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PARISH OFFICE HOURS M – F … 7:30AM – 4:00PM

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Assistive listening devices are available from the ushers

Vigil: English…………………………………………………………...…………...…………..5:30PM Vigil: Spanish……...……………………………………………...…………………………...……7PM Sunday………………………………………….….…….….….7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM & 12:15PM

WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday………………………………..………..…...8AM & 12:15PM Wednesday……………………................................................................8AM & 10AM Saturday……………………………………………………………..….………………………….8AM Holy Days of Obligation:.........................................................See bulletin or call office for times

CONFESSION Monday through Friday.....................................................................20 mns before Daily Masses Saturday..........................................4:15PM to 5:15PM or by appointment with one of the priests

ST. FRANCIS BY THE SEA�A Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, SC 45 Beach City Road � Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Office 843-681-6350 � Fax 843-689-5502 � www.stfrancishhi.org Office-@stfrancishhi.org

PASTOR

Reverend Michael J. Oenbrink 843-681-6350 x 261

PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. James Crowley 843-681-6350 x 256

HISPANIC PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Rodolfo Gonzalez 843-681-6350 x 263

DEACONS Deacon Joseph Nazzaro-retired

Deacon Gerard Hand Deacon Patrick Sheehan

Deacon Galo De Jesus Barreto

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Sr. Kathleen Kane, SSMN 843-681-6350 x 266

Director of Administration & Finance Dion Jenks

843-681-6350 x 231

Admin-Finance Assistant Jennifer Kelly

843-681-6350 x 295

Finance Office Assistant Pam Slawson

843-681-6350 X 267

Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Cheryl Duren

843-681-6350 x 250

Director of Religious Education & Safe Environments Coordinator

Mitzi Weaver 843-681-6350 x 248

DRE & Safe Environment Assistant Colleen Rzeczycki 843-681-6350 x 249

Director of Music Ministries Jonathan Davis 843-540-1232

St. Francis Catholic School Principal Brian Pope

843-681-6501

Youth Ministry Hector Morales

843-681-6350 x 236

Hispanic Ministry Deacon Galo De Jesus Barreto

843-681-6350 x 288

Hispanic Ministry Assistant Iveth Vargas

843-681-6350 x 288

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Bryan Goll

843-681-6350 x 245

St. Francis Outreach Ministry 15 Hospital Center Commons, Ste. 100E

843-681-2112

Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services

843-853-2130 x 206

Diocesan Victim Assistance Minister Louisa Storen � 800-921-8122

Immigration & Paralegal Support Millie Choy � 843-785-2200

Welcome Home Ministry for Inactive Catholics

Ron Angner � 843-686-6037

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Pro Populo: for the people of the parish; living & deceased

Monday, May 14

8:00AM Beverly Hughes + 12:15PM Bill Weir + Tuesday, May 15 8:00AM Souls in purgatory + 12:15PM Mary Parrella + Wednesday, May 16 8:00AM Mary Parrella + 10:00AM Jeanne Marie Szimanski + Thursday, May 17 8:00AM Mary Parrella + 12:15PM John Sippel + Friday, May 18 8:00AM Mary Parrella + 12:15PM Peter DeMarco + Saturday, May 19 8:00AM Souls in purgatory + 5:30PM Matthew Bubnell + and Jan Tomlinson+ Sunday, May 20 7:30AM Mary Parrella + 9:00AM Joyce J. Kelly + 10:30AM Lillian Lauderbaugh + 12:15PM Pro Populo

St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church, Hilton Head Is SC�� � May 13, 2018�

Mass Intenons�

The Women of St. Francis will hold their final meeting (before summer

break) on Monday, May 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Center featur-

ing “A Girls Night Out” with root beer floats, an ice cream social, and

games. There will be an assortment of fun and easy games and PRIZ-

ES TO WIN! Come and enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie with

fellow members before we sign off for the summer! Not a member yet!

No worries, you are welcome to come join us and meet many of our

current members and decide if you would like to be part of this Ministry.

