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1 CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION ELMHURST, NEW YORK Rev. Jovito B. Carongay, Jr. - Pastor Rev. Kyrian C. Echekwu - Parochial Vicar RECTORY th Avenue Telephone: FAX#: Website Address: Address: ascensionrcchurch@gmail.com RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Mon. through Friday Secretaria Bilingue disponible en Inglés y Español por el dia. MASS SCHEDULE SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday: 5:00 PM Vigil Sunday: 8:30, 10:30 AM & 12 Noon La misa en Español: 1:15 PM WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday - Friday: 7:00, 9:00 AM Saturday: 9:00 A.M. HOLYDAY MASSES: As announced in bulletin BAPTISMS English Baptism: 2nd Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM. English Instruction: Wednesday prior to the Baptism at 7:30 P.M. in the Rectory with pre-registration one month in advance of class Los Bautizos en Español: Por favor llame a La Rectoria. CONFESSIONS Saturday: 4:00 to 4:50 or by appointment MARRIAGES Please call the Rectory office for information and registration at least 6 months prior to the date of marriage. DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena: Following the 9:00 AM Mass on Monday ASCENSION PARISH CENTER rd Avenue Parish Center Tel: (718) Fax Number: (718) FAITH FORMATION Maria Gallo, DRE Please contact Rectory (718) ext: 13 ascensionfaithformation1@gmail.com MUSIC Peter Roland, Director of Choir/Organist (718) April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter (B) Acts 4:8 12; 1 Jn 3:1 2; Jn 10:11 18 At the center of his painting Hands of the Crucified, Renato Guttuso ( ) places the piercing reality of pain represented by the hand of Jesus. The dark reds, blacks, and blues give way to the brightness of the oranges, yellows, and whites. This choice of palate is purposeful. Death is depicted with the same palate as a sunset, when darkness closes in on the light. But then night gives way to the colors of the sunrise when new life springs forth. The brutal darkness that leads to his death is replaced by the light-giving act of the love of God. The Good Shepherd also shows the beauty of this lovefilled sacrifice. This is why the Father loves Jesus; because he lays down his life for us. He has the power to do so and does it freely. This is because the Shepherdʼs mission and vocation is centered on the good of the sheep. They are the center of his daily cares and concerns. Jesus tells us that you and I are the utter focus of his heart and life. You are worth it. It is a beautiful thing to be loved by someone. Imagine if this someone is God himself. As modern as Guttusoʼs painting looks, the artist honors a traditional symbol. Byzantine art often depicted the blood from Jesusʼ side falling into a chalice to connect the passion of Jesus with the eucharistic sacrifice. The artist does the same by showing the blood falling into a simple chalice with a host at its center. Fr. Mark Haydu, LC 2018 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO Printed in USA. Imprimatur: In accordance with CIC 827, permission to publish has been granted on August 2, 2017, by Most Rev. Mark S. Rivituso, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Permission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary to Church teaching is contained in this work. It does not imply any endorsement of the opinions expressed in the publication; nor is any liability assumed by this permission. No part of this work may be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken from New American Bible,revised edition 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. All Rights Reserved.To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call , or visit Liguori.org.

