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Fatima Focus
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Community
6 Cottonwood Road - Manorhaven, New York 11050
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Parish Mission Statement
Firmly rooted in our Roman Catholic tradition,
we, the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima are a
welcoming, caring and inclusive community of
believers. We seek to bear witness to Christ’s love
for all in our lives, in our community and in our
world.
We strive to continue the mission of Jesus through
worship and in our educational, spiritual and
social justice programs and in our commitment to
stewardship.
We are a collaborative, diverse, multi-cultural
parish dedicated to reaching out to all God’s
people, especially those in need.
All are welcome in this parish.
Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Sundays
Weekdays
Sat.: 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Mon. - Fri: 8:00 AM
Sun.: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM (Family Liturgy),
Holydays
11:30 A.M.
Eve: 7:30 PM - Day: 8:00 AM
Rectory Office: Mon. - Fri.: 9 AM - 12 Noon & 1 - 5 PM;
Sat.: 9AM - 5PM Sun.: 9 AM - 1PM
Rectory Phone: 767-0781
Rectory Fax: 767-2981
Religious Education: 944-8322
Convent: 883-1762
Parish Outreach: 883-3903
(See page 2 for further Parish information.)
Parish Staff
Parish Ministries
Reverend Steven J. Peterson, Pastor
Sister Gerri O’Neill, O.P. Director Faith Formation
Sister Kathy Somerville, O.P. Director Parish
Social Ministry
Arthur Candido, Deacon
Helen Mochwart, Music Director
Barbara Minerva, Business Manager
Altar Servers:
Deacon Arthur Candido (516)883-8032
Altar Server Schedule:
Jane Candido (516)883-8032
Baptism Preparation:
Rev. Steven Peterson (516)767-0781
Bereavement:
Yvonne Calabrese (516)883-4817
Building & Grounds:
Christopher Bollerman (516)767-0781
Communication to the Sick:
Deacon Arthur Candido (516)883-8032
CaringHands Prayer Chain:
Marge Walsh (516)767-2936
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion:
Leonor Sanchez (516)708-1202
Faith Formation Board:
Dan Trunk (516)883-3329
Finance Council:
Leonel Galvez, (516)883-1666
Gardening:
S. Kathy Somerville, O.P. (516)883-3903
Barbara Minerva (516)883-7652
Lectors:
Moderator: S. Kathy Somerville, O.P.
Schedule: Jane Candido (516)883-8032
Liturgy & Spirituality:
Rev. Steven Peterson (516)767-0781
Music:
Helen Mochwart (516)883-4415
Offering Counters:
Helen Raduazzo (516)883-8869
Pastoral Council:
Agatha Cotilletta (516)570-0925
Alicia McGrath (516)754-9692
Parish Trustee:
Mike Barry (516)883-5950
Maria Carpinelli (516)767-1822
Small Faith Communities:
Sister Gerri O’Neill, O.P. (516)944-8322
Ushers:
Michael Raduazzo (516)883-8869
Websites:
Janina Krach (516)883-8444
Parish Website: www.ourladyoffatimapw.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ourladyoffatimapw
Blog: ourladyoffatimapw.wordpress.com
Office Personnel
Rectory Secretaries:
Jose Machuca
Leonor Sanchez
Faith Formation Secretary:
Patricia Devine
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 – 4:45pm or by
Appointment
Baptism: Please contact the rectory four to six
weeks in advance for information and
appointment.
Marriage: Those planning a wedding should
contact the rectory at least 6 months in advance
(516)767-0781.
Anointing of the Sick: Every 4th Sunday of the
Month (11:30am Mass)
Devotions
Our Lady of Fatima Novena: Mondays following
the 8:00am Mass.
Rosary: After Daily Mass
Apostolado Hispano
Misa en Español: Los Sábados a las 7:00pm.
Bautizos: El 4 Sábado del mes durante la misa
en español. Los padres deben llamar a la
rectoría, (516)767-0781, al menos dos meses
antes.
Confesiones: Llamar y hacer cita (516)767-0781
Matrimonio: Parejas deben llamar a la rectoría,
(516)767-0781, al menos 6 meses antes de la
fecha del la boda.
