FAITH AND THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS

OFFERINGS FOR THE WEEK OF 6/7 JANUARY

BREAD & WINE SANCTUARY CANDLES ALTAR FLOWERS

† Bernard Hope

† Adlin & Vivian Markland

† Lloyd C. Medford & George A. Medford † Lloyd C. Medford & George A Medford † Lloyd C. Medford & George A Medford

THE FRUIT OF OUR CENTENARY YEAR continues with

A TIME TO REMEMBER & A TIME TO BE REMEMBERED

BREAD & WINE SANCTUARY CANDLES ALTAR FLOWERS

Please remember the following individual(s) at the Altar of Our Holy Redeemer:

NAME: ___________________________________________________________________ Living Deceased

OFFERING: Bread & Wine ($20.00) Sanctuary Candles ($33.00) Altar Flowers ($40.00)

WEEK OF DATE: _______________________________________________________________________________________

AMOUNT SUBMITTED: ____________________________________ Cash Check #: ________________

OFFERED BY: (NAME):________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE #: _________________________________________________

Come Home Dressed for the Supper of the Lamb on

Tie-One-On ‘with a Hat’ (and NO Jeans) Sunday

Come Clothed in Your Wedding Garment! Make yourself ready. Men, put on a tie; Ladies, put on a hat! Don’t be reduced to silence.

SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

13 January 2013 The Baptism of the Lord

Our Holy Redeemer: Where Coming Home is What it’s All About!

1911 - (and has been for one hundred years!) - 2011

A Message from the Pastor

“On the twelfth day of Christmas”, you may have heard that “my true Love gave to me:

Twelve Drummers Drumming: twelve tenets of the Apostles Creed, twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit; Eleven Pipers Piping: the eleven Apostles who remained after Judas’ betrayal; Ten Lords-a-Leaping: the Ten Commandments; Nine Ladies Dancing: nine choirs of Angels; Eight Maids-a-Milking: eight Beatitudes; Seven Swans-a-Swimming: seven Sacraments, seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Six Geese-a-Laying: six days God created the world; Five Gold Rings: five books of the Pentateuch; Four Calling Birds: four Gospel writers; Three French Hens: three Divine Persons of the Blessed Trinity; Two Turtle Doves: two natures in Jesus, two Testaments; (and a) Partridge in a Pear Tree”: Jesus and the Cross.

And while that makes for a popular centuries old Christmas Carol, and perhaps even a great Catechetical tool, we are told in Sacred Scripture that on the twelfth day of Christmas:

“Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem … and behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the Child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary His mother. They prostrated themselves and did Him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”

While it was only after they saw/recognized the “newborn King of the Jews” that the Magi offered Him gifts, it is important to note that they were already prepared/prepared for their meeting. They studied, they asked questions, and they searched diligently until they found Him. And so: Are we prepared to meet Jesus? Do we study the things that can lead us to Him, like our Bibles and our Catechisms? Do we ask questions of others who can lead us to Him, like the Saints? Are we overjoyed at the sight of the place where He is? What do we do when we enter that place? Do we prostrate ourselves and do Him homage, or do we busy ourselves paying homage to others? And what kind of gifts do we give Him when we open our treasures? These are just some of the questions (see page 3) we should ask ourselves before we come home to Our Holy Redeemer, so that we might recognize Him not only on the twelve days of Christmas, but every day of the year!

COME HOME FOR MASS THE WEEK OF 6 JANUARY 2013

Monday, 7 January, Saint Raymond of Penyafort 7:30 am † Decd. Mbrs. of the Keka & Filfiley Families 12:10 pm † Anna Imbriano

Tuesday, 8 January

7:30 am † John Scollo, Sr. 12:10 pm † Walter Thompson

Wednesday, 9 January

7:30 am † Tom Pomerico 12:10 pm † Josephine Scalamandre 7:00 pm † Maria DiLone

Thursday, 10 January

7:30 am † Gennaro J. Cestra 12:10 pm † Walter F. Thompson

Friday, 11 January

7:30 am † Jean Battaglia 12:10 pm † Msgr. Eugene J. Crawford

Saturday, 12 January

8:00 am Intentions of Ryan Wimbiscus

5:00 pm † Ann Steinway 7:00 pm People of the Parish

Sunday, 13 January, The Baptism of the Lord

7:00 am Intentions of Bishop Murphy 8:00 am Intentions of Father Arcoleo 9:30 am † Gino Nicolino † Edward Thompson † Danny Basalone † Margaret M. Bertram

11:30 am All Those Who Were Baptized at Our Holy Redeemer

1:00 pm † In Thanksgiving to Santa Anna

Un Mensaje del Pastor

RESOLUCIÓN DE AÑO NUEVO: HACER LUGAR EN LA POSADA EN 2013

¿Se ha convertido la Navidad en nada más que un “día de fiesta” más? ¿Han logrado al fin las “Felices Fiestas”, el espíritu “Festivo” (¿qué es eso?) las tarjetas de “Felices Fiestas” las galletitas “Festivas”, las ventanas “Festivas”, la música “Festiva”, las luces “Festivas”, los árboles “Festivos”, los conciertos “Festivos”, las fiestas “Festivas”, las compras “Festivas” (sin duda por nuestra tolerancia de las “Fiestas”) que dos mil años después del Nacimiento de Nuestro Santo Redentor todavía no haya lugar en la posada para el Cristo de la Navidad? ¡Es una pregunta que debemos hacernos a nosotros mismos?

