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HRINE CHURCH OF SAINT GERARD MAJELLA
188-16 91st Avenue, Hollis, NY 11423 Phone: 718-468-6565 Fax: 718-468-3136 [email protected]
Website: stgerardshrine.org Shrine Church of St. Gerard Majella or #SGMHOLLIS on Facebook and see Youtube
PASTORAL TEAM: REV. JOSEPHJUDE C. GANNON PASTOR – Ext. 25
REV. JOSEPH THARACKAL
In Residence – Ext. 13
MR. GUILLERMO D. GOMEZ
Permanent Deacon – Ext. 35
MR. LAURENCE O. MCMASTER
Permanent Deacon – Ext. 15
MRS. CARMEN MACCHIO
Director of Religious Education – Ext. 22
MRS. ANNE SMITH-THOMPSON Director of Music Ministry – Ext. 28
MR. GILBERT RODRIGUEZ
Youth Ministry Coordinator—Ext 26
MRS. LUCY GUZMAN
Administrative Assistant— Ext. 27
MRS. GRACE M.M. BRUNKEN
Business Office — Ext. 10
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 9 am to 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am to 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am to 4 pm
Thursday 9 am to 6 pm
Friday 9 am to 2 pm & 4:30pm to 8pm
Saturday 9 am to 12 pm
No office hours on Sunday!
Please call the office in advance to arrange appointments to speak
with a priest or deacon or to make sure the office is open.
December 6, 2015
Second Sunday of Advent
Tuesday, December 8 is
the Feast of the
Immaculate
Conception of Mary
It is a Holy Day
of Obligation
and Masses are at 9 am & 8 pm.
Please welcome Bishop Sanchez
next Sunday December 13 at the
MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY: for needy Parishioners.
11:30 am Mass for the Blessing and
HOURS: Tuesday 1 to 4 pm only! To register: bring photo ID & proof you
Opening of the Doors of our
live in 11423 zip code if you are not a registered parishioner.
Church for the Year of Mercy!
MASSES:
Monday thru Saturday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
9:00 am
5:00 pm – Fulfills Sunday Obligation
8:15 am & 11:30 am in English
9:45 am in Spanish
Holy Day Masses:
As Announced
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE:
Saturday:
4:00 to 4:45 pm
And by Appointment at other times by calling ext 25
DEVOTIONS all are welcome:
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Monday 9:20 am
St. Gerard Majella Novena:
Wednesday 9:20 am
Adoration: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am
Wednesdays’ adoration sponsored by the Jesus & Mary Haitian Prayer Group
First Fridays 9:30 am to 8 pm September to June
Last Sunday of the month at 7 pm in Spanish
Please pray for the sick of the parish
Please remember our deceased family & friends.
May the souls of the faithful departed through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Urgent calls at any time of day or night. We ask that arrangements for the reception of Holy Communion
for Shut-Ins be made by calling the office during business hours.
HOSPITAL: Please inform us of any parishioner who has been admitted to a Hospital or Nursing Home.
NEW MEMBERS: Please register by filling out the form found on the back inside cover of this bulletin or by calling the Office.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Classes for our children Sundays at 10:00 am, from the end of September to end of May. They must
attend the 11:30 am Mass with their parents and family. To register your child, please contact Mrs. Macchio at Ext 22.
R.C.I.A.: Rite of Christian Initiation – Adults interested in becoming Catholic or who need to receive the sacraments of First
Communion and /or Confirmation please contact Deacon Laurence Mc Master at Ext. 15.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements can be made by calling the office during office hours and leaving a message for one of
the deacons. In English: Instructions are given on the SECOND & THIRD Sunday of the month beginning with the 11:30 am Mass
followed by instructions at 12:30 pm. Please register at least 8 weeks before the Baptism by setting up an interview appointment
with Deacon Laurence McMaster E 15 by calling the office. Baptism is generally on the fourth Sunday of the month.
