11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 12, 2016

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1 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 12, 2016 So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven because she has shown great love But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little. Msgr. Francis Caldwell, Pastor... Ext. 302 Cheryl Nicholson... Ext. 301 Parish Assistant Mrs. Kathy Day... Ext. 304 Bookkeeper Mrs. Marlene Jean-Baptiste Director of Social Ministry or Ext. 320 Cheryl Nicholson... Ext. 312 Bulletin Editor Voice Mail Only: Must Leave a Message Mr. Richard Lee... Ext. 345 Counseling & Marriage Preparation Deacon Hernst Bellevue... Ext. 346 Director of Adult Faith Formation English/Creole Baptismal Program Mr. Alvin Ingram... Ext. 347 Liturgy Chairperson Mr. Tom Gould... Ext. 348 Facilities Manager Mrs. Dulce Sepulveda... Ext. 349 Spanish Baptism Program Elissa Hanson... Ext.350 Choir Director & Organist Ms. Lisette Joachim... Ext 351 Ministry of Consolation Deacon Evenou Saint-Louis Webmaster & Parochial Archivist... Ext. 352 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Deacon Trevor Mathurin, Director of Religious Education... Ext. 311 Mrs. Imogene Regan, RCIA Director... Ext PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL U.S. Air Force: Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Simpson Master Sergeant Scott Moller Tech. Sgt. Francisco J. Velasquez Master Sgt. Jeremy Salaver U.S. Army: Private Angelique J. Rosado Master Sergeant Jill Agront Sgt. Hisnard Cadet, Jr. Staff Sgt. Misael Exantus PFC Zaymery Villalobos Special Force Kareem Inniss Spc. Richard Aquilar Captain Gavin Campbell McMahon LTC Douglas Boltuc Sgt. Andrew Gandolfo PFC Francisco Fuentes Melinium PFC Stefan Saindoux PFC Luc-Ambert Saindoux, Jr. PFC Betty Piquion U.S. Marines: 1 st Battalion Carlos Fuentes CPL Daniel C. Monroe RCT Eric Joel Vazquez Sergeant W. Jason Ferris L. Cpl. Alfonso Rodriquez INDEPENDENCE STRENGTH FREEDOM U.S. Navy: Airman Herbert J. Alvarado JE-4/CS3 Jesus Ron Chief Petty Officer John V. Sparkowski Lt. Joseph A. Baugh Cpl. Eric Omar Matos Lt. John R. Esposito AG2/Petty Officer 2 nd Class Michael McGee

2 Saint Martha Roman Catholic Church 546 GREENGROVE AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NEW YORK Phone: (516) Re: St. Martha's Parish Photo Directory Because, we have experience problems and long delays with the company contracted to provide the parish photo directory. Father has decided to have the directory printed here on LI. The books, which are beautiful and reflect a portion of the history of the parish during Fr. Frank's tenure, will arrive this week and we will be distributing them next weekend, June 11th - 12th. WE ARE ASKING THOSE WHO WISH A COPY OF THE BOOK TO PAY A SMALL FEE TO OFFSET PRINTING COSTS. Those individuals and families whose photos appear in the family section may obtain one copy at a fee of $10. Those who did not avail themselves of the opportunity to have their family photo included may purchase a copy of the book for a fee of $20. DISTRIBUTION WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER EACH MASS NEXT WEEKEND IN THE STAGE ROOM IN BETHANY HALL. For further information regarding the delay, see the full English version or speak to Kathleen Lyons. You may also leave her a message at the Parish Center. Objet: Répertoire Photographique de la Paroisse de Ste. Martha Comme nous avons eu des problèmes et des retards avec la société contractée pour préparer le répertoire photographique de la paroisse, le père a décidé de le faire imprimer ici à LI. Les livres, qui sont magnifiques et reflètent une partie de l histoire de la paroisse pendant le mandat du Père Frank, arriveront cette semaine et seront distribués le week-end prochain, 11 et 12 juin. NOUS DEMANDONS A CEUX QUI DÉSIRENT UN EXEMPLAIRE DU LIVRE DE PAYER UNE SOMME MODIQUE POUR LES FRAIS D IMPRIMERIE. Les personnes et les familles dont les photos paraissent dans la section famille peuvent obtenir une copie au prix de $10. Ceux qui n avaient pas profité de l opportunité d avoir leur photo de famille dans ce répertoire peuvent s acheter un exemplaire au prix de $20. LA DISTRIBUTION SERA FAITE APRÈS CHAQUE MESSE LE WEEK-END PROCHAIN DANS LA SALLE DER- RIÈRE LA SCÈNE À BETHANY HALL. Pour toute information concernant le délai, voir la version anglaise complète ou contacter Kathleen Lyons. Vous pouvez également lui laisser un message au Centre Paroissial. Re: Directorio de la Parroquia de fotos de Santa Martha Porque, hemos experimentado problemas y largos retrasos con la empresa contratada para proveer el directorio de fotos de la parroquia. El Padre ha decidido hacer