Our Lady of the Assumption Our Lady of the Assumption Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic ChurchCatholic ChurchCatholic Church

Nuestra Señora de la Asunción 4207 Shamrock Drive Charlotte, NC 28215

Tel: 704-535-9965 Fax: 704-535-3621 Web: OurLadyOfTheAssumptionCharlotte.org

MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday (Martes)………………….....9:00am (English) Wednesday At Missionaries of Charity……...2:00 PM Thursday (Jueves)………………… 9:00am(English) ………………………………………………………... Saturday Vigil……………………..4:30 pm (English) Sábado Vigilia…………………….7:00 pm (Español) Sunday (Domingo)………………..8::30 am (English) …………………………………….11:00 am (English) …………………………………….3:00 pm (Español)

Confession:1/2 hour before the 4:30pm & 7:00pm Satur-day Masses, and 1/2 hour before the 11:00am Sunday Mass. Marriages/Matrimonios: In this diocese, arrangements must be made at least six months prior to your pro-posed wedding date. Should be a registered parishioner. For infor-mation, call Deacon Peter Duca at 704-573-0097. Los arreglos para matrimonio: en esta diócesis, deben hacerse por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda. Tie-nen que ser miembros 6 meses antes de fijar una fecha. Para más información, llame al Diacono Luis Flores 704 777-2711 Baptisms: Baptisms are held every month. Parents who wish to have their children baptized must be registered, active & supportive parishioners for at least 6 months and attend a Baptismal Preparation session. Both parents and Godparents should be present for this important class. It will be verified that parents and Godparents are attending Mass regularly. Call the office or Deacon Peter Duca to register. Please make sure your parish registration is up to date. The next preparation session will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 10am. Clases de Instrucción Para el Bautizo: La Clase de Bautizo se dará únicamente el Segundo,domingo de cada mes después de la Misa de las 3:00pm. La próxima clase será el Domingo, 10 de Febrero se requiere la asistencia de los padres y padrinos en toda la clase. La familia tiene que ser registrado en la parroquia por lo menos 6 meses antes de la primera clase. Se veri-ficara que los padres y padrinos estén asistiendo a Misa regu-larmente. Registrarse en la oficina de la parroquia la Primera semana de cada mes para la clase del bautizo, después de los seis meses. Si tiene preguntas hable con Brenda Hernández en la oficina de lunes a jueves. Sponsor Certifícate: In order to receive permission to be sponsor for baptism or confirmation, you will need to be a registered and a contributing parishioner for at least six months. Sick/Hospital Visits: If someone in your family is sick or admitted to the hospital, please let the church office know so that we can visit them.

Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

January 20, 2019

PRAYER LIST- Please kindly remember the following friends and family members in your daily prayers: Eleanor Greulich, Damien Balog, Ashley Thompson, John Alvarado, Mullis Family, Nancy Carte, Dick Leone, David Estile, Grace Ryberg, Bernie Weigold, Genevieve Weigold, Dorothy Ehlebracht,

Kelly Taylor, Mary Threatt,, Mike Normile, Antonio Vega, Lea Powell, Scott O’Daniel, Fr. Frank Cancro, Lourdes Duenas, Ner Aquino, Mike Pettit, Gail Hinson, Eric Cato, Sherri Madison,, Joseph Devlin, Lisa Devlin, Hannah, Joan Wayne, Jim Ross, Julie Cordell, Thelma Woodyard, Utha Johnson, Katherine Whitley , Bertilia Rivera, Gabreell Pigue, Judy Devlin, Tomas Brooks Jr, Bill Horton, Eddie Pettit, David Campagna, Jim Kluth, Patricia Wanninger, Michael Bass, Annie Walker Gwiazdzinskiz, K. Edwards family , Gemma Dunes Santos, Cordell family and Rosemary Tucker. If you or someone you know would like to be on the prayer list, please notify the church office. God always hears our prayers and in His goodness blesses us with His Strength. love and Peace.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019

Pastor Rev. Philip Scarcella, PhD, JCD…………704-535-9965

Deacons/Diáconos Youth Ministry Coordinator

RCIA (Inquiry into Catholicism) Rev. Mr. Kevin Williams ………………...704-537-9973 Coordinador de Grupo Carismatico Rev. Mr. Luis Flores……………………...704-777-2711 Director of Music & Liturgy Rev. Mr. Peter Duca……………………..704-573-0097 Church Secretary/Secretaria Brenda Hernandez……………………….704-535-9965

Faith Formation Coordinator Coordinador de Formacion de Fé RICA (Catolicismo para Adultos)

Rev. Mr. David Reiser…………………...704-535-3310

Our Lady of the Assumption School/ La Escuela de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción:

