The Bells of St. Mary’s Cathedral Weekly Bulletin January 1, 2017 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother Of God Sunday St.Mary’sCathedral •112S.Cedar •P.O.Box936 •GrandIsland,NE •(308)384-2523 •www.stmarysgi.com • Facebook: St. Mary’s Cathedral Grand Island Ne On this first day of the New Year, just eight days after the feast of the birth of Christ, we remember the Blessed Virgin Mary by celebrating her divine motherhood. As the Mother of God, Mary is known as Theotokus, which means the "God-Bearer". It is appropriate to honor Mary as Mother of Jesus, following the birth of Christ. When Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Incarnate, we are not only honoring Mary, who was chosen among all women throughout history to bear God, but we are also honoring our Lord, who is fully God and fully human.. See more on page 7 This solemnity, falls on New Year's Day, is also designated the World Day of Peace.
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The Bells of St. Mary’s Cathedral
Weekly Bulletin January 1, 2017
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother Of God Sunday
St. Mary’s Cathedral •112 S . Cedar • P.O. Box 936 • Grand Island, NE •(308) 384-2523 •www.stmarysgi.com • Facebook: St. Mary’s Cathedral
Grand Island Ne
On this first day of the New Year, just eight days after the feast of the birth of Christ, we
remember the Blessed Virgin Mary by celebrating her divine motherhood. As the
Mother of God, Mary is known as Theotokus, which means the "God-Bearer". It is
appropriate to honor Mary as Mother of Jesus, following the birth of Christ. When Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Incarnate, we are not only
honoring Mary, who was chosen among all women throughout history to bear God, but we are also honoring our Lord, who is fully God and fully human.. See more on page 7
This solemnity, falls on New Year's Day, is also designated the World Day of Peace.
Mass Schedule & Intentions Mass & Calendar January 1 , 2017 Page 2
Day/Date Time Name of Intention
Mo. 1/2 7:00 am The Intention of the Priest
Tu. 1/3 7:00 am Sr. Kepa Marie
We. 1/4 7:00 am The Intention of the Priest We. 1/4(Sp) 5:15 pm Andrea Mateo Juan Martin † Th. 1/5 7:00 am The Intention of the Priest Th. 1/5 5:15 pm Cecil Stoner † Fr. 1/6 7:00 am Living & Deceased members
of E.J. Sullivan Fr. 1/6 5:15 pm The Intention of the Priest Sa. 1/7 7:00 am The Intention of the Priest
Sa. 1/7 5:00 pm Gail Winfrey † Su. 1/8 7:00 am Norm Buck † Su. 1/8(Sp) 8:15 am Pro Populo Su. 1/8 10:00 am Stanley & Theresa Armatys †
Su. 1/8(Sp) Noon Luis Sandoval † Su. 1/8 5:00 pm Dwayne Douglas †
For more information call Barbara at 384-2523 ext 233
Monday, January 2 7 am Mass (English) Office, SMIP Closed 5 pm Spanish Choir 6 pm Pax Christi
Tuesday, January 3
7 am Mass (English) 10 am EP 6 pm EP 6 pm Catholic Daughters 7pm Diaconate Class
Wednesday, January 4
7am Mass (English) 4:45 pm - 5:10 pm Confession 5:15 pm Mass (Spanish) 6:30 pm Rel Ed Class 6:30pm Confirmation Class
Thursday, January 5 7 am Mass ( English) 10 am EP Rosary 4:45 pm Pro Life Rosary 1 pm Quilters 5:15pm Mass 6:30 pm RCIA 6pm EP
Friday, January 6
7 am Mass (English) First Friday 4:45 pm- 5:10 pm Confession 4:50 First Friday Rosary 5:15 pm Mass (English) 7pm Divine Mercy Spanish
Saturday, January 7
7 am Mass (English) 11am—Noon Confession 5 pm Mass (English) 6pm Youth Group (Spanish) 7pm Prayer (Spanish
Sunday, January 8
7 am Mass (English The Epiphany of the Lord 8:15 am Mass (Spanish) 10:00 am Mass (English) 9:45 am RICA (Sp) Noon Mass (Spanish) 5 pm Mass English) 7:30 pm Bingo
Eucharistic Adoration 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
of each month
Mary, the Holy Mother of God January 1, 2017
Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.
