March 1, 2015 - St. Ann Parish

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT  MARCH 1, 2015
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST
7:00AM Rose Grande, Camillo Galofaro (Anniversary)
8:15AM
Joseph Marsala
9:30AM
Ruth Conroy
10:45AM
Kenneth Palera
12:00PM
Lucia Chionchio
1:15PM
Grace Scala (Anniversary)
7:30PM
For the People of St. Ann’s Parish
MONDAY, MARCH 2ND
7:00AM
Felix Portelli
9:00AM
George Crycan
5:00PM Antoinette & Alfredo Durazzo (Anniversary)
TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD
7:00AM
Armand Colatuono
9:00AM
Rev. Donald B. Licata (Anniversary)
5:00PM
Roperti & Paretti Families
WEDNESDAY,
7:00AM
9:00AM
5:00PM
MARCH 4TH
Carmelo & Gaetana DeSimone
Rose Bonamo
Robert John Stringer
THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH
7:00AM
Salvatore & Crocetta Puglisi
9:00AM
Giovanni DeLuca
5:00PM
Carmelo Rodio (Anniversary)
FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH
7:00AM
Gjondrekaj Family (Living)
9:00AM
Frank Boccio
5:00PM
Rev. John McCarthy (Living)
SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH
7:00AM
Anthony Ferro
9:00AM
John & Peter Michael Mazzullo
4:00PM
For the People of St. Ann’s Parish
5:30PM
Stanley Trost
SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH
7:00AM
Catherine Vitagliano
8:15AM
Maria Bruzzese (Anniversary)
9:30AM
Edward Frey & Helen Dannebaum
10:45AM
Angela Acunto & Josephine O’Neill
12:00PM
Dr. & Mrs. Benedict DeRespinis
1:15PM
Murray Levy (Anniversary)
7:30PM
Josephine Baron
MISSALETTE MEMORIAL
The Missalettes we are currently using (2/18/15 – 5/2/15) are
donated anonymously. As a parish family, with a grateful
heart, we pray for the intentions of the anonymous donor.
First Reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
God ordered Abraham to take his beloved only son to Moriah and
offer him as a sacrifice. Abraham built an altar and took out a knife to
sacrifice his son Isaac. But God called out to him and told him of
blessings that would be bestowed on him and his descendants
because he had been willing to do what God had asked.
Second Reading: Romans 8:31b-34
Paul reminds the people that God did not spare his only Son, but gave
him up for the sake of all people. This proves God views us all as his
children, and that no person can harm or condemn us because God
will protect us.
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10
Jesus led Peter, James and John up a high mountain, where he
conversed with Elijah and Moses. A voice proclaimed ‘This is my Son,
my beloved. Listen to him.” Then Jesus was alone and warned them
not to tell anyone what they had seen until he had risen from the
dead.
LENTEN SERVICES
Lent is pre-eminently a time of prayer and of deep reflection on the
meaning of life in the light of our faith in Jesus. To help us enter
more deeply into the spirit of this season, the following
opportunities are provided in our parish:
Monday Evenings
Evening prayer during the Holy Hour
Friday Mornings
Stations of the Cross after the 9 AM Mass (if no funeral)
Friday Afternoons
Stations of the Cross 2:00 PM (when school children are present)
Friday Evenings
Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM
Saturdays
Confession 3:15 – 3:50PM and after 4:00 PM Mass
Lenten Sharing
Donations deposited in the specially marked box at the main
doorway of our Church will go to support the ministry of Good
Counsel Home, Staten Island.
BREAD AND WINE
The Bread and Wine to be used this week in each
Eucharistic Celebration has been donated
In Memory of Carmelo Rodio
SANCTUARY LAMP
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week
For the Intentions of Mary Blazina
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the rectory basement
conducted by Fr. Ugo Nacciarone. All are welcome.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
As the season of Lent approaches our parish is offering an excellent
resource to help us better understand and grow in our faith. The
truth, goodness and beauty of Catholicism is illustrated in a most
beautiful way through this program.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 7:00pm in the rectory.
