Church of Our Lady of Angels Rev. Kenneth J. Calder, Retired; in Residence Rev. Jason N. Espinal, Parochial Vicar Rev. Richard M. Lewkiewicz, Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, VF, Pastor Deacon Edward S. Gaine Deacon Charles R. Hurley Ann O’Brien, 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

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER  April 24, 2016 TRUE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Can you imagine a world such as the one put before us in today’s scripture readings? Communities of believers everywhere would support and encourage one another and be identified as Christians by the way they love each other. It would be a world with no tears, no death and mourning, no crying out in pain. “Behold, I make all things new,” we hear the Son of God say in the second reading from the book of Revelation (21:5). Is this world of John’s vision only imaginary? Are these faithful followers for whom Jesus prayed only a savior’s dream? Today they are put before us as a worthy goal. How much closer can we come to this vision of a true Christian community in our lives today? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Rectory: 7320 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11209 Telephone: (718) 836-7200 / Fax: 718-238-2466 / Website: www.ourladyofangelsparish.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2016

WEEKDAY MASSES:

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm & Spanish Mass: 6:30pm Sunday: 7:15, 9:00, 10:30, 12 noon & 5:00 pm WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday-Friday: 6:45, 8:30, 11:45am / Saturday: 8:30 am SACRAMENTS: Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12 Noon — 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Thursdays before First Friday & Eves of Holy Days: 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated at 12:30pm – on the Second Saturday of the month. And at 1:30pm - on the Fourth Sunday of the month. Baptismal Preparation Please contact one of the priests or deacons to schedule an appointment. (Please bring the child’s birth certificate to interview.) Anointing of the Sick

Following the 8:30 AM Mass on First Saturday of each month.

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 Every Thursday following the 11:45 AM Mass Benediction at 4:00 PM in Christ the King Chapel Eucharistic Devotion - First Fridays Following 11:45 AM Mass — Benediction at 1:10 PM PARISH SERVICES Al-A-Non - Meets in the Pine Room on Thursday nights at 8:00 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 Mondays, Wednesdays, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. O.L.A’s Caregiver Support Group Provides support and resources and meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM in the St. Joseph Center. Entrance at 336 - 73rd Street Lower Level. For more information call 718-680-6344. 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.

SATURDAY, April 23rd

8:30 Sarah & Marilyn Maguire 5:00 Michael J. Ferraro (Fr. Espinal) 6:30 Crucita Rodriguez - 5th Anniversary (Msgr. Noone)

SUNDAY, April 24th 7:15 9:00 10:30 12:00 5:00

Lawrence F. Murphy (Fr. Lewk) Leonard Fusco Jr. (Fr. Lewk) Frank J. D’Onofrio (Fr. Espinal) Janet K. Plantz (Msgr. Noone) August & Maria Grazia Ghizzoni (Fr. Espinal)

MONDAY, April 25th

6:45 Purgatorial Society 8:30 William Fasano 11:45 Tom & Julia Costanza

TUESDAY, April 26th

6:45 Aleschka Anzalone - Living Birthday 8:30 Deceased Members of the Keyloun Family 11:45 In Loving Memory - Alice Mary Homsey

WEDNESDAY, April 27th

6:45 Michael T. Smith 8:30 The Conways’ 25th Wedding Anniversary 11:45 Fausto Figueroa

THURSDAY, April 28th 6:45 Leo Duval 8:30 Evelyn Shashaty 11:45 Fausto Figueroa

FRIDAY, April 29th

6:45 Walter & Julia Hastings 8:30 In Thanksgiving 11:45 Elizabeth Sloane, Jonathan Lewis - Birthdays

SATURDAY, April 30th

8:30 Joan Blacklock - Birthday 5:00 Margaret & Flory Sullivan Family (Msgr. Noone) 6:30 Sweet Sixteen Rosa Isela Monroy (Fr. Espinal)

SUNDAY, May 1st

7:15 Jose C. Espinal - 69th Birthday (Living) (Fr. Espinal) 9:00 Leonard & Joseph Fusco, Jr. (Msgr. Noone) 10:30 Arthur A. Byrd (Msgr. Noone) 12:00 Ann Regan - Living (Fr. Lewk) 5:00 O.L.A. Parishioners (Fr. Lewk)

