St. Mary Star of The Sea R.C. Church 467 Court Street, Brooklyn, New York 11231 Tel 718 625-2270 -Fax 718 624-9017 www.stmarystarbrooklyn.com Serving the faithful of South Brooklyn Since 1851 All are welcome to pray with us! Our Mission: We, the faithful of St. Mary Star of the Sea, joyfully continue the mission begun in 1851. We share in Christ s ministry by proclaiming the Gospel in our thoughts, words, and deeds seeking to spread the Good News of salvation under the loving care of our Blessed Mother. Since we live in challenging times of new possibilities, we as stewards pledge to strive to provide for the spiritual and temporal needs of our people. As the stars guide the ships at sea, we seek to be a welcoming beacon of prayer and community to all who come that they find a home for their hearts and comfort for their souls. Parish Staff Father Chris Cashman - Pastor Mrs. Debra Russo - Rectory Office Manager Ms. Deirdre Donovan - Organist/Cantor Mrs. Sylvia ScottoDiClemente - Rectory Assistant Mr. Philip Randazzo - Maintenance/Sacristan Mass Monday - Thursday: 9:30 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM Holy Days: 7AM & 9:30 AM - No evening Mass Baptism Parents should call the Rectory for an appointment and to learn the date of the next Baptism. A copy of the birth certificate and attendance at Baptism Preparation class are required. Baptism is celebrated several Sundays a the year at 11:00 AM. Reconciliation/Confession Saturdays after 4:00 pm Mass, by request after weekday Mass, and other times that are mutually convenient for you and Fr. Chris. Marriage Couples wishing to marry must contact Fr. Chris at least six months prior to the date they desire. Log on to www.pre-cana.org for info. Anointing of the Sick Anyone seriously ill may ask for this Sacrament of Healing. You may also request prayers and visits to homebound/ill parishioners. Hours are: Monday - Thursday Fridays Evenings & Saturdays Sundays & Holidays All who regularly worship here should be properly registered. We ask everyone to use our weekly envelope system. We depend upon your communal, spiritual, and financial support. Thank you! The Rectory Office 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM By Appointment Only Office Is Closed Please always call for an appointment during Rectory Office Hours. Thank you!
ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA BROOKLYN You are invited to our Annual Parish Thanksgiving Day Mass THIS Thursday, Nov. 22nd at 9:00 am. I believe that our joining together in prayer and celebration is the BEST way possible to state this wonderful holiday! Please come join your Parish family to thank God for our many blessings. If you wish, you may bring an item of food that you will use for your Thanksgiving meal and it will be blessed at Mass. All are welcome...bring a friend! This year we are helping some of our brothers and sisters most in need of Christmas happiness right here in our own neighborhood! We invite and encourage all our Parish family to help the infants, Moms, and men and women ministered to by the Chips organization, located on 4th Avenue off Sackett Street. We invite you to please take a tag from the basket. Purchase the item and bring it to Church, unwrapped, by Sunday, Dec. 9th. We will deliver all the gifts you donate to Chips on Tuesday Dec. 11th. I hope all will eagerly help bring the powerful light of Christ and Christmas to some who desperately need support and compassion in our neighborhood! YOU WILL MAKE THEM ALL VERY HAPPY THIS CHRISTMAS! God Bless you for caring! I am very happy that the Most Reverend James Massa, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, will come and celebrate the 4:00 pm Mass for us on Saturday, December 1st. Bishop Massa came here for the opening Mass and blessing of our Parish Center three years ago. Having Bishop Massa with us to start the Advent Season is a blessing! Be sure to join us on Dec. 1st to welcome Bishop Massa back to St. Mary Star of the Sea! Our Organist/ Cantor, Ms. Deirdre Donovan, would love to have a Choir to sing at 2 special events Our 4th Annual Family Christmas Sing-Along & Children s Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 16th at 2 pm AND Our 167th Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. You need to attend 3 rehearsals - On Sunday, Dec. 2nd, 9th, & 16th right after 10 am Mass. Please see Deirdre ASAP if you are interested. Thank you! On behalf of Debbie, Sylvia, Deirdre, Philip, & Maddy, I wish you and all those you love a very Blessed & Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday, December 9th - Our Annual Children s Christmas Party in Dugan Hall in our Parish Center after Mass Sunday, Dec. 16th - Our 4th Annual Family Christmas Sing-Along and Children s Nativity 2:00 pm in Church Monday, Dec. 17th - Reconciliation / Confession will be available in Church from 4pm to 8pm Monday, Dec. 24th - Our 167th Annual Midnight Mass of Christmas - Church will open at 11:00pm Tuesday, Dec. 25th - Parish Family Mass of Christmas at 10:00 am THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME We are remembering all your family and friends named on your All Soul s Day envelopes. Your loved ones names are resting before the Tabernacle until Advent begins. We pray that they be received home into heaven! ENCOURAGEMENT This Sunday s Gospel is our final selection from Mark for this liturgical year. It is taken from the end of Jesus teaching in Jerusalem immediately preceding the account of his arrest and passion. In it Jesus gives his disciples hope to sustain them through his passion and death and any persecution or suffering that they would encounter after his resurrection. The words from the book of Daniel also provided hope and encouragement to the people of Daniel s time. The encouragement in these scriptures is meant for us as well, for none of us will escape tribulation in our lives. Followers of Jesus will be able to endure suffering with joyful hope, knowing that Christ s love will lead us along the way of discipleship and give us eternal life with God. The Collection for Nov 10th/11th isn t reported here due to the Veterans Day Holiday. This bulletin had to be transmitted early. Help us average at least $2,300 a week. Bring in your back envelopes. PLEASE!!!! Thank you!
NOVEMBER 18TH, 2018 Saturday, November 17th 4:00PM Madeline & Michael Bracco Nieces, Bridget, Anna & Kenz Confession follows Mass Sunday, November 18th - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:00AM Victor Casaletto & Carmine Ambrosino - Maria Frank Mormile - Wife & Children Anthony Mennella - Cousins Joann Smith - Mr. & Mrs. Patrick O Toole 11:00 AM BAPTISMS Monday, November 19th Joann Smith - Sylvia ScottoDiClemente Tuesday, November 20th 9:30AM Rachelle DiSalvio- Dad & Susan Wednesday, November 21st Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:30AM William Unold, Jr. - Philip Randazzo Thursday, November 22nd 9:00 AM MASS OF THANKSGIVING The Bread and Wine is offered this week n memory of Salvatore Bianco requested by wife, Jennie & daughter, Joanne. The altar candles burn this week n memory of St. Mary Star of the Sea Purgatorial Society members. The sanctuary lamp burns this week in memory of Joan Comi requested by her daughter, Paula.
NOVEMBER 18TH, 2018 Non-Catholics are invited to join us in prayer. We kindly remind them not to come forward to receive Holy Communion. Catholics who are new to our Parish are asked to please introduce themselves to Fr. Chris after Mass. Registration may be done at the rectory during office hours or by dropping the parish membership form in the collection basket. Active parishioners are those who are registered, join us regularly for the celebration of the Mass and use the weekly donation envelopes. Only in this way can we issue documents attesting to Parish Membership and Catholic practice. PARISH MEMBERSHIP Name Address Zip Email Phone No. Check One: New Registration/Envelopes Change of Address/ Name correction Altar Candles, Bread & Wine and Sanctuary Lamp Memorial Gifts are available to be purchased throughout the year. Each intention will be memorialized for the entire week and announced in the bulletin for friends and family to pray for! A wonderful way to honor your loved ones!