Bulletin August 7th - Church of Our Lady of Pity

 THE 19​TH​ SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 7th, 2016 MASSES FOR THE WEEK AT OUR LADY OF PITY CHURCH: SATURDAY 8:00 am
5:00 pm
SUNDAY 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am NOON MONDAY 8:30 am
AUGUST 6th: Intentions of Msgr. Philip Franceschini Benedetto Biagia, Benny Galleggiante, Concetta Palumbo & Anna & Lenny Zagaria AUGUST 7th: Antoinetta Rey Cybulska
Rose & Salvatore Aiello Felice & Faustina Ieraci Roseann Ballarino AUGUST 8th: Billy Emmanuel Acevedo & Josefa Rolden DeCifuentes
TUESDAY AUGUST 9th: 8:30 am
Rosaria DiGiacomo WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10th: 8:30 am
Bill Weldon THURSDAY AUGUST 11th: 8:30 am
Sam J. Langone FRIDAY AUGUST 12th: 8:30 am
Intentions of Sr. Patricia Vinje SATURDAY AUGUST 13th: 8:00 am
Mario & Helen Trombetta & Mario Jr. 5:00 pm
Theresa Orland SUNDAY
AUGUST 14th: 7:30 am Linda Badalamenti
9:00 am Gerardo & Giuseppina Francavella 10:30 am Teresa & Maria Ieraci ​ NOON Elizabeth Maturo & Philip & Edith DePaul AT ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH: SATURDAY AUGUST 6th: 5:00 pm
Herman (Skippy) Corrente
SUNDAY AUGUST 7th: 8:00 am Michael Vecsi
11:00 am Paul T. Saladis, Sr. MONDAY AUGUST 8th​: ​ 7:30 am For All Parishioners
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10th: ​7:30 am Antoinette & Roger Dantoni
FRIDAY AUGUST 12th: 7:30 am Paul Wicinski, Sr. SATURDAY AUGUST 13th: 5:00 pm
Pauline Wicinski
SUNDAY AUGUST 14th: 8:00 am Marian & Lou Tolas
11:00 am
John Wolenski, Jr. 10th​
​ Anniv. in Heaven
MEMORIALS FOR WEEK OF August 7th: ​OUR LADY OF PITY CHURCH: The ​ALTAR BREAD AND WINES ​are in memory of ROSE & SALVATORE AIELLO requested lovingly by Mickie. ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA The ​WINE, HOST AND SANCTUARY LAMP are in memory of PAUL & PAULINE WICINSKI ​Requested lovingly by the family. Anyone wishing to offer a memorial of Wine, Host or Sanctuary Lamp in memory of their loved ones or any intention at either church, please contact the respective​ rectory Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4 PM SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OUR LADY OF PITY­ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CCD ​registration forms are available in the rectory. New children coming into the program must provide a copy of their Baptism Certificate. The First Communion​ pictures are in. You may pick them up at the rectory at OLP or in the back of St. Anthony’s Church​. We are in need of ​Religious Education Catechists​. If you feel the Lord calling you to share your faith with our children please call Sister Marcia @ 718­494­0308. RETREAT DAY For catechists and other interested adults, Saturday, August 13, 2016, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Long Island. Call Sister Marcia for details. 718­494­0308. SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE​ The weekday Mass at Our Lady of Pity will be at 8:30 am, Monday thru Friday. We will resume the 7:30 am and 8:30 am Masses in September. God Bless and have a happy and safe summer. MORNING DEVOTIONS
Following weekday 8:30 am Mass at Our Lady of Pity: Recitation of the Rosary. On First Fridays only there is the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Holy Hour. On Saturday following the 8 am Mass, novena prayers are said. At St. Anthony of Padua there is recitation of the rosary and devotions after the weekday 7:30 am Masses JOIN THE CHOIRS ​All Choir rehearsals at ​Our Lady of Pity are suspended for the summer months. They will resume in the middle of September. New members for the Fall are always welcome and should introduce themselves to our organist Mr. Ron D’Albero after the weekend Masses, or you may call Ron at (347)770­3477 for information. Choir at St. Anthony of Padua meets on Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Church. New members are always welcome. ORGANIZATIONS AT OUR LADY OF PITY CHURCH We cordially invite all parishioners from St. Anthony of Padua’s Church to join any of the groups at Our Lady of Pity. Following are the group titles and days they meet: Golden Age​ Tues. 12­3 pm Parish Center The Golden Age will resume in September. Enjoy your summer! Legion of Mary​ Thurs.7:00 pm St. Jude Chapel CARDINAL’S APPEAL Fr. John would like to thank all our parishioners who generously contributed to the Cardinal’s Appeal. We have reached our goal of $88,500. We will receive 80% back for any further contributions. NY BLOOD DRIVE
