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Saint Lucie Catholic Church Port St. Lucie, Florida

APRIL 26, 2020

Third Sunday of Easter

“The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!” Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them

in the breaking of bread.

Franciscan Friars Pastor:

Fr. Mark A. Szanyi, OFM Conv.

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Daniel Pal, OFM Conv.

Fr. Milton Torres, OFM Conv.

Assisting: Fr. Paul Gabriel, OFM Conv. Fr. Curt Kreml, OFM Conv.

Deacons: Vincent Cookingham,

Charles Immordino, Dale Konas, Carlos Melendez

ST. LUCIE CATHOLIC CHURCH APRIL 26, 2020 PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA (772) 878-1215, FAX (772) 878-1299

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MASS INTENTIONS MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020

7:30 AM Beth Hall by Ann Breitfelder 8:30 AM Dawn Proffenbuger by Beverly Devine

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 7:30 AM Beth Hall by Bradford and Pauline Mason 8:30 AM In Thanksgiving to God for Saint

Gianna by Gerry Gregorian and Addy

Feeney

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2020 7:30 AM Jonathan Hall by Michael and Carol D’Angelo 8:30 AM Maria Ydalia Martinez by Iris Martinez

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020 7:30 AM Beth Hall by Diane Clarke 8:30 AM Beth Hall by Dom and Jackie Buccola

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020 7:30 AM Sebastiano Vasile by Wife and Daughter 8:30 AM Robert H. Holz by Rita M. Holz

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020 8:30 AM Richard Manion by Ed and Jean Nystrom 4:00 PM Deceased Members of the Librizzi

and Napolitano Families by Beverly Librizzi

SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2020 7:30 AM Irene Leisey by Dave Leisey 9:30 AM Thomas C. Tesseyman by Muriel C. Tesseyman 11:30 AM Istvan and Maria Zavecz by Ilona Koszar 5:00 PM Daisy Peraza Aleman by Zaida Concepcion 7:00 PM Parishioners of St. Lucie

Have you remembered St. Lucie Parish In your will and

estate planning?

Thank you for your offertory donations!

Comparison April 21, 2019 April 12, 2020 Easter $33,533 (Easter) $ 14,395 Church Offering $ 4,096 $ 3,008 On Line Giving

April 19, 2020 Divine Mercy $ 7,175 Church Offering $ 6,482 On Line Giving

OFFERTORY Next weekend, May 2nd and 3rd, there is one offertory collection that supports St. Lucie Parish. Thank you for your generosity!

PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for the deceased of the parish, especially Norma Abrahams and Paul McMillan, who passed away recently. May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Please remember in your Masses and prayers, the sick whose names have been placed before our altar this week. If possible, try to participate in one of our Masses to join fellow worshipers in praying for them.

QUESTIONS OF CHURCH TEACHINGS? Send questions to Deacon Vincent P. Cookingham, Ph. D. – [email protected]

MASS INTENTIONS If you have requested a Mass Intention and are wondering if your intention will take place, the answer is “yes!” Every time a priest is on the altar, he carries with him an intention. During this time when all scheduled mass times have been altered, know that your intention is being prayed for in the same week of your original requested intention.

“THE 26 WEEKS CLUB” Congratulations to Edward Krowka, $50 winner drawn on April 19th. The winner is drawn in the parish office in front of priests.

EUCHARISTIC INTENTION The bread and wine for Sunday, April 19th through April 25th was donated in Thanksgiving to God for blessings – Anonymous

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY www.stlucie.cc Like us on Facebook: St Lucie Catholic Church

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Readings for the Week of April 26, 2020 READING(S) 1st 2nd REPONSORIAL PSALM GOSPEL Sun. 4/26 ACTS 2:14, 22-23 1 PT 1:17-21 PS 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 LK 24:13-35 Mon. 4/27 ACTS 6:8-15 PS 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30 JN 6:22-29 Tue. 4/28 ACTS 7:51—8:1A PS 31:3CD-4, 6, 7B, 8A, 21AB JN 6:30-35 Wed. 4/29 ACTS 8:1B-8 PS 66:1-3A, 4-5, 6-7A JN 6:35-40 Thur. 4/30 ACTS 8:26-40 PS 66:8-9, 16-17, 20 JN 6:44-51 Fri. 5/1 ACTS 9:1-20 PS 117:1BC, 2 JN 6:52-59 Sat. 5/2 ACTS 9:31-42 PS 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 JN 6:60-69 Sun 5/3 ACTS 2:14A, 36-41 1 PT 2:20B-25 PS 1-3A, 3B4, 5, 6 JN 10:1-10

2020 Diocesan Services Appeal - St. Lucie Parish Goal: $199,000

To date, we have 461 donors donating $130,291 in cash and pledges.

