May 14, 2017 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 14 (Mother’s Day): 9:30 + Mothers Day Mass Remembrance 11:00 + (Spanish) Mothers Day Mass Remembrance 12:30 + Mothers Day Mass Remembrance Monday, May 15: 8:15 For the special intentions of Janusz Palka for the return of good health by his family and friends 12:15 + Lech Partyka by Eva Tuesday, May 16: 8:15 + 12:15 + Wednesday, May 17: 8:15 For the People of the Parish 12:15 + Thursday, May 18: 8:15 + Marie Van Wysack by son, John 12:15 Friday, May 19: 8:15 + James Barlow, Sr. (Anniv.) by Bridget Buckley 12:15 + 7:30 + (Spanish) Jose Martinez by Rosa and Family Saturday, May 20: 8:15 + Yen Fang Li by Dr. Richard Korongy 5:30 + JoAnn Krol (“Happy Mother’s Day) by daughter, Renee Sunday, May 21: 9:30 + Raul Mendoza by Parents and family 11:00 + (Spanish) Elena Visoni by Family 12:30 + George Elsasser by Murphy & Vorhies Family

Eucharistic Adoration

On the First Friday of the month we will have Eu-charistic Adoration between the 8:15 AM Mass and 12:15 PM Mass. All are invited to partici-pate.

Please remember those on our sick list in your prayers: June McNeill, Levieva Svetiana, Molly Tyburczy, Julissa Garcia, Carolyn Lattan-zio, James Cahill, Joan Dobkin, Laurie Rueck-heim, Roman Rurak, Judith Ballester, Steve Be-lus, Janice L. Whelan, James Cunniff, Joseph Buenos, Patty Behan, Donald Buddenhagen, Matthew Colasanti, Roza D’Souza, Ann Kalter, Julia Bis, Bob Quagan, Elizabeth Kies, Joseph Anthony D’Avino, Laura Borruso, Amy Pisarki, John Slattery, Joseph Lauron, Patricia Riordan, Carmelo Reyes, Marylou Ryan, Patricia Taranovich, Eugene Stonebreaker, Zofia Or-lowska, Mary Sanz, Richard Schlopp, Robert Keenan, Ryan Marshall, Anne Marie Stampf, Edward Pertell, Genowefa Biernaca, Elizabeth Malenik, Theresa Kujawa, Kataryna Gierczyn-ska, Caitlyn Geer, James Buddenhagen, Gra-cielo Mero, Bill Wisniewski, Gary Normandia, Lucy D’Avino, Eleanor Heiberger, Brian Francis Campion, Gemma Ferrara, Joseph Micatonick, Hank Wisniewski, Frank Sarlie, Peggy Mae, Edwin Soto, Irene Cahill, Lawrence O’Donnell, Christine Mascia, Marie Mascia, Julia Silva, An-thony Kimkowski, Theresa Good, Mary Knapp, George Koslab, Robert Trotta, Juano Cano, Michael Anobile, Michael Aiello, Yolanda Aiello, Diane Arzon Rodriguez, Martha Banfield, Gus-tavo Guerra, Michael Conboy, Jaylin Figueroa Pray for the deceased: Donna Grega

BREAD AND WINE The bread and wine at all the masses from May 14th to May 20th, will be offered in memory of Marianna Pineiro and Evelyn Leonick by Mr. & Mrs. R. Pineiro. (“Happy Mother’s Day In Heaven)

Rosary

The month of May is dedicated to Mother Mary. Rosary will be prayed after Mass week-days and 20 minutes before weekend Masses

in the month of May. All are welcome!

From the Pastor’s Desk: This Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day. It is very appropriate to have this celebration in May, dedicated to Mother Mary, a role model to all mothers. We are so glad that Francisco and Ja-cinta Marto are canonized Saints by Pope Francis in Fatima on Saturday, May 13 during the centenary of the apparitions of Mother Mary in Fatima. Mother is the sweetest gift from God. There is no way we can ever really thank our mother for all she did or still does for us. The Book of Proverb Chapter 31 gives us a very vivid picture of a virtuous woman. A woman is called to be a mother, wife, custodian of her household, etc. I recommend every family to read the whole chapter during the family Mother’s Day celebration. When we conclude the reading we get a perfect picture of a worthy wife, loving mother, a strong believer and a faith-ful custodian. We see all these reflected in the personality of mother Mary. Motherhood is not an easy job. Sometimes, like anyone else, mothers also fail in their responsibilities. The good news is God remembers our efforts, forgives our failures and shares our burdens. Mother’s day is the best day to pray for our mothers to be filled with God’s grace and wisdom to exercise their responsibilities wisely and responsibly. Happy Mothers’ Day! Fr. Kavungal Davy, CMI Mensaje del Pare Davy: Este domingo celebramos el Día de las Madres. Es muy apropiado tener esta celebración en mayo, dedicada a la Madre María, un modelo a seguir para todas las madres. Estamos muy contentos de que Francisco y Jacinta Marto sean canonizados por el Papa Francisco en Fátima el sábado 13 de mayo durante el centenario de las apariciones de la Madre María en Fátima. La Madre es el regalo más dulce de Dios. No hay manera de que podamos realmente agradecer a nuestra madre por todo lo que hizo o sigue haciendo por nosotros. El libro del Proverbio capítulo 31 nos da una imagen muy viva de una mujer virtuosa. Una mujer es llamada a ser madre, esposa, servidora de su hogar, etc. Recomiendo a toda familia que lea todo el capítulo durante la celebración del Día de las Madres. Cuando concluimos la lectura obtenemos una imagen perfecta de una esposa digna, una madre cariñosa, un creyente fuerte y una servidora fiel. Vemos todo esto reflejado en la personalidad de la madre María. La maternidad no es un trabajo fácil. A veces, como cualquier otra persona, las madres también fracasan en sus responsabilidades. La buena noticia es que Dios recuerda nuestros esfuerzos, perdona nuestros fracasos y comparte nuestras cargas. El día de la madre es el mejor día para orar para que nuestras madres estén llenas de la gracia y sabiduría de Dios para ejercer sus res-ponsabilidades sabiamente y responsablemente. Padre Kavungal Davy, CMI

