March 20, 2016 - St. Athanasius Church

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St. Athanasius Church
March 20, 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 BreaMrs
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, March 20: Palm Sunday
8:30 Mary Tuohy DeMola
9:45 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
10:00 Rosary Society - Rosary & Alfred Igneri
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - Concetta & Ignazio Ilardi
11:30 ITAL. - Anna & Francesco, Fortunata &
Giambattisia and Verna & Marie Viterbo
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Joseph Barbieri
Monday, March 21:
7:00 Gerard & Robert Agoglia
9:00 Giovanni Furio
Tuesday, March 22
7:00 Maria & Antonio Giordano
9:00 Vincent Esposito
St. Anthony Novena Week 2
7:00p St. Anthony Novena Week 2
Wednesday, March 23:
7:00 Charlie Brown
9:00 Pietro Ferrantelli
Thursday, March 24: Holy Thursday
9:00 Morning Prayer
7:30 Chrism Mass - Upper Church
Hank Sosnowski
8:00 Chrism Mass - Spanish - Lower Church
Friday, March 25: Good Friday
9:00 Morning Prayer
3:00 Passion of the Lord - English
5:30 Passion of the Lord - Italian
7:00 Passion of the Lord - Spanish
Saturday, March 26:Holy Saturday
9:00 Morning Prayer
7:30 Easter Vigil Mass - Filippo Martracia
Upper Church
7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
Sunday, March 27: Easter Sunday
8:30 Raymond Aumente
9:45 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
10:00 Arthur Vignapiano
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - Valentino-Nicola Marinelli
11:30 ITAL. - Agostino Sasso, Maria Annunziata
Mazzella, Giovan Giuseppe Sasso
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 NO MASS
March 20, 2016
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 Antonio & Concetta Sigona
requested by Connie Sigona
ALTAR WINE: In Loving Memory of Paula Davis requested by Mom Jo Pellegrini
CANDLES: In Loving Memory Eugenio Argiro requested
by Maria & Sebastian Colella
SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Joseph Di
Donna requested by Romano/Furio Family
SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Joseph Di
Donna requested by Romano/Furio Family
KNIGHTS-OF-COLUMBUS ROSE: In Loving Memory of
Lucy Fortini requested by Tubiolo Family
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)
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Dates to Remember:
Sat. Mar. 26
Blessing of Easter Food
during Morning Prayer
Sun. Mar. 27 Blessing of Children & Their Easter
Baskets at 10:00am Mass
Sun. Apr. 3
Divine Mercy Sunday
There will be 2 Collections on
Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday
Please be as generous as possible
Thank You,
Msgr. Cassato
Empty Baskets (Wicker) for gifts
c) Make your own Themed Baskets
All the proceeds go to St. A’s School
Jun 5, 12
May 1, 22(2),
Jul 31
Jun 12(2), 26
Aug 14 Jul 10, 24,
Aug 21, 28 Jul 3(2), 10(2), 17,
Sep.
Sep 4, 11, 24, 31(2) Aug 14(2)
11,
18, 25
Sep 4, 11(2), 18(2),
25, Oct.
Oct. 2, 9,
25(2), Oct. 2(2), 9,
9, 17,
23
16, 23(2)
23, 30
Nov. 27
Nov. 6(2), 27(2)
Nov. 6,
Dec. 11(2)
28,
Please return Lenten Coin Folders
Holy Thursday, Good Friday,
Holy Saturday or Easter Sunday
Time
Date
7:00
am
Easter Egg Hunt
Our Goal - $80,000.00
Pledge - $27,630.00
Received - $10,893.00
All money collected above the goal
Generations of Faith
Our Goal - $ 865,000.00
Pledged - $ 1,762,000.00
Received - $ 320,000.00
St. Athanasius Parish will get half of
all money received.
