JANUARY 23rd, 2011—3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME THIRD

JANUARY 23rd, 2011—3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME THIRD

JANUARY 23rd, 2011—3rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS
Baptisms are celebrated twice monthly, once in English and
once in Spanish. Please see the bulletin for exact dates. Parents should make arrangements at the Rectory at least one
month in advance and must present child’s Birth Certificate and
proof of residence within the parish.
Los padres deben hacer los arreglos por lo menos un mes antes del Bautismo es necessario presenter el Acta de Nacimiento
y prueba de que viven dentro de la parroquia.
BAPTISM SCHEDULE-—ENGLISH
WEDNESDAY
Conference 8:00 pm-Center
February 9
May 4
June 8
SUNDAY
Ceremony 2:00 pm
February 13
NO BAPTISMS DURING LENT
May 8
June 12
HORARIO de BAUTISMOS—ESPANOL
MIERCOLES
Charla 8:00 pm—Centro
DOMINGO
Bautimo 2:00 pm
19 Enero
23 Enero
23 Febrero
27 Febrero
NO BAUTIZOS DURANTE LA CUARESMA
18 Mayo
22 Mayo
22 Junio
26 Junio
MARRIAGES / MATRIMONIOS
Couples should make arrangements at least six months in advance.
Los novios deben hacer los arreglos en la oficina parroquial,
por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha propuesta. Las
parejas preparando para el sacramento se reunen cado otro
martes en el centro., Salon Guadalupe.
DISABILITIES ADVOCATE
Mrs. Frances Peace. Please note that the north-west church
door close to the parking lot is handicapped-accessible (no steps).
All levels of the Parish Center are accessible by elevator.
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading: Isaiah 8:23-9:3
The Prophet Isaiah foresees a time when the darkness and
shadows of Israel’s oppression will be replaced by the light
and joy a new king w ill bring.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Coordinator: Ms. Winnie Burke. Awareness education required
for all volunteers who interact with minors.
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES / CEMENTERIOS
CATOLICOS
For information and availability options, please call (718) 8944888. Please remember that cremated remains should be interred in the same manner as bodies, out of respect for the
human body.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF CHILDREN /
CATECISMO
For information about the program, please call our Director of Religious Education at (718) 278-1881, Monday through Friday, from
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Favor de llamar a Zilia (718) 278-1881, Lunes hasta viernes,
desde 10:00 am hasta 4:00 de la tarde.
QUINCEANERA
Favor de llamar a Zilia (718) 278-1881
PRE-ADMISSION ANOINTING
If you know you will be entering the hospital for elective surgery, it
is appropriate and recommended to received the sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick BEFORE entering the hospital. Simply ask
one of the parish priests to give you the sacrament before admission.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK /
SACRAMENTOS PARA LOS ENFERMOS
Call the Rectory to arrange for a Priest or Eucharistic Minister to bring
Communion to the homebound. In case where one’s health is seriously
impaired by sickness or old age, please contact one of the Priests to administer the sacrament of the anointing of the sick.
Favor de llamar la oficina parroquial para los enfermos
PARISH REGISTRATION/ INSCRIPCIÓN PARROQUIAL
Please return this form in the collection or drop off at rectory. We will send you weekly collection envelopes every
two months.
Favor de volver en la colecta o en la casa curial. Les
enviamos los sobres semanales cada dos meses por el
correo.
Family Name/ Apellido____________________________________
Head of Household/Cabeza de familia_______________________
Spouse/Esposo(a)_______________________________________
Address/Dirección donde vive_____________________________
Apartment_________
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17
St. Paul urges the Christians in Corinth to refrain from
forming factions and to live united in Christ in whose name
they were all baptized.
Gospel: Matthew 4:12-23
Jesus begins his preaching, calling his first disciples and
proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom of heaven.
