March 13, 2016 - Our Lady of Angels Parish

Church of Our Lady of Angels
Rev. Kenneth J. Calder, Retired; in Residence
Rev. Jason N. Espinal, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Richard M. Lewkiewicz, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, VF, Pastor
Deacon Edward S. Gaine
Deacon Charles R. Hurley
Ann O’Brien, Director of Religious Education
Tele: 718-748-6553
Margaret Jones, Pastoral Care Minister
Tele: 718-836-7200 ext. 112
Soraida Puente, Spanish Ministry
Tele: 718-836-7200 ext. 102
Holy Angels Catholic Academy
337 - 74th Street Brooklyn, NY 11209
Mrs. Rosemarie McGoldrick, School Principal
Tele: 718-238-5045
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT  March 13, 2016
STRAIGHT LINES
“God writes straight with crooked lines,” the
saying goes. The power of Paul’s testimony that
everything is junk but knowledge of Jesus and the
power of his resurrection is a straight enough
message. And, God knows, Paul had a crooked
journey before his blinding insight straight from God.
Through Isaiah, God reminds us all that the past
great works were as nothing compared to the new
creation. “Can’t you see it?” we are asked, as if we
are still wandering along our crooked lines.
And there is no straighter line than that between
the woman whose misery is intense and the God
whose mercy in Jesus is deeper and more acute. You
just can’t beat this kind of good news.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Rectory: 7320 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11209
Telephone: (718) 836-7200 / Fax: 718-238-2466 / Website: www.ourladyofangelsparish.org
SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016
WEEKDAY MASSES:
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm & Spanish Mass: 6:30pm
Sunday: 7:15, 9:00, 10:30, 12 noon & 5:00 pm
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday-Friday: 6:45, 8:30, 11:45am / Saturday: 8:30 am
SACRAMENTS:
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 11:00 AM - Noon — 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Thursdays before First Friday & Eves of Holy Days:
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Sacrament of Baptism
Celebrated at 12:30pm – on the Second Saturday of the
month.
And at 1:30pm - on the Fourth Sunday of the month.
Baptismal Preparation
Please contact one of the priests or the deacon to schedule
an appointment.
(Please bring child’s birth certificate to interview.)
Anointing of the Sick
Following the 8:30 AM Mass on First Saturday of each month.
DEVOTIONS
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Weekdays after the 8:30 AM and 11:45 AM Masses
Miraculous Medal Novena
Wednesday after 8:30 AM and 11:45 AM Masses
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Thursday following the 11:45 AM Mass
Benediction at 4:00 PM in Christ the King Chapel
Eucharistic Devotion - First Fridays
Following 11:45 AM Mass — Benediction at 1:10 PM
PARISH SERVICES
Al-A-Non - Meets in the Pine Room on Thursday nights
at 8:00 PM. Please join us.
Our Lady of Angels Human Resources Center &
Food Pantry
Located at 336 - 73rd Street. Telephone number is
718-680-6344. Hours of operation are Mondays,
Wednesdays, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
O.L.A’s Caregiver Support Group
Provides support and resources and meets every 2nd and
4th Wednesday from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM in the St. Joseph
Center. Entrance at 336 - 73rd Street Lower Level.
For more information call 718-680-6344.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Beginners meet every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:45 PM
in the Pine Room. Regular meeting follows at 8 PM.
Our Lady of Angels Leisure Club
The Club meets Thursdays at 12:00 PM in the gym
and is open to all Men & Women 55 and over.
All are Welcome.
