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St. Athanasius Church
September 6, 2015
St. Athanasius Church
PARISH STAFF
Pastor
Brooklyn, New York
Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato,
B.A., M.Div., M.S. Ed.
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Ronald D’Antonio, B.A., M.Div.
Rev. Gabriel Toro-Rivas, B.A., M.Div.
Ministerio Hispano/Spanish Apostolate
Deacon Dante Colandrea
Deacon William Kelly
Deacon Jaime Cobham
The Sisters of St. Joseph
Brentwood, New York
Director of Music Ministries
Mr. Steven Laplante, M. Mus.
Lay Pastoral Leader
WHO IS WELCOME IN ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH?
Are you a sinner? Have you been away from the church for a long time? Are you divorced or separated? Are you physically or mentally challenged? Are you from a different culture? Are you not
accepted because of your sexual orientation? Are you elderly, a teen or young adult? Are you
discriminated against because of your color? Are you feeling broken? Are you poor or out of work?
Have you been imprisoned? Have you a feeling that you are left out? You are welcome here! This
is your home, and we are your family!
Do you suffer from Celiac Sprue Disease? We are Celiac friendly and, after receiving permission from our Bishop, we can provide you with low gluten hosts and a pyx, in order to enable
you to receive Holy Communion at daily Mass and Sunday Mass. To begin the process, please
call Fr. Ron D’Antonio at our rectory, 718.236.0124 Ext. 13.
RECTORY:
SAINT ATHANASIUS SCHOOL:
2154 61st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 236-0124
Fax. (718) 236-4960
http://www.stathanasiusbrooklyn.org
[email protected]
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 236-4791
Fax. (718) 621-1423
Pastoral Administration:
Mrs. Marie Skroly
Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri
Cluster Director of Youth Ministry
Mr. Kenny Wodzanowski, B.S.
St. Frances Cabrini
1562 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11228
Tel. 718.490.4469
Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Associate for the Spanish
Speaking Apostolate
Mr. Alvaro Chavarriaga, B.A.
Oficina de Ministerio Latino
Rectory Basement
To contact our
Pastoral Planning Council
Email: [email protected]
Principal:
Faith Formation Office:
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 331-8811
Fax. (718) 331-2582
Mrs. Diane Competello
B.A., M.S. Ed.
Director of Faith Formation:
Mrs. Nicoletta Milo
Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Theresa Simon
Our Church is Handicap Accessible.
SUNDAY MASSES:
ENGLISH
Saturday: 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30,10:00,11:30 (Choir) & 6 PM
SPANISH
Saturday: 7:30 PM (Lower Church)
Sunday: 10:00 AM (Lower Church)
1:00 PM (Upper Church)
ITALIAN
11:30 AM (Lower Church)
ROSARY FOR LIFE:
Saturday after the 9 AM Mass
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION:
Mondays after 9 AM Mass
DIVINE MERCY PRAYERS:
Every Wednesday after 9 AM Mass
CONFESSION (Reconciliation):
Saturdays 4-5 PM or anytime by appointment.
HOLY DAY MASSES:
Eve:7:30 PM (English)
BAPTISM: First & Third Sunday at 2:30 PM.
Parents make arrangements with Deacon.
Both parents & godparents must attend a
Baptismal Instruction Class on last Tuesday of
month in the evening.
Day: 7, 9 (English)
Night:
7:30 PM (Italian) Upper Church
7:30 PM (Spanish) Lower Church
WEEKDAY MASSES: 7 and 9 AM
MORNING PRAYER:
Monday-Saturday 8:45 AM
FIRST FRIDAY: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament after last morning Mass concluding with
Benediction at 7:30 PM. Italian Mass at 8 PM
(Oct.-June)
MARRIAGE: Couples are to make arrangements six months in advance.
ANOINTING & COMMUNION CALLS: Those
who wish to be anointed or receive Communion at home, call one of the priests to make
arrangements 718-236-0124
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Sunday, September 6:
8:30 Unborn Victims of Abortion
10:00 Salvatore Armetta
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - Joseph De Luca
11:30 ITAL. - Paul Pupillo
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Aldo Inquanti & Vito Costa
Monday, September 7: Labor Day
7:00 NO Mass
9:00 Frank Caria
Tuesday, September 8:
7:00 Frank & Mariann Coluccio
9:00 Bruno Speziale
Wednesday, September 9:
7:00 Andrew Harkness
9:00 Salvatore Rosato
Thursday, September 10:
7:00 Marie Pipitone & Joseph Grimaldi
9:00 Salvatore Davi
Friday, September 11
7:00 Deceased Members of Leonardo &
Porcaro Families
9:00 Gerry & Rosa Mannarino
Andrew & Fortuna Mannarino & Families
7:00pm Mass for 9/11
Saturday, September 12:
9:00 Di Rende Grand Children
John, Nicholas, Anthony & Deanna
10:00 Apollonia Marcelliano - Memorial Mass
5:30 Santo Ammirabile and
Michael & Grace Fasano
7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
Sunday, September 13:
8:30 Bridget & Michael Tuohy
10:00 Holy Name
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - Adelaide & Gaetano
Nerviano and Josephine Tocci
11:30 ITAL. - Vincenzo, Gaetano & Maria Moriano
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
3:00 Addolorata Procession
6:00 Rocco Martocci, Thomas Martocci
& Anna Mannino
Addolorata Mass Procession & Mass
September 6, 2015
WELCOME, we’re glad you’re here! If this is the first time you
have been to St. A's, welcome! We promise that if you keep your heart
and mind open to God, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Would you
like to talk to someone? We’re here to listen and help if we can. Just
call us at the Rectory when you’re ready. In the meantime, remember
that you are always prayed for and that it is our hope to pray with you
each week.
MAKE A VISIT TO THE CHURCH AND PRAY IN THE PRESENCE OF
JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Don't forget our Upper
Church is open Monday-Friday from 6:30a.m. to 3p.m. Saturday 7a.m.
to 7p.m. & Sundays 7a.m. to 7p.m. Feel welcome to kneel at the communion rail at the Altar of the Blessed Sacrament or sit on the benches
in the Sanctuary.
Memorials for the Week
HOSTS: In Loving Memory of Ermenegildo & Joseph Franco requested by His Wife, Mother Betty,
Daughter & Sister Lucille
ALTAR WINE: In Loving Memory of Antonio & Concetta Sigona requested by Connie Sigona
CANDLES: In Loving Memory of Jean De Caprio
requested by Isabella & Tony Bolognini
SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Jean De
Caprio requested by Lenny & Anna Messina
SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Jean De
Caprio requested by Vinny & Lisa Cardinale
KNIGHTS-OF-COLUMBUS ROSE: Available
Our Call to Christian Stewardship
Baptismal arrangements are made every Wed.
evening from 7-8:00 pm in the Rectory basement.
Please bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate
when you come in. Instruction Class is held the last
Tuesday of the month in the evening.
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Friday, September 11, 2015
7:00 pm Mass
ALWAYS REMEMBER !
LET US NEVER FORGET !
R. C. I. A.
Any adults who wish to become Catholic
or a Baptized Catholic in need of Communion AND Confirmation
can register for classes on Sunday, Sept. 27th
following the 11:30 a.m. Mass
(12:30 p.m.) in the Rectory Basement.
Please contact Fr. Ron for additional information
718-236-0124, ext. 13
For Those Not Receiving Holy Communion
Aware that there are often those who come to Mass who are not Catholic, or for some
reason cannot partake in Communion, we would like to invite those people in our assemblies to still come forward in the Communion procession and, as they approach
the Priest or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, to simply cross their arms
over their chest,
so that they might receive a simple blessing.
This is a practice that is utilized in may parts of our country, as a way of making people feel more welcomed and included.
Time
Date
7:00am
Oct 4
Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 P.M.
In the Rectory Basement
St. Athanasius
Community Outreach Program
Needs 2 drivers to help feed the homeless
on Saturday Mornings.
