April 10, 2016 - St. Athanasius Church

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St. Athanasius Church
April 10, 2016
St. Athanasius Church
PARISH STAFF
Pastor
Brooklyn, New York
Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato,
B.A., M.Div., M.S. Ed.
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Ronald D’Antonio, B.A., M.Div.
Rev. Gabriel Toro-Rivas, B.A., M.Div.
Ministerio Hispano/Spanish Apostolate
Deacon Dante Colandrea
Deacon William Kelly
Deacon Jaime Cobham
The Sisters of St. Joseph
Brentwood, New York
Director of Music Ministries
Mr. Steven Laplante, M. Mus.
Lay Pastoral Leader
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://www.stathanasiusbrooklyn.org
[email protected]
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 236-4791
Fax. (718) 621-1423
Pastoral Administration:
Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri
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]
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]
Principal:
Faith Formation Office:
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 331-8811
Fax. (718) 331-2582
Mrs. Diane Competello
B.A., M.S. Ed.
Director of Faith Formation:
Mrs. Nicoletta Milo
Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Jojanna Brea
Our Church is Handicap Accessible.
SUNDAY MASSES:
ENGLISH
Saturday: 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30,10:00,11:30 (Choir) & 6 PM
SPANISH
Saturday: 7:30 PM (Lower Church)
Sunday: 9:45 AM (Lower Church)
1:00 PM (Upper Church)
ITALIAN
11:30 AM (Lower Church)
ROSARY FOR LIFE:
Saturday after the 9 AM Mass
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION:
Mondays after 9 AM Mass
DIVINE MERCY PRAYERS:
Every Wednesday after 9 AM Mass
CONFESSION (Reconciliation):
Saturdays 4-5 PM or anytime by appointment.
HOLY DAY MASSES:
Eve:7:30 PM (English)
BAPTISM: First & Third Sunday at 2:45 PM.
Parents make arrangements with Deacon.
Both parents & godparents must attend a
Baptismal Instruction Class on last Tuesday of
month in the evening.
Day: 7, 9 (English)
Night:
7:30 PM (Italian) Upper Church
7:30 PM (Spanish) Lower Church
WEEKDAY MASSES: 7 and 9 AM
MORNING PRAYER:
Monday-Saturday 8:45 AM
FIRST FRIDAY: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament after last morning Mass concluding with
Benediction at 7:30 PM. Italian Mass at 8 PM
(Oct.-June)
MARRIAGE: Couples are to make arrangements six months in advance.
ANOINTING & COMMUNION CALLS: Those
who wish to be anointed or receive Communion at home, call one of the priests to make
arrangements 718-236-0124
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Sunday, April 10:
8:30 Santo John Ammirabile
9:45 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
9:45 Holy Name
First Holy Communion
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - Giuseppe & Maria
Margiottiello, Nicolo Pomo and
Jack Steinweiss,
First Holy Communion
11:30 ITAL. - Salvatore Davi
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Vincent Lo Biondo
Monday, April 11:
7:00 Virginia Forte
9:00 Francesco Gervasi
Tuesday, April 12:
7:00 Edelmira Monsalve
9:00 P.O. Michael & Anna Mealli
St. Anthony 13 Tuesdays - Week 5
7:30p St. Anthony 13 Tuesdays - Week 5
Wednesday, April 13:
7:00 Ida & Biagio Scotto
9:00 Vincenzo, Giuseppe Minagro
Francesca, Dorotea Calandra
Thursday, April 14:
7:00 James & Thomas Autunnale & Family
9:00 Giovanna Candura
Friday, April 15:
7:00 Marie Harkness
9:00 Frank Bruno
Saturday, April 16:
9:00 Ninfa, Rosaria & Benedetto Conti
10:30 Giuseppa Baccoglia
5:30 Joseph, Frank, Antoniette Schicchi & Family
7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
Sunday, April 17:
8:30 Giuseppe & Baby Rosa Casamassima
9:45 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
9:45 Rosary Society
First Holy Communion
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - John Nerviano
(Father/Daughter - Kearney)
11:30 ITAL. - Benny Maglio, Rosa & Vincenzo
Rago
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
4:00 Frank Di Bullo & Sabrina Nicolini
Wedding Ceremony
6:00 Slawomir Sierakowski
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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 Angelina Picone requested
by GISA
ALTAR WINE: In Loving Memory of Angelina Picone requested by GISA
CANDLES: In Loving Memory of Carmelina Biondo requested by Argiro Family
SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Nicholas
Scarabino requested by Diana Scarabino
SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Louisa Calia
Love from your children Lawrence & Grace
KNIGHTS-OF-COLUMBUS ROSE: In Loving Memory of
Vincent & Elena Lo Biondo requested by Camille Lo
Biondo
Our Call to Christian Stewardship
Baptismal arrangements are made every Wed.
evening from 7-8:00 pm in the Rectory basement.
