FAITH AND THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS OFFERINGS FOR THE WEEK OF 4 MAY

MASSES Monday, 5 May 7:30 am † Elinor O’Hare 12:10 pm † Joseph Scalamandre Tuesday, 6 May 7:30 am † John Rizzo, Sr. 12:10 pm † Martin & John Callahan Wednesday, 7 May 7:30 am † Vincenzo Gambino 12:10 pm † Shawn Madigan 7:00 pm In Thanksgiving to Saint Michael Thursday, 8 May 7:30 am † Souls in Purgatory 12:10 pm † Maria Accardi Friday, 9 May 7:30 am † Thomas J. Suchan 12:10 pm † William & John Pontecorvo Saturday, 10 May 8:00 am † Maureen Elizabeth Sandhaas 5:00 pm † Decd. Mbrs. of the Duffy Family 7:00 pm Parishioners of Our Holy Redeemer/Freeport Sunday, 11 May, Fourth Sunday of Easter 7:00 am Intentions of Bishop Murphy 8:00 am † Decd. Mbrs. of the Holy Name Society 9:30 am † Esteline Avaloy † Lillian Munzer † Marie Sheehan † Horacio Sobral Bezerra 11:30 am † Maria Accardi 1:00 pm Mother’s Day Novena

BREAD & WINE

Josephine Marguerite Longua † Kamran Philemy

THE FRUIT OF OUR CENTENARY YEAR continues with

A TIME TO REMEMBER & A TIME TO BE REMEMBERED

BREAD & WINE

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SANCTUARY CANDLES

ALTAR

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FLOWERS

 A WORD ABOUT OFFERINGS  During the Centenary Year (2011-2012) celebration of our absolutely beautiful church, our Parish family came home for Mass and we remembered one another with the flowers that adorn the Altar, with the candles that light up the Sanctuary, with the bread and wine that is offered, and of course in the way par excellence, we remembered one another in the Priest’s Mass Intention that is lifted up with the help of all of our other remembrances! Thank you for coming home and remembering one another! Thank you for coming home and remembering Him Who said:

“Do this in Memory of Me!”

SANCTUARY CANDLES

ALTAR FLOWERS

† Kamran Philemy

† Kamran Philemy

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 #: _________________________________________________

PREPARING FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AT OUR HOLY REDEEMER Dear Lord Jesus, we ask that You bless these children as they prepare to receive You in Holy Communion for the first time this May. We pray that they may be filled with Your Light and strengthened by Your Love. May Our Blessed Mother, Mary, protect these children and show them the way to You Who live and reign with the Father, in the Unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen. Lianette Abreu Diliana Abreu Litzy Almonte Rosalinda Amaya Galeas Emely Andrino Katherine Argueta Estreya Benavidez Maciel Bisono Juan Carlos Bonilla Derek Boswell Adrian Bous Trinity Bowers Liana Brito Lizleiny Brito Jordan Bumpass-Paul Carlos Calderon Jennifer Cartagena Patrick Castro Brian Clukies Darren Collado Jocelynn Cornejo Enamorado Angelyse Cruz Banessa Cruz Joselyn Cruz Yanelyse Cruz Yarmin Cruz Kevin Cubias Guillermo Deleon Jonathan DeLeon Crismely Duran Carlos Escobar Samantha Fernandez Aneudys Garcia Daneudys Garcia Fernando Garcia Amelia Gause Domenica Gianferrara Amberly Gonzalez

Reymon Gonzalez Gianna Grullon Brian Hernandez Lizy Iraheta Jemell Jamieson Angelina Jasser Lara Jasser Sidney Jean-Baptiste Jesse Jafari Jones-Campbell Camila Lemus Jacob Leon Lesly Lopez Nelson Malmor Katie Marcia Lizbeth Marte Chelsea Martinez James Martini Jurneé Matthews-Speller Giovanny Menjivar-Aviles Adam Modni Jake Muchnick John Munoz Kaitlyn Murphy Tiffany Napoles Gabriella Negron Angel Nunez Jenifer Nunez Laura Nunez Anais Olivo Angelica Olivo Bryan Orellana Junior Pacheco Michael Paez Valentina Parra-Rodriguez Miguel Payamps Mikaela Payamps Cristopher Paz Portillo Maximo Paz Portillo Angel Pena

Eileen Pichardo Nadaly Pichardo Kiarah Polanco Jacqueline Portillo Jasmine Quezada-Tejada Camila Quijada Katieanne Rafferty Chazz Rahynes Mylan Rahynes Richard Ramirez Isabel Reyes Isabella Richardson Sanaiyah Richardson Jadeyn Rivera Alexis Rodriguez Savannah Rodriguez Shelby Rodriguez Sophia Rodriguez Keyla Romero Jason Rosal Jennifer Rosal Jhannibel Sanchez Jhorddy Sanchez Shiann Sanchez Melvin Saravia-Romero Emmanuel Serrata Victoria Shim Cassie Smith Samantha Sobrevilla Adrianna Taveras Esterline Torres Jasmine Torres Ashley Triminio-Turcios Brenin Velasquez Edwin Velasquez Evelyn Villalobos Dylan Woodward Michael Zarcone

PRAYING WITH THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Thursday Evenings

8, 15, 22 MAY & 5 JUNE 7:00 P.M.

