THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF STS. PETER & PAUL & ASSUMPTION May6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter Church of St. Peter Catechetical Center Church of the Assumption 53 St. Mark s Place 15 Webster Avenue 15 Webster Avenue Staten Island NY 10301 Staten Island NY 10301 Staten Island NY 10301 718 727-2672 718 447-1290 718 447-6362 Served by: Rev. Matthew Takyi-Asante, Parochial Vicar Janet A. Kelly, Parish Manager Margaret Moschetto, Pastoral Associate Magdalena Centeno, Religious Education Coordinator and Pastoral Associate for Hispanic Ministry Mr. Michael Cosentino, Principal, St. Peter s Boys High School 718 447-1676 Mrs. Jennifer Olivera, Principal, St. Peter-St. Paul Elementary School 718 447-1796 St Peter s Cemetery 718 442-2363 Religious Education Office 718 447-1290 Rev. Michael W. Cichon, Pastor CHURCH OF ST. PETER SCHEDULE OF MASSES CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION Monday through Friday 7 a.m. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. Saturday 5 p.m. Saturday 4 p.m. Saturday 6 p.m. La Misa en Espanol Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday 12 Noon Sunday 5:30 p.m. La Misa en Espanol CONFESSIONS CHURCH OF ST. PETER CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. Saturday 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. Sunday 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Sunday 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Holy Day Schedule To be announced prior to each holy day PARISH OFFICE 53 St. Mark s Place Staten Island, New York 10301 Voice: 718 727-2672 Voice: 718 447-6362 Fax: 718 720-9269 Email: assumptionstpaulsi@gmail.com Website: stpetersi.com or assumptionstpaulsi.com
Saturday, May 5, 2018 4 p.m. Assumption Deceased Members of the Esposito & Maestrone Families 5p.m. St. Peter Rose Ropiak 6 p.m. St. Peter (Spanish) People of our Parish Sunday, May 6, 2018 10 a.m. Assumption For all Fire Fighters 12 Noon St. Peter Sally & Allen Guerard 5:30 p.m. Assumption (Spanish) People of our Parish Monday, May 7, 2018 7 a.m. St. Peter Faculty & Students of St. Peter s Boys High School 9 a.m. Assumption Kaitlynn O Connell Tuesday, May 8, 2018 7 a.m. St. Peter Margaret & Regina Ennis 9 a.m. Assumption Msgr. Neil Graham Wednesday, May 9, 2018 7 a.m. St. Peter Those Interred in St. Peter s Cemetery 9 a.m. Assumption Rev Carmelo Crisci Thursday, May 10, 2018 7 a.m. St. Peter People of our Parish 9 a.m. Assumption People of our Parish 7 p.m. Assumption People of our Parish Friday, May 11, 2018 7 a.m. St. Peter Corina Crampet 9 a.m. Assumption Msgr. Florence Cohalan Saturday, May 12, 2018 4 p.m. Assumption For all Mothers 5p.m. St. Peter For all Mothers 6 p.m. St. Peter (Spanish) People of our Parish Sunday, May 13, 2018 10 a.m. Assumption For all Mothers 12 Noon St. Peter For all Mothers Follow us on Twitter @STPTRPAULASSUM And Facebook: Catholic Community of Saints Peter & Paul and Assumption PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE OF OUR FAITH COMMUNITY WHO ARE SICK, ESPECIALLY: Janette Aguilar, James Lawlor, Juanita Santiago, Judy & Sal Trancucci, Joseph Albano, Francine Rispoli, Frank Marrano, Owen Harrison, Zack Zayachek, Beatrice Perera, Dianne Kinsella, Elba Espinosa, Baby Joey Gonzalez, John Perry, Jackie Guglieelimini, Bob Kozlowski, Donna Young, Carol Maria, Michelle Wehner, Yvette Harrison, Marie Mastrangelo, Lewis Provenzano, Bienvenida Estevez, Katheryn Capofari, Connie Philhower, Mary Carroll, Deborah Stewart, Michael Sherman, Samantha Centeno, Thomas Evans, Roseanne Giudice, Judith Boyce, Joseph Ventura, Phyllis Morell, Linda Aquino, Camillo Larstanna, Louis Kaszubski, Sarah Cashman, Joseph Moschella, Heather Lewis, Susanne Casey, Adeline Agolia, Gianna Rose Bilotti, Father Edward Flanagan, Ollie Morris, Stacy Dickinson, John Petrocelli, Sr., Stanley Kwasnicki, Carlos Rodriguez, David Park, Mary Ann Larstanna, Hope Finnerty, Roger Texier, Jack Roberdson, Michael Karabin, James