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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 21-47 29th Street

Advent December 23rd 2018 The Solemnity of the

December 25th, 2018 PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION

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1 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH th Street ~ Astoria, New York The Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23rd 2018 The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Christmas Tuesday, December 25th, 2018 PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION (Parish Website) ~ (Main Telephone Number) ~ info@immacastoria.org (Main ) ~ (Fax Number)

MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY 7:00AM Weekday Mass 9:00AM Weekday Mass 5:00PM Sunday Vigil Mass SUNDAY Upper Church 7:00AM Low Mass (Mass Without Music) 9:00AM Family Mass 10:30AM High Mass (Mass with Choir)

2 MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY 7:00AM Weekday Mass 9:00AM Weekday Mass 5:00PM Sunday Vigil Mass SUNDAY Upper Church 7:00AM Low Mass (Mass Without Music) 9:00AM Family Mass 10:30AM High Mass (Mass with Choir) 12:00PM Spanish Mass/Español 1:30PM Contemporary Music Mass Lower Church 9:00AM Italian Mass/Italiano MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7:00AM, 9:00AM & 12:00PM MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Monday after the 9:00AM Mass, and at 5:00PM with Rosary and Evening Prayer. CLERGY Rev. Msgr. Fernando Ferrarese......Pastor Rev. Liju Augustine, CMI Parochial Vicar Rev. William A. McLaughlin....Parochial Vicar Dcn. Francisco Hernandez Dcn. Elkin Tamayo In Residence: Rev. Msgr. Charles Patrick Boccio Rev. Msgr. Vincent Fullam CONFESSIONS The Sacrament of Confession is available Saturdays from 4:00PM to 4:45PM. The languages generally available are English, Spanish and Italian. OTHER SACRAMENTS Baptisms Baptisms are celebrated monthly. Please call the Rectory for an appointment. Sick Calls Please contact the Rectory at any time. Only use the Emergency Number for cases of Extreme Unction (Last Rites). Marriages Please notify the Rectory at least six (6) months before the desired wedding date. Please check with the Church before contacting the Catering Hall. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday Friday 9:00AM 12:30PM / 1:30PM 8:00PM Saturday Sunday 9:00AM 4:00PM Office is Closed Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy Ms. Eileen Harnischfeger, Principal Religious Education Office (CCD) Mrs. Marylyn Crum, Director mcrum@immacastoria.org CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY MASS SCHEDULE The following is the Mass Schedule for The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) as celebrated on Monday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) and Tuesday, December 25th (Christmas Day): Christmas Eve 5:00PM: Family Mass with Nativity Pageant 12:00AM (Midnight): Traditional Solemn Midnight Mass Christmas Day 7:00AM (English): Low Mass (Mass without Music) 9:00AM (English): Missa Cantata (Mass with Music) 9:00AM (Italiano): Messa Cantata 10:30AM (English): High Mass (Mass with Choir) 12:00PM (Español): Gran Misa (Misa con un Coro) 1:30PM (English): Mass with Contemporary Music

