Our Lady of Fatima Parish Community

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1 Fatima Focus Our Lady of Fatima Parish Community 6 Cottonwood Road - Manorhaven, New York ourladyoffatimapw.org ourladyoffatima.wordpress.com Firmly rooted in our Roman Catholic tradition, we, the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima are a welcoming, caring and inclusive community of believers. We seek to bear witness to Christ s love for all in our lives, in our community and in our world. Parish Mission Statement worship and in our educational, spiritual and social justice programs and in our commitment to stewardship. We are a collaborative, diverse, multi-cultural parish dedicated to reaching out to all God s people, especially those in need. We strive to continue the mission of Jesus through All are welcome in this parish. Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Sundays Weekdays Sat.: 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish) Mon. - Fri: 8:00 AM Sun.: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM (Family Liturgy), Holydays 11:30 A.M. Eve: 7:30 PM - Day: 8:00 AM Rectory Office: Mon. - Fri.: 9 AM - 12 Noon & 1-5 PM; Sat.: 9AM - 5PM Sun.: 9 AM - 1PM Rectory Phone: Rectory Fax: Religious Education: Convent: Parish Outreach: (See page 2 for further Parish information.)

2 Parish Staff Reverend Steven J. Peterson, Pastor Sister Gerri O Neill, O.P. Director Faith Formation Sister Kathy Somerville, O.P. Director Parish Social Ministry Arthur Candido, Deacon Helen Mochwart, Music Director Barbara Minerva, Business Manager Office Personnel Rectory Secretaries: Jose Machuca Leonor Sanchez Faith Formation Secretary: Patricia Devine Sacraments Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 4:45pm or by Appointment Baptism: Please contact the rectory four to six weeks in advance for information and appointment. Marriage: Those planning a wedding should contact the rectory at least 6 months in advance (516) Anointing of the Sick: Every 4 th Sunday of the Month (11:30am Mass) Devotions Our Lady of Fatima Novena: Mondays following the 8:00am Mass. Rosary: After Daily Mass Apostolado Hispano Misa en Español: Los Sábados a las 7:00pm. Bautizos: El 4 Sábado del mes durante la misa en español. Los padres deben llamar a la rectoría, (516) , al menos dos meses antes. Confesiones: Llamar y hacer cita (516) Matrimonio: Parejas deben llamar a la rectoría, (516) , al menos 6 meses antes de la fecha del la boda. Parish Ministries Altar Servers: Deacon Arthur Candido (516) Altar Server Schedule: Jane Candido (516) Baptism Preparation: Rev. Steven Peterson (516) Bereavement: Yvonne Calabrese (516) Building & Grounds: Christopher Bollerman (516) Communication to the Sick: Deacon Arthur Candido (516) CaringHands Prayer Chain: Marge Walsh (516) Extraordinary Ministers of Communion: Leonor Sanchez (516) Faith Formation Board: Dan Trunk (516) Finance Council: Leonel Galvez, (516) Gardening: S. Kathy Somerville, O.P. (516) Barbara Minerva (516) Lectors: Moderator: S. Kathy Somerville, O.P. Schedule: Jane Candido (516) Liturgy & Spirituality: Rev. Steven Peterson (516) Music: Helen Mochwart (516) Offering Counters: Helen Raduazzo (516) Pastoral Council: Agatha Cotilletta (516) Alicia McGrath (516) Parish Trustee: Mike Barry (516) Maria Carpinelli (516) Small Faith Communities: Sister Gerri O Neill, O.P. (516) Ushers: Michael Raduazzo (516) Websites: Janina Krach (516) Parish Website: Facebook: Blog: ourladyoffatimapw.wordpress.com

3 S e p t e m b e r 1 3, P a g e 1 Mass Intentions Monday, September 14 th 8:00 a.m. The People of the Parish Wednesday, September 16 th 8:00 a.m. Alfonso Raimo Thursday, September 17 th 8:00 a.m. Helen Gorman Tuesday, September 15 th 8:00 a.m. James H. Shaw, Jr. Friday, September 18 th 8:00 a.m. AnnMarie Gillespie Kulako Saturday, September 19 th 5:00 p.m. Alfonso Raimo 7:00 p.m. Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Sunday, September 20 th 8:00 a.m. George Moroney, Jr. 10:00 a.m. Concetta Petruzzo 11:30 a.m. Alfonso Raimo Prayers for the Sick Your prayers are requested for: Rick Atkinson, Babies: Eliana & Nicolas Ardovini, Ryan Armstrong, Bree Bellavita, Rose Bennett, Michele Bischoff, Baby: Darian James Bogin, Virginia Cantino, Mary St. John Clark, Charlie Crum, Gerri De Feo, Michael DiLeo, Kyle Faticone, Charlie Fertitta, Patrick Finnegan, Kathryn Giulitti, Kathleen Grace, Florence Gramarossa, Marie Hayes, Josie Johnson, Michael Katz, Rita Knizewski, Kathleen Lewis, Rita Marchese, Norma Mazzeo, Catherine McEneaney, Elaina McLoughin, Robert McSweeney, Don Mochwart, Charles Murphy, Carol Nesbit, Jesse Nesbit, George O Krepkie, Seraphina O Brien, Terry Olivo, John Orr, Barbara Walsh Padilla, Thomas Panullo, Glenn Petersons, Theresa Pontillo, Harold Poole, Ana Romero, Baby: Esme Schaeffer, Diana Schmeltzer, Justin Simeon, Jim Simonsen, Eileen Smith, Linda Crum Smith, Angela Starchich, Annie Tolentino, Carlos Torres, Margaret Marie Trinko, Carla Vario, Marilyn Zahn-Veritzan, Darlene Vignec, Mary Whol, Andrew Wykowski and all who are homebound or have special needs. In the second reading today, St. James has harsh words for those who do not put their faith into action. May we be such good stewards of God s gifts to us that we can never be accused of having faith that does nothing in practice. SUNDAY COLLECTION September 6: $3, Thank you for your generous sacrificial giving! Your faithful sacrificial giving each week helps Our Lady of Fatima to continue our Pastoral Ministries and care for our parish buildings. Thanks, Fr. Steve Saturday: Sunday: Mass Schedule September 19 th & September 20 th 5:00 PM ~ Fr. Steve 7:00 PM ~ Misa Hispana 8:00 AM ~ Fr. Steve 10:00 AM ~ Fr. Steve 11:30 AM ~ Fr. Steve

4 S e p t e m b e r 1 3, P a g e 2 WORSHIP Readings for the week Monday, September 14 th ~ Exaltation of the Cross Numbers 21:4b-9 Philippians 2:6-11 John 3:13-17 Tuesday September 15 th 1 Timothy 3:1-13 John 19:25-27* or Luke 2:33-35* Wednesday, September 16 th 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Luke 7:31-35 Thursday, September 17 th 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Luke 7:36-50 Friday, September 18 th 1 Timothy 6:2c-12 Luke 8:1-3 Saturday, September 19 th 1 Timothy 6:13-16 Luke 8:4-15 Sunday, September 20 th 25 th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Wisdom 2:12, In the Book of Wisdom, we are reminded how the wicked ones will plot against the just one with revilement, torture and even death. The SACRAMENT OF PENANCE is celebrated on Saturday from 4:00 PM until 4:45 PM. All are welcome to this celebration of forgiveness and peace. If Saturday afternoon is not possible, please call Fr. Steve and schedule an appointment. The LITURGY COMMITTEE will be meeting TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 th, at 7:30 PM in the SACRISTY. LITURGICAL MINISTERS: There will be a meeting for all Liturgical Ministers on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 th. Please come to either the 10:00 AM or 7:30 PM meeting. The meeting will be held in the SACRISTY. The SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK will be celebrated on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 th, at the 11:30 AM Mass. All are welcome to celebrate this sacrament of healing and forgiveness. ADULTS PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENTS OF CONFIRMATION & HOLY EUCHARIST: If any adult is interested in preparing to celebrate the sacraments of Confirmation or Holy Eucharist please contact Fr. Steve. We meet once a month starting in September. Confirmation and First Eucharist will be celebrated on Pentecost. Pentecost will be celebrated on May 15 th, All are welcome! Second Reading: James 3:16 4:3 The Apostle James tells us that our own passions and self-interests are the source of conflict and war. Gospel: Mark 9:39-37 In the Gospel, Jesus is aware of these human evils, and predicts his own passion and resurrection. He warms the Twelve against the allure of ambition and greatness, admonishing them to be servants to all. The Reflection Question for the week is: Jesus asks the disciples to tell him who they think he is. HOW WOULD I ANSWER THIS QUESTION FROM JESUS TODAY? If you are a member of a different faith tradition or have not been baptized into any faith tradition and are interested in learning more about the Roman Catholic tradition of faith, please call Fr. Steve. The first meeting will be on MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 th, at 7:15 PM in the Parish Office. All are welcome! Please remember to pray the prayer of Pope St. John XXIII for peace in our world each day. Also remember to pray the ARISE in CHRIST prayer that was distributed a few weeks ago. Several months ago, Bishop Murphy requested each parish to set aside one hour each month as a time to pray for peace in the world. We had our first holy hour for peace in June on the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. Bishop Murphy has also requested that the faithful of the diocese pray the rosary once a week for peace in the world.

