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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 27, 2020 Sunday, December 27th, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 8:30 AM For the Soul of Richard Reason 10:00 AM (SP) Por el Alma de Pat Tobia 11:30 AM For the Soul of Donato Rutigliano 1:00 PM (SP) Por el Alma de Maria Estela Rodriguez Monday, December 28 th , The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 9:00 AM For the Soul of Adelaide M. Brennan 12:15 PM For the Soul of Patricia Henn Tuesday, December 29 th , Fifth Day within the Octave 9:00 AM For the Vukdedaj Family 12:15 PM For the Juncaj Family 7:00 PM(SP) Por el Alma de Eugenia Milagros Santos Wednesday, December 30 th , Sixth Day within the Octave 9:00 AM For Albert & Vera Vukdedaj 12:15 PM For the Soul of Theresa Cantone Thursday, December 31 st , Seventh Day within the Octave 9:00 AM For the Soul of Octavious Orbe 12:15 PM For the Soul of James King Friday, January 1st, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 9:00 AM For Frank Maio 12:15 PM For Lisa DeMatte 7:00 PM(SP) For the Soul of Sheila Lux Saturday, January 2nd, Saint Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen 12:15 PM For the Soul of Rosemary Legionitte 5:00 PM For the People 7:00 PM(SP) Por el Alma de Cristian Martin De la Cruz y Por las Almas en el Purgatorio Prayers & Devotions Morning Prayer – Liturgy of the Hours Mon-Fri 8:35 AM Miraculous Medal Novena Mon before 12:15 PM Mass Rosary prior to 12:15 PM Mass Mon-Sat First Friday Eucharistic Adoration Following 12:15PM Mass to (Sept to June Only) Benediction 6:45 PM Grupos de Oración Grupo Carismático Martes después de 7:00 PM Misa Ultreya/Cursillistas Viernes January 1 st Mass Schedule Friday January 1 st is the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, a holy day. Parish Masses will be celebrated in the lower church following our regular Friday weekday schedule. 9:00 am (English) 12:15 am (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish) Epiphany Parish Masses Next weekend’s parish weekend Masses for The Feast of the Epiphany (January 2-3) will be celebrated in the upper church. In accordance with Archdiocesan health guidelines presently in effect requiring use of one church entrance, please enter the church by using the walkway near the Spuyten Duyvil Pre-School. Parish usher/greeter will seat attendees to assigned pews. Parish Office Hours The St. John-Visitation Parish Pastoral Center and Parish Offices are closed through January 2 nd and will reopen on Monday January 4, 2021. Many Thanks A special word of thanks to the volunteers along with our maintenance and parish staff who once again beautifully decorated both our upper and lower church for Christmas. Our parish is especially grateful for your financial contributions for Christmas flowers and poinsettias. Your generosity to St. John-Visitation Parish at Christmas and throughout this past year, especially with the financial impact of the pandemic, is greatly appreciated. Your continued support assists with our parish’s various pastoral activities, programs, building expenses, charitable outreach, and administrative costs. Many thanks and may God continue to bless us abundantly in the New Year 2021 ahead. Did You Know? Various Christmas traditions and customs in the United States originated from different cultures and countries throughout the world. Manger Scenes/Creches – The first manger scene began in 1223 in Greccio, Italy when Saint Francis of Assisi assembled the Nativity scene with real people and live animals Christmas Trees – The origin of using the Christmas tree is traced to different sources. The Romans and Egyptians used trees in their celebration and decorations whereas others note this practice originating in Germany. Santa Claus – Based upon the life of Saint Nicholas, a 4 th century bishop from Myra, Asia Minor (present day country of Turkey) who was renowned for his charitable

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Microsoft Word - December 27^J 2020December 27, 2020
Sunday, December 27th, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
8:30 AM For the Soul of Richard Reason 10:00 AM (SP) Por el Alma de Pat Tobia 11:30 AM For the Soul of Donato Rutigliano 1:00 PM (SP) Por el Alma de Maria Estela Rodriguez
Monday, December 28th, The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
9:00 AM For the Soul of Adelaide M. Brennan 12:15 PM For the Soul of Patricia Henn
Tuesday, December 29th, Fifth Day within the Octave 9:00 AM For the Vukdedaj Family 12:15 PM For the Juncaj Family 7:00 PM(SP) Por el Alma de Eugenia Milagros Santos
Wednesday, December 30th, Sixth Day within the Octave 9:00 AM For Albert & Vera Vukdedaj 12:15 PM For the Soul of Theresa Cantone
Thursday, December 31st, Seventh Day within the Octave 9:00 AM For the Soul of Octavious Orbe 12:15 PM For the Soul of James King
Friday, January 1st, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
9:00 AM For Frank Maio 12:15 PM For Lisa DeMatte 7:00 PM(SP) For the Soul of Sheila Lux
