COVER SHEET
Church Name: St. Athanasius
Bulletin # 511245
Date of Publication July 22, 2007
Marie Skroly, (718) 236-0124 Extension 10
John Fruner, (718) 236-0124 Extension 44
Please remove Fr. Heebong Nam’s name from the bulletin.
He has been made Pastor and the Korean Community has relocated to another parish as well.
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, Pastor
Rev. Ron D’Antonio, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Gabriel Toro, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Dr. Gerald Emem Umoren, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Deacon Dante Colandrea
Mrs. Marie Skroly, Pastoral Administration
Mr. Steven LaPlante, Music Ministry
Mr. Joseph Barbieri, Lay Pastoral Leader
Mrs. Carmela Colandrea, Lay Pastoral Leader
Ms. Joanne Bruccoleri, Lay Pastoral Leader
Mr. John Fruner, Pastoral Associate & Social Worker
Ms. Linda Hicks, Mental Health Counseling Intern
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SUNDAY, July 22, 2007 16th Sunday Ordinary Time
8:30
Michael V. Damiano
10:00 Andrew Ortiz
10:00 Spanish Mass (Lower Church)
11:30 Purgatorial Society
11:30 Italian Mass (Lower Church) Giuseooe Nardulli,
Vitantonio & Petronilla Susca
6:00
Salvatore DiStefano
MONDAY, July 23, 2007 St. Bridget
9:00
Carlo Mazzocchi
UTUESDAY, July 24, 2007
9:00
John Bindhamer
UWEDNESDAY, July 25, 2007 St. James, Apostle
9:00
Ernest Leva
THURSDAY, July 26, 2007
9:00
Elaine Tursellino
FRIDAY, July 27, 2007
9:00
Frances Ruvolo
U ATURDAY, July 28, 2007
S
9:00
Joseph D’Antonio
10:30 Memorial Mass- Giuseppe Scire Chianetta
12:00 Wedding Mass- Adan Rivera & Claudia Valeria
3:00
Wedding Mass- Juan Marin and Stephanie Sola
5:00
(Lower Church) Wedding Mass (Spanish)
5:30
John, Carmella, & Anthony Buoncore
SUNDAY, July 29, 2007 17th Sunday Ordinary Time
8:30
Raymond Aumente
10:00 Bobby & Anna Castaldo
10:00 Spanish Mass (Lower Church)
11:30 Purgatorial Society
11:30 Italian Mass (Lower Church) Francesco & Michele
Filippa and Giuseppa Parasole
6:00
James & Mary Batista
TO FIND OUT MASS TIMES ANYWHERE YOU ARE
TRAVELING in the U.S., call 1-800-627-7846, or go to
www.masstimes.org
July 22, 2007
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
leave
this
information
on
Ext.
44
WHEN WE FIND OURSELVES ARRIVING TO CHURCH
ANGRY OR ANXIOUS, WHY NOT SAY THIS PRAYER
TO PREPARE FOR WORSHIP? “Empty my mind Lord,
that I may reflect upon your Word. Calm my spirit, that I
may feel your presence. Open my heart, that I may receive
You.”
“Trust all things to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and
you will see what miracles are." - St. John Bosco
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 & Sundays 7a.m. to 7p.m.
OUR CALL TO CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
Loving God, we give in confidence, knowing the seeds we plant
today will sprout and produce a harvest that will feed body, mind
and soul and “as each has received a gift, we employ it for one
another as good stewards of God’s grace.” (1 Peter 4:10)
July 15, 2007 $7,271
Last Year (2006) $ 7,006
Our weekly expenses reflects what is needed for salaries,
insurances, utilities, bills as well as the costs of the many
programs, ministries & services we offer here at St. A’s.
SUNDAY COLLECTION ENVELOPES Every parishioner
is encouraged to use the Sunday collection envelopes. We
invite you & your family to register at the rectory by
stopping in, up until 8p.m., for a “Welcome Packet.”
HOSTS FOR THE WEEK- donated in loving memory
of Michael V. Damiano requested by wife, Eleanore &
children.
WINE FOR THE WEEK
ALTAR CANDLES FOR THE WEEK donated in
loving memory of Thomas Coppola requested by
Jean Kelly.
SANCTUARY LAMP
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL BEEPERS, PAGERS & CELL PHONES UPON ENTERING CHURCH SO ALL
CAN PRAY & WORSHIP. Additionally, we ask that you do not answer any calls during Mass. Kindly take
advantage of your voice mail to capture a message that you will respond to after you leave the church building.
