Bulletin
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

March 16, 2008

God greatly exalted (Christ)
and bestowed on him the name
which is above every name.
    -Philippians 2:9

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Mass Intentions for the Week

SUNDAY, March 16, 2008
7:00 AM - For the People
8:00 AM - Giuseppe & Giuseppina Farrugio
9:00 AM - Teresa Panaroni
10:00 AM - Lombardi Family
11:00 AM - Giuseppe Castaldo
12:00 PM - Helen & Louis Perre
1:00 PM - Cristofaro Fiumara

MONDAY, March 17, 2008
7:00 AM - Bridget McHale
8:00 AM - Maria, Erminia & Michele DeMarco
9:00 AM - Silverio & Teresa D'Arco

TUESDAY, March 18, 2008
7:00 AM - Ralph Gianatasio
8:00 AM - Julia Anne O'Donnell
9:00 AM - Joseph Raia

WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2008
7:00 AM - Joseph Aceto Jr. & Joseph Aceto Sr.
8:00 AM - Giuseppe Mandarino
9:00 AM - Josephine Guido

THURSDAY, March 20, 2008
Holy Thursday
7:00 AM - Holy Thursday
8:00 AM - No Masses
9:00 AM - Morning Prayer
7:30 PM - Mass of the Lord's Supper

FRIDAY, March 21, 2008
Good Friday
7:00 AM - Good Friday
8:00 AM - No Masses
9:00 AM - Tenebrae Service

SATURDAY, March 22, 2008
Holy Saturday
8:00 AM - Holy Saturday-no masses
9:00 AM - Tenebrae Service
9:00 PM - Easter Vigil

SUNDAY, March 23, 2008
Easter Sunday
7:00 AM - Gary Seymour
8:00 AM - Pietro DiBrino
9:00 AM - Ciaccio & Marchese Families
10:00 AM - Robert McKenna & Nina & Santo LaSpina
11:00 AM - Nicola & Concetta Rutigliano & Giacinto Corvasce
12:00 PM - Pastorello, Carey & Coberg Families
1:00 PM - Dec. Mem. of Rywalt & DeRosa Fam.

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The Vigil Light Burning Near The Tabernacle
This Week Is In Memory Of:

Olga & Ralph Laddaga & Family

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REST IN PEACE
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord

Angerame & Manfredi Family
Edward Benigno
Aniello Bosso
Catello & Rose Buonocore
Philip & Mary Capozzola
John & Fanny Carlantone
Annette & Rocco Casamassine
Mary & Cesidio Cugini & Monica Erdman
Gaetano D'Arco
Ronald Darminio
Rose & Paul DeFonzo
Del Conte Family
Joseph & Jessie Delia
Joseph Diana
Nicola & Ursula DiBrino
Joe DiFonzo
Nicola & Gaetana DiNunzio & family
Robert Engel
Thomas, Jean & Anthony Furgiuele
William Hlubik
Oliver Owen Mackin
Ray Marchitello
Louis J. Marketta
Charles & Angela Mattone
John Mazza & Dante Mazza
John Mendogni Jr.
Rosa Morelli & Filomena DiMeglio
Antonio & Filomena Lauria
George P. Lombardo
Nicholas Sicilia & A. A. LoScalzo
Thomas McLaughlin
Francesco Mucciacciaro
Edith Napoli & Thorp Family
Italo "Norman" Peduzzi
Maria Perre
Louis Rebecchi & Family
Mario Recine
Helen & Martin Reilly
Edward & Theresa Rossi
Albert & Consiglia Rossi
Rosalia, Anthony & Joseph Rotante
Humbert John Russiello
Humbert James & Josephine Russiello
Chester Rywalt
Maria &Carlo Scagnelli
Concetta & Pietro Scagnelli
John Scagnelli & Ida & Henry Malchiodi
Dominic Schiano
John & Luisa Tambini
Frank Teiber & John Joerg
Mario Valente
Nunziato Valenti & Restifo Family
Leonard Viscardi & LoBello Family
Arthur & Rita Vetrano
Domenico Vetrano
Victims of Pan Am Flight 103

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Seeing Christ Clearly
We start today looking through the portals of Jerusalem, seeing crowds of people, cheering and waving palm branches in the air. The whole atmosphere is one of joy, triumph, and celebration. We can get distracted or enthralled by the scene, and not see clearly the features of Jesus as he enters. But our readings from Isaiah and Paul's letter to the Philippians clarify his features for us. He is the Suffering Servant, meek and mute before his captors and persecutors; he is the very image of the unseen God, yet will not clutch at equality with God before he endures his final confrontation in humility. Isaiah and Paul help us "behold the Lamb of God" before we hear the story of his final and greatest confrontation. It is important that we see Christ clearly before we hear the account of his passion, for we-his Body through baptism, the church-now bear his face. We must, with him, enter into this time of trial so we can, also with him, enter into his final triumph.

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ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM, O LORD
Msgr. Francis Cagnina
Rev. Vincent Taglienti
Rev. Leonard DiFalco
Deacon Joseph Weckbach
Rev. George A. Giammarino
Rev. Anthony D'Antonio
Msgr. Joseph J. Raimondo

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St. Clare's Pro-Life Group
"The life of man is sacred; no one may dare offend it."
     -Pope Paul VI

Parishioners Please Read:
A letter from His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan was sent to all parishes concerning a very serious matter before the State legislature. Gov. Spitzer has proposed a bill which would establish abortion as a "fundamental right" thereby allowing any non-physician to perform it. This proposal would also endanger the religious liberty of Catholic hospitals, social service agencies and schools. Please contact your State legislators about this proposed legislation "The Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act".

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Trip to Atlantic City
Claridge Casino, March 25, 2008
Bus leaves at 9 a.m. in front of St. Clare's Church.
For info, call Perri @ 718-597-9282

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Wedding Banns
Second Announcement
Nicholas DelPonte & Corinne Wargocki

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"Celebrate Marriage" Enrichment Day
April 12, 2009
St. Raymond's Church
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $30.00 per couple, lunch provided

We encourage all couples to take this opportunity and spend a day with your spouse, free from pressure, commitments and worry. Escape for a few hours and take the time your marriage deserves to deepen your love and bring more joy into your relationship.

This enrichment is beneficial to couples of all ages and years married. The day ends with renewal of vows. (Brochures are in the back of the Church)

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Trip to Showboat Casino, Atlantic City
Sponsored by The San Silverio Committee of Morris Park
April 5, 2008
Bus leaves 9:00 a.m. in front of St. Clare's Church
$30.00 per person
For more information call Angela at 347-204-8183

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Correction Re: Folk Mass
The Folk Mass will not take place today at 1 p.m. but rather on Easter Sunday, March 23rd at 1 p.m.

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Holy Week Services
Morning Prayer:
Mon. - Wed. 8:45 a.m.
Thurs. 9 a.m.

Holy Thursday:
Mar. 20th Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 p.m.
Adoration of the Eucharist until 11 p.m.

Good Friday:
Mar. 21st Passion of the Lord: 3:00 p.m.
Stations of the Cross in Italian at 1:30 p.m. and in English at 7:30 p.m.
Special Collection for the Holy Land.

Tenebrae Service:
Fri. and Sat. at 9 a.m.

Confession:
Mar. 21st at 8:00 p.m.
Mar. 22nd 3 - 4 p.m.

Easter Vigil:
Saturday, March 22nd at 9:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday:
Masses are at 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 a.m., 12 and 1 p.m.

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