Sunday, January 14, 2018

Vigil Mass: Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Masses on Sunday: 8:00 a.m. (in English) (notice new time) 9:15 a.m. (en español) 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 noon (in English) on Sunday we no longer have a 5:00 p.m. Mass

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA

ADMINISTERED BY THE IDENTE MISSIONARIES

2352 SAINT RAYMONDS AVENUE BRONX, N.Y. 10462 ( 718 828 2380)

(PARKING AT ZEREGA AND GLEBE)

www.santamariaparish.us/

THANK YOU to all who made the coming of the Three Kings celebration a blessed time for our parish and our children. May the Three Kings continue to bless you during this coming year.

Christmas Flowers: We thank the following parishioners and friends who also donated the flowers that adorned our sanctuary during this Christmas Season. These donations were made for the following intentions: In Loving Memory of David Ring, Sr. donated by the Ring Family. In Loving Memory of Kay and Otto Weihe donated by the Weihe Family.

Muchísimas gracias a todos los que ayudaron, donaron juguetes y comida y participaron en la Venida de los Santos Reyes Magos. ¡Esta celebración trajo consigo alegría y bendiciones a nuestra parroquia y a nuestros niños!

Bible Classes, Thursdays—from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM in English in the Conference Room

Estudia la Biblia—todos los jueves de 7:30 PM a 8:30 PM en español en la Iglesia

2018—Cardinal’s Stewardship Appeal: We thank you for supporting the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal…this year our parish goal is $26,000 (two thousand less than last year!) We hope to reach our goal once again given the generosity of all Santa Maria parishioners and friends. Thank you so very much.

QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION:

Do I thirst for souls? Do I feel responsible for the eternal

salvation of at least another person? Do I truly believe in Matthew 5:48? Do I know how to pray with the

Scriptures?

Important—Parent Meeting for Parents of First Holy Communion Candidates, Tuesday, January 23, 2018 immediately after the 7:00 evening Mass in the Saint Joseph’s Parish Hall below the church. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth AND baptism certificate. Ojo: Reunión para los Padres cuyos niños son candidatos para la Primera Comunión este año, el martes, 23 de enero inmediatamente después de la misa de las 7:00 de la noche en el Salón Parroquial de San José debajo de la Iglesia. Por favor traiga copia del Acta de Nacimiento y de la Fe de Bautizo.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – This Monday – January 15, 2018 we have only one Mass at 8:15AM and the Rectory Office and the Church will close afterwards. (No confessions on this day). Let us take this day to pray for the end of racism and discrimination in our country.

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Saturday, Jan. 13th 5:00pm For the Health and Holiness of Emily Dolan Sunday, Jan. 14th 8:00am Odovias John Cruz 9:15am Jose Simon Tenezaca 10:30am Gaspar Hernandez 12Noon For the Health and Holiness for Trinidad Cabral Monday, Jan. 15th—Federal Holiday– Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 7:00am No Mass 8:15am For the Health and Holiness of Jennie Bertino 7:00pm No Mass Tuesday. Jan.16th 7:00am For the Health and Holiness of Elisa and Walter Rostkowski 8:15am Sandra DeCicco 7:00pm Florence and James Bradley Wednesday, Jan.17th 7:00am For the Health and Holiness of All Parishioners 8:15am For the Health and Holiness of Joseph and Mary Mobilia 7:00pm Giuseppe Sbuttoni Thursday, Jan. 18th 7:00am For the Health and Holiness of Michael Equino 8:15am For the Health and Holiness of Elmer Lucero on his Birthday 7:00pm Misa en español/ Mass in Spanish: Orlando Esguerra Uribe Friday, Jan. 19th 7:00am For the Health and Holiness of Clare Bertino 8:15am Ann Garay 7:00pm ___________________________________________________ Saturday, Jan. 20th 7:00am Katherine and Otto Weihe 5:00pm For the Health and Holiness of Robert Bertino

2018 Mass Book: The Mass Book for this new year is open. Please come to the Rectory— Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM or email us a written request to reserve your mass intentions.

New Year’s Resolutions: Ask for forgiveness

Thank God Confess your sins Pray everyday

Come to Mass more than just on Sundays Forgive someone now

Truly Listen

THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

January 18 - January 25 Santa Misa en español todos los jueves a las 7:00 de la noche seguida de la Novena al Divino Niño Jesús y nuestro Estudio Bíblico sobre el Santo Evangelio según San Juan. Te esperamos.

El domingo, 21 de enero de 2018 celebraremos la misa de las 9:15 a.m. en español en Honor y Agradecimiento a Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia. Tendremos inmediatamente después de la misa un desayuno. Todos están invitados y si quieren los niños le pueden traer rosas a nuestra Madre María y los adultos aportar alguna comida típica especial. ¡Muchas gracias!

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***Spiritual Retreat for Women—sponsored by the Female Branch of the Idente Missionaries. January 20, 2018 from 9:30AM to 3:30PM. Venue: Saint Dominic’s Church—Faith Formation Center 1710 Unionport Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10462. Please bring your lunch. To register please call: Dolores Sánchez (Loli) (917) 684-5580 or Prisca Cordero (646) 667-6629 or Martha Méndez (347) 409-2951.

Encuentro Espiritual para mujeres (en inglés y en español) dirigido por las Misioneras Identes. Sábado, 20 de enero de 2018. Lugar: Saint Dominic’s Church—Faith Formation Center 1710 Unionport Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10462 (718) 239-6926 Horario: 9:30 am a 3:30 pm. Cada persona debe traer su almuerzo. Inscríbete llamando a: Dolores Sánchez (Loli) (917) 684-5580 o a Prisca Cordero (646) 667-6629 o a Martha Méndez (347) 409-2951.

M O N T H LY S P I R I T U A L E N C O U N T E R S

FOR WOMEN ( in ENGLISH & SPANISH )

sponsored by the Idente Missionaries

Venue Saint Dominic’s Church—Faith Formation Center 1710 Unionport Road, Bronx, NY 10462 (718) 239-6926

Time 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Date: Saturday—January 20, 2018

Each attendee must bring her own lunch Coffee will be served at 9:30am, and a small donation will be appreciated to cover expenses.

For more information

Dolores Sánchez (Loli) (917) 684-5580

Prisca Cordero (646) 667-6629

Martha Méndez (347) 409-2951

ENCUENTRO E S P I R I T U A L

PARA MUJERES ( e n i n g l é s y e n e s p a ñ o l )

d i r i g i d o p o r l a s M i s i o n e r a s I d e n t e s

Lugar: Saint Dominic’s Church—Faith Formation Center 1710 Unionport Road, Bronx, NY 10462 (718) 239-6926

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Cada persona debe traer su almuerzo

A las 9:30am comenzaremos con un cafecito, se pide una donación para cubrir los gastos.

Inscríbete llamando a:

Dolores Sánchez (Loli) (917) 684-5580

Prisca Cordero (646) 667-6629

Martha Méndez (347) 409-2951