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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, March 16th
8:00 a.m. The People of the Parish
Tuesday, March 17th ~ St. Patrick’s Day
8:00 a.m. Joseph Geryes & Anthony Laricchia
Wednesday, March 18th
8:00 a.m. Sarah Dimmler
Thursday, March 19th ~ St. Joseph
8:00 a.m. Vincenzo & Antonia & Lorenzo De Santi
Friday, March 20th
8:00 a.m. Gary Peterson
Saturday, March 21st
5:00 p.m. Anthony Garofalo
7:00 p.m. Agustin Delgado
Sunday, March 22nd
8:00 a.m. Mary Cona
10:00 a.m. Margaret Quinn
11:30 a.m. Josephine Grammatico
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, Nancy Scialpi, Diana Schmeltzer,
Justin Simeon, Jim Simonsen, Raymond Shea, 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 Wholykowski and all
who are homebound or have special needs.
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All that we have and all that we are comes
from the Lord. “We are truly His
handiwork,” says St. Paul in the second
reading, “created in Christ Jesus to lead
the life of good deeds which God prepared
for us in advance.”
SUNDAY COLLECTION
March 1st: $5,459.00
March 8th $5,754.00
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
March 14th
&
March 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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Liturgy Corner
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2015
“Make your hearts firm” (Jas 5:8)
“If one member suffers, all suffer together” (1 Cor 12:26) The Church
The love of God breaks through that fatal withdrawal into ourselves which is indifference.
The church offers us this love of God by her teaching and especially by her witness. But
we can only bear witness to what we ourselves have experienced. Christians are those
who let God clothe them with goodness and mercy, with Christ, so as to become, like
Christ, servants of God and others. This is clearly seen in the liturgy of Holy Thursday,
with its rite of the washing of feet. Peter did not want Jesus to wash his feet, but he came
to realize that Jesus does not wish to be just an example of how we should wash one
another’s feet. Only those who have first allowed Jesus to wash their own feet can then
offer this service to others. Only they have “a part” with him (Jn 13:8) and thus can serve
others.
Lent is a favorable time for letting Christ serve us so that we in turn may become more like
him. This happens whenever we hear the word of God and receive the sacraments,
especially the Eucharist. There we become what we receive: the Body of Christ. In this
body there is no room for the indifference which so often seems to possess our hearts. For
whoever is of Christ, belongs to one body, and in him we cannot be indifferent to one
another. “If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, if one part is honored, all the parts
share its joy” (1 Cor 12:26)
The Church is the communio sanctorum not only because of her saints, but also because
she is a communion in holy things: the love of God revealed to us in Christ and all his gifts.
Among these gifts there is also the response of those who let themselves be touched by
this love. In this communion of saints, in this sharing in holy things, no one possesses
anything alone, but shares everything with others. And since we are united in God, we can
do something for those who are far distant; those whom we could never reach on our own,
because with them and for them, we ask God that all of us may be open to his plan of
salvation.
Pope FRANCIS
March 15, 2015
Worship
 Please remember that the Fridays of Lent
are days of abstinence.
Readings for the Week
 Our next HOLY HOUR will be on
THURSDAY, MARCH 19th, from 7:00 PM until 8:00
PM in the church. All are welcome!
Monday, March 16th
 Isaiah 65:17-21
 John 4:43-54
Tuesday, March 17th ~ St. Patrick’s Day
 Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12
 John 5:1-16
Wednesday, March 18th
 Isaiah 49:8-15
 John 5:17-30
Thursday, March 19th ~ Saint Joseph
 2 Samuel 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16
 Roman 4:13, 16-18, 22
 Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Luke 2:41-51a
Friday, March 20th
 Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22
 John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday, March 21st
 Jeremiah 11:18-20
 John 7:40-53
Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 ~ FIFTH
SUNDAY OF LENT
First Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34

In the first reading, God promises a new
covenant in which he will forgive
humankind’s sins.
Second Reading: Hebrew 5:7-9

The passage from Hebrews reminds us that
Jesus was obedient to his Father in order to
save us.
Gospel Reading: John 12:20-33