Lower Church The Holy Spirit brought people together into a Christian Community which was the basis of the early Church. Come and catch the Spirit this Easter Season as we gather as a faith community. We will read and study the Acts of the Apostles over a four week period. Bibles will be available to borrow or your may bring your own. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Siani at (516) 378-6696, Braulio Cacao at (516) 279-0232, Carolyn Jimenez at (516) 546-8040 or Carolyn Terzulli at (516) 546-3910. In the words of Pope Francis: “We need to let ourselves by imbued with the light of the Holy Spirit so that He introduces us the Truth of God, who is the only Lord of our lives.” ‘Truth, according to the Christian faith, is God’s love for us in Jesus Christ. Therefore, truth is a relationship. Let us ask ourselves if we have actually taken a few steps to get to know Christ and the truths of faith more by reading and meditating on the Scripture.”

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Catholic Ministries Appeal At this special time of year, let us bear witness to the Resurrection of Our Holy Redeemer by doing good deeds with the help of the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Your gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal helps provide: SHELTER

EDUCATION

INSPIRATION

through affordable, safe housing for seniors and the handicapped.

for our Seminarians as they follow the call to serve as Priests.

for our young people so they can grow in their faith through Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry programs.

By participating in the Catholic Ministries Appeal we are given the opportunity to proclaim the message of Christ Jesus, Risen from the Dead. If you haven’t made your pledge yet, please consider doing so today! Thank you!

 You can make a difference! Please make your check payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal and either mail directly to the Diocese at the address below or deposit it in the Sunday Offertory Basket. Thank you!

Parish: _________________________________________________ Name: _________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________ Donor Signature: _________________________________________

Pledge: $ ______________ Down Payment: $ ______________ Balance: $ ______________  Monthly

 Quarterly

 Annually

 Other

Catholic Ministries Appeal, Diocese of Rockville Centre, P.O. Box 4000, Rockville Centre, New York 11571-4000 www.drvc.org/cma.html

 NOW A LETTER FROM FATHER ARCOLEO  OUR HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 37 SOUTH OCEAN AVENUE FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520 (516) 378-0665

1911-2011

4 May 2014

Dear Reader, Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Among the many people in the Church who have proclaimed that Good News throughout the centuries, I would like to call your attention to two of them: Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. Both of these men were Priests. Both of these men were Bishops. Both of these men were Popes, and on 27 April 2014, both of these men were canonized Saints! Alleluia! Alleluia! What a gift to be a Priest! (Please pray for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood.) What a gift to be a Bishop! (Please pray for our Bishops, especially recently Ordained Bishop Andrzej Jerzy Zglejszewski.) What a gift to be a Pope! (Please pray for the Pope.) What a gift to be a Saint! (Please pray to our Saints.) And while all of us are not chosen to be Priests, Bishops, and Popes; all of us are called to be Saints. Alleluia! Alleluia! In the context of this Easter-letter, a Saint can be defined as a person who like Christ Himself, consistently proclaims the Good News: in good times and bad, sickness and health; in season and out of season; when popular and unpopular. Pope John XXIII did this. Pope John Paul II did this. And so can you! As a matter of fact, over the past five years with the help of your contribution to the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA), you have already proclaimed the Good News and that proclamation has:  Delivered and/or served more than 550,000 meals to senior citizens and young families in need  Assisted more than 100,000 families through parish outreach centers and soup kitchens  Ministered to more than 300,000 patients and their families in local hospitals through the Diocesan Office of Hospital Ministry  Provided a Catholic Education to more than 113,000 of our children in public schools  Educated and formed future Priests and lay leaders for the Diocese of Rockville Centre  Brought the Word of God to more than 50,000 students in secular colleges across Long Island Please accept my gratitude for your pursuit of Sainthood. It has not only made a difference in the lives of those who benefit from the services provided by the Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA), but it has made a difference in my life as well which I look forward to proclaiming with you as your Pastor for another six years. Alleluia! Alleluia! In the Light of the Resurrection,

Rev. Father Douglas R. Arcoleo Pastor

WHERE COMING HOME IS WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT!

