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Rectory Office St. Monica Hall E-mail Fax Visit Our Website (718) 783-3132 Sterling Place [email protected] (718)638-4669 staugustineparkslope.org
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. William J. Rueger, Administrator Deacon Dean Dobbins, Parish Manager/ Pastoral Minister Mr. Joseph Bichotte, Parish Deacon Sr. Ellen Glavey, Religious Education Coordinator Ms. Vanessa Peña, Parish Secretary Mr. Andrew Violette, Director of Music Mr. Brendan Moloney, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Rev. Agnelo Pinto, In Residence Msgr. Robert Harris, In Residence
OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM No evening hours. Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday: Rectory Closed. Appointments appreciated.
MASSES: Saturday: 5:00 PM (English) Sunday: 9:00 AM (English) 10:30 AM (Spanish) 12:00 NOON (English) 1:30 PM (Haitian)
WEEKDAYS: 9:00 AM (English) Wednesday 7:30 PM (Spanish)
HOLY DAYS: As announced
HOLY HOUR OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Friday of each month, check for time.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Speak to a staff member about the process of becoming a Catholic and/or receiving Eucharist and Confirmation.
RECONCILIATION: Confessions heard Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 PM or by appointment.
BAPTISM: Parents should call at least two months in advance for preparation dates.
MATRIMONY: Couples should meet with a Priest or Deacon at least six months in advance.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: By request.
COMMUNION OF THE SICK: Please call to arrange communion for the sick, homebound, or hospitalized.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Sunday Morning, English & Spanish.
ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC ACADEMY: Phone Number: (718) 857-2559; sfxsparkslope.org
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To ALL of you who helped with our advent and Christmas preparations and Liturgies.
Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday, January 7 5:00 (Sat.) +Roger Dunne 9:00 +Ruben Cintron (Miguel Vale) 10:30 Sonia & Antonio Aguilar (Aguilar Family) 10:30 +Rosa Ruiz (Ruiz Milagros) 12:00 Victoria Flores (Carmen Cintron) 1:30 For The People of The Parish Monday, January 8 9:00 +Laura Price (Edison Price Lighting) Tuesday, January 9 9:00 +Laura Price (Edison Price Lighting) Wednesday, January 10 9:00 Terry Teachout ‘Thanksgiving for Gift of Life’ 7:30 +Fernando Navarrete Thursday, January 11 9:00 +Roberto Barela Friday, January 12 9:00 +Jose Reyes, Jr. (Tristan Dulangon) Saturday, January 13 9:00 +Eileen Ford 5:00 +Reggie Osse Sunday, January 14 9:00 Paul Looney ‘Thanksgiving for Gift of Life’ 10:30 +Bryson Figueroa 12:00 Luis Rodriguez (Gladys Cruz 1:30 For The People of The Parish
Upcoming Events/Meetings • Terce… is every Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass • Vespers... is every Saturday before 5:00 p.m. Mass • Holy Hour... every first Friday, January 5th directly
after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. • Haiti Support Group... next meeting will be on
January 8th at 7:15 p.m. in the rectory. • Baptism Class... will be in January 22nd at 7:30
p.m. in the Rectory. Please call to sign up. • Bereavement Group... meets every 1st and 3rd
Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in St. Monica Hall. Please call the rectory for more information.
• Chair Yoga... Saturday mornings after 9:00 a.m. mass, all are welcome.
• Nicotine Anonymous... meets every Thursday in St. Monica hall at 7:00 p.m.
