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HRINE CHURCH OF SAINT GERARD MAJELLA
188-16 91st Avenue, Hollis, NY 11423 Phone: 718-468-6565 Fax: 718-468-3136
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PASTORAL TEAM: REV. JOSEPHJUDE C. GANNON PASTOR – Ext. 25
REV. JOSEPH THARACKAL
In Residence – Ext. 13
REV. DAWIT TERFA MORODA
In Residence – Ext. 20
MR. GUILLERMO D. GOMEZ
Permanent Deacon – Ext. 35
MR. LAURENCE O. MCMASTER
Permanent Deacon – Ext. 15
MRS. CARMEN MACCHIO
Director of Religious Education – Ext. 22
MRS. ANNE SMITH-THOMPSON Director of Music Ministry – Ext. 28
MR. GILBERT RODRIGUEZ
Youth Ministry Coordinator—Ext 26
MRS. LUCY GUZMAN
Administrative Assistant— Ext. 27
MRS. GRACE M.M. BRUNKEN
Business Office — Ext. 10
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 9 am to 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am to 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am to 4 pm
Thursday 9 am to 6 pm
Friday 9 am to 2 pm & 4:30pm to 8pm
Saturday 9 am to 12 pm
No office hours on Sunday!
April 3, 2016
Divine Mercy Sunday
Second Sunday of Easter
Please call the office in advance to arrange appointments to speak
with a priest or deacon or to make sure the office is open.
MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY: for needy Parishioners.
HOURS: Tuesday 1 to 4 pm only! To register: bring photo ID & proof you
live in 11423 zip code if you are not a registered parishioner.
MASSES:
Monday thru Saturday: 9:00 am
Saturday:
5:00 pm – Fulfills Sunday Obligation
Sunday:
8:15 am & 11:30 am in English
9:45 am in Spanish
Holy Day Masses:
As Announced
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE:
Saturday:
4:00 to 4:45 pm
And by Appointment at other times by calling ext 25
DEVOTIONS all are welcome:
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Monday 9:20 am
St. Gerard Majella Novena:
Wednesday 9:20 am
Adoration: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am
First Fridays 9:30 am to 8 pm September to June
Last Sunday of the month at 7 pm in Spanish
Please pray for the sick of the parish
Please remember our deceased family & friends.
May the souls of the faithful departed through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Urgent calls at any time of day or night. We ask that arrangements for the reception of Holy Communion
for Shut-Ins be made by calling the office during business hours.
HOSPITAL: Please inform us of any parishioner who has been admitted to a Hospital or Nursing Home.
NEW MEMBERS: Please register by filling out the form found on the back inside cover of this bulletin or by calling the Office.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Classes for our children Sundays at 10:00 am, from the end of September to end of May. They must
attend the 11:30 am Mass with their parents and family. To register your child, please contact Mrs. Macchio at Ext 22.
R.C.I.A.: Rite of Christian Initiation – Adults interested in becoming Catholic or who need to receive the sacraments of First
Communion and /or Confirmation please contact Deacon Laurence Mc Master at Ext. 15.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements can be made by calling the office during office hours and leaving a message for one of
the deacons. In English: Instructions are given on the SECOND & THIRD Sunday of the month beginning with the 11:30 am Mass
followed by instructions at 12:30 pm. Please register at least 8 weeks before the Baptism by setting up an interview appointment
with Deacon Laurence McMaster E 15 by calling the office. Baptism is generally on the fourth Sunday of the month.
En español: Cada dos meses el tercer domingo. Se requiere que los padres que desean bautizar a sus hijos vengan a la misa y
asistan a clases previas de preparación. Para más información deben hablar con el Diácono Guillermo D. Gómez a Ext. 35.
MARRIAGES: Church Wedding arrangements should be made before Reception plans are finalized so that the date will be available
at the Church. Please make arrangements at least six months to a year before the proposed date.
Parish Meetings at
St. Gerard Majella Parish
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: 2nd & 4thTues. – 8pm ST. JOSEPH
CONF. RM. RECTORY— April 12 & 26
CHOIR REHEARSALS: CHURCH - SPEAK TO ANN for practice
schedule and to JOIN THE CHOIR!!!
FAMILY OF CHRIST PRAYER GROUP Fridays at 8 pm BVM
CONF. RM. RECTORY All are Welcome! Contact Ofelia or
Margie for schedule and to join.
JESUS ESTA VIVO PRAYER GROUP Fridays at 8 pm in CHURCH
JESUS & MARY PRAYER GROUP Wednesdays after 9 am Mass
YOUTH NIGHT 8 to 12 grade - every Friday 7:30 pm in Rectory
St. Joseph’s conference room. PLEASE JOIN US!
