Church of Our Lady of Angels

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1 Church of Our Lady of Angels Rev. Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, VF, Pastor Rev. Jason N. Espinal, Parochial Vicar Rev. Arputham Arulsamy, Parochial Vicar Rev. Richard M. Lewkiewicz, Retired; in Residence Rev. Kenneth J. Calder, Retired; in Residence Deacon Edward S. Gaine Deacon Charles R. Hurley Arnold Fusco, Executive Assistant Tele: Rachid Murad, Director of Religious Education Tele: Margaret Jones, Pastoral Care Minister Tele: ext. 112 Soraida Puente, Spanish Ministry Tele: ext. 102 Holy Angels Catholic Academy th Street, Brooklyn, NY Mrs. Rosemarie McGoldrick, School Principal Tele: SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 20, 2019 A VISIBLE GOD We find it difficult to convey ideas to people unless we can actually show them something, demonstrate what we mean. God, who is invisible and truly beyond human understanding, apparently faces the same difficulty. People want to see, not just listen to an idea. So God gave us Jesus Christ, God made visible in the world. During these past weeks we have seen how Jesus was revealed as an infant to the shepherds and the magi, and then began his adult public life at his baptism by John. Today s Gospel reading tells us of his first sign, providing wine for the wedding guests at Cana. Of course, even Jesus, God made visible, was not always easily understood in his own day, nor is he even now. So we have to ponder what we see: the poverty and simplicity of his birth, his humility and openness before John the Baptist, his kindness and compassion toward people in their ordinary problems, such as running short of wine at a wedding. Yet it is in coming to know Jesus that we come to know God Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Rectory: 7320 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y Telephone: (718) / Fax: / Website:

2 WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish) & 12:00pm WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday-Friday: 6:45am, 8:30am & 11:45am Saturday: 8:30am SACRAMENTS: Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 11:00am - 12 Noon & 3:30pm - 4:45pm Thursday before First Friday of the month: 1:15pm - 1:45pm Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated at 12:30pm (English) and 1:45pm (Spanish)- on the Second Saturday of the month. And at 1:30pm (English)- on the Fourth Sunday of the month. Baptismal Preparation Class on First Saturday of the month -1:00pm. (English) Class on Third Saturday of the month - 1:30pm (Spanish) (Please bring child s birth certificate to interview). Anointing of the Sick Following the 8:30am Mass on First Saturday of each month. For an emergency, please speak to the priest on Duty. DEVOTIONS Recitation of the Holy Rosary Weekdays after the 8:30 AM and 11:45 AM Masses Miraculous Medal Novena Wednesday after 8:30 AM and 11:45 AM Masses Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday after 6:45 AM and 11:45 AM Masses Eucharistic Devotion After 11:45 AM Mass, Benediction at 1:00 PM PARISH SERVICES Al-A-Non - Meets in the Pine Room on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM. Please join us. Our Lady of Angels Human Resources Center & Food Pantry Located at rd Street. Telephone number is Hours of operation are Wednesdays, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners meet every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:45 PM in the Pine Room. Regular meeting follows at 8 PM. Our Lady of Angels Leisure Club The Club meets Thursdays at 12:00 PM in the gym and is open to all Men & Women 55 and over. All are Welcome. Sunday, January 20, 2019 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time SATURDAY, January 19th 8:30am Evelyn Marie Cooper and Kay Cooperchase (Birthdays) 5:00pm O.L.A. Parishioners (Fr. Espinal) SUNDAY, January 20th 9:00am Gloria Fusco/Gallo (Msgr. Noone) 10:30am O.L.A. Parishioners (Fr. Espinal) 12:00pm Felino Umbay-Rizalina (Special Remembrance) (Msgr. Noone) MONDAY, January 21st 8:30am Alexander MacDonald 11:45am Thomas D. Scully TUESDAY, January 22nd 6:45am William Garland Sr. & Jr. 8:30am Harold & Esther Walker 11:45am Wahiba Antaki (60th Anniversary) WEDNESDAY, January 23rd 6:45am Cora & John Duane 8:30am Eileen Maguire 11:45am Fr. Lewk (Prayers for Recovery) THURSDAY, January 24th 6:45am Schwendeman Family 8:30am Thomas & Lisa Kenny 11:45am Kathleen & Larry McGeeney FRIDAY, January 25th 6:45am Patrick J. McAndrews 8:30am Aurora Cruz & Lourdes Alfonso 11:45am Winifred MacGregor SATURDAY, January 26th 8:30am James Brody (Birthday Blessings) 5:00pm Helen L. Murphy (Birthday) SUNDAY, January 27th 9:00am Raymond Quartuci 10:30am Florencio Castillo & Gregoria Cisneros 12:00pm Edna Murphy (5th Anniversary) Offertory Gifts: Bread & Wine in honor of Thomas D. Scully

