OUR LADY OF GRACE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

100-05 159TH AVENUE, HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414

Rev. Marc Swartvagher, Pastor Rev. Mr. Alexander Breviario, Parish Deacon

August 16, 2020 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH OFFICE

100-05 159th Avenue Howard Beach, NY 11414

(718)– 843-6218 fax (718) 738-8208

Monday to Friday 9:30 am- 5:00 pm www.olghb.org olghowardbeach@nyc.rr.com

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Jeanne Antonino, Director

158-20 101st Street Howard Beach, NY 11414

(718) 835-2165 www.olghb.org / education

jmaolgdre@gmail.com

Celebration of Sunday Masses takes place in our parish with

social distancing and other restrictions in place.

To reserve a space, please fill out the form at www.olghb.org/mass-seating

NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE OF MASSES: Sunday: 5:00 pm (Saturday Vigil), 8:00 am, 10:00 am (live streamed) 12 noon (no evening Mass)

The 6:00 pm Sunday Mass will resume later this summer. Weekday Masses Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

To make a Gift to the Parish or

Sign up for Weekly “Recurring Gift” Donations Go to: www.olghb.org

Select: Give Online Choose the Fund “Weekly Contributions 1st Collection”

or

Text amount to 718-550-2292

August 16, 2020 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, August 16, 2020

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 56:1, 6-7 Rom 11:13-15, 29-32 Mt 15:21-28 (118)

5:00 pm: Irene DeStefano by Mastrandrea Family 5:00 pm: Mary Dempsey by M/M Michael Henry 5:00 pm: Emilio Frandina by Connie & Joe Frandina 5:00 pm: Maria Sestito by Connie & Joe Frandina 5:00 pm: Antoinette Guzzo by Connie & Joe Frandina 5:00 pm: People of the Parish

8:00 am: Lillian & Raymond Flynn by Peggy & Ray Flynn 10:00 am: Anna & Girolomo Teri by Maria Teri 12 Noon: Matthew McDevitt by Judy Ognibene & Family

Monday, August 17, 2020 Ez 24:15-24 Mt 19:16-22 ()

8:30 am: Giuseppe Sclafani by Nella & George

Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Ez 28:1-10 Mt 19:23-30 ()

8:30 am: Rose Harries by Susan Hewitt

Wednesday August 19, 2020

St. John Eudes, Priest Ez 34:1-11 Mt 20:1-16 ()

8:30 am: Ricciardi, D’Angelo & Masone Families by Phyllis Masone

Thursday, August 20, 2020 St. Bernard, Abbott & Doctor of the Church Ez 36:23-28 Mt 22:1-14 ()

8:30 am: Sabina Minerva by Fran & Tom Butler

Friday, August 21, 2020 St. Pius X, Pope Ez 37:1-14 Mt 22:34-40 ()

8:30 am: Antonio Freitas & Manuel Cardose by Maria

Saturday, August 22, 2020 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ez 43:1-7ab Mt 23:1-12 ()

8:30 am: John Gorkowski by Phyllis Masone

Sunday, August 23, 2020

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 22:19-23 Rom 11:33-36 Mt 16:13-20 (121)

5:00 pm: Kenneth Lombardi by Family 5:00 pm: Emilio Frandina by Connie & Joe Frandina 5:00 pm: Tony Frandina by Connie & Joe Frandina 5:00 pm: Antoinette Daraio by Giuseppe & Giulia Sorbara 5:00 pm: Anthony Corozzo by Herman Locke 5:00 pm: People of the Parish

In Loving Memory

Please pray for the repose of the souls of the recently deceased

and the consolation of faith for their families.

Sunday, August 23, 2020

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 22:19-23 Rom 11:33-36 Mt 16:13-20 (121)

8:00 am: Patrick Connolly by Connolly Family 10:00 am: Marie Reinhardt by Daughter 12 Noon: Luigi DelGenio by wife, Crescenza DelGenio

We Pray

PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS

Parishioners will be listed on the “Prayers and Intentions” list for one month, unless the Rectory is notified by a family member to keep the name

listed for a longer period of time.

