COVER SHEET Church Name: St. Athanasius Bulletin # 511245

COVER SHEET
Church Name: St. Athanasius
Bulletin # 511245
Date of Publication August 19, 2007
Marie Skroly, (718) 236-0124 Extension 10
John Fruner, (718) 236-0124 Extension 44
Please remove Deacon Frank’s name from the bulletin cover. He died this week.
Also, under SUNDAY MASSES: please remove
Korean Mass: 4:00p.m. (Lower Church)
Thanks!
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor
Rev. Ron D’Antonio, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Gabriel Toro, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Dr. Gerald Emem Umoren, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Deacon Dante Colandrea
Mrs. Marie Skroly, Pastoral Administration
Mr. Steven LaPlante, Music Ministry
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, Lay Pastoral Leader
Mrs. Carmela Colandrea, Lay Pastoral Leader
Ms. Joanne Bruccoleri, Lay Pastoral Leader
Mr. John Fruner, Pastoral Associate & Social Worker
Ms. Linda Hicks, Mental Health Counseling Intern
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
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SUNDAY, August 19, 2007 20 Sunday Ordinary Time
8:30
Elia Navarrete Maya
10:00 Lena Mercurio & Joseph & Liliian DeLuca
10:00 Spanish Mass (Lower Church)
11:30 Purgatorial Society
11:30 Italian Mass (Lower Church) Riccardo Battista
3:00
Wedding Mass (Spanish) Virgilio de la Cruz &
Diana de la Cruz
6:00
Rose Marie Brandon
MONDAY, August 20, 2007
9:00
Peter Giannettino
UTUESDAY, August 21, 2007
9:00
Petronilla & Domenico Vitulli
UWEDNESDAY, August 22, 2007
9:00
Anthony & Dave D’Amico
Madeline & Thomas Greco
THURSDAY, August 23, 2007
9:00
Giuseppe, Filomena & Loretta Marinelli
Vito Roca
FRIDAY, August 24, 2007
9:00
Vito & Petronilla Innamorato
Antonio Clemente
USATURDAY, August 25, 2007
9:00
Frank Bruno & Richard DeVita
10:30 Memorial Mass- Peter Quartulli
2:00
Wedding Mass – Scali & Mineo
5:30
Joseph Schicchi
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SUNDAY, August 26, 2007 21 Sunday Ordinary Time
8:30
Elia Navarrete Maya
10:00 Joseph Sacchi
10:00 Spanish Mass (Lower Church)
11:30 Purgatorial Society
11:30 Italian Mass (Lower Church) Gaetano & Amelia
Pisano
2:00
Wedding Mass – Gambino & Davi
6:00
Vincenzo Ferrotta
August 19, 2007
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
leave
this
information
on
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WHEN WE FIND OURSELVES ARRIVING TO CHURCH
ANGRY OR ANXIOUS, WHY NOT SAY THIS PRAYER
TO PREPARE FOR WORSHIP? “Empty my mind Lord,
that I may reflect upon your Word. Calm my spirit, that I
may feel your presence. Open my heart, that I may receive
You.”
“Trust all things to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and
you will see what miracles are." - St. John Bosco
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 & Sundays 7a.m. to 7p.m.
OUR CALL TO CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
Loving God, we give in confidence, knowing the seeds we plant
today will sprout and produce a harvest that will feed body, mind
and soul and “as each has received a gift, we employ it for one
another as good stewards of God’s grace.” (1 Peter 4:10)
August 12, 2007 $7, 297
Last Year (2006) 7,004
Our weekly expenses reflects what is needed for salaries,
insurances, utilities, bills as well as the costs of the many
programs, ministries & services we offer here at St. A’s.
SUNDAY COLLECTION ENVELOPES Every parishioner
is encouraged to use the Sunday collection envelopes. We
invite you & your family to register at the rectory by
stopping in, up until 8p.m., for a “Welcome Packet.”
HOSTS FOR THE WEEK- donated in loving memory
of Raymond Michael Alessi requested by Mom &
Dad, Ann & Ray.
WINE FOR THE WEEK - donated in loving memory
of Marie Harkness requested by Corrine Hayes.
ALTAR CANDLES FOR THE WEEK.
SANCTUARY LAMP One sanctuary lamp is donated
in loving memory of Aldo Uttaro requested by BYA
Ladies Auxilliary.
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL BEEPERS, PAGERS & CELL PHONES UPON ENTERING CHURCH SO ALL
CAN PRAY & WORSHIP. Additionally, we ask that you do not answer any calls during Mass. Kindly take
advantage of your voice mail to capture a message that you will respond to after you leave the church building.
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE PARISHIONERS OF ST. A’ s for the most
generous donation of clothing made on Sunday August 5, 2007 to the
Society of St. Vincent DePaul. This clothing as many of you know, will be utilized to
maintain the dignity of the poor and needy in the diocese.
