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St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Church Phone: (718) 327-1133 Ext. 101 Fax: (718) 327-3276 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.saintsmaryandgertrude.org PASTOR: Rev. Francis Shannon PARISH PASTORAL STAFF: Deacon Michael C. Moss Deacon Adalberto Eddie Montero Deacon Rene Hernandez PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Ms. Joanne Murray, Ext. 102 Ms. Carmen Macfie, Ext. 103 IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Charles H. White, Ext. 113 Rev. David Bertolotti, Ext. 107 TRUSTEES: Miguel Jimenez Lillian Virginia Rountree PASTORAL COUNCIL, CHAIR: Yvonne Hall OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION—Ext. 104 Deacon Michael Moss, Director, (917) 769-4496 Ms. Daisie Rodriguez, Coordinator Mrs. Susan Singh-Smith, Secretary - Ext. 122 All children in grades 1-8 should be registered every year for Religious Education classes. MUSIC DIRECTOR: Mr. Joseph R. Villadiego SATURDAY EVENING MASSES: 5:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) SUNDAY MASSES: St. Mary: 8:15 AM, 11:30 AM (Spanish), 1:15 PM St. Gertrude: 9:30 AM Spanish & 11:00 AM English WEEKDAY MASSES: 12:10 - Monday thru Friday 7:00 - Tues. thru Thurs; 7:30 PM - Mon.& Fri. (in Spanish) CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 3:30 to 4:30 PM or by appointment. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: Mondays after the 12:10 Mass EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT: First Sundays 2:30 - 3:30 PM and Every Friday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Rosary Society: 1st & 4th Sunday of month after 8:15 & 11:00 Mass LEGION DE MARIA: (Tres grupos) Lunes 7:30-9:00 PM - McKenna; Sábados 9:30-11:00 AM—Sta. Gertrudis; Jueves 10:30-12:00 PM - Sótano de la Rectoría BAPTISMS: Baptisms are scheduled for the Third Saturday of each month in Spanish and the Fourth Saturday of each month in English. Parents should call for an appointment with a priest to arrange for the baptism of child. Birth Certificate should be presented at this time. MARRIAGES: Call the rectory for an appointment with a priest at least 6 months prior to the wedding. SICK CALLS: Emergencies - ANY TIME. Home bound - call the rectory BECOMING A CATHOLIC: The normal way for being received into full communion with the Catholic Church is through the R.C.I.A. Adults interested in being baptized, confirmed or making first communion should speak with a member of the parish staff to enroll. SWEET 15/16 BLESSINGS: We are happy to share in this special day. However, we can only bless those young women who are in, or have completed, their confirmation classes. There are no exceptions. Call the rectory for an appointment with a deacon or priest. QUINCEAÑERAS: Ofrecemos las misas de bendición con mucha alegría. Sin embargo, bendecimos solo a las muchachas quienes están en las clases o quienes han recibido su confirmación. No hay excepciones. Favor de llamar a uno de los diáconos o sacerdotes para una cita. CORO HISPANO: MIERCOLES 7:30 PM CIRCULO DE ORACION CARISMATICO: JUEVES 7:30 PM CURSILLO DE CRISTIANDAD: VIERNES 7:30 PM CENÁCULO SACERDOTAL MARIANO: Rosario el 4to Domingo—11:00 A.M. en Santa Gertrudis YOUTH GROUP: Estebana Nino, Coordinator - Sat. 11:45 A.M. St. Vincent De Paul Society: Contact the Rectory Charismatic Prayer Group in English Mondays at 5:00 P.M.– 6:30 PM at St. Gertrude Church Vocations Committee: please call the rectory Sacred Heart Adoration in English: 2 nd Sunday after the 8:15 A.M. Mass Haitian Committee: 4th Sunday after the 1:15 P.M. Mass Nigerian Committee: 4 th Sunday after the 8:15 A.M. Mass AA English: Thursdays 8:00 P.M. & Sundays 6:30 P.M. AA Spanish: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 P.M. 1920 New Haven Ave. Far Rockaway, N.Y. 11691 336 Beach 38th Street Far Rockaway, N.Y. 11691

