(As Described in the Catechism of the Catholic Church) 1285 Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "Sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the Sacrament of Confirmation, [the Baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed." I. CONFIRMATION IN THE ECONOMY OF SALVATION 1286 In the Old Testament the prophets announced that the Spirit of the Lord would rest on the hoped-for Messiah for His saving mission. The descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus at His Baptism by John was the sign that this was He Who was to come, the Messiah, the Son of God. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit; His whole life and His whole mission are carried out in total communion with the Holy Spirit Whom the Father gives Him "without measure." Our Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church Freeport, New York 17 November 2019 Please join us for the Sacrament of Confirmation at 4:00 P.M. on 21 November 2019
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(As Described in the Catechism of the Catholic Church)
1285 Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "Sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the Sacrament of Confirmation, [the Baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."
I. CONFIRMATION IN THE ECONOMY OF SALVATION
1286 In the Old Testament the prophets announced that the Spirit of the Lord would rest on the hoped-for Messiah for His saving mission. The descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus at His Baptism by John was the sign that this was He Who was to come, the Messiah, the Son of God. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit; His whole life and His whole mission are carried out in total communion with the Holy Spirit Whom the Father gives Him "without measure."
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Please join us for the
Sacrament of Confirmation at 4:00 P.M.
on 21 November 2019
SACRAMENTAL LIFE
MASS SCHEDULE
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Offered after the 5:00 P.M. Vigil Mass every last
Saturday of the Month or by appointment.
BAPTISM
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month at 3:00 P.M.
CONFESSION/PENANCE/RECONCILIATION
Saturday: 1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Wednesday: 6:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Friday: 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
or by appointment.
MATRIMONY
Marriages MUST be arranged at least six months in advance.
Please call one of our Priests at the Rectory to make an appointment.
MASSES Monday, 18 November, Dedication of the Basilica of
7:30 am † The Unborn Saints Peter & Paul
12:10 pm † Monsignor James McDonald
Tuesday, 19 November
7:30 am † Decd. Mbrs. of the Sabando & Luque
Cepeda Families
12:10 pm † All Souls in Purgatory
Wednesday, 20 November
7:30 am † Jean Dengel
12:10 pm † Emma DiBrizzi
7:00 pm † Rosario Luna
Thursday, 21 November, Presentation of the Blessed
7:30 am 2019 Confirmandi Virgin Mary
12:10 pm † Alexander Ladyzinski
Friday, 22 November, Saint Cecilia
7:30 am Corinne Addiss
12:10 pm † Robert Jones
Saturday, 23 November, Saints Clement I & Columban b
9:00 am † Elizabeth Smith
5:00 pm † Robert Durkin
7:00 pm Parishioners of Our Holy Redeemer/Freeport
Sunday, 24 November, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the
7:00 am Pope Francis Universe
8:00 am † Ken Taylor
9:30 am † Rosemarie Whalen
11:30 am † Milagros Cepeda, † Rosa Cruz
† Roberta M. Doyle, † Jose Antonio Soto
† Paul A. Terry
1:00 pm Matthew Bomm, Edith Rylee Collier
† Francisco Hernandez, † Elsy Magana
5:00 pm † Reverend Vitalis Pedzik
READINGS FOR
24 November 2019 Thirty-Fourth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
1st Reading: II Samuel V: 1-3
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122 2nd Reading: Colossians I: 12-20 Gospel: Saint Luke XXIII: 35-43
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
“You will be hated by all because of My Name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed” (Luke 21:5-19). In the Gospel we read today the Lord warns us about persecutions, violence, trials, and even death. This is a very sobering picture to consider as we arrive at the conclusion of the liturgical year and reflect upon the “last things,” and yet, there is no
reason to fear, Jesus Himself will give us words and wisdom, which our adversaries will not be able to take exception to or contradict. These words of Jesus are very real in our world. We are surrounded by persecution. The twenty-first century has already seen many martyrs, some known and some unknown. All these, although they knew their lives were in danger, never stopped doing their jobs and helping their people. They continued to preach the Gospel by the way they lived their lives. They continued to see Jesus in the poor and they were faithful to Him to the end. How did they do it? God gave them the grace they needed. They often turned to Mary, who was able to bear the agonizing persecution of her son because she was full of grace. Let us continue to pray to her to intercede for us sinners, so that we too may receive the grace we need right now. AMEN.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR
FATHER JEROME IS GETTING READY TO RETURN TO GHANA In just about two weeks, our beloved Priest and friend Father Jerome, will be returning to Ghana. Father Jerome’s relationship with Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport “officially” began shortly after my June 2008 arrival as Pastor. Within months of that arrival, Bishop-emeritus Murphy appointed him Chaplain to South Nassau Communities Hospital, with residency at Our Holy Redeemer. The rest (as they say) is history.