ST. ANN’S PARISH MISSION
A powerful and thought provoking Lenten Mission
Directed by Fr. Joel Rogers of the Fathers of Mercy
March 9 – 12, 2015
7:00pm
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Confidence in Divine Providence
The Prayer of the Humble
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit: Detachment
Blessed Are They who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
NEW PARISHIONERS, WELCOME
If you are new to our parish and would like to register, please
fill out the information below and drop it in the collection basket
or return to the rectory. Envelopes will be mailed to you in 4 to
6 weeks.
Name: __________________________________________
Address: ______________________________Zip________
Phone: _______________
Work: ___________________
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH
Carmela DiBenedetto
Elaine Lormel
Josephine LaGaipa
Mark Fissore
Ann Napolitano
Peter A.
Joanna Ritti
Mary Tardio
Deborah Giardino
Bill Selvaggio
MaryAnn Cavagnaro
Fanny Scotto
Ann Schaefer
Dr. Joseph Giglio
Denise D.
Robert Chiriani
Ed Baumann
Lorraine Hamer
Lillian O’Keefe
Eileen O’Connell
Jen Jackson
Muriel Freda
Salvatore Mauro
Myrtle J.
Linda Simmons
Donald Martin
Roseanne Napolitano
Gloria Martin
Gloria M.
Jillian
WEEKLY COLLECTION (Feb. 22, 2015)
Weekly
$9,557.00
Shrines
632.00
Poor
337.00
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The 100 anniversary of our parish family celebrates
your legacy of faith and commitment to our parish
ministries as evidenced in your “Offering for God’s Plan of
Giving”.
May those who walk in your footsteps for
generations to come, be inspired by the ideals of your life
and generosity of your heart. May the good Lord always
keep you in the palm of His hands.
REMEMBER ST. ANN’S CHURCH IN YOUR WILL
You can express your commitment to your church by making a
bequest to your parish. Simply have the following statement
included in your will:
“I leave to St. Ann’s Church, 101 Cromwell Avenue, Staten
Island, NY 10304, the sum of $___________
(Or _____% of the residue of my estate) for its religious,
educational, and charitable work”.
ST. ANN’S ROSARY SOCIETY
Our next meeting will be Saturday, March 7, 2015 following the
Rosary at 8:15am and the 9:00am Mass. We hope the weather will
be permitting as we look forward to seeing everyone. New members
are always welcome!
THANK YOU
We would like to thank Connie Orlando, Anna Finazzo, Pat Mancini &
Anne Louise DePalo for their help in setting up the Lenten Altar
arrangements in our Church. It reminds us of Christ in the
wilderness.
Family members: __________________________________
________________________________________________
If you do not wish to receive envelopes, please check
this box.
Ministers and Lectors
Coordinator: Joseph Franzese
St. Ann Choir 10:45 Mass
Organist: Noreen Neilson
Outreach
Social Ministry/Prayer Shawl/Food Pantry
Coordinator: Dona Ruggiero
Bulletin
Editor: Donna Criscuolo
Email: DonCriscuo@aol.com
Rosary
Monday through Saturday
Before 9AM Mass
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mondays 7PM (except holidays)
Nocturnal Adoration
First Fridays 6:00PM to 7PM
Miraculous Medal Novena
Mondays 9:30AM
Golden Age Club - Rosary Society
Holy Name Society - Legion of Mary
Altar Servers
Moderator: Loretta Callegari & Ministry Team
Ministry to the Homebound
Contact the parish office
C.C.D. CLASS SCHEDULE
Wednesday: (Grades 1-2-3) 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Thursday: (Grades 4-5-6-7) 3:30 – 5:00 pm
ST. ANN’S TEEN CLUB
Friday Evenings at 7pm
Moderator: Regina Kaykaty
JUBILEE
ST. ANN’S PARISH CENTENNIAL EVENTS
1. Opening of the Jubilee Year:
July 26, 2014
5 PM - Procession
5:30 PM Mass – Bishop Gerald Walsh
Social
2. Jubilee Lecture series: (once monthly)
August 21, 2014 – “The Way of Love” - Ronda Chervin
September 25, 2014 – Meg Albertini
October 17, 2014 – Sr. Ann Marie Rimmer, OP
November 20, 2014 – Father Kevin O’Neill, Redemptorist
January 22, 2015 – Br. Don Bisson, FMS
February 26, 2015 – Meg Albertini
May 28, 2015 – Fr. Roy Tvrdik, S.M.M.
