Mass Intentions

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 5:00 pm Vincent & Catherine Vecchiarelli, Antonio & Ralph Allocca, Toni Scotti, Olga & Walter Gibleski, Jim Corlett 7:00 pm For the people of the parish SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 7:15 am Philomena & Saverio Allocco, Bill Fitze, Freddie Allocco, Jim & Mary Dirlam, Nicky Costa 9:00 am Martin Hynes, Fermin Espinosa, Helen Kain, Dorothy Creighton, Robert Beaman 10:30 am Marion & Pat Palma, Caroline Forte, Joseph V. Hamilton, Joseph Coddington, Madeline & Michael Sereno 12:00 pm Carlos Mauricio Bledt, Eugene Wright, Pietro & Carolina Allocca, Marian Farner, Frank A. & Anne Vitellaro

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 8:30 am Joyce & Thomas Flammer, Donald Cymbor 12:00 pm Anthony Esposito TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 8:30 am Toni Chiarolanzio, Dominick Costa 12:00 pm The Maria & Felice Del Giudice Family, Natalie Siciliano, Joseph Eustuce WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 8:30 am Joanne Yeager, Nicky Costa 12:00 pm Anthony Martell, Sr., Charles Kenworthy THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 - THANKSGIVING DAY 9:00 am In Thanksgiving for all of God's gifts to us FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 8:30 am Lena & Mary DiVicaris, Dominick Costa, Louis Picone 12:00 pm Don Stiner, Rose Donnelly, Rita Allocca SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 8:30 am Orlando Serino, Philip DeLuca, Jack McGinty 5:00 pm Edward & Mary Cullen, Jim Sweeney, John J. O'Connell, Nicky Costa 7:00 pm For the people of the parish SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 7:15 am Rita Allocca, Nicky Costa, Margaret Caduto, Richard Borsuk, Paul Nesterock 9:00 am Anna, Jerry & Jennie Allocco, Claire Gill, Gerard Scavone, Pat W. DeBiasse, Jr., Mary Landolfi 10:30 am Salvatore Sandello, Marie Hamilton, John & Elizabeth Grimm, Pietro & Carolina Allocca, The Carmella & Aniello Cavazza Family 12:00 pm Joseph De Marzo, Kelly Esposito, Jennie Passarella, Viviano Sodano, Carmen Piccolo, Sr.

THANKSGIVING DAY MASS On Thursday, November 28 there will only be one Mass to

celebrate Thanksgiving at 9:00 a.m.

Sacraments

FOR EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON AND A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE

… A TIME TO BE BORN Cassia Elena Laboy, Andrew Joseph Salerno who were baptized November 17, 2019 …A TIME TO HEAL

Louise Gisoldi, Barbara Doyle, Bonnie Bohse, Geraldine Cucciniello, Sharon Simmat

(We have updated the list of persons in the bulletin who are ill or homebound and in need of our prayers. If you wish a name to remain, please call the Parish Office to update).

…A TIME TO DIE

Joseph Tanto, Dr. Thomas McDonagh, Anthony Curto, Jack O'Donnell, Pasqualina LaRocca

…A TIME OF GREAT JOY

Charles Greenstein & Gina Frasso who were married November 16, 2019

ONLINE GIVING OPTIONS FOR WEEKLY AND ONE TIME GIFTS

Enrolling in Faith Direct today is a great way to ensure your gifts to St. Vincent Martyr are received even while you are traveling. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NJ740. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS

The weekend collection for Saturday/Sunday, November 16/17 amounted to $26,414.00. Your generosity to our Church is gratefully appreciated.

CHILDREN'S COLLECTION The weekend collection for Saturday/Sunday, November 16/17 for Sound Start for Babies Program amounted to $105.00. Thank you girls and boys for helping.

