St. Athanasius Church Brooklyn, New York

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St. Athanasius Church
March 28, 2010
PARISH STAFF
St. Athanasius Church
Pastor
Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato,
B.A., M.Div., M.S.Ed.
Brooklyn, New York
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Ronald D’Antonio,
B.A., M.Div.
Rev. Gabriel Toro-Rivas, B.A., M.Div
Ministerio Hispano/
Spanish Speaking Apostolate
Deacon Dante Colandrea
The Sisters of St. Joseph
Brentwood, New York
Director of Music Ministries
Mr. Steven LaPlante, M.Mus
Lay Pastoral Leaders
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, B.S., KHS
Mrs. Carmela Colandrea
WHO IS WELCOME IN ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH?
Are you a sinner? Have you been away from the church for a long time? Are you divorced or separated? Are you physically or mentally challenged? Are you from a different culture? Are you not
accepted because of your sexual orientation? Are you elderly, a teen or young adult? Are you
discriminated against because of your color? Are you feeling broken? Are you poor or out of work?
Have you been imprisoned? Have you a feeling that you are left out? You are welcome here!
This is your home, and we are your family!
Do you suffer from Celiac Sprue Disease? We are Celiac friendly and, after receiving permission from our Bishop, we can provide you with low gluten hosts and a pyx, in order to enable you
to receive Holy Communion at daily Mass and Sunday Mass. To begin the process, please call Fr.
Ron D’Antonio at our rectory, 718.236.0124 Ext. 13.
RECTORY:
SAINT ATHANASIUS SCHOOL:
2154 61st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 236-0124
Fax. (718) 236-4960
http://StAthanasiusNY.tripod.com
[email protected]
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 236-4791
Fax. (718) 621-1423
Principal:
Pastoral Administration:
Mrs. Marie Skroly
Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri
Mrs. Ann DeVito
Mrs. Lorraine Garone-Tesoro,
M.A., M.S. Ed.
Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Toni Scaturro
Mrs. Theresa Simon
The Rectory is also the home of our Parish Priests. We ask you to
respect their home by observing Rectory Office Hours and by calling
in advance for an appointment.
Cluster Director of Youth Ministry
Mr. Kenny Wodzanowski, B.S.
St. Frances Cabrini
1562 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11228
Tel. 718.490.4469
Email: [email protected]
Parish Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Mr. Joseph Banker, B.A.
Pastoral Associate for the Spanish
Speaking Apostolate
Mr. Alvaro Chavarriaga, B.A.
Oficina de Ministerio Latino
Rectory Basement
To contact our
Pastoral Planning Council
Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation Office::
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 331-8811
Fax. (718) 331-2582
Director of Faith Formation:
Mrs. Nicoletta Milo
Our Church is Handicap
Accessible.
SUNDAY MASSES:
Saturday: 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30,10:00,11:30 (Choir)
& 6 PM
Spanish Mass:
10:00 AM (Lower Church)
1:00 PM (Upper Church)
Italian Mass:
11:30 AM (Lower Church)
DIVINE MERCY PRAYERS
Every Wednesday after 9 AM Mass
CONFESSION (Reconciliation):
Saturdays 4-5 PM or anytime by appointment.
HOLYDAY MASSES:
Eve: 7:30 PM (English)
Day: 7, 9, (English)
Night:
7:30 PM (Italian) Upper Church
7:30 PM (Spanish) Lower Church
BAPTISM: Sunday at 2:30 PM. Both parents
make an appointment with a priest. Both parents & godparents must attend a Baptismal
Instruction Class.
WEEKDAY MASSES: 7 and 9 AM
First Friday: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
after last morning Mass concluding with Benedic- ANOINTING & COMMUNION CALLS: Those
who wish to be anointed or receive Communtion at 7:30 PM. Italian Mass at 8 PM.
ion at home, call one of the priests to make
arrangements or call our Pastoral Ministry
Immaculate Conception: Mondays 9 AM
Office: 718-236-0124 Ext. 44
MORNING PRAYER:
Monday-Saturday 8:45 AM
ROSARY FOR LIFE:
Saturday after the 9 AM Mass
MARRIAGE: Couples are to make arrangements six months in advance.
