ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI-ST. BLAISE PARISH MISSION STATEMENT As members of the Body of Christ in St. Francis of Assisi-St. Blaise Parish in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, we seek to be one in our worship of the Father, through his Son Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Centered in our life of liturgical, communal, and personal prayer we work together to enable our multi-cultural, multi-lingual faith community to live the Gospel more fully. We are committed to reaching out to the wider community as instruments of peace and mercy. MASS SCHEDULE Weekdays: English 7:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday in Church 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday in Chapel 335 Maple Street Weekends Saturday: Vigil 5:00 p.m. English Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. English Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Español/Spanish Sunday: 5:00 p.m. Haitian Kreyol SACRAMENTS RECONCILIATION: Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. BAPTISM: Call the rectory for registration and the schedule of baptisms. MARRIAGE: Couples are to make arrangements at least six months prior to the wedding date. Call the rectory for an appointment. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Anyone seriously ill may ask for this Sacrament of Healing. You may also request Holy Communion Calls for sick and home-bound parishioners. Call the rectory. DEVOTIONS: Daily Morning Prayer at 8:15 a.m. Holy Hour Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. First Fridays: Adoration after 8:30 a.m. Mass Rev. Msgr. Paul W. Jervis, Pastor In Residence: Rev. Fr. Jean-Pierre Ruiz PARISH OFFICE & MAILING ADDRESS 319 Maple Street Brooklyn, NY 11225 PHONE: 718.756.2015 FAX: 718.756.1773 E-MAIL: sfa -[email protected]WEBSITE: www.sfa -stb.org PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PARISH SECRETARY: Ms. Fatmata B. Bangura BOOKKEEPER: Ms. Joycelyn Adrien RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE 335 Maple Street PHONE: 718.778.1302 DIRECTOR: Ms. Myrmonde Dorismond ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY 400 Lincoln Road Brooklyn, NY 11225 PHONE: 718.778.3700 FAX: 718.778.7877 WEBSITE: www.sfabrooklyn.org PRINCIPAL: Ms. Danielle González ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Sister Barbara Yander BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRPERSON: Ms. Lorraine Pierre
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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI-ST. BLAISE PARISH
MISSION STATEMENT
As members of the Body of Christ in St. Francis of Assisi-St. Blaise Parish in Prospect Lefferts Gardens,
we seek to be one in our worship of the Father, through his Son Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Centered in our life of liturgical, communal, and personal prayer we work together to enable our multi-cultural,
multi-lingual faith community to live the Gospel more fully. We are committed to reaching out to the wider community as
instruments of peace and mercy.
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekdays: English
7:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday in Church
8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday in Chapel 335 Maple Street
BAPTISM: Call the rectory for registration and the schedule of baptisms.
MARRIAGE: Couples are to make ar rangements at least six months prior to the wedding date. Call the rectory for an appointment.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Anyone ser iously ill may ask for this Sacrament of Healing. You may also request Holy Communion Calls for sick and home-bound parishioners. Call the rectory.
DEVOTIONS:
Daily Morning Prayer at 8:15 a.m. Holy Hour Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. First Fridays: Adoration after 8:30 a.m. Mass
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI-ST. BLAISE PARISH www.sfa-stb.org
4º Domingo de Pascua
Cuando San Ignacio de Antioquia iba a ser
martirizado, se dirigió a los cristianos de Roma
con las siguientes palabras. "Acuérdense en
sus oraciones de la Iglesia que está en Siria,
que, en mi lugar tiene a Dios por pastor. Jesucristo solo y el amor de ustedes harán función de obispo". San Ignacio de Antioquia, tenía conciencia clara de que Jesucristo - y sólo él - es el único
pastor. El punto es, que, a estas alturas de la Pascua ya deberíamos tener claro a que envío el Padre A Jesús. Para que no haya duda ni se divague con respuestas ambiguas, Jesús mismo nos da la respuesta. "Yo soy el Buen Pastor. El buen
pastor da la vida por sus ovejas". (Juan 10:11). El fin de la Liturgia de la Pascua, es demostrar la fidelidad de Dios a su pueblo por
medio de Jesucristo. ¿Cómo demuestra Jesús su amor como Buen Pastor? ¿Dónde se
encuentra su ternura para sus ovejas? El Papa Francisco, también invita con su ejemplo de Pastor a que reflexionemos en la
celebración de este domingo. "Sí, porque Jesús, es el pastor bueno y la puerta de las ovejas, es un jefe cuya autoridad se
expresa en el servicio, un jefe que para gobernar da la vida y no pide a los demás que la sacrifiquen. De manera que podemos fiarnos de un jefe así, Cristo, que representa una presencia amiga, fuerte y dulce y que al mismo tiempo nos protege,
consuela y cura. (Radio vaticana 07/05/17). Escuchar la voz del Buen Pastor, es el reto, acudir a Él es el camino. Dejar las voces mercenarias que aniquilan y matan el espíritu es la tarea de cada cristiano. ¡El Buen Pastor sale al encuentro de su oveja en cada
Eucaristía!