Leung, Rita Cararra, Maritza Carrington, Peter Revis, Frank Piccolo, Hope Schwartz. THANK YOU!! A very special THANK YOU to all who helped make the parish Basket Auction such a great success. Thank you to all who worked behind the scenes and those who worked the Auction. Thank you to all who donated for the auction. We had wonderful prizes because of you Thank you to our seventh and eighth grade students who helped set up, clean up and be runners with the prizes. Of course, thank you to all who continue to support our parish through these fundraisers. This is one of our largest fundraisers during the year, and it was another success because of all of YOU! Our Bulletin is in Jeopardy Ever wonder how much the bulletin costs to print each week? It costs the parish nothing! Our printing costs are taken care of by the businesses who sponsor ads on the back cover. If you look at it today, you will see two ads, St. Peter s Cemetery and Café Milano. The rest of the ads are just filler. We need your help in getting more ads! When you shop, have your nails and/or hair done, when you visit your doctor or dentist, please ask them to consider placing an ad in our bulletin. You can give them the phone number on the back of the bulletin, or call the rectory with the name of the person you spoke with a phone number and we will have the bulletin company contact them.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In ancient Rome, the beautiful month of May was dedicated to the goddess Flora, the patroness of flowers and new life. May 1 was considered the beginning of abundant growth, and a day for public festivals aimed at expelling winter. Even after Christianity took hold, the customs of the pagan feast lingered behind. Long ago, there was a thirtyday devotion to Mary, sometimes called "Lady Month," which began on August 15. By the eighteenth century, the custom of assigning devotions to months of the year was developing. June, for example, was the month of the Sacred Heart, and October was for the Holy Rosary. Beginning with the Jesuit Order in Rome and spreading throughout the world, May has been celebrated as the month of Mary, the Blessed Mother, for more than two hundred years. That was a welcome remedy to some enduring pagan practices, such as maypole dancing and the crowning of the May Queen. Some historians say that in ancient times the May Queen was actually a human sacrifice. Devoting May to Mary is undoubtedly a better thing to do. - -Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Durante la Última Cena, Jesús dijo a sus apóstoles: "Yo soy la vid, ustedes son los sarmientos" (Juan 15:5). Jesús añade que los sarmientos (ramas) que permanecen en él, dan mucho fruto. Según la agricultura, la vid es una parra, es decir, una planta perenne de ramas frondosas. Una parte importante de la vid son las hojas. Es obvio que una vid tiene hojas, pero Jesús no las menciona, prefiere enfocarse en los sarmientos. Las partes de la vid son las raíces, tronco, sarmientos, hojas, flores y fruto. Según esta división Jesús sería el tronco, pero él dice ser la vid completa. Esta es una imagen de la unidad que Jesús quiere entre sus seguidores. Recordemos que Jesús celebra la Última Cena con sus discípulos. La comunidad de discípulos unidos a Jesús formamos la vid. Los sarmientos o ramas conducen agua y minerales a las hojas, flores y frutos, y son útiles en tanto estén unidos a la vid. Lo mismo vale de los cristianos, discípulos de Jesús. Son ellos y ellas los que hacen presente y le dan vida a Jesús en el mundo de hoy. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. This Thursday is Ascension Thursday, and a Holy Day of Obligation. All Catholics are required to attend Mass. Masses will be celebrated on Thursday, May 10 at 7 a.m. at St Peter s, 9 a.m. at Assumption, and 7 p.m. at Assumption. Separated & Divorced Support Group This Support Group meets on the 2nd Friday of each month. The next meeting will be on Friday, May 11th, at 7:00 p.m. at 145 Clinton Avenue. Please call 718 447-6362 should you wish to join the group. The sympathy of the parish is extended to the families of Rev. Neil Graham and Mary Gertrude Byrns. Farewell As you know, Margaret Moschetto will be retiring after many years of service to the people of Sts. Peter & Paul & Assumption. Although Margaret will continue to be with us at Mass, we would like to have an opportunity to thank her and wish her well. On Sunday, June 3, 2018 there will be a reception for Margaret in Assumption Hall after the 10 a.m. Mass. Please mark your calendars and join us for this celebration. Prayerfully Consider Your Sacrifice The Cardinal s Annual Stewardship Appeal serves many diverse communities across our 10 counties. As Disciples of Christ, we are called to share our gifts with our brothers and sisters. Even small sacrifices can make a big impact. Please answer the call and make your commitment today. TO MAKE AN ONLINE GIFT, VISIT www.cardinalsappeal.org THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY!!
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 -- 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 -- 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 16:11-15; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 -- 16:4a Martes: Hch 16:22-34; Sal 138 (137):1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Miércoles: Hch 17:15, 22 -- 18:1; Sal 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Jueves: Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47:2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17-23 o Ef 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mc 16:15-20 (para la Ascensión); o Hch 18:1-8; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Viernes: Hch 18:9-18; Sal 47 (46):2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Sábado: Hch 18:23-28; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Domingo: Hch 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Sal 103 (102):1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; o, para la Ascensión, Hch 1:1-11; Sal 47 (46):2-3, 6-9; Ef 1:17-23 o Ef 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mc 16:15-20
Our Parish Pantry is located at 53 St. Marks Place and is open every Wednesday from 1 2pm. Participants may come once a month, in addition to the Mobile Pantry. Just bring ID. Spread the word!! Nuestra Despensa de la Parroquia se encuentra en 53 St. Marks Place y está abierta todos los miércoles de 1 a 2 pm. Los participantes pueden venir una vez al mes, además de la despensa móvil. Sólo trae ID. Difundir la palabra!! Project Hospitality offers a meal ever Sunday evening after Mass, at 6:30 p.m. in Assumption Hall at Assumption Church. All are welcome. Proyecto de Hospitalidad ofrece una comida los Domingos despues de la Misa a las 6:30 pm en el salon de Asuncion. Todos son bienvenidos. Food Pantries The Mobile Food Pantry will now serve the following locations from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. First Tuesday: St. Peter, 53 St. Mark s Place Second Tuesday: St. Peter, 53 St. Mark s Place Third Tuesday: St. Peter-St. Paul School, 145 Clinton Ave. Fourth Tuesday and Fifth Tuesday, when necessary: St. Peter-St. Paul School, 145 Clinton Ave. Please bring photo I.D. For yourself and any other family members. One service per household per month. You must be 18 years of age to receive food. Despensa de Alimentos La despensa de alimentos móvil servirá ahora en las siguientes ubicaciones desde las 10:30-11:00 a.m. Primer Martes: St. Peter, 53 St. Mark s Place Segundo Martes: St. Peter, Tercer Martes: 53 St. Mark s Place St. Peter-St. Paul School 145 Clinton Ave. Cuarto Qunito Martes (as appropriate) St. Peter-St. Paul School 145 Clinton Ave. Favor de traer una identificación con foto para usted y otros miembros de la familia. Solo un servicio por familia cada mes estará disponible. Usted debe tener 18 años de edad para recibir alimentos.
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