9933 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas 75220 214-358-1453 • Fax: 214-351-1887 www.stmonicachurch.org
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WELCOME TO ST. MONICA CHURCH!
We are pleased to have visitors join us in worship and we invite you to become active registered parishioners. Registration forms can be found in the vestibule, at the Parish Office, and online. Mass Times Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm (español), 5:00 pm
Weekday Mass Times 6:45 am, 8:00 am M-F 8:00 am Saturdays First Fridays 5:30 pm Primer viernes del mes 7:00 pm
Childcare for 11:00 am Mass Ages: 12-months to 4-years No Cost Room 114 Family Center St. Monica Women’s Ministry
Reconciliation • Reconciliación Saturday/Sábado 3:30-4:30 pm • 6:30-7:00 pm
Baptism • Bautismo Third Saturday of each month at 10:00 am Parents and godparents are required to attend a preparation class offered on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 am. Call the Faith Formation Office to register. Tercer sábado de cada mes a las 3:00 pm Padres y Padrinos deben asistir a una clase de preparación que se ofrecen los primeros sábados de mes a la 1:00 pm. Llame a la Oficina de Ministerio Hispano. Marriage • Matrimonio Contact a priest or deacon at least six months before the planned marriage date. Llame a un Sacerdote o Diacono por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda.
Helplines • Linea de Ayuda
St. Vincent de Paul serves the poor or distressed on an emergency basis. 972-994-1121 (confidential) Volunteers contact:
[email protected] Stephen Ministry helps those experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or another life crisis. 214-290-0803 (confidential)
JANUARY 17, 2016
Bulletin Deadline Monday at 12:00 noon • Submit notices in writing to
[email protected].
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Staff Fr. Stephen W. Bierschenk Pastor - x 7107 Fr. Marco Rangel Parochial Vicar - x 7112 Fr. Edwin Leonard Vocation Director (in residence) Monsignor John F. Meyers Pastor Emeritus Deacons Abel Cortes Larry Lucido
Bob Marrinan Brian Mitchell
St. Monica Church Office Main: (214) 358-1453 • Fax: (214) 351-1887 Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00 • Sunday 10:00-2:00 Parish Secretary............................. x 7453 Faby Gomez Business Manager.......................... x 7176 Debbie Diaz Database Manager.......................... x 7111 Melissa Franks Volunteer Coordinator.................... x 7173 Maria E. Juarez-Plank Safe Environment Director............ x 7144 Shavana Lopez Bookkeeper..................................... x 7102 Jared Wirths Director of Youth Ministry.............. x 7106 Jason Trujillo Director of Communications......... x 7142 Erin Cooper Music Ministry Director of Music............................ x 7101 Jeremy Wirths Director Youth Music...................... x 7103 Emmanuel Espiritu Organist (9:30 & 11:00 Mass) Guillermo “Will” Martinez Faith Formation Main: (214) 357-8549 • Fax: (214) 351-1887 Director of Faith Formation........... x 7132 Mariangela Byrne Administrative Assistant............... x 7549 Eldie Diaz Marriage Ministry Coordinator...... x 7164 Coordinadora de Matriomonios Martha Gonzalez Ministerio Hispano Main: (214) 357-8549 • Fax: (214) 351-1887 Director of Hispanic Ministry........ x 7131 Maria M. Gonzalez-Rocha St. Monica School Main: (214) 351-5688 • Fax: (214) 352-2608 Phil Riley, Principal www.stmonicaschool.org
January 17, 2016
From the Pastor In the mid 1950’s, Martin Luther King had just wrapped up his course work for his Ph.D. He left graduate school and took a job as the pastor of a church in Montgomery, Alabama, because he had a young family and needed to support them as he finished his dissertation. Shortly after he went to Montgomery, Rosa Parks refused to go sit in the back of the bus. A meeting was held of leaders in the AfricanAmerican community. They asked who would lead the charge, who was going to organize the boycott? The other pastors and influential community leaders knew that this looked like risky business. They decided to get the new preacher to take it on. Dr. Martin Luther King had so many reasons to say, “It’s not the right time for me. I have a young family. I have a dissertation to write. My congregation doesn’t know me well, and I don’t know if they will follow me. I cannot do it.” It took a mighty leap of faith to go from “It’s not my time,” to “Yes.” The first public miracle of Jesus was quite dramatic. His first reaction to his mother’s suggestion that he do something to help seems so logical. “My time has not yet come.” His work involved