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St. James Catholic Cathedral Catedral Católica de Santiago Apóstol September 16, 2018 215 North Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801 Tel: 407-422-2005 Fax: 407-422-2009 www.stjamesorlando.org Office Hours/ Horarios de Oficina Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM Bishop of Orlando Most Reverend John Noonan Rector Very Rev. Miguel Gonzalez Parochial Vicars Rev. Christopher Dorsey Rev. Martin Nguyen Rev. Matthew Hawkins Deacons Rev. Mr. David Gray Rev. Mr. Carlos Sola Rev. Mr. Patrick McAvoy St. James Cathedral School 505 East Ridgewood Street Orlando, FL 32803 407-841-4432 School Principal Mrs. Dawn Helwig Mass Schedule/ Horario de Misas Vigil (Saturday) 4:00PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 10:30AM & 5:00PM in English, 12:15PM Español Daily Mass Monday - Friday: 7:00AM & 12:10PM, Saturday: 8:00AM Confessions/ Confesiones Monday - Friday: 11:30AM Saturday: 3:00PM Sunday: 11:45AM Guiding people of all backgrounds into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Guiando a todas las personas , no importa su origen, a una relación personal con Jesucristo. 24 th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and
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St. James Catholic Cathedral
Catedral Católica de Santiago Apóstol
September 16, 2018
215 North Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801 Tel: 407-422-2005 Fax: 407-422-2009
www.stjamesorlando.org
Office Hours/
Horarios de Oficina
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Bishop of Orlando
Most Reverend John Noonan
Rector
Very Rev. Miguel Gonzalez
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Christopher Dorsey Rev. Martin Nguyen
Rev. Matthew Hawkins
Deacons
Rev. Mr. David Gray Rev. Mr. Carlos Sola
Rev. Mr. Patrick McAvoy
St. James Cathedral
School
505 East Ridgewood Street Orlando, FL 32803
407-841-4432
School Principal
Mrs. Dawn Helwig
Mass Schedule/
Horario de Misas
Vigil (Saturday) 4:00PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:00AM,
10:30AM & 5:00PM in English, 12:15PM Español
Daily Mass
Monday - Friday: 7:00AM & 12:10PM, Saturday: 8:00AM
Confessions/
Confesiones
Monday - Friday: 11:30AM Saturday: 3:00PM Sunday: 11:45AM
Guiding people of all backgrounds into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Guiando a todas las personas , no importa su origen, a una relación personal con Jesucristo.
24thSunday in Ordinary Time
"Whoever wishes to come after me must
deny himself, take up his cross, and
Sacramento del Bautismo para Bebés y Niños Los padres que deseen bautizar a sus hijos, deben ponerse en contacto con Valeria Fong-Kaufmann, Coordinadora de Bautismo, (407) 422-2005; Ext. 119.
Bautismo de Adultos Los adultos que nunca han sido bautizados y tienen interés en hacerse católicos, por favor, llamen a Steve Bucklin al (407) 422-2005; Ext. 123.
Sacramento de la Confirmación Se celebra cada año para personas que han completado el programa de preparación. Por favor, comuníquense con la oficina de Formación Religiosa.
Sacramento del Matrimonio Las parejas deben comunicarse con la parroquia por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha del matrimonio para completar la preparación necesaria.
Sacramento de la Reconciliación Se celebra de Lunes - Viernes a las 11:30AM, Sábado a las 3:00PM, y Domingo a las 11:45AM en la Iglesia. Los niños que estén preparándose para la Primera Reconciliación deben inscribirse en la Oficina de Formación Religiosa.
Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos La Unción de los Enfermos se celebra con todos aquéllos cuya salud está seriamente afectada por una enfermedad o por edad y antes de una cirugía siempre que una enfermedad seria sea la razón para la cirugía. En caso de una emergencia, por favor, llamen a la oficina de la parroquia.
Para más información, por favor, llamen a la oficina parroquial (407) 422-2005.
Sacrament of Baptism for Infants and Children Parents who desire to have their children baptized must first contact Valeria Fong-Kaufmann, Baptism Coordinator, (407) 422-2005; Ext. 119.
