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 olghowardbeach@nyc.rr.com

OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC ACADEMY

Ms. Marybeth McManus, Principal 158-20 101st Street

Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718) 848-7440

www.AMCAhb.org info@AMCAhb.org

OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Jeanne Antonino, Director

158-20 101st Street Howard Beach, NY 11414

(718) 835-2165 www.olghb.org / education

jmaolgdre@gmail.com

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, June 24, 2018-The Nativity of John the Baptist

Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80

5:00 pm Ksenia, Clarence James and James

Saturday Dobbs

Vigil By Joan V. Dobbs

Michele, Filomena and Benedetto

Micili

By Vita Valenti and Family

Rudi-Gerardo Santiago

By Vita Valenti and Family

Monica DiCioccio

By Raccuglia Family

Sal Grillo (2nd Anniversary)

By Reggie, Dee, JD and Jackie

8:00 am People of Parish

10:00 am Michael and Carmela Guarrella

By George and Nella

12:00 Noon Patrick Dalton

By Wife and Family

7:00 pm Gilberto Alvarez

By Jen

Monday, June 25, 2018

2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13 [7b]/Mt 7:1-5 8:30 am Anthony and Filomena Iazzo By Steve and Sue Misuraca Tuesday, June 26, 2018

2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14 8:30 am Anthony and Ann Grassi By Family Wednesday, June 27, 2018

2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]/Mt 7:15-20 8:30 am Deceased Members of the Azzoli Family By Family Thursday, June 28, 2018-St. Iranaeus. Bishop and Matyr

2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21-29 8:30 am Frank Fiore By Fiore Family Friday, June 29, 2018-Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles

Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 8:30 am Catherine Fiore By Fiore Family

MASS INTENTIONS (cont’d)

Saturday, June 30, 2018

Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17 8:30 am Gaetano Greco By Family Sunday, July 1, 2018-Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 5:00 pm Gregory Jackson Saturday By Ida and Joann Vigil Padre Gaetano, Tommaso and Carmela Savoca, Alessandro Valenti By Vita Valenti and Family Robert Egidi By wife, Ida and Family Elvira Barillas By Fr. Marc Elaine J. Spacek 8:00 am People of Parish 10:00 am Gerard Kerins By Family 12:00 Noon Richard Salmon By The Belmonte Family 7:00 pm Mary and John Fodera By Christine and Frank Lombardi

June 24, 2018 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist

PURGATORIAL SOCIETY July 2018—July 2019

In memory of

SEGUNDO NICOLAS GORDON

Requested by The Gordon Family

In memory of

YOLANDA PENA

Requested by The Gordon Family

Matthew Edele Margaret MacKinnon Margaret Dulisse Please pray for them and the consolation of faith for

them and their families.

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.

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, Fr. Peter Coffey, Richard D’Attile,

Chris Bucca, Cathy Criscuola, Joseph Criscuola,

Frank DeRicco, Maria DiBartolomeo,

Msgr. William Flood, Giuseppe Frandina,

Christine Genzone, James Hantzepetros,

Thomas Hurlman, Mary Kerins, Janet Kucinskas,

Suelle Levy, Victor Listorti, Anna Maffettone,

Mary Maresco, Eileen Monteleone,

John Panzarella, Stella Pepe, Dolores Pullara,

Lucy Sabatino, Antonina Tambene, Francis Zanghi

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 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.

V O C A T I O N C H A L I C E

Family Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Contact Information: Address:__________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:____________________________________________________________________________________

Email:_____________________________________________________________________________________ Mass you normally attend: ____________________________________

You will be contacted to arrange the date and Mass you will receive the chalice. Please remember to return it to the rectory by Friday at 4:30 pm.

Any family who would like to host the “Vocation Chalice” and pray for priests and religious vocations is asked to please complete the form below and return it to the rectory (weekdays from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm)

or drop it off in the sacristy or in the collection basket after any of our Masses.