SPANISH LEGION OF MARY — contact Hilda Cortes for details.
FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION: please bring NON PERISHABLE
FOOD to church or office during the week!!!
The 9 am Mass on the First Saturday of the month is for those
enrolled in the PURGATORIAL SOCIETY. To enroll a loved one
for a year, fill out the form below & enclose $10 donation.
Saint Gerard Majella Parish seeks to provide a festive gathering for
all people, of every race and color. A Table at which the lonely find
company, the hungry savor rich food and fine wine and strangers
enjoy warm family ties. Our prayer is that we may draw our new
neighbors from other lands into a loving community and that our
Eucharistic table may prefigure our oneness with the Father, Son
and Holy Spirit.
St. Gerard Majella is the patron saint of expectant mothers
and couples trying to conceive, as well as the protector of mothers
and children, born and unborn and the wrongly accused.
Please complete the lower part of this form and drop it in the
collection basket or return it to the office.
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SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK:
SATURDAY, April 2:
9:00 AM – All the Souls in the PURGATORIAL SOCIETY
5:00 PM – † Lillian & Edwin Beazer
DIVINE SUNDAY, April 3:
8:15 AM – Intentions of Virginia Reyes
9:45 AM – † Miguel Suriel; † Gonzalo Bustos;
People of the Parish
11:30 AM – Thanksgiving to Divine Mercy
MONDAY, April 4:
9:00 AM – † Debbie Coutieri
TUESDAY, April 5:
9:00 AM – Intentions of Linda & George Schwenzer
WEDNESDAY, April 6:
9:00 AM – † Felisa Nunez Galang
THURSDAY, April 7:
9:00 AM – † Eugenia D. Rudmann
FRIDAY, April 8:
9:00 AM – † Genie Rudmann
SATURDAY, April 9:
9:00 AM – † Debbie Coutieri
5:00 PM – Intentions of Rose & Tony Fontana
SUNDAY, April 10:
8:15 AM – Intentions of Azucena Loria
9:45 AM – † Juan Carlos Muentes; † Aldolfo, Mariana
& Elvis Tejada; People of the Parish
11:30 AM – † Felicisimo Monsanto
PURGATORIAL SOCIETY ENROLLMENTS FOR 2016 SEE
FORM ON BOTTOM OF PREVIOUS COLUMN, THANKS
Please use the parking lot on 91 Ave. at
all times on the weekends and especially
on the Holidays. Thank you!
INCOME & EXPENSES FOR THE WEEKS ENDING in March
&April will be posted in a future bulletin
March 20
First Collection
$2,912
Second Collection
$1,632
Total Collection
$4,544
Average Cost per week
(8,425)
Income (Deficit) for the week
(3,881
Holy Thursday to be posted on April 10
Holy Places Food Friday to be posted on April 10
Retired Priests Easter Sunday to be posted on April 10
Easter Flowers $1,123 + $275 = 1,398 as of March 20
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The apostles perform
many signs and wonders among the
people. Many are added to their
numbers (Acts 5:12-16).
Psalm — Give thanks to the Lord for
he is good, his love is everlasting
(Psalm 118).
Second Reading — John, caught up in the spirit,
envisions the glorified Lord, the first and the last, the one
who lives (Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19).
Gospel — The risen Christ comes to his disciples with
peace and the Spirit. The absent Thomas doubts
(John 20:19-31).
A Message from our Pastor
This is a special weekend for our parish. We are
a church of Mercy, with the “Holy Doors” of
mercy for the Year of Mercy. Today is Divine
Mercy Sunday. And today is a day of blessings
and celebration in our parish. We welcome Dr. Bob Rice
and the young people from Franciscan University who
will lead us all weekend long in worship and praise in
honor of Jesus who is the Divine Mercy. We ask for the
healing of Jesus, the Divine Mercy, upon all who enter
the Holy Doors, all who go to confession, and receive the
Eucharist.
I invite all to walk through the “Holy Door” on this day of
Mercy and let the Mercy of God transform us into saints.
I also invite everyone to learn more about St. Faustina
and about the Divine Mercy Chaplet by joining the book
study club we are starting in April. And, I invite everyone
to come to the Holy Hour this Divine Mercy Sunday
afternoon.
May we allow Jesus, the Divine Mercy in the Year of
Mercy as a Church of Mercy blessing us in this special
Jubilee Year. God Bless Fr Gannon
Religious Education classes meet on Sundays at 10 am!
