COVER SHEET Church Name: St. Athanasius Bulletin # 511245

COVER SHEET
Church Name: St. Athanasius
Bulletin # 511245
Number of Pages Sent: 5 (including the Cover Sheet)
Date of Publication: March 28, 2004
Marie Skroly, (718) 236-0124 Extension 10
John Fruner, (718) 236-0124 Extension 24
This week we have an insert, included in this file.
Additionally, we sent a special cover for March 28 and April 4.
Please deliver the bulletins to the rectory, not the church.
The rectory is 2154 61st Street.
Thanks so much for all you do for us here at St. Athanasius!
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor
Rev. Richard Long, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Bryan Patterson, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Paul Chun, Korean Apostolate
Rev. Godofredo Felicitas, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Dante Colandrea
Mrs. Marie Skroly, Administrative Assistant
Mr. Steven LaPlante, Music Ministry
Rev. Amiro Jimenez, Apostolado Latino
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, Lay Ecclesial Minister
Mr. John Fruner, Pastoral Associate
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Ext. 14
Ext. 13
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Ext. 19
Ext. 17
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Ext. 24
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, MARCH 28:
8:30
Joseph Romersa
10:00 William Cianciotta, Anniv.
10:00 SPANISH MASS – Lower Church
11:30 PURGATORIAL SOCIETY
11:30 Filippo Comes, Lasalandra, Lestingi, Pesce,
Grisazio & Pasqualicchio Families - ITALIAN
6:00
Ernest Leva, Anniv.
MONDAY, MARCH 29:
7:00
Ida Molinaro
9:00
Giovanni & Anna Balzano
NOVENA AFTER MASS
TUESDAY, MARCH 30:
7:00
Teresa Martori, Anniv.
9:00
Giambattista & Josephine Macca
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31:
7:00
Rosaria Annunziata
9:00
Rocco, Antonio & Jennie Dimieri
THURSDAY, APRIL 1:
7:00
Theresa LaCalamita
9:00
Giuseppe & Isabella Muscatelli;
Paolo, Caterina &
Stacey Rotondi
FRIDAY, APRIL 2:
7:00
Annie Sweeney & James Patrick Sweeney
9:00
Deceased of the Richter Family
8PM
Angela & Giuseppe Marchiano – ITAL.
SATURDAY, APRIL 3:
9:00
Don Petrik
ROSARY FOR LIFE – AFTER MASS
11:30 Maria Alessi, Memorial Mass IN
ITALIAN/ENGLISH
3PM
Antonio Puccio & Piera Craco, WEDD.
5:30
Leon & Antoinetta Gambetta and
the Gambetta Family
SUNDAY, APRIL 4:
8:30
Andrew Harkness
10:00 Louis Lo Rippo
10:00 SPANISH MASS – Lower Church
11:30 PURGATORIAL SOCIETY
11:30 Giuseppe e Carolina Caruso- ITALIAN
6:00
Lena & Walter Gargano
March 28, 2004
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. Directly
inform one of our priests or leave this information on Ext.24
WANT OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN EMAILED TO YOU?
Send us an Email (StAPastoralMin@aol.com)
HOSTS FOR THE WEEK – donated in loving memory
of Pasqua Lepore requested by Romana Furio.
WINE FOR THE WEEK – donated in loving memory of
Nerina Zgaljardic requested by Deacon & Mrs. Dante
Colandrea.
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.”
As each has received a gift, employ it for one another
as good stewards of God’s grace.” (1 Peter 4:10)
CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
COLLECTION – 3/214/2004:
$7,796.00
LAST YEAR- $7,580
AVG. WEEKLY EXPENSES
$10,500
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.
WE INVITED GUEST PREACHERS FOR
9a.m. HOLY WEEK MORNING PRAYER
on Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday.
Holy Thursday, April 8, 2004 (Upper Church) Sr. Isabel
Bracero, SSM. DRE at Most Precious Blood Church,
Schoenstatt Sister of Mary.
