S J G P 84 Carleton Avenue * Central Islip, New York 11722 Phone: 631-234-6535 * Fax: 631-234-7474 * Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjohnofgodparish.org Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor Pastoral Staff Rev. Freddy Lozano, Associate Pastor Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate/Admin. Rev. John Ekwoanya, in Residence Sr. Claudia Allen, CSJ, Apostolado Hispano Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette Ms Carmen Roncal, Pastoral Associate Dcn. René O. Alvarado Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Maggie Martin, Religious Education Mr. Jack Lafferty, Pastoral Associate Fundraising/CMA Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Music Ministry Mrs. Patricia Walsh, Secretary 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 Apostolado Hispano 631-234-6535 Equipo Pastoral Que Habla Español Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor Rev. Freddy Lozano, Pastor Asociado Hna. Claudia Allen, CSJ Sra. Carmen Roncal Sra. Ana Sullivan, Ministerio Social Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Chapel Sunday: 8:00 AM Church 9:30 AM Church 11:00 AM Chapel Misas En Español Vigilia Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla 12:30 PM Capilla Martes: 7:00 PM Capilla Bilingual Special Needs Mass With Special Blessings to the sick 1st Sunday of every month: 4:00PM Chapel Adoration & Benediction 1st Friday of the Month: English 9:30 AM to Noon Church 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 register at the Parish Center at least 1 month before the baptism. 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 631-234-1113 or 631-234-6324 www.olprov.org Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift Español 8:00 PM to 9:00PM Church Sacramentos Bautizos en Español: 2do y 4to Domingo de cada mes, 2:00 PM Los padres de los niños deben ir a la oficina para inscribirlos. Llame 631-234-6535 x 106 para una cita. Confesiones: Los sábados a las 4:00 PM 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) Llame 234-6535 x 106 para más información. Las clases para los adultos son los domingos a las 11:00 AM. Matrimonio: Inscribirse 6 meses antes de la fecha de la boda. Llame: 631-234- 6535 para hablar con un miembro del Equipo Pastoral que habla español. Nuestra Señora de la Providencia Escuela Católica Pre-K (4 años) hasta 8vo grado 631-234-1113 o 631-234-6324 www.olprov.org Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift APRIL 19, 2015  THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Mass Intentions for the Week of April 19: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday – – – – – – _ 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 5:00PM – – – – – – _ Mary & Joseph McDonough Bernard O’Reilly Thomas Brennan Pope John Paul II Dorothy McCormick Salustiano Rivera Figueroa Robert T. McLoughlin 10th Anniversary – 8:00AM – All those enrolled in the Society of Prayer Sunday THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY Please keep in mind when considering Your Donation to the Parish that We Have Raised Our BREAKEVEN AMOUNT from $8,500 per week to $9,000. This is due to increase cost and expenses (Electric, gas, oil, etc…) GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD. Por favor tenga en cuenta al considerar Su donación a la parroquia que Hemos Aumentado nuestra CANTIDAD DE EQUILIBRIO de $8,500 por semana a $9,000. Esto se debe al aumento de costos y gastos (electricidad, gas, petróleo,etc) – 9:30AM – People of St. John of God – 11:00AM – Sam Fiorello Weekend of Apr. 11 & 12 Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish READINGS FOR THE WEEK $11,000 Monday – Easter Weekday Acts 6:8-15 Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday – St. Anselm, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Acts 7:51-8:1a Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday – Easter Weekday Acts 8:1b-8 Jn 6:35-40 Thursday – St. George, Martyr, St. Adalbert, Bishop and Martyr Acts 8:26-40 Jn 6:44-51 Friday – St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest And Martyr Acts 9:1-20 Jn 6:52-59 Saturday— St. Mark, Evangelist 