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you looking for?” We say that we believe in God, and that we are Catholics. But we need to follow him more closely and stay with him so that we can understand his purity, his innocence, his suffering and his sacrifice. There are too many people who call themselves Christians and who call themselves Catholics but who do not stand up for the Gospel message which involves living a life of purity and courageous sacrifice. One way to follow the Lamb of God is to walk with me on the West Coast Walk for life this Saturday, January 24 in San Francisco. This Thursday is the 42 nd anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, and this Saturday we invite everyone to join us in San Francisco for the West Coast Walk for Life. Over 50,000 people will walk courageously to remind the world of the 50 million innocent babies that have been sacrificed by abortions in America. A Stewardship Parish Our Mission: To Evangelize God's People, beginning with the Gift of the Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Sunday Mass: Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sundays: 7:30am, 9am (Traditional Latin), 10:30am 12:00 pm 1:30pm (Español) 5:30pm 7:30pm Daily Mass: 8:00am & 5:45pm; Saturdays 8:00am Traditional Latin Mass, Fridays at Noon Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration: Chapel access code available in office Children’s Services: Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Sunday Mass 10:30am, 1:30 pm Spanish Sacrament of Reconciliation: Monday thru Thursday 5-5:30pm Fridays 6:30-7:30pm Saturdays 8:30-9:30am & 4-5pm Homebound please call 551-4973 for a priest to visit you by appointment. Clergy: Fr. Mark Wagner, Pastor Fr. Francis Joseph, OCD, Assoc. Pastor Fr. Hamilton Suarez, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Mr. Ken Ochinero, Deacon Rev. Mr. Ernest Ciccarelli, Deacon RCIA Inquiries: Please contact John & Nichole Sablan: 209-581-8477 January 18, 2015 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Office (209) 551-4973 Fax: (209)551-3213 www.stjmod.com facebook.com/stjmod 1813 Oakdale Road • Modesto, CA 95355 ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH From the Pastor’s Laptop Father Mark Wagner When John the Baptist pointed to Jesus and said “Behold the Lamb of God,” two of his disciples immediately started following the Lamb! Perhaps they did not really know why they were following Jesus, or they felt attracted because in Jewish culture a lamb represented purity, innocence, suffering and sacrifice. At a certain point Jesus turned around and saw them following him and asked them: “What are you looking for?” All they could think of to say in response was “Rabbi (“teacher”), where are you staying?” Jesus answered them by saying: “Come and see.” That day they stayed with Jesus and Jesus spoke to them about purity, innocence, suffering and sacrifice. Each of us needs to think of an answer to Jesus’ question: “What are “What are you looking for?” (John 1:35-42)) West Coast Walk for Life Saturday, January 24th - Civic Center Plaza - San Francisco Mass at 8am - Coffee and Donuts at 9am - Buses Leave at 9:30am Info Faire at 11am - Rally at 12:30pm - Back Home about 7pm. TICKETS: WWW.STJMOD.COM OR OFFICE

ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH8:00a Fr. Anthony Chaco 5:45p Jesus Leon Friday, January 23 8:00a Fr. Joseph O’Hare 5:45p Jack Adrian 12pm For the Special Intentions of Roberto Gutierrez

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  • you looking for?” We say that we believe in God, and that we are Catholics. But we need to follow him more closely and stay with him so that we can understand his purity, his innocence, his suffering and his sacrifice. There are too many people who call themselves Christians and who call themselves Catholics but who do not stand up for the Gospel message which involves living a life of purity and courageous sacrifice.

    One way to follow the Lamb of God is to walk with me on the West Coast Walk for life this Saturday, January 24 in San Francisco. This Thursday is the 42nd anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, and this Saturday we invite everyone to join us in San Francisco for the West Coast Walk for Life. Over 50,000 people will walk courageously to remind the world of the 50 million innocent babies that have been sacrificed by abortions in America.

