May 3, 2015 - St. Athanasius Church

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St. Athanasius Church
May 3, 2015
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. Marie Skroly
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. Theresa Simon
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: 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
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, May 3:
8:30 Mary Tuohy De Mola
9:45 First Holy Communion
Pietro Ventura
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - Antoninino Badalamenti
11:30 ITAL. - SS Crocifisso
Maria Viterbo
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
First Holy Communion
6:00 Felicia Napolitana
Confirmation Mass
Monday, May 4:
7:00 Rosolino Nania
9:00 Joseph Longo
Tuesday, May 5:
7:00 Fernando Toro & Mercedes Rivas
9:00 Peter Inga
St. Anthony Novena Week 8
7:30pmSt. Anthony Novena Week 8
Wednesday, May 6:
7:00 Peter Inga
9:00 Angelina Minagro
Thursday, May 7:
7:00 Patricia Costa Kim
9:00 Thomas Mazzola
Friday, May 8:
7:00 Vincenza Del Bianco
9:00 Concetta Ferrantelli
Saturday, May 9:
9:00 Angelino Vonelli
10:30 Antonio Domingo - Memorial Mass - Italian
5:30 Concetta Sigona
7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
Sunday, May 10:
8:30 Laura D’Antonio
10:00 Holy Name Society - Albert Gammone
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY
11:30 ITAL. - Salvatore Davi
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Florence Garbato & Amelia Vignapiano
May 3, 2015
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 Joseph Schicchi requested by Wife, Angela & Children
ALTAR WINE: In Loving Memory of Antonio & Concetta Sigona requested by Connie Sigona
CANDLES: In Loving Memory of Fay Cassato,
Laura D’Antonio & Mercedes Rivas requested by
Camille Lo Biondo
SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Luciano
& Maria Siciliano requested by Their Children
Cathy, Nunzio & Grace
SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of John
Calia requested by Your Children, Lawrence &
Grace
KNIGHTS-OF-COLUMBUS ROSE: In Loving
Memory of Marie Pipitone & Mary Cangiarella requested by Mr & Mrs Frank Cangiarella
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.
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From the Pastor’s desk…
Thank You to all who worked so hard to make our Spring Fling so special.
Card Party Mail Raffle Winners
1st Prize - Disney Trip
Dominick & Marianne Papandrea
2nd Prize - Yankee Trip
Tina Crispo
3rd Prize - TV
Liz Sokol
Rainy Day Cash $2, 500
Anne Marie Sorice
Msgr. Cassato
Our Food Pantry is in desperate need
of the following items:
Cereal, canned vegetables, soups,
peanut butter & jelly, tomato sauce & pasta.
Please help us to help those less fortunate.
Thank You,
Fr. Ron
Calendar....
Mon., May 11
7:30pm Parish Council
Rectory Basement
Sun., May 17
Blessing of Bikers
& Motorcyles at 10:00am
Mass
Next weekend our parish will begin a
Good Council baby bottle campaign to benefit their
pro-life Catholic Homes.
Joe Quattrocchi will speak at Masses and distribute
baby bottles which you are asked to bring home and
fill up with your spare change.
Aug
30
Sep
13
Nov.
1
Aug 30
July 12
Sep. 6, Aug 2, 23,
13, 27
30
Oct 18, Sep. 6, 13,
27
25
Nov 29 Oct 4, 18,
25
Nov 22, 29
June 14
Aug 2,16,
23(2), 30(2)
Sep. 6(2), 13
(2), 20(2),
27(2),
Oct. 4(2), 18
Nov 8(2),
22(2), 29(2)
Dec 6, 27(2)
Our Goal - $ 865,000.00
Pledged - $ 810,000.00
Received - $ 92,000.00
St. Athanasius Parish will get half of
all money received.
Time
7:00am
Date
Parish Council
Monday May 11, 2015
7:30pm - Rectory Basement
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Religious Education News
Registration for Religious Education Classes for the 2015-2016 year will begin on
Monday, May 11, 2015 at the Faith Formation Office, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A NEW Registration Form must be completed for ALL PRESENT STUDENTS
as well as for new students to the program
TUITION: $120 per child for 1 or 2 children, 3 or more children $295.