Bob Acosta, Mary Albino, Josephine Ardolino, Ricardo Buffit, Gus Castagna, Joseph Carl,

Ronnie Castagna, Fr. Peter Coffey, Joseph Criscuolo, Paul D’Angelo, Giuseppe Frandina,

Christine Genzone, Richard Hurlman, Thomas J. Hurlman, Dorothy Kruzik,

Lawrence McGowan, Jereann McGuire, Julianna Rose Minerva, Nicole Miele,

Mary Louise Monaghan, Jose Rodriguez, Nora Shipman, Antonina Tambene, Debbie Tufano

and William White

Memorial Gifts

The Angelus Bells will ring on August 20th In Memory of:

Patrick Connolly by the Connolly Family

Did you know you can request Mass

cards and Memorials at

olghb.org?

Just click on

“Mass Intentions & Gift Memorials”

and follow the simple instructions.

It’s that easy!

PARISH STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Marc Swartvagher

Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Anthony M. Rucando

Parish Deacon: Rev. Mr. Alexander Breviario

Director of Music Mr. Carlo Gallego

Director of Religious Education:

Mrs. Jeanne Antonino

Directors of Youth Ministries: Steven and Gina Marie Eriquez

Coordinators of the Ministry of Care & Service Mrs. Jeannie Ruvolo and Mrs. Kathy Pascarella

A Note From Our Pastor...

Ministry of Care & Service 158-08 101 Street

718-845-6635

Please note the Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 10:30 am - Noon.

Please do not call until then.

* * * *

The Ministry of Care & Service acknowledges with

great appreciation all who donated monetarily

or dropped off food in order to keep up with the

current demand. Without your generosity we would

not be able to meet the needs of the hungry.

If you would like to make a donation,

please contact the rectory.

JOIN US FOR HOLY HOUR ON WEDNESDAYS

AT 7:30 PM VIA LIVESTREAM FROM OUR

PARISH WEBSITE (OLGHB.ORG) OR

OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.

Guidelines for Attending Mass at Our Lady of Grace:

Sunday Masses following our normal Mass schedule

with limited seating:

Saturday Vigil at 5:00 pm; Sunday at 8:00 am, 10:00 am,

Noon. The 6:00 pm Mass will resume later this summer.

The 10:00 am Mass is also live streamed.

Please sit in a seat with a card that shows a cross.

Weekday Masses (with limited seating in our church) are

celebrated at 8:30 am. The church will remain open for

private prayer until 10:00 am. We will reopen the

church in the evening from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm for

private prayer.

If you would like to go to Confession, please contact our

parish office to make an appointment.

Detailed information regarding seating capacity in our

church, social distancing and health/safety

precautions can be found on our website. To reserve a

space fill out the form at www.olghb.org/ mass-seating.

We want all our parishioners to stay safe and healthy.

Your cooperation and understanding at this time is

greatly appreciated.

On behalf of the whole parish, we welcome

Msgr. Robert Sarno to Our Lady of Grace.

Monsignor is returning to the Diocese after

working many years at the Vatican. He will be in

residence in the rectory as he makes his transition

into retirement; a retirement that will be busy

teaching and advising different Dioceses around the

country on the proper process for various causes of

saintly individuals.

Please join me in extending a warm welcome

to Msgr Sarno and wishing him well in his transition!

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Lady of Grace is a faith-filled community,

spanning many generations.

Nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ,

we accept Jesus’ invitation to “Come, follow

Me.” As Christ’s presence in the world, we

continue to build our relationship with God

through loving service to others.

We strive to bring forth the unique gifts of our

parish family and to spread the Gospel

for the greater glory of God.

Stay connected with our Parish ministries, activities and mission

by signing up to our social media sites:

For the latest news and to visit our Parish Web Page: Go to: www.olghb.org Find us on Facebook: Go to: OUR LADY OF GRACE HOWARD BEACH To Register for an account with the Parish and to make recurring weekly donations:

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Select: Give OnLine

Choose a Fund and select “Recurring Gift”

If needed, register for an Account

Or: Text the dollar amount to 718-550-2292

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While parish activities are suspended and Mass attendance is limited at this time, we can still stay connected to our parish and to our Catholic Community by accessing the following sites:

SUMMER SCHEDULE OF MASSES: Sunday: 5:00 pm (Saturday Vigil), 8:00 am, 10:00 am

(live streamed) and 12 noon (no evening Mass) The 6:00 pm Sunday Mass will resume later this summer.

Weekday Masses Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am

To reserve a seat for Mass, please fill out the form at www.olghb.org/ mass seating

(To ensure the safety of all, we ask you to please sit in a seat designated with a cross and please remember to wear a mask.)