Fifth Sunday of easter - april 28, 2013

See, I make all things new.

The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Southampton, NY

Daily Mass Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. at 12 noon Tue. at 8:00 am First Saturday 8:00 am Weekend Masses Saturday: 5 PM Sunday: 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11 AM, 12:30 PM (in Spanish) and 5 PM Reconciliation Saturday: 4 PM - 4:45 PM Ministry to the Sick For communion at home or Anointing please contact the Parish Office. Baptism Please contact the Parish Office to schedule an appointment. Marriage Arranged at least six months in advance, please call the Parish Office. Becoming A Catholic We welcome those who would like to become Catholic and adult Catholics who have never received formal religious education and/or sacraments. Contact the Parish Office.

Welcome to the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

Pastoral Team: Rev. Michael A. Vetrano, Pastor

In Residence: Rev. Msgr. William J. Gill John Moran, Deacon

Carl Sanfilippo, Deacon Sr. Mary Assunta Boyle, RSM, Religious Education Suzanne Marchisella, Parish & Cemetery Secretary

Jo Ann Morse, Director of Music Bill Kunzer, Plant and Facilities Manager

Contact Us Parish Office P: 631-283-0097, option 0 F: 631-283-3836 W: www.shjmbasilica.org E: parishoffice@shjmbasilica.org M-F 9 AM - 4:30 PM Weekend by appointment Fr. Mike Vetrano E: pastor@shjmbasilica.org Religious Education Office P: 631-283-0508 E: bassuntarsm@gmail.com Our Lady of Hamptons School Sister Kathy Schlueter, CSJ 160 North Main Street Southampton, New York 11968 P: 631-283-9140 E: olh@hamptons.com Human Resources of the Hamptons Maryann Tupper, Director P: 631-283-6415 E: maryanntuper.hrp@hamptons.com Apostolado Hispano Rev. Steve Grozio 631-283-4379 Vincentian Fathers 631-283-9647

Parish Leadership: Finance Committee Fred Weinfurt (trustee) Pat Jordan (trustee) Jay Diesing John Neknez Pastoral Council In formation Liturgy Jack Hanlon Consolation Sr. Barbara McKenna, RSM

Human Resources of the Hamptons — Help for those in Need The Human Resources Program volunteers reach out to meet the temporal needs of the elderly, the housebound, and the poor of our parish and community. Our parish Care for the Caregiver Program delivers hot meals to families in need of this kind of help on Wednesday evenings. Call the Human Resources Office for information and assistance.

BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY Fifth Sunday of Easter :: April 28, 2013

Readings: Acts 14:21-27; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a; 34-35 Mission Statement: We are a Eucharistic centered people, who by following Christ’s teaching,

join together to love and serve those in spiritual and physical need in our community.

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Liturgical Ministers Schedule

Saturday, May 4 5:00 PM Father Gill SERVERS A. Wesnofske, L & C Yastzremski E.M.’S M. Adamczyk, A. Fiore, M. Lynch LECTORS H. Reister, K. Rothwell Sunday, May 5 8 AM Father Kiernan SERVERS Ambrose Bros., M. Donovan, I & L Martin E.M.’S K. Duggan, D. Dwyer, L. McClain, C & J Mottern LECTORS M. Mackey, J. Taranto GREETERS K. Moffa 9:30 AM Father Vetrano SERVERS L. Arresta, P. Bellucci, A. Cuccia, M. Terry E.M.’S T. Alegria, G. Arresta, J. Cuccia, J. Diesing, A. Lesta LECTORS A. Cuccia GREETERS J. McCulley 11 AM Father Vetrano SERVERS W & M Bellucci, May Bros., O. Valle E.M.’S S. Adelante, G. Bauer, J. Costa, V. Grattan, L. Robins LECTORS J. Cleary, P. Jordan GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler 5 PM Father Gill SERVERS C. Caulfield, H. Reyes E.M.’S L. DeRobertis, K. Maple, K. Rossi LECTOR G. Reisig ALTAR MINISTRY

ALTARS: — May—TBA

ALTAR CLOTHS: G. Bauer

HAND LINENS - April 29-May 5—A. Beatty

SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL

April 28—J. McCarthy

May 5—M. Lynch

HAMPTON CENTER

April 28—S. Raynor

May 3—Mass—Sr. Assunta, Sr. B. McKenna

May 5—J. McCarthy, N. Conroy

Rosary—May 2—B. Medler

Easter Flowers In loving memory of Alice LeCann & Jacques Bodeau

given by Yvonne LeCann Bodeau.

