The Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2014

A Voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved son, with whom God is well pleased

The Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Southampton, NY

Welcome to the Basilica Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Pastoral Team: Rev. Michael A. Vetrano, Pastor In Residence: Rev. Msgr. William J. Gill John Moran, Deacon Carl Sanfilippo, Deacon Daily Mass Jennifer Ferrantino, Director, Religious Education Mon. Wed. Thurs. Fri. at 12 noon Suzanne Marchisella, Parish & Cemetery Secretary Tue. at 8:00 am First Saturday 8:00 am Jo Ann Morse, Director of Music Bill Kunzer, Plant and Facilities Manager Weekend Masses Parish Leadership: Saturday: 5 PM Contact Us

Sunday: 8 AM, 9:30 AM, Finance Committee 11 AM, 12:30 PM (in Spanish) Parish Office Fred Weinfurt (trustee) and 5 PM 168 Hill Street Southampton, NY Pat Jordan (trustee) P: 631-283-0097, option 0 Jay Diesing F: 631-283-3836 Reconciliation John Neknez Saturday: 4 PM - 4:45 PM W: www.shjmbasilica.org

E: [email protected] Pastoral Council M-F 9 AM - 4:00 PM Ministry to the Sick In formation For communion at home or Anointing Weekend by appointment please contact the Parish Office. Liturgy Jack Hanlon Fr. Mike Vetrano Baptism E: [email protected] Please contact the Parish Office Consolation to schedule an appointment. Sr. Barbara McKenna, RSM Religious Education Office P: 631-283-0508 Marriage Adult Faith Formation E: [email protected] Arranged at least six months in Sr. Mary Assunta, RSM advance, please call the Parish Office. Our Lady of Hamptons School Sister Kathy Schlueter, CSJ Becoming A Catholic 160 North Main Street We welcome those who would like to Southampton, New York 11968 become Catholic and adult Catholics P: 631-283-9140 E: [email protected] who have never received formal religious education and/or sacraments. Human Resources of the Contact the Parish Office. Hamptons Maryann Tupper, Director P: 631-283-6415 Human Resources of the Hamptons — Help for those in Need E: [email protected] The Human Resources Program volunteers reach out to meet the temporal needs of the elderly, the housebound, and the poor of our parish and community. Our parish Care for Apostolado Hispano the Caregiver Program delivers hot meals to families in need of this kind of help on Rev. Steve Grozio Wednesday evenings. Call the Human Resources Office for information and assistance. 631-283-4379 Cell: 631-375-1001 Vincentian Fathers 631-283-9647 BASILICA PARISH OF SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS & MARY The Baptism of the Lord :: January 12, 2014 Readings: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3;13-17 Mission Statement: We are a Eucharistic centered people, who by following Christ’s teaching, join together to love and serve those in spiritual and physical need in our community.

Liturgical Ministers Schedule

Saturday, Jan 18 5 PM Father Mike Vetrano SERVERS M. Donovan, M & W Bellucci E.M.’S M. Adamczyk, T. Cavallaro, A. Fiore LECTORS O. Mahoney, K. Rothwell

Sunday, Jan 19 8 AM Father Ed Kiernan SERVERS L. Martin, E. & J. Terry, E. Wingfield E.M.’S J. McKenna, C & J Mottern, M. Muller, J. Taranto LECTORS P. Bogan, A. Enstine GREETERS K. Moffa

9:30 AM Father Mike Vetrano SERVERS A. Cuccia, J. Hanes, F. Kelly, O. Valle E.M.’S Sr. M. Assunta, A. & J Cuccia, N. McCulley, J. Neknez LECTORS R. Kelly, M. Neknez GREETERS J. McCulley Mass Intentions for the Week of Jan 13-19 Monday 12:00 Louis Parillo 11 AM Father Bill Gill Tuesday 8 AM Ted Rosko, Jr. SERVERS May Family Wednesday 12:00 Theresa Donatelli E.M.’S S. Adelante, T. Alegria, P. Jordan, Thursday 12:00 Louis Parillo S. McCulley, M. McDonald LECTORS G. Bauer, P. Jordan Friday 12:00 Belline Passariello GREETERS C. Brown, C. Butler Saturday 5 PM William Moffat Sunday 8:00 Barbara Hattrick 5 PM Father Paul Dahm 9:30 People of the Parish SERVERS H. Reyes E.M.’S L. DeRobertis, S. Oldakowski, 11:00 Barbara Posner G. Reisig 12:30 Mass in Spanish LECTORS N. Conroy, K. Rozzi 5 PM Bill Krzyzewski

