CHURCH OF THE ASCENSIONELMHURST, NEW YORK 11373

Rev. Jovito B. Carongay, Jr. - PastorRev. Kyrian C. Echekwu - Parochial Vicar

RECTORY86-13 55th AvenueTelephone: 718-335-2626FAX#: 718-335-4181Website Address: www.ascensionparishelmhurst.orgEmail Address: ascensionrcchurch@gmail.com

RECTORY OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Mon. through Friday

Secretaria Bilingue disponible en Inglés y Español por el dia.MASS SCHEDULE• SUNDAYMASSES:• Saturday: 5:00 PM Vigil• Sunday: 8:30, 10:30 AM & 12 NoonLa misa en Español: 1:15 PM

• WEEKDAYMASSES:• Monday - Friday: 7:00, 9:00 AM• Saturday: 9:00 A.M.• HOLYDAY MASSES:• As announced in bulletinBAPTISMSEnglish Baptism: 2nd Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM.English Instruction: Wednesday prior to the Baptism at 7:30P.M. in the Rectory with pre-registration one month in advance ofclassLos Bautizos en Español: Por favor llame a La Rectoria.CONFESSIONSSaturday: 4:00 to 4:50 or by appointmentMARRIAGESPlease call the Rectory office for information and registration atleast 6 months prior to the date of marriage.DEVOTIONSMiraculous Medal Novena: Following the 9:00 AM Mass onMondayASCENSION PARISH CENTER86-37 53rd AvenueParish Center Tel: (718) 335-2626Fax Number: (718) 335-4181

FAITH FORMATIONMaria Gallo, DREPlease contact Rectory (718) 335-2626

ext: 13Email ascensionfaithformation1@gmail.com

MUSICPeter Roland, Director of Choir/Organist (718) 335-2626

THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

(Holy Day of Obligation) Monday, December 31st

5:00 p.m. Vigil 6:00 p.m. Vigil (Spanish)

Tuesday, January 1st 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 Noon, 7:00 p.m.

Please pray for the sick of our Parish:

Florence Madlambayan, James & Maryann League, Philomena O’Connor, Ann Pryor, Mauro & Ernesto Tan, Jose Panlilio Sr., George, Consuelo, Gaspar

Balsamo, Rosette Au-Yeung, Joel Rivera, Carmen Moredo, Elisa Marquina, Maria Rubio, Joy Himalaloan, James Leung, Elie Fornilda, Clinton & Patricia Panday, John Mavrovick, Janjan Paredes Occena, Kurt Himalaloan, Rosalia Caruso, Angel Villacres, Luz Mary Plazas, Amelia Parantar, Rose Galvez, Leah Raymundo, Tony Alialy, Sadiri, Mary Inghilterra, Warren Sicherman, Carmen Wilson, Julissa Martinez Carvajal Henao, Flora Orolfo, Norma Pinedo, Elizabeth Yee, John Occhi, Alex Almario, Sandra P. Carvajal, Julissa Martinez Carvajal, Francisco Arcueta, Victoria, Teresita & Colleen Danseco.

Please call the rectory, 718-335-2626, (or e-mail ascensionrc@aol.com) to notify us of any names that should remain or be added.

THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS,

MARY AND JOSEPH

DECEMBER 30, 2018

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday December 29th 5:00 pm Montgomery Family (L) Sunday December 30th 8:30 am Christmas Mass Remembrance Rajen Gomes (L) & Family 10:30 am Emma & Rodrigo Rosado 12 Noon Salome E. Farillas 1:15 pm Pablo Brand Chacon (L) William Salas Baldovino (L) Monday December 31st– St. Sylvester I, Pope

7:00 am Christmas Mass Remembrance Carlita R. Ocaya 9:00 am Antony, Maria, Anand & Asha George (L) 5:00 pm Virginia Ngo (L) 6:00 pm Edward Carbonell Francisco Guaman El Divino Niño Jesús Tuesday January 1st– The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God 9:00 am Christmas Mass Remembrance Rajen Gomes (L) & Family 10:30 am Virginia Ngo (L) 12 Noon Francisco Family (L) Wednesday January 2nd

– Ss. Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors of the Church

NO 7:00 am Mass 9:00 am Christmas Mass Remembrance 7:00 pm Rosee Law Family (L) Thursday January 3rd

– The Most Holy Name of Jesus

7:00 am Christmas Mass Remembrance 9:00 am Blessed Virgin Mary Friday January 4th

– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious 7:00 am Christmas Mass Remembrance 9:00 am Gloria Tanoy 7:00 pm George Gomes Saturday January 5th– St. John Neumann, Bishop

