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PASTORAL STAFFRev. Joseph G. Fonti, S.T.L., Pastor
Rev. JunHee Lee, S.T.L., Weekend AssistantRev. Al Barozzi, In ResidenceDeacon Joseph A. Freda
SCHEDULE OF MASSESSaturday - 9:00 A.M., 5:00 P.M. (Vigil)Sunday - 7:30 A.M., 9:00 A.M. (Italian),
10:30 A.M., 12:00 P.M.
WEEKDAY MASSESSeptember - June
Monday - Friday: 7:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M.July - Labor Day
Monday - Friday: 8:00 A.M.
CONFESSIONSaturday 11:00 - 12:00 P.M.
and by appointment at the Rectory.
ST. MEL’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY154-24 26th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 539-8211 Fax (718) 539-6563www.stmelsacademy.org
Interim Board Chair: Mr. Richie Diaz, M.A., M.S.Ed.Principal: Mrs. Amy Barron, M.A., M.S.Ed.
Assistant Principal: Daniela Volpe
DIRECTOR OF MUSICRudolph Albert
FAITH FORMATIONCO-DIRECTORS
Paula Migliore - Denise DeRosaFaith Formation Office - (718) 461-9840
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BAPTISMSCall the Rectory Office for information at least one monthin advance.
MARRIAGESCall the Rectory Office for information and appointmentwith a priest at least six months prior to the date you wish.
NEW PARISHIONERSWe are always happy to welcome new parishioners intothe family of St. Mel. Stop in at the Rectory to register, askquestions and meet the priests who gladly serve you.
PASTORAL CARE TO THE HOMEBOUNDWe are concerned about parishioners who arehomebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, theSacrament of Reconciliation or the Anointing of the Sick.If you are homebound, or if you know someone who isunable to come to Mass - please do not hesitate to contactthe Rectory -718-886-0201. Visits will be happilyarranged for you.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENAEach Monday after the 9:00 A.M. Mass.Blessed Sacrament Devotions:First Friday Adoration 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.Daily Recitation of the Rosary: 8:30 A.M.
EVANGELIZATIONIf you know of any Catholic, who is not attending Churchor receiving the Sacraments and desires help in returning,please call or refer them to one of the priests at 718-886-0201. All information is confidential.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURSMonday - Thursday 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Friday 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.Emergencies any time.
Sunday, May 31, 2020
These past two months have been a test of our faith, charity, and resiliency... across the globe and here within our own nation. In so many ways we have risen to the occasion... many times exceeding expectations. It has been a common effort for the common good. As we began to realize the implications of this pandemic, measures were enacted to protect the vulnerable, ensure the health of front-line workers, and do everything we could do to safeguard and protect human lives. I wanted to send out a brief update to keep everyone in the loop, since you probably have already read or heard, things in the secular media concerning churches resuming worship. Last week, Governor Cuomo made a statement about religious services being permitted to resume with
gatherings of 10 people or less. Days later, President Trump weighed in with remarks which would seem to remove any restrictions regarding houses of worship. I ask that you be patient and to keep some things in mind. First and foremost, please do not rely on the secular media for accurate information, especially concerning the Catholic Church. The Governor himself has made conflicting statements about houses of worship within this past week...and the President's remarks have swung the pendulum in quite the opposite direction. As a Catholic community we take our directive primarily from our diocesan shepherd, Bishop DiMarzio. Second, returning to public celebrations is, at least for the Catholic Church, not as easy as just flipping on a switch. It will not be as simple for Catholic worship as it might be for other Christian or evangelical churches or nondenominational congregations, whose worship often consists simply of preaching and singing. We celebrate sacramental rituals with many complex components, and as we return to worship, we must implement procedures to ensure the health and safety of all, especially those most at risk. Currently, I simply ask you to be patient and to rely only on information that comes officially from the diocese and from the parish. Anything else is hearsay and speculation. I promise you as your pastor that everyone at St. Mel's will work very hard and as quickly as possible to get back to public celebrations as much as we can do so. As your pastor, I have several responsibilities... and keeping you safe and healthy while you pray here is one of them. Therefore, we cannot have rushed decisions or practices. We are only going to get ONE CHANCE to do this right. We have already endured the deaths of a number of beloved parishioners to this cursed virus. I do not want to increase that number by being cavalier with how we resume our life together as a parish family. It will not be back to normal all at once. The diocese is rolling out our return to worship/church in stages. And so, we will have to take direction from directives issued by the bishop, and we will implement them here at St. Mel's as applicable to our situation. There will be rules to follow when coming back. Because each parish has its own unique set of circumstances, what St. Mel’s does might be a little different in some ways from what other parishes do, and those other parishes might be different from each other. A one size fits all approach will not work. I ask for your continued patience, understanding and spirit of generous cooperation.
Diocese of Brooklyn 4 Stage Plan for the Reopening of Our Churches: Stage 1: Opening of Churches for Private Prayer, Funerals, Weddings, & Baptisms Stage 2: Limited Celebration of Daily Mass (no date has been set) Stage 3: Limited Celebration of Sunday Mass (no date has been set) Stage 4: Celebration of First Holy Communion & Confirmation (no date has been set) So, what can we begin to do in the present moment?
Funerals: Uppermost in our minds and hearts have been the families who have lost a loved one during this crisis. Adding to their grief, they were not able to have the consolation of the Mass of Christian Burial. We are now able console the grieving with a service inside the church but without a Mass. However, the attendees would be strictly limited to 10 family members (masks and social distancing required).
Weddings: Most of our engaged couples rescheduled their weddings early on in this crisis.
There are a few who are still scheduled for late June or early July. These weddings can now be celebrated. However, with the same restrictions as noted above. They will be strictly limited to 10 persons (masks and social distancing required).
The exchange of vows will take place at a Ceremony and not a Mass. Baptisms: As you can imagine, there are families who have been waiting to have their
child baptized. All of these will have to be rescheduled and they will have to be celebrated individually rather than the "group Baptisms" we would normally have on a Sunday afternoon. If you would like to schedule a Baptism, please contact me at the rectory. Each ceremony will be strictly limited to 10 persons (masks and social distancing required).
Confessions: This is the next phase on our "re-opening" that is being worked out. Because
of social distancing requirements, the confessionals in church will not be used. The unique nature of this Sacrament has certain elements that must be safeguarded while we balance that with abiding by the current health restrictions. Presently, if you wish to go to confession, please make an appointment with either me or Father Barozzi by calling the rectory. Please be sure to come to your appointment with a mask.
Anointing of the Sick: One of the parish priests will administer the Sacrament as requested
according to the usual safety measures in place. Please be aware that at present priests are not permitted to enter hospitals. Hospital chaplains are assigned to our local/ city hospitals and should be contacted to administer the anointing.
And so, beginning Tuesday, May 26th, the church will be open for Prayer and Private
Devotion ONLY weekdays 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and weekends 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. A
mask must always be worn while praying in the church and please respect the social
distancing requirement of a minimum of 6ft from the person in front of you. Please
refrain from touching statues and devotional items. While there will be sanitizer available at
the doors of the church, I encourage you to bring your own. The bishop strongly
encourages the elderly and anyone who is sick/with a temperature to stay home. The
church will be daily disinfected.
At this point no date has been given regarding the celebration of public Sunday or Daily Mass. Therefore, we will continue to live-stream our daily Mass. Readying the church for our anticipated return, the pews have been measured out to respect the mandated social distance regulation. Sitting in “your favorite spot” is currently not an option. The seating capacity in church has been drastically reduced. In the main body of the church, 51 persons can sit solo or 102 as couples. The choir section and the lower benches in front of it have been reserved for families to sit together as well as to accommodate those with disability. One of the benefits of our gradual return to worship will be adjusting to the modified space. I am considering adding an additional Sunday Mass in Father O’Malley Hall until we can return to full seating capacity. Using the analogy of scuba diving, one is cautious not to return too quickly to the surface after being underwater lest the pressure of one environment threatens the health of the diver with the bends. We have been under immense pressure since the outbreak of this dreaded virus. It has brought death, disruption, fear, and disappointment. Our gradual return to worship will ensure the care of every person in our community and pave for us a secure and safe environment where we can continue to praise our God and love and support one another in faith and friendship. Continue to consult our parish website, Facebook page, Flocknotes, and weekly bulletin for ongoing worship updates. Honored to be your shepherd, I thank each of you for your generous support of the parish at this time of crisis and your kindness and care of me and Father Barozzi. We love you and pray for you daily. “Patience obtains all things. The one who has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices.” (St. Teresa of Avila) Alive in Hope, I am on deck willing and wanting to serve you and your families. Love, Father Fonti
Mass Intention May 31, 2020
SAT/SUN 5/30 & 5/31
English Mass
Salvatore Amato
Marion Buttigieg
Maria Lao
Patrick Reilly & Mary Murphy
The People of The Parish
Italian Mass
Stefana, Giuseppe, & Filippo Vitale
Palmira Joseph Gatti
Pasquale DiSibio
Pietro Scilla
Salvatore Bacarella
MON 6/1
7:00 Raffaela Fonti
9:00 Albert Magliano
TUES 6/2
7:00 Raffaela Fonti
9:00 Maria & Vincenzo Pezzino
WED. 6/3
7:00 Anka Rossini
9:00 Frank Rappa
THURS. 6/4
7:00 Josephine & Walter Foley
9:00 John Viccaro Sr.
FRI. 6/5
7:00 Purgatorial Society
9:00 James Thomey
SAT 6/6
9:00 Rose, Joseph, & Sr. Kathleen Cox
SAT/SUN 6/6 & 6/7
English Mass
Filomena Pietropinto
Raffaela Fonti
Anna, Arthur, & Donald Halmy
Rita & Vito Lestingi
Italian Mass
Antonio Pellarin
Andrew DiCamillo
Giuseppe & Angelina Chiarelli
Umberto & Nicoletta Guadagno
The People Of The Parish
Sanctuary Candles
This week the Sanctuary Candle is donated in Loving
Memory of:
Raffela Fonti
Newly Enrolled in the Purgatorial Society
March, 2019
Kathleen Hand Josephine Foley Raffaela Fonti
Ugo Ciacco
The Purgatorial Mass is offered on the First Friday of each month at 7:00am. Enrollment in the Purgatorial Society is for the period of one year.
Bread & Wine
This week the Bread and Wine are donated in Loving
Memory of:
Peter Cirolia
Given by: The Galeota Family
Altar Candles
This week the Sanctuary Candle is donated in Loving
Memory of:
Raffela Fonti
Antonietta Cardarelli Dominick Loscalzo Irene Pariselli Anne Gorga Maria Pirraglia Thresiamma Poomkudy Plinio Lucciola Dottie Ryan Joseph Roach Josephine Esch Kathleen Neary Jared Katz Gary Faran Karl Muszel Ann Santo Mary Gleason Isidore Loriggio Francis Coppola Anne Keane Rosemarie Zgombick Zizi Elrouby
Giuseppe Acquista Joe Depass Maria Licula Bill Costello Kenny Ramirez Marilyn Omaggio Bill Walsh Dick Lynch Vincent Cervone Kevin Stout Jean Devito Vincent Chimienti Giovanna Pirolli Mario Pirolli Joan Buzzi Luis Ramirez Chi Shin Lee Msgr. John Tosi
Maria LoBasso
Ruben Rivera
Michele Giambrone
“Eternal Rest Grant Upon Them O Lord
And Let Perpetual Light
Shine Upon Them.
May They Rest In Peace.”
The Family of Saint Mel Mourns With the
Families of Those Who Recently Died
In your prayers… Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amen.
We pray for all those who are sick,
• Matt Z. • Lisa Sperazza • Louise Maddalena • Anne Gorga • Baby Aliyah Rose • Esme Mooney
Kavanagh • Robert Tedesco • Susan Trezioso • Maria Scopa • Mike Scopa • Kathy Allen • Pasquale Cama
• Bob Doucet • Kathleen Tansey • Angela Isernia • Nick Roberto • Antonio Ciccone • Ellen McNamara • Rose Mary
DiPietro • Benny Di Pietro • Pasqualina
Lucciola • John Thomas
Stay Connected to St. Mel’s Church
Please sign up to Flocknote!
Go to http://stmelsrcchurch.flocknote.com or you can find the app, Flocknote This will bring you to the sign up page to enter your name, email address, and mobile phone number. You will be asked to verify your email or mobile number or both if given. Once you have your information verified you will be asked to create a password. Then you will just follow the directions on the site. Once all is complete you will be set up to receive updates from Fr. Fonti.
Our Goal: $88,489
Gifts: 142 (as of May 18)
Pledge Total: $77,737
Weekly Second Offerings
For the Weeks Ahead….
June 7 - School Assessment June 14 - Retirement Fund for Religious June 21 - Air Conditioning June 28 - Repair & Maintenance
Thank you for your generosity.
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