COVER SHEET Church Name: St. Athanasius Bulletin # 511245 Number of Pages Sent: 7 (including the Cover Sheet) Date of Publication November 28, 2004 Marie Skroly, (718) 236-0124 Extension 10 John Fruner, (718) 236-0124 Extension 24 This week we have a two sided insert. Page Two ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor Rev. Richard Long, Parochial Vicar Rev. Ron D’Antonio, Parochial Vicar Rev. Godofredo Felicitas, Parochial Vicar Deacon Dante Colandrea Mrs. Marie Skroly, Administrative Assistant Mr. Steven LaPlante, Music Ministry Rev. Amiro Jimenez, Apostolado Latino Mr. Joseph Barbieri, Lay Pastoral Minister Mrs. Carmela Colandrea, R.C.I.A. Director Mr. John Fruner, Pastoral Associate Ext. 11 Ext. 14 Ext. 13 Ext. 22 Ext. 19 Ext. 10 Ext. 22 Ext. 44 Ext. 44 Ext. 44 Ext. 44 MASSES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28: First Sunday of Advent 8:30 William J. Finn 10:00 Anna & Bobby Castaldo 10:00 SPANISH MASS – Lower Church 11:30 Special Intention of Michael Grasso 11:30 ITALIAN- Francesco Sr., Concetta & Federico Baronessa 3:00 Wedding 6:00 In Loving Memory of Nicholas Mazzola November 28, 2004 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 leave this information on Ext.44 SUNDAY COLLECTION ENVELOPES Every parishioner is encouraged to use the Sunday collection envelopes. We invite you & your family to register at the rectory by stopping in, up until 8p.m., for a “Welcome Packet.” Registration is our only way of certifying you as a member of St. A's Parish. Registration is important for eligibility slips regarding sponsors for sacraments, recommendation for position, schools or character references. WANT OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN EMAILED TO YOU? Send us an Email ([email protected]) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29: 7:00 Ettore Milani 9:00 Giuseppe Galina NOVENA AFTER MASS SANCTUARY LAMP FOR THE WEEK – donated in loving memory of Anhtony Risorto requested by Eleanor Damiano. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30: 7:00 John Gonoud 9:00 Don Petrik (Birthday) SANCTUARY LAMP FOR THE WEEK – donated in loving memory of Josephine Colosimo requested by Eleanor Damiano. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1: 7:00 William J. Finn 9:00 Olga, Savino, Bolla & Family HOSTS FOR THE WEEK- donated in loving memory of Andrew & Frances Myszak requested by Frank & Bobby Myszak. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2: 7:00 Annima Abandonate 9:00 Bridget & Michael Tuohy WINE FOR THE WEEK – donated in loving memory of Nicolina Bagnati requested by Mario & Jennie DePinto. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3: First Friday 7:00 Scianna, Buffa & Colauolpe Families 9:00 Deceased of the Richtie 8:00 ITALIAN- John Picariello (Lower Church) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4: 9:00 Ateniese & Tagarelli Families 10:30 Memorial Mass: Giovanna Maggiore 5:30 John Vonelli, Theresa & Sanuel Pane SUNDAY DECEMBER 5: Second Sunday of Advent 8:30 William J. Finn 10:00 William Cianciotta 10:00 SPANISH MASS – Lower Church 11:30 Purgatorial Society & Francesca Giannotta 11:30 ITALIAN- Giovanni e Amalia Anzalone 4:00 Tutti Harps Christmas Concert 6:00 Anthony Andanna Vavallo FRIDAY DEC. 3 IS FIRST FRIDAY. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place at 9:30a.m. until 7:30p.m. in the LOWER CHURCH. At 7:30p.m. we will have Benediction in Italian, followed by Mass. ALTAR CANDLES FOR THE WEEK- donated in loving memory of Henry T. George requested by The Asreen Family. THE PINK ADVENT WREATH CANDLE donated in loving memory of Lisa DiGiacomo. Like this pink candle, Lisa stood out to me. Requested by a friend. THE PURPLE ADVENT WREATH CANDLES ARE LIT For the intentions of the Maniscalco Family. For the living & deceased of the Catusco Family. Gracias a San Martin por darme el respuesto de mis