_Zip_Code/Código postal______________
Telephone #/Telefono #___________________________________
E-mail/Dirección del Correo electrónico_______________________
_______New Registration
_______Moving Out of Parish
_______Change of Name/Address
or use the online registration form at the parish website:
mountcarmelastoria.org
MASS INTENTIONS
THIS WEEK
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22
(Ferial)
8:00 am Margaret O’Connor
5:00 pm Ann LaPlant
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
(Third Sunday in Ordinary Time)
8:00 am Mario Baptista & Antonio Gonzalez
9:00 am Maria Petruso
10:00 am Maria Chersi & deceased family members
11:15 am Christine Alaimo
12:30 pm Living members of Briones Family
5:00 pm Parish Family
MONDAY, JANUARY 24
(Saint Francis de Sales, bishop & doctor)
8:00 am Sabbia & Raffaele Carullo
Noon
John Peters
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25
(The Conversion of St. Paul, apostle)
8:00 am Francesca & Matteo Salamone
Noon
Mass in Honor of Most Holy Trinity
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26
(St. Timothy and Saint Titus, bishops)
8:00 am Adele, Raffaele & Francesco Iocco
Noon
Mary Alexander
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
(Ferial)
8:00 am Mary & Sal Dabraccio
Noon
Giulio, Lucia & John Bucich
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28
(St. Thomas Aquinas, priest & doctor of the Church)
8:00 am Martha Gilendo
12:00 pm Maria Magdalena Lazzarini
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
(Ferial)
8:00 am Alice Schwartz
5:00 pm Christine Alaimo
MASSES at St. Margaret Mary
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23rd, 2011
(Third Sunday in Ordinary Time)
9:00am
10:00am
Paul Singelman
Our Lady of Alta Gracia
— Mass Intentions, Dedications & Offerings —
Please remember your loved ones by
dedicating in their honor .
PRAY FOR THE SICK
If you have a family member you wish to be prayed for,
please let us know immediately and we will be happy to
pray for them. The names will remain on the sick list for
three weeks and thereafter repeated as requested.
Week 1:
John Tenaglia
Evelyn Filomena
Week 2:
Week 3:
Carmine Montoya
Assunta D'Angelo
Maria Petronic
Rita Fleming
Anthony DiNardo
Joanne McGrade
Tom Lucey
Rev. Robert Narhunas
Eric Esposito
Stephen Barry
Sarah Mulligan
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR RECENTLY
DECEASED
MARGARET O’CONNOR
ANGELA DIMANGO
JOSEPHINE POLIZZI
JAMES JOSEPH NORMOYLE
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIES AT MT CARMEL
The Tree of Life: gracing the east wall of the church
vestibule. Gift categories include:
Silver Leaf: $500.00
Gold Leaf: $1,000.00
Gold Rock at Base of Tree: $2,500.00
Announced Mass: $15.00
Purgatorial Society: $10.00
Weekly Altar Flowers: $75.00
Weekly Altar Bread and Wine: $35.00
Weekly Sanctuary Lamp: $25.00
Weekly Altar Candles: $15.00
DEDICATED OFFERINGS FOR THIS WEEK
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning for Our Parish Community Altar Bread & Wine are Offered for Our Parish Community Altar Candles are Dedicated for Our Parish Community Altar Flowers are Offered for Our Parish Community WEEKLY EVENTS
FAMILY MASS
Generally Second Sunday of every month at the 11:15 am
Mass. Check inside of bulletin for exact date.
YOUNG ADULT
3rd Sunday of every month—5:00 pm Mass.
GRUPO DE ORACION CARISMATICA
“Manatiales de Gracia”:
sia de abajo.
Sunday, January 23rd:
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Todos los viernes 7:30 pm en la Igle-
ENGLISH PRAYER GROUP
2nd and 4th Fridays at 7:30pm in the Lourdes Room.
ROSARY SOCIETY
Rosary Society meets the first Sunday of each month after
attending the 10:00AM Mass. We have a brief meeting followed
by refreshments in the Lourdes Room. Come join us… we
warmly welcome new members.
CHOIR / CORO
The Choir meets every Monday from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the
Lower Church. If you are interested in joining the choir, please
call the Rectory.
Coro Español: Miercoles 7:30 pm en la iglesia abajo.
CARMEL DIAMOND SENIORS
Meet every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. in the Parish
Center, Guadalupe Room. Coffee, Cake, Bingo. New members
are always welcome.
JORNADA YOUTH
Meet every Friday evening at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center—
Guadalupe Room.
JOVENES DE VALOR
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Monday , January 24th:
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DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION
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DEVOCION DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA
Empezamos cada martes en la iglesia de abajo a las 7:00 de la
noche, en espanol. Todos invitados.