En español: Cada dos meses el tercer domingo. Se requiere que los padres que desean bautizar a sus hijos vengan a la misa y
asistan a clases previas de preparación. Para más información deben hablar con el Diácono Guillermo D. Gómez a Ext. 35.
MARRIAGES: Church Wedding arrangements should be made before Reception plans are finalized so that the date will be available
at the Church. Please make arrangements at least six months to a year before the proposed date.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Stand on the
heights, Jerusalem; see your children
rejoicing that they are remembered
by God. A merciful and just God
leads Israel in joy (Baruch 5:1-9).
Psalm — The Lord has done great
things for us; we are filled with joy
(Psalm 126).
Second Reading — May your love increase in knowledge
to discern what is valuable that you may be blameless for
the day of Christ (Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11).
Gospel — John proclaims a baptism of repentance for
the forgiveness of sins. All flesh shall see the salvation of
God (Luke 3:1-6). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for
A Message from our Pastor
As we continue in Advent, a season of waiting
and joyful preparation for Jesus to come into our
lives in a renewed way at Christmas. We are also
in the final preparation for the Year of Mercy. The Year of
Mercy begins this December 8th, the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception, which is a Holy Day of Obligation.
We will have Bishop Sanchez here on December 13 at the
11:30 Mass to open up our “Holy Door”. As I mentioned in
an earlier bulletin, we have been named as a Jubilee Church
of Mercy for the Year of Mercy. Thus we will have a “Holy
Door” for the year in which pilgrims will be welcomed into
our church and receive the Mercy of God in the
Sacraments. We are planning a wide range of activities
through the year that we have published in a special
calendar of events, see future bulletins, Facebook page, and
Website of the parish. I ask each of you to use this week to
prayerfully prepare to be ministers and witnesses of Mercy
as we host this powerful year of prayer for our neighbors
and friends. Below you can find some websites where
information can be used and shared about the year. God
bless Fr Gannon
www.Dioceseofbrooklyn.org (Diocese of Brooklyn Website)
www.stgerardshrine.org (Our Parish Website)
www.im.va (Official Year of Mercy Website of the Vatican)
Please Donate to Our Monthly Food Pantry
Collection: December 21 & 22
We are in need of non perishable items,
such as: canned Fruit, small bags of Rice,
Peanut Butter, & Cereals. Bless you & Thank you!
Generations of Faith:
Pledged
$611,000
Payments made so far $106,000
Please continue to pay your pledges in a timely manner.
Please make your checks or money orders out to:
Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens
and stamp and mail directly with the statement from the
diocese in their return envelope. Do not send cash in the
mail.
Reminder In order to have your payments count for
the 2015 Tax Year, you need to make your payment
by December 15 so that it can be processed in this
year. A pledge is not a payment. Thank you for your
pledge. However, only actual payments made toward the pledge can be applied to your 2015 taxes.
Religious Education Classes at 10 am
on Sundays. New registrations bring
forms to 1st floor classrooms on a Sunday. Thank you,
Father Gannon and Mrs Macchio
DECEMBER Sanctuary Lamps,
Altar Breads and Wine
donated by Cecile and Louis Francois
In Memory of Alcindor Numa and
Luce & Carmeus Francois
and the Deceased Members of their Families
Please select an ornament from the
tree in church or select items to donate
from the next 2 pages to bring back by
next Sunday December 13!
Jubilee Year of Mercy
This Tuesday, the Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception, Pope Francis will open the “Holy
Door” in Saint Peter’s Basilica, symbolically
opening the Jubilee Year of Mercy. In today’s
scriptures, Baruch confidently anticipates God’s
healing of the brokenness of humanity, and Paul sees God
bringing our discernment, knowledge, and love to fulfillment.
