CHURCH OF THE ASCENSIONELMHURST, NEW YORK 11373

Rev. Anacleto S. Asebias, Jr., AdministratorRev. 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: 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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 bulletin

BAPTISMSEnglish 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 appointment

MARRIAGESPlease 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 onMonday

ASCENSION 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:

Rosa Tan, Philomena O’Connor, Ann Pryor, Carmen Moredo, Tony Alialy, Sandra P. Carvajal,

Julissa Martinez, Luis Arnulfo Carvajal, Elizabeth Yee.

COLLECTION(S) SEPTEMBER 2020 September 20th - Catholic Education & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fund September 27th - Faith Formation

TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday September 19th 5:00 pm Francis Montgomery (L) Sunday September 20th 8:30 am Michael Devaney

10:30 am Romeo Marquez 12 Noon In Honor of Our Lady of Good Health 1:15 pm Raul Orozco Fausto Campos Alfredo Alejandro Ramirez Morales Luis Sotamba (L) & Julissa Hernandez (L)

Angelina Sotamba (L)

Eliana Tlachino (L) Monday September 21st – St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist

7:00 am Deceased Members of Bordador & Santa Cruz Families 9:00 am Jesus Aguirre Tuesday September 22nd– Weekday 7:00 am Vito J. Buonanno 9:00 am Au-Yeung Family (L) Wednesday September 23rd

– St. Pius Of Pietrelcina, Priest 7:00 am Alfredo Alejandro Ramirez Morales 9:00 am Stephanie Dunleavy Thursday September 24th

– Weekday

7:00 am Mercedes Beloso (L) 9:00 am Jose Arcillas Friday September 25th– Weekday

7:00 am John B. Coman

9:00 am Anna May Martija

Saturday September 26th - Ss. Cosmas & Damian, Martyrs; BVM

9:00 am Lourdes Mendoza

Alfredo Alejandro Ramirez Morales

Capistrano Racho

Guadalupe Manigque

Joselito Crosostomo

Ruperta Crisostomo (L)

Mary Cris Siongco (L)

Mateo Tayamen

THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS

OF ASSISI

Sunday, October 4, 2020

We will have the Blessing of the Animals at

4:30 p.m. between the Church and the Rectory.

ASCENSION ROSARY SOCIETY

Sunday, October 4, 2020

The Rosary Society will gather in the lower

Church immediately after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

All ladies and men are welcome,

as well as new members.

LAST WEEK’S CHURCH OFFERING

September 13th

$4,798.00 - 1st Collection

$900.00 - 2nd Collection - Catholic University

Thank you for your continued support of this Parish.

SPECIAL COLLECTION

VICTIMS OF HURRICANE

LAURA

Bishop DiMarzio has requested that

all the Parishes in Brooklyn and

Queens take up a special collection on the weekend of

September 26th and 27th, to give aid and support to the

victims of Hurricane Laura and the California wild-

fires. Please be as generous as you can and pray for all

those affected by these devastating natural disasters.

ST. MATTHEW

Saint of the Day for September 21st

Matthew was a Jew who worked for the

occupying Roman forces, collecting taxes

from other Jews. The Romans were not

scrupulous about what the “tax farmers” got for them-

selves. Hence the latter, known as “publicans,” were

generally hated as traitors by their fellow Jews. The

Pharisees lumped them with “sinners” (see Matthew

9:11-13). So it was shocking to them to hear Jesus call

such a man to be one of his intimate followers.

Matthew got Jesus in further trouble by having a sort

of going away party at his house. The Gospel tells us

that many tax collectors and “those known as sinners”

came to the dinner. The Pharisees were still more

badly shocked. What business did the supposedly

great teacher have associating with such immoral peo-

ple? Jesus’ answer was, “Those who are well do not

need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the

meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I

did not come to call the righteous but sin-

ners” (Matthew 9:12b-13). Jesus is not setting aside

ritual and worship; he is saying that loving others is

even more important.

No other particular incidents about Matthew are found

in the New Testament.

Saint Matthew is the Patron Saint of: Accountants,

Actors, Bankers, Bookkeepers, Tax collectors and

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MEMORIALS September 20th– September 26th

Altar Bread and Wine has been donated in Loving Memory for: JOSE M. ARCILLAS (D)

Sanctuary Lamp will burn in Loving Memory for: EMMANUELITO ZELAYO (D)

Altar Candles will burn in Loving Memory for: RENATO M. CACAO (D)

Memorials are available, kindly contact Rectory Office.

ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS in the Lower Church Hall

Couples for Christ Sun. 09/20/20 2:00 p.m. L.C.

Spanish Prayer GroupTues. 09/22/20 7:00 p.m. L.C.

Spanish Choir Practice Wed. 09/23/20 8:00 p.m. L.C.

