St. Brendan the Navigator

Divine Mercy Sunday
April 3, 2016
The Navigator
El Navegante
St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Cumming, GA
Go… Baptize… Teach…
Vayan… Bauticen… Enseñen…
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions for March
Universal: That families in need may receive the necessary
support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful
environments.
Evangelization: That those Christians who, on account of their
faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain
strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of
the Church.
New Mass Times to begin
August 7th
Starting August 7th, there will be a
change in the St. Brendan’s
Sunday Mass times. The New
schedule will be as follows:
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am,
12:30pm, 2:00pm (Spanish), and
5:00pm.
Capital Campaign: First Pledge in and First Pledge Fulfilled
Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday is about
trusting in the love of God, our
merciful Father. As Pope Francis
says, “Let us come to Him and let
us not be afraid! Let us come to
Him and say from the depths of
our hearts: ‘Jesus, I trust in You!’”
Prayers for Divine Mercy
Eternal Father, I offer you the
body and blood, soul and divinity
of your dearly beloved son, Our
Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement
for our sins and those of the whole
world.
For the sake of His sorrowful
passion, have mercy on us and on
the whole world.
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy
Immortal One, have mercy on us
and on the whole world.
Eternal God, in whom mercy is
endless and the treasury of
compassion inexhaustible, look
kindly upon us and increase Your
mercy in us, that in difficult
moments we might not despair nor
become despondent, but with
great confidence submit ourselves
to Your holy will, which is Love
and Mercy itself.
Carl and Marjorie Dickey, long time parishioners and benefactors of the
parish were the first family to answer Father Matthew’s call to pledge
financially for the $4.0 million Capital Campaign for Phase One of our
expansion.
Father Matthew was pleased to offer the Dickey’s a small token of his
appreciation on behalf of the parish. We have placed a new boulder at the
foot of our Tree of Life, which stands in the Narthex near the Welcome
Desk. The Dickey’s are commemorating a family member with their
chosen inscription.
This tree reflects all the gifts of $3,000 and over to the parish thus far. We
anticipate installing numerous leaves and boulders in the next few
months, as reflected by the pledges that have already come in. The
Recognition committee is currently working on gift acknowledgements
for all 7 defined levels of giving that range from $3,000 to over $100,000
for this phase of the campaign.
Thank you, Carl and Marjorie, for your generosity and providing for the
continued growth of our faith here at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic
Church.
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Fr. Matthew VanSmoorenburg, L.C., Pastor...
Rev. Fr. Octavio Ventura, L.C., Parochial Vicar ......
Rev. Fr. Patrick Langan, L.C., Parochial Vicar …….
Rev. Fr. Jason Brooks, L.C, Parochial Vicar……......
Rev. Mr. Roger Fraser, Deacon ..............................
Rev. Mr. Luis Carlos Lorza, Deacon ……………….
Rev. Mr. Ed Rubio, Deacon ....................................
[email protected], ext. 42
[email protected], ext. 12
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected],
ext. 43
[email protected]
How Do I?
Register at the parish?
Visit www.stbrendansatl.com/online-registration or pick up a “Welcome” packet in the Narthex.
Receive personalized offertory envelopes?
Elba Banderas at [email protected] or ext. 10.
Make arrangements for a wedding?
Contact Fr. Octavio, ext. 12 at least six months before an anticipated wedding date.
Contact someone about my interest to become Catholic?
Don Conklin, [email protected] or ext. 26.
Contact a Priest in a Sacramental Emergency?
Phone 678-224-8448, 24 hours a day.
Arrange for Communion to the sick or homebound?
Call the parish office at 770-205-7969.
Arrange to have my child baptized?
Sandy Spera, [email protected] (English), Deacon Luis Carlos Lorza, ext. 43 (Spanish)
Request Baptismal, Confirmation or Marriage certificate?
Luisa Rubio, [email protected] or ext. 15.
Place an announcement in the bulletin?
Online form available at www.stbrendansatl.com/calendar.
Receive information about an annulment?
Deacon Roger Fraser, [email protected].
Reconnect with the Catholic Church?
Don Conklin, [email protected] or ext. 26.
Register my child/children for Religious Education?
Stacy Applegate, [email protected] or ext. 13 (English), or Monica Plew,
[email protected] or ext. 40 (Spanish)
Make arrangements for a Funeral or Burial?
Deacon Luis Carlos Lorza, [email protected] or ext. 43.
Schedule an appointment with a priest?
Mary Ann Mallon, [email protected] or ext. 11.
Request a Mass intention?