To donate the flowers on the altar or bread and wine and/or

candles offered at Mass each week, please contact the

parish office.

Mass Intentions for the Week of April 29-May 5 Monday 12:00 Timothy McDonagh (L) Tuesday 8:00 Jack Rist Wednesday 12:00 Jacques Bodeau Thursday 12:00 Jack Rist Friday 12:00 John Heher Saturday 8:00 Mary Steinbrecher

5 PM Jack Rist Sunday 8:00 William L. Zaluski, Harriet & William

Zaluski, & Barbara Corwith

9:30 People of the Parish

11:00 Morris Welte, Mary Martin-Savin,

Thomas Manglaviti, Sr., Jeanne

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12:30 Mass in Spanish

5 PM Living & Deceased members of the

Hogan & Donohue Families

Financial Realities and Stewardship The April 21st collection was $ 7545.00 The Easter Collection total so far is $35,400.00. Thank you all for your generosity in our Easter and special collections.

Pastor’s Letter

April 27/28

As we move toward the end of the Easter season and the celebrations of the Ascension and Pentecost, we read gospels from John that speak about life without Jesus’ physical presence. The fourth gospel recounts the words Jesus said to his friends and disciples as he prepared to ascend from this earth to God’s presence:

My children, I will be with you only a little while longer. I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

The commandment to love one another is actually not new. The great commandment of love was repeated in prayer every day by every member of the Jewish faith. What is new in the commandment is the idea that love for one another is evidence of the resurrection. The disciples are to bear witness to the resurrection not only or not even mainly by their words. They are called to give witness in very concrete acts of love for one another. This love is the evidence that God is in the world.

In times of tragedy and suffering such as we have seen in Boston and Texas this past week people raise the great questions of faith. How can this happen? Why can this happen? Where is God when this happens? Some seek answers in philosophy, reasons, explanations. Some say that it is all proof that God is not. But beyond all this there is an amazing phenomena that we have now seen over and over. While some stand and question the meaning others move toward the tragedies to do what they can to heal and help. “This is how all will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another!”

If the measure of discipleship is Jesus’ command to love one another, then there are many more disciples than we think. There are people who don’t know they are disciples or who would never give themselves that name. They witness to the power of love in our world and their actions stand against its suffering and evil. They are the evidence that our God lives.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Rev. Michael A. Vetrano

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SAVE THE DATE!

Summer is Coming - Get That Tent Ready There is nothing like the first warm day of spring to turn our thoughts to the return of summer!

This year we will have something very special to look forward to: the return of the Sacred Heart

End of Summer Tent Party! I have heard so much about this historic SHJM event and I am

delighted that Pat Corrigan and Joan Heinz have graciously offered to chair the party. This year

our party will honor Mary Steinbrecher, one of the party’s most enthusiastic supporters over many

years. Mary passed away this past fall but not before encouraging all of us to renew this event as a

way for the parish and community to come together and celebrate our wonderful parish and the

joys of summer in Southampton.

August 31st for our Summer Party under the Tent.

Diocesan Choir to sing at the Basilica Sing Joyfully unto the Lord!

The Rockville Centre Diocesan Choir will perform here on June 29 at

6 PM in the Basilica.

Some Opportunity for Prayer and Study FRANCISCANS

The Secular Franciscans meet on the third Sunday of the month, after the 11 AM Mass in the Parish Center. Would you like to know what we are all about? Please come to our meeting. Bring a bag lunch and we will supply the coffee.