The Altar Bread and Wine For the Week of December 1 - 7, 2019

are in memory of:

Peter, Regina & Patty O'Brien

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 24, 2019

The Message

HOW DO WE RESPOND TO THE CRUCIFIED KING? In the scripture reading we hear from the “bad thief” and the “good thief.” The first is mocking Jesus, joining in with

Jesus’ persecutors, rejecting the idea of Jesus’ Kingship. The other acts out of humility, contrition, care for the other and a sense of faith in God. He is one of the few present who recognizes Jesus’ Kingship. And his faith is rewarded. No matter

how much we try we cannot save ourselves. But what we can do is invest in our future as the “good thief. Any commitment to our church community is an investment in the kingdom of God, a movement of love in the world.

Challenge for the Week:

Think about one insight that you got from our Response Ability Series and share it with someone.

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PHONE: 973 377 4000 FAX: 973 377 8242 www.svmnj.org

Parish Staff

Rev. Msgr. George F. Hundt, Pastor Sr. Noreen Holly, School Principal FrGeorge@svmnj.org ................................... ext. 101 nholly@svmsnj.org .................................... ext. 201 Rev. Jader Avila, Parochial Vicar Ms. Anne Marie Gisoldi, Vice Princ./Dir. of Youth Ministry FrJader@svmnj.org ……………..…………………. ext. 257 annemarie.gisoldi@svmnj.org ................... ext. 300 Rev. Krzysztof Liwarski, Parochial Vicar Mrs. Barbara Armenti, Director of Music Ministry FrChris@svmnj.org ………………………………… ext. 102 barmenti@optonline.net .......................... ext. 262 Deacon Robert Morton Mrs. Linda Loria, Church Organist bobmort2002@yahoo.com ............. 973 361 4528 njlal@optonline.net ………………………………ext. 262 Mrs. Jan Figenshu, Pastoral Minister Mrs. Kathy Simonelli, Parish Business Administrator Jan.Figenshu@svmnj.org ………………………. ext. 253 Kathy.Simonelli@svmnj.org …………………. ext. 105 Mrs. Denise Stefanelli, Director of Christian Formation Ms. Maribeth Kenworthy, Parish Secretary Denise.Stefanelli@svmnj.org ................... ext. 251 maribeth.kenworthy@svmnj.org ……….… ext. 106

Trustees: Mrs. Barbara Doyle and Mr. Joseph Verbaro

PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS The Parish Offices will close at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, November 27 and be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance

of the Thanksgiving holiday. The offices will reopen on Monday, December 2, at 8:30 a.m.

Thanksgiving Basket Guidelines

For those who are planning to prepare a basket of food to donate to those in need, there are a few guidelines to follow when putting it together. 1. Please bring the basket to St. Vincent’s school gym on Monday, November 25th between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. 2. Choose a turkey or roasting chicken appropriate for the family you wish to feed. 1-2 people: a chicken, turkey breast or small turkey 3-4 people: a 12 to 15 lb. turkey 5-6 people: a 16 to 18 lb. turkey 7 or more people: a 19+ lb. turkey 3. Make sure the bird is frozen and wrapped securely in newspaper and a brown bag. This will keep the bird cold and prevent thawing. Important: Please write the turkey size on the outside of the brown bag. 4. Include the “fixings” for a Thanksgiving dinner—rolls, stuffing, cranberry sauce, yams, vegetables, gravy, nuts, pies (not frozen) and some festive candies. 5. No frozen food except the turkey should be included in the box. No milk, butter or other dairy products that would spoil without refrigeration for several hours. 6. No alcoholic beverages please. 7. Place heavier foods on the bottom and crushable items (desserts, fruit, rolls, etc.) on the top. 8. Fresh fruits and vegetables are always welcome and appreciated. 9. Mark the outside of the box/basket indicating the number of people it is designed to feed.

A list of the contents of the box taped to the outside would also be appreciated.

2019 Bishop's Annual Appeal

"For I Was Hungry . . ." This time of year, as we come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, please consider making a gift to the Bishop's annual Appeal as a way to give thanks for our many blessings. Each year, tens of thousands of people in profound need seek out the services of our Catholic Charities and, with the help for the Bishop's annual appeal, they find an open door and a compassionate response. Please make a pledge to our annual appeal today! For your convenience, you can make an online gift or pledge at www.2019appeal.org.