The close relationship shared with us and Father Jerome manifested itself last year when the Parish of Our Holy Redeemer offered to help him meet the challenges of a decaying Nursery School Building. That offer (as readers of last Sunday’s “Message from the Pastor” were reminded) was accepted by The Most Reverend John Bonaventure Kwofie, C.S.Sp., (Father Jerome’s Bishop at the time), and in Lent 2019, the Church in Freeport began to “officially” pray, fast, and give alms for the “Our Holy Redeemer Nursery School” in Ghana.
In the letter that follows this message, Father Jerome describes the growing spiritual and material needs (a good sign) of the Our Holy Redeemer Nursery School. Our sacrificial giving
during last year’s Holy Season of Lent will help him to meet those needs upon his return to his parish in Ghana; so please: if you have not yet returned your 2019 Lenten-mite boxes please bring them to the rectory this week. Thank you.
17 NOVEMBER 2019
AN UPDATE FROM FATHER JEROME
Peace be to you, all good Parishioners of Our Holy Redeemer!
I would like to take this opportunity given to me by our Pastor Fr. Douglas Arcoleo to thank him in a special way that he gave me another opportunity to come home this year. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and support.
Our Holy Redeemer Nursery School at Saint Mary’s Parish in Samreboi, Ghana is still alive and functioning! The children and their educators are doing well in mind and body as far as their health is concern. Their educators are doing their best to help them acquire the necessary knowledge with the help of the Church as its primary benefactor and supervisor.
The nursery has seen some maintenance such as the floor, the windows, painting and some part of the roofing sheets have been changed. Until a new nursery can be built (with the help of your 2018 Lenten-project contributions (I am still unpacking the Mite Boxes), the old structure is still being maintained to avoid total destruction of by the strong winds and the rains that are a common occurrence in Ghana.
The nursery school has also received a lot of materials and supplies for teaching and learning, along with games and basic First Aid items from Our Holy Redeemer Parish Human Services. In this regard, Mr. Martinez has been very helpful.
The population or the intake of the children have increased due to the fact that every child has to go to school so that the streets may be free without children. The nursery enrolls children up to grades classified as: KG1, A, B,C and KG2. This year’s student population is as follows:
KG1A has 10boys; 14girls
KG1B has 20boys; 20girls
KG1C has 20boys; 22girls
KG2 has 22boys ; 22girls
In total there are 150 children, and 5 teachers /educators. The youngest age is 3 years and the oldest is 11 years. With the Good News of an increase in school-population comes the need for more material support that can help provide desks, chair, and tables.
I hope that the with the love and support of Father Arcoleo who is interested in the education of the children, and with your love and support as well, the new OHR Nursery School in Ghana- St. Mary Parish in Samreboi will have its foundation laid and building started when I return to Ghana on 01 December 2019.
May the Good Lord bless all the families in Our Holy Redeemer Church, where coming homing is what it’s all about. I wished I could celebrate the Christmas with you but unfortunately I have to ask of leave of you. I pray that I will have the opportunity to be with you in the Summer. MERRY CHRITMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL.
Let us keep one another in prayers. PEACE BE WITH YOU!
Our Holy Redeemer Human Services
87 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520 Tel (516) 868-8289 Fax (516) 868-0017
Monday through Thursday 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
THANKSGIVING 2019
Please consider donating any of the following food items and make Thanksgiving Special for our families in need:
(GIFT CERTIFICATES are greatly appreciated as freezer/refrigeration is very limited)
DINNER FOOD ITEMS Hot Cocoa/Juice/Canned Fruit/Cranberry Sauce/Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy/
Our Holy Redeemer will include (when available and donated) bread, pie, cookies, candy, and nuts
Please bring your Offering to Human Services (Mon.-Thurs., 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.) or to Church on or before 16 & 17 November.
With Gratitude and Thanksgiving Blessings to You!
