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Church of Our Lady of Angels
Rev. Kenneth J. Calder, Retired; in Residence
Rev. Jason N. Espinal, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Richard M. Lewkiewicz, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, VF, Pastor
Deacon Edward S. Gaine
Deacon Charles R. Hurley
Ann O’Brien, Director of Religious Education
Tele: 718-748-6553
Margaret Jones, Pastoral Care Minister
Tele: 718-836-7200 ext. 112
Soraida Puente, Spanish Ministry
Tele: 718-836-7200 ext. 102
Holy Angels Catholic Academy
337 - 74th Street Brooklyn, NY 11209
Mrs. Rosemarie McGoldrick, School Principal
Tele: 718-238-5045
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 
December 6, 2015
PUT ON JOY
Today, Baruch speaks of the splendor that
lies ahead for the city of Jerusalem and for all of
us, regardless of where home is for us. Throw off
strife, he tells us, and put on joy. Like a favorite
old sweatshirt, joy fits, and how warm it keeps
us, even when the winds blow cold.
Paul knows of this joy as he pens his letter to
the Philippians, praying that they may grow in
their ability to discern what is righteous and
good. And Luke speaks to us of John, who was
foretold by Isaiah and who sings a similar
song—“Prepare the way of the Lord,” for
salvation is at hand.
A man ahead of his time, Baruch spent his
days joyfully awaiting a distant glory. On this
Second Sunday of Advent, Paul and John know
that this glory is upon us.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Rectory: 7320 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11209
Telephone: (718) 836-7200 / Fax: 718-238-2466 / Website: www.ourladyofangelsparish.org
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm & Spanish Mass: 6:30pm
Sunday: 7:15, 9:00, 10:30, 12 noon & 5:00 pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday-Friday: 6:45, 8:30, 11:45am / Saturday: 8:30 am
SACRAMENTS:
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 11:00 AM - Noon — 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Thursdays before First Friday & Eves of Holy Days:
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Sacrament of Baptism
Celebrated at 12:30pm – on the Second Saturday of the
month.
And at 1:30pm - on the Fourth Sunday of the month.
Baptismal Preparation
Please contact one of the priests or the deacon to schedule
an appointment.
(Please bring child’s birth certificate to interview.)
Anointing of the Sick
Following the 8:30 AM Mass on First Saturday of each month.
DEVOTIONS
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Weekdays after the 8:30 AM and 11:45 AM Masses
Miraculous Medal Novena
Wednesday after 8:30 AM and 11:45 AM Masses
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Thursday following the 11:45 AM Mass
Benediction at 4:00 PM in Christ the King Chapel
Eucharistic Devotion - First Fridays
Following 11:45 AM Mass — Benediction at 1:10 PM
PARISH SERVICES
Al-A-Non - Meets in the Pine Room on Thursday nights
at 8:00 PM. Please join us.
Our Lady of Angels Human Resources Center &
Food Pantry
Located at 336 - 73rd Street. Telephone number is
718-680-6344. Hours of operation are Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
(Closed for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM).
O.L.A’s Caregiver Support Group
Provides support and resources and meets every 2nd and
4th Wednesday from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM in the St. Joseph
Center. Entrance at 336 - 73rd Street Lower Level.
For more information call 718-680-6344.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Beginners meet every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:45 PM
in the Pine Room. Regular meeting follows at 8 PM.
Our Lady of Angels Leisure Club
The Club meets Thursdays at 12:00 PM in the gym
and is open to all Men & Women 55 and over.
All are Welcome.
SATURDAY, December 5th
8:30 Vinnie Parlato
5:00 Margaret & Flory Sullivan & Family
(Fr. Espinal)
6:30 Irene Velzquez Lugo (Msgr. Noone)
SUNDAY, December 6th
7:15 Kerry O’Loughlin (Msgr. Noone)
9:00 Joseph Orlando (Fr. Espinal)
10:30 Sarah & Marilyn Maguire (Fr. Espinal)
12:00 Lena & Frances D’Amico (Fr. Lewk)
5:00 OLA Parishioners (Fr. Lewk)
MONDAY, December 7th
6:45 Purgatorial Society
8:30 Lorraine Bond
11:45 Rocco Papandrea
TUESDAY, December 8th
6:45 In Memory Pat Turner
8:30 Marjorie Connolly
11:45 Charles Johnston
WEDNESDAY, December 9th
6:45 John Duane
8:30 In Loving Memory of Raimondo Murroni
11:45 Joy Bryk
THURSDAY, December 10th
6:45 Rose Dare 10th Anniversary
8:30 Albert Antaka
11:45 Jean Borgia
FRIDAY, December 11th
6:45 Peter, Rose & Joseph Reilly
8:30 Deceased Members of Perrotta & Ferraro
11:45 Joseph Jachimczuk
SATURDAY, December 12th
8:30 Edna, Edward Farrell & Doreen Salama
5:00 Helen DeSantis (Fr. Espinal)
6:30 Our Lady of Guadalupe (Msgr. Noone)
SUNDAY, December 13th
7:15 Alexander & Mary McCormack (Fr. Espinal)
9:00 Jim Murray (Fr. Lewk)
10:30 Albert & Juliano & Rose Dare (Msgr. Noone)
12:00 Fr. James E. Sullivan (Msgr. Noone)
5:00 James Fitzpatrick (Fr. Lewk)
Dear Parishioners,
Today we welcome the Little Sisters of the Poor who will beg for your donations to assist them in
their work with the elderly.
