December 22, 2013 - St. Athanasius Church

St. Athanasius
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St. Athanasius
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PARISH STAFF
December
22, 2013
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
December 22, 2013
Sunday, December 22nd:
8:30 Vincent Azzarelli
10:00 Salvatore Lentini
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY, Salvatore & Nunziato Davi
11:30 ITAL. - Nicola, Giuseppe e Caterina Brunetti
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Anna & Santo Ammirable
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, December 23rd:
7:00 John Domanico
9:00 Joseph Grimaldi & Family
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, December 24th, CHRISTMAS EVE:
7:00 NO MASS TODAY
9:00
Joseph, Laura & Carolyn D’Antonio
4pm Deceased of Harkness & Skroly Family
7:30
Spanish Mass - Upper Church
11:30 Choir
MIDNIGHT Lorenzo Sorice
Wednesday, December 25th, CHRISTMAS:
8:30
Raymond Aumente
10:00 Arthur Cappadona, Concetta Ferrante
11:30 Picariello Family
6:00
NO EVENING MASS
Thursday, December 26th:
7:00
Christmas Novena
9:00
Pietro Ferrantelli
Friday, December 27th:
7:00
Christmas Novena
9:00
Antoinetta Comes, Lasalandra Family
Saturday, December 28th:
9:00
Christmas Novena
5:30
John, Carmella Anthony, John Buoncore
7:30
Spanish Mass - Lower Church
Sunday, December 29th, HOLY FAMILY:
8:30
Joseph & Theresa Romersa
10:00 Philip Acciarito
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY, Anthony, Madeline, Joseph Leo
Baby’s First Christmas
11:30 ITAL. - Anna Maria & Francesco Banca
1:00
Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00
Paolo Pesce, Anniv.
Please Turn Off
Cell Phones
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 Antonio Sigona requested by The
Sigona Family
Altar Wine: In Loving Memory of John & Angelina Vonelli
requested by Joan Vonelli, Grace & Frank Zaffiro
Candles: In Loving Memory of Salvatore Lentini requested by
Children
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Marino, Pietro e Angela Del Re requested by Wife & Daughter
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Nicola, Giuseppe e
Caterina Brunetti requested by Sister & Niece’
Knights-of-Columbus Rose: In Loving Memory of Isabella &
Joseph Lafortezza and Antoinette Montanino requested by
Angie & Joan Voneli, Grace & Frank Zaffiro
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
Dec. 15, 2013 $10,381.00
Dec. 9, 2012 $13,935.00
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St. Athanasius Church
December 22, 2013
Blessing of Baby Jesus Statues
The weekend of December 21-22, we invite you to bring to church the statues of
Baby Jesus which will adorn your home Nativity Scenes.
We will bless the statues at every Mass
Each home should have a Nativity Scene - no matter how small - to remind everyone what we are
really celebrating at Christmas. May all our indoor and outdoor decorations remind everyone that
Christ is the light of the world and His birth brings new light to the lives of everyone.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2013 - 2014
CONFESSIONS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Saturday Dec. 21 from 4:00 to 5:15 p. m.
CHRISTMAS EVE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2013
Family Mass with Children’s Christmas Pageant at 4:00 p.m. in Upper Church
Spanish Mass at 8:00 p.m. in Upper Church
MIDNIGHT MASS 2013
Christmas Carols in English with the Choir at 11:30 p.m. in Upper Church
Mass in English/Italian begins at 12:00 a.m. Midnight in Upper Church
CHRISTMAS DAY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2013
Masses 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
No 11:30 a.m. Italian Mass today
The 11:30 a.m. Mass in the Upper Church is in English & Italian
No 6 p.m. Mass today
All Masses include Christmas Carols with Organ & Cantor
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2013
Babies First Christmas at 11:30 a. m. Mass
The Live Animals of the Nativity will be in the Parish Parking Lot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
NEW YEARS EVE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2013
Mass in English at 5:30 p. m.
Mass in Spanish at 8:00 p. m.
NEW YEAR’S DAY, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2014
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of Jesus
Masses in the Upper Church at 10 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
The 11:30 a.m. Mass in the Upper Church is in English & Italian
Mass in Spanish at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
No 6 p.m. Mass today
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St. Athanasius Church
December 22, 2013
From the Pastor’s Desk…
On Christmas Day there will be 2 collections.
Your Christmas Gift to the Church and Catholic Charities
Please be as generous as possible .
Msgr. Cassato
FOOD DRIVE THANK YOU
Advent Candle Memorials
In Loving Memory of
Ermenegildo & Joseph Franco requested by Wife
and Mother, Betty and Daughter and Sister,
Lucille
In Loving Memory of
Mario Del Bianco, requested by
The Metcalf Family
Thank you to our students at St. Athanasius
School for donating food to our Thanksgiving
Food Drive. Student Council members Salvatore
Mollano and Paola Merisier under the leadership
of Mrs. Auricchio took the initiative to organize
this event. Their effort is truly appreciated. The
food collected was donated to the St. Athanasius
Food Pantry located at the rectory.
A job well done!
“In Thanksgiving”
requested by Anthony and Ann Conguista
In Loving Memory of Antonio e Caterina Pesce and
Family and Paolo Pesce, requested by
Theresa Pesce
In Loving Memory of Eugene Vecchio,
requested by Richard Vecchio
In Loving Memory of Joseph Di Mari, requested by Joan
Di Mari
Night at the Races
In Loving Memory of Joseph Schicchi,
requested by Wife, Angela
Sat., Jan. 25, 2014
Tickets $25 per person
More Info to follow
In Loving Memory of John Buoncore,
requested by Wife & Children
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St. Athanasius Church
December 22, 2013
Saint Athanasius School
Honor Roll Grades 1-8
First Trimester
2013-2014 School Year
First Grade
First Honors
Joseph Bullara, Alyssa Landano, Grace Lanier,
Marco Panariello, Gianna Riggio,
Agnieszka Wysocka
Second Honors
Julianna Colella, Michael Defronzo, Christopher Firingos, Antonella Garuccio, Camryn
Lastres, Steven Luo, Alessia Manfredi, Kyle
Meyer,
Andrew Mongelli
Fifth Grade – Mrs. Hayes
Principal’s List
Juliana Markovinovic
First Honors
Nicholas DeMeo, Kristina Markovinovic, Giana Tafa
Second Honors
Kenrick Singh, Tiana Radomski
Sixth Grade – Ms. Gugliara
Principal’s List
Matteo Mollano
Second Grade – Mrs. Barlotta
First Honors
Principal’s List
Nicholas Colella, Michael Krawiec, Daleen
Josip Markovinovic, Victoria Perez, Noah Rod- Munoz, Anthony Orlando
riguez
Second Honors
First Honors
Sophia Chen, Tyler DeStefano, Joseph GaSebastian Manfredonia-Pantaleo
ruccio, Anthony Mannino, Rebecca Ochoa,
Second Honors
Keyla Ortiz, Jennifer Pease, Cristina Scuteri
Chryssy Dossous, Skylar Fleurival, Alessia
Seventh Grade – Mrs. Chan
Mollano
First Honors
Third Grade – Ms. Gisonda
Daniela Markovinovic, Vincent Orlando
Principal’s List
Second Honors
Jessica Bullara
Peter Fiordimondo, Nioka Gaudin, Angelique
First Honors
Greci, Liani Kane, Vanessa Klein,
Annalisa Conte
Phoebe LaLane, Nicolette Marchiano, Michael
Second Honors
Pelletiere, Michael Rodriguez, Lucille Spata,
Reyna Bravo-Sanchez, Bryant GarciaSiniah Thermidor, Daphne Yucel
Martinez, Angelina Simonetti
Eighth Grade – Mrs. Tribuzio
Fourth Grade – Ms. Mac Cormack
Principal’s List
First Honors
Paolo Merisier
Andrew DeSanto, Charlotte MacDougall, Gian- First Honors
Carlo Mollano
Michele Guan, Dominique Greci, Ralph
Second Honors
Lucarelli, Salvatore Mollano, Randy Peralta
Emma Arena, Bryana Chery, Vivian D’Orazi,
Second Honors
Marco Errico, Kerry Fine, Jonathan Ho, Brianna Carla Castrogiovanni, Giovanni DeRosa, David
Mannino, Israel Minchala, Juliana Oliva, Robert Hernandez, Christina LoMonaco, Kevin Salon
Simonetti
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St. Athanasius Church
December 22, 2013
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2013
All children are encouraged to attend the 10:00 AM
Family Mass w ith their families. Santa will join us at
Mass and will walk everyone across the street to the
School Auditorium immediately following the mass for
a light breakfast.
Free of Charge. Proudly sponsored by the St. A thanasius Holy Name Society.
New, unwrapped toys are being
collected during this event to
donate to needy children within
our community.
Please help share the Spirit of
Christmas.
