Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church 25-02 80th Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370 Telephone (718) 899-2801 Fax (718) 429-6404 Parish Web Site: www.olfparish.catholicweb.com E-mail Address: [email protected] Rectory Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am-12Noon, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Evenings: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sat. 9:00 am - 6:00 pm / Sun. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Rev. Msgr. John E. Mahoney, Pastor Rev. Carlos Canales OFM Cap., Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael Udoh, In Residence and Part Time Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Breen, P.E. Rev. Patrick J. Frawley, In Residence Rev. James Fedigan S.J., In Residence Deacon Marco Lopez, Permanent Deacon Ms. Leslie De Paz, Financial Secretary Mrs. Anna Maria Mejia, Parish Secretary MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Liturgy Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am 9:15 am - Family Liturgy (Sept. - May) 12:00 pm 5:30 pm Weekdays: Monday thru Friday 7:00 am & 8:30 am Saturday - 8:30 am First Fridays and Holy Days - As announced in the Bulletin INFANT BAPTISMS For children under 8 years of age, the sacrament is celebrated the FIRST Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. The parents must register in the parish office at least 3 weeks prior to the baptism. Both parents and godparents are expected to attend one catechetical session in advance, on the Tuesday before the baptism, at 7:00 pm. SACRAMENTS OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION Before being fully initiated into the sacramental life of the Church, children over the age of 8 will need catechetical preparation through the RCIC process. Teenagers and adults will participate in separate RCIA processes. CONFIRMATION and COMMUNION For those already baptized, preparation for these Sacraments will take place according to the person’s age and knowledge of the Catholic Faith. For further information contact the Office of Faith Formation Program. MARRIAGES Couples should contact the parish office at least six months in advance to make the proper arrangements for the Sacrament of Matrimony. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact the parish office.

Mrs. Cassie Zelic, School Principal 25-38 80th Street 429-7031 Sister Patricia Reills PBVM, Pastoral Associate & Director of Faith Formation 25-02 80th Street 457-3457 Mrs. Josephine Sanges, Director of Music Mr. Stephen Smith, Principal Organist Mr. José Aquino, Trustee Mr. John Blaney, Trustee HORARIO DE MISAS en español Domingo 10:30am Jueves 7:00pm Dias Festivos: Se publica en el boletín. EL BAUTISMO DE NIÑOS Solamente para los niños menores de los 8 años de edad, se celebra el sacramento el SEGUNDO y el CUARTO domingo del mes a las 2:00pm. Es preciso que los padres se inscriban en la parroquia por lo menos tres semanas antes del bautismo. Ambos padres y padrinos deberán asistir a una instrucción catequética, la noche del Martes anterior al bautizo a las 7:00pm. SACRAMENTOS DE LA INICIACION CRISTIANA Con el propósito de participar plenamente en la vida sacramental de la Iglesia, los niños mayores de los 8 años de edad, necesitarán prepararse en el proceso de Iniciación Cristiana Para Niños. Los jóvenes y los adultos se preparán separadamente en el proceso del RICA. CONFIRMACION Y COMUNION La preparación para estos Sacramentos se cumple según la edad de la persona y su conocimiento de la Fe Católica. Para más información comunicarse con la Oficina de Formación de la Fe. MATRIMONIOS La pareja deberá hacer su solicitud en el despacho pastoral por los menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda, para entrevistarse con el sacerdote e iniciar la preparación matrimonial. UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS Comunicarse con el despacho pastoral.

RECONCILIATION A priest is available for Confessions on Saturday afternoon from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. You can also make an individual appointment.

RECONCILIACION El Sacramento se celebra semanalmente los sábados de las 3:30 a las 4:30 pm. También se puede fijar una cita para la Confesión otro día de la semana con un sacerdote.

PARISH DEVOTIONS Our Lady of Fatima Novena and Rosary Monday 7:30 pm

DEVOCION EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO Ultimo Viernes de cada mes. 6:00 pm - Confesiones - Rosario - Novena 7:00 pm - Misa

First Friday: Exposition 10:00 am / Holy Hour 6:30pm, followed by Benediction & Mass at 7:30 pm.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 8:30 am - Edward Malloy 5:00 pm - Sister Kathleen Waters O.P. SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 8:00 am - For the People of the Parish 9:15 am - Loretta Worthington 10:30 am - Ursula Barrios 12:00 pm - Donal & Teresa Connell 5:30 pm - Joey Lopez MONDAY, JANUARY 13 7:00 am - Cesare & Maria Cichi 8:30 am - Nohemy Henato & Family TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 7:00 am - Mr. & Mrs. Harold Doyle 8:30 am - Rose Fantana WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 7:00 am - Elvia de Arregui 8:30 am - Jack Packett THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 7:00 am - Nicholas Di Giovanni 8:30 am - Laurence Kennedy 7:00 pm - Misa Comunitaria FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 7:00 am - William Heiser 8:30 am - Agata & John B. La Galbo

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Isaiah speaks of the Servant whom the LORD upholds; he shall bring forth justice to the nations (Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7). Psalm — The Lord will bless his people with peace (Psalm 29). Second Reading — Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit; he went out healing and doing good (Acts 10:34-38). Gospel — A voice comes from heaven proclaiming Jesus as the beloved Son, with whom God is well pleased (Matthew 3:13-17). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14‑20 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 21 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7 Sunday: Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord Monday: First Week in Ordinary Time; St. Hilary Friday: St. Anthony Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 8:30 am - Purgatorial Society 5:00 pm - Sam Speranza (Anniversary) SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 8:00 am - For the People of the Parish 9:15 am - Joseph & Rose Avitabile 10:30 am - Amparo Martinez 12:00 pm - Clotilda Marzuli 5:30 pm - Michele & Cecilia Pinto Please pray for the sick: Leona Boxer, Emma Jean Humprey, Gladys Carbono, Rosemary Terio, Laura Fitzsimmons Please pray for the deceased: Daniel Sinchi, Attilio Mircovic, Charles Losito, Guillermo Rivera Cruz,