Principal Allana-Rae Ramkissoon………………….704-531-0067

Parish Staff/Personal de la Parroquia

Mass intention Date: Time Intention: Requested By: _________ Mon. 21st - - - - - - - - - Tues. 22nd 9:00am + Teodora Hernandez Ana Ramiez Wed. 23rd 2:00pm At the Missionaries of Charity, 1625 Glenn Street Thurs. 24th 9:00 Blessings & Prayers for Subhi Frances OLA School Fri. 25th - - - - - - - - - Sat. 26th 4:30pm + Nino Gabriel Cantu OLA Ladies Guilds 7:00pm + Nolberto Fernandez 2 años de fallecido Familia Fernandez Sun. 27th 8:30 am Blessings for Maria Thap Ngo Family 11:00 am Amber Marie Ubaldo & Juanita Ubaldo Ubaldo Family 3:00 pm + Paula Santiago De parte de su hijos

Office Hours/Horas de Oficina Monday-Thursday (lunes-Jueves)

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2:23-28, or any of a number of readings

for the Day of Prayer Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Saturday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9 or Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 3:20-21 Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15; 1 Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]; Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Offices will be close on Monday, January 21st, 2019

LOOKING GOOD The best mirror is a friend’s eyes. —Gaelic proverb

EL OJO El mejor espejo es el ojo de un amigo. —Proverbio gaélico

Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 20 de Enero de, 2019

NO ESTA REGISTRADO? Si ésta es su iglesia “base”, se debería de registrar • Para recibir el periódico The Catholic News

& Herald, y otras informaciones del la Dióce-sis.

• Para facilitar la expedición de certificados y otros documentos a medida que surja la necesidad. • Más que nada para saber que usted es un miembro importante de la familia de nuestra gran iglesia. Para registrarse en nuestra iglesia, debe completar la forma de Inscripción de la Parroquia. Puede recoger una de éstas formas en la Caja que se encuentra en la parte de arriba junto a la puerta de la oficina en iglesia de lunes jueves de 8:30am-4:00pm.

Nuevos Parroquianos Le damos una calorosa bienvenida y esperamos que par-ticipe en nuestra familia parroquial. Para considerase un miembro activo tiene que estar registrado en la Parroquia por lo menos 6 meses antes. Usar los sobres cada fin de semana, eso nos ayuda a determinar si las familias asisten a Misa. Asistir a Misa cada fin de semana en familia es lo mas importante y significativo para nosotros Si ustedes no puede contribuir, le pedimos que pongan los sobres con su nombre y dirección en la canasta.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP AND BENEFITS To be considered an active, participating member of the parish, and thus eligible for tuition assistance and sacra-mental sponsor eligibility, Our Lady of the Assumption takes into account a family or individuals ministry involvement and Mass attendance. To be considered an active, participating mem-ber, envelopes are the primary way we determine if parish-ioners are regularly attending Mass. We ask that if you can’t make a contribution on a given Sunday, that you still place your envelope in the collection basket so we can record your attendance Attendance at Mass is the most important thing we do as Catholics and the most meaningful way we model and live our Catholic faith.

ARE YOU MOVING - Please remember to notify the Parish Office as soon as possible! ___Address Change ___Other change ___Delete from Parish Rolls Family Env. #___________ Effective Date:________________ Family Name:_________________________________ Old Address:______________________________________ New Address:_____________________________________ _________________________________________________ New Home Phone #____________Unlisted: Yes No Change in Marital Status________________________ Change in Occupation__________________________ New Work #________________________ Coments:_________________________________________ ________________________________________________

You may drop this form in the wooden

box next to the church office door or mail to the church office

Bulletin Information Deadline is 10 days prior to the requested notice date. All announcements must be submitted in writing to the parish office with your name and phone number. Información en el Boletín La fecha límite es 10 días antes de la fecha que usted solicite que aparezca el anuncio. Todos los anuncios deben ser presentados por escrito a la oficina de la parroquia con su nombre y número de teléfono.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so God rejoices in the chosen ones (Isaiah 62:1-5). Psalm — Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations (Psalm 96). Second Reading — All the varied gifts in the Christian com-munity are from one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). Gospel — Rejoicing at a wedding celebration in Cana, Jesus replenishes the wine supply (John 2:1-11).

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Como el esposo goza con su espo-sa, así Dios se regocija con su elegida Sión (Isaías 62:1-5). Salmo — Cantemos la grandeza del Señor (Salmo 96 [95]). Segunda lectura — Todos los diferentes dones que se encuentran en la comunidad cristiana son obra del mis-mo Espíritu (1 Corintios 12:4-11). Evangelio — Compartiendo el gozo de una boda en Ca-ná, Jesús rellena la provisión de vino (Juan 2:1-11).