Merry
Christmas
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St. Athanasius Church
December 22, 2013
DEACON DANTE COLANDREA
INVITES YOU TO SAY...
at Saint Athanasius Church
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
7:30pm - 1:00am - Parish Hall
Dinner , Dancing & LOTS OF FU N
Great music by live band
DONATION $75 PER PERSON
FOR RESERVATION CALL
DEACON DANTE COLANDREA
917- 602- 3793
(only 280 tickets available)
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St. Athanasius Church
December 22, 2013
Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
VEGLIONE DI CAPODANNO NELLA NOSTRA PARROCCHIA
MARTEDI’, 31 DICEMBRE 2013
PER DARE IL BENVENUTO AL NUOVO ANNO
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
AUGURI DI BUON NATALE - A tutti voi fedeli, possa
Dio che nella nascita di Cristo suo figlio ha congiunto
la terra al cielo, riempirvi della pace e nel suo amore.
Che la benedizione di Dio Padre Onnipotente discenda
su di voi e sulle vostre famiglie e rimanga con voi per
sempre. Buon Natale. Diacono Dante.
Riflessione del mese di dicembre
IL PICCOLO GRANDE PRESEPE DEI DIMENTICATI
E' un presepe strano. Il presepe dei poveri della cronaca.
Vorrei fare un presepe con i nomi che ci hanno commosso,
che hanno suscitato forti sentimenti con le loro storie dure
lanciate dai media e poi se ne sono andati nell'oblio di tutti,
tranne di quelli che li hanno amati veramente. Un presepe
degli esibiti e poi dimenticati.
Presepe di Arianna, ad esempio, che fu uccisa insieme alla
madre dal padre marocchino a Treviso. E presepe del
marito di Monica, che era uscito per andare a prender le
pizze per la moglie e i due piccoli e al ritorno ha trovato lei
con il coltello in mano e il cadavere di Alessandro, tre anni.
Presepe di quei duecentotredici o duecentocinquantasette o
quanti erano che affondarono davanti alle coste libiche.
Senza nome, proprio come le statuine del presepe,
identificabili per qualcosa che fanno, o che gli succede (il
filatore, il panettiere, quello che ha un colpo di sonno
davanti a Dio…).
Presepe del sorriso di Rachida, marocchina, liberata a
Limbiate, Milano, dopo dieci anni di schiavitù del clan di
zingari che l'aveva rapita in Marocco. O della fisarmonica di
Petru, che suonava alla fermata Montesanto a Napoli, e il
26 maggio cadde colpito a caso durante la sparatoria di otto
sicari di camorra, davanti alle telecamere.
Davanti alla grotta con il Bambino, sotto la stella, mettiamo
questa sfilza di poveri nomi sparati a caratteri cubitali o nei
titoli che corrono sugli schermi di tutti, per uscire dal lato che
sembra portare al niente.
Invece, no: memoria e presepe di questi e degli infiniti altri
che riemergono negli archivi della mente o del web,
chiamata anche di questi sperduti di fronte al segno
universale di speranza, di loro non più solo come nomi da
dare in pasto al circo dei media ma da posare,
delicatamente, tra il muschio e i sassolini, come per
un'offerta, un risarcimento, un omaggio.
Perché il presepe, si sa, è la festa umile e altissima
delle comparse. Di coloro che hanno valore per il fatto
solo d'esserci. Il Dio che s'è incarnato per risarcire e
salvare le comparse nel teatro del mondo che sembra
dominato dai potenti e dai famosi accetterà anche
questo strano presepe, fatto di ritagli di giornale, di vite
illuminate per un attimo dai faretti televisivi, e di senza
più fama.
Perché è Natale anche nelle redazioni dei giornali e
dei network di media. E ognuno deve mettere nel
presepe qualcosa di caro.
Quei nomi sono la cosa più cara, più onorevole, più
importante nel lavoro non facile di dare e commentare
le notizie.
“L’angolo della Sapienza”
COS'È LA SANTITÀ?
(Madre Teresa di Calcutta)
La santità non è un lusso per pochi, ma un semplice
dovere per ciascuno di noi.
G.I.S.A. GRUPPO ITALIANO SANT’ATANSIO –
desidera estendere i migliori auguri di un buon Natale
a tutti della Parrocchia San Atanasio. Che il Bambino
Gesu’ porti soltando pace, salute e serenita’ in tutte le
noste case.
MARTEDI’ 31 DICEMBRE, 2013 VEGLIONE DI
CAPODANNO A SAN ATANASIO –venite a
festeggiare il nuovo anno - i biglietti per il veglione di
capodanno sono in vendita. Dinner Dance con inizio
alle ore 7:30pm fino all’una di notte nella sala riunione
della nostra scuola.
Cibo caldo e complesso
musicale. $75 a persona. Brindisi di champagne a
mezzanotte.