En la Vigilia de la Navidad el Papa Benedicto XVI lo dijo así:

"¿Qué pasaría si María y José fueran a llamar a mi puerta? ¿Habría lugar para ellos? Y luego se nos ocurre que San Juan tiene en cuenta este comentario aparentemente casual acerca de la falta de espacio en la posada, que llevó a la Sagrada Familia al establo, y lo explora más profundamente llegando al meollo de la cuestión cuando escribe: "Vino a su propia casa, y los suyos no lo recibieron" (Jn 1:11). La gran cuestión moral de nuestra actitud hacia las personas sin hogar, los refugiados y los emigrantes, adquiere una dimensión más profunda: ¿realmente hay lugar para Dios cuando Él quiere entrar en nuestra casa? ¿Tenemos tiempo y espacio para Él? ¿No lo alejamos en realidad? Comenzamos a hacerlo cuando no tenemos tiempo para Él. Cuanto más rápido nos podemos mover, cuanto más eficaces nuestros dispositivos electrónicos, menos tiempo tenemos. ¿Y Dios? La cuestión de Dios no parece urgente. Nuestro tiempo está ya completamente lleno. Pero las cosas van aún más profundas. ¿Tiene Dios realmente un lugar en nuestro pensamiento? Nuestro proceso de pensamiento está estructurado de tal manera que, simplemente, no debería existir. Incluso cuando parece llamar a la puerta de nuestro pensamiento, Él tiene que ser explicado. Si el pensamiento ha de ser tomado en serio, debe ser estructurado de tal manera que la "hipótesis de Dios" se convierta en algo superfluo. No hay lugar para Él. Ni siquiera en nuestros sentimientos y deseos hay lugar para Él. Nos queremos a nosotros mismos. Queremos lo que podemos poseer, deseamos la felicidad que está a nuestro alcance, queremos que nuestros planes y propósitos tengan éxito. Estamos tan "llenos" de nosotros mismos que no hay lugar para Dios. Y eso significa que tampoco no hay espacio para otros, para los niños, los pobres, los forasteros. "

Haga como resolución de Año Nuevo el hacer lugar para Cristo en la posada de 2013. Resuelva asistir a la Misa Dominical e invitar a una persona a la semana a venir con usted. Resuelva tomar una hora al mes para estar en su presencia como miembro de la Sociedad de la Adoración Nocturna (Llame a Jane al (516) 379-2331). Resuelva hacer todas las cosas "en unión con María" haciéndose miembro de la Legión de María (llame a Marie al (516) 868-0726). Resuelva dar la bienvenida a casa a Nuestro Santo Redentor, convirtiéndose en acomodador (llame a Carlos al (516) 849-4568). Resuelva servir a los pobres un día a la semana en la Oficina de Servicios Humanos de Nuestro Santo Redentor (llame a Alfonso al (516) 868-8289). Resuelva enseñar a los niños un día a la semana en nuestra Educación Religiosa (llame a Joanne al (516) 546-1057). Resuelva mantenerlo a Él y al Espíritu de la Temporada de Navidad vivos más allá de la Octava de Navidad, más allá de los doce días de la Navidad, durante la Epifanía (6 de enero) y el Bautismo del Señor (13 de enero), por cuarenta días hasta la celebración de la Presentación del Señor, el 2 de Febrero ¡y cuando venga a Misa el 2 de Febrero, traiga sus velas en señal de que ha sido iluminado para el próximo año y de que la Navidad no es sólo otro "día de fiesta" más!

Nuestro Santo Redentor: ¡donde venir a casa es importante!

1911 – (¡y lo ha sido desde hace ya cien años!) – 2011

THROUGH THE YEAR OF FAITH WITH THE HOLY FATHER

General Audience 24 October 2012

(continued from 30 December 2012)

“Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Faith is a gift of God, but it is also a profoundly free and human act. The Catechism of the

Catholic Church says so clearly: “Believing is possible only by grace and the interior help of the

Holy Spirit. But it is no less true that believing is an authentically human act... contrary neither to

human freedom nor to human reason” (n. 154). Indeed, it involves them and uplifts them in a

gamble for life that is like an exodus, that is, a coming out of ourselves, from our own certainties,

from our own mental framework, to entrust ourselves to the action of God Who points out to us His

way to achieve true freedom, our human identity, true joy of the heart, peace with everyone.