Call the parish office at 770-205-7969.
Reserve a meeting space at St. Brendan?
Online form available at www.stbrendansatl.com/calendar.
Volunteer in the parish?
Opportunities are updated weekly and listed online at
www.stbrendansatl.com/volunteer-opportunities/
Seek counseling services for myself or my family?
Holy Family Counseling Center, 678-993-8494 or Catholic Charities of Atlanta, 404-920-7725.
Seek information about Alcoholics Anonymous for myself or my family?
Bob 404-308-6556; Kathie 404-219-4055
Seek bereavement support?
Debbie Rigby, [email protected], 678-617-7268.
Receive assistance from the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry?
Open Wed. 4:30 – 6:00 pm in the Barn behind the Church or contact Barbara Gordon at
[email protected], 404-431-9924.
Seek emergency financial assistance?
Good Samaritan Hotline: 770-205-2324; leave a message and expect a call back within 24 hours.
Sign up for electronic giving?
Look for the “online giving” link on our homepage at www.stbrendansatl.com or Laura Myers,
[email protected], ext. 21.
Receive a tax receipt for donations?
Laura Myers, [email protected], ext. 21.
Find out about St. Brendan’s Preschool?
Julie Lahey, [email protected], ext. 19.
Find out about parish life?
MASS SCHEDULE
HORARIO DE MISAS
Saturday Vigil:
5:00 pm & 7:00 pm (en Español)
Sunday:
7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am,
1:00 pm (en Español), 5:00 pm
Daily Mass
Monday – Saturday: 8:30 am
Tuesday, Thurs. & Fri.: 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 pm (en Español)
Rosary – after weekday am Mass
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
en Español
Sundays at 12:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
in St. Sebastian Chapel
Tuesday - 6:30 pm – Wednesday
6:45 pm
Reconciliation
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. until last person
served and 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Tuesday: 4:30 - 5:45 pm
Wednesday: 5:30 - 6:45 pm English
and en Español
Please note: Mass times may vary on
Holy Days. Check the Mass Intentions in this bulletin or the website
calendar.
Parish Office Hours:
Oficina Parroquial:
Mon – Thurs
9:00 am – 4:00 pm,
Fri 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Maintenance Personnel
Contact Info:
Mac McKinney – 678-467-6490
Melvin Rogers – 404-313-2330
Alex Ayala – 770-500-9341
St. Brendan the Navigator
Catholic Church
4633 Shiloh Road
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: 770-205-7969
Fax: 770-205-5040
www.stbrendansatl.com
Archdiocese of Atlanta
24 hour Abuse Reporting Line
1-888-437-0764
Youth FF Coordinator Opening
St. Brendan's has an immediate opening
for a PT Youth FF coordinator, who will
focus on the faith development of our
youth from K-5. This position is year
round and requires a degree/
background in education, as well as a
deep understanding of the Catholic faith
along with a desire to work closely with
children and their parents. Please send
letters of interest and resume to Laurie
Johnson at
[email protected].
Mercy, God’s Gift to All
Are you ready to encounter the incredible mercy of
God? The Jubilee Year of Mercy is the perfect
opportunity to discover the true meaning of mercy. Fr.
Jason will explain the Jubilee Year of Mercy and the
Divine Mercy Devotion in this presentation. Join us in
the Church on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3rd, at
7:00pm to discover mercy as God’s gift to all. The evening will
close with a simple reception.
LIFT
The next LIFT event for women is on Tuesday, April 5th at 6:30
pm in the Social Hall. Any questions,
Please [email protected]
Science Tests Faith- Signs from God
Join us on Sunday, April 17th, 6:30-9:00pm in the
Church for a re-presentation of our parish mission
for those who missed it! Bring some friends and
watch the full presentation through an
outstanding full length video of the event! Signs
from God! We will also kick off the small groups that so many of
you asked for at that time.
Ministry Leader's Meeting
Wednesday, April 6th (Social Hall) 6:30pm refreshments/social
with meeting to begin at 7:00pm. All Ministry Leaders (or
designated representative) are asked to attend this mandatory
meeting. There is a full agenda, including an update on the capital
campaign, Ministry Carnival, and more. We look forward to
seeing you there.
