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, DRE Mr. Jack Lafferty, Pastoral Associate Fundraising/CMA Mr. Guillermo Felix, Music Ministry Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Organist

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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 register

at the Parish Center at least 1 month before the baptism. 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

Hna. Claudia Allen, CSJ Sra. Carmen Roncal 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 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 solicitar una cita con 30 días de anticipación con un miembro pastoral. 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

Monday – St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Mt 9:9-13 Tuesday – Weekday Ezr6:7-8, 12b, 14-20 Lk 8:19-21 Wednesday – St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Ezr 9:5-9 Lk 9:1-6

Thursday – Weekday Hg 1:1-8 Lk 9:7-9 Friday – Weekday Hg 2:1-9 Lk 9:18-22 Saturday— Sts. Cosmas & Damian, Martyrs, BVM Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a Lk 9:43b-45

Sunday – Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Nm 11:25-29 Jas 5:1-6 Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

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 September 20: Monday – 9:00AM – Dolores Maria Rodriguez

Tuesday – 9:00AM – Michael & Susan Brenan

Wednesday – 9:00AM – Marie D. Schultz

Thursday – 9:00AM – William & Mary Meech

Friday – 9:00AM – Louis Bazzuro

Saturday – 9:00AM – Giovanni LaBoy

_ 5:00PM _ Ralph & Mary Gallo

Sunday – 8:00AM – All those Enrolled in the Society of Prayer

– 9:30AM – Marie D. Schultz

– 11:00AM – The People of St. John of God

GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD. Por favor tenga en cuenta al considerar Su donación a la parroquia que Hemos Aumentado nuestra META DE $8,500 por semana a $9,000. Esto se debe al aumento de costos y gastos (electricidad, gas, petróleo, etc.)

Weekends of September 12 & 13 Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

ACTUAL

TOTAL COLLECTION 8,554.

ATTENDANCE

1,240

$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 $8,554.

PRAY FOR THE DECEASED

Ines Gómez Mary C. Tisch Anne E. Cooper Ismael R. Rosado Georgette Lafferty

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 al-canzado 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.

BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20

In Loving Memory of:

MICHAEL & SUSAN BRENNAN

Requested by: Rose Brennan SPECIAL COLLECTION DATES

September 20: Retired Priests September 27: Repairs & Maintenance

SEE WHAT’S NEW ON OUR WEB PAGE

www.stjohnofgodparish.org

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

SEPTEMBER, 2015 St. John of God Pray for ...

Mary Anderson Lucille Anthony Sonia Blas Helena Balazko Sue Bond Cheryl Carlino Angelo Cristiano Mark Dixon Viola Doyle James Falk Patricia Falk Zidnia García Chris Gómez Elizabeth Gould Mary Griffin Eileen Housman

Helmo Jaime Mary Johnson Emma K. Joseph Kratochvil Michael LaVecchia III Laraine Miller Balesia Morales Cheryl Morse José Orellana Jorge Ramírez Carmen Ramos Doris Reynolds Alberta Rosario Edith Santos Herminia Silva

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

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER

ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS _____________________________________________________________

WELCOME BACK TO OUR MINISTERS AS WE USE OUR GIFTS IN SERVICE TO OUR COMMU-NITY IN RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS WITHIN THE PARISH AND BRING CHRIST TO OTHERS THROUGH OUR WORDS, ACTIONS, ATTI-TUDES AND VALUES.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BIENVENIDOS A NUESTROS MINISTROS ASI COMO USAREMOS NUESTROS TALENTOS PARA SERVIR A NUESTRA COMUNIDAD EN RESPUESTA A LAS NECE-SIDADES DENTRO DE LA PARROQUIA Y LLEVAR A CRISTO A OTROS A TRAVES DE NUESTRAS PALABRAS, ACCIONES, ACTITUDES Y VALORES.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 20: 10:30am—SPA Lectio Divina—Small Cafe. 11:00am—ULTREYA—Small Cafe SEPTIEMBRE 21: 7:00pm—Grupo de Oración— Sala Seton. SEPTEMBER 21-23: 7:00-8:30pm—Hockey —Small Café. SEPTEMBER 23: 6:30pm—Children Lectors Re-hearsal—Chapel. SEPTEMBER 24: 7:00pm—Boy Scouts Meeting— Small Café. SEPTEMBER 24: 7:30pm—SPA Lectio Divina—Conf. Rm. 7:30pm—Parish Council—Seton Rm. 7:30pm—SPA Choir—Music Rm. 7:30pm—ENG Choir—Chapel

Service for Blessing of Pets

Sunday ~ October 4th ~ 3PM

In Front of the Chapel

Feast day of St. Francis of Assisi is October 4th. There will be a special service on the steps of the Chapel for all pets. Please have all pets on leashes or in

carriers for the safety of all. If you have a pet you wish to be blessed, please arrive promptly at 3:00PM

BENDICION DE LOS ANIMALES GRADAS DE LA CAPILLA

4 DE OCTUBRE 3:00PM

TRAIGA SUS MASCOTAS CON CORREAS O EN JAULAS.

