July 12th, 2015 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Addresses/Direcciones Church 229 S. 28th Ave.

Office/Oficina:

Parish Center (behind the school/atrás de la escuela)

221 S. 28th Ave.

Phone/Teléfono: 715-842-3148

Office Hours/Horas (Memorial Day — Labor Day) :

Mon - Thur 8:00am - 4:00pm

MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND/

HORARIO DE MISAS

Saturday 4:30pm;

Sunday 8:00am, 10:00am

& 12:00pm Español (Spanish)

Weekdays: 8:00am Mon, Wed — Sat

12:05pm on Tues

Holy Days/Días Santas 8:00am, 12:05pm, & 6:30pm

This Mass does fulfill your Sunday

obligation.

The Mass is at 3:30 p.m.

Confessions prior to Mass from

2 to 3:15 p.m.

Immediately following the Mass,

individuals who choose to do so may

come forward to be prayed over by a

prayer team.

Our Lady Help of the Sick

PARISH /PERSONAL DE LA STAFF PARROQUIA

Pastor Rev. Robert Thorn Associate Pastor Rev. Dan Thelen Deacon Rev. Mr. Tom Tierney Plant Manager Jason Seliger DRE & Hispanic RE: Patricia Cicha Dir. Youth Ministry Janet Nichols Pastoral Care Norma Kipp Secretary Ann Graveen Bulletin Editor Lori Zimick Finance Secretary Barb Splinter

DEVOTIONS Rosary Daily before Mass & Wed. 4:30 PM Prayer for Priests included with rosary Mon., Wed. & Fri. Vespers Wednesday 5:00 PM Benediction Wednesday 4:50 PM and after Mass on 1st Friday of the month

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Every Wed. after 8 AM Mass until 5 PM.

Pax Christi Adoration Chapel-Marathon

Tues. 9 AM-11 PM; Wed. 9 AM-Thurs. 10

PM; Fri 9 AM-6 PM; Sun. noon-10 PM.

St. Therese-Rothschild

Tues. after 8 AM Mass to Fri. 7:30 AM.

Entrance available after 6 PM by ringing

main entrance doorbell. Call 715-359-

8352 to volunteer.

CELEBRATION OF SACRAMENTS

Confessions : Saturday 11:00 AM to noon or by

Appointment.

Baptism: Arrangements must be made at the rectory

office. The next class is scheduled for July

13, 2015 at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center.

Preparation classes are required of parents

and recommended for godparents.

Contact Nancy 715-675-6796.

Marriage: Arrangements for marriage must be made

with the Pastor at least 6 months in

advance. Call Fr. Bob to arrange your

marriage. Also contact Barb Seliger at 715-

581-1623 or email at bjseliger@charter.net

for FOCCUS.

Anointing of the Sick: If you are entering the hospital for a

scheduled surgery and wish to celebrate this

sacrament prior to your hospitalization,

please contact Norma. If you would like

Fr. Bob to visit you during your hospital stay,

leave word upon entry as a patient.

BULLETIN DEADLINE Friday by 4:00pm Visit us online www.stmatthewwausau.org

2

Intercessory Prayer: If you are in need of prayer, please

call Peggy B. at 715-845-3321 or the

Parish Center at 715-842-3148. Our

prayer group is always ready to be of

help when prayer is needed.

CYCLE B JULY 12, 2015

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

"He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking

stick-no food, no sack, no money in their belts." Jesus gave the Twelve

Apostles a remarkable mission. He sent them out two by two to preach

repentance, to cast out evil spirits, and to heal the sick. And he made

them do it in a spirit of complete dependence upon God. They were not

allowed to take anything along that would have given them material

comfort or security. These men--who did not even have the witness of

other apostles or saints to inspire or give them courage, and who had not

yet beheld the Resurrection of the Lord--stepped out into the world with

literally nothing but their faith in this man

named Jesus. And look what happened!

"The Twelve drove out many demons, and

they anointed with oil many who were sick

and cured them."

The apostles' trust in God's power to work

these miracles through their hands began with trust in God's power to

provide for their own needs. Because they didn't have food, shelter, or

money, every time they received food or shelter or had their needs met,

the apostles were able to see that God was at work in their midst. This

experience bolstered their faith and encouraged them in their mission.

When we find ourselves questioning whether we really have the "power"

to do what God wants us to do, then we ought to step back and try to de-

pend a little more directly upon God's providence. Tithing is one way to

accomplish this. When we set aside a portion of our income for the sake

of others, we make an act of trust in God's power to provide for us.

Surrendering this element of care for ourselves allows God to meet our

needs himself. And when he does, our faith will flourish too.

3

NEW Class for Diocesan Lay Formation Institute

Begins in Fall of 2015.

Draw closer to Christ and deepen your knowledge of the

Faith in a joyful community of learners!

Registration is now underway for the next two-year cycle.

Brochures and application forms can be downloaded at

www.diolc.org/layformation, where you can also watch a

3-minute slideshow filmed at St. Anthony’s Retreat Center.

For more information, contact the Office for Ministries and

Social Concerns at ministries@diolc.org or call (608) 791-

2667.

World Meeting of Families-

Philadelphia 2015 – Save the Date!

Mark your family calendar for the 8th

World Meeting of Families! Philadelphia

is proud to welcome Pope Francis

and families from around the world to

this event on September 22-27, 2015.

Why should you consider attending this

epic event?

Archbishop Chaput from Philadelphia explains why in this way.

“As families, we need to teach our children that what we do

becomes who we are. We need to share more and acquire

less. We need to unplug a little from the network of noise that

surrounds us. And we need to create the room for a silence

that we can fill with conversation; conversation with each

other and with God.

We can’t do this alone. And therein lies the tremendous value

of families coming together to reinforce each other’s vocation,

to deepen their faith and to experience the presence of God.

This is the mission of the World Meeting of Families: to show

the joy of authentic family life to the world, and to invite others

from around the world to share in it.”

Family can look forward to being with Pope Francis, speakers,

celebrations, family friendly activities and prayer, all of which

will bring renewal and transformation for you, your loved ones,

and the world. Visit the official World Meeting of Families web-

site at: WorldMeeting2015.org to learn more about the event.

Then go to www.diolc.org/wmof/ and learn about the great

travel package that our diocese.

NEWMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1. HS Religion Teacher

2. HS Spanish Teacher

3. HS Math Teacher

4. HS English Teacher

Complete job descriptions and application procedures can be

found on our website www.newmancatholicschools.com (look

under “About NCS” then “Employment”)

New Class of the Diocesan School of Biblical Study

to Begin This Fall

The Diocesan School is welcoming registrations for a new

four-year class to begin in the fall.

The programs joins the best of contemporary Catholic biblical

learning with a desire for spiritual growth and a love for the

scriptures in the Church.

With teaching locations in Chippewa Falls, LaCrosse, and

Stevens Point, the school holds classes one Saturday a month

for nine months each year. Parish catechists, school teachers,

permanent deacons, parish Bible study leaders, and regular

bible readers looking for something “beyond the basics” will

profit from the program.

A full description of the course can be found at the schools’

website http://dioceasanschoolof biblicalstudies.weebly.com/

or be had by calling Fr. Mark Pierce at Notre Dame Parish in

Chippewa Falls at 715-723-7108 or by emailing him at

frmarkpierce @gmail.com

TELEVISED MASS

NEW STATIONS----NEW TIMES

Beginning July 4-5, the weekly diocesan-

produced televised Mass can be seen in

Wausau and the surrounding area

on Sunday at 6:30 a.m. on WJFW, NBC

cable and satellite channel 12, antenna channel 27.1

on Saturday at 6 p.m. on Wausau Area Public Access

on Sunday at 9 a.m. on Charter Cable channel 980

Retrouvaille “Marriage 911” weekends -

Retrouvaille is program designed to give you the tools you

need to keep a marriage together. The program consists of a

weekend and six follow-up sessions.

It is all about communication between spouses and you are

not asked to share information with anyone but each other.

Retrouvaille (Retro-vi) is an opportunity to rediscover each

other and to reopen communication with a positive new

perspective.

Stress in Your Marriage? – Retrouvaille is a program for mar-

ried couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry

in their marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experi-

ence conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to

change the situation or even communicate with their spouse

about it. This program has helped 10’s of 1000’s of couples

experiencing difficulties in their marriage.

The next Central Wisconsin Retrouvaille “Marriage 911” Week-

end is coming up August 21-23, 2015 at the St. Anthony

Spirituality Center in Marathon. For more information call

1-877-922-HOPE (4673) or email: cwr.community@gmail.com.