Hope to see you all there for a fun evening and a big “thank you” for all

of your work and dedication for another successful year!

Gospel: Mark 16:15-20 “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” Gospel Teaching: This Gospel reading is the end of Mark’s Gospel. At the beginning, Jesus tells the Apostles to spread the Word throughout the whole world. They are to teach what he has told them and to baptize those that believe so they will be saved. During their travels, there will be signs among those that believe including driving out demons, speaking new languages, protection from things that may harm them and healing of the sick. When He stopped speaking, He was taken up into heaven to be at the right hand of God. The Apostles did as He had said, preached everywhere and had the Lord working the signs through them.

Readings for May 13-20 Sunday Acts 1:1-11 / Eph 1:17-23 …………..Mk 16:15-20 Monday Acts 1:15-17,20-26……………………….Jn 15:9-17 Tuesday Acts 20:17-27…………………………... Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday Acts 20:208-38………………………... Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday Acts 22:30; 23:6-11………………..……Jn 17:20-26 Friday Acts 25:13b-21…………………………..Jn 21:15-19 Saturday Acts 28:16-20,30-31…………………….Jn 21:20-25 Sunday Acts 2:1-11 / 1 Cor 12:3b-7,12-13……..Jn 20:19-23

This weekend’s altar flowers are in

loving memory of Mary Parrella

From the Jules Parrella family

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Weekly Stewardship�

Weekend May 6, 2018

Weekly Offertory Envelopes $52,367 Weekly Offertory Visitors + Loose $6,033 $58,400 Weekly Repair & Replacement $1,034 Diocesan Assessment for May ($17,099) Envelopes Issued 1183 Envelopes Used 518 Electronic Giving (once a month) 260 Percentage of Envelopes & Electronic Giving Used 66%

May Charitable Giving News Charitable Giving represents 10% of the planned offertory.

SC Citizens for Life $6,000 Catholic Communications $3,500 Catholic Charities $500 St. Francis Outreach $5,350

Wednesday Evening Bible Will resume in the Fall. Thursday Bible Study Will resume in the Fall. RCIA, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Becoming Catholic- Will resume in the Fall. Contact Sr. Kathleen Kane 843-681-6350 x 266. �

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION/RE-REGISTRATION for the 2018-2019 school year started April 4 th. Current participants should have received re-registration forms in class the evening of April 4 th. Children new to the program can obtain a registra-tion form from the parish website, http://www.stfrancishhi.org/religious-education, or contact the Religious Education office, 843-681-6350 x 248. PRE-K 4 through Communion 1(1st grade curriculum for 1st & 2nd graders in first year of preparation for 1st Communion) will meet Sundays from 10:15-11:30 a.m. Grades 2(2nd grade curriculum for 2nd & 3rd graders in second year of preparation for 1st Communion) through 5 will meet Wednes-days from 6:15-7:30p.m. Children older than 3rd grade in the second year of 1st Communion preparation also meet on Wednesdays. Middle school students will meet in the context of Youth Group and will be prepared for Confirmation.

Whatever time we have is a gift from God and we are asked to use it wisely, to serve God and others.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Volunteers for the 2018-2019 Catechetical year are needed in Religious Education. There are openings for aides for PRE-K thru Communion 1 (1st grade curriculum; 1st and 2nd graders in first year of preparation for First Communion} on Sundays. Wednesday evenings, we need a teacher and 2 aides for Com-munion 2 ( 2nd grade curriculum with 2nd and 3rd graders in the second year of 1st Communion preparation).

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SAFE ENVIRONMENT training is a requirement for all adults

who volunteer and have regular contact with children or vul-

nerable adults. It is also a requirement for all employees.

