Saint John the Evangelist-Saint Rocco Roman Catholic Parish
Rev. Kenneth J. Grande, Pastor Rev. Belen Gonzalez y Perez
Parish Office
250 21st Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Phone: 718-768-3751 Fax: 718-768-4689
Website: www.stjohnstrocco-brooklyn.org
Office Hours
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm-6:00pm
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.
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
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.
Please pray for the homebound, the elderly, those who are alone, and the sick: Liza & Lisette Ferreiro, Amanda Lara, Ramon Gonzalez, Victoria Dubitsky, Joe Rutyna, Ana & Estela Po-lanco, Dolly DiBrienza, Jeanette DePinto, Geno-beva Nieves, Esther Hernandez, Brigida Rios, Alexis Cadreau Nidia Lopez & Austin DePalma, Reina Tapia, Lucille Toto, John Toto, Ever Mar-quez, Firouzeh Etebar, Angle & Dulcinia Ayala
The Altar Candles will be lit this week in prayer for the Carpenito, Caruso, Lafata, Scarpati & Yazzo Families, requested by Joyce Lafata. The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in prayer for Carpenito, Caruso, Lafata, Scarpati & Yazzo Families, requested by Joyce Lafata. The Sanctuary Lamp will remain lit this week in prayer for the Carpenito, Caruso, Lafata, Scar-pati & Yazzo Families, requested by Joyce La-fata.
The Mass Book for 2019 is now open. Please
come to or call the parish office during sched-
uled hours to reserve your intention for one of
our parish Masses.
Pray the Rosary For An Increase In Vocations
Mass Intentions Saturday December 22 5:30pm Teresa Zapata Requested by Anita Villanueva & Family Sunday December 23 8:45am Joseph Lafata Requested by Joyce Lafata Filomena & Pasquale Carpenito Requested by Joyce Lafata Julia Monaco Requested by Tony Monaco Joseph Russo Requested by Tony Monaco 10:00am Aurora Aviles De parte de Rosa & Barba 11:45am Members of the Parish Monday December 24 7:00pm Christmas Eve Mass Tuesday December 25 10:00am Christmas Mass Wednesday December 26 8:30am The Well Being of Jose Plaza Thursday December 27 8:30am Juan Carlos Carril Friday December 28 8:30am All Enrolled In Parish Memorial Mass
7:30pm Miembros de la Parroquia Saturday December 29 5:30pm Thomas Vinci Requested by Rose & Ann Vinci
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 ar-rangements being made). Please call the parish office to arrange an appointment. Please log on to www.precana.org for complete information about mar-riage preparation in the Diocese. Bodas: Favor fijar la fecha de la ceremonia en la Igle-sia 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.
There will be no 8:30am Mass on Monday,
December 24, and Tuesday, December 25.
Religious Education Classes Registration Registration for our parish 2018-2019 Religious Education 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 Certifi-cate.
Registración para las clases de Educación Religiosa La inscripción para nuestras clases de Educación Religiosa, 2018-2019, para la Forma-ción de Fe, es teniendo lugar ahora en la oficina de nuestra parroquia. El costo de ins-cripción para un niño es de $ 40.00, y $30.00 por cada niño adicional de la misma fami-lia. Por favor traiga una copia del Certificado de Bautismo del niño y una copia del acta de nacimiento.
4th Sunday of Advent
Here we are, mere days from Christmas, and we hear a Gospel anticipating the birth of another child.
Mary has received word that her cousin Elizabeth is with child. Pregnant as she is, Mary "set out and
traveled to the hill country in haste." She has recently received the greatest news of her life - that she is
to be mother to the Messiah by the power of the Holy Spirit - but her concern is for her cousin in need.
Through God's grace, Elizabeth turns it into an opportunity to honor the coming Christ. "Blessed are you
among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." Yet Mary's example of selflessness should in-
spire us. As Christmas draws near, there is plenty of goodness to anticipate for many of us. We'll reunite
with family and friends, uphold time-honored traditions, swap stories old and new, exchange gifts, and
welcome Jesus at the Christmas liturgy. These are wonderful things! Of course, they probably all come
with their own to-do list. Shop for last-minute gifts, pick up recipe ingredients, ready the guest room, or
pack your own bags. Mary probably had things to do as well. She had a lot to consider, for one thing.
How do you plan to tell your parents you're pregnant, but no man was involved? When Joseph finds out,
who will care for the practical needs of you and your child? Into what may have been a chaos of ques-
tions, Mary receives news that someone is in need. She goes immediately. In these final days before
Christmas, stay watchful and awake! You never know when God might invite you to welcome, hospital-
ity, and compassion. It might be tempting to reject the opportunity for your own needs. Follow the exam-
ple of Mary! If God is providing you an opportunity to love, He will provide the means to accomplish all
your other tasks. This Christmas season, may you too hear, "Blessed are you who believed that what was
spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled."
4o Domingo de Adviento
"Cuando María tiene noticia de la maternidad de su prima Isabel, ya anciana y estéril, se pone en camino.
No por falta de fe en la profecía ni por dudar del anuncio, ni por dudar de los signos que le fueron dados,
sino llena de alegría para cumplir un servicio entrañable. En la prontitud de la alegría, María se dirige ha-
cia las montañas. Llena de Dios ¿podía no ir de prisa hacia las alturas? Los cálculos lentos no correspon-
den a la gracia del Espíritu Santo" (San Ambrosio). Este breve resumen que San Ambrosio nos da en su
reflexión sobre la Visitación nos prepara para saber acoger las sorpresas de Dios, referente al servicio
generoso que se debe tener hacia el que lo necesita. Salga al encuentro del otro, como nos lo dice el Papa
Francisco, "Salida de la Iglesia-que habla de los pobres hacia una Iglesia-que va a los pobres, conversa
con ellos, los abraza y los defiende". Dios sale hacia las montañas de Judá y con alegría las dos mujeres
se abrazan. El saludo de Isabel lleno del Espíritu Santo resuena en sus entrañas y al momento el niño saltó
de alegría. "¡Dichosa tú por haber creído que se cumplirían las promesas del Señor!" (Lucas 1:45). María
e Isabel son testigos del amor de Dios en el mundo. "Bendito el fruto de tu vientre" (Lucas 1:42). El
Himno Litúrgico del Tiempo de Adviento es una oración hermosa que nos ayuda durante la semana a es-
perar al Mesías. "Ya la tierra reclama su fruto y de bodas se anuncia alegría, el Señor que en los cielos
moraba se hizo carne en la Virgen Maria." ¿Está tu corazón listo para recibir al Señor?
Sharing the Gospel
Long ago, when Mary and Joseph lived, if a woman had a baby before being married,
she might be punished. When Joseph found out that Mary was with child, he did not
want Mary to be harmed. He was just going to call the wedding off quietly. An angel
told Joseph to marry Mary and he did. The baby was named, Jesus. Remember that
God is with you, every day. Tell him what makes you happy or sad. Mary and Joseph
put all their trust in God. Once they found out what God wanted, they did it. God
wanted Mary to have a special baby, and she said "yes" to God. God wanted Joseph
to be a good husband and father, and Joseph said "yes" to God. When that special
baby from God was finally born, Joseph named him Jesus. One day God would ask
Jesus to save the world from sin on the cross, and Jesus would say "yes" to God.
Prayer
Jesus, help me to trust You and say "yes" to You. Amen.
Something to Draw
Draw a picture of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.
Mission for the Week
Saying "yes" to Jesus takes practice.
When your parents ask you to help them, say "yes" to them.
A Celebration Of Christmas Christmas Eve - Monday - December 24, 2018
Bi-Lingual Mass (English/Spanish) at 7:00pm Mass will begin with the Posadas (English/Spanish),
a liturgical enactment of welcoming Mary and Joseph into the Church
Christmas Day - Tuesday December 25, 2018
10:00am Mass (English/Spanish)
Una Celebración De La Navidad
Nochebuena - El Lunes - Diciembre 24 del 2018
Las Posadas y Misa Bilingüe (Inglés/Español) a las 7:00pm
El Dia De Navidad - El Martes - Diciembre 25 del 2018 10:00am Misa (Inglés/Español)
Solemnity Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother Of God Solemnidad De Santa María, Madre De Dios
Monday - December 31, 2018 5:30pm - Mass (English)
El Lunes - Diciembre 31 del 2018 5:30pm Misa (Inglés)
Tuesday - January 1, 2019 11:00am Mass (Spanish)
Celebrant: Bishop Octavio Cisneros El Martes - Enero 1 del 2019
11:00am Misa (Español) Celebrante: Obispo Octavio Cisneros
