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

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, Fides “Gigi” Chan, Rosalia Caruso, Angel Villacres, Luz Mary Plazas, Amelia Parantar, Rose Galvez, Leah Raymundo, Tony Alialy, Sadiri Castaneto, Mary Inghilterra, Warren Sicherman, Carmen Wilson, Julissa Martinez Carvajal Henao, Flora Orolfo, Norma Pinedo, Dinah Neri, Elizabeth Yee, John Occhi, Alex Almario, Sandra P. Carvajal, Julissa Martinez Carvajal.

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.

LAST WEEK’S CHURCH OFFERING

November 18, 2018

$4,714.00 - 1st Collection

$1,474.00 - 2nd Collection - Campaign

for Human Development Thank you for your continued support of this Parish.

COLLECTION(S) NOVEMBER / DECEMBER November 25th-Chrismas Flower Offering

December 2nd - The Tablet

December 8th - Immaculate Conception

December 9th - Religious Retirement Fund

December 16th– My Christmas Gift to my Church

December 25th– Catholic Charities

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

KING OF THE UNIVERSE

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday November 24th 5:00 pm Sárvári Family (L) Sunday November 25th 8:30 am Elmira Tanoy 10:30 am Beniamina & Guiseppi Coniglio 12 Noon Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 1:15 pm Guillermo Pesantes Blum Marcela Ramirez (L) Nestor Ruiz (L) Monday November 26th– Weekday

7:00 am Rogelio Ducusin (L) 9:00 am St. Jude Tuesday November 27th– Weekday

7:00 am Amado & Susana Francisco 9:00 am Peter Krohal Wednesday November 28th

– Weekday

7:00 am Joventino L. Maranan 9:00 am Thomas Stenson Thursday November 29th

– Weekday

7:00 am Reynaldo Martinez (L) 9:00 am Maura Serafico Friday November 30rd

– St. Andrew, Apostle 7:00 am Nelia Tanoy (L) & Nerissa Infante (L) 9:00 am Lorna Francisco (L) Saturday December 1st– St.

9:00 am Purgatorial Society Eugene B. Barrins Paul Echekwu

Gerry Salvador Mattie Stetina

McDaniel Almanzar Alex Yaya

John McNaughton Vicente Celis

Cristy Lirio Sofia Uy

Dory Alialy Amadora Susana 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

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

continued -

Purgatorial Society - continued - 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

PASKO

A Christmas Choral Festival

Ascension Church

Sunday, December 2nd at 3:00 p.m.

Admission: $20.00 Voice of Friendship Singers

The Shepherd Singers

San Lorenzo Ruiz Choir of New York

Tickets are available at the Rectory Office. Part of the

proceeds from the festival will benefit the Mary Queen

of Heaven Missionaries in the Philippines. Please visit

their website at www.mqhm.org

MEMORIALS November 25th– December 1st

Altar Bread and Wine has been donated in Loving Memory for: GLORIA TANOY (D) Requested by: Nelia Tanoy

Sanctuary Lamp will burn in Loving Memory for: GLORIA TANOY (D) Requested by: Nelia Tanoy

Altar Candles will burn in Loving Memory for: GLORIA TANOY (D)

Requested by: Nelia Tanoy

Memorials are available, kindly contact Rectory Office.

ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS in the Lower Church Hall

Couples for Christ Sun. 11/25/18 2:00 p.m. L.C.

Zumba Mon. 11/26/18 7:00 p.m. L.C

Spanish Prayer GroupTues. 11/27/18 6:00 p.m. L.C.

Zumba Wed. 11/28/18 7:00 p.m. L.C.

Spanish Choir Practice Wed. 11/28/18 8:00 p.m. L.C.

Diocesan Choir PracticeThurs. 11/29/18 8:00 p.m. L.C.

Encountered Couples Fri. 11/30/18 7:30 p.m. L.C.

2,000 Hail Mary’s Sat. 12/01/18 8:00 a.m. L.C.

Rosary Society Sun. 12/02/18 after 10:30 a.m. Mass

Couples for Christ Sun. 12/02/18 2:00 p.m. L.C.

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 DECEMBER 7

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, December 7, 2018 Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Celebration at 7:00 p.m.

2000 HAIL MARY’S

Lower Church Hall December 1, 2018. 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, December 8, 2018. Recitation of the Holy Rosary immediately after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

NOVENA / MASS

Every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. November 25; December 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

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.

