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 25
8:30 am - Francesco Verber
5:00 pm - Alain Ballera
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
9:15 am - Dorothy Gabrowski
10:30 am - Esnedad de Jesus Rangel
12:00 pm - Angelina Manniello
5:30 pm - Salvatore & Frances Lauria
MONDAY, JANUARY 27
7:00 am - Souls of Purgatory
8:30 am - Alice Jones
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28
7:00 am - Matilde Spani and
Constance Carghill
8:30 am - Camy Labossiere
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
7:00 am - Mark LaPointe
8:30 am - Luz E. Saldana (Living)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
7:00 am - Angelina Camusci
8:30 am - Mary Fabrizi (Anniversary)
7:00 pm - Misa Comunitaria
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — God has restored the land, and brought
great joy to the people. (Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3).
Psalm -The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27).
Second Reading — Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth:
As there is one Christ, so too must there be no divisions
among you. (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17).
Gospel — After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes
throughout Galilee (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22
Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday:2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14;
Mk 4:21-25
Friday:
2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11;
Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41
Sunday:
Mal 3:1-4; Ps24:7-10; Heb2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time;
Catholic Schools Week
Monday:
St. Angela Merici
Tuesday:
St. Thomas Aquinas
Friday:
St. John Bosco; Chinese New Year 4712
Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
7:00 am - Angela & Mary Grilli
8:30 am - John & Cindy Garthland
7:00 pm - Misa Divino Niño
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
8:30 am - Rita Clymer
5:00 pm - Joseph & Rose Avitabile
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
9:15 am - Frank Decanio
10:30 am - Ena J. Henriquez de Barrios (Anniversary)
12:00 pm - Gretano Fiammi
5:30 pm - Anthony Pettolina
Please pray for the sick: Rosemary Terio,
Jennifer Garcia Yepes, Olivia Murillo,
Margaret Grabowski, Lourdes Gonzalez
Daniel Alonzo, Lola Vong, Jose Gonzalez,
Maria Gonzalez
Please pray for the deceased: Carmen Collazo,
Rosa Maria Jimenez, John Valdes, Pedro Pablo
Muñoz, Barbara Romero de Muñoz, Floresmila
Roldan
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — El Señor glorificó el distrito de los
gentiles (Isaías 8:23 — 9:3).
Salmo — El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación
(Salmo 27 [26]).
Segunda lectura — Les ruego que se pongan de acuerdo, que
no haya divisiones entre ustedes (1 Corintios 1:10-13, 17).
Evangelio — Jesús les decía: “Cambien su vida y su
corazón” (Mateo 4:12-23 [12-17]).
MISA DE NUESTRA SRA. DE ALTAGRACIA
Debido a la tormenta de nieve del pasado martes vamos a
honrar a Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia en el 10:30 AM.
Misa de hoy.
ALTAGRACIA MASS
Because of last Tuesday’s snow storm we will honor Our
Lady of Altagracia at the 10:30 AM. Mass today.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 26, 2014
Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.
Ármate de valor y fortaleza y en el Señor confía.
— Psalm 27:14
FASHION SHOW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
There will be an important meeting for the Parish Fashion Show Executive Committee on this Tuesday,
January 28th at 7:00 P.M. in the rectory.
COLLECTIONS
January 19, 2014 - $5,225.00
Poor Box - $80.00
Second Collection – $2,454.00 (Deficit Reduction)
January 20, 2013 - $6,200.00
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2013 FINAL REPORT
Our parish ended last year’s Appeal with a total of 229 pledges (13 less than the previous year).
Parish Goal: $53,901
Amount Pledged: $62,899
Amount Paid: $62,114
THANK YOU to ALL THOSE who supported the Appeal. Please note that the 2014 Appeal will be starting soon!
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
LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary is coming back at Our Lady of Fatima Church!
Let’s pray and spread devotion to Our Blessed Mother in Heaven.
You can help by joining the LEGION OF MARY. Duties include a
weekly meeting and apostolic work, such as visiting families of newly
baptized, home-bound parishioners, local nursing home residents, or
other work. We hope to begin our meetings soon on Wednesday
mornings, after the 8:30 Mass in the rectory basement.
For more information call Christine at 718-458-2632 or Agnes at
718-426-6521 or the rectory.
PASTORAL PLANNING COUNCIL
The next meeting of our Parish Pastoral Council will take place on Wednesday, January 29th at 7:30 PM in the rectory.
PRO-LIFE CORNER - It is written in Psalms: “They shed innocent blood, the blood of their sons and their
daughters…and the land was polluted with blood…” The innocent blood of our preborn is polluting our land
through decriminalized abortion.
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Dear Parishioners,
Today marks the beginning of CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK. The education and formation of
young people has been a long and outstanding tradition here at Our Lady of Fatima. Since 1949, when
the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart were brought to the parish by Father Lenihan, our first pastor, we
have been blessed with the many benefits and blessings of quality Catholic Education. That tradition is
carried on today by our fine Principal, Mrs. Cassie Zelic and the dedicated faculty and staff of Our Lady
of Fatima School. To all them we express our sincere gratitude for their devotion to the children who
have been entrusted to them. Let us pray for the students of our school and their families that they may
always appreciate the great blessing of a Catholic Education!
