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Masses For The Week

Monday, 4/14

7:30am † Anna Baviello † Cristobal Enrique Escotto (1st Anniv)

12:10pm † Mary A. Sandhaas

Tuesday, 4/15

7:30am † Decd. Mbrs. of the Guadagno Family 12:00pm † Helen Gladden

Wednesday, 4/16

7:30am People of the Parish 12:10pm † Daniel & Laura Quigley 7:30 pm **No Spanish Mass Tonight**

Thursday, 4/17

7:30 am † Decd. Mbrs. of the Caputo Family 12:10pm **No Mass Today**

Friday, 4/18

7:30am † Henry J. Dengel

12:10pm † Myrtle Burke (Anniversary Memorial) † Michael Mauro † Saverina & Antonio Pagnotta

Saturday, 4/19

8:00am † Thomas Fabrizio 5:00pm † Dr. Daniel V. Caputo 7:00pm † Luz Maria Almonte de Torres

† Emmanuel Rosa

Sunday, 4/20, Fifth Sunday of Easter

8:00am † Maryann & Charles Callus 9:30am † Luigina & Giuseppe Scalamandre

11:30pm † Decd. Mbrs. St. Vincent de Paul Society 1:00pm † Miguel Urbina

† Luis Azcona

Pray for the soul of:

Florintino Rivas Ramon

Eucharistic Bread and Wine Week of 4/13

In loving memory of

Thomas Owens

Please take note that there will be no 12:10 p.m. Mass on Thursday, April 17th

Scripture Reflection

“The sheep hear his voice, as the shepherd calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” (See John 10:1-10) “The Church delights in hearing the Good Shepherd Gospel. . . . The more I believe in and accept Jesus as my

shepherd, my lover, my healer, my advocate and my friend, the more I become empowered and inspired to be a good shepherd. In all the relationships in my life there is the opportunity and the call to be a shepherd. It is so true. When I allow Jesus to shepherd me, I instinctively begin to shepherd others and will allow others to shepherd me by their love and friendship. This mutual shepherding is what makes the Church the kingdom of God. Only those weak enough, poor enough and sinful enough will allow the Son of God to pick them up in His arms and love them. Only those embrace by the Lamb will want to embrace others in His name. Only those who allow themselves to be held will in turn be able to hold others. Am I weak enough, poor enough, and sinful enough to be held by the Lamb of God?

From The Great Fifty Days—

Savoring the Resurrection by Msgr. Francis X. Gaeta

Pages 45 & 46.

2009 Mass Book Will be opened on

MONDAY April 14th

at 9:00 a.m. The Rectory hours are

Monday-Saturday 9:00-5:00 p.m.

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Our Holy Redeemer Raffle

Winner’s Circle!

April Qtr $250 Lillian Tucker

April Mo $100 Joe Scalamandre

Apr 1 $25 Rigoberto Amador

Apr 2 $25 Gloria Walker

Apr 3 $25 Larry Vodopivec

Apr 4 $25 Harold Urbanski

Apr 5 $25 Diana Octave-Boxill

WHAT’S GOING ON THIS WEEK

Monday, 4/14

7:00 p.m

AA Meeting Sumner Hall

7:30 p.m. RCIA Rectory Basement

Tuesday, 4/15

8:30 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Church Meeting Room

8:00 p.m. Neocatechumenal Way School Prayer Room 201

Wednesday, 4/16

7:30 p.m.

Legion of Mary Convent Chapel

8:00 p.m. Neocatechumenal Way School Prayer Room 201

Thursday, 4/17

7:00 p.m.

Resurrection Prayer Group Convent Chapel

Friday, 4/18

7:00 p.m.

AA Meeting Sumner Hall

Saturday, 4/19

8:00 p.m.

Neocatechumenal Way Mass School Prayer Room 201

Jesus fed 5,000 people with two fish and five loaves. Parish Social Ministry needs your help in

filling our empty shelves. The many served at Parish Outreach, part of Christ’s own body, are hungry. Only through you can we feed those that are hungry and give drink to those that thirst. If each person would bring one can of food each week (canned vegetables, canned meat, canned fruits, tuna fish, cereal, juices, flip-top cans for our homeless, etc.) our pantry would always have enough to serve, never turning away an individual or a family.