This Tuesday will be the Solemnity of Mary’s Immaculate Conception which is a Holyday of
Obligation since this privilege of mary is the patronal feast of the Church in our country and also, of our
diocese.
There will be a vigil Mass in English tomorrow, Monday, at 7:00pm, and on Tuesday the Masses will
be the regular schedule at 6:45am, 8:30am and 11:454am with an evening Mass at 7:00pm in Spanish.
All are welcome to jointhe Spanish speaking parishioners on Friday evening for devotions including
the Sacrament of Reconciliation as they prepare for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The evening begins
at 7:00pm and the celebration will take place onSaturday at the 6:30pm Mass followed by a fiesta in the gym.
All are welcome to the Mass and the fiesta.
As many of you saw last Sunday, a beautiful handmade, queen-size quilt made by Madonna Connor is
being raffled off on Sunday, December 20th after the 5:00pm Mass. Chances are available in the church
vestibule for five dollars. This is a fundraiser for the parish.
Next Monday, December 14th, we will join with all the parishes of the New York Archdiocese and
the Diocese of Rockville Centre and our own diocese in offering the Sacrament of Reconciliation from
4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Your parish priests all wish you the blessings of a peaceful, joyful and meditative Advent.
Let’s pray for each other
Msgr. Kevin B. Noone
P.S.
The parish is grateful, also, to Margaret Jones for her donation of the second raffle prize: a gift basket
of pasta and jars of RAO sauce.
November 22, 2015 - $ 10,072
November 23, 2014 - $ 9,747
November 29, 2015 - $ 11,463
November 30, 2014 - $ 11,736
1,310 attended the 6 Masses November 21st and 22nd
1,126 attended the 6 Masses November 28th and 29th
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MESSAGE FROM THE PASTORAL PLANNING COUNCIL
Madonna Connor, PPC member, graciously donated a queen-size quilt made by her.
It is on display in OLA’s vestibule.
Volunteers will be selling $5.00 raffle tickets after masses on the weekends of
November 28th & 29th; December 5th & 6th; December 13th & 14th, and
December 19th & 20th. Proceeds go to Our Lady of Angels.
Drawing will take place on December 20th after the 5:00 pm Mass.
BIBLE DISCUSSION MEETINGS FOR ADULTS
BIBLE DISCUSSION MEETINGS for adults are held every
Monday from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. and from
7:30 to 8:45 P.M. in the Msgr. Cavanaugh Meeting Room.
(enter the school from the Memorial Year).
In the afternoon we will discuss Romans 11:11ff., and a topic
will be salvation for Gentiles and Israelites.
In the evening we will discuss Acts of the Apostles 13:32ff.,
an example of the content of Saint Paul’s preaching. All are
welcome.
The RCIA Meeting - Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. in the
Msgr. Cavanagh Room. Topic: Rite of Acceptance
All are welcome.
The RCIA RITE OF ACCEPTANCE AND
WELCOMING will take place at the 9 am Mass on
Sunday, December 13th.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Night Sessions meets Friday nights
from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on the following dates
November 20th - December 18th
Day Sessions meets Saturday mornings
from 9:30am to 10:30am on the following dates:
November 7th - December 5th
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CHRISTMAS GIVING TREES
We will have the Christmas Giving trees once again.
This is our 18th year. There is an insert in this week’s
bulletin. Please place your gift under one of the trees
no later than Sunday, December 13th. We will sort
through your gifts on Monday evening, December
14th and arrange for them to be delivered to the
recipients in time for Christmas.
PURGATORIAL SOCIETY
Recently Enrolled:
Robert P. Collins Eugene Manning
Roger D. Desmond Richard Doody
Lola Bell
Michael Bodner
Lito Butad
John (cha cha) Ciarcia
Robert Campbell John Breen
John Murphy
Marie Zummo
Mary Gueli
Michael Migliore
Louis J. Kupniewski
May the Souls of the Faithful Departed,
through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen.
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We welcome the newly baptized
into our parish family
Sofia Yaretzi Vasquez-Flores
Ethan Delfino Melchor-Curiel
Dashiell John Curran
Clara Margaret Curran
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A MESSAGE FROM PASTORAL PLANNING
COUNCIL (PPC)
Calling all mothers - Is there any interest in
mothers coming together during the day to meet other
mothers experiencing challenges of raising children
and learning together? If so, please call Madonna
Connor at (718) 748-6512.
Our Lady of Angels Church
Brooklyn, New York
Advent Giving Trees, 2015
Dear Parishioner:
Once again, we will continue our tradition of the Advent Giving Trees to which you have cooperated so very
generously in past years. This will begin on the first weekend of Advent, November 28th/29th, 2015.