Ministerio de Servicio Social Humano de Nuestro Santo Redentor 87 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520 Tel (516) 868-8289 Fax (516) 868-0017
de Lunes a Jueves 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
DÍA DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS DE 2019
Compartiendo en el Día de Acción de Gracias para que todos puedan dar gracias Por favor considere hacer la siguiente ofrenda de comestibles para que este
Día de Acción de Gracias pueda ser especial para nuestras familias necesitadas:
CENA Chocolate Caliente/Jugo/Frutas enlatadas/Pavo/Relleno
(Apreciamos certificados de regalo, pues el espacio en las congeladoras es muy limitado)
Salsa/Salsa de Arándano (Cranberry)/Papas y batatas en polvo/Verduras enlatadas
El Servicio de Ministerio Social añadirá (según la disponibilidad, si lo donan) pasteles, galletitas, dulces, nueces y pan
Por favor traiga su Ofrenda a Servicios Humanos (Lun.-Jue., 10:00 A.M. a 1:00 P.M.) o a la Iglesia a más tardar para el 16/17 de Noviembre.
Gracias y que gocen de un bendito Día de Acción de Gracias
Seeing 30/30 in 2020
ANNUAL MASS FOR DECEASED PRIESTS The following Priests, called by God to serve His Church on Long Island, were called home by God between 01 November 2018 and 31 October 2019 to render an account of their service in the Priesthood. May they rest in the peace of Christ, and may it please the Harvest Master to send more Priests into His harvest on Long Island. (Please pray for an increase in Vocations to the Sacred Priesthood.)
FAITH AND VOCATIONS
† Rev. Santiago Dineros 07 November 2018
† Rev. Msgr. William W. Jablonski 11 November 2018
† Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald 16 November 2018
† Rev. Robert Blyman 05 January 2019
† Rev. Msgr. Daniel S. Hamilton 18 February 2019
† Rev. Joseph P. Minturn 19 February 2019
† Rev. Harold Buckley 11 May 2019
† Rev. Msgr. James P. Kelly 27 June 2019
† Rev. George J. Michell 18 August 2019
† Rev. Lawrence B. Rafferty 30 September 2019
† Rev. Vitalis B. Pedzik
14 October 2019
FAITH AND PRAYER FOR THOSE SERVING THE LORD WITH GLADNESS
Please Pray for Our Priests O God, Who made Your Only Begotten Son eternal High Priest, grant that those He has chosen as ministers and stewards of Your mysteries may be found faithful in carrying out the ministry they have received. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
18 November: Father James Calledo & Father Lachlan Cameron 19 November: Monsignor Steven R. Camp & Monsignor Thomas D. Candreva 20 November: Father Gregory J. Cappuccino & Father Anthony Francis Cardone 21 November: Very Reverend Thomas A. Cardone & Father Michael Carroll 22 November: 23 November: 24 November:
Monsignor John I. Cervini & Father Gerald Cestare
Father Lawrence Chadwick & Father Desmond Chilagorom
Bishop Emil A. Wcela & Deceased Bishops of the Diocese
and for Our Bishop! O God, Eternal Shepherd of the faithful, Who tend Your Church in countless ways and rule over her in love, grant, we pray, that John, Your servant, whom You have set over Your people, may preside in the place of Christ over the flock whose shepherd he is, and be faithful as a teacher of doctrine, a Priest of sacred worship and as one who serves them by governing. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Visit Bishop Barres on Twitter: @BishopBarres)
Please Pray for Sister Marie Meaghan Loving Father, Your daughter Marie Meaghan chose the Better Part at the feet
of Jesus, and that choice has led her to Religious Life. Please sustain her in prayer and work, as in union with Mary she abandons herself to Your will.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Please consider writing Sister Marie Meaghan a Congratulatory note for taking her first vows:
Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate, 2151 Watson Avenue, Bronx, New York 10472
,
OR complete this form and mail it to:
Father Sean Magaldi, Vocations Director Diocese of Rockville Centre, P.O. Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571
