July 20, 2014

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
25-02 80th Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Telephone (718) 899-2801 Fax (718) 429-6404
Parish Web Site: www.olfatimaparish.org
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Rectory Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 am-12Noon, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Evenings: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm / Sun. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Rev. Msgr. John E. Mahoney, Pastor
Rev. Michael Udoh, In Residence and Part Time Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Breen, P.E.
Rev. Edwin H. Lozada, In Residence
Rev. Patrick J. Frawley, In Residence
Rev. James Fedigan S.J., In Residence
Deacon Marco Lopez, Permanent Deacon
Ms. Leslie De Paz, Financial Secretary
Mrs. Anna Maria Mejia, Parish Secretary
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday Liturgy
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am
9:15 am - Family Liturgy (Sept. - May)
12:00 pm
5:30 pm
Weekdays:
Monday thru Friday
7:00 am & 8:30 am
Saturday - 8:30 am
First Fridays and Holy Days - As announced in the Bulletin
INFANT BAPTISMS
For children under 8 years of age, the sacrament is celebrated the
FIRST Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. The parents must register in
the parish office at least 3 weeks prior to the baptism. Both parents
and godparents are expected to attend one catechetical session in
advance, on the Tuesday before the baptism, at 7:00 pm.
SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Before being fully initiated into the sacramental life of the Church,
children over the age of 8 will need catechetical preparation through
the RCIC process. Teenagers and adults will participate in separate
RCIA processes.
CONFIRMATION and COMMUNION
For those already baptized, preparation for these Sacraments will take
place according to the person’s age and knowledge of the Catholic
Faith. For further information contact the Office of Faith Formation
Program.
MARRIAGES
Couples should contact the parish office at least six months in
advance to make the proper arrangements for the Sacrament of
Matrimony.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Please contact the parish office.
Mrs. Cassie Zelic, School Principal
25-38 80th Street 429-7031
Sister Patricia Reills PBVM, Pastoral Associate &
Director of Faith Formation
25-02 80th Street 457-3457
Mrs. Josephine Sanges, Director of Music
Mr. Stephen Smith, Principal Organist
Mr. José Aquino, Trustee
Mr. John Blaney, Trustee
HORARIO DE MISAS en español
Domingo
10:30am
Jueves
7:00pm
Dias Festivos: Se publica en el boletín.
EL BAUTISMO DE NIÑOS
Solamente para los niños menores de los 8 años de edad, se celebra
el sacramento el SEGUNDO y el CUARTO domingo del mes a las
2:00pm. Es preciso que los padres se inscriban en la parroquia por
lo menos tres semanas antes del bautismo. Ambos padres y padrinos
deberán asistir a una instrucción catequética, la noche del Martes
anterior al bautizo a las 7:00 pm.
SACRAMENTOS DE LA INICIACION CRISTIANA
Con el propósito de participar plenamente en la vida sacramental de
la Iglesia, los niños mayores de los 8 años de edad, necesitarán
prepararse en el proceso de Iniciación Cristiana Para Niños. Los
jóvenes y los adultos se preparán separadamente en el proceso del
RICA.
CONFIRMACION Y COMUNION
La preparación para estos Sacramentos se cumple según la edad de
la persona y su conocimiento de la Fe Católica. Para más información comunicarse con la Oficina de Formación de la Fe.
MATRIMONIOS
La pareja deberá hacer su solicitud en el despacho pastoral por los
menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda, para entrevistarse
con el sacerdote e iniciar la preparación matrimonial.
UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS
Comunicarse con el despacho pastoral.
RECONCILIATION
A priest is available for Confessions on Saturday afternoon from
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. You can also make an individual appointment.
RECONCILIACION
El Sacramento se celebra semanalmente los sábados de las 3:30 a las
4:30 pm. También se puede fijar una cita para la Confesión otro día
de la semana con un sacerdote.
PARISH DEVOTIONS
Our Lady of Fatima Novena and Rosary
Monday 7:30 pm
DEVOCION EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO
Ultimo Viernes de cada mes.
6:00 pm - Confesiones - Rosario - Novena
7:00 pm - Misa
First Friday: Exposition 10:00 am / Holy Hour 6:30pm, followed
by Benediction & Mass at 7:30 pm.
