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: 718-836-7200 Rachid Murad, Director of Religious Education Tele: 718-748-6553 Margaret Jones, Pastoral Care Minister Tele: 718-836-7200 ext. 112 Soraida Puente, Spanish Ministry Tele: 718-836-7200 ext. 102 Holy Angels Catholic Academy 337 74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Mrs. Rosemarie McGoldrick, School Principal Tele: 718-238-5045 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 9, 2018 AWAITING THE SALVATION OF GOD The world does not seem big enough to contain the jubilation of the first reading. In the Gospel reading, the Roman empire isn t big enough, either. The great powers of Rome are named and made to stand waiting for the arrival of God s salvation. And we find Paul meditating joyfully on what really matters. According to Baruch, the city of Jerusalem is like a person standing on tiptoe looking for God s salvation, which is coming from the east. Those who were led away on foot, heads down, now come back, a proud people. Why, the very way is smoothed out. The path is lined with fragrant, lush trees. It can t get any better than this, can it? Well, yes, it can. For a voice calls out in the desert. Here is the beginning of the salvation of God. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Rectory: 7320 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11209 Telephone: (718) 836-7200 / Fax: 718-238-2466 / Website: www.ourladyofangelsparish.org
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 336-73rd Street. Telephone number is 718-680-6344. Hours of operation are Wednesdays, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. O.L.A s Caregiver Support Group Provides support and resources and meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM in the St. Joseph Center. Entrance at 336-73rd Street Lower Level. For more information call 718-680-6344. 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, December 9, 2018 Second Sunday of Advent SATURDAY, December 8th 8:30am Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life 5:00pm Christopher Lambert (Fr. Samy) SUNDAY, December 9th 9:00am Joseph Orlando (Fr. Samy) 10:30am Maria de Atocha Loyola (Fr. Espinal) 12:00pm Marian Lepore (Msgr. Noone) MONDAY, December 10th 6:45am Purgatorial Society 8:30am Albert M. Antaki 11:45am Kathleen & Larry McGeeney TUESDAY, December 11th 6:45am August Schwendeman 8:30am Dec. Mem. of the Perotta & Ferraro Fam. 11:45am Joseph Jachimczuk WEDNESDAY, December 12th 6:45am Isabella Schwendeman 8:30am Rose Scalise 11:45am Sarah & Marilyn Maguire 7:00pm Our Lady of Guadalupe (Spanish) THURSDAY, December 13th 6:45am Gerry F. Seeger 9:00am Danny Woods 11:45am Rev. James E. Sullivan FRIDAY, December 14th 6:45am The Schwendeman Family 8:30am Alfonso & Adelina Pulice 11:45am Evelyn Celi SATURDAY, December 15th 8:30am In Memory of Emily Nafash 5:00pm O.L.A. Parishioners SUNDAY, December 16th 9:00am Jim Murray 10:30am En Memoria Sara Guzman 12:00pm Marian Lepore Sanctuary Lamp: for Fred M. Corra (50th Anniversary)
Dear Parishioners, We are off to a good start for Advent. Our tree lighting and crèche lighting and blessing last Saturday was a happy celebration despite the drizzle. In your name and in my own name, I wrote to the Administration of Maimonides Hospital for their generous gift of $1000.00 for our lighting celebration. The lighting of the Menorah and the lighting of our church s exterior remind us of God s presence and love amidst a world that in many ways is dark. This Wednesday will be the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Under this title, Mary is venerated as the Patroness of the Western Hemisphere, not only Mexico. Our Spanish speaking parishioners will again celebrate the feast on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday evening. On Tuesday, there will be confessions, rosary and adoration, and on Wednesday, there will be a procession beginning at St. Anselm Church to our church for mass at 7:00pm. All are welcome to honor our Blessed Mother. After the mass there will be a fiesta in the gym. Again, all are welcome. Next Sunday, December 16th, we will have a second collection which will be the Christmas Gift for the parish. However, you may bring or mail your gift at your convenience. As you can imagine, the upkeep of almost a city block property and aging buildings presents many expenses. Thank you for your generosity. Thursday, December 13th will be the feast of Saint Lucy, patroness of eyesight. We remember to ask her intercession for our eyes and the grace to use the gift of sight in proper ways. Next Monday, December 17th, will be Advent s Reconciliation Monday. There will be a confessor available in church from 4:00pm. to 8:00pm. Advent, hopefully, is going peacefully for you and that is the wish of your parish priests. Let s pray for each other, Msgr. Kevin B. Noone
Women s Book Club December 1st & 2nd, 2018 - $9,880 Attendance: 1054 December 2nd & 3rd, 2017 - $12,034.50 Attendance: 1,171 Annual Catholic Appeal Status as of October 1st, 2018: Goal: $104,825.00 Pledged: $113,674.00 Paid: $108,821.00 Donors: 254 Next meeting will be on Monday, January 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Monsignor Cavanagh Room The book is Our Souls at Night By Kent Haruf Men s Book Club Next meeting will be on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7:30 PM in the Monsignor Cavanagh Room The book is Wait Till Next Year By Doris Kearns Goodwin Purgatorial Society Eammon Redden Lenny Rosado Margaret Torpey 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 45-70. For a Free Newsletter, call May (718) 256-3551
Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York Rooted in Catholic tradition and guided by the lives of Saint Therese Lisieux and Saint Peter Claver, transforms caring into action to deliver direction, programs and services to improve the lives of nearly 2,000 children, families, and people with developmental disabilities. Since 1930, Little Flower has been committed to bettering the lives of those we serve through foster boarding home care, residential treatment care and when appropriate, adoption as well as services for people with developmental disabilities. YOU can help make a difference in a child s life by becoming a foster parent or help bring joy to an individual with developmental delays. For more information, visit www.littleflowerny.org or call Maureen Fox at 718-875-3500, ext. 5040 or email foxm@lfchild.org BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Friday: December 21 7:00-8:00pm St. Joseph Center 336 73rd Street - Lower Street Level For more information please call: Judy Chiarchiaro 718-748-1164 Vespers for Advent Where: Holy Family-Saint Thomas Aquinas Church (4th Avenue & 9th Street) When: December 16th at 5:00pm. Vespers will be sung. All are welcome. Our Lady of Angels Youth Ministry December 14th & 28th 7:00-9:00pm Msgr. Cavanagh Room for more information: like us on Facebook: Our Lady of Angels Youth Ministry 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 Weds, 3:15-5pm and every Saturday, 9-11am in the Church. Flyers are at the church entrances. Signup and come join OLA Team Jesus Altar Servers!
Vocations Committee After-School Homework Helpers and High School Tutors Needed at the Brooklyn Public Library The Brooklyn Public Library is offering two exciting volunteer opportunities: The After-School Homework Help program trains volunteers age 16 and over to help children in grades 1-8 with their assignments. Volunteers assist students one-on-one or in small groups with all subjects. The High School Tutor program trains volunteers age 18 and over to help high school students in grades 9-12 in all subjects. High School Tutors support, assist and encourage students as they prepare for standardized tests, apply for college, and complete homework assignments. These programs are an important resource to Brooklyn youth, and volunteers gain both satisfaction from helping others and valuable experience working with children. To apply online: http:// www.bklynlibrary.org/support/volunteer For additional questions: 718-230-2406 Bishop DiMarzio has asked that all parishes establish a Vocations Committee. The purpose of a vocations committee is to meet periodically to discuss prayer, campaigns, distribute materials and other ways that we can support the members of our parish who have been called by our Lord to the religious life, to marriage or to serve in another way. If you would like to participate in such a committee here at Our Lady of Angels Parish, please contact the rectory at 718-836-7200. www.whatsmycalling.org www.brooklynpriests.org BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Where: St. Ephrem Spirituality Center 935 Bay Ridge Parkway (lower level-entance on the right) When: Monday evenings - Dec. 10 & Dec. 17, 2018. Time: 7:00pm. For further information, please call Sister Ann at the Center at 718-921-9518. Grief has no short cuts. It must be lived through. An Advent Journey with Fr. Michael Himes (DVD Program) St. Ephrem Spirituality Center 935 Bay Ridge Parkway 718-921-9518 Tuesday, December 4th & 11th 1:00pm in the afternoon Presenter: Sister Ann Offering: $5.00 per session or Free Will Session 1: Hope in the Darkness Session 2: Prophets: John the Baptist, Joseph & Mary
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 www.netny.tv/watchnow. ******************************* Vocation Office of the Diocese of Brooklyn 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, visit the website at: www.dioceseo rooklyn.org/jeremiah-project/ 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. For more information, visit the website at: www.dioceseo rooklyn.org/fraternitas 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 1-866-293-0982 samantha@pwwtours.com 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 718-623-5236 or Vacministry@diobrook.org
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 2019. Ven a la Rectoría en horas de oficina. Costo $15.00 Estudio de Biblia y Oración Los días jueves a las 7:00PM en el Cavanagh Room 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 Celebracion de la Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe 11 de Diciembre 2018 8:00-9:00pm Vigilia: Hora Santa y Visperas Hora de Adoracion y Visperas 9:00-10:00pm: Confesiones, el Santo Rosario, la Novena Guadalupana, Testimonios y Ministerio de Alabanza. 10:00-11:00pm: Mananitas con Mariachi 11:00pm-12:00am: Compartir en el Cavanagh Room 12 de Diciembre 2018 6:00pm: Procesion con la Imagen de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe y rezo del Santo Rosario. Salida: Parroquia de Sn Anselmo. 7:00pm: La Santa Misa en honor a Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe. Seguido de la Santa Misa, Celebracion en el gimnasio hasta las 12:00am Virgen de Guadalupe: Senor Dios nuestro, que has concedido a tu pueblo la proteccion maternal de la siempre Virgen Maria, Madre de tu Hijo, concedenos por su intecesion permanecer siempre firmes en la fe y server con amor sincero a nuestros hermanos. Te lo pedimos por Jesucristo nuestro Senor.