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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:
Frank Murphy
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 Cotilleta (516)570-0925
Alicia Kellso (631)219-4552
Parish Trustee:
Ruth Masarik (516)883-4080
Michael Raduazzo (516)883-8869
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.
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Monday, February 9th
8:00 a.m. The People of the Parish
Tuesday, February 10th
8:00 a.m. For the Sick & Homebound
Wednesday, February 11th
8:00 a.m. Howard Peterson
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Like St. Paul in the second reading, the
good steward can say, “I do all that I do
for the sake of the gospel in the hope of
having a share in its blessings.”
Thursday, February 12th
8:00 a.m. Sarah Dimmler & Dan Healy
Friday, February 13th
8:00 a.m. Louis Roussel
Saturday, February 14th
5:00 p.m. Magdalen Plominski
7:00 p.m. James H. Shaw, Jr. III
Sunday, February 15th
8:00 a.m. Christina Chavez
10:00 a.m. Gangialosé Pietro
11:30 a.m. Eugene Farro
Vicky Affrunti, Ryan Armstrong,
Ruth Anne Barret, Bree Bellavita,
Rose Bennett, Michele Bischoff,
Baby: Darian James Bogin, John
Bradley, Virginia Cantino, Raleigh Capozzi, Mary St.
John Clark, Anne Keily-Cohen, Maryann Dishuc,
Michael DiLeo, Kyle Faticone, Charlie Fertitta, Patrick
Finnegan, Kathryn Giulitti, Kathleen Grace, Florence
Gramarossa, Marie Hayes, Michael Katz, Rita
Knizewski, Kathleen Lewis, Pat Lopilato, Rita
Marchese, Angela Mazzella, Norma Mazzeo, Elaina
McLoughin, Dolores Messina, Katherine Mitchelle, Don
Mochwart, Melba Molson , Andy & Ronnie Mosby ,
Charles Murphy, Seraphina O’Brien, Jesse Nesbit, Li
O’Donnell, George O’Krepkie, John Orr, Glenn Petersons,
Gia Pometta, Elaine Poster, Harold Poole, Vivian
Puglisi, Lena Rella, Leonor Sanchez, Nancy Scialpi,
Diana Schmeltzer, Justin Simeon, Jim Simonsen, Amy
Smith, Eileen Smith, Joan Smith, Linda Crum Smith,
Angela Starchich, Annie Tolentino, Carlos Torres,
Margaret Marie Trinko, Carla Vario, Marilyn ZahnVeritzan, Mary Whol, Andrew Wykowski and all who
are homebound or have special needs.
SUNDAY COLLECTION
February 1st: $4,944.00
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
Mass Schedule
February 14th
&
February 15th
Saturday:
Sunday:
5:00 PM ~ Fr. Steve
7:00 PM ~ Misa Hispana
8:00 AM ~ Fr. Steve
10:00 AM ~ Fr. Steve
11:30 AM ~ Fr. Steve
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When is Ash Wednesday?
For Catholics, Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, in which we begin to prepare for the
resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday.
Ash Wednesday always falls 46 days before Easter. This year Ash Wednesday is February 18th.
While Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation, we are encouraged to attend Mass on
this day in order to begin a process of inner conversion and penance.
The ashes which are distributed during Mass are traditionally made by burning the palms that
were blessed and distributed last year on Palm Sunday.
What is the Origin of Imposing Ashes?
In the early Church, Ash Wednesday was the day on which those who had sinned and wished to
be readmitted to the Church would begin their public penance. The pouring of ashes on one's
body and the wearing of sackcloth as signs of penance are mentioned several times in the Old
Testament, for example, in the book of Job, Samuel and Isaiah.
What Does It Signify?
The ashes that we receive are a reminder of our own sinfulness. We recognize that we, like the
palms that have been burned to make the ashes, will someday return to dust. We are reminded
that human life has limits, that it comes to an end, and that we all must die.
Wearing ashes allows us to practice the virtue of humility, to recognize our human limits and
our need for God.
Catholics (over the age of 18 and under the age of 60) are also called to fast on Ash Wednesday,
which means only eating one full meal and two smaller ones during the day. In addition to the
physical fast, we are called to fast from the habits and actions that come between us and God.
