May 25, 2014

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
25-02 80th Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Telephone (718) 899-2801 Fax (718) 429-6404
Parish Web Site: www.olfatimaparish.org
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Rectory Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 am-12Noon, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Evenings: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm / Sun. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rev. Msgr. John E. Mahoney, Pastor
Rev. Michael Udoh, In Residence and Part Time Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Breen, P.E.
Rev. Edwin H. Lozada, In Residence
Rev. Patrick J. Frawley, In Residence
Rev. James Fedigan S.J., In Residence
Deacon Marco Lopez, Permanent Deacon
Ms. Leslie De Paz, Financial Secretary
Mrs. Anna Maria Mejia, Parish Secretary
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday Liturgy
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am
9:15 am - Family Liturgy (Sept. - May)
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
Weekdays:
Monday thru Friday
7:00 am & 8:30 am
Saturday - 8:30 am
First Fridays and Holy Days - As announced in the Bulletin
INFANT BAPTISMS
For children under 8 years of age, the sacrament is celebrated the
FIRST Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. The parents must register in
the parish office at least 3 weeks prior to the baptism. Both parents
and godparents are expected to attend one catechetical session in
advance, on the Tuesday before the baptism, at 7:00 pm.
SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Before being fully initiated into the sacramental life of the Church,
children over the age of 8 will need catechetical preparation through
the RCIC process. Teenagers and adults will participate in separate
RCIA processes.
CONFIRMATION and COMMUNION
For those already baptized, preparation for these Sacraments will take
place according to the person’s age and knowledge of the Catholic
Faith. For further information contact the Office of Faith Formation
Program.
MARRIAGES
Couples should contact the parish office at least six months in
advance to make the proper arrangements for the Sacrament of
Matrimony.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please contact the parish office.
Mrs. Cassie Zelic, School Principal
25-38 80th Street 429-7031
Sister Patricia Reills PBVM, Pastoral Associate &
Director of Faith Formation
25-02 80th Street 457-3457
Mrs. Josephine Sanges, Director of Music
Mr. Stephen Smith, Principal Organist
Mr. José Aquino, Trustee
Mr. John Blaney, Trustee
HORARIO DE MISAS en español
Domingo
10:30am
Jueves
7:00pm
Dias Festivos: Se publica en el boletín.
EL BAUTISMO DE NIÑOS
Solamente para los niños menores de los 8 años de edad, se celebra
el sacramento el SEGUNDO y el CUARTO domingo del mes a las
2:00pm. Es preciso que los padres se inscriban en la parroquia por
lo menos tres semanas antes del bautismo. Ambos padres y padrinos
deberán asistir a una instrucción catequética, la noche del Martes
anterior al bautizo a las 7:00 pm.
SACRAMENTOS DE LA INICIACION CRISTIANA
Con el propósito de participar plenamente en la vida sacramental de
la Iglesia, los niños mayores de los 8 años de edad, necesitarán
prepararse en el proceso de Iniciación Cristiana Para Niños. Los
jóvenes y los adultos se preparán separadamente en el proceso del
RICA.
CONFIRMACION Y COMUNION
La preparación para estos Sacramentos se cumple según la edad de
la persona y su conocimiento de la Fe Católica. Para más información comunicarse con la Oficina de Formación de la Fe.
MATRIMONIOS
La pareja deberá hacer su solicitud en el despacho pastoral por los
menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda, para entrevistarse
con el sacerdote e iniciar la preparación matrimonial.
UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS
Comunicarse con el despacho pastoral.
RECONCILIATION
A priest is available for Confessions on Saturday afternoon from
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. You can also make an individual appointment.
RECONCILIACION
El Sacramento se celebra semanalmente los sábados de las 3:30 a las
4:30 pm. También se puede fijar una cita para la Confesión otro día
de la semana con un sacerdote.
PARISH DEVOTIONS
Our Lady of Fatima Novena and Rosary
Monday 7:30 pm
DEVOCION EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO
Ultimo Viernes de cada mes.
6:00 pm - Confesiones - Rosario - Novena
7:00 pm - Misa
First Friday: Exposition 10:00 am / Holy Hour 6:30pm, followed
by Benediction & Mass at 7:30 pm.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The people of Samaria accepted the
word of God preached by Philip; they received the Holy
Spirit (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17).
