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Palm Sunday Holy Trinity Parish March 20, 2016
Palm Sunday
Holy Trinity Parish
March 20, 2016
MASS SCHEDULE
VIGIL MASS SATURDAYS- 5:00 P.M.
SUNDAYS
9:00 & 11: 00 A.M.
6:00 PM
WEEKDAYS MONDAY– SATURDAY
8:45 A.M.
RECONCILIATION EVERY SATURDAY
11:00– 12:00 NOON
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
9:30 A.M.— 4:45 P.M.
THE PARISH COMMUNITY OF
HOLY TRINITY
14-51 143 STREET
WHITESTONE, NY 11357
(718) 746-7730
FAX (718) 767-1368
WWW: HOLYTRINITYRCPARISH.ORG
EMAIL: [email protected]
PARISH STAFF REV. JOSEPH R. GIBINO, STM, PH.D
PASTOR [email protected]
DEACON LENNY SCLAFANI
MS. DONNA SPOTO
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION [email protected]
(718) 767-0095
MICHAEL ZABROCKI
MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR (718) 551-6884
MRS. FRAN MULHERN
PARISH SECRETARY
MRS. KRISTEN BARRIE
PARISH BOOKKEEPER
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
14-45 143 STREET
WHITESTONE, NY 11357
(718) 746– 1479
FAX (718) 746-4793
WWW.HOLYTRINITYWHITESTONE.COM
MRS. BARBARA KAVANAGH
Baptism We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism for infants once a month at 2:00 PM. No baptisms are celebrated during Lent. To make arrange-ments call Kathy Reddy at the rectory office.
Communion Calls Please call the rectory to make arrangements for a priest or Extraordi-nary Minister of Holy Communion to visit the homebound.
Anointing of the Sick Please advise the parish office of your intention to be anointed at any Sunday or weekday Mass. Priests are also available to visit the sick at home for anointing.
Marriage Couples must make arrangements for marriage at least six (6) months before their intended wedding date. Marriages are not celebrated on the First Friday of the Month.
Parish Registration We welcome all newcomers to our community! Parish registration entitles parishioners to celebrate the Sacraments and funerals at Holy Trinity, and is necessary to receive sponsor certificates. Inquire at the rectory.
Religious Education Program Grades K-8 Sunday at 10:15 AM
Grades 1-8 Wednesday at 4:30 PM
PAGE 1 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
MARCH 20, 2016
ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS S ATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 5:00 PM Frank Appello SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2016 Palm Sunday Of The Passion Of The Lord
Lk 19:28-40/Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11 Lk 29:14—23:56 or 23:1-49
9:00 AM Grace Herold 11:00 AM Gino Iacono 6:00 PM People of Holy Trinity (Purgatorial Society)
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 8:45 AM Anthony Francica TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 8:45 AM Julia Castellano (24th Aniversary) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 8:45 AM Raffaele Scarpitti THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 Holy Thursday 9:00 AM Morning Prayer 8:00 PM Mass Of The Lord’s Supper 10:45 PM Night Prayer FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016 Good Friday
9:00 AM Morning Prayer 12 NOON Outdoor Stations Of The Cross 3:00 PM Veneration and Holy Communion
SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 Holy Saturday 9:00 AM Morning Prayer
S ATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2016 8:00 PM Vigil Mass of Easter SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2016 Easter Sunday Of The Resurrection Of The Lord
Lk 19:28-40/Is 50:4-7 Phil 2:6-11 Lk 29:14—23:56 or 23:1-49
8:00 AM Hayes Irons 10:00 AM People of Holy Trinity 12 NOON Maureen Fata NO EVENING MASS ON EASTER SUNDAY
IN MEMORIAL WEEK OF MARCH 20, 2016
the sick and the home bound: Kayla McBride, Florence Mottola, Josephine Oliveri, Alexa Hayes, Lorraine Callanan , Carmine & Pauline Falco, Maria Marinell, Peter Simonelli, Lawrence Burkart, Maria Madrizal,, Willie Rennie, Eileen Feretic, Lindo Garuffi, Jennifer Stone, Irene McCarthy, Gino Carpanini Kathleen Ermann and Maria Mondell.