Good Friday, April 9, 2004 (Upper Church) Deacon
Thomas Devaney Chaplain at Peninsula Hospital &
Deacon at Immaculate Heart of Mary & ordained with
Deacon Dante.
Holy Saturday, April 10, 2004 (Lower Church) Margaret
Piccolo, U.S. Air Force, recently served in Iraq.
ST. A’S BASKETBALL Congratulations to Boys GYM
RAT (9 year old) & BOYS BANTHAM (11 year olds). Both
teams had very successful seasons & completed in the
BCBA Championship games. St. A’s is proud of their
accomplishments. SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO
the GIRL BANTHAM (11 year olds) BCBA CHAMPIONS.”
Led By Game MVP Daniella Ciccarone & Beatrix Altier.
The girls completed another undefeated season always in
a manner that all St. A’s can be proud of.
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
March 28, 2004
ST. A’s BASEBALL REGISTRATION Thursdays 7:30p.m. to 9:30p.m. & CATHOLIC MIGRATION OFFICE
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Saturdays 10a.m. to 12noon. Boys & girls 5 to 17 years old at the 53 Street located at the Regina Center, 1258
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st
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65 Street, will be holding registration
Baseball Field between 20 & 21 Avenues.
for the Citizenship Test Preparation
G.I.S.A. IS SPONSORING ITS ANNUAL HOLY WEEK TRIDUUM OF PRAYER Workshop, which will take place on
IN ITALIAN April 5, 6 & 7 at 8p.m. Fr. Renee Manenti will preach each evening April 14, 21& 28 from 6:30-8:30pm.
on the Passion, Death & Resurrection of Our Lord. Confessions will be heard Cost is $30. Pre-registration is
before & after the services in the UPPER CHURCH.
required. If interested please call Sr.
Kathleen at 718.236.3000.
COME JOIN US IN ST. A’s CHURCH FOR OUR WEDNESDAY NIGHT
LENTEN SERIES “FRANKLY” SPEAKING 7:30PM VESPERS & A
In your kindness please pray for
REFLECTION BY FOUR PRIESTS WITH THE FIRST NAME “FRANK.”
those who are sick
March 31, 2004
Msgr. Frank Caggiano
Service & the Diaconate
Marie, Accurso, Grace Albano,
Jenny Annarumma,
Louise Antrinoro, Carmela Atanasio,
The 2004 Annual Stewardship Appeal: Walk in the Presence of the Lord
The Diocesan goal is $4,535,400 to be used fund the ministries of: Catholic Carol Brooks-Fruner, John Brown, Steven
Charities (25%) $1,133,850 Education (25%) $1,133,850 Parish Outreach Bruntetti, John Brown, Rosa Calabrese,
Cameron Calderon, Jose Camacho,
(30%) $1,360, 620 Clergy Education (20%) $907,080. Our goal here at St.
Frank Cambria, Marie Carante,
A’s is $36,500. Any money over our goal comes directly here to St. A’s! WE
Carmine Cava, Erica Cavallieri,
HAVE RECEIVED ALMOST $19,400 in pledges so far.
Frances Chiarello, Peter Cianciotta,
13 TUESDAYS IN HONOR OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA with veneration of
the relic, continues this Tuesday after the 9a.m. Mass.
THE HOMELESS OUTEACH MININSTRY accepts clothing contributions, but
has a particular need for men's clothes-Jeans, T-Shirts, Sweaters, Shoes. Items
are to be clean, laundered and placed in a bag, left in front of the church doors
on 61st Street.
LECTORS & EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Holy Week assignments have been
posted on the sacristy bulletin board. A mandatory meeting and rehearsal walk
through has been scheduled for Thursday April 1 at 7:30p.m. in the Upper
Church. Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers assigned to Holy Thursday Mass at
7:30p.m., Good Friday Liturgy at 3p.m. & Holy Saturday at 8p.m. are to attend on
April 1.
