SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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1 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MASSES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, June 1 Seventh Sunday of Easter Readings: Acts 1: Pt 4:13 16 Jn 17:1 11a 8:00 A.M. Joseph Cseri 9:30 A.M. Joseph Xuereb 11:00 A.M. Carmela & Domenico D Angelo 12:30 P.M. Domenico Matarese Filippo & Giuseppina Volpe Giuseppa Costanza - IACA Society Maria Console Carmela Erricis Salvatore DiMaria MONDAY, June 2 Easter Weekday Readings: Acts 19:1 8 Jn 16: :00 A.M. Joseph F. Crocitto 9:00 A.M. Marco Sisti TUESDAY, June 3 Easter Weekday Readings: Acts 20:17 27 Jn 17:1 11a 7:00 A.M. Sebastian LoGiudice 9:00 A.M. Kathy M. Culkin WEDNESDAY, June 4 Easter Weekday Readings: Acts 20:28 38 Jn 17:11b 19 7:00 A.M. Anna Tkach 9:00 A.M. Gloria Glaser THURSDAY, June 5 Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Readings: Acts 22:30, 23:6 11 Jn 17: :00 A.M. Adelina Iocco 9:00 A.M. Salvatore & Giovanna Cinquemani FRIDAY, June 6 Easter Weekday Readings: Acts 25:13b 21 Jn 21: :00 A.M. Ida Miozzo 9:00 A.M. Marie Salamone SATURDAY, June 7 Easter Weekday Readings: Acts 28:16 20, Jn 21: :00 A.M. Purgatorial Society Bill & Nora McKiernan Anthony Minieri Attilia Simicich 5:00 P.M. For the People of St. Francis of Assisi SUNDAY, June 8 Pentecost Sunday Readings: Acts 2: Cor 12:3b 7, Jn 20: :00 A.M. Holy Name Society 9:30 A.M. Michael & Mary Cilia 11:00 A.M. John & Ann Varady 12:30 P.M Antonina Roberto Iccari Mary Console Giuseppa Costanza Concetta Saraceni Adelina Iocco Carmela Erricis My Dear Parishioners, Something that stands out in today s Gospel is the emphasis Jesus put on the fact that he did the work the Father sent him to do. He did not do these things of himself, but because they were of the Father. Today s society tells us that when children reach a certain age they no longer have to do what their parents tell them. They, in effect, can do what they want. However, part of the job of parents is to teach their children about responsibilities they have, and how to deal with those responsibilities once they move on from the parents sheltering arms. In a similar way, one aspect of the ministry of Jesus was to show the disciples what their responsibilities would be once he had ascended to the Father. They would be expected to carry on the mission of building up the Kingdom of God. The first reading, which tells of the Ascension of Jesus into heaven, also shows that the early disciples did learn this lesson. They learned that they had to take responsibility to maintain the connection with the Father as Jesus had taught them. When the disciples returned to Jerusalem they prayed, the necessary first step in carrying out their mission. What prayer can do is broaden our horizons, broaden our vision and broaden our understanding of who we are and who the God who loves us is. Prayer prepares us to go out into the world and to do whatever is necessary to help build up the Kingdom of God. This may even include accepting suffering in the name of Christ. We will rejoice in these sufferings not in a fatalistic way, but we will rejoice because our pain will be constructive. Our pain and our rejection by the world can allow us to show what true love is. Even in the midst of rejection, we can be peaceful, knowing that we are Christians and following in the footsteps of Christ. We can look to heaven and say, Father, the hour has come. This hour is the hour when we are willing to accept the tasks which we have been given, to set aside the so called self, and to examine what God is asking of us. While we may reach a time when we feel we can be independent of the authority of our parents, we can never be truly independent of God. We never can reach an age when we do not need God. We can use the Apostles as models and set aside time for prayer. Then we can meet the world, accept the suffering it gives, and rest peacefully in the knowledge that we are glorifying the Father. Our task is to make known the name of Jesus throughout the world, to make known the truths he came to reveal to us. God Bless, Msgr. Maresca