June 18, 2015 – Father Joseph DiMauro
3. Pilgrimages:
(September 10 – 17, 2014 – Canada (St. Ann’s Shrines)
April 2015 - (Shrines in France)
4. Interfaith Prayer Service:
September 9, 2014 – Joint Prayer Service
5. Jubilee Exhibit:
Saturday/Sunday – May 30/31, 2015
6. Parish BBQ:
July 20, 2014
7. Jubilee Concert:
Saturday, March 21, 2015 – 7:00pm in our Church
8. Faith Sharing Groups (TBA)
9. Seder Celebration:
May 3, 2015 – 2:30PM Location TBD – Rabbi Howald
10. Jubilee Dinner Dance
April 24, 2015 – Vanderbilt
11. Publishing of the Jubilee Souvenir Journal:
Fall 2015
12. Closing of the Jubilee Year:
June 28, 2015 – 5PM Mass
His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan
Social
LENTEN REGULATIONS
Lenten Fast and Abstinence – During the Season of Lent, the Church
urges all the Faithful to reflect a spirit of penance in their daily life
through performing acts of fast and abstinence.
“FASTING” requires that only one full meal be taken per day. Two
other smaller meals may be taken during the day to maintain physical
strength, but these two meals together should not equal a full meal
in quantity. Fasting obliges all those who have reached the age of 18
and continues to oblige until age 59. Those not specifically obliged to
fast are encouraged to join in the discipline of fasting to the extent
that they are able.
“ABSTINENCE” prohibits individuals from eating meat on a particular
day. Abstinence obliges all those who have reached the age of 14
and continues to oblige throughout their entire life. Those not
specifically obliged to abstain from eating meat are encouraged to
join in this discipline to the extent that they are able.
ASH WEDNESDAY AND GOOD FRIDAY are days of fast and
abstinence. FRIDAYS in Lent are days of abstinence.
50/50 CLUB
We remind everyone to get their envelopes in for the February
drawing and maybe you will join the ranks of our 50/50 club winners.
Good luck to all!
ENDOWMENT FUND
Our church of St. Ann has been the place where we have
seen the face of God through the ups and downs of our life’s
moments. The presence of God in our church as well as in the lives
of our people has sustained those who have gone before us here.
Now, as the parish debt is eliminated, it is important to ensure the
legacy of our faith and worship for those who would follow us here
at St. Ann’s for generations to come.
It is with the humble realization that St. Ann’s church has
a destiny designed by God to be a beacon of faith and hope in our
community, that we start the Church Endowment Fund. Any
contribution, however small or large, will be received with a
grateful heart. A donation of $1000 or more over a period of time
would give us the opportunity to memorialize or honor someone we
love in the Book of Endowment. A contributor of $25000 or more
over a period of time would be considered a Founder of our church
Endowment Fund. This fund is designed in such a way that the
principal will not be used. If and when a need arises on a rainy day,
only the interest on the Endowment Fund will be used.
May the donations we make for this purpose come from
our gratitude to God for His blessings in our life. May the good Lord
bless us and our families and keep us close to His heart as we
continue doing His work.
Founders $25000
Stewards $15000
Patrons $5000
Donors $1000
ST. ANN’S JUBILEE RAFFLE
St. Ann’s 100th Anniversary Raffle tickets are available for
purchase in the rectory or by contacting Teresa Pelosi at 917921-7716 – Rawlings13@aol.com. Cost per ticket is $100.
Grand Prize: $10,000
2nd Prize: $7,000
3rd Prize: $3,000
**Drawing to be held on April 24, 2015 at the Dinner Dance**
CARDINAL’S APPEAL
The 2015 Cardinal’s Appeal is in its final stages in our parish,
and this weekend is Commitment Weekend. At all Masses,
you will have an opportunity to make your pledge to the
Appeal. As children of Christ, we are called to serve others out
of gratitude to our most generous God. Please consider a
sacrificial gift to the 2015 Appeal. Thank you.
ST. ANN’S OUTREACH PROGRAM
FOOD PANTRY
This is Collection Sunday. Our pantry is still in need of PEANUT
BUTTER and JELLY, CANNED FRUIT, and JUICE. All items can be
brought to the baskets in the rear of the church or the rectory porch
at any time. We are now beginning to ask for donations of Easter
candy for the children. Many thanks to all who help!