More than 3 children $50 additional per child. Cash or Money Order Only.
(No personal checks)
Anyone registering a child for the First Grade must submit a copy the
Baptismal Certificate.
If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Nicoletta Milo
Director of Faith Formation
(718) 331-8811
St. Athanasius Rosary Society
1st Annual Bake Sale
Sunday, May 17th, 2015
9:30 -11:30 a. m
Bay Parkway & 62nd Street Entrance of School Auditorium.
Homemade cakes, cookies, pies made by our dedicated members.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will support our school, church and
various charities we contribute to.
Come pick up these delicious goodies for Sunday dessert or to take
with you on your visits to family & friends.
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Adults desiring to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 24th must call Fr. Ron to
register for Classes. Classes will meet every Sunday at 12:30pm 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.
The Annual World Communications Day, hosted by the Diocese of Brooklyn, will be held on
Wednesday, May 13 at 10 a.m. at the Marriott in Downtown Brooklyn. Free and open to the public.
Space is limited and registration is required. For more information and to register for the event visit:
www.desalesmedia.org.wcd15
Bishop Kearney H. S. Summer Programs
For more information or application call (718) 236-6363 or go to www.bishopkearneyhs.org/summer.
There are no Friday Classes
Basketball Camp
July 6-10, 9am-1pm grades 5-8
Fee: $200
Cheerleading Camp July 6-17, 9am-4pm grades 7-11
Fee: $250 (discount for 7th graders)
Regents Review Courses
July23-Aug13 HS Students-Co-Ed
Fee: $275 per Regent
TACHS PREP
Volleyball Camp
Sept15-Nov3, Tuesdays 4pm-6pm
8th grade Co-Ed
Fee: $250
July 13-16, 9am-1pm grades 6-8
Fee:$175
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2015 Annual
Family Communion Breakfast
Sunday, May 10th, 2015 - 10:00 AM
St. A’s School Hall (6120 Bay Parkway)
Enjoy a breakfast buffet this Mother’s Day morning with your
parish family and be part of the Holy Name Society’s Good Cause
Giveaway. Meet and hear the winners read their winning essays and
collect their prizes in our annual Essay Contest. Checks will also be
distributed to many other worthy organizations made
possible by our yearlong fund raising efforts. The Holy Name
Society provides support to the School, Youth Program, Youth Ministry, Veterans, Scouting Program, Fay Cassato Scholarship
and Vincent DePaul/Food Pantry.
This is the second year, of the long-time past-president, Sal Iacullo
Scholarship Fund to help a graduating 8th grader entering a Catholic
high school.
Tickets are only $20.00 per person.
Please call Jerry Mandaro at 917-865-5790
for additional information and tickets
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Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
Parrocchia Sant’Atanasio
BELLISSIMO VIAGGIO dal 25 al 30 MAGGIO 2015
New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont
Diacono Dante 917 – 602 - 3793
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di maggio
LA VITA È BELLA, SIGNORE (Michel Quoist)
La vita è bella Signore, e voglio coglierla come si colgono
i fiori in un mattino di primavera. Ma so, mio Signore, che
il fiore nasce solo alla fine di un lungo inverno, in cui la
morte ha infierito. Perdonami Signore, se a volte, non
credo abbastanza nella primavera della vita, perché,
troppo spesso, mi sembra un lungo inverno che non
finisce mai di rimpiangere le sue foglie morte o i suoi fiori
scomparsi. Eppure con tutte le mie forze credo in Te,
Signore, ma urto contro il tuo sepolcro e lo scorgo vuoto.
E quando gli apostoli d'oggi mi dicono che ti hanno visto
vivente sono come San Tommaso, ho bisogno di vedere
e di toccare.
13 MAGGIO – BROADWAY SHOW - DR. ZHIVAGO ––
partenza alle 4:30 da San Atanasio – cena prima dello
show al ristorante La Sorrentina. $155 a persona.
Diacono Dante 917-602-3793.
DAL 25 AL 30 MAGGIO 2015 – viaggio in autobus
negli stati di New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont –
costo totale $905 a persona.
Per informazioni e
prenotazioni telefonare a Diacono Dante 917-602-3793.
