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THIRD IN ORDINARY TIME
READINGS FOR SUNDAY
VOL. 31 NO. 5
First Reading: Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Moses explains to the people that a prophet will come from among
them, and that they should listen to this prophet’s words, for God has
told him of this prophet. God also tells Moses that anyone who
pretends to speak in his words, or speaks in the name of other gods
shall die.
Second Reading: I Corinthians 7:32-35
Paul tells the Corinthians how an unmarried man or woman is able to
devote themselves fully to God without concern for the needs of a
spouse. Paul explains that God wants to help them promote good
and devote themselves more fully to God.
Gospel: Mark 1:21-28
As Jesus was teaching, a man with an unclean spirit came to the
synagogue and asked if Jesus had come to destroy them. Jesus
ordered the spirit out of the man, who shrieked violently as the spirit
departed. The people were amazed at the authority he had over the
spirit.
MASSES OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015 ............................. St. John Bosco
9:00am
4:00pm Katharine Lamb & Family ........ Andrew Introna & Family
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015............ 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am All Parishioners
9:30am Frank Fata........................... Mr. & Mrs. William Taugher
10:45am James Torrey ....................................... Catherine Torrey
12:00pm Mark Zogby .................................................. Fran Zogby
1:15pm Edward Catapano ................................... Oliveira Family
6:00pm Vito Bruno ............................. Mr. & Mrs. Victor Lamberti
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 .......... The Presentation of the Lord
9:00am Peter Abbato ............................................ Furnari Family
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015...................... St. Blaise, St. Ansgar
9:00am Fred Chilvers......................................Barbara Volpicello
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015
9:00am Thomas Plunkett .....................................Mary Detlefsen
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015 ..................................... St. Agatha
9:00am
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 .............. St. Paul Miki & companions
9:00am
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
9:00am Mena Jovino............................................ Connie Profaci
4:00pm James McHugh ....................................... Higgins Family
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015............ 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am All Parishioners
9:30am Luigi & Josephine Fata ............................... Pane Family
10:45am Anne C. Daiuto .......................................... Daiuto Family
12:00pm Nicholas Dugo ................................. Janet & Marie Dugo
1:15pm Anna Kaufmann .............. Ernest W. Kaufmann & Family
6:00pm Margaret Reilly ........................................... Tess & Girlie
7:00pm
8:00pm
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Ed & Nellie Angeles, Carmella Fanelli, Nancy
Argenziano, Angelina Signorile, Rachel T. Zagaria
Anthony Caruvana, Thomas Cavataio, C. Jeronimo,
Anthony Mongelli, Jr.
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
FEAST OF ST. BLAISE – FEBRUARY 3rd
February is the Feast of St. Blaise. The traditional blessing of the
throats will take place the 9:00am and 7:30pm Mass in the Church.
The children of St. Patrick’s School and Religious Education will have
their throats blessed at school.
3rd
SAT., JAN. 31, 2015
Fr. Victor
SUN., FEB. 1, 2015
Fr. Liboy
Fr. Victor
Msgr. Robert
Msgr. Robert
Fr. Victor
Fr. Liboy
MASS CELEBRANTS
MASS
SAT., FEB. 7, 2015
4:00pm
Msgr. Jeff
MASS
SUN., FEB. 8, 2015
8:00am
Fr. Victor
9:30am
Msgr. Jeff
10:45am
Fr. Victor
12:00pm
Msgr. Jeff
1:15pm
Msgr. Robert
6:00pm
Msgr. Jeff
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULE
SAT., JAN. 31, 2015
MASS
SAT., FEB. 7, 2015
Henry Gioia
4:00pm
Helen Adams
Kathleen Gioia
Tim Golden
Lilian Hopkins
Marianne Trapani
SUN., FEB. 1, 2015
MASS
SUN., FEB. 8, 2015
Cora Mariano
8:00am
Maureen Digilio
Lisa Russo
Camille McDermott
Catherine Mitchell
Gloria Paulsen
Geralyn Whalen
9:30am
Deirdre Haddad
Marie Raneri
John Ladley
Marianne Trapani
Maureen Murphy
Pasquale Maffeo
10:45am
Paul Pagel
Toni Maffeo
Nellie Angeles
Louis Campione
Harry Ustler
Danielle Bernstein
12:00pm
Nancy Ciaccio
Margaret Wallace
Ed Angeles
Martha Pellechia
Gemma Angilletta
Joanne Strenta
1:15pm
Lenny Paglio
Mary Festa
Carmela Fanelli
Theresa Cafiero
Josephine Galante
Stephanie Crocitto
6:00pm
Marie Ranieri
Sylvia Ginch
Pasquale Maffeo
Barbara Volpicello
Toni Maffeo
SAT., JAN. 31, 2015
Helen Adams
SUN., FEB. 1, 2015
Angelo Tomasetti
Toni Maffeo
Peter Razzano
Richard Noel
Timothy Haddad
Ellen Mitchell
LECTOR SCHEDULE
MASS
SAT., FEB. 7, 2015
4:00pm
Harry Ustler
MASS
SUN., FEB. 8, 2015
8:00am
Helen Adams
9:30am
Bill Haddad
10:45am
Meghan Haddad
12:00pm
Carl Ciaccio
1:15pm
Martha Pellechia
6:00pm
Jean Pennacchio
SEVEN DAY VOTIVE CANDLES
In Honor Of
SANCTUARY LAMP
ST. PATRICK
ST. ANTHONY
Intended For
FERENC MESICS
THOS IN SERVICE OF
OUR COUNTRY
LACAVA &
MACCHIAROLA
Requested By
Ustler Family
Ustler Family
Family
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
SAT., JAN. 31, 2015
MASS
SAT., FEB. 7, 2015
Miles Ellis
4:00pm
Stephen Siracusa
Nicholas Russo
Vincent Siracusa
SUN., FEB. 1, 2015
MASS
SUN., FEB. 8, 2015
Daniel Dawkins
8:00am
Nicholas Benemerito
Marcus Ragusa
9:30am
Thomas Burgos
Max Rosario
Dominick Garcia
Anthony Caron
10:45am
Stephan Morganstern
Michael Caron
Nicholas Russo
Michael Cottone
12:00noon
Frank LiMandri
Frank LiMandri
Isabella Alba
1:15pm
Michael Cottone
Alex Petillo
Marcus Ragusa
Lawrence Callahan
6:00pm
Grace Caserta
Grace Caserta
Miles Ellis
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Margaret Bello, Jillian Cannon, Monica Cipriani, Carmine Gilbarti,
Enrique Maualuz, Ciro & Rose Saverino and Lisa Scognamiglio
HYMN NOTES
While earlier hymnodists made paraphrases of hymns, Henry Lyte,
who won the prize for poetry three years in a row at Trinity College,
Dublin, added a new dimension by making them poetical
interpretations. PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN is such
an interpretation of Psalm 103 and includes such memorable lines as
"Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven," and "Father-like he tends
and spares us." The editors of our hymnal have wisely chosen to
include the often omitted verse four "Frail as summer's flower we
flourish, Blows the wind, and it is gone.".
FEAST OF THE WEEK
St. Blaise
(d. 316) Feast Day: February 3
We know more about the devotion to St. Blaise by Christians around
the world than we know about the saint himself. His feast is observed
as a holy day in some Eastern Churches. The Council of Oxford, in
1222, prohibited servile labor in England on Blaise’s feast day. The
Germans and Slavs hold him in special honor and for decades many
United States Catholics have sought the annual St. Blaise blessing
for their throats
We know that Bishop Blaise was martyred in his episcopal city of
Sebastea, Armenia, in 316. The legendary Acts of St. Blase were
written 400 years later. According to them Blaise was a good bishop,
working hard to encourage the spiritual and physical health of his
people. Although the Edict of Toleration (311), granting freedom of
worship in the Roman Empire, was already five years old,
persecution still raged in Armenia. Blaise was apparently forced to
flee to the back country. There he lived as a hermit in solitude and
prayer, but made friends with the wild animals. One day a group of
hunters seeking wild animals for the amphitheater stumbled upon
Blaise’s cave. They were first surprised and then frightened. The
bishop was kneeling in prayer surrounded by patiently waiting
wolves, lions and bears.
