St.Michael’s R.C. ChurchEst. 1870 Serving the Community of Sunset Park/Sirviendo a la Comunidad de Sunset Park SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME February 16th, 2020 VI DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO Pastoral Staff / Equipo Pastoral Rev. Kevin J. Sweeney, Pastor Rev. Edvard Jeudy, Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. Thomas Healy, Senior Priest Mr. Michael Leschinsky, Director of Music Mrs. Inés Cordero, Director of Faith Formation Faith Formation Office - 917-909-1551 Office Hours / Horario de Oficina Monday thru Friday / Lunes a Viernes 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Saturday / Sábado - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday / Domingo - Closed/Cerrado Mass Schedule / Horario de las Misas English Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM & 12:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 AM First Friday Holy Hour 9:30 AM Español Sábado 7:30PM Domingo 7:00 AM & 10:00 AM Lunes y Jueves 9:00 AM Lunes 6:30 PM Martes, Miércoles y Viernes 7:30 PM Primer Viernes Hora Santa 7:00 PM y Misa 8:00 PM Confessions Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Marriages Arrangements should be made with a Priest at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. Baptisms Baptisms are celebrated in English on the 3rd Saturday of every other month at 12:00 PM. Please bring your child’s Birth Certificate to the Rectory to make arrangements for Baptism and Baptismal instruction. Communion to the Sick Those parishioners who are confined to their home may request the Sacrament of Holy Communion by calling the Parish Office. Confesiones Sábado 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Matrimonios Arreglos deben ser hechos con el sacerdote al menos 6 meses antes de la fecha del matrimonio. Bautismos Bautismos en Español son celebrados el Segundo y Ultimo Sábado de cada mes a las 12:00 PM. Por favor traiga el certificado de nacimiento de su hijo a la Rectoría para hacer los arreglos del bautismo. Comunión para los Enfermos Notifique a la oficina sobre enfermos que no pueden asistir a la Misa y que necesitan recibir el Sacramento de la Sagrado Comunión. 352 42nd Street, Brooklyn, New York 11232 718-768-6065 Fax: 718-768-3336 www.stmichaelssunsetpark.com [email protected]Facebook & Instagram @SaintMichaelsSunsetPark Online Giving: www.stmichaelssunsetpark.com/online-giving
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St.Michael’s R.C. ChurchEst. 1870 Serving the Community of Sunset Park/Sirviendo a la Comunidad de Sunset Park
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
February 16th, 2020 VI DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
Pastoral Staff / Equipo Pastoral
Rev. Kevin J. Sweeney, Pastor
Rev. Edvard Jeudy, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. Thomas Healy, Senior Priest
Mr. Michael Leschinsky, Director of Music
Mrs. Inés Cordero, Director of Faith Formation
Faith Formation Office - 917-909-1551
Office Hours / Horario de Oficina Monday thru Friday / Lunes a Viernes
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday / Sábado - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday / Domingo - Closed/Cerrado
Mass Schedule / Horario de las Misas English
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM & 12:00 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 9:00 AM
First Friday Holy Hour 9:30 AM
Español
Sábado 7:30PM
Domingo 7:00 AM & 10:00 AM
Lunes y Jueves 9:00 AM
Lunes 6:30 PM
Martes, Miércoles y Viernes 7:30 PM
Primer Viernes Hora Santa 7:00 PM y Misa 8:00 PM
Confessions Saturday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Marriages Arrangements should be made with a Priest at least 6
months prior to the wedding date.
Baptisms Baptisms are celebrated in English on the 3rd Saturday of
every other month at 12:00 PM. Please bring your child’s
Birth Certificate to the Rectory to make arrangements for
Baptism and Baptismal instruction.
Communion to the Sick Those parishioners who are confined to their home may
request the Sacrament of Holy Communion by calling the
Parish Office.
Confesiones Sábado 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Matrimonios Arreglos deben ser hechos con el sacerdote al menos 6
meses antes de la fecha del matrimonio.
