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MASSES FOR THE WEEK

SATURDAY - February 25, 2017

5:00 pm: Marie de Angelis --- Family

SUNDAY - February 26, 2017

8:30 am: Misa Pro Populo

10:30 am: 1. Domenick Pinto -- Marianne & John

2. Theresa Kavaliauskas --- Family

3. Rose Granelli --- Family

12:30 pm: Mandares Dornagon --- Family

Monday - February 27

8:30 am: Jose & Leyda Grullon --- Children

Tues. - Feb. 28

8:30 am: Fitzsimmons Family ---- Family

Wed. - March 1 - ASH WEDNESDAY

8:30 am Mass -- 7:30 pm Mass

12 noon Prayer Service & 3 pm Prayer Service

Thursday - March 2

8:30 am: James Bianchini --- Merola Family

Fri. - St. Katharine Drexel - World Day of Prayer

8:30 am: Fitzsimmons Family --- Family

7:15: Divine Mercy Chaplet

7:30: Stations of the Cross

Saturday - March 4 - St. Casimir

8:30 am: 1. Florence Jackolski -American Martyrs Rosary Society

2. Rev. Msgr. Austin Bennett --- Fr. Frank

3. Rev. William Dulaney --- Fr. Frank

5:00 pm: Granieri & Smaldino Family-Gregg & MaryAnn

Sunday - March 5, 2017

8:30 am: Juan Lozano & Samuel Fernandez -Wife & Sister

10:30 am: Members of the Purgatorial Society

12:30 pm: Misa Pro Populo _________________________________________________________________________

The Gifts of Bread and Wine are offered this week:

~ In Loving Memory of Phyllis Salomone ~

requested by the Family

The Altar Candles are offered this week for:

CH-Church, SC-Sullivan Center, S-School, SA–School

Auditorium, MC– Murray Center, KC-Kateri (Rectory)

Chapel ---BR--Board Room

Sunday- February 26, 2017 Religious Education - S

MONDAY - February 27

Catholic Medley -7:30 pm - MC

Alcoholics Anonymous (Beginners Mts.) 7-8 pm - SC

Alcoholics Anonymous (Open Mtg.) 8:30 - 9:30 pm-SC

TUESDAY - February 28

BINGO - SC -7:30 PM Total Prizes: $3,000. Early Bird 7:15 PM.

***** HANDICAP ACCESS *****

“NO Smoking” “Air Conditioned”

Please join us! We are grateful for all of our volunteers.

WEDNESDAY - March 1 - Ash Wednesday Alcoholics Anonymous - big book - 7 pm-SC

Alcoholics Anonymous - C - 8:30 pm -SC

THURSDAY - March 2

Leisure Club - 11 -3 - SC

Crafty People -- 7:30 pm --SC

Blue Knights - 8:00 pm- MC

SUNDAY- March 5, 2017

Religious Education - S ____________________________________________________________________________

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AT AMERICAN MARTYRS

Wed. March 1 -- Ash Wednesday - Lent

Sat. March 11 - St. Patrick’s Day Party - SC

Tickets on Sale after all Masses

Thurs. March 16- K of C Open House -MC-7:30- pm

Sun. March 19- Glenn Mohr Chorale-3:30 pm

Sat. April 8 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny-SC

Mon. April 10 - Reconciliation Monday- Confessions will be in Church from 3 pm to 9 pm

Sun. April 23 - CWV -Garage Sale - SC

Sun. April 30 - Blood Drive -- SC

June. 9/10 - Broadway Revue - SC - 8 pm ____________________________________________________________________________

For information about the Youth Group, visit:

OLSAMCYG.Weebly.com or email: olsamcyg2@gmail.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Page 3 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday Collections

Last Weekend --February 19, 2017

My Weekly Offering for the Support of my Church-$6,865.

Heating Fuel - $1,452.

This Weekend - February 26, 2017

My Weekly Offering for the Support of my Church.

Wed. March 1 -- Ash Wednesday

Next Weekend - March 5, 2017

My Monthly Offering for the Support of my Church.

Black & Indian Home Missions.

***NOTE: Please make all checks payable to:

American Martyrs Church.

If you are unable to attend Mass for a few Sundays, please use

your “Catch Up” envelope for your contributions.

We need you & your financial support!

ONLINE GIVING IS AVAILABLE: It’s a convenient and secure

way to make your regular Sunday contributions and there’s no cost

to you to set up your account on line. Just go to:

e-giving.org/americanmartyrschurch and follow the instructions.

