718-274-1515 - Immaculate Conception Church Astoria

718-274-1515 - Immaculate Conception Church Astoria

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH
CLERGY
Rev. Msgr. Fernando Ferrarese, Pastor
Rev. William A. McLaughlin
Rev. Liju Augustine
Deacon Elkin Tamayo
Deacon Francisco Hernandez
In Residence
Rev. Msgr. Charles Patrick Boccio,
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Msgr. Vincent Fullam
Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 7, 2014
“If two of you agree on earth about anything for
which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them
by my heavenly Father.”
—Matthew 18:19
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening
5:00 PM—Vigil Mass
Sunday
7:00 AM (Mass without music)
9:00 AM (Family Mass)
9:00 AM (Mass in Italian—Lower
Church)
10:30 AM (Mass with Choir)
12:00 PM (Mass in Spanish)
12:00 PM (Mass with the Youth in Lower
Church)
1:30 PM (Mass with Contemporary
Music)
Weekday
7:00, 9:00 AM & 12:00 Noon
Holydays
Consult the bulletin
Miraculous Medal Novena
Monday after the 9:00 AM Mass
SACRAMENTS
Confessions
English, Spanish & Italian—4:00—5:00
PM, Saturday
Baptisms
Baptisms are celebrated monthly. Parents
should call the rectory for an
appointment.
Sick Calls
Anytime. Call the rectory. Arrange
Communion calls by phoning the rectory.
Marriages
Be sure to notify the rectory at least six
(6) months before the marriage date.
Parish School Principal
Ms. Eileen Harnischfeger
718 728-1969
www.icsastoria.org
RECTORY OFFICE
Phone: 718 728-1613
Fax: 718 956-9229
Office Hours
Monday—Friday
9:00 AM—12:30 PM
1:30 PM—8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM—4:00 PM
Sunday: Office is closed
www.immacastoria.org
Religious Education
Office
Mrs. Marylyn Crum
718 956-4494
[email protected]
Human Services Office
Sr. Bridget McGettigan,
SUSC
718 721-1099
Youth Ministry Office
Michael Meloni
718 728-1613
[email protected]
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PARISH MEMBERSHIP
We extend a warm welcome to all new members of our parish family. If you would like to
become a member of our Parish family, please visit or contact the rectory during office
hours.
THE CANDLES AT THE ALTAR are donated this week in
loving memory of Giuseppe Cacchioli, requested by
Antonia Cacchioli.
SUNDAY - September 7
7:00 a.m.
Living & Deceased Parishioners
9:00 a.m.
Antonio Pezzuto
10:30 a.m.
Veronica Kilkenny
12:00 p.m.
Spanish— Virgen la Caridad de Cobre
1:30 p.m.
Calogero & Maria Alaimo
Lower Church:
9:00 a.m.
Italian– Pasquale, Stefano & Angelina
DellaVecchia
12 Noon
Alfred Williams (35 Anniv.)
SANCTUARY LAMP #1 is donated this week in loving
memory of Giuseppe Cacchioli, requested by Antonia
Cacchioli.
SANCTUARY LAMP #2 is donated this week in loving
memory of Gina & Nino Bonici, requested by Mary &
Timmy.
PLEASE KEEP THEM IN YOUR PRAYER
MONDAY- September 8
7:00 a.m.
Ruth Magdalena Matute
9:00 a.m.
DiMaria Antonina
12 Noon
Mary & George Samanich
TUESDAY – September 9
7:00 a.m.
Giovanna & Joseph Camenzuli
9:00 a.m.
Andrew Lanzilotta
12 Noon
Maria Roco
WEDNESDAY
7:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
12 Noon
- September 10
In Thanksgiving to St. Anthony
Emil Zic
Giuseppe Cacchioli
THURSDAY- September 11
7:00 a.m
Carmela DeMarco
9:00 a.m.
Thomas J. Fay, Jr.
12 Noon
Anthony Gallo
FRIDAY - September 12
7:00 a.m.
Dorothy Eberle
9:00 a.m.
Luigi Lombardi & Christopher DiGiorgio
12 Noon
Mary C. Browne & Maureen C. Mullen
SATURDAY - September 13
7:00 a.m.
Giovanni Tenaglia
9:00 a.m.
Costantino & Angela Sferrazza
12 Noon
Salvatore Barrera
5:00 p.m.
Purgatorial Society
SUNDAY - September 14
7:00 a.m.
Jennifer Manthorne (1st Anniv.)
9:00 a.m.
Karen Conciatori Lewis (4th Anniv.)
10:30 a.m.
Maureen Mullen
12:00 p.m.
Spanish— Virgen de Coromoto
1:30 p.m.
Brendan, John & Catherine O’Neill
Lower Church:
9:00 a.m.
