SST. GIANNA BERETTA MOLLA PARISH

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AN OASIS OF FAITH AT THE GATEWAY TO THE SHORE

“ALL THE STRENGTH OF SATAN’S REIGN IS DUE TO LUKEWARM CATHOLICS.” ST. PIUSX 1421 New Road, Northfield, NJ

Phone: 609-646-5611 ~ Fax: 609-484-8345 Religious Education: 609-484-0249-cw.gianna@comcast.net

www.stgiannanorthfieldnj.org ~ bulletinstgianna@comcast.net

ST. GIANNA PARISH SERVED BY

Rev. Anthony J. Manuppella, Pastor Rev. John Seo, Parochial Vicar Mr. George Del Rossi, Deacon

JANUARY 5, 2020 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

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Feast of the Epiphany Feast of the Converts

S everal years ago, while in New York City, Manhattan, I had the opportunity to visit the Metro-politan Museum of Art. There, I noticed a little chained off exhibit with a sign hanging before it:

“Masterpiece of the Month.” The choice for January that year was the picture: The Adoration of the Magi. There was our Blessed Mother holding the Infant, St. Joseph, standing proudly by, the shep-herds in awe and wonder and on their knees before the Child were the Three Wise Men offering their gifts. The colors and expressions were remarkable.

That sample picture Mother Church holds up to us at this season of the year. Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany—the day when the gentile Kings or Wise Men arrived from afar to wor-ship Christ. But, I would like to call it not merely the masterpiece of the month, but the masterpiece of all ages. Why? Because those Wise Men started something. They started a procession of countless wise men and women who, down the centuries since that time have been taking long journeys to find the Infant Christ under the mantle of Holy Mother Church.

Epiphany has been called the Feast Day of Converts, in the sense that every convert to the Catholic Church is a follower, a companion of the original Wise Men. Only Converts them-selves know what long, arduous and difficult journeys they have had to make to find the Christ. Only they know what Faith and Courage it took to take the step into the Church.

Today, I want to say that we are mighty proud of all the converts in our Parish. We are proud of the fine qualities of mind and heart you have shown throughout your instructions and in your life as Catholics. The Church, your Parish, your Priest, are proud of you! I also want you to know, our Dear Converts, men and women, that you are not alone. You are but a part of a magnificent proces-sion of brilliant men and women, a procession that started on the first Epiphany when the learned men from the East came to Christ, a procession that has included some of the greatest Saints, some of the greatest intellectual giants of all times. Outstanding among these is Cardinal Newman—undoubtedly the keenest intellect of the last century and perhaps many centuries. For forty-five years, he was an intellectual, religious and educational leader in England. But, like the Wise Men of old, he read history, he studied the stars, he studied and thought and prayed himself into the Catho-lic Church. We have named many Newman clubs and various Universities after him.

Books have been written about these modern Wise Men. In every country, there are countless lead-ers, statesmen, authors, poets, statesmen, doctors, educators, scientists, Protestant Ministers and even Bishops who have found their way into the Catholic Church. You, Dear Converts, are in that caravan. You are in the procession marching to the crib of Christ. You are in the very best company.

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Perhaps you were somewhat surprised at things and conditions as you found them in the Catholic Church. Perhaps it was not as ideal as you had hoped or sup-posed. Perhaps you were somewhat disappointed. Im-age the Wise Men when they came to the lowly stable. Don’t you think they might have wished that things had been more pleasant—for Christ and for those who elect-ed to follow Him?

With the Faith and Courage of those Wise Men you also fell down and adored. Yes, you are a part of the masterpiece of all ages—the masterpiece of God’s mercy and goodness. Another cause for happiness is that, as Converts, you have brought gifts for Christ. You have brought the gold of life that fills your hearts. You have brought the gift of frankincense fragrant and delightful to God in the form of your virtues. Yes, and you have brought the bitter myrrh, symbolic of the difficulties, the pain and even the torture you went through to find Christ.