Please call Dawn Aiello at (718) 232-3113
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ST. ATHANASIUS SCHOOL REGISTRATION
The school office will be open the week of
August 24 for registration
Call us today 718-236-4791 - Tuition discount for 2nd child
NURSERY We offer 5 days - Choice of half day or full day
Child must be three years old by December 31.
FREE PRE-K – FULL DAY!
NURSERY - 8th grade
WHY OUR CHILDREN EXCEL:
Strong Catholic Identity NYS Common Core curriculum
NYS certified teachers
Science Lab New technology lab Smart Boards and laptops Italian classes
Art Classes Full Time Academic Intervention Room Title I Services –5 Days a
week SETSS teachers
Speech Intervention Services 2 School Psychologists Guidance Counselor
Middle States Accreditation
Visit our website:www.stathanasiusschool.org
Bishop Kearney’s TACHS Prep
Sept 15-Nov 3, Tuesdays 4pm-6pm 8th Grade
Co-Ed, Fee: $250
www.bishopkearneyhs.org/TACHS
Bishop Kearney’s Open House
Thursday, October 1st, 6-7:30pm
Saturday, October 3rd, 12–1:30pm
www.bishopkearneyhs.org/OpenHouse
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Religious Education News
Classes for the 2015-2016 year will begin on Wed., Sept. 16, 2015
and Sat., Sept. 19, 2015
Registration Schedule - September 7 to September 10
Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
and Sunday Sept. 13
Monday and Tuesday
New Registration beginning Monday, September 14, 2015
10:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday
10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ONLY*
Thursday
10:00 to 3:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
11:00 a.m. to 12:30. ONLY*
*Note:
There will be no registration Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning while classes
are in session
A NEW Registration Form must be completed for
ALL PRESENT STUDENTS
as well as for new students to the program
TUITION: $120 per child for 1 or 2 children, 3 or more children $295.
More than 3 children $50 additional per child. Cash or Money Order Only.
(No personal checks)
Anyone registering a child for the First Grade must submit a copy the
Baptismal Certificate.
If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Nicoletta Milo
Director of Faith Formation
(718) 331-8811
Faith Formation Office - Volunteers Needed!
Currently we are planning our 2015-2016 Faith Formation Program for children in Grades 1-7. As you can imagine, volunteer teacher, aides, and other assistants are essential to the success of our program. Though we have been blessed
with many volunteers to assist us in our ministry, the rapid growth of our Parish finds us in need of still more. A gift of
time in volunteer ministry could be a way of contributing to the mission of our Parish.
I encourage you to consider volunteering for such a position in our Faith Formation Program. The time commitment is
minimal – 1 ½ hours of class time on Wednesday, 4-5:30 p.m. and/or Saturday 9-10:30 a.m.
Full training will be provided. All you truly need is a willingness to help in nurturing
the Faith Formation of our Parish’s young people.
If you are interested please call the Faith Formation Office
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 718-331-8811
We thank you for considering this invitation and hope to talk to you soon!!
In Christ,
Nicoletta Milo, Director of Faith Formation
Rev. Ronald D’Antonio, Moderator
Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor
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Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
30 SETTEMBRE, 2015 - SPETTACOLO-TEATRO A BROADWAY
JERSEY BOYS
PER PRENOTAZIONI - DIACONO DANTE 917-602-3793
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di settembre
CONCLUSIONE
È uomo, il prete, messaggero della Verità di Dio,
dispensatore dei divini misteri, capace di rendere
presente il sacrificio unico del Cristo.
Sorte felice! Certo, ogni uomo ha da Dio la sua vocazione, la sorte a lui assegnata dalla eternità, il suo compito anche nel Corpo del Cristo, che è la Chiesa. Non vi è
esistenza profana, per nessuno.
Ma ciò che per la maggior parte è quasi soltanto la
presenza della divina realtà nel profondo della loro più
intima coscienza e nel silenzioso segreto della loro sfera
privata, per il prete, chiamato da Dio, erompe da quella
profondità per abbracciare tutta la estensione della vita.
