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A BLESSED EASTER, FROM ALL OF US TO ALL OF YOU, OUR FAITHFUL AND LOYAL PARISHIONERS, VISITORS AND FRIENDS. ALLELUIA, HE IS RISEN!

Bronx, New York

E S R L - A 16, 2017

HOLY MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), 9:00 a.m. (English) 5:30 p.m. (Albanian), 7:00 p.m. (English)

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), 9:00 a.m. (Spanish - Auditorium) 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon (English), 1:15 p.m. (Spanish)

Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), 9:00 a.m. (English), Thursdays: 7:00 p.m. (Spanish)

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday-Friday 9:30-12 noon, Thursday 6:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12 noon & First Friday of the Month 6:00-7:30 p.m.

CONFESSION: Saturdays 3:00- 4:00 p.m. & 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 23rd is

Divine Mercy Sunday

We will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction from

3:00-5:00 p.m.

April 16, 2017

90th Birthday of

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Many Blessings and Best Wishes

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Monday- April 17, 2017 - Monday within the Octave of Easter

** Only one Mass at 9 a.m.** 9:00 a.m. Mri Dreshaj Nik Qefalia

Tuesday- April 18 2017 - Tuesday within the Octave

of Easter 8:00 a.m. Angelina & Davide Villani 9:00 a.m. Special Intention

Wednesday- April 19, 2017 - Wednesday within the

Octave of Easter 8:00 a.m. Mri Dushed 9:00 a.m. Special Intention

Thursday- April 20, 2017 - Thursday within the

Octave of Easter 8:00 a.m. Nok Prekpalaj 9:00 a.m. Francesca Savoca 7:00 p.m. Herminia Ortiz

Friday- April 21, 2017 - Friday within the Octave of

Easter 8:00 a.m. Mario Valente 9:00 a.m. Anna Vails

Saturday- April 22, 2017 - Saturday within the Octave

of Easter 8:00 a.m. Timothy D. Kerr 9:00 a.m. Herminia Torres 5:30 p.m. Kol & Pashka Gazivoda 7:00 p.m. Ernesto Reda

Sunday- April 23, 2017 - Sunday of Divine Mercy 8:00 a.m. Leonardo & Irene Servedio 9:00 a.m. For all Parishioners of St. Lucy’s Parish 9:15 a.m. Vincent R. Moschetta

10:30 a.m. Guido & Anna Lusardi 12:00 p.m. Giuseppe Greco 12:00 p.m. Creole Mass - Center Chapel 1:15 p.m. Victoria Figueroa

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Matthew 28:1-10 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Tuesdays at 6:30pm Holy Mass

will be held in Albanian on the 13 Tuesdays before

the feast of St. Anthony on June 13, 2016

with the Veneration of the Relic of St. Anthony and the Blessing of the Bread

In Memoriam The candle in honor of the Blessed Mother

burns this week in memory of Mildred, Anthony, Phil & Brandy Capano

The St. Joseph candle burns this week in memory of

Arlenys Lahache Requested by Miriam Garcia

April 22, 2017 Eddie Zacatelco & Joselyn Sanchez May 6, 2017 Anthony Mallorga & Jessica Yunga

Easter Sunday April 16, 2017 When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory. — Colossians 3:4

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Message from Fr. Pergjini- "The Risen Lord does not show himself in a great public spectacle before the masses. That is certainly not the way of perception that could come closer to Him. He shows himself to witnesses who accompanied him on a part of his path to death. In accompanying them, one can encounter the Truth. This path has various stages and ways." ("Images of Hope" of Pope Benedict XVI.) Yes indeed, Easter needs witnesses who do accompany Christ to the end without End. And one of them, a humble and faithful one is Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. On April 16, 1927, 90 years ago, early in the morning, in a small town in Bavaria, Germany, Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, was born. His parents after four hours of his birth went to their parish church to baptize the little new born baby. It was Holy Saturday at 8:30am. His parents told him it was a stormy day with a lot of snow. Today, on this glorious Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 we rejoice to celebrate Easter, the victory of Christ over death, and also we thank Almighty Father for the gift of the 90 years of life of this genius and faithful servant of our Catholic Church. He was and still is as he has been called "the philosopher of God" and also the great theologian explaining, illuminating, and reconciling humanity with Christ. I personally cannot find the right words to express my deep gratitude for this genius man in whom I find rest spiritually and mentally. Today, on this special day, I feel his presence, his powerful writings, his inspiring preaching, and his deep and profound faith, his humble and saintly face when he celebrated Holy Mass. A long time ago, when I was in my early twenties, he had been my powerful and intellectual hero so that I have been able to see and penetrate better into the depth of the face of Christ. With great loving joy and interest I bought almost all his books. I read and reread them many times. His amazing works are like a mine where you never reach the bottom. Reading his books, I discovered the depth of his soul and his ability to search for face of Christ and leading others toward the mystery of our salvation. Many times I found refuge in his powerful writings. They engage my whole being into the depth of the inspiring and engaging theology and the inspiring and rewarding spirituality.