Classes resume Sunday, April 3
TRUE TEACHERS
Believe one who has tried, you shall
find a fuller satisfaction in the woods than
in books. The trees and the rocks will
teach you that which you cannot hear
from the masters. —St. Bernard of Clairvaux
HELPING YOUR NEIGHBOR
If you truly want to help the soul of your neighbor,
you should approach God first with all your heart. Ask
God simply to fill you with charity . . . with it you can
accomplish what you desire. —St. Vincent Ferrer
APRIL Sanctuary Lamps,
Altar Breads and Wine
donated by Marlyne Pereira Doyle
Intentions of Mohamed Dean
Food Pantry Collection on April 16 & 17
please
donate non perishable items.
We need: cereal, small packages of rice,
peanut butter, canned fruit, canned tuna or
canned meats and tomato sauce. Monetary donations
are always appreciated to help us provide extra groceries.
Thanks!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mondays from 9:30 am until 11:30am
Wednesdays from 9:30 am until 11:30 am
sponsored by the Haitian Jesus and Mary Prayer
Group. All are welcome!
First Friday May 6 from 9:30 am until 7:30 pm with
Night Prayers and Benediction. Please sign up to spend an
hour with the Lord -- sheet on the 188 St. side table.
Last Sunday of the month at 7 pm in Spanish. All are
welcome!
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
We return to our reflections on the rites
of marriage with a brief consideration of reforms from the Council of Trent. When the
Protestant Reformation took hold, the fairly
recent achievements of the Church in regard to the sacrament of marriage were reviewed with a critical,
reforming eye. In general, Protestants returned to an
earlier view that marriage was a civil matter, although
some said that the civil society had to be in harmony with
Christian teaching. In the Catholic Church, the Council of
Trent took the question up in 1563, and decided to shore
up its teaching on the sacramentality of marriage. They
identified many threats to this, including secret marriages
and easy divorce. So they enacted laws that still govern
our practice today: to be valid, marriage consent must be
exchanged in the presence of a priest and two witnesses.
Ever since Trent, marriages must also be announced three
weeks in advance to the community, and recorded in a
register. In some places in the world, the “banns” are still
posted in the public square. In the United States, parishes
sometimes publish the “banns” in the bulletin.
Anyone who has ever watched a soap opera has seen
the standard scene of a minister announcing gravely, “If
there is anyone here present who sees any reason why
these two should not be married . . .” This bit of drama
has no place in the Catholic liturgy, but survives among
Protestants who broke with us before Trent edited this
cliff-hanger out of our public prayer.—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S.
JOINING THE COMPANY OF BELIEVERS
What will help you to believe? Today’s scripture
readings tell of faith and doubt. They offer stories
“recorded to help you believe,” as the passage from
John’s Gospel (20:31) remarks today. There is an urgency
about this. On this Second Sunday of Easter we are
challenged to join the company of believers—countless
men and women who witnessed the power of the
apostles’ faith.
There is no doubt that this power comes from Jesus
Christ. The second reading, from the book of Revelation,
reports John’s mystical vision of the Son of Man, who
proclaims, “Once I was dead, but now I live” (Revelation
1:18). The Gospel gathers everyone but Thomas to see
the Risen Jesus and receive the Holy
Spirit from him. Like Thomas, we who
have come along later must have faith
so that we can have life. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Parish of St. Gerard Majella cordially invites you to
our Book Study on “The Diary of Saint Faustina
Kowalska Divine Mercy in My Soul”
In this Year of Mercy
En este Año de la Misericordia
The Shrine Church of St. Gerard Majella
Cordially invites you to celebrate the
Devine Mercy Novena Closing Ceremony
Les invita cordialmente a celebrar la
Ceremonia de clausura del Divina Misericordia Novena
April 3 Sunday1:00 pm Adoration, Confession,
Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction at 3 pm
3 de abril Domingo 1:00 pm Adoración, Confesión,
Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia y Bendición en 3 pm
3:30 PM Coffee and Tea Social 3:30 PM Café and Té.
Please bring a dessert item to share!
¡Por favor traiga un postre para compartir!
COMUNIDAD
HISPANA
3 de abril de 2016
Domingo de la Divina
Misericordia
Lecturas para el 10 de abril de 2016
Join us for a seven week book study starting on April 06,
2016 at 8 pm in the St. Joseph’s Conference room in the
rectory. This book study will help us to ground our
spirituality by learning more about Sister Faustina and
the Divine Mercy. Learn why a passage was written a
certain way, and the different ways it has been
interpreted over time. This journey through Faustina’s
Diary will complete both your spiritual and personal
development, allowing you to have a deeper
understanding not only about Sister Faustina’s Diary and
Divine Mercy but also how can you grow your own
spirituality and relationship with Jesus.
