St. John the Baptist R. C. Church 895 Piermont Avenue, Piermont, New York 10968

www.stjohnspiermont.org stjohnspiermont@optonline.net 845-359-0078

June 11, 2017 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

Rev. Tom Kunnel, C.O. Administrator

frtomkunnel@gmail.com

Deacon John Cunningham Deacon Robert Pang

Kathleen Dunn Religious Education Director

May Pang Parish Admin: maysoohoo@optonline.net

MASSES

Saturday: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM

1:00 PM (Spanish) Weekdays: 8:00 AM Saturday: 9:00 AM

Holy Days: As Announced

Rectory

Mon – Fri 10:15 AM – 4:00 PM

Sat 9 AM – 11 AM (Spanish)

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Dear Parish Family, John 3:16 in today’s Gospel is possibly the most familiar citation in the world. In North America at least, we meet "John 3:16" on billboards, bumper stickers, and

even on placards appearing at major sports events broadcast on national television. It is easy to understand why. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life”—as a one-liner, this is a powerful summation of the Gospel. Yet, powerful as it is, the single verse requires its full context to be fully understood. John 3:16 is very much part of the fabric of the Fourth Gospel. “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son … ” This is not a word spoken on the way to the cross. These simple words powerfully describe the action of God, “loved” and “gave”. The Father “gave” the Son not only in the incarnation but also in the giving over to death by crucifixion. Commentators have observed that the language of a father giv-ing an only son resonates with the Jewish memory of Abraham's readiness to give his only son in sacrifice. It also catches the di-vine self-emptying celebrated in the hymn that Paul quotes in the second chapter of his letter to the Philippians though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself … Phil 2:6-7. As in John's prologue, this hymn addresses the whole movement of divine self-revelation in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. “ … so that everyone who believes in him … might have eternal life.” Eternal life (zoen ionion) means more than our spontaneous contemporary understanding of these words sug-gests. In John's vocabulary, “eternal life” is not simply unending life after death. It means literally “the eon life”—or the life of the “age to come” already begun. It is precisely the new “born-again” or “born-from-above” life that Jesus discussed with Nico-demus. To have eternal life is to enter or see the kingdom of God by being born of “water and Spirit” (Jn 3:4-5). The rest of the Gospel of John leads us to see that to believe in the Son is to accept Jesus as sent by the Father to show who God is and demonstrate what life with God is all about—laying down our lives for one another as Jesus lay down his life for us. The ‘restless of the human heart’ finds satisfaction in a life of intima-cy with the Divine. And the gift of the Spirit of God is what ena-bles us to live that “eternal life” here and now. Eternal life is the baptized person's participation in the life of the Trinity, both before and after our biological death.

Fr. Tom Kunnel C.O.

THE SANCTUARY LAMP Is Being Offered this week

Jason Plump

By Carol Withus & John Kelly

Please remember in your prayers the Sick and/or Homebound of our Parish Family. Antoinette Naglieri, Ann Ely, Tommy McGuire, Nicholas Bruni, brother of Marge Olsen, Fr Frank Samoylo, Gio-vanni Mercurio, Nijole Paronetto, Joseph Iorio, fa-ther of Lee McGarvey, Caroline Kelly, Julie Caw-ley, Betty Keyes, Denis Spillane, Virginia McCauley-Cook, Thomas Mooney, John Beckley

As a Parish Family, let us remember in our prayers all our beloved departed members of our Parish Community, Michael Rotundo,Tebby DeMaio, Fran-cisca Aguilar Gomezz, Deloress Pontone, mother of Jim Pontone, Gene Cummins, father of Jeanine Kennedy, Elizabeth Reyes, granddaughter of Dcn Rob & May Pang, Maureen O’Connell, Lucy Lynch, Michael Mooney, uncle of Christine Mooney, June Groll, Karen Emden, Theresa Sforca, Madeline Ventriglia, Angelina Benicasa

