January 4, 2015 - St. Athanasius Church

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St. Athanasius
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PARISH
STAFF
January
4, 2015
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
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
StAthanasiusNY@hotmail.com
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: KenWodz@optonline.net
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: StAthanasiusPPC@aol.com
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
(Oct.-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, January 4:
8:30 Vincent Orlando
10:00 Frank Rappa & Vincenza Pennisi
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - Thomas Mazzola
11:30 ITAL. - Giovanni Porcu
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Nicola D’Aniello
Monday, January 5:
7:00 Fernando Toro & Mercedes Rives
9:00 James Brannan
Tuesday, January 6:
7:00 Antonio & Concetta Sigona
9:00 Paul La Terra
January 4, 2015
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.
Wednesday, January 7:
7:00 Deceased Members of the Leonardo and
Porcaro Families
9:00 Vito Caputo
HOSTS: In Loving Memory of Antonio & Concetta
Sigona requested by Connie Sigona
Thursday, January 8:
7:00 Benedetto & Ninfa Nania
9:00 Angelina Minagro
ALTAR WINE: In Loving Memory of Nicola, Donata & Nicky Tagarelli requested by Grace Ateniese
Friday, January 9
7:00 Theresa Merk
9:00 Rita Venezia
(First Friday Mass for School Children)
CANDLES: In Loving Memory of Joseph Barbieri
Saturday, January 10 :
9:00 Salvatore Davi
10:30 Jeanne Virzi - Memorial Mass
5:30 Giuseppa Pantorno
7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Aldo &
Susan DeVita requested by Niece.
Sunday, January 11:
8:30 Giovanni Furio
10:00 Holy Name
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY 25th Anniv. of Dave Cassato and
deceased of Cassato Family
11:30 ITAL. - Grazia Del Re
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
Memorials for the Week
SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Vincent & Elena LoBiondo requested by Daughter.
KNIGHTS-OF-COLUMBUS ROSE: In Loving
Memory of Carmine Bartiromo requested by Wife,
Gloria and Children
Our Call to Christian Stewardship
Dec 28, 2014 - Not available
Dec 29, 2013 - Not available
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.
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From the Pastor’s desk…
On Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 11:30 there will be a Month’s Mind Mass
for slain Police Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenijan Liu. There will be a special
collection for their families.
Msgr. Cassato
Immaculate Conception Parish & School
Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Fernando Ferrarese
On Sunday evening, January 18, 2015 the
parish and school community
will commemorate its
90th Anniversary with a Gala Celebration
at Russo’s on the Bay
in Howard Beach, New York.
If you would like to attend
Save the Date……………
As part of the Little Doctors Program the 4th
and 5th grades of St. Athanasius School will
be sponsoring a Blood Drive during Catholic
Schools Week. Please join us on Thursday,
January 29th from 2:00pm until 8:00pm to
give the gift of hope. Everyone between the
ages of 17 to 76 is welcome. Your presence
and donation can make this life-saving event
a success for everyone.
Please call and leave your name with
St. Athanasius office (718) 236-0124.
The MetroCard Mobile Staff
will be at
Assemblyman William Colton’s
Community Office
155 Kings Highway
(between West 12 & West 13 Streets
Brooklyn, NY 11223-1026
(718) 236-1598
Thank you
The following Masses for Feb. - Mar. 2015 are available:
Time
Date
Friday, Jan. 30, 2015
10:00am to 12 noon
7:00am
Feb. 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18(Ash Wed.), 19, 27 /
Mar. 4, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31
The following Memorials for Jan./Mar. 2015 are available:
9:00am
———
8:30am
Mar. 1
6:00pm
Mar. 15, 29
Host
Mar.
22,29
Wine
Candles
Jan. Jan. , 25
25,
Feb. 8,
Feb
15
8
Mar. 1,
Mar.
22,
1, 22
Sanctuary Lamps
Rose
Jan. 18
Feb. 1(2), 8, 15
Mar. 1, 15, 22,
Jan. 25
Feb. 1, 8,
15, 22
Mar. 1, 15,
22, 29
2015 Mass Book
Mass Intentions will be taken in the rectory.