Tutto, in quella vita, Dio deve consumare e ridurre al
servizio della sua signoria onnipotente. Questo è il
destino del prete: vivere interamente nella manifesta
vicinanza di Dio. Un destino beato e terribile a un tempo.
Beato, perché Dio solo è la beatitudine; terribile, perché
solo difficilmente l'uomo resiste in mezzo al tremendo
splendore di Dio.
Nessuna meraviglia, dunque, che il progetto più sublime
rimanga sempre anche il più frammentario.
Nessuna meraviglia, che l'alta vocazione nasconda in sé
anche il pericolo delle cadute estreme: il pericolo che
esser prete voglia dire non dovere esser più uomo; il
pericolo della perdita della pietà per gli uomini,
dell'inaridirsi della sostanza umana; il pericolo della fuga
lontano da Dio, verso la più familiare vicinanza degli
uomini; il pericolo del compromesso miserabile, del
tentativo di soddisfare l'altissimo prezzo richiesto
dall'esistenza sacerdotale con una mediocrità a buon
mercato.
Se si esamina attentamente questo destino beato e
terribile del prete, si potrebbe rimanere colpiti, e quasi
ammutolire per lo spavento, in questa festa, perché qui
ha inizio ciò che nessun uomo, da solo, può portare a
compimento.
Ma noi confidiamo nella grazia di Dio: essa, non già noi,
porterà a compimento ciò che ha iniziato. È fedele, infatti,
colui che ha chiamato il prete, e non si pente dei doni di
grazia che concede. E noi, in questa celebrazione del
santo sacrificio, vogliamo pregare per la Chiesa sulla
terra, che Dio mandi operai alla sua messe, perché gli
sono pochi. Preghiamo per i nostri preti, che essi
comincino nel timore e nella gioia del Signore e
perseverino in fedele servizio sino alla beata fine, che noi
tutti attendiamo, e in cui è il termine unico e beato di tutte
le vocazioni, nell'infinita celebrazione del sacrificio eterno,
in cui il Figlio, e noi in lui, tutto rimettiamo al Padre,
affinché Dio sia tutto in tutti. Amen.
QUESTA SETTIMANA INIZIA L’ANNO SCOLASTICO PREGHIERA PER GLI INSEGNANTI - Ti prego,
Signore per gli insegnanti, per tutti gli insegnanti. Fa che
si convincano con i pensieri veri, i pensieri grandi quello
che devono propormi sino come l’acqua buona; vengono
o dall’Alto o dal profondo, fa che mi aiutino a distinguere
tra ciò che vale e ciò che appare.
Dammi, Signore, insegnanti a cui la scienza non abbia
inaridito il cuore; insegnanti maestri di vita, non solo
professionisti d’istruzione, insegnanti sapienti e pazienti;
noi alunni non siamo frutti che maturiamo tutti alla stessa
ora. Signore, dammi insegnanti che quando parlano
delle foglie non si limitino A dire che sono aghiformi o
lanceolate... ma dicano anche sono colorate. E che con il
loro colore rallegrano il mondo; insegnanti che di tanto in
tanto si lascino sfuggire un sorriso. Vivere per tante ore
con facce oscure è la peggiore delle torture.
Si Signore, questa preghiera è un sogno, ma anche una
speranza; la sola speranza che il nuovo anno scolastico
mi regali insegnanti “nuovi”. Perchè il regalo duri fino a
giugno, continuerò ad affidarli a Te.
COGLIAMO L’OCCASIONE DI PREGARE DIO
AFFINCHE DONI AGLI STUDENTI, INSEGNATI E
TUTTI QUELLI CHE LAVORANO NELLE NOSTRE
SCUOLE,
LA
FORZA
NECESSARIA
PER
AFFRONTARE
QUESTO
NUOVO
ANNO
SCOLASTICO.
