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. Fidel Cruz, Associate Pastor Ms. Carmen Roncal, Pastoral Associate Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette Mr. Guillermo Felix, Music Director Dcn. José Valdez Mr. Jack Lafferty, Pastoral Associate Fundraising/CMA Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal OLPROV Reg. School Mrs. Maggie Martin, Dir. Religious Education

Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate/Admin. Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator

DECEMBER 25, 2016 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

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: 631-234-6535. Baptism: 1st Sunday at 2:00 PM. Parents or Legal Guardian must set up appointment with a Staff Member at least 1 month before the baptism. Please call 631-234-6535. All requirements must be filed two (2) weeks before Baptismal Class. 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

STAFF DUTY HOURS Rev. Christopher Nowak: Mon & Thu. 5:00-7:00pm Rev. Fidel Cruz: Tue 6:00-9:00pm & Fri. 5:00-7:00pm Dcn. José Valdez: Fri. 7:00-9:00pm & Sunday by Appointment/Cita Mr. Jack Lafferty: Wed. 4:00-6:00pm & Fri. 4:00-7:00pm 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

4to Domingo de cada mes, 2:00 PM .

Padres o Guardián Legal son los únicos que deben solicitar el Bautizo para sus niños y hacer una cita con un Miembro Pastoral con anticipación, por lo menos 30 días. Llame 631-234-6535. Todos los requisitos deben estar en archivo dos (2) semanas antes de la clase Pre-Bautismal.

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

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday – St. Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59 Mt 10:17-22 Tuesday – St. John, Apostle & Evangelist 1 Jn 1:1-4 Jn 20:1a,2-8 Wednesday – The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 1 Jn 1:5—2:2 Mt 2:13-18 Thursday – St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr 1 Jn 2:3-11 Lk 2:22-35 Friday – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Saturday – St. Sylvester I, Pope 1 Jn 2:18-21 Jn 1:1-18 Sunday – Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Nm 6:22-27 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:16-21

Mass Intentions for the Week of December 25 Monday – 9:00AM – Michael & Susan Brennan Tuesday – 9:00AM – Jim McEvoy Wednesday – 9:00AM – For the Protection of the Unborn Thursday – 9:00AM – Mary & Joseph McDonough Friday – 9:00AM – Rosa Maria Lopez and Cristobal Lopez Saturday – 9:00AM – Gisele Louis _ 5:00PM _ Charles Doyle Sunday – 8:00AM – Society of Prayer & The People of St John of God – 9:30AM – Elizabeth Brennan – 11:00AM – Benefactors of St John of God

Weekends of December 17 & 18 Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

SUNDAY COLLECTION

$10,055.

ATTENDANCE

1,224

THANKS!!

PRAY FOR OUR FAITHFUL DEPARTED

ROSEMARY MINERVA (Jean Milone’s sister)

PLEASE CONSIDER PUTTING SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH IN YOUR WILL

Consider making a bequest to your Par-ish 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 S WEEK OF DECEMBER 25, 2016

In Memory of KEVIN BRENNAN & JOSEPH SHEA

Requested by: Cathy & Mary

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY For This year our break even amount is $10,000. Please consider increasing what you offer in the collection by several dollars or even $5 per household. That would be a blessing! Fr. Chris ============================================================================================================

GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD Para este año nuestro Presupuesto Parroquial es $10,000. Por favor considere aumentar algunos dólares más o talvez $5. por familia. Eso sería una bendición! Padre Chris

$15,000 $14,000

$13,000 $12,000 $11,000 $10,000 $9,000 $8,000 $7,000 $6,000

0

Budget Actual

$10,000 $10,055

Flower Offering Envelopes We are thankful for your donations in the name of your loved ones. Place in the Flower Offering Envelopes that you will find around the Church and Chapel. It will help us beautify the

liturgical environment and the sanctuary for Christmas.

Sobres de Ofrendas Para las Flores

Agradecemos sus donaciones en nombre de su ser querido colocadas en los sobres para las Ofrendas de Flores, los cuales usted encontrara alrededor de la Iglesia y la Capilla. Ello nos ayudará a embellecer el ambiente litúrgico y el santuario con flores y adornos de Navidad.