    A Stewardship Parish Our Mission: To Evangelize God's People, beginning with the Gift of the Holy Eucharist

    Holy Eucharist Sunday Mass:

    Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sundays: 7:30am, 9am (Traditional Latin), 10:30am 12:00 pm 1:30pm (Español) 5:30pm 7:30pm

    Daily Mass: 8:00am & 5:45pm; Saturdays 8:00am

    Traditional Latin Mass, Fridays at Noon

    Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration:

    Chapel access code available in office

    Children’s Services:

    Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) Sunday Mass

    10:30am, 1:30 pm Spanish

    Sacrament of Reconciliation: Monday thru Thursday 5-5:30pm

    Fridays 6:30-7:30pm Saturdays 8:30-9:30am & 4-5pm

    Homebound please call 551-4973 for a priest to visit you by

    appointment.

    Clergy: Fr. Mark Wagner, Pastor

    Fr. Francis Joseph, OCD, Assoc. Pastor Fr. Hamilton Suarez, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Mr. Ken Ochinero, Deacon Rev. Mr. Ernest Ciccarelli, Deacon

    RCIA Inquiries: Please contact

    John & Nichole Sablan: 209-581-8477

    January 18, 2015 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Office (209) 551-4973 • Fax: (209)551-3213 • www.stjmod.com • facebook.com/stjmod

    1813 Oakdale Road • Modesto, CA 95355

    ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

    From the Pastor’s Laptop

    Father Mark Wagner When John the

    Baptist pointed to Jesus and said “Behold the Lamb of God,” two of his disciples immediately started following the Lamb! Perhaps they did not really know why they were following Jesus, or they felt attracted because in Jewish culture a lamb represented purity, innocence, suffering and sacrifice.

    At a certain point Jesus turned around and saw them following him and asked them: “What are you looking for?” All they could think of to say in response was “Rabbi ( “ t e a c h e r ” ) , w h e r e a r e y o u staying?” Jesus answered them by saying: “Come and see.” That day they stayed with Jesus and Jesus spoke to them about purity, innocence, suffering and sacrifice.

    Each of us needs to think of an answer to Jesus’ question: “What are

    “What are you looking for?” (John 1:35-42))

    West Coast Walk for Life Saturday, January 24th -

    Civic Center Plaza - San Francisco Mass at 8am - Coffee and Donuts at 9am - Buses Leave at 9:30am Info Faire at 11am - Rally at 12:30pm - Back Home about 7pm. TICKETS: WWW.STJMOD.COM OR OFFICE

  • Ext.

    Espanola Rosario 110 Altar Servers Svetlana 200 Buildings and Grounds Tammy 207

    Children and Teen Catechesis Maria 218

    Choirs and Cantors Svetlana 200

    Events and Activities Tammy 207

    Giving to St. Joseph’s Tammy 207

    Parish Lending Library 208

    Parish Ministries Bertha 202

    Parish Registration Patty 102

    Religious/Adult Education John 203

    Volunteering Bertha 202

    Youth Ministry Nathan 206

    How can we help? 209 551-4973

    Room Reservations

    Rosario 110

    Welcome to St. Joseph’s We’re glad you’re here!

    Mass Intentions

    Altar Flower Donation

    Remember a special day or person Call Rosario at 551-4973, ext. 110

    Parish Office Staff & Hours (Lulu, Patty & Rosario)

    Monday-Friday: 8:30am-6:30pm

    except Wednesday: 1-6:30pm Weekend Maintenance

    (209) 602-6062

    Questions? To make an appointment with a priest or deacon or to register at

    St. Joseph’s, please call our parish office at 551-4973 or stop in. See open office hours below.

    The parish offices will be closed on Monday,

    January 19 in observance of Martin

    Luther King Day.

