SATURDAY: SUNDAY: Church of St. Ephrem Fort Hamilton Pkwy. and Bay Ridge Pkwy. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11228 Rev. Robert B. Adamo - Pastor Rev. Msgr. Peter V. Kain - Pastor Emeritus Mrs. Annamarie Bartone- School Principal Sr. Grace Campbell, IHM - C.A.P. Outreach Program Rev. Anthony S. Chanan- Parochial Vicar Wilfred N. Horne - Permanent Deacon (Retired) Mrs. Michele James- Business Manager Masses Weekends 5:00 PM 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM Weekdays 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 26, 2015 MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 7:00 AM & 8:45 AM (There is no 7:00 AM Mass on legal holidays or the day after Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving.) SATURDAY: 8:45 AM EVE OF HOLY DAYS: 7:30 PM HOLY DAYS: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM (If the holy day is not a day of obligation, it will be the regular Mass schedule for the day. Any changes in this will be announced both in the bulletin and from the pulpit.) Sacraments Baptism: Entrance into the Christian Community is an important step in a person s life. Infant baptisms are celebrated once a month on the fourth Sunday of the month at 2:00 PM. To prepare for your child s baptism, please call the rectory for an appointment with a priest or deacon. Our baptism class is on the third Sunday of the month in the Rectory following the 10:00 AM Mass. Adults who are interested in being received into the church likewise are invited to call the rectory. We would be happy to assist you in your journey of faith. Marriage: The Sacrament of Marriage requires a time of serious spiritual preparation. Couples should make arrangements for their marriage at least six months before the date of the wedding by making an appointment with a priest or deacon. Please log onto www.pre-cana.org for complete information about marriage preparation in the Diocese. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession): from 3:30-4:30 PM on Saturdays in the Reconciliation Room in church or by appointment or request. The Pastoral Staff OUR MISSION STATEMENT We, the parish family of St. Ephrem, baptized into the life of Jesus Christ and nourished by the Word and the Eucharist, strive to be a welcoming and responsive Roman Catholic faith community. Together we are committed to put our faith into action by: Responding to the spiritual and physical needs of the community through service and charity Reaching out to those who are searching for a faith community, including the young and those seeking to re-kindle their relationship with God Reaching out to all without distinction Passing on our faith and traditions through teaching by word and example Connecting to where people are on their faith journey Actively participating in the worship, sacramental and devotional life of the church. Rev. Msgr. Theophilus Joseph- In Residence Rev. James Krische- Parochial Vicar Ms. Eileen Maguire - Director of Religious Education/ Faith Formation Mr. Thomas Marchesiello- Director of Music/Liturgy Sr. Ann Martha Ondreicka, OP- Director of the Spirituality Center Mrs. Lisa Pinsky- Parish Secretary Anthony Stucchio- Permanent Deacon Anointing of the Sick/Communion Calls/Sick Calls: please call the rectory to make arrangements for communion to be brought to any parishioner who is seriously ill or confined to the house, or if they wish to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Devotions: the Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed every Monday after the 8:45 Mass and the Rosary is prayed at 8:15 AM Mon. thru Fri. Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 AM-12 Noon, 1:00 PM-8:00 PM; Saturday - 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sunday - no office hours. For your convenience we ask you to make an appointment when coming to the rectory to see a priest or any member of the pastoral staff. Parish Registration: We are delighted to welcome new members to our parish community. Please come to the rectory to register as soon as possible after you are settled in your new home. Addresses Rectory: 929 Bay Ridge Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11228 Email: stephremrectory@aol.com Visit us on the web at: www.stephremparish.com School: 7415 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11228 Convent: 935 Bay Ridge Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 11228 C.A.P. Outreach Program: Religious Education Office: - same as rectory - for mailing same as rectory - office in school room 8 Spirituality Center:- same as convent- enter on right side Phone Numbers Rectory: 833-1010 School: 833-1440 Fax: 921-5232 Fax: 745-5301 Religious Education Office: 745-7486 C.A.P. Outreach Program: 833-1143 Spirituality Center: 921-9518 Home School Association: 748-6610
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