3 The Nameless Virtue Having considered the Theological Virtues of Faith and Hope in the last two reflections (Faithful, 12/09/18) (Ultimate Concern, 12/16/18), one would naturally expect this essay to center on the third of the three Theological Virtues. This is a valid and true assumption. But the problem is what do we call it? What is its name? Even a child in elementary school knows that the names of these virtues are Faith, Hope and Love. But my hesitancy about that particular title is this: the word Love is grounded in the misuse of that word in our culture. Love is often confused with Erotic or Romantic Love. This Virtue is not that. It can also denote a feeling that is warm and cuddly. It is not that. Finally, it often stands for a desire to have and enjoy something, like when we say I love cereal. It is certainly not that. The problem is that, whereas English has the largest vocabulary of any Western language, it is utterly poor in describing the complexity of Love, especially when dealing with Christian Love. In Greek, by contrast, there are a number of different words that we would translate as love. There is Philia, which is the love that we find in family and in friendship. The city of Philadelphia is rightly translated the City of Brotherly Love (Sisterly as well!). The Greek word Eros is about the romantic and the erotic love that is very powerful and needs to be restrained and channeled if it is to avoid being destructive. Then there is the word Agape which is the kind of love that we are talking about. When we read the Greek text of the Bible, we find that in the phrase Love one another, the word used is Agape, not Philia or Eros. Let s just use the term Christian Love for this experience. What is Christian Love? This is as miraculous and necessary a virtue as Hope and Faith. It can be defined as: effectively willing the true good of the other while demanding nothing in return. A key word is effectively. This means that we do not only want the best for the other, but we work toward helping them to have it. As the Apostle James says: What good is it if you see a hungry person and you say, I hope you eat,, but don t work to get him the food he needs? It must also be the true good. It may be the apparent good that we praise someone, but maybe the true good is that he or she should hear the truth and not the praises that their ego craves for. The third element in Christian Love is that it is gratuitous. It cannot be a maneuver to get something. There cannot be an ulterior motive. If we do something good for someone in order to get something from them in return (now or later) it is not love, it is commerce. Oddly enough we love commercially very often in our dealings with God. We love Him because we want to get something from Him or we want Him to overlook something that we have done. It is a calculated action, not a free-will act of love. Usually, if we keep things secret (remember the Sermon on the Mount?), there is a good chance we are doing it simply because we love the person and want what is best for them. It doesn t matter that we get credit for it. The act of love is its own reward. One can see clearly that this understanding of love does not depend on feelings. While positive and good feelings do aid the accomplishment of this virtue, it does not depend on them. Christian Love requires a hard, thought through decision. One decides to love the other no matter what. When Jesus faced the redemptive sacrifice that would give us salvation, His feelings were not telling Him to go ahead so that He can feel good about Himself. His feelings wanted out from this sacrifice. But He overcame His feelings to make a decision to go with the Father s will: Thy will be done. Seen in this way, Jesus on the Cross is the essence of Christian Love. Now one may say to this that it seems almost impossible that anyone can so conquer their own desires and decide something that one does not truly want. This is correct. It is too much for our selfish, sinful selves that always seek what is best for the big Me. But with the grace of God, all things are possible. St. Paul (as usual!) put it best: I can do all things in Him who strengthens me. exäa `ÉÇá zçéü YxÜÇtÇwÉ YxÜÜtÜxáx

SUNDAY December 23 7:00AM For the People of the Parish (Pro Populo) 9:00AM Alfonso & Nina Farina 10:30AM Benedetto Zito 12:00PM Spanish: Daniel Salvador Matute, Belen Ocampo, Christopher Kambitsis

Conti SUNDAY December 30 7:00AM For the People of the Parish (Pro Populo) 9:00AM The Living & Deceased Members of the Mena-Munoz Family 10:30AM Anne Eiene 12:00PM Spanish: Angel Orihuela and Deceased

