Our Lady of Hope MARCH 1, 2015 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the faith community of Our Lady of Hope, a vibrant and welcoming parish, are committed to continuing the mission of Jesus Christ, through worship, faith, education, community and service. Rectory Address: 61-27 71st Street Middle Village, N.Y. 11379 Website: www.ourladyofhopeparish.org RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00 - 12 noon 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon Afternoon by appointment only Sundays & Holidays: NO OFFICE HOURS Like us on Facebook - Our Lady of Hope Parish Middle Village, or OLHMV Rectory 718-429-5438 Fax: 718-429-2764 Email: [email protected] School 718-458-3535 Religious Education 718-335-8394 PASTOR Very Rev. Michael A. Carrano PAROCHIAL VICARS Rev. Robert Armato Rev. Cezariusz W. Jastrzebski PARISH TRUSTEES Christopher Quinn Harry Walters PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT Jacqueline Trela DEACON Robert F. Lavanco RECTORY SECRETARIAL STAFF PASTOR EMERITUS Rev. Msgr. Nicholas W. Sivillo, SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION SCHOOL SECRETARIAL STAFF Jo-Anne Rella Alice Persichette Karen Colletti DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Millie Malone Michele Pizzella Ms. Michele Krebs Larry Abels SCHOOL FINANCIAL MANAGER Angela Guida We invite you to celebrate THE EUCHARIST To share in..... Weekends Saturday: 5:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 ~ 9:30 ~ 11:00 A.M., 12:30 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. Weekdays Monday-Friday: 7:30 and 9:00 A.M. Saturday: 9:00 A.M. Holydays See Mass Schedule in Bulletin. PRAYER AND DEVOTION TO: Pray the Rosary Monday thru Saturday at 8:30 A.M. Mary Queen of Peace Prayer Group 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 P.M. in the Rectory Devotions to Our Lady of Hope Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M. Holy Name Society Corporate Mass on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 11:00 A.M., followed by meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. in the School Cafeteria. Rosary Altar Society BAPTISMS 1st Wednesday after the 1st Sunday at 7:15 P.M. in the Church. Padre Pio and Our Lady Prayer Group Check the schedule in the bulletin for date and time. 2nd Friday of the month at 7:30 P.M. in the Church. RITE OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 4:00 P.M. and following the 7:30 P.M. Mass. Every 1st Friday following last morning Mass with Benediction at 3:00 P.M. unless otherwise noted. MARRIAGES Arrangements must be made at Rectory at least six months before the wedding. ANOINTING OF THE SICK In case of serious illness or emergency, call the Rectory to arrange for a visit by a Priest Eucharistic Adoration NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to our parish family! Please register at the Rectory office and feel free to contact any member of the Pastoral staff regarding the many programs in the Parish. SUNDAY ENVELOPES All parishioners are expected to identify themselves with the parish by using the envelopes and thus deserve the privileges of the parish. OUR LADY OF HOPE YÜÉÅ à{x ctáàÉÜË á Wxá~ Dear Friends: E very so often it becomes necessary to look at where we are, where we are going and what positive changes need to be made. We call this a self-assessment. All institutions, who have a goal and mission, do periodic self-assessments. With this in mind, I have consulted with our Parish Staff and with the Pastoral Council. Our goal is to have a self-assessment, done by the parishioners, in four or five major areas. The first assessment will be about the Liturgy and Worship here at Our Lady of Hope. In late March you will be given the opportunity to assist us in answering the questions: where are we, where are we going and what positive aspects of liturgy and worship should be addressed. Please know your input will be important. Thank you! Yours in Christ, Very Rev. Michael A. Carrano PRIESTS’ MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY, MARCH 7 5:00 P.M. Msgr. Pflomm 7:30 P.M. Father Cezariusz SUNDAY, 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M 12:30 P. M 6:30 P.M. MARCH 8 Father Armato Father Armato Father Carrano Father Carrano Father Cezariusz ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY, MARCH 7 5:00 P.M A. Haran, O. Haran, A. Haran 7:30 P.M. D. Cerillo, F. Cerillo, D. Marchese SUNDAY, MARCH 8 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M 12:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. P. Schlesinger, M. Filip, S. Filip J. Loeffel, J. Loeffel, R. Loeffel A. DiLorenzo, J. DiLorenzo, J. Barbieri, R. Barbieri M. Stabiner, K. Stabiner, S. Bosco R. McGonell, A. Trears, C. McAree, K. Mc