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

Mass Presiders’ Schedule: January, 2017 Calendar of Events: January, 2017 Visit us at www.facebook.com/stjohnofgodci

S P E C I A L C O L L E C T I O N D A T E

J A N U A R Y 1 5 : M A I N T E N A NC E & R E P A I R S

St. John of God Pray for ... Frank Antonawich Ines Betancourt Sue Bond William M. Burke, Sr. Debra Canini Angelo Cristiano 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 Jocelyn Guzman Barbara Henes María R. Hernández Melvin Hernández Pedro O. Hernández Helmo Jaime Bill Keoning Troy Liddell Thomas MacMillan Sharon Mass Rosemary Mead

Jack Moloney Balesi Morales Ines Moreno Jairo Moreno Cheryl Morse Pearl Murphy Bob Olanick Benjamin Orellana José Orellana Nora Orellana Jorge Pereira Johnny Pérez Nathan Poon Isa Reyes Samuel Sambolin Myra Sánchez Iris Santiago Mary Shea Herminia Silva John Smith Carmen Soto Natalie Stergakos Ed Stevens Ann Suozzo Elba Gloria Torres Ortiz Daniella Vargas Cathy Watral Roderick William Brittany Williams

The above Names will be kept until December 2016. If you would like to add or keep them in January 2017,

please call Parish Office 631-234-6535.

Names will be placed for a MONTH.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER

ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS

From Father Chris and the entire Parish Staff, we would like to wish all a very Happy, Healthy and Bbessed New Year!!!

Office Holiday Hours for New Year’s Day

The Parish Office will be Closed on December 31st

CHOIRS REHEARSALS

SPA 9:30AM ADULT CHOIR: WEDNESDAYS: 7:00pm—CAPILLA ENG. ADULT CHOIR: WEDNESDAYS: 8:00pm—CHURCH SPA 7:00PM (SAB.) CHOIR: THURSDAYS: 6:30pm—CHURCH JOVENES CHOIR: MONDAYS: 7:30pm—CHURCH CHILDREN FOR LIFE CHOIR: FRIDAYS: 4:30-pm—CHAPEL

FAMILY MASS CHILDREN LECTORS REHEARSALS

WEDNESDAYS/MIERCOLES: 5:30pm—CHURCH

JR. LECTORS REHEARSAL: For children who want to serve at weekend masses in English. Open to children who are confirmed

or preparing to receive Confirmation. THURSDAYS: 7:00PM ~ CHAPEL

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 James Krauss Thomas Krauss

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 sub-mit their names at the Parish Center 631-234-6535.

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

BENEDICTION & ADORATION FIRST FRIDAY

JANUARY 6th, 2017

9:30AM TO 12NOON in Church—English

7:00PM to 8:00PM in Church—Español

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

PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE Ana Sullivan, Coordinator Telephone: 631-234-1884

Like St. John of God Parish Outreach on Facebook

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK It is hard to believe that we are already near January and our plans for Catholic Schools Week are in progress. We invite you to come and see our school. The principal, teachers, parents and students will be available to speak in Spanish and English about our school community! Come by to visit with us! Hablamos Español!

¿Cuánto está pagando por el cuidado de su niño(a)? Considere: PreK ó Kindergarten para su niño(a) con un programa por la mañana de cuidado desde las 7:15am y uno por la tarde hasta las 5:45 pm y todo esto con una Educacion Católica!! Pre K (4 años antes de 12/1/2016). Programa de Mañana y Tarde: $250/mes/niño (2016-2017)

¡Esto se puede proporcionar sin hacer tanto gasto!

INSCRIBA A SU NIÑO/A YA! UNBUENCOMIENZOTERMINAENEXITO!

------------------------ How much are you paying for Day Care?

Consider: Pre K or Kindergarten for your child with early drop off (as early as 7:15 am) and late pick up (as late as 5:45 pm) and they get a Catholic Education! Pre K (4 years old by 12/1/2017). Morning & After School Program: $250/month/child (2016-2017)

More affordable than daycare! ENROLL YOUR CHILD NOW! AGOODSTARTENDSINSUCCESS!

Pre-K - 4 years old by 12/1/2017

REGISTRATION for Our Lady of Providence School begins on Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Pre-K – 8 Grades Documents: Birth and Baptism Certificates, Proof of Immun-ization, Copy of Latest Report Card (Gr. 1-3), Copy of Lastest 3 Report Cards (Gr. 4-8). Fee: Non-refundable Registration fee of $150. For more information please visit our website: www.olprov.org

or call 631-234-6324

World’s Finest Candy Sale The World’s Finest Candy Sale is about to begin on January 5th and will end on February 6th. The highest sales in school will get $100, 2nd highest sales in school will get $50 and 3rd highest sales in school will receive a week of free lunch. This is a fundraiser to improve our school; please consider helping our students. Your help will be much appreciated. Each chocolate bar is only $1.

