S J G P 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. Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette Ms. Carmen Roncal, Pastoral Associate Dcn. René O. Alvarado Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator Dcn. José Valdez Mr. Jack Lafferty, Pastoral Associate Fundraising/CMA Mrs. Maggie Martin, DRE Mr. Guillermo Felix, Music Ministry

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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 (1st Sunday Family Mass)

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 set up appointment with a Pastoral Staff at least 1 month before the baptism.. Please call 631-234-6535 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

631-234-6324 www.olprov.org

Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift

STAFF DUTY HOURS

Rev. Christopher Nowak: Mon & Thu. 5:00-7:00pm Rev. Freddy Lozano: Wed. 7:00-9:00pm & Fri. 5:00-7:00pm Dcn. Rene Alvarado: Mon & Tue. 7:30-9:00pm Dcn. José Valdez: Fri. 7:00-9:00pm & Sunday by Appointment/Cita Mr. Jack Lafferty: Wed. 4:00-6:00pm & Fri. 4:00-6:00pm Sra. Carmen Roncal: Tue & Thu. 5:30-7:30pm

Misas En Español Vigilia Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla (1er Sábado Misa para Jóvenes)

Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla 12:30 PM Capilla (1er Domigo Misa de Familia) Martes: 7:00 PM Capilla

Adoration & Benediction 1st Friday of the Month:

English 9:30 AM to Noon Church Español 7:00 PM to 8:00PM Church

Sacramentos

Bautizos en Español:

2do y 4to Domingo de cada mes, 2:00 PM . Los padres de los niños deben solicitar una cita con un miembro pastoral por lo menos 30 días de anticipación. Llame 631-234-6535

Confesiones: Los sábados a las 4:00 PM o con cita. Llame al Centro Pastoral.

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) Las clases para los adultos son los domingos a las 11:00 AM. Para más información llame 234-6535

Matrimonio: Inscribirse 6 meses antes de la fecha de la boda. Llame: 631-234- 6535 para hablar con un miembro del Clérigo que habla Español.

Nuestra Señora de la Providencia Escuela Católica Pre-K (4 años) hasta 8vo grado

631-234-6324 www.olprov.org

Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday – Bl. Theresa of Calcutta, Relgious 1 Cor 5:1-8 Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday – Weekday 1 Cor 6:1-11 Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday – Weekday 1Cor 7:25-31 Lk 6:20-26 Thursday – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30 Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 Friday – St. Peter Claver, Priest 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27 Lk 6:39-42 Saturday — BVM 1 Cor 10:14-22 Lk 6:43-49

Sunday – Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 32:7-11, 13-14 1 Tm 1:12-17 Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10

Mass Intentions for the Week of September 4 Monday – 9:00AM – Christine, Michael and Kevin Brennan & Lucy and Patrick Halloran Tuesday – 9:00AM – Benefactors of St. John of God Wednesday – 9:00AM – Protection of the Unborn Thursday – 9:00AM – In Honor of the Holy Spirit Friday – 9:00AM – Deceased Relatives & Friends of St. John of God Church Saturday – 9:00AM – All Liturgical Ministers at St. John of God _ 5:00PM _ Rosalie Rottman Sunday – 8:00AM – Society of Prayer and People of St. John of God – 9:30AM – All victims of 9-11-2001 Terrorist Attacks – 11:00AM – Michael E. LaVecchia

Weekends of August 27 & 28 Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

SUNDAY COLLECTION

$9,968.

THANK YOU!!!

$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 $9,968.

PRAY FOR OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Ana L. Belen Murat Lafortune Dorothy Burke

FOR YOUR PRAYERFUL GIVING! Your Sunday donations have been

reaching the $9,000.00 mark which is needed weekly to cover parish expenses. God’s Blessings Always!! Fr. Chris

POR SU DEVOTA OFRENDA Sus donaciones Dominicales han alcanzado la marca de $9,000.00 dólares

que se necesita para cubrir los gastos de la parroquia. Que Dios los Bendiga siempre! Padre Chris.

PLEASE CONSIDER PUTTING SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH IN YOUR WILL

Consider making a bequest to your Parish of St. John of God. Your gift will allow the parish to continue God’s work here in Central Islip for generations to come.

BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL: Week of September 4th

In Memory of WENCESLAO ARROYO Requested by: June & Children

SPECIAL COLLECTION DATES SEPTEMBER 4: SJOG RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SEPTEMBER 11: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

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

Mass Presiders’ Schedule: September, 2016 Calendar of Events: September, 2016 Visit us at www.facebook.com/stjohnofgodci

PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OUR MILITARY: Tara Forester Trevor Machin Chris Benitez Michael J. Byrne Thomas Jackson Oscar Robert Vera Evan Barnes Ma hew V. Balestrieri Devon Berrios Logan Seymour

Richard Dekanchuk

THANK YOU IN DEFENDING THE FREEDOM OF OUR NATION

If your loved ones or if you know of someone who is called to serve in the military, please submit their names at the Parish Center 631-234-6535.

The families thank you for your prayers. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

St. John of God Pray for ... Frank Antonawich Ines Betancourt Sue Bond William M. Burke, Sr. Debra Canini Angelo Cristiano SR. Anne Marie Dean Anita L. Denton Eileen Derenye Donna Dixon Mark Dixon James Falk Kathleen Falk Michael Falk Patricia Falk Josephine García Zidnia García Chris Gómez Elizabeth Gould Barbara Henes María R. Hernández Melvin Hernández Pedro O. Hernández Helmo Jaime Troy Liddell Daniel Lumley Thomas MacMillan

Sharon Mass Rosemary Mead Jack Moloney Balesi Morales Ines Moreno Jairo Moreno Cheryl Morse Pearl Murphy Jorge Pereira Johnny Pérez Nathan Poon Isa Reyes Doris Reynolds Samuel Sambolin Myra Sanchez Iris Santiago Mary Shea Herminia Silva John Smith Carmen Soto Natalie Stergakos Ed Stevens Ann Suozzo Daniella Vargas Roderick William Brittany Williams

Saint John of God Parish Special Needs Mass

With a special blessing of the Sick! Names will be placed for a MONTH. To add, keep or remove, please call Parish Office 631-234-6535.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER

ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS

Somos Un Rebaño Eucaristía Para Personas con

Necesidades Especiales Con Bendición Especial/Unción de los Enfermos

4 de Septiembre 4:00PM Capilla

Accesible a silla de Ruedas

September 4th

4:00PM In the Chapel Wheelchair Accessible

All are invited

RENOVACION ESPIRITUAL Ministros de la Eucaristia, Lectores: Adul-

tos y Niños, Ujieres, Monaguillos, Min-istros de Música: Coros de Niños

“LA SANTA MISA” S. MARENID FABRE

PRESENTADOR

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 2:00—4:00PM

CAPILLA

Refreshments in Cafeteria

Monday, September 5th

In observance of Labor Day , a National Holiday, the Parish

Offices will be CLOSED.

We take this day to honor all the workers in this country.

Our Lady of Providence Regional School Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

82 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722 Phone: (631) 234-6324 Fax: (631) 234-6360 www.olprov.org Like us on Facebook

Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ENROLL YOUR CHILD IN OLPROV GRADES: PRE-K—8th WITH BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CUT & FILL OUT FORM BELOW

AGOODSTARTENDSINSUCCESS!

*********** NUNCA ES TARDE PARA INSCRIBIR A SU NIÑO/A EN OLPROV

GRADOS: PRE-K—8vo CON PROGRAMA DE ANTES Y DESPUES DE LA ESCUELA SI USTED ESTA INTERESADO, POR FAVOR RECORTE Y COMPLETE EL FORMULARIO DE ABAJO

UNBUENCOMIENZOTERMINAENEXITO!

SCHOOL OPENS/EMPIEZA LA ESCUELA: September 7th

——————————————————(cut here and return form below) —————————————— PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Please fill out this form and bring to the Parish Center or directly to the school Complete este formulario y traígalo al Centro Parroquial o directamente a la escuela

PARENT NAME/NOMBRE DEL PADRE/ MADRE: ……………………………………………..… Phone #: …………………………….... CHILD/REN NAME:…………………………………….……... GRADES: ……………………. NOMBRE DEL/OS NIÑO/OS:……………………………………….. GRADO: ……………...

PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE Ana Sullivan, Coordinator

Telephone: 631-234-1884 Like St. John of God Parish Outreach on Facebook

Our Outreach Center is in need of following: * Diapers: Size 3, 4 and 5 Any donation can be dropped off in the Outreach on Monday through Thursday between 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

The Amityville Community Resource Center is hosting a Veteran’s Job & Information Fair! SEPTEMBER 27, 2016—10 AM - 4PM. 600 Albany Ave Amityville NY 11701 Information Fair from 10-4pm—Job Fair from 12-4pm. For more information on the Veteran’s Job and Infor-mation Fair, please contact: Greta Guarton at 631-464-4314 x113 or gguarton@addressthehomeless.org

Veterans can get Free Haircuts and Business Clothing from our Boutique!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: ON CALL MAINTENANCE WORKER – Talbot House, Chemical Dependence Services, Bohemia, LI. Flexible availability needed: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Talbot House is a voluntary chemical dependence crisis center that provides medically monitored inpatient withdrawal & stabilization services to adult men & women in crisis. We are seeking an On Call facilities maintenance worker with flexible weekday availability to work on an On Call/As Needed basis. In this role, you will perform housekeeping, janito-rial, general facilities maintenance duties, and oversee clients who volunteer for household chores. Basic requirements include: HS/GED, 1+ yrs. general maintenance experience; ability to lift & move up to 50 lbs.; valid NYS Driver’s License; flexible weekday availability. To apply, transmit resume & cover letter via email or fax. Please reference “On Call Maintenance” in the subject line of your email/fax. Fax: 516.733.7038. Email: jobs@catholiccharities.cc For a full listing of jobs and their descriptions, please go to: www.catholiccharities.cc and click on the “jobs” tab.

Catholic Charities – An Equal Opportunity

Saint John of God Religious Education Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director

Telephone: 631-234-4040 ~ Email: sjogre@verizon.net

If your child is entering Grade 1 in school, please come in to register for weekly classes. Classes begin next week.

The Office of Religious Education is open for all NEW registrations as space is available. Registration for Level 7, Level 8 and Teen Team is CLOSED.

OFFICE HOURS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4: • Monday, September 5 CLOSED • Tuesday, September 6 11:00am – 3:00pm • Wednesday, September 7 3:00pm – 7:00pm • Thursday, September 8 11:00am – 3:00pm • Friday, September 9 CLOSED • Saturday, September 10 CLOSED • Sunday, September 11 CLOSED

Formation in our Catholic Faith is not just about receiving the sacraments, but is an ongoing process. To nurture that faith, children should be attending weekly classes from 1st Grade through Confirmation in 9th Grade.

Exciting things are happening in Religious Education!

RCIA: Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults Are you: Interested in becoming a Catholic?

A Catholic who wishes to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

Then RCIA is for YOU! Call Maggie Martin at 631-234-6535 ext. 114 for an appointment

RITO DE INICIACION PARA ADULTOS—RICA

Está interesado en ser Católico y recibir uno o todos los sacramentos de Iniciación: BAUTIZO, PRIMERA COMUNION Y CONFIRMACION, lo invitamos a inscribirse o recibir información el 4 de Septiembre después de la Misa Dominical de 9:30AM, en la Cafetería. Para más información llamar a Jeróni-mo Zambrano 631-235-5982

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Part Time Parking Lot Attendant at St. John of God Church Weekly hours: Monday & Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30pm Wednesdays 4:30- 6:30pm & Sundays 9:00am – 12:30pm

Call Maggie Martin at 631-234-6535 ext. 114 to apply.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHO0OLS OF LONG ISLAND OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

A Catholic High School Education offers young people a challenging, value-centered liberal arts educa-tions. It also affords each student an opportunity to test abilities, add skills, build confidence and de-velop an understanding of faith, while preparing for college and for life.

SEPTEMBER 2016 SATURDAY 17: 11:00AM—1:30PM OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY SUNDAY 18: 1:00PM— 3:30PM ST. DOMINIC COLLEGE PREP. H.S.

SUNDAY 25: 12:00PM— 2:30PM HOLY TRINITY DIOCESAN H.S.

CHOIR REHEARSAL DATES SPA 9:30AM ADULT CHOIR: Sept. 7,14,21,28—8:00pm—Capilla ENG ADULT CHOIR: Sept. 7,14,21,28—8:00pm—Church. SPA 7:00PM (SAB): (2da, 3ta& 4ta Jueves de cada semana) Septiembre 8,15,22,19—6PM—Chapel

CHILDREN LECTORS REHEARSALS: Wed./Miér . Sept. 7,14, 21, 28 & Fri/Vier 30 at 6-7:30pm ~ Chapel

La Oficina Diocesana del Ministerio Hispano The Diocesan Hispanic Office

Invita a todos Invites all

ENCUENTRO DIOCESANO 2016

SEMINARIO DE LA INMACULADA CONCEPCION HUNTINGTON

LUNES/Monday, 5 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 2016 (DIA DEL TRABAJO/Labor Day)

