Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

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
Memorials
The ALTAR CANDLES are donated this week
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
8:30 am - Purgatorial Society
5:00 pm - Kathleen Malloy
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
9:15 am - Jose A. Jimenez
10:30 am - Jose Radel Sanchez
12:00 pm - Gerardo Tenebruso
5:30 pm - Angela & Mary Grilli
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
7:00 am - Frank & Betty Stocks
8:30 am - John Mosunich
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
7:00 am - Ramon Garcia
8:30 am - Souls of Purgatory
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
7:00 am - Vincenza Fiammi
8:30 am - Salvatore Petrano
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
7:00 am - Orietta, Lia &Giorgio Martelli
8:30 am - Vincent, Peter & Michael Alio
7:00 pm - Misa Comunitaria
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
7:00 am - Jean La Squadro
8:30 am - Doro Belulovich
7:00 pm - Misa Divino Nino
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
8:30 am - Cecelia Kavun
5:00 pm - Claire A. Blaney
by the Merlina de Vera Family
The BREAD and WINE has been offered
by the A&F Abulencia Family
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The woman who fears the LORD is to be
praised (Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31).
Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord (Psalm 128).
Second Reading — Brothers and sisters, you are children
of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:1-6).
Gospel — Since you were faithful in small matters, I will
give you great responsibilities (Matthew 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6
Tuesday:
Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Acts 28:11-16,
Wednesday:
Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28
Thursday:
Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b
Friday:
Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131
Saturday:
Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10
Sunday:
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23:1-3, 5-6;
1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Tuesday: Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter
and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne
Friday:
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday: St. Cecilia
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
8:00 am - Italia & Joseph Esposito
9:15 am - Josephine Buttacavoli
10:30 am - Jose Ureña
12:00 pm - Oswaldo Sanchez
5:30 pm - For the People of the Parish
Please pray for the sick: Wayne Warren,
Jennifer Garcia Yepes, Rita del Valle, Rita
Morris, Betty Ginnifer, Natividad Mendes,
Maria Rojas, Edmund Doughty, Jack Ferrari
Please pray for the deceased: Graciela Montaño, Jose
Vicente Velez, Juanita Encarnacion, Telmo Delgado,
Silvia Milano, Yolanda Montejo, Senaira &
Julio Tacuri, Salvatore & Maria Dilluvio
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Un esposo es capaz de confiar su
corazón a su esposa que es como una joya (Proverbios
31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31).
Salmo — Dichosos los que temen al Señor (Salmo 128 [127]).
Segunda lectura — El día del Señor vendrá como el
ladrón en la noche (1 Tesalonicenses 5:1-6).
Evangelio - Porque has sido fiel en lo poco, ven a compartir la alegría de tu Señor (Mateo 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]).
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014
Blessed are you who fear the LORD.
Dichoso el que teme al Señor.
— Psalm 128:1a
MASS FOR DECEASED PARISHIONERS
We wish to thank all who came last Saturday to participate in this special celebration. We are also most
grateful to all who planned the liturgy and especially to JOHN BLANEY for providing the refreshments after
the Mass.
MISA DE DIFUNTOS PARROQUIANOS
Queremos agradecer a todos los que vinieron el sábado pasado para participar en esta celebración especial.
También estamos muy agradecidos a todos los que planeáron la liturgia y especialmente a JOHNN BLANEY
quien proporciono café y refrescos después de la Misa
COLLECTIONS
November 9, 2014 - $ 6,390.00
Poor Box - $118.00
Second Collection - $2,791.00 (Maintenance Fund)
November 10, 2013 - $5,112.00
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Our sincere thanks for your generosity during the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal. Your gifts and pledges will
have a lasting impact on our ability to serve the People of God here in Brooklyn and Queens.