el directorio impreso aquí en la LI. Los libros, que son preciosos y reflejan una parte de la historia de la parroquia durante la estancia del P. Frank, llegará esta semana y les vamos a distribuir el próximo fin de semana, de Junio. LOS QUE DESEAN UNA COPIA DEL LIBRO NSO ESTAN PIDIENDO PAGAR UNA CUOTA PEQUEÑA PARA COM- PENSAR LOS COSTOS DE IMPRESION. Aquellas personas y familias cuyas fotos aparecen en la sección de la familia puede obtener una copia a un costo de $ 10. Los que no aprovecharon la oportunidad de tener la foto de su familia incluída puede comprar una copia del libro por un precio de $ 20. DICHA DISTRIBUCION SE LLEVARA A CABO DESPUES DE CADA MISA EL SIGUIENTE FIN DE SEMANA EN EL SALON BETANIA. Para más información sobre la retardo, ver la versión completa en Inglés o hablar con Kathleen Lyons. También puede dejar su mensaje en el Centro Parroquial. Kathleen Lyons, Editor Kathleen Lyons, Editrice Kathleen Lyons, Editor 2

3 Completing Projects As you realize, Fr. Frank is trying to complete all the needed projects in order to leave the parish in the best possible condition for a new pastor! In the church, just this past week we saw new book racks and new missals installed. Then we saw new carpeting in the parish center installed. Some of you may recall that there has been a long unfinished project that began in the spring of Yes four years ago but this week it should be finally finished. The parish photo directory was highly anticipated when we began the process with over 200 individuals and families having their photos taken. Then in the fall of that year, all of the parish ministries and committees had group photos taken. Everything was on schedule until We had computer issues and additional photos and materials from the parish had to be collected and laid out in a printable document. All of that however, was completed by late summer of Finally, the final set of parish materials was shipped to the company in the fall of The next hurdle was the getting the photo directory company to complete their end of the task. First there were family photos missing, then we needed to check on the accuracy of the spelling of names, etc. And there were many that needed to be corrected. A first "proof set" of the book arrived in March/April of To our dismay, none of the photos in the family section, the company's responsibility, were edited. So, the process of ensuring that all photos were included and the names listed correctly began again. The fact that we had been having such difficulty in contacting the representatives, coupled with the fact that we were promised "proofs" one month after we delivered our material and it took four to five months, should have set off alarm signals. But the president of the company assured us that he would have the directory expedited. Finally, last August we received a new "proof", which still needed some adjustments. We redid the cover and were promised that the color would match what we preferred. Finally, with a list of about 9 errors to be corrected, the "final proofs" were returned in November Fr. Frank spoke with the company representative in December and we were promised delivery in January January came and went with the company phone message continuing to say that the company was closed for the Christmas holidays until January 4th. Finally, a family member, not the company itself, responded to our voice message, and explained that the two factions of the company were both in bankruptcy and it turns out that Summerfield Studios, the photography component, had been in bankruptcy since the fall of Mr. Mark Erwin, president of My Church Family Album Co., contacted us via and stated that he was attempting to print St. Martha's directory as it was complete and we would have it done by April. Of course April came and went. We had repeatedly asked, via as that proved to be our only means of communication which has since stopped, that the proofs and the family photos be forwarded to us, which was an option that had been suggested by the family member who contacted us in February. Therefore as a great deal of effort and expense already went into this, Father has decided to have the directory printed here on LI and we were able to have the final corrections resolved. The books, which are beautiful and reflect a portion of the history of the parish during Fr. Frank's tenure, will arrive this week and we will be distributing them next weekend, June 11-12th. HOWEVER, THE PARISH WAS ENTITLED TO HAVE 250 COPIES OF THE BOOK PRINTED AS PART OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT. Additional pages and additional copies would have made the parish responsible for a reasonable additional cost. Printing