March 2, 2014 - St. Athanasius Church

St. Athanasius
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St. Athanasius
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PARISH
STAFF
March
2, 2014
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.
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. Marie Skroly
Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri
Principal:
Mrs. Diane Competello
B.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, March 2nd:
8:30 Salvatore Scolaro
10:00 Lillian Mazzola
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY, Connie & Saverio Quaranta
11:30 ITAL. -Teresa Pupillo
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Unborn Victims of Abortion
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.
Monday, March 3rd:
7:00 Joseph Martori
9:00 Julia Iachetta
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.
Tuesday, March 4th:
7:00 Joanne Jensen
9:00 P.O. Michael Mc Gibbon
Wednesday, March 5th, ASH WEDNESDAY:
7:00 D’Amico & Greco Families
9:00 Fernando Toro & Mercedes Rivas
11:00 Service
3:00 Service
7:30 ITAL./ENG. - Open
9:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
Thursday, March 6th:
7:00 Mary Tarulli
9:00 Chiara, Giuseppe, Columba, Giovanni Tanzi
Friday, March 7th, FIRST FRIDAY:
7:00 Connie Polito
9:00 Angelina Minagro
3:00 Stations of the Cross - Eng.
7:30 Stations of the Cross - Ital.
8pm ITAL. - Giuseppe & Filomena Marinelli,
Petronilla & Vito Innamorato
Saturday, March 8th:
9:00 Emanuel & Rose De Luca
10:30 Pierino Marsillo - Mem Mass
5:30 Catherine D’Onofrio
7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
Sunday, March 9th:
8:30 Josephine Aufiero
10:00 Holy Name
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY, Rite of Election,
Mary & Anthony Muzio
11:30 ITAL. - Joseph Gambuzza e Famiglia
Candiano Famiglia
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Filippo Mannino
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 Antonio Sigona requested by
The Sigona Family.
Altar Wine: In Loving Memory of Rosalia Mannino requested by Helen Homes, Jennifer Hughes, Marci Hom.
Candles: In Loving Memory of Filippo Comes & Family
requested by Cousins, Joe & Teresa Pesce and Family
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Gina Utano requested by Rose Costagliola, Mary De Francesco.
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Deceased of Our
Lady of Holy Rosary Lay Carmelites requested by OLHR
Lay Carmelites.
Knights-of-Columbus Rose: In Loving Memory of Gina
Utano requested by Gloria Bartiromo, Mary Capuccio.
BAPTISMAL IN-TAKE:
Baptismal arrangements are made every Wed. evening from 7-8:00 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.
Our Call to Christian Stewardship
Feb. 24, 2013 - $9,543.00
Feb. 23, 2014 - $10,422.00
Feb. 17, 2013 - $10,413.00
Feb. 16, 2014 - $6,407.00
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LENTEN REGULATIONS
FASTING:
All Catholics between the ages 18 and 59 are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting means limiting oneself
to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Two very light meals are permitted.
ABSTINENCE:
All Catholics who have reached their 14th year are bound to Abstain totally from meat on All Fridays of Lent.
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 (Mar. 9th) and continues until Trinity Sunday (June 15th).
Reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is encouraged during Lent, especially if you have been away from
Sunday Mass.
2014 LENTEN SCHEDULE
ASH WEDNESDAY - Mar. 5
Ashes during
7:00AM Mass
9:00AM Mass
11:00AM Prayer Service
3:00PM Prayer Service
4:30PM Children Only - Lower Church
7:30PM - Italian/English Mass
9:00PM - Spanish Mass
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday
3:00 pm - English
7:00 pm - Spanish
(Lower Church)
7:30 pm - Italian
LENTEN SPECIAL WEDNESDAY EVENING
-
COME ONE - COME ALL
Wed., Mar. 12 - 7:30PM
Fr. Charles Mangano & his sister Laurie
Wed., Mar. 19 - 7:30PM
Immaculee Ilibagiza
Her Story of Faith, Hope
and Forgiveness
Wed., Mar. 26 - 7:30PM
Al Barbarino
Wed., Apr. 2 - 7:30PM
Passion Play
Glenn Mohr Chorale
Wed., Apr. 9 - 7:30PM
St. Paul
A Live One Man Show
For the Best Lent
Go to Daily Mass & Communion
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Calendar....
Mon., Mar. 3
Tue., Mar. 4.
