February 15, 2015

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
25-02 80th Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Telephone (718) 899-2801 Fax (718) 429-6404
Parish Web Site: www.olfatimaparish.org
E-mail Address: OLFatima11370@msn.com
Rectory Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 am-12Noon, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Evenings: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm / Sun. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rev. Msgr. John E. Mahoney, Pastor
Rev. Michael Udoh, In Residence, Part-Time Parochial Vicar
Rev. Edwin H. Lozada, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Patrick J. Frawley, In Residence
Rev. James Fedigan S.J., In Residence
Deacon Marco Lopez, Permanent Deacon
Ms. Leslie De Paz, Financial Secretary
Mrs. Anna Maria Mejia, Parish Secretary
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday Liturgy
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am
9:15 am - Family Liturgy (Sept. - May)
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
Weekdays:
Monday thru Friday
7:00 am & 8:30 am
Saturday - 8:30 am
First Fridays and Holy Days - As announced in the Bulletin
INFANT BAPTISMS
For children under 8 years of age, the sacrament is celebrated the
FIRST Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. The parents must register in
the parish office at least 3 weeks prior to the baptism. Both parents
and godparents are expected to attend one catechetical session in
advance, on the Wednesday before the baptism, at 7:00 pm.
SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Before being fully initiated into the sacramental life of the Church,
children over the age of 8 will need catechetical preparation through
the RCIC process. Teenagers and adults will participate in separate
RCIA processes.
CONFIRMATION and COMMUNION
For those already baptized, preparation for these Sacraments will take
place according to the person’s age and knowledge of the Catholic
Faith. For further information contact the Office of Faith Formation
Program.
MARRIAGES
Couples should contact the parish office at least six months in
advance to make the proper arrangements for the Sacrament of
Matrimony.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please contact the parish office.
RECONCILIATION
A priest is available for Confessions on Saturday afternoon from
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. You can also make an individual appointment.
PARISH DEVOTIONS
Our Lady of Fatima Novena and Rosary
Monday 7:30 pm
First Friday: Exposition 10:00 am / Holy Hour 6:30pm, followed
by Benediction & Mass at 7:30 pm
Mrs. Cassie Zelic, School Principal
25-38 80th Street 718-429-7031
Sister Patricia Reills PBVM, Pastoral Associate &
Director of Faith Formation
25-02 80th Street 718-457-3457
Mr. John Cook, Music Director & Organist
Mr. Jerry Rodriguez, Youth Minister, Part-Time
Mr. José Aquino, Trustee
Mr. John Blaney, Trustee
HORARIO DE MISAS en español
Domingo
10:30 am
Jueves
7:00 pm
Dias Festivos: Se publica en el boletín.
EL BAUTISMO DE NIÑOS
Solamente para los niños menores de los 8 años de edad, se celebra
el sacramento el SEGUNDO y el CUARTO domingo del mes a las
2:00 pm. Es preciso que los padres se inscriban en la parroquia por
lo menos tres semanas antes del bautismo. Ambos padres y padrinos
deberán asistir a una instrucción catequética, la noche del Miercoles
anterior al bautizo a las 7:00 pm.
SACRAMENTOS DE LA INICIACION CRISTIANA
Con el propósito de participar plenamente en la vida sacramental de
la Iglesia, los niños mayores de los 8 años de edad, necesitarán
prepararse en el proceso de Iniciación Cristiana Para Niños. Los
jóvenes y los adultos se preparán separadamente en el proceso del
RICA.
CONFIRMACION Y COMUNION
La preparación para estos Sacramentos se cumple según la edad de
la persona y su conocimiento de la Fe Católica. Para más información comunicarse con la Oficina de Formación de la Fe.
MATRIMONIOS
La pareja deberá hacer su solicitud en el despacho pastoral por los
menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda, para entrevistarse
con el sacerdote e iniciar la preparación matrimonial.
UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS
Comunicarse con el despacho pastoral.