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St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Church

Phone: (718) 327-1133 Ext. 101 Fax: (718) 327-3276

e-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.saintsmaryandgertrude.org

PASTOR: Rev. Francis Shannon PARISH PASTORAL STAFF: Deacon Michael C. Moss Deacon Adalberto Eddie Montero Deacon Rene Hernandez PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Ms. Joanne Murray, Ext. 102 Ms. Carmen Macfie, Ext. 103 IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Charles H. White, Ext. 113 Rev. David Bertolotti, Ext. 107 TRUSTEES: Miguel Jimenez Lillian Virginia Rountree PASTORAL COUNCIL, CHAIR: Yvonne Hall OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION—Ext. 104 Deacon Michael Moss, Director, (917) 769-4496 Ms. Daisie Rodriguez, Coordinator Mrs. Susan Singh-Smith, Secretary - Ext. 122 All children in grades 1-8 should be registered every year for Religious Education classes. MUSIC DIRECTOR: Mr. Joseph R. Villadiego SATURDAY EVENING MASSES: 5:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) SUNDAY MASSES: St. Mary: 8:15 AM, 11:30 AM (Spanish), 1:15 PM St. Gertrude: 9:30 AM Spanish & 11:00 AM English WEEKDAY MASSES: 12:10 - Monday thru Friday 7:00 - Tues. thru Thurs; 7:30 PM - Mon.& Fri. (in Spanish) CONFESSIONS: Saturdays 3:30 to 4:30 PM or by appointment. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: Mondays after the 12:10 Mass

EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT: First Sundays 2:30 - 3:30 PM and Every Friday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Rosary Society: 1st & 4th Sunday of month after 8:15 & 11:00 Mass LEGION DE MARIA: (Tres grupos) Lunes 7:30-9:00 PM - McKenna; Sábados 9:30-11:00 AM—Sta. Gertrudis; Jueves 10:30-12:00 PM - Sótano de la Rectoría

BAPTISMS: Baptisms are scheduled for the Third Saturday of each month in Spanish and the Fourth Saturday of each month in English. Parents should call for an appointment with a priest to arrange for the baptism of child. Birth Certificate should be presented at this time. MARRIAGES: Call the rectory for an appointment with a priest at least 6 months prior to the wedding. SICK CALLS: Emergencies - ANY TIME. Home bound - call the rectory

BECOMING A CATHOLIC: The normal way for being received into full communion with the Catholic Church is through the R.C.I.A. Adults interested in being baptized, confirmed or making first communion should speak with a member of the parish staff to enroll.

SWEET 15/16 BLESSINGS: We are happy to share in this special day. However, we can only bless those young women who are in, or have completed, their confirmation classes. There are no exceptions. Call the rectory for an appointment with a deacon or priest.

QUINCEAÑERAS: Ofrecemos las misas de bendición con mucha alegría. Sin embargo, bendecimos solo a las muchachas quienes están en las clases o quienes han recibido su confirmación. No hay excepciones. Favor de llamar a uno de los diáconos o sacerdotes para una cita. CORO HISPANO: MIERCOLES 7:30 PM CIRCULO DE ORACION CARISMATICO: JUEVES 7:30 PM CURSILLO DE CRISTIANDAD: VIERNES 7:30 PM CENÁCULO SACERDOTAL MARIANO: Rosar io el 4to Domingo—11:00 A.M. en Santa Gertrudis YOUTH GROUP: Estebana Nino, Coordinator - Sat. 11:45 A.M. St. Vincent De Paul Society: Contact the Rectory Charismatic Prayer Group in English Mondays at 5:00 P.M.– 6:30 PM at St. Gertrude Church Vocations Committee: please call the rectory Sacred Heart Adoration in English: 2nd Sunday after the 8:15 A.M. Mass Haitian Committee: 4th Sunday after the 1:15 P.M. Mass Nigerian Committee: 4th Sunday after the 8:15 A.M. Mass AA English: Thursdays 8:00 P.M. & Sundays 6:30 P.M. AA Spanish: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fr idays & Saturdays 8:00 P.M.