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, when we focus on our need to turn away from sin
and back to God with our whole heart, soul and mind.
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Worship
Readings for the Week
Monday, February 9th
 Genesis 1:1-19
 Mark 6:53-56
Tuesday, February 10th
 Genesis 1:30—2:4a
 Mark 7:1-13
Wednesday, February 11th
 Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-17
 Mark 7:14-23
Thursday, February 12th
 Genesis 2:18-25
 Mark 7:24-30
Friday, February 13th
 Genesis 3:1-8
 Mark 7:31-37
Saturday, February 14th ~ St. Valentine’s Day
 Genesis 3:9-24
 Mark 8:1-10
Sunday, February 15th, 2015 ~ SIXTH
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading: Leviticus 13:-1-2, 44-46

In the first reading, we hear about the
Mosaic Law concerning leprosy.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1

Saint Paul exhorts us to be imitators of
Christ, leading others to him by our actions.
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:40-45

The first reading provides the background
for our Gospel in which Jesus heals a leper
who comes to him for help.
The reflection question for this week is:
In the Opening Prayer we pray that God may
protect and defend us “with unfailing care.”
WHERE HAVE I SEEN GOD’S UNFAILING
CARE IN MY LIFE? WITH WHAT DO I
MOST NEED GOD’S PROTECTION TODAY?
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 The LITURGY COMMITTEE will meet on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, at 7:30 PM in the
SACRISTY.

LENT begins on ASH WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 18th. Ashes will be distributed at the
8:00 AM Mass and at three Prayer Services during
the day: Noon, 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM. There will be
a Spanish Mass at 7:00 PM on Ash Wednesday. If
you are not able to be at either of the Masses or
Prayer Services ashes will be available throughout
the day in the church. Please remember that Ash
Wednesday is a day of prayer and abstinence. The
Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. A full
schedule of all our Lenten prayer opportunities is
available in this week’s Focus. Please remember
that during the season of Lent the holy water fonts
are emptied and not filled until Easter Saturday
morning. The Lenten booklets are available this
weekend at the entranceway of the church.
 Father ANDY O’REILLY, C.PP.S. will lead
our Parish Lenten Mission this year. He has a M.
Div. from Weston Jesuit School of Theology,
Cambridge, Massachusetts. He studied at
Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California.
He is a popular preacher with experience as
seminary formation director and nearly 25 years as
pastor of parishes throughout the country. His
theme for our Parish Mission will be THE
COMPASSIONATE LIFE on March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
from 7:30 PM until 8:30 PM. Come and rediscover
how faith enables you to face everyday life with the
strength that comes from the unconditional love of
God.

The SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING
OF THE SICK will be celebrated on SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 22nd, at the 11:30 AM Mass. All are
welcome to celebrate this sacrament of healing and
forgiveness.
 CENTERING PRAYER will be prayed on
SUNDAY, MARCH 1st, at 3:00 PM in the church. All
are welcome to this time of quiet prayer.
 The Sacrament of PENANCE is celebrated
every Saturday from 4:00 PM until 4:45 PM. All are
most welcome to celebrate this sacrament of
healing, forgiveness and peace.
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Administration
 FAITH DIRECT: Please consider helping
Our Lady of Fatima Parish to save some money by
switching to FAITH DIRECT. It makes sure that
your weekly sacrificial support of the parish is here
no matter what the weather is like or if you have to
be away for the weekend. It helps simplify your
giving and also cuts down our use of paper
envelopes. If you want you can give it a try for the
coming six weeks of Lent and see how it works for
you. You can sign up online by going to
www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is NY303. You
can also sign up by mailing an enrollment form
which is available in the parish office.
 The CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL:
Some ask how the funds raised for the Catholic
Ministries Appeal are used. Gifts are used to live
and share our faith, care for God’s people, and
build God’s Kingdom. These are just a few
examples of how the funds raised are put to good
use:
1. $25 may help pay the gas for a Meals-OnWheels van to deliver food for a day.
2. $50 may help pay for teaching materials for
volunteer catechist.
3. $100 may help care for a newborn in the
Catholic Charities Regina Residence.
