Church of Our Lady of Angels

Rev. Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, VF, Pastor Rev. Jason N. Espinal, Parochial Vicar Rev. Arputham Arulsamy, Parochial Vicar Rev. Kenneth J. Calder, Retired; in Residence Deacon Edward S. Gaine Deacon Charles R. Hurley

Dcn. Rachid Murad, 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

Mr. Russell Berry, School Principal Tele: 718-238-5045

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 8, 2020

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

CHANGE Lent is all about change and change is usually not easy. In order to change we have to leave something behind. Today we hear about a very old man who decides to answer God’s call. Abram experiences a tremendous amount of change when he leaves everything behind, risking it all for God’s promise. Jesus changes, is trans igured, right before the eyes of his disciples. The Lenten scriptures issue the call for us to change, to be trans igured, so that we, too, will soon share in the glory of God. What is it that the Lord is asking us to leave behind? Are we willing to take the risk for the promise made by God? These questions are at the heart of the Lenten journey of conversion. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

WEEKEND MASSES:

Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish) & 12:00pm

WEEKDAY MASSES:

Monday-Friday: 6:45am, 8:30am & 11:45am Saturday: 8:30am

SACRAMENTS:

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 11:00am - 12 Noon & 3:30pm - 4:45pm Thursday before First Friday of the month: 1:15pm - 1:45pm

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 certificate 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

Al-A-Non - Meets in the Pine Room on Thursday nights at 7:00 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 Wednesdays, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

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.

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 Thursday after 6:45 AM and 11:45 AM Masses, with Benediction at 1:00 PM and every first Friday after the 6:45 AM and 11:45 AM Masses with Benediction at 1:00 PM

Sunday, March 8, 2020

Second Sunday of Lent

SATURDAY, March 7th

8:30am Charles J. Higgins 5:00pm Vicki Venito (45th Anniversary) SUNDAY, March 8th

9:00am Lisa & Thomas Kenny 10:30am Beatriz Caivillo 12:00pm Pat Pelkonen (15th Anniversary) MONDAY, March 9th

6:45am James P. Cleary & Marty Fox 8:30am Rose Perrone 11:45am Sarah Marilyn Maguire TUESDAY, March 10th

6:45am O.L.A. Parishioners 8:30am Fr. Felix McGrath, O.F.M. 11:45am Jim McConnell, Jr. & Marjorie McConnell Stewart 7:15pm Edinson Avila WEDNESDAY, March 11th

6:45am Anthony J. Maruna 8:30am Perrotta & Ferraro Families 11:45am Elizabeth A. Anderson, I.L.M. THURSDAY, March 12th

6:45am Purgatorial Society 8:30am Santana Pilarte 11:45am Louis Wierszylo FRIDAY, March 13th

6:45am Harold Reilly 8:30am Joseph Fox (N. Ireland) 11:45am Justin Reeck SATURDAY, March 14th

8:30am Margaret Mary Brenda Sullivan 5:00pm Cecilia Jablonski SUNDAY, March 15th

9:00am O.L.A. Parishioners 10:30am Rita Paluga 12:00pm Raymond Quartuci & Angela Bongiorno & Benedetto Bongiorno

Dear Parishioners,

The Second Sunday of Lent is here and today we celebrate our Annual Entertainment in honor

of Saints Joseph and Patrick. As you know, the Show and the 50/50 Raffle are fundraisers for the

parish and I am grateful to you for your participation and support.

All of you who took part in last year’s Annual Catholic Appeal have most likely received a

pledge card for this year’s Appeal. We did well last year due to your commitment to our diocese and

parish. I’m not bragging but simply stating what I read in The Tablet: we were the ninth highest parish

in the diocese in terms of the total amount raised.

We did this with 245 participants. How much more we could do for those in need if only 100

more parishioners would participate this year. Please pray about becoming a donor this year. Our

parish goal is $110,066.00.

Let’s pray for each other

Msgr. Kevin B. Noone

P.S. The offertory gifts of bread and wine are placed on the table in the cross aisle. If a family member

or donor of the mass intention wishes to bring the gifts in the offertory procession, we encourage the

family to sit close to the table.

February 29th & March 2nd, 2020 - $10,224 Attendance: 974 March 2nd & 3rd, 2019 - $12,624 Attendance: 935

ALTAR SERVER: A JOB SO BIG ONLY A KID CAN DO IT

If you have been baptized, made your 1st Holy Communion and want to serve the Lord, children in the 4th grade and

higher are welcome to become an altar server.

PRACTICE’S are ongoing. If you would like to join, please call the

rectory at 718-836-7200 or email: olaaltarserver@gmail.com

Afternoon Book Club

Next meeting will be on Monday, March 23, 2020

at 1:00pm in the Monsignor Cavanagh Room

All are welcome! Come and enjoy a wonderful time.

