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Fatima Focus
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Community
6 Cottonwood Road - Manorhaven, New York 11050
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Parish Mission Statement
Firmly rooted in our Roman Catholic tradition,
we, the Parish of Our Lady of Fatima are a
welcoming, caring and inclusive community of
believers. We seek to bear witness to Christ’s love
for all in our lives, in our community and in our
world.
We strive to continue the mission of Jesus through
worship and in our educational, spiritual and
social justice programs and in our commitment to
stewardship.
We are a collaborative, diverse, multi-cultural
parish dedicated to reaching out to all God’s
people, especially those in need.
All are welcome in this parish.
Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Sundays
Weekdays
Sat.: 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM (Spanish)
Mon. - Fri: 8:00 AM
Sun.: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM (Family Liturgy),
Holydays
11:30 A.M.
Eve: 7:30 PM - Day: 8:00 AM
Rectory Office: Mon. - Fri.: 9 AM - 12 Noon & 1 - 5 PM;
Sat.: 9AM - 5PM Sun.: 9 AM - 1PM
Rectory Phone: 767-0781
Rectory Fax: 767-2981
Religious Education: 944-8322
Convent: 883-1762
Parish Outreach: 883-3903
(See page 2 for further Parish information.)
Parish Staff
Parish Ministries
Reverend Steven J. Peterson, Pastor
Sister Gerri O’Neill, O.P. Director Faith Formation
Sister Kathy Somerville, O.P. Director Parish
Social Ministry
Arthur Candido, Deacon
Helen Mochwart, Music Director
Barbara Minerva, Business Manager
Altar Servers:
Deacon Arthur Candido (516)883-8032
Altar Server Schedule:
Jane Candido (516)883-8032
Baptism Preparation:
Rev. Steven Peterson (516)767-0781
Bereavement:
Yvonne Calabrese (516)883-4817
Building & Grounds:
Christopher Bollerman (516)767-0781
Communication to the Sick:
Deacon Arthur Candido (516)883-8032
CaringHands Prayer Chain:
Marge Walsh (516)767-2936
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion:
Leonor Sanchez (516)708-1202
Faith Formation Board:
Dan Trunk (516)883-3329
Finance Council:
Leonel Galvez, (516)883-1666
Gardening:
S. Kathy Somerville, O.P. (516)883-3903
Barbara Minerva (516)883-7652
Lectors:
Moderator: S. Kathy Somerville, O.P.
Schedule: Jane Candido (516)883-8032
Liturgy & Spirituality:
Rev. Steven Peterson (516)767-0781
Music:
Helen Mochwart (516)883-4415
Offering Counters:
Helen Raduazzo (516)883-8869
Pastoral Council:
Agatha Cotilletta (516)570-0925
Alicia McGrath (516)754-9692
Parish Trustee:
Mike Barry (516)883-5950
Maria Carpinelli (516)767-1822
Small Faith Communities:
Sister Gerri O’Neill, O.P. (516)944-8322
Ushers:
Michael Raduazzo (516)883-8869
Websites:
Janina Krach (516)883-8444
Parish Website: www.ourladyoffatimapw.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ourladyoffatimapw
Blog: ourladyoffatimapw.wordpress.com
Office Personnel
Rectory Secretaries:
Jose Machuca
Leonor Sanchez
Faith Formation Secretary:
Patricia Devine
Sacraments
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00 – 4:45pm or by
Appointment
Baptism: Please contact the rectory four to six
weeks in advance for information and
appointment.
Marriage: Those planning a wedding should
contact the rectory at least 6 months in advance
(516)767-0781.
Anointing of the Sick: Every 4th Sunday of the
Month (11:30am Mass)
Devotions
Our Lady of Fatima Novena: Mondays following
the 8:00am Mass.
Rosary: After Daily Mass
Apostolado Hispano
Misa en Español: Los Sábados a las 7:00pm.
Bautizos: El 4 Sábado del mes durante la misa
en español. Los padres deben llamar a la
rectoría, (516)767-0781, al menos dos meses
antes.