4. $250 may help subsidize housing for a
developmentally disabled adult.
5. $1,000 may help support the formation of our
seminarians.
Every gift, no matter the size, helps make a
difference. Only you can decide your gift size.
Prayerfully consider an amount that you can afford
to give each month. Pledging allows you to make a
large-sized gift without stretching your monthly
budget. Whatever your gift, your contribution is very
much appreciated.
Our Parish goal for 2015 is $39,600. Please help us
reach our goal for 2015. Extra donation envelopes
can be found at the main entrance to the church or
you can give on line by going to
www.CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org.

The STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE will
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meet on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, at 7:30 PM in
the SACRISTY. The Stewardship Committee would
also like to thank everyone who supported Our
Lady of Fatima Parish by purchasing Super Bowl
Boxes. This event was a huge success and the
support was outstanding.

The Pastoral Council met on Wednesday,
January 21st. Many thanks to Janina Krach for the
years that she served on our Pastoral Council. Her
many gifts and her willingness to share her time
with the Pastoral council are indeed very much
appreciated. Under Old Business we discussed the
upcoming Parish Leadership Community which will
be held in February. We also took some time to
look at the plans for the Catholic Ministries Appeal
which is currently underway throughout the
diocese. Our goal for 2015 is $39,600. Finally,
under Old Business we reviewed our fund raising
efforts for the restoration of the church, the
expansion of our Parish Social Ministry programs
and our hope to acquire more up to date
technology for our Family Faith programs as well
the purchase of new chairs and desks for the
youngsters who are part of our Family Faith
programs. We would also like to have a fund that
would provide for the on-going formation of our
catechists. In the area of On-Going Business we
reviewed where we are with ARISE (a process
developed by RENEW INTERNATIONAL). We
discussed some possibilities for the development of
our Youth Ministry program and Young Adult
Ministry. Finally under On-Going Business we
discussed some ideas for welcoming new
parishioners. Under New Business we looked at the
Lenten schedule for 2015. The Parish Mission for
Lent will be held on March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. This
year we are also scheduled to have our semi
annual celebration of the sacrament of marriage on
April 26th. We spoke about the possibility of having
another Pasta Night in 2016. Our annual Brunch
will be held on May 17th, at the Port Washington
Yacht Club. Finally we spoke about how we might
be able to celebrate our successes and get more
feedback after our different celebrations. Our next
meeting is Wednesday, February 11th, at 7:30 PM
in the RECTORY.
 There will be a meeting of the BUILDINGS
& GROUNDS COMMITTEE on THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 12th, at 7:30 PM in the SACRISTY.
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
Next weekend, February 14th – 15th Fr.
Joseph McLaughlin, SM will speak at all the
Masses asking for your support for the apostolic
work of the Society of the Propagation of the Faith.
Your generosity is very much appreciated.
 The FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, at 7:30 PM in the
SACRISTY.
 The PARISH LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
will meet on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, at
7:30 PM in the PARISH CENTER.
 The COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE will
meet on THURSDAY, MARCH 5th, at 7:00 PM in
the PARISH OFFICE.
Community Life
Dear Friends,
The season of Lent is quickly approaching! Ash
Wednesday will be here one week from this
coming Wednesday. Let us pray throughout
these coming days that the season of Lent will be
blest time for all of us, that through prayer,
fasting, and almsgiving we will all come to a
glorious celebration of Easter on April 5th!
This weekend we continue our readings from the
Sundays in Ordinary Time. The first reading
comes from the Book of Job. It is the book in the
Hebrew Scriptures that deals with the question,
the mystery of suffering in our world. We all
know the story of Job. He is that righteous and
upstanding man, a man of virtue who finds
himself caught up in one calamity after another.
In the midst of it all Job still trusts in the Lord
his God. Job proclaims: “I know that my
Redeemer lives” and again: “My footsteps have
followed close in God’s…I have walked his way
without swerving.” I remember reading many
years ago a few words that have stayed with me
since I read them: “Joy is not the absence of
pain, rather joy is the presence of God!”
Somehow we are called to find the presence of
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God in all the many different circumstances of
life.
