January 19, 2014 - St. Athanasius Church

St. Athanasius
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St. Athanasius
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PARISH
JanuarySTAFF
19, 2014
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
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, B.A., KHS
Mrs. Madelon Vitucci
Mrs. Lucy Acosta-Pugliese, B.A., M.S. Ed.
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
Principal:
Mrs. Diane Competello
B.A., M.S. Ed.
Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Theresa Simon
The Rectory is also the home of our Parish Priests. We ask you to respect their home
by observing Rectory Office Hours and by calling in advance for an appointment.
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
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
Faith Formation Office:
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 331-8811
Fax. (718) 331-2582
Director of Faith Formation:
Mrs. Nicoletta Milo
Our Church is Handicap Accessible.
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
(Sept-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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St. Athanasius Church
January 19, 2014
Sunday, January 19th:
8:30 Sr. Nora Ashe
10:00 Rosary Society
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY, Thomas Bruno
11:30 ITAL. - Anna & Salvatore Mini
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Salvatore Scolaro
PASTORAL CARE Please don’t forget to inform us if you are going to be
hospitalized so one of our priests can visit. Provide us with your name,
hospital, room number, phone number and, when possible, how long you
will be hospitalized. If you are unable to attend Mass, due to poor health,
illness or advanced age, please call so a Eucharistic Minister can bring
Communion to you. Anointing of the Sick may be requested because of
scheduled surgery or treatment for a life-threatening illness. Call us prior
to your surgery or treatment. Anointing of the Sick at Mass may be celebrated before you go into the hospital. Directly inform one of our priests or
call one of our Pastoral Administrators.
Monday, January 20th:
7:00 NO MASS TODAY
9:00 Giuseppe & Francesca Morabito
Deceased Family Members
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.
Tuesday, January 21st:
7:00 Thomas Charles Bush
9:00 Catherine D’Onofrio
Wednesday, January 22nd:
7:00 Vito Fonte & All Souls in Purgatory
9:00 Rosario Anna Di Girolamo
Thursday, January 23rd:
7:00 Philip Rosato
9:00 Rose & Mary Mangino and Frank Bruno
Friday, January 24th:
7:00 OPEN
9:00 Codispoti Family
8pm Healing Mass in Honor of
Infant Jesus
Saturday, January 25th:
9:00 Paul Salvio Giallombardo
5:30 John Buoncore
7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
Sunday, January 26th:
8:30 Frances Longo
10:00 Teresa Girardi
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY, Deceased of Anna
Buffa, Teresa Colavolpe and
Scianna Families
11:30 ITAL. - Amelia & Gaetano Pisano
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Carmela Maranda Parrelli
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 John Buoncore requested
by Children & Grandchildren
Altar Wine: In Loving Memory of Brenda Lee Burns
requested by Kristal Biscello
Candles: In Honor of Joseph Di Gregorio requested by
Vivian & Joseph Di Gregorio
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Laura D’Antonio requested by the Rosary Society
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Ralph Capuccio
requested by Wife & Daughters, Mary, Susan, Maria
Knights-of-Columbus Rose: In Honor of the 75th Birthday of Jerry Mandaro, Sr. requested by Jerry & Vicky
BAPTISMAL IN-TAKE:
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.
Our Call to Christian Stewardship
Please Turn Off
Cell Phones
Jan. 13, 2013 $8,578.00
Jan.12, 2014 $11,392.00
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St. Athanasius Church
Calendar....
Mon., Jan. 21 7 pm Finance Board Meeting
Pastor’s Office
8 pm Spring Fling Meeting
Rectory Basement Meeting Room
All school parents invited
Spring Fling - Save the Date
April 10 - at El Caribe
Sat., Jan. 25 7 pm Night at the Races
School Auditorium
Sun., Jan. 26 10:00 am Catholic Schools Week
Opening Mass
Thu, Jan. 30 2:00 - 7:30 pm
Blood Drive in School
Fri., Jan. 31
Sat., Feb. 1
Church
7:30 pm Golden Gloves Boxing
at Bishop Kearney
1:00 pm First Penance - Upper
Mon., Feb. 3 St. Blasé - Blessing of Throats
7 & 9 am Masses
3 pm Service of Blessing of
Throats
Sat., Feb. 8
Church
1:00 pm First Penance - Upper
Mon., Feb 10 8 pm
Golden Gloves Meeting
(for Golden Gloves here)
Our sincere condolences to the family of
Joe Giacalone. Joe was a lifelong member of
the parish and a former custodian at St. A’s
School.
