Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church A Family Tradition PASTOR Rev. Vincent Chirichella PERMANENT DEACON Deacon Philip J. Siani IN RESIDENCE Rev. Dominick F. Cutrone PASTOR EMERITUS Rev. Edward A. Cassar - RECTORY OFFICE HOURS - MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 12NOON AND 1PM TO 8PM SATURDAY: 9AM TO 1PM PHONE: (718) 627-2020 FAX: (718) 336-8033 430 AVENUE W, BROOKLYN, NY 11223 Our Mission Statement The Parish of Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend, as a family of faith motivated by love for God welcomes all to join us as we worship in the Roman Catholic tradition. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to form ourselves and our children in the love and truths taught by our Savior Jesus Christ, and to instill a deep respect for all that God, our Father, has created. We willingly share our time, talents, and treasure through diverse ministries in the service of others. FAITH FORMATION Ms. Phyllis Niwinski, Director (718) 375-0404 CATHOLIC ACADEMY Mrs. Meghan Sarno, Principal (718) 375-2081 PASTORAL MINISTRY Mrs. Annette Bonvino, Coordinator (718) 375-0668 MUSIC MINISTRIES Mr. Edward Radonic, Director (718) 627-2020 YOUTH MINISTRY Mr. Louis Nuñez, Director (718) 627-2020 UPPER & LOWER CHURCH ARE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE PARKING LOT AVAILABLE ourladyofgrace7@gmail.com www.ourladyofgrace-brooklyn.org MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY: 8:30AM SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 5PM (ENGLISH), 7:15PM (SPANISH) SUNDAYS: 8:30AM, (BI LINGUAL), 10:15AM (FAMILY), 11:45AM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated on the 2 nd Sunday of each month at 1pm. Registration is done at the Rectory. Instruction class is required of Parents & Godparents which will be on the Thursday two weeks before Baptism at 7pm. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Confessions are held on Saturdays from 4:15pm to 4:45pm or at other reasonable times by making an appointment at the Rectory. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the Rectory to make arrangements for the Sacrament of Anointing. Please contact the Pastoral Ministry Office to arrange home visitation and Communion. CHAPEL OF ADORATION: Open from 6am to 9pm daily. Enter on E. 4 th St. DEVOTIONS: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal & St. Anthony Novena on Tuesdays and the Daily Holy Rosary immediately following the 8:45am daily Mass; 8am Saturday Mass and 8:30am Sunday Mass. Fourth Sunday of Easter April 17th, 2016
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, April 16th 5:00pm Raffaele Persechino 7:15pm People of the Parish Sunday, April 17th 8:30am Isidro Maddalena DiMaio 10:15am Al Cardone, Frank Pulera, Mr. & Mrs. Apicella, Nancy Rizzo 11:45am Enrico & Virginia Siani Monday, April 18th 8:30am Alfred Cardone Tuesday, April 19th 8:30am Salvatore Schiano & family Wednesday, April 20th 8:30am Salvatore Gallaro Thursday, April 21st 8:30am Salva Dorzoleta and Jose DeLos Reyes Friday, April 22nd 8:30am Edward J. Radonic Saturday, April 23rd 8:30am Salvatore Schiano & Family 5:00pm Angela Luciano 7:15pm People of the Parish Sunday, April 24th 8:30am Rosary Society 10:15am Ms. Merlino, CCD Class 11:45am Thomas Acquaro, Dennis Hendrickson, Susan Bonanno, Giovanni Minetti, Michael Petronio Wine and Hosts have been donated this week Loretta Rinaldi requested by the Parish Community The Sanctuary Lamp has been donated this week Loretta Rinaldi requested by the Parish Community The Altar Candles have been donated this week Loretta Rinaldi requested by the Parish Community The Chapel Candles have been donated this week John & Marie Minsquero requested by Marie & Danny DeLuca The American Flag will be flown this week in honor of Anthony, Mario, & George Terranova requested by Rosa Terranova Pray for the Sick Anthony LaRocca, John Soranno, Daniel Stracquadaine, Elaine Koehler, Lena Ammatuna, Jamie Seaman, Veronica White, Michael Fiore, Frances Manzi, Carmela Foy, Liz DiMola, Conrad Pozzuolli, Salvatore Maniolla, Paulette Alleda, Claire Orofino Please pray for the deceased of our parish, especially Vincent Martino, Ann Colantuoni, Paul Musaracchia, Loretta Rinaldi OUR WEEKLY COLLECTION - APRIL 10TH - 1ST COLLECTION: $6,695 2ND COLLECTION: $404 AVERAGE WEEKLY EXPENSES $10,970