The Votive Lamp in Honor of Saint Anthony is for the Special Inten-tions of The Vetrano Family. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
For the Deceased Members of our Parish.
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning in Memory of Gino Iacono from Maria Iacono.
The Altar Candles are burning in Memory of Joseph Khejl from Lisa Puccio and Family.
www.holytrinityrcparish.org
The Chrism Mass is held during Holy Week in every Catholic diocese. During this mass, the priests, deacons and rep-resentatives of the entire diocesan com-munity gather around their Bishop, who blesses the Holy Oils for use in the coming year. These are: Oil of the Sick, Oil of Catechumens, and Sacred Chrism. Whenever the Holy Oils are used in a diocese, the ministry of the Bishop who consecrated them is sym-bolically present. The Chrism Mass reminds us of our unity in Christ through Baptism and its holy anointing, made possible by the ministry of the Bishop
and his priests. The Chrism mass is also a key moment in which the unity of the Bishop with his priests is manifested and renewed. During the liturgy, the entire assembly is called to renew its baptismal promises; deacons and priests also renew their vow of obedience to the local Bishop and their commitment to serve God’s people. At the end of the Chrism Mass, the Holy Oils are brought back to parishes of the dio-cese for use in the coming year.
Holy Week begins each year with the celebration of Palm Sunday. We as a catholic com-munity consider the Lord’s triumphal entry in the city of Jerusalem and listen to the Passion narrative. It is the only Sunday of the year in which there are two gospels proclaimed. His Holi-ness Pope Francis delivered this homily in which he invites the world to consider the true meaning of Palm Sunday and its importance to all of the celebrations of the Paschal Mystery: the Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Lord. This week begins with the festive procession with olive branches: the entire populace welcomes Jesus. The children and young people sing , praising Jesus. But this week continues
in the mystery of Jesus’ death and his resurrection. We have just listened to the Passion of our Lord. We might well ask our-selves just one question: Who am I? Who am I, before my Lord? Who am I, before Jesus who enters Jerusalem amid the en-thusiasm of the crowd? Am I ready to express my joy, to praise him? Or do I stand back? Who am I, before the suffering Je-sus? We have just heard many, many names. The group of leaders, some priests, the Pharisees, the teachers of the law, who had decided to kill Jesus. They were waiting for the chance to arrest him. Am I like one of them? We have also heard another name: Judas. Thirty pieces of silver. Am I like Judas? We have heard other names too: the disciples who understand nothing, who fell asleep while the Lord was suffering. Has my life fallen asleep? Or am I like the disciples, who did not realize what it was to betray Jesus? Or like that other disciple, who wanted to settle everything with a sword? Am I like them? Am I like Judas, who feigns loved and then kisses the Master in order to hand him over, to betray him? Am I a traitor? Am I like those people in power who hastily summon a tribunal and seek false witnesses: am I like them? And when I do these things, if I do them, do I think that in this way I am saving the people? Am I like Pilate? When I see that the situation is difficult, do I wash my hands and dodge my responsibility, allowing people to be condemned – or condemning them myself? Am I like that crowd which was not sure whether they were at a reli-gious meeting, a trial or a circus, and then chose Barabbas? For them it was all the same: it was more entertaining to humiliate Jesus. Am I like the soldiers who strike the Lord, spit on him, insult him, who find entertainment in humiliating him? Am I like the Cyrenean, who was returning from work, weary, yet was good enough to help the Lord carry his cross? Am I like those who walked by the cross and mocked Jesus: “He was so courageous! Let him come down from the cross and then we will be-lieve in him!”. Mocking Jesus…. Am I like those fearless women, and like the mother of Jesus, who were there, and who suffered in silence? Am I like Joseph, the hidden disciple, who lovingly carries the body of Jesus to give it burial? Am I like the two Marys, who remained at the Tomb, weeping and praying? Am I like those leaders who went the next day to Pilate and said, “Look, this man said that he was going to rise again. We cannot let another fraud take place!”, and who block life, who block the tomb, in order to main-tain doctrine, lest life come forth? Where is my heart? Which of these persons am I like? May this question remain with us throughout the entire week.