Believing means entrusting oneself in full freedom and joyfully to God’s providential plan for

history, as did the Patriarch Abraham, as did Mary of Nazareth. Faith, then, is an assent with

which our mind and our heart say their “yes” to God, confessing that Jesus is Lord. And this “yes”

transforms life, unfolds the path toward fullness of meaning, thereby making it new, rich in joy and

trustworthy hope.

Dear friends, our time needs Christians who have been grasped by Christ, who grow in faith

through their familiarity with Sacred Scripture and the Sacraments. People who are, as it were, an

open book that tells of the experience of new Life in the Spirit, of the Presence of that God Who

supports us on our way and opens us to Everlasting Life. Many thanks.”

On most Sundays of the Year, Mass-goers who actively participate in the Sacred Liturgy would recognize that during the Prayer of the Faithful we pray for the intentions of the Pope. If you would like to pray for those intentions during the week, please visit the following website:

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/vatican-daily-issues-popes-prayer-intentions-for-2013/.

If you do not have internet access then the Pope's January intentions are listed below:

GENERAL:

That during this “Year of Faith” Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery

of Christ and joyfully bear witness to the gift of faith in Him.

MISSIONARY:

That the Christian communities of the Middle East, which frequently suffer discrimination,

may receive the strength of fidelity and perseverance of the Holy Spirit.

OUR HOLY REDEEMER PARISH

37 SOUTH OCEAN AVENUE

FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520

(516) 378-0665

2013 PARISH CENSUS/REGISTRATION FORM

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TODAY’S DATE: ___________________________

REGISTERED PARISHIONER OF OUR HOLY REDEEMER? YES NO IF YES, ENVELOPE #: _____________

FAMILY NAME: _________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________

CITY: ____________________________ STATE: _______________________ ZIP CODE: ______________

HOME TELEPHONE #: __________________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________

LENGTH OF TIME AT CURRENT ADDRESS: _____________

MEMBERS IN HOUSEHOLD:

ADULT #1: ADULT #2:_______________________________________

TITLE: (CIRCLE) MR. MRS. MISS DR. TITLE: (CIRCLE) MR. MRS. MISS DR.

LAST NAME: LAST NAME:

FIRST NAME: M.I.: FIRST NAME: M.I.:

SEX: MALE FEMALE SEX: MALE FEMALE

RELIGION: RELIGION:

DATE OF BIRTH: DATE OF BIRTH:

MARITAL STATUS: MARITAL STATUS:

OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION:

EMPLOYER: EMPLOYER:

WORK TELEPHONE #: WORK TELEPHONE #:

CELL TELEPHONE #: CELL TELEPHONE #:

PRIMARY LANGUAGE: PRIMARY LANGUAGE:

SPECIAL INTERESTS/TALENTS: SPECIAL INTERESTS/TALENTS:

CHILDREN/OTHER MEMBERS:__________________________________________________________________________

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OR EMPLOYER

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ANY HOMEBOUND/BEDRIDDEN MEMBERS IN THE HOUSEHOLD? NO YES/NAME:_________________________________

for Maria Accardi, Salvatore Accardi,

Robert Baciuska, Margaret Bailey,

Maria Basmas, Arthur Bellini,

Renee Brehaut, Louise Callus,

Robert Callus, John & Marge Di Grazia,

Margherita C. Dougherty, Marion Durkin,

Kathy Fitzsimmons, Catherine Foley,

Giomar & Alba Galeano, Anne Gengler,

Jane Gomez, Gloria Gonzalez, Lucille Greiner,

Rita Grossman, Linda A. Kane,

Mitchell Kraeling, Richard Mahoney,

Joe Marino, Maureen McCollum,

Barbara Mc Eneaney, Dennis Michiels,

Bunny Mitthauer, Carlos Morales,

Kenneth Nieves, Michael Nolan,

Carol O’Connell, Ed Pavia, Mary Kean Pavia,

Rocco Pefola, James Pesola,

Eleanor Ramos, Kay Randall, Diana Reilly,

Joanne Russo, Lucy Soto, Helena Villela,

John Wilson, Jennie Young

SCRIPTURE REFLECTION

Today’s Gospel narrates the ancient story of the Magi from the East that following a star go to Bethlehem to worship the New Born King of Israel and offer Him their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Like the Magi from the East we too are seeking for Jesus. We too follow the star of faith that shines in our hearts. We too bring Him our gifts, our gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

“Alas,” you say, “I do not have any gold, or frankincense and myrrh to offer Him.” But, you see, you do! God has given you gifts. Remember the little drummer boy of the song? He also felt he had no gifts to bring to the Newborn King, but then, he remembered that he could play his drum, and that’s exactly what he did. He played his drum for the King, and the song goes on to say that “Mary nodded” her approval, and the King himself smiled at him. So, what can you do well? What is it that you enjoy doing? What is it that people compliment you when you do it? That is your gift! Let your Faith Star lead you to Jesus and then offer Him the gift or gifts God has given you. Just like the Magi of Old, and the drummer boy of the song, you too will be rewarded beyond measure. (See Matthew 2:1-12)

