Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
25-02 80th Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Telephone (718) 899-2801 Fax (718) 429-6404
Parish Web Site: www.olfatimaparish.org
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Rectory Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 am-12Noon, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Evenings: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm / Sun. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rev. Msgr. John E. Mahoney, Pastor
Rev. Michael Udoh, In Residence and Part Time Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Breen, P.E.
Rev. Edwin H. Lozada, In Residence
Rev. Patrick J. Frawley, In Residence
Rev. James Fedigan S.J., In Residence
Deacon Marco Lopez, Permanent Deacon
Ms. Leslie De Paz, Financial Secretary
Mrs. Anna Maria Mejia, Parish Secretary
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday Liturgy
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am
9:15 am - Family Liturgy (Sept. - May)
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
Weekdays:
Monday thru Friday
7:00 am & 8:30 am
Saturday - 8:30 am
First Fridays and Holy Days - As announced in the Bulletin
INFANT BAPTISMS
For children under 8 years of age, the sacrament is celebrated the
FIRST Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. The parents must register in
the parish office at least 3 weeks prior to the baptism. Both parents
and godparents are expected to attend one catechetical session in
advance, on the Tuesday before the baptism, at 7:00 pm.
SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Before being fully initiated into the sacramental life of the Church,
children over the age of 8 will need catechetical preparation through
the RCIC process. Teenagers and adults will participate in separate
RCIA processes.
CONFIRMATION and COMMUNION
For those already baptized, preparation for these Sacraments will take
place according to the person’s age and knowledge of the Catholic
Faith. For further information contact the Office of Faith Formation
Program.
MARRIAGES
Couples should contact the parish office at least six months in
advance to make the proper arrangements for the Sacrament of
Matrimony.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please contact the parish office.
Mrs. Cassie Zelic, School Principal
25-38 80th Street 429-7031
Sister Patricia Reills PBVM, Pastoral Associate &
Director of Faith Formation
25-02 80th Street 457-3457
Mrs. Josephine Sanges, Director of Music
Mr. Stephen Smith, Principal Organist
Mr. José Aquino, Trustee
Mr. John Blaney, Trustee
HORARIO DE MISAS en español
Domingo
10:30am
Jueves
7:00pm
Dias Festivos: Se publica en el boletín.
EL BAUTISMO DE NIÑOS
Solamente para los niños menores de los 8 años de edad, se celebra
el sacramento el SEGUNDO y el CUARTO domingo del mes a las
2:00pm. Es preciso que los padres se inscriban en la parroquia por
lo menos tres semanas antes del bautismo. Ambos padres y padrinos
deberán asistir a una instrucción catequética, la noche del Martes
anterior al bautizo a las 7:00 pm.
SACRAMENTOS DE LA INICIACION CRISTIANA
Con el propósito de participar plenamente en la vida sacramental de
la Iglesia, los niños mayores de los 8 años de edad, necesitarán
prepararse en el proceso de Iniciación Cristiana Para Niños. Los
jóvenes y los adultos se preparán separadamente en el proceso del
RICA.
CONFIRMACION Y COMUNION
La preparación para estos Sacramentos se cumple según la edad de
la persona y su conocimiento de la Fe Católica. Para más información comunicarse con la Oficina de Formación de la Fe.
MATRIMONIOS
La pareja deberá hacer su solicitud en el despacho pastoral por los
menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda, para entrevistarse
con el sacerdote e iniciar la preparación matrimonial.
UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS
Comunicarse con el despacho pastoral.
RECONCILIATION
A priest is available for Confessions on Saturday afternoon from
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. You can also make an individual appointment.
RECONCILIACION
El Sacramento se celebra semanalmente los sábados de las 3:30 a las
4:30 pm. También se puede fijar una cita para la Confesión otro día
de la semana con un sacerdote.
PARISH DEVOTIONS
Our Lady of Fatima Novena and Rosary
Monday 7:30 pm
DEVOCION EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO
Ultimo Viernes de cada mes.