All these you have generously, intelligently and lovingly placed at Christ’s feet, knowing that He would accept, knowing the He would bless. For you, particularly, and for all Catholics, Epiphany is a day of special significance. The shepherds we saw on Christmas were simple, frank, uneducated, but sincere in coming to Christ and soon after came the Magi, Wise Men, learned men. You will al-ways find the simple-hearted and the intellectual side by side at the crib. God grant to all of us the humility and simplicity of the shepherd! God grant to all of us the wisdom of the Wise Men! Hum-bly and wisely, may we seek Him and adore Him! Find your way to the crib. Be another shepherd, another Wise Man!

O Prince of Peace, we humbly ask your pro-

tection for all our Men and Women in the Military Ser-vice. Give them courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil. Protect them and bring them home safely. Amen.

Christmas Gifts

I t is because of the gifts of the Magi that there arose the custom of celebrating the

Lord’s birth by giving gifts to one another. In later tradition, the gifts of the Magi took on symbolic meaning:

* Gold: Christ’s Kingship

*Frankincense: Christ’s Divinity

*Myrrh: Christ’s Redemptive Sufferings

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S t. Gianna Music Min-istry is now recruiting

new members for the Adult choir. If you would like to use your talents and help us to enhance our weekend masses, our Choir Director, Dr. Michael Phelps, will be gladly welcome you. Please see him after the weekend Masses.

Father’s Quick Quote: In the new year, may you be bless with all the good thing God has to give.

CHRISTMAS CALLS

W e hope that you received your Christmas message

from Fr. Anthony this year. You didn’t? Do you have a new phone number? Did you notify the Parish office of the change??? If not, please call 646-5611 to update our data-base so that you can receive important infor-mation and special greetings throughout the year. Thank you!

THE LORD’S REAL PRESENCE

W e are fortunate enough to worship in

a Church in which the Body of Christ is reserved. It is right to acknowledge the Lord’s Real Presence with a brief act of worship on enter-ing or leaving the Church and every time passing by the Sanctuary. Normally, a genuflection in the direction of the place of Reservation is enough. One who is physically unable to genuflect may substitute a profound bow at the waist .

T he joy of Christmas can turn into a time of painful loneliness and emptiness for those

who have suffered a loss or who are going through a difficult time. But help is available. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care. They will listen, encourage, pray with and for you, and support you through the holidays and as long as your need persists. If you or someone you know is hurting, find out more about Ste-phen Ministry by talking with our Stephen Leader, Marti Rea at 609-576-3797.

T he term "Christmas season" is considered synonymous with Christmastide, which runs from December 25 (Christmas Day) to January 5 (Twelfth Night

or Epiphany Eve), popularly known as the 12 Days of Christmas. However, ac-cording to the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar, Ordinary Time doesn't offi-cially begin until the Monday after the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which

(usually) falls on the Sunday after Epiphany (January 5th). This means that the Christmas season actually extends beyond the popular "Twelve Days of Christmas."

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A PROGRAM FOR CATHOLIC LIVING MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Evening: 4:30PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00AM (English)

12:30 PM Traditional Latin Mass 2:00 PM Mass in Spanish

Weekdays: Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM (English)

7:00 PM Friday (Spanish)

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA EXPOSITION OF THE

MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT BENEDICTION

EVERY WEDNESDAY-7:00 PM

HOLY HOUR FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT

BENEDICTION PARISH CHURCH-7:00 PM

Parish Office Hours Monday– Thursday

9:00AM—4:00PM The Parish office will be

CLOSED on Fridays

I f you or anyone you know is interested in donating a

pickup truck or has a used one for sale please see or call Fr. Anthony. The old truck that Jesse, our maintenance man, used is to-taled.

T he Sodality of St. Gianna will be collecting hats, gloves, mittens & scarves for the

Catholic Charities the weekend of January 18-19, 2020. Please put your donations in the bin located in the Gathering Area of the Church.