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women,

and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners

now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Please continue to pray for the following members

of our Armed Forces:

Captain Thomas Collins III, Anthony Costante, Tyler Daly,

Juan Diaz, Michael George Gonzalez, Daniel Ingin,

Susana Ladino, Sgt. Ramon Marrero, Pvt. Jack McKnight,

John Mediate, Sgt. Kelvin O. Melara,

Airman 1st Class Jerome Miles, Lt. Colleen Minihan,

Captain Paul Minihan, Sebastian Moreno,

Sean Joseph Mormon, Sgt. Allyson Parla,

Petty Officer Floyd A. Rivera, Sgt. Sammy Rodriguez,

Benjamin Rhodes, Edwin Sandoval, Luis Sic, Mario Soto,

Brian Sudler, Daniel Sudler, Captain John Talafuse,

Lt. Matthew Talibon, Corp. Daniel Vargas,

Chief Petty Officer William A. Vega,

Captain Johnetta Washington

READINGS FOR THE

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

13 January 2013

1ST READING: ISAIAH 40; 1-5, 9-11

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: PSALM 104

2ND READING: TITUS II: 11-14, III: 4-7

GOSPEL: SAINT LUKE III: 15-16, 21-22

FAITH AND PRAYER

MORE FAITH AND PRAYER

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DECEASED (2012)

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Anthony J. Cintorino 01/01/2012

Walter V. Keane 01/04/2012

Michael D. Barratt 01/13/2012

Catherine M. Mantel 01/14/2012

Sandra Mitchell 01/17/2012

Zaida Bishop Perez 01/22/2012

Pedro A. Gutierrez 01/28/2012

James G. Valentino 01/28/2012

Kevin Lawlor 01/29/2012

Raymond F. Barone 02/07/2012

Winifred Margiotta 02/10/2012

Patrick Carras 02/11/2012

Mary Ann Hanlon 02/25/2012

Jose Jimenez 03/01/2012

Vincent Palladino 03/10/2012

Lucy Paolantonio 03/14/2012

Pauline Y. Washington 03/21/2012

Joseph Mortak 03/22/2012

Lourdes Cruz 09/26/2012

Kathleen A. Grotheer 04/02/2012

Ana Marte 04/02/2012

Eugene J. Galasso 04/03/2012

Berta Paz 04/06/2012

Ernestine C. Reese 04/19/2012

Irene Gaglio 04/27/2012

Kamran C. Philemy 05/03/2012

Eileen Mullin 05/07/2012

Constance Schmiemann 05/08/2012

Yolanda Taus 05/11/2012

Jean Di Russo 05/12/2012

Richard Spinoccia 05/21/2012

James T. Santoro 05/23/2012

Douglas J. Moran 05/24/2012

Rose Filosa 05/24/2012

Charles M. Dugan 05/25/2012

Albert Renken 05/30/2012

Thomas W. Holdener 06/10/2012

Maria Sosa 06/16/2012

Margaret M. Bertram 06/18/2012

Dolores Calderon 06/27/2012

Anna M. Kursar 06/30/2012

Mary J. Uva 07/06/2012

Robert Kerchia 07/21/2012

Robert Michael Jones 07/2012

Margaret Mayce 07/23/2012

Anna Jean Cacciatore 07/25/2012

George W. Barrett 07/29/2012

Mary T. Brenner 07/29/2012

Joseph A. Wolf, Jr. 08/02/2012

Rose Marie Bergna 08/04/2012

Maximino lamar 08/12/2012

Giovanna Pizzillo 08/16/2012

Gina Basile 08/17/2012

Baby Penelope Rosero 08/20/2012

Lorraine M. Siddons 08/23/2012

Anne J. Santo 09/01/2012

Barbara A. Tomasicchio 09/07/2012

Lawrence Curry 09/14/2012

Anne Wennisch 09/15/2012

Nina Carlo 09/22/2012

Ionie R. White 09/24/2012

John L. Avelli 09/25/2012

Lourdes Cruz 09/26/2012

Antonio J. Rodriguez 09/26/2012

Albert Laiback 09/28/2012

Antonio Baez 10/06/2012

Dorothy J. Mahler 10/06/2012

Rita K. Bopp 10/07/2012

Frank Stevens 10/10/2012

Stephen J. Rannazzisi 10/23/2012

Rita J. Zitelli 10/29/2012

Catherine E. Riley 10/30/2012

Fritz Nagy 11/03/2012

Justina Malave 11/13/2012

Kathryn V. Abernethy 11/18/2012

John L. Vanek 11/26/2012

Frances D. Barratt 11/26/2012

Mary Catherine Fee 11/29/2012

Luciano Sorante 11/30/2012

John Pirro 12/03/2012

Brian A. Schlachter 12/06/2012

Bernice Lowe 12/09/2012

Patricia Velez 12/10/2012

Mario Suarez 12/12/2012

Jean Revenko 2012

Modesta Vitale 2012

MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR ALL THOSE WHO WERE

BAPTIZED

IN THE “ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL” CHURCH OF OUR HOLY REDEEMER

SUNDAY, 13 JANUARY 2013

11:30 A.M.

