As we draw near to the end of the liturgical year (Advent is coming soon), the Church is putting these questions to each of us: "What do you see as the purpose of your life, of your existence in this world? How seriously should we take the predictions of today's gospel about the end of this world? Is it coming soon? And, more importantly, are we prepared? The liturgical readings on these final Sundays of the Church calendar year are meant to bring home to us the necessity of looking beyond our own immediate preoccupations, worries, troubles, and in- terests, which are largely of selfish concern. All too often we focus on the present problems and chal- lenges we face. What am I going to do about my kid acting up? How are we going to manage now that I lost my job? How am I going to tell my parents about the ‘F’ I got on my test? How am I going to deal with my illness? These readings challenge us to think ahead by bringing to focus the four end things - death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Let’s hope that, through the mercy of God, the last one is not in our future! We can do lots of good things in this life, but in the end, the only thing that saves us is God’s mercy and forgiveness. People sometimes criticize the Church for asking its members to reflect seriously on these “end things.” However, I don’t think there is anything morbid about such reflection and it should not terrify us. Why? Because we have a merciful God who is always willing to forgive us if we ask. And, as we progress through life, we are drawing ever nearer to our true home, which is hopefully heaven and not that other place. This should fill us with a greater longing to be with Christ – not just in the future but right now. Yes, as Catholics we are called to live in the present. We are called to be Jesus in our world today. But our eyes should be set on the future. And, we should be preparing for that future by seeking the for- giveness of God for our transgressions and trying to be Christ-like in our families and community. There is another intriguing point in our gospel. Notice there are two important contrasting images. They are the ‘Temple’ at the beginning, and the ‘hair on your head’ at the end. This is an interesting con- trast, since the first will be destroyed, while not a single one of the last one will be harmed. I think the point Jesus is making is that God is not so concerned with Church buildings or material things. He is more concerned with us, his people. We are the Church, living stones, not brick and mortar. So, as the liturgical year come to an end, we are reminded that each one of us has an important role to play in building up God’s kingdom here in “Da” Bronx. I am reminded that my job as pastor must not be just the management and the caring of property and buildings. While that is a part of it, my job must also be about caring for the souls of all in the parish. In fact, this responsibility is not mine alone, it is shared by all of us! -Fr. Mike From Fr. Mike’s Desk FRIARS & STAFF Very Rev. Michael Kissane, O.Carm., Pastor Rev. Nicholas Blackwell, O.Carm., Parochial Vicar Rev. Roberto Perez, O.Carm., In Residence Rev. Mark Zittle, O.Carm., In Residence Bro. Robert Chiulli, O.Carm., In Residence Bro. Von Erick M. Sandoval, O.Carm., Intern Sr. Adelaida Ospina, Pastoral Assistant Sr. Evelia Duran, HMSP., Evangelization & Mission Ms. Rosa K. Rivera, Parish Secretary Ms. Kenia Tavarez, Administrative Assistant SAINT SIMON STOCK SCHOOL Ms. Tara Braswell, Principal Ms. Denise Echevarria, Secretary Tel (718) 367-0453 Fax (718) 733-1441 Website: www.stsimonstockschool.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Sr. Lourdes Victoria, Director of Religious Education Mrs. Carmen Almanzar, Coordinator Mrs. Susan Watts, Office Assistant Office hours: Tuesdays & Saturdays 9am to 1pm Wednesdays 9am to 1pm & 4pm to 6pm VOCATIONS OFFICE Rev. Francis Amodio, O.Carm., Director of Vocations (845)-344-2225 www.carmelitefriars.org Roman Catholic Church of St. Simon Stock & St. Joseph 2191 Valentine Ave., Bronx, NY 10457 Served by the Carmelite Friars of the Saint Elias Province Parish (718) 367-1251 ♦ Fax (718) 933-8822 ♦ www.saintsimonstockchurch.org SACRAMENTS CONFESSIONS Saturdays 5:00pm—5:30pm or by appointment. BAPTISMS Spanish: Every month English: Every other month Registration two months in advance MATRIMONY Arrangements six months in advance. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Contact the Priory any time MASS SCHEDULE Mon.—Fri.: 8:30 am (Spanish) 9:30 am (English) Fri. Eve: 7:30 pm (Spanish) Saturday: 9:00 am (Bi-lingual) SUNDAY MASSES Saturday: 6:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday: 8:30 am (English) 11:00 am (Spanish) 12:45 pm (English) “Sing praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song.” -Psalm 98:5 “Toquen la citara para el Señor, suenen los instrumentos.” -Salmo 98 (97): 5 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 17th, 2019
Transcript
As we draw near to the end of the liturgical year (Advent is coming soon), the Church is
putting these questions to each of us: "What do you see as the purpose of your life, of your existence in
this world? How seriously should we take the predictions of today's gospel about the end of this world?