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4ème dimanche de Pâques
« L’amour vrai ne se démontre pas. Il se montre ». C’est ce message que nous
trouvons tout au long des lectures bibliques de ce dimanche. Nous avons
tout d’abord le discours de Pierre. Nous nous
rappelons qu’il a eu peur de la dénonciation d’une servante qui l’avait reconnu comme disciple de Jésus au moment de sa
Passion. Face au danger qui pesait sur lui, il l’a renié trois fois. Aujourd’hui, il affronte avec audace les terribles autorités de
Jérusalem, celles-là même qui ont crucifié Jésus. Il répond que si le boiteux a été guéri c’est par le nom de Jésus.
C’est aussi important pour nous. Jésus est capable de rendre la santé physique. Mais la bonne nouvelle de ce jour, c’est qu’il assure le salut de tous les hommes. Il n’y a aucun autre salut
ailleurs qu’en lui. Il nous faut redécouvrir toute la richesse de ce mot « Salut » : il s’agit de toute la richesse de vie et d’amour auxquels tout homme aspire. C’est le Christ ressuscité qui répond à cette attente. « Aucun autre nom n’est donné aux
hommes qui puisse nous sauver ». L’Evangile nous présente Jésus comme le bon berger. La Bible utilise souvent cette image pour parler des responsables du peuple ou encore du Roi-Messie. C’est au moment du danger qu’on reconnaît le vrai berger. Quand ça devient vraiment
dangereux, le mercenaire ne pense qu’à se mettre en sécurité. Pour lui, les brebis c’est secondaire. Avec Jésus c’est différent. Sa priorité c’est de sauver tous les hommes ; il est le « berger de toute humanité ». Il connait chacune de ses brebis. Il ne faut pas se tromper sur le sens du mot connaître. Ce n’est pas comme
quand on dit : « Je connais tous mes dossiers ». La connaissance dont il est question est communication, échange,
dialogue. C’est une communication de pensée et de cœur. Le Seigneur compte sur nous pour participer à sa mission de bon
berger. C’est pour répondre à cet appel que des chrétiens s’engagent comme catéchistes ou encore dans des aumôneries de collèges, d’hôpitaux et même dans les prisons. Avec Jésus, il n’y a pas de situation désespérée. Son amour est offert à tous les hommes. Il est capable de les sortir de la délinquance, de la drogue et de tout ce qui les détruit. Nous avons de nombreux témoignages de gens qui disent que leur rencontre avec lui a
changé leur vie.
Today is Good Shepherd Sunday
Fr. Bernard J. Quinn’s death on April 7th, 1940 fell on Good Shepherd Sunday that year. It was fitting that he who was in the likeness of the Good Shepherd should have a blessed death on that Feast Day. Due to a limited number of prayer cards, if you are desirous of having one, please ask Fr. Paul. The April 7th
You can pray for the intercession of Fr. Quinn for whatever miracle you need from the Lord.
A. We thank all who have participated with a gift to the 2017 Appeal and ask that
everyone prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2018
Appeal.
B. Each year, St. Francis of Assisi– St. Blaise R.C. Church and the Diocese of Brooklyn
engage in the Annual Catholic Appeal which supports Catholic programs throughout Brooklyn and Queens that effect in a
constructive manner the lives of countless individuals and families living in our neighborhoods.
C. The goal for our Parish is $67,276.00. We only reached half our goal last year because many of our parishioners failed to fulfill their pledges to the Appeal. The parish
will have to make up our incomplete goal by sending the monetary difference to the diocese.
D. We count upon your support for the 2018 Catholic Appeal.
E. In the coming weeks, every family will be invited to participate in this appeal and prayerfully consider a pledge. Please join with us to respond to those in Brooklyn and Queens who are in need.
Support the important work of our Diocese through a pledge to the Annual Catholic Appeal today.
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
4th Sunday of Easter
It was during the fourth century in Jerusalem that Christians first
starting using palm branches in
commemoration of Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem. Today,
we continue to use palms in most churches on this Sunday, Catholic and Protestant alike. It is one of those traditions of
worship that, no matter how far apart we may seem at times, we continue to share due to our common heritage.
But Palm Sunday is also known as Passion Sunday, because we hear an account of the passion of Jesus Christ during the liturgy.
Most churches also share this reading in common. Many Catholic parishes use multiple lectors to proclaim the Gospel,
while it is not uncommon for a similar reading or even a performance in many mainstream Protestant churches.
The commonality found in the worship on this particular Sunday seems to highlight the fundamental truth in the observance:
Jesus Christ died for everyone. He did not die on a cross for just Catholics, or just Orthodox, or just Protestants. Whether one acknowledges it or not, he was crucified for all those who are
born of man. Today, we rejoice not just for what he has done for us but also for what he has done for all of creation.