Dear Parishioners, Our Parish Anniversary Committee is beginning to take shape. Please spread the word that there will be a “Homecoming Celebration” of our 125th Anniversary on Sunday, September 25th, at the 12:00pm Mass. This Mass will begin a yearlong observance of our being a community of Faith here in Bay Ridge since September 24, 1891, when Bishop John Loughlin sent Father Martin Loftus to establish a new parish between St. Michael on 42nd Street and St. Patrick on 95th Street. This Tuesday, April 26th, will be the 150th Anniversary of the Redemptorist Congregation’s having received the picture of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Our parish congratulates our neighbors on 59th Street on this joyful anniversary. I have an appointment on Tuesday to place a railing in our sanctuary for the benefit of those who would feel more secure on the sanctuary steps. At last week’s Project Andrew nine young men came to reflect on the possibility of a call to priesthood. Eight priests also came and shared their vocation stories. Please keep these young discerners in your prayers. Thank you to all who have made a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. When tax returns are issued we usually see a spike in participation. I hope you all have a good week. Let’s pray for each other Msgr. Kevin Noone

April 17, 2016 - $10,264 April 19, 2015 - $ 9,915

1,168 attended the 7 Masses April 16th and April 17th

PURGATORIAL SOCIETY Recently Enrolled:

Mary “May” Coughlin Matthew P. O’Connor Nicholas J. Madonia Jr. Veronica O’Brien

May the Souls of the Faithful Departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen.

BIBLE DISCUSSION MEETINGS for adults are held every Monday from 1 - 2:30 P.M. and 7:30PM - 8:45 P.M. in the Msgr. Cavanagh Meeting Room or the Religious Education Office (enter the school from the Memorial Yard). In the afternoon we will continue our discussion of Romans 14:13ff. Topic: Is it wrong to “judge” others? In the evening we will discuss Acts of the Apostles 20:1ff. Topic: Paul’s dedication to preaching “the gospel of God’s grace” for the benefit of his listeners. All are welcome.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Night Sessions meets Friday nights from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on April 22, 2016 Day Sessions meets Saturday mornings from 9:30am to 10:30am on May 7, 2016 ******************************************

MEN’S BOOK CLUB

Next meeting will be Monday, May 2, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. in Msgr. Cavanagh Room The book is: Vigiliance by Ray Kelly *************************************** Women’s Book Club  

Next Meeting will be Monday, April 25th, 2016 at 7:30 pm In the Msgr. Cavanagh Room. The book is: A SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS by Elizabeth Gilbert ******************************************

Offertory Gifts

Bread & Wine Christine Mary Dario

OPEN HOUSE Catherine Laboure Special Education School 744 East 87th Street, Brooklyn, NY (718) 449-1857 Thursday, April 28, 2016 9AM - 11AM Sunday, May 1, 2016 11AM - 2PM ********************************************

Bay Ridge Council on Aging The next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in St. Patrick’s Church, 95-11 4th Ave, Rectory Basement under the archway. Guest speaker will be Maria Alvarez, Borowide IAC Council- Rehabilitation services for the blind and other free Senior services. Networking is at 9:30am-9:40am. Meeting will begin at 10am If you have any questions or need further information, please call Phyllis Lawless at 718-630-7588, Monday Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

************************************** APRIL 30 WORKSHOP VENUE CHANGE Please note the April 30 Workshop Venue Change: The Liturgical Ministers Training Workshop will take place at: St. Rita’s Parish - School Building 260 Shepherd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208 The OLPH venue is no longer available for use. Please contact Luz Adames at the Liturgy Office with any questions and registration. http://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/the-liturgy-office-2/ ********************************************** A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTORAL PLANNING COUNCIL On Sunday, May 8th, Mother’s Day, St. Vincent de Paul representatives will have a truck outside O.L.A. Church from 9:00AM to 1:00pm to collect your used clothing (clothing only). Boy Scouts will be on hand to assist you. Thank you!