Participation in a Safe Environment class within the diocese

must be completed within 2 weeks of starting any volun-

teer/employment position. We are using an online education

program called Safe Haven. (Volunteers or employees who

took the VIRTUS class more than 5 years ago will be required

to take Safe Haven in order to remain certified.) ALSO, if

driving is part of a volunteer position, a background screening

for driving is required by taking the on�line driving certifica-

tion, and by meeting the diocesan’s personal car insurance

requirements of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident

to be considered. Mrs. Mitzi Weaver our Safe Environment

Coordinator may be reached at 843�681�6350 x 248 with any

questions.�

L KING AHEAD

�� May 20 St. Francis School Mass 9am w/May Crowning

�� May 28 Memorial Day 8am Mass ONLY �� June 11 Summer daily Mass schedule begins

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NOTRE DAME HESBURGH LECTURE�“Islam, the Catholic Church and the Future of the World”�

Presented by the Notre Dame Club of Hilton Head, the Knights of Co-lumbus Reilley Council #10668, and the Women of St. Francis

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FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 @ 6:30PM�St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church�

45 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Is SC�

Featuring guest lecturer, Gabriel S. Reynolds Ph.D.�Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame�

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The lecture explores the relationship between Christianity and islam and reflects on how Islam challenges Christian beliefs, and how the Catholic Church has responded through the centuries. Dr. Reynolds will propose ways in which the Church might face the newest challeng-es on Muslim-Christian relationships.

This lecture is open to the public and free of charge.

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Thank you to the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians for their gen-erous donation towards our Annu-al Fund. The LAOH members feel strongly about educating students in a Catholic School setting. The SFCS Annual Fund is one of the major sources of revenue to sup-port our Financial Aid pro-gram. Pictured are Mrs. Maureen Binder, President of the Beaufort County Division LAOH, presenting school principal, Mr. Brian Pope, with the check

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 05/14 – 3rd grade Hooky Day with Mr. Pope 05/15 –3-5pm Baking Club 3-4pm Garden Club 05/16 –Bank in School – Squirrel’s Club 10am School Mass with May Crowning 05/17 – Thankful Thursday hosted by Pre-K 05/18 – 7-9pm Middle School Dance 05/20 – 9am Family School Mass Family Faith Formation Beach Clean up SAVE THE DATE! Our 2019 Gala will be held on Saturday, March 23rd at the Sonesta Resort. Hope to see you there. Registration Packets for SFCS Sports Camps and Summer Camp are available in the school office. St. Francis Catholic School is looking for coaches for the 2018-19 season. Coaches are needed for Girls’ Volleyball and Boys and Girls Basketball. Please contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Joe Ben-ning at 843-681-6501 ext. 227 or email him at jben-ning@sfcshhi.com. Don’t forget to re-link your partner program cards! This is an easy way for the school to earn money. The code for Harris Teeter is 1685, the code for Kroger is 36675 and the Publix cards are availa-ble in the Parish and School Offices. Keep clipping those Box Tops too! Thank you for your support. If anyone is interested in serving on the School Advisory Commit-tee (aka SAC), please contact Mr. Brian Pope at bpope@sfcshhi.com or 843-681-6501. St. Francis is a Pre-K-4 through 8th grade Catholic School that is fully accredited through AdvanceEd & Southern Association of Col-leges and Schools. For more information or to tour the school, please contact 843.681.6501. ��

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Bulletin Deadline: email announcements to office�@stfrancishhi.org by Friday noon, 9 days before the Sunday issue�

CENTERING PRAYER meets each Monday at 11am in the family center. Next meeting May 14

Please call Janet Dobbs at 843-342-6936 for more Infor-mation.

Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!

PARISH VOCATION CHALICE

May 13 12:15pm Marie Allen May 19 5:30pm Mary Carey May 26 7:30am Cheryl Duren

If you have any questions about the Vocation Chalice Program or want to participate,

please contact Jean Schneiderwind (843) 368-2497

PLEASE CONSIDER WRITING TO OUR SEMINARIANS

a note of encouragement.

