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.olfatimaparish.org 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. Michael Udoh, In Residence, Part-Time Parochial Vicar Rev. Edwin H. Lozada, Parochial Vicar 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 Wednesday 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.

Mrs. Cassie Zelic, School Principal 25-38 80th Street 718-429-7031 Sister Patricia Reills PBVM, Pastoral Associate & Director of Faith Formation 25-02 80th Street 718-457-3457 Mr. John Cook, Music Director & Organist Mr. Jerry Rodriguez, Youth Minister, Part-Time Mr. José Aquino, Trustee Mr. John Blaney, Trustee HORARIO DE MISAS en español Domingo 10:30 am Jueves 7:00 pm 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 2:00 pm. 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 Miercoles anterior al bautizo a las 7:00 pm. 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.

MARRIAGES Couples should contact the parish office at least six months in advance to make the proper arrangements for the Sacrament of Matrimony.

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.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact the parish office.

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. PARISH DEVOTIONS Our Lady of Fatima Novena and Rosary Monday 7:30 pm First Friday: Exposition 10:00 am / Holy Hour 6:30pm, followed by Benediction & Mass at 7:30 pm

RECONCILIACION El Sacramento se celebra semanalmente los sábados de 3:30 pm a 4:30 pm. También se puede fijar una cita para la Confesión otro día de la semana con un sacerdote. DEVOCION EN HONOR AL DIVINO NIÑO Ultimo Viernes de cada mes. 6:00 pm - Confesiones - Rosario - Novena 7:00 pm - Misa

SATURDAY, JULY 25 8:30 am - Harry Garabedian 5:00 pm - Jennie & Vito Inserra SUNDAY, JULY 26 8:00 am - For the People of the Parish 10:30 am - Asuncion Tapia 12:00 pm - Regina Rodriguez 5:30 pm - Kathleen Vagra MONDAY, JULY 27 7:00 am - Edviges Pereira 8:30 am - Anna Mele TUESDAY, JULY 28 7:00 am - Concetta & Robert Garrett 8:30 am - John S. Smith WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 7:00 am - Angela & Mary Grilli 8:30 am - Rev. James Fitzpatrick THURSDAY, JULY 30 7:00 am - Nicholas DiGiovanni 8:30 am - Rev. Joseph & James Blaney O.M.I. 7:00 pm - Misa Comunitaria

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Elisha feeds a hundred people with twenty barley loaves (2 Kings 4:42-44). Psalm — The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs (Psalm 145). Second Reading — Paul urges the Ephesians to live in a manner worthy of the call they received (Ephesians 4:1-6). Gospel —Jesus feeds a large crowd with five barley loaves and two fish (John 6:1-15). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23 Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13 Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-27 Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11 Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6 Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wednesday: St. Martha Thursday: St. Peter Chrysologus Friday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Saturday: St. Alphonsus Liguori; First Saturday