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In the Gospel, Jesus makes it clear that he
was sent by the Father to die for our sins. A
voice from heaven confirms this.
The reflection question for this week is:
Jesus is the light that drives away the shadows in our
hearts.
WHAT SHADOWY AREAS IN ME HAS CHRIST’S
LIGHT BEEN SHINING INTO THIS LENT?
 The SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING
OF THE SICK will be celebrated SUNDAY,
MARCH 22nd, at the 11:30 AM Mass. All are most
welcome to celebrate this sacrament of healing and
forgiveness.
 The ADULT CONFIRMATION GROUP will
meet on MONDAY, APRIL 6th, at 7:15 PM in the
PARISH OFFICE.
 CENTERING PRAYER will be prayed on
SUNDAY, APRIL 12th, from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM
in the church.
 The LITURGY COMMITTEE will meet in
TUESDAY, APRIL 14th, at 7:30 PM in the
SACRISTY.
 The STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be
prayed this Friday following the 8:00 AM Mass in
English and at 7:15 PM in Spanish.
 The SACRAMENT OF PENANCE is
celebrated every SATURDAY from 4:00 PM until
4:45 PM. Penance will also be celebrated on
THURSDAY, MARCH 26th, from 4:00 PM until 5:00
PM and 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 PENANCE on
TUESDAY, MARCH 31st, at 7:30 PM in the church.
 “A bright sadness is the true message and
gift of Lent. Little by little we begin to understand, or
rather to feel, that the sadness of Lent is indeed
‘bright,’ that a mysterious transformation is about
to take place in us. It is as if we were reaching to a
place to which the noises and the fuss of life, of the
street, of all that usually fills our days and even
nights, have no access -- a place where they have
no power. All that which seemed so tremendously
important to us as to fill our mind, that state of
anxiety, which has virtually become our second
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nature, disappear somewhere and we begin to feel
free, light, and happy. It is not the noisy and
superficial happiness which comes and goes
twenty times a day and is so fragile and so fugitive;
it is a deep happiness which comes not from a
single and particular reason but from our soul
having, in words of Dostoyevsky, touched ‘another
world.’ And that which it has touched is made up of
light and peace and joy, of an inexpressible trust.”
(Alexander Schmemann)
 “Why should we Christians feel joyful today?
In the first place, this Sunday is a festival of spring.
At least it was so in the early church. In olden times
the first roses were brought to church for a blessing
on this Sunday. (In Mediterranean lands spring
comes much earlier.) Christians of former times
lived much closer to nature than we do. When after
the cold of winter spring comes to our land like a
smiling youth, when in the fields, God begins the
miracle of multiplying bread, when God spreads a
great table from which all creatures, from the lowest
to the highest, can eat their fill, when God lifts the
white pall of winter from the earth and restores life
in abundance to plants and animals -- then
Christians have cause to experience heartfelt joy,
for they have presentiment that Paradise is not far
away.” (Pius Parch)

“We pray for these, your servants, who have
opened their ears and hearts to your word. Grant
that they may grasp your moment of grace. Do not
let their minds be troubled or their lives tied to
earthly desires. Do not let them remain estranged
from the hope of your promises or enslaved by a
spirit of unbelief. Rather, let them believe in you,
whom the Father has established as universal Lord
and to whom he has subjected all things. Let them
submit themselves to the Spirit of grace, so that,
with hope in their calling, they may join the priestly
people and share in the abundant joy of the new
Jerusalem, where you live and reign forever and
ever.” (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Thank you to all who participated in the Parish
Mission. I appreciate Fr. Steve’s invitation to preach
the mission and his hospitality. Thank you very
much for your support of my ministry. May you all
continue to have a grace – filled Lent and have a
joy – filled Easter.
Fr. Andy O’Reilly, C.PP.S.
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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. 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: As
of March 3rd, our parish has pledged $14,420 to the
Catholic Ministries Appeal for 2015. Our goal for
this year is $39,600. We have reached 36% of our
goal. Please help us reach our goal in the coming
weeks. Every gift or pledge is important. Your
financial support of this annual appeal helps both
our diocese and our parish continue many
important pastoral programs. Many thanks to all
those who have already contributed. Envelopes for
the Catholic Ministries Appeal may be found at the
main entranceway to the church. Next weekend
there will be a speaker from the diocese at all the
Masses to describe the many good works that are
made possible because of your annual support of
the CMA.
 SECOND COLLECTION: This weekend
there will be a second collection for the benefit of
THE CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES. Please be as
generous as possible.
 The STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE will
meet on TUESDAY, MARCH 17th, at 7:30 PM in the
SACRISTY.
 The FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet on
TUESDAY, MARCH 24th, at 7:30 PM in the
SACRISTY.