Sat 6/10 5:00 PM Juan Agudelo by Gensel Family

Sun 6/11

8:00 AM Joseph & Josephine Miklas by William Miklas

10:30:AM Camille Petrilyak by O'Rouke Family

Mon 6/12 8:00 AM Agnes Miele by Pat & Rosemarie Miele

Tue 6/13 8:00 AM Mary Miele by Pat & Rosemarie Miele

Wed 6/14 8:00 AM Josephine Miele by Pat & Rosemarie Miele

Thu 6/15 8:00 AM Louise Fojtlin by Mildred Oslica

Fri 6/16 8:00 AM Madeline Ventriglia by Mildred Oslica

Sat 6/17

9:00 AM Madeline Ventriglia by CDA

5:00 PM Juan Agudelo by Gensel Family

Sun 6/18

8:00 AM Father's Day Novena

10:30 AM James Murray by Eileen Murray

Liturgy Schedule June 17/18

Day Time Lector Eucharistic

Minister Altar Servers

Saturday 6/17 5:00 PM Oscar Nordstrom Steven Moran Freddie Steiffel

Sunday 6/18

8:00 AM Jean DeLongis Diana Gensel Derek Gazzetta Oliver Young 10:30 AM Mike Yannazzone Janet Zahn Gianluca Gonzalez Nico Gonzalez 1:00 PM Micaela Maldonado Magdalena Maldonado Emma Aguilar Yuli Mazariego Karen Umaña Bethzy Aguilar Gabriela Gonzales David Nova

Sun 11-Jun

5:30AM Spanish Morning Prayer

11:30AM Legion of Mary

11:45AM Baptaism

7PM AA Meeting

Mon 12-Jun 7PM Men's Club Meeting

Tue 13-Jun

7PM Baptism Prep

7PM Spanish Scripture Class

7PM Rios de Agua Viva Group

7PM Altar Server Prep and Practice

Wed 14-Jun 1:30PM Piermont Sr Meeting

7PM Spanish Choir Practice

Thu 15-Jun

1PM CDA Knitting

7PM Amigos de Jesus

7PM Rios de Agua Viva Group

Fri 16-Jun

5PM Wedding Rehearsal

7PM Spanish Prayer Circle

7:30PM Youth group

Sat 17-Jun

9AM Youth group retreat

2:30PM Wedding

6PM Private Party

HOLY TRINITY

Readings No. 847 A

UNSCRAMBLE THE WORDS

FIND A MESSAGE using the ‘Letter’ in the “( )”.

HERWRVO __ __ __ __ __ (__) __ ISEEBLVE __ __ __ __ __ (__) __ __ ECORJEI __ __ __ (__) __ __ __ RATEENL __ __ __ __ __ __ (__)

The grace of Christ and the fellowship of the Ho-ly Spirit come from God's __ __ __ __

Answers are words from this week's readings (See Pg. 7 below the cartoon)

Contributed by Jill Ammerman

5/21 #2 Brenna Henry 5/28 #74 Ann Hickey

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TODAY'S READINGS

THE INEXPRESSIBLE MYSTERY The God of the universe is mysterious. Science has not been able to solve the mystery of how the universe came into being or explain exactly what continues to give it creative energy and masterful de-sign. No religion asserts that it has found words to name fully the ineffable mystery of God, for no matter what name we use, God always transcends our limited ability to understand. God is a mys-tery to be believed, not known. And yet, we Christians believe that our name for God best expresses that inexpressible mystery: God is the Most Holy Trinity of three persons united in a communion of love, pouring forth that creative, saving, sanctifying love into the world. Today's scriptures celebrate the mystery of the Trinity and give us clues for living that mystery in our lives.

First Reading -- The LORD, merciful and gracious, rich in kind-ness and faithfulness (Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9). Psalm -- Glory and praise for ever! (Daniel 3). Second Reading -- Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Live with one an-other in peace, and the God of peace will be with you (2 Corinthians 13:11-13). Gospel -- God did not send the Son to condemn the world, but to give it abundant life (John 3:16-18).

Madeline Ventriglia

1931 –2017

CONGRATULATIONS

CHRISTOPHER MAGANA Angelina Benicasa

1920—2017

Bienvenido a MASON J MORAN e OSCAR DANIEL ESCALANTE PEREZ

Dios, que el bautismo es el comienzo de una vida de fe y un corazón lleno de bondad y de amor. Dios los bendiga a ustedes y siempre.