March 6th, 2016
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Monday, March 7th
8:00 a.m. Keith Dunne
Tuesday, March 8th
8:00 a.m. The People of the Parish
Wednesday, March 9th
8:00 a.m. Grazia Delli Gatti
Thursday, March 10th
8:00 a.m. Matilde Maz
Friday, March 11th
8:00 a.m. Angela Katz
8:30 a.m. Stations
7:15 p.m. Stations (Spanish)
Saturday, March 12th
5:00 p.m. Giustina Penna
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Community
Sunday, March 13th
8:00 a.m. Thomas Kraft
10:00 a.m. Kathryn Peterson
11:30 a.m. Edward Joseph & Emily Marie Wittig
Your prayers are requested
for: Rick Atkinson, Ryan
Armstrong, Bree Bellavita, John
Bellini, Rose Bennett, Michele
Bischoff, Virginia Cantino,
Anthony Carpinelli, Mary St. John Clark, Baby: Maya
Contreras, Charlie Crum, Gerri De Feo, Michael DiLeo,
Judy Falco, Kyle Faticone, Patrick Finnegan, Rose
Galli, Kathryn Giulitti, Florence Gramarossa, Kevin
Ives, Josie Johnson, Rylia Laber, Kathleen Lewis, Rita
Marchese, Norma Mazzeo, Baby: Joseph Michael
McCroarw, Catherine McEneaney, Michael & Matthew
McEnaney, Barbara McEroy, Elaina McLoughin, Don
Mochwart, Charles Murphy, Vincet Mutarelli, Mary
Nagle, Carol Nesbit, Jesse Nesbit, George O’Krepkie,
Seraphina O’Brien, Terry Olivo, Dean Peterson, Glenn
Petersons, Theresa Pontillo, Harold Poole, Emily
Radice, Ana Romero, Diana Schmeltzer, Jim
Simonsen, Eileen Smith, Angela Starchich, Frank
Tiberia, Annie Tolentino, Jim Tomlison, Carlos
Torres, Margaret Marie Trinko, Carla Vario, Sonny
Vietri, Darlene Vignec, Mary Whol, Andrew
Wykowski and all who are homebound or have
special needs.
BULLETIN REFLECTION
The stewardship message in the
parable of the Prodigal Son is that
it is never too late to become a
good steward. Blessed is the elder
brother who had been a good
steward all along, but blessed, too
is the prodigal who had to lose all
he had in order to understand the
value of what he’d been given.
SUNDAY COLLECTION
February 28st: $3,862.00
Thank you for your generous sacrificial
giving! Your faithful sacrificial giving each
week helps Our Lady of Fatima to continue
our Pastoral Ministries and care for our
parish buildings.
Peace,
Fr. Steve
The reflection question for this week is:
In Jesus’ parable, both sons have
problems with their father.
WHICH SON AM I MOST LIKE
TODAY?
March 6th, 2016
Worship
Readings for the Week
Monday, March 7th
 Isaiah 65:17-21
 John 4:43-54
Tuesday, March 8th
 Ezekiel 47:1-9
 John 5:1-16
Wednesday, March 9th
 Isaiah 49:8-15 John 5:17-30
Thursday, March 10th
 Exodus 32:7-14
 John 5:31-47
Friday, March 11th
 Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22
 John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday, March 12th
 Jeremiah 11:18-20
 John 7:40-53
Sunday, March 13th, 2016
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21
 The first reading tells of God’s promise to
bring deliverance, restoration and salvation
to the people of Israel.
Second Reading: Philippians 3:8-14
 The second reading reminds us of Paul’s
acceptance of the loss of all things so that he
might gain Christ.
Gospel Reading: John 8:1-11
 In the Gospel, Jesus refuses to let anyone
condemn the woman caught in adultery, and
tells her to sin no more.
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"A Christian Lent can never be entirely sad. With
the fourth Sunday the pent up spiritual joy in the
true member of Christ bursts forth in anticipation of
Easter joy to come. “Rejoice, O Jerusalem, and
come together all you that love her; rejoice with joy,
you that have been in sorrow,” a note reechoed in
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the gradual and the offertory. The melody of the
introit also is significantly that of the first Easter
alleluia. This was the day when the catechumens
were decked with roses and when roses were
mutually exchanged. Thence comes the custom of
the rose vestment.”