the books here has significantly increased the cost to the parish. While My Church Family Album company promised a copy of the book in addition to the free 8x10in photo, which have been received, to those who had their photos taken, we are now in a position where the cost of "free" copies of the book is not feasible for the parish to absorb. THEREFORE, WE ARE ASKING THOSE WHO WISH A COPY OF THE BOOK TO PAY A SMALL FEE TO OFFSET PRINTING COSTS. Those individuals and families whose photos appear in the family section may obtain one copy at a fee of $10. Those who did not avail themselves of the opportunity to have their family photo included may purchase a copy of the book for a fee of $20. DISTRIBUTION WILL TAKE PLACE AFTER EACH MASS NEXT WEEKEND IN THE STAGE ROOM IN BETHANY HALL. Kathleen Lyons, Editor 3

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5 Bulletin Reflection St. Paul reminds us in the second reading that I live by faith in the Son of God who has loved me and given Himself up for me. What do we give to - and do - for others? What do we give to - and do - for Jesus? Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards of God s mercy in our parish who care for the sick by visiting family members and friends who are ill, praying for the sick individually by name or making a meal for people who are facing difficult situations in caring for a sick loved one. 5

6 Sensitivity and Suffering Fr. Ron Rolheiser Week of June Daniel Berrigan, in one of his famous quips, once wrote: Before you get serious about Jesus, first consider carefully how good you are going to look on wood! In saying this, he was trying to highlight something that s often radically misunderstood from almost every side, namely, how and why authentic religion brings suffering into our lives. On the one hand, all too common is the idea that if you welcome God into your life you will have an easier walk through life; God will spare you from many of the illnesses and sufferings that afflict others. Conversely, many others nurse the feeling, if not explicit belief, that God means for us to suffer, that there s an intrinsic connection between suffering and depth, and that the more painful something is the better it is for you spiritually. There is, of course, some deep truth in this, spiritual depth is inextricably connected to suffering, as the Cross of Jesus reveals; and scripture does say that God chastises those who draw close to Him. But there are countless ways to misunderstand this. Jesus did say that we must take up our cross daily and follow him and that following him means precisely accepting a special suffering. But we might ask: Why? Why should suffering enter into our lives more deeply because we take Jesus seriously? Shouldn t the opposite be true? Does true religion somehow stand against our natural exuberance? Is suffering deep and joy superficial? And, what does this say about God? Is God masochistic? Does God want and demand our suffering? Why is a certain inflow of pain necessarily concomitant with taking God seriously? Pain will flow into us more deeply when we take God seriously not because God wants it or because pain is somehow more blessed than joy. None of these. Suffering and pain are not what God wants; they re negatives, to be eliminated in heaven. But, to the extent that we take God seriously, they will flow more deeply into our lives because in a deeper opening to God we will stop falsely protecting ourselves against pain and become much more sensitive so that life can flow more freely and more deeply into us. In that sensitivity, we will stop unconsciously manipulating everything so as to keep ourselves secure and pain-free. Simply put, we will experience deeper pain in our lives because, being more sensitive, we will be experiencing everything more deeply. The opposite is also true. If someone, as a crass expression might put it, is so insensitive so as to be thick as plank, his own insensitivity will surely immunize him against many sufferings and the pain of others will rarely disturb his peace of mind. Of course, he won t experience meaning and joy very deeply either, that s the price tag for insensitivity. A number of years ago, Michael Buckley, the California Jesuit, preached at the first mass of a newly ordained priest. In his homily, he didn t ask the newly ordained man if he was strong enough to be a priest, but rather if he was weak enough to be a priest. In teasing out what s contained in that paradox, Buckley helps answer the question of why drawing nearer to God also means drawing nearer to suffering: Is this man deficient enough so that he cannot ward off significant suffering from his life, so that he lives with a certain amount of failure, so that he feels what it is to be an average man? Is there any history of confusion, of self-doubt, of interior anguish? Has he had to deal with fear, come to terms with frustrations, or accepted deflated expectations? 6