2 Congratulations to Isabelle McNamara- Angel from our seventh grade. Isabelle competed in the Diocese of Brooklyn Oratorical Contest at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy in Forest Hills on Wednesday, May 28, Isabelle won First Place! We are so proud of her accomplishment. Great job, Isabelle! Our next registration for new families will be on Thursday, June 5 th from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please call the school office at to make an appointment and receive further detailed information. Tuesday This Week at SFA School: Student Council Breakfast Grade 8 vs. Faculty Game Wednesday Field Day at Our Lady of Hope for Grades 4-7 Pre-K Trip Grade 8 Trip Kindergarten Candy Day Lunch Thursday Registration It s not too early! Is your child going into the first grade next year? You can sign them up for Religious Education classes which begin September 28th. Remember in order to receive First Communion your child must have two years of instructions.. If you have a child beginning first grade in public school, it is time to register for Religious Education. Diocesan guidelines require two years of instructions prior to the reception of a Sacrament. If your child is already in the first grade and missed this year, call the Office of Religious Education to set up an appointment to discuss the options. Are you interested in being Baptized or complete your initiation by the reception of the Sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation for Easter 2015? Join the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults The RCIA is a process in which adults prepare themselves for the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) through study, discussion and discernment. Please contact the Rectory.

3 Beginning June 30th until September 1st there will be no 7:00 am mass. Church will be opened at 8:15 am instead of 6:30 am. 7:00 am mass will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd. THANK YOU To the Girl Scouts for planting the beautiful flowers in the planters in front of the rectory. Father s Day Envelopes are available at the doors of the church for anyone who did not receive them or need extras. Please enroll your Father, living or deceased, in the Novena of Masses that will begin on Father s Day and continue each day through the week. Please return the envelopes by Father s Day in any collection. Memorials for the Week of June 1, 2014 ALTAR BREAD For this week is donated in loving memory of Anthony Gaita Requested by Larry & Lucille Trischetti ALTAR WINE For this week is offered for Michele Parigi Requested by Rachel & Louis Langone ALTAR CANDLES Are dedicated to Giuseppe Todaro Requested by Maria Todaro & Family When going on vacation and you need to know the nearest Catholic Church, will assist you. Next weekend there will be a 2 nd Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign Please be as generous as your means allow. Enjoy the summer! Please Consider Remembering St. Francis of Assisi Parish in your Will.

4 Remember in your prayers all those in our parish who are sick, that they may find health and comfort: James Nunez, Vincent Wytak, Carol Ross, Rolondo Larrondo, Jeffrey Hyans, Josephine Costanza, Jessica St. Preux, Al Ciani, Alesha Moses, Elizabeth Quartuccia, Stephanie Stetz, Anthony Criscuolo, Kathleen Newton, Samantha Fabrizi, Nancy McCaffrey, Christopher Wojtalik, Marie Guerriero, Theresa Pacheco, William Goss, John Ross, Terri Kornalewski, Antonio Ciancio, Luke Pacheco, Vincenza Papa. Also remember in your prayers all the deceased of the Parish. Please remember to continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, diaconate, and married life. St. Francis of Assisi Parish Finances Thank you for your weekly contributions which pays our bills. Your sacrifice and generosity is much appreciated. The Collection/Donation for the weekend: May 24/25 $ Just a reminder to our envelope users to please mark the amount on the outside of the envelope. It is a great help to our counters. Also, if you are not using the envelope system and would like to please call the rectory. School parents are strongly encouraged to use the envelopes ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Financial Report for May 2014 Thank you for your continued support of our parish. As the nice weather becomes a reality, some may go away for the weekend. Please remember to catch up with your weekly offertory. Your attention in this matter is greatly appreciated and will help us to pay our monthly bills. May income: $41, May expenses: $42, Surplus or (Deficit): ($675.73) The theme this year is, When we Give We Share the Light of Faith. I want to express my appreciation and gratitude to everyone who has supported the appeal. Your sacrifices and prayers have been a wonderful support and have helped us to reach our goal and go over. Our goal is $44,615. We have pledged $44,830 and monies collected to this date amount to $29, This amount is from 133 donors. GREAT JOB! Please continue to honor your pledges. If there are some who did not pledge, please prayerfully consider if you are able to give at this time. Last years records show that we had 727 donors. It would be a great help to the parish if we could achieve that goal. Remember all monies received over goal come back to our parish 100%. Thank you again for the many sacrifices you continue to make to support this appeal. Please know that you are remembered every day in my prayers. God Bless, Msgr. Maresca