By Virgil Michel
“Why should we Christians feel joyful today? In the
first place, this Sunday is a festival of spring. At
least it was so in the early church. In olden times
the first roses were brought to the church for a
blessing on this Sunday. (In Mediterranean lands
spring comes much earlier.) Christians of former
times lived much closer to nature than we do.
When after the cold of winter spring comes to our
land like a smiling youth, when in the fields God
begins the miracle of multiplying bread, when God
spreads a great table from which all creatures, the
lowest to the highest, can eat their fill, when God
lifts the white pall of winter from the earth and
restores life in abundance to plants and animals–
then Christians have cause to experience heartfelt
joy, for they have a presentiment that Paradise is
not far away.”
By Pius Parsch
 HOLY HOUR FOR PEACE: The HOLY
HOUR for PEACE will be prayed today (SUNDAY)
from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the CHURCH. All are
welcome!
 THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE is
celebrated on Saturdays from 4:00 PM until 4:45
PM. All are most welcome to celebrate this
sacrament of healing and forgiveness. If this time
doesn’t work for you and you want to celebrate the
sacrament of Penance please call Fr. Steve to
arrange a time that works for you.
 THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be
prayed this FRIDAY at 8:30 AM in English and at
7:15 PM in Spanish.
 The SACRAMENT OF PENANCE will be
celebrated on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16th, from
4:00 PM until 5:00 PM and from 7:00 PM until 8:00
PM. Penance will also be celebrated on MONDAY,
MARCH 21st, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. There
will be a COMMUNAL CELEBRATION of
PENANCE on TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd, at 7:30
PM in the CHURCH.
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 OLD PALMS: Throughout the weeks of
Lent we will be collecting old palms. If you wish
please place your palms in the basket in the
SANCTUARY.
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 The STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE will
meet on TUESDAY, MARCH 8th, at 7:30 PM in the
SACRISTY.
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The PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on
WEDNESDAY MARCH 9th, at 7:30 PM in the
RECTORY.

 The BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
COMMITTEE will meet on MONDAY, MARCH 14th,
at 7:30 PM in the SACRISTY.
The LITURGY COMMITTEE will meet on
TUESDAY, APRIL 5th, at 7:30 PM in the
SACRISTY.
The SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING
OF THE SICK will be celebrated on SUNDAY,
APRIL 24th, at the 11:30 AM Mass. All are welcome
to celebrate this sacrament of healing and
forgiveness. We will not celebrate the Anointing of
the Sick in March.
Administration
 CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES: Today
there will be a second collection for the support of
the CATHOLIC RELEIF SERVICES. Please be as
generous as possible. Thank you.
 FAITH DIRECT: Fast. Pray. Give up your
envelopes! We invite you to help our parish
save money by giving up your offertory
envelopes this Lent! Enrolling with Faith Direct will
provide Our Lady of Fatima Parish with consistent
support and simplify your giving without wasteful
envelopes. Join us by giving up envelopes this
Lenten season. Please consider using
FAITH DIRECT in 2016. Enrollment forms are
available in the Parish Office. You can also enroll
on line at www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is
NY 303.
 The CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL for
2016: Many thanks to those who have already
contributed to the Catholic Ministries Appeal for
2016. Your gift to this annual appeal is very much
appreciated. Our goal for 2016 is $37,400. So
far, 36 donors from Our Lady of Fatima Parish have
donated $9,100. Please consider making a gift to
this annual appeal. The money raised helps our
diocese and our own parish continue many
important and valuable programs. Envelopes are
available at the entranceway to the church.
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The COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE will
meet on TUESDAY, MARCH 15th, at 7:15 PM in the
PARISH OFFICE.
Community Life
Dear Friends,
This weekend we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of
Lent. This Sunday is known as Laetare Sunday.
Laetare is the first word in the entrance antiphon that
is taken from the Latin translation. Laetare when
translated into English means “REJOICE.” It sets the
tone of joyful anticipation of the great feast of Easter.
It is a day to rejoice and be glad for the great feast of
Easter is so near!