BECOME A CATHOLIC
Adults interested in becoming Catholic, or completing their
First Communion and Confirmation, or general catechesis,
may enroll in the RCIA program. Please see one of the staff.
(English or Spanish)
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC PRAYER MEETING AND
FELLOWSHIP
Please join us every second and fourth Friday of the
month from 7:30pm to 9:00 pm in the parish center,
Lourdes room. Light refreshments will be served.
COLON-HIGGINS COUNCILKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
Will meet the first and third Thursdays of each month
in the Parish Center basement at 7:30 PM. Open to
all men of the parish.
8am-5:15pm— YWLA
5pm-7:30pm—Religious Education-All Rooms
5:15pm-10pm— CYO
7:30pm-9:00pm-English RCIA Fatima Room
Tuesday, January 25th:
Meet first three Saturdays of the month at 7:30pm at St. Margaret Mary.
On Tuesday evenings we will have the communal recitation of
the Divine Mercy devotion in Spanish in the lower church starting
at 7:00 PM. All are welcome.
8:30am-10:30am-Spanish Adult Catechism-Fatima Room
10:30am-12:30pm-Cursillo-Guadalupe Room
11:30pm-12:30pm-Czech Community-Lourdes Room
1:30pm-2:30pm-Vietnamese Religious Ed-Fatima & Nazareth
3:30pm-5:00pm-RCIA Young Adult-Fatima Room
4:00pm-6:30pm– Vietnamese Practice for Lunar New
Year- Nazareth and Gym
5:00pm-9:00pm- Line Dancing/Zumba Fitness WorkoutGuadalupe Room
6:30pm-9:00pm-Filipino Basketball—Gym
8am-5:15pm— YWLA
5:15pm-10pm— CYO
7:30pm-Parish Pastoral Council Meeting-Lourdes Room
7pm-10pm-English Prayer Workshops-Fatima Room
7:00pm-9:00pm-Spanish Couples Catechesis-Guadalupe
Room
Wednesday, January 26th:
8am-5:15pm— YWLA
4pm-7:30pm—Religious Education-All Rooms
5:15pm-10pm— CYO
Thursday, January 27th:
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8am-1pm— YWLA
1pm-4pm—Carmel Diamond Seniors-Guadalupe Room
4pm-10pm—CYO
Friday, January 28th:
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8am-3:30pm—YWLA
3:30pm-10pm—CYO
7pm-9pm-Cursillo Zone Bible Course-Lourdes Room
7pm-10pm– Jornada Spanish Youth—Guadalupe Room
7:30pm-9:30pm-English Filipino Prayer Group-Fatima
Room
Saturday, January 29th:
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9:00am-12:00pm-AA Meeting-Guadalupe/Fatima Rooms
10:00am-12:00pm-Adult Faith Sharing-Lourdes Room
3:30pm-6:00pm-Adult Sewing Group-Lourdes Room
4:00pm-5:30pm-SIA Group-Fatima Room
5:30pm-7:00pm-Spanish Adult Catechesis-Fatima Room
VIETNAMESE FIESTA—GYM—ALL DAY
ST. MARGARET MARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
EVENTS FOR THE WEEK of
JANUARY 23rd – JANUARY 30th
ST. MARGARET MARY
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23rd
10:00 a.m. Our Lady of Alta Gracia Mass 11 a.m. Spanish Faith Sharing Group –
(Hall)
6 – 9 p.m. “Peregrinos de Cristo Jesús” (Hall & Chapel)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26th
***The Blood Drive has been Cancelled
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7:30 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group – (Chapel)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27th
6:00 p.m. Soccer Class – (Hall)
7:30p.m. N.A. Step by Step Meeting –
(Rectory)
SATURDAY, JANNUARY 29th
6 – 9 p.m. “Blessed Hour” Prayer Group –
(Chapel)
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NEXT SUNDAY – JANUARY 30
11 a.m. Spanish Faith Sharing Group –
(Hall)
6 – 9 p.m. “Peregrinos de Cristo Jesús”
(Hall & Chapel)
INCOME TAX PREPARATION AT:
St. Margaret Mary
9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102
Federal and NY State Forms ($75)
You may be eligible for earned income tax credit
OBTAIN TAXPAYER
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
(APPLICATIONS $20)
Call Denise for more info: (718) 721-9020
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IMPUESTOS (INCOME TAX)
SE PREPARAN AQUÍ:
Santa Margarita María 9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY
11102
Formulario Federal y Estatal de NY ($75)
Usted hasta pueda calificar para el crédito de los
impuestos de salario
Obtenga su número de identificación de
impuestos
(Aplicaciones $20)
Llame a Denise para más información al:
(718) 721-9020
BLOOD DRIVE
The Blood Drive that was scheduled at St. Margaret
Mary on Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 has been
cancelled. As soon as we get a new date, we will let
you know. Thank you for your support and God
Bless You.