— Luke 2:19
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January 8th we will have collections to report. Thank you.
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My good friends in Christ Jesus:
We know from Roman mythology that the month of January gets its name from Janus, the ancient Roman god of doors and gates. Janus has a distinctive artistic appearance in that he is commonly depicted with two faces...one regarding what is behind and the other looking toward what lies ahead. Thus, Janus is representative of contemplation on the happenings of an old year while looking forward to the new.
Because of Janus’ place in the Roman pantheon, it seemed natural to the Romans to name the first month of the civil year after him. (You’ll remember that the Church’s liturgical year began with the first Sunday of Advent). We certainly no longer worship the pagan gods of ancient Rome but the name January has remained on our calendar.
Perhaps we can learn something from this mythological figure. His double countenance of facing forward and backward at the same time reflects how we might approach the coming of each new year. Before we venture into the gift of this new year we pause and examine out last year. We remember our successes and failures. We call to mind our happiest moments and our sad times. We might especially examine our spiritual life. How have I grown with God in the past year?
I believe that a follower of Christ is called to look at the past and find the blessings present in our lives. It is easy to identify the bless-ings that came during good times, but our faith challenges us to recognize the blessings that have come to us from our difficult times. When we learn to identify the blessings that have come in many forms then our hearts are filled with gratitude.
This practice of looking backward might also help us to identify where I have failed or fallen short in my life with God. Perhaps I need to take responsibility for the lack of effort on my part to let God grow in me. This calls for repentance and new resolutions. Maybe I need to make a trip to the confessional. A great gift of our faith is the message that our God is ever ready to make “all things new” (Rv 21:5). God is ready to help us. I invite you to take a moment and express your gratitude to God for the blessings in your life. I also challenge you to make new year’s resolutions in regards to your faith life. How can I better practice my Catholic faith? How can I take advantage of the full sacramental life of the Church (confession & going to mass)? Look forward to the new year, and bring Christ and his Church to the center of your resolutions. Then together let us see what a good year it will be with God at the center! Have a happy and holy New Year
Note/Ministry Schedule Page 3
Sunday’s Ministry Schedule (January 7th and January 8th ) Mass Saturday
5:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am
Sunday 8:15 am (Español)
Sunday 10:00 am
Sunday Noon (Español)
Sunday 5:00 pm
Servers/ Monaguillos
E. McMahan S. McMahan A. J. Madrigal
Open O. Erives M. Erives
J. Mejia R. R. Matias C. Molina A. Canela A. Soberanis
D. Costilla L. Ripp
Eucharistic Ministers
P. Donner F. Schaffer J. Chmelka Deacon D. Doehling
S. Murphy G. Meyers D. Shafer Deacon J. Shafer
E. Cornelius D. Sweley Open Deacon B. Nordhues
A. Mendoza N. Mendoza J. Mejia J. Romero M. Lopez M. Rivera A. Estrada E. Linares
G. Mohr Open Open Deacon Open
Lectors M. Baxa S. Murphy M. Kube R. M. Coronado M. Canela D. Mateo
Y. Nuncio
Ushers/ Ujieres
S. McMahan G. McMahan Open Open
M. Carreon M. Schneider
L. Cornelius P. McPhillips C. Egnoske L. Bradley
A. Ramirez O. Ramirez L. Erives B. Marquez J. E. Bautista M. A. Segovia
Open
L. Ramirez R G. Ramirez R S. Ramirez R A. Morales A. Escalante
R. Tomas L. Ramirez G. Abarca M. Matias C.M. Pascual M. E. Melendez I. Rodriguez W. Escalante A. Escalante
E. Mendoza M. Gomez R. Guzman
C. Pacas F. R. Lopez S. J. Bernabe T. Francisco F. Sebastian M. Mateo
If you cannot serve your scheduled time, please find a substitute, thank you.
Please remember the following in your prayers: * Jan Shafer, Joyce “Curtis” Rice, Dan Haussler, Larry Dubas, Karen Martin, Ralph Zavala, Mayilyn Ihnken, Adriana Saucedo, Marlene Backs, Edgardo Macias, Steve McMahan, Susan Carreon, Brandy Wright, Gretchen Eakes, Julia
Conde, Larry Bosak, Concepcion Alvarado. New additions to the prayer list are in blue. Names will remain on the prayer list for two months, can be extended. Must have permission of the person or by a family member.