SATURDAY, JULY 19
8:30 am - Purgatorial Society
5:00 pm - Joseph & Rose Avitabile
SUNDAY, JULY 20
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
10:30 am - Ali Caceres Arata
12:00 pm - Mary Fabrizi
5:30 pm - Anna Vida
MONDAY, JULY 21
7:00 am - Frances Scarabino
8:30 am - Lucille Pawiak (Birthday)
TUESDAY, JULY 22
7:00 am - Louise M. Mahoney
8:30 am - Michael Petralia (Living)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
7:00 am - Angela & Mary Grilli
8:30 am - Dan Tomaselli
THURSDAY, JULY 24
7:00 am - Lillian & Herman Rabins
8:30 am - Ilda Fahey
7:00 pm - Misa Comunitaria
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — You taught your people that those who
are just must likewise be kind (Wisdom 12:13, 16-19).
Psalm — Lord, you are good and forgiving (Psalm 86).
Second Reading — The Spirit comes to aid us in our
weakness (Romans 8:26-27).
Gospel — Jesus proposes parables to the crowds, teaching
them of the reign of God (Matthew 13:24-43 [24-30]).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Mi 6:1-4, 6-8; Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16bc-17, 21
Tuesday:
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 85:2-8
Wednesday:
Jer 1:1, 4-10; Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, 15, 17
Thursday:
Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13; Ps 26:6-7ab, 8-11
Friday:
2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; Mt 20:20-28
Saturday:
Jer 7:1-11; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11
Sunday:
1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Ps 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Lawrence of Brindisi
St. Mary Magdalene
St. Bridget
St. Sharbel Makhlūf
St. James
Ss. Joachim and Anne
FRIDAY, JULY 25
7:00 am - Mary Barrington
8:30 am - Jennie & Vito Inserra
7:00 pm - Misa Divino Niño
SATURDAY, JULY 26
8:30 am - Anna Mele
5:00 pm - Loretta Nicotra
SUNDAY, JULY 27
8:00 am - For the People of the Parish
10:30 am - Griselda Marin
12:00 pm - Judith Pinos
5:30 pm - Deceased Scocozza & Alio Family
Please pray for the sick: Wayne Warren,
Alex & Olivia Murillo, Margaret Grabowski,
Antonio Carlos & Edmeia Gimenez, Ricky
Zamora, Guillermo Morales, Dominga Casas
Please pray for the deceased: Jon Edison Mejia
Ceballos, Luciana Nevarez, Josefina & Juanita
Valentin, Katherine Di Carpio, Gloria Eva Alferez
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Tenemos la esperanza bien fundada de
que se nos perdonarán nuestros pecados (Sabiduría 12:13)
Salmo - Tú, Señor, eres bueno y clemente (Salmo 86 [85]).
Segunda lectura — Cuando no sabemos qué pedir, el Espíritu ruega por nosotros (Romanos 8:26-27).
Evangelio — El Hijo de Hombre siembra buena semilla,
que son los hijos del reino (Mateo 13:24-43).
PRO-LIFE CORNER – “The real question today is not when human life begins, but, what is the value of
human life? The abortionist who reassembles the arms and legs of a tiny baby to make sure all its parts
have been torn from its mother’s body can hardly doubt whether it is a human being. The real question
for him and for all of us is whether that tiny human life has a God-given right to be protected by the
law–the same right we have.” Ronald Reagan
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 20, 2014
Those who are just must be kind.
Que el justo sea humano.
— Wisdom 12:19
PARISH GRAND RAFFLE
The Drawing for our Parish Grand Raffle will take place TODAY after the 12 Noon Mass at
about 1:15 P.M. in the Fatima Room of the rectory. Raffle tickets may be purchased after the
Masses and at the rectory. Please buy a ticket ($20) and help the parish. YOU could be ONE
OF THE THREE WINNERS!
PARROQUIA GRAND RIFA
El sorteo de la Gran Rifa de nuestra parroquia tendrá lugar hoy después de la 12 del mediodía la misa
en aproximadamente 1:15 PM en la Sala de Fátima de la rectoría. Boletos de la rifa pueden ser adquiridos después de las Misas y en la rectoría. Por favor, comprar un boleto de ($20) y asi ayudaras a la
parroquia. Usted podría ser uno de los tres ganadores!