Fully Confidential For other dates and locations, see website:

www.helpourmarriage.com

Full-Time Coordinator Position

St. Anthony Spirituality Center in Marathon is hiring a full-time,

salaried Ministry Associates Coordinator. This position is re-

sponsible for recruiting new and managing current donors and

volunteers. The ideal candidate will have experience with both

fund-raising and coordinating volunteers. Flexible work hours.

Please send cover letter and resume to Deacon Bryan Hilts,

director, at bhilts@sarcenter.com or by mail to 300 E. 4th St.,

Marathon, WI 54448. See job description online

at sarcenter.com/employment/.

4

St. Matthew Bilingual Mass

and Parish Picnic

August 2nd, 2015

11AM Mass in the Gym (No 10am or 12 noon Mass)

Followed by Parish Picnic

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Sweet Corn and

Beverages Provided.

Please bring a dish to pass according to your

last name: A—G Dessert

H—M Main Dish/Casserole

N—Z Salad

TREASURE SALE—-HELP NEEDED

Please consider helping with the Treasure Sale.

We need a person to organize shifts

for Security. You don't have to be the

one to stay up late to take shifts, but

we need someone to organize the

shifts and solicit people to fill the

shifts.

We are also looking for someone to

co-chair the Sporting Goods department with Mike and Dottie

Baxter.

Call Jim Nikstad at 432-3414 if you can help with one of these

jobs.

We need help on Saturdays at the collection site (Old Stettin

School on 36th and Stewart) from 9:00 -11:00 am. This is a

great way for a family to get involved in the sale.

BINGO DONATIONS NEEDED

On Sunday, August 2nd, at our Bilingual Mass and summer

picnic we will again have BINGO for all to play.

We are looking for donations of items that would be good

BINGO prizes.

Prizes will be sorted into three

categories; men, women and children.

Prizes such as hand lotion, candy, note

cards, playing cards, small picture frames,

small decorative plaques, socks, stickers,

water toys, bubbles, small stuffed toys,

liter bottles of soda, etc.

Donations can be placed in the bin at the back of Church

that is marked, BINGO PRIZES.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us bring

smiles to all those who will win at BINGO!!!

-The Family Life Committee

Prayers and Condolences

Our prayers and sympathy go to the family and

friends of:

Donald Wisnewski, Father of Lyonel Wisnewski,

who died Monday, June 29th.

Helen Berens, Sister-in-Law of Terri Berens, Grandmother

of Joel (Shannon) Berens and Great Grandmother to their

children.

May they rest in Peace

Treasure Sale Drop-Off Date The next Treasure Sale drop-off is

scheduled for Saturday, July 18th, from

9 to 11 AM. Drop-off at the Old Stettin

School on Stewart Avenue.

Any questions, call the Parish Center

715-842-3148.

ATTENTION MEN OF ST. MATTHEW PARISH

St. Matthew Men's Club is having their Summer Picnic.

Come and join us to eat and see what Men's Club is all about.

Men's Club Summer Picnic Any man of the parish interested in Men's Club and guest

Who: Men's Club Member and guest

When: July 23rd 2015

Where: St. Matthew's Parish Center

Time: 5:00 P.M. (social) 6:00 P.M. Meal

Meal includes: Brats, Hamburger's,

baked beans and corn on the cob.

Price: $5.00 per person

Members: A—M Please bring chips, dips or salads

N—-Z Please bring desserts

August 2nd—

PARISH PICNIC

VOLUNTEERS

NEEDED

Many Hands Make

Light Work

Our Bilingual Mass/Parish Picnic is right around the corner.

As with any gathering volunteers are the key to our success.

For those who love to laugh and have fun, the Family/Children

Game Area is in need of 4-6 volunteers to keep the fun going.

Contact Patricia at the Parish Center for information or to

volunteer.

In the food area, we will need 6 volunteers to work; accepting

food, setting the food out and serving, the first shift is from

10am – 12:30pm. The second shift, is from 12:30 – 2:30pm

(or until finished), we will need another 6 volunteers to finish

serving and clean up.

Laughter and fun is included with this volunteer opportunity,

we always have fun when we work together!! Contact Norma

at the Parish Center for information or to volunteer.

Prayers for sunshine on Sunday, August 2nd, are also needed!!