Contact information on poster in the narthex

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Mario Aguilar, 1st Year College. Home Parish: St. Anthony, Hardeeville . School Attending: St. John Vianney Semi-nary, 2900 SW 87th Ave, Miami, FL 33165. DOB: June 1

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THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET is prayed each Friday at

3:00PM. �

THE ROSARY is prayed each day at 7:30am, except for Sun-

days�

CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: The Children Of

God Prayer Group meets on Tuesdays from 7:15PM to

9:00PM. We meet for prayer and praise, to experience

God’s presence among us, to exercise His spiritual gifts,

and to minister and intercede as led by the Holy Spirit.

For information, call Barbara Marcinkowski 843�681�4107

or Katie Strub at 843�715�8414.�

ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL MASS�

On the third Sunday of the

month, the 9am Mass is the St.

Francis School Sunday Mass.

Students participate as greeters, lectors, cantor

and choir. The next school Mass is May 20.

Please come to experience the joy of the chil-

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On Wednesday May 30th at 6pm, there will be

Altar Server training for those students who just

received Holy Communion on May 5th.

If you are interested in being trained, please go to our web site: www.stfrancishhi.org and click on

“Ministries and Organizations”, then “Liturgical”, and then “Altar Server” . Please fill in the form to RSVP. The forms and informa-tional booklet are available on the site for you to download. The training will be limited to the first 10 that sign up. If you have any questions, please e-mail Colleen at c-rzec@stfrancishhi.org

Happy Bi r thday! Your sp ir i tual l y adopted baby is born th is month - n ine months a f ter her mother conce ived her. The on ly change at b i r th is her ex terna l l i fe support sys tem. She is the same baby she was in the womb; now she just eats and breathes d i f ferent ly . She is t ru ly a mirac le !

She began as a 45-chromosome ce l l and in n ine months has grown into th is unique human be ing we now can see and ho ld. Never be fore in h is tory, nor ever again, w i l l anyone ex is t who is exact ly l ike your sp i r i tua l ly adopted baby. Your prayers saved her l i fe. On behal f o f a l l the l i t t le ba-b ies and the ir mothers , thank you fo r your lov ing prayers that he lped br ing them to b i r th "so that they might have l i fe and have i t to the fu l l ! "

FLOWERS FOR MOM, FLOWERS FOR LIFE HH Citizens for Life will have carnations available for mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and godmothers after all Masses today,

The flowers are a gift but, of course, contributions will be gladly accepted. Thank you!

ARE YOU FAMILIAR WITH FAMILY

PROMISE?�

Family Promise is an organization that houses homeless families in various

Beaufort County churches. Host churches rotate families on a weekly basis. St. Francis is a support church for Christ Lutheran and Grace Community by providing meals or acting as overnight hosts. It takes many volunteers to provide the needed services. Homelessness is very sad, but to be homeless with children is even sadder. We are in need of additional volunteers willing to provide meals or stay over night. This is a very worthy ministry and you will only be called 3 or 4 times a year. Please consider volunteering.

For more information call Ann Parker 843-681-881

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The Liturgical Year: Easter Faith to Pentecost Mission As we continue our formation between Easter faith and Pentecost mission, Jesus is reassuring us that though his physical time on earth is complete, his active pres-ence in the Holy Spirit is the soul of the church and the driving force within the hunger and thirst for justice in the world today.

“The Advocate, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name -- he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you" (John 14:26).

This Gospel passage reminds us that we are in a transitional period in the liturgical calendar. For almost 50 days we have been reflecting on Easter and the presence of the risen Jesus with the early church while also pre-paring for Pentecost (May 20), when his physical presence will cease and the Holy Spirit will enter us and internalize everything Jesus has taught us. Pentecost is how we will learn this mystery, which must take hold in our hearts before it makes sense in our minds and in our actions. Pentecost is the birth of the church, the body of Christ in history, to the end of time and the ends of the earth. How blessed are we who have been called to be disciples of Jesus, our human brother, our divine savior, Lord and God.