5 S e p t e m b e r 1 3, P a g e 3 people in need. Envelopes for the Catholic Ministries Appeal are available at the main HOLY HOUR FOR PEACE: We will have entrance of the church. It s not too late to contribute our next Holy Hour for Peace on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 th to the Catholic Ministries Appeal for All gifts, from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. All are to the annual Catholic Ministries Appeal are very most welcome! There will be time for private prayer much appreciated. Your gift does so much good to as well as time for communal prayer. The Holy serve the many pastoral needs of our diocese and Hour will close with Benediction. our own parish. The RESPECT LIFE OFFICE of the Diocese of Rockville Center has asked each parish to have a Holy Hour for Life during the month of October. Our Lady of Fatima will have this Holy Hour for Life on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 th, from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. All are welcome! ADMINISTRATION FAITH DIRECT: Please consider using Faith Direct for making your weekly contributions to Our Lady of Fatima Parish. It s very easy to sign up. If you are interested you can pick up a registration form in the Parish Office The BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE: Thus far we have collected $347,399 for the restoration of the church. We have spent $149,685 on the windows, roof, exterior walls and the refinishing of the sanctuary furnishings. That leaves us with $241,535 to complete what remains to be done in the church and wing. We hope that the memorials that will be available for the wing will help us generate $50,000 that we can earmark for the church restoration. While a good number of the estimates have been submitted, there are still some that have to be attained before we make any final recommendations. We will meet again in September to continue our conversation. We are also in the process of obtaining estimates to replace the sidewalks along Cottonwood Road side of the church. THE CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL for 2015 is still underway in the diocese. Many thanks to all those who have contributed to the CMA. It s still not too late to make a pledge for Our hope is that as many parishioners participate as possible. Your gift, no matter how large or small, is very important. If you haven t given as yet, please consider doing so in the coming few weeks. Your gift supports our diocese and our parish for many important pastoral care programs to so many Next weekend (September 19 th -20 th ) there will be a second collection for St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility in Amityville. This facility accommodates our retired priests who require assistance with daily living, while still allowing them to serve as active, fully engaged members of the community. It is also a place for our priests to go on a temporary basis as they recover from illness or other injury. A brochure highlighting the St.Pius X Enriched Living Facility may have been mailed to you, or may be found in the entranceway of the church this weekend. Please take a brochure and prayerfully consider a donation to the St.Pius X Enriched Living Facility Fund. You may use the special envelope for this collection and drop it is the second collection next weekend. Thank you for taking the time to consider your contribution to this important annual collection. For more information or to donate online, go to or call Ext.229, for more information. Dear Friends, COMMUNITY September is always a very busy month! Schools re-open after the summer vacation, businesses return to their normal schedule. It s also a busy time in the life of a parish. Faith Formation gets underway once again, parish committees, parish leadership, pastoral council start to meet once again. Pastoral care programs become busier as people get back into their routines. During the last two or three months we have been praying the Arise in Christ prayer together at Mass at the conclusion of the Universal Prayer. In the Arise in Christ prayer we pray these words: we believe that you are doing something new, calling us to arise together in Christ to celebrate