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
MISSION APPEAL THIS SUNDAY
July 22, 2007
In your kindness please pray for
those who are sick
SR. ONELLYS VILLEGAS will speak on behalf of the Mission Helpers of the
Sacred Heart. A special collection will be taken up on the behalf of her Jerry Agrusa, Carol Andry, Guy Ateniese,
Faith Arent, Kimberly Arent,
community. We ask you to be as generous as possible.
Catherine Arrighetta,
DOES YOUR CHILD ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL & YOU WANT YOUR Patricia Aurigemma,Antionette Benfante,
Carole Brooks, (John Fruner’s sister)
CHILD TO GO TO ST. A’s FOR SEPTEMBER 2007 BUT JUST CAN’T
John Bernard, Nicholas Bottiglieri,
AFFORD THE TUITION?
Financial aid, from $500 to $2,100, is available
Judith Carminitte, Cynthia Carponetto,
determined by the family’s income from THE BISHOP’S SCHOLARSHIP
Ben castellano, Patricia Civiletti,
PROGRAM working with The Children’s Scholarship Fund Futures in
Francis & Jennie DeGregoria,
Education of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Each family will have to pay a portion
Celest DeLeonardas, Joan DeMeyer,
of the tuition as well as any additional costs. (uniforms, book bills, technology
Marie D’Atre, Josephine D’Auria,
fees, fundraising) Scholarship Forms are in the rectory, printed in English & Celeste DeLeonardus, Joseph Delgardo,
Joan Demeyer, Rachel DePinto,
Spanish. THERE IS A LIMITED NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE &
Amedeo DiLullo, Barbara Doyle,
THEY ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE-BASIS.
REGISTRATION FOR OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM WILL TAKE
PLACE BEGINNING MONDAY AUGUST 13th
Presently the Religious
Education Office is closed for Summer Vacation. We are preparing for our
school year 2007-2008, and we need all present students and all NEW students to
register in our Religious Education Office, Monday to Thursday 10a.m. to 2p.m. If you
need another time, please call the Religious Education Office at 718-331-8811 to
make other arrangements. A new registration form must be completed for ALL
returning students as well as new students. TUITION IS $100. Anyone registering for
the first time must present a copy of a Baptismal Certificate.
THE CARMELITE RELIGIOUS FAMILY is composed of a variety of men and
women, in different states of life, devoted to live the charism of contemplation in
prayer and devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. For some, living this charism
has called them to observe the vows of religious life in a monastic community.
There are also men and women who are married or single, retain their regular
work. They can do so by joining the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Chapter of the
Lay (Third Order) Carmelites that meet monthly here at St. A’s. In order to join
the Third Order, one must be committed to follow an ongoing formation program,
be willing to make promises that will be lived in ordinary daily life and agree to
support other members of the Third Order through monthly ongoing formation
meetings. For further information, please call Mary Patten at 718.980.4919.
THE ROSARY SOCIETY IS SPONSORING A DAY RETREAT TO ST.
ALFONSO RETREAT HOUSE Thursday September 6. We are leaving at
8a.m. and a light breakfast is included. Offering is $45. The day includes lunch
as well. For reservations call Laura Taran at 718-256-9862 or Marie Ferlazzo
718-259-1218. All women are welcome.
Maria Esemplare, Olwell Ellis,
Carolyn Farbelkp, Frances Falzetta,
Helen Felcetto, Anthony Felicito,
Chalres W. Fontana, Leron Francis,
Joseph Genuso, Sal Giuffrida
Matthew Guadagno, Linda Guida,
Dolores Horgan, Diana Ingravallo,
John Jadazeewski, Carmen Jiménez,
Stephen Kelleher, Arlene Lautermilch,
Marie Liberti, Rosemarie Liberti,
Richard Liberti, John Liberti,
Ellen Mary MacDougall,
Ronald Mackay , Sr.,
Ellen Mackey Fontana, Paul Marchese,
,Michael Matrascia Grace Martino,
Tom Martocci, Eleanor Marando,
Paul Modica, Lucia Montella,
Josephine Morotta, Fr. Moses,
Julie Murray, Camille Ollivieri,
Grace Pecorella, Assunta Pellegrino,
James Pelliccio, Sr., Joe. P, Pat Pennisi,
Cathy Petrik, Steve Rinaldi, Polo Rios,
Hila Rodriguez, Francis Rowan,
Eileen Ryan, Florence Fontana Sakeles,
Fortunato Salzano, Donna Schiavoe,
Josephine Schiavo, Dawn Scula,
Carol Sidoti, Suzanne Taranto,
Tabatha Tsihiis, Diane Twibell,
Elaine Turcellino, David Vega,
Stella Viscardi, Catherine Vermericci,
Angelina Vonelli, Corinne Wehrle,
Ralph Zulferino
BENSONHURST CLUSTER LAY FORMATION PROGRAM Application are
now being accepted for the Bensonhurst Cluster Lay Formation Program from
practicing Catholic women and men of the Bensonhurst Cluster Parishes, who
In your kindness please pray
for those who have died.