Stewardship

Gracious and loving God, As the autumn season continues its transformation; and the days become shorter, the earth cooler; as we anticipate joining family and friends in joyful celebration on Thanksgiving Day, we pause to give You thanks and praise for the abundant blessings You have bestowed upon us: For life and health, safety and comfort, food and nourishment, we are sincerely grateful. Through your Spirit, open our hearts so that we may be even better stewards of these rich and unmerited gifts. Show us how to be a blessing for the poor, sick, lonely and all who suffer. And help us nurture the gift of faith, revealed to us by your Son, Jesus Christ, our greatest gift, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

COMMISSIONING OF LITURGICAL MINISTERS

We are blessed at our Parish with so many people who participate in the many ministries and programs available at St. Vincent’s: Social Outreach, Community Presence, Catechists, Retreat Teams and Spirituality Groups. This weekend, we will commission those parishioners who serve at our weekend and daily liturgies as Minister of Holy Communion and Readers. We are blessed with people from many ages, backgrounds and nationalities. These ministers enhance our experience of worship and dedicate themselves to service at liturgy. We offer our prayers and gratitude to the following ministers.

Readers

Josephine Allocca Mark Aromando Gerald Barber Mary Bradford Matthew Bradford Kate Bria Mary Bria Susan Brocaglia Jeanne Buckley Taylor Buckley Anne Callaghan Anthony Callaghan Ruari Callaghan Barbara Cruse Kathy Dailey Mike Dailey George Dailey

Thomas Dailey Christine Farner Lorraine Figarelli Jan Figenshu Rosemary Finnegan Mary Beth Flanagan Robin Flood Valarie Friedman Charlie Gaudio Barbara Granato Joan Graziano Bridget Hanley Kathy Hanley Sr. Helene Hicks Nancy Innella Samantha Innella Isa Johansen

Arlene Kennedy Sr. Elizabeth Kremp Pauline Lang Kathy Larkin Carl Lemanski David Luttinger Jim Malcolm Frances Mantone Carol McCarthy P J McGlynn Henry Morgan Jude Morgan Mia Morgan Jacki Pasqua Maria Pasqua Carolyn Polke Gerald Schreck

Sydney Schreck Chris Shubeck Joe Sodano Beth Tighe Marie Toto Doris Uhoda Barbara Valentine Antoinette Walsh Liam Walsh Marilyn D'Amelio Gina DeLuca Patti Lamb Michael Newman Beth Rojack Greg Winsper

Ministers of Holy Communion Mary Anderson Sam Anderson Matthew Avigliano Laura Balogh Gerald Barber Mary Bradford Matthew Bradford Jeanne Buckley Taylor Buckley Anne Callaghan Anita Catao Joseph Chiarolanzio John Ciulla Jim Costello Barbara Cruse Kathy Dailey Joyce DelleDonne Gina DeLuca Rose Mary Dinnhaupt Edward Dooley Brian Dorney Barbara Eutsler Christine Farkas

Christine Farner Lorraine Figarelli Jan Figenshu Rosemary Finnegan Mary Beth Flanagan Kay Forrest Barbara Granato Joan Graziano Sr. Helene Hicks Ted Hruzd Arlene Kennedy Thomas Kenny Maryann Kranz Sr. Elizabeth Kremp Frank Lang Pauline Lang Kathy Larkin Carl Lemanski Romola Lopez Jack Luckey David Luttinger Kate Malcolm Frances Mantone

Mary McCaughey PJ McGlynn Anna Maria McKenna Barbara McKenna Laurie Mindnich Alicja Moszczynski Jack Needham Evelyn Noonan Anne Palumbo Sam Rafter Eileen Richards Ben Rogers Leslie Rohrbacker Gerald Schreck Chris Shubeck Janice Smith RoseMarie Sodano Diana Torna Nelson Torna Marie Toto Doris Uhoda Liz Vacchiano Cara Wasdyke