1920 New Haven Ave. Far Rockaway, N.Y. 11691

336 Beach 38th Street Far Rockaway, N.Y. 11691

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MASS INTENTIONS

The Sick: Kathleen Briza, Clifford Williams, Selwyn Holder, Ettia Miller, Mary McCabe Battles, Derrick Herron, Antonio

Batres and the homebound.

And the faithfully departed: Euston Davis.

Weekday Readings

Sun * Is 40:1-5,9-11 * Ps 104:1b-4,24-25,27-30 * Lk 3:15-16,21-22 Mon * Heb 1:1-6 * Ps 97:1,2b,6,7c,9 * Mk 1:14-20 Tues * Heb 2:5-12 * Ps 8:2a,5-9 * Mk 1:21-28 Wed * Heb 2:14-18 * Ps 105:1-4,6-9 * Mk 1:29-39 Thurs * Heb 3:7-14 * Ps 95:6-11 * Mk 1:40-45 Fri * Heb 4:1-5,11 * Ps 78:3,4bc,6c-8 * Mk 2:1-12 Sat * Heb 4:12-16 * Ps 19:8-10,15 * Mk 2:13-17

Saturday, January 12, 2019 5:00 pm - Kiara Velazquez (dec) Marie Claude Guiteau (dec) 7:30 pm - En honor del Señor de Esquipulas Euston Davis (dec) Margarita Posada (acción de gracias) Maria Antonia Zepeda (cumpleaños)

Sunday, January 13, 2019 – The Baptism of the Lord

8:15 am - For the people of St. Mary and St. Gertrude 9:30 am - Rosa Lila Feliciano (dec) 11:00 am - Agatha George (dec) 11:30 am - En honor a Nuestra Señora Virgen de la Nube Nicolasa Virginia Reyes Barrios (dec) Miladdy Fionella Macancela Muñoz (presentación) 1:15 pm - Christopher Sugrue (dec) 3:00 pm - Marie Claude Guiteau (dec)

Monday, January 14, 2019 12:10 pm - Marie Claude Guiteau (dec) Kemi George (birthday)

7:30 pm - Margarita Posada (cumpleaños)

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 12:10 pm - Marie Claude Guiteau (dec) Josephine Kelly (dec) 7:00 pm - Señor de Esquipulas

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 12:10 pm - Anna Burns (dec) 7:00 pm - Padre Fulgencio Gutierrez (cumpleaños)

Thursday, January 17, 2019 - St. Anthony 12:10 pm - Mary Geraldi (dec) 7:00 pm - Anna Caiola (dec)

Friday, January 18, 2019 12:10 pm - Monsignor James McDonald (dec) 7:30 pm - Lou & Vilma Lara (intención especial)

Saturday, January 19, 2019 5:00 pm - Kiara Velazquez (dec) 7:30 pm - En honor de la Virgen de la Altagracia Maria Elcira Ordonez (dec) Victoriano Sanchez (dec)

We Are A Tithing Community Following God’s Plan for Giving

In return for the Lord’s generosity, our people

returned to His Church the following:

Offertory Collection

Collection last weekend - $6,011.00

“Our Weekly Offering is One Way of Saying: WE BELONG to the Lord… And One Another. What Does YOUR Weekly Offering Say? Pray for His Guidance! THEN Make or Renew Your Commitment to Tithing.

