PARISH STAFF REV. JOSEPH R. GIBINO, STM, PH.D PASTOR

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1 THE PARISH COMMUNITY OF HOLY TRINITY STREET WHITESTONE, NY (718) FAX (718) WWW: HOLYTRINITYRCPARISH.ORG PARISH STAFF REV. JOSEPH R. GIBINO, STM, PH.D PASTOR DEACON LENNY SCLAFANI MASS SCHEDULE VIGIL MASS SATURDAYS- 5:00 P.M. SUNDAYS 9:00 & 11: 00 A.M. 6:00 PM WEEKDAYS MONDAY SATURDAY 8:45 A.M. RECONCILIATION EVERY SATURDAY 11:00 12:00 NOON EUCHARISTIC ADORATION FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 9:30 A.M. 4:45 P.M. MS. DONNA SPOTO DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION (718) MICHAEL ZABROCKI MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR (718) MRS. FRAN MULHERN PARISH SECRETARY MRS. KRISTEN BARRIE PARISH BOOKKEEPER HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY STREET WHITESTONE, NY (718) FAX (718) MRS. BARBARA KAVANAGH

2 PAGE 1 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT MARCH 13, 2016 Baptism We celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism for infants once a month at 2:00 PM. No baptisms are celebrated during Lent. To make arrangements call Kathy Reddy at the rectory office. Communion Calls Please call the rectory to make arrangements for a priest or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to visit the homebound. Anointing of the Sick Please advise the parish office of your intention to be anointed at any Sunday or weekday Mass. Priests are also available to visit the sick at home for anointing. Marriage Couples must make arrangements for marriage at least six (6) months before their intended wedding date. Marriages are not celebrated on the First Friday of the Month. Parish Registration We welcome all newcomers to our community! Parish registration entitles parishioners to celebrate the Sacraments and funerals at Holy Trinity, and is necessary to receive sponsor certificates. Inquire at the rectory. Religious Education Program Grades K-8 Sunday at 10:15 AM Grades 1-8 Wednesday at 4:30 PM IN MEMORIAL WEEK OF MARCH 13, 2016 The Wine and Host are being offered In Memory of Joseph Marden from Joseph, Anthony, Donna and Joan. The Altar Candles are burning in Honor of Rachel Nardone (Celebrating her 91st Birthday) With Love from her Daughter Barbara The Sanctuary Lamp is burning in Loving Memory of Salvatore, Josephine and Connie Natole from Tina Natole, The Votive Lamp in Honor of Saint Anthony is for the Special Intentions of The Vetrano Family. ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS S ATURDAY, MARCH 12, :00 PM Jack and Robert Armento SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Lent Is 43:16-21/Phil 3:8-14/Jn 8:1-11 9:00 AM Paul Maltese 11:00 AM Robert Lohnes 6:00 PM Kevin Keane MONDAY, MARCH 14, :45 AM Eugene Clarke TUESDAY, MARCH 15, :45 AM Salvatore Cartolano WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, :45 AM Cialone Family THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 Saint Patrick, Bishop 8:45 AM Martha Palli FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016 Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:45 AM Bartol and Amalia Travaglia SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 Saint Joseph, Spouse Of The Blessed Virgin Mary 8:45 AM People of Holy Trinity Mr. and Mrs. Hirschhorn Lawrence D Anna Sophia Maldonado-Santos Marceliono Santos S ATURDAY, MARCH 19, :00 PM Frank Appello SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2016 Palm Sunday Of The Passion Of The Lord Lk 19:28-40/Is 50:4-7 Phil 2:6-11 Lk 29:14 23:56 or 23:1-49 9:00 AM Grace Herold 11:00 AM Gino Iacono 6:00 PM People of Holy Trinity (Purgatorial Society) the sick and the home bound: Kayla McBride, Florence Mottola, Josephine Oliveri, Alexa Hayes, Lorraine Callanan, Carmine & Pauline Falco, Maria Marinell, Peter Simonelli, Lawrence Burkart, Maria Madrizal,, Willie Rennie, Eileen Feretic, Lindo Garuffi, Jennifer Stone, Irene McCarthy, Gino Carpanini and Maria Mondell. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE For the Deceased Members of our Parish..

