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OUR LADY OF GRACE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 100-05 159th AVENUE, HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
Rev. Marc Swartvagher, Pastor Rev. Mr. Alexander Breviario, Parish Deacon
PARISH OFFICE 100-05 159th Avenue
Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718)– 843-6218
fax (718) 738-8208 Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
www.olghb.org [email protected]
OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Ms. Marybeth McManus, Principal 158-20 101st Street
Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718) 848-7440
www.AMCAhb.org [email protected]
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Jeanne Antonino, Director
158-20 101st Street Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 835-2165 www.olghb.org / education
MASS SCHEDULE—Monday to Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday Vigil at 5:00 pm., Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12 Noon & 7:00 p.m.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, April 8, 2018-Divine Mercy Sunday
Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 [1]/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31 5:00 pm Lucy DiPippa Saturday By Donna Ryan and Guy Leach Vigil Donald F. Rowland (25th Anniversary) By The Rowland Family
Ksenia, Clarence James and James
Dobbs
By Joan V. Dobbs
Anna Liberatoscioli
By Dino Liberatoscioli
Harriet Semple
By Torcivia Family
8:00 am Divine Mercy
By Giulia Dattolo and Family
10:00 am Eleanor Stickevers
By Phyllis Masone
12:00 Noon Eugene Edmonds, Jr. (1st Anniversary)
By Mother
7:00 pm People of Parish Monday, April 9, 2018
Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8, 8-9, 10, 11 [8a, 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38 8:30 am Jimmy Luisi (7th Anniversary) By Family Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Jn 3:7b-15 8:30 am Anna Pacifico By Giuseppe and GIulia Sorbara Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/Jn 3:16-21 8:30 am In Thanksgiving By Joanne Vargas Thursday, April 12, 2018
Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20 [7a]/Jn 3:31-36 8:30 am Maria Ferrarelli By Antonella Sorbara Friday, April 13, 2018
Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [cf. 4abc]/Jn 6:1-15 8:30 am Anna Pacifico By Antonella Sorbara Saturday, April 14, 2018
Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/Jn 6:16-21 8:30 am Dino Aquilano By Purificato Family
MASS INTENTIONS (cont’d) Sunday, April 15, 2018—Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 [7a]/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48
5:00 pm Giuseppe Pugliese
Saturday By Merced Family
Vigil Ellen Lombardi
By Ken and Matt Lombardi
Thomas Sollecito
By Mr. and Mrs. John Zaccaeo
Margaret Sindone
By Anthony Accurso
Catherine West
8:00 am People of Parish
10:00 am Helen Fox
By Helen Brown
12:00 Noon George’s Intention
7:00 pm Anna Teri
By Enza and Sal Musso
April 8, 2018 Divine Mercy Sunday
MEMORIAL GIFT
The Altar Candles this week is in memory of
GILBERTO ALVAREZ
PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS
Please pray for the sick members of our parish:
Bob Acosta, Louis Barillaro, Gus Castagna, Ron Castagna, Fr. Peter Coffey, Gianni Colantuoni, Joseph Criscuola Jr., Richard D’Attile, Maria Dibartolomeo, Bill Esposito, Msgr. William Flood,
Giuseppe Frandina, Matthew Gendron, Christine Genzone, James Hantzepetros, Marie Hoffman, Thomas Hurlman, Kathleen Krieg, Kaudia Krieg, Kathy Lewis, Victor Listorti, Baby Joseph Love,
Anna Maffettone, Barbara Marcone, William Masino, Eileen Monteleone, Angela Parrino, Anthony Patti, John Panzarella, Stella Pepe, Silvio Pironi, Catherine, Tony and Dorothy Pollari, Dolores Pullara,
Lucy Sabatino, David Salerno, Roseann Salerno, Antonina Tambene, Debbie Tufano,
Denise Tully, Frank Zampaglione
Parishioners will be listed on the “Prayers and Intentions” list for one month, unless the Rectory is notified by a family member to keep the name listed for a longer period of time.
WE CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENTS
EUCHARIST: Sunday: 5:00 pm (Saturday), 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12 noon and 7:00 pm Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am
RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm and by appointment
BAPTISMS: Baptisms are held the second Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. Please call the Rectory to schedule an appointment with Fr. Marc Swartvagher to arrange the Baptism.
MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must call the Rectory for an appointment at least SIX months prior to schedul-ing a wedding date.
ANOINTING Anyone who expects to be hospitalized may come for an Anointing of the Sick after the OF THE SICK 8:30 am Mass on Saturdays. If it is an emergency, please call the Rectory.
Will Your Child be 5 Years Old by December 31, 2019? Then it’s time for Kindergarten!
Tuition Assistance is available, but you must apply by April 30, 2018 at www.futuresineducation.org
PARISH STAFF & DIRECTORY
Ministry/Group Contact Information
Altar Linens Society Deacon Alex
917-214-0760 [email protected]
Altar Servers Deacon Alex
917-214-0760 [email protected]
Bereavement Dorothy Leocadi
Please contact Rectory
CYO Basketball Sean Roberts
Please contact Rectory
CYO Soccer Dr. Jerry Antonino
olgsoccer.com
Early Childhood Edu Susan Murray 718-848-0157
Adult Choir Please contact Rectory
Folk Music Group Rich D’Auria
917-603-1903 [email protected]
Girl Scouts Ann Antignani 718-835-1081
Lectors Jennifer Lynch Please contact Rectory
Men’s Group Deacon Alex
917-214-0760 [email protected]
Ministers of Holy Communion
Deacon Alex 917-214-0760 [email protected]
Ministry of Care & Service
Jeannie Ruvolo 718-845-6635
Rosary Society Millie Muller
Please contact Rectory
Scripture Sharing & “Arise”
Carmella Dearing Please contact Rectory
Youth Choir Steven Eriquez 917-836-4985
Youth Ministries Steven and Gina Marie Eriquez Steven: 91-836-4985 Gina: 917-836-8789
Parish Staff
Pastor: Rev. Marc Swartvagher
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Anthony M. Rucando
Parish Deacon: Rev. Mr. Alexander Breviario
Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Jeanne Antonino
Directors of Youth Ministries: Steven and Gina Marie Eriquez
Coordinators of the Ministry of Care & Service Mrs. Jeannie Ruvolo and Mrs. Kathy Pascarella
B R O O K L Y N P R I E S T S . O R G Inviting young men to consider the Lord’s call to priesthood
in the diocese of Brooklyn & Queens. Priesthood * Discernment * Stories * Get Involved!
V O C A T I O N S C O R N E R:
From the Vocation Office, Diocese of Brooklyn 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston NY 11362
Fr. Sean M. Suckiel, Director of Vocations 718-827-2454 [email protected]
Fraternitas: A program for boys in 6-8th grades. These are monthly gatherings held at Cathedral Prep on the third Saturday of the month from 1-5 pm with Catechesis, sports and Sunday Vigil Mass. Jeremiah Project: A discernment group for public and Catholic high school students. Any young man of high school age is welcome. It is a monthly overnight, to experience Christ through fraternity and prayer. The overnights are held at Cathedral Seminary. Our remain-ing overnight encounters are April 6-7 and May 4-5.
I’m not holy enough to be a priest. No, you’re not. Get over it! No priest who ever lived was worthy! But through God’s grace, those who are called share in the priesthood of Jesus Christ. Of course you are not ready to be a priest now; that is what the years of seminary training are for. Give your weaknesses to God and trust that over time, you will grow in virtue.
Today is Divine Mercy Sunday.
The Divine Mercy chaplet is prayed in our church every Friday morning
after the 8:30 am Mass, except on first Fridays
when we have Holy Hour with
Benediction.
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament was a Polish Roman Catholic nun and mystic. Her apparitions of Jesus
inspired the Roman Catholic devotion to the Divine Mercy
and earned her the title of "Apostle of Divine Mercy."
Eucharistic Adoration Hours
Wednesday mornings 9:15-11:00 am Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm
First Fridays from 9:15 - 11:00 am
The Holy Hour on Wednesday nights is dedicated for vocations to the priesthood.
Our Lady of Grace Ministry of Care & Service
158-08 101 Street 718-845-6635
Normal hours of operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Please only call during these times.
Donations can be dropped off in the cart located in the church vestibule
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The Ministry of Care & Service would like to acknowledge a donation made
in memory of
Concetta DiSalvo
by Luiggi, Frank Scrantino and Family “Peter’s ‘Postles”
Men’s Ministry Tuesdays 7:30 pm
Join the men of Our Lady of Grace and St. Helen parishes as they read and discuss the upcoming week-end’s Scripture readings. They meet every Tuesday at 7:30 pm-9:30 pm for Christian fellowship with a desire to deepen our understanding of faith and our belief in Jesus Christ. Meetings alternate between both parishes on a weekly basis. For information or for their schedule, please call Deacon Alex at: 917-214-0760.
Any family who would like to host the “Vocation Chalice” and pray for priests and religious vocations is asked to sign up after
Mass on Sundays or call the rectory weekdays between 9:30 am- 4:30 pm.
OUR LADY OF GRACE YOUTH MINISTRY
The Youth Group meets Fridays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Ages: Middle School (Grades
6-8) and teens from 9th grade and up.
The Youth Choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 in the convent.
For more information regarding our Youth Ministry,
please contact Steven Eriquez at 917-836-4985.
Scripture Sharing Resumes
Arise Together in Christ - Season IV is over. All participants had a wonderful faith-filled experience. However, learning about Jesus
through Scripture does not end with Arise. Every Tuesday at 7:15 pm in the convent, Scripture Sharing takes place. It’s the time we focus on the upcoming Sunday readings and compare them to situations in our own life. All are invited. The only thing you need is the desire to learn more about Jesus. So if you skipped Arise, now is your chance to get on board and find out what all the participants of Arise are talking about. It is never too late to start awakening yourself up to Scripture reading. Don’t let that beautiful light go out! Join us every Tuesday evening starting April 10th at 7:15 in the convent to keep that flame burning!
The Rosary Society will hold their meeting today in the auditorium after the 10:00 am Mass. All are welcome!
Our “Second Sunday Social” takes place TODAY in the Community Room,
following the 10:00 am Mass. Please join us for coffee, tea
and refreshments!
Queen of Peace Residence for the Elderly in Queens Village are looking to fill the following positons:
FT - RN/LPN (Days. Geriatric experience required.) FT - Housekeeper (Days) PT - Receptionist (Must be available for w/e hours.)
Fax resume to 718-464-4308 or email qphr@littlesistersof the poor.org
Congratulations on a Job Well Done !
We are very pleased to acknowledge the following students from our parish who have attained Honor Roll status at The Mary Louis Academy for the second marking period:
Principal’s List: Alexandra Adamo Rianna Salzano Emily Scarpati Second Honors: Layla Cerverizzo Isabella Graziano
EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS
In Memory of:
Concetta Klingler by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Butler Deceased members of the Mergler Family and Deacon Edward P. Mergler by Denise Mergler
Frank Ambrosino, Andrew and Mildred Fall, Joseph Novitsky, Stephen Ambrosino by Rosalie Ambrosino Duffy Family and friends; Finnegan Family and friends; Klausman Family and friends by Ron and Sue Duffy Celeste and Felice Palladino; Joseph and Marie McGill by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McGill Concetta and Edward Grabowski; Ruth and Charles Miller by Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Miller May and Ray Rudagan; George and Julia Kucinskas by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kucinskas Steven and Johanna Knoth; Peter and Kathreen Delfino; Stephen and Josie Lore; Toby and Anna Duldulao by Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Delfino Deceased members of the Breviario and Stanley Families by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Breviario Mr. and Mrs. Mario Vallette; Mrs. Angela Vallette; Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lore by Kristy Valette Felicia, George and Vincent Bruno; Mary Arnone by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Puleo Daniel Brown; Brown and Fox Families; McGill and Cannon Families by Helen Brown James and Regina McGuire by Jereann McGuire Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Stolz; Tom Carbone by Rita Carbone Family members by Patrick Dalton Sabino and Anna Minerva; William and Madeline Butler; RoseMarie Minerva by Tom and Fran Butler and Family Deceased members of the Galimi and Riley Families by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Galimi Anna, Hazel, Michael and William Riley by Mr. and Mrs. Augusto Marin Frank Barretta, Janine Cardone and April Varella by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sinisgalli Peter, Anna and Robert Calia; Calia Family by Joanne Vargas Deceased members of the Mangialardi and Hayes Families by Nick and Barbara Mangialardi Sylvin Hayes and Nick Mangialardi by John Hayes Severino Rella, Giovanni Guzzo and Antoinetta Guzzo by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guzzo Mom, Dad and John Sears by Patricia Sears Edward Mergler, Marian Cox, Mergler Family and Lorraine Lynch by Barbara Mergler Michael McCauley, Thomas White and Anne White by Maryann McCauley Richie Muller and the Reinhardt and Muller Families by Mrs. Richard Muller Biagio, Grace and Stephen Ambrosino; John Addario by Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Ambrosino Josephne and Sal Rapisardi; Leonarda and Francesco Patti by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rapisardi Denise Michel and James Atkinson by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Michel Frank Boccio Jr.; Marie and Joseph Cordo; Angelina and Frank Boccio and Tom Healy by Elayne Boccio Robert Marcoux, Amie and Hazle Marcoux; Mr. and Mrs. M. Leone; Kevin and Mary Nolan by Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Nolan Hazel Miller, Charles Miller and Jared Loria by Mary Dell’Era Patrick Dalton by Mr. and Mrs. Pietro and Frances Taurasi Catherine McGowan; Frank and Annie Campanella by Jeanette Hutter Concetta and Salvatore; Egidio and Egidia; Maria and Alfio; Giuseppe and Rosina; Franco and Maria by Mr. and Mrs. Franco Emanuele Ida and Madeline Conti, Lucy Buonincontri and Vincent Conti Sr. by Vincent Conti John Fazio Jr. and Thomas Fazio Sr. by Mr. and Mrs. John Fazio Sara and Joe Calderaro by Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ruffino Bill Azzoli; the Grassi and Filippone Families by Mr. and Mrs. William Azzoli Peggy Bowe by Anne Gutzmann
Thank you to all our parishioners who helped to beautify our church during this holy season by contributing towards our Easter flowers. This is a partial list.
The list will continue in next week’s bulletin.
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Ralph Maresco by Mary Maresco Thomas Healy; John, Victoria and Albert Zambiasi; Joseph Healy and Family by Alice Healy Salvatore and Esther Panzarella; Warren and Gertrude Dearing by Carmella and Mark Dearing The Esposito and Falzarano Families by Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Esposito Molini, Marchesano, Monteleone Families; Alfred and Minnie Molini by Eileen and Peter Monteleone Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bertolo; Mr. and Mrs. Carlo Curiale Sr. by Mr. and Mrs. Carlo Curiale Louise Scotti, Toni Scotti, Mr. and Mrs. L. Scala; Joe O’Kane; Carmine Moreali, Mr. and Mrs. E. Scotti by Mr. and Mrs. Massimo Guerriero Living and deceased members of the Lisuzzo and Bonina Families by Stella Bonina Vincent Proce, Angele Masiello, Ann and Domenico Lytrone, Marie Amendocaro by Maria Proce Julia Corso and Annunziata DePaola by Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Pierdipino Luke Eriquez by Steven Eriquez Santo and Eileen Ippolito by Mr. and Mrs. James Ippolito Hilda Ronacher, Dolores Cannucci, John P. Cannucci Sr. and John P. Cannucci Jr. by the Walsh Family Sheila Whalen, Mary Manno, S. Mary Cuccurullo, Anna Naporano and John Charles Scerbo by Mr. and Mrs. James Whalen Fusco and Del Genio Families by Pina C. Del Genio Daab and Brosokas Families by Mr. and Mrs. John Daab Florence and John Bisagna; Sadie, Joe and Rosemary Ognibene; Danny Radigan and Denise Marcial by Mr. and Mrs. Drew Ognibene Celeste and Felice Palladino; John Mullaly by Mr. and Mrs. John Mullaly Antonio Freitas and Family by Maria Freitas Cassi and Marcinkiewicz Families by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marcinkiewicz Al Petrenas and Baby Petrenas; the Embleton Family by Gayle Petrenas Deceased members of the Guzzo and Mestrandrea Families by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mestrandrea Ernest Esposito by Eileen Esposito Mr. and Mrs. D’Amico and Sons; Anthony Pedone, Joseph D’Alleva; Mr. and Mrs. Lamia and Family by Jean Pedone Lawrence Scafo by Valerie Gunther Frank and Geraldine Barbaro by Frank Barbaro
In Thanksgiving:
Mr. and Mrs. George Russo Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Steffa Nancy Fiore Mr. and Mrs. Steven Iannuzzi Mr. and Mrs. Antonino Infanti Lisa Uribe (for World Peace) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Devitt Mr. and Mrs. William Clemente Mr. and Mrs. James McCabe Mr. and Mrs. William Hofmann Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gould Mary Tretter Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Romanelli Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Russo Stephen Tretter Mr. and Mrs. Juan Villagonzalo Mr. and Mrs. Robert Andresen Mr. and Mrs. John Onolfi Mr. and Mrs. Ubaldo Leocadi Mr. and Mrs. Steven Amalfitano Mr. and Mrs. Luis Amorim Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Vignola Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Manero Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Falco Mr. and Mrs. Robert Acosta Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Del Grosso Mr. and Mrs. John Papa Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Calebrese Mr. and Mrs. Frank Giordano Pasqua Florio Rolf P. Stahl Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lombardi Salvatrici Maniaci
Annual Catholic Appeal 2018
The goal at Our Lady of Grace is $43,201. Once we exceed our goal, we will then receive 100% of all funds
raised above this figure directly back to our parish.
Please answer the call to feed the hungry, welcome strangers, visit the sick and imprisoned, honor our elders,
celebrate the Eucharist and educate and make disciples of all nations!
If in the past you had made a pledge to the Annual Catholic Appeal, you should already have received a commit-
ment card in the mail. If not, below is a commitment form that you can use. I ask that you prayerfully consider
supporting this year’s campaign. If you have not yet had the opportunity to make a pledge, please look for
commitment information in our church vestibule.
For questions regarding the Annual Catholic Appeal, or to schedule an appointment to make a
gift to the parish, please contact our parish office: 718-843-6218.
Please make your tax-deductible check payable to Annual Catholic Appeal and enclose it with this Commitment
Form and mail it to the address below or place it in an envelope and put it in our offertory baskets at any of our
Masses.
Annual Catholic Appeal 2018 718-965-7375 X-1602
243 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn NY 11215-5807 annualcatholicappeal.org
