SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH 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 Mrs. Patricia Walsh, Secretary Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Music Ministry

December 28, 2014 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS MARY & JOSEPH

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

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 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

Weekend of December 20 & 21 Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

MASS ATTENDANCE

Collection amounts and attendance for the

weekend of December 20/21 will be in next

weekend’s bulletin due to publishing deadline.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

$11,000

$10,500

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

0

Budget

$9,000 $

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday – St. Thomas Becket, Bishop & Martyr 1 Jn 2:3-11 Lk/Lc 2:22-35 Tuesday – Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord I Jn 2:12-17 Lk/Lc 2:36-40 Wednesday – St. Sylvester I, Pope 1 Jn 2:18-21 Jn 1:1-18

Thursday – Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7 Lk/Lc 2:16-21 Friday – St. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors of the Church 1 Jn 2:22-28 Jn 1:19-28 Saturday The Most Holy Name of Jesus 1 Jn 2:29—3:6 Jn 1:29-34 Sunday – The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6, 10-11 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12

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 December 28: Monday – 9:00AM – Mary & Joseph McDonough Tuesday – 9:00AM – Cecilia Fadelici Wednesday – 9:00AM – Kathleen Tyrrell _ 5:00PM _ Charles Doyle Thursday – 9:00AM – Elizabeth Brennan Friday – 9:00AM – Lane Proper Saturday – 9:00PM – _ 5:00PM _ Ella Parisi Sunday – 8:00AM – All those enrolled in the Society of Prayer – 9:30AM – People of St. John of God – 11:00AM – Clara Medina Estela Medina

PRAY FOR THE DECEASED

Mary I. Coffey Martin Bonilla-Umanzor

Juan Claude Victor, MD Lester Siems

BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of: Wenceslao M. Arroyo, Jr.

Requested by: Brunilda Arroyo

Weekend of December 13 & 14 Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

Total Collection to Parish: $ 10,276. Sunday Collection: $ 8,051. Special Monthly: $ 2,225. DRVC: Late Holy Day 12/8: $ 132.

THANK YOU! Attendance:

1,326

$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 $10,276

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

For Mass Presiders’ Schedule: January, 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)

St. John of God Pray for ... Aileen Almelor Rene Alonzo Anthony Anastasio (WWII) Carmen Blass Sue Bond Fran Brown James Caggiano Josephine Colotti Edith Comito Sandy Comito Christopher DeLeon Richard&Eileen Donalson Familia Velásquez Gail Fairfox Nancy Fairfox Leon, Helen & Joann Falk Sebastian Fiorello Johnnie Garcia Bertha Harrison Eileen Housman Mary Kennedy Michael Lourine Julian Middelton

Cheryl Morse Lorraine Napolitano Brae Oquendo Elena Ortiz Maria S. Ortiz-Rivera Carmen Ramos Catherine Richardson Alberta Rosario Edward Sambolin Kathy Sánchez James Santiago Donna Shelbourne Patrick Shelbourne Aleja Soto James Spangler Denise Spearman Joan Sween Sixta Valentin Jorge Wales Ko & Gracielita Pat Watkins Rosemary Watkins Jean Zalak Adult Choir Rehearsal

January 7, 14, 21, 28 7:30PM in Chapel Children’s Choir Rehearsal

January 8, 15, 22, 29 7:00 pm to 7:45pm in Chapel

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER

ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS

THANKS TO ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR SERVING AT

CHRISTMAS MASSES.

GRACIAS A TODOS LOS MINISTROS LITURGICOS POR SER-

VIR EN LAS MISAS DE NAVIDAD

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 families 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 frequente publican en nuestro boletín. El boletín es una forma fácil de lle-gar a las familias con información acerca de los ne-gocios. Para más información de cómo publicar en nuestro boletín, llame a Frank Capanzano: 631-987-0064

Have a Blessed and Holy New Year!! The Parish Offices will be CLOSED on Thursday, January 1st for NEW

YEAR’S DAY. We will reopen on Friday, January 2nd at 9:00AM

Flower Offering Envelopes You will see Flower Offering Envelopes around the Church and Chapel. Whatever amount you would like to donate in the name of a loved one to help beautify the

liturgical environment for Christmas will be greatly appreciated. Donations will be used for Christmas flowers and to beautify the sanctuary.