Be a Better You Health Fair! OUR HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Outreach, 87 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520

Sunday, 8 June 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Raffles • Prizes • Goodie Bags • Free Health Screenings

Legal Services • Financial Counseling

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Infants/Children

Teens

Adults

WIC Nutrition Dental Care Eye Care Kids Safe Mercy Hospital South Nassau Communities Hosp. Family Practice

Dental Care Eye Care Recreation Center Healthy Snacks Rethink Your Drink Poetry Corner

Dental Care Eye Care Blood Pressure Cholesterol Blood Sugar Immigration Issues Financial Counseling

Seniors Eye Care Medical Alert Eldercare Legal Information - living wills - healthcare Meals on Wheels Fall Prevention

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 IN: DRIVE CAREFULLY (both on and off the road)

NEWS FROM THE DE LA SALLE SCHOOL (516) 379-8660 Our Twelfth Annual Spring Gala is Friday, 16 May 2014 at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place. Tickets cost $200 and proceeds benefit The De La Salle School Scholarship Fund. Our honoree is Douglas Valerio, a generous member of our Board of Trustees. Among his ways of supporting our ministry of Catholic education was his generous contribution towards our school’s share of the cost of replacing the gym floor. We also are conducting a raffle with cash prizes of $5,000, $2,500, and$1,000 to be drawn at the Gala. (You do not need to be present to win.) No more than 500 tickets will be sold and a ticket is available for a donation of $100. It you are unable to attend the Gala or participate in the raffle yet wish to invest in our students, donations of any amount are welcome. Contributions for any purpose can be made either via our website www.DeLaSalleSchool.org, through street mail to 87 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520, or by delivering your gift in person to the school office between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM any school day. Thanks!

4 May 2014 – The Third Sunday of Easter A Sunday Readings: Acts II: 14, 22-33; I Peter I: 17-21; Saint Luke XXIV: 13-35

Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________ Class Day/Session: __________________________________________________ Catechist Name: ____________________________________________________ Mass Time (Circle One): Sat: 5:00 PM  7:00 PM  Sun: 7:00 AM  8:00 AM  9:30 AM  11:30 AM  1:00 PM

GOSPEL QUESTIONS: (Religious Education Students please answer ALL questions) Fill in the blanks:

What was the village that two of Jesus’ disciples were traveling to? “The village that two of Jesus’ disciples were traveling to was __________________________________________. Who drew near to them and walked with them? “___________________________________ drew near to them and walked with them.” Did they know it was Jesus? “They did ____________________ know it was Jesus.” When did they recognize Jesus? “They recognized Jesus __________________________________________ ____________________________________________________.” What happened after they recognized Jesus?

“After

they recognized Jesus ___________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________.

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS: Charles Shields III Joann Flaherty

FAITH AND FINANCES

Donald Gallant Sheila Walsh

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 A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTOR  The men and women we call Saints, are those who lived lives in response to the Love God offered them through the Life, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Our Holy Redeemer Christ Jesus! They may have fed the hungry, and gave drink to the thirsty. They may have clothed the naked and visited the sick. They may have visited the imprisoned and welcomed the stranger. They may have instructed the ignorant and counseled the doubtful. Whatever they may have done, they did it in response to what was done for them! That is how God makes a Saint, and Saints are what God is making at Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport!

How Can I Increase My Almsgiving Throughout Easter? (How about giving 25 Cents More a Week?)

26/27 APRIL MASS E-Giving Prior to Weekend 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 am 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 1:30 pm

TOTAL

FIRST

COLLECTION

ENVELOPE USERS

$ 563.50 $ 805.00 $ 2,342.00 $ 620.00 $ 1,083.50 $ 1,097.75 $ 1,889.75 $ 2,284.00 $ 1,677.88

21 23 67 21 35 25 69 80 39

$12,363.38

380

SECOND COLLECTION (COLA)

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

126.00 67.00 613.00 272.00 372.00 316.00 426.25 505.00 725.00

$ 3,422.25

ENVELOPE USERS

3 4 43 8 28 17 28 32 16

179

SUNDAY, 26/27 APRIL COLLECTION TOTAL: $15,785.63 FIRST COLLECTION TOTAL: $12,363.38 SECOND COLLECTION (COST OF LIVING) TOTAL: $ 3,422.25 NUMBER OF CHILDREN ENVELOPE USERS: 186

FAITH AND PRAYER SCRIPTURE REFLECTION Please Pray for Our Beloved Deceased:

Frank Cozzetto

READINGS FOR

11 May 2014 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

 1ST READING: ACTS II: 14, 22-33 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: PSALM 16 2ND READING: 1 PETER I: 17-21 GOSPEL: SAINT LUKE XXIV: 13-35

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

On this Third Sunday of Easter we consider with wonder the account of Jesus appearing to the disciples on their way to Emmaus. These two disciples went to Emmaus discouraged and without hope, but after their encounter with the Resurrected Jesus they returned to Jerusalem full of hope and excitement. “Were not our hearts burning within us while He spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?” (See Luke 24:13-35). This account gives us two sure signs of the presence of the Resurrected Jesus among us. First as we see above, our hearts burn within us when Scripture is read and explained to us. This is a sure sign of the presence of the Holy Spirit in us. For the second sign we must go on reading: “Then the two recounted . . . how He was made known to them in the braking of bread.” Yes! In the breaking of bread! It is in the Holy Eucharist that the eyes of faith are opened and the Resurrected Lord is made known to us! Sure, we may have days of gloom in which our hearts are heavy and we feel downcast, but if we keep our eyes and ears and above all our hearts open, then when we come to Mass and we listen to the Scriptures and partake of the Eucharist we return home full of hope and excitement because we have recognized Him in the breaking of the bread.

Mary Acosta, Virginia Brehaut, Gerard Burton, Blanca Cales, Louise Callus, Warren P. Cochol, Rosemary Curran, Anne Dantes, Felicitas DeLa Garma, Raymond Enright, Roseann Feeney, Ron Flood, Kathy Hobkirk, Jennifer Johnson, “Baby Joshua”, “Baby Juliana”, Linda A. Kane, Nancy Lamb, Fr. Matthew Kottaram, Josephine Lucci, Barbara McEneaney, Amanda Mucaria, Adryana Navarro, Paul Navarro, Andrew Owen, Clare Pirro, Jessica Quiroz, Justin Ramos, Kathleen Randal, Frederick Roberts, Sylvia Roberts, Matthew Ryan, Lidiana Santiago, Victor Schipani, Juan Antonio Villatoro, Ray Washecka

Please Pray for Our Priests

(And please do not forget our Seminarian: Brother Pierre Toussaint (Alain) Guiteau, C.F.R.)

Heavenly Father, please grant to Your Faithful servants, the grace and strength to carry out Your mission for the Church each day. Keep our Priests close to You and continue to inspire them to serve others in Your Holy Name. Please help to inspire men who are called to a Priestly vocation to answer Your call and to participate in the fullness that You have planned for them. Amen.

4 May: Our Holy Father Pope Francis & Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI 5 May: Father Michael Edathil & Father Nesly Jean-Jacques, S.M.M. 6 May: Father Chang Shik Jung & Father Diarmuid F. McGann 7 May: Father Fortunatus Mugisha & Father Gabriel Muteru 8 May: Father Jude C. Ndughu & Father Vian Ntegerej’Imana 9 May: All Retired Priests 10 May: Father Nicholas Owino Onyach, F.M.H. & Father John Whelan

FAITH AND SOCIAL MINISTRY OUR HOLY REDEEMER

HUMAN SERVICES (516) 868-8289 Hours: Monday through Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Thanks be to God for the Spirit of Generosity that inspires you to help us to do the Lord’s work in Freeport!

23 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY

BARGAINS

EVERY DAY!

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

Please call Alfonso Martinez, Director at (516) 868-8289.

He is waiting to hear from YOU!

VOLUNTEERS ACCEPTED ALL THE TIME!

THE YEAR OF FAITH AND THE YEAR AFTER 4 May 2014 (Return this Completed Form to the Rectory before: 12 May 2014) Any confirmed Catholic and registered parishioner of Our Holy Redeemer who is 19 years old or younger (born after 23 November 1994) is eligible to answer a weekly “YEAR OF FAITH AND YEAR AFTER” question from the bulletin for a chance to earn as much as $1,750.00. Answers can be found in the Section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church as noted underneath the question and recorded in the format below. And the twenty-first question is:

Question #21: What are the effects of Confirmation? (From: PART II: THE CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY/SECTION 2: THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH) Answer: Chapter Title: ____________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph Title: __________________________________________________________________________ Name: _______________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ Telephone #: _________________________

Nocturnal Adoration Society

WHAT CAN YOU GIVE HIM, WHO HAS GIVEN UP SO MUCH FOR YOU???