Confesiones: Llamar y hacer cita (516)767-0781
Matrimonio: Parejas deben llamar a la rectoría,
(516)767-0781, al menos 6 meses antes de la
fecha del la boda.
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BULLETIN REFLECTION
Monday, March 21st
8:00 a.m. Sara Dimmler
Tuesday, March 22nd
8:00 a.m. The People of the Parish
Wednesday, March 23rd
8:00 a.m. The Smith Family
Thursday, March 24th ~ Holy Thursday
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
8:00 p.m. The People of the Parish (Bilingual Mass)
Friday, March 25th ~ Good Friday
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
10:00 a.m. Indoor Stations of the Cross (English)
12:00 p.m. Outdoor Stations of the Cross (English)
3:00 p.m. Celebration of the Passion of the Lord (English)
7:00 p.m. Celebración de la Pasión del Señor (Español)
Saturday, March 26th ~ Holy Saturday
9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil – Easter Novena
Sunday, March 27th ~ Easter Sunday
8:00 a.m. Easter Novena
10:00 a.m. Easter Novena
11:30 a.m. Easter Novena
1:00 p.m. Novena Pascual (Misa en Español)
The reflection question for this week is:
Jesus did not grasp at glory but
emptied himself in service.
FOR WHOM CAN I EMPTY MYSELF
IN SERVICE TODAY?
In the gospel story of the first Palm
Sunday we hear the owners of the ass
had only to be told, “The Master has need
of it,” to give the animal gladly. Do I give
as readily to the Lord’s work?
SUNDAY COLLECTION
March 13th: $3,285.00
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
Your prayers are requested for: Rick Atkinson,
Ryan Armstrong, Bree Bellavita, John Bellini, Rose
Bennett, Michele Bischoff, Virginia Cantino, Anthony
Carpinelli, Mary St. John Clark, Baby: Maya Contreras,
Charlie Crum, Gerri De Feo, Michael DiLeo, Judy
Falco, Kyle Faticone, Patrick Finnegan, Rose Galli,
Kathryn Giulitti, Florence Gramarossa, Kevin Ives,
Josie Johnson, Rylia Laber, Kathleen Lewis, Rita
Marchese, Norma Mazzeo, Baby: Joseph Michael
McCroarw, Catherine McEneaney, Michael & Matthew
McEnaney, Barbara McEroy, Elaina McLoughin, Don
Mochwart, Charles Murphy, Vincet Mutarelli, Mary
Nagle, Carol Nesbit, Jesse Nesbit, George O’Krepkie,
Seraphina O’Brien, Terry Olivo, Dean Peterson, Glenn
Petersons, Theresa Pontillo, Harold Poole, Emily
Radice, Ana Romero, Diana Schmeltzer, Jim
Simonsen, Eileen Smith, Angela Starchich, Frank
Tiberia, Annie Tolentino, Jim Tomlison, Carlos
Torres, Margaret Marie Trinko, Carla Vario, Sonny
Vietri, Darlene Vignec, Mary Whol, Andrew
Wykowski and all who are homebound or have
special needs.
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Liturgy Corner
Holy week this year begins Sunday, March 20th, with Palm Sunday. On Palm Sunday, the Church celebrates
Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem to accomplish his paschal mystery. Each of the Sunday liturgies memorializes
this event. Red vestments are worn and the Passion is read on this day.
The Easter triduum begins with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, reaches its high point in the Easter
Vigil, and closes with evening prayer on Easter Sunday; The Easter triduum of the passion and resurrection of
Christ is the culmination of the entire liturgical year. Morning Prayer is celebrated each morning of the
triduum.
Holy Thursday (Jesus celebrates the last Supper in which he gives us his body and blood)
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The tabernacle is empty, sufficient bread is consecrated at this liturgy for the communion of the
clergy and people for Thursday and Friday; the altar is moderately decorated with flowers in
keeping with the day.
The Gloria is heard for the first time since the beginning of Lent; the organ and other instruments
are used moderately to support the singing assembly.
The Washing of the Feet takes place at this liturgy reminding us that we are to serve one another
as Jesus came to serve all people; the traditional number is 12 but there is no exact requirement
the people chosen should reflect a cross section of the parish.