VENERDI’, 29 MAGGIO – serata allo stadio Citi Field per
una partita di baseball, Mets contro Marlins. Biglietti $40
a persone comprende una baglietta sportiva in regalo.
Sara’ una bellissima serata. Per prenotazioni telefonare a
Joe Orlando al 646-210-2919 oppure Bill Finn al 917-8166186.
Dammi abbastanza fede, ti supplico, Signore,per
aspettare la Primavera, e nel momento più duro
dell'inverno, per credere alla Pasqua trionfante oltre il
Venerdì di passione. Signore tu sei risorto! Dal sepolcro,
grazie a Te, la Vita è uscita trionfante. La sorgente d'ora
in poi non si prosciugherà mai, Vita nuova, offerta a tutti,
per ricrearci per sempre figli di un Dio che ci attende, per
le Pasque di ogni giorno e di una gioia eterna. Era
Pasqua ieri, Signore, ma è Pasqua anche oggi ogni volta
che accettando di morire in noi stessi, con Te apriamo
una breccia nella tomba dei nostri cuori, perché zampilli
la Fonte e scorra la
30 GIUGNO 2015 – PARTENZA PER UN VIAGGIOCROCIERA IN ITALIA organizzato da Bove Travel
con Padre Ron D’Antonio come direttore spirituale.
Ritorno a New York il 12 luglio. Prima della crociera si
visiteranno le bellissime localita’ sulla riviera di Portofino,
Cinque Terre e San Remo. Porti di scalo della crociera
sono: Savona, Marsiglia, Palma di Maiorca, Napoli e La
Spezia. Dopo la crociera si va sul Lago di Como. Prezzo
$3,650 per persona/camera doppia. Volo con Alitalia.
Per prenotazioni telefonare ai seguenti numeri, Bove
Travel 718-680-3333, 917-951-6774 oppure 347-2175180.
Tua Vita. E se tanti uomini, nel loro sforzo umano
purtroppo, non sanno che sei già lì, lo scopriranno più
tardi alla tua luce. Era Pasqua ieri, ma è Pasqua anche
oggi, quando un bambino divide le sue caramelle, dopo
avere in segreto lottato per non tenersele tutte lui.
Quando marito e moglie si abbracciano di nuovo dopo
una discussione o una penosa rottura. Quando i
ricercatori scoprono il rimedio che guarisce e il medico
riaccende la vita che senza di lui si spegneva. Quando la
porte della prigione si aprono, perché la pena è
terminata, e quando già nella sua cella il carcerato divide
le sigarette con i compagni. Quando l'uomo dopo un
lungo sforzo trova lavoro e porta a casa un po' di denaro
guadagnato. Sì, Signore, la vita è bella, poiché è tuo
Padre che l'ha donata. La vita è bella, poiché sei Tu che
ce l'hai ridata quando l'avevamo perduta. La vita è bella,
perché è la tua stessa Vita offerta per noi...ma dobbiamo
farla fiorire. E per offrirtela ogni sera devo racco glierla
sulle strade degli uomini come quel bimbo che
passeggiando, raccoglie i fiori dei campi per farne un
mazzo da offrire ai suoi genitori. Oh sì Signore, fammi
scoprire ogni giorno, sempre di più, che la vita è bella!
GIOVEDI’, 13 AGOSTO - TEATRO RELIGIOSO A
SIGHT & SOUNDS THEATRE in Lancaster, PA. per lo
spettacolo JOSEPH – $130 a persona comprende il
pranzo per prenotazioni – 917-951-6774 oppure 347-2175180.
PER CONCLUDERE L’ESTATE BELLISSIMO
VIAGGIO - DAL 16 AL 27 AGOSTO 2015 – viaggio in
autobus a Black Hills in South Dakota. Per informazioni e
prenotazioni telefonare a Diacono Dante 917-602-3793.
TEMPO PASQUALE – Vi ricordiamo che il tempo
paquale termina Domenica, 24 maggio, il giorno di
Pentecoste.
E’ importante durante questo periodo
ricevere almeno una volta la Santa Comunione. Se avete
bisogno di confessarvi potete telefonare ad uno dei nostri
sacerdoti.