The New York Blood Center will be having another Summer Blood Drive at Our Lady of Pity. It is scheduled for August 7, 2016​ from 8:15am to 2:15 pm in the gym. Please be supportive. SRI LANKEN MASS Each Sunday at 6:00 pm here at Our Lady of Pity Fr. Mendis holds a Sri Lankan Mass. All are welcome. Father Mendis also asks that we donate school supplies for the Sri Lankan children. You may drop them off in the back of the church or at the rectory. Thank you for always helping us out. SAINT FRANCIS CATHOLIC SINGLES A contemporary circle of men and women in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s who are single or single again and wish to lead more fulfilled empowered lives by deepening their Catholic spirituality and building community with like minded peers. New and returning members always welcome. Meet at Holy Family Church, 366 Watchogue Rd. S.I., NY email: [email protected] WOMEN’S SOCIETIES Our Lady of Pity Rosary Altar Society: ​Mass First Sunday of every month at 9:00 am and that Monday is their meeting at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. St. Anthony of Padua Ladies Auxiliary: Meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Church basement. New members are always welcome. HOLY NAME SOCIETY Our Lady of Pity: Second Sunday of the month Mass at 10:30 am; that Monday is their meeting at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. St. Anthony of Padua:​ Second Sunday of every month at 8:00 am Mass, meeting follows Mass. SPECIAL NEEDS MASS There will be a special needs Mass at St. Joseph­St. Thomas, Staten Island, NY at 2:30 pm every 2​nd Sunday of the month. Entrance to the parking lot is off Maguire Ave. OUR LADY OF PITY CHURCH: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION MASS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY AUGUST 13th: 5:00 pm A. Davis­I. Pastena
SUNDAY AUGUST 14th: ​7:30 am
J. Porto­J. Salcedo
9:00 am M. Langone­M. Mendez 10:30 am
V. Geronimo­R. Geronimo NOON E. Boccieri­J. Boccieri LECTORS MASS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY: AUGUST 13th: ​5:00 pm R. Rose SUNDAY AUGUST 14th: 7:30 am M. Salcedo 9:00 am
M. Pontarella 10:30 am I. Bialza NOON S. Bilardi ALTAR BOY MASS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY AUGUST 13th: 5​:00 pm
C. Baria­E. Baria ​SUNDAY AUGUST 14th: ​7:30 am
D. Pangilinan­J. Inigo 9:00 am M. Maguire­I. Maguire­M. Santa 10:30 am
N. Lopez­R. Eckman­J. Bosco­H. Bailey NOON
J. Flood­M. Tubay The SICK
Prayer Request for Sick Parishioners Every worshiping community is called to pray for the sick or elderly in their parish. It is a privilege to ask Our Lord to heal and strengthen the sick. ​The Prayer List for the Sick is our way of reaching out to our parishioners, young and elderly, who have received a critical diagnosis and are unable to go about the routines of life: Brook Balacco, Mary Ellen Bednar, Jared Choset, Josephine Cordaro , Joseph Crescenzi, Sr. , Dom Dealto, Carol Divine, Lillian Miner, Ann and Angela Recker, Cheri Rosen, Margaret Ryan Galeto, Annette McGoff, Frank Alexis Ragusa, Philip Ragusa, Valerie Rose. The listed names above for those asking for prayers has been updated according to months on the list​. Those remaining have been reinstated by parishioners calling after the six month period. If anyone wishes to put a name back or to add a new name of a parishioner who is sick please contact the rectory Mon.­Fri. from 9 am to 5 pm. GOSPEL: LUKE 12:32­48 Jesus encourages us to be prepared for his return at all times, for he will come when we least expect him. He tells of a master who entrusts his home to his servants, and fully expects them to be awaiting his return. In the same manner, Jesus can arrive at any moment and expects us to be prepared for his return. HIS WORD TODAY NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME “Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, that no thief nor moth can destroy…Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” Thing for a moment of the many times in the scriptures it says not to be afraid. We find this advice in the Old Testament. We hear these words again when Gabriel spoke to Mary, Joseph and advised in a dream, and when Peter and his friends were adrift on the sea. Fear is a very human emotion and response. I can ask myself of what I am afraid? A child might be afraid of the dark. An adult fears losing his job, family problems or poor health. Many fear death. Jesus offers a remedy we can follow, if we are one with Him. In the long run, we need only be afraid of losing God’s friendship, and each person has the power to make sure that does not happen. Peter asked to whom the parable was directed. I know the answer. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses…” Be strengthened in your marriage on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. For more information go to ​www.wwme.org or call toll free: 877­NYS­WWME ext 3. NEEDY MOTHERS PROGRAM We are in need of baby items: strollers, high chairs, cribs, car seats, baby wash, diapers, formula, baby food, blankets, etc. Also newborn and gently used baby clothes to size 24 months and children’s sizes up to size 16. Also women’s toiletries. Please bring items from 12:00pm to 4:00 pm to: 2187 Victory Blvd., next to Alba House Chapel. BAPTISM Through the Sacrament of Baptism we welcome into the Church and our parish family the following children who were baptized during the month of July: Our Lady of Pity​: Harley Quinn Coughlin, Hailey Lynn Coughlin, Samantha Veronica Adriano, Stephen Thomas Silverstein and Patricia Ann Rios St. Anthony of Padua: ​Oliver William Wroblewski, Jordunn Alexa Tronolone, and Charles Joseph Brugnolotti, III Congratulations to the happy parents! Let us all pray and be mindful of our serious obligation to bring up these children in the practice of the faith. MARRIAGES Congratulations to the newly married couples in our parish during the month of July. Mr. & Mrs. George Giove (Emily Tomasuolo) Mr. & Mrs. John Cacciatore (Christina DiStefano) REST IN PEACE Let us pray for our deceased relatives, friends, parishioners and benefactors and for those who are most forgotten. Sympathies of our parish are extended to the families of those whose loved ones were buried from Our Lady of Pity in July: Michael R. Russo, Lucy LaSala, Eileen Scharfenberg, and Mary Cariffe. OUR LADY OF PITY PARISHIONERS Our Lady of Pity is still in need of the following: BRAZIER ​(Used for lighting the new fire on Holy Saturday)
$2000. ​EWER ​(gold Pitcher & Basin) $1000. COPE, STOLE & HUMERAL VIEL
​ $750. (used for Stations during Lent) Anyone wishing to donate the cost of any of the items as a gift or memorialize for a loved one, please call the rectory @ 718­761­5421. ST. ANTHONY’S 50/50 The monthly envelopes for the ​AUGUST “50/50” drawing are available in the back of St. Anthony’s church. The fee is ​$5 per envelope​ and you can enter as many times as you wish. OUR LADY OF PITY 50/50 The monthly envelopes for the ​AUGUST “50/50” drawing are available in the back of the church. The fee is ​$5 per envelope and you can enter as many times as you wish. Please place your envelope in the collection basket​. Cash only​, no checks please. OUR LADY OF PITY MASS BOOK 2017 The Mass Book for 2017 will open Tuesday, September 13th​
​ . WEDDING BANNS Second: Maria Simioli & Andy Lee Third: Raymond Johnson & Vanessa Badolato RCIA PROGRAM If you or a friend are interested in becoming Catholic, or perhaps you need to be confirmed, the RCIA Program invites you to meet every Wednesday at 7:30 pm in our Parish Center. No registration necessary. BEREAVEMENT “Blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted.” ­Matthew 5:4. Our Bereavement Minister, Deacon Michael Venditto, is available to assist anyone who has experienced a loss. Call the rectory (718­761­5421) weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm to set up an appointment with Deacon Michael. SHUT­INS If any member of your family is homebound and unable to attend Mass, notify the girls at the rectory and if you wish, a priest or an extraordinary minister will bring them the Eucharist on the first Friday of every month. BENEFIT DINNER For the ​Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary​ at LiGreci’s Staaten, 697 Forest Ave., Saturday, September 10, 2016. 