February 24, 2013

St. Athanasius
Church
St. Athanasius
Church
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PARISH STAFF
February
24, 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 Cobhram
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, Feb. 24th:
8:30 Joseph, Carolyn D’’Antonio
10:00 Anthony & Gary Gardine
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY, Valentine Nicola Marinelli
11:30 ITAL. - Giacomo & Giuseppa Togati
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Thomas & Olympia Martocci
Monday, Feb. 25th:
7:00 Valentino Nicola Marinelli
9:00 Dewey R. Gallese
Tuesday, Feb. 26th:
7:00 Rosario Emanuele Musumeci
9:00 Filippo Comes, Anniv.
Wednesday, Feb. 27th:
7:00 Ribaudo Family
9:00 Pietro Ferrantelli
7:30 Vespers
Thursday, Feb. 28th:
7:00 Marie Harkness
9:00 Bruno Speziale
Friday, March 1st, FIRST FRIDAY:
7:00
Vincent Leonardo, Jennie, Nick. Camille Porcaro
9:00 Joseph Martori
8:00 ITAL. - Isabella e Giuseppe Muscatelli
Saturday, March 2nd:
9:00 Mary Dennigan
5:30 Connie & Saverio Quaranta
7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
Sunday, March 3rd:
8:30 Giuseppe & Baby Rose Casimassima
10:00 Giuseppe, Maria Margiottiello, Nicolo Pomo
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY, Mary & Anthony Muzio
Joseph & Judy Capozzi ––50th Anniversary Blessing
11:30 ITAL. - Francesco Musuruca
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Lillian Mazzola
Please Turn Off
Cell Phones
February 24, 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 Mario De Pinto requested by wife, Jennie and children
Altar Wine: In Loving Memory of John Buoncore
requested by wife, children & grandchildren
Candles: In Loving Memory of Filippo Comes requested by Joe, Teresa Pesce and family
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Raymond
Joseph Alessi requested by wife, Ann
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Dewey
Gallese requested by his cousins
Knights of Columbus Right-to-Life Rose: OPEN
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.
Our Call to Christian Stewardship
Feb. 17, 2013 - $10,413.00
Feb. 19, 2012 - $10,594.00
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TUESDAY LENTEN FILM SERIES
Nazareth Institute - 9:45am
MAR. 5TH - "JESUS OF NAZARETH " - PART 2
MAR.12TH - "JESUS OF NAZARETH" - PART 3
MAR.19TH - "JESUS OF NAZARETH" - PART 4
MAR.26TH - THE EUCHARIST
PRESENTATION BY FR. ROBERT BARRON
February 24, 2013
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LENTEN SCHEDULE
Calendar....
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Tues., Feb. 26
7:00 pm Golden Gloves Meeting
Rectory Basement
Friday
Thurs., Feb 28
7:00 pm Mass for Pope Benedict XVI
3:00 pm - English
7:30 pm - Italian
7:30 pm - Spanish
(Lower Church)
WEDNESDAY VESPERS 7:30PM
Fri., Mar. 1
7:00 pm Golden Gloves Auditorium
Sun., Mar. 3
After Masses Auditorium
Holy Name Soc. Hospitality Sunday World Youth Day Fundraiser
Mon., Mar. 4
7:00 pm Spring Fling Meeting - Rectory
7:30 pm Pastoral Council
Nazareth Institute
Tue., Mar. 5
7:00 pm Jubilee Committee Meeting Rectory Basement
Sat. / Sun. Mar.9-10 - All Masses
In-Pew Solicitation
2013 Annual Catholic Appeal
Sun., Mar. 10
6:00 pm Youth Mass - 1st Confirmation
Youth Group Session
Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 20
Topic –– Simple Happiness
How to be Happy !!!
Presenter - World Famous Psychologist
Jim Ryan
PARISH LENTEN MISSION
MASS AND HOMILY
By Former Priests of the Parish
7:30pm
March 11
Fr. Brian Patterson
March 12
Fr. Robert Mucci
March 13
To be announced
March 14
Msgr. Robert Thelen
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.
Wed. Mar. 27
7:00 pm Youth Way of the Cross
ABSTINENCE:
The following Weekday Masses for 2013 are available:
Time
Date
7:00am
Sept. 16, 18, 19, 20, 25, 30
The following Memorials for May - June 2013 are available:
Host
Wine
Candles
Sanctuary
Lamp
Sanctuary
Lamp
May 19;
June 2,
9,30
June 9,
30
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 (Feb. 17th) and continues
until Trinity Sunday (May 26th).
Reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
(Confession) is encouraged during Lent, especially if
you have been away from Sunday Mass.
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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 - Friday
(from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Baby Bottle Campaign
Thank You!
Thank you for participating in the Good Counsel
baby bottle campaign.
The change you are collecting in the bottles will
bless Good Counsel’’s pro-life homes in New
York and New Jersey.
For more information about their ministry please
go to www.goodcounselhomes.org.
The 4th and 5th Grades would like to thank the
St. Athanasius Community. As part of the
Little Doctors Program, the Blood Drive sponsored during Catholic Schools Week, was a
wonderful experience. They appreciate your
prayers, good wishes and most importantly,
the 69 pints of blood donated.
Thank you and God Bless you.
Welcome Home Sunday
Sunday - April 7, 2013
Your help needed!!!
If you have the current information for a former parishioner, please fill out the form below.
Name:__________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________
City/State:_______________________________________________________
Tel:__________________________
Return form to the rectory.
Attention: Msgr.
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Palm Crosses & Easter Plants
On Sunday, March 24th (Palm Sunday), Cavallaro Council - Knights of Columbus will be selling Palm Crosses and Easter Flowers in front of
St. Athanasius Church. We will also be selling
Easter Flowers on Sunday, March 31st (Easter
Sunday). Proceeds from the sale go to all of
their charitable deeds including their work with
the homeless, underprivileged children and their
work within the Parish. Please show your support. More information can be found at: www.
cavallarocouncil.com
Healing Mass
A Lenten Healing Mass will be celebrated on
Tuesday, March 5th. We will begin with the Rosary at 7:00 p.m., followed by Mass at 8:00 p.m.
The Mass offered by Fr. John Campoli is for all
illnesses and problems. Come for a beautiful
blessing.
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!
Bishop Kearney H. S.
40th Annual Card Party Extravaganza
Friday, March 22, 2013
Doors open at 7:00pm - Donation $20
Includes sandwich, soda, coffee & cookies
For tickets call
S. Virginia at (718) 236-6363 x247
NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR
Bishop Kearney H. S.
Academic Honorees
Alexa Carvajal
Principal’’s List
Grade 10
Gabrielle DeRosa
First Honors
Grade 10
Danielle DeNora
Second Honors
Grade 10
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Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’’)
VENERDI’’, 29 MARZO 2013
L’’ANNUALE PROCESSIONE DEL VENERDI’’ SANTO
QUEST’’ANNO TERMINA ALLA BASILICA REGINA PACIS
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di febbraio
INTRODUZIONE ALLA VIA CRUCIS
(Don Angelo Saporiti, Riflessione sull'amore di Madre
Teresa)
Oggi fra la gente del mondo, Gesù vive la propria
passione. La Via Crucis si ripete oggi come duemila
anni fa nei giovani, nei sofferenti, negli affamati, nelle
persone malate e portatrici di handicap.
Noi oggi siamo qui per vivere la Via Crucis di Gesù.
La Via Crucis è fatta di stazioni.
Stazione significa "sosta" "fermata".
Significa per noi "esserci", stare lì vicino a quella
situazione, a quella persona, a quella sofferenza……
Vivere la Via Crucis significa esserci.
E allora noi siamo lì? Siamo lì in quel bambino che
mangia un pezzo di pane, briciola dopo briciola,
perché sa che, quando quel tozzo di pane sarà finito,
non ce ne sarà più e avrà di nuovo fame?
Siamo lì con quel bambino?
Siamo lì con quelle migliaia di persone che ogni giorno
muoiono, non solo per un tozzo di pane, ma per un po'
d'amore, di considerazione, di giustizia.
Siamo lì? Siamo lì quando i nostri giovani cadono,
come Gesù è caduto più volte per noi?
Siamo lì come era lì Simone il Cireneo, a risollevarli, a
prendere su di noi la loro fatica, la loro delusione, la
loro depressione?
Siamo lì con gli alcolizzati, i senzatetto, i senza lavoro,
i senza famiglia, i vecchi, gli esclusi…… La vera
preghiera
(S. Agostino) La vera preghiera non è nella voce, ma
nel cuore. Non sono le nostre parole, ma i nostri desideri a dar forza alle nostre suppliche. Se invochiamo
con la bocca la vita eterna, senza desiderarla dal profondo del cuore, il nostro grido è un silenzio. Se senza
parlare, noi la desideriamo dal profondo del cuore, il
nostro silenzio è un grido.
Queste sono alcune stazioni della Via Crucis.