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Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor
Rev. Ron D’Antonio, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Gabriel Toro, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Deacon Dante Colandrea
Mrs. Marie Skroly, Pastoral Administration
Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri, Pastoral Administration
Mrs. Ann DeVito, Pastoral Administration
Mr. Steven LaPlante, Music Ministry
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, Lay Pastoral Leader
Mr. Joseph Banker, Youth Ministry
Mr. Alvaro Chavarriaga, Pastoral Associate
Mrs. Michele DeStefano, Secretary
St. Athanasius Church
Ext. 11
Ext. 13
Ext. 14
Ext. 23
Ext. 10
Ext. 19
Ext. 12
Ext. 25
Ext. 24
Ext. 24
Ext. 27
Ext. 12
Sunday, March 28th - PALM SUNDAY:
8:30
Unborn Victims of Abortion
10:00
Joseph and Carolyn D’Antonio
10:00
Spanish Family Mass (Lower Church)
11:30
PURG. SOCIETY and Joseph Ferlazzo, Anniv.
11:30
ITAL.—Maria, Annunziata Mazzella and
Giovan Giuseppe Sasso
1:00pm Spanish Mass (Upper Church)
6:00pm Deceased of Speziale Family
Monday, March 29th:
7:00
Ernest Leva, Anniv.
9:00
Ninfa, Benneetto & Rosaria Conti
Tuesday, March 30th:
7:00
Lisa Di Giacomo
9:00
Giovanni & Anna Balzano
After 9am Mass St. Anthony Novena—Week 3
7:00pm St. Anthony Novena & Benediction
Wednesday, March 31st:
7:00
Verna De Martino
9:00
Rosario, Filomena & Donna Zuco
Thursday, April lst:
HOLY THURSDAY
Friday, April 2nd
GOOD FRIDAY
Saturday, April 3rd - HOLY SATURDAY:
7:30
VIGIL MASS—Filippo Matrascia
Sunday, April 4th—EASTER SUNDAY:
8:30
Louis LoRippo
10:00
Spanish Mass (Lower Church)
10:00
Joseph and Carolyn D’Antonio
11:30
PURG. SOCIETY and Michael & Rose Circosta
11:30
ITAL.—Joseph Gambuzza & Family and
Candiano Family
1:00pm Spanish Mass (Upper Church)
6:00
NO MASS TONIGHT
March 28, 2010
PASTORAL CARE Please don’t forget to inform us if
you are going to be hospitalized so one of our priests
can visit. Provide us with your name, hospital, room
number, phone number and, when possible, how long
you will be hospitalized. If you are unable to attend
Mass, due to poor health, illness or advanced age,
please call so a Eucharistic Minister can bring Communion to you. Anointing of the Sick may be requested because of scheduled surgery or treatment
for a life-threatening illness. Call us prior to your surgery or treatment. Anointing of the Sick at Mass may
be celebrated before you go into the hospital. Directly
inform one of our priests or call one of our Pastoral
Administrators.
WELCOME, we’re glad you’re here! If this is the first time
you have been to St. A's, welcome! We promise that if you
keep your heart and mind open to God, you’ll find what you’re
looking for. Would you like to talk to someone? We’re here
to listen and help if we can. Just call us at the Rectory when
you’re ready. In the meantime, remember that you are always prayed for and that it is our hope to pray with you each
week.
MAKE A VISIT TO THE CHURCH AND PRAY IN THE
PRESENCE OF JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Don't forget our Upper Church is open Monday-Friday from
6:30a.m. to 3p.m. Saturday 7a.m. to 7p.m. & Sundays 7a.m.
to 7p.m. Feel welcome to kneel at the communion rail at the
Altar of the Blessed Sacrament or sit on the benches in the
sanctuary.
Memorials for the Week
Hosts: In Loving Memory of Michael Maffai
requested by Wife, Angela and Children.
Altar Wine: In Loving Memory of Antonio Sigona
requested by The Sigona Family.
Candles: In Loving Memory of Theresa &
Anthony LaCalamita requested by
Diana Scarabino.
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Marino
DelRe requested by Wife, Grazia and Daughter,
Catherine.
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Nicola,
Giuseppe & Caterina Brunetti requested by
Sister, Grazia and Niece, Catherine.
Our Call to Christian Stewardship
March 21, 2010
$ 10,606.00
Please Turn Off
Cell Phones
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Lenten Regulations
Fasting: All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are bound to fast on
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting means limiting oneself to a single
full meal and avoiding food between meals. Two very light meals are permitted.
Abstinence: All Catholics who have reached their 14th year are bound to
Abstain Totally From Meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent.
Easter Duty: After a person has received First Communion, he or she must
receive Communion at least once a year, during the Easter Season. The
Easter Season begins the First Sunday of Lent (Feb. 21) and ends on Trinity
Sunday (May 30).
Reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is encouraged
during Lent, especially if you have been away from Sunday Mass.
.Our Lenten Film Series will be held on the Tuesday after the 9:00 Mass and
at 7:30 pm in the Nazareth Institute .
Our Series concludes on::
March 30th
" Gospel of John "
2 hour version
March 28, 2010
In your kindness please pray for those
who are sick
Kathy Adams, Nicholas Amadeo,Vivian &
Antoni Antonelli, Catherine Arrighetta, Faith
Arent, Kimberly Arent, Patricia Aurigemma,
Joseph Biuso, Jr., Stella Bogdan, Catherine
Broderick, Brenda Burns, Judith Carminitte,
Michele Cassata, Ann Centorrino, Gitty
Charnas , Sebastian Chiarello, Rosemarie
Costagliola, Denise Costarella, Alex Crisone,
Bruce Dalton, Josephine D’Auria, Salvatore
Davi, Kristi DeVito-Gregotowicz,Joseph
Delgardo, Laura D’Antonio,Al DeMarco, Jr., Al
DeMarco III, Louis DeMarco, Joan DeMarco,
Joan Demeyer, Rachel DePinto, Mario DePinto,
Besart Djonbaliq, Leonard De Meyer, Maria
Esemplare, Tina Esposito, Frances Falzetta,
Anthony Felicito, Marie Ferlazzo, Sylvia
Fiorintino, Laura Garattian, Theresa Giuffanti,
Gina Giuffanti, Anthony Giuffanti, Jr.,Pat
Giordano., David Herbert, Francesca Ingravallo,
Filomena Ingravallo, Neil Kelleher, Jean Kelly,
Lawrence Klein, Lawrence Klein, Jr. Paul
Kelleher, Stephen Kelleher, Theresa Lepore,
Marie Liberti, Richard Liberti, John Liberti,
Jillian Lasinsky, Sara Marie LoCicero, Grace
Martino, Ellen Mary MacDougall, John
Malloney, Eleanor Marando, Paul Marchese,
Grace McCain, Lucia Montella, Rosalie O’Hara,
Joe P., John Palmiero, Jr.,Cathal Quigley, Elva
Ramirez, Felicia Randolph, Dorothy Richter,
John & Ann Reinhart, Mary Rollo, Angelina
Scarponi, Mickey Sasko, Jada Sciacchatano,
Hope Shatz, Gitty Sharnas, Concetta Sigona,
Lee & John Simone, Jared Speroni, Lauren &
William Thurgood, Elaine Vekassy, Carla
Vitucci, Angelina Vonelli, Leonard Walder,
Lucy Wasieleski, Josephine Wise, Robert
Wise, Jr. Fanny Zacchino, Marcain Zukowski.
To Add a Name, please call ext. 10
on Monday morning, spelling the
name.
If you wish the name to remain on the
list you must call each week.
WAY OF THE CROSS OVER THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE on Good Friday, April 2nd. Participants will
congregate for the first station at St. James Cathedral at 10:00 a.m. Procession will cross over the
Brooklyn Bridge, past City Hall, Ground Zero and end at St. Peter’s Church on Barclay St. For more
information call 212-337-3580.
THE 2010 CENSUS IS COMING YOUR WAY!
When you get your questionnaire in the mail, fill it out and mail it back in the postage-paid envelope right away!
It’s easy, it’s safe, and it’s important!
UNITED STATES CENSUS 2010
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2010 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Holy Thursday, April 1st:
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers - Upper Church
7:30 p.m. -Lord’s Supper in English -Upper Church
7:30 p.m. –Lord’s Supper in Spanish –Lower Church
Good Friday, April 2nd:
9:00 a.m. –Morning Prayers – Upper Church
3:00 p.m. –Solemn Passion - in English – Upper Church
5:00 p.m. –Solemn Passion –in Italian – Upper Church
7:00 p.m. - Solemn Passion –in Spanish – Upper Church
Holy Saturday, April 3rd:
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers – Upper Church
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers - in Spanish - Lower Church
7:30 p.m. –EASTER VIGIL MASS - Upper Church
7:30 p.m. - EASTER VIGIL MASS –in Spanish – Lower Church
EASTER SUNDAY, April 4th:
8:30 a.m. Mass - in English – Upper Church
10:00 a.m. Mass - in English – Upper Church
10:00 a.m. Mass - in Spanish – Lower Church
11:30 a.m. Mass –in English – Upper Church
11:30 a.m. Mass –in Italian – Lower Church
6:00 p.m. — NO MASS TONIGHT
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
The Diocese has launched a new website to keep all Parishioners up-to-date on Christ Jesus, Our
Hope — the Diocesan Strategic Planning process. The website is: www.ChristJesusOurHope.org
Please make a pledge to the Annual Diocesan Support Appeal. Our Goal is $71,000.00
We wish to remind everyone that on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday we will have two collection. We
would ask you to be generous to the Parish this Easter Season.