ACQUA BENEDETTA PER PASQUA - Vi preghiamo di
portare nelle vostre case l’acqua dalla fonte battesimale
che e’ stata appena benedetta per Pasqua. Potete usarla
in casa e nelle vostre famiglie durante le preghiere del
periodo pasquale.
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QUINTO DOMINGO DE PASCUA
Permanecer en Cristo no es algo pasivo de nuestra parte, ni tampoco significa limitarse a
realizar ciertas acciones , pensando que de esa forma ya habremos cumplido con Dios. Vivir unidos al Señor es fundamentalmente una actitud del Corazón, es cuestion de
corresponder al amor de Cristo de una manera personal y decisiva. El señor desea ser nuestro
confidente y amigo mas íntimo , la persona con quien podamos compartir todo, lo bueno , lo
malo , lo agradable y lo desagradable de nuestra vida.
Cuando abrimos el Corazón delante de Dios de esta manera , el Señor nos hace ver si
entre nuestras motivaciones hay egoísmo ; nos Consuela en los pesares y nos da a
conocer todo aquello que es contrario a su amor y voluntad. Jesús se alegra de
sobremanera cuando simplemente le contamos como ha sido nuestro dia , se regocija de
nuestras pequeñas victorias sobre el pecado y recibe con agrado las expresiones de
gratitud y alabanza que ofrecemos. Pero no siempre es fácil entregarle al Señor todo lo que
nos sucede , se requiere decisión y confianza en que él proveerá para nuestras
necesidades. En realidad , se requiere la constante determinación de pedirle que nos ayude a
discernir lo bueno y lo malo que hay en nuestra vida.
El verdadero fruto de permanecer en Cristo es llegar a una comunión cada vez mas
profunda con Dios. Piensa en la persona con quien tengas la relación mas agradable y satisfactoria de todas, y luego imaginate que el amor que impregna esa relación se
multiplica infinitamente. Eso no es mas que una tenue muestra del amor perfecto que
todos
podemos descubrir si permanecemos en Cristo.
AVISOS PARROQUIALES

REGISTRACIONES PARA LA ESCUELA ELEMENTAL , TENEMOS CUPO EN TODO LOS
GRADOS Y AYUDA FINANCIERA DISPONIBLE . MAYORES INFORMES CON EL SEÑOR
ALVARO AL 718-236-0124 EXT 22

REGISTRACIONES PARA CATEQUESIS DE NIÑOS A PARTIR DE MITAD DEL MES DE
MAYO ,INFORMES CON LA SEÑORA MILO AL 718-331-8811

CATEQUESIS PARA ADULTOS , REGISTRACIONES ABIERTAS A PARTIR DE ESTE FIN DE
SEMANA , CLASES COMIENZAN EN EL MES DE SEPTIEMBRE , REQUISITOS SER MAYOR
DE 16 AÑOS . INFORMES AL 718-236-0124 EXT 22

BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL MAYO 30 , JUNIO 27 Y JULIO 25 . REGISTRAR EN LA RECTORIA
CON EL PADRE GABRIEL O CON ALVARO .
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Enjoy an afternoon with The Glenn Mohr Chorale on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 3:00pm at
Sts. Simon and Jude Church, 295 Avenue T (between Lake St. & Van Sicklen St), Brooklyn, NY 11223.
“Go to Galilee” is a wonderful production based on the early ministry of the Apostles and the early Church.
Please join us for this special FREE event! All are welcome!
For further information please contact the Sts. Simon & Judy Rectory at
718-375-9600
Monday-Friday from 1:00-4:00pm
AARP Driver Safety Program
Sunday
May 17, 2015
8:30AM to 4:30PM
(Includes 2 breaks & 1/2 hour for Lunch)
NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED AFTER 9:00AM
Fontbonne Hall Academy
Cheer with the Champions 2015
Open to girls grades 4 - 8 (as of Sept. 2015)
Dates: August 3 - 7, 2015
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Price: $200 per camper
If interested please contact:
Debra Pepe (pepe@fontbonne.org) or visit
www.fontbonne.org for an application
Diocesan Pilgrimage
The Passion Play in Sordevolo, Italy
Rome, Assisi, Venice Padua & Piamonte Region
September 3 - 13, 2015
Bishop Chappetto and Msgr. Aguggia
Chaplains
For a Brochure call Nettie at
Central Holidays
1-800-935-5000 ext. 5244
nriccardi@centralholidays.com
Co-Sponsored by:
Assemblyman William Colton at UPDC
29 Bay 25th Street
(Between 86th St. and Benson Ave.)