St. Brendan’s Preschool Register Now
Exciting things are happening in
our preschool! We offer an
affordable, half-day preschool
that provides a safe, loving,
Christ centered atmosphere. We
have the largest Catholic preschool in
the Archdiocese, yet we maintain low
teacher to student ratios. Registration is
going on now for the 2016-2017 school
year. We serve children 16 months to 5
years old. Our mission is to provide
them with enriching and fun
experiences that support and foster
success in all areas of development. We
DIG
have limited space and want to be sure
Please join other men of the parish for an
all our Parish families have a spot for
enjoyable night of great food followed by
their little ones this August. For more
motivating, thought provoking conversations about values and
information contact Lori DeRoche at
other important things that influence the everyday life of a man.
[email protected].
Try it…you will like it! No reservations required and guests are
always warmly welcomed. April 12th, 6:30-9:00pm in the Social
Capital Campaign Pledge Envelopes
Thank you for quickly responding to our Hall. For more information contact Don Conklin at
[email protected].
request for completing Campaign
pledges. Confirmation letters have been
Youth Faith Formation
mailed. Pledge payments can be made
Faith Formation 2016-17 Sign Up
using the bi-monthly second
It's time to register for Faith Formation 2016-17! Join us on April
collection envelopes marked "Capital
Campaign". If you receive envelopes at 17, 2016 in the Narthex from 8:00-1:00pm to
home, they are included in that packet. register. More details including class times, and registration
forms are on the website at www.stbrendansatl.com.
Additionally, there are extra CC
envelopes in the Narthex for your use.
Faith Formation Registration
Faith Formation 2016-17 Schedule
Senior Luncheon
Option 1: Summer Session (7/11-7/22
Friday, April 8th |
M-F) 9:00-12:00pm Kindergarten-5th
11:30am | Social Hall. All
55 and over are welcome. grade
Option 2: Super Saturday(10 Sessions
Please RSVP to Tom and Judy Dorn at
9:00am-12:00pm (Aug-May) Kindergarten-5th grade
[email protected]
Option 3:Sunday 3:15-4:45pm(Aug-May)Kindergarten-5th grade,
Middle School
At 11:30am on April 21st the St.
Option 4: Wednesday 4:30-6:00 pm (Aug-May)Kindergarten-5th
Brendan's Seniors will meet for lunch
at Norman's Landing restaurant. New grade, Middle School
members are always welcome. Please
RSVP by Monday, April 18 at
[email protected] or
470-695-7161. Remember to bring a
non-perishable food item to the
Church for the food pantry.
Catechists Needed!
We need Catechists for the 2016-17 year!
All new and existing Catechists can register
NOW and receive first choice of classes. Please see
www.stbrendansatl.com for forms or call our office at
770-205-7969 x 33.
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
ATTENTION ALL TEENS!!!
JOIN US FOR EPIC !
EPIC is literally a “warehouse” of
excitement and inspiration. Join the cast
taking the stage for an evening of
theatre, music, and entertainment. A
perfect opportunity to make new
friends, have some fun, and get to know
yourself better in a safe and friendly
place. No books – No tests – No
homework! Next session: April 10th,
6:30-8:30pm at the Warehouse on
Post Road. BRING a FRIEND. Cover
charge $5. The Coffee Shop will open at
for the purchase of beverages.
Readings for the Week of April 3, 2016
Acts 5:12-16/Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19/Jn 20:19-31
Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38
Acts 4:32-37/Jn 3:7b-15
Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21
Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36
Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15
Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41/Rv 5:11-14/Jn 21:1-19 or 21:114
Garden Ministry Work Day
Saturday, April 9th 9:00am at the Barn. Time to dig in and get the
beds ready for the new seedlings. Bring gloves, garden tools, and
a bag lunch (drinks provided). Everyone welcome, no experience
needed. We promise you will be blessed with some "earthly"
rewards! If you have a small tiller we can use, please contact Ann
Marie Dusek 770-597-6108.
Mother’s Day Fundraiser
From Rainbeau Orchids, just in time for
Mother’s Day or your favorite teacher…
Orchids are elegant and stunning, making them
the perfect gift for many occasions. These
exotic flowers can convey a silent message,
“Treasures of Our Faith” Retreat with
symbolizing a special moment between you and your recipient –
Immaculee Ilibagiza
whether strength, beauty or love. Pick one up after the 7:30am,
The Mary Our Mother Foundation
invites you to a weekend retreat with
9:00am, and 11:00am Masses on May 1st. Proceeds will help fund
New York Times best-seller, Immaculee the Capital Campaign!
Ilibagiza, themed “Treasures of Our
Faith.” It will be held on April 15-16th at
All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody.
Cost is $57 for a single and $95 for a
couple. If you have any questions, please
email Mary Our Mother Foundation
at [email protected]. To
register, please visit
www.immaculee.com.
Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat
The Blessed Trinity Retreat Shrine in Ft.