Altar Server Assignments for Jan. 19 & 20, 2019

Sat. 5:00 PM –Isaiah Rodriguez, Diana Rodriguez Sun. 7:30 PM - David Lopez, Gabriela Caceres Cama, Estiveen Luis Rosario Vargas, Miguel Garcia Sun. 8:15 AM - Tiffany Carcamo, Genesis Carcamo, Elsa Martinez Sun. 9:30 AM - Patrice Benson Sun. 11:00 AM - Joseph Santizo, Emmanuel Odiari Sun.11:30 AM– Aaliyah Mayorga Miranda, Jose Osorto, Ashley G. Rodriguez, Fatima Lopez Sun. 1:15 PM – Jamie Sequeira Soza, Lexa Marie Torres

ARE YOU REGISTERED IN THE PARISH???

If you plan to be a Godparent for a Baptism, a Sponsor for a Confirmation or to be married in a Catholic Church, you MUST be an active registered parishioner! The Church cannot vouch for you if we do not have any information about your participation in the Parish.

Baptism of Our Lord

“This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” Are you considering making known the love of our Heavenly Father as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Contact the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or email: [email protected].

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The Baptism of the Lord

GOD MADE MANIFEST An epiphany is a manifestation of God in visible

form. Today’s scriptures are replete with references to ways that God was made manifest. Isaiah sees “the glory of the LORD … revealed” in the visible form of God renewing the covenant by bringing the Israelites home from exile. Psalm 104 presents God’s “manifold works,” singing: “When you send forth your spirit … you renew the face of the earth” (Psalm 104:30). The reading from Titus takes up this theme of renewal as a manifestation of God. It mentions three “appearances” of God—in the person of Jesus, in glory in the fullness of time, and in our baptismal “renewal by the Holy Spirit.” Finally, God was made manifest in Jesus’ baptism when “the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove and a voice came from heaven” (Lk 3:22).

BAPTIZED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FIRE What do all these epiphanies have to do with us?

Titus assures us that the same Spirit of God who renews the universe, renewed the covenant, and descended upon Jesus has been “richly poured out on us” in “the bath of rebirth.” With Jesus, we have been baptized “with the Holy Spirit and fire.”

Those of us who were baptized as infants may not remember our baptism; even less might we remember our experience of God made manifest in us that day. Yet every time our community prays the Eucharistic Prayer and shares in Holy Communion the Spirit descends upon us again, pouring out the divine life that renews and “fires” us. As we move into Ordinary Time we will hear how the Spirit propelled Jesus forth to proclaim the Good News. Through our sharing in the Holy Spirit in baptism and Eucharist we, too, are propelled forth to make Christ manifest in the world.

God is manifested in visible form today by the renewal and the “fire” of all the baptized.

El Bautismo del Señor

DIOS SE MANIFIESTA Una epifanía es una

manifestación de Dios en forma visible. Las Escrituras de hoy están llenas de referencias sobre las formas en que Dios se manifiesta. Isaías ve “la gloria del Señor …” manifestada en la forma visible en que Dios renueva la alianza al liberar a los israelitas del exilio para conducirlos a su propia tierra. El salmo 104 proclama las numerosas obras de Dios y reconoce al Señor como el creador de todo: “Envías tu espíritu y renuevas la faz de la tierra”. En la lectura de la carta a Tito este tema de la renovación se presenta como una manifestación de Dios. Esta carta menciona tres “apariciones” de Dios –en la persona de Jesús, en la gloria de la plenitud de los tiempos, y en nuestro propio bautismo, por “la renovación del Espíritu Santo”. Finalmente, Dios se manifiesta en el bautismo de Jesús cuando “el Espíritu Santo bajó sobre Él en forma visible, como una paloma, y se oyó una voz que venía del cielo”.