3 Dear Parishioners, This weekend our country observes the birthday of Dr. Mar n Luther King, Jr. His name is synonymous with the quest for racial harmony and non violent protests. While we Americans have made progress in civil rights, the effects of racism s ll linger in our society. It is our duty to do all we can to eradicate the sin of racism from our lives. Our novena, 9 Days for Life, will conclude on Tuesday, January 22nd, the 46th Anniversary of the Supreme Court s decision to legalize abor on in our country. Today, Sunday, January 20th, we will have adora on a er the 12:00pm mass with novena prayers and Benedic on at 1:00pm. On Monday and Tuesday, we will have the adora on following the 11:45am mass with prayers and Benedic on at 1:00pm. Next Sunday, January 27th, we will begin Catholic Schools Week and the observance will begin at the 9:00am mass. All are welcome to par cipate in the mass and tour the school a er mass. On Tuesday, January 29th, the members who par cipated in Arise will gather for a social, so save the date. Father Samy will return today a er a brief visit to his family in India. One of his sisters is a Religious who ministers in Zambia, Africa, and she has had a home visit a er three years. It was great that Father could get home to see her, but we re happy to have him back in his home away from home. Father Espinal will get a winter break beginning tomorrow and I ll get one in mid February. Let s pray for each other, Msgr. Kevin B. Noone

4 January 12th & 13th, ,972 Attendance: 968 January 13th & 14th, $9,763 Attendance: 998 Women s Book Club Next meeting will be on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Monsignor Cavanagh Room All are welcome! Come and enjoy a wonderful time. Purgatorial Society Patrick Clinton Elaise Gardner Philip Hourican Linda Hoydel Otto Hoydel Stephen J. Lucente Steven Pollard Margaret Turek May they rest in peace. Amen. Bay Ridge Singles Club of OLA Celebrating 17 years! Where singles meet other singles for dinners, brunch, socials, barbecues, walks, and one-day trips! Ages The book is Anything is Possible By Elizabeth Strout ******************************** Men s Book Club Next meeting will be on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7:30 PM in the Monsignor Cavanagh Room The book is The Wright Brothers By David McCullough Annual Catholic Appeal Status as of October 1st, 2018: Goal: $104, Pledged: $113, Paid: $108, Donors: 254 For a Free Newsletter, call May (718)

5 SAVE THE DATE ST. PATRICK - ST. JOSEPH CELEBRATION Show & Dinner SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2019 More information to follow Our Lady of Angels Youth Ministry January 18th 7:00-9:00pm Msgr. Cavanagh Room For more information, like us on Facebook: Our Lady of Angels Youth Ministry Catholic Schools Week January 27th - February 1, 2019 Sunday, January 27th 9:00am Mass in Our Lady of Angels Church Academy Open House: 10:30am - 1:00pm come tour our beau ful facility and join us for cake and coffee. Registra on open. Tuesday, January 29th Academy Open House 8:30am - 11:00am Registra on open. Wednesday, January 30th Academy Open House 8:30am - 11:00am Registra on open ALTAR SERVER: A JOB SO BIG ONLY A KID CAN DO IT Children in the 4th grade and higher are welcome to join. If you have been baptized, made your 1st Holy Communion and want to serve The Lord, PRACTICE is every Saturday, 9-11am in the Church. Flyers are at the church entrances. Sign-up and come join OLA Team Jesus Altar Servers! Thursday, January 31st President s Day performance by our 8th grade students 8:45am - 11:00am in the auditorium. Come see our students portray your favorite Commander in Chief from our first President George Washington, up to our current President Donald Trump. They will be reci ng speeches, performing skits of historical events and answering ques ons. All are welcome! Friday, February 1st Academy Open House 5:30pm - 7:00pm Registra on open.

6 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Where: St. Ephrem Spirituality Center 935 Bay Ridge Parkway (lower level-entance on the right) When: Monday evenings - Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, Time: 7:00pm. For further information, please call Sister Ann at the Center at Grief has no short cuts. It must be lived through. TAX YEAR 2018 For all those wishing to have a year end tax statement mailed to them, please call the Rectory and leave a message for Theresa O Daly, x123. Thank you. Advent Christmas Trees Once again, you put a smile on many a face for Christmas. The gifts were generous and numbered over a thousand. the receiving agencies are grateful. Such a beautiful time. Jesus comes to us and allows us to give to others. The packing of these wondrous gifts were done by Mary Lawler, Loretta Monahan, Tom Kramer and his scout troop, affectionately called the cavalry. Without their energy and stamina the job would be endless. The scouts come in and we rock. Up until the gathering of the gifts, Ann Carraher and Mary Stuart monitor the tree ornaments. We thank all who are involved and apologize for leaving any one out. God knows who you are. Deo Gratias. Wishing you all a blessed and happy New Year! Holy Angels Catholic Academy Dear Parishioner Families, Our communi es and world need leaders with a founda on in their faith and strong moral values. That s the goal of catholic educa on at Holy Angels Catholic Academy, where students find a nurturing, yet rigorous learning environment based in Christ s teachings. At the Academy, each child grows in meaningful ways, learning they are part of something much greater than themselves and feeling empowered to reach for their highest poten al. When our students go on to high school, they not only succeed academically, they also are viewed as compassionate, intellectually strong, faith-filled leaders. We recognize the cost of a Catholic educa on may be a barrier to realizing all these benefits. Our parishes are commi ed to working with each interested family to provide need-based scholarship support to make the Academy s tui on possible. Expand your knowledge of Holy Angels Catholic Academy by taking a tour and seeing what we offer. You will meet our dedicated faculty and familiarize yourself with the challenging academic programs and learning opportuni es available. To arrange a personal tour, please contact Principal Rosemarie McGoldrick at More informa on about the Holy Angels Catholic Academy experience can be found at holyangelsbayridge.org. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus. Sincerely yours in Christ, Rev. Msgr. Kevin B. Noone Pastor Our Lady of Angles Parish Rev. Gregory A. Stankus Pastor St. Andrew the Apostle Parish