The following Memorials for Jan. - Mar. 2014 are available:
Host
Wine
Candles
Sanctuary
Jan 26
Mar. 23,
30
Mar. 2, 23,
30
Rose
Jan. 26,
Feb. 2, 9, 23
Mar. 2, 16
Mar. 2, 16,
23, 30
January 19, 2014
The following students from St.. A’s Parish have
achieved honors at Fontbonne Hall Academy:
Michela DeVito
12th Grade
Principal’s
List
Ugonna Nwabueze
12th Grade
1st Honors
Meagan McKenna
10th Grade
1st Honors
Molly Clark
10th Grade
2nd Honors
Bishop Kearney H.S
2202 - 60th St., Brooklyn, NY will host the
“New York Daily News Golden Gloves”
Friday, Jan. 31, 2014
The event will take place in the Gymnasium starting at 7:30 pm (Doors will open at 6:30 pm)
Prior to the event, tickets are $20 per person, or
$25 at the door. To purchase tickets, sponsor
the event or for additional information, please email lmacca@bishopkearneyhs.org or call
L. Macca at (718) 236-6363 ext. 246
Thank you for your support
St. Joseph H.S. Information Night
Thursday, January 23, 2014
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Open to all 8th grade girls and their parents
Margaret Bellantoni, former longtime Parishioner,
died in Florida on Jan. 8, 2014. Burial was in
Florida.
Her daughter, Rosemary, entered the Sisters of
St. Joseph from the Parish in 1959 and received
the name Sister Mary Athanasia.
The following Weekday Masses for Jan. - Apr. 2014 are available:
Time
Date
7:00am
Jan. 24, 27;
Feb. 18, 19;
Mar. 12, 14, 24, 27, 28, 31;
Apr. 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 21, 24, 25,30
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St. Athanasius Church
January 19, 2014
From the Principal’s Desk
St. Athanasius School
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204
ST. ATHANASIUS SCHOOL
Catholic Schools week will begin at St. Athanasius School on Sunday, January
26, 2014 at the 10:00 a.m. Mass followed by light refreshments in the School
Auditorium and an Open House.
St. Athanasius School will be holding its Open House on Thursday, January 30,
2014 between the hours of 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Please
come and see us in action. You may visit classes and see everyone at work. We
would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about our school.
Registration for September 2014 will take place beginning the week of
January 26, 2014 as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday --- 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Registration will be for Nursery through Seventh Grade
Please bring the following at the time of registration: Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate (if Catholic), Immunization Data and the most recent report
card (if applicable), and any Educational or Psychological test results (ex.
I.E.P.), Parish Envelope Number.
The fee for School Registration is $175.00 per child; This fee is due at the
time you register
NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED, CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS ONLY.
We look forward to seeing you at St. Athanasius School.
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January 19, 2014
From the Principal’s Desk
St. Athanasius School
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204
Students at St. Athanasius School Give Back to Local Community Hospital
The student council members of St. Athanasius School went to Maimonides
Medical Center to decorate the pediatric emergency room for the holiday season.
The students created “winter themed” seasonal decorations to adorn the walls
creating a friendly atmosphere for children who go to the emergency room. The
student council members under the leadership of Mrs. Auricchio and Ms. Rosado
understood the importance of giving back to their community during this wonderful time of year. The students used their creative abilities to make this event a
great success. The students who participated were: Christina LoMonaco, Paolo
Merisier, Salvatore LaMela, Tracy Williams, Daniella Markovinovic, Peter
Fiordimondo, Vincent Orlando, Phoebe LaLane, Cristina Scuteri, Anthony Orlando, Matteo Mollano, and Daleen Munoz.
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Visit our website:
www.stathanasiusschool.org
REGISTRATION BEGINS
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 26,2014
January 19, 2014
JANUARY 27
11:15 A.M.—12:30 P.M.