1 Pt 5:5b-14 Mk 16:15-20 Sunday – Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 4:8-12 1Jn 3:1-2 Jn 10:11-18 SEE WHAT’S NEW ON OUR WEB PAGE: www.stjohnofgodparish.org Mass Presiders’ Schedule: April, 2015 Calendar of Events: April, 2015 Adult’s Choir Rehearsal Wednesday: April 22, 29 7:00PM in Chapel Children’s Choir Rehearsal Thursday: April 23, 30 7:00PM to 7:45PM in Chapel Children for Life Choir Saturday: April 25 2:00PM to 4:00PM in Seton Room SUNDAY COLLECTION: $10,500 $10,000 $8,832.51 $9,500 $9,000 $8,500 $8,000 ATTENDANCE: $7,500 $7,000 1,250 $6,000 0 Budget Actual $9,000 $8,832 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 and Altar Candle Memorials are still available for this year. Stop at the Parish Oﬃce to reserve a special week. Announced Masses are also available for 2015. Stop at the Parish Oﬃce to reserve a special date. SPECIAL COLLECTION DATE May 3 Mother’s Day & Catholic Elementary Schools LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS __________________________________ APRIL 21 & 22: Children Lectors Rehearsal at 7:00pm in Church. APRIL 25: Children Lectors Rehearsal at 1:00pm in Seton Room. PRAY FOR THE DECEASED MARINA D. CASTRO A Prayer for the World Meeting of Families Philadelphia, 2015 God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel.. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, Guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love. Through Christ our Lord, Amen Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Pray for us! APRIL, 2015 St. John of God Pray for ... Helena Balazko Sue Bond Mariam Brown Bryan Cassidy Patrick Cox Angelo Cristiano Victoria DeGruccio Eileen Donalson Chris Gómez James Harker Vivian Harrison Eileen Housman Mary Johnson Mary Kennedy Joseph Lozito John Lloyd Alberta Mensah Rose Marie Minerva Cheryl Morse Joan O’Connor Brae Oquendo José Pérez Josephine Poulos Carmen Ramos Catherine Richardson Ismari Rodas Alberta Rosario Carlos Ruíz Kathy Sánchez James Santiago Aleja Soto Sixta Valentin Patricia Watkins Rosemary Watkins Names will be placed for a month. If you wish a loved one to add, keep or remove Please call Parish Office. Saint John of God Parish Special Needs Mass With a special blessing of the Sick! May 3rd 4:00PM In the Chapel Wheelchair Accessible All Are Invited! Somos Un Rebaño Eucaristía Para Personas con Necesidades Especiales Con Bendición especial/Unción de los enfermos. 3 de Mayo 4:00 PM Capilla Accesible a silla de Ruedas PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE Telephone: 234-1884 Ana Sullivan, Coordinator Telephone: 234-6324 Visit us at: www.olprov.org Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal Like us on Facebook. Registration for new families is now open. If you would like to register, please call the school at 631-234-6324 or stop in. Documents Required: * Birth and Baptism Certificate * Proof of Immunization * Copy of Latest Report Card (Gr.1-3) * Copy of Last 3 Report Cards (Gr. 4-8) Registration Fee: Non-refundable-$150. Pre K: Kindergarten: 4 years old by 12-1-2015 5 full days Physical Ed., Music, Art Guidance, and Technology 5 years old by 12-1-2015 Full day Technology, Music, Spanish, Art, Phys Ed, and Guidance Grades 1-6: Technology, Music, Spanish, Art, Phys Ed, and Guidance Grades 7-8: Technology, Art, Spanish Phys. Ed., and Guidance ♦ Common Core Curriculum ♦ Computer Lab ♦ Academic Individual Services Program for students who are having academic difficulties ♦ Afterschool Enrichment clubs A Before and After School Care program is available. Dates to Remember: April 22nd – 24th NYS Math Exam Gr. 4 & 6 _____________________________________________ Thank to all parishioners for your weekly support! Our outreach Center is very low or out of the following items: Canned Vegetables: carrots, corn, potatoes, green beans. Cans of Tuna, Tomato Sauce Diapers: size 4,5, and 6 FOOD PANTRY HOURS Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00 AM–12 Noon Monday and Thursday: 6:00 PM– 7:15 PM Sunday: 12 Noon — 3:00 PM THRIFT SHOP HOURS Monday throu Thursday: Monday and Thursday: Sunday: 10:00AM – 2:00PM 6:00PM – 7:15PM 10:00AM—3:00PM Thrift