August 19, 2007
In your kindness please pray for
those who are sick
Jerry Agrusa, Carol Andry,
Vivian Antonelli, Guy Ateniese,
Faith Arent, Kimberly Arent,
ATTENTION WOMEN OF ST. A'S! Sisters in Faith, St. A’s new faithCatherine Arrighetta,
sharing group for women, will have its first monthly meeting on Wednesday, Patricia Aurigemma, Antionette Benfante,
September 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Nazareth Institute library. You’re invited to
Carole Brooks, (John Fruner’s sister)
join us as we explore the many ways we can connect our faith to our daily lives. Among
John Bernard, Nicholas Bottiglieri,
the themes we will cover are prayer, discovering God's mercy, forgiveness, hearing God in
Ann Bricese, Vincent Calvoni,
Scripture, dealing with temptation, finding purpose, and balancing work and family. The
Judith Carminitte, Cynthia Carponetto,
book we will use is Living As A Beloved Daughter Of God: A Faith-Sharing Guide For
Ben Castellano, Patricia Civiletti,
Catholic Women by Patricia Mitchell and Bill Bawden, ISBN: 1593250525, List Price:
Bruce Dalton, Jennie DeGregoria,
$9.95. You can order it from your favorite bookseller. This group is facilitated by Lay
Celest DeLeonardas, Joan DeMeyer,
Pastoral Leader Joanne Bruccoleri.
Marie D’Atre, Josephine D’Auria,
Celeste DeLeonardus, Joseph Delgardo,
Joan Demeyer, Joe DePinto,
DOES YOUR CHILD ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL & YOU WANT YOUR
Rachel DePinto, Amedeo DiLullo,
CHILD TO GO TO ST. A’s FOR SEPTEMBER 2007 BUT JUST CAN’T
Millie DiNardo, Barbara Doyle,
AFFORD THE TUITION? Financial aid, from $500 to $2,100, is available determined
Maria Esemplare, Olwell Ellis,
by the family’s income from THE BISHOP’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM working with
Carolyn Farbelkp, Frances Falzetta,
The Children’s Scholarship Fund Futures in Education of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Helen Felcetto, Anthony Felicito,
Each family will have to pay a portion of the tuition as well as any additional costs.
Chalres W. Fontana, Leron Francis,
(uniforms, book bills , technology fees, fundraising) Scholarship Forms are in the
Beverly Gaynor, Joseph Genuso,
rectory, printed in English & Spanish.
THERE IS A LIMITED NUMBER OF
Sal Giuffrida Matthew Guadagno,
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE & THEY ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME-FIRST
Linda Guida, Dolores Horgan,
SERVE-BASIS.
Diana Ingravallo, John Jadazeewski,
Carmen Jiménez, Stephen Kelleher,
ITALIAN CHAPEL IN THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE
Arlene Lautermilch, Marie Liberti,
CONCEPTION IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Plans are in the works to contruct a chapel
Rosemarie
Liberti, Richard Liberti,
in honor of Our Lady of Pompei. To this point there is no chapel to honor the faith and
John Liberti, Ellen Mary MacDougall,
devotion of the Italians and Italian-Americans. We all have the opportunity to contribute to
Ellen Mackey Fontana, Paul Marchese,
this project and have loved ones remembered in the Shrine. Please call 718.326.1911 for
Michael Matrascia Grace Martino,
more information.
Tom Martocci, Eleanor Marando,
Christopher
Marzullo, Paul Modica,
REGISTRATION FOR OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM WILL TAKE
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Lucia Montella, Josephine Morotta,
PLACE BEGINNING MONDAY AUGUST 20
Presently the Religious
Bridget Murphy, Julie Murray,
Education Office is closed for Summer Vacation. We are preparing for our
Grace Pecorella, Assunta Pellegrino,
school year 2007-2008, and we need all present students and all NEW students to James Pelliccio, Sr., Joe. P, Pat Pennisi,
register in our Religious Education Office, Monday to Thursday 10a.m. to 2p.m. If you
Cathy Petrik, Steve Rinaldi, Polo Rios,
need another time, please call the Religious Education Office at 718-331-8811 to
Beatrice Rizzo, Hila Rodriguez,
make other arrangements. A new registration form must be completed for ALL Eileen Ryan, Florence Fontana Sakeles,
returning students as well as new students. TUITION IS $100. Anyone registering for
Fortunato Salzano, Giuseppe Sasso,
the first time must present a copy of a Baptismal Certificate.
Donna Schiavoe, Josephine Schiavo,
Dawn Scola, Carol Sidoti, John Susino,
THE ROSARY SOCIETY IS SPONSORING A DAY RETREAT TO ST.
Suzanne Taranto, Tabatha Tsihiis,
ALFONSO RETREAT HOUSE Thursday September 6. We are leaving at 8a.m.
Diane Twibell, Elaine Turcellino,
and a light breakfast is included. Offering is $45. The day includes lunch as well. For
David Vega, Stella Viscardi,
reservations call Laura Taran at 718-256-9862 or Marie Ferlazzo 718-259-1218. All
Catherine Vermericci, Angelina Vonelli,
women are welcome.
Corinne Wehrle, Ralph Zulferino
BENSONHURST CLUSTER LAY FORMATION PROGRAM Application are now
In your kindness please pray
being accepted for the Bensonhurst Cluster Lay Formation Program from practicing
for those who have died.
Catholic women and men of the Bensonhurst Cluster Parishes, who are either in ministry
Rosa Cuadrado
or who are desiring to do ministry and serve in some form of leadership role in their parish. We send our prayers & condolences to
For further information about the program and its requirements or to receive an application
the deceased’s family.
form in the mail, please speak to Sister Pat Conroy, R.S.M., the Cluster Liaison of the
Program at 718.449.8263 ext. 19, or send an email to clusterlayformation@yahoo.com . TO ADD A NAME, (or keep a name)
Classes begin in the Fall.
please call ext. 44 on Monday, spelling the
name. If you wish the name to remain
on the list you must call each week.
PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CHOICE OF SUMMER CLOTHES WHEN
COMING TO MASS, especially since we have air conditioning here at St.
A’s. The Lord is definitely more conncerned with the attitude of our hearts
than with our clothing, however, what we wear conveys the value we place
on celebrating the Eucharist. While we welcome all, some items of
clothing are inappropriate for Prayer and Worship.
As a courtesy to your fellow
parishioners and to maintain a
prayerful atmosphere during mass,
kindly lower the kneelers as gently as
possible, especially during Mass.
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
PASTORAL CARE & PASTORAL MINISTRY
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 Bensonhurst Cluster
Lay Minister Palma Parmese at 718. 837.1752.
DO YOU NEED HELP? Our Bensonhurst Cluster Outreach
Office is located at Our Lady of Guadalupe Rectory. A referral
telephone operator is now waiting for your call so (s)he can
provide you contacts for professional social services. Please call
718-232-6268.
FREE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AVAILABLE FROM
Master’s in Mental Health Counseling Intern LINDA
HICKS who is here on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from
10a.m. to 3p.m., Linda can be contacted to make
appointments by calling 718.236.0124 Ext. 44 of the
rectory.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
PRAYING THROUGH GRIEF & LOSS
The Bensonhurst Cluster Parishes are committed to
supporting people through times of grief and loss. “Praying
through Grief and Loss” provides time and space to
recognize the reality of grief, in a safe and nurturing
environment. Through prayer, reading from the Psalms,
quiet song, & shared discussion, we acknowledge our
vulnerability before God and allow ourselves to be touched
by grace. Come join Sr. Barbara Murtha, C.S.J., & Elaine
Sarcona, for conversation, prayer, & fellowship on
Mondays AUGUST 20 at 7:30p.m. to 9p.m. in the Library
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of the Nazareth Institute, corner of 62 Street & Bay
Parkway in the Convent Basement.
DIVORCED & SEPARATED SUPPORT GROUP
Are you separated? Thinking about Divorce? In the
midst of a Divorce? Already Divorced? Ending a long
term relationship? OUR DIVORCED & SEPARATED
SUPPORT GROUP resumes in SEPTEMBER. We are
taking the Summer off! In September we will meet in the
Nazareth Institute on Wednesday September19 from 7:309p.m.
August 19, 2007
NEWS ABOUT OUR
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
We have received $975,500 so far in
contributions
towards
our
Capital
Campaign.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
GENEROSITY!
DID YOU EVER RUN OUT OF FOOD & HAVE A
HELPLESS FEELING KNOWING THAT IT WOULD BE 2
or 3 DAYS BEFORE YOU WERE PAID TO BUY MORE?
Many of our parishioners respond “yes,” even here in
Bensonhurst!
The St. Vincent DePaul Society Food
Pantry assist those who say “yes.” We need food- any
kind of non-perishable food. Please leave food at the
St. Joseph Altar each time you come to mass each
Sunday. We have been turning people away because
the demand is greater than what we have!
REACHING-OUT COMMUNITY SERVICES
2334 BATH AVENUE BKLYN, NY. 11214
718-373-4565 WWW.REACHINOUT.ORG
FOOD PANTRY
HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED WITH GROCERIES FOR
THOSE WHO QUALIFY: LOW INCOME, ELDERLY,
DISABLED, UNEMPLOYED, ETC.
PANTRY HOURS:
MONDAY 1 PM – 5 PM
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
10 AM – 3 PM
FRIDAY (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Thomas Neve, its Director, is a St. A’s Parishioner!
CANCER SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP
Every other Wednesday at 7p.m. at
Physique Fitness Club for Women
7005 13th Avenue
718-837-3711
AS WE ENJOY OUR SUMMER REST & VACATIONS, we
ST. ATHANASIUS SCHOOL pray for all of those traveling our highways and skyways.
St. Athanasius School will reopen on
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Wednesday September 5
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Grades Kindergarten through 8 .
Arrival time for students in grades 18 is 8:15a.m. Kindergarten arrival
time will be 9a.m. Please check you
school calendar for OPEN HOUSE
dates for Pre-K and Nursey. All
families whose financial obligations are up to date will
receive a summer letter, summer calendar, and their
child’s/children’s admission cards in the mail before school
begins. If you have any questions, the school office will
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reopen MONDAY AUGUST 27 at 9a.m.- 12p.m., however,
the office will be closed Friday August 31, 2007. Parents,
please remember to have your child/children have his/her
admission card on the first day of school. These are used
to take opening day attendance and no child will be
admitted to class without a card.
We pray for health and safekeeping, so we may enjoy
restful times with families and friends. We pray that we
remain mindful of our calling as Christians, and use every
opportunity we have to reach out and be Jesus to
someone.
THIS YEAR, MORE THAN 240,000 WOMEN IN THE U.S.
WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER. Nearly
41,000 will die of the disease. yet, there are over 2 million
breast cancer survivors in America today. In order to
survive this disease, they need access to medical care,
screenings, education and treatment…and ultimately, a
cure. please join the American Cancer Society in our
making strides against breast cancer walk on Sunday,
October 21st at Prospect Park. To learn more or to
organize a team of family and or friends, please call Marlyn
Bristol at 718-237-7851 ext.9136 for more information.
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
August 19, 2007
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FAITH SHARING QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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.
OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN IS POSTED ONLINE. You
can find a link to the site on our parish website
(http:StAthanasiusNY.tripod.com). The bulletins are in
Adobe Acrobat format. The exact address of the page is
http://www.parishesonline.com/scripts/hostedsites/or
g.asp?p=5&ID=10819.
What can Jesus mean by his statement that he
will bring division instead of peace? Have you
ever experienced the kind of division he talks
about?
OUR
BENSONHURST
CLUSTER
YOUTH MINISTRY
OFFICE
THURSDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
& FAITH SHARING GROUP meets every Thurs day,
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 Bible readings.
WAYS TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO DIED
The Tree of Life is an important symbol in nearly every culture.
With its branches reaching into the sky, and roots deep in the
earth, it is a link between heaven & earth as we remember our
loved ones.
WHY NOT CONSIDER DONATING A
LEAF OR STONE ON OUR ST.
ANTHONY-ST. JOSEPH TREE OF
LIFE? A gold leaf is available for a donation of
$1,800, a copper leaf for $1,000 and small stones
for $10,000. All memorials can be paid on an installment plan.
Please come in to the rectory and speak to Marie Skroly or Msgr.
Cassato to reserve your Tree of Life memorial.
SUNDAY BULLETIN & DEADLINES
The Sunday Bulletin must be e-mailed to our printer by
5p.m. Monday. All announcements must be submitted
in WRITTEN form only (handwritten, typed, computer,
fax, e-mailed, etc) by 12 noon Monday. 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 FLIERS NEED TO BE APPROVED BY A STAFF
MEMBER, and MUST BE SUBMITTED ON DISC or Emailed ONLY.
They
can
be
e-mailed to
StAPastoralMin@aol.com Faxed copies & hard copies are
not accepted.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS WHO WILL BE
APPLYING TO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS THIS FALL
In order to apply to the 20 Catholic High schools in
Brooklyn and Queens, students in the 8th grade must take
the 2007 TACHS Exam. The TACHS (Test for Admission
into Catholic High School) will be given on Saturday,
November 10, 2007 at all 20 Catholic High Schools in
Brooklyn and Queens. For more information (including
registration), visit www.tachsinfo.com or call 1-86661TACHS.
has a website. Visit http://brooklynym.tripod.com
To contact The Bensonhurst Cluster Youth Ministry Office
email KenWodz@optonline.net. By phone call 718-2594636. In person visit The Libutti Center at 2001 Bay Ridge
Pkwy, next to St. Dominic’s Rectory.
YOUTH GROUP AND MASS- NOTE CHANGE
UNTIL THE FALL:
The Sunday afternoon Youth
Group that meets at St. Athanasuis will no longer
meet on the 1st and 3rd Sundays for the rest of the
summer, and the 6pm mass will not be a youth mass
until the Fall. In the fall look for us to resume our
youth group and youth mass. If any young person or
adult are interested in becoming part of a Liturgical
Committee that will help to plan and organize the future
youth masses, please call the rectory or email Kenny.
YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT
The Office of Youth
Ministry is looking for young people 12 and older, who are
willing to help serve the elderly and handicapped in our
community for a day. Please email Kenny at
KenWodz@optonline.net or call 718-490-4469, to find
out more details and to get on a contact list. These dates
may begin soon, if we get enough people.
CAN WE HELP YOU? Do you know of any elderly or
handicapped people in our parish that need a helping
hand? Then email the Office of Youth Ministry or Call the
above number. We would like to know who the youth of
our community can serve, to do general housekeeping,
yard work, small repairs, shopping and much more. We
plan to have service out reach days over the rest of the
summer and year round, where small teams of youth with
an adult leader will visit these individuals to assist them
with tasks in their household. Please call us, if it is for you,
a relative, or a neighbor!
PARENTING CLASS
Parenting through Endurance with Social Worker
Renee Royal will meet on Mondays from 7:30-9p.m. in the
Rectory Conference Room. For more information, call
Renee Royal at 917-558-7642.
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
August 19, 2007
Attention the St. Athanasius Class of 1975
ITALIAN APOSTOLATE & PROCESSION
The St. A's class of 1975 is planning a reunion this fall.
Mass in Honor of St. Padre Pio of Poetrelcina
If you are a graduate of the class of 1975 or know of On September 30, 2007 the Italian Apostolate will once
someone who graduated that year and would like more
again honor Padre Pio and celebrate Italina culture with
information
please
contact
Robert
Braccia
at a procession and Mass celebrated by Bishop Caggiano.
TNTDJ83@AOL.COM
The procession begins at 3p.m. at St. Margaret Church
We have all known the long loneliness and we have
learned that the only solution is love
and that love comes with community. —Dorothy Day
ARE YOU 18 YEARS OR OLDER? INTERESTED IN
BECOMING CATHOLIC? WANT TO RECEIVE FIRST
COMMUNION or CONFIRMATION?
If you are not
baptized, baptized in another Christian Church, or baptized
Catholic but have not received First Communion or
Confirmation, you are invited to participate in The Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) where new members
are welcomed into the Christian community of St. A’s. If
you believe that there is a unique way of living the Christian
life in the Catholic tradition, which embraces all people and
all cultures, we invite you to explore our Catholic tradition
and discover if it is right for you. Classes begin in early
September. You attend the 11:30a.m. Mass and class
takes place after Mass until about 2:30p.m. each Sunday.