Please call the Parish office 384-2523 Ext. 233. To request that a name be added to our St. Mary’s Prayer Chain Please call Shirley at 384-7332 or Joy at 379-4741.
We pray for the following parishioners family and friends who are currently serving in the military: New names in blue SPC Amy Schneider Lance Corporal Ryan Twehous 2nd Lt. Jordan Hughes USMC LCpl John G. Frankenberg
SPC Kevin Donovan SPC. Jessica Paup SP Force Gunner SSgt. Ron Cameron II WO TJ Cameron HM2 Andrew Dodendorf LTC Chad Sekutera Major Sam Schneider Specialist Chad Holmes Sgt. Noel Jones Commander Douglas E. Kennedy Lt. Col. Brian Jovag MSgt. Jeffrey D. Michalski Msgt. Timothy Mahoney USMC Sgt. Brandon T. Russell If you know someone who is in the military and would like to have their name included in this space please email the information to [email protected] with name and rank. Thank you.
Thrift Store –January 2nd– January 7th Monday and Wednesday and Friday
Bag Sale $3- Clothing, Shoes, Purses Priced Items 50% off
Mary’s Closet Weekly Special
Mary’s Closet
Director of Religious Education –K-5th Parish Information Page 4
Wednesday January 4 the students will be studying the following topics: Kindergarten - We Care for Others 1st Grade - Jesus Teaches up About Forgiveness 2nd Grade - Our Church shows us how to Live 3rd Grade - A People of Prayer 4th Grade- Sharing in Christ's Life and Work 5th-6th Grade - We Celebrate the Holy Spirit
Prayer Requests
Military Names
You should have receive your January/February envelopes in the mail by now. This process will help us keep our census up to date and hopefully will help those of us who lose our box! Now we will get a
new one every few months. If you do not receive the envelopes in the mail, please check with the office. We may have the wrong address for you – or we may not have you officially registered.
Did you get your envelopes?
We have posted it in the main entrance of the church and have made copies available there. As you finalize your gift giving - would you consider getting your parish a Christmas present? We have some larger gifts and some smaller ones. If you like one of the large gifts and can only pay part of it – that is fine. We will collect as much as we are able to enhance the life of our parish liturgy. If you would like to give a gift – please mark your check or put it in a plain envelope. List the gift to which you are contributing. We’ll publish a report of which gifts we were able to purchase from our wish list.
St. Mary’s Cathedral Christmas List
TIME Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. —Benjamin Franklin
Religious Articles for Sale
In the parish office we have some religious articles for sale.
We have rosaries, children's paper-back Mass books, prayer books, bibles and catechisms in English and Spanish.
The office is open Monday–Thursday 8:30am–4:30pm.
Catholic Daughters, Court Ave Maria will have a meeting on Tuesday, January 3rd at 6pm at Cathedral Square. Topic: Making rosary for our 1st Communion students. Women 18 yrs and older are invited to attend our meeting. Call Barbara Bosak at 379-2175 with any questions. We wish all a New Year filled with many blessings!
Catholic Daughters –Court Ave Marie #1263
Prayer Blankets
Catholic Daughters has few fleece prayer blankets to be given out to our parishioners who might need one during a trouble time. If you know someone who would like a lap blanket, please contact Barbara Bosak at 379-2175.
The Prayer Shawl is a symbol, a blanket or cloak which envelopes the wearer both physically and spiritually, in prayer and celebration, in joy and sorrow. If anyone would like to donate money to CDA so we can make more blankets please drop your money in envelopes mark CDA Blankets in the basket in the collection. Thank you.
Welcome Back
Lesson:
“Sacraments” & “Sacrament of Baptism”
Parish Information Page 5 Parish Nurse’s Notes
If you or a family member is in the hospital and would like a visit from one of our priests – please call the office. We do not always know when people have been admitted. Many lay volunteers and ministers regularly visit the hospital to distribute communion so
we do try and be present to our parishioners through their ministry.
In the hospital?
Thank you
During these winter months please take care when walking around our facility – especially when there is snow and ice. We have many steps and many places where ice tends to form. Please notice that we have put snow shovels and ice/snow-melt near many of our en-trances. Near these items there is also a clip board with
a form. If you are kind enough to help remove snow – or to spread the ice-melt we ask that you please record what you did and the time you did it. This helps us with our Catholic Mutual insurance company requirements.