The PASTORAL COUNCIL will meet on
Wednesday APRIL 15th, at 7:30 PM in the
SACRISTY.

ANNUAL PARISH RAFFLE – The drawing
for the winner of our ANNUAL PARISH RAFFLE
March 15, 2015
will take place at our annual brunch at the Port
Washington Yacht Club on Sunday, May 17th. The
prize is $10,000 (provided we sell all 300 chances).
Each chance is $100. Only 300 chances will be
sold. Information about the raffle has been mailed
to our parishioners. If, by mistake, you haven’t
received the information in the mail, please call the
Parish Office. Please support this annual parish
fund raiser.
 PARISH FUND RAISING APPEAL: Within
the next two weeks you will receive a letter in the
mail describing the work of our threefold appeal:
the Restoration of our Church, Faith Formation and
Parish Social Ministry. Please take time to read the
letter and consider how you can help us reach our
goal so that we can bring our dreams for our parish
to a reality. We have been very blest for these 65
years. With the financial support of all our
parishioners we will be able to continue to proclaim
the gospel message through our Faith Formation
programs and our Parish Social Ministry programs
as well as to restore our beautiful church.
Community Life
Dear Friends,
Today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
It is also known as Laetare Sunday. It is a day to
rejoice. This is a day of radiant joy for the great
feast of Easter is quickly approaching!
The readings this weekend proclaim the slow
development of our understanding of salvation.
The first reading this weekend comes from 2
Chronicles. It sums up so much of the Old
Testament’s understanding of God: God gives
the people good things, the people turn away
from God, God punishes them and then they are
saved again by their forgiving and loving God. It
happens time and time again in the Old
Testament. That’s the outline for the first
reading today from 2 Chronicles. The people’s
sense of salvation at this time is elementary. God
is the author of the good, but the people sin,
rejecting God and therefore the people suffer the
necessary consequences of their actions. Again
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and again, God comes to save them to their
original blessing and all hope that these beloved
people have learned their lesson.
Paul goes much further than Chronicles as he
reflects on the gift of salvation. Whereas
Chronicles saw salvation largely in physical and
geographic terms, Paul sees salvation as the
intimate experience of knowing the love of God
and what it entails. For Paul the description of
salvation can be summed up in the phrase, “in
Christ.” In Christ we are to participate in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, manifesting the glory of
God in our world. Paul proclaims that in Christ
we are brought to life, raised beyond our
mortality, and we share in the power of Christ to
overcome evil. We are not only saved, but we are
called to continue the work of salvation. Paul
underlines this by saying that we are God’s
“handiwork.” For Paul we are God’s work of
art, filled with grace to carry on the good works
that God has in mind.
In the gospel of John the conversation of Jesus
and Nicodemus deepens this theme. Jesus
proclaims his vocation to Nicodemus: God’s love
for the world could not be fully expressed by
anything less than the Incarnation. Jesus
describes himself as the one who is sent to give
flesh to God’s great love. God does not come to
judge, but rather to offer the life that is
salvation.
The gospel goes on to speak about the cross. In
John’s gospel, the cross was Jesus’ hour of glory.
Yet, John proclaims that it is not his glory alone.
We can, too, share in his freedom and life if only
we believe. But this belief is more than assenting
to dogmas. It means that we bet our lives on the
belief that Christ lifted up has overcome every
evil and that we have nothing, absolutely nothing
to fear. That doesn’t mean that we will not
suffer, but in the end God’s love is stronger than
death. This love is always available to us. To
know this is to know that salvation changes
everything. This understanding of salvation
leads us to be God’s handiwork, continuing
Christ’s mission in our world.
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So let us truly rejoice on this day, rejoice in the
gift of salvation!
The Diocese of Rockville Centre
Golden Wedding Liturgy
Peace,
Fr. Steve
 SOUP SUPPER – Many thanks to all those
who made the great soups for our annual Soup
Supper on March 13th, it was a great evening for all
who came. Thanks to Jane Candido for
coordinating the evening.
 BABY BOTTLE COLLECTION: The baby
bottles are due back this weekend. If you forgot to
bring it; please bring it to Mass next weekend or
drop it off at the Parish Office sometime this week.
Thanks to all who took a empty baby bottle and
filled it with change. Your sacrifice helps The Life
Center to continue its many ministries.
 HOSPITALITY SUNDAY will be held on
SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd, following all the Masses
on Sunday in the Parish Center. Please join with
other parishioners after Mass for hospitality and
fellowship after Mass. All are welcome.
 PALM CROSSES & EASTER BASKETS:
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!

