Church of Our Lady of Angels Rev. Kevin P. Abels, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Arputham Arulsamy, Parochial Vicar Rev. Dragan Pusic, Parochial Vicar Rev. Kenneth J. Calder, Retired; in Residence Deacon Charles R. Hurley Dcn. Rachid Murad, Director of Religious Education Tele: 718-748-6553 Soraida Puente, Spanish Ministry Tele: 718-836-7200 ext. 102 Bay Ridge Catholic Academy 365 83rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Mr. Kevin Flanagan, School Principal Mr. Russell Berry, Asst. Principal information@bayridgecatholic.org

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 16, 2020

Rectory: 7320 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11209 Telephone: (718) 836-7200 / Fax: 718-238-2466 / Website: www.ourladyofangelsparish.org

WHY PRAY? The “foreigners” as Isaiah calls them, the “Gentiles” as Paul calls them, or the “Canaanites” as Matthew calls them are called to worship the one true God in prayer. As we listen to today’s readings, perhaps we are tempted to ask: Why pray? The question is rhetorical; it is tantamount to asking why should friends talk to one another or people in love kiss one another. Prayer is a way of relating to God, a way of talking to God. The apostles had the opportunity to talk to Jesus in the lesh. We have the opportunity to talk to Jesus Christ in prayer. Our relationship with him must be enthusiastic; it cannot be faint-hearted. John Donne, a ifteenth-century poet, knew what the qualities of good prayer were. Donne asks God to treat him differently from most Christians. The poet does not want God to merely “knock, breathe, shine, and seek to mend,” but also to “break, blow, burn, and make me new” (Holy Sonnets, XIV). It takes a dynamic faith on our part to come to God in prayer. As Jesus once said, “Knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). It may take pounding the door down, but if we are as persistent as the woman in today’s Gospel, the results will follow. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish) & 12:00pm SUMMER WEEKDAY MASSES Monday-Friday: 8:30am & 11:45am Saturday: 8:30am SUMMER RECTORY HOURS 7/13—9/7 (Labor Day) Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 1:00pm SACRAMENTS: Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 11:00am - 12 Noon & 3:30pm - 4:45pm In the Chapel Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated at 12:30pm (English) and 1:45pm (Spanish) - on the Second Saturday of the month. Celebrated at 1:30pm (Spanish) - Third Sunday of the month. Celebrated at 1:30pm (English) - on the Fourth Sunday of the month. Baptismal Preparation Class on First Saturday of the month -1:00pm. (English & Spanish) in the auditorium of the school. (Please bring child’s birth certi icate to interview). Anointing of the Sick Following the 8:30am Mass on First Saturday of each month. For an emergency, please speak to the priest on Duty. ********************************** PARISH SERVICES Our Lady of Angels Human Resources Center & Food Pantry Located at 336 - 73rd Street. Telephone number is 718-680-6344. Hours of operation are Wednesdays, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. ************************************ Spiritual Communion Prayer My Jesus, I believe that you are present In the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to Receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there And unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

Sunday, August 16, 2020 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SATURDAY, August 15th

8:30am Sarah Maguire 5:00pm Owen Higgins SUNDAY, August 16th

9:00am Mary Stuart (Birthday-Living) 10:30am Accion de Gracias a San Martin de Porres 12:00pm O.L.A. Parishioners MONDAY, August 17th

8:30am Purgatorial Society 11:45am Helen Kupniewski TUESDAY, August 18th

8:30am Bridget Hackett 11:45am Mary Wierszylo WEDNESDAY, August 19th

8:30am Anthony Maruna 11:45am Mary Ann Kelly THURSDAY, August 20th

8:30am Gerald & Mary Macdonald 11:45am Frank Pierno FRIDAY, August 21st

8:30am Anthony & Jean Maruna 11:45am John & Elizabeth Blacklock, David & Martha Beddard SATURDAY, August 22nd

8:30am Roselina D’Souza (Birthday-Mom) 5:00pm Joseph Barbera SUNDAY, August 23rd

9:00am Frances Adams 10:30am O.L.A. Parishioners 12:00pm Margaret & Flory Sullivan

************************** Sunday Readings: 1st Reading: Isaiah 56: 1, 6-7 Psalm: 67: 2-3, 5,6, 8- O God, let all the nations praise you. 2nd Reading: Romans 11: 13-15, 29-32 Gospel: Matthew 15: 21-28

Dear Parishioners,

The Church’s treasure is the Sacraments. Sacraments are outward signs that point to

something real and concrete. The seven sacraments of the church make known or bring about

the presence of Jesus Christ in our lives. The Church has the beautiful task of safeguarding,

promoting and celebrating the sacraments at different stages in the lives of the faithful, so that

the Lord Jesus may help us to reach our eternal reward, one day, in heaven.