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — He aquí mi siervo a quien he dado mi espíritu. Él les enseñará mi justicia a las naciones (Isaías 42:1-4, 6-7). Salmo-El Señor bendecirá a su pueblo con paz (Salmo 29). Segunda lectura — Dios ha proclamado la paz por Jesucristo, el Señor de todos. Dios ha ungido a Jesús por el Espíritu Santo y el poder (Hechos 10:34-38). Evangelio — Cuando Jesús fue bautizado por Juan, el Espíritu Santo descendió sobre él (Mateo 3:13-17).

NEW YEAR

AÑO NUEVO

The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year, but rather that we should have a new soul.

El objectivo de un año nuevo no es tener un nuevo año sino tenere una nueva alma.

The Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2014 A voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Oyó una voz que decía, desde el cielo: “Éste es mi Hijo muy amado, en quien tengo mis complacencias”. — Matthew 3:17

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Today we celebrate a Festival of Parish Unity and Cultural Diversity. The Festival will be held in Donnelly Hall from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. There will be Great Food, Beverages, Music and Dancing. Admission is $5 for Adults and Children are Free! ALL ARE WELCOME, SO PLEASE COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US! FINANCE COMMITTEE The Parish Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 14th at 7:30 P.M. in the rectory.

COLLECTIONS January 5, 2014 - $4,499.00 Poor Box - $152.00 Second Collection – $1,681.00 (Utility Fund)

January 6, 2013 - $6,075.00

PARISH SUPPORT

We remind all of our parishioners that the parish depends upon your regular financial contributions in order to meet our many expenses. We thank all those who have tried to increase their weekly contributions. God bless you for your generosity! Les recordamos a todos los feligreses que la parroquia depende sobre sus contribuciones para cumplir con todos nuestros los gastos. Les agradecemos a todos aquellos que tratan de aumentar sus contribuciones semanales. Dios los bendiga por su generosidad! 41st ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE

Pilgrimage to Washington DC - Wednesday, January 22, 2014 The diocesan Office of Government Affairs is sponsoring free buses, departing from Queens, at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston and the parish of Resurrection Ascension in Rego Park. Call early to reserve a seat on a bus! Call Liz Purnell at 718-499-9705

St Agnes Academic High School OPEN HOUSE - High School Information Night For 8th grade girls and transfer students Thursday, January 23, 2014 6-7:30 P.M. 13-20 124th Street College Point, NY Phone: 718-353-6276

PRO-LIFE CORNER - “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” He sees what we do and what we do not do to help end abortion. The only voice the preborn have is our own.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Dear Parishioners, This Sunday celebrates the Baptism of the Lord, which officially ends the Christmas Season and begins the Season of Ordinary Time. We remember today Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan River by John the Baptist and the inauguration of His public ministry. Our liturgical celebration also reminds us of our own Baptism, our membership in God’s Family of the Church and our sharing in the mission of Jesus. All of us, by Baptism, are called to lives of ministry and service. In practical terms, this means that we are to be “givers” not “takers,” asking not what the parish can do for me, but what can I do for my parish. Let us, therefore, embrace the spirit of Pope Francis who challenges all of us to bring the spirit of love, mercy, compassion and generosity to our community. Msgr. Mahoney

Queridos Feligreses: Este domingo se celebra el Bautismo del Señor, que oficialmente termina la temporada de Navidad y comienza la estación del tiempo ordinario. Hoy recordamos el bautismo de Jesús en el río Jordán por Juan el Bautista y la inauguración de Su ministerio público. Nuestra celebración litúrgica también nos recuerda nuestro bautismo, nuestra pertenencia a la familia de Dios en la Iglesia y nuestra participación en la misión de Jesús. Todos nosotros, por el bautismo, estámos llamados a una vida de ministerio y servicio. En términos prácticos, esto significa que vamos a "dar" y no a "tomar", no preguntando lo que la parroquia puede hacer por mí, sino lo que yo puedo hacer por mi parroquia. Por lo tanto, adoptemos el espíritu del Papa Francisco, que desafía a todos a llevar el espíritu de amor, de misericordia, de compasión y de generosidad a nuestra comunidad. Mons. Mahoney

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PARISH CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

International Festival Sunday, January 12th at 1:00—3:00 PM

Parish Finance committee meeting Tuesday, January 14th at 7:30 PM

Mass in honor of Our Lady of Altagracia Tuesday, January 21st at 7 PM

FASHION SHOW Saturday, February 15th, 2014

CELEBRACION EN HONOR A NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA ALTAGRACIA

Protectora del Pueblo Dominicano Martes 21 de Enero del 2014 Misa 7:00 P.M. Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Fatima 25-02 80 Street, East Elmhurst NY 11370 Todos estan invitados a participar

Our parish will celebrate a Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Altagracia Tuesday, January 21st 2014, at 7:00 P.M. Patroness of the Dominican Republic All are welcome

Our Lady of Fatima Church

1st Annual Parish Fashion Show Saturday, February 15th, 2014

7:00 PM— 11:00 PM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Especially for Stage Lighting & Design

Also Needed: White Christmas Lights and Spotlights (Will be returned - attach a label or tag with your name and phone number)

For information call or Text Mara at 917-754-1042