9:00AM—4:00PM

Celebración Eucarística/Liturgical Celebration: 10:00am Seguida por el Picnic en el campo del Seminario

Followed by a Picnic in the Seminary lawn

Información/Information: DRVC Ministerio Hispano 516-678-5800 ext. 560

IN CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR OF MERCY

PLEASE CONSIDER PARTICIPATING WITH ALL FAITHFUL FROM OUR DIOCESE FOR A DAY-LONG EXPERIENCE FILLED WITH OP-PORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER, REFLECTION, RECONCILIATION AND FELLOWSHIP

PILGRIMAGE TO THE NATIONAL SHRINE

OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

WASHINGTON, D.C. ~ SEPTEMBER 24th

Information: Anne Walsh, Office of the Bishop 516-678-5800 Ext. 243

SJOG PART TIME JOB OPENING

OUTREACH FRONT DESK

Qualifications: Bilingual sk ills in Communications: verbal, computer

knowledge, writing, answering telephone.

Please call Ana Sullivan at 631-234-1884 Ext. 118

MCAA REGRESO A LA ESCUELA

VENTA DE BIZCOCHOS A beneficio de la Iglesia de San Juan de Dios

DESPUES DE TODAS LAS MISAS

SEPTIEMBRE 10th &11th

Agradecemos sus donaciones de bizcochos!

Información: Ann Marie Brown 631-348-1867

MCAA BACK TO SCHOOL

BAKE SALE Proceeds to benefit St. John of God Church

AFTER ALL MASSES

SEPTEMBER 10th & 11th

Donations of baked goods appreciated!

Information: Ann Marie Brown 631-348-1867

RESPECT LIFE CORNER ESQUINA RESPETO A LA VIDA

SCHEDULE FOR WITNESS MINISTRIES TALKS SEPTEMBER 3: MUSIC MINISTRY/MISTERIO DE MUSICA SEPTEMBER 10: OUTREACH/ALCANCE COMUNITARIO SEPTEMBER 17: CATECHISTS/CATEQUISTAS—REL. EDUC. SEPTEMBER 24: MINISTRY FOR THE HOMEBOUND/MINISTERIO PARA LOS ENFERMOS OCTOBER 1: SPECIAL NEEDS MASS/MISA PARA PERSONAS CON NECESIDADES ESPECIALES OCTOBER 8: ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY/SOCIEDAD SAN VINCENTE DE PAUL OCTOBER 15: HOLY NAME SOCIETY/SOCIEDAD SANTO NOMBRE OCTOBER 22: CHRISTIAN MOTHERS/MADRES CRISTIANAS OCTOBER 29: FAMILY MASS: CHILDREN CHOIR/MISA FAMILIAR: CORO DE NIÑOS NOVEMBER 6: FAMILY MASS: CHILDREN LECTORS/MISA FAMILIAR NINOS LECTORES NOVEMBER 13: AA

NOTE: Every Ministry/Group must have Witness Speaker at weekend Mass. If there is any conflict with dates or witness talks, we will assign a new date. Please talk to the Pastor, Fr. Chris.

I’M ABOUT 3 INCHES LONG AND I WEIGH ONE OUNCE.

THAT’S NOT MUCH, BUT I’M FULLY FORMED AND CAN EVEN SUCK MY THUMB! PLEASE PRAY FOR ME.

THREE MONTHS

TRES MESES MIDO 3 PULGADAS DE LARGO Y QUEPO DENTRO DE LAS MANOS DE USTEDES.

PESO 1 ONZA. NO ES MUCHO PERO YA ESTOY COMPLETAMENTE FORMADO Y ¡HASTA ME PUEDO CHUPAR EL DEDO!

SIGAN REZANDO

ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 RESORTS CASINO

COST: $35/PERSON, $20 BACK

Snacks, Games, Videos on Bus

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE PARISH CENTER

BUS LEAVES: 8:30AM FROM WEST SIDE OF C.I. FIRE HOUSE, CLAYTON ST & CARLETON AVE. RETURNS: 9:00PM

More Information call JACK LAFFERTY

631-234-6535 EXT. 135

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VIAJE EN BUS A ATLANTIC CITY

SABADO 17 DE SEPTIEMBRE, 2016

CASINO RESORTS

PRECIO: $35/PERSONA, LE REGRESAN $20 Snacks, Juegos, Videos en el Omnibus

BOLETOS DISPONIBLES EN EL CENTRO PARROQUIAL

OMNIBUS SALE: 8:30AM DEL LADO OESTE DE LA CASA DE BOMBEROS DE CENTRAL ISLIP, CLAYTON ST & CARLETON AVE. OMNIBUS REGRESA: 9:00PM

