Our Parish Mission: By the grace of God, we, the people of the Roman Catholic Parish of Saint Frances Cabrini, firmly rooted in the Apostolic Tradition of the Church and the Holy Scriptures, are called to continue the mission of Jesus Christ

to build up the Kingdom of God in the world through our faithful living according to His teachings, our proclamation of the Gospel by word and deed, and the worship of God in our private prayer as well as in our public celebration of the Sacraments. We can do all things in Christ who strengthens us! (Philippians 4:13)

REFLECTION ON THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

T oday we will hear of horrifying signs that may signal the end of

the world: earthquakes and famines, wars and persecutions. Even though these warnings were given more then two thousand years ago and the world has not yet ended, they can still spur us on to action now. As we celebrate this Mass let us look at our lives and consider what we should change and then resolve to do so now. The 1st reading from the prophesy of Malachi sets the tone when he speaks of fire consuming the earth. Scary. But this message does not end there. He goes on to say that; “there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays.” Jesus does the same. After warning of perse-

cutions, he assures us that those who place their trust in the Lord will be kept safe, “do not be terri-fied, for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end.” The message of hope is found in our Responsorial Psalm: “The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.” We are fur-ther reassured with Jesus’ words of comfort: “not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By persever-ance you will save your lives.”

NOVEMBER 17,

2019

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED SICK

Luke Peterson, Ralph Valenti, Theresa Gonzalez, Natalie Delga-do, Carmelo Pulizzotto, Salvatore Pandolfo, Arthur Malagoli, Thomas Messina, Mary Ann DeForca, Maureen Rivera, Antho-ny Calabrese, Fred Lesto, Joseph Perrelli, Jean Bevacqua, George Cagno, Ariana Mainner, Julia Bruzzese, Josephine Zim-mitti, Frank DiBari, Rose Dee, Calogero & Consiglia Bertolino, Carmine Barone, George Constantin, Isabel Ayala, Frances Cantone, Venancio Rosado, Vito Pisano, Theresa Mierzejewski, Quintin Leone, Rose Scianno, James Amato, Gloria Freda, Jean Hoskey, Isabelle Grenier, Caterina Romeo, Helen Scalia, Lor-raine Trapani, Diana Torres, Rosemarie Roccotagliata, Marilyn Isrealowitz, J.T.

WEEK 33 ORDINARY TIME

BREAD & WINE

IN MEMORY OF RAFAEL VILCHIS REQUESTED BY F AMILY

Masses & Readings for the Week

11/17 THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Malachi 3:19-20a; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12; Luke 21:5-19

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM

Vincenzo Macri (Wife)

9:00 AM Maria Nastro (Family)

11:00 AM Leonardo & Nancy Grassotti (Family)

12:30 PM Mauro J. Monaco (Family) 11/18 Monday Dedication of Basilicas of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles & Rose Duchesne, Virgin

1 Maccabees 1:10-15,41-43,54-57,62-63; Luke 18:35-43

8:30 AM Grace J. Kim: Birthday (Gloria & William)

11/19 Tuesday 2 Maccabees 6:18-31; Luke 19:1-10

8:30 AM Maria E. Reyes (Frances Pulomena)

11/20 Wednesday 2 Maccabees 7:1,20-31; Luke 19:11-28

8:30 AM John Pergola (Angel & Joe Gerardi) Grace Ricci (Robert & Karen Hickey) Jennie Sciabico (Gloria & William Jung) Rosalie & Joseph Gambino (Mary Cacioppio)

Anna & Anthony D’Angelo (Mary Cacioppio) Salvatore Signoa (Josephine & Sal Arezzo) All Souls Intentions Special Intention: SFC (Caterina DiMaggio)

11/21 Thursday Presentation of the BVM 1 Maccabees 2:15-29; Luke 19:41-44

8:30 AM Libby Martino (Zimmitti Family)

11/22 Friday Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr 1 Maccabees 4:36-37,52-59; Luke 19:45-48

8:30 AM Marie Cagno (M/M Richard Gesualdi)

11/23 Saturday Clement I, Pope & Martyr & Columban, Abbot & Bl. Miguel Pro, Priest & Martyr

1 Maccabees 6 :1-13; Luke 20:27-40

8:30 AM Carlo & Vittoria Corry (Connie Betro)

11/24 CHRIST THE KING OF THE UNIVERSE 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM

Frances Zangari (Children)

9:00 AM Michael & Lisa Virardi (Family)

11:00 AM Andrea & Nicasio Cannizzaro (Grassotti Family)

12:30 PM Giovanni & Bina Capotorto (Family)

SANCTUARY CANDLES IN HONOR OF JOE & LYDIA PIZZI 40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

REQUESTED BY FAMI LY

THIS SUNDAY AT THE 11:00 MASS:

Our Kindergarten & 1st Grade will be our hosts. They will be our greeters, gift bearers and lead us in the Prayer of the Faithful NEXT SUNDAY: CONFIRMATION CLASS