Is it coming soon? And, more importantly, are we prepared?
The liturgical readings on these final Sundays of the Church calendar year are meant to bring
home to us the necessity of looking beyond our own immediate preoccupations, worries, troubles, and in-
terests, which are largely of selfish concern. All too often we focus on the present problems and chal-
lenges we face. What am I going to do about my kid acting up? How are we going to manage now that I
lost my job? How am I going to tell my parents about the ‘F’ I got on my test? How am I going to deal
with my illness? These readings challenge us to think ahead by bringing to focus the four end things -
death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Let’s hope that, through the mercy of God, the last one is not in our
future! We can do lots of good things in this life, but in the end, the only thing that saves us is God’s
mercy and forgiveness.
People sometimes criticize the Church for asking its members to reflect seriously on these “end
things.” However, I don’t think there is anything morbid about such reflection and it should not terrify
us. Why? Because we have a merciful God who is always willing to forgive us if we ask. And, as we
progress through life, we are drawing ever nearer to our true home, which is hopefully heaven and not
that other place. This should fill us with a greater longing to be with Christ – not just in the future but
right now.
Yes, as Catholics we are called to live in the present. We are called to be Jesus in our world today.
But our eyes should be set on the future. And, we should be preparing for that future by seeking the for-
giveness of God for our transgressions and trying to be Christ-like in our families and community.
There is another intriguing point in our gospel. Notice there are two important contrasting images.
They are the ‘Temple’ at the beginning, and the ‘hair on your head’ at the end. This is an interesting con-
trast, since the first will be destroyed, while not a single one of the last one will be harmed. I think the
point Jesus is making is that God is not so concerned with Church buildings or material things. He is more
concerned with us, his people. We are the Church, living stones, not brick and mortar.
So, as the liturgical year come to an end, we are reminded that each one of us has an important role
to play in building up God’s kingdom here in “Da” Bronx. I am reminded that my job as pastor must not
be just the management and the caring of property and buildings. While that is a part of it, my job must
also be about caring for the souls of all in the parish. In fact, this responsibility is not mine alone, it is
shared by all of us!
-Fr. Mike
From Fr. Mike’s Desk
FRIARS & STAFF Very Rev. Michael Kissane, O.Carm., Pastor
Rev. Nicholas Blackwell, O.Carm., Parochial Vicar
Rev. Roberto Perez, O.Carm., In Residence
Rev. Mark Zittle, O.Carm., In Residence
Bro. Robert Chiulli, O.Carm., In Residence
Bro. Von Erick M. Sandoval, O.Carm., Intern
Sr. Adelaida Ospina, Pastoral Assistant
Sr. Evelia Duran, HMSP., Evangelization & Mission
Ms. Rosa K. Rivera, Parish Secretary
Ms. Kenia Tavarez, Administrative Assistant
SAINT SIMON STOCK SCHOOL
Ms. Tara Braswell, Principal
Ms. Denise Echevarria, Secretary
Tel (718) 367-0453 Fax (718) 733-1441
Website: www.stsimonstockschool.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Sr. Lourdes Victoria, Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Carmen Almanzar, Coordinator
Mrs. Susan Watts, Office Assistant
Office hours: Tuesdays & Saturdays 9am to 1pm
Wednesdays 9am to 1pm & 4pm to 6pm
VOCATIONS OFFICE
Rev. Francis Amodio, O.Carm., Director of Vocations
(845)-344-2225 www.carmelitefriars.org
Roman Catholic Church of St. Simon Stock & St. Joseph 2191 Valentine Ave., Bronx, NY 10457
Served by the Carmelite Friars of the Saint Elias Province Parish (718) 367-1251 ♦ Fax (718) 933-8822 ♦
www.saintsimonstockchurch.org
SACRAMENTS
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays 5:00pm—5:30pm or by appointment.
BAPTISMS
Spanish: Every month
English: Every other month
Registration two months in advance
MATRIMONY
Arrangements six months in advance.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Contact the Priory any time
MASS SCHEDULE
Mon.—Fri.: 8:30 am (Spanish)
9:30 am (English)
Fri. Eve: 7:30 pm (Spanish)
Saturday: 9:00 am (Bi-lingual)
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday: 6:00 pm (Spanish)
Sunday: 8:30 am (English)
11:00 am (Spanish)
12:45 pm (English)
“Sing praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song.”