Please continue to say your prayers for the following members of our Armed Forces:
Sgt. Benjamin Bonifacio, Melissa Castillo, Lt. Frank Chavez, Anthony Costante,
Sgt. Joseph Courtien, Tyler Daly, Staff Sgt. Adam Dengel,
Sr. Medical Admin. Jennifer Dengel, Juan Diaz, Ryan Dugan, Katelyn Ann Foster, RN,
Michael George Gonzalez, Sgt. Daniel Ingin, Susana Ladino, Corp. Gaelan Lynch,
Sgt. Ramon Marrero, PO 1st Class Matthew Martin, Pvt. Jack McKnight, John Mediate,
Sgt. Kelvin O. Melara, Jose Molina, Jr., Airman 1st Class Jerome Miles,
Cmdr. Colleen Minihan, Maj. Paul Minihan, Sebastian Moreno, Sean Joseph Mormon,
Robert Mugno, William Mugno, PO Floyd A. Rivera, Sgt. Sammy Rodriguez,
Benjamin Rhodes, Staff Sgt. Dylan Ryan, Edwin Sandoval, Doug Schambert, Paul Seiden,
Thomas Shearer, Luis Sic, Pvt. 1st Class Ashley Sumner, Sr. Airman Daniel C. Swensen, Lt. Col. David Talafuse,
Lt. Col. John Talafuse, Major Thomas Talafuse, Corp. Daniel Vargas, SCPO William A. Vega,
Capt. Johnetta Washington, Anthony Williams, Sgt. Major Lynroy Williams, SPC Zachary Wimbiscus,
Lt. Cmdr. Brad Younger
Please Pray
for Patrick Amberlino, John Anderson, Norma Andrino,
Carole Arcoleo, Angelina Auci, Anna Baciuska, Robert Baciuska, Joké Balogan, Jayne Biscardi, Jean Blaney, Jackie Bohm,
Kathleen Breihof, Barbara Brady, Daniel Camtion, Kevin Capel, Linda Catalano, Joseph Conroy, Thomas Corcoran, Joseph Cupo, Jo D’Angelo, Joan Donofrio, Al Eats, Peter Espinet,
Angie Fermine, Brian Flaherty, Angela Franklin, Bobby Fuchs, Erik Fugusso, Arlene Goldenberg, Edward Handibode,
Mary Hannan, Lloyd Harrison, Mary Horan, Kathleen Hunt, Ann Jackson, Baby Juliana, Linda A. Kane, Takeshi Kawasaki, Toshiko Kawasaki, Charles Keenan, V. Krant, Archer Kutayiah,
Marlene Lawson, Joseph Lebretore, John Lynam, Sr. Dorothy Lynch, Linda Malone, Lorraine Martin, Berta Martinez, Jorge Martinez, Joseph Massaro,
Maureen McCollum, Barbara McEneaney, Mildred Menendez, Joseph Mercurio, Jorge Miranda, Maurene Molinari,
Anne Muldowney, George Nadeau, Richard Neubhert, Sr. Gerri O’Neill, Efrain Ramos, Kenneth Rommel,
Joseph Scalamandre,, Suzanne Sparagna, Anna Taglieri, Charles Termini, Marybeth Termini, Jim Trainor, Eileen Turner, Anna Mae Verzyl, Mary Walsh, Allen Watson, Billy Weitzman,
Susan Wilcox, Raymond Worhacz
Please call the Rectory if you know anyone in serious need of prayers. The names will remain
on our prayer list for four weeks.
Thank you.
Please Pray for Our Beloved Deceased:
WILLIAM T. MACGUIRE, JULIA MCCLANEY
All are Invited to a Dedication Mass for
Venerable Father Anthony Vincent Gallo’s Rib Relic
Sunday, 24 November 2019 at 11:30 A.M.
Curé of Ars Church 2323 Merrick Avenue Merrick, New York
Obligation, consider attending a daily Mass and deepen your relationship with Our Lord.
Monday – Friday
7:30 A.M.
12:10 P.M.
Wednesdays
7:00 P.M.
(Espanol)
This Week’s Feast Days
Monday, 18 November
Dedication of Basilicas of
Saints Peter and Paul,
Apostles
Thursday, 21 November
The Presentation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday, 22 November
Saint Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr
Saturday, 23 November
Pope Saint Clement I, Martyr
Saint Columban, Abbot
And now I am going to Him who
sent Me, and no one of you asks Me, “Where art Thou going?..But I speak the truth to you; it is expedient for you that I depart. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. And when He has come He will convict the world of sin, and of justice and of judgment: of sin because they do not believe in Me; of justice, because I go to the Father, and you will see Me no more and of judgement, because the prince of this world has already been judged.
Gospel of Saint John, XVI:5-11
FILM Selection Of The Week Lourdes. A Story of Faith, Science and Mirracles Bernard Guillaumet, a non-Christian French journalist, is assigned the job of doing a story on Lourdes in the late 1990s. Just before he leaves for Lourdes, Bernard learns that his wife is pregnant. However, he is not told that this pregnancy could put her
life at risk--and that doctors are suggesting an abortion.
