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 Monday - Thursday 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-6:30pm Friday 9:00am-3:00pm 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 No matter who you are, or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here. No importa quién eres, o donde está usted en el viaje de la vida, usted es bienvenido aquí.

2 Mass Intentions Saturday January 28 5:30pm All Members of Our Parish Family Sunday January 29 8:45m Fabiano Family Requested by Rose Trzesinski 10:00am Niño Jesus De parte de Maria Sanchez 11:45am All Members of Our Parish Family Monday January 30 8:30am All Members of Our Parish Family Tuesday January 31 8:30am The Children of Our Parish Family Wednesday February 1 8:30am Joseph Lafata Requested by Joyce Lafata Thursday February 2 8:30am Increase in Religious Vocations Friday February 3 8:30am Purgatorial Society 7:30pm Hugo Diaz Candia De parte de Comunidad San Juan-San Rocco Moises Gonzalez De parte de Maribel Gonzalez Leon Almanzar De parte de Margarita Estrada Saturday February 4 5:30pm All Members of Our Parish Family Purgatorial Society for the Month of February: Pasquale & Angelina Ferraro, Mr. & Mrs. William Zucker, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Pramuk, Francis Pramuk, Bernadette Mercuri, Elizabeth T. Zucker, Edward Zucker, Raul Perez, Anna, Joseph & Angelo Pinto, Josephine & Aniello Pinto, Perrotta Family, Tarno Family, Rev. Carlos D. Valencia & Julia Monaco Altar Bread & Wine, Sancturay Lamp and Altar Candles are offered this week in memory of Joseph Lafata requested by Joyce Lafata 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, Virginia Carril, Peggy Kelly, Ana & Estela Polanco, Dolly DiBrienza, Jeanette DePinto & Elias Lanegra Memorial Candles: If you would like to reserve a candle for the year 2017, the donation is $ for the entire year. You can make these arrangements at the rectory anytime during office hours. Velas Memorables: Si ud. desea reservar alguna vela por el año 2017, la donación es $ por el año entero. Ud. puede hacer estos arreglos en la oficina de la rectoria durante horas de oficina. 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. Take Care Of Yourself Dr. Vincent Adamo, a member of our parish family, would like to help us live and remain healthy. He is a very caring and friendly holistic doctor and puts his faith into action by helping anyone who is suffering or in pain. He is helping many people in our diocese to live a better life. 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 to schedule your appointment.

3 4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven." Here, in a nutshell, is the Christian belief about the afterlife. We trust that heaven is open to believers who accept the gift of salvation and follow the way of the Lord, even (or especially) when that way is difficult! The beatitudes in today's Gospel give us a program for following the path to heaven. These famous words offer a kind of twofold image. There are, on the one hand, the beatitudes about what we should do and be: poor in spirit, meek, merciful, clean of heart, and peacemakers. Such qualities are reflections of the nature of God in whose image we are meant to live. When we embrace and reflect this image to the world, there is no doubt we are walking on the path of God's will. Then, there are also the beatitudes about what we are called to endure: mourning, hunger for righteousness, persecutions and insults due to our belief in Jesus. These are the trials that often beset the life of a faithful Christian--admittedly more so in some ages and areas than in others. But Jesus makes it clear that even these trials and struggles are a sign that a Christian is on the right path, not that God has abandoned him or her, but that the reward of heaven lies around the corner. One of the greatest consolations of our faith is that even when life does not unfold according to our own perfect designs, even when there is suffering to deal with, even when we do not have great success in the eyes of the world, we can maintain hope and peace as we await the "reward" of the just. The eternal happiness of heaven will be worth every ounce of temporary trial here on earth. 4º DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Las lecturas de este domingo nos invitan a estar siempre en constante búsqueda del Señor. Las personas sencillas y humildes solo pueden esperar en Dios, son los que con su fe en medio de las tribulaciones salen al frente de sus dificultades. Y no se diga en cuestión de justicia es su baluarte. La humildad en estos tiempos no tiene cabida, es más, muchos ni siquiera saben el significado de la humildad. "El Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica" en el número 2540 nos da pautas de cómo poner en práctica la humildad. "La envidia procede con frecuencia del orgullo; el bautizado ha de esforzarse por vivir en la humildad". Tengamos cuidado esmerado en este asunto ya que en nuestra época muchas veces no se aprecia el llevar una vida sencilla y humilde. El ser humilde consiste en confiar en Dios, es también la verdad sobre nosotros mismos. La persona verdaderamente humilde no se infla de orgullo y vanidad, sino que es capaz de llevar una vida equilibrada. San Pablo lo describe de otra manera. "El que se gloría, que se gloríe en el Señor" (1 Cor 1, 31). Qué bello sería el apreciar con sencillez de corazón el ser hijos de Dios, el querernos como hermanos y hermanas. Finalmente, quiero dedicar unas frases al sermón del monte o bienaventuranzas, donde el humilde tiene un papel muy importante. Alcanzar la pobreza de corazón, la mansedumbre, la misericordia, la capacidad de trabajar por la paz y la pureza del corazón es el reto de nuestra vida. Porque solo así podremos vivir felices. Jesús, que es manso y humilde de corazón, tenga piedad de nosotros! Qué piensa usted de la humildad? Conoce personas sencillas y humildes en su vida? Religious Education Classes Registration: Registration for our parish Religious Education Faith Formation Classes is now taking place in the parish office. Registration fee is $40.00 for the first child and $30.00 for each additional child of the same family. Please bring a copy of the child s Baptismal Certificate and a copy of the Birth Certificate. Registración para las clases de Educación Religiosa: La inscripción para nuestras clases de Educación Religiosa, para la Formación de Fe, está teniendo lugar ahora en la oficina de nuestra parroquia. El costo de inscripción para un niño es de $ 40.00, y $30.00 por cada niño adicional de la misma familia. Por favor traiga una copia del Certificado de Bautismo del niño y una copia del acta de nacimiento.

