March 20, 2016 - St. Athanasius Church
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March 20, 2016 - St. Athanasius Church
Page 1 St. Athanasius Church March 20, 2016 St. Athanasius Church PARISH STAFF 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 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. AnnaMarie Scuteri 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 Principal: Faith Formation Office: 6120 Bay Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569 Tel. (718) 331-8811 Fax. (718) 331-2582 Mrs. Diane Competello B.A., M.S. Ed. Director of Faith Formation: Mrs. Nicoletta Milo Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Jojanna BreaMrs Our Church is Handicap Accessible. 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: 9:45 AM (Lower Church) 1:00 PM (Upper Church) ITALIAN 11:30 AM (Lower Church) 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) BAPTISM: First & Third Sunday at 2:45 PM. Parents make arrangements with Deacon. Both parents & godparents must attend a Baptismal Instruction Class on last Tuesday of month in the evening. Day: 7, 9 (English) Night: 7:30 PM (Italian) Upper Church 7:30 PM (Spanish) Lower Church WEEKDAY MASSES: 7 and 9 AM MORNING PRAYER: Monday-Saturday 8:45 AM 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 Page 2 St. Athanasius Church Sunday, March 20: Palm Sunday 8:30 Mary Tuohy DeMola 9:45 Spanish Mass - Lower Church 10:00 Rosary Society - Rosary & Alfred Igneri 11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - Concetta & Ignazio Ilardi 11:30 ITAL. - Anna & Francesco, Fortunata & Giambattisia and Verna & Marie Viterbo 1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church 6:00 Joseph Barbieri Monday, March 21: 7:00 Gerard & Robert Agoglia 9:00 Giovanni Furio Tuesday, March 22 7:00 Maria & Antonio Giordano 9:00 Vincent Esposito St. Anthony Novena Week 2 7:00p St. Anthony Novena Week 2 Wednesday, March 23: 7:00 Charlie Brown 9:00 Pietro Ferrantelli Thursday, March 24: Holy Thursday 9:00 Morning Prayer 7:30 Chrism Mass - Upper Church Hank Sosnowski 8:00 Chrism Mass - Spanish - Lower Church Friday, March 25: Good Friday 9:00 Morning Prayer 3:00 Passion of the Lord - English 5:30 Passion of the Lord - Italian 7:00 Passion of the Lord - Spanish Saturday, March 26:Holy Saturday 9:00 Morning Prayer 7:30 Easter Vigil Mass - Filippo Martracia Upper Church 7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church Sunday, March 27: Easter Sunday 8:30 Raymond Aumente 9:45 Spanish Mass - Lower Church 10:00 Arthur Vignapiano 11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - Valentino-Nicola Marinelli 11:30 ITAL. - Agostino Sasso, Maria Annunziata Mazzella, Giovan Giuseppe Sasso 1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church 6:00 NO MASS March 20, 2016 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 Antonio & Concetta Sigona requested by Connie Sigona ALTAR WINE: In Loving Memory of Paula Davis requested by Mom Jo Pellegrini CANDLES: In Loving Memory Eugenio Argiro requested by Maria & Sebastian Colella SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Joseph Di Donna requested by Romano/Furio Family SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Joseph Di Donna requested by Romano/Furio Family KNIGHTS-OF-COLUMBUS ROSE: In Loving Memory of Lucy Fortini requested by Tubiolo Family Our Call to Christian Stewardship 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. Page 3 St. Athanasius Church St. Athanasius 9th Annual Card Party “Spring is in the Air” Thursday, April 21, 2016 El Caribe - 7:00 p. m. Gifts needed 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 IPAD Beats by DRE Flat Screen TV’s All modern electronics b) March 20, 2016 Dates to Remember: Sat. Mar. 26 Blessing of Easter Food during Morning Prayer Sun. Mar. 27 Blessing of Children & Their Easter Baskets at 10:00am Mass Sun. Apr. 3 Divine Mercy Sunday There will be 2 Collections on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday Please be as generous as possible Thank You, Msgr. Cassato Empty Baskets (Wicker) for