August 28, 2016 - St. Athanasius Church
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August 28, 2016 - St. Athanasius Church
Page 1 St. Athanasius Church August 28, 2016 St. Athanasius Church PARISH STAFF Pastor 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 Brooklyn, New York Deacon Dante Colandrea Deacon William Kelly Deacon Jaime Cobham The Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood, New York Director of Music Ministries Mrs. Karen Caponiti, A.A., B.S., Diplom Kunst 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 Page 2 St. Athanasius Church Sunday, Aug 28: 8:30 Tony & Pat Fusco 9:45 Spanish Mass - Lower Church 10:00 Dolores & Albert Niciforo 11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - Ann & Dom Vastano 11:30 ITAL. - Mimmo Scavuzzo 1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church 6:00 Rosita & Vito Calabrese Monday, Aug 29: 9:00 Andrew Harkness Tuesday, Aug 30: 9:00 Nunziata Davi Wednesday, Aug 31: 9:00 Vito & Maria Viterbo Rosa & Vito Gallino Thursday, Sept 1: 9:00 Vito, Vincenzo & Carmela Maniscalco Friday, Sept 2: First Friday 9:00 Angelina Minagro Saturday, Sept 3: 9:00 Filippo Lia 5:30 Joseph & Carmela Arena 7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church Sunday, Sept 4: 8:30 Joseph Romersa 9:45 Spanish Mass - Lower Church 10:00 Vito Costa & Aldo Inguanti 11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - John J. Fox 11:30 ITAL. - Defunti Membri della GISA 1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church 6:00 Oronzo & Anna Pietanza Lorenzo & Isabella Bolognini & Family August 28, 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 In Loving Memory of Antonio & Concetta Sigona requested by Connie Sigona ALTAR WINE: In Loving Memory of Ermenegildo Franco & Antonio Anello requested by Wife/Daughter Betty & Daughter/Grandaughter Lucille CANDLES: In Loving Memory of Luigi Ungaro requested by Nina De Monte & Family SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of John J. Fox requested by Rita & Robert Fox SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of John J. Fox requested by Rita & Robert Fox KNIGHTS-OF-COLUMBUS ROSE: In Loving Memory of Fred Rubino, Anthony Conguista & Joseph Barbieri requested by Camille Lo Biondo Our Call to Christian Stewardship Baptismal arrangements are made every Wed. evening from 6:30-7:30 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. Page 3 St. Athanasius Church St. Athanasius Rectory Summer Hours July 1 - September 6 Julio 1 - Septiembre 6 Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 7:30.p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Closed There is No 7:00 AM Mass during July & August August 28, 2016 Memorialize Missilette Covers One name per cover 10 covers for $25.00 See Deacon Dante or call (917) 602-3793 HeartShare Human Services of New York will be selling raffles on the weekend of Sept. 10-11. Available for Memorialization Items from the original St. Athanasius Church are being restored. They are available for memorialization. This is a beautiful way to remember a deceased loved one. If you are interested in one or more of the items, please contact Msgr. Cassato at the rectory. Below is a list of the items for memorialization and the cost: St. Vincent de Paul Statue $ 2,750 St. Lucy Statue $ 1,500 The following items have been memorialized: Tabernacle $ 3,500 In Memory of Paul Romersa Holy Water Stand/Fonts $ 2,500 In Memory of Paul Addrizzo Holy Water Stand/Fonts $ 2,500 In Memory of Nicolo Pomo St. Therese of Liseaux Statue $ 1,500 In Memory of Philip Coticelli Large Candelabra (set of 2) $ 750 In Memory of Michael & Diane Sabatelle and Family Small Candelabra (set of 2) $ 500 In Memory of Deceased Members of Licastro & Del Re Families RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Oct. 9, 23 Nov. 6, Dec. 4 Oct. 23 Time Adults who would be interested in becoming Catholic, or Catholic adults, 16 years and over who have never received Communion And Confirmation Please contact: Fr. Ron at (718) 236-0124 ext. 13 After September 1st Oct. 9, 16, 23 Date 7 am 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal Our Goal - $80,000.00 Pledged - $79,525.00 Received - $51,100.00 All money collected above the goal returns directly to St. Athanasius Generations of Faith Our Goal - $ 865,000.00 Pledged - $ 1,760,000.00 Received - $ 420,000.00 St. Athanasius Parish will get half of all money received. Please continue to make your payments Page 4 St. Athanasius Church August 28, 2016 St. Athanasius School New Registration for September 2016 is ongoing. Please call the office - 718-236-4791 Or Send email to [email protected] Please bring the following at the time of registration: Birth Certificate Baptismal Certificate (If Catholic) Immunization Data Most recent Report Card (if applicable and any educational or psychological testing results (ex. I.E.P.) Parish Envelope Number - Home Parish The fee for School Registration is $175.00 per child. This fee is due at the time of registration. 