Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

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.olfparish.catholicweb.com
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. Carlos Canales OFM Cap., Parochial Vicar
Rev. Michael Udoh, In Residence and Part Time Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Breen, P.E.
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 7:00pm.
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.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11
8:30 am - Edward Malloy
5:00 pm - Sister Kathleen Waters O.P.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
9:15 am - Loretta Worthington
10:30 am - Ursula Barrios
12:00 pm - Donal & Teresa Connell
5:30 pm - Joey Lopez
MONDAY, JANUARY 13
7:00 am - Cesare & Maria Cichi
8:30 am - Nohemy Henato & Family
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14
7:00 am - Mr. & Mrs. Harold Doyle
8:30 am - Rose Fantana
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15
7:00 am - Elvia de Arregui
8:30 am - Jack Packett
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16
7:00 am - Nicholas Di Giovanni
8:30 am - Laurence Kennedy
7:00 pm - Misa Comunitaria
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17
7:00 am - William Heiser
8:30 am - Agata & John B. La Galbo
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the
LORD upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations
(Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7).
Psalm — The Lord will bless his people with peace
(Psalm 29).
Second Reading — Jesus was anointed by God with the
Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good
(Acts 10:34-38).
Gospel — A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus
as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased
(Matthew 3:13-17).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14‑20
Tuesday:
1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21
Wednesday:
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10
Thursday:
1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25
Friday:
1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 21
Saturday:
1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7
Sunday:
Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
The Baptism of the Lord
Monday: First Week in Ordinary Time; St. Hilary
Friday:
St. Anthony
Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary;
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
8:30 am - Purgatorial Society
5:00 pm - Sam Speranza (Anniversary)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
9:15 am - Joseph & Rose Avitabile
10:30 am - Amparo Martinez
12:00 pm - Clotilda Marzuli
5:30 pm - Michele & Cecilia Pinto
Please pray for the sick: Leona Boxer,
Emma Jean Humprey, Gladys Carbono,
Rosemary Terio, Laura Fitzsimmons
Please pray for the deceased: Daniel Sinchi,
Attilio Mircovic, Charles Losito, Guillermo
Rivera Cruz,
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — He aquí mi siervo a quien he dado mi
espíritu. Él les enseñará mi justicia a las naciones
(Isaías 42:1-4, 6-7).
Salmo-El Señor bendecirá a su pueblo con paz (Salmo 29).
Segunda lectura — Dios ha proclamado la paz por
Jesucristo, el Señor de todos. Dios ha ungido a Jesús por el
Espíritu Santo y el poder (Hechos 10:34-38).
Evangelio — Cuando Jesús fue bautizado por Juan, el
Espíritu Santo descendió sobre él (Mateo 3:13-17).
NEW YEAR
AÑO NUEVO
The object of a new year is not that we should
have a new year, but rather that we should
have a new soul.
El objectivo de un año nuevo no es tener un
nuevo año sino tenere una nueva alma.
The Baptism of the Lord
January 12, 2014
A voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Oyó una voz que decía, desde el cielo: “Éste es mi Hijo muy amado, en quien tengo mis
complacencias”.
— Matthew 3:17
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Today we celebrate a Festival of Parish Unity and Cultural Diversity. The Festival will be
held in Donnelly Hall from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. There will be Great Food, Beverages,
Music and Dancing. Admission is $5 for Adults and Children are Free!
ALL ARE WELCOME, SO PLEASE COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US!
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Parish Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 14th at 7:30 P.M. in the rectory.
COLLECTIONS
January 5, 2014 - $4,499.00
Poor Box - $152.00
Second Collection – $1,681.00 (Utility Fund)
January 6, 2013 - $6,075.00
PARISH SUPPORT
We remind all of our parishioners that the parish depends upon your regular financial contributions in order to meet
our many expenses. We thank all those who have tried to increase their weekly contributions.
God bless you for your generosity!
Les recordamos a todos los feligreses que la parroquia depende sobre sus contribuciones para cumplir con todos
nuestros los gastos. Les agradecemos a todos aquellos que tratan de aumentar sus contribuciones semanales.
Dios los bendiga por su generosidad!
41st ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE
Pilgrimage to Washington DC - Wednesday, January 22, 2014
The diocesan Office of Government Affairs is sponsoring free buses, departing from
Queens, at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston and the parish of
Resurrection Ascension in Rego Park. Call early to reserve a seat on a bus!
Call Liz Purnell at 718-499-9705
St Agnes Academic High School
OPEN HOUSE - High School Information Night
For 8th grade girls and transfer students
Thursday, January 23, 2014
6-7:30 P.M.
13-20 124th Street
College Point, NY
Phone: 718-353-6276
PRO-LIFE CORNER - “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid
bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” He sees what we do and what we do not do to help
end abortion. The only voice the preborn have is our own.
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Dear Parishioners,
This Sunday celebrates the Baptism of the Lord, which officially ends the Christmas Season and
begins the Season of Ordinary Time. We remember today Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan River by John
the Baptist and the inauguration of His public ministry. Our liturgical celebration also reminds us of our
own Baptism, our membership in God’s Family of the Church and our sharing in the mission of Jesus.
All of us, by Baptism, are called to lives of ministry and service. In practical terms, this means that we
are to be “givers” not “takers,” asking not what the parish can do for me, but what can I do for my parish.
Let us, therefore, embrace the spirit of Pope Francis who challenges all of us to bring the spirit of love,
mercy, compassion and generosity to our community.
Msgr. Mahoney
Queridos Feligreses:
Este domingo se celebra el Bautismo del Señor, que oficialmente termina la temporada de Navidad
y comienza la estación del tiempo ordinario. Hoy recordamos el bautismo de Jesús en el río Jordán por
Juan el Bautista y la inauguración de Su ministerio público. Nuestra celebración litúrgica también nos
recuerda nuestro bautismo, nuestra pertenencia a la familia de Dios en la Iglesia y nuestra participación
en la misión de Jesús. Todos nosotros, por el bautismo, estámos llamados a una vida de ministerio y
servicio. En términos prácticos, esto significa que vamos a "dar" y no a "tomar", no preguntando lo que
la parroquia puede hacer por mí, sino lo que yo puedo hacer por mi parroquia. Por lo tanto, adoptemos
el espíritu del Papa Francisco, que desafía a todos a llevar el espíritu de amor, de misericordia, de
compasión y de generosidad a nuestra comunidad.
Mons. Mahoney
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PARISH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
International Festival
Sunday, January 12th at 1:00—3:00 PM
Parish Finance committee meeting
Tuesday, January 14th at 7:30 PM
Mass in honor of Our Lady of Altagracia
Tuesday, January 21st at 7 PM
FASHION SHOW
Saturday, February 15th, 2014
CELEBRACION EN HONOR A
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA ALTAGRACIA
Protectora del Pueblo Dominicano
Martes 21 de Enero del 2014
Misa 7:00 P.M.
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Fatima
25-02 80 Street, East Elmhurst NY 11370
Todos estan invitados a participar
Our parish will celebrate a Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Altagracia
Tuesday, January 21st 2014, at 7:00 P.M.
Patroness of the Dominican Republic
All are welcome
Our Lady of Fatima
Church
1st Annual Parish
Fashion Show
Saturday, February 15th, 2014
7:00 PM— 11:00 PM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Especially for Stage Lighting & Design
Also Needed:
White Christmas Lights and Spotlights
(Will be returned - attach a label or tag with your name and phone number)
For information call or
Text Mara at 917-754-1042