COLLECT IONS
July 13, 2014 - $4,906.00
Poor Box - $130.00
July 14, 2013 - $5,111.00
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
CONGRATULATIONS– WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL IN PLEDGES, BUT WE WANT TO GO WAY, WAY
OVER THE GOAL! Our sincere thanks for your generosity during the 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal. Your
gifts and pledges will have a lasting impact on or ability to serve the People of God here in Brooklyn and
Queens.
As of July 14th our parish had 169 pledges for a total of $59,058 which represents 109.6% of our parish goal
($53,901). Of this amount, $47,723 has already been paid. This means that about 16% of our registered parish
families have already pledged almost 100% of our parish goal! Your generosity is crucial to providing vital pastoral,
charitable and educational ministries throughout the Diocese and all gifts, great or small, help us to do God’s work.
We thank ALL who have pledged so far and urge every family to make an effort to support the Appeal.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL MONIES RECEIVED OVER THE GOAL WILL BE RETURNED TO THE PARISH
AND WILL ASSIST US IN MEETING OUR MANY EXPENSES. WE STILL NEED 77 ADDITONAL PLEDGES TO
EQUAL LAST YEAR’S TOTAL OF 242. PLEASE HELP US!!
May God bless each one of us for responding to this call with so much enthusiasm and generosity!
SUMMER MISSION APPEAL
The Annual Summer Mission Appeal will take place at all the Masses this weekend, July 19-20.
The Appeal Collection will be taken on behalf of the Passionist Missions.
PARISH CALENDAR
Any parish groups or organizations that were unable to attend last Monday’s Calendar Meeting are reminded to submit
their dates for 2014-2015 to the rectory office, c/o Msgr. Mahoney or Anna Maria so that they can be included on the
parish calendar.
CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL
Cualquiera de los grupos parroquiales que no pudieron asistir al Calendario de reuniones de el lunes pasado se les
recuerda presentar sus fechas para 2014-2015 a la oficina de la rectoría, c/o mons. Mahoney o Anna Maria, para que
puedan ser incluidos en el calendario de la parroquia.
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Dear Parishioners,
This Sunday I am turning over this space to our long-time Parish Music Director,
Josephine Sanges, who has an important message to share with all of you.
“Dear Parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima,
In the 26 years that I have had the privilege to work here at Our Lady of
Fatima so many wonderful memories come to mind, far too many to mention.
In that time I have been very fortunate to work for kind and generous pastors,
Msgr. Breen, Msgr, Brennan and Msgr. Mahoney, each having always been
very supportive of me and of Music Ministry in our parish. The priests, the
parish staff, Stephen Smith, the members of our parish choirs, and parishioners
here at Our Lady of Fatima have become an extended family to me throughout
my time here, and for that I will always be grateful. Life presents itself with many new challenges
along the way, and with those challenges, change is inevitable. I have recently accepted the position
of Director of Music at my home parish of Notre Dame beginning September 1st. I have always
considered Our Lady of Fatima a second home and leaving here is so very bitter sweet. Please keep
me in your prayers as I will keep you in mine. I will always remember Our Lady
of Fatima with great fondness. Never stop singing!”
Josephine Sanges
I am quite certain that all of you want to join me in expressing our heartfelt thanks to
Josephine Sanges for her many years of dedicated and faithful service here at Our Lady of
Fatima. Her extraordinary voice has always graced and enriched our parish liturgies. She has
worked tirelessly with our choirs and has served as a generous, cooperative and supportive
member of our Pastoral Staff. She has been a vitally important part of our parish life and,
although we sincerely wish her well in her new position, we know that we will miss her very,
very much! It is my hope that sometime in September we will have a Farewell Celebration for
Josephine to express our gratitude. With her gracious assistance I have begun to interview
candidates for the position of Parish Music Director. Josephine, please know that our prayers
go with you and that you will always have a special place in all of our hearts!