1:00pm – 4:00 pm International Fashion Show, Raffles, 50/50. Cost $60 per person. For reservations call 718­727­8005, e­mail Sister Marcia at ​[email protected] or send check to Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary, 337 Cary Ave. Staten Island, NY 10310. SAVE THE DATE – OCTOBER 1​ST Annual Family Day Picnic ​– Saturday, October 1st​ at Our Lady of Pity. The event begins at 11:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm. All are invited. Bring your family and friends. Further details will follow in upcoming bulletins. GOLF OUTING The Knights of Columbus­St. Anthony of Padua Council 16134​ is having their 1st Annual Golf Outing on Wednesday​, September 14​th​ at Silver Lake Golf Course. For more information, please take a flyer in the back of the Church. FOOD FOR THE NEEDY Place nonperishable food items in a bag and place them in the back of ​St. Anthony’s Church​. Thank you and God Bless. OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND th​
Monday, September 5​ –Friday, September 9​th 2016 Package includes: Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Shopping at the Tanger Outlets in Ocean City, 4 Nights Accommodations at the Quality Inn Boardwalk in Ocean City, MD, 4 Full breakfasts each morning at your hotel, 4 Dinners; 1 Lunch and 1 Lunch Coupon, All sightseeing and touring, Welcome Reception, Baggage Handling, Taxes… Based on 25­29 Passengers $945 Dble, $845 Triple Based on 30­34 Passengers $915 Dble, $825 Triple Based on 35­39 Passengers $895 Dble, $800 Triple For additional information and reservations contact: Lena Magliocco (718)761­8216 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 Our Lady of Czestochowa Polish Festival, Doylestown, PA Mass celebrated by Fr. John Wroblewski and Deacon Joseph Rentkowski Mummers to perform in the Pavelion Bus will leave at 9:00 am from St. Anthony of Padua Church Payment for the trip is due ­ $60. Please make check out to Deacon Joe Rentkowski, put in an envelope marked “Attn: Deacon Joe” and deposit in the weekly collection. Seats are available. For information and reservation please call Deacon Joseph Rentkowski @ 718­727­4567 WESTBURY MUSIC FAIR Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Westbury Music Fair presents “Broadway Sings” 2:00 pm show, dinner at Verdi’s, Bus & Gratuities cost:: $90 per person Broadway Performers sing popular songs from the Carole King Musical “Beautiful”, “Mamma Mia”, as well as songs from top recording artists such as Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Mario Lanza, Elton John, Abba, Billy Joel and more. If interested, please make check payable to Deacon Joseph Rentkowski and send to 21 Houston St., N.I., NY 10302 718­727­4567 SIGHT AND SOUND THEATER “SAMSON” Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2016 The strongest man who ever lived, comes to life at the magnificent Sight and Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA “A Hero because of the faith in his heart.” Price includes: Transportation, Dinner at “Good N’ Plenty”, Restaurant and Show. All gratuities are included. Cost: $120. Call Lena (718) 761­8216 for reservations and prices for teens and children. Bus departs from Our Lady of Pity Church at 7:45 am PIG ROAST Monday, October 17, 2016 Trattoria Romano 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Cost: $65 per person If interested, please make check payable to Deacon Joseph Rentkowski and send to 21 Houston St., N.I., NY 10302 718­727­4567 ​LITTLE VICTORY THEATRE The Little Victory Theatre of Staten Island (corner of Victory Blvd. and Wild Ave., Travis) schedule for upcoming shows: Sat. Aug. 13​th at 2 pm – ​“Cinderella” puppet show! This classic tale comes to life through the use of rod puppetry. Performance includes a pre­show and post show presentation. All tickets just $10. Aug. 19​th thru Aug. 28​th – ​Main stage production of “And the World Goes Round”. A musical revue by Kander and Ebb featuring songs from such shows as Cabaret and Chicago! For tickets call 718­524­8467 and visit our website www.littlevictorytheatre.com ELECTRONIC GIVING (PARISH PAY PROGRAM) This is an alternate means of supporting your parish instead of using the envelope system. This program will collect monthly contributions from your checking, savings or credit card accounts. There is ​NO COST to you, the parishioner, to participate in this program. Log onto ​www.parishpay.com​ or call 1­866­727­4741 Ext. 1.