St. Athanasius
Church
St. Athanasius
Church
PARISH
STAFF
January
2, 2011
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Pastor
Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato,
B.A., M.Div., M.S.Ed.
Brooklyn, New York
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
Seminarian
Paul Kim, B.A., Pastoral Year Student
The Sisters of St. Joseph
Brentwood, New York
Director of Music Ministries
Mr. Steven LaPlante, M.Mus
Lay Pastoral Leader
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, B.A., KHS
Mrs. Graceann C. Flaherty, MBA
Mrs. Madelon Vitucci
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
Principal:
Pastoral Administration:
Mrs. Marie Skroly
Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri
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)
WEEKDAY MASSES: 7 and 9 AM
MORNING PRAYER:
Monday-Saturday 8:45 AM
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]
Faith Formation Office:
Mrs. Lorraine Garone-Tesoro,
M.A., M.S. Ed.
6120 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569
Tel. (718) 331-8811
Fax. (718) 331-2582
Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Toni Scaturro
Mrs. Theresa Simon
Director of Faith Formation:
Mrs. Nicoletta Milo
The Rectory is also the home of our Parish Priests. We ask you to
respect their home by observing Rectory Office Hours and by calling
in advance for an appointment.
SUNDAY MASSES:
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]
ROSARY FOR LIFE:
Saturday after the 9 AM Mass
DIVINE MERCY PRAYERS
Every Wednesday after 9 AM Mass
HOLYDAY MASSES:
Eve: 7:30 PM (English)
Day: 7, 9, (English)
Night:
7:30 PM (Italian) Upper Church
7:30 PM (Spanish) Lower Church
Our Church is Handicap
Accessible.
CONFESSION (Reconciliation):
Saturdays 4-5 PM or anytime by appointment.
BAPTISM: Sunday at 2:30 PM. Both parents
make an appointment with a priest. Both parents & godparents must attend a Baptismal
Instruction Class.
MARRIAGE: Couples are to make arrangements six months in advance.
ANOINTING & COMMUNION CALLS: Those
First Friday: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
who wish to be anointed or receive Communafter last morning Mass concluding with Benedicion at home, call one of the priests to make
tion at 7:30 PM. Italian Mass at 8 PM.
arrangements or call our Pastoral Ministry
Office: 718-236-0124 Ext. 44
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION:
Mondays after 9 AM Mass
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St. Athanasius Church
Sunday, January 2nd:
8:30
The DeRenda & Lanziollotta Families
10:00 George Bullock
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY, Baby’s First Christmas &
Santo Thomas Mazzolla
11:30 ITAL. - Tommaso Di Massa
12:00 Procession
1:00
Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00
Louis Randisi
Monday, January 3rd:
7:00
Elizabeth Fahy
9:00
Antoinette La Fortezza, Anniv.
Tuesday, January 4th:
7:00
Vincenzo & Giuseppa Minagro
Dorotea & Francesca Calandra
9:00
Vito Caputo
Wednesday, January 5th:
7:00
Anthony & Dave D’Amico
Madeline & Thomas Greco
9:00
Mercedes Rivas
Thursday, January 6th:
7:00
Luiza Gusman, Maria Turi, Osvaldo Costa,
Flavio Benfatti
9:00
Helen Arce, Anniv.
Friday, January 7th - FIRST FRIDAY:
7:00
Gioacchino Augello
9:00
Giovanni Furio
7:30pm Benediction
8:00pm Crocifissa Mini
Saturday, January 8th:
9:00
Ernest Ferrante, Jr.
10:15 John Giustino, Mem. Mass Ital.
11:00 Patsy Consalvas Mem. Mass
5:30
Deceased Members of the
Tanzi & Gentile Families
7:30
Spanish Mass - Upper Church
Sunday, January 9th:
8:30
Frank Rappa & Vincenza Pennisi
10:00 Holy Name Society
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY and Giuseppe Pacilio
11:30 ITAL. - Giuseppe & Angela Marchiano
1:00
Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00
Robert Scandore
January 2, 2011
PASTORAL CARE Please don’t forget to inform us if you
are going to be hospitalized so one of our priests can
visit. Provide us with your name, hospital, room number,
phone number and, when possible, how long you will be
hospitalized. If you are unable to attend Mass, due to
poor health, illness or advanced age, please call so a
Eucharistic Minister can bring Communion to you.
