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1 421 St. Aloysius R. C. Church November 22, 2015 Page Two CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK CODE: (PC) Parish Center (CH) Church (NH) Nursing Home (OP) Out of Parish (PG) Parish Grounds (RE) Rectory SATURDAY - November 21 8:30 AM Stephanie & Willis Urban VIGIL: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 5:00 PM Jennings, McCrann & Brady Families 7:30 PM Faithfully Departed Luis Cardenas (Spanish Language) SUNDAY - November 22 - Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 7:30 AM John (Jack) Crosson 8:30 AM (Korean Language) 10:15 AM Vincent & Sally D Amico 12:15 PM Ethel Bauer 3:00 PM (Korean Community) MONDAY - November 23 8:00 AM Alfonso Magli Sunday November 22 9:30 AM Korean Community (9:30AM-4PM) (PC) Monday November 23 8:00 PM AA Weekly Meeting (PC) Tuesday November 24 8:30 AM Miraculous Medal Novena (CH) 7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group (PC) Wednesday November 25 7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group (PC) Thursday November 26 TUESDAY - November 24 8:00 AM William Fallon Jr. WEDNESDAY - November 25 8:00 AM Ryan Hyland THURSDAY - November 26 9:00 AM Mary Sugrue FRIDAY - November 27 8:00 AM Robert C. Meade SATURDAY - November 28 8:30 AM Carmela Alfieri & Mary Anton VIGIL: First Sunday of Advent 5:00 PM Showky Kaldawy 7:30 PM Luis Felipe Rodriguez (Spanish Language) SUNDAY - November 29 - First Sunday of Advent 7:30 AM William Fallon Jr. 8:30 AM (Korean Language) 10:15 AM Norman Malwitz Sr. 12:15 PM Felice Malfi 3:00 PM (Korean Community) A signifies the person remembered at this Mass is deceased. St. Anthony Rose Alfonso Magli Requested by Alice Magli Friday November 27 Saturday November 28 7:30 AM Saturday Morning Prayer Group (CH) 9:30 AM Food Pantry (9:30AM-11AM) (PC) 4:00 PM Confessions (CH) Sunday November 29 9:30 AM Korean Community (9:30AM-4PM) (PC) Sacred Heart Rose is offered this week for Prayers Answered Sanctuary Light O Regan & Foley Families Requested by Catherine O Regan Altar Rose Anna, Bernardo, Lillian & Marco Frisone

2 421 St. Aloysius R. C. Church Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Page Three Fr. Rene s Letter Dear friends, Today, we join the whole Church in celebrating this feast of Christ the King, the King of the Universe. Yes, I am a King, says our Lord Jesus to Pilate. Prophet Daniel announces him as the Son of Man, whose dominion is everlasting, and whose kingship shall not be destroyed. The Book of Revelation proclaims him as the faithful witness, the first born of the dead, ruler of the kings of the earth, the Alpha and the Omega, the almighty One. Undoubtedly, the most authoritative proclamation of Christ s Kingship comes from his own mouth. In that most solemn moment during his trial before Pilate, he says unhesitatingly, Yes, I am a King. Before the highest civil authority in Palestine Christ proclaims his Kingship, and in the most formal manner. Moreover, bound in chains, powerless, and in the midst of the unspeakable humiliations of his passion, he proclaims himself King. Pilate is uncomfortable before Jesus, who is the Truth, and not prepared to look at the mirror that Jesus is holding up to him. Unwilling to listen to the truth, he cannot accept the Kingship of Jesus. Jesus is a King who serves not one who rules. Are you prepared for the eternal King, whose Kingdom is no borrowed kingdom? Prepared to invite Him to direct and govern you entirely, your memory, intellect, will, emotions? Ready and willing to follow His path of love? Let us consider the Thanksgiving Mass to be a key part in our Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday, November 26, Please make sure to mark your calendars so as to be able to join in our parish Thanksgiving Mass at 9:00am. In this joyful and vibrant liturgy, we will celebrate and express our profound gratitude to God, who loves us more than we can imagine. And within the Mass, we will have a blessing of food and wine. Next Sunday, the Season of Advent begins. A season of waiting, watching, and wondering. And a season of promise. Of new life, of a prayerful and humble trust in God. At every Vigil and Sunday Mass during the Advent Season, we will ask volunteer families to carry the lighted Advent Candle during the entrance procession and place it on the Advent Wreath candle holder that is located in the sanctuary. Many, many thanks to all those gave their time, talent, food, assistance, and strength to the wonderful installation of the new pastor. Richly blessed by the eternal Shepherd, the celebration was a celebration of a joyful and serving Church. Special thanks especially to the Spanish Charismatic community who prepared the auditorium, decorating it, putting out the tables and chairs and arranging them beautifully, and restoring it. Thank you all! Thank you! And from the "So you think English is easy column?" 