Please bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate
when you come in. Instruction Class is held the last
Tuesday of the month in the evening.
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St. Athanasius 9th Annual Card Party
“Spring is in the Air”
Thursday, April 21, 2016
El Caribe - 7:00 p. m.
Gifts needed
What we need:
a) Gifts-Donations (New Gifts only)
Gift Values:
Super Duper
$50-$150
Grand Prizes
$151-$300
Ultimate
$301-$500
Examples of Gifts
Good Liquor
Johnny Walker Black
Johnny Walker Blue
Kindle
IPAD
Beats by DRE
Flat Screen TV’s
All modern electronics
b)
Empty Baskets (Wicker) for gifts
c) Make your own Themed Baskets
All the proceeds go to St. A’s School
Adults desiring to receive the
Sacrament of Confirmation on
Pentecost Sunday, May 15th must call
Fr. Ron to register for Classes which begin
Sunday, April 10th.
Classes will meet every Sunday Afternoon after
the 11:30am Mass
in the Rectory Meeting Room.
A new copy of your Baptismal certificate will be
needed.
Fr. Ron can be reached at 718 -236-0124 ex 13.
April 10, 2016
Dates to Remember:
Thu. Apr. 21
Annual Card Party
El Caribe 7:00pm
Time
Date
7:00
am
Jul 31
Aug 14
Sep.
25, Oct.
9, 23
Nov. 6,
Dec. 4
Jul 10, 24,
Aug 21, 28
Sep 4, 11, 18,
25
Oct. 2, 9, 23
Nov. 27
May 22(2),
Jun 12(2), 26
Jul 3(2), 10(2), 17, 24,
31(2) Aug 14(2)
Sep 4, 11(2), 18(2), 25
(2), Oct. 2(2), 9, 16, 23
(2)
Nov. 6(2), 27(2)
On Sunday May 22nd
at the 6:00PM Mass
The Addolorata Society
will have a Mass for St. Rita.
There will be a Blessing of the Roses followed
by a small procession.
For information please call
Lucrezia - (917-509-2803)
The Sisters of Bishop Kearney High School Convent extend sincere gratitude
to the members of St. Athanasius Parish
who offered their prayers and
support at the time of the death of our dear
Sister Mary Ruth
God Bless you
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2016 Annual
Family Communion Breakfast
Sunday, May 8th, 2016 - 10:00 AM
St. A’s School Hall (6120 Bay Parkway)
Enjoy a breakfast buffet this Mother’s Day morning with your
parish family and be part of the Holy Name Society’s Good Cause
Giveaway. Meet and hear the winners read their winning essays and
collect their prizes in our annual Essay Contest. Checks will also be
distributed to many other worthy organizations made
possible by our yearlong fund raising efforts. The Holy Name
Society provides support to the School, Youth Program, Youth Ministry, Veterans, Scouting Program, Fay Cassato Scholarship
and Vincent DePaul/Food Pantry.
This is the third year, of the long-time past-president, Sal Iacullo
Scholarship Fund to help a graduating 8th grader entering a Catholic
high school.
Tickets are only $20.00 per person.
Please call Jerry Mandaro at 917-865-5790
for additional information and tickets
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April 10, 2016
SAINT ATHANASIUS NIGHT
At CITI FIELD
Friday June 17th 2016 – 7:10 pm
Mets vs. Braves
Tickets $45
 Optional round trip bus service available for an addition $20 per person
(Leaves St. Athanasius Church at 4pm)
 Everyone will receive a Mets Tee Shirt upon entering the Stadium
 Children and coaches wearing St Athanasius Baseball/Softball hats and
shirts will be able to participate in a pre-game parade on the field
_______________________________________________________________
Tickets must be purchased by May 7th and will be delivered after May 25th
Please complete the information below and return it to St Athanasius Rectory (2154
61st Street) Attention: “Bill Finn – Mets Tickets”. Please make checks payable to “St
Athanasius Recreation”
For more information Call Joe Orlando (646-210-2919) or Bill Finn (917-816-6186)
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: _________________________________________________
Please enclose the following:
Number of tickets:
____ X $45 = $___________
Number for Bus (Optional):
____ X $20 = $___________
Total:
$___________
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April 10, 2016
Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
4 LUGLIO A BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS PER CELEBRARE
LA FESTA DELL’INDIPENDENZA AMERICANA CON
PARTENZA IL 3 LUGLIO - DIACONO DANTE 917- 602-3793
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di aprile
TU MI HAI SEDOTTO, DIO
(per godere del dono della profezia) (Valentino Salvoldi)
Spirito creatore, plasmandomi nel seno materno ha posto
in me il seme della fede, lo spirito profetico e la chiamata
ad essere tutto tuo e a portare te a tanti fratelli.