ALTAR MINISTRY ALTARS: December – O. Nova Financial Realities and Stewardship ALTAR CLOTHS: G. Bauer HAND LINENS - Jan 6—18—L. DeRobertis Christmas Collection stands at $70,145 and Christmas Ministries Collection at SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL $6088 a total of $76,263 January 12—N. McCulley January 19—C & J. Mottern The January 5th collection was $6880 HAMPTON CENTER Thank you for your generosity! January 12—J. McCarthy January 19—A. Beatty, N. Conroy Memorial donations Rosary—January 16—M. Lane To donate the flowers on the altar or bread and wine and/ or candles offered at Mass each week, please contact the parish office.

Pastor’s Letter January 11/12 Two Baptisms Dear Parish Family,

Many people find today’s feast, the Baptism of the Lord, a difficult one to understand. After all, if baptism is about forgiveness and purification, then it is hard to imagine anyone less in need of baptism than Jesus. Why would he go out to the Jordan for John’s baptism of repentance? The answer to this explains why the Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas season, an end that is really a beginning.

First of all, it is important to remember that God’s participation in human life, the incarnation of Jesus, is a voluntary expression of love. The Scriptures tell us that in Christ God emptied himself of divinity to embrace our humanity. The sense of paradox here is deliberate, for as St. Paul tells us in the second letter to the Corinthians: “For our sake God made him who did not know sin to be sin, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.” Here St. Paul is talking about how fully Jesus shared in our humanity in order to restore our closeness to God.

More importantly, the scene of Jesus’ baptism is not an end but the beginning of his public ministry. He will be a teacher and the voice of God coming from the cloud tells everyone that they should listen to him! In short, John’s baptism is being taken immediately to a higher level. It might be helpful to remember that our associations of baptism are different from that of the people living at the time of Jesus. When we think of baptism we think mainly of water. The ancient Jews shared this association and that is why John’s baptism with water is a sign of cleansing and refreshment. But unlike ourselves, Jesus’ disciples might also think of a baptism with fire. A baptism that was purifying, clarifying, and most importantly energizing. This is why the symbol of Pentecost is the descent of tongues of fire on the disciples. They are now baptized into the resurrection of Jesus and receive the energy of discipleship. At the Jordan River the baptism with water by John immediately opens into a new baptism. Jesus is baptized into the fire, the energy, of God. You are my beloved!

These two baptisms have much to say about our life as Christians. It is true enough to say that Christianity is a rejection of sin and wrong, but that is not enough. Christianity is also the embrace of what is good — with the energy and the power of the Spirit. When adults renew their baptismal promises, there are three questions about the rejection of sin and three questions about belief in God and in the church. Baptism with water and baptism with fire. Not only what we renounce but more importantly, what we embrace.

Pope Francis has recently challenged his priests and all Catholics to be defined, not only or primarily by what we are against, but more powerfully by the good that we want to do. Remember, the first Christians were identified as followers because of their actions. See how they love one another.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. Mike Vetrano, Pastor A Note from Religious Education Director Jennifer Ferrantino During this season we celebrate so many wonderful events in the life of Jesus, today we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord Jesus. The sacraments help us remember the important milestones in our lives as Catholics. Celebrating the Baptism of Jesus is a great way to share with our children how to model our lives after Jesus. It may give you the opportunity to tell your children about their baptism, remind them who their Godparents are, tell them if they cried through the ceremony, who came to their baptism, or how you celebrated.

As we begin 2014, religious education classes continue and sacramental preparation is in full swing. Religious Education The Confirmation students, sponsors and families will be attending the enrollment Mass Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 5 PM, dinner to follow in the Parish Hall. Our youth group will help serve dinner. We received our date for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Perez will be with us on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 to celebrate Confirmation.

Please check the webpage for any updates and /or changes. In case of inclement weather please check WLNG for closing. Please contact me with any questions 283-0508 or [email protected] .

Virtus Training All our catechists need to complete Virtus training, our diocesan program of awareness and child safety. We will be holding a session on January 13 at Our Lady of the Hamptons at 7 PM. If you have not already completed this training please contact the religious education office to register.