6 S e p t e m b e r 1 3, P a g e 4 the fullness of life. Next weekend (September shield himself but gave himself over to the wrath 19 th & 20 th ) each of you will have the opportunity of those he came to save. to sign-up for Arise in Christ. The gospel will be proclaimed a little differently than usual. There The commentator continues: This Isaian servant will be more voices participating in the is only fully identified in the person and through proclamation of the gospel. Sr. Gerri and Trish the mission of Jesus. The servant provides the Walsh will speak at all the Masses inviting us to template for us to understand the salvific join with other parishioners in small faith sharing suffering of the one whom Peter identifies as the groups for the first season of Arise in Christ. The Christ. No sooner did Peter speak that noble first season gets underway the week of October declaration than Jesus began to identify himself as 4 th and concludes the week of November 8 th. Each Christ in terms of suffering. He would be rejected, week participants will gather together in small would suffer greatly, and be killed. Jesus then groups for about 90 minutes to share faith goes on to say that his followers will be identified together. Each small group will have a facilitator in the same way - sharing in the suffering of and each member of the group has a guide book Christ through their suffering for being his to prepare for the weekly small group meeting. disciples - Jesus followers become who they truly are, living and breathing reflections of him to the world. If you can join season one I encourage you to do so. I know that I intend to be a participant for each of the seasons. I truly believe that if you join one of the small faith sharing groups you will be incredibly blest and be very happy that you joined a small group. So start to pray about it this week so that when we come together next weekend you will be ready to sign up for Arise in Christ. A commentator on this week s readings writes: Today s first reading and gospel feature two figures who are willingly defined by their suffering, for it is through their suffering that they are able to show their true face to the world. Deutero-Isaiah never names the servant he has described in four poignant songs. However, the prophet has described in vivid details the suffering he endured for the sake of his ministry. In order to speak a word to rouse his contemporaries, he endured their rejection; to establish justice for the nations, he let himself be beaten and mocked. To be the light of the nations and the liberator of the prisoners, he accepted being spat upon. To bring healing and wholeness to the blind, to the deaf and the lame, he did not Pierre Teilhard de Chardin affirmed: that Christianity plays an irreplaceable role with its astonishing revelation that suffering, if rightly embraced, can be transformed into an expression of love and a principal of action. Suffering remains an adversary, yet at the same time, it can prove to be the disciples advocate, uprooting selfishness and enabling one to become completely centered in Christ as God. So this week let each of us prayerfully consider the words of Deutero-Isaiah and the words of Jesus about the mystery of suffering and its meaning in our lives. Let each of us with Peter make our profession of faith and listen to the Lord Jesus as he reveals to us what that profession of faith is truly about! And don t forget to think about joining a small faith sharing group for season one of Arise in Christ! Peace, Fr. Steve The ANNUAL GARAGE SALE will be held on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 th, in the PARISH CENTER & PARKING LOT. If you want to help with

