refers to the treatment of lepers. As long as the
leper had a sore, he/she was considered unclean and could
not live with healthy people. This was considered protection for the many.
Who are today's lepers? Who are the people who are not
permitted to re-enter society as long as there is a “sore.”
The millions of people who are caught up in the US criminal justice system, whether still behind bars, on parole or
considered ex-convicts are often treated as today's lepers.
In many states, ex-convicts lose their right to vote. They
cannot get subsidized housing. They cannot get government loans for education. They cannot serve on a jury.
They cannot find work. The “sore” they still bear is the
“sore” of having been in jail.
Even though statistics show that blacks use drugs no more
than whites use drugs, blacks are arrested and convicted at
an alarming rate; whereas, whites go free. The failed “War
on Drugs” has become the new Jim Crow. By stigmatizing
young black men with the “sore” of incarceration, we've
created a racial caste that makes it close to impossible for
black ex-convicts to re-enter society.
“Drug arrests have tripled since 1980. As a result, more
than 31 million people have been arrested for drug offences
since the drug war began. There are more people in prisons
and jails today just for drug offences than were incarcerated for all reasons in 1980. Nothing has contributed more
to the systematic mass incarceration of people of color in
the United States than the War on Drugs.
“Arrests for marijuana possession accounted for nearly 80
percent of the growth in drug arrests in the 1990's. Despite
the fact that most drug arrests are for nonviolent minor
offenses, the War on Drugs has ushered in an era of unprecedented punitiveness.
“This book argues that mass incarceration is, metaphoricaly, the New Jim Crow and that all those who care about
social justice should fully commit themselves to dismantling
this new racial caste system.” The New Jim Crow, Mass
Incarceration in an Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander, associate professor of law at Ohio State University
Lenore Isleib
Social Justice Committee
lrisleib@aol.com
Here’s to Your Health with Sheila Conway
(Consult your Physician before making any changes to your
exercise or diet regimen.)
Get Motivated for a Morning Workout
Ever notice that when you exercise in the morning, you
feel more alert and productive all day? It’s no coincidence — a morning workout has several advantages for
your body and your mind. First, exercise jump-starts
your metabolism, and keeps you burning calories at a
higher rate all day. Also, you get your exercise out of the way and don’t have to worry
about not having time for your workout routine, should something unexpected come up
during the day.
One recent study found that exercise before
breakfast can counter the ill effects of overeating. Science aside, if you find getting up and exercising in the a.m. is easier said than done, try these tricks.
Move Your Alarm Clock to the other side of the room so you have to get up and out of bed to shut it off.
Make a Date - Having a workout routine buddy is a
great motivator.
Load Workout Music Onto Your iPod - Research has
shown that listening to music when you exercise can
produce positive thoughts and help offset fatigue.
Prep the Night Before - It helps to lay out your exercise
clothes and equipment the night before. That way you
don’t waste any time getting dressed and ready for your
workout.
Tell the World About Your Plans - Thanks to Facebook
and Twitter, you can tell everyone you know about your
morning workout routine. Once you do so, it’s harder
not to follow through with it.
Too Sleepy? Give It Time - After about a week or two,
your body will adjust to your early workout schedule
and it will be easier to get up and out of the house and
head for the gym. Here’s why: When you exercise regularly, you sleep better at night. When you sleep better at
night, waking up to exercise is easier to do.
Source: everydayhealth.com/fitness-pictures/10-ways-to-get-motivated-foryour-morning-workout.aspx#01
Lose your car key?
We have a Subaru car key in the church office. Call
448-0141 x11
Sanctuary Lamp… in Memory of
James Mahoney,
requested by Clare O’Such
CHILDREN’S EASTER CHOIR
HEY KIDS! JOIN ST. ANTHONY’S EASTER CHOIR!
The Easter Choir is now practicing for the 10:30 AM
Mass on Easter Sunday, April 5th. Kids in GRADES 4 AND
ABOVE are invited to sing. Choir practice is on
Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the
church. There is NO practice on Ash Wed.
2/18/15.