The gospel this weekend is the beautiful parable of the
Prodigal Son, which is found in the gospel of Luke. It
is a very challenging parable, but most of the parables
are very challenging. A commentator on the parable
of the Prodigal Son writes; “This parable also prompts
us to ask ourselves if we really know God, and if we
are comfortable with the God who loves so lavishly,
forgives so freely and wishes to be reconciled with
every sinner.” Indeed, it’s a powerful question.
Another commentator on this passage asks which of
the two sons we identify with and then goes on to say;
“Whether you are the younger or older son, you have
to realize that you are called to become the father.”
That’s very amazing and also most challenging!
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The reading from Joshua proclaims a constant theme
in the Hebrew scriptures: the journey of the Israelite
people back to God. Time and time again they have a
sense of “homecoming.” This sense of “homecoming”
always urges them on. When they sinned and turned
their backs on their Creator and Redeemer, God did
not relent. Time and time again, God’s mercy brought
them home to healing and forgiveness. For the
Hebrew people, the mercy of God was celebrated
every year on the Feast of Passover. Then, they
remembered the story of their beginnings and praised
the God who never ceased calling them home.
The Seder Supper will be held in the PARISH
CENTER. Please see the flyer for details.
Paul calls the Corinthians to become a new creation.
In other words, he calls them to the continuing
process of transformation that is at the heart of the life
of faith. This new creation that we are called to
transforms the old order of death, sin, and darkness
into a new order, which is filled with life, holiness,
and light. This is all made possible by God who has
reconciled all humanity “in Christ.” Paul has become
an ambassador for Christ of God’s reconciling grace.
His life and mission become a living sign of what God
has done for all people in Christ. Paul proclaims that
all believers are charged with the same mission, to be
living signs of God’s loving mercy and forgiveness.
 PARISH RAFFLE: Our Annual PARISH
RAFFLE chances will be mailed out shortly. Once
again, the grand prize will be $10,000 if all 300
chances are sold. Each chance cost $100. This
annual Parish Raffle is one of our major fund
raisers throughout the year. Please consider
purchasing a chance for 2016. Your support of this
annual fund raiser is very much appreciated.
May the abundant grace and peace of God fill us on
our journey to Easter Sunday! May we truly celebrate
on this Laetare Sunday the coming feast of the
Resurrection!
Peace,
Fr. Steve
 HOSPITALITY SUNDAY will be held on
MARCH 13th, following the Sunday Masses. All are
invited to the PARISH CENTER after Mass for
refreshments and fellowship.

SAVE THE DATES:
Our annual PALM CROSS making event and
the decoration of EASTER BASKETS will take
place on FRIDAY, MARCH 18th, at 7:00 PM in the
PARISH CENTER. Please see the flyer for details.
Our annual SEDER SUPPER will be held on
MONDAY, MARCH 21st. We will begin at 6:30 PM.
There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving for those
graduating from High School on SUNDAY, APRIL
10th, at 11:30 AM. Following Mass there will be a
brunch for the graduates and their families in the
rectory.
Our ANNUAL BRUNCH is quickly coming! The
Brunch will be on SUNDAY, APRIL 17th, at the
PORT WASHINGTON YATCH CLUB. Please call
the PARISH OFFICE at 767-0781 for reservations
or for more information.
Annual Soup Supper
Almost Here!
Friday, March 11th, @ 6:30pm
Come and share scrumptious soups and crackers
in observance of Lent.
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. Meet
new people, break bread, enjoy a guest speaker
from the Department of Veterans Affairs in
Nassau County.
We will be taking up a “Free Will” donation for
Homeless Veterans. A great cause!
We will also be taking up a collection of toiletries.
RSVP to Jane Candido at 883-8032 or email:
[email protected]
Thank you and God Bless You!
March 6th, 2016
Faith Formation

The READING GROUP will not meet in
MARCH. We will meet again on SUNDAY, APRIL
24th, at 3:00 PM in the SACRSITY.

The OLDER CONFIRMATION GROUP will
meet on MONDAY, MARCH 7th, at 7:15 PM in the
PARISH OFFICE.
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Outreach
Parish Social Ministry
FOOD PANTRY – Thank you to all those who
have donated to Our Lady of Fatima Food Pantry.
Please remember to check the expiration
dates on all your donated items.
Toiletries are always welcome! 
