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, In Residence and Part Time Parochial Vicar
Rev. Edwin H. Lozada, In Residence
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.
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
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
10:30am
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 7:00 pm.
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.
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.
DEVOCION EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO
Ultimo Viernes de cada mes.
6:00 pm - Confesiones - Rosario - Novena
7:00 pm - Misa
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
8:30 am - Mary Belokostolsky
5:00 pm - Rose Mary Raymond
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
10:30 am - Carlos Rafael Jimenez
12:00 pm - Angelina Camusci
5:30 pm - Joseph Mikah Azurin
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
7:00 am - NO MASS
8:30 am - Silvia Bosco
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
7:00 am - Angela & Mary Grilli
8:30 am - Marie Guaglardi
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
7:00 am - Joseph Calace Mattola
8:30 am - Francesco Micheli
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
7:00 am - Joseph C alace Mattola
8:30 am - John A. Blaney
7:00 pm - Misa Comunitaria
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The name of the LORD has become like
fire burning in Jeremiah’s heart (Jeremiah 20:7-9).
Psalm — My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God
(Psalm 63).
Second Reading — Be transformed; renew your mind;
discern what is good (Romans 12:1-2).
Gospel — Those who lose their lives for Jesus’ sake will
find them (Matthew 16:21-27).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30
Tuesday:
1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday:
1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15,20-21
Thursday:
1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6
Friday:
1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 3940Saturday:
1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5
Sunday:
Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Monday:
Labor Day
Wednesday: St. Gregory the Great
Friday:
First Friday
Saturday: First Saturday; Blessed Virgin Mary
FIRST FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
7:00 am - Mary Dabao
9:00 am - School Children & Teachers
7:30 pm - Mirtha Guerrero
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
8:30 am - Genoina & Luigi Raimondo
5:00 pm - Joseph & Rose Avitabile
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
10:30 am - Neftali Banderas Ospina
(1st Anniversary)
12:00 pm - Carolyn Baer
5:30 pm - Rita J. Mahoney
Please pray for the sick: Arthur Peralva
Cuenca, Wayne Warren, Alex & Olivia
Murillo, Margaret Grabowski, Ana Guzman,
Jennifer Garcia Yepes, Rita Morris,
Katerina Kaldi Gomes
Please pray for the deceased: Antonio Maria Barrera
Perez, Alfonzo Neggli, Evaristo Reinoso, Fernando
Rosales, Miguel Hermita, Jorge Caceres
SUMMER PARISH SUPPORT
Please continue your financial support of the
parish over the summer! We need your help to
ensure the financial health and stability of YOUR
PARISH!
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Me sedujiste, Señor, y me dejé seducir
por ti (Jeremías 20:7-9).
Salmo — Mi alma está sedienta de ti, Señor, mi Dios
(Salmo 63 [62]).
Segunda lectura — No se dejen llevar por las cosas del
mundo, más bien transfórmense por la renovación de su
mente (Romanos 12:1-2).
Evangelio — Si quieres seguirme, renuncia a ti mismo,
carga con tu cruz y sígueme (Mateo 16:21-27).
Memorials
The ALTAR CANDLES will be lit in loving
memory of Maya Rosario
The BREAD and WINE are given in
loving memory of Paul & Rose
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 31, 2014
Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of
God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.
Dejen que una nueva manera de pensar los transforme internamente, para que sepan
distinguir cuál es la voluntad de Dios, es decir, lo que es bueno, lo que le agrada, lo
perfecto.
— Romans 12:2
LABOR DAY SCHEDULE
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Monday, September 1 is LABOR DAY. There will be NO 7 A.M. MASS and NO EVENING
NOVENA. The church will be locked immediately after the 8:30 A.M. Mass.
The rectory office will be opened for limited service from 9 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Lunes, 1 de septiembre es DÍA DEL TRABAJO. NO ABRA MISA DE 7 AM y NO NOVENA.
La iglesia sera cerrada inmediatamente después de la Misa 8:30 A.M. La oficina de la rectoría se
abrirá con servicio limitado de 9 AM a 4:00 PM.
MSGR. BREEN
Msgr. Breen, our retired Pastor, is continuing to adjust to his new home at the Immaculate Conception Center in
Douglaston. His sister has indicated that he would be happy to receive visitors from the parish. His room number
is 327 and the main phone is 718-229-8001.
COLLECTIONS
August 24, 2014 - $5,326.71
Poor Box - $118.00
August 25, 2013 - $5,130.00
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 19th our parish had 173 pledges for a total of $59,583 which represents 110.3% of our parish goal
($53,901). Of this amount, $52,721 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)
LEGION OF MARY
Our Lady of Fatima Legion of Mary invites you to join them on Thursday mornings, after the 8:30 AM Mass. If
anyone would like a visit from us, please contact the rectory and we’ll be happy to visit and pray with you.
FIRST FRIDAY
PRIMER VIERNES
This Friday, September 5th is the First Friday
of the month. Please note that Mass will be
celebrated at 9:00 A.M rather than 8:30 and
will mark the Opening of the School Year.