much greater matters than providing refreshments for a bunch of wedding guests. But, Mary knew his heart. He could not be held back from helping those in need. So, she simply instructed the servers, “Do whatever he tells you.” He didn’t quietly provide enough wine to assure that the bridegroom and his family would not be embarrassed before their guests. Instead he provided gallons and gallons of a wonderful wine, more than could ever be needed, because his desire to bless this couple knew no bounds. It’s remarkable to think about what happens when a person decides that “It’s not my time” is not the right answer and only “Yes” will do. Not many people in our parish were here when our church building was built, but only a few years ago, many made a sacrifice and joined in the efforts to renovate our church building so that it will serve generations to come as a beautiful and
inspiring place of worship. We are all blessed because a chorus of “Yesses” responded to the invitation to help with this important work. We now have an amazing worship space and we are called to something more important – to be an amazing parish community. We are all so busy, and our calendars are full, and even when we plan carefully we can never be sure exactly how things are going to work out. There are so many good reasons to postpone doing anything more – the semester is just beginning; there’s a new project at work; the children are small or in sports or leaving home soon; we’re too old or we’re too young. Taking part in creating an amazing parish community begins with little steps. Entire families now join together in spending thirty minutes before Mass welcoming others as they enter the church. Smiling and opening a door seems only a small thing, but being welcomed as a member of the family as we enter God’s house fills our mind and heart with the right disposition to be filled with God’s inspiration and blessings during Mass. We all gather around the Altar, and often we sit in the same place every week. We look around and see so many familiar faces who are also where they always are. Only one more step is needed – each week, if we choose to welcome someone or introduce our self to another, our circle of church friends grows larger, and we discover that we are surrounded not just by faces we recognize, but by brothers and sisters in Christ. It is so easy to figure out all the reasons why it is not our time to do more than we are already doing for the Lord. But, our simple “Yes” to an inspiration to say a word of appreciation, or lend a helping hand, or forget our self and think of another has the power to change the world. Because, as the example of Jesus reminds us today, he has the power to take ordinary, everyday things, like water, and turn them into something wonderful. All we have to do is say, “Yes.” –Fr. Stephen W Bierschenk
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 17, 2016 Stewardship 01-10-2016 Regular - $45,416 Renovation - $12,626 Total Mass Attendance 01-10-2016 3,795
News & Events The Church Offices will be closed on Sunday, January 18th andMonday, January 19th.
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Tickets to the POP SHOW are being sold after each Mass this weekend in Angel Hall. Tickets are also on sale on the parish website or in the Church Office during regular operating hours.
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Hot Breakfast Burritos and juicy Sausages on a Stick are a perfect pair to fight a cold, blustery day. So, after the 8:00 am, 9:30 am or 11:00 am Masses, pick up some for breakfast and remember to bring some home for your neighbors. Thank you for supporting the Knights of Columbus.
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L1FT returns TONIGHT with both middle school and high school on the same night. Both groups will meet from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the youth room following the 5:00 pm Mass. Visit www.L1FTministry.org for more information.
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The Monday afternoon Bible study will NOT meet on Monday, January 18th. The next class will be on Monday, January 25th. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The St. Monica Pro-Life Ministry would like to thank all those who donated baby gifts this past weekend, and to let you know that if you forgot to bring them, we will be accepting gifts this weekend before and after the Masses as well. The moms and babies thank you for your generosity.
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The St. Monica School Rosary Group meets in the Church at 2:30 pm each Wednesday to pray. Join us!