gifts c) Make your own Themed Baskets All the proceeds go to St. A’s School Jun 5, 12 May 1, 22(2), Jul 31 Jun 12(2), 26 Aug 14 Jul 10, 24, Aug 21, 28 Jul 3(2), 10(2), 17, Sep. Sep 4, 11, 24, 31(2) Aug 14(2) 11, 18, 25 Sep 4, 11(2), 18(2), 25, Oct. Oct. 2, 9, 25(2), Oct. 2(2), 9, 9, 17, 23 16, 23(2) 23, 30 Nov. 27 Nov. 6(2), 27(2) Nov. 6, Dec. 11(2) 28, Please return Lenten Coin Folders Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday or Easter Sunday Time Date 7:00 am Easter Egg Hunt Our Goal - $80,000.00 Pledge - $27,630.00 Received - $10,893.00 All money collected above the goal Generations of Faith Our Goal - $ 865,000.00 Pledged - $ 1,762,000.00 Received - $ 320,000.00 St. Athanasius Parish will get half of all money received. Please continue to make your payments Saturday March 26 12:00pm - 3:00pm School Auditorium (Outside weather permitting) Page 4 St. Athanasius Church 2016 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE PENANCE MONDAY, March 21st: Confessions 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. HOLY THURSDAY, March 24th: 9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers - Upper Church 7:30 p.m. - Lord’s Supper in English - Upper Church 8:00 p.m. - Lord’s Supper in Spanish - Lower Church Church open until Midnight for Adoration GOOD FRIDAY, March 25th: 9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers - Upper Church Divine Mercy Novena 3:00 p.m. - Solemn Passion - in English - Upper Church 5:00 p.m. - Spanish Procession 5:30 p.m. - Solemn Passion - in Italian - Upper Church 7:00 p.m. - Solemn Passion - in Spanish - Outside Church HOLY SATURDAY, March 26th: 9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers - Upper Church Divine Mercy Novena 9:00 a.m. - Morning Prayers - in Spanish - Lower Church 7:30 p.m. - EASTER VIGIL MASS - in Spanish - Lower Church 7:30 p.m. - EASTER VIGIL MASS - Upper Church EASTER SUNDAY, March 27th: 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Mass - in English - Upper Church Divine Mercy Novena Mass - in English - Upper Church Mass - in Spanish - Lower Church Mass - in English - Upper Church Mass - in Italian - Lower Church Spanish Procession Mass - in Spanish - Upper Church 6:00 p.m. NO MASS TONIGHT March 20, 2016 Page 5 St. Athanasius Church March 20, 2016 Traditional Procession of GOOD FRIDAY Sponsored by the Parish Committees of St. Athanasius – St. Bernadette – St. Dominic – St. Finbar St. Frances Cabrini – St. Mary, Mother of Jesus – Our Lady of Guadalupe St. Rosalia/ Regina Pacis – Sts. Simon and Jude March 25th, 2016 -- 8:00 PM Main Celebrant and Homilist Most Rev. Paul Sanchez D.D. Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn with Priests, Deacons and Parishioners of the Cluster Closing Ceremony at St. MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS 85th Street-23th AVE Brooklyn Blessing with the Relic of the True Cross All Participants are requested to carry a candle. Procession: will start at 68th St and 20th Ave. Proceed to 20th Ave. Left at 75th St. to Stillwell Ave. Make a right turn on 23rd Ave. to 85th St. All are invited to participate in this beautiful Devotion Tradizionale Processione del Venerdi` Santo Organizzata dalle Parrocchie di: Sant’Atanasio – St. Bernadette – San Domenico – St. Finbar St. Frances Cabrini – Santa Maria, Madre di Gesu’– Nostra Signora di Guadalupe Santa Rosalia/ Regina Pacis – Sts. Simon and Jude 25 marzo 2016 8:00 PM Sara` presente S.E. Rev.ma Paul Sanchez D.D. VESCOVO Ausiliare della Diocesi di Brooklyn con Sacerdoti, Diaconi e Parrocchiani del vicinato CERIMONIA FINALE NELLA CHIESA SANTA MARIA, MADRE DI GESU’ 85ma strada e 23ma Avenue Brooklyn OMELIA PREDICATA DAL VESCOVO Sanchez BENEDIZIONE CONCLUSIVA CON LA RELIQUIA DELLA SANTA CROCE OGNI FEDELE E` PREGATO DI PORTARE UNA CANDELA La processione avrà inizio dalla 68.ma Strada e 20.ma Ave. Continuera` fino alla 75.ma Strada. dove girerà a sinistra fino a Stillwell Avenue dove girera’ a destra alla 23.ma Avenue fino a 85.ma Srada davanti alla Chiesa di Santa Maria, Madre di Gesu’ PARTECIPIAMO