Mitchell Alabama will host a retreat
entitled “For I was Hungry … Mercy in
Matthew 25” presented by Brother John
Skrodinsky, S.T. The Retreat will be held
from April 29th-May 1st. Price: $180
(with a $40 non-refundable deposit). To
register, please call 334-855-4474 or
write to:
Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat
107 Holy Trinity Road
Ft. Mitchell, AL 36856
Parenting the Internet Generation
Invite your spouse to a dinner date night
and hear some wisdom on this sticky
issue. April 16th, 7:00-9:00pm, $55 per
couple, All Saints Parish, Contact: Beth
Keller at [email protected].
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is more than simply accepting an apology and
forgetting. It is not saying the hurt didn’t matter. Rather,
forgiveness means to acknowledge there was an offense but
to choose not to condemn the offender.
Sometimes the most difficult person to forgive is ourselves,
even after we have been forgiven. We often get caught up in
the expectations that we set for ourselves. As a result, we beat
ourselves up about our faults and believe the lie that we are
not good enough.
Through His passion, death, and resurrection, Jesus shows us
the extent of His merciful love. He shows us that He loves us
for who we are and He doesn’t stop loving us when we sin. As
He told the adulterous woman in the Gospel, “Neither do I
condemn you.” This Divine Mercy Sunday, let us ask God for
the grace to believe that if God does not condemn us, we
should not condemn ourselves and to recognize who we are
before Him.
The Capital
Campaign
Gift Acknowledgements
Mass intentions/Intenciones para las Misas
Monday
4-Apr
8:30 AM Jorge Banderas (D)
Tuesday
5-Apr
8:30 AM Arcangela & Giuseppe Aurichio (D)
6:00 PM Bishop Raymond W Lessard (D)
Wednesday
6-Apr
8:30 AM Laureen Dragicevic (L)
7:00 PM Maria Elena Covarrubio (D)
7-Apr
8:30 AM Patricia Ryan (L)
6:00 PM Anne Matthew (L)
8-Apr
8:30 AM Monica Frese (L)
6:00 PM Claudia Monteza (L)
9-Apr
8:30 AM Dave Grogan (D)
5:00 PM Sheila O’Donnell (D)
7:00 PM Familia Rojas Parra (D)
The following giving levels
indicate a type of
Thursday
recognition that will be made to families fulfilling
pledges within the noted ranges, during Phase One of Friday
our Campaign. Pledges currently submitted may be
changed if you consider stepping up to the next level
Saturday
in order to have your gift acknowledged in a more
prominent way.
Sunday
Founding Families
For those families or individuals who complete a gift to
the campaign of $100,000 or more, their names would
be gratefully displayed as a GIFT Founding Family for
our Growing in Faith Together Campaign.
10-Apr
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
5:00 PM
Tom Harris (D)
Joseph Gravino (D)
Brad Williams (D)
Christopher Birozes (L)
Alba Gonzalez (D)
Legacy Leaders
For those families or individuals who complete a gift to Please Remember in Your Prayers
Recordemos en Nuestras Oraciones
the campaign of $50,000 to $99,999, their names
would be gratefully displayed as a GIFT Leader for our The Sick (Enfermos)
Carole Moran
Growing in Faith Together Campaign.
Sally Von Bargen
Ralph Szweda
St. Brendan Benefactors
Todd Young
For those families or individuals who complete a gift to
the campaign of $25,000 to $49,999, their names
Recently Deceased (Fallecidos)
would be gratefully displayed as a GIFT Benefactor for
Ambrocio Guevara
our Growing in Faith Together Campaign.
Edwin Barrueto
Charles Cahill
Parish Patrons
For those families or individuals who complete a gift to
the campaign of $15,000 to $24,999, their names
Parish Stewardship of Treasure
would be gratefully displayed as a GIFT Patron for our
March
2016
Growing in Faith Together Campaign.
Spiritual Sponsors
For those families or individuals who complete a gift to
the campaign of $10,000 to $14,999, their names
would be gratefully displayed as a GIFT Sponsor for
our Growing in Faith Together Campaign.
Saintly Stewards
For those families or individuals who complete a gift to
the campaign of $5,000 to $9,999, their names would
be gratefully displayed as a GIFT Steward for our
Growing in Faith Together Campaign.
Faithful Friends
For those families or individuals who complete a gift to
the campaign of $3,000 to $4,999, their names would
be gratefully displayed as a GIFT Friend for our
Growing in Faith Together Campaign.