Our experience of life and of ourselves can make such
prophecies seem wildly optimistic, even hopelessly naïve. Pope
Francis challenges us to live this Jubilee Year as a graced time,
when God’s mercy reawakens our enthusiasm to live our
baptismal call as gospel people, our hope renewed and
ourselves recommitted to selfless charity. Notice that in Luke’s
Gospel today, God bypasses the religious elite and politically
powerful to speak to a humble believer in the barren desert the
saving word that will transform history. So God’s mercy
continues to accomplish humanity’s salvation in and through
ordinary, flawed, and least likely instruments—even us. —Peter
Thanks to the parishioners and
student’s of the church of St. Aidan in
Williston Park for their continued
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donations of food to our pantry.
And thank you to Ms Jones & the 11th grade Chem class of Cambria Heights academy for their kind food
donations to our Pantry. Bless you & Thanks
Please choose an ornament from our Christmas Giving Tree
Please indicate which charity you want your item to go to by placing the
ornament tag on the NEW UNWRAPPED item with the charities’ name or
initials on it. And, return the items on or before December 13th.
If you wish to make additional donations please choose from the lists on this page and the following
page. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Knights of Columbus Hospital Toy Drive 2015
Toy distribution for children ages 1 month to 16
Infant to toddler:
Board games
Baby clothes
Decks of cards
Bibs
Activities books
Toys for infants
Coloring books
Rattles
Crossword and puzzle books
Soft toys in original packing Crayons
Rag dolls
Color pencils
Card games like UNO
Color pens or markers
Decks of cards
Art kits
Sticker books
Dolls:
Disney
Lalaloopsy
Barbie
Monster High
Doll Clothes
Baby Dolls
Trucks: tonka or any brand
Cars: any brand
match box cars
hot wheels cars
radio or remote control cars
other items:
Dress up items for girls
Craft kits
Action figures
teenage girls:
make up sets
nail polish sets
hair items
jewelry
teen boys:
Team sports t shirts
PLEASE NO TOYS WITH GUNS OR KNIVES - NO OBJECTS THAT FLY AROUND THE ROOM
Bridge to Life Christmas Wish List 2015
Infant and toddler clothes:
6 months
9 month
toddlers 2T and 3T
Infant and toddler snow suits
1 year. 2T and 3T
baby:
Diapers,
baby wipes
lotions
soaps
Baby bottles
gently used and new: Infant Car seats
Moms:
Women’s jackets
Women’s sweaters
Maternity clothes
Gift certificates: Babies are Us, Target, Toys are Us, Carter’s and Children’s Place
Catholic Charities Christmas Wish List 2015
Toy distribution for children ages 1 to 17
Sports balls:
Building sets:
footballs
Legos,
basketballs
Lincoln logs
soccer balls
baseballs and mitts
Educational toys:
Fisher Price
Little Tikes
V tech
Melissa & Doug
Leapfrog
Toys Popular with Kids:
Frozen
Disney
Disney princesses
Minions
Shopkins
Spiderman
other Super Heroes
any toy Trucks
any Dolls
anything Dinosaur
PLEASE NO TOYS WITH GUNS OR KNIVES
Gift Cards: Target, Walmart, The Gap, Best Buy, Barnes and Nobel, Old Navy, Amazon
Please choose an ornament from our Christmas Giving Tree
Please indicate which charity you want your item to go to by placing the
ornament tag on the NEW UNWRAPPED item with the charities’ name or
initials on it. And, return the items on or before December 13th.