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. FOOD PANTRY HOURS

Tuesday/Wednesday: 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon Monday/Thursday: 6:00 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.

THRIFT SHOP HOURS

Monday to Thursday: 10:00 A.M – 2:00 P.M. Monday & Thursday: 6:00 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are seeking an On Call facilities maintenance worker with flexible weekday availability to work on an On Call/As Needed basis. 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

MEDICAID SERVICE COORDINATOR

FULL TIME We have an immediate opening for a Medicaid Service Coordinator (MSC) based in our Disabilities Services offices in Amityville, NY. The MSC coordinates support services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Nassau and Suffolk. Our ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Human Services or related discipline, at least 1 year experience working with developmentally disabled individuals (case management experience preferred), a valid NYS Driver’s License, and the ability to travel island-wide to visit clients.To apply, transmit resume & cover letter via email or fax. Please reference “Medicaid Service Coordinator” in the

subject line of your email/fax. Fax to: 516-733-7038 Email: jobs@catholiccharities.cc

For a full listing of jobs and descriptions, please go to www.catholiccharities.cc and click on “jobs” tab.

Catholic Charities – An Equal Opportunity Employer

Saint John of God Religious Education Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives

Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director Telephone: 631-234-4040 ~ Email:

sjogre@verizon.net

MANOS PARA LIMPIAR EL MUNDO

HANDS ON TO CLEAN THE WORLD

No tires basura en las calles y carreteras Do not throw garbage on the streets and highways

Concientiza a tu Familia Make your Family aware

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Meet us at SJOG Parking Lot ~ 2:00PM

COME TO HELP US CLEAN THE STREETS AROUND SJOG PARISH

COPIES OF CHILDREN’S BULLETINS and

COMMENTARY FOR LECTIO DIVINA ARE AT THE CHURCH & CHAPEL VESTIBULES

IN NEED OF A CAR: Fr. Fidel is looking for a USED car that runs well and is not that expensive. Please

contact the Parish Office if you or some-one you know is selling a car, please call: 631-234-6535.

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SE NECESITA UN CARRO: Padre Fidel está buscando un carro USADO que fun-cione bien y no cueste tan caro. Por favor

llame a la Oficina Parroquial: 631-234-6535, si usted conoce a alguien que este vendiendo uno.

ALTAR SERVERS PARTY

JANUARY 6th, 2017

6:00—9:00PM

CAFETERIA

DO NOT MISS!! NO FALTES!!

The Office of Religious Education is closed and there are NO CLASSES.

We will re-open on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 10:00am.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed, Healthy &

Happy New Year! Exciting things are happening in Religious

Education!

FAVORITE QUOTE!

THE FIRST TO APOLOGIZE IS THE BRAVEST,

THE FIRST TO FORGIVE IS THE STRONGEST,

THE FIRST TO FORGET IS THE HAPPIEST.

Maureen Butler

If you have a favorite quote, please

send to sjogbulletincma@aol.com or give a typed copy to the Parish Center.

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING REUNION CONSEJO PASTORAL

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5th, 2017

JUEVES 5 DE ENERO, 2017

7:30PM ~ SMALLCAFETERIA

A REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH MINISTRY/GROUP MUST ATTEND

UN REPRESENTANTE DE CADA MINISTERIO/GRUPO DEBE ASISTIR

NEW YEAR’S DAY, JANUARY 1, 2017 FEAST OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD

Vigil, December 31st

Church: 5:00PM (English) Chapel: 7:00PM (Español)

January 1st Church: 8:00AM, 9:30AM (English)

Chapel: 11:00AM (English) Chapel: 9:30AM, 12:30PM (Español)

AÑO NUEVO, 1 DE ENERO, 2017 FIESTA DE MARÍA, MADRE DE DIOS

Vigilia, 31 de Diciembre Iglesia: 5:00PM (Inglés)

Capilla: 7:00PM (Español)

1ro de Enero Iglesia: 8:00AM, 9:30AM (Inglés)

Capilla: 11:00AM (Inglés) Capilla: 9:30AM, 12:30PM (Español)

IGLESIA DE SAN JUAN DE DIOS CELEBRA

LA EPIFANIA DEL SEÑOR LOS TRES REYES MAGOS visitan a JESUS

“Toys for Tots”

DOMINGO 8 DE ENERO, 2017

2:00PM TO 3:30PM EN LA CAPILLA

Todos los niños entre los 1 a 12 años son

bienvenidos.