After communion a ciborium with hosts for Good Friday is carried in procession to an altar of
reposition.
After the celebration, the altar is stripped in private, holy water fonts are emptied; the faithful
adore the Blessed Sacrament.
Good Friday (Entrusting his life to the Father, Jesus bore our infirmities and obedient unto death, won
for us eternal salvation)
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Good Friday and Holy Saturday until the Easter Vigil the paschal fast is observed, everywhere to
honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus.
The celebration of the Lord’s Passion begins at 3:00 PM; the intercessions and the chants before
the veneration are chanted.
The Passion on this day will be sung.
After the celebration the altar is stripped; the cross remains with two lighted candles.
Easter Vigil (The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone)
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This celebration takes place at night and is in four parts – Blessing of the Fire and Preparation of
the Candle; Liturgy of the Word; Baptismal Liturgy and Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Nine readings are assigned to the Easter Vigil.
Those who receive Communion at the Vigil may also receive at another Mass on Easter Day.
These days do not celebrate what once happened to Jesus, but what is now happening among us as people called
to conversion, gathered in faith, and gifted with the Holy Spirit in holiness.
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Worship
Readings for the Week
Monday, March 21st
 Isaiah 42: 1-7
 John 12: 1-11
Tuesday, March 22nd
 Isaiah 49: 1-6
 John 13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday, March 23rd
 Isaiah 50:4-9a
 Matthew 26:14-25
Thursday, March 24th ~ Holy Thursday
 Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
 John 13:1-15
Friday, March 25th ~ Good Friday
 Isaiah 52:13—53:12
 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
 John 18: 1—19:42
Saturday, March 26th ~ Holy Saturday –
Easter Vigil
Sunday, March 27th, 2016
EASTER SUNDAY - THE
RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43
 In the first reading, Peter preaches about
the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 or
1 Corinthians 5:6b-8
 The second reading encourages believers of
Christ to think of what is above, not what is
on earth.
Gospel Reading: John 20:1-9
 In the Gospel, Mary Magdalen, Peter and
the beloved disciple witness the empty tomb.
Peter is confused, but the beloved disciple
sees the empty tomb and believes.
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“In judging our salvation or definitive damnation,
God will not be guided by cultic criteria, when and
how we prayed, not by doctrinal criteria, what truths
we believe in. God will be guided by ethical criteria:
what we did for others. The eternal destiny of
human beings will be measured by how much or
little solidarity we have displayed with the hungry,
the thirsty, the naked, and the oppressed. In the
end we will be judged in terms of love.’
By Leonardo Boff
“It is the proper function of the liturgy to ‘make’ the
church preparation and to reveal her as fulfillment.
Every day, every week, every year it is thus
transformed and made into this double reality, into
a correlation between the ‘already’ and the ‘not yet.’
We could not have prepared ourselves for the
kingdom of God which is ‘yet to come,’ if the
kingdom were not ‘already’ given to us. We could
never have made the end the object of love, hope,
and desire if it were not revealed to us as a glorious
and radiant beginning. We could never have prayed
‘Thy kingdom come!’ if we did not have a taste of
that kingdom already communicated to us. If the
liturgy of the church would not have been
‘fulfillment,’ our life could never have become
‘preparation.’ Thus this double rhythm of
preparation and fulfillment, far from being
accidental, constitutes the very essence of the
liturgical life of the church, the liturgy not only in its
totality, but also in each of its component parts,
each season, each service, each sacrament. What
would Pasch be without the white quiet of the Holy
and Blessed Sabbath? The solemn darkness of
Good Friday without the long Lenten preparation?
Yet, is not the sadness of Lent made into a ‘bright
sadness’ the light which comes to it from the Pasch
it prepares?”
By Alexander Schmemann
“Having completed the forty days that bring profit to
our souls, we beseech thee in thy love for us: Grant
us also to behold thy passion.”
By Byzantine Vespers
 The SACRAMENT OF PENANCE will be
celebrated on MONDAY, MARCH 21st, from 4:00
PM until 6:00 PM in the church. There will be a
Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of
Penance on TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd, at 7:30 PM
in the church. All are most welcome to celebrate
the gift of God’s forgiveness this Holy Week.