Mission Trip Group Forming This summer young people from our parish will have the opportunity to take part in a mission trip to El Salvador. The trip will happen from June 28 to July 3 and more information will shortly be available. This trip will give young people from our community the opportunity to work alongside missionaries as the care for some of the poorest of the poor. The focus of our trip will be on learning, faith, and friendship.

The trip will be open to HS (as of September 2014) and college students but we are also hoping to have a good number of parents and other adults as helpers and chaperones.

We will have an information meeting on Monday, January 27 at 7 PM in the parish center upper room. In Our Parish have workcompletedintimeforLent! speakers forthefrontofourchurchand microphones, amplifiers, andallassociated accessories. Itwillalso include outdoor our youngpeopleinvolvedinchurch.Thegrant,for$45,000,willcovernewspeakers, and youngpeople.Iexplainedthatourpari This foundationprovidesresourcesforprogramsthatofferopportunities to families the DreamsR.Usfoundationtocompletely I havesomewonderfulnewsfor youthisweek.Ourparishhasreceivedagrantfrom A New SoundSystem ::ComingSoontoSHJM Jim andsisterMarie,manyfriendsfamily. Kathleen,brother go outtoherhusbandBob,childrenRoband buried inSacredHeartCemetery. Ourprayersandsympathies Christian burialwascelebratedonJanuary8andshe was anactivesupporterofallourparishevents.Amass parishioners toreachoutbringmealsthehomeboundand and seniorcitizenluncheons.Shewasoneofthefirst Eileen wasamemberofourAltarRosarysociety,prayer group, Our parish mournsthepassingofEileenEssayonJanuary3. Eileen Essay rc eesn Pii ai Ptii al Paul Beatty, Sr. Patricia Kahl Khristina Muller Marcelle Enne Rev. Eugene McGovern Bruce Peterson J T Welker Philip Masi Peg Jordan Emil Norsic Daniel Anne O’Brien Anna Norsic Robert Melter Roger Williams John Bishop Jean Kearns Gwendolyn Porter John Cuccia, Sr. Eileen Finlay Winnie Chin We ourParish pray andCommunity for thesick of this community. George, childrenLinda,Susan,Patricia,Robin, andmanyfriendsin Funeral Home.Ourprayersandsympathies goouttoherbrother Hospital. Funeralserviceswere hercareerasanurseatSouthampton Southampton andspent away onJanuary4.Jeannewasalongtimeresidentof Our parish mournsthepassingofJeanneWillumsenwhopassed Jeanne Willumsen ioeaMri tpai oi Stephanie Golio Filomena Marciw oetOSe Suzanne Parillo Robert O’Shea rear entrancetothechurch.Wehope renew thesoundsysteminourchurch! sh musicprogramisakeyministrykeeping hei Stan Witkowski Sheerin Aubrie Press Rodecker held onJanuary11atO'Connell's January 13, 2013 at 7:30 PM :: Pope Francis: Person of the Year

Time magazine has chosen Pope Francis as their person of the year for his inspiring presence in the world and in our church. Join us for a talk and discussion led by Fr. Mike Vetrano on our still new Pope and the direction of his inspiring leadership. We will talk about his vision of the papacy, his method of moral lead- ership, his vision for how the church can respond to questions of modern believers, and the challenge of poverty and wealth in our world. Sacred Heart Youth Ministry Dates to look forward to:

Sunday January 12 at 6PM :: Our First Game Night — bring along a friend Faith and Ministries and a game you love to play! Pizza will be served so come hungry! More to come!

Upcoming Dates: Sunday January 26—6 PM— our youth group hosts a pasta dinner for our Confirmation class of 2014.

For more information email: [email protected]

Blessed Mother’s Altar Flowers Were given in loving memory of Andi Gulija by the Zorko Family. St. Theresa’s Altar Flowers Were given in loving memory of Theresa Donatelli by her son Donald Garvey and his wife.

Adult Faith Opportunities for Prayer & Study Bible Study :: meets every Tuesday at 1 PM in the upper meeting room of the Parish Center. New members are always welcome! Spiritual Book Group :: meeting every Tuesday at 1 PM in the dining room of the Parish Center. New members are always welcome! Secular Franciscans :: meet on the third Sunday of the month after the 11 AM Mass in the dining room of the Parish Center. Would you like to know more about us? Please come to our meeting.