Anointing of the Sick may be requested because of
scheduled surgery or treatment for a life-threatening illness. Call us prior to your surgery or treatment. Anointing
of the Sick at Mass may be celebrated before you go into
the hospital. Directly inform one of our priests or call one
of our Pastoral Administrators.
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 Bobby Myszak
requested by Dorothy Thoelen.
Altar Wine: In Loving Memory of Alphonse
Sclafani requested by Kathy & Ron LeDonni
and Family and Diana & Robert Kopec.
Candles: In Loving Memory of Loretta Agoglia
requested by Sr. Eileen.
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of
Angela Krull requested by 59th Street Friends.
Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of
Giovanni Furio requested by Wife, Romana
and Children.
Our Call to Christian Stewardship
December 19, 2010
$10,131.00
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January 2, 2011
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
As we begin the New Year, I pray that St. Athanasius
and all our parishioners will have another good year.
A special Thank You goes to our G.I.S.A. Society for a very
generous donation of $1,000.00 to the Parish.
Msgr. Cassato
In your kindness please pray for those who are sick
Baptismal Registration Information
Anyone wishing to make arrangements for
Baptism is to come to the Rectory basement
on Wednesdays, between 7:00 p.m. and
8:30 p.m.
Please make sure you bring a copy of the
child’s birth certificate with you when you
come!
The following Memorials for Jan. - June 2011 are available:
Wine
Candles
Jan. 16, 23
Feb. 6, 20
Mar. 20, 27
Apr. 3
May 22, 29
Jun 5, 12, 26
Jan. 23
Feb. 6, 13, 20
Mar. 20, 27
May 22
Jun. 5, 26
Feb. 6
Mar. 20, 27
Apr. 3, 10
Jun. 26
Sanctuary Lamps
The following Weekday Masses for Jan. - June 2011 are available:
Time
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
June
7:00am
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14
8, 14, 21,
22, 23, 24,
29, 30, 31
1, 8
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Kathy Adams, Santo Ammirable, Vivian & Antoni Antonelli,
Catherine Arrighetta, Patricia Aurigemma, Theresa Beddingfield, Al
Bergen, John Bernard, Mary Bidmead, Joseph Biuso, Jr., Stella
Bogdan, Catherine Broderick, Brenda Burns, Christopher Canale,
Anthony Caputo, Judith Carminitte, Ann Centorrino, Sebastian
Chiarello, Rosemarie Costagliola, Ciara Currid, Josephine D’Auria,
Bruce Dalton, Salvatore Davi, Rachel De Pinto, Kristi DeVitoGregotowicz, Laura D’Antonio, Craig De Lullo, Alex De Marco, Jr.,
Alex De Marco, III, Joan Demeyer, Leonard De Meyer, Filippa
Disano, Maria Esemplare, Elaine Esposito, Tina Esposito, Lauren
Fevola, Sylvia Fiorintino, Susan Gentile, Edward Gironachan,
Barbara Hale, Helen Hauser, Aldo Inguanti, Cerina Jimanez, Paul
Kelleher, Stephen Kelleher, Anthony Lambrides, Catherine Linde,
Jillian Lasinsky, Sara Marie LoCicero, Lo Piano Family, Ellen Mary
MacDougall, John Malloney, Anthony Paul Marchese, Philip Marra,
Grace McCain, Paul Mezzo, A & M. Mohamed, Lucia Montella,
Adam Mulero, Joe P., John Palmiero, Jean Palombo, Christina
Quarto, Cathal Quigley, Felicia Randolph, Joseph Riccardi, Dorothy
Richter, Mary Rollo, Rosemary & Michael A. Sabatelle, Frances
Saglembeni, Angelina Scarponi, Mickey Sasko, Jada Sciacchatano,
Concetta Sigona, Jared Speroni, Peter Tarulli, Helen Umhasuser,
Carla Vitucci, Angelina Vonelli, Leonard Walder, Josephine Wise,
Robert Wise, Jr., Nelson Yates, Fanny Zacchino, Martin Zukowski
To Add a Name, please call ext. 10 on Monday morning, spelling the name.