My joy and my love for him became greater at his election as our Vicar of Christ in 2005. I can never forget that moment being in the house of some friends when we heard the news. I had tears of joy realizing the great blessing to have him as our Pope, as the most eloquent voice of God in the world and leading the Catholic Church toward the Truth of Christ. And how wonderful again when he came to New York at St. Patrick Cathedral celebrating the Holy sacrifice of the Mass only for priests and religious communities, it happened, I think my good luck because of my love for this man, that as he was processing into cathedral and was going to the main aisle he passed near me. I took the courage to say to him: "What a joy Holy Father to have you here.” I could not say more but I stretched my hand to kiss his ring. I was pushed by one of the Swiss guards but still I could manage to reach his hand. He smiled with his deep and penetrating look and willing to satisfy my deep desire, stretched out his hand toward me. I kissed, with love and admiration, his papal ring on that beautiful spring day of April. In those few seconds my whole being, in the silence of my heart and soul, thanked him for what he has done for me personally.

After 90 years as I look back on his gigantic work that has inspired and led many people like myself to see better the face of the Risen Christ and to be faithful to His Truth. Pope Benedict XVI is the powerful witness that he often spoke and wrote of, who continues to accompany the Risen Christ and is able to encounter the Truth. In his last book published recently (which I highly recommend) as his "Last Testament in his own words with Peter Seewald." he reminds us that our whole life is ascending in an encounter with God, with the Risen Christ, the flame of his eternal longing is very powerful. I personally feel to penetrate in his soul, who through his powerful, humble words, invites all of us to imitate him on this journey of Easter. As I think of his birth, it was not a coincidence to be born on Holy Saturday, April 16, 1927, on a stormy day and after few hours to be baptized on the Easter Vigil, the most powerful feast of our faith. Almighty Father wanted to have this humble and saintly man to be born on Easter Vigil and be the one to proclaim with courage and hope the Divine Truth of Christ. Pope Benedict XVI is a great Easter gift to all humanity for being able to dedicate all his life, the 90 beautiful and fruitful years for the Glory of the Risen Christ and salvation of our souls. In that spirit of the Risen Christ, I thank Almighty Father for the gift of this great man for our Catholic church and all humanity! We love you, we thank you and God bless you dear Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI! Happy Birthday, my dear Hero! "The Risen Lord does not show himself in a great public spectacle before the masses. That is certainly not the way of perception that could come closer to Him. He shows himself to witnesses who accompanied him on a part of his path to death. In accompanying them, one can encounter the Truth. This path has various stages and ways." ("Images of Hope" of Pope Benedict XVI.)

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Mensaje de Padre Pergjini- "El Señor resucitado no se manifiesta en un gran espectáculo público ante las masas, que ciertamente no es el camino de la percepción que podría acercarse a Él. Se muestra a los testigos que lo acompañaron en una parte de su camino hacia la muerte. Acompañándolos, uno puede encontrarse con la Verdad. Este camino tiene varias etapas y caminos ". ("Imágenes de la Esperanza" del Papa Benedicto XVI). De hecho, la Pascua necesita testigos que acompañen a Cristo hasta el fin sin fin. Y uno de ellos, humilde y fiel es el Papa Emérito Benedicto XVI. El 16 de abril de 1927, hace 90 años, temprano en la mañana, en una pequeña ciudad de Baviera, Alemania, nació Joseph Ratzinger, ahora Papa Emérito Benedicto XVI. Sus padres después de cuatro horas de su nacimiento fueron a su iglesia parroquial para bautizar al recién nacido. Era sábado santo a las 8:30 am. Sus padres le dijeron que era un día tormentoso con mucha nieve. Hoy, en este glorioso Domingo de Pascua, 16 de abril de 2017, nos alegramos de celebrar la Pascua, la victoria de Cristo sobre la muerte, y también damos gracias al Padre Todopoderoso por el don de los 90 años de vida de este genio y fiel servidor de nuestra Iglesia Católica . Fue y sigue siendo como se le ha llamado "el filósofo de Dios" y también el gran teólogo que explica, ilumina y reconcilia a la humanidad con Cristo. Yo personalmente no puedo encontrar las palabras correctas para expresar mi profunda gratitud por este genio hombre en quien encontrar el descanso espiritual y mental. Hoy, en este día especial, siento su presencia, sus poderosos escritos, su predicación inspiradora, su profunda y profunda fe, su humilde y santo rostro cuando celebró la Santa Misa. Hace mucho tiempo, cuando tenía unos veinte años , Él había sido mi héroe poderoso e intelectual para que yo pudiera ver y penetrar mejor en la profundidad de la faz de Cristo. Con gran júbilo amoroso e interés compré casi todos sus libros. Leí y releí muchas veces. Sus increíbles obras son como una mina donde nunca llegas al fondo. Al leer sus libros, descubrí la profundidad de su alma y su habilidad para buscar el rostro de Cristo y guiar a otros hacia el misterio de nuestra salvación. Muchas veces encontré refugio en sus poderosos escritos. Involucran a todo mi ser en la profundidad de la inspiradora y atractiva teología y de la inspiradora y gratificante espiritualidad.

