Saint John the Evangelist-Saint Rocco Roman Catholic Parish

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1 Saint John the Evangelist-Saint Rocco Roman Catholic Parish Parish Office st Street Brooklyn, New York Phone: Fax: Website: Office Hours Tuesday - Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm Monday - Thursday 4:00pm-6:30pm Friday 9:00am-2:00pm Rev. Kenneth J. Grande, Pastor Rev. Angel Luis Medrano - Matos, C. M. Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass English 5:30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Sunday Masses English 8:45 a.m. St. John the Evangelist Spanish 10:00 a.m. St. John the Evangelist English 11:45 a.m. St. Rocco (27th Street, between 4th and 5th Avenues) Mon.-Fri. Masses English 8:30 a.m. St. John the Evangelist Friday Mass Spanish 7:30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Confessions/Confesiónes Saturdays 4:30pm - 5:00pm Sábado a las 4:30pm - 5:00pm Live In Faith Give In Love Vivir En La Fe Dar Por Amor

2 Mass Intentions Saturday May 6 5:30pm Patrick Barrett Requested by Mena Zappoli & Family Patrick Barrett Requested by St. Rocco s Seniors Santo Vaccaro Requested by Sossio Raucci & Family Teresa Amendano Requested by Family Maria & Angelo Cirillo Requested by Daughter Sunday May 7 8:45am FitzGerald & Sokoloski Families Requested by Joseph Sokoloski 10:00am Todos Los Miembros de la Parroquia 11:45am All Members of Our Parish Family Monday May 8 8:30am Sophia Aguirre Requested by Sandra Valentin Tuesday May 9 8:30am The Children of Our Parish Family Wednesday May 10 8:30am The Sick of Our Parish Family Thursday May 11 8:30am Lucia & Salvatore Caruso Requested by Joyce Lafata Friday May 12 8:30am Increase in Vocations to the Priesthood 7:30pm Todos Los Miembros de la Parroquia Saturday May 13 5:30pm Salvatore & Lucia Caruso Requested by James Yazzo Cristina Anello Requested by Daughter Please pray for the homebound, the elderly, those who are alone, the sick and especially for the sick of our parish: Liza & Lisette Ferreiro, Amanda Lara, Teresa Zapata, Ramon Gonzalez, Victoria Dubitsky, Alfredo Rivas, Joe Rutyna, Peggy Kelly, Ana & Estela Polanco, Dolly DiBrienza, Jeanette DePinto, Elias Lanegra & Genobeva Nieves Please pray for the repose of the soul of: Dennis Arocho Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy 241 Prospect West, Brooklyn, NY Phone: Website: Confessions/Confesiónes: Saturdays 4:30pm - 5:00pm Sábado a las 4:30pm - 5:00pm Baptisms/Bautismos Please call the parish office for more information. Por favor, llame la oficina de la Parroquia por más información. Weddings: Scheduling of the ceremony is to be done at least 6 months in advance (and prior to all other arrangements being made). Please call the parish office to arrange an appointment. Please log on to for complete information about marriage preparation in the Diocese. Bodas: Favor fijar la fecha de la ceremonia en la Iglesia por lo menos 6 meses antes de la boda (y antes de los otros arreglos). Llame a la rectoria para una cita. Favor de usar el Internet en para información completa para la preparación de matrimonio en la diócesis. Mass Intentions The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the greatest and most perfect prayer we can offer because it is the prayer of Jesus Christ to the Father. The Mass is the most beautiful gift we can give to others. Masses may be offered not only for the deceased, but also for the sick, in thanksgiving for favors received, birthdays, anniversaries, and for any special intention you may have. The donation for each Mass is $ Come to the parish office on 21 st Street to reserve your Masses. Intenciones De Las Misas El Santo Sacrificio de la Misa es la oración más grande y más perfecto que podemos ofrecer, porque es la oración de Jesucristo al Padre. La Misa es el don más hermoso que podemos dar a los demás. Las Misas se pueden ofrecer no sólo por los difuntos, sino también por lose enfermos, en acción de gracias por los favores recibidos, cumpleaños, aniversarios, y por cualquier intención especial. La donación por cada Misa es de $ Pasar por la oficina de la parroquia (calle de 21 st ) para reservar sus Misas. The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in prayer for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. The Altar Candles will be lit this week in prayer for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. The Sanctuary Lamp will remain lit this week in prayer for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. "How long has Jesus been knocking at the door of your heart, waiting to enter?" -St. John Baptist de la Salle

3 4th SUNDAY OF EASTER "Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture." Jesus uses the image of a gate today to help us understand how we are to relate to him. He is our path to "pasture," in other words, to the peace and prosperity that we long for. He shows us the way to find all that we need right there before us. Some people, however, may think that it's better to avoid the trouble of finding the gate and thus choose to enter another way instead. But Jesus says, "Whoever does not enter a sheepfold through the gate but climbs over elsewhere is a thief and a robber." Although this is all cast in the gentle terms of an analogy about sheep, the message is actually rather stern. Jesus is telling us that if we don't follow him, we are taking the wrong course of action. He is not suggesting a kind of relativistic principle that says, "Following me is one of many good options." No. He is telling us that in order to "have life and have it more abundantly," we must follow the path that goes by way of Christ. This isn't always the easiest path to follow. It might mean taking the long way around a situation instead of a shortcut. It might mean waiting a little while to get to that pasture instead of hopping the fence and finding it on our own terms. Insisting on using the gate may also make us look like fools to those around us. But to be truly faithful followers of Jesus, we need to trust that his way is the best way. We need to trust that, by letting him lead, we will ultimately end up in the best possible pasture. In our culture, it is becoming less and less popular to believe in one true religion, but as Christians we know that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. 4º DOMINGO DE PASCUA Este 4º Domingo de Pascua celebramos el domingo llamado del Buen Pastor. Este año el Evangelio tiene un particular interés en la imagen de Jesús no como pastor sino como puerta. Esta imagen llama la atención directamente del Resucitado mostrándose como única puerta de entrada. La apertura de la puerta nos muestra la misericordia del Pastor. Por lo tanto debemos de escucha su voz y seguirlo. "Les aseguro que yo soy la puerta de las ovejas. Todos los que han venido antes que yo, son ladrones y bandidos; pero mis ovejas no los han escuchado. Yo soy la puerta; quien entre por mí se salvará, podrá entrar y salir y encontrará pastos" (Jn 10, 7-9). Aquí el reto es saber qué tipo de voces se escuchan diariamente. Existen voces que nos mienten, que nos seducen, que nos engañan y nos llevan por mal camino. Otras voces en cambio, nos dan esperanza, nos alientan y nos hablan con la verdad. Las voces primeras roban a quienes las escuchan su tiempo, su realidad, su virtud y sus metas. Las voces posteriores son las que nos guían a una vida plena. Éstas son las voces de personas que han escuchado ellas mismas la voz del Buen Pastor y fielmente le siguen y van hacia donde él les guía haciendo su voluntad. Qué clase de voces escuchamos? Cuáles escuchan nuestros niños y jóvenes? Es bueno que al menos sepamos distinguir las voces que nos rodean. La voz de Jesús está llamándonos por medio de muchas personas que nos invitan a ser mejores. La voz de los pobres alrededor del mundo nos invita a ser generosos. Como ejemplo tenemos a Santa Teresa de Calcuta, ella decía, "Si no puedes dar de comer a muchos pobres que lo necesitan, da por lo menos a uno". Sharing the Gospel You are one of God's sheep. Jesus calls you by name. You recognize his voice. Close your eyes. Listen to the voices of your family and friends. You can tell who is talking by the sound of their voices. You choose to follow Jesus on his path. You love God above everything. You love your neighbor as yourself. You share your toys, money and food with your family and the poor. Jesus is the way for you to go to heaven. Through Jesus' love and forgiveness, you can be close to God. You can enjoy the many ways God takes care of you. God gives you people to love. God gives you food to eat. He gives you the Bible to read. Stay close to God through Jesus. Prayer: Jesus, thank you for helping me follow God. Something to Draw: Draw a picture of a sheep eating green grass.

4 First Holy Communion Practice/Practica de la Primera Comunión Sunday - April 30, :00am Mass at Saint John the Evangelist Church All children receiving their First Holy Communion on May 13 th, must come to the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, April 30. Practice 11:30am - 12:30pm Saint John the Evangelist Church Domingo - Abril 30, :00am Misa en la Parroquia San Juan Evangelista Todos los niños recibiendo su Primera Comunión el 13 de Mayo, es obligatorio venir a la Misa, 10:00am, el Domingo, 30 de Abril. Practica 11:30am - 12:30pm Parroquia San Juan Evangelista Tuesday - May 2, 2017 Practice 5:00pm - 6:00pm Saint John the Evangelist Church Martes - Mayo 2, 2017 Practica 5:00pm - 6:00pm Parroquia San Juan Evangelista Saturday - May 6, 2017 Practice 9:30am - 10:30am Saint John the Evangelist Church Sabado - Mayo 6, 2017 Practica 9:30am - 10:30am Parroquia San Juan Evangelista Sunday - May 7, :00am Mass at Saint John the Evangelist Church All children receiving their First Holy Communion on May 13 th, must come to the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, May 7. Practice 11:30am - 12:30pm Saint John the Evangelist Church Domingo - Mayo 7, :00am Misa en la Parroquia San Juan Evangelista Todos los niños recibiendo su Primera Comunión el 13 de Mayo, es obligatorio venir a la Misa, 10:00am, el Domingo, 7 de Mayo. Practica 11:30am - 12:30pm Parroquia San Juan Evangelista Tuesday - May 9, 2017 Practice 5:00pm - 6:00pm Saint John the Evangelist Church Martes - Mayo 9, 2017 Practica 5:00pm - 6:00pm Parroquia San Juan Evangelista

5 First Holy Communion Mass First Holy Communion Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 9:30am in our parish church, Saint John the Evangelist. Parents of children, in our Religious Education program preparing to receive their First Holy Communion this year, must come to the parish office (during office hours) to register their child or children for the First Holy Communion Ceremony. You must bring a Certificate of Baptism for the child receiving First Holy Communion. Misa de Primera Comunion La Misa de Primera Comunión será celebrada el sábado, 13 de mayo de, 2017 a las 9:30 am en nuestra Iglesia Parroquial, San Juan Evangelista. Los padres de los niños, en nuestro programa de Educación Religiósa que se han preparado para recibir su Primera Comunión este año, deben llegar a la oficina parroquial (en horario de oficina) para registrar su hijo o hijos para la Primera Comunión. Debe llevar el certificado de bautismo de el niño que recibe la Primera Comunión. Generations of Faith Campaign/ Thank you so much for your financial commitment to the Generations of Faith Campaign. Your financial promise over the next 5 years is truly appreciated. Campaña de Generaciones de Fe Un enorme gracias por su compromiso financiero con la Campaña de Generaciones de Fe. Su promesa financiera por los próximos 5 años son realmente apreciados. Welcome - Bienvenido Would you like to become a member of our parish? Fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket. Visit us online at Le gustaría ser un miembro de nuestra parroquia? Llene el siguiente formulario y colóquelo en la canasta de la colecta. Visítenos en Name/Nombre Address/Dirección City/Ciudad State/Estado Zip-Code/Código Phone Number/Teléfono / Correo Electrónico 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal The 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal teaches the importance to renew our faith through acts of charity and emphasizes the responsibility parishioners have in supporting their parish, as well as the diocesan ministries, programs and services that are carried out in our communities through the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please prayerfully consider the sacrificial pledge you would like to make to our Diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal for this year Thank you, Rev. Kenneth J. Grande La Campaña Católica Anual del 2017 La Campaña Católica Anual de este año 2017 nos enseña la importancia de renovar nuestra fe a través de actos de caridad y enfatiza la responsabilidad que los feligreses tiene en apoyar su parroquia, al igual que los ministerios, programas y servicios diocesanos que se desarrollan en nuestra comunidades a través de la Campaña Católica Anual. Por medio de la oración considere la promesa de sacrificio que le gustaría hacer a nuestra Compana Catolica Anual Diocesana para este año Cualquiera que sea la cantidad de su donación, será aceptada con gratitud y profundamente apreciado. Gracias, Padre Kenneth J. Grande Take Care Of Yourself Dr. Vincent Adamo, a member of our parish family, would like to help us live and remain healthy. His office is located at 446 Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn and is phone number is You can find more info at or Call him today.