Christmas Flower Memorial Donations

In Loving Memory Given by Margaret Stevens Madeline Halsey Millie & Dominic Cirillo Mark & Melanie Cirillo Hanlon & Fannon Families Mr. & Mrs. John Hanlon Joseph Moffa & Carroll Jiran Mr. & Mrs. Ken Moffa Samuel Hughes Joseph & Susan Hughes Mottern & Vinci Families Charles & Giovanna Mottern Smrcka & Wagenseil Families Mr. & Mrs. Richard Smrcka Lauren Gilmartin Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Gilmartin Don Medler Bonnie Medler Marion & Gene Seraphine Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Lombardo Neknez, Albro & Auci Families Mr. & Mrs. John Neknez Sheerin & Ahearn Families Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Sheerin Anne Manley & Margaret Taylor Patrick & Mary Manley Mr. & Mrs. H. Speth & Mr. & Mrs. J. McLaughlin Joseph & Patricia McLaughlin Ethel & Fred Weinfurt Fred J. Weinfurt Louis Parillo Marisa Parillo Albert Essay, Jr. Virginia Essay Harold & Gertrude Dixon, Mildreth & Philip D’Alession Phyllis & Bart Dixon Lonnie Abbey Patricia Abbey Lynch & Emilita Families Mr. & Mrs. Tim Lynch Marcel Agius Jeanne Agius Margaret Z. & Lloyd C. Taylor Doris M. Taylor Irene C. Muller Arthur Muller Philip Scott Cancellieri his parents Bill & Doug Borucke John & Joyce Borucke Paul Bauer Amelia Bauer Christopher Rosselli Stephen Rosselli Members of the Roughan & Czerw Families Mr. & Mrs. Brian Roughan The Knoebel Family Mr. & Mrs. Charles Knoebel Christmas Flower Memorials Laurette Reilly Richard & Gloria Reilly Stubelek & Kupidloski Families Tina & John Kupidloski Jack Cawley Kathryn Cawley Patrick & Ken Scanlon Nora Scanlon Ernie Wilson Barbara Wilson Cicero & Aglio Families Carmela Cicero Babinski & Mahoney Families Irene B. Mahoney Delia & Michael Loughlin Mary B. Loughlin William Calvert & Michele White Kerry Calvert Mary Welsh Ellen Welsh The LeCann & Bodeau Families Yvonne LeCann Bodeau The Kehl & Slodki Families Mary Slodki Deceased members of the Fanning & Howard Families Donald & Barbara Fanning Carole Lucas Veronica Webb Ernesto Costa Judith Ann Costa Deceased members of the Hull, Herbert Ann & Boo Frankenbach & Frankebach Families Keith Bernard Chisholm John & Cara Chisholm Jean A. Brown & Bruno McKay Barbara Soyars Edwin M. Knight, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Knight III Lynn Antilety Wilkinson Anne Antilety Carol Zuhusky & Matthew Coleman Wendy Routh John Fox Sandra Fox & family Daniel & Agatha Cumby Linda & Mark McClain D’Aiuto/Purrazzella Families G. Purrazzella Andrew Reister his parents, Halina & George Reister Christmas Flower Memorials Kathleen & Ben Hull The Frankenbach Family Gertrude Pierson Robert Pierson Beverly Zebrowski Walter Zebrowski Ann & Al Pagliara Terri Wasserman All our loved ones who are deceased Mrs. Patricia Anne Enne Norsic Family Emil Norsic McCulley & Hausman Families James & Noreen McCulley Anthony & Anna Ianacone Margaret Ianacone John E. Verderber M. McDonald Tony & Ralph Stark Polly Stark Barbara J. Adams Joseph Taranto Joseph & Catherine Marchisella, Fay Witkowski, Suzanne & Carmine Marchisella George Cary, & Alexander Koehne Frances, Doc & Cynthia Arresta Gina & Louis Arresta Angelina & Vincent Taranto Joseph Taranto Frank & Helen Navratil, Martha Walczak, Anne Kathleen, Jason & Bryan Ambrose O’Donnell McLaughlin Thomas & Gene Dwyer Denis Dwyer Gulija & Zorko Families George & Mitzie Gulija John A., Ann P. & John P. Markovich Joseph B. Markovich Michael & Pat Nadurak Mary Nadurak Eleanor Kagel, Henry & Lillian Turcq Charlene Kagel Jensen Family J. Jensen John Verderber Anna Verderber James, Kathleen, Patricia & Ella Lynch their Family Dorothy Gatto Tom Gatto Joseph, Mary, Sylvia, Nat The Ruggieri Family Maureen Walsh & Patria Weston Jill Gelormino For the Living In Thanksgiving The Duggan Family Captain Mark Enne ,and sons, Charlie & Patricia Anne Enne Theodore Thomas

Pilgrimage to Lourdes & Shrines of the Sacred Heart

Baby, it’s Cold Outside! The last few weeks have been exceptionally cold and our fuel bills reflect this. If you think your energy expenses are out of sight, our oil deliveries for Church and School run on average $5,300 for a 4 week supply! Our parish center has gas heat and expenses are thankfully much less! Please be generous to our Fuel Collection today.

