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August 23, 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, August 23:
8:30 Iavazzi Family
10:00 Frank & Rose Gulino
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY
11:30 ITAL. - Francesco, Concetta and
Federico Baronessa
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 Amalia Martusciello
Monday, August 24:
9:00 Cecilia & Nicola Verga
Tuesday, August 25:
9:00 Antoinetta Fasciano
Wednesday, August 26:
9:00 Evelyn James McGibbon
John Franza
August 23, 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
Thursday, August 27:
9:00 Pietro Ferrantelli
HOSTS: In Loving Memory of Frank Foti requested
by Terry Moceo
Friday, August 28:
9:00 Teddy Go
ALTAR WINE: In Loving Memory of Antonio & Concetta Sigona requested by Connie Sigona
Saturday, August 29:
9:00 John Caserta
5:30 Sr. John Joseph
7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
Sunday, August 30:
8:30 Tony & Pat Fusco
10:00 Dolores & Albert Niciforo
10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church
11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - Salvatore Bonello
11:30 ITAL. - Nunziata Davi
1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church
6:00 John Noralez
CANDLES: In Loving Memory of RoseMarie Landicino requested by Mr & Mrs Bruno F Codispoti
SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Joanna
Lauro requested by Mr & Mrs Tony Scarimbolo
SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of
Giuseppe Rotolo requested by Antoinette Buoncore
KNIGHTS-OF-COLUMBUS ROSE: In Loving
Memory of Mr. & Mrs Vincent J Leonardo, Mr & Mrs
N Porcaro, Ms. Camille Porcaro
Our Call to Christian Stewardship
Baptismal arrangements are made every Wed.
evening from 7-8:00 pm in the Rectory basement.
(6;30-7:30pm during July & August)
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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Golden Age Club
Will begin meeting on
Wed. Sept. 16, at 12:45
in the School Auditorium
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.
St. Athanasius Rectory
Summer Hours
Monday-Friday
9:30 a.m. to 7:30.p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Regular hours will resume
after Labor Day.
Time
7:00am
Sep. 13,
Oct 4
Date
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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
The Religious Education Office will resume New Registration and Re-Registration on
Monday, August 17, 2015
Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 16 and Saturday. September 19.
Please register before the first day of class
because some class might be filled by that time
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
Our Goal - $ 865,000.00
Pledged - $ 1,747,430.00
Received - $ 163,575.00
St. Athanasius Parish will get half of all
money received.
St. Athanasius
Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group
*Welcomes Adults and Teens*
Join Us As The Holy Spirit Leads Us
In a personal Relationship With Jesus
Song * Witnessing * Faith Sharing * Worship
* Fellowship and Hospitality *
Every Tuesday Evening at 8:00 PM
In the Lower Church
We Look Forward to Seeing You!!
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Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
DAL 11 AL 13 SETTEMBRE – VIAGGIO A WASHINGTON, DC
DIACONO DANTE 917-602-3793
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di agosto
IL SACERDOTE È IL DISPENSATORE DEI DIVINI MISTERI
La parola, che Dio ha posto sulla bocca del prete, non è
una semplice parola generica, che viene pronunciata nel
vago. È la parola di Dio, deve perciò riguardare anche i
singoli, nella loro individualità originale e nella loro irrepetibile storicità.
Deve essere detta a ciascun uomo in particolare: al
mattino della vita, quando egli comincia a creare nel
tempo una eternità; nei molti monotoni giorni del suo
pellegrinaggio, in cui egli deve cercare faticosamente se
stesso, attraverso tutte le vallate e gli errori di una vita
umana; nella cupa disperazione della colpa; in quel sacro
istante, in cui sembra che, dalla pienezza del tempo che
muore, debba venir fuori per sempre il frutto dell'eternità
nella morte.
In tali istanti, il prete deve dire la parola di Dio, la parola
potente e creatrice di Dio, la parola che non dice, bensì
opera, la parola sacramentale: io ti battezzo; io ti assolvo
dai tuoi peccati; questo è il mio Corpo.
Tali parole, pronunziate nel nome del Cristo, il pret le dice
applicandole alla concreta situazione dell'uomo. Ed esse
apportano ciò che proclamano, operano quello che
annunziano, perché sono parole di Dio. Grazie a queste
parole sacramentali, il prete è, al tempo stesso, l'uomo
più privo di potenza e il più potente, poiché esse non
sono assolutamente più parole sue, ma parole
interamente del Cristo: egli, però, ha il diritto di dirle, di
ripeterle continuamente, di dirle con pazienza e con fede,
instancabilmente.
Tutte le altre parole, che egli deve pur dire, nella predica
e nell'insegnamento, non sono altro che un'eco, una
spiegazione, un commento, aggiunto alle eterne parole
fondamentali della sua esistenza sacerdotale, che egli
pronunzia
nell'amministrare
i
sacramenti,
accompagnandole col gesto santo, che utilizza i poveri
elementi della terra per celarvi la beatitudine del cielo,
fecondandoli con la parola del Cristo.