Le entregaremos a cada niño un boleto nu-merado. Cuando llamemos a ese numero, el niño traerá ese boleto y caminará a la Sala

Seton a recojer su regalo.

Los regalos son proporcionados por donaciones a

Saint John of God Outreach

SAINT JOHN OF GOD CELEBRATES

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD “THREE KINGS visit JESUS”

“Toys for Tots”

Sunday, January 8, 2017 2:00 to 3:30pm in Chapel.

All children between 1 to 12 years old are

welcomed.

We give each child a ticket with a number. We call that number and the child with that ticket

number walks to the Seton Room to pick up the gift.

Toys supplied by donations to Saint John of God Outreach

RESPECT LIFE CORNER ESQUINA RESPETO A LA VIDA

MISA EN HONOR VIRGEN DE LA ALTAGRACIA

(PROTECTORA DEL PUEBLO DOMINICANO)

SABADO 21 DE ENERO, 2017

7:00PM ~ CAPILLA Recepción después de la Misa en la Cafeteria

Información: Elva 631-666-6117 Hilda 718-427-0053

TE ESPERAMOS!!!

MINISTRY to CATHOLICS of AFRICAN ANCESTRY

INVITES YOU TO COME CELEBRATE

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

11:00am MASS ~ CHAPEL

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2017 Followed by a reception after Mass in cafeteria

Information: Ann Marie Brown: 631-553-4039

MINISTERIO DE CATOLICOS DE ASCENDENCIA

AFRICANA

INVITA A UD. A CELEBRAR

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

MISA 11:00 AM ~ CAPILLA Seguida de recepción en la Cafetería

Información: Ann Marie Brown 631-553-4039

SIXTH MONTH

Ya tengo seis meses de edad.

Ya puedo abrir mis ojos, anteayer todavia estaban sellados.

Quisiera saber como eres, porque ahora tambien ya

escucho sonidos! Que gusto me da

que sigas orando por mi.

SEIS MESES

I am 6 months old now. I just opened my eyes,

Before today, they were sealed.

I wonder what you look like

I can hear sounds, too! It’s great to have someone

praying for me.

Wishing You A Blessed Christmas: We’ve been celebrating the Advent Season, a time of Hope, Joy, and Expectation. We now are waiting on “the promise” to be fulfilled…. God’s promise that the little tiny infant lying in the manger will transform the world into a world of peace and joy. Our prayer for all of you this Christmas Season is that you experience that joy, peace, and hope in your hearts and in your families.

Father Chris and the Staff of St. John of God Parish

Deseándole una Navidad Bendecida: Hemos estado celebrando la temporada de Adviento, tiempo de esperanza, alegría y

expectativa. Estamos ahora a la espera de “la promesa” sea cumplida…. La promesa de Dios de que el diminuto niño acostado en el pesebre transformará el mundo

en un mundo de paz y alegría. Nuestra oración para todos ustedes en

esta temporada de Navidad es que experimenten la alegría, la paz y

la esperanza en sus corazones y en sus familias.