-Psalm 98:5
“Toquen la citara para el Señor, suenen los instrumentos.”
-Salmo 98 (97): 5
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 17th, 2019
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Grupos Parroquiales/Parish Groups
Altar Servers—Bro. Von Erick M. Sandoval, O.Carm.
Circulo de Oracion Carismatico—Juana Martinez,
Rafaela Diaz
-Friday, 7:30pm, Chapel
Daughters of Mary—Esmeralda Ramos
-Saturday, 1pm, Meeting Room
Health Program—Paulina Adames
St Vincent de Paul—Ivy Campbell, Ruth Gourdine,
Lillian Gutierrez
Cursillo—Ramon Valerio, Joel Estevez
-Sunday, 12:30pm, Meeting Room
Communidad Evangelizadora para Reconciliacion y
Servicio (C.E.R.S.)
-Roberto Torres, Carlos Torres
-Sundays at 2:30
Eucharistic Ministers—Sr Adelaida
Lectors—Sr Adelaida
Youth Group—Reynaldo Maria, Maria Asenjo
-Friday, 6pm—Gym.
Libertad—Rafaela Caraballo
-Monday, 8pm, Meeting Room
Grupo de Parejas—Toribio & Ana Alvarez
-Last Saturday, 8pm in Meeting Room.
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Please pray for the sick of the parish; let us not forget to pray
for our family members and friends.
Por favor oremos por los enfermos de nuestra
parroquia y no olvidemos de orar por los miembros de nues-
tra familia y amigos.
Janice Aldridge Israel Farley
Isabel Rentas Nashla Santana
Mariluchi Perez Shirley Díaz
Elías Wood Clarience Martin
Luis Alvarado Maria Peña —————————————————————————————————
NOTICE: Please call the parish office if someone on our list has improved health and can be removed from our list. At times, names are taken off because we do not have recent information about the person listed.
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SEGUNDA COLECTA
Próximo fin de semana, Sabado 21 y Domingo 24 de Noviembre tendremos una segunda colecta por la Campaña de Caridades Católicas por la Caridad y la Justicia. Por favor seamos lo mas generosos posible.
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Día de Acción de Gracias
Horario de Misas
DÍA DE ACCION DE GRACIAS
Jueves, 28 de Noviembre 2019
9:00 a.m.— Misa bilingüe
(La oficinal parroquial estará Cerrada)
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MERCADO DE PULGAS
Sábado 23 & Domingo 24 de Noviembre Los Grupos Patronales tendrá un mercado de pul-gas con venta de comida. El domingo 24 se lle-vara a cabo la Rifa Pro-Parroquia.
Se rentaran mesas a $20 por mesa por día. Podrán vender cual-quier clase de articulo MENOS COMIDA.
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DIVINO NIÑO
La celebración del Divino Nino se llevara a cabo el sábado, 30 de Noviembre en la misa de las 6:00pm. Luego de la misa tendremos un pequeño compartir
en el gimnasio de la escuela.
Quedan todos invitados!!
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PLANTAS PARA NAVIDAD En esta Navidad nuevamente le damos la oportuni-dad de donar una planta para adornar el altar en conmemoración de un ser querido o amigo difunto. Por favor de pasar por la oficina parroquial si desea donar una planta. El costo por las plantas es $10.00
las medianas y $15.00 por las grandes.
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MONAGUILLOS
Reunión General de Monaguillos.
Sábado 30 de Noviembre, a las 2pm en la Capilla.
Invitamos a todos los monaguillos y todos lo niños de 8 años en adelante que quieran participar.
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CENA DE LA AMISTAD
La Cena anual de la Amistad será el Sábado, 7 de Diciembre después de la misa de 6:00p.m. Por favor pase por la oficina parroquial para que vean el menú y elijan que plato le gustaría traer.
Habrá entretenimiento y se compartirá la comida. ¡Todos están invitados!
A medida que nos acercamos al final del año litúrgico (pronto llegará el Adviento), la Iglesia nos hace estas preguntas: "¿Cuál es el propósito de su vida y de su existencia en este mundo? ¿Con qué serie-dad deberíamos tomar las predicciones del evangelio de hoy sobre el fin de este mundo? ¿Llegará pronto? Y, lo que es más importante, ¿estamos preparados?