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St. Monica Works Ministry is the Business and Professional Parish Ministry where parishioners meet and develop business together. Want other parishioners to know of your product, service or profession and wish to learn of theirs? Come meet with other faith-minded individuals Thursday, January 21st in the lower lounge of the Family Center. Arrive between 7:30 am and 8:00 am for coffee, donuts and socializing. Then, stay for the meeting from 8:00 to 9:00 am. Want more information? Call 214-707-3726 or visit www.stmonicaworks.org. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The St. Monica School 4th Grade Junior Girl Scouts will be selling Girl Scout cookies in Angel Hall on Saturday, January 23rd from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm and Sunday, January 24th from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Save the Date! ABLAZE 2016 is set for January 22-24 at St. Monica’s Family Center. All youth ages 8th to 12th grades (and chaperones) are invited to attend this fun, faith and joy filled weekend Retreat celebrating our Catholic Faith. There will be great music, fellowship, talks, Mass, Adoration and more at this dynamic Eucharistic centered retreat. Talks will be given by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. For more information or to register, visit ablazeretreat. com. Sponsored by the Office of Vocations. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Organize your Family History! It’s time to make sense of all those saved photos, awards, coin collections and family stories that mean so much to you. SAGE, St. Monica’s Senior Outreach Ministry, is hosting two members of the Association of Personal Historians, Carol Kern, Director of Communications, and Martha Humphries, Regional Director on Tuesday, January 26th from 7 pm - 8 pm in Room 109 of the Family Center. For more information, contact Elaine Scholly at
[email protected].
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Each month, St. Monica prepares and serves a meal for the homeless that reside at Austin Street Shelter near downtown Dallas. We need volunteers to help once a quarter to prepare or buy menu items such as sandwiches, hard boiled eggs or bananas. To learn more, contact Derek Blake at
[email protected].
Mass Intentions
Sunday, January 17 8:00 am........ Priest’s Intention 9:30 am........ Priest’s Intention 11:00 am....... For the People of the Parish 12:30 pm ..... Priest’s Intention 2:00 pm..........Priest’s Intention 5:00 pm........ Priest’s Intention
Monday, January 18 6:45 am........ Pete Villarreal by Carolyn Zuniga 8:00 am.......... Pam Lynch by Brian Sharon Mitchell Tuesday, January 19 6:45 am........ Roger Harris U by Patricia Murphy 8:00 am............Richard HinojosaU by Gloria Hinojosa & Family Wednesday, January 20 6:45 am........ Mary Viering U by Mary Anne Palacios 8:00 am.......... Mary Daniels U by Frances Kervin Thursday, January 21 6:45 am..........For the departed in Family Vega & Mendez by Roberto & Helen Vega & Family 8:00 am............Joanne Liese U by Geisler Family Friday, January 22 6:45 am...........For Peace in the World 8:00 am.............Victor Corrales U by Geisler Family Saturday, January 23 8:00 am...........Alfred Laukoter U by Joan & Walter Minigutti 5:00 pm.............Morgan FilhiolU by Virginia & Mark Filhiol Sanctuary Light This week the Sanctuary Light is burning for all of the recently departed in our parish. For Our Sick
To request a name to appear, please contact the parish office or complete a green prayer request card (found on tables at the back of church) and place the card in an offering basket.
Ethan Raach1 Estellita Prince2 Juan Arriaga2 Enedina Duarte2
Charlene Gaffney2 Kellie Gaffney2 Zack Lorenzo3 Aaron Eaton3
Names will appear for 3 weeks.The numbers after the names begin at 3 and count down and are intended to help those who make requests.
For Our Departed Francine Myers Margaret Dundas JC Cole
Ann Matta Florence Lively
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
For a complete Parish Calendar, visit us online at stmonicachurch.org and click on Calendar of Events.