3 Every year on Good Friday, a collection is taken up in every Catholic church to support the people and places of the Holy Land. Christians of the Holy Land rely heavily on the help that comes to them during this special moment of the year. The Franciscans of the Custody of the Holy Land have the unique responsibility of caring for the Holy Places as well as caring for the Christians living in the Holy Land. It is important that we care for the Christians living in the Holy Land in order to maintain a Christian presence in a land that is filled with a majority Jewish and Islamic population. The following activities are made possible through our generosity and are carried out by the Franciscan Friars who are directly charged with the care of our sacred Christian sites. Faith, Memory & Culture The Holy Places Holy Land Franciscans staff and maintain the Holy places and shrines. This enables those who live in the Holy Land and those who visit to deepen their faith and their spiritual and cultural connection to Salvation history. Social & Charitable Activities: In order to assist Christians to remain in the Holy Land, including the poor and young couples, the Custody builds thousands of residential units. Additionally, they build senior care facilities. Medical assistance is provided for the needy. Educational & Scientific Activities: The Franciscans operate and support schools open to all, regardless of religion or nationality. They provide scholarships for students to prepare them to get jobs and remain in the Holy Land as part of living Catholic communities. Funds are distributed to young men studying to become Franciscan priests or brothers. Finally, Franciscan archaeologists pursue ongoing research at the Holy Places discovering historical artifacts. Pastoral Activities: The Franciscans provide pastoral care in 29 parishes in the Holy Land offering Worship, Christian Formation, youth and family programs. And Liturgical, Ecumenical and Communications Programs: The Franciscan Media Center tells the story of the Holy Land through multimedia distributed throughout the world in more than seven languages. The friars organize Liturgical Celebrations for the local Christians and Pilgrims and share with other Christian communities in the Holy Land in ongoing Ecumenical cooperation. Last year s Good Friday Collection provided support for the Holy Land in these ways: Provided emergency funds to the people in Syria and Iraq, supported 29 parishes, four homes for orphans, three academic institutions; Helped keep 16 schools open for over 10,000 pre-k through grade 12 students; Funded university scholarships for 295 students; Provided 398 homes benefiting Christian families; Helped rehabilitate over 100 homes for Christians families; Provided senior care facilities in Bethlehem and Nazareth; Created more than 1,500 jobs in the Holy Land Preserved 74 sanctuaries and shrines from the life of Jesus and the prophets; Supported over 100 men preparing to be priests or brothers. Thank you for all of your past support for our Christian brothers and sisters who suffer daily for our faith. Their continued living witness to the message of Jesus in the Lands where he walked inspire countless millions to persist in the faith. Please be as generous as possible this Good Friday and pray for suffering Christians everywhere. Everything we know about the husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus comes from Scripture and that has seemed too little for those who made up legends about him. We know he was a carpenter, a working man, for the skeptical Nazarenes ask about Jesus, "Is this not the carpenter's on?" (Mt 13:55). He wasn't rich for when he took Jesus to the Temple to be circumcised and Mary to be purified he offered the sacrifice of two turtledoves or a pair of pigeons, allowed only for those who could not afford a lamb (Luke 2:24). Despite his humble work and means, Joseph came from a royal lineage. Luke and Matthew disagree some about the details of Joseph's genealogy but they both mark his descent from David, the greatest king of Israel (Matthew 1:1-16 and Luke 3:23-38). Indeed the angel who first tells Joseph about Jesus greets him as "son of David," a royal title used also for Jesus. Since Joseph does not appear in Jesus' public life, at his death, or resurrection, many historians believe Joseph probably had died before Jesus entered public ministry. Some Facts about the Scrutinies How many are celebrated? Three are always celebrated. Even with children of catechetical age. Only the Bishop may dispense from one for a serious obstacle or two in extraordinary circumstances. Pastoral reasons alone are not sufficient. When are they celebrated? Sundays Masses on the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent are the proper days. When, for pastoral reasons these ritual Masses cannot be celebrated on their proper Sundays, they are celebrated on other Sundays of Lent or even convenient days during the week [RCIA, no. 146]. They may be celebrated outside Lent. This, however, requires permission of the Bishop in each instance. Everyone involved in liturgical ministry knows of the time and energy devoted to good celebration. Preaching is hard work and requires intensive preparation. The additional rites in Lent scrutinies and presentations with the elect, possible penitential rites with called candidates, celebrations of Penance, Stations of the Cross and other devotional prayers fill Lent with many extra duties and preparations.

4 MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 19-20, 2016 PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SERVE AT ALL MASSES DURING HOLY WEEK, ESPECIALLY AT MASSES WITH LARGE ATTENDANCE AND FEW MINISTERS SCHEDULED GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 26, 2016 WAY OF THE CROSS OVER THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE 5:00 PM (MARCH 19, 2016) Altar Servers: (3) Lectors: Bea Constantine, Debra Pouch E.M.H.C.: Nancy Rullo, Kathy Reddy, (3) 9:00 AM (MARCH 20, 2016) Altar Servers: Michael Donovan, Chloe Munoz (3) Lector: 2 Junior Lectors E.M.H.C.: Barbara Eivers, Jeanne Raffa, (3) 11:00 AM Altar Servers: Ashley Restrepo, (3) Lector: Cathie Sclafani, (2) E.M.H.C.: Andrea Gunther, Magaly Lohnes, Denise DeRosa 6:00 PM Altar Servers: Alejandro & Kiara Ramos-Bravo (3) Lector: Cathy Riordan, (2) E.M.H.C.: John Riordan, Andrea Albisano, Vanessa Bravo Starting at 10:00 St. James Cathedral- Basilica, 250 Cathedral Place (corner of Jay and Tillary Streets). The procession will stop at Ground Zero and will arrive at its final destination, St. Peter s Church, 16 Barclay Street, Lower Manhattan, at 1:30 PM. For more information call , - communionandliberation@clhac.com. Prayer Chalice for Vocations A Family Lenten Prayer Experience We are bringing back the program of family prayer for vocations with the prayer chalice. The purpose of the Chalice Program is to encourage families to pray and promote vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. The consecrated Chalice is a tangible reminder of this special intention for the Church. Each week at Mass, an assigned family is invited to take the gifts up at the Offertory Procession. At the end of Mass, the family is called by the priest to come forward to receive the chalice and a blessing. The family takes the chalice home and puts it in a place of honor. Each day for a week, during prayer time (morning, bedtime or at meals), the family prays for an increase and perseverance of vocations. If you are interested in hosting the vocation chalice for a week, please contact Fr. Joe or Donna Spoto.

