St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish Roman Catholic Church

AN OASIS OF FAITH AT THE GATEWAY TO THE SHORE “All the strength of sAtAn’s reign is due to lukewArm CAtholiCs.” St. PiusX

1421 New Road, Northfield, NJ Phone: 609-646-5611 ~ Fax: 609-484-8345

Religious Education: 609-484-0249 www.stgiannanorthfieldnj.org ~ bulletinstgianna@comcast.net

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Why Should I Join the Choir?

I recently read an article that stated “Join a choir, science shows it’ll make you feel better.”

Almighty God calls us to use the many gifts He has given us, and if we are going to please Him, we must respond to His call.

There are many different ministries in the Church, St. Paul tells us. Remember what Our Lord said about our talents. He was so pleased with the first 2 men who invested their talents and produced a hundredfold. However, with the man who refused invest his talents Christ was most displeased!

Of course, not everyone has the talent to sing, but most of us can sing. Oh, we may not sound like a star on Broadway, or at the Metropolitan Opera House, but we can sing the musical scale and remain on pitch.

So, we are looking to augment our Parish choir. We are looking for sing-ers to glorify and praise God and I know there are plenty of people that can sing right here in our own Parish. I HAVE HEARD THEM!

In addition to enhance our Sunday 11 am Mass, the choir helps to make our big Feasts even more beautiful; Christmas, Holy Week, Easter, vari-ous special celebrations like 40 Hours, etc.

It’s all up to you! Why not make a difference in your life?

In addition to pleasing God and helping our Congregation to sing, there are many other benefits.

Scientists tell us that music is awash with neurochemical rewards for working up the courage to sing, that “rush” or “singer’s high” comes in part as a surge of endorphins, which at the same time alleviates pain. Music lowers CORTISOL, a chemical that signals levels of stress. Music also, re-leases SEROTONIN, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of euphoria and contentment.

One week at rehearsal one of our choir members told me “Father, every time when I come to re-hearsal I feel dead tired and I don’t think I’ll make it to 8:30 pm. But then something magical hap-pens and I feel revived…it happens every time.”

Studies have shown that singing in a choir releases OXYTOCIN, a chemical that manages anxiety and stress and enhances feelings of bonding and trust. Singing for God might be our most perfect drug, the ultimate mood regulator, lowering rates of anxiety, depression, and loneliness while at the same time amplifying happiness and joy with no discernable, unpleasant side effects.

In addition to all of those good effects of joining the choir you will be gaining great merit from God in Heaven because you DO IT FOR HIM AND HIS GREATEST HONOR AND GLORY.

Please, please join us for our first choir rehearsal with Dr. Michael Phelps in Church on Tuesday, September 3rd at 6:30 PM.

May God reward you,

Fr. Anthony

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BIG BUCKS RAFFLE 2019 IS UNDeR WAY

PARISH FAMILY, YOUR PARTICIPATION IS VITAL!!

That’s right. We need to sell 1000 raffle tickets and in order to do it we need your help and participation. The prizes are great! But you need to purchase a ticket to win! (of course, you may pur-chase more than one ticket, if you wish).

BIG BUCKS RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE AFTER

THE WEEKEND MASSES

OR AT THE PARISH OFFICE

during office Hours

DRAWING

Saturday, October 26, 2019

6 PM Parish Hall

If you would like to give us a hand sell-ing raffle tickets, please call the Parish office (609) 646-5611. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

ST. GIANNA PARISH SERVED BY Rev. Anthony J. Manuppella, Pastor

Rev. John Seo, Parochial Vicar Mr. George Del Rossi, Deacon

LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION Christy Wimberg, DRE

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Claudia A. Costa, Parish Secretary

Anne Hyatt, Bookkeeper

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Dr. Michael Phelps

ST. GIANNA PROGRAM FOR CATHOLIC LIVING

Mass Schedule Saturday Evening: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM (English) 12:30 PM: Traditional Latin Mass

2:00 PM Mass (Spanish)

Weekdays: Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM

Friday 7:00 PM (Spanish)

Holy Days Vigil: 7:00 PM

Feast Day: 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon 7:00 PM (Bilingual)

CONFESSIONS Saturdays: 3:15—4:30 PM

To make an appointment for any other time please call the Parish office.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday, 9 AM—4 PM

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THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TODAY!!