Las lecturas litúrgicas en estos domingos finales del año calendario de la Iglesia tienen el propósito de traernos a casa la necesidad de mirar más allá de nuestras preocupaciones, problemas e intereses inmediatos, que son en gran medida de interés egoísta. Con demasiada frecuencia nos centramos en los problemas y de-safíos actuales que enfrentamos. ¿Qué voy a hacer con mi hijo actuando? ¿Cómo nos las arreglaremos ahora que perdí mi trabajo? ¿Cómo les voy a contar a mis padres sobre la "F" que obtuve en mi examen? ¿Cómo voy a lidiar con mi enfermedad? Estas lecturas nos desafían a pensar en el futuro al enfocar las cuatro cosas finales: muerte, juicio, cielo e infierno. ¡Esperemos que, por la misericordia de Dios, el último no esté en nuestro futuro! Podemos hacer muchas cosas buenas en esta vida, pero al final, lo único que nos salva es la misericordia y el perdón de Dios.
La gente a veces critica a la Iglesia por pedirles a sus miembros que reflexionen seriamente sobre estas "cosas finales". Sin embargo, no creo que haya algo morboso en tal reflexión y no debería aterrorizarnos. ¿Por qué? Porque tenemos un Dios misericordioso que siempre está dispuesto a perdonarnos si lo pedimos. Y, a medida que avanzamos en la vida, nos estamos acercando cada vez más a nuestro verdadero hogar, que con suerte es el cielo y no ese otro lugar. Esto debería llenarnos de un mayor anhelo de estar con Cristo, no solo en el futuro sino en este momento.
Sí, como católicos estamos llamados a vivir en el presente. Estamos llamados a ser Jesús en nuestro mundo hoy. Pero nuestros ojos deben estar puestos en el futuro. Y, deberíamos estar preparándonos para ese futuro buscando el perdón de Dios por nuestras transgresiones y tratando de ser como Cristo en nuestras familias y comunidad.
Hay otro punto intrigante en nuestro evangelio. Observe que hay dos imágenes contrastantes impor-tantes. Son el "Templo" al principio, y el "pelo en la cabeza" al final. Este es un contraste interesante, ya que el primero será destruido, mientras que ninguno de los últimos será dañado. Creo que el punto que Jesús está haciendo es que Dios no está tan preocupado por los edificios de la Iglesia o las cosas materiales. Está más preocupado por nosotros, su gente. Somos la Iglesia, piedras vivas, no ladrillo y mortero.
Entonces, a medida que el año litúrgico llega a su fin, se nos recuerda que cada uno de nosotros tiene un papel importante que desempeñar en la construcción del reino de Dios aquí en "Da" Bronx. Me recuerda que mi trabajo como pastor no debe ser solo la administración y el cuidado de propiedades y edificios. Si bien eso es parte de esto, mi trabajo también debe consistir en cuidar las almas de todos en la parroquia. De hecho, esta responsabilidad no es solo mía, ¡es compartida por todos nosotros!
-Fr. Mike
Del Despacho de Padre Mike
ESQUINA DE VOCACIONES
“Con que frecuencia incumplí mi deber con Dios, porque no me apoyaba en el fuerte
pilar de la oración.”
-Santa Teresa de Ávila Como vivimos tiene un gran impacto. Cada momento de orai-on impacta nuestro corazon y le recuerda que tiene que estar enfocado en aquello que es eterno, el amor. ¿Te esta Dios lla-
mando a crecer en santidad como un fraile carmelita?
Comuníquese con la oficina vocacional al 845-344-2225 o al
Todos los años durante la Navidad, La Igle-sia de San Simón Stock-San José ofrece una funda de comida a todas aquellas personas de bajo recursos que viven en nuestra área. Es-tamos pidiendo su colaboración para que nos pueda donar comida en lata para poder dar a nuestras familias mas necesitadas.
Pedimos que la fecha de caducidad no sea muy cercana. Pue-de usted dejar su donación en la oficina Parroquial. Le agra-decemos de ante mano por su generosidad.
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Decoración Para Navidad
2 de Diciembre, en adelante
Arreglo del Pesebre en el Meeting Room
**Grupos**
OHWC
Pesebre de la 182nd St.
**Grupos**
Circulo de Oración
Pesebre de la Capilla
**Grupos**
C.E.R.S.