9:00 am Purgatorial Society Gerry Salvador Mattie Stetina

McDaniel Almanzar Alex Yaya

John McNaughton Vicente Celis

Cristy Lirio Sofia Uy

Dory Alialy Amadora Susana & Amado Francisco

Penette Bernardo-Gonzalez Hilaria Rosal

Calixtratro Duero Jr. Ruben & Conrada Tomeldan

Wenceslao Peña Salome Farillas

Niccolo Marshal Bautista Rosa Canastra

Romeo J. Castillo Rogelio Dejano

William Boetel Jose C. Pidlaoan

Juana Masaya Ramos Maria Hilda de Peña

Connie Cerrito Angel Luis Montanez

Joselito C. Aquino Rachel Obi

Ma. De Lourdes Freie Andrada Michael Paul Rance

Broniskalia Kokcik Maria Luisa Denavia

Joey Galit Beng John Ching

Irwin Jay Robinson Francisca Kho

Nonita Yap Pacita Dychauco

Nora Dalaw DelRosario Maximiano Geromo

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RECTORY OFFICE SCHEDULE

The Rectory Office will be closed from:

Saturday, December 29th through

Tuesday, January 1st.

It will reopen on:

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019.

Purgatorial Society

Continued . . . Victorina Geromo Pedrita Tomodos

Randolph Ramirez Souls in Purgatory

Rodolfo Rebong Bridget Osuagwu

Emmanuel Quizon Gerardo Josue

Deceased Family & Friends of: Nicanor & Charmaigne Marabe

Cecilia LaFleur Zita Panas

Anthony Blancaver Dy Kim Pong & Elena Do Dy

Arsenio Alcantara Jr. Henry Co Ting

Jaime Co Tieng Jose M. Arcillas

Martin Heeb Marilyn Vinuya

Henry Gatoc Ruben Ruperto Torres

Benito DeCastro Gloria Tanoy

Elmira Tanoy Eugenia Bartolome

Anita Diaz Christopher DeCastro

Eileen Igoe Michael King

Joseph Tan Tiong Tick Mary Ong Hun

George Tan Rosita Tan

Theodora Tan Ong Linda Tan

Be Lien Tan Annie Tan

Joseph McAndrew Jefferson Arami S. Dario

Guillermo Pesantes Blum Anna Carrozza

Irene Mennitt Esther Iqbal

Tomas Wisniewski Marty Rosario R. Chan

Carlito V. Dionisio Paul Echekwu

MEMORIALS December 30th– January 5th

Altar Bread and Wine has been donated for: CARMEN MOREDO (L)

Sanctuary Lamp will burn in Loving Memory for: LUIS FERNANDEZ (D) & VITTORIO LaBRUNA (D) Requested by: Peter Roland

Altar Candles will burn in Loving Memory for: AGNES BAROZIE (D)

Memorials are available, kindly contact Rectory Office.

ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS in the Lower Church Hall

Couples for Christ Sun. 12/30/18 2:00 p.m. L.C.

Zumba Mon. 12/31/18 CANCELLED*

Spanish Prayer GroupTues. 01/01/19 CANCELLED*

Zumba Wed. 01/02/19 7:00 p.m. L.C.

Spanish Choir Practice Wed. 01/02/19 8:00 p.m. L.C.

Diocesan Choir PracticeThurs. 01/03/19 8:00 p.m. L.C.

Encountered Couples Fri. 01/04/19 7:30 p.m. L.C.

2,000 Hail Mary’s Sat. 01/05/19 8:00 a.m. L.C.

Rosary Society Sun. 01/06/19 CANCELLED

Couples for Christ Sun. 01/06/18 CANCELLED**

*Cancelled, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God **Cancelled, Volunteers Appreciation Dinner

CHURCH PRAYER GROUPS AND DEVOTIONS

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Every Wednesday there will be a Novena for Our Lady of Perpetual Help after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Every First Wednesday of the month there will be a 7:00 p.m. Mass in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

FIRST FRIDAY JANUARY 4

Holy Hour For Priests and Priestly Vocations Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after 9:00 a.m. Mass.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS

THE BLACK NAZARENE

First Friday, January 4, 2019 Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Celebration at 7:00 p.m.

2000 HAIL MARY’S

Lower Church Hall January 5, 2019. Every First Saturday of the Month at 8:00 a.m. followed by 9:00 a.m. Mass. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 2000 Hail Mary’s will resume until 4:00 p.m.

OUR LADY MARY MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACE

Second Saturday of the month, January 12, 2019. Recitation of the Holy Rosary immediately after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. After the Mass the Prayer Group will meet in the lower Church.

STO. NINO NOVENA / MASS

Sundays at 5:00 p.m. December 30 & January 6

LITURGY OF THE HOURS

Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. The group gathers in the front pews on the Tabernacle side.