ALTAR FLOWERS

I f you wish to donate Altar flowers for a special intention or in

memory of a loved one, you may do so by calling the Parish office. Your flowers will beautifully decorate the Sanctuary for the entire week, and at the same time your donation will

defray the cost of flowers for the Al-tar. The name of the person being remembered and the donor’s name will be posted in the Parish bulletin.

Saint Gianna’s

Extraordinary

Ministers of

Holy Com-

munion are

readily availa-

ble to bring

Communion

to the homes

of the sick on

a schedule

agreeable to

the sick per-

son. If you or

someone that

you know is a

shut-in and

would like to

receive the

sacraments,

please let us

know by con-

tacting the

Parish office.

I f you are not receiving enve-

lopes or regular mailings from

us and you usually join us for

worship, please register! You are

important to us and hopefully we are

to you. Let us know who you are.

Registration forms can be taken

from the racks at the Church

doors. Registration in the Parish

facilitates access to the Religious

Education Program and other

Parish ministries. Also, it enables

the Parish to provide Certificates

of Eligibility to serve as Sponsors

at Baptism and Confirmation.

Baptisms

B aptisms are celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 11:30 AM. Please call the Parish

office to make the necessary arrangements two months prior to the Baptism date. Parents are expected to attend a Pre-Jordan Baptism class which is to be held on the Third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM. in the Parish Hall. Both Parents are expected to attend the brief class (approximately 45 minutes).

Next Baptismal Classes: September 17th, October 15th

PARENTS, PLEASE NOTE: Be aware of the following qualifications before you ask someone to be the Godparent of your child. According to Canon Law the Godparent… Must be at least 16 years of age If the sponsor is married must be married in

accord with the laws of the Catholic Church Must have received all the Sacraments of Initia-

tion (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion)

Be a practicing Catholic; i.e., attend Mass regularly on Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation and receive the Sacraments of the Church regularly

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesi-tate to call the Parish office (646-5611).

Sacrament of Marriage

C ouples planning to marry at St. Gianna are ex-pected to contact the Priest to arrange a date and

time FIRST. Second, they must attend the Pre-Cana conferences as mandated by the Most Reverend Bishop.

The period of preparation for marriage is a minimum of six months to ensure completion of all arrangements before the wedding day. Please contact the Parish office for more information.

For information regarding PRE-CANA please contact

OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS ((609) 287-9205 or (609) 827-2127) located at 35 E. MECHANIC STREET, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ 08210

REQUESTS FOR ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATES

T he role of a sponsor is primarily a Spiritual role to model a Christian life for the child. Therefore, anyone request-

ing a certificate must be a registered, participating member of St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish, a practicing Catho-

lic in good standing (not living in violation of the Church laws), at least 16 years of age and have received the sacra-

ments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). Please call the Parish office to make an appointment.

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THE LORD’S REAL PRESENCE

W e are fortunate enough to worship in a Church in which the Body of Christ is reserved. It is right to acknowledge the Lord’s Real Presence with a brief act of worship on entering

or leaving the Church and every time passing by the Sanctuary. Normally, a genuflection in the direction of the place of Reservation is enough. One who is physically unable to genuflect may substitute a profound bow at the waist.

If You CANNOT Be on Time, Then Be EARLY.

Making Time For Prayer Strengthens Our Connection with God

P lease make every effort to arrive on time for the start of Holy Mass, which begins with

the Sign of the Cross and ends with the dismissal, “Go in Peace.” It is the Lord we in-

sult when we do not give Him our time. He is never too busy to be with us!