2016 Parish Bazaar Sponsors Administrators for the Professions $2,500 Broadway Stages $1,500 Carco Builders Corp $1,000 Maimonides Medical Center $1,000 St. A’s Sport Program $1,000 Aievoli Funeral Home $ 500 Allegretti Family $ 500 GISA $ 500 Golden Age $ 500 Michael DeLuca Funeral Director $ 500 Scarpaci Funeral Home $ 500 Top Banana $ 500 Pat Adams $ 500 Anthony Pastorelli Funeral Director $ 250 Holy Name $ 250 Rosary Society $ 250 Addolorata Society $ 250 William G. Iafe Inc. $ 250 Knights of Columbus $ 250 Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home $ 150 Page 5 St. Athanasius Church August 28, 2016 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Classes for the 2016-2017 year will BEGIN ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016, 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016, 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. if you have not registered your child, do so Now. Classes are filling up quickly. REGISTRATION SCHEDULE BEGINNING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 MONDAY, TUESDAY & THURSDAY 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 10:00am to 1:30p, ONLY* *NOTE: There will be NO registration Wednesdays after 1:30 and no registration on Saturdays. ++++SPECIAL ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION DATES++++ SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 1 p.m to 3 p.m. 10 a.m to 3 p.m. A NEW Registration Form must be completed for ALL PRESENT STUDENTS as well as for new students to the program Anyone registering a child for the First Grade must submit a copy of their Baptismal Certificate TUITION: $120 per child for 1 or 2 children, 3 or more children $295. More than 3 children $50 additional per child. Cash or Money Order Only is preferred. **** AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION, A $75 MINIMUM DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED TO HOLD A SEAT FOR YOUR CHILD. Anyone registering a child for the First Grade must submit a copy the Baptismal Certificate. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Nicoletta Milo Director of Faith Formation (718) 331-8811 MONDAY through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FAITH FORMATION OFFICE - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Currently we are planning our 2016-2017 Faith Formation Program for children grades 1-7. As you can imagine, volunteer teachers, aids, and other assistants are essential to the success of our program. Though we have been blessed with many volunteers to assist us in our ministry, the rapid growth of our Parish finds us in need of still more. A gift of time in volunteer ministry could be a way of contributing to the mission of our Parish. I encourage you to consider volunteering for such a position in our Faith Formation Program. The time commitment - 1 1/2 hours of class time on Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and/or on Saturday 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Full training will be provided. All you truly need is a willingness to help in nurturing the Faith Formation of our Parish’s young people. If you are interested please call the Faith Formation Office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The phone number is 718-331-8811 We thank you for considering this invitation, and we hope to talk to you soon!! In Christ, Nicoletta Milo, Director of Faith Formation Rev. Ronald D’Antonio, Moderator Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor Page 6 St. Athanasius Church August 28, 2016 BISHOP KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL NEW TACHS PREP COURSE Rising 8th grade students can sign up for TACHS Prep offered at Bishop Kearney High School. The prep classes will take place every Tuesday from September 13th - November 1st from 4-6 pm. Fee: $250 Payments are due by Thursday, September 1st. ===================================================== Bishop Kearney High School is seeking to hire a licensed CDL school bus driver. All interested and qualified applicants are invited to call Maria at (718)236-6363 ext. 251 Rosary Society Annual “Day of Recollection” Monday, September 26, 2016 Come join the Rosarians on their annual day retreat to San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, NJ “where God and Sea Meet” Relax, rest, renew and return home filled with the graces of your visit. Donation: $55.00 Includes continental buffet breakfast on arrival and full hot lunch, as well as round trip bus transportation to and from St. A’s. Must meet the bus before 7:45 a.m. outside the church. We leave at 8 a.m. sharp and depart from San Alfonso around 3 p.m. to return home. Please make reservations as soon as possible to reserve your seat. Last chance will be at our September Rosary Meeting on September 18, 2016. Call AnnMarie DeMartino, 718-338-0940 or Barbara Pulice, 718-331-8544 SOYP 2016 Summer Outdoor Youth Program - Tuesday Nights 6:30-9:30pm August 30 – FINAL NIGHT/OLYMPIC NIGHT – Games, Rides, Friendly competitions, Cooking Competition, Pancakes, Live Music Page 7 St. Athanasius Church August 28, 2016 Call to Music Ministry! St. Athanasius Adult Choir Are you looking for your call to ministry and fellowship? Do you enjoy music as an integral part of your worship experience? Perhaps it is time for you to try the St. Athanasius Adult Choir. We are currently recruiting new members for our fall season beginning September 15th - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, you do not have to be able to read music. You must, however, attend our weekly rehearsals on Thursday evenings at 7:30pm, our 11:30am Sunday Masses and various other Holy Days. Your stewardship is a responsibility; you must be present weekly, on time and prepared. Your ministry matters. It's the perfect time to return or to be a beginner; you will be most welcome and we'll guide you in all you need. Join us for September through Christmas and see if it's what you've been looking for. The musical tradition of the Catholic Church is over 2000 years old and is a treasure of immeasurable value. Let music help deepen your faith; make it a part of your daily life. Share. Sing. Pray twice. Contact: Karen Caponiti, Director of Music Ministries, after any of the Masses or at [email protected], sometime before September 15th. Keep watch in future bulletins for more information on our Children's Choir! Page 8 St. Athanasius Church August 28, 2016 Bollettino Settimanale Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’) CAPODANNO A PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - DAL 27 DICEMBRE 2016 AL 3 GENNAIO 2017 CON VISITA A LAS VEGAS E ALTRE CITTA’ IN CALIFORNIA PRENOTAZIONI E PAGAMENTO ENTRO IL 15 SETTEMBRE DIACONO DANTE 917-602-3793 Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA Riflessione del mese di agosto CHI È IL PIÙ FORTE? Un giorno, la pietra disse: «Sono la più forte!». Udendo ciò, il ferro disse: «Sono più forte di te! Lo vuoi vedere?». Subito, i due lottarono fino a quando la pietra fu ridotta in polvere. Il ferro disse a sua volta: «lo sono il più forte! Udendolo, il fuoco disse: «lo sono più forte te! Lo vuoi vedere?». Allora i due lottarono finché il ferro fu fuso. Il fuoco disse a sua volta: «lo sì che sono forte!». Udendo ciò, l'acqua disse: «lo sono più forte di te! Se vuoi te lo dimostro». Allora, lottarono fin quando il fuoco fu spento. L'acqua disse a sua volta: «Sono io la più forte!». Udendola il sole disse: «lo sono più forte ancora! Guarda!». I due lottarono finché il sole fece evaporare l'acqua. Il sole disse a sua volta: «Sono io il più forte!». Udendolo, la nube disse: «lo sono più forte ancora! Guarda!». I due lottarono finché la nube nascose il sole. La nube disse a sua volta: «Sono io la più forte!». Ma il vento disse: «lo sono più forte di te! Te lo dimostro». Allora i due lottarono fin quando il vento soffiò via la nube ed essa sparì. ll vento disse a sua volta: «lo sì, che sono forte!». I monti dissero: «Noi siamo più forti di te! Guarda!». Subito i due lottarono fino a che il vento restò preso tra le catene dei monti. I monti, a loro volta, dissero: «Siamo i più forti!». Ma sentendoli, l'uomo disse: «lo sono più forte di voi! E, se lo volete vedere...». L'uomo, dotato di grande intelligenza, perforò i monti, impedendo che bloccassero il vento. Dominando il potere dei monti, l'uomo proclamò: «lo sono la creatura più forte che esista!». Ma poi venne la morte, e l'uomo che si credeva intelligente e tanto forte, con un ultimo respiro, morì. La morte a sua volta disse: Sono io la più forte! Perché prima o poi tutto muore e finisce nel nulla" La morte già festeggiava quando, inatteso, venne un uomo e, dopo soli tre giorni dalla morte, risuscitò, vincendo la morte. Questo Gesù è la pietra che, scartata da voi, costruttori è diventata testata d'angolo... “L’angolo della Sapienza” (La Fede) "Come ogni essere umano, anche il credente è immerso nelle fatiche e nei dolori quotidiani. Ma trova nella fede una lente che gli permette di vedere le stesse cose di sempre sotto una luce nuova. La fede non cambia il paesaggio, ma modifica lo sguardo dell'uomo". PER IL VIAGGIO A LAKE GEORGE & LAKE PLACID, NY – la partenza e’ il 17 ottobre. $505 a persona – Per informazioni e prenotazioni telefonare a Diacono Dante 917-602-3793. TeleMATER New York City LA TELEVISIONE CATTOLICA ITALIANA IN AMERICA – Santa Messa e Rosario ogni giorno dal Santuario della Madonna di Pompei in New York City. Programmi culturali e religiosi 24 ore al giorno. Trasmissioni giornaliere dall’Italia. Per informazioni telefonare al 646 – 823 9697 oppure andare a 25 Carmine Street NY, NY 10014. Potete anche contattare via Internet [email protected] Visitate il sito www.telemater.org VIAGGIO IN ITALIA CON PADRE RON per concludere l’estate - in collaborazione con le Parrochie di San Dominic e St. Thomas Aquinas – dal 2 al 9 settembre – Pellegrinaggio a Roma con udienza Papale, visita alla Porta Santa e alle quattro maggiori Basiliche – il gruppo sara’ presente alla canonizzazione di Madre Maria Teresa di Calcutta. $3,199 a persona per stanza doppia. Per prenotazioni telefonare al 718 – 680-5600. CAPODANNO IN CALIFORNIA con partenza il 27 dicembre 2016 con ritorno il 3 gennaio 2017. Prima tappa a Las Vegas. In California si visita San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Malibu e Hollywood. Giorno di capodanno si assite alla famosa Parada delle Rose in Pasadena. Per informazioni Diacono Dante 917- 602-3793. DATA DA APPUNTARE SUL VOSTRO CALENDARIO – DOMENICA, 2 OTTOBRE 2016 alle 3 del pomeriggio. – processione annuale dell’Apostolato Italiano con inizio da Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. La processione terminera’ alla Cattedrale di San Giuseppe nei pressi del Barclay Center. Dopo la processione seguira’ la Santa Messa in onore dell’Angelo Custode. ASSISTENZA PASTORALE - Gentilmente informateci se voi oppure qualche vostro famigliare ha bisogno di una visita in ospedale da un nostro sacerdote. Telefonate all’ufficio pastorale al 718-236-0124 e date il nome del paziente, il numero della stanza, ed il nome dell’ospedale. Se il malato non puo’ venire in chiesa per ascoltare la Messa, uno dei nostri ministri eucharistici puo’ portare la Comunione alla vostra casa. Page 9 St. Athanasius Church August 28, 2016 TOMADO DE LA PALABRA ENTRE NOSOTROS XXII DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Hay una actitud que la sociedad por lo general no promueve: la humildad. Esto se debe en gran medida a que el mundo no comprende lo que es la humildad. Ante todo, la humildad entraña fe y confianza en Dios, de la misma manera que lo opuesto, la arrogancia, es esencialmente gloriarse de sí mismo y menospreciar a Dios. Una persona humilde cree que Dios es Bueno y encuentra la Fortaleza necesaria para perseverar en emdio de Fuertes tentaciones y terribles pruebas; en cambio, el arrogante se distancia de Dios y se encierra en su propia burbuja egocéntrica incapaz de resistir las dificultades ni compreder el significado del sufrimiento. La esencia de la humildad radica en saber que somos beneficiaries de la generosa e inmerecida misericordia de Dios. Cuando conocemos el amor generoso y compasivo de Jesús, nos damos cuenta que de , en realidad, somos mendigos y no diferentes de aquellas personas que para el mundo son insignificantes;nos damos cuenta de que todos somos hermanos y que estamos llamados a ser solidarios también con los que ocupan “el ultimo lugar” y compartir con ellos el amor que hemos recibido. Jesús es el ejemplo perfecto de humildad. Fue tan humilde que se hizo llamar hermano nuestro y se identificó con la condición pecadora y la debilidad del género humano, hasta hacerse hombre como nosotros, con el fin de salvarnos. De la misma forma, Jesús nos pide que tengamos la humildad necesaria para aceptar como hermanos a los necesitados y attender a sus necesidades. Jesús siempre vela por nuestros intereses, y nos pide que hagamos lo mismo por el projimo. En la Misa hoy, pídele al Señor que te muestre el precio que él pagó para librarte del pecado y deja que su amor te mueva a compartir ese amor con cuantos te rodean. Que todos nos comprometamos a ayudar a nuestros hermanos, para que juntos glorifiquemos a Jesús, Nuestro Humilde