Saint John the Evangelist-Saint Rocco Roman Catholic Parish

Rev. Kenneth J. Grande, Pastor Rev. Angel Luis Medrano - Matos, C. M.

Parish Office

250 21st Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Phone: 718-768-3751 Fax: 718-768-4689

Website: www.stjohnstrocco-brooklyn.org

Office Hours

Tuesday - Wednesday 9:30am - 2:00pm Friday 9:00am-2:30pm

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass English 5:30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist

Sunday Masses English 8:45 a.m. St. John the Evangelist Spanish 10:00 a.m. St. John the Evangelist English 11:45 a.m. St. Rocco (27th Street, between 4th and 5th Avenues)

Mon.-Fri. Masses English 8:30 a.m. St. John the Evangelist

Friday Mass Spanish 7:30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist

Confessions/Confesiónes Saturdays 4:30pm - 5:00pm Sábado a las 4:30pm - 5:00pm

No matter who you are, or where you are on

life’s journey, you are welcome here.

No importa quién eres,

o donde está usted en el viaje de la vida,

usted es bienvenido aquí.

Confessions/Confesiónes: Saturdays 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Sábado a las 4:30pm - 5:00pm Baptisms/Bautismos

Please call the parish office for more information. Por favor, llame la oficina de la Parroquia

por más información.

Weddings: Scheduling of the ceremony is to be done at least 6 months in advance (and prior to all other arrangements being made). Please call the parish office to arrange an appointment. Please log on to www.precana.org for complete information about marriage preparation in the Dio-cese.

Bodas: Favor fijar la fecha de la ceremonia en la Iglesia por lo menos 6 meses antes de la boda (y antes de los otros arreglos). Llame a la rectoria para una cita. Favor de usar el Internet en www.precana.org para información completa para la preparación de matrimonio en la diócesis.

The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in prayer for the well being of Juan Carlos Carril. The Altar Candles will be lit this week in prayer for the well being of Juan Carlos Carril. The Sanctuary Lamp will remain lit this week in prayer for the well being of Juan Carlos Carril.

Take Care Of Yourself Dr. Vincent Adamo, a member of our parish family, would like to help us live and remain healthy. He is a very caring and friendly holistic doctor and puts his faith into action by helping anyone who is suffering or in pain. He is helping many people in our diocese to live a better life. His office is located at 446 Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn and is phone number is 718-921-5483. You can find more info at www.liveholistic.net or www.youtube.com/vincentadamo. Call him today to schedule your appointment.

Mass Intentions The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the greatest and most perfect prayer we can offer be-cause it is the prayer of Jesus Christ to the Father. The Mass is the most beautiful gift we can give to oth-ers. Masses may be offered not only for the deceased, but also for the sick, in thanksgiving for favors re-ceived, birthdays, anniversaries, and for any special intention you may have. The donation for each Mass is $15.00. Come to the parish office on 21st Street to reserve your Masses.

Intenciones De Las Misas El Santo Sacrificio de la Misa es la oración más grande y más perfecto que podemos ofrecer, porque es la oración de Jesucristo al Padre. La Misa es el don más hermoso que po-demos dar a los demás. Las Misas se pueden ofrecer no sólo por los difuntos, sino también por lose enfer-mos, en acción de gracias por los favores recibidos, cumpleaños, aniversarios, y por cualquier intención especial. La donación por cada Misa es de $15.00. Pasar por la oficina de la parroquia (calle de 21st) para reservar sus Misas.

Mass Intentions Saturday December 9

5:30pm Lottie Lomnicki Requested by Kathy Radecki

Gloria La Rosa Requested by John Carter

Sunday December 10

8:45 Lottie Lomnicki Requested by John & Thomas Riccardi

Suzanne Amendola Requested by John Carter

10:00am En acción de gracias de Santa Marta De parte de Miriam Mendez

Luis Giverto Lucero De parte de la familia

11:45am All Members of Our Parish Family

Monday December 11

8:30am Elizabeth McArdle Requested by James Yazzo Tuesday December 12

8:30am Lottie Lomnicki Requested by St. Rocco’s Seniors

Wednesday December 13

8:30am Lucia Caruso & Intercession of St. Lucy Requested by James Yazzo Thursday December 14

8:30am Elizabeth McArdle Requested by Catherine Shearin Friday December 15

8:30am Julia Monaco Requested by Tony Monaco

7:30pm Todos Los Miembros de la Parroquia

Saturday December 16

5:30pm Joseph Lafata Requested by Joyce Lafata

Filomena & Pasquale Carpenito Requested by Joyce Lafata

Filomena Raucci Requested by Sossio Raucci & Family

Elizabeth McArdle Requested by Sonia Kubis Please pray for the homebound, the elderly, those who are alone, the sick and especially for the sick of our parish: Liza & Lisette Ferreiro, Amanda Lara, Ramon Gonzalez, Victoria Dubitsky, Alfredo Rivas, Joe Rutyna, Peggy Kelly, Ana & Estela Polanco, Dolly DiBrienza, Jeanette DePinto, Genobeva Nieves, Juan Carlos Carril, Gladys Alarcon, Brigida Rios & Alexis Cadreau

Religious Education Classes Registration: Registration for our parish Religious Edu-cation Faith Formation Classes is now taking place in the parish office. Registration fee is $40.00 for the first child and $30.00 for each additional child of the same family. Please bring a copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate and a copy of the Birth Certificate.

Registración para las clases de Educación Religiosa: La inscripción para nuestras clases de Educación Religiosa, para la Formación de Fe, está teniendo lugar ahora en la oficina de nuestra parroquia. El costo de inscripción para un niño es de $ 40.00, y $30.00 por cada niño adicional de la misma familia. Por favor traiga una copia del Certificado de Bautismo del niño y una copia del acta de nacimiento.