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Providing and promoting a family�centered Catholic approach to chastity

education�

Join Family Honor on Our 2018 Pilgrimage!�

If you have a special devo'on to the Blessed Mother or

need spiritual renewal, join Family Honor’s Pilgrimage to

France, Nov. 5�13. Our pilgrimage will take you to the

Blessed Mother’s Shrine at Lourdes, plus you’ll also visit

Lyons, Ars, Lisieux, and Paris to see holy sites significant in

the life of Saints Bernade6e, Therese of Lisieux, John Vian-

ney, Catherine Laboure, and Vincent de Paul. Spiritual

Director is Family Honor’s Chaplain, Rev. Philip Gillespie,

pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anderson, SC. For

pilgrimage details, go to: www.FamilyHonor.org, click on

30th

Anniversary tab, then select 2018 Pilgrimage. Or

contact our pilgrimage company, 1.800.653.0017 or the

Family Honor office at 803.929.0858. Deposit due by June

30. Family Honor, based in Columbia, SC, provides a family

�centered, Catholic approach to chas'ty educa'on.�

The emphasis of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is on communication between husband and wife, who spend a weekend together away from the distrac-tions and the tensions of everyday life, to concen-trate on each other. It's not a retreat, nor a marriage clinic, nor group sensitivity. It's a unique approach aimed at revital-izing

Christian Marriage. This is a time for you and your spouse to be alone together. To redis-cover each other and together focus on your relationship for an entire weekend. Every marriage deserves that kind of attention!

�� Rediscover the spark that was there on your wedding day!

�� Rediscover the best friend you had when you were first married!

�� Join the millions of couples worldwide who have learned how to

keep their marriage vibrant and alive! Jul 20-22, 2018 (non-Residential) St. Philip Neri 292 Munn Rd E. Fort Mill, SC 29715

Questions? Need more info?

Apply by phone: 803-810-9602 WWME® Info: 803-810-9602

Aug 3-5, 2018 Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel One Europa Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Facili.es Custodian�

St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church has an immediate opening

for a full�'me Facili'es Custodian to perform all janitorial and

light maintenance du'es. Excellent benefits. Send resume to St.

Francis by the Sea Catholic Church, A6n: Facili'es Maintenance

Supervisor, 45 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 or

email b�goll@sErancishhi.org�

Many religious traditions encourage the use of a spiritual guide to facilitate and assist believers on the path of spiritu-al growth. What makes a Catholic spiritual director different is that he or she is not a guru whose words are to be obeyed blindly, but rather a companion and resource on your own personal journey of faith.

The following names are Catholic certified spiritual directors in the Beaufort Deanery that have been researched by the Diocese. Each are willing to receive new people for this wonderful service. Marie R. James Phone: 843-757-5107 E-mail: mrjbluffton@hargray.com Bluffton Area

Terri Cesarz E-mail: t.cesarz@comcast.net Hilton Head area Judith Ann Gabriel Phone: 843-522-1440 Beaufort Area

If there are any questions, please contact Sister Kathy Adamski, OSF, kadamski@charlestondiocese.org or 843-261-0498.

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Alexendar Aguilara, Imanol Balderas Hernandez, Anthony Biangone, Caleb Bison, Kate Booth,�

McKenzie Bradley, Christopher Brino, Alejandro Ceron, Jade Cruz, Jair Cruz, Katherine Davis,�

Nicolas Dunn, Valeria Fajardo Cervante, Galilea Gallegos, Joshua Gariti, Nicholas Gariti,�

Jack Gigante, Brandon Gonzalez, Britthany Jimenez, Torin Kennedy, Emma Knight, Mark Knight�

Lance Krepfle, William Lemire, Ella Maldonado, Caroline Mayers, Skylar McDonough, Emma Misko�

Yurisan Alejo Morales, Dayanna Narvaez, Theodore Oldham, Josie Palacios, Daisy Ponce,�

Sarah Ramirez, Heidi Ramos, Nathaniel Rohr, Daniel Ruiz, Humberto Ruiz, McKenzie Ryan,�

Mabel Safe, Jessica Salado, Tess Sanford, Kyle Scannell, Camille Schnobrich, Mia Sinkiewicz,�

Sara Snyder, Maxwell Struna, Peter Tobin, Owen Van Marter, Yoselyn Zuviri��

Also pictured: Bishop Robert E. Guglielomone, Fr. Michael Oenbrink, Deacon Pat Sheehan, Mitzi Weaver�

Congratulations to our 2018 Confirmation class.