The book is

A Woman is No Man By Etaf Rum

Men’s Book Club

Next meeting will be on Monday, May 4, 2020

at 7:30pm in the Monsignor Cavanagh Room

The book is

The Boys of Summer By Roger Kahn

Our Lady of Angels Youth Ministry

For more information, like us on Facebook:

Our Lady of Angels Youth Ministry

CATECHISTS NEEDED

WE ARE IN NEED OF CATECHISTS. PLEASE CONSIDER

VOLUNTEERING ON SUNDAY MORNINGS TO TEACH OUR CATHOLIC FAITH TO OUR PARISH

CHILDREN. PLEASE CONTACT

RACHID MURAD AT 718-748-6553.

Purgatorial Society Ann DiPietro Joseph Fasano Ronnie Lotito Felipe Orengo May They Rest in Peace

Our Lady of Grace Spring Fair Avenue W & East 4th Street-church basement When: March 28th-11:00am to 6:00pm March 29th– 9:00am to 5:00pm Venders selling new items Pictures with the Easter Bunny 50/50 Raf le $5.00 food prepared by Boy Scout Troop #376 Parking behind church Wheelchair accessible Call Mary Ann for any questions: 718-376-8294

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So Many Questions Do you have questions about what’s happening at Our Lady of Angels?

Beginning the weekend of March 7th and 8th, there will be an information table in the vestibule of the church. Please come and ask us about OLA.

We look forward to meeting and speaking with you. LENTEN BOOK READING AND REFLECTION Mondays: March 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th, 2020 7:00-8:00pm in the Msgr. Cavanagh Room An invitation to have a deeper understanding of Our Lord Jesus’ Passion and Cruci ixion. Join us for a ive-week Spiritual Preparation during Lent. Book: The Passion and the Cross By Ronald Rolheiser For further details and books contact: Fr. Samy or Margaret Jones 718-836-7200 Books will be provided at $15.00 each.

Diocese of Brooklyn Deanery 9 Parishes Adult Confirmation Classes 2020

Our Lady of Angels, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Andrew the Apostle, St. Anselm,

St. Bernadette, St. Ephrem & St. Patrick

Qualifications: For Catholics high school age or older who have already received Baptism &

First Holy Communion. Contact your home parish for an interview & approval.

Class Location: St. Anselm Catholic Academy

83rd Street & 4th Avenue Enter through the rear door of the school Classroom is in the Msgr. Colbert Center

All classes are Wednesdays 7:00-9:00pm

Textbook: Inspired by the Spirit (Sadlier 2012)

Dates: April 15th, 22nd, 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th.

Reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation is at the

Candidate’s Home Parish on Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2020.

For information contact: Bro. Robert Duffy, O.S.F.

718-745-0077 or brotherduffy@hotmail.com

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Where: St. Ephrem Spirituality Center 935 Bay Ridge Parkway (lower level-entrance on the right)

When: Monday, Mar. 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2020

Time: 7:00pm. For further information, please call Sister Ann at the Center at 718-921-9518. Grief has no short cuts. It must be lived through. Ribbons to Jesus

Let’s tell Jesus what we are planning this lent. During the weekend of March 7th and 8th, The Holy Spirit Committee of Our Lady of Angels will distribute purple ribbons at the end of each mass. Please write your Lenten sacrifice, good deed, petition and/or intention on it. Return the ribbon the following weekend and place it in the basket opposite the gifts table. Your ribbons will then be placed on the altar before the offertory. During Holy Week, purple ribbons representing your thoughts will be tied along the gate outside the church. On Easter these purple ribbons will be changed to white to celebrate the Risen Jesus.

OUR LADY OF ANGELS CHILDREN’S CHOIR FOR THE 9:00AM SUNDAY MASS Serve the Lord in Song! Practice every Wednesday afternoon 4:30-5:30pm & Saturday Mornings 10:30am-11:30am In the Church

Holy Angels Catholic Academy

Presents 2020 Pot of Gold - Mardi Gras

Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7:00pm

Holy Angels Gymnasium 337 74th Street

Each Ticket: $100 for a chance to win... Grand Prize: $10,000

1st Prize: $1000 2nd Prize: $500

Each ticket entitles 2 adult admissions to dinner/dance

which includes hot buffet dinner, beer/wine, music/dancing, & dessert & coffee

Contact Holy Angels Office at 718-238-5045

******************************* Vocation Office of the Diocese of Brooklyn

The Vocation Office is pleased to announce two new programs geared for young men in Junior High and High School:

THE JEREMIAH PROJECT

This program is for high school boys who show some interest in vocation to the priesthood and/or college seminary. This program invites students to participate in a monthly overnight experience and share in the fraternity of our college seminarians. The next overnight experiences are as follows: (Dates to be determined.) Time: 5:30pm Friday and ends 1:00pm on Saturday. For more information: vocations@diobrook.org or call (718) 827-2454

FRATERNITAS This program is for middle school students (6-8th grade) dedicated to instilling Christian values in young men with the goal of fostering true Catholic Gentlemen. Our monthly encounters allow us to accomplish this mission through: Prayer, Catechesis, Sports, and Sacraments.

