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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, December 30, 2018—Feast of The Holy Family 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 [cf. 5a]/1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24/Lk 2:41-52 5:00 pm Mary Breeda Connolly Saturday By Angelica Miano Vigil Mary Breeda Connolly By Becker Family Mary Breeda Connolly By The Nolan Family Peggy MacKinnon By The Eriquez Family Mary Breeda Connolly By Sue and Ron Duffy 8:00 am Bill Azzoli By Family 10:00 am Michael Paso and Gina Calori By Michael Paso, Sr. 12:00 Noon Tom Healy By Peter and Grace Belmonte 6:00 pm People of Parish Monday, December 31, 2018 Monday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96: 1-2, 11-12, 13 [11a]/Jn 1:1-18 8:30 am Natasha Sapienza By Nick and Barbara Mangialardi 7:00 pm Special Intentions Tuesday, January 1, 2019-Solemnity of Mary Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [2a]/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 8:30 am Special Intention for People of the Parish Wednesday, January 2, 2019 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 1:19-28 8:30 am Daniel Brown By Helen Brown Thursday , January 3, 2019 1 Jn 2:29-3:6/Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6 [3cd]/Jn 1:29-34 8:30 am Andrew Ognibene By Barbara and Nick Mangialardi Friday, January 4, 2019-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9 [3cd]/Jn 1:35-42 8:30 am Purgatorial Society Saturday, January 5, 2019 –St. John Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 3:11-21/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [2a]/Jn 1:43-51 8:30 am In Honor of Padre Pio By Martina Frandina
MASS INTENTIONS (cont’d) Sunday, January 6, 2019—The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/ Mt 2:1-12 5:00 pm Breeda Connolly Saturday By Rowland Family Vigil Laura Ciaramella By Maria Boccia Phillip Lynch By Mr. and Mrs. William Pfeiffer Deric Bagarozza By Nancy Amitrano Virginia Ladino By Vincent Antignani 8:00 am People of Parish 10:00 am Warren and Gertrude Dearing By Dearing Family 12:00 Noon Patrick Dalton By Wife and family 6:00 pm Paul Russo By The McDevitt Family
December 30, 2018 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
MEMORIAL GIFT
This week the Bread and Wine is in memory of
STEPHEN MARSALESE
and
DOMENICO ANTONINO
Requested by Steve and Sue Misuraca
REFLECTION:
Gospel: After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions,
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
“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 readings. 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. For information or for their schedule, please call Deacon Alex at: 917-214-0760.
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,
George Petrzelka, Dolores Pullara, Joseph Russo,
Lucy Sabatino, Lee Sabella, Antonina Tambene,
Debbie Tufano and Frank Zampaglione
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].
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
OLG Ministry of Care & Service 158-08 101 Street 718-845-6635
PLEASE NOTE: THE PANTRY IS CLOSED AND WILL REOPEN ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 3rd, at 10:30 am, when it will return to its normal hours of operation.
Normal hours of operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Please call only during these hours of operation.
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.
New Year Mass Schedule (Holy Day of Obligation)
December 31: 7:00 pm New Year’s Day: 8:30 am
If you are traveling, please remember that you can locate a Mass by city, state or zip code with masstimes.org or by calling 1-858-207-6277.
On Behalf of Fr. Marc, Deacon Alex and Staff of
Our Lady of Grace Rectory,
We Wish You and Your Families
a Very Happy, Healthy and Blessed 2019!
The Rosary Society will attend the 10:00 am Mass on Sunday, January 6th.
Their meeting will follow in the school auditorium.
Start the new year by becoming a member!
Congratulations on Jobs Well Done!
The following students from our parish have achieved Honor Roll status from The Mary Louis Academy
for the first marking period:
Principal’s List: Alexandra Adamo, Hanna Awad, Emily Scarpati
First Honors: Rida Awad, Salma Awad, Layla Cerverizzo, Gabriela DiPalma, Juliana Morsello
Second Honors: Olivia DiPalma, Jenna Mestrandrea, Claudia Pepa
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.
Are You Being Called to be a Third Order Carmelite?
Lay Carmelites are called to the Family of Carmel to be involved deeply in the mission of the Church. They strive to contribute to the sanctification and transformation of the secular world. They do this by sharing in the Charism of the Order: prayer, community and service. They seek God’s will in the ordinary circumstances of every day life.
