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THE R.C. CHURCH OF ST. LEO
Serving Our Community With Faith and Love Since 1903
104-05 Forty Ninth Avenue, Corona, New York 11368
e-mail - [email protected] Website: saintleoparish.org
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JANUARY 18, 2015
Mrs. Maureen Blaine, School Principal
Mr. Conrado Hernández, Dir. of Faith Formation
Mr. Joseph Lisa, Trustee
Mr. Florentino Payano, Trustee
Rev. William M. Hoppe, Pastor
Rev. Carlos Alberto Agudelo, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Diego Villegas, Parochial Vicar
Phone
Fax
RECTORY
718-592-7569
718-271-6726
SCHOOL
718-592-7050
718-592-0787
FAITH FORMATION
718-699-8565
718-271-6726
Mass Schedule in Church:
Rectory Office:
Sunday:
104-05 49 Avenue
Office Hours ~
Monday ~ Friday
9:00 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.
Saturday:
5:30 p.m. English
7:30 p.m. Español
7:00 a.m. Español
8:30 a.m. Italian
10:00 a.m. English
11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Weekdays: 9:00 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Holy Days: 7:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
Español
English ~ Mon.- Sat.
Español ~ Martes
Español ~ Primer Lunes
Español ~ Primer Jueves
English ~ Vigil
English
Español
Saturday / Sunday: 9:00 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.
Secretary / Receptionist: Mrs. Annette Colón
Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Peggy DeRupo
School Office:
Mass Schedule in O. L. of Mt. Carmel Chapel:
104-19 49 Avenue
Administrative Manager: Mrs. Phyllis Lando
Secretary: Mrs. Maritza Corbella
Administrative Assistants:
Ms. Patricia Garnica
Baptism Information/ Información de Bautismo:
Faith Formation Office:
103-56 52 Avenue — Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m.
Parents should register in the rectory. Set up an interview
with a priest. English Baptism by appointment.
Los padres han de registrarse en la Rectoría, Hablar con un
sacerdote con tiempo. (El segundo y el cuarto Sábado)
Reconciliation ~ Reconciliación:
Saturday/Sábado: 12:30 ~ 1:30 p.m. or by appointment.
Christian Marriage / Matrimonio:
Arrangements for marriage must be made with a priest at
the rectory at least nine months prior to wedding date.
To obtain Pre-Cana information, visit www.pre-cana.org
Hable con un sacerdote en la Rectoría, 9 meses antes de la
Boda. Para obtener información de Pre-Cana, visite
www.pre-cana.org
104-19 49 Avenue ~ Second Floor
Secretary: Ms. Miguelina Cruz
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA):
Any adult curious about the Catholic faith or who desires
full communion in the Catholic Church through all or any
of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
should call Conrado Hernández at 718-699-8565.
Rito De Iniciación Cristiana Para Adultos (RICA):
Todo adulto que desea recibir los sacramentos del
Bautismo, Comunión, o Confirmación, por favor llame
a Conrado Hernández: 718-699-8565.
Are you a new parishioner? Please Register at the Rectory.
¿Es usted un nuevo feligrés? Regístrese, por favor, en la Rectoría.
The Church of St. Leo
This Week The Altar Bread
Was Donated In Loving Memory Of:
Edia Messetti
By: Lena Restagno
The Altar Wine was
Donated In Loving Memory Of:
Antonio Marino
By: Donata
The Sanctuary Candle
was Donated in Loving Memory of:
Vivian Keehn, Birthday
By: Niece, Dolores Caggiano
PLEASE PRAY
For the sick of our parish:
(Names can be found on our bulletin board)
For our Service Men and Women, especially:
Lieutenant John Macri
(Please call the Rectory Office to submit names)
For those who entered Eternal Life this week:
May they rest in peace.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tomorrow (Monday), we commemorate the birth of the
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the civil rights leader,
who adopted a non-violent approach to trying to make our
country more just and equal, especially (but not
exclusively) for Black Americans. King was assassinated
on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 39.
Among other achievements, Dr. King was awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Monday is a national
holiday, and our parish office and school will be
closed for the day.
