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 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. Jack Lafferty, Pastoral Associate Fundraising/CMA Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Music Ministry Mrs. Patricia Walsh, Secretary

APRIL 26 2015 FOURTH 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 (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 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

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

Misas En Español

Vigilia Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla (Misa para Jóvenes) Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla 12:30 PM Capilla Martes: 7:00 PM Capilla

Adoration & Benediction 1st Friday of the Month:

English 9:30 AM to Noon Church 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

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Adult’s Choir Rehearsal Wednesday: April 29, May 6 7:00PM in Chapel

Children’s Choir Rehearsal Thursday: April 30, May 7, 21, 28 7:00PM to 7:45PM in Chapel

Children for Life Choir Saturday: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2:00PM to 4:00PM in Chapel

Monday – Easter Weekday Acts 11:1-18 Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday – St. Peter Chanel, Priest & Martyr St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest Acts 11:19-26 Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday – St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Acts 12:24-13:5a Jn 12:44-50

Thursday – St. Pius V, Pope Acts 13:13-25 Jn 13:16-20 Friday – St. Joseph the Worker Acts 13:26-33 Jn 14:1-6 Saturday— St. Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Acts 13:44-52 Jn 14:7-14

Sunday – Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 9:26-31 1Jn 3:18-24 Jn 15:1-8

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…)

Mass Intentions for the Week of April 26: Monday – 9:00AM – Jeffrey Brearce Tuesday – 9:00AM – Renee Lazer Wednesday – 9:00AM – Jonathan Caton Thursday – 9:00AM – Henry Simon Torchon Friday – 9:00AM – Genevieve Wieber Saturday – 9:00AM – Arlene Mozza _ 5:00PM _ Dorothy M. Scocozzo Sunday – 8:00AM – All those enrolled in the Society of Prayer – 9:30AM – James & Patrick Katocin – 11:00AM – The People of St. John of God

BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of: Kathleen Tyrrell

Requested by: Loughlin Family

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

Mass Presiders’ Schedule: April, 2015 Calendar of Events: April, 2015

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 Apr. 18 & 19 Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

SUNDAY

COLLECTION: $9,207.51 Maintenance & Repairs: $2,114.

ATTENDANCE:

1,290

$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 $9,207.

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 DATE May 3 May 10

Mother’s Day & Monthly Offering Catholic Elementary Schools

APRIL, 2015

St. John of God Pray for ... Helena Balazko Sue Bond Mariam Brown Bryan Cassidy Patrick Cox Angelo Cristiano Victoria DeGruccio Eileen Donalson Chris Gómez James Harker Vivian Harrison Eileen Housman Mary Johnson Mary Kennedy Joseph Lozito John Lloyd Alberta Mensah

Rose Marie Minerva Cheryl Morse Joan O’Connor Brae Oquendo José Pérez Carmen Ramos Catherine Richardson Ismari Rodas Alberta Rosario Carlos Ruíz Kathy Sánchez James Santiago Aleja Soto Sixta Valentin Patricia Watkins Rosemary Watkins

Saint John of God Parish Special Needs Mass

With a special blessing of the Sick!

May 3rd 4:00PM

In the Chapel Wheelchair Accessible

Somos Un Rebaño Eucaristía Para Personas con

Necesidades Especiales Con Bendición especial/Unción de los enfermos.

3 de Mayo 4:00 PM Capilla

Accesible a silla de Ruedas

All Are Invited!

Names will be placed for a month. If you wish a love one to add, keep or remove Please Parish Office.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER

ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS

__________________________________ APRIL 29: Children Lectors Rehearsal at 6:30pm in Church. APRIL 29: Taller Mandatorio para Lectores, 7:30pm en la Iglesia. APRIL 30: Children Lectors Rehearsal at 6:30pm in Church. APRIL 30: Taller Mandatorio para Ministros Eucaristi-cos a las 7:30pm en la Iglesia. MAYO 1: Taller Mandatorio para los Acomodadores, a las 7:30pm en la Iglesia. MAY 2: Children Lectors Rehearsal at 1:00pm in Seton Room. MAY 6: Children Lectors Rehearsal at 6:30pm in Church.

A Prayer for the World Meeting of Families

Philadelphia, 2015

God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior,

you have made us your sons and daughters

in the family of the Church.

May your grace and love help our families

in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel..

May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit,

Guide all families, especially those most troubled,

to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in

your love.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen

Jesus, Mary and Joseph,

Pray for us!

