June 1, 2014Ascension of the Lord - Year A (Gather 967)

A MISSION FROM THE MOUNTAIN Matthew is the only one of the evangelists who does not speak explicitly of or recount the departure of Jesus from his followers. Mark and Luke recount the Ascension, each in his own way; and John consistently has Jesus speak of the necessity of his departure so the Paraclete might come. Matthew situates his final scene for Jesus on top of a mountain in Galilee (not outside Jerusalem, as Luke does). This is the region where his mission originated, and throughout his Gospel the mountaintop has been the place for him to teach his followers. (We are familiar with the “Sermon on the Mount” from Matthew.) And here Jesus re echoes those Ascension themes we hear from the other evangelists: It is Jesus himself, risen and glorified, charged with power from the Father, who sends us out; it is Jesus himself who gives us our mission to baptize, heal, teach, and proclaim the Good News of salvation; it is Jesus himself who will be with us always, as we continue to be his presence alive in the world. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGSFirst Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11).Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47).Second Reading — May the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-23).Gospel — Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and teach people of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20).The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

All parishioners who registered here as NEW MEMBERS within the last 4 months, and who haven’t yet attended a Welcome Meeting are invited to join us. We want to complete your registration and share important information with you. Refreshments will be served. Call the Parish Office at 954-431-3600 and give your name to confirm attendance so we may prepare a place for you.

Welcome MeetingNEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 8th,

12:45 PM - 2:00 PMin the Sacred Heart Center

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Please drop your special envelope in the collection today or at the office this week.

Camp

7 week program starting June 16thRegistration forms available at the rectory .

Register now!

St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and School

8005 Miramar Parkway • Miramar, FL 33025Rectory: (954) 431-3600 • School: (954) 431-5253

Web site: www.StBartholomew.com

Celebrating God’s Love as a Community.

Messe en Créole / Français3:00 PM chaque dimanche8:00 PM chaque 1er vendredi du mois

avec Bénédiction du Très Saint Sacrement

Confession: Samedi 11-11:30 AM, 4:30-5 PMVisite des malades: Appelez le Père Jean au 954-431-3600. Baptême: Chaque 2e dimanche du mois à 1:30 PM. Contactez le Père Jean Jadotte au 954-431-3600 trois mois avant la date prévue.Mariage: Contactez le Père Jean, six mois avant la date prévue.Prière Charismatique: Chaque Vendredi, de 7:30 à 10:00 PM (salle B de l’école)Légion De Marie: Chaque Jeudi, de 7:30 à 8:30 PM (à l’école) Chaque Samedi à partir de 4:00 PM (à l’école)Chorale: Répétition: Mardi de 8:00 à 9:30 PM et Samedi de 5:30 à 7:00PM (salle B de l’école)Etude Biblique: Chaque Mercredi de 7:00 à 9:00 PM (salle B de l’école)Mouvement Eucharistique des Jeunes (MEJ): Chaque Samedi de 5:30 à 8:00 PM (à l’école)

La Sainte Famille: Chaque Lundi à 7:00 PM (à l’école)

AVIS pour les Membres de la Communauté Haitienne

PARISH REGISTRATIONWe welcome new parishioners to our parish family. Pick up a registration form at the rectory or print one from the website; later you will be invited to a registration program to learn more about our parish and our many ministries.

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

(In the Rectory Chapel)Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday, Friday: 9 AM to 7:30 PM

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 7:30 PMSaturday and Sunday - 9 AM to 7 PM

HOLY EUCHARIST (MASS) Sunday: (English) 5:30 PM (Sat. Vigil) 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM 12:30, 7:00 PM French/Créole - 3:00 PM Spanish - 5:00 PM

Weekday: 7:00, 8:30 AM (7 PM - during Lent only)Saturday: 8:30 AM

First Friday: French/Créole - 8:00 PM

RECONCILIATION (Confessions)Saturday: 11:00 - 11:30 AM 4:30 - 5:00 PMSunday: When priests are available. Anytime by appointment