1. The bandage was wound around the wound. 2. The farm was used to produce produce. 3. The dump was full and had to refuse more refuse. 4. We must polish the Polish furniture. 5. He could lead it but could not get the lead out. Peace, Fr. Rene

3 421 St. Aloysius R. C. Church November 22, 2015 Page Four STEWARDSHIP A WAY OF LIFE WEEKLY OFFERING FOR NOVEMBER 14 TH /15 TH: $6, CHILDREN S JUG: $ 7.01 VOTIVES: $ POOR BOX: $ TOTAL MASS ATTENDANCE FOR NOVEMBER 14 TH/ 15 TH : 828 Thank you for your continued generosity and support. For Advent we have made available, THE MAGNIFICAT ADVENT COMPANION. This booklet contains readings, reflections and prayers for Advent. Please take one this weekend. All we ask is a donation of $1.00 per copy to help defray the cost. Place your donation in the contribution basket located next to the booklets. We will celebrate a special Mass at 9AM on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26 th. We strongly encourage our parishioners to begin their Thanksgiving Day celebration with the most appropriate sign of our giving thanks to God - the Holy Eucharist. There will be a special Blessing of the bread and wine you will use at your Thanksgiving Dinner. So, please remember to bring your bread and wine to Mass to be blessed. Please note that on Thursday, November 26 th (Thanksgiving Day) there will be no 8AM morning Mass. The only Mass for the day will be at 9AM. (This form of blessing can be used before your family s Thanksgiving Dinner) Bless, O Lord, this fruit of your good earth, and the work of human hands. It comes to us through your grace and the loving care of many people. May we who eat this food be joyful today for it is a sign of your greatest gift: your Son Jesus who redeems us in faith, and your Holy Spirit who unites us in hope. Let this gathering be a taste of your kingdom where all things are transformed by love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen 5:00PM - M. Peterson, M. DelPonte, A. Reed 7:30 PM - J. Vivar 7:30AM - F. Krupski, C. Smith, W. Lang 10:15AM - J. & M. Baumann, R. Lee 12:15PM - L. Rovegno, N. & U. Malwitz 5:00PM - J. O Byrne 7:30PM - M. Sosa 7:30AM - F. Rau 10:15AM - A. Hsi 12:15PM - Sr. Francis Marie 5:00PM - A. Apaza, V. Voigt, J. Ciciliato 7:30PM - J. Trejo, A. Herrera, X. Zurita 7:30AM - J. Lara 10:15AM - J. & T. Arias 12:15PM - G. Sanchez, M. Descorbeth, A. Baklajian Third Announcement Jon-Michael Agli & Candice Look, :30PM St. Aloysius Church

4 421 St. Aloysius R. C. Church November 22, 2015 Page Five St. Vincent de Paul Society - Outreach Office Next Food Pantry: November 28 th 9:30AM-11AM Today as we celebrate Christ the King, may we open the door of our heart so wide that we may listen to the voice of Jesus calling us to help build his kingdom here on earth. On Monday we hope to deliver Thanksgiving food to over seventy families within the community. We are so very grateful to those who support our work and wish all a Blessed Thanksgiving. Giving tree starts next weekend PLEASE PRAY FOR All our SICK AND HOMEBOUND especially, Alfredo Alvaro, Hans Berglund, Bruce Brown, Rose Cangialosi, Paolo Cavalle, Madeline Corno, John Cossman, Tom Farley, Lillian Fernandez, Karla Guerra, Sophie Hogan, Agnes Howard, Paul Kalafatic, Rosemarie Kokis, Judi LaRocca, Judith McAdams, Graviel Palacio, Nicholas Pedone, Jace Quinn, Ana Helen Quiroz, Rosa Pauca Quiroz, Gene Rivera, Justin Seims, Gene Tesoriero, Ida Tesoriero, Terence Ullrich, Frank Vignola, Ellen Ward & Andrew Wykowski And for all our FAITHFUL DEPARTED especially, Sally D Amico Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. News for the children of our Parish: The Pre-Kindergarten children will have their traditional Thanksgiving "Feast" on Wednesday. They will be wearing their crafted Pilgrim costumes and they will "dine" on the very best Thanksgiving table wear!! The day will include some dancing and singing as well. We