SATURDAY, March 12th
8:30 Deceased Members of Perrotta & Ferraro Families
5:00 Louis Wierszylo (Msgr. Noone)
6:30 Rosa Rios - In Loving Memory (Fr. Espinal)
SUNDAY, March 13th
7:15
9:00
10:30
12:00
5:00
Joseph Murphy (Msgr. Noone)
Flavia Natale (Fr. Espinal)
Joan Hajjar - 1st Anniversary (Msgr. Noone)
Maria & Luigi Pulice & Ida Pulice (Fr. Lewk)
OLA Parishioners (Fr. Lewk)
MONDAY, March 14th
6:45 Purgatorial Society
8:30 Peter Goebel
11:45 Roseann Whalen
TUESDAY, March 15th
6:45 John Duane
8:30 August Schwendeman
11:45 Roseann Whalen
WEDNESDAY, March 16th
6:45 Harold Reilly
8:30 Mary J. Kerrigan & The Kerrigan Family
11:45 Ralph Sorrentino
THURSDAY, March 17th
6:45 Rose, Peter & Joseph Reilly
8:30 St. Patrick
11:45 Nicholas Borgia Sr.
FRIDAY, March 18th
6:45 John Duane
8:30 Julia Hastings
11:45 Vincent Ferrailoli
SATURDAY, March 19th
8:30 Lisa & Thomas Kenny\Margaret & Patrick Bumo
5:00 Raffaele & Maria Urrico (Msgr. Noone)
6:30 Accion de Gracias a San Jose (Fr. Espinal)
Por Favores Recibidos
SUNDAY, March 20th
7:15
9:00
10:30
12:00
5:00
The Schwendeman Family (Msgr. Noone)
Fusco & Perrone Families (Fr. Espinal)
OLA Parishioners (Msgr. Noone)
Mary & Patrick McLoughlin (Fr. Lewk)
Giuseppe Gallo (Fr. Lewk)
Dear Parishioners,
Today, we will have the “In Pew Solicitation” for the Annual Catholic Appeal. I hope as many as
possible will be able to participate in this Appeal which is vital to the life of our diocese.
Gratitude is the word for today for the following reasons:
1) Bishop Massa’s pastoral visit to our parish last Sunday. Everyone present was
impressed by his homily and the Parish Staff, the Pastoral Planning Council and the Finance Council
appreciated the discussion he led in the friary.
2) Father Kevin Cronin, O.F.M.’s three day Lenten Retreat. Obviously, Father’s presentation
at the Masses on the weekend whetted the appetites of so many of us. The attendance was great and Father’s
message was so helpful during this Year of Mercy. In your name and in the name of us priests, I thank him
for the graces he brought to OLA.
3) The St. Patrick-St. Joseph Show with Anthony Kearns was a great success and I am grateful
to all the sponsors, those who purchased tickets, those who took chances on the 50/50, M and M Caterers,
Arnie and Maria Fusco, Eileen Bongiorno, Dominic O’Regan and Vinny Estenez. Harry D’Onofrio won the
50/50 and we all congratulate him.
This Thursday will be St Patrick’s Day and all are invited to the Cavanagh Room for soda bread after
the 11:45am Mass, which will be celebrated in church.
This Saturday will be St. Joseph’s Day and all are invited to the Cavanagh Room for Italian pastries
after the 8:30am Mass.
Next Sunday will be Palm Sunday and we will have a procession from the courtyard where the palm
will be blessed at the 6:30pm Vigil and the 10:30am and 12:00pm Masses.
Next Monday, March 21st, will be Reconciliation Monday and the Sacrament of Reconciliation will
be available from 3:00pm to 9:00pm.
The second collection on Palm Sunday will be the Easter Gift to the parish. Thank you for your
consideration of the needs of the parish.
Let’s pray for each other
Msgr. Kevin B. Noone
March 06, 2016 - $11,577
March 08, 2015 - $10,001
1,278 attended the 6 Masses March 5th and March 6th
BIBLE DISCUSSION MEETINGS FOR ADULTS
BIBLE DISCUSSION MEETINGS for adults are held
every Monday from 1 - 2:30 P.M. and 7:30 - 8:45 P.M. in the
Msgr. Cavanagh Meeting Room (enter the school from the
Memorial Yard).
