Bulletin
Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time

October 11, 2009

The word of God is living and effective,
sharper than any two-edged sword.
    - Hebrews 4:12a

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Mass Intentions for the Week

SUNDAY - October 11, 2009
7:00 AM For the People
8:00 AM Angelina Bruno
9:00 AM Norma Kane
10:00 AM Holy Name Society –To End Abortion
11:00 AM Theresa Venditto
12:00 PM Oris DelCasale
1:00 PM Ginetta & Felice DeMartis

MONDAY - October 12, 2009
7:00 AM Enzo Izzo
8:00 AM Mario Cerasuolo
9:00 AM Pvt. George A. Cottone

TUESDAY - October 13, 2009
7:00 AM Antonio Scariogni
8:00 AM Dr. Charles Hill
9:00 AM Cannistraci & Filitti Families

WEDNESDAY- October 14, 2009
7:00 AM Msgr. Luigi Marie Dies
8:00 AM Anna Maria Feola
9:00 AM Michael O’Brien & Ann McKenzie

THURSDAY - October 15, 2009
7:00 AM Frank & Carlotta Ippolito
8:00 AM Laura Montelone
9:00 AM Anthony Lento & Carmella & Joseph Aiello

FRIDAY - October 16, 2009
7:00 AM Mary & Lawrence Weckbach
8:00 AM Tami, Francesca & Giacomo Caltabellotta
9:00 AM Domingo & Francisco J. Llaurador

SATURDAY - October 17, 2009
8:00 AM Antonino & Josephina Anello
9:00 AM Concetta & Nocola Rutigliano
5:30 PM Antonio Scotti

SUNDAY - October 18, 2009
7:00 AM For the People
8:00 AM Giuseppe & Maria Tramontana & Rose Gloria
9:00 AM Petar Kraljic
10:00 AM Leone Scoca
11:00 AM Donato Martuccio
12:00 PM Lucia & Pietro Gadaleta & Giuseppe Caputo
1:00 PM Salvatore Costa

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The Vigil Light Burning Near The Tabernacle
This Week Is In Memory Of:
Joseph Savino, Jr.

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REST IN PEACE
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord

Angerame & Manfredi Family
Erminia Bastone
Edward Benigno
Aniello Bosso
Philip & Mary Capozzola
John & Fanny Carlantone
Annette & Rocco Casamassine
Mary & Cesidio Cugini & Monica Erdman
Gaetano D’Arco
Ronald Darminio
Rose & Paul DeFonzo
Lena Delgrosso-Dubrowski
Joseph & Jessie Delia
Joseph Diana
Rocco DiBrino
Nicola DiBrino & Family
Joe DiFonzo
Mr. & Mrs. Nicola DiNunzio & Family
Robert Engel
Joseph & Ines Falcone & Rachel Panza
Antonio Fiume
Thomas, Jean & Anthony Furgiuele
Sotiri & Sotiria Harros
William Hlubik
Stephen & Helen Horvath
Irene D. Lauria
Antonio & Filomena Lauria
Liotti & Verna Families
Oliver Owen Mackin
Marchitello & DiCarlo Families
Ray Marchitello
George & Maria Marino
Louis J. Marketta
Charles & Angela Mattone
John Mazza & Dante Mazza
John Mendogni Jr.
Anna, Salvatore & Leonard Militello
Monte & Alzapiedi Families
Rosa Morelli & Filomena DiMeglio
Andrew &. Anna LoScalzo & Nicholas Sicilia
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
Joseph Savino Jr. & Ann & Joseph Savino Sr.
Carlo & Maria Scagnelli
John Scagnelli & Ida & Henry Malchodi
Dominic Schiano
John & Luisa Tambini
Frank Tieber & John Joerg
Mario Valente
Nunziato Valenti & Restifo Family
Leonard Viscardi & LoBello Family

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Words Of Wisdom
The spirit of wisdom, as we discover in today’s first reading, comes to those who pray for her. Wisdom, like the word of God, carries a message of consolation as well as of great challenge. The Letter to the Hebrews tells us that the word of God, infused with the wisdom of God, is “sharper than any twoedged sword.” We cannot shrink from the wisdom of God, or from the word that has the power to penetrate our hearts and minds. Jesus, the living word of God, the embodiment of wisdom, has strong, deeply penetrating words for the rich young man who comes to him seeking answers to his most profound questions. Just when the young man thought he had done enough to fulfill God’s commands, more was asked of him. This is no less true for us.