Le altre sono dentro di noi. Le conosciamo bene:
sono il nostro rapporto difficile con il marito, la moglie,
i nostri conflitti con i figli adolescenti,
le nostre incomprensioni con i parenti,
le nostre liti con i vicini,
i nostri volti duri con gli amici,
i nostri preconcetti con i compagni,
il nostro disimpegno sociale e cristiano
il nostro correre tutta la giornata senza avere un
orientamento, le nostre scuse per non trovare mai il tempo
per pregare, per stare un po' in silenzio, per meditare, per
conoscere meglio Gesù, per incontralo……
Non possiamo far finta di non vedere queste stazioni della
nostra Via Crucis.
La Via Crucis è una via di consapevolezza del mio peccato
personale e una presa di coscienza del nostro peccato
sociale, come comunità civile e come Chiesa.
Iniziamo ad andare dietro a Gesù sulla via dolorosa.
Precorriamo la Via Crucis, passo dopo passo, con
consapevolezza, con lucidità, con coscienza, con
trasparenza. Lasciamoci andare all'amore di Dio.
Chiediamo a Gesù il dono delle lacrime e il dono del
cambiamento della nostra vita.
Gesù è morto per noi per dirci che non c'è amore più
grande di quello che dona la vita.
Lui ci darà la forza, perché Gesù è la nostra forza!
La vera preghiera (S. Agostino)
La vera preghiera non è nella voce, ma nel cuore. Non sono
le nostre parole, ma i nostri desideri a dar forza alle nostre
suppliche. Se invochiamo con la bocca la vita eterna, senza
desiderarla dal profondo del cuore, il nostro grido è un silenzio. Se senza parlare, noi la desideriamo dal profondo del
cuore, il nostro silenzio è un grido.VIA CRICIS –– OGNI
VENERDI’’ ALLE ORE 8 PM –– come ogni anno vi
ricordiamo di partecipare tutti i venerdi’’ durante la
Quaresima alla Via Della Croce.
TRIDUO PASQUALE durante la settimana santa - lunedi’’,
martedi’’, e mercoledi’’ della settimana santa - 25, 26, 27
marzo. Messa alle 8pm. La prime due serate avremo il
Rev. Padre Al Barozzi, e la terza il Reverendo Padre Carlo
Graziano. Confessioni tutte e tre sere alle 7pm prima della
Messa e anche dopo la Messa.
DATA DA RICORDARE .
Da lunedi’’ a giovedi’’ 11-14 marzo –– ogni sera alle
7:30pm Messa con sacerdoti che hanno servito la
nostra parrocchia.
PROSSIMI VIAGGI CON DIACONO DANTE
Dal 19 al 24 maggio –– viaggio a Savannah, Georgia.
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.
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II DOMINGO DE CUARESMA
El monte Tabor, donde tuvo lugar el episodio que nos narra el Evangelio de hoy , es la mayor
elevación de esa región en el medio oriente, con 660 metros de altura. Desde su cima se
domina el Valle de Jezreel y se ve desde Nazareth hasta Samaria y Galilea su cima forma una
amplia altiplanicie, muy adecuada para lo que queria Pedro: hacer varias tiendas y quedarse
alli. Hoy dia en la cima del monte se encuentra la Basilica de la Transfiguración.
Jesús se transformo en la apariencia que el tendria por toda la eternidad , una vez entrara en
el reino de Dios pero los Apóstoles tuvieron el privilegio de ver esta transformación antes que
ocurriera, Esta transformación era producto de lo que Jesús tenía en su Corazón , era el
reflejo de su alma compenetrada con el Padre; Esa misma transformación es la que Dios
quiere para cada uno de nosotros no para hacernos sentir bien sino para que nos integremos
de manera verdadera con la Iglesia y vivir su Evangelio. Vivamos pues estos dias de
preparación a la Semana Santa con mucha devoción y entrega para que lleguemos a la
Semana Mayor de nuestra Fe Católica transformados en hombres nuevos .
PARTES DE LA MISA
1. RITOS INICIALES.Entrada
Saludo al altar y pueblo congregado
Señor, ten piedad
Gloria
Oracióncolecta
2. LITURGIA DE LA PALABRA.
3. LITURGIA EUCARÍSTICA: Preparación de los dones. Plegaria eucarística.Rito de la Comunión
4. RITO DE CONCLUSIÓN.
AVISOS DOMINICALES
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BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL MARZO 23 Y ABRIL 27, 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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DURANTE TODOS LOS VIERNES DE CUARESMA TENDREMOS EL REZO DEL SANTO VIACRUCIS Y EL SANTO ROSARIO COMENZANDO EL VIERNES 15 DE FEBRERO A LAS 7 PM EN
EL TEMPLO DE ABAJO.