    Monday:

    Heb 5:1-10; Mk 2:18-22

    Tuesday:

    Heb 6:10-20; Mk 2:23-28

    Wednesday:

    Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Mk 3:1-6

    Thursday:

    Heb 7:25—8:6; Mk 3:7-12

    Friday:

    12pm Latin Mass:

    Saturday:

    Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Mk 3:20-21

    Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10; 1 Cor 7:29-31

    Mk 1:14-20

    Heb 8:6-13; Mk 3:13-19

    Ecclus 31:8-11; Lk 12:35-40

    Readings 1-19–1-25

    Sunday, January 18 (Second Sunday in Ordinary Time)

    7:30a Orville Donald Guenther 1:30p

    Susana Davila, Roberto Galvez and Amalia Moreno, and for the Special Intention of the Albarran Family

    9:00a Krystina Gaweda 3:30p For the Special Intentions of Myrna Dirige

    10:30a All St. Joseph’s Parishioners 5:30p For the Special Intentions of the Ramirez-Albarran Family

    12pm

    Edilberto Suanino, Jr., Phil Salazar, Dennis Patalingjug and the Special Intentions of the Albarran Family

    7:30p For the Special Intentions of the Valadez-Albarran Family

    Monday, January 19 8:00a Jesus Leon 5:45p Cecilia Pedota

    Tuesday, January 20 8:00a Lena Vella 5:45p Ramona Soto

    Wednesday, January 21

    8:00a For the Special Intentions of Teresa Peterson 5:45p For the Special Intentions of Ernest & Mary Martin

    Thursday, January 22 8:00a Fr. Anthony Chaco 5:45p Jesus Leon

    Friday, January 23 8:00a Fr. Joseph O’Hare 5:45p Jack Adrian

    12pm For the Special Intentions of Roberto Gutierrez

    Saturday, January 24

    8:00a Sylvia DeLeon, Paul Bonfiglio and Luciana Esquerra 5:30p St. Joseph’s Memorial Mass

    Sunday, January 25 (Third Sunday in Ordinary Time)

    7:30a Kathryn Bruna 1:30p Alicia Pena Ballesteros and for the Special Intentions of the Dominguez Family

    9:00a Stanislaus & Jadwiga Szarkowski 5:30p For the Special Intentions of Stephen Harker

    10:30a All St. Joseph’s Parishioners 7:30p For the Special Intentions of Don Holm

    12pm For the Special Intentions of the Dominguez Family

  • Page 3 – January 18, 2015

    Last year’s San Francisco Walk for Life West Coast

    Yes!!!!! You can purchase your West Coast Walk for Life

    tickets online! www. stjmod.com

    All bus riders receive a free Magnificat!

  • Like us on Facebook and stay connected with

    your parish family www.facebook.com/stjmod

    This Week ALTAR SERVER TRAININGS I Want You for service at the Altar! Altar server training is now 9:30-11am every second Saturday of the month!

    Call John Marsella: 602-8031.

    Please remember St. Joseph’s Church

    when planning your estate. Call 551-4973, ext. 207 for more information.

    Save Trees! Call the parish office

    to find out about online offertory gifts.

    Parish Events and Activities

    SENIOR LUNCHEON—WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 If you are age 50+, please consider joining us for a delicious lunch,

    great program and the opportunity to make new friends, both singles and couples. Social time starts at 10am, with beverages and snacks.

    Our meeting is at 11am and luncheon is served at noon. Menu: Chicken, veggies, salad, mashed potatoes, rolls and dessert. Cost is

    only $8. For lunch reservations, please call Kathie Lee, 869-2655, Lou Garcia, 484-0337 or 578-4642.

    TRIP NEWS: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28: RED HAWK CASINO. Travel via Storer Travel, with a $20 ticket, which includes $15 slot

    play and $5 food credit. We leave at 8:30am from St. Joseph’s. Call Chris at 522-2694 or 480-2693 to reserve your space.