Jesus in the gospel proclaims the healing power
of God both in word and deed. Jesus manifests
the healing power of God in a new way. Jesus
reaches out to Peter’s mother-in-law and healed
her, even helping her up. He spends the evening
healing all who come to him. He then goes off to
pray, but on the next day he continues his
mission of alleviating the suffering of others.
Later in the gospel of Mark, he will give a new
meaning to suffering through his suffering and
death.
Suffering for the sake of others; death endured
by a just one for the purpose of redeeming the
unjust; in this we find a profound and almost
inscrutable mystery. It is a mystery into which
those who follow Jesus must let themselves be
led. Suffering is never an end in itself. Through
our confession of faith, in the midst of suffering
and mystery, we, like Job in the Hebrew
Scriptures, will be able to proclaim that our
Redeemer lives. Through our truthful confession
of faith, through the inevitable suffering that
shapes our lives we find both meaning and
purpose in the redemptive action of Jesus.
Sometimes the immensity of suffering can indeed
overwhelm us! Paul is compelled to preach the
gospel. In the midst of everything he will
continue to proclaim the gospel message. The
Gospel must speak to the here and now as well as
of the world to come. We must be concerned
with the advancement of humanity, justice and
liberation, as well as with the future
participation of all humankind in the reign of
God. In the everyday process of evangelization
you and I will meet many Jobs and many ailing
mother-in-laws. Human suffering and
unspeakable horrors are everywhere, and must
be addressed. We are called to be the disciples
who, like Dorothy Day and Mother Theresa, see
in the poor and suffering the presence of the
Risen Christ and minister to them with the
conviction of our faith and hearts filled with
compassion.
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As the season of Lent draws so near let us pray
that we might truly find in these coming forty
days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving a way to
conversion, a way to proclaim both to ourselves
and to others that our Redeemer truly lives by
living the Gospel message through a life of loving
and humble service in the midst of suffering and
pain. May each of us throughout the coming
weeks of Lent bring to ourselves and others the
presence of our compassionate and ever present
God.
Peace,
Fr. Steve
 MARDI GRAS will be held on TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 17th, in the PARISH CENTER starting
at 6:00 PM. Ashes will be distributed after the
festival in the CHURCH. Please see the flyer for
more details.
 HOSPITALITY SUNDAY will be held on
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, after all the Masses.
All are welcome!
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Fatima, St. Aloysius, and St. Peter’s Parishes). In a
little more than two years there have been two
Youth Ministers. Veronica Ticas moved on to a
ministry at Sacred Heart High School after St.
Ignatius Retreat House was closed and her ministry
there was ended. She ministered to our three
parishes as part of her ministry at the retreat house.
Meaghan came after Veronica and after a year or
so she moved to another position other than Youth
Ministry which offered her a better salary than our
parish could afford. The other factor is that the
response on the part of our teens was
disappointing. In a time when cost is an important
factor in determining where resources are spent we
are challenged to invest our resources where they
will reap abundant fruit. The question is a complex
one. Please keep these questions in your prayers
throughout the year.
Outreach
Parish Social Ministry
FOOD PANTRY – Thank you to all those who
have donated to Our Lady of Fatima Food Pantry.
Faith Formation

The READING GROUP will meet on
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, at 3:00 PM. The book
for February is EAGER TO LOVE: THE
ALTERNATIVE WAY OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
by Richard Rohr. All are very welcome. We meet in
the SACRISTY from 3:00 PM until 4:30 PM.
 Chances for Irish Night: This weekend
Sister Gerri & Sister Kathy along with a few
parishioners will be selling chances for the benefit
of our Senior Dominican Sisters of Amityville after
all the Masses. You will be a winner whether you
win the raffle or not because our Senior Sisters will
be praying for you in gratitude for your generosity.
Sister Gerri and Sister Kathy will do the same.
Thank you for your support!
 YOUTH MINISTRY UPDATE: A new year
has begun and we are still in conversation about
how best to create a Youth Ministry that will serve
the needs of our three parishes (Our Lady of
Please remember to check the expiration
dates on all your donated items.
Toiletries are always welcome! 
Thank You Notes – Our families wrote thank
you notes to the parish for the gift cards they
received this Christmas. Those notes are
displayed at the entrance of the church. Please
take a moment to read them.