are either in ministry or who are desiring to do ministry and serve in some form of
Anthony Giordano,
leadership role in their parish. For further information about the program and its
We
send
our
prayers & condolences to
requirements or to receive an application form in the mail, please speak to Sister
the deceased’s family.
Pat Conroy, R.S.M., the Cluster Liaison of the Program at 718.449.8263 ext. 19,
or send an email to [email protected]. Classes begin in the Fall.
TO ADD A NAME, (or keep a name)
please call ext. 44 on Monday, spelling the
NEW FEDDERS 18,000 BTU Air Conditioner available- never used- still in its name. If you wish the name to remain
box. You will need a 220 line. Call Renee Royal at 917-558-7642.
on the list you must call each week.
PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR CHOICE OF SUMMER CLOTHES WHEN
COMING TO MASS, especially since we have air conditioning here at St.
A’s. The Lord is definitely more conncerned with the attitude of our hearts
than with our clothing, however, what we wear conveys the value we place
on celebrating the Eucharist. While we welcome all, some items of
clothing are inappropriate for Prayer and Worship.
As a courtesy to your
fellow parishioners and to
maintain
a
prayerful
atmosphere during mass,
kindly lower the kneelers
as gently as possible, especially
during Mass.
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
July 22, 2007
DID YOU EVER RUN OUT OF FOOD & HAVE A
PASTORAL CARE & PASTORAL MINISTRY
DO YOU NEED A MINISTER OF CARING? Is someone in HELPLESS FEELING KNOWING THAT IT WOULD BE 2
your family ill, homebound, hospitalized or in a care facility or 3 DAYS BEFORE YOU WERE PAID TO BUY MORE?
(assisted living or nursing home)& wishes a visit or a phone call Many of our parishioners respond “yes,” even here in
from a MINISTER OF CARING, please call Bensonhurst Cluster Bensonhurst!
The St. Vincent DePaul Society Food
Lay Minister Palma Parmese at 718. 837.1752.
Pantry assist those who say “yes.” We need food- any
DO YOU NEED HELP? Our Bensonhurst Cluster Outreach kind of non-perishable food. Please leave food at the
Office is located at Our Lady of Guadalupe Rectory. A referral St. Joseph Altar each time you come to mass each
telephone operator is now waiting for your call so (s)he can Sunday. We have been turning people away because
provide you contacts for professional social services. Please call the demand is greater than what we have!
718-232-6268.
FREE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AVAILABLE FROM
Master’s in Mental Health Counseling Intern LINDA
HICKS who is here on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from
10a.m. to 3p.m., Linda can be contacted to make
appointments by calling 718.236.0124 Ext. 44 of the
rectory.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
PRAYING THROUGH GRIEF & LOSS
The Bensonhurst Cluster Parishes are committed to
supporting people through times of grief and loss. “Praying
through Grief and Loss” provides time and space to
recognize the reality of grief, in a safe and nurturing
environment. Through prayer, reading from the Psalms,
quiet song, & shared discussion, we acknowledge our
vulnerability before God and allow ourselves to be touched
by grace. Come join Sr. Barbara Murtha, C.S.J., & Elaine
Sarcona, for conversation, prayer, & fellowship on
Mondays AUGUST 6, 13, & 20 at 7:30p.m. to 9p.m. in the
Library of the Nazareth Institute, corner of 62nd Street &
Bay Parkway in the Convent Basement.
DIVORCED & SEPARATED SUPPORT GROUP
Are you separated? Thinking about Divorce? In the
midst of a Divorce? Already Divorced? Ending a long
term relationship? OUR DIVORCED & SEPARATED
SUPPORT GROUP resumes in SEPTEMBER. We are
taking the Summer off! In September we will meet in the
Nazareth Institute on Wednesday September19 from 7:309p.m.
ST. ATHANASIUS SCHOOL
On behalf of the students, staff, and
myself, I thank the St. Athanasius
Community for all of its support
during the year. I wish everyone a
very relaxing, safe, enjoyable
summer. The school office will
reopen on Monday, August 27,
2007 at 9a.m.