In the afternoon we will discuss Romans 14:1ff. Teaching:
Religious “Rules”.
In the evening we will discuss Acts of the Apostles
18:18ff. Doctrine: Baptism. All are welcome.
PURGATORIAL SOCIETY
Recently Enrolled:
Maureen Doherty
Mary Guarino
Lydia Correa
Henry Schalk
Giuseppe Pagano
May the Souls of the Faithful Departed,
through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen.
RCIA Meeting - Wednesday at 7 P.M. in the Msgr.
Cavanagh Room. Topic: Open Session. All are welcome.
ADULT CONFIRMATION - Classes for Adult
Catholics who have not received the Sacrament of
Confirmation will begin on March 30th. Call Father Lewk
at the rectory (718-836-7200) for information and a
description of what is needed.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Night Sessions meets Friday nights
from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on March 18, 2016
Day Sessions meets Saturday mornings
from 9:30am to 10:30am on April 2, 2016
We welcome
the newly baptized
into our parish family
Amaya Desire Villafranco-Velasquez
Mairim Sofia Villafranco-Velasquez
Brianna Alisha Nuñez
Amy Alisha Nuñez
Karla Giraciela Anchahua Alvares
Julia Rose Perez
Savannah June Botelho
******************************************
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB
Next meeting will be Monday, March 21, 2016
at 7:30pm in the Msgr. Cavanagh Room.
The tle is: “The Life of Violet Grant”
by Beatrice Williams
MENS’S BOOK CLUB
Next meeting will be Monday, March 28, 2016
at 7:30pm in the Msgr. Cavanagh Room,
The book is: “America the Strong”
by William J. Bennett
John T. E. Cribb
******************************************
2015 TAX STATEMENTS
2015 TAX STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO
ALL UPON REQUEST. TO HAVE A
STATEMENT MAILED TO YOU, PLEASE CALL
THE RECTORY 718-836-7200 AND ASK FOR
EXTENSION 123. THANK YOU.
IN ADDITION, FOR ALL THOSE WHO MADE
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GENERATION OF
FAITH CAMPAIGN, YOUR TAX STATEMENT
WAS MAILED TO YOU DIRECTLY FROM THE
DIOCESE.
I consider everything as a loss
because of the supreme good of knowing
Christ Jesus my Lord.
— Philippians 3:8
MESSAGE FROM THE OLA PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC)
During the first weekend of April, May and June, after each Mass, members of the
Pastoral Planning Council (PPC) will be in the vestibule to listen to your parish concerns and ideas for the
future. Come and say HELLO.
*************************************************************************************
PROJECT ANDREW at OUR LADY OF ANGELS
Project Andrew is an opportunity for young men to learn more about the priesthood by joining one of
our Diocese Bishops and other priests and seminarians from the Brooklyn Diocese for prayer, dinner, and
conversation. On Sunday, April 17, 2016, Our Lady of Angels (school cafeteria), 337 74th Street, Brooklyn,
is hosting Project Andrew from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Special Guest is Bishop Ray Chappetto.
For more information or to RSVP contact the Diocese Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or
[email protected]
************************************************************************************
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICAR GENERAL
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
PAX CHRISTI’S 34TH ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY WAY OF THE CROSS
Join with nearly 500 people in the largest public Christian peace witness in New York City. The Way
of the Cross is a modern-day Stations of the Cross, witnessing for peace and justice in the streets of our city.
This year’s theme is, “Living Lives of Mercy with Care and Compassion; Looking with the Eyes of Mercy”.
At each Station we reflect on our participation in a world still characterized by crucifixion. The walk begins at
8:30 AM on March 25th at 47th Street between First and Second Avenues, proceeds along 42nd Street and
ends on 42nd Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues around noon. For more information, please call
Pax Christi Metro NY at (212) 420-0250.
