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 - 2:00pm Friday 9:00am-2:30pm 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 December 9 5:30pm Lottie Lomnicki Requested by Kathy Radecki Gloria La Rosa Requested by John Carter Sunday December 10 8:45 Lottie Lomnicki Requested by John & Thomas Riccardi Suzanne Amendola Requested by John Carter 10:00am En acción de gracias de Santa Marta De parte de Miriam Mendez Luis Giverto Lucero De parte de la familia 11:45am All Members of Our Parish Family Monday December 11 Elizabeth McArdle Requested by James Yazzo Tuesday December 12 Lottie Lomnicki Requested by St. Rocco s Seniors Wednesday December 13 Lucia Caruso & Intercession of St. Lucy Requested by James Yazzo Thursday December 14 Elizabeth McArdle Requested by Catherine Shearin Friday December 15 Julia Monaco Requested by Tony Monaco 7:30pm Todos Los Miembros de la Parroquia Saturday December 16 5:30pm Joseph Lafata Requested by Joyce Lafata Filomena & Pasquale Carpenito Requested by Joyce Lafata Filomena Raucci Requested by Sossio Raucci & Family Elizabeth McArdle Requested by Sonia Kubis 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, Ramon Gonzalez, Victoria Dubitsky, Alfredo Rivas, Joe Rutyna, Peggy Kelly, Ana & Estela Polanco, Dolly DiBrienza, Jeanette DePinto, Genobeva Nieves, Juan Carlos Carril, Gladys Alarcon, Brigida Rios & Alexis Cadreau The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in prayer for the well being of Juan Carlos Carril. The Altar Candles will be lit this week in prayer for the well being of Juan Carlos Carril. The Sanctuary Lamp will remain lit this week in prayer for the well being of Juan Carlos Carril. 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 A Celebration Of Christmas Christmas Eve - Sunday - December 24, 2017 Bi-Lingual Mass (English/Spanish) at 5:30pm Mass will begin with the Posadas (English/Spanish), a liturgical enactment of welcoming Mary and Joseph into the Church Christmas Day - Monday - December 25, :00am Mass (English/Spanish) Una Celebración De La Navidad Nochebuena - El Domingo - Diciembre 24 del 2017 Las Posadas y Misa Bilingüe (Inglés/Español) a las 5:30pm El Dia De Navidad - El Lunes - Diciembre 25 del :00am Misa (Inglés/Español) Solemnity Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother Of God Solemnidad De Santa María, Madre De Dios Sunday - December 31, :30pm - Mass (English) El Domingo - Diciembre 31 del :30pm Misa (Inglés) Monday - January 1, :00am Mass (English/Spanish) El Lunes - Enero 1 del :00am Misa (InglésEspañol) 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 Imagine John the Baptist is preaching today. He is preaching not only to you, but to people watching television at home. You and your family are down by the river having a picnic. John says, "Tell God that you are sorry for your bad behavior." John warns, "Stop sinning. Follow God's commandments." You say: "Count me as a child of God. Wash me with the waters of God's baptism." John the Baptist had an important message. When you make sinful mistakes, and when you turn away from God, stop. Learn from your mistakes, and do things God's way. Were you bossy or rude? Be thoughtful and kind. Did you tell a lie? Be honest instead. God wants you to share his love with other people. Prayer Jesus, help me to learn from my mistakes. Amen. Something to Draw Draw a picture of yourself being kind to a friend. Mission for the Week Ask your family if you have hurt their feelings. Ask them to forgive you.

5 Readings for the Week of December 10, 2017 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, [8]/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8 Monday: Is 35:1-10/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, [Is 35:4f]/Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Jdt 13:18bcde, 19 [15:9d]/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10 [1]/Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20/Ps 145:1 and 9, 10-11, 12-13ab [8]/Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, [4]/Mt 17:9a, Next Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, [Is 61:10b]/1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, Pray the Rosary for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. 2nd Sunday of Advent He is coming. In today's reading from Matthew, John the Baptist announces for all to hear the longawaited coming of the Messiah. John the Baptist proclaimed a serious message of change and conversion. Indeed, he must have been a sight to behold draped in his penitential garb, nibbling on his locusts and honey. Anyone who heard him preaching must have taken notice, even if they didn't take heed. If nothing else, John the Baptist surely got people's attention. But will he get ours? True conversion reveals itself outwardly. When our hearts change, our actions do too. Charity replaces criticism. Forgiveness replaces anger. Service replaces selfishness. The catechism teaches us that the kingdom of heaven belongs to the poor and lowly; in other words, to those who have accepted it with humble hearts (CCC 544). The countercultural John the Baptist may have had an odd sense of style by our standards (he wore camel hair) and he may have consumed an unappealing diet (locusts and wild honey), but he had his finger on the pulse of what really mattered. He needed little in the way of worldly comforts because he was consumed with his task of spiritually preparing those who were willing to hear for the One who would come to baptize with the power of the Holy Spirit. What mattered was this future revelation, and John would let nothing that belongs to this earthly existence get in the way of his preparation for that revelation. This Advent, may we feel the urgency of John's words and get about the serious business of repentance. What matters to you, right here and right now, on this Second Sunday of Advent? We don't have to trade in brand-name clothes for camel hair, but we need to ask ourselves: if we were called to give it all away tomorrow for Jesus, would we be mature enough to do so? 2º Domingo de Adviento Si reflexionamos, nos daremos cuenta de que la vida es una constante preparación -los padres se preparan para recibir a sus hijos, los hijos se preparan para terminar sus estudios, los atletas se preparan para ser campeones y recibir trofeos- y así podríamos hacer una larga lista de todo lo se prepara cada día de la existencia, y quizá no terminaríamos de enumerar las cosas. En el Evangelio de hoy se escucha la siguiente amonestación: "He aquí que yo envío a mi mensajero delante de ti, a preparar tu camino. Voz del que clama en el desierto: 'Preparen el camino del Señor, enderecen sus senderos'" (Mc 1, 2-3). Quizá la pregunta que surge ante estas lecturas es cuál es el camino del Señor? La respuesta es sencilla. Conversión a una vida de santidad y devoción, de arrepentimiento y perdón, una vida de escuchar al otro y arreglar las cosas en diálogo. Éste es el grito de Juan Bautista en este Segundo Domingo de Adviento. Nos recuerda llevar una vida de bautizados con la certeza de que el Espíritu de Dios está ya en nosotros. Hacemos bien en preparar las cosas terrenas para llevar una vida digna. Pero el Adviento nos recuerda que hay que preparar las cosas de Dios con dedicación, con una actitud de esfuerzo, de gozosa espera. La invitación es preparar primero el corazón para que florezcan los frutos del bautismo. Luego, preparemos lo secundario -los regalos, las luces y la comida. Eso es enderezar el sendero! Encontrar un cielo nuevo y una tierra nueva en lo que preparamos. Recordemos que la fe mueve montañas. Por esta razón, el Adviento es preparación.