The Epiphany of the Lord Reflection
There was not too much information given in Scripture about the magi from the east. Traditionally it has been told that there were three wise men. Their names Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar. It is most likely that they came from Persia, an empire to the east. Furthermore, the term “magi” could refer to priests or even astrologers. This last option seems plausible due to their interest in a special star. This star could be explained by a natural phenomenon such as a comet, the alignment of planets, or a nova, all of which were recorded near the time of Jesus’ birth. However, it also could be supernatural such as, for example, an angel appearing as a bright star to guide the magi. Regardless, it is clear that God used the star to make evident the greatness of the event of Jesus’ birth. It was common in the ancient world to view a special star as a signal of the birth of a king, so it makes sense that the magi were looking for the king of the Jews. The news of Jesus’ birth troubled Herod the Great because he was the king of the Jews, appointed as such by Rome. Herod was a power-hungry ruler who had no problem axing anyone who threatened his rule. The news from the magi came as a threat to his power and thus he deceptively sent them to find Jesus’ location in order to kill him. Yet, the magi went to worship him. The fact that Gentile came to worship the Messiah is evidence that Jesus came for all of humanity. The expensive gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh were only fit for a king. They indicate that Jesus is not just the king of the Jews but the king of all humanity. He is Emmanuel (God with us). The magi’s return by another way symbolically represents that whenever we encounter Jesus, we will never return the same.
In Christ,
Deacon Dean
Special Collection, Today! Diocesan Mission - Today - The revenue from this collection will be used when the Bishop receives appeals from various missions for support from the Diocese of Brooklyn and when Mission appeals are requested from the Society of the Immaculate Conception. Please be generous. Rectory Office… will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. No Religious Education Classes.
Thank You...
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A TODOS ustedes que ayudaron con nuestro advenimiento y Preparativos de Navidad y Liturgias.
We pray for the sick…
Recemos Por los Enfermos…
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Helena Severin Daisy Rijo Jose Colon Janie Gamble Carmen M Mercado Nancy Cimino Jackie Strachen Robert Katan Angela Ramos Barbara Mangilardi James Leune Olive Bouaz Tiffany Rios Mr. John Demby Rosario Ortiz Ines Robles
John Barton Jane Erickson Jerome Knittle Yvette Sendker Carmen Torres Angelo M. Ramos Barbara Merrill Col. Ret. Will Merrill Pedro R. Garsed Severina Caban Sonia Bonilla Nancy Doering Nilda M. Morales Anthiny Vega Crystina Sulsenti Sonia Garcia
Joseph Brennan Mike Meehan Dorinda Baéz Alex Ramos Julie Elle Brittner Maritza Arroyo Hector Davila Kitty Denega Pascuala Vidal Paul Callahan Christopher Neves Monique Maumec Yvette Reyes Kathy Cruz Kip Jones Nellie Colon
We pray for members and friends serving in the military: Rezamos por miembros y amigos que estan sirviendo en el Servicio Militar: Sgt. Estephen Shirverts, Col. Will Merrill, Lt. Jeanell Merrill, Capt. Peyton Hurley, Manny Otero, PFC An- thony J. Jolimeau, Paul Valdez, Jorge E. Moreira, Jerry Moreira, David Garcia, Samantha Vega, L.C. US Marine Corps, Capt. Richard Martinez, US Marines, Air- man Clara Lyde, 1 Lt. Ignacio Naudon, PFC, Max Andrew Polster.
Note to our envelope users… Thank you for your regular support of the parish. Please drop us a note in the collection if you change your address or phone number during the year, so we can keep our parish records up-to-date. It helps our workers if you do not use tape or staples on the envelopes. It also helps if you put the amount of your do-nation and your envelope number on the envelope/check. All donations are registered according to the date they are received, no matter what date is on the envelope. If you are donating for several weeks you may write one check for the total amount. However, please use separate checks for Pantry, Campaign, National Collections, and Missions donations.
