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Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Jude Thaddeus, Naga City | v.2, n.53 | 24 to 30 December 2017
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THE SERVANTS
ervus servorum Dei. The Servant of the Servants of God. This is one of the titles of the Pope. When there were other claimants to the position, the true Pope, St. Gregory, referred to himself as the Servant of the Servants of God. Such title is inspired by the service. I remember the first time I left the gospel. Jesus tells his disciples: country to serve at a Parish in SUNDAY “You know that the rulers of New Jersey. The Pastor met me REFLECTION nations behave like tyrants, and at the airport, and while driving the powerful oppress them. It to the rectory, he asked me: “Do you know shall not be so among you: whoever how to cook?” Then I replied, “I know how wants to be great in your community, let to do the dishes.” him minister to the community. And if you Lack of skills is not an excuse not to want to be the first of all, make yourself the serve the Kingdom. Though we might lack servant of all” (Mt 20:25-27). one or two, we still have hundreds of skills. These are also the very language of his God has given each one of us talents to mother, Mary. At the beginning of her share in the building of His Kingdom. We recruitment as a mother of God, she said: can serve Him even if we are too young “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. or too old, even if we have disabilities or May it be done to me according to your even if we are in prison. All of us have word.” something to contribute in the name of The word of the angel is the word of service and ministry. God. To Mary, the word of God is power, a We draw our strength to minister by source of instruction and direction. And her serving at His foot. Like Mary of Bethany, response to that word is total obedience. we have to kneel at His foot every day The Clergy and Consecrated Persons are in prayer, listening to His words and also the servants of the servants in God’s instruction, direction and inspiration. kingdom. Popes, bishops and parish priests When we drift away from Him, like Martha are not to be tyrants oppressing the poor working alone at the kitchen, we shall find in partnership with the powerful leaders of our efforts dreary and empty. nations. As servants, they offer their hands Soon it will be Christmas. When we kiss to those who are helpless, and their voice to the baby Jesus, let us whisper to him the the voiceless. words of Mary: “I am your servant. Let it All of us are called by God to serve Him. be done according to your word.”. 4 — Fr. Like Jesus, we rule communities through Wilmer Joseph S. Tria
Let it be done according to your word!
Lukas 2:22-40 Sagrada Pamilya (Taon B)
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aan mabilog na an mga aldaw kan saindang paglinig susog sa ley ni Moises, itinukad sya sa Jerusalem, tanganing ikaatubang sa Kagurangnan.” Nagkapira an dahilan kan pagdalaw ninda sa templo. Enot, tanganing malinigan si Maria. Para sa mga Hudiyo, LECTIO maati an babaeng nangaki DIVINA asin dapat syang linigan matapos an kwarentang aldaw kun an aki lalaki, walong aldaw kun babae. Ikaduwa, tanganing iatubang si Jesus bilang matuang aki sa Dyos. Ipinapahiling digdi na sa kapinunan pa saná, nagsusunod na si Jesus sa Ley ni Moises. Mahihiling digdi an dakulang debosyon ni Maria asin ni Jose sa saindang kinagimàtan na relihiyon. An maimbod na pag-utob kan mga ritwal nagpapararom kan relasyon kan tawo sa Dyos. Ano mga ritwal na maimbod kong sinusunod? Ano an pakinabang kaini sa sakong buhay?
“Ngunyan pinapahumali mo na an uripon mo, Kagurangnan, susog sa saimong tataramon, sa katuninungan.” Ini an pamibi ni Simeon. Sa halawig na panahon, an pagdatong kan Kagurangnan iyo an saiyang pamibi. Rinibong pamibi, rinibong paglaom, rinibong sakripisyo an mga idinulot ni Simeon para sa pangaturugan na ini. Sarong aldaw, sa pasabong kan Espiritu, nagpasiring sya sa templo asin duman nahiling nya an umboy na simbag kan saiyang pamibi. Kaya gabos na mahalaga sa buhay mahalaga man na pagpamibian, paglauman asin paghalaton.