Did you see "The Passion of The Christ" Movie?
JOIN MSGR. CASSATO FOR AN EVENING DISCUSSION, THIS FRIDAY
APRIL 2, from 7:30-9:30p.m. in our AUDITORIUM. The evening includes
prayer, a focus talk by Msgr. Cassato, two small group discussions, fellowship
and light refreshments in the spirit of Lent.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS this Friday, APRIL 2
3p.m. English (Lower Church) NO English Stations tonight at 7p.m.
8p.m. Italian (Upper Church) 9p.m. Spanish (Lower Church)
PLEASE HELP US DECORATE OUR UPPER & LOWER CHURCH FOR HOLY
WEEK & EASTER. Envelopes for flower offerings have been placed next to the
bulletins. Please return these donations today and next Sunday.
YOUR EASTER GIFT TO THE PARISH Please consider giving the parish an
Easter gift. There will be two collections on Palm Sunday & Easter Sunday.
Corine Colligan, Judy Cuda,
Bruce Dalton, Giavonna Marie Darcy,
Lucy D’Alessio, Joanm DeMeyer,
Philomena DiCurcio, Amadeo DiLullo,
Mary Dowgiallo, Roger Esposito,
Joseph Ferlazzo, Doreen Ganley,
Rose Gaccicone, Olga Garbat,
Michael Grieco, Fr. Benedict Groeschel,
Bob Hayes, Nicholas Lomangino,
Lawrence Klein, Rose Kirnard,
Elizabeth Lambertson, Scott Liell,
Camille & Matthew Liberti,
Rosemarie Liberti, Michael Lobisano,
John Henry Loria, Catherine Marra,
Rosa Matrascia, Trudy McGranaghan.
Beatrice McKenna, Lucia Montella,
Mother Angelica, Carol Muffoletto,
Rose Muia, James Nolam,
Mario Regina O’ Hannon,
Sr. Anita Paglia, CSJ
Cathy Petrik, Silvana Pintieili,
Margaret Pinckney, Oronzo Pistanza,
Robert Presstia, Susan Purdy,
Connie Puzzo, Caterina Ruggeri,
Frances Ryan, Armando Sariano,
Ryan Shaughnessy, Gerry Sullivan,
Rose Varano, Maria Verfenstein,
Ana Williams, Jeannette Wood,
Susan Yacovelli
In your kindness please pray
for those who have died…
John Puzio, Stanley Kopek,
OUR ANNUAL PARISH RETREAT at the Seminary of the Immaculate Francesco Palmeri, Nicholas D’Angelo
Conception from Fri. May 21 to Sun. May 23, retreat beginning at 7pm Friday & We send our prayers & condolences to
the deceased’s family.
ending Sunday after lunch. Cost. $135 for entire weekend. All rooms are private
with showers. Bus transportation $20 extra. $50 deposit due at the rectory. IF YOU WISH SOMEONE TO BE ADDED
Retreat Master: Fr. Ted Kazanecki.
TO THE SICK LIST, leave their name on
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION IN WASHINGTON D.C. Spend a day in prayer
asking for Mary’s intercession. A bus will leave St. A’s Sat. Oct. 30.
Arrangements can additionally be made for an overnight stay, leaving Friday
morning. Deposits will be taken in JUNE.
extension 24 of the rectory, spelling it
slowly, no later than Monday of each week.
THANK
YOU
KNIGHTS
OF
COLUMBUS for donating $300 from
their “Doo-Wop” Dance.