Sobres de Ofrendas Para las Flores

Usted verá Sobres para las ofrendas de Flores alrededor de la Iglesia y la Capilla. Cualquier cantidad que

quisiera donar en nombre de un ser querido para ayudar a embellecer el ambiente litúrgico para la Navidad será muy apreciado. Las donaciones serán usadas para las flores y adornos de Navidad para embellecer el santuario.

WILIAN TORRES ESTARA DE-

VOLVIENDO EL DINERO DE LOS BOLETOS DE RIFA DEL PFI

QUE VENDIO, DEBIDO A QUE ESTOS BOLETOS NO SE RECIBIERON ANTES DEL

SORTEO

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

THRIFT SHOP REGULAR HOURS: Monday through Thursday 10AM to 2:00PM Monday & Thursday Evening 6PM to 7:15PM Sunday 10AM to 3:00PM CLOSED Friday & Saturday “DEC. 24 & 25 CLOSED” FOOD PANTRY REGULAR HOURS: Monday&Thursday 6PM-7:15PM Tuesday&Wednesday 10AM-12Noon Sunday 12Noon-3PM CLOSED Friday, Saturday “DEC. 24 & 25 CLOSED”

The faculty, staff, and students of Our Lady of Providence Regional School

wish all of the parishioners of Saint John of God Parish A Happy, Healthy and

Blessed New Year!

Dates to Remember Dec. 22nd—Jan 4th - Christmas Recess

No School January 5th - School Reopens

JANUARY 4: The Three Wise Men & Distribution of Toys for Tots, 1:30—3:30 pm

JANUARY 4: Special Needs Mass at 4:00pm in Chapel.

JANUARY 11: Blood Drive sponsored by MCAA, 8:30AM to 2:30PM. Church Basement

JANUARY 11: Holy Name Society Monthly Meeting at 8:45AM in the Small Cafeteria MCAA Monthly Meeting at 11:00 AM.

JANUARY 18: Martin Luther King Mass at 11AM & Lunch at Carrabbas, 12:30 pm to 3:00pm

JANUARY 19: Office Closed in Obser-vance of Martin Luther King Day.

JANUARY 20: SVDP Meeting at 12 noon in conference room.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR MARQUE SU CALENDARIO

Ministerio a Católicos de Ascendencia Africana

está patrocinando un

Almuerzo en “CARRABBA’S”

20 N. Research Place, Central Islip, N.Y. Menú: Tres selecciones de entree,

Bebidas, Café o Té, Postre

Domingo, 18de Enero de 2015 12:30PM — 3:00PM

Costo: $25. por persona — $12. Niños 12 años o menos

Escriba el cheque a nombre de: “Saint John of God Church”

Llame a: Florence McClean 631-882-1189

Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry

is proudly sponsoring

Lunch at “CARRABBA’S”

20 N. Research Place, Central Islip, N.Y.

Menu: Three Choices of Entree, Beverage, Coffee or Tea, Dessert

Sunday, January 18, 2015 12:30PM to 3:00PM

Cost: $25. per person — $12. children 12 years or under Make checks payable to:

“Saint John of God Church”

Call: Florence McClean— 631-882-1189

Saint John of God Religious Education Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives

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

Religious Education Office is closed.

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New

Year!

Exciting things are happening in Religious Education!

If you wish to add, keep or remove any name on the Parish Prayer List during JANUARY, please use this cut-out Form and return it to the Parish Office or place it in the Collection Basket.

———————————————————–——— PARISH PRAYER LIST

(…)ADD (…)KEEP (…)REMOVE

COMPLETE NAME(S) …………………….…

REQUESTED BY.……………………………...

PHONE #...………………………………………

TODAY’S DATE.……………………………....