CHARISMATIC PRAYER

EnglishWednesday, 7:30 PM, Church

French/Creole Friday, 7:30 PM, School Rm B

SpanishWednesday, 7:30 PM, Sacred Heart Center

ROSARY

8:10 AM WeekdaysLEGION OF MARY

Monday, 6:30 PM, School

PASTORAL STAFFPriests Rev. Andrew Chan-A-Sue Administrator Rev. Jean Jadotte Parochial Vicar Rev. Paul Karenga Priest in Residence Deacons Deacon David Smith Deacon Michel DuChaussée Deacon Montas Onelien Religious Education Mrs. Mercedes BrownSchool Principal Mrs. Christine GonzalezYouth Minister/Licensed Clinical Social Worker Mr. Gerard John, LCSWMusic Ministry Mrs. Betty Bunnell Mrs. Monique Abraham Mr. Ernesto Busigó

MATRIMONYPlease contact the Rectory at least six months prior to the proposed date.

BAPTISMSPlease contact the Rectory at least three months before anticipated date to make arrangements. Baptisms in English are on the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

Pastoral Hispana

Misa en Español - Los Domingos - 5:00 PM El Santo Rosario los Domingos a las 4:30 PM

Confesiones - Los Sábados, 11-11:30 AM; 4:30-5 PM

Bautismos - Para el curso pre-bautismal, llame con TRES MESES de anticipación a la Rectoría. Los Bautismos en Español son los 4° Domingos del mes a las 1:30 PM

Matrimonio - Llame a la Rectoría lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha propuesta.

Divina Misericordia - Los Viernes - 6:00 PM en la escuela.Madeline Flores 954-805-1701

Circulo de Oración Carismática – Los Miércoles, 7:30 PM, Sacred Heart Center

Cursillistas - Los Viernes, a las 8:00 PM en salon “A” de la escuela; Anibal Perez 786-300-9415

Legión De María - Se reunen en Salón B en la escuela los sábados a las 2:30 PM. Anibal Perez 786-300-9415

Coro Hispano - Ensayo los Domingos a las 4:00 PM en la escuela (salón de música)con el Director Mr. Ernesto Busigó 786-308-0561

Please use your envelopes. They are the principal source of parish support.

Remember the DepartedEdouard (Fafou) Beaubrun Jr.

Victims of natural disastersVictims of war and terrorism

Sunday, June 1ASCENSION OF OUR LORD5:30 PM ✝ Elisa Esquilin 7:30 AM ✝ Joseph Jean 9:00 AM ✝ Fritz Fontaine11:00 AM ✝ Juan Carpio ✝ Joseph Michel Lordeus12:30 PM ✝ Gerard Gayot ✝ Hubert Gayot3:00 PM Soeurette Michel (T) Anouk Boulin (T)5:00 PM ✝ Jesús Pinedo7:00 PM Zemaye Odiwo (L)

Monday, June 2 - Easter Weekday7:00 AM Yvrose Pierre-Pierre(T)8:30 AM Jasmine Pierre (T) ✝ Alcine Dorsaint

Tuesday, June 3 - Saint Charles Lwanga And Companions, Martyrs7:00 AM Johanne Brezault (T) ✝ Rose Anna Dupont8:30 AM ✝ Sr. Augusta Obute ✝ Solange Miot

Wednesday, June 4 - Easter Weekday7:00 AM ✝ Jeanine Dupont8:30 AM ✝ Mr. Stephen Osuorji ✝ Mrs. Agnes Ike

Thursday, June 5 Saint Boniface, bishop And Martyr7:00 AM Rachel Blanton (T)8:30 AM ✝ Mrs. Anne Ilocionwu ✝ Mrs. Cecelia Madu

Friday, June 6 - Easter Weekday7:00 AM Audain Family (L)8:30 AM ✝ Frantz Gerard Richiez ✝ Mrs. Helen Chukurema8:00 PM ✝ Marcelin Lacrete

Saturday, June 7 - Easter Weekday8:30 AM ✝ Anthony Ostrowski

Sunday, June 8PENTECOST SUNDAY5:30 PM Fr. P ✝ Nathan Angstadt7:30 AM Fr. A ✝ Jean Robert Myrthil9:00 AM Fr. P Trevor Nelson (L)11:00 AM Fr. A ✝ Leonilde Avila ✝ Marie Helen Furness12:30 PM Fr. A Newly ordained Priests (T)3:00 PM Fr. P ✝ Jean Rico Jean-Baptiste ✝ Margaret Prosper5:00 PM Fr. A ✝ Josefina Esquilin7:00 PM Fr. A ✝ Christy Odiwo