Please pray for those who have asked for our prayers

Jerry Anglim, Monica Campos, Faye DiNapoli,Guy Fletcher, Veronica Groth,

Margaret Gunn, Michael Legrandre, Erika Mandy, Maureen McCollum, Helen McKenna, Estella Mendez,

Marion Pedroli, Fitzroy Terry, Marybeth Terry, Paul Terry, Dorothy Thomas,

Janene Suchan, Rosel Verliin, Gerard Wilson

Knights of Columbus Prayer Rally

Join with the New York State Knights of Columbus as they sponsor a Prayer Rally in the State Capital on Tuesday, May 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in support of the

issues raised by the Catholic Conference and positions on those issues that our Bishops and Priests have taken. All are invited to join together in prayer on that day as a show of unity of the Catholic community in New York State on issues which confront our duly elected legislators. Buses are being arranged. Please contact Charles at (516) 285-7462.

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SUNDAY CONTRIBUTION

2007 - $9,845 2008 - $9,554

••••••Brothers and Sisters in Christ••••• Singing of the last hymn at Mass while the procession is taking place concludes the Mass and is part of the Mass. We ask that you remain in your places at the end of Mass and wait for the procession with the Priest, Deacon, and Ministers to pass before you leave the church. Leaving the church while the last hymn is being sung or beginning a conversation with others is not only discourteous but makes a mockery of the end of the Mass. Please join in the singing and wait until all the ministers have process down the center aisle before leaving. We also remind you that parents should make sure that their children do not sing, whistle, or shout before, during, or at the end of Mass. Many people are complaining that there is too much noise in the church before and after Mass. Please respect the sanctity of this sacred place.

Today, we celebrate “Good Shepherd Sunday” where we reflect on Jesus’ care and love of us and hear his words, “I came so that they may have life and have it more abundantly.” This month through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brought the love and care

of Jesus to the poor by assisting families with food, money for utility bill and rent, etc. Thank You!

DOMINICAN COMMERCIAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1958 REUNION

A 50th anniversary reunion has been planned for October 4th at the Holiday Inn in Plainview.

Committee members are endeavoring to locate former classmates.

Please e-mail dc1958@optonline.net or write to Class of ’58 Reunion, 3 Wilson St.

Garden City, NY 11530

Spring Fling Dinner &

Silent Auction The Catholic Daughters annual event is on Wednesday, April 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Coral House

Baldwin. For tickets and reservations please call Diana Gibson at 623-2185 or JoAnn DeAngelis at 379-9560. We are asking for donations for raffle prizes. You can call Mary Impellizeri at 379-1938 or Theresa Duran at 223-0092. Please donate to our charitable event.

Readings for Next Sunday, April 20th

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Acts 6:1-7 The call of the first deacons

Psalm: 33 Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our

trust in you.

Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-9 Let yourselves be built into a spiritual house.

Gospel: John 14:1-12 “Master…how can we know the way?”

Meet St. Stanislaus

Born in Poland, Stanislaus became a priest and a canon of the Cathedral in Krakow. He was an eloquent preacher, a generous benefactor of the poor and an advocate for clerical reform. Appointed

Bishop of Krakow (1072), he soon was embroiled in conflict with King Boleslav, who eventually ended Stanislaus’ life during the celebration of Mass. The king fled Hungary, where he lived as a penitent in a Benedictine abbey. Stanislaus was canonized (1235) and is one of the patrons of Poland. Like him, may we be willing to speak the truth to those in power even if we might suffer for it.

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Basic Scripture Course Liturgy

Would you like to receive a basic understanding of the liturgical and sacramental theology and practice of the Roman Catholic Church?

Deacon Cris Sanchez and Linda Siani will be offering the Liturgy portion of the Basic Course. All sessions will be conducted in the Rectory basement on Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The dates are as follows: 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 and 5/22. If you are interested in participating, please call Nancy at the Rectory and leave her your name, address and phone number.

Dominican Village Open House

We would love to show you our home…Please join us for one of our Open Houses:

April 13th 1:00-3:00 p.m. April 26th 1:00-3:00 p.m. May 6th 1:00-3:00 p.m. May 20th 1:00-3:00 p.m. May 31st 1:00-3:00 p.m.

The Dominican Village is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, Independent and Assisted Living Rental Retirement Community, offering outstanding programs, all-inclusive service & bountiful amenities. For more information or to schedule a tour at your convenience, contact us at your convenience (631) 842-6091 or E-mail info@dominicanvillage.org.

