April 21, 2013 - St. Athanasius Church

St. Athanasius
Church
St. Athanasius
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PARISH
AprilSTAFF
21, 2013
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
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, B.A., KHS
Mrs. Madelon Vitucci
Mrs. Lucy Acosta-Pugliese, B.A., M.S. Ed.
Mr. Christopher Irizari
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
Principal:
Pastoral Administration:
Mrs. Marie Skroly
Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri
Mrs. Lorraine Garone-Tesoro,
M.A., M.S. Ed.
Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Theresa Simon
The Rectory is also the home of our Parish Priests. We ask you to respect their home
by observing Rectory Office Hours and by calling in advance for an appointment.
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: 10:00 AM (Lower Church)
1:00 PM (Upper Church)
ITALIAN
11:30 AM (Lower Church)
WEEKDAY MASSES: 7 and 9 AM
MORNING PRAYER:
Monday-Saturday 8:45 AM
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]
Faith Formation Office:
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 331-8811
Fax. (718) 331-2582
Director of Faith Formation:
Mrs. Nicoletta Milo
Our Church is Handicap Accessible.
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)
Day: 7, 9 (English)
Night:
7:30 PM (Italian) Upper Church
7:30 PM (Spanish) Lower Church
BAPTISM: First & Third Sunday at 2:30 PM.
Parents make arrangements with Deacon.
Both parents & godparents must attend a
Baptismal Instruction Class on last Tuesday of
month in the evening.
FIRST FRIDAY: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament after last morning Mass concluding with
Benediction at 7:30 PM. Italian Mass at 8 PM
(Sept-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 21st:
8:30 Frank Loiacono
9:45 FIRST COMMUNION
Rosary Society – MaryAnn Mascetti
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 FIRST COMMUNION
PURG. SOCIETY, Josephine Aufiero
11:30 ITAL. – Angela e Giuseppe Marchiano,
Francesco e Rosaria Alamia
1:00 Spanish Mass - Lola Cobham - Upper Church
2:30 Christopher Annunziata & Daniela Russo, Wedd.
4:00 Spanish Wedding
6:00 Annamaria & Bruno Codispoti
Monday, April 22nd:
7:00 Rose Circosta
9:00 Francesco Sabatino
Tuesday, April 23rd:
7:00 Maria, Giuseppe, Anna, Sofia Ferrantelli
Maria Arena
9:00 Rosa, Giovanni & Rocco Strangio
St. Anthony Novena - #6
7pm St. Anthony Novena with Benediction - #6
Wednesday, April 24th:
7:00 Pietro Ferrantelli
9:00 Giovanni Furio
Thursday, April 25th:
7:00 Angelina Minagro
9:00 Cherry Ann Raagas, Sulpicia Busa
Friday, April 26th:
7:00 Edward Loffredo
9:00 For Alll Souls
Saturday, April 27th:
9:00 Emanuel & Rose De Luca
10:30 Frank Russo, Mem. Mass
1:00 Spanish Wedding
3:00 Bruno Speziale & Jessica Bruno, Wedd.
5:30 Frank, Antoinette & Joseph Schicchi
7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
Sunday, April 28th:
8:30 Michael Lepore
10:00 Rose Pompanio
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY, Benedetto Conti &
Carmela Baptism
11:30 ITAL. - Difunti - Antonacci & LoRusso Families
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Vincent & Elena Lo Biondo
April 21, 2013
PASTORAL CARE Please don’t forget to inform us if you are going to be
hospitalized so one of our priests can visit. Provide us with your name,
hospital, room number, phone number and, when possible, how long you
will be hospitalized. If you are unable to attend Mass, due to poor health,
illness or advanced age, please call so a Eucharistic Minister can bring
Communion to you. Anointing of the Sick may be requested because of
scheduled surgery or treatment for a life-threatening illness. Call us prior
to your surgery or treatment. Anointing of the Sick at Mass may be celebrated before you go into the hospital. Directly inform one of our priests or
call one of our Pastoral Administrators.