* Denotes Celebrant for that Mass: Fr. A = Fr. Andrew; Fr. J = Fr. Jean; Fr. P = Fr. Paul Karenga (T)= In Thanksgiving (L)= Living ✝= Deceased

Olga DuplessyEsther SharpeJohnny CadetAngela EspyElena MirandaMyrtle BallKelly TymeckiSerge St EloiAndré GrégoireHoward LeeSylvie Casale Carl Junior JeantyKaitlin WarfJean Claude LabordeEverett BuckridgeDemetrio Davis

Sheila Stone Yvrose Pierre-Pierre Marina ReyesTrammel FamilyGeorge Harris Marguerite EdouardMary BishopEsperanza Tavarez Myrna Jeanniton NicolasJoseph Michel Accilien Elsie Jeanniton Archer

Candy LarsenVirginia FitchToni FitzsimmonsJacinta StirrupJosephine PascucciJane MorraDanielle Jeanty CurryGlenda McCumberEmmanuel AlexanderJosette PaulEdouard SimoniseGuirlene GordonEric HerrChristie OwensVeemala KlousJill Louise Norton

Milagros SabongJean TheusNicole MilesPatricia Carstons Conrado Maguddatu Harry BishopRosa & Rafael Velasquez Flor ElisAntonine CadetMarie Ange Bellevue

Names will only stay on the sick list for 2 months at a time. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to add or remove a name.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday 6/1: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11aWednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25Sunday 6/8: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

Eucharist

Parochial School Registration Starting

First CommunionsSundays in Eastertime

Morningstar Retreat (in French)

Registration deadline June 1

Ascension of our Lord June 1

Pentecost June 8

Most Holy Trinity June 15

Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

June 22

Easter Calendar

Pray for the Sick

June 21-22

Tickets on sale at the rectory

Sunday, June 111:30 AM NO Junior Youth Group until September11:30 AM Baptism Class - School 12:30 PM First Communion Mass - Church1:30 PM Baptism - Church8:00 PM Senior Youth Group - SHC

Monday, June 26:30 PM English Legion of Mary - School8:00 PM Al Anon-Spanish - School

Tuesday, June 39 AM-7:30 PM Adoration in Rectory Chapel7:00 PM NO Religious Education until September

Wednesday, June 49 AM-7:30 PM Adoration in Rectory Chapel7:30 PM Prayer Meeting English - Church7:30 PM Prayer Meeting Spanish - SHC7:30 PM French Bible Class - School8:00 PM AA - School Room A

Thursday, June 59 AM-2 PM Adoration in Rectory Chapel7:30 PM Nueva Vida - Library7:30 PM English Choir - Church

Friday, June 66:00 PM Divina Misericordia - School8:00 PM Fr/Cr Charismatic Prayer - Church8:00 PM English Cursillo - School8:00 PM Spanish Cursillo - School

Saturday, June 710:30 AM NA - School3:00 PM Spanish Legion of Mary - School4:00 PM Fr/Cr Legion of Mary - School6:00 PM Haitian Choir - School5:30 PM MEJ - Haitian Youth Group - School7:30 PM NA - School

Sunday, June 811:30 AM NO Junior Youth Group until September11:30 AM Baptism Class - School 1:30 PM Baptism - Church8:00 PM Senior Youth Group - SHC

at St. Bartholomew

THIS WEEK

Mass Attendance Collection

Sat. 5:30 PM 72 $1,122.00

Sun. 7:30 AM 130 $972.00

Sun. 9:00 AM 180 $1,298.00

Sun. 11:00 AM 238 $1,264.00

Sun. 12:30 PM 100 $912.00

Sun. 3:00 PM 300 $1,323.00

Sun. 5:00 PM 82 $298.00

Sun. 7:00 PM 142 $711.00

Loose Coins $59.00

Office** 0

Total 1244 $7,959.00

2nd Collection $585.00** “Office” includes electronic payments and those envelopes dropped off at the Rectory.

Stop by the Rectory Office to fill out a registration form, if you want to register or use one of our blue temporary donation envelopes available in front of the Church or if you just want to let us know who you are.

If you are new or visiting...

Please USE YOUR ENVELOPES or write your envelope number on your check TO ENSURE PROPER CREDITING OF YOUR DONATION or use one of our new temporary donation envelopes available in front of the Church.

PLEASE NOTIFY the Rectory Office of any changes in your address or phone number. Use envelopes or put your envelope number on your check to ensure proper recording of your donation.

5/25/2014Sixth Sunday of Easter

Collection for:

GIFTSHOP HELPERWe need your help to keep the giftshop open on Sundays after the Masses. Please consider staying 15 minutes after the Mass you attend to help in the giftshop. Stop by the rectory if you can donate some of your time.

Join us... for Vacation Bible School!

One Body in ChristSongs, Games, Crafts, etc...

Pre-k through 5th grade June 9-13 8:45 am – 3 pmRegister in the Rectory during the week!

Volunteer Meeting for anyone wishing to help will be on Thursday, May 29th

at 7pm in the School. 9th - 12th graders can also earn

service hours by helping.

The Ascension of the LordHe was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. — Acts 1:9

Fridays of Lent

at 7:30 PMImmediately following the7 PM Mass

Have You Taken Control of Your Health Today? Life Line Screening will be at St. Bart’s on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 offering five safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical. To be more proactive about your health. Live longer for yourself, your family, and your community. In order to register for this event and to receive a $10 discount off your package price call to register at 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.LifeLineScreening.com/community-partners. Learn your risk of having a stroke or vascular disease -- Get ALL five screenings for only $149. There is no time like the present to take action!

Sponsored by

The members of the Holy Spirit Council of the Knights of Columbus cordially invite all males 18 years of age

and older and their family from St. Stephen & St. Bartholomew parishes, to an informational

meeting about our Organization.

Please join us on Saturday, June 21, 2014

8:30 AM-11:30 AM in the Parish Hall Learn more of what we do and how your involvement

in our Order can benefit you and your family.  Please RSVP by calling Michael Thomas at 954-336-8233.

Complementary breakfast served at the event.

Mission Statement:The mission of St Bartholomew

Catholic Church is to reflect God’s love to all whom we meet, to

strengthen our faith community through worship, education, fellowship, stewardship, and

acts of love and charity, so that we may lead people from all

backgrounds to our Lord Jesus Christ.

If any of the information on your account has changed since you first joined our parish, please stop by the rectory to make the necessary changes. We want to be able to keep our records current so there will be no problem should you need a membership letter or sponsor certificate.

Account Information

Today, we took up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC), you can still drop your donation at the rectory during the week. Please use the special envelope provided at the main entrance of church. This Collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through Internet, television, radio, and print media. Please be generous in this week’s Collection and support this important work. Remember, half of your donation stays in our Archdiocese to support our communication needs. CCC equips us to share our experience of faith, worship, and witness with the world.

St. Bartholomew Catholic School8003 Miramar ParkwayMiramar, Florida 33025

954-431-5253

“Sharing, Learning and Growing in Christ”

Where quality Catholic Education can make a difference:

Religious and moral formationFlorida Catholic Conference (FCC) re-accredited in 2013

Dedicated, caring faculty certified by State of Florida“Accelerated Reader” “Accelerated Math”

Technology integrated curriculumCreative Arts and Music

A variety of extra curricular clubs and activitiesCompeting Sports Teams (5th-8th grade)Before and after school care programs

Accepting “Step Up for Students” Scholarships

StepUp for students

“The mission of St Bartholomew Catholic School is to provide a Christ-centered education to the community. We are committed to maintaining

a disciplined, nurturing environment, with a sound curriculum, where spiritual and academic growth will take place.”

Catholic School

RegistrationStop by the school

office to learn about the wonderful

programs in our parish school.

Gerard JohnLCSWOffice:

954-447-4658

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Help OurCampers

7 Week Summer Camp Programstarts June 16 ends August 1, 2014

Donations Needed For Summer Camp With the increasing cost of field trips and transportation this year, we strive to keep the price of tuition as low as possible so that all families will have the opportunity to participate from this summer camp program. Any donation is greatly appreciated. The type of donations that are needed are two fold, food and finances:

Any contribution will go a long way in making this summer a memorable event for our children and help us keep the cost of camp lower for many families who might be struggling economically but really need our summer camp program to help their children. All contributions can be submitted to the rectory in a sealed envelope marked ”donations for summer camp”. Make checks payable to: St. Bartholomew Summer Camp.

1. Capri-sun or juice boxes 5. Candy2. Animal cookies 6. Disposable cups3. Tropical punch koolaid 7. Toys & games 4. Mini pretzels/chips 8. Microwave popcorn

Food ItemsFinancial Assistance

CampC A M P

Plan I: Weekly: $130 per child & $120 for any other childPlan II: Bi-weekly: $195 per child & $175 for any other child.Plan III: Six week duration: $600 per child & $520 for any other child. The seven week payment plan is ONLY for campers who will be attending the full seven weeks from the beginning of camp.

Payment Plans

Summer Camp starts 9 AM and ends at 4 PMFree Before Care from 7 AM to 9 AM in the Parish HallAfter Care from 4 PM to 6 PM (fee charged) in the schoolAges 5 to 15 -- All Adults are CPR certifiedField Trips & Fun ActivitiesFor more information call Gerard: 954-447-4658

Weekly Sunday Meetings

Registration

fee is $20

not refundable.

Forms are

available

at the rectory

(Junior group does not meet between Easter & August)

Senior Youth Group8th to 12th graders

8 to 9:30 PM, Sacred Heart CenterAttend Sunday Mass regularly as a family

A Summer BlessingMay you walk with GodThis summer in whatever you doWherever you go

Walking with God means...Walking with honestyAnd with courage,Walking with loveAnd respectAnd concern for the feelings of others,Every day and In every situation

LECTURES DE LA SEMAINELundi: Actes 19:1-8; Ps 68 (67):2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33Mardi: Actes 20:17-27; Ps 68 (67):10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11aMercredi: Actes 20:28-38; Ps 68 (67):29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19Jeudi: Actes 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16 (15):1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26Vendredi: Actes 25:13b-21; Ps 103 (102):1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19Samedi: Actes 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11 (10):4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25Dimanche: Actes 2:1-11; Ps 104 (103):1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

1er Juin 2014 - Ascension de notre Seigneur -Année A

L’ Ascension de Jésus au ciel En vérité, l’ascension de Jésus au ciel, cet événement inénarrable avec nos mots capables seulement de raconter des faits humains, n’a pas été un arrachement ni la conclusion d’une aventure, celle de la vie de Jésus. En effet, lorsqu’on lit avec intelligence les récits de l’Ascension, on n’y trouve pas le récit d’un « adieu », mais bien plutôt un envoi des disciples, une mission depuis Jérusalem jusqu’aux extrémités du monde. Les disciples, allant dans le monde, proclameront l’Évangile à toute créature (voir Mc 16, 15) et feront avant tout l’expérience de la proximité, de la présence de Jésus ; ils seront même conscients de n’être que des hommes et des femmes au service de la mission de Jésus, l’envoyé du Père. Présence réelle dans l’absence physique, relation dans la distance : voilà le sens de l’Ascension, qui appelle les chrétiens à cheminer « à la lumière de la foi et non de la vision » (2 Co 5, 7), en développant la sensibilité de la foi, les « sens spirituels », à savoir la capacité du cœur humain à voir, à écouter, à toucher, à goûter, à sentir. Le Christ est auprès de Dieu et à la fois présent parmi les hommes et dans l’histoire ; confesser ce mystère nous enseigne l’« au-delà » de l’autre : le visage de l’autre, irréductiblement sien, évoque un mystère de transcendance ; il invite au respect ainsi qu’à la communion. L’Ascension conteste toute voracité et tout désir de possession, tant dans la relation avec Dieu que dans les relations humaines : vraiment, c’est un grand magistère de liberté !Enzo BIANCHI, Donner sens au temps, Les grandes fêtes chrétiennes. pp. 105-108. Bayard, 2004

LECTURES DU JOUR 1ère Lecture — Alors vous serez mes témoins à Jérusalem, dans toute la Judée et la Samarie, et jusqu’aux extrémités de la terre. (Ac 1, 1-11)Psaume — Dieu monte parmi l’acclamation, le Seigneur aux éclats du cor. (Ps 46, 2-3, 6-7, 8-9)2ème Lecture — Que le Père dans sa gloire, vous donne un esprit de sagesse pour le découvrir et le connaître vraiment. (Ep 1, 17-23)Evangile — Allez donc ! De toutes les nations faites des disciples, baptisez-les et apprenez-leur à garder tous les commandements que je vous ai donnés. (Mt 28, 16-20)

Groupe Charismatique Amour, Sagesse et Paix

Vandredi 29-Dimanch 31 OutYon bèl retrèt avèk Pè Firto Regis nan yon anviwònman k ap ede nou pase yon

moman espesyal ak Bondye. Dat la ap pwoche, enskripsyon yo pral fèmen. Tanpri pa manke opòtinite sa a pou nou pase yon wikenn nan Sant Espirityel Morningstar

pou nou kap rafrechi nou.

Plas yo limite... pa tann pi lontan... Nou dwe enskri e bay premye peman an avan Dimanche 1er Juin kap vini an pou rezève plas nou. Chanm, twa (3) repa pa jou, seyans fòmasyon, materyèl, etc... tout

enkli nan pri retrèt la ki se $220

Retrèt Anyèl

Kontakte Martine Alcena nan 954-665-6194 Monique Onélien nan 954-602-5424

Eliane Orlando nan 954-367-7841pou anregistre jodia, oswa pase ranpli yon fòm nan presbytè a.

LECTURAS DE HOYPrimera lectura — Este Jesús que les han llevado volverá de la misma manera (Hechos 1:1-11).Salmo — Entre voces de júbilo y trompetas, Dios el Señor asciende hasta su trono (Salmo 47 [46]).Segunda lectura — Dios sentó a Jesús a su derecha en el reino de los cielos (Efesios 1:17-23).Evangelio —Vayan, pues, y enseñen a todas las naciones (Mateo 28:16-20).

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANALunes: Hch 19:1-8; Sal 68 (67):2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33

Martes: Hch 20:17-27; Sal 68 (67):10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a

Miércoles: Hch 20:28-38; Sal 68 (67):29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19

Jueves: Hch 22:30; 23:6-11; Sal 16 (15):1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26

Viernes: Hch 25:13b-21; Sal 103 (102):1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19

Sábado: Hch 28:16-20, 30-31; Sal 11 (10):4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25

Domingo: Hch 2:1-11; Sal 104 (103):1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13;

Jn 20:19-23

1o de junio de 2014 - La Ascensión del Señor - Año A

MISIÓN DESDE LA MONTAÑAMateo es el único de los evangelistas que no habla

explícitamente de la partida de Jesús de entre sus seguidores. Marcos y Lucas recuentan la Ascensión, cada uno a su manera; y Juan constantemente pone en boca de Jesús las palabras sobre la necesidad de que él parta para que el Paráclito regrese. Mateo sitúa la escena final de Jesús en la tierra en la cima de una colina en Galilea (no en las afueras de Jerusalén como lo hace Lucas). Esta es la región donde su misión se originó y en todo su Evangelio la cima de la montaña ha sido el lugar desde donde Jesús enseña a sus seguidores. (Estamos familiarizados con el “Sermón de la Montaña” de san Mateo.) Y aquí Jesús hace eco a los temas de la Ascensión que escuchamos de los otros evangelistas: Es ese Jesús, resucitado y glorificado, lleno del poder que le viene del Padre quien nos envía; es el mismo Jesús quien nos da la misión de bautizar, sanar, enseñar y proclamar la Buena Nueva de la salvación; es el mismo Jesús quien estará siempre con nosotros si continuamos siendo su presencia viva en el mundo.

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Este Jesús que les han llevado...

...volverá de la misma

manera (Hechos 1:1-11).