CaringHands
Corner
During this last week we
have removed names from
our sick list. We are happy
to tell you some of our
people recovered or are in
remission. Our prayers have helped them
journey through their illnesses. We have been
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told they could not have done it without us. We
offered prayers asking God to help, strengthen,
guide, protect, comfort, hold, and love them.
Illness is difficult for anyone and we help ease
their pain as they struggle through some pretty
rough roads.
Our thoughts, cards, and prayers tell them we
care and are concerned not just occasionally but
every day. By our actions their families know
how important their loved ones are to us. They
are not just a name week after week in the Focus,
but are real live people asking for our prayers.
We will be here for you if you need us.
The CaringHands Prayer Chain is in need of more
people to pray as you see; when one name comes
off our list two more go on the list. Follow the
directions below to join the group today. We
need you. Our CaringHands ministry is a parish
ministry. All cards are made by six women but
the cards are signed by Our Lady of Fatima
Parish Family.
Call Marge Walsh: (516)767-2936 or email:
[email protected]
“PRAY WITHOUT CEASING”.
1 Thessalonians 5:16
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UN MENSAJE DE
NUESTRO PARROCO
Queridos amigos,
La temporada de Cuaresma se acerca rápidamente.
Miércoles de Ceniza llegará una semana después
del próximo miércoles. Oremos durante estos días
venideros que la temporada de Cuaresma sea
momento bendito para todos nosotros, que a través
de oración, ayuno y la limosna lleguemos todos a
una celebración gloriosa de la Pascua el 5 de abril.
Este fin de semana continuamos las lecturas de los
domingos del Tiempo Ordinario. La primera lectura
está tomada del libro de Job. Este es el libro en las
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escrituras hebreas que se ocupa de la cuestión, el
misterio, del sufrimiento en nuestro mundo. Todos
conocemos la historia de Job. Él es ese hombre
justo y honrado, un hombre moral que se encuentra
atrapado en una calamidad tras otra. En el medio de
todo esto Job todavía confía en el Señor su Dios.
Proclama Job: " Bien sé yo que mi Defensor vive"
y, después: "Mis pies han pisado sus huellas, he
seguido su camino sin desviarme". Recuerdo haber
leído hace muchos años algunas palabras que se han
quedado conmigo desde que yo las leí : "La alegría
no es la ausencia de dolor, más bien la alegría es la
presencia de Dios" De alguna manera, somos
llamados a buscar la presencia de Dios en todas las
diversas circunstancias de la vida.
En el evangelio Jesús proclama el poder sanador de
Dios en palabra y obra. Jesús manifiesta el poder
sanador de Dios de una manera nueva. Jesús se
acerca a la suegra de Pedro y la sana, aún
ayudándola a levantarse. Él pasa la noche sanando a
todos que se acercan a él. Después, él se va a rezar,
pero al día siguiente, continúa su misión de aliviar
el sufrimiento de los demás. Más tarde, en el
evangelio de Marcos, él dará un nuevo significado
al sufrimiento a través de su sufrimiento y muerte.
Sufrimiento por el bien de los demás; muerte de un
justo para redimir a los injustos; he aquí que nos
encontramos con un misterio profundo y casi
inescrutable. Es un misterio en el cual los
seguidores de Jesús deben dejarse estar guiados. El
sufrimiento nunca es un fin razonable en sí mismo.
A través de nuestra confesión de fe, en medio del
sufrimiento y misterio, como Job en las escrituras
hebreas, podremos proclamar que nuestro Redentor
vive. A través de nuestra confesión sincera de la fe,
a través del sufrimiento inevitable que da forma a
nuestras vidas, encontramos significado y finalidad
en la acción redentora de Jesús.
Mientras la Cuaresma se acerca oremos para que
podamos verdaderamente encontrar, en estos
próximos cuarenta días de oración, ayuno y la
limosna, un camino de conversión, una manera de
proclamar, tanto a nosotros mismos como a los
demás, que nuestro Redentor verdaderamente vive
el mensaje a través de una vida de servicio amoroso
y humilde en medio del sufrimiento y dolor. Que
cada uno de nosotros durante las próximas semanas
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de la Cuaresma lleve para nosotros mismos y los
demás la presencia de nuestro Dios compasivo y
siempre presente.