FOOD STAMP SCREENING
St. Margaret Mary Food Pantry News
In the month of December 2010 a total of 1,033 people were served. This number included; 460 Children,
398 Adults and 175 Seniors.
A total of 269 families served.
For an appointment to our food pantry, please call
(718) 721-9020
For their own safety, small children should not
be allowed to go unattended to the rest rooms
in church.
PLEASE REMEMBER ALWAYS TO
YOUR CELL PHONES BEFORE MASS.
SILENCE
available at St. Margaret Mary Office,
9-18 27th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102
Call for an appointment (718) 721-9020.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Office hours 9 to 11 a.m.
OUR PARISH IS NOW ON
FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE
CHECK THEM OUT ON YOUR COMPUTER!
For our Parish YouTube channel, type in:
www.youtube.com/user/astoriamountcarmel
For our Facebook page, go to Facebook.com and type in:
Mount Carmel Church Astoria
FROM THE PASTOR
Dear Friends,
Recently an ecumenical group of NYC religious leaders lamented the fact that in our city, in 2009, 41% of pregnancies ended in abortion, a
horrifying statistic. It is a reality that religious people in general, especially Catholics, should be motivated to address. This week marks the 38th
anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision virtually and overnight permitting abortion on demand in the U.S. On January 22, 1973
the decision of nine men (only men at the time) on the Court invalidated the laws against abortion in most states. In more recent years, some progress has been made in placing a few marginal restrictions in some states, such as parental notification and federal limits on partial-birth abortion
and funding. Opinion polls have shown that a majority of Americans now believe that abortion should not be legal.
This year the annual March for Life will take place on Monday, January 24 in Washington DC, to remind our lawmakers that pro-life Americans will not accept the status quo on abortion. Those who would like to attend may sign up for the free bus leaving from St Joseph’s (30th Ave &
44th St Astoria). at 6:00 a.m. and returning that night. For more info, call Ann Gilmartin at 718-651-9017. There is a stirring youth Mass and rally
before the March at the Verizon Center in DC which shows us that the face of the pro-life movement is definitely youthful and has a long future.
The previous evening there is a magnificent liturgy which always fills the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and inspires our efforts
even further. (Details below) Although the self-chosen “elites” of our country tend to be pro-abortion and cannot fathom anyone who disagrees
with them, yet the trend is clear: protection of innocent unborn life is the wave of the future. But we must continue to do our best to protect those
who cannot protect themselves.
Locally, we invite your help with several truly pro-life efforts. “Bridge to Life” is a non-sectarian service group that works from parish space
here for many years providing primarily baby clothing and furniture to young or expectant mothers. Their volunteers work in the basement of
Catholic Charities every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 to 1:30, and additional volunteers or contributions are always welcomed. Similarly, our
parish chapel at St Margaret Mary distributes food all year long to nearly 2000 people a month (as regularly reported in our bulletin) and runs a
monthly “rummage sale” of clothing and furniture, for which donations are always welcomed. Please call Denise at 718-721-9010 if you have material donations to make. It’s best if you can drop those items off at SMM, but we’ll work with you on that part. Finally, we remind you of the heroic
efforts of the lay apostolate “Helpers of God’s Precious Infants”, founded twenty years ago by Monsignor Phil Reilly, one of the great priests of our
diocese. (see their website at www.helpersbrooklynny.org ). The apostolate of prayerful peaceful witness outside abortion mills has spread
throughout the world and results in many “turnarounds” through God’s grace witnessed through immediate and visible prayer. They pray Tuesday
through Saturday at the “Choices” abortuary at 29-28 41 Ave,~ LIC, near St Patrick’s Church, from 7:15 AM to 11:45 AM. Consider joining them in
praying the rosary there.