DOMENICA, 4 OTTOBRE giorni di San Francesco
d’Assisi– annuale processione e Messa dell’apostolato
Italiano – quest’anno a Brooklyn. Inizio processione alle
4pm dalla Chiesa St. Dominic a 20 Ave. Al termine della
processione ci sara’ la Messa alle 5pm nella nostra
Chiesa San Atanasio. Dopo la Santa Messa seguiranno
rinfreschi.
MARTEDI’, 13 OTTOBRE, 2015 – nella sala riunione
della nostra scuola, Dicacono Dante terra’ una
presentazione con foto e informazioni su un viaggio in
Spagna che si terra’ a Maggio 2016. Diacono Dante 917602-3793.
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DOMINGO XXIII DEL
TIEMPO ORDINARIO
Hoy leemos que un sordomudo no judío pidió a Jesús que
lo sanara. Siendo extranjero, no formaba parte del pueblo
escogido y estaba excluido de la alianza de Dios con Israel; pero, Cristo, por su gran misericoridia , decidió sanarlo.
Muchos se quedaron “llenos de admiración”, por las curaciones milagrosas y posiblemente por el hecho de que
Jesús concediera tales bendiciones a gentiles “impuros” Pero por qué nos admiramos de las obras
del Señor? Quizá hemos escuchado que un delincuente se ha convertido, o que alguien se sanó
de cancer. Tal vez hayamos visto a un familiar acercarse al Señor despues de años de incredulidad , vida absoluta o indiferencia
religiosa. Estas manifestaciones de Dios son maravillosas y
deben hacernos recordar que “para Dios no hay nada imposible” Pero , aparte de los milagros, Dios
puede realizar maravillas en nuestro espíritu y llevarnos a escuchar su palabra de un modo totalmente nuevo. Acaso no hemos percibído que, en la oración , el padre nos hace recordar algún
pasaje de la Escritura que nos resulta transformador? Así, tal como lo hizo con el sordomudo , el
Señor quiere abrir nuestros oídos para que escuchemos su verdad y conozcamos su amor . Debemos, pues, confiar que Dios puede y quiere realizar estas obras también en nosotros.
Jesús sorprendía a muchos por que curaba gentiles , comía con los cobradores de impuestos, perdonaba a los pecadores, y también puede sorprendernos a nosotros cuando nos llama seguirlo para adelantar su Reino en la tierra. Los primeros creyentes formaban un grupo dispar de seguidores ,personas de dudosa moral y activistas políticos. No tratemos de limitar al Señor ! Por mal capacitados que nos parezca estar, debemos mantener abiertos los oídos para escuchar su voz y
tener el corazón bien puesto para hacer todo lo que él nos diga.
AVISOS PARROQUIALES

CATEQUESIS PARA ADULTOS, REGISTRACIONES ABIERTAS , CLASES COMIENZAN EN
EL MES DE SEPTIEMBRE , REQUISITOS SER MAYOR DE 16 AÑOS . INFORMES AL
718-236-0124 EXT 22 CON EL PADRE GABRIEL O CON ALVARO

BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL, SEPTIEMBRE 26, OCTUBRE 31 REGISTRAR EN LA RECTORIA
CON EL PADRE GABRIEL O CON ALVARO.