Diocesan Choir Practice Thurs. 09/24/20 8:00 p.m. L.C.

Encountered Couples Fri. 09/25/20 7:30 p.m. L.C.

Couples for Christ Sun. 09/27/20 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 and Novena to Our Lady after the Mass.

FIRST FRIDAY OCTOBER 2

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, October 2, 2020 Recitation of the Holy Rosary at

6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Celebration at 7:00 p.m. The Black Nazarene Prayer Groups meets every second Saturday of the month in the Lower Church at 1:00 p.m.

2000 HAIL MARY’S

Lower Church Hall October 3, 2020. 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 resume until 4:00 p.m.

OUR LADY MARY MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACE

Second Saturday of the month, October 10, 2020. Recitation of the Holy Rosary immediately after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

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 meet resume their meetings on:

Sunday, October 4, 2020.

Rosary Society Mass is the first Sunday

of the month at 10:30 a.m.

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

Members are making Rosaries at home. To request

supplies and/or pick up Rosaries, please e-mail:

marie_panas@msn.com

Next Meeting: To be announced.

MINISTERIO DE HACER ROSARIOS

Los miembros estan haciendo Rosarios en casa. Para pedir

materiales o recojer Rosarios, contacten por correo elec-

tronico: marie_panas@msn.com

Próxima reunion: Será anunciado.

CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM

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.

Meetings can start to take place in September, but all members must wear a mask and follow

safety guidelines.

Reuniones pueden comenzar en septiembre. Todos los miembros deberán de usar máscara, y seguir las

regulaciones de salud.

September 20, 2020

Twenty-fifth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

Isaiah 55:6-9

Psalm 145

Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a

Matthew 20:1-16a

Introduction to the Liturgy of the Word

Today we hear the parable of the landowner who hires

workers for his vineyard throughout the day, some at

sunrise, some just before evening. We are those work-

ers. We are called to follow Christ into the fields and

make disciples of all nations. We may have been

called at an early age, in middle age, or when we are

old. But as Christians we are all called to this mission.

To use the words of Paul and Isaiah, may we magnify

Christ in our bodies as we call upon the Lord in our

midst.

September 27, 2020

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Ezekiel 18:25-28

Psalm 25

Philippians 2:1-11 or 2:1-5

Matthew 21:28-32 ©2020, World Library Publications

20 de septiembre de 2020

Vigésimo Quinto Domingo

del Tiempo Ordinario

Isaías 55:6-9

Salmo 145

Filipenses 1:20c-24, 27a

Mateo 20:1-16a

Introducción a la Liturgia de la Palabra

Hoy escuchamos la parábola del dueño de una viña que

emplea a trabajadores en el curso de un día; algunos al

amanecer y otros apenas antes de caer la tarde.

Nosotros somos esos trabajadores que estamos

llamados a seguir a Cristo en los campos y hacer

discípulos de todas las naciones. Se nos puede haber

llamado desde muy temprana edad, en la mediana edad

o ya de bien mayores, pero todos nosotros cristianos

estamos llamados a esa misión. Haciéndonos eco de

las palabras de Pablo y de Isaías, que Cristo sea glorifi-

cado en nuestra vida mientras invocamos al Señor en

medio de nosotros.

27 de septiembre de 2020

Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Ezequiel 18:25-28

Salmo 25

Filipenses 2:1-11 ó 2:1-5

Mateo 21:28-32 ©2020, World Library Publications & Palabras Pastorales

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES

Faith Formation Classes are held at the school

building located at 86-37 53rd Avenue, on

Sundays from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., from

September through May.

A new registration must be completed for all present stu-

dents as well as new students to attend our program. Parents

must bring the following documents when registering:

- Baptism Certificate

- Birth Certificate, if child is not baptized

- A Parish Transfer letter is required if child attended

another parish

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:

ascensionfaithformation1@gmail.com

Adult classes for Faith Formation are also at the Parish Cen-

ter. For information please contact Mrs. Maria Gallo, DRE,

at the abovementioned phone or e-mail contact.

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CLASES DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA

Las clases del Programa de Educación Religiosa toman lugar

en la escuela localizada en 86-37 53rd Avenue los domingos

de 8:15 a.m. a 10:00 a.m., de septiembre a mayo.

Todos estudiantes deberán de estar registrados antes del

comienzo de clases. Se requiere los siguientes documentos

para registrar:

-Fe de Bautizo

-Acta de Nacimiento, si no tiene bautizo

-Carta de Translado se requiere si asistio clases en otra

Parroquia

Para más información o si le interesa ser voluntario/a en el

programa, contactar a la Sra. María Gallo, Directora al 718-

335-2626, Ext. 13 o al correo electronico:

ascensionfaithformation1@gmail.com

Clases para adultos son ofrecidas en el Centro Parroquial

(dirección escolar). Personas interesadas deberán de hacer

cita con la Sra. María Gallo, teléfono y correo electronio

mencionado arriba.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATIONS ARE

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Please call the Parish Office at 718-335-2626, Ext. 13,

to make an appointment.

