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St. Rita Roman Catholic Church
36-25 11th Street, Long Island City, New York 11106
November 9, 2014
www.STRitaLIC.OR
RECTORY: 718-361-1884 (see extensions below)
Fr. Jose Carlos ext. 14
Fr. Roberto ext. 15
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
BRAZILIAN APOSTOLATE 718-706-0216
Faith Formation, Helen ext. 13
Secretary, Madge ext. 10
Welcome to our Parish
Pastoral Team
Pastor
Reverend Jose Carlos da Silva
Parochial Vicar
Reverend Roberto Cadavid
Monsignor Austin P. Bennett, P.A.
Permanent Deacon
Fernando E. Luces
Director of Faith Formation
Helen Foster
Parish Secretary
Madge Di Pippo
Directors of Music
Ken St. Bernard —- Fernando Perez
Weekend:
MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday 8:00 A.M., Saturday Evening (Vigil) 5:00 P.M
Sunday 7:30; 9:00; & 11:15 A.M. (English),
10:00A.M.(Spanish) 12:30 P.M. (Portuguese)
Weekdays:
8:00 A.M. (English) In the San Damiano Chapel
Wednesday & Thursday 7:00 P.M. (Spanish)
Wednesdays: 7:30 P.M. (Portuguese)
First Fridays: 8:00 P.M. (Portuguese)
Holy Days: Vigil Mass at 7:00 P.M. (on the evening before, English),
8:00 A.M., 12:10 P.M. (English) & 7:00 P.M (Spanish).
BAPTISMS
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated monthly @ 1:30PM (except
during Lent). The child’s Original Birth Certificate must be presented and
the Godparents must be practicing Catholics & have received their own
Sacraments. Godparents Class is on Tuesdays @ 7:00PM
EL SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO
Se celebra en español el tercer Sábado de cada mes a las 1:00P.M. Los
padres deben comunicarse por teléfono con la Parroquia un mes antes de la
fecha. Los padres deberán asistir a una clase de preparación, juntos con los
padrinos (que necesitan ser adultos católicos que han recibido los
sacramentos y si son casados, casados por la Iglesia). La clase de
preparación se reúne cada tercer Miércoles del mes en salón 7 de la rectoría
de abajo. No hay bautismos durante la cuaresma.
MARRIAGE
By appointment. The couple must make arrangements at least 6 months
before the planned wedding. Recent copies of the couple’s Baptism
Certificates (including Sacraments) must be presented. An internet-based
introductory session for all Pre-Cana is available. The website address is
http://www.pre-cana.org/.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Penance)
Saturday’s in the Church from 3:30 to 4:30 P.M. or by appointment
FAITH FORMATION / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Sunday School: 8:45 to 11:30 A.M. (Classes Resume Sept.
15)
DEVOTIONS—NOVENA
Miraculous Medal Novena prayers are recited after
the 8:00A.M. Mass on Mondays.
SICK CALLS
In case of emergency, please call the Rectory anytime.
If you would like the priest to bring Communion to the
sick and shut-ins, please call the Rectory.
OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
No office hours on Holy Days of Obligation
HORAS DE OFICINA Lunes a Viernes
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Y 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
We ask that you please make an appointment ahead of
time if you would like to speak with a priest.
Handicapped accessible (side entrance upper Church only)
EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT:
First Fridays: 8:00am — 9:00pm SAN DAMIANO CHAPEL
PARISH SOCIETIES
Grupo De Oracion Carismatico, todos los Martes a la 7:00 P.M.
en La Capilla De San Damiano.
Jornada Group: Every Saturday (Sabado) 2 — 4 PM
Music Ministry meet Friday, night at 7:00 P.M. (Spanish Choir);
Saturday at 1:00 P.M. (English Choir)
Cursillistas: 3rd & 4th Domingo a las 9:00 A.M.