And a big “Thank You” to those who prepared

our youth for this important sacrament:

Jennifer McGlynn, Hector Morales Pratts, Colleen Rzeczycki, Mitzi Weaver

Photo submi6ed by Jerry Weaver�

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Iglesia Católica de San Francisco por el Mar/ La Ascensión del Señor / Mayo 13, 2018

HORARIO DE MISAS Vigilia: 5:30PM (En Inglés) 7:00 PM (En Español) Domingo: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30AM & 12:15PM (Inglés) Lunes, Martes, Jueves y Viernes: 8:00 AM y 12:15 PM. (Inglés) Martes: Segundo y último Martes de cada mes 7:00 PM (Español) Miércoles:8:00 AM y 10:00 AM (Inglés) Sábados: 8:00 AM (Inglés)

Jesús lo dijo a los discípulos de ayer y nos lo dice a nosotros: ¡vayan!, ¡anuncien! La alegría del evangelio se experimenta, se conoce y se vive solamente dándola. El espíritu del mundo nos invita al conformismo, a la co-modidad; frente a este espíritu humano “hace falta volver a sentir que nos necesitamos unos a otros, que tenemos una responsabilidad por los demás y por el mundo”. Tenemos la

responsabilidad de anunciar el mensaje de Jesús. Porque la fuente de nuestra alegría “nace de ese deseo inagotable de brindar misericordia, fruto de haber experimentado la infinita misericordia del Padre y su fuerza difu-siva”. Vayan a todos a anunciar ungiendo. A esto el Señor nos invita hoy y nos dice: La alegría el cristiano la experi-menta en la misión: "Vayan a las gentes de todas las naciones". La alegría el cristiano la encuentra en una invitación: Vayan y anuncien. La alegría el cristiano la renueva, la actualiza con una llamada: Vayan y unjan. Jesús los envía a todas las naciones. A todas las gentes. Y en ese “todos” de hace dos mil años estábamos también nosotros. Jesús no da una lista selectiva de quién sí y quién no, de quiénes son dignos o no de recibir su mensaje y su presencia. Por el contrario, abrazó siempre la vida tal cual se le presentaba. Con ros-tro de dolor, hambre, enfermedad, pecado. Con rostro de heridas, de sed, de cansancio. Con rostro de dudas y de piedad. Lejos de esperar una vida maquillada, decorada, la abrazó como venía a su encuentro. Aunque fuera una vida que muchas veces se presenta derrotada, sucia, destruida. A "todos" dijo Jesús, vayan y anuncien; a toda esa vida como es y no como nos gustaría que fuese, vayan y abracen en mi nombre. Vayan al cruce de los caminos… a anunciar sin miedo, sin prejuicios, sin superioridad, sin purismos a todo aquel que ha perdido la alegría de vivir, vayan a anunciar el abrazo misericordioso del Padre. Vayan a aquellos que viven con el peso del dolor, del fracaso, del sentir una vida truncada y anuncien la locura de un Padre que busca ungirlos con el óleo de la es-peranza, de la salvación. Vayan a anunciar que el error, las ilusiones enga-ñosas, las equivocaciones, no tienen la última palabra en la vida de una persona. Vayan con el óleo que calma las heridas y restaura el corazón. (Homilía de S.S. Francisco, 23 de septiembre de 2015).