Mrs. Lorraine Garone-Tesoro
Principal
NEWS ABOUT OUR
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
We have received $975,500 so far in
contributions
towards
our
Capital
Campaign.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
GENEROSITY!
REACHING-OUT COMMUNITY SERVICES
2334 BATH AVENUE BKLYN, NY. 11214
718-373-4565 WWW.REACHINOUT.ORG
FOOD PANTRY
HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED WITH GROCERIES FOR
THOSE WHO QUALIFY: LOW INCOME, ELDERLY,
DISABLED, UNEMPLOYED, ETC.
PANTRY HOURS:
MONDAY 1 PM – 5 PM
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
10 AM – 3 PM
FRIDAY (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
Thomas Neve, its Director, is a St. A’s Parishioner!
CANCER SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP
Every other Wednesday at 7p.m. at
Physique Fitness Club for Women
7005 13th Avenue
718-837-3711
AS WE ENJOY OUR SUMMER REST & VACATIONS, we
pray for all of those traveling our highways and skyways.
We pray for health and safekeeping, so we may enjoy
restful times with families and friends. We pray that we
remain mindful of our calling as Christians, and use every
opportunity we have to reach out and be Jesus to
someone.
PILGRIMAGES WITH DEACON DANTE
Please remember the following dates:
Saturday, October 13 – Sight & Sound – In the Beginning
Saturday, December 1 – Historic Bethlehem.
For information and reservation,
Deacon Dante 917-602-3793.
THE PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES in
Litchfiel, Connecticut is sold out. No more seats are
available and we are looking forward to a great day in
honor of Our Lady of Lourdes. Bus leaves St. Athanasius
at 8:30am. Please do not forget to bring your lunch. Our
next pilgrimage will take place on October 13 to Sight &
Sound in Lancaster. Even though this is a highly attended
trip we were only able to get 110 tickets. Deacon Dante
917-602-3793.
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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.
What choices were you faced with this week? Did your
faith in Christ affect your decisions? What choices do
you have coming up next week?
THURSDAY 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.
WAYS TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO DIED
The Tree of Life is an important symbol in nearly every culture.
With its branches reaching into the sky, and roots deep in the
earth, it is a link between heaven & earth as we remember our
loved ones.
WHY NOT CONSIDER DONATING A
LEAF OR STONE ON OUR ST.
ANTHONY-ST. JOSEPH TREE OF
LIFE? A gold leaf is available for a donation of
$1,800, a copper leaf for $1,000 and small stones
for $10,000. All memorials can be paid on an installment plan.
Please come in to the rectory and speak to Marie Skroly or Msgr.
Cassato to reserve your Tree of Life memorial.
SUNDAY BULLETIN & DEADLINES
The Sunday Bulletin must be e-mailed to our printer by 5p.m.
Monday. All announcements must be submitted in WRITTEN
form only (handwritten, typed, computer, fax, e-mailed, etc)
by 12 noon 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 FLIERS NEED TO BE
APPROVED BY A STAFF MEMBER, and MUST BE
SUBMITTED ON DISC or E-mailed ONLY. They can be emailed to [email protected] Faxed copies & hard copies
are not accepted.
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS WHO WILL BE
APPLYING TO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS THIS FALL
In order to apply to the 20 Catholic High schools in
Brooklyn and Queens, students in the 8th grade must take
the 2007 TACHS Exam. The TACHS (Test for Admission
into Catholic High School) will be given on Saturday,
November 10, 2007 at all 20 Catholic High Schools in
Brooklyn and Queens. For more information (including
registrat ion), visit www.tachsinfo.com or call 1-86661TACHS.
OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN IS POSTED ONLINE. You
can find a link to the site on our parish website
(http:StAthanasiusNY.tripod.com). The bulletins are in
Adobe Acrobat format. The exact address of the page is
http://www.parishesonline.com/scripts/hostedsites/or
g.asp?p=5&ID=10819.
July 22, 2007
U
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE!
St. A's needs to be in Bensonhurst for another 95
years! Our parish needs to still be going strong! If you
have any concern that the Pastoral Planning Council
needs
to
hear
about,
e-mail
them
at
[email protected] . Please remember that
you may not get a response except that they received your
e-mail. Solutions are not easily obta in ed un less we
h a ve p eop le to work on them!