Procedure
Two large Christmas trees will be placed before each of our side altars. They will be decorated with paper
“angel” ornaments containing gift suggestions about a needy child or adult. Kindly take one of these
ornaments and read the information on it regarding an individual in need. Purchase a new gift for that person.
Holiday wrap your gift with the ornament attached to it. Please place your gift under one of the trees no later
than Sunday, December 13th, 2015. We will sort your gifts on Monday evening, December 14th, and arrange
for them to be delivered to the recipients in time for Christmas.
This Advent Giving Tree program provides a very special way of sharing our blessings with those less
fortunate. Please be assured that all your gifts will be for very worthy and reputable individuals and agencies.
In recent years, they have acknowledged with much gratitude the remarkable goodness of the people of
Our Lady of Angels.
Thank you for your great kindness in response to this and to all the charitable appeals made of you.
FOR YOUR ADDED INFORMATION:
This year your gifts will be for the following helping causes:
1. Our Lady of Presentation (marked OLP on ornament). Father Edward Mason is the pastor and is very grateful for
any gifts and toys to distribute for the celebration of Christmas and Three Kings. He has indicated that clothing, toys,
and gift certificates to such stores as “Old Navy” “Target” and “Payless Shoes” would be valued deeply.
2. Our Lady of Angels Church (marked OLA on ornament) helps local poor children in our neighborhood to have a
happy Christmas. Clothing, educational toys and gift certificates to “Old Navy” will be much-appreciated.
3. Catholic Charities (marked CC on ornament) which is founded in Catholic social teaching, is to reach out to and
provide assistance to those in need – the poor, sick, young, aged, and disabled. Items such as clothing and diapers for
babies, clothing items for men and women, gift certificates to “Old Navy” are needed and will be greatly appreciated.
4. St. Joseph Senior Housing (marked SJ on ornament). This Catholic Charities sponsored organization employs case
workers who provide Comprehensive medical assistance for senior citizens. All suitable gifts will be appreciated.
Kindly note: After the distribution of your very thoughtful gifts to the above mentioned charities, we often find
we have a surplus of them. Immediately after Christmas, these are distributed to needy families in
and around our parish community.
ATENCION COMUNIDAD HISPANA
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conMsgr. Kevin B. Noone, Padre Jason N. Espinal oconlaSeñ oraSoraida Puente.
Tel:7188367200.Ext.102.
¡ TODOS CORDIALMENTE INVITADOS!
BAUTISMOS EN ESPAÑOL:CharlaBautismal:Dia: 05 de Diciembre 2015. Hora: 1:00 P.M.
Dı́adebautizos:12 de Diciembre, 2015. Hora: 1:45 P.My26 de Diciembre, 2015. Hora: 6:30 P.M.
Para mayor información hable con Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, Padre Jason N. Espinal o la señora
Soraida Puente. Tel: 718 836 7200 Ext. 102.
Requisito: Certi icado de nacimiento del niño
” RECUERDE QUE ES OBLIGACION DE LOS PADRES BAUTIZAR A SUS HIJOS LO ANTES POSIBLE.”
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hablecon:Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, Padre Jason N. EspinalolaSeñ oraSoraida Puente.
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“Los Sacramentos son la Gracia de Dios, no temas acercarte a esa Gracia”
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Jesús dijo: “Donde hay dos o tres reunidos en mi nombre ahí estoy yo en medio de ellos”
AVISOS
*SANTA MISA EL MARTES 08 DE DICIEMBRE, 2015 A LAS 7:00PM EN HONOR A LA INMACULADA
CONCEPCION DE LA VIRGEN MARIA
*FIESTA EN HONOR A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE: El Viernes 11 de Diciembre con Las Mañanitas
que inicia desde las 7:00PM – 10:30PM y Sábado 12 de Diciembre con el Rezo del Santo Rosario
que inicia a las 6:00PM, Santa Misa y luego pasaremos al Gimnasio de la escuela al compartir con
danzas, comidas típicas y música.
*La familia que desee llevar el cuadro de la Imagen de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe pueden
comunicarse con la señoraMAGDALENA VALERIO Tel: 347 455 7804 y las familias que deseen
donar lores pueden comunicarse con la señora ANTONIA VALERIO. TEL: 347 569 3736.
*VISITAS A LOS ENFERMOS: Si tienes algún familiar o amigo enfermo, o conoces a alguien que
desea confesarse o recibir la Santa Comunión. Puedes llamar y dar su información a Msgr. Kevin
B. Noone, Padre Jason N. Espinal o la señora Soraida Puente al número teléfonico:
718 836 7200 Ext. 102.
“Ha resonado una voz en el desierto; Preparen el camino del Señor, hagan rectos sus senderos. Todo valle será
rellenado, toda montaña y colina, rebajada; lo tortuoso se hará derecho, los caminos ásperos serán allanados y
todos los hombres verán la salvación de Dios” Is.40 3-5