BAUTIZADO CON EL ESPÍRITU SANTO Y CON FUEGO ¿Qué tienen que ver con nosotros todas estas

epifanías? La carta a Tito nos asegura que el mismo Espíritu de Dios que renueva el universo, que renovó la alianza y que descendió sobre Jesús, ha sido derramado abundantemente sobre nosotros, y así Dios nos hace “herederos … de la vida eterna”. Con Jesús hemos sido bautizados “con el Espíritu Santo y el fuego”. Aquellos de nosotros que fuimos bautizados de niños no recordamos nuestro bautismo, mucho menos podremos recordar nuestra experiencia de Dios manifestado en nosotros ese día. Sin embargo, cada vez que nuestra comunidad reza la Plegaria Eucarística y comparte la Sagrada Comunión, el Espíritu Santo desciende nuevamente sobre nosotros, y derrama su vida divina, que nos renueva y nos “enciende” con su fuego. Al entrar en el Tiempo Ordinario, escucharemos cómo el Espíritu impulsó a Jesús a proclamar la Buena Nueva. Por nuestra participación en la vida del Espíritu Santo mediante nuestro bautismo, así como por la Eucaristía, nosotros también somos impulsados a manifestar a Dios en el mundo. Dios se manifiesta hoy en forma visible a través de la renovación y del “fuego” de todos los bautizados.

El Bautismo del Señor

13 de enero de 2019

Lo hizo mediante el bautismo, que nos regenera y nos renueva, por la acción del Espíritu Santo.

— Tito 3:5

The Baptism of the Lord

January 13, 2019

He saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

— Titus 3:5

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FINAL TOTAL CONTRIBUTION FOR 2018 WILL BE AVAILABLE

LATER THIS MONTH.

MARCH FOR LIFE

COME AND BE A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS INNOCENTS. THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN 61

MILLION ABORTIONS IN THE USA. ABORTION IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE THAT KILLS A BABY.

FRIDAY JANUARY 18,2019

CONTACT: FATHER DAVID 718-327-1133

CALLED TO SERVE

For many weeks now, we have been celebrating the appearance of the divine presence in human form. As a child, he came to Mary and

Joseph, was seen by the shepherds, and then by some wandering magi from the East. Today we celebrate another showing, later in time, to a group gathered at the Jordan River. John hesitated to baptize Jesus, whom he recognized as “one mightier than I.” But he did as Jesus asked, and the “Holy Spirit descended” and heaven’s voice spoke to Jesus, “You are my beloved Son.” Jesus was beginning his public life of teaching and service. Soon he would start calling others to join him. Peter was one of the first to be called by Jesus. In today’s second reading, he announces the heart of the message, “peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.” Peter was called, and you and I are called to spread that message and to serve God’s word .

The 2018 tax statements are now available. Please fill in the form below and drop it in the collection basket at the weekend

Mass, or bring it to either rectory, or mail request form to: St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Gertrude Church

1920 New Haven Avenue Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Attn: Joanne Murray

NOTE: Tax statements are will not be automatically mailed out. Statements are given by request only.

Request for 2018 Tax Statement

Please fill in and print all information Name:____________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Apt. No. ____ Telephone Number:_______________ (if applicable) select one: ______ Will pick up _____ Please mail

NOTE: Tax letters will only be mailed to the address on our files.

Tithing in These Times

Contribute on Current Income. If you’re laid off and receiving unemployment, tithe on that amount, not on what you used to earn, if you can’t afford it. If you don’t have any income, then consider a love offering within your means.

Reduce the Extras. People say they can’t tithe, yet they spend upward of $200.00 a month for cable and a cell phone. Many families have several cell phones. You can’t argue that you don’t have money for God if you’re watching HBO and texting.

Donate in Good Times and Bad. Don’t treat tithing like a yo-yo. However, if money is tight, it’s okay to cut back for the time being. The tithe is generally set at 10 percent (10%), but your offerings and giving are what you feel is appropriate. Reduce your tithing when you have to. The important thing is to tithe, and to tithe every week.

Use Your Weekly Offering Envelopes. When you use your weekly offering envelopes, you will be able to request the end-of-year statement for income tax purposes. In addition, all parishioners are encouraged to register as a member of the parish and to use the envelopes. The pastor will be able to use the parish registration system when he is asked to write immigration letters, sign statements for your child’s school, and letters stating that you are an active member of the parish.

NOTE: Your information is private and will not be shared with immigration or any other government agencies – City, State or US government.