John Wilson Judy Wisnewski Stan Wisnewski Linda Zienowicz Kathleen Balascio Lisa Barber Andre Catao Toni DeRosa Bill Eutsler AnnMarie Gisoldi Patti Lamb Michael Newman Joanne Novack Berkis Oliveras Diane Richton Beth Rojack Kathy Simonelli Neil Simonelli Carolyn Stiner Martha Stockert Gerry Storino Patricia Toto

Prayer

ROSARY SOCIETY

The Rosary is prayed daily at 8:00 a.m. followed by Mass at 8:30 a.m. Let us continue this devotion to our Blessed Mother. Come and join us in our devotion to the Blessed Mother.

WEEKLY HOLY HOUR AND DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET

The weekly Holy Hour is on Friday after the Noon Mass. During the Holy Hour we will recite

the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and have some quiet time of reflection. All are welcome to share in this Holy Hour.

ATTENTION: MEN OF THE PARISH

The annual Men's Retreat at Loyola is the weekend of January 10. Please mark your calendar. Call one of listed below for more information and reservations. Jim Penders, 973-377-8803, Mike Newman, 973-822-2078, Steven Penders, 973-443-0570, Jim Perrello, 646-419-4463 or Bill Rojack, 973-377-

1962. More details to follow.

LOOKING FOR PEACE? NEEDING HOPE?

SEEKING A PATH TO CHRIST? WANTING TO CONNECT?

St. Vincent Martyr RCIA is here for you!

COME AND SEE…..

Contact Jan Figenshu at 973-377-4000 ext 253 or Jan.Figenshu@svmnj.org

to discuss the RCIA process and how it can help you to answer your questions and find your path

through the Catholic Faith.

Education

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Please mark your calendars for the next session for CF: Traditional Monday Program: No class on November 25. Resuming on Monday, December 2 at 3:30 pm

Faith Family Sunday Program: Sunday, December 8 at 10:00 am in the school gym/auditorium Hope Family Sunday Program: Sunday, December 8 at 10:00 am in the school gym/auditorium 6th grade Junior High Ministry Program: Sunday, December 1 at 9:00 am 7th grade Junior High Ministry Program: Sunday, December 1 at 10:30 am 8th grade Decision Point: Sunday, December 1 at 5:00 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (level 1 -preK3, preK4 and K and level 1- first and second graders): Sunday, November 24 at 9:00am, Level 2 (third- fifth) Sunday, December 15 at 9:00am

YOUTH NEWS

1.) Fall Alpha follow-up, November 24 from 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. in the Youth Center. Alpha team needs to arrive at 7:00 p.m. 2.) Scavenger Hunt, November 24 at 1:00 p.m. meeting in the school gym.

3.) Wantioch team meeting Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Center at St. Pat's, Chatham. 4.) Fantioch follow-up is Wednesday, November 27 at 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. in the Youth Center at St. Pat's, Chatham. All 10th graders are invited to attend.

WEE WEDNESDAYS

Free Fun for Tots and Caregivers

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to enjoy these FREE events at St. Vincent Martyr School. Space is limited. Event registration is required. No admission without a ticket. Register online at www.eventzilla.net/user/svmsnj or visit our website at svmsnj.org to learn more. All sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. December 4 - Christmas story time and tot-friendly craft December 18 - Dickens-era holiday magician

LESSONS FROM THE HOLY LAND

Please join us on Tuesday, December 3rd in the Community Room for a presentation by our friend and scholar, David Hyman. David has guided 7 pilgrimages from our parish, taught at ICS Seminary at Seton Hall University and shared his faith with many pilgrims of both the Christian and Jewish faith. David’s unique sharings about the Holy Land during the time of King David, Jesus and present day are always thought-provoking and insightful. All are welcome for refreshments at 6:30 PM. Presentation will begin at 7:00 PM.

