Page 1 St. Athanasius Church St. Athanasius Church PARISH STAFF April 24, 2011 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 Page 2 St. Athanasius Church Sunday, April 24th: 8:30 Raymond Aumente 10:00 John Nerviano 10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church 11:30 PURG. SOCIETY & Michael & Rose Circosta 11:30 ITAL. - OPEN 1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church 6:00 NO MASS TODAY Monday, April 25th: 7:00 Vincenzo & Giuseppe Minagro and Dorotea & Francesca Colandra 9:00 Joseph & Carolyn D’Antonio Tuesday, April 26th: 7:00 Michael Arangio 9:00 Antonio Sigona St. Anthony Novena - Week 7 7:00PM St. Anthony Novena - Week 7 Wednesday, April 27th: 7:00 Pietro Ferrantelli 9:00 Andrew & Fortunata Mannarino & Family Thursday, April 28st: 7:00 Eduardo Loffredo 9:00 Nicola, Porzia, Girolamo Furio Friday, April 29th: 7:00 Pietro Randazzo 9:00 Michael P. De Rienzo & Family Saturday, April 30th: 9:00 Arthur Cappadona 9:45 Ital. Federation Mem. Mass 1:00 Thomas Pacello & Theresa Lucci, Wedding 3:00 Spanish Wedding 5:30 Frank, Antoinette, Joseph Schicchi & Family 7:30pm Spanish Mass - Upper Church Sunday, May 1: 8:30 Anthony J. Russo 9:45 FIRST COMMUNION & Anna & Bobby Castaldo 10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church 11:30 PURG. SOCIETY, Beato Giacomo, Rosalino Nania & Leonardo Fasano, Baptism 11:30 ITAL. - OPEN 1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church 4:00 Korean Wedding 6:00 Vincent & Elena Lo Biondo April 24, 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 Antonio Sigona requested by The Sigona Family. Altar Wine: In Loving Memory of Marino Del Re requested by Wife & Daughter, Grazia & Catherine. Candles: In Loving Memory of Nicola, Giuseppe & Caterina Brunetti requested by Sister & Niece, Grazia & Catherine. Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory of Raymond Joseph Alessi requested by Wife, Anne. Sanctuary Lamp: In Loving Memory Anastasia Thoelen requested by Dorothy Thoelen. Knights of Columbus Right-to-Life Rose: available for Memorialization Our Call to Christian Stewardship April 10, 2011 $10,627.00 Page 3 St. Athanasius Church April 24, 2011 FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK There will be barrels in the rear of the Church (on Saturday & Sunday) for donations for the Youth to attend World Youth Day in Madrid this August. Please be as generous as possible. There will be two collections today, Easter Sunday. Please be as generous as possible. Lourdes water is available at the rectory. Msgr. Cassato EASTER DUTY: After a person has received First Communion, he or she must receive Communion at least once a year, during the Easter Season. The Easter Season begins with Easter Sunday (April 24th) and continues until Pentecost Sunday (June 12th). Reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is encouraged during Lent, especially if you have been away from Sunday Mass. Paschal Candle Memorial Donated in Loving Memory of The Catusco and Lipton Families Cookie Sales and Easter Baskets Please support the Youth Ministry so you can help us go to World Youth Day. We offer you the best quantity at the best prices. Cookies start at $5.00 Large baskets starting at $20.00 with stuff animals and games. Annual Diocesan Support Appeal Please Turn Off Cell Phones Assigned Goal: Pledged: Total Received: $71,000.00 $45,000.00 $00.00 Page 4 St. Athanasius Church April 24, 2011 St. Athanasius School Middle States Accredited Nursery through Grade 8 Applications are now being accepted For the 2011-2012 academic year! Where Achieving is Academic Traditional Catholic Education Sacramental Program Challenging Academic Curriculum NYS Certified Teachers Free After School Program sponsored by F.I.A.O. Science and Technology Lab SMART Board/Laptop Technology