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Saint Gerard Catholic Church 809 Orange Avenue NW Roanoke, Virginia 24016—Office (540)343-7744 Fax (540)343-3599
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Website: stgerardroanokeva.org
VISION STATEMENT—VISION DE LA PARROQUIA A model Christian parish where each individual contributes unique gifts and talents to create a prayerful,
caring and inclusive community.
Una parroquia Cristiana modelo, en la cual cada individuo contribuye sus dones y talentos para crear
una communidad de oración, amor e inclusión.
Akarorero kumukirisu nihamwe umunta wese atanga ikado nziza cane n’impano zokubaka
amasengesho n’umwitwarariko kubaka ubumwe.
January 8, 2017— January 14, 2017
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
*In Service to our Faith Community*
Rev. Fr. Mark White, Pastor [email protected] Rev. Matt Kiehl, Parochial Vicar [email protected] Rev. José Arce, Parochial Vicar [email protected] Maria Morales CRE [email protected] Isabel Booth, Hispanic Ministry [email protected] Jenn O’Herron, Bookkeeper [email protected] Beverly Stith, Secretary [email protected] In case of emergency call (202) 489-3607
Parish Leadership/Lideres de la Parroquia Building & Grounds Committee………………………………………………………..Jaime Benavidez & Jesus Cardenas Christian Formation……………………………………………………………………...Maria Morales, Staff Finance Council………………………………………………………………………….Karen Wray Called to Serve Ministry………………………………………………………………...Digna Martinez Knights of Columbus-Fr. Maurice McDonald Council #13046……………………..Sergio Arriaga, Grand Knight Liturgy Committee……………………………………………………………………… Nocturnal Adoration Society/Sociedad de la Adoracion Nocturna………………...Jaime Benavidez, Presidente Pastoral Care……………………………………………………………………………Charles Anderson Pastoral Council……………………………………………………………………… ..Paul English, Chair St. Andrew’s Diocesan Cemetery, Parish Representatives………………………..Caecilia Hubbard Youth Ministry…………………………………………………………………………...Victoria Brown & Claudia Arriaga Parish Community Life……………………………………………………………… ...Phyllis Mardian (Co-Chair)
Welcome to Our Visitors!
Whether you’re just visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish home, are returning to the practice of our
Catholic faith, we’re happy to have you here.
La Bienvenida a Nuestros Visitantes
Sea que solo está de visita, buscando por una parroquia o regresando a la práctica de su fe católica, estamos muy
contentos de que este aquí.
PRAYER INTENTIONS In our Thoughts and Prayers
Please pray for those who are sick, that they
experience strength in the Lord’s compassion
and love: Linda Sparta, Nicholas Surat, William DeBerry, Sachin Varghese, Marilyn Laukaitis, Marsha Laukaitis, Fr. Michael Herbert, Dabney Ward, Jessica English, Donna Boyd, Carolyn Mann, Claire Williams, Bill Grogan, Linda Crutchfield, Ed Harris, James Brown, Jack Stilton, Tyrone
Johnson, and Mary Ann Huff, Fr. Jim Parke
Bless all who give themselves to the service of others: To those who devote or have devoted their lives to serving our country, children and neighborhoods; they are giving back. They have answered the call to serve.
Heavenly Father, You have called my son to be a priest and
he has generously responded to that call: David Arellano, John R. Baab. Dillon A. Bruce, Deacon John R. Christian, Phillip L. Decker, Anthony Ferguson, Benjamin W. Fleser, James W. Hickman, Magnus T. Iwuji, Deacon Mark E. Kowalski, Thomas B. Lawrence III, Christopher M. Masla, Jr., John D. Minnich, Daniel R. Molochko, Kyle S. O’Connor, James P. O’Reilly, Julio Hernan Realegeño Reyes, Nicholas E. Redmond, Kevin J. Riedel, Cassidy M. N. Stinson, Christopher J. Weyer, Riley W. Winstead, Deacon Miguel Melendez, Armando Herrera, Alex Jiménez, Joe Kauflin, Patrick Walsh, William Douglas, Andrew Clark, Gregory Guilfoyle
Office’s Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
QUESTION OF THE WEEK PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA
The wise men worked hard to find Jesus and we are asked to do the same. What are some ways you have found Jesus in
your life?