It’s not too late to join. Come sign up at the rehearsal. Parents are invited to attend. For more information contact Quentin Marty at 609-448-3944.
Congratulations!
Please join us in wishing a
Happy 59th Anniversary to
Barbara and Adam Povlick
CCD Closings
In the event of unscheduled weather-related CCD closings, please call the church main office 609 448-0141
and listen for Father Pat’s message. Or call Aileen O’Brien x21.
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Building Fund/Capital Campaign Fund
MINISTRIES
A big THANK YOU to all those who continue to support
our monthly Building/Capital Campaign Fund by making their generous donations. We continue to pay our
monthly mortgage payments of $8,446.86 and now
have only 9 more payments to make totaling $76,021.74
and will be paid off in August of 2015. Along with these
important loan payments we continue to provide the
proper maintenance and repairs required to keep our
buildings and grounds in pristine condition, all the
while paying very close attention to costs. We are proud
to say that our maintenance costs have been reduced
substantially this year over the previous several.
Over and above the day to day maintenance and repairs
there still are plans for several projects that will require
substantial investments. As noted previously, the parking lot and concrete walks are a concern and will need
to be addressed, along with our sound and computer
system and backup power.
Once the mortgage is paid off it will free up funds that
will enable us to make these necessary improvements,
which is why your continued support of the Building/
Capital Campaign Fund is so important. In the meantime we will continue our current maintenance program
to keep the building and grounds safe and in the best
condition.
Anthonian Seniors: St. Anthony of Padua Parishioners 50 years
and older are welcome to join our Senior Club. Please call Angie Cruz 609–448–2511, or come to a meeting.
The Mass Offering Total for February 8: $13,644. Your
donations are important; they help Saint Anthony of
Padua continue the good work in the parish and the
community. Please remember the Parish in your Wills
and in your Estate Planning.
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Bereavement Ministry: We meet and talk to people in our parish who have experienced losses; we help you find peace of
mind and soul. Please contact the parish office 609-448-0141
x25 or Deacon Mike Scannella x28. Let God begin his work
with and in you.
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Helping Hands: Diligent volunteers provide a variety of help for
people in the community. Contact: Judy Abramovitz 609 4433573
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King’s Kids is a Children's Liturgy of the Word program held
monthly at the 9 and 10:30 Masses. For information, contact
Joanne and John Tyne. RainbowAndMrT@aol.com
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Knights of Columbus Hightstown We welcome any interested
men of the parish. To learn more please call Rob Walsh 609
509-1718. We are looking to provide more support to the parish .
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Music Ministries - Get involved and share your love of music!
See Quentin Marty after Mass or 609-448-3944; Contemporary Choir Cathy Doyle 609-448-6120,and Spanish Choir:
Nelson Rivera at 609-443-9683
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Prayer Shawl Ministry - Prayer shawls are available at no
charge to ill parishioners, their families or friends. To request a
prayer shawl call Rosemarie Farkas 448-6971 or Rosalie Danek
448-8431. We accept monetary donations. Volunteers are very
much needed! Lessons are available.
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Respect Life Ministry. - The group meets on the 4th Thursday
of each month. For more information, please call Tony Humphreys 609-448-8229. Pregnant? - Need Help? Birthright is
here to help - 49 East Main Street, Freehold NJ 07728; 732462-2888.
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Catholic Annual Appeal
From the Pastor’s Desk
Next weekend is Pledge Sunday for the Annual Catholic
Appeal (APA) throughout the Diocese of Trenton. Each
year the Bishop seeks the support of all of the members
of the diocese to further the work of our ministries. Each
of us has a vital part in all we do in Christ’s name, and
each of us can share in all we do with a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Our single Act of Faith propels the
works of love that build up our church. You make that
happen with a generous gift to the ACA.
This year St. Anthony’s share of the goal is $63,000.
As the people of the Diocese of Trenton, you have an
opportunity to help others see Christ working in our
midst. I ask you to take a moment and truly reflect on
any help you can give. We truly need everyone to participate. This year we again are striving to reach our goal of
$7 million.