Saturday, January 2nd, Saint Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
12:15 PM For the Soul of Rosemary Legionitte 5:00 PM For the People 7:00 PM(SP) Por el Alma de Cristian Martin De la Cruz y Por
las Almas en el Purgatorio
Prayers & Devotions Morning Prayer – Liturgy of the Hours Mon-Fri 8:35 AM Miraculous Medal Novena Mon before 12:15 PM Mass Rosary prior to 12:15 PM Mass Mon-Sat First Friday Eucharistic Adoration Following 12:15PM Mass to (Sept to June Only) Benediction 6:45 PM
Grupos de Oración Grupo Carismático Martes después de 7:00 PM Misa Ultreya/Cursillistas Viernes
January 1st Mass Schedule Friday January 1st is the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, a holy day. Parish Masses will be celebrated in the lower church following our regular Friday weekday schedule. 9:00 am (English) 12:15 am (English) 7:00 pm (Spanish) Epiphany Parish Masses Next weekend’s parish weekend Masses for The Feast of the Epiphany (January 2-3) will be celebrated in the upper church. In accordance with Archdiocesan health guidelines presently in effect requiring use of one church entrance, please enter the church by using the walkway near the Spuyten Duyvil Pre-School. Parish usher/greeter will seat attendees to assigned pews.
Parish Office Hours The St. John-Visitation Parish Pastoral Center and Parish Offices are closed through January 2nd and will reopen on Monday January 4, 2021.
Many Thanks A special word of thanks to the volunteers along with our maintenance and parish staff who once again beautifully decorated both our upper and lower church for Christmas. Our parish is especially grateful for your financial contributions for Christmas flowers and poinsettias. Your generosity to St. John-Visitation Parish at Christmas and throughout this past year, especially with the financial impact of the pandemic, is greatly appreciated. Your continued support assists with our parish’s various pastoral activities, programs, building expenses, charitable outreach, and administrative costs. Many thanks and may God continue to bless us abundantly in the New Year 2021 ahead. Did You Know? Various Christmas traditions and customs in the United States originated from different cultures and countries throughout the world. Manger Scenes/Creches – The first manger scene began in 1223 in Greccio, Italy when Saint Francis of Assisi assembled the Nativity scene with real people and live animals Christmas Trees – The origin of using the Christmas tree is traced to different sources. The Romans and Egyptians used trees in their celebration and decorations whereas others note this practice originating in Germany. Santa Claus – Based upon the life of Saint Nicholas, a 4th century bishop from Myra, Asia Minor (present day country of Turkey) who was renowned for his charitable
concern for those in need. The tradition of arrival of Santa Claus to give gifts to children on the night before Christmas began in Northern Europe and was introduced to America by Dutch settlers. Carols – The practice of singing carols and going from home to home caroling began in England after the Norman Conquest Gift Giving – This custom is based upon the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh that the Magi brought to the Christ Child and the celebration of the “The Three Kings” Yule Log – The yule log was used a hearth in a family’s home to burn await the wrongs of the year. The ashes were saved to protect the home from storms and to heal wounds as well as making fields and flocks fertile. The yule log is started by burning a piece of the log from the previous year. It became a popular custom in numerous European countries. Greenery – Evergreens are symbolic of eternal life. Holly represents Christ’s crown of thorns. Christmas Cookies – The practice of making Christmas cookies began in northern Europe where these treats were given as gifts and used to decorate trees. Lights – With the celebration of Christmas coinciding with the winter solstice in the Northern hemisphere, the decorative use of Christmas lights serve as are reminder that Jesus is the true light coming into world to dispel the darkness of sin. This custom began in Germany with candles used to decorate the Christmas tree and became used more extensively with the technological advance of electricity. In Ireland, the practice of placing candles in the windows was a way to celebrate welcoming the true light of Christ into our homes and lives Posadas - The wordposadameans "inn" or "shelter" in Spanish, and in this tradition, Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and their search for a place to stay is re-enacted.This practice of celebrating a novena (nine days of prayer) prior to Christmas originated in Mexico. Poinsettia - A plant called by the Mexicans as the “Flower of the Holy Night” primarily for its bright, star-like flowers that are a reminder of the Star of Bethlehem. Dr. Joel Poinsett, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico brought this plant back when he returned home in 1829 and soon this plant became used in other parts of the world for Christmas decorations and was named after him.