Msgr. Mahoney
MONSIGNOR BREEN
We wish to announce that Msgr. Edward Breen, our Pastor Emeritus, who faithfully served as the third Pastor of
Our Lady of Fatima from 1987-2004, has officially moved to the Bishop Mugavero Residence for Senior Priests in
Douglaston, as of last Monday, June 16th. We wish Msgr. Breen many happy and healthy years and promise him our
prayers. Msgr. Breen’s address is: 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY 11362
MONSEÑOR BREEN
Deseamos comunicarles que Mons. Edward Breen, nuestro Pastor Emérito, quien sirvió fielmente como el tercer
párroco de Nuestra Señora de Fátima 1987-2004, se ha trasladado oficialmente a la Residencia Obispo Mugavero
para Sacerdotes Mayores en Douglaston, a partir del pasado lunes, 16 de junio. Le deseamos a Monseñor Breen
muchos años felices y saludables y prometemos tenerlo en nuestras oraciones.
La dirección de Mons. Breen es: 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY 11362
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Queridos Feligreses:
Este domingo estoy dejando este espacio para nuestra directora de Musica de la
Parroquia, Josephine Sanges, que tiene un mensaje muy importante para compartir con
todos ustedes.
“Queridos feligreses de Nuestra Señora de Fátima,
En los 26 años que he tenido el privilegio de trabajar aquí en Nuestra Señora
de Fátima muchos maravillosos recuerdos vienen a la mente, demasiados para
mencionar. En ese tiempo he sido muy afortunada de trabajar para párrocos
generosos como Monseñor Breen, Monseñor Brennan y Monseñor Mahoney,
cada uno siempre ha sido un gran apoyo para mí y el Ministerio de Música de
nuestra parroquia. Los sacerdotes, el personal de la parroquia, Stephen Smith,
los miembros de nuestros coros parroquiales y feligreses aquí en Nuestra Señora
de Fátima se han convertido en una gran familia para mí a lo largo de estos años, y por eso siempre
voy a estar agradecida. La vida se presenta con muchos nuevos desafíos en el camino, y con esos
desafíos, el cambio es inevitable. He aceptado recientemente el cargo de Directora de Música en mi
parroquia de Notre Dame comenzando el 1 de septiembre. Siempre he considerado que Nuestra
Señora de Fátima es mi segunda casa y el salir de aquí es un poco agridulce. Por favor, tengan me
en sus oraciones como yo los seguiré teniendo en la mía. Siempre recordare a Nuestra Señora de
Fátima con un gran cariño. Nunca dejen de cantar! “
Josephine Sanges
Estoy bastante seguro de que todos quieren unirse conmígo para expresar nuestro
más sincero agradecimiento a Josephine Sanges por sus muchos años de dedicación y fiel
servicio aquí en Nuestra Señora de Fátima. Su extraordinaria voz siempre ha honrado y
enriquecido nuestras liturgias parroquiales. Ella trabajó incansablemente con nuestros coros
y ha servido como una generosa, colaboradora y solidaria miembro de nuestro personal
Pastoral. Ella ha sido una parte muy importante de nuestra vida parroquial y, aunque sinceramente le deseamos lo mejor en su nuevo puesto, sabemos que la vamos a extrañar
muchísimo! Vamos a tener una celebración en septiembre de despedida para Josephine para
expresarle nuestra gratitud. Con su ayuda amable he empezado a entrevistar a candidatos
para el cargo de Director de Musica Parroquial. Josephine, tú siempre estaras en nuestras
oraciones y tendrás un lugar muy especial en todos nuestros corazones!
Mons. Mahoney
FATHER JACK NEWELL
Father Jack is doing fairly well and sends his regards to all. Since his doctor does not want
him to drive he has begun to celebrate Mass at Our Lady of Victory Church in Floral Park,
which is within easy walking distance for him. All of us here at Our Lady of Fatima send
Father Jack or love and prayers.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS!
CLASES BIBLICAS
Habra clases Biblicas en español los viernes, 1 de Agosto, 8 de Agosto, 15 de Agosto y 22 de Agosto
en el sótano de la Rectoría, Salón de Fatima de 7:00 PM a 9:00 PM.