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 Thomas Bagnati requested by Jennie De Pinto
Altar Wine: In Loving Memory of Ralph Priola requested by marie & Ed DiGiacomo
Candles: In Loving Memory of Grace & Pasquale
Lovecchio requested by daughter, Mary
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Raymond
Joseph Alessi requested by wife, Ann
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of John Calia
requested by children, Lawrence & Grace
Knights of Columbus Right-to-Life Rose: In Loving Memory of Anthony Contini & Michael Petolino requested by Mary Contini
BAPTISMAL IN-TAKE:
Baptismal arrangements are made every Wed. evening from 7-8:30 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.
Please Turn Off
Cell Phones
Our Call to Christian Stewardship
Apr. 14, 2013 - $12,507.00
Apr. 8, 2012 - $26,449.00
Please increase your weekly donation by $1.00
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Calendar....
Thu., Apr. 25
7:30pm Spring Fling at El Caribe
Thu., May 2
Feast of St. Athanasius
7:00 pm Tri-lingual Mass
with Celebrant Bishop Paul Sanchez
Chief Joseph Esposito is the Honoree
Refreshments and special guests to follow
in the Auditorium
Religious Education News
Faith Formation Office: Registration for Religious Education Classes will begin on Monday,
May 6, 2013 for the 2013-2014 school year.
A New Registration Form must be completed
for All Present Students as well as new students to our program.
Registration at the Faith Formation Office,
Monday thru Thursday 10a.m. - 2 p. m.
Tuition is $120 each for 1 or 2 children; 3 or
more children is $50 each.
Anyone registering for the First Grade must present a copy of the Baptismal Certificate.
If someone is a member of another parish and
wishes to attend our program, a Release Form is
required from the other parish. Also, if the child
has already received a Sacrament from another
parish, we need a Certificate stating reception of
the Sacrament.
If you have any questions, please call Nicoletta
Milo, Director of Faith Formation at (718) 3318811
Bishop Kearney H.S. 2013
Girls Summer Enrichment Camps
Come and catch the Kearney SPIRIT!! We invite
all girls in grades 6-8 to join us during the weeks
of July 8th and July 15th. We are holding sports
camps for Volleyball and Basketball. New this
year to Bishop Kearney is our Girls Summer Enrichment Program. Classes will include Digital
Photography, a variety of Computer Courses,
Math, Book Club, Simpsons in Literature, Science Lab & T.V. Station Workshop!!
To see our full brochure with course descriptions
and to obtain an application please visit our website in the Summer Camps 2013 section www.bishopkearneyhs.org or call (718) 236-6363
x261
2013 Annual Catholic Appeal
Our Goal - $79,000.00
Received - $52,000.00
Please be as generous as possible!
All money collected above the goal
returns directly to St. Athanasius
Trip to Six Flags Great Adventure
Saturday - May 11, 2013
All Day and Night
Rollercoaster’s - Games - Shows - All you can eat buffet
Youth/Family Mass in the Park
Do it all, join us, youth and families of the Bensonhurst Cluster.
School Bus Transportation provided to and from St. Frances Cabrini ( Bay 11th and 86th St.)
Tickets for only $50.00. (If paid before May 1st)
Call/text 718-490-4469 or email [email protected] to register or for more information.
Sponsored by the Bensonhurst Cluster Office of Youth Ministry
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St. Athanasius School
See How We Sparkle
6th Annual Spring Fling
Thursday, April 25, 2013 at
The El Caribe, 7 p.m.
Tickets $50. per person
Available at the Rectory
Monday - Wednesday
(from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
DONATIONS WANTED
We are in need of donation for our Spring
Fling. Any NEW (UNUSED) items such as
iPods, electronics, ladies handbags, jewelry
and gift cards would be appreciated. If you
would like to donation, please contact the
Rectory: 718-236-0124.
Adult Confirmation Classes
End on Wed., May 15th with Practice
Confirmation - May19th 11:30 Mass.
EASTER DUTY:
After a person has received First Communion, he or
she must receive Communion at least once a year,
during the Easter Season. The Easter Season begins
with the First Sunday of Lent (Feb. 17th) and continues
until Trinity Sunday (May 26th).
The StARs Book Club will hold their next meeting on Wed., April 24th at 7:30pm in the Nazareth
Institute. Our reading selection for this month is
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. All
women are welcome to join us for a friendly discussion with coffee & dessert
The following Memorials for June - Aug 2013 are available:
Host
Wine
Candles
Sanctuary Lamp
Sanctuary
Lamp
Aug. 4,
18, 25
Aug. 18,
25
July 21
Aug. 11,18, 25
July 21
Aug. 25
Every 54 Hours…
The Thin Blue Line Fades to Black
Heroes Behind The Badge recounts the harrowing
stories of law enforcement officers who were caught
in the line of fire and survived, and those who made
the ultimate sacrifice.