CATHOLICISM 101 CLASSES RESUME ON SEPTEMBER 16th

7:00PM - PARISH HALL EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

TRADITIONAL

LATIN MASS

SUNDAYS 12:30 PM

PARISH CHURCH

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SODALITY OF ST. GIANNA FIRST MEETING SEPTEMBER 3rd

7:00PM - PARISH HALL EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

SENIORS FIRST MEETING SEPTEMBER 11th

1:00PM - PARISH HALL EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!

W e have been blessed again! As summer draws to a conclusion we

would like to express our gratitude to the faithful members of our

Parish Community, summer and year-round Parishioners, visitors and

friends who collaborated with us and were so generous to our Parish.

A hearty “thank you” is extended to all who have participated and volun-

teered their time, efforts and talents helping in the many Ministries of the

Parish. It was indeed, a great summer.

Whatever your winter destination many be, we wish you a safe and pleas-

ant travel back home. May God be with you and keep you in His loving care!

L ooking for a place to get good coffee, delicious doughnuts, friendly hospitality and warm

fellowship after Mass? Well, our Parish will host “Coffee and Doughnuts,” in the Gathering

Area of the church, after all Masses on Sunday, September 8th. Please bring your family and

join us. Everyone is welcome!!

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SPONSOR

OF THE WEEK

CAN YOU HELP?

A s you know all of the materials in our Catechesis of the

Good Shepherd space called an atrium are hand made.

We are looking for some help in making some new materials.

Do you SEW? Do you do ARTS & CRAFTS, PAINTING, etc.?

There are many jobs—big & small—that you could contribute to

our community.

W e are also looking for volunteers, from teens to seniors, who would like to serve in the Atrium as aides. Clas-

ses are once a week for 90 minutes. To observe the children in their work is a privilege and a joy. Training will take place in August and will only require a few hours of your time. If you have the time or talent and want to make an impact on the Religious Education of our children please contact Vici at 609-646-0806 or Christy 609-484-0249 for more information.

We would like

to thank

KNIGHTS OF

COLUMBUS

INSURANCE

DEREK BROWN

FIELD AGENT

For advertising in our

weekly Bulletin

Father’s Quick Quote:

“The person who says something is

IMPOSSIBLE should not

interrupt the person who is DOING IT.”

Chinese Proverb

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES PROGRAM 2019-2020

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

The Traditional Classroom learning of Religious Education is offered in our Par-

ish on Mondays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for Grades 2nd

through 6th.

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Level I for ages 3-6, Level II for ages 6-9. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a distinct approach to Catechesis, through which the youngest children build deep, lifelong relationships with Christ and His Church. Based on the Montesso-ri approach to engage children as young as 3 years old, the children use hands-on materials, based on Sacred Scripture and the Liturgy.

ST. GIANNA PRAYER NET-ST. GIANNA PRAYER NET-

WORK PRAYWORK PRAY--ERSERS

T here are over 40 peo-ple who have volun-

teered and are available to pray for anyone with a special need. Just call ONE of the numbers listed below to activate the St. Gianna Prayer Network, and you will be remembered in prayer for 30 days.

609-646-0806 or 609-646-7472 (English)

609-800-3513

or 609– 470-2092 (Spanish)

HELP FOR THOSE IN NEED

A s you know, our Parish regularly hosts food col-

lections (1st weekend of the month) to benefit

local food pantries. However, quite often people come

to us in need of immediate assistance to purchase food

and, in those cases, our Parish will provide them with

Gift Cards. We thank you for helping us to help oth-

ers. If you are looking for a way to share your blessings, we encourage you to

purchase a Gift Card (ShopRite, ACME, Walmart, etc.), in the denomination of

your choice, place it in an envelope, and return it to the Parish office either via

collection basket or by bringing it to the Parish office on you way by. Your con-

tribution to this effort will be greatly appreciated.

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R.C.I.A. BEGINS SOON!