The Story of Our Lives No matter what you have heard, it is not so hard to understand the Trinity. Simply think back to the great story we have been celebrating for many weeks.

Let’s tell it one more time.

God the Father invited people on earth to a lasting and loving relationship with him and with each other. “I want to be your God and I want you to be my people. My love for you is tender and precious. Won’t you love me in return?”

Some understood and entered into the agree-ment. Abraham, Isaac, Moses, Elisha, Elijah, just to begin the list. But they and the rest of us humans kept choosing things easier to grab, like money and honors—barns full of them.

Our refusal of God’s love became widespread. How did God react to such rejection?

My people, what have I done to you? How have I offended you? Answer me. For your sake I scourged your captors and their first-born sons, but you brought your scourges down on me! My people, answer me (from “The Reproaches” on Good Friday)!

God tried a new and quite brilliant way. “Since I am all love and nothing but love, I will go out to them totally, as love does. I will become one of them. I will live humanity to its depths, and they will see love spelled out.”

So God was born as a human called Jesus. He was the heart of God, now made flesh. One with the Father but different as well. And so the world knew about two persons in one God.

He told people to love God above all things and their neighbors as themselves.

But many human beings had been hurt and betrayed, living with their own selfishness and greed, as well as their mixed-up mo-tives, co-existing with those of others too. Love can get lost in

such a world.

It was into this ocean of cruelty and loss that God the Son plunged. He dove all the way to down to death. It was a display of the most profound in-sides of God.

To that point the disciples knew only two parts of God, Jesus and his Father (and they were not very sure about these). So before he left, Christ said this to them:

Philip, and the rest of you, if you know me you know the Father. He is in me fully, and after I go back I will make a home in you by sending the Holy Spirit. This Comforter will be the very love that I and the Father have for each other and for you. That way I will be with you until the end of time! (paraphrase)

He was talking about the third person of the Trin-ity, which nestles close to our souls if we let it. Only if we let it. The Holy Spirit is graceful and

deep and comforting, like a blanket in cold winter. It is the love between the Father and Son.

So how can God interact with us in these three very different ways? By being “plural,” that is, by being three “persons.” How can three be one? By not letting the number three be a divider but a plus sign. All three, in a great dynamic of love, are so close to one and other that they are One God.

Now we understand.

John Foley, S

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura -- Moisés subió al Monte Sinaí y luego el Señor pasó delante de él (Éxodo 34:4b-6, 8-9).

Salmo -- ¡Glor ia y alabanza por siem pre! (Daniel 3)

Segunda lectura -- Trabajen para ser perfectos, anímense, tengan un mismo sentir y vivan en paz. Y el Dios del amor y de la paz estará con ustedes (2 Corintios 13:11-13).

Evangelio -- Dios m andó a su Hijo único al m undo para salvar el mundo por él. (Juan 3:16-18).

MISTERIO INEXPRESABLE El Dios del universo es misterioso. La ciencia no ha podi-do resolver el misterio de cómo el universo surgió ni ex-plicar exactamente qué es lo que continúa dándole ener-gía creadora y diseño magistral. Ninguna religión afirma que ha encontrado las palabras para nombrar plenamente el misterio inefable de Dios, ya que no importa qué nom-bre usemos, Dios siempre transciende nuestra limitada capacidad de comprensión. Dios es un misterio en el que se cree y que no se conoce. Y sin embargo, nosotros los cristianos creemos que el nombre que usamos para Dios es el que mejor expresa ese misterio inexpresable: Dios es la Santísima Trinidad de tres personas unidas en una co-munión de amor, que se vierte en amor creador, salvador y santificador sobre el mundo. Las lecturas de hoy cele-bran el misterio de la Trinidad y nos dan las claves para vivir ese misterio en nuestras vidas. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes 2 Cor 1:1-7; Sal 34 (33):2-9; Mt 5:1-12

Martes 2 Cor 1:18-22; Sal 119 (118):129-133, 135; Mt 5:13-16

Miércoles 2 Cor 3:4-11; Sal 99 (98):5-9; Mt 5:17-19

Jueves 2 Cor 3:15 -- 4:1, 3-6; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Mt 5:20-26