Even if we aren’t gathering together for Masses, there is still an important way we can stay informed regarding church happenings. Use Flocknote. It is FREE and easy. Just follow the following directions: Go on the St. Lucie Church website – www.stlucie.cc – and click onto the Flocknote icon on the home page. This is an easy way to join our St. Lucie site and stay informed.

These are tremulous times! The appearance of Coronavirus and the effects on our lives is something that we have never seen. Without a community of worship within the church building there are few ways to economically support St. Lucie. Some parishioners have signed on to “Online Giving.” This is tremendously appreciated because our church continues to operate (even without parishioners gathering together for Mass) and bills continue to pile. Please do the right thing and continue to support St. Lucie through your offerings. If you desire to mail in a check(s), please use the following address only:

St. Lucie Catholic Church 425 SW Irving Street Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

Directions for Online Giving at St. Lucie Parish

However you choose to give your time, talent and treasure, we thank you! Our parish ministries thrive only with your help.

How do I get started? 1. Visit our parish website: www.stlucie.cc 2. Once on the main page, click on the

“Online Giving” link. 3. Click on Create New Account link. 4. You will be prompted to create an account,

by typing a User ID and Password. Continue to follow the easy instructions.

TIME TO SPARE? We are most appreciative to everyone who stays home, safe from passing on this horrible virus. By now we are all “antsy” waiting for the moment when sanctions are lifted. In the meantime, how many of us are planning for the future? Remember those days when we would tell ourselves that we would get to a project once we have some spare time on our hands? Wait no longer! Write that family letter to someone who would thrill at receiving meaningful mail. Clean your closet saving for the needy the best of clothing you will not need. Play with your children or perhaps guide them in baking something for the family. Clean your home or rid it of all the unnecessary items you stow in your garage. The old adage, “Less is more” also unclutters your mind. Put this “down time” to good productive use. Most of all, pray! God hears every prayer and this is certainly a time when we should all be calling on His intervention. Stay calm and be well.


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SafeSpace Months ago, we invited parishioner Janet Farnan–Dyer, Resource & Volunteer Coordinator of SafeSpace and parishioner, Kathy Roberts to promote SafeSpace and speak before all masses. The organization serves those affected by domestic violence in our own backyard (Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart and Vero Beach.) SafeSpace is supported by generous donations with new or slightly used clothing, furniture, household items, toys, liquidation or estate goods. Whether big or small, each donation improves the lives of those affected by domestic abuse. They are pleased to accept cash contributions. SafeSpace teaches skills of safety, support, and education which empowers victims to lead an independent life. It is a charitable organization. If you have items that you are willing to donate, please bring them to the Thrift Shoppe located at 10011 US 1 in Port St. Lucie. We don’t have storage space at our church to house items. If you have questions you are encouraged to speak with Kathy Roberts or someone at the thrift store at 772-287-7505. Their fax is 772-287-7520. Below is a partial list or items that you might consider donating. ANY DONATION OF ANY KIND IN GOOD USABLE CONDITION IS APPRECIATED. THE FOLLOWING ARE JUST IDEAS… Immediate and Continuous Needs – Gift cards to Walmart, Walgreens, Publix and Gas Cards. Paper goods: toilet paper, cups, napkins, plates, tissues and paper towels. Cleaning supplies: bleach, Clorox wipes, toilet bowl cleaner, Pine-Sol/Mr. Clean, Lysol, Magic Erasers and lice kits. Kitchen supplies: forks, spoons, can openers, serving bowls and pitchers, pots/pans. Groceries: granola bars, chips, kids juice boxes, formula and all sized diapers and pull-ups, sippy cups, bottles, highchairs, strollers/double strollers, baby tubs, baby and toddler car seats. Personal Hygiene Needs - shampoo/conditioner, hair dryers, hair straighteners, hair dye, feminine supplies like tampons and pads, nail polish remover, hair ties, hair brushes, Q-tips, deodorant, hand soap, baby wipes, children’s sunscreen, tooth brushes, tooth paste, women and children’s under garments, maternity clothes, socks, pajamas, razors, flip flops, slippers, umbrella/ponchos, and nail clippers. Household Needs – Light bulbs 40W/60W, batteries, dishwasher, dish soap and laundry detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets, pillows, bath towels, shower curtains, bath rugs and accessories, twin sheets,