Arboles del Altar
**Grupos**
Las Hijas de María
Pesebre de la Iglesia
Casa Misión
Coronas & Agüinadas
**Grupos**
Libertad
Cursillo
VOCATIONS CORNER
“How often I failed in my duty to God, because I was not learning on the strong
pillar of prayer.”
-St. Teresa of Avila
How we live has eternal ramification. Each moment of prayer impacts the heart allowing it to remain focused on what is eternal, love. Is God calling you to grow in holiness as a Carmelite Friar? Contact the Vocation
Every year during Christmas, St. Simon Stock– St. Joseph Church offers a bag of food to those in need and low income people in our neighborhood. We ask for your con-tribution in helping to donate can goods and other non-perishable items with adequate expiration dates.
If you wish to help, you can leave your donations in the par-ish office. We appreciate all generosity.
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Domingo 1ro de Diciembre
Hora: 2pm
Lugar: Parroquia San Simón Stock-San José
Temas:
El Si de Maria
La Salvación de me Ofrece
Con el Padre Rodrigo Rosales
Música a cargo de Juan Carlos Arcilla
Lámpara es tu Palabra para mis pasos, luz en mi sendero.
-Salmo 119,105
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Retiro de Adviento para Niños
Diciembre 14
Hora: 9 am a 2 pm
Edades : 7 a 12 años
Para mas información y registración por favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial.
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Advent Children’s Retreat
Saturday, December 8th
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Ages: 7 to 12 years of age
For more information and registration, please call the parish office.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019 6:00 p.m.
En memoria de José Escalera Lucila González Ana Cleto Camilo Hilda Canaán Cayetana Reinoso Pimentel Elizabeth Coronado Maria Ayar Aury Sánchez Ramona Avilés Freddy Rodriguez ————————————————————–—————–— SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2019 8:30 a.m.
In memory of Carmen Medina 11:00 a.m.
En memoria de Francisco Castro Rosette Rosario Magali Rosario Julián & José Andrés Rodríguez Sonia Loperana Narciso López Ramona & Ramón Gómez José Manuel Escalera Almas del Purgatorio
En acción de gracias a San Martin de Porres San Pancracio San Antonio
En intención especial José Francisco Guerrero 12:45 p.m.
In memory of Gregory Mortel ————————————————————–———–——— MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
8:30 a.m.
En memoria de Ana Ceferina Cruz
En acción de gracias a San Miguel Arcángel Santa Cara de Asis ————————————————————–———–——— WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019
8:30 a.m.
En memoria de Ramona García Almas del Purgatorio
En acción de gracias a Virgen de Altagracia ————————————————————–———–——— THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019
8:30 a.m.
En memoria de Juan Ramírez Almas del Purgatorio ————————————————————–———–——— FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019
8:30 a.m.
En memoria de Martha Cecilia 7:30 p.m.
En memoria de Elvira Cespedes Rafael Olivo
En acción de gracias a Virgen del Magníficat ————————————————————–———–——— SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019
9:00 a.m.
En memoria de Hector Torres
Regular collection : $3,383.00
Gracias por su generosidad Thank you for your generosity
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SECOND COLLECTION
Next weekend, November, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd we will have a second collection for the Catho-lic Charities Campaign for Charity and Justice. Please
be as generous as possible.
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Thanksgiving
Mass Schedule
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS
Thursday November 28, 2019
9:00 a.m.— Bilingual Mass
(The parish office will be closed on Thanksgiving day)
The Patronal Groups will have a food sale and a Flea Market at the school gym. On Sunday 24th the Raffle Pro-Parish will take place.
Tables will be rented at $20 a table per day. You can sell anything EXCEPT FOOD
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DIVINE CHILD
The celebration for the Divino Nino will be on Satur-day, November 30th at the 6:00 pm mass. After mass we are going to have a celebration at the school gym.
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CHRISTMAS PLANTS This Christmas as in the past we are giving you the opportunity to have a beautiful poinsettia plant placed around the altar in memory of a deceased fam-ily member or friend. If you would like to donate a memorial plant, please come to the parish office. The
donation for medium plants are $10 and the large plants are $15.
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ALTAR SERVERS
General Meeting of Altar Servers
Saturday, November 30th, at 2pm in the Chapel.
We invite all altar servers and all children from 8 years old and up who want to participate.
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FRIENDSHIP SUPPER
The annual Friendship Supper will be on Saturday, December 1st after the 6:00p.m. Mass. Please stop by the office to check the menu and see which foods you would like to bring. There will be entertainment and the sharing of food. All are invited!
