St. Athanasius Church Brooklyn, New York

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St. Athanasius
Church
St. Athanasius
Church
PARISH
STAFF
April 24,
2011
Pastor
Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato,
B.A., M.Div., M.S.Ed.
Brooklyn, New York
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Ronald D’Antonio,
B.A., M.Div.
Rev. Gabriel Toro-Rivas, B.A., M.Div
Ministerio Hispano/Spanish Apostolate
Deacon Dante Colandrea
Seminarian
Paul Kim, B.A., Pastoral Year Student
The Sisters of St. Joseph
Brentwood, New York
Director of Music Ministries
Mr. Steven LaPlante, M.Mus
Lay Pastoral Leader
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, B.A., KHS
Mrs. Graceann C. Flaherty, MBA
Mrs. Madelon Vitucci
WHO IS WELCOME IN ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH?
Are you a sinner? Have you been away from the church for a long time? Are you divorced or separated? Are you physically or mentally challenged? Are you from a different culture? Are you not
accepted because of your sexual orientation? Are you elderly, a teen or young adult? Are you
discriminated against because of your color? Are you feeling broken? Are you poor or out of work?
Have you been imprisoned? Have you a feeling that you are left out? You are welcome here!
This is your home, and we are your family!
Do you suffer from Celiac Sprue Disease? We are Celiac friendly and, after receiving permission from our Bishop, we can provide you with low gluten hosts and a pyx, in order to enable you
to receive Holy Communion at daily Mass and Sunday Mass. To begin the process, please call Fr.
Ron D’Antonio at our rectory, 718.236.0124 Ext. 13.
RECTORY:
SAINT ATHANASIUS SCHOOL:
2154 61st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 236-0124
Fax. (718) 236-4960
http://www.stathanasiusbrooklyn.org
[email protected]
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 236-4791
Fax. (718) 621-1423
Principal:
Pastoral Administration:
Mrs. Marie Skroly
Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri
English
Saturday: 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30,10:00,11:30 (Choir) & 6 PM
Spanish
Saturday: 7:30 PM (Lower Church)
Sunday: 10:00 AM (Lower Church)
1:00 PM (Upper Church)
Italian
11:30 AM (Lower Church)
WEEKDAY MASSES: 7 and 9 AM
MORNING PRAYER:
Monday-Saturday 8:45 AM
Pastoral Associate for the Spanish
Speaking Apostolate
Mr. Alvaro Chavarriaga, B.A.
Oficina de Ministerio Latino
Rectory Basement
To contact our
Pastoral Planning Council
Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation Office:
Mrs. Lorraine Garone-Tesoro,
M.A., M.S. Ed.
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 331-8811
Fax. (718) 331-2582
Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Toni Scaturro
Mrs. Theresa Simon
Director of Faith Formation:
Mrs. Nicoletta Milo
The Rectory is also the home of our Parish Priests. We ask you to
respect their home by observing Rectory Office Hours and by calling
in advance for an appointment.
SUNDAY MASSES:
Cluster Director of Youth Ministry
Mr. Kenny Wodzanowski, B.S.
St. Frances Cabrini
1562 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11228
Tel. 718.490.4469
Email: [email protected]
ROSARY FOR LIFE:
Saturday after the 9 AM Mass
DIVINE MERCY PRAYERS
Every Wednesday after 9 AM Mass
HOLYDAY MASSES:
Eve: 7:30 PM (English)
Day: 7, 9, (English)
Night:
7:30 PM (Italian) Upper Church
7:30 PM (Spanish) Lower Church
Our Church is Handicap
Accessible.
CONFESSION (Reconciliation):
Saturdays 4-5 PM or anytime by appointment.
BAPTISM: Sunday at 2:30 PM. Both parents
make an appointment with a priest. Both parents & godparents must attend a Baptismal
Instruction Class.
MARRIAGE: Couples are to make arrangements six months in advance.
ANOINTING & COMMUNION CALLS: Those
First Friday: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
who wish to be anointed or receive Communafter last morning Mass concluding with Benedicion at home, call one of the priests to make
tion at 7:30 PM. Italian Mass at 8 PM.
arrangements or call our Pastoral Ministry
Office: 718-236-0124 Ext. 44
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION:
Mondays after 9 AM Mass
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Sunday, April 24th:
8:30 Raymond Aumente
10:00 John Nerviano
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY & Michael & Rose Circosta
11:30 ITAL. - OPEN
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 NO MASS TODAY
Monday, April 25th:
7:00 Vincenzo & Giuseppe Minagro and
Dorotea & Francesca Colandra
9:00 Joseph & Carolyn D’Antonio
Tuesday, April 26th:
7:00 Michael Arangio
9:00 Antonio Sigona
St. Anthony Novena - Week 7
7:00PM St. Anthony Novena - Week 7
Wednesday, April 27th:
7:00 Pietro Ferrantelli
9:00 Andrew & Fortunata Mannarino & Family
Thursday, April 28st:
7:00 Eduardo Loffredo
9:00 Nicola, Porzia, Girolamo Furio
Friday, April 29th:
7:00 Pietro Randazzo
9:00 Michael P. De Rienzo & Family
Saturday, April 30th:
9:00 Arthur Cappadona
9:45 Ital. Federation Mem. Mass
1:00 Thomas Pacello & Theresa Lucci, Wedding
3:00 Spanish Wedding
5:30 Frank, Antoinette, Joseph Schicchi & Family
7:30pm Spanish Mass - Upper Church
Sunday, May 1:
8:30 Anthony J. Russo
9:45 FIRST COMMUNION &
Anna & Bobby Castaldo
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY, Beato Giacomo,
Rosalino Nania & Leonardo Fasano, Baptism
11:30 ITAL. - OPEN
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
4:00 Korean Wedding
6:00 Vincent & Elena Lo Biondo
April 24, 2011
PASTORAL CARE Please don’t forget to inform us if you
are going to be hospitalized so one of our priests can
visit. Provide us with your name, hospital, room number,
phone number and, when possible, how long you will be
hospitalized. If you are unable to attend Mass, due to
poor health, illness or advanced age, please call so a
Eucharistic Minister can bring Communion to you.
Anointing of the Sick may be requested because of
scheduled surgery or treatment for a life-threatening illness. Call us prior to your surgery or treatment. Anointing
of the Sick at Mass may be celebrated before you go into
the hospital. Directly inform one of our priests or call one
of our Pastoral Administrators.
WELCOME, we’re glad you’re here! If this is the first time you
have been to St. A's, welcome! We promise that if you keep your
heart and mind open to God, you’ll find what you’re looking for.
Would you like to talk to someone? We’re here to listen and help
if we can. Just call us at the Rectory when you’re ready. In the
meantime, remember that you are always prayed for and that it is
our hope to pray with you each week.
MAKE A VISIT TO THE CHURCH AND PRAY IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Don't forget
our Upper Church is open Monday-Friday from 6:30a.m. to 3p.m.
Saturday 7a.m. to 7p.m. & Sundays 7a.m. to 7p.m. Feel welcome
to kneel at the communion rail at the Altar of the Blessed Sacrament or sit on the benches in the Sanctuary.
Memorials for the Week
Hosts: In Loving Memory of Antonio Sigona
requested by The Sigona Family.
Altar Wine: In Loving Memory of Marino Del
Re requested by Wife & Daughter, Grazia &
Catherine.
Candles: In Loving Memory of Nicola,
Giuseppe & Caterina Brunetti requested by
Sister & Niece, Grazia & Catherine.
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Raymond Joseph Alessi requested by Wife, Anne.
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory Anastasia
Thoelen requested by Dorothy Thoelen.
Knights of Columbus Right-to-Life Rose:
available for Memorialization
Our Call to Christian Stewardship
April 10, 2011
$10,627.00
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
There will be barrels in the rear of the Church (on Saturday & Sunday) for donations for the Youth to attend World
Youth Day in Madrid this August. Please be as generous as possible.
There will be two collections today, Easter Sunday.
Please be as generous as possible.
Lourdes water is available at the rectory.
Msgr. Cassato
EASTER DUTY:
After a person has received First Communion, he
or she must receive Communion at least once a
year, during the Easter Season. The Easter
Season begins with Easter Sunday (April 24th)
and continues until Pentecost Sunday (June
12th).
Reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation
(Confession) is encouraged during Lent, especially if you have been away from Sunday Mass.
Paschal Candle Memorial
Donated in
Loving Memory of
The Catusco
and
Lipton Families
Cookie Sales and Easter Baskets
Please support the Youth Ministry so you
can help us go to World Youth Day.
We offer you the best quantity
at the best prices.
Cookies start at $5.00
Large baskets starting at $20.00
with stuff animals and games.
Annual Diocesan Support Appeal
Please Turn Off
Cell Phones
Assigned Goal:
Pledged:
Total Received:
$71,000.00
$45,000.00
$00.00
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St. Athanasius School
Middle States Accredited
Nursery through Grade 8
Applications are now being accepted
For the 2011-2012 academic year!
Where Achieving is Academic
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Traditional Catholic Education
Sacramental Program
Challenging Academic Curriculum
NYS Certified Teachers
Free After School Program sponsored by F.I.A.O.
Science and Technology Lab
SMART Board/Laptop Technology
Aquinas Program – Student Driven Research Activities
School-Based Learning Program
Catapult Afterschool Learning Center
Student Council/Yearbook
Italian Classes
Parish Basketball & Baseball Program
Scholarship Applications Available
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11204
Tel: 718 236 - 4791
Fax: 718 621 - 1423
Website:stathanasiusschool.org
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Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor
Ext. 11
[email protected]
Rev. Ron D’Antonio, Parochial Vicar
Ext. 13
[email protected]
Rev. Gabriel Toro, Parochial Vicar
Ext. 14
[email protected]
Deacon Dante Colandrea
Ext. 23
[email protected]
Paul Kim, Pastoral Year Seminarian
Ext. 27
[email protected]
Mrs. Marie Skroly, Pastoral Administration
Ext. 10
[email protected]
Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri, Pastoral Administration Ext. 19
[email protected]
Mr. Steven LaPlante, Music Ministry
Ext. 25
[email protected]
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, Lay Pastoral Leader
Ext. 24
[email protected]
Mr. Alvaro Chavarriaga, Pastoral Associate
Ext. 24
[email protected]
Mrs. Michele DeStefano, Secretary
Ext. 12
[email protected]
ST. ATHANASIUS SCHOOL REGISTRATION
In your kindness please pray for those who are sick
September 2011 - June 2012
Kathy Adams, Santo Ammirable, Vivian & Antoni Antonelli, Patricia
Aurigemma, Theresa Beddingfield, Al Bergen, John Bernard, Mary
Bidmead, Joseph Biuso, Jr., Stella Bogdan, Stacy Bono, Catherine
Broderick, Brenda Burns, Christopher Canale, Anthony Caputo,
Judith Carminitte, Ann Centorrino, Sebastian Chiarello, Rosemarie
Costagliola, Diana D’Alessandro, Josephine D’Auria, Bruce Dalton,
Salvatore Davi, Patricia Deasey, Anthony De Fino, Anthony De
Luco, Rachel De Pinto, Kristi DeVito-Gregotowicz, Laura D’Antonio,
Craig De Lullo, Alex De Marco, Jr., Alex De Marco, III, Joan
Demeyer, Leonard De Meyer, Jacqueline Di Palma, Filippa Disano,
Maria Esemplare, Elaine Esposito, Tina Esposito, Anthony Felicito,
Lauren Fevola, Tina Filosa, Sylvia Fiorintino, Susan Gentile,
Edward Gironachan, Gary Golemi, Barbara Hale, Helen Hauser,
Diana Ingravallo, Aldo Inguanti, Carol Jacobson, Cerina Jimanez,
Paul Kelleher, Stephen Kelleher, Anthony Lambrides, Catherine
Linde, Jillian Lasinsky, Sara Marie LoCicero, Lo Piano Family, Ellen
Mary MacDougall, Angela Maddaloni, John Malloney, Anthony Paul
Marchese, Philip Marra, Grace Martino, Paul Mezzo, A & M.
Mohamed, Lucia Montella, Adam Mulero, Lisa Neglia, Frank Nitto,
Joe P., John Palmiero, Jean Palombo, Christina Quarto, Cathal
Quigley, Felicia Randolph, Joseph Riccardi, Dorothy Richter,
Rosemary & Michael A. Sabatelle, Frances Saglembeni, Angelina &
Jenna Scarponi, Dina Scarponi, Mickey Sasko, Jada Sciacchatano,
Concetta Sigona, Jared Speroni, Thomas Strafaci, Peter Tarulli,
Helen Umhasuser, Vasta Family, Marco Ventrella, Carla Vitucci,
Angelina Vonelli, Leonard Walder, Josephine Wise, Robert Wise,
Jr., Nelson Yates, Fanny Zacchino, Martin Zukowski
School registration is continuing at our school.
Please call the School @ 718-236-4791 for an
appointment.
Please bring the following at the time of
registration:
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Baptismal Certificate
Birth Certificate
Parish Envelope Number (if a member of
St. Athanasius Parish)
Report Card from last June and any educational or psychological testing results
(ex. I.E.P.)
Immunization Data
If your child has received Penance, Communion or Confirmation please give dates.
Registration fee of $150.00 per child at the
time of registration (check or money order
only - No Cash Accepted.)
The StARs Book Club will hold its next meeting on Wed.,
April 27th in the Nazareth Institute at 7:30 pm
Our book selection for this month is Sarah’s Key by Tatiana
de Rosnay. All women are welcome to join us for a friendly
discussion over coffee and dessert.
To Add a Name, please call ext. 10 on Monday morning, spelling the
name.
If you wish the name to remain on the list you must call each week.
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Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
BUONA PASQUA DEL SIGNORE A TUTTI
CHE LA GIOIA DEL CRISTO RISORTO SIA SEMPRE PRESENTE NEI VOSTRI
CUORI, NELLE VOSTRE FAMIGLIE E NEL MONDO INTERO
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di aprile
UNA VITA SOLITARIA
(Bruno Ferrero, La vita è tutto ciò che abbiamo)
Figlio di una ragazza madre, era nato in un oscuro villaggio.
Crebbe in un altro villaggio, dove lavorò come falegname fino a
trent'anni. Poi, per tre anni, girò la sua terra predicando.
Non scrisse mai un libro.
Non ottenne mai una carica pubblica.
Non ebbe mai né una famiglia né una casa.
Non frequentò l'università.
Non si allontanò più di trecento chilometri da dov'era nato.
Non fece nessuna di quelle cose che di solito si associano al
successo.
Non aveva altre credenziali che se stesso.
Aveva solo trentatré anni quando l'opinione pubblica gli si rivoltò
contro. I suoi amici fuggirono. Fu venduto ai suoi nemici e subì
un processo che era una farsa. Fu inchiodato a una croce, in
mezzo a due ladri.
Mentre stava morendo, i suoi carnefici si giocavano a dadi le
sue vesti, che erano l'unica proprietà che avesse in terra.
Quando morì venne deposto in un sepolcro messo a disposizione da un amico mosso a pietà.
Due giorni dopo, quel sepolcro era vuoto.
Sono trascorsi venti secoli e oggi egli è la figura centrale nella
storia dell'umanità.
Neppure gli eserciti che hanno marciato, le flotte che sono salpate, i parlamenti che si sono riuniti, i re che hanno regnato, i
pensatori e gli scienziati messi tutti assieme, hanno cambiato la
vita dell'uomo sulla terra quanto quest'unica vita solitaria.
Al tempo della propaganda antireligiosa, in Russia, un
commissario del popolo aveva presentato brillantemente le
ragioni del successo definitivo della scienza. Si celebrava il
primo viaggio spaziale. Era il momento di gloria del primo
cosmonauta, Gagarin. Ritornato sulla terra, aveva affermato
che aveva avuto un bel cercare in cielo: Dio proprio non l'aveva
visto. Il commissario tirò la conclusione proclamando la sconfitta
definitiva della religione. Il salone era gremito di gente. La
riunione era ormai alla fine.
"Ci sono delle domande?".
Dal fondo della sala un vecchietto che aveva seguito il discorso
con molta attenzione disse sommessamente: "Christòs ànesti",
"Cristo è risorto". Il suo vicino ripeté, un po'più forte: "Christòs
ànesti". Un altro si alzò e lo gridò; poi un altro e un altro ancora.
Infine tutti si alzarono gridando: "Christòs ànesti", "Cristo è risorto".
Il commissario si ritirò confuso e sconfitto.
Al di là di tutte le dottrine e di tutte le discussioni, c'è un fatto. Per
la sua descrizione basterà sempre un francobollo: "Christòs
ànesti". Tutto il cristianesimo vi è condensato. Un fatto: non si
può niente contro di esso. I filosofi possono disinteressarsi del
fatto. Ma non esistono altre parole capaci di dar slancio
all'umanità: "Gesù è risorto".
CARISSIMI, Cristo e’ risorto e ci riempie della gioia pasquale.
Animati dal suo Santo Spirito rivolgiamo la nostra preghiera a lui,
che il Padre ha costituito principio e fondamento della nostra
unione nella fede e nell’amore. Possa il Cristo risorto vivere per
sempre nei vostri cuori e che il suo amore possa proteggere
tutti quelli che lo invocano. Infiniti auguri di una Buona e Santa
Pasqua dal Diacono Dante.
ACQUA BENEDETTA PER PASQUA - Vi incoraggiamo a
portare nelle vostre case l’acqua dalla fonte battesimale che e’
stata appena benedetta per Pasqua. Potete usarla in casa e
nelle vostre famiglie durante le preghiere del periodo pasquale.
OGGI, DOMENICA DI PASQUA, 24 APRILE - NON C’E’ LA
MESSA DELLE 6:00PM
DOMENICA, 29 MAGGIO 2011 -G.I.S.A. PELLEGRINAGGIO
ANNUALE A DON BOSCO –G.I.S.A. Gruppo Italiano
Sant’Atanasio, ha organizzato un pellegrinaggio a Don Bosco
(West Havestraw, NY) Partenza alle 7:30am davanti la nostra
chiesa. Ritorno a Brooklyn verso le 8:00pm. Offerta $35. I
biglietti si possono acquistare prima o dopo la Santa Messa
Italiana nella chiesa di giu’ oppure telefonare a , Freddy Felleti
718 – 614 – 9683, Maria Perniciaro 718- 718 351 - 4764, Maria
Porcu’ 646-552-3783.
DATE DA RICORDARE:
27 aprile 2011 - Broadway show HOW TO SUCCED IN
BUSINESS (without really trying)- Cena, spettacolo e
autobus $165.
22 al 27 maggio 2011- viaggio a Virginia Beach.
24 al 30 Luglio 2011 - viaggio a Chicago $659.00
23 giugno 2011 – il quadro di Nostra Signora di Pompei
ritorna negli Stati Uniti alla chiesa Regina Pacis.
Celebrazione con Messa celebrata dal Vescovo
Caggiano.
13 MARTEDI’ in onore di Sant’Antonio di Padova continuano
fino al 7 giugno. Novena in onore di San Antonio dopo la
Messa delle 9 del mattino e alle 7 PM benedizione con la relica
di San Antonio. Venite numerosi.
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DOMINGO DE PASCUA DE LA RESURECCION DEL SEÑOR
24 DE ABRIL DE 2011
Nuestro objetivo durante esta epoca es er alimentados por el
cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo Resucitado, El cordero Pascual , y
proclamar lo que hemos vivido , lo que sentimos , escuchamos y
lo que presenciamos.
Al Resucitar Cristo ; nosotros somos tambien herederos de la
Resurrección. En la historia de la Salvación repetidamente en
varias ocasiones se nos nombra la palabra resurrección y en otros momentos acompañados
del termino Salvación. La Salvación presagia la vida libre de las ataduras del Pecado , através
de la resurrección , una nueva vida libre de corrupción y violencia , sin culpas causadas por el
pecado.
La preparación que tuvimos durante la cuaresma fue una antesala a la gran fiesta de Pascua
donde ahora reflexionaremos y participaremos de la nueva vida que Jesús nos regala . Preparemonos entonces hoy en esta gran fiesta , dispongamos nuestros corazones a la mesa de
la Pascua donde vendra luego el Espiritu Santo para derramarse sobre todos y cada uno de
nosotros .
“JESUS, SEÑOR NUESTRO, TE ALABAMOS POR QUE ERES NUESTRO SEÑOR RESUCITADO Y DIOS VERDADERO . TU ERES EL REY DE REYES Y SEÑOR DE SEÑORES ,
NUESTRO PODEROSO SALVADOR ¡ QUE TU NOMBRE , SEÑOR SEA ALABADO Y BENDECIDO POR TODOS EN EL MUNDO!
AVISOS PARROQUIALES
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REGISTRACIONES ABIERTAS PARA NUESTRA ESCUELA ELEMENTAL PARA EL AÑO
ESCOLAR 2011-2012 , MAYORES INFORMES
CON EL SEÑOR
ALVARO CHAVARRIAGA
718-2360124 EXT 24 .
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PROXIMO BAUTIZOS ABRIL 30, MAYO 28 ,
JUNIO 25 , REGISTRARSE CON TIEMPO EN
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RECTORIA .
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MISA EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO ULTIMO
SABADO DE CADA MES 7:30 PM TEMPLO
DE ARRIBA.
ABRIMOS REGISTRACIONES PARA EL PROGRAMA DE INICIACION CRISTIANA DE ADULTOS
QUE NO HAN RECIBIDO BAUTISMO, COMUNION Y
CONFIRMACION , CLASES INICIAN EN LA PRIMER
SEMANA DE SEPTIEMBRE, MAYORES INFORMES
CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO CHAVARRIAGA EN LA
RECTORIA
AVISOS PARROQUIALES
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EXPOSICIÓN CON EL SANTISIMO PRIMEROS
VIERNES DE CADA MES 7:30 PM , TEMPLO DE
ABAJO.
 MISAS EN ESPAÑOL :
SABADOS 7:30 PM ( TEMPLO DE ABAJO )
DOMINGOS 10 AM (TEMPLO DE ABAJO)
1 PM (TEMPLO DE ARRIBA )
ATENCIÓN
AL PUBLICO EN ESPAÑOL :
MIERCOLES A SABADO DE 10 A 5 PM Y LOS
DOMINGOS DE 11AM A 12:30 PM
CONTINUAMOS CON LA CAMPAÑA DE AYUDA
FINANCIERA A LA FUNDACION “MERCEDES
RIVAS” QUE TIENE COMO OBJETIVO BENEFICIAR CON BECAS ESCOLARES A LOS NIÑOS DE
ESCASOS RECURSOS DE NUESTRA ESCUELA
PARROQUIAL , INTERESADOS EN HACER SUS
APORTES ACERCASE AL FINAL DE LA MISA O
EN LA RECTORIA Y HABLAR CON EL PADRE
GABRIEL O SEÑOR ALVARO CHAVARRIAGA
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Spring Fling Thank You….
Congratulations to the following winners:
First Prize - Walt Disney Trip - Mary Cottingham
Second Prize - Yankee Tickets, Dinner & Limo - Dolores De Rienzo
Third Prize - 50” TV - Joseph Hengler
We would also like to thank all the Committee Volunteers who
worked so long and hard to make our Festival so successful.
School News
A few names were inadvertently omitted from
the Honor Roll.
Sixth Grade - Second Honors
Michelle Romano
Seventh Grade - First Honors
Daniel Deacon
Peter Riggio
Karol Skrzypa
We apologize & congratulate these students!
Martini Bar - 2011 Spring Festival
Liquor donations for our Martini Bar for the
2011 Spring Festival can be
dropped off at any time at the
Rectory.
We are in need of vodka, rum tequila, scotch and pina colada,
margarita & martini mixes.
Please label all bottles “Spring
Festival”
Organ Recitals
The complete works for organ written by the celebrated composer Cesar Franck will be presented
in a series of 4 recitals by Dir. of Music Ministries,
Mr. Steven Laplante.
These amazing works will be presented at 4:30pm
in the upper church on the following Sundays:
May 8 - cancelled
Next concert - June 5
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Upcoming 2011 Parish Trips
St. Athanasius Baseball
May 22 to 27 - trip to Virginia Beach $439.
“Chartered with Little League International”
“Chartered with Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken”
July 24 to 30 - trip to Chicago $659.
Sat., Dec. 10th - Sight & Sound (The Miracle of
Christmas) $115. includes family style lunch,
shopping at the Outlet.
If interested in any/or all, please contact Deacon
Dante @ 917-602-3793
The following Memorials for 2011 are available:
Wine
Jul. 24
Oct. 30
Candles
Jul. 3,10, 24, 31
Aug. 28
Sep. 25
Oct. 16, 23, 30
Nov. 27
Sanctuary Lamps
May 22
Jul. 10, 17, 24, 31
Aug. 7, 14, 28
Sep. 4, 11, 25
Oct. 2, 9, 16
Nov. 27
Sisters of Mercy
12th Annual Evening of Mercy
Tuesday, May 17th at the Yale Club in New
York from 6 pm to 8 pm. Proceeds to benefit
the Sisters of Mercy and active ministries
through scholarships.
For information regarding tickets, sponsorship & journal ads call: 914-328-3200, ext.
417.
2011 Registration going on in the gym
(use parking lot entrance) on:
Thursday evenings 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday evenings 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday mornings 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
*Register early to participate in our winter
workouts and spring training.
*Players will have the opportunity to try out for our:
Travel baseball teams - Tournament teams
*Instructional/coach pitch baseball for
5/6 year olds
*Girl’s softball is also available.
Our Field complex is on 53rd St & 20th Ave.
For info. call:
Joe Orlando: 646-210-2913
Bill Finn: 718-236-6680
John De Stefano: 917-224-6179
Mike Garthaffner: 917-488-1041
Visit Our Websites:
www.saintasports.org and
www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?
url=stabaseballprogram
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Bensonhurst Cluster of Youth Ministry
Retreats
Youth Ministry Corner
Save the dates, more information will be coming, or if interested
text, email us, and you can register anytime. We encourage at least
2 weeks prior to secure space and so we can plan accordingly for
the program.
Cluster Youth Ministry at St. Simon and Jude
Youth Center - every first & third Friday of the
month from 7-9 p.m. in the gym. Join us for basketball, frisbee and the game room, plus a
chance to do service, build community and learn
more about God..
End of the Year Retreat - May 13-14 St. Simon &Jude
Faith Formation - every second and fourth
Wednesday of month from 7-9 p.m. in the Rectory basement. Join us for networking and connecting with friends and new kids. A place where
we have discussions, activities that help us grow
in our faith and learn more about ourselves, others and God.
14 Hour Retreat has you look at where you are and where you want
to go. Through activities and small group discussions take some
time to see what road you are walking on!
Spring/Summer Retreat - June 8th St. Frances Cabrini
A final three hour retreat night for all youth as they look back and
look ahead, as spring turns into summer.
There will also be several summer opportunities for
retreats and service programs.
Unless stated all programs take place in Brooklyn, NY. Costs are
$10 for 14 hour retreats and $20 for 24 hour retreats. 3 hour retreats
or evening retreats cost the typical $1.00 as the youth center.
Cluster Coordinator of Youth Retreats
Kenny Wodzanowski
Call or Text: 718-490-4469
Facebook- Bensonhurst Cluster Youth Ministry
[email protected] Web- http://BrooklynYM.tripod.com
Youth Ministry Awards
Congratulations to the following youth and adults
who were nominated from this Parish for the First
Annual Youth Ministry Awards. Each of them
was recognized by their peers for standing out!
Good luck and the winners of the Awards will be
announced on April 30th at the Youth Ministry
Fundraiser Music & Dinner Dance at St. A’s
(starting at 6:30 p.m.) Tickets are $20., call or
text 718-490-4469 for more info.
NOMINEES:
Joseph Perricone
Liana Vella,
NikkiAnn Golliver.
Drama Group, Passion Players - meets every
second and fourth Monday from 7-9 p.m. on the
stage in the gym. Join us for acting skills and
improve exercises. This group does perform
short plays, skits throughout the year.
Youth Ministry at St. Frances Cabrini
Youth Center every Tuesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Join us for a safe place to hang out, special activity. Cost $1.00 each week. High School Leadership - SOUL PATROL - every first and third
Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Learn more about being a leader and also be given the opportunities
to develop these skills.
Saturday Youth Program: every First and Third
Saturday from 12-3pm. Music, games, prayer, food
and fun for youth 4-10 years of age. Older youth
can assist and get service hours from 11:30am to
3:30pm Meets at St. A’s.
Youth Mass: every third Sunday of the month at
6pm Come early get involved or join other youth for
upbeat music, and a liturgy geared to, by and for
the young church. Meets at St. A’s.
Bowling Tournament: during Easter break. Get
your teams of 3 together.
Fundraising Night: at St. A’s on April 30th - 6:00 in
the Auditorium. Tickets $20. with full course hot
meal, entertainment of Christian band & a chance
to witness the awards of youth & adults on a parish
and cluster level. For more info. call: 718-490-4469
or e-mail [email protected]
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Faith Sharing Question of the Week
We encourage you to talk about the readings
& reflection question in the car on the way
home from Mass, at dinner on Sunday, or at
parish meetings. Faith sharing opens the
door for us to meet, know & walk with Christ
in our everyday lives.
Through the waters of Baptism we have
new life in Christ.
How are you called to live this new life
today?
April 24, 2011
Rentals
(Monthly advertising fee)
APARTMENT FOR RENT: 4 rms, fully renovated, 2nd
fl, pvt. House, vicinity of Bay Parkway & 60th St.
No pets or smokers. Call (718) 984-2463 or
(917) 797 1367.
APARTMENT FOR RENT: Bensonhurst, near 72nd
St. - 6 1/2 rm. No pets, no washer, no smoking. Call:
1-347-604-0935
APARTMENT FOR RENT: Bensonhurst, modern,
5 1/2 rms, 3 bedrms. No wash, no pets, no smoker.
Credit check required. Call: 718-676-9856.
The Morning Scripture Reflection & Faith
Sharing Group
Meets every Thursday, after the 9a.m. Mass,
in the Nazareth Institute to discuss the upcoming Sunday's Scriptures. Join Lay Pastoral Leader Joe Barbieri for spirited discussions on next Sunday’s Bible readings.
Charismatic Prayer Group
Community News
HOME ATTENDANT AVAILABLE: Italian speaking woman
to care for the elderly or sick. Call Patty at: 1-646-245-7534
HOME ATTENDANT: To work with the elderly - references
upon request. Call Kati at 631-968-8859
CHILD CARE AVAILABLE: Full-time or part-time. Live just
blocks from Church. Over 35 yrs. experience. References
upon request. Newborns accepted. Call for an appointment: 718-256-6214
Meets every Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in the
Lower Church.
HOME ATTENDANT AVAILABLE: Italian speaking woman
looking for a position taking care of the elderly. Call Anna at
347.854.7284
The St. A’s Scouting Program meets every Wednesday night in the school auditorium at 7:00 p. m. All
boys ages 7-18. Boys and Girls 14-21 can join the
Venturing Crew. Come and learn skills that will last a
lifetime.
HOME CARE: If in need, call Veronica at: 718-241-0644.
Has 15 yrs. Experience. Excellent Recommendations.
Community Outreach Program
Where there is despair, let us bring hope. Volunteers
are needed to serve food to the poor and the homeless on Saturday Mornings. For more information,
please call Fred Rubino at (718) 236-0264 or Dawn
Aiello at (718) 232-3113
Figlia Maria SS Addolorata
Join them every First Friday to pray
the Rosary in the
Nazareth Institute at 8:00 pm
HOME CARE: Irish-American woman offering quality
homecare. Available day or over-night. Call Ann:
347-459-8763
ITALIAN SPEAKING COMPANION WANTED: Live in/Live
out. Please call Joanne at the Italian Board of Guardians:
718-232-4242
BABY-SITTER AVAILABLE: Full-time/part-time woman
available. References upon request. Call Marie: 347-7922466
NANNY WANTED: Looking for an educated, experienced,
loving nanny to care for a 2 year old boy. References required. Call Claudia at: 917-226-0620.
HOME CARE: Middle-aged man willing to do home care for
elderly. Some light cooking also. Call Anthony @ 718-7480471 and leave a message.
BABY-SITTER WANTED: Two days a week from 9-9
Monday & Thursday. Call Maggie at: 1-917-533-6096.
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The District Attorney’s Office is located in the Rectory
Conference Room on Wednesdays from 9 - 4. Call
718.234.8709.
The Neighborhood Office is an extension of the District Attorney’s Office’s Citizen Action Center. You can discuss
problems that concern you and our community with their
staff members.
Calling All St. A’s School Alumni
We want to form an Alumni Association
Anyone who is interested in forming a
committee to get this going is asked to
contact Msgr. Cassato at 718.236.0124.
Ext. 11 or email him at
[email protected]. In order to
form a data base, we ask that you fill out
this tear off and return it to the RECTORY or place it in
the Sunday collection.
April 24, 2011
Do you need a Minister of Caring? Is someone in your
family ill, homebound, hospitalized or in a care facility
(assisted living or nursing home) & wishes a visit or a phone
call from a Minister of Caring, please call Bensonhurst
Cluster Lay Minister Palma Parmese at 718.837.752.
Support Groups at St. A’s
Bereavement Support meets in the Nazareth Institute
with Sr. Barbara Murtha, C.S.J. on Mondays, May 2, 9, 16,
23; June 6, 13, 20, 27 at 7:30p.m.
Divorced & Separated Support Group will meet in the
Nazareth Institute from 7:30-9:30p.m.on Tuesdays. Call
Enza at: 917-613-3959 for more information (after 7 p.m.).
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women
who share their experience, strength and hope with each
other that they may solve their common problem and help
others to recover from a gambling problem. Meeting every
Friday night at 7:30p.m. in the Nazareth Institute.
Overeaters Anonymous members talk about their struggles with compulsive eating. Meeting every Wednesday
night at 8:00p.m. in the Nazareth Institute.
ST. A’S SCHOOL ALUMNI
Name: _________________________________
[Maiden Name: _________________________ ]
Class of _________
Address: _______________________________
________________________________
Phone: _____________
Cell: _____________
E-mail: _________________________________
Is your life effected by someone who is drinking? To help
them, you must first help yourself. Al-Anon helps families
and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living
with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Our AlAnon Group meets in the Nazareth Institute every Friday
8-9:30p.m. & Saturday 7:30-9:30p.m.
In order for designated Parish Ministries & Organizations to reserve one of our rooms at St. A’s, we require you to fill out our Parish Calendar & Room Request Form. The form is available in the rectory or can be downloaded from our website. We even
have an E-form so you complete this form without writing. Just e-mail it back to us, or print it out and drop it off. All Requests
must be made using our form. E-mail completed form to AnnaMarie Scuteri at [email protected]. This is the ONLY
way to reserve a room here at St. A's. The group listed on the parish calendar is the group that has the right to use that
space. If you are not a designated ministry of our parish, permission must be granted from our Pastor, Msgr. Cassato, a
rental fee is paid, and a lease agreement completed in order to use space.
Sunday Bulletin Deadlines The Sunday Bulletin must be e-mailed to our printer by 10a.m. Monday. All announcements must be
submitted in WRITTEN form only (handwritten, typed, computer, fax, e-mailed, etc) by 3p.m. Friday. Announcements received
after the deadline will be published the following week. No one on the parish staff will assume the responsibility for your ministry’s
articles. Include your bulletin articles in your advance planning for your event. All Flyers need to be approved by a staff member
and submitted by Email only to [email protected].
Our Printer Requires all Black or Grayscale Print, Clip Art & Graphics. If you submit color graphics, the printer will NOT print
your flyer. Please email announcements to [email protected] no other email addresses!