O n October 24, 2019

we will begin In-

structional Classes for

anyone who is interested

in becoming Catholic and

also, any adult Baptized

Catholic who has not yet

made Confirmation, re-

ceived Holy Communion or First Penance. Please

spread the word about our RCIA Program to your

non-Catholic friends and those who are Baptized

but have not received the Sacraments. If you wish

you can take the classes as a Refresher Course. It’s a

great opportunity to grow in faith! Classes begin on

Thursday, October 24, 2019. Our Pastor, Fr. Antho-

ny Manuppella will be teaching the RCIA classes.

Classes will take place on Thursdays. Those who

are interested, please fill out the form below and

return it to the Parish office or drop it in the Collec-

tion basket.

R.C.I.A. 2019-2020

Name

________________________________________

Address

__________________________________________

Home Phone __________________________________________

Cell Phone __________________________________________

I am a non-Catholic ( )

I am a baptized Catholic , but need the follow-ing Sacraments:

Holy Eucharist ( ) Confirmation ( )

I would like to take the class as a Refresher Course ( )

Collection Report August 24-25, 2019

1st Collection: $10,249 Parish Expenses: $ 1,505

$ 11,754

T hank you for your generosity in building up

God’s Kingdom here in our Parish!

EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Doors Open at 8:30AM

Parish Hall (Behind the Church) $1,000 in prize money

Instant winners & Progressive Jackpots. Also, coffee,

bagels, donuts and lots of fun. Come and join us!

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministers are members of our Congregation

who listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional

and spiritual support to people who are facing a cri-

sis or going through tough times. Ministers are

trained to provide confidential, free, and compas-

sionate care. To learn how you can receive or refer

someone for care, call Marti Rea at 609-576-3797.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA

EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT

BENEDICTION EVERY WEDNESDAY—7:00 PM -

PARISH CHURCH

HOLY HOUR FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT

BENEDICTION PARISH CHURCH, 7:00 PM

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AUGUST 31— SEPTEMBER 6

The SANCTUARY LAMP (above the Main Altar)

Will Burn in Loving Memory of

JOHN N. CHRISTIAN Requested by

MICHAEL & WANDA CHRISTIAN

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31

8:30AM Living & Deceased Members of the

Parish

4:30PM Eleanor Gibala r/b John Ranelli

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

8:00AM Vincent Giannantonio r/b Nancy & Ken Norton

9:30AM Margaret Craner r/b George & Christina

Marshall

11:00AM Kris A. Blauvelt r/b CJ & Gwen Coyle

Vincent Giannatonio r/b Terri Courtney

Jay Collins r/b Frank & Pat Cody

Elba Santana r/b Marlene Rodriguez

12:30 PM Traditional Latin Mass

2:00 PM Juan Espinal r/b Jose, Rosita & Family

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

8:30 AM Richard Rood & Evelyn Rood r/b The

Jordal Family

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

8:30 AM Carol Ann Lang r/b Raymond Sands

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

8:30 AM Mass in Thanksgiving r/b Joan & Pete

Ratzlaff

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

8:30 AM Living & Deceased Members of the

Parish

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

8:30 AM 7:00 PM

Nellie Angelone r/b Carol Ann Lang Mass in Spanish

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

8:30 AM

4:30 PM

Matias & Teresita Rojos r/b The Family

Rose Pessolano r/b Anthony & Ann

Marinaccio

SANCTUARY LAMP

T o request that the Sanctuary lamp (above the Altar) burn for your intentions or in memory of

a loved one, please complete the form below and return it to the Parish office. Your request for the Sanctuary Lamp will be sequentially (on a first-

come, first-served basis) assigned and will be AN-NOUNCED and PUBLISHED in the Parish bulletin.

SANCTUARY LAMP REQUEST

Sanctuary Lamp in Memory of

_________________________________________

Requested by:

_________________________________________

Phone #: ______________________________

Donation ($20) Cash Enclosed: ____ Check #: _____

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SEPTEMBER 23rd

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES

BEGIN

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TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WEEKEND READINGS

FIRST READING A READING FROM THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET SIRACH (3:17-18, 20, 28-29)

M y child, conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be loved more than a giver of

gifts. Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with God.