Monday-Friday after 4:30pm
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Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
CHE IL NUOVO ANNO SIA PORTATORE D’AMORE E FELICITA’ IN OGNI CASA.
CHE LA PACE POSSA REGNARE REALMENTE NEL MONDO.
AUGURI DI BUON ANNO A TUTTI
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di gennaio
RINGRAZIAMENTO FINE ANNO
Eccoci, Signore, davanti a te.
Col fiato grosso, dopo aver tanto camminato.
Ma se ci sentiamo sfiniti, non è perché abbiamo percorso un lungo tragitto, o abbiamo coperto chi sa quali
interminabili rettilinei.
È perché, purtroppo, molti passi,
li abbiamo consumati sulle viottole nostre, e non sulle
tue:seguendo i tracciati involuti della nostra caparbietà
faccendiera,e non le indicazioni della tua Parola;
confidando sulla riuscita delle nostre estenuanti
manovre, e non sui moduli semplici dell'abbandono
fiducioso in te.
Forse mai, come in questo crepuscolo dell'anno,
sentiamo nostre le parole di Pietro:
"Abbiamo faticato tutta la notte,
e non abbiamo preso nulla".
Ad ogni modo, vogliamo ringraziarti ugualmente.
Perché, facendoci contemplare la povertà del raccolto,
ci aiuti a capire che senza di te,
non possiamo far nulla. Ci agitiamo soltanto.
Ma ci sono altri motivi, Signore, che, al termine
dell'anno, esigono il nostro rendimento di grazie.
Ti ringraziamo, Signore,
perché ci conservi nel tuo amore.
Perché continui ad avere fiducia in noi.
Grazie, perché non solo ci sopporti,
ma ci dai ad intendere che non sai fare a meno di noi.
Grazie, Signore, perché non finisci di scommettere su
di noi.
Perché non ci avvilisci per le nostre inettitudini.
Anzi, ci metti nell'anima un cosi vivo desiderio di ricupero, che già vediamo il nuovo anno
come spazio della speranza e tempo propizio
per sanare i nostri dissesti.
Spogliaci, Signore, di ogni ombra di arroganza.
Rivestici dei panni della misericordia e della dolcezza.
Donaci un futuro gravido di grazia e di luce
e di incontenibile amore per la vita.
Aiutaci a spendere per te
tutto quello che abbiamo e che siamo.
E la Vergine tua Madre ci intenerisca il cuore.
Fino alle lacrime.
“L’angolo della Sapienza”
IL VERO AMICO
Il vero amico è come un bel libro: più lo leggi e più ti
accorgi che il contenuto è più importante della
copertina.
Lo scorso giovedi’ 1° gennaio 2015, il Santo Padre
Papa Francesco ha tenuto la 48° annuale giornata
mondiale della pace con il tema “Non Piu’ Schiavi,
Ma Fratelli”. Dopo questa annuale giornata Papa
Francesco chiede a tutti di cercare essere portatori di
pace.
MARTEDI’, 6 GENNAIO – EPIFANIA DEL SIGNORE
–Una stella ha guidato i Magi fino a Betlehemme.
E’ nato il Re dei Giudei. BENEDITE LA VOSTRA
CASA NEL GIORNO DELL’EPIFANIA - Il Vangelo ci
dice che i Magi incontrarono Gesu’ appena entrati in
casa. La porta della nostra casa e’ la nostra sacra
entrata. Vi incoraggiamo a benedire tutti quelli che
entrano e escono dalla vostra casa scrivendo sulla
porta 20+G+M+B+15. La tradizione ci dice che le
lettere sono le iniziali dei Magi: Gaspare, Melchiorre e
Baldassare. Questo puo’ anche significare “Christus
mansionen benedicat” cioe’ che Cristo benedice
questa casa. Gennaio e’ il primo mese dell’anno,
ossia la porta d’entrata al nuovo anno. Benedite la
vostra porta con acqua benedetta mentre recitate una
preghiera.