Next Meeting:

Sunday, December 2, 2018

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: December 6, 2018

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

November November 25 NO FAITH FORMATION CLASS

December

December 2 Class 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

December 9 Class 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

December 16 Class 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

December 23 NO FAITH FORMATION CLASS

December 30 NO FAITH FORMATION CLASS

PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY

OREMOS EL ROSARIO DIARIAMENTE

November 25, 2018

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe

Daniel 7:13-14

Psalm 93

Revelation 1:5-8

John 18:33b-37

Introduction too the Liturgy of the Day

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King, ac-

knowledging that Jesus Christ is above all temporal rulers,

past, present, or future. We also recognize that Jesus Christ

should reign in our lives, guiding us in our thoughts, our

decisions, and our conduct. In both the universe that is the

entire world and the universe that is our own heart, Jesus

Christ is Lord.

Question of the Week

In what way is Jesus king in my life? How do I live in this

world while living for God’s kingdom?

Liturgy for the First Sunday of Advent

December 2, 2018 Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25

1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

©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.

25 de noviembre de 2018

Nuestro Señor Jesucristo,

Rey del Universo Daniel 7, 13-14

Salmo 92

Apocalipsis 1, 5-8

Juan 18, 33-37

Introducción a la Liturgia del Día Hoy celebramos la solemnidad de Cristo Rey para re-

conocer que Jesucristo está por encima de todo gobernante

temporal del pasado, del presente y del futuro. También

reconocemos que Jesucristo debe reinar en nuestra vida, y

guiar nuestros pensamientos, nuestras decisiones y nuestra

conducta. Tanto en el universo, que es el mundo entero,

como en el universo de nuestro propio corazón, Jesucristo

es el Señor.

Pregunta de la Semana ?De qué manera Jesús es el rey de mi vida? ?Cómo puedo

vivir en este mundo y a la vez vivir para el Reino de Dios?

Liturgia para el Primer Domingo de Adviento

2 de diciembre de 2018 Jeremías 33:14-16 Salmo 25

1 Tesalonicenses 3:12-4:2 Lucas 21:25-28, 34-36 ©2018, World Library Publications & Palabras Pastorales

CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

PARISH CELEBRATION

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Tuesday, December 11th

7:00 p.m. Rosary at Church

8:00 p.m. Procession leaving from

Ascension Church

9:00 p.m. Participation Stars of Maria

10:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

11:00 p.m. - 12 Midnight Mañanitas

12 Midnight - Hospitality (Lower Church)

1:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Rosary

Wednesday, December 12th

3:00 p.m. Arrival of Torch

5:00 p.m. Mass

6:00 p.m. Hospitality (Lower Church)

All are welcome!

SPONSOR A MASS FOR

SIMBANG GABI

Church of the Ascension will celebrate Sim-

bang Gabi starting on Saturday, December 15th

through Sunday, December 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

If you would like to Sponsor a Mass on a specific date

during our Novena of masses, please call Marissa at

917-304-5943 and leave your name and contact tele-

phone number(s).

SANTO NIÑO NOVENA

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Holy Rosary 4:00 p.m.

Mass 5:00 p.m.

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.

PARISH VOCATION COMMITTEE

Bishop DiMarzio has asked that all parishes establish a Vo-

cations Committee. The purpose of a Vocations Committee

is to meet periodically to discuss prayer campaigns, distrib-

ute materials and other ways that we can support the mem-

bers of our Parish who have been called by our Lord to the

religious life, to marry or to serve in another way. If you

would like to participate in such a committee here at Ascen-

sion Parish, please contact the Rectory Office at 718-335-

2626, during daytime office hours and leave your name,

telephone number/and e-mail address.

DIOCESAN LENTEN PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND

Bishop Neil Tiedemann, Spiritual Director

Msgr. Kieran Harrington, Chaplain

March 7 - 15, 2019

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BROOKLYN EVENINGS OF

FRATERNITY

Rev. Vincent G. Chirichella

Assistant Vocation Director

Monday, December 10, 2018

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Holy Hour // Conference // Dinner

An evening of prayer and fellowship for young Catho-

lic men considering Priesthood.

Encounter Jesus Christ, hear inspiring talks, reflect on

your own vocation, spend time with God

RSVP: 718-827-2454

vocations@diobrook.org

LOURDES VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE

EXPERIENCE TM

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Saturday, December 8, 2018

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Vol-

unteers will present a 2-hour Lourdes Virtual Pilgrim-

age Experience TM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 83-

17 78th Avenue, East Glendale, NY 11385, on Satur-

day, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. after the 8:30 a.m.

Mass. For more information, call Tom Stalzer at 347-

432-6242 or the Parish Office at 718-821-6434. P L E A S E N O T E S A F E T Y

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