What is too sublime for you, seek not, into things beyond your strength search not. The mind of a

sage appreciates proverbs, and an attentive ear is the joy of the wise. Water quenches a flaming fire,

and alms atone for sins. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:

R. God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor

The just rejoice and exult before God; they are glad and rejoice. Sing to God, chant praise to his name; whose name is the LORD. R. God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor

The father of orphans and the defender of widows is God in his holy dwelling. God gives a home to the forsaken; he leads forth prisoners to prosperity.

R. God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor

A bountiful rain you showered down, O God, upon your inheritance; you restored the land when it languished; your flock settled in it;

in your goodness, O God, you provided it for the needy. R. God, in your goodness, you have made a home for the poor

SECOND READING

A READING FROM THE LETTER OF ST. PAUL TO THE HEBREWS (12: 18-19, 22-24a)

B rothers and sisters: You have not approached that which could be touched and a blazing fire

and gloomy darkness and storm and a trumpet blast and a voice speaking words such that

those who heard begged that no message be further addressed to them. No, you have approached

Mount Zion and the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and countless angels in festal

gathering, and the assembly of the firstborn enrolled in heaven, and God the judge of all, and the

spirits of the just made perfect, and Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and the sprinkled blood

that speaks more eloquently than that of Abel. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

R. Alleluia, alleluia. Take my yoke upon you, says the Lord, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

A warm welcome is extended to all who have come to the Faith Com-

munity of St. Gianna to join us in worship and praise of Almighty

God. We are grateful to our faithful Parishioners who come every weekend

and we welcome all of our neighbors and guests who visit us occasionally.

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GOSPEL READING A READING FROM THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO LUKE (14: 1, 7-14)

On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the home of one of the leading Pharisees, and the people there

were observing him carefully. He told a parable to those who had been invited, noticing how they

were choosing the places of honor at the table. "When you are invited by someone to a wedding

banquet, do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may

have been invited by him, and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, 'Give

your place to this man,' and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place.

Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he

may say, 'My friend, move up to a higher position.' Then you will enjoy the esteem of your compan-

ions at the table. For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles him-

self will be exalted." Then he said to the host who invited him, "When you hold a lunch or a dinner,

do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your wealthy neighbors, in case they

may invite you back and you have repayment. Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor,

the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.

For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ALL SAINTS COUNCIL #6277

BRUCE JACKSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOLF TOURNAMENT

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019 MCCULLOUGH’S EMERALD GOLF LINKS

We are collecting new unwanted/

unused items for raffle prizes

(candles, purses/wallets, mugs,

wine glasses, sports items, etc.).

Please bring your donations to the

Parish office. If you have any

questions please call Jerry Matilla

(609) 470-0256.

An engineer dies and reports to the Pearly Gates. Saint Peter checks his dossier and not seeing his name there, accidentally sends him to Hell. It doesn't take long before the engineer becomes ra-ther dissatisfied with the level of comfort in Hell. He soon begins to design and build improvements. Shortly thereafter, Hell has air conditioning, flush toilets and escalators. Needless to say, the engineer is a pretty popular guy. One day, God calls Satan and says: "So, how are things in Hell?" Satan re-plies: "Hey, things are going great. We've got air conditioning, flush toilets, and escalators. And there's no telling what this engineer is going to come up with next." "What!" God exclaims: "You've got an engineer? That's a mistake - he should never have been sent to Hell. Send him to me." "Not a chance," Satan replies: "I like having an engineer on the staff, and I'm keeping him!" God insists: "Send him back or I'll sue." Satan laughs uproariously and answers: "Yeah, right. And where are you going to get a lawyer?

T he Legion of Mary (Latin: Legio Mariae) is an international association of members of the Ro-

man Catholic Church who serve it on a voluntary basis. It was founded in Dublin, as a Roman Catho-lic Marian Movement by the layman and civil serv-ant Frank Duff.