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
November 9, 2014
Offerings
RIP Sister Patricia Ann Turner
7:30AM
Req by Friends at St. Rita’s
9:00AM
10:00AM
Special Intentions of Roxana y
Fernando Luces
Req by
Those who have entered into eternal rest
11:15AM RIP Bill & Helen Devaney
Req by Denise Persichette
12:30 PM Brazilian
& Family
Apostolate
NOV 10, MONDAY:
8:00AM RIP Michael Popowicz
Req by Josephine Alfieri & Family
NOV 11, TUESDAY:
8:00AM RIP
Req by
NOV 12, WEDNESDAY:
8:00AM RIP
7:00PM
IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
BREAD: The Bread is being offered in Loving
Memory of Antonio & Frances Barbieri at
the request of Pat & Paul Colella
WINE: The Wine is being offered in Loving
Memory of Paolantonia & Nicola Colella
at the request of Pat & Paul Colella
RIP Luz Maximina Fernandez
SANC LAMP/CHAPEL: The Sanctuary Lamp
Req by Josette St. Vil
RIP
Req by
NOV 14, FRIDAY:
8:00AM RIP
Req by
NOV 15, SATURDAY:
8:00AM Spiritual blessings for Ivan Hernandez
Req by Mr. & Mrs. Edward Short
5:00PM
Bob Kruper, Diane, Philip Brevolel, Jorge Gonzales
Edward Scharfenberger Sr. , Candido Vargas,
CANDLES: The Candles is being offered
in :Loving Memory of at the request of
NOV 13, THURSDAY:
8:00AM RIP Henriquez Armand St. Vil
(Espanol)
Those who are sick:
Req by
Req by Hija Griselda Estevez
7:00PM
Week-end of (11/2) $3,020.00
Deceased Members of Tondo & De
Palma Families Req by Dora De Palma
All those enrolled in the
Purgatorial Society
MASSES – SUNDAY, Nov 16 — Theresa
Tamberino, Kathleen & Daniel Mc Inerney, Miguel
Nieves, Passero & Lisi
RESPONSE: — The waters of the river gladden the
city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High
(Psalm 46).
Please turn OFF your cell phone BEFORE Mass.
is being offered in Loving Memory of
request of
at the
SANC LAMP/UC: The Sanctuary lamp is being
offered in at the request of
SANC LAMP/LC: The Sanctuary Lamp is being offered
in at the request of at the request of
MASS BOOK—2015
/ WILL OPEN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th IN THE
RECTORY OFFICE FROM 9:30AM TO
12:NOON AND FROM 1:00PM TO 4:30PM
ALL MASSES ARE PAYABLE AT THE TIME
OF REQUEST. MASSES ARE $15.00 EACH
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. PLEASE
MAKE YOUR LIST IN DATE ORDER, THIS
MAKES THINGS FLOW SMOTHER AND
FASTER. THANK YOU.
ANNUAL
GROCERY
BINGO:
Next
Friday, November 14th at St. Francis of Assisi, 21
-18 46 Street, Astoria, NY Mark your calendar!
All are welcome to come and enjoy an exciting
evening of Bingo with fabulous prizes, raffles,
food, drinks and fun for all. Doors open at
6:00pm Bingo starts at 7:30pm in Church
basement located at the corner of 45th Street and
21st Avenue.
FAITH FORMATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
CLASSES ARE IN THE 10TH WEEK (Which
means your child missed 2-1/2 MONTHS of
classes) Dear Parents/Guardians: Attending Mass
EVERY Sunday is our OBLIGATION as practicing/
active Catholics. We come together to celebrate the
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Archbishop of Dublin to present St.
Agnes Lecture at the Seminary in
Huntington. His Excellency Diarmuid Martin,
Archbishop of ?Dublin, will present the annual St.
Agnes Lecture on Sunday, November 16th at
3:PM. At the Seminary of the Immaculate
Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY.
The title of Archbishop Martin’s talk is “The
Church in Ireland and the Future.” An informal
reception and evening prayer will follow the lecture.