Redentor !!! Page 10 St. Athanasius Church August 28, 2016 EVENTOS DE LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA - AGOSTO DE 2016 HISPANIC COMMUNITY EVENTS AUGUST OF 2016 REGISTRACIONES PARA PRIMERA COMUNION ESTAN ABIERTAS 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 27 DE AGOSTO Y 24 DE SEPTIEMBRE ,REGISTRARSE EN LA RECTORIA CON EL P. GABRIEL O CON ALVARO. REGISTRACIONES PARA RICA 2016-2017 COMENZARON EL DOMINGO 29 DE MAYO , MAYORES INFORMES CON EL P. GABRIEL O CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO EN LA RECTORIA, TAMBIEN PUEDEN LLAMAR AL 718-236-0124 REGISTRACIONES ABIERTA PARA NUESTRA ACADEMIA SAN ATANASIO DESDE LOS GRADOS DE NURSERY HASTA 8º , PARA MAS INFORMACION COMUNICARSE CON LA SRA. JOJANA BREA AL TELEFONO 718-236-4791 Y AHI PUEDE RECIBIR TODA LA INFORMACION DETALLADA PARA REGISTRAR. CCD REGISTRATIONS FOR FIRST COMMUNION FOR CHILDREN ARE OPEN FROM MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 10 TO 2PM IN THE SCHOOL BASEMENT . CLASSES BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER MORE INFORMATION CALL TO 718-331-8811 NEXT BAPTISMS CELEBRATION IN SPANISH WILL BE AUGUST 27 & SEPTEMBRE 24 , FOR MORE INFORMATION AT THE RECTORY WITH FR. GABRIEL O MR. ALVARO. REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR RCIA IN SPANISH FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY TO SPEAK WITH FR. GABRIEL OR MR. ALVARO 718-236-0124 REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN FOR OUR ST. ATHANASIUS ACADEMY , WE HAVE ROOM FROM NURSERY TO GRADE 7TH , FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL JOJANNA TO 718-236-4791 Page 11 St. Athanasius Church August 28, 2016 Page 12 St. Athanasius Church August 28, 2016 In your kindness please pray for the sick Nina Amico, Marie Bargiacchi, Yadith Beltran, Paul Bergstrom, , Christina Blumstein, Paul Bordenca, Calogero Bordenca, Lucy Branccio,Michael Brech, Rosetta Brucculeri, Julia Bruzzese, Mary Lynn D’Angelis, Al De Marco Jr., Stacey Di Fiore, Dolores De Rienzo, Joan DeMeyer, Christine Diaz, Joann Dolan, Frances Falzetta, Carmela Ferrara, Regina Finn, Paul R. Fortuna, Lena Gagliardi, Maria Gennuso, Patrick Giordano, Baby Paul Kelleher, Stephen Kelleher, Elicia Klein, Keith Klein, Michelle Kraft, Rocco Lanzer, Rosa Lauriero, Josephine Leonini, Ronald Lorenzo, Marie Lombardo, Lynn Marie Longo, Rosa Matrascia, Crystal Mulvey, Victoria Napolitano, Danny Persico, Peter Perez, Jose Rendon, Sergio Riveria, Alfred Rizzo, Joseph Scavone, George Schwerdtman, Mary Ann Talamo, Peter Tarulli, Yari Vitale 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 Date Sept. 18, 2016 Let The Holy Spirit Lead You To A Special Blessing All are Welcome! 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 Bensonhurst Center Pastoral Care Department Is looking for volunteers for our Chapel. We need assistance with transporting our residents from the floors to the Chapel. Wednesday from 12pm to 3pm and Sundays from 8am to 12pm Sr. Teresita is the Dir. Of Pastoral Care 718-885-8484 Ext. 732 Page 13 St. Athanasius Church 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. 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. Opening Date Sept. 14, 2016 Figlia Maria SS Addolorata Join them every First Friday to pray the Rosary in the Nazareth Institute 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 August 28, 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] Page 14 St. Athanasius Church August 28, 2016 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 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. Friday August 26, 2016 10:00am to 12 noon Bereavement Support meets on Monday evening from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. In the Nazareth Institute. 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 A Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage to Catholic Cuba Bishop Octavio Cisneros Spiritual Director March 24 - 31, 2017 Join us aboard Celestyal Cruises With visits to: Our Lady of Cobre, Havana, Punta Frances, Cienfuegos For a Brochure call Lucille at Regina Tours 1-800-CATHOLIC x 208 Support Groups at St. A’s 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 for nervous people. Free Flu Shots Thurs., Aug 25 11AM-1PM Duane Reade 20 Bay 25 St Brooklyn, NY 11214 Elderly mother (98 yrs old) and daughter (59) looking for an apartment. Can only afford $800 rent. Please call Frances at 718 256-0807 Housekeeper $ 5.00 per hour If you need help cleaning call: Rose Garofolo at (718) 837-3635 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!