6-Mar-16
$37,493.00
13-Mar-16
$30,070.00
20-Mar-16
$32,046.00
27-Mar-16
Electronic Giving for the Month:
Total:
$99,609.00
Offertory Monthly Budget:
$105,000.00
Overage/Shortage for the period:
($5,391.00)
Offertory Actual YTD:
$1,367,971.00
Offertory Budget YTD:
$1,330,000.00
Overage/Shortage YTD:
$37,917.00
Last Week’s Second Collection:
Holy Land
Georgia Bulletin
$1,824.00
$24,721.00
Capital Campaign
Current Month Contributions:
$48,079.00
Electronic giving for the Month:
Total Capital Campaign Contributions:
$48,079.00
Savings Fund Balance
$1,073,702.00
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Update 2016
Goal
$140,700.00
Outstanding Pledges
$143,410.00
Payments to date
$61,899.00
REGISTROS DE FORMACIÓN DE
FE Y VOLUNTARIOS 2016-2017
A todas nuestras familias se les
invita a registrar a sus hijos para
las clases de catecismo
“Formacion de Fe” para el ano
escolar 2016- 2017. Es necesario
matricularse a tiempo para poder
planear las clases y el numero de
voluntarios que necesitaremos y
poder ofrecerles nuestro mejor
servicio. Gracias.
LA RESPUESTA
Para todas las mujeres de la parroquia y sus amigas: las invitamos
a nuestra reunion mensual de la
Respuesta. Disfrute una tarde de
relajacion, creando nuevas
amistades y compartiendo su fe.
La reunion incluye una cena,
presentacion y ¡camaradería!
Martes 26 de Abril, 2016
6:30pm—8:30pm Salón Social
Acuerdese: nosotros hacemos la
cena, solo traiga $5 (cena, postre y
bebidas). Para informes llame a
Monica Plew.
PRIMERO MI PAREJA
Ministerio Matrimonial “Primero
mi Pareja” le invita a participar en
Se necesitan catequistas y volun- nuestro Grupo de Parejas, donde
podemos revivir el entusiasmo de
tarios para el programa de Forestar juntos. Proxima reunion es el
macion de Fe. Las clases inician
en Agosto y necesitamos preparar Viernes, 15 de Abril de 7pm a 9pm
en el Centro de Formacion de Fe de
nuestro equipo de trabajo para
San Brendan.
poder ofrecer un programa de
calidad espiritual a nuestra coPara mas informacion llame al
munidad parroquial. Ofrecemos
(678) 341-9631. o en el correo prientrenamiento para todos los
[email protected] Tenecatequistas y voluntarios.
mos guardería de ninos, llame y
Para informacion sobre los regis- haga su reservacion.
tros de Formacion de Fe y Voluntarios Catequistas, por favor llame
a Monica Plew al (770) 205-7969
ext. 40. Registros son por medio
de cita.
CAMPAÑA CAPITAL
PARA LA EXPANSIÓN
DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA
Agradecemos a las familias que ya han devuelto sus tarjetas de compromiso por su pronta respuesta. Las tarjetas de compromiso se
pueden devolver en la recepcion parroquial o con cualquier miembro
del clero o personal. La meta de esta campana es tener 100% de participacion por parte de todas nuestras familias, con partes iguales de sacrificio de Tiempo, Talento y Tesoro. ¡Muchas Gracias!
MINISTERIO Y ESPIRITUALIDAD
LEGIÓN DE MARÍA
Se reune todos los Lunes de
7:00pm a 9:00pm en el salon de
conferencias detras de la sacristía. Informes al (404) 5740772, con Maria Pantoja o en el
correo [email protected]
DEVOCIÓN AL DIVINO NIÑO
Se reune todos los Miercoles
despues de la misa de 7:00pm a
rezar la novena al Divino Nino.
Informes con María Castillo al
(908) 875- 3985.
ESCUELA DE LA FE
Aprenda los fundamentos de la fe
catolica en este sencillo formato.
Reuniones todos los Jueves de
7:00pm a 9:00pm en el Salon Social. Para mas informacion, llame
a Monica Plew al (770) 205- 7969
ext. 26.
RENOVACIÓN CARISMÁTICA
Grupo de Oracion Jesus y María
se reune todos los Viernes de
7:00pm -9:00pm en la Capilla para orar juntos por la iglesia y
sus necesidades, y por la paz del
mundo. Informes con Monica
Freeman al (404) 933-5310.
¡Acompanenos!
