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November 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
MASS INTENTIONS for the WEEK
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2014
8:30am Steven DeChairo
12:10pm Marie Corsentino
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2014
8:30am Josefa Roncal (Birthday in Heaven)
12:10pm Salvatore Ciofalo
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014
8:30am Andree Faroul
12:10pm Ernesto Celorio
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014
THANKSGIVING DAY
9:00am Manuel & Josefa Roncal
Benjy Margulies (8th Anniversary)
In Thanksgiving
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2014
8:30am Salvatore Mannino
William R. McQuade
Kevin L. Herron
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2014
8:30am Meredith Brosnan
5:00pm Sadie & John Casamento
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2014
7:45am Brian Saccareccia
9:00am Parishioners of Holy Name of Mary
Parents&Ancestors of Mr & Mrs K. Duncan
Jerome Agnello
Josephine Gargagliano
Mira Venus Rodriguez
Toni Foster
10:30am Anna Herman
12:00pm Salvatore Passalacqua (Happy Birthday in Heaven)
1:15pm Consuelo Rivera
PARISH INFORMATION
PARISH REGISTRATION
If you or someone you know attends Mass regularly at
Holy Name of Mary and is not a registered parishioner,
please come into the Parish Office and fill out a short
registration form. This will be helpful if you should need
recommendation letters, certificates and especially
sponsor certificates for Baptism or Confirmation.
Registration is mandatory for these requests.
HNM PARISH SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Join in the Spirit at Holy Name of Mary School, a Middle
States Association Accredited School. To register your
child for Nursery (full day, age 3), Pre-K (full day, age 4),
Kindergarten (full day, age 5) or Grade 1 through 8,
please contact our School Office for an appointment
to visit at 516-825-4009. After school care available for all
registered students.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Weekly offering budgeted to meet parish expense $13,846
Weekly offering of November 16, 2014
$12,996
Faith Direct (average of weekly donation)
$ 1,622
TOTAL of weekly offering & Faith Direct
$14,618
Surplus
$ 772
FAITH DIRECT
With the busy times of Thanksgiving and Advent season
right around the corner, enrolling in Faith Direct today is a
great way to ensure your gifts of treasure to Holy Name of
Mary are received, even if you may be out of town. Please
pick up an enrollment form from the parish office today
or enroll online at www.faithdirect.net - our Church
Code is NY78.
MSGR. ROBERT MULLIGAN MEMORIAL
There are many available dates to remember a
loved one with the Msgr. Mulligan Memorial of
Bread & Wine, Candles, or Flowers.
These intentions begin on a Sunday and end on
the following Saturday. If you are interested,
please come into the Parish Office.
HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH YOUTH GROUP
All high school students are welcome to join our Parish
Youth Group. Meetings are held in the Youth Room
located in the lower level of the school (use E. Jamaica Ave
entrance). No pre-registration required. Any questions,
please call Fr. Henry at the Parish Office, 516-825-1450.
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November 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
This Week at Holy Name of Mary
Sunday, November 23, 2014
9:00am
Religious Education
11:00am
Spanish RCIA
12:30pm
Couples For Christ
5:00pm
Wolfe Tones
Reserved
Rm. 5
Rm. 3
Gym
Monday, November 24, 2014
10:30am
HNM PlaygroupRm. 3
Reserved
Religious Education
Sch/Café
7:00pm
Boy Scouts
Gym
7:00pm
Spanish Carismatic
Church
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
10:00am
Women For Sobriety Outreach
6:00pm
CYO
Gym
7:00pm
Spirit Prayer Gr Church
7:30pm
Spanish Ministry
Conv. 2
7:30pm
Carismatic Leaders
Rm. 6
8:30pm
Mens Basketball Gym
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Reserved
Gift Program
6:00pm
CYO
7:00pm
RCIA
7:00pm
Parish Outreach
7:30pm
Spanish Ministry
7:30pm
A. A.
Conv. 1
Gym
Outreach
Cafe
Rm. 110
Conv. 2
Thursday, November 27, 2014
6:00pm
CYO
Gym
Friday, November 28, 2014
Reserved
Gift Program
6:30pm
Spanish Choir
7:30pm
Spanish Choir
8:00pm
A. A.
Conv. 1
Rm. 110
Rm. 6
Conv. 2
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Reserved
Gift Program
Conv. 1
In observance of Thanksgiving
The Parish Office will be closed
Thursday, November 27th and
Friday, November 28th.
The Priests and Parish Staff wish you all
a very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!
NEXT SUNDAY’S READINGS-NOVEMBER 30, 2014
First Sunday of Advent
1st Reading } Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7
2nd Reading } 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Gospel } Mark 13:33-37
“Return to me; Watch, Wait, Be Alert, Prepare.”
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULE-NOV. 29/30
Sat., 5:00pm
HOST } P. Zolzer, E. Parkes, L. DeMartis, M. Lawlor
Sun., 7:45am
HOST } G. Ristano, M. Merollo, M. O’Connell, J. Pope
Sun., 9:00am
HOST } N. Bohorquez, F. Bohorquez, M. Sheffield, F. Watt
Sun., 10:30am
HOST } A. Ramos, M. Ramos, M. Mazza, C. Giuliano
CUP } L. Gangemi, V. Yerou, C. Roncal, N. Roncal,
M. Moscola, J. Moscola
Sun., 12:00pm
HOST } A. Paul, M. Pascuzzi, W. Walsh, J. Davide
CUP } C. Romano, M. Affronti, P. Ragusa, A. Dikeman,
C. Salcedo, J. Salcedo
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
“Christ the King”…
Today as we celebrate Christ the King, we hear
Jesus say: “...whatever you did for one of the least
brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me”.
Knowing that we find the face of Christ in the poor, this
month through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
was able to serve 90 families providing food, assistance for
utility and rent bills, etc. Have a great Thanksgiving!
PRAY FOR THE SICK:
Joseph Consolazio, Filomena Napolitano, Mark Rubin,
Kevin Lynch, Veronica Conway, Paul Dillon, Marie Naso,
Francis Mimms, Marianne Madden, Jose Cabrera, Dayron
Fory, Rita Fitzgibbon, Marlene Plasabas, Mary Grillo, Eileen
Gorman, Leonardo Burgos, Johnny Jackson, Lorenzo Page,
August Biermann, Anthony & Fanny Provenzano,
Marian Guarino, Anthony Marino, Rebecca Zhanay,
Joyce Erickson, Geraldine Connelly, Frank Mauro,
Richard J. Vela, Regina Michelle Barone, Kenneth Healey,
Daniel Ottochian, Lydia Puig-Savatteri, Vincent McCauley Sr.
PRAY FOR THE DECEASED:
Margaret S. DeJesus, Vincent Napolionello, Kenneth Shea,
Judith Monsees
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November 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
PARISH NEWS
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Second Time:
Jessica Benson, Holy Name of Mary
& Daniel Kehoe, Holy Name of Mary
Cynthia D. Schiano, Holy Name of Mary
& Michael G. Melchione, St. Aidan’s, Williston Pk.
SECOND COLLECTION
There is a second collection this weekend for the
Catholic Campaign for Human Development and
Home Missions. For 40 years, CCHD has
funded community groups that seek justice and
create lasting change. Help fight poverty in
America and defend human dignity.
LAST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/LORD
JESUS CHRIST, KING of the UNIVERSE
The Lord Jesus is our shepherd.
At the end, at his coming, he will
hand over the kingdom to his Father.
He will “judge between one sheep
and another, between rams and
goats”, between those who have lived
their lives for others, and those who
have lived for themselves.
ANOINTING of the SICK
Sunday, November 30th at 3:30pm
We invite everyone who is experiencing
difficulties because of sickness, disabilities or
aging, to join with us and receive the grace of the
sacrament and the prayerful support of the parish
community.
Who may receive this sacrament? Adults and
children living with physical illness or diseases
such as cancer, MS, Parkinson’s, heart condition,
Alzheimer’s, or any disability. People recuperating from surgery or illness, people living with
mental illness, people experiencing problems and
limitations of old age, anyone about to undergo
surgery.
This sacrament provides a special grace and
strength to all those who receive it. A person
does not need to be in danger of death to be
anointed and a person may be anointed
more than once. Family & friends are
welcome as well as caregivers, who will
receive a special blessing for strength
and courage in their ministry.
Performing at
Holy Name of Mary
Auditorium
Sunday, November 23rd
5:00pm
Tickets are $20.00 each and
will be sold at the door.
Refreshments available.
50/50
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November 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
from the Pastor…
My Dear Parishioners,
This Thursday, we celebrate Thanksgiving. It is a time to gather with family and friends
and celebrate the harvest of abundance we enjoy in our country. We enjoy the traditional meal of
turkey with gravy and stuffing, cranberries, sweet potatoes, and all the fixings. We also remember
those who do not have the blessings we have, and we donate gifts of food from our hearts to help
those in need. This year, for the first time, our parish community will serve a Thanksgiving dinner
for those who have no one to celebrate with. I am grateful for the generosity of our community for
our brothers and sisters who are not as fortunate as we are. For you, I am grateful. Thank you.
I would like to invite you to celebrate Thanksgiving at the 9 AM Mass this Thursday. We
have so many blessings which are a gift from God. Please join us as we thank our God for all we
have and all we are. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
In His love and mercy,
Msgr. Rom
Looking for something to do on Thanksgiving day?
Join us for Thanksgiving Dinner
11:30am-1:30pm
Holy Name of Mary School Cafeteria
90 South Grove Street (East Jamaica Ave entrance)
RSVP required: (516)-825-0177
Unfortunately NOT handicapped accessible.
Buscando algo que hacer
¿en el día de acción de Gracias?
Únase a nosotros para la cena de acción de Gracias
11:30-13:30
Santísimo Nombre de María cafetería
90 sur Grove Street (Entrada de East Jamaica Ave)
RSVP requerido: 516-825-0177
Por desgracia no discapacitados.
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November 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Walk By Faith
When I was about twenty-three, I was fortunate to become acquainted with a gentleman with the
last name of Romanov, on both sides of his family; long story short, his parents were distant cousins. For
those who might have already guessed, his both sides of his family were members of the Russian royal
family, his great-grandfather was Alexander II, the tsar assassinated by a bomb in 1881. One of the family
possessions held by this gentleman is a watch that was not only owned by his great-grandfather, but was in
his possession at the time of his death, and is permanently stopped at that time, with stains of the Tsar’s
blood embedded into the metal of the watch. Of all the people I have met over the years, none had a
closer connection to a country’s throne than he did, and one day I asked him, “If they offered you the
Russian throne would you take it?” Straight away, he said “no”, and offered half a dozen reasons why he
would not want to be the Tsar.
Living in the United States, in the beginning of the 21st Century, it is difficult for us to imagine
the reality of monarchy, let alone fathom why someone would not want to be the sovereign of a country
the size of Russia, with all the other territories attached. Possibly the intimate knowledge of how his own
ancestor died, as well as the violent deaths of relatives by revolutionary forces, brings the reality of
becoming a king, or tsar, or emperor, to my friend’s mind when the topic comes up. As a student of
history, I can state that most revolutions, specifically those that occurred in the 19 th and early 20th Centuries, took place as things were improving for people, and as reforms and worldwide economic changes
were taking hold, the Bolsheviks seized power in the Russian Empire and Socialist Revolutionaries took
control of Mexico. What the various revolutionary groups and ‘progressive’ forces throughout the world
had in common was their rejection of traditional structures and values, including Christianity. Pope Pius
XI, in his encyclical Quas Primas, linked the manifold evils (of) the world … to the fact that the majority of men
had thrust Jesus Christ and his holy law out of their lives; that these had no place either in private affairs or in politics:
and … that as long as individuals and states refused to submit to the rule of our Savior, there would be no really
hopeful prospect of a lasting peace among nations.
It was because of the instability in the world, and the growing secularization of Christian nations
that he instituted the Feast of Christ the King in 1925.
While we may be tempted to say that nothing we do can possibly make any difference, that the
world is going the way it is going, we should keep in mind that there are thirty-five canonized saints and
fifteen beatified martyrs from the persecution in Mexico, men, women and even children who would not
just give up. In 2000, the Orthodox Church of Russia declared 1,765 canonized saints, who had suffered
under the Soviets in the 20th Century. During World War II, 108 Poles, and Maximillian Kolby gave their
lives in witness to the Faith. In China, Argentina, El Salvador and many other countries Catholics and
other Christians have witnessed to their Faith in Jesus Christ, and in the promise that He has given; often
their witness has been to stand in solidarity with those who have been targeted by those in power. Most of
those who have died, were killed by those regimes preaching ‘progressive’ politics, often these same
progressive politicians tell their populations that there is no place for Christ in making political decisions;
yet everytime that Christianity has been removed from politics in the 20th Century, millions have died,
whether in concentration camps, Soviet gulags, or abortion clinics in the United States.
We honor Christ as King, because the Father has given Him all authority, because through
Him all can be saved, and when those in authority recognize that that authority comes from Him, they
govern with respect for the power they wield.
Viva Cristo Rey,
Fr. Henry
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November 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
The Music Ministries
Of
Holy Name of Mary Parish
cordially invite you to attend their
26th Annual Christmas Concert
from the Sanctuary of our Church featuring:
Holy Name of Mary Adult Chorale
Holy Name of Mary Hispanic Choir
Holy Name of Mary Filipino Choir
Holy Name of Mary Folk Group
Sunday, December 14th, 2014
3:30 PM
For information, please call Mr. Faughey at the Parish Office (516) 825-1450
Each year, generous parishioners join with Parish Outreach and the St. Vincent de Paul Society in
providing Christmas gifts for people in our parish who are experiencing hard times. We need your help
again as we try to bring joy and hope to struggling families.
This weekend, at the entrances to the church, there are containers with specific requests for individuals
who are in need. We invite you to take a card, purchase that item, and bring it UNWRAPPED to church
NEXT WEEKEND (Nov. 29 & 30). The gifts will then be sorted and distributed to individuals and
families in time for Christmas.
The following items are suggestions for people who are not able to shop or who would prefer to give
an alternative gift:
- gift certificate for a food store, Target, or another department store
- donations of money that can be used to purchase some higher priced items such as coats, shoes etc.
If you are in a position to be able to buy gifts for a whole family (1,2 or more members),
please call the Parish Outreach Office at 825-0177 and we will give you information
on how to “adopt” a family for Christmas.
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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
MINISTERIO
HISPANO
Fr. Fernando Echeverri
www.hnom.org/latino.htm
JESUCRISTO, REY DEL UNIVERSO (B)
(Ultimo domingo del tiempo ordinario)
“Preguntó Pilato a Jesús: “Eres tú el rey de los
judíos?........ mi reino no es de este
mundo…..pero mi reino no es de aquí. Pilato
de dijo: “Con que, ¿tú eres rey?” Jesús contestó: Tú lo dices: soy rey. Yo para esto he nacido
y para esto he venido al mundo; para ser
testigo de la verdad. Todo el que es de la
verdad, escucha mi voz”.
EL PODER Y LA VERDAD, FRENTE A
FRENTE:
Pero qué es el poder y la autoridad para Cristo?.
Es una cuestión ardua y delicada, que será
origen de innumerables conflictos y hasta
desviaciones en la historia de la Iglesia. Durante
su breve vida pública, Jesús ha tenido que salir
frecuentemente al paso de equívocos y
malentendidos, tanto en sus discípulos como
entre la gente.
Hoy en los umbrales de la muerte, el interés
sobre la autoridad y el poder alcanza su máximo
grado de tensión y dramatismo. Es impresionante esta confrontación entre Jesús y Pilato.