WHY NOT GIVE HIM ONE HOUR OF ADORATION A MONTH? (For more information, complete the form below and place it in the Sunday Offertory basket or call Jane Dengel at (516) 379-2331)

 Nocturnal Adoration Society Our Holy Redeemer Parish Yes, I am interested in giving Him my presence for one hour each month. Please send me more information about the Nocturnal Adoration Society.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ Telephone #: ______________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________________________________________________________ Registered Parishioner:

 Yes

 No

OUR HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 37 SOUTH OCEAN AVENUE FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520

(516) 378-0665

presents

FAMILY FILM NIGHT Friday, 9 May 2014 7:30 P.M. Lower Church

“Come home” and see Pope Saint John Paul II!”

Everyone is Welcome! Bring the Whole Family!

FREEPORT RECREATION CENTER A New Event Starting this May

“CATCH 2014” CHECK-IN AND TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH! Sponsored by South Nassau Communities Hospital

WEDNESDAYS from 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 7, 14, 21, May & 4, 11 June (7 May & 11 June meet 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.)

This free, 6-week program is designed for adults who want to improve their health, learn strategies for wellness, and reduce risks associated with overweight and obesity. It’s time to take charge… YOU CAN DO IT… and we’re here to help!

5TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S SILENT RETREAT “Behold Thy Son” Friday, 9 May to Saturday, 10 May 2013

 Session 1: Making a commitment to better health  Session 2: What you need to know about overweight and obesity  Session 3: Take good care of your heart  Session 4: Understanding the Dangers of Diabetes… and what you can do to prevent them  Session 5: The Health Benefits of Activity and Exercise  Session 6: Keys to Success and Staying Motivated

Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington

There is no cost to participate.

(Make Check payable to Saint Patrick’s Parish)

Please register today by calling the Department of Community Education at (516) 377-5333.

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HISTORY OF THE VIETNAM WAR TOLD BY: THOSE WHO WERE THERE Tuesday, 13 May 10:00 A.M. No Activity Card Required

DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF TERRY PEARSE & BAT GORDON Wednesday, 21 May 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. in Room 101 No Charge

 For more information please call Deacon Bruce Burnham, Senior Program Director at (516) 771-4194 Monday - Friday, 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass  Adoration Reflections  Confession Beautiful Grounds, Private Room w/shower, dinner on Friday, three (3) meals on Saturday: $110 per person Check in to the Seminary on Friday between 1:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. Ends at 9:00 P.M. on Saturday To register, send form below to:

St. Patrick’s Rectory, 280 East Main Street, Smithtown, New York 11787 Attn. Legion of Mary For more info or to register contact Corinne Addiss @ (631) 804-7222 or [email protected]

Women’s 5th Annual Silent Retreat Response Name __________________________________________ Parish __________________________________________ Address _________________________________________ Town/Zip ________________________________________ Phone # ___________________________________ Email __________________________________________ Any special dietary needs? _________________________ Approx. arrival time ___________________

NOW A WORD FROM OUR SAINTS BY: POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II APOSTOLIC LETTER

NOVO MILLENNIO INEUNTE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE JOHN PAUL II TO THE BISHOPS, CLERGY AND LAY FAITHFUL AT THE CLOSE OF THE GREAT JUBILEE OF THE YEAR 2000 To my Brother Bishops, To Priests and Deacons, Men and Women Religious, and all the Lay Faithful. 1. At the beginning of the new millennium, and at the close of the Great Jubilee during which we celebrated the two thousandth anniversary of the birth of Jesus and a new stage of the Church's journey begins, our hearts ring out with the words of Jesus when one day, after speaking to the crowds from Simon's boat, He invited the Apostle to "put out into the deep" for a catch: "Duc in altum" (Lk 5:4). Peter and his first companions trusted Christ's words, and cast the nets. "When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish" (Lk 5:6). Duc in altum! These words ring out for us today, and they invite us to remember the past with gratitude, to live the present with enthusiasm and to look forward to the future with confidence: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever" (Heb 13:8). The Church's joy was great this year, as she devoted herself to contemplating the face of her Bridegroom and Lord. She became more than ever a pilgrim people, led by Him Who is the "the great shepherd of the sheep" (Heb 13:20). With extraordinary energy, involving so many of her members, the People of God here in Rome, as well as in Jerusalem and in all the individual local churches, went through the "Holy Door" that is Christ. To him Who is the goal of history and the one Saviour of the world, the Church and the Spirit cried out: "Marana tha — Come, Lord Jesus" (cf. Rev 22:17, 20; 1 Cor 16:22). It is impossible to take the measure of this event of grace which in the course of the year has touched people's hearts. But certainly, "a river of living water", the water that continually flows "from the throne of God and of the Lamb" (cf. Rev 22:1), has been poured out on the Church. This is the water of the Spirit which quenches thirst and brings new life (cf. Jn 4:14). This is the merciful love of the Father which has once again been made known and given to us in Christ. At the end of this year we can repeat with renewed jubilation the ancient words of thanksgiving: "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His love endures forever" (Ps 118:1). 2. For all this, I feel the need to write to you, dearly beloved, to share this song of praise with you. From the beginning of my Pontificate, my thoughts had been on this Holy Year 2000 as an important appointment. I thought of its celebration as a providential opportunity during which the Church, thirty-five years after the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, would examine how far she had renewed herself, in order to be able to take up her evangelizing mission with fresh enthusiasm. Has the Jubilee succeeded in this aim? Our commitment, with its generous efforts and inevitable failings, is under God's scrutiny. But we cannot fail to give thanks for the "marvels" the Lord has worked for us: "Misericordias Domini in aeternum cantabo" (Ps 89:2). At the same time, what we have observed demands to be reconsidered, and in a sense "deciphered", in order to hear what the Spirit has been saying to the Church (cf. Rev 2:7,11,17, etc.) during this most intense year. (To be continued next Sunday …)