Gospel Reading Mt 2:1-12
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Los reyes magos trabajaron duro para encontrar a Jesús y a nosotros se nos pide lo mismo. ¿Cuáles son algunas formas
en las que has encontrado a Jesús en tu vida?
Gospel Reading Mt 2:1-12
Upcoming at St. Gerard’s!
¡Ya viene a San Gerardo!
Sunday, January 8 / domingo, 8 de enero 9:30 am-Mass—Pro Populo 10:45 am—CF Classes 12:30 pm-OPEN 5:00 pm—Marilyn Laukaitis (sick)
Monday, January 9 / lunes, 9 de enero 12:00 Noon-Mass at St. Andrew’s
6:00 pm—Estudio Biblico
Tuesday, January 10 / martes, 10 de enero
12:00 Noon-Mass at St. Andrew’s 7:00 pm—Confirmation Class Wednesday, January 11 / miércoles, 11 de enero 12:00 Noon-Mass at St. Andrew’s 5:30 pm—Llamados a Servir 6:15 pm—Confessions 7:00 pm—Parish Council
Thursday, January 12 / jueves, 12 de enero 12:00 Noon-Mass at St. Andrew’s 6:30 pm—High School Youth Ministry and Catechesis
Friday, January 13 / viernes, 13 de enero 7:30 am— 12:00 Noon-Mass at St. Andrew’s 5:30 pm—Prayer group (Grupo de Oración) 7:00 pm—Hispanic Choir Practice
Saturday, January 14 / sábado, 14 de enero 8:00 pm—Adoración 9:00 pm—Exposición
Sunday, January 15 / domingo, 15 de enero 9:30 am Mass – Pro Populo 10:45 am—CF Classes
12:30 pm Misa – Cristina Castaño† and Zulma Alvarez† 5:00 pm—
Ministers for January 15, 2017 9:30 am Mass Lectors: Ahmad Ramathan Ministers of Holy Communion: Lucy Portzer, Louise Monroe, Tombola Sindehebura, Phyliss Mardian, Karen Wray Coordinator: Cleo Sims
Ministros para la misa de 12:30 pm del 15 de enero Lectores: Servidores del Altar: Ministros de la Sagrada Comunión:
Coordinator:
Readings for Sunday, January 15 / Lecturas para el
domingo 15 de enero
64: Is 49-3, 5-6 Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10 1 Cor 1:1-13 Jn 1:20-34
Parish Support Jan 1 Jan (Month to Date)
Diocesan Collection(s)$ 25 $ 25 (Campaign for Human Development)
Regular Collection $ 2,167 $ 2,167 Capital Improvement $ 624 $ 624 Total $ 2,791 $ 2,791
Budgeted Regular Collection $ 3,145 $15,726 Capital Improvement $ 462 $ 2,308 Total $ 3,607 $18,034
Over/(Under) ($ 815) ($ 15,243)
Regional Services / Servicios Regionales
Roanoke Catholic School: 982-3532 Catholic Historical Museum: 982-0152 Madonna House: 343-8464 Roanoke Area Ministries: 345-8850 St. Francis House: 342-7561 Ext. 319 St. Andrew's Cemetery: 342-9180 Catholic Charities: 344-5107 Our Lady of the Valley: 345-5111 Refugee and Immigration Service: 342-7561 Pregnancy Counseling – Catholic Charities: 344-2749 Blue Ridge Women’s Center: 362-4357 5034 Williamson Road NW, Roanoke, VA 24012 www.blueridgewoman.org
Sacrament of Baptism: The Sacrament of Baptism should be celebrated as soon as possible after birth. Therefore parents should contact the parish office prior to the child’s birth. This will allow adequate time for the necessary preparation of the parents and the Godparents.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: On Wednesday from 6:15-7:00 PM or by appointment.
First Reconciliation and First Communion, Sacrament of Confirmation: Please contact the Coordinator of Religious Education (María Morales) for more information.
Sacrament of Marriage: Requires at least nine months of preparation before the Marriage. Contact the Pastor, through the parish office, to start the process.
Pastoral Care: Please contact the parish office if you are aware a parishioner is sick and desires to receive the Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick or a visit from the Pastor.
Parish Registration forms are available through the office.
