(La versión en español sigue al inglés)
4/21/24 - The Good Shepherd - Cycle B
Dear Families,
Happy Easter!
This fourth Sunday of Easter is called Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus tells us that he is the Good Shepherd who knows his sheep, we belong to him and he will lay down his life for us. Jesus reminds us how important we are to him, so important that he died and rose again so we can go to Heaven.
Jesus is our leader and leads the way a good shepherd leads a flock of sheep. Jesus heals the blind, lame, and deaf. He reaches to outsiders and feeds crowds of hungry people. He shows us the way to live by showing how to love one another and be good shepherds and leaders in our communities.
As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other these questions.
How is Jesus like a good shepherd? How are you like a good shepherd?
Family Prayer: Lord, help us become leaders who follow you and care for our neighbors. Amen.
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Below is a video of the story of Jesus. Click the link for your language
English:
Español:
https://www.jesusfilm.org/watch/the-story-of-jesus-for-children.html/spanish-latin-american.html
French/Creole:
https://www.jesusfilm.org/watch/the-story-of-jesus-for-children.html/creole-french-haitian.html
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April 21, 2024 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
“I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). This is what Jesus literally did at Easter time, his Passover was to change everyone’s life and death. Already in his time of proclamation of the coming of God’s Kingdom, Jesus was promising eternal life to those who believe in him, but it was hardly understood, as we had seen with the disciples not being able to recognize that the Passion, Crucifixion and Death were necessary way of achieving the goal of the Resurrection. The Apostles were confused and lost about it, and it took them considerable amount of time and Jesus numerous apparitions after Resurrection, before they reconciled with those facts.
The 4th Sunday of Easter is called a Sunday of a Good Shepherd. It refers to the Gospel when Jesus calls himself with that name. This parable becomes a literal expression of what happened to Jesus, and he invites us to follow him in life, so that he would be ours in death with the gift of the resurrection. Jesus is the Shepherd, yet he became as well the lamb who was sacrificed to redeem the flock. The only thing that Jesus is asking of us is the courage of faith. Faith that follows the voice of the Shepherd and lives by accomplishing the works of love.
4/21/24 - CUARTO SEMANA DE PASCUA
Queridas Hermanas y Hermanos,
“Soy un buen pastor. Un buen pastor da su vida por las ovejas.” Esto es lo que literalmente hizo Jesus en el tiempo de Pascua, su Pascua fue para cambiar la vida y la muerte de todos. Ya en su tiempo de proclamación de la venida del Reino de Dios, Jesus estaba orimizando la vida eterna a quienes creen en el, pero apenas se entendia, como habíamos visto con los discípulos al no poder reconocer que la Pasión, la Crucifixión y la Muerte eran camino necesario para alcanzar el objetivo de la Resurreccion . Los Apostoles estaban confundidos y perdidos al respecto, y les tomo una cantidad considerable de tiempo y Jesus numerosas apariciones después de la resurreccion , antes de que se reconciliaran con esos hechos.
El cuarto Domingo de Pascua se llama Domingo del Buen Pastor. Se refiere al Evangelio cuando Jesus se llama a si mismo con ese nombre. Esta parábola se convierte en una expresión literal de lo que le sucedió a Jesus, y nos invita a seguirlo en vida, para que sea nuestro en la muerte con el don de la resurreccion. Jesus es el Pastor, pero también se convirtió en el cordero que fue sacrificado para cuidar el rebaño. Lo único que Jesus nos pide es el coraje de la fe. Fe que sigue la voz del Pastor y vive realizando las obras de amor.
Announcements April 14th, 2024
On April 8, the Feast of the Annunciation, The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced the launch of the FIAT Pregnancy Support Program at Catholic Health. FIAT – meaning “Let it be done” – is a dedicated phone line available 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year. It will assist women and families access the counsel, resources and encouragement needed to choose life when facing a pregnancy with unexpected or difficult circumstances.
With one call to (631) 476-“L”-“O”-“V”-“E”, help is available for any pregnancy related distress, including pregnancy loss.
We pray this will be the first call a woman makes when she needs help.
See the bulletin for more information or visit the diocesan website DRVC.org. In addition, there are printed materials at the back of the Church.
Finally, you have an important role in the success of FIAT. Your prayers and efforts to bring awareness to the FIAT Pregnancy Support Program are vital to building a culture of life here on Long Island.
Thank you for your help!
Anuncios Abril 14, 2024
El 8 de abril, Fiesta de la Anunciación, la Diócesis de Rockville Center anunció el lanzamiento del Programa FIAT de Asistencia para el Embarazo de Catholic Health. FIAT, que significa “Que se cumpla”, es una línea telefónica dedicada que estará disponible las 24 horas del día, los 365 días del año. Ayudará a las mujeres y las familias a acceder al asesoramiento, los recursos y el ánimo necesario para elegir la vida cuando se enfrenta un embarazo en circunstancias inesperadas o difíciles.
Llamando al (631) 476-5683, encontrará ayuda disponible para cualquier incertidumbre relacionada con el embarazo e incluso en el caso de la pérdida del embarazo.
Oremos para que esta sea la primera llamada que haga una mujer cuando necesite ayuda.
Vea el boletín para más información o visite el sitio web diocesano DRVC.org. Hay material impreso a la salida de la Iglesia.
Todos nosotros tenemos un papel importante en el éxito de FIAT. Nuestras oraciones y esfuerzos para crear conciencia sobre el Programa de Asistencia para el Embarazo FIAT son vitales para edificar una cultura de vida aquí en Long Island.
¡Gracias por su ayuda!
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...or click on the links below to read the letters from the Diocese of Rockville Centre
Video links to this important announcement from Bishop Barres:
English Version: https://vimeo.com/539770359/666db7c84d
Spanish Version: https://vimeo.com/539770598/4a8025fe89
Background Screening Update
The Office for the Protection of Children and Young People:
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (The Charter) promulgated by the Bishops of the United States in 2002 outlines specific practices and guidelines providing standards of safety in parishes and dioceses throughout the United States. As directed in The Charter, the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires all employees, clergy, and volunteers to complete three requirements within thirty days of employment or volunteering:
- Attend Protecting God’s Children Program (Virtus)
- Sign the Codes of Conduct;
- Complete a background screen application. The Diocese requires all those who remain in active ministry be rescreened at 5 yr. intervals. volunteers/employees.
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