**************************************************************************************
SCHOOL OF EVANGELIZATION, OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN
The Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday,
April 23, 2016 at ST. Simon and Jude Church located at 185 Van Sicklen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223. The
Wedding Anniversary Mass will begin promptly at 11:00 AM and Bishop Cisneros will be the main celebrant.
All couples married in the Catholic Church are invited to attend with their families. Special
recognition will be given to couples who are celebrating their 25th, 50th and 75th Anniversary. All
registered couples will receive a personalized certificate and those couples in attendance will have their
picture taken with the Bishop. Light refreshments follow the Mass.
Registration should be completed by the parish by April 4, 2016.
*************************************************************************************
CATHOLIC ADULT CLUB OF ST. BERNARD
2055 East 69th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234
The Catholic Adults of Brooklyn will be having their “Over the Rainbow Dance” on Saturday, April 2, 2016
at St. Bernard Hall at 8:30pm to 12:30am.
There will be a DJ, dancing, buffet, unlimited beer, wine, and soda, door prizes and a great time to be had by
all. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 at the door.
More information can be obtained by calling:
Lou (718) 376-2441; Michael (718) 209-8241; Mary Ann (718) 376-8294
ST.PATRICK’S DAY & ST. JOSEPH’S DAY
at OUR LADY OF ANGELS
On St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday March 17th after the 11:45AM Mass we will serve Irish Soda bread with
tea or coffee in the Cavanagh Room to celebrate this feast.
On St. Joseph’s Day, Saturday, March 19th after the 8:30AM Mass we will serve Italian pastries with
tea of coffee in the Cavanagh Room to celebrate this feast.
********************************************************************************************************
Our ANNUAL ST. PATRICK / ST. JOSEPH CELEBRATION was a great
success, and all who attended had a great afternoon. Our 50/50 Raffle grossed $8,250.
Harry D’Onofrio, a parishioner of OLA went home with $4,125.
Congratulations to Harry and his family.
A special thanks to all who participated to make this a successful event.
Wishing you a happy and blessed St. Patrick and St. Joseph Day, and see you next year.
**************************************************************************
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Monday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Fifth Sunday of Lent;
Daylight Saving Time begins
Julian Calendar Lent begins
St. Patrick
St. Cyril of Jerusalem; Abstinence
St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin
Mary; Spring begins
INSPIRED SCRIPTURE
The study of inspired scripture is the chief way
of finding our duty.
—St. Basil the Great
SPECIAL ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION WITH
ANDY COONEY & PHIL COULTER IN CONCERT
Dominican Village, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Dominic in Amityville, will host a benefit
concert in the NYCB Theatre in Westbury on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 3 PM.
CELTIC CROSSINGS in concert will feature “Irish America’s favorite son “Andy Cooney and Ireland’s
legendary songwriter and performer Phil Coulter, accompanied by the Irish Pop Ensemble, Hibernian
Festival Singers and special guest Geraldine Branagan.
Tickets can be purchased directly through Dominican Village or TicketMaster.com. Tickets now on sale
$69.50 or $54.50. For more information, please call Dominican Village at (631) 842-6618.
**********************************************************************************
A LENTEN FILE SERIES …
Join Msgr. Hardiman of St. Patrick RC Church
Sunday, March 13th - 2:00 pm
for a movie and discussion, in St. Patrick Catholic Academy Auditorium
March 13th:
Full of Grace (Mary of Nazareth spends her final days helping the church
regain its original encounter with the Lord)
*********************************************************************************
3RD ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE
In Memory of MATHIEW JOHNSON
Mathiew Johnson enjoyed life and made every moment count. He felt very strongly that if you
could help someone in need, you should. Mathiew, along with his mother June, donated blood many times
in Bay Ridge over the years. His family agreed, there is no better way to honor Mathiew than to sponsor a
life saving blood drive in his name.
Join us in helping save lives as Mathiew always did!
REMEMBER --- EVERY DROP COUNTS!!