If you wish to make additional donations please choose from the lists on this page
or the preceding page. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Hour Children Christmas Giving Tree 2015
Moms
Gift Cards
Robes/Slippers (L & XL)
Perfumes/lotions/Make-up Animal
Watches
Jewelry
Wallets
Handbags
Gloves/Hats
Young Children (Infant to 3 years)
Clothing – Infant to 3 years
Fisher Price Toys
Toys – Farm & Zoo
Bath Toys
Melissa and Doug Toys
Stuffed animals
V- tech educational toys
Musical Toys
Houses
Twin sheets, pillow cases
Twin blankets
Twin Comforter Sets
Bath towels & cloths
Pillows
Teens - Boys & Girls
Gift cards: to Movies, Target
Gamestop, Visa. etc
Watches
Sports equipment
Jewelry
PJ’S
Hats and gloves
Favorite Games
Othello
Monopoly
Clue
Trouble
Pictionary
Scrabble
Books
Life
Apple to Apples
Risk
Ticket to Ride
Boys & Girls ages 4 - 12
jackets, sweaters
Dolls and Doll strollers
Barbie Toys
Trucks, Trains, & Cars
Building blocks
Zubes
Playstix
Legos
Ninja Turtles
Hello Kitty Accessories
Easy Bake Oven
Musical Instruments
Scooters
Arts & Crafts - large pads,
Drawing/painting materials
Books and Puzzles
Doctor Set
Remote control cars
Roller Skates
PJ’S and robes and slippers
Christmas Luncheon with Santa
At 1pm in the Hall on December 13, 2015
Nativity pageant in church, followed by lunch, presentation of gifts to Santa for one of the 4
charities, dessert in the hall, caroling, & lighting the big tree outside the rectory.
Cost: Adults and Children 13 and Up - $10 each
Children under 12 - bring an item from the lists on this or the
previous page or from the ornaments on the Giving Tree in Church.
Santa will bring the item (s) to one of the charities of the child’s choice.
Capacity is limited to 100 seats. Tickets will be on sale after the masses on the weekends
and from the office during office hours weekdays.
When purchasing tickets we need to know
the age(s) and gender of the children 12 & under
All tickets must be purchased prior to the event!!!
Sorry no additions after December 6.
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.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
By now, trees are
beginning to appear in living rooms throughout the parish. To
a complete outsider to our culture, it must seem an odd thing
indeed. The “roots” of this custom are in liturgical drama:
religious plays performed in the churches and town squares of
medieval Europe. The favorite theme for this time of year was
the “Paradise Play,” a dramatic history of the human race from
the Garden of Eden to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The
language and music varied from place to place, but one feature
was always in place: a great tree decorated with apples. As a
prop, it provided lots of material for the actors: the
temptation, shelter for the manger, and a reminder of the
wood of the cross. Soon people began to bring “paradise
trees” into their homes, decorating them with gifts and lighted
candles.
Many Germans give credit to Martin Luther for
transforming the “Paradise Tree” into the evergreen Christmas
tree. Walking home on a starry Advent night, he was so awed
by the beauty of the night that he hauled a pine tree inside
and decorated it with lighted candles. Americans were
holdouts. It took until 1856 for the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts to decriminalize Christmas decorations, the old
Puritan dislikes falling before the waves of Irish and German
immigrants with traditions firmly in hand! —Rev. James Field, Copyright ©
J. S. Paluch Co.
FORGIVENESS God forgives like a mother who kisses the
offense into everlasting forgiveness.—Henry Ward Beecher
A BUSY MOTHER Only after the Last Judgment will Mary
get any rest; from now until then, she is much too busy
with her children. —St. John Vianney
Mark your calendar. . . December 13
after the 11:30 am Mass we will have our
Nativity pageant, Christmas Santa
Luncheon, Caroling & Tree Lighting
Ceremony. Tickets on sale after the Masses
You can remember a loved one by using
your Christmas Flower Memorial Envelope
to make a donation towards Christmas
flowers for the altar and church. Extra
flower envelopes are on the tables.
COMUNIDAD HISPANA
6 de diciembre de 2015
Segundo Domingo de Adviento
Lecturas para el 13 de diciembre de 2015
Primera lectura — Sofonías 3:14-18a
Salmo — Isaías 12
Segunda lectura — Filipenses 4:4-7
Evangelio—Lucas 3:10-18
VÍSTETE DE GOZO Hoy Baruc nos habla del esplendor que se
acerca para la ciudad de Jerusalén y para todos nosotros, sea
donde fuere nuestro hogar. Despójate de conflictos, nos dice, y
vístete de gozo. Como una vieja cobija favorita, el gozo nos
queda a la medida, y qué bien nos mantiene calientes, por muy
frío que sople el viento.