CaringHands Corner
GIFTS
Hi Everyone,
Trish and I have been hearing
that Season Two is being enjoyed
more than Season One. Some
positive feedback follows:
a. Some have become more
familiar with the process.
b. The spirituality of Lent is
highlighted.
c. Taking turns going around
with the readings is helping people
to focus.
d. The Gospel readings in Session
Three where 3 people
represented the characters has
been thought provoking.
Session 4 encourages 3 people to
read again.
So . . . as most of us move into
Session Four we encourage you to
keep on keeping on as you
encourage your group to be faithful
to the process.
After Easter we'll plan a gathering to
celebrate "Arise Together in Christ"
Blessings to each of you,
Trish & S. Gerri
Accept the gift of faith from God
and be deeply grateful. We have all
received and used this awesome gift. Many times
we are unaware of just how much our Faith had
sustained us. There are times when we need to be
reminded of the importance of faith in God and the
joy we received from experiencing this faith. Our
sick and Homebound have received the same gift
of faith, but there are times when they are either
too sick or feeble to realize they have it. Others are
filled with so much on their minds. They are
dealing with waiting for surgery, a biopsy, test
results and so much more. The family and
caretakers are going through their own burdens
and conflict trying to be faithful to the one who is
ill. We can sustain them and surround them with
our gift of faith. We can saturate them in prayer so
they can feel that gift of renewed faith. That feeling
of being loved and remembered by us through us.
We send the message of God’s eternal
unconditional love to them. We pray our prayers
asking God to give those patients strength, and
especially the beautiful gift of Faith, Hope and
Love. “Love patiently accepts all things. It always
trusts, always hopes, and always remains strong…and
the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 7 & 13.
Remember to share your gifts and continue to be
faithful to our sick brothers and sisters with your
prayers. Give them the gift of Faith, Hope and
Love.
March 6th, 2016
UN MENSAJE DE
NUESTRO PARROCO
Queridos amigos,
Este fin de semana se celebra el cuarto domingo de
Cuaresma. Este domingo se conoce como el Domingo
de Laetare. Laetare es la primera palabra de la antífona
de entrada que se toma de la traducción latina.
Laetare, traducida en inglés, significa "regocijarse."
Esta palabra establece el tono de anticipación alegre de
la gran fiesta de Pascua. Es un día para regocijarse y
alegrarse porque la gran fiesta de la Pascua es se está
acercando.
El Evangelio de este fin de semana es la hermosa
parábola del hijo pródigo, que se encuentra en el
Evangelio según San Lucas. Es una parábola desafiante,
pero la mayoría de las parábolas nos desafían. Un
comentarista sobre la parábola del hijo pródigo
escribe; "Esta parábola también nos motiva a
preguntarnos si realmente conocemos a Dios, y si
estamos cómodos con el Dios que ama tan ricamente,
perdona tan libremente y desea reconciliarse con
todos los pecadores"? De hecho, esta es una pregunta
muy poderosa. Otro comentarista en este pasaje
pregunta con cuál de los dos hijos nos identificamos y
luego el pasa a decir; "Si usted es el hijo más joven o el
más viejo, usted tiene que darse cuenta de que usted
está llamado a convertirse en el padre." Eso es muy
asombroso y también muy desafiante.
La lectura de Josué proclama un tema constante en las
escrituras hebreas: el viaje de regreso del pueblo de
Israel a Dios. Una y otra vez tienen un sentido de
"vuelta a casa". Este sentido de "vuelta a casa" siempre
les impulsa a seguir. Cuando pecaron y dieron la
espalda a su Creador y Redentor, Dios nunca se rindió.
Una y otra vez, la misericordia de Dios los trajo a casa
a la curación y el perdón. Para el pueblo hebreo, la
misericordia de Dios se celebraba cada año en la fiesta
de la Pascua. En este entonces, se recordaron la
historia de sus inicios y alabaron al Dios que nunca
dejó de llamarlos a casa.