Admission is FREE; advance registration is
recommended. Seminary Development Office, 631423-0483 ext 102
ALL STUDENTS are to report to the
school gym at 8:40 a.m. Attendance will
be taken and we will proceed to Mass as CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TO ROME
a group.
WITH PAPAL GENERAL AUDIENCE,
REGISTRATION FOR 2014-2015: When you
come to register, please bring your child’s Original
Birth Certificate and Baptismal Certificate.
Registration fee is $50.00 per child. Come to the
Rectory Office and ask for Miss Helen. ALL children
are to attend the 9:00am Mass in the lower Church.
We will proceed to class after Mass.
MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHOOL,
located at 32-52 37TH Street, Astoria, NY has spots
available in our FREE half and full day UPK classes.
A limited number of seats are also available in our
nursery through 8th grade classrooms. Yellow bus
service is available, and we are close to public
transportation. Please call us at 718—278—4081 to
make an appointment to tour the school.
ST. MARGARET MARY HEAD START—
9-18 27th Avenue, (2nd Floor) Astoria, NY (BETWEEN 9
& 12 Sts.) 718—721—8065. FREE Preschool for children
3 and 4 years of age. Ask for Rita or Angela—8:30am to
3:30pm Monday to Friday. FAMILIES MUST LIVE
WITHIN 10 BLOCKS OF ST. MARGARET MARY.
Please bring your child with you at registration. AT
REGISTRATION: YOU NEED THE FOLLOWING:
Birth Certificate; Immunization Record; Health Insurance
Card; Proof of Income for 2014; Parent’s I.D. Affidavit of
residency form can be obtained in our office.
HOMECOMING 2014
St. Agnes Academic H.S., College Point, NY,
Saturday, November 22nd from 1—5pm. A reunion
celebration for ALL years, especially anniversary
years ending in 4 or 9. for more information, please
call 718-353-6276 ext. 30
JUNE 8TH—JUNE 20TH 2015. The Shrines
of Italy including Montecassino, Padre Pio, Assisi,
Lanciano, Padua, Esposition and viewing of The
Shroud of Turin & The Passion Play in Sordevelo,
Italy. Nonstop air from JFK. For more information
or a flyer please call Michael at
1—800—773—2660.
ONE DAY GET-A-WAY BUS TOUR—
Sunday, December 7th, An Amish Country
Christmas Holiday Tour. For ALL ages, singles and
families are most welcome. Early reservations a
must! Call Barbara at 718—747—0941.
PROFESSIONAL THERAPY—Family,
Marriage and Individual Therapy. Provided by new
York State licensed therapist, is available to our
parish and 148 other parishes. This program, under
the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been
conducted in the Diocese for the past 41 years for
the convenience of parishioners. Services are
provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, a
proprietary professional corporation, which is
independent of and not controlled or supervised by
the parish or Diocese. Confidential information and
appointments are available by calling Dr. Giuliani at
631—243—2503 or go to our website at: http://
www.thecatholicounselingcenter.com
GOD’S WILL
Lord, if your people need me, I will not refuse the
work. Your will be done.
—St. Martin of Tours
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL — 2014
When we GIVE We SHARE the LIGHT OF FAITH. This
year’s Annual Catholic Appeal Theme challenges us to be
the light of the world by sharing our faith, commitment and
generosity. This year, our theme is based on the recent
encyclical by Pope Francis, Lumen Fidel: The Light of Faith.
As stewards of God’s good gifts, we are called to bring the
light of faith by means of our time, talent, and treasure as a
blessing to the world around us. The 2014 ACA theme is:
WHEN WE GIVE WE SHARE THE LIGHT OF FAITH.
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the light of the
world.” The Annual Catholic Appeal supports the Diocese
and its parishes in three ways:
1. Provides an enhanced source of funding in support of
people through ministries, programs, and services
throughout our community.
2. Offers parishioners a chance to directly provide for the
work of the Church.
3. Grants each parish an annual opportunity to raise funds
for local initiatives and projects.