Telephone: 234-6324 Visit us at: www.olprov.org

Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal Like us on Facebook.

PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE Telephone: 234-1884

Ana Sullivan, Coordinator ____________________________________________

Thank to all parishioners for your weekly support!

CATHOLIC HEALTH SERVICES Healthy Sundays

Offering education and information for your health and well-being

FREE Medical Screenings

DIABETES, CHOLESTEROL, BLOOD PRESSURE *REFRESHMENS WILL BE SERVED*

Place: St. John of God Parish (basement) Date: Sunday, May 3rd, 2015

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

SERVICIOS CATOLICOS DE SALUD Domingos Saludables

Ofrecemos información y educación para su salud y su bienestar GRATIS

EXAMEN MEDICOS DE LA DIABETES, COLESTEROL, PRESION *Se ofrecerán refrescos*

Lugar: Iglesia de San Juan de Dios- (Sótano) Fecha: Domingo, 3 de Mayo, 2015

Hora: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Our outreach Center is very low or out of the

following items: Cans of tuna, tomato sauce

Canned Vegetables: carrots, corn, potatoes, green beans.

Diapers: size 4,5, and 6

FOOD PANTRY HOURS

Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00 AM–12 Noon Monday and Thursday: 6:00 PM– 7:15 PM Sunday: 12 Noon — 3:00 PM

THRIFT SHOP HOURS

Monday throu Thursday: 10:00AM – 2:00PM Monday and Thursday: 6:00PM – 7:15PM Sunday: 10:00AM—3:00PM

Thrift Shop- Sales Beautiful and Brand New Communion and

Baptism gowns.

DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO SAVE!

Registration for new families is now open. If you would like to register, please call the school at 631-234-6324 or stop in.

Documents Required: * Birth and Baptism Certificate * Proof of Immunization * Copy of Latest Report Card (Gr.1-3) * Copy of Last 3 Report Cards (Gr. 4-8)

Registration Fee: Non-refundable-$150.

Pre K: 4 years old by 12-1-2015 5 full days Physical Ed., Music, Art Guidance, and Technology

Kindergarten: 5 years old by 12-1-2015 Full day Technology, Music, Spanish, Art, Phys Ed, and Guidance

Grades 1-6: Technology, Music, Spanish, Art, Phys Ed, and Guidance

Grades 7-8: Technology, Art, Spanish Phys. Ed., and Guidance

♦ Common Core Curriculum ♦ Computer Lab ♦ Academic Individual Services Program

for students who are having academic difficulties

♦ Afterschool Enrichment clubs

A Before and After School Care program is available.

Dates to Remember:

May 6th Plant Sale

Saint John of God Religious Education Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives

Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director Telephone: 631-234-4040 Email: sjogre@verizon.net

Registration for “The Road to Emmaus Faith Camp” and all NEW registrations are ongoing during scheduled office hours: Monday, April 27: 11:00am – 2:30 pm Spanish & English 2:30pm – 4:30pm English Only Tuesday, April 28: 11:00am – 2:30pm Spanish & English Wednesday, April 29: 2:30pm – 4:30pm English Only Thursday, April 30: 11:00am – 2:30pm Spanish & English Friday, May 1: CLOSED Saturday, May 2: CLOSED Sunday, May 3: CLOSED 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.

“The Road to Emmaus Faith Camp” July 6-17, 2015 9:00am – 12:00pm

This summer, our parish will offer a ten-day Summer Religious Education Program. The program is designed specifically 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.

Baptismal Certificates and/or Birth Certificates are re-quired at the time of registration.

“Campamento de Fe Camino a Emaús” 6 de julio al 17 de julio del 2015 9:00am – 12:00pm

Este verano, nuestra parroquia ofrecerá un Programa de Verano de Educación Religiosa de 10 días. El programa esta diseñado específicamente para satisfacer las necesidades de los niños de nuestra parroquia tales como: • Niños entre las edades de 7 y 16 que no se han bautizado. • Niños entrando a grados 3-11 quienes han sido bautizados pero que no han recibido el sacramento de Primera Recon ciliación o La Primera Sagrada Comunión. • Niños que estarán entrando a grados 8-11 que han recibido

Primera Reconciliación y Primera Sagrada Comunión pero que no han empezado la preparación para el sacramento de Confirmación.

Certificado Bautismal y/o Partida de Nacimiento es requerido al momento de registración.