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019 Your first responsibility is to take care of your needs and the needs of your family – not necessarily all their wants. In looking at what we need versus what we want, we end up placing material things and money in their proper perspective. Jesús a quien Dios Llamo “Mi Hijo amado”, es también el “Siervo de Dios” de quien Isaías habla en la primera lectura. Nosotros los bautizados en Cristo debemos se-guir Su ejemplo también y usar nuestro tiempo y recur-sos al servicio de Dios y de nuestro prójimo.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The cause of church unity is commended to Chris-tians for prayer and action every year around this time. This week is not so much to focus on the many divisions within the Christian family, but on bonds of faith and mission. Even though Christians have always shown an inclination to fracture, spin off, and mutate into new expressions, re-cent history shows some new points of convergence and agreement. Catholics are more firmly rooted in the word of God, for example, and many Protestants are more likely to celebrate Communion than in years past. Some denomina-tions are merging and pooling resources, and people from various traditions are collaborating on projects. The call of this week is to be mindful of the diver-sity of our traditions and customs while treasuring what we hold in common. The old advice to “lighten up” is good medicine, because sometimes our differences are delightful and amusing. If someone says, “Let us pray,” a Catholic might close the eyes, bow the head and fold hands; a Protestant reach out and clasp hands with the person in the next chair; and someone belonging to an Orthodox tradition might stand up with eyes wide open. Each has taken a dif-ferent path, but the goal is always the same. This is a week not for focusing on the well worn paths of divergence, but for mutual delight in a common goal. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

FAITH FORMATION/FORMACION DE FÉ Questions/Preguntas? Contact/Contacto

Faith Formation Coordinor/Coordinador de Formacion de Fé Deacon David Reiser

(704) 535-3310 Office Hours/Horas de Oficina:

Monday—Thursday/Lunes—Jueves 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM

The OLA Ladies Guild The Ladies Guild next meeting will be Monday February 11th, 2019, at 6:30pm in the church vestibule.We will be planning events for 2019 to serve and bring our parish to-gether fellowship. All women 18 years of age and up are always welcome. Please plan to join us to help shape our parish For more information call Mary Sparger @ 704-455-5365.

Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 20 de Enero de, 2019

The Knights of Columbus, OLA Council 11102, are sponsoring a Rosary Devotion, at Our Lady of Assumption Church, eve-ry Saturday at 4:00pm and Sunday morning at 8:00am, fulfilling the Blessed Virgin Mary’s request. Rosary prayer cards, in English, Spanish and French are available to all along with rosaries at no charge.

OLA Youth Group Our Youth Group will meet Sunday at the school, from 4:45 till 6:00. All students from 7th grade through High School are invited and encouraged to attend. Come and spend some time with other kids your age who want to have some fun while learning more about our faith. Con-firmation service hours are available.. If you haven’t joined us yet, we look forward to meeting you. Contact Deacon Kevin with any questions. 704 537-9973

FEBRUARY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS

A special blessing will be bestowed upon couples celebrating their wedding

anniversaries in the month of February at the 11:00am Mass February 17, Please call

the church office (704)535-9965 to be placed on the list.

Faith, Food and Fellowship Group Our Faith, Food and Fellowship group will NOT meet on Wed, Jan. 23rd. Our next meeting will be Jan. 30th. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Kevin at 704 537-9973

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Agnes; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children; World Youth Day Wednesday: St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope Thursday: St. Francis de Sales Friday: The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends; Saturday: Ss. Timothy and Titus

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Santa Inés; Día de Martin Luther King Jr. Martes: Día de Oración por la Protección Legal de los Niños por Nacer; Jornada Mundial de la Juventud Miércoles: San Vicente; Santa Marianne Cope Jueves: San Francisco de Sales Viernes: La Conversión de san Pablo Apóstol; Termina la Semana de Oración por la Unidad Cristiana; Sábado: Santos Timoteo y Tito A VISIBLE GOD

We find it difficult to convey ideas to people unless we can actually show them something, demonstrate what we mean. God, who is invisible and truly beyond human under-standing, apparently faces the same difficulty. People want to see, not just listen to an idea. So God gave us Jesus Christ, God made visible in the world. During these past weeks we have seen how Jesus was revealed as an infant to the shepherds and the magi, and then began his adult “public life” at his baptism by John. Today’s Gospel reading tells us of his “first sign,” provid-ing wine for the wedding guests at Cana. Of course, even Jesus, God made visible, was not al-ways easily understood in his own day, nor is he even now. So we have to ponder what we see: the poverty and simplic-ity of his birth, his humility and openness before John the Baptist, his kindness and compassion toward people in their ordinary problems, such as running short of wine at a wed-ding. Yet it is in coming to know Jesus that we come to know God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