Pablo sabe de ese gozo cuando escribe su carta a los
filipenses, orando para que crezcan en su habilidad de
discernir lo que es bueno y justo. Y Lucas nos habla de Juan, el
que fue anunciado por Isaías y que canta una canción parecida:
“Preparen el camino del Señor” pues la salvación está al llegar.
Hombre adelantado a su época, Baruc se pasó la vida
alegremente esperando una gloria lejana. En este segundo
Domingo de Adviento, Pablo y Juan saben que
esta gloria se acerca. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Año Jubilar de la Misericordia
Este martes es la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción, y
será el día en que el Papa Francisco abra la “Puerta Santa” en la
Basílica de San Pedro, simbólicamente abriendo el Año Jubilar
de la Misericordia. En las Escritura de hoy, Baruc
confiadamente anticipa la sanación que Dios hace de la
desesperanza de la humanidad y Pablo ve a Dios llevar a su
cumplimiento nuestro discernimiento, conocimiento y amor.
Desde nuestra experiencia de vida y de nosotros podemos hacer
que esas profecías parezcan muy optimistas aunque irremediablemente ingenuas. El Papa Francisco nos desafía a vivir este
Año Jubilar como un tiempo de gracia cuando la misericordia
de Dios despierte nuestro entusiasmo para vivir nuestra llamada
bautismal como personas del Evangelio, nuestra esperanza
renovada y nosotros vueltos a comprometer a una caridad
desinteresada. Observen que en el Evangelio de Lucas, Dios
pasa de largo a los líderes religiosos y políticos para en su lugar
hablar en el desierto estéril con un creyente humilde la palabra
salvadora que transformará la historia. Así que la misericordia
de Dios continua realizando la salvación de la humanidad en y
por medio de instrumentos ordinarios e imperfectos, ¡aún
nosotros mismos! —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
FLORES PARA EL ALTAR:
Ud. puede contribuir con una donación para las flores de
la Navidad usando el sobre que dice:
Christmas Flower Memorial Envelope. Si
necesita más sobres, los mismos están en las
mesas que están a la entrada de la iglesia.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE En 1726, Juan de la Cruz
(1542-1591) fue canonizado por el Papa Benito XIII. Nació en la
región de Castilla en España, este doctor de la Iglesia junto con
Teresa de Ávila fue reformador de la Orden Carmelita. Muchas
órdenes religiosas del siglo XV sufrieron grandes decadencias.
Por eso mientras los Protestantes se separaban de la Iglesia,
los religiosos descalzos, recoletos y observantes buscaban
reformar órdenes religiosas, como la Orden de la
Bienaventurada Virgen María del Monte Carmelo, uniéndose
siempre más a la Iglesia Romana.
Para los reformadores católicos quedarse en la Iglesia no fue
fácil, ¡sin embargo se quedaron! Aunque sus reformas fueron
apoyadas por los Papas, muchos de ellos como Juan de la Cruz
tuvieron que aguantar muchas oposiciones y persecuciones
para lograr sus reformas. Estas reformas ardían con el deseo
de amar bien a Cristo Jesús y a su cuerpo que es la Iglesia.
En sus poesías, Juan de la Cruz muestra la fuerza de esta
llama de amor vivo a pesar de la oscuridad de la noche que no
lo deja encontrar al amante (Dios).
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
MENSAJE DE NUESTRO PÁRROCO
Continuamos el Adviento, un tiempo de
espera y gozosa preparación para la llegada
de Jesús a nuestra vida de una manera renovada en la
Navidad. Estamos también en los últimos preparativos
para el Año de la Misericordia, que empieza el 8 de
diciembre, la fiesta de la Inmaculada Concepción, una
fiesta de obligación. El obispo Sanchez estará con
nosotros celebrando la misa de 11:30 el 13 de diciembre,
para abrir nuestra “Puerta Santa”. Como mencioné en un
boletín anterior, hemos sido nombrados como una
Iglesia de Misericordia para el Año de la Misericordia.