7 S e p t e m b e r 1 3, P a g e 5 the Garage Sale, please contact Laura Costa at September will be LONG WALK TO FREEDOM by or call the Parish Office. We can use Nelson Mandela. help in setting up, covering the tables on the day of the Garage Sale, and the clean up after it s all done. Please see the flyer in the bulletin for more details. YOUTH CHOIR: Attention, all children from the age of 6 thru 12: Our parish is forming a Youth Choir under the direction of Rob and Kat Nolfe. All are welcome. For information, please call or It will be a great experience for all those who become a part of our Youth Choir. The only requirement is that you like to sing. The PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 th, at 7:30 PM in the RECTORY. The STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE will meet on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 nd, at 7:30 PM in the SACRISTY. The COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE will meet on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 st, at 7:15 PM in the PARISH OFFICE. PASTA DINNER: Now that our Parish Picnic and Annual Raffle are behind us we would like to start planning for our Pasta Supper. We need some parishioners to help organize the Pasta Supper. If you would like to help please call the Parish Office. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who put their faith into action by using their gifts freely in support of our parish ministries and community activities. FAITH FORMATION Indulge your spirit this season by joining ARISE Together in Christ! Experience the new approach to Catholic Spiritual renewal that is spreading across the world. ARISE offers the opportunity for strengthening your faith, a deeper relationship with Christ and others through prayer and the Scriptures in small group discussions. Sign Up Weekend: Date: September 19 th & 20 th Time: At all Masses Impt: You will have your choice of which small group will fit your life. Do you wish to have more information? Call or Sister Gerri / GerriIrish@aol.com Trish Walsh / trishawalsh@gmail.com READING GROUP: Our next meeting will be on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 th. The book for

8 S e p t e m b e r 1 3, P a g e 6 YOUTH MINISTRY: One of the ongoing challenges for our parish is to provide ministry for our young people (teens and young adults). While we have had two youth ministers over the last two or three years the response has been less than overwhelming for many different reasons. Over the last few years Our Lady of Fatima parish has worked with St. Peter s and St. Aloysius to provide this important ministry to the teens of our parishes. Last year our Youth Minister resigned because of a much better job offer that she could not refuse. The year before the Youth Minister resigned and took a position at a Catholic High School as Campus Minister following the closing of St. Ignatius Retreat House, which was itself a part of the Youth Ministry programs for our three parishes. Continuity has been a challenge in recent years. Trying to discern what Youth Ministry might be like in the twenty first century is a challenge. The schedules of young people are incredibly full so the way Youth Ministry is done in any one parish has to be very creative and flexible using all the technological tools that are available to proclaim the Gospel message to our young people and engaging them in a ministry that is life-challenging and giving them an experience of a faith-filled community. Please keep Youth Ministry in your prayer in the coming weeks that, together with the other two parishes and the parents of young people and the young people themselves, we might be able to create and maintain a Youth Ministry that meets the needs of our three parishes. LAUDATO SI (Praise be to you Lord): This encyclical by Pope Francis has been the source of many conversations and comments both pro and con. If you would like to take a closer look at the encyclical you are welcome to come to a conversation on it that will be held in a few weeks. Copies of the encyclical are available. If you would be interested in joining a conversation on the encyclical please call the Parish Office at The dates will be on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 st, and again on SEPTEMBER 28 th, at 10:00 AM or 7:30 PM. St. Aidan Parish, Williston Park. Will begin a Study Program called The Mystery of God: Who God Is and Why He Matters on September 22 nd for 7 weeks with 2 sessions, morning or evening. For nformation contact Toti Conforti, or toticon@aol.com Faith Formation All families who are registered in our Faith Formation program should have received a mailing with information about our year. Confirmation families also received a mailing with your time for The Confirmation Conversations on Wednesday, September 23 rd. If your family has not received a mailing please contact the Faith Formation office: OUTREACH Parish Social Ministry FOOD PANTRY Thank you to all those who have donated to Our Lady of Fatima Food Pantry. Please remember to check the expiration dates on all your donated items. Toiletries are always welcome! CaringHands Corner IT TAKES A COMMUNITY Andrew was 16 years old when he had his swimming accident. He and his parents were devastated when they were told he most likely would never walk again. Being a people of faith they turned to God and their church community. They reached out to the CaringHands prayer chain and so it began. Last week I informed you that our boy was walking at Christmas with the aid of crutches. In the beginning of August, CaringHands received an invitation which read as