Sacrament of Baptism for Adults If you are an adult who has never been baptized and are interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Steve Bucklin at (407) 422-2005; Ext. 123.
Sacrament of Confirmation Celebrated each year for individuals who have completed the preparation program. For Teen Confirmation contact Renee Jones at (407) 422-2005; Ext. 118. For Adult Confirmation contact Steve Bucklin at (407) 422-2005; Ext. 123.
Sacrament of Marriage Engaged couples should contact the parish office a minimum of six months in advance in order to complete the necessary preparation. .
Sacrament of Reconciliation Celebrated Monday - Friday at 11:30AM, Saturday at 3:00PM, and Sunday at 11:45AM in the Church. Children preparing for “First Reconciliation” must register at the Faith Formation Office.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick The Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with all those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness and old age and before surgery whenever a serious illness is the reason for the surgery. In cases of an emergency please call the parish office.
For more information, please contact the Parish Office at (407) 422-2005.
St James Women’s Fall Bible Study
Join us for Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother, a Catholic Bible study that will bring you on a pilgrimage, revealing Mary's unique role in God's Kingdom and in our lives.
Date: Wednesday, September 19th - Wednesday, November 14th Time: 9:15- 11:15AM
Location: A parishioner’s home near Orlando Executive Airport Materials Costs: Approximately $30
Information and Registration: Joy Hulecki 407-418-3559 or [email protected]
¡Bienvenidos! Es nuestro deseo que puedan encontrar en nuestra parroquia un lugar de bienvenida y hospitalidad, así como un hogar espiritual para usted y su familia. ¡Le invitamos a inscribirse en nuestra parroquia! Visitando nuestra página www.stjamesorlando.org ó llamando a la Oficina Parroquial al 407-422-2005.
Welcome! It is our hope that you will find our parish a place of welcome and hospitality, as well as a spiritual home for you and your family. We invite you to become a reg istered member o f our par i sh ! Vis i t www.stjamesorlando.org or call us at the Parish Office at 407-422-2005.
Welcome to St. James Cathedral!
Dear St. James Cathedral Family, During the Priests’ Convocation, Bishop Noonan called upon us priests to observe September as a penitential month, and to set aside a penitential day of prayer and fasting. I’m extending an invitation to all the members of our cathedral parish to also observe a penitential day of prayer and fasting this month on Saturday, September 29, the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels. St. Michael the archangel is our defender in battle against all evil. As such, we seek his protecting intercession over the entire Church. As Catholics, we are well aware of the important role of St. Michael in defending us against Satan. For the greater part of the 20th century, Catholics recited the prayer to St. Michael at the end of every Mass. Pope Leo XIII composed the following prayer to St. Michael the Archangel: St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle! Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who roam about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. At all the masses on September 29 and 30, we will distribute prayer cards for us to say the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel on behalf of our Church, especially the most vulnerable members of our community. We ask that God will watch over and protect them from all harm and danger, as we ask the Lord to renew His Church. In Christ, Very Reverend Miguel A. González
Estimada Familia de la Catedral de Santiago Apóstol, Durante la Convocatoria de los Sacerdotes, el Obispo Noonan nos llamó a los sacerdotes a observar a septiembre como un mes de penitencia, y apartar un día penitencial de oración y ayuno. Extiendo una invitación a todos los miembros de nuestra parroquia de la catedral para que también observen un día penitencial de oración y ayuno este sábado, 29 de septiembre, la Fiesta de los Santos Miguel, Gabriel y Rafael, Arcángeles. San Miguel el Arcángel es nuestro defensor en la batalla contra todos los males. Como tal, buscamos su intercesión protectora sobre toda la Iglesia. Como Católicos, somos muy conscientes del importante papel de San Miguel en la defensa contra Satanás. Durante la mayor parte del siglo 20, los Católicos recitaron la oración a San Miguel al final de cada Misa. El Papa León XIII compuso la siguiente oración a San Miguel Arcángel: San Miguel Arcángel, defiéndenos en la batalla. Sé nuestro amparo contra las perversidad y asechanzas del demonio. Reprímale Dios, pedimos suplicantes, y tu príncipe de la milicia celestial arroja al infierno con el divino poder a Satanás y a los otros espíritus malignos que andan dispersos por el mundo para la perdición de las almas. Amén. En todas las misas del 29 y 30 de septiembre, distribuiremos tarjetas de oración para que juntos hagamos dirigir la oración a San Miguel Arcángel en nombre de nuestra Iglesia, especial-mente de los miembros más vulnerables de nuestra comunidad. Pedimos que Dios los proteja de todo daño y peligro, al mismo tiempo que le pedimos al Señor que renueve Su Iglesia. En Cristo,
Reverendísimo Miguel A. González
A Message from Our Rector/ Un Mensaje de Nuestro Rector
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BISHOP JOHN NOONAN INVITES ALL TO ATTEND THE 17th ANNUAL BLUE MASS ON
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 12:10PM
Bishop John Noonan invites the community to join their voices in prayer on the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, for the safety of our dedicated first responders who put their lives in harm’s way for the protection of people. A reception will follow in the Parish Center adjacent to St. James Cathedral.
MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES DE LA SEMANA
Saturday, September 15th 8:00 AM Dr. Lynn Nasrallah Special intention 4:00 PM John McCormick †
Sunday, September 16th 7:30 AM Bob Paxton † 9:00 AM Jim Younglove Special intention 10:30 AM Kay Droessler † 10:30 AM Fr. John McCormick † 12:15 PM Fatima Kacem Special intention 5:00 PM Kathleen & Arvel Droessler †
Monday, September 17th 7:00 AM Mario Mesa † 12:10 PM Margaret Ewell †
Tuesday, September 18th 7:00 AM Matthew Pasciucco † 7:00 AM Kathleen & Arvel Droessler †
Wednesday, September 19th 7:00 AM Lina Maria Arenas Special intention 12:10 PM Fr. John McCormick †
Thursday, September 20th 7:00 AM Robert “Bob” Byrnes † 12:10 PM Frans Lisman †
Friday, September 21st 7:00 AM Frank Sevick † 12:10 PM Marjorie Cannolly Special intention Saturday, September 22nd 8:00 AM Fr. John McCormick † 4:00 PM Alphonse J. D'Amato †
Sunday, September 23th 7:30 AM Yves Tristan Añana Special intention 9:00 AM Kenneth & Deanna Giessueber † 10:30 AM Raul del Campo † 10:30 AM Wajih Nasrallah Special intention 12:15 PM Fabiola Ramos Gillis † 5:00 PM Alvaro Castro †
Readings for the Week of September 16, 2018
Sunday Is 50:5-9a; Ps 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9; Jas 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35
Monday 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10-17; Lk 7:1-10
Tuesday 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5; Lk 7:11-17
Wednesday 1 Cor 12:31—13:13; Ps 33:2-3, 4-5, 12 & 22; Lk 7:31-35
Thursday 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lk 7:36-50
Friday Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Mt 9:9-13
Saturday 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-12, 13-14; Lk 8:4-15
Sunday Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-4, 5, 6-8; Jas 3:16—4:3; Mk 9:30-37
Lecturas por la Semana del 16 de Septiembre 2018
Domingo Is 50, 5-9; Sal 114, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6. 8-9; Sant 2, 14-18; Mc 8, 27-35
Lunes 1 Cor 11, 17-26; Sal 39, 7-8a. 8b-9. 10. 17; Lc 7, 1-10
Martes 1 Cor 12, 12-14. 27-31; Sal 99, 2. 3. 4. 5; Lc 7, 11-17
Miércoles 1 Cor 12, 31—13, 13; Sal 32, 2-3. 4-5. 12 y 22; Lc 7, 31-35
Jueves 1 Cor 15, 1-11; Sal 117, 1-2. 16ab-17. 28; Lc 7, 36-50
Viernes Ef 4, 1-7. 11-13; Sal 18, 2-3. 4-5; Mt 9, 9-13
Sábado 1 Cor 15, 35-37. 42-49; Sal 55, 10. 11-12. 13-14; Lc 8, 4-15
Domingo Sab 2, 12. 17-20; Sal 53, 3-4. 5. 6 y 8; Sant 3, 16—4, 3; Mc 9, 30-37
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Pregunta para los niños: ¿Qué significa para ti seguir los pasos de Jesús?