Excerpt from the book, The Interior Life Simplified and
Reduced to Its Fundamental Principle Written by an unnamed Capuchin monk in the 19th century
The Seven Sacraments.—There are seven Sacraments, i.e., seven springs of life, answering to the wants of my terrestrial existence. First of all, the initial Sacrament that sows the seeds of eternity, Baptism, which changes a child of Adam into a Christian, a child of God, of the Church, and of eternity. Confirmation fructifies the baptismal seeds by bringing to the soul the seven gifts of the life-giving Spirit. The Eucharist feeds the holy growth with a substance which is none other than the very substance of the Son of God and the Son of man, the Sovereign food of the divine life and of the human life in the Christian, since Jesus Christ has the fullness of the divine life and the human life. Penance repairs what is damaged, and cures what is diseased; it even brings back from death, since it wipes out mortal sin, which is the death of the soul…Then there is Extreme Unction, the last of our earth-life’s consecrations and purifications, and the preparation for the life eternal, when the soul is standing on tis threshold. Lastly, there are two Sacraments which continue and preserve the Sacred seed. Holy Order, which consecrates those who are to propagate the divine life, and Holy Marriage, which consecrates those who are to propagate human life…
** CONFIRMANDI **
Father Arcoleo’s Classes WEEK 10
1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Confirmation Mass Thursday, 21 November
4:00 P.M. (Please arrive by 3:00 P.M. and go to
Lower Church.)
REHEARSAL Tuesday, 19 November
7:00 P.M. In the Church
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email 4. Check that email account for a link to beginusing Formed.
FAITH AND EDUCATION
NEWS FROM THE DE LA SALLE SCHOOL During 2019, the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the Lasallian Family will celebrate the 300th anniversary of the death of our founder, Saint John Baptist de La Salle, Patron Saint of Teachers. The Institute has designated 2019 as the Year of Lasallian Vocations. Pope Francis has declared 2019 a Jubilee Year in honour of 300th anniversary of the death of Saint John Baptist de La Salle. The Jubilee Year which began on 15 November 2018, will conclude on 31 December 2019. During the month of November The De La Salle School will participate with our
Lasallian colleagues from the District of Eastern North America celebrating this milestone. School was closed on Friday, 8 November, 2019 so that the faculty and staff of The De La Salle School could gather with our Lasallian colleagues at Manhattan College to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the foundation of our District of Eastern North America.
Please join us for our annual Christmas Luncheon. It will be held at the beautiful Garden City Country Club located in Garden City New York, on Tuesday, 3 December beginning at 11:00 am. Our featured speaker will be personal coach, media industry consultant and author of Saturday’s Child, Deborah Burns. A fantastic menu, including cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and a sit down three course luncheon will be offered at our festive event. Please consider joining us for this wonderful event. If you would like to participate in our cash raffle (winner need not be present to win!), please contact our Director of Development Ms. Petrina DiGangi at (516) 379-0012. We look forward to welcoming you at this important event in support of the students at The De La Salle School.
17 November 2019 – The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time C Sunday Readings: Malachi III: 19-20a; II Thessalonians III: 7-12; Saint Luke XXI: 5-19.
“Nation will rise against ______________________and kingdom against ________________________________.”
Jesus said “You are not to ____________________________ your ________________________ beforehand, for I
Myself shall give you ________________________ in speaking that all your_______________________________
will be _________________________________ to resist or refute. You will even be _______________________
over by ___________________________, _____________________________, ____________________________,
and __________________________, and they will put __________________ of you to _____________________.
You will be ________________ by all because of My ____________________, but not a __________________ on
your ________________ will be ___________________________. By your _______________________________
you will __________________________ your ___________________________.”
CYO Steadfast Strengthening communities through youth programs.
Our Holy Redeemer and CYO of Long Island are happy to continue the CYO Steadfast program to Freeport for children in grades K -5th.
Come join your friends for a morning of fun and learning.
Program will be held on the following Saturdays from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. 23 November; 7, 14, 21 December
Sumner Hall, Our Holy Redeemer School 87 Pine Street, Freeport, New York
Activities include recreational activities and educational support. Children will also receive a nutritious meal.
Cost: $10.00 per week. Discounts available for siblings.
Applications and additional information are available by email: [email protected]
CYO Steadfast Fortalecimiento de las comunidades a traves de programas para la juventud.