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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
Pro-Life Thought of the Week
Respect Life Sunday
"How is it possible to speak of the dignity of every human person when the killing of the weakest and most innocent is permitted?... In the name of what justice is the most unjust of discriminations practiced: some individuals are held to be deserving of defense and others are denied that dignity?"
     -Pope John Paul II
     The Right to Life and Europe, 1987

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Wedding Banns
First Announcement
Giovanni Venuto & Giula Giacinto
Timothy Broderick & Janine Penta
San Golin Golin & Tracey Ho

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TACHS—Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools
The examination will be held on Friday, Nov. 13th. Applications for the exam must be made by Oct. 22nd. For info call 866-618-2247.

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Open Houses
Iona Prep
10-17-09 1:00-3:00 PM

Salesian H.S.
10-17-09 12:00-3:00 PM

Dominican Acdy.
10-17-09 10:30-1:00 PM

Sacred Heart H.S.
10-17-09 11:00-2:00 PM

St.Raymonds(boys)
10-18-09 11:30-2:30 PM

Preston H.S.
10-18-09 2:20-3:30 PM

Stepinac H.S.
10-18-09 1:00-4:00 PM

St. Gabriel H.S.
10-24-09 12:00-3:00 PM

Cardinal Spellman
10-25-09 11:30-3:00 PM

Msgr. Scanlan
11-08-09 12:00-3:00 PM

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St. Clare’s Leisure Club
Announces a Trip to EMPIRE CASINO, Yonkers, New York on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. in front of St. Clare’s Church. $20 pp. for more info call Perri at 718-597-9282

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11th Annual Collection for Babies
*Sponsored by St. Clare’s Pro-Life Group*
Members of the St. Clare’s Pro-Life Group will be present before and after all Masses on Saturday, October 24th (5:30 pm Mass) and Sunday, October 25th, to accept new items of clothing for infants and their Mothers, as well as Diapers, Toys, Formulas, Bibs, Wipes, etc. for babies. Monetary Gifts will also be graciously accepted (Please make checks to cash).

All items and Money collected will be donated to various pro-Life Organizations to assist babies and their mothers during and after pregnancy.

This “charitable” and “spiritual” SPECIAL PRO-LIFE EVENT has been very successful over the past ten years here at St. Clare’s Parish, and we thank all who have supported this great “celebration of life”. We ask and pray for continued support this year; and also your prayers for a greater Respect for Life in our society. Thank You !!!

May God Always Bless All Our Efforts !!!

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Prayer For Life
O God, our Creator,
All life is in your hands
from conception until death.
Help us to cherish our children
and to reverence the awesome privilege
of our share in creation.
May all people live and die in dignity and love.
Bless those who defend the rights
of the unborn, the disabled and the aged.
Enlighten and be merciful toward those
who fail to love,
And give them peace.
Let freedom be tempered by responsibility,
integrity and morality.

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Christopher Columbus Day Parade
This Sunday, October 11, 2009, will be the “33rd Annual Columbus Day Parade” on Morris Park Avenue. Our own Mrs. Loretta Mangieri will be the Honorary Grand Marshall.

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World Mission Sunday
Next Sunday is World Mission Sunday. United with the Catholics of the world at the Table of the Lord, we recommit ourselves to our vocation, through Baptism, to be missionaries. Our prayers and Eucharistic celebration next Sunday are directed in a special way toward our brothers and sisters throughout the world who are waiting to hear the joyous “Good News” of Jesus. Our offerings, through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, will support the work and witness of those who selflessly give up all for the sake of our Lord and His Gospel-the local priests, Religious, and lay catechists who daily provide loving service to the poor and suffering of the Developing World.

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