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ST. GIANNA BERETTA MOLLA PARISH SECOND KEYS & ROSES AWARD BANQUET

Friday, January 10, 2020, 6:30 PM RESORTS CASINO * HOTEL

D ear Parish Family of St. Gianna, you and your friends are cordially invited to attend the Parish Second Keys and Roses Award Banquet on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 6:30 PM at the Resorts Ca-

sino & Hotel in Atlantic City. Featuring Cocktails, Live Band Music, Dinner, Awards, Dancing and lots of Fun!! Please join us to celebrate the Keys and Roses Honorees: Deacon George Del Rossi and Mrs. Nancy Norton, long time Parishioners, whom like many others, worked tirelessly for the good of our Parish. Proceeds from this formal dinner will benefit our Parish.

Champagne as Guest Enter Reception Cocktail Hour

Selection of Butler Passed Bites to Include: Tomato Checca Bruschetta, Cheese Steak Spring Rolls, Sushi Lollipops, California Rolls, Buffalo Chicken Empanadas, Capriccio Slider.

Three Course Sit Down Dinner

First Course: Salad Sweet Chicory Greens, Buttermilk Caesar, Herb Croutons

Second Course: Entrée Grilled Filet Mignon of Beef, Creamy Potato Dumplings, Crisp Sage, Asparagus

OR Vegetarian Wild Mushroom Risotto, Crisp Lavash

Artisan Breads & Butter Rossettes

Third Course: Dessert Duet of Chocolate Mousse Cake & New York Style Cheese Cake, Chambord Chantilly, Fresh

Berries Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & Herbal Tea

Tableside Wine Service with Dinner ~ Cash Bar ~ $125.00 per Person

**Tickets will be available for purchase after all the weekend Masses in the Gathering Area of the Church and at the Parish office during regular office hours (Monday-Thursday 9AM-4PM).

**For those in need of a ride... Free transportation arrangements will be made by the Parish office. Just call us at 609-646-5611.

***We will be raffling off a Princess Cruise for two (2) to the Caribbean, cour-tesy of Resorts International. All you need is your admission dinner ticket.

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JANUARY 4— JANUARY 10

THE SANCTUARY LAMP WILL BURN (above the Main Altar)

In Loving Memory of

HELEN D. CHIODO Requested by

LETITIA MONTES And

EDWARD CATALANO Requested by

THE CATALANO FAMILY

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4

8:30 AM Matias & Teresita Rojas r/b Maryann Graycan

4:30 PM Andrew Skula r/b Brannigan Family

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5

8:00 AM Mary Skladanek r/b Hilda Clarkson

9:30 AM Joseph Tozzi r/b Angie Manno & Family

11:00 AM Rose Giannantonio r/b Terri Courtney

12:30 PM Living & Deceased Members of the Parish

2:00 PM Mass in Spanish

MONDAY, JANUARY 6

8:30 AM Cathy Barber r/b Jerry & Vici Butler

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

8:30 AM

Intentions of Louis DeRose r/b Victoria DeRose

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8

8:30 AM James Comfort r/b Betty Mullan & Aria Justy

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

8:30 AM Adellon Cabrezos r/b Olivia Pacana

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

8:30 AM Jo Anne M. Chiodo r/b Letitia Montes

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

8:30 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Par-ish

4:30 PM Baby Waverly Gray r/b The Gray Family

SANCTUARY LAMP

T o request that the Sanctuary lamp (above the Altar) burn for your intentions or in

memory of a loved one, please complete the form below and return it to the Parish office. Your request for the Sanctuary Lamp will be sequentially (on a first-come, first-served ba-sis) assigned and will be ANNOUNCED and PUBLISHED in the Parish bulletin.

