CHURCH OF SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT TH AVENUE, BELLEROSE, NY 11426

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1 CHURCH OF SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT TH AVENUE, BELLEROSE, NY Week of December 18, 2016 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE MASSES Saturday - Christmas Eve - December 24 th 4:30PM - Church 4:30PM - Gregorian Hall 6:00PM - Church 9:30PM (Carols) - 10:00PM Mass - Church Sunday - Christmas Day - December 25 th 8:00AM, 9:15AM, 11:00AM and 12:30PM - Church (Please note there is no 5:15PM Mass) Parish Mission Statement: St. Gregory the Great Parish, established in 1936, is a welcoming Catholic community serving the people of Bellerose, Floral Park, and environs. Pursuing holiness through the Eucharist, we strive to live out Jesus Christ's mandate of service, evangelization, and establishment of justice for all. Embracing the diversity and talents of our members, we seek the participation of everyone on the journey.

2 Parish Staff: Msgr. Edward A. Ryan, Pastor Rev. William Dulaney, Parochial Vicar Rev. Johnson Nedungadan, Parochial Vicar Deacon Arthur Cutter Deacon Robert Zeuner Sr. Patricia Anglin, O.P., Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Ms. Lynn Alaimo, School Principal Mr. Bart Haggerty, Director of Music Ministry Msgr. Eugene A. Feldhaus, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Joseph Cunningham, Pastor Emeritus Mr. John Reh, Civil Trustee Mrs. Patricia Brandt, Civil Trustee Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00PM Sunday: 8:00AM; 9:15AM; 11:00AM; 12:30PM; 5:15PM Sunday in Gregorian Hall: 9:15AM (when Religious Ed Classes are in session) Weekdays Monday - Friday: 7:00AM; 9:00AM, Saturday Morning: 9:00AM Holydays: Vigil Mass: 7:30PM 7:00AM; 9:00AM; 12:00Noon Eucharistic Devotion: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place every Tuesday from the conclusion of the 9:00AM Mass until 10:30AM.. Contact Information: Parish Office: th Ave. Phone Fax Parish Website: saintgregorythegreat.com Parish stgregoffice@aol.com Mrs. Lois Brady, Parish Receptionist Miss Jennifer Kalin, Parish Receptionist Mrs. Patricia McMenamin, Parish Secretary Mr. Peter Varol, Parish Bookkeeper Office Hours: Weekdays 9:00AM - 7:30PM Saturdays 9:00AM - 1:30PM Sundays 9:00AM - 12:30PM Office of Faith Formation Gregorian Hall Phone Sr. Patricia Anglin, O.P., Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Ms. Kathy LaVache, Secretary Office Hours: Tuesday 10:30AM - 3:30PM Wednesday 10:30AM - 3:30PM Thursday 10:30AM - 3:30PM Sunday 10:15AM - 11:30AM St. Gregory the Great School Address th Ave. Phone School Website: sgtgschool.org Ms. Lynn Alaimo, Principal Mrs. Camille Gunning, Secretary Baptism: Baptism is celebrated on the Second Sunday of each month at 2:00PM and on the Fourth Saturday of each month at 12:00Noon. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment to meet with Deacon Zeuner. Sacrament of Penance: The Sacrament of Penance is offered each Saturday at 1:00PM. and at other times by appointment with one of our priests. Marriage: A couple planning marriage must make an appointment with one of our priests or deacons at least 6 months in advance of the marriage.