Pablo llama a los corintios para que sean una nueva
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creación. En otras palabras, los llama al proceso
continuo de transformación que está en el corazón de
la vida de fe. Esta nueva creación, a la cual somos
llamados transforma el orden viejo de muerte, pecado
y oscuridad en un orden nuevo lleno de vida, santidad,
y luz. Dios. que ha reconciliado toda la humanidad "en
Cristo", hizo posible todo esto. Pablo se ha hecho por
Cristo su embajador de la gracia de Dios de la
reconciliación. Su vida y la misión se han hecho signo
vivo de lo que Dios ha hecho por todas las personas en
Cristo. Pablo proclama que todos los creyentes son
cargados con la misma misión, para ser signos vivos de
la misericordia y el perdón amoroso de Dios.
Que la gracia y la paz abundantes de Dios nos llenen
en nuestro viaje hasta el domingo de Pascua! Podemos
verdaderamente celebrar en este Laetare la próxima
fiesta de la Resurrección!
Paz,
P. Steve
Landmark Concert
JANE MURPHY would like to invite all
parishioners from Our Lady of Fatima
to her concert.
Landmark on Main Street
Wednesday, March 9th, at 2:00 P.M.
The program will feature a wide
selection of Irish songs as well as other
favorites, and audience sing-along.
Refreshments will follow.
Admission is free.
For more information please visit:
www.landmarkonmainstreet.org/calen
darofevents
Category: "Afternoon T.E.A.”
March 6th, 2016
APOSTOLADO HISPANO
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de
Fátima
Declaración de Misión Parroquial
Arraigados firmemente en nuestra tradición
católica romana, nosotros, la parroquia de
Nuestra Señora de Fátima, somos una
comunidad de creyentes que acoge a todos, cuida
de todos e incluye a todos.
Intentamos dar evidencia del amor de Cristo
para todos en nuestras vidas, en nuestra
comunidad y en todo nuestro mundo.
Nos esforzamos en continuar la misión de
Jesús por medio del culto y por medio de
nuestros programas de educación, espiritualidad
y justicia social y en nuestro compromiso de
corresponsabilidad de la vida parroquial.
Somos una parroquia colaboradora, diversa y
multicultural, dedicada a extenderse a todo el
pueblo, especialmente a los más necesitados.
¡Todos son bienvenidos a esta parroquia!
ASSISTENCIA
PARROQUIAL
Nuestra Despensa de Alimentos: Por favor,
recuerde traer comida con usted a la iglesia
(incluso una lata o dos) o puede dejar una
donación (con la etiqueta “despensa de
alimentos”) en la canasta durante la colecta para
que podamos seguir apoyando la despensa
durante los próximos meses.
Les pedimos que, por favor, revise las fechas
de vencimiento de sus donaciones debido a
que hemos estado recibiendo algunos de estos
elementos expirados.
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Servicios de Cuaresma 2016
ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ
Todos los Viernes de Cuaresma comenzando a
las 7:15 de la noche en español.
CONFESIONES
Los sábados durante la Cuaresma de 4:00 a 4:45
PM (en inglés). Miércoles, 21 de Marzo, las
confesiones se celebrarán de 4:00 PM a 5:00 PM
y de 7:00 PM hasta las 8:00 PM. Un servicio
comunal de Reconciliación se celebrará el
Martes, 22 de Marzo, a las 7:30 PM en la Iglesia.
SEMANA SANTA
Domingo de Ramos – 20 de Marzo
Sábado: 5:00 PM (Misa en inglés) y 7:00 PM
(Misa en español)
Domingo: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM y 11:30 AM.
Jueves Santo – 24 de Marzo
Oración Matutina a las 9:00 AM (en inglés).
Misa bilingüe de la Cena del Señor a las 8:00 PM
Adoración del Sagrado Sacramento hasta las
10:30 PM
Viernes Santo – 25 de Marzo
Oración Matutina a las 9:00 AM
Via Crucis a las 10:00 AM (Adentro de la Iglesia)
Via Crucis a las 12:00 PM (Afuera de la Iglesia)
Liturgia de la Pasión del Señor a las 3:00 PM
(inglés)
Liturgia de la Pasión del Señor a las 7:00 PM
(español)
Sábado Santo – 26 de Marzo
Oración Matutina a las 9:00 AM
Misa de la Vigilia Pascual a las 8:00 PM
Tome nota que el Sábado Santo no hay Misa a las
5:00 PM tampoco a las 7:00 PM
Domingo de Pascua – 27 de Marzo
8:00 AM, 10:00 AM y 11:30 AM
Misa en español a la 1:00 PM
¡El comienzo de los Grandes 50 Días de Pascua!
