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Vol. 4, No. 29, Issue of July 19, 2009

PARISH STAFF RELIGIOUS SERVICES

WEEKDAY MASSES

Chapel of the Holy Child

8 A.M. (English)

7 P.M. (Español)

SATURDAY MASSES

Chapel of the Holy Child

8 A.M. (English)

Lower Church

5 P.M. (English/Español)

SUNDAY MASSES

Lower Church

8:00 A.M. (Español)

9:30 A.M. (English)

11:00 A.M. (Español)

12:30 P.M. (Multilingual)

HEALING PRAYER

Chapel of the Holy Child

Saturday 6:30 P.M.

St. Martin de Porres Healing

Ministry

NOVENAS

Chapel of the Holy Child

Monday to Friday - 6:30 P.M.

Monday: Virgen de Guadalupe

Tuesday: Virgen de la Divina

Providencia

SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Pastor:

Rev. Gilbert Luis R. Centina III, OSA

Associates:

Rev. Basilio S. Alava, OSA

Rev. Abel G. Alvarez, OSA

Rev. Angel S. Dulanto, OSA

Rev. Jose H. Herrero, OSA

Deacon: Rev. Mr. Luis Martinez

Board of Trustees:

Dominick F. Di Certo

Sara C. Soto

Parish Secretary: Gladys Lopez

Accountant: Loretta Boehm

School Principal: Suzanne Kaszynski

Wednesday: Our Mother of

Perpetual Help

Thursday: Virgen de la

Altagracia

Friday: Sto. Niño

ROSARY

Chapel of the Holy Child

Tuesday 6:00 P.M.

Lower Church

Saturday 4:30 P.M.

EUCHARISTIC VIGIL

Friday, after the 7:00 P.M. Mass

EXPOSITION, BENEDICTION

First Friday, after the 7:00 P.M. Mass

BAPTISMS

Lower Church

Saturday 1:30 P.M.

Sunday 10:00 P.M.

CONFESSIONS

Half hour before Mass, or by

Appointment

WEDDINGS

Twelve months after application

G OS P E L: M a r k 6 : 3 0 - 3 4

M ark provides us with much infor-

mation about the ministry of

Jesus. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, had

sent the Apostles out into the world to

spread the good news of the Messiah to

all the people. When they returned they

reported to Jesus all that had happened;

how they drove out many demons, and

their power to cure the sick. Crowds

of people followed Jesus wherever he

went. He was moved with pity for

them, and he satisfied their spiritual

hunger by teaching them many things,

and showing himself as the faithful

shepherd of God’s people. Are we sat-

isfying our spiritual hunger by attend-

ing the Holy Mass and listening care-

fully to the good news of the Gospel?

BIBLE REFLECTION

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EDITOR’S NOTE

News and Views in the Making

By Dominick F. Di Certo

OUR CHAPEL IS TRULY THE BODY OF CHRIST

FIRST READING: Jer 23:1-6 SECOND READING: Eph 2:13-18

J eremiah was a great prophet of the Lord. He lived during a time when the people

of Israel turned away from God and began

to worship idols and false gods. Jeremiah

warned the kings of Israel, who were lead-ing the people astray, that great destruction

would come upon them. Jeremiah also suf-

fered greatly for proclaiming the truth to the people, but his strong faith in God gave him

the strength and courage to continue his

mission. His great prophecies foretold that God would send them a “Good Shepherd”

who would lead the people of Israel back to

the Lord; a prophecy that brought great

hope to the people. This prophecy was ful-filled with the coming of Jesus, the Messiah.

Be strong in your faith and God’s good

shepherd, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,

will lead us all safely to his heavenly home.

S t. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians deals

with making God’s plan of salvation

known throughout the world-wide church. In

his letter, Paul describes the church as One,

Holy, Catholic (universal), and Apostolic,

established by Christ for all mankind. At the

time of Paul’s ministry, there was a great

division between the Jewish Christians and

the Gentile (non-Jewish) Christians. The

Gentiles objected to the excessive number of

restrictions in the Jewish faith that did not

apply to the Gentiles’ practice of the faith.

Paul stresses the oneness of the Jewish and

Gentile Christians in the body of Christ, the

Church. They were united through the rec-

onciling peace of Christ which was made

possible through the shedding of his blood on

the cross.

BIBLE REFLECTION BIBLE REFLECTION

Temple of the Lord to worship Him, a refuge to take part

in the Liturgy of the Mass, and the infinitely adorable gift

to feed us…the life-giving food of his own Son, the Body

and Blood of Jesus Christ.