RETIRO DE 3 DIAS PARA FAMILIAS

VIERNES 16 DE OCTUBRE 16, 2015 7:00PM—9:30PM

SABADO 17 Y DOMINGO 18 DE OCTUBRE,

2015 2:00PM—6:00PM

CAFETERIA

Para más información hable con :

Diácono Rene Alvarado o Elva Guillen

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

Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal Like us on Facebook.

Our mission is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe supportive envi-ronment for all students to meet the challenges

of a global society.

Our goal and responsibility is to help each student develop an enthusiasm for learning, a respect for self and others, and the skills to be-come a creative independent thinker and problem solver.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSES

You are invited to explore the benefits of a

Catholic High School Education

Please feel free to visit our schools during the times and dates listed below. SEPTEMBER 2015

SATURDAY 26 11:00AM-1:30PM OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY

1:00PM-3:30PM ST. DOMINIC H.S.

SUNDAY 27 12:00PM-2:30PM HOLY TRINITY DIOC. H.S. OCTOBER 2015

SATURDAY 3 11:00AM-2:00PM SACRED HEART ACADEMY

10:00AM-1:00PM KELLENBERG MEMORIAL H.S.

2:00PM-4:00PM CHAMINADE H.S.

SUNDAY 4 10:00AM-1:00PM ST. ANTHONY H.S.

SUNDAY 18 10:30AM-2:00PM ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST DIOC. H.S.

2:00PM-4:40PM ST. MARY’S H.S.

SATURDAY 24 9:00AM-12:00PM McGANN-MERCY DIOC H.S.

PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE Telephone: 234-1884

Ana Sullivan, Coordinator _____________________________________________ Thanks to all parishioners, or anyone who heard the calling and donated school supplies. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to dis-tribute school supplies to 180 children!

Outreach Center is very low or out of the following items: Rice (1 pound bag), Canned Corn, Peas, Beans, Carrots, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cans of Tuna.

Any donation can be dropped off at the Outreach on Monday through Thursday between 10AM to 2PM.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Outreach has temporarily partnered with Employment Agency, “ODYSSEY.”

This agency has several openings in Ronkonkoma. Two forms of Identification are required.

Interviews will be held at SJOG Parish every other Wednesday; as follows: Wednesday, September 23 10am—12Noon Wednesday, October 7 10am—12Noon Wednesday, October 21 10am—12Noon

OPORTUNIDADES DE EMPLEO

La Oficina de Outreach temporalmente está asociada con la Agencia de Empleo, “ODYSSEY”.

Esta agencia tiene muchas oportunidades de empleo en Ronkonkoma. Dos formularios de Identificacion son requeridos.

Las entrevistas serán en la Parroquia de San Juan de Dios cada dos Miércoles, como sigue: Miércoles 23 de Septiembre 10am—12mediodía Miércoles 7 de Octubre 10am—12mediodía Miércoles 21 de Octubre 10am—12mediodía

ASAMBLEA DE ALABANZA Y ADORACION

SABADO 3 DE OCTUBRE

7:00PM

JARDINES DE LA CAPILLA

Saint John of God Religious Education Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives

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

AYUDE A SOLICITAR ANUNCIADORES PARA EL BOLETIN DE SJOG

Por favor considere preguntar en los negocios (tiendas, restaurants, etc..) que tan frecuente publi-can en nuestro boletín. El boletín es una forma fácil de llegar a las familias con información acerca de los negocios. Para más información de cómo pub-licar en nuestro boletín, llame a Frank Capanzano: 631-987-0064

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

CENTRO DE FORMACION DE LA PARROQUIA DE SAN JUAN DE DIOS

CURSOS OFRECIDOS

AUTOESTIMA CRECIMIENTO ESPIRITUAL BIBLIA FUNDAMENTOS DE LA FE

10 SESIONES LOS VIERNES

25 DE SEPTIEMBRE— 18 DE DICIEMBRE, 2015

7:30PM—9:30PM

Inscripciones: $20/Trimestre

Información llamar a P. Freddy: 631-234-6535

ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015

RESORTS CASINO

DEPARTS: 8:30AM from West Side of Fire House-Clayton St.