7 Sensitivity and Suffering (Cont d) Fr. Ron Rolheiser Week of June Buckley then goes on to make a comparison between Socrates and Jesus, as a study in human excellence, and highlights how Socrates appears, in many ways, to be the stronger person. Like Jesus, he too was unjustly condemned to death, but, unlike Jesus, he never went into fear and trembling or sweated blood over his impending death. He had drank the poison with calm and died. Jesus, as we know, didn t undergo his death with nearly the same calm. The superficial judgment, Buckley suggests, is to see their different reactions to death in the light of their different deaths, crucifixion so much more horrible than drinking poison. But that, Buckley submits, while containing some truth, is secondary, not the real reason. Why did Jesus struggle more deeply with his death than Socrates did with his? Because of his extraordinary sensitivity. Jesus simply was less able to protect himself against pain. He felt things more deeply and consequently was more liable to physical pain and weariness, more sensitive to human rejection and contempt, more affected by love and hate. Socrates was a great, heroic man, no doubt; but, unlike Jesus who wept over Jerusalem, he never wept over Athens, never expressed sorrow and pain over the betrayal of friends. He was strong, possessed, calm, never overwhelmed. Jesus, for his part, was less able to protect himself against pain and betrayal and, consequently, was sometimes overwhelmed. Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, teacher, and award-winning author, is President of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, TX. He can be contacted through his website Now on Facebook Manuel Blanco: I am twenty-four years old and was born in El Salvador. I came to America when I was eleven years old. I grew up in Uniondale, and have I been living here for 14 years. I attended Northern Parkway Elementary School; I attended Lawrence road middle and graduated from Uniondale high school in I ve been worshiping at St Martha s Parish for over 5 years. I am a seminarian of the Dioceses of Rockville Centre. I started the Seminary in Douglaston, queens, this January. I am currently a junior at St. John's University and I am double majoring in Philosophy and Spanish. I have felt the calling to priesthood since age 15. I have been involved in church activities for many years. I started with teaching Catechism at Our Lady of Loreto (Hempstead); I have been doing that for over 4 years. I ve also participated in youth groups at Queen of the Most Holy Parish (Roosevelt) and at St. Martha s. I was also a member of the Newman club (catholic club) in college. All these activities, coupled with prayer, and the examples of many holy priests, and faithful family members, increased my love for Christ. Last year, I decided to say, "yes to God s calling. I ll leave you with one of my favorite verses from the Holy Bible: Then Jesus told his disciples, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. (Matthew 16: 24) 7

8 5:00PM - Lector: Maria Jiha Eucharistic Ministers: Yolande Augustin, Mary Bediako, Yanick Bellevue, Phyllis Droessler, Florence Etienne, Cheryl Nicholson Ushers: Rosemarie Allen, Thomas Maddox, Jim Downey, Jennifer King, Mario Cadavid, Alejandro Apresa 7:30AM - Lector: JoAnn Perou If thou love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,... and with all thy soul,... and with all thy mind,... and with all thy strength,... thou shall serve Him well. Eucharistic Ministers: Carol Bargeron, Martha Ann Brady, Teri Caruso, Virginia Costello, Maria Gonzalez, Dolores Spagnoli Ushers: Jim Capriotti, George Leonard, Carmen Charles, Genevieve Charles, Joseph Gedeon, Alex Apresa 11:00AM - Lector: Marie Lourdes Charles Altar Servers: Cassandra Fleurmont, Jules Ayroso Eucharistic Minister: Maggie Austrie, Solange Bricourt, Marie Lourdes Charles, Winston Delpesh, Karleine Graham, Hannah Nelson Ushers: Bennett Paul, Agnes Duclairon, Wilner Nestor, Frantz Denis th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 12, 2016 Monday June 13-St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church 8:30 AM... Regina & Dominick Michalski Tuesday June 14 8:30 AM... Rubena Waldron Wednesday June 15 8:30 AM... In Thanksgiving for Laurette Sully Thursday June 16 8:30 AM... Georgiana Taitt Friday June 17 8:30 AM... Prayer Service Saturday June 18 5:00 PM... Parishioners of St. Martha Sunday June 19 7:30 AM... Barbara Oleksiak 8:45 AM... Antonio Pagan 11:00 AM... Father s Day Novena 12:30 PM... Marie Anne Arlet & Yolaine Sajous Thank you for your generosity to St. Martha s Parish! June 5, 2016 Total English Masses... $5, Total Spanish Mass... $3, Total Haitian Mass... $1, Poor Box... $44.00 This information does not reflect the Faith Direct weekly/monthly deposits. 8 SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR 12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME June 19, 2016 Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1 Ps. 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 Galatians 3:26-29 Luke 9:18-24