Please remember the Roman Catholic Church of

American Martyrs in your will and estate planning. _____________________________________________________________

Please Pray for our Sick, Homebound and Hospitalized:

Paula Abel, Jackie Arriaga, Alex Aponte, Marge Aquino, Jeffrey

Arcello, Josephine Attard, Roberto Barrientos, Gilda Bavaro,

Cecilia Bello, Mary Margaret Benza, Iride Bubek, Owen Canavan,

Joan Cerrone, Chang Family, William Christopher, Ralph

Colamussi, Jen Costa, Eva Maria Ditaranto, Carrie Enright, John

Fazio, Diana Ferrante, Terry Flexer, Michael Gorry, Margaret

Grasso, Mary Grecco, Daniel Hoffner, John Horvat, Dr. Pamela

Ierardi, Joseph Kinney, Bill Krug, Gabriella Losasso, Cathy Losito,

Mary & Ralph Marazzo, Aida Maravilla, Susan McConnell, Donna

McIsaac, Danny Montchal, Mary Fitzgerald Murray, Pat North,

Walter Panas, Sal Piazza, Lynn Pickt, Peg Pinto, Guillermo

Ramirez, Maria Ramirez, Alexander Ramos, Lorraine Rensch,

Gloria Ricioppi, Lily & Mike Rivera, Patrice Rohde, Lee Servillo,

Adam Singer, George Stellakis, Mary Sweeney, Suzanne

Szalkiewicz, John Tymon, Joan Wagner, McCaila Young, Fred

Uy, Jacqueline Zeller, Genevieve Zenka, Fireman & 9/11 Survivor

- Michael Arriaga. If you would like to add a name to our

sick list, please call the Rectory office.

Also, please pray for the men and women of our

Armed Forces serving in the U.S. and abroad.

Nothing is more powerful than the power of prayer. ____________________________________________________________________

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Please visit AMReligionClass.Weebly.com

for information regarding Religious Education School closing for inclement weather, and other

useful information about our Religious Education program.

+ REMEMBER THE DECEASED +

Rosa Morales Florence Jackolski

Eternal Rest grant unto them Lord. May perpetual light

shine upon them. May they rest in peace; and may their

souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in

peace. ~ Amen __________________________________________________________________________

Queens Deanery #5 Facebook Page

Join Queens Deanery #5 on Facebook where you will

learn more about the upcoming spiritual events in the

parishes of our Deanery, as well as find all of the weekly

bulletins, contact information, Mass schedules and so

much more. Just visit Queens Deanery #5 on Facebook

and “like” the page to receive updates, or visit us on the

web at: www.queensdeanery5.org.

Facebook.com/Queens Deanery 5 __________________________________________________________________________

Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in

the greatness of Your compassion wipe out my

offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and

of my sin cleanse me. __________________________________________________________________________

REFLECTION

St. Paul had both a deep understanding and appreciation for

stewardship — what it meant to be a good steward. In his

First Letter to the Corinthians, our Second Reading on this

last Sunday in Ordinary Time before Lent begins, Paul

states eloquently, “Thus should one regard us: as servants

of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.”

As is the case with all Holy Scripture, Paul is writing to more

than the Corinthians; he is writing to each of us as well. Paul’s

understanding of what a steward was is that he manages the

household of God. Managing included preserving and protecting.

We are also to be servants (disciples) of Christ, and Paul goes on

to say that a servant steward must be trustworthy. To Paul that

meant we are to be faithful in order to be good disciples.

There are several difficulties for us in all of those terms and

requirements: being stewards, being servants, and being faithful.

They mean that we have to place ourselves second to others and

second most of all to Christ our Savior. We tend to question this

and tend to have strong feelings of independence. That is what

we learn from our society. Yet, to be a steward like Paul requires

us to be humble and accepting. That may be our greatest test.

St. Augustine wrote, “What does love look like? It has the

hands to help others. It has eyes to see misery and want. It

has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of others.” That,

too, is stewardship.

~ the catholicsteward.com _________________________________________________________________________

GENERATIONS OF FAITH-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Amount Pledged: $1,242,065.

Total Paid on Pledges: $521,289.

Amount returned to American Martyrs: $195,822.

Number of Parishioners participating: 309

Work on the Church roof and pointing will commence

in the Spring of 2017. Total projected cost of the

project is $725,000. For those who have pledged, thank

you for your faithfulness in fulfilling your pledges. __________________________________________________________________________

2017 Mass Book Intentions You may choose to commemorate a death anniversary,

wedding anniversary, birthday remembrance, in healing, or

simply a prayer of thanksgiving. Each offering is $15. Please

come to the Rectory or call to request a special Mass offering for

your loved one. Also, you may wish to offer the gifts of Bread

and Wine or the Altar Candles for one week. The offering is $25.

Mass Intention forms are located on the tables in the Church. __________________________________________________________________________

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

The Columbiettes together with Frances Hardy from Habitat for

Humanity will be holding our 2nd Coalition Meeting regarding

our continued efforts to bring together all organizations in the

Queens area to make a difference here in our own commu-

nity. One of our partners will be hosting the next meeting on

Thursday, March 9th - 7:00 PM:Bait-Uz-Zafar Mosque 188-15

McLaughlin Ave, Hollis, NY 11423. For more information

please call Frances Hardy 646.779.8862 or Rosann Cavaliere

718.744.4088

St. Patrick’s Day Party!