CALL US TODAY
Thursday, January 30,2014 9:00 A.M.—11:00 A.M.
Individual tours will be given.
TUITION DISCOUNT FOR
Financial aid is available.
2ND CHILD
Come in and see for yourself!
NURSERY - 8TH GRADE
WHY OUR CHILDREN EXCEL
Strong Catholic Identity
NYS Common Core curriculum
NYS certified teachers
Science Lab
New technology lab
Smart Boards and laptops
Italian classes
Art Classes
Full Time Academic Intervention
Room
Title I Services –5 Days a week
SETSS teachers
Speech Intervention Services
2 School Psychologists
Guidance Counselor
Middle States Accreditation
Affiliated with St. Joseph’s College
FREE AFTER-SCHOOL
PROGRAM SPONSORED BY
F.I.A.O.
FREE YELLOW BUS SERVICE
NURSERY PRE-K
We offer 5 days.
Choice of half day
or full day.
Child must be three
by
December 31, 2014.
We offer
FULL DAY Pre-K.
Child must be four
by
December 31, 2014
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
After-school learning center (Catapult)
Student council - Yearbook Aquinas Honors program –School Band
CYO Sports Activities – Choir
Youth Ministry Program—Altar Servers
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January 19, 2014
SAINT ATHANASIUS SPORTS PROGAM
NIGHT AT THE RACES
Saturday January 25th
St. Athanasius Auditorium
6120 Bay Parkway
Doors open at 6:30pm
Post Time 7:15pm
Tickets $25 per person
Includes: Sandwiches, Beer, Wine, Soda, Chips, Cookies & Coffee
Tickets Available at St. A'S Gym
(6120 Bay Parkway-basement of the school)
Saturdays 10am to 1pm or orders can be placed using form on
the opposite side of this form. For more information call:
Bill Finn
(718-236-6680)
Joe Orlando (646-210-2919)
Mike Garthaffner (718-331-2406)
Bobby McKenna (718-676-2102)
Tickets Are Limited - Tables of 10 can be reserved
(Must be over 21 years of age to attend)
(See table form on next page)
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Please mail/drop-off this form at the St Athanasius Rectory along with a check payable
to "St Athanasius Recreation" for the appropriate amount ($25 per ticket): 2154 61st
Street Brooklyn, NY 11204 Attention Bill Finn
Tickets will be delivered to the address noted below.
Group/Table Name: __________________________________________
Contact Person: _____________________________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________
Names of attendees sitting at this table:
1 _________________________________________________________________________________
2._________________________________________________________________________________
3._________________________________________________________________________________
4._________________________________________________________________________________
5._________________________________________________________________________________
6._________________________________________________________________________________
7._________________________________________________________________________________
8._________________________________________________________________________________
9._________________________________________________________________________________
10________________________________________________________________________________
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We are happy to announce that
a brother and sister
Father Charles and Laurie Mangano
Will be coming to St. Athanasius Church
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
in the Church
Topic: Divine Providence
Saturate your soul through the beauty of song as we reflect
on God’s great love and providential care for us.
To present us with a most inspiring
Night of Recollection.
Father Charles and Laurie have united their gifts to praise God and minister to His people in
a very special way. They have been singing for the Lord since childhood, and together they
have touched the hearts of thousands with their meditative and inspirational music.
In addition to producing 10 albums and a Christmas Show DVD, Father Charles and Laurie
have also co-hosted their own TV show on Telecare for many years and can be seen on Optimum Channel 29 or Verizon Channel 296. They have performed at countless venues and
their benefit concerts have raised over $370,000 for charity to date.
This beautiful Night of Recollection on Wednesday, March 12th will feature Father Charles
and Laurie sharing reflections and singing songs from their albums. It is guaranteed to be a
most uplifting and spiritual evening. It is our hope that through this experience we will come
to know, love and trust the Lord Jesus in a deeper and more intimate way.
In your kindness please pray for those who are sick
Ethel Tan, Paul Marchese, Regina Salvaggio
Please call Rectory to add a name.