Please continue to make your payments
Saturday March 26
12:00pm - 3:00pm
School Auditorium
(Outside weather permitting)
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2016 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
PENANCE MONDAY, March 21st:
Confessions
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
HOLY THURSDAY, March 24th:
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers - Upper Church
7:30 p.m. - Lord’s Supper in English - Upper Church
8:00 p.m. - Lord’s Supper in Spanish - Lower Church
Church open until Midnight for Adoration
GOOD FRIDAY, March 25th:
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers - Upper Church
Divine Mercy Novena
3:00 p.m. - Solemn Passion - in English - Upper Church
5:00 p.m. - Spanish Procession
5:30 p.m. - Solemn Passion - in Italian - Upper Church
7:00 p.m. - Solemn Passion - in Spanish - Outside Church
HOLY SATURDAY, March 26th:
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers - Upper Church
Divine Mercy Novena
9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers - in Spanish - Lower Church
7:30 p.m. - EASTER VIGIL MASS - in Spanish - Lower Church
7:30 p.m. - EASTER VIGIL MASS - Upper Church
EASTER SUNDAY, March 27th:
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Mass - in English - Upper Church
Divine Mercy Novena
Mass - in English - Upper Church
Mass - in Spanish - Lower Church
Mass - in English - Upper Church
Mass - in Italian - Lower Church
Spanish Procession
Mass - in Spanish - Upper Church
6:00 p.m. NO MASS TONIGHT
March 20, 2016
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Traditional Procession of
GOOD FRIDAY
Sponsored by the Parish Committees of
St. Athanasius – St. Bernadette – St. Dominic – St. Finbar
St. Frances Cabrini – St. Mary, Mother of Jesus – Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Rosalia/ Regina Pacis – Sts. Simon and Jude
March 25th, 2016 -- 8:00 PM
Main Celebrant and Homilist
Most Rev. Paul Sanchez D.D.
Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn
with Priests, Deacons and Parishioners of the Cluster
Closing Ceremony at
St. MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS
85th Street-23th AVE Brooklyn
Blessing with the Relic of the True Cross
All Participants are requested to carry a candle.
Procession: will start at 68th St and 20th Ave. Proceed to 20th Ave.
Left at 75th St. to Stillwell Ave. Make a right turn on 23rd Ave. to 85th St.
All are invited to participate in this beautiful Devotion
Tradizionale Processione del
Venerdi` Santo
Organizzata dalle Parrocchie di:
Sant’Atanasio – St. Bernadette – San Domenico – St. Finbar
St. Frances Cabrini – Santa Maria, Madre di Gesu’– Nostra Signora di Guadalupe
Santa Rosalia/ Regina Pacis – Sts. Simon and Jude
25 marzo 2016 8:00 PM
Sara` presente
S.E. Rev.ma Paul Sanchez D.D.
VESCOVO Ausiliare della Diocesi di Brooklyn
con Sacerdoti, Diaconi e Parrocchiani del vicinato
CERIMONIA FINALE NELLA CHIESA
SANTA MARIA, MADRE DI GESU’
85ma strada e 23ma Avenue Brooklyn
OMELIA PREDICATA DAL VESCOVO Sanchez
BENEDIZIONE CONCLUSIVA CON LA RELIQUIA DELLA SANTA CROCE
OGNI FEDELE E` PREGATO DI PORTARE UNA CANDELA
La processione avrà inizio dalla 68.ma Strada e 20.ma Ave. Continuera` fino alla 75.ma
Strada. dove girerà a sinistra fino a Stillwell Avenue dove girera’ a destra alla 23.ma Avenue
fino a 85.ma Srada davanti alla Chiesa di Santa Maria, Madre di Gesu’
PARTECIPIAMO NUMEROSI
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Youth Ministry
Way of the Cross
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
7:00 PM
Start at St. Dominic
to St. Frances Cabrini
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.
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Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
VENERDI’ SANTO, 25 MARZO 2016
ANNUALE PROCESSIONE DEL VENERDI’ SANTO
PER LE STRADE DELLA NOSTRA COMMUNITA’
INIZIO PROCESSIONE A 20 Ave e 68 Strade
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di marzo
PER LA DOMENICA DELLE PALME
(Carlo Maria Martini)
Ti chiediamo, Signore Gesù,
di guidarci in questo cammino
verso Gerusalemme e verso la Pasqua.
TRADIZIONALE PROCESSIONE DEL VENERDI’
SANTO 25 marzo 2016 8:00 PM– le nove parrocchie di
St. Athanasius , St. Bernadette - St. Dominic, St. Finbar ,
St. Frances Cabrini, St. Mary Mother Of Jesus, Our Lady
Of Guadalupe, St. Rosalia – Regina Pacis, Sts. Simon
And Jude vi invitano a partecipare alla Via della Croce
del Venerdi’ Santo.