SVMS SKI & SNOWBOARD CLUB

Registration is open for the SVMS Ski & Snowboard Club. Anyone can join; you don't have to be an SVMS school family to sign-up. Many extended family members, relatives, neighbors and friends participate. Deadline to register is December 1st. The 6-week family club, for all ability levels and ages, meets Sundays at 1:00 pm at Shawnee Mountain in the Poconos beginning in January. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from Shawnee Mountain, which is approximately a 1-hour ride from Madison. For more information, please email Mary Beth Flanagan at mbfkdf@optonline.net.

A Family Perspective Today's gospel reminds us the Kingdom of Heaven is not like Disney's Magic Kingdom. Admission to Christ's Kingdom is paid with the currency of acceptance, forgiveness, attention to the poor and love of one's enemy.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON FOR ST. VINCENT SENIORS

Once again, our parish will host its annual Christmas

luncheon for our senior parishioners on Tuesday, December 3 at 12:45 p.m. in the school gym following the Noon Mass. Please call the Parish Office to reserve your place.

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OUR PARISH WEBSITE - DID YOU KNOW??

. . .that you can find the parish mass schedule on the home page as well as read the bulletin each weekend? . . .that you can register and download forms, information, etc. on our Youth Ministry pages? . . .that you can read pertinent and important information for Family Faith Formation on our Faith Formation Educaton pages? . . .that we have a parish calendar of events on the home page? … that we can purchase Mass Cards to be sent. . . .and much more! Check it out! VISIT THE WEBSITE AT WWW.SVMNJ.ORG TO KEEP IN TOUCH.

Service

CHRISTMAS OUTREACH

If Thanksgiving is right around the corner, then Christmas cannot be far behind. Work is underway for our annual Christmas outreach. Each year we have had a generous and warm response to the poor and struggling

in our community, and throughout our Diocese. Because of the generosity of so many of you, we are able to bring some of Christ’s light into the lives of many. There are a variety of ways that you can participate if you are interested.

- Giving Tree: A Christmas tree will be in the church vestibule with gift requests on it beginning Thanksgiving weekend. Anyone interested can take a tag, purchase the gift requested and return it when you come to Mass or by dropping it off at the Parish Office, wrapped and with the tag attached by December 15. These gifts go to local families, to Diocesan or county agencies and to poor parishes. - Adoption: If you wish to consider anonymously “adopting” a family or individuals to give them a special Christmas, please call. The family or individual’s needs/requests, and instructions for drop off will be forwarded to you. - Donations: Food cards or financial donations are always welcome. Please call or drop a note to the Social Ministry in the Sunday collection. - Volunteer: Help is always welcomed and greatly appreciated because ‘many hands’ really do ‘make light work’. If you are interested in volunteering some time towards the Christmas Outreach or if you have any questions or suggestions please contact Jeanne Buckley on 201-988-4246 or via email at jeanneb1967@optonline.net.

I/We would like to help with the Christmas Outreach. ________ I/We will adopt a family (Please contact Jeanne Buckley – jeanneb1967@optonline.net or 201-988-4246. ________ I/We will make a donation by returning the form below. Please make checks payable to: St. Vincent Martyr – Christmas Outreach. Enclose this form with your check and return it to the parish office or place it in the collection basket. NAME: _____________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________ PHONE: _____________________

In the Community

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pompton Plains Music Ministry presents HOPE! a Gospel Christmas Celebration on Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 p.m. A free will offering will benefit the restoration of their Church Bells. Villa Walsh Academy, Western Ave., Morristown will hold their Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mother Ninetta Auditorium. Led by Dr. Michele Yampolsky; donation is $10.00. St. Paul Abbey, Rt. 206 one mile south of Newton has thousands of Christmas trees ready to choose 'n' cut. Open 7 days a week from November 29 - December 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. There is also a Gift Shop with many ideal Christmas gifts. St. Margaret's Church, Morristown will hold a Communion Breakfast on Saturday, December 14 beginning with Mass at 8:00 a.m. and followed by a presentation by Fr. Paul Manning, Director of St. Paul Inside the Walls. Tickets are on sale at the Parish Office, 12 Columba St., Morristown or 973-538-0874.