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ST. ATHANASIUS BASEBALL
2014 REGISTRATION
Baseball and Softball registration sessions will be held at the St Athanasius Gym
(lower level of St Athanasius School 6120 Bay Parkway) on the following dates and times:
Thursday
Saturday
Thursday
Saturday
Thursday
Saturday
January 23
January 25
January 30
February 1
February 6
February 8
7:30pm till 9pm
10am till 1pm
7:30pm till 9pm
10am till 1pm
7:30pm till 9pm
10am till 1pm
You may also register online though our website: www.saintasports.org If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of the following:
Baseball
Softball
Mike Garthaffner
917-488-4010
Jeff Lemon
347-675-8684
John DeStefano
917-224-6179
Mike Amato 718-795-7680
Andrew Foti
917-280-2082
Bob McKenna 718-207-9189
Joe Orlando
646-210-2919
Healing Mass
th
Fri., Jan 24
Rosary - 7 PM
Mass - 8 PM
New Years Blessing
Fr. Gabriel Celebrant
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Free Throw Contest on
Sat., January 25, at 1PM in the St. Athanasius School Gym. Located
at 6120 Bay Parkway. All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to
participate. Entry forms are available in the St. Athanasius School
Gym Coaches Office every Saturday between 9AM and 1PM.
For more information please call Jeff Lemon at 347-675-8684
or log onto www.cavallarocouncil.com
PLEASE HELP...
As part of the Little Doctor’s Program, the 4th and 5th grades will be sponsoring a Blood
Drive during Catholic Schools Week. Please join us on Thursday, January 30th from 2
o’clock until 7:30 p.m. to give the gift of hope. Everyone between the ages of 17 to 76 is
welcome. Your presence and donation can make this life-saving event a success for everyone. Thank you.
Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor
Rev. Ron D’Antonio, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Gabriel Toro, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Dante Colandrea
Deacon Bill Kelly
Mrs. Marie Skroly, Pastoral Administration
Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri, Pastoral Administration
Mr. Steven LaPlante, Music Ministry
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, Lay Pastoral Leader
Mr. Alvaro Chavarriaga, Pastoral Associate
Mrs. Michele DeStefano, Secretary
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Ext. 13
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Ext. 44
Ext. 10
Ext. 19
Ext. 25
Ext. 22
Ext. 12
MrAthanasius@aol.com
DAntonioRonnie@aol.com
PadreGabriel56@aol.com
dcndantecol@aol.com
TheKellys1541@aol.com
MrsAthanasius@aol.com
annamariesta@hotmail.com
stevenlaplante@hotmail.com
joebrutus@aol.com
alvarostatanasiospanish@gmail.com
michele0275@aol.com
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Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
5 FEBBRAIO, 2014 - SERATA A BROADWAY
CENA SEGUITA DALLO SPETTACOLO - NEWSIES
DIACONO DANTE 917-602-3739
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di gennaio
LO SCORPIONE
Un monaco si era seduto a meditare sulla riva di un
ruscello. Quando aprì gli occhi, vide uno scorpione
che era caduto nell'acqua e lottava disperatamente
per stare a galla e sopravvivere.
OGGI, DOMENICA, 19 GENNAIO 2014 G.I.S.A.
GRUPPO ITALIANO SAN ATANASIO – terra’ la
riunione generale mensile alle 4:30pm nella sala riunione
della scuola. Come sempre sara’ servito caffe’ e
rinfreschi. Venite numerosi. Freddy Felleti 718- 614 –
9683.
Pieno di compassione, il monaco immerse la mano
nell'acqua, afferrò lo scorpione e lo posò in salvo sulla
riva.
L'insetto per ricompensa si rivoltò di scatto e lo punse
provocandogli un forte dolore.
SPETTACOLO TEATRALE - BROADWAY SHOW - Da
ricordare la data di mercoledì, 5 febbraio–spettacolo
teatrale – NEWSIESalle 7:30pm - $155 a persona.
Cena prima dello spettacolo al ristorante “La Sorrentina”.
L’autobus parte da Sant’Atanasio. Per prenotazioni
Diacono Dante al 917-602-3793.
Il monaco tornò a meditare, ma quando riaprì gli occhi,
vide che lo scorpione era di nuovo caduto in acqua e
si dibatteva con tutte le sue forze. Per la seconda volta
lo salvò e anche questa volta lo scorpione punse il suo
salvatore fino a farlo urlare per il dolore.