9 THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to my medical fund thus far. I found out my initial campaign (not run by me) has been shut down for an unknown reason. The first campaign helped cover my household bills from missed work, as well as smaller hospital bills. This new campaign is set up in hopes of paying back some of the $90k+ I owe as of now. (This is only one of the two surgeries I have had so far.) It is very possible I will have to claim bankruptcy if I cannot make a good dent. That is a very frightening thought as a single parent. For those of you who either have donated already, or cannot afford to, please do not feel obligated. I ask for prayers for myself and for my family. It has been a very rough couple of months. The new link is You can also leave donations at the Parish Center. Every little bit helps, and has helped. God bless and thank you so much. St. Martha s has been incredible with your generosity. ~Elissa Hanson, Music Director he list of names that will appear under this column will reflect ONLY those who are CRITICALLY ILL. The individual or family member must contact the Parish Center in order to be placed on the Sick List. Please note the new address the Parish Center at cnicholson@saintmartha.org ( PRAY FOR THE SICK MUST APPEAR IN YOUR S SUBJECT LINE); or come by the Parish Center with your request in writing, no later than Monday. This list will be updated on a monthly basis. Helen Zeiser Josephine Esposito Paul Peisel Desiree Venegas Bernadette Hoffman Peter Johns Laura-Jean Mauro Richard Lee Nathan (Nate) Harkin Frances Rasmussen John Muller Edith Lucchi Sophia Kyriakakis Margaretta Smith Leopold Johnson Barbara Tranfaglia Omnipotent and Eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy pitying mercy, that, with their bodily health restored, they may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Anna Franco... +May 19, 2016 Oscar Clara... +May 22, 2016 Gerald Cesar... +June 2, 2016 Peregrina Cruz... +June 6, 2016 Jean Coyle... +June 6, 2016 Mary Turner... +June 9, 2016 Sixth Pastor of St. Martha s. FATHER CHRISTOPHER COSTIGAN grew up in nearby Oceanside, NY and attended Saint Christopher's Parish and School. He entered Chaminade High School and after graduation attended the University of Notre Dame. He graduated in 2002 with a degree in Government and International Studies, Philosophy, and Theology. Following college he worked for one year as an Emergency Medical Technician for a local fire department. In 2003 he entered the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington to study for the priesthood for the Diocese of Rockville Centre. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 14, 2008 and was assigned to the parish of Saint Bernard in Levittown. In 2013 he was assigned to Saint Mary in Manhasset, and in June 2016 will become pastor of Saint Martha in Uniondale. Father Chris has also been a member of the Oceanside Fire Department since 1998 and was appointed Department Chaplain in In 2015, Fr. Chris was appointed as a diocesan chaplain to the Nassau County Fire Service. In addition to the Fighting Irish, he is also a fan of the New York Yankees, New York Jets, and the New York Islanders. Father Costigan has pursued advanced studies in liturgy at Notre Dame and for several years was an instructor in Liturgical Studies. Memorialize a loved one with a leaf on our parish s Tree of Life, located in the Church Lobby. If you would like more information about this lovely memorial, please contact the Parish Office at (516) Ext 301 The Mass Intentions Book... is now open until the end of August & The Bread and Wine Calendar... is now open until the end of August 9

