Easter Sunday

Church of St. Mel

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We want to take this opportunity to wish

our Parishioners a Blessed & Happy Easter!

May the Risen Lord Bless you!

Love and Blessings,

Father Gerard J. Sauer, Father JunHee Lee Father Al Barozzi

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April 16, 2017

SAT. 4/15 7:30pm The Great Vigil of Easter (People of the Parish) SUN. 4/16 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Maria Costantino Regina & Benjamin Kowalski Salvatore Vitale Ana & Angelo Graci Easter Novena 10:30 Angelo Prestifilippo 12:00 Antonio & Giuseppina Guccione MON. 4/17 7:00 Easter Novena 9:00 Frank Rappa TUES. 4/18 7:00 Ethel & Michael Kanocz 9:00 Easter Novena WED. 4/19 7:00 Easter Novena 9:00 Alberto Frisoni THURS. 4/20 7:00 Fiorentino Family 9:00 Easter Novena FRI. 4/21 7:00 Easter Novena 9:00 Mary Viccaro SAT. 4/22 7:00 Romano Flaim 9:00 Mildred Papa SUN. 4/23 7:30 Thomas Snee 9:00 Giuseppa & Vito Deciamti Paul Warhola Carmela Emmuele Ben Colandro People of the Parish 10:30 Giovanni Angela Messina 12:00 Francesco Caterina & Pietro Del Vecchio

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, especially:

Joseph D’Angelo, Rolando Chico, Joelle Lehocky, Diane Roberto, Rose Robinson, Ester Batara, Jesus Batara, Ann Gorga, Angela Isernia, Joan Buzzi, Charles Fauci, Lisa Sperrazza, Kaitlin Lam, and Kathy Allen

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Please pray for the deceased members of our parish family who recently died especially, Marlene Johnston, Miklos Szabo, and Mary Tashji

Lord hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they

Altar Bread and Wine

This week the Altar Bread and

Wine are donated in Memory of The

Deceased Members of the Boneta &

Ljubicic Families. From Renata Ljubicic

& Family

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

April 9, 2017

1st Collection: $ 11,092.00 School Assessment: $ 14,674.00 Rectory Donations: $ 341.00

Total donations this Week: $26,107.00

Thank you so much for your generosity and your continued love and support of

the parish.

In your prayers...

Altar Candle

This week the Altar Candles are

donated in Loving Memory of Carmela

& Benedict Zumpetta. From the

DeAnnuntis Family

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SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, May 28th

Deacon Ordinandi Joseph Freda's

Mass of Thanksgiving

12 o'clock mass followed by A

Reception in

Father O'Malley Hall

EASTER PLANTS

The Easter plants decorating the exterior of the church are donated

in Loving Memory of

Frank Colucci and Eugene Colucci by the Mecir Family.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Max Mastrototaro (10th grader) who was welcomed into the Catholic

Church at this year’s Easter Vigil through the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism,

Eucharist and Confirmation. He was joined by his brother Luc (6th grader) who received

the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist! At a later date, Luc will receive Confirmation

with his classmates from St. Mel’s Academy. Kudos to those who completed their

initiation into the Catholic Church through the reception of the Sacraments of the

Eucharist and/or Confirmation: Jenna Moreno (12 grader) and Andres Plasencia (9th

grader); Adults – Sergio Badalamenti, Massimo Badalamenti, Francesco Gallina, Kelly

Giardina, Bradley Gonzalez, Erin Hennessy, Pietro Ilardi, and Rosa Congliaro. May the

light of Christ shine in their hearts as fully initiated members of the Catholic faith.

St. Mel Rosary Altar Society Alleluia! Alleluia! He has risen as he said. Blessings

to all who celebrated our glorious Easter holiday!

We had a fantastic turn out for our March meeting.

Sr. Ave Maria Clarke from Heart to Heart Ministry

was our guest. She lead a beautiful prayerful

meditation and shared many stories from the work that

she does with special needs and battered women. She

is always uplifting and we are grateful that she has

time to visit us here at St. Mel’s. You may contact Sr.

Ave Clark at:

Heart to Heart Ministry

209-34 45th Drive

Bayside, New York 11361

Donations are always welcome as are volunteer work.

Please contact her directly if you can help her ministry

in any way.

Our upcoming meeting will be conducted on

Monday, May 8. This is the SECOND MONDAY of

the month instead of our traditional first Monday. We

will be hosting a “Baby Shower” for Bridge to Life.