We have almost come to the end of our efforts to get the Somali family launched in the USA and Grand Island. We will be there if they need us, but now we begin to back off and let them “fly “on their own. We will have a monthly visit follow up between now and April and will have some ongoing contact to let them know we are here to help if called upon. Per the chairperson Richard Hoffman report, we did a very good job and more importantly did what the Lord asked of us. Thank you to all who donated items for the family household, they are greatly appreciated. We will continue to take donations for goods until further notice for our future refugees. We now have storage space available for furniture. Please call Ann Baker with the Thrift Store or bring smaller items to the Church office. Thank you again for your generosity. Kena Zebert
Snow and Ice
PASSIONS We should employ our passions in the service of life, not spend life in the service of our passions. —Richard Steele
The best quote that represents Al-Anon is ‘Say what you mean, mean what you say, don’t say it mean’. If anyone has experienced drama during the holidays, chances are you have been around an active alcoholic relative. Al-Anon members do not give direction or advice to other members. Instead, they share their personal experiences and stories, strength and hope. The best place to learn how Al-Anon/Alateen works is at a meeting in your local community. Members invite other members to “take what you like and leave the rest”, that is, to determine for themselves what lesson they could apply to their own lives. A significant other can affect our emotional well-being, for better or for worse. Problem drinking can make life extremely difficult for the non-drinking partner. Personal contact is an important element in the healing process. Many Al-Anon members have come to understand how their current life situation was affected by their experience growing up in a home where a parent had a drinking problem. It is not usual to see inter-generational effects of alcoholism, where grandparents, parents and children are all affected by a family member’s drinking. One of the most difficult challenges in life is trying to cope with a child’s problem with alcohol and drugs. Many people come to Al-Anon for the support and understanding they need to handle this heart breaking situation. When adult children have problems with alcohol, it is natural to be concerned about grandchildren. An increasing number of grandparents are finding support and understanding in the Al-Anon Family group. Alcoholism has a negative ripple effect for all concerned. But Al-Anon has the same ripple effect when the active member brings serenity in the alcoholic home. If you have questions if Al-Anon is for you call the Central Nebraska Council on Alcoholism for a meeting list near you @ 308-385-5520. Ref: Al Anon Family groups.org
SIX SESSION Parenting Group studying the principles of “Love & Logic” Facilitated by Andrea Hill and another Learn how to be the best parent you can be through the “Love and Logic” ways! One of the best programs in the country, “Love & Logic” was
developed by Jim Fay and Foster Cline, MD and is dedicated to making parenting and teaching fun and rewarding instead of stressful and chaotic. Don’t miss this chance to better your parenting skills! Cost for workbook per parent: $20. (Daycare provided upon request) Meetings: 1 - 3pm Sundays -- Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 & Feb 5. at Blessed Sacraments
Parenting Group
Thank you for your weekly donations. We want to make sure you’re getting credit for your contributions. By using your church enve-lopes it benefits you, the office and the Cathedral. If you have any updates to report, such as change of address or parish, please notify the office. This helps keep our records current and postage costs down. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) always welcome too! Forms are in the back of church or call the office 384-2523 for more information.
Thank you!
RCIA Class January 5th
Daycare/Parish Page 6
GICC
The mission of Grand Island Central Catholic Schools is to teach as Jesus did, calling young adults to an atmosphere of academic excellence and physical,
emotional and spiritual maturity whereby every student grows in awareness as a contributing and responsible
member of the church and society.