"Tu mi hai sedotto e io mi sono lasciato sedurre", nulla ho
tenuto per me. Per te e per tutti ho voluto, e voglio,
essere un dono. Tutto ho posto sull'altare. Ma
l'invecchiare non porta automaticamente alla santità: "Ti
amavo di più quand'ero giovane".
Grazie perché non demordi. E di fronte alla quotidiana
tua chiamata, rispondo con tante suppliche. Non
permettere che le mie labbra siano "incirconcise" come
quelle di Mosè, né abbia come lui a dirti: "Manda mio
fratello Aronne".
Non permettere che fugga in direzione opposta a quella
da te indicata: se vuoi che vada a Ninive, non fare di me
un altro Giona. Non permettere che accampi scuse come
Geremia, per scuotere dalle spalle il mantello profetico.
Ma anche a me, come al veggente di Anatot, infiamma le
vene con un divorante amore.
Anche a me, come al giovane Isaia, purifica le labbra con
un carbone ardente, rendendomi capace di rispondere
alla tua chiamata: "Ecco, io sono qui, manda me!". Con
fede e umiltà potrò testimoniare e annunciare la Parola.
Non ti chiedo particolari visioni profetiche, ma solo la
forza di non stancarmi mai di ripetere a chi incontro:
prova e gusta come è buono il Signore, sta attaccato a
Lui, lasciati sedurre da quell'Amore che dà un senso alla
vita e rende interessante anche la morte.
“L’Angolo della Sapienza” SILENZIO (Thomas
Carlyle)
Il silenzio è l'elemento in cui prendono forma le grandi
cose.
TEMPO PASQUALE – Vi ricordiamo che il tempo
paquale termina Domenica, 15 maggio, il giorno di
Pentecoste.
E’ importante durante questo periodo
ricevere almeno una volta la Santa Comunione. Se avete
bisogno di confessarvi potete telefonare ad uno dei nostri
sacerdoti.
LUNEDI’,
2
MAGGIO
E’
SANT’ATANASIO,
PATRONO
LA
FESTA
DI
DELLA
NOSTRA
DOMENICA, 17 APRILE 2016 G.I.S.A. GRUPPO
ITALIANO SAN ATANASIO – terra’ la riunione generale
mensile alle 4:30pm nella sala riunione della scuola.
Come sempre saranno serviti caffe’ e rinfreschi. Venite
per un bel pomeriggio. Freddy Felleti 718- 614 – 9683.
SCUOLA SANT’ATANASIO VI INVITA ALLA FESTA
ANNUALE “CARD PARTY”- e’ in preparazione la
nona serata annuale di festa - giovedi’ 21 aprile 2016 - al
El Caribe di Brooklyn. Durante questa serata si
sortegeranno molti regali. Serata di divertimento in
buona compagnia. Si raccolgono regali da poter
sorteggiare. Cortesemente se volete regalare qualche
regalo per questo evento, portatelo all’ufficio
parrocchiale. Tutto il ricavato di questa serata andra’ alla
scuola parocchiale Sant’ Atanasio. Monsignore vi
ringrazia in anticipo della vostra generosita’.
DAL 21 AL 24 APRILE 2016 VIAGGIO IN VIRGINIA –
quattro giorni e tre notti - $550 a persone. Diacono Dante
917-602-3793.