Family Vocation Chalice To participate call (214) 368-3640 January 23 at 5:00 pm Jim & Sheila Madden January 24 at 8:00 am Susan Rogers January 24 at 9:30 am Bill McMullen January 24 at 11:00 am Gary & Amy Melle January 24 at 12:30 pm Issy & Anne Perez January 24 at 5:00 pm Richard & Jeanne Joubert
January 17, 2016
News & Events Beloved Marriage Series Engaged or married couples are invited to Beloved, a six week study series on Marriage starting January 28th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in Room 201. Beloved explores the spiritual and eternal reality behind I do. Beautifully filmed and featuring acclaimed marriage experts, Beloved speaks to the very heart of every husband and wife, bringing the Sacramental truth and a God-infused love into the everyday challenges of married life. To register, please visit our parish website. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DID YOU GO TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL? If so, come join the 2016 Catholic Schools Week Vocations Panel on February 3, 2016 from 1:15 pm-2:00 pm and 2:15 pm-3:15 pm. We invite those of every vocation from stay-at-home moms to CEOs to FBI agents to priests to come share with our students their individual vocations and how going to Catholic school prepared their way. For more information contact Kristine Schwan Primrose at
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Father/Daughter Faith & Fun Day Dad, your daughter needs you! Spend some quality time with your 4th-8th grade daughter. Learn what she needs from you during her teen years at the Father/Daughter Faith & Fun Day on Saturday, February 6 from 10 am to 6 pm at The Highlands School. The cost is $85 for each father/daughter couple. For more information, contact Alexandra Hochhaus at 214-998-0439 or
[email protected]. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mercy Alive in Me! How to Put Mercy Into Practice What does mercy really means for each of us...personally and in the conflict areas of our lives where forgiveness and mercy are hard to find or extend? On Saturday February 13, David O’Brien, an expert in international peacebuilding and conflict resolution will lead an engaging and interactive session to help participants identify God’s mercy in their own lives and live out that loving mercy. All adults are invited, as we follow Pope Francis’ call to direct our attention and actions “on mercy so that we may become a more effective sign of the Father’s actions in our lives . . . a time when the witness of believers might grow stronger and more effective” (MV, 3). Visit www.cathdal.org/mercyalive for more information.
ST. MONICA FINE ARTS PRESENTS
When you wish... A POPULAR MUSIC REVIEW
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 2:30 PM MATINEE 6 PM DINNER SHOW CAFETERIA PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT STMONICACHURCH.ORG OR IN THE CHURCH OFFICE
Release your Grief... it’s a new day St. Monica Grief Support Ministry Group sessions to support you as you move on with your life after the death of a loved one. This program begins Wednesday, January 20, 2016. For more information, call 210-218-5777 or 214-914-2802.
Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Noticias y Eventos
Libérate de tu dolor…
17 de enero 2016
Cáliz Vocacional Familiar Para llevarse el Cáliz llame al (214) 358-1453
ES UN NUEVO DÍA
Ministerio de Apoyo para Luto y Duelo Parroquia Santa Mónica Las sesiones de grupo le apoyan para seguir con su vida después de la perdida de un ser querido.
January 17 Leonila De Gregorio January 24 Laura Siciliani January 31 Maria Gonzalez
El programa se inciara el martes 19 de enero 2016. Para más información comuniquese al 214-854-1676 o 469-733-3925. Ministerio de Luto y Duelo de Santa Mónica ¿Estas atravesando por dolor de haber perdido a un ser querido? Sta. Mónica te invita a participar en el Ministerio de Luto y Duelo que se iniciara el martes, 19 de enero 2016, 7pm9-pm, en el salón 212. El programa se lleva a cabo en 10 sesiones de grupo, dirigido por facilitadores laicos capacitados. No hay costo por las sesiones solamente debe comprar el libro de $10.00. La sesión también se ofrece en Ingles. Para más información o para inscribirse por favor comuníquese con María Plank al 214-366-7173 o
[email protected] o con María González-Rocha, al 214-357-8549, ext. 7131 o
[email protected].
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El Ministerio Pro-Vida de Santa Mónica les quiere dar las gracias a todos aquellos que donaron regalos de bebés el pasado fín de semana y tambíen informanarles que tienen oportunidad de traerlos este fín de semana antes y despues de todas las misas. Las mamás y los bebés les agradecen su generosidad.
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Bodas en Comunidad Si están pensando en convalidar su matrimonio recibiendo el sacramento de Matrimonio, les invitamos a considerar las bodas en comunidad que se llevaran a cabo el 12 de Marzo del 2016 a las 12pm. Estas celebraciones se hacen para parejas que buscan una manera económica y sencilla de recibir el sacramento. Por favor llame a la Oficina para los requisitos y recibir más información, 214-357-8549.
