Saint John the Evangelist-Saint Rocco Roman Catholic Parish

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1 Saint John the Evangelist-Saint Rocco Roman Catholic Parish Parish Office st Street Brooklyn, New York Phone: Fax: Website: Office Hours Thursday 4:00pm - 6:00pm Friday 9:00am-2:30pm Rev. Kenneth J. Grande, Pastor Rev. Angel Luis Medrano - Matos, C. M. Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass English 5:30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Sunday Masses English 8:45 a.m. St. John the Evangelist Spanish 10:00 a.m. St. John the Evangelist English 11:45 a.m. St. Rocco (27th Street, between 4th and 5th Avenues) Mon.-Fri. Masses English 8:30 a.m. St. John the Evangelist Friday Mass Spanish 7:30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Confessions/Confesiónes Saturdays 4:30pm - 5:00pm Sábado a las 4:30pm - 5:00pm No matter who you are, or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here. No importa quién eres, o donde está usted en el viaje de la vida, usted es bienvenido aquí.

2 Mass Intentions Saturday February 24 5:30pm Anthony Caruso Requested by James Yazzo The Well Being of Juan Carlos Carril Requested by Vincent Calascione Sunday February 25 8:45am Julia Monaco Requested by Tony Monaco 10:00am Victor Navaez Requested by Aida & Jose Mercado The Well Being of Juan Carlos Carril Requested by Vincent Calascione 11:45am All Members of Our Parish Family Monday February 26 8:30am The Well Being of Juan Carlos Carril Tuesday February 27 8:30am Increase in Vocation to the Priesthood Wednesday February 28 8:30am All the Children of our Parish Thursday March 1 8:30am Dennis Shearin Requested by Catherine Shearinand Family Friday March 2 8:30am All Enrolled in Our Purgatorial Society 7:30pm Todos Los Miembros de la Parroquia Saturday March 3 5:30pm Calogero LoBue Requested by Lo Bue Please pray for the homebound, the elderly, those who are alone, the sick and especially for the sick of our parish: Liza & Lisette Ferreiro, Amanda Lara, Ramon Gonzalez, Victoria Dubitsky, Alfredo Rivas, Joe Rutyna, Peggy Kelly, Ana & Estela Polanco, Dolly DiBrienza, Jeanette DePinto, Genobeva Nieves, Juan Carlos Carril, Gladys Alarcon, Brigida Rios, Alexis Cadreau & Austin DePalma The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in prayer for the well being of Juan Carlos Carril. The Altar Candles will be lit this week in prayer for the well being of Juan Carlos Carril. The Sanctuary Lamp will remain lit this week in prayer for the well being of Juan Carlos Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy 241 Prospect West, Brooklyn, NY Phone: Website: Confessions/Confesiónes: Saturdays 4:30pm - 5:00pm Sábado a las 4:30pm - 5:00pm Baptisms/Bautismos Please call the parish office for more information. Por favor, llame la oficina de la Parroquia por más información. Weddings: Scheduling of the ceremony is to be done at least 6 months in advance (and prior to all other arrangements being made). Please call the parish office to arrange an appointment. Please log on to for complete information about marriage preparation in the Diocese. Bodas: Favor fijar la fecha de la ceremonia en la Iglesia por lo menos 6 meses antes de la boda (y antes de los otros arreglos). Llame a la rectoria para una cita. Favor de usar el Internet en para información completa para la preparación de matrimonio en la diócesis. Mass Intentions The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the greatest and most perfect prayer we can offer because it is the prayer of Jesus Christ to the Father. The Mass is the most beautiful gift we can give to others. Masses may be offered not only for the deceased, but also for the sick, in thanksgiving for favors received, birthdays, anniversaries, and for any special intention you may have. The donation for each Mass is $ Come to the parish office on 21 st Street to reserve your Masses. Intenciones De Las Misas El Santo Sacrificio de la Misa es la oración más grande y más perfecto que podemos ofrecer, porque es la oración de Jesucristo al Padre. La Misa es el don más hermoso que podemos dar a los demás. Las Misas se pueden ofrecer no sólo por los difuntos, sino también por lose enfermos, en acción de gracias por los favores recibidos, cumpleaños, aniversarios, y por cualquier intención especial. La donación por cada Misa es de $ Pasar por la oficina de la parroquia (calle de 21 st ) para reservar sus Misas. Memorial Candles: The memorial candles that burn for one year were up on December 31st. If you would like to reserve a candle for the year 2018, the donation is still the same - $ for the entire year. You can make these arrangements at the rectory anytime during office hours. Velas Memorables: Las velas memorables las cuales están encendidas por todo el año se terminará el 31 de Diciembre. Si ud. desea reservar alguna vela por el año 2018, la donación es igual como el año pasado $ por el año entero. Ud. puede hacer estos arreglos en la oficina de la rectoria durante horas de oficina. Dr. Vincent Adamo office is located at 446 Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn and is phone number is You can find more info at or