We host this baby shower each year in support of

unwed mothers and their babies. You do not have to

come to the meeting to donate a gift. You can drop it

off at the rector as well. It is truly a memorable

evening. Please join us.

Thank you for your continued support.

Ann, Cathy, Maria, Lisa, & Joyce

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Rejoice!

Our Lord has risen!

May you have a blessed and

Happy Easter.

From

St. Mel’s Catholic Academy

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OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION

RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITATION OF ADULTS This is a process, which provides preparation for adults who seek full initiation into the Catholic Church through the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. This process is also adapted for older children who seek full initiation into the Church and is sometimes referred to as The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC).

The RCIA process also provides for: A) The preparation of baptized Catholics who wish to complete their initiation into the Church through the reception of the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. B) The preparation of validly baptized Christians from other traditions, who wish to be brought into Full Communion in the Catholic Church.

If you are interested in joining this special journey of faith, contact the Office of Faith Formation at (718) 461-9840-Office of Faith Formation or stmelsdderosa@gmail.com.

SCHOOL OF RELIGION Classes are on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm for 1st - 5th graders, and from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for 6th - 8th graders. There will be no classes on April 12 and 19. Classes will resume after the Easter recess on Wednesday, April 26. If you want to register your child for Religious Education classes on

Wednesdays, call the Office of Faith Formation at (718) 461-9840 or contact the Office of Faith Formation at stmelfaithformation@gmail.com.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY & FAMILY MASS

Children’s Liturgy- Sundays at the 10:30 a.m. mass – April 9, 16, 23 and

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Sixth Grade Family Mass: April 30th at 10:30 am Mass followed by light refreshments in O’Malley Hall.

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Join Fr. Sauer A Diocesan Pilgrimage to

Fatima and Lourdes Celebrating

The 100th Anniversary of the Fatima Apparitions

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio

Spiritual Director

August 30 – September 8, 2017

For a Brochure call

The Catholic Tour

1-855-564-1008 or

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Cenacles of Life

Come & Pray the Cenacles with us during the Easter Season.

When: Every Wednesday at 11:00am before the

Blessed Sacrament

Where: St. Mel’s Church, Flushing, NY

Julia Chitos, Joint Parish Respect Life Committee

Pia Baldo, Coordinator (718) 359-6734

Tuesday and/or Thursday Mornings

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

$5.00 a Class…“Pay as you go”

(Located adjacent to Fr. O’Malley

Hall)

Please use 27th Avenue entrance.

Toddler Time separation program is

available on

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

or Tuesday, Thursday.

Please call Miss Lisa and Miss Pat for

more

information about Mommy & Me and

Toddler Time

at (718) 539-8211.

Empire Casino

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

$25pp PU: 9:15am

Call: Nancy (718) 886-2326

Edda (718) 747-5379

New Members are Welcome!

Come join us on any Monday...

St. Mel’s Italian American Association

Save The Date

Sunday, October 8, 2017 12:30 to 5:30 PM

Columbus Day Dinner Dance

Riccardo’s by the Bridge

$75 per person

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Bereavement Support Groups

The stages of grief; bereavement after the loss of a loved one

Sacred Heart Church, Bayside, first Tuesday of every month from

7:30 - 9:30pm. Call Sr. Kathleen Masterson at

(718) 224-5695. and

St. Luke Bereavement Support Group at St. Luke’s Pastoral Center

16-34 Clintonville St., Whitestone, NY 11357 Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month

at 7:30 PM. Please contact Sister Theresa Agliardi, RSM, (718) 746-8531 for additional information or if you are interested in

participating.

Our next Bundle Saturday will take place on

July 22, 2017 from 9am to 12 noon in St. Mel’s

Parking Lot. Good used clothing is needed.

For each car, truck or van, running or not, The

Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to

our church $50/$100 per vehicle. Call SVDP at

718-491-2525.

Thank you!

Getaway Tours

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May 6 - A Spring Day at Mohonk Mountain House

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May 27 - A Harbor Cruise, A Delicious Luncheon,

and a Village Stroll in Plymouth MA

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September 6-16 - Alaska Scenic Cruise

Tour

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Early RSVP a Must! Call Barbara

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Ministers, Throughout Flushing Hospital Medical Center. Shifts can

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Please call for more information at (718)670-5439

Holy Cross High School’s

2017 Spring Open House Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 7pm—8:30pm

For more information, please contact

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