SIGNORE, SENTIAMO CHE TU CI STAI DICENDO:
“BUON ANNO!” GRAZIE, SIGNORE! E’ QUESTO
L’UNICO AUGURIO DI CUI ABBIAMO VERAMENTE
BISOGNO, NON SOLO PERCHÉ SINCERO, MA
PERCHÉ ONNIPOTENTE.
Monsignore Cassato e tutti dell’ufficio parrocchiale
ringraziano quelli che hanno reso il nostro Natale,
e Capodanno un’evento particolare a
Sant’Atanasio.
A tutti quelli che erano presenti a Messa – Grazie.
A tutti quelli che hanno decorato la Chiesa, hanno
aiutato con musica e inni, che hanno preparato i
bambini per le nostre celebrazioni – Grazie.
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A tutti quelli che hanno servito la chiesa come
lettori, ministri, uscieri, chierichetti e sacrestani –
Grazie.
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A tutti quelli che hanno preparato la Liturgia, che
hanno donato fiori e decorazioni – Grazie.
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A tutti quelli che hanno preparato i tre presepi, gli
alberi di Natale, le luci e a tutti quelli che hanno donato
un’albero in memoria di persona cara – Grazie.
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A tutti quelli che hanno “acceso le luci di
Bensonhurst” – Grazie.
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E a TE che sei con noi nel nostro cammino con il
Signore, come i Magi trovarono e adorarono Gesu’, la
nostra preghiera e’ che tutti noi continuiamo a cercare
Cristo nella nostra vita.
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DOMINGO DE LA EPIFANIA DEL SEÑOR
Tomado de la Palabra entre nosotros:
En esta Fiesta de la Epifanía del Señor celebramos la revelación del hijo
de Dios a los gentiles, los no judíos . A partir de ese
momento , los
privilegios que estaban reservados para el pueblo escogido quedaron a
disposición de toda la humanidad. Esa Estrella , ordenada por Dios , sirvió para que la luz de Cristo brillara para todo el mundo.
Los reyes sabios vieron el lucero desde paises lejanos y se sintieron tan conmovidos que de
inmediato emprendieron el viaje, al final del cual encontraron la manifestación de Dios en un
niño recién nacido , y se sintieron movidos,no solo a ofrecerle regalos de gran valor , sino a
adorarlo de inmediato. Así comenzó una maravillosa procesión de gente venida desde todas
las latitudes hasta el trono de Dios. Todass las naciones podían llegar a la luz de un Rey que
gobierna con amor y justicia. Esta es la intensidad con la cual Dios quiere que todos vengan a
conocerlo ; de hecho , no esperó a que se propagara la noticia , mas bien puso una señal en
el cielo que captó la atención de unos sabios de Paises remotos. Así actua Dios para congregar a su pueblo. Hoy mismo nos lleva a todos a refugiarnos en su amor y lo hace de la mejor
manera . Al venir hoy a la Santa Misa nosotros tambien recibir la invitación a salir de nuestro
país lejano de nuestra alma para entrar al Reino Celestial de Cristo Jesús ; cuando aprovechamos la oportunidad de amar y adorar al Señor , el Corazón se nos llena de amor y entusiasmo. Dios te ha llamado a ti tambien desde la eternidad para tener parte en su vida ; no dejes de abrirle tu Corazón y aceptar su invitación.
AVISOS PARROQUIALES
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AVISOS PARROQUIALES
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CATEQUESIS DE NIÑOS , LA OFICINA
BADO 31 DE ENERO Y 28 DE FEBRERO,
PARA REGISTRAR QUEDA LOCALIZADA EN
REGISTRARSE CON TIEMPO EN LA RECEL SOTANO DE LA ESCUELA, ATENCION
TORIA .