La Epifanía del Señor Reflexión No se proporcionó demasiada información en las Escrituras acerca de los magos del este. Tradicionalmente se ha dicho que había tres hombres sabios. Sus nombres Melchior, Caspar y Balthazar. Lo más probable es que provengan de Persia, un imperio al este. Además, el término "mago" podría referirse a sacerdotes o incluso astrólogos. Esta última opción parece plausible debido a su interés en una estrella especial. Esta estrella podría explicarse por un fenómeno natural como un cometa, la alineación de los planetas o una nova, todos los cuales se registraron cerca del momento del nacimiento de Jesús. Sin embargo, también podría ser sobrenatural como, por ejemplo, un ángel que aparece como una estrella brillante para guiar a los magos. Independientemente, está claro que Dios usó la estrella para hacer evidente la grandeza del evento del nacimiento de Jesús. Era común en el mundo antiguo ver una estrella especial como una señal del nacimiento de un rey, por lo que tiene sentido que los magos estuvieran buscando al rey de los judíos. La noticia del nacimiento de Jesús perturbó a Herodes el Grande porque era el rey de los judíos, nombrado así por Roma. Herodes era un gobernante sediento de poder que no tenía ningún problema para eliminar a cualquiera que amenazara con su gobierno. Las noticias de los magos vinieron como una amenaza a su poder y, por lo tanto, engañosamente los envió a buscar la ubicación de Jesús para matarlo. Sin embargo, los magos fueron a adorarlo. El hecho de que Gentile vino a adorar al Mesías es evidencia de que Jesús vino por toda la humanidad. Los costosos regalos de oro, incienso y mirra solo eran aptos para un rey. Indican que Jesús no es solo el rey de los judíos, sino el rey de toda la humanidad. Él es Emmanuel (Dios con nosotros). El regreso de los magos de otra manera simbólicamente representa que cada vez que nos encontremos con Jesús, nunca volveremos lo mismo.
En Cristo, Diácono Dean
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Remak pou itilizatè anvlòp nou an ... Mèsi pou sipò regilye ou nan pawas la. Tanpri lage nou yon nòt nan koleksyon an si ou chanje adrès ou oswa nimewo telefòn pandan ane a, pou nou ka kenbe dosye pawas nou an ajou. Li ede travayè nou yo si ou pa itilize kasèt oswa machandiz sou anvlòp yo. Li ede tou si ou mete kantite lajan an nan fè-nasyon ou ak nimewo anvlòp ou sou anvlòp / chèk la. Tout donasyon yo anrejistre dapre dat yo te resevwa yo, kèlkeswa dat la se sou anvlòp la. Si ou ap bay pandan plizyè semèn ou ka ekri yon sèl chèk pou kantite total la. Sepandan, tanpri itilize chèk separe pou Pantry, Kanpay, Koleksyon Nasyonal, ak Misyon donasyon.
L'épiphanie de la réflexion du Seigneur Il n'y avait pas trop d'informations dans les Ecritures sur les mages de l'Est. Traditionnellement on a dit qu'il y avait trois hommes sages. Leurs noms Melchior, Caspar et Balthazar. Il est fort probable qu'ils viennent de Perse, un empire à l'est. De plus, le terme «magi» pourrait désigner des prêtres ou même des astrologues. Cette dernière option semble plausible en raison de leur intérêt pour une étoile spéciale. Cette étoile pourrait être expliquée par un phénomène naturel tel qu'une comète, l'alignement de planètes ou une nova, tous enregistrés à l'époque de la naissance de Jésus. Cependant, il pourrait également être surnaturel comme, par exemple, un ange apparaissant comme une étoile brillante pour guider les mages. Hérode était un dirigeant assoiffé de pouvoir qui n'avait aucun problème à chasser quiconque menaçait son règne. Les nouvelles des magi sont venues comme une menace à son pouvoir et ainsi il les a trompeusement envoyés pour trouver la position de Jésus afin de le tuer. Pourtant, les mages sont allés l'adorer. Le fait que Gentil soit venu adorer le Messie est la preuve que Jésus est venu pour toute l'humanité. Les cadeaux coûteux d'or, d'encens et de myrrhe n'étaient bons que pour un roi. Ils indiquent que Jésus n'est pas seulement le roi des Juifs, mais le roi de toute l'humanité. Il est Emmanuel (Dieu avec nous). Le retour du magi par une autre voie symbolique représente que chaque fois que nous rencontrons Jésus, nous ne retournerons jamais la même chose.
Dans le Christ, Diacre Dean
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