RECONCILIACION
El Sacramento se celebra semanalmente los sábados de 3:30 pm a
4:30 pm. También se puede fijar una cita para la Confesión otro día
de la semana con un sacerdote.
DEVOCION EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO
Ultimo Viernes de cada mes.
6:00 pm - Confesiones - Rosario - Novena
7:00 pm - Misa
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
8:30 am - Purgatorial Society
5:00 pm - Mary Fabrizi
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
9:15 am - Graciela Alvarez (Birthday)
10:30 am - Maria I. & Maria Idaly Mera
12:00 pm - Michele Tenebruso
5:30 pm - John & Johanna Blaney
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
7:00 am - NO MASS
8:30 am - Pietro & Paolina
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
7:00 am - Matilde Spani &
Constance Carghill
8:30 am - Rose Mary Raymond
(1st Anniversary)
ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
7:00 am - Souls in Purgatory
8:30 am - Ignaz Magdits
7:00 pm - Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Breen
(Spanish)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
7:00 am - Angela & Mary Grilli
8:30 am - Eddie Bott
7:00 pm - Misa Comunitaria
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The leper will dwell apart, making an
abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46).
Psalm — I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you
fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32).
Second Reading — Do everything for the glory of God;
be imitators of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:31 — 11:1).
Gospel — The leprosy left him immediately, and he was
made clean (Mark 1:40-45).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21
Tuesday:
Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b
Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab,12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20
Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25
Friday:
Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15
Saturday:
Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32
Sunday:
Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday:
Presidents’ Day
Tuesday:
The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite
Order; Mardi Gras; Shrove Tuesday
Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; Fast and Abstinence
Thursday: Chinese New Year 4713
Friday:
Abstinence
Saturday: St. Peter Damian
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
7:00 am - Pietro & Mimma Spani
8:30 am - Arrigo Bott
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
8:30 am - Ronald Mangano
5:00 pm - Joseph & Rose Avitabile
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
9:15 am - Giuseppe Cichi
10:30 am - Maria & Vicente Cavassa
12:00 pm - George Koopman
5:30 pm - John & Catherine Blaney
Please pray for the sick: Rev. Jack Newell,
Jennifer Garcia Yepes, Isabel & Rebecca
Cruz, Rita Morris, Rita del Valle, Ronald De
Paz, Joyce Scocozza, Mary Jung
Please pray for the deceased: Graciela Alvarez,
Esnedad de Jesús Rangel, Graciela del Valle, Rene
Turcke, Jacinto Bajaña Cerezo, Alfonso Angles, Angel
& Josephina Vera, Emma Rodriguez de Arvila, Celia
Carmen Carbo, Gregorio Conderi, Graciela Carbajal,
Geronimo Proano, Pura Toro, Gonzalo Guevara
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — El leproso habitará solo, fuera del
campamento (Levítico 13:1-2, 44-46).
Salmo — Perdona, Señor, nuestros pecados
(Salmo 32 [31]).
Segunda lectura — Haz todo por la gloria de Dios; sean
imitadores de Cristo (1 Corintios 10:31 — 11:1).
Evangelio — Jesús, después de haber curado a un hombre
leproso, le pide que no se lo cuente a nadie
(Marco 1:40-45).
COMPASIÓN Y GENEROSIDAD
Que tu corazón se compadezca de las desgracias y
angustias de todos y que tu mano dé en proporción a tu
riqueza.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 15, 2015
Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for
the glory of God.
Todo lo que hagan ustedes, sea comer, o beber, o cualquier otra
cosa, háganlo todo para gloria de Dios.
— 1 Corinthians 10:31
SCHEDULE FOR PRESIDENT’S DAY
Monday, February 16th is President’s Day. There will be NO MASS at 7:00 A.M.
and the church will be locked after the 8:30 A.M. Mass. There will be NO NOVENA
on Monday evening. The Rectory Office will be OPEN with limited service.
HORARIO PARA EL DÍA DE LOS PRESIDENTES
El Lunes, 16 de febrero es el Día de los Presidentes. NO habrá MISA de 7 a.m. y la iglesia se mantendrá cerrada después
de la MISA de las 8:30 A.M. NO habrá NOVENA por la noche del lunes. Tengan en cuenta que la Oficina de la Rectoría
estará abierta.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Memorials
ALTAR CANDLES
are donated this week in loving memory
of the VICTIMS of the Metro North.
The BREAD and WINE are donated this
week in loving memory of Margarita Ore
Moroco.
The season of Lent will begin on Wednesday,
February 18th. Please note that ASHES will be
distributed at the following times on that day:
7:00 AM Mass, 8:30 AM Mass
12:00 Noon - Prayer Service
4:00 PM - Prayer Service
7:00 PM - Mass ( Spanish)
PLEASE NOTE THAT ASHES WILL BE
DISTRIBUTED AT ALL THE MASSES
AND SERVICES
Fast and Abstinence
Ash Wednesday, February 18th and Good Friday, March 3rd, are days of
Fast and Abstinence. Limit of one full meal on these days for those who had
completed 18 years old and have not reached 60.
Days of Abstinence
All Fridays of Lent those who are over 14 years of age abstain totally from meat.
Ayuno y Abstinencia
El miércoles de Ceniza 18 de febrero, y 3 de marzo es Viernes Santo, son días de ayuno y
abstinencia. Se limita a una comida completa durante esos 2 días y obliga a los mayores de
18 años hasta los adultos de 60.
Días de Abstinencia
Todos los viernes de Cuaresma obliga a los mayores de 14 años de edad a no comer carne.
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Dear Parishioners,
This Wednesday, February 18th is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the holy season of
Lent. As the blest ashes are placed on our foreheads we embark upon a spiritual journey of prayer,
penance and charity that will lead to the glorious celebration of Easter. May our observance of Lent
this year be for all of us a time of grace, blessing and spiritual renewal.
Msgr. Mahoney
Queridos Feligreses:
El Miércoles, 18 de febrero es Miércoles de Ceniza y el comienzo de la Santa Cuaresma. Como
las cenizas benditas se colocan en la frente nos embarcamos en un viaje espiritual de la oración, la
penitencia y la caridad que nos llevará a la gloriosa celebración de la Pascua. Que nuestra observancia
de la Cuaresma de este año sea para todos nosotros un tiempo de gracia, bendición y renovación
espiritual.
Mons. Mahoney
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The parish will celebrate this traditional Lenten devotion on Friday, February 20th
at 7:00 pm in English.
ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ
Tendremos las Estaciones de la Cruz todos los viernes de la Cuaresma a las 8:00 pm,
comenzando este viernes 20 de febrero.
COLLECTIONS
February 8, 2015 - $6,346.00
Poor Box - $128.00
Second Collection – $2,625.00 (Deficit Reduction)
February 9, 2014 - $4,331.00
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
FINAL REPORT (January 13, 2015)
Parish Goal: $53,901.00
PLEDGES: 204
AMOUNT PLEDGED: $65,971.00
AMOUNT PAID: $65,476.00
REPORTE FINAL (Enero 13, 2015)
Meta parroquial: $53,901.00
PROMESAS: 204
SUMA PROMETIDA: $65,971.00
CANTIDAD PAGADA: $65,476.00
We recently received a check from the Diocese for $8,977, representing the final distribution of our parish share in
the 2014 Appeal. Thank you for your generous support of the Diocese and our Parish!
THE 2015 ANNUAL APPEAL WILL BEGIN IN MARCH!
ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER
FREE Speech and Hearing Screening starting February 2 through May 11, 2015
Please call center at 718-990-6480 to schedule an appointment.
The Center is located at 152-11 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY
GRATIS un exam de habla y audicion se llevara a cabo desde February 2 a Mayo 11, 2015
Llamar al centro para pedir una cita al 718-990-6480
Direccion 152-11 Union Turnpike Flushing, NY
USHERS
We are in need of additional ushers to assist at Sunday Mass and on other occasions.
Any man or woman, 16 years of age or older, who is interested in helping with this
important ministry, please give your name and phone number to Deacon Marco.
Thank you!
UJIERES
Necesitamos ujieres para que asistan en la Misas los domingos y en otras ocasiones.
Cualquier hombre o mujer, de 16 años de edad ó más, si estás interesado en colaborar en este importante
ministerio, por favor den su nombre y número de teléfono al diácono Marco. Gracias!
MISA AL DIVINO NIÑO
El viernes 27 de febrero a las 7:00 P.M. es la Misa al Divino Niño.
Habrá confesiones, rosario y novena. Todos estan invitados no falten.
PARISH FASHION SHOW COMMITTEE
The meeting of our Fashion Show Committee has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 4th at
7:00 PM in the rectory.
PRO-LIFE CORNER - “Abortion is the only surgery for which the surgeon is not obligated to inform the
patient of the possible risks of the procedure, or even the exact nature of the procedure. Indeed, abortion providers are the only medical personnel who have a ‘constitutional right’ to withhold information,
even when directly questioned by the patient.”
LEGION OF MARY
The Pilgrim Statue of the Blessed Mother is ready to visit the homes of Our Lady of Fatima
parishioners. If you would like to have the statue to be with you for a week, please call
Christina Hughes at 718-458-2632 and two members of the Legion of Mary will bring
the statue to your home.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL GIVES BACK
Our Lady of Fatima 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 at (718) 491-2525. Thanks for your participation!
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS!
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Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage
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Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage
500th Anniversary
St. Teresa of Avila
The Passion Play in Sordevolo, Italy
Visiting Rome, Assisi, Venice, Padua
And the Paimonte Region
September 3-13, 2015
Bishop Chappetto & Msgr. Aguggia Chaplains
For a Brochure call:
Nettie at Central Holidays
1-800-935-5000 x5244
nriccardi@centralholidays.com
Visiting Fatima, Lisbon, Avila, Madrid
Segovia and Toledo
March 12—20, 2015
Bishop Octavio Cisneros, Spiritual Director
For a Brochure call:
Lucille, Regina Tours
1-800-Catholic x208
We are pleased to inform you that the following members of our parish have academic accomplishments
during the second quarter of 2014-2015 school year at the following school:
St. Francis Preparatory School—Honor Roll Status:
COX, KIMONE
FERNANDEZ, KRISTEN
GONZALEZ, SEBASTIAN
GUARDADO, ELIAS
HENRIQUEZ, RYAN
LAMY, TASHELLE
ORTIZ, JONATHAN
TRENTACOSTI, JACLYN
ZURITA, ANDRES
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Lent, the Church’s annual pre‑baptismal retreat, prepares us to gather around the Easter font, renew our baptismal
vows, and receive new life from the water as the elect are plunged into Christ’s death and resurrection. This core
meaning is more or less available, depending on whether we journey with catechumens in the parish and on the vigor
of our liturgical celebration of the Triduum. Some persist in seeing Lent as a lonely journey in the wilderness; yet this
week we enter the Lenten fast in solidarity with one another. The smudged foreheads you will spy throughout Ash
Wednesday on buses, street corners, and supermarket aisles remind you that you are hardly alone in your desire to enact a spring cleaning regime for your spiritual life.
Long ago, this kind of repentance was available to Christians only once. Ashes and sackcloth were not raiment for
a day, but permanent habits for public sinners. Fasting became a way of life, and if they sinned severely again, there
was no hope of restored communion. Happily, this system did not endure. It produced reluctant Christians who even
held back from baptism, like St. Augustine did, out of fear. Today we have recovered an ancient tradition that conversion and repentance are constant themes on life’s journey, and that Lent is an annual opportunity to revive our baptismal identity, both as individuals and communities.
PARISH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
ASH WEDNESDAY—BEGINNING OF LENT
Wednesday, February 18th
Fashion Show Committee
Wednesday, March 4th - 7 PM at the Rectory