Please note that the sacrament of Penance will not
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be celebrated on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or
Holy Saturday.
 REHEARSAL FOR HOLY WEEK
SERVERS & LECTORS will held on TUESDAY,
MARCH 22nd, at 7:00 PM in the CHURCH.
 A HOLY HOUR FOR PEACE will be prayed
in the church on SUNDAY, APRIL 3rd, from 1:00
PM until 2:00 PM. All are welcome!
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7:00 PM – Celebración de la
Pasión del Señor
(Spanish)
Holy Saturday (March 26th)
9:00 AM – Morning Prayer
8:00 PM – Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday (March 27th
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The LITURGY COMMITTEE will meet on
TUESDAY, APRIL 5th, at 7:30 PM in the
SACRISTY.
 LITURGICAL MINISTERS: There will be a
meeting of all LITURGICAL MINISTERS on
THURSDAY, APRIL 21st. The meeting will be held
in the SACRISTY. Please come to either the 10:00
AM or 7:30 PM meeting.
8:00 AM Mass (English)
10:00 AM Mass (English)
11:30 AM Mass (English
1:00 PM Mass (Spanish)
The Lord is truly Risen!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
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The SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING
OF THE SICK will be celebrated on SUNDAY,
APRIL 24th, at the 11:30 AM Mass. All are welcome
to this celebration of God’s healing and
forgiveness.
Administration
HOLY WEEK 2016
Holy Thursday (March 24th)
9:00 AM – Morning Prayer
8:00 PM – Mass of the Lord’s
Supper
(Bilingual celebration)
Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament until 11:00 PM.
Good Friday (March 25th)
9:00 AM – Morning Prayer
10:00 AM – Stations of the Cross
12:00 PM – Outdoor Stations of the
Cross
3:00 PM – Celebration of the
Passion of the Lord
(English)
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HOLY WEEK: The Parish Office will close
on the Wednesday of Holy Week, March 23rd, at
Noon. The Parish Office will open again on Easter
Tuesday, March 29th, at 9:00 AM.
 FAITH DIRECT: Holy Week has begun. The
great feast of Easter draws very near! We are
called to go forth and spread the great news of
God’s great love that is proclaimed this Holy Week.
Our parish’s many ministries are examples of how
many of you answer the call to proclaim the gospel
message. Our ministries need not just the gift of
your time and giftedness, but also your consistent
and faithful financial support. Please prayerfully
consider supporting Our Lady of Fatima parish with
electronic donations through Faith Direct. You can
sign up on line at www.faithdirect.net using our
parish code NY 303 or mail in an enrollment form
which is available in the Parish Office.
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CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL 2016:
The CMA is underway. Our goal for 2016 is
$37,400. As of March 1st, Our Lady of Fatima
parishioners have pledged $12,160 toward our
goal. Many thanks to those who have already
pledged or made a gift to the CMA for 2016. This
year a speaker from the diocese will be here on the
weekend of April 23rd & 24th, to explain the many
good works that are made possible in the diocese,
and in our own parish, by the funds that are raised
for this important annual appeal. If you have not
already done so please consider making a gift to
the CMA for 2016. Your gift helps our diocese and
our own parish.
 The COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE will
meet on THURSDAY, APRIL 7th, at 7:15 PM in the
RECTORY.
 The STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE will
meet on TUESDAY, APRIL 12th, at 7:30 PM in the
SACRISTY.
 The PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th, at 7:30 PM in the
RECTORY.
Community Life
Dear Friends,
Today is Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy
Week. We continue our journey to Easter. It is
also the first day of spring! In just a few days
the Holy Triduum will begin (Holy Thursday,
Good Friday, Holy Saturday). Today we
remember the entrance of Jesus into
Jerusalem. I was reading a commentary on
the liturgy of Palm Sunday and it stated these
thought provoking words: “ Two questions
we might ponder as we process and sing
‘Hosanna’ are ‘Who is he that we celebrate?’
and ‘What does it mean to walk this path?’”