MARCH FOR LIFE
Washington, DC
The annual March for Life (opposing abortion) will take
place this Thursday January 22nd, the 42nd anniversary of
the Supreme Court’s decision (Roe v Wade) legalizing
abortion in our country. The Diocese is sponsoring bus
transportation to and from our nation’s capital. Can you
march? Please contact our office and we will give you
more information. Please pray for an end to abortion in
our country, especially among our Catholic people.
Sunday, Jan. 18, begins a week of prayer for Christian
Unity. The Church invites us to pray and work for the day
when all who call themselves “Christian” will be able to
worship our heavenly Father at the same altar,
celebrating the same sacraments, and professing the
same faith.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
From the Pastor’s Desk –
I begin this weekend’s column with some good news.
The water leaks that developed in Barretta Hall from
pipes connected to our new boiler have been fixed. The
repairs were completed last Monday, so we did not have
to displace any groups that use the hall each week. Other
news: our recent Blood Donation Drive collected 7 units of
Blood from 10 potential donors. It would seem that
Fridays are not good days to run a blood drive. I will
recommend to the NY Blood Center that we return to a
Sunday schedule.
We welcome back Msgr. Edward Wetterer, who is our
celebrant for today’s 11:30 a.m. Mass. Msgr. Wetter is the
recently retired pastor of St. Michael Church (Flushing). I
am grateful for his help, last Sunday and this, as well as
Fr. Governale, while Fr. Villegas is away.
Finally, Bishop DiMarzio accepted my request to stay
on as pastor, and renewed me for a 2nd 6-year term. I am
glad, and I hope you are, too. There is so much work to
do in this part of the Lord’s vineyard. God bless you. –
Fr. Hoppe.
Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns
Prayer Service
The Diocese of Brooklyn is sponsoring a Prayer Service
Celebration, Commemorating the Birthday of Rev. Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, Jan. 19 at 12:00
noon. It will feature as guest speaker the Rev. Alonzo
Cox, and will take place at St. Martin de Porres / Our
Lady of Victory, 583 Throop Ave, Brooklyn (between
MacDonough and Macon Streets). This event is free to
the public, and refreshments will be served. For further
information, contact Elreta Fowler – 718-774-3806.
Mass of Thanksgiving
The Diocese of Brooklyn invites you to celebrate Black
History Month with a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday,
February 8 at 3:00 p.m., celebrated by Most Rev.
Shelton Fabre, Bishop of Louma-Thibadaux, Louisiana.
Our own Bishop Guy Sansaricq, Vicar for Black Catholic
Concerns, will concelebrate. It will take place at the CoCathedral of St. Joseph, 856 Pacific Street, Brooklyn.
This event is also free to the public, and refreshments will
be served. Please dress in your African attire.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday:
Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c;
Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6
Thursday: Heb 7:25 — 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12,
or any of a number of readings for the Day
of Prayer
Friday:
Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19
Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9;
Mk 3:20-21
Sunday:
Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31;
Mk 1:14-20
The Church of St. Leo
Sunday, January 18, 2015
S T. L E O S C H O O L
Celebrating 90 Years of Catholic Education and Service to Corona
e-mail: [email protected]
website: saintleoschool.org
BECAS DISPONIBLES
Hay becas para estudiantes desde los grados de
infancia hasta el octavo grado. Se puede
obtener información de la Oficina escolar.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Students from Grades Pre-K through Eighth
Grade can apply for scholarships. You may obtain
information from the School office.
Virtud Del Mes
Virtue of the Month
Obediencia
Obedience
Ajustarse a los dictados de la autoridad
Compliance with authority, submission
Cada mes nuestros estudiantes participan una
virtud durante todo el mes.
Acompáñelos en esta practica.
Each month our students practice a virtue
throughout the month.
Please join them in this practice.
NUEVA MATRICULA
NEW REGISTRATION
Infantes (nacidos en el 2012) hasta niños de
8vo. grado. Septiembre 2015
Nursery (born in 2012) through Grade 8
September 2015
Reuniones para matrícula e información:
• Jueves, Febrero 5, 12, 26 y marzo 5 9:30 a.m.