SANCTUARY LAMP REQUEST

Sanctuary Lamp in Memory of

_________________________________________

Requested by:

_________________________________________

Phone #: ______________________________

Donation ($20) Cash Enclosed: ____ Check #: _____

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THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD FIRST READING

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF THE PROPHET ISAIAH

R ise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the LORD

shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Raise your eyes and look about; they all gather and come to you: your sons come from afar, and your daughters in the arms of their nurses. Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you. Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Mid-ian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

R. Lord every nation on earth will adore you

O God, give your judgment to the king, to a king’s son your justice, that he may judge your people in justice and your poor in right judgment.

R. Lord every nation on earth will adore you

In his days justice shall flourish and peace till the moon fails. He shall rule from sea to sea, from the Great River to earth's bounds.

R. Lord every nation on earth will adore you

The kings of Tarshish and the sea coasts shall pay him tribute. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall bring him gifts.

Before him all kings shall fall prostrate, all nations shall serve him. R. Lord every nation on earth will adore you

For he shall save the poor when they cry and the needy who are helpless. He will have pity on the weak and save the lives of the poor.

He will have pity on the weak and save the lives of the poor

SECOND READING A READING FROM THE LETTER OF ST PAUL TO THE EPHESIANS

B rothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation. It was not made

known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the prom-ise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

R. Alleluia, alleluia We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.

R. Alleluia, alleluia

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The Gift of Life. Protect it. Cherish it.

A READING FROM THE HOLY GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW

W hen Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star

at its rising and have come to do him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was greatly trou-bled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel.” Then Her-od called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star’s appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage.” After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And hav-ing been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Parish of St. Gianna,

“When a profound silence covered all things and night was in the middle of its course Your all powerful Word, O Lord bounded from heaven’s royal throne.” (Wisdom 18:14-15)

May the Lord Jesus whom God found us wor-thy to receive from Mary, bless your life with His love and Mercy during this Christmas sea-son and throughout the new year.

With a remembrance of you at Mass and in my prayers,

Dennis J.Sullivan

Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, D.D. Bishop of Camden

M any Parishioners sent cards, gifts and generous expressions to the Priests of

St. Gianna at Christmas. Our Pastor, Fr. An-thony, and Fr. Seo wish to acknowledge their appreciation and gratitude for the multitude of remembrances. A sincere Thank you to all!

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H ace varios años, mientras visitaba Manhattan en la ciudad de New York City, tu-ve la oportunidad de visitar el Museo Metropolitano de Arte. Allí, noté una obra

de arte que estaba en exposición con un letrero que decía: "Obra Maestra del mes." La elección de ese año durante el mes de enero, fue la imagen de La Adoración de los Tres