If you wish the name to remain on the list you
must call each week.
Please Turn Off
Cell Phones
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Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor
Ext. 11
Rev. Ron D’Antonio, Parochial Vicar
Ext. 13
Rev. Gabriel Toro, Parochial Vicar
Ext. 14
Deacon Dante Colandrea
Ext. 23
Paul Kim, Pastoral Year Seminarian
Ext. 27
Mrs. Marie Skroly, Pastoral Administration
Ext. 10
Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri, Pastoral Administration Ext. 19
Mr. Steven LaPlante, Music Ministry
Ext. 25
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, Lay Pastoral Leader
Ext. 24
Mr. Alvaro Chavarriaga, Pastoral Associate
Ext. 24
Mrs. Michele DeStefano, Secretary
Ext. 12
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2010 CHRISTMAS TREE SPONSORS
(additional names)
The Knights of Columbus, Joseph B. Cavallaro Council, is sponsoring a Christmas Food
Drive to benefit our St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Non-perishable food, such as soup, canned
vegetables, tomatoes, bags of rice and
boxes of pasta, may be placed in the bins in
front of St. Joseph’s Altar - or around the
Manger during this Christmas Season
Annual Diocesan Support Appeal Update:
Our Goal is $71,000.
Pledged to date
Received to date
$123,328.00
$106,695.00
Spend time in prayer before the
Blessed Sacrament on First Friday,
January, 7th.
Benediction at 7:30pm
Mass in Italian at 8:00pm
$500
Louis & Domenica De Luca
$300
In appreciation of your Kindness and
Dedication.
We wish Msgr. Cassato, Staff and
Parishioners of St. Athanasius
A Blessed Holiday Season
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January 2, 2011
Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
CHE IL NUOVO ANNA SIA PORTATORE D’AMORE E FELICITA’ IN
OGNI CASA.
CHE LA PACE POSSA REALMENTE REGNARE IN TUTTO IL MONDO.
BUON ANNO, DIACONO DANTE
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
ANNO NUOVO - Durante il nuovo anno proponiamoci di
recitare la preghiera a Gesu’ Bambino affinche’ il Divino Gesu’
si compiaccia di noi, non soltando oggi, ma tutti i giorni del
nuovo anno.
Riflessione del mese di gennaio
PREGHIERA PER LA FAMIGLIA
Che nessuna famiglia cominci per caso che nessuna famiglia
finisca per mancanza d'amore che gli sposi siano l'uno per
l'altra, con il corpo e con la mente e che nessuno al mondo
separi una coppia che sogna.
Che nessuna famiglia si ripari sotto i ponti, che nessuno si
intrometta nella vita degli sposi e nel loro focolare, che nessuno
li obblighi a vivere senza orrizzonti, e che vivano del passato,
nel presente in funzione del futuro.
Che la famiglia cominci e finisca seguendo la sua strada
e che l'uomo porti sulle spalle la grazia di essere padre;
che la sposa sia in un cielo di tenerezza, di accoglienza e di
calore, e che i figli conoscano la forza dell'amore.
Che il marito e la moglie abbiano la forza di amare senza
misura e che nessuno si addormenti senza aver chiesto
perdono e senza averlo dato, che i bambini appendano al collo
il senso della vita, e che la famiglia celebri la condivisione
dell'abbraccio del pane.
Che il marito e la moglie non si tradiscano e non tradiscano i
figli che la gelosia non uccida la certezza dell'amore reciproco,
che nel firmamento la stella più luminosa sia la speranza di un
cielo qui, adesso e dopo.
AUGURI DI BUON ANNO – G.I.S.A. Gruppo Italiano San
Atanasio – estende a tutti i piu’ sinceri auguri di un buon anno
nuovo pieno di felicita’ e salute.