Msgr. Mahoney
Queridos Feligreses:
Hoy es el comienzo de la Semana de las Escuelas Católicas. La educación y la formación de los
jóvenes ha sido una larga y destacada tradición aquí en Nuestra Señora de Fátima. Desde 1949,
cuando las Monjas Grises del Sagrado Corazón fueron traidas a la parroquia por el padre Lenihan,
nuestro primer párroco, hemos bendecidos con los muchos beneficios y bendiciones de la Educación
Católica de calidad. Esa tradición se lleva a cabo hoy por nuestra querida Directora, Sra. Cassie Zelic
Zelic su facultad y el dedicado personal de la escuela de Nuestra Señora de Fátima. A todos ellos les
expresamos nuestra sincera gratitud por su dedicación a los niños que les han sido encomendados.
Oremos por los estudiantes de nuestra escuela y sus familias para que siempre puedan apreciar la
gran bendición de una educación católica!
Mons. Mahoney
S AV
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PARISH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
Catholic School Week
Begins January 26th to February 1
Fashion show committee meeting
Tuesday, January 28th at 7:00 P.M.
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, January 29th at 7:30 P.M.
FASHION SHOW
Saturday, February 15th, 2014
7:00—11:00 P.M.
Storm Date, Saturday March 1st
PASTORAL INSTITUTE
Foundations for Ministry Program
Are you thinking about volunteering for a parish ministry? Are you already in ministry or part of the Parish Pastoral Council but
need an update on the teachings of the Catholic Church? Perhaps the Pastoral Institute’s Foundations for Ministry Program is
for you! This 10 week program, designed for adult learners, covers a different topic each week. For example, The Emerging Role
of the Laity; Jesus: His Message, His Ministry; and One Church, Many Faces. Classes begins in February and are being offered
in Brooklyn and in Queens in English and Spanish. If you are interested, please ask the pastor for a copy of the registration form
or go to http://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/fmp for more information. Registrations online only! For more information contact the
Pastoral Institute at 718-281-9556 or at [email protected].
El Programa de Fundamentos Para los Ministerios
¿Estás pensando en dar tu tiempo en un ministerio parroquial? ¿Ya estás colaborando en un ministerio ó es parte del Consejo
Pastoral de la Parroquia, pero quiere actualizar su conocimiento de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia Católica? Tal vez el programa
Fundamentos Para Los Ministerios ofrecido por el Instituto Pastoral, es para usted! Este programa de 10 semanas, especialmente diseñado para estudiantes adultos, trata sobre un tema diferente cada semana. Por ejemplo, El Papel Emegente de los
Laicos; Jesús: Su Mensaje, Su Ministerio, y Una Iglesia, Muchas Rostros. Las clases comienzan en febrero y se ofrecerán en
Brooklyn y en Queens en Inglés y Español. Si usted está interesado, por favor pregunte al párroco para obtener una copia del
formulario de información o vaya al http://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/fmp para más información. Las inscripciones se tomarán en
línea solamente! Para más información póngase en contacto con el Instituto Pastoral al 718-281-9556 o en [email protected].
FRANCISCAN SPIRIT TOURS
Franciscan Friars are leading several upcoming pilgrimages to Holy sites around the world during the Spring and
Summer 2014.
“CANONIZATION OF JOHN PAUL II & JOHN XXII - Franciscan Italy”
“Footsteps of John Paul II—Poland/Prague”
“Shrines of France” - Paris/Lourdes/Lisieux/ St. John Vianney/Nevers
“Holy Land - The Living Rosary”
“Medugorje - Journey to Peace”
“Fatima”
“Guadalupe/Mexico, Our Lady in the New World”
“The Camino/Santiago de Compostelo”
“Catholic Ireland”
For more information, or to arrange a private, custom pilgrimage, please contact Franciscan Spirit Tours toll free
at 800-631-1128 646-736-7964 (in New York City); or [email protected] or in the web at
www.FranciscanSpiritTours.com.
ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE)
We have 40 adults registered to take our ESL classes. The classes will be given on
Saturdays from 9:00 AM—12 Noon and Fridays from 7–10 PM or 6-10 PM, Fridays
schedule will be decided with the majority of students. We are in need of volunteers
to teach the classes in February. We will try seeking funding in the future.
You only need to speak English to teach the class. Please contact Sister Pat
at 718-457-3457 for more information.
ESL (INGLES COMO SEGUNDO IDIOMA)
Tenemos 40 adultos registrados para tomar clases de ESL. Las clases se darán
los sábados de 9:00 am a 12 del mediodía y viernes de 7-10 PM ó de 6-10 PM,
el horario del viernes será decidico por la mayoría de estudiantes. Estamos
necesitando voluntarios para empezar las clases en febrero.
Usted sólo necesita hablar Inglés para enseñar las clases. Por favor, póngase en
contacto con la Hermana Pat al 718-457-3457 si necesita más información.
Our Lady of Fatima
Church
1st Annual Parish
Fashion Show
Saturday, February 15th, 2014
7:00 PM— 11:00 PM
JOIN US WITH SOME FRIENDS
FOR A NIGHT OUT!
ENTRANCE TICKETS $20
Raffles 3 for $10
TEENS AND ADULTS ONLY
All tickets available at the rectory