MOVIE SCREENING
CHRISTIAN CULTURAL CENTER
12020 Flatlands Avenue Brooklyn
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013
7:30 pm (Doors open at 6:30)
Tickets $20 (adults) $10 (children under 12)
Purchase tickets at our website www.metronycops.org
Or contact us at [email protected]
(917) 673-0647
Proceeds to benefit
The National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund
and Metro NY C.O.P.S.
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April 21, 2013
Salon de Fiestas para Rentar
Caballeros de Colon –Consejo Cavallaro
Salon & Banquete disponibles
Localizado en el 7211 20 Avenida
Fiestas de Cumpleaños , Aniversarios , Fiestas de 15 y Babyshowers ,
Fiestas de Familia, Fiestas de Compañias
Cenas para despues de Funerales, Actividades Sociales
Para mayores informes llamar al:
732-861-1297 o 718-259-5080
El consejo de los Caballeros de Colon esta buscando hombres de 18 años en adelante para que se
integren con su organización fraterna que tienen alreedor del mundo. Venga e integrese con el Consejo Joseph B Cavallaro # 4884 Localizado en el 7211 20 Avenida. Nuestro Capellan es Msgr David
Cassato y estamos asociados con la Parroquia San Atanasio. Para mayores informes puede comunicarse al 718-259-5080 (dejar un mensaje en Ingles si le es posible) estaremos regresando su
llamada en cuanto sea posible, tambien puede comunicarse al 732-861-1297. Los Caballeros de Colon estaran gustosos de recibirlo y junto con ustedes continuar nuestra labor de caridad alrededor del
mundo.
Remember When?
This week I would like to pay tribute to some of the priests who have served our Parish in the
past.
Father Michael Hunt served the parishioners of our Parish during the 1960’s and 1970’s. He
was a moderator for the Rosary Society and was involved in many of the card parties and dinner
dances. Personally, as a child I liked his friendly smile and his homilies were always so interesting to
me. He was transferred to Saint Francis deChantel where he celebrated his 50th anniversary Mass. He
passed away on November 4, 2000.
Do you remember our Parish during the 1960’s? If you do, you would also remember Father
Victor Boyle. Father Boyle was part of our Parish family and was Director of the CCD program from
1960-1970. The program consisted of 800 public school children. Father Boyle was very involved in
his work so he visited classrooms, gave homework and follow-up testing. I am told that he tested the
teachers as well! Father Boyle also saw the youth growing and drifting away from the Church. Therefore, in 1964 he founded the Teenage Club or TAC and expanded the youth program. It was a multifaceted program which featured an annual play, held dances and also provided spiritual guidance.
Father Boyle was also the sports moderator. He along with a group of parishioners secured the
lease for the ball field on 53rd street. Father Boyle came back to visit Saint Athanasius a couple of
years ago, and greeted people after the Mass.
Father John Wilson succeeded Father Boyle as Director of CCD. Father Wilson became known
for meeting and greeting each and every bus as it arrived with children for release-time instruction.
Also, on rainy days he would supply umbrellas for them as well. The children loved and appreciated
his gentle ways. He was also the moderator for the Rosarians and he was well liked by many because
of his warm nature. He was transferred to the Holy Family Parish.
Our Parish grew and prospered because all these men dedicated their lives to teaching parishioners both young and old, that God loves us all!
Jackie Mazzola-Santulli
If you have any memories you’d like to share, please feel free to contact me at (347) 554-0831 or leave
them at the rectory.
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Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
25 APRILE 2013 - EL CARIBE - ANNUALE “SPRING FLING”
RICAVATO DELLA SERATA VA ALLA NOSTRA
SCUOLA DI SAN ATANASIO
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di aprile
COSCIENZA
Molti autori spirituali hanno paragonato l'anima ad una
stanza chiusa. Quanto più si spalanca la finestra ed entra la
luce, tanto più si potranno notare i difetti, la sporcizia, gli
oggetti senza valore e quelli guasti che vi sono accumulati.