PARISHIONERS A Mass Intention is a beautiful way to pray for and remember

our loved ones. It is the greatest prayer on earth and often

releases souls from purgatory.

A stipend is $10 and the request can be taken over the phone

by calling 715 842-3148.

5

Time to register for

Religious Education

2015-2016 school year

Grades K-10 &

Sacramental Registration

For questions, please contact Patricia 715-842-3148.

“World Youth Days, 2016”

Be Part of It ?????

Parents and youth interested in

traveling to Poland, along with

thousands of other youth?

For information or questions, please contact Janet at the

Parish Center, 715 842-3148.

August 10-14, 2015

For youth Entering grades

6-8 in the fall of 2015.

NCIS Youth Summer Work

Camp is a five-day local

service experience

designed to bring you in contact with others while serving

the community. Instead of just “talkin’ the talk,” you’ll be

“walkin’ the walk.”

Each day focuses on a different emphasis: service, justice

education, community and prayer.

Show up every morning at by 8:30 a.m. You’ll be done

at 4 p.m. This fabulous week ends with a pool party on

August 14 at the Weston Aquatic Center!

Registration fees will cover your transportation to and from

work sites, daily snacks and drinks, and an awesome t-shirt

if you register before July 24. (Bring your own lunch)

High School students invited to be mentors! Register online

at www.cw-catholics.org/ncis-wausau or more information

call Janet @ 715 842-3148.

Thank you to the Diocese of LaCrosse

The Offices of Religious Education and Youth Ministry at St Matthew Parish are pleased to announce we have been

awarded BEET grants from the Bishop’s Education Endowment Trust. We are very grateful for your generosity.

—With God’s Blessings,

Patricia Cicha-DRE & Janet Nichols-YM

If you are an adult or know of an adult in need of Baptism, or have been baptized in another Christian

tradition and may be interested in becoming Catholic, or are a Catholic in need of First Communion and

Confirmation, we invite you to journey in faith with us through the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults,

(RCIA).

Centered on fostering a deep relationship with Jesus Christ and the Church, the RCIA is the process

established for you to learn what it means to be Catholic, what the Church teaches and why, find answers to some of life’s most

difficult questions, grow in prayer, and be introduced to some members of our parish family. If you do discern that God is calling

you to the Church, the RCIA process will provide you with the preparation and formation needed to become Catholic and receive

the sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.

*Please note, if you are an adult who is only need of completing your initiation through the Sacrament of Confirmation or who is

fully initiated but has been away from the Church and interested in returning, know that we have separate ministries to welcome

you into or back to the fullness of our Church. If you would like more information or to sign up for the RCIA process please call

Janet at the Parish Center, 715 842-3148. Classes will begin in September, Monday evenings. Register now, forms are available

at the Parish Center.

CATECHISTS FOR 2015-2016

Our Religious Education program

has steadily been growing. Last

year we served over 170 students

in grades K-10. We anticipate a

similar enrollment in 2015-16.

This means we need many faithful

volunteers to provide the faith

formation our family are entrusting

us to do.

Many parts of the puzzle must

come together before August. There

is a lot to do!

We need YOU!

Please consider volunteering

as a catechist or an aide.

No experience necessary, we

will provide training and

materials. The time commitment

is 2-3 hours a week.

Classes are on Wednesday

nights beginning on September 9th. Please call Patricia at

715-574-3131 to get started.

The rewards are endless!

Liturgical Ministers

July 18th & July 19th Lectors 4:30 pm M. Beattie, Michelle Bocke

8:00 am Ron Lawrence, Mike Jilek

10:00 am Pat Loy, P. Wallschlaeger

Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion 4:30 pm J. Bocke, D. Burish, G. Byrne, M. Beattie*

J. Woelfle*

8:00 am R. Lawrence, M. Jilek, J. Peterson, G.Koy*, J. Koy*

10:00 am M. Jelinek, B. Jelinek, R. Keen, K. Tierney(P)*

E. Tierney*

Ushers & Greeters 4:30 pm J. Wiesman, J. Kitzrow, A. Butalla

8:00 am L. Gassner, D. Krause, Alan Seubert

10:00 am B. Charlier, S. Charlier, Wally Hornung

Servers 4:30 pm Need Server, Need Server

8:00 am Tiah Lane, Need Server

10:00 am Alyssa Straub, Andrew Straub

Musicians 4:30 pm Dan Larson, Lynn Meyer

8:00 am D. Giallombardo, Jim Washebek

10:00 am Mary Lenard, Barb Britten

6

JULY 13TH-JULY 19TH, 2015

Mon 8:00 AM †Patricia Seefeldt

Tue 12:05 PM †John Bauer

Wed 8:00 AM †Lawrence & †Helen Mocello

Thur 8:00 AM †Brother Mark Carrico, Capuchin

Fri 8:00 AM †Robert Runnion, Sr.