“The first two readings today offer
meditations on the first question. Isaiah’s
famous third song of the servant of God
paints such a prophetic portrait of Jesus that
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it’s easy to understand why the early church
used it. It explains their suffering savior.
More than anything, this song is a
proclamation of humble obedience and
purity of heart. If we imagine Jesus reciting it,
the first thing we hear is his awareness that
he has comes from God for the purpose of
giving new life to the poor and the weary.
Next, he explains that his entire life, morning
by morning, has been one of listening in
order to understand and carry out God’s will.
Then he freely speaks of accepting his
suffering. Finally he reveals the key to his
integrity and why he can accomplish what he
does: ‘The Lord is my help; I shall not be put
to shame.’”
The reading from Philippians offers the early
church’s poetic reflection on Christ as the
perfect servant of God. Beginning with the
assurance that he was indeed divine, it
explains that that status held no sway over
him. Long before he began to teach others
about humility, he freely deposed himself of
privilege, assuming the condition of the
needy and accepting the human condition to
listen and obey God; no matter what the
consequences. This is the one who lived in
utter transparency, whose life and death gave
witness to his teaching about serving the
lowly and distaining prestige. This is the
Christ whom God exalted so that everyone
could proclaim his as Lord and see in him the
glory of God!
The second question is more costly. What
does it mean to walk in this path? Luke’s
Passion invites us to enter the scene and find
ourselves in one or more of the characters.
The proclamation of the passion invites us to
walk with Jesus through his last day of mortal
life. Before even entering the trial, he offers
us communion to strengthen us when we fail.
From Sunday through Friday we are urged to
walk the way of the cross with our ancestors
and our contemporaries.
“We take our place among them and learn
from Jesus as he prays, accepts the
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counterfeit sign of companionship, and heals
the innocent one injured in the fray. Then
through the trial, the procession to Calvary,
and his final expressions of forgiveness,
promise and trust, we are invited to hear
which of those words he adresses to us and
what difference they might make.” Because
we cannot avoid meeting the suffering Christ
as we walk through life, we keep the palm as
a reminder that we want to honor and be
faithful to him in all his lowly incarnations.”
“We process today, looking forward to the
fulfillment of his Easter, when sin and
suffering are but memories and ‘Alleluia’ is
our only song”!
Have a blest Palm Sunday and Holy Week!
Peace,
Fr. Steve
 Our annual SEDER SUPPER will be held
on MONDAY, MARCH 21st. We will begin at 6:30
PM. The Seder Supper will be held in the PARISH
CENTER.
 The DEVINE MERCY SUNDAY will be
celebrated on SUNDAY, APRIL 3rd. St. Peter of
Alcantara Parish welcomes all to the celebration of
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY. The afternoon of prayer
will begin at 1:00 PM. It will be a bilingual
celebration.
 The MASS FOR HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATES will be celebrated on SUNDAY,
APRIL 10th, at the 11:30 AM Mass. The Mass will
be followed by refreshments in the rectory. All
graduates and their families are invited to the Mass
and the refreshments that will follow. Please call
the Parish Office if you plan on attending so that we
can plan for the refreshments and Mass.
 The ANNUAL PARISH BRUNCH will be
held on SUNDAY, APRIL 17th, at the PORT
WASHINGTON YACHT CLUB. The brunch gets
under way at 1:00 PM. The cost remains the same
as last year, $55 a person. This year we will honor
CARL LALENA, TONY & MARIA CARPINELLI for
their many years of service to Our Lady of Fatima
Parish.
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 PARISH RAFFLE: Our Annual PARISH
RAFFLE chances will be mailed out shortly. Once
again, the grand prize will be $10,000, if all 300
chances are sold. Each chance costs $100. This
annual Parish Raffle is one of our major fund
raisers throughout the year. Please consider
purchasing a chance for 2016. Your support of this
annual fund raiser is very much appreciated.
Holy Land Collection
GOOD FRIDAY ~ March 25th, 2016
Each day, the news reminds us of the
violence and instability plaguing the Middle
East, but we rarely hear of the shrinking
Christian community there, a community
that struggles to remain in the land of
Christ’s birth, death and resurrection.