SEDER SUPPER: Our annual SEDER
SUPPER will be held on MONDAY, MARCH 30th,
at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center. Please save the
date and plan on joining with other parishioners to
celebrate this holy night.
ANNIVERSARY MASS
We are planning to have a wedding anniversary
mass on Sunday, April 26th, at the 11:30 AM Mass.
This Mass is for all those couples who are
celebrating a significant anniversary this year. You
decide if it is a special one for you.
If you would like to be part of this celebration
and/or would like to help with the planning, please
call or email Jane Candido at 883-8032 or
[email protected] as soon as possible.
This spring, couples that have been married
fifty years or more will be honored at
liturgies on Sunday, April 19th, at the Church
of St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville and
on Sunday, April 26th, at the Church of
Maria Regina in Seaford. Both liturgies will
begin at 2:30 PM.
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 April 6th, for the April 19th, liturgy and
by April 13th, for the April 26th, liturgy.
There will be additional celebrations in the fall for
those who may find that more convenient. If you
have any questions you may call (516)678-5800
Extension 207.
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:
Office of Worship Diocese of Rockville Centre
P.O. Box 9023
Rockville Centre, New York 11570

ANNUAL PARISH BRUNCH – Please save
the date for our Annual Parish Brunch will be held
on SUNDAY, MAY 17th, at the Port Washington
Yacht Club. It is a wonderful afternoon with great
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food and wonderful company. The cost remains the
same: $55 a person.
Faith Formation
 The READING GROUP will meet on
SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd, at 3:00 PM. In the sacristy.
The book for March will be: JESUS: A
PILGRIMAGE, by James Martin.
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! 
............to GRACE'S
TABLE
for their generous
donation
of $1,000 to help
stock our
food pantry!
We are very grateful!
CaringHands Corner
The woman called the
CaringHands Prayer Chain in
desperate need of our
prayers.
It was a call for help. She was scared and in pain.
It was difficult to understand her as the stroke
took away her speech. Listening attentively and
asking God to help say the right words to her she
was assured of the many prayers that were
about to surround her with. In her panic all she
could do was reach out to us. It was enough. By
the time the phone call ended, her anxiety and
fears had diminished. Now it was up to us. Calls
went out and prayers followed. Time passed and
we were updated with her slow progress. The
road to recovery is long and can be exhausting.
One must have faith to recover from any form of
disability. It can’t be done alone. This is where
we come in to intervene with our love and our
prayers. We can walk the journey with them
asking God to surround them with his healing
mercy and love.
Many months later our sister in Christ called
again, her fear gone and the speech had returned
to normal. You could feel her tears of JOY as she
told her story. Her faith through our prayers
sustained her. She reached out to us and we took
her hand. She still has some hurdles and we will
continue to pray for her, but we know that God
has her in the Palm of his hand.
This is not a story, it is a true journey in the life
of our ministry. As you read this today (I hope
you are), may you feel the impact it had not only
on her life, but also on her family and on our life
of prayer and reflection.
Open up your heart. If you have not signed up to
become a part of CaringHands Prayer Chain
Ministry now is the time to do so. Make it a part
of your Lenten Journey. Please pray for our sick
and homebound along with you. They can’t make
it on their own. We are their HOPE. Help them to
see the Light of Christ.
Please call Marge Walsh for information about
CaringHands Prayer Chain at (516)767-2936 or