BIBLE STUDY

Bible Study Group meets on Tuesdays at 1 PM in the upper meeting room of the Parish Center. All are welcome!

SPIRITUAL BOOK GROUP

The Spiritual Book Group has resumed . Meetings are Tuesdays at 1 PM in Room 1 of the Parish Center. New members are always welcome.

Career Planning Strategies

Workshop Is it me to build a sa sfying career? April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18

Career Planning Strategies

Have you considered changing your career or job or finding a new direction in your life? Have you been adversely affected by the declining job market and are seeking new employment? If you have recently been displaced from a position, you know how difficult it can be to find new work. Going on an interview can be stressful and sometimes terrifying. The landscape is competitive and changing quickly. Social media can affect your job search. This four-part program Career Planning Strategies will show you how to confidently plan, organize

and succeed in your job search in a supportive environment. Beginning April 27, 2013, the program will meet for 4 consecutive weeks on Saturday mornings from 10:00am-12:00pm at The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Parish Center The program will be facilitated by Dr.

Deborah B. Sorgi, a sales, marketing, and operations executive with general management and global experience in start-up and operations companies in educational publishing. She is an adjunct professor, faculty mentor and in-service facilitator for an online university where she teaches Strategies for Success. She is a volunteer leadership presenter for Dress for Success. Career development is an ongoing process. Indicate your interest today and get one step closer to personal and professional fulfillment. Youth parishioners are invited to attend, too! Summer is around the corner and many of our local business will soon be hiring! Call or Email Father Mike and tell him to reserve a spot just for you! Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 23rd at pastor@shjmbasilica.org or 631-283-0097 x311.

Week 1: April 27th Getting started: creating an action plan and portfolio of accomplishments

Week 2: May 4th How to brand yourself: the power of being different

Week 3: May 11th Job search strategies: finding a job is a full time job

Week 4: May 18th Resume writing: learn to write an effective resume and other important preparation

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A series on faith and belief for the modern Catholic By Fr. Mike Vetrano

Monday, May 6 at 7:30 in the church

The Moral Teaching of the Church Since Vatican II

The Second Vatican Council challenged moral theologians and catechists to renew our moral teaching with an emphasis on discipleship, conscience, and responsibility in living the Christian life. This evening will explore the roots of this call, the emphasis of the council, and where the church is going as a moral teacher in this millennium. We will discuss how we teach and are taught about sin, virtue, forgiveness, and responsibility. We will also look at the ways that the church’s own successes and failures have influenced its witness in society.

Mission Appeal Thank You

The Fathers of the Holy Spirit (the Spiritans) send their thanks for the encouraging response on the part of the parish to their appeal the weekend of April 13-14, 2013 and for the kind reception given to Reverend Francis Obu-Mends, C.S. Sp., who was here on their behalf.

Be assured of the prayers of the Spiritans worldwide for you, and for your intentions, and of their need for our continued prayers for them and for their ministries to God’s lowly and needy ones everywhere.

Do please continue to keep the missions of the Church in your hearts, the work of the Holy Spirit Fathers in mind, and the never-ending need to proclaim and witness to the Gospel in your own lives.

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Do you have a business or skill that can help SHJM? Do you have a business or skill that could possibly be of assistance to our parish? We have all kinds

of needs from building, painting, electrical, masonry, cleaning, and so on. If you would like to put

your gifts at the service of our community please give Fr. Mike a call or email—

pastor@shjmbasilica.org

Be the first to find out what is happening at SHJM

Visit our Website

www.shjmbasilica.org

Would you like to become a Lector or Extraordinary Minister of

the Eucharist?

Training sessions will be starting soon. If you are interested please call Father Mike at 283-0097 or email him at pastor@shjmbasilica.org.

Southampton Senior Idol

The Southampton High Class of 2014 is hosting a Senior Idol this spring. Local senior citizens are invited to come out and audition. Participants can sing, dance or whatever their talent may be!

Auditions/rehearsals will be on May 7, 8, & 9th. The show will be open on May 11th at 5 PM. All interested acts should contact Jacqueline Hawkins, at jhawkins@southamptonschools.org or call her at 631-235-5697.