This weekend, 63 of our young parishioners re-ceived First Holy Eucha-

rist. We rejoice with their families and pray

for these children during this special time in their

life!

Jonathan Abarca Melany Abrego Elijah Alberto Vanessa Barahona Tameya Cabacungan Emely Cardozo Gallardo Stephanie Cardozo Gallardo Yanci Castro Mia Cordero Johanna Coto Katerine Crespo Genelee Dávalos Ashley Delgado Nicole Delgado Katherine Dubón Raul Echeverría Franco Escobar Carolyn Frías Steven Frías Erik Flores Yasmin Gómez Christian Guadardo Zayda Hernández Mendieta Emily Hunter Wendy Izurieta Miguel Lorenzo Anderson Martínez Lesli Martínez Arleth Meza Alexander Moreno-López Julio Oropel Lisa Pacheco Kianna Pardo Adrianna Perry Adriano Pizarro Mario Portillo-Ulloa Jay’son Ramgatie Brian Ramírez Xiomara Ramírez Kaylee Reyes Fanny Rivas Mia Rivas Bryan Rodríguez Jordan Rodríguez Sucel Rodríguez Yaneira Rodríguez Estrellita Rosil Johanna Rosil Tiffany Rossell Elvin Santos Brayden Scott Michelle Segura Corinthia Silva-Torres Daniela Silva Sofia Silva Kevin Torres Carolann Torres-Nolasco Aliyah Vargas-Mendieta Luis Velásquez Alex Vilorio Nicolina Vulpis Isabella Waight Nayelis Zúniga

Exciting things are happening in

Religious Education!

My First Holy Communion

FAMILY MASS MISA DE FAMILIA

ALL FIRST SUNDAYS OF THE TODOS LOS PRIMEROS DOMINGOS MONTH DEL MES

STARTING ON MAY 3, 2015 EMPEZANDO EL 3 DE MAYO, 2015

11:00AM MASS MISA 12:30PM

THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER, LA FAMILIA QUE REZA UNIDA

STAYS TOGETHER ESTA UNIDA

ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND! TODOS ESTAN INVITADOS!

APRIL 26: Venta Carne Asada de 8AM—2PM en el Parqueo de SJOG/BBQ Sale from 8AM to 2PM in SJOG Parking Lot. APRIL 26: Reunion de la Ultreya, 11:00AM en la Cafeteria. MAY 1: Adoration and Benediction after 9:00AM Mass and 7:00PM in Spanish. MAY 3: Healthy Sunday, 1:30-3:30pm in the Cafeteria.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR MARQUE SU CALENDARIO

MAY CROWNING

Each year the Faithful of St. John of God Church gather around the statue of Mary in front of the Church on Carleton Ave. to honor Mary, the Mother of God and our mother. This year the event will take place on May 3rd at the end of 11AM and 12:30PM masses.

After a hymn and some prayers, the crowning will take place. First Communion children are invited to wear their special clothes on that day and perhaps one of them will be selected for the crowning.

THE SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE ISLAND

258 Eastport Manor Rd, Manorville, NY 11949

“A DAY OF PRAYER”

IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015

FREE ATTEND BUT DONATIONS APPRECIATED

CORONACION DE LA VIRGEN MARIA Una costumbre para to-dos los católicos es coro-nar una imagen de la Virgen María durante el mes de mayo. Es una manera de expresar nuestra devoción a Ma-ría, la madre de Dios y nuestra madre. El tres de mayo después de las misas de las 11 AM y 12:30 PM la congrega-ción va a salir de la

capilla y unirse alrededor del imagen para rezar, cantar y coronar a nuestra Reina.

HELP SOLICIT ADVERTISERS FOR SJOG BULLETIN

Please consider asking the businesses (stores, res-taurants, etc..) that you frequent to advertise in our bulletin. The bulletin is an easy way to reach fami-lies 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 infor-mación acerca de los negocios. Para más infor-mación de cómo publicar en nuestro boletín, llame a Frank Capanzano: 631-987-0064

MATCHING FUNDS

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 minis-tries 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 do-nations 1 for 1 up to $1000. dollars, If you are interest-ed or need more information call Jack Lafferty at

631- 234 6535 Ext. 135 or 516 -375-5850

FONDOS EQUIVALENTES

¿Ha considerado usted preguntar en su trabajo, si ellos parti cipan en Fondos Equivalentes? Esta es una buena 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 GARAGE SALE JUNE 2015