NOW A WORD FROM OUR SAINTS BY: POPE SAINT JOHN XXIII AD PETRI CATHEDRAM ENCYCLICAL OF POPE JOHN XXIII ON TRUTH, UNITY AND PEACE, IN A SPIRIT OF CHARITY 29 June 1959 To the Venerable Brethren, the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops, and other Local Ordinaries in Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See, and to all the Priests and Faithful of the Catholic world. Venerable Brethren and Beloved Sons, Greetings and Apostolic Benediction. We who have been elevated despite Our unworthiness to the Chair of Peter have often reflected on the things We saw and heard when Our predecessor passed from this life. Virtually the entire world, regardless of race or creed, mourned his passing. And then when We were summoned to the dignity of Sovereign Pontiff, great numbers of people, although occupied with other things or weighed down with troubles and difficulties, turned their thoughts and affections to us, and placed their hopes and expectations in Us. 2. For these reflections of Ours, We have drawn comfort and instruction. For this experience certainly is clear indication that the Catholic Church is forever young and is indeed a standard raised before the nations.(1) From her come a pervading light and a gentle love which reach all men. 3. Then We revealed Our plans to summon an Ecumenical Council and a Roman Synod, as well as to revise the Code of Canon Law in accordance with present needs and to issue a new Code of Canon Law for the Church of the Oriental Rite. This announcement received widespread approval and bolstered the universal hope that the hearts of men would be stirred to a fuller and deeper recognition of truth, a renewal of Christian morals, and a restoration of unity, harmony, and peace. Truth, Unity, Peace. 4. Today as We address Our first Encyclical Letter to the entire Catholic world, Our apostolic office clearly demands that We discuss three objectives—truth, unity, and peace—and indicate how they may be achieved and advanced in a spirit of charity. 5. May the light of the Holy Spirit come upon Us from on high as We write this letter and upon you as you read it. May the grace of God move all men to attain these objectives, which all desire, even though prejudices, great difficulties, and many obstacles stand in the way of their achievement. (To be continued next Sunday …)

OUR HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH & THE VIETNAM WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO:

COME HOME TO OUR HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 37 SOUTH OCEAN AVENUE FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520

6th ANNUAL PRE-MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER VIGIL

SUNDAY, 18 MAY 2014 7:00 P.M. Guest of Honour:

Bernie Radar, WWII Prisoner of War (POW) Come and pray with us AS WE HONOUR those brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and ‘laid down their lives for their friends’ so that we “may have life and have it to the full” (Saint John X: 10).

Refreshments following the Service. For more information please call the Rectory at (516) 378-0665.

Come Home Dressed for

the Supper of the Lamb on

Tie-One-On ‘with a Hat’ and “No Jeans” Sunday … in the Footsteps of

Saint Paul

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 18 – 22 August 2014 For Students entering Pre-K through 6th Grade in September,

Games, Crafts, Fun!!!

SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 11 May 2014 Third Sunday of Easter

Come Home Clothed in

Junior Counselors NeededGrade 7 and up! Please contact Our Holy Redeemer Religious Education Office for more details at (516) 546-1057

Your Wedding Garment! Make yourself ready. Men, put on a tie; Ladies, put on a hat! No jeans!