If you would like to find out more about Lay Carmelites,
please call or text Sue Misuraca at 347-495-6608. Pamphlets are available in the church vestibule. More information will become available in January.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the beauty of our church this Christmas season! Below is a partial list of the parishioners who made flower donations. The list will continue in next week’s bulletin:
In Honor of:
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy by the Academy Rachel Amato by John A. Toomey Deceased and living members of the Breviario and Stanley Families by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Breviario Our Parish by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Acosta
In Memory of:
Joseph Novitsky by Rosalie Ambrosino Phyllis Ambrosecchia by Rosalie Ambrosino Daniel Brown by Helen Brown Fox and Brown Families by Helen Brown Deacon Ed Mergler by Barbara Mergler Antonio Freitas and Family by Maria Freitas Charles Ruggiero by Danielle Lyons Frances Ruggiero by Danielle Lyons George Ruggeri by Galimi Family Lucy Buonincontri by Linda Gurino Francois DiMarco by Lillian DiMarco Mary Martino by Maria Gaudiosi Ernest Esposito by Andrew Esposito Vincenzo Mascia by Turano Family Theresa and Carlo Sgrizzi by Susan Sgrizzi Marion Cox by Barbara Mergler Jesse J. Lowery by Maureen Lowery Caroline Galloway by Maureen Lowery Henry Lievre by Andria Squillari Jennifer Royall by Andria Squillari Louis Bonadonna by Frank Barbaro, Jr. Gerardo Freda by Frank Barbaro, Jr. Salvatore Rapisardi by Anthony Rapisardi Josephine Rapisardi by Anthony Rapisardi Francesco Patti by Anthony Rapisardi Leonarda Patti by Anthony Rapisardi Geri Boyland by Peggy and Ray Flynn Fr. Richard Kuhn (uncle) by Christine and Carl Delaney Salvatore and Concetta Infanti; Vincenzo and Matilde Santoro by Antonino and Maria Infanti Deceased members of The Rosary Society by Mildred Muller Deceased members of Fusco Family by Pina Del Genio Deceased members of Del Genio Family by Pina Del Genio Thomas and Julia Masino by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rizzacasa Rocco and Glena Rizzacasa by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rizzacasa Joseph and Anthony Rizzacasa by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rizzacasa William Masino by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rizzacasa Madeline Mosera by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rizzacasa Frising and Bialowas Families by Maryann Bialowas Michael and Joe Grasso by Lauralee and Richie D’Auria Hazel Kiernan and Kathryn Gutzmann by Anne Gutzmann Deceased family and friends by Ron and Sue Duffy The Calia Family by Joanne Vargas Zoila M. Alegria by Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Gordon Leoluca Glaviano and Edward Kruzik by Anthony and Patty Glaviano Lynn Sollecito by Frank Sollecito Concetta and Salvatore, Alfio and Maria, Egidio and Egidia, Franco and Maria by Mr. and Mrs. Franco Emanuele Julia Corso, Annunziata DePaola, Baby Ginny and Gianna P. by Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Pierdipino Frank Boccio, Jr, Katherine Schwartz, Marie and Joseph Cordo, Angelina and Frank Boccio by Elayne Boccio Scavetti, Leone and Egidi Families and Baby Angels by Joann Leone Stella and Melissa Kanabrocki, Margi Devitt Rice, Michael G. Devitt by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Devitt Lilia Hombrebueno by Mr. and Mrs. Modesto Aquino James Newman by Mrs. Newman
In Memory of:
Lil and Ed Sullivan; Betty and Dom Scicutella by Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Sullivan, Jr. Severino Rella; Antoinette and Giovanni Guzzo by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guzzo Deacon Edward Mergler and deceased members of the Mergler Family by Denise Mergler Frank and Stephen Ambrosino; Joseph Novitsky; Andrew and Mildred Fall by Rosalie Ambrosino Deceased members of the Hayes and Mangialardi Families by Nick and Barbara Mangialardi Deceased members of Galimi and Riley Families; Doris Corchado and Roberet Stauffer by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Galimi Jimmy and Vincent Luisi; George, Ruth and Jean Petrzelka by George and Marie Petrzelka Vincent and Jimmy Luisi; Peter and Rose Fiumara, and Adams Family by Mrs. Vincent Luisi Edward Sinisgalli, Sr., April Varella, Janine Cardone and Joanne Rini by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sinisgalli Robert Bommara, Anita and William Daly by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brady Catherine and Frank Fiore, John Drago, Marie Maxwell and John Winters by Nancy Fiore James McGuire and Regina McGuire by JereAnn McGuire Mr. and Mrs. B. Stolz and Tom Carbone by Rita Carbone Ariston and Mauna de los Reyes, Pacencia and Isabelo Aquino and all the souls of our relatives by Mr. and Mrs. Rudolfo Aquino Daniel DiMaio by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Gerardi Mulligan Family, Battita Family, Fran Kirshner and Jim Bast by Mr. and Mrs. William Mulligan Felicia, George and Vincent Bruno, Mary Arnone by Andrew and Julia Puleo John Fasano by Dr. and Mrs. John Culmine Ann and Sabino Minerva, Rose Marie Minerva, William and Madeline Butler by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Butler Deceased members of the Mergler Family, Marion Cox, Patricia Doyle, Jeanette Boccabella by Barbara Mergler Mr. and Mrs. John Sears, John M. Sears by Patricia Sears Mr. and Mrs. Peter Delfino, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Knoth by Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Delfino Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lore by Kristy Valette Michael Catanzarite by Robin Catanzarite Patrick and Breeda Connolly, Mary Hunt by Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Connolly Eleanor and John Stickevers, Jean and Joseph Masone, D’Angelo and Ricciardi Families and Joan Gorkowski by Phyllis Masone John E. Greer, Katherine and Eddie Greer, Andy Marcia, Dorothy and Bob Balbone, Josephine and Tony D’Ambrosio, Evelyn Greer-McCoy and Pat Greer (living) and Annette Dambrosio (living) by Maryann Greer Benincasa and Rosario Families, Alfonzo Greco and Maria Gaetano by Lucrezia Benincasa Hazel Miller, Charles Miller and Jared Loria by Mary Dell’Era Jack and Helen Iannazzo, Raffael and Anna Zuccaro by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Iannazzo Viincent Proce, John and Angela Masiello, Rose and Giuseppe Proce, Maria Amendolera by Maria Proce Angie and Joseph Ottomanelli by Frances Katz Curiale and Bertolo Families by Mr. and Mrs. Carlo Curiale Sante and Rose Monaco, MaryAnn Fiorito, Sebastian and Sal Sapia by Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Sapia Rose and Peter Della Iacono, Angelina and Raffaele Carlo, Inzetta and Della Iacono Families and Carlo and DeLuca Families by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carlo
In Thanksgiving:
Isabella Andriano Maryann McCauley Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gould Josephine Rowland Mr. and Mrs. William Segur Mr. and Mrs. Peter Butler Mary Tretter Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kucinskas Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scarantino Stephen Tretter Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth McGuinness Mr. and Mrs. Marcellino Frisone Mr. and Mrs. Andrzej Bajor Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lombardi Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Romanelli
