March 11 th. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Parish. Fourth Sunday of Lent. St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr

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1 March 11 th Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Parish Fourth Sunday of Lent For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr

2 MARCH 11TH - FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT atà ä àç Éy à{x UÄxááxw i Üz Ç fàa fàtç áätâá U á{éñ tçw `tüàçü Saturday March 10th Lenten Weekday 5:30pm 7:00pm VIVA Antonello Cracciolo By Maria Angieri Raymont Gierii By Maria Wladyslawa & Pawel Klimek By Son & Family Jan Klimek By Brother & Family Lucy Santana (Aniversario de Bautizo) Franklin Fernández (Vivo, Cumpleaños) Sunday March 11th Fourth Sunday of Lent 7:30am Bella Buonocore & Rose Finn Antonio Cantone By Wife & Children 10:30am Holy Name Society 12:00pm HEALING Amelda Bueno By Ancheta Family 6:30pm Don Curran By Karen & James Bleakney Monday March 12th Lenten Weekday HEALING Arlene Piccolo For all Holy Souls in Purgatory By Marisol Tuesday March 13th Lenten Weekday Haven Hobbs Richard Martuscello (11th Anniversary) By Sister Wednesday March 14th Lenten Weekday Frances Motreuil By Daughter, Regina Rev. Dennis Farrell By Deacon Andy & Marchello Family Thursday March 15th Lenten Weekday Veronica R. Scott (Anniversary) By Son, Frank John T. Murphy (22nd Anniversary) By Kathleen, Juli, Jon & Emily Friday March 16th Lenten Weekday Lynn Cammaroto, SFO By Rachele Sannino John Catania By Wife, Josephine Sunday March 11th Fourth Sunday of Lent 11:00am 12:30pm Stefania Pliszka By Daughter, Zofia & Zielinski Family Jerzy, Anna, Kazimiesz Golebiewski By Wife & Children Mr. & Mrs. Louis & Frances Cirillo By Daughter, Christine Sunday March 18th Fifth Sunday of Lent 11:00am 12:30pm Benjamin Sergi By Wife Jan, Ludwika Dziewit By Daughter & Grandchildren Vincent & Florence Attanasio By children, Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren Saturday March 17th Saint Patrick, Bishop 5:30pm 7:00pm Helen & John Whalen By Daughter, Bernadette Mary & Ken Fennell Hernando Castillo By Luz, Adriana & Marta Castillo Rosa Madonna (Birthday in Heaven) By Children & Grandchildren Por los difuntos de la familia Santana-Franco José Carlos Baquerizo-Ambia Parte de la familia Sunday March 18th Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:30am 10:30am 12:00pm 1:30pm 6:30pm Altar Bread and Wine is offered this week in loving memory of John T. Murphy With love Kathleen, Juli, Jon & Emily For the People of the Parish Luigi Barillaro By Wife & Sons Thanksgiving to St. Joseph By Carollo Family Don Curran By Ricardo & Krystal Torres Filipino Mass Holy Souls in Purgatory By Danuta Wilk

3 Stewardship Collection for last weekend at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary- St Stanislaus B&M Parish Pray for the Deceased May They Rest In Peace Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis for March Formation in Spiritual Discernment That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels. Carmela Argento, Donald J. Machado, Mary Langelli, Geraldine Taormina, John R. Peña, Donald L. Curran, John R. Peña, John Morano * The intention of the Mass T