• Habrá alguien que habla español. Puede llamar para
una cita al (718) 592-7050.
Favor de venir acompañado:
• Del niño (niña);
• Traer los certificados de nacimiento, bautismo, y
primera comunión (si es aplicable)
• Además de la tarjeta de seguro social del niño (a)
• Expediente de inmunización del niño;
• Prueba de dirección (pueden ser las facturas de
electricidad o gas);
• La tarjeta actual de informe de aprovechamiento del
niño en la escuela y la última al finalizar el año
pasado.
•
Certificado de Confesión del niño/a (si es aplicable)
• El costo para la registración es la siguiente: si se
registra durante los meses de febrero y marzo, la
cuota será $50 por el primer niño y $25 por el
segundo y el tercero o el cuarto será gratuito.
Máximo es $75 por familia. Si espera para registrar
al principio del mes de abrilla cuota de $100 por
niño.
LA DESPENSA DE COMIDA .
La próxima entrega de comida
será el 28 de enero desde la
4 pm hasta la 5 pm. Por favor
traiga algún articulo de alimento
no-perecedero con usted la próxima
vez que venga a misa.
Registration and Information Sessions:
• Se Habla Español
• Thursdays, February 5, 12, 26 and March 5 at
9:30 a.m.
• Call for an Appointment ~ 718-592-7050.
Please bring the following with you:
• The child you are registering;
• Child’s Birth Certificate, (and where applicable)
Baptism and First Communion Certificates
• Child’s Social Security Card;
• Child’s Immunization Record;
• Proof of Address (Gas or Electric bill only);
• Child’s report card from current grade & last year’s
final report card;
• Child’s Standardized Test results (grades 3-8)
• Child’s First Penance Certificate (Grades 3-8, if
Roman Catholic)
• Fee for Registration is as follows: if you register
during the months of February and March, the fee is
$50 for the first child $25 for the second child free for
the third and fourth children, máximum $75 per
family. If you wait to register beginning April 1st, the
fee is $100 per child.
FOOD PANTRY
The next Food Distribution will be
January 28 from 4 pm to 5 pm.
Please bring an ítem
of non-perishable food with you
next time you come to Mass.
The Church of St. Leo
Del Escritorio del Párroco:
Comienzo la columna de esta semana trayéndoles
buenas noticias. Las filtraciones de agua que surgieron
en Barretta Hall (en el sótano de la iglesia), provenientes
de las tuberías que están conectadas a nuestra caldera,
ya están arregladas. Las reparaciones se completaron el
pasado lunes. De esa manera no tuvimos que desplazar
a ninguno de los grupos que utiliza el salón cada
semana. Otra noticia: nuestro intento reciente para
colectar sangre solo logró siete unidades de sangre de
10 donantes potenciales. Parece que los viernes no son
el día correcto para llevar a cabo este tipo de gestiones.
Le recomendaré al Centro de Sangre de Nueva York que
retomemos la costumbre de hacerlo los domingos.
Le damos la bienvenida nuevamente a monseñor Ed
Wetterer, quien estará celebrando hoy nuestra misa de
las 11:30 a.m. El monseñor Wetterer es el párroco
retirado de la iglesia de San Miguel en Flushing. Le
agradezco su asistencia el pasado domingo y éste, así
como también al padre Governale, mientras dure la
ausencia del padre Villegas. El obispo DiMarzio
finalmente aceptó mi pedido de que se me mantuviera
como párroco, y me renovó la estancia por un segundo
período de 6 años. Estoy contento y espero que ustedes
también. Hay tanto trabajo que hacer en esta parcela de
la viña del Señor. Que Dios los bendiga.
--el padre Hoppe.
Clases de inglés en San León
Otra tanda de clases de inglés comenzará el domingo,
1ro. de febrero, de 10:30 a 12:30 del mediodía.
Matricúlese durante estas dos semanas. Las clases son
para principiantes .Para obtener más información puede
llamar a la Oficina de Educación Religiosa, al teléfono
(718) 699-8565.