MERCOLEDI’ 1 GIUGNO - SPETTACOLO A
BROADWAY – An American in Paris e’ la prossima
serata da passare in compagnia a Broadway - $167 a
persona. Autobus parte da San Atanasio. Cena al
Ristorante La Sorrentina. Per biglietti e prenotazione
telefonare al Diacono Dante al 917-602-3793
29 GIUGNO – SPETTACOLO A BROADWAY – The
King and I - $167 a persona – Partenza da San
Atanasio. Diacono Dante al 917-602-3793
DAL
3
al
5
LUGLIO
2016BOSTON,
MASSACHUSETTS 3 giorni e 2 notti - $420 a persona
include viaggio in autobus, hotel, pasti, concerto
all’aperto, spettacolo di fuochi artifici, visita a Quincy
Market e Historic Boston. Diacono Dante 917- 602-3793
VIAGGIO ESTIVO IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA –
dal 5 al 13 agosto, 9 giorni e 8 notti. $1,010 a pesona.
Diacono Dante 917-602-3793.
LAKE GEORGE & LAKE PLACID, NY – dal 10 al 13
ottobre. $505 a persona - Diacono Dante 917-602-3793.
AMISHLANDS, PA – dicembre 9 e 10. due giorni e
una notte - $269 per persona. Diacono Dante 917-6023793.
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April 10, 2016
TERCER DOMINGO DE PASCUA
TOMADO DE LA PALABRA ENTRE NOSOTROS:
Hasta el momento , Pedro se había Ganado la
vida como pescador saca del agua lo que no ha
cultivado. En cambio , el pastor se interesa
especialmente por los corderos mas pequeños y
débiles. El future del rebaño
depende del
crecimiento de estos corderos , así que el pastor se preocupa de que se alimenten bien y los
protégé de los animales feroces.
Lo que Jesús le dijo a Pedro también puede
aplicarse a la misión que recibimos todos los
cristianos de ser testigos del Evangelio. Jesús
sabe muy bien que hay en el mundo una inmensa cantidad de gente solitaria, enferma y marginada. Tales personas sufren de un enorme vacío y hambre espiritual , que sólo puede ser saciado por Cristo. De modo que era necesario
que Pedro adoptara su nuevo oficio de
“Pescador de
Hombres” y “ Pastor de las
Ovejas” de Jesús, una nueva misión que tanto
él como sus
sucesores han cumplido a
través de los siglos: “ Apacienta mis ovejas”
Muchos son los que buscan el sentido de la vida
en un mundo lleno de angustia y frustración;
son como los corderos que necesitan ser
alimentados. El Buen Pastor
quiere
que
nosotros les demos a conocer la Buena nueva.
No hace falta tener una gran educación,
riquezas , elocuencia o influencia para compartir
el Evangelio. Lo importante es ser compasivos y
amar de Corazón a Dios y al projimo.
Acerquémonos , pues a Cristo para que él nos
colme de su amor. Este es el propósito de
nuestra vida aquí en la tierra. Cuando Jesús nos
pregunta si lo amamos, lo hace no para
condenarnos, sino para hacernos ver lo
imperfecto que suele ser el amor humano y para
invitarnos a dejar que su amor nos transforme , y
así lleguemos a amarlo más. Por el hecho de
habernos amado primero, ahora nosotros
podemos recibir su amor y sentirnos impulsados
a corresponderlo de todo Corazón.
“SENOR SALVADOR MIO , LLENAME
DEL ESPIRITU SANTO , TE LO
RUEGO , PARA QUE YO SEA CAPAZ
DE COMPARTIR LA BUENA NUEVA
CON MIS FAMILIARES ,
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EVENTOS DE LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA ABRIL DE 2016
HISPANIC COMMUNITY EVENTS APRIL OF 2016

PRIMERA COMUNION DE LUNES A JUEVES
DE 10 AM A 2PM EN LA OFICINA DE
EDUCACION RELIGIOSA LOCALIZADA EN EL
SOTANO DE LA ESCUELA . INFORMES CON
LA SRA. NICKY MILO EN EL TELF
718-331-8811

PROXIMOS BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL SABADO 30 DE ABRIL Y 28 DE MAYO, REGISTRARSE EN LA RECTORIA CON EL P. GABRIEL O CON
ALVARO.

El PADRE GABRIEL ESTARA CELEBRANDO
SUS 60TH AÑOS CON UNA FIESTA
ESPECIAL , INTERESADOS EN ASISTIR A
ESTA FIESTA O PARA MAYORES INFORMES
EN LA RECTORIA CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO
718-236-0124

REGISTRACIONES PARA RICA 20170-2018
COMENZARAN EN EL MES DE MAYO ,
MAYORES INFORMES CON EL P. GABRIEL O
CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO EN LA RECTORIA,
TAMBIEN PUEDEN LLAMAR AL 718-236-0124

CCD
REGISTRATIONS
FOR
FIRST
COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION
FOR
CHILDREN ARE OPEN . CLASSES BEGINS IN
SEPTEMBER MORE INFORMATION CALL TO
718-331-8811

NEXT BAPTISMS CELEBRATION IN SPANISH
WILL BE APRIL 30 OR MAY 28, MORE
INFORMATION AT THE RECTORY WITH FR.