Sacramento del Bautismo. El Sacramento del Bautismo debe ser celebrado después del nacimiento del niño, o tan pronto como sea posible. Los padres deben llamar a la oficina de la parroquia antes de la fecha del nacimiento para que los padres y padrinos reciban la preparación necesaria.
Sacramento de Reconciliación. Los miércoles de 6:15-7:00 PM o por una cita.
Para Primera Reconciliación, Primera Comunión o Sacramento de Confirmación. Llame a la Coordinadora de Educación Religiosa, María Morales.
Sacramento del Matrimonio. Se requieren por lo menos nueve meses de preparación. Para iniciar el proceso póngase en contacto con el Párroco llamando la oficina.
Cuidado Pastoral. Si Ud. se entera de que un feligrés está enfermo y desea recibir la Eucaristía, Unción de Enfermos o una visita del Párroco, llame a la oficina.
Las Formas de Registro Parroquial están disponibles también en
la oficina.
JOINING THE PARISH We invite all who worship with us to become formal
members of St. Gerard’s by registering as a parishioner. It helps our ministries and staff plan to meet the needs of
the community. Welcome!
Invitamos a todos los que asisten a misa con nosotros de
inscribirse como feligreses de San Gerardo. Esto ayuda a
nuestros ministerios y a nuestros empleados a cubrir las
necesidades de la comunidad.
¡Bienvenido!
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(please see the backcover of this bulletin for more
information)
Anunciante del Mes MELROSE HARDWARE
(por favor vea la cubierta posterior de este boletín para ma-
yor información)
Prayer for the New Year
God, thank you for a new year.
May everyone in our family be
willing to begin anew with a
clean slate. We know that you
are always ready to forgive us.
Help us to be willing to forgive
ourselves and to forgive one another. As we begin a new
year, remind us of our truest values and our deepest
desires. Help us to live in the goodness that comes from
doing what you want us to do. Help us to put aside anxiety
about the future and the past, so that we might live in peace
with you from now on.
Oración por el Año Nuevo
Dios, gracias por el nuevo año. Que cada quien en
nuestra familia esté dispuesto a comenzar de nuevo con
una cuenta limpia. Sabemos que Tú siempre estás
dispuesto a perdonarnos. Ayúdanos a estar siempre
dispuestos a perdonarnos y a perdonar los unos a los
otros. Al comenzar un nuevo año, recuérdanos de
nuestro verdadero valor y nuestro más profundo deseos.
Ayúdanos a poner a un lado la ansiedad acerca del
futuro y el pasado, para que podamos vivir en paz
contigo de ahora en adelante.
Did you know?
The feast of the Epiphany, which we observe today, invites us to recognize the wise women and men who are with us today, companions on our journey. Such people teach us not to be content with the mediocre, but to gaze toward the star, to be attracted by what is good, true and beautiful; by God who is all this and much more. (Pope Francis 1/6/14) Who/what is good, true, and beautiful in your life? How does this remind you of God? How do you bring the good, the true, the beautiful to others?
Who knew?
¿Sabías qué?
La Fiesta de la Epifanía, la cual hoy observamos, nos invita a
reconocer los hombres y mujeres sabios que se encuentran hoy
entre nosotros, compañeros en nuestra jornada.
Tales personas nos enseñan no contentarnos con la
mediocridad, pero mirar hacia la estrella, ser atraídos por lo que
es bueno, verdadero y hermoso; por Dios que es todo esto y
mucho más.
(Papa Francisco 1/6/14) ¿Quién/qué es bueno, verdadero y hermoso en tu vida? ¿Cómo esto te recuerda de Dios? ¿Cómo traes lo bueno, lo ver-dadero, lo hermoso a otros?
¿Quién sabe?
In the Month of January, the Catholic Diocese of Richmond
celebrates Respect Life Month. There will be a Second
Collection on January 22. Pope Francis reminds us that "from
each tiny child waiting to be born, to individuals nearing death,
all are precious and deserve our care and protection. Women and
men suffering after abortion, individuals tempted to end their
lives, couples longing to conceive a child, people pushed to the
margins of society by a "throwaway culture," expectant mothers
facing challenging pregnancies, and every other person—each
"has a place in God's heart from all eternity"
USCCB In the Diocese of Richmond, you can download
resources and learn more from the Center for Marriage Family
and Life by going here: http:// www.cdrcmfl.org/.