Appropriate Dress is Required

FAITH AND GOVERNMENT

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GOLD, FRANKINCENSE, AND MYRRH/TIME, TALENT, AND TREASURE The Scriptures tell us that an early encounter with Our Holy Redeemer led magi from the east to prostrate themselves, do Him homage, open their treasures, and offer Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (cf. Saint Matthew II: 1 -12). In many ways, the Sunday Bulletin of Our Holy Redeemer tells us the same thing: people enter the house (church), prostrate themselves (genuflect, enter their pew, and kneel), open their treasures (their hearts), and offer Him gifts (time, talent, and treasure).

Please accept my gratitude for your offering. Whether it’s the 25 cents (and more) a week that helps me to satisfy the material and spiritual needs of more than three thousand registered families, or the Catholic Ministries Appeal which helps me to express our indebtedness to Bishop Murphy while at the same time helping him to provide those same needs to people beyond the borders of our Parish, your offering is making a difference; or rather “you” are making a difference!

Let us pray that more people will choose to come home, enter the house, encounter Jesus, prostrate themselves, open their treasures, offer Him gifts, and make a difference with us in 2013.

Catholic ministries appeal ONE FAITH! ONE HOPE! MANY GIFTS!

AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE YOU MADE IN 2012! Goal: $66,100.00 Pledges: $93,068.00 Paid Pledges: $90,712.00 No. Donors: 371

Rebate to Our Holy Redeemer: $32,909.00! Thank you to all those who ‘made a difference’ by making a pledge to the 2012 Catholic Ministries Appeal.

If you haven’t made a pledge, please consider doing so in 2013!

SEE HOW YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

WITH 25 CENTS AND MORE A WEEK (THANK YOU FOR PUTTING IN YOUR 25 CENTS AND MORE!!!)

MASS

29/30 DECEMBER

FIRST COLLECTION

ENVELOPE USERS

E-Giving $ 486.00 16

Prior to Weekend $ 379.00 12

5:00 pm $ 1,691.50 57

7:00 pm $ 333.00 4

7:00 am $ 896.25 20

8:00 am $ 1,431.25 33

9:30 am $ 2,023.25 53

11:30 am $ 2,235.25 57

1:00 pm $ 970.02 18

TOTAL $10,445.52 270

SUNDAY, 22/23 DECEMBER OFFERING ADJUSTED (ONE COLLECTION): $11,954.35

SUNDAY, 29/30 DECEMBER OFFERING (ONE COLLECTION): $10,445.52 NUMBER OF CHILDREN ENVELOPE USERS: 85

FAITH AND FINANCES “God will not be outdone in generosity.”

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Charles Shields III Donald Gallant

Joann Flaherty Sheila Walsh Deacon Cristobal Sanchez

If you are not using

envelopes please call the

rectory and arrange to have them sent to you.

Thank you!

OUR HOLY REDEEMER

23 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY (516) 623-3247

WE ARE OPEN! So please come see us!

FREEPORT RECREATION

CENTER

January Events for Seniors

DANCE TO THE SOUNDS OF TERRY PEARSE & BAT GORDON

Wednesday, 16 January 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. in the Restaurant Lounge

THE BERNIE RADER STORY Tuesday, 22 January

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. One of our heroic veterans from World War II, Mr. Bernie Rader, will be conducting a PowerPoint

Presentation (along with his wife June), on his service in the European Theater.

Please come and listen to the story of his capture and his time spent

as a Prisoner of War.

BIRTHDAYS OF THE MONTH

Friday, 25 January All Birthdays of the month

are celebrated with cake and coffee at 12:00 P.M. in the Senior Lounge.

MOVIE AT 12:00 NOON IN OUR SENIOR LOUNGE Thursday, 31 January

Movie: “Reservation Road” Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo,

and Jennifer Connelly

FREE Popcorn and Beverage!

For more information, please call Deacon Bruce Burnham, Senior Program Director

at (516) 771-4194

HUMAN SERVICES (516) 868-8289

Volunteers are ALWAYS Needed and Very Much Appreciated!!!

Please call Mr. Alfonso Martinez, Director

He is waiting to hear from YOU!

FAITH AND SOCIAL MINISTRY FAITH AROUND THE DIOCESE

SHOPPING HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Closed every Wednesday

DONATIONS ACCEPTED: Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and by appointment.