10 June 25-26, 2016 St. Martha is the patroness of hospitality and the parish is known throughout the Diocese for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. So it is only fitting on the last weekend of Msgr. Francis J. Caldwell s Pastorate at St. Martha s that hospitality will be a priority as we wish Father a fond farewell. A reception in Bethany Hall after each Mass that weekend is planned and will allow all parishioners the opportunity to wish him well in his new assignment as Pastor of Curé of Ars in Merrick. The 11:00am Mass, Father s last Sunday Mass as Pastor, will be a multi-cultural celebration and the reception afterward will include a small ceremony acknowledging Father s efforts on behalf of the family of St. Martha here in Uniondale. Come to one reception or come to them all. We look forward to seeing everyone that weekend at Mass and at the receptions following! We do need help. For each of the five Masses, there will be a separate hospitality committee responsible for setting up the refreshments and paper goods, serving and cleaning up afterward. We will also need a committee to plan on decorating Bethany Hall for the occasion. If you are willing to serve on one of these committees, please call Barbara Powell at y 26 de Junio del 2016 Santa Martha es la patrona de la hospitalidad y la Parroquia es conocida en toda la Diócesis por su ambiente cálido y acogedor. Por lo tanto, es muy apropiado en el último fin de semana Pastoral del Mons. de Francis J. Caldwell en Santa Martha que la hospitalidad sea una prioridad realixando una despedida al Padre Caldwell. Habra una recepción en el Salon Betania después de cada misa ese fin de semana y se permitirá a todos los feligreses la oportunidad de desearle lo mejor en su nueva misión como Pastor de la Parroquia de Cura de Ars en Merrick. En la ultima Misa del Domingo a las 11:00 A.M que ofrecera el Padre como Pastor en Santa Martha, sera una celebración multicultural y después se llevara a cabo una recepción, la cual incluirá una pequeña ceremonia para reconoce los esfuerzos del padre en nombre de la familia de Santa Martha aquí en Uniondale. Asista a alguna de las una recepciónes o puede asistira a todas ellas. Esperamos verlos a todos ese fin de semana en la misa y en las recepciones siguientes! Sí que necesitamos ayuda. Para cada una de las cinco misas, habrá un comité de hospitalidad separada responsable de repartir los refrescos y los vasos y platos desechables, asi como para servir y limpiar despuésde la recepcion. También necesitaremos un comité para planear la decoración de el Salón Betania para la ocasión. Si usted está dispuesto a formar parte de uno de estos comités, por favor llame a Barbara Powell en Juin 2016 Sainte Martha est la patronne de l hospitalité et notre paroisse est connue à travers le diocèse pour son atmosphère chaleureuse et accueillante. Il est donc approprié que pour le dernier week-end de Mgr. Francis J. Caldwell comme Curé de Ste. Martha, l accent soit porté sur l hospitalité pour souhaiter à notre Père un adieu plein d affection. Une réception aura lieu à Bethany Hall après chaque messe pour permettre à tous les paroissiens de lui souhaiter du succès dans ses nouvelles fonctions comme Curé à la paroisse du Curé d Ars à Merrick. La messe de 11 heures, dernière messe du dimanche du Père comme Curé, sera une célébration multiculturelle et la réception qui suivra comprendra une petite cérémonie reconnaissant les efforts du père au nom de la famille de Ste. Martha. Venez à une réception ou venez à toutes! Nous avons hâte de voir tout le monde ce week-end à la messe et aux réceptions. Nous avons besoin d aide. Pour chacune des cinq messes, il y aura un Comité d Accueil distinct responsable de la préparation des rafraîchissements, des articles en papier, du service et du nettoyage après. Nous aurons également besoin d un Comité pour planifier la décoration de Bethany Hall pour cette occasion. Si vous êtes prêts à servir dans un de ces comités, appelez s il vous plaît Barbara Powell au

11 PADRE MIGUEL ÁNGEL RIVERA: Cel / frammm@hotmail.es Consulten con el Padre Miguel cada martes y miércoles, de 7:30 PM a 10:30 PM en el Centro Parroquial, al costado de la Iglesia, para dirección espiritual y confesiones. Aúntense con el Padre después de la misa. LA EUCARISTÍA SE OFRECE: Por Los Feligreses de Santa Marta. GRUPO DE ORACION: Miér coles, 7:00 PM, en el gimnasio de la Escuela. ULTREYA: Domingo, 11:00 AM en la Capilla. ESCUELA DE DIRIGENTES: Cada lunes, 7 a 10 PM en la Escuela Marianista. MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CATÓLICO: Se reúne cada 15 días. Para información llamar al o al JUVENTUD SIN FRONTERAS: Cada jueves, 7:30 PM, en el Salón Betania. CORO HISPANO: Ensayo cada viernes en la Iglesia, a las 8:00 PM. MINISTERIO DE ACOGIDA: Ministros que extienden la bienvenida y entregan las hojitas de canto a los feligreses. CENACULO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA: Primer martes, 7:00 PM en la Capilla. ESCUELA DE LA PALABRA: Iglesia de San Ladislaus. Martes, 7:30 PM en la MISA DE NIÑOS Y JOVENES: Segundo domingo