La stessa cosa accadde una terza volta. E il monaco
aveva le lacrime agli occhi per il tormento provocato
dalle crudeli punture alla mano. Un contadino che
aveva assistito alla scena esclamò: «Perché ti ostini
ad aiutare quella miserabile creatura che invece di
ringraziarti ti fa solo male?».
«Perché seguiamo entrambi la nostra natura» rispose
il monaco. «Lo scorpione è fatto per pungere e io sono
fatto per essere misericordioso».
E tu, per che cosa sei fatto?
“L’angolo della Sapiena”
CHI È L'UOMO?
(Emerson) L'uomo è ciò che pensa durante il giorno.
NUOVA STATUA DELLA MADONNA DI LOURDESe’ stata benedetta la scorsa domenica e prendera’ il
posto della statua che e’ stata rotta lo scorso inverno
dopo oltre cinquant’anni che era nella nella Chiesa di
giu’. Per il costo della statua G.I.S.A, e la communita’
Latino-Americana hanno dato generose offerte. Si
accettano ancora offerte dato che il costo della statua
non e’ stato ancora tutto coperto. Cortesemente
recatevi all’ufficio parrochiale oppure telefonare a
Diacono Dante 917- 602 – 3793. Si accetta qualsiasi
offerta.
Anche per il nuovo anno la nostra chiesa rimarra’
aperta per pregare silenziosamente e privatamente
da lunedi’ a sabato dalle 6:30am del mattino alle
3pm.
PROSSIMI VIAGGIO CON IL DIACONO DANTE
DAL 6 AL 14 APRILE 2014 – pellegrinaggio a
Fatima, Lourdes e Barcellona. 917- 602 – 3793.
PROSSIMI VIAGGI ESTIVI
Dal 1 a l’11 luglio – viaggio a Londra e Irlanda con
Padre Ron D’Antonio - 11 giorni e 10 notti in
localita’ bellissime. Volo diretto, ottimi hotels e
guida turistica. Bove Travel al 917-951-6774.
DAL 13 al 23 luglio
viaggio in Sicilia. Per
informazioni e prenotazioni telefonare a Bove
Travel al 917-951-6774.
SOCIETA’ ST. VINCENT DE PAUL – ha sempre
bisogno del vostro aiuto. Donate cibo per chi non ha
cibo. Cibo in scatola come riso, pomodori, pasta e cerali
sono preferibili. Cortesemente portate la vostra offerta in
Chiesa. Grazie.
CHI E’ ACCOLTO NELLA NOSTRA CHIESA DI SAN
ATANASIO? Siete peccatore? Siete stati lontano dalla
chiesa per lungo tempo? Siete divorziati o separati?
Siete fisicamente e mentalmente handicappati? Venite
da una cultura diversa? Siete vecchi, giovani, oppure
adolescenti? Siete discriminati a causa del vostro colore
della pelle? Vi sentite depressi? Siete poveri e senza
lavoro? Siete stati incarcerati? Siete convinti di essere
emarginati? Siete benvenuti qui! Questa e’ la vostra
casa, e noi siamo la vostra famiglia!
OFFERTE ALLA CHIESA – Siete pregati di usare le
buste per le vostre offerte alla chiesa. Vi invitiamo a
iscrivervi alla nostra famiglia parrocchiana venendo
nell’ufficio parrocchiale qualsiasi giorno fino alle otto di
sera.
Cortesemente pregate per tutti gli ammalati della
nostra parrocchia.
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January 19, 2014
II Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Cuando San Juan Bautista vio que Jesús venía hacia El, lo llamo el cordero de Dios. Que quiso decir
Juan con estas palabras? Mas tarde, San Pablo explica mas detalladamente el tema del Sacrificio
del Cordero, enseñando que todos son justificados gratuitamente por su gracia, en virtud de la
redención llevada a cabo por medio de Jesucristo. Gracias al cordero sacrificado Dios perdona los
pecados del mundo.
Que autentica fue la confesión de San Pablo al exclamar: Cristo nuestro cordero pascual ha sido
inmolado.