(516) 623 - 3247

Volunteers Accepted

All the Time!

PRAYERS FROM THE ROMAN MISSAL THAT YOU MAY NEVER HEAR (AND A WORD FROM OUR SAINTS)

“When the brightness of a new star had led three wise men to worship Jesus, they did not see Him ruling over demons, not raising the dead, not restoring sight to the blind or mobility to the lame or speech to the dumb, nor in any action of Divine power. They saw Him, rather, as a Child - silent, at rest, placed in the care of His Mother - in a situation where there appeared no indication of power.

From this lowliness, however, a great miracle was presented. Consequently, the mere sight of that Sacred Infancy to which God the Son of God had adapted Himself was bringing to their eyes a preaching that would be imparted to their ears. What the sound of His voice was not yet presenting, the activity of sight was teaching them. For the entire victory of the Saviour, the One that overcame the devil and the world, began in humility and ended in humility. Its appointed time began under persecution and ended under persecution. Neither the endurance of suffering was lacking to the child, nor the gentleness of a child to the One who would suffer. For, the Only-Begotten Son of God undertook by a single inclination of His majesty both the will to be born as a human being and the ability to be killed by human beings.

Almighty God, therefore, made our extremely bad situation good through His unique lowliness and "destroyed death" along with the author "of death." He did not refuse anything that His persecutors brought down on Him. In obedience to the Father, He bore the cruelties of violent men with the meekest docility. How humble we ought to be, then, how patient, we who, when we meet with any distress, never undergo anything we do not deserve! "Who will boast that they have a pure heart or that they are clean from sin?" (Prov. 20, 9). Blessed John says, "If we say we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us" (1 Jn. 1, 8).

Who will be found so free from guilt that they have not in themselves anything for justice to condemn or mercy to forgive? Consequently, dearly beloved, the whole learning of Christian wisdom consists not in abundance of words, not in cleverness at disputing, not in desire for praise and glory, but in a true and willing humility. This is what the Lord Jesus Christ chose and taught from within the womb of His Mother right up to His torment on the Cross - by enduring everything with fortitude. When the disciples, as the Evangelist says, arguing among themselves as to "which one of them would be greater in the Kingdom of Heaven, [Jesus] called a little child and stood him in their midst and said: 'Amen, I say to you, unless you change yourselves and become like little children, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Whoever, therefore, humble themselves like this child will be the greater in the Kingdom of Heaven."

Christ loves the Childhood that He first took up in both soul and body. Christ loves childhood, the teacher of humility, the rule of innocence, the image of gentleness. Christ loves childhood, to which He directs the characters of older people, to which He brings back old age. Those whom He would raise up to an Eternal Kingdom He disposes to follow His own example." – Saint Leo the Great

Collect O God, Who on this day

revealed Your Only Begotten Son to the nations by the guidance of a star,

grant in Your mercy that we, who know You already by faith,

may be brought to behold the beauty of Your sublime glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,

Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever. Amen

FAITH AND THE ROMAN MISSAL

FAITH AND EDUCATION "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you."

SCHOOL’S OPEN: DRIVE CAREFULLY (both on and off the road)

6 January 2013 – The Epiphany of the Lord

Sunday Readings: Isaiah LX:1-6; Ephesians III:2-3a,5-6; Saint Matthew II:1-12

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Class Day/Session: _________________________________________________

Catechist Name: _________________________________________________

Time of Mass:

GOSPEL QUESTIONS:

Where was Jesus born? ______________________________________________________________________

Who was King? _____________________________________________________________________________

Who arrived from the east and who were they looking for? _________________________________________

What did they see in the sky? _________________________________________________________________

What gifts did they bring Jesus? _______________________________________________________________

How were they warned not to return to Herod? __________________________________________________

NEWS FROM THE DE LA SALLE SCHOOL (516) 379-8660

The new entry way to our school is obvious and welcoming. It has generated many favorable comments. Now, if you look up above the entrance you will see that a stained glass window has been installed. It depicts a young student with St. John Baptist De La Salle, Patron Saint of Teachers, Founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, and man for whom our school is

named. The window was originally in the chapel at La Salle Military Academy in Oakdale. After a 118 year run that institution graduated its last high school class in 2001. We are grateful that the window now has an honored place in its new home in Freeport as the Lasallian legacy on Long Island continues here.

Pope Benedict invites us to the Year of Faith that began in October via his letter Porta Fidei, the “door of faith” (Acts 14:27). Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions, lends his name to the month that begins our calendar year. How fitting that when our students returned to class on 2 January and crossed the threshold of our school door they saw the benevolent eyes of St. La Salle looking down on them and his fraternal embrace reaching out to them. Each day they enter a sacred place intended to nurture their faith and to transform their lives. May each student and graduate of The De La Salle School be guided by God’s Grace in this New Year and may 2013 be a time of blessing for each of us!

