twenty-first sunday in ordinary time

November 1st, 2015
ST.PHILIP NERI CHURCH
MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, November 1st
All Saints
7:30 Holy souls
9:00 Todos los santos difuntos
11:15 Deceased members of the Kolping Society
5:30 Malaj Family, Gurra Family & Stevenaci Family
MONDAY, November 2nd
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
8:00
12:00 All Souls
7:00 Todos los santos difuntos
TUESDAY, November 3rd
Weekday (Thirty First Week in Ordinary Time) Saint Martin de
Porres, Religious
8:00 All souls novena
12:00 John Keane
WEDNESDAY, November 4th
Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop
8:00 James Reilly
12:00 All Poor Souls in Purgatory
THURSDAY, November 5th
Weekday
8:00 Donald Twomey & Family (L)
12:00 Kathleen Keenan (L)
FRIDAY, November 6th
Weekday
8:00 Michael Joseph Murphy
12:00 Margaret James Tobin
SATURDAY, November 7th
Weekday
8:00 Thomas G. Martin
12:00 John Crowe
5:30 Nancy & Joseph Oriti
7:00 Grimaneza De Torres
Ralph Rivera
Hortencia Miranda
Online Contributions
Anyone interested in making their weekly contributions to St.
Philip Neri electronically may call the Parish Pay program at
1-866-Parish1 or visit www.parishpay.com The parish
benefits greatly from the regularity of the system and detaches
the issue of church support from such factors as the weather,
vacations, etc.
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NOVEMBER MEMORIALS
Tabernacle
Thomas Donlon
Candles for the Altar used during all of our masses offered
Maureen Wall
Bread and Wine offered
Margaret Mulkeen
*Suggested donation for a Monthly Memorial is $150.
Collection Report
Last weekend’s first collection totaled $4037.
Maintenance Collection
The monthly second collection for the maintenance and
repairs is taken this weekend. We ask you to be
mindful of the parish’s need for your real generosity.
Help us deal with our latest unexpected expense
($6850.00) in having to update the electrical boxes in the
rectory boiler room. The work was needed to
accommodate the new cables Con Edison had to install
to replace very old lines that failed two weekends ago,
leaving half the rectory in darkness.
Food Collection
Dear St. Philip Neri Parishioners,
May the Lord give you His Peace! Several times in
the past your parish has collected food for our “Pater Noster”
food pantry, and we are always grateful for your generosity.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we are hoping to provide our
neighbors with food for special meal and we wanted to share
our specific need for: can of corn, green beans, sweet potatoes,
gravy and cranberry sauce; boxes of mashed potatoes and
stuffing; and non-refrigerated dessert items. We are most
happy to receive any contribution of non-perishable food or
financial contributions for turkeys. We will gladly receive
these items through the weekend of November 14th and 15th.
Thank you!
We pray that God will reward your generosity abundantly.
Gratefully in Jesus,
The Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal
Pray for the sick
Rose Natalizio; Carmelo Díaz; Blane de Lucia; Sol
Divina Maria Henriquez; Myles Regan; Garth Walker;
Gloria Harris; Mary Rocco; Joan, Edward, Linda,
Mildred Margherita; Terry Briggs; Margaret Schroder
November 1st, 2015
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November: Month of the Holy Souls
The parish visitors of Mary Immaculate, a wonderful
small community of Sisters with a convent here in the
Bronx, recently sent a letter inviting the recipients to
send the names of their deceased loved ones to the
sisters for their prayers. The letter encourages the use of
the following prayer of St. Gertrude the Great, a 13th
century Benedictine nun. According to tradition, our
Lord promised St. Gertrude that 1000 souls would be
released from purgatory each time it is said devoutly:
Eternal Father, I offer thee the Most
Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus,
in union with the masses said throughout
the whole world today, for all the holy souls
in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for
sinners in the universal church, those in my
own home and within my family. Amen
All Souls Indulgence
The Sisters also remind us that from November 1st to the
8th an indulgence applicable to a soul in purgatory may
be gained under these conditions: be in the state of
grace; visit a church or oratory (better still-attend mass
there) say one “Our Father” and the “Creed,” pray for
the Holy Father’s intentions and make a good
confession within about 20 days of Alls Soul’s Day.
All Souls Novena
A novena of nine masses for the Holy Souls began this
weekend. Those who use church offering envelopes will
have received in their packets an envelope on which to
write the names of those they wish to be remembered. A
supply of envelopes can be found in the church’s
vestibule. The names of those enrolled in the novena are
kept near the altar during the month of November.