SCHOOL RESUMES
Tuesday, January 3 It will be an
“A” day
CRU CLUB Saturday, January 7
5:30 - 7:00 pm GICC North Gym
BB PARENTS NIGHT Saturday, January 7
7:15 pm GICC South Gym
SOUP SUPPER Saturday, January 7
5:00 - 8:00 pm GICC Cafeteria
ACT Registration for Feb January 13 is the Registration deadline to take the February ACT
UNL Scholarship Deadline January 15, 2017 admissions.unl.edu/ cost.aspx#scholarships/
Susan Buffet Scholarship Deadline February 1, 2017 buggettscholarships.org/eligibilityselection
In January GICC will offer the John Baylor test prep during the school day for Juniors taking the February and/or April test
News/Spiritual Page 7
Sunday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God; The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; World Day of Prayer for Peace; New Year’s Day Monday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen Tuesday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus Wednesday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Thursday: St. John Neumann Friday: St. André Bessette; First Friday Saturday: St. Raymond of Penyafort; First Saturday; Julian Calendar Christmas
Today Readings First Reading — The LORD bless you and keep you! The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace! (Numbers 6:22-27). Psalm — May God bless us in his mercy (Psalm 67). Second Reading — God sent the Spirit of the Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but an heir, through God (Galatians 4:4-7). Gospel — The shepherds glorified and praised God for all they had heard and seen (Luke 2:16-21).
The blessing we experience in Christ Jesus is proclaimed in Numbers as the special blessing for the people of Israel. They and we are to be blessed by the invocation of God’s loving kindness, the shining glory of God’s face turned toward us in love, not away from us in anger. We are blessed by God’s own peace! Our wish and our hope are fulfilled in this blessing, which is made visible in the coming of Jesus. In Jesus, the image of the invisible God, God’s face is shown to us and God’s presence is made known to us in faithful and loving kindness.
Thoughts THE BLESSING WE RECEIVE
St. Mary’s Cathedral Eucharistic Adoration Prayer Intentions Vocations. That many people may hear the call of Christ and follow Him in the priesthood and religious life. Pro Life. That all people will come to value human life as God’s precious gift to be accepted and loved rather than a burden to be destroyed.
Holy Father’s Prayer January 2017 Christian Unity. That all Christians may be faithful to the Lord’s teaching by striving with prayer and fraternal charity to restore ecclesial communion and by collaborating to meet the challenges facing humanity.
Saints and Special Observances
“Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpectedly. … Your support might be the only support she receives. Even if we never know how, the smallest things we do can change someone's life.” — “10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
Word of Life
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
January 1, 2017
From the writings of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
“Looking at Mary, how can we, her children, fail to let
the aspiration to beauty, goodness and purity of heart be aroused in us? Her heavenly candor draws us to God, helping us to overcome the temptation to live a mediocre life composed of compromises with evil, and directs us decisively towards the authentic good that is the source of joy.” – Angelus, December 8, 2005
“Dear friends, what an immense joy to have Mary Immaculate as our Mother! Every time we experience our frailty and the promptings of evil, we may turn to her and our hearts receive light and comfort. Even in the trials of life, in the storms that cause faith and hope to vacillate, let us recall that we are her children and that our existence is deeply rooted in the infinite grace of God. Although the Church is exposed to the negative influences of the world, she always finds in Mary the star to guide her so that she may follow the route pointed out to her by Christ.” – Angelus, December 8, 2009
“Consequently, every time we approach the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharistic liturgy, we also turn to her who, by her complete fidelity, received Christ’s sacrifice for the whole Church. The Synod Fathers rightly declared that “Mary inaugurates the Church’s participation in the sacrifice of the Redeemer.” She is the Immaculata, who receives God’s gift unconditionally and is thus associated with his work of salvation. Mary of Nazareth, icon of the nascent Church, is the model for each of us, called to receive the gift that Jesus makes of himself in the Eucharist.” – Sacramentum Caritatis #33
“It is from Mary that the Church always learns the intimacy of Christ. Mary, who carried the small child of Bethlehem in her arms, teaches us to recognize the infinite humility of God. She who received the broken body of Jesus from the Cross shows the Church how to receive all those in this world whose lives have been wounded by violence and sin. From Mary, the Church learns the meaning of the power of love, as revealed by God in the life of his beloved Son: “he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their heart... he has lifted up the lowly” (Lk 1:51-52)… In entrusting his mother to the Apostle John, Jesus on the Cross invites his Church to learn from Mary the secret of the love that is victorious”. - Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church May 31, 2004
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First Friday Rosary – 4:50 pm before 5:15 pm Mass
24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration – 2nd/4th Tuesday
Chaplet of Divine Mercy – Second Tuesday-2:50 pm
Healing Mass- (English) – Second Thursday- 11 am
Rosary for Pro Life – Every Thursday 4:45 pm
El Pescador Rosary – Every Tuesday –6 pm
Daily Rosary — After every 7 am Mass
Devoción a la Divina Misericordia viernes 7pm
NOW ENROLLING Combined Child Care/ Preschool Program No need to worry about how to get your preschooler to daycare. Our year-round preschool program for ages 2 to 5 provides the best of both
worlds. Stop by for a tour! 308- 398-4047 We have transportation for school age students of Wasmer, Gates and Dodge for afterschool.
5:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday 6 weeks to 12 years ~
Call for availability. All Faiths Welcome!
Adoration, Healing Mass, Chaplet, and Rosary
Director of Religious Education K-5th : Mrs. De Tenski, ext 213 [email protected]
Immigration Office: Carmen & Jacinto Corona 308-381-2855 Ext. 301
Religious Ed Class Times (September– April) 6:30 pm -7:30 pm Wednesday
Confirmation 6:30– 8:00 pm Wednesday
The Parish Office Hours: Monday—Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Mary’s Closet open 3 days a week: Mondays and Wednesdays 1-4 pm &
Saturdays 10 am– 3 pm Donations of clothing, small appliances,
toys, home decorations and kitchenware, but furniture and large electronic will be accepted only by Ann Baker. Volunteers are welcome to come and help any time. Questions or to volunteer please contact Ann Baker at 391-1527 or [email protected]
Marriage: Contact a priest directly at least 4 months in advance of proposed wedding date. Deposited required.
Children's Baptism: parents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation class.
Pre-Registration is required.
English class: 2nd Monday of each month.
Spanish class: 4th Sunday of each month, 2 pm
Deadline for pre-registration is the Thursday before the class. Please bring: proof of address and your child’s
Birth Certificate. The Godparent (s) must provide a letter of good standing. Questions? 384-2523.
Mary’s Closet Mary’s Closet
St. Mary’s Immigration Office– 308-381-2855 Monday ~ Closed -Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am – Noon and 1-5:30pm
If you or a family member is in the hospital and would like a visit from one of our priests – please call the office 384-2523
Anuncios en Español Page 9
El miércoles 4 de enero los estudiantes estarán estudiando los siguientes temas:Kindergarten - Nos preocupamos por los demás 1er Grado - Jesús nos enseña sobre el perdón Segundo Grado - Nuestra Iglesia nos enseña cómo vivir 3er Grado - Gente de Oración Cuarto Grado - Participación en la vida de Cristo y el trabajo 5to - 6to Grado - Celebramos el Espíritu Santo
Información de la Oficina de Educación Religiosa: Platica Pre-bautismal: La primer clase pre-bautismal del 2017 está programada para el cuar-
to domingo del mes (Enero 22) a las 2pm. Esta plática es el Centro Parroquial. Todas las perso-nas interesadas en tomarla deben de registrarse
con anticipación. No se permite que nadie tome la plática si no se registro anticipación. amen a la oficina parroquial
384-2523 para registrarse o con sus preguntas.
Los Sobres… Hoy tuvieron que haber usado su primer sobre del año 2017. Este paquete de so-bres es de dos meses solamente, al final
de febrero les llegara para el mes de marzo-abril y así cada dos meses por todo el año. Si alguien no
recibió los sobres y esta persona si los usa o si tenía sobres en el 2016 necesita pasar a la oficina parroquial. Posiblemente si usted cambio de domicilio, caja postal y no ha avisado, esto puede ser
un motivo por no tener sobres
Precaución En Esta Temporada de Invierno: Durante los meses de invierto por favor tengan precaución al caminar alrededor de nuestras
instalaciones-especialmente cuando hay nieve y hielo. Tenemos muchos escalones y muchos
lugares donde el hielo tiende a formarse. Tenga en cuenta que hemos puesto palas y sal cerca de
las entradas. Cerca de estas cosas hay un tablero de clip con un formulario. Si es lo
suficiente amable y ayuda a quitar la nieve o pone sal en las entradas, se le pide que por favor apunte en el tablero lo que hizo
y la hora que lo hizo. Esto nos ayuda con los requisitos de nuestra a seguranza Catholic Mutual.
Flores de Pascua Conmemorativas: Te invitamos a que recuerdes a un ser amado fina-
do al hacer una donación en su nombre. Estas donaciones nos ayudaran a comprar las poinsettias (flores de pascua) para adornar nuestro espacio de adoración.