Nuestro Santo Redentor y CYO de Long Island están felices de continuar con el programa CYO Steadfast para niños en los grados K-5. Ven y únete a tus amigos
para una mañana de diversión y aprendizaje.
El programa se llevará a cabo los siguientes sábados de 9:00 A.M. a 11:30 A.M.
23 Noviembre; 7, 14, 21 Diciembre
En la Sala Sumner de la Escuela de Nuestro Santo Redentor 87 de la Calle Pine, Freeport, Nueva York
Los niños recibirán: Una comida nutritiva; Apoyo académico; Participar en actividades recreativas
Costo: $ 10.00 por semana. Los descuentos están disponibles.
Las aplicaciones e información adicional están disponibles en electrónico a: [email protected]
2019 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FIRST OFFERING TOTAL:
$12,399.81
2018 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FIRST OFFERING TOTAL:
$10,393.50
TOTAL SECOND OFFERING FOR 09/10 NOVEMBER 2019: $ 4,193.25 (DEBT REDUCTION)
2019 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ENVELOPE USERS TOTAL: 531
2018 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ENVELOPE USERS TOTAL: 499
… ONE GIANT LEAP FOR A PARISH!
09/10 NOVEMBER 2019 TOTAL FIRST OFFERING
03 DECEMBER 2017 TO 25 NOVEMBER 2018 AVERAGE TOTAL FIRST OFFERING
MASS OFFERING MASS OFFERING
Automated Giving $ 1,287.81 E-Giving $ 1,004.26 Prior to Weekend $ 373.00 Prior to Weekend $ 677.31
5:00 pm $ 1,815.25 5:00 pm $ 1,573.83 7:00 pm $ 979.00 7:00 pm $ 531.17 7:00 am $ 1,063.25 7:00 am $ 1,174.22 8:00 am $ 1,096.00 8:00 am $ 1,004.73 9:30 am $ 1,288.00 9:30 am $ 1,173.20 11:30 am $ 1,374.75 11:30 am $ 1,489.04 1:00 pm $ 1,854.00 1:00 pm $ 1,489.99 5:00 pm $ 1,268.75 5:00 pm $ 851.12
TOTAL $12,399.81 TOTAL $10,068.87
Be Ye Prepared
Sunday, 24 November 2019 -Second Offering
Human Services "If you're not prepared; we're not prepared"!
FAITH AND FINANCES SINCE COMMITMENT WEEKEND
AN UPDATE (AS OF 05 NOVEMBER 2019) ABOUT THE BELL TOWER RESTORATION PROJECT
As you can see from the 2018/2019 CMA-comparison below, we have a lot of catching up to do. And while I am confident (especially in the aftermath of Bishop Barres’ “you gotta believe” homily at his Sunday, 01 September’s 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. Masses) that we will reach and surpass our CMA goal for the 11th consecutive year, I am encouraging those of you who have not yet made your pledge to please do so today! Once we achieve our goal in paid pledges ($78,800.00), the Diocese will return to us 80% of every dollar paid over goal. That 80% will be used to help offset the “still-to-be-determined” cost of our Bell Tower Restoration Project.
PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE!
PLEDGE! PLEDGE! PLEDGE!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Catholic ministries appeal Supporting Dramatic Missionary Growth in Our Community
OUR HOLY REDEEMER PARISH 2018 (As of 11/13/18)
2019 (As of 11/12/19)
Goal $78,800.00 $78,800.00
# of Pledges 244 303
Amount Pledged $82,092.50 $74,632.50
Paid Pledges $76,323.25 $69,830.75
You Are STILL Making a Difference! Thank You! Thank You!! Thank You!!!
Please consider what you can do to make a difference! Make your check payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal
DONATIONS ACCEPTED: Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and by appointment: (516) 623 – 3247
Volunteers Accepted All the Time!
Volunteer? Yes, I want
to hear from you!
JMJ
Give Jesus Christ
by singing in the Parish Choir
All are Welcome!!!
Sign-up: Sunday, 17 November 2019 6:00 P.M.–7:00 P.M. in the School Gymnasium
Rehearsal Dates: Sundays, 01, 08, 15, 22, & 29 December 2019 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Final DRESS REHEARSAL: Friday, 03 January 2020
6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. If you are interested, please see Miss Maria and Miss Gloria after the 9:30 A.M. Mass
on the 2nd & 3rd Sundays or call (516) 521-2695
SEA SCOUT SHIP 18 invites
Our Holy Redeemer Parishioners to an Evening of Maritime History of our Freeport Waters
with
MR. BOB DOXSEE, JR. Sunday, 01 December 2019 at 6:30 P.M.