PLEASE PRINT REGISTER TODAY:
Name_________________________________________
phone # ____________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________
( ) Yes, I need you to order the book. Enclosed is my $8 to
order my book.
( ) No, I already have the book.
For more information please contact Denise Das
at 347-229 -2540 or e-mail denisedas13@gmail.com
Light refreshments will be served
Primera Lectura — Llevados ante el sanedrín, los
apóstoles dieron testimonio de Jesucristo
(Hch 5:27-32, 40b-41).
Salmo — Te alabaré, Señor, eternamente.
Aleluya (Salmo 30(29)).
Segunda Lectura — En su visión Juan ve todo
en el cielo y en la tierra rindiendo honores y gloria al que
está en el trono y al Cordero (Apocalipsis 5:11-14).
Evangelio — Jesús se aparece a los discípulos cerca del
mar de Tiberíades (Juan 21:1-19 [1-14]).
ADORACIÓN EUCARISTICA
Pidámosle al Señor que nos ayude a acercarnos
más a través de la oración frente a Jesús sacramentado.
LUNES: 9:30 am a 11:30 y se termina con la
bendición.
MIÉRCOLES: 9:30 am a 11:30 auspiciada por el grupo
haitiano Jesús y María Grupo de Oración.
PRIMERO VIERNES: 6 de mayo a 9:30 am a 7:30 pm
ÚLTIMO DOMINGO DE MES: 7:00 pm en español.
Todos son bienvenidos.
MENSAJE DE NUESTRO PÁRROCO
Este es un fin de semana especial para nuestra
parroquia. En este año de la Misericordia, somos una de las
iglesias de la Misericordia con una “Puerta Santa.” Hoy
celebramos el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia. Y hoy es
un día de bendiciones y celebración en nuestra parroquia.
Le damos la bienvenida al doctor Bob Rice and y al grupo de
gente joven de la Universidad Franciscana que nos guiara
durante este fin de semana en alabanza y adoración en
honor de Jesús quien es la Divina Misericordia. A Jesús,
quien es la Divina Misericordia, le pedimos sanación, para
todos los que entren por la Puerta Santa, para todos los que
se acerquen a la confesión y que reciban la Eucaristía. Yo
invito a todos los que entren por la “Puerta Santa” en este
día de la misericordia para que le permitamos a la Divina
Misericordia de Dios transformarnos en santos. También
les invito a saber más sobre Sor Faustina y acerca de la
novena de la Divina misericordia uniéndose al club de
estudio que estamos empezando en abril. Les invito a que
nos acompañen en la tarde a la Hora Santa este Domingo
de la Divina Misericordia. Que todos permitamos que Jesús,
la Divina Misericordia, en este Año de la Misericordia nos
bendiga de una manera especial.
¡Que Dios los bendiga! Padre Gannon
SI DESEA BAUTIZAR UN NIÑO, Ud. debe
hacer lo siguiente: traer el certificado de
nacimiento del niño, y hablar con el diácono
Guillermo Gómez para la entrevista inicial.
Tenga en cuenta que los bautismos se celebran el
domingo, día del Señor, ya sea en la misa de las 9:45 am
o las 2 pm. Padres y padrinos deben asistir a tres
reuniones.
DOMINGO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA,
3 de abril, la novena después de la misa de
las 11:30 am. ADORACIÓN del Santísimo
Sacramento y confesiones hasta las 3 pm se
termina con la bendición.
3:30 PM Café and Té.
¡Por favor traiga un postre para compartir!
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE La Iglesia católica es
universal, extendida en diversas naciones y culturas. A
través de los siglos estas culturas han enriquecido la
Tradición de la Iglesia con muchas tradiciones y devociones
que van más allá de su cultura de origen. La fiesta de la
Divina Misericordia es un buen ejemplo. Viene de una
devoción que nació en Polonia con la Hermana Faustina
Kowalska (1905-1938) canonizada en el 2000.
La devoción a la Divina Misericordia se celebra el
Segundo Domingo de Pascua y durante todo el año orando
la Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia. En latinoamérica se ha
ido extendiendo esta devoción desde 1978 cuando fue
aprobada por el Papa Paulo VI. En todas partes se puede
encontrar la imagen de la Divina Misericordia, Jesús de pie
con rayos rojos y blanco-azules que brillan desde su corazón
hacia el mundo. Lleva el lema: Jesús, confío en ti.