SERVIDORES DE JESÚS
Grupo de Jovenes Adultos
“Servidores de Jesus” (jovenes
entre 18 y 35 anos) se reune todos los Viernes de 8:00pm a
9:30pm en el Centro de Aprendizaje para compartir en la fe y
crecer en la vida cristiana. Informes al (770) 688-7443 con
Alex Gutierrez.
NIÑAS CHALLENGE
(Ninas de 5º a 8º grado) Se
reunen los Sabados 16 y 30 de
Abril de 10:00am a 11:30am en el
Centro de Formacion de Fe.
CORONILLA DIVINA
MISERICORDIA
Todos los Domingos a las
12:30pm en la Iglesia. Informes
con Tania Montes (404) 3142932.
Second Sunday of Easter
A Sense of Peace
God of peace and source of all life,
we praise you for the gift of new life we
received in Baptism.
Like the disciples,
we too hide from our call to evangelize.
Grant us, who are filled with fear and doubt,
a renewed sense of hope and peace.
In Baptism, you claimed us,
so help us to hear your voice,
which calls us from our isolation.
May the Holy Spirit inspire us to share the
Good News
and fill us with the joy of your Risen Son.
Implant within our hearts
a deep sense of courage and keen sense
of faith
so that until the end of time your chosen
people will praise your name
and rejoice in the presence of Christ.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Peace of Christ
Today’s Readings: Acts 5:12–16; Psalm 118:2–4, 13– that surpasses all understanding, a peace that
15, 22–24; Revelation 1:9–11a, 12–13, 17–19; John helps us endure suffering, a peace that empowers
20:19–31.
us to forgive, and a peace that demands justice.
Think about the past few days. What in your life
Two words from the Gospel that stand out are
has been unlocked because of Christ’s Death and
peace and fear. Imagine what it must have been like Resurrection? What still needs to be unlocked and
for Jesus’ followers after his Death and
consumed by the peace of Christ? Filled with the
Resurrection. Filled with fear, they locked
Holy Spirit, Christ sends us to be his presence in
themselves in a room. Think of a time when you’ve the world, a presence that speaks peace in the
been so afraid that you needed to hide yourself or midst of violence, war, and much more. We must
your ideas. Consider those who suffer physical or say “Peace be with you” to all we encounter so as
mental abuse, those who are persecuted for their to restore relationships and help others know the
religious convictions, or those who fear speaking amazing gift of the Resurrection. How does your
truth when faced with death. Feeling afraid can
faith community or family live peace? Consider
entrap and confuse us.
how you might share the gift of Christ’s peace this
week at a homeless shelter, a nursing home, or a
In Death, Jesus triumphs over sin and death and
shelter for survivors of abuse.
unlocks the doors to new life. He ushers in a peace
This Week at Home
Monday, April 4, 2016
Solemnity of the Annunciation
Today’s Psalm refrain, “Here I am, Lord; I come to do
your will,” challenges us to reflect on when we have
opened ourselves to the power of the Holy Spirit.
Like Mary who said yes and was completely vulnerable before God, we too are asked to completely give
of ourselves and bear witness to Christ. As you reflect on the Gospel, think of when you have said no
or been too afraid to respond to God’s invitation to
love and preach the Good News. Take a moment today to pray the Rosary or sing the Hail Mary. Today’s
Readings: Isaiah 7:10–14; 8:10; Psalm 40:7–8a, 8b–9,
10, 11; Hebrews 10:4–10; Luke 1:26–38.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Community
Today’s passage from Acts paints an ideal picture of
community life in the early Church. Reading this
gives me hope and a desire to strive for a more profound experience of community life. The tenets presented here are important. How can we live these
ideals in our families, in our parishes, and in the
Church? It’s not easy to be of one heart and mind. Is
there a food pantry to which you can bring nonperishable items or a shelter to which you can bring
children’s books? Today’s Readings: Acts 4:32–37;
Psalm 93:1ab, 1cd–2, 5; John 3:7b–15.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
God’s Love
It is truly amazing to think about how much God
loves us. Jesus came to show us God’s mercy and
love. Through his Paschal Mystery we are saved.
Once we were a people of darkness, but in Baptism,
we were united to Christ and imbued with the Holy
Spirit. Like the Apostles, we must boldly share the
Gospel, no matter the risk. Find a quiet place to contemplate God’s love for you. If you feel restless,
breathe deeply and let God know you are waiting
and ready to be loved. Today’s Readings: Acts 5:17–
26; Psalm 34:2–3, 4–5, 6–7, 8–9; John 3:16–21.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
St. John Baptist de la Salle
As members of the Body of Christ, it is our responsibility to care for the poor and marginalized. The Gospel is not vague. It challenges us to take up our cross
and do as Christ did and respond to the cry of the
poor. Like St. John Baptist de la Salle, let us bless the
Lord’s name and seek to do work with the poor and
marginalized. Today’s Readings: Acts 5:27–33; Psalm
34:2 and 9, 17–18, 19–20; John 3:31–36.