Spring Open House Sunday, April 27th

1:00 p.m. Rockville Centre, NY

(516) 678-5000 ext. 6230

A vacuum sales man appeared at the door of a lady's cottage and, without allowing the woman to speak, rushed into the living room and threw a large bag of dirt all over her clean carpet. He said," If this new vacuum doesn't pick up every bit of dirt then I'll eat all the dirt." The woman, who by this time was losing her patience, said, "Sir, if I had enough money to buy that thing, I would have paid my electricity bill before they cut it off. Now, what would you prefer, a spoon or a knife and fork?"

Nursing Sisters of the Sick Poor

We are looking full time night nurse from midnight to 8:00 a.m. as required for staffing a

small infirmary of our Religious Community in Rockville Centre. Please fax your resume to: Nursing Sisters of the Sick Poor (516) 594-0412.

The annual Spring Gala hosted by The De La Salle School occurs on Friday evening, 2 May at the Hempstead Golf and Country Club. A donation of $175

provides you with ticket to the event. A total of over $20,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. The top prize is $10,000! The number of raffle tickets sold is limited to 750 and you do not have to be present at the gala to win. A donation of $100 gives you a ticket. A contribution of $500 merits seven tickets. For tickets contact the school on 516-379-8660 or via our e-mail address, DeLaSalleLI@hotmail.com. Funds raised go towards our scholarship fund. Please consider investing in our students. Thank you!

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Reflexión Semanal:

“El que entra por la puerta, ése es el pastor de las ovejas. . . . y las ovejas reconocen su voz; él llama a cada una por su nombre y las conduce afuera.” (Vea Juan 10:1-10) “La Iglesia se deleita en es- cuchar el Evangelio del Buen Pastor. . . . Mientras más creo en Jesús y más lo acepto como mi pastor, mi amante, mi sanador, mi defensor y mi amigo, más habilitado e inspirado estoy para obrar como un buen pastor. En todas las relaciones de mi vida encuentro la oportunidad y el llamado a obrar como un pastor. En todas las relaciones de mi vida existe la oportunidad y el llamado a ser un pastor. Eso es muy cierto. Cuando permito que Jesús me pastoree, instintivamente comienzo a pastorear a otros y del mismo modo permito que otros me pastoreen por medio de su amor y su amistad. Este pastoreo mutuo es lo que hace de la iglesia el reino de Dios. Solo los que son lo suficientemente débiles, suficientemente pobres, y pecadores permiten que el Hijo de Dios los levante y los abrace en sus brazos y con su amor. Solo los que son abrazados por el Cordero de Dios querrán abrazar a otros en Su nombre. Solo los que permiten que El los sostenga pueden a su vez sostener a otros. ¿Soy yo lo suficientemente débil, pobre, y pecaminoso para ser abrazado por el Cordero de Dios?” De The Great Fifty Days—Savoring the Resurrection por el Monseñor Francis X. Gaeta, páginas 45 y 45.

¡Ganadores de La Rifa del Santo Redentor!

Abril TRI $ 250 Lillian Tucker Abril Mes $ 100 Joe Scalamandre Abril 01 $ 25 Rigoberto Amador Abril 02 $ 25 Gloria Walker Abril 03 $ 25 Larry Vodopivec Abril 04 $ 25 Harold Urbanski Abril 05 $ 25 Diana Octave-Boxill

Comportamiento apropiado durante la Misa El canto del último himno de la Misa mientras el sacerdote y los ministros del altar procesan hacia la puerta de la iglesia da conclusión a la Misa y es parte integral de la misma. Por eso, deseamos pedirles que permanezcan en sus asientos hasta que haya pasado la procesión con el sacerdote, diácono y ministros. El abandonar la iglesia mientras el último himno se está cantando o comenzar una conversación con otros no solo es descortés, sino que es burlarse del final de la Misa. Por favor acompáñenos a cantar y espere hasta que la procesión de ministros haya pasado antes de marcharse.

También queremos recordarles que los padres deben asegurarse de que sus hijos no hagan ruido, silben, o griten antes, durante, o al finalizar la Misa. Mucha gente se están quejando de que hay demasiado ruido en la iglesia antes y después de la Misa. Por favor respeten la santidad de este lugar sagrado.

Grupo Santo Redentor Los invita a acompañarlos todos los martes de 7:30 a 10:00 PM en el sótano del edificio de la Escuela. El Grupo de Oración Carismático Santo Redentor también visita los hogares y lleva la eucaristía a los enfermos e inválidos. Para más información llame a Amantina Infante, coordinadora, 208-7351.

Grupo Carismático Cristo Vive Lo invita a acompañarlos todos los lunes de 7:30 a 9:00 pm en el auditorio de la Escuela. Este grupo visita los hogares. Llame al Sr. Antonio Espinal al 623-8878.