Pregunta para los jóvenes: ¿Quién crees que es Jesús? ¿Quién es Jesús en tu vida?
Pregunta para los adultos: ¿Cuál es la cruz que carga hoy? ¿Cómo sigue a Jesús en su lugar de trabajo y en su hogar?
Question for Children: What do think it means for you to follow in Jesus footsteps?
Question for Youth: Who do you say that Jesus is? Who is Jesus in your life?
Question for Adults: What is the cross that you carry today? How do you follow Jesus in the workplace and at home?
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Stewardship / Corresponsabilidad
Cathedral Young Adults - Meets every Wednesday at 7:00PM in the Social Hall. Contact: Kelly Lankheit, [email protected]
St. James Prime Timers - Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 1:00PM in the Social Hall. If attending the meeting please RSVP. Contact: Mary Alice Hammond, (407) 423-4433
Lay Carmelites - Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month at 8:00AM for Mass followed by prayer and formation. Contact: Kathleen Richardville, (407) 421-7769
Ultreya in Spanish - Meets every Thursday at 7:00PM in the Media Center Contact: Milbia Franco, [email protected]
That Man is You - There are two sessions annually: Spring and Fall. Contact: Mark Zeitler, (407) 466-0543
Spanish Prayer Group - Meets every Thursday at 7PM in the Social Hall Contact: Carmen Wilson, 407-437-1645
Did you know about…
Stewardship of Treasure / Corresponsabilidad del Tesoro
Offertory / Ofertorio:
Totals for 9/8 & 9 - $45,485.71
Consider online giving! Online giving is a wonderful way to support our parish in your gift of treasure. ww.stjamesorlando.org
¡Considere donar en-línea! Donar en-línea es una manera maravillosa de apoyar nuestra parroquia con tu tesoro. www.stjamesorlando.org
Stewardship
Corresponsabilidad
Sabías que…
Jóvenes Adultos (Inglés) - Se reúnen todos los Miércoles a las 7:00PM en el Salón Social. Contacto: Kelly Lankheit, [email protected]
“Prime Timers” - Se reúne los 3ros Lunes del mes a la 1:00PM en el Salón Social. Por favor confirme su asistencia. Contacto: Mary Alice Hammond, (407) 423-4433
Carmelitas (Inglés) - Se reúne los 3ros
Sábados del mes a las 8:00AM para la Misa, seguido de oración y formación. Contacto: Kathleen Richardville, (407) 421-7769
Ultreya - Se reúne todos los Jueves a las 7:00PM en el “Media Center”. Contacto: Milbia Franco, [email protected] “That Man is You” (Inglés)- Se reúnen en la Primavera y el Otoño. Contacto: Mark Zeitler, (407) 466-0543 Grupo de Oración - Se reúnen todos los Jueves a las 7PM en el Salón Social. Contacto: Carmen Wilson, 407-437-1645
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. James asks what our love for Jesus Christ can possibly mean if it does
not result in action on behalf of, and to benefit, our neighbor. He
suggests that faith in Jesus Christ is demonstrated most profoundly in
our care for the needy, the suffering, and the underprivileged.
Stewardship includes proclaiming the Good News by putting our faith
into action on behalf of others. In what ways have we been willing to
make sacrifices and renunciations for the sake of Jesus Christ and
our neighbor?
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Vigésimo Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Santiago pregunta ¿qué puede significar nuestro amor por Jesucristo si
éste no se traduce en acción en nombre de, y para beneficiar, a nuestro
prójimo? Él sugiere que esa fe en Jesucristo sea demostrada más
profundamente en nuestro cuidado por el necesitado, el que sufre, y el
menos privilegiado. La corresponsabilidad incluye proclamar las Buenas
Noticias poniendo nuestra fe en acción en nombre de otros. ¿En qué
formas hemos estado dispuestos a hacer sacrificios y renuncias por
amor a Jesucristo y beneficio de nuestro prójimo?