YOUR PRICELESS TREASURES THAT YOU WANT TO DONATE CAN BE TREASURE/

INCOME FOR ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH

DO NOT BRING OR DROP OFF ANY-THING AT THE PARISH

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:

MR. JORGE ALVAREZ: 631-236-5400 (ENGLISH or SPANISH) He will make an appointment with you to look at the items and pick them up. DO NOT BRING OR DROP OFF ANY-

THING AT THE PARISH

We will be renting tables for your own crafts that you might want to sell. Each table is $50.00/day. For more information call Jack Lafferty at 631-234-6535 Ext. 135

SAN JUAN DE DIOS VENTA EN EL GARAJE JUNIO, 2015

SUS TESOROS DE INCALCULABLE VALOR QUE DESEA DONAR PUEDEN SER EL TESORO/

INGRESO PARA LA PARROQUIA SAN JUAN DE DIOS

NO TRAIGA O DEJE NADA EN LA PARROQUIA

SI USTED DESEA DONAR LOS SIGUIENTES ARTICULOS:

• Muebles, Cristalería, Herramientas, Bi-cicletas, Ropa (Sólo en Excelente Estado),

• Cualquier cosa de valor que le gustaría donar a la Parroquia San Juan de Dios como Recau-dación de Fondos será muy apreciada..

POR FAVOR LLAME AL:

SR. JORGE ALVAREZ: 631-236-5400 (INGLES o ESPAÑOL) El hará una cita con usted para

mirar los artículos y recojerlos..

NO TRAIGA O DEJE NADA EN LA PARROQUIA

Usted puede alquilar una mesa para vender sus artes manuales. Cada mesa vale $50 /día. Para más información llame a Jack Lafferty 631-234-6535 Ext.135

PRAYING USING SACRED SCRIPTURE Come and center yourself on our Lord:

LECTIO DIVINA GROUPS

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 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ORANDO CON LAS SAGRADAS ESCRITURAS

Vengan y enfóquense en Nuestro Señor y partici-pe en alguno de los Grupos de Lectio Divina nom-brados arriba, o tal vez desea dirigir su propio grupo llame al Centro Parroquial 631-234-6535 para más información.

FAITH AND LIGHT Faith-sharing organization for people with developmental

challenges and their families and caregivers.

MEETING: Friday, May 1st at 7:00pm at Parish of the Holy Cross, Nesconset

DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE

OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION: “CATHOLIC GRAND PARENTING AIN’T

WHAT IT USED TO BE”

Tuesday, May 21, 2015—7:00pm—8:30pm at St. Sylvester’s Parish—Presenter: Sister Mary Ann Bazata—Cost: $10.

More information: 678-5800 Ext. 236

BARBACOA (A Beneficio de la Iglesia de San Juan de Dios)

26 de ABRIL, 2015 11 : AM-2:30 PM

Patrocinada por El Grupo de Oración

BBQ (Proceeds go to St. John of God Parish)

APRIL 26, 2015

11:00AM—2:30PM

Sponsored by Spanish Prayer Group

MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE

(All proceeds to SJOG)

MAY, 9 & 10, 2015 After all Masses

More information call Alfonso Paredes or Jack Lafferty at 631-234-6535

INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION AND COMMUNITY LIFE

McGann Conference Center in the O’Connor Building St. Joseph’s College, Patchogue

“DOROTHY DAY PEACEMAKER FOR OUR TIMES”

APRIL 30, 2015 AT 7:30PM

Speaker: MARTHA HENNESSY,Ms. Day’s granddaughter

More information call Professor Paul Ginnetty: 631-687-2681

CENTRAL ISLIP FIRE DEPARTMENT 110 WHEELER RD., C.I.

is in need of volunteers, if you are interested, please contact Headquarters at 631-234-9145 or 631-813-0958 ask for Alex Martinez.

SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH ST. JOSEPH RENEWAL CENTER

1725 Brentwood Rd. Bldg #4, Brentwood

MAY 6: • “LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA”

1:00pm to 2:30pm. Presenter: Jose-phine Daspro, CSJ. Free Offering.

• “GUIDED MEDITATION FOR INNER HEALING” 7 to 9pm. Presenter: Irene Moore, CCH/Meditation Therapist..