Diacono Dante 917- 602 – 3793.
Soltando 280 biglietti sono disponibili.
IL PRESEPE nella chiesa sottopiano e’ aperto– la
tradizione continua come ogni anno da oltre 40 anni.
Da ricordare che il nostro presepe ha avuto molti
articoli scritti su giornali importanti ed e’ stato
nominato dalle stazioni televisive e giornali uno dei
presepi piu’ belli della citta’ di New York.
NATALE, TEMPO DI REGALI – Natale e’ il periodo
dell’anno piu’ bello per fare regali ai nostri cari. Vi
ricordiamo di essere generosi con il vostro regalo di
offerta alla parrocchia. Le vostre offerte sono molto
apprezzate. Monsignore vi ringrazia in anticipo.
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St. Athanasius Church
December 22, 2013
IV DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO
22 DE DICIEMBRE DE 2013
Durante las ultimas semanas el evangelio y en general la liturgia de
adviento nos ha venido preparando para un momento unico en la
historia, donde conmemoramos la venida del Mesías , la llegada de
nuestro Salvador donde Dios se hace uno entre nosotros. De que manera hoy , en la actualidad este mensaje sigue vigente? Es impresionante como las Sagradas Escrituras continuan
siendo enseñanzas vivas acordes con nuestro entorno.
Maria fue puesta a prueba al igual que José por su fe, es necesario ser fieles a las promesas
para ser merecedores de la gracia salvadora.
En diversas ocasiones vemos a nuestro alreedor como algunos son mas beneficiados que
otros por medio de diversias situaciones, pero es acaso esto un signo de que somo menos
bendecidos?
No , ciertamente somo al igual que todos a nuestro alreedor merecedores de las bendiciones
de Dios, claro las bendiciones son para todos , pero los beneficios de ser fieles a las promesas y aceptar nuestra responsabilidad en el plan salvifico nos hacen responder con mayor
fuerza. La fe ante las pruebas debe ser total , una entrega fiel , prueba de ellos esta en José
quien fue probado y el superar esta prueba lo convirtio en el Padre adoptivo del Salvador del
universo y guardian de la Inmaculada Concepción , no sin embargo cabe resaltar que este
honor para María y José fue obtenido gracias a su ejemplo y preseverancia . Es este ejemplo el que nos invita a esperar por el Mesias , simbolo de esperanza y fe, Fe que nos llevara a
la unión mas intima y la contemplación de la gloria de Dios.
FELIZ NAVIDAD PARA TODA NUESTRA COMUNIDAD
AVISOS PARROQUIALES

MISA DE NAVIDAD DICIEMBRE 24 8PM TEMPLO DE ARRIBA .

VIERNES 27 DE DICIEMBRE COMPARTIR NAVIDEÑO A PARTIR DE LA 7:30PM TEMPLO DE ABAJO.

SABADO 28 DE DICIEMBRE MISA EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO Y TODOS LOS SANTOS INOCENTES , TEMPLO DE ABAJO 7PM

DOMINGO 29 DE DICIEMBRE DIA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA MISA A LA 1PM POR TODAS LAS FAMILIAS.

MARTES 31 DE DICIEMBRE MISA DE AÑO NUEVO EN HONOR A LA VIRGEN MARIA
MADRE DE DIOS Y VIRGEN DE LA NUBE. MISA DE PRECEPTO.

DOMINGO 5 DE ENERO FIESTA DE REYES , 12 DEL DIA PROCESION CON LA LLEGADA DE LOS REYES MAGOS ACOMPAÑADOS DE DANZAS MEXICANAS ( LOS
CHINELOS ) , ESTAREMOS DANDO REGALOS A LOS NIÑOS DESPUES DE LA MISA
DE LA 1PM.
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St. Athanasius Church
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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Community News
We want to thank Investors Bank for awarding a
$30,000 grant to The Saint Athanasius Youth Program. It will be used towards improving our field so
that we may continue to offer rewarding experiences
in sports for the youth of our community. Investors
Bank has a location on 86th Street and 21st Avenue
and welcome our business. We should support them
as they have supported our Youth Program.
December 22, 2013
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2013 Annual Catholic Appeal
Our Goal - $79,000.00
Pledged $111,529.00
Received - $99,367.00
Please be as generous as possible!