5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK June 1 - June 7 June 8 - June 14 Sunday, June 1 2nd Religious Retirement Fund Monday, June 2 1:00 P.M. Golden Age Msgr. Campbell Hall 2:30 4:00 P.M. Daisies Msgr. Maresca Center 2:50 3:50 P.M. Children s Choir Church 7:00 P.M. Adult Choir Church Tuesday, June 3 6:30 P.M. AA R/B 6:30 P.M. CYO Registration Msgr. Maresca Center 7:00 8:00 P.M. Girl Scouts Registration MMC Wednesday, June 4 6:30 8:00 P.M. CYO Registration MMC Thursday, June 5 4 5:30 P.M. Legion of Mary R/B 6:30 P.M. CYO Registration MMC 7:00 P.M. I.A.C.A. Church 7:30 P.M. Scripture Study RER 8:00 9:30 P.M. Knights of Columbus R/B Friday, June 6 2:30 6:00 P.M. Girl Scouts Msgr. Maresca Center 7:30 P.M. Awards setup Msgr. Maresca Center Saturday, June 7 9:00 11:00 A.M. Holy Name Setup MMC 5:00 9:00 P.M. Youth Group BBQ on the Great Lawn All Day Awards Setup Msgr. Maresca Center Sunday, June 8 Pentecost Sunday 2nd Collection Catholic Communications 8:00 A.M. Holy Name Society Church 3:00 P.M. Graduation Mass Monday, June 9 1:00 P.M. Golden Age Msgr. Campbell Hall 7:00 P.M. Adult Choir Church 6:00 P.M. Volleyball Pizza Party MMC Tuesday, June 10 6:30 P.M. AA R/B Wednesday, June 11 6:30 P.M. CYO Registration MMC 7:00 P.M. Baptism Class RB 7:30 P.M. Festival Meeting MCH Thursday, June :30 P.M. Legion of Mary R/B 7:00 P.M. I.A.C.A. R/B 7:30 P.M. Scripture Study RER 7:30 P.M. Homeowners Assn Meeting MMC Friday, June 13 7:30 P.M. Graduation Ceremony Church Saturday, June 14 3:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SFA Luau Schoolyard

6 There will be a Festival Meeting on Wednesday, June 11 th in Msgr. Campbell 7:30 P.M. All committee chair people and volunteers are asked to attend. All new volunteers are welcome and needed for the continued success of our parish festival. All St. Francis of Assisi Societies The Calendar Meeting will be held on June 18th at 7:30 p.m. in the rectory office. At that time a draft of the parish calendar will be reviewed. This year s festival is Saturday, September 27, 2014 HOLY NAME MASS & BREAKFAST MEETING Our next Holy Name Mass will be held on Sunday, June 8th, We welcome all men in the Parish to come and join us in celebrating the Mass and the fellowship of the Holy Name Society. Breakfast will be held immediately following the 8:00 am Mass in Msgr. Maresca Center. We hope to see you all there WINNERS for the Month of May First Prize: Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Loud Second Prize: Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Murtagh Third Prize: Miss Maureen Mullaney Congratulations!! Friday, June 6th is First Friday Exposition of the blessed Sacrament will take place after the 9 AM mass provided there is no funeral. Benediction will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 7th the 9:00 AM mass will be an anointing mass. All those who wish to receive the sacrament of the sick are asked to participate in this mass. All are invited to join us in prayer as we remember to pray for all those who are in need of God s healing power.

7 ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE MAY Sat. May 31 st 5pm Samantha Dee, Valentina Cracolici, Sal Demma Sun. June 1 st 8am Rei Sato, Nicole Pereira, Leandra Rodriguez 9:30am Anthony Ronacher, Lauren Staats, Joseph Todaro 11am Rocco Marchesona, Nikki McNamara, Nicholas Nebbari 12:30pm Caterina Gioino, Francesco DiMarco Dear Altar Servers, Please remember to hang up your robes when finished serving and keep the closet neat. Also, don t forget to sign in for serving your mass. I realize we are getting into the season where some of you are involved in other activities (sports, dancing, etc.) If you can t make your assignment, please try to change with someone. I ask all of you to please work with one another in this matter. Thanks again for all your service. Msgr. Maresca

8 Welcome New Parishioners We welcome those who registered in our parish during May, Frances Carnazzo Jonathan & Maura Hili Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized during the month of May, Matthew Louis Maldonado Victoria Marie Pizzolo Chase John Bonomo Vera Layne Howe Isabella Conlon Arden Moorea Geiger Purgatorial Society The following names have been enrolled in our Purgatorial Society for the Month of May, Please remember to continue to pray for their families. Sally Gaudiosi Salvina Ciaffei Attilia Simicich Milagros De Los Angeles Scharron Donna Marie Gingras

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