To register, please call Fr. Ron D'Antonio on extension 13
of the rectory. You could find yourself on the journey of
a lifetime!
Boy Scouts meeting resumes on
Wednesday Sept. 5, 2007 at 7p.m. in the Parish Hall.
WAYS TO GET MORE OUT OF THE MASS:
Your guide to a richer experience
# 11 Make a great entrance. If you find yourself
arriving at Mass anxious or angry for any reason, take a
moment before getting out of the car or entering the
building to acknowledge your feelings, take a deep
breath, and center yourself. You might say a short
prayer like, “Empty my mind, that I may reflect upon your
Word. Calm my spirit, that I may feel your presence.
Open my heart, that I may receive You.”
AN INVITATION FROM THE ITALIAN APOSTOLATE
OF ST. MARY MOTHER OF JESUS
St. Mary’s Italian Apostolate invites you to:
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Sunday October 14 - The Feast of St. Gerard at St. lucy’s
Church in Newark, N.J. Bus departs at 9a.m. tickets are
$30. Join us for a processions and outdoor Italian Festa.
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Saturday November 24 - Trip to Woodbury Commons
Premium Outlets in Central Valley, N.Y. The bus departs at
9a.m. Tickets are $39. Join us for a fun filled day of
shopping just in time for the holidays. For Information call
Cynthia Bellantuono at 718.372.400 or email her at
cinziabella@aol.com
in Middle Village and ends at Our Lady of Hope Church.
Please join us for this important event. Additionally,
there is a raffle in which you can win $5,000. Please
call 718.326.1911. A bus will leave St. Athanasius in
order to make it possible for you to attend the day.
WATCH THE BULLETIN FOR MORE INFORMATION.
PROCESSION e MESSA IN ONORE DI S. PIO. Alle 3
del pomerriggio cominiciando dalla chiesa di S.
Margaret in Middle Village. Processiamo alla chiesa
di Our Lady of Hope dove il vescovo Caggiano
celebrerà la S. Messa. “Raffle” con l’opportunità di
vincere $5,000! Contattare 718.326.1911 per biglietti.
THE ANNUAL DINNER DANCE FOR ADULTS WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES from Torre Residence.
The Dinner Dance Committee is thankful that we have been
able to sell raffles to raise money for the dance for the last
few years at Saint Athanasius. This year’s Dance will take
place once again at Russo’s on the Bay on September 24,
2007. The weekend of September 8th & 9th raffles will
be sold in the narthex of our church. PLEASE HELP
HEART SHARE continue their ministry to those with
developmental disabilities.
For those who have aborted a child due to
POOR PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS
You are invited to a Day of Prayer & Healing
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24
Our Lady of New York Convent 9:30am -5p.m.
One Cardinal Spellman Place,
Bronx, New York, 10466 (718.881.8008)
Hear the story of God’s mercy through the testimony of one
couple. The Church is aware of the many factors which may
have influenced your decision, and the Church does not
doubt that in may cases it was a painful and even shattering
decision. The wound in your heart may not yet have
healed.
NARROWS COMMUNITY THEATRE will be holding
auditions for its Fall 2007 production of “Music Man, ” to be
presented at St. Patricks’ Church in Bay Ridge. Auditions
will be on Sept. 11 & 12 from 7:30-9:30p.m. in St. Patrick’s
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Auditorium, 97 Street & 4 Avenue. For information and
volunteer opportunities please call 718.482.3173 or email
nct@nctheaterny.com.
THE STRIVELLI PLAYERS will be holding auditions for
their Fall production of “Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat” at St. Bernadette’s School, 1313
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Dyker Heights.) Audition dates are Monday
THANKS
SARA
RUBINO
FOR
SEWING
IN 82 Street,
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MEMORIALIZATION LABELS into our new altar server August 20 (6-8p.m) and Tuesday August 21 (6-8p.m.).
Call 718.907.3422 for appointment or information. Walk ins
albs. She sewed many labels. Thank you!
are welcome too!
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
Parrocchia Sant’Atanasio
Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di
August 19, 2007
12 agosto 2007
XVIIII domenica del
giu’) tempo ordinario
SABATO, 22 SETTEMBRE 2007
ANNUALE CELEBRAZIONE DEDICATA A SAN PADRE PIO
LE RELIQUE DEL SANTO SARANNO ESPOSTE TUTTO IL GIORNO
NELLA NOSTRA CHIESA
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di agosto
MESE DEDICATO AL PADRE
FESTA NEL SANTUARIO MADONNA DELLE LACRIME –
SIRACUSA – Testimonianze La relazione giurata,
presentata alla Curia Arcivescovile di Siracusa, circa
l'analisi delle lacrime della Madonnina di gesso, eseguita il
giorno 1 e 2 Settembre 1953, e la relazione analitica del
liquido sgorgato dagli occhi della Madonnina in Via degli
Orti 11 in Siracusa, in data 17 Ottobre 1953 sono state
depositate presso il Tribunale Ecclesiastico di Siracusa dal
Dott. Michele Cassola. E qui mi piace ricordare quanto il 24
Agosto 1966 il Dott. Tullio Manca a Camaldoli mi confidò: al
momento della lacrimazione della Madonnina lui era il
medico curante della Antonietta Giusto. Ha visto lacrimare
la Madonna e per assicurarsi mise le dita negli occhi, se le
bagnò di lacrime e istintivamente si asciugò nel fazzoletto,
che purtroppo perdette per averlo dato ad una ammalata. È
una testimonianza ma è bene conoscere che il 25
Settembre il Tribunale speciale ecclesiastico costituito con
decreto arcivescovile del 22 Settembre 1953 iniziò i suoi
lavori per l'esame del fatto della lacrimazione dell'immagine
del Cuore Immacolato di Maria in via degli Orti. Furono citati
ed ascoltati sotto la santità del giuramento ben 201
testimoni oculari, i quali tutti hanno attestato la realtà storica
del fatto della Lacrimazione del Cuore Immacolato di Maria
in via degli Orti. È a tutti nota l'eco che il prodigioso
miracolo delle Lacrime di Maria ebbe in ogni categoria di
persone in Città, mentre la notizia per le vie della stampa e
della radio raggiungeva anche paesi e regioni lontane. Via
degli Orti divenne luogo di preghiera, mentre file
interminabili di pellegrini, sani e malati, accorrevano da ogni
parte fra canti e invocazioni. Ho potuto seguire giorno per
giorno, direi ora per ora, vere folle di fedeli che venivano ad
implorare grazie ai piedi della Madonnina. Un sentimento
unanime di commozione toccava i cuori di tutti e li spingeva
decisamente a penitenza.