OUR
BENSONHURST
CLUSTER
YOUTH MINISTRY
OFFICE
has a website. Visit http://brooklynym.tripod.com
To contact The Bensonhurst Cluster Youth Ministry Office
email [email protected]. By phone call 718-2594636. In person visit The Libutti Center at 2001 Bay Ridge
Pkwy, next to St. Dominic’s Rectory.
YOUTH GROUP AND YOUTH MASS FORTHIS MONTH!
The Bi- Monthly Youth Mass and group is coming up so
we invite all youth, 7th grade and older, to join us at 4PM
meeting in the schools auditorium on Sunday, July 15st.
followed by the youth mass at 6PM.
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE MASS IN OTHER
LANGUAGES THAN ENGLISH? At our recent Saturday
gatherings some parishioners questioned the church's
practice of celebrating Mass in other languages than
English. One of the important revisions of liturgy from
Vatican II was the restoration of the church's public
prayer to the language of the people. While Latin was
once spoken by all, the Romance languages, Italian and
Spanish being among them, began to replace Latin.
When Vatican II restored public prayer to the language of
the people, English was not the only language envisioned
by the Council. In many countries, not just the United
States, Catholics come from all over the world, gathering
around the Table of the Lord, a common meeting ground
expressing unity. Even though we speak different
languages around this Holy Table, we are still united
because we share faith in Jesus Christ. The goal of these
multilingual celebrations is to celebrate what God has
done for us in Jesus Christ. Here at St. A's we worship in
English, Italian, and Spanish. When we gather together
as one, we want to offer those whose first language is not
English the opportunity to enter into prayer using the
"language of their heart." People pray in the first
language. Just because a parishioner also speaks
English, does not mean they can pray as passionately in
English than their first language. Liturgy always connects
to our lives and in our lives, especially here in Brooklyn,
we speak many languages but the common
ingredient when using these languages is love- how God
loves us! Trying to make others feel welcome at our Table
involves sacrifice. When we sacrifice for others we
express love. Didn't Jesus do that for us on the Cross?
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
July 22, 2007
Attention the St. Athanasius Class of 1975
WAYS TO GET MORE
The St. A's class of 1975 is planning a reunion this fall.
OUT OF THE MASS:
If you are a graduate of the class of 1975 or know of
someone who graduated that year and would like more
Your guide to a richer experience.
information
please
contact
Robert
Braccia
at
#3 Sit in a different spot. A new pew might bring a
[email protected]
whole new perspective.
# 4 Ask a saint for help. Read about the saints and
We have all known the long loneliness and we have
their relationship with the Mass. You may find renewed
learned that the only solution is love
insight into and appreciation for the Mass as a whole, or
and that love comes with community. —Dorothy Day
for its individual parts. Pray to these saints and ask them
ARE YOU 18 YEARS OR OLDER? INTERESTED IN
to help you on your spiritual journey.
BECOMING CATHOLIC? WANT TO RECEIVE FIRST
# 5 Do some homework. The more we know about the
COMMUNION or CONFIRMATION?
If you are not
Mass, the more we can feel a part of it and appreciate it.
baptized, baptized in another Christian Church, or baptized
Obtain a book such as The How-to Book of the Mass
Catholic but have not received First Communion or
(Michael Dubriel, Our Sunday Visitor), which explains
Confirmation, you are invited to participate in The Rite of
the meaning behind different parts of the Mass. The
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) where new members
Catechism of the Catholic Church has very rich sections
are welcomed into the Christian community of St. A’s. If
on liturgy, the paschal mystery, and the Mass. Read
you believe that there is a unique way of living the Christian
especially nos 1066-1209; and 1322-1419
life in the Catholic tradition, which embraces all people and
all cultures, we invite you to explore our Catholic tradition
The Pastoral Planning Council
and discover if it is right for you. Classes begin in early
Thanks You!
September. You attend the 11:30a.m. Mass and class
To all parishioners of St. Athanasius Parish Who
takes place after Mass until about 2:30p.m. each Sunday.
Participated in the all the planning events over the last
To register, please call Fr. Ron D'Antonio on extension 13
8 months – Thank you all for your prayers and
of the rectory. You could find yourself on the journey of
contributions. We could not have had so many
a lifetime!
successful events without you! The PPC is taking the
summer off but we’ll be back in September to
LET US NEVER FORGET!
complete the planning process.
SEPTEMBER 11th will soon be here.
Thank you again… and… See You In
Did you know that it falls on the same
September!
day of the week as it did in 2001?
MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED AT
IL CONSIGLIO PARROCCHIALE
7:30p.m. marking its 6th Anniversary.