Si usted desea colocar, mantener o remover el nombre de un pariente, amigo, etc en la Lista de Oración de la Parroquia durante ENERO, por favor use el formu-lario de abajo y retórnelo a a Oficina Parroquial o colóquelo en la Canasta de la Colecta.

………………………………………..…………………………

FORMULARIO LISTA DE ORACION PARROQUIAL

(….)AGREGAR (….)MANTENER (….)REMOVER

NOMBRE COMPLETO: ………………………………

Solicitado por: ……………………………………………

# de Teléfono: …………………………………………….

FECHA DE HOY: …………………………………………..

The Ministry of Catholics of African American Ancestry

is sponsoring a BLOOD DRIVE 8AM to 2PM

JANUARY 11, 2015 Church Basement

2 FREE tickets to the METS Game for each person who signs up whether

they are able to give blood or not.

NEW YEAR’S DAY, JANUARY 1, 2015 FEAST OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF

GOD (A Holyday of Obligation)

Vigil, December 31st Tuesday, January 1st Church: 5 PM (English) Church: 9:00AM English Chapel: 8 PM (Español) Chapel: 11:00AM Español

El Ministerio de los Católicos de Descendencia Africana

está patrocinando la DONACION DE SANGRE

8AM a 2PM ENERO 11, 2015

Sótano de la Capilla

2 Boletos GRATIS para el juego de los METS para cada persona que firme; aun

cuando ellos puedan donar o no.

El Día del Año Nuevo, 1 de Enero, 2015 FIESTA DE LA MARIA MADRE DE DIOS

(Un día de guardar)

31 de diciembre: 1 de Enero: Vigilia 5 PM-Iglesia-Ingles-Misa 9:00AM-Iglesia Vigilia 8 PM & Misa 11:00AM

ambas en Español y en la Capilla

No hay Misa a las 7PM

Saint John of God Parish Special Needs Mass

With a special blessing of the Sick!

January 4th 4:00PM

In the Chapel Wheelchair Accessible

Somos Un Rebaño Eucaristía Para Necesidades Especiales

Con Bendición especial / Unción de los enfermos.

4 de Enero 4:00 PM Capilla

Accesible a silla de Ruedas

All Are Invited!

SAINT JOHN OF GOD CELEBRATES

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD “THREE KINGS visit JESUS”

“Toys for Tots”

Sunday, January 4, 2015 1:30 to 3:00pm in Chapel.

All children between 1 to 12 years old are welcomed.

We give each child a ticket with a num-ber. We call that number and the child with that ticket number walks to the Seton Room to pick up the gift. Toys supplied by donations to : Saint John of God Outreach

IGLESIA DE SAN JUAN DE DIOS CELEBRA

LA EPIFANIA DEL SEÑOR LOS TRES REYES MAGOS visitan a

JESUS “Toys for Tots”

DOMINGO 4 DE ENERO, 2015 1:30PM TO 3:00PM EN LA CAPILLA

Todos los niños entre las edades de 1 a 12 años son bienvenidos.

Le entregaremos a cada niño un boleto numerado. Cuando llamemos a ese nu-mero, el niño traerá ese boleto y cami-nará a la Sala Seton a recojer su regalo.

Los regalos son proporcionados por donaciones a: Saint John of God Outreach

MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN THIS NEW YEAR…

May God give you... For every storm, a rainbow,

For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise,

And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends,

A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer.

FR. CHRISTOPHER NOWAK AND ST JOHN OF GOD STAFF

WISHING YOU A JOYOUS NEW YEAR!

QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGA EN ESTE AÑO NUEVO

Que Dios les de…. Por cada tormenta, un arco iris, Por cada lágrima, una sonrisa.

Por todos los cuidados, una promesa, Y una bendición en cada dificultad. Por cada problema de la vida envíe,

Un amigo fiel para compartir, Por cada suspiro, una canción dulce,

Y una respuesta para cada oración.

PADRE CHRISTOPHER NOWAK Y EL PERSONAL DE SAN JUAN DE DIOS

LE DESEAN UN VENTUROSO AÑO NUEVO!