M any parishioners are surprised when they

are told that the Chapel of the Holy Child

is our Church…the Body of Christ. Everyday

we should pray very hard that our beloved

Church of the Holy Rosary (upper Church) will

be repaired and returned to the people of God.

Meanwhile, we must believe, sincerely, that the

beautiful Chapel of the Holy Child is our

Church. It is only through the true Church that

the Sacraments are distributed, and it is during

the liturgy of the Mass that the miracle of the

Eucharist occurs…the moment when bread and

wine are changed into the true Body and Blood

of Christ. The Chapel of the Holy Child is a

perfect example of how the good Lord provides

in time of need. God has provided a beautiful

MASS INTENTIONS– JULY 19, 2009 TO JULY 25, 2009

HOLY ROSARY PARISH — JULY 19, 2009

SUNDAY, JULY 19

8:00 am Blessings for Captain Rey Nuqui

Aurelio Cadiz+

Elionora Alcantara+

9:30 am Michael Saldana (Bautizo)+

11:00 am Jeffrey Emiliano+

12:30 pm Parishioners

MONDAY– JULY 20

8:00 am Im Lan Ung (healing)

7:00 pm Healing of Esperanza Ileta Yasana

TUESDAY– JULY 21

8:00 am Blessing for Rolando Yasana

7:00 pm Benita Cruz+

WEDNESDAY– JULY 22

8:00 am Blessing for Ariel, Ahmela Abella

7:00 pm Birthday Blessing of Gloria Canlaran

THURSDAY— JULY 23

8:00 am Healing of Sister Josephine

7:00 pm Francisco Rivera+

FRIDAY– JULY 24

8:00 am Thanksgiving

7:00 pm Blessing for Maria Bacarra

SATURDAY– JULY 25

8:00 am Albert Mazzola & Paul Bobek+

Anthony & Viola Iaccarino+

5:00 pm 16 Anos Jennyfer Mendoza

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St. Martin de Porres Ministry

Malu Cadiz

Ysabel Rosario Coss

Sus Padres

Nina Dieppa

Pastor

Jojo C.

JC Carolipio

Jojo Carolipio

Gladys Lopez

Jojo C.

Caarolipio Family

Jojo

Jackie Rivera

Jojo C.

JC. Carolipio

Clara Mazzola

Judy Posillico

Family Mendoza

REQUESTED BY

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2009 ◙ 5:00 p.m. English/Spanish Bilingual Sunday Vigil Mass: Attendance: 44 Adults, 20 Children; First Collection: $ 178.00 (Cash), $30.00 (Checks); Second Collection: $30 (Cash) SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2009 ◙ 8:00 a.m. Spanish, Early Risers Mass: Attendance: 60 Adults, 8 Children; First Collection: $ 100.87 (cash); Second Collection: $00.00

◙ 9:30 a.m. English Children’s Mass: Attendance: 24 Adults, 2 Children; First Collection: $ 68.09

(cash), $ 25.00 (Checks); Second Collection: $ 24.00 (Cash)

◙ 11:00 a.m. Spanish Family Mass: Attendance: 129 Adults, 17 Children; First Collection $ 348.00

(cash), $ 10.00 (checks), Second Collection: $ 98.01

◙ 12:30 p.m. Multilingual Parish Mass: Attendance: 2 Children, 42 Adults, First Collection: $

134.00 (cash), $70.00 (checks), Second Collection: $ 60.77

SUMMARY: Attendance: 49 Children; 300 Adults, Love Offerings: $ 828.96 (Cash); $135.00

(checks); Second Collection: $217.89

MASS ATTENDANCE AND LOVE OFFERINGS FOR JULY 11, AND JULY 12, 2009

FEASTDAY OF EL SANTO NIÑO

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News / Noticias ◙ Today, July 19, the third Sunday of the month, we celebrate the Summer Sinulog Festival in

honor of the Sto. Niño of Cebu, Patron of the Augustinian Province of the Most Holy Name of

Jesus of the Philippines, to which our friars ministering to the people of God of our beloved

Church of the Holy Rosary belong by their religious profession. The feast of the Sto. Niño of

Cebu, as per the decree of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, is the third

Sunday of January. Aside from observing the regular feast, we started to celebrate last year

the Summer Sinulog Festival on the third Sunday of July. This year, Msgr. Thomas A.

Modugno, Vicar of East Manhattan, will again be the presider of the 12:30 p.m. multilingual

Parish Mass. Our Augustinian friars and Sto. Niño devotees guest priests will concele-

brate. Right after the Mass, Msgr. Modugno will enthrone the replica of the image of the Sto.