9 S e p t e m b e r 1 3, P a g e 7 follows: The family invited us attend a MASS OF CELEBRATION in thankful support of Andrew. We Un Mensaje de could not have done it without you..! Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 3:00 PM; Church of St. Anne Garden City. Nuestro Párroco Afterwards, join us back at the house for a SUMMER AFTERNOON BARBECUE! Queridos Amigos, As we entered the Narthex of the very beautiful church, there standing at the top of the stairs stood Andrew tall and erect hugging everyone who approached, including us. When we mentioned we were from Our Lady of Fatima CaringHands he thanked us for the prayers, cards and especially for coming. At that moment, I think we all felt the presence of the HOLY SPIRIT and we were filled with joy. We met his parents and they too were so thrilled that four of us were able to make this wonderful faith filled celebration of LOVE. Over 200 people filled that church on that very hot summer afternoon. As Msgr. Harold pointed out in his inspiring homily, we were there because we cared. We knew the young man and his family needed our help in whatever capacity we were able to give. He called us GOOD SAMARITANS. Msgr. Harold told us that Andrew s faith had deepened and we received so much from him in return. The Barbecue was wonderful and the food was delicious. The day was perfect, but nothing could compare to the events that took place in the celebration of the Eucharist. Both Andrew and Robert (a thirteen year old boy who Andrew met and befriended in rehab) were anointed by Msgr. Harold during Mass. One never thinks of themselves as being a Good Samaritan. We just do what we do because we have been called by God and we hope and pray that if we ever need a community, one will be there for us. We the CaringHands Card Ministry will never forget this day and it was a privilege to be a part of it. Prayers are still needed for a full recovery as Andrew still needs some medical rehabilitation. As you think of this journey of faith please remember the rest of our sick and homebound. Remember it takes a community and we are community. God Bless our wonderful Fatima Family. Septiembre es siempre un mes muy ocupado. Escuelas se abren de nuevo después de las vacaciones de verano y las empresas vuelven a su programa normal. También es una temporada muy ocupada en la vida de una parroquia. Formación en la Fe se pone en marcha de nuevo, los comités parroquiales, el liderazgo de la parroquia, el consejo pastoral comienzan a reunirse de nuevo. Programas de cuidado pastoral se hacen más ocupados cuando la gente vuelva a su rutina. Durante los últimos dos o tres meses hemos estado orando la oración, Levántense en Cristo, juntos en la misa a la conclusión de la Plegaria Universal. En la oración, Levántate: Unámonos en Cristo, decimos estas palabras: "creemos que tú estás haciendo algo nuevo, llamándonos a levantarnos juntos en Cristo para celebrar la plenitud de la vida." El próximo fin de semana (19 y 20 de septiembre), cada uno de ustedes tendrá la oportunidad a inscribirse para Levántense en Cristo. Se proclamará el Evangelio de una manera un poco diferente de lo usual. Habrá más voces participando en la proclamación del evangelio. La Hermana Gerri y Trish Walsh hablará en todas las Misas para invitarnos a unirnos con otros feligreses para compartir la fe en grupos pequeños durante la primera temporada de Levántate: Unámonos en Cristo. La primera temporada se pone en marcha la semana del 4 de octubre y concluye la semana del 8 de noviembre. Cada semana los participantes se reunirán en grupos pequeños por unos 90 minutos para compartir la fe juntos. Cada grupo pequeño tendrá un facilitador y cada miembro del grupo tendrá una guía para prepararse para la reunión semanal del grupo pequeño.