Viernes 2 Cor 4:7-15; Sal 116 (115):10-11, 15-18; Mt 5:27-32

Sábado 2 Cor 5:14-21; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12; Mt 5:33-37

Domingo Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Toda devoción mariana debe seguir los pasos de Cristo. Y todo lo que decimos acerca de María deberíamos decirlo de nosotros como Iglesia, porque ella es nuestra madre, hermana y modelo. Si Jesús es el Hijo de Dios, María y nosotros también somos hijos e hijas de Dios. Si Jesús tiene un Sagrado Corazón que arde por amor al humano, María tiene un corazón inmaculado que arde con ese mis-mo amor. ¿Y nosotros? La devoción al Inmaculado Corazón de María fue promovida por el Papa Pío XII en 1942, durante la Segun-da Guerra Mundial. El Papa pidió a María tres gracias para los fieles en Cristo: amor a la pureza, práctica de la vida cristiana y celo apostólico. De esta manera nuestro corazón puede llegar a ser como el de ella. El corazón inmaculado de María es un corazón que no tiene mancha de pecado. Es un corazón que imita el Sa-grado Corazón de su Hijo y Dios, Jesús. Es recuerdo de lo que nuestros corazones pueden ser. Es invitación a que nos vayamos purificando y creciendo en amor ardiente por el prójimo.

Bienvenido a ANGEL HERNANDEZ e JANELLY RODRIGUEZ

Dios, que el bautismo es el comienzo de una vida de fe y un corazón lleno de bondad y de amor. Dios los bendiga a ustedes y siempre.

P A R I S H M I N I S T R I E S & C H A I R Buildings & Grounds Pat Miele, Alex Aguilar, Buzz Johnson Deanery TBD Eucharistic Adoration Dcn Robert Pang Health Mary Loftus Hispanic Community Mario Zamora, Marili Mendoza Palma Hospitality Robin Miller Men’s Club Bill Loftus. Ralph Olsen Ushers Jake Miraglia Music Elise Espinosa, Chris & Carolyn Yates, Spanish Choir Carlos Cerna, William Martinez Outreach Maria Nest Parish Council Scott Giblin Parish Worship Dcn John Cunningham Religious Education Kathleen Dunn RCIA Dcn Robert Pang, Jose Bolaños Right to Life Scott Giblin Social TBD Spiritual Life Johanna Krumm St. Vincent De Paul Fr. Tom Kunnel

P A R I S H C O U N C I L Kathleen Dunn, Scott Giblin. Paul Johnson, Andrew Lee, Martina

Lynch, William Martinez, Maria Nest , Ralph Olsen, May Pang, Alex Flores, Carolyn Yates, Janet Zahn, Rafael Mazariego

T R U S T E E S Phil McCartin James Pontone

Our Sacramental Life

Baptism: Please call the Rectory well in advance of the expected day of Baptism to arrange an appointment for an interview. Pre-baptismal meeting for parents is required. Godparents must be confirmed, practicing Catholics. Generally Baptisms are celebrated the third Sunday of each month at 12:00 pm.

Reconciliation: Confessions are heard from 4:30-5:00 pm on Saturday. You may also make an appointment with Fr. Tom. Spanish confessions is availa-ble from 12:30–1:00 PM on Sundays.

Marriage: Marriages should be arranged at least six months in advance. Participation in Pre-Cana is essential. Please call the Rectory to schedule an appointment with Fr. Tom.

Anointing of the Sick: Before you enter the hospital for elective surgery or other serious treatment, and for those who have need of spiritual healing. In an emergency, please call Fr. Tom’s mobile 845 608 9358.

Holy Orders: Any gentleman interested in exploring the question of vocation to the priesthood or the permanent diaconate should contact Fr. Tom Kunnel. We would also be happy to direct anyone interested in living their lives as Religious Sisters or Brothers.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: For instruction for Baptism, Confirma-tion and Eucharist for adults and to learn about Catholic Faith. If interested please contact Dcn Robert Pang.

For more details and forms—www.stjohnspiermont.org

Parish Registration: All adults (over age 21) should register in the parish themselves and should use envelopes or parishpay.com. Tithing is 5% of income. This registration is our only means of certifying anyone as a member of the parish, especially for Baptism and Confirmation sponsorship

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