oraciones durante nuestra Novena, pedido por las Familias Navarette, Huerta, y Maldonado. THIS WEEK’S SECOND COLLECTION is for Our Christmas Novena of Masses. OUR CALL TO CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION – 11/14/2004: $6,981.00 COLLECTION- Last Year: $7,615.00 AVG. WEEKLY EXPENSES $10,500.00 Page Three ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH Loving God, at this time in the life of our parish, we turn to You with grateful hearts for what we have and with great anticipation for what is yet to be. Bless us with a sense of unity, a spirit of cooperation, and a generous heart as we face the responsibilities and challenges of this Parish Restoration Campaign. We know there is much to do. We believe our goals are rooted in Your Word and in Your Work. Please guide us, strengthen us, and bless us with your presence, now and through the years to come. Amen THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE The St. Vincent DePaul Society would like to express its deepest gratitude for all who so generously donated monetarily or donated food. The food collection was a success! THANK YOU! A MESSAGE FROM MRS. D’ANTONIO On behalf of my daughter Carolyn and I we thank you good people of St. Athanasius this Thanksgiving Time for all your prayers for our recovery. In the face of difficulty, God has still been good to us. Sincerely, Mrs. Laura D’Antonio. REGISTRATION FOR ENGLISH THROUGH MUSIC will take place at Saint Athanasius Rectory, located at 2154 61 Street, during office hours on December 1,2,3,6,7,2004. For more information please call Sister Kathleen at 7128-2363000. The classes are for beginners and low intermediate. There will be 10 classes on Saturdays from 11:00a.m. to 1:30p.m. The tuition for the class is $65. The class dates are as follows: Dec. 11, 18, 2004 and Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb., 5, 12, 19, 26, 2005. Please encourage your friends and family who need to learn English to take the course. The English tech is a musician and story teller. ADVENT ACTIVITIES FRIDAY DEC. 3 at 7:30p.m. Xavier Company presents “An Advent Carol” here at St. A’s in our Upper Church. This depicts THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST’S BIRTH in drama, song & dance. ADVENT BOOK FAIR with ALBA HOUSE BOOKS, takes place on Sat. & Sun. Dec. 4 & 5th in the Upper & Lower Church Narthex. Just in time to buy great Catholic books for Christmas presents. CHRISTMAS HARP CONCERT, SUNDAY DEC. 5 at 4p.m. in the UPPER CHURCH with “Tutti Harps,” which consists of about a dozen harpist. This concert consists of Christmas pieces for harp & includes a sing-a-long of Christmas Carols. Come & hear a truly unique musical sound! A free will offering will be taken! CHRISTMAS FAIR SUNDAY DEC. 5 from 9a.m. to 4p.m. in our Parish Auditorium. Come get some great buys for gifts, eat, & spend time with friends. November 28, 2004 ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES TO BEGIN IN JANUARY WITH FR. RON. Any adult (18+) who wishes to receive Confirmation here on Pentecost Sunday is invited to call Fr. Ron (ext. 13) at the rectory. In your kindness please pray for those who are sick Louise Antrinoro, Carmela Attanasio, John Brown, Cameron Calderon, Judith Camminitte, Carmine Cava, Peter Cianciotta, Alexandra Cortes, Mildred Cortese, Carolyn D’Antonio, Avonna Marie Darcy, Laura D’Antonio, John D’ Auria, Marie D’Atre, Todd DeMayo, Rachel DePinto, Philomena DiCurcio, Susan DiFabio, Angelina DeFilippis, Frank Elias, Roger Esposito, Debbie Ferrara, alogero Gambino, Filippo Gambino, Josephine Giuffrida,Mallaby Hayes, Diana Ingravallo, Nathaniel Sangho Kell Camille Liberti, Rosemarie Liberti, John Henry Loria, Gabriela Luciano, Adrienne Marciano, Maria Manino, Catherine Marra, Grace Martino, Maria Matrascia, Antoinette Martino, Trudy McGranaghan, Beatrice McKenna, Sal Mendola, Jacob Merkouris, Joseph Midolo, Lucia Montella, Josephine Morrone, Carol Muffoletto, Mario Regina O’ Hannon, Edgard & Diana Matos, Robin Price, Silvana Pintieili, Alberta Pisciotti, Connie Puzzo, Perry Roszczy, Mary Rollo, Caterina Ruggeri, Frances Ryan, Elisa Sciascia, Armando Sariano, Lucille Satriano, Rita Schettini, Charles Seidenberg, Gerry Sullivan, Maria Tardio, Ethel Thomas, Elvira Venezia, Rosemarie Valerio. In your kindness please pray for those who have died… Florence Gilbert, ADVENT VIDEOS WITH FR. RON: The Gospel of John, A Preparation for We send our prayers & condolences to the Christmas Season will be presented on Wednesdays December 1st, 8th & the deceased’s family. 15th from 9:30a.m. to 11:30a.m. & from 7:30p.m. to 9:30p.m. Morning Sessions TO ADD A NAME, please call ext. 44 on begin with Morning Prayer at 8:45a.m.,followed by Mass at 9a.m. Where? The Monday, spelling the name. (When you call Nazareth Institute. Each session ends with a group sharing about the video. & hear “Thank you for calling St. AN INTRODUCTION TO MATTHEW'S GOSPEL: A NEW LITURGICAL YEAR BEGINS AS WE READ MATTHEW’S GOSPEL Three sessions will examine the structure & purpose of Matthew’s Gospel, the relationship of the writer & his community to Judaism, & the gospel's portrayals of Jesus, discipleship, & Christian community. Sessions meet on Sundays, November 28th, December 5th & 12th from 12:30-2p.m. in the RECTORY. Attend the 11:30a.m. Mass, come over for some coffee & doughnuts while learning about Matthew's Gospel. Even if you didn’t register, come to the class today! Athanasius Church,” hit 44 during that greeting.) In order for us to keep our list up to date, we ask you to call each week with the name of the sick person. YOGA CLASSES TO BEGIN HERE AT ST. A’s, Thursdays at 8:30p.m. in our Auditorium, on Dec. 2. Classes are instructed by a Certified Hatha Yoga teacher. The class is open ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS will be presented at St. Mary Mother of Jesus for anyone who is new to Yoga or who Church on Sunday December 19 at 4p.m. A choir of more than 100 voices, already practices Yoga. For more information e-mail Lisa at: including our own St. A’s 11:30a.m. English Choir, will sing. [email protected] To register, call Lisa at 917-969-4190. Page Four ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH November 28, 2004 PLESE TURN OFF ALL BEEPERS, PAGERS & CELL PHONES wreaths have sold out very quickly. If you intend to IN ORDER TO BE IN PREPARATION FOR PRAYER & purchase a wreath (or 2 or 3), better do it early. The WORSHIP. wreath sale is an important fundraiser for our council, and we want to convey a hearty Thank You to St. A's and its SUNDAY BULLETIN DEADLINE The Sunday Bulletin is emailed to our printer at 5p.m. Monday. All announcements must parishioners for their support over the years. be submitted in WRITTEN form (handwritten, typed, computer, fax, etc) by 12 noon Monday. Announcements received after the A TIME AWAY, A PLACE APART…BUT STILL IN deadline will be published the following week. THE ELIJAH CUP is a chalice presented to a family, individual, or couple each Sunday to take home and use as a focal point while praying for an increase in vocations. To schedule your week, please call the Pastoral Ministry Office at 718-236-0124, Ext. 24 or email [email protected]. ROSARY FOR LIFE is prayed every Saturday after the 9a.m. Mass for an end to abortion. THURSDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE REFLECTION & FAITH SHARING GROUP meets every Thurs. after the 9a.m. Mass in the Nazareth Institute to discuss the upcoming Sunday’s Bible readings. CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD is celebrated three Sundays a month at the 10a.m. Mass. Children leave the main church to hear the scripture readings from a children's bible & then a homily. THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR WILL BE VISITING ST. A’s DEC. 5. The sisters work with the elderly & depend on your generosity to help them provide a safe & comfortable home in Queens Village. The sisters will be at the doors as you leave Mass to receive your donations. BROOKLYN: JOIN US FOR AN ADVENT DAY OF PRAYER Sunday Dec. 19 beginning with 11:30a.m. Mass, ending at 7p.m. Midday Prayer & Vespers in English, Italian & Spanish. Separate talks in each language. ENGLISH TALKS given by Sr. Mary Claire Rhatigan, O.P. & Mr. Jeff Smith. Day includes 2 talks, dinner, fellowship, group discussions, private adoration & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Donation is $20 per person & reservations must be made by Sun. Dec. 12. Please place your donation in an envelope with your name, address & phone number (write Advent Day of Prayer), submitting it to the rectory or putting it in the Sunday collection. A detailed schedule & flyer is next to the bulletins on PURPLE paper. ADVENT GIVING TREE We invite you to take an ornament off of our ADVENT GIVING TREE, next to St. Joseph’s Altar. These gifts are for the struggling families of our sister parish ST. JOHN CANTIUS in East New York. Please attach your ornament to your WRAPPED gift & place it in front of St. Joseph’s Altar by Sunday Dec. 12. Gifts will be picked up on Monday Dec. 13th. If you choose a gift that you find too expensive, you may share the cost with others or return the ornament & choose another gift. ONLY NEW GIFTS ARE NEEDED! ADVENT READING: The Word Among Us, a book that LIGHTING OF OUR CHRISTMAS TREES & THE TREE contains daily reflections on the Scripture Readings, is OF LIGHTS takes place on Sat. Dec. 18 at 6:30p.m. After available FREE, next to the bulletins at the main doors. the Tree Lighting, join Marissa Iacullo & Friends in the Please take one home. Auditorium for a Christmas concert followed by hot JOB AVAILABLE FOR DOCTOR’S OFFICE chocolate & cookies, provided by St. Athanasius School. RECEPTIONIST: Call 718-234-3344 for details. HOLY NAME SOCIETY Exposition of the Blessed of the BOB VEZZUSO IS HOSTING LECTURES ON TAKING Sacrament is this Fri. Dec. 3. All members of the Holy CONTROL & STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS. The Name Society are urged to attend for an hour of prayer & workshop will be held Sat. December 4 in the Nazareth meditation from 1-2p.m. All are invited to join them! Institute. The cost is $20.00 per person. Seating is limited, HOLY NAME SUNDAY is Dec. 12th. All members & their so if you are interested, call Bob at 718-837-2743 to family & friends are invited to attend the 8:30a.m. Mass. A reserve your seat at one of the lectures. light breakfast & a celebration of Christmas follows the A "Thank You" from the Knights mass. Fun & games for all the children of the parish & a The Knights of Joseph B. Cavallaro wish to express a visit from Santa Claus. hearty thank you to all those who filled out the information COOKBOOKS: In response to the many inquiries about cards about the Knights on November 7. Most have been ordering additional cookbooks, we have ordered 200 contacted, however, some cards did not contain a additional cookbooks & we are expecting them in midtelephone number. We would still like to speak to you if December, just in time for Christmas gifts! As soon as you are still interested. Since you did put your address, they arrive, we will sell them after Mass. you will be receiving information in the mail. CONGRATUALTIONS TO OUR NEW PARISH TRUSTEE CHRISTMAS WREATHS Once again, the Knights of Virginia Bivona. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW Joseph B. Cavallaro, Knights of Columbus will sell PASTORAL COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON Sister Barbara Christmas wreaths in front of the Church on Sundays Lynch, CSJ CONGRATULATIONS TO Michael Romersa December 5th and 12th. Over the past two years, the who has joined our FINANCE BOARD. Page Five ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA Riflessione del mese di Novembre Mese dedicato alle anime dei defunti UNA BUONA MORTE - Con la morte inizia la vera vita, quella che non avra’ fine; la morte segna il passaggio dal tempo all’eternita’. Per il cristiano fare una buona morte e’ molto importante. Chi si stacca da questo mondo e muore unito a Dio nella carita’ e nella grazia, puo’ ritenersi meritevole di aver ricevuto il grande dono della felicita’ eterna. Percio’ ogni cristiano deve adeguarsi, desiderare, chiedere al Signore una buona morte ed e’ bene che sappia anche come deve comportarsi in quel momento. Bisogna chiedere fermamente perdono di tutti i propri peccati invocando la misericordia di Dio. E’ molto importante avere un sacerdote accanto in quei momenti estremi perche la penitenza ricostruisce e rinnova la vita spirituale. Comunque si possono salvare anche coloro che muoino all’improvviso o senza il conforto dei Sacramenti. Dobbiamo raccomandarci alla Madonna che e’ rifugio dei peccatori e aiuto dei cristiani. Chi si rivolge a Lei con animo pentito, certamente non sara’ abbandonato. San Bernardo nella sua piu’ bella preghiera rivolta alla Vergine, prega cosi’: “Ricordati, Maria, che non si e’ mai sentito dire che qualcuno abbia chiesto il tuo soccorso e sia stato abbandonato....” ESEMPIO Il 3 giugno del 1963 Giovanni XXIII lasciava per sempre questa terra. La sua morte esemplare richiamo’ il popolo di Dio a riflettere sul fine della vita: si deve vivere e morire per la gloria di Dio. Papa Giovanni insegno’ a morire, a unirsi alle sofferenze di Cristo, insegno’ a desiderare la casa del Padre, la vera dimora di ogni creatura. Quando si rivolse ai suoi fratelli, disse loro di non piangere perche’ stava per incontrarsi con il suo papa’ e la sua mamma i fratelli e sorelle che l’avevano preceduti. Negli ultimi giorni di vita disse: “Non vi preoccupate di me perche’ le valigie sono pronte; io sono pronto, anzi prontissimo a partire”. Le sue ultime parole pronunciate nell’agonia finale furono: “ Soffro con dolore, ma con amore”; “con la morte comincia una nuova vita e chi muore vive eternamente”. O Signore, come sono belle la fede, la sicurezza e la pace di Papa Giovanni. OFFERTA O Signore, insegnaci a pregare e donaci quella fede sicura che sorreggeva Papa Giovanni. PREGHIERA Santa Maria, Madre di Dio, prega per noi peccatori adesso e nell’ora della nostra morte. Amen! November 28, 2004 siete pregati di recarvi in rettoria. Vi ricordiamo che le vostre offerte sono molto apprezzate. DOMENICA, 19 DICEMBRE - GIORNO DI PREGHIERA - Da appuntare sul vostro calendario questa data per un giorno di preghiera durante l’Avvento qui a Sant’Atanasio iniziando alle 12:30 nell’auditorio della nostra scuola. Colloqui e preghiere in Inglese, Italiano e Spagnolo. Le guide di questo giorno di preghiera includono Suor Mary Claire Rhatigan, O.P., il Signor Jeff Smith (Inglese), il Diacono Dante Colandrea (Italiano) e Jennifer Compton (Spagnolo). Si terranno 2 colloqui, la Preghiera Di Mezzogiorno, Vespi, e L’Adorazione del Santissimo Sacramento. Seguira’ il pranzo e uno spazio di tempo per poter conoscere e far amicizia con gli altri partecipanti. L’offerta è di $20 a persona. Abbiamo bisogno di un minimo di 50 partecipanti e i posti sono limitati. Dato che nello stesso giorno ci sara’ un concerto Natalizio con inizio alle 6 di sera e per dar modo a coloro che volessero partecipare al giorno di preghiera, possono lasciare alle 6 invece delle 7 per avere cosi’,la possibilita di godersi anche lo spettacolo. Per l’iscrizione al giorno di preghiera,per favore, disponete la vostra offerta in una busta con il vostro nome, indirizzo e numero di telefono. (gentilmente scrivere sulla busta “Giorno di Preghiera”). Portandola in rettoria o semplicemente metterla