La finalidad de esta devoción es recordar al pecador
que la misericordia de Dios es infinita e
inagotable. Es una misericordia que debemos
imitar para que la paz pueda reinar en
nuestros corazones y en nuestra tierra.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
COLECTA PARA LOS NECESITADOS
Que el Señor le colme de bendiciones por su
generosidad. Muchas Gracias, Padre Gannon
REUNIÓN MENSUAL DEL GRUPO DE LITURGIA: La
reunión mensual de los servidores del grupo de
Liturgia es siempre el tercer (3er) domingo de cada
17 de Abril mes después de la Misa en la casa
parroquial.
VERDADEROS MAESTROS: Cree en alguien que ha intentado, y encontrarás mayor satisfacción en los bosques que
en los libros. Los árboles y las rocas te enseñarán lo que no
puedes oír de boca de los maestros. —San Bernardo de Claraval
AYUDAR AL PRÓJIMO:
Si de veras quieres ayudar el alma de tu prójimo, debes primero acercarte a Dios con todo
tu corazón. Simplemente pide a Dios que te llene de caridad. . . con ella podrás lograr lo que deseas. —San Vicente Ferrer
Educación Religiosa:
Las clases comienzan el 3 de abril
UNIRSE A LA COMUNIDAD DE CREYENTES
¿Qué te ayudará a tener fe? Las lecturas bíblicas de hoy
hablan de la fe y de la duda. Se “escribieron… para que
ustedes crean”, como nos dice hoy el pasaje del Evangelio
de san Juan (20:31). Tiene esto una cierta urgencia. En este
Segundo Domingo de Pascua se nos lanza un desafío a
unirnos a la comunidad de creyentes –un sinnúmero de
hombres y mujeres que dan testimonio del poder de la fe
de los Apóstoles.
No hay duda que este poder viene de Jesucristo. La
segunda lectura, del libro del Apocalipsis, relata la visión
mística de Juan sobre el Hijo del Hombre, el cual proclama:
“Estuve muerto y de nuevo soy el que vive” (Apocalipsis
1:18). El Evangelio reúne a todos excepto a Tomás para ver
a Jesús resucitado y recibir de él el
Espíritu Santo. Al igual que Tomás, los que
hemos llegado más tarde debemos tener
fe para poder tener vida. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
In this year of the
EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE
OF MERCY
EN ESTE AÑO
EXTRAORDINARIO DEL
JUBILEO DE LA
MISERICORDIA
THE SHRINE CHURCH OF ST. GERARD MAJELLA
Cordially invites you to celebrate
the Divine Mercy
in a weekend of praise and worship with
Bob Rice
(An award-winning songwriter, the worship leader
at the Franciscan university of Steubenville summer
conferences, an internationally known speaker,
inspirational teacher, and innovative writer)
Friday April 1, 2016
7:00 pm Divine Mercy Novena
7:30 pm Divine Mercy Concert followed by
Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament
Saturday April 2, 2016
6:00 pm Divine Mercy Novena
7:00 pm Healing Service
asking the intercession
of the Divine Mercy
Worship and Praise Music provided by Bob Rice
and his band
Sunday April 3, 2016
11:30 am Special Mass
in Thanksgiving to Divine Mercy
Bob Rice and his band
will lead our music ministry
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
with the Divine Mercy chaplet.
Priests will be available
for Confession during Adoration
3:00 pm Benediction
and Prayer of Mercy
3:30 PM Coffee and Tea Social
Please bring a dessert item to share!
EL SANTUARIO DE SAN GERARDO DE MAJELLA
Cordialmente LE INVITA A CELEBRAR
LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
UN FIN DE SEMANA DE ALABANZA
Y ADORACIÓN CON
Bob Rice
(Es un gran compositor reconocido y galardonado,
líder de adoración de las conferencias de verano de
la Universidad franciscana de Steubenville. El señor
Rice es un reconocido conferencista internacional,
un inspirador maestro y un innovador escritor)
Viernes, Abril 1, 2016
7:00 pm Novena de la Divina Misericordia
7:30 pm Concierto de la Divina Misericordia seguido
de Adoración y Bendición del Santísimo Sacramento.
Sábado, Abril 2, 2016
6:00 pm Novena de la Divina Misericordia
7:00 pm Servicio de Sanación pidiendo la intercesión
de la Divina Misericordia.
Alabanza y Adoración
Música por Bob Rice y su banda
Sunday April 3, 2016
11:30 am Misa especial de Acción de Gracias a la Divina Misericordia
Bob Rice y su banda dirigirá nuestro ministerio de
música.
1:00 pm a 3:00 pm
Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento y rezo del
Rosario de la Divina Misericordia.
Habrá sacerdotes disponibles para la Confesión
durante la Adoración.
3:00 pm Bendición y Oración de Misericordia
3:30 PM Café and Té.
¡Por favor traiga un postre para compartir!