OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CHURCH RECTORY - CASA PARROQUIAL 111-50 115th Street, South Ozone Park, NY 11420 Wheelchair Accessible Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tel: (718) 843-1212 / 1213 Fax: (718) 843-3554 Parish Email: [email protected] Religious Education: [email protected] OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC ACADEMY March 15th, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Lent MASS SCHEDULE – HORARIO DE MISAS Monday - Friday / Lunes - Viernes: 8:30 a.m. Saturday / Sábado: 8:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Sunday / Domingo: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Choir Mass), & 12:00 p.m. (Español) CONFESSIONS - CONFESIONES Saturday / Sábado: 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. DEVOTIONS - DEVOCIONES Chaplet of Divine Mercy - 2nd Sunday at 10:00 a.m. El Santo Rosario: Lunes - Viernes a las 8:00 a.m. Holy Hour: First Friday’s at 9:00 a.m. in the Church Hora Santa: Primer Viernes a las 8:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Miraculous Medal Novena: Thursday’s at 9:00 a.m. Perpetual Help Novena: Saturday’s at 9:00 a.m. 111-10 115th Street, South Ozone Park, NY 11420 Principal: Mrs. Frances Deluca Tel: (718) 843-4184 Fax: (718) 843-6838 Web: olphcatholicacademy.org PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Vincent M. Daly, Pastor Rev. Donald M. Berran, Pastor Emeritus, In Residence Rev. John J. Garkowski, In Residence Rev. Lewis Maynard, In Residence Mr. Jorge Alvarado, Deacon S. Margaret Sweeney, C.S.J., Pastoral Associate Mr. Luis Rivera, O.F.S., Director of Faith Formation Mr. Ivan Guevara, Music Director & Organist Ms. Martha Lascano, Parish Secretary BAPTISMS - BAUTIZOS Call the Rectory to make an appointment with the pastor. The child’s birth certificate must be provided. Attendance at the baptismal class is required for parents and godparents. Si desea el bautizo en Inglés, por favor llamar a la casa parroquial para hacer una cita con el párroco. Para los bautizos Arrangements for marriage should be made with a priest en Español, por favor hablar con el Diácono Jorge Alvarado at least six months prior to the wedding date and los días domingo al final de la Misa de las 12:00 p.m. Se reception. Call the Rectory to reserve the date. requiere el acta de nacimiento de su niño/a y la asistencia de Arreglos para matrimonios se deben hacer con el sacerdo- los padres y padrinos para las charlas pre-bautismales. te por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha fijada. Llame RELIGIOUS EDUCATION - EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSAS a la casa parroquial para reservar el día. Sunday School begins with the 10:30 a.m. Mass, followed by MINISTRY OF THE SICK religious instruction until 1:00 p.m.. Regular attendance is MINISTERIO DE LOS ENFERMOS required during the first eight years of elementary school if a We will respond to emergency calls at any time. Any child is to be admitted to the Sacraments of First Eucharist, parishioner unable to attend Mass due to illness or old First Penance, and Confirmation. You may come to the Recage, should contact the Rectory and arrange for a priest or tory during office hours to complete the registration form. extraordinary minister to bring them Holy Communion. La Escuela Dominical comienza los días domingos con la Responderemos a llamadas de emergencia a cualquier Misa de las 10:30 a.m. hasta las 1:00 p.m. La asistencia rehora. Personas que no pueden asistir a la Misa por enfer- gular es requerida en los primeros ocho años de la escuela medad u otro impedimento, pueden llamar a la casa parro- primaria, en preparación para los Sacramentos. Para inscriquial para que el sacerdote o un ministro de la Sagrada bir sus niños puede acercarse a la oficina de la casa parroEucaristía le lleve la comunión. quial en horas de oficina. MARRIAGES - MATRIMONIOS We Are A Tithing Parish - Practicamos Co-Responsabilidad Saturday, March 14 5:00 Baby Hunter Thomas Bradley (D) Req by: Wandalee Quinones & Family Sunday, March 15 Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:30 People of Parish 10:30 Hubert Samson (L) 69th Birthday Req by: Wandalee Quinones For Peace on Earth, Peace & Prosperity for Haiti Req by: Karen Brice 12:00 Justina Hernandez (D) Req by: The Tavarez Family Monday, March 16 8:30 Helen Karras (D) Req by: Charles & Evangelina McLellan Tuesday, March 17 S. Patrick, Bishop 8:30 Margaret & Jeremiah Linehan (D) Wednesday, March 18 S. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 8:30 Rocco Vertucci (D) Thursday, March 19 S. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 Anne McCormack (D) Friday, March 20 8:30 Michael Macchia (D) 42nd Anniversary Req by: Angelina Macchia Saturday, March 21 8:30 Helen Leahy (L) Birthday & John Mytyk (D) Birthday 5:00 Thomas (Timmy) Donnelly (D) 20th Anniversary Req by: The Donnelly Family Saturday, March 14 Confessions - 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. in the Rectory Lenten Reflection - 4:30 p.m. in the church Sunday, March 15 Lenten Reflection - after 8:30 a.m. Mass RCIA Second Scrutiny - during 10:30 a.m. Mass Vive la Eucaristía - después de la Misa Hispana en la Rectoría Alcoholics Anonymous - 3:00 p.m. in the lower church HELP is just a call away (718) 520-5021 Monday, March 16 Living the Eucharist - 9:00 a.m. in the Rectory Círculo de Oración - 7:00 p.m. en el sótano de la Iglesia. Vía Crucis - 7:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Tuesday, March 17 Gamblers Anonymous - 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory English Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 p.m. in the church Wednesday, March 18 Golden Agers Meeting - 11:30 a.m. in the Rectory Stations of the Cross (School) - 1:00 p.m. in the church Living the Eucharist (Teens) - 6:30 p.m. in the Rectory Events Committee - 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory Thursday, March 19 Holy Spirit Prayer Group - 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory Living the Eucharist - 7:00 p.m. in the Convent Friday, March 20 Stations of the Cross - 7:30 p.m. in the Church Boy Scouts / Cub Scouts - 7:30 p.m. in the school hall Saturday, March 21 Al-Anon - 1:30 p.m. in the Rectory basement 6:00 p.m. in the school hall Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the Souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God rest in peace. Amen Ernesto Punto John R. Manel Anthony Mercurio Sunday, March 22 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. In the church basement Come and learn about the various ministries in our Parish! `Join us in sharing a simple meal of bread and soup, identifying with the less fortunate. Eight varieties of soups from different cultures will be offered. Come and bring your family to our Lenten supper. There will only be a “free” offering to help people in need in Nigeria. Coordinators for the Ministry Fair should complete the required form and place it in the Sacristy no later than March 15. 412 OLPH Page 1 The Lenten Season Lent is a penitential season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Do you need to be more prayerful, more generous or more forgiving; can you reconcile with someone? The point is to grow spiritually. So, if you don't pray enough, don't just give up dessert - set aside time for prayer each day. La Cuaresma La Cuaresma es un tiempo especial de purificación, donde oramos, ayunamos, y nos arrepentimos de nuestros pecados. ¿Necesitas orar más? ¿Ser más generoso/a? ¿Necesitas perdonar y reconciliarte con alguien? El propósito de la Cuaresma es crecer espiritualmente. Dedique tiempo diario para la oración. Lenten Reflections Every week during Lent, we will have prayers and meditations on the Sunday Mass readings to enrich your Lenten journey. Join us: Saturday’s at 4:30 p.m. Sunday’s after the 8:30 a.m. Mass Feast of Saint Patrick, Bishop Tuesday, March 17 Saint Patrick was born in Scotland around 385. At the age of 14, he was captured by a raiding party and taken to Ireland to tend sheep. During his captivity he turned to God in prayer and, as a young adult, he studied for the priesthood. Later, Patrick became a Bishop. He preached the Gospel and converted many throughout Ireland for over 40 years. He died in 461 and is the Patron Saint of Ireland. Feast of Saint Joseph Thursday, March 19 We know that St. Joseph: came from the royal lineage of King David, was the chaste husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was the foster father of Jesus, a carpenter, and a righteous man. He is the patron saint of: the universal Church, of fathers, the dying, and of social justice. In honor of his feast day, we will distribute St. Joseph’s pastries after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Rectory. Volunteers Needed Holy Thursday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. We are requesting volunteers for the washing of the feet ceremony on Holy Thursday. If you would like to participate, please call Sister Margaret in the Rectory. Lenten Regulations Abstinence: All Catholics who have reached their 14th year are bound to abstain totally from meat on all Fridays during Lent. Fasting: All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive, are also bound to observe the law of fasting on Good Friday. This practice involves limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Light sustenance may be taken on two other occasions in the course of the day. Easter Duty: After they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, all the faithful are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during the Easter season unless for a good reason - it is fulfilled at another time during the year. Parish Planning