Paz,
Padre Steve
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 de, especialmente a los más
necesitados.
¡Todos son bienvenidos a esta parroquia!
ASSISTENCIA PARROQUIAL
SEMANALES – Por favor, continúen
ayudándonos y hagan un esfuerzo de traer al
menos una lata de comida cuando vengan a la
Misa. Harían una gran diferencia para nuestra
despensa. Necesitamos tuna, salsa para
espagueti, cereal, aceite, frijoles, lentejas,
garbanzos, macarrones con queso, frutas y
vegetales enlatados, arroz, mantequilla de aní,
jugo. Mil gracias por su apoyo tan grande.
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Servicios de Cuaresma 2015
Miércoles de Cenizas – 18 de Febrero
Las cenizas serán distribuidas después de la misa de
las 8 de la mañana, y durante los servicios al
Mediodía, a las 4 de la tarde y también a las 6:45 de la
noche y durante la Misa en español a las 7:00 de la
noche.
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). Jueves, 26 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 31 de Marzo a las 7:30 PM en la Iglesia
SEMANA SANTA
Domingo de Ramos – 29 de Marzo
Sábado: 5:00 PM (en Inglés) y 7:00 PM (en Español)
Domingo: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM y 11:30 AM.
Jueves Santo – 2 de Abril
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 – 3 de Abril
Oración Matutina a las 9:00 AM
Vía-Crucis a las 10:00 AM (Adentro de la Iglesia)
Vía-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 – 4 de Abril
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 – 5 de Abril
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!
February 8, 2015
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Nuestro Carnaval de Mardi Gras será
el Martes, 17 de Febrero, comenzando a las
6:00 PM. Por favor, vea el folleto en el boletín
de esta semana para más información.
Living Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards
in our parish who set time aside with the
Sunday Readings throughout the week so
as to be better prepared to hear the Word
of God and act on it.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meet for closed a step meeting every Sunday
starting at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center.
Welcome to Life…
SAVE THE DATE
APRIL 26th, 2015 at the 11:30
Mass
ANNIVERSARY MASS AT OUR LADY OF
FATIMA
COME AND
SHARE SOME
SOUP WITH
JESUS!
Our 8th Annual Soup
Supper is on March 13th!
Please join us at the
Center at 6:30 p.m.
Come share scrumptious soups & crackers
in observance of Lent.
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors.
Meet new people, break bread, share your
faith.
We will have a guest speaker.
Collection of toiletries
for those less
fortunate*.
"Free will offering" to be
donated to homeless
veterans.
Please R.S.V.P. to Jane
Candido @ 883-8032 or
email:
[email protected]
*You can drop off
toiletries before the
supper at the rectory or
just bring them to the
supper.
God Bless You and
Thank You!
February 8, 2015
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LENTEN CALENDAR 2015
Our annual PARISH MARDI GRAS will be held on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, starting at 6:30 PM in the PARISH
CENTER. All members of the parish are welcome to our annual Mardi Gras to mark the beginning of the Lenten
Season. There will be music, sandwiches, desserts and activities for the children. There will be face masks; a King
and Queen will be selected for our carnival; there will be great company along with good conversation. After the
Mardi Gras all are invited to a Prayer Service in the Church to mark the start of the Lenten Season when we enter
40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The Prayer Service will start at 7:45 PM.
ASH WEDNESDAY is on FEBRUARY 18th. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40 days of Lent. Throughout
these days the Holy Water fonts will be emptied to remind us that this is a season of being in the wilderness as we
prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter. Lenten prayer guides will be available to help us pray throughout
these 40 days. Please take a booklet home with you. Daily Mass during Lent is celebrated Monday through Friday at
8 :00 AM. If you are not able to make one of the scheduled times for the distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday
because of your schedule, ashes will be available throughout the day in the church. Ash Wednesday is a day of fast
and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. The Mass and Prayer Services on Ash Wednesday will
be at the following times:
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8:00 AM – Mass (English)
Noon – Prayer Service
4:00 PM – Prayer Service
6:30 PM – Prayer Service
7:00 PM – Spanish Mass (Misa Hispana)
Our LENTEN PARISH MISSION will be led by Fr. Andy O’Reilly, C.PP.S. The theme for 2015 is: THE
COMPASSIONATE LIFE. The Mission will be held on MONDAY, MARCH 2nd, TUESDAY, MARCH 3rd, &
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th, from 7:30 PM until 8:30 PM. All are most welcome! On Monday evening the theme will
be: “Living with God’s Compassionate and Unconditional Love.” On Tuesday evening the theme will be “Living with
the Challenges and Pain of Life.” On Wednesday the theme for the evening will be “Living with the People of God.”