God love you—Msgr. Ogle
DE EL PASTOR
Queridos hermanos:
Recientemente un grupo ecuménico de líderes religiosos de Nueva York lamentó el hecho de que en nuestra ciudad, en 2009 el 41% de los
embarazos terminó en aborto, una estadística horrorosa. Es una realidad que las personas religiosas en general, especialmente los católicos,
deben estar motivados para la dirección. Esta semana se cumple el 38 aniversario de la decisión Roe vs Wade de la Corte Suprema prácticamente toda la noche y que permite el aborto a petición en los EE.UU. El 22 de enero de 1973, la decisión de nueve hombres (sólo hombres a la
hora) en el Tribunal de Justicia invalidó las leyes contra el aborto en la mayoría de los estados. En los últimos años, algunos se han hecho progresos en la colocación de algunas restricciones marginales en algunos estados, como notificación a los padres y los límites federales sobre el
aborto de nacimiento parcial y la financiación. Las encuestas de opinión han mostrado que la mayoría de los estadounidenses creen que el
aborto no debería ser legal. Este año la Marcha por la Vida se llevará a cabo el lunes, 24 de enero en Washington DC, para recordar a nuestros
legisladores que los norteamericanos pro-vida no va a aceptar el statu quo sobre el aborto. Aquellos que deseen asistir podrán inscribirse en el
autobús gratuito que sale desde San José (30 ª Ave. y 44th St Astoria). a las 6:00 de la mañana y regresar esa misma noche. Para obtener más
información, llame al 718-651-9017 Ann Gilmartin. No es una Misa los jóvenes se agita y se reúnen antes de la Marcha en el Verizon Center en
Washington DC que nos muestra que la cara del movimiento pro-vida es, sin duda joven y tiene un largo futuro. La noche anterior no es una liturgia magnífica que siempre llena el Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción e inspira aún más nuestros esfuerzos. (Detalles a continuación) A pesar de la auto-elegido "élites" de nuestro país tienden a ser pro-aborto y no se puede entender cualquier persona que no está de
acuerdo con ellos, sin embargo, la tendencia es clara: la protección de la vida de inocentes no nacidos es la ola del futuro. Pero tenemos que
seguir haciendo nuestro mejor esfuerzo para proteger a quienes no pueden protegerse.
A nivel local, le invitamos a su ayuda con varios esfuerzos verdaderamente pro-vida. "Puente a la Vida" es un grupo de servicios no-sectaria
que funciona desde el espacio parroquial aquí por muchos años proporcionando principalmente ropa de bebé y muebles para las jóvenes
madres o embarazadas. Sus voluntarios trabajan en el sótano de Caridades Católicas todos los martes y jueves de 10:30 a 1:30, y los voluntarios adicionales o contribuciones son bienvenidas siempre. Del mismo modo, la capilla parroquial de Santa Margarita María distribuye alimentos durante todo el año a casi 2.000 personas al mes (como se informa periódicamente en nuestro boletín) y ejecuta un mes "venta de artículos
usados" de ropa y muebles, para que las donaciones son siempre bienvenidas. Por favor llame a Denise en 718-721-9010 si usted tiene material
para hacer donaciones. Es mejor si usted puede bajar las partidas en la SMM, pero vamos a trabajar con usted en esa parte. Por último, le recordamos de los heroicos esfuerzos del apostolado seglar "ayudantes de los preciosos infantes de Dios", fundada hace veinte años por monseñor
Felipe Reilly, uno de los grandes sacerdotes de nuestra diócesis. (Véase su sitio web en www.helpersbrooklynny.org). El apostolado de testimonio de oración pacífica fuera de clínicas de aborto se ha extendido en todo el mundo y los resultados en muchas "vueltas" por la gracia de Dios
mediante la oración testigos inmediatos y visibles. Rezan de martes a sábado en el "Opciones" en la clínica de abortos 29-28 41 Ave., LIC, cerca
de la iglesia de San Patricio, de 7:15 AM a 11:45 AM. Considere la posibilidad de unirse a ellos en la oración del rosario allí.