AMMINISTRATIVO
VI RINGRAZIA!
We all have our Sept. 11th stories and
A
tutti
i
fedeli
della
Parrocchia
Sant’Atanasio che
would like to compile them into a
hanno
partecipato
agli
eventi
negli
ultimi 8 mesi,
publication entitled NEVER FORGET:
-Grazie
per
tutte
le
vostre
preghiere
e per il vostro
ST. A'S PARISHIONERS RECALL &
aiuto.
No
avremmo
potuto
avere
tanto
successo
RELIVE THEIR STORIES FROM SEPT. 11, 2001, to be
senza
di
voi!
Il
Consiglio
Parrocchiale
Amministrativo
given out at mass that night. If you are willing, we invite
riposa per l’estate e ritorna a settembre per
you to submit your stories in an MS Word document via ecompletare
lo studio per il futuro della nostra
mail to: [email protected] In the RE section
parrocchia.
please put 9-11 Story. Your name and story will appear as
Di nuovo grazie... e...
you have written it. We ask you to please include answers
ci vediamo a settembre!!!!
to these questions in your story: WHERE WERE YOU?
WHO WERE YOU WITH, OR WHO WAS AROUND YOU?
¡EL CONSEJO DE PLANEAMIENTO
WHAT DID YOU SEE? WHAT WERE YOUR EMOTIONS?
PASTORAL DA LAS GRACIAS!
WHAT WERE YOU THINKING AND FEELING? If you
would like to participate, and do not have access to a
A todos los feligreses de La parroquia San Atanasio
computer, please call Pastoral Associate John Fruner
que participaron en todos los eventos del
(718.236.0124 Ext. 44) and other arrangements will be
planeamiento durante los pasados 8 meses. Gracias
made so we can get your story. We hope as many as
a todos por sus rezos y sus contribuciones. ¡No
possible will participate in this parish project.
THE
habríamos podido tener tantos acontecimientos
DEADLINE FOR YOUR STORY TO BE PUBLISHED:
acertados sin usted y sin su ayuda!.
SUNDAY JULY 29th. Any story received after the deadline
El PPC estará de vacaciones durante el verano, pero
will not be published due to printer deadlines.
estaremos de vuelta en septiembre para terminar el
proceso de planeamiento. Gracias y
Boy Scouts meeting resumes on
¡Nos Veremos en septiembre!!
Wednesday Sept. 5, 2007 at 7p.m. in the Parish Hall.
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ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH
Parrocchia Sant’Atanasio
Bollettino Settimanale
Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu’)
July 22, 2007
22 luglio 2007
XVI domenica del
tempo ordinario
PELLEGRINAGGIO A NOSTRA SIGNORA DI LOURDES
IN LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT. SABATO, 28 LUGLIO 2007.
POSTI TUTTI ESAURITI
Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA
Riflessione del mese di luglio
MESE DEDICATO AL PREZIOSISSIMO
SANGUE DI GESU`
TOLLERANZA DEI DIFETTI DEGLI ALTRI
Le manchevolezze proprie o altrui che non si ha
possibilita` di eliminare si sopportino con pazienza, finche` il
Signore non disponga altrimenti. Fa` conto che cio` puo`
riuscire piu` vantaggioso come una prova o come un
esercizio di pazienza senza la quale i nostri meriti hanno
ben poco pregio. Pero` devi anche per esse innalzar
preghiere a Dio, affinche` Egli si degni di aiutarti a
sopportare con serenita`.
Se il tuo simile, ammonito una volta o due, non si da` per
inteso, non entrar in controversia con lui: affida il compito a
Dio, in modo che si faccia la sua volonta` e si compia la sua
gloria in tutti i suoi servi. Egli sa opportunamente volgere in
bene anche il male. Tu, per conto tuo, cerca di usar
pazienza nel sopportare i difetti e le debolezze, quali siano,
degli altri; anche tu ne hai tanti e tante che gli altri sono
costretti a sopportare. Se non riesci a render te quale
vorresti essere, come potresti pretendere che gli altri
faciano a piacer tuo? Siam facili a voler perfetti gli altri,
mentre poi non sappiamo correggerci dei nostri difetti!
Vogliamo che il nostro prossimo sia ripreso severamente, e
non vogliamo essere ripresi alla nostra volta. Critichiamo
una larga liberta` negli altri, ma non ci rassegniamo se ci si
nega quello che chiediamo; pretendiamo che gli altri siano
vincolati da regolamenti, ma non lasciamo affatto che sia
maggiormente ristretta la nostra liberta`. Dal che si vede
chiaro quando raramente si usi la stessa bilancia per noi e
per il prossimo. Che se poi tutti fossero perfetti, quali
occasioni avremmo da parte degli altri di soffrire per amor di
Dio?