El próximo encuentro del grupo de parejas Familias
Dadivosas será el 21 de enero a las 7:30 de la noche en
el sótano de la iglesias (Msgr. Barretta). A todas las
parejas de la comunidad están cordialmente invitados
Día del doctor Marin Luther King, hijo
Mañana lunes conmemoramos el nacimiento del doctor
Martin Luther King, el dirigente de derechos civiles que
adoptó un estilo pacífico al tratar de hacer a nuestro país
más justo y equitativo, especialmente pero no
exclusivamente para los afroamericanos. King fue
asesinado el 4 de abril del 1968 en Memphis, Tennessee
a la edad de 39 años. Entre otros logros, al doctor King
se le concedió el Premio Nobel de la Paz en el
1964. Mañana lunes es un feriado nacional, y nuestra
oficina parroquial y colegio estarán cerrados.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH
Sunday, January 18
10:30 a.m. - St. Cecilia Choir ~ Fr. Byrne Room
11:30 a.m. - La Nueva Luz Choir ~ Fr. Byrne Room
Monday, January 19
9:30 a.m. - Miraculous Medal Novena ~ Church
7:30 p.m. - Charismatic Prayer Group ~ Barretta Hall
Tuesday, January 20
12:00 p.m. - Golden Age Club ~ Msgr. Barretta Hall
7:00 p.m. - Faith Formation ~ Auditorium
8:00 p.m. - Cursillistas ~ Msgr. Barretta Hall
Wednesday, January 21
7:30 p.m. - Familias Dadivosas ~ Msgr. Barretta Hall
Thursday, January 22
7:30 p.m. - Charismatic Group ~ Msgr. Barretta Hall
7:30 p.m. - St. Cecilia Choir ~ Auditorium
Friday, January 23
7:30 p.m. - Jornadista Group ~ Msgr. Barretta Hall
Saturday, January 24
9:30 a.m. - Legion of Mary ~ Fr. Byrne Room
6:00 p.m. - Cristo Joven Choir ~ Msgr. Barretta Hall
EL AÑO DE LA VIDA CONSAGRADA
El Papa Francisco ha declarado en la Iglesia Universal el
año 2015 como el Año de la Vida Consagrada. Nosotros
reconocemos y damos gracias por muchos hombres y
mujeres en la Diócesis de Brooklyn quienes han consagrado
sus vidas a Dios y a la Iglesia como Hermanas, Hermanos,
Sacerdotes religiosos, Religiosos seculares y Vírgenes
consagradas. A través de los votos de pobreza, castidad y
obediencia, los miembros de la Vida Consagrada
profundizan sus compromisos bautismales como seguidores
de Cristo por el testimonio que ellos dan en el servicio de
sus muchos ministerios, viviendo en comunidad y estando
disponibles para el Pueblo de Dios.
La Diócesis de Brooklyn ha planeado diferentes eventos
para reconocer y celebrar este año especial. Ustedes
pueden encontrar estos y otros recursos en la siguiente
página web: www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/vocations/yearconsecrated-life.
MISA DE ACCION DE GRACIAS
La Diócesis de Brooklyn le invita a celebrar el Mes de la
Historia Afroamericana con una Misa de Acción de
Gracias el domingo, 8 de febrero, a las 3 de la tarde. La
misa será oficiada por el Reverendísimo Shelton Fabre,
Obispo de Houma-Thibodaux, Luisiana. Nuestro propio
obispo Guy Sansaricq, vicario de asuntos católicos para
afroamericanos, estará concelebrando. Se llevará a cabo
en la catedral de San José, localizada en el 856 de la
calle Pacific en Brooklyn. La entrada también es gratuita
y se servirán refrigerios. Vístanse por favor en sus
atuendos africanos.
The Church of St. Leo
YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE
Pope Francis has declared 2015 as the Year of
Consecrated Life in the Universal Church. We
recognize and give thanks for the many men and women
in the Diocese of Brooklyn who have consecrated their
lives to God and the Church as Sisters, Brothers,
Religious Order Priests, Secular Institutes and
Consecrated Virgins. Through the vows of poverty,
chastity and obedience the members of consecrated life
deepen their baptismal commitment as followers of Jesus
by the witness they give in service to their many
ministries, living in community and being available to the
People of God.
