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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 & 6:00 p.m.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday, January 20, 2019—Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3]/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 5:00 pm Paul Russo Saturday By Lina Iannone & Family Vigil Domenico Ameruso By Wife and Children Laura Ciaramella By Frank and Rita Perrotta Charlie Castelli By Michael Algarin John Lawler By Barbara Mergler 8:00 am The Adams Family By Luisi Family 10:00 am Mary and Gerard Kerins By Family 12:00 Noon People of Parish 6:00 pm Anna and Girolamo Teri By Daughters: Marie, Teri & Marion Monday, January 21, 2019-St. Agnes Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 2:18-22 8:30 am Antonio Freitas & Diamantina Viera By Maria Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c [5]/Mk 2:23-28 8:30 am Charles Castelli By Angela Breviaria Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 3:1-6 8:30 am Walter Sohl By Rolf Stahl Thursday , January 24, 2019—St. Francis de Sales Heb 7:25—8:6/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:7-12 8:30 am Al Strynkowski By Fr. Marc Friday, January 25, 2019—The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18 8:30 am Stella & Vincenzo Dattolo By Giulia Sorbara Saturday, January 26, 2019—Sts. Timothy & Titus 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 [3]/Mk 3:20-21 8:30 am Frank Perrotta By Carrozza Family
MASS INTENTIONS (cont’d) Sunday, January 27, 2019—Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/1 Cor 12:12-30 5:00 pm Breeda Connolly Saturday By Collene Sherman Vigil John Vetere By Debbie Daab and Family Virginia Ladino By Vincent Antignani Stephen V. Marsalese By Anthony and Patty Glaviano Mary Haugen By Signorile Family 8:00 am Michael Napolitano By Modafferi Family 10:00 am Richard McAdam By Linda McAdam 12:00 Noon Richard and Joseph Cordo, Marie Cordo. Joseph Cordo, Sr. By Elayne Boccio 6:00 pm People of Parish
January 20, 2019 Second Week in Ordinary Time
MEMORIAL GIFT
This week the Bread and Wine is in memory of
MARY & HERMANN TRETTER
Requested by Children
The Angeles Bells on January 24, 2019 is in memory of
GINA REA
Requested by Children & Grandchildren
WEEK OF JANUARY 18-25
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 Please call 718-570-6483
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
Music Director Carlo Gallego Please contact Rectory
Rosary Society Millie Muller Please contact Rectory
Scripture Sharing & “Arise”
Carmella Dearing Please contact Rectory
Youth Choir Steven Eriquez 917-836-4985
Youth Ministries Mr. & Mrs. Steven and Gina Marie Eriquez Steven: 917-836-4985 Gina: 917-836-8789
PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Marc Swartvagher
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Anthony M. Rucando
Parish Deacon: Rev. Mr. Alexander Breviario
Director of Music Mr. Carlo Gallego
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
WE CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENTS
EUCHARIST: Sunday: 5:00 pm (Saturday), 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12 noon and 6:00 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 scheduling 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.
PARISH REGISTRATION
All parishioners must formally register at the parish office. Letters of recommendation, sponsor letters,
etc., can be written for registered supporting parishioners.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Lady of Grace is a faith-filled community, spanning many generations.
Nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ, we accept Jesus’ invitation to
“Come, follow Me.” As Christ’s presence in the world,
we continue to build our relationship with God through loving service to others.
We strive to bring forth the unique gifts of our parish family
and to spread the Gospel for the greater glory of God.
WE PRAY
Rosary Procession - Every Saturday at Noon
Join us as we pray the Rosary every Saturday at noon. We meet at the Cross in front of the rectory and walk to the Lourdes grotto behind the convent. Please join
us in this wonderful expression of our faith!
WE PRAY TOGETHER
The Holy Rosary is prayed every weekday before the 8:30 am Mass. Sundays Please see Mass schedule. (Sunday evening Mass is now celebrated at 6:00 pm.) The Rosarians meet every first Sunday of the month in the school hall after the 10:00 am Mass. Mondays Miraculous Medal prayers after the 8:30 am Mass “Flame of Love” Rosary from 7:30 - 8:30 pm. (Please use side door to enter church.) Tuesdays
Italian Prayer Meeting is led by the Italian Prayer Group at 7:30 pm. (Please use side door to enter church.) Scripture Sharing takes place Tuesday evenings at 7:15 pm in the Convent building. Wednesdays Eucharistic Adoration takes place mornings from 9:15 - 11:00 am and evenings 7:30 - 8:30 pm Fridays Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed after the 8:30 am Mass Eucharistic Adoration on first Fridays 9:15 - 11:00 am Saturdays Rosary Procession takes place at noon. We process from church to the Lourdes Grotto behind the convent. Padre Pio devotion first Saturdays after 8:30 Mass.
REMEMBER YOUR PARISH IN YOUR WILL
Leave a legacy to Our Lady of Grace by including a bequest in your will. The following is suggested bequest language:
“I give $________ to the Church of Our Lady of Grace at 100-05 159 Avenue, Howard Beach, New York 11414, for
general purposes or religious formation.”
PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS
(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.)
Please pray for the sick of our parish:
Bob Acosta, Adrienne Bell, Katherine Brown,
Chris Bucca, Fr. Peter Coffey, Richard D’Attile,
Pat Dalia, Maria DiBartolomeo, Msgr. William Flood,
Giuseppe Frandina, Christine Genzone,
James Hantzepetros, Marie and Eddie Hoffman,
Thomas J. Hurlman, Rosemarie Kelly, Suelle Levy,
Victor Listorti, Anna Maffettone, Mary Maresco,
MaryAnne McCauley, Lawrence McGowan,
Eileen Monteleone, John Panzarella, Lena Pace,
Dolores Pullara, Joseph Russo, Lucy Sabatino,
Lee Sabella, Antonina Tambene, Debbie Tufano
and Frank Zampaglione
“Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure, will in return be measured out to you.” …….Luke 6:38
SUNDAY REGULAR COLLECTIONS
Last Year vs. This Year
January 14, 2018 $6,049 January 13, 2019 $4,698
Thank you for your generous support of our Parish!
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Do you have a desire to become a Catholic? Were you baptized a Catholic as a child, but did not celebrate the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy
Eucharist? Maybe now is the time to learn more about the Catholic Faith.
Our Lady of Grace offers small group sessions that prepare individuals to celebrate the sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are invited to participate in the
process with your questions, insights, and faith stories in a warm, accepting environment.
For more information please contact the parish office Mondays through Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm at
718-843-6218 or at [email protected].
W E T I T H E
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
“Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary” rosary takes place Monday
evenings in the Church from 7:30 - 8:30pm. (Please use side entrance of the church.)
For more information: www.flameoflove.us
“Peter’s ‘Postles” Men’s Ministry
Tuesdays 7:30 pm
Calling all men! You are invited to join the men of Our Lady of Grace and St. Helen parishes as they read and discuss the upcoming weekend’s Scripture read-ings. They meet every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 pm for Christian fellowship with a desire to deepen their understanding of faith and our belief in Jesus Christ. Meetings alternate between both parishes on a weekly basis. Please call Deacon Alex at: 917-214-0760 for their schedule and for more information.
OLG 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 call only during these hours of operation. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off in the cart located in the church vestibule or at the pantry
during their normal hours of operation.
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Relevant Radio is the Catholic Radio Station that helps people bridge the gap between faith and everyday life.
Listen at home or in your car to 1430 AM radio.
Scripture Sharing Come join us as we prepare ourselves with a reflection on Sunday’s upcoming readings.
We meet on Tuesdays at 7:15 pm in the convent building.
If you have any questions, please call the rectory.
The Annual Week of Prayer and Christian Unity begins Friday, January 18 and
ends on Friday, January 25. Let us join other Christian churches in our area
as we remember the 2019 theme: “Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue”
(Deuteronomy 16:2.)
In recognition of this week of prayer and Christian Unity, we will present an evening of :
Prayer & Song at Our Lady of Grace Church
on Wednesday, January 23rd
at 7:00 pm.
This invitation is open to all Christian churches in our community. Please help us spread the word!
Congratulations on a Job Well Done!:
The following students from our parish achieved Honor Roll status at Kellenberg Memorial High School
during the First Trimester of 2018-2019: William Hegarty Peter Manceri
Kenneth Quigley
The St. John’s University Speech and Hearing Center will be offering FREE speech and hearing screenings. Plese call the center at 718-990-6480 to schedule an appointment. The Speech and Hearing Center is locared at 152-11 Union Turnpike in Flushing,
Third Order Carmelite
Introductory/ Information Meeting
Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 11:00 am
Community Room (Rectory Basement)
Are You Being Called to be a Third Order Carmelite?
The Lay Carmelites (Third Order) is a branch of the
religious Carmelite Order of the Ancient Observance
and is an association of lay people who choose to live
the Gospel in the spirit of the Carmelite Order and
under its guidance. Their charism is prayer,
community and service. They seek God’s will in the
ordinary circumstances of every day life.
A Lay Carmelite will participate in three years of
formation and monthly community meetings before
they make temporary promises (not vows.)
If you are a practicing Catholic in good standing, at
least 18 years of age and would like to find out more
about becoming a Lay Carmelite, we invite you to
come to our introductory/ information meeting here
at Our Lady of Grace on Sunday, February 3rd at 11
am in our community room (rectory basement.) You
can also view the Carmelite website at
www.ocarm.org.
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