S J G P 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 Ms. Carmen Roncal, Pastoral Associate Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator Dcn. René O. Alvarado Mr. Jack Lafferty, Pastoral Associate Fundraising/CMA

Mrs. Maggie Martin, DRE Mr. Guillermo Felix, Music Ministry

MAY 8, 2016 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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

Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Chapel Sunday: 8:00 AM Church 9:30 AM Church 11:00 AM Chapel (1st Sunday Family Mass)

Bilingual Special Needs Mass

With Special Blessings to the sick 1st Sunday of every month: 4:00PM Chapel

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 set up appointment with a Pastoral Staff at least 1 month before the baptism.. Please call 631-234-6535 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

631-234-6324 www.olprov.org

Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift

Apostolado Hispano

631-234-6535

Equipo Pastoral Que Habla Español

Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor Rev. Freddy Lozano, Pastor Asociado Sra. Carmen Roncal, Asociado Pastoral Sra. Ana Sullivan, Ministerio Social

Misas En Español

Vigilia Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla (1er Sábado Misa para Jóvenes)

Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla 12:30 PM Capilla (1er Domigo Misa de Familia) Martes: 7:00 PM Capilla

Adoration & Benediction 1st Friday of the Month:

English 9:30 AM to Noon Church Español 7:00 PM to 8:00PM Church

Sacramentos

Bautizos en Español: 2do y 4to Domingo de cada mes, 2:00 PM . Los padres de los niños deben solicitar una cita con un miembro pastoral por lo menos 30 días de anticipación. Llame 631-234-6535

Confesiones: Los sábados a las 4:00 PM o con cita. Llame al Centro Pastoral.

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) Las clases para los adultos son los domingos a las 11:00 AM. Para más información llame 234-6535

Matrimonio: Inscribirse 6 meses antes de la fecha de la boda. Llame: 631-234- 6535 para hablar con un miembro del Clérigo que habla Español.

Nuestra Señora de la Providencia Escuela Católica Pre-K (4 años) hasta 8vo grado

631-234-6324 www.olprov.org

Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Bread & Wine, Altar Candle Memorials and Announced Masses are available for 2016 & 2017. Stop at the Parish Office to reserve a date.

Monday – Easter Weekday Acts 19:1-8 Jn 16:29—33 Tuesday – St. Damien de Veuster, Priest Acts 20:17-27 Jn 1:1-11a Wednesday – Easter Weekday Act 20:28-38 Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday – Sts Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs; St. Pancras, Martyr Acts 22:30, 23:6-11 Jn 17:20-26 Friday – Our Lady of Fatima Acts 25:13b-21 Jn 21:15-19 Saturday— St. Matthias, Apostle Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Jn 15:9-17

Sunday – Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-11 1Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17 Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

Mass Intentions for the Week of May 8 Monday – 9:00AM – In Honor of BVM Tuesday – 9:00AM – Michael & Susan Brennan Wednesday – 9:00AM – John Brennan Thursday – 9:00AM – Juliana Ekwoanya Friday – 9:00AM – Jean A. Cox Saturday – 9:00AM – Catherine Russo _ 5:00PM _ Catherine “Kitchie” Deenihan Sunday – 8:00AM – All those Enrolled in the Society of Prayer – 9:30AM – The People of St. John of God – 11:00AM – Jean A. Cox Weekends of April 30 & May 1st

Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

SUNDAY

COLLECTION

$ 8,582.

ATTENDANCE

1,237

THANK YOU!!!

$11,000

$10,500

$10,000 $9,500 $9,000 $8,500 $8,000 $7,500 $7,000 $6,000

0

Budget Actual

$9,000 $8,582.

PRAY FOR OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED

FOR YOUR PRAYERFUL GIVING! Your Sunday donations have been

reaching the $9,000.00 mark which is needed weekly to cover parish expenses. God’s Blessings Always!! Fr. Chris

POR SU DEVOTA OFRENDA Sus donaciones Dominicales han alcanzado la marca de $9,000.00 dólares

que se necesita para cubrir los gastos de la parroquia. Que Dios los Bendiga siempre! Padre Chris.

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.

SPECIAL COLLECTION DATES MAY 8: COMMUNICATIONS MAY 15: MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

SEE WHAT’S NEW ON OUR WEB PAGE www.stjohnofgodparish.org

Mass Presiders’ Schedule: May, 2016 Calendar of Events: May, 2016 Visit us at www.facebook.com/stjohnofgodci

FR. CHRIS & THE ST. JOHN OF GOD STAFF WISH ALL MOTHERS

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!

P. CHRIS Y EL EQUIPO PASTORAL DE SAN JUAN DE DIOS DESEAN A

TODAS LAS MADRES FELIZ DIA DE LAS MADRES!!!

A Mother’s Prayer

Thank you, Lord for bringing my children

into my life. Help me guide them and

teach them through example to lead lives of wisdom and strength, loving faith. Please let them learn

to serve you always in thought and deed.

And remind me, Lord to always be there for my family as you are always there for me.

AMEN

St. John of God Pray for ... Frank Antonawich Sue Bond Debra Canini Angelo Cristiano Mark Dixon James Falk Kathleen Falk Michael Falk Patricia Falk Zidnia García Chris Gómez Elizabeth Gould Barbara Henes María R. Hernández Pedro O. Hernández

Helmo Jaime Sharon Mass Rosemary Mead Balesi Morales Ines Moreno Jairo Moreno Cheryl Morse Johnny Pérez Doris Reynolds Mary Shea Herminia Silva Natalie Stergakos Ed Stevens Brittany Williams

Names will be placed for a MONTH. To add, keep or remove, please call Parish Office 631-234-6535.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER

ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS ____________________________________________________________

CHOIR REHEARSALS SPA 9:30AM MASS: Jueves, MAY ,12,19,26 —7:30PM — CHAPEL SPA 7:00PM (SAB.) MASS: Jueves, 2da,3ta&4ta Semanas (MAY.12,19,26),6:00PM,Music Rm CHILDREN FOR LIFE CHOIR: FRIDAYS/VIERNES, MAY 6,13,20,27~ 4:30PM-CHAPEL JOVENES CHOIR: MON/Lun. May, 9 (Church), 16,23—7-9PM—CHAPEL

SESIONES DE RENOVACIÓN ESPIRITUAL para TODOS LOS MINISTROS LITURGICOS

“PARTICIPACIÓN DE LOS LAICOS EN LA LITURGIA”

“Hna. PILAR DE LA CRUZ Pastoral Assistant, Hispanic Affairs

Archdiocese of New York

SÁBADO 14 DE MAYO 2:00-4:00PM ~ IGLESIA

CHILDREN LECTORS: WEDNESDAYS/Miércoles MAY 11, 18, 25 ~ CHAPEL & FRIDAYS/VIERNES MAY 13, 20, 27 ~ 6-8pm ~ CHURCH.

“THE GIFT OF HOPE THIS MOTHER’S DAY”

invites women to reach out in hope to the Gianna of Long Island Center for Women’s Health and Fertility based at CHS’s Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip to learn

more about our services, including Restorative Reproductive Medicine.

Please call Gianna 631-376-3232 or www.chsli.org/gianna-center-long

ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH

REZANDO EL ROSARIO EN CASA PRAYING THE ROSARY AT HOME

MAY 8,~ 4:00PM ALMA SANTANA, 41 St. Andrews Dr., Brentwood 631-901-9946 MAY 9 ~ 7:00PM Yeny Osorio, 345 Ackerman St., Central Islip 516-582-7556 MAYO 10 ~ 6:00PM ROSA LILIAN, 235 Napoli St., Central Islip 631-579-8991 MAYO 12 ~ 7:30PM PATRICIA, 57 East Elm St., Central Islip 516-472-1434 MAYO 13 ~ 7:00PM MARIA HERNANDEZ, 51 Ferris Ave., Brentwood 631-245-3193 MAYO 14 ~ 5:00PM LUZ TAVERAS, 9 Juniper St., Central Islip 631-630-9876 MAYO 16 ~ 7:00PM ROSA MARQUINA, 27 Hemlock St., Central Islip 631-575-6744 MAYO 18 ~ 7:00PM DIGNA HERNANDEZ, 680 Islip Ave., Brentwood 631-578-0248 MAYO 21 ~ 6:00PM CLAUDIA, 1455 Ferndale Blvd., Central Islip 631-796-1728 MAYO 23 ~ 7:00PM VERONICA, 33 Bridger Blvd., Central Islip 631-645-0786

PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE Ana Sullivan, Coordinator ~ Telephone 631-234-1884

EOC Letter on “Health Through Awareness Fair”—March 6, 2016 Carta del EOC sobre “Concientización sobre Salud—6 de Marzo del 2016

EOC 31 West Main Street Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. 3rd Floor—Suite # 300

Patchogue, NY 11772 April 21, 2016 Phone: (631)289-2124

Fax: (631)289-2178 Rev. Christopher Nowak St. John of God R. C. Church 84 Carleton Avenue Central Islip, N.Y. 11722

Dear Rev. Nowak:

Anne Stewart, Director of Programs, advised us she spoke with you regarding the “Health Through Awareness” event held on March 6, 2016 Unfortunately issues concerning this event only came to our attention via your letter of April 12, 2016.

EOC of Suffolk has served the Suffolk County Community for more than fifty years and has always provided services with honesty, trust, and good will. Therefore, it saddens us deeply when we heard that your were, duped and defrauded. For this, we offer our sincere apology. If any members of your congregation suffered any monetary loss, our agency will reimburse them.

We hope that in the future we can rebuild our trust and work with you on other projects. If we can ever be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. With Sincere Apology,

Cc: Ana Sullivan, Coordinator, Parish Outreach Jam Jamroz, Director of Parish Social Ministries, Catholic Charities E-mail us at: eoc-suffolk.com or visit our website at: eoc-suffolk.com

EOC

Rev. Christopher Nowak St. John of God R. C. Church 84 Carleton Avenue Central Islip, N.Y. 11722 Dear Rev. Nowak: Anne Stewart, Director de Programas; nos avisó que ella habló con usted en relación al evento "Salud a través de la conciencia", que tuvo lugar el 6 de marzo de 2016. Lamentablemente los problemas relativos a este evento sólo vino a nuestra atención a través de su carta de 12 de abril, el 2016. EOC de Suffolk ha servido a la comunidad del condado de Suffolk durante más de cincuenta años y siempre ha prestado servicios con honestidad, confianza y buena voluntad. Por lo tanto, nos entristece profundamente cuando oímos que fueron, engañados y defraudados. Por lo que, ofrecemos nuestra sincera disculpa. Si algún miembro de su congregación sufrió alguna pérdida monetaria, nuestra agencia les reembolsará a ellos. Esperamos que en el futuro podemos reconstruir nuestra confianza y trabajar con usted en otros proyectos. Si alguna vez podemos ser de ayuda, por favor no dude en ponerse en contacto con nosotros. Con Disculpas Sinceras, Adrian Fassett Presidente/CEO Sondra Palmer Randall Presidente de la Junta Cc: Ana Sullivan, Coordinador de Outreach Jam Jamroz, Director Ministerios Sociales, Caridades Católicas

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: The Odyssey Group-Job Interviews, every other Wednesday, May 11th and May 25th 10:00am - 12:30pm Conference Rm. For more information call Michele Molina 516-306-0862 or Ana Sullivan 631-234-1884

Saint John of God Religious Education Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director

Telephone: 631-234-4040 ~ Email: sjogre@verizon.net

ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH FORMULARIO REZANDO EL ROSARIO EN CASA

PRAYING THE ROSARY AT HOME FORM

MINISTERIO MARIANO/MARIAN MINISTRY

MONTH OF MAY IS DEDICATED TO OUR VIRGIN MARY MAYO, MES DEDICADO A LA VIRGEN MARIA

MOMBRE/NAME: ……………………………………………………………………………………. DIRECCION/ADDRESS: ……………………………………………………………………………. #TELEFONICO/PHONE #: ………………………………… FECHAS DISPONIBLES/AVAILABLE DATES: ………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

INFORMACION: Maria Amaya 631-245-3193 ó Nelly Villatoro 631-336-4667

If your child (or Grandchild) is entering First Grade in September, or is not currently registered in Religious Education, NOW is the time to register for weekly Religion Classes. Classes will begin in September. Please bring your child’s Baptismal Certificate, Birth Certificate and Registration Fee to registration. (The fee for 1 child is $60; 2 children is $90; 3 or more children in the same family is $115*) * Family discount does NOT apply to RCIC, Confirmation Level 9 & Teen Team Registration will take place during posted Religious Education Office Hours

