FAX: (718) 919-2265 E-MAIL: info@smdpp.org WEB

REV. ALONZO Q. COX, PASTOR
RECTORY OFFICE: 583 THROOP AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11216 TELEPHONE: (718) 574-5772
FAX: (718) 919-2265 E-MAIL: info@smdpp.org WEB: stmartindeporresparish.org
OFFICE HOURS: MON.-FRI 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
Dear Parishioners,
The rectory staff and I, early last week, learned of the sudden passing of longtime Our
Lady of Victory parishioner and usher, Mr. Aldwin Joseph. His death caught everyone by
surprise as that previous Sunday he had manned his post at the Throop Avenue entrance. In
the days following, parishioners shared with me their memories of Mr. Joseph. One
remarked that when she first met the dreadlock-sporting Trinidadian disc jockey she did not
know what to make of him. Nevertheless, she extended to him a warm greeting. Her act of
Christian hospitality spurred him to make Our Lady Victory Church his spiritual home,
where he faithfully worshipped and served God for many years. My last fond memory of
Mr. Joseph was seeing the pride he took in assisting with the parish's annual Father's Day
barbecue.
His funeral service was held late last Sunday in the Frank J. Barone Funeral Home. A
number of his fellow parishioners and ushers attended to pay their last respects as well as to
offer the family their condolences. At the service, many of us learned of Mr. Joseph's
generosity and loyalty. Family members recalled how no matter the hour of the day---or for
that matter who it was---if you needed a place to stay his home was always open. And
along with a place to rest your head, he would offer guests a plate of callaloo. In addition,
his loved ones told stories of how he would come to their aid or defense when facing
personal difficulties. No one, it appeared, gave a member of his family a hard time without
facing him, first.
The Joseph family invited me to say a few words at the service. I remarked that when
confronted by the death of a loved one, we ought to do three things. First, offer God thanks
and praise for the gift of this person and the time he or she spent among us. Second, pray
for the repose of their soul, imploring the Most Just Judge to forgive our loved one's sins
and admit them to the joys of heaven (2 Mc 12: 41-44). And lastly, pray for ourselves, as
no one knows the appointed hour of their passing. However, the Christian ought not to fear
the grave's certainty. The Apostle Paul once wrote, "'Death has been shallowed up in
victory.' Where, O death is your victory? Where, O death is your sting?.... But thanks be to
God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Cor. 15: 54-57). The Son
of God, for our sake, tasted death in order that all may know the glory of the Resurrection.
In your kindness, please pray for Mr. Aldwin Joseph, as well as for the family he leaves
behind. Tuesday, August 16th, would have been his 55th birthday. That morning, the 8 AM
Mass, at OLV, will be offered in his memory.
Eternal rest grant unto Aldwin, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he and
the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Holy Rosary Church
139 Chauncey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Mass Schedule
Sunday: 9:00 AM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM
Our Lady of Victory Church
583 Throop Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Mass Schedule
Sun.: 7: 30 AM & 10: 15 AM
Mon. to Fri.: 8 AM
St. Peter Claver Church
29 Claver Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Mass Schedule
Sat.: 5PM Su n.: 11: 30 AM
Mon. & Wed.: 12 Noon
1st Fridays 12 Noon
HOLY DAYS: as announced
In Christ,
Fr. Daniel O. Kingsley
St Francis of Assisi Catholic
Academy
718-778-3700
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JULY 24TH, 2016
PARISH CLERGY & STAFF
Fr. Daniel O. Kingsley, Parochial Vicar
Dcn. Balfour Thompson, Permanent Deacon
Ms. Angela Matamoro, Bookkeeper
Ms. Paulitiana St. Hilaire, Secretary
Ms. Alice Sorensen, Music Director
Mr. Humberto DaCosta, Buildings /Grounds
Sun.
Mon.
Tue.
SCHOOL OF FAITH FORMATION:
There is ongoing registration for our School of Faith
Formation. Registration forms can be found in the back
of each church. Registration fee is $25.00 per child.
Please talk to the faith formation representative in your
church: Ms. Michelle Joseph – OLV, Mr. Kenneth
Wed.
Callahan – SPC or Mrs. Joyce Cochran – HRC.
Sat.
Thu.
Fri.
SACRAMENTS:
Anointing of the Sick
Please call the Rectory to make arrangements.
Baptism
Scheduled for the fourth Sunday of each month. Parents are
required to schedule an appointment with a Priest four weeks
prior to Baptism.
Confession
Saturdays from 4-4:45PM at St. Peter Claver, Holy Rosary
Church, every Sunday from 8:15 to 8:45. Or call the rectory
for an appointment.
Marriage
Birthday
blessings for
Ramieen Brown
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by Christ and to the spread of His Word by the actions
of our daily lives. We, the Roman Catholic Parish of St.