INTERESADOS EN VIAJAR EN PEREGRINACION A MEXICO A LUGARES RELIGIOSOS Y
CULTURALES JUNTO CON EL PADRE GABRIEL PARA FEBRERO DEL PROXIMO AÑO
COMUNICARSE DIRECTAMENTE CON EL P. GABRIEL EN LA RECTORIA 718-2360124 EXT
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INTERESADOS EN SERVIR EN NUESTRA PARROQUIA COMO CATEQUISTAS NECESITAMOS SERVIDORES CON ESPIRITU DE DEDICACION Y ENTREGA CON LOS NIÑOS
PARA ENSEÑARLES LA DOCTRINA DE JESUS EN NUESTRA IGLESIA INTERESADOS
COMUNICARSE CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO AL 718-236-0124 EXT 22
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In your kindness please pray for the sick
Paul Bergstrom, Lucy Branccio, Christina Blumstein, Mary Lynn D’Angelis, Al De Marco Jr., Fran De Rienzo, Joan
DeMeyer Christine Diaz, Bruce Dalton, Lucy Foti, Frances Falzetta, Paul R. Fortuna, Lena Gagliardi, Maria Gennuso,
Patrick Giordano, Paul Kelleher, Stephen Kelleher, Keith Klein, Rocco Lanzer, Rosa Lauriero, Janet LA Via, Maria
Loffredo, Lynn Marie Longo, Debra & Nancy Manno, Paul Marchese, Rosa Matrascia, Crystal Mulvey, Elisa Nanlecz,
Victoria Napolitano, Melanie Ortiz, Ida Russo, Jose Rendon, Erick Scarponi, Angelina Scarponi, Jenna Scarponi, Joseph Scavone, Mary Ann Talamo, Peter Tarulli, Rae Zito
Please call Rectory weekly for name on list.
Clay Posts Retreat
Finding the Treasure, Communicating the Glory
Oct. 9-11, 2015
A Catholic weekend retreat for those who work in
the field of media communications or entertainment
offering time and an opportunity to nurture contemplation of the Treasure within, and revitalize how we
communicate God’s Glory in a compelling way. Presented by the Daughters of Saint Paul, a community
of sisters whose mission is to evangelize with the
media of communications. The retreat will be held
at St. Techla’s Retreat House in Billerica, Ma.
For more information visit
www,pauline.org/retreat
The MetroCard Mobile Staff
will be at
Assemblyman William Colton’s
Community Office
155 Kings Highway
(between West 12 & West 13 Streets)
Brooklyn, NY 11223-1026
(718) 236-1598
Friday, September 25, 2015
10:00am to 12 noon
You are invited to join Catholic Charities Brooklyn
and Queens on a 9 day pilgrimage to
Majestic Italy during the
Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy
March 30-April 7, 2016
Led by Bishop Paul Sanchez, Spiritual Director
and
Msgr. Al LoPinto, Coordinator
this pilgrimage features Mass with Pope Francis
on the Feast of Divine Mercy
For more information, including itinerary & enrollment form, please visit: www.ccbq.org or
call Lucy Garrido-Mota at 718-722-6202
Food Pantry
Our St. Vincent de Paul Food Panty is requesting donations of the following items:
Cereal, canned vegetables, soups,
peanut butter & jelly, tomato sauce & pasta.
Leave all donations in front of the St. Joseph Altar. We thank you in advance for
helping the needy of our Parish.
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Sight & Sound Theaters
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015
The Miracle of Christmas
Bus Leaves St. Athanasius at 7:30AM
Donation $135
Time Available for Shopping at Local Outlets
Reservation & Payment by Sept. 1, 2015
Call Deacon Dante (917) 602-3793
=====================================================
New Year’s Eve in Boston
3 Days - 2 Nights
Dec. 30, 2015 - Jan. 1, 2016
$589 per person
(double occupancy)
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FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS CONTACT:
ST. ATHANASIUS R.C. CHURCH
Deacon Dante Colandrea
2154 61st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
(718) 236-0124
(917) 602-3793
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I am very experienced with caring for the elderly. If you need work to be done around the
house, I am willing and able to do chores. I can
supply an excellent reference. If someone
would like to go to the park, that would be nice.
I am a loving compassionate person who is nice
to be around.
Call Helen Ross - 718-872-7010
Room Wanted
Dept. of Education Teacher and former parishioner Robert Fasano is looking to rent a room or
studio (Mon-Fri). As soon as possible.
Msgr. Cassato will provide reference. If needed.
Please call Robert Fasano - 646-919-2572
September 6, 2015
ESTATE AND LIQUIDATION SALE
All furniture, glassware, dishes, cutlery sets and
paintings must be liquidated.
If interested contact Louis at: (646) 284-4571
OFFICE CLEANING
Help Wanted
M-F 6pm - 10pm
Bay Pkwy & 60th St
Send resume: [email protected]
Call (516) 455-5831
For Sale
Large Dining Room Set - Bleached Oak
Curio Cabinet
Call Amy
(718) 236-2856 or (917) 682-1576
WIDOWED / DIVORCED / SEPARATED
Regis High School, an all-scholarship
Jesuit secondary school for Catholic
boys, announces it Open House for
student and their parents, to occur on
Columbus Day
Monday, Oct. 12, 2015
from 1:00 - -4:00pm
For additional information, please
write, e-mail or call:
Eric Di Michele, Director or Admissions
Regis High School
55 East 84th Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) - 288 - 1100, ext. 2057
[email protected]
Beginning Experience Weekend
The loss of a spouse through death, divorce or
separation is one of life’s most traumatic experiences; often resulting in feelings of loneliness
and grief. When those feelings remain, it can
be overwhelming and hard to move forward.
The Beginning Experience Weekend is time to
focus on you…. to feel understood by peers
and experience a sense of peace and a renewed hope for the future.
The next weekend is on Long Island
Sept. 11-13, 2015.
For information and reservations, call
Mary at (516) 413-6209,
Jean (631) 903-0973
or John at (516) 822-0635
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Faith Sharing
We encourage you to talk about the readings & reflection
question in the car on the way home from Mass, at dinner
on Sunday, or at parish meetings. Faith sharing opens the
door for us to meet, know & walk with Christ in our everyday lives.
Where in your life do you want
greater openness?
The Morning Scripture Reflection & Faith Sharing Group
Golden Age Club
Meets every Wednesday at 12:45pm
in the School Auditorium
(During the school year)
All Golden Agers are welcome to join us.
Figlia Maria SS Addolorata
Join them every First Friday to pray
the Rosary in the Nazareth Institute at 8pm.
During May the Rosary is prayed on
Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 8pm
Charismatic Prayer Group
Meets every Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in
the Lower Church.
All are welcome to join us
The St. Athanasius Respect Life Ministry
Thank You Jesus
Community Outreach Program
Where there is despair, let us bring hope. Volunteers are needed to serve food to the poor and the
homeless on Saturday Mornings.
For more information, please call
Dawn Aiello at (718) 232-3113
September 6, 2015
Rosary Society
The Rosarians welcome all women of the Parish. The Society is dedicated to the Blessed Mother, the growth of the
love of God through Mary. We honor the Blessed Mother by
the constant and reverent praying of the rosary in our daily
life.
We are involved in all Parish activities, liturgical and social –
and keep informed about civic community activities.
Spiritual activities include an Annual Retreat, Annual Communion Breakfast and Baby Shower for Unwed Mothers.
The Society raises money to help our Church continue outreach efforts. The fundraisers include: Christmas Fair, Basket Night, Chinese Auction.
We attend the 10:00am Mass on the Third Sunday of the
month (except July & August) followed by a meeting & light
breakfast in the School.
If interested, please call Barbara @ 718-331-8544 or just
come to the Mass & meeting.
Holy Name Society
New members are welcome to help with our community
service work. The Society is a spiritual organization, a
fraternity of the Catholic Church, spreading devotion to
the Name of Jesus. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!
The present Holy Name Society members dedicate themselves to corporal works in helping our Parish Organizations and School, with various fundraising. The Holy
Name meets every second Sunday of each month (after
the 10 a.m. Mass), except for July & August.
Men of all ages are welcome, especially the fathers of
children attending St. A’s School and Catholic War Veterans are cordially invited to attend. For more info call:
Ed DiGiacomo at:718-836-7917
Make a difference in your community.
Join the Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus are looking for Catholic men,
18 years of age and older, who are committed to making
their community a better place, while supporting their
Church.
Whether it’s doing charitable deeds, making new friends,
or supporting your church, the Knights of Columbus may
be right for you. Find out more by visiting
www.cavallarocouncil.com or call 718-259-5080.