Offering: $15.00

• “DEEPENING YOUR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE through the use of FOCUSING” 7:30 TO 9:30pm. Presenter: Kathy Porter. Offering: $15.00

MAY 12:

• “A SPIRITUAL GATHERING OF WOMEN” 10am to noon. Presenters: Tina Cafaro & Joan Vessio. Offering: $15.

May 24: • “11th STEP PRAYER”, 2 to 4pm. Presenters:

Josephine Daspro, CSJ & Linda Oristano. Free Offering.

More information call the office at 631-273-1187 Ext. 123

SHEPHERD’S GATE ACADEMY: Please support the efforts of Rosa Quiles and Ana Torres to continue conducting the Shep-herd’s Gate Academy in the Academy building of Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse grounds. This is a unique program to help children of Long Island. Please call at 631-435-3215 to take a FREE Tour and see what we are about and what we do to make us successful.

ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP A BENEFIT FPR ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH

SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015

TAJ MAHAL

COST: $35/PERSON, $20 BACK 21 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. NEED PHOTO I.D. OR OTHER

DOCUMENT WITH PHOTO

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE PARISH CENTER BUS LEAVES: 8:15AM FROM CLAYTON AVE. WEST SIDE OF FIREHOUSE. More Information call Jack Lafferty or S. Claudia at

631-234-6535

VIAJE EN BUS A ATLANTIC CITY

BENEFICIO PARA LA IGLESIA DE ST. JUAN DE DIOS

SABADO 16 DE MAYO, 2015 TAJ MAHAL

COSTO: 35PERSON, $20 BACK 21 AÑOS O MAYOR. NECESITA IDENTIFICACION

CON FOTO

BOLETOS DISPONIBLES EN EL CENTRO PARROQUIAL

OMNIBUS SALE A LAS 8:15AM DE LA CLAYTON AVE, LADO OESTE DE LA CASA DE LOS BOMBEROS.

Más información llamar a:

Jack Lafferty or S. Claudia at 631-234-6535

THE RONKONKOMA CENACLE PROGRAM MAUDE ADAMS HOUSE

MAY 2: 1:00PM TO 4:00PM “FROM MISERABLE TO MARVELOUS! NEG-

ATIVITY OUT-POSITIVITY IN! MAY 3: 1:30PM TO 4:30PM “THE VALUE OF SIN”

Presenter: Sr. Margaret Rohde, r.c. and Bob. Freudenberg, Cenacle Staff Associate

More information call at 631-588-8366

EL AMOR ES NUESTRA MISION

(Libro del Encuentro Mundial)

Para preparanos a participar en el encuentro mundial de la familia puede comprar este

libro.

COMPUTADORES Y LA FE

Lo siguiente puede ayudarle mantener una conexión con su fe católica.

Vaticano: www.vatican.va Diócesis de Rockville Centre:

http:www.drvc.org/ Conferencia Nacional de Obispos:

http//www.usccb.org/ Asociación de Músicos Hispanos del Este:

www.amphe.org Telecare:http:www.telecaretv.org/ Encuentro Mundial de la Familia

www.worldmeeting2015.org

We are St. John of God Parish—Committed to Faith, Family and Community! Somos La Parroquia de San Juan de Dios - Comprometidos a La Fe, La Familia, y La Comunidad!

Mayo Mes de María

Durante este mes de Mayo, el Grupo Mariano va a rezar el Rosario cada noche en la casa de uno de los feligreses de nuestra Parroquia. Si quiere participar hable con María Amaya y Nelly Villatoro

MISA DE JOVENES

El sábado 2 de mayo los jóvenes de nuestra parroquia van a estar encargados de la Misa. Esto quiere decir que los jóvenes van a actuar como Lectores, Ministros de la Sa-grada Comunión, Acomodadores y Músi-cos.

Al final de esta Celebración Eucarística ellos van a anunciar al ganador del Iphone6 y los planes para los equipos de soccer.

MARQUEN SU CALENDARIO

TALLERES MANDATORIOS PARA LECTORES

MIERCOLES 29 DE ABRIL, 2015 DE 7:30PM A 9:00PM EN LA IGLESIA

TALLERES MANDATORIOS PARA MIISTROS

DE LA EUCARISTIA JUEVES 30 DE ABRIL, 2015 DE 7:30PM A

9:00PM EN LA IGLESIA

TALLERES MANDATORIOS PARA LOS ACOMODADORES

VIERNES 1RO DE MAYO, 2015 DE 7:30PM A 9:00PM EN LA IGLESIA.

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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