OUR LADY OF GRACE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1 OUR LADY OF GRACE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH th AVENUE, HOWARD BEACH, NY Rev. Marc Swartvagher, Pastor Rev. Mr. Alexander Breviario, Parish Deacon MASS SCHEDULE Monday to Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Saturday Vigil at 5:00 pm., Sunday at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12 Noon & 6:00 p.m. PARISH OFFICE th Avenue Howard Beach, NY (718) fax (718) OUR LADY OF GRACE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CATHOLIC ACADEMY Mrs. Jeanne Antonino, Director Ms. Marybeth McManus, Principal st Street st Street Howard Beach, NY Howard Beach, NY (718) Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (718) / education jmaolgdre@gmail.com olghowardbeach@nyc.rr.com info@amcahb.org

2 January 20, 2019 MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, January 20, 2019 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3]/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 5:00 pm Paul Russo Saturday By Lina Iannone & Family Vigil Domenico Ameruso By Wife and Children Laura Ciaramella By Frank and Rita Perrotta Charlie Castelli By Michael Algarin John Lawler By Barbara Mergler 8:00 am The Adams Family By Luisi Family 10:00 am Mary and Gerard Kerins By Family 12:00 Noon People of Parish 6:00 pm Anna and Girolamo Teri By Daughters: Marie, Teri & Marion Monday, January 21, 2019-St. Agnes Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 2: :30 am Antonio Freitas & Diamantina Viera By Maria Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c [5]/Mk 2: :30 am Charles Castelli By Angela Breviaria Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 3:1-6 8:30 am Walter Sohl By Rolf Stahl Thursday, January 24, 2019 St. Francis de Sales Heb 7:25 8:6/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:7-12 8:30 am Al Strynkowski By Fr. Marc Friday, January 25, 2019 The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18 MASS INTENTIONS (cont d) Sunday, January 27, 2019 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/1 Cor 12: :00 pm Breeda Connolly Saturday By Collene Sherman Vigil John Vetere By Debbie Daab and Family Virginia Ladino By Vincent Antignani Stephen V. Marsalese By Anthony and Patty Glaviano Mary Haugen By Signorile Family 8:00 am Michael Napolitano By Modafferi Family 10:00 am Richard McAdam By Linda McAdam 12:00 Noon Richard and Joseph Cordo, Marie Cordo. Joseph Cordo, Sr. By Elayne Boccio 6:00 pm People of Parish MEMORIAL GIFT Second Week in Ordinary Time This week the Bread and Wine is in memory of MARY & HERMANN TRETTER Requested by Children The Angeles Bells on January 24, 2019 is in memory of GINA REA Requested by Children & Grandchildren WEEK OF JANUARY :30 am Stella & Vincenzo Dattolo By Giulia Sorbara Saturday, January 26, 2019 Sts. Timothy & Titus 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 [3]/Mk 3: :30 am Frank Perrotta By Carrozza Family

3 PARISH STAFF & DIRECTORY PARISH STAFF Pastor: Rev. Marc Swartvagher Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Anthony M. Rucando Parish Deacon: Rev. Mr. Alexander Breviario Director of Music Mr. Carlo Gallego Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Jeanne Antonino Directors of Youth Ministries: Steven and Gina Marie Eriquez Coordinators of the Ministry of Care & Service Mrs. Jeannie Ruvolo and Mrs. Kathy Pascarella PARISH REGISTRATION All parishioners must formally register at the parish office. Letters of recommendation, sponsor letters, etc., can be written for registered supporting parishioners. MISSION STATEMENT Our Lady of Grace is a faith-filled community, spanning many generations. Nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ, we accept Jesus invitation to Come, follow Me. As Christ s presence in the world, we continue to build our relationship with God through loving service to others. We strive to bring forth the unique gifts of our parish family and to spread the Gospel for the greater glory of God. Ministry/Group Altar Linens Society Altar Servers Bereavement CYO Basketball CYO Soccer Early Childhood Edu Folk Music Group Girl Scouts Lectors Men s Group Ministers of Holy Communion Ministry of Care & Service Music Director Rosary Society Scripture Sharing & Arise Youth Choir Youth Ministries Contact Information Deacon Alex AlexBnyc@aol.com Deacon Alex AlexBnyc@aol.com Dorothy Leocadi Sean Roberts Dr. Jerry Antonino olgsoccer.com Please call Rich D Auria almosthomemusic@hotmail.com Ann Antignani Jennifer Lynch Deacon Alex AlexBnyc@aol.com Deacon Alex AlexBnyc@aol.com Jeannie Ruvolo Carlo Gallego Millie Muller Carmella Dearing Steven Eriquez Mr. & Mrs. Steven and Gina Marie Eriquez Steven: Gina: EUCHARIST: WE CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENTS Sunday: 5:00 pm (Saturday), 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12 noon and 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm and by appointment BAPTISMS: MARRIAGE: Baptisms are held the second Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. Please call the Rectory to schedule an appointment with Fr. Marc Swartvagher to arrange the Baptism. Engaged couples must call the Rectory for an appointment at least SIX months prior to scheduling a wedding date. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Anyone who expects to be hospitalized may come for an Anointing of the Sick after the 8:30 am Mass on Saturdays. If it is an emergency, please call the Rectory.