USHERS

As more and more people “come home” to Our Holy Redeemer, they need other people to welcome them, seat them, and bring their offering to the Altar. If you are interested in being a “greeter and a seater”, then please call Mr. Jim Lucci at (516) 379-0903.

NOCTURNAL

ADORERS

What ‘presence’ will you give Him for Christmas this year? Why not give Him one hour of Adoration a month??? For more information about the Nocturnal Adoration Society, please call Jane Dengel at (516) 378-0665.

CATECHISTS

How many Gods are there? Why did God make me?

Who is Jesus? Who is the Holy Mother of God?

What is Easter? What is Christmas?

If you know the answers to these and other questions, please call Mrs. Joanne Stuhlinger at (516) 546-1057 and share what you know and Who you know with children who, believe it or not, do NOT know.

HUMAN SERVICES

VOLUNTEERS

Hungry? Thirsty? Naked?

You’re probably not, but there are many who are. In thanksgiving for the bread you have to eat, the water you have to drink, and the clothing you have to wear, please “come home” to Our Holy Redeemer and help us take care of the hungry, the thirsty, and the naked. No amount of time is too little! Please call Mr. Alfonso Martinez at (516) 868-8289.

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REFLEXIÓN SEMANAL

El Evangelio de hoy narra la antigua historia de los magos que vienen del Oriente, siguiendo una estrella y llegan a Belén para adorar al recién nacido Rey de Israel y ofrecerle sus regalos de oro, incienso y mirra. Al igual que esos magos nosotros también vamos en busca de Jesús. Nosotros también seguimos la estrella de la fe que ilumina el camino en nuestro corazón. Nosotros también traemos nuestros dones, nuestro oro, nuestro incienso, nuestra mirra. “Ay,” dice Usted, “yo no tengo oro, ni incienso ni mirra que ofrecerle al Rey.” Pero, vea, Usted sí los tiene. Dios le ha dado a Usted dones. ¿Recuerda al niñito de la canción, el pastorcillo que tocaba el tambor? El tampoco creía que tenía regalos que ofrecerle al recién nacido Rey, pero entonces, se recordó que sabía tocar su tambor, y eso es lo que hizo. Él tocó su tambor para el Rey. ¿Qué puede hacer Usted bien? ¿Qué es lo que Usted disfruta de hacer? ¿Qué es lo que Usted recibe elogios cuando lo hace? Ese

es su don. Deje que su estrella de fe lo guíe a Jesús y entonces ofrézcale el don que Dios le ha dado. Tal como los magos de ayer, y el pastorcillo tamboril, Usted recibirá una recompensa que sobrepasa su imaginación (Vea Mateo 2:1-12).

El comenzó a Enseñarles Muchas Cosas Los Diez Mandamientos Explicados por el Catecismo

El comenzó a Enseñarles Muchas Cosas Los Diez Mandamientos Explicados por el Catecismo

El divorcio

2382 El Señor Jesús insiste en la intención original del Creador que quería un matrimonio indisoluble (cf Mt 5, 31-32; 19, 3-9; Mc 10, 9; Lc 16, 18; 1 Co 7, 10-11), y deroga la tolerancia que se había introducido en la ley antigua (cf Mt 19, 7-9).

Entre bautizados, “el matrimonio rato y consumado no puede ser disuelto por ningún poder humano ni por ninguna causa fuera de la muerte” (CIC can. 1141).

2383 La separación de los esposos con permanencia del vínculo matrimonial puede ser legítima en ciertos casos previstos por el Derecho Canónico (cf CIC can. 1151-1155).

Si el divorcio civil representa la única manera posible de asegurar ciertos derechos legítimos, el cuidado de los hijos o la defensa del patrimonio, puede ser tolerado sin constituir una falta moral.

PROGRAMA SUPLEMENTAL DE ALIMENTOS

Para mujeres embarazadas y postparto por 6 meses, infantes y para niños hasta los 5 años de familias con bajo ingreso.

Proveemos asistencia de alimentos, educación nutricional y evaluación de salud.

Le damos referencia a médicos y agencias de servicios humanos.

LLAME al 516-377-0157 o VENGA A NUESTRA OFICINA:

Caridades Católicas: Programa WIC 38 Saint Johns Place, Freeport, N. Y. 11520

El USDA es un Empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades

Oremos (Por los Hombres y Mujeres en las Fuerzas Armadas)

Captain Thomas Collins III, Anthony Costante, Tyler Daly, Juan Diaz, Michael George Gonzalez, Daniel Ingin,

Susana Ladino, Sgt. Ramon Marrero, Pvt. Jack McKnight, John Mediate, Airman First Class Jerome Miles,

Lt. Colleen Minihan, Captain Paul Minihan, Sebastian Moreno, Sean Joseph Mormon, Sgt. Allyson Parla, Petty officer Floyd A. Rivera, Benjamin Rhodes, Sgt. Sammy Rodriguez, Edwin Sandoval, Luis Sic,

Mario Soto, Brian Sudler, Daniel Sudler, Captain John Talafuse, Lt. Matthew Talibon, Corp. Daniel Vargas,

Chief Petty Officer William A. Vega, Captain Johnetta Washington

LA VIRGEN MARÍA VISITA TU HOGAR

Este grupo visita los hogares con la imagen de la Virgen de Fátima para rezar el Rosario con la familia tan a menudo como lo deseen. Si desea que lo visiten a usted o a su familia o amistades, favor llame a Berta al (516) 379-8270 o a Gresmy al (516) 670-2687.