OUR HOLY REDEEMER LOWER CHURCH 37 South Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520
Refreshments will be served afterwards
2019-2020 RAFFLE! RAFFLE! RAFFLE! ENTER TODAY AND YOU MAY BE OUR NEXT WINNER!
Your $25 Raffle Ticket purchase provides you with a chance to win:
$25 Daily, $100 Monthly, and $250 Quarterly, plus:
$1,911.00 + $50.00 Duryea’s Gift Card on 6 December 2019, plus:
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CARTA DEL PASTOR
Los feligreses de Nuestro Santo Redentor quizás recuerden que el XXX Domingo del Ordinario en 2018, el Obispo John Bonaventure Kwofie, C.S.Sp. nos visitó y ofreció la Misa de las 5:00 PM para el deleite de los feligreses y los jóvenes que se preparaban para el Sacramento de la Confirmación. Que yo sepa, fue la primera vez en nuestra historia de 116 años que un obispo del continente africano visitó nuestra parroquia. El Obispo estaba tan conmovido por su encuentro con la fe católica de nuestra familia parroquial que dio su permiso para cambiar el nombre de la escuela en la parroquia del padre Jerome. En acción de gracias, nuestra familia parroquial (que adoptó al padre
Jerome) rezó, ayunó y dio limosna durante la santa Cuaresma del 2018 para nuestra "nueva escuela".
Desde su regreso el 01 de septiembre el padre Jerome ha estado abriendo los cientos de cajas que contienen nuestra oferta de Cuaresma y contando su contenido. Con suerte, antes de que regrese a Ghana el 01 de diciembre, nos dará una actualización de nuestra escuela y nuestros esfuerzos de Cuaresma para hacer que esa escuela sea "absolutamente hermosa" para que todos los que asistan a ella sepan por qué "Regresar a casa (a nuestra escuela Holy Redeemer) es de tanta importancia”.
IGLESIA CATÓLICA ROMANA DE NUESTRO SANTO REDENTOR
37 SOUTH OCEAN AVENUE
FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520
(516) 378-0665
29 Septiembre 2017 Fiesta de los Santos Arcángeles
Diócesis de Sekondi-Takoradi Muy Reverendo John Bonaventure Kwofie, C.S.Sp. PO Box KA 9712 Ghana, Africa
Su Excelencia,
¡Paz y saludos de la Iglesia de Freeport, NY donde he servido como pastor desde el 2008! Es la misma iglesia en la que su amado hijo Jerome Ackah ha servido fielmente durante los últimos tres meses. Es una bendición para Ud. tener a un hombre tan humilde y tan trabajador en su diócesis. Lo recordaremos con gratitud.
El padre Jerome me habló de su intento de proporcionar una educación católica a los muchos niños confiados a su pastoral en la parroquia de Santa María. Juntos presentamos ese intento al pueblo de la parroquia donde existe la voluntad de apoyar sus esfuerzos para proporcionar esa educación en un entorno adecuado. Como tal, estoy listo para ofrecer al pueblo de Nuestro Santo Redentor la oportunidad de "adoptar" la Escuela Parroquial de Santa María, y sugerir que usemos nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro durante la Santa Cuaresma para avanzar el desarrollo de su escuela. Espero que de vez en cuando, el padre Jerome (quizás con usted a su lado) pueda regresar a "casa" a Freeport y darnos un "informe del progreso".
Siglos atrás, Nuestro Santo Redentor le pidió a Sus discípulos que remaran mar adentro para una pesca milagrosa. Creo que con un pescador como el Padre Jerome cuidando las redes, una pesca milagrosa está esperando para ser capturada en Freeport para ayudar a alimentar a los niños en Ghana.
Para la mayor gloria de Dios, Rev. Padre Douglas R. Arcoleo Pastor
17 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2019
¡DONDE VENIR A CASA ES DE TANTA IMPORTANCIA!
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SACRAMENTOS DE INICIACIÓN
Bautismo, Eucaristía, Confirmación
¿Qué es eso que dices? Eres un adolescente y todavía no has hecho tu Primnera Santa Comunión? ¿Usted es un graduado de la Universidad y todavía no se ha confirmado? ¿Usted es una persona mayor y aun no ha sido Bautizada? ¿Usted se casó por la ley pero todavía no ha recibido el Sacramento Matrimonial? ¿Usted no es católico pero viene a Misa todos los Domingos? Bueno, no se desanime. ¡No es demasiado tarde para llegar a ser un miembro plenamente iniciado en nuestra absolutamente hermosa Iglesia!