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HAITIAN MASS

The Haitian Committee invites you to their Haitian Mass on January 13, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. Reception following the mass in the auditorium. All are welcome.

MISA HAITIANA

El Comité Haitiano les invita a su Misa Haitiana el 13 de Enero del 2019 a las 3:00 P.M. Seguida por una recepción en el auditorio. Todos son bienvenidos.

¿¿ESTA REGISTRADO USTED EN LA PARROQUIA??

¡Si usted planea ser padrino/madrina para Bautismo, para Confirmación o casarse en una Iglesia Católica, usted DEBE ser un miembro activo de la parroquia! La Iglesia no puede atestiguar por usted si no tene-mos ninguna información sobre su participación en la Parroquia.

MEMORIALES ESTA SEMANA

El Pan y el Vino se ofrece en honor a Nuestra Señora Virgen de la Nube.

La vela del santuario se ofrece en honor a Nuestra Señora Virgen de la Nube.

Bautismo del Señor

“Este es mi Hijo amado, en quien estoy complacido.” ¿Está considerando hacer conocer el amor de nuestro Padre Celestial como un Sacerdote, Diacono, Hermana o Hermano? Póngase en contacto con la Oficina de Voca-ciones al (718) 827-2454.

Su Contribución

Haga su contribución de acuerdo a su Ingreso actual. Si usted fue despedido de su trabajo y está recibiendo ingresos del desempleo, haga su contribución de acuerdo a esta cantidad, y no de la cantidad que usted estaba ganando antes. Si usted no tiene ningún ingreso, entonces trate de hacer una ofrenda de amor de lo que usted pueda.

Reduzca sus gastos extravagantes. Muchas personas dicen que no pueden hacer su contribución, pero gastan más de $200.00 por mes para el cable y su teléfono celular. Usted no puede decir que no tiene dinero para Dios si usted puede pagar por los canales de HBO y por los mensajes de texto.

Trate de contribuir en los momentos buenos y en los malos. No tome el diezmo como si fuera un yoyo. Pero, si usted está pasando por una situación económica muy difícil, puede reducir su contribución por el momento. El diezmo es generalmente un 10 por ciento (10%) de sus ingresos, pero su contribución puede ser lo más apropiado para usted. Reduzca su contribución cuando tenga que hacerlo. Lo más importante es que usted haga su contribución, y lo haga cada semana.

Trate de usar sus Sobres de la Ofrenda. Si usted usa sus sobres de la ofrenda, usted podrá pedir su estado de cuenta al final del año para sus impuestos. Animamos a todos los feligreses a registrarse como miembros de la parroquia y a usar los sobres. El Padre podrá así verificar si usted esta registrado cuando necesite una carta de inmigración, o que le firme una carta de la escuela de su hijo y cuando necesite una carta verificando que usted es un miembro activo de la parroquia.

NOTA: su información es privada y no se compartirá con inmigración ni con ninguna otra agencia gubernamental, ciudad, estado o gobierno de los Estados Unidos.

LLAMADOS A SERVIR

Por muchas semanas hemos celebrado la aparición de la presencia divina en su forma humana. Cuando era niño, Jesús vivió con María y

José, al nacer lo visitaron unos pastores y luego algunos errantes magos de Oriente. Hoy celebramos otra situa-ción, ocurrida un tiempo después, a un grupo reunido en el río Jordán. Juan vaciló cuando le tocó bautizar a Jesús, a quien reconocía como “uno más poderoso que yo”. Pero hizo como Jesús se lo pidió, “descendió el Espíritu Santo” y una voz celestial habló a Jesús: “Tú eres mi hijo, el predi-lecto”. Jesús estaba empezando su vida pública de ense-ñanza y de servicio. Pronto comenzaría a llamar a otros a seguirlo. Pedro fue el primero que Jesús llamó. En la segunda lectura de hoy anuncia el centro del mensaje: “la paz que traería Jesucristo, el Señor de todos”. Pedro fue llamado, y tú y yo somos llamados a llevar el mensaje y cumplir la palabra de Dios.

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