"Children and unborn children should be protected by law and
welcomed into life."
President George W. Bush
En el mes de enero, la Diócesis Católica de Richmond celebra el
Mes Respeto a la Vida. Habrá una Segunda Colecta el 22 de
enero. El Papa Francisco nos recuerda que “Desde cada bebé que
espera nacer hasta quienes se hallan al borde de la muerte, todos
son valiosos y merecen nuestro cuidado y protección. Las muje-
res y los hombres que sufren después de un aborto, parejas que
anhelan concebir un hijo; la gente que es empujada al margen de
la sociedad por la "cultura del descarte", las mujeres gestantes
que se enfrentan a embarazos difíciles y cualquier otra persona,
cada una "está en el corazón de Dios desde siempre.”
USCCB en la Diócesis de Richmond, puede obtener recursos y
aprender más del Centro por la Familia y Vida Matrimonial aquí:
http:// www.cdrcmfl.org/.
"Los Niños y también niños que están en el vientre deberían ser
protegidos por las leyes y ser bienvenidos a la vida".
President George W. Bush
BOOK OF PRAYER INTENTIONS, located at the back of
church, is there to enter your prayer requests. These
intentions are then offered up at Mass. Please feel free to
place your prayer requests in this book.
In all we do...Evangelize!
Each person has dignity.
Everything must be done to protect
the status & dignity of the human
person.
En todo lo que hagamos…
¡Evangelicemos!
Cada persona tiene dignidad.
Se debe hacer todo lo posible para proteger el
estado y la dignidad del ser humano.
IF YOU ARE MOVING
FROM THE PARISH or
have a change of address,
please contact our the
parish office at
540-343-7744.
This will help us keep our records
accurate and will avoid having you
receive unwanted information.
Thank you for your help!
SI USTED SE ESTÁ MUDANDO DE
PARROQUIA o ha cambiado su direc-
ción, por favor contacte la oficina parro-
quial al 540-343-7744.
Esto nos ayudará a mantener nuestros
registros correctos y evitará el que usted
reciba información que no desea..
¡Gracias por su ayuda!
“Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart?
St. Gerard
“¿Quien excepto Dios puede darte la paz? ¿Ha podido el
mundo alguna vez satisfacer el corazón?”
San Gerardo
MEN’S CURSILLO Mark your calendars! The Blue Ridge Cursillo will hold the next men’s Cursillo Weekend, April 27-30, 2017 at Camp Alta Mons in Shawsville, VA. Weekends start on Thursday evening at 7:00 pm and run through Sunday afternoon to about 6:00 pm. Fr. Tom Collins will be the spiritual director. The weekend costs $195 dollars for 3 nights and 4 days; meals are included. Warm Clothes Needed for Refugee Families It is that time of year again! Our newly arrived refugee families are struggling to secure warm clothing for themselves and their families. We need children and adult hats, coats, gloves, sweaters, boots, closed toes shoes (such as sneakers), and other winter clothing. Call (540)342-7561 to donate items. Thank you! The Office for Black Catholics invites you to our 1st Annual
Black Catholic Leadership Awards Banquet. This event is
being hosted at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump,
12042 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233 on Saturday,
March 25, 2017, 6:00pm and will include live entertainment.
The purpose of this event is to recognize Black Catholic
leadership within our Diocese. Funds raised for this event are
given in the form of scholarships to assist Black Catholic youth
in continuing their education.
Black Catholic adults who made significant contributions to
their faith community in the Diocese of Richmond will be
recognized. The Lifetime Achievement Award, Sister Cora
Marie Billings Award and Acacia Tree Award will also be
presented.
In an effort to ensure seating, please call the office
(540-343-7744) ASAP to make your reservation. Seating is
limited therefore a quick response would be encouraged.
Please join us, along with Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo, a
host of dignitaries and friends.
OUTSIDE THE PARISH
Something New and Exciting! St. Gerard’s will be starting up a Book Club! It will start
in January and be facilitated by our secretary, Bev Stith.
We will meet once every 2 months with the first book dis-
cussion on Tuesday, January 17 at 1 pm in the commons.
Discussions should last not longer than 1 1/2 hours.