7 The Diocese of Brooklyn s own NET TV is a cable network featuring news and information with a Catholic point of view. The network is available on Verizon FiOS Channel 48 in the New York metropolitan area and beyond, including Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Dutchess counties, all of Long Island, and southern Connecticut including Greenwich. It is also available on Time Warner Cable / Spectrum Channel 97 and Optimum Channel 30 within New York City. Viewers can also watch the programming live on NET TV s website at ******************************* Vocation Office of the Diocese of Brooklyn Join us on a Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Bishop Neil Tiedemann, Spiritual Director and Msgr. Kieran Harrington Chaplain March 7-15, 2019 For a brochure, contact: Prestige Worldwide Tours samantha@pwwtours.com The Vocation Office is pleased to announce two new programs geared for young men in Junior High and High School: THE JEREMIAH PROJECT This program is for high school boys who show some interest in vocation to the priesthood and/or college seminary. This program invites students to participate in a monthly overnight experience and share in the fraternity of our college seminarians. For more information: vocations@diobrook.org or call (718) FRATERNITAS This program is for middle school students (6-8th grade) dedicated to instilling Christian values in young men with the goal of fostering true Catholic Gentlemen. Our monthly encounters allow us to accomplish this mission through: prayer, catechesis, sports, and Sacraments. Where: Cathedral Preparatory School & Seminary nd Street, Elmhurst, NY When: Saturdays from 1:00 to 5:00pm. (Once a month) For more information: cbethge@cathedralprep.org or call (718) Journey Towards Healing Support Group for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Committed by Members of the Clergy Thursday Evenings in Brooklyn This group will be facilitated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The group will provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for survivors to share in similar experiences as they journey towards healing and wholeness. Weekly Topics Discussed will be: Coping Skills /Self Care Healthy Releases of Anger Goal Setting Preparing Testimonials How Faith Impacts One s Journey Men s Issues Impact on Relationships If you are interested, please contact Jasmine Salazar, L.M.S.W., Victim Assistance Coordinator at or Vacministry@diobrook.org

8 SERVICIOS A LA COMUNIDAD BIENVENIDOS A NUESTRA COMUNIDAD! Les invitamos todos los Domingos a la celebración de la Santa Misa a las 10:30AM Matrimonios Pedir cita con 6 meses antes de la boda. Visita a los Enfermos Llamar a la Rectoría para mayor información. Grupo de Jóvenes Los viernes dos veces al mes, dirigido por el padre Jasón N. Espinal Bendición de cumpleaños primer domingo del mes Intenciones para la Santa Misa Si esta interesado en registrar una intención para la Misa del Domingo de Enero hasta Junio Ven a la Rectoría en horas de oficina. Costo $15.00 Bautizos AVISOS PARROQUIALES Charla Bautismal El primer sábado de cada mes a la 1:00PM. en el auditorio de la escuela. Día de Bautizo El segundo sábado del mes a la 1:45PM y tercer domingo del mes a la 1:30PM. Requisitos: Certificado de nacimiento del niño Padrinos: *Importante* Deben tener los 3 sacramentos de iniciación cristiana: Bautismo, Primera Comunión, y Confirmación y si están casados debe ser por la Iglesia y ser practicantes de nuestra fe cristiana Estudio de Biblia y Oración Los días jueves a las 7:00PM en el Cavanagh Room Hijas de María Propósito: Imitar a nuestra Madre del cielo en la Humildad y Obediencia. Segundo encuentro sábado 16 de Febrero en la cafetería de la escuela de 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Devoción al Divino Niño Jesús de Praga Para todos los niños de 6 años en adelante, están cordialmente invitados a conocer mas de la infancia de Jesús. Apartir del 26 de Enero 2019 desde las 4:00pm hasta las 6:00pm en el Centro de San José y cada cuarto sábado del mes. Padres de familia interesados en registrar sus niños lo pueden hacer en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia después de la Santa Misa o en la Rectoría.