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Get Engaged Challenge Commit and participate in at least one activity! It is an opportunity to grow in faith and fellowship!
Acepta el Reto ¡Comprométete y participa de al menos uno de los tres evento! ¡Es una Buena oportunidad para
crecer en la fe y compartir en comunidad!
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24 Hours of Exposition and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament 24 Horas de Exposición y Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento
We are asking all St. James Cathedral families to commit to 1 hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament between Friday, October 12th starting at 7:30AM and Saturday, October 13th at 7:30AM, when the priest will give Solemn Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Come whenever is convenient for your family!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Invitamos a todas las familias de la Catedral de Santiago Apóstol a que se comprometan a una hora de oración ante el Santísimo Sacramento entre el viernes, 12 de octubre a partir de las 7:30 AM y el sábado, 13 de octubre a las 7:30 AM. ¡Acompáñenos cuando sea conveniente para su familia!
Dinner & Speaker Cena y Conferenciante
Nikki Kingsley “From Islam to Catholicism”
“Del Islam al Catolicismo”
Friday November 9, 2018 6:00PM in the Social Hall
Nikki was born in Karachi, Pakistan and grew up in Africa in a Muslim family. She came to United States with her two young children, seeking freedom from an arranged marriage. Nikki’s life as a Muslim went through a dramatic turn when she encountered Jesus and Mary in dreams and other mystical experiences. These events led her to question the Muslim faith she had practiced for 40 years and led to her journey from Islam to Catholicism.
Around our Parish and Diocese / Alrededor de nuestra Parroquia y la Diócesis
Cathedral Service Day Día de Servicio en la Catedral Saturday, October 27, 2018
8:00AM - 11:00PM
We need you to donate 1 bag of mulch (see sample bag in courtyard on Sept. 29 & 30) and 1 hour of your valuable time to help spread the mulch (or one of either). Come join us for fun, fellowship and pride in our beautiful campus!
~~~~~~~~~~ Necesitamos que done 1 bolsa de mantillo (vea la bolsa de muestra en el patio el 29 y 30 de septiembre) y 1 hora de su valioso tiempo para ayudar a esparcir el mantillo (o uno de los dos).
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Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Are you feeling called to Christ? Are you in
need of Baptism? The RCIA (Rite of Chris-
tian Initiation of Adults) begins Sunday Sep-
tember 16th. Registration is free and re-
quired. For more information call Steve at
407-422-2005 or e-mail: [email protected]
Night Out at Sak Comedy Lab
Come and have a fun night with Cathedral
Young Adults at Sak Comedy Lab on Wednes-
day, September 19th. We will be going to the
NEXTGEN Improv Show at 8pm. Tickets are $7. For
more information about our meet up and parking
please visit our Facebook page or our website
www.sjcya.org.
Visit our website www.sjcya.org
SOAR Saints On A Road!
The theme this year is
My Life My Faith .
TODAY! Sunday, Sept. 16th Middle School Youth Ministry 9-12 grade 1:30-3:30 in the social hall Come join us as we build community with fellow-ship! All are welcome! Need Community Service? Join us Sunday, Sept. 23rd from 1:30-3:30 in the social hall. We will be stuffing baby bottles for JMJ Life Center. All ages are welcome to join us. 6th-grade students must have a chaperone, please.
Dave & Busters! Friday, October 26th
7:30-11:00AM. All 7-12 grade students.
Unlimited arcade games, all you can eat breakfast buffet, and MORE! $25
RSVP by October 26th to [email protected] Waiver Needed. Interested in getting involved? Email [email protected] to find more information. Keep up with new events on Instagram!!!!!
Check the bulletin for upcoming opportunities to win prizes at your next SOAR!
Our Nursery will be closed Sunday September 30 , Ms. Liz is taking her summer break at this time . Will be returning October 7th.
