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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 8, 2018 Second Sunday of Easter (B) Acts 4:32 35; 1 Jn 5:1 6; Jn 20:19 31 The painting The Embrace, by Pedro Cano, is a powerful image of paternal love and union. It recalls the historic moment when St. John Paul II, at the Mass of his elevation to the papacy, embraced his lifelong mentor, Stefan Cardinal Wyszyński. The painting is a moment frozen in time that represents something much bigger than the event that inspired it. The two figures are barely distinguishable. They seem to be fused, like two figures carved out of one piece of marble. It is the mutual love of giving and receiving that makes this exchange so moving. Indeed, it reminds us of the embrace of love we seek in this life from our loved ones as well as in eternal life. There is no distance between them, rancor, or questioning only the total happiness of being united with a friend. The popeʼs strong, broad shoulders are penetrated by the grasping hands of the one embraced. There is a clenching need to find security in the other. We all search for love, forgiveness, and for strength we do not find in ourselves. We wish our faith were stronger but, the truth is, we need to be constantly turning to God for his mercy. Yet, he is pleased to be our rock upon which we lean, the one we can touch in our doubt. Turn to him in need, for he is happy to save you from the trials of this life. He wants to be the risen one who restores our faith. He rejoices that we need him and return to him. 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 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER or SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY APRIL 8, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday April 7 th 8:00 pm Rufino Javier (L) Sunday April 8 th 8:30 am Deceased Members of McBride & Devaney Families 10:30 am Virginia Ngo (L) 12 Noon Maria Daulo (L) 1:15 pm Rafael Martinez Beatriz Peña Luis Amable Lara Jose Alfredo Hinostroza Jimenez Andres, Constantina & Juan Acosta Abigail & Bryan Campos (L) Grupo de Oración Inmenso Dios (L) Jose Machado Monday April 9 th The Annunciation of the Lord 9:00 am Eugene Barrins Tuesday April 10 th - Easter Weekday Angeles & Joventino L. Maranan 9:00 am Vilma Lao (L) Wednesday April 11 th St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr Benjamin Napiza Jr. 9:00 am Geraldo Salvador Thursday April 12 th Easter Weekday 9:00 am Geraldo Salvador Friday April 13 th St. Martin I, Pope & Martyr 7:00 am Deceased Members of Termulo Family 9:00 am Mattie Stetina Saturday April 14 th - Easter Weekday 9:00 am Teofista Leonardo Bernardino Rosita Tan Patrick John Mullins Abdallah Zammarieh Enrique Silvela Nestor Perez (L) Maria J. de Chavarriaga Gena Loremia Borja Orlando Villano Antonio Bacayon April 1 st April 8 th April 29 th COLLECTION(S) APRIL -Retired Priests -Fuel Offering -Catholic Home Missions LAST WEEK S CHURCH OFFERING Holy Thursday, March 29, $1, Good Friday, March 30, $1, April 1, 2018 $9, st Collection $2, nd Retired Priests Thank you for your continued support of this Parish. Second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy April 8, 2018 Divine Mercy Sunday was officially established in 2000 by Pope John Paul II to be celebrated each year on the Octave Day of Easter, the eighth day of Easter. Today we rejoice in the gift of God s mercy that Jesus offered to the whole world through his cross and resurrection. Let us thank God for that mercy and pray for the grace to extend that mercy to one another. 2018, World Library Publications 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. T H A N K Y O U... I would like to thank everyone who participated in our Second Annual Stations of the Cross Procession. A special thanks to the Passion Players, Committee Members, Marshalls, Lectors and Altar Servers. Also deserving praise to all in Salubong/Encuentro for their performance. Anyone and everyone, who helped no matter how much or how little, your hard work, effort, and love are truly appreciated. I hope to see everyone back next year. Easter Blessings! God Bless, Fr. Jovi 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. 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 8 th April 14 th Altar Bread and Wine has been donated in Loving Memory for: TEOFISTA LEONARDO BERNARDINO (D) Sanctuary Lamp will burn in Loving Memory for: TEOFISTA LEONARDO BERNARDINO (D) Requested by: Lia Bernardino Altar Candles will burn in Loving Memory for: NELSA SANTANA (D) 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. 04/08/18 2:00 p.m. L.C. Zumba Mon. 04/09/18 7:00 p.m. L.C. Spanish Prayer GroupTues. 04/10/18 7:00 p.m. L.C. Zumba Wed. 04/11/18 7:00 p.m. L.C. Spanish Choir Practice Wed. 04/11/18 8:00 p.m. L.C. Diocesan Choir PracticeThurs. 04/12/18 8:00 p.m. L.C. Zumba Fri. 04/13/18 6:30 p.m. L.C. Encountered Couples Fri. 04/13/18 7:30 p.m. L.C. Couples for Christ Sun. 04/15/18 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 9 th and April 23 rd READINGS FOR Third Sunday of Easter April 15, 2018 Acts The author of life you put to death, but God 3:13-15, raised him from the dead. Psalm Lord, let your face shine on us. 4 1 John Jesus Christ is expiation not for our sins 2:1-5a only but for those of the whole world. Luke Thus it was written that the Christ would 24:35-48 suffer and rise from the dead on the third day. 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. OUR LADY MARY MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACE Second Saturday of the month, April 14, 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. April 15; 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 T H A N K Y O U... Many thanks to all who helped with the Faith Formation International Food and Bake Sale. Your donation of time and goods is appreciated by all, especially all the students in the Ascension Faith Formation Program. Mrs. Maria Gallo, DRE FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION Faith Formation Classes are held on Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. at the Parish Center followed by the 10:30 a.m. Mass at the Church. The classes run from September through May. For more information about registration or if you would be interested in volunteering for the Faith Formation Program, please contact Mrs. Maria Gallo, DRE at Ext. 13 or at ascenstionfaithformation1@gmail.com. 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 8 - Class 8:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. followed by Mass 10:30a.m.-11:30 a.m April 15 - Class 8:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. followed by Mass 10:30a.m.-11:30 a.m April 22 - 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. ANNOUNCING 50/50 WINNER FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2018 Ms. Elmar Saniel $ Al Barbarino will be at: St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, st Street, Maspeth Sunday, April 22 nd : Masses 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Spanish Mass Sunday, April 22 nd : Spiritual Reflections with Music at 3:30 p.m. FOCUS: Do You Text God Al Barbarino is a Lay Franciscan with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, (the late Fr. Benedict Groeschel s Community) and is a member of the Knights of Columbus. Throughout the years in this apostolate, he has recorded CDs/Videos and traveled around the world. He speaks on our faith in a most practical, every day level. Through all the support of his recordings, he helps the poor and homeless, of the St. Padre Pio Shelter, Croatian Relief (Inter Outreach) and for the poor, wherever he sings. Al has worked in the NYC prisons for incarcerated youth as a counselor. Test Prep for the TACHS Exam (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools) St. Agnes Academis H.S., th Street, College Point, NY 11356, ; Monday, July 30 Thursday, August 2 and Monday, August 6-Thursday, August 9 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (girls & boys entering 8 th grade) $275.

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