Estamos pidiendo un regalo de por lo menos $10. Por favor incluya el nombre de su ser amado, estos nombres serán publi-
cados después de Navidad. Pueden poner la donación en un sobre junto con el nombre en la canasta de la colecta o traerlo a la oficina (escriba legible) . Por favor indique que es para las flo-
res de pascua o “Poinsettias”. Gracias. Hábitat para la Humanidad: Las registraciones están abiertas para aplicar para un presto hipotecario sin intereses, por medio del programa de casas de Hábitat. Se aceptaran registraciones
del 12 de Diciembre al 10 de Marzo. Familias que necesitan mejor su situación de vivienda por favor llamen para más detalles a la oficina de Hábitat 308-385-5510 o visita la oficina en 5022 W.
2nd aquí en Grand Island. Las Familias Crecen En Las Vocaciones Campamentos y Re-tiros. A medida que nuestros hijos llegan a la escuela intermedia,
introdúzcalos en los campamentos y retiros juveniles ofrecidos por su diócesis. La Diócesis de Grand Island ofrece una variedad de
experiencias a lo largo del año: Going Bananas for Jesus (Escuela Secundaria, TEC (High School), Higher Ground (Escuela
Intermedia, Escuela Secundaria y Colegio retiros), Theology on Tap Los jóvenes necesitan una integración cada vez mayor de la
fe y de la experiencia de vida dentro de una comunidad de fe. Estas experiencias ayudan a los jóvenes a superar la expe-
riencia familiar y parroquial de la Iglesia y a crecer en su concien-cia de que somos una Iglesia católica universal.
Nota de Agradecimiento: Un gran agradecimiento para la fa-milias de Ed Mueller y Cecil Stoner, los cuales recientemente han
dado una donación a nuestra parroquia en memoria de su ser amado finado. Apreciamos que recuerden a su familia parroquial.
Muchas Gracias: Muchas Gracias al comité de liturgia por ayu-dar a decorar nuestra parroquia para esta Navidad. Agrade-
cemos también a todos los ministros de liturgia los cuales han ayudado a servir en las misas especiales. Agradecemos a la
administración parroquial por su continuo ministerio de cuidar de nosotros y ayudar a prepararnos para la Navidad.
Feliz Año Nuevo 2017: Que todos hayan pasado una muy Feliz Navidad y hoy le damos la bienvenida al 2017. Deseamos que este año nuevo nos traiga muy buena salud, prosperidad, unión familiar y Amor. Administración parroquial
Anuncios en Español Page 10
Feligreses En El Hospital: Si usted o un
miembro de su familia están en el hospital y les gus-
taría que uno de los padres los visite-por favor de llamar a la oficina. No siempre sabemos cuándo se
ha admitido a la gente en el hospital. Muchos voluntarios y ministros laicos
visitan regularmente el hospital para dis-tribuir la comunión,
así tratamos de estar presentes a
nuestros feligreses a través de sus ministerios.
Notas de la Enfermera Parroquial Concientización Sobre Personas Mayores de Edad Manejando
Concientización sobre la Seguridad del Conductor. Si queremos admitirlo o no, el envejecimiento es inevitable. La capacidad de conducir con seguridad puede verse afectada por cambios en nuestra salud física, emocional y cognitiva. Aunque los cambios son una parte del envejecimiento normal, se producen individualmente ya diferentes ritmos y tiempos. Al igual que uno planea para la jubilación, es importante planificar las necesidades de transporte. La planificación anticipada y proactiva es fun-damental para mantener la independencia y la seguridad. Las habilidades mentales y sensoriales pueden desafiar la capacidad continua de una persona de conducir con seguridad. Pero hay una variedad de opciones de viaje seguro para personas de todas las edades. La necesidad real es una mayor conciencia de las soluciones, en lugar de un enfoque limitado en el problema. El objetivo de esto es promover la comprensión de la importancia de la movilidad y el transporte para asegurar que los adultos may-ores permanezcan activos en la comunidad - compras, trabajo o voluntariado - con la confianza de que el transporte no será la barrera para dejarlos en casa. Uno de los primeros pasos para abordar la seguridad de los conductores mayores es tener una conversación no amenazante con nuestros seres queridos. La familia y los amigos juegan un papel importante en las discusiones sobre la seguridad de los conduc-tores mayores, y es mejor iniciar la conversación temprano, lo que permite tiempo para la planificación y la exploración de opciones mucho antes de la crisis o accidente. Un conductor más viejo puede decidir que es hora de conseguir un chequeo en su aptitud de conducción. El término "evaluación de la conducción de la aptitud" puede parecer