Italian– Maria Luigia Aniello
12 Noon
Vicento Astuto
THE CANDLES AT THE ALTAR are donated this week in
loving memory of Maureen Mullen, requested by
Kathleen & Patricia Dooley Kufner.
Please pray for the recently deceased…
Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and may perpetual light
shine upon them
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Registration for the Religious Education Program (CCD)
and Our Lady's Preschool will be held on:
Sunday, Sept. 7
Sunday, Sept.21
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
**REGISTRATION AFTER SEPTEMBER 21ST WILL INCUR A
$15 LATE FEE PER FAMILY**
Please note the following:
 Proof of Baptism unless the student has been baptized
at Immaculate Conception.
 If your child is in grade 1 in the public school, he/she
should be registered in Level 1 in the Religious
Education program.
 After First Communion, students are required to
continue in the program until they receive the
Sacrament of Confirmation.
 All families registered in the Religious Education
Program must be registered in the Parish.**
CCD Tuition for the school year 2014/2015 is $90.00 for
one child, $120.00 for two children, $130.00 for three or
more. Please note that tuition includes textbooks and
other supplies. If you have any questions, please contact
Mrs. Crum at 718-956-4494
or email to
[email protected]. Religious Education classes
for the 2014/2015 school year will begin on Sunday,
September 28, at the 9:00 a.m. mass.
A TOWER OF FAITH
Immaculate Conception, Astoria The Second Decade
1934-1944
Reverend Edward J. Higgins, pastor of Immaculate
Conception, Astoria had been Lieutenant Chaplain in
World War I. He felt that his fellow Catholic veterans
could be a tremendous source of good if they could unite
under the banner proclaiming their Catholicism and
Patriotism. In May, 1934, with the permission of Bishop
Molloy and the blessings of Pope Pius XI, Father Higgins
founded the Catholic War Veterans "for the glory of God
and Nation." The CWV is a National Organization with
1600 Posts carrying forward "for God, for Country and
for Home." Fr. Higgins placed the protection of the
Catholic War Veterans society into the hands of Mary,
The Immaculate Conception, Mother of God.
In 1934, a Fife and Drum Corp was formed. Post 1 of the
Catholic War Veterans organized a Brass Band. These
organization won several World's Fair Competitions.
During 1936 and 1937, the Church sponsored camps
for the neighborhood boys. Under the guidance of Fr. E.
Kelly, several plays and minstrels were performed.
In 1937, the Community of Sisters of St. Francis
had increased in number and needed a better residence.
A new duplex residence was purchased by the Pastor as
their Convent. The growth of the parish also made it
necessary to have visiting Priests celebrate Mass over the
weekend. The Vincentian Fathers of St. John's University
served our parish in this capacity.
By 1939, the Parish facilities needed to be updated. On
the advice of Bishop Molloy, the present Rectory was
constructed. When Fr. Michael Lopez passed to his
reward, he left $63,000 to Immaculate Conception
Parish for a new Church!
Due to the beginning of World War II, all plans for the
renovations of parish buildings had to be temporary
halted. Immaculate Conception Parish was represented
by 1,757, both men and women, who joined the Armed
Forces. A Servicemen's Committee was formed to keep
those who were at War in mind and in prayer. 25
parishioners sacrificed their lives during World War II.
With the end of the war in 1945, change came to
Immaculate Conception. The Community of Franciscan
Nuns departed after 21 years of service to the parish.
The Holy Union Sisters from Fall River, Massachusetts,
came to serve in their place, continuing until the present
time. The campaign for the parish buildings resumed.
Property for a school playground as well as the building
bordering church property were purchased.
The parish societies were revived. The Holy Name, the
Rosary Society, and the Catholic War Veterans all
increased their membership and diversified their
activities.
The Nocturnal Adoration Society was created as well as
"Lady of Fatima" First Saturday Communion Group.
Younger parishioners joined the "Confraternity of
Christian Doctrine". "Club Immaculata" existed for those
who were over 18 years old. Three troops of Boy Scouts
were also formed during this time of parish growth.
(Taken from Parish History)
Una Torre de FE: Segunda década de la Inmaculada
Concepción, 1934-1944
El reverendo Edward. J Higgins, pastor de la Inmaculada
Concepción había sido un teniente capellán durante la
primera guerra mundial. El sintió que sus compañeros
veteranos católicos podrían ser una tremenda fuente de
cosas buenas si se unían bajo un estandarte proclamando
su catolicismo y patriotismo. En mayo de 1934, con el
permiso del Obispo Molloy y la bendición del papa Pio
XI, el padre Higgins fundó la asociación de Catholic War
Veterans (Veteranos Católicos de Guerra) “para la gloria
de Dios y de la nación”. El Catholic War Veterans es una
organización a nivel nacional con 1600 estaciones bajo el
lema, “para dios para el país y para el hogar”. El padre
Higgins coloco la sociedad de veteranos bajo la
protección de María, la Inmaculada Concepción, la
madre de Dios.