Council During our last PPC meeting, on February 24th, we discussed: the upcoming Bread and Soup Supper and our annual Ministry Fair. If you have anything that you wish to be brought up at an upcoming meeting, please drop a note off at the Rectory. Consecrated Religious Life Vocations Fair Ave Maria Catholic Academy 158-20 101 St, Howard Beach, NY 11414 Tel: 917-836-4985 Sunday, March 22 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. A unique opportunity to learn more about Religious Communities serving in the Catholic Church, and an opportunity for you or someone you know to consider exploring these communities. Christ is Risen Art Contest Youth Easter Art Contest: Students in grades 1-12, living or studying in Brooklyn or Queens are invited to prepare for Easter this year by participating in the annual Christ is Risen Art Contest organized by the Tablet Newspaper and sponsored by the Archbishop John Hughes Knights of Columbus. Full details: thetablet.org/Christ-is-risen-2015. For more information, call Antonina Zielinska, at 718-517-3132 The cardboard “rice bowls”, available at the entrances of the church, are the “vessels” we can use to put in our spare change or whatever monies you can live without and someone in poverty needs to live. Won’t you please take a “rice bowl” and put it in a visible place in your home or office during Lent? No matter the amount, at the end of Lent, it will be collected and given to those in need. Take one home today! 412 OLPH Page 2 Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis - March 2015 Mr. Luis Rivera, Director of Faith Formation Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM. - 6:00 PM Children’s Liturgy: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. All elementary school age children are encouraged to participate. RCIA: RCIA meets Sundays at 1:00 p.m.; Young Adults meet Wednesday’s at 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Luis Rivera in the Rectory. RICA: Todavía estamos aceptando candidatos para el grupo de Rito de Iniciación Cristiana, para Adultos que necesitan algunos de los sacramentos. Para mas información, contacte el Señor Rivera en la Casa Parroquial. Universal: Scientists. That those involved in scientific research may serve the well-being of the whole human person. Evangelization: Contribution of Women. That the unique contribution of women to the life of the church may be recognized always. Boy Scouts Troop 105 & Cub Scouts Pack 105 Meetings every Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the school hall and lower church. Contact Donald Bailey (646) 378-8445. ———————————————————————- Coffee Social In celebration of our Ministry Fair, our monthly coffee social will be held on Sunday, March 22 after all the Masses, in the church basement. —————————————————————Divine Mercy Devotion Anne Farrell, Johanna Alagna, Herbert Atwell, Anthony Avello, Donna Como, Jean DeStefano, Eva D’Addona, Douglas Farrell, Homira Farrell, Claude Germain Sr., Valentino Guzman, Charles Halloran, Eric Kartezer, Marie Loughlin, Angelina Macchia, Robin McAdam, Dylan Patrick, Linda Pocher, Sean Thacher, Mauricio Morales, Denis Gomes, Rose Taddonio, Florence Gibbs, Winston Gibbs, Terry Costa, Bartolo Manzella, Gloria De LaRosa, Michele Rufrano, Claudia Kwaak, Raymond Siuchock, Mary Healy, Lillian Simon, Cindy Rains, James Doody, Joseph Rampino, Anthony Gomes, Maria Vega, Serge Germain, Anthony Martiney, Marciano Jacela, Valentino Guzman, Bing Suarez, Conrad Felix, Fatima Coporan, Baby Ben Mauretich, Tricia Sinanan, Ben Mutrich, Sylvia Quevedo, Dorothy Eosefow, Marino Rosales. Pray for Our Service Men and Women Gilberto Colón-Berrios, U.S. Army, Iraq David Colón-Berrios, U.S. Army, Africa Joshua Thomas Cisneros, U.S. Navy, Spain Sgt. Álvaro De Los Salas, U.S. Army SK-3 Devin Valentín, U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Kevin Groom, U.S. Air Force A1C Tara Kernahan, U.S. Air Force, South Korea William Marc Cahil, U.S. Army Capt. Marcus P. Wong, U.S. Army, Iraq Cpl. Joel Adam Basile, U.S. Marines, Afghanistan Sgt. Lionel Semón, U.S. Army, Iraq Jonathyn Polanco, P.F.C. USMC Lt. Robinson Arana, Army Reserve, Afghanistan PFC Ron Evans, U.S. Army Melissa Melendez, U.S. Navy Yovanny Rodriguez, U.S. Navy Sgt. Daniel, London, U.S. Army, Afghanistan Lt. Agustus Harillal, USAF, Afghanistan Joshuany Lopez, Air Force, Texas Join us in praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy every 2nd Sunday at 10:15 a.m. in the Church. Next prayer gathering, Sunday, April 12. ———————————————————————- Holy Spirit Prayer Group (English) Meetings held every Thursday at 7:00 pm, in the lower church. ———————————————————————- Secular Franciscan Order Meetings every 4th Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the lower Sacristy. Next meeting, March 22. ———————————————————————- The Golden Agers st Meetings every 1 & 