2 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 22, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday April 21 st 5:00 pm Gabor Montgomery (L) Sunday April 22 nd 8:30 am Eugene B. Barrins 10:30 am Peter & Louise Montana 12 Noon Robert Wines & Augie Rossi 1:15 pm Maria Garrovillas Monday April 23 rd St. George, Martyr; St. Adalbert, Bishop & Martyr 7:00 am Ace (L) & Bryce Cacho (L) 9:00 am Belizario & Mario Bermudez Tuesday April 24 th - St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest & Martyr 7:00 am Nerisa Nofies 9:00 am Aurora Tayamen (L) Wednesday April 25 th St. Mark, Evangelist 7:00 am Elmira Tanoy 9:00 am Oliver (L) & George Tan Thursday April 26 th Easter Weekday 7:00 am Tom M. Colago (L) 9:00 am Benjamin Canlas Friday April 27 th Easter Weekday 7:00 am Susana Francisco 9:00 am Edith Foss Saturday April 28 st - St. Peter Chanel, Priest & Martyr; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest 9:00 am Bobby Chu 2,000 HAIL MARY S Saturday, May 5, 2018 On Saturday, May 5, 2018 the 2,000 Hail Mary s will be meeting in the upper Church. All are invited to attend this monthly devotion to the Blessed Mother. HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE October 4 - October 15, 2018 (12 days) Fr. Jovito Carongay is hosting a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Israel and Jordan. The trip costs $3, per person and includes round trip airfare from JFK, hotels and meals. For further information please call Rectory Office or RTA TRAVEL COLLECTION(S) APRIL / MAY April 29 th -Catholic Home Missions May 6 th -Catholic Relief Services May 10 th -Ascension of the Lord LAST WEEK S CHURCH OFFERING April 15, 2018 $5, Collection Thank you for your continued support of this Parish. Fourth Sunday of Easter April 22, 2018 Introduction to the Liturgy of the Word: In the first reading, we hear Peter preaching about Jesus again. He uses the line from Psalm 118 The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone to describe Jesus. This becomes the refrain for the psalm. We then hear from John in the second reading and the Gospel, comforting us with the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd and us as the children of God. Let us consider the richness of these images as we listen to them today. 2018, World Library Publications S A V E T H E D A T E MAY CROWNING Wednesday, May 9 th 7:00 p.m. Mass Followed by Recitation of the Rosary and Crowning ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2018 (ACA) Ascension Goal $40,711 Our In-Pew/Commitment Weekend will be held on April 21 and 22. The work and services made possible through your donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal help people in Brooklyn and Queens in ways that no one parish can alone. We encourage everyone to prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2018 Appeal. Thank you. - - * * * CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA ANUAL 2018 Meta de la Acensión $40,711 Nuestra solicitación para la Campaña de este año sera tomada en la Iglesia el 21 y 22 de abril. Las obras y los servicios que se hacen posible a través de su donación a la Campaña Católica Annual ayuda a la gente de Brooklyn y Queens, en maneras que ninguna parroquia sola puede hacer. Les pedimos a todos en oración que consideren hacer una donación a la Campaña del Gracias. Please pray for the sick of our parish: Florence Madlambayan, James & Maryann League, Philomena O Connor, Ann Pryor, Mauro & Ernesto Tan, Jose Panlilio Sr., Lucrecia Panlilio, George, Sandra P. Carvajal, Julissa Martinez, Joenel Codotco, Consuelo, Gaspar Balsamo, Rosette Au-Yeung, Joel Rivera, Susana Tasayco, Carmen Moredo, Elisa Marquina, Maria Rubio, Joy Himalaloan, James Leung, Elie Fornilda, Clinton & Patricia Panday. Please call the rectory, , (or ascensionrc@aol.com) to notify us of any names that should remain or be added. The name(s) will remain on the Sick List for (4) weeks unless otherwise informed.

3 MEMORIALS April 22 nd April 28 th Altar Bread and Wine has been donated in Loving Memory for: EMMA & RODRIGO ROSADO (D) Requested by: Family Sanctuary Lamp will burn for: BELLA R. OCAYA (L) Birthday Requested by: Chona R. Ocaya Altar Candles will burn for: SICK & HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS OF ASCENSION CHURCH (L) Paschal Candle will burn in Loving Memory for: DEVANEY & McBRIDE FAMILIES (D) Requested by: Nora Devaney Memorials are available, kindly contact Rectory Office. ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS in the Lower Church Hall Couples for Christ Sun. 04/22/18 2:00 p.m. L.C. Zumba Mon. 04/23/18 7:00 p.m. L.C. Spanish Prayer GroupTues. 04/24/18 7:00 p.m. L.C. Zumba Wed. 04/25/18 7:00 p.m. L.C. Spanish Choir Practice Wed. 04/25/18 8:00 p.m. L.C. Diocesan Choir PracticeThurs. 04/26/18 8:00 p.m. L.C. Zumba Fri. 04/27/18 6:30 p.m. L.C. Encountered Couples Fri. 04/27/18 7:30 p.m. L.C. Cebu Group Sat. 04/28/18 6:00 p.m. L.C. Couples for Christ Sun. 04/29/18 2:00 p.m. L.C. SPANISH PRAYER GROUP Meet: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Church. All are invited. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL Reunión: martes a las 7:00 p.m. en el sótano de la Iglesia. Todos estan invitados. LECTIO DIVINA To enhance the knowledge, understanding, and practice of Lectio Divina. Praying of the day s Gospel and Centering Prayer will be the structure of each session. Meeting Dates 2 nd and 4 th Mondays of each month Rectory Basement from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 23 rd Due to vacation and Holiday schedule Lectio Divina will not meet in May. They will resume June 11 th and June 25 th. READINGS FOR Fifth Sunday of Easter April 29, 2018 Acts Barnabas reported to the Apostles how Saul 9:26-31 had seen the Lord on the way. Psalm I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of 22 your people. 1 John This is his commandment: that we may 3:18-24 believe and love. John 15:1-8 I am the vine, you are the branches. OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Every Wednesday there will be a Novena for Our Lady of Perpetual Help after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Every First Wednesday of the month there will be a 7:00 p.m. Mass in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. FIRST FRIDAY MAY 4 Vocations Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after 9:00 a.m. Mass. DEVOTIONS TO: OUR LADY OF FATIMA THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS THE BLACK NAZARENE First Friday, May 4, 2018 Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Celebration at 7:00 p.m HAIL MARY S Lower Church Hall May 5, Every First Saturday of the Month at 8:00 a.m. followed by 9:00 a.m. Mass. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Hail Mary s will resume until 4:00 p.m. (Month of May, meeting location upper Church.) OUR LADY MARY MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACE Second Saturday of the month, May 12, Recitation of the Holy Rosary immediately after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. CEBUANO MASS Every First and Third Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m. May 6 and May 20 LITURGY OF THE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. The group gathers in the front pews on the Tabernacle side. ASCENSION PARISH ROSARY SOCIETY Next Meeting: May 6, 2018 The Rosary Society gathers at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on the First Sunday of the month. Meeting and fellowship in the lower Church immediately following the Mass. All ladies and men are welcome.