Please help support our brothers and sisters
in the Holy Land by giving to the Good
Friday Collection. This Pontifical Collection
allows the Franciscans and others to
continue caring for Christianity’s holiest
sites and for God’s people in the Holy Land.
Please be as generous as possible.
Outreach
Parish Social Ministry
FOOD PANTRY – Thank you to all those who
have donated to Our Lady of Fatima Food Pantry.
***Please remember to check the expiration
dates on all your donated items.***
Toiletries are always welcome! 
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Thank you to Boy Scouts Troop 7
for stocking Our Lady of Fatima’s
Food Pantry.
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He reorganizes the storage area for the cards and
card supplies, lifting boxes and stocking our
shelves. His work saves us time and energy which
we use to focus on making our cards and praying
for our sick and homebound. We welcome them
into the CaringHands Ministry and thank them for
their valuable time and dedication as they assist us
and become a wonderful addition to this ministry.
GOD KNOWS WHAT WE NEED AND HAS
PROVIDED FOR US. He has blessed this ministry
with all of you who continue to pray for our sick
and homebound, our Prayer Chain and CaringHands
Card ministries.
Palm Sunday draws us into Holy Week. Plan to
participate in the holiest liturgies of the year and
take the sick and homebound who can’t be with us
with you. CaringHands Ministries hold you in our
prayers.
Living Stewardship
CaringHands Corner
CaringHands Bits and Pieces
We are blessed to have two new
members of our CaringHands
Ministry Team join us and will take on some of the
work load. Since we are growing and we attend to
so many people we felt the need to have a little
extra help so after I received phone calls from two
people who asked if there was something they could
do to help, I didn’t think twice about accepting their
offer. A young woman named Jessica, from our
parish, who has a baby girl, will become our liaison
person between the rectory and the Wednesday
weekly CaringHands Card ministry group. She will
pick up the cards and envelopes that you so
faithfully leave for our use and any other mail that
pertains to us from the rectory office. It will save us
time and assist the office staff in keeping us stocked
and informed. Our second helper is a thirteen year
boy, Kevin, who has volunteered his services to our
ministry. After several card donations, Kevin sorts
the cards and envelopes, groups them by size and
occasion and indexes them into their proper boxes.
We are grateful this week for all stewards
in our parish who reflect on the corporal
and spiritual works of mercy, leading
them to a deeper understanding of God’s
mercy and a new sense of meaning and
purpose in their lives.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Meet for a closed step meeting each Sunday
at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center.
Welcome to Life…
Faith Formation
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The READING GROUP will not meet in
MARCH. We will meet on SUNDAY, APRIL 24th, at
3:00 PM in the SACRISTY. The book for April will
be BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME by Ta-Nehisi
Coates.
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The OLDER CONFIRMATION GROUP will
meet on MONDAY, APRIL 4th, at 7:15 PM in the
PARISH OFFICE.
The Sister of St.
Dominic of Amityville
Irish Night
The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville are
most grateful for your generous financial
support and even more for your prayers and
your openness to enhancing the quality of
care for their elder sisters. They hope to see
you next year when their annual Irish Night
chance books are sold.
UN MENSAJE DE
NUESTRO PARROCO
Queridos amigos,
Este fin de semana celebramos el Quinto Domingo de
Cuaresma. La próxima semana se celebrará el
Domingo de Ramos, el comienzo de la Semana Santa.
En nuestro camino hacia Pascua se les invita a
participar en las celebraciones parroquiales que
sucederán en las próximas semanas. El evento para la
construcción de canastas de Pascua y cruces de ramos
se celebrará este viernes a las 6:30 PM en el Centro
Parroquial. La cena parroquial del Seder se celebrará el
21 de marzo a las 6:30 PM en el Centro Parroquial.