Wed., Mar. 5
Fri., Mar. 7
Sun., Mar. 9
Mon., Mar. 10
Fri., Mar. 21
March 2, 2014
Help Raise Cash for our School
7:00pm
Spring Fling Meeting
Rectory Basement
7:45pm Pastoral Council
Nazareth Institute
8:30pm
Golden Glove Meeting
All Sport Assoc - be there please
(time change)
Ash Wednesday
Total Fast & Abstinence
First Friday
Stations of the Cross
Rite of Election
10:00am Mass
7:00pm
Confirmation Parents Meeting
ALL PARENTS MUST ATTEND
7:30pm (doors open 6:30)
Golden Gloves
What we need:
a) Gifts-Donations (New Gifts only)
Gift Values:
Super Duper
$50-$150
Grand Prizes
$151-$300
Ultimate
$301-$500
Examples of Gifts
Good Liquor
Johnny Walker Black
Johnny Walker Blue
Kindle
Nooks
Beats by DRE
T.V. Flat Screens
All modern electronics
b) Empty Baskets (Wicker) for gifts
c) Make your own Themed Baskets
All proceeds goes to St. A’s School
We are blessed with a wonderful school and a
wonderful new principal, faculty & administration.
Please join us at the Annual
Diocesan Wedding
Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, April 26, 2014
11:00 AM
St. James Cathedral
250 Cathedral Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201
All couples celebrating their Anniversary
25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and above
are invited to attend with their families.
This is a beautiful celebration of love and commitment. All couples will have the opportunity to renew
their wedding vows, they will receive a personalized certificate signed by Bishop DiMarzio and will be
greeted by a bishop at the end of Mass. Light refreshments will follow.
To register, please call your parish rectory. If you have any questions regarding this celebration,
please contact the Office of Faith Formation at 718-281-9540.
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There will 3 new items each week:
The Holy Father Speaks - which will include thoughts and quotes from Pope Francis
that we hope will inspire you and bring you closer to our Lord, Jesus Christ
Saint of the week by Bill Rednour
A poem by Jim Hart
The Holy Father speaks……
As Lent draws near, I would like to offer some helpful thoughts on our path of conversion as
individuals and as a community. These insights are inspired by the words of Saint Paul:
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake
he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich” (2 Cor. 8:9). The Apostle
was writing to the Christian of Corinth to encourage them to be generous in helping the faithful in Jerusalem who were in need. What do these words of St. Paul mean to us Christians today? What does
this invitation to poverty, a life of evangelical poverty, mean for us today?
Instead of being just a church that welcomes and receives by keeping the doors open, let us try also to be a
church that finds new roads, that is able to step outside itself and go to those who do not attend Mass, to those
who have quit or are different.
The lives of the early martyrs Perpetua and Felicity was so popular in the early centuries that their
story known as "The Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicity," was read during liturgies. We still invoke
their intercession in Eucharist Prayer I.
In Carthage, in the year 203, Perpetua, a 22 year widow, still nursing her child, decided to become a Christian. She did this
even in the face the Emperor Septimus' persecutions. Her father tried to talk her out of her decision. But she told him "See
that [water]pot lying here? Can you call it by any other name than what it is?" When he said no Perpetua responded, "Neither
can I call myself by any other name than what I am, a Christian." Her reply enraged her father who attacked her. She was
then arrested and imprisoned with four others one of whom was a slave, Felicity who was close to giving birth.
In her diary, Perpetua spoke of the stifling conditions and her concerns for her child. She wrote: “What a day of horror! Terrible heat, owing to the crowds! Rough treatment by the soldiers! To crown all, I was tormented with anxiety for my baby....
Such anxieties I suffered for many days, but I obtained leave for my baby to remain in the prison with me, and being relieved
of my trouble and anxiety for him, I at once recovered my health, and my prison became a palace to me and I would rather
have been there than anywhere else.”
Felicity gave birth to a girl who was raised by a Christian family, a few days before the games commenced.
For their refusal to renounce their Christian faith, they were sent to the public games in the amphitheater. The women were
stripped and made to face a rabid heifer. The crowd, seeing their condition, especially Felicity’s, were horrified. The women
were taken and dressed and hen tossed back into the arena so roughly that they were bruised and hurt. Perpetua, though
confused and distracted, still was thinking of others and went to help Felicity up. The two of them stood side by side as all five
martyrs had their throats cut.