MESSAGE FROM THE OLA PASTORAL COUNCIL (PPC) During the first weekend of April, May and June, after each Mass, members of the Pastoral Planning Council (PPC) will be in the vestibule to listen to your parish concerns and ideas for the future. Come and say HELLO. **********************************************************************

DISCERNMENT EVENTS FOR MEN - May 2016 Discernment Morning of Prayer: May 7 from 10:00am to 12:30pm & Evening of Fraternity: May 23 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Held on Monday evenings, these monthly gatherings include a holy hour, a conference presented by a Brooklyn priest, and dinner. Location: St. John Paul II House of Discernment. For men considering priesthood. ***********************************

Holy Angels Catholic Academy Proudly Presents THE RHAPSODY PLAYERS Produced by John Heffernan Come and enjoy the greatest songs of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s in a cabaret style atmosphere. S a t u r d a y, M a y 2 1 s t a t 7 : 3 0 Our Lady of Angels Gymnasium $25.00 per ticket Admission includes Coffee, dessert & Soda Wine & Beer available at a minimal price For reservations please contact: Holy Angels Catholic Academy 718-238-5045

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AN EVENT BY THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. PATRICK’S 718- 238-2600 - all proceeds benefit the parish of St. Patrick

TASTE OF THE RIDGE Calling all food-lovers, come taste the best of Bay Ridge! With up to 55 local eateries contributing, there’s something for everyone. Beer and wine tasting too. Sunday, April 24th from 3 to 5pm Pay in advance only $20 per person [contact Parish] $25 per person when paying at door St. Patrick Catholic Academy Aldo Bruschi Auditorium Fourth Avenue and 97th Street **************************************************************************************

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish

SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA Friday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

Rex Manor Catering Hall

1100 60th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Admission tickets: are: $50.00 (No tickets will be sold at the door) Tickets are available at the Rectory For further information please call: Sylvia (718) 871-1310 ext. 10 ****************************************************************************** “MASS OF INCLUSION” - May 21, 2016 at 5:00pm Mass will take place at Saint Augustine Church, 116 Sixth Avenue (Park Slope). Arrangements will be in place for guests with physical, mental or emotional needs and include captioning and ASL. Questions? Please call Phil Murray at (718) 875-5407 or email at [email protected] ********************************************************************************** Join Bishop DiMarzio

The Shrine of The Divine Mercy Stockbridge, Massachusetts

June 18, 2016 - $55 per person The Shrine of The Diving Mercy offers opportunities for inspiration and devotion. Stroll through beautiful grounds offering devotional opportunities for silent prayer and contemplation. Buses will be leaving at 7 am from 4 locations: Our Lady of Mt Carmel 23-25 Newtown Ave. Astoria, NY 11102 Saint Patrick’s Church, 9511 Fourth Avenue, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn 11209 Saint Gerard Majella, 188-16 91st Avenue, Hollis, NY 11423 Saint Thomas of Aquinas, 1550 Hendrikson St, Brooklyn, NY 11234 For questions, contact Alison at [email protected] or leave a message at 718-965-7313. Messages are retrieved weekly.

Our Lady of Angel’s

Catch 33 Youth Ministry A place for our young men and women, of High School and College age, to come together for fun, prayer, and spiritual / catechetical discussions. Fridays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm For more information please call Fr. Espinal @ 718-836-7200 These are our upcoming dates: Friday, May 6th - Movie Night & Discussion - O.L.A. Auditorium Friday, May 20th - Karaoke & Game Night - O.L.A. School Cafeteria Friday, June 3rd - Catechetical Night & Spirituality - Msgr. Cavanagh Room Friday, June 17th - Movie Night & Discussion - O.L.A. Auditorium “Dear young friends, this search for happiness is shared by people of all times and all ages. God has placed in the heart of every man and woman an irrepressible desire for happiness, for fulfillment. Have you not noticed that your hearts are restless, always searching for a treasure which can satisfy their thirst for the infinite?” - Pope Francis