BLOOD DRIVE The Southampton Fire Department is sponsoring a Blood Drive at their Hampton Road Firehouse. DATE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 14TH

TIME: 12 NOON — 7:15 pm More News Around SHJM Contact : Jim Frankenbach—283– 2431 Please have ID and drink plenty of fluids. PLEASE GIVE BLOOD—WE CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT IT!

RELIGIOUS AWARDS FOR CATHOLIC GIRL and BOY SCOUTS A Scout is reverent. A scout is reverent toward God. A scout is faithful in religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. A scout has a duty to God. The Ave Maria and Family of God religious medals are available for Brownie Girl Scouts in the 2nd or 3rd grades. The Light of Christ medal is available for Tiger or Wolf Scouts in 1st or 2nd grade. The Parvuli Dei medal is available for Bear and Webelo scouts in the 3rd, 4th or 5th grades. Workbooks are to be completed with the help of a parent or guardian by May 1st. These awards are presented at our church on Scout Sunday in June.

The I live My Faith, Regina Coeli, Marian, Saint Agnes and Spirit Alive awards are offered in the Junior through Ambassador Program Levels of girl scouting. The Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII awards are offered for boy scouts 7th – 12th grades. The scout works with a group under the guidance of a trained adult consultant. These Awards are presented each year at the Catholic Scout Convocation at St. Agnes Cathedral.

RELIGIOUS PATCHES FOR ALL GIRL AND BOY SCOUTS

The Rosary Series Contact & more information: Footsteps of the American Saints Mrs. Marsha Terry: Phone: 287-6288 or email: Women in Scriptures [email protected] Models of Faith Troop 58 Chaplain & SHJM Scout Coordina- tor

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SOUTHAMPTON COUNCIL #1967 The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic Service organization in the world. Founded by a young priest in 1882, the order has grown to 1.7 million members worldwide. The only requirements are that you are a practicing Catholic male, 18 years or older…by the way, we never take attendance. If you would like more information or would like to become a Knight, please fill out the information below and mail it to us or call the number listed. *****************************************************************

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Mail to Knights of Columbus PO Box 500 Southampton, New York 11969 Or call Ken Moffa—(631) 283-3943

Knights of Columbus Southampton Council #1967 Are sponsoring a free bus to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City

January 19, 2014 Annual Pro Life Mass Archbishop Timothy Dolan KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Mass 10:15 AM Bus leaves the Basilica of Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary parking lot at 6:45 AM St. Rosalie’s at 7:00 AM Contact: Ken 283-3943 Or Bob at 728-3025 for more information or to register. A Good will offering will be taken.

LOBBY FOR LIFE There will be a bus leaving from our area on January 22nd, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade to lobby for life in Washington, DC. For more information, please contact Bob Giglio 728-4894 or Jim Drew at 728-6144. Cursillo Prematrimonial - A los interesados en contraer matrimonio por la iglesia, les estamos informando que el Cursillo Prematrimonial si iniciará el 2 de febrero. Las reuniones serán los domingos de las 9 AM hasta las 12 de mediodía en Southampton.

El Señor de Esquipulas - Celebraremos la fiesta del Señor de Esquipulas aquí en nuestra Basílica en la Misa del domingo, 19 de enero. El celebrante será Gonzalo Oajaca López de Sta. Ana en Brentwood.