Tuesday, March 15th
3pm - 7:30 pm
P.S. 102 - The Bay View School
211 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY
Cafeteria (enter on 71st Street at Ridge Blvd)
Free raffle prizes, coffee, tea, and delicious snacks
*******************************************************************************
SAVE THE DATE
APRIL 10, 2016
Mass of Inclusion and Community Resource Fair for Seniors, People with Disabilities and the Deaf
American Martyrs Church
79-43 Bell Blvd
Bayside, NY 11364
Sponsored by Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens and Parish Advocates
for People with Disabilities of Northeast Queens (Deaneries 4, 5, and 6) but Open
to All Queens Parishes
12:30 Mass followed by Resource Fair
Light Refreshments Available
ATENCION COMUNIDAD HISPANA
SANTA MISA EN ESPAÑOL EN NUESTRA SEÑORA
AVISOS
DE LOS ANGELES:ElSá bado19 de Marzo 2016 y
todoslosSá badosalas6:30P.MtenemoslaSanta
Santa Misa: Martes 15 de Marzo 2016
Misa en ESPAÑOL.Paramayorinformació nhable
tendremos la Santa Misa en Español a las
conMsgr. Kevin B. Noone,
7:00PM en la Capilla de Cristo Rey.
Padre Jason N. Espinal oconlaseñ ora
Entrada por la calle 73RD
Soraida Puente. Tel:7188367200.Ext.102.
PRIMER SABADO DE CADA MES:
BAUTISMOS EN ESPAÑOL:CharlaBautismal:
Bendición para los feligres que cumplen años,
Dia: 02 de Abril 2016.
recibiran una bendición especial al inal de la
Hora: 1:00 P.M.
Santa Misa
Dı́adebautizo:09 de Abril, 2016.
Rezo del santo Viacrucis: losViernesde
Hora: 1:45 P.My23 de Abril 2016Hora: 6:30 PM
CuaresmaestaremosrezandoelSantoViacrucisa
Para mayor información hable con
las7:00PM.enlaparroquia.
Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, Padre Jason N. Espinal o la
*Lafamiliaquedeseellevarelcuadrodela Imagen
señora Soraida Puente. Tel: 718 836 7200 Ext. 102.
de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe pueden
Requisito: Certi icado de nacimiento del niño
comunicarseconlaseñ oraMAGDALENA VALERIO ” RECUERDEQUEESOBLIGACIONDELOSPADRES
Tel:3474557804ylasfamiliasquedeseendonar
BAUTIZARASUSHIJOSLOANTESPOSIBLE.”
lorespuedencomunicarseconlaseñ oraANTONIA
SACRAMENTOS PARA ADULTOS:SiUstedNOha
VALERIO. Tel:3475693736.
recibidosussacramentos,Bautismo,Comunión y
*VISITAS A LOS ENFERMOS: Sitienesalgú n
Con irmaciónoestacontemplandohacerce
familiaroamigoenfermo,oconocesaalguienque
CatólicoodeseaContraer Matrimonio en la
deseaconfesarseorecibir la Santa Comunión.
Iglesia Católica,nosotrospodemosayudarle,
Puedesllamarydar su informació na: Msgr. Kevin
tenemos“CATEQUESIS PARA ADULTOS (RICA)”.
B. Noone, Padre Jason N. Espinal o la señora
Paramayorinformació nhablecon:
Soraida Puente alnú merotelé fonico:
Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, Padre Jason N. Espinalo
7188367200Ext.102.
laseñ oraSoraida Puente.
Tel:7188367200Ext.102.
”Yo soy la resurrección y la vida. El que cree en mí,
aunque muera, vivirá y todo el que todavía esta vivo
CONOZCAMOS A CRISTO:EstudiodeBibliay
y cree en mí, no morirá jamás”
Oració n,todoslosJuevesalas7:00P.Menel
Cavanagh Room.
Jesús dijo: “Donde hay dos o tres reunidos en
mi nombre ahí estoy yo en medio de ellos”