Our first book is The Shack by William Paul Young
What was your experience reading the book? Did you get into it right away? Were you sad, bored?
If you could ask the author a question, what would it be?
Was the ending satisfying? If not, how would you change it?
Hope to see you on the 17th!
Something new and exciting starting in 2017! (for all the social media fans!) Look for random facebook postings (a couple of times of
month) where we will ask a question and the first one to
answer correctly (using our facebook page) will win a $5
Kroger gift card...or something similar.
¡Algo Nuevo y emocionante comienza en el 2017!
(¡para todos los fanáticos de los medios sociales!)
Busque comunicaciones al azar en Facebook (un par de
veces al mes) donde se hará una pregunta y la primera
persona que la conteste correctamente (utilizando
nuestra página de Facebook) ganará un certificado de
Kroger por $5.00… o algo parecido.
Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold,
frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11
The image of the Magi kneeling before the infant Jesus and opening
their treasure chests for Him is an image that we should all try to
follow all year long. In gratitude for all that we have been given, we
are called to generously share all of our gifts, not just the ones we
pick and choose. God wants us to be the most generous with that
one thing that means the most to us.
"Entonces abrieron sus tesoros y le hicieron ofrendas de oro,
incienso y mirra." Mateo 2;11
La imagen de los Reyes Magos arrodillados ante el niño Jesús y
abriendo sus arcones de tesoros para Él es una imagen que todos
debemos tratar de seguir durante todo el año. En agradecimiento por
todo lo que nos ha sido dado, estamos llamados a compartir
generosamente todos nuestros dones, no sólo los que tomamos y
elegimos. Dios quiere que seamos los más generosos con eso que
signifique más para nosotros.
The combined assignment schedule for the
EOMHC (Eucharistic Ministers) and Lectors is
available. Please see or call Jim Allen
(342-3780) or Bev Stith (343-7744), our
Secretary, for a copy.
Knights of Columbus says…. Thanks to all that baked cookies, cakes and helped serve for the New Year celebration after mass. Your help was much appreciated.
Life Long Christian Formation – Formaci�n Cristiana de por VidaJanuary 8, 2016
YOUTH CONFIRMATION. Next session is THIS Tuesday January 10 at 7:00 pm on the office sideis the class.
CONFIRMACI�N DE J�VENES.La pr�xima clase es ESTE martes 10 de enero a las 7:00pm del lado de las oficinas.
RCIA Schedule 2016-2017. For children and adults are the 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8pm. The next session is onTuesday January 17th, 2017.
Horario de RICA 2016-2017. Para los ni�os y adultos son los 3o, and 4o martes del mes de 6:30-8pm. La pr�xima sesi�n es el martes 17 de enero del 2017.
Youth! Dive deeper into understanding your relationship with Jesus… attend one of the retreats!
Christian Awakening.A peer-ministered retreat which enables the teenagers in grades 11 or 12 to come to know and experience Christ, and to see him in themselves and others. Feb. 24-26, 2017 at 4-H Smith Mt. Lake. Registration is dueby February 14, 2017.
Kujenga. This is a retreat opportunity for African American and African youth in high school. March 10-11, 2017; RoslynRetreat Center in Richmond. Please contact one of the youth ministers for more information.
PREPARACION MATRIMONIAL. “La misma preparaci�n al matrimonio cristiano se califica ya como un itinerario de fe. Es, en efecto, una ocasi�n privilegiada para que los novios vuelvan a descubrir y profundicen la fe recibida en el Bautismo y alimentada con la educaci�n cristiana. De esta manera reconocen y acogen libremente la vocaci�n la vocaci�n a vivir el
seguimiento de Cristo y el servicio al Reino de Dios en el estado matrimonial.” (Familiaris Consortio, John Paul II, 1981, n. 51).
Las pr�ximas sesiones para las parejas ser�n entre febrero y marzo del 2017. Favor de contactar a Mar�a Morales durante las horas de oficina para hacer una cita y llenar la forma de aplicaci�n a las pl�ticas.