Dios les cuida—Monsenor Ogle
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL NEWS
Our sincere thanks for your continued generosity during the 2010 Annual Catholic Appeal. As of January
19th, 2011, we have 325 pledges totaling $65,953 toward our goal of $55,455. Over $61,000 has been collected. Thanks to all who have pledged. If you have
not made a pledge, please consider doing so. All overgoal monies stay in the parish.
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER
If you are over the age of 70 1/2, you must take a required
minimum distribution from your IRA. Normally, this money is
taxed as ordinary income. However, federal tax legislation
enacted on October 3,2008 permits you, for the remainder of
2008 and throughout 2009 to make a direct gift from your IRA
to your parish, the Annual Catholic Appeal, the Alive in Hope
Foundation, Futures in Education, or any diocesan institution
or other qualified charity. This gift counts toward fulfilling your
required minimum distribution.
JOIN THE CHOIR
The Choir is currently accepting new members. Join us
as we sing the music for our Sunday liturgies and prepare for Holy Week and Easter. Rehearsals are every
Monday night at 7:30pm in the Lower Church. All
voices are welcome.
The distribution must be from your IRA, not a 401 (k) or other
retirement plan. However, consult with your financial or tax
advisor about the possibility of transferring funds from one of
these other plans to establish an IRA, with distribution to charity coming from the newly established IRA.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on Tuesday, January 25th at 7:30pm in the Lourdes Room
PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOPS start Tuesday,
January 25th at 7:30pm in the Fatima Room
ROSARY SOCIETY: There will be a Rosary Society
Meeting on Sunday, February 6th, 2011 after the
10:00am Mass in the Parish Center, lower level,
Lourdes Room. All members are welcome to bring a
friend. Looking forward to seeing you.
2011 COLLECTION FOR LATIN AMERICA AND
AID TO EASTERN EUROPE
There will be a second collection this weekend,
January 22/23, 2011 to aid Latin America and Eastern Europe Churches. Catholics of Central and
Eastern Europe look to the future with great optimism, eager and happy to do all they can to build
God’s kingdom. Poor in resources, they need your
help. We ask that you please be as generous as
possible. Thank you.
OUR PARISH MEMBER RECOGNIZED AS NEW
YORK 1'S "NEW YORKER OF THE WEEK: The latest New Yorker of the Week has spent 17 years of her retirement volunteering at her beloved Queens senior center,
and does not plan on stopping anytime soon. NY1's Rebecca Spitz filed the following report on Saturday, January 15: Adele Darias, 82, is the go-to person for calling
bingo at the Catholic Charities Steinway Senior Center in
Astoria, Queens. "They don't want nobody else to call
bingo but me," she says. Adele is also a lector at the English Mass at St Margaret Mary for many years, and is a
regular helper in our parish food pantry. Congratulations,
Adele!
For more information about how you and the Church can
benefit from an IRA charitable rollover, contact the parish office or the Alive in Hope Foundation at (718) 965-7375.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus, Colon Monsignor Higgins Council #
309, will be hosting a free throw competition in the parish gym
on January 23, 2011, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The competition is open to all boys and girls from the ages 10 to
14. All participants will receive a certificate and a patch. The
winners of the age divisions will receive a champion certificate, and be eligible for the next round of the Knights free
throw competition at a date and location to be announced. Please note, all participants must have a birth certificate when registering in order to prove their date of birth.
PARISH VALENTINE PARTY
Sponsored by the Filipino Committee-- Open to all
Sunday, Feb. 13: 6 PM to 11 PM-- Mt. Carmel Gym
Zumba-- Line Dance-- Ballroom
Buffet Dinner Included
$10 each- Reserved Tickets Only
Call: Heidi: 347-613-7206
Nestor: 646-479-2515
Mimi: 347-612-3435
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
If anyone is in need of a contribution statement for tax
purposes, please contact the rectory. If possible,
please have your envelope number available. Thank
you.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time -- January 23, 2011
“Reform your lives! The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Are
you being called to proclaim the coming of the kingdom as a
priest, deacon, religious sister or brother? Call the Vocation
Office at 718-827-2454, or write: [email protected].