Niño de Cebu at the Chapel of the Holy Child/La Capilla del Sto. Niño, which, due to the

inactive state of our church, provisionally serves as our church. After the enthronement, lunch-

eon will be served at the lower church and the Sinulog religious-cultural presentation will com-

mence. Just like last year, Nena Matela and the members of the Parish Line Dance Ministry

she founded organized this year´s Summer Sinulog Festival.

◙ Cardinal´s Appeal Update: Goal: $4,620.00; Pledge: $4,540.00; Paid: $4,350.00; Number of

Gifts: 32; Average Gift: $141.88. The Bicentennial Campaign Office continues to receive

payments for pledges. Please fulfill your pledges. For assistance or questions, please contact

the Bicentennial Campaign Office at (212) 371.1011 ext. 2008 or email at bicenten-

nial@archny.org.

◙ “Rescue of the Innocent” and “Prayer of Protection,” the 40X40 oil on canvas paintings by

Milagros Palmieri commemorating the 9/11 Twin Tower international tragedy, now both hang

on the lower church. Between them hangs “Resurrection,” another work by the same artist

which used to hang inside our beloved Church of the Holy Rosary. Our lower church has also

the icons of Martin de Porres and Saint Anne with daughter Mary, both donated by Malou

Cadiz of St. Martin de Porres Healing Ministry. The column of his Eminence Edward Cardinal

Egan, “Triumphant Failure,” has been framed and now hangs at the entrance of the lower

church, right under the image of St. Michael the Archangel Vanquishing the Devil, a donation

from Mexicans of Guerrero origin.

◙ A cursory look at the weekly collections at Masses can tell us that they are not enough to

support a Parish. We urge all our parishioners and friends to be aware of their duty to keep our

beloved Church of the Holy Rosary afloat. Generosity is part and parcel of our liturgy. Every

time you give any amount for the church ask for a receipt. Church donations are tax

refundable.

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SILVER LININGS

By Gilbert Luis R. Centina III, OSA

A n inv i t a t i on t o wor sh i p

Dear Parishioners and Friends: Situated in East Harlem, our beloved Church of the Holy Ro-

sary, one hundred and twenty-five years old this year, is part of a safe, vibrant and diverse

neighborhood in New York City. A Roman Catholic parish of faith administered by friars of the

Order of St. Augustine, we are a church trying to reach the City of God as pilgrims by building a

community with “one mind and one heart intent upon God.” Our parish boundary lies from 116 th

Street to 125th Street, between Second Avenue and Pleasant Avenue and between Second Avenue

and Paladino Avenue. Those living around the area must register to partake of the rights and

privileges enjoyed by resident parishioners. Non-residents of the parish may partake of the same

privileges should they also register as parishioners.

If you are looking for a church to attend worship services and to avail yourself of the graces

that the sacraments can bestow, come and join our church community. Find out more about us

through our Parish Web site: www.nyholyrosary.org. Email us at: pastor@nyholyrosary.org. If

you have further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our telephone number is (212)

534.0740. Our Fax number is (212) 534.7572.

We encourage new parishioners to introduce themselves to the priest after Mass. We look for-

ward to meeting you. If you have been attending our church regularly but have not yet registered,

please do so immediately by stopping by at the Rectory or registering online. But whether you are

a parish member or not, know that you are visiting a place of worship where you are welcome.

L a paciencia es lo contrario a “perder el control sobre sí mismo”. La paciencia significa

“espera”. La persona que no cree en la existencia de nada, fuera de este mundo será impacien-

te, porque sólo cree disponer de tiempo limitado. Mientras más materialista sea la persona, tanto

más será su apresura miento. ¡Claro está que nadie nace paciente, es algo que se aprende. Ejem-

plo: La vista es un don de la naturaleza, pero hay que aprender a usarla. Cuando nuestro Señor

Jesucristo devolvió la vista a los ciegos, uno de ellos le dijo que para él los hombres eran “como

árboles caminando”. Por lo que ellos tenían que aprender a ver. Lo mismo sucede con el dominio

y el control sobre nosotros mismos, pues la virtud de la paciencia se desarrolla sólo mediante la re-

sistencia y el control. Ahora el problema está en que si el hombre no podría20enfrentar en cual-

quier dificultad. La victoria por la vida no es otra cosa que el triunfo de nuestras almas y esto se

legra solamente ejecutando la paciencia en los momentos difíciles. El hombre reaccionará mejor

cuando conserva la calma. La paciencia es el gran remedio contra el temor. Saber razonar cuando

todos los demás se desmoronan, no solamente salva su propia persona sino también la del prójimo.

La paciencia / Por Carmen Torres

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