Shop- Sales Beautiful and Brand New Communion and Baptism gowns. DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO SAVE! Saint John of God Religious Education Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director Telephone: 631-234-4040 Email: [email protected] Registration for “The Road to Emmaus Faith Camp” and all NEW registrations are ongoing during scheduled office hours: Monday, April 20: Tuesday, April 21: Wednesday, April 22: Thursday, April 23 Friday, April 24 Saturday, April 25 Sunday, April 26 11:00am – 2:30 pm Spanish & English 2:30pm – 4:30pm English Only 11:00am – 2:30pm Spanish & English 1:00pm – 4:00pm English Only 11:30am – 2:30pm Spanish & English CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Re-registrations for classes beginning in September have been sent home with your child. Please complete and return to the Office of Religious Education at your earliest convenience so that we can begin planning for next year. “Campamento de Fe Camino a Emaús” 6 de julio al 17 de julio del 2015 9:00am – 12:00pm Este verano, nuestra parroquia ofrecerá un Programa de Verano de Educación Religiosa de 10 días. El programa está diseñado específicamente para satisfacer las necesidades de los niños de nuestra parroquia “The Road to Emmaus Faith Camp” tales como: July 6-17, 2015 9:00am – 12:00pm • Niños entre las edades de 7 y 16 que no se han This summer, our parish will offer a ten-day bautizado. Summer Religious Education Program. The • Niños entrando a grados 3-11 quienes han sido program is designed specifically to meet the needs of bautizados pero que no han recibido el sacramento the following children in our parish: de Primera Reconciliación o La Primera Sagrada • Children, between the ages of 7 and 16, who have Comunión. not been baptized. Niños que estarán entrando a grados 8-11 que han • Children entering grades 3 – 11 who have been recibido Primera Reconciliación y Primera Sagrada baptized, but have not received the Sacrament of Comunión pero que no han empezado la preparaFirst Reconciliation or First Holy Eucharist. ción para el sacramento de Confirmación. Children who are entering grades 8 – 11 that have Certificado Bautismal y/o Partida de Nacimiento es rereceived First Reconciliation and First Holy querido en tiempo de registración. Eucharist, but have not begun preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Baptismal Certificates and/or Birth Certificates are Exciting things are happening in Religious Education! required at the time of registration. LAST CHANCE ULTIMO CHANCE Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus Camine en las Huellas de Jesús The Holy Land July 20 – 29, 2015 Julio 20 – 29, 2015 Galilee, Cana, Mount of Beatitudes, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Emmaus If you are interested in joining us on this “once in a lifetime” spiritual journey, please contact Maggie Martin at 631-234-4040 / 631-220-8295. Tierra Santa Galilea, Canaa, Monte de las Beatitudes, Belén, Jerusalén, Emaús Si usted está interesado en disfrutar con nosotros en este viaje espiritual “de una sola vez en la vida”, por favor llame a Maggie Martin al 631-234-4040/631-220-8295. FAMILY MASS MISA DE FAMILIA ALL FIRST SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH TODOS LOS PRIMEROS DOMINGOS STARTING ON MAY 3, 2015 EMPEZANDO EL 3 DE MAYO, 2015 DEL MES 11:00AM MASS MISA 12:30PM THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER, LA FAMILIA QUE REZA UNIDA STAYS TOGETHER ESTA UNIDA RETIRO “MATRIMONIO Y FAMILIA” VIERNES 24 DE ABRIL, 2015 7:30PM SJOG CAFETERIA PRESENTADOR: F. FREDDY LOZANO MARK YOUR CALENDAR MARQUE SU CALENDARIO APRIL 20: First Holy Communion Rehearsal at 5:00pm in the Chapel APRIL 21: St. Vincent de Paul Meeting at 12 Noon in the Conference Room. APRIL 22: First Holy Communion Rehearsal at 5:00pm in the Chapel. APRIL 24: Retiro “Matrimonio y Familia” de 7:30pm a 9:30pm en la Cafetería. APRIL 25: First Holy Communions from 9:30am to 4:00pm in the Chapel APRIL 26: Venta Carne Asada de 8AM—2PM en el Parqueo de SJOG/BBQ Sale from 8AM to 2PM in SJOG Parking Lot. APRIL 26: Reunión de la Ultreya, 11:00AM en la Cafeteria. PRAYING