As of November 11th our parish had 188 pledges for a total of $60,938 which represents 113% of our parish
goal ($53,901). Of this amount, $57,921 has already been paid. This means that about 18% of our registered
parish families have already pledged almost 100% of our parish goal! Your generosity is crucial to providing vital
pastoral, charitable and educational ministries throughout the Diocese and all gifts, great or small, help us to do
God’s work. We thank ALL who have pledged so far and urge every family to make an effort to support the Appeal.
All pledges must be FULLY PAID by DECEMBER 31ST! REMEMBER THAT ALL MONIES RECEIVED
OVER THE GOAL WILL BE RETURNED TO THE PARISH AND WILL ASSIST US IN MEETING OUR
MANY EXPENSES. WE STILL NEED 54 ADDITONAL PLEDGES TO EQUAL LAST YEAR’S TOTAL OF 242.
PLEASE HELP US!
May God bless each one of us for responding to this call with so much enthusiasm and generosity!
PURGATORY SOCIETY
For October 2014 the following names have been enrolled as members of the Purgatory Society:
Nicholas Vincenty
A Special Mass will be celebrated each month on the 3rd Saturday at 8:30 AM for the
Members of the Purgatory Society for one year.
RACHEL’S HELPERS
A program, Healing a Father’s Heart, for men who are seeking spiritual healing from an abortion related experience
Small group, 10 weeks, beginning Thursday, October 9th—December 11th, 7:30– 9:30 pm,
Confidential, light refreshments, no fees. Phone 718-296-7969 men
PRO-LIFE CORNER –
Pray for our political leaders that they will promote the culture of life and defend
the God- given constitutionally guaranteed right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Dear Parishioners,
Our Increased Weekly Giving Program is continuing. Remember that SHARING IS CARING!
Please share with Our Lady of Fatima Church a weekly offering that honestly reflects a true sacrifice
according to your means. This means giving from substance, not just spare change! Sacrificial giving
should reflect prayerful reflection and careful planning. We need every family to seriously consider a
reasonably generous increase from their current level of weekly support. May we respond to God’s
gracious generosity by putting His gifts at the service of one another as faithful stewards!
Msgr. Mahoney
Queridos Feligreses:
Programa de Aumento de Contribución Semanal continúa. Recuerden que compartir es amar.
Por favor, comparta con la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima su ofrenda semanal que honestamente
refleje su verdadero sacrificio de acuerdo a sus medios. Esto significa dar algo SUBSTANCIAL, no sólo
monedas que sobren en su bolsillo! Dar con sacrificio debe reflejar reflexión en oración y una planificación cuidadosa. Necesitamos que cada familia considere seriamente una aumento razonablemente
generoso de su actual apoyo semanal. Todos podemos responder a la gran generosidad de Dios y
poner sus dones al servicio de los unos a los otros como fieles corresponsables!
Mons. Mahoney
PARISH REGISTRATION DRIVE
Any parishioner who did not yet register as a member of Our Lady of Fatima may still do so.
Registration cards are available after the Masses.
UNIDAD DE REGISTRO DE LA PARROQUIA
Si algun feligrés no se registró como miembro de la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima todavía
puede hacerlo. Las tarjetas de inscripción están disponibles después de las Misas.
OUR LADY OF FATIMA YOUTH MINISTRY
Are you between 12 –18 years old? Are you tired of the same Friday night routine? Do you
like to play, eat and laugh and most important get to know God from another perspective
with your peers? Well this is your CHANCE! The Youth Ministry office invites you to come
here at Our Lady of Fatima– Rectory basement. Meetings every first, second and third
Thursdays of every month from 6:00 PM—8:00 PM. If you have any questions feel free to
contact our parish youth minister, Jerry Rodriguez at Jerry.Rodriguez.YM@gmail.com or
simply give him a call at 908-873-6532
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS!
PARISH THANKSGIVING MASS
Thanksgiving Day is a special day when we celebrate “family unity.” As Catholics, we are
encouraged by our Bishops to celebrate it with readings taken from the Mass “In Thanksgiving
to God” found in the lectionary for Ritual Masses. This Eucharistic celebration leads us in a
deep sense of prayer, gratitude and joy. It reminds us to remember that our lives are a
continual thanksgiving through our daily activities, which should give Glory to God.