I am happy to announce, that after meeting with certain members of our parish staff, that

we are going to celebrate the sacraments, that were placed on hold due to the Covid-19

pandemic.

I wanted you to be aware of the dates and times of the celebration of the Sacraments here

at Our Lady of Angels:

Saturday, Aug. 29: 10am & 1pm First Penance

Sunday, Aug. 30: 10:30am Mass Adult Confirmation in Spanish

Sunday, Sept. 13: 12noon Mass Adult Confirmation in English

Saturday, Sept. 19: 10:30am Mass First Communion in English

Saturday, Sept. 26: 1pm Mass First Communion in Spanish

Sunday, Oct. 4: 10:30am Mass Full Initiation in Spanish

12noon Mass Full Initiation in English

Again, the celebration of these Sacraments are for those whom it was postponed in the

Spring due to the coronavirus. I am very proud of the faith and the enthusiasm of those who

look forward to receiving the Grace (God’s life in us) that the sacraments bestow upon us. May I

ask that we all keep those who will be receiving the sacraments in our prayers.

Thanks for your support!

Fr. Abels

Goal: $110,066.00 Pledged: $76,491.00 Paid: $64,938.33 Donors: 154 CHECK OUT OUR PARISH WEBSITE FOR MORE PARISH NEWS.

Buenas Días!

El tesoro de la Iglesia son los sacramentos. Los Sacramentos son signos externos que

señalan hacia algo real y concreto. Los Siete Sacramentos de la Iglesia dan a conocer o lograr la

presencia de Jesuscristo en nuestras vidas. La Iglesia tiene la hermosa tarea de proteger,

fomentar, y celebrar los Sacramentos en diferentes etapas de las vidas de los feligreses, para que

el Señor Jesus pueda ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestra recompensa eterna, un dıa, en el cielo.

Me alegra anunciar, que después de reunirme con ciertos miembros de nuestra

parroquia, vamos a celebrar los Sacramentos, que fueron suspendidos, debido a la pandemia

del Covid-19.

Quiero que estén conscientes de las fechas y horas de la celebración de los Sacramentos

aquí en Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles:

Sábado, 29 de agosto: 10am & 1pm Primera Penitencia

Domingo, 30 de agosto: Misa de 10:30am Confirmación de Adultos en Español

Domingo, 13 de sept: Misa de Mediodía Confirmación de Adultos en Ingles

Sábado, 19 de sept: Misa de 10:30am Primera Comunión en Ingles

Sábado, 26 de sept: Misa de 1:00pm Primera Comunión en Español

Domingo, 4 de oct: Misa de 10:30am Completa Iniciación en Español

Misa de Mediodía Completa Iniciación en Ingles

Una vez más, la celebración de estos Sacramentos son para aquellos por los cual fueron

aplazados en la primavera debido al coronavirus. Me siento orgulloso de la fe y el entusiasmo

de aquellos que esperan recibir la Gracia (la vida de Dios en nosotros) que los sacramentos no

conceden. Les pido que mantengamos en nuestras oraciones a los que recibirán los Sacramentos.

¡Gracias por su apoyo!

Fr. Abels

Re lexion: Dios nunca esta ajeno a nuestras necesidades, es saber pedir con fe y humildad, como la mujer cananea lo hizo “Mujer, ¡que grande es tu fe!, que se cumpla lo que deseas.” Visite nuestro sitio web de la parroquia para mas noticias

August 8th & August 9th, 2020—$7,180 Attendance: 553 August 10th & August 11th, 2019—$7,652 Attendance: 753 I really appreciate the treasure that you give to help meet all our parish expenses. God bless your kind generosity—Fr. Kevin

Purgatorial Society Alice Cleary Geraldine Fitzpatrick Delia Lopez May They Rest in Peace SUMMER RECTORY HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY JULY 13 TO SEPTEMBER 7

9:00AM—1:00PM World Marriage Encounter has gone Virtual To support married couples during this time of social distancing, Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring a virtual marriage experience called Restore-Rekindle-Renew. This enrichment experience will meet via Zoom for seven sessions on Tuesday evenings from Sept 1 to Oct 13 from 7:00-9:30pm. Registration is limited and a $50 application fee is required. For more info. or to apply, call Richie & Karen Roginski at 877-697-9963 or visit https://bg-wwme.org.