4 LETS DRESS OUR BEST TO GIVE THE LORD OUR SUNDAY S BEST! MARCH 11, TH SUNDAY OF LENT Why is the world the way it is? We all wonder that from time to time. Each successive generation projects rose-hued longing on the past and casts furtive glances at the impending future. We see forces beyond our control in nature and in the newspaper. The world is changing and we're being pulled out with the tide. In the face of this confusion, today's Gospel features one of the most oft-quoted Scripture verses of all time: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life." But if Christ has come, why is the world so challenging? Why is the world still -- to our eyes -- being carried off in a proverbial hand basket? Jesus' response is a deeply personal one. "This is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light." Patterns arise, habits are formed, and systems become engrained, but each is the result of an interconnected web of human choices. Where do we stand? Our answers, perhaps, vary from week to week, hour to hour, missed traffic light to spilled coffee to teenage child's rebellion. The world isn't perfect because we aren't perfect. Our parish is flawed because we're flawed. Our families need work because every one of us needs to be converted. Christianity is a process, not a destination! This Sunday, Jesus invites us to consider our own lives. Where in our own lives do we prefer darkness to light? What flaws are we trying to hide? Humbly acknowledge those places today. Ask God for the grace to be transformed. Share with your spouse or a friend where you'd like to improve this week. "Whoever loves truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God." 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal Troop 588 does it all! Hiking, Camping, Canoeing and Repelling. We meet in Nativity s Rectory on Friday s at 7:30pm. This is an opportunity for you and your son to Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Fish, Rappel, Camp-out, build Camp fires, make new friends and memories. For more information on scouting and how you can get involved call James Bleakney at (718) or (917) Society of St. Vincent de Paul gives back!! Nativity- St. Stanislaus shares in the profits. For each car, truck or van, running or not, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $50/$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle in their driveway that they would like to dispose of. Call the Society at

5 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal Goal: $58,850 Pledge: $60,837 Received: $59,822 % of Goal Received: % Reconciliation Monday March 26th Nativity-St. Stans Schedule will be 3-6 pm - English 6-9 pm - English, Spanish, Italian & Polish Confession is available in every church in Brooklyn and Queens from 3:00 9:00 PM PALM CROSS SALE $10 each Divine Mercy Catholic Academy Saturday, March 24th 4:30 pm to 7 pm Sunday, March 25th 7 am to sell out BEFORE & AFTER MASSES AT NATIVITY & ST. STANISLAUS Pre orders can be called into school by Wednesday 3/21/2018 by 3 pm #113 Crosses will also be available for early pick-up on Thursday 3/22/18 between 1pm and 5 pm & Friday 3/23/18 between 9a.m. & 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. & 5 Divine Mercy School Contribution Letters If you are in need of a contribution letter to file your taxes please call the Rectory at Please be sure to provide your name, telephone number and parishioner envelope number. Thank You! SAVE THE DATE - LUAU PARTY hosted by the Nativity BVM Columbiettes SATURDAY, MAY 26TH, 12 PM Nativity BVM Church Hall Tickets: $20 per person STATIONS OF THE CROSS During the Lenten Season we will conduct the Stations of the Cross in Nativity Church every Friday, Schedule is as follows: Spanish Stations: Friday 7:30 pm in Nativity Polish Stations: Friday 7:30 pm in St. Stanislaus Altar Rosary Society Monday, March 19, Noon Mass Meeting follows in the Church Hall St. Patrick & St. Joseph Celebration Golden Age Club Thursdays 12 pm - 3pm Next dates: March 22 Members: Free / New Members: $5 Join us for Refreshments, Bingo, 50/50 & More!! For more info please call: Joe Caruana Sunday, March 18th, 9am - 4pm In the Church Hall Clothing for men, women and children, records, homemade treats, holiday items, books, games, coins, pet stuff, leather goods, handmade items, household items, collectables, antiques, jewelry, toys, crafts, and so much more!! Raffle Tickets to win a $25 Stop & Shop Gift Certificate For more info please call: Maria Furca or Miriam Pinillo

6 El 17 de marzo se celebra el día de San Patricio, Patrón de Irlanda. VIA CRUCIS 4º domingo de la Cuaresma FLEA MARKET Domingo 18 de Marzo 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sótano de la Iglesia SE VENDERÁN BOLETOS PARA VARIAS RIFAS 30 DE MARZO PROCESIÓN DE VIERNES SANTO