    Tuesday, January 20, 2014

    9:00 AM Senior Strength Training Hall

    9:00 AM Catholic Social Services Guild JP4

    10:30 A Light Weigh JP8

    12:00 P Ingles Intermedio y Ciudadanía JP4

    6:00 PM Ingles Intermedio y Ciudadanía JP2

    6:00 PM Ingles para Principiantes JP4

    6:30 PM Legion of Mary JP4

    6:45 PM Rosary Makers JP5

    7:00 PM Oración Carismática - Español JP7

    Wednesday, January 21, 2014

    10:00 A Seniors' Luncheon Hall

    12:00P Clase de Ingles Intermedio JP4

    2:00 PM Widow & Widower Bible Study JP5

    5:30 PM Courage To Be Me JP8

    5:45 PM Priciples Study Group JP5

    5:45 PM Path to Serenity JP10

    6:30 PM On the Go Adults JP4

    Thursday, January 22, 2014

    9:00 AM Senior Strength Training Hall

    12:00 P Lunch Bible Study JP8

    Friday, January 23, 2014

    6:00 PM Al-Anon Spanish JP10

    6:30 PM Adoration and Confession Chur

    Saturday, January 24, 2014

    9:00 AM Language of the Heart (Women) JP4

    Monday, January 19, 2014 M.L. King Day

    (Office Closed)

    6:00 PM Boy Scouts Hall

    Sunday, January 25, 2014

    10:00 A Children's Liturgy of the Word

    JP6

    1:00 PM Liturgia de la Palabra para Niños

    JP6

    THE WORLD YOUTH DAY PILGRIMS THANK …...

    all of you who purchased the handmade tamales that were sold the weekend before Christmas. They also want to apologize to all of those who attended the afternoon masses who did not have an opportunity to purchase because of the generosity of those who did at the earlier masses. In all, the pilgrims put in 182 man hours of preparing and selling 161 dozen tamales. And those hours do not include the extremely generous contribution of time, sweat, utensils, and know-how of Dolores Ponce, who oversaw the production and her friends, Maria Blandinos and Inocencia Oliveros, who also helped out in the kitchen in spite of not having any connection with the pilgrims. Thank you all for helping us as we work to ultimately reach our financial goal of raising the $180,000 needed to make it to Poland in 2016.

    Thank you also to our first Annual Valley’s Finest Craft Faire

    Parishioner Sponsors:

    Daniel Del Real—PMZ Real Estate and

    John Brasil—Five Star Property Management

  • Page 5 - January 18, 2015

    In the Diocese...

    PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

    Could you not keep watch for one hour?”

    (Mark 14:37) Consider spending an hour a week with our

    Lord. To sign up please contact

    The parish office at 551-4973. You will

    receive many blessings from Our Lord!

    Parish Events and Activities West Coast Walk for Life

    Saturday, January 24th - Civic Center Plaza - San Francisco Mass at 8am - Coffee and Donuts at 9am - Buses Leave at 9:30am Info Faire at 11am - Rally at 12:30pm - Back Home

    about 7pm

    Bus Tickets For Sale After Each Mass on the Following Dates: January 10th-11th January 17th-18th

    ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE WWW.STJMOD.COM OR THE PARISH OFFICE

    Our 6 Buses will fill fast! Thank you to our Respect Life Committee for coordinating this event for our Parish.

    Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE!

    Tour The School • Meet Our Teachers • Talk With Students Sunday, January 25th

    Open House from 11:30am to 2pm

    “Bringing Light into the Darkness”.

    Annual Marian Retreat Saturday, February 7

    MARRIED COUPLES: Give a Valentine’s gift …... that keeps on giving. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a gift of love. It’s a weekend of fresh air, the rebirth of romance, and new beginnings. If you’d like to make your Marriage even more special than it already is – call now! The next weekend dates are Feb. 13-15, 2015, in Turlock and June 5-7, 2015 in Modesto. IT IS NOT TO LATE TO REGISTER FOR THE FEBRUARY WEEKEND! For more information visit our website at: stocktonwwme.org or contact John and Angelica Angarita at [email protected] or 209-691-0603

  • Youth Ministry

    Parish School of Religion

    Updates and Announcements

    Contact Us! Nathan Steingrebe

    (209)247-7863 [email protected] Samantha Jordan (209)551-4973 ext.223 [email protected]

    You Don’t Want to Miss What is happening in Youth Ministry!!!