Jesus said, My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish." During this season of Easter we proclaim the great ALLELUIA! Jesus has risen from the dead, and death has no more power over us. The Lamb of God sits on the throne, he is the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. When we are faced with the death of someone we love, our faith reminds us that their story is not over, death does not have the final answer. This week we grieve the loss of Loretta Rinaldi. Loretta was a vibrant and active part of our Lady of Grace. She was part of our MONDAY MORNING GIRLS CREW and came every Tuesday morning to count our weekly collection. She will be surely missed and be forever in our hearts. Our Lord tells us that he will "give them eternal life." Surely this is our prayer for Loretta. We will miss her and will be praying for her family and her dear husband, Richard. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her, may she rest in peace. Amen. Regards in Christ, Father Vincent Visit Our New Website Be sure to visit our new website at ourladyofgrace-brooklyn.org. You can view past and present bulletins and read about the different events at our parish and get other information. If you are not registered, you can register now on line using the website. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24 -- 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Divine Mercy Join Bishop DiMarzio on a Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. The Shrine offers opportunities for inspiration and devotion. Stroll through beautiful grounds for silent prayer and contemplation. Buses will be leaving at 7am from four locations: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (23-25 Newton Avenue, Astoria, NY), Saint Patrick s Church (9511 Fourth Avenue, Bay Ridge), St. Gerard Majella (188-16 91st Avenue, Holls, NY), and Saint Thomas of Aquinas (1550 Hendrikson Street, Brooklyn). Join us on June 18th for $55 per person. For more information, call 718-965-7313 or email Alison at alisontaylorhart@gmail.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Your Prayer Intentions My dear parishioners, each day I make a Holy Hour in our rectory chapel. During this hour I pray for our parish and all of you. If you have something specific that you would like me to pray for, please fill out the form below and drop it off at the rectory. Be assured that I will pray for whatever you ask, and that our Lord knows what you need even before you ask him. In Christ, Father Vincent Your Name: Your Prayer Intention:
- Many Ways To Give - There are many ways to give to support Our Lady of Grace's mission of spreading the Gospel here in Gravesend, Brooklyn. Please consider : 1. Cash, check, or weekly envelope donations. If you are not currently receiving envelopes, please call rectory office to register. 2. Bequests - Have you included the Church that you love in your will? No gift is too small. 3. Gifts of real estate or property - houses, vehicles, boats, etc. 4. Gifts of appreciated securities - gold, silver, and artwork. 5. Life insurance gifts - annuities or gifts payable upon death. 6. Stocks or bonds. Pilgrimage to Medjugorje AUGUST 8TH THROUGH 16TH, 2016 Spiritual Directors: Fr. Charles Mangano & Fr. Tony Stanganelli $3,359 PER PERSON FROM NEW YORK To book or for more information, please contact Yaritza or Sandra at 800-206-8687 ext. 102 or 104 or go online to Yaritza@206tours.com or Sandra@206tours.com (www.pilgrimages.com/frmangano) Restoration of Our Historic Grotto with Beautiful Waterfall - Join us in this proj_]t to r_stor_ our Bl_ss_^ Moth_r Grotto - Memorial Paving Stones $250 each Waterfall Memorial plaques $500 each (located near fountain) For more information, call the Rectory at 718-627-2020 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Return this portion to the Rectory) Name: Telephone: Memorial Stone Inscription: Waterfall Memorial Plaque Inscription: (make checks payable to Our Lady of Grace)
S_min[ri[n Fun^ St_[k & Br_w The Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Salvatore Cafiero Council #7236, is hosting their 2nd Annual Seminarian Fund Steak & Brew on Saturday, May 7th, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $45 per person. Tickets are on sale at the Rectory. For more information call GK Kevin Smylie at 347-236-0948. Come out and support our future Priests! Reverence in Church Please show respect and reverence for Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament and for our fellow parishioners who want to pray. Memorial Gifts We would like to remind everyone that weekly memorial gifts are available. Your remembrances are for