email at: [email protected].
March 15, 2015
Living Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards
in our parish who remain steadfast in
their Lenten promises through increased
prayer, sacrifice and almsgiving.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meet for a closed step meeting every Sunday
starting at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center.
Welcome to Life…
UN MENSAJE DE NUESTRO
PARROCO
Queridos amigos,
Hoy celebramos el Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma.
También se conoce hoy como Domingo de Laetare.
Es un día para regocijarse. Este es un día de alegría
radiante porque la gran fiesta de la Pascua se acerca
rápidamente.
Las lecturas de este fin de semana proclaman el
desarrollo lento de nuestra comprensión de
salvación. La primera lectura de este fin de semana
esta tomada de 2 Crónicas. Resume una gran parte
de la comprensión del Antiguo Testamento de Dios:
Dios le da a la gente cosas buenas, la gente se aleja
de Dios, Dios la castiga y luego está salva de nuevo
por su Dios que le perdona y ama. Una y otra vez
sucede así en el Antiguo Testamento. Ese es el
esquema para la primera lectura de hoy tomada de 2
Crónicas. La comprensión de salvación de parte de
la gente en este momento es primordial. Dios es el
autor del bien, pero la gente peca, rechazando a
Dios y por lo tanto la gente sufre las consecuencias
necesarias de sus acciones. Una y otra vez, Dios
viene para salvarlos y llevarlos a su bendición
original y todos esperan que esta gente querida ha
aprendido su lección.
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Pablo va mucho más allá que Crónicas cuando él
reflexiona sobre el don de salvación. Crónicas vio
salvación principalmente en términos físicos y
geográficos; Pablo ve salvación como la experiencia
íntima de conocer el amor de Dios y lo que eso
amor conlleva. Para Pablo la descripción de
salvación se puede resumir en la frase, "en Cristo”.
En Cristo participamos en la unidad del Espíritu
Santo, manifestando la gloria de Dios en nuestro
mundo. Pablo proclama que en Cristo somos
resucitados, levantados más allá de nuestra
mortalidad, y compartimos el poder de Cristo para
vencer el mal. No sólo somos salvos, pero somos
llamados a continuar la obra de salvación. Pablo
destaca este diciendo que nosotros somos la “obra”
de Dios. Para Pablo somos la obra de arte de Dios,
llenos de gracia para continuar las obras buenas que
Dios tiene en mente.
En el evangelio de Juan la conversación de Jesús y
Nicodemo profundiza este tema. Jesús proclama su
propia vocación a Nicodemo: el amor de Dios por el
mundo no podía expresarse plenamente por
cualquier cosa menos de la Encarnación. Jesús
describe a sí mismo como el enviado para dar carne
al gran amor de Dios. Dios no vino para juzgar, sino
para ofrecer la vida que es salvación.
El evangelio habla de la cruz. En el evangelio de
Juan, la cruz era la hora de la gloria de Jesús. Sin
embargo, Juan proclama que no es la gloria
solamente de él. También nosotros podemos
participar en su libertad y su vida si solamente
creemos. Pero esta creencia es más que asentir a
dogmas. Significa que jugamos nuestras vidas a la
creencia de que Cristo resucitado ha superado todos
los males y que no tenemos nada, absolutamente
nada que temer. Eso no quiere decir que no vamos a
sufrir, pero al final el amor de Dios es más fuerte
que la muerte. Este amor está siempre disponible
para nosotros. Saber esto es saber que salvación
cambia todo. Esta comprensión de salvación nos
lleva a ser la obra de Dios, continuando la misión de
Cristo en nuestro mundo.
Así que realmente gloriemos en este día,
regocijémonos en el don de salvación.
Paz,
Padre Steve
March 15, 2015
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 de nuestra devoción 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. Haría 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.

Vía Crucis se celebrará todos los viernes
durante la cuaresma a las 7:00 PM en español.

