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Sister Claire Andre’s Funeral Mass, November 7, 2014

November 8, 2014 by
Sister Claire Andre’s Funeral Mass was  November 7th, 2014.
Sister Claire died November 4th.
Claire did  all her programs for her Wake Service
And Eucharistic Mass back in April, 2014.
 
At the Wake service Claire had asked Friar Jim Moore  OFM Conventual to share his memories of her and then she asked him to open  it up to the people attending and several did share their memories of her.
 
Sister Claire had asked Friar Justin Biase OFM Conventual
to be main celebrant, Friar Andre Cirino OFM, homilist,
1st Reading , Friar David Moczulski OFM, Gospel, Friar Russell Governale OFM Conventual and Sister Frances Vass to read the Communion Meditation.
 
May God alone be given glory and praise.

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Thursday November 6, 2014

November 6, 2014 by

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Funeral Hours for Sister Claire Andre Gagliardi OSC

November 4, 2014 by


 Friday November 7th
Calling Hours for viewing is

  • 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 10:30   Wake Service
  • 11:15 AM Eucharistic Liturgy for Sister Claire
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With Great Sadness the Sisters Announce that our Sister Claire Andre OSC died November 4 at 7:30 AM-

November 4, 2014 by

 Friday November 7th
-Calling Hours for viewing is 8:30AM to 10:30Am
-Followed by 10:30 Wake Service-
 followed by the Eucharistic Funeral Mass at 11:15AM
 
 
 

 
Sister Claire Andre Gagliardi
 
May 7, l948 – November 4, 2014 
Mary Ann Gagliardi, born on May 7, l948, in Brooklyn, New York, was the oldest of six children born to Andrew and Claire (nee Marion) Gagliardi. The family later moved to lower Manhattan where the children attended a Catholic school run by the Sisters of St. John the Baptist. When Mary Ann was ready for high school she ferried to Staten Island daily to continue her education at St. John Villa Academy a school also run by the Sisters of St. John the Baptist. The family finally moved to Staten Island in the vicinity of the school.
During her high school years Mary Ann experienced a growing desire to join the Sisters of St. John the Baptist. which she did shortly after her graduation, taking the name of Sister Claire Andre after both her mother and father. Sister was appointed as a teacher, while continuing her education during week-ends and summers. Sister Claire Andre enjoyed teaching for which she showed a natural ability and proved to be very effective in disciplining the children, especially the mischievous boys. In later years when she met her former pupils, they often thanked her for helping to improve their direction in life.
Although Sister was happy in her vocation she began to experience a growing attraction towards the contemplative life and eventually applied to enter the Poor Clare Nuns in Bordentown, New Jersey, to which community she transferred in l975. She had some difficulty in adjusting to the new lifestyle, and went back to the Sisters of St. John the Baptist for a short time, but soon overcame her doubts and returned to the Monastery, assured that the contemplative life was for her
After she completed her formation period, Sister took part in various functions, notably as treasurer and later as Novice Directress. In the 1990’s, Sister was elected as Abbess, an office which she held for several terms. Later, health problems, notably diabetes and a weight problem, caused Sister to resign from the leadership role and eventually to spend time at a weight-loss program, which she did quite successfully. However, after returning to the Monastery in 2013, she continued to have health problems, especially a chronic kidney problem. Looking ahead, Sister was not open to the possible need for dialysis treatment but preferred to go on Hospice treatment until the Lord called her home. She was happy with this decision and went ahead with these plans.
When Sister Claire Andre was growing up, her Mother had always depended upon her, as the oldest child, to help with the care of the younger children and with other household responsibilities. The children looked on her almost as a second mother. Even after she left the family circle to enter religious life, they remained on a warm and intimate basis with her, seeking her advice and comfort in times of crisis. This closeness has passed on to the nephews and nieces.
Sister Claire Andre had a very likeable personality and made friends easily. She had several people who came to her for spiritual direction, a process to which she was well adapted. She will be greatly missed by her family, her religious family, and her innumerable friends Please remember her lovingly in your prayers. May she rest in peace!.
By Sister Natalie Hayes OSC
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Tuesday November 4

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November 2 Prayer for Our Beloved Dead

November 2, 2014 by
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All Souls Day – To pray for our beloved Dead November 2

November 2, 2014 by
TWO OUTPOURINGS OF GRACE AT ONCE


(A biblical reflection on the COMMEMORATION OF ALL SOULS – Sunday, 2 November 2014
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Gospel Reading: John 6:37-40
First Reading: 2Maccabees 12:43-46; Psalms: Psalm 130:1-8; Second Reading: 1Corinthians 15:12-34
The Scripture Text
All that the Father gives Me will come to Me; and him who comes to Me I will not cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me; and this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I should lose nothing of all that He has given Me, but raise it up at the last day. For this is the will of My Father, that every one who sees the Son and believes in Him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. For this is the will of My Father, that every one who sees the Son and believes in Him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day” (John 6:37-40 RSV)

This is one of those special days where we get two outpourings of grace at once. Traditionally, All Souls Day is set aside to pray for those in Purgatory. Drawing from Scripture and Sacred Tradition, the Church has taught that everyone who dies in God’s grace but is not yet perfectly purified undergoes a final purification. These are the ones who “will be saved, but only as through fire” (1Corinthians 3:15; see also the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1030-1032). Similarly, various figures in the Old Testament “made atonement for the dead that they might be delivered from their sin” (2Maccabees 12:42). So this is the first outpouring. Today is a day to recall and intercede for those who are on the threshold of heaven.
What’s the second outpouring? Today is also a day to celebrate the firmness of our salvation. In baptism our old life was buried with Christ, and we have risen with Him into a whole new life. God does not want Jesus to lose anyone (John 6:39). Does this mean that now that we’re baptized we can sin all we want? Of course not! God hasn’t withdrawn His commandments. Common sense should tell us, as the Scriptures do (Mark 1:4,15; 16:16), that baptism must be accompanied by belief and repentance.
Today, God wants His love to so pierce our hearts that we would never want to offend Him or hurt anyone else. As we come to understand that we were lost in sin and that Jesus offered Himself up for us, we will want to imitate Him. Jesus’ love for us will move us to purify ourselves of every vestige of sin, every attitude that resists His words and His ways. Our outlook on ourselves and on the world will change, and we will become more and more like Jesus.
Why would we even want to wait for Purgatory? God is calling us to maturity – here and now – to receive all the gifts He wants to give us. He wants to empower us to build His Kingdom and spread His Gospel. By His grace we can change the world. Let’s do it!
Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are the bread of life that came down from heaven to bring us life. Nourish and strengthen us so that we might love as You love and in the end be welcomed into the beauty and wonder of Your Kingdom. Amen.
Jakarta, 1 November 2014 [ALL SAINTS DAY]


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    All Saints Day November 1

    November 1, 2014 by
    EACH OF US CAN BE SAINTS!

    (A biblical reflection on the SOLEMNITY OF ALL SAINTS – 1 November 2014
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    Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
    First Reading: Revelation 7:2-4,9-14; Psalms: Psalm 24:1-6; Second Reading: 1John 3:1-3
    The Scripture Text
    Seeing the crowds, He went up on the mountain, and when He sat down His disciples came to Him. And He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
    “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
    “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
    “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
    “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
    “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
    “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
    “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
    “Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on My account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:1-12 RSV)

    In its wisdom, the Church has established feast days that allow us to come together as family and celebrate who we are as the people of God. All Saints Day is one of these special days – a day when we remember those who have gone before us in faith.
    The “saints” we celebrate today are not just the martyrs and exceptionally holy people recognized by the Church as canonized saints. Today we celebrate the “holy ones” described in the New Testament as those who believe in Jesus and follow Him. For example, Saint Paul referred to the Christians in Corinth as “those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints” (1 Corinthians 1:2). Likewise, he called the Ephesians “the saints who are also faithful in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 1:1). In other words, we are celebrating our own high calling and destiny! We all are invited to belong to the “144.000” mentioned in the Book of Revelation (Rev 7:4). This is not a limiting number, but a symbol of the fullness of all the people gathered into God’s Kingdom.
    For thousands of years, countless people have spent their lives in love, service, and intercession. Numbered among them is the elderly woman in our Christian community who spends hours praying for others, the parish volunteer who gives free time to teach children about Jesus, and the religious sister who has given her life for the care of the sick and infirm. The list goes on and on.
    In His “Sermon on the Mount”, Jesus taught the way to sainthood: total trust in God, meekness, hungering for righteousness, being merciful, seeking peace. We can live heaven on earth as we follow in Jesus’ footsteps day after day. The way is hard at times because it means setting aside our own desires. But whenever Jesus calls us to die to ourselves, He gives us His power and leads us to His victory. Each of us can be saints!
    Prayer: Lord Jesus, at my baptism You filled me with the Holy Spirit. By this Spirit, help me to devote my life to living the Beatitudes. I praise you for calling me to share Your life forever. Amen.
    Jakarta, 31 October 2014

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      Friday October 31 From Pope Francis

      October 31, 2014 by

      Pope Francis’ top 10 secrets for living a holier life

      by Carol Glatz
      VATICAN CITY — As children (and grown-ups) are getting ready for Halloween tonight, Pope Francis has spent the past week getting people ready for the feast of All Saints, celebrated Nov. 1.
      FRESCO BY MELOZZO OF FORLI SEEN IN VATICAN MUSEUMS

      A fresco of an angel by Melozzo of Forli is seen in the Vatican Museums in 2010. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
      While the saints are meant to be role models for today’s men and women, the pope likes to remind people that holiness is not something completely out of reach — it’s not some “rare privilege for the few,” but an inheritance everyone receives at baptism.
      The pope has said, “Saints aren’t superheroes nor were they born perfect. They are like us, each one of us,” but when they experienced the life-changing encounter with God, they never left his side.
      So are you ready to be a saint!?
      We’ve compiled some of Pope Francis’ Top 10 Secrets of Success for living a holy life in the slideshow below:
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      Carol Glatz | October 31, 2014 at 12:07 pm | Categories: CNS, Vatican | URL: http://wp.me/peBMy-89K
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      Friday October 31 From Pope Francis

      October 31, 2014 by

      Pope Francis’ top 10 secrets for living a holier life

      by Carol Glatz
      VATICAN CITY — As children (and grown-ups) are getting ready for Halloween tonight, Pope Francis has spent the past week getting people ready for the feast of All Saints, celebrated Nov. 1.
      FRESCO BY MELOZZO OF FORLI SEEN IN VATICAN MUSEUMS

      A fresco of an angel by Melozzo of Forli is seen in the Vatican Museums in 2010. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
      While the saints are meant to be role models for today’s men and women, the pope likes to remind people that holiness is not something completely out of reach — it’s not some “rare privilege for the few,” but an inheritance everyone receives at baptism.
      The pope has said, “Saints aren’t superheroes nor were they born perfect. They are like us, each one of us,” but when they experienced the life-changing encounter with God, they never left his side.
      So are you ready to be a saint!?
      We’ve compiled some of Pope Francis’ Top 10 Secrets of Success for living a holy life in the slideshow below:
      This slideshow requires JavaScript.
      Carol Glatz | October 31, 2014 at 12:07 pm | Categories: CNS, Vatican | URL: http://wp.me/peBMy-89K
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