BENEDITE LA VOSTRA CASA NEL GIORNO
DELL’EPIFANIA - Il Vangelo ci dice che i Magi incontrarono
Gesu’ appena entrati in casa. La porta della nostra casa e’ la
nostra sacra entrata. Vi incoraggiamo a benedire tutti quelli che
entrano e escono dalla vostra casa scrivendo sulla porta
20+G+M+B+11. La tradizione ci dice che le lettere sono le
iniziali dei Magi: Gaspare, Melchiorre e Baldassare. Questo
puo’ anche significare “Christus mansionen benedicat” cioe’
che Cristo benedice questa casa. Gennaio e’ il primo mese
dell’anno, ossia la porta d’entrata al nuovo anno. Benedite la
vostra porta con acqua benedetta mentre recitate una
preghiera.
ANCHE PER IL NUOVO ANNO LA NOSTRA CHIESA RIMARRA’
APERATA PER PREGARE SILENZIOSAMENTE E PRIVATAMENTE
DA LUNEDI’ A SABATO DALLE 6:30AM DEL MATTINO ALLE 3PM.
GIOVEDI, 6 GENNAIO – EPIFANIA DEL SIGNORE
Una stella ha guidato i Magi fino a Betlehemme. E’ nato il Re
dei Giudei.
Monsignore Cassato e tutti dell’ufficio parrocchiale
ringraziano quelli che hanno reso il nostro Natale, e
Capodanno un’evento particolare a Sant’Atanasio.
 A tutti quelli che erano presenti a Messa – Grazie.
 A tutti quelli che hanno decorato la Chiesa, hanno
aiutato con musica e inni, che hanno preparato i bambini per
le nostre celebrazioni – Grazie.
 A tutti quelli che hanno servito la chiesa come lettori,
ministri, uscieri, chierichetti e sacrestani – Grazie.
 A tutti quelli che hanno preparato la Liturgia, che hanno
donato fiori e decorazioni – Grazie.
 A tutti quelli che hanno preparato i tre presepi, gli alberi
di Natale, le luci e a tutti quelli che hanno donato un’albero in
memoria di persona cara – Grazie.
 A tutti quelli che hanno “acceso le luci di Bensonhurst” –
Grazie.
E a TE che sei con noi nel nostro cammino con il Signore,
come i Magi trovarono e adorarono Gesu’, la nostra preghiera
e’ che tutti noi continuiamo a cercare Cristo nella nostra vita.
SIGNORE, SENTIAMO CHE TU CI STAI DICENDO:
“BUON ANNO!” GRAZIE, SIGNORE!
E’ QUESTO
L’UNICO AUGURIO DI CUI ABBIAMO VERAMENTE
BISOGNO, NON SOLO PERCHÉ SINCERO, MA PERCHÉ
ONNIPOTENTE.
GIORNATA MONDIALE DELLA PACE - IERI, SABATO 1°
GENNAIO 2011 SI E’ TENUTA L’ANNUALE GIORNATA
MONDIALE DELLA PACE. CERCHIAMO DI ESSERE
TUTTI PORTATORI DI PACE.
LEZIONARI DA MEMORALIZZARE – 3 lezionari nuovi sono
disponibile da memoralizzare in memoria di un vostro
defunto. Offerta di $200. Diacono Dante 917-602–3793.
DATE DA RICORDARE PER L’ANNO NUOVO: Diacono
Dante vi chiede di annotare sul vostro calendario le seguenti
date per il nuovo anno:
27 aprile 2011 - Broadway show HOW TO SUCCED IN
BUSINESS (without really trying)- Cena, spettacolo
e autobus $165.
22 al 27 maggio 2011- viaggio a Virginia Beach.
23 al 26 Luglio 2011 - viaggio a Chicago
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St. Athanasius Church
January 2, 2011
EPIFANIA DEL SEÑOR
2 DE ENERO DE 2011
“Hemos visto la estrella de oriente y venimos a adorar al Señor”
Continuamos con esta celebración de Navidad, hoy con
la Epifanía, reconocemos mediante la adoración; la potestad y
el reinado de Cristo.