Padre Chris y el Personal de la Parroquia de San Juan de Dios

Christmas 2016

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ, She was found with child by the Holy Spirit! The profound beauty of this startling mystery touches our hearts and opens our spiritual eyes to the truth that changes our lives and transforms the destiny of all of us who believe and proclaim the name of Em-manuel, God with Us, Jesus, Son of God made man. What makes this possible is God’s plan to redeem us all. Two realities come together. One divine, the power of God’s love, the Holy Spirit, enters the human heart of a simple Jewish maiden who readily accepts God’s Spirit into her heart. She in turn offers herself totally to God’s by her FIAT: let it be done to me according to your Word! Small wonder that the angels sings as they behold Mary giving birth to Jesus, the divine Son now one with us, fully one with us, save sin, so that we might become sharers of His life through Mary, the passage way of divinity into humanity. Think of it. Contemplate it. The divine enters the world the same way all of us did: through the womb of a loving mother, Think of it. Contemplate it. In a simple stable, surrounded by shepherds with no material means but with the richness of being poor, utterly dependent on God’s loving care, teaching us what truly matters in life: human love transformed by divine love, the human love of family, the divine love of God, now joined not just this once but forever in an eternal covenant God makes with us through his only begotten Son. As we ponder and contemplate, we are invited to respond: respond with joyful prayer, respond with grate-ful hearts, respond with our love for the Child, the mother, the foster father with shepherds adoring and an-gels singing. But now that we, once again, have come spiritually to Bethlehem with them, we must not only give thanks to God, we also must show His love through our own hearts and lives in imitation of the generosity of the new born Child Who saves the world. My friends, this Christmas may the love of God Who comes to us by the birth of Mary’s Son inspire us to renew our love for all the world, for our families and our friends and, even more, for those who are poor and overlooked, those who are suffering or alone, those who are so often “left out”, those who need us to show them the face of God which is the face of Jesus Christ.

GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST AND ON EARTH PEACE TO PEOPLE OF GOOD WILL!

A JOYFUL AND BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU WHOM I CARRY IN MY HEART! Faithfully yours in Christ,

PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571-9023 * telephone 516-678-5800 * fax 516-678-3138 * www.drvc.org

Navidad , 2016

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Jesucristo,

¡Ella se encontró que estaba embarazada por obra del Espíritu Santo! La profunda belleza de este portentoso misterio toca nuestros corazones y abre nuestros ojos espirituales a la verdad que cambia nuestras vidas y transforma el destino de todos los que creemos y proclamamos el nombre de Emmanuel, Dios con Nosotros, Jesús, Hijo de Dios hecho hombre. Lo que hace esto posible es el plan de Dios para redimirnos a todos. Dos realidades se unen. Una divina, el poder del amor de Dios, el Espíritu Santo, entra en el corazón humano de una simple doncella Judía que acepta de manera natural al Espíritu de Dios en su corazón. Ella a su vez se ofrece totalmente a Dios por medio de su FIAT: !Que se haga en mi de acuerdo con tu Palabra! No es de extrañar que los ángeles canten mientras contemplan a María dando a luz a Jesús, el Hijo divino ahora uno con nosotros, totalmente uno con nosotros, salvó el pecado, para que podamos llegar a ser parti-cipes de su vida a través de María, el pasaje de la divinidad a la humanidad, Piénsalo, Contémplalo. El di-vino entra en el mundo de la misma manera que todos nosotros: a través del vientre de una madre amorosa. Piénsalo. Contémplalo. En un establo sencillo, rodeado de pastores sin medios materiales pero con la rique-za de ser pobre, totalmente dependiente del cuidado amoroso de Dios, ensenándonos lo que realmente im-porta en la vida: el amor humano transformado por el amor divino, el amor humano de familia, el amor di-vino de Dios, ahora unido no solo esta vez sino para siempre en un pacto eterno que Dios hace con noso-tros a través de su Hijo unigénito. A medida que meditamos y contemplamos, somos invitados a responder: responder con oración gozosa, responder con corazones agradecidos, responder con nuestro amor por el niño, la madre, el padre adoptivo, con los pastores adorando y los ángeles cantando. Pero ahora una vez mas hemos venido espiritualmente a Belén con ellos, no sólo debemos dar gracias a Dios, también debemos mostrar su amor a través de nues-tros propios corazones y vidas, imitando la generosidad del recién nacido que salva al mundo. Mis amigos, que esta Navidad el amor de Dios que nos llega por el nacimiento del hijo de María nos inspire a renovar nuestro amor por todo el mundo, por nuestras familias y nuestros amigos y, mas aun, por los pobres y aban-donados, los que están sufriendo o están solos, los que están tan a menudo “excluidos”, aquellos que nece-sitan que les mostremos el rostro de Dios que es el rostro de Jesucristo.!

¡GLORIA A DIOS EN EL CIELO Y EN LA TIERRA PAZ A LA GENTE DE BUENA VOLUNTAD!

¡A TODOS USTEDCES, QUE LLEVO EN MI CORAZON, UNA NAVIDAD ALEGRE Y BENDECIDA!

PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571-9023 * telephone 516-678-5800 * fax 516-678-3138 * www.drvc.org

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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