2021 Calendars Once again, our parish obtained the calendars from The Catholic Extension Society by paying the printing expenses for them. This parish donation is made to strengthen the presence and mission of the Catholic Church in under-resourced Catholic communities across
the United States. Remaining calendars may be obtained following weekend Parish Masses.
Church Seating: Please Be Considerate The limited church seating capacity and the configuration to accommodate the seating of individuals, two persons, and households with four members do not allow choosing where one desires to sit in the church at weekend parish Masses. Individuals who insist on sitting in locations designated for two persons or households are being inconsiderate and selfish; likewise, who come after Mass has begun and walk up to sit in the front part of the church create worship distractions for those who arrived on time. Please follow the directions of parish staff/greeter/usher for seating at weekend parish and Epiphany Masses. Unfortunately, the changes and personal inconveniences caused by the pandemic’s restrictive health guidelines have become realities for our parish’s worship life.
Support Our Parish by On-Line Giving Like other parishioners, you may wish to consider supporting our parish with on-line giving. It is safe, simple, and convenient. Go to our parish website www.stjohnvisitationparish.org; click on the Donate link; select the collection of your choice; set up your donation amount and form of payment. Horario de la misa del 1 de enero El viernes 1 de enero es la solemnidad de María, la Madre de Dios, un día santo. Las misas parroquiales se celebrarán en la iglesia inferior siguiendo nuestro horario regular de viernes entre semana. 9:00 am (inglés) 12:15 am (inglés) 7:00 pm (español) Misas Parroquiales de Epifanía El próximo fin de semana se celebrarán misas parroquiales para la Fiesta de la Epifanía (2-3 de enero) en la iglesia superior. De acuerdo con las pautas de salud de la Arquidiócesis actualmente vigentes que requieren el uso de una entrada a la iglesia, ingrese a la iglesia utilizando la pasarela cerca de la escuela preescolar Spuyten Duyvil. El acomodador / recibidor de la parroquia sentará a los asistentes en los bancos asignados. Horas de oficina parroquial El Centro Pastoral Parroquial de St. John-Visitation y las Oficinas Parroquiales permanecerán cerrados hasta el 2 de enero y reabrirán el lunes 4 de enero de 2021.