“The Road to Emmaus Faith Camp” Celebrating 10 years of Summer Faith Formation

July 11-22, 2016 9:00am – 12:00pm

This summer, our parish will offer a ten-day Summer Religious Education Program. The program is designed specifi-cally to meet the needs of the following children in our parish: • Children, between the ages of 7 and 16, who have not been baptized. • Children entering grades 3 – 11 who have been baptized, but have not received the Sacrament of First Reconciliation or First Holy Eucharist. • Children who are entering grades 8 – 11 that have received First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist, but have

not begun preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Registration for all NEW students and “The Road to Emmaus Faith Camp” will continue during the following hours:

Monday, May 9: 11:00am – 2:30pm / 4:30pm – 6:00pm Tuesday, May 10: 11:00am – 2:30pm Wednesday, May 11: 4:30pm – 6:30pm Thursday, May 12: 11:00am – 2:30pm

Space for “The Road to Emmaus Faith Camp” is limited, and on a first come first served basis. Baptismal Certificates, Birth Certificates and $75 non-refundable registration fee per child are required at the time of registration.

Re-registrations for classes beginning in September have been sent home with your child. Please complete and return to the Office of Religious Education at your earliest convenience so that we can begin planning for next year.

Exciting things are happening in Religious Education!

Saint John of God Church 84 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip

GARAGE SALE AND

CRAFT FAIR FURNITURE TO COLLECTIBLES

June 4th & 5th, 2016 Saturday & Sunday

10am to 4pm

VENDORS WANTED: $25.00 PER DAY BRING YOUR OWN TABLES

For information and/or reservations, call: Jack Lafferty: 631-234-6535, ext. 135

or 516-375-5850 (Cell) or sjogfundraising@verizon.net

STAFF DUTY HOURS/HORAS DE ATENCION DEL PERSONAL

Fr. Chris Nowak* Monday & Thursday/Lunes & Jueves ~ 5:00-7:00PM Fr. Freddy Lozano* Wednesday/Miércoles 7:00-9:00PM & Friday/Viernes 5:00-7:00PM Dcn. Rene Alvarado* Monday & Tuesday/Lunes & Martes ~ 7:30-9:00PM Mr. Jack Lafferty Monday/Lunes 9:00AM-11:00AM & Friday/Viernes 10:00AM-12:00Noon Sra. Carmen Roncal Tuesday & Thursday/Martes & Jueves 5:30-7:30PM

*Marriage intakes by Clergy only/*Entrevistas sólo por el Clérigo.

SHARE YOUR PEARL OF GREAT PRICE: YOUR FAITH IN OUR LORD

OFFER YOUR FRONT/BACK YARD TO HAVE AN OUTDOOR MASS:

WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY OF JUNE, JULY, AUGUST; APPROX. 7:00PM FOR ABOUT 30 OR 45 MINUTES

Give us several dates and we will confirm one. We will give you flyers to pass to your neighbors announcing the date/time about a week before. Date and time will also be in the bulletin. The day of the Mass a group will come about an hour before and set up the Altar , chairs, etc.

Mass will include: Music (not too loud), short homily (maybe a lay person expressing why they love their faith and what it means in their life). Team will pack everything up. After Mass, the Mass Committee will offer light refreshments ………………………… . COST: Opening your doors to Christ……

NAME: _______________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________ ______________________________________________

PHONE#:_____________________________________

POSSIBLE DATES: ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

COMPARTA SU PERLA DE GRAN PRECIO SU FE EN NUESTRO SEÑOR

OFREZCA SU YARDA PARA COMPARTIR CON SUS VECINOS LA CELEDBRACION DE LA SANTA

MISA AL AIRE LIBRE: MIERCOLES A VIERNES EN JUNIO, JULIO, AGOSTO;

APROX. 7:00PM POR 30 o 45 MINUTOS

Usted nos da las fechas y nosotros le confirmamos una. Les daremos los volantes para que los repartan a sus vecinos anunciando el dia y hora una semana an-tes. Fecha y hora estará en el boletín. El día de la Misa, un grupo vendra una hora antes para preparar el Altar, sillas, etc. La Misa incluirá: Música (no tan alta), homilia breve (talvés una persona exprese porqué ama su fe y que significa en su vida) El equipo recogerá todo. Después de la Misa, el Comité de Misa ofrecerá re-frescos ligeros.