Tale e` l’ordine del Signore, affinche` si impari “a portare
i pesi gli uni degli altri”; perche` nessuno va esente da
difetti, nessuno riesce di troppo peso; nessuno basta a se`,
nessuno e` saggio a sufficienza per suo conto; bisogna
invece sorreggerci vicendevolemte, vicendevolmente
confortarci, e cosi` pure, aiutarci istruirci ammonirci. Quale
sia il grado di virtu` di ciascuno risulta piu` evidente nei casi
delle avversita`, casi che non rendono fragile l’individuo ma
ne manifestano la resistenza.
ESEMPIO; Dalla lettera di San Paolo Apostolo ai Galati:
Fratelli, se scoprite qualcuno di voi che sta commettendo
un errore, ebben, voi che avete lo Spirito di Dio, cercate di
riportarlo sulla via del bene. Ma fatelo con
dolcezza, vegliando su di voi, perche` anche voi potete
essere messi alla prova. Aiutatevi a portare i pesi gli uni
degli altri, e cosi` ubbidirete alla legge di Cristo. Se
qualcuno pensa di essere importante, mentre invece non e`
nulla, inganna se stesso. Ciascuno, piutttosto, rifletta sul
suo modo di vivere e cosi`, se potra` essere contento di se`,
lo sara` senza confrontarsi con gli altri. Perche` ciascuno
portera le consequenze di quel che fa.
PELLEGRINAGGIO A NOSTRA SIGNORA DI LOURDESin Litchfield, Connecticut. il prossimo sabato, 28 luglio si
terra’ il prossimo pellegrinaggio del Diacono Dante.
L’autobus parte da Sant’Atanasio alle ore 8:30 del mattino.
Messa celebrata alla grotta. Via Crucis all’aperto. (Vi
ricordiamo di portare il vostro pranzo). Diacono Dante 917602-3793.
PADRE PIO- 22 SETTEMBRE 2007 – questo e’ il
programma dell’annuale giornata che la nostra parrocchia
dedica a San Padre Pio.
9:00AM Messa in onore di San Pio
4:30pm – Santo Rosario di San Pio in Italiano e Inglese
5:30pm – Messa
6:30pm – Processione con la statua di San Pio.
Le relique saranno esposte tutto il giorno.
ASSISTENZA PASTORALE - Gentilmente informateci se
voi oppure qualche famigliare ha bisogno di una visita in
ospedale da uno dei nostri sacerdoti. Telefonare l’ufficio
parrocchiale al 718-236-0124 (interno 44) e date il nome del
paziente, il numero della stanza, ed il nome dell’ospedale.
Se la persona malata non puo’ venire in chiesa ad ascoltare
la Messa, uno dei nostri ministri puo’ portare la Comunione
a casa del malato.
MENTRE CI GODIAMO IL MERITATO RIPOSO ESTIVO
preghiamo per tutti quelli che quest’estate viaggeranno sulle
nostre autostrade e per “le strade del cielo”. Preghiamo che
restiamo sempre dei buoni Cristiani e che accogliamo tutte
le opportunita’ di mostrarci portatori di pace a tutti. Una
buona estate a tutti.
SIGHT & SOUND – teatro religioso – Vi informiamo che il
prossimo pellegrinaggio al teatro religioso di Lancaster si
terra’, sabato, 13 ottobre 2007.
Anche se questo
pellegrinaggio e’ molto richiesto dai nostri parrocchiani,
soltando 110 biglietti erano disponibili per lo spettacolo. Lo
spettacolo s’intitola In the Beginning, e si tratta della storia
di Dio e della creazione dell’universo.
PICNIC
St. Athanasius 7th Annual Parish Picnic
Saturday, September 15, 2007
11:00am – 6:00pm
at
Nansen Park in Staten Island, NY
Nansen Park’s private grounds have a covered pavilion and a shaded area with picnic tables.
Ample parking is available. The park opens at 10:30 and closes at 6:30.
Activities offered include softball, basketball, volleyball, shuffle board, horseshoes,
bocce ball, chipping green, sand box and playground.
Equipment, except for gloves, is provided.
To drive to Nansen Park - Once you cross the Varrazano Bridge,
take the Staten Island Expressway (US 278 West) to Exit 10, Victory Blvd.