Consejo Hispano – El Consejo Hispano
tiene su próxima reunión el martes, 7 de abril,
comenzando a las 7:00 PM en la rectoría de la
parroquia.
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
Ministros Hispanos – Todos los ministros
hispanos (Lectores, Ministros de Eucaristía,
Consejo Hispano, Acomodadores, y Músicos) tiene
una reunión con el Padre Steve el martes, 21 de
abril, comenzando a las 7:00 PM en la Iglesia.
 Voluntarios – Nuestra Parroquia esta en
necesidad de Ministros de Eucaristía, Miembros
para el Consejo Hispano, Monaguillos/as o algún
tipo de servicio comunitario. Si usted está
interesado en dar Comunión durante la Misa
Hispana o repartir a la comunidad, ser parte de un
grupo de la comunidad de Port Washington, ser un
Lector para leer durante la Misa, o tal vez quiere
que su hijo/a sirva a Dios, por favor, llame al
(516)883-6910 y hable con José para más
información.
 ANUAL ALMUERZO PARROQUIAL –
Guarde la fecha para nuestro Almuerzo Anual que
se celebrará el Domingo, 17 de mayo, en el Port
Washington Yacht Club. Será una tarde
maravillosa con buena comida y compañía
maravillosa. El costo es el mismo del año pasado:
$55 por persona (Adulto, Niños, y Mayores).
HERMANAS UNIDAS
UN ESPIRITU – MUCHAS VOCES
Retiro Anual Encuentro de Cuaresma
Es tiempo de perdón, de aceptación, de
arrepentimiento y decisión para caminar por el
camino del Señor.
Las Hermanas Unidas de San José de Babylon, hace
una cordial invitación a todas las damas de la
Comunidad y de otras parroquias a nuestro
encuentro cuaresmal:
Fecha: Sábado, 21 de Marzo del 2015
Lugar: 39 N Carll Ave. Salon O’Connell
(Cafetería)
Hora: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Dirige: Hna. Alma García
Donación: $15 incluye Desayuno, conferencia y
Almuerzo
March 15, 2015
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The Catholic Learning Center
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St. Aidan Parish –
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FAMILY, MARRIAGE AND INDIVIDUAL
THERAPY
Professional therapy, provided by New York State
licensed therapists, is available to our parish and
148 other parishes. This program, under the
directions of Dr. George Giuliani, has been
conducted in the diocese for the past 41 years for
the convenience of parishioners. Services are
provided by the Catholic Counseling Center a
proprietary professional corporation, which is
independent of and not controlled or supervised by
the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies,
including Medicare, are honored. Confidential
information and appointments are available by
calling Dr. Giuliani at (631)243-2503 or go to our
website at: http://thecatholiccounselingcenter.com
SEEKING HOPE
SATURDAY, MARCH
28th, 2015 STARTING
AT 9:30 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM
Living in and with chaos we feel in our everyday
lives, and the fears evoked by it, can also move us
to seek hope. Jesus says: “Fear not, I AM.” In the
time spent together we look at and seek the silence.
In that silence we hear the small voice within, “I
AM,” and we are led to hope.
Presenter: Sr. Helen Schmidt, CIJ, MA, PT,
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in various aspects of health care, including physical
therapy and addiction counseling. Sr. Helen has
been leading retreats and worshops since 1986. She
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March 15, 2015
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OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH
LENTEN CALENDAR 2015
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: March 13th, 20th, & 27th
This year we will have a HOLY HOUR on the THURSDAYS of Lent (19th, and 26th) from 7:00 PM
until 8:00 PM. All are most 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
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.
 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.
March 15, 2015
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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.
 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!

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!
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Servicios Durante la Cuaresma, 2015
ESTACIONES DE LA CRUZ
Todos los Viernes de la Cuaresma, a las 7:15 de la noche en español.
CONFESIONES
Los sábados de Cuaresma de 4:00 a 4:45 PM
El Jueves, 26 de Marzo, las confesiones se celebrarán de 4:00 PM a 6:00 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
Via Crucis 10:00 AM (adentro de la Iglesia)
Via Crucis 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 7:30 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 de que el sábado Santo no hay Misa de 5:00 PM ni 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
¡Los Grandes 50 días de la temporada de Pascua comienza!
¡El Señor ha resucitado verdaderamente!
¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya!
March 15, 2015
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MONDAY, MARCH 30th, 2015
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