4 WE PRAY WE PRAY TOGETHER The Holy Rosary is prayed every weekday before the 8:30 am Mass. Sundays Please see Mass schedule. (Sunday evening Mass is now celebrated at 6:00 pm.) The Rosarians meet every first Sunday of the month in the school hall after the 10:00 am Mass. Mondays Miraculous Medal prayers after the 8:30 am Mass Flame of Love Rosary from 7:30-8:30 pm. (Please use side door to enter church.) Tuesdays Italian Prayer Meeting is led by the Italian Prayer Group at 7:30 pm. (Please use side door to enter church.) Scripture Sharing takes place Tuesday evenings at 7:15 pm in the Convent building. Wednesdays Eucharistic Adoration takes place mornings from 9:15-11:00 am and evenings 7:30-8:30 pm Fridays Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed after the 8:30 am Mass Eucharistic Adoration on first Fridays 9:15-11:00 am Saturdays Rosary Procession takes place at noon. We process from church to the Lourdes Grotto behind the convent. Padre Pio devotion first Saturdays after 8:30 Mass. Rosary Procession - Every Saturday at Noon Join us as we pray the Rosary every Saturday at noon. We meet at the Cross in front of the rectory and walk to the Lourdes grotto behind the convent. Please join us in this wonderful expression of our faith! RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Do you have a desire to become a Catholic? Were you baptized a Catholic as a child, but did not celebrate the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist? Maybe now is the time to learn more about the Catholic Faith. Our Lady of Grace offers small group sessions that prepare individuals to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist during the Easter season. You are invited to participate in the process with your questions, insights, and faith stories in a warm, accepting environment. For more information please contact the parish office Mondays through Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm at or at olghowardbeach@nyc.rr.com. Eucharistic Adoration Hours Wednesday mornings 9:15-11:00 am Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm First Fridays from 9:15-11:00 am PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS (Parishioners will be listed on the Prayers and Intentions list for one month, unless the Rectory is notified by a family member to keep the name listed for a longer period of time.) Please pray for the sick of our parish: Bob Acosta, Adrienne Bell, Katherine Brown, Chris Bucca, Fr. Peter Coffey, Richard D Attile, Pat Dalia, Maria DiBartolomeo, Msgr. William Flood, Giuseppe Frandina, Christine Genzone, James Hantzepetros, Marie and Eddie Hoffman, Thomas J. Hurlman, Rosemarie Kelly, Suelle Levy, Victor Listorti, Anna Maffettone, Mary Maresco, MaryAnne McCauley, Lawrence McGowan, Eileen Monteleone, John Panzarella, Lena Pace, Dolores Pullara, Joseph Russo, Lucy Sabatino, Lee Sabella, Antonina Tambene, Debbie Tufano and Frank Zampaglione Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary rosary takes place Monday evenings in the Church from 7:30-8:30pm. (Please use side entrance of the church.) For more information: W E T I T H E Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure, will in return be measured out to you..luke 6:38 SUNDAY REGULAR COLLECTIONS Last Year vs. This Year January 14, 2018 $6,049 January 13, 2019 $4,698 Thank you for your generous support of our Parish! REMEMBER YOUR PARISH IN YOUR WILL Leave a legacy to Our Lady of Grace by including a bequest in your will. The following is suggested bequest language: I give $ to the Church of Our Lady of Grace at Avenue, Howard Beach, New York 11414, for general purposes or religious formation.

5 The Annual Week of Prayer and Christian Unity begins Friday, January 18 and ends on Friday, January 25. Let us join other Christian churches in our area as we remember the 2019 theme: Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue (Deuteronomy 16:2.) In recognition of this week of prayer and Christian Unity, we will present an evening of : Prayer & Song at Our Lady of Grace Church on Wednesday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm. This invitation is open to all Christian churches in our community. Please help us spread the word! Congratulations on a Job Well Done!: The following students from our parish achieved Honor Roll status at Kellenberg Memorial High School during the First Trimester of : William Hegarty Peter Manceri Kenneth Quigley Peter s Postles Men s Ministry Tuesdays 7:30 pm Calling all men! You are invited to join the men of Our Lady of Grace and St. Helen parishes as they read and discuss the upcoming weekend s Scripture readings. They meet every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 pm for Christian fellowship with a desire to deepen their understanding of faith and our belief in Jesus Christ. Meetings alternate between both parishes on a weekly basis. Please call Deacon Alex at: for their schedule and for more information. The St. John s University Speech and Hearing Center will be offering FREE speech and hearing screenings. Plese call the center at to schedule an appointment. The Speech and Hearing Center is locared at Union Turnpike in Flushing, OLG Ministry of Care & Service Street Normal hours of operation are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. Please call only during these hours of operation. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off in the cart located in the church vestibule or at the pantry during their normal hours of operation.. Scripture Sharing Come join us as we prepare ourselves with a reflection on Sunday s upcoming readings. We meet on Tuesdays at 7:15 pm in the convent building. If you have any questions, please call the rectory. Third Order Carmelite Introductory/ Information Meeting Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 11:00 am Community Room (Rectory Basement) Are You Being Called to be a Third Order Carmelite? The Lay Carmelites (Third Order) is a branch of the religious Carmelite Order of the Ancient Observance and is an association of lay people who choose to live the Gospel in the spirit of the Carmelite Order and under its guidance. Their charism is prayer, community and service. They seek God s will in the ordinary circumstances of every day life. A Lay Carmelite will participate in three years of formation and monthly community meetings before they make temporary promises (not vows.) If you are a practicing Catholic in good standing, at least 18 years of age and would like to find out more about becoming a Lay Carmelite, we invite you to come to our introductory/ information meeting here at Our Lady of Grace on Sunday, February 3rd at 11 am in our community room (rectory basement.) You can also view the Carmelite website at Relevant Radio is the Catholic Radio Station that helps people bridge the gap between faith and everyday life. Listen at home or in your car to 1430 AM radio.

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