Reyes Magos. Allí se podía observar a nuestra Santísima Madre sosteniendo al Niño Dios, San José orgullo-samente parado a su lado, a los pastores con sus caras de asombro y maravillados, y se podía observar a los tres Reyes Magos arrodillados ante el niño Jesús ofreciéndole sus regalos. Los colores y las expresiones de esta Obra maestra eran dignas de admiración. Esta es la imagen que nuestra Madre Iglesia nos presenta en esta época del año. Hoy celebramos la festividad de la Epifanía, el día cuando los Reyes gentiles o Sabios del Oriente llegan desde lejos a adorar a Cristo. Sin embargo, yo no hubiese llamado a esa obra de arte la “Obra de Arte del Mes” sino la Obra de Arte de todos los tiempos. ¿Por qué? Porque aquellos sabios del Oriente iniciaron un desfile de innumerables sabios, hombres y mujeres, que a partir de ese momento y a través de los siglos emprendieron largos viajes para encontrar al Cristo Niño bajo el manto de la Santa Ma-dre Iglesia. A la Epifanía del Señor se le llama también la Fiesta de los Convertidos porque en cierto sentido cada persona que se convierte a la Fe Católica emprende un viaje en busca de Dios, es un viajero como lo fueron los Reyes Magos. Sólo ellos saben de la Fe y el valor que se necesitan para llegar a ser Iglesia. Quiero decirles que estamos muy orgullosos de todas las personas que dieron el paso para convertirse a la Fe Católi-ca. También quiero que sepan, que no están solos. Forman parte de la magnífica procesión de brillantes hombres y mujeres que comenzaron su viaje en la primera Epifanía, cuando los Sabios del Oriente vinieron a adorar a Cristo. Una procesión que ha incluido santos y algunos de los más grandes intelectuales de todos los tiempos. Entre ellos se destaca el Cardenal Newman, sin duda, uno de los intelectuales más importante del siglo pasado y quizá de todos los siglos. Durante cuarenta y cinco años, fue un líder intelectual, religioso y educativo en Inglaterra. Como todos los sabios de la antigüedad, leía historia, estudió las estrellas, y se educó a si mismo y se convirtió a la iglesia Católica. Muchas universidades y clubes llevan su nombre. En todos los países, hay innumerables líderes, personajes con liderazgo, autores, poetas, estadistas, médicos, educadores, científicos, ministros protestantes y hasta obispos que han encontrado su camino en la Iglesia Católica. Muchos son los libros que se han escrito sobre estos modernos y sabios hombres. Ustedes están en esa caravana; en esa procesión que se dirige a la cuna de Cristo. No pueden estar en mejor compañía. Tal vez se sorprenda un poco de las cosas y condiciones que encontrara en la iglesia católica. Tal vez no sea lo que usted había esperado. Tal vez se decepciono un poco y hubiese querido que las cosas fueran de otra manera. Pero piense en los Reyes Magos cuando llegaron al establo. ¿No cree que a ellos les hubiese gustado que las cosas hubiesen sido más agradables para Cristo Jesús y para aquellos que decidieron seguirlo? Con la Fe y el coraje de aquellos hombres sabios del Oriente usted también se arrodilló para adorar al Niño Dios. Sí, usted también es parte de esa Obra Maestra de todos los tiempos—la Obra Maestra de Misericordia y Bondad de Dios. Otro motivo de felicidad es que ustedes también le han traído regalos a Cristo. Han traído el oro de la vida que llena sus corazones. Han traído el regalo de incienso fragante y agradable a Dios en la forma de sus virtudes. Y sí, también han traído la amarga mirra, símbolo de las dificultades, el dolor y la tortura por la que pasó para encontrar a Cristo. Todos estos obsequios fueron colocados generosa, inteligente y amorosa-mente a los pies de Cristo, sabiendo que Él los aceptará y bendecirá. Para usted, particularmente y para to-dos los católicos, Epifanía es un día de especial significado. Los pastores que en Navidad vimos eran sim-ples, francos, sin educación, pero sinceros al venir a Cristo. Poco después vinieron los Magos, hombres sa-bios y educados. Usted siempre encontrará a las personas intelectuales y a las personas simples al lado de la cuna del pesebre. Oremos para que Dios nos conceda a todos nosotros la humildad y la sencillez de los pas-tores, la sabiduría de los sabios. Que tengamos la sabiduría y la humildad de buscar y adorar a Dios. Que usted encuentre el camino a la cuna del Señor y que sea un verdadero pastor, un verdadero sabio.

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Segundo Banquete Anual del Premio Llaves y Rosas

U sted está cordialmente invitado a asistir a nuestro banquete de premios Keys & Roses el viernes 10 de enero de 2020 a las 6:30 PM en el Resorts International en Atlantic City. Con

cócteles, música de banda en vivo, cena, premios, bailes y mucha diversión. Las ganancias de este elegante cena beneficiarán a nuestra parroquia de St. Gianna.

Keys and Roses Story: Primero que todo el nombre. Las llaves son el símbolo de San Pedro, uno de nuestros Santos Patrones desde que la Iglesia de San Pedro en Pleasantville se fusionó con la Iglesia de Santa Bernadette en 2009 para formar la Parroquia de Santa Gianna Beretta Molla. Las rosas am-arillas representan a Santa Bernadette y las rosas rojas representan a Santa Gianna.