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
March 28, 2004
REGISTRATION FOR ST. ATHANASIUS SCHOOL CONTINUES THIS WEEK AS FOLLOWS:
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Pre-K – 7 Grade: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday – From 9-11am and 1-2pm Wednesday -from 9-11am
No applications will be accepted without: (1) Baptismal Certificate (2) Birth Certificate (3) Parish Envelope Number (If
you are a member of Saint Athanasius Parish and use it, otherwise you will be considered out of Parish) (4) Report Card
from last June and any educational or psychological testing results (ex. I.E.P.) (5) Immunization Data (6) Registration fee
of $100.00 per child at the time of registration for all new registrations. Acceptance is based upon the following criteria:
Readiness Level of the child detected during screening process. Is the family registered in the parish files? Has the family
contributed to the support of the parish on a regular? Does the family have other children already enrolled in the school?
Class Size.
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL BEEPERS, PAGERS & CELL $1,000 and small stones for $10,000. All memorials can be
PHONES IN ORDER TO BE IN PREPARATION FOR paid on an installment plan.
PRAYER & WORSHIP.
TRADITIONS OF LENT:
PRAYER, FASTING &
HOLY THURSDAY & EASTER VIGIL (Upper Church) ALMSGIVING. How can I come closer to Jesus this
MASS INTENTIONS ARE STILL AVAILABLE for a Lent? As part of our Lenten traditions we can give alms,
donation of $100 each mass. If interested, please come to which means caring for those less fortunate than us.
Maybe take a LENTEN SELF-DENIAL FOLDER, found
the rectory as soon as possible.
next to the bulletins. Each day we can sacrifice giving up
ROSARY FOR LIFE is prayed every Saturday after the something and placing the money in this folder. You can
9a.m. Mass for an end to abortion. INTENTION: That we return this folder during Holy Week or on Easter Sunday.
who believe in Jesus, the resurrection & the life, may
From the Nazareth Institute
defend life & help bring an end to abortion.
MONDAY MORNING LENTEN VIDEOS: VATICAN II: A
THE ELIJAH CUP is a chalice presented to a family, CIVILIZATION OF LOVE Beginning with Morning Prayer at
individual, or couple each Sunday to take home and use as 8:45a.m., followed by Mass at 9a.m. After Mass we meet in
a focal point while praying for an increase in vocations. To the Nazareth Institute on March 29 for a viewing of a video
schedule your week, please call the Pastoral Ministry Office & a short discussion until about 11a.m.
at
718-236-0124,
Ext.
24
or
email
WHAT ARE THE RCIA SCRUTINIES?
During the
StAPastoralMin@aol.com.
11:30am Mass this Sunday we continue with the Third
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD CONTINUES Scrutiny. The candidates celebrate these rites to ask God
EVERY SUNDAY AT THE 10a.m. MASS. Children leave for forgiveness of their sins & healing of their weakness so
the Church & go into the sacristy to listen to the Scripture that they may be ready to receive Holy Communion. This
Readings from a Children's Bible. They then return during week let us pray for Wanda Maria DelRosso, Jennifer Lam
the Offertory. LEADERS ARE NEEDED. Interested? Call & Jamie LoPresto who will celebrate Baptism, Confirmation
& First Communion; Rafael Diaz & Bohdana Skodova who
Pastoral Associate John Fruner at ext.24 of the rectory.
will celebrate Confirmation & First Communion & for Erica
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LENTEN BLOOD DRIVE SUNDAY MARCH 28 9a.m. – Dzedovich, Lindsay Errigo, Jamie Fregara & Salvatore
2:30p.m. in the Auditorium. - The Gift of Life! A perfect Tramontana who will celebrate Confirmation.
& unique way to help others is to donate a pint of blood. It
takes a special person who understands that making a WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LAY MINISTRY? Here
blood donation is an important life saving deed. Please at St. A’s we will host an introductory workshop on Lay
Ministry on 2 consecutive Thursdays, April 22 & April 29,
bring I.D. & know your Social Security Number.
7:30-9p.m. Given by Eileen Maguire, Pastoral Associate of
DO YOU NEED A MINISTER OF CARING? Is someone in St. Francis of Assisi Parish, the workshop promises to be a
your family ill, hospitalized or in a care facility (assisted lively couple of evenings. For further information or to
living or nursing home)? If you wish a visit or a phone call register, please call the St. A’s Pastoral Ministries Office on
from a MINISTER OF CARING, please call ext. 24 in the ext. 24, or email StAPastoralMin@aol.com
rectory.