ASCENSION PARISH

ROSARY SOCIETY

The Rosary Society gathers at the

10:30 a.m. Mass on the First Sunday of

the month.

The January 6, 2019 meeting has been cancelled.

Next Meeting: Sunday, February 3, 2019. Meeting and fellowship in the lower Church

immediately following the Mass.

New members welcome.

SPANISH PRAYER GROUP

Meet: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower

Church. All are invited.

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL Reunión: martes a las 7:00 p.m. en el sótano de la

Iglesia. Todos estan invitados.

ROSARY MAKING MINISTRY

Meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30

p.m. in the lower Church. All are welcome.

Next Meeting: January 17, 2019

MINISTERIO DE HACER ROSARIOS

Reunión el primer y tercer jueves del mes a las 6:30 p.m.

en el sótano de la Iglesia. Todos son bienvenidos.

COUPLES FOR CHRIST

Couples for Christ meet Sundays in the lower

Church from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All are welcome to attend.

PAREJAS POR CRISTO

Parejas por Cristo tienen reunión en el sótano de la

Iglesia todos los domingos de 2:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Todos estan invitados.

FAITH FORMATION

INFORMATION

Faith Formation Classes are held on

Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at

the Parish Center. The classes run from

September through May.

A new registration form MUST be completed for all

present students as well as new students to attend our

program. Parents must bring the following documents

when registering:

- Baptism Certificate;

- Birth Certificate if child/ren is not baptized;

- If a child attended Religious Education classes at

another parish a transfer letter is required.

For more information about registration or if you would

be interested in volunteering for the Faith Formation

Program, please contact Mrs. Maria Gallo, DRE at 718-

335-2626 Ext. 13 or e-mail at ascensionfaithforma-

tion1@gmail.com.

Adult classes for Faith Formation are also at the Parish

Center. For information please contact Mrs. Maria

Gallo, DRE at 718-335-2626 Ext. 13 or e-mail at as-

censionfaithformation1@gmail.com.

FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR

December / January 2019

December 30 NO FAITH FORMATION CLASS

January 6 Class 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

January 13 Class 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

January 20 NO FAITH FORMATION CLASS

January 27 Class 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

December 30 , 2018

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 or 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28

Psalm 128 or Psalm 84

Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17

or 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24

Luke 2:41-52

Introduction to the Liturgy of the Word

Luke narrates the episode of the adolescent Jesus staying

behind in the temple, causing his parents terrible anxiety

when they realize he’s missing. Parents can certainly appre-

ciate their distress, and then their relief. One of the possible

first readings features another incident in the temple. Han-

nah, thankful to the Lord for the birth of her son, Samuel,

after years of childlessness, dedicates him to the Lord’s ser-

vice. Samuel and Jesus both feel at home in the Lord’s

house. May we as well.

Question of the Week

What can I do for my parents/siblings/spouse/children to

make my family more holy, more like the ideal that God

calls us to?

Liturgy for Epiphany of the Lord

January 6, 2019

Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72

Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12

©2018, World Library Publications

EDUCACCIÓN RELIGIOSA

Las clases de Educación Religiosa son los domingos en

el centro parroquial de 8:30 a.m. a 10:15 a.m., los me-

ses de septiembre a mayo.

Se require una inscripción nueva para todos los niños

niños asistiendo. Para inscriber a su hijo/a se require lo

siguiente:

-Fe de bautismo

-Acta de Nacimiento (si no tiene bautizo)

-Carta de Traslado, si asistio a clases en otra parroquia

Para más información o si le interesa ser voluntario en

el programa favor de ponerse en contacto con la Sra.

María Gallo, Directora al 718-335-2626, Ext. 13 o al

correo electronico:

ascensionfaithformation1@gmail.com.

Clases para adulto serán ofrecidas en el Centro Parro-

quial. Personas interesadas deberán de hacer cita con

la Sra. Mariía Gallo, 718-335-2626, Ext. 13.

30 de diciembre de 2018

Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia de

Jesús, María y José Eclesiástico 3:3-7, 14-17

Salmo 128

Colosenses 3:12-21 ó 3:12-17

Lucas 2:41-52

(También se pueden proclamar los siguientes textos alternativos

para el Año C: 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28; Salmo 84;

1 Juan 3:1-2, 21-24; Lucas 2:41-52)

Introducción a la Liturgia de la Palabra Lucas narra el episodio del Jesús adolescente que se queda

atrás en el templo y le causa así una terrible ansiedad a sus

padres cuando se dan cuenta que él no está. Las mamás y

los papás pueden ciertamente apreciar la angustia de Maria y

José, y después su tranquilidad. Una de las dos primeras

lecturas que se dan a escoger presenta otro incidente en el

templo. Ana, después de muchos años sin hijos, dedica a

Samuel al servicio del Señor en agradecimiento por el

nacimiento de su hijo. Samuel y Jesús se sienten como en

casa en la casa del Señor. Que sea así también para

nosotros.