6:00 pm - Confesiones - Rosario - Novena
7:00 pm - Misa
First Friday: Exposition 10:00 am / Holy Hour 6:30pm, followed
by Benediction & Mass at 7:30 pm.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
8:30 am - Catherine Mahoney
5:00 pm - Giovanni Fama
SUNDAY, JULY 6
8:00 am - Carmine & Concetta Esposito
10:30 am - Remedios Henriquez del Prado
12:00 pm - Wilson Pinos
5:30 pm - For the People of the Parish
MONDAY, JULY 7
7:00 am - Jean Fowles
8:30 am - Patricia Butler
TUESDAY, JULY 8
7:00 am - Sarah Powers
8:30 am - Salvatore & Josephine Acciarito
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
7:00 am - Walter Strakowski
8:30 am - Lucille Mazzoli
THURSDAY, JULY 10
7:00 am - Ann Avery
8:30 am - Gloria Tompkins
7:00 pm - Misa Comunitaria
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Rejoice heartily, O Jerusalem! For see,
your savior comes (Zechariah 9:9-10).
Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and my
God (Psalm 145).
Second Reading — The one who raised Christ from death
will give life to your mortal bodies (Romans 8:9, 11-13).
Gospel — Come, all you who labor and are burdened, and
I will give you rest (Matthew 11:25-30).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9
Tuesday:
Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10
Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7
Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16
Friday:
Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17
Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33
Sunday:
Is 55:10-11; Ps 65:10-14; Rom 8:18-23
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Wednesday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions
St. Benedict
Blessed Virgin Mary
FRIDAY, JULY 11
7:00 am - Angela & Mary Grilli
8:30 am - Francesco Verber
SATURDAY, JULY 12
8:30 am - Edward Malloy
5:00 pm - Marcelo Salas
SUNDAY, JULY 13
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
10:30 am - Aura Lozano
12:00 pm - John & Johanna Blaney
5:30 pm - Philip McCauley
Please pray for the sick: Msgr. Edward
Breen, Father Jack Newell, Wayne Warren,
Alex & Olivia Murillo, Margaret Grabowski,
Jennifer Garcia Yepes
Please pray for the deceased: Leonor Agudelo, Ana
& Moises Chiquito, Blanca Leonor Lopez, Guillermina
De Besser
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Nuestro Salvador es un pacificador
que reina hasta los confines de la tierra (Zacarías 9:9-10).
Salmo — Siempre bendeciré tu nombre, mi rey y mi Dios
(Salmo 145 [144]).
Segunda lectura — Si por el Espíritu matan las obras de
la carne, vivirán en el Espíritu de Dios
(Romanos 8: 9, 11-13).
Evangelio — Vengan a mí los que se sientan cargados y
agobiados, porque yo los aliviaré (Mateo 11:25-30).
THE RIGHT DIRECTION
If we walk one step toward God, God will run ten
steps toward us.
EN DIRECCION CORRECTA
Si damos un paso hacia Dios, Dios correrá diez pasos
hacia nosotros.
FINDING PEACE
If you want peace, work for justice.
ENCONTRANDO PAZ
Si quieres la paz, lucha por la justicia.
—Pope Paul VI
—Papa Pablo VI
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 6, 2014
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”
“Vengan a mí, todos los que están fatigados y agobiados por la carga, y yo los aliviaré”.
— Matthew 11:28
MONSIGNOR BREEN
We wish to announce that Msgr. Edward Breen, our Pastor Emeritus, who faithfully served as the third Pastor of
Our Lady of Fatima from 1987-2004, has officially moved to the Bishop Mugavero Residence for Senior Priests in
Douglaston, as of last Monday, June 16th. We wish Msgr. Breen many happy and healthy years and promise him our
prayers. Msgr. Breen’s address is: 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY 11362
MONSEÑOR BREEN
Deseamos comunicarles que Mons. Edward Breen, nuestro Pastor Emérito, quien sirvió fielmente como el tercer
párroco de Nuestra Señora de Fátima 1987-2004, se ha trasladado oficialmente a la Residencia Obispo Mugavero
para Sacerdotes Mayores en Douglaston, a partir del pasado lunes, 16 de junio. Le deseamos a Mons. Breen muchos
años felices y saludables y prometemos tenerlo en nuestras oraciones.
La dirección de Mons. Breen es: 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY 11362
COLLECTIONS
June 29, 2014 - $5,001.00
Poor Box - $85.00
Second Collection (Peter’s Pence) - $1,234.00
June 30, 2013 - $4,833.00
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
CONGRATULATIONS– WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL IN PLEDGES, BUT WE WANT TO GO WAY, WAY
OVER THE GOAL! Our sincere thanks for your generosity during the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal. Your
gifts and pledges will have a lasting impact on or ability to serve the People of God here in Brooklyn and
Queens.
As of June 23rd our parish had 165 pledges for a total of $58,758 which represents 109% of our parish goal
($53,901). Of this amount, $45,698 has already been paid. This means that about 16% of our registered parish
families have already pledged almost 100% of our parish goal! Your generosity is crucial to providing vital pastoral,
charitable and educational ministries throughout the Diocese and all gifts, great or small, help us to do God’s work.
We thank ALL who have pledged so far and urge every family to make an effort to support the Appeal.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL MONIES RECEIVED OVER THE GOAL WILL BE RETURNED TO THE PARISH
AND WILL ASSIST US IN MEETING OUR MANY EXPENSES. WE STILL NEED 77 ADDITONAL PLEDGES TO
EQUAL LAST YEAR’S TOTAL OF 242. PLEASE HELP US!!
May God bless each one of us for responding to this call with so much enthusiasm and generosity!
IMPORTANT MEETING
There will be an important meeting for all the members of the Pastoral Planning Council (PPC) and the Parish Finance
Committee on this Tuesday, July 8th at 7:30 P.M. in the Fatima Room. Please make every effort to be present.
HEALING MASS
Father Joseph Faller will celebrate a Healing Mass in our parish on Wednesday, July 16th at 7:30 P.M. All are welcome.
PRO-LIFE CORNER – The right to life is questioned or flat out denied on the basis of majority vote or
the so-called rights of women to choose to kill her own child. This is the direct result of a culture of
relativism when there is no consequence for bad behavior. Believing that we can do whatever we want
without any negative consequence fuels every revolt against God. Pope John Paul II
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Dear Parishioners,
Last Friday our nation celebrated the 238th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. As we
reflect on the courage, dedication and commitment of our country’s founders, we should pray for all those
fine men and women who serve in the military, guaranteeing that our freedoms are protected from those
who would seek to do us harm. It is wonderful to witness the great international spirit generated by the
World Cup Events taking place in Brazil. Yet we are also saddened by the continued sectarian violence
in Nigeria and the growing conflict in Iraq, both fueled by radial Islamic jihadists. In other areas Christians
are victimized by oppression and intolerance. Let us pray that the basic human rights of “life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness,” proclaimed by the Declaration of Independence, will be expanded and protected
throughout the world!
Msgr. Mahoney
Queridos Feligreses:
El viernes pasado nuestra nación celebro el 238 aniversario de la Declaración de la Independencia.
Al reflexionar sobre el coraje, la dedicación y el compromiso de los fundadores de nuestro país, debemos
orar por todos esos buenos hombres y mujeres que sirven en las fuerzas armadas, lo que garantiza que
nuestras libertades están protegidas de aquellos que tratan de hacernos daño. Es maravilloso ver el gran
espíritu internacional generada por los eventos de la Copa Mundial que se lleva a cabo en Brasil. Sin
embargo, también estamos entristecidos por la violencia sectaria que continúa en Nigeria y el creciente
conflicto en Irak, tanto alimentada por los yihadistas islámicos radiales. En otras áreas los cristianos son
víctimas de la opresión y la intolerancia. Oremos para que los derechos humanos básicos de la "vida,
libertad y la búsqueda de la felicidad", proclamado por la Declaración de la Independencia, se ampliarán
y protegidas en todo el mundo!
Mons. Mahoney
PARISH CALENDAR
Any parish groups or organizations that were unable to attend last Monday’s Calendar Meeting are reminded to submit
their dates for 2014-2015 to the rectory office, c/o Msgr. Mahoney or Anna Maria so that they can be included on the
parish calendar.
CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL
Cualquiera de los grupos parroquiales que no pudieron asistir al Calendario de reuniones de el lunes pasado se les
recuerda presentar sus fechas para 2014-2015 a la oficina de la rectoría, c/o mons. Mahoney o Anna Maria, para que
puedan ser incluidos en el calendario de la parroquia.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL GIVES BACK
Our Lady of Fatima 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 at (718) 491-2525. Thanks for your participation!
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS!
EVANGELIZATION TEAM MEETING
There will be a meeting of the Evangelization Team on Saturday, July 19th at 11:00 AM in the rectory.
If anyone is interested in joining the team, please contact Msgr. Mahoney at the rectory office
718-899-2801.
OUR LADY OF CHIQUINQUIRA
There will a Special Mass in honor of Our Lady of Chiquinquira, Patroness of Colombia, on Thursday,
July 10th at 7:00 P.M.
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE CHIQUINQUIRA
Habrá una misa especial en honor de Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá, Patrona de Colombia, el jueves,
10 de julio a 7:00 P.M.
SUMMER MISSION APPEAL
The Annual Summer Mission Appeal will take place at all the Masses on the weekend of July 19-20.
The Appeal Collection will be taken on behalf of the Passionist Missions.
THE PARISH OF ST. MARTIN DE PORRES
583 Throop Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Promoting the Canonization of Monsignor Bernard J. Quinn
Among the saintly persons whose portraits are elegantly adorning the ceiling of our new co-Cathedral is Msgr.
Bernard J. Quinn. This Brooklyn priest was only 52 years old when he died on April 7th, 1940, but has bequeathed to
us a legacy of his life giving, sacrificial priestly ministry, which imitated the Good Shepherd who gave his life for his
sheep. In his willingness “to shed the last drop of his life blood for the least” among his people, Fr. Quinn put his life
on the line in founding an orphanage for black children which is now incorporated under Little Flower Children and
Family Services of New York.
Fr. Quinn, as he was known by everyone, is the quintessential fatherly priest for our diocese. Though he
founded St. Peter Claver Church for Blacks, it drew people from just about all the parishes in the diocese, on account of
his magnetic saintliness. People found refuge there in St. Therese, the Little Flower, Fr. Quinn’s soul mate, who never
failed him is bestowing her heavenly help to all those who sought her intercession. Parishioners from all the parishes of
our diocese are invited to promote the canonization of Fr. Quinn by seeking his intercession for recovery from illness,
and for answers to their various supplications by obtaining his prayer card which are now available, along with brochures
on Fr. Quinn’s life. For prayer cards and brochures, please contact the Parish of St. Martin de Porres.
THE DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2014
The cost is $45.00 per person.
This Course will be held at:
Our Lady of Fatima
25-02 80 Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Class 1: Saturday, September 27th, 2014
Time: 9:30 am—4:00 pm
Call today 631– 360-9720
Driver Education Consultants
Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage - March 12-20, 2015
500th Anniversary—St. Therese of Avila
Visiting Fatima, Lisbon, Avila, Madrid, Segovia, Toledo
Bishop Octavio Cisneros, Spiritual Director
For brochure call Lucille, Regine Tours 1-800-Catholic x208
50%/50% ANNUAL GRAND RAFFLE
OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH
25-02 80th Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
50%/50% (*) (**) As follows:
1st Prize: $3,000.00
2nd Prize: 1,500.00
3rd Prize: $500.00
RAFFLE
RIFA
(*) above prizes if all tickets are sold or
(**) 30%, 15%, 5% of 50 % of tickets sold.
DRAWING: Sunday, July 13, 2014
Fatima Room Basement
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ticket Price @$20.00/each
Tickets available after masses or at the rectory
For more information call (718) 899-2801
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Our Lady of Fatima Parish will soon be introducing the option of ON-LINE GIVING to our parishioners.
PARISH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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PPC & FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, July 8th at 7:30 P.M.
MASS IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF CHINQUINQUIRA
Thursday, July 10th at 7:00 P.M.
MISA DE SANACION Y CONSAGRACIÓN A LA
PRECIOSÍSIMA SANGRE DE CRISTO
Sabado 12 de Julio a las 12 de Mediodia
GRAND RAFFLE DRAWING
Sunday, July 13th at 1:00 P.M.
HEALING MASS
Wednesday, July 16th at 7:30 PM
FOURTH ANNUAL PARISH GOLF OUTING
Monday, September 22nd
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Fatima
25-02 Calle 80, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Invitación:
Misa Solemne y
Consagración
y Renovación a
la Preciosísima
Sangre de
Nuestro Señor
Jesucristo
FECHA: Sábado 12 de Julio de 2014
HORA: 12:00 AM Rosario de la Sangre de Cristo
12:30 AM Santa Misa de Sanación y Consagración
a la Preciosísima Sangre de Jesucristo
Como llegar a la Iglesia—Tren 7: Hasta la 74,
tomar el Bus Q47 hasta la calle 80 y 25 Avenida
Para mas informacion llamar a Beatriz al 718-779-2818
Misa Anual en Honor a Nuestra Señora
del Rosario de Chiquinquirá - Patrona de Colombia