blankets, mattress covers, ear plugs, small room fans, 911 cell phones with the correct charger attached, toilet brushes, sponges, zip lock bags, trash bags and disposable baking pans, plastic cups, bowls and plates. Miscellaneous Needs – First class stamps, pens, envelopes, pocket calendars, special event access tickets/passes, DVD players, new/used DVDs especially kids movies (No VHS please), self-help books, school supplies, lunch boxes, back packs, toys, adult bikes, bike helmets and bike locks. Holiday Needs – Gifts for women and children of all ages, holiday and birthday supplies. Take items to the Safe Space Thrift Shoppe (Behind City Church) 10011 S US Highway 1 Port St. Lucie, FL (772) 287-7505. OR CALL FOR PICK-UP Perhaps you might wish to volunteer or even make a donation! Once these women are on their own, they usually need everything including furniture and clothing. Please keep them in mind.

BIBLE STUDY AT ST. LUCIE The Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God, helpful in building us up so that we may serve, love and glorify God and His Son, Jesus Christ, as we are intended to do. All are welcome to participate in bible study on Saturday mornings at 9:15 AM in the parish library of the Parish Center once the “all clear” has been given to open activities. Bring your bible!

E-MAIL AND TEXTING SCAMS

There have recently been several cases of email and text scams reported to the Diocese. Please know that a priest or any clergy will never contact parishioners asking for donations of gift cards or funding via direct email or text messages. If you feel that your email has been hacked, please change your password immediately and send an email to your contacts stating that your account has been compromised and that your contacts should ignore any suspicious emails. When changing your password, it is advised that you not change the password to any previously used passwords for any accounts and that a new password be used.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER www.stlucie.cc Like us on Facebook: St Lucie Catholic Church

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ST. LUCIE MASSES AND PRAYER At St. Lucie we stream REAL TIME weekday masses, Monday through Saturday at 8:30 AM. Masses on Sunday are streamed at 9:30 AM in English and 11:30 AM in Spanish. Go to www.stlucie.cc and click on to “Video Main Church.” Fr. Mark has permitted parishioners to utilize the church for private prayer on Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Please use the side doors for entrance and exit. Use appropriate distancing. Some of the best lessons we ever learned, we learned

from our mistakes and failures.

Advance Care/End of Life Documents & Guides From the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops:

The Florida Catholic Conference of Bishops provides resources to assist with advance care planning. Designating a health care surrogate and providing guidance for end-of-life decisions is the best way to ensure that morally acceptable procedures are followed if you become incapacitated or unable to express your own wishes in the event of a medical emergency.

Three items, approved by the bishops of Florida are particularly useful:

• A Catholic Introduction to End-of-Life Planning is a brochure to assist you as you begin your discussions with family, friends, health care providers and clergy.

• The Catholic Declaration on Life and Death (CDLD)combines a designation of health care surrogate and living will into one document and is designed to be completed and shared with your health care provider(s).

• Understanding the Catholic Declaration on Life and Death (UCDLD) is the companion to the CDLD and addresses common concerns and questions.

All the documents are available in both English and Spanish and are available for downloading and printing from the FCCB website: https://www.flacathconf.org/declaration-on-life-and-death

THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, April 27, 2020 through

Sunday, May 3, 2020 All activities at St. Lucie Parish have been cancelled until further notice! Continue to pray so that the Coronavirus is no longer a threat.

PARISH RECORDS We need your help to keep our records current. If there are any births, deaths, marriages, moves, changes in phone numbers or email addresses, etc. in your family, please notify the Parish Office at 772-878-1215.