I am always grateful and moved by the level of support
you give to our parish. I thank you for your support, and
may God continue to bless you and your family.
RCIA Ministry - If you are 16 years and over and would like to
become a Catholic, or if you have been baptized but have not
received the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation,
please call: Rosemarie Constable 609-448-0974, Steve Pavone
732-446-7661, or Deacon Tom Garvey 609-443-5699.
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Social Concerns Social Concerns (totally funded by your donations) helps those in OUR parish in distress and in need of temporary aid. (Prov 14:31) “To help the poor is to honor God.”
Clothing at Green House The Green House will receive and
distribute gently used, washed and folded clothing SATURDAYS
ONLY from 9:00am to 11:00am. As always, thank you for your
donations and cooperation. Barbara McGeachen 609-4488399
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Social Justice Committee - Our committee's mission is to work
to support the rights of the most vulnerable in our society. All
are welcome. For information call Leigh or Lenore Isleib 609448-6470.
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Spiritual Direction- If you are looking for a deeper relationship
with God, or perhaps ‘just want to pray better’ perhaps spiritual direction would help. For more info or to give it a try, contact
Mary Naylor 609-426-6144 or Sandra Lopez 609 506 1010
by appointment.
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Father Michael Brizio IMC will be helping us on the last Thursday of each month for confession or counsel in the Church
from 7pm to 8:30pm. Call the church office for holiday schedule.
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GED / ESL – Victor Fernandez 609-468-0304
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The Anthonian Seniors are celebrating St. Patrick's
Day on Tuesday, March 3 at noon. Lunch costs $5
per person. Karl Dentino is coming to play Irish
music. Please wear something green. For details call
609 933-4321.
For a complete listing of ministries and groups, please visit our
website or call the church office.
If small children need to visit the restroom or water fountain
during mass, they must be accompanied by an adult. Thank
you for your cooperation!
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Youth Ministry News
Life Teen and Edge will not be Meeting Sunday
February 15th 2015
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DYC 2015 – March 22
DON’T FORGET ASH WEDNESDAY (FEB. 18)
LIFETEEN AND EDGE
Diocesan Youth Celebration @ Notre Dame High School
Info: dotyouth.org or 609-406-7440
CORE THEOLOGY LECTURES
Introduction to Canon Law
Sr. Rose McDermott Saturday, March 7 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Place: Chancery/Pastoral Center, 701 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Cost: $10 (bring a lunch)
Information: 609-403-7205 or kgolaz@dioceseoftrenton.org
March 28 - A Lenten Young Adult Retreat from 10-3pm
Life Lessons of Mary – experience “Calvary” through the life of Mary
Speaker Sr. Mary Agnes Ryan, IHM
Director Department of Evangelization &
Catechesis of Diocese of Trenton
Diocese of Trenton Chancery/ Pastoral Center library
701 Lawrenceville Rd
Trenton, NJ 08638 Price $10.00
Origin of “God Bless You” for Sneezing
One explanation holds that the custom originally began
as an actual blessing. Gregory I became Pope in 590 as an
outbreak of the bubonic plague was reaching Rome. In
hopes of fighting off the disease, he ordered unending
prayer and parades of chanters through the streets. At the
time, sneezing was thought to be an early symptom of the
plague. The blessing ("God bless you!") became a common effort to halt the disease.
A variant of the Pope Gregory I story places it with Pope
Gregory VII, then tells the common story of "Ring Around
the Rosey" being connected to the same plague.
A legend holds that it was believed that the heart stops
when you sneeze, and the phrase "bless you" is
meant to ensure the return of life or to encourage
your heart to continue beating.
Another version says that people used to believe
that your soul can be thrown from your body
when you sneeze, that sneezing otherwise opened
your body to invasion by the Devil or evil spirits,
or that sneezing was your body's effort to force out an
invading evil spirit. Thus, "bless you" or "God bless you"
is used as a sort of shield against evil.
Another belief is that people used to see sneezing as a sign
that God would answer your prayers or an omen of good
fortune or good luck. In this case, "Bless you" would be in
recognition of that luck.