Aquellos sabios de oriente conocidos como los reyes magos, eran posiblemente astronomos que andaban en la busqueda del origen y el sentido de la vida humana , y la encontraron . Al emprender el arduo viaje , llegaron al lugar donde se encontraba la verdad encarnada. Así mismo hoy dia , mas de 2000 años despues continuan muchos en
la busqueda; diferentes razas y culturas siguen esperando o intentando encontrar
aun, el sentido de la vida a traves de Dios. Es allí, en este humilde establo donde todo
el sentido se centra. Es allí mismo donde la esperanza de nuestra Salvación nació, y
allí mismo donde la Gloria de Dios se hizo carne, para vivir entre y como uno de
nosotros.
Que la estrella illumine y guie el camino, que sepamos reconocer el brillo de esta
estrella entre todas las demas que iluminan el firmamento de nuestro ser, y al llegar a
los pies del niño Jesus, nuestro Señor, alabemos y glorifiquemos la obra, la misericordia y el amor de Dios.
“GRACIAS PADRE ETERNO, POR REVELARNOS QUE TU PLAN DE SALVACIÓN ES
PARA TODOS, INCLUSO PARA MI. AYUDA SEÑOR A TODOS LOS QUE TE BUSCAN, A
QUE ENCUENTREN LA LUZ DE LA VERDAD EN TU HIJO JESUS NUESTRO SEÑOR”
AVISOS PARROQUIALES
 ATENDEMOS EN LA RECTORIA EN ESPAÑOL:
LUNES DE 8:30 AM A 2:30 PM
MIERCOLES DE 11 AM A 5 PM
VIERNES DE 8:30 AM A 5 PM
SABADOS DE 9AM A 6 PM
AVISOS PARROQUIALES

INICIAMOS LA CAMPAÑA PARA REGISTRAR
NUEVOS ESTUDIANTES EN LA ESCUELA DE
LA PARROQUIA : PADRES INTERESADOS
TENEMOS PROGRAMA DESDE NURSERY
HASTA GRADO 8° , MAYORES INFORMES CON
EL SEÑOR ALVARO AL 718-236-0124 EXT 24

INTERESADOS EN FORMAR PARTE DEL
COMITE DEL DIVINO NIÑO , CADA ULTIMO SABADO DE MES REUNIONES 6 PM
INSTITUTO NAZARETH , MISA EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO 7:30 SEGUIDAMENTE DESPUES DE
LA REUNION .

PROXIMOS BAUTIZOS EN ESPAÑOL
ENERO
29 , FEBRERO 26 Y MARZO 26 , REGISTRARSE
CON TIEMPO EN LA RECTORIA .
 MISAS EN ESPAÑOL :
SABADOS 7:30 PM ( TEMPLO DE ABAJO )
DOMINGOS 10 AM ( TEMPLO DE ABAJO )
1 PM ( TEMPLO DE ARRIBA )

PRIMER VIERNES DE CADA MES , EXPOSICION
CON EL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO , IGLESIA
DE ABAJO 7:30 PM

FIESTA EN HONOR A SANTA INES ENERO 29
DE 2011 , IGLESIA DE ABAJO 4 PM , INVITADOS A CELEBRAR CON NOSOTROS Y SU
COMITE
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St. Athanasius Church
January 2, 2011
SAINT ATHANASIUS SPORTS PROGRAM
Presents
NIGHT AT THE RACES
Saturday, January 29th 2011
St. Athanasius Auditorium 6120 Bay Parkway
Doors open at 6:30pm, Post Time 7:00pm
Tickets $25 per person
Includes: Sandwiches, Beer, Wine, Soda, Chips, Cookies & Coffee
(Must be over 21 years of age to attend)
Tickets available at the St A’s Gym on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm
or call
Bill Finn (718-236-6680) Mike Garthaffner (718-331-2406) Joe Orlando (646-210-2919)
Bob McKenna (718-676-2102)
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You may also complete this form and return it along with the appropriate amount of cash or
check payable to St. Athanasius to the Rectory (2154 61st Street) Attention: “Bill Finn - Night at
the Races Tickets”. Tickets will be delivered or mailed to your address.