Por eso tenemos una “Puerta Santa” para el año en el
que los peregrinos serán bienvenidos a nuestra iglesia y
recibirán la Misericordia de Dios en los sacramentos.
Estamos planeando varias actividades a través del año,
actividades que serán publicadas en un calendario
especial de eventos, en el boletín, en facebook y en la
página de internet de la parroquia. Pido a cada uno de
ustedes usar esta semana para prepararse en oración
para ser ministros y testigos de Misericordia, al ser
anfitriones para nuestros vecinos y amigos de este
poderoso año de oración. Abajo verán algunas páginas
en internet donde encontrarán información que pueden
usar y compartir durante el año. Que Dios les bendiga.
Padre Gannon.
PERDÓN Dios perdona como la madre que besa la
ofensa en un perdón sin fin. —Henry Ward Beecher
UNA MADRE OCUPADA María podrá descansar
solamente después del juicio final; desde ahora y
hasta ese momento, está muy ocupada con sus
hijos. — San Juan Vianney
Generaciones de Fe:
Promesas
Pagos recibidos
$611,000
106,000
Por favor continúe haciendo sus pagos a
tiempo. Por favor haga el cheques o Money Order
a Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens
y envíelo directamente a la diócesis, juntamente con el
estado de cuenta, en el sobre que le llega y con la debida
estampilla de correo. No envíe efectivo por correo.
Recordatorio para los contribuyentes a Generations of
Faith: Para que su pago del mes de diciembre se incluya
en su cuenta para los impuestos de este año 2015, debe
hacerlo antes del 15 de diciembre, de modo que haya
tiempo para procesarlo.
Una promesa no es un pago. Para que su(s) pago(s) sea
(n) incluido(s) en los impuestos de este año 2015,
necesita haber hecho por lo menos un pago durante el
año.
Las clases de Educación Religiosa
Por favor inscriba cada niño que asista a la escuela
pública. Los formularios están en las mesas, en la
parte de atrás de la iglesia. Por favor llene el
formulario y llévelo a la casa parroquial. Gracias.
Padre Gannon y Señora Macchio
COLECTA LOS NECESITADOS
19 y 20 de diciembre
NO OLVIDE NUESTRA DISPENSA “Hoy
por ti, mañana por mí” Traiga su
contribución de alimentos que no
necesiten refrigeración y cuya fecha de
expiración no esté vencida. Puede
traer arroz, salsa de tomate, todo tipo de
comida enlatada. Que el Señor le colme de
bendiciones por su generosidad.
SI DESEA BAUTIZAR UN NIÑO,
Ud. debe hacer lo siguiente: traer el
certificado de nacimiento del niño, y
hablar con el diácono Guillermo
Gómez para la entrevista inicial. Tenga
en cuenta que los bautismos se celebran el
domingo, día del Señor, ya sea en la misa de las 9:45
am o las 2 pm. Padres y padrinos deben asistir a
tres reuniones.
Parish Meetings at
St. Gerard Majella Parish
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: 2nd & 4thTues. – 8pm ST. JOSEPH
CONF. RM. RECTORY—December 8 after the Mass & Dec 22
CHOIR REHEARSALS: CHURCH Saturdays—6 pm Spanish
Wednesdays—7 pm English - SPEAK TO ANN TO JOIN CHOIR!!!
FAMILY OF CHRIST PRAYER GROUP Fridays at 8 pm BVM
CONF. RM. RECTORY All are Welcome! Contact Ofelia or
Margie for schedule and to join.
JESUS ESTA VIVO PRAYER GROUP Fridays at 8 pm in CHURCH
JESUS & MARY PRAYER GROUP Wednesdays after 9 am Mass
YOUTH NIGHT 8 to 12 grade - every Friday 7:30 pm in Rectory
St. Joseph’s conference room, PLEASE JOIN US!