    From our Holy Father

    in Rome Pope Francis

    We will not have classes during the week of January 19-23. Classes will resume on January 26th. Please remember the needy by bringing peanut butter jars for St. Vincent de Paul during the month of January. School of Faith Calendar: Thursday, January 29: 7pm

    Catechesis on the Family

    Dear Brothers and Sisters: In our continuing catechesis on the family, and inspired by the Christmas image of Our Lady who presents her Son to the world, we now reflect on the role of mothers in society and in the Church.

    For all our symbolic glorification of mothers, their important contribution to the life of society, their daily sacrifices and their aspirations are not always properly appreciated. Mothers are an antidote to the spread of a certain self-centeredness, a decline in openness, generosity and concern for others. In this sense, motherhood is more than childbearing; it is a life choice, entailing sacrifice, respect for life, and commitment to passing on those human and religious values which are essential for a healthy society.

    Archbishop Oscar Romero spoke in this regard of a “martyrdom of mothers”, whose sensitivity to all that threatens human life and welfare is a source of enrichment for society and the Church. Today I ask you to join me in thanking mothers everywhere for what they are, and for all that they give to the Church and to our world.

    Wednesday, 7 January 2015

    If you would like more of Pope Francis’ teaching on the Church please visit

    http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/cotidie/2014/documents/papa-francesco-

    cotidie_20140113_god-love.html

    "The Most Blessed Virgin Mary mediates

    between her Son and us. Despite the fact that we

    are sinners, she is filled with tenderness and

    compassion for us. Is not the child for whom the mother sheds the most tears the one closest to

    her heart?" ~St. John Vianney

  • Page 7– January 18, 2015

    Center for Lay Apostolates Profiles in Stewardship

    New to the Parish? Wondering where to start?? Call the Center for Lay Apostolates

    551-4973, ext. 207

    FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP: Plaza Refreshment volunteers are enjoying Christmas week with their families and are taking a break.

    Parish Stewardship — a way of life

    By: Rosario Hernandez

    Teresa Ruiz has served at St. Joseph’s

    as a Lector since 2001. Before becoming active in the church, Teresa remembers that her mother would always remind her of the importance to attend Mass. Her sister too, also encouraged her to serve but Teresa was afraid of the commitment and responsibility. Teresa r e m e m b e r s t h a t s h e w a s a l s o encouraged by the active people and good organization in St. Joseph’s, with so many groups and ministries serving the church. Their personal witness helped her discern what were the most important things in her life and encouraged her to reorganize her priorities.

    Teresa wanted to learn more about her Catholic Faith. She says that many times we believe everything we hear from the media, instead of making an effort to educate ourselves concerning our faith.

    Now, Teresa says, “If I do not attend Mass, I feel empty. I no longer attend Mass out of obligation, I go to give thanks to God; the Mass is my first priority. I give thanks to God for my life, my health, my job and everything I have. I have learned that spiritual things are more important than material things. If anyone is afraid to serve, I encourage them to attend the meetings and trainings. “

    With everyone’s help and God’s grace,

    everything is possible.”

    Teresa Ruiz

    2015 Blue Mass

    From left, Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson, Modesto fire Chief Sean Slamon and Modesto police Chief Galen Carroll attend the 12th annual Blue Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Modesto on Saturday. Andy Alfaro [email protected]

    Read more here: http://www.modbee.com/news/local/

    With gratitude to our Knights of Columbus and Boy Scouts for

    providing this beautiful way to honor our first responders each year.

  • Boletín Parroquial en Español! DEL LAPTOP DEL PÁRROCO, Padre Mark

    Catequesis

    sobre la familia Queridos hermanos y hermanas: En esta catequesis continuamos con

    el tema de la familia, meditando la figura de la madre. Todos debemos la vida y tantas otras cosas a nuestras madres, pero no siempre éstas son escuchadas ni ayudadas en la vida cotidiana, al contrario, a menudo son explotadas a causa de su disponibilidad.