Nell'esame, con l'aiuto della luce della grazia, ci conosciamo
come in realtà siamo (cioè come siamo innanzi a Dio)...
Quando non vediamo di che cosa pentirci, non è, di solito,
perché manchino colpe e peccati, ma perché siamo chiusi
alla luce di Dio, che ci indica in ogni momento la situazione
della nostra anima. Se si chiude la finestra la stanza rimane
buia; allora non si vedono la polvere, la sedia fuori posto, il
quadro storto e altri disordini e imperfezioni, forse gravi.
OGGI, DOMENICA, 21 APRILE - G.I.S.A. GRUPPO
ITALIANO SAN ATANASIO – terra’ la riuniuone generale
mensile alle 4:30pm nella sala riunione della scuola. Come
sempre sara’ servito caffe’ e rinfreschi. Venite numerosi.
Freddy Felleti 718- 614 – 9683.
“L’angolo della Sapienza”
LA CARITÀ (Raoul Follereau)
La carità è una presenza. E' necessario non soltanto
donare, ma donarsi.
PROSSIMI VIAGGI CON IL DIACONO DANTE
Dato che il viaggio dal 19 al 24 maggio a Savannah,
Georgia e’ tutto esaurito, un secondo viaggio
sempre a Savannah si terra’ a giugno. Per
prenotazioni - 917- 602 - 3793.
Dal 8 al 12 luglio – viaggio alle Cascade del Niagara.
Per prenotazioni -917 – 602 – 3793.
Dal 10 al 16 novembre – viaggio a Orlando, Florida.
Per informazioni - 917 – 602 – 3793.
ACQUA BENEDETTA PER PASQUA - Vi incoraggiamo a
portare nelle vostre case l’acqua dalla fonte battesimale che
e’ stata appena benedetta per Pasqua. Potete usarla in
casa e nelle vostre famiglie durante le preghiere del periodo
pasquale.
SCUOLA SANT’ATANASIO VI INVITA ALLA FESTA
ANNUALE “CARD PARTY”- e’ in preparazione una serata
particolare - giovedi’ 25 aprile 2013 - al El Caribe di
Brooklyn. L’offerta per il biglietto e’ $50 comprende la cena,
vino, bevande e dolci.
Durante questa serata si
sortegeranno molti regali. Il ricavato della erata andra’ per
la nostra scuola. Cortesemente se volete regalare qualche
regalo per questo evento, portatelo all’ufficio parrocchiale.
718-236-4791 oppure 718-236-0124.
SACRAMENTO DELLA CRESIMA per adulti, classi
iniziano il 10 aprile alle 7:30pm e si concluderanno il 15
maggio.
Il sacramento della cresima sara’ ricevuto
domenica di Pentecoste, 19 maggio durante la Santa
Messa delle 11:30am. Per iscrizioni - 718 – 236-0124.
TEMPO PASQUALE – Vi ricordiamo che il tempo paquale
termina Domenica, 19 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.
DOMENICA, 28 APRILE – La Societa’ Santa Fara di Cinisi
sara’ presente con la statua di Santa Fara alla Messa delle
11:30am in Italiano –chiesa sottopiano. Ci saranno
rinfreschi dopo la Messa nella sala riunione dell scuola.
PRIMO VENERDI’ DEL MESE – venerdi’ 3 maggio e’ il
primo venerdi’ del mese. Esposizione del Santissimo
Sacramento tutto il giorno nella chiesa piano superiore.
Benedizione alle 7:30pm seguita dalla Santa Messa.
PROSSIMO SPETTACOLO TEATRALE RELIGIOSO –
sabato 19 OTTOBRE 2013 - Teatro Sight & Sound –
Noah - $125 (include spettacolo, pranzo e autobus).
RITIRO ANNUALE DELLA NOSTRA PARROCCHIA –
con il Reverendo Padre John Campoli presso il Seminario
dell’Immacolata Concezione di Huntington in Long Island.
Inizio del ritiro e’ venerdi’, 19 aprile e termina domenica 21
aprile. Un’autobus partira’ da San Atansio venerdi’ 19 aprile
alle ore 1:30 del pomeriggio. Per prenotazioni telefonare a
Rose Lamicella al 917-533-6811.
PRIMA BENEDIZIONE di Papa Francesco dalla loggia di
San Pietro. ”Vi do la benedizione, ma vi chiedo un favore.