RETURNS: 9:00PM at Fire House

COST: $35 ($20 BACK FROM CASINO) TICKETS IN PARISH OFFICE

Snacks, Games, Videos on Bus

BENEFIT FOR ST. JOHN OF GOD CHURCH

Classes are beginning! Calendars were sent home in late August. Please contact the Office of Religious Education at 631-234-4040 if you did not receive this important mailing or if your mailing address has changed.

OFFICE HOURS FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am – 3:00pm Monday 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Schedule of Classes: Monday, Sept. 21 Level 9 Regular Session Teen Team Begins/Parent & Child 7:00—8:15pm Chapel

Wednesday, Sept. 23 Level 1 1– 7 Begins 4:45 – 6:00pm

Saturday, Sept. 26 Levels 1 – 7 Regular Session Session 1 8:30 – 9:45am Session 2 10:30 – 11:45am

Level 9 Confirmation Retreat 9:00am—1:00pm Large & Small Cafeteria

NOW IS THE TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR SACRAMENTS!

Are you over the age of 18 and have not received one or more of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion)? Do you know someone who is interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more about our Catholic Faith Tradition? Call Maggie Martin at 631-234-4040 to set up an appointment. Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:15pm beginning in early October.

Don’t delay – Make that call today!

Exciting things are happening in Religious Education!

Do you have the inner calling to help people in need? Maybe you have a VINCENTIAN SPIRITUALITY. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for new members who want to respond to the needs of the needy. The Society can help people

with: rent, utility bills, furniture, and other necessi-ties. We welcome all new members and if some-one is bi-lingual that would be a great help.

If interested please contact:

Jean 232-0853/Bob 582-4921

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!

Oración para el Encuentro Mundial de las Familias

Philadelphia 2015

Dios y Padre de todos, en Jesús, tu Hijo y nuestro Salvador,

nos has hecho tus hijos e hijas

en la familia de la Iglesia.

Que tu gracia y el amor ayuden a nuestras familias in todas partes del mundo

estar unidos entre sí en la fidelidad al Evangelio.

Que el ejemplo de la Sagrada Familia, con la ayuda de tu Espíritu Santo,

guie a todas las familias, especialmente a las más problemáticas,

para ser hogares de comunión y oración y buscar siempre tu verdad y vivir en tu amor,

por Jesucristo, nuestro Señor. Amén.

Jesús, María y José, ruega por nosotros!

2015 Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis TUE, 9/22 (Washington,DC) 4PM. Arrive from Cuba WED, 9/23 9:15am Midday Prayer with US Bishops 4:15pm Canonization of Junipero Serra THU, 9/24 (Washington, DC, New York City) 9:20am Address to Joint Session of US Congress 6:45pm Evening Prayer (Vespers) at St. Patrick’s Cathedral FRI, 9/25 (New York City) 8:30am Visit to the UN 11:30am 4:00pm Visit School, East Harlem: 6:00pm Mass SAT, 9/26 (Philadelphia) 10:30am Mass; 4:45pm visit to Independence Mall 7:30pm Visit to the Festival of Families SUN, 9/27 (Philadelphia) 9:15am Meet with bishops: 11:00am Visit Correc-tional Facility 4:00pm Mass for World Meeting of Families

EWTN—Long Island Television Carriers

Cablevision: Ch 135/Ch 1097 (Spanish) Direct TV: Ch 370; Dish Network: Ch 261 Verizon: Ch 285/Ch 1741 (Spanish) Telecare: Ch 29

ROSARY AND ADORATION FOR LIFE A DIOCESAN PRAYER CAMPAIGN

“During Respect Life Month” “ In Support of All Life” “All Life is Sacred and Deserving of Respect”

Please join us in prayer and participate in this Special Program for Life

TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 6,13,20,27, 2015 ST. JOHN OF GOD CHAPEL

6:00PM

ROSARIO Y ADORACION POR LA VIDA UNA CAMPAÑA DIOCESANA DE ORACION

“Durante el Mes de Respeto a la Vida” “En apoyo a la Vida” “Toda Vida es Sagrada y Merece

Respeto”

Por favor únase a nosotros en oración y participe en este Programa Especial por la Vida

MARTES 6,13,20,27 de OCTUBRE, 2015 CAPILLA ST. JUAN DE DIOS

6:00PM

RESPECT LIFE

HORAS DE ATENCION DEL EQUIPO PASTORAL

Necesita programar un bautizo o Matrimonio? Necesita registrarse? Quiere una “Quinceañera o empezar el proceso para casarse? Necesita una carta para Inmgración?. Llame al siguiente Miembro Pastoral y programe una cita durante las horas de servicio:

*Entrevistas para Matrimonio sólo por el Clérigo

AS OF SEPTEMBER 1st. 2015 THE NEW OFFERINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS: DESDE EL 1ro. 2015 LAS NUEVAS OFRENDAS SERAN

(WITH MUSIC/CON MUSICA)

WEDDING/MATRIMONIO: $550.00

FUNERAL/FUNERAL: $500.00

MEMORIAL MASS/MISA MEMORIAL : $500.00

QUINCEAÑERA: $500.00

STAFF DUTY HOURS

Need to schedule a baptism? Need to register? Want a “Quinceañera” or to start the process to get married? Need a letter for Immigration?. Contact the following staff and schedule an appointment during their duty hours:

*Marriage intakes by Clergy only

NAME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

Fr. Chris Nowak* 5:00-7:00PM

Fr. Freddy Lozano* 7:00-9:00PM 5:00-7:00PM

Dcn. Rene Alvarado* 7:30-9:00PM 7:30-9:00PM

Carmen Roncal 5:30-7:30PM

THURSDAY

5:00-7:00PM

5:30-7:30PM

Jack Lafferty 9:00-11:00AM 10:00am-12Noon

NOMBRE LUNES MARTES MIERCOLES JUEVES VIERNES P. Chris Nowak* 5:00-7:00PM 5:00-7:00PM

P. Freddy Lozano* 7:00-9:00PM 5:00-7:00PM

Dcn. Rene Alvarado* 7:30-9:00PM 7:30-9:00PM

Carmen Roncal 5:30-7:30PM 5:30-7:30PM

Jack Lafferty 9:00-11:00AM 10:00am-12Noon

Sacred Heart Academy Reunions REGISTER NOW

CLASS OF 1970—2000 REUNION Saturday, September 26

CLASS OF 2005—2010 REUNION Friday, September 25, 2015

CLASS OF 1955 Saturday, October 16, 2015

CLASS OF 1960 Saturday, October 17, 2015

CLASS OF 1965: REUNION WEEKEND Friday, October 23—Sunday, October 25, 2015

CLASS OF 1990 Saturday, October 24, 2015

For more informa on: Visit sacredheartacademyhempstead.org/main/

alumnae/reunions Email: alumae@sacredheartacademyhempstead.org

Call 516-483-7383 x330

ST.JOHNTHEBAPTISTDIOC.H.S.REUNIONSClass Years: 70,’75,’80,’85,’90,’95,’00,’05,’10 Recep on Saturday, October 3 Cougar Café (School Cafeteria) 7:00pm—11:00pm $45/person; $85/couple Homecoming Sunday, October 4 10:00am—4:00pm $25/person

Addi onal Pricing visit: www.sjbalumni.org Call 631-587-8000 Ext. 125

SEMINARY OF THE IMMACULATE

CONCEPTION OCTOBER 10, 2015 1:00PM—5:00PM

2015 FAMILY FEST A FREE Catholic family festival to promote a cul-ture of vocations across Long Island. Inspiring talks for all ages, Eucharistic Adoration, games and crafts and Mass. More information: 516-678-5800 X-214

SISTERS of ST. JOSEPH St. Joseph Renewal Center 631-273-1187 Ext. 123 OCT. 6: 10am-12noon Offering: $15 “GATHERING OF WOMEN” PRESENTERS: Tina Cafaro & Joan Vessio

ST. MARY’S AUDITORIUM 118 W. Main St., E. Islip 631-581-4266 SEPT. 23: 7pm Tickets at the Rectory Live in Concert “KATHY TROCCOLI”

OUR LADY OF LOURDES CHURCH 44 Toomey Rd., West Islip, NY 11795-Ph. 631-587-7200 SEPT. 23: 7PM All are Welcome “ROSARY, MASS & HEALING SERVICE” PRESIDER: Fr. Giordano Belanich MUSIC: Al Barbarino

ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE AUDITORIUM 155 W. Roe Blvd, Patchogue, NY 11772—631-654-0199 SEPT. 25: 3PM All are Welcome “THE EAR OF THE HEART” The amazing story of a beautiful actress who left fame & fortune and responded to the call of God to enter a contemplative monastery PRESENTER: MOTHER DOLORES HART

ST. AGNES CATHEDRAL 29 Quealy Place, Rockville Center, NY Info: Dc. D. Buono, 516-678-5800 Ext. 200 dbuono@drvc.org OCT. 17: 12:30PM “27TH ANNUAL MASS FOR DECEASED CHILDREN” PRESIDER: Msgr. William Koening Come early to inscribe your child’s name in the “Book of Families” Followed by refreshment in the Parish Center