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:
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February 20th & 27th
March 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th
This year we will have a HOLY HOUR on the THURSDAYS of Lent (February 19th, 26th, & March 5th, 12th, 19th,
and 26th) from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM. All are most welcome!
The READING GROUP will meet on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, and MARCH 22nd, from 3:00 PM until 4:30 PM in
the SACRISTY.
The annual PARISH SOUP SUPPER will be held on FRIDAY, MARCH 13th, at 6:30 PM in the PARISH CENTER. All
are welcome!
The annual SEDER SUPPER will be held on MONDAY, MARCH 30th. The Seder Supper will be held in the PARISH
CENTER and will begin at 6:30 PM.
The Sacrament of PENANCE is celebrated on the Saturdays of Lent from 4:00 PM until 4:45 PM. In addition to these
days, the sacrament of penance will also be celebrated on THURSDAY, MARCH 26th, from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM
and again from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Penance will also be celebrated on MONDAY, MARCH 30th, from 4:00 PM
until 6:00 PM . There will be a COMMUNAL CELEBRATION of the sacrament of penance on TUESDAY, MARCH
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31st, at 7:30 PM. All are most welcome to celebrate the sacrament of penance during the season of Lent as we
prepare for the feast of Easter.
On FRIDAY, MARCH 27th, we will hold our annual making of Palm Crosses and Easter Baskets event at 6:30 PM
in the Parish Center. All are welcome!
PALM SUNDAY is MARCH 29th. It marks the beginning of Holy Week. It commemorates the entrance of Jesus into
Jerusalem.
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5:00 PM Mass (Saturday, March 28th) English & 7:00 PM (Saturday, March 28th) Spanish
8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM Mass (Sunday, March 29th) English
There will be a Rehearsal for Holy Week on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1st, starting at 7:00 PM.
On HOLY THURSDAY (April 2nd) 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 days 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 bilingual.
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Morning Prayer starting at 9:00 AM – 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 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 (Bilingual)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10:30 PM.
GOOD FRIDAY (April 3rd) we remember the Passion and Death of the Lord. The liturgy consists of 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 in English
7:00 PM – Liturgy of the Passion and Death of the Lord in Spanish
HOLY SATURDAY (April 4th) 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
Easter Sunday (April 5th) 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, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM Mass in English & 1:00 PM Mass in Spanish
The Great 50 Days of the Easter Season begins! The Lord is truly Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Mardi Gras
Our MARDI GRAS will be
on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17st, from
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in our Parish
Center. We will have: Food, music,
face painting, colorful beads, mask
and we will have a “KING AND QUEEN.” Wear a
colorful outfit or a costume. We will have a joyful and
happy time. The cost will be $8 for each Adult and $6
for each Child. Please make all your checks payable to
Our Lady of Fatima or you can pay in Cash in the
Rectory of the Parish.
All are most welcome!
After our MARDI GRAS there will be a PRAYER
SERVICE in the church to mark the beginning of the
Lenten season. Ashes will be distributed during the
Prayer Service.
If you plan on coming to the MARDI GRAS, please call the
Parish Office: (516)767-0781or return
the following form by FEBRUARY 11th
Name__________________________
Number of People
Mardi Gras - CARNAVAL
Nuestro MARDI GRAS CARNAVAL será el MARTES,
17 de FEBRERO, comenzando a las
6:00 PM hasta las 8:00 PM en el
Centro Parroquial. Tendremos
Comida, Música, Pintura para la
cara, Collares de Colores, Máscaras y un “REY y una
REINA.” Ven con traje de colores brillantes o use un
disfraz. Bailaremos, cantaremos, gozaremos y
tendremos un tiempo maravilloso. El costo es de $8
dólares por Adulto y $6 por cada niño/a. Puede pagar
en cheque haciendo su pago a Our Lady Fátima Parish o
puede pasar por la rectoría y pagar en efectivo.