PREGHIERA DI GIOVANNI PAOLO II ALLA MADONNA
DELLE LACRIME - Madonna delle Lacrime, Madre nostra
addolorata, Tu ci hai aperto il Tuo cuore, scegliendoci come
destinatari e custodi delle Tue Lacrime. Il Tuo pianto, o
Madre, segno del tuo dolore, è reliquia del Tuo amore e
pegno della Tua intercessione. Prega per noi il Padre delle
misericordie, perchè tocchi i nostri cuori induriti, pieghi le
volontà ribelli, ci scuota dal torpore spirituale, ci converta al
suo amore fedele. Con le Tue Lacrime intercedi, o Madre,
presso il Tuo Figlio, perchè guardi con bontà alle nostre
lacrime: nell'attesa che siano asciugate per sempre, Egli le
raccolga perchè non vadano perdute, le custodisca come
perle nel suo cuore, le trasformi in dono di redenzione.
Chiedi, o Vergine Santa, allo Spirito d'Amore, che inondi di
luce di grazia i tuoi figli, perchè vedendo la turpitudine del
peccato, versino lacrime di compunzione; rispondendo con
docilità al Maestro interiore, anelino con amore grande alle
vette della santità: imitando la tua carità sollecita, sappiano
condividere e asciugare il pianto dei fratelli. O Madre, veglia
su questa Città e sulla Diocesi che ti onora con questo
Tempio, benedici tutti coloro che si affidano alla Tua
protezione, libera l'Italia, l'Europa, il mondo intero dal
flagello della guerra, ottieni all'umanità la sospirata pace e
l'universale fraternità. Amen.
PADRE PIO- 22 SETTEMBRE 2007 – questo è il
programma dell’annuale giornata che la nostra parrocchia
dedica a San Padre Pio.
9:00AM Messa in onore di San Pio
4:30pm – Santo Rosario di San Pio in Italiano e Inglese
5:30pm – Santa Messa
6:30pm – Processione con la statua di San Pio.
Le relique saranno esposte tutto il giorno.
SIGHT & SOUND – teatro religioso a Lancaster sabato,
13 ottobre, 2007.
Soltando 110 biglietti disponibili.
Spettacolo In the Beginning, la storia di Dio e della
creazione dell’universo. Per prenotazioni telefonare al
Diacono Dante al 917-602-3793.
PELLEGRINAGGIO A LOURDES E FATIMA - Dal 14 al 21
Aprile 2008 si terrà un pellegrinaggio a Lourdes e Parigi con
il vescovo Nicola DiMarzio per la celebrazione del 150esimo
anniversario dell’apparizione di Nostra Signora a Santa
Bernadette. Il costo di $2,100 a persone comprende il volo,
hotel, tasse, colazione ogni giorno e 5 cene. Si visiterà la
Grotta a Lourdes, Sacro Cuore e Notre Dame.
Il
pellegrinaggio si può estendere dal 21 al 24 aprile con il
Vescovo Cisneros per 3 notti a Roma per un costo ulteriore
di $999 a persona che comprende volo, tasse, hotel e cene.
Oppure 3 notti a Fatima per costo ulteriore di $799 con il
Vescovo Caggiano. La prenotazione e pagamento per
questo pellegrinaggio deve essere fatta entro il 15 gennaio
2008. Per informazioni dettagliate telefonare al Diacono
Dante al 917 – 602 – 3793.
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
August 19, 2007
Iglesia Católica de San Atanasio
BOLETIN HISPANO
Misa en Español: Domingos 10a.m. (Iglesia Abajo)
Padre Gabriel Jaime Toro Rivas Tel (718) 236 01 24 Ext 14
Reflexión Dominical
“Que angustia siento hasta que no se haya cumplido” (Lc 12,50) Este pasaje pone en evidencia el sufrimiento
que la misión causó a Jesús y que supone que debe padecer todo hombre llamado a seguirlo. Lo que se lee en
estos versículos es una anticipación del Sufrimiento descrito en el huerto de los Olivos, en donde Jesús llega a
sudar sangre ante su pasión. Pero dicho sufrimiento es acogido y vivido por Jesús que arde en deseo de que el
hombre entre definitivamente en la comunión con El y con el Padre”.