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St. Columba Church

343 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001

Te invitamos a nuestros seminarios de formación Bíblica en nuestra Parroquia de St. Columba: de 12:15 a 4:00 P.M. Libros Históricos Sábado 23 de Abril 2016 Libros Proféticos Sábado 07 de Mayo 2016 Libros Poéticos y Sapienciales Sábado 21 de Mayo 2016 Para mayor información entra ennestra página de Internet: www.descubriendoelsiglo21.com sección de Seminarios o llamando al 212-244-4778 Padre Tomas o escribe a [email protected] **************************************************************************** Trinity Lutheran Church Classical Concert Series presents Carmen by George Bizet Please join us at 7:00pm on Saturday, April 30th for Trinity’s Classical Concert Series Opera Highlights performance of Carmen by George Bizet which tells the story of a wild Spanish gypsy who is unscrupulous in matters of the law and of the heart, even at the cost of her own life. Address: Trinity Lutheran Church, 9020 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 Tickets: $20.00 paid at door (no reservations required) For further information please call Roman Borgman at (410) 458-8770 or visit our website at: www.laforzadellopera.com

ATENCION COMUNIDAD HISPANA SANTA MISA EN ESPAÑOL EN NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LOS ANGELES: El Sá bado 30 de Abril 2016 y todos los Sábados a las 6:30PM. Tenemos la Santa Misa en Español. Para mayor informació n hable con Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, Padre Jason N. Espinal o con la señ ora Soraida Puente. Tel: 718 836 7200. Ext. 102. BAUTISMOS EN ESPAÑOL: Charla Bautismal: Dia: 07 de Mayo 2016. Hora: 1:00 P.M. Dı́a de bautizo: 14 de Mayo, 2016. Hora: 1:45 P.M y 28 de Mayo 2016 Hora: 6:30 PM Para mayor información hable con Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, Padre Jason N. Espinal o la señora Soraida Puente. el: 718 836 7200 Ext. 102. Requisito: Certi icado de nacimiento del niño ” RECUERDE QUE ES OBLIGACION DE LOS PADRES BAUTIZAR A SUS HIJOS LO ANTES POSIBLE.”

AVISOS PAROQUIALES: PRIMER SABADO DEL MES: BENDICION PARA LOS FELIGRESES QUE CUMPLEN AÑOS, RECIBIRAN UNA BENDICION ESPECIAL AL FINAL DE LA SANTA MISA. LA FAMILIA QUE DESEE LLEVAR EL CUADRO DE LA IMAGEN DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE: PUEDEN COMUNICARSE CON LA SEÑORA MAGDALENA VALERIO Y LAS FAMILIAS QUE DESEEN DONAR FLORES PUEDEN COMUNICARSE CON LA SEÑORA ANTONIA VALERIO. VISITAS A LOS ENFERMOS: SI TIENES ALGUN FAMILIAR O AMIGO ENFERMO, O CONOCES A ALGUIEN QUE DESEE CONFERSARSE O RECIBIR LA SANTA COMUNION. PUEDES LLAMAR A LA RECTORIA Y DAR SU INFORMACION.

SACRAMENTOS PARA ADULTOS: “Señor Jesús, que al despedirte de tus discípulos dijiste: ‘Ámense como yo los he amado, así los reconocerán como de Si Usted NO ha recibido sus sacramentos, los míos’. Perdona nuestra falta de seriedad en nuestro amor al Bautismo, Comunión y Con irmación o esta prójimo y servicio a Ti. contemplando hacerse Católico o desea Contraer Porque nos puede mas nuestro egoísmo, la soberbia y la Matrimonio en la Iglesia Católica, nosotros frialdad en nuestro corazón. Cambia nuestro corazón de podemos ayudarle, tenemos “CATEQUESIS PARA piedra, por otro de carne. ADULTOS (RICA)”. Para mayor informació n hable Trasvasa tu Espíritu de amor a nuestro interior y que nos con: convirtamos en verdaderos discípulos tuyos.” Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, Padre Jason N. Espinal o la señ ora Soraida Puente. Tel: 718 836 7200 Ext. 102. CONOZCAMOS A CRISTO: Estudio de Biblia y Oració n, todos los Jueves a las 7:00 P.M en el Cavanagh Room. Jesús dijo: “Donde hay dos o tres reunidos en mi nombre ahí estoy yo en medio de ellos”