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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED

SACRAMENT Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. A consecrated host, the Holy Eucharist, is placed in a special container attached within a standing cross called a “Monstrance.” The cross reminds us of Christ’s love given for mankind’s sins so that we might have eternal life. The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ and although it does not look like

the body and blood of Jesus, His Real Presence is hidden within the appearance of the consecrated host. This is a great mystery, something we are not capable of fully rationalizing but we know it to be truth. People come in reverence to pray and worship before the Holy Eucharist on display for certain hours and/or specified days. Once we get the “all clear” for activities to resume at our church, we will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Thursday and every First Friday of the Month in the church after the 8:30 AM. Mass and this continues until 5:00 PM ending with Benediction on Thursdays and First Fridays. We also display the Monstrance at other specified times. Always, there is a sign-up sheet for those desiring to commit themselves in prayer and in presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Usually, we sign our names for an hour designating that we will be present. This is done never to have Jesus left alone!

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed to the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults in its care. Victims of abuse are encouraged to contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator to begin necessary emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. The Diocese of Palm Beach Victim Assistance Coordinator, Ms. Theresa Fretterd, can be reached at 561-801-0999. For more information on Diocesan policies and procedures for reporting abuse as well as to view the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please go to www.diocesepb.org and click on Offices/Safe Environments. Your kindness bestowed on others is a gift you give.

WHY IS EASTER SEASON

50 DAYS LONG? Easter for Christians is not just one day, but rather a 50-day period. The season of Easter, or Eastertide, begins at sunset on the eve of Easter and ends on Pentecost, the day we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church (see Acts 2). Easter is also more than just an extended celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. In the early church, Lent was a season for new converts to learn about the faith and prepare for baptism on Easter Sunday. The initial purpose of the 50-day Easter season was to continue the faith formation of new Christians. Today, this extended season gives us time to rejoice and experience what it means when we say Christ is risen. It’s the season when we remember our baptisms and how through this sacrament we are, according to the liturgy, “incorporated into Christ’s mighty acts of salvation.” As “Easter people,” we also celebrate and ponder the birth of the Church and gifts of the Spirit (Pentecost), and how we are to live as faithful disciples of Christ.

MOVING OUT OF THE AREA? Please notify our Parish Office if you are moving out of the area. This allows us to take your family off our rolls and not send mail unnecessarily. This simple step saves our church money and like most of you, we do clip coupons. Keep in mind that if you are moving as a part-time parishioner, it takes two months to place envelopes on hold or take them off the rolls. Equally, it takes two months for the envelope company to begin to issue envelopes.

TRIBUTE TO A LOVED ONE St. Lucie Parish offers beautiful certificates for contributions to our St. Lucie Kitchen for all donations of $25 or more. Your donation may be made in the name of another (living or deceased) for an anniversary, birthday, wedding, commemorative special occasion, or a memorial. St. Lucie Kitchen feeds families in need every Thursday. This ministry is essential and people depend on us. When needing to purchase a gift please consider giving a beautiful certificate while helping support our kitchen! Stop by the Parish Office. Memory is what tells you that you know the guy but

it doesn’t tell you his name!


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SACRAMENTS AND CELEBRATIONS SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: At least one parent must be an active, participating, and registered as a member of the parish. Parental attendance at a two-hour preparatory workshop is required prior to the baptism. The class is usually offered in English on the second Wednesday of every month, and in Spanish on the first Wednesday of every month. Class begins at 7:00 PM in the Parish Office Conference Room located at 425 SW Irving Street. Parents are asked to phone the Parish Office before the class to confirm date and time. All baptismal requirements are outlined in a booklet that will be distributed at the baptismal class. Upon fulfilling and submitting the baptism booklet, all is reviewed and if all requirements have been met, a date for baptism will be set (but no sooner than one month.) Baptisms are celebrated at 12:45 PM on Sundays. Spanish Baptisms: 1st and 3rd Sundays, English Baptisms: 2nd and 4th Sundays. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Please contact Andrea Draper, SOFS, Director of Religious Education, for more information. Call (772) 878-1215. Older candidates wishing to be confirmed must first complete an adult religious education program. SACRAMENT OF FIRST EUCHARIST: First Eucharist is usually celebrated in the second grade. Parents who are registered members of the parish are to contact the Director of Religious Education at (772) 878-1215 to register their child for the First Eucharist Program beginning first grade. Preparation is a two-year program! SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Marriages are celebrated on Fridays at various times and Saturdays at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM only. Engaged couples should contact the church office a minimum of six months in advance in order to complete the necessary preparation. At least one member of the couple MUST be a registered and participating member of the parish for a minimum of six months prior to initially contacting the church. If the annulment of a previous marriage (Catholic, Non-Catholic, or civil) is required before a Catholic remarriage can take place, please contact the Annulment Advocate, Anne Tienter or Rosemary Konas. For more information call (772) 878-1215. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Reconciliation is celebrated each Saturday from 2:30 – 3:30 PM in the church, or by prearranged appointment with one of the staff priests. It is also celebrated on First Friday from 7:00 to 7:20 AM and 8:00 to 8:20 AM. Seasonal Reconciliation services are also held during both Advent and Lent. “First Reconciliation” for children is celebrated each February for second grade religious education students. Contact the Parish Religious Education Office for information.