We will have our Annual Bilingual Thanksgiving Mass on
Thursday, November 27th (Thanksgiving Day) at 10 A.M.
The special collection taken at this Mass will be divided between our Parish St. Vincent de Paul
Society and Marguerite’s Pantry.
MISA DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS
El Día de Acción de Gracias es un día especial en el que celebramos la "unidad familiar". Como
católicos, nuestros Obispos nos animan a celebrarlo con lecturas tomadas de la Misa "En acción
de gracias a Dios" que se encuentra en el leccionario de las misas rituales. Esta celebración
eucarística nos guía en un profundo sentido de oración, gratitud y alegría. Nos hace recorder
que nuestras vidas son una acción de gracias contínua a través de nuestras actividades diarias,
que deben dar la gloria a Dios
Tendremos nuestra Misa Anual Bilingüe de Acción de Gracias el día
Jueves, 27 de noviembre (Día de Acción de Gracias) a las 10 A.M.
La colecta especial tomada en esta Misa se dividirá entre nuestra Parroquia San Vicente de Paúl
y la Despensa de Marguerite (despensa de los pobres).
RECRUITING ALTAR SERVERS
Any youngster who as of September will be in 4th Grade or higher in either Our Lady of
Fatima School or in Public School and has already received First Communion is invited to
consider serving God and our parish as an Altar Server. If interested, please leave your
name and telephone number for Deacon Marco at the rectory office.
Cualquier joven de 4th grado o más que sea de la escuela de Nuestra Señora de Fatima
o de la escuela Pública y que ya haya recibido la Primera Comunión, está invitado a considerar a servir a Dios en nuestra Parroquia como acólito. Si esta interesado/da favor dejar
su nombre y teléfono con el diácono Marco en la oficina de la rectoria.
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 it to you.
MASS BOOK for 2015 - EL LIBRO DE MISAS
Announced Masses for 2015 are now available in the rectory, during our regular office hours.
El libro de Misas para 2015 ya esta disponible en la rectoria durante horas de oficina.
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Blessed Sacrament Church 34-43 93rd Street, Jackson Heights, NY
La Parroquia del Santísimo Sacramento se complace en anunciar la formación del Programa de Duelo:
“De El Corazón”. Se require Pre-registro.
El Programa del Duelo “De El Corazón” se basa en parte en ayudar a los dolientes a crear un nuevo nivel
de conciencia y de fe. Parte de ese proceso está ayudando a entender mejor todas las diferentes
experiencias de vida que producen el duelo y como recuperarse.
Charla: Tema “Perdidas y El Duelo”
Fecha: 7 de Diciembre 2014
Hora: 11 AM - 1:30 PM
Lugar: Parroquia del Santísimo Sacramento—Salon Obispo Valero
Para registrarse o más información llame a Iris Bracero al 718-335-4832
HEALING Mass
Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: St. Joan of Arc Parish - Jackson Heights, NY
82-00 35th Avenue (Bet. 82nd & 83rd)
AVISO IMPORTANTE
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
UNA VEZ MAS les recordamos a nuestros feli-
ONCE again remind our parishioners that the
greses que el estacionamiento de la rectoría
rectory parking lot is RESERVED ONLY FOR
es SOLO para uso del CLERO Y PERSONAL DE
PARISH CLERGY AND STAFF. We also ask to
LA RECTORIA. Y pedimos que NO BLOQUEEN
please REFRAIN FROM BLOCKING RECTORY
las entradas del parqueo de la rectoria en las
DRIVEWAYS on 79th & 80th Streets IT IS AN
calles 79 y 80. Es una falta de CONSIDERA-
INCONVENIENCE and THOUGHTLESS.
CION y falta de RESPETO.
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!
PARISH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
PARISH BILINGUAL THANKSGIVING MASS
Thursday, Nov. 27th at 10 A.M.