Todos son bienvenidos a estas celebraciones. Durante
la Semana Santa el sacramento de Penitencia se
celebrará el lunes 21 de marzo de las 4:00 PM hasta
las 6:00 PM. El martes, 22 de marzo, habrá una
celebración comunitaria de la penitencia en la iglesia
comenzando a las 7:30 PM. En los días 19 y 20 de
marzo celebraremos el Domingo de Ramos. Este año,
en la misa del sábado a las 5:00 PM (si el tiempo lo
permite), la Bendición de Ramos se celebrará en el
Centro Parroquial y vamos a procesar a la iglesia para
recordar la entrada de Jesús en Jerusalén. Entonces
hay que recordar que el 19 de marzo nos vayamos a
reunirnos en el Centro Parroquial para la bendición de
las palmas. Después de la bendición vamos todos a
procesar a la iglesia para la celebración de la misa.
Hace algunas semanas estaba leyendo un comentario
sobre las lecturas de esta semana y esto fue lo que leí:
"Cuando San Juan XXIII abrió el Concilio Vaticano II
hace 54 años, el estableció el tono para aquella gran
asamblea con estas palabras: "La Iglesia Católica quiere
mostrarse una madre amorosa para todos; paciente,
amable, conmovida por compasión y bondad." Cuando
el Consejo estaba terminando, el Beato Pablo VI habló
de una manera parecida: "La caridad ha sido el motivo
religioso principal del Consejo. Una oleada de afecto y
admiración fluye del Consejo sobre el mundo moderno
de la humanidad." En vez de diagnósticos depresivos,
oímos remedios alentadores; en vez de predicciones
pésimos, mensajes de confianza salieron del Consejo
para el mundo, cuyos valores no fueron simplemente
respetados, sino honrados. Sus esfuerzos fueron
aprobados, sus aspiraciones purificadas y bendecidas.
Este mismo mensaje de misericordia, esperanza y
solidaridad con toda la humanidad se ha reanimado en
el Papa Francisco quien nos invita a ver a Dios de una
manera nueva y ver el rostro misericordioso de Dios
tal como se revela en la palabra bíblica, y últimamente
en la Palabra de Dios hecha carne, en Jesús.
"En página tras página y desde el principio hasta el
final, tanto las Escrituras hebreas como las cristianas
forman una letanía de actos innumerables y no
merecidos de parte de Dios a favor de los pecadores.
‘No es una exageración’, escribió Francisco, ‘decir que
el amor de Dios es un amor visceral. Mana de las
profundidades, naturalmente llenos de ternura y
compasión, indulgencia y misericordia.'”
A lo largo de estos días que se quedan de Cuaresma
nos centramos en la misericordia de Dios y oramos que
nos hagamos instrumentos de reconciliación y
misericordia. Que estas semanas se llenen con la gracia
y la paz abundantes de Dios para ustedes y todos sus
queridos.
Paz,
P. Steve
March 20th, 2016
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COLECTA ANUAL PARA LA
TIERRA SANTA
The Diocese of Rockville Centre
El Viernes Santo, nuestra parroquia llevará a
cabo la colecta anual del Viernes Santo para
la Tierra Santa. Las noticias diarias nos
recuerdan de la violencia y la inestabilidad
que atormenta al Medio Oriente, pero
nosotros raramente escuchamos de la
disminuyente comunidad Cristiana que se
encuentra allá, una comunidad que lucha por
permanecer en la tierra del nacimiento,
muerte y resurrección de Cristo. Por favor
ayude a nuestros hermanos y hermanas en la
Tierra Santa. Esta colecta pontifical permite
que los Franciscanos y otros continúen
trabajando por los Cristianos en los lugares
más santos por el pueblo de Dios en la
Tierra Santa.
Por favor sea generoso con su ayuda.
This spring, couples that have been married
fifty years or more will be honored at
liturgies on Sunday, April 10th, at the Church
of St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville and
on Sunday, April 24th, at the Church of
Maria Regina in Seaford. Both liturgies will
begin at 2:30 PM.
Golden Wedding Liturgy
Couples may register for ONE liturgy.
Registration forms and complete instructions
can be obtained at the rectory.
Registration must be received by the Office
of Worship by March 25th, for the April 10th
liturgy and by April 8th, for the April 24th
liturgy.