GABRIEL O MR. ALVARO.

FR.
GABRIEL
60TH
YEARS
OLD
CELEBRATION WILL BE IN THE 27TH OF
MAY FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO GET
TICKETS CALL TO THE RECTORY
TO
MR. ALVARO 718-2360124

REGISTRATIONS FOR RCIA IN SPANISH BEGINS IN MAY, FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY TO SPEAK
WITH FR. GABRIEL OR MR. ALVARO 728-2360124
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Deanery Youth Day
Sunday, April 17th, 2016 - 1:30-5PM
Where: St. Simon and Jude Parish
Special Guest: ValLimar Jansen
Reminder for this great day of faith and fun which
your child is required to attend as part of their confirmation preparation.
The Deanery Youth Day is sponsored by your Pastor,
and the Religious Education Program. The day will include music, storytelling, inspiration and an encouraging message, ending with a
youth celebration of the Holy Mass. Transportation will be provided by Nikki Milo and
Saint Athanasius and please look for more specific details about this day. Bus pick up
will be around 12-12:30PM and returned back to saint a between 5:30 and 6PM.
First Annual Diocesan Men’s Conference
Saturday April 16, 2016
Bishop DiMarzio will be celebrating the Vigil Mass at 5:00pm
Confessions 1:30 - 2:30pm and 4:00 - 4:30pm
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In your kindness please pray for the sick
Alfonso Aguilar, Marie Bargiacchi, Yadith Beltran, Paul Bergstrom, Lucy Branccio, Christina Blumstein, Paul Bordenca,
Calogero Bordenca, Rosetta Brucculeri, Julia Bruzzese, Anthony Conguista, Mary Lynn D’Angelis, Al De Marco Jr., Dolores Di Rienzo, Joan DeMeyer, Christine Diaz, Frances Falzetta, Carmela Ferrara, Regina Finn, Paul R. Fortuna, Gilda Frasca, Lena Gagliardi,
Patricia Garbato, Maria Gennuso, Patrick Giordano, Baby Jack Hernandez, Paul Kelleher, Stephen Kelleher, Keith Klein, Michelle
Kraft, Rocco Lanzer, Rosa Lauriero, Janet La Via, Ronald Lorenzo, Josephine Leonini, Marie Lombardo, Lynn Marie Longo,
Debra & Nancy Manno, Jack Manno, Paul Marchese, Francisco Marques, Rosa Matrascia, Crystal Mulvey, Elisa Nanlecz,
Victoria Napolitano, Peter Perez, Melanie Ortiz, Ida Russo, Jose Rendon, Michael Drew Sabetelle,
Erick, Angelina & Jenna Scarponi, Joseph Scavone, Marion Tadarniti, Mary Ann Talamo, Peter Tarulli
Please call Rectory weekly for name on list.
Food Pantry
Our St. Vincent de Paul Food Panty is requesting donations of the following items:
Cereal, canned vegetables, soups, peanut butter & jelly, tomato sauce & pasta.
Leave all donations in front of the St. Joseph Altar.
We thank you in advance for helping the needy of our Parish
St. Athanasius Celebrates A
Charismatic Mass
Third Sunday of Every Month
We Will Have *Anointing of The Sick*
at the 10:00 am Mass
Next Anointing Dates:
Apr. 17, 2016
May. 15, 2016
Let The Holy Spirit Lead You
To A Special Blessing
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Gives Back
St. Athanasius should share in the profits.
For each car, truck or van, running or not.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give
back to our church $50/$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don’t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected
vehicle in their driveway that they would like to
dispose of.
Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
(718) 491-2525
All are Welcome!
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Faith Sharing
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.
At what times in your life do you feel Jesus’
presence most clearly?
The Morning Scripture Reflection & Faith Sharing Group
Golden Age Club
Meets every Wednesday at 12:45pm
in the School Auditorium
(During the school year)
All Golden Agers are welcome to join us.
Figlia Maria SS Addolorata
Join them every First Friday to pray
the Rosary in the Nazareth Institute at 8pm.
