ELMHURST, NEW YORK 11373

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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) February 4, 2018 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time If you asked Jesus what he did while on earth, I believe he would say, preached and healed. Those were his missions. He had good news to share and a longing to convince his listeners of the truth of this gospel of love and freedom. He was moved because he saw them like sheep without a shepherd. The gospels are nothing other than documentation of Jesus efforts to preach the gospel! Paul shared Christ s ardor. He was entrusted with preaching to the Gentiles the truth of the Gospel, and he did all he could to convince them of his message. He says he became all things to all, to save at least some. He worked hard during the day so he could pay his own way and offer his message for free. He adapted himself to his audience their customs and ways of thinking so they wouldn t take offense at him, closing their hearts to his message. How many missionaries have used this same approach? Just think of the French Jesuits Sts. Jean de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues of the Great Lakes region, St. Junípero Serra in the West, or Mother Cabrini serving European immigrants on the East Coast. They learned new languages, ate new foods, and adopted new traditions to insert themselves into these cultures and share the gospel. They took a page out of Paul s book, becoming all things to all to save at least some. We are modern-day apostles and missionaries. Let s take a page out of Paul s book, and offer this gospel of hope and love to so many souls in need. Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

2 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 4, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday February 3 rd 5:00 pm Vittorio LaBruna Sunday February 4 th 8:30 am Deceased Members of Devaney Family 10:30 am Ascension Parish Rosary Society 12 Noon M. Sweeney 1:15 pm Maira Olivares (L) Flavio Cesar Flores Antolina Gonzalez Jessica Gonzalez (L) Emmanuel Gonzalez (L) Santiago Gonzalez (L) Joaquin Pacio Monday February 5 th St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr 7:00 am Rosa Liu (L) 9:00 am Tina Ngo (L) Tuesday February 6 th - St. Paul Miki & Companions, Martyrs 7:00 am George Willett 9:00 am Patrick Flynn Wednesday February 7 th Weekday 7:00 am Hailee Conrad 9:00 am Renato Galvez 7:00 pm Maria Marabe Mercy Rolly Thursday February 8 th - St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin 7:00 am Timothy Lackaye 9:00 am Robert J. Winnemore Friday February 9 th Weekday 7:00 am William Boetel 9:00 am Thomas Stenson Saturday February 10 th St. Scholastica, Virgin 9:00 am Joseph Cruz Mary & Francis Wieczkowski Romeo Marquez (L) Kendy Alcober (L) Nieves Pacana Arcadio Gonzalo Declaro Sr. & Jr. Minda Declaro Lynsander Declaro Minda Cagaanan Nerida All Souls in Purgatory COLLECTION(S) FEBRUARY February 11 th -Faith Formation February 14 th -Ash Wednesday February 18 th -Black & Indian Mission February 25 th -Fuel Offering LAST WEEK S CHURCH OFFERING January 28, 2018 $5, st Collection $1, nd Churches in Need Thank you for your continued support of this Parish. 5 th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day: Today we continue hearing about the first days Jesus spent with his disciples, healing those who are ill or possessed by demons. When he cures Simon Peter s mother-in-law, she immediately rises and serves her guests. She may not realize it, but she is providing an example to her son-in-law and his companions. She is showing what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. The call to be Jesus disciple is the call to serve. Introduction to the Liturgy of the Word: Our reading today progress from despair to hope. Job has lost his children, his livelihood, and his health. I shall not see happiness again, he mourns in his lament to God. In the Gospel, the whole town came to Jesus, bringing those who were ill or possessed by demons. They wait patiently, filled with hope. Undoubtedly, we can picture ourselves in both situations. When we are in despair, let us remind ourselves of the healing grace of Jesus. 2017, World Library Publications NOVENA TO SAN GUILLERMO Devotion Novena to San Guillermo Thursday, February 1 st to Friday, February 9 th at 7:00 p.m., concluding with Mass Celebration on Friday, February 9 th at 7:30 p.m. Main Celebrant: Rev. Jovito B. Carongay FEBRUARY 18, :30 a.m. Mass Main Celebrant: Bishop James Massa Bishop James Mass will be here on Sunday, February 18 th to celebrate the 8:30 a.m. Mass. All are invited. PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Please pray for the following parishioners who recently passed away. Keep them and their families in your prayers. Vicente Celis Susana Francisco Eternal rest grant them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. Please pray for the sick of our parish: Florence Madlambayan, James & Maryann League, Philomena O Connor, Ann Pryor, James Leung, Mauro & Ernesto Tan, Jose Panlilio Sr., George, Sandra P. Carvajal, Julissa Martinez, Joenel Codotco, Consuelo, Gaspar Balsamo, Rosette Au-Yeung, Joel Rivera, Susana Tasayco, Carmen Moredo, Elisa Marquina. 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 February 4 th February 10 th Altar Bread and Wine has been donated in Loving Memory for: WILLIAM ALIM ONG (D) Sanctuary Lamp will burn for: ELISA MARQUINA (L) READINGS FOR Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 11, 2018 Leviticus The leper will dwell apart, making an abode 13:1-2, outside the camp. Psalm I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, 32 and you fill me with the joy of salvation. 1 Corinthians Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. 10:31-11:1 Mark The leprosy left him, and he was made 1:40-45 clean. Altar Candles will burn in Loving Memory for: SUSANA FRANCISCO (D) Memorials are available, kindly contact Rectory Office. ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS in the Lower Church Hall Rosary Society Sun. 02/04/18 after 10:30 a.m. Mass Couples for Christ Sun. 02/04/18 2:00 p.m. L.C. Zumba Mon. 02/05/18 7:00 p.m. L.C. Spanish Prayer GroupTues. 02/06/18 5:00 p.m. L.C. Zumba Wed. 02/07/18 7:00 p.m. L.C. Spanish Choir Practice Wed. 02/07/18 8:00 p.m. L.C. Diocesan Choir PracticeThurs. 02/08/18 8:00 p.m. L.C. Zumba Fri. 02/09/18 6:30 p.m. L.C. Encountered Couples Fri. 02/09/18 7:30 p.m. L.C. Couples for Christ Sun. 02/11/18 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. February 12 th and February 26 th 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 MARCH 2 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, March 2, 2018, Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Celebration at 7:00 p.m HAIL MARY S Lower Church Hall March 3, 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. OUR LADY MARY MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACE Second Saturday of the month, February 10, 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. February 18; March 4 and March 18 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: March 4, 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 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 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 not baptized If child attended Religious Education classes at another parish a transfer letter is required For more information about registration and information on volunteering for faith formation, please contact Mrs. Maria Gallo, DRE at ext. 13 or at ascensionfaithformation1@gmail.com Financial assistance for Faith Formation is available. Kindly contact Mrs. Maria Gallo, DRE. EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA Inscripciones para el Programa de Educación Religiosa para el año escolar serán aceptadas en la Oficina Parroquial. La fe de bautizo se requiere como prueba de bautizo para los estudiantes de primera vez. Para más información en Español llame a la Oficina Parroquial durante el horario de día Para ayuda financiera con las inscripciones, contacten a la Sra. María Gallo, Directora. HORARIO DE ATENCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL Día: lunes a viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Noche: lunes, martes y viernes FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR Feb NO FAITH FORMATION MIDWINTER RECESS Feb NO FAITH FORMATION MIDWINTER RECESS March 4 - 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. LENTEN REGULATIONS In order to help us take part more fully in the season of Lent, the Church as established the following as minimal requirements for us: ABSTINENCE - Everyone 14 years of ago or over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday (February 14) and all the Fridays of Lent. FASTING - Everyone 18 years of age and under 60 years of age is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday (February 14) and Good Friday (March 30). This practice involves limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Light sustenance may also be taken on two other occasions during the day. EASTER DUTY - After they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, all the faithful are bound by the obligation of receiving Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during the Easter season, unless for a good reason it is fulfilled at another time of the year. By special indult, in the United States, the time period for fulfilling this precept has been extended to include the period beginning the First Sunday of Lent (February 18) to the Solemnity of the Trinity Sunday (May 27). BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN FAMILIES FEBRUARY 3 and 4, 2018 Next weekend, our brothers and sisters representing the Christian Catholic Families of Bethlehem will be selling Crucifixes, religious art work, and rosaries-all made of olive wood which is native to Israel and Bethlehem. Since tourism has greatly depleted, Christian families in the Holy Land, who depend on tourist, have been greatly affected. Sale of these goods will help them very much and also give you the opportunity to have something authentic from the Holy Land. Please browse and buy some articles. It is for a good cause and also a help to your personal devotion CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS To request a Contribution Statement for the year 2017, call the Rectory during office hours , leave your name and envelope number. The statement will be mailed to you once it is prepared. Thank you.

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