Muchas gracias Un agradecimiento especial a los voluntarios junto con nuestro personal de mantenimiento y parroquial que, una vez más, decoraron bellamente nuestra iglesia superior e inferior para Navidad. Nuestra parroquia está especialmente agradecida por sus contribuciones financieras para flores de Navidad y poinsettias. Su generosidad a la parroquia St. John-Visitation en Navidad y durante todo el año pasado, especialmente con el impacto financiero de la pandemia, es muy apreciada. Su continuo apoyo ayuda con las diversas actividades pastorales, programas, gastos de construcción, alcance caritativo y costos administrativos de nuestra parroquia. Muchas gracias y que Dios continúe bendiciéndonos abundantemente en el Año Nuevo 2021 que se avecina. Sabias? Que varias tradiciones y costumbres navideños en los Estados Unidos son originalmente de otras culturas y países de todo el mundo. El Pesebre - El primer pesebre fue hecho en 1223 en Greccio, Italia cuando San Francisco de Assisi armo una escena de la Natividad con personas y animales vivos. Árbol de Navidad – Esta tradición del Arbol de Navidad se traza de diferentes fuentes. Los Romanos y Egipcios usaron arboles en sus celebraciones y para decoración mientras otros notan el origen de este costumbre en Alemania. Santa Claus – Basado en la vida de San Nicolás, un obispo del cuarto siglo de Myra, Asia Menor (País actual, Turquía) que era reconocido por su caridad y dedicación a los necesitados. La tradición de la llegada de Santa Claus para darles regalos a los niños en la noche antes de la Navidad comenzó en el norte de Europa y fue introducido a América por los pobladores Holandeses. Villancicos – Esta practica de ir cantando de casa a casa comenzó en Inglaterra después de la conquista Normanda. Tronco Navideño – El tronco navideño era quemado en el hogar para consumir las faltas del año que estaba a punto de terminar. Las cenizas eran guardadas para proteger el hogar de tormentas y para sanar las heridas y también para que los campos y rebaños prosperan. El tronco navideño se enciende con un pedazo del tronco del año anterior. Luego se popularizado en varios países Europeos. El Verdor – Hojas perennes simbolizan la vida eterna. “Holly” representa la corona de espinas de Cristo. Galletas Navideñas – esta práctica comenzó en el norte de Europa donde estas delicias eran dadas como regalos y usadas como adorno. Luces de Navidad – Con la celebración de Navidad coincidiendo con el solsticio de invierno del hemisferio
norte, el uso de luces de Navidad sirve para recordarnos que Jesus es la luz que viene al mundo para eliminar la oscuridad que trae el pecado. Esta costumbre comenzó en Alemania con candelas que decoraban el árbol de Navidad y se usó más con la invención de la electricidad. En Irlanda, se colocaban candelas en las ventanas para celebrar la venida de la luz de Cristo en sus hogares y vidas. Posadas – Esta es la tradición de recrear el viaje de Maria y Jose a Belén y su búsqueda por un hogar para quedarse. Días antes de la Navidad se hace una novena y esta práctica tiene su origen en México. Poinsettia - Una planta llamada por los mexicanos como la "Flor de la Noche Santa" principalmente por sus flores brillantes, en forma de estrella, que son un recordatorio de la Estrella de Belén. El Dr. Joel Poinsett, el embajador de Estados Unidos en México, trajo esta planta cuando regresó a casa en 1829 y pronto esta planta se usó en otras partes del mundo para decoraciones navideñas y recibió su nombre. Calendarios 2021 Una vez más, nuestra parroquia obtuvo los calendarios de The Catholic Extension Society mediante el pago de los gastos de impresión. Esta donación parroquial se hace para fortalecer la presencia y misión de la Iglesia Católica en comunidades católicas de escasos recursos en los Estados Unidos. Los calendarios restantes se pueden obtener después de las misas parroquiales de fin de semana. Asientos de la iglesia: tenga en cuenta La capacidad limitada de asientos de la iglesia y la configuración para acomodar los asientos de individuos, dos personas y hogares con cuatro miembros no permiten elegir dónde se desea sentarse en la iglesia durante las misas parroquiales de fin de semana. Los individuos que insisten en sentarse en lugares designados para dos personas u hogares están siendo desconsiderados y egoístas; Del mismo modo, quienes vienen después de que ha comenzado la misa y caminan para sentarse en la parte delantera de la iglesia crean distracciones de adoración para quienes llegaron a tiempo. Siga las instrucciones del personal de la parroquia / saludador / acomodador para sentarse en la parroquia de fin de semana y misas de epifanía. Desafortunadamente, los cambios e inconvenientes personales causados por las restrictivas pautas de salud de la pandemia se han convertido en una realidad para la vida de culto de nuestra parroquia. Apoye a nuestra parroquia mediante donaciones en línea Como otros feligreses, es posible que desee considerar apoyar a nuestra parroquia con donaciones en línea. Es seguro, simple y conveniente. Vaya al sitio web de nuestra parroquia www.stjohnvisitationparish.org; haga clic en el enlace Donar; seleccione la colección de su elección; Configure el monto de su donación y la forma de pago.