July 24, 2016 - St. Francis of Assisi

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, July 24 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Gn 18:20-32 Col 2:12-14 Lk 11:1-13
8:00 A.M.
9:30 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
12:30 P.M
Felicia Briffa
The Papp Family
For the People of St. Francis of Assisi
Maria Filiberti
Guido & Mary Console
Antonio DiPompo Pasquale Delia
Calogero Restivo
Filomena Antonelli
Carmela Piraneo
Filomena Fosco
MONDAY, July 25 - Saint James, Apostle
Readings:
9:00 A.M.
2 Cor 4:7-15 Mt 20:20-28
Marie Salamone
TUESDAY, July 26 - Saints Joachim & Anne, Parents of
Readings: Jer 14:17-22 Mt 13:36-43
9:00 A.M.
Joseph Salamone
the Blessed Virgin Mary
WEDNESDAY, July 27 - Weekday
Readings:
9:00 A.M.
Jer 15:10, 16-21 Mt 13:44-46
Jennie Oliveto
THURSDAY, July 28 - Weekday
Readings:
Jer 18:1-6 Mt 13:47-53
9:00 A.M.
Victor Salamone
FRIDAY, July 29 - Saint Martha
Readings:
9:00 A.M.
Jer 26:1-9 Jn 11:19-27
Pietro Zuliani
CCD Classes Resume on September 18, 2016
REGISTRATION NEVER CLOSES
If you have a child in public school, you can
register by calling the rectory (718) 728-7801.
Diocesan guidelines require two years of
instructions prior to the reception of a Sacrament.
Are you being called to share your faith? Love
working with children?
Think about volunteering as a catechist/
teacher in our CCD program!
If interested, contact our new Director of Faith
Formation, Kristina Blair,
by phone 718.728.7801 or by email
[email protected].
SATURDAY, July 30 - Weekday
Readings:
Jer 26:11-16, 24 Mt 14:1-12
9:00 A.M.
Purgatorial Society
Guiseppina Bombara
Marian Gallagher
Lucia Borgia
Sylvester Guerriero
Albert Lanzara
Marian Celio
Edo Bracali
For the People of St. Francis of Assisi
5:00 P.M.
SUNDAY, July 31 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
8:00 A.M.
9:30 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
12:30 P.M
Eccl 1:2, 2:21-23 Col 3:1-5, 9-11 Lk 12:13-21
Matthew & Mary Cecco
Delia Volpe
Michael Wildes
Maria Filiberti
Antonio DiPompo
Carmela Piraneo
Niki, Camillo & Maria DelGreco
Filomena Fosco
Filomena Antonelli
Are you interested in
being Baptized or complete
your initiation by the
reception of the Sacraments
of Eucharist and/or
Confirmation? Please call
the Rectory for information
about the Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Weekly Offering
Fr. Victor’s New Church Project
The weekend of August 6th
and 7th, the second collection
will be for Fr. Victor’s new
church building. He will
preach at all the masses that
weekend asking for our
support in helping him build a
new church. His parishioners
have paid 50% of the cost so
far. Nigeria economy, like the
economy in so many places
including the United States is
not doing well and has slowed
down this project. Any
support we can give to Fr.
Victor will be greatly
appreciated.
Thank you.
Thank you for your continued
generosity of giving each week. Your
weekly offering helps us pay our
monthly bills. Please remember if
you miss a week for any reason, try
to make up for it the following week
or when you return.
The Collection/Donation
for the weekend:
July 16/17 Collection
$ 4914.00
Replenish Parish Reserves $ 1471.00
School parents must use church envelopes.
SUMMER WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
As the nice weather provides us with
weekend opportunities to get away,
please do not forget your weekly
envelopes.
Summer will be upon us and I am asking
if you are planning to be away, please
consider submitting your summer envelopes before you leave. It is essential because those monies are important to help
us pay our summer bills and keep our
budget balanced. As you know our fiscal
year ends August 31, 2016, so it is important we have a balanced budget.
Thank you very much for your continued
sacrifices in supporting our parish. We
could not pay our monthly bills without
your generosity. I appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Have a peaceful, prayerful, enjoyable and
safe summer!
AIR CONDITIONING
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
The warm weather is upon us and
thank God our Church is air
conditioned. However, it is very
difficult to please everyone. Some
say the Church is nice and cool,
others it’s too cold, and some say
it’s a little warm. If you are
sensitive to the cold, may I
suggest that you bring a sweater
or sit on the schoolyard side of
the Church. It tends to be a little
warmer on that side because of
the sun shining through the
windows.
The theme of this year’s Annual
Catholic Appeal is “Share the Joy of
the Gospel”. Anyone who wishes to
make a donation may take an appeal form which is available at the
back of church. Those who were
not able to pledge to the
Generations of Faith Campaign, but
can make a donation to the appeal,
it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Our goal for the appeal is $39,189.
Thus far $25,250.00 has been
pledged and $18,736.00 has been
received. This support comes from
105 donors. I thank you for your
generosity.
Summer Rectory Office Hours have begun
and will end Monday, September 5th
Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, September 6th
SUMMER RECTORY OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Thursday:
9:00 am to 12 noon * 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday :
9:00 am to 12 noon * 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
(NO EVENING HOURS)
Saturday:
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday:
CLOSED
Holidays:
CLOSED
Remember in your prayers all those
in our parish who are sick, that they
may find health and comfort:
Memorials for the Week
of July 24, 2016
James Nunez, Vincent Wytak,
Carol Ross, Rolondo Larrondo,
Jeffrey Hyans, Jessica St. Preux,
Al Ciani, Alesha Moses, Elizabeth Quartuccia,
Kathleen Newton, Samantha Fabrizi, Nancy
McCaffrey, Christopher Wojtalik, Marie Guerriero,
Theresa Pacheco, William Goss, Luke Pacheco,
Vincenza Papa, Jim Schneggenburger,
Anthony Criscuolo, Ann Anselmi, Alice Franklin,
Saverio Giordano, John Ross, Terri Kornalewski,
Samantha O’Sullivan, Marilyn Miller,
Domenica Brandon, Lenny Franklin, John Carmody,
Jennie Bizocco, Rosario Duran, Patricia Hili,
Edena Iorfida, Mary DeGloria,
Charles Formosa, Millie Peri, Vivian Papa,
Joel Steinmann, Carlos Arevalo,
Dr. Arthur N. Gualtieri, Anna Governali,
Antonio Postiglione, Annette Conway,
Mario Tamburello, Victoria Garratt
ALTAR BREAD
For this week is donated
in loving memory of
Lucia Borgia
Requested by
John & Sandra Sucich
ALTAR CANDLES
Are dedicated to
Albert Lanzara
This was requested by
John & Sandra Sucich
Also remember in your prayers all the
deceased of the Parish.
Please remember to continue to pray for
vocations to the priesthood, religious life,
diaconate, and married life.
85th Anniversary Book
of Prayer Intentions
Remember our book of prayer
intentions will remain throughout
our anniversary year in front of
the statue of St. Francis of Assisi.
Please feel free to write your
prayer intentions in it. These
intentions will be remembered
every Sunday throughout the anniversary year in the prayer of the
faithful.
FOCUS:
Our heavenly Father lovingly
watches over us and provides for
what we most truly need.
Jesus taught throughout his life
and ministry that God the Father
watches over us and provides for
what we most need. We must try
to trust and rely upon God a little
more each day and ask him for
the deepest desires of our heart.
For whoever seeks, finds; and
whoever knocks has the door
opened.
SUMMER PRAYER
May our loving God watch over you and
keep alive in your heart all that you
have learned this year. Amen.
Keep your mind on God. Remember to
pray often and to celebrate your faith,
at home with your family, and at Mass
with your faith family. Amen.
Keep your faith in God. Let all the joys
of summer remind you of God’s
goodness. Never forget that God is
always with you, no matter what.
Amen.
May the God of all creation, who comes
to us in Jesus, and lives among us in the
Holy Spirit, keep you safe, happy, and
holy this summer and always. Amen.
When going on
vacation and you
need to know the
nearest Catholic
Church,
www.masstimes.org
will assist you.
Enjoy the summer!
SFA Blood Drive will be
Sunday, September 11th
PARKING IN THE SCHOOL YARD
When parking in the school yard, please
DO NOT park in front of the garbage
dumpsters. Those areas are not proper
places to park. Thank you for your
cooperation.
Please Consider Remembering
St. Francis of Assisi Parish in your
Will.
SUMMER DRESS– We
are all aware of the
warm days of summer
that are upon us. We
are very fortunate
that our church is air-conditioned.
Please dress appropriately when
coming to Mass.
Thank you.
Society of St. Vincent
de Paul Gives Back
For each car, truck or
van, running or not, St.
Vincent de Paul will
give back to St. Francis of Assisi
$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 at
(718) 491-2525.
Marian Pilgrimage to
Washington, D.C.
On Sat. Oct 29, 2016 Bishop DiMarzio
is leading the Diocese in the Marian
Pilgrimage to Washington DC. The
day will begin at 6:00 AM to leave the
parish for a bus ride arriving at the
Shrine in Washington, D.C. by 11:00
AM. The day will include a multilingual Rosary service at 12 Noon,
celebration of the Sacrament of Confession, and a Concelebrated Mass to
begin at 3:00 PM. Departure from
the Shrine will be by 5:00 PM. The
cost for this day trip is $52.00 per person. If you are interested, please call
Susan at the rectory as soon as possible in order for us to order a bus for
the day. Capacity of the bus is 50 people. Any questions, please feel free to
call the rectory.
CRAFT TABLE DONATIONS
Greetings Fellow Crocheters, Knitters
and Crafters,
It's that time of year, our Annual
Festival will be on Saturday,
September 24th, 2016 and I could use
your help. Your kind donations have
raised needed funds for our Church
and School. Blankets and children's
items, sweaters, hats, scarves are a
huge request along with shawls, tissue
box covers and kitchen décor.
* PLEASE DROP OFF
YOUR DONATIONS
MARKED
“FESTIVAL” AT THE
RECTORY *
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE – JULY 2016
Sat. July 23rd
5pm
Samantha Dee, Abigail Vorlicek
Sun. July 24th
8am
Luke Curatallo
9:30am
Richard Fabrizi, Julian Visca
11am
Gabriella Soldo, Frankie Marzella
12:30pm no servers available
2pm
Wedding-Julian Visca, Isabella Ronacher
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Sat. July 30th
5pm
Samantha Dee, Emma McCloskey
Sun. July 31st
8am
Fiona Hosey
9:30am
Christopher DeViccaro, Rocco Marchesona, Kayley Burns
11am
Jeremy Burgos, Frankie Marzella, Richard Fabrizi
12:30pm no servers available
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
THIS WEEK
July 24 - July 30
NEXT WEEK
July 31 - August 6
Sunday, July 24
Sunday, July 31
2nd Collection Air Conditioning
1:30 P.M. Baptisms - Church
Monday, July 25
Monday, August 1
Tuesday, July 26
Tuesday, August 2
6:30 P.M. AA - Rectory Basement
Wednesday, July 27
6:30 P.M. AA - Rectory Basement
Wednesday, August 3
Thursday, August 4
Thursday, July 28
Friday, July 29
Saturday, July 30
Our Parish Calendar will be
published weekly. Please submit
changes or updates to
[email protected]
Thank you for keeping our Parish
up to date!
Friday, August 5
Saturday, August 6