Pregunta para la semana:
Qué tipo de sufrimientos padecen ustedes en familia o a nivel personal?, Qué hacen por evitarlo y cómo lo
asumen en sus vidas?
HORARIO DE OFICINA EN VERANO
Miércoles y Viernes de 10 AM - 3 PM en la Rectoría a las 7:30
PM. Los Jueves todo el día y el Primero y Cuarto Sábado del Mes
de 10 AM en adelante. En otras horas han de llamar y conseguir
cita con el Padre.
Necesitamos más ministros y servidores. Favor los
interesados en llenar la aplicación y entregarla a la salida de
la Misa o al padre Gabriel. Gracias.
EN CUANTO AL CORO PARROQUIAL:
Queremos Felicitar a nuestro Coro por su entrega y deseo de
BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL cada mes tenemos la celebración en el crecer y mejoramiento continuo… Hacen falta algunos recursos
último Sábado. Hacer cita previa para recibir la información. Traer para comprar instrumentos. Si desean donar algo para este fin, les
el acta de nacimiento y nombre de los padrinos.
agradecemos. Pues la parroquia ofrece una donación de $1000, la
cual no es suficiente. Les informaremos de alguna rifa o viaje a
PREPARACIÓN MATRIMONIAL: Todos Los interesados deben Atlantic City para lo demás. Gracias al coro por su esfuerzo.
hacer cita y venir a la entrevista privada donde se les informará
sobre requisitos y proceso a seguir: Tener Certificados de El pasado 15 de Agosto celebramos la fiesta de la Asunción de la
Bautismo y Confirmación, Actas de divorcios anteriores si fueron Stma Virgen al Cielo y es por eso que la recordamos de manera
civilmente y testigos. Las fechas para las próximas charlas del especial con estas palabras: “Bendita tú entre todas las mujeres”
curso serán el día Sábado 18 de Agosto a las 7:30 pm en la (Lc 1,42). Desde los tiempos antiguos la comunidad cristiana se
Rectoría, Domingo 16 de Septiembre de 3-6pm en la Iglesia de ha sentido atraida por la singular figura de María y su papel en la
Abajo; Octubre 20 a las 7:30-9pm en la iglesia abajo Finaliza - historia de la Salvación. María es modelo de los creyentes, de los
Planifiquemos juntos su BODA
que seguimos a Cristo desde la humildad de nuestro corazón. Por
eso el saludo de Isabel a María es: “Felíz tú que has creido”.
CATEQUESIS DE ADULTOS: Mayores de 12 Años que no María no solo es bienaventurada por ser la nueva “arca de la
hablen Inglés y que les falte algún Sacramento deben llenar la Alianza”, sino porque ha entrado en la profundidad
solicitud que encuentran a la salida del templo y traerla con la del misterio de la Fé. Demos gracias a Dios a través de su Madre
documentación que se les pide y el abono a la cuota de $100 por Santa y pidámosle que nos ayude siempre a hacer la Voluntad
valor del curso. El programa iniciará el día 2 de Septiembre. Divina en nuestras vidas. Amén.
Inscríbase Ya! Y las clases serán en San Dominic todos los *******************
domingos de 11:30 am – 1:00pm. Y luego tendremos la Misa en Pensando en una buena programacion de actividades pastorales
Español allí mismo. Bienvenidos!
para desarrollar de manera adecuada el crecimiento paralelo de la
Comunidad Hispana, considero que es muy importante que como
CATEQUESIS DE NIÑOS: Tambien tenemos las aplicaciones familias y miembros del Cuerpo Mistico de Cristo que es la Iglesia,
disponibles a la salida de la Misa y deben traerla con los participemos todos en los diversos eventos que a lo largo del Año
requerimientos que se piden… Favor hágalo ahora! La oficina de Litúrgico vamos celebrando.
Educación Religiosa estará abierta el día Martes 14 de Agosto de
7am – 2pm. Favor registrar a sus hijos ese día.
1. Recuerden que todos los Lunes tenemos la Lession Divina.
INTENCIONES MISA DOMINICAL: Pueden hacerlo al llegar al
Este es un grupo de reflexión, formación y de crecimiento
templo antes de iniciar la Misa y dar una donación voluntaria y el
espiritual de grupo. A las
nombre de la Familia que la envía. Gracias.
7 y 30 pm en la iglesia de abajo.
Es una gran ayuda a las familas. Les esperamos y deben traer la
MISAS ESPECIALES: Deben pedir cita con anticipación según el Biblia.
motivo.
2. Tambien les recordamos que todos los viernes tenemos el
grupo Carismático de Oración de 7 a 9 pm. Es el momento de
INSCRÍBASE TAMBIEN EN EL GRUPO DE DANZAS… no alabar, orar juntos y recibir la Palabra de Vida Hay animación
importa la edad, solo su alegría y buena voluntad… favor hablar musical y experiencias de sanación y transformación interior.
con la Sra Marta Castro los interesados a la salida de la Misa. Bienvenidos todos!
Bienvenidos y apoyemos la Cultura de nuestros Paises.
3. Los Bautismos en Español se celebran por lo general el último
sábado del mes a las 2 y 30 pm en la iglesia de abajo. Hacer cita
con anticipación y traer certificado de nacimiento, nombre de los
padrinos y atender la clase de preparación en la fecha indicada.