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Balaog nin Pasko
John: Apostle and Evangelist
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t. John the Apostle, the son of Zebedee and Salome, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. John was called to be an Apostle by our Lord in the first year of His public ministry. He is considered the same person as John the Evangelist, John of Patmos and the Beloved Disciple. John’s older brother was St. James the Great, another one of Jesus’ Twelve Apostles. Jesus referred to the brothers as “Boanerges” or “sons of thunder.” John is believed to be the longest living apostle and the only not to die a martyr’s death. John, along with Peter and the New Testament—the three Epistles of James, were the only witnesses of John and the Book of Revelation. FEAST DAYS The authorship of the Gospel is the raising of Daughter of Jairus, & HOLY LIVES and the closest witnesses to the credited to the “disciple whom Agony in Gethsemane. John was Jesus loved,” and John 21:24 claims the one who reported to Jesus they the Gospel of John is based on had “‘forbidden’ a nonthe “Beloved Disciple’s” disciple from casting out testimony. However, the demons in Jesus’ name.” This true authorship has been prompted Jesus to say, debated on since 200ad. “he who is not against In his Eclesiastical us is on our side.” History, Eusebius John and Peter states the First were the only two Epistle of John and apostles sent by Jesus the Gospel of John to make preparations are agreed upon as for the final Passover meal, John’s. Eusebius continues the Last Supper. to state the second and John was the only one third epistles of John are of the Twelve Apostles who did not John the Apostle’s. not forsake the Savior in the hour of In the Gospel of John, the phrase His Passion. He stood faithfully at the cross “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” or “the when the Savior made him the guardian of Beloved Disciple” is used five times, but His Mother. is not used in any other New Testament After the Assumption of Mary, John accounts of Jesus. went to Ephesus, according to Church St. John is called the Apostle of Charity, tradition. He later became banished by the a virtue he had learned from his Divine Roman authorities to the Greek Island of Master, and which he constantly inculcated Patmos; this is where he allegedly wrote by word and example. The “beloved the Book of Revelation. It is said John was disciple” died in Ephesus after 98ad, banished in the late 1st century, during where a stately church was erected over his the reign of the Emperor Domitian, after tomb. It was afterwards converted into a being plunged into boiling oil in Rome Mohammedan mosque. and suffering no injuries. It is also said that St. John is the patron saint of love, all those who witnessed the miracle in the loyalty, friendships, and authors. He is often Colosseum were converted to Christianity. depicted in art as the author of the Gospel Emperor Domitian was known for his with an eagle, symbolizing “the height he persecution of Christians. rose to in his gospel.” In other icons, he is John is known as the author of the shown looking up into heaven and dictating Gospel of John and four other books in his Gospel to his disciple. (catholic.org) 4 GIYA SA LITURHIYA Semana 4, Adbyento/Pasko nin Pagkamundag, Taon b, Dis 24-30, 2017 dis 24, dom : S. Emiliana / Mal 3:1-4,23-24 / Ps 25:4-5,8-10,14 / Lk 1:57-66 dis 25, lun : Pasko nin Pagkamundag ni Jesus / Is 52:7-10 / Ps 98:1-6 / Heb 1:1-6 / Jn 1:1-18 dis 26, mar : S. Esteban / Acts 6:8-10;7:54-59 / Ps 31:3-8,17,21 / Mt 10:17-22 dis 27, myer: S. Juan Apostol / 1Jn 1:1-4 / Ps 97:1-2,5-6,11-12 / Jn 20:2-8 dis 28, hwe : Mga Banal na Inosente / 1Jn 1:5—2:2 / Ps 124:2-8 / Mt 2:13-18 dis 29, byer: S. Tomas Becket / 1Jn 2:3-11 / Ps 96:1-6 / Lk 2:22-35 dis 30, sab : S. Juan Alcober / 1Jn 2:12-17 / Ps 96:7-10 / Lk 2:36-40