4 FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION INFORMATION Faith Formation Classes are held on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Parish Center followed by the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The classes run from September through May. A new registration form MUST be completed for all present students as well as new students to attend our program. Parents must bring the following documents when registering: -Baptism Certificate -Birth Certificate if child/ren is not baptized; -If a child attended Religious Education classes at another parish a transfer letter is required. For more information about registration of if you would be interested in volunteering for the Faith Formation Program, please contact Mrs. Maria Gallo, DRE at Ext. 13 or at ascensionfaithformation1@gmail.com. Registration is at the Rectory during office hours. Para información en Español sobre Educación Religiosa para niños o adultos favor de llamar a la Oficina Parroquial al durante el horario de día. FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR April 22 - Class 8:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. followed by Mass 10:30a.m.-11:30 a.m April 29 - Class 8:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. followed by Mass 10:30a.m.-11:30 a.m May 6 - Class 8:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. followed by Mass 10:30a.m.-11:30 a.m I have called you by name, you are mine Isaiah 43:1 Is God calling you? Do you want to learn more about the Catholic Faith? Are you interested in becoming part of our Catholic family? The RCIA Process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process by which those interested in becoming a Roman Catholic Christian learn about our faith. Through interviews, classes and discussions, adults are prepared to accept the challenge of our baptism and encouraged to live the message and teachings of Jesus Christ. The RCIA process is also for those Catholics who have not been educated in our faith and have not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Communion. If you, or some one you know is interested in determining if God is calling you to be part of our faith community, please contact the Rectory office at to set up an appointment with one of our Priests.

5 PARISH REGISTRATION All persons/families should be registered in the Parish. Registering for the parish not only makes you more a part of the family of Ascension Church it gives a chance for you and your family to be counted. Registration forms are available at the entrance of the Church and at the Rectory Office. Kindly fill out the form and leave at the Rectory Office or in the collection basket. Thank you. REGISTRACIÓN PARROQUIAL Todas personas/familias deberán de estar registrados en la Parroquia. El registrarse le dará una oportunidad de ser miembros de la familia de la Acensión y ser contados. Los formularios de Registración están disponibles en la entrada de la Iglesia y en la Oficina Parroquial. Favor de llenar el formulario y devuelvalo a la Oficina Parroquial o en la colecta. Gracias. ROSARY MAKING MINISTRY Meet every 1 st and 3 rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the lower Church. All are welcome * * * MINISTERIO DE HACER ROSARIOS Reunión el primer y tercer jueves del mes a las 6:30 p.m. en el sótano de la Iglesia. Todos son bienvenidos. RETREAT FOR WOMEN IN SPANISH Saturday, May 5, :00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Ascension lower Church) Music by: Ministerio Inmenso Dios Cost: $10.00 per person and includes lunch For further information and/or to reserve Please contact: Angela Garcia RETIRO SOLO PARA MUJERES (en español) sabado 5 de mayo del :00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (sótano de la Iglesia Ascensión) Costo: $10.00 por persona almuerzo incluido Para más información contactar: Angela Garcia Cupo limitado/no niños ASCENSION CHURCH FLEA MARKET Sunday, May 13 th Sponsored by the Spanish Community 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. All proceeds from the flea market will benefit the Church. For more information or if you would like to volunteer, please call: IGLESIA LA ASUNCIÓN FLEA MARKET domingo 13 de mayo Patronizado por la Comunidad Hispana 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Recaudación para la Parroquia Para más información sobre donaciones o ser voluntario, llamar al:

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