While Holy Thursday emphasizes the institution of the Holy Eucharist and Holy Orders, another aspect of this Mass is the Washing of feet. In many parts of the world this day is referred to as Maundy Thursday, derived from the first Latin word of John 13:34: Mandatum novum do vobis ut diligatis invicem sicut dilexi vos: I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” Jesus explains His washing of the apostles' feet with the Mandatum. The Lord's admonition at the end of this passage cannot be missed: "If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you." The important thing, of course, is the love that lies behind the symbolic washing of feet and the manifold expres-sion of this love in manifold service to the community. But the Church has never lost sight of the concrete biblical sign the Lord had used in expressing his love
MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 24, 25, 26 & 27, 2016
PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SERVE AT ALL MASSES DURING HOLY WEEK,
ESPECIALLY AT MASSES WITH LARGE ATTENDANCE AND FEW MINISTERS
SCHEDULED
8:00 PM (MARCH 24, 2016) - HOLY THURSDAY Altar Servers: (3) Lector: Bea Constantine, Cathie Sclafani E.M.H.C.: Magaly Lohnes, Nancy Rullo, Kathy Reddy 3:00 PM (MARCH 25, 2016) - GOOD FRIDAY Altar Servers: Alejandro & Kiara Ramos-Bravo, (3) Lector: Cathie Sclafani, Bea Constantine E.M.H.C.: Barbara Eivers, Anne Torelli, Vanessa Bravo 8:00 PM (MARCH 26, 2016) - EASTER VIGIL Altar Servers: Elizabeth Keane, Elizabeth & Diana Piccolo, Alejandro & Kiara Ramos-Bravo (6) Lector: Debra Pouch, Bea Constantine, Cathie Sclafani, Anne Torelli E.M.H.C.: Nancy Rullo, Vanessa Bravo, Jim & Joanne Lonergan 8:00 AM (MARCH 27, 2016 - EASTER SUNDAY Altar Servers: Michael Donovan (3) Lector: (2) E.M.H.C.: Andrea Albisano, Kathy Reddy, Barbara Eivers 10:00 AM Altar Servers: (3) Lector: (2) E.M.H.C.: John & Cathy Riordan, Magaly Lohnes, Jeanne Raffa 12 NOON Altar Servers: (3) Lector: (2) E.M.H.C.: (2)
Prayer Chalice for Vocations A Family Lenten Prayer Experience
We are bringing back the program of family prayer for vo-cations with the prayer chalice. The purpose of the Chal-ice Program is to encourage families to pray and promote
vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. The consecrated Chalice is a tangible reminder of this special intention for the Church. Each week at Mass, an assigned family is invited to take the gifts up at the Offertory Procession. At the end of Mass, the family is called by the priest to come forward to receive the chalice and a blessing. The family takes the chalice home and puts it in a place of honor. Each day for a week, during prayer time (morning, bed-time or at meals), the family prays for an in-crease and perseverance of vocations. If you are interested in hosting the vocation chalice for a week, please contact Fr. Joe or Donna Spoto.
GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 26, 2016 WAY OF THE CROSS OVER THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE Starting at 10:00 AM @ St. James Cathedral-Basilica, 250 Cathedral Place (corner of Jay and Tillary Streets). The procession will stop at Ground Zero and will arrive at its fi-nal destination, St. Peter’s Church, 16 Barclay Street, Lower Manhattan, at 1:30 PM. For more information call - 212-337-3580, email - [email protected].
St. Fidelis Food Pantry
is asking for donations of non-perishable food items. Please bring all donations of food to the vestibule of the church and place them in the food
pantry basket. Thank you for your generosity in a time of need
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the Faith
Why do some small groups grow and multiply and others don't? Is there some activity or set of activi-ties a small-group leader can do to increase the probability of the group growing and multiplying? If so, are these activities beyond the reach of the av-erage leader? Will it take years of training to master them? Or is there a set of activities that are attain-able and realistic that any small-group leader who wants to grow and multiply can put into his or her weekly schedule? ARISE is a faith based, small group faith sharing experience that helps men and women encounter the living Christ. It also trains men and women who wish to be leaders in the Catholic community. Do you feel called to become a member of a small group? Is the Lord inviting you to use the gifts of the Holy sprit to become a part of parish leadership? If the answer is yes to any of these questions join us as ARISE begins here at Holy Trinitiy! Contact Fr. Joe for more information. Please plan to join us as we begin this program!