3 FAITH FORMATION FOURTH WEEK OF ADVENT Light four candles and sit for a moment in silence. Christ our Peace, Glow brightly in each moment. Enlighten our vision so that we can see beyond the trappings of the holidays. Relieve us, if just for a moment, of our worries and stress. We await Your coming with serenity. Amen Religion classes for children in Grades 1 through 8 attending public school are held on Sunday mornings following the 9:15AM Family Mass in Gregorian Hall. Diocesan Guidelines require two years of preparation for first Holy Communion. Children 6 years of age or older who have not been baptized must receive two years of instruction before receiving the sacrament of Baptism. In all cases, parents/guardians must make an appointment to speak with Sr. Patricia Anglin at the Office of Faith Formation RCIA - If you are an adult, 18 years or older and interested in completing your Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion) now is the time to register. Please contact Sr. Patricia Anglin at to make an appointment. ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULE THE ALTAR BREADS AND WINE which will be used at the celebrations of the Eucharist throughout the week of December 18, 2016, have been donated in loving memory of Irene Santora, requested by her nieces and nephew.. SAT. DEC. 17TH 5PM Alexis Torres, William Reid, Aaron Torres, Anthony Sosa SUN. DEC. 18TH 8:00AM Savannah DeJesus, Karalynn Lydon, Kirra Piere 9:15AM Fiona Clabby, Chloe Porter, Dyanna Robertson, Jessica Flynn 9:15(Hall) Mark Moritz, Angelo Barravecchio, Kristen Hill, Alana James 11:00AM Jazmine Bergancia, Joanne Bergancia, Judee Yanesa 12:30PM Carlos Guzman, Joseph Oropeza, Sebastian Quinteros 5:15PM Michael Sweeney, Kevin Calisto, Sean Sweeney, Gabriel Tanlioco THE FLOWERS that adorn our Altar throughout the week of December 18, 2016, have been donated in loving memory of Irene Santora, requested by her nieces and nephew. Altar Serving Schedule for Christmas and New Year s Day was mailed home.

4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Week of December 18, 2016 SUNDAY RCIA 11:00AM Green Room ATHLETIC ASSOC. 1:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall THEATRE GROUP 2:00-6:00PM Oak Room LESSONS AND CAROLS 3:00PM Church ALCOHOLICS ANON. OPEN 8:00PM Convent Basement MONDAY RECONCILIATION MONDAY 4:00-8:00PM Church BOOK CLUB 7:00PM Rectory Basement EMOTIONS ANON. 7:30PM Convent Basement TUESDAY ADORATION 9:30AM Church GOLDEN AGE LEISURE CLUB 12:00-4:00PM Oak Room ADULT CHOIR 7:30PM Church CHAMBER SINGERS 9:30PM Church WEDNESDAY THEATRE GROUP 6:00-10:00PM Oak Room ST. GREGORY S SCHOOL CHRISTMAS SHOW 7:00PM Gregorian Hall FOLK GROUP 7:00PM Church THURSDAY GOLDEN AGE GHT 12:00-4:00PM Oak Room YAMS 7:00PM Office Basement QIGONG 7:00PM Oak Room CILL CAIS 7:30PM Convent Basement FRIDAY ST. GREGORY S SCHOOL Closed for Christmas Vacation ALCOHOLICS ANON. STEP 7:00PM Convent Basement ALCOHOLICS ANON. CLOSED 8:30PM Convent Basement SATURDAY PENANCE 1:00PM Church FOLK GROUP 4:00PM Oak Room MASSES FOR THE WEEK Week of December 18, 2016 SUN. DEC. 18TH 8:00AM Josephine Vivirito 9:15 Members of the Purgatorial Society 9:15(Hall) Deceased Members of the Joyce, Quigley, Murphy & Fuisting Families 11:00 Sebastien, Stephan, Alix & Jocelyn Etheart, Hernando Diaz, Nora Lollo 12:30PM Fouad Ghobrial 5:15PM All People of the Parish MON. DEC. 19TH 7AM Fanny Vivirito 9AM Mildred & Robert Metzger TUES. DEC. 20TH 7AM James Toner 9AM Breslin & Kelleher Family WED. DEC. 21ST 7AM Anna Vivirito 9AM Quijano & Velayo Family THURS. DEC. 22ND 7AM Michael Vivirito 9AM James Toner FRI. DEC. 23RD 7AM Dave Casa (1st Anniv. Rem.) 9AM George DeHaven SAT. DEC. 24TH 9AM Lawrence Dowd REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: FOR THE SICK: Felicia Cardillo, Carole Colucci, Andrew Fittante, Sean McDonald, Mary Ann Ryan, Joan Barry, Michael Napolitano, FOR THE DECEASED