Ciascuno di noi intuisce che tu,
andando in questo modo a Gerusalemme,
porti in te un grande mistero,
che svela il senso della nostra vita,
delle nostre fatiche e della nostra morte,
ma insieme il senso della nostra gioia
e il significato del nostro cammino umano.
Donaci di verificare sui tuoi passi
i nostri passi di ogni giorno.
Concedici di capire, in questa settimana che stiamo
iniziando,
come tu ci hai accolto con amore,
fino a morire per noi,
e come l'ulivo vuole ricordarci
che la redenzione e la pace da te donate
hanno un caro prezzo,
quello della tua morte.
Solo allora potremo vivere nel tuo mistero
di morte e di risurrezione,
mistero che ci consente di andare
per le strade del mondo
non più come viandanti
senza luce e senza speranza,
ma come uomini e donne
liberati della libertà dei figli di Dio.
Sara` presente S.E. Rev.ma Paul Sanchez D.D.,
Vescovo Ausiliare della Diocesi di Brooklyn con
Sacerdoti, Diaconi e Parrocchiani del vicinato.
“L’angolo della Sapienza”
PERSEGUITATO O CONTRADDETTO?
(Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Non farmi mai cadere nell'errore volgare d'immaginarmi
di essere perseguitato quando sono contraddetto.
VI INVITIAMO A RINGRAZIARE I SACERDOTI E
DIACONI per tutto il loro enorme lavoro. Giovedi’
Santo, 24 marzo, giorno dedicato all’istituzione del
sacerdozio e dell’Eucarestia, vi invitiamo a mandare un
ringraziamento ai nostri sacerdoti e i diaconi, precisando
il vostro apprezzamento nei confronti del loro operato.
Grazie.
Cerimonia finale nella Chiesa di Santa Maria, Madre di
Gesu a ’85ma strada e 23ma Avenue Brooklyn.
Omelia predicata dal Vescovo Sanchez. Benedizione
conclusiva con la reliquia della Santa Croce. Ogni fedele
e` pregato di portare una candela.
La processione avrà inizio dalla 68.ma Strada e 20.ma
Ave. Continuera` fino alla 75.ma Strada. dove girerà a
sinistra fino a Stillwell Avenue dove girera’ a destra alla
23.ma Avenue fino a 85.ma Strada davanti alla Chiesa di
Santa Maria, Madre di Gesu’. Partecipiamo Numerosi
GIOVEDI’ SANTO, 24 MARZO:
9:00 a.m. – Preghiere del Mattino
7:30 p.m. – Ultima Cena - Chiesa aperta fino a
mezzanotte per adorazione.
VENERDI’ SANTO, 25 MARZO:
9:00 a.m. - Preghiere del Mattino seguita dalla Novena
della Divina Misericordia
3:00 p.m.– Passione - in Inglese –Chiesa superiore
5:30 p.m. - Passione– (in Italiano) – Chiesa superiore
PARTENZA
PASSIONE
PER
LA
PROCESSIONE
DOPO
LA
SABATO SANTO, 26 MARZO:
9:00 a.m. - Preghiere del Mattino seguita dalla Novena
della Divina Misericordia
8:00 p.m. – Vigilia di Pasqua - Chiesa piano superiore
DOMENICA DI PASQUA, 27 MARZO
Per la Santa Pasqua l’orario delle Messe rimano uguale a
tutte le altre domeniche con l’eccezione che DOMENICA
DI PASQUA NON C’E’ LA MESSA DELLE 6:00PM
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DOMINGO DE RAMOS DE LA PASION DEL SEÑOR
Cuando leelmos los relatos de la Pasión de
Cristo, siempre surge la ilusión de que ojalá todo hubiera sido distinto. Ojalá no lo hubieran traicionado, Cuanto odio y crueldad demuestra el
Ser humano en ciertas ocasiones.
Dedique tiempo hoy a leer la Pasión de Cristo y
pídale al Señor que lo llene de su amor. Sitúese
en el aposento alto, en Getsemaní o en el monte
de la cruxifición. Por fe , contemple a aque que
dio su vida para que usted alcanzara la libertad.
Cuando nos colocamos junto a Jesús, en medio
Pero todo esto era necesario por que era el plan
de todos estos sucesos, podemos experimentar
de Dios para la Salvación del genero
hunuestra propia redención de un modo directo,
mano. Ojalá hubiera habido otra solución, pero
profundo y transformador.
obviamente no la hubo. Era necesario el sacrificio perfecto de Cristo para obtener la Salvación.