Please support this appeal for the good of our parish and
Diocese. You will be rewarded by God, He sees all.
QUINCEAÑERA
Please call the Rectory Office at 718—361-1884 ext 14
for information or make an appointment, Monday
through Friday, by the date of the Mass, the quinceanera
should have received catechism and the following
Sacraments: Baptism, First Communion and
Confirmation.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29;
Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday: Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25
Friday:
2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18;
Lk 17:26-37
Saturday:
3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8
Sunday:
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5;
1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]
Living God’s Word
Living with self-inflicted limitations is no easy task,
personally or ecclesial. On the other hand, the presence
of the Lord Jesus Christ renews the Church and helps us
to build his kingdom as best we can.
ALL BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS THIRD
SATURDAY /TRES SABADO
BAPTISM SCHEDULE—ENGLISH
TUESDAYCLASS/7:30PM
SUNDAY CEREMONY
2:PM
NOV 11, 2014
DEC 16, 2014
NOV 15, 2014
DEC 20, 2014
HORARIO de BAUTISMOS—ESPANOL
MIERCOLES/CHARLA 7:00PM
1:PM
12 A NOV 2014
17 A DEC 2014
SABADO/BAUTISMO
15 A NOV 2014
20 A DEC 2014
Reflecting on God’s Word
We are not all we would like to be. We know that
only too well. The seven capital sins are not just
fantasies. We readily embody them: anger and
pride and greed and lust and gluttony and envy and
laziness. Our spirits bear the mark of Cain.
It’s also true that we often want others to be what
we ourselves cannot be, and so we look to the
Church, except that the Church is us, and if we are
sinful, so too is the Church. Our history as a
community of believers says it all too clearly. We
waged war with the Crusades. We reveled in the
power of ruling over civil states. We became
intolerant during the Inquisition. We were a
storehouse of wealth. And most recently we were
too proud to admit the sexual abuses taking place in
our midst.
If we are the dwelling place of God, a temple made
of living stones, then we are also in need of being
swept clean just as Jesus once cleansed the temple
in his day. We come to recognize that need. The
good news is that the Church is being swept clean,
in every age, because sin slips through in every
age. And so the Church, that living temple, is
constantly being made new, painful as it may be.
It would be wonderful if the Church were all that
the gospel professes. The fact that it is not may be
disappointing, but God’s reign has not yet
arrived—at least not fully. In the meantime, the
Lord Jesus continues to cleanse us and renew us.
And the marvel is that the river that flows from that
temple of living stones is still bringing life to all it
touches—in spite of our sinfulness.
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
9 de noviembre de 2014
Dedicación de la Basílica de san
Juan de Letrán
PROGRAMA de EDUCACION RELIGIOSA
TODOS los estudiantes deben
reportarse al gimnasio de la escuela
a las 8:40 a.m. se va a tomar
asistencia. Vamos a procedar a la
Misa como un grupo.
SOCIEDAD DE DAMAS Y CABALLEROS:
REUNION MENSUAL EL PRIMER DOMINGO DEL MES,
DESPUÉS DE LA MISA HISPANA EN EL SALÓN MSGR
BENNETT. TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS.
CURSILLISTAS: SE REUNEN EL 2DO, 3RO Y 4TO
DOMINGOS DEL MES DESPUES DE LA MISA HISPANA,
“CRISTO CUENTA CONTIGO Y NOSOTROS CON EL”.
GRUPO DE ORACION CARISMATICO: SE
REUNE TODOS LOS MARTES A LAS 7:00 PM EN LA
CAPILLA DE SAN DAMIANO. TODOS SON
BIENVENIDOS.
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE FATIMA: INVITA ASU
REUNION EL TERCER DOMINGO DEL MES DESPUES
DE LA MISA HISPANA PARA REZAR EL ROSARIO POR
LA PAZ DEL MUNDO EN HONOR A NTA. SRA. DE
FATIMA. CONTACTAR A CAROLINA CHINO.