Source: spirituallysmart.com/God_Bless.html
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VI DOMINGO ORDINARIO (Marcos 1:40-45)
La gente que sufría de enfermedades de la piel, manchas,
llagas, o supuraciones, era tenida por impura, expulsada de
la comunidad, y sobrevivía mendigando de lejos. Eran vidas
marcadas por la desgracia.
El leproso de hoy vence el miedo a ser rechazado y se acerca
para suplicar su curación. Jesús lo cura y lo toca con su
mano, una clara transgresión a la regulación de santidad
social. Luego la declara limpio. Pero le da dos fuertes indicaciones, una que silencie lo ocurrido y que cumpla con la
prescripción de la ley. Había sacerdotes por todos los pueblos
de Israel, pero es probable que la ofrenda prescrita se debiera hacer en el templo. Marcos nos dice que si el curado cumplió la ordenanza, pero lo que si desobedeció rotundamente
fue la orden de silencio absoluto.
El curado se convierte en predicador –testigo- de su propia
curación, y de tal manera que los papeles quedan invertidos
en la narración de Marcos. Si al leproso le estaba vedado
entrar en contacto con la sociedad, es Jesús el que se mira
pedido por el entusiasta anuncio del curado. Pero este apartarse de Jesús no impide que las demás gentes acudan a él.
Así que Jesús parece asumir las condiciones de vida del leproso, y este el papel de Jesús. Las buenas noticias son irrefrenables, pero es el beneficiario el mejor cualificado para
publicarlas. Podemos preguntar ¿Qué es lo que nosotros
anunciamos?
Source/LTP Manual para proclamadores de la palabra
Servicios el miércoles de Ceniza Febrero 18
6:45am Misa; 9:00am Misa; 12:00pm; 3:00pm; 4:30pm;
7:00pm; 8:30pm Misa en Español.
RECUERDE QUE DURANTE LA CUARESMA NO TENDREMOS
BAUTIZOS.
EXAMEN DENTAL GRATIS: Para ninos sin seguro medico esto
en Hamilton para hacer una cita llamar al 609.587.0600.
TIEMPO INCLEMENTE: En este tiempo del ano, donde el clima es impredecible lo mejor sería llamar con anticipación,
para verificar si el horario de misa u oficina ha cambiado.
Por favor llame a la línea principal 609.448.0141 ext. 34
TALLER DE ORACION Y VIDA: El próximo sábado 21 de
Febrero se dará inicio al Taller de Oración y Vida, esto será
en el salón comunitario de 7am -9am. La duración del taller
será de 15 semanas. Más información comunicarse a la oficina.
OFICINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA: La oficina está buscando voluntarios bilingües para el día lunes, Y miércoles,
Catequistas, ayudantes de catequistas, monitores en el pasillo. Si está interesado por favor comunicarse con la Sra. Aileen O’Brien ext. 21. o Ximena ext. 29
Aileen O’Brien, Directora de Educación Religiosa.
La Diócesis está ofreciendo el curso del VIRTUS a las personas que son parte de algún ministerio y que trabajan con
niños en la parroquia.
Día: 02/21/2015 Hora: 6:00pm-9pm
Iglesia de San Pablo, Princeton Costo: $3.00 para materiales
Favor de registrase con: Jossie Ruiz – 609-403-7151
CONGRESO CUARESMAL: Se invita a la comunidad a este congreso empezando.
El viernes 20 de Febrero, 2015 de 6:00pm a 10 pm.
(Comenzando con el Viacrucis, Misa y Predicación)
Seguido del sábado 21 de Febrero de 8:00 am a 4:00 pm
(Comenzando con la Santa Misa) Habrán sacerdotes disponibles
para la confesión durante el congreso.
Donación $15.00, se venderá almuerzo por $ 5.000
Para boletos y más información llamar a la Catedral
609.396.8447; Aida Beauchamps 609.637.0184; Milady Gonzalez 609.433.6070.