Sat 8:00 AM †John & †Mary Ellen Jansky

4:30 PM †Brenda Dahlke

Sun 8:00 AM †Francis & †Bernice Springer

10:00 AM †Patrick McDonald

12:00 Noon For Living & †Deceased Members

of St. Matthew

(Misa en Español/Mass in Spanish)

Weekly Scripture

Readings for the Week of July 12, 2015

Sunday: Am 7:12-15/Eph 1:3-14/Mk 6:7-13

Monday/St. Henry: Ex 1:8-14, 22/Mt 10:34--11:1

Tuesday/St. Kateri Tekakwitha: Ex 2:1-15a/Mt 11:20-24

Wednesday/St. Bonaventure: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Mt 11:25-27

Thursday/Our Lady of Mount Carmel:

Ex 3:13-20/Mt 11:28-30

Friday: Ex 11:10--12:14/Mt 12:1-8

Saturday/St. Camillus de Lellis: Ex 12:37-42/Mt 12:14-21

Sunday 7/19: Jer 23:1-6/Eph 2:13-18/Mk 6:30-34

©Liturgical Publications Inc

Minimum budgeted amount needed weekly…....$9,390.00

Stewardship last weekend ……………………..……...$6,903.64

Amount under budget…………………………………….$2,486.36 Thank you for generously supporting St. Matthew Parish

Minimum budgeted amount needed weekly…....$9,390.00

Stewardship from 6/27 & 28………...……..…..…...$7,883.04

Amount under budget…………………………………….$1,506.96 Thank you for generously supporting St. Matthew Parish

Financial Stewardship

The Week Ahead at the Parish Mon-Fri. 7/13-7/17: Vacation Bible School

Tues. 7/14: Mother’s Group, 10:00-Noon, Playground/Parish Center

Mother’s Group, 6:00-7:30pm, Parish Center, Patio Rm.

Family Life Comm. Mtg., 6:00-7:30pm, Parish Ctr, Library

PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS

The Nations Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows provides an

atmosphere where people of all faith have the opportunity to

deepen their relationship with God and one another.

A Beautiful Place to Make a Peaceful Retreat

December 7-10, 2015

Cost: $285.00, includes snacks on bus.

Reservations Due: September 28, 2015.

Contact: Evelyn Staszak, 2114 Clarberth Street, Apt. 2,

Schofield, WI 54476 or (715) 359-2951

Receipt and itinerary will be mailed to you when payment has

been received. The trip includes bus, room, and snacks on the

bus. Mass, Holy hour, rosary and a beautiful gift shop.

ADORATION WEDNESDAY JULY 15TH

Vacation Bible School will be having events

in the gym for the week of July 13-17.

Adoration for Wednesday, July 15th, will be

held at the Parish Center, Prayer Room.

AREA EVENTS St. Philip Parish, Rudolph, WI

Church Picnic & Chicken Dinner

Sunday, August 2 Serving 10:00am-2:00pm

Adults $10.00, Ages 6-12 $5.00, Ages 5 and under $2.00

Polka Mass at 9:00am

Music, dancing, games and bingo—11:00am-8:00pm

Raffle Drawing at 7:30pm

St. Bartholomew’s, Stevens Point, WI

Church Picnic & Chicken Dinner

Sunday, August 9th

Dinner at 11:00am

Polka Mass at 9:00am

Music, dancing, games, and bingo a0;00am-8:00pm

Raffle Drawing at 7:30pm

7

Ministro Hispano: P. Roberto Thorn

Dirección: 229 South 28th Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401

Teléfono: 715-842-3148

Directora de Educación Religiosa: Patricia Rodriguez Cicha

Teléfono: 715-842-3148

Correo Electrónico: patriciac@stmatthewwausau.org

Horario de Misas en español: Cada domingo a las 12 PM

Catequesis para niños de Jardín Infantil (Kinder) hasta

el 9° grado: En inglés cada miércoles de septiembre a

mayo de 6:15-7:30pm en la escuela.