Padre Anthony J. Manuppella ha lanzado este evento para reconocer de manera especial a personas y amigos por su extraordinaria contribución y dedicación a nuestra Parroquia de St. Gianna. Este galardón celebra a aquellos entre nosotros con atributos de visión y carácter que se elevan por enci-ma de la norma a través de su servicio pasado y presente a la Iglesia.

Los homenajeados durante el transcurso de 2019: Diacono George Del Rossi y a la Sra. Nancy Nor-ton. Ambos homenajeados son feligreses que siempre han trabajado incansablemente por el bien de nuestra parroquia.

Las entradas para el Keys and Roses Award Banquet tienen un costo de $ 125 por persona al finaliz-er la Misa de los Domingos o en la Oficina Parroquial. El menu de este banquete esta en la pagina #6 de este bulletin.

ATENCION!! Con la entrada a la cena de Keys & Rosas tendrán la oportunidad de participar en la rifa de un crucero al Caribe gratituamente!!

Anímese y acompañenos en este evento que tiene como objetivo principal reunir a la familia par-roquial de Santa Gianna y festejar nuestra unión espiritual y celebrar junto a los sacerdotes que sirven en nuestra Iglesia.

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LECTURA DEL PROFETA ISAIAS

L evántate y resplandece, Jerusalén, porque ha llegado tu luz y la gloria del Señor alborea sobre ti. Mira: las tinieblas cubren la tierra y espesa niebla envuelve a los pueblos; pero sobre ti resplandece el Señor y

en ti se manifiesta su gloria. Caminarán los pueblos a tu luz y los reyes, al resplandor de tu aurora.Levanta los ojos y mira alrededor: todos se reúnen y vienen a ti; tus hijos llegan de lejos, a tus hijas las traen en brazos. Entonces verás esto radiante de alegría; tu corazón se alegrará, y se ensanchará, cuando se vuelquen sobre ti los tesoros del mar y te traigan las riquezas de los pueblos. Te inundará una multitud de camellos y drome-darios, procedentes de Madián y de Efá. Vendrán todos los de Sabá trayendo incienso y oro y proclamando las alabanzas del Señor. Palabra de Dios. Te alabábamos Señor.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: R. Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos

Comunica, Señor, al rey tu juicio y tu justicia, al que es hijo de reyes; así tu siervo saldrá en defensa de tus pobres y regirá a tu pueblo justamente.

R. Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos

Florecerá en sus días la justicia y reinará la paz, ere tras era. De mar a mar se extenderá su reino y de un extremo al otro de la tierra..

R. Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos

Los reyes de occidente y de las islas le ofrecerán sus dones. Ante el se postrarán todos los reyes y todas las naciones.

R. Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos

Al débil librará del poderoso y ayudara al que se encuentra sin amparo; se apiadará del desvalido y pobre y salvará la vida al desdichado.

R. Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos

LECTURA DE LA CARTA DEL APOSTOL SAN PABLO A LOS EFICIOS

H ermanos: Han oído hablar de la distribución de la gracia de Dios, que se me ha confiado en favor de ustedes. Por revelación se me dio a conocer este misterio, que no había sido manifestado a los hombres

en otros tiempos, pero que ha sido revelado ahora por el Espíritu a sus santos apóstoles y profetas: es decir, que por el Evangelio, también los paganos son coherederos de la misma herencia, miembros del mismo cuer-po y partícipes de la misma promesa en Jesucristo. Palabra de Dios. Te Alabamos Señor.