Name:
__________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________
Tel. No.:
__________________________________________________
Please enclose the following:
No. of tickets: __________ X $25 = __________
Tickets for this event are limited and seating will be assigned. Tables of 10 can be reserved.
Please note below the names of people attending with these tickets or if you wish to be seated at
a specific table:
_________________________________________________________________________
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St. Athanasius Church
Bensonhurst Cluster of Youth Ministry
Retreats
Save the dates, more information will be coming, or if interested
text, email us, and you can register anytime. We encourage at least
2 weeks prior to secure space and so we can plan accordingly for
the program.
January Leadership Retreat Jan. 14-16th Stony Point, NY
This is for youth at least in sophomore year and older, run by the
Salesians of Don Bosco, space is very limited and you must let us
know of interest as soon as possible. There may be some additional
requirements for acceptance. But this retreat will help develop spiritual and practical tools for youth that wish to lead with their faith.
Cost is $150 but some scholarship money may be available to offset
the cost!
Winter Retreat Night - Feb. 23rd St. Frances Cabrini
This will be an evening retreat for 6 hours, during the winter recess
break.
Lenten Retreat - March 12-13 St. Frances Cabrini
24 Hour retreat. Prepare with other youth, open to those in junior
and high school as we explore Lent through activities, prayer and
building community.
End of the Year Retreat - May 13-14 St. Simon &Jude
14 Hour Retreat has you look at where you are and where you want
to go. Through activities and small group discussions take some
time to see what road you are walking on!
January 2, 2011
Youth Ministry Corner
Cluster Youth Ministry at St. Simon and Jude
Youth Center - every first & third Friday of the
month from 7-9 p.m. in the gym. Join us for basketball, frisbee and the game room, plus a
chance to do service, build community and learn
more about God.
Faith Formation - every second and fourth
Wednesday of month from 7-9 p.m. in the Rectory basement. Join us for networking and connecting with friends and new kids. A place where
we have discussions, activities that help us grow
in our faith and learn more about ourselves, others and God.
Drama Group, Passion Players - meets every
second and fourth Monday from 7-9 p.m. on the
stage in the gym. Join us for acting skills and
improve exercises. This group does perform
short plays, skits throughout the year.
Youth Ministry at St. Frances Cabrini
Youth Center every Tuesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Join us for a safe place to hang out, special activity. Cost $1.00 each week. High School Leadership - SOUL Patrol - every first and third
Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Learn more about being a leader and also be given the opportunities
to develop these skills.
Spring/Summer Retreat - June 8th St. Frances Cabrini
A final three hour retreat night for all youth as they look back and
look ahead, as spring turns into summer.
There will also be several summer opportunities for
retreats and service programs.
Unless stated all programs take place in Brooklyn, NY. Costs are
$10 for 14 hour retreats and $20 for 24 hour retreats. 3 hour retreats
or evening retreats cost the typical $1.00 as the youth center.
Cluster Coordinator of Youth Retreats
Kenny Wodzanowski
Call or Text: 718-490-4469
Facebook- Bensonhurst Cluster Youth Ministry
[email protected]
Web- http://BrooklynYM.tripod.com
St. A’s Class of 1971
We are planning a 40th year reunion for our class at St.
A's School on Saturday, June 25, 2011. We will be
starting with 5:30 PM Mass in memory of our deceased classmates celebrated by Fr Bob Mucci with a
reception following immediately at the St Athanasius
School auditorium. Please contact Bill Kelly at 917-412
-3652 or [email protected] or Karen Kupper Langan at 732-718-0269 or
[email protected] for more info.
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Faith Sharing Question of the Week
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.
The Magi followed a star to find Jesus.
Who or what leads you to Jesus today?
The Morning Scripture Reflection & Faith
Sharing Group
Meets every Thursday, after the 9a.m. Mass,
in the Nazareth Institute to discuss the upcoming Sunday's Scriptures. Join Lay Pastoral Leader Joe Barbieri for spirited discussions on next Sunday’s Bible readings.
Charismatic Prayer Group
Meets every Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in the
Lower Church.