BINGO!
St. Ann's Bingo – EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT. Doors open at
5:00PM. Early bird starts at 7:00PM. Please join us!
SAINT ANN SCHOOL NEWS:
St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Day mark two great men that we celebrate in the month of March. Special men and special
celebrations are centered around their feast days. Celebrate them and celebrate the return of Spring - its nature’s way of saying,
"Let's Party!"
Thank you:
 Thank you seems such a little way to express my heartfelt gratitude to Diana Mannarino, Ann Marie Kern, Janine Treglia,
and Dr. David Dragos for allowing the St. Ann Playtriots to continue this year. The gift you have given our children knows no
boundaries.
 Thank you also to Lou Mannarino and L & M sound. What more is there to say!! The gift that keeps on giving!! And to Julia
Mannarino - what a talented musician!
 Mrs. Ellen Nikosey and Mr. Tom Reno - those sets are incredible!!
 For all the unmentioned behind the scenes moms, dads, and teachers - it is so important to volunteer and support your
school--that's what your kids will take with them.
For the week ahead:
 Pretzel Day will be on Wednesday, March 4th.
 First Reconciliation will be on Thursday, March 5th at 7 PM.
 There is an 11 AM dismissal on Friday, March 6th.
 Don't forget the Easter Bunny Breakfast on Sunday, March 8th. Get those reservations in fast!!
 There will be a Touring Tuesday on March 10th - tell your friends how great this place is...bring them around for a tour of
the building.
 March 11th is a 12 o'clock dismissal day with a teachers' meeting following.
 Our Annual Fashion Show is on March 19th at the Excelsior Grand!! With the "Let's Go Shopping" theme it is sure to be a
winner!!
 March 27th is our last day of school before Easter Vacation.
Calendar Winners:
2/22/15 #0499
2/23/15 #1871
2/24/15 #1325
2/25/15 #2146
2/26/15 #1119
2/27/15 #1161
2/28/15 #0641
Baginski Family
Samantha Mottola
Linda Wisniewski
Sonia Maldonado
Kwik Wing Lim
Biedsma Demera
Dominic LaFragola
$200
$ 75
$ 75
$ 75
$ 75
$ 75
$ 75
REGISTRATION FOR ST. ANN SCHOOL IS ONGOING!! COME ON IN AND SEE WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT --"THE TIMES MAY CHANGE
BUT THE EXCELLENCE REMAINS."
God Bless you all,
Mrs. Ficchi
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REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Saint Ann School will be accepting applications for
All grades & Kindergarten September 2015
Registration will be ongoing
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Pre-K & Kindergarten Application Requirements:
For Kindergarten, the child must be born in the year 2010.
Copy of the Birth Certificate.
Copy of the Immunization Record.
Copy of the Baptismal Certificate if Catholic.
If the family is registered in Saint Ann Parish, please supply the envelope number.
$50.00 non-refundable application fee payable to Saint Ann School.
For those interested in Grades 1 thru 6, along with the above requirements, please provide a copy of last year’s report card, the
most current report card and any other standardized test scores. If you cannot make these times and dates, please give the
school office a call at 718-351-4343, to make other arrangements.
PARISH VOLUNTEER THANK YOU LITURGY AND SOCIAL
Here at St. Ann’s, we are planning to have our Thank You Liturgy and Social for all our parish volunteers who give so generously of their time in
ministering to our people. With this in mind invitations have been mailed to all our volunteers for the Thank You Liturgy & Social on Saturday,
March 14, 2015 following the 5:30pm Mass.
As a parish family, we make use of this opportunity to thank God for the gift of volunteers in our parish life. May God bless them immensely for
the goodness of their heart. If you are a volunteer and you do not receive an invitation, please call the rectory at 718-351-0270. We would
really appreciate it.
ST. PETER’S BOYS HIGH SCHOOL CHINESE AUCTION
St. Peter’s Boys High School Parents’ Club will sponsor its ANNUAL CHINESE AUCTION ON FRIDAY, MARCH 6,2015 IN THE SCHOOL GYM, 200
CLINTON AVENUE. DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 P.M. There will be numerous raffles, refreshments and prizes. Admission: $5.00 – Anyone under 18
years of age must be accompanied by an adult. No children under 12 admitted.