Aquinas Program – Student Driven Research Activities School-Based Learning Program Catapult Afterschool Learning Center Student Council/Yearbook Italian Classes Parish Basketball & Baseball Program Scholarship Applications Available 6120 Bay Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11204 Tel: 718 236 - 4791 Fax: 718 621 - 1423 Website:stathanasiusschool.org Page 5 St. Athanasius Church April 24, 2011 Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor Ext. 11 [email protected] Rev. Ron D’Antonio, Parochial Vicar Ext. 13 [email protected] Rev. Gabriel Toro, Parochial Vicar Ext. 14 [email protected] Deacon Dante Colandrea Ext. 23 [email protected] Paul Kim, Pastoral Year Seminarian Ext. 27 [email protected] Mrs. Marie Skroly, Pastoral Administration Ext. 10 [email protected] Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri, Pastoral Administration Ext. 19 [email protected] Mr. Steven LaPlante, Music Ministry Ext. 25 [email protected] Mr. Joseph Barbieri, Lay Pastoral Leader Ext. 24 [email protected] Mr. Alvaro Chavarriaga, Pastoral Associate Ext. 24 [email protected] Mrs. Michele DeStefano, Secretary Ext. 12 [email protected] ST. ATHANASIUS SCHOOL REGISTRATION In your kindness please pray for those who are sick September 2011 - June 2012 Kathy Adams, Santo Ammirable, Vivian & Antoni Antonelli, Patricia Aurigemma, Theresa Beddingfield, Al Bergen, John Bernard, Mary Bidmead, Joseph Biuso, Jr., Stella Bogdan, Stacy Bono, Catherine Broderick, Brenda Burns, Christopher Canale, Anthony Caputo, Judith Carminitte, Ann Centorrino, Sebastian Chiarello, Rosemarie Costagliola, Diana D’Alessandro, Josephine D’Auria, Bruce Dalton, Salvatore Davi, Patricia Deasey, Anthony De Fino, Anthony De Luco, Rachel De Pinto, Kristi DeVito-Gregotowicz, Laura D’Antonio, Craig De Lullo, Alex De Marco, Jr., Alex De Marco, III, Joan Demeyer, Leonard De Meyer, Jacqueline Di Palma, Filippa Disano, Maria Esemplare, Elaine Esposito, Tina Esposito, Anthony Felicito, Lauren Fevola, Tina Filosa, Sylvia Fiorintino, Susan Gentile, Edward Gironachan, Gary Golemi, Barbara Hale, Helen Hauser, Diana Ingravallo, Aldo Inguanti, Carol Jacobson, Cerina Jimanez, Paul Kelleher, Stephen Kelleher, Anthony Lambrides, Catherine Linde, Jillian Lasinsky, Sara Marie LoCicero, Lo Piano Family, Ellen Mary MacDougall, Angela Maddaloni, John Malloney, Anthony Paul Marchese, Philip Marra, Grace Martino, Paul Mezzo, A & M. Mohamed, Lucia Montella, Adam Mulero, Lisa Neglia, Frank Nitto, Joe P., John Palmiero, Jean Palombo, Christina Quarto, Cathal Quigley, Felicia Randolph, Joseph Riccardi, Dorothy Richter, Rosemary & Michael A. Sabatelle, Frances Saglembeni, Angelina & Jenna Scarponi, Dina Scarponi, Mickey Sasko, Jada Sciacchatano, Concetta Sigona, Jared Speroni, Thomas Strafaci, Peter Tarulli, Helen Umhasuser, Vasta Family, Marco Ventrella, Carla Vitucci, Angelina Vonelli, Leonard Walder, Josephine Wise, Robert Wise, Jr., Nelson Yates, Fanny Zacchino, Martin Zukowski School registration is continuing at our school. Please call the School @ 718-236-4791 for an appointment. Please bring the following at the time of registration: Baptismal Certificate Birth Certificate Parish Envelope Number (if a member of St. Athanasius Parish) Report Card from last June and any educational or psychological testing results (ex. I.E.P.) Immunization Data If your child has received Penance, Communion or Confirmation please give dates. Registration fee of $150.00 per child at the time of registration (check or money order only - No Cash Accepted.) The StARs Book Club will hold its next meeting on Wed., April 27th in the Nazareth Institute at 7:30 pm Our book selection for this month is Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. All women are welcome to join us for a friendly discussion over coffee and dessert. 