LAST OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFESSION BEFORE
Our Original Monstrance has been refurbished
EASTER SUNDAY will be this Saturday April 3, from 4In memory of MADELINE & DOMINICK BARBIERI.
5p.m. & then on Holy Saturday, April 10 from 4-5p.m.
Remember Confessions in Italian will be available Monday,
SPRING BOOK DISCUSSION: “HOW CAN I FIND GOD?” Tuesday & Wednesday nights as part of the Italian Holy
We read the book at home & discuss it on 4 Thursday night Week Triduum of Prayer.
sessions from 7:30-9p.m. in May. Books can NOW be
purchased in the rectory for $15.
CLERGY APPRECIATION DAY Holy Thursday, as we
celebrate the institution of the Eucharist, we invite you to
Why not consider DONATING A LEAF OR STONE ON send our priests and deacon a card, letter or e-mail telling
OUR ST. ANTHONY-ST. JOSEPH TREE OF LIFE? A gold them how much we appreciate what they do for us. They
leaf is available for a donation of $1,800, a copper leaf for
especially need encouragement at this time of the year.
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
March 28, 2004
CONTINUA LA VIA CRUCIS OGNI VENERDI’-In
ELADA OLEMNE
preparazione per la Santa Pasqua, Ogni Venerdi’, alle
8:00PM si recita La Via Crucis interamente in lingua
ROCESIÓN DEL IERNES ANTO
Italiana nella chiesa di sopra. Venite numerosi.
Patrocinado por las parroquias de:
TRIDUO PASQUALE (Italian Triduum) La G.I.S.A. ha
SAN ATANASIO * SAN BERNADETTE * SAN DOMINIC
organizzato un triduo pasquale durante la settimana santa
per Lunedi’, Martedi, e Mercoledi’ il 5, 6, e 7 d’Aprile alle ore SAN FINBAR * SAN FRANCIS CABRINI * SANTA MARÍA
MADRE DE CRISTO *
8 di sera. Il celebrante del triduo sara’ il Rev. Rennee
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE
Manenti, padre scalabriniano. Il triduo si svolgera’ can la
SAN ROSALÍA – REGINA PACIS *
Santa Messa e l’omelia di Padre Rennee sulla passione,
SANTOS SIMÓN Y JUDAS
morte e resurrezione di Gesu’. Le confessioni saranno
9 DE ABRIL, 2004 – 8:00 p.m.
ascoltate prima e dopo la Messa nella chiesa di sopra.
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DONAZIONE DI SANGUE- Oggi, 28 Marzo potete donare
il vostro sangue qui nell’auditorio della nostra scuola dalle 9
del mattino alle 2:30PM. Questo e’ il modo ed il regalo
perfetto per aiutare persone malate. Da tenere presente che
per donare il sangue bignora essere in buone condizioni di
salute e presentare documenti di riconoscenza, ad esempio
la patente di guida ed il proprio numero del Social Security.