Where: Cathedral Preparatory School & Seminary 56-25 92nd Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373

When: Saturdays from 1:00 to 5:00pm (Once a month) For more information: cbetge@cathedralprep.org or call (718) 827-2454

The Diocese of Brooklyn’s own NET TV is a cable network featuring news and information with a Catholic point of view. The network is available on Verizon FiOS Channel 48 in the New York metropolitan area and beyond, including Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Dutchess counties, all of Long Island, and southern Connecticut including Greenwich. It is also available on Time Warner Cable / Spectrum Channel 97 and Optimum Channel 30 within New York City. Viewers can also watch the programming live on NET TV’s website at www.netny.tv/watchnow.

Journey Towards Healing Support Group for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Committed by Members of the Clergy

Thursday Evenings in Brooklyn

This group will be facilitated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The group will provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for survivors to share in similar experiences as they

journey towards healing and wholeness.

Weekly Topics Discussed will be: Coping Skills /Self Care

Healthy Releases of Anger Goal Setting

Preparing Testimonials How Faith Impacts One’s Journey

Men’s Issues Impact on Relationships

If you are interested, please contact Jasmine Salazar,

L.M.S.W., Victim Assistance Coordinator at 718-623- 6523 or Vacministry@diobrook.org

Basket of Intentions All parishioners and visitors who attend mass at Our Lady of Angels are invited and encouraged to place an intention or petition in the Basket of Intentions across from the credence table. This basket will be brought up with the gifts and placed on the altar before the Offertory. (Pencils and paper are available next to the Basket of Intentions.)

SERVICIOS A LA COMUNIDAD

¡BIENVENIDOS A NUESTRA COMUNIDAD!

Les invitamos todos los Domingos a la celebración de la Santa Misa a las 10:30am

y todos los martes iniciando con la Exposición del Santisimo Sacramento a las

6:00pm, rezo del Santo Rosario a las 6:15pm, y celebración de la Santa Misa a las 7:15pm. Primer Martes de cada mes Confesiones a las 6:05pm hasta 6:50pm.

*************************************** Re lexion: En este II Domingo de Cuaresma. Se nos llama a una vida santa por medio de Jesus, nuestro guıa, nuestro camino, y nuestro hermano. Y nos proclama que esta es la voluntad de Dios desde el principio de la creacion. Esta caminata de la Cuaresma nos llama a una transformacion. No es su iciente pensar que podemos sacri icarnos de alguna comida, de bebida, o de alguna rutina. La cuaresma nos llama a un cambio de direccion, a un reenfoque de nuestra mente, a una dedicacion a la vida santa. Tal vez podemos decir que tenemos que aceptar el perdon de Dios por nuestros pecados, y en turno tenemos que perdonar a los que nos han ofendido.

*************************************** Santo Viacrucis: Apartir del jueves 27 de febrero a las 7:00pm. Iniciaremos el rezo del Santo Viacrucis en la iglesia. Entrada por la puerta del patio de la Rectoria “Court Yard”.

AVISOS PARROQUIALES

Bautizos Charla Bautismal El primer sabado de cada mes a la 1:00pm. en el auditorio de la escuela. Dıa de Bautizo El segundo sabado del mes a la 1:45pm y tercer domingo del mes a la 1:30pm. Requisitos: Certi icado de nacimiento del nino/a Padrinos: *Importante* Deben tener los 3 sacramentos de iniciacion Cristiana: Bautismo, Primera Comunion, y Con irmacion y si estan casados debe ser por la Iglesia y ser practicantes de nuestra fe cristiana.

Servicios a nuestra Comunidad Matrimonios: Pedir cita con el sacerdote 6 meses antes de la boda. Visita a los Enfermos: Llamar a la Rectoria para mayor informacion. Grupo de Jovenes: Los Viernes dos veces al mes, a las 7:00pm. Dirigido por el Padre Jason N. Espinal. Sacramento de Reconciliacion: sabados: 11:00am-12:00pm & 3:30pm - 4:30pm Jueves antes del primer Viernes del mes: 1:15pm-1:45pm. Estudio de Biblia y Oracion: Los Jueves a las 7:00pm en el Cavanagh Room.

Devocion a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Si desea llevar el cuadro de la Imagen de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe para rezar el

Santo Rosario en familia. Te puedes comunicar con el Sr. Gregorio Valerio y la

Sra. Magdalena Medina.

Bulletin Number: 511141 Our Lady of Angels Church Brooklyn, NY 11209 718-836-7200 Alternate Phone number: Theresa’s cell: 917-757-8557 Anne’s cell: 917-797-4049 Contact: Theresa Ferraioli/Anne Ferraioli/Fr. Jason Espinal Email: olachurchbulletin@gmail.com Software Using: Pub 2010 Pages Sent: 1-9 Special Instructions: