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12th
SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
June -
Month Of The Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 22nd,
2008
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| +THOUGHTS FOR
SUNDAY’S GOSPEL+ The last two weeks’ Gospel readings have focused on the reasons why the Lord Jesus came among us to save the sinner and to call those same sinners into discipleship. This week, the Lord tells his disciples—and us—that this road of salvation and discipleship is not an easy one. We will be faced with hardships. In a society that often values the accumulation of wealth above all else, it is simply very hard to say ‘no” to that mentality and live lives as good stewards of all God’s gifts. We will suffer inner diversions. Others will fail to recognize the value we place on love of neighbor above all else. Even in the midst of hardship. Saint Paul reminds us that the grace of God and the gracious gift that is Jesus Christ will overflow for us. Let today’s scriptures both challenge us and offer us hope and grace. FEAST OF SAINTS PETER & PAUL—is celebrated on June 29th and is also the patronal feast of our Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul. The Church places before us saints of all types: apostles and prophets, rich and poor, women and men, married and unmarried. Today we focus on Saints Peter & Paul—men whose lives were marked by failure and disappointment. Remember that Paul began his career persecuting Christians and Peter denied three times that he even knew the Lord Jesus. Yet these men are real pillars upon which the Church is built. Just as they were called to holiness of life in spite of their failings, so, too, are we called to that same holiness. This day is a celebration of two human beings who struggled throughout their lives. Let us open our hearts to listen to God’s voice, even in the midst of our own struggles and failings. Let us pray that Saints Peter and Paul will intercede in our behalf. SPECIAL RAFFLE MAJOR FEAST BOOSTER DONORS SAINT BARTHOLOMEW ANNUAL FEAST DRAWING: SUNDAY, AUGUST 24th, 2008 (Winner need not be present to win.) GRAND PRIZE: 10% of Total Donor Contributions Donation: $100.00 Our Thanks to these donors: Albert Longo Joan Longo Angelo & Vita Tofani Mr. & Mrs. Paul Yacovone Holy Name Society Mr. & Mrs. Frank Spaziano CAM H.V.A.C. Ann Messuri Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. DiMaio Edward J. DiMartino, Jr. Henry & Bernice Pasquazzi |
+FROM THE
PASTOR’S DESK+ The coming week brings with it the celebration of two important feast days; that of St. John the Baptist on June 24th, and the other of Sts. Peter & Paul on June 29th—an example to all of us—all who were sinners like ourselves. but who overcame their faults and failings to become great followers of Christ and witnesses to His Gospel. No less is required of you and me. With God’s divine assistance we can do it. The coming weeks will also see work beginning on major exterior necessary repairs to the rectory. as well as to the heating and air conditioning system. Funds for these emergency repairs are being borrowed from the Diocese. That is why it is so urgent that parishioners be as generous as they can—in these trying economic times-in the weekly collection and in the special Second Collections of our Repairs Fund and our Extraordinary Expenses Fund. My thanks go out to so many of you who are trying to do just that. May others imitate your generosity! Father Mario will be away visiting his family in Italy from July 7th to August 7th. I’ll be carrying on also with the Mass in Spanish. We wish him a pleasant visit. To those of you away on vacation, have an enjoyable rest and relaxation, but please not a vacation from Sunday Mass Worship nor from daily prayer. Have a pleasant week and God bless you! FATHER ALFRED +CCD RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES+ Religion classes will begin in our parish on Saturday, September 27th for Grades 1-8. REGISTRATON AFTER ALL MASSES Weekend of June 21st & 22nd Weekend of June 28th & 29th Front Church Entrance —Registration fee is $40.00 per child—(If registering a child for the very first time, then a copy of the child’s Baptism certificate is needed.) GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING COMMUNION— “The Sacrament of Penance is instituted for all sinful members of the Church, especially those who have fallen into mortal sin. All mortal sins of which penitents. after a diligent self-examination, are conscious must be re- counted by them in confession. The confession of venial sins, although not strictly necessary, is nevertheless strongly recommended by the Church. It helps us form our conscience, fight evil tendencies and let ourselves be healed by Christ and progress in the life of the Spirit. “Anyone who desires to receive Christ in Eucharistic Communion must be in the state of grace. Anyone aware of having sinned mortally must not receive Communion without having received absolution in the Sacrament of Penance.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church) |
12th
SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
June -
Month Of The Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 22nd,
2008
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| MASSES FOR
JUNE 23—29 (Every Mass is offered for the faithful, living or dead. However the following are specifically remembered this week.) Monday, June 23 7:30 am - Donald F. Danti by parents Tuesday, June 24—Nativity of St. John the Baptist 7:30 am - Joseph Panaccione & Stephanie Ludvigson Wednesday, June 25 7:30 am - Luigi & Anna Pisaturo by daughters Thursday, June 26 7:30 am - Domenico Camarda by Rosanna Grillo Friday, June 27—St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop 7:30 am - Philip Anita & Michael Casacalenda by children Saturday, June 28—St. Irenaeus, Biship & Martyr 8:00 am - For the Intentions of Parishioners LORD’ S DAY MASSES 5:00 pm - Collective Mass Tolomeo Bucacci Linda DiBari Norma (Proia) Maddalena Henry Meola Thomas & Leon Ida Petronio by Dr. & Mrs. Petronio Lena Renza Vincent Zannini Sunday, June 29—Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles 8:00 am - Collective Mass John Gasbarro Lily laniero Ralph Lauro Anthony Moretti Jennie Sepe by family Policarpo Tag liaferri by family 9:30 am - Mass in Spanish 11:30 am - Michele Capuano by wife & family MEMORIALS FOR WEEK OF JUNE 23: Sanctuary Candle: IMO Donald F. Danti by sister Kathleen & family Altar Bread & Wine: IMO Donald F. Danti by brother Ronald & family BAPTIZED IN CHRIST: Jaseline Brashell Orellana—Dania Corazon Gomez FEAST SUGGESTIONS—At our recent Feast Meeting. a discussion was had regarding the rising cost of food items and the need to try to keep our food prices as low as possible. For example, the cost of a 50 lb. bag of flour will almost double. A suggestion was made that we invite parishioner to donate the $30.00 for a 50 lb. bag of flour. ..So anyone wishing to do so may contact the parish office. This way we might be able to keep our Feast food prices the same as last year. Our thanks to those who have already donated to the “Flour Fund”.... +UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS+ June 21/22 & 28129 —CCD Registration August 21-24 —PARISH FEAST & FESTIVAL September 21 —Trip to “Wine Country” November 1 & 2 —ANNUAL PARISH BAZAAR November 21st —Parish Turkey Trot SPECIAL COLLECTIONS IN JULY July 6 —COD Religious Parish Programs July 13—Church Repairs Fund July y 20—Ar Conditioning Fund July 27—Parish Extraordinary Expenses |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Tuesday, June 24-Eucharistic Day (Church is open from 12.00 Noon to 700 pm) Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy after 7:30 am Mass 7:00 pm - Novena Devotions & Benediction Wednesday, June 25 7:30 pm - St Vincent dePaul Meeting. RH Thursday, June 26 10:00 am - Legion of Mary, RH 7:30 pm - Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church Friday, June 27 6:00 pm - Last Youth Group Meeting Saturday, June 28 11.00 pm - Spanish Baptisms 4:15-4:45 pm - Confessions CCD Registration Grades 1-8 after 5:00 pm Mass Vestibule Sunday, June 29 CCD Registration Grades 1-8 after all Masses. Vestibule Second Collection: Air-Conditioning Fund +WEEKLY CHURCH SUPPORT’- ‘Everyone must give according to what he has inwardly decided—not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Cor 9:7) (Weekend of June 7-8) Envelopes & Loose Collection $4,312.00 Second Collection: Catholic Communication $542 00 ($5,000 Needed for weekly parish expenses) OUR THANKS—to our wonderful group of the Parish Ladies Guild for a very successful Flea Market, organized by Gloria Saritelli and “the Ladies”! In such a short time they raised for the parish the sum of $1,700.00! Our thanks to those who frequented the Flea Market and anyone who contributed in any way. God Bless you! MORE THANKS-to the men of our Parish Holy Name Society for contributing $500.00 to the parish from their limited fund raising activities. God bless you too! Other men of the parish: why not join this fine group2 FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST—St John the Baptist is such an important figure in the history of Christianity that we celebrate the solemnity of his birth on June 24th. The Gospel tells the fascinating story of the birth and naming of John the Baptist. Because he was the herald of the Lord, John the Baptist is an example for us VVe too are called to announce the coming of the Lord in the moments o everyday life EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, June 28 5:00 pm Rocco Bartolomucci, Sandra Weinzierl Sunday, June 29 8:00 am Charles Beaune, B J Dalma 11:30 am Sister Caroline, Sister Frederica LECTORS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, June 28 5:00 pm Doug Weinzierl Sunday, June 29 8:00 am Petrina Lauro 11:30 am Peter Marinucci ALTAR SERVERS’ SCHEDULE Saturday, June 28 5:00 pm Brittany Reale. Victoria Brynes Phil DePasquale Sunday, June 29 8:00 am Joe Carreau 11:30 am Diumila Almonte. Aidrin Munoz Marven Beauvais |
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