Amanda Peters, daughter of Gail Ann Peters who passed away
wants parish members to remember her mother in their prayers.
PLEASE USE THE PEWS WITH CARE
The pews are restored like brand new! Parishioners are asked to handle the pews with thoughtful care.
Anointing of the Sick Mass
Our Parish will be having a Mass for praying and
anointing of our sick and homebound parishioners on Saturday, May 5th, at 10 AM. Because of this Mass, there is no 8:30 am Mass on that day. Parishioners are
asked to begin making preparations for their sick
family members and friends to attend the Mass. Please do all that you can to help .
Parishioners who are suffering from long term
ailments should attend the Mass. More information to
follow. .
APRIL 22, 2018
April 28th & April 29th Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Com: M. Whitty Lect: D. Rouse. EMHC: P. Smith, P. Clarke, J. Ofodile.
9:00 AM Com: M. Valentine. Lect: L. Payton, J. Taylor. EMHC: J. Caines, V. Hodge, J. Phillip, S.
Carter, A. Springer, Y. Dyett, C. Watkis. 11:00 AM Com: O. Gomez. Lect: E. Bracho. EMHC: S. Adams, F. Fernandez, L. Lopez.
12:30 PM Com: C. Thomas. Lect: K. Carrington, A. Thomas. EMHC: M. La Fontant, I. Alexis, A. Seales,
G. Augustin, L. Jean-Baptiste. 5:00 PM Com: J. Bissainthe. Lect: N. Charles. EMHC: Rosemarie Jean, M. Ferdinand, Anne-Marie Bien-Aime.
If you would like to dedicate either the candle,
hosts, or wine for your intention, please call the
rectory to submit your request. The donation for
either the candle, hosts, or wine is $20.00 weekly.
Your intention will be published in the bulletin.
Pick up Your Raffle tickets now
Grand Raffle! Our parish festival is scheduled for Sunday, June 10. This year we will once again have our Grand Raffle:
First Prize - $2,000; Second Prize; - $1,000; Third Prize; -$500. We ask all parishioners to please
support this raffle. Your participation is needed to make it a success. Raffle books are being
distributed to parishioners at this
weekend’s Masses. Additional raffle books are available at the church
entrance and at the rectory.
Raffle money may be returned to the volunteers at the raffle table at the church entrance, or to the rectory. Raffle money placed in the collection basket at Mass on Sunday should be in a sealed envelope with your name and address on the outside of the
envelope.
Collection Report Weekend: April 14th & April 15th
Saturday April 21st —Vigil of the fourth Sunday of Easter 5:00 PM B’Day Blessings for Richard Eugene/Marie Aurelus Sunday April 22nd—Fourth Sunday of Easter 9:00 AM B’Day Blessings for Fatmata Bangura 11:00 AM †Simon, Dennis, Madubom & Mike Nkadi/Chijioke Madubom
12:30 PM B’Day for Dr. Lamuel Stanislaus/The Family 5:00 PM Accion de Grace/Mrs. Simon Monday April 23rd—Easter Weelday
7:30AM B’Day Blessings for Goodluck Chilaka/mom Tuesday April 24th—Easter Weekday 8:30 AM †Patrick Norzeus Jr./His mother Wednesday April 25th—St. Mark, Evangelist 7:30 AM †Romulo D. R. Munoz/Family Thursday April 26th—Easter Weekday 8:30 AM Special intention for Marva & Louis Williams Friday April 27th—Easter Weekday 3:00 PM †Lillian Drew/Morning prayer group Saturday April 28th—St. Peter Chanel, Priest 8:30 AM †Bernice James/Morning prayer group 5:00 PM Thanksgiving for all the Saints/Yolande Ancion Sunday April 29th—Fifth Sunday of Easter 9 :00 AM †Green, Harper & Rivera families/Luis Rivera. 11:00 PM B’Day Blessings for Anselmo Fareaux/Parents 12:30 PM †Aletha Francis/Ena Pierre
5:00 PM †Andréa & Sauveur Fortune/Marie Ang Bois
Our Sick: Rose Baptiste, Gertrude Conception, Simone Marseille, J. Patrick Alexis, , Glenna Williams, Jeanette
Sandiford, Josephine Mosely, Deotha Armstrong, Josephine Pierre-Louis, Tracey Austin, Darius
Hayward, Violet Ryan, Orin Fisher, Maura St. Clair,, Alex, Dee, Shane Dabareo, Mavis
Pique, Oscar Joseph, Robert Matthew, Debra Dookwah-Brown, Angela Silverio, Marie Brutus, Claire McAtrthur, Celine
Mosley, Letna Murden, Louis Murrell, Eguelino Edouard, Joan Cato and Carlyle Martial.
IN LOVING MEMORY
Our Recently Deceased:
Athur Tate, Paulette Beaubrun, Fr. Robert Robinson,
Frank Ade, Yvonne Green, Ghislande Solages, Myrtle Roberson Gail Peters and Sheila A. Roberts.