As the hunters hauled Blaise off to prison, the legend has it, a mother
came with her young son who had a fish bone lodged in his throat. At
Blaise’s command the child was able to cough up the bone.
Agricolaus, governor of Cappadocia, tried to persuade Blaise to
sacrifice to pagan idols. The first time Blaise refused, he was beaten.
The next time he was suspended from a tree and his flesh torn with
iron combs or rakes. (English wool combers, who used similar iron
combs, took Blaise as their patron. They could easily appreciate the
agony the saint underwent.) Finally he was beheaded.
Comment: Four centuries give ample opportunity for fiction to creep
in with fact. Who can be sure how accurate Blaise’s biographer was?
But biographical details are not essential. Blaise is seen as one more
example of the power those have who give themselves entirely to
Jesus. As Jesus told his apostles at the Last Supper, “If you remain
in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it
will be done for you” (John 15:7). With faith we can follow the lead of
the Church in asking for Blaise’s protection.
Quote: “Through the intercession of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr,
may God deliver you from ailments of the throat and from every other
evil. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”
(Blessing of St. Blaise). Butler’s Lives of Saints
REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE
Please contact the Parish Office at least three months before the
scheduled wedding date.
02/14/15
02/15/15
02/28/15
MARRIAGE BANNS
John DiCarlo & Jeana Holder
Steven Stiller & Diana Badagliacco
Jake Raimondo & Janine Vacirca
BAPTISM REGISTRATION
The Sacrament of Baptism is administered approximately every three
weeks. Once the parents have decided upon the date they must
contact the Parish Office to obtain the proper papers required to
attend a Baptism Class on the date specified, all paperwork and the
fee must be returned to the Parish Office before the Baptism Class.
Baptism Dates: February 15th, March 15th & April 19th
Baptism Class Date: February 2nd
PLEASE HELP US HELP THE POOR
Last Sunday the parishioners donated a total of $75.00 for the poor.
SAINT PATRICK’S 300 CLUB
The club congratulates the winners of the 300 Club, which was held
on January 30.
(#289) $500.00
(#151) $250.00
(#29) $150.00
(#45) $100.00
Anyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor
by priest, deacon, religious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New
York is asked to contact Sr. Eileen Clifford, O.P. 212-371-1000x2949 or
Deacon George J. Coppola at 917-861-1762. Both may also be reached via
e-mail at [email protected]. Information can also be found on
the Archdiocesan website, www.archny.org.
In the keeping with
Archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is
provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ADMISSION
TO ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL - SEPTEMBER 2015
Please call the school office starting January 5th to arrange an
interview appointment for ALL GRADES on one of the following days
February 2nd – 6th, 2015.
PROCEDURE
Appointments must be made by telephone: 718-979-8815
Application forms should be obtained from the School Office before
the interview date. When forms are picked up, your appointment will
be confirmed.
REQUIREMENTS
Kindergarten: Child must be five years of age by 12/31/2015
First Grade: Child must be six years of age by 12/31/2015
Child must be present at registration
CERTIFICATES REQUIRED ALL GRADES
A. Birth
B. Baptismal, if catholic (also required for parishioners)
C. Immunization-complete records, including name of doctor, etc.
(measles, mumps, rubella must be after child's first birthday.)
All certificates must be submitted before appointment date.
APPLICATION FEE: $75.00 per child and $100.00 for 2 or more
children (non-refundable)
TUITION RATE: Only those active parishioners who present their
envelope number at registration, who participate in the life of the
parish and support the parish, will be given a parishioner's tuition
rate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Grades 1 + -- Standardized tests
results, report cards and work samples must be submitted before an
appointment can be given.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRE-K4 2015-16 INFORMATION
All parents interested in learning about Pre-K4 for the 2015-16 school
year, please call the school office.
REQUIREMENTS: Pre-K4: Child must be four years of age by Dec.
31st.
FLOCKNOTE
Cardinal Dolan together with Msgr. Jeff wants to communicate more
effectively with you through the technology of today. The
Archdiocese has provided us with a tool called Flocknote so that we
will be better equipped to keep our parishioners informed of parish
events, Archdiocesan announcements, etc. There are two easy
ways to connect.
1. Visit our parish at: www.flocknote.com/stpatrickssi.
2. From your cell phone, dial 84576 and text stpatrickssi to
subscribe to Flocknote.
This is a great opportunity for you to get plugged into things going on
in our parish and to increase engagement here in our community. If
you require assistance in the process, please feel free to come to the
Parish Office for help.
SENIOR 55+CLUB
Meetings will continue with the established groups (weather
permitting) on Wednesday from 1:30-4:30pm throughout February in
the Cafeteria. All are welcome to join us.
SICK or ELDERLY and HOMEBOUND
If you or a relative or anyone you know in your neighborhood is sick,
or elderly and homebound, and needs a visit from a Priest, please
call the Parish Office (718-979-4227).
MEETINGS OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015
Sunday Social (after Mass) 9:30am .....................................Cafeteria
Basketball 1-10pm .......................................................................Gym
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2015
Biddie Cheer 2:20-4:30pm ..........................................................Gym
Youth Choir 2:20-3:30pm .......................................... Worship Center
Basketball 2:20-10pm ..................................................................Gym
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015
Basketball 2:20-10pm ..................................................................Gym
CCD Classes 3:45-5:15pm .............................................. Classrooms
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Senior Group 1:30-4:30pm .......................................Cafeteria & Gym
Talent Show Practice 2:30-3:30pm ........................... Worship Center
CCD Classes 3:45-5:15pm .............................................. Classrooms
Varsity Cheer 4-6pm ...................................................................Gym
Basketball 6-10pm .......................................................................Gym
Adult Choir 7:15-9:15pm .........................................................Church
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2015
Basketball 2:20-10pm ..................................................................Gym
AA Meeting 7-8pm ....................................................... Classroom 4-2
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Basketball 2:20-10pm ..................................................................Gym
Eucharistic Adoration 7-8pm ...................................................Church
SATRUDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
Basketball 8am-2:30 & 6-10pm ...................................................Gym
Pills Anonymous, 6:30-7:30pm
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015
Sunday Social (after Mass) 9:30am .....................................Cafeteria
Basketball 1-10pm .......................................................................Gym
JOURNEYSONGS, OUR NEW HYMNAL IN 2015
St. Patrick's Church and Worship Center will be receiving new hymnals in
early January 2015.
Journeysongs contains the most recent translations of psalms and prayers
approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Our beautiful new
hymnals will contain a combination of traditional mainstream Catholic
hymnody and contemporary religious songs.
All parishioners will have the opportunity to memorialize the hymnals. For a
$25 donation, a book plate will be attached to the front inside cover. It is a
thoughtful memorial for a loved one, or as a commemorative celebration of a
sacrament, wedding, milestone birthday, or answered prayer. Hymnals are
not available for purchase. Memorial bookplates will be available year-round
until all hymnals are memorialized. Please give this your prayerful
consideration. Contact the Parish Office for details in January. When the
hymnals arrive we will start giving out bulletins after communion since
the readings are in the hymnals.
INTERVENTION
If you or one of your relatives or friends has a problem with alcohol or
drugs and they don’t want help yet, you can turn to an interventionist
we suggest Addiction Angel Alicia Reddy 646-404-0637.
12 STEP MEETINGS
AA Meetings are held every Thursday from 7-8pm and Pills
Anonymous are held every Saturday from 6:30-7:30pm. The
meetings are held in Classroom 4-2 in the School Building, please
enter on the corner of Richmond Road & McKinley Avenue.