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.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. Msgr. Edward J. Breen, P.E.
Rev. Michael Udoh
Rev. Edwin H. Lozada
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.
Mrs. Cassie Zelic, School Principal
25-38 80th Street 718-429-7031
Sister Patricia Reills PBVM, Pastoral Associate &
Director of Faith Formation
25-02 80th Street 718-457-3457
Mr. John Cook, Music Director & Organist
Mr. José Aquino, Trustee
Mr. John Blaney, Trustee
HORARIO DE MISAS en español
Domingo
10:30 am
Jueves
7:00 pm
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
2:00 pm. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MARRIAGES
Couples should contact the parish office at least six months in
advance to make the proper arrangements for the Sacrament of
Matrimony.
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.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please contact the parish office.
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.
PARISH DEVOTIONS
Our Lady of Fatima Novena and Rosary
Monday 7:30 pm
First Friday: Exposition 10:00 am / Holy Hour 6:30pm, followed
by Benediction & Mass at 7:30 pm
RECONCILIACION
El Sacramento se celebra semanalmente los sábados de 3:30 pm a
4:30 pm. También se puede fijar una cita para la Confesión otro día
de la semana con un sacerdote.
DEVOCION EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO
Ultimo Viernes de cada mes.
6:00 pm - Confesiones - Rosario - Novena
7:00 pm - Misa
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
8:30 am - Loretta Worthington
5:00 pm - Edward Malloy
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
10:30 am - Jose Radel Sanchez
12:00 pm - Antonio Dabao Sr.
5:30 pm - Silvano Cvecic
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
7:00 am - Ratenben & Ramdas Bhatia
8:30 am - Laura Guerrero
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
7:00 am - Alma Gregoric
8:30 am - Frank Mastorides
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
7:00 am - John Parente
8:30 am - John W. Baer
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
7:00 am - Angela & Mary Brilli
8:30 am - Anthony Curto
7:00 pm - Misa Comunitaria
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
7:00 am - Fr. Eugene Donnelly
8:30 am - Diego & Marcelina Arcilla
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Whenever anyone who had been bitten
by a serpent looked at the bronze serpent, they lived
(Numbers 21:4b-9).
Psalm — Do not forget the works of the Lord! (Psalm 78).
Second Reading — Christ Jesus, though he was in the
form of God, did not regard equality with God something
to be grasped (Philippians 2:6-11).
Gospel — God so loved the world that he gave his only
Son so that those who believe might have eternal life (John
3:13-17).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17
Tuesday:
1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5
Wednesday:
1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13; Ps 33:2-5, 12, 22
Thursday:
1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28
Friday:
1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15
Saturday:
1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14
Sunday:
Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Monday:
Our Lady of Sorrows
Tuesday:
Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian
Wednesday: St. Robert Bellarmine
Friday:
St. Januarius
Saturday: Ss. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
8:30 am - Purgatorial Society
5:00 pm - Loretta Nicotra
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
8:00 am - Fiore & Concetta Esposito
9:15am– Margaret Butler
10:30 am - Ramona Altagracia Tavarez
12:00 pm - Mary Fabrizi
5:30 pm - Cecilia Parra de Medina
Please pray for the sick: Katrina Kalcoli
Gomes, Edmund Doughty, Cathy Medina,
Jose de Jesus, Rita Morris, Rita del Valle,
Elizabeth Jennifer
Please pray for the deceased: Msgr. Edward J. Breen,
Bernardo Granada, Victoria Ellazar, Josefina Cabrera,
Juanita Valentin, Manuel Arismendy, Zoila Rosa
Ortiz, Sara Juarez, Carmen Perdomo, Graciela Alvarez
SPECIAL COLLECTION
Bishop DiMarzio has asked all parishes to take a Special
Collection to provide humanitarian relief and pastoral
support for our brothers and sisters in the Middle East.
We will have a Second Collection on the weekend of
October 4-5 for this purpose.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Cuando los que habían sido mordidos
por las víboras miraban a la serpiente de bronce se curaban
(Números 21:4-9).
Salmo — No olvidemos las hazañas del Señor (Salmo 78).
Segunda lectura — Porque Jesucristo asumió la forma de
un esclavo, Dios lo exaltó (Filipenses 2:6-11).
Evangelio — El Hijo del Hombre tiene que ser puesto en
alto para que todos los que creen en él tengan vida eterna
(Juan 3:13-17).