AUGUST 31– SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 ST. GIANNA LEGION OF MARY

WILL BE SELLING FRANK DUFF BOOK IN THE GATHERING AREA OF THE CHURCH

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CANTAR PARA DIOS

¿Por qué debería unirme al coro? Hace poco leí un artículo que decía: "Unirse a un coro, la ciencia muestra que te hará sentir mejor". Dios Todopoderoso nos llama a usar los muchos dones que nos ha dado,

y si vamos a complacerlo, debemos responder a Su llamada. Hay muchos ministerios diferentes en la Iglesia, nos dice San Pablo. Recuerden lo que nuestro Señor dijo acerca de nuestros talentos. Jesucristo estaba muy complacido con los primeros 2 hombres que invirtieron sus talentos y produ-jeron cien veces más. Sin embargo, con el hombre que se negó a invertir sus talentos Cristo estaba muy disgustado. Por supuesto, no todo el mundo tiene el talento para cantar, pero la ma-yoría de nosotros podemos cantar. Puede que no sonemos como una es-trella en Broadway, o una casa de Opera, pero podemos cantar y perma-necer en el tono. Estamos buscando aumentar nuestro coro parroquial. Estamos buscando cantantes para glorificar y alabar a Dios y sé que hay mucha gente que puede cantar aquí mismo en nuestra propia Parroquia. ¡Los he escuchado! Además de mejorar nuestra misa del domingo 11 am, el coro ayuda a ha-cer nuestras festividades aún más bellas; Navidad, Semana Santa, Pascua, varias celebraciones especiales como 40 Horas, etc. ¡Todo depende de ti! ¿Por qué no hacer una diferencia en tu vida? Además de complacer a Dios y ayudar a nuestra Congregación a cantar, hay muchos otros benefi-cios. Los estudios han demostrado que cantar en un coro libera OXYTOCIN, un químico que maneja la ansiedad y el estrés y aumenta los sentimientos de vinculación y confianza. Cantar para Dios po-dría ser nuestra droga más perfecta, el regulador del estado de ánimo final, bajar las tasas de ansie-dad, depresión, y la soledad, mientras que al mismo tiempo amplificar la felicidad y la alegría sin efectos secundarios discernibles y desagradables. Además de todos esos buenos efectos de unirse al coro usted ganará gran mérito de Dios en el cielo porque lo hace para él y su más grande honor y gloria. Por favor, únase a nosotros para nuestro primer ensayo del coro con el Dr. Michael Phelps en la Iglesia el martes 3 de septiembre a las 6:30 PM. Que Dios te recompense, Padre Anthony

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XXII DOMINGO EN TIEMPO ORDINARIO

PRIMERA LECTURA DEL LIBRO DEL PROFETA ISAIAS (66:18-21) Hijo mío, en tus asuntos procede con humildad y te amarán más que al hombre dadivoso. Hazte tanto más pequeño cuanto más grande seas y hallarás gracia ante el Señor, porque sólo él es podero-so y sólo los humildes le dan gloria. No hay remedio para el hombre orgulloso, porque ya está arrai-gado en la maldad. El hombre prudente medita en su corazón las sentencias de los otros, y su gran anhelo es saber escuchar. Palabra de Dios. Te alabamos Señor.

SALMO RESPONSORIAL: R. Dios da libertad y riqueza a los cautivos

Ante el Señor, su Dios, gocen los justos, salten de alegría. Entonen alabanzas a su nombre. En honor del Señor toquen la cítara.

R. Dios da libertad y riqueza a los cautivos

Porque el Señor, desde su templo santo, a huérfanos y viudas da su auxilio: él fue quien dio a los desvalidos casa, libertad y riqueza a los cautivos.

R. Dios da libertad y riqueza a los cautivos

A tu pueblo extenuado diste fuerzas, nos colmaste, Señor, de tus favores y habitó tu rebaño en esta tierra, que tu amor preparó para los pobres.