USING SACRED SCRIPTURE Come and center yourself on our Lord: LECTIO DIVINA GROUPS MONDAY AT 9:30AM—CHURCH MONDAY AT 6:15PM—CONFERENCE ROOM PASTORAL CENTER THURSDAY (SPANISH) AT 7:30PM—CONFERENCE ROOM SUNDAY (SPANISH) AT 10:45AM—Small Cafeteria Pastoral Center SUNDAY AT NOON (AFTER 11AM MASS)- Conference Room Pastoral Center If you want to participate in a group or start and lead your own group call the Parish Center: 631-234-6535 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ORANDO CON LAS SAGRADAS ESCRITURAS Vengan y enfóquense en Nuestro Señor y partici- pe en alguno de los Grupos de Lectio Divina nombrados arriba, o tal vez desea dirigir su propio grupo llame al Centro Parroquial 631-234-6535 para más información. ST. JOHN OF GOD GARAGE SALE SAN JUAN DE DIOS VENTA EN EL GARAJE YOUR PRICELESS TREASURES (YOU WANT TO DONATE) CAN BE TREASURE/INCOME FOR ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH SUS TESOROS DE INCALCULABLE VALOR (QUE DESEA DONAR) PUEDEN SER EL TESORO/ INGRESO PARA LA PARROQUIA SAN JUAN DE DIOS DO NOT BRING OR DROP OFF ANYTHING AT THE PARISH NO TRAIGA O DEJE NADA EN LA PARROQUIA JUNE 2015 If you would like to donate the following items: • Furniture, Crystal, Tools, Bicycles, (Clothes only in excellent condition), • Anything of value that you would like to donate to St. John of God Parish as a fundraiser will be much appreciated…. JUNIO, 2015 SI USTED DESEA DONAR LOS SIGUIENTES ARTICULOS: • • Muebles, Cristalería, Herramientas, Bicicletas, Ropa (Sólo en Excelente Estado), Cualquier cosa de valor que le gustaría donar a la Parroquia San Juan de Dios como Recaudación de Fondos será muy apreciada.. PLEASE CALL: POR FAVOR LLAME AL: MR. JORGE ALVAREZ: 631-236-5400 SR. JORGE ALVAREZ: 631-236-5400 (ENGLISH or SPANISH) He will make an appointment with you to look at the items and pick them up. DO NOT BRING OR DROP OFF ANYTHING AT THE PARISH We will be renting tables for your own crafts that you might want to sell. Each table is $50.00/day. For more information call Jack Lafferty at 631-234-6535 Ext. 135 HELP SOLICIT ADVERTISERS FOR SJOG BULLETIN (INGLES o ESPAÑOL) El hará una cita con usted para mirar los artículos y recojerlos.. NO TRAIGA O DEJE NADA EN LA PARROQUIA Usted puede alquilar una mesa para vender sus artes manuales. Cada mesa vale $50 /día. Para más información llame a Jack Lafferty 631-234-6535 Ext.135 AYUDE A SOLICITAR ANUNCIADORES PARA EL BOLETIN DE SJOG Please consider asking the businesses (stores, restaurants, etc..) that you frequent to advertise in our bulletin. The bulletin is an easy way to reach families with information about a business. For more information how to advertise in our bulletin, call Frank Capanzano at 631-987-0064 Por favor considere preguntar en los negocios (tiendas, restaurants, etc..) que tan frecuente publican en nuestro boletín. El boletín es una forma fácil de llegar a las familias con información acerca de los negocios. Para más información de cómo publicar en nuestro boletín, llame a Frank Capanzano: 631-987-0064 MATCHING FUNDS FONDOS EQUIVALENTES Have you ever considered asking the company you work for if they are involved in Matching Funds? It is a great way to support your Parish and the many ministries here at St John Of God. There are over 400 Companies on Long Island that are involved. For example: Verizon will donate up to $700 dollars for 50 hrs, of volunteer service, or for cash donations 1 for 1 up to $1000. dollars, If you are interested or need more information call Jack Lafferty at 631- 234 6535 Ext. 135 or 516 -375-5850 ¿Ha considerado usted preguntar en su trabajo, si ellos parti cipan en Fondos Equivalentes? Esta es una buena forma de apoyar a su Parroquia y a los muchos ministerios en SJOG. Hay más de 400 compañias en Long Island que están participando. Por ejemplo: Verizon donará hasta $700 por 50 horas de servicio voluntario o donaciones en efectivo 1 por $1 hasta $1000 dólares. Si usted está interesado o necesita más información llame a Jack Lafferty al 631-234-6535 Ext. 135 or 516-375-5850 DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION: “DISCIPLINE IS NOT A DIRTY WORD”, Tuesday, April 21, 2015— 