10 S e p t e m b e r 1 3, P a g e 8 por ser sus discípulos los seguidores de Jesús se hacen quiénes realmente son, reflexiones vivos y respirantes de él para el mundo. Si tú puedes unirte para la temporada #1, te animo a que lo hagas. Sé que tengo la intención de participar en cada una de las temporadas. Sinceramente creo que si tú te unes a uno de los grupos pequeños que comparten la fe, tú serás increíblemente bendecido y muy feliz por haber participado en un grupo pequeño. Esta semana empieza a orar sobre este asunto para que, cuando nos reunamos el próximo fin de semana, estarás listo para inscribirte en Levántate: Unámonos en Cristo. Un comentarista sobre las lecturas de esta semana escribe: "La primera lectura y el evangelio de hoy nos presentan dos figuras que voluntariamente se definen por su sufrimiento, porque es a través de su sufrimiento que puedan mostrar su rostro verdadero al mundo. El Segundo Isaías nunca identifica el siervo que él ha descrito en cuatro canciones conmovedoras. Sin embargo, el profeta ha descrito en detalles vívidos el sufrimiento que soportó a causa de su ministerio. Para hablar una palabra que despertaría a sus contemporáneos, él soportó su rechazo; para establecer justicia para las naciones, se dejó estar golpeado y burlado. Para ser la luz de las naciones y el libertador de los prisioneros, aceptó que en él lo escupieron. Para traer sanación y la integridad a los ciegos, a los sordos y cojos, no se protegió a sí mismo, sino que se entregó a la ira de aquellos para quienes él vino para salvar." El comentarista continúa: "Este siervo de Isaías solamente se identifica plenamente en la persona y a través de la misión de Jesús. El siervo provee la plantilla para que entendamos el sufrimiento salvífico de aquel quien Pedro identifica como el Cristo. Tan pronto como Pedro habló esa noble declaración, Jesús comenzó a identificarse como Cristo en términos de sufrimiento. Él sería rechazado, sufriría mucho, y estaría asesinado." Jesús continúa diciendo que sus seguidores serán identificados de la misma manera -- compartiendo el sufrimiento de Cristo a través de su sufrimiento Pierre Teilhard de Chardin afirmó: que el cristianismo tiene un papel insustituible con su revelación sorprendente de que el sufrimiento, abrazado correctamente, se puede transformar en una expresión de amor y un principio de acción. El sufrimiento sigue siendo adversario, pero al mismo tiempo, puede ser defensor de los discípulos, desarraigando el egoísmo y haciendo posible que alguien sea completamente centrada en Cristo como Dios." Esta semana, que todos consideremos en oración las palabras de Segundo Isaías y las palabras de Jesús sobre el misterio de sufrimiento y su significado en nuestras vidas. Que cada uno de nosotros, junto con Pedro, haga nuestra profesión de fe y escuche al Señor Jesús, mientras él nos revela lo que la profesión de fe realmente significa. Y no se olvide pensar en unirse a un grupo pequeño que comparte la fe para la temporada #1 de Levántate: Unámonos en Cristo. Paz, Padre Steve Nuestra Venta Anual de Garaje está programada para el Sábado, 19 de Septiembre, comenzando a las 9:00 AM hasta las 4:00 PM. Usted puede dejar donación en el Centro. De las 6:30 hasta las 8 00 PM Gracias por su colaboración. Si usted está interesado en ayudar, por favor, llame a la Oficina de la Parroquia al VOLUNTARIOS: Nuestra Parroquia está en necesidad de Ministros de Comunión, Miembros para el Consejo Hispano, Monaguillos/as o algún tipo de servicio comunitario. Si usted está interesado en dar Comunión o ser un Lector durante la Misa Hispana o tal vez quiere que su hijo/a sea monaguillo/a, para más información puede llamar a José al

11 S e p t e m b e r 1 3, P a g e 9 ASISTENCIA PARROQUIAL RETREATS, WORKSHOPS AND DAYS/EVENINGS OF PRAYER Nuestra Despensa de Alimentos: El verano está aquí y eso significa que las donaciones de alimentos disminuirán a medida que la gente se va de vacaciones y no hay unidades de alimentos programados. Por favor, recuerde traer comida con usted a la iglesia (incluso una lata o dos) o puede dejar una donación (con la etiqueta despensa de alimentos ) en la canasta durante la colecta para que podamos seguir apoyando la despensa durante los próximos meses. Le pedimos que por favor revise las fechas de vencimientos de sus donaciones debido a que hemos estado recibiendo algunos de estos elementos expirados. APOSTOLADO HISPANO Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima Declaración de Misión Parroquial Arraigados firmemente en nuestra tradición católica romana, nosotros, la parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima, somos una comunidad de creyentes que acoge a todos, cuida de todos e incluye a todos. Intentamos dar evidencia del amor de Cristo para todos en nuestras vidas, en nuestra comunidad y en todo nuestro mundo. Nos esforzamos en continuar la misión de Jesús por medio del culto y por medio de nuestros programas de educación, espiritualidad y justicia social y en nuestro compromiso de corresponsabilidad de la vida parroquial. Somos una parroquia colaboradora, diversa y multicultural, dedicada a extenderse a todo el pueblo de Dios, especialmente a los más necesitados. Todos son bienvenidos a esta parroquia! At the Ronkonkoma Cenacle September & October, 2015 September 18-20, 2015 TRANSFORMING FEAR INTO FREEDOM Each year the pace of life increases, violence creeps closer to our homes and peace is more a wish than a reality. This healing retreat will focus on how Jesus sent the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23) to transform His apostles and us. Presenter: Fr. Matt Linn, SJ Offering: $235 - No Sunday lunch. $180 Commuters $50 deposit required to hold your reservation Sunday, September 20, :00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. HEALING LIFE S TRANSITIONS Professional Day for Spiritual Directors Presenter: Fr. Matt Linn, SJ Offering: $35 $15 deposit required to hold your reservation Saturday, October 3, :00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. at the Maude Adams House, 9:30 a.m. arrivals and refreshments I SAW GOODNESS WRITTEN EVERYWHERE St. Thérèse Couderc, August 10, 1866 This year the Cenacle Family commemorates the 150th Anniversary of St. Thérèse Courderc s mystical experience of beholding God s infinite goodness. Let us discover how indescribably sweet it can be for us to discover the golden sparkle of goodness, in everything, especially ourselves! Presenters: Sr. Kathryn Madden, r.c. and Sr. Mary Spratt, r.c. Offering: $50-Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation. October 2-4, 2015 MERCY WITHIN MERCY WITHIN MERCY - SEEING OURSELVES WITH GOD S LOVING GAZE We often think that our dark side, our sins and our shadows are not pleasing to God. We use our own standards to measure and define what gains us access to our God. Pope Francis reminded us not to be

12 S e p t e m b e r 1 3, P a g e 10 afraid of tenderness. Let us try to see ourselves with the eyes of faith with the loving gaze of our Diocese of Rockville Centre Merciful, Tender God where nothing can separate us Golden Wedding Liturgy from that Love for which we long. Presenter: Fr. Larry Lewis, M.M. Offering: $235 - No Sunday lunch. $180 Commuters $50 deposit required to hold your reservation Sunday, October 4, 2015 LABYRINTH GRAND OPENING 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. arrivals We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight 2 Cor. 5:7 Sundays, 2015: October 4, December : February 7, March 6, at 2:00 p.m. All dates weather permitting, no alternate dates. GUIDED LABYRINTH WALKS The labyrinth is a metaphor of our journey through life. It quiets the mind, and opens the heart. For people who find it difficult to sit and be quiet, walking comes readily. Come experience the sacred path leading to union. Walks are guided by Sr. Margaret Rohde, r.c. Veriditas Certified Labyrinth Facilitator trained by Dr. Lauren Artress, and Lyn Quinn, Cenacle Staff Associate Free will Offering Reservations Required This fall, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Church of St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa and on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Church of Christ the King in Commack. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 pm. Couples may register for ONE LITUGY. Registration form and complete instructions can be obtained at the rectory. Registration must be received by the Office of Worship by Sept. 18 th for October 4 th liturgy, and October 23 rd for the November 8 th liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the spring for those who may find that more convenient. Dates for spring celebrations will be communicated at a later time. If you call , extension 207 Seminary of the Immaculate Conception Communion Breakfast at Seminary of the Immaculate Conception The Friends of the Seminary, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, invite you to their Annual Communion Breakfast, Sunday, September 20, Mass at 11 AM followed by brunch and presentation in the Refectory. Celebrant and speaker will be Reverend Nicholas Zientarski, Dean of Seminarians, St. Joseph s Seminary. R.s.v.p. by September 15 th - $30 per ticket. For reservation and information, Seminary Development Office, x 102; bmalone@icseminary.edu. Tickets to Papal Mass at Madison Square Garden 9/25/25 The Diocese of Rockville Centre will distribute tickets to the Papal Mass at Madison Square Garden on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 6:30 pm thorough a lottery process.

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