You may also register your child on-line at:

www.ascensionparishelmhurst.org

REGISTRACIONES DE EDUCACIÓN RE-

LIGIOSA SERÁN POR CITA SOLAMENTE.

Favor de llamar a la Oficina Parroquial al 718-335-

2626, Ext. 13 para hacer un cita.

Puede inscriber su niño en nuestro sitio web:

www.ascensionparishelmhurst.org

OPENING OF 2021 MASS BOOK

Tuesday, September 29th

9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Rectory Office

The 2021 Mass book will open on Tuesday, September

29th. In order to accommodate everyone, we kindly

request limiting the number of Masses to 10 per per-

son. Only one person will be allowed in the Rectory

at a time. Written requests will be accepted (print

name and telephone number). Should the requested

date and time be unavailable, the intention will be

placed in the next available slot. - - * * * - - -

El libro de Misas para el año 2021 estará disponible en

la Oficina Parroquial el martes 29 de septiembre. La

primera semana tendremos un limite de 10 intenciones

de Misas por persona. Solamente se permitirá entrada

a una persona en la oficina Reservaciones por escrito

serán aceptadas (incluir nombre y teléfono). Si la

fecha pedida esta reservada, acomodaremos lo mejor

posible.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2020

DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN

Ascension Parish’s Goal

$49,159.00

Parish Summary Report as of: September 8, 2020

59 donors

Pledged: $20,475.00

Received: $17,008.00

The goal at Ascension Church is $49,159. Once we

exceed our goal, we will then receive 100% of all

funds raised above this figure directly back to our par-

ish. Envelopes are provided in the Church. Please re-

member that no gift is too small. Thank you. Checks

can be made out directly to: Annual Catholic Appeal

Diocese of Brooklyn

P.O. Box 310

Kensington, CT 06037-0310 To donate on-line: https://catholicfoundationbq.org/annual

-catholic-appeal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA ANUAL 2020

DIÓCESIS DE BROOKLYN

Meta de Asunción

$49,159.00

Reporte Parroquial fecha: septiembre 8, 2020

59 donantes

Cantidad Prometida: $20,475.00

Cantidad Recibida: $17,008.00

La meta de nuestra Iglesia Asunción es $49,159.00.

Después de sobrepasar nuestra meta, recibiremos 100%

de los fondos recaudados por encima de esta cifra di-

rectamente para nuestra parroquia. Disponemos de so-

bres en la Iglesia. ¡Cualquier cantidad será agradecida!

Gracias. Envie su cheque directamente a: Annual Catholic Appeal

Diocese of Brooklyn

P.O. Box 310

Kensington, CT 06037-0310

Para donar en línea: https://catholicfoundationbq.org/annual

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RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION

The safety of all is our utmost concern. Because of

this, we are not tired of reminding everyone to observe

the safety guidelines. We strongly ask everyone to

receive Holy Communion in the hand and must leave

their mask on when approaching the priest; after re-

ceiving the Sacred Host, move to the side, lower the

mask and consume the Sacred Host, then put back the

mask and return to your seat.

RECEPCIÓN DE LA SAGRADA COMUNIÓN

La seguridad de todos es primordial. Por eso le recor-

damos que todos deberán observar las reglas de seguri-

dad. Le rogamos que todos reciban la Sagrada Comu-

nión en la mano. Deberán permanecer con la máscara

hasta llegar al frente del sacerdote. Después de acep-

tar la Hostia Sagrada, moverse para el lado antes de

quitar la máscara para consumir la Hostia Sagrada.

Inmediatamente, colocar la máscara y regresar a su

asiento.

SAFETY IN CHURCH

Face masks are mandatory throughout the Mass.

Social distancing is to be kept. Six feet distance is re-

quired from one family to the other. Sanitize your

hands when you enter and exit the Church.

SEGURIDAD EN LA IGLESIA

Las máscaras son obligatorias en toda la misa. Se

debe mantener el distanciamiento social. Se require

una distancia de seis pies de una familia a otra. Desin-

fecte sus manos cuando entre y salga de la Iglesia.

MUSIC MINISTRY

In accordance with the Diocesan guide-

lines, the Adult Choir will resume rehearsals on

Wednesday evening September 30th at 7:30 p.m. in the

Church. We will maintain all of the required safety

protocols including social distancing and face covering

even while singing. Although attendance is encour-

aged, it is not mandatory at this time. If anyone is in-

terested in joining the adult choir, which sings at the

10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, please contact the Rectory

Office with your information, or e-mail Mr. Peter Ro-

land directly at ascensionmusic55@aol.com.

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