Más información llamar a Jack Lafferty 631-234-6535 EXT. 135

PROCESSION CELEBRATING OUR BLESSED VIRGIN MARY’S BIRTHDAY

PROCESION CELEBRANDO EL CUMPLEAÑOS DE LA VIRGEN MARIA

Fromdesde ST. LUKE to/a ST. ANNE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 at 10:00AM

Information: St. Luke Church 631-273-1110 St. Anne Church 631-273-8113

YEAR OF MERCY PRAYER

Lord Jesus Christ,

you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father

and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Let the Church be your visible face in the world.

Send your spirit so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord,

and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, bring good news to the poor,

proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind.

We ask this through the intercession of Mary,

Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father

and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.

Amen.

Adapted from the prayer penned by Pope Francis.

ORACION DEL AÑO DE JUBILEO DE LA MISERICORDIA

Señor Jesucristo,

tú nos has enseñado a ser misericordiosos como el Padre del cielo,

y nos has dicho que quien te ve, lo ve también a Él.

Haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro visible de Ti. Manda tu Espíritu para que el Jubileo de la

Misericordia sea un año de gracia del Señor

y tu Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo, llevar la Buena Nueva a los pobres,

proclamar la libertad a los prisioneros y oprimidos

y restituir la vista a los ciegos. Te lo pedimos por la intercesión de María,

Madre de la Misericordia, a ti que vives y reinas con el Padre

y el Espíritu Santo por los siglos de los siglos.

Amén.

Adaptada de la oración escrita por el Papa Francisco.

“HANDS ON TO CLEAN THE WORLD” “MANOS PARA LIMPIAR EL MUNDO”

POPE FRANCIS’ “LAUDATO SI: “THE EARTH NEEDS TO BE CLEAN, HEALTHY AND BEAUTIFUL” “WE ARE NOT GOD. THE EARTH WAS HERE BEFORE US AND IT HAS

BEEN GIVEN TO US” PAPA FRANCISCO EN SU “LAUDATO SI: “LA TIERRA NE-CESITA ESTAR LIMPIA, SALUDABLE Y BELLA” “NO SO-MOS DIOS. LA TIERRA ESTABA ANTES DE NOSOTROS Y SE NOS HA SIDO DADA A NOSOTROS”

Our enthusiastic SJOG Team started to clean the streets around our Church on July 23, and August 27. The next dates to clean up are September 17 & October 8.

Are you interested to participate?/¿Le gustaría participar?

Please contact:/Por favor llame: Verónica Reyes: 631-480-6200

ECOLOGY PROJECT—PROYECTO ECOLOGIA COME AND JOIN US FOR

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY FUNDRAISERS

SHOW AT BAYWAY ART CENTER &

DINNER AT SHANDON COURT EAST ISLIP

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

2:30PM

COST FOR BOTH: $55.00 or PLAY ONLY: $25.OO

RAFFLES AT THE DOOR

TICKETS, PLEASE CALL: MARY: 631-439-0306 or JEAN: 631-630-6496

AND

8th ANNUAL 5K WALK FOR THE POOR

BETHPAGE COMMUNITY PARK

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 ~ 9:00AM

REGISTER AT WWW.FORWALK.ORG

INFORMATION: JEAN 631-630-6496

FROM OUR DIOCESE & NEIGHBORS

SEPTEMBER 7: 7-8pm Offering: $15.00 “GUIDED MEDITATION FOR INNER HEALING”

St. Joseph Renewal Center

AND

SEPTEMBER 7: 7-9pm Offering $15.00 “DEEPING YOUR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE THROUGH

THE USE OF FOCUSING” St. Joseph Renewal Center

Information: 631-647-8683 SEPTEMBER 7– OCTOBER 26: 7:00-9:00pm

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

ST. MARY’S PARISH, EAST ISLIP ~ 8 Weeks

Information: 631-581-4266 x-100 SEPTEMBER 9: 6:30—10:00pm

“10TH ANNUAL CHINESE AUCTION” Sisters of St. Dominic

Information: Dominican Village 631-842-6618 SEPTEMBER 10: 8:00—9:30am Offering $20.

“MEN 2 MEN GATHERING” St. Joseph Renewal Center

Information: 631-647-8683 SEPTEMBER 10: 9:45am

“MAGNIFICAT BREAKFAST” The Hofstra University, Uniondale

Information: Judy Murphy 917-453-5750 or Angela Rizzo 516-763-1739

SEPTEMBER 10: 1:00pm-4:00pm Offering: $25. “SEND ME AN ANGEL”

Paul Alexander, LCSW—Presenter The Maude Adams House at the Ronkonkoma Cenacle

Information”: 631-588-8366 SEPTEMBER 15, 22, 29 & OCTOBER 6: 7:00-9:30pm

“BAPTISM PREPARATION FACILITATOR” St. Peter the Apostle

70 Rockaway St., Islip Terrace, NY 11752

Register Online: www.drvc-faith.org SEPTEMBER 16-18: Engaged Encounter

“ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKEND: Preparing for Marriage”

Montfort Spirituality Center, Bay Shore, NY

Information: 631-563-1032

SEPTEMBER 17: 8:30am-5:00pm

CATECHETICAL CONGRESS 2016 “Safeguarding Human Dignity”

St. John the Baptist High School, West Islip

Information: www.drvc-faith.org

SEPTEMBER 20, 27, OCT. 4, 11: 10:00am-12noon “MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION PART I TRAINING”

S. Mary Alice Piil, CSJ St Joseph the Worker Parish, East Patchogue

Information: Office of Faith Formation 516-678-5800

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST HS, West Islip

“PREP COURSE” for CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM”

SEPTEMBER 24 ~ 8:00-10:30am

Information: 631-587-8000 Ext. 117

“DYNAMIC CHSEE PREP COURSE” CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM

Information: 631-663-3303

SEPTEMBER 25: 1:30pm—4:30pm

CENACLE “CELEBRATING 90 YEARS IN RONKONKOMA &

5 YEARS IN A NEW BUILDING”

Information: 631-588-8366

OCTOBER 1: 9:30AM—4:00PM Reg. Fee: $25. “RCIA ENRICHMENT DAY”

Joseph Long, RCL Benziger Representative SEMINARY OF THE Immaculate Conception

Huntingotn

Information: DRVC Faith Formation: 516-678-5800

OCTOBER 29-30: Registration $225. Registration Fee: $50 by 9.1.16 Balance by 10.1.16 “L.I. WOMEN’S ANNUAL RETREAT MINISTRY”

Angela Rizzo, Gust Speaker Montfort Spiritual Center

Bay Shore, NY

Information: Yvonne Bracone 631-732-3574

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUFFOLK COUNTY CONFERENCE along with DISTRICT 7 COUNCILS is sponsoring a PRAYER & MEMORIAL SERVICE, 2:30PM on SEPTEMBER 11 AT THE MEMORIAL STONES on

the front lawn of the Alfano School, Wheeler Road, Central Islip. All parishioners are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served at the

K of C Council following the service.

The Diocese of Rockville Centre Golden Wedding Liturgy

Honoring Couples Married Fifty Years or More Sunday, October 23 — Church of St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa

Sunday, November 6 — Church of Christ the King in Commack

Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 pm / Couples may register for ONE liturgy.

Pick up form at Parish Center and fill out, have it signed by your pastor or someone designated by him and return to the Office of Worship.

Approximately one week before the liturgy, you will be mailed a letter confirming your registration and directions.

There will be reserved seating for the registered couples only. Family and friends will be seated on a first come-first served basis.

After the liturgy, there will be an opportunity to have a photo taken with the celebrating bishop if you wish.

You will be mailed a complimentary photo and certificate approximately four to six weeks after the liturgy. Please mail completed form to : Office of Worship -Diocese of Rockville Centre PO Box 9023 Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Registration for the October 23rd liturgy must be received by October 7th Registration for the November 6th liturgy must be received by October 21st

For questions, please call Suzanne at 516-678-5800, ex. 207.

CULMINACION DEL AÑO DE LA MISERICORDIA MERCY YEAR ENDING

PEREGRINACION & RETIRO ESPIRITUAL EN EL SANTUARIO DEL PADRE PIO

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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

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.

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 Benedicto y se puede utilizar como oración individual o grupal.

4 PASOS: LEER, MEDITAR, ORAR, CONTEMPLAR

COMENZAR CON UNA ORACIÓN AL ESPÍRITU SANTO: Ven, Espíritu Santo, ilumina mi mente, abre mi corazón para que yo pueda encontrar 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 pasando 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. 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.

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