UN DIOS VISIBLE Nos resulta difícil transmitir ideas a la gente a menos que le mostremos algo, que le ilustremos lo que queremos decir. Dios, que es invisible y verdaderamente más allá del entendimiento humano, aparentemente tiene la misma di-ficultad. La gente quiere ver, no solamente quiere escu-char una idea. Por eso Dios nos dio a Jesucristo, Dios he-cho visible en el mundo. En las semanas recientes hemos visto cómo al nacer Jesús es mostrado a los pastores y a los Reyes Magos, y luego empezó su “vida pública” en su bautismo con Juan. El Evangelio de hoy nos habla de su “primer signo”, que es proveer vino para los invitados a la boda en Caná. Por supuesto, hasta a Jesús, que es Dios hecho visible, no siempre se le entendía en su tiempo y ni siquiera ahora. Por lo tanto, tenemos que considerar lo que vemos: la po-breza y simplicidad de su nacimiento, su humildad y fran-queza ante Juan Bautista, su amabilidad y compasión ha-cia las personas en sus problemas ordinarios, como la falta de vino en una boda. Pero al conocer a Jesús conocemos a Dios. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En 1502 el Fraile Nicolás de Ovando y doce francis-canos dieron inicio a la evangelización de América en la República Dominicana. Ellos fueron enviados por los re-yes españoles con el mandato de convertir a los nativos “sin les hacer fuerza alguna”. Con los misioneros llegaron Alfonso y Antonio Trejo quienes traían con ellos un cuadro de la Virgen María bajo la advocación de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia. Ellos la llevaron a Higuey, donde en 1572 se le construyó su pri-mer santuario. Poco a poco esta pequeña imagen se con-virtió en la Reina del corazón de los dominicanos. María observa dulcemente a su recién nacido quien yace sobres las pajas. Está coronada y lleva puesto un manto azul rociado de estrellas y un escapulario blanco. Lleva una aureola hecha de doce estrellas. En una esquina de la imagen san José también observa al niño por encima del hombro derecho de María. El 25 de enero del 1979 Juan Pablo II la coronó por ser la primera evangelizadora del continente Americano. Con ella los doce misioneros trajeron la Alta Gracia de Jesucristo a nuestras tierras. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch

Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 20 de Enero de, 2019

CODIGOS DE CONDUCTA PARA SEGUIR DENTRO DE LA IGLESIA

1. No consuma alimentos dentro de la Iglesia incluyendo chicles. 2. Vistase apropiadamente. 3. Mantenga limpio el lugar que ocupe. 4. Mantenga la casa de Dios en buenas condiciones. 5. Cuide los libros de Cantos. 6. Supervise a sus hijos durante la Misa. 7. Antes de entrar a Misa a pague su celular U otro objeto electronico. 8. Paradisfrutar la celebración de la Misa, mantengase atento y evite conversaciones Innecesarias. 9. Procure llegar a tiempo. 10. Participé en la Misa. SEA UN CATOLICO EJEMPLAR

Stewardship of Treasure

Offertory Collection 1/ 13/19 ……………………………………...$ 7,556.46 Budget Amount…………………....$ 9,807.00 Surplus/(Deficit)……………….…...$ (2,250.54) Initial Offerin..…………….…… .. $ 1,019.00 ………………………...…………....$ 00.00 DSA………….……………………..$ 00.00 Thank you for your Generosity!

February & March 2019 Programs at the Oratory Center for Spirituality

Let’s Reframe: Learning to Honor Our Time Again A time to reflect on our use of time and focus on what’s

really important. Kim Eubanks

Mondays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2019 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

No charge, but pre-registration required. A Contemplative Approach to Spiritual Direction

A morning to learn about the practice and sample the flow of spiritual direction.

Linda Flynn

Saturday, March 2, 2019 9:00 – 11:45 am No charge, but pre-registration required.

Transfiguration: What Do We Need to Do to Conform Our Hearts to Christ’s Heart? A Retreat for Men

This short retreat day will look at the Transfiguration for Lenten reflection.

Michael Petro

Saturday, March 16, 2019 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Cost: $35 (lunch included) The Three Rs of Lent

A day for Rest, Refreshment of the spirit and the Sacra-ment of Reconciliation.

Saturday, March 23, 2019 9:30 – 11:30 am No cost, but pre-registration appreciated.

What Does the Bible Say About Suffering?

A time to look at what the Bible has to say about so-mething we have all experienced and witnessed.

Dr. Peter Judge Thursday, March 28, 2019 OR Saturday, March 30, 2019

9:00 am – 12:00 Noon Cost: $20.00

Please visit the Oratory website (www.rockhilloratory.net) or contact the Center for Spirituality (oratorycenter@gmail.com or 803- 327-2097) to register or for more information.

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