have much to be thankful for. Our Pre-K children have been contributing to a 'giving box' that we have in the classroom, all month long. The children decorated the box themselves and each time the box is filled, the children help to carry the items upstairs to our very own Pantry. We will have our Religious Education classes as usual this week. The 7th graders will be tested on the Our Father. Please remember our Christmas Plant sale. Your support will be greatly appreciated by our parish. Order forms and payment are due by November 29 th. Plants will be available for pick up between 7PM and 8PM on Monday, December 7 th. Order forms can be returned to the Rectory office, to Religious Education, to the Pre-K or to the collection basket during the weekend Masses. If you are putting your order in the collection basket, please put the form and the payment into an envelope. Thank you for your support of our efforts. Save the date Lessons & Carols St. Aloysius Church 5:00PM Sunday, December 13 th The Church of St. Joseph, Babylon would like to invite a musician who can lead our youth on instruments and in song at the Sunday 5PM liturgy. Guitar and vocal skills are desired; music degree preferred but will consider one s experience and musical talent. Rehearsals are held in the church prior to Mass. The candidate should exude spirituality, enthusiasm, and enjoy working with teenagers. Other optional worship opportunities may arise during the year that highlights the band. Send all contact information with your resume and letter(s) of recommendation to the Pastor: By mail to Msgr. Rev. Chris Heller at Church of St. Joseph, 39 N. Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702; or vial at CHeller@stjosephsbabylon.org with Youth Band Leader Position in the subject area.

5 421 St. Aloysius R. C. Church November 22, 2015 Page Six Getting Ready for Next Sunday November 29th First Sunday of Advent Cycle C Scripture Readings ONLINE The website of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops provides the text Reflections on Next Sunday s Scripture Readings Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25 1 Thessalonians 3:12--4:2 Luke 21:25-28,34-36 Life is filled with in-between situations. We work toward success, but have yet to achieve it. We plan for a home, but haven't yet built it. We train to win a championship, but haven't yet won it. These inbetween times are crucial. Today's readings talk about life where there is beginning but not yet completion, hope but not fulfillment, expectation without realization. The Jeremiah passage offers hope to the people at a time when there is no Davidic king. The author teaches that God will provide, the future will bring change. In this in-between time there must be continued trust in God's promise to David. It's true that the fulfillment of this promise lies in the indefinite future, but there is still an obligation to hope in the present. Writing about twenty years after the death and resurrection of Jesus, Paul tries to strengthen his Thessalonian converts in their new faith. For Paul, an essential part of the Christian message is the Parousia, or the Second Coming. Without that event, the drama of salvation is incomplete. Paul believes the Parousia is imminent, but preparation is required. Paul asks two things: (1) an increase in mutual and universal love and (2) the attainment of the Christian goal. The goal is holiness expressed in loving concern for one another. The Parousia is not imminent for Luke. When the Parousia does occur, it will be a day of redemption for the oppressed and a day of vengeance on the oppressors of God's people. Constant prayer and vigilance will remove all fear about the return of the Son of Man. The Second Coming will make salvation complete. For reflection Today s gospel reminds us to be vigilant, and pray for strength. During this Advent season, what might you need to be most vigilant about? For what special strength will you pray? What positive signs of the times encourage you? What negative signs challenge us to work toward transformation? God s presence in our lives offers hope. What does hope in God mean for you? Who has been a sign of hope for you? To have yourself a merry little Christmas, it s been suggested to have yourself a simple little Advent. What s your reaction to this? -- John Craghan, Th.D., S.S.L. Copyright 1997, Liguori Publications / Liguori, MO