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4 Sharing the Gospel Peter, James, and John saw Jesus with dazzling white light shining from all parts of his clothes. They saw Moses and Elijah talking with him. Jesus asked the apostles not to tell anyone yet. They wanted to tell very much. This secret was hard for them to keep. After Jesus was raised from the dead, they told everyone they knew. Jesus can make your soul dazzling white with forgiveness. It is not a secret. You can tell everyone. Start with a pile of blocks. Add your imagination and you can build a castle or a city. You can change that pile of blocks to look completely different and wonderful. In today's Gospel, Jesus was completely changed. He started out looking like an ordinary man. Then, right in front of Peter, James and John, something happened. Jesus glowed brightly like the sun. Even his clothes became bright white. Talk about changing into something different and wonderful! God let Peter, James and John see Jesus as he looks now in heaven. Prayer Jesus, help me tell others about You. Amen. Something to Draw Draw a picture of Jesus, Moses, and Elijah in a tent of their own. Mission for the Week Tell others about God's love and forgiveness.

5 2nd Sunday of Lent How are your Lenten resolutions? By the time week two rolls around, plenty of well-meaning people have skipped, neglected, or outright forgotten their Lenten resolutions at least once. It can be easy to start excusing our Lenten commitments altogether. Last week we saw Jesus driven into the desert. This Sunday, we see Jesus leading his disciples to an equally barren place: he "led them up a high mountain apart by themselves." But what happens there? "And he was transfigured before them and his clothes became dazzling white." Today's Gospel reminds us of the goal. We don't enter into the desert for the sake of suffering, but for the sake of transformation. Mountain imagery is prevalent throughout Scripture. The sacrifice of Isaac, Moses receiving the 10 Commandments, Elijah's revelation of God as a tiny whispering sound: all these occur on the mountaintop. Mountains are strenuous to hike. To assist the traveler in the assent, trails often involve switchbacks. These lead the traveler back and forth across the mountainside, sometimes appearing as if hardly any ground is gained. Perhaps Peter, James, and John hiked a similar path as Jesus led them up the side of Mount Tabor. A climb is difficult. A climb in a barren place leaves you thirsty, exhausted, and quite possibly frustrated or discouraged. Yet this is precisely how Jesus leads his closest disciples. Why? Because he has something to reveal to them. Practically speaking, Jesus needed to bring Peter, James and John away from the crowds for this revelation of glory to remain hidden. There are spiritual truths we will encounter only if we pass through difficulty. So let's persevere this Lent! Today's Gospel invites us to trust that, if we persevere in following Jesus, he'll lead us to something beautiful and glorious as well. Registración para las clases de Educación Religiosa: La inscripción para nuestras clases de Educación Religiosa, para la Formación de Fe, está teniendo lugar ahora en la oficina de nuestra parroquia. El costo de inscripción para un niño es de $ 40.00, y $30.00 por cada niño adicional de la misma familia. Por favor traiga una copia del Certificado de Bautismo del niño y una copia del acta de nacimiento. 2º Domingo de la Cuaresma Las presiones de la vida, frecuentemente nos fuerzan a detenernos y escuchar - unos a otros, a nosotros mismos y a Dios. Pero, solamente, tomando tiempo para escuchar se puede crecer en relaciones, tener calidad de vida, entendimiento propio y el discipulado. Esto es lo que pasó a Pedro, Santiago y Juan el día de la Transfiguración del Señor. Fueron llamados a escuchar, ver, y oír lo que pasaba a su alrededor. Ellos fueron testigos oculares de una escena teofánica, que da respuesta a la pregunta de Quién es Jesús? Vieron una especie de preludio pascual. Ahora, imagina la escena, está presente en ese momento, cierra los ojos y contempla, escucha, siente y vive lo mismo que los apóstoles. Qué ves, que escuchas, que sientes al contemplar tan grande belleza? Los ingenuos discípulos, querían hacer tres tiendas y quedarse allí para siempre. Si como lo escuchas, para siempre. Quieren un deseo imposible, permanecer en la gloria e evitar el sufrimiento. De repente la voz de Dios los vuelve a la realidad. "Este es mi Hijo, el amado, escúchenlo". (Marcos 9:7). Al momento, se va la ilusión. El Mesías tenía que padecer una muerte de Cruz. Ellos entendieron todo después de la resurrección. Marcos, ahora, nos ayuda a comprender una anticipación de la gloria de Jesús que se avecinaba. Pidamos a Dios esta semana por la gracia de saber escuchar donde Él está. Abraham supo escuchar a Dios y obedecerlo, Pedro, Santiago y Juan hicieron lo suyo. Ahora, es nuestro tiempo de escuchar y aprender. Dónde crees que puedes escuchar la voz de Dios en esta semana? RCIA 2018 If you know of someone who has not received First Communion or Confirmation, or maybe even some neighbors who talk about our parish and have never been baptized, why don t you come to the rectory office during office hours and fill out the information for us. We will contact them to see if they are interested in coming closer to Christ in the sacraments of the church. Quizás tú conoces a alguien que necesita recibir sus sacramentos. Quizás tienes un vecino que habla de la iglesia y quisiera bautizarse. Quizás tú serás el misionero de Cristo. De la información en horas de oficina en la rectoría y les mandaremos un recuerdo para que conozcan también Cristo en los sacramentos!