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 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 6, 2019 FINDING GOD The splendid magi, all sparkle and dash and solemnity, march right up off the pages of Matthew s Gospel and into our churches today. Matthew alone tells us this grand and seductive story so that we might see the light and know that the child these magi visited is the fulfillment of prophecy, the king of the world that stretches to the magi s home country and beyond, right down the ages to us. We too see and understand anew. Like the magi, our patron saints for this day, we see in the newborn child the king of the universe and light of the world. Like the magi, we find in ourselves a new faith and a new life. Like them, we return to our home by a new route. We are asked to come away from this festive season ourselves renewed and awake to the presence of God among us. We are asked to find God where God is to be found, to be attentive and surprised and ready to bow down in adoration and to offer our gifts. 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. 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 6, 2019 Epiphany of the Lord SATURDAY, January 5th 8:30am Schwendeman Family 5:00pm Tree of Lights SUNDAY, January 6th 9:00am Tree of Lights 10:30am Tree of Lights 12:00pm Tree of Lights MONDAY, January 7th 6:45am O.L.A. Parishioners 8:30am Emanuel Valiante & Maria Valiante 11:45am John Ritchie (Special Remembrance) TUESDAY, January 8th 6:45am Purgatorial Society 8:30am Fr. John Bucki & John Bartsch 11:45am Mary Landri (Birthday) WEDNESDAY, January 9th 6:45am John McGarrigle 8:30am Matthew Tobin & Family 11:45am Larry Allwell THURSDAY, January 10th 6:45am Paul Grado, Sr. & Patricia Garland 8:30am James & Margaret Cohoon 11:45am Orlanda Amorim Barra (5th Anniversary) FRIDAY, January 11th 6:45am Schwendeman Family 8:30am Dec. Mem. of Perrotta & Ferraro Families 11:45am Bruno Spooner SATURDAY, January 12th 8:30am Regina Howard 5:00pm Edmund R. Peters (7th Anniversary) SUNDAY, January 13th 9:00am Gloria Fusco 10:30am Teresita del Nino Jesus Lopez 12:00pm O.L.A. Parishioners
Dear Parishioners, I hope your New Year is off to a good start with health, happiness (inner peace) and holiness of life. Today we celebrate the Epiphany which reminds us of the universality of God s love for all people. In the Latin culture, the Epiphany is the day when gifts are exchanged in imitation of the Three King s (Wise Men or Magi) bringing their gifts to the Christ Child. Material gifts are usually the outward sign of the deeper reality of the love and esteem the donor has for the recipient. My brother priests and I thank you for your cards and best wishes and I, in a special way, thank you for your generosity to the parish and Catholic Charities during these past few weeks. Since all the bulletins had to be prepared well in advance of the normal schedule due to the holidays, I will publish the results of the collections when we are back to the regular schedule. Again, Happy New Year and a Blessed 2019. Let s pray for each other, Msgr. Kevin B. Noone
Women s Book Club No figures this week. Went to press early. Annual Catholic Appeal Status as of October 1st, 2018: Goal: $104,825.00 Pledged: $113,674.00 Paid: $108,821.00 Donors: 254 Diocesan Mission Collection-Jan. 6th The revenue from this collection will be used when the Bishop receives appeals from various missions for support from the Diocese of Brooklyn and when Mission appeals are requested from the society of the Immaculate Conception. Last Year this collection supported 34 locations. Some locations aided by this collection included: Aid & Support to the Ministry, Archdiocese of Damascus, Syria St. Fidelis Parish, Diocese of Faisalabad, Pakistan Catholic Committee of Appalachia, Lexington Kentucky Construction of Life Institute, Diocese of Vellore, India Support for building a Rectory, Diocese of Kumbakonam, India Support seminarians and Poor, Diocese of Sultanpet, India Humanitarian Crisis, Diocese of Cucuta, Columba 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, January 28, 2019 at 7:30 PM in the Monsignor Cavanagh Room The book is The Wright Brothers By David McCullough Purgatorial Society Kenneth Maloney 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
2019 Men s Vocation Retreat with Bishop DiMarzio When: March 1st-3rd Where: Cathedral Seminary House of Formation in the Immaculate Conception Center at 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY 11362 You will be gathering with other men across Brooklyn and Queens that are looking to grow deeper in their relationship with Christ and serve His Church. Arrival: Please enter at the North side of the building from 5:00pm-5:45pm on Friday evening and someone will be there to greet you. Departure: 12:30pm Sunday, March 3rd. Meals included: Friday evening dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday morning breakfast. You are welcome to bring snacks to share. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP For January dates: please check future bulletins. St. Joseph Center 336 73rd Street - Lower Street Level For more information please call: Judy Chiarchiaro 718-748-1164 St. Vincent de Paul Car Program Gives Back Vehicle Outreach Program For every car, truck or van, running or not, St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $75/$200 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. Please call St. Vincent de Paul at (718) 491-2525 Thank you for your participation. Dress code: Business casual for indoors. Appropriate clothes for outdoors. Please bring toiletries. RSVP to cdost@diobrook.org or call the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 Our Lady of Angels Youth Ministry January 11th & 18th 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 Saturday, 9-11am in the Church. Flyers are at the church entrances. Sign-up and come join OLA Team Jesus Altar Servers!
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. Vocations Committee 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 - Jan. 7, Jan. 14, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, 2019. 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. To apply online: http:// www.bklynlibrary.org/support/volunteer For additional questions: 718-230-2406
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: vocations@diobrook.org or call (718) 827-2454 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 56 25 92nd Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373 When: Saturdays from 1:00 to 5:00pm. (Once a month) For more information: cbethge@cathedralprep.org or call (718) 827 2454 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 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 Invitamos a todas las niñas desde los 6 años en adelante a participar del grupo Hijas de María, apartir del sábado 19 de Enero 2019 desde de las 4:00pm - 6:00pm en el Centro de San José y cada tercer sábado del mes. Padres de familia interesados en registrar a sus niñas lo pueden hacer en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia después de la Santa Misa o en la Rectoría. 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.