R. Dios da libertad y riqueza a los cautivos

SEGUNDA LECTURA APOSTOL SAN PABLO A LOS HEBREOS (12: 5-7, 11-13) Hermanos: Cuando ustedes se acercaron a Dios, no encontraron nada material, como en el Sinaí: ni fuego ardiente, ni obscuridad, ni tinieblas, ni huracán, ni estruendo de trompetas, ni palabras pro-nunciadas por aquella voz que los israelitas no querían volver a oír nunca. Ustedes, en cambio, se han acercado a Sión, el monte y la ciudad del Dios viviente, a la Jerusalén celestial, a la reunión festi-va de miles y miles de ángeles, a la asamblea de los primogénitos, cuyos nombres están escritos en el cielo. Se han acercado a Dios, que es el juez de todos los hombres, y a los espíritus de los justos que alcanzaron la perfección. Se han acercado a Jesús, el mediador de la nueva alianza. Palabra de Dios. Te alabamos Señor.

R. Aleluya, aleluya. Tomen mi yugo sobre ustedes, dice el Señor, y aprendan de mí,

que soy manso y humilde de corazón. R. Aleluya

LECTURA DEL SANTO EVANGELIO SEGUN SAN LUCAS (13: 22-30) Un sábado, Jesús fue a comer en casa de uno de los jefes de los fariseos, y éstos estaban espiándolo. Mirando cómo los convidados escogían los primeros lugares, les dijo esta parábola: “Cuando te inviten a un banquete de bodas, no te sientes en el lugar principal, no sea que haya al-gún otro invitado más importante que tú, y el que los invitó a los dos venga a decirte: ‘Déjale el lu-gar a éste’, y tengas que ir a ocupar, lleno de vergüenza, el último asiento. Por el contrario, cuando te inviten, ocupa el último lugar, para que, cuando venga el que te invitó, te diga: ‘Amigo, acércate a la cabecera’. Entonces te verás honrado en presencia de todos los convidados. Porque el que se en-grandece a sí mismo, será humillado; y el que se humilla, será engrandecido”. Luego dijo al que lo había invitado: “Cuando des una comida o una cena, no invites a tus amigos, ni a tus hermanos, ni a tus parientes, ni a los vecinos ricos; porque puede ser que ellos te inviten a su vez, y con eso queda-rías recompensado. Al contrario, cuando des un banquete, invita a los pobres, a los lisiados, a los cojos y a los ciegos; y así serás dichoso, porque ellos no tienen con qué pagarte; pero ya se te pagará, cuando resuciten los justos”. Palabra de Dios. Gloria a Ti Señor.

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CORONILLA A LA PRECIOSÍSIMA SANGRE

DE NUESTRO SEÑOR JESUCRISTO TODOS LOS JUEVES A LAS 6:00 PM

EN LA IGLESIA PARROQUIAL

Todos estan invitados a rezar la Coronilla a la Preciosísima San-gre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo que ofreceremos por la Paz del mundo, las necesidades de nuestra Parroquia y nuestros Sacerdotes.

CELEBRACIÓN DIOCESANA HISPANA

Creando una Cultura de Encuentro

DOMINGO, OCTUBRE 6, 2019

PARROQUIA DIVINA MISERICORDIA

23 W. CHESTNUT AVENUE, VINELAND, NJ 08360

Todas aquellas personas interesadas en participar en esta importante celebración comuníquense

con Myrna Tavarez al finalizar la Misa.

RENOVACIÓN CARISMÁTICA CATOLICA

X CONGRESO DIOCESANO

SABADO 2 DE NOVIEMBRE, 2019

PARROQUIA DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA

23 W. CHESTNUT AVE., VINELAND, NJ 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM—PREDICADOR: PA-

DRE RONAL PULIDO

Predicaciones, oraciones de interesion,

adoracion al Santid=simo y Eucaristia.

Informacion: 954-439-8692 o 856-696-

58/rcccamdien@gmail.com

MOVIMIENTO DE RETIROS JUAN XXIII

DIÓCESIS DE CAMDEN

Invita a los hombres mayoures de 18 años a disfrutar un fin de semana con Cristo para vivir un encuentro de

fe, amor y paz. El retiro de comineza el viernes 28 de septiembre a las 6 pm y termina con una clauseura el

domingo 30 a las 4 pm. Casa de Retiros San Francis, 2825 Concord Ave., Camden, NJ 08105. Costo $70. Para

más información comunicarse con Julio Diaz (856) 952-3026, Luz Cruz (609)670-3244.