Mi alegría y mi amor por él se hicieron mayores en su elección como nuestro Vicario de Cristo en 2005. No puedo olvidar nunca ese momento estando en la casa de algunos amigos cuando escuchamos las noticias. Tuve lágrimas de alegría al darse cuenta de la gran bendición de tenerlo como nuestro Papa, como la voz más elocuente de Dios en el mundo y guiando a la Iglesia Católica hacia la Verdad de Cristo. Y qué maravilloso de nuevo cuando llegó a Nueva York en la Catedral de San Patricio celebrando el Santo Sacrificio de la Misa sólo para los sacerdotes y las comunidades religiosas, sucedió, creo que mi buena suerte por mi amor por este hombre, que como él estaba procesando En la catedral y se dirigía al pasillo principal que pasaba cerca de mí. Me tomé el coraje de decirle: "¡Qué felicidad el Santo Padre de tenerte aquí!" No pude decir más pero estiré mi mano para besarle el anillo, fui empujado por uno de los guardias suizos pero aún así pude manejarlo Para llegar a su mano, sonrió con su mirada penetrante y profunda y dispuesta a satisfacer mi profundo deseo, extendió su mano hacia mí y besé con amor y admiración su anillo papal en aquella hermosa primavera de abril. Segundos todo mi ser, en el silencio de mi corazón y alma, le agradeció por lo que ha hecho por mí personalmente.

Después de 90 años, al mirar hacia atrás su gigantesca obra que ha inspirado y llevado a muchas personas como yo a ver mejor la cara del Cristo Resucitado ya ser fieles a Su Verdad. El Papa Benedicto XVI es el poderoso testimonio de que habló y escribió a menudo, que continúa acompañando al Cristo Resucitado y que es capaz de encontrar la Verdad. En su último libro publicado recientemente (que recomiendo altamente) como su "último testamento en sus propias palabras con Peter Seewald." Nos recuerda que toda nuestra vida está ascendiendo en un encuentro con Dios, con Cristo resucitado, la llama de su eterno anhelo es muy poderosa. Personalmente siento penetrar en su alma, que a través de sus poderosas y humildes palabras, nos invita a todos a imitarlo en este viaje de Pascua. Cuando pienso en su nacimiento, no fue una coincidencia nacer el Sábado Santo, 16 de abril de 1927, en un día de tormenta y después de pocas horas para ser bautizado en la Vigilia pascual, la fiesta más poderosa de nuestra fe. El Padre Todopoderoso quiso que este hombre humilde y santo naciera en la Vigilia pascual y fuera el que proclamara con valentía y esperanza la Divina Verdad de Cristo. El Papa Benedicto XVI es un gran regalo de Pascua a toda la humanidad por poder dedicar toda su vida, los 90 bellos y fructíferos años para la Gloria del Cristo Resucitado y la salvación de nuestras almas. ¡En este espíritu de Cristo Resucitado, doy gracias al Padre Todopoderoso por el don de este gran hombre por nuestra Iglesia católica y por toda la humanidad! Te amamos, te damos las gracias y Dios te bendiga querido Papa Emérito Benedicto XVI! Feliz cumpleaños, mi querido héroe! "El Señor resucitado no se manifiesta en un gran espectáculo público ante las masas, que ciertamente no es el camino de la percepción que podría acercarse a Él. Se muestra a los testigos que lo acompañaron en una parte de su camino hacia la muerte. Acompañándolos, uno puede encontrarse con la Verdad. Este camino tiene varias etapas y caminos ". ("Imágenes de la Esperanza" del Papa Benedicto XVI).

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St. Lucy Parish 2017 Pilgrimages Our pilgrimages promote spiritual growth with the aim to bring our parish family and community to a deeper spirituality in faith, hope, and love of Him, and to Him, and with Him, and in Him who is truly the Way, the Truth, and the Life May 19, 2017 - National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima -The Blue Army - bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. and returns by 7 p.m. $35.00 per person - Bring own food - picnic tables available. The Shrine is located on over 150 acres that rise over the scenic Musconetcong River Valley in New Jersey. The Chapel (or Capelinha) is only one of two exact replicas of the Chapel built at Fatima.

May 26, 2017 - St. Kateri, and Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, Auriesville, NY- bus leaves 8 a.m. and we will return by 8 p.m. $40 per person - Bring own food - tables available. One of the holiest shrines in the world, the birth place of St. Kateri, and where the blood of many Jesuit martyrs was shed for the Catholic faith.

June 15, 2017 - National Shrine of Divine Mercy - bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. and returns by 7 p.m. $35 per person - Bring own food - vending machines and picnic tables available.

July 14, 2017 - National Shrine of The Miraculous Medal and St. Katherine Drexel, Philadelphia., PA - bus leaves at 8 a.m. and will return by 7 p.m. $40 per person. Bring own food - vending machines and tables available. Visit the sites where St. Katherine prayed and made her spiritual walk on this little spot of heaven.

August 10, 2017 - The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA - bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. and returns by 6 p.m. $40 per person. Bring own food - tables available.

September 21, 2017 - Shrine to Padre Pio, Barto, PA - bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. and returns by 7 p.m. $35 per person. Bring own food - picnic tables available. Talk and video will be provided on the life and works of St. Padre Pio.

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