El CUPO ES LIMITADO
NO MENORES DE 13 ANOS
LA DIOCESIS DE TRENTON: Está ofreciendo un taller el sábado
7 y 14 de Marzo para todos los ministerios del la parroquia.
“D
Desarrollando la Capacidad Intercultural de los Ministros”. El
contenido de estas presentaciones está diseñado para ofrecer a
los líderes de ministerios un nivel básico de conocimientos y
habilidades en el área del ministerio intercultural. La cuota de
inscripción es de $15., incluye almuerzo y libro. El cupo es limitado. Se proveerá ayuda financiera si la necesita. Para más información comunicarse con Sandra Lopez al 609.403.7138
Adopte Espiritualmente a un bebe
5ta Semana – Adopción Espiritual
¡Cosas muy emocionantes empieza a pasar! Mira, mis brazos y
piernas ya se notan y parecen brotecitos de rosas. Tengo un
cordón umbilical por donde mi mami me suple sustancias nutritivas y sangre rica en oxígeno. Casi todos mis órganos empiezan
a desarrollarse. Mis pulmones se empiezan a desarrollar. Los
cuatro ventrículos de mi corazón trabajan al 100% y bombean
sangre por mi cuerpecito, si te acercas y escuchas con cuidado
puedes oír sus latidos. Con cada latido de mi corazón digo ¡te
amo mi Dios! Gracias por tus oraciones.
Hamilton para hacer una cita llamar al 609.587.0600.
ADORACION AL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO: El primer viernes
del mes después de la misa de 9:30 am 7:00pm.
Pastor: Rev. Patrick J. McDonnell: 609 448 0141 ext 18
Sacerdote de la misa los lunes: Fr. Toni Ramos
Enlace entre la comunidad Latina y el Pastor: Ximena
Bustamante 609 448 0141 ext. 29
Confesiones al mediodía los domingos: Fr. Pat
Bautizos e Intensiones: Judith Cortez 609 336 7249.
Matrimonios: Padre Miguel Valle 609 924 1743 ext. 119
mvcnj915@yahoo.com
Ensayos para Matrimonios Carlos Gavilanes 609 558 1079
Grupo Juvenil: Liz Guzhnay 609 448 0141 ext. 12
Quinceanos: Dinora García 609 802 9783
Grupo de Oración: Patricia Sanabria 609 529 6638
Grupo Mariano: Milton Pinos 908 770 0893
RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos) Carmen
Franco 609 655 2878 José Luis Varela 609 977 6558
Servidores del Altar: Jesús Abalos 609 448 7651
Ministerio de Música: Nelson Rivera 609 443 9683
Departamento de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar: Freddy y
Gloria Enríquez 609 937 8026
Servicios sociales para la comunidad Latina: David Abalos
609 371 2435
GED / ESL – Victor Fernandez 609 468 0304
Dirección Espiritual para mujeres una vez al mes: Sandra
López 609 506 1010
Rev. Michael Brizio, IMC 732-303-7800
Richard Zimmer, Manager, N.J. Lic. No. 4589
J. Brent Barlow, N.J. Lic. No. 2826
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609-395-5533 • WWW.BRENNANLAW.ORG
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208 South Main Street
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REAL ESTATE SERVICES
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Moles, Voles, Mice & Rat Removal
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Tom Garvey, Member of Parish
448-0900
Licensed & Insured
609-448-3456
ESTATE PLANNING • WILLS & TRUSTS • LAND USE
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE
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4343 South Broad Street • Hamilton, NJ 08620
202 Stockton Street
Hightstown
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100 Canal Pointe Blvd., Ste. 120
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ATTORNEY AT LAW
Compassionate Representation of the Injured
Personal Injury • Worker Compensation
Jody Siano
Realtor/Sales-Associate
Cell: 609-529-8107
Office: 609-987-8889
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Primary
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BASEMENT
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609-386-6969
Adult & Geriatric
Daniel L. Cimafranca, M.D.
Wills / Power of Attorney / Estates
Parishioner 609-426-8755
441 US Hwy. 130 North
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Located at:
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NJ 08648
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