All money collected above the goal
returns directly to St. Athanasius
NOTE FROM THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT: It is with great joy that I present to the parish of St. Athanasius a magnificent gift
worthy of a cathedral with the arrival of our new Christmas choir CD. I have spent a tremendous amount of time preparing this
first rate musical production, over the past three years, for the benefit of this parish and it is my gift to help celebrate the 100
years of worship at St. Athanasius Church. This CD contains a broad spectrum of musical liturgical styles spanning 500 years
worth of beautiful choral meditations on scripture recounting the birth of Jesus. There were a total of nearly 60 choristers involved in the recording process and various instrumentalists to add a special "sparkle" to the live recording heard. I was able
to do this entire work for the cost of a mere $8,000, not the real cost surpassing $50,000 that any producer would be able to
confirm. I was also able to raise more than half of the expenditures for a recording engineer to show up with equipment at the
church, studio mixing, graphics, mechanical licenses and CD manufacturing through the donations of generous private benefactors. My goal is to at least cover the remainder of these expenses and any amount collected through sales of this CD that
goes beyond the $8,000 manufacturing threshold will go directly back to the church for the purpose of buying new choir music,
extra choir robes for our growing group, and guest instrumentalists. I do not want to make a dime on this project; it is my gift
to the parish of St. Athanasius. Pricing is more than attractive at $10 for each that contains almost 1 1/2 hours of music. These CDs will be for sale in the vestibule over the next few weeks, so please buy many to give out as wonderful Christmas gifts. I have much less time left here than I have already spent in my tenure as Director of Music Ministries over 14 years
and a strong show of appreciation for the dedicated work given by those involved in music-making in our parish would be a
testament to the ongoing power of the divine mystery that can so well be portrayed through the gifted art of liturgical music.
Steven Laplante, Director of Music Ministries
In your kindness please pray for those who are sick
Santo Ammirable, Nina Amico, Vivian & Antoni Antonelli, Patricia Aurigemma, Timoteo Beck, John Bernard, Al Bergen, John Bernard, Mary Bidmead, JoJo Biondolillo,
Stacy Bono, Timothy Boyle, Alfred & Marie Brancaccio, Catherine Broderick, Richard Calabrese, Christopher Canale, Anthony Caputo, Ann Centorrino, Carmela
Colandrea, Robert Colosini, Josephine Como, Julia Coston, Thomas Cottingham, Thomas Cronin, Mary Lynn D’Angeleis, Diana D’Alessandro, Josephine D’Auria,
Anthony De Luco, Jenny, Rachel De Pinto, Mary De Francesco, Craig De Lullo, Alex De Marco, Jr., & III, Joan Demeyer, Jacqueline Di Palma, Anna Donnarumma,
Casey Ellin, Elaine Esposito, Tina Esposito, Vincent Esposito, Patricia Farenga, Ann Fasano, Anthony Felicito, Lauren Fevola, Mary Fumai, Edward Gronachan, Gary
Golemi, Barbara Hale, Helen Hauser, John Hockenberry, Joan, Rosemary, William Horgan, Carlo, Diana Ingravallo, Cerina Jimanez, Neil, Paul & Stephen Kelleher,
Rose, Keith & Elicia Klein, Herb Levin, Catherine Linde, Jillian Lasinsky, Richard & John Liberti, Angela Maffai, Sara Marie LoCicero, Lo Piano Family, Ellen MacDougall, Maiya Macko, John Malloney, Katherine Mami, Linda Mark, Grace Martino, Paul Mezzo, A & M. Mohamed, Lucia Montella, Lucy Napoli, Roger Nilsen, Palma
Parmese, Frank Nitto, Joe P., John Palmiero, Jean Palombo, Rafael Pellez, Clara Pezza, Cathal Quigley, Felicia Randolph, Margaret Rizzi, Ida Russo, Saverio Russo,
Judy Sabatini, Rosemary Sabatelle, Angelina, Jenna, Dina Scarponi, Jada Sciacchatano, Antoinetta Selicchi, Matthew Settanni, Concetta Sigona, Alecia Sirico, Jared
Speroni, Marie Stokes, Suzanne Taranto, Dorothy Thoelen, Peter Tarulli, Lori Taub, Helen Umhasuser, Vasta Family, Rita Venezia, Nicole Villorola, Carla Vitucci,
Leonard Walder,Josephine & Robert Wise, Jr., Nelson Yates, Martin Zukowski
Please help us keep this list current. If you know of someone who has passed away, please call the rectory.
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Faith Sharing
December 22, 2013
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 the coming celebration of Christmas
nourish your holiness?
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
PILGRIMAGE TO...Mother Angelica’s EWTN Shrine
and Network, April 21-26. This is the week before
Pope John Paul II becomes “Saint”. Call Rosemary
@ 718-837-0477
December 22, 2013
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. 6, 13, 20, 27,
Feb. 3, 10, 17 from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the Nazareth Institute.
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!