Pregate il Signore perché mi benedica. Facciamo in silenzio
questa preghiera di voi su di me”. Grazie dell’accoglienza.
Domani voglio andare a pregare la Madonna perché
custodisca Roma. Buona notte e buon riposo”.
GIOVEDI’, 2 MAGGIO – la chiesa ricorda Sant’Atanasio.
Vi ricordiamo che come ogni anno sara’ celebrata una
Santa Messa alle 7:30pm in onore del Santo protettore
della nostra parrocchia.
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IV DOMINGO DE PASCUA
“Yo les dare vida Eterna , Y jamas pereceran ni nadie me los quitara”
Con esta sencilla afirmación, Jesús reveló la inmensidad del amor y el poder de nuestro Padre , por que su poder es tan grande que no existe fuerza alguna que se le parezca ni que
pueda compararse con la inmensidad de Dios . Pero a pesar de esto, nuestro Padre Celestial
nos ama entrañablemente en Cristo, nos conoce a cada uno personalmente y nunca nos
abandona ; en realidad , no existe nada que nos afecte directa o indirectamente que Dios no
vea. Jesucristo, Buen Pastor nos ha concedido la vida eterna por medio de su muerte y resurrección , y nadie nos puede arrebatar de sus manos. Esto es parte de la realidad de lo que
Cristo hizo en la cruz. Jesús nos ha dicho que El nos da la vida eterna; una vida que ya no
esta sujeta al pecado ni a la dominación de los engaños de Satanas , ya no mas sometida por
el miedo. Pero no podemos permanecer en la seguridad de las manos de Jesús a menos que
decidamos mantenernos allí, bajo su amparo y viviendo de acuerdo a su voluntad. Pidamosle
diariamente al Señor que nos conceda su perdon , su amor y el poder de vencer al enemigo , si lo hacemos , toda culpa y tentación se disiparan.
Las Obras de MIsericordia
Las Espirituales :
Las Corporales:
1. Enseñar al que no sabe
1. Visitar a los Enfermos
2. Dar consejo al que lo necesita
2. Dar de comer al hambriento
3. Corregir al que se equivoca
3. Dar de beber al Sediento
4. Consolar al triste
4. Ayudar a los presos
5. Perdonar las ofensas
5. Regalar vestido a los pobres
6. Sufrir con paciencia los defectos de los demas
6. Dar posada al peregrino
7. Rogar a Dios por los vivos
7. Dar sepultura a los muertos
AVISOS DOMINICALES

BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL ABRIL 27 Y MAYO 25 , REGISTRARSE CON TIEMPO EN LA
RECTORIA.
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REGISTRACIONES PARA LA ESCUELA ELEMENTAL A PARTIR DEL LUNES 28 DE
ENERO A LAS 9 AM
TENEMOS CUPOS DISPONIBLES DESDE GUARDERIA HASTA
GRADO 7 , INTERESADOS COMUNICARSE CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO EN LA RECTORIA 718-236-0124 EXT 24.
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REGISTRACIONES PARA CATEQUESIS DE NIÑOS Y ADULTOS INICIAN A MITAD DEL
MES DE MAYO .