Welcome to Saint Lucie

Catholic Church A Parish under the care of the Conventual Franciscan Friars

Whether you are here for the first time, or are a regular parishioner, you’ll discover that St. Lucie is a vibrant community with many opportunities to become involved. Help us to spread the Word of God, and work toward making our parish, our community and our world a better place to live.

Pastor: Fr. Mark A. Szanyi, OFM Conv.

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Daniel Pal, OFM Conv.,

Fr. Milton Torres, OFM Conv.

Assisting: Fr. Paul Gabriel, OFM Conv. Fr. Curt Kreml, OFM Conv.

Deacons: Vincent Cookingham,

Charles Immordino, Dale Konas, and Carlos Melendez

Church: 280 SW Prima Vista

Parish Center: 290 SW Prima Vista Parish Office: 425 SW Irving Street,

Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 (772) 878-1215

www.stlucie.cc

Parish Office Hours Monday through Friday:

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Confession Saturday: 2:30 until 3:30 PM

and every First Friday from 7:00 – 7:20 AM

and 8:00 – 8:20 AM or by appointment.

Mass Times Saturday Vigil Masses: 4:00 PM

Sunday Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM,

5:00 PM, and Spanish 7:00 PM

All Weekday Daily Masses are at 7:30 and 8:30 AM, Monday – Friday

Saturday Daily Mass is at 8:30 AM


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MINISTRIES DIRECTORY Parish Offices 878-1215 Parish Fax 878-1299

Office Staff: Business Manager/Parish Manager Doreen Recco Office Manager/Bulletin Editor Annette De Luca Parish Secretary Elsa Monteagudo Reception Desk/Baptism Preparation M. Isabel Ricaurte

Spiritual/Educational Formation: Religious Education Director Andrea Draper, OFS 878-1215 RCIA/RICA, RCIA Teens, RCIC Andrea Draper, OFS 878-1215 Youth and Family Ministry Loretta Barnes 878-1215 Church Ministries: Altar Servers, Youth & Adult Fred Marangio 418-1426 Annulment Advocate Anne Tienter, 878-1215 Rosemary Konas 882-8777 Bereavement Office 878-1215 Bible Study Sat. 9:15-10:30 AM - Library Eucharistic Ministers-Church Tru Hall 561-436-9566 Homebound Eucharist-English Ann Breitfelder 954-253-8234 Homebound Eucharist-Spanish Romelia Moreira 486-5667 Funerals Contact Parish Office 878-1215 St. Lucie Gift Shop 878-4135 Lectors Mary Agnes Albert 879-3624 David Majesky 440-522-8503 Marriage Preparation Contact Parish Office 878-1215 Ministers of Hospitality Bob Barnes 704-236-6420 Parish Council Mary Agnes Albert 878-1215 Engaged Encounter Contact Parish Office 878-1215 Prison Ministry Dcn Gregory Quinn 561-360-3326 Music Ministries: Music Minister Adria Cary 414-628-0147 Music Life Teen Minister John Sweeney 878-1215 Spanish Music Minister Jose Rosado 485-7295 Prayer Ministries: Adoration of Blessed Sacrament - every 1st Friday and every Thursday from 9:15 AM–5:00 PM Adult Scripture/Catechesis Saturdays, 9:15 AM Library Divine Mercy Fridays, 3:00 PM Chapel Charismatic Prayer Mondays, 7:30 PM Chapel Healing Mass 3rd Monday/month, 7:00 PM Church Liturgy of the Hours Mon. - Sat., 8:00 AM Church Rosary, Weekday Mon. - Fri., 6:30 & 9:00 AM Church Rosary, Saturday 9:15 AM Chapel San Damiano First Tue Rosary 7:00 PM Church Sp. Rosary/Prayer/Divine Mercy Tuesdays, 9:30-Noon Library Spanish John XXIII Prayer Group Tuesdays, 7:00 PM Chapel Women of Faith Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 PM Library