R. Aleluya, aleluya Hemos visto su estrella en el oriente y hemos venido a adorar al Señor.

R. Aleluya.

LECTURA DEL SANTO EVANGELIO SEGUN SAN MATEO

J esús nació en Belén de Judá, en tiempos del rey Herodes. Unos magos de oriente llegaron entonces a Jeru-salén y preguntaron: “¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que acaba de nacer? Porque vimos surgir su estrella

y hemos venido a adorarlo”. Al enterarse de esto, el rey Herodes se sobresaltó y toda Jerusalén con él. Con-vocó entonces a los sumos sacerdotes y a los escribas del pueblo y les preguntó dónde tenía que nacer el Me-sías. Ellos le contestaron: “En Belén de Judá, porque así lo ha escrito el profeta: Y tú, Belén, tierra de Judá, no eres en manera alguna la menor entre las ciudades ilustres de Judá, pues de ti saldrá un jefe, que será el pas-tor de mi pueblo, Israel”. Entonces Herodes llamó en secreto a los magos, para que le precisaran el tiempo en que se les había aparecido la estrella y los mandó a Belén, diciéndoles: “Vayan a averiguar cuidadosamente qué hay de ese niño y, cuando lo encuentren, avísenme para que yo también vaya a adorarlo”. Después de oír al rey, los magos se pusieron en camino, y de pronto la estrella que habían visto surgir, comenzó a guiarlos, hasta que se detuvo encima de donde estaba el niño. Al ver de nuevo la estrella, se llenaron de inmensa ale-gría. Entraron en la casa y vieron al niño con María, su madre, y postrándose, lo adoraron. Después, abriendo sus cofres, le ofrecieron regalos: oro, incienso y mirra. Advertidos durante el sueño de que no volvieran a He-rodes, regresaron a su tierra por otro camino. Palabra de Dios. Gloria a ti Señor.

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parroquia por favor hágalo. Usted y su familia son importantes para nosotros y esperamos que nosotros lo seamos para usted. Las planil-las de registración están ubicadas al costado de las puertas de la iglesia. El proceso de registra-ción es simple, confidencial y muy importante para la administración de nuestra iglesia y para servir mejor a nuestra comunidad. Para más información comuníquese con la oficina par-roquial (609)646-5611.

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LA PRESENCIA REAL DE DIOS

Somos afortunados de poder alabar a Dios en una iglesia donde el Cuer-po de Cristo está perma-nentemente reservado en el tabernáculo del Altar.

Es nuestra obligación reconocer la Presencia de Cristo y actuar con su-ma reverencia al entrar a su casa.

A toda la Comunidad de Santa Gianna que no tengan impedimentos fisicos se les invita a arro-dillarse en dirección al Altar, al entrar o al salir de la iglesia y al pasar delante del Tabernáculo con el mayor respeto posible.

Aquellos que por necesidades fisiológicas o im-pedimentos de salud no lo puedan hacer se les pide que con el respeto debido a Dios, inclinen su cabezas con la pertinente reverencia, al entrar, salir a pasar por el frente del Altar.

Las buenas costumbres y el respeto a Dios no son “cosas antiguas y pasadas de moda.”

Muchas gracias.

CONFESIONES TODOS LOS VIERNES

6:00-6:45 PM

Misa en Latin Domingos a las 12:30 PM

Por favor recordémos en nuestras ora-ciones a todos aquellos que no están pasan-do por un buen momento éstos dias; espe-cialmente los que se encuentran en hospi-tales y casas para ancianos y muy especial-mente recordemos a todos aquellos que están terminalmente enfermos.

Los Regalos de Reyes

L a costumbre de los regalos que se

entregan en la fes-tividad de la Epipha-ny se originaron con los obsequios que los Sabios del Oriente le entragaron a Jesus cuan-do celebraron su naciemiento en Belen. El co significado de esos obsequios a continuacion:

*Oro: Reinado de Cristo

*Incienso: Divinidad de Cristo

*Mirra: Sufrimientos de Redención

E l tiempo navideno puede ser un momento dificil para muchos. Si usted o alguien que

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