The St. A’s Scouting Program meets every Wednesday night in the school auditorium at 7:00 p. m. All
boys ages 7-18. Boys and Girls 14-21 can join the
Venturing Crew. Come and learn skills that will last a
lifetime.
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 Fred Rubino at (718) 236-0264 or Dawn
Aiello at (718) 232-3113
Our St. Vincent de Paul Society is requesting
your help to replenish the Food Pantry. They
need non-perishable items: cereal, rice, tomato sauce, macaroni, soup.
Please drop off at the Church.
Thank You!
January 2, 2011
Rentals
(Monthly advertising fee)
APARTMENT FOR RENT: 58TH St. & 18th Ave., 2
bedroom. No children, no pets. Close to transportation. Call Carrie at 718-236-0907
Community News
HOME ATTENDANT AVAILABLE: Italian speaking
woman to care for the elderly or sick. Call Patty at: 1646-245-7534
HOME ATTENDANT: To work with the elderly - references upon request. Call Kati at 631-968-8859
AVAILABLE FOR WORK: Experienced in Research,
Marketing, Supervising, Youth Ministries, Computer
Databases.
Available immediately for full or part-time employment. Call Billy at 917.885.0874
CHILD CARE AVAILABLE: Full-time or part-time.
Live just blocks from Church. Over 35 yrs. experience. References upon request. Newborns accepted. Call for an appointment: 718-256-6214
HOME ATTENDANT AVAILABLE: Italian speaking
woman looking for a position taking care of the elderly.
Call Anna at 347.854.7284
HOME CARE: If in need, call Veronica at: 718-2410644. Has 15 yrs. Experience. Excellent Recommendations.
HOME CARE: Irish-American woman offering quality
homecare. Available day or over-night. Call Ann: 347
-459-8763
NEED HELP FINDING WORK? Find jobs only in
your area. Choose your job preference. Free public
service.
Visit: [email protected]
ITALIAN SPEAKING COMPANIIONS WANTED: Live
in/Live out. Please call Joanne at the Italian Board of
Guardians: 718-232-4242
BABY-SITTER AVAILABLE: Full-time/part-time
woman available. References upon request. Call
Marie: 347-792-2466
HELP WANTED: Italian Board of Guardians is in
need of a Dept. of Education teacher willing to do
High School math tutoring at the Office on 18th Ave.
Please contact Maria at: 718-232-4242
APARTMENT WANTED: Parishioner needs a two
bedroom, first floor apt. If available, please call Sylvia
at: 718-508-2678.
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The District Attorney’s Office is located in the Rectory
Conference Room on Wednesdays from 9 - 4. Call
718.234.8709.
The Neighborhood Office is an extension of the District Attorney’s Office’s Citizen Action Center. You can discuss
problems that concern you and our community with their
staff members.
Calling All St. A’s School Alumni
We want to form an Alumni Association
Anyone who is interested in forming a
committee to get this going is asked to
contact Msgr. Cassato at 718.236.0124.
Ext. 11 or email him at
[email protected]. In order to
form a data base, we ask that you fill out
this tear off and return it to the RECTORY or place it in
the Sunday collection.
ST. A’S SCHOOL ALUMNI
Name: _________________________________
[Maiden Name: _________________________ ]
Class of _________
Address: _______________________________
________________________________
Phone: _____________
Cell: _____________
E-mail: _________________________________
January 2, 2011
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 Bensonhurst Cluster Lay Minister Palma Parmese
at 718.837.752.
Support Groups at St. A’s
Bereavement Support meets in the Nazareth Institute with Sr. Barbara Murtha, C.S.J. on Mondays,
Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 7:30p.m.
Divorced & Separated Support Group will meet in
the Nazareth Institute from 7:30-9:30p.m.on Tuesdays: Jan. 11, 25. Call Enza at: 917-613-3959 for
more information (after 7 p.m.).
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 7:309:30p.m.
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 order to use space.
Sunday Bulletin Deadlines The Sunday Bulletin must be e-mailed to our printer by 1p.m. Monday. All announcements
must be submitted in WRITTEN form only (handwritten, typed, computer, fax, e-mailed, etc) by 10a.m. Monday. 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!
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