YES, THERE IS STILL TIME! FOR YOU TO WIN

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REFLEXIÓN SEMANAL En este Tercer Domingo de Pascua consideramos llenos de admiración el relato de los dos discípulos a los cuales el resucitado Cristo se les aparece de camino a Emaús. Estos dos discípulos fueron a Emaús sin esperanza y desanimados, pero después de su encuentro con el resucitado Cristo regresan a Jerusalén llenos de esperanza y emoción. “¡Con razón nuestro corazón ardía, mientras nos hablaba por el camino y nos explicaba las Escrituras!” (Vea Lucas 24:13-35). Este relato nos suministra dos señales seguras de la presencia del resucitado Jesús entre nosotros. Primero, como vemos arriba, cuando leemos y nos explican las Escrituras, nuestro corazón arde dentro de nosotros. Para la segunda señal debemos continuar leyendo: “Ellos contaron lo que les había pasado por el camino y cómo lo habían reconocido al partir el pan.” ¡Sí! ¡Al partir el pan! Es en la Eucaristía que nuestros ojos de fe se abren para reconocer al resucitado Jesús entre nosotros y así retornamos a nuestro hogar llenos de esperanza y emoción: nuestros corazones ardiendo con el fuego del Espíritu Santo y nuestros ojos abiertos para reconocer su presencia “al partir el pan”. El comenzó a Enseñarles Muchas Cosas

El comenzó a Enseñarles Muchas Cosas

Los Diez Mandamientos Explicados por el Catecismo

Los Diez Mandamientos Explicados por el Catecismo

2502 El arte sacro es verdadero y bello cuando corresponde por su forma a su vocación propia: evocar y glorificar, en la fe y la adoración, el Misterio trascendente de Dios, Belleza sobreeminente e invisible de Verdad y de Amor, manifestado en Cristo, “Resplandor de su gloria e Impronta de su esencia” (Hb 1, 3), en quien “reside toda la Plenitud de la Divinidad corporalmente” (Col 2, 9), belleza espiritual reflejada en la Santísima Virgen Madre de Dios, en los Ángeles y los Santos. El arte sacro verdadero lleva al hombre a la adoración, a la oración y al amor de Dios Creador y Salvador, Santo y Santificador.

 Oremos 

LECTURAS PARA EL

(Por los Hombres y Mujeres en las Fuerzas Armadas)

11 de May de 2014

Cpt. Thomas Collins III, Anthony Costante, Tyler Daly, Sgt. Adam Dengel, Juan Diaz, Michael G. Gonzalez, Daniel Ingin, Susana Ladino, Sgt. Ramon Marrero, Pvt. Jack McKnight, John Mediate, Airman 1st Class Jerome Miles, Lt. Cmdr. Colleen Minihan, Mjr. Paul Minihan, Sebastian Moreno, Sean Joseph Mormon, Sgt. Allyson Parla, Petty Officer Floyd A. Rivera, Benjamin Rhodes, Sgt. Sammy Rodriguez, Edwin Sandoval, Luis Sic, Cpt. John Talafuse, Lt. Matthew Talibon, Corp. Daniel Vargas, Chief Petty Officer William A. Vega, Cpt. Johnetta Washington, Anthony Williams, Sgt. 1st Class Lynroy Williams

ADORACIÓN NOCTURNA ¿Interesado en pasar una hora en oración con Cristo durante los Primeros viernes del mes? Si desea hacerse miembro favor, llame al Diácono Cristóbal a la Rectoría (516) 378-0665.

ULTREYA Todos los miércoles después de la misa de las 7:30 pm celebramos la Ultreya en el sótano de la Iglesia. Será muy bien recibido. Por favor, llame a Rosario Ricse al (516) 425-8339.

IV Domingo de Pascua

 1ra Lectura: Hechos 2, 14. 36-41 Salmo Responsorial: Salmo: 22 2da Lectura: I Pedro 2, 20-25 Evangelio: San Juan 24, 13-35

GRUPO SEÑOR DE LAS MISERICORDIAS Lo invita a acompañarlos todos los lunes a las 7:30 pm en la Capillita del Antiguo Convento para rezar juntos la Novena al Señor de las Misericordias. Favor llame a Berta al (516) 379-8270.

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 John’s Place, Freeport, N. Y. 11520 El USDA es un Empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades

“Jóvenes Adultos Creciendo en Cristo” Invitamos a todos los jóvenes hispanos a que nos acompañen en nuestras reuniones todos los viernes desde las 7:30 PM. Las reuniones tendrán lugar en la Sala Grande de la Escuela. Ven a compartir tus inquietudes, hacer nuevas amistades y a crecer con Cristo en lo humano y espiritual, con alegría juvenil. Para más información, llama a Carlos Portillo al (516) 849-4568, Marta al (516) 765-1210.

