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) 335-4181FAITH FORMATIONMaria Gallo, DREPlease contact Rectory (718) 335-2626
ext: 13Email [email protected] Roland, Director of Choir/Organist (718) 335-2626
June 17, 2018Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)Ez 17:22–24; 2 Cor 5:6–10; Mk 4:26–34
The kingdom of God has an inward power, an effer-vescence with which it is equipped, that makes it a forceof growth and multiplication. Jesus compares the kingdomwith a seed. You plant it in favorable soil and, you knownot how, it springs up into a little plant and then eventuallyinto a full-grown tree. Its life principle is not given by thesoil—although that helps it grow—but rather it has powerof itself to expand.
The Christian life and the kingdom are very much likethis. At baptism we have received supernatural grace inour souls. And if given suitable support, that faith will growand become the transformative element of our lives. It willdrive us toward a life of faith, hope, and love. It will lead usto forgive others, improve society, and transform every-thing for good.
The same can be said of the Church, Christʼs kingdomof love. Christ planted the seed of faith in his apostles andthat seed spread and thrived all across Europe. Their faithmultiplied and grew until all throughout the world the fruitsof their faith are on display as a veritable kingdom of char-ity: hospitals, universities, soup kitchens, AIDS hospices,shelters for the battered and homeless, retreat centers,chapels, churches, museums, research and rehabilitationcenters, religious orders, lay associations, volunteergroups, and the list could and does continue on and on.There is a force in faith and love that cannot be contained!
Florence Madlambayan, James & Maryann League, Philomena O’Connor, Ann Pryor, Mauro & Ernesto Tan, Jose Panlilio Sr.,
Lucrecia Panlilio, George, Sandra P. Carvajal, Julissa Martinez, 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. Please call the rectory, 718-335-2626, (or e-mail [email protected]) to notify us of any names that should remain or be added. The name(s) will remain on the Sick List for (4) weeks unless otherwise informed.
LAST WEEK’S CHURCH OFFERING June 10, 2018
$7,034.00 - Collection Thank you for your continued support of this Parish.
COLLECTION(S) JUNE June 24th -Peter’s Pence
ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JUNE 17, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday June 16th 5:00 pm Cynthia Nebrao (L), Edward Eime (L) & Kurt Seeberger Himalaloan (L) Sunday June 17th 8:30 am Thomas Stenson 10:30 am Michael Devaney 12 Noon Rogelio Dejano 1:15 pm Judith Orozco Jesus Aguirre Enrique Ortiz Luis Maravi (Chuchito) Jose Machado Jesus Tlachino (L) Trinidad Xochimitl (L) Pedro Xochimitl (L) Antonio Morales (L) Jose Chamorro (L) Jose Guadalupe Flores (L) Alicia Oropeza (L) Monday June 18th– Weekday 7:00 am James Kelsall 9:00 am Errol Fern Tuesday June 19th– St. Romuald, Abbot 7:00 am William Boetel 9:00 am Robert Kaiser (L) Wednesday June 20th– Weekday 7:00 am Joventino L. Maranan 9:00 am Rev. Kyrian C. Echekwu (L) Thursday June 21st– St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious 7:00 am Gerardo A. Salvador 9:00 am Errol Fern Friday June 22nd– St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop; Ss. John Fisher, Bishop and Thomas More, Martyrs 7:00 am Gerard Shevlin 9:00 am Remedios L. Cobb (L) Saturday June 23rd- BVM 9:00 am Gerardo A. Salvador Aurelia Sesante Sadicon Rosito M. Villacorta Villacorta Family (L) Francisco & Aura Gil Sapurnino Melecio Gaudencio Lucido The Holy Family, Jesus, Mary & Joseph
2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL (ACA) Answer the Call
Ascension Parish’s Goal: $40,711.00 Parish Summary Report as of: May 25, 2018
79 donors Pledged: $16,798.33
Received: $10,627.33 Remember no gift is too small! Thank you.
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY Rosaries are available at the Rectory Office, free to all.
OREMOS EL ROSARIO DIARIAMENTE Disponemos de Rosarios en la Oficina Parroquial. Gratis.
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 17, 2018
Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day:
Today we celebrate Father’s Day, honoring our fathers, grandfathers, godfathers, and all
those who have acted as fathers in our lives. How fortunate are we if we had or have a father who is like the majestic cedar described in the first reading, providing comfort and protection for all those in its care. Whatever our own cir-cumstances, we can look to God, our Almighty Father, as the ideal of a fostering, loving, forgiving parent.
Introduction to the Liturgy of the Word:
Ezekiel 17:22-24 Psalm 92
2 Corinthians 5:6-10 Mark 4:26-34
As we approach the first day of summer, we hear readings today that are set in nature. Ezekiel has a vision of God cut-ting a tender shoot from the top of a cedar and planting it on a lofty mountain where it grows into a majestic tree. Mark relates two of Jesus’ parables involving sowing seeds, one being the tiny mustard seed, which grows into a shady, hearty plant. As we listen to today’s readings, may the Lord’s word take root in us.