¡El Señor ha resucitado verdaderamente!
¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya!
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LENTEN CALENDAR 2016
One of the traditional Lenten practices for many Catholics is the praying of the Stations of the Cross on Friday. The “via
crucis” is prayed every Friday in English at 8:30 AM and in Spanish at 7:15 PM. The Stations of the Cross will be prayed
on the following days: March 11th and 18th.
PRAYER FOR PEACE will be prayed today SUNDAY, MARCH 6th, from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the CHURCH. All
are welcome!
The annual PARISH SOUP SUPPER will be held on FRIDAY, March 11th, in the PARISH CENTER. All are welcome!
We get started at 6:30 PM.
The annual making of EASTER BASKETS and PALM CROSSES will take place on FRIDAY, MARCH 18th, at 7:00 PM
in the PARISH CENTER.
The Annual SEDER SUPPER will be held on MONDAY, MARCH 21st, at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center. All are most
welcome!
The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated on the Saturdays of Lent from 4:00 PM until 4:45 PM. (Penance is not celebrated
on Good Friday or Holy Saturday). In addition to the Saturdays, the sacrament of penance will also be celebrated on the
following dates: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16th, 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM; MONDAY, MARCH
21st, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. There will be a COMMUNAL CELEBRATION of the Sacrament of Penance on
TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd, at 7:30 PM. All are welcome to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance during the season of Lent
as we prepare for the Feast of Easter.
March 20th – Palm Sunday
It marks the beginning of Holy Week. It commemorates the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem.
 5:00 PM Mass (Saturday, March 19th) English
 7:00 PM Mass (Saturday, March 19th) Spanish
 8:00 AM Mass (Sunday, March 20th) English
 10:00 AM Mass (Sunday, March 20th) English
 11:30 AM Mass (Sunday, March 20th) English
March 23rd – WEDNESDAY: 7:00 PM Rehearsal for Holy Week
March 24th – Holy Thursday
On Holy Thursday we celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the evening. On this night we have the washing of the
feet to remind us of the call to humble service. Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the most holy week of the liturgical
year. These three days are known as the Sacred Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil). The Holy
Thursday Mass will be bi-lingual.
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9:00 AM: Morning Prayer: The church sets aside different times each day for prayer. It is known as the Prayer of
the Church or Liturgy of the Hours. These times of prayer are meant to remind us of the presence of God
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throughout the day and call us to place oneself in the presence of God. Morning Prayer during the Triduum is
prayed communally. It consists of psalms from the Hebrew Scriptures and readings from the Scriptures as well as
intercessions for the universal church.
8:00 PM: Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Bi-lingual)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10:30 PM
March 25th – Good Friday
Today we remember the Passion and Death of the Lord. The liturgy consists in the Liturgy of the Word (including the
singing of the passion), the veneration of the cross, the intercessory prayers and the distribution of Holy Communion.
Mass is not celebrated on Good Friday. Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence.
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9:00 AM: Morning Prayer
10:00 AM Stations of the cross in the Church
Noon: Outdoor Stations of the Cross
3:00 PM: Liturgy of the Passion and Death of the Lord (English)
7:00 PM: Liturgy of the Passion and Death of the Lord (Spanish)
March 26th – Holy Saturday
On Holy Saturday evening we celebrate the Easter Vigil at 8:00 PM. The vigil includes the lighting of the Easter Fire, the
readings from the Hebrew Scriptures, the singing of the Gloria and the proclamation of the Easter gospel. Following the
gospel the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are celebrated, the baptized renew their baptismal promises
and bless themselves with the Easter Water. The Mass continues as usual and ends with our being sent forth to proclaim
the Resurrection of the Lord.
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9:00 AM: Morning Prayer
8:00 PM: Easter Vigil
March 27th – Easter Sunday
Today we proclaim the Resurrection of the Lord. Today we renew our baptismal promises and rejoice in the gift of God’s
infinite love!
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8:00 AM Mass (English)
10:00 AM Mass (English)
11:30 AM Mass (English)
1:00 PM Mass (Spanish)
The Great 50 Days of the Easter season begins!
The Lord is truly Risen!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
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