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MIERCOLES A SABADO DE 10 AM A 4PM ,
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 REGISTRACIONES PARA LA ESCUELA DE
NUESTRA PARROQUIA PARA EL AÑO
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DREMOS LA GRATA COMPAÑIA DEL PALUNES 26 DE ENERO . TENDREMOS
DRE JORGE LUIS TORO HERMANO DEL
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NOSOTROS SU MINISTERIO SACERDOTAL.
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Faith Sharing
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.
The Magi followed a star to find Jesus.
Who or what leads you to Jesus today?
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 the group 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
January 4, 2015
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
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..
Please pray for the Souls of all aborted babies
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
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.
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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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.
Kenneth P. Thompson
Kings Count District Attorney
Do you have a public safety or quality of life concern
in your community? If so, please visit or call the
Action Center
350 Jay Street, 16th floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hotline:
(718) 250-2340
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Walk-in welcome from 9 a.m. until 4:00p.m.
Home health attendant available for elder care
service. Will provide; light housekeeping, cooking, personal care, physical activities, and accompany to all appointments. Experienced and
local.
If interested call Nancy at: (347) 336-2716.
Home Companion Services
Call us for Companionship and Care. We have
Italian and English speaking companions. We
can provide low cost, hourly, or live in companions to assist with cooking, cleaning, shopping,
laundry and accompanying to Doctors Appts.
Call Joanne at Italian Board of Guardians Inc
(718) 232-4242
January 4, 2015
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, from 7:30 - 9:00
p.m. in the Nazareth Institute. Jan. 5,12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9
On Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm. Jan. 6,13, 20, 27: Feb. 3, 10
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.
Housekeeper $ 5.00 per hour
If you need help cleaning call:
Rose Garofolo at (718) 837-3635
Home Assistance
We are happy to announce that a member of our
Parish owns & operates 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 annamariesta@hotmail.com. 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 MrsAthanasius@aol.com.
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 MrsAthanasius@aol.com no other email addresses!
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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. Alvaro Chavarriaga, Pastoral Associate
Mrs. Ann De Vito, Secretary
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MrAthanasius@aol.com
DAntonioRonnie@aol.com
PadreGabriel56@aol.com
dcndantecol@aol.com
bkelly@gmail.com
MrsAthanasius@aol.com
annamariesta@hotmail.com
stevenlaplante@hotmail.com
alvarostatanasiospanish@gmail.com
stathanasiusny@hotmail.com
Youth Ministry
Professional Hockey Outing:
All are welcome
Friday, January 9th, we have group tickets to see the New Jersey Devils play the New York Islanders at
the ROCK. Tickets are only $35 each and if you want take a school bus that will transport you to and
from Brooklyn to the game. No tolls and no traffic! What a great Christmas gift or fun with family or
friends. Tickets are limited so reserve now by calling or texting 7184904469,or email KenWodz@optonline.
World Youth Day
Are you at least 16 years old now and older??? Preferably in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and love your faith?
Consider becoming a pilgrim now to journey to Poland in the summer of 2016 and join millions and
maybe meet the Pope??? For more information, to register please go to http://events.signup4.com/
WYDBrooklyn . You can also call Kenny for more information, or questions. Now is the time to begin to
plan and prepare for this once in a lifetime experience.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gives Back
St. Athanasius should share in the profits. For each car, truck or van, running or not.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will back to our church $50/$100 per vehicle.
Maybe you don’t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected
vehicle in their driveway that they would like to dispose of.
Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
(718) 491-2525
In your kindness please pray for the sick
AnnMarie Aspromonte, Paul Bergstrom, Lucy Branccio, Christina Blumstein, Nancy Cristinis, Mary Lynn D’Angelis, Dolores DeRienzo, Joan DeMeyer Christine Diaz, Bruce Dalton, Frank & Lucy Foti, Paul R. Fortuna, Lena
Gagliardi, Paul Kelleher, Maria Loffredo, Debra & Nancy Manno, Paul Marchese, Crystal Mulvey, Elisa Nanlecz,
Victoria Napolitano, Ida Russo, Jose Rendon,
Louise & Joseph Scavone, Rae Zito
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