confuso, ya que puede ir desde la herramienta de autoevaluación para ayudar a identificar retos potenciales, a una evaluación de conducción profesional global de un especialista en rehabilitación de terapia ocupacional. Profesionales de terapia ocupacional capacitados en la rehabilitación de conducción pueden sugerir una amplia gama de soluciones, adaptadas al conductor individual. Estas sugerencias a veces incluyen equipos de adaptación. Los profesionales de terapia ocupacional pueden trabajar con conductores mayores en sus vehículos para ver qué tipos de equipo, si los hay, son necesarios para ayudarles a permanecer cómodos y seguros en la carretera. Cuando un conductor más viejo descubre la necesidad de hacer ajustes para conducir con seguridad o ya no puede hacerlo, las familias y los amigos pueden ayudarlo a tomar estos cambios en marcha. Pero para hacerlo, el conductor más viejo y la familia necesitan saber acerca de los recursos para la movilidad comunitaria independiente antes de que se produzca el cese de la conducción. Perder la capacidad de conducir, limitar la cantidad de conducción o cambiar la forma en que se conduce no tiene por qué significar perder la independencia, y los adultos mayores tienen opciones para seguir participando en sus comunidades. Ref: Asociación de Terapia Ocupacional en www. AOTA.com
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EXCERPTS FROM POPE BENEDICT XVI'S SPIRITUAL THOUGHTS SERIES: “CHRISTMAS”
These quotes and reflections from the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, are excerpted from "Christmas: Pope Benedict XVI Spiritual Thoughts Series." "Presence" Advent, this powerful liturgical season that we are beginning, invites us to pause in silence to understand a presence. It is an invitation to understand that the individual events of the day are hints that God is giving us, signs of the attention he has for each one of us. ---Homily at First Vespers of Advent, November 28, 2009 "Waiting" The question is: Is the humanity of our time still waiting for a Savior? One has the feeling that many consider God as foreign to their own interests. Apparently, they do not need him. They live as though he did not exist and, worse still, as though he were an “obstacle” to remove in order to fulfill themselves. Even among believers—we are sure of it—some let themselves be attracted by enticing dreams and distracted by misleading doctrines that suggest deceptive shortcuts to happiness. Yet, despite its contradictions, worries and tragedies, and perhaps precisely because of them, humanity today seeks a path of renewal, of salvation, it seeks a Savior and awaits, sometimes unconsciously, the coming of the Savior who renews the world and our life, the coming of Christ, the one true Redeemer of man and of the whole of man. ---Pope Benedict XVI, General Audience December 20, 2006 "Preparation" Christmas is a privileged opportunity to meditate on the meaning and value of our existence. The approach of this So-lemnity helps us on the one hand to reflect on the drama of history in which people, injured by sin, are perennially in search of happiness and of a fulfilling sense of life and death; and on the other, it urges us to meditate on the merciful kindness of God who came to man to communicate to him directly the Truth that saves, and to enable him to partake in his friendship and his life. Therefore let us prepare ourselves for Christmas with humility and simplicity, making our-selves ready to receive as a gift the light, joy and peace that shine from this mystery. ---General Audience, December 17, 2008 "Sign" God’s sign is his humility. God’s sign is that he makes himself small; he becomes a child; he lets us touch him and he asks for our love. How we would prefer a different sign, an imposing, irresistible sign of God’s power and greatness! But his sign summons us to faith and love, and thus it gives us hope: this is what God is like. He has power, he is Goodness itself. He invites us to become like him. Yes indeed, we become like God if we allow ourselves to be shaped by this sign; if we ourselves learn humility and hence true greatness; if we renounce violence and use only the weap-ons of truth and love. ---Homily at Mass for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, December 24, 2009 "Changing" Only if people change will the world change; and in order to change, people need the light that comes from God, the light which so unexpectedly [on the night of Christmas] entered into our night.---Homily at Mass for the Solemnity,of the Nativity of the Lord, December 25, 2008