S
V
S
CON LA PARTICIPACIÓN DE SU EXCELENCIA
Rev. NICHOLAS Di MARZIO, Ph.D., DD
OBISPO DE BROOKLYN Y QUEENS
LOS CABALLEROS DE COLÓN PARTICIPARAN
CEREMONIA FINAL EN LA IGLESIA DE
SAN ATANASIO
LA PROCESSIONE DEL VENERDI’ SANTO ARRIVA A
SANT’ATANASIO! – Venerdi’ Santo, 9 Aprile, si terra’ la
SERMÓN EN ITALIANO A CARGO DE
tradizionale processione del Venerdi’ Santo. Come al solito
la processione inizia dal cortile della scuola Shallow a 65
Rev. STEVEN J. AGUGGIA
St. e 16 Ave alle 8pm e si cammina per le stade della nostra
VICE CANCILLER DE LA DIOCESIS
comunita’. Quest’anno la procesione terminera’ alla nostra
SEGUIDO POR
chiesa per la predica e venerazione della Santa Croce. Sua
LA
VENERACIÓN
DE LA CRUZ
Eccellenza Nicola DiMarzio, nostro vescovo, sara’ con coi
per questa processione. Non mancate a quest’evento
POR FAVOR TRAIGA SU PROPIA VELA PARA
eccezionale! Da non dimenticare che sempre in questo
LA PROCESIÓN
giorno di Venerdi’ Santo alle ore 5:30 del pomeriggio
avremo la Celebrazione della Passione del Signore in La procesión comenzará en SHALLOW JR. HIGH SCHOOL
(Calle 65 con 16 Avenida). Una derecha en la 18 Avenida y
lingua Italiana.
camino hacia arriba sobre la Calle 75. En la Calle 75 una
PELLIGRINAGGIO ALLA CHIESA DELL’IMMACOLATA izquierda y proseguirá a la 20 Avenida. En la 20 Avenida
CONCEZIONE A WASHINGTON D.C. Passa la giornata una izquierda y subirá hasta la Calle 65. En la Calle 65 con
a pregare chiedendo l’intercezione di Maria. Un’atubus Avenida 20 una derecha y proseguirá hasta la 21 Avenida.
partira’ da Sant’Atanasio il 30 Ottobre alle 6 del mattino e En la 21 Avenida una izquierda y subirá hasta la Calle 60.
ritornera’ alle 10 di sera. L’offerta e’ di $50 a persona. Se En la Calle 60 una derecha hasta Bay Parkway desde
desiderate, potete partire Venerdi’ pomeriggio con l’autobus donde hará otra derecha hasta la IGLESIA SAN
delle parrocchie vicinanti e ritornare Sabato alle 10 di sera. ATANASIO, localizada en el 2154 de la Calle 61.
Questo giorno include la celebrazione della Santa Messa, e
la recita del Santo Rosario. Unitevi a Washington a tutti i AYUNO Y ABSTINENCIA Les recordamos que durante la
vostri fratelli e sorelle di tutte le parrocchie di Brooklyn e Cuaresma, la Iglesia pide a sus fieles, entre los 7 y 60
años, abstenerse de comer carne los viernes. De igual
Queens. Le pronatazioni si accetteranno a Giugno.
mdo, les recordamos que el Viernes Santo la Iglesia pide a
Continuano i 13 Martedi’ in onore di Sant’Antonio di sus fieles entre los 14 y los 60 años, que guarden elayuno y
Padova iniziano il 16 di Marzo dopo la Messa delle nove del la abstinencia. (Catechismo de la Iglesia Catolia, # 12501253)
mattino. Ci sara’ la venerazione della relica.
SEMANA SANTA
Offerte alla chiesa – Siete pregati di usare le buste per le
vostre offerte alla chiesa. Vi invitiamo ad iscrivervi alla
nostra famiglia parrocchiana venendo in rettoria qualisi
giorno fino alle otto di sera.
Jueves Santo, Misa trilingue, a las 7:30pm
Hora Santa en Español, 10:30p.m.
Viernes Santo, Servicio de la Pasion del Señor,
Veneración de la Cruz y Santa Comunion (Español)
3p.m. en la Iglesia de Abajo (Lower Church)
CORTESEMENTE SIETE PREGATI DI SPEGNERE I Sabado Santo, Vigilia Pascual a las 8p.m. (Ingles, Italiano)
VOSTRI TELEFONINI CELLULARI E I VOSTRI BEEPER
Dia de Resurreción del Señor
QUANDO SIETE IN CHIESA E DURANTE LA SANTA
Misa en Español a las 9:45 a.m.
MESSA. GRAZIE.
La Iglesia de Abajo (Lower Church)