Memorials
The BREAD and WINE are given in
loving memory of Jeanny Belokostolsky.
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 14, 2014
Christ Jesus emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness.
Cristo se anonadó a sí mismo tomando la condición de siervo, y se hizo semejante a
los hombres.
— Philippians 2:7
MASS BOOK for 2015
The 2015 Mass Book will officially open on Thursday, October 16th and Friday, October 17th
from 9:00 am - 11:30 am and from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Kindly bring your list of your Mass
intentions requests, so that we may help you more accurately. Remember we cannot take requests
by mail or over the telephone. Thank you!
EL LIBRO DE LAS MISAS
El Libro de Misas del 2015 se abrira el jueves 16 de octubre y viernes 17 de octubre de 9:00 am a 11:30 am y de
despues de 1:00 pm a 3:00 pm. Para ayudarles mejor, por favor traiga su lista completa. Recuerden NO se pueden
separar las misas ni por correo ni por telefono. Gracias!
COLLECTIONS
September 7, 2014 - $6,092.00
Poor Box - $141.00
Second Collection - $889.00 (Catholic University)
September 8, 2013 - $5,679.00
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
CONGRATULATIONS– WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL IN PLEDGES, BUT WE WANT TO GO WAY, WAY OVER
THE GOAL! 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 August 26th our parish had 173 pledges for a total of $59,583 which represents 110.3% of our parish goal
($53,901). Of this amount, $53,321 has already been paid. This means that about 17% 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. WE STILL NEED 70 ADDITONAL PLEDGES TO
EQUAL LAST YEAR’S TOTAL OF 242. PLEASE HELP US!
May God bless each one of us for responding to this call with so much enthusiasm and generosity!
SPECIAL MEMORIALS
The parish provides opportunities for special donations for various special intentions, which can be for the living or the deceased:
BREAD & WINE (used at Mass) for a week - $30
ALTAR CANDLES for a week - $25
SANCTUARY LAMP for a week - $25
The intentions of the donors will be printed in the bulletin.
For further information, please contact Anna Maria at the Rectory office Monday-Friday (Office Closed from 12-1:00 PM)
PRO-LIFE CORNER – 41 years of decriminalized abortion is a generation, totaling 57,000,000 dead
babies and is a tragic loss to the future of our nation. “The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of
world that it leaves to its children.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
REST IN PEACE, MONSIGNOR BREEN
Dear Parishioners,
Early on Monday September 8th, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
the High Priest called home one of His faithful servants, Msgr. Edward J. Breen.
Msgr. Breen was ordained in 1958 and was a dedicated teacher in the Diocesan Minor
Seminary System, both in Brooklyn and in Douglaston, Queens. Among his many
students were Msgr. Brennan, Father Frawley and myself. In early 1987. Msgr. Breen
assumed the pastorate of Our Lady of Fatima, succeeding the beloved Msgr. John
Rudden. He truly loved this parish and its parishioners, and he served with great
priestly dedication and zeal. He retired as Pastor in 2004 and was named Pastor
Emeritus. Even after his retirement Msgr. Breen continued to exercise his priestly ministry here. Several
weeks ago he moved from the rectory to the Senior Priest Residence in Douglaston, a building he had
lived in for 20 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. His Funeral Mass was
celebrated here on Saturday, September 13th by Bishop DiMarzio and many priests. It is our sincere
prayer that he has already heard these words of our Divine Savior: “Well done, good and faithful servant!’
Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation and peace of his dear sister, Irene.