There will be reserved seating for the
registered couples only. Family and friends
will be seated on a first come – first served
basis.
After the liturgy, there will be an
opportunity to have a photo taken with the
celebrating bishop if you wish.
You will be mailed a complimentary photo
and certificate approximately four to six
weeks after the liturgy.
Please mail completed form to:
Suzanne Lynn/Western
Diocese of Rockville Centre
200 West Centennial Avenue
Rockville Centre, New York 11575
March 20th, 2016
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Servicios de Cuaresma 2016
CONFESIONES
Miércoles, 21 de Marzo, las confesiones se
celebrarán de 4:00 PM a 5:00 PM y de 7:00 PM
hasta las 8:00 PM. Un servicio comunal de
Reconciliación se celebrará el Martes 22 de
Marzo, a las 7:30 PM en la Iglesia.
SEMANA SANTA
Domingo de Ramos – 20 de Marzo
Sábado: 5:00 PM (Misa en inglés) y 7:00 PM
(Misa en español)
Domingo: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM y 11:30 AM
Jueves Santo – 24 de Marzo
Oración Matutina a las 9:00 AM (en inglés).
Misa bilingüe de la Cena del Señor a las 8:00 PM
Adoración del Sagrado Sacramento hasta las
11:00 PM
Viernes Santo – 25 de Marzo
Oración Matutina a las 9:00 AM
Via Crucis a las 10:00 AM (Adentro de la Iglesia)
Via Crucis a las 12:00 PM (Afuera de la Iglesia)
Liturgia de la Pasión del Señor a las 3:00 PM
(inglés)
Liturgia de la Pasión del Señor a las 7:00 PM
(español)
Sábado Santo – 26 de Marzo
Oración Matutina a las 9:00 AM
Misa de la Vigilia Pascual a las 8:00 PM
Tome nota que el Sábado Santo no hay Misa a las
5:00 PM; tampoco a las 7:00 PM.
Domingo de Pascua – 27 de Marzo
8:00 AM, 10:00 AM y 11:30 AM
Misa en español a la 1:00 PM
¡El comienzo de los Grandes 50 Días de Pascua!
¡El Señor ha resucitado verdaderamente!
APOSTOLADO HISPANO
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de
Fátima
Declaración de Misión Parroquial
Arraigados firmemente en nuestra tradición
católica romana, nosotros, la parroquia de
Nuestra Señora de Fátima, somos una
comunidad de creyentes que acoge a todos, cuida
de todos e incluye a todos.
Intentamos dar evidencia del amor de Cristo
para todos en nuestras vidas, en nuestra
comunidad y en todo nuestro mundo.
Nos esforzamos en continuar la misión de
Jesús por medio del culto y por medio de
nuestros programas de educación, espiritualidad
y justicia social y en nuestro compromiso de
corresponsabilidad de la vida parroquial.
Somos una parroquia colaboradora, diversa y
multicultural, dedicada a extenderse a todo el
pueblo, especialmente a los más necesitados.
¡Todos son bienvenidos a esta parroquia!
ASSISTENCIA PARROQUIAL
Nuestra Despensa de Alimentos: Por favor,
recuerde traer comida con usted a la iglesia
(incluso una lata o dos) o puede dejar una
donación (con la etiqueta “despensa de
alimentos”) en la canasta durante la colecta para
que podamos seguir apoyando la despensa
durante los próximos meses.
Les pedimos que, por favor, revise las fechas
de vencimiento de sus donaciones debido a
que hemos estado recibiendo algunos de estos
elementos expirados.
March 20th, 2016
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Brunch 2016
Celebrating the blessings of God showered upon
Our Lady of Fatima Parish.
Come to our Brunch and help us celebrate our parish and our parishioners.
Honoring:
Carl Lalena
Tony & Maria Carpinelli
When:
Time:
Where:
Cost:
Sunday, April 17th, 2016
1:00 PM
Port Washington Yacht Club
$55.00 adults and $35 children (aged 12 and under)
Cash Bar
__________________________________________________________
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Brunch 2016 - Form
Name(s): _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
(Tables for 8, otherwise there will be open seating)
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