San Vicente Mártir

Noviembre 24, 2019

Experiencia Hispana

Rev. Msgr. George F. Hundt,

Párroco x 101 FrGeorge@svmnj.org

Rev. Jader Avila Vicario x 257

FrJader@svmnj.org

Rev. Krzysztof Liwarski Vicario x 102

FrChris@svmnj.org

Deacon Robert Morton, Diácono permanente

Bobmort2002@yahoo.com

Mrs. Jan Figenshu, Asociada Pastoral x 253 Jan.Figenshu@svmnj.org

Mrs. Denise Stefanelli,

Dir. Ed. Religiosa x 251 Denise.Stefanelli@svmnj.org

Ms. Anne Marie Gisoldi,

Dir. Jóvenes x 300 AnneMarie.Gisoldi@svmnj.org

Mrs. Kathy Simonelli,

Administradora x105 Kathy.Simonelli@svmnj.org

Ms. Maribeth Kenworthy,

Secretaria x106 Maribeth.Kenworthy@svmnj.org

La colecta del Pasado 17 de Noviembre fue de 455. dólares.

Dios multiplique su generosidad.

¿CÓMO RESPONDEMOS AL REY CRUCIFICADO?

En la lectura del evangelio leemos sobre dos ladrones. El primero se burla de Jesús, se une a los perseguidores de Jesús y rechazar la idea del reinado de Jesús. El otro actúa por humildad, contrición, cuidado por el otro y posee un sentido de fe en Dios. Es uno de los pocos presentes que reconoce el reinado de Jesús. Y su fe es recompensada. No importa cuánto lo intentemos, no podemos salvarnos a nosotros mismos. Pero lo que podemos hacer es invertir en nuestro futuro como el "buen ladrón". Cualquier compromiso con nuestra comunidad eclesial es una inversión en el reino de Dios, un movimiento de amor en el mundo.

Desafío para la semana Piensa en una enseñanza que aprendiste en nuestra serie de Respon-Sabilidad y compártela con alguien.

Los Sacramentos

Reconciliación (Confesiones): Todos los Sábados a las 4:00pm o

haciendo una cita con uno de los sacerdotes, ya sea llamando a la oficina o hablando con ellos directamente o 973-377-4000 ext. 257.

Unción de los Enfermos: Para las personas que están gravemente enfermas,

hospitalizadas o preparándose para una cirugía, al igual que las personas de edad avanzada un asilo para la tercera edad. Para administrar este Sacramento; Favor llamar a la oficina de la parroquia para que uno de los sacerdotes administre la Unción de los enfermos. 973-377-4000 ext. 257.

OPCIONE DE DONACIÓN EN LÍNEA, SEMANAL O EN UNA SOLA VEZ

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Los laicos son los responsables de hacer crecer la fe. Papa Franscisco. Áquila y Priscila - protagonistas de la catequesis del Papa hoy - sobresalen como como modelos de una vida conyugal comprometida al servicio de toda la comunidad cristiana y nos recuerdan que gracias a la fe y al compromiso en la evangelización de muchos laicos como ellos, el cristianismo echó raíces y ha llegado hasta nosotros. El Papa Francisco prosiguió con sus catequesis sobre los Hechos de los Apóstoles, reflexionando hoy sobre la estadía de Pablo en la ciudad de Corinto, en su camino del anuncio de la Buena Noticia de Jesucristo por el mundo. Los hechos narran que Pablo, después de su estadía en Atenas, caracterizada por la hostilidad, pero también por frutos como la conversión de Dionisio y Damaris, pasó un año y medio en Corinto, ciudad comercial y cosmopolita. Ahí encontró a Áquila y Priscila, pareja de esposos cristianos que había tenido que dejar Roma por la expulsión de los judíos decretada por el emperador Claudio. Ellos, con un corazón lleno de fe en Dios y de generosidad hacia el prójimo, le abrieron las puertas de su hogar a Pablo, testimoniando el valor cristiano de la hospitalidad. Acogieron al Evangelizador y también el anuncio que él llevaba: el Evangelio de Cristo. Persecución a los judíos está comenzando a renacer El Santo Padre quiso hacer una paréntesis antes de seguir con su catequesis, para poner de relieve una situación que comienza a darse también en nuestros días: la de la persecución de los judíos. Recordando las brutalidades cometidas a este pueblo en el siglo pasado, constató que hoy ha "comenzado a renacer" el "hábito de perseguir a los judíos", y lanzó un llamamiento apremiante: “Hermanos y hermanas, esto no es humano ni cristiano. ¡Los judíos son nuestros hermanos! Y no deben ser perseguidos”. Descentrarse para practicar el arte cristiano de la hospitalidad Prosiguiendo luego con la catequesis, se centró en la bondad de Áquila y Priscila, quienes demostraron tener “un corazón lleno de fe en Dios y generoso con los demás". Ellos, dijo, eran poseedores de “una sensibilidad que los llevó a descentrarse para practicar el arte cristiano de la hospitalidad”. Pablo apreciaba también el trabajo que los esposos realizaban - eran tejedores de lona para tiendas de uso doméstico - , puesto que Pablo consideraba el trabajo manual, no sólo "lugar privilegiado para dar testimonio