L a inscripción para las clases de Religion Religiosas para el año (2019-2020) estan por concluir. Por favor los padres interesados visiten la

oficina de Religión Educativa ubicada en el Salón Grande los Lunes de

9:30 AM-12:30 PM y los Martes de 9:30 AM-12:30PM. Si los niños se regis-tran por primera vez recuerden que deben presentar el certificado de bau-

tismo. Si vienen de otra escuela deben presentar una carta de la escuela de donde vienen. Para más información llamar a la oficina de Religión educativa 609-484-0249.

Rito De Iniciación Cristiana De Adultos

E l Programa de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos es para personas no-bautizadas o bautizadas no-católicas que desean instruirse acerca de la Iglesia Católica. Este programa es también para

aquellos adultos católicos que fueron bautizados pero que no completaron los sacramentos de ini-ciación: Eucaristía, Reconciliación y Confirmación. Si usted desea recibir información o inscribirse por favor comuníquese con la oficina parroquial

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L os Bautismos se celebran

los Primeros y Terceros

Sábados de cada mes a las

11:30 AM. Por favor llame a

la Oficina Parroquial para

hacer los arreglos administra-

tivos necesarios. La Clase de

Preparación Bautismal para los Padres y los Pa-

drinos es obligatoria y se dicta el Tercer Viernes

de cada mes inmediatamente después de la Misa en

la Iglesia.

Nuestra Parroquia celebra

Hora Santa

El Primer Miércoles del Mes

7 p.m., Iglesia Parroquial

Te esperamos!!

CLASES DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA COMIENZAN EL

23 DE SEPTIEMBRE Padres: Si tienen alguna inquietude o pregunta

Comunicarse con la oficina de Religion Educa-

tiva para ultimar los detalles antes del comien-

zo de las clases.

¡GRAN RIFA!

Los tickets la rifa de nuestra Parroquia

ya están a la venta. El costo es de $50 y

más de una familia puede comprar un

ticket, es decir los $50 se pueden dividir

entre 4, 5 o más familias.

Los premios son dinero en efectivo y se

pueden dividir sin ningun problema.

Esta rifa tiene como objeto recaudar fon-

dos para nuestra iglesia y para que esta

rifa sea exitosa necesitamos de la partici-

pación de todos los feligreses.

Los boletos de la rifa se pueden obtener

en la oficina parroquial de lunes a jues-

ves de 9 am a 4 pm.

S i usted visita semanalmente St. Giana y aún no se ha registrado formalmente en la

parroquia por favor hágalo. Usted y su familia son importantes para nosotros y esperamos que nosotros lo seamos para usted. Las planil-las de registración están ubicadas al costado de las puertas de la iglesia. El proceso de registra-ción es simple, confidencial y muy importante para la administración de nuestra iglesia y para servir mejor a nuestra comunidad. Para más información comuníquese con la oficina par-roquial (609)646-5611.

Q uisiéramos ex-

presar nuestro

agradecimiento a

todos los que parti-

ciparon en el even-

to que se llevo a cabo en nuestra parroquia el

pasado domingo. Especialmente a todos los vo-

luntarios que donaron su tiempo para ayudar y

a todas aquellas personas que donaron ensala-

das y pasteles al Chicken BBQ.

También a todos los que concurrieron e hicie-

ron que todo sea un éxito. Sin la colaboración y

la participación de todos ustedes no hubiése-

mos podido lograrlo.

Tomar parte en estas actividades o formar parte

de los grupos parroquiales nos da la posibilidad

de conocernos y entablar amistades nuevas que

apoyen y fomenten la manera de vivir nuestra

fe. El hacerlo, trae alegría a la comunidad y col-

ma de bendiciones nuestras vidas y nuestra co-

munidad. Gracias!!