Reunión de Ministros y Servidores: - Este aviso es para los servidores y ministros de Southampton. Es

necesario que los servidores y ministros asisten a una reunión con Padre Esteban. La misma reunión se El BauƟsmo del Señor, Año A. Ilustración © 2001 K. Sullivan. Printed from llevará a cabo en dos fechas y los ministros y

www.Liturgy.com servidores pueden asistir a cualquiera de las dos. La APOSTOLADO HISPANO El Amado - Hoy es el día del misterio de Jesús como primera reunión será este sábado, el 11 de enero de las Hijo de Dios, “el Amado”, la Palabra de Dios revelada 2 a las 4 de la tarde. La otra opción es la reunión el en la voz que nace desde el cielo. El Espíritu Santo miércoles, 29 de enero de las 7 a 9 de la noche. Si desciende sobre Jesús como paloma, después de ser algún ministro o servidor no puede asistir a una de esas bautizado. Todos estos signos señalan a Jesús como “el Ungido”, el que recibe el poder de Dios para comenzar Rincón de Información su labor mesiánica. Su obra lo lleva al sacrificio de la Cruz — con la Resurrección — y a la Eucaristía que Curso Pre-Bautismal nos alimenta en su Pascua. Texto: Philip J. Sandstrom, STD Domingo, 26 de enero, a la 1:30PM en el Apostolado o las © 2001, OCP. Derechos reservados 5 PM en la iglesia en East Hampton. Favor de llevar la copia del acta de nacimiento del niño. Bautizos en Invitación a Responder - Los Padres de los primeros Southampton serán el 5 de enero, 2 de febrero y el 2 de siglos daban gracias a Dios por el regalo de Jesús, marzo. quien se quiso ser semejante a nosotros (menos en el pecado) para facilitarnos los medios por los que El Asesor de Inmigración de Caridades Católicas podamos asemejarnos a Él. En este contexto, la En el Apostolado el 23 de enero., de las 2 a 5 PM. celebración del Bautismo del Señor no sólo indica el comienzo del ministerio de Jesús entre su pueblo, sino Comunidad de Oración para Adultos y Familias que nos invita a responder en la fe al compromiso que Los martes a las 7:30 PM en la el salón parroquial. El recibimos por el don del Espíritu Santo en nuestro tercer martes de cada mes se reúne en la iglesia para la hora santa. propio bautismo. Como Juan el Bautista, nosotros anunciamos al Dios que se hace hombre para abrirnos Divina Misericordia - Misa en la Basílica cada cuarto las puertas de la verdadera felicidad. Con el mismo miércoles a las 8:00 PM. Jesús nos ofrecemos en el altar para vivir transformados por la fuerza del Espíritu. By Juan J. Sosa, Requisitos para el Bautismo de un Niño Pbro., from Today's Liturgy 2014 Curso: Para bautizar a su hijo, es necesario que los padres y padrinos asistan al curso pre-bautismal. Traiga consigo el Una Proclamación Pública - El Ser bautizado frente al acto de nacimiento del niño. pueblo, en medio de la comunidad, es hacer una Padrinos: Debe escoger a los padrinos conscientes de los proclamación pública de nuestra respuesta a Dios. requisitos. Los padrinos tienen que haber recibido sus tres Jesús se dejó bautizar por Juan en público. Jesús sacramentos de iniciación (Bautismo, Primera Comunión y asumió el pecado del mundo y lo purificó confirmación) y deben poder comulgar, es decir no deben simbólicamente en el bautismo de Juan. Así, el pueblo estar viviendo en unión libre o casados por civil nada más, de Jesús recibió la justicia. Nuestro bautismo es la El padrino (madrina) debe ser un(a) soltero(a) o debe ser respuesta de que aceptamos una misión; hemos pasado casado por la iglesia. un umbral y no podemos echarnos atrás. Las promesas Permisos: Si viven afuera de la zona servida por el Apostolado Hispano, necesitan una carta de su párroco bautismales nos envuelven en la misión de Cristo. dándonos permiso para bautizar su hijo. ¿Cómo es que mi bautismo define mi vida y mi ministerio? By María Dolores Martínez, from Liturgia y Canción 2008 Padre Esteban: Cel: 631-375-1001; Fax: 631-287-0986 © 2007, OCP. All rights reserved. Apostolado Hispano: 631-283-4379

Sharing the Gospel When you were baptized, a priest sprinkled holy water over your head. He said, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." God said, "This is my child in whom I am well pleased." Tell God you are glad you are his child. Tell him you will obey his laws. Tell him that you love him with your whole heart, soul, body, and mind.

Prayer Holy Spirit, I want to be a good child of God.

Something to Draw Draw Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist in the River Jordan.

Mission for the Week I will talk to God when I first wake up each morning. Kid’s Page The Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2014