God’s Love We Deliver
St. Philip Neri will host once more the meal deliveries
through God’s Love We Deliver Program on both
Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and Morning. This is a
wonderful opportunity to serve our Lord Jesus Christ by
giving back a little bit our time to serve the most in need.
Drivers, co-pilots and packers are needed! If you or
anyone you know is interested please contact the rectory
or Maria Mejía at 646-400-1800. “We will serve the
Lord.” Josh 24:24
Our Lady of the Divine Providence
On Sunday, November 15 at 4pm. the Archdiocesan
Committee for Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia
will sponsor the 34th annual mass in honor of Our Lady
of Divine Providence, patroness of Puerto Rico. The
committee will also hold its 30th annual banquet on
Friday November 13 at the Astoria World Manor. The
dinner will be preceded by a cocktail hour and there will
be an open bar all evening. Music will be provided by
Los Cachinbas. The tickets are priced at $75 per person.
For more information and for ticket purchase, contact
our parishioner Adele Campos at 718-220-1955 or Gali
Roman at the Office of Hispanic Affairs at 212-371-1000
ext 2982.
Noviembre 1, 2015
IGLESIA DE SAN FELIPE NERI
Domingo 1o de octubre 2015
Conmemoración de los Fieles Difuntos
Informe de Ofrenda
La colecta del fin de semana pasado fue de $4371.
Colecta en beneficio al mantenimiento de la parroquia
Este fin de semana recaudaremos la segunda colecta
mensual en beneficio al mantenimiento y reparaciones de la
parroquia. Les pedimos tomen en cuenta las necesidades de
la parroquia y sean conscientes con sus generosidades. Les
pedimos su cooperación para poder cubrir los gastos
($6850.00) causados por una falla eléctrica en las calderas de
la rectoría el antepasado fin de semana, el cual dejo a la
rectoría a obscuras. Con Edison, tuvo que reemplazar e
instalar nuevas líneas de cable.
Seminario
La Renovación Carismática invita a todos al seminario “Vida
y Espíritu” este se llevar a cabo por siete miércoles, del 14 de
octubre al 9 de diciembre en el salón parroquial de 7:30pm9pm. Felipe Reyes, Coordinador del Centro Carismático será
el modelador de este seminario. El propósito de este
seminario es conocer y crecer en la vivencia de Jesucristo
vivo y actual.
Nuestra Señora De La Divina Providencia
En honor a Nuestra Señora De La Divina Providencia, la
comunidad puertorriqueña por medio del comité de Nuestra
Señora De La Divina Previdencia les invita a la misa de
celebración el día 15 de noviembre en la Catedral de San
Patricio a las 4pm. También habrá un banquete el día viernes
13 de noviembre en el Astoria World Manor. Los tickets ya
están a la venta con un precio de $75 por persona. Aquellos
interesados comunicarse con Adele Campos al 718-220-1955
o Gali Roman de la Oficina de Asuntos al Hispano al 212371-1000 ext. 2982.
Misa de Sanación
Habrá una misa de sanación el último miércoles de cada
mes. Empezaremos con el rosario justo a las 6:30pm y
seguido por una misa a las 7pm. La próxima misa será el día
28 de octubre, con el Padre Helio Cantú, L.C., de la
parroquia de San Pedro en Yonkers.
El Amor De Dios Llevamos
La iglesia de San Felipe Neri estará patrocinando las
entregas de comida a través del programa Amor de Dios
Llevamos durante los días festivos de Acción de Gracias,
Noche Buena y Navidad. Esta es una gran oportunidad para
servir a nuestro Señor Jesucristo dando un poquito de
nuestro tiempo a quienes más lo necesitan. Se buscan
choferes, acompañantes y empacadores. Si usted o alguien
que conoce esta interesado, favor de llamar a la rectoría o a
María Mejía al 646-400-1800. “Le serviremos al Señor” Josué
24:24
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Donaciones de Comida
Queridos Hermanos/as de la parroquia San Felipe Neri
¡La paz del Señor este con ustedes! En el pasado la parroquia
San Felipe Neri nos ha brindado su ayuda al generosamente
recaudar comida para nuestro “Pater Noster” dispensario de
comida y como siempre les agradecemos su ayuda. El día de
Acción de Gracias se acerca, y esperamos que este año nos
puedan ayudar nuevamente y así proveer a nuestros
hermanos necesitados con una comida especial. Estos son
algunos de los alimentos en específico: latas de maíz, ejotes,
batatas, salsa de arándanos y cajas de puré de papa y relleno;
también comida no perecedera. Al igual aquellos que
puedan contribuir con la compra de pavos o ayuda
financiero se lo agradecemos. Estaremos aceptando
donaciones durante el fin de semana del 14 y 15 de
noviembre. ¡Muchísimas Gracias!