………………………COSTO: Abrir sus puertas a Cristo...…

NOMBRE: ____________________________________

DIRECCION: _________________________________ ______________________________________________

# TELEFÓNICO: __________________

FECHAS POSIBLES: ______________________________ ______________________________ ____________________________________

PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OUR MILITARY: TARA FORESTER TREVOR MACHIN CHRIS BENITEZ MICHAEL J. BYRNE THOMAS JACKSON OSCAR ROBERT VERA EVAN BARNES MATTHEW V. BALESTRIERI

THANK YOU IN DEFENDING THE FREEDOM

OF OUR NATION

If your loved ones or if you know of some-one who is called to serve in the military, please submit their names at the Parish Center 631-234-6535. The families thank you for your prayers.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

ALL ARE WELCOME/TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS

TO COME, PRAY VENGA, ORE AND REJOICE FOR/Y ALEGRESE CON LA

JOSE VALDEZ ORDINATION AS A DEACON

ORDENACION COMO DIACONO DE JOSE VALDEZ

SATURDAY/SABADO, MAY 28 ~ 11:00AM ~ST. AGNES CATHEDRAL, Rockville Center

AND/Y

JOSE VALDEZ FIRST ORDINATION SERVICE AS A DEACON JOSE VALDEZ PRIMER SERVICIO DE ORDINACION COMO DIACONO

SUNDAY/DOMINGO, MAY 29 ~ 12:30 MASS/MISA ST JOHN OF GOD CHAPEL/CAPILLA DE SAN JUAN DE DIOS

If you would like to bring a tray of food or dessert, soda, water….etc., please call

Parish Center 631-234-6535 Si desea traer una Fuente de Comida o postre, soda, agua….etc, por favor comuníquese con el

Centro Parroquial 631-234-6535.

SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE ISLAND MANORVILLE, NY 11949

OUR LADY OF FATIMA DAY

FRIDAY, MAY 13th

10:00AM—3:00PM

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 62 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722

PASTA DINNER, AUCTION AND DRAWING

JUNE 4th

TICKETS: $10 EACH or 8 FOR $50

GRAND PRIZE: $1,000.00

KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS 62 Carleton Ave., Central Islip, NY 11722

CENA, SUBASTA Y SORTEO

4 DE JUNIO

BOLETO: $10.00 ó 8 BOLETOS POR $50.00

PREMIO: $1,000.00

YEAR OF MERCY PRAYER

Lord Jesus Christ,

you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father

and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Let the Church be your visible face in the world.

Send your spirit so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord,

and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, bring good news to the poor,

proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.

We ask this through the intercession of Mary,

Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father

and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.

Amen.

Adapted from the prayer penned by Pope Francis.

ORACION DEL AÑO DE JUBILEO DE LA MISERICORDIA

Señor Jesucristo,

tú nos has enseñado a ser misericordiosos como el Padre del cielo,

y nos has dicho que quien te ve, lo ve también a Él.

Haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro visible de Ti. Manda tu Espíritu para que el Jubileo de la

Misericordia sea un año de gracia del Señor

y tu Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo, llevar la Buena Nueva a los pobres,

proclamar la libertad a los prisioneros y oprimidos

y restituir la vista a los ciegos. Te lo pedimos por la intercesión de María,

Madre de la Misericordia, a ti que vives y reinas con el Padre

y el Espíritu Santo por los siglos de los siglos.

Amén.

Adaptada de la oración escrita por el Papa Francisco.

Our Lady of Providence Regional School Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

82 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722 Phone: (631) 234-6324 Fax: (631) 234-6360 www.olprov.org Like us on Facebook

Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal

HOW MUCH ARE YOU PAYING FOR DAY CARE? Consider this: Pre K or K for your child with early drop off (as early as 7:15am) and late pick up (as late as 5:45pm) and they get a Catholic Education. Pre K to 4 years old (by 12/1/2016) $390/month. Morning & After School Program: $250/month/child. More affordable than daycare!