Bereavement Support Groups
Sacred Heart Church, Bayside, NY, from 7:30 -9:30 PM on the first Tuesday of each month. For additional information, please call 718-224-5695 Saint Luke’s, Whitestone, NY, 7:00 PM on the 1st Tuesday of each month. For additional information, please call Sister Agliardi at 718-746-8531.
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday: March 19: 5 Pm Mass March 20: 9 Am Mass 11 AM Mass 6 PM Mass
Reconciliation Monday March 21;
8:45 AM Mass 9: 30 –11 Am Confessions
3-5 PM Confessions 7-9 PM Confessions
Last Day for Confessions
Holy Thursday:
March 24 8:45 AM Morning Prayer
7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper Adoration a
Evening Prayer 11 PM
Good Friday: March 25: 8:45AM Morning Prayer 12 Noon Procession Stations of the Cross 3 PM Solemn Liturgy
Holy Saturday
March 26: 8:45 AM Morning Prayer
7:30 PM Solemn Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday March 27:
8 AM: Mass 10 AM: Mass 12 Noon: Mass No 6 PM Mass Please Note: No 6 PM Mass
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Want To Remember A Loved One Who Has Died ? Or Honor Someone For a Special Event? Why Not Arrange To Have One Of These Beautiful Weekly Memorials For Them? Altar Breads Altar Candles Fresh Arrangement of Altar Flowers Sanctuary Candle Saint Candles San Damiano Cross The Name Of Person(s) Remembered & Requestor Will Be Printed In The Bulletin
For Information On Any These Memorials Please Visit The Parish Office
Or Call - 718-746-7730 Extension 10
THE MVP’S AND VIP’S NEXT MEETING
TO BE ANNOUNCED
New Members Always Welcome!! For information please call Tom Lynch
347-732-9829
The Mission is Very Possible as we see our Vision in Progress
If you think you have a problem with Al-cohol, come to an open meeting, 7:30 PM, Thursday Evenings, in the Rectory Basement please enter from the Rear of the Building). All are Welcome. If you need further information, please
feel free to call Lee Como at 718-490-2362.
Getaway Bus Tours April 2 - Bucks County Scenic Tour & Luncheon April 22, 23, 24 - Nantucket Daffodil Festival Weekend May 7 - Gettysburg Tour & Luncheon May 18 - Samson At Sight & Sound Theater & Luncheon EARLY RSVP A MUST- Call Barbara 718-747-0941
The Parish Office will close on Good Friday, March 25th at 12 Noon. The
Office will also be closed on Easter Monday, March 28th. The Parish Office resumes normal hours on Tuesday, March 29th, at 9 a.m. A BLESSED AND JOYOUS EASTER!
HOLY TRINTY R.C. CHURCH Special Needs Mass Ministry
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to
me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as
these.” Matthew 19:14
Holy Trinity offers a once-a-month Sunday afternoon Mass especially for families with special needs children and adults. While all are welcome to attend, this particular Mass will be a loving and open environment for those with special ministry needs to join us for the greatest Sunday “family meal” as we gather together around the table of the Lord.
Special Needs Ministry
Sunday Mass Schedule ==>
Mass begins at 12:30 pm with hospitality to follow.
Celebrant: Rev. Joseph R. Gibino
For further information please contact:
Mr. Randy Robertson Special Needs Mass Ministry Coordinator via email at [email protected] OR Ms. Donna Spoto Director of Faith Formation—Ph: 718-767-0095 Email: [email protected]
April 17, 2016** May 15, 2016** June 12, 2016
Location: Holy Trinity R.C. Church 14-51 143rd Street Whitestone, NY 11357
**Mass Signed
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MARCH 2016
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