“¡TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS!”
Después del MARDI GRAS habrá un SERVICIO COMUNAL en
la iglesia para comenzar la CUARESMA. Las cenizas serán
distribuidas durante el SERVICIO.
Si usted planea venir al MARDI GRAS, por
favor llamé a la Oficina Parroquial (516)
767-0781 y deje la forma indicada abajo, a
más tardar el 11 de Febrero.
Nombre__________________________
Número de personas
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4:00 PM Faith Formation
7:00 PM Faith Formation
4:00 PM Faith Formation
7:00 PM Faith Formation
7:15 PM Choir Rehearsal
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7:30 PM Leadership Meeting
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7:00 PM ESL Class Clases de Ingles
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
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7:00 PM ESL Class Clases de Ingles
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
19
4:30 PM Young Musicians &
Cantor
7:00 PM ESL Class Clases de Ingles
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
12
7:00 PM ESL Class Clases de Ingles
7:00 PM Communication
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
Thursday
February 1 - 9:30 AM Rehearsal for Family Mass
February 1 - 11:00 AM Rehearsal for Choir
February 18 - Ash Wednesday: Ashes will be distributed throughout the day in the
Church if you are not available to attend any of the scheduled service.
Notes:
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8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
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Daylight Saving
Ash Wednesday
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
12:00 PM Prayer Service
4:00 PM Prayer Service
6:30 PM Prayer Service
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7:00 PM Pastoral Council
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
11
5:00 PM Pastoral Staff
7:00 PM Confirmation
7:00 PM Misa Hispana
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
4
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
Wednesday
6:30 PM Bi-Lingual Musician Practica Coro de Fátima
6:00 PM Mardi Gras
Office Closed
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
1
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
10:00 AM Mass (SJP)
11:30 AM Anointing of Sick &
Mass (SJP)
3:00 PM Reading Group
7:00 PM Alcoholic Anonymous
22
Hospitality Sunday
7:00 PM Alcoholic Anonymous
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
10:00 AM Mass (SJP)
11:00 AM Choir Rehearsal
11:30 AM Choir & Mass (SJP)
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Presidents' Day
16
7:00 PM Alcoholic Anonymous
Mission Appeal Weekend
4:00 PM Faith Formation
7:00 PM Faith Formation
7:30 PM Liturgy Committee
4:00 PM Faith Formation
7:00 PM Faith Formation
7:15 PM Choir Rehearsal
10
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
9
4:00 PM Faith Formation
7:00 PM Faith Formation
7:30 PM Stewardship
4:00 PM Faith Formation
7:00 PM Faith Formation
7:00 PM Older Confirmation
3
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
Groundhog Day
Tuesday
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
2
Monday
February 2015
Our Lady of Fatima Calendar
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
10:00 AM Mass (SJP)
11:30 AM Mass (SJP)
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8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
10:00 AM Family Mass (SJP)
11:00 AM Family Time @ Center
11:30 AM Choir & Mass (SJP)
3:00 PM Centering Prayer
7:00 PM Alcoholic Anonymous
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7:00 PM Vía Crucis
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
8:30 AM Stations of the Cross
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7:00 PM Vía Crucis
8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
8:30 AM Stations of the Cross
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8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
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8:00 AM Mass (SJP)
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Valentines Day
Mission Begins
Parish Lent
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4:00 PM Penance (SJP)
5:00 PM Mass (SJP)
7:00 PM Misa Hispana
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4:00 PM Penance (SJP)
5:00 PM Mass (SJP)
7:00 PM Misa Hispana
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4:00 PM Penance (SJP)
5:00 PM Mass (SJP)
7:00 PM Misa Hispana
Mission Appeal Weekend
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4:00 PM Penance (SJP)
5:00 PM Mass (SJP)
7:00 PM Misa Hispana
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