Catequesis en español: Favor de hablar con el párroco.

Bautismo: Favor de informarnos 6 semanas antes de

celebrar el bautismo. Es necesario para los padres y padrinos

asistir una clase de preparación bautismal. Las siguientes

clases se ofrecen: Sábado: 18 de julio de 2015 a las 9am

Uno de los padrinos tiene que ser católico confirmado en la fé

Católica y practicándola- es decir, que no vive en unión libre,

Que asiste la misa los domingos, y que recibe los

sacramentos.

Matrimonio: En la mayoría de los casos es necesario

informarnos seis meses en adelante.

MINISTROS LITÚRGICOS 19 DE JULIO

Introducciones—Eudel

Lectura/Sal—Elodia

Lectura/Pet—Irma

Monaguillos—Cicbriana/Rigo

Acomodador/Colecta—Raul/Jose

Ministros de la Sagrada Comunión—Elodia/Roberto

Ofertorio de 28 de junio de 2015 : $98.65

Ofertorio de 5 de julio de 2015 : $88.00

Misa Bilingüe y Dia de Campo

En la Iglesia de San Mateo

2 de agosto, 2015

Misa en el gimnasio

11:00 AM

(No hay Misa de 10am o de 12PM)

Seguido con el Día de Campo

Hamburguesas, perros calientes, maiz y bebidas serán

proporcionados.

Favor traigan un plato para compartir. Por apellido:

A-G- Postre

H-M- Plato principal/ Cazuela

N-Z- Ensalanda

FAMILIAS-

APARTEN LA FECHA

Peregrinación

al Santuario de

la Virgen de

Guadalupe en

La Crosse

Sábado 12 de septiem-

bre

Pronto siguen mas

detalles…

Lecturas para la semana del 12 de julio de 2015

Domingo: Am 7, 12-15/Ef 1, 3-14/Mc 6, 7-13

Lunes: Ex 1, 8-14. 22/Mt 10, 34--11, 1

Martes: Ex 2, 1-15/Mt 11, 20-24

Miércoles: Ex 3, 1-6. 9-12/Mt 11, 25-27

Jueves: Ex 3, 13-20/Mt 11, 28-30

Viernes: Ex 11, 10--12, 14/Mt 12, 1-8

Sábado: Ex 12, 37-42/Mt 12, 14-21

Domingo siguiente: Jr 23, 1-6/Ef 2, 13-18/Mc 6, 30-34

©Liturgical Publications Inc

CICLO B 12 DE JULIO DE 2015

15º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Hay tres cosas que debemos de atender en este domingo para

llegar a ser verdaderos discípulos misioneros de Jesucristo.

La primera es la misión, la segunda el mensaje y la tercera

conocer los rasgos de los discípulos. En la Exhortación

Apostólica, "La Alegría del Evangelio" del Papa Francisco (§9),

nos dice que "El bien siempre tiende a comunicarse. Toda

experiencia auténtica de verdad y de belleza busca por sí

misma su expansión, y cualquier persona que viva una pro-

funda

liberación adquiere mayor

sensibilidad ante las necesidades

de los demás".

Si analizamos bien este mensaje po-

dremos comprender que la historia de

la salvación se ha llevado a realizar

por medio de un proceso de enviar. En

la primera alianza, Dios envió patriar-

cas, reyes y profetas. De esta forma se

hizo presente su presencia. Luego en-

vió a su Hijo Jesucristo, y él a su vez

envió a sus discípulos. Les preparó

para salir de dos en dos y con un men-

saje claro y sencillo: curar, dar con-

suelo y acompañar.

Mensaje, misión y discipulado. Por nuestro bautismo el com-

promiso vale para ti y para mí. También somos enviados cada

domingo al terminar la Eucaristía. El sacerdote o el diácono

nos envían con esta o diferente frase. "La alegría del Señor

sea nuestra fuerza. Pueden ir en paz". Ahí comienza nuestro

discipulado, somos enviados a continuar el compromiso de

dar a conocer el amor de Dios en el mundo. Es importante

tomar en cuenta que para ser enviados, primero hay que sen-

tir dentro del corazón el fuego del discipulado. Pidamos que el

Señor nos conceda ser verdaderos discípulos y discípulas en

el lugar donde nos encontremos.