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 JULY 6 Vocations Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after 9:00 a.m. Mass.
DEVOTIONS TO: OUR LADY OF FATIMA THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
THE BLACK NAZARENE First Friday, July 6, 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 July 7, 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, July 14, 2018. Recitation of the Holy Rosary immediately after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
CEBUANO MASS Every First and Third Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
June 17; July 1 and July 15
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 will not meet from July through
September 2018. Next Meeting: October 7, 2018 The Rosary Society gathers at the 10:30 a.m.
Mass on the First Sunday of the month. Meeting and fellowship in the lower Church
immediately following the Mass.
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: Thursday, June 21st at 6:30 p.m.
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Reunión el primer y tercer jueves del mes a las 6:30 p.m. en el sótano de la Iglesia. Todos son bienvenidos.
READINGS FOR The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
June 24, 2018
Vigil Mass: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Psalm 71 1 Peter 1:8-12 Luke 1:5-17
Mass during the Day: Isaiah 49:1-6 Psalm 139 Acts 13:22-26 Luke 1:57-66, 80
LECTIO DIVINA
Lectio Divina has been cancelled. Many thanks to Teresita Pia for her hard work,
dedication and exemplary leadership with the Prayer Group. God Bless you in your ministry,
Fr. Jovi and Fr. Kyrian
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATIONS
2018 - 2019
Faith Formation Office is accepting Registrations for classes in September.
Registration takes place in the Rectory Office BY AP-POINTMENT ONLY. To set-up an appointment please call Mrs. Gallo at 718-335-2626 ext 13.
For your convenience we will have Faith Formation registra-tion on Sunday July 1st from 9:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m. at the Rectory Office and on Monday July 2nd from 6:00 p.m. —7:30 p.m. No appointment will be necessary to register on these two dates. Please make every effort to come in on any of these two days to register your child(ren) for classes.
COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION PHOTOS
The Communion and Confirmation photos are ready for your pick-up. Please come to the Rectory Office on one of the following two dates to pick-up your child’s pictures:
Sunday, July 1st from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 2nd from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
If you need to pick-up pictures at another time please call Mrs. Gallo for an appointment.
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EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA ACEPTANDO INSCRIPCIONES PARA CLASES EN
SEPTIEMBRE
Inscripciones para el Programa de Educación Religiosa para el año escolar 2018-2019 serán aceptadas.
La registraciones tomarán lugar en la Oficina Parroquial POR CITA SOLAMENTE. Para hacer una cita favor de llamar a la Sra. Gallo al 718-335-2626 ext. 13.
Si no desea hacer cita, puede pasar por la Oficina Parroquial para inscriber a sus hijo(s) en los siguientes dias:
domingo, 1 de julio de 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. lunes, 2 de julio de 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Todo esfuerzo para registrar a sus hijo(s) en estos dos dias será agradecido.
FOTOS DE COMUNIÓN Y CONFIRMACIÓN
Pueden pasar por la Oficina Parroquial en los siguientes dias para recojer las fotos de Comunión y Confirmación:
domingo, 1 de julio de 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. lunes, 2 de julio de 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Si necesita recojer las fotos en otro momento llamar a la Sra. Gallo para hacer una cita.
ADULT CLASSES / CLASES PARA ADULTOS
For information on adult classes please call Mrs. Gallo at 718-335-2626 for an appointment.
Para información de clases para adultos favor de llamar a la Sr. Gallo al 718-335-2626 para hacer una cita.
MASS TIME WHILE TRAVELING Call 1-858-207-6277 for the location and Mass times of the nearest Catholic Church throughout the United States or go to www.masstimes.org.
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.
VOCATION DISCERNMENT Hawthorne, New York
July 27 - 29, 2018 We invite women (ages 19-45) who are discerning a reli-gious vocation to join us for a weekend of sharing in our life of prayer and apostolate. Reservations are required. For information or reservations please contact: Sister Alma Marie (845) 745-1319 [email protected]
Support Aid to the Church in Need by registering for or sponsoring the: 23rd Annual Bishop DiMarzio Golf Classic Thursday, July 12 North Hills Country Club, Manhasset,
BROOKLYN CYCLONES CATHOLIC SCHOOL NIGHT Celebrating the Diocesan MVPS
Brooklyn Cyclones vs. Lowell Spinners Monday, June 25, 2018
Special Field Box Seats are $10. There will be an Award Ceremony for Valedictorians and Salutatorians from the Catholic Academies and Schools. Arrive Early: There will be a PRE-GAME “Collars vs. Scholars” - Priests vs. Principals at 5:45 p.m. For more information please call JoAnn DiNapoli at 718-517-3131. Free Brooklyn Cyclones baseball cap, if the ticket is purchased through the link be-low. To purchase tickets go to: brooklyncyclones.com/dob
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