4 Sharing the Gospel Jesus taught the crowds of children. Be fair when playing with others. Follow the rules of the game. Take turns. Do not whine when you are not first. Be forgiving when others hurt you. Do not hit back. Find a different way to stop others from hurting you again. Be a peacemaker. Talk and talk and talk and talk until you come to a way to solve your problems in a peaceful way. God sees the loving things you do. When you show kindness to others, especially when they don't deserve it, your kindness will come back to you. When you see others fighting, and you help them get along, you show that you are God's child. When you are gentle, not bossy, you make God smile. Even when it is hard, keep on doing what's right. One day in heaven God will reward you for the good choices you make. Prayer Jesus, help me forgive myself and others. Something to Draw Draw a picture of yourself helping a child who was mean to you. Mission for the Week The next time you are tempted to argue with someone, think of ways to get along instead.

5 Readings for the Week of January 29, 2017 Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13/Ps 146/1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 5:1-12a Monday: Heb 11:32-40/Ps 31/Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4/Ps 22/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Ps 103/Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Friday: Heb 13:1-8/Ps 27/Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Ps 23/Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Is 58:7-10/Ps 112/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16 Las lecturas de la semana del 29 de enero de 2017 Domingo: Sof 2, 3; 3, 12-13/Sal 146/1 Cor 1, 26-31/Mt 5, 1-12 Lunes: Heb 11, 32-40/Sal 31/Mc 5, 1-20 Martes: Heb 12, 1-4/Sal 22/Mc 5, Miércoles: Heb 12, /Sal 103/Mc 6, 1-6 Jueves: Mal 3, 1-4/Sal 24/Heb 2, 14-18/Lc 2, o 2, Viernes: Heb 13, 1-8/Sal 27/Mc 6, Sábado: Heb 13, /Sal 23/Mc 6, Domingo siguiente: Is 58, 7-10/Sal 112/1 Cor 2, 1-5/Mt 5, 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 Postal Phone Number/Teléfono / Correo Electrónico Generations of Faith Campaign/ Campaña de Generaciones de Fe 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. Help us continue the work we need to do for Christ and His people by donating each month toward fulfilling your commitment. Donating each month will be a tremendous help to what we must accomplish in our parish and our Diocese, especially for educating our young people about the faith and our retired and sick priests. Thank you for your support, Rev. Kenneth J. Grande 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. Nos ayude a continuar el trabajo necesitado hacer por Cristo y Su pueblo mediante la donación mensualmente hacia el cumplimiento de su compromiso. Donar mensualmente será de inmensa ayuda a lo que tenemos que lograr en nuestra parroquia y nuestra Diócesis, especialmente para educar a los jóvenes acerca de la fe y de nuestros sacerdotes jubilados y enfermos. Gracias por su apoyo, Rev. Kenneth J. Grande Christmas Flowers: Many Thanks to those who have given their contributions toward the flowers the parish will use during the Christmas Season. If you have not already made an offering, please consider a contribution to the parish for the Christmas Flowers. Flores de Navidad: Muchas gracias a todos ustedes quienes dieron su contribución acerca de las Flores de Navidad para la parroquia que serán usadas durante la temporada de Navidad. Si usted no tiene preparada una ofrenda, por favor, concidere una contribución para la parroquia para las Flores de Navidad.