Por favor complete la forma de abajo y colóquela en la cesta del Ofertorio Dominical o comuníquese con la Sr. Cacao en la Oficina de Educación Religiosa (87 de la Calle Pine) al (516) 546-1057. Gracias.
Nombre (Primero, Segundo, Apellido): ________________________________________________________________
Por favor marque los Sacramentos que necesita: Bautismo (Confesión) Santa Comunión Confirmación Matrimonio
ADORACIÓN NOCTURNA
¿Interesado en pasar una hora en oración con Cristo durante los Primeros viernes del mes? Si desea hacerse miembro favor, llame al Diácono Cristóbal a la Rectoría (516) 378-0665.
Acompáñenos los martes de 7:00 P.M. a 9:00 P.M. en el sótano de la Escuela. Para más información por favor llame a Ivette Vasquez al (516) 469-9559.
Grupo Carismático Cristo Vive Lo invita a acompañarlos todos los domingos de 7:30 a 9:00 P.M. en el Auditorio. El grupo Cristo Vive visita los hogares de las personas que no pueden salir. Favor llamar a Cándido Bran al (516) 852-4320 para información.
“Jóvenes Adultos Creciendo en Cristo” Invitamos a todos los jóvenes hispanos a que nos acompañen en nuestras reuniones todos los viernes desde las
7:30 PM. Las reuniones tendrán lugar en la Sala Grande de la Escuela. Ven a compartir tus inquietudes,
hacer nuevas amistades y a crecer con Cristo en lo humano y espiritual, con alegría juvenil.
Para más información, llama a Carlos Portillo al (516) 849-4568, Marta al (516) 765-1210.
REFLEXIÓN SEMANAL
“Matarán a algunos de ustedes y todos los odiarán por causa mía. Sin embargo, no caerá ningún cabello de la cabeza de ustedes” (Vea Lucas 21:5-19). “Hoy Jesús no advierte respecto a persecuciones, violencia, juicios y aun la muerte. Es un cuadro muy sobrio que se nos pone por delante al aproximarnos al final del año litúrgico y al reflexionar en las “últimas cosas.” Pero, Jesús nos asegura que Él nos dará palabras y sabiduría que nuestros adversarios no podrán contradecir. Esas palabras de Jesús siguen siendo muy reales en nuestro mundo. El siglo veintiuno ya ha visto muchos mártires, algunos conocidos y otros no. Todos ellos, aunque sabían que sus vidas estaban en peligro, nunca cesaron de hacer su obra y de ayudar a su pueblo. Continuaron predicando el Evangelio por el modo en el que vivían sus vidas.
Continuaron viendo a Jesús en el pobre y le fueron fieles a Él hasta el final. ¿Cómo pudieron hacerlo? Dios les dio la gracia que necesitan. A menudo se dirigieron a María, quien pudo soportar la agonizante persecución de Su Hijo debido a que estaba llena de gracia. Continuemos orándole que interceda por nosotros los pecadores para que nosotros también podamos hallar la gracia que necesitamos.
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SECURING YOUR LIVES
Directions: Find the words below from today’s Scripture reading in the puzzle. Words can go horizontally, vertically, and diagonally in all directions (as shown).
While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said,
"All that you see here--the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown
down." Then they asked Him, "Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?" He answered, "See that you
not be deceived, for many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and 'The time has
come.' Do not follow them! When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be
terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the
end." Then He said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against
kingdom. There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky.”
Saint Luke XXI: 5-10
(As Described in the Catechism of the Catholic Church)
1285 Baptism, the Eucharist, and the Sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "Sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For "by the Sacrament of Confirmation, [the Baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed."
I. CONFIRMATION IN THE ECONOMY OF SALVATION
1286 In the Old Testament the prophets announced that the Spirit of the Lord would rest on the hoped-for Messiah for His saving mission. The descent of the Holy Spirit on Jesus at His Baptism by John was the sign that this was He Who was to come, the Messiah, the Son of God. He was conceived of the Holy Spirit; His whole life and His whole mission are carried out in total communion with the Holy Spirit Whom the Father gives Him "without measure."