American Martyrs Church 216-10 Union Turnpike, Bayside,

NY 11364

Knights of Columbus Fr. John J. Murray Council

14666

Live Music + DJ Dancing Raffles 50/50 BYOB

Catered traditional Irish & American Fare including Corned Beef & Cabbage (and something for the kids),

Desserts and a Complimentary Glass of Beer!

Saturday, March 11th, 2017 @ 6PM

(after the 5PM Mass)

BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY

Kids 6 & Under - Free Ages 7 to 12 - $10 / Ages 13 to 18 - $20

Ages 19 & Up - $30

Tickets sold after each Mass or drop payment

with completed form to Rectory (718) 464-4582

No tickets sold at the door. Cash or Checks Payable to:

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Email questions to kofc14666fm@gmail.com

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SUBMIT THIS PART WITH RECTORY ORDERS

Name: _______________________________

Phone: __________________________ Seating Preference: _____________________

# Adults: _________ # Kids 13 to 18: __________

# Kids 7 to 12: ___________ # Kids 6 & Under: __________

Amounts: Cash $________________

Check $___________ Check #: ____________

*** COMMUNITY NEWS ***

Order Sons of Italy in America, Luigi Pirandello Lodge 2875

are hosting Feast of St. Joseph-Saturday, March 18th at 6:00 pm.

Holy Family School Hall 74-15 175th Street, Fresh Meadows

Catholic Charities - Bayside Senior Center-

221-15 Horace Harding Expy. 718-225-1144 Serves full meals

at 11:30 every day. Programs: Chair Yoga, Line Dancing, Tai

Chi, Exercise, Bingo, Computer, and more.

Sisters of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus:

Will minister and care for the elderly in their own homes. Call

718-888-7708.

Family, Marriage and Individual Therapy- The Catholic

Counseling Center offers professional therapy by NYS licensed

therapists. 631-243-2503. Dr. George Giuliani. Or visit: the-

catholiccounselingcenter.com

Catholic Charities Home-base Program - assists those with

housing crisis, (i.e.-- rental arrears, utility shutoffs, etc.) Call 718-

674-1000 for more information.

St. Vincent de Paul: donate your old car-718-491-2525.The So-

ciety will give back $50/$100 to American Martyrs.

Al-Anon and Ala-teen Family Groups: if you’ve been affected

by or are concerned about someone else’s drinking, you’ve come

to the right place! Hope, help, and happiness are attainable.

www.nycalanon.org -- 212-941-0094

Catholic Charities Neighborhood Home Delivered Meals:

Are you or someone you know 60+ years old, living in the North-

east Queens area and would benefit from a hot meal each day?

Call 718-357-4903 for more information.

Meals-on-Wheels -- Sub. Drivers needed on call--Mon - Sat. 4

hours per workday. 718-357-4903 #1 - Maria or Kathy

Alzheimer’s Adult Day Program - Catholic Charities

Neighborhood Services. Mental and physical stimulation, a hot

lunch and door to door transportation. 718-358-3541. Weekly

caregiver support group.

Nar-Anon Never Alone: is a 12-step support group for anyone

affected by a loved one’s use/abuse of drugs. 718-217-0364.

MARCH 1, 2017 --- ASH WEDNESDAY

Lent is a time of renewal for the whole

Church, for each community and every

believer. Above all it is a “time of grace.”

God is not aloof from us. Each of us has a

place in God’s heart. God know us by

name, cares for us and seeks us out whenever we turn

away from Him. God is interested in each of us. But

because something is not right in us, we need to

change. To go in a new direction. And this is called

needing to convert! Lent is a reminder to us that it is

possible to create something new within ourselves and

around us, simply because God is faithful, always

faithful. God continues to be rich in goodness and

mercy, and always ready to forgive and start afresh.

Let us not waste this season of Lent, so favorable a

time for conversion! ~ Pope Francis

Ashes will be distributed only at these times

in Church.

8:30 am Mass; 7:30 pm Mass

12:00 noon Prayer Service and 3:00 pm Prayer Service

Please see The Tablet for the list of

Lenten Regulations. ________________________________________________________________________

ROSARY SOCIETY

Please join us on Monday, March 6 at

1 pm in the Sullivan Center, for coffee and

Irish Soda Bread, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

Dues are $10, and may be paid in person, mailed to

the Rectory or dropped in the collection basket. SAVE THE DATES!

Afternoon Tea - Sunday, April 2 at 2 pm

Day of Recollection - Monday, May 8 at 11 am ________________________________________________________________________

Please do not bring food or drinks

into the Church. ________________________________________________________________________

CRAFTY PEOPLE

The next Crafty People meeting will be on

Thursday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Sulli-

van Center. At this meeting, we will be making

polymer clay-decorated pens. Please bring polymer

clay (oven-bake clay, such as Premo, Fimo or

Sculpey) in two or three colors of your choice, a

rolling pin, and a knife. Please RSVP to Annie if

you will be attending. As always, if anyone is inter-

ested in becoming a new Crafty Person, please

e-mail amcraftypeople@ymail.com.