115TH PRECINT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Invites you to their Annual National Nite Out on August 5, 2014 from 6-9 PM
At Northern Boulevard, Jackson Heights, NY
Entertainment, Food Served, Music DJ Gully
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
763 President St. Brooklyn, NY 11215
Calling all alumni of St. Francis Xavier School for the Celebration of the 100th Anniversary/Reunion
Sunday, September 21, 2014 Mass starts at 12:15 PM
Please Contact the school (718) 857-2559
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL GIVES BACK
Our Lady of Fatima should share in the profits. For each car, truck or van, running or not.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $50/100 per vehicle. Maybe
you don’t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected
vehicle in their driveway that they would like to dispose of.
Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at (718) 491-2525. Thanks for your participation!
Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage - March 12-20, 2015
500th Anniversary—St. Therese of Avila
Visiting Fatima, Lisbon, Avila, Madrid, Segovia, Toledo
Bishop Octavio Cisneros, Spiritual Director
For brochure call Lucille, Regine Tours 1-800-Catholic x208
We are pleased to inform you that the following members of our parish have earned the
Honor Roll Status for the second semester at the following school:
St. John’s Prep School
Sylvia Acuna
Emily Fabrizi
Carlos Lindao
Stephanie Panama
Janne Vu
Janelle Williams
THE DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2014
Class 1: Saturday, September 27th, 2014
Time: 9:30 am—4:00 pm
Call today 631– 360-9720
Driver Education Consultants
The cost is $45.00 per person.
This Course will be held at:
Our Lady of Fatima
25-02 80 Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Our Lady of Fatima Parish will soon be introducing the option of ON-LINE GIVING to our parishioners.
The Passionist Missionaries goal is to promote the memory of
the Passion of Jesus Christ by witnessing and preaching to the
sufferings of our time. Through their projects in Kenya, they are
able to evangelize and promote integral human development.
Their projects involve programs and activities for alleviating poverty and foster
social justice and economic empowerment of the communities they serve. They
have 40 seminarians, they run two orphanages with 70 orphans, and they support
poor widows in their missions. They organize and preach retreats for both religious and lay Faithful. Your generous support continues their mission affecting
a positive change in people's daily lives and the hope for a better tomorrow.
This weekend of July 19&20 we will have Fr. Gilbert Omolo, cp, a Passionist
priest from Kenya share with us his mission story.
SUMMER PARISH SUPPORT
Please continue your financial support of the parish over the summer! We need your help to ensure the financial
health and stability of YOUR PARISH!
NOW AVAILABLE!
¡AHORA DISPONIBLE!
Online-Giving
Online-Giving
Una opción para donar en línea.
An option for you to donate to
church collections just as easily as
when you pay your bills online.
Usted ahora puede donar en línea a las
colectas de la iglesia. Es tan fácil como pagar
en línea sus facturas por servicios o compras.
For more information check the flyers
available inside the church
Mas información buscar los volantes
adentro de la Iglesia
PARISH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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GRAND RAFFLE DRAWING
Sunday, July 20th at 1:00 P.M.
FOURTH ANNUAL PARISH GOLF OUTING
Monday, September 22nd
WELCOME to our 4th Annual
Our Lady of Fatima Church
Golf Classic
Monday, September 22nd, 2014
CLEARVIEW PARK GOLF COURSE
Golf Registration: 10:30 - 11:00 A.M.
B.B.Q. for Golfers: 11:00 A.M. - 12 P.M.
Golf Starts at 12 Noon
Golfers: $175.00 per golfer
Includes Greens fees, golf cart, BBQ and Dinner
Dinner only (6:00 PM - 8:00 P.M.) - $50.00
Signage:
Hole Sponsorships: @$150
Hole in One Co-Sponsorships $200
Longest Drive Co-Sponsorships $150
Closest to pin Co-Sponsorships $150
Table Sponsorships @$300
Event Co-Sponsorships @$500
Dinner Co-Sponsorsihps @$500
Donations of raffle prizes are greatly appreciated and acknowledged.
Contact:
Bernard Smyth @ 917-361-0421
John Blaney @ 917-440-1056
_______________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE PRINT
Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
Phone # Home/Business: ____________________ Cell: _________________
#______ of Golfers @$175
Total: $ _________________
Please list the names of Golfers on reverse side.
#______ Dinner only @$50
Total: $ ________________
Sponsorship: Select from above:_____________________ $ __________
Please make your check to Our Lady of Fatima Church and return to:
Our Lady of Fatima Church
25-02 80th Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Thank You!