LA SEMANA SANTA
Sin El , estaríamos eternamente condenados!
Leyendo la pasión de Cristo
empezamos a Hemos llegado a la Semana Santa , la Semana
reconocer que la situación de la humanidad era y Mayor de nuestra Fe Católica donde , todos los
Cristianos nos volcamos a un encuentro de amor persigue siendo , inevitablemente fatal.
Tan complete era la obediente sumisión de
Jesús a su padre que , aunque fue falsamente
acusado, torturado y crucificado, llegó incluso a
perdonar a sus perseguidores y pidió a las
mujeres que no lloraran por él. Tal vez nos
disguste pensar en la sangre que Jesús sudaba
en el huerto de Getsemaní y en la angustia que
le causaba la muerte que pronto sufriría . Sin
embargo , esta idea produce en nostros , al
mismo tiempo , un extraordinario sentido de gratitud , por que nos recuerda todo lo que nuestro
Señor sufrió para salvarnos. A medida que el
Espiritu Santo nos dé ojos de Fe para ver la
pasión de Cristo, el disgust y el rehazo se enfocarán en nuestro propio pecado , por que
veremos claramente que fue precisamente por
nuestras maldades e injusticias que Cristo
sufrió.
sonal con Cristo y donde a la vez renovamos las
promesas de Ser amigos y fieles servidores de Dios
Nuestro Señor.
El dia de hoy comienza con una ceremonia solemne
donde se hara la bendición de las palmas , seguida la
bendición salimos a la calle a proclamar que Jesús es
nuestro Rey y Salvador .
Durante el Lunes, Martes y Miercoles terminamos de
ultimar detalles para prepararnos a la celebración del
Santo Triduo Pascual que comenzará el Jueves Santo con la ceremonia de la Ultima Cena donde conmemoraremos la Institución de la Eucaristía, el Sacerdocio y el Mandamiento del amor ,seguido el
Viernes Santo con la celebración de la Pasión, el
Sabado Santo en la mañana acompañaremos a
Maria Madre del Dolor en la soledad de la tumba y
llegaremos en la noche del Sabado para dar gloria a
Jesús en la Vigilia Pascual. El Domingo
culminaremos con la celebración de la Pascua. Ven y
participa con nosotros en esta celebración de Fe y
amor. !!!
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EVENTOS DE LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA MARZO DE 2016
HISPANIC COMMUNITY EVENTS MARCH OF 2016
REGISTRACIONES PARA CATEQUESIS DE
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
REGISTRACIONES
DE
LA
ESCUELA
ELEMENTAL COMIENZAN A PARTIR DEL 1
DE FEBRERO ERO , MAYORES INFORMES
EN LA RECTORIA CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO
718-236-0124.
PROXIMOS BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL SABADO 30 DE ABRIL Y 28 DE MAYO , PUEDEN
REGISTRARSE EN LA RECTORIA CON EL
P. GABRIEL O CON
ALVARO.
CCD
REGISTRATIONS
FOR
FIRST
COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION
FOR
CHILDREN ARE OPEN . CLASSES BEGINS IN
SEPTEMBER MORE INFORMATION CALL TO
718-331-8811
ST. ATHANASIUS SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS
FOR NEW STUDENTS STARTS ON JANUARY
11 . FOR MORE INFORMATION AND
REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE
CONTACT
MR. ALVARO IN THE RECTORY 718-236-0124
NEXT BAPTISMS CELEBRATION IN SPANISH
WILL BE APRIL 30 & MAY 28 ( SPANISH)
MORE INFORMATION AT THE RECTORY
WITH FR. GABRIEL O MR. ALVARO.
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In your kindness please pray for the sick
Alfonso Aguilar, Yadith Beltran, Paul Bergstrom, Lucy Branccio, Christina Blumstein, Paul Bordenca, Calogero Bordenca,
Rosetta Brucculeri, Julia Bruzzese, 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, Maria Loffredo, Marie Lombardo, Lynn Marie Longo, Debra & Nancy Manno,
Jack Mano, 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
Let The Holy Spirit Lead You
To A Special Blessing
All are Welcome!
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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
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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.
What is the difference between being
righteous and being self righteous?
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
March 20, 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
February 26, 2016
March 18, 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
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
March 20, 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
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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!