GRUPO
GUADALUPANO: INVITAN A SU
REUNION EL SEGUNDO DOMINGO DEL MES.
SALIMOS EN PROCESION DESPUES DE LA MISA
HISPANA HASTA EL SALON #7 PARA REZAR EL
ROSARIO DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE. TODOS
SON BIENVENIDOS. FRANCISCA RAMIREZ Y
PATRICIA HERNANDEZ.
CENÁCULOS SE REUNEN EL CUARTO
DOMINGO DEL MES, SALON #7, “FAMILIA QUE
REZA UNIDA, PERMANECE UNIDA”.
CONTACTAR A DIANA FERNANDEZ, PARA
REZAR EL ROSARIO EN CASAS.
El grupo de la Misericordia: Invita a
participar de su reunión el segundo sábado del mes para
cantar y rezar la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia por
todos los enfermos y las intenciones del Santo Papa
Francisco a las 3:00 de la tarde en la capilla de San
Damiano, para información hablar con María Suero o
Carla Perdomo. "Oh Sangre y Agua, que brotaste del
Corazón de Jesús como una Fuente de Misericordia para
nosotros, en Vos confío.”
Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios
No somos lo que quisiéramos ser. Eso lo sabemos
muy bien. Los siete pecados capitales no son
fantasías. Nosotros los personificamos bien: ira y
soberbia, avaricia y lujuria, gula, envidia y pereza.
Nuestro espíritu lleva consigo la marca de Caín.
También es cierto que a menudo queremos que los
demás sean como nosotros no podemos ser y por eso
buscamos a la Iglesia como guía; pero la Iglesia
somos nosotros y si nosotros somos pecadores
también la Iglesia lo es. Nuestra historia como
comunidad de creyentes lo dice todo y muy
claramente. Libramos una guerra contra las
Cruzadas. Nos rebelamos para alcanzar el poder
gubernamental y civil. Nos volvimos intolerables
durante la Inquisición. Fuimos un almacén de
riquezas. Y más recientemente fuimos demasiado
arrogantes para admitir los abusos sexuales que
estaban ocurriendo en medio nuestro.
Si somos el templo de Dios, un templo hecho de
piedras vivas, entonces también necesitamos que se
nos limpie igual que Jesús una vez limpió el templo
de su época. Nosotros reconocemos esta necesidad.
Lo bueno es que la Iglesia también se limpia en cada
generación, porque el pecado se cuela en todas las
épocas. Y así también la Iglesia, ese templo vivo, se
va haciendo nueva constantemente, aunque el
proceso sea doloroso.
Sería maravilloso si la Iglesia fuera todo lo que
profesa el Evangelio. El hecho de que no sea así,
puede desilusionar, pero el reino de Dios no ha
llegado todavía, no del todo. Mientras tanto el Señor
Jesús continúa limpiándonos y renovándonos. Y lo
maravilloso es que el río que fluye de ese templo de
piedras vivas todavía da vida a todo lo que toca, a
pesar de nuestro pecado.
QUINCEAÑERA
Favor de llamar a la oficina al 718-361-1884 ext 14
para mas información o para hacer una cita de lunes
a viernes. Antes de la fecha de la misa, la
quinceañera debe haver recibido catesismo y los
siguientes sacramentos: Bautizo, Primera Comunion
y Confirmacion.
Quiero paz, quiero amor, quiero dulces por favor.
Por favor apague su celular antes de entrar a
Misa.
INFORMATION SHEET
CHURCH NAME:
St. Rita Church
36-25 11th Street
L. I. C., N. Y. 11106
718—361—1884 (ext 10)
CONTACT PERSON
Madge or Father Jose Carlos
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Publisher
PRINTER
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NUMBER OF PAGES SENT
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Page One is the bulletin cover
Page Two begins with Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Page Three begins Faith Formation
Page Four begins with Annual Catholic Appeal
Page Five begins with Comunidad Hispana
Page Six is this cover sheet
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DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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