ANNOUNCED MASSES

There are 79 available Announced Masses from

August to December 2020.

30 of 79 available Masses are the 6:45am Mass, and 7 of 79

available Masses are the 10:30am Spanish Sunday Mass.

17th Annual Our Lady of Angels JOSEPH A. MORAN MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 Please mail or fax reply before Monday, September 14, 2020 to Harry D’Onofrio at coachharry68@gmail.com Our Lady of Angels Church 7320 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 718-836-7200 Fax: 718-238-2466 (Please make checks payable to Our Lady of Angels Church)

Golf Tournament Participants Individual Players-$175 Foursome-$700 (Includes breakfast, snack, golf, cart, luncheon and gift bag) Associate Foursome-$800 (Includes breakfast, snack, golf, cart, luncheon, tee signage and gift bag) Luncheon Guest-$60 (Luncheon only) Golf Schedule Registration-6:15-7:00am Breakfast-6:30-7:00am Tee Off-7:00am Luncheon-2:00pm (Prizes & Awards)

EL MINISTERIO HISPANO DE NUESTRA SENORA DE LOS ANGELES ¡Bienvenidos a la comunidad de Nuestra Senora de los Angeles! Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles llega a la vibrante y creciente comunidad de habla hispana dentro de la parroquia, ofreciendo oportunidades espirituales, educativas, caritativas y sociales. La Santa Misa La Santa Misa se celebra en Espanol, todos los domingos a las 10:30am. Por favor brinde una invitacion a su familia, amigos y vecinos. Y proximamente iniciaremos la celebracion de la Santa Misa el dıa Jueves 10 de Septiembre 2020, con la Exposicion del Santisimo a las 6:00pm rezo del Santo Rosario y celebracion Eucarıstica a las 7:00pm. Normas de Seguridad para evitar el esparcimiento de COVID-19 Debemos practicar normas de seguridad para mantenernos saludables durante la pandemia del Covid-19. Es un requisito que cada persona que entre a la iglesia debe traer y usar su propio cubre bocas durante la Misa y practicar la distancia social de 6 pies entre cada persona. Miembros de familia que viven juntos se pueden sentar juntos. Es recomendado que los feligreses reciban la Santa Comunion en la mano y que no se deben quitar su cubre bocas al acercarse al sacerdote y mantener siempre los 6 pies de distancia. Cuando el comulgante reciba la Sagrada Hostia, ellos deben moverse a un lado y consumir la Eucaristıa inmediatamente. La Comunion sera ofrecida de una forma, la Sangre Preciosa no sera distribuida a los feligreses durante este tiempo. El Sacramento del Bautismo: El Sacramento del Bautismo se celebra cada Segundo sabado del mes a la 1:45pm y cada tercer domingo del mes a la 1:30pm. Preparacion y Requisitos Para Recibir el Sacramento del Bautismo en Nuestra Senora de los Angeles: 1-Proveer copia del acta de nacimiento del nino/a 2-Los padres y padrinos deben asistir a la charla bautismal que se ofrece el primer sabado de cada mes a la 1:00pm en el auditorio de la escuela. 3-El padrino/la madrina es un buen ejemplo de lo que signi ica vivir una vida de fe catolica. Por lo tanto, la Iglesia ensena que los padrinos deben de: 1. Tener mınimo 16 anos de edad. 2. Haber recibido el sacramento del Bautismo, Con irmacion y la Primera Comunion. 3. Practicar la fe catolica. 4. Estar casado(a) por la Iglesia o ser soltero(a) y no vivir en union libre. Matrimonios: La pareja debe pedir una cita con el sacerdote 6 meses antes de la boda. El Sacramento de Reconciliacion: El Sacramento de Reconciliacion se celebra el dıa sabado en la Capilla de Cristo Rey a las 11:00am-12:00pm & 3:30pm - 4:45pm Visita a los Enfermos: Si necesita hacer una cita por favor de llamar a la Rectoria 718-836-7200. Quinceaneras: La familia de la joven debe llamar a la Rectorıa para hacer una cita. La Santa Misa se celebra el tercer sabado del mes a las 2:00pm. La quinceanera debe haber recibido el Sacramento de Con irmacion. Intenciones para la Santa Misa: Si deseas ofrecer una Misa en memoria de un ser querido los meses de Agosto hasta Diciembre, por favor llame a la Rectorıa. La donacion es $15.00

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