CATHOLIC HEALTH SERVICES OF L.I. Registration call: Carol Cella: 631-465-6307 Christine Torns: 631-465-6306 Jo-Andrew D’Alessandro: 631-465-6306 SEPT. 22: 1:30pm-3:30pm – Information Session OCT. 5,12,20,27 & NOV.3,10: 1pm-4:30pm Trainings ‘SPIRITUAL CARE COMPANION” Location: Our Lady of Consulting Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center

ST. URSULA CENTER Blue Point Space available to rent for family and social evfents, meetings and daily retreats. For information and rates please call Sandy Horan, Administrator 631-363-2422 X2004

PROGRAMS AROUND THE DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE

Catechetical Sunday September 20, 2015

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Passing on the faith is a responsibility that is shared by every member of the Body of Christ. In the Acts of the Apostles St. Luke names catechesis, teaching the faith within the faith community and passing it on to form the next generation as one of the five marks of a vibrant Church that lives in Christ Jesus. While our concern for our brothers and sisters and especially our young people is a mark of our being a community of faith, our witness excludes no one and our love spills over into the wider community. As Catholics we embrace everyone as brother or sister because we all are created in the image and likeness of God. Because that truth is so fundamental, this year’s Catechetical Sunday has as its theme: SAFEGUARDING THE DIGNITY OF EVERY HUMAN PERSON. It is to every human person created in God’s image that God gives human rights. They apply to everyone for that reason and that reason alone. Our Catholic so-cial teaching upholds this. Our lives as Catholics defend this. Our society today needs to hear this. Upholding and teaching this includes grasping the crucial difference between the truth that God gives us our rights and the falsehood that the state or the government gives us our rights. Political institutions have the obligation to recognize, protect and promote our human rights, not regulate them or interfere with them as is happening today in all parts of the world including our own country. Human rights and civil rights are not the same. You cannot deny human rights. You can develop civil rights through positive laws. But if so called “civil rights” contradict human rights, they too are wrong and need to be corrected. In this important area of catechetic as in so many other aspects of faith formation and moral guidance, this Church and all our parishes are doing so much to educate your children. I urge all parents to attend the meetings set up for you to fulfill your responsibility as the first educators of your children. Our cate-chetical leaders are constantly updating their expertise. The faith formation programs are getting better and better every year, being renewed to help your children understand and live their faith in a very com-plex world and a very secular society. These and so many other aspects of our Catholic social teaching can be found on the website of the Dio-cese and the other diocesan websites including the Office of Faith Formation. Please take advantage of these sources of information. And please be one with the whole Church in safeguarding the dignity of every human person! Yours devotedly in Christ, Rev. William Murphy,

Bishop of Rockville Centre

PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571–9023 • telephone 516.678.5800 • fax 516.678.3138 • www.drvc.org

JOIN THE 2015 PUBLIC ROSARY RALLY!

The United States is in great need of public prayer, repentance, and conversion. Let us ask God to save America through the Rosary of His

Most Holy Mother.

Please join us in praying for our nation on

Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 12:00noon.

The local Public Rosary will take place at the Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in front of

St. John of God Parish Center.

Bring your own lawn chair.

More information contact Joan at 631-342-0795

Refreshments served after the Rosary.

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¡ÚNASE AL RALLY DEL ROSARIO PUBLICO 2015!

El país está en gran necesidad de plegarias públi-cas, penitencia y conversión. Pidamos ayuda a Di-os para salvar América a través del Rosario de Su

Santísima Madre. Por favor ore con nosotros por nuestra nación el

Sábado 10 de Octubre a las 12:00 del mediodía.

El Rosario Público local tendrá lugar alrededor de la imagen de la Santa Virgen María, en frente del

Centro Parroquial San Juan de Dios.

Traiga su propia silla.

Más información, llame a Joan al 631-342-0795

Servirémos refrigerios después del Rosario.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AT 7:30PM IN THE SETON ROOM. REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH MINISTRY MUST BE PRESENT.

REUNION DEL CONSEJO PASTORAL EL JUEVES 24 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 2015 A LAS 7:30PM EN LA SALA SETON.

REPRESENTANTE DE CADA MINISTERIO DEBE ESTAR PRESENTE.

HISPANIDAD DAY CELEBRATION

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2015

12:30PM MASS CHAPEL

Come and join us in cafeteria to celebrate our

Parish Family Diversity

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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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