Martin de Porres, formed from the tri-church unity of
Holy Rosary, Our Lady of Victory and St. Peter Claver
churches is led by the Spirit and committed to becoming
one in Humility, Faith and Love. In community and
nourished by the Eucharist, we journey together
realizing that our strength is in our commitment to the
Church founded by Christ and to the spread of His
Word by the actions of our daily lives.
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. For
those who are interested in becoming Catholic or if you
have not received all of the sacraments of initiation
please contact Fr. Cox, Fr. Kingsley or Mr. Ken Callahan
to inquire about our ongoing RCIA program.
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CO L 2:1 2- 14 LK 11: 1- 13
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J E R 1 4:1 7- 22 PS 79: 8, 9, 11 A ND 1 3
MT 13: 36 -4 3
7/27
J E R 1 5:1 0, 1 6 - 21 PS 59: 2- 3, 4, 10 -1 1,
1 7, 18 MT 13: 44 -4 6
7/28
J E R 1 8:1 -6 PS 14 6:1 B- 2, 3 -4, 5- 6A B
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7/29
J E R 2 6:1 -9 PS 69: 5, 8 -1 0, 1 4 J N
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J E R 2 6:1 1- 16, 24 PS 69: 15 -1 6, 3 0- 31,
3 3 -3 4 MT 1 4:1 -1 2
Sat. Jul. 23rd, 2016
5:00PM
 R.I.P. Uzelaine Emanuel Labossiere
Sun Jul. 24TH, 2016
7:30AM
 R.I.P. Mavis Clarence
9:00AM
10:00AM
11:30AM
Arrangements must be made seven (7) months prior to the
wedding.
7/24
 R.I.P. Kenneth Cooper Sr.
Birthday Blessings for Seuzzet & Jashaan Brown
 R.I.P. Robert Dufont
 R.I.P. Monsignor Jack Waldron
Prayers for Sick and Homebound
Ian Kellman, Brunhilda Watson, Bebe Lewis, Nettie
Allman, Danly Bailey, Hamilton Sylvester, Christabel
Gomes, Anthony Jerome, Gwendolyn Knight, Dorothy
Gall, Deryck Shung Sr., G.P. Phillips-Lashley.
Parish Membership
All new families are welcome to the Parish and
encouraged to become actively involved in parish
societies and activities. New parishioners should
register with ushers or at the Rectory as soon as
possible. Parishioners are asked to use the weekly
envelopes in making their contributions.
HAPPY 97TH BIRTHDAY
Mr. JOHN EVERETT
Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.
JULY 24th, 2016
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
School Of Faith Formation
There is ongoing registration for our
School of Faith Formation. Registration
forms can be found in the back of the
churches. Registration fee is $35.00 per
child. If you have any questions regarding
registration
please
contact
Michelle
Joseph, our parish Director of Religious
Education.
Parish 2017 Event Calendar Meeting
There will be a meeting with heads of parish
societies on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at
10:00 AM at SPC’s Lower Church Hall to
fully discuss the parish events calendar for
2017. Therefore, heads of societies are
asked to fill out a ‘Request for an Event
Form’ and submit them to the Parish Office,
or to Estella White-McDuffey, Eric Holder, or
Gabriel Caesar by or before the meeting
date. The forms can be found at the
entrance of the church or call the Parish
Office for a copy.
Sunday Mass Obligation
While summer is a time for fun and
relaxation, please remember that we still
have an obligation to attend daily and
weekly Mass. Please invite your family who
has been away from the church to attend
Mass with you.
Labor Day Mass & Parade.
Monday, September 5th, Mass will be said at
10:00 AM at St. Matthew’s Church (Eastern
Parkway & Utica Ave.) with procession on
Eastern Parkway immediately afterwards.
For more information you may contact
Doreen Mondesir at (917) 873-3337.
The FATHER’S HEART FOOD PANTRY are
asking for volunteers
to assist at
the Pantry in Manhattan, Saturday,
July 30th, from 8 AM to 12 noon.
For more information, please
contact Tonya Channell at (347)
248-9619.
OPERATION BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Think it’s too early to think about school
supplies? Not for Operation back-to-School
Supplies?
SMDPP Rosary Society is
accepting donations of School supplies to be
distributed to the youths of the Parish on
August 21st. You may bring your donations
to the rectory or leave them with an usher
after the Masses at HRC, SPC and OLV. For
more information, you may call the rectory at
718-574-5772.
Parish Mass Book
The Mass intention book is available for
Mass intentions. Please note that only one
intention per mass, except for the Sunday
10:15, which is a multiple intention Mass. An
intention is $15.00. You may make intentions
for one of our Sunday or weekday Masses.
The Parish office hours are from
8:30am to 12:00PM on Fridays
during July and August until
after Labor Day.
Patriotic Rosary Celebration On Saturday
August 27th, 2016
beginning from 1:00
PM at HOLY ROSARY
CHURCH, the Rosary
will be recited on
behalf of our Nation
seeking the maternal
intercession of Mary.
Please join us for a fellowship barbecue in the
garden after prayers.
Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.