Tercer Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario – Enero 23 de 2011
¡"Cambien sus vidas! El reino de cielo está al alcance de la
mano. ¿"Estas sintiendo el llamado a proclamar la venida
del reino como un sacerdote, el diácono, la hermana
religiosa o el hermano? Llama a la Oficina de Vocacional al
718-827-2454, o escriba a: [email protected].
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
BUS TO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: Catholic Schools
Week starts Sunday January 30 with Open Houses
at three of our Astoria Catholic Schools: Precious
Blood, Immaculate Conception and St Francis. On
that date, we will run a bus from the front steps of
Mount Carmel after the 10 AM Family Mass to those
three schools. Breakfast will be offered during the
visits. Families interested should sign up for the bus
with a staff member the previous Sunday, January
23 after Masses with the priests or deacons at
Mount Carmel and St Margaret Mary, or at the Food
Sale after the 12:30 Spanish Mass. Families interested in learning more about possible financial aid
can speak with Sister Barbara on or staff at 718278-1834, ex. 28.
AUTOBÚS PARA ESCUELAS CATÓLICAS: Semana de Escuelas Católicas empieza Domingo 30
de enero con casa abierta al público en tres de
nuestras escuelas católicas Astoria: Preciosa Sangre, Inmaculada Concepción y San Francisco. En
esa fecha, que se ejecutará un autobús desde la
escalinata del Monte Carmelo, después de las 10
am Misa Familiar a las tres escuelas. El desayuno
se ofrece durante las visitas. Las familias interesadas deben inscribirse en el autobús de la anterior
Domingo, 23 de enero después de las misas con
los sacerdotes o diáconos en el Monte Carmelo y
Santa Margarita María, o en la venta de comida
después de las Familias Españolas 12:30 Misa interesados en aprender más acerca de las posibles
financiera la ayuda puede hablar con la Hermana
Bárbara o el personal en 718-278-1834, ex. 28.
Prayer and Life Workshops is a service that allows us to learn and improve the art of prayer. Here
you learn to pray by experiencing prayer. We enter
into a personal relationship with the Lord using several prayer methods, beginning with simple forms
of prayers and reaching the heights of contemplation. Each workshop consists of 15 two-hour
weekly sessions. The ideal number of participants:
15-30. Starts Tuesday January 25, 2011 at 7:30
PM in Parish Center. Pre-register with rectory or by
email: [email protected].
(Learn
more at the parish website, or at: http://
www.tovpil.org/EN/4.htm
COMMUNITY NEWS & NOTES
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
There are four Catholic Schools in our area. Below are the
names, addresses, phone numbers and open house dates
of the schools. Catholic Schools Week begins January
30th, 2011, and that is when open house and registrations
begin.
St. Joseph School
43-19 30th Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11103
Phone: (718) 278-1611
Open House: January 31st, February 1st through 4th,
9:00am to 11:00am
Most Precious Blood
32-52 37th Street
Long Island City, NY 11106
Phone: (718) 278-4081
Open House: Sunday, January 30th
Immaculate Conception
21-63 29th Street
Astoria, NY 11105
Phone: (718) 728-1969
Open House: Sunday, January 30th
St. Francis of Assisi
21-18 46th Street
Astoria, NY 11105
Phone: (718) 726-9405
Open House: Sunday, January 30th
Pro-Life Corner
Take action on pro-life and other important issues with the
New York State Catholic Conference Web site. It’s “The
Official Public Policy Voice of the Catholic Church in the Empire State.” Staying up-to-date on current state legislation
and contacting legislators is easy. Go to: http://
www.nyscatholic.org/pages/home/home.asp
In our current political environment it is essential to
get accurate and timely information on abortion, embryonic
stem-cell research, cloning and other life issues. ProLife
News Report does this remarkably well. To receive the ProLife News Report see LifeNews.com at: http://
www.lifenews.com/. Knowledge is power!
Western Queens Caregivers Network
HANAC Caregivers Program
Are you caring for a parent, spouse or friend with Alzheimer’s, dementia or another chronic illness? Are you
overwhelmed, anxious and isolated by your care-giving responsibilities? You are not alone!
Our Services are free of charge and include: Weekly caregivers support group, counseling sessions, information and
referrals, individual or group respite available. For more
information, please contact Vivian Papamichael and/or
Manuella Topsidelis at (718) 777-6941.