Bautismos Bautismos en Español son celebrados el Segundo y Ultimo
Sábado de cada mes a las 12:00 PM. Por favor traiga el
certificado de nacimiento de su hijo a la Rectoría para
hacer los arreglos del bautismo.
Comunión para los Enfermos Notifique a la oficina sobre enfermos que no pueden asistir
a la Misa y que necesitan recibir el Sacramento de la
FEBRUARY 16TH Sir 15:15-20/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37
7:00am - Manuel Peralta Veronica Suarez Gustavo Nieto Linares Maria Luz Siguencia Marcelina Tavarez Carlos Palaguachi (Salud)
8:00am - St. Michael’s Parishioners
10:00am - Luis Pesantez
Franklyn Diaz
Ana Lucia Nuñez
Nidia Abreu
Wencis Abreu
Maurilio Peralta
Diomedes Rivas
David Quilli Villanueva (Cumpleaños)
Erwin Galindo
Mariano Sosa
Celia Menduta
Maria y Edwin Quiles
Joe Arguto
Msgr. Thomas Healy
(Al Sagrado Corazón por su Salud)
Belarminio y Glenis Rodríguez
(Anniversario)
12:00pm - Guadalupe Martínez
A TITHING PARISH
We are called to share!
Thank you for sharing your gifts here in the parish.
Sunday Collection: $ 6,207.00
Last week:$6,643.00 Last Year: $5,217.00
Second Collection: $ 3,932.00
Nosotros estamos llamados a compartir!
Gracias por compartir sus dones aquí en la parroquia.
PRAY FOR THE DEAD The following parishioners recently died
Los parroquianos que fallecieron recientemente
Que descansen en Paz / May they rest in Peace
PRAY FOR THE SICK ROGUEMOS POR LOS ENFERMOS
Grace Mc Manus Sofia Castillo
Joseph Williams
Laura Y Vicente Pagán Maria Castillo
Jose Eduardo Maisonet
FEBRUARY 17TH Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8:11-13
9:00am - Deceased Members of the Gargano Family
6:30pm - Agustin y Roberto Hernández
Andy Lantigua Beato
Maurilio Peralta
FEBRUARY 18TH Jas 1:12-18/Mk 8:14-21
9:00am - St. Michael’s Parishioners
7:30 pm - Hector Rodriguez Sergio A. Tello
Bernice Bowen
Maurilio Peralta
Guadalupe Bautista
Francisco Menchú (Cumpleaños)
FEBRUARY 19TH Jas 1:19-27/Mk 8:22-26
9:00am - St. Michael’s Parishioners
7:30pm - Celeste Rodriguez
Maurilio Peralta
FEBRUARY 20TH Jas 2:1-9/Mk 8:27-33
9:00am - Margaret Sammy
FEBRUARY 21ST Jas 2:14-24, 26/Mk 8:34—9:1
9:00am - Theresa Cunningham
7:30pm - Maurilio Peralta
Are you a registered parishioner? By registering as a parishioner, you and your family will receive pre-printed offertory envelopes. Parishioners are also able to request Charity Tax Statements, and Sponsor Certificates which are required for Godparents & Sponsors of Baptism and Confirmation. To register as a parishioner, please come to the Parish Office or see Brenda in the back of the Church for more information.
¿Eres un feligrés registrado?
Al registrarse como feligrés, usted y su familia recibirán sobres de ofertorio pre impresos. Los feligreses también pueden solicitar declaraciones de impuestos de caridad y certificados de patrocinador, los cuales se requieren para ser padrinos de bautismo y confirmación. Para registrarse como feligrés, vaya a la oficina parroquial o vea a Brenda en la parte posterior de la iglesia para obtener más información.
Emely Hernandez Serafina Rivera Rodriguez
Robert Serrano Carmen Viera
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Friday-Sunday
You are invited to join us on a three day pilgrimage to
Baltimore & Washington, D.C. !
St. Michael’s R.C. Church
150th Anniversary Pilgrimage Led by Fr. Kevin Sweeney
July 10 –12, 2020
Están invitados a acompañarnos a una peregrinación de tres
días a las ciudades de Baltimore y Washington D.C. !
La Parroquia de San Miguel Peregrinación de 150o Anniversario
Dirigido por el Padre Kevin Sweeney
Julio 10-12, 2020
Plazo de inscripción se acaba el 15 de MARZO, 2020 (Deposito de $350.00) Plazo para el pago final es el 6 de ABRIL, 2020 (Factura Completa)
Deadline to Enroll is MARCH 15TH, 2020
($350.00 Deposit Due)
Deadline for Final Payment is APRIL 6TH, 2020
(Balance Due)
Package for twin occupancy will be $845.00 per person
Package for triple or quad occupancy will be $745.00 per person
This pricing includes:
Round-trip coach bus transportation
2 nights’ accommodation in Washington D.C. at the Canopy by Hilton
Two breakfasts and One group dinner
Gratuities for the bus driver, hotel taxes and service charges, and local guides where needed.
Coordination of all liturgies.
**For more information, please call the Rectory 718-768-6065
Viernes-Domingo El paquete para ocupación doble será de $ 845.00 por persona
El paquete para ocupación triple o cuádruple será de $ 745.00 por persona
Este precio incluye: Transporte de ida y vuelta en autobus 2 noches de alojamiento en Washington D.C.en el Canopy by Hilton Dos desayunos y una cena grupal. Propinas para el conductor del autobús, impuestos de hotel y cargos por servicio, y guías locales cuando
sea necesario. Coordinación de todas las liturgias.
** Para más información, por favor llame a la Rectoría 718-768-6065
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ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
February 26, 2020 We will begin the Season of LENT
on Ash Wednesday. This year, Ash
Wednesday is February 26th. The
Mass (and Prayer Service) Schedule
for Ash Wednesday will be:
7:00am - Bilingual Mass
9:00am - English Mass
12:00noon - English Word Service
3:00pm - Spanish Word Service
6:30pm - English Word Service
7:30pm - Spanish Mass
WHY CATHOLIC?
All parishioners are invited to be part of “WHY CATHOLIC?”
by joining a small, faith sharing group which will meet once a
week for 6 weeks during Lent.
You can join a “WHY CATHOLIC?” group by filling out a
Registration card in the back of the Church or at the Rectory
and a group leader will contact you about being part of a group
that will meet on a day and time that fits your schedule! Groups
will begin meeting during the last week of February.
NO COST BREAST CANCER SCREENING
The American-Italian Cancer Foundation will have a
“Mobile Unit” here at St. Michael’s to provide No-Cost
Breast Cancer Screenings for women, age 40 and over,
who have not had a Mammogram in the last 12 months
on Sunday, February 23rd from 9:00am-4:30pm. Anyone
interested can contact the Rectory at
718-768-6065 or 877-628-9090 to make an appointment.
The United States CENSUS 2020
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens have
partnered with the office of the United States
Census of NYC to ensure that every resident of
the two boroughs is correctly represented. Our
communities will receive the financing to
improve our housing, education, transportation,
job market, and public policy. Correct census
reporting will allow us to receive our “fair share”
of federal social and financial benefits.
ADULT SACRAMENTS
** Classes have begun. The next class will be on
Monday, February 24th at 7:00pm.**
Any adult who has received Baptism and has not received
Communion and/or Confirmation may register at the Rectory
for preparation classes to receive the Sacraments this Spring.
You will need to bring your Birth and Baptism Certificates. If
you have any questions or would like more information you
can call the rectory at (718) 768-6065.
SECOND COLLECTION Today's Second Collection is for the ongoing "Repair and
Renovation" of our Church Buildings. The "R & R"
Collections will be helping us to pay for the Renovation of
the Pope Francis Center. We ask all parishioners to be as
generous as possible and thank everyone for their
sacrifices and generous support!
COMMUNITY WEDDINGS
We are beginning the preparations for our annual celebration of
a “Community Wedding”. We will have a meeting on Sunday,
March 1st at 3:00pm in the Rectory for all couples who are
interested. Also, any couple who is interested can make an
appointment to speak with Fr. Kevin or Fr. Eduardo by calling
the Rectory (718-768-6065). We encourage couples who are interested to make an appointment to speak with one of the
priest before the end of February.
SPIRITUAL RETREAT FOR CHILDREN
There will be a free spiritual retreat for children of the
CCD Program as well as from the parish on Sunday,
February 23rd from 12pm to 4pm. There will be a
showing of the Miracle of Marcelino movie along with
many fun activities! Please see flyer for details.
PRE-K REGISTRATION It’s time to apply for Universal Pre-k, the city’s free,
high-quality program for children born in 2016.
Help with applications available on Fridays from
9:30-11:30 am at the Pope Francis Center,
345 43rd Street.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
CENSUS WORKERS
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens
(CCBQ) is in the process of hiring census
workers. They are looking for "people with
the energy and ability to go out to different events and with
the capacity to speak other languages". Information and
Generations of Faith Campaign (2015 – 2020) Pope Francis Parish Center – Renovation (2016 – 2019)
Repair and Renovation “2nd Collections” (2016 – 2019)
Financial Report
Generations of Faith Campaign – Pledges and Donations In February of 2015, we (and all the parishioners and parishes of the Diocese) were asked by Bishop DiMarzio
to be part of the Generations of Faith Campaign and make a five-year pledge to:
1. Care for our Retired Priests, 2. Promote Youth Evangelization, and 3. Support a “Parish Project” – here, at
St. Michael’s, the Parish project was the RENOVATION of the Pope Francis Parish Center. Here at St. Michael’s, we received a Total of: 219 Pledges for a total $457,653 pledged to Generations of Faith From the Original 219 Pledges, so far:
82 parishioners have COMPLETED their Pledges and donated $152,583*
39 parishioners are “on time” in fulfilling their and have donated $87,519* of the $106,900 pledged.
58 parishioners are “behind” or have not continued, but have donated $43,122* of the $124,500 pledged.
40 parishioners made pledges totaling $73,670, but did not make any donation to the Campaign.
We THANK ALL those who have supported and continue to support the Generations of Faith Campaign and there
is still TIME, if you are behind on your pledge or would like to help – please call the Rectory at
(718-768-6065) for more information or if you have questions. *** As of January 15, 2020 a total of $283,224 has been donated to the Generations of Faith Campaign.
Our parish received, in return $121,900.00. The Diocesan Projects received a total of $161,324.00, of which $121,900.00 supports the Re-
tired priests and Youth evangelization programs. Our parish’s 2015 obligation to the Annual Catholic Appeal was paid with the remaining
$39,425.00 .
Pope Francis Center Renovation – Costs/Expenses: 1. Contractor - $642,000 (Original Estimate - $286,950)
2. Construction Materials - $74,209 (Renovation work completed by parish volunteers)
3. Exterior (front) & Windows - $147,500
4. Security & Technology - $52,834
5. Preparation/Study/Architects - $36,676
6. Furniture & Equipment - $23,560
TOTAL - $976,779
“Repair and Renovation” (R & R) 2nd Collections In the 2016-17 fiscal year, after having paid off the debt for the Repair of the Church Tower, we began to dedicate
the “R & R” 2nd collections to help pay for the “PFC Renovation”. Those collections have been and are a great help,
so we encourage all our parishioners to continue to be as generous as you can.
In the last three “fiscal years” (Sept. 1 – Aug. 31st), the “R & R” 2nd Collections have raised:
2016-17 - $89,464
2017-18 - $103,397
2018-19 - $136,585
Total – $329,446
SUMMARY: 1. THANK YOU to all our generous, faithful parishioners!! 2. We’re doing well, but we still have “a
lot to do”. 3. There is still time to contribute to Generations of Faith; and 4. Please continue to be as generous as you
can, especially in the “R & R” 2nd Collections!!
Sincerely,
Fr. Kevin Sweeney
St. Michael’s R.C. Church Page 7
CAMPAÑA GENERACIONES DE FE (2015 - 2020) Centro Parroquial Pope Francis - Renovación (2016-2019)
Reparación y Renovación "2ª Colecciones" (2016 - 2019)
Informe financiero
Campaña Generaciones de Fe - Promesas y Donaciones En febrero de 2015, el Obispo DiMarzio nos pidió, a todos los feligreses y parroquias de la Diócesis que fuéramos
parte de la Campaña de las Generaciones de Fe y prometiéramos cinco años para:
1. Cuidar de nuestros sacerdotes jubilados, 2. Promover la Evangelización Juvenil y 3. Apoyar un "Proyecto Parroquial": aquí, en San Miguel, el proyecto parroquial fue la RENOVACIÓN del Centro Parroquial Papa Francisco. En San Miguel, recibimos un total de: 219 promesas por un total de $457,653 para Generaciones de Fe. De las 219 Promesas Originales, hasta ahora:
82 feligreses han completado sus promesas y han donado $152,583 *
39 feligreses están "a tiempo" en el cumplimiento de su promesa y han donado $87,519 * de los $106,900
prometidos.
58 feligreses están "atrasados" o no han continuado, pero han donado $43,122 * de los $124,500 prometidos.
40 feligreses hicieron promesas por un total de $73,670, pero no hicieron ninguna donación a la Campaña.
AGRADECEMOS A TODOS los que han apoyado y continúan apoyando la Campaña de Generaciones de Fe y
todavía hay TIEMPO, si está atrasado en su compromiso o si desea ayudar, llame a la Rectoría al
(718-768-6065) para obtener más información o si tiene preguntas.
*** A partir del 15 de enero, $ 283,224 han sido donados al a campaña Generaciones de Fe. Nuestra parroquia ha
recibido $121,900. $161,324 han sido destinados a los Proyectos Diocesanos: $121,900 a sacerdotes jubilados y
evangelización juvenil; La obligación de nuestra parroquia en 2015 con la Campaña Católica Anual se pagó con los
$39,425.00 restantes.
Renovación del Centro Papa Francisco - Costos / Gastos:
1. Contratista - $642,000 (Estimación original - $286,950)
2. Materiales de construcción: $74,209 (trabajos de renovación realizados por voluntarios de la parroquia)
3. Exterior (frente) y ventanas - $147,500
4. Seguridad y tecnología - $52,834
5. Preparación / Estudio /
Arquitectos - $36,676
6. Muebles y equipo - $23,560
TOTAL - $976,779
"Reparación y renovación" (R & R) 2ª Colección
En el año fiscal 2016-17, después de haber pagado la deuda por la Reparación de la Torre de la Iglesia, comenzamos
a dedicar las segundas colecciones "R & R" para ayudar a pagar la "Renovación de PFC". Esas colecciones han sido
y son de gran ayuda, por lo que alentamos a todos nuestros feligreses a que sigan siendo lo más generosos posible.
En los últimos tres años fiscales, del 1 de septiembre al 31 de agosto, las segundas colecciones "R & R" han
generado:
2016-17 - $ 89,464
2017-18 - $ 103,397
2018-19 - $ 136,585
Total - $ 329,446
RESUMEN: 1. ¡GRACIAS a todos nuestros feligreses generosos y fieles! 2. Lo estamos haciendo bien, pero
todavía tenemos "mucho que hacer". 3. Todavía hay tiempo para contribuir a Generaciones de Fe; y 4. ¡Por favor,
sigan siendo tan generosos como puedan, especialmente en las 2das Colecciones de "R & R"!