En 1934, la estación 1 de Catholic War Veterans formo
una banda, llamada Fife and Drum Corp. Esta banda
gano varias competencias mundiales. Durante 1936 y
1937, la iglesia patrocino campamentos para los jóvenes
del vecindario. Bajo la dirección del padre E. Kelly varias
obras de teatro y musicales se llevaron a cabo.
En 1937, la comunidad de las Hermanas de St. Francis
había aumentado en número y necesitaban un mejor
lugar donde vivir. Se compro una residencia dúplex para
el pastor y su convento. Con el aumento de los feligreses
también se hizo necesaria la ayuda de sacerdotes
visitantes para celebrar misa los fines de semana. Los
Vincentenian Fathers of San John’s colaboraban con la
comunidad de acuerdo a sus capacidades.
En 1939, la propiedad necesitaba una remodelación.
Bajo el consejo del Obispo Molloy, se construyo la
rectoría. Cuando el padre Michael López falleció, dejo a
la Inmaculada Concepción $63,000.00 para construir la
nueva iglesia.
Con el inicio de la segunda guerra mundial, todos los
planes para renovación y construcción de los edificios de
la Parroquia fueron puestos temporalmente en espera.
Cerca de 1757 hombres y mujeres de la iglesia se
unieron a las fuerzas armadas. Se formo entonces un
comité de Hombres al Servicio, para mantener a esos
feligreses siempre en oraciones. Veinticinco de nuestros
feligreses perdieron la vida durante la guerra.
Con el fin de la guerra en 1945 llego también un cambio
para la Inmaculada Concepción. La comunidad de
hermanas Franciscanas se fue después de 21 años de
servicio. Llegaron entonces las hermanas de The Holy
Union Sisters de Fall River, Massachusetts y ellas
continúan con nosotros hasta el día de hoy. La campaña
para continuar con la renovación y construcción de la
Parroquia se reanudo y se compro la propiedad para el
patio del colegio, así como el edificio que estaba al lado
de la iglesia.
Las diferentes sociedades tomaron vida nuevamente. The
Holy Name, the Rosary and the Catholic War Veterans
todas incrementaron en sus números de feligreses así
como en la diversidad de sus actividades. Se creó la
Nocturnal Adoration Society así como el grupo “Lady of
Fatima” y First Saturday Communion Group. Los
feligreses jóvenes se unieron al grupo Confraternity
Christian Doctrine. El club Immaculata fue creado para
los jóvenes adultos de 18 años en adelante. También se
formaron tres tropas de Boy Scouts.
OUR LADY'S PRESCHOOL
Our Lady's Preschool offers a Sunday Program for all
children- ages three, four and five. The program
introduces the child to our Catholic teachings on their
own level. Classes are from 9:00 - 10:00 AM in the
school beginning on October 5. Registration is $50.00
for one child and $75.00 for two children. If you have
any question, please contact Mrs. Crum at 718-9564494 email to [email protected]
9/11 MEMORIAL CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY
The Annual “9/11 Memorial Candlelight Ceremony’’
will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 7:30
p.m. at McManus Memorial Park—81st Street & Grand
Central Service Road.
NEIGHBORLY LOVE
We can never love our neighbor too much.
—St. Francis de Sales
Congratulations!
This past weekend August 30, 2014 Msgr. Ferrarese, Fr.
William McLaughlin, Deacon Elkin Tamayo and Deacon
Francisco Hernandez Baptized into our parish family:
Kaitlin Lacasandile Lee
Gerven Angelo Regis-McHardy
Brayden Dario Galvan Pantoliano
We pray that God will bestow many blessings on these
families as they continue to grow in their faith.
BIBLE STUDY PROGRAM
Immaculate Conception’s Adult Faith Formation Committee
will continue to offer Bible Study courses as a part of our
adult faith formation at our parish.
This year we will be concentrating on 2 separate studies. Ed
Prager, a fellow parishioner and Religion professor at St.
John’s University, will be giving us a look into the
scriptures based on his course development at St. John’s
University. The second half of the year will be Psalms, a 10
part bible study program starting in January 2015.
It is basic enough for those of us who have not studied the
Bible before while at the same time offering those who have
read the Bible the opportunity to go deeper.
Registration form is located at the church entrances, at the
rectory or on our website: immacastoria.org
Fall Semester:
Spring Semester:
Sep. 9 - Nov. 11 - Tue 7pm
Jan 7. - Mar. 25 - Wed 10am
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Please join Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas and the
114th Precinct for a Free VIN Etching event on Sunday,
September 14th from 3:00-7:00pm at the Immaculate
Conception parking lot located at 21-47 29th Street in
Astoria. VIN etching deters theft and helps the police
identify your car if it is stolen.
To pre-register please call Alexia Makrigiannis at 718545-3889 with a copy of your driver’s license and
vehicle registration.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you
on September 14th!
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