Friday, April 8, 2016
Thanks
Chapter 6 of John’s Gospel illuminates for us Jesus,
the Bread of Life. In today’s passage, Jesus feeds five
thousand. Unlike Matthew, Mark, and Luke, John’s
account has Jesus giving thanks. Jesus is the source
of all nourishment; every time we gather at Mass, we
celebrate this amazing gift and receive the Bread of
Life and Cup of Salvation. At the evening meal, invite
everyone to offer thanks for the gifts of the day or
week. Today’s Readings: Acts 5:34–42; Psalm 27:1, 4,
13–14; John 6:1–15.
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Neglected
The First Reading begins with an argument between
the Hellenists, those who spoke Greek, and the Hebrews, because the Hellenists’ widows were being
neglected. Seven men were chosen to assist with the
ministry, and traditionally, this is the start of the
diaconate. What we know is that the Church was
growing and there was a need to reach out to everyone, Greek and non-Greek. This also would allow the
Good News to spread more widely. Could your family make dinner for residents at a shelter and dine
with them? Try to draw out the residents of the shelter and listen to their stories. Today’s Readings: Acts
6:1–7; Psalm 33:1–2, 4–5, 18–19; John 6:16–21.
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Reproducibles for Lent–Triduum–Easter 2016
Segundo Domingo de Pascua
El sentido de la paz
Dios de paz y fuente de toda vida
te alabamos por el don de la vida nueva
recibida en el bautismo.
Como alguna vez tus primeros
discípulos,
tambien nosotros rehuimos tu llamada a
evangelizar.
Te pedimos que, a los temerosos y llenos
de dudas,
nos renueves la esperanza y la paz.
Tu nos llamaste en el bautismo,
para integrarnos a una comunidad de fe;
sacanos de nuestro aislamiento.
Que el Espíritu Santo nos inspire a
compartir la Buena Nueva
y nos llene con el gozo de tu Hijo
resucitado.
Planta en nuestro corazon,
una valentía atrevida y una fe delicada,
para que hasta el final de los tiempos
tu pueblo escogido ensalce tu nombre
y se regocije en la presencia de Cristo.
Por Cristo nuestro Senor. Amen.
Domingo, 3 de abril de 2016
La Paz de Cristo
Lecturas del día: Hechos 5:12–16; Salmo 118:2–4,
13–15, 22–24; Apocalipsis 1:9–11a, 12–13, 17–19;
Juan 20:19–31.
Dos palabras que sobresalen en el evangelio son
paz y miedo. Imagine cómo estaban los discípulos
despues de la muerte y resurreccion de Jesus: llenos de miedo y encerrados. ¿En algun momento,
por miedo, usted tuvo que esconderse, o silenciar
sus ideas? Piense en las víctimas de abuso físico o
mental, en los perseguidos por sus convicciones
políticas o religiosas, y en los que silencian la verdad por miedo a la muerte. El miedo atrapa y puede confundirnos.
En la muerte, Jesus triunfa sobre el pecado y la
muerte misma, y abre las puertas a una nueva vida. El detona una paz que sobrepasa toda comprension; paz que nos ayuda a soportar el sufri-
miento, paz que nos fortalece para perdonar, paz
que demanda justicia. Medite en los días recien
pasados. ¿Percibe usted que la muerte y resurreccion de Cristo ha roto algun cerrojo en su propia
vida? ¿Hay algun aspecto de su persona que necesite la paz del Resucitado?
Llenos del Espíritu Santo, Cristo nos envía para ser
su presencia en el mundo; presencia que encarna
la paz en medio de la violencia, de la guerra y la
enemistad. A cuantos encontremos a nuestro paso,
debemos decir: “La paz este contigo”, para restaurar una relacion lastimada y para experimentar el
don maravilloso de la resurreccion. ¿Como se hace
presente la paz en su comunidad de fe y en su familia? Piense en como compartir el don de la paz
de Cristo esta semana, en algun asilo o albergue
para indigentes, o en algun refugio para víctimas
de violencia domestica.