During May the Rosary is prayed on
Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 8pm
Charismatic Prayer Group
Meets every Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in
the Bishop Kearney Chapel
2201 61st Street
All are welcome to join us
The St. Athanasius Respect Life Ministry
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
Dawn Aiello at (718) 232-3113
April 10, 2016
Rosary Society
The Rosarians welcome all women of the Parish. The Society is dedicated to the Blessed Mother, the growth of the
love of God through Mary. We honor the Blessed Mother by
the constant and reverent praying of the rosary in our daily
life.
We are involved in all Parish activities, liturgical and social –
and keep informed about civic community activities.
Spiritual activities include an Annual Retreat, Annual Communion Breakfast and Baby Shower for Unwed Mothers.
The Society raises money to help our Church continue outreach efforts. The fundraisers include: Christmas Fair, Basket Night, Chinese Auction.
We attend the 10:00am Mass on the Third Sunday of the
month (except July & August) followed by a meeting & light
breakfast in the School.
If interested, please call Barbara @ 718-331-8544 or just
come to the Mass & meeting.
Holy Name Society
New members are welcome to help with our community
service work. The Society is a spiritual organization, a
fraternity of the Catholic Church, spreading devotion to
the Name of Jesus. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!
The present Holy Name Society members dedicate themselves to corporal works in helping our Parish Organizations and School, with various fundraising. The Holy
Name meets every second Sunday of each month (after
the 10 a.m. Mass), except for July & August.
Men of all ages are welcome, especially the fathers of
children attending St. A’s School and Catholic War Veterans are cordially invited to attend. For more info call:
Ed DiGiacomo at:718-836-7917
Make a difference in your community.
Join the Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus are looking for Catholic men,
18 years of age and older, who are committed to making
their community a better place, while supporting their
Church.
Whether it’s doing charitable deeds, making new friends,
or supporting your church, the Knights of Columbus may
be right for you. Find out more by visiting
www.cavallarocouncil.com or call 718-259-5080.
Carmelites Third Order of St. A’s Parish
Lay Carmelites meet on the second Saturday of the month.
he meeting is held in the Rectory basement
at 10:00 A.M. after 9:00 A.M. Mass.
We are located at 2154 61st St. Lay Carmelites are not in a religious
community, but are men and women, married or single, who are people of faith in our parish and wish to live the charism of prayer and devotion to Our Lady in the Carmelite tradition. Are you interested in this
vocation as a Lay Carmelite?
Please call: Patricia 718-837-4013
email: [email protected]
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The MetroCard Mobile Staff will be at
Assemblyman William Colton’s
Community Office
155 Kings Highway
(between West 12 & West 13 Streets)
Brooklyn, NY 11223-1026
(718) 236-1598
April 29, 2016
10:00am to 12 noon
Home Assistance
We are happy to announce that a member of our Parish
owns & operates the :
Right-at-Home
In Home Care and Assistance Agency
7102 20th Ave.
1-347-554-8400 - Asst. Danielle.
Employment Opportunities Available
Please call for details
Specialized Elder Care Services
Providing attendant and companion services
for the elderly with
Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
Over thirty years experience in these
special need cases.
If interested contact Louis at (646) 284-4571
April 10, 2016
Do you need a 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 the Rectory and leave your
name & number.
Support Groups at St. A’s
Bereavement Support meet on Monday evenings from
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m.
In the Nazareth Institute
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 7:30-9:30p.m.
Recovery International a self help group meets every
Thursday 7:30-9:30pm in the Nazareth Institute
Catholic Pilgrimage to Fatima/Lourdes and Paris
September 12 - 22, 2016
Daily Mass, Breakfast and Dinner Daily.
Air from NY-JFK
For a flyer of more info call
Cathie or Mike Milano at 1-800-773-2660
Pilgrimage to Ireland
June 21-29, 2016
Travel with St. Joseph’s College faculty members:
Sr. Grace Rowland, CSJ and Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, SMM
for a detailed brochure call Sister Grace at
631-654-0199 or email
[email protected]
St. Columba
BRAND NEW MONDAY MORNING BINGO
starts April 4 (doors open 8AM)
call 718-338-6265 for more info
Sunday Bulletin Deadlines The Sunday Bulletin must be e-mailed to our printer by 10a.m. Monday. All announcements must be submitted in WRITTEN form only (handwritten, typed, computer,
fax, e-mailed, etc) by 3p.m. Friday. 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 by Email only 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!