El Evangelio en el hogar. El Evangelio de esta semana: Mateo 2,1-12. Las Iglesias de Oriente consideran la Solemnidad de la Epifan�a como una festividad mucho m�s importante que la Navidad, el d�a que celebra el nacimiento de Jes�s . En la Epifan�a, que significa manifestaci�n, Jes�s se revela como m�s que Rey de los jud�os. Es venerado por reyes no jud�os, lo que demuestra que su Reino es un reino que abarca a todo el mundo. As� como los tres reyes buscaron a Jes�s para rendirle homenaje, el relato de Mateo de la visita de los magos desde el Oriente deja en claro que Jes�s viene a todos aquellos, de su tiempo y del nuestro, que buscan a Dios.Rezar juntos. Para celebrar la Epifan�a, planeen hacer una mini peregrinaci�n a misa la semana pr�xima. Su familia puede decidir si apagar�n la radio o si reproducir�n m�sica cristiana, qu� oraciones rezar�n juntos y c�mo incorporar�n otras tradiciones que sean parte integral de la vida de fe de la familia. Escriban el plan de su peregrinaci�n y col�quenlo donde puedan verlo antes de ir a la iglesia.
The Gospel at Home. This Week’s Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12. The Feast of the Epiphany is considered by Eastern churches to be far more important than Christmas, the day celebrating Jesus’ birth. On Epiphany, which means manifestation, Jesus is revealed as far more than the King of the Jews. He is revered by secular kings, showing that his Kingship is for a kingdom that reigns over all the world. Just as the three kings sought out Jesus to pay him homage, Matthew’s story of the visit of the Magi from the East makes it clear that Jesus comes to all people, of his time and ours, who seek God.Pray Together. To celebrate the Epiphany, plan to have a mini pilgrimage of your own to Mass next week. Your family can decide whether you will turn off the radio or play Christian music, which prayers you will pray together, and how to incorporate other traditions that are integral to your family’s faith life. Write down your pilgrimage plan and place it where you will see it before going to Church.
SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMOPr�xima charla pre bautismal:ser� anunciada. Pr�xima fecha de bautismo: s�bado 11 de febrero del 2017 a las 11:00 AM. Existe un l�mite de 10 ni�os o hasta 6 familiaspor cada s�bado.Las familias interesadas deben: 1.) asistir a misa todos los domingos, 2.) Estar inscritas en la parroquia, 3.) Tener llena la forma de inscripci�n al bautismo. Los ni�os NO deben venir a la pl�tica para evitar interrupciones.
NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK 2017January 8-14, 2017Creating a Culture of EncounterFor nearly a half century, the Catholic Church in the United States has celebrated National Migration Week, which is an opportunity for the Church to reflect on the circumstances confronting migrants, including immigrants, refugees, children, and victims and survivors of human trafficking.
The theme for National Migration Week 2017 draws attention to Pope Francis' call to create a culture of encounter, and in doing so to look beyond our own needs and wants to those of others around us.
In the homily given at his first Pentecost as pope, he emphasized the importance of encounter in the Christian faith: "For me this word is very important. Encounter with others. Why? Because faith is an encounter with Jesus, and we must do what Jesus does: encounter others."
With respect to migrants, too often in our contemporary culture we fail to encounter them as persons, and instead look at them as others. We do not take the time to engage migrants in a meaningful way, but remain aloof to their presence and suspicious of their intentions. During this National Migration Week, let us all take the opportunity to engage migrants as children of God who are worthy of our attention and support.
This year the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops(USCCB) will analyze the topic of Central America children who came with an adult and are detained in immigration centers, human trafficking, the high number of undocumented immigrants in detention centers and the massive deportations.
The USCCB exhorted the media to support the propagation of these topics that will be addressed during National Migration Week, also to contribute in educating the members in their communities about the Catholic Church position in regard to immigration.
http://www.usccb.org/about/migration-and-refugee-services/national-
migration-week/index.cfm
Semana Nacional de la Migración 20178-14 de enero del 2017Creando una Cultura de Encuentro
Por cerca de medio siglo, la Iglesia Cat�lica en Estados Unidos ha celebrado la Semana Nacional de la Migraci�n, lo cual le brinda a la Iglesia una oportunidad para reflexionar sobre las circunstancias que enfrentan los migrantes, incluyendo a los inmigrantes, los refugiados, los ni�os y a las v�ctimas y sobrevivientes del tr�fico humano.
El tema para la Semana Nacional de la Migraci�n 2017 hace hincapi� en el llamado del papa Francisco para crear una cultura de encuentro y, al hacerlo, a mirar m�s all� de nuestros deseos y necesidades a las de los dem�s alrededor del mundo.