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APARTIR DEL VIERNES 15 DE FEBRRERO RETIROS DE CUARESMA 7:30PM TEMPLO DE
ABAJO
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MISA EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO ULTIMO SABADO DE CADA MES TEMPLO DE ABAJO 7:30
PM
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ACOMPAÑENOS DEL 24 AL 31 DE MARZO A CELEBRAR LA SEMANA SANTA , TODOS LOS
SERVICIOS EN ESPAÑOL . EN LAS PROXIMAS SEMANAS ESTAREMOS DISTRIBUYENDO LA
PROGRAMACION CON TODOS LOS EVENTOS .
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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
Mon.–– Thur., March 11-14, 2013
7:30pm - Jubilee Mission
Mass & Homily by Former Priests of the Parish
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Special 100th Anniversary Recital with Combined Choirs
Directed by Steven Laplante
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
100th Anniversary Youth Ministry Way of the Cross
Sunday, April 7, 2013
11:30am Mass - Welcome Home Sunday-Divine Mercy Sunday
Former Parishioners - Refreshments Served
Thursday, May 2, 2013
7:00pm Feast of St. Athanasius - Trilingual Mass & Reception
June 2013
Youth Event - TBD
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, Robert F. Cannone, Anthony Caputo, Ann Centorrino, Carmela Colandrea, Robert Colosini,
Josephine Como, Rosemarie Costagliola, 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 Gironachan, Gary Golemi, Barbara Hale, Helen Hauser, John
Hockenberry, 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, Joseph Riccardi, 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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Remember When?
Saint Athanasius is home to a vibrant and growing Hispanic community. This year they will
celebrate their 15th year at St. A’’s. The first Spanish Mass was celebrated on September 14, 1998 by
Monsignor Fernando Ferrarese.
The spiritual leader now is Father Gabriel Toro-Rivas. Father Gabriel came to Saint Athanasius
in 1999 and quickly became the popular ““Pastor”” of this fast-growing congregation. It has grown so
much that there are three (3) well attended Masses weekly. As a matter of fact, Father Gabriel tells me
that there are 1,000 Hispanic Parishioners who proudly call Saint Athanasius Church their home.
Their choir and music make their celebration of Mass beautiful and lively. They celebrate many
feast days with Processions including Our Lady of Guadalupe, The Three Kings and Good Friday.
They are all well organized and draw many parishioners to worship and participate in these Processions.
Our CCD program is the second largest in the diocese due to the strong Hispanic enrollment.
There are many hardworking people that make up this part of our family. Their rich culture and profound belief has allowed Saint Athanasius to grow and flourish even among the many changes to our
neighborhood.
This week, in honor of our 100th Jubilee, our Parish is holding an International Dinner Night. Please
come an
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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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.
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.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Gives Back
For each car, truck or van, running or not, the Society
of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church a
$50/$100 per vehicle donation. If you, a family member, friend or neighbor has an old neglected vehicle in
their driveway that they would like to dispose of, call
the Society at (718) 491 2525 Thank you!
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.
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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 role does silence play in your
Lenten journey?
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 pray for the souls of all aborted babies and the
minds and souls of their mothers.””
February 24, 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.
RENTALS
APARTMENT WANTED: one bdrm. Willing to pay $800. a
month. Pet friendly. Call: 908-670-3661, ask for Janice.
APARTMENT WANTED: one bdrm., single man, has references. Willing to pay $600. Call: Johnny at 917-478-3411
APARTMENT WANTED: 2bdrm., prefer 4 family.
Call: 347-713-3269
APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2bdrm, 4 rms., in a 3 fam., 2nd
fl. front. Newly renovated. Call 347-866-2233
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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.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Cavallaro Council - Knights of Columbus will
be having their annual affair on Sunday April
14th.
Tickets for the event will be going on sale
soon. We will also be selling raffles and journal ads. Please support us. Log onto
www.cavallarocouncil.com for more information
Home Assistance
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
February 24, 2013
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 meets in the Nazareth Institute
with Sr. Barbara Murtha, C.S.J. on Mondays, Sept. to
June, at 7:30pm. Will begin again in the Spring.
Divorced & Separated Support Group will meet in the
Nazareth Institute from 7:30-9:30p.m. on Tuesdays.
Mar. 5, 19; Apr 2, 16, 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.
Our Al-Anon Group meets in the Nazareth Institute every
Friday 8-9:30p.m. & Saturday 7:30-9:30p.m.
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].