Support Ministries: Bread Ministry John Goodness 464-7073 Catholic Charities Counselors Call for Appointment 844-848-6777 Council of Catholic Women Danielle Wymer, President 342-3066 Respect Life 1st Mon. 7:30 PM Linda A.342-3809 Pauline P. 200-0574 San Damiano Disciples of Men Larry Williams 359-5822 Seniors’ Social Club Marie Philippe 871-5555 St. Vincent DePaul Leave message 878-8474 SVdP Thrift Store 344-1341 Substance Abuse: Confidential–Ron & Balla Rena Jones 618-312(8) or (9)

¿POR QUÉ LA TEMPORADA DE PASCUA DURA 50 DÍAS?

La Pascua para los cristianos no es solo un día, sino más bien un período de 50 días. La temporada de Pascua, o Semana Santa, comienza al atardecer en la víspera de Pascua y termina en Pentecostés, el día en que celebramos el don del Espíritu Santo y el nacimiento de la Iglesia (ver Hechos 2). La Pascua también es más que una celebración prolongada de la resurrección de Jesús. En la iglesia primitiva, la Cuaresma era una temporada para que los nuevos conversos aprendieran sobre la fe y se prepararan para el bautismo el domingo de Pascua. El propósito inicial de la temporada de Pascua de 50 días fue continuar la formación de fe de los nuevos cristianos. Hoy, esta temporada extendida nos da tiempo para regocijarnos y experimentar lo que significa cuando decimos que Cristo ha resucitado. Es la temporada cuando recordamos nuestros bautismos y cómo a través de este sacramento, según la liturgia, estamos "incorporados a los poderosos actos de salvación de Cristo". Como "pueblo de Pascua", también celebramos y meditamos sobre el nacimiento de la Iglesia y los dones del Espíritu (Pentecostés), y cómo debemos vivir como fieles discípulos de Cristo.

FLOCKNOTE Aunque no podemos reunirnos para celebrar misa, hay una manera de mantenernos informados sobre los acontecimientos de la iglesia. Utilicen Flocknote; es gratis y fácil. Simplemente sigan las siguientes instrucciones: Vayan al sitio web de la Iglesia St. Lucie, www.stlucie.cc y hagan clic en el ícono de Flocknote en la página de inicio y sigan las instrucciones. Así se unirán al grupo para estar al tanto de las actividades y noticias de la parroquia.

Oficina de Ambientes Seguros El compromiso de la Diócesis de Palm Beach es con la Protección de Menores y Adultos Vulnerables. Se anima a las víctimas abusadas por parte del personal de la Iglesia (clero, religiosos, empleados y voluntarios) a ponerse en contacto con la policía. Las víctimas también pueden comunicarse con el Coordinador Diocesano de Asistencia a las Víctimas al (561) 801-0999 para comenzar la sanación emocional, psicológica y espiritual necesario. Para obtener más información sobre las políticas y procedimientos diocesanos para reportar abusos, así como para ver “El documento de la USCCB para la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes,” visite www.diocesepb.org/safe-environments


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Evangelio según San Lucas 24, 35-48

Para Meditación (Fuente: Catholic.net)

Mientras hablaban de esas cosas, se presentó Jesús en medio de ellos y les dijo: "La paz esté con ustedes". Ellos desconcertados y llenos de temor, creían ver un fantasma. Pero él les dijo: "No teman; soy yo. ¿Por qué se espantan? ¿Por qué surgen dudas en su interior? Miren mis manos y