Psalm — Let all the earth cry out to God with joy
(Psalm 66)
Second Reading — Act with gentleness and reverence
toward all, so that when you are maligned those who defame you will be the ones put to shame (1 Peter 3:15-18)
Gospel — I will not leave you orphans, but will come to
you (John 14:15-21)
SATURDAY, MAY 24
8:30 am - Mary Fabrizi
5:00 pm - Philip Iodice
SUNDAY, MAY 25
8:00 am - Magdalena & Dante Pagano
10:30 am - Luis Alonso & Mario Mera
12:00 pm - Mary Heiser (Living)
5:30 pm - For the People of the Parish
MONDAY, MAY 26
7:00 am - NO MASS
8:30 am - Antoinette Mosunich
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:2616:4a
Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday:Acts 17:15, 22 —18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14
Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23;
Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension)
Friday:
Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23
Saturday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4-6; Lk 1:39-56
Sunday:
Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16;
Jn 17:1-11a
TUESDAY, MAY 27
7:00 am - Angela & Mary Grilli
8:30 am - Joseph DenDekker Jr.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
7:00 am - Trudy, Asit, Amrick Singh
8:30 am - McHale Family
7:00 pm - Maria Caballero
THURSDAY, MAY 29
7:00 am - Michael Vida
9:00 am - Edward J. Mahoney
12:00 pm - Jose & Ana De Paz
7:00 pm - Misa Comunitaria
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Thursday:
Saturday:
FRIDAY, MAY 30
7:00 am - Bernard Mistretta
8:30 am - John & Johanna Blaney
7:00 pm - Misa Divino Niño
Sixth Sunday of Easter
St. Philip Neri; Memorial Day
St. Augustine of Canterbury
The Ascension of the Lord
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SATURDAY, MAY 31
8:30 am - Frank & Betty Stocks
5:00 pm - Msgr. Edward Breen (Living)
Ordination Anniversary
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
10:30 am - Asnoroildo Murillo
12:00 pm - Agatino Andronaco
5:30 pm - Ignaz Magdits
Please pray for the sick: Ana Beatriz &
Maria Cristancho, Guillermina DeBesser,
Alejandro Tavarez, Olivia Murillo, Marco
Antonio & Vanessa Alvarez, Nobuko Tange
Please pray for the deceased: Francisco & Rufina
Cristancho, Isabel Girado, Maria M. Almonte, Carlos
H. Perez, Armando Eladio Garcia, Eustacia Ligardo
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura —Pedro y Juan les impusieron las manos,
y recibieron el Espíritu Santo (Hechos 8:5-8, 14-17).
Salmo — Que aclame a Dios con alegría toda la tierra
(Salmo 66 [65]).
Segunda lectura —Cristo murió en la carne, y luego resucitó por el Espíritu (1 Pedro 3:15-18) ó 1 Pedro 4:13-16.
Evangelio — Yo rogaré al Padre y les dará otro Protector.
No los dejaré huérfanos (Juan 14:15-21) ó Juan 17:1-11a.
CONGRATULATIONS
Our parish community joyfully extends prayerful congratulations to Msgr. Edward Breen, our Pastor Emeritus,
and Father Jack Newell, our Sunday Assistant, who are celebrating the 56th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination
on May 31st. May God continue to bless them!
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 25, 2014
“I will ask the Father, and he will give you . . . the Spirit of truth.”
“Yo le rogaré al Padre y él les enviará . . . el Espíritu de verdad”.
— John 14:16–17
MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE
Monday, May 26th is Memorial Day. Please note that there will be NO MASS at 7:00 A.M.
and the church will be locked after the 8:30 AM Mass. There will be NO EVENING NOVENA.
The rectory will be open from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. only.
El lunes 26 de Mayo “MEMORIAL DAY” no habra misa de 7 de la mañana, solamente Misa
a las 8:30 am. NO HABRA NOVENA por la noche. La iglesia se cerrará, despues de la misa de
las 8:30 am. La Oficina de la rectoria estara abierta de 9 AM a 5 PM.
CONFIRMATION
Congratulations to the young people and adults who were confirmed by Bishop Cisneros last Wednesday.
COLLECTIONS
May 18, 2014 - $5,528.00
Poor Box - $110.00
Second Collection - $2,091.00 (Maintenance Fund)
May 19, 2013 - $6,802.00
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Our sincere thanks for your generosity during the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal. Your gifts and pledges will
have a lasting impact on or ability to serve the People of God here in Brooklyn and Queens.