Msgr. Mahoney
DESCANSE EN PAZ, MONSIGNOR BREEN
Queridos Feligreses:
El día lunes, 8 de septiembre, en la fiesta de la Natividad de la Santísima Virgen
María, el Sumo Sacerdote llamo a casa a uno de Sus fieles siervos, Monseñor Edward
J. Breen. Monseñor Breen fue ordenado sacerdote en 1958 y fue un profesor dedicado
en el Sistema Diocesano Seminario Menor, tanto en Brooklyn como en Douglaston,
Queens. Entre sus muchos estudiantes estuvieron Mons. Brennan, Padre Frawley y
yo mismo. A principios de 1987, Monseñor. Breen asumió el pastorado de Nuestra
Señora de Fátima, sucediendo al amado Mons. John Rudden. Él realmente amaba a
esta parroquia y sus feligreses, y se desempeñó con gran dedicación y celo sacerdotal. Se retiró como
Pastor en 2004 y fue nombrado Pastor Emérito. Incluso después de su retiro Mons. Breen continuo
ejerciendo su ministerio sacerdotal aquí. Hace ya varias semanas él se mudó de la casa parroquial
hacia la Residencia de Sacerdotes Mayores en Douglaston, un edificio que había en el que él vivío
durante 20 años. Él sera extrañado por todos los que lo conocieron y amaron. Su Misa Funeral se
celebró aquí el sábado 13 de septiembre por el Obispo DiMarzio y muchos sacerdotes. Es nuestra
sincera oración que el ya ha escuchado estas palabras de nuestro Divino Salvador: "Hiciste bien,
mi fiel y buen siervo!!!". Por favor, oren por el descanso de su alma y por el consuelo y la paz de su
querida hermana, Irene.
Mons. Mahoney
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS!
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!
CATECHISTS AND ASSISTANTS
We will have a meeting for all Catechists and Assistants on Tuesday, September 16th, 7:00 PM at the Rectory Basement in
the Fatima Room.
North Queens Homeowners Civic Association Of Jackson Heights, Inc.
The North Queens Homeowners Civic Association will meet on Thursday, September 18th at 7:30 PM at the
Lexington School. The speaker will be Holly Gemme from Social Services. All are welcome.
RCIA/ Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (18 and over)
Adults who would prepare for Baptism, Eucharistic, Confirmation (Full Initiation) and adults who
would be interested in preparing for Eucharistic and /or Confirmation can pick up registration forms
in the rectory. We will be starting classes in October.
RCIA/Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (Mayores de 18 años)
Los adultos serían preparados para Bautismo, Eucaristia y Confirmación (Completa Iniciación) y
los adultos quienes quieran prepararse para la Eucaristia y/o Confirmación pueden recoger la
Registración en la rectoria. Las clases empezarán en el Octubre.
SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
We are still accepting Registration for our Sunday Religious Education Program. Come and
register at the Religious Education Office. Everyone should be registered before Sept. 21st.
ALL children who attend Public Schools are urged to attend from Grades 1 through 8. High School students who
desire to receive the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation are welcome to sign up as well. They will be
instructed according to their age group at whatever time is best.
EDUCACION RELIGIOSA DOMINICAL
Estamos aceptando inscripciones para nuestro programa de Educación Religiosa Dominical. Vengan y registrense antes
del 21 de setiembre en la Oficina de Educación Religiosa.
Todos los niños que asisten a las escuelas públicas se les insiste participar en especial los grados 1-8.
Los estudiantes de High School que desean recibir los sacramentos de la Eucaristía y de la Confirmación
quedán invitados a inscribirse y serán puestos en clases de acuerdo a su edad.
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PARISH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
FOURTH ANNUAL PARISH GOLF OUTING
Monday, September 22nd
WELCOME to our 4th Annual
Our Lady of Fatima Church
Golf Classic
Monday, September 22nd, 2014
CLEARVIEW PARK GOLF COURSE
Golf Registration: 10:30 - 11:00 A.M.
B.B.Q. for Golfers: 11:00 A.M. - 12 P.M.
Golf Starts at 12 Noon
Golfers: $175.00 per golfer
Includes Greens fees, golf cart, BBQ and Dinner
Dinner only (6:00 PM - 8:00 P.M.) - $50.00
Signage:
Hole Sponsorships: @$150
Hole in One Co-Sponsorships $200
Longest Drive Co-Sponsorships $150
Closest to pin Co-Sponsorships $150
Table Sponsorships @$300
Event Co-Sponsorships @$500
Dinner Co-Sponsorsihps @$500
Donations of raffle prizes are greatly appreciated and acknowledged.
Contact:
Bernard Smyth @ 917-361-0421
John Blaney @ 917-440-1056
_______________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE PRINT
Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
Phone # Home/Business: ____________________ Cell: _________________
#______ of Golfers @$175
Total: $ _________________
Please list the names of Golfers on reverse side.
#______ Dinner only @$50
Total: $ ________________
Sponsorship: Select from above:_____________________ $ __________
Please make your check to Our Lady of Fatima Church and return to:
Our Lady of Fatima Church
25-02 80th Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Thank You!