Munito dunque della parola efficace del Cristo, egli
dispensa i misteri del Cristo, i sacramenti. Gli uomini, per
lo più, vogliono da lui qualcos'altro: il pane, la soluzione
dei problemi sociali, ricette per poter essere felici su
questa terra.
Si irritano e si annoiano, se si continua a ripetere loro
sempre soltanto parole, che si devono credere, che
producono effetto solo nella divina eternità e il cui valore
non si può negoziare sui mercati del mondo.
Ma il prete continua a ripetere la sua parola, la parola dei
sacramenti. Il loro effetto non si può provare nei laboratori
degli uomini, che vogliono riconoscere come reale solo
ciò che si manifesta concretamente. Ma l'effetto c'è.
E così, da quella parola, ha inizio il destino dei figli di Dio,
si compie il perdono dei peccatori, si celebra il banchetto
della vita eterna, scaturisce dalle tenebrose profondità
della morte la luce che non conosce tramonto.
Col suo dono e con la sua offerta dei misteri di Dio, il
prete se ne sta, come uno che sia estraneo al mondo,
agli angoli delle vie, dinanzi ai quali passa in fretta il
corteo interminabile degli uomini e della loro storia,
precipitando non si sa bene se verso la morte o verso la
vita. Chi si arresta, chi accetta l'offerta di questo
viandante tra due mondi che è il prete, costui riceve i
misteri di Dio, per lui si realizza nel tempo l'eternità, dalla
morte la vita, dalle tenebre la luce, e si fa manifesta la
presenza di Dio.
E colui che ha il potere di penetrare nella situazione
sempre unica del singolo queste parole della presenza e
dell'efficacia sacramentale del Dio vivente nello spazio
della santa Chiesa, noi lo chiamiamo il prete.
DAL 11 AL 13 SETTEMBRE VIAGGIO A
WASHINGTON DC – 3 giorni e due notti. Prezzo $339 a
persona. Diacono Dante 917-602-3793
30 SETTEMBRE – BROADWAY SHOW – JERSEY
BOYS –– partenza alle 3:30 da San Atanasio – cena
prima dello show al ristorante “Da Rosina” a Manhattan.
Spettacolo alle 7PM - $150 a persona. Diacono Dante
917-602-3793.
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 XXI DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
Jesús reveló algunas de sus sublimes enseñanzas en el capitulo 6 del Evangelio según San Juan.
Habló de su relación con el Padre y con nosotros en su carácter de pan de vida. Los oyentes
pudieron vislumbrar algo de Jesús como el “Yo soy “ , que trasciende todas las fronteras que
limitan y definen nuestra existencia humana.
Estas enseñanzas eran tan profundas que fueron una piedra de tropiezo para muchos de los
contemporaneos de Jesús por que trataron de entender las cosas divinas con su intelecto
puramente humano, hasta que llegó el momento inevitable de que las palabras de Cristo
(especialmente sobre la Eucaristía) se les hicieron imposibles de aceptar y muchos dejaron de seguir al Señor. Que tragedia! La propia enseñanza que rechazaban era el don de Jesús ,bajo otra
forma , que fortalecía a sus seguidores. Al comunicarnos la palabra , Cristo nos confiere la
sabiduría que necesitamos para vivir como Dios espera. Al concedernos sabiduría Jesús se
entrega el mismo completamente a nosotros en la palabra y la Eucaristía. Estos mismos son los que
nos fortalecen para vivir Cristianamente aqui en la tierra. De esta forma, él mismo viene a ser
manantial del que mana la vida para que así tengamos vida eterna.
Pero apesar de este don, algunos se apartaron por que no dejaron que esta verdad les llegara al
Corazón. Como lo dijo San Bernardo: “ Para algunos es evidente que las palabras de Jesús son
espiritu y vida,por eso pueden seguirlo. Otro encuentran que sus palabras son inaceptables y optan
por buscar satisfacción en cosas detestables”
A nosotros se nos presenta la misma disyuntiva :decidir entre Jesús o el mundo, y preferir el mundo es sin duda algo detestable.
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, AGOSTO 29, 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 14

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 Y NUESTRA IGLESIA .
INTERESADOS COMUNICARSE CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO AL 718-236-0124 EXT 22
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Feed the Poor, Clothe the Naked
The Bensonhurst Cluster Youth Ministry Homeless Outreach Program is in desperate need of the following
items: can you help?
 Ice Tea Mix
 New Socks and Underwear (male and female)
 Men’s Jeans (Sizes 32-40)- New or gently used.
 Travel Soap or Hotel Bar Soap
 Small Bags of Chips.
Do you have a group of friends that want to make sandwiches for an outreach day?
We are looking for 75 Turkey and cheese/ Ham and Cheese Sandwiches each month.
We will come pick up any items on the list from you. Please do not drop off anything to the parish. Please text or call 917 498 8424 or email [email protected] with what you have, questions or
when things are available for pick up.
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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, Denise Rao, 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, August 28, 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
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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
August 23, 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
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.
Which of Jesus’ sayings do
you find hard?
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
August 23, 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
August 23, 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!