The Diocese of Brooklyn has many events planned to
recognize and celebrate this special year. You can find
these and other resources on the Diocesan website at:
www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/vocations/year-consecratedlife.
PLEASE: silence all cell ‘phones and other electronic
devices when visiting our church to pray / celebrate Mass.
No food or drink is permitted in the church. Please leave
all misalettes and hymn books in church, and return them
to their slots on the back of the benches before you leave.
And please be gentle with the furniture. There is no need
to bang the kneelers down during Mass. Thank you for
keeping our church a place that is worthy of the name
“house of God.”
“When we GIVE we SHARE the Light of Faith”
2014 Annual Catholic Appeal
Diocese of Brooklyn
The Annual Catholic Appeal for 2014 officially ended on
Dec. 31, 2014 (but you can still complete your pledges, if
you have not done so already). The latest report we have
from the Diocesan office (Dec. 19) shows that 256 of us
(9.52% of 2,688 members) made pledges to the Appeal
totaling $46,146.00. We fulfilled our diocesan goal
($36,112.00), and pledged $46,146.00, coming within
$14,854.00 of the goal of $61,000.00 that we set for
ourselves to pay for our new church boiler. As of the
above date, our payments equaled $41,108.90 (about
$20,000 short. There will probably be a final report on the
Appeal totals coming out soon. When it does, you will find
it here in the Bulletin. Thank you to all who contributed to
our success with the Appeal.
Words of Wisdom from… Sacred Scripture –
“Then the king will say…Come, you who are blessed by
my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you…for I
was hungry and you gave me food…” (Matt 25:34-35).
Our parish offers food to those in need through a Food
Pantry. Please remember to bring some non-perishable
food with you when you come for Mass next week. Thank
you. Assuming we have enough food, the next distribution
will be Wednesday, January 28, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
in Msgr. Barretta Hall.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Saturday,January 17
5:30 p.m. - Frank Arnone 1 Anniversary
7:30 p.m. - Acción de gracias por el cumpleaños
de David Calle
Sunday, January 18
7:00 a.m. - María Teresa Bueno y Caridad
Collado
8:30 a.m. - Nicholas De Maria and Aloe Family;
Elisa, Liberta and Umberto Liberta; Ottavio
Codispopi; John Altomare
10:00 a.m. - Parishioners
11:30 a.m. - Emiliano Peralta, 6 aniv.; Agustina
Moreno y Francisco Tiempo; Maria Delia;
Onelbia Valdez, 2 años; Vicente Gordillo 1 Aniv.,
Alegría Chamba, 20 años; Lilia Vélez de Oviedo;
A la Virgen de Guadalupe por la salud de José
Rigoberto Arias; Adrian Aparicio Ranquel; Eterno
Descanso de Milton Chabla y por la familia
Chabla Guamán; Claudio Fernando Patiño;
María Isabel Ramírez
1:00 p.m. - Francisco Díaz 3 Aniversario
Monday, January 19
9:00 a.m. - Purgatorial Society
7:30 p.m. - Carmen Luisa Tamayo
Tuesday, January 20 ~ Sts. Fabian and Sebastian
9:00 a.m. - Inés Cardona, Sonia and
Amparo Gómez
7:30 p.m. - Rafael Ventura
Wednesday, January 21 ~ St. Agnes
8:30 a.m. - Chapel—G-Antonio DiRe e Bambina
DiRe Sucich
9:00 a.m. - Edward Piscarella
7:30 p.m. - En Honor a la Virgen de la Altagracia
Thursday, January 22
9:00 a.m. - Michael De Rupo Anniversary
Friday, January 23 ~ St.Vincent and Marianne Cope
9:00 a.m. - Domenico Sorrentino
Saturday, January 24 ~ St. Francis de Sales
9:00 a.m. - Deceased Priests
High School Information Night
St. Agnes Academic High School Information Night
For 8th grade girls & transfer students
Thursday, January 22, 2015 5pm to 7 pm
13-20 124th Street, College Point, NY 11356
718-353-6276 ext. 11
www.stagneshs.org