HERE COMES THE JUDGE!

BLESSING OF PHILIP GOGLAS AS NEW COUNTY COURT JUDGE

COME AND SHARE IN THIS JOYOUS MOMENT IN THE HISTORY OF SJOG PARISH

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10— 5PM MASS

4TH DEGREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HONOR GUARD & CIFD WILL BE PRESENT

SWEARING IN CEREMONY WILL BE AT TOURO LAW CENTER ON

MONDAY, JANUARY 12, AT 9AM

EASTVIEW DRIVE, CENTRAL ISLIP

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AQUI VIENE EL JUEZ!

BENDICIONES A PHILIP GOGLAS COMO EL NUEVO JUEZ DE LA CORTE DEL CONDADO

VENGA Y COMPARTA ESTE MOMENTO FELIZ EN LA HISTORIA DE NUESTRA

PARROQUIA ST. JOHN OF GOD

SABADO 10 DE ENERO, 2015, MISA DE 5PM

LA GUARDIA DE HONOR DEL 4TO GRADO DE LOS CABALLEROS DE COLON & CIFD ESTARAN PREENTES

LA CEREMONIA DE JURAMENTACION SERA EN EL CENTRO DE TOURO LAW,

EL LUNES 12 DE ENERO DEL 2015, A LAS 9:00AM

EASTVIEW DRIVE, CENTRAL ISLIP

ESTAMOS MUY ORGULLOSOS! Ministerio a Católicos de Ascendencia Africana

Les invita a la celebración del Cumpleaños

REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Domingo, 18 de Enero del 2015 a las 11AM en

la Capilla de San Juan de Dios ...todas están invitados a nuestro 5to

Almuerzo Anual en el Restaurante Carrabba’s - 12:30PM a 3:00PM

Adultos: $25.00 por persona Niños: 12 años o menos: $12.00

Boletos están ya a la venta!

Favor escriba el cheque a nombre de: “St. John of God Church.”

Habrá un sorteo Canasta y 50/50

Fondos apoyan becas para los graduados con honores de OLOP y ayudan el pago de

matrícula para la Escuela Católica, y donación a la Parroquia.

Llame a: Florence McClean (631-882-1189) o

Julian Middleton (718-496-1624).

Ministry to Catholic of African Ancestry

Invites you to the: Birthday Mass Celebration

REV. DR. LUTHER KING, Jr. Sunday, January 18, 2015—11:00AM

(St. John of God Chapel) All are invited to our 5th Annual Fund-

raiser-Lunch at Carrabba’s Restaurant - 12:30PM to 3:00PM

Adults: $25.00 per person Children: $12.00—12 years or under

Please make checks payable to: “St. John of God Church”

Tickets are on sale for this event after Masses in the Parish Office.

There will be a Basket Raffle & 50/50

The funds go toward scholarships for OLOP Honor Graduates going to Catholic High School and are also used to make a donation to Saint

John of God Parish. Contact Persons:

Florence McClean (631-882-1189) or Julian Middleton (718-496-1624)

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!

MAÑANITAS A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE

RETIRO DE ADVIENTO PARA LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA

NOVENA POR NAVIDAD

BISHOP J. DUNNE CAME TO GIVE AN ADVENT RE-

TREAT AT 5:00PM MASS

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 Be-nedicto y se puede utilizar como oración individual o grupal.

4 PASOS: LEER, MEDITAR, ORAR, CONTEMPLAR

PUEDE COMENZAR CON UNA ORACIÓN AL ESPÍRITU SANTO: Ven, Espíritu Santo, ilumina mi mente, abre mi corazón para que yo pueda encon-trar 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 pa-sando 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. LA 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.

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

MAY WANT TO 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.

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Michael O’Neill McGrath, OSFS

A colorful Catholic ABC

book for kids and families! Includes a

glossary of questions to help adults pass on

their Catholic faith.

007199 9 x 12 Hardcover$16.99 each • Special Offer — 2 for $25.00!800-566-6150 www.wlpmusic.com