BAPTISMS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH 12:00 PM

Register in the Parish Office Bring a copy of Baby’s Birth Certificate

Weekly Parish Schedule

Sunday, November 17 :11 M reliiious educaiion class

monday, November 18 7:30 pm young adult ministry (parish mtg rm)

Wednesday, November 20 12100 mm youni ai heari cchurch

— OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION — 718-236-9165

REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH OFFICE

9:30 AM — 3:30 PM MONDAY—THURSDAY

ALL CLASSES ARE ON SUNDAY MORNING AT 9:15

ENDING WITH THE 11:00 FAMILY MASS

OUR PARISH SCHOOL 3 Year Old — 8th Grade

ST. PETER CATHOLIC ACADEMY

8401-23rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Phone: 718-372-0025

website: www.SaintPeterAcademy-brooklyn.org

CALL FOR REGISTRATION

FOR YOUR CHARITY BRING ALL ITEMS TO THE CHURCH

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH

CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE BY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH

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WOMAN’S SOCIETY MEETING THIS MONDAY AT 7:00 PM IN THE PARISH MEETING ROOM For all the women of the Parish. The meeting will begin with the final preparations for the Christmas Party at the December meeting, there will be a discussion on the book “The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity” and will continue with an Auction. Bring a wrapped gift, $10.00 value to be auc-tioned off. Bidding will start at $5.00

NEXT WEEK SPECIML COLLECTION1 CMTHOLIC CM PMIGN FOR HU MN DEVELOP ENT (CCHD) “WORKING ON THE MRGINS” CCHD was founded to break the cycle of poverty in our country by funding organizations that help indi-viduals help themselves. With a tradition of improving education, housing situations and community eco-nomic development, CCHD continues to make a posi-tive impact nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Please be generous!

THE THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME “WORLD DMY OF THE POOR”

At the end of the Extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy Pope Francis wrote: “as the Holy Doors of Mercy were being closed in all the cathedrals and shrines of the world, I had the idea that, as yet another tangible sign of this Extraordinary Holy Year, the entire Church might celebrate, on the Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, the World Day of the Poor. This would be the worthiest way to prepare for the celebration of the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, who identified with the little ones and the poor and who will judge us on our works of mercy (cf. Mt 25:31-46).

It would be a day to help communities and each of the baptized to reflect on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel and that, as long as Lazarus lies at the door of our homes (cf. Lk 16:19-21), there can be no justice or social peace. This Day will also represent a genuine form of new evangelization (cf. Mt 11:5) which can renew the face of the Church as She perseveres in her perennial activity of pastoral conversion and witness to mercy.”

This Third World Day of the Poor has as its theme the words of Psalm 9:19, “The hope of the poor shall not perish for ever.” These words of the Psalm remain timely. They express a profound truth that faith impresses above all on the hearts of the poor, restoring lost hope in the face of injus-tice, sufferings and the uncertainties of life. Its teaching serves not only to throw light on the conclusion of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, but also to point out the path that we are called to follow in the future.

NEXT MONDAY,

NOVEMBER 25TH 7:30 PM

AN EVENING OF

THANKSGIVING PRAISE

OFFERED BY SR. AVE CLARK, O.P.

“GIVE THMNKS WITH MLL

YOUR HEMRT”

KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS — DECORATING OUR CHURCH WITH TREES AND WREATHS To celebrate the joy of Christmas and to decorate our Church we invite you to become a donor of a Christmas Tree or Wreath. We would like to put live-lighted trees around the inside of the Church. You may personally participate in this Parish endeavor by sponsoring a tree or wreath. For a donation of $50.00 for a wreath or $150.00 for a tree. They can be purchased in the name of your family, in memory of a loved one or in thanks-giving. This is a wonderful way to let Christ’s light shine in our Church and to remember those close to us during this holy season. PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SPONSOR FORM AND RETURN IT TO THE PARISH OFFICE. TREE LIGHTING THE WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 14/15

NAME:_________________________ ENCLOSED IS: $50.00 _____ FOR A WREATH

ADDRESS:_________________________ $150.00 _____ FOR A TREE

_________________________ I WOULD LIKE THE SIGN TO READ:

Phone #: _________________________ ________________________________________

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THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

This Friday, November 22nd, 10 of our young adults will complete their initiation into the Church by receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop James Massa will confirm them, along with the children of St. Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish. This will complete their time in our Religious Formation Program and next Sunday, November 24th at the 11:00 Mass our Parish will honor them.

SEALED WITH THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

ELISSIA CATERINA ACQUAVIVA

RACHEL ARENAS

CHARLIE SEBASTIANO CAROLLO

BRUNO DAMIAN DELUISE

GREGORY FRANCIS FAVA

MATTHEW JOSEPH GALEA

ARBI ANTHONY MACAJ

ALEX MATTHEW NAZI

ALESSANDRA BIAGIA PROSCIA

MASSIMO GIAN SAPIO