del mes. LOS NIÑOS: Se reúnen cada domingo en el Salón Betania para escuchar y compartir las lecturas dominicales. LAS PRESENTACIONES Y BENDICIONES DE LOS NIÑOS: Se realizan cada segundo y cuarto domingos del mes. Tengan la bondad de avisar a los Ugieres. EL SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: Cada ter cer domingo del mes, 2:30 PM en la iglesia. Los interesados consulten con la Sra. Dulce Sepúlveda después de la Misa. LA IGLESIA: Per manece abierta diariamente de 7 a 3 PM. LECTURAS PARA: El XII Domingo Ordinario: Primera Lectura: Zacarías 12, 10-11; 13, Salmo 62, Segunda Lectura: Gálatas 3, Evangelio: Lucas 9, Photos taken over the last several months, including the confirmation and some first communion photos have been posted on the parish's Shuttefly account. They may be downloaded for free or prints may be purchased from Shutterfly. Access the site through St. Martha's website at saintmartha.org and choose the link to Shutterfly. Marist Missions Around the World (Second Collection ) Since its official recognition by the Church in 1836, the Society of Mary (Marist Fathers and Brothers) has committed itself to the missions in the southwestern Pacific. Since that time, the Marists have expanded into areas in Africa, Asia and South America. Today there are nearly 230 priests and brothers working in bush stations, teaching in schools and seminaries, ministering in training institutions, providing direct service to the poor, oppressed and marginalized, and contributing to the development of people for a better society and a strong local Church. Contributions to the Marists will help them in their mission of witness to the Gospel, service the needy and helping the local Church to build a strong base for its promising future. Thank you for whatever you can do to help them in their life-long commitment and work. Vocation Prayer Merciful Father, you sent your Son into the world to free us from the power of sin and evil. Grant that, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, our Mother of Mercy, many young men will respond to your call to give of themselves in imitation of Christ the Redeemer. Fill them with the light of your Holy Spirit that they may renounce the power of the world, proclaim truth and freedom, and bring consolation and relief to oppressed Christians. Bless our family of Mercy with numerous holy priests and brothers who will offer our world the testimony of your faith and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN 11

12 Dear Lord, As my life declines and my energies decrease, more than ever hold me by Your Power, that I may not offend You, but daily increase in Your Love. Give me strength to work in Your Service till the last day of my life. Help me to ever have an increasing dread of venial sin, or whatever would cause the slightest withdrawal of Your Love; all day long, and at night keep me close to Your Heart; and should I die, ere the morning breaks, may I go rejoicing in that vision of Your entrancing beauty, never to be separated from You. Amen. Right after 911, I had this vision; a man dressed in white told me, You see what happened? I said yes. He said You know why this is happening? It s because they don't have love for one another like we have. He said Go and tell the whole world to recite Psalm 25. I asked him how was I to do that? He said Go tell Oprah. I know myself as a shy and timid person; I could never tell Oprah or tell anyone. But after what happened in Boston, I felt such guilt and disobedience in not doing what I was told. The same way that the Lord loves us, so we must love one another. Please help me to tell the world to recite Psalm 25 and maybe the world will be a better place. Thank you, Marie FanFan To thee, O LORD, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, in thee I trust, let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait for thee be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. 4 Make me to know thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me, for thou art the God of my salvation; for thee I wait all the day long. 6 Be mindful of thy mercy, O LORD, and of thy steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Scripture Readings June 13 June 18 Monday, June 13 1 Kings 21:1-16 Psalm 5 Matthew 5:38-42 Tuesday, June 14 1 Kings 21:17-29 Psalm 51 Matthew 5:43-48 Wednesday, June 15 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14 Psalm 31 Matthew 6:1-6, Thursday, June 16 Sirach 48:1-14 Psalm 97 Matthew 6:7-15 Friday, June 17 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Psalm 132 Matthew 6:19-23 S a t u r day, J u ne Chronicles 24:17-25 Psalm 89 Matthew 6:

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