Perpetua's last words were to her brother: "Stand fast in the faith and love one another."
Prayer:
Saints Perpetua and Felicity, watch over all mothers and children who are separated from each other because of war or persecution. Show a special care to mothers who are imprisoned and guide them to follow your example of faith and courage. Amen
Abortion - by Jim Hart
And They’re toasting to his death
Even though he is not born.
Little Christ this is your cross
Never to be given the chance to wear your crown of thorns
Never to walk upon the waters of their minds
Never to die for their baby killing souls
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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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In your kindness please pray for the sick
Maria Chiarello Fuccio, John & Richard Liberti, Paul
Marchese, Regina Salvaggio, Concetta Sigona, Ethel Tan
Please call Rectory weekly for name on list
This Friday, Mar 7 is the 1st Friday of the Month.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the
last morning Mass concluding with Benediction at
7:30 PM and Mass in Italian at 8:00 PM.
“Casino Royale”
Annual Spring Fling Fundraiser for
St. Athanasius Parish School
April 10, 2014 - 7:00pm
at The El Caribe
$50 a ticket
(Wonderful dinner included)
Call School or Rectory
(718) 236-4791 - (718) 236 0124 x19
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament
Every First Friday we have exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament, it is most important that people be there in the presence of Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament.
G. I. S. A.
Saturday, March 15, 2014 – G.I.S.A. Gruppo Italiano
San Atanasio – Annual Dinner Dance in Honor of St.
Joseph. An evening of great food and entertainment.
Donation $60 - Freddy Felleti 718 – 614 – 9683
Day of Prayer in Italian for Lent
Sponsored by the National Italian Apostolate
March 15 from 9am - 3pm
Immaculate Conception Center
Douglaston - $20
Please call 718-649-0324 or speak to your parish
Italian Apostolate Representative to reserve.
Registration prior to the prayer day is required
SPIRITUAL CONFERENCES-MEDITATED ROSARY-WAY OF THE CROSS-HOLY MASS
Lunch is included.
The following Memorials for 2014 are available:
Host
Wine
Candles
Sanctuary
Rose
June
22
June 29
June
1,
22,29
June
15,22,
29
Mar. 16,
April 6,
May 4, 18,
June 1, 8,15,
22, 29
The following Weekday Masses for 2014 are available:
Time
Date
7:00am
Sept. 30
Oct. 15, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30
Nov. 20, 26
Dec. 5.
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We are happy to announce that
a brother and sister
March 2, 2014
Memorialize Beautiful New Vestments for
Parish Funerals
Chasuble - $1500
Father Charles and Laurie Mangano
Will be coming to St. Athanasius Church
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
in the Church
Funeral Pall - $1500
4 Stoles for Con-Celebrants - $200 each
To present us with a most inspiring
Night of Recollection.
2 Deacon Stoles - $ 150 each
Topic: DivineTopic:Providence
Saturate your soul through the beauty of song as we reflect on
God’s great love and providential care for us.
Come to Rectory to See the items.
Father Charles and Laurie have united their gifts to praise God and minister to His
people in a very special way. They have been singing for the Lord since childhood, and
together they have touched the hearts of thousands with their meditative and
inspirational music.
In addition to producing 10 albums and a Christmas Show DVD, Father Charles and
Laurie have also co-hosted their own TV show on Telecare for many years and can be
seen on Optimum Channel 29 or Verizon Channel 296. They have performed at
countless venues and their benefit concerts have raised over $370,000 for charity to
date.
This beautiful Night of Recollection on Wednesday, March 12th will feature Father
Charles and Laurie sharing reflections and singing songs from their albums. It is
guaranteed to be a most uplifting and spiritual evening. It is our hope that through
this experience we will come to know, love and trust the Lord Jesus in a deeper and
more intimate way.
Cavallaro Council - Knights of Columbus
will be hosting our Annual Dinner & Dance on
Sunday April 6th 2014.
This is one of our biggest fundraising events. It
is what helps us do our many charitable deeds
including supporting St. Athanasius Church and
the various programs within the parish.
Please come join us at Sirico’s Catering Hall
Tickets can be purchased on our website at
www.cavallarocouncil.com or by calling Jerry
Mandaro at (917) 865-5790.
2014 Annual Catholic Appeal
Our Goal - $80,000.00
Please be as generous as possible!