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Fr. Martin’s Column / La Columna del Padre Martín
Part 2:
With the exception of legitimate self-defense, any intentional taking of a human life is recognized by civilized society as a grave offense. There is an innate understanding in all of us that life is sacred and deserves protection. That innate knowledge is a part of Natural Law, which God writes in the heart of each person. We just know instinctively that killing is wrong. For that reason, there is no need to spend much time on the topic of homicide. But it does lead to some interesting questions: What about the taking of an innocent life in the womb? Don’t we find it incongruous that some legislation, including our own in the United States, does not extend? the same protection to the unborn?
To be anti-abortion somehow has become the banner for being a “conservative Catholic.” Such an attitude exists among Church circles as well – the never-ending battles between pro-life and pro-choice movements! I find that absurd. To uphold the dignity of human life shouldn’t just be a “Catholic thing.” It is a human thing.
What about freedom to choose? It is also a right accorded to each of us, isn’t it? Most certainly. Even God doesn’t interfere with our freedom. However, no right is absolute. I cannot exercise my own right when it injures someone else’s right. Can people choose to do whatever they want with their bodies? Sure! Ultimately, we each have to answer for the choices we make. That said, can this freedom be exercised to the detriment of another life – one that cannot yet defend itself? No. Therefore, the Church teaches, “Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law” (CCC, 2271). This also includes formal cooperation by a third party. Not only do we consider this act to be a mortal sin, but “A person who procures a completed abortion incurs excommunication latae sententiae” (Code of Canon Law, 1398).
Let’s pause a moment to explain what an excommunication is.
An excommunication is a penalty attached to a grave violation of the law. When someone is excommunicated, he or she is cut off from communion with the Church and no longer has the right to receive the benefits of the sacraments. It is a very severe punishment that the Church doesn’t impose lightly on just anyone. Our penal system imposes penalties not to be vindictive, but with a “medicinal” purpose in mind. It is the last resort to “shock” a person into repentance.
There are two kinds of excommunication: ferendae sententiae and latae sententiae. The first refers to a sentence imposed after a trial has positively proved guilt. The second is, for lack of a better word, an “automatic” sentence. This kind of excommunication happens as the result of violating the rule itself. To apply that to our discussion: When someone willfully and freely procures a complete abortion, the act of carrying it out incurs the penalty.
This kind of penalty is so severe that we don’t treat it lightly. There are only seven violations that would result in excommunication. That shows how firmly the Church stands on the sanctity of human life and the protection of ones unable to defend themselves.
Parte 2: Con la excepción de legítima defensa propia, cualquier acto intencional que acabe con una vida humana es reconocido por la sociedad civilizada como una ofensa grave. Existe una com-prensión innata en todos nosotros de que la vida es sagrada y merece protección. Ese conocimiento innato es parte de la Ley Natural, que Dios escribe en el corazón de cada persona. Simplemente sabemos instintivamente que matar es incorrecto. Por esa razón, no es necesario dedicar mucho tiempo al tema del homicidio. Pero conduce a algunas preguntas interesantes: ¿qué pasa con matar una vida inocente en el útero? ¿No nos parece incongruente que alguna legislación, incluida la nuestra en los Estados Unidos, no se pueda ampliar? ¿La misma pro-tección para el no nacido?
Estar en contra del aborto de alguna manera se ha convertido en signo de ser un "católico conservador". Tal actitud también existe entre los círculos de la Iglesia: ¡las batallas interminables entre los movimientos pro-vida y pro-elección! Encuentro eso absurdo. Defender la dignidad de la vida humana no debe ser simplemente una "cosa Católica". Es algo humano.
¿Qué hay de la libertad de elegir? También es un derecho otorgado a cada uno de nosotros, ¿no es así? Seguramente. Incluso Dios no interfiere con nuestra libertad. Sin embargo, ningún derecho es absoluto. No puedo ejercer mi propio derecho cuando interfiere con el derecho de otra persona. ¿Pueden las personas elegir hacer lo que quieran con sus cuerpos? ¡Por supuesto! En definitiva, cada uno de nosotros debe responder por las elecciones que hacemos. Dicho esto, ¿se puede ejercer esta libertad en detrimento de otra vida, que aún no puede defenderse? No. Por lo tanto, la Iglesia enseña: "El aborto directo, es decir, querido como un fin o como un medio, es gravemente contrario a la ley moral." (CIC, 2271). Esto también incluye la cooperación formal de un tercero. No solo consideramos este acto como un pecado mortal, sino que " quien procura el aborto, si éste se produce, incurre en excomunión latae sententiae." (Código de Derecho Canónico, 1398).