Leyendo el Evangelio segun San Juan, El Espiritu Santo nos da un visión clara de Jesús y un
conocimiento de su misión. Hemos hecho el habito de leer la palabra de Dios? Si te limitas a
escuchar las lecturas del dia Domingo en la Santa Misa posiblemente no estes recibiendo toda la
riqueza que encierra la palabra de Dios, para lo cual hay que leerla, meditarla, reflexionarla para
apreciar su significado y como lo podemos aplicar a nuestra vida diaria. Hay que hacer esto con
mucha oración y fe, sin cuestionar lo inexplicable pues poco a poco entenderas todo en la medida
que El Espiritu Santo te provea la inspiración Divina.Jesus es la Palabra de Dios y te esta esperando.
AVISOS PARROQUIALES
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RECUERDA DE ACOMPAÑARNOS CADA JUEVES EN LA MISA BILINGUE A LAS 9 AM
EN EL TEMPLO DE ARRIBA.
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PRIMER VIERNES DE CADA MES HORA SANTA Y SANTA MISA TEMPLO DE ABAJO A
PARTIR DE LAS 7:30PM
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ENERO 31 MISA DE SANACION CON UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS A LAS 8PM EN EL
TEMPLO DE ABAJO ,
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FEBRERO 2 DOMINGO MISA DE LA PRESENTACION DEL NIÑO JESUS Y DE LA CANDELARIA A LA 1PM EN EL TEMPLO DE ARRIBA . CORDIALMENTE
INVITADOS.
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LA ULTIMA SEMANA DE ESTE MES DE ENERO INICIAREMOS LAS REGISTRACIONES
PARA LA ESCUELA ELEMENTAL INFORMES CON EL SEÑOR
ALVARO EN LA
RECTORIA 718-2360124 Extension 22
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Faith Sharing
January 19, 2014
Meets every Thursday, after the 9a.m. Mass, in the Nazareth Institute to discuss the upcoming Sunday's Scriptures.
Join Lay Pastoral Leader Joe Barbieri for spirited discussions on next Sunday’s readings.
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.
Golden Age Club
Holy Name Society
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 can you testify to Jesus Christ
in your words, actions, and decisions this week?
The Morning Scripture Reflection & Faith Sharing
Group
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
Charismatic Prayer Group
Meets every Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in the
Lower Church.
The St. Athanasius Respect Life Ministry
Rosary and Prayers for an end to abortion. Every Saturday
after the 9:00am Mass..
“We pray for all pregnant women instead of seeking an
abortion, will pray to the Divine Child Jesus and realize
life alone is the answer”.
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:718-836-7917
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.
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 Fred
Rubino at (718) 236-0264 or Dawn Aiello at (718) 232-3113
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.
CARMELITES THIRD ORDER OF ST. ATHANASIUS PARISH:
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?
Call Lydia, 718-761-2932 - Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
Chapter of Lay Carmelites.
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The District Attorney’s Office is located in the Rectory
Conference Room on Wednesdays from 9 - 4. Call
718.234.8709.
The Neighborhood Office is an extension of the District Attorney’s Office Citizen Action Center. You can discuss
problems that concern you and our community with their
staff members.
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.
Companion Care Giver, shopping, light housekeeping,
laundry, doctor appointments.
Experienced, kind mature woman looking for
friendly senior to assist with daily activities.
Please call Jolie at (917) 600-4536
LOOKING FOR A COMPANION? Mature woman
willing to work as a companion. If interested call Eileen at: 718-637-7112
APARTMENT FOR RENT
3 bedroom apartment with built-in bookcase in
front bedroom, large living room and dining room,
nice size kitchen. Very clean 2nd floor apartment. Located close to St. Athanasius Church
and all trains. No pets please. To set up an appointment call Mario at 347-628-4472
APARTMENT FOR RENT
A newly renovated three room apartment on 20th
Ave is for rent. The apartment is on the second
floor and has 1 bedroom. No Pets. For more information please call John at 973-673-1788
January 19, 2014
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, Jan. 20, 27, Feb.
3, 10, 17 from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Nazareth Institute. On
Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 pm beginning Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28;
Feb. 4, 11, 18
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 has now opened the:
Right-at-Home
In Home Care and Assistance Agency
7102 20th Ave.
1-347-554-8400 - Asst. Ruby
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 MrsAthanasius@aol.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 MrsAthanasius@aol.com no other email addresses!