McGann-Mercy & St. John the Evangelist Parish host Andy

Cooney in Concert

On May 12th, McGann-Mercy & St. John the Evangelist will co-host renowned Irish singer, Andy Cooney, for a special Mother’s Day concert at McGann-Mercy High School.

Andy Cooney, under the direction of Buggs Moran, will be joined by “Funny Man” Dermot Herny and the Darrah Carr Dance Troupe.

The Concert starts at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $40 for general admission; $50 for VIP preferred seating. Call 631-727-2030 or email: stjohnriverhead@aol.com for more information or to purchase tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door. Food and drinks from 2-3 PM.

Proceeds from the event will go to Catholic education.

McGann-Mercy is located at 1225 Ostrander Avenue, Riverhead, NY.

“Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love.” - Pope John Paul II

Please join us in an hour of

Eucharistic Adoration

Each Friday directly following the noon Mass 12:30-1:30 PM

“Come to Me all of you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you…” “Cast all your

anxieties upon the One who cares for you…” “My peace is my gift to you…” (Mt 11:28; 5:7, Jn

14:17)

We pray for the sick of our Parish and Community Winnie Chin John Bishop Robert O’Shea Suzanne Parillo Jean Kearns Gwendolyn Porter John Cuccia, Sr. Eileen Finlay Roger Williams Robert Melter Daniel Sheerin Stan Witkowski Anne O’Brien Anna Norsic Susan McLane Gioscia Filomena Marciw Stephanie Golio Emil Norsic

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pirituality In Sympathy Jeanne M. Krasjewski Our parish mourns the passing of Jeanne Krajewski. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated in Sacred Hearts Basilica on April 13. Our sympathies go out to her husband, Joseph, daughter, Stephanie McNamara, grandchildren, Lauren, Colin and Luke, family and friends. Arthur Ben Hull III Our parish mourns the passing of Ben Hull, III. A service was held at the O’Connell Funeral Home on April 15 and a burial at Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary Cemetery followed. Our sympathies go out to his children, family and friends.

Bread, Wine & Candles

Altar Bread, Wine & Candles for this week were donated by Yvonne Bodeau in loving memory of her husband, Jacques, and in honor of St. Joseph.

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Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal

Parish _Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary #158 Pledge: $_______

Name ___________________________________ Down payment: $_______

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Phone: ________________________ Signature: _____________________________Date:________

Please consider donating to the Appeal and making a difference in someone’s life. Thank you! …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

You can make a difference in the lives of those around us by making a gift to this year’s Catholic Ministries Appeal

Every Gift Counts!

A gift of $25 may help pay the gas for a Meals On Wheels van to deliver food for a day.

A gift of $50 from an emergency fund may help pay the electric bill in a cold winter month for a family in need. A gift of $100 may help care for a newborn infant in Catholic Charities Regina Residence.

Because of you, every year we are able to serve more than 600,000 people in our Long Island Community. This support enables our children to continue to receive the gift of spiritual formation, sacramental preparation, and quality education. It allows seminarians and lay leaders to fulfill their calling to serve the community. With your support Catholic Charities can maintain its services for the poor and disadvantaged, and we can continue to reach out to our young people and others to find the best ways to guide and pass on our faith from generation to generation.

OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS One hundred-sixty members of the local senior citizen community gathered at Our Lady of the Hamptons on April 19 for the annual Senior Luncheon . The eighth grade class prepared, set up and

served the guests, who were then entertained by the Hamptones and the Senior Tap Team.