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. Page 6 St. Athanasius Church April 24, 2011 Bollettino Settimanale Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’) BUONA PASQUA DEL SIGNORE A TUTTI CHE LA GIOIA DEL CRISTO RISORTO SIA SEMPRE PRESENTE NEI VOSTRI CUORI, NELLE VOSTRE FAMIGLIE E NEL MONDO INTERO Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA Riflessione del mese di aprile UNA VITA SOLITARIA (Bruno Ferrero, La vita è tutto ciò che abbiamo) Figlio di una ragazza madre, era nato in un oscuro villaggio. Crebbe in un altro villaggio, dove lavorò come falegname fino a trent'anni. Poi, per tre anni, girò la sua terra predicando. Non scrisse mai un libro. Non ottenne mai una carica pubblica. Non ebbe mai né una famiglia né una casa. Non frequentò l'università. Non si allontanò più di trecento chilometri da dov'era nato. Non fece nessuna di quelle cose che di solito si associano al successo. Non aveva altre credenziali che se stesso. Aveva solo trentatré anni quando l'opinione pubblica gli si rivoltò contro. I suoi amici fuggirono. Fu venduto ai suoi nemici e subì un processo che era una farsa. Fu inchiodato a una croce, in mezzo a due ladri. Mentre stava morendo, i suoi carnefici si giocavano a dadi le sue vesti, che erano l'unica proprietà che avesse in terra. Quando morì venne deposto in un sepolcro messo a disposizione da un amico mosso a pietà. Due giorni dopo, quel sepolcro era vuoto. Sono trascorsi venti secoli e oggi egli è la figura centrale nella storia dell'umanità. Neppure gli eserciti che hanno marciato, le flotte che sono salpate, i parlamenti che si sono riuniti, i re che hanno regnato, i pensatori e gli scienziati messi tutti assieme, hanno cambiato la vita dell'uomo sulla terra quanto quest'unica vita solitaria. Al tempo della propaganda antireligiosa, in Russia, un commissario del popolo aveva presentato brillantemente le ragioni del successo definitivo della scienza. Si celebrava il primo viaggio spaziale. Era il momento di gloria del primo cosmonauta, Gagarin. Ritornato sulla terra, aveva affermato che aveva avuto un bel cercare in cielo: Dio proprio non l'aveva visto. Il commissario tirò la conclusione proclamando la sconfitta definitiva della religione. Il salone era gremito di gente. La riunione era ormai alla fine. "Ci sono delle domande?". Dal fondo della sala un vecchietto che aveva seguito il discorso con molta attenzione disse sommessamente: "Christòs ànesti", "Cristo è risorto". Il suo vicino ripeté, un po'più forte: "Christòs ànesti". Un altro si alzò e lo gridò; poi un altro e un altro ancora. Infine tutti si alzarono gridando: "Christòs ànesti", "Cristo è risorto". Il commissario si ritirò confuso e sconfitto. Al di là di tutte le dottrine e di tutte le discussioni, c'è un fatto. Per la sua descrizione basterà sempre un francobollo: "Christòs ànesti". Tutto il cristianesimo vi è condensato. Un fatto: non si può niente contro di esso. I filosofi possono disinteressarsi del fatto. Ma non esistono altre parole capaci di dar slancio all'umanità: "Gesù è risorto". CARISSIMI, Cristo e’ risorto e ci riempie della gioia pasquale. Animati dal suo Santo Spirito rivolgiamo la nostra preghiera a lui, che il Padre ha costituito principio e fondamento della nostra unione nella fede e nell’amore. Possa il Cristo risorto vivere per sempre nei vostri cuori e che il suo amore possa proteggere tutti quelli che lo invocano. Infiniti auguri di una Buona e Santa Pasqua dal Diacono Dante. ACQUA BENEDETTA PER PASQUA - Vi incoraggiamo a portare nelle vostre case l’acqua dalla fonte battesimale che e’ stata appena benedetta per Pasqua. Potete usarla in casa e nelle vostre famiglie durante le preghiere del periodo pasquale. OGGI, DOMENICA DI PASQUA, 24 APRILE - NON C’E’ LA MESSA DELLE 6:00PM DOMENICA, 29 MAGGIO 2011 -G.I.S.A. PELLEGRINAGGIO ANNUALE A DON BOSCO –G.I.S.A. Gruppo Italiano Sant’Atanasio, ha organizzato un pellegrinaggio a Don Bosco (West Havestraw, NY) Partenza alle 7:30am davanti la nostra chiesa. Ritorno a Brooklyn verso le 8:00pm. Offerta $35. I biglietti si possono acquistare prima o dopo la Santa Messa Italiana nella chiesa di giu’ oppure telefonare a , Freddy Felleti 718 – 614 – 9683, Maria Perniciaro 718- 718 351 - 4764, Maria Porcu’ 646-552-3783. DATE DA RICORDARE: 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. 