All money collected above the goal
returns directly to St. Athanasius
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Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
G.I.S.A. GRUPPO ITALIANO SAN ATANAS
15 MARZO, 2014 ANNUALE BALLO SAN GIUSEPPE
FREDDY FELLETI 718-614-9683I
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di marzo
PREGHIERA DEL MERCOLEDÌ DELLE CENERI
Ti preghiamo, Signore Gesù,
fa' che questa cenere che scenda sulle nostre teste
con la forza della grandine
e ci svegli dal torpore del peccato.
Fa' che questi quaranta giorni siano un occasione
speciale per convertire il nostro cuore a te, e
rimetterti al primo posto della nostra vita.
Donaci di saper riconoscere il tuo passaggio
e di vivere ogni istante con la certezza
che tu cammini in mezzo a noi,
che tu sai aspettare il nostro passo lento e insicuro;
che tu sai vedere in noi
quello che nemmeno sappiamo immaginare.
In questi quaranta giorni,
metti nel nostro cuore desideri
che palpitino al ritmo della tua Parola.
Maria aggiunga ciò che manca alla nostra preghiera.
Amen.
MERCOLEDI’, 5 MARZO – MERCOLEDI’ DELLE
CENERI - Da non dimenticare di attendere ad una
delle tante Messe che si terranno nella nostra chiesa
durante tutto il giorno con la distribuzione delle ceneri.
VOGLIAMO RICORDARVI CHE OGNI MARTEDI’ LA
SANTA MESSA DELLE 9 DEL MATTINO e’
concelebrata in lingua Italiana e Inglese.
MERCOLEDI’, 12 MARZO 2014 – dalle 7:30 alle 9:30pm
in Chiesa ci sara’ Padre Charles e Laurie Mangano –
una serata di rifessioni sul grande amore di Dio per noi
presentata attraverso canti e inni. Padre Chares e Laurie
hanno partecipato a numerosi eventi e hanno raccolto oltre
$370,000 che hanno donato ai bisognosi. Venite numerosi
a questa bellissima serata.
SABATO, 15 MARZO 2014 – BALLO ANNUALE SAN
GIUSEPPE organizzato da G.I.S.A. Gruppo Italiano San
Atanasio - DINNER DANCE nel auditorio della scuola
Sant’Atanasio - ore 7:30PM – Offerta $60. La sera sara
allietata dal dinamico duetto Domenico e Carmelo
Raccuglia. Freddy Felleti 718 – 614 – 9683.
SABATO, 15 MARZO 2014 -GIORNATA DI PREGHIERA
PER LA QUARESIMA per tutti i laici Italiani della nostra
diocesi. Apostolato Italiano Nazionale N.I.A.C. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CENTER DOUGLASTON,
QUEENS - La giornata comincerà alle 9 del mattino e
concluderà con la celebrazione della S. Messa. Tutto in
lingua italiana - Rosario, Via Crucis, conferenza spirituale,
vendita dei libri. Pranzo caldo incluso. offerta $35 a
persona. Diacono Dante 917-602-3793.
VIA CRUCIS - A partire da venerdi’, 7 marzo. Come
ogni anno, ogni venerdi’ sera nella chiesa superiore
alle 8:00pm. - Via della Croce fino a Venerdi’ Santo.
SABATO, 5 APRILE 2014 – PASSION PLAY – The
Musical - $100 a persona include cena al ristorante La
Sorrentina, bus e biglietto d’entrata. Per informazioni e
prenotazioni telefonare a Bove Travel al 718-680-5600
oppure Brian Reilly al 917-951-6774.
SOCIETA’ ST. VINCENT DE PAUL ha sempre
bisogno del vostro aiuto. Donate cibo per chi non ha
cibo. Cibo in scatola come riso, pomodori, pasta e
cerali sono preferibili. Cortesemente portate la vostra
offerta in Chiesa. Grazie.
PROSSIMI VIAGGIO CON IL DIACONO DANTE
DAL 6 AL 14 APRILE 2014 – pellegrinaggio a Fatima,
Lourdes e Barcellona. 917-602– 3793.
NUOVA STATUA DELLA MADONNA DI LOURDESe’ stata benedetta la scorsa domenica e prendera’ il
posto della statua che e’ stata rotta lo scorso inverno
dopo oltre cinquant’anni che era nella nella Chiesa di
giu’. Per il costo della statua G.I.S.A, e la communita’
Latino-Americana hanno dato generose offerte. Si
accettano ancora offerte dato che il costo della statua
non e’ stato ancora tutto coperto. Cortesemente
recatevi all’ufficio parrochiale oppure telefonare a
Diacono Dante 917- 602 – 3793. Si accetta qualsiasi
offerta.
PROSSIMI VIAGGI ESTIVI
Dal 1 a l’11 luglio – viaggio a Londra e Irlanda con
Padre Ron D’Antonio - 11 giorni e 10 notti in
localita’ bellissime. Volo diretto, ottimi hotels e
guida turistica. Bove Travel al 917-951-6774.
DAL 13 al 23 luglio viaggio in Sicilia. Per informazioni
e prenotazioni telefonare a Bove Travel al 917-951
-6774.
Cortesemente pregate per tutti gli ammalati della
nostra parrocchia.
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VIII DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
Jesús aconseja hoy en el Evangelio a sus apóstoles de maera que sigan sus enseñanzas y no las del mundo, vivimos entre el pueblo de Dios,
somos poseedores de su amor y no hay necesidad de preocupación alguna por lo que vendra
mañana. El futuro nos agobia, es acaso esto el reino de Dios que esperamos? O
la felicidad tan anhelada que buscamos desmedidamente? La belleza se ha convertido en algo de primera necesidad, como sustento basico para vivir, vanidad
es lo que corroe en muchos casos nuestro Corazón, pero al final nos damos
cuenta que Dios lo es todo y solo el no da a poseer la inmensa felicidad, la
belleza eterna de nuestras almas, la fortuna de ser herederos de su reino, sin necesidad de pensar en el mañana. Vivir el dia a dia es suficiente, pues este trae
consigo sus propias preocupaciones y todo esto puesto en manos de Dios y
Maria Santisima se convierten en una carga ligera para nuestras vidas. Hagamos
el proposito de dejar de lado lo que nos preocupa y venir hasta el altar frente al
Santisimo Sacramento donde a sus pies dejaremos nuestras angustias y
tristezas, nuestras alegrias y nuestras penas, demos gracias cada dia por el milagro inmenso de la vida y compartir con ello la inmensa felicidad de ser
llamados hijos de Dios.
AVISOS PARROQUIALES
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PRIMER VIERNES DE CADA MES HORA SANTA Y SANTA MISA TEMPLO DE ABAJO A
PARTIR DE LAS 7:30PM
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INICIAMOS LAS REGISTRACIONES PARA LA ESCUELA ELEMENTAL
INFORMES CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO EN LA RECTORIA 718-2360124
Extension 22 ,
TENEMOS BECAS DISPONIBLES Y AYUDAS FINANCIERAS PARA LAS FAMILIAS QUE
DESEAN ENTRAR SUS HIJOS EN NUESTRA ESCUELA.
PROXIMOS BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL 29 DE MARZO, INFORMES EN LA RECTORIA CON
EL PADRE GABRIEL O ALVARO.
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MIERCOLES 5 DE MARZO INICIAMOS LA CUARESMA CON EL MIERCOLES DE CENIZA, MISA Y DISTRIBUCION DE LA CENIZA A LAS 9PM EN ESPAÑOL, TEMPLO DE
ARRIBA.
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Faith Sharing
March 2, 2014
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.
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.
Golden Age Club
Holy Name Society
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 do you worry about? How does
faith help you in your worries?.
The Morning Scripture Reflection & Faith Sharing
Group
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 pray for all pregnant women instead of seeking an
abortion, will pray to the Divine Child Jesus and realize
life alone is the answer”.
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 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.
Companion Care Giver, shopping, light housekeeping,
laundry, doctor appointments.
Experienced, kind mature woman looking for
friendly senior to assist with daily activities.
Please call Jolie at (917) 600-4536
LOOKING FOR A COMPANION? Mature woman
willing to work as a companion. If interested call Eileen at: 718-637-7112
March 2, 2014
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 meet on Monday, March 3,10,17,24
from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Nazareth Institute. On Tuesday
afternoons at 1:00 pm - to be announced.
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.
Home Assistance
We are happy to announce that a member of our
Parish has now opened the:
Right-at-Home
In Home Care and Assistance Agency
7102 20th Ave.
1-347-554-8400 - Asst. Ruby
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!