5 Palm Sunday: March 19: 5 Pm Mass March 20: 9 Am Mass 11 AM Mass 6 PM Mass Holy Week Schedule Reconciliation Monday March 21; 8:45 AM Mass 9: Am Confessions 3-5 PM Confessions 7-9 PM Confessions Last Day for Confessions St. Fidelis Food Pantry is asking for donations of non-perishable food items. Please bring all donations of food to the vestibule of the church and place them in the food pantry basket. Thank you for your generosity in a time of need Bereavement Support Groups Good Friday: March 25: 8:45AM Morning Prayer 12 Noon Procession Stations of the Cross 3 PM Solemn Liturgy 8 AM: Mass 10 AM: Mass 12 Noon: Mass Holy Thursday: March 24 8:45 AM Morning Prayer 7:30 PM Mass of the Lord s Supper Adoration a Evening Prayer 11 PM Holy Saturday March 26: 8:45 AM Morning Prayer 7:30 PM Solemn Easter Vigil Easter Sunday March 27: No 6 PM Mass Please Note: No 6 PM Mass Sacred Heart Church, Bayside, NY, from 7:30-9:30 PM on the first Tuesday of each month. For additional information, please call Saint Luke s, Whitestone, NY, 7:00 PM on the 1st Tuesday of each month. For additional information, please call Sister Agliardi at Share the Faith Please join a small group for spiritual growth! Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio announced today that a comprehensive process of spiritual renewal will serve as a centerpiece of its evangelization efforts. This process, entitled ARISE Together in Christ, will be offered by RE- NEW International, and all parishes will have the opportunity to participate. Speaking on the announcement, Bishop DiMarzio remarked, RENEW s process represents a timely and well-suited response to Pope Francis call for a new evangelization. It provides an excellent means for bringing together clergy, parishioners, and all members of our Catholic community in an endeavor centered on the loving and healing message of Jesus Christ. ARISE Together in Christ offers a total renewal experience for the parish, spiritually transforming people through smallgroup faith sharing, materials for families with children, parish resources, and Christian social action. Because of the variety of ways in which people are engaged, ARISE fosters creating an evangelizing climate in the parish. Please plan to join us as we begin this program!

6 Want To Remember A Loved One Who Has Died? Or Honor Someone For a Special Event? Why Not Arrange To Have One Of These Beautiful Weekly Memorials For Them? Altar Breads March 18: Stations of the Cross Friday Evenings at 7:30 St. Luke s Way of the Cross Altar Candles Fresh Arrangement of Altar Flowers Holy Trinity Celebrates The Sacrament of Confirmation Special Needs Community: March 13, 2016 Religious Education and Academy Communities March 19, 2016 Sanctuary Candle Saint Candles San Damiano Cross The Name Of Person(s) Remembered & Requestor Will Be Printed In The Bulletin For Information On Any These Memorials Please Visit The Parish Office Or Call Extension 10 The Bridge to life is in need of: Cribs (no drop sides), Strollers, Car Seats (manufactured within last 5 years), High Chairs, Clothing: infant (3-6 mos), also onesies, sleepsacks, stretchies, hood towels, receiving blankets, maternity clothing, etc. For more information please call Getaway Bus Tours April 2 - Bucks County Scenic Tour & Luncheon April 22, 23, 24 - Nantucket Daffodil Festival Weekend May 7 - Gettysburg Tour & Luncheon May 18 - Samson At Sight & Sound Theater & Luncheon EARLY RSVP A MUST- Call Barbara Thank you to all who gathered for prayer and Adoration as requested by Pope Francis in this Year of Mercy. May we continue to reflect the mercy of the Father to the Church and World. THE MVP S AND VIP S NEXT MEETING TO BE ANNOUNCED New Members Always Welcome!! For information please call Tom Lynch The Mission is Very Possible as we see our Vision in Progress If you think you have a problem with Alcohol, come to an open meeting, 7:30 PM, Thursday Evenings, in the Rectory Basement please enter from the Rear of the Building). All are Welcome. If you need further information, please feel free to call Lee Como at

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8 HOLY TRINTY R.C. CHURCH Special Needs Mass Ministry Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Matthew 19:14 Holy Trinity offers a once-a-month Sunday afternoon Mass especially for families with special needs children and adults. While all are welcome to attend, this particular Mass will be a loving and open environment for those with special ministry needs to join us for the greatest Sunday family meal as we gather together around the table of the Lord. Special Needs Ministry Sunday Mass Schedule ==> Mass begins at 12:30 pm with hospitality to follow. Celebrant: Rev. Joseph R. Gibino February 21, 2016 March 13, 2016 April 17, 2016** **Mass Signed For further information please contact: Mr. Randy Robertson Special Needs Mass Ministry Coordinator via at strand94@aol.com OR Ms. Donna Spoto Director of Faith Formation Ph: holytrinityfaithformation@verizon.net Location: Holy Trinity R.C. Church rd Street Whitestone, NY 11357

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