A Celebration Of Christmas Christmas Eve - Sunday - December 24, 2017

Bi-Lingual Mass (English/Spanish) at 5:30pm Mass will begin with the Posadas (English/Spanish),

a liturgical enactment of welcoming Mary and Joseph into the Church

Christmas Day - Monday - December 25, 2017 10:00am Mass (English/Spanish)

Una Celebración De La Navidad Nochebuena - El Domingo - Diciembre 24 del 2017

Las Posadas y Misa Bilingüe (Inglés/Español) a las 5:30pm

El Dia De Navidad - El Lunes - Diciembre 25 del 2017 10:00am Misa (Inglés/Español)

Solemnity Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother Of God Solemnidad De Santa María, Madre De Dios

Sunday - December 31, 2017 5:30pm - Mass (English)

El Domingo - Diciembre 31 del 2017 5:30pm Misa (Inglés)

Monday - January 1, 2018 10:00am Mass (English/Spanish)

El Lunes - Enero 1 del 2018 10:00am Misa (InglésEspañol)

Sharing the Gospel Imagine John the Baptist is preaching today. He is preaching not only to you, but to people watch-

ing television at home. You and your family are down by the river having a picnic. John says, "Tell

God that you are sorry for your bad behavior." John warns, "Stop sinning. Follow God's command-

ments." You say: "Count me as a child of God. Wash me with the waters of God's baptism." John

the Baptist had an important message. When you make sinful mistakes, and when you turn away

from God, stop. Learn from your mistakes, and do things God's way. Were you bossy or rude? Be

thoughtful and kind. Did you tell a lie? Be honest instead. God wants you to share his love with

other people.

Prayer

Jesus, help me to learn from my mistakes. Amen.

Something to Draw

Draw a picture of yourself being kind to a friend.

Mission for the Week

Ask your family if you have hurt their feelings. Ask them to forgive you.

Pray the Rosary for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life.

2º Domingo de Adviento

Si reflexionamos, nos daremos cuenta de que la

vida es una constante preparación -los padres se

preparan para recibir a sus hijos, los hijos se pre-

paran para terminar sus estudios, los atletas se pre-

paran para ser campeones y recibir trofeos- y así

podríamos hacer una larga lista de todo lo se pre-

para cada día de la existencia, y quizá no termi-

naríamos de enumerar las cosas. En el Evangelio

de hoy se escucha la

siguiente amonestación:

"He aquí que yo envío a mi

mensajero delante de ti, a

preparar tu camino. Voz del

que clama en el desierto:

'Preparen el camino del

Señor, enderecen sus

senderos'" (Mc 1, 2-3). Quizá la pregunta que

surge ante estas lecturas es ¿cuál es el camino del

Señor? La respuesta es sencilla. Conversión a una

vida de santidad y devoción, de arrepentimiento y

perdón, una vida de escuchar al otro y arreglar las

cosas en diálogo. Éste es el grito de Juan Bautista

en este Segundo Domingo de Adviento. Nos re-

cuerda llevar una vida de bautizados con la certeza

de que el Espíritu de Dios está ya en nosotros. Ha-

cemos bien en preparar las cosas terrenas para lle-

var una vida digna. Pero el Adviento nos recuerda

que hay que preparar las cosas de Dios con dedica-

ción, con una actitud de esfuerzo, de gozosa es-

pera. La invitación es preparar primero el corazón

para que florezcan los frutos del bautismo. Luego,

preparemos lo secundario -los regalos, las luces y

la comida. ¡Eso es enderezar el sendero! Encontrar

un cielo nuevo y una tierra nueva en lo que pre-

paramos. Recordemos que la fe mueve montañas.

Por esta razón, el Adviento es preparación.

2nd Sunday of Advent He is coming. In today's reading from Matthew,

John the Baptist announces for all to hear the long-

awaited coming of the Messiah. John the Baptist

proclaimed a serious message of change and conver-

sion. Indeed, he must have been a sight to behold

draped in his penitential garb, nibbling on his locusts

and honey. Anyone who heard him preaching must

have taken notice, even if they didn't take heed. If

nothing else, John the Baptist surely got people's

attention. But will he get ours? True conversion re-

veals itself outwardly. When our hearts change, our

actions do too. Charity replaces criticism. Forgive-

ness replaces anger. Service replaces selfishness.

The catechism teaches us that the kingdom of

heaven belongs to the poor and lowly; in other

words, to those who have accepted it with humble

hearts (CCC 544). The countercultural John the Bap-

tist may have had an odd sense of style by our stan-

dards (he wore camel hair) and he may have con-

sumed an unappealing diet (locusts and wild honey),

but he had his finger on the pulse of what really mat-

tered. He needed little in the way of worldly com-

forts because he was consumed with his task of

spiritually preparing those who were willing to hear

for the One who would come to baptize with the

power of the Holy Spirit. What mattered was this

future revelation, and John would let nothing that

belongs to this earthly existence get in the way of his

preparation for that revelation. This Advent, may

we feel the urgency of John's words and get

about the serious business of repentance.

What matters to you, right here and right

now, on this Second Sunday of Advent? We

don't have to trade in brand-name clothes for

camel hair, but we need to ask ourselves: if

we were called to give it all away tomorrow

for Jesus, would we be mature enough to do

so?

Readings for the Week of December 10, 2017 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8

Monday: Is 35:1-10/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [Is 35:4f]/Lk 5:17-26

Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Jdt 13:18bcde, 19 [15:9d]/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47

Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10 [1]/Mt 11:28-30

Thursday: Is 41:13-20/Ps 145:1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab [8]/Mt 11:11-15

Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/Mt 11:16-19

Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/Mt 17:9a, 10-13

Next Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 [Is 61:10b]/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28