cristiano, sino también medio de subsistencia" y un modo de "no ser un peso para los demás". Hoy como ayer, familias “templo para la Eucaristía” Esta pareja cristiana abrió también su casa a la comunidad local de cristianos, convirtiéndola en una “domus ecclesiae”, es decir, lugar de escucha de la Palabra de Dios y de la celebración de la Eucaristía. El Apóstol que “tenía el corazón agradecido”, cuando más tarde escribe a los Corintios, habla de la “comunidad que se reúne en su casa”, de sus “colaboradores en Cristo Jesús”, que "para salvar su vida arriesgaron sus cabezas". El Papa hizo notar que esta situación se da todavía en nuestros días en algunos países donde no hay libertad religiosa, y en donde los cristianos se reúnen escondidos para rezar y celebrar la Eucaristía. Y dijo: “Aún hoy existen estas casas, estas familias que se convierten en un templo para la Eucaristía”. “¡Cuántas, cuántas familias en tiempos de persecución, arriesgan sus cabezas para mantener escondidos a los perseguidos! Este es el primer ejemplo: la acogida familiar, incluso en los malos tiempos”. Los laicos dan el humus al crecimiento de la fe De entre los numerosos colaboradores de san Pablo, Áquila y Priscila sobresalen como como modelos de una vida conyugal comprometida al servicio de toda la comunidad cristiana y nos recuerdan que gracias a la fe y al compromiso en la evangelización de muchos laicos como ellos, el cristianismo echó raíces y ha llegado hasta nosotros. Los laicos, aseguró finalmente el Pontífice, son “responsables desde su Bautismo, de llevar adelante la fe”, puesto que, recordó citando a Benedicto XVI, "los laicos dan el humus al crecimiento de la fe". Pidamos a Dios nuestro Padre que infunda su Espíritu Santo en todas las parejas cristianas para que, a ejemplo de Áquila y Priscila, sepan abrir las puertas de su corazón a Cristo y a los hermanos, y sus hogares sean verdaderas iglesias domésticas donde se viva la comunión fraterna y se dé a Dios el culto de una vida de fe, esperanza y caridad. (Ver en https://www.vaticannews.va)

“Si usted o algiuen que usted conozca ha sido abusado por un sacerdote deben de llamar de inmediato a la oficina del Procurador General de su comunidad y a la Coordinadora para Asistencia de Victimas de la Diócesis: Peggy Zanello al 973-879-1489. También deben de llamar a la Diócesis y hablar con el Rev. Monseñor James T. Mahoney, Vicario General y Moderador de la Curia al número 973-777-8818 ext. 205 o a la Hermana Joan Daniel Healy, S. C. C., Canciller/Delegada Religiosa al número 973-777-8818 ext. 248. El texto completo de la poliza de la Diócesis de Paterson referiendo a Reclamos de Abuso Sexual esta disponible en la página web: www.patersondiocese.org.”