7:00pm—8:30pm at St. Sylvester’s Parish—Presenter: Sister Mary Ann Bazata—Cost: $10. PASTORAL FORMATION INSTITUTE PROGRAM: “Encountering CHRIST through the Joy of the Gospel” Tuesday, April 21, 2015—7:30pm at St. Lawrence the Martyr, Sayville Friday, April 24, 2015—7:30pm at St. Anne, Brentwood (Offered in English and Spanish). More information: 678-5800 Ext. 236 BARBACOA (A Beneficio de la Iglesia de San Juan de Dios) 26 de ABRIL, 2015 11 : AM-2:30 PM Patrocinada por El Grupo de Oración CENACLE RETREAT CENTER PROGRAMS Maude Adams House April 26, 2015 1:30—4:30pm ‘CAREGIVER’S AFTERNOON OF PRAYER” BBQ (Proceeds go to St. John of God Parish) APRIL 26, 2015 11:00AM—2:30PM Sponsored by Spanish Prayer Group INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION AND COMMUNITY LIFE McGann Conference Center in the O’Connor Building “DOROTHY DAY PEACEMAKER FOR OUR TIMES” APRIL 30, 2015 AT 7:30PM Presenters: Sr . Mar gar et Rohde r .c. & Mar ilyn Hallam, Cenacle Staff Associate Offering: $35. More information call at 631-588-8366 FAITH AND LIGHT Faith-sharing organization for people with developmental challenges and their families and caregivers. MEETING: Friday, May 1st at 7:00pm at Parish of the Holy Cross, Nesconset MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE (All proceeds to SJOG) MAY, 9 & 10, 2015 After all Masses Speaker: MARTHA HENNESSY,Ms. Day’s granddaughter More information call Professor Paul Ginnetty: 631-687-2681 More information call Alfonso Paredes or Jack Lafferty at 631-234-6535 THE TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY The first trip of the Spring took place the 13th of April with a group formed by a mixture of the many communities that make up St. John of God Parish. It was a beautiful day and many people took advantage of the opportunity to walk on the boardwalk along the ocean and enjoy the sun. Some won a little and some lost a little. But everybody was happy having gone. EL VIAJE A ATLANTIC CITY El primer viaje de la Primavera fue el 13 de abril con un grupo mezclado de muchas comunidades que forman la Parroquia San Juan de Dios. Fue un día muy bonito y muchas personas aprovecharon la oportunidad de andar a lado del oceano y tomar el sol. Algunos ganaron algo y otros perderon algo. Sin embargo todos estaban contentos por haber ido al viaje. SUPPORT THE YOUTH GROUP AND SOCCER TEAM OF ST. JOHN OF GOD Buy a $5.00 chance First Prize: Second Prize: Third Prize: iPhone6 $500.00 Cash $250.00 Cash Drawing/Sorteo: April 25 @7pm Mass GRUPO DE JOVENES Y EQUIPO DE FUTBOL DE ST. JOHN OF GOD Compre un boleto de $5.00 y gane: Primer Premio: Segundo Premio: Tercer Premio: iPhone6 $500.00 Efectivo $250.00 Efectivo SORTEO: 25 DE ABRIL DESPUES DE LA MISA DE LAS 7:00PM We are St. John of God Parish—Committed to Faith, Family and Community! Somos La Parroquia de San Juan de Dios - Comprometidos a La Fe, La Familia, y La Comunidad! EL AMOR ES NUESTRA MISION (Libro del Encuentro Mundial) Para preparanos a participar en el encuentro mundial de la familia puede comprar este libro a través de la Oficina del Ministerio Hispano 516-678-5800 Ext 606. COMPUTADORES Y LA FE Lo siguiente puede ayudarle mantener una conexión con su fe católica. Vaticano: www.vatican.va Diócesis de Rockville Centre: http:www.drvc.org/ Conferencia Nacional de Obispos: http//www.usccb.org/ Asociación de Músicos Hispanos del Este:www.amphe.org Telecare:http:www.telecaretv.org/ Encuentro Mundial de la Familia www.worldmeeting2015.org EL GRAN CONCIERTO DE LA RESURRECCION. La gente asistió a este Concierto con mucho entusiasmo tanto como mucha devoción. Los Mensajeros de Dios y Los Mensjaritos de Dios iniciaron un programa que contó con otros grupos de músicos y cantantes tambien. Tenemos que mencionar que este evento incluyó comida hecha y donada por miembros de nuestra parroquia. Fue un gran éxito este evento pro-fondos para SJOG; los Miembros del Grupo Carismátco merecen FELICITACIONES!!! THE RESURRECTION CONCERT Many people attended this concert with devotion and enthusiasm. Initiated by one of the musicians in our Charismatic Prayer Group, the concert was also one of the First Spring Fundraising events. Food