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Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor
Rev. Ron D’Antonio, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Gabriel Toro, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Dante Colandrea
Deacon Bill Kelly
Mrs. Marie Skroly, Pastoral Administration
Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri, Pastoral Administration
Mr. Steven LaPlante, Music Ministry
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, Lay Pastoral Leader
Mr. Alvaro Chavarriaga, Pastoral Associate
Mrs. Michele DeStefano, Secretary
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2013
100th Jubilee Events
Thursday, May 2, 2013
7:00pm Feast of St. Athanasius - Trilingual Mass & Reception
Friday, June 21, 2013
Youth Event
July 1-11,2013
Parish Trip to the Tomb of St. Athanasius
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Ministry Sunday
Sunday, October 27, 2013
11:30 am Mass - Closing of the Jubilee Year
November 17, 2013
2:00pm - 9:00pm - Dinner Dance Gala at El Caribe
In your kindness please pray for those who are sick
Santo Ammirable, Nina Amico, Vivian & Antoni Antonelli, Patricia Aurigemma, Timoteo Beck, John Bernard, Al Bergen, John
Bernard, Mary Bidmead, Joseph Biuso, Jr.,Stacy Bono, Alfred Brancaccio, Catherine Broderick, Brenda Burns, Christopher
Canale, Anthony Caputo, Ann Centorrino, Carmela Colandrea, Robert Colosini, Josephine Como, Julia Coston, Thomas
Cronin, Diana D’Alessandro, Josephine D’Auria, Anthony De Fino, Anthony De Luco, Rachel De Pinto, Laura D’Antonio, Craig
De Lullo, Alex De Marco, Jr., Alex De Marco, III, Joan Demeyer, Jacqueline Di Palma, Elaine Esposito, Tina Esposito, Vincent
Esposito, Patricia Farenga, Ann Fasano, Anthony Felicito, Lauren Fevola, Stanley Fishelson, Mary Fumai, Gracie & Theresa
Garritano, Edward Gronachan, Gary Golemi, Barbara Hale, Helen Hauser, John Hockenberry, Joan, William Horgan, Carlo,
Diana Ingravallo, Aldo Inguanti, Julie Inzerillo, Cerina Jimanez, Neil, Paul & Stephen Kelleher, Rose, Keith & Elicia Klein, Herb
Levin, Catherine Linde, Jillian Lasinsky, Richard & John Liberti, Angela Maffai, Sara Marie LoCicero, Lo Piano Family, Eileen
Lucchese, Ellen MacDougall, Maiya Macko, John Malloney, Katherine Mami, Linda Mark, Grace Martino, Paul Mezzo, Andrew
Mirabella, A & M. Mohamed, Lucia Montella, Lucy Napoli, Lisa Neglia, Roger Nilsen, Palma Parmese, Frank Nitto, Joe P.,
John Palmiero, Jean Palombo, Rafael Pellez, Clara Pezza, Cathal Quigley, Felicia Randolph, Margaret Rizzi, Ida Russo, Judy
Sabatini, Rosemary Sabatelle, Angelina, Jenna, Dina Scarponi, Jada Sciacchatano, Antoinetta Selicchi, Matthew Settanni,
Concetta Sigona, Alecia Sirico, Jared Speroni, Marie Stokes, Suzanne Taranto, Dorothy Thoelen, Peter Tarulli, Lori Taub,
Helen Umhasuser, Vasta Family, Rita Venezia, Nicole Villorola, Carla Vitucci, Leonard Walder,Josephine & Robert Wise, Jr.,
Nelson Yates, Martin Zukowski
Please help us keep this list current. If you know of someone who has passed away, please call the rectory.
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Youth Ministry Bowling League
Bensonhurst Youth Ministry
Calling all youth, any age, do you like to bowl?
Going pro or just learning? Every other Friday in
the late afternoon at Shell Lanes, we have a youth
league, with teams of all ages desired. Have
some friendly competition and be part of a team!
Program just restarted so if you want to join call/
email Frank Morale at (917)566-0768 or [email protected] for more information and to register. This program is fully supported by the Bensonhurst Cluster Youth Ministry program.
Youth Center - Every Tuesday from 6:309:30PM at St. Frances Cabrini. For youth 6th
grade through high school. Come where faith
and fun are one! Calling all confirmed Youth!
Have you received your confirmation last year,
year before or more? Looking to learn more,
share more with your faith? Then we need you
and you need us, join the NEWLY formed Post
Confirmation Youth Group!
If you know someone who was confirmed remind
them they need to be more involved in the
church, that is what they confirmed with the
bishop, now time to live it.
World Youth Day Fundraiser
There will be over 250 young pilgrims from the
Diocese of Brooklyn going to Brazil this summer
and we have close to 30 going with our Youth
Ministry Program. Please help them raise the
funds to be able to go and make this great spiritual journey! Barrels will be in the back of Church
each week and we ask that you be as generous
as possible. Please empty those change jars and
you can also write checks out to
St. Athanasius Cluster Youth Ministry.
Also please try your best to support the different
events that will benefit the pilgrims directly such
as the Hospitality Sunday, sponsored by the Holy
Name Society on March 3rd, and our $100 raffle!
Soul Team - Meets every first and third
Wednesday at St. Frances Cabrini . This is a
High School and College Leadership Team.