Esté un Mejor Usted Feria de La Salud! La Iglesia Our Holy Redeemer Extensión parroquial, 87 Pine Street, Freeport, NY 11520

El Domingo 8 De Junio Entre Las 10:00 A.M. Hasta Las 4:00 P.M. *Rifas *Premios *Bolsas de Regalitos *Exámenes De Salud Gratis *Servicios Legales Gratis *Asesoría Financiera Absolutamente Gratis

¡DIVERSIÓN PARA TODA LA FAMILIA!

Infantiles/ Niños WIC Nutrition Cuidado Dental Cuidado de los niños Hospital Mercy Hospital S. Nassau Medicina General

Teens Cuidado Dental Centro Recreativo Campamento De niños Batidos de Fruta Volver a Pensar tu Bebida

Concurso de Poesia

Adults Cuidado Dental Cuidado de los ojos Presión Arterial Colesterol Azúcar en la sangre temas de inmigración Asesoría financiera

Seniors Cuidado de los ojos Cuidado de la audición

Elder Care Información Legal - Testamentos - Cuidado de Salud Medic Alert Prevención de Caídas

IGLESIA CATÓLICA ROMANA DE NUESTRO SANTO REDENTOR 37 SOUTH OCEAN AVENUE FREEPORT, NEW YORK 11520 (516) 378-0665

1911-2011

4 de Mayo de 2014

Estimado Parroquiano, ¡Cristo ha resucitado! Verdaderamente ha Resucitado! ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! Entre los muchos individuos en la Iglesia que han proclamado la Buena Nueva a través de los siglos, me gustaría llamar su atención sobre dos de ellos: el Papa Juan XXIII y el Papa Juan Pablo II. Ambos hombres eran sacerdotes. Los dos eran Obispos. Ambos eran Papas, ¡y el pasado domingo los dos fueron canonizados como santos! ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! ¡Qué don es ser sacerdote! (Por favor oren por un aumento de vocaciones al sacerdocio.) ¡Qué don es ser obispo! (Por favor oren por nuestros obispos, sobre todo por el recientemente ordenado obispo Andrzej Jerzy Zglejszewski.) ¡Qué don ser Papa! (Por favor, oren por el Papa.) ¡Qué don ser un santo! (Por favor, rueguen a nuestros santos.) Y aunque no todos nosotros, somos elegidos para ser sacerdotes, Obispos y Papas, todos somos llamados a ser santos. ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! En este contexto, podemos definir a un santo como alguien que al igual que Cristo constantemente proclama la buena nueva: en buenas y malas, en enfermedad y salud; en tiempo y fuera de tiempo; cuando son populares y cuando no lo son. El Papa Juan XXIII lo hizo. El Papa Juan Pablo II lo hizo. ¡Y usted también puede hacerlo! De hecho, en los últimos cinco años con la ayuda de su aportación a la Campaña de los Ministerios Católicos (CMA) usted ya ha proclamado la Buena Nueva y esa proclamación:  Entregó y/o sirvió más de 550,000 comidas a ancianos y a familias jóvenes en necesidad  Ayudó a más de 100,000 familias mediante los centros de ayuda y comedores parroquiales  Ministró a más de 300,000 pacientes y sus familias en hospitales locales mediante la Oficina Diocesana de Ministerios a los Hospitales  Suministró Educación Católica a más de 113,000 jóvenes en escuelas públicas  Educó y formó a futuros Sacerdotes y líderes laicos para la Diócesis de Rockville Centre  Llevó la Palabra de Dios a más de 50,000 estudiantes en los colegios seglares de Long Island Por favor acepte mi gratitud por su búsqueda de la santidad. No sólo ha hecho una diferencia en las vidas de aquellos que se benefician de los servicios prestados por la Campaña de los Ministerios Católicos (CMA), sino que ha hecho una diferencia en mi vida, así que espero pregonar con usted como su Pastor por otros seis años. ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya!

A la Luz de Su Resurrección,

Rev. Padre Douglas R. Arcoleo Pastor

¡DONDE VENIR A CASA ES IMPORTANTE!

OPENING YOUR EYES AND RECOGNIZING HIM As they approached the village to which they were going, He gave the impression that He was going on farther. But they urged Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. And it happened that, while He was with them at table, He took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that, their eyes were opened and they recognized Him, but He vanished from their sight. Saint Luke XXIV: 28-31

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).

ALIVE ASTOUNDED BLESSING BREAD BREAKING BURNING CONVERSING CRUCIFIED DEATH DISCIPLES DOWNCAST EYES HANDED HEARTS

JESUS OPENED PROPHETS RECOGNIZED REDEEM RETURNED SCRIPTURES SPOKE SUFFER THINGS TOMB VILLAGE WALKED WOMEN

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