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Aprender a orar para aprender a vivir Los Talleres de Oración y Vida son una nueva forma de evangelización más viva y con una visión más positiva de lo que se ha mostrado siempre. Es una escuela de oración y vida, donde aprendes a relacionarte con Dios, liberarte de angustias y ansiedades, miedos y tristezas para avanzar hacia la liberación interior y la alegría de vivir. Estos talleres iniciaran a partir del lunes 25 de Enero de 6:30 a 8:30pm. en el salón de Arte. Para más información llame a 214-357-8549. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Clases de Estudio de Biblia “Cuando la palabra de Dios llega al corazón del hombre la vida se transforma”. Próximamente, iniciaremos un estudio de Biblia para aprender a relacionarnos y conocer a Dios. Te invitamos a que vengas con tu familia acrecentar tu fe a través de la Sagrada Escritura. El curso Bíblico se llevará a cabo los lunes y miércoles a las 7pm. en la biblioteca de la escuela. Sera dirigido por las Hermanas Misioneras Servidoras de la Palabra. La primera clase será el 1 de Febrero. Para más información llama al 214-815-7856.
Aprenda a Orar en Familia presentado por las
Hermanas Dominicas de Santa Cecilia de Nashville Sábado, 27 de febrero 8:30 am a 3:30 pm Cafeteria Para más información comuniquese al 214-357-8549.
Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Castos por Amor El Ministerio de Castos por Amor, sigue el mandato de Dios que nos llama a purificar nuestro corazón e intenciones pues “solo los puros de corazón verán a Dios.” Este ministerio es para todas las personas de buena voluntad, mayores de 18 años y en todos los estados de vida, solteros, casados o consagrados, hombre y mujer, para dar a conocer el verdadero sentido y significado de la sexualidad humana. Todos los jueves al punto de las 7pm. se imparten charlas de crecimiento y espiritualidad para entender el sentido de la dignidad del ser humano. Las charlas son en la biblioteca de la Escuela.
17 de enero 2016
De El Pastor
A mediados de los cincuentas, Martin Luther King acababa de terminar sus estudios para obtener su Doctorado. Cuando dejó la escuela tomó un trabajo como pastor de una iglesia en Montgomery, Alabama porque tenía familia joven y tenía que mantenerlos y al mismo tiempo hacer su tesis. Al poco tiempo que se fue a Montgomery, Rosa Parks se reusó a sentarse en la parte de atrás del __________________________________________________________________ autobús. Hubo una reunión de líderes Apoyo Familiar El próximo viernes 22 de de la comunidad Afro-Americana. Enero, el ministerio de Apoyo Familiar les Se preguntaron quien guiaría, quien invita a una presentación especial para organizaría la rebelión? (Huelga). aprender sobre La Misa, el Misterio de la Los otros pastores y líderes de las Comunión, presentado por Tais Gea Guinovart, comunidades sabían que esto sería consagrada de Regnum Christi. Tais, viene algo peligroso. Decidieron tomar al del Estado de México y ha compartido varias nuevo predicador para que lo llevará charlas referentes a la Santa Misa. Venga a cabo. El Doctor Martin Luther King aprender para participar más solemnemente tenia tantas razones para decir, “No es en la Santa Eucaristía. El evento es gratis y un buen tiempo para mí, tengo familia familiar, se llevará a cabo en la Cafetería de chica. Tengo que escribir mi tesis. Mi la Escuela al punto de las 7 pm. Para mas congregación aun no me conoce bien información llame a la Oficina Parroquial. y no sé si me seguirán. No lo puedo __________________________________________________________________ hacer.” Tomo un salto de fe para decir Diplomado La Verdad de Guadalupe, “no es mi tiempo” a “Sí.” (segunda parte) Estamos a punto de iniciar El primer milagro público de Jesús con el segundo curso sobre la Verdad de Guadalupe. Este curso es acreditado a través fue un poco dramático. Su primera reacción hacia la sugerencia de su de la Universidad Pontificia de México. Se madre para