Youth Mass - at St. Athanasius and meets
either the 2nd or 4th Sunday. Afterwards a
post confirmation youth group, and confirmation leaders group will meet from 7-9PM.
Faith Formation: Youth and Adult Lead sessions. meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at
St. Simon and Jude from 7-9PM.
Passion Players: Youth drama group meets
on Tuesday evenings at the Youth Center
SYP- Saturday Youth program meets
every 1st and 3rd Saturday at St. Athanasius
from 10:30-2PM.
Open Gym/Youth Center at St. Simon and
Jude meets every first and third Friday from
7-9PM.
The St. A’s Scouting Program meets every
Wednesday night in the school auditorium at
7:00 p. m. All boys ages 7-18. Boys and
Girls 14-21 can join the Venturing Crew.
Come and learn skills that will last a lifetime.
HEARING AIDE ASSISTANCE
We now have available the hearing aides for
those who have difficulty in hearing in
Church .The cost is $150.per set
If you are interested please contact Fr. Ron,
Please Note. These are for Church use only.
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Faith Sharing Question of the Week
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 does it mean to you that Jesus
is the Good Shepherd?
The Morning Scripture Reflection & Faith Sharing
Group
Meets every Thursday, after the 9a.m. Mass, in the Nazareth Institute to discuss the upcoming Sunday's Scriptures.
Join Lay Pastoral Leader Joe Barbieri for spirited discussions on next Sunday’s readings.
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
Lower Church.
The St. Athanasius Respect Life Ministry
Rosary and Prayers for an end to abortion. Every Saturday
after the 9:00am Mass..
“We pay for the Sainthood of Blessed Margaret of Castello. Patron of the poor, crippled and unwanted.“
April 21, 2013
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.
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 Fred
Rubino at (718) 236-0264 or Dawn Aiello at (718) 232-3113
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.
CARMELITES THIRD ORDER OF ST. ATHANASIUS
PARISH: Lay Carmelites meet on the second Saturday of
the month. The meeting is held in the Rectory basement at
10:00 A.M. after 9:00 A.M. Mass.
We are located at 2154 61st Street. 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?
Call Lydia, 718-761-2932- Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
Chapter of Lay Carmelites.
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The District Attorney’s Office is located in the Rectory
Conference Room on Wednesdays from 9 - 4. Call
718.234.8709.
The Neighborhood Office is an extension of the District Attorney’s Office’s Citizen Action Center. You can discuss
problems that concern you and our community with their
staff members.
BINGO
Every Thursday in the Auditorium.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission $3.
Info. call 917-285-1932
Game starts at 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Summer Camp
OLG is running a summer camp from July 6
to Aug. 16th, a total of six weeks, from 9 am
to 3 pm. Cost per week is $150. per child.
If you register for all six weeks, last week is
free.
To register and/or information, visit: olguadalupe-brooklyn.com or e-mail to: [email protected]
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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 will not meet again until further notice.
Divorced & Separated Support Group will meet in the
Nazareth Institute from 7:30-9:30p.m. on Tuesdays.
Apr 30; May 14, 28; June 11, 25.
Call Enza at: 917-613-3959 for more information (after 7
p.m.).
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.
Home Assistance
Our Al-Anon Group meets in the Nazareth Institute every
Friday 8-9:30p.m. & Saturday 7:30-9:30p.m.
We are happy to announce that two members of our
Parish have now opened:
Right-at-Home
In Home Care and Assistance
7102 20th Ave.
1-347-554-8400 - Asst. Ruby
Companion Care Giver, shopping, light housekeeping,
laundry, doctors appointments.
Experienced, kind mature woman looking for friendly
senior to assist with daily activities.
Please call Jolie at (917) 600-4536
In order for designated Parish Ministries & Organizations to reserve one of our rooms at St. A’s, we require you to fill out our Parish Calendar & Room Request Form. The form is available in the rectory or can be downloaded from our website. We even
have an E-form so you complete this form without writing. Just e-mail it back to us, or print it out and drop it off. All Requests
must be made using our form. E-mail completed form to AnnaMarie Scuteri at [email protected]. This is the ONLY
way to reserve a room here at St. A's. The group listed on the parish calendar is the group that has the right to use that
space. If you are not a designated ministry of our parish, permission must be granted from our Pastor, Msgr. Cassato, a rental
fee is paid, and a lease agreement completed in order to use space.
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!