NUMEROSI Page 6 St. Athanasius Church March 20, 2016 Youth Ministry Way of the Cross Wednesday, March 23, 2016 7:00 PM Start at St. Dominic to St. Frances Cabrini Adults desiring to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 15th must call Fr. Ron to register for Classes which begin Sunday, April 10th. Classes will meet every Sunday Afternoon after the 11:30am Mass in the Rectory Meeting Room. A new copy of your Baptismal certificate will be needed. Fr. Ron can be reached at 718 -236-0124 ex 13. Page 7 St. Athanasius Church March 20, 2016 Page 8 St. Athanasius Church March 20, 2016 Bollettino Settimanale Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’) VENERDI’ SANTO, 25 MARZO 2016 ANNUALE PROCESSIONE DEL VENERDI’ SANTO PER LE STRADE DELLA NOSTRA COMMUNITA’ INIZIO PROCESSIONE A 20 Ave e 68 Strade Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA Riflessione del mese di marzo PER LA DOMENICA DELLE PALME (Carlo Maria Martini) Ti chiediamo, Signore Gesù, di guidarci in questo cammino verso Gerusalemme e verso la Pasqua. TRADIZIONALE PROCESSIONE DEL VENERDI’ SANTO 25 marzo 2016 8:00 PM– le nove parrocchie di St. Athanasius , St. Bernadette - St. Dominic, St. Finbar , St. Frances Cabrini, St. Mary Mother Of Jesus, Our Lady Of Guadalupe, St. Rosalia – Regina Pacis, Sts. Simon And Jude vi invitano a partecipare alla Via della Croce del Venerdi’ Santo. Ciascuno di noi intuisce che tu, andando in questo modo a Gerusalemme, porti in te un grande mistero, che svela il senso della nostra vita, delle nostre fatiche e della nostra morte, ma insieme il senso della nostra gioia e il significato del nostro cammino umano. Donaci di verificare sui tuoi passi i nostri passi di ogni giorno. Concedici di capire, in questa settimana che stiamo iniziando, come tu ci hai accolto con amore, fino a morire per noi, e come l'ulivo vuole ricordarci che la redenzione e la pace da te donate hanno un caro prezzo, quello della tua morte. Solo allora potremo vivere nel tuo mistero di morte e di risurrezione, mistero che ci consente di andare per le strade del mondo non più come viandanti senza luce e senza speranza, ma come uomini e donne liberati della libertà dei figli di Dio. Sara` presente S.E. Rev.ma Paul Sanchez D.D., Vescovo Ausiliare della Diocesi di Brooklyn con Sacerdoti, Diaconi e Parrocchiani del vicinato. “L’angolo della Sapienza” PERSEGUITATO O CONTRADDETTO? (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Non farmi mai cadere nell'errore volgare d'immaginarmi di essere perseguitato quando sono contraddetto. VI INVITIAMO A RINGRAZIARE I SACERDOTI E DIACONI per tutto il loro enorme lavoro. Giovedi’ Santo, 24 marzo, giorno dedicato all’istituzione del sacerdozio e dell’Eucarestia, vi invitiamo a mandare un ringraziamento ai nostri sacerdoti e i diaconi, precisando il vostro apprezzamento nei confronti del loro operato. Grazie. Cerimonia finale nella Chiesa di Santa Maria, Madre di Gesu a ’85ma strada e 23ma Avenue Brooklyn. Omelia predicata dal Vescovo Sanchez. Benedizione conclusiva con la reliquia della Santa Croce. Ogni fedele e` pregato di portare una candela. La processione avrà inizio dalla 68.ma Strada e 20.ma Ave. Continuera` fino alla 75.ma Strada. dove girerà a sinistra fino a Stillwell Avenue dove girera’ a destra alla 23.ma Avenue fino a 85.ma Strada davanti alla Chiesa di Santa Maria, Madre di Gesu’. Partecipiamo Numerosi GIOVEDI’ SANTO, 24 MARZO: 9:00 a.m. – Preghiere del Mattino 7:30 p.m. – Ultima Cena - Chiesa aperta fino a mezzanotte per adorazione. VENERDI’ SANTO, 25 MARZO: 9:00 a.m. - Preghiere del Mattino seguita dalla Novena della Divina Misericordia 3:00 p.m.