Garvey MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION SATURDAY, MARCH 7 5:00 P.M. L. Hengerson, L. & M. Amrod 7:30 P.M. K. & A. Colletti, V. Galantino SUNDAY, MARCH 8 8:00 A.M 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M 12:30 P.M 6:30 P.M B. Murray, P. & H. Zalak Deacon Bob, P. Mendolia, VOLUNTEER D. Ingoglia, S. Stern, VOLUNTEER P. & L. Norman, VOLUNTEER D. Gilbert, VOLUNTEERS VOCATION PRAYER “If God is with us, who can be against us?” Is the Lord strengthening you to consider the grace of a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life? Call the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or email: [email protected] LECTORS SATURDAY, MARCH 7 5:00 P.M. M. Davide 7:30 P.M. J. Harrington SUNDAY, MARCH 8 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00A.M. 12:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. L. Mayr L. Carisetti A. Wojtasiewcz A. Zajkowski A. Zalak WEEKLY FINANCIALS WEEKLY GOAL $15,000.00 Weekly Offering $11,375.71 Black & Indian Missions $ 1,353.00 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY, MARCH 1 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 12:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. For The People Of The Parish Marian Pietrzak Joe John Marascalco Catherine Mazzola Anna Hoffmann, Luise Ottenwalder & Eleanore Roberts MONDAY, 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. MARCH 2 Ann Fazio James & John Butler TUESDAY, 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. MARCH 3 - St. Katharine Drexel Louis Padula Giacomo & Marta pedone Italian Apostolate Baptism is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 2:00 P.M. To register, please call the rectory and make an appointment to see one of the priests. Please bring the CHILD’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE and SPONSORS’ CERTIFICATES FOR THE GODPARENTS with you. The GODPARENTS MUST BE PRACTICING CATHOLICS. Register for the next Baptism in the Rectory. THE NEXT CLASS IS THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH. The Next Baptisms are scheduled for MARCH 8TH & MARCH 22ND at 2:00 P.M. THE BREAD AND WINE for this week is donated in loving memory of Rose Catapano at the request of Susan Santangelo WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 - St. Casimir 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. Marion Kuhar Lucy Lamarco THURSDAY, MARCH 5 7:30 A.M. Michael Robert Matthews 9:00 A.M. Frank Giarraputo FRIDAY, 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. MARCH 6 Rudolf Kump Josephine DiPaola Adoration Stations of the Cross SATURDAY, MARCH 7 - Sts. Perpetua & Felicity 9:00 A.M. Rocco Fierro Helmut Wagner Joe Lipovec Emma Varrassi Edward Patrick Nallan Maria Climenti Marie Ziccardi Antonio Vigliocci Krystyna & Kazimerz Czyz Bina Fiordilino 5:00 P.M. John & Eva Ficarola 7:30 P.M. Purgatorial Mass Intentions SUNDAY, MARCH 8 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 12:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. Florence Tobias For The People Of The Parish Marian Pietrzak Anita Tartaro Marion Kuhar THE TABERNACLE FLOWERS for this week are donated in loving memory of Dolores Gaidis at the request of Blasé and Marie Marchese THE SANCTUARY LAMP will be lit this week in loving memory of Bina Fiordilino at the request of Jennifer and Bryan Siegel THE OILS FOR OUR ALTAR LAMPS will burn this week in loving memory of at the request of We ask you to pray for the sick of our Parish, especially: Rocco Lanzer, John Killcommons, John Gaidis, Phyllis Armato, Bernard Helldorfer, Claire Dunne, Maria Agnes Chua, Gale Bellafiore, James LaRocca, Joseph Wagner, Ukasz Kuna, Lenore Bachman, Catherine Ferrara, Harvey Karp, John Evans, Thomas Flaim, Louis Plascoff (baby), Michael Anthony Cammarata, Camille Reardon, Rev. Msgr. Nicholas W. Sivillo Catherine Venturella, Christine Farinas, Helen Lospenuso MARCH 1, 2015 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS CHILDREN’S LITURGY The 9:30 Mass will be hosted by the following grades: March 1 - Grade 7 - March 8 - Girl Scouts ST. PATRICK—ST. JOSEPH DINNER DANCE SPONSORED BY OUR LADY OF HOPE’S HOLY NAME SOCIETY DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH TIME: 7:30 - 11:00 P.M. PLACE: OUR LADY OF HOPE AUDITORIUM 71ST STREET & ELIOT AVENUE (ENTRANCE THROUGH THE PARKING LOT) PRICE: $35 PER PERSON - HOT IRISH & ITALIAN BUFFET, SODA & BEER, BYOB, FESTIVE DESSERT ~LIVE ENTERTAINMENT~ TICKETS: CALL ROB—718-335-2999 OR HENRY—718-779-3972 AT THE RECTORY DURING BUSINESS HOURS IN THE CHURCH VESTIBULE AFTER MOST WEEKEND MASSES - NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR Ourladyofhopeparish.org LENTEN REFLECTIONS As part of our parish Lenten offerings and Easter preparation, we will once again