4 SUNDAY December 23 7:00AM For the People of the Parish (Pro Populo) 9:00AM Alfonso & Nina Farina 10:30AM Benedetto Zito 12:00PM Spanish: Daniel Salvador Matute, Belen Ocampo, Christopher Kambitsis 1:30PM Dante A. Kolipano Lower Church: 9:00AM Italian: Frank & Joseph J. Conti SUNDAY December 30 7:00AM For the People of the Parish (Pro Populo) 9:00AM The Living & Deceased Members of the Mena-Munoz Family 10:30AM Anne Eiene 12:00PM Spanish: Angel Orihuela and Deceased Family Members, Rosa Garay & José Chavez, Jenny Chavez Taboada 1:30PM Rev. Thomas Casey & The Casey Family Lower Church: 9:00AM Italian: Antonio Pietromonaco MONDAY 7:00AM 9:00AM 12:00PM December 24, Christmas Eve Thomas Petar Martinovic Virginia Arevalo (Anniv.) Gabriel Londono (13th. Anniv.) MEMORIALS THE BREAD & WINE are donated this week in loving memory of Irene & James Dunne, requested by the Boot Family. TUESDAY December 25, Christmas Day The Masses celebrated today are offered for the intentions of the Celebrant, the living and deceased members of our Parish family, those visiting with us, our benefactors, and all your special intentions. WEDNESDAY December 26 7:00AM Vincent Gallo 9:00AM Rev. James Carmody 12:00PM Amparo Londono THURSDAY December 27 7:00AM Sgt. John Reale 9:00AM Annette & Doug Fletcher 12:00PM Anton & Mary Ann Pace (56th. Wedd. Anniv. Remem.) FRIDAY December 28 7:00AM All the Souls in Purgatory 9:00AM Jose L. Reyna, Jr. 12:00PM Gino LoFrano THE ALTAR CANDLES are donated this week in loving memory of John Caggiano, requested by his nieces and nephews. THE FIRST SANCTUARY LAMP is donated this week in loving memory of Nicholas Marchisella, requested by his wife Barbara. THE SECOND SANCTUARY LAMP is donated this week in loving memory of Veronica Franco, requested by her family. Please pray for all the faithful departed, especially Antonio Vicente Stanicich Rocco D Angelo Maria Ferriggi Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. PLEASE KEEP THEM ALL IN YOUR PRAYERS SATURDAY December 29 7:00AM The Purgatorial Society 9:00AM Antonio Carattoni 5:00PM Patrick & Barbara Ruggiero

CHRISTMAS PLANTS & DECORATIONS Envelopes have been placed around the church for those wishing to donate flower/plants in memory of a deceased loved one or as a gift to the church for the holiday

All those who participated in the sanctuary Christmas decorations, either in the memory of a deceased loved one or as a gift to the Church, will be remembered at all the Masses on Christmas Day.

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Crum, Marconi & Pasquale Families Nicholas & Edward Gentilella Agnes & Joseph Glynn, Mary & William Joyce Carmelita LaCovara Domenico, Margaret, Victor & Nancy LaCovara Louise LeGoff & Raymond Bihan

5 CHRISTMAS PLANTS & DECORATIONS Envelopes have been placed around the church for those wishing to donate flower/plants in memory of a deceased loved one or as a gift to the church for the holiday season. The donation is $ Please return the envelope as soon as possible to permit the printing of names in time for Christmas. All those who participated in the sanctuary Christmas decorations, either in the memory of a deceased loved one or as a gift to the Church, will be remembered at all the Masses on Christmas Day. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2019 DAILY LOTTERY RAFFLE The Knights of Columbus Council is starting their 2019 Daily Lottery Raffle! The ticket price is $20 for a full year of drawings. There are various holidays during the year when the prizes are higher than usual! If you want to purchase a ticket, please contact John at Christmas Plants and Decorations Donated in Memory of: Giovanna & Joseph Camenzuli Anthony Caruana Edward & Mary Casey & Family Calogero, Mari & Carolina Colletta, Margherita & Bernardino Petruso Crum, Marconi & Pasquale Families Nicholas & Edward Gentilella Agnes & Joseph Glynn, Mary & William Joyce Carmelita LaCovara Domenico, Margaret, Victor & Nancy LaCovara Louise LeGoff & Raymond Bihan Donato, Margaret, Connie, Carmelita, & Daniel Leoci Malachy McGurran Angelo & Josephine Mifsud Amedeo & Phil Piacere Dino, Virginia, John Sr., Mary & John Jr. Porcari Anna & Giuseppe Rotolo Concetta & Saviour Sultana Sweeney & Tonkin Families Tabone & Mifsud Family Maria Tenebruso Letty & Elvia Trivino Stella & Stanley Zmijewski Gift of My Church: Bernadette McDougall Nelly Serna

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 21-47 29th Street ~ Astoria, New York 11105 The Second Sunday of Advent December 9 th, 2018 The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Wednesday, December 12 th, 2018 PARISH CONTACT