Grupo Carismático Cristo Vive

Lo invita a acompañarlos todos los domingos de 7:30 a 9:00 pm en el Auditorio. El grupo Cristo Vive visita los hogares de las personas que no pueden salir. Favor llamar a Cándido Bran al

(516) 852-4320 para información.

GRUPO SANTO REDENTOR

Acompáñenos los martes de 7:30 a 9:30 PM en el sótano de la Escuela. Para más información llame a Carlos Morales (631) 575-3244.

LECTURAS PARA EL

Domingo 13 de Enero del 2013

EL BAUTISMO DEL SEÑOR

1ra Lectura: Isaías 40, 1-5. 9-11

Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 103

2da Lectura: Tito 2, 11-14; 3, 4-7

Evangelio: San Mateo 3, 15-16. 21-22

¿Necesita usted o alguien que usted conoce recibir los sacramentos de Iniciación?

Es decir:

Bautismo Primera Santa Comunión

y/o Confirmación?

Si así es, comuníquese con el Sr. Jorge Miranda en la Iglesia o llame a la Rectoría para

hablar con el Diácono Sánchez (516) 378-0665 durante Horas de Oficina.

PARROQUIA DE NUESTRO SANTO REDENTOR

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FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520

(516) 378-0665

CENSO PARROQUIAL 2013/FORMULARIO DE REGISTRACIÓN

FAVOR ESCRIBA EN LETRA DE MOLDE CLARA. MANTENDREMOS CONFIDENCIAL TODA LA INFORMACIÓN. SELLE EN UN SOBRE LA FORMA COMPLETADA Y DEVUÉLVALA A LA RECTORÍA O DEPOSÍTELA EN LA CESTA DE LA COLECTA.

FECHA DE HOY: ___________________________

¿ESTÁ USTED REGISTRADO EN NUESTRO SANTO REDENTOR? SÍ NO SI SÍ, SOBRE #: _____________

NOMBRE DE FAMILIA: _______________________________________________________________________

DIRECCIÓN: _______________________________________________________________________________

CIUDAD: ____________________________ ESTADO: __________________ CÓDIGO POSTAL: ______________

TELÉFONO EN LA CASA #: __________________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________

TIEMPO QUE HA VIVIDO EN SU DIRECCIÓN ACTUAL: _____________

MIEMBROS DE LA FAMILIA:

ADULTO #1: ADULTO #2:______________________________________

TÍTULO: (HAGA UN CÍRCULO) SR. SRA. SRTA. DR. TÍTULO: (HAGA UN CÍRCULO) SR. SRA. SRTA. DR.

APELLIDO: APELLIDO:

PRIMER NOMBRE: I. M.: PRIMER NOMBRE: I. M.:

SEXO: MACHO HEMBRA SEXO: MACHO HEMBRA

RELIGIÓN: RELIGIÓN:

FECHA DE NACIMIENTO: FECHA DE NACIMIENTO:

ESTADO MATRIMONIAL: ESTADO MATRIMONIAL:

OCUPACIÓN: OCUPACIÓN:

PATRÓN: PATRÓN:

TELÉFONO DE TRABAJO: TELÉFONO DE TRABAJO:

TELÉFONO CELULAR: TELÉFONO CELULAR:

IDIOMA PRINCIPAL: IDIOMA PRINCIPAL:

INTERESES ESPECIALES / TALENTOS INTERESES ESPECIALES / TALENTOS

NIÑOS/OTROS MIEMBROS:___________________________________________________________________________

NOMBRE FECHA DE

NACIMIENTO M/H RELACIÓN ESCUELA A LA QUE ASISTE Y GRADO

O NOMBRE DE SU PATRÓN

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

¿ALGÚN MIEMBRO DE LA FAMILIA QUE NO PUEDA SALIR / O QUE ESTÉ INVALIDO? NO SÍ/NOMBRE:___________________

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Directions: Find the words below from today’s Scripture reading in the puzzle. Words can go horizontally, vertically, and diagonally in all directions (as shown).

GIFTS OF GOLD, FRANKINCENSE,

AND MYRRH “And behold, the star that they had seen at

its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the Child was. They were overjoyed

at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the Child

with Mary His mother. They prostrated

themselves and did Him homage.”

Saint Matthew II:8-10

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