ENROLL YOUR CHILD NOW! REQUIREMENTS: Birth and BaptismCertificates, Proof of Immunization, Copy of Latest Report Card (Gr. 1-3), Copy of Latest 3 Report Cards (Gr. 4-8). Non-refundable Registration fee of $150.

For more information please visit our website: www.olprov.org or call 631-234-6424 FINANCIAL AID for Kindergarten through 8th grade is available through “Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation” – You can obtain information by visiting our website: www.olprov.org, click on “Admissions”, we have a link that can take you there or directly by going to the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation website: http://www.tomorrowshopefoundation.org.

If you need more information, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 631-234-6324. REMEMBER……WE SPEAK SPANISH! - RECUERDE……HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL!

DATES TO REMEMBER May 10th Faculty Meeting 11:30 dismissal May 27th School DANCE-A-THON May 18th Spring Concert—Ralph Reed Jr. High, 7pm May 30th Memorial Day—School Closed

WITNESS TALK OUTLINE FOR LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Talk should be 3-5 minutes. Talk will be given after the closing prayer, after the Presider asks the congregation to sit. Please include the following and include your own stories or anecdotes: --How I became a(n): Usher, EME, Lector, etc….. --How long I have been serving as a liturgical minister. --What benefit/grace I get out of serving in this ministry --Why I would encourage others to serve in this ministry...

WITNESS TALK OUTLINE FOR PARISH GROUPS:

Talk should be 3-5 minutes. Talk will be given after the closing prayer, after the Presider asks the congrega-tion to sit. Please include the following and include your own stories or anecdotes: --How I became a member of this group (SVDP, Charismatic, Ultreya, etc.) --How long I have been a member of this group…. --What benefit/grace I personally get out being a member of this group --Why I would encourage others to become a member of this group…

ESQUEMA PARA EL TESTIMONIO DE LOS MINISTROS DE LA LITURGIA

El testimonio debe ser de 3-5 minutos. El testimonio será dadao después de la última oración, después que el celebrante pida a la congregación sentarse. Por favor, incluya lo siguiente e incluya sus propias histo-

rias o anécdotas: --¿Cómo me hice un(a): Ujier, MEE, Lector, etc ... .. --¿Cuánto tiempo he estado sirviendo como ministro Litúrgico? --¿Qué beneficio/gracia he conseguido sirviendo en este ministerio? --¿Por qué quisiera animar a otros a servir en este ministerio ....?

ESQUEMA PARA EL TESTIMONIO DE LOS GRUPOS PARROQUIALES

El testimonio debe ser de 3-5 minutos. El testimonio será dado después de la última oración, después que el celebrante pida a la congregación sentarse. Por favor, incluya lo siguiente e incluya sus propias historias o anécdotas: --¿Cómo me convertí en un miembro de este grupo (SVDP, Carismático, Ultreya, etc.) --¿Cuánto tiempo estoy siendo un miembro de este grupo ....? --¿Qué beneficio/gracia personalmente he conseguido siendo un miembro de este grupo? --¿Por qué quisiero animar a otros ser un miembro de este grupo …?

SCHEDULE FOR WITNESS MINISTRIES TALKS

MAY 15: ULTREYA MAY 22: MOLONEY FUNERAL HOME MAY 29: SEÑOR DE LOS MILAGROS JUNE 5: DIVINO NIÑO JESUS JUNE 12: LECTORS/LECTORES JUNE 19: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS/MINISTROS DE LA EUCARISTIA JUNE 26: USHERS/UJIERES-ACOMODADORES JULY 3: CATECHISTS/CATEQUISTAS-REL. EDUC. JULY 10: RCIA/RICA -REL. EDUC. JULY 17: SUPER RAFFLE JULY 24: JOVENES JULY 31: SPECIAL NEEDS MASS AUGUST 7: OUTREACH AUGUST 14: CHRISTIAN MOTHERS AUGUST 21: HOLY NAME SOCIETY AUGUST 28: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

NOTE: Every Ministry/Group must have Witness Speaker at weekend Mass. If there is any conflict with dates or witness talks, we will assign a new date. Please talk to the Pastor, Fr. Chris.

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

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.

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

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 pasando 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. 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.

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