As of May 12th our parish had 136 pledges for a total of $52,233 which represents 97% of our parish goal
($53,901). This means that less than 15% of our registered parish families have already pledged almost 100% of our
parish goal! Your generosity is crucial to providing vital pastoral, charitable and educational ministries throughout the
Diocese and all gifts, great or small, help us to do God’s work. We thank ALL who have pledged so far and urge
every family to make an effort to support the Appeal. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL MONIES RECEIVED OVER
THE GOAL WILL BE RETURNED TO THE PARISH AND WILL ASSIST US IN MEETING OUR MANY EXPENSES!
May God bless each one of us for responding to this call with so much enthusiasm and generosity!
ASCENSION THURSDAY
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This Thursday, May 29 is the Solemnity of the Ascension and a Holyday of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated as follows:
Wednesday, 5/28 – 7:00 P.M.
Thursday, 5/29 – 7:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 12 Noon, 7:00 P.M. (Spanish)
FIESTA DE LA ASCENSION
El Jueves, 29 de mayo es día de la Ascención y día de obligación. Las Misas serán celebradas asi:
Miercoles, 5/28 – 7:00 P.M. y Jueves, 5/29 – 7:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M., 12 Noon, 7:00 P.M. (Español)
ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY
Mass on Saturday, June 7th at 5:00 P.M.
Tuesday, June 10th Breakfast at the Buccaneer Dinner
Admission: $10.00
PARISH CALENDAR MEETING
Our Annual Calendar Meeting will take place on Monday, June 9th at 8:00 P.M. in the rectory. All parish
groups and organizations should be represented at this meeting or should submit their proposed calendar
of events to the rectory office by that date.
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Dear Parishioners,
On this Memorial Day Weekend we remember with prayerful gratitude all those who have served
in the defense of our nation. Anyone who has visited Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C.
and seen the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier cannot help but be moved by the spirit of sacrifice that is so
clearly evident there. Let us pray for all our deceased veterans and for all who continue to serve in our
country’s armed forces. May the Lord protect, guide and strengthen them and their families!
Msgr. Mahoney
Queridos Feligreses:
Este fín de semana en el Día Conmemorativo recordamos en oración y con gratitud a todos
aquellos que han servido en la defensa de nuestra nación. Cualquiera que haya visitado el Cementerio
Nacional de Arlington en Washington DC y ha visto la tumba del soldado desconocido, no puede dejar
de sentir el espíritu de sacrificio que es muy evidente en ese lugar. Oremos por todos nuestros veteranos
fallecidos y por todos los que continúan sirviendo en las fuerzas armadas de nuestro país. Que el Señor
los proteja, los guie y fortalesca a todos ellos y a sus familias!
Mons. Mahoney
MOTHER DAY DANCE REPORT
We are pleased to report that the Mother Day Dance, held on Saturday, May 10th, brought in a total profit of $7,761
for the parish! MANY THANKS WHO HELPED TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE!
INFORME DEL BAILE Y CENA DEL DIA DE LA MADRE DÍA
Queremos informarles que el evento del día de las Madres, que se celebró el sábado 10 de mayo se recaudo un
total de $7,761 en beneficio de la parroquia! MUCHAS GRACIAS a todos los que ayudaron a hacer esto posible!
The School of Evangelization / Pastoral Institute announces the commissioning of
Dorothy K. Lehman
As a Lay Pastoral Leader for the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL GIVES BACK
Our Lady of Fatima should share in the profits. For each car, truck or van,
running or not. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church
$50/100 per vehicle. Maybe you don’t have a vehicle, but a family member,
friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle in their driveway that they
would like to dispose of. Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at
(718) 491-2525. Thanks for your participation!
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS!
THE DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE ON JUNE 7, 2014
The cost is $45.00 per person.
This Course will be held at:
Our Lady of Fatima
25-02 80 Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Class 1: Saturday, June 7th, 2014
Time: 9:30 am—4:00 pm
Call today 631– 360-9720
Driver Education Consultants
AVISO ESPECIAL
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Recordamos a todos nuestros feligreses que el
We remind our parishioners that the rectory
estacionamiento de la rectoría es SOLO para
parking lot is to be used ONLY BY PARISH
el uso del CLERO Y PERSONAL DE LA RECTO-
CLERGY AND STAFF. We also ask that NO
RIA. También le pedimos que no estacione
CARS BE PARKED IN THE GRASSY AREA
coches en la zona de césped entre la iglesia y
BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND RECTORY. This
la rectoría. Los violadores serán multados y
is illegal and violators will be ticketed and
remolcados a costo del dueño del carro.
towed at owner’s expense.