The OLH community is actively seeking investors and donors to help with the completion of the classroom wing of the new Wellness Center. Information about memorial opportunities available. Tours of the new building can be easily arranged. Registration for the 2013-2014 school year is now open to parishioners and community members. Parents who may be interested in considering beginning their children’s education in kindergarten through grade 8 at the Southampton campus are urged to request information packets as soon as possible. Seating is limited, with “waiting list only status” in grades 1, 4, 5 and 6. Tours and interviews will be scheduled upon request. An outstanding pre-school program, geared to the Common Core learning standards is available at the OLH-St Rosalie’s campus in Hampton Bays. Three and four year old programs are available. There is a five day option available for four year olds. Tours can be arranged for prospective families. Please call 283-9140.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CONFIRMATION DATE: MAY 9, 2013 4:30 PM Bishop Nelson Perez 1ST COMMUNION DATES: May 4, 11, & 18, 2013 11 AM Mass PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED AT SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE PARISH OFFICE AT 283-0097. Parents of children who will be entering first grade in September: If your child is entering the first grade and you want him/her to receive the sacraments in the parish, it is time to register them for the Religious Education Program if they are not attending Our Lady of the Hamptons or some other Catholic School. Religious Education Registration forms are now available on the parish website: www.shjmbasilica.org. Please remember that children are required to attend each year from first to eighth grades, in order to be prepared for the receiving of Confirmation in the eighth grade. Also attendance each week is a must unless the child is sick or has a good reason for missing a class. Please encourage the school and coaches not to schedule games or practices on Wednesday afternoon or evening or Sunday mornings. It is up to all of us to encourage the importance of Religious Education in our community. Please check the website for meetings and announcements. For more information please call the Religious Education office at 631-283-0508. or email: bassuntarsm@gmail.com

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Basilica Sextons Are you one of the first to arrive for mass in the morning? Do you regularly attend the 5 PM on Saturday or Sunday? If

so you may be able to help us as a Sexton — a person entrusted to opening the church before mass or closing it at the

end of they day. Contact Fr. Mike if you are interested in helping in this way. pastor@shjmbasilica.org.

Name_________________________________ Phone or email_______________________________________

Altar Servers We are in need of many new altar servers for our parish. Our altar servers are grade school and high school students who are willing to serve at weekend masses, funeral masses, and weddings. Name________________________________ Phone or Email __________________________ Please return to or call Mary Adamczyk 283-4991 or email hmmkadam@optonline.net

Come Sing With Us Do you love to sing? Would you like to learn how to sing? Come Join us!

Young Peoples Choir We sing each week at the 9:30 family mass and at special masses and services for young people. We always need singers and musicians and if you are in elementary school or high school we are happy to have you!

Basilica Choir We sing each week at the 11 AM mass and at special masses throughout the year.

Basilica Cantors We are leaders of song at mass both with and without a choir. I would like more information about the young peoples choir__ I would like to join the Basilica Choir __ I am interested in learning about being a leader of song ___ I am a musician. I play the _________________ and am happy to help where needed. You can tear this form off and either send it to the rectory, or give it to Jo Ann Morse our director of Music, or simply email her at jmorse627@optonline.net, or text 631-807-7607 Name __________________________ Phone or Email ________________________________

Bakers Needed Do you like to bake? Would you like to help by baking for our lecture series receptions? If so, please call Pam at 516-445-2669 to be put on the calling list.

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Nueva Jerusalén - “El que se sienta en el trono declaró: ‘Ahora todo lo hago nuevo’”. ¿Qué es nuevo? El pueblo de Dios ahora vive en la ciudad de Dios, la nueva Jerusalén. Allí, el pueblo vive en intimidad con Dios, como una novia con su esposo. Al final la promesa se cumple: llega el Emmanuel, Dios-con-nosotros. Hasta su cumplimiento, seguimos la obra del Mesías como lo hicieron Pablo y Bernabé. El pan eucarístico nos da un anticipo de la gloria divina: la Sagrada Eucaristía de la Nueva Jerusalén. ¡Disfruta de sus delicias! Texto: Philip J. Sandstrom, STD ©

2000, OCP. Derechos reservados.