SPANISH LEGION OF MARY — contact Hilda Cortes for details.
FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION: please bring NON PERISHABLE
FOOD to church or office during the week!!!
The 9 am Mass on the First Saturday of the month is for those
enrolled in the PURGATORIAL SOCIETY. To enroll a loved one
for a year, fill out the form below & enclose $10 donation.
Saint Gerard Majella Parish seeks to provide a festive gathering for
all people, of every race and color. A Table at which the lonely find
company, the hungry savor rich food and fine wine and strangers
enjoy warm family ties. Our prayer is that we may draw our new
neighbors from other lands into a loving community and that our
Eucharistic table may prefigure our oneness with the Father, Son
and Holy Spirit.
St. Gerard Majella is the patron saint of expectant mothers
and couples trying to conceive, as well as the protector of mothers
and children, born and unborn and the wrongly accused.
Please complete the lower part of this form and drop it in the
collection basket or return it to the office.
PRINT CLEARLY!
DATE:_____________
NAME:___________________________________________________
ADDRESS:___________________________________ Apt # ________
CITY & ZIP________________________________________________
PHONE(S): (
)__________________ (
)___________________
E-mail___________________________________________________
_____ New Registration
_____ Change of address
_____ Moving out of Parish _____ Want 2015 donation envelopes
_____ Request St. Gerard Novena prayers for: ________________
_____ Enroll in Purgatorial Society: _________________________
_____ Enclosed please find $10 per person enrolled / send card to
___ me FOR:______________________________________
_____ I know some one in the parish that is physically, mentally,
visually or hearing impaired. Please have the Disability Advocate
Ms. Celestine contact me at the phone number listed above.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK:
SATURDAY, December 5:
9:00 AM – All the souls in the PURGATORIAL SOCIETY
5:00 PM – † Daria Algenio Silva
SUNDAY, December 6:
8:15 AM – Intentions of the Loria & Loveres Families
9:45 AM – † Miguel Suriel; † Maria Jaramillo & Maria
Dolores Araque; People of the Parish
11:30 AM – Thanksgiving to St. Joseph
MONDAY, December 7:
9:00 AM – † Eugenia D. Rudmann
TUESDAY, December 8: Immaculate Conception of Mary
9:00 AM – In honor Mary, The Immaculate Conception
8:00 PM - People of the Parish
WEDNESDAY, December 9: ST. JUAN DIEGO
9:00 AM – Intentions of Msgr. Eugene A. Feldhaus
THURSDAY, December 10:
9:00 AM – Thanksgiving to St. Gerard Majella
FRIDAY, December 11:
9:00 AM – Intentions of the Ricafrente Family
SATURDAY, December 12: Our lady of Guadalupe
9:00 AM – Our Lady of Guadalupe
5:00 PM – Intentions of Rose Fontana
SUNDAY, December 13:
8:15 AM – Our Lady of Fatima
9:45 AM – † Adolfo, Mariana and Elvis Tejada;
† Timoteo and Maria Barriuso; † Florinda Abreu, Emilio
& Emiliano Vargas; Our Lady of Guadalupe; People of
the Parish
11:30 AM – † Pacita Manlapig
Please use the parking lot on 91 Ave. at
all times on the weekends and especially
on the Holidays. Thank you!
YOUTH NIGHT - GRADES 8 TO 12
MEETS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7:30 TO 9 PM
IN THE RECTORY: ST. JOSEPH CONF. RM.
4 INFO CALL: GILBERT RODRIGUEZ AT EXT 26
INCOME & EXPENSES FOR THE WEEK ENDING
November 22: November 29:
First Collection
$1,750 $1,816
Second Collection
$ _438 $__943
Total Collection
2,143 $2,759
Average Cost per week
(8,425) (8,425)
Income (Deficit) for the week
(6,282) (5,666)
Human Development $643Thanksgiving food Pantry$804 thanks