offer on the Wednesdays of Lent, continuing through March 18th ~ films which will not only entertain but be a source of inspiration and conversation. MARCH 4th LIFE FOR LIFE-Maximilian Kolbe Auschwitz, 1941. One of the prisoners, Jan, escapes from the German concentration camp while working at a gravel pit. Thanks to the help of good-hearted people he finds shelter. There Jan hears tragic news about ten random inmates sentenced to death by starvation by the Nazis as a punishment for his escape. One among the convicts is Fr. Maximillian Kolbe, a Franciscan priest who volunteered to die in place of one of the inmates. “Life for Life” reflects thoughtfully on what the cult of the saints means for us, on the nature of hagiography itself. This film explores how the saints can and should inspire us. Kolbe has been proclaimed as the “patron saint of the difficult 20th century”. MARCH 11th FAUSTINA - A drama on the life of Blessed Sister Faustina, based upon her experiences recorded in her spiritual diary. She received the visions of Divine Mercy from Our Lord . MARCH 18th GOD IS NOT DEAD-College philosophy professor Mr. Radisson’s curriculum is challenged by his new student, Josh, who believes God exists. Can he actually prove the existence of God? Wouldn’t it just be easier just to write “God is Dead” and put the whole incident behind him? God’s Not Dead weaves together multiple stories of faith, doubt and disbelief, culminating in a dramatic call to action. The film will educate, entertain, and inspire moviegoers to explore what they really believe about God, igniting important conversations and lifechanging decisions. There will be two showings: one at 9:30 A.M. and an evening showing at 7:30 P.M. All movies will be shown in the rectory meeting room. Please call the rectory to reserve your seat! SPRING FLEA MARKET Our Spring Flea Market will take place on Saturday, March 21st from 9 am till 5 pm. All new merchandise, many new vendors, raffles, 50/50 and much more!! New vendors are welcome! Limited space available! Call 718-4583535 to reserve your table. ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY The next monthly meeting of the rosary altar society will be on Wednesday, March 4th at 7:15 P.M. We will begin with the rosary followed by mass and our meeting. The theme of this meeting will be St. Patrick/St. Joseph Day. We will also be accepting nominations for Woman of the Year. We look forward to seeing you all there. ST. JOSEPH DAY On Thursday, March 19th , we would like to invite everyone to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in commemoration of St. Joseph’s Day. Adoration will begin after the 9:00 A .M. Mass Vespers at 7:00 P.M. and concluding with Benediction. ARE YOU GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE? Congratulations to our former students who have achieved honor roll status at: Holy Cross High School: First Honors: Connor Conlon Jonathan Rosero Second Honors: Thomas Prendergast Domenic Salce Connor Walsh Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School: Principal’s List: Joseph DeStefano Salvatore Mezzatesta Melissa Petrie First Honors: Michael Morena Michael Szabo Kristoffer Vogl Second Honors: Daniel Martini Charles Neuweiler Ryan Neuweiler Nicholas Webb A bereavement and support group for widows and widowers will meet on March 3rd at 1:30 P.M. in the rectory. For information call 718-779-4605. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the cross will be held every Friday during Lent at 7:30 P.M. in the church. All are welcome! CONGRATULATIONS! The following engaged couples are currently completing our In-Home Pre-Cana program: Lisa & Anthony, Audrey & Filippo, Amanda & Giovanni, Ashley & Frank Timothy & Maria Please keep them in your prayers as well as their team leaders Karen & Anthony. We congratulate the following who were baptized in our parish in February, 2015 Elisa Teresa Manetta “When you receive another, “ St. Augustine said, “you receive Him...Let a hungry Christ be fed here, a thirsty Christ be given drink, a naked Christ be clothed, a foreigner Christ be taken in, an ill Christ be visited,” he said. “These are needs that arise on the journey. This is how we are to live in a world where Christ is in need.” THE CHURCH POOR BOXES ARE THE BREAD BOXES FOR THE POOR SE N I O R P Our Lady of Hope’s Senior Goal Group O invites all parishioners and friends to T L An Anointing of the Sick Mass I On G H Saturday, March 7th at 1:00 p.m. T Light refreshments will be provided in the school cafeteria following Mass. Information Page Church Name: Bulletin # 002842 Number of Pages: 5 Date: 03-01-15 Contact Information: Software: Millie Malone 718-429-5438 Publisher 2007 Acrobat Standard 9 Printer: HP LaserJet 4000 Our Lady of Hope