3rd Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Rectory. Next meeting, March 18. ———————————————————————- English Choir Contact our Organist and Music Director, Ivan Guevara, after Mass. Rehearsals held every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. —————————————————–—–———-— The Holy Name Society HNS Mass is every 2nd Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Next HNS Mass, April 12. Meetings held every 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory. Next meeting, April 13. ——————————————————————— AA Meetings Every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in the lower Church. Al-Anon for Family & Friends of Alcoholics Meetings every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Rectory basement. Entrance: stairway on the south side of the Rectory Gamblers Anonymous Meetings every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the lower Church. Use the side entrance near the Sacristy. MARCH 50/50 RAFFLE WEEKLY COLLECTION Winning Ticket: Red# 423544 Prize = $101 Weekend of March 8th, 2015 Envelopes: 229 Collection: $5,804 Please call the Rectory to claim your prize. 412 OLPH Page 3 Circulo de Oración Carismático Getsemaní Te invita a participar en la oración y alabanza en comunidad. Nos reunimos todos los lunes en la Capilla del sótano comenzando a las 7:00 p.m. con el Santo Rosario. ¡No te lo pierdas! ——————————————————————— Devoción a la Divina Misericordia Te invitamos a participar en la devoción a la “Divina Misericordia” que celebramos el ultimo sábado del mes a las 7:00 p.m. en la Capilla del sótano. La próxima reunión será el sábado, 28 de marzo. ¡Acompáñenos! Si usted desea compartir la Palabra de Dios, o que se le lleve la oración de la Divina Misericordia a su hogar o a un enfermo, favor de contactar a: Martha Lascano al (718) 843-1212 /1213 María Sánchez (718) 641-2479. ——————————————————————— Cofradía del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Invitamos a todos los feligreses a participar en la devoción al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. Celebramos la Hora Santa el primer viernes de cada mes a las 8:00 p.m., y la Santa Misa el primer domingo del mes a las 12:00 p.m.. Al finalizar la Santa Eucaristía, nos reunimos en el sótano de la Iglesia. ¡Acompáñenos! Annual Pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy Shrine Stockbridge, Massachusetts Peregrinación Anual al Santuario de la Divina Misericordia en Stockbridge, Massachussetts Sunday, April 12 / domingo, 12 de abril Departure / Salida: 7:00 a.m. Leaving from our parish - Salida de Nuestra Parroquia Tickets / Boletos: $50 pp (includes breakfast / incluye desayuno) For more information, call / Para mas información, llame: María Díaz at 646-436-2675 Carmen Gómez at 347-636-6962 Pray for Vocations ¡Oren por las Vocaciones! That God, who is rich in mercy, will bless those called by Jesus to serve Him and His Church as priests, deacons, and in the consecrated life. - We pray to the Lord. Cuarto Domingo de Cuaresma Tanto amó Dios al mundo… (Juan 3, 16) ¿Con qué podríamos comparar el amor de Dios? ¿Quién podría sumergirse hasta sus profundidades o encumbrarse a sus alturas? Cuando Dios se reveló a Moisés, se identificó con su atributo más sobresaliente: “¡Yo soy el Señor, el Señor Dios, compasivo y clemente, paciente, misericordioso y fiel!” (Éxodo 34, 6-7). ¿Quién podría comprender semejante bondad? ¿Hay algo en la tierra o en el cielo que se le parezca? Tan potente es el amor de Dios que el pecado y la iniquidad no lo resisten. Así también nosotros, si negamos o rechazamos la fuerza de este amor, corremos el peligro de separarnos de él y sufrir la muerte física y espiritual. El amor de Dios es más poderoso que la muerte misma, porque “Dios es tan misericordioso y nos amó tanto, que nos dio vida juntamente con Cristo cuando todavía estábamos muertos a causa de nuestros pecados” (Efesios 2, 4-5). Gracias a Jesús, tenemos acceso al insondable amor del Padre. La muerte y la resurrección de Cristo son las revelaciones supremas del amor divino. Jesús nos ha redimido del pecado y de las tinieblas y nos ha dado una vida nueva e incorruptible en el Espíritu. Si creemos en el inmenso amor del Padre, ¿por qué a veces Dios nos parece tan lejano? ¿Por qué nos parecen tan abstractas las verdades de nuestra fe? Dios es generoso en amor, pero nos llama a corresponderle ese amor renunciando al pecado y poniéndonos bajo el resplandor de su luz. Nuestro peor enemigo es el pecado en el mundo y también en nuestro corazón. Nadie que disfrute de la oscuridad busca la luz, pero si renunciamos al pecado y nos acercamos a Cristo, él disipa las tinieblas y nos resucita a la vida eterna. El segundo impedimento más grande para conocer la plenitud del amor de Dios es el desconocimiento de su amor y de las verdades de nuestra salvación. 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