the full week beginning on Sunday. You can give these gifts a deceased or in honor of a living person. Intentions can also be for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, retirements, new births, etc. The gifts are Altar Candles, Chapel Candles, Wine & Host, Sanctuary Lamp, and the American Flag. (The flag is particularly appropriate for NYPD, FDNY, EMS, Military and Veterans.) Intentions are always published in our bulletin and beautiful acknowledgement cards are available. Please call the Rectory at 718-627-2020 for more information. AARP Driver Safety Program Available to All Licensed Drivers Assemblyman Colton has arranged with AARP to give a Driver Safety Program at the United Progressive Democratic Club, 29 Bay 25th Street between 86th Street and Benson Avenue. This course will run from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, May 15th. You can reduce as many as four points on your driving record and refresh your driving knowledge. The reduced rate for constituents is $25 (just $20 for current AARP members with a current AARP membership card) which must be paid in advance with a check payable to AARP, when you sign up at his Community Office at 155 Kings Highway. There will be no walk-ins for this course. You must be registered and prepaid. Please call Paul S. Lipton at 718-236-1598 for more information. TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION For the 2016-2017 School Year Financial Aid available to students Grades Pre-K (4 yrs. old) to 8 who attend Brooklyn And Queens Catholic Schools The deadline to apply is April 22nd. Completed applications received on or before this date will be considered for the maximum award amount. Additional requirements can be found on the online application. In order to apply, please go to www.futuresineducation.org, click on the SCHOLARSHIPS tab and then APPLY NOW. Please note there is a nonrefundable $25 application processing fee payable by credit card, check, or money order. For help and support, call 800-477-8237 Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm. Sponsored by the Futures in Education Children s Scholarship Fund.
Spring Extravaganza Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Friday, April 29th at 7pm (doors open at 6pm). at the Rex Manor Catering Hall (1160 60th Street, Brooklyn). Admission tickets are $50. Unlimited beer, wine, and soda with valet parking. Mini packet of raffle tickets available. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call Sylvia at 718-971-1310 ext. 10. + Black and Blue Ink Only + Because bank scanners do not pick up colored ink, we ask that when you write your checks to Our Lady of Grace, you use blue or black ink only. Grace Gravesend Athletic Association Baseball / Softball Registration Spring & Summer - Boys & Girls Start Smart Program for Ages 3 & 4 Free Registration - Learning Kit $40 Pee Wee / Mite / Minor / Major Program Ages 5 through 12 - Free Registration Registration Nightly (Except Saturday) after 8:30pm in OLG Church Basement Use Parking Lot Entrance between E. 3rd & E. 4th Streets For information call 718-336-7148 or go to www.olgaa.com to print your application Sing a New Song unto the Lord! Children from first grade on up are invited to sing in the youth choir. If you are interested and your children would like to sit with the choir and sing at the 10:15am Family Mass, please bring them up to the sanctuary at least 5 minutes before mass begins. OLG MOVIE CLUB Join Father Vincent s Movie Club on Tuesday, April 19th at 7pm in Veltri Hall. This month s movie is ENTERTAINING ANGELS, THE DOROTHY DAY STORY Popcorn will be served. To sign up for the Movie Club, call the rectory and speak to Carol 718-627- 2020 or just come and there will be a sign-in sheet available that evening. Healing Ministry St. Terese Prayer Group Come experience the Power of the Holy Spirit at 7pm on Tuesday, April 26th in conjunction with the St. Terese Prayer Group, with Adoration and Benediction followed by a Healing Mass including a blessing with the Holy Relic of Saint Terese. Invite a friend. Come one, come all. Reduced Fair Metro Cards For Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Reduced Fair Metro Cards will be available for those 65 years and older and persons with disabilities at the Community Office of Assemblyman William Colton at 155 Kings Highway on Friday, April 29th and Friday, May 27th from 10am to 12 noon. No appointment necessary. Valid photo ID required and proof of age (e.g. Medicare Card).