Following the Mass there will be Exposition of
the Blessed Sacrament, which will conclude
with Holy Hour and Benediction at 6:30 P.M.,
followed by Mass at 7:30 P.M.
Este viernes, 5 de Septiembre es Primer Viernes
del mes. Note que la Misa será a las 9:00 A.M.
en vez de 8:30 y marcara el comienzo del Año
Escolar. Despues de Misa seguira la Exposición
del Santísimo Sacramento, para concluir con la
hora Santa y la Bendición, seguida de la Misa
a las 7:30 PM. Todos quedan invitados.
SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
We are accepting Registration for our Sunday Religious Education Program. Come and
register at the Religious Education Office.
ALL children who attend the 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 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.
PRO-LIFE CORNER – Would we be more horrified with the death of the preborn if they were slaugh-
tered by guns? We would then witness the horror of the destruction of a pregnancy and not ignore it
because abortion is done in secret. A dead baby is still just as dead, regardless of how they are killed.
CATHEQUISTS & SUBSTITUTES
Our Sunday Religious Education Program which operates from September through May is always in need of more
adult volunteers to serve as Catechists or team up with a partner or substitute for a catechist who is sick, etc.
Sister Pat will give the basic training during the month of August. Please contact Sr. Pat if you think you would like
to share in this ministry. (718-457-3457)
El Programa de Educación Religiosa Dominical que abre desde septiembre a mayo esta en la necesidad de adultos
voluntarios para enseñar como catequistas o formar un grupo con un compañero o sea un sustituto de un catequista
que está enfermo, etc.
La Hermana Pat dará clases de formación básica durante el mes de agosto. Por favor, póngase en contacto con la
Hermana Pat si usted piensa que le gustaría compartir en este ministerio. (718-457-3457)
S AV
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PARISH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
FOURTH ANNUAL PARISH GOLF OUTING
Monday, September 22nd
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Dear Parishioners,
I want share with you some important and happy news. The Diocese of Brooklyn recently
awarded a three-year grant of $45,000 per year to the parishes of Blessed Sacrament, St. Joan of Arc
and Our Lady of Fatima. The purpose of this grant is to enable us to hire a full-time Youth Minister, who
will work in all three parish communities. I am pleased to announce that we have hired a young man,
JERRY RODRIGUEZ, for this position. He will officially begin his ministry in September. We all know
the critical importance of ministry to our young people and I am sure that you will agree that it is a great
blessing to have a trained and experienced person to assist our parish in developing a youth ministry
program. Let us pray for Jerry as he begins his ministry for the young people of our three parishes!
Msgr. Mahoney
Queridos Feligreses:
Quisiera compartir con ustedes unas importantes y felices noticias. Recientemente hemos recibido
una subvencion de La Diócesis de Brooklyn de $45,000 por año durante tres años a las parroquias
del Santisimo Sacramento, Santa Juana de Arco y de Nuestra Señora de Fátima. El propósito de esta
subvención es para permitirnos contratar un Ministro de Juventud de tiempo completo, quien trabajará
en las tres comunidades parroquiales. Me complace anunciarles que hemos contratado a un joven,
JERRY RODRIGUEZ, para esta posición. Émperazá oficialmente en Septiembre. Todos sabemos la
importancia crítica del ministerio para nuestra juventud y estoy seguro que estarán de acuerdo que es
una enorme bendición el tener a una persona capacitada y con experiencia para ayudar a nuestra
parroquia en el desarrollo de ministerio juvenil. Oremos por Jerry al comenzar su ministerio para la
juventud de nuestras tres parroquias!
Mons. Mahoney
THANK YOU, STEPHEN & JOSEPHINE
TODAY will be the last Sunday that Josephine Sanges and Stephen Smith will share their music
ministry in our parish community. For many, many years Our Lady of Fatima has benefited
from their generous and faithful service. We thank them both from the bottom of our hearts.
They will always be a part of Fatima’s “extended family!” We are planning to have a Parish Farewell Celebration
for them some time in September.
GRACIAS, STEPHEN Y JOSEFINA
HOY será el último domingo que Josephine Sanges y Stephen Smith compartirán su música con
nuestra comunidad parroquial. Por muchos, muchos años Nuestra Señora de Fátima se ha beneficiado de sus servicios generosos y fieles. Le agradecemos a ambos desde el fondo de nuestros corazones. Ellos
permaneceran siempre con nosotros y son parte de nuestra "familia extensa". Estamos planeando tener una
pequeña celebración parroquial de despedida para ellos un dia en septiembre.
OPENING OF SCHOOL
Our Lady of Fatima School will officially open on this Wednesday, September 3rd. Please pray for all
teachers and students who are returning to school at this time, that they will have a blessed and fruitful
school year.
La Escuela de Nuestra Señora de Fatima abrirá oficialmente este Miércoles, 3 de septiembre. Por favor
oremos por todos los profesores y estudiantes que regresan a la escuela en este momento, que tengan
un bendito y fructuoso año escolar.
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!