ayudar alguien pareció desarrolla en 24 sesiones de cuatro horas un poco lógico. “Mi tiempo aún no cada una. Son los sábados iniciando el 6 de febrero al 30 de Julio, de 9:00am. a 1pm. en el ha llegado.” Su trabajo involucraba más que darle de beber algunos salón de la biblioteca de la Escuela de Santa invitados de la boda. Maria conocía su Mónica. Se requiere una copia del acta de corazón. No podía deternse en ayudar nacimiento, copia de credencial de elector, copia de comprobante de estudio o carta de su aquien lo necesitaba. Entonces, párroco. Para más información por favor llame simplemente les dio instrucciones a los sirvientes, “Hagan lo que El les a Citlalli al 469-203-6371. __________________________________________________________________ diga.” No solamente les dio suficiente para que los novios y su familia no Jornada Familiar ¿Tienes problemas en fueran avergonzados, sino que les dio tu Matrimonio? ¿Te gustaria mejorar tu relacion, conocer mejor a tu pareja y tener muchos galones de buen vino, más del una mejor relacion con tus hijos? Participa que necesitaban, porque el deseo de en una jornada matrimonial para descubrir bendecir estas parejas no tenía límites. que tu puedes ser feliz en tu vida personal, Es extraordinario pensar que familiar y espiritual. Se comparten temas cuando una persona decide que “no es que le ayudaran a resolver y entender los mi tiempo” no es la respuesta correcta y problemas que nos aquejan día con día como: solo un “Si” es lo correcto. No muchas dialogo, celos, infidelidad, adicciones, aborto, personas de nuestra parroquia estaban amor afectivo y muchos mas. Los proximos aquí cuando se construyó el edificio, retiros familiares son el 22, 23 y 24 de Enero; sino hasta hace pocos años, muchos 4, 5 & 6 de Marzo. Se llevan a cabo en el hicieron el sacrificio y se unieron al Centro de Curcillos de Dallas, 5605 Bernal Dr. esfuerzo de renovar nuestro edificio Dallas, Texas 75212. Para mas infromación para que sirva a muchas generaciones comunicate con Esmeralda Castillo 214-763como un lugar hermoso e inspirador 2269.
para adoración. Somos bendecidos por la respuesta de “Si” ayudar a este trabajo importante. Ahora tenemos un lugar hermoso de adoración y estamos llamados algo más importante, el ser una comunidad de fe hermosa. Estamos tan ocupados, nuestros calendarios están llenos y aun cuando planeamos cuidadosamente no estamos seguros que las cosas saldrán bien. Hay tantas buenas razones para dejar de hacer algo más- acaba de iniciar este semestre; hay un nuevo proyecto de trabajo; los niños están chicos, en deportes o dejaran pronto la casa; somos muy viejos o somos muy jóvenes. Ser parte de para hacer esta una comunidad hermosa comienza con pequeños pasos. Hoy día familias llegan treinta minutos antes de Misa para recibir a otros feligreses cuando llegan a la iglesia. Sonreír y abrir la puerta pueden ser pequeños detalles, pero el ser acogido como un miembro de la familia al entrar a la casa del Señor, dispone nuestra mente y corazón para inspirarnos y bendecirnos durante Misa. Por lo regular semanalmente nos reunimos alrededor del Altar y nos sentamos en el mismo lugar. Miramos alrededor y miramos caras conocidas que también se sientan en su mismo lugar. Solamente necesitamos dar un paso más, si cada semana decidiéramos dar la bienvenida o presentarnos con alguien más nuestro círculo de amigos de la Iglesia crecerá. Descubriremos que estamos rodeados no solamente de caras conocidas sino de hermanos y hermanas en Cristo. Es tan fácil encontrar motivos para creer que no es nuestro tiempo de hacer más cosas para el Señor. Pero, un sencillo “Si” para decir una palabra de agradecimiento, brindar una mano amiga, olvidarnos de nosotros mismos y pensar en alguien más, tiene poder para cambiar el mundo. Así como el ejemplo de Jesús nos recuerda que él tiene el poder de tomar lo ordinario, las cosas de todos los días, como el agua y hacerlas en algo maravilloso. Todos debemos de decir “Si.” –Fr. Stephen W Bierschenk