COMMUNITY NEWS & NOTES
RADIO MARIA
PROJECT ANDREW
As you retire for the night, when you awake each
morning, as you prepare for the day ahead or drive to
work, join the great VIRTUAL-CHURCH of the Radio
Maria congregation, coming to you on the waves of
WSNR 620 am, Monday-Friday, 10:00pm-6:00am
and Saturday & Sunday, 7:00pm-12:00am. With
thousands of men, women and children of good will,
we unite in prayer to invoke God’s grace and protection for our families, our cities, our country and our
world. We pray the Holy Rosary every night and
every morning. To volunteer your services or support
of Radio Maria spreading His word to listeners of all
beliefs, please call us at (718) 417-0550.
Project Andrew is an opportunity for young men to
learn more about the priesthood by joining Bishop
Nicholas DiMarzio and other priests and seminarians from the Brooklyn Diocese for prayer, dinner,
and conversation. Our next Project Andrew is on
Sunday, February 13 beginning at 6:00 PM at the
Pope John Paul II House of Discernment (341
Highland Blvd; Brooklyn, NY 11207). For more information or to RSVP, contact the Vocation Office
at 718-827-2454 or [email protected].
CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP-CATHOLIC SPEED
DATING-SINGLES CHARITY EVENT
Una oportunidad para los jóvenes de conocer algo
más sobre el sacerdocio…El próximo Proyecto Andrés
será: DOMINGO ENERO 30, 2011 4:30 PM
Friday, February 4 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. This
event is for males, ages 27-42 and females, ages 2538. The event will be held at Mustang Harry’s, 342
7th Avenue (5 minutes from Penn Station in Manhattan. This event will benefit Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
For
event
details,
go
to
www.weekenddating.com.
Unase a los sacerdotes y seminaristas de la Diocesis de
Brooklyn para una noche de oraction, comida y conversaction.
4:30pm
Llegada
5:00pm
Presentaciones
5:45pm
Preguntas y Repuestas
7:00pm
Oracion
SAINT FRANCIS YOUNG ADULT
PRAYER GROUPS
These weekly gatherings of young adult men will feature a time for private and common prayer, as well as
reflection and discussion of issues important to those
attending. Emphasis will be placed on one’s sacred
calling in live and their response to it. There will also
be opportunities for serving the poor and times for
social events, Weekly gatherings will be held from
5:00pm to 8:00 pm every Friday. For more information and to attend, please contact Brother Tim Jones,
O.F.M., CAP at (718) 827-6990 or brotimjonesofmcap@gmail,com.
RENEW YOUR MARRIAGE VOWS IN THE 60TH
ANNIVERSARY OF REGINA PACIS CHURCH
This is an invitation to all of you who have celebrated
your marriage within the 60 years of the life of Regina
Pacis Church, 65th Street and 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. Join us on Sunday, February 13th, 2011 at the
12:00pm Mass in thanking God for the many blessings He has bestowed on your marriage. A “Football
Wedding” reception will follow in Regina Hall. Please
call the Rectory at (718) 236-0909 or e-mail at
[email protected] with your name, address and telephone number. Love is in the air..what
better way to spend Valentine’s Day.
PROJECT ANDREW
Aproveche esta oportunidad de saber por que estos
hombres han respondido a la llamadade Jesus:
“Sigueme”.
Localizacion: La Casa Discernimiento Papa Juan Pablo
II, 341 Highland Blvd, Brooklyn, 11207.
Para mas informacion, por favor pongase en contact
con: Fr. Kevin Abels, Director de Vocaciones (718) 8272454, or [email protected].
DOMINICAN VILLAGE
Independent and Assisted Living Residence
Rental Retirement Community
Open House: Thursday, January 27, 2011 from
1:00pm to 3:00pm. For more information or to
schedule a tour at your convenience, please contact
us
today
at
(631)
842-6091
or
[email protected].
LA SALLE ACADEMY
LaSalle Academy, located at 215 East 6th Street in
New York City is inviting 6th and 7th graders to
their Open House on Saturday, January 29th from
9:00am to 12:00pm. For more information, please
contact the academy at (212) 475-8940.