Ahora podemos decir que el poder y la verdad
se encontraron frente a frente. Jesús confundió
a los poderosos y con sus palabras y obras
diseñó un nuevo estilo de poder y autoridad.
Solamente podríamos recordar la sorprendente
lección que un día enseñó a sus discípulos:
“Yo no he venid a ser servido sino a
servir” (Mc. 10,45). Seguramente Pilato no
entendió las palabras de Jesús cuando dijo que
su reino no era de este mundo, pero su objetivo y
su tarea es conducirlo desde ahora mismo, hacia la
justicia, la libertad, la paz y el amor.
Todo esto contrasta con la autoridad y poder que el
hombre moderno quiere tener en este mundo,
abusando de la autoridad, enriqueciéndose a costa de
los pobres, manipulando y controlando a su antojo
sin tener en cuenta los intereses de la mayoría.
Dónde está la humildad de los que nos gobiernan,
dónde los principios y valores que deben regir este
mundo por los senderos del bienestar y la felicidad.
Se le olvidó a los que ostentan el poder que no
tendrían poder si Dios no se lo hubiera otorgado.
Oremos por los que tienen autoridad y poder en el
mundo para que cambien esas actitudes egoístas y se
conviertan en servidores de las comunidades.
Definitivamente es hora de volver a Dios y reconocer
que El es que tiene el poder, a nuestro Rey, a JESUS
EL HONOR Y LA GLORIA POR LOS SIGLOS DE
LOS SIGLOS AMEN.
RETIRO DE ADVIENTO:
El padre Fernando y el diácono Polanco predicarán
este retiro para prepararnos a la Navidad este Sábado
1 de Diciembre de 8.30 Pm a 5 Pm. en la cafetería,
los esperamos a todos.
BAUTISMOS: Dic. 15 a las 12 Am.
FELIZ DIA DE ACCION DE GRACIAS, QUE
DIOS LOS SIGA BENDICIENDO, A PESAR DE
LAS
TORMENTAS,
HURACANES,
TERREMOTOS, ENFERMEDADES, CRISIS…..
DIOS SIEMPRE ESTARA CON NOSOTROS,
DIOS SIEMPRE REINARA CON NOSOTROS.
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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
HOPE HOUSE MINISTRIES
Please join in benefiting Hope House Ministries (www.hhm.org) as we celebrate a Celtic
Twilight Christmas presented by Andy Cooney,
Phil Coulter and special guests. This festive
concert will be performed on Monday, Dec. 8,
at Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Tickets $45, $55, $75, $85, $100 and
$125. Online at www.carnegiehall.org ● Box
Office at 57th St. & 7th Ave. For Groups or Bus
Packages please call Mill Pond Music at (516)
798-3014 or email: [email protected].
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER
Preparing for marriage? Engaged Encounter is
an effective Pre Cana program designed to
provide you with the tools for a successful
marriage. Couples are given the opportunity to
explore many aspects of their relationship
through a series of presentations, writings and
dialogue.
Call 631-563-1032 or email at
[email protected].
The Diocese of Rockville Centre
Celebrates the 50th Anniversary
of Priestly Ordination
of
OUR LADY of PEACE
The Lay Carmelite Community of Our Lady of
Peace in Lynbrook, invite you to their annual
Christmas Craft Sale on Sun., Dec. 7th.
Bishop William Murphy
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Christmas Fair on Sun. Dec. 7 from 10am4pm. Christmas shopping, food, refreshments,
raffles and a visit from Santa!
Sunday, November 30, 2014
12:30pm Mass
Cathedral of St. Agnes
Rockville Centre
LIFE CENTER of LONG ISLAND
The Life Center is in desperate need of the
following items: clothes for boys & girls, baby
wipes, powder, diaper rash creams, crib sheets,
bottles, hooded towels and washcloths. Thank
you for any help you can provide to help
support women in crises. Call (631)243-2373.
His Eminence
Cardinal Timothy Dolan
will be the homilist.
All are invited to join Bishop Murphy
in this Liturgy of Thanksgiving.
May the beauty & blessings
of Thanksgiving
bring warmth & peace
to your home this season .
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