5 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 12/18/16 PASTOR S DESK This is wow. - GovernorAndrew Cuomo, inspecting the 2 nd Avenue Subway It may seem like something between idiocy and blasphemy to compare Andrew Cuomo to John the Baptist, but the Governor is acting very much like the Precursor these days. As we approach the conclusion of Advent on this Sunday of the Fourth Candle and the Gospel of the Annunciation to Joseph, New York City approaches - at long last - an Advent of its own. Admittedly, the period from the first proposal of a subway to replace the Second Ave. El to the line s opening is nowhere as long as the long Advent between the call of Abraham and Jesus birth, but to New Yorkers crammed into the Lexington Ave. subway it has seemed like an eternity. Cont. He is so excited that you can almost hear him crying out, Make ready the way of the Q train. Every signal will turn green, every switch will be aligned. And all riders will see it together. And if the bus driver in last week s column opined about the village of Kidlington that There is no wow-wow here, Governor Cuomo is emphatic that wow can surely be found under the streets of the Big Apple. But the biggest WOW of all is to be found in our church and in every church on Christmas night as we join the angelic chorus in singing out, Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace even as the Prince of Peace becomes present on our altar. In order to get the full WOW out of Christmas, we need to return to the message of the actual Precursor, Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand. To that end, our parish will join all parishes in the Metropolitan Area in observing Reconciliation Monday, tomorrow, December 19 th. We will have a priest hearing confessions from 4:00PM until 8:00PM. Come to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It will put you on the express track to a fulfilling celebration of Christmas. You might even leave the church thinking, Wow. That confession was really wow. With the first segment of the 2nd Ave. subway slated to go into operation by January 1st, Governor Cuomo has visited the project and walked the tunnel three times in recent weeks, anticipating the arrival of the first train as confidently as John waited for Jesus to appear at the Jordan. Thank you so much for your generous response to our Annual Maintenance Collection. The collection this year amounted to $29,105. If you walk past our parish convent, you will see your donations already at work in the renewed sidewalk.

6 RECONCILIATION MONDAY - Confessions will be heard in Church this Monday, 4:00-8:00PM. Come celebrate the Sacrament as we prepare this Advent for the coming of the Lord. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2016 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE 2016 INDIVIDUAL PENANCE Monday, December 19th 4:00-8:00PM Saturday, December 24th 1:00-2:00PM GIVING TREE - Thank you for your generosity on behalf of Hour Children, Bridge to Life, Providence House and our parish homebound. LESSONS AND CAROLS will take place today, Sunday, at 3:00PM in the Church. Please join us for our annual Lessons and Carols presentation entitled Joy Shall Come featuring our Folk Group, Adult Choir and Chamber Singers. Suitable for all ages, this presentation tells the story of Jesus birth using scripture, songs and carols of the season, both old and new. Doors will open at 2:30PM. Admission is free. ST GREGORY S SCHOOL NEWS: SCRIP Gift Card Fundraiser - Thank you to all who participated in this fundraiser. Christmas Raffle - Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50. The prizes are: 3rd prize - 10% of the proceeds, 2nd prize - 15% of the proceeds and 1st prize - 25% of the proceeds. The form is available at the back of the Church and at the School Office.. Please return the form to the School Office. Drawing will take place at the Christmas Show on Wednesday, December 21st. You need not be present to win. Walk-a-Thon - A very special thank you to the following corporate sponsors for their generosity in supporting our Walk-a-Thon: $50 Donations: The Bissram/Joseph Family Technical Packaging, Inc. $75 Donations: Atlantic Travel Barnes Gallery The Dindyal Family HQ4 Design $150 Donations: AL Scientific Aranda Plumbing Bellerose Beverage Farmers Insurance - Frank J. Capaccio Agency $200 Donation: Ehsan Family $250 Donation: Queens Village Dialysis Center MASSES Saturday - Christmas Eve - December 24 th 4:30PM - Church 4:30PM - Gregorian Hall 6:00PM - Church 9:30PM (Carols) - 10:00PM Mass - Church Sunday - Christmas Day - December 25 th 8:00AM, 9:15AM, 11:00AM and 12:30PM - Church (Please note there is no 5:15PM Mass) Saturday, New Year s Eve December 31st 5:00PM - Church Sunday - New Year s Day - January 1 st 8:00AM, 9:15AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM & 5:15PM - Church BAPTISM We welcome the newly baptized into our faith community. Justin Steven Centeno BOOK CLUB - The selection for the next meeting to take place this Monday, December 19th, at 7:00PM in the Rectory Basement, is After You by Jo Jo Moyes. The book is available at the Bellerose Library. SAVE THE DATE - GROUP DEFENSIVE DRIV- ING COURSE sponsored by St. Gregory s Holy Name Society will take place as a split class on Tuesday and Thursday, January 17th & 19th, 7:00-10:00PM, or a full day class on Saturday, January 21st, 9:00AM- 3:00PM. Forms with additional information are available in the December Gregorian and at the Parish Office. Cost is $45. Proceeds to benefit the 6th grade Patriots Baseball Team s Cooperstown trip.

7 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Prayer shawls are for those who are in need of comfort, to provide hope and healing to those who are most in need of a reminder of God s love for them. Prayer shawls and lap robes are available at no cost. There will be no meeting in the month of December; the next meeting will take place on Monday, January 30th, at 1:00PM. For more information on the Ministry or for a shawl or lap robe, please call Maria Altamuro at ST. FRANCIS PREP WINTER ACADEMY sponsored by the Diocese of Brooklyn will take place on four Saturday mornings: January 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th. Students can register for two classes. Period 1 is from 8:00-9:30AM and Period 2 is from 9:35-11:05AM. Students will have the opportunity to study selected topics in various fields, participate in group discussions and use the latest technology. The program is offered to students in grades 6 and 7. To apply, please register online at sfponline.org. FRIENDS KEEP HOPE ALIVE (Private Home Care) is run by the Sisters of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus, who will minister and care for the elderly in their own homes. Please call for additional information or to set up an appointment. POSITION AVAILABLE - Teacher Assistants needed for an early childhood (ages 2 to 5) center in Bellerose. If interested, please contact Nancy at or by - ourlittleangelscorp@verizon.net. MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP: ENCOUNTER JESUS AND SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS -Join Catholic Distance University s Allan Wright for this three-week online seminar offered January 23rd - February 13th. Explore the Holy Father s call and challenge to Catholics to live out our relationship with Jesus through the lens of a missionary in our everyday lives. Learn how every baptized Catholic can answer his call in their homes, families, Church and ministries to better know Christ and make Him known to others. Enroll today for $30 at cdu.catalog.instructure.com/ to register and use Promo Code CDU15BROOKLYN when prompted to qualify for the $30 rate. This course is offered for 1CEU (10 Living and Leading by Faith credit hours.) FOUNDATIONS FOR MINISTRY PROGRAM is a 10-week program that will be offered in the Spring 2017 at the following sites: St. Martin of Tours, Brooklyn, St. Mary Magdalene, Springfield Gardens and Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill. This program serves as a theological update for persons already in ministry, such as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, bereavement, parish committees, etc., or for those considering applying for the Lay Ministry.For information on this program, contact Lizbeth Ugarte at or pastoralinstitute@diobrook.org. THE CATHEDRAL CLUB ANNUAL DINNER will take place on February 9, 2017, at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. The Cathedral Club s work includes raising funds for Catholic high school scholarships throughout the Brooklyn Diocese. Club President Mark Cipolla announced that the keynote speaker will be Cardinal Dolan. For information, please visit the website cathedralclub.org. TRIPS THANK YOU to the Knights of Columbus, St. Anne s Council for the festive lights around our Church and grounds. GOLDEN AGE LEISURE CLUB presents:. Virginia Beach - May 21-25, This trip includes Colonial Williamsburg, Historic Jamestown, Yorktown and the Norfolk Naval Base; 4 night accommodations at the Sandcastle Ocean Front Hotel, 4 full buffet breakfasts, 3 dinners, guided tours of the Naval Base and much more. Cost is $681 single, $499 per person double or $455 triple. A $50 deposit is due now. For any questions or to reserve a spot, call Finbar at