La semana en casa
Lunes, 4 de abril de 2016
Solemnidad de la Anunciación
El refran del salmo, “Aquí estoy, Senor, para hacer tu
voluntad” nos desafía a reflexionar en las ocasiones
de nuestra vida cuando nos hemos abierto al poder
del Espíritu Santo. Como a María, quien dijo sí y fue
vulnerable completamente a Dios, se nos pide darnos
completamente y dar testimonio de Cristo. Al pensar
en el evangelio, considere en las ocasiones en las que
ha dicho no, o cuando ha tenido miedo de responder
a la invitacion de Dios para amar y anunciar la Buena
Nueva. Dese un momento para rezar el Rosario o
cantar el Ave María. Lecturas del día: Isaías 7:10–14;
8:10; Salmo 40:7–8a, 8b–9, 10, 11; Hebreos 10:4–10;
Lucas 1:26–38.
turas del día: Hechos 5:17–26; Salmo 34:2–3, 4–5, 6–7,
8–9; Juan 3:16–21.
Jueves, 7 de abril de 2016
San Juan Bautista de la Salle
El evangelio es preciso. Nos pide a asumir nuestra
cruz y a hacer como Cristo: reaccionar al clamor del
pobre. Como san Juan Bautista de la Salle, bendigamos el nombre del Senor y trabajemos para favorecer a los pobres y marginados de nuestra sociedad.
Lecturas del día: Hechos 5:27–33; Salmo 34:2 y 9, 17–
18, 19–20; Juan 3:31–36.
Viernes, abril 8 de 2016
Gracias
Todo el capítulo sexto del Evangelio segun san Juan
trata del Pan de Vida. En el pasaje de hoy, Jesus alimenta a cinco mil. San Juan describe a Jesus dando
gracias. Jesus es la fuente de todo alimento; cada vez
Martes, 5 de abril de 2016
que nos reunimos para la misa, celebramos este maComunidad
ravilloso don y recibimos el Pan de Vida y la Copa de
Hechos hace un retrato idealizado de la vida comuni- la Salvacion. En la comida de hoy, invite a que cada
taria de la primera Iglesia. Leerlo me siembra espe- uno de gracias por los dones del día o de la semana.
ranza y deseos de una experiencia mas profunda de Lecturas del día: Hechos 5:34–42; Salmo 27:1, 4, 13–
comunidad. Los principios retratados son fundamen- 14; Juan 6:1–15.
tales. ¿Como podemos hacer realidad en nuestras
familias, parroquias y en la Iglesia entera esos princi- Sábado, 9 de abril de 2016
Relegados
pios? No es facil tener un solo corazon y una sola
mente. ¿Tiene la parroquia reparto de comida al que La primera lectura inicia con una disputa entre los
usted pueda colaborar con artículos no perecederos? cristianos de origen griego, los helenistas y los de
¿Puede usted llevar algunos libros a los ninos de al- origen palestino, los hebreos, porque las viudas de
los primeros estaban siendo relegadas. Como solugun orfelinato o refugio? Lecturas del día: Hechos
cion, se escogieron siete varones que atendieran a
4:32–37; Salmo 93:1ab, 1cd–2, 5; Juan 3:7b–15.
las relegadas, en lo que comunmente se asume como
Miércoles, 6 de abril de 2016
el inicio del diaconado. Sabemos que la Iglesia crecía
El amor de Dios
y necesitaba apoyar a todos sus miembros, sin imJesus vino para mostrarnos la misericordia y el amor portar de donde vinieran. Esto ayudaba a que la Buede Dios. Nos ha salvado por su misterio pascual. Es- na Nueva se propagara mas facil y rapidamente.
tuvimos en la oscuridad, pero por el Bautismo, fuiPiense usted si su familia podría cocinar para los remos incorporados a Cristo e imbuidos del Espíritu
sidentes de algun asilo o albergue y compartir la coSanto. Igual que los apostoles, compartamos el Evan- mida con ellos. Quiza puedan sacarlos a pasear y esgelio, sin detenernos en los riesgos. Busque un lugar cuchar sus historias. Lecturas del día: Hechos 6:1–7;
de quietud para contemplar como Dios lo ama a us- Salmo 33:1–2, 4–5, 18–19; Juan 6:16–21.
ted. Si se siente inquieto, respire profundamente y
hable con Dios que siempre lo espera con amor. Lec© 2016 Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Texto de Timothy A. Johnston.
Traducción de Ricardo López. Ilustración de Steve Musgrave. Texto bíblico conforme a
La Biblia de nuestro pueblo. Biblia del peregrino (2011), con el debido permiso.
Aprobación canónica de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago, 4 de septiembre de 2015.
Recursos reproducibles para Cuaresma–Triduo Pascual–Pascua 2016