We will have Reconciliation on Monday of Holy Week from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. All are welcome!
The blessing of the Easter Baskets will follow the 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. Mass, along with a visit from the
Easter Bunny, on Easter Sunday!
Msgr. Cassato
Holy Name Society
PASTOR’S CALENDAR…
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March 29, 11:00 a.m. Parish Staff Meeting; 3
to 9 p.m. Confessions.
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March 30, 8:00 p.m. Chrism Mass at St. James
Cathedral, B’klyn.
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March 31, St. Anthony 13 Tues. at 7:00 p.m.
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April 1, HOLY THURDAY
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April 2, GOOD FRIDAY
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April 3, HOLY SATURDAY
Will host its Family Communion Breakfast on
Sunday, April 11, 2010, following the 10:00 Mass
in the School Auditorium.
Donations are $15. per adult and $10. for children 12 and under.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
(The family that prays together, stays
together)
For tickets call Bob Sarno 718-667-4555, Frank
Papia 718-338-3699 or Rocky Imbriale 718-3319159.
Catherine McAuley H.S Annual Reunion
At Russo’s on the Bay. Sat. April 17 from
12—5pm. For further information call Sister
Margaret Dempsey at 718.462.7282 ext. 16
SCHOOL NEWS
Registration continues.
Please call 718-236-4791
during regular School hours for more infor-
Community Outreach Program
Where there is despair, let us bring hope. Volunteers
are needed to serve food to the poor and the homeless on Saturday Mornings. For more information,
please call Fred Rubino at (718) 236-0264 or Dawn
Aiello at (718) 232-3113
St. A’s Class of 1969
Class Reunion - Sat., July 17, 2010
If you are a 1969 Graduate or know someone
who is, please have them contact Virginia
Pisaniello at [email protected] for more information.
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Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
VENERDI’ SANTO, 2 APRILE 2010
ANNUALE PROCESSIONE DEL VENERDI’ SANTO IN COLLABORAZIONE CON
TUTTE LE PARROCCHIE DELLA NOSTRA COMMUNITA’
PASSIONE ALLE ORE 5:00PM – PARTENZA PER LA PROCESSION
DOPO LA PASSIONE DI NOSTRO SIGNORE
.Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di marzo
UNA RELIQUIA DELLA PASSIONE
Se dovessi scegliere
una reliquia della tua Passione,
prenderei proprio quel catino
colmo d'acqua sporca.
Girare il mondo con quel recipiente
e ad ogni piede
cingermi dell'asciugatoio
e curvarmi giù in basso,
non alzando mai la testa oltre il polpaccio
per non distinguere
i nemici dagli amici,
e lavare i piedi del vagabondo,
dell'ateo, del drogato,
del carcerato, dell'omicida,
di chi non mi saluta più,
di quel compagno per cui non prego mai,
in silenzio
finché tutti abbiano capito nel mio
il tuo amore.
VI INVITIAMO A RINGRAZIARE I SACERDOTI E
DIACONO per tutto il loro enorme lavoro. Giovedi’
Santo, primo aprile, giorno dedicato all’istituzione del
sacerdozio e dell’Eucarestia, vi invitiamo di mandare
una cartolina, una lettera, oppure un messaggio via
posta elettronica ai nostri sacerdoti e diacono,
precisando il vostro apprezzamento nei confronti del
loro operato.
SCUOLA SANT’ATANASIO- e’ in preparazione una
serata particolare giovedi’ 29 aprile 2010 al El Caribe di
Brooklyn. L’offerta per il biglietto e’ $50 comprende la
cena, vino, bevande e dolci. Durante questa serata si
sortegeranno molti regali. Il ricavato della serata
andra’ per la nostra scuola. Per informazioni e biglietti
telefonare allacuola 718-236-4791..