Iglesia de San Francisco por el Mar Visión Unidos en Cristo en la fe, en el amor y en el servicio. Misión Construir una Comunidad Católica que haga presente el Evangelio de Cristo, a través de la Adoración, el Discipulado y la Evangelización Bienvenido Si usted es nuevo residente en Hilton Head, aprovechamos esta opor-tunidad para expresarle nuestra bienvenida a la Isla y a nuestra Igle-sia. Si desea obtener más información sobre nuestra Iglesia o desea registrarse como nuevo feligrés, por favor acérquese a la Oficina del Ministerio Hispano o visite nuestra página de internet: www.stfrancishhi.org Bautizos Los Bautizos se celebran el segundo y cuarto Sábado de cada mes. Para recibir información acerca de la hora y los requisitos necesarios para poder bautizar, por favor contacte la oficina del Ministerio His-pano al teléfono: (843) 681-6350 Ext. 288. Próxima Plática Pre-bautismal Nuestra próxima plática será el Martes 15 de Mayo a las 7:00 p.m.en el Salón Familiar.

�� Primera Salmo Segunda Evangelio

Lunes Hechos 1:15-17, 20-26

113:1-8 * Juan 15:9-17

Martes Hechos 20:17-27

68:10-11, 20-21

* Juan 17:1-11

Miércoles Hechos 20:28-38

68:29-30, 33-36

* Juan 17:11-19

Jueves Hechos 22:30; 23:6-11

16:1-2, 5, 7-11

* Juan 17:20-26

Viernes Hechos 2:44-47

131:1-3 * Lucas 12:22-31

Sábado Hechos 28:16-20, 30-31

11:4, 5, 7 * Juan 21:20-25

Domingo Hechos 2:1-11 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34

I Corintios 12:3-7, 12-13

Juan 20:19-23

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA�

¡Vamos… Hagámos lo que Jesús nos pide!�

LECTURAS DE HOY

Primera Lectura (Hch 1,1-11) “¿Por Qué Os Quedáis Embobados Mirando al Cielo?”

En su Ascensión, Jesús confía su misión a los apóstoles. El Espíritu Santo les dará fuerza para ser testigos de Cristo, el Señor, en todo el mundo.

Segunda Lectura (Ef 1,17-23) “Ascendió para Darnos Sus Done”

Para Pablo el misterio de la Ascensión significa que Jesús, el Señor, comenzó a derramar sus dones a los hombres cuando subió a los cielos.

Evangelio (Mc 16,15-20) “Vayan al Mundo Entero”

En nombre de Jesús, sus misioneros -y cada cristiano- proclaman el mensaje gozoso de su Evangelio.

NO PREDICAR EL EVANGELIO �

SIGNIFICA QUE ESTAMOS OCULTANDO �

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Iglesia Católica de San Francisco por el Mar/ La Ascensión del Señor / Mayo 13, 2018

La Oficina Diocesana de Servicios de Protección al Niño, existe para ayudar en todos los temas relacio-nados para proporcionar un ambiente seguro en las parroquias. Por favor, si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, con-táctese con:

Oficina Diocesana de Servicios de Protección al Niño / Ministerio Dio-cesano de Ayuda a la Victima: Louisa Storen, (843) 856-0748.

PROPORCIONANDO UN AMBIENTE SEGURO�

Presentamos en esta edición la décima quinta parte de nuestra catequésis acerca de las Letanías a la Virgen María:

[VIRGEN PRUDENTÍSIMA Con este título, la Iglesia tributa a María un gran elogio, pues la pru-dencia es la primera de las virtudes cardinales y es la virtud moral que consiste en discernir y distinguir lo que es bueno para seguirlo o malo para apartarse de él. Prudencia es cautela, es moderacion, sensatez, buen juicio ... además, es la que dirige y regula todas nuestras ac-ciones. La vida cristiana sin la prudencia pierde toda belleza, toda fecundidad de bien. La prudencia, virtud moral se adquiere de ordinario con los años.. María es tanto más digna de alabanza porque fue prudentísima desde su tierna edad; excepcional prudencia más celestial que terrena, más infundida por Dios que adquirida con el estudio, con la práctica o con la edad. San Bernardo no acaba de admirar la prudencia de Maria en el colo-quio que tuvo con el Arcángel Gabriel, y con la prudencia, todas las virtudes cardinales. Ante el anuncio de que concebirá al mismo Hijo de Dios, permanece constante en la resolución de su virginidad. Ella no es incrédula como Zacarías, sabe por el Profeta Isaías que el Divino Mesías prometido ha de nacer de una virgen, pero pregunta el cómo, requiere una explicación, ésta es prudencia sobrenatural y divina. Concluye San Bernardo que Ella fue prudente en su interrogatorio. Por este solo rasgo de la vida de María conocemos que era poseedora perfecta de la prudencia y de todas las demás virtudes cardinales y como consecuencia también de las virtudes morales.

¡Oh Virgen PRUDENTÍSIMA, derrama un rayo de tu prudencia sobre nosotros, que ilumine nuestro obrar y nos guíe al hablar. ¡Oh Madre

Santísima!, enséñanos a callar, cuando debemos ser prudentes.

Fuente: Catholic Net�

Letanías a María… (XV Parte)

GRAN CONGRESO FAMILIAR

LO QUE SE DEBE Y NO SE DEBE HACER….

Escuela de la Fe “Cristo Maestro” Diócesis de Charleston

Con el objetivo de asistir a los fieles Hispanos, en especial a aquellos que sirven en un ministerio, a integrarse más plena, consciente, y activamente a la vida de la Iglesia conociendo y viviendo nuestra fe católica como Iglesia doméstica y comunitaria.

Holy Family, 24 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 El segundo y cuarto Lunes de cada mes de 7:00–9:00 pm

Más información: Oficina del Ministerio Hispano

Curso 3: Profesión de la Fe (Credo) Mayo 14 y 28/Junio 11 y 25

Reservemos el fin de semana del 8 al 10 de Junio.

Lugar: Escuela Católica John Paull II. Conferencista

�� P. Ángel Espinoza de los Monteros de México La temática central de este encuentro será en torno a los jóvenes, la vida de pareja y la familia. Una gran oportunidad para volver a pensar en la Familia, la célula fundamental de la sociedad. Obtenga su ti-quete en la oficina del Ministerio Hispano o finalizando la Eucaristía.

Donación: $15 por persona (no incluye comida). ¡Anímate, tú y tu familia …!

DURANTE LA CELEBRACIÓN DE LA MISA. Cada semana en nuestro bolétin, les informaremos de

ciertas cosas que cada uno como Católico debemos y no debemos hacer durante nuestra Santa Eucaristía del Domingo. 13. Siéntate, párate, arrodillate cuando sea necesario. 14. ¡Usar el baño antes de la misa! 15. No moverse o estar de inquieto, eso distrae mucho a los

VIGILIA DE PENTECOSTÉS

Padre Celestial

Te damos gracias por nuestras madres, a las que Tu les has confiado el cuidado precioso de la vida humana. Tú has dado a la mujer la capacidad de partici-par contigo en la creación de nueva vida. Bendice a las madres a quienes les has dado el gran privi-legio y la responsabilidad de ser formadoras. Haz que todas ellas puedan fomentar la fe de sus hijos, siguiendo el ejemplo de María, la Madre de Tu Hijo. Te pedimos que envíes el Espíritu Santo Consolador a las madres que han perdido hijos, que están enfermos o separados de sus familias, que se encuentran en problemas de cualquier tipo. Mués-trales Tu misericordia y dales fortaleza. Colma de tu paz a las madres que ya no están con nosotros, que disfruten en Tu presencia del fruto de sus esfuerzos en la tierra. María, Madre del Cielo, intercede por todas las madres, sé su guía y consuelo.

Amén.

-La oficina del Ministerio Hispano desea a todas las Madres un Felíz dia.

Fecha: Sábado 19 de Mayo Lugar: Iglesia Hora: Después de la Eucaristía hasta las 12:00 am