WEEKLY OFFERING Weekend of May 6 - 7, 2017

Attendance - 694

Collection - $ 4,169.00 Catholic Relief Services Collection - $ 1,010.00

Votive Candles - $ 673.00 Poor box Collection - $ 1,084.00

Last year’s attendance - 797 Last year’s collection - $ 3,934.00

Last year’s Catholic Relief Services Collection - $ 1,766.00

Last year’s Votive Candles - $ 636.00

Church Roof Repair: Donations received this week:

NAME AMOUNT

D.A. Raffaniello $ 25.00 M/M Blake $ 180.00

Newly Baptized

The parish family welcomes the newly baptized:

Emily Cruz Rivera

Leonardo Abel Rosero

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry

Our food pantry is in need of the following items: coffee, tea, canned corn, peanut but-ter, and canned meats.

World Wide Marriage Encounter

Let the Lord into your marriage to do His works by attending a World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekend (WWME). The next WWME Week-ends are Sept. 15-17, 2017 in Huntington, NY and June 10-11, 2017 in Medway, MA. For more information, call Richard & Karen Roginski at 877-697-9963 or visit https://bg-wwwme.org.

Combined Celebration Feast of St. Anthony

Our church repair work is progressing. We will have a combined celebration of the re-dedication of the church and Feast of St. An-thony on June 10, 2017 with 5:30 p.m. Mass. If weather permits we will have a pot luck din-ner and entertainments in the parking lot after Mass. If it rains we’ll celebrate in the parish hall. Raffle tickets for the Feast of St. Anthony are now available after all weekend masses and in the parish office. All monies raised will be used for the Church roof repair.

Volunteers Needed

Ushers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers are needed. If you would like to volunteer, please put your name on the sign up sheet in the back of the Church.

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Parish Council

Please nominate new members from the parish to join the Parish Pastoral Council.

San Damiano Mission

On May 27th Br. Nicholas Spano, OFM Conv. will be ordained to the Priesthood, at the Church of the Assumption in Syracuse, NY. Br. Nick has worked at San Damiano Mission for the past three years while residing at Most Holy Trinity Friary. On June 4th at 2:00 p.m., Fr. Nick will offer a Mass of Thanksgiving. Everyone in the parish is invited to attend and celebrate this joyous day with the Franciscan community!

50/50 CLUB

50/50 envelopes are in your monthly en-velope packet sent to your home. Addi-tional envelopes are available in back of the church. Please feel free to take addi-tional envelopes for neighbors and friends.

Minimum donation is $2.00

Donacion menos $2.00

$2.00 = 1 chance to win

$5.00 = 3 chances to win

$10.00 = 6 chances to win

Please make sure your Name, Phone Number and Dollar Amount are on each

50/50 envelope. (We will make sure your contribution is converted into the

proper amount of chances to which you are entitled.)

All 50/50 envelopes must be in by the

last Sunday of the month, and the winner will be drawn and announced at Mass on the first Sunday of the fol-

lowing month.

All monies collected will be divided equally 50% to our Parish and 50% to the winner. All proceeds from the 50/50 Club will be put into our Elevator Fund.

If you have any questions, please contact Christine at the Parish

Office.

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BAPTISM

Baptisms are celebrated in English on the last Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. and Spanish baptisms are celebrated on the first Saturday of every month. Arrangements must be made at

the rectory in advance. The birth certificate must be presented. Instructions are required for

parents and godparents before Baptism.

MARRIAGES

Arrangements should be made six months in advance. Pre-Cana Conferences are part of

preparation. The website address is: http://www.pre-cana.org/

MINISTRY TO THE SICK

Priests are available anytime. Ministers of the Eucharist can be invited to bring Communion to

the home of the sick.

SCHOOL OF FAITH FORMATION

Wednesday: Pre-Communion and Communion Classes

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday: Continuing Classes to Confirmation, Pre-

Confirmation and Confirmation 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP

Please register at the Rectory. Any letters for Sponsorship, Baptism/Confirmation, as well as a letter for Immigration, you must be a regis-

tered member of the Parish.

CHOIR

Meets each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Church.

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