Pregunta de la Semana ?Qué puedo hacer por mis padres, mis hermanos, mi

cónyuge, mis hijos, para que mi familia sea más santa y más

semejante a la familia que Dios desea?

Liturgia para Solemnidad de la Epifanía del Señor

6 de enero de 2019

Isaía 60:1-6 Salmo 72

Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mateo 2:1-12

©2018, World Library Publications & Palabras Pastorales

LAST WEEK’S CHURCH OFFERING

December 23, 2018

Due to the early sending of the bulletin(s) for publica-

tion, the above information regarding the collection(s)

will be printed at a later date. Thank you.

COLLECTION(S) JANUARY 2019 January 1st - The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

January 6th -Diocesan Mission

January 20th -Fuel Offering

January 27th -Churches in Need

T H A N K Y O U

Bishop DiMarzio and the staff of Catholic

Charities Brooklyn and Queens send their sin-

cerest thanks to the parishioners of Ascension

Parish for their generous contributions to the

Christmas Collection for Catholic Charities. Your

gifts enable Catholic Charities to continue to work

with the children and families of our diocese who are

in need. If you missed the special collection, your do-

nation is still urgently needed to help Catholic Chari-

ties continue our critical work. Donations may be

mailed to: Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens,

Attn: Development & Communications, 191 Jo-

ralemon Street, 12th Floor , Brooklyn, NY 11201

2019 RELIGIOUS ART

CALENDARS

T H A N K Y O U

Ascension Parish acknowledges

the generosity of:

Gerard J. Neufeld, Inc. Funeral Home

Leo F. Kearns, Inc. Funeral Home

Papavero Funeral Home

For their donation of our 2019 Parish Calendars

STO. NINO NOVENA

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Holy Rosary: 5:00 p.m.

Followed by Novena & Mass

STO. NINO FEAST DAY

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Main Celebrant: Rev. Jovito B. Carongay Jr.

Procession: 3:00 p.m.

Mass: 4:00 p.m.

Fellowship in the Lower Church after the Mass

PARISH REGISTRATION

All persons/families should be registered in the

Parish. Registering for the parish not only makes you more

a part of the family of Ascension Church it gives a chance

for you and your family to be counted.

Registration forms are available at the entrance of the

Church and at the Rectory Office. Kindly fill out the form

and leave at the Rectory Office or in the collection basket.

Thank you.

REGISTRACIÓN PARROQUIAL

Todas personas/familias deberán de estar registrados en la

Parroquia. El registrarse le dará una oportunidad de ser

miembros de la familia de la Acensión y ser contados.

Los formularios de Registración están disponibles en la en-

trada de la Iglesia y en la Oficina Parroquial. Favor de lle-

nar el formulario y devuelvalo a la Oficina Parroquial o en

la colecta. Gracias.

OUR LORD JESUS THE

BLACK NAZARENE

Celebration: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019

7:00 p.m.

Celebrants: Rev. Jovito B. Carongay Jr.

Rev. Noel Daduya

Novena & Mass Schedule: Dec. 31, 2018 4:00 p.m. Rosary, Jesus Nazarene & Novena

5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

Jan. 1, 2019 6:00 p.m. Rosary & Novena, 7:00 p.m. Mass

Jan. 2, 2019 6:00 p.m. Rosary & Novena, 7:00 p.m. Mass

Jan. 3, 2019 6:00 p.m. Rosary & Novena, 7:00 p.m. Mass

Jan. 4, 2019 6:00 p.m. Rosary, Fatima & Jesus Nazarene

Novena

7:00 p.m. Mass & Procession inside the Church

Jan. 5, 2019 6:00 p.m. Rosary & Novena, 7:00 p.m. Mass

Jan. 6, 2019 4:00 p.m. Rosary, Sto. Nino & Jesus

Nazarene Novena

5:00 p.m. Mass

Jan. 7, 2019 6:00 p.m. Rosary & Novena, 7:00 p.m. Mass

Jan. 8, 2019 6:00 p.m. Rosary & Novena, 7:00 p.m. Mass

Jan. 9, 2019 7:00 p.m. Mass followed by procession

outside the Church

Contact: Cora: 917-544-0958 Edna: 646-371-0001

Angie: 917-825-8558 Janett: 347-828-5608

Eda: 917-459-5463 Grace: 917-589-4117

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

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Sunday, January 6, 2019 2:30 p.m. in the Lower Church

All Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Com-

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