En la homil�a que dio en su primer Pentecost�s como Papa, �l enfatiz� la importancia del encuentro en la fe cristiana: “Esta palabra para m� es muy importante: el encuentro con los dem�s. �Por qu�? Porque la fe es un encuentro con Jes�s, y nosotros debemos hacer lo mismo que hace Jes�s: encontrar a los dem�s”.
Con respecto a los migrantes, a menudo en nuestra cultura moderna no los vemos como personas, sino que los vemos como que fueran otros o simplemente nos son invisibles. No nos tomamos el tiempo para hacerlos part�cipes en una manera significativa, como iguales hijos de Dios, sino que permanecemos alejados de su presencia y sospechosos de sus intenciones. Durante esta Semana Nacional de la Migraci�n, tomemos esta oportunidad para hacerlos part�cipes como miembros de la comunidad y como vecinos—todos los cuales son dignos de nuestra atenci�n y nuestro apoyo.
Este a�o la Conferencia de Obispos Cat�licos de Estados Unidos (USCCB) analizar� temas puntuales como el drama de los ni�os centroamericanos que ingresaron al pa�s sin la compa��a de un adulto y son retenidos en centros de inmigraci�n, el tr�fico humano de personas, el alto n�mero de inmigrantes indocumentados que se encuentran en centros de detenci�n y las deportaciones masivas.
La USCCB exhort� a los medios de comunicaci�n que apoyen la difusi�n de los temas que ser�n tocados durante Semana Nacional de la Migraci�n, as� como contribuyan en educar a los miembros de sus comunidades acerca de la posici�n de la Iglesia Cat�lica sobre el tema de la migraci�n.
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Trabajo con personas que sufren heridas en el trabajo o con
personas involucradas en cualquier tipo de accidente (por ejemplo en automóvil, o se cae en un lugar
público).
Consultas confidenciales y gratuitas
(540)345-5700 Roanoke Office
www.turbittoherron.com
JERSEY LILLYS ROADHOUSE GRILL 2843 ORANGE AVE., ROANOKE, VA.
GOOD FOOD AT A REASONABLE PRICE
BRING THE CHURCH BULLETIN WITH YOU &
RECEIVE 10% OFF ON FOOD & BEVERAGES.
(Alocohol Excluded)
GOD BLESS
Community—Family—Youth
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fr, Maurice McDonald #13046
Saint Gerard Catholic Church (see our display in the commons)
OUR SERVICE IS OUR STRENGTH
Comunidad—Familia—Jóvenes
CABALLEROS DE COLON Fr, Maurice McDonald #13046
Iglesia Catolica San Gerardo (vea nuestra exhibición enel commons)
NUESTRO SERVICIO ES NUESTRA FORT ALEZA
Would you like to help cure cancer? Do you have even a few hours a
month to volunteer?
Please contact: American Cancer Society
Discovery Shop
540-345-2572
St. Francis Food Pantry
Your Donations of Food or Money are greatly appreciated
(540-342-7561 ext 319
PLACE YOUR AD HERE
$75 FOR 3 MONTHS
CALL 540-343-7744
(SPECIAL PARISHIONER RATES
AVAILABLE)
PRAY
THE
ROSARY
Commonwealth Catholic Charities Offering hope, help and dignity
to Virginians since 1923 541 Luck Ave, SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
Adoption
Counseling
Financial Assistance
Foster Care
Homeless Point of Entry
Immigration Services
Pregnancy Counseling
Refugee Resettlement
SU AVISO AQUI
SOLO $75 / 3 MESSES
(540) 343-7744
(TARIFAS ESPECIALES PARA LOS
FELIGRESES)
RECE
EL
ROSARIO
Al utilizar servicios de estos patrocinadores, les estamos dando las “GRACIAS” por su apoyo.
PLEASE REMEMBER ST. GERARD
CATHOLIC CHURCH IN YOUR
ESTATE PLANNING
STEPHEN C. ROSSI—PRESIDENT [email protected]
S. C. ROSSI & COMPANY, INC.
1410 16TH STREET S.E.—ROANOKE, VA 24014
PHONE: (540 342-6600—FAX: (540) 342-6611
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