Our Lady of Guadalupe R.C. Church 7201 15th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11228 Rectory 718-236-8300 Fax: 718-236-8119 www.olguadalupe-brooklyn.com Weekday: Saturday: Sunday: Parish Ministry Monsignor Robert J. Romano, Pastor Rev. Anthony Raso, Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew Soley, C.S.Sp., Parochial Vicar Weekend Assistants Rev. Carlo Graziano (Italian) Rev. Martin Restrepo (Spanish) Music Ministry Mr. Phil Nuzzo, Director of Music Ministry Mrs. Janet Cullen, Director of Youth Choir Mass Schedule Monday-Friday 7:30 & 8:30 AM 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM Vigil 7:00 PM (Spanish Mass) 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM (Italian) 10:30 AM, 12 Noon Rectory Office Hours Monday Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2 PM - 5 PM 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday and Holidays: Emergency calls only. Devotions: Eucharistic Adoration Eucharistic Adoration daily in the St. Francis Chapel until 3:30 PM. No Benediction. Miraculous Medal Novena Monday after 8:30 AM Mass Novena booklets and Miraculous Medals are available in the sacristy. Please see Sr. Ann Martin. Marian Hour Rosary, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, every Friday 2:00 PM in the Chapel. Divine Mercy Devotion Friday at 3:00 PM in the Chapel Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Academy Mr. Nicholas Troiani - Principal 1514 72nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11228 (718) 331-2070 Director of Operations/ Faith Formation Mrs. Marina Cassiliano (718) 331-4003 Faithform.olg@aol.com Office Hours: By appointment only Baptisms English - Second Sunday of month at 1:15 PM. Spanish - Every Third Saturday at 1:00 PM. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Anytime during Rectory Office Hours. Marriages All couples must make arrangements at the Rectory at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date. Couples must attend in-home pre-cana. Please call the rectory to meet with a priest or deacon. Sick and Shut-In The priests and extra-ordinary ministers of the Eucharist are available to bring the Sacraments to those unable to come to Mass. Please contact Rectory. Parish Registration All parishioners should register at the rectory. If you are not registered, we cannot issue letters of testimony or sponsorship for a sacrament. Please notify us of change of address, even within the parish. Prayer Group Wednesday (Bible Study) 7:00 PM Rectory Bsmt/Chapel Youth Program Gary Cassiliano, President (718) 259-9566
TODAY S READINGS First Reading My word will achieve the end for which it was sent (Isaiah 55:10-11). Psalm The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest (Psalm 65). Second Reading We, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan within ourselves awaiting the redemption of our bodies (Romans 8:18-23). Gospel Some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit (Matthew 13:1-23 [1-9]). July 16th, 2017 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Camillus de Lellis Thursday: St. Apollinaris Friday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi Saturday: St. Mary Magdalene Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 16th, 2017 You have crowned the year with your bounty, and your paths overflow with a rich harvest. Psalm 65:12 Sunday, July 16th 8:00 am People of the Parish 9:00 am Giulio Marangelli 10:30 am Giuseppe Aprilino, Frank Carachio, Vivian Cassata, Antonia and Francesco Natoli,In Loving Memory of Maria, and Michael Fusco & Msgr. Emanuele Fusco, John Saunders 12:00 pm Barbara LaRocca Monday, July 17th 7:30 am Angelina and Everett Rednour 8:30 am Rosa, Giuseppe and Giovanni Rotondi Tuesday, July 18th 7:30 am Joseph Giura 8:30 am Paul Labisi Wednesday, July 19th 7:30 am Castrense Caracci 8:30 am Carmelina, Maria, Nicodemo and Giuseppe Panetta Thursday, July 20th 7:30 am Thanksgiving to Saint Elijah 8:30 am Giovannina Formichelli Friday, July 21st 7:30 am Deceased members of the Garetto Family 8:30 am Francrsco Mazzone Saturday, July 22nd 8:30 am Peter A. Zumba 5:30 pm James J. Rosenthal Sr. 7:00 pm Sunday, July 23rd 8:00 am People of the Parish 9:00 am Antonina and Lorenzo Principato 10:30 am Rose, Ben, and Anthony Fuoco, Louis Scavo, Fr. Andrew, Mary Genduso, John Barrese, Salvatore Trovello, Angelo and Angela Chiarelli, Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Delorenzo 12:00 pm Maria and Giuseppe Papandrea Weekly Collections Our Parish Goal for the weekly offerings is $9,000. The Collection of July 9th totaled $1,052. The money that is donated from our weekly collections is the only source of income to support our parish. Our weekly expenses reflect the minimum needed for all the church s utilities, insurance fees, salaries, ongoing maintenance, repairs, and numerous other bills for operating expenses as well as the increasing costs for the many, many parish programs, ministries and services we offer here at OLG If possible, if each of our parishioners could just increase your weekly contribution, BY ONE OR TWO DOLLARS it would greatly help offset the increasing costs faced by our church. We genuinely understand that these are difficult economic times and it s not easy for any family to sacrifice even more right now. We want to assure you that every single penny donated goes right back into our church, the operations of our church and our parish programs. Once again, thank you for your continuing generosity. Mass Intentions & Gifts Available for 2017 Please stop by the rectory during office hours to inquire about available dates for honoring loved ones with mass intentions or weekly gifts in their memory. For the week of July 16th Anthony Bruno Isabella Freed Madeline Montenegro Marie DePaolo JP Cerulli Martha Krukis Veronica Gibbons Gaetano Mastroianni Rocco Bellantoni Robert Provenzano Trezza Family Victoria Ricotta Vito Calaprice Vincent Laterra Jr. Carmela Acquaviva Joanne Eterno Vivian Franzitta Christopher Petrick Baby Sadie Olive Baby Rocco Morabito Baby Olivia Gabriella Ungro Carmen Costa Frances Armetta Giuseppe Fuda Jane LaBella Lucy Romano MaryAnn Gambale Joseph McClellan Erica Galletta Dolores Sciulla Orazio Arrabito Regine Gambale A. Jencsik Marisa Schievello Rita Schievello Maria Concetta Conte Bedissi Marie Lombardo Joseph Montenegro Vincent LaBella Ritchie Carpenito Megan Beard Vincent Zito Robyn Z. Giovanni Toribio Frances Guardino Anita Turco Gimmy Ventimiglia Roseann Claimont (Health) Mathew Cerulli Josephine Coracci Julia Bruzzese James Leung Mirta Heineman Rachel Biancardi Joseph Dona Loretta Bentivegna Romilda Raso Connie Pennachio Miosotis Garcia Christian Dibasi Anthony Pignatello Theresa DeChiaro Alicia Bejarano Rosa Sainea Lucy Sottile Vincent Sottile Weekly Saint Quote: Offertory Gifts (Bread & Wine) In Loving Memory of Barbara LaRocca As requested by Cottone & Stasiak Families Anthony Dipaola Concetta Corwin Trials are nothing else but the forge that purifies the soul of all its imperfections. Saint Mary Magdalene
From the Office of Faith Formation: Adopt A Religious Educa on Student If you would like to help a child make their dream come true of learning about their Catholic Faith and the love Jesus has for them. If you would like to donate toward their Education, Here is a list of what YOUR donation would supply... Textbooks Notebooks Bibles Rosaries Arts & Craft Materials Pens, Pencils & Crayons For further information, Please call The Faith Formation Office at (718) 331-4003. And whoever gives one of these li le ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward. Calling All Catechists! Do you feel that God is calling YOU to teach the young minds of our parish about their faith? If you feel as though you can make this important commitment to the Religious Education Program, Registration for the 2017-2018 School Year! There is still ongoing registration for Religious Education classes for the 2017-2018 academic year. Registration forms are available on our parish website under the Faith Formation tab. Please drop off all registration forms to the rectory office. If you have any questions, Is God Calling YOU? God calls us all to participate in our parish communities and in the Mass. Please consider taking part in our parish by being a Lector or Eucharistic Minister. All applicants will be interviewed by Monsignor Romano. For further information or if interested, But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 Become a Registered Parishioner If you would like to be registered as a parishioner, please fill out the form below and return it to our church offices or place in one of the collection baskets or boxes. Please print clearly. NAME: ADDRESS: CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER(S): (home) (cell) and/or (work) EMAIL:
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Academy s Shoe Drive Donate Your Soles a difference you can feel in your soul! Donations of gently worn/new shoes are being accepted. Your shoes will be given a second chance and redistributed to microenterprise partners and used in developing nations for impoverished people to start their own business. Drop-off boxes are located in the foyer of the Church & the lobby of the School. In the words of Pope Francis, We all have the duty to do good. Please spread the word with your family & friends and help us do a little much-needed good in the world. Plan Ahead with the OLG Summer Fun Camp! OLG Summer Fun Camp will run from July 3rd to August 11 from 9am to 3pm. The camp services children from ages 5 to 12. We provide a fun, safe environment for children to grow socially and emotionally throughout the summer. All activities take place on the church grounds. Daily activities include pool time in two different sized pools (2.5 ft and 5 ft), a wide range of arts & crafts, numerous board games, cooperative games and various sports. For more information and pricing, please see the parish website, Please contact, Natalie Burke, director, for more info at olgsummerfun@aol.com Diocese of Brooklyn at the Cyclones! Bishop Chappetto throws the first pitch! Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 at 7:00pm Field Box Seats $10 use code: BKDIOCESE at Brooklyncyclones.com/offer Catholic Valedictorians honored before the game! Jose Reyes bobblehead given to first 5,000 fans!
Members of the Armed Forces on Active Duty From Our Lady of Guadalupe Protect them as they protect us. Bless them for the selfless acts they perform for us. Bring them home safely to those who wait for them. Amen LCPL Michael Cala (2nd Tour in Afghanistan) Petty Officer (2nd Class) Stephen Ungro USS Ford Aircraft Carrier Any family that has loved ones or friends serving in our Armed Forces, please submit their names, rank, service branch and deployment location to the rectory office. We would like to publish their names in a prayer list in our bulletin to thank them, to honor them and to keep them in our prayers. PARISH WEBSITE Please visit our NEW website at: www.olguadalupe-brooklyn.com Don t forget to follow us on social media too! Follow us on Twitter @OLGChurchBklyn On Facebook OurLadyOfGuadalupeChurchBrooklyn And Instagram olgchurchbrooklyn 10 Days in The Holy Land Dates: November 6-15, 2017 Hosted by: Fr. Roberto Mirsel SVD Fr. John Mendoca Only $3299 per person For a detailed brochure, please call (718) 897-4444 Or frjohn6363@gmail.com Rectory Office SUMMER HOURS Update! The rectory office hours for the summer months will be Mon-Friday from 9am-1pm, 2pm to 4 pm And 6pm to 8:30pm and Saturday from 9am 4pm We apologize for any inconvenience! Have a happy & safe summer! The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gives Back For each car, truck, or van, running or not, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $50/$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle in their driveway that they would like to dispose of. Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at (718) 491-2525.