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irming igwa nin pagrumdom nin kamunduan an pag-abot kan Kapaskuhan sa samong harong. Ini huli ta sa siring na panahon binayaan ni Mama an kinaban pasiring sa Kagurangnan. Sa panahon na ini, ginigirumdom ko pirmi an mga panahon na kaibahan mi si Mama pag-abot kan Pasko. Siya an ST. JUDE’S master chef pag INTERCESSION Christmas. Nagadan si Mama huli sa cancer. Nahiling ko kun pano sya nagsapo nin kulog, pagsakit, gabat kan medication, stress sa pagluwas-laog sa hospital, pati na an kadipisilan kan mga aparato na ikinakabit saiya tuyong medication days. Minsan kaidto, iniisip ko na sa tahaw kan mga kasakitan, gusto naman talaga gayod ni Mama na magpaaram, kami sanáng saiyang mga mahal sa buhay an dai nakakanuod na magbutas, itugot sa pagbuót kan Kagurangnan an gabos. Sa mga huring bulan ni Mama, parani an Kapaskuhan, kaidto nagrarom an relasyon ko sa patron kan mga desperado. Alagad an danay na pamibi ko ki St. Jude, itukdo sako an pagláom, pagláom na dawa ano pa man an mangyari, nakabugtak kami—si Mama, ako, asin an samong pamilya—sa mga kamot kan Dyos. Kan finally nagadan si Mama, daing siring na saná an sakong pagbakho. Alagad huli sa debosyon ko ki St. Jude. An pagbakho nagin susi sa urog pang pusog na pagtubod. Yaon na si Mama sa Kagurangnan—daing kulog, daing sakit, daing untok na kaugmahan. Iyan an balaog kan nag-abot na Kapaskuhan—taó sako ni St. Jude. 4 Hali ki Arli Martinez na deboto ni St. Jude. Hali sa www.stjudemanila.com. BALAOG SA TABANG NI ST. JUDE?
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an dahilan kan pagbagsak kan iba asin an pagtindog kan iba. Sya man maninitanda kan kasalungatan. An iba magigin parasunod; an iba matumang. An enot mahuhuri; an huri maeenot. Asin an kalag ni Maria magsasapo nin makuring pagsakit. Totoo, urog malanit an lugad ni Maria sa puso kisa kan lugad ni Jesus sa kamot kan ipinako sa krus. Ano an katungdan kan Dyos sa kasakitan kan sakong pamilya? 4
THE DOOR OF HUMILITY, at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
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cherishing christmas in my holy land pilgrimage
he first time I learned of the planned pilgrimage to the Holy Land, I did not have a second thought. Immediately I said, “Yes, I am joining!” To me, it was a rare opportunity that I could not afford to miss. To me, it was ‘now or never’ experience. Actually, the matter of finances also popped into my mind considering the big amount needed for the travel but I took it as a minor problem. I was of the belief that, with God, nothing is indeed impossible! True enough, when the deadline for the payment of the package tour was nearing, old clients just came to the office to pay the almost forgotten obligation—the attorney’s fees. New clients poured into the office, willing to pay just so their cases would be entrusted to my care. To me, those were signs that God was with me from the very start I answered His call to visit His homeplace. In fact, not only me, but even my husband was able to join the pilgrimage. The experiences learned and memories we had during the pilgrimage were beyond compare. I will surely treasure them for the rest of my life. The experiences were very different from usual tours. Truly, the lessons learned during the pilgrimage were lifechanging experiences! Early on in the pilgrimage, I could hardly believe that I have already set foot on those places that played significant role in the life of Jesus. One was the house where the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary to announce to her the Good News. Then we visited the place where Jesus, the Messiah, was born. We went to the Jordan River where the Christ was baptized. We entered Nazareth where Jesus grew up. We went to the places— corners and streets and houses—where