Turn left at the light onto Victory Blvd. Drive 1.4 miles. Nansen Park is on the right.
To take the bus to Nansen Park - Meet in front of the church at 9:30.
The buses will leave promptly at 10:00 and return at approximately 7:00.
TEAR OFF FORM BELOW AND RETURN WITH FULL PAYMENT BY September 5.
TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AFTER THE MASSES ON SEPTEMBER 8 & 9.
* * * NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED INTO NANSEN PARK WITHOUT A TICKET. * * *
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name____________________________
Daytime Phone _______________
Address__________________________
Evening Phone _______________
WILL TAKE THE BUS
How Many
Adults
_______
Children 6 - 14
_______
Children under 6 _______
TOTAL
_______
X
X
X
X
WILL DRIVE OWN CAR
How Many
Adults
_______
Children 6 - 14
_______
Children under 6 _______
TOTAL
_______
X
X
X
X
Price Per Person
$45
$15
$ 0
=
=
=
=
Total
______
______
______
=
$______
Price Per Person =
$35
=
$10
=
$ 0
=
Total
______
______
______
=
$______
Saint Athanasius School – Honor Roll-Third Trimester
First Grade
Principal’s List
Sabrina Chionchio
Paolo Merisier
First Honors
Ashly Calderone
Anthony Giliberti
Guinevere Seaver
Jayme Martini
Salvatore Mollano Jr.
Second Honors
Brandon Bajue
Franklin Cortes
Victoria Cortes
Giovanni De Rosa
Diana La Mela
Christina Lo Monaco
Ralph Luccarelli
Sara Rose Mc Lemore
Mario Pinto
Juvanie Piquant
Julianna Rehberg
Kevin Salon
Nicolette Taranto
Justin Yip
Thomas Zapata
Second Grade
Principal’s List
Justin Gart6haffner
Elena Martocci
Jenna Fiordimondo
Robert Papandrea
Deandra Foti
First Honors
Njiamaze Nwabueze
Nicole Pelletiere
Gianni Contrera
Cosimo Luppino
Antonia Azzarelli
Second Honors
Alyssa Pinzon
Michelle Romano
Giuseppe Manfredi
Sabrina Conte
Rhiannon Thompson
Aaron Minchala
Emylia Benavente
Gina Lim
Robert Chopak
Alyssa Pena
Michelle Metcalf
Third Grade
First Honors
Anne Cebula
Gabrielle D’Angelo
Sarah Innamorato
Matthew Martocci
Pietro Riggio
Konrad Skubisz
Second Honors
Christie Alcindor
Estrella Bello
Molly Clark
Daniel Deacon
Zarin Hossain
Sophia Montemarano
Joseph Rinaldi
Kamila Skubal
Fourth Grade
First Honors
Regine Auguste
Gabriella De Rosa
Gabriella Fico
Jessica Yip
Second Honors
Veantz Cherubin
Gabriella De Meo
Brian Donovan
Joseph Gaito
Joseph Garthaffner
Abir Hossain
Jimmy Jarama
Martha Marin
Gabrielle Martinez
Regina Rehberg
Lindo Skoda
Fifth Grade
First Honors
Justin Chionchio
Colette Prideaux
Second Honors
Michelle Azzarelli
Christopher Cali
Emmanuel Casie
Jessica Delicati
Victoria Delly
Anthony Li Bassi
Alexa Mandaro
Julia Martocci
Ugonna Nwabueze
Michael Perretti
Jacqueline Rodney
Sixth Grade
Principal’s List
Patrick Eickman
Jasmine Li
Jessica Pinto
First Honors
Gabriella Castellano
Frank Fico
Amanda Innamorato
Second Honors
Michael Autovino
Toni Burke
Abigail Cherubin
Christopher De Meo
Izabela Suster
Joseph Tumino
Seventh Grade
Principal’s List
Meghan Clark
Daniel Echevarria
Cristina Li Bassi
First Honors
Christina Autovino
Zuzanna Napierala
Teddy Peretti
Sabrina Trelles
Second Honors
Eder Auguste
Vincent Brown
Melissa Caraballo
Christopher Cius
Stephanie Elnomany
Nicholas Ferrera
Johana Jarama
Nicola Krett
Wilson Mei
Bruno Merisier
Alexandra Shock
Nicole Sokol
Adrian Skubisz
Eighth Grade
Principal’s List
Anthony Auricchio
First Honors
Teressa Cali
Peter Hajec
Nelson Mei
Second Honors
Fermin Bello
Caitlin Donovan
Christopher Edgell
Mark Fronterre