    Ni siquiera la comunidad cristiana las valora convenientemente, a pesar del eximio ejemplo de la Madre de Jesús. Algunas veces, parece que no completa la vocación de la mujer esta maternidad y, sin embargo, ser madre es una gran riqueza en la vida familiar. Las madres, sin embargo, en el amor incondicional y oblativo por sus hijos, son el antídoto al individualismo, las grandes enemigas de la guerra.

    Es lo que el Arzobispo Óscar Romero definió como “martirio materno”: una entrega total, sin aspavientos, en el silencio, la oración, el cumplimiento del deber. Ir dando la vida poco a poco como hace una madre por su hijo. En los momentos difíciles no es raro encontrar en ellas la ternura, la dedicación, la fuerza moral.

    Ellas son quienes frecuentemente dan los primeros rudimentos de la fe, ésos que calan hondo; sin ellas no sólo se perderían fieles sino buena parte del calor más profundo de la propia fe.

    Miércoles 7 de Enero 2015

    http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/

    es/cotidie/2014/documents/papa-francesco_20140113_amor-

    artesanal.html

    "Si en medio de las adversidades

    persevera el corazón con serenidad, con gozo y con paz, esto es amor”.

    Sta. Teresa de Jesús.

    De Nuestro Santo Padre

    en Roma Papa Francisco

    Escuela Parroquial de Religión: Anuncios

    No habrán clases durante la semana del 19-23 de enero. Regresaremos a clase el 26 de enero.

    Por favor recuerden a los mas necesitados, trayendo botes de mantequilla de cacahuate para San Vicente de

    Paula durante el mes de enero.

    CALENDARIO DE LA ESCUELA DE FE January 28: 7pm

    Padre Mark Wagner Cuando Juan el Bautista le señaló a

    Jesús y dijo, “Este es el Cordero de Dios,” ¡dos de sus discípulos empezaron a seguir al Cordero! Tal vez no sabían en realidad por qué estaban siguiendo a Jesús. Tal vez sintieron atraídos porque en la cultura judía un cordero representa la pureza, la inocencia, el sufrimiento, y el sacrificio. A cierto punto, Jesús volteó y los vio siguiéndole y preguntó: ¿Qué quieren?” Tal vez se sorprendieron y estaban nerviosos y por lo tanto no pudieron pensar cómo responder la pregunta de Jesús. La única respuesta que pudieron pensar era “Rabí (o sea ‘maestro’), ¿dónde vives?” Jesús les respondió diciendo: “Vengan y lo verán.” Ese día se quedaron con Jesús, y Él probablemente les habló de la pureza, la inocencia, el sufrimiento, y el sacrificio.

    Cada uno de nosotros necesita pensar

    en una respuesta de la pregunta de Jesús: “¿Qué quieren?” Decimos que creemos en Dios y que somos católicos. Pero, necesitamos seguirle más cerca y quedarnos con él para poder entender su pureza, su inocencia, su sufrimiento, y su sacrificio. Hay demasiados que se llaman cristianos o católicos en particular, pero no salen en defensa del mensaje del Evangelio, lo cual incluye viviendo una vida de pureza y sacrificio valiente.

    “Qué quieren?” Juan 1:35-42

    “Hay demasiados que

    se llaman cristianos o católicos…”

    No habrán clases

  • Página 9 - Enero 18 del 2015

    CORRESPONSABILIDAD (STEWARDSHIP)

    Por: Rosario Hernandez

    Leer, Meditar, Orar y Vivir

    Hola estimados hermanos en Jesús, a partir de hoy por cuatro semanas, quisiera compartirles unas bellas historias que nos harán

    sentir la necesidad de valorar más la presencia de Jesús Eucaristía, y nos ayudara a enriquecer y centrar nuestra espiritualidad cristiana en El presente en la Eucaristía la cual recibimos y además podemos

    contemplar. Los invito a aprovechar estos testimonios verídicos. Dios les bendiga.