Pausemos un momento para explicar qué es una excomunión. Una excomunión es una pena asociada a una violación grave de la ley. Cuando alguien es excomulgado, se le separa de la comunión con la Iglesia y ya no tiene derecho a recibir los beneficios de los sacramentos. Es un castigo muy severo que la Iglesia no maneja con ligereza. Nuestro sistema penal im-pone penas con el propósito de vengarse, sino con un propósito "medicinal" en mente. Es el último recurso para "hacer reaccionar" a una persona para que se arrepienta.
Hay dos tipos de excomunión: ferendae sententiae y latae sententiae. La primera se refiere a una sentencia impuesta después de que un juicio ha demostrado culpabilidad. La segunda es, a falta de una palabra mejor, una sentencia "automática". Este tipo de excomunión ocurre como resultado de violar la regla en sí misma. Para aplicar esto a nuestra discusión: cuando alguien deliberada y libremente obtiene un aborto completo, el acto de llevarlo a cabo incurre en penalidad.
Este tipo de penalidad es tan grave que no lo trataremos a la ligera. Solo hay siete violaciones que resultarían en la excomunión. Eso muestra cuán firme es la Iglesia sobre la santidad de la vida humana y la protección de aquellos que no pueden defenderse.
St. James Cathedral School / Colegio de la Catedral de Santiago Apóstol
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Saturday, September 15th- Bishop Moore Retreat Breakfast Preparation, San Pedro
Sunday, September 16th-Columbus Day Dinner Tickets Go on Sale, After All Masses
Sunday, September 23rd-Columbus Day Dinner Tickets Go on Sale, After All Masses
Sunday, September 23rd-Parish Breakfast, Social Hall, After all Masses
Wednesday, September 26th- 40 Days of Life Begins
Thursday, September 27th-Social, Family Bowling Night
Friday, September 28th-Blue Mass, 12:10 pm
Saturday, September 29th-Food for the Poor Gala, Rosen Shingle Creek
Saturday, September 29th- 2nd Degree, St. Cloud, 9 am Saturday, September 29th-3rd Degree, St. Cloud, 12:30 pm
Any questions, please contact Grand Knight Steven Gertel, [email protected]
Our Parish Staff / Nuestro Personal Parroquial
Director of Pastoral Ministry H. Justin Reyes; Ext. 101 [email protected]
Religious Education Director / Educación Religiosa Renee Jones; Ext. 118 [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation (RCIA) / Sacramentos para Adultos Steve Bucklin; Ext. 123 [email protected]
Youth Ministry / Ministerio de Jóvenes Nancy Webb; Ext. 112 [email protected]
Baptism Coordinator / Coordinadora de Bautismo Valeria Fong-Kaufmann; Ext. 119 [email protected]
Stewardship and Ministry Coordinator / Coordinadora de Corresponsabilidad & Ministerios Janice Nunez [email protected]
Liturgy Director / Director de Liturgia Bruce Croteau [email protected]
Music Director / Director de Música Adam Brakel [email protected]
Assoc. Music Director / Directora Asociada de Música Elizabeth Jennings [email protected]
Financial Coordinator Gayle Decker; Ext. 133 [email protected]
Data / IT O’Neal Davidson; Ext. 110 [email protected]
Facilities / Facilidades Larry Lambright [email protected]
Facilities Coordinator / Coordinadora de Facilidades Jessica Garrett; Ext. 105 [email protected]
Ministry to the Sick & Homebound / Ministerio a los Enfermos Diana Coffman; Ext. 111 [email protected]
Receptionist / Recepcionista Lorna Placa; Ext. 100 [email protected]
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Knights of Columbus St. James
Council #12402 Upcoming Events
Hours Monday to Friday
10 am - 2 pm
Saturday 12:30 - 5:30 pm
Sunday 8 am - 2 pm
It’s here!
¡Ya llegó!