“Jóvenes Adultos Creciendo en Cristo” Invitamos a todos los jóvenes hispanos de la parroquia a que nos acompañen a nuestras reuniones todos los viernes desde las 7:30 PM. Las reuniones tendrán lugar en la Sala Grande de la Escuela. Ven y compar- tiremos nuestras inquietudes haciendo nuevos amigos en la fe, creciendo en lo humano y espiritual, con alegría juvenil. Comunícate con: Carlos Portillo al 516-849-4568. Marta al (516) 378-5291 o Carlos Umana al (516) 379-9008.

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Ultreya Todos los miércoleses después de la misa de las 7:30 pm celebramos la Ultreya en el sótano de la iglesia.

Si desea saber más acerca del Cursillo y los cursillistas por favor llame a Norma de Jesús al 442-0777 o al 205-8986. Será muy bien recibido.

Lecturas para el 20de abril

5to Domingo De Pascua Primera Lectura: Hechos 6:1-7

EEll llllaammaaddoo ddee llooss PPrriimmeerrooss DDiiááccoonnooss Salmo Reponsorial: Salmo 32

““QQuuee ttuu mmiisseerriiccoorrddiiaa,, SSeeññoorr,, vveennggaa ssoobbrree nnoossoottrrooss..”” 1 Pedro 2:4-9

LLooss ccrriissttiiaannooss ssoonn ppiieeddrraass vviivvaass eenn eell tteemmpplloo ddee DDiioossEvangelio: Juan 14:1-12

““JJeessúúss llee rreessppoonnddiióó:: ‘‘YYoo ssooyy eell ccaammiinnoo..’’””

La Virgen María visita sus hogares Este grupo visita los hogares con la imagen de la Virgen de Fátima para rezar el rosario con la familia. Si desea que lo visiten llame a Berta al 379-8270 o a Rosario al 425-8339

¡El Papa viene a Nueva York! La Diócesis de RVC invita a jóvenes de toda Long Island a una Reunión Antes de la Visita del Papa el viernes 18 de abril de 2008 de 6:30 pm a 9:30 pm en el Centro Parroquial de la Catedral de Santa Inés.

¡Acompáñenos a compartir de música, charlas, oración, compañerismo, alimento y otras cosas! Entre los oradores de rango nacional invitados se encuentran Cris Stefanick y Tammy Everard y música conmovedora de la Banda de Lee Roessler. Para más información comuníquese con el Ministerio del Apostolado Diocesano llamando al 516-678-5800 x 615 o www.youth@drvc.org. La entrada es $5 por persona. ¡No se pierda esta oportunidad única de celebrar su fe católica!

Grupo Señor de las Misericordias Lo invita a acompañarlos todos los lunes a las 7:30 pm en la Capillita del Convento para rezar juntos la Novena al Señor de las Misericordias.

Hoy celebramos el Domingo del Buen Pastor en el que reflexionamos en el cuidado y amor que Jesús nos tiene a cada uno de nosotros y oímos las palabras: Yo he venido para que tengan vida y la tengan en abundancia.” Este mes mediante

los regalos de Ustedes, la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl le llevó el amor y el cuidado de Jesús a los pobres ayudando a las familias con comida, y dinero para pagar las utilidades y la renta. ¡Gracias!

Jesús alimentó a 5,000 personas con dos peces y 5 panes. El Ministerio Social de la Parroquia necesita su ayuda para llenar sus ana- queles vacíos. Las muchas personas que servimos en la Oficina del Ministerio Social de la Parroquia, parte del cuerpo de Cristo, están hambrientas. Solo mediante la ayuda de Ustedes podemos alimentar a los que están hambrientos y dar de beber a los que tienen sed. Si cada persona trae una lata d alimento a la semana (verduras, carnes, frutas, atún, cereales, y jugos enlatados) nuestra alacena siempre estaría llena y tendríamos lo suficiente para servir a todos los que vienen en busca de ayuda.

Noticias de Educación Religiosa

Ofrecemos Registración temprana para nuestro programa de Educación del

año 2008-2009 comenzando el 1ro de abril. Se requiere el certificado de bautismo de los niños que van a ingresar por primera vez en el programa de la escuela. Si su niño es mayor de 7 años de edad y todavía no ha sido bautizado, por favor traiga su certificado de nacimiento. Las horas de Oficina son de lunes a jueves de 9:00 Am a 2 PM.