PARISH STAFF & DIRECTORY

Ministry/Group Contact Information

Altar Linens Society Deacon Alex

917-214-0760 AlexBnyc@aol.com

Altar Servers Deacon Alex

917-214-0760 AlexBnyc@aol.com

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 almosthomemusic@hotmail.com

Girl Scouts Ann Antignani 718-835-1081

Lectors Jennifer Lynch Please contact Rectory

Men’s Group Deacon Alex

917-214-0760 AlexBnyc@aol.com

Ministers of Holy Communion

Deacon Alex 917-214-0760 AlexBnyc@aol.com

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

V O C A T I O N S C O R N E R:

P R O L I F E C O R N E R:

V O C A T I O N O F F I C E D I O C E S E OF B R O O K L Y N

341 Highland Boulevard, Brooklyn NY 11207 718-827-2454

vocations@diobrook.org

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 priest-

hood in the diocese of Brooklyn & Queens. Priesthood * Discernment * Stories * Get Involved!

“The Bridge to Life is happy to announce that we have opened our long-awaited counseling office in Astoria at 9-18 27th Avenue. Additionally, we were able to secure a space for our Astoria Material Assistance facility at the same site, formerly located on Newtown Avenue. We were very fortunate that the same dedicated volunteers moved with us to our new Astoria location. We deeply appreciate all our Astoria and Flushing volunteers who continue our mission of helping moms and their families in their time of need. Without their untiring efforts, this would not be a reality. If you know someone in need of counseling, please refer them to our new website. Just go to “Refer Someone to Bridge” section under the Contact menu of www.thebridgetolife.org. “

…………………..Ginny Gallo, Coordinator of Material Assistance

Remember, school may be closed, but Church is

open all year-round !

If your child expresses interest in the priesthood or religious life, be supportive. If you’re excited, don’t

push too hard. If you’re apprehensive, trust in God’s plan. The best thing you can say is,

“Whatever God wants for you, I want for you too.”

Howard Beach Senior Center 155-55 Cross Bay Blvd 718-738-8100

Dance Party: Dancing to a DJ every Tuesday afternoon starting at 1:00 pm. A full hot lunch from Russo’s on the Bay will be served at noon and refreshments during the party. Exercise Classes

Mondays 9:30-10:30 am Tai Chi 10:45– 11:45 am Chair Aerobics Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 am Movement Exercises Wednesdays 10-11 am Zumba (Elaine) Thursdays 9:30– 10:30 am Movement Exercises Fridays 9:30-10:30am Cardio Exercise 10:30– 11:30 am Yoga

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

OLG Ministry of Care & Service 158-08 101 Street 718-845-6635

Summer Schedule (beginning July 9th) Mondays only - from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm

(see details in flyer in this bulletin) Please call only during their hours of operation.

Donations can be dropped off in the cart located in the church vestibule or dropped off at the pantry

only during their hours of operation.

OLG Youth Ministry The Youth Group and Youth Choir are on summer break. They will resume their

meetings in September. Steve Eriquez and the Youth Ministry volunteers wish everyone a safe

and awesome summer!!!

Scripture Sharing

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 at 7:15 in the convent to keep that flame burning!

Frassati Fellowship of NYC is a great fellowship for young adult Catholics in their 20s and 30s.

Please visit frassati.nyc and join their mailing list for upcoming events.

As you clean out your closets to make way for summer clothes, please remember that the St. Vincent de Paul box (100 St. & 158th Ave.) accepts clean clothing and bedding for the less fortunate.

Rosary Procession Every Saturday at Noon

Please 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 prayer and expression of our faith!

Cathedral Preparatory School & Seminary 56-25 92nd Street, Elmhurst

51st Annual Fr. Troike Leadership Program July 5 - July 27, 2018 Program Cost: $500

This 4-week summer program is open to young men from the 6th and 7th grades who desire to sharpen their academic skills and develop their leadership potential. Mornings consist of academic study, including TACHS prep for students entering the 8th grade in September. The afternoons are dedicated to recreation, athletics and activities. Monday-Thursday: 8:30 Mass (optional) 8:45 Arrival and attendance 9 - 11:30 Academic Study 11:30 - 12:30 Lunch 12:30 - 2:00 Athletics/Recreation Fridays 9 - Noon Brotherhood Days (competitive games) Any questions, please contact Mr. Ryan Quinn at

Diocesan Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends

Take time for your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on July 14-15 in Bayside or September 14-16 in Huntington.

For more information, call Richard and Pinky Arteca at 877-697-9963 or visit them at https://bq-wwme.org

If you are traveling this summer, remember that you can locate a Mass by city, state or zip code with masstimes.org or by calling 1-858-207-6277.