St. Athanasius 7 th Annual Parish Picnic
Saturday September 15, 2008
11:00am – 6:00pm
at
Nansen Park in Staten Island, NY
Nansen Park’s private grounds have a covered pavilion and a shaded area with picnic tables.
Ample parking is available. The park opens at 10:30 and closes at 6:30.
Activities offered include softball, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes,
bocce ball, chipping green, sand box and playground.
Equipment, except for gloves, is provided.
Food, Soda and Bottled Water Included
To drive to Nansen Park - Once you cross the Verrazano Bridge take the Staten Island Expressway (US 278 West) to
Exit 10, Victory Blvd.
Turn left at the light onto Victory Blvd. Drive 1.4 miles. Nansen Park is on the right.
To Take the bus to Nansen Park – Meet in front of the church at 9:30am.
The buses will leave promptly at 10:00am and return at approximately 7:00pm.
Tear off form below and return to the Rectory with full payment by September 5.
Tickets will be distributed after Masses on September 8 & 9.
*** NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED INTO NANSEN PARK WITHOUT A TICKET ***
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name__________________________
Address_________________________
Phone - Day_____________________
Phone - Evening__________________
Will take the BUS
Adults
Children 6-14
Children under 6
Total
How
Many
______
______
______
______
X
X
X
Price Per
Person
$ 45
$ 15
No Charge
=
Total
=
=
_______________
_______________
$______________
Will drive own CAR
Adults
Children 6-14
Children under 6
Total
How
Many
______
______
______
______
X
X
X
Price Per
Person
$ 35
$ 10
No Charge
=
Total
=
=
_______________
_______________
$______________
SAINT ATHANASIUS
NIGHT AT THE RACES
Saturday September 22nd
St. Athanasius Auditorium 6120 Bay Parkway
Doors open at 6:30pm, Post Time 7:00pm
Tickets $25 per person
Includes: Sandwiches, Beer, Wine, Soda, Chips, Cookies & Coffee
(Must be over 21 years of age to attend)
Any questions please contact any of the following:
Bob McKenna (718-676-2102) Bill Finn (718-236-6680)
Mike Garthaffner (718-331-2406)
Please complete this form and return it along with the appropriate amount of cash or check
payable to St. Athanasius to the Rectory (2154 61st Street) Attention: Night at the Races Tickets.
Tickets will be delivered to your address.
Name:
____________________________________________________________
Address:
____________________________________________________________
Telephone Number:
____________________________________________________________
Please enclose the following:
Number of tickets: __________ X $25 = $___________
Seating for this event will be assigned. Tables of 10 can be reserved. Please note below the names of people attending with these tickets or if
you wish to be seated at a specific table:
____________________________________________________________________________________
Lourdes & Paris Pilgrimage
APRIL 14 – 21 2008
Marian Shrine at Lourdes, Sacre Coeur & Notre Dame
$2,100 per
person includes
airfare, hotel,
all taxes,
breakfast daily,
and 5 dinners.
Join
Bishop DiMarzio
as we celebrate
the
th
150 Anniversary
of
Our Lady’s
Apparition
to
St. Bernadette
TOUR EXTENSIONS: APRIL 21 – 24
ROME - 3 NIGHTS
FATIMA - 3 NIGHTS
$999 per person includes additional air,
$799 per person includes additional air,
taxes, hotel and dinners.
taxes, hotel and dinners.
Bishop Cisneros, Spiritual Director
Bishop Caggiano, Spiritual Director
Reservation & Payment by January 15, 2008
Deacon Dante Colandrea 917 – 602 - 3793
Sight & Sound Theatres
Saturday, October 13, 2007
“IN THE BEGINNING”
BUS LEAVES SAINT ATHANASIUS AT 8:30 AM
The phenomenal story of creation!
Experience God's pleasure at his
most awesome creation, Adam and
Eve, and the complete beauty of
their unbroken relationship with
God.
The Garden of Eden appears before
you - the waters, vegetation, and
animals of the newly created world
enveloping the Millennium Theatre!
ADULTS $100
TEENAGERS $87
CHILDREN $70
DONATION includes
transportation,
show, & lunch
ONLY 110 TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR THIS PERFORMANCE
RESERVATION AND PAYMENT BY
SEPTEMBER 13
CALL DEACON DANTE 917 – 602 – 3793
B4C
Bensonhurst Cluster Office of Youth Ministry
“Calling all Youth of Bensonhurst”
There are many new programs that will begin this coming fall, and some of the previous offerings will continue
and expand. To be most informed, we need you to take the time to fill out the attached form and to have you
return it to the Rectory at St. Athanasius. This way we can get information to you, and allow you to make
informed decisions and also learn of the many opportunities offered. Secondly, we encourage you to visit the
website, http://BrooklynYM.tripod.com for additional information and for ongoing updates.
Youth Ministry Information Sheet
Youth Profile
First Name _____________________
Last Name ____________________
Email __________________________
Phone Number _________________
Address ________________________________________________________________
DOB ________________________
Grade ________
Parish Affiliation ____________________
School Attending _______________
If in High School grade school that they gradua ted from. _________________________
Parent Profile
(Only fill in information that is different from youth’s.)
First Name(s) ______________________
Last Name ____________________
Email __________________________
Phone Number _________________
Address ________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone _____________________
Work Number _________________
( ) Interested in volunteering in a program.
** Please return to the Rectory at St. Athanasius.
** This information will be used primarily for communications of Cluster programs to you and your child, and
will only be used at St. Athanasius Church Youth Ministry.