Brooklyn, NY 11214
TO REGISTER PLEASE CALL
718-236-1598 and ask for Paul S. Lipton. Please
give your name and telephone number for preregistration and you will be given full information
about the class. After regular office hours, leave
your name and telephone number. You will be
called back with full information about the class.
A bracelet was found on the floor of the Church on
Holy Thursday Evening. Please come to the rectory
to identify and claim it.
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
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In your kindness please pray for the sick
Paul Bergstrom, Lucy Branccio, Christina Blumstein, Mary Lynn D’Angelis, Fran De Rienzo, Joan DeMeyer
Christine Diaz, Bruce Dalton, Lucy Foti, Elvira Fox, Paul R. Fortuna, Lena Gagliardi, Maria Gennuso Patrick
Giordano, Paul Kelleher, Stephen Kelleher, Keith Klein, Rocco Lanzer, Rosa Lauriero, Maria Loffredo,
Lynn Marie Longo, Debra & Nancy Manno, Paul Marchese, Crystal Mulvey, Elisa Nanlecz,
Victoria Napolitano, Richard Paladino, Clara Pezza, Denise Rao, Ida Russo, Jose Rendon,
Erick, Scarponi, Angelina Scarponi, Jenna Scarponi, Joseph Scavone, Rae Zito
Please call Rectory weekly for name on list.
Join St. Athanasius Parish
Mediterranean Cruise on the Costa Diadema
Fr. Ronald D’Antonio - Spiritual Leader
June 30 - July 12, 2015
Ports of Call
Savona - Marseille - Barcelona - Palma de Mallorca
Naples & La Spezia
Fares from $3,650 PP/DO
Single Supplement available upon request
Includes R/T Airfare via Alitalia, all surcharges & taxes
Please contact Bove Travel 718-680-5600 or Bovetravel@aol.com
Brian Reilly at 917-951-6774 or Agata Ricupero at 347-217-5180
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
Friday, May 29, 2015
10:00am to 12 noon
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.
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Diocesan Pilgrimage
51 International Eucharistic Congress
Cebu, Philippines
—————————————
January 22 - February 1, 2016
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio & Timothy Cardinal Dolan
Chaplains
—————————————
Sponsored by:
The Pilgrimage Office, Brooklyn
Filipino Apostolate
Diocese of Brooklyn and Archdiocese of New York
For a Brochure call
Peters Way Travel
516-605-1551
st
May 3, 2015
Sunday, May 15, 2015
8:30am to 4:30pm
AARP Driver Safety Program
Co-Sponsored by:
Assemblyman William Colton
at UPDC
29 Bay 25th St.
(bet. 86 St and Benson Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11214
To register please call 718-236-1598
and ask for Paul Lipton.
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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.
How do we remain in Christ each day?
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
May 3, 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:718836-7917
Charismatic Prayer Group
Meets every Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in the Lower
Church.
The St. Athanasius Respect Life Ministry
Thank You Jesus
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
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.
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?
Please call: Patricia 718-837-4013
email: lotedhal@aol.com
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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.
Babysitter Available
Please call Colette (347) 275-2673
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
May 3, 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, May 11, June 1 from
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Nazareth Institute.
On Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm. May 12, June 2.
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women
who share their experience, strength and hope with each other
that they may solve their common problem and help others to
recover from a gambling problem. Meeting every Friday night
at 7:30p.m. in the Nazareth Institute.
Overeaters Anonymous members talk about their struggles
with compulsive eating. Meeting every Wednesday night at
8:00p.m. in the Nazareth Institute.
Is your life effected by someone who is drinking? To help them,
you must first help yourself. Al-Anon helps families and
friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the
problem drinking of a relative or friend.
Our Al-Anon Group meets in the Nazareth Institute every
Friday 8-9:30p.m. & Saturday 7:30-9:30p.m.
Home Assistance
We are happy to announce that a member of our
Parish 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
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 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 bulletinsta@hotmail.com no other email addresses!