was provided by members of the Prayer Group and a raffle was included. It was a successful activity in many ways: spiritually, financially, and socially. CONGRATULATIONS! Lectio Divina: is a form of prayer using Sacred Lectio Divina: es una forma de oración utilizando Scripture. It is a four step process, using Scripture as its las Sagradas Escrituras. Se trata de un proceso de cuatro basis to get to know our Lord in a more profound way. It is a pasos, usando las Escrituras como base para conocer a process that was developed by St. Benedict and can be used nuestro Señor en una forma más profunda. Fue un in individual prayer or in a group. proceso desarrollado por San Benedicto y se puede utilizar como oración individual o grupal. 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. 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 STEP 1: READ: What does the Biblical Text Say? At the most basic level: What is going on in this discípulo del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo. Amén. PASO 1: LEER: ¿Qué dice el texto bíblico? En el Scriptural passage? You have to identify a WORD, nivel más básico: ¿Qué está pasando en este pasaje PHRASE, IDEA that touches your heart….that the Lord bíblico? Usted tiene que identificar una PALABRA, places in your heart….. FIRST READING: read the text out loud FRASE, IDEA que toca su corazón…..que el Señor pone en tu corazón….. slowly and intentionally. PRIMERA LECTURA: lea el texto en voz alta REFLECTION: take several minutes to lenta y deliberadamente. reflect on the reading and allow the Holy Spirit to surface REFLEXIÓN: tome varios minutos para a WORD, A PHRASE, AN IDEA/CONCEPT that is reflexionar sobre la lectura y permitir que el Espíritu central to the meaning of the text for you (What is the Santo le revele UNA PALABRA, UNA FRASE, UNA Biblical text saying?). IDEA/CONCEPTO que es el centro del significado del INTERNALIZE: repeat the word or phrase texto para usted (¿Qué le está diciendo el texto bíblico?). either out loud or in your heart. INTERNALIZAR: repetir la palabra o frase en voz alta o en su corazón. STEP 2: MEDITATE: What is Jesus saying to me personally through this Scripture Text? What does God PASO 2: MEDITAR: ¿Qué me está diciendo want me to know or see through this Scripture Text. How personalmente Jesús a través del texto de la Escritura? does this text speak to my experience in life? ¿Qué es lo que Dios quiere que conozca o vea a través del texto de la Escritura? ¿Cómo este texto me habla a mi SECOND READING: read the same experiencia en la vida? passage again. SEGUNDA LECTURA: leer el mismo pasaje. MEDITATION: take several minutes to reflect on the question: What is Jesus saying to me MEDITACIÓN: tome varios minutos para personally through this Scripture Text? reflexionar sobre la pregunta: ¿Qué me está diciendo personalmente Jesús a través de este texto de la STEP 3: PRAY: My Lord has spoken to me in the Escritura? Scriptural Text: What do I want to say back to him in PASO 3: ORAR: Mi Señor me ha hablado en el texto Prayer? Bíblico: ¿Qué es lo que le quiero decir a Dios en oración? THIRD READING: may want to re-read TERCERA LECTURA: puede volver a leer el the same passage again. mismo pasaje. REFLECTION: Jesus has spoken to me REFLEXIÓN: Jesús me ha hablado personally in this Scriptural text. What do I want to say personalmente en este texto Bíblico. ¿Qué quiero decir a to my Lord in Prayer? mi Señor en oración? PRAYER: say your prayer to our Lord ORACIÓN: diga su oración a Señor ya sea en either out loud or interiorly. voz alta o interiormente. STEP 4: CONTEMPLATE / ACT: As a result of PASO 4: CONTEMPLAR / ACTUAR: Como my prayer, what is Jesus calling me to DO (this week) as resultado de mi oración, ¿A qué Jesús me está llamando a result of this process? Finally, our prayer calls us to HACER (esta semana) como resultado de este proceso? action ultimately to be more compassionate and faithful. Por último, nuestra oración nos invita a la acción, en CONTEMPLATE: on what our Lord is calling definitiva, a ser más compasivo y fiel. you to do as a result of this process. 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