mis pies. Soy yo en persona. Tóquenme y convénzanse: un fantasma no tiene ni carne ni huesos, como ven que tengo yo". Y les mostró las manos y los pies. Pero como ellos no acababan de creer de pura alegría y seguían atónitos, les dijo: "¿Tienen aquí algo de comer?". Le ofrecieron un trozo de pescado asado; él lo tomó y se puso a comer delante de ellos. Después les dijo: "Lo que ha sucedido es aquello de que les hablaba yo, cuando aún estaba con ustedes: que tenía que cumplirse todo lo que estaba escrito de mí en la ley de Moisés, en los profetas y en los salmos". Entonces les abrió el entendimiento para que comprendieran las Escrituras y les dijo: "Está escrito que el Mesías tenía que padecer y había de resucitar de entre los muertos al tercer día, y que en su nombre se había de predicar a todas las naciones, comenzando por Jerusalén, la necesidad de volverse a Dios para el perdón de los pecados. Ustedes son testigos de esto".

~~~~~~ ♦♦♦♦ ~~~~~ La presencia de Dios nos puede asustar por los prejuicios que tenemos, sin embargo, de Él salen las palabras «No teman, Soy yo en persona…» Pero antes dice: «La paz esté con ustedes» Dios sabe que todos los días pasamos tormentas, sea porque sentimos que no somos lo suficientemente buenos como deberíamos, sea porque no sentimos que cumplimos con nuestras responsabilidades…Dios quiere de sus hijos la paz. La paz, en parte, se encuentra cuando estamos unidos en familia, en comunidad. Así pues, unidos a los nuestros, estaremos seguros y con nuestros hermanos en la fe encontraremos el rostro del Cristo resucitado. «La experiencia que vivieron los discípulos de Emaús los empujó de modo irresistible a ponerse de nuevo en camino, a pesar de haber recorrido once kilómetros. Está oscureciendo, pero ya no tienen miedo de caminar de noche, pues es Cristo quien ilumina su vida. También nosotros, un día, encontramos al Señor en el camino de nuestra vida. Como los discípulos de Emaús, fuimos llamados para llevar la luz de Cristo en la noche del mundo. Ustedes, queridos jóvenes, están llamados a ser la luz en la obscuridad de la noche de tantos compañeros que aún no conocen la alegría de la vida nueva en Jesús». (Homilía de S.S. Francisco, 22 de junio de 2019).

MENSAJE DEL PAPA FRANCISCO SER FELIZ…

“Puedes tener defectos, estar ansioso y vivir irritado algunas veces, pero no te olvides que tu vida es la mayor empresa del mundo. Sólo tú puedes evitar que ella vaya en decadencia. Hay muchos que te aprecian, admiran y te quieren. Y no lo sabes, pero existen personas para quien eres especial. Me gustaría que recordaras que ser feliz, no es tener un cielo sin tempestades, camino sin accidentes, trabajo sin cansancio, relaciones personales sin decepciones. Ser feliz es encontrar fuerza en el perdón, esperanza en las batallas, seguridad en el palco del miedo, amor en los desencuentros. Ser feliz no es sólo valorizar la sonrisa, sino también reflexionar sobre la tristeza. No es apenas conmemorar el éxito, sino aprender lecciones en los fracasos. No es apenas tener alegría con los aplausos, sino tener alegría en el anonimato. Ser feliz es reconocer que vale la pena vivir la vida, a pesar de todos los desafíos, tristezas, incomprensiones y períodos de crisis, emocionales y económicas. Ser feliz es dejar de ser víctima de los problemas y volverse actor de la propia historia. Es atravesar desiertos fuera de sí, mas ser capaces de encontrar un oasis en lo recóndito de nuestra alma. Es agradecer a Dios cada mañana por el milagro de la vida. Ser feliz es no tener miedo de los propios sentimientos. Es saber hablar de si mismo. Es tener coraje para oír un “no” hasta de aquellos a quienes aprecias. Es tener seguridad para recibir una crítica, aunque sea injusta. Es besar a los hijos, mimar a los padres, tener momentos poéticos con los amigos, aunque ellos nos hieran. Ser feliz es dejar vivir a la criatura libre, alegre y simple, que vive dentro de cada uno de nosotros. Es tener madurez para decir ‘me equivoqué.’ Es tener la osadía para decir ‘perdóname.’ Es tener sensibilidad para expresar ‘te necesito.’ Es tener capacidad de decir ‘te amo.’ Que tu vida se vuelva un jardín de oportunidades para ser feliz… Que en tus primaveras seas amante de la alegría. Que en tus inviernos seas amigo de la sabiduría y la paz. Y que cuando te equivoques en el camino, comiences todo de nuevo. Pues así serás más apasionado por la vida, y descubrirás que ser feliz no es tener una vida perfecta, sino usar las lágrimas para regar la tolerancia. Usar las pérdidas para refinar la paciencia. Usar las fallas para esculpir la serenidad. Usar el dolor para lapidar el placer. Usar los obstáculos para abrir las ventanas de la inteligencia. Jamás desistas de las personas que amas. Jamás desistas de ser feliz, ¡pues la vida es un espectáculo imperdible!”

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