Que Dios los bendiga y los recompense con abundancia.
Sinceramente en Cristo,
Las Hermanas Franciscanas de la Renovación
Noviembre mes de todos los Santos Difuntos
Recientemente las hermanas invitadas a la parroquia de
María Inmaculada, una pequeña y grandiosa comunidad
cual cuenta con un convento aquí en el Bronx, enviaron una
carta invitando a todos a enviar los nombres de sus seres
queridos ya fallecidos a las hermanas por sus oraciones. En
la carta las hermanas fomentan el rezar la oración por Santa
Gertrudis La Grande, monja benedictina del siglo 13. Según
la tradición, el Señor prometió a Santa Gertrudis la
liberación de 1000 ánimas del purgatorio cada vez que se
reza con devoción la siguiente oración:
Padre eterno, yo te ofrezco la preciosísima Sangre de
tu Divino Hijo Jesús, en unión con las misas celebradas
hoy día a través del mundo por todas las benditas
ánimas del purgatorio. Por todos los pecadores del
mundo. Por los pecadores en la Iglesia universal, por
aquellos en propia casa y dentro de mi familia. Amen.
Las hermanas también mencionan que se puede ofrecer una
oración a las ánimas del purgatorio durante el 1º al 8 de
noviembre. Un “Padre Nuestro,” “El Credo” o pidiendo por
las intenciones del Santo Papa y por medio de la confesión,
20 días antes de la conmemoración de los Fieles Difuntos.
Novena para todos los fieles difuntos
Empezando el 31 de octubre se llevaran a cabo la novena
para todos los fieles difuntos en San Felipe Neri. Aquellos
que reciben sobres, encontraran en su paquete un sobre
designado para escribir los nombres de sus seres queridos
que han dejado a este mundo. En el vestíbulo de la iglesia
encontraran un abastecimiento de sobres para aquellos
feligreses que deseen recordar a sus fieles difuntos. Los
nombres de los fallecidos se mantendrán cerca del altar
durante el mes de noviembre
THE LAST THINGS
During November we are particularly conscious of the debt of charity we owe not only
towards our deceased relatives and friends but to all of the faithful departed. November,
therefore, is an opportune time to review the great truths about what we call “the Last
Things,” that is, Death, the Particular Judgment, Purgatory, Heaven and the Final Judgment.
The citations below are from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Death:
The Christian who unites his own death to the death of Jesus views it as a step towards him
and an entrance into eternal life. CCC #1020
The Particular Judgment:
Death puts an end to human life as the time open to either accepting or rejecting the divine
grace manifested in Christ. The New Testament speaks of judgment primarily in its aspect of
the final encounter with Christ at his second coming, but also repeatedly affirms that each will
be rewarded immediately after death in accordance with his works and faith. CCC#1021 (See
Luke 16:22, 23:24; Matthew
Each man receives his eternal retribution in his immortal soul at the very moment of his
death, in a particular judgment that refers his life to Christ: either entrance into the
blessedness of heaven---through purification or immediately,—or immediate and everlasting
damnation. CCC#1022:
Heaven:
Those who die in God’s grace and friendship and are perfectly purified live forever with
Christ. They are like God forever, for they “see him as he is,” face to face. CCC#1023 (See 1
John 3:2, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Revelations 22:4)
This perfect life with the Most Holy Trinity—this communion of life and love with the Trinity,
with the Virgin Mary, the angels and all the blessed—is called CCC#1024
God cannot be seen as he is, unless he himself opens up his mystery to man’s immediate
contemplation and gives him the capacity for it. The Church calls this contemplation of God in
his heavenly glory “the beatific vision.” CCC#1026
Purgatory:
All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of
their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo a purification, so as to achieve the
holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. CCC#1030
[In addition to by reference to certain texts of Scripture which speak of a cleansing fire, such
as 1 Cor 3:15 and 1 Peter 1:7] this teaching is also based on the practice of prayer for the
dead, already mentioned in Sacred Scripture.CCC#1031 (See Marc 12:46)
Hell:
We cannot be united with God unless we freely choose to love him. But we cannot love God if
we sin gravely against him…To die in mortal sin without repenting and accepting God’s
merciful love means remaining separated from him forever by our own free choice. This state
of definitive self-exclusion from communion with God is called “hell.” CCC#1033
Final Judgment:
Postponed until next week!