Outreach will present a special charity performance of the Big Apple Circus benefiting all of Outreach’s Programs
and Services on Wed. May 21st at 6:30 PM in Cunningham Park. Tickets are $40, $35, $27 and $15. To reserve
tickets call Outreach 718-847-9233 Ext. 2310, seating is limited.
Bereavement Program
St. Joan of Arc Pastoral Ministry Office - 82 Street & 35 Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY
Mondays - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
April 28th, May 5th, 12th, 19th, June 2nd, 9th and 16th
Facilitators: Sr. Alice Reichmeider, OP & Sr. Maryann McHugh, CSJ
Support group for anyone who experienced death of spouse, parent, sibling, relative or friend.
To Register call Sr. Maryann (718) 533-9519
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Our Lady of Fatima Parish will soon be introducing the option of ON-LINE GIVING to our parishioners.
Further information will be given on the weekend of May10-11.
GIVE BLOOD - SAVE LIFES
Donating blood saves lives! Please donate blood at our next blood drive scheduled on
Sunday, June 22, 2014 from the hours of 8:15 am to 2:15 pm in the Rectory Basement.
To be eligible to donate, you must be between the ages of 17 - 75 (16 year olds need
parental consent, and donors ages 76 and above need a signed doctor’s letter), weigh at
least 110 pounds and be in good health. The blood you donate can save up to three lives
because each donation is broken down into parts and given to different people. For more
information on donating blood, visit the New York Blood Center online at
www.nybloodcenter.org.
DONAR SANGRE SALVA VIDAS
Donar Sangre, salva vidas! Por favor done sangre; la próxima donación de sangre es
el domingo el 22 de junio, 2014 de las 8:15am a las 2:15 pm en el sótano de la rectoria.
Para ser un donador elegible, debe tener entre los 17-75 años (jóvenes de 16 años debe tener consentimiento de los padres y los donadores de 76 para arriba necesitan permiso firmado por el doctor) el peso
debe ser por lo menos de 110 libras y estar con buena salud. La sangre que done puede salvar 3 vidas
porque cada donación es dividida en partes y dada a diferentes personas. Para más información de
donación de sangre visite New York Blood Center a www.nybloodcenter.org.
RETIRED RELIGIOUS COLLECTION
More than 40,000 religious women and men who dedicated their lives to God and to helping others now need your
help. Your donation to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps with living expenses and the cost of health care for
elderly religious who have no pension and only minimal Social Security benefits. Please be generous.
COLLECTA ESPECIAL PARA RELIGIOSOS Y RELIGIOSAS JUBILADOS
Mas de 40,000 mujeres y hombres religiosos dedicaron su vida a Dios y a la ayuda de los demás ahora necesitan
la ayuda de ustedes. Su donativo al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos ayudara con el costo del cuidado de la
salud y manutención de los religiosos de edad avanzada que no tienen pension y solo reciben beneficios mínimos
del Seguro Social. Les rogamos que sean generosos.
Annual COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR - Feria de Salud
Inviting everyone for the Health Fair on Saturday, June 7th, 2014
Invitando a todos a la Feria de Salud el dia Sabado, 7 de junio de 2014
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Most Precious Blood Church
32-23 36th Street, Astoria, NY
Bring the kids for the FUN of it! Clowns, face painting, balloons, goodies.
Free health screenings, Free Refreshments, Free Giveaways
Traiga a los niños! Payasos, pinta caritas, globos, golosinas.
Exámenes de salud gratuitos, refrescos gratis, regalos gratis
PRO-LIFE CORNER –
“It (the abortion killing center) represents a place women go and are left
confused because they do not hear the truth about abortion and their choices. They are in a sense
abused by the medical procedures that are performed without quality medical instructions/information.
It’s a tragic place “Abby Johnson,
ALZHEIMER’S ADULT DAY PROGRAM
You can bring your loved one to our program with confidence while you take care of personal Business, to work, or just to be
alone for a few hours to regroup. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Let us help you because we care.
Door to door transportation
157-16 65th Avenue - Flushing, NY 113467 Tel: 358-3541
ENCUENTRO DE PAREJAS 2014
Cuatro (4) reuniones para disfrutar juntos, analizar detalles de su relación y crecer con la ayuda de Dios.
Sábados Mayo 10, 17, 24 y 31 de 7 PM-10 PM Lugar: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Fatima—Sótano de
la rectoria. Por favor llamar a Yvonne Peña 347-426-7924 o por email [email protected]
PARISH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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ASCENSION THURSDAY
May 29th
PARISH CALENDAR MEETING
Monday, June 9th at 8:00 PM