nel cestino delle offerte la Domenica. Sara’ una bella giornata. Venite numerosi. PADRE AMIRO ESTA EN LA RECTORIA DE SAN ATANASIO CADA VIERNES de 10:30de la manana a 6:30 de la noche. Venerdi’ 3 Dicembre e’ il PRIMO VENERDI’ DEL MESE Come GRUPO DE ORACION CARISMATICA EN ESPANOL SE al solito si celebrera’ una Santa Messa alle 8:00PM in lingua REUNE CADA VIERNES, a las 7:30p.m., en la iglesia de Italiana. Prima della Messa ci sara’ l’esposizione del Santissimo abajo. Sacramento con benedizione alle 7:30pm. Questo venerdi’ sia l’esposizione del Santissimo Sacramento che la Messa saranno DÍA DE ORACIÓN EN ADVIENTO- domingo 19 de nella chiesa sottopino. FIERA DI NATALE sara’ Domenica prossima 5 Dicembre. Questa fiera si terra’ nell’auditorio della nostra scuola. Venite a trovarci dopo che avete ascoltato la Messa per comprare i vostri regali natalizi. L’ALBERO DELLE LUCI – Un’albero di Natale sara’ posto nel giardino accanto alla rettoria. Per solo $5 potete comprare una lampadina sull’albero come regalo o in memoria di una persona cara. L’albero rimarra’ acceso dal 22 Dicembre al 9 Gennaio. Per informazioni rivolgersi in rettoria oppure compilare il modolo trovato in chiesa. ALBERI DI NATALE – La tradizione continua qui a Sant’Atanasio! Come ogni anno vi ricordiamo che durante l’Avvento il giardino intorno alla nostra chiesa sara’ preparato con dei belli alberi natalizi che potete dedicare in memoria di un vostro defunto. Gli alberi sono preparati con luci natalizie e accesi durante una cerimonia Sabato 18 Dicembre dopo la Messa delle 5:30pm. L’offerta e’ di $300 dollari. Per ulteriori informazione diciembre, desde las 11:30a.m. hasta las 7p.m., aquí en la Iglesia San Atanasio. Las oraciones serán celebradas en Español, Inglés e Italiano. Dos charlas y una discusión en grupo serán dadas totalmente en Español. El día incluye un desayuno liviano a las 11:30a.m, cena a las 3p.m., descanso con café, té, y bizcocho a las 5p.m. El Santísimo Sacramento será expuesto en un aula de la escuela durante el día y el día terminará con Benedicción del Santísimo Sacramento. Estamos sugiriendo una donación de $20.00 por persona, la cual se puede pagar antes del 19 de diciembre. Necesitamos saber antes del domingo 5 de diciembre cuantas personas acudirán. Por favor comunicarse con nuestra Directora de Música, Michelle Villalta, para reservar su asiento. El Día de Oración en la Cuaresma estuvo estupendo, así que ¡reserve su asiento pronto! G.I.S.A. Gruppo Italiano Sant’Atanasio Mons. David L. Cassato, Parroco PRESENTA THE ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY IN CONCERTO NATALIZIO Con Artisti Internazionli E Compagnia D’opera Completa FONDATORE – GENESIO M. RIBOLDI PRODUTTORE – NINA DI GREGORIO DIRETTORE DI SCENA – FRANCO FERRO DIRETTORE MUSICALE – THOMAS SIKLOS DATA – DOMENICA, 19 DICEMBRE 2004 ORARIO – 6:00PM LUOGO – CHIESA SOTTOPIANO – SANT’ATANASIO BAY PARKWAY & 61 STREET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK PER BIGLIETTI: FRED FELLETI – 718. 236-9855 MARIA PORCU’ – 718 627-0387 MARIA PERNICIARO – 718 256-8122 NINA DI GREGORIO – 718 232-8162 OFFERTA - $10 VENITE ALLA CULLA DEL BAMBINO GESU’ CANTEREMO INSIEME AGLI ANGELI G.I.S.A. Italian Group Saint Athanasius Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor PROUDLY PRESENTS THE ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY IN CHRISTMAS CONCERT Featuring International Artists And Full Opera Company FOUNDER – GENESIO M. RIBOLDI PRODUCER – NINA DI GREGORIO STAGE DIRECTOR – FRANCO FERRO MUSICAL DIRECTOR– THOMAS SIKLOS DATE – SUNDAY, DICEMBER 19, 2004 TIME – 6:00PM LOCATION– ST. ATHANASIUS -LOWER CHURCH BAY PARKWAY & 61 STREET BROOKLYN, NEW YORK FOR TICKETS: FRED FELLETI – 718 236-9855 MARIA PORCU’ – 718 627-0387 MARIA PERNICIARO – 718 256-8122 NINA DI GREGORIO – 718 232-8162 DONATION - $10 COME TO SEE BABY JESUS. TOGETHER WE’LL SING TO THE ANGELS.