– Passione - in Inglese –Chiesa superiore 5:30 p.m. - Passione– (in Italiano) – Chiesa superiore PARTENZA PASSIONE PER LA PROCESSIONE DOPO LA SABATO SANTO, 26 MARZO: 9:00 a.m. - Preghiere del Mattino seguita dalla Novena della Divina Misericordia 8:00 p.m. – Vigilia di Pasqua - Chiesa piano superiore DOMENICA DI PASQUA, 27 MARZO Per la Santa Pasqua l’orario delle Messe rimano uguale a tutte le altre domeniche con l’eccezione che DOMENICA DI PASQUA NON C’E’ LA MESSA DELLE 6:00PM Page 9 St. Athanasius Church March 20, 2016 DOMINGO DE RAMOS DE LA PASION DEL SEÑOR Cuando leelmos los relatos de la Pasión de Cristo, siempre surge la ilusión de que ojalá todo hubiera sido distinto. Ojalá no lo hubieran traicionado, Cuanto odio y crueldad demuestra el Ser humano en ciertas ocasiones. Dedique tiempo hoy a leer la Pasión de Cristo y pídale al Señor que lo llene de su amor. Sitúese en el aposento alto, en Getsemaní o en el monte de la cruxifición. Por fe , contemple a aque que dio su vida para que usted alcanzara la libertad. Cuando nos colocamos junto a Jesús, en medio Pero todo esto era necesario por que era el plan de todos estos sucesos, podemos experimentar de Dios para la Salvación del genero hunuestra propia redención de un modo directo, mano. Ojalá hubiera habido otra solución, pero profundo y transformador. obviamente no la hubo. Era necesario el sacrificio perfecto de Cristo para obtener la Salvación. LA SEMANA SANTA Sin El , estaríamos eternamente condenados! Leyendo la pasión de Cristo empezamos a Hemos llegado a la Semana Santa , la Semana reconocer que la situación de la humanidad era y Mayor de nuestra Fe Católica donde , todos los Cristianos nos volcamos a un encuentro de amor persigue siendo , inevitablemente fatal. Tan complete era la obediente sumisión de Jesús a su padre que , aunque fue falsamente acusado, torturado y crucificado, llegó incluso a perdonar a sus perseguidores y pidió a las mujeres que no lloraran por él. Tal vez nos disguste pensar en la sangre que Jesús sudaba en el huerto de Getsemaní y en la angustia que le causaba la muerte que pronto sufriría . Sin embargo , esta idea produce en nostros , al mismo tiempo , un extraordinario sentido de gratitud , por que nos recuerda todo lo que nuestro Señor sufrió para salvarnos. A medida que el Espiritu Santo nos dé ojos de Fe para ver la pasión de Cristo, el disgust y el rehazo se enfocarán en nuestro propio pecado , por que veremos claramente que fue precisamente por nuestras maldades e injusticias que Cristo sufrió. sonal con Cristo y donde a la vez renovamos las promesas de Ser amigos y fieles servidores de Dios Nuestro Señor. El dia de hoy comienza con una ceremonia solemne donde se hara la bendición de las palmas , seguida la bendición salimos a la calle a proclamar que Jesús es nuestro Rey y Salvador . Durante el Lunes, Martes y Miercoles terminamos de ultimar detalles para prepararnos a la celebración del Santo Triduo Pascual que comenzará el Jueves Santo con la ceremonia de la Ultima Cena donde conmemoraremos la Institución de la Eucaristía, el Sacerdocio y el Mandamiento del amor ,seguido el Viernes Santo con la celebración de la Pasión, el Sabado Santo en la mañana acompañaremos a Maria Madre del Dolor en la soledad de la tumba y llegaremos en la noche del Sabado para dar gloria a Jesús en la Vigilia Pascual. El Domingo culminaremos con la celebración de la Pascua. Ven y participa con nosotros en esta celebración de Fe y amor. !!! Page 10 St. Athanasius Church March 20, 2016 EVENTOS DE LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA MARZO DE 2016 HISPANIC COMMUNITY EVENTS MARCH OF 2016 REGISTRACIONES PARA CATEQUESIS DE PRIMERA COMUNION DE LUNES A JUEVES DE 10 AM A 2PM EN LA OFICINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA LOCALIZADA EN EL SOTANO DE LA ESCUELA . INFORMES CON LA SRA. NICKY MILO EN EL TELF 718-331-8811 REGISTRACIONES DE LA ESCUELA ELEMENTAL COMIENZAN A PARTIR DEL 1 DE FEBRERO ERO , MAYORES INFORMES EN LA RECTORIA CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO 718-236-0124. PROXIMOS BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL SABADO 30 DE ABRIL Y 28 DE MAYO , PUEDEN REGISTRARSE EN LA RECTORIA CON EL P. GABRIEL O CON ALVARO. CCD REGISTRATIONS FOR FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION FOR CHILDREN ARE OPEN . CLASSES BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER MORE INFORMATION CALL TO 718-331-8811 ST. ATHANASIUS SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS FOR