24 al 30 Luglio 2011 - viaggio a Chicago $659.00 23 giugno 2011 – il quadro di Nostra Signora di Pompei ritorna negli Stati Uniti alla chiesa Regina Pacis. Celebrazione con Messa celebrata dal Vescovo Caggiano. 13 MARTEDI’ in onore di Sant’Antonio di Padova continuano fino al 7 giugno. Novena in onore di San Antonio dopo la Messa delle 9 del mattino e alle 7 PM benedizione con la relica di San Antonio. Venite numerosi. Page 7 St. Athanasius Church April 24, 2011 DOMINGO DE PASCUA DE LA RESURECCION DEL SEÑOR 24 DE ABRIL DE 2011 Nuestro objetivo durante esta epoca es er alimentados por el cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo Resucitado, El cordero Pascual , y proclamar lo que hemos vivido , lo que sentimos , escuchamos y lo que presenciamos. Al Resucitar Cristo ; nosotros somos tambien herederos de la Resurrección. En la historia de la Salvación repetidamente en varias ocasiones se nos nombra la palabra resurrección y en otros momentos acompañados del termino Salvación. La Salvación presagia la vida libre de las ataduras del Pecado , através de la resurrección , una nueva vida libre de corrupción y violencia , sin culpas causadas por el pecado. La preparación que tuvimos durante la cuaresma fue una antesala a la gran fiesta de Pascua donde ahora reflexionaremos y participaremos de la nueva vida que Jesús nos regala . Preparemonos entonces hoy en esta gran fiesta , dispongamos nuestros corazones a la mesa de la Pascua donde vendra luego el Espiritu Santo para derramarse sobre todos y cada uno de nosotros . “JESUS, SEÑOR NUESTRO, TE ALABAMOS POR QUE ERES NUESTRO SEÑOR RESUCITADO Y DIOS VERDADERO . TU ERES EL REY DE REYES Y SEÑOR DE SEÑORES , NUESTRO PODEROSO SALVADOR ¡ QUE TU NOMBRE , SEÑOR SEA ALABADO Y BENDECIDO POR TODOS EN EL MUNDO! AVISOS PARROQUIALES REGISTRACIONES ABIERTAS PARA NUESTRA ESCUELA ELEMENTAL PARA EL AÑO ESCOLAR 2011-2012 , MAYORES INFORMES CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO CHAVARRIAGA 718-2360124 EXT 24 . PROXIMO BAUTIZOS ABRIL 30, MAYO 28 , JUNIO 25 , REGISTRARSE CON TIEMPO EN LA RECTORIA . MISA EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO ULTIMO SABADO DE CADA MES 7:30 PM TEMPLO DE ARRIBA. ABRIMOS REGISTRACIONES PARA EL PROGRAMA DE INICIACION CRISTIANA DE ADULTOS QUE NO HAN RECIBIDO BAUTISMO, COMUNION Y CONFIRMACION , CLASES INICIAN EN LA PRIMER SEMANA DE SEPTIEMBRE, MAYORES INFORMES CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO CHAVARRIAGA EN LA RECTORIA AVISOS PARROQUIALES EXPOSICIÓN CON EL SANTISIMO PRIMEROS VIERNES DE CADA MES 7:30 PM , TEMPLO DE ABAJO. MISAS EN ESPAÑOL : SABADOS 7:30 PM ( TEMPLO DE ABAJO ) DOMINGOS 10 AM (TEMPLO DE ABAJO) 1 PM (TEMPLO DE ARRIBA ) ATENCIÓN AL PUBLICO EN ESPAÑOL : MIERCOLES A SABADO DE 10 A 5 PM Y LOS DOMINGOS DE 11AM A 12:30 PM CONTINUAMOS CON LA CAMPAÑA DE AYUDA FINANCIERA A LA FUNDACION “MERCEDES RIVAS” QUE TIENE COMO OBJETIVO BENEFICIAR CON BECAS ESCOLARES A LOS NIÑOS DE ESCASOS RECURSOS DE NUESTRA ESCUELA PARROQUIAL , INTERESADOS EN HACER SUS APORTES ACERCASE AL FINAL DE LA MISA O EN LA RECTORIA Y HABLAR CON EL PADRE GABRIEL O SEÑOR ALVARO CHAVARRIAGA Page 8 St. Athanasius Church April 24, 2011 Spring Fling Thank You…. Congratulations to the following winners: First Prize - Walt Disney Trip - Mary Cottingham Second Prize - Yankee Tickets, Dinner & Limo - Dolores De Rienzo Third Prize - 50” TV - Joseph Hengler We would also like to thank all the Committee Volunteers who worked so long and hard to make our Festival so successful. School News A few names were inadvertently omitted from the Honor Roll. Sixth Grade - Second Honors Michelle Romano Seventh Grade - First Honors Daniel Deacon Peter Riggio Karol Skrzypa We apologize & congratulate these students! Martini Bar - 2011 Spring Festival Liquor donations for our Martini Bar for the 2011 Spring Festival can be dropped off at any time at the Rectory. We are in need of vodka, rum tequila, scotch and pina colada, margarita & martini mixes. Please label all bottles “Spring Festival” Organ Recitals The complete works for organ written by the celebrated composer Cesar Franck will be presented in a series of 4 recitals by Dir. of Music Ministries, Mr. Steven Laplante. These amazing works will be presented at 4:30pm in the upper church on the following Sundays: May 8 - cancelled Next concert - June 5 Page 9 St. Athanasius Church April 24, 2011 Upcoming 2011 Parish Trips St. Athanasius Baseball May 22 to 27 - trip to Virginia Beach $439. “Chartered with Little League International” “Chartered with Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken” July 24 to 30 - trip to Chicago $659. Sat., Dec. 10th - Sight & Sound (The Miracle of Christmas) $115. includes family style lunch, shopping at the Outlet. If interested in any/or all, please contact Deacon Dante @ 917-602-3793 The following Memorials for 2011 are available: Wine Jul. 24 Oct. 30 Candles Jul. 3,10, 24, 31 Aug. 28 Sep. 25 Oct. 16, 23, 30 Nov. 27 Sanctuary Lamps May 22 Jul. 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug. 7, 14, 28 Sep. 4, 11, 25 Oct. 2, 9, 16 Nov. 27 Sisters of Mercy 12th Annual Evening of Mercy Tuesday, May 17th at the Yale Club in New York from 6 pm to 8 pm. Proceeds to benefit the Sisters of Mercy and active ministries through scholarships. For information regarding tickets, sponsorship & journal ads call: 914-328-3200, ext. 417. 2011 Registration going on in the gym (use parking lot entrance) on: Thursday evenings 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday evenings 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday mornings 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. *Register early to participate in our winter workouts and spring training. *Players will have the opportunity to try out for our: Travel baseball teams - Tournament teams *Instructional/coach pitch baseball for 5/6 year olds *Girl’s softball is also available. Our Field complex is on 53rd St & 20th Ave. For info. call: Joe Orlando: 646-210-2913 Bill Finn: 718-236-6680 John De Stefano: 917-224-6179 Mike Garthaffner: 917-488-1041 Visit Our Websites: www.saintasports.org and www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp? url=stabaseballprogram Page 10 St. Athanasius Church April 24, 2011 Bensonhurst Cluster of Youth Ministry Retreats Youth Ministry Corner 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. 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.. End of the Year Retreat - May 13-14 St. Simon &Jude 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. 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! 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 Youth Ministry Awards Congratulations to the following youth and adults who were nominated from this Parish for the First Annual Youth Ministry Awards. Each of them was recognized by their peers for standing out! Good luck and the winners of the Awards will be announced on April 30th at the Youth Ministry Fundraiser Music & Dinner Dance at St. A’s (starting at 6:30 p.m.) Tickets are $20., call or text 718-490-4469 for more info. NOMINEES: Joseph Perricone Liana Vella, NikkiAnn Golliver. 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. Saturday Youth Program: every First and Third Saturday from 12-3pm. Music, games, prayer, food and fun for youth 4-10 years of age. Older youth can assist and get service hours from 11:30am to 3:30pm Meets at St. A’s. Youth Mass: every third Sunday of the month at 6pm Come early get involved or join other youth for upbeat music, and a liturgy geared to, by and for the young church. Meets at St. A’s. Bowling Tournament: during Easter break. Get your teams of 3 together. Fundraising Night: at St. A’s on April 30th - 6:00 in the Auditorium. Tickets $20. with full course hot meal, entertainment of Christian band & a chance to witness the awards of youth & adults on a parish and cluster level. For more info. call: 718-490-4469 or e-mail [email protected] Page 11 St. Athanasius Church 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. Through the waters of Baptism we have new life in Christ. How are you called to live this new life today? April 24, 2011 Rentals (Monthly advertising fee) APARTMENT FOR RENT: 4 rms, fully renovated, 2nd fl, pvt. House, vicinity of Bay Parkway & 60th St. No pets or smokers. Call (718) 984-2463 or (917) 797 1367. APARTMENT FOR RENT: Bensonhurst, near 72nd St. - 6 1/2 rm. No pets, no washer, no smoking. Call: 1-347-604-0935 APARTMENT FOR RENT: Bensonhurst, modern, 5 1/2 rms, 3 bedrms. No wash, no pets, no smoker. Credit check required. Call: 718-676-9856. 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 Community News HOME ATTENDANT AVAILABLE: Italian speaking woman to care for the elderly or sick. Call Patty at: 1-646-245-7534 HOME ATTENDANT: To work with the elderly - references upon request. Call Kati at 631-968-8859 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 Meets every Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in the Lower Church. HOME ATTENDANT AVAILABLE: Italian speaking woman looking for a position taking care of the elderly. Call Anna at 347.854.7284 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. HOME CARE: If in need, call Veronica at: 718-241-0644. Has 15 yrs. Experience. Excellent Recommendations. 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 Figlia Maria SS Addolorata Join them every First Friday to pray the Rosary in the Nazareth Institute at 8:00 pm HOME CARE: Irish-American woman offering quality homecare. Available day or over-night. Call Ann: 347-459-8763 ITALIAN SPEAKING COMPANION 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: 347-7922466 NANNY WANTED: Looking for an educated, experienced, loving nanny to care for a 2 year old boy. References required. Call Claudia at: 917-226-0620. HOME CARE: Middle-aged man willing to do home care for elderly. Some light cooking also. Call Anthony @ 718-7480471 and leave a message. BABY-SITTER WANTED: Two days a week from 9-9 Monday & Thursday. Call Maggie at: 1-917-533-6096. Page 12 St. Athanasius Church 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. April 24, 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, May 2, 9, 16, 23; June 6, 13, 20, 27 at 7:30p.m. Divorced & Separated Support Group will meet in the Nazareth Institute from 7:30-9:30p.m.on Tuesdays. 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. ST. A’S SCHOOL ALUMNI Name: _________________________________ [Maiden Name: _________________________ ] Class of _________ Address: _______________________________ ________________________________ Phone: _____________ Cell: _____________ E-mail: _________________________________ 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 AlAnon Group meets in the Nazareth Institute every Friday 8-9:30p.m. & Saturday 7:30-9:30p.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 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!