He, the Son of God, performed countless miracles, like in Cana where Jesus turned water into wine, and that place where the multiplication of the bread and fish took place. We visited Mount Olives where Jesus was arrested. We paid reverence at the site of the Calvary where He was crucified and offered his life for us. We have seen many more places with religious significance. In fact, during the boat ride at the Sea of Galilee, I just felt that tears were rolling down my eyes, realizing that Jesus performed numerous miracles in that place. Another thing I would never forget in that Pilgrimage was the climbing to the Summit of Mt. Sinai in Egypt. Considering that it was in Mt. Sinai where the ten commandments were given to Moses, I was firm to reach the summit. Of the 34 members of the group, only Fr. Wilmer, Sis. Pachit, Brod Robert, and I, who dared to make the climb. Even my husband discouraged me from going. But I told him, “it’s now or never.” Thus, braving the freezing temperature, the total darkness, and even lack of sleep, the rocky roads, the very steep ravines, the guides who were total strangers, the high risk of falling from a camel on which we were mounted going
up and down Mt. Sinai, the four of us made the journey and—thanks, God—we survived and reached the summit! We were able to return to our hotel, still whole, alive, and unharmed. Praise the Lord! After I joined that Pilgrimage, celebrating Christmas is no longer the same as before. Having seen and having been to the places important to the life of Jesus, especially concerning His birth, helped me understand better the Word of the Lord. It helped me understand better what true Christmas is all about. The Pilgrimage also helped me better relate what the priest was talking about during the homily. Just like the recent Simbang Gabi, Fr. Tria was talking about the distance of the place traveled by Mary so that she could visit her cousin, Elizabeth, after having been told by Angel Gabriel that Elizabeth, who was already old, was sex months pregnant. Since we have gone to the places mentioned by Fr. Tria, I could easily relate and understand what he was saying. Another good thing about the Pilgrimage we had is that it was timely scheduled, just weeks before the Christmas. Thus, I considered the Pilgrimage as a sort of a preparation while waiting for the birth of Jesus. 4
atty. raquel sirios payte was one of those sjtp parishioners who went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land on 17 to 27 November 2017. The pwb asked for her short Christmas reflection on her experiences in the various places significant to the life of Jesus Christ on earth.
Maugma asin Mabalaog na Kapaskuhan kan Pagkamundag ni Jesus saindo gabos! HALI SA PAROKYA NI SAN JUDAS TADEO
CONCEPCION GRANDE, NAGA CITY
ANNOUNCEMENTS DEC 24. Sunday Schedule. DEC 24. sjtp’s Midnight Mass, 10:30pm. DEC 25. Christmas Day. Sunday Schedule.
No Masses at the Chapels
DEC 30. Parish Christmas Party, 7pm, at
the Edessa Hall.
AN MGA PORMA KAN MISA (3)
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n mga Misa sa mga komunidad rekihiyoso hinuhurot na gayo na igwang pag-awit na inaayunan kan mga myembro kan komunidad. Kaipuhan na na gibuhon CATECHETICAL kan lambang CORNER saro an saiyang katungdan relihiyoso susog sa Orden o ministeryong inakò. An mga padi na nabibilang sa sarong komunidad o kumbento na obligadong mag-Misa bilang katungdan para sa kapakanan pastoral kan komunidad maninigo pa man na makisaro bilang konselebrante sa Misa kan kumbento o komunidad. Huli ta urog na maninigo nanggad na an mga padi na yaon man saná sa pagselebrar kan Misa makiayon bilang konselebrante asin sùlot an tamang biste, urog na kun dai nin ano pa man na kaulangan tanganing magampanan an siring na katungdan. 4
DEC 31. Solemnity of the Holy Family.
Sunday Schedule.
JAN 1. Solemnity of the Motherhood of
Mary. Sunday Schedule. No Masses at the Chapels. THANKS TO Mrs. Conchita Capaciete
(bread and juices), Dr. Roberto Mendoza and Dr. Meann Mesalucha, Gov. Migz Villafuerte (12 sacks of rice), Atty. & Mrs. Pio Martin Gerardo Borja (4 sacks of rice), Mrs. Evelyn Sandico (1 sack of rice). Atty. Jojo Gaite (600 pcs of eggs). Drs. Emil & Elba Alegre. Thanks also to all the mass sponsors of the Simbang Gabi Masses.
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