NEW STUDENTS STARTS ON JANUARY 11 . FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS PLEASE CONTACT MR. ALVARO IN THE RECTORY 718-236-0124 NEXT BAPTISMS CELEBRATION IN SPANISH WILL BE APRIL 30 & MAY 28 ( SPANISH) MORE INFORMATION AT THE RECTORY WITH FR. GABRIEL O MR. ALVARO. Page 11 St. Athanasius Church March 20, 2016 In your kindness please pray for the sick Alfonso Aguilar, Yadith Beltran, Paul Bergstrom, Lucy Branccio, Christina Blumstein, Paul Bordenca, Calogero Bordenca, Rosetta Brucculeri, Julia Bruzzese, Mary Lynn D’Angelis, Al De Marco Jr., Dolores Di Rienzo, Joan DeMeyer Christine Diaz, Frances Falzetta, Carmela Ferrara, Regina Finn, Paul R. Fortuna, Gilda Frasca, Lena Gagliardi, Patricia Garbato, Maria Gennuso, Patrick Giordano, Baby Jack Hernandez, Paul Kelleher, Stephen Kelleher, Keith Klein, Michelle Kraft, Rocco Lanzer, Rosa Lauriero, Janet La Via, Ronald Lorenzo, Josephine Leonini, Maria Loffredo, Marie Lombardo, Lynn Marie Longo, Debra & Nancy Manno, Jack Mano, Paul Marchese, Francisco Marques, Rosa Matrascia, Crystal Mulvey, Elisa Nanlecz, Victoria Napolitano, Peter Perez, Melanie Ortiz, Ida Russo, Jose Rendon, Michael Drew Sabetelle, Erick, Angelina & Jenna Scarponi, Joseph Scavone, Marion Tadarniti, Mary Ann Talamo, Peter Tarulli Please call Rectory weekly for name on list. 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 St. Athanasius Celebrates A Charismatic Mass Third Sunday of Every Month We Will Have *Anointing of The Sick* at the 10:00 am Mass Next Anointing Dates: Apr. 17, 2016 Let The Holy Spirit Lead You To A Special Blessing All are Welcome! Page 12 St. Athanasius Church March 20, 2016 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 give 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 Page 13 St. Athanasius Church 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. What is the difference between being righteous and being self righteous? The Morning Scripture Reflection & Faith Sharing Group 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 Bishop Kearney Chapel 2201 61st Street All are welcome to join us The St. Athanasius Respect Life Ministry 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 Dawn Aiello at (718) 232-3113 March 20, 2016 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. Carmelites Third Order of St. A’s Parish Lay Carmelites meet on the second Saturday of the month. he meeting is held in the Rectory basement at 10:00 A.M. after 9:00 A.M. Mass. We are located at 2154 61st St. 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? Please call: Patricia 718-837-4013 email: lotedhal@aol.com Page 14 St. Athanasius Church 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 February 26, 2016 March 18, 2016 10:00am to 12 noon 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. Danielle. Employment Opportunities Available Please call for details Specialized Elder Care Services Providing attendant and companion services for the elderly with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. Over thirty years experience in these special need cases. If interested contact Louis at (646) 284-4571 Catholic Pilgrimage to Fatima/Lourdes and Paris September 12 - 22, 2016 Daily Mass, Breakfast and Dinner Daily. Air from NY-JFK For a flyer of more info call Cathie or Mike Milano at 1-800-773-2660 March 20, 2016 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 evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. In the Nazareth Institute 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. Recovery International a self help group meets every Thursday 7:30-9:30pm in the Nazareth Institute For Sale by Owner Dyker Heights $305,000 1 bedroom coop In Prestigious Independence Gardens View of Verrazano Bridge & Waterway Updated kitchen, new washer/dryer. Ceramic tile floors. Low maintenance. Pre-approved only!! Contact Marie at 718-483-5227 or 718-236- 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 bulletinsta@hotmail.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: bulltinsta@hotmail.com no other email addresses!