Carmelites Third Order of St. A’s Parish
Lay Carmelites meet on the second Saturday of the month.
he meeting is held in the Rectory basement
at 10:00 A.M. after 9:00 A.M. Mass.
We are located at 2154 61st St. Lay Carmelites are not in a religious
community, but are men and women, married or single, who are people of faith in our parish and wish to live the charism of prayer and devotion to Our Lady in the Carmelite tradition. Are you interested in this
vocation as a Lay Carmelite?
Please call: Patricia 718-837-4013
email: [email protected]
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BINGO
Every Thursday in the Auditorium.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission $3.
Info. call 917-285-1932
Game starts at 7:30 p.m.
Kenneth P. Thompson
Kings Count District Attorney
Do you have a public safety or quality of life concern
in your community? If so, please visit or call the
Action Center
350 Jay Street, 16th floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hotline:
(718) 250-2340
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Walk-in welcome from 9 a.m. until 4:00p.m.
Home health attendant available for elder care service. Will provide; light housekeeping, cooking, personal
care, physical activities, and accompany to all appointments. Experienced and local.
If interested call Nancy at: (347) 336-2716.
Home Assistance
We are happy to announce that a member of our
Parish owns & operates the :
Right-at-Home
In Home Care and Assistance Agency
7102 20th Ave.
1-347-554-8400 - Asst. Danielle.
Employment Opportunities Available
Need a Baby Sitter
call Collette (347) 275-2673
September 6, 2015
Do you need a Minister of Caring? Is someone in your
family ill, homebound, hospitalized or in a care facility (assisted
living or nursing home) & wishes a visit or a phone call from a
Minister of Caring, please call the Rectory and leave your
name & number.
Support Groups at St. A’s
Bereavement Support meet on Monday evenings from
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m.
In the Nazareth Institute
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and
women who share their experience, strength and hope
with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.
Meeting every Friday night at 7:30p.m. in the Nazareth
Institute.
Overeaters Anonymous members talk about their
struggles with compulsive eating. Meeting every
Wednesday night at 8:00p.m. in the Nazareth Institute.
Is your life effected by someone who is drinking? To
help them, you must first help yourself. Al-Anon helps
families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects
of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend.
Our Al-Anon Group meets in the Nazareth Institute
every Friday 8-9:30p.m. & Saturday 7:30-9:30p.m.
Housekeeper $ 5.00 per hour
If you need help cleaning call:
Rose Garofolo at (718) 837-3635
Home Companion Services
Call us for Companionship and Care. We have Italian
and English speaking companions. We can provide low
cost, hourly, or live in companions to assist with cooking,
cleaning, shopping, laundry and accompanying to
Doctors Appts.
Call Joanne at Italian Board of Guardians Inc
(718) 232-4242
In order for designated Parish Ministries & Organizations to reserve one of our rooms at St. A’s, we require you to fill out our Parish Calendar & Room Request Form. The form is available in the rectory or can be downloaded from our website. We even have an E-form so
you complete this form without writing. Just e-mail it back to us, or print it out and drop it off. All Requests must be made using our form.
E-mail completed form to AnnaMarie Scuteri at [email protected]. This is the ONLY way to reserve a room here at St. A's.
The group listed on the parish calendar is the group that has the right to use that space. If you are not a designated ministry of
our parish, permission must be granted from our Pastor, Msgr. Cassato, a rental fee is paid, and a lease agreement completed in
Sunday Bulletin Deadlines The Sunday Bulletin must be e-mailed to our printer by 10a.m. Monday. All announcements must be submitted in WRITTEN form only (handwritten, typed, computer, fax, e-mailed, etc) by 3p.m. Friday. Announcements received after the
deadline will be published the following week. No one on the parish staff will assume the responsibility for your ministry’s articles. Include
your bulletin articles in your advance planning for your event. All Flyers need to be approved by a staff member and submitted by Email
only to [email protected].
Our Printer Requires all Black or Grayscale Print, Clip Art & Graphics. If you submit color graphics, the printer will NOT print your
flyer. Please email announcements to [email protected] no other email addresses!