    En la Diócesis...

    Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School

    ¡Visítanos! Este Domingo, 25 de Enero Visita La Escuela • Conoce Nuestros Maestros • Habla

    Con Estudiantes Recepción de 11:30am a 2pm

    Padre Hamilton Suarez Fuimos al pequeño pueblo de Lu en el

    norte de Italia, una localidad que cuenta con pocos miles de habitantes y que se encuentra en una región rural a 90km al este de Turín. Este pequeño pueblo hubiera quedado desconocido si en 1881 algunas madres de familia, no hubiera tomado una decisión que tuvo “grandes repercusiones”.

    Muchas de estas madres tenían en el corazón el deseo de ver a uno de sus hijos ordenarse sacerdote o a una de sus hijas comprometerse totalmente al servicio del Señor. Comenzaron pues a reunirse todos los martes para la adoración del santísimo sacramento, bajo la guía de su párroco y a rezar por las vocaciones. Todos los primero domingos del mes recibían la comunión con esta intención. Después de la misa todas las madres rezaban para pedir vocaciones sacerdotales. Gracia a la oración llena de confianza de estas madres y a la apertura de corazón de estos padres, las familias vivían en un clima de paz, serenidad y devoción alegre, que permitió a sus hijos

    Adoración eucarística para la santificación de los sacerdotes y la maternidad espiritual

    discernir con mayor facilidad su llamada. Cuando el Señor dijo: “Muchos son los

    llamados, pero pocos los elegidos” (Mt. 22,14), hay que comprenderlo de este modo: Muchos serán llamados, pero pocos responderán. Nadie hubiera pensado que el Señor atendería tan abundantemente la oración de estas madres.

    De este pequeño pueblo surgieron 323 vocaciones a la vida consagrada: 152 sacerdotes y religiosos y 171 religiosas. En algunas familias había hasta tres y cuatro vocaciones. El ejemplo más conocido es la familia Rinaldi. El Señor llamo a siete hijos de esta familia.

    La oración que las madres de familia recitaban era breve, simple y profunda: “¡Señor haz que uno de mis hijos llegue a ser sacerdote! Yo misma quiero vivir como buena cristiana y quiero conducir a mis hijos hacia el bien para obtener la gracia de poder ofrecerte, Señor un sacerdote santo.”

    Se constante en la oración por las vocaciones!.

    (Tomado de documento de la congregación para el Clero pags. 18-19, Vaticano).

    Teresa Ruiz ha servido como Proclamadora de la Palabra en St. Joseph’s desde el 2001. Tiempo antes de animarse a ayudar Teresa recuerda que su mamá siempre le recordaba la importancia de asistir a misa. Su hermana también le ayudó mucho animándola a servir porque Teresa le tenia miedo al compromiso y la responsabilidad.

    A Teresa le motivó también la gente activa y la buena organización en St. Joseph’s con tantos grupos y ministerios para servir. El testimonio de estas personas le ayudó a discernir cuales eran las cosas más importantes en su vida y a reorganizar sus prioridades.

    Teresa también sentía el deseo de aprender más sobre su religión. Ella dice que a veces creemos todo lo que e sc u c h am o s de lo s m e di o s de comunicación en lugar de interesarnos en aprender más sobre nuestra propia religión y, nos quedamos sin asistir a misa. Ahora, Teresa dice, “El día que no voy a misa me siento vacía. Yo ya no asisto a misa por obligación sino por agradecimiento.

    La misa es mi principal objetivo. Sobre todo, le agradezco a Dios por mi vida, mi salud, mi trabajo y todo lo que tengo. Aprendí a darle más importancia a lo espiritual que a los bienes materiales. Si alguien se siente inseguro de servir, yo le diría que asista a las reuniones y al entrenamiento.

    Con la ayuda de los demás y la gracia de

    Dios, todo es posible.”

    Teresa Ruiz

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