Con Mucha Esperanza - Cuando los cristianos vislumbran el futuro lo hacen con mucha esperanza, como describe la segunda lectura de hoy. La primera comunidad de cristianos que vivió la alegría, la fe y el amor de la Pascua, a primera vista no parecía tener mucho por qué esperar: experimentaban el rechazo y la persecución de judíos y romanos por igual. Sin embargo, como nos recuerda la primera lectura de hoy, siempre experimentaron y mostraron la esperanza de unir sus vidas a la del Señor y vivían contentos y alimentados por ella. By Juan J. Sosa, Pbro., from Liturgia y Canción 2013 © 2012, OCP. All rights reserved

¿Eres Cristiano? - Jesús les dio a sus discípulos un mandamiento nuevo: que se amaran unos a otros. El libro del Apocalipsis nos cuenta de Aquel que sentado en el trono, dice: "Ahora yo voy a hacer nuevas todas las cosas". Oremos diariamente para que el amor de unos a otros se haga nuevo para que no se vuelva antiguo y rancio, ni se debilite o sea una carga. Si nos amamos mutuamente, entonces nos tratamos como Cristo trataba al prójimo, como Cristo nos trataría a nosotros y como nosotros querríamos que los demás nos trataran. ¿Te ha preguntado alguien si tú eres cristiano? ¿Puede ser que hayan visto de tu parte un acto amable o hecho con amor? By María Dolores Martínez, from Liturgia y Canción 2010, © 2009, OCP. All rights reserved.

La Obligación Pascual - Todos los católicos ya iniciados en la Sagrada Eucaristía tienen la obligación de recibir la Sagrada Comunión por lo menos una vez durante la temporada Pascual. Sin embargo, “Quien tiene pecado grave debe recibir el Sacramento de la Reconciliación antes de comulgar.” (CCE, §1385)

Celebren el Día del Niño El domingo, el 28 de abril de las 5 - 9 de la tarde en el Salón de la Iglesia en Hampton Bays habrá a una gran Kermés. Todos están invitados. Vengan, disfruten, y cooperen

Rincón de Información

Curso Pre-Bautismal Domingo, 28 de abril, a la 1:30 PM en el Apostolado Hispano o a las 5 PM en la iglesia en East Hampton Favor de llevar la copia del acta de nacimiento del niño. Bautizos en Southampton serán el 5 de mayo, el 2 de junio, el 7 de julio, el 4 de agosto y el 1º de sept.

El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas En el Apostolado, jueves, 23 de mayo de las 2–5 PM

Confirmación en Español – sábado, 25 de mayo, a las 12:00 de mediodía.

Primeras Comuniones – el sábado, 1 de junio, a las 11:30 AM.

Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias Los martes a las 7:30 PM en la el salón parroquial. El tercer martes de cada mes se reúne en la iglesia para la hora santa.

Horas de Oficina en el Apostolado Hispano Martes, miércoles, jueves y viernes de las 2-4 PM.

Ministerio de Teatro: Los viernes a las 7:00 PM en el salón parroquial.

Requisitos para el Bautismo de un Niño Curso: Para bautizar a su hijo, es necesario que los padres y padrinos asistan al curso pre-bautismal. Traiga consigo el acto de nacimiento del niño. Padrinos: Debe escoger a los padrinos conscientes de los requisitos. Los padrinos tienen que haber recibido sus tres sacramentos de iniciación (Bautismo, Primera Comunión y confirmación) y deben poder comulgar, es decir no deben estar viviendo en unión libre o casados por civil nada más, El padrino (madrina) debe ser un(a) soltero(a) o debe ser casado por la iglesia. Permisos: Si viven afuera de la zona servida por el Apostolado Hispano, necesitan una carta de su párroco dándonos permiso para bautizar su hijo.

Padre Esteban: Cel: 631-375-1001; Fax: 631-287-0986 Apostolado Hispano: 631-283-4379

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Jesus said, "Love each other as I have loved you." He died on the cross so that your sins and mine might be forgiven. Jesus was human like you and me. He shared his food with friends. He visited and healed the sick. He cried when his friends died. He told stories to help people learn about his Father in heaven. When you show love for others, Jesus smiles because he is very proud of you. Prayer Lord, teach me to love and help others. Something to Draw Draw yourself taking crackers and a bowl of soup to your mother. Mission for the Week I will take three cans of food to the church for the poor.