.VENERDI’, 2 APRILE 2010 - PROCESSIONE
ANNUALE DEL VENERDI’ SANTO CON IL VESCOVO
FRANK J. CAGGIANO – come ogni anno la tradizione
continua - partenza da 66 Strade tra 15 e 16 Ave – ore
7:30pm. La processione finira’ alla Chiesa di San
Frances Cabrini sulla 86 Strada.
L’itinerario della
processione e’ il seguente: La processione avrà inizio
dalla 66.ma Strada e 16th Avenue in direzione della
65.ma Strada per poi girare a destra sulla I 8.ma
Avenue. Si procederà fino alla 75.ma Strada, dove si
girerà a destra verso la 15.ma Strada proseguendo
verso la 86.ma Strada fino a raggiungere il sagrato della
Chiesa di St. Frances Cabrini. Venite numerosi.
PROGRAMMA PER LA SETTIMANA SANTA
OGGI, DOMENICA, 28 MARZO– Domenica Delle
Palme, le palme saranno distribuite prima della Messa.
GIOVEDI’ SANTO, 1 APRILE – 9:00 del mattino –
preghiera. 7:30PM - Messa dell’ultima cena di Nostro
Signore Gesu’. Dopo la Messa si prega in presenza
dell’Eucarestia. 9:30PM fino a Mezzanotte – preghiere
all’altare del sepolcro.
VENERDI’ SANTO, 2 APRILE – 9:00 del mattino –
preghiere. 5:00PM – celebrazione della Passione del
Signore in Italiano. Partenza per la processione dopo la
Passione.
SABATO SANTO, 3 APRILE – 9:00 del mattino
Preghiere. 7:30PM - La Grande Vigilia di Pasqua
concelebrata in Inglese e Italiano con Battesimi, Cresime
e Comunioni per adulti.
OGGI NON CI SONO
CONFESSIONI.
DOMENICA, 4 APRILE – Domenica di Pasqua. Le
Sante Messe del mattino saranno celebrate al solito
SABATO, 24 APRILE 2010 – un autobus partira’ da orario domenicale. NON CI SARA’ LA MESSA DELLE
Sant’Atansio per Yorktown in Westchest, per assistere 6:00 PM.
all’opera Dona Flor (musica di Niccolo’ van Westerhout) VENERDI’, 9 APRILE 2010 – spettacolo e cena nella
seguita da Suor Angelica di Giacomo Puccini. sala riunione della nostra scuola. TONY & TINA’S
Programma organizzato dal Circolo Culturale di Mola in WEDDING – con attori professionisti di Broadway. $75 a
collaborazione con l’Idea Magazine.
Per ulteriori persona. per informazione e biglietti Diacono Dante
informazioni riguardo la partenza dell’utobus, altre date 917- 602 – 3793.
dello spettacolo e per biglietti telefonare al Diacono
o
Dante 917.602.3793 oppure a Nicola Santoro al SABATO, 1 MAGGIO 2010- GIORNO DI SAN
GIUSEPPE IL LAVORATORE - giornata annuale di
917.843.0095.
preghiera per tutti i laici Italiani. Monsignore Steven
Aguggia vi invita tutti a partecipare.
Seguiranno
informazioni dettagliate. Diacono Dante 917- 602 –
3793.
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Es asi como en Esta Semana Mayor , Jesús nos llama a
unirnos en comunión con Él, transformando nuestra vida ,
en el hombre Nuevo , en el Resucitado , limpio de Pecado ,
lleno de luz y sobretodo con un Corazón entero , integro y
totalmente puro para el servicio del Señor .
Cada uno Experimenta, de diferentes maneras, situaciones
adversas en la vida; Cada uno se desestabiliza al Pasar por
una crisis familiar , economica , Divorcio , perdida de un
Ser querido ; todas estas sitaciones nos llevan al borde del
abismo , pero es alli mismo donde debemos poner un alto y
recibir al Señor , a través de la Oración y la meditación ,
donde recordaremos esta Pasión de Cristo, y sera para
cada uno de nosotros como un balsamo que aliviara el
dolor de nuestros Corazones.
PARROQUIA SAN ATANASIO
BOLETIN PARROQUIAL HISPANO
MISA EN ESPAÑOL CADA DOMINGO
EN LA IGLESIA DE ABAJO PARA LOS NIÑOS
A LAS 10 AM
EN LA IGLESIA DE ARRIBA PARA LOS ADULTOS
A LA 1 DE LA TARDE
PADRE GABRIEL JAIME TORO R.
VICARIO PARROQUIAL
(718) 236-0124 Ext 14
SEÑOR ALVARO CHAVARRIAGA
ASOCIADO PASTORAL HISPANA
(718) 236-0124 Ext27
DOMINGO DE RAMOS
28 DE MARZO
DE 2010
AMIGUITOS
DE JESUS
LO QUE LLEVO A JESÚS A LA CRUZ FUE SU VOLUNTAD
DE QUE LAS PERSONAS FUERAN FELICES , ES DECIR , DE
QUE SE CONSTRUYERA EL REINO DE DIOS. EN LA CRUZ ,
DIOS SE MUESTRA COMO ES: POR AMOR ESTA DISPUESTO A TODO . NO LE INTERESA LA HONRA : SI ASÍ
FUERA, NO HUBIERA TOMADO LA CRUZ. NO LE INTERESA RECIBIR , SINO DAR, OFRECECERSE AL MUNDO.
LA RESPUESTA DE LOS CRISTIANOS DEBE SER, AQUÍ
ESTAMOS , SEÑOR, PARA AMAR COMO TU AMASTE.
AMEN!!!!!!!!!
ISAÍAS 50, 4-7 Salmo 22:2, 8-9,17-20,23-2
FILIPENSES 2,6-11 LUCAS 22:14-23:56
“HOSSANA AL HIJO DE DAVID.BENDITO EL QUE VIENE EN
NOMBRE DEL SEÑOR . EL REY DE ISRAEL, HOSSANA EN
EL CIELO ”
El dia de hoy la Iglesia comienza la festividad de la Semana
Santa , donde conmemoramos la Pasión , muerte y Resurreción de Cristo Jesús.
La manera como se nos ha mostrado Jesús no fue solo
quedandonos en la Cruz , fue tambien recibiendo la vida a
través de su Resurreción gloriosa , y la consumación o
realización del trabajo en la tierra; Siendo un fiel cumplidor de su misión como hijo de Dios ,servidor humilde y obediente al Padre.
Jesús siempre deseó hacer la voluntad del Padre y lo hizo
con valor , pues tenia la capacidad para ayudar a los mas
necesitados y tambien de enfrentar a quienes lo
detractaban , pues sabia que la palabra de su Padre ,
transformaba y renovaba vidas.
AVISOS PARROQUIALES

Te invitamos a que participes de las celebraciones de
la
Semana Santa en Español:
Lunes Santo : Confesiones durante todo el dia ( En ingles y
Español )
Jueves Santo : Misa de la Ultima Cena del Señor y lavatorio
de los pies , Templo de abajo , a las 8 pm ; seguidamente
tendremos el servicio de las tinieblas y la hora Santa ,
Procesión la monumento.
Viernes Santo : Procesión del Santo Viacrucis alreedor de
la Parroquia, 5pm , seguidamente tendremos en el templo
de Arriba La Liturgia de la Palabra , lectura de la Pasión ,
adoración de la Cruz y distribución de la Comunión.
Sabado Santo : Homenaje a la Virgen de la Soledad 9am —
Gran Vigilia Pascual , Bendicion del Fuego y Renovacion de
las Promesas del Bautismo 7:30 pm templo de Abajo.
Domingo de Resurreción: Misa de Pascua 10 am
Santo Rosario , Bendición y Misa Solemne de Pascua 12:15
Inciando frente a la Escuela .
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SCHOOL CARD PARTY
St. Athanasius School will be holding its annual “SPRING FLING” on Thursday, April 29,
2010 at the ‘El Caribe’ located at 5945 Strickland Avenue, between Mill Avenue and 56th
Drive.
Tickets are $50.00 per person, which includes full Dinner, Wine, Soda and
Dessert.
Tickets will be on sale at the School Monday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours
of 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. For further information please call the School (718) 236-4791
during regular hours.
Cluster Youth Ministry
Youth Way of the Cross Procession-Wednesday, March 31st 7-9pm.
Starting at St. Simon and Jude (Avenue T and Van Sicklen) To Process down Avenue U and
86th St., ending at St. Mary, Mother of Jesus. Both sites have parking lots for use.
Join us young and old, as the Stations are acted out on the sidewalk, and we sing, pray and
reflect on Jesus Stations of the Cross. Please bring a cross and/or a candle of your own, to
carry as you walk with us!
Youth Ministry Easter and Palm Sunday Fundraiser the Youth Ministry will be selling cookie
trays and Easter Baskets after all Masses on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.
Please help us send the Youth to Retreats, Conferences and Summer Service Programs. All
proceeds help our youth to attend these programs in the summer and throughout the year.
OPEN MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2010
Sunday, May 9th, Mother’s Day –6 p.m.—Offering $50.00
Mon., May l1th -7 a.m.
Thurs., Oct. 14th - 7 a.m.
Fri., May 21st –7 a.m.
Fri., Oct. 15th - 7 a.m.
Mon., May 24th –7 a.m.
Mon., Oct. 18th - 7 a.m.
Tues., Oct. 19th - 7 a.m.
Wed., June 23rd - 7 a.m.
Tues., Nov. 23rd - 7 a.m.
Thurs., June 24th - 7 a.m.
Wed., Nov. 24th - 7 a.m.
Wed., June 30th - 7 a.m.
Mon., Nov. 29th - 7 a.m.
Tues., Nov. 30th - 7 a.m.
Tues., Sept. 28th - 7 a.m.
Sun., Dec. 26th - 8:30 a.m.
Thurs., Sept. 30th - 7 a.m.
Tues., Dec. 28th - 7 a.m.
Wed., Dec. 29th - 7 a.m. & 9 a.m.
Thurs., Dec. 30th - 7 a.m.
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Faith Sharing Question of the Week
We encourage you to talk about the readings &
reflection question in the car on the way home
from Mass, at dinner on Sunday, or at parish
meetings. Faith sharing opens the door for us to
meet, know & walk with Christ in our everyday
lives.
How does your parish help innocent people
who suffer today?
March 28, 2010
The Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary
will take place on Saturday, April, 24 at 11am at
Our Lady of Angels Church in Bay Ridge.
Couples Celebrating their 25th, 30th, 40th and
50th Wedding Anniversaries are invited to attend with their family and friends.
If you are interested in registering, please call
the rectory and speak to Marie Skroly
Thursday Morning Scripture Reflection &
Faith Sharing Group meets every Thursday,
after the 9a.m. Mass, in the Nazareth Institute
to discuss the upcoming Sunday's Scriptures.
Join Lay Pastoral Leader Joe Barbieri for spirited discussions on next Sunday’s Bible readings.
SS. Simon and Jude presents “Supermarket
Bingo” on Friday, April 23rd. Tickets are $10.00
per person. Call 718-372-0733 for tickets.
Charismatic Prayer Group
Newly renovated four rooms on 61 Street. Call:
917-992-4903.
Meets every Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in
the Lower Church
Basement for Rent: 63 St. & 24 Ave. area. Call
for further info. (718) 627-6143 or 375-5259.
The St. A’s Scouting Program meets every
Wednesday night in the school auditorium at
7:00 p. m. All boys ages 7-18 Boys and Girls
14-21 can join the Venturing Crew.. Come
and learn skills that will last a lifetime.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Apartment for Rent: Four rooms, all new. Call
Nancy at 718-288-6486 or 718-238-2588.
Male Eldercare Professional is seeking to make
your life much easier. He has five years experience. References are available. Call Anthony at
718-748-0471 or 917-330-2047.
Cleaning Lady available. Call 917-330-2047 for
further information.
KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARY
Joseph B. Cavallaro Council #4884 Knights of Columbus is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of Columbianism in the
Bensonhurst area, and its affiliation with Saint Athanasius Church, its home Parish. Cavallaro Council Knights of Columbus has always been a friend to St. A's Parish and has donated to many of the youth programs, the Church, and
School over the past 50 years. To continue doing this they must raise funds. They normally do this on their own and "inhouse". As a part of the celebration of their 50th Anniversary, they are sponsoring a SUPER RAFFLE trip to Disney World in Orlando Florida. They are happy to announce that Mr. & Mrs. Michael DeLuca have donated 25% of the
cost of this trip to the Council; thank you Mike & Fran! This raffle is LIMITED TO 250 TICKETS. The winner will receive
an ALL EXPENSES PAID TRIP FOR 4 TO DISNEYWORLD for 5 DAYS. Ticket price is $50.00. Please help us reach
our goal so we may continue our Charitable works in Columbianism. Please buy or help us sell these raffle tickets. The
Council looks forward to seeing many of St' A's parishioners join us on April 11, 2010 at Sirico's Catering Hall for the
Dinner & Dance Celebration. Tickets to the dinner & dance are $50.00 pp. For more information about the 50th Anniversary Celebration and raffles, contact Bob Vezzuso (usually attends the 10:00 am Mass) or Billy Valentine (usually
attends the 11:30am Mass) or call the K. of C. at 718-259-5080
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Lourdes & Paris
September 12th through 20th
2010
Join Msgr. David Cassato & Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello
On a pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady
With special visit to the tomb of St. Bernadette in Nevers
Cost per person $2,900
For information call
Bove Travel (718) 680-3333
March 28, 2010
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March 28, 2010
TONY AND TINA’S WEDDING
The Off Broadway Smash-Hit Comedy
Comes to St. A’s!
On April 9th, come and join Tony Nunzio and Tina Vitale at the
most hilarious wedding you’ll ever see!
It all starts with the wedding ceremony – where anything can happen!
Then the side-splitting reception begins. Get to know Barry
Wheeler, The Best Man. Mingle with Donna Marsala, the next
American Idol! While you’re at it you’ll enjoy a champagne toast,
Italian Buffet, dancing a whole lotta’ laughs and a whole lotta’ love.
For Over 20 Years “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” has been making the
world laugh! And now it comes straight to St. Athanasius. Book
Your tickets today!
Tickets are $75
And includes Italian Buffet Dinner
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The District Attorney’s Office is located in the Rectory
Conference Room on Wednesdays from 9a.m. to 4p.m.
Call 718.234.8709.
The Neighborhood Office is an extension of the District Attorney’s Office’s Citizen Action Center. You can discuss
problems that concern you and our community with their
staff members.
We
Calling All St. A’s School Alumni
want to form an Alumni Association
Anyone who is interested in forming a
committee to get this going is asked to
contact Msgr. Cassato at
718.236.0124. Ext. 11 or email him at [email protected]. In order to form a data base,
we ask that you fill out this tear off and return it to the
RECTORY or place it in the Sunday collection.
ST. A’S SCHOOL ALUMNI
Name: _________________________________
[Maiden Name: _________________________ ]
Class of _________
Address: _______________________________
________________________________
Phone: _____________
Cell: _____________
E-mail: _________________________________
March 28, 2010
Do you need Minister of Caring? Is someone in
your family ill, homebound, hospitalized or in a care
facility (assisted living or nursing home) & wishes a
visit or a phone call from a Minister of Caring, please
call Bensonhurst Cluster Lay Minister Palma Parmese
at 718. 837.1752.
Support Groups at St. A’s
Divorced & Separated Support Group will meet in
the Nazareth Institute from 7:30-9:30p.m on Tuesday March 30.. Call AnnaMarie Scuteri at ext. 19 to
get contact information on the Director of this support
group.
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and
women who share their experience, strength and hope
with each other that they may solve their common
problem and help others to recover from a gambling
problem. Meeting every Friday night at 7:30p.m. in
the Nazareth Institute.
Overeaters Anonymous members talk about their
struggles with compulsive eating. Meeting every
Wednesday night at 8:00p.m. in the Nazareth Institute.
Is your life effected by someone who is drinking? To
help them, you must first help yourself. Al-Anon helps
families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or
friend. Our Al-Anon Group meets in the Nazareth
Institute every Friday 8-9:30p.m. & Saturday 7:309:30p.m.
Bereavement Support meets in the Nazareth Institute with Sr. Barbara Murtha, C.S.J. on Mondays
March 29 and April 5, 12, 19, 26
In order for designated Parish Ministries & Organizations to reserve one of our rooms at St. A’s, we require you to fill
out our Parish Calendar & Room Request Form. The form is available in the rectory or can be downloaded from our
website. We even have an E-form so you complete this form without writing. Just e-mail it back to us, or print it out
and drop it off. All Requests must be made using our form. E-mail completed form to AnnaMarie Scuteri at [email protected]. This is the ONLY way to reserve a room here at St. A's. The group listed on the parish
calendar is the group that has the right to use that space. If you are not a designated ministry of our parish,
permission must be granted from our Pastor, Msgr. Cassato, a rental fee is paid, and a lease agreement completed in
order to use space.
Sunday Bulletin Deadlines The Sunday Bulletin must be e-mailed to our printer by 5p.m. Monday. All announcements must be submitted in WRITTEN form only (handwritten, typed, computer, fax, e-mailed, etc) by noon Monday.
Announcements received after the deadline will be published the following week. No one on the parish staff will assume
the responsibility for your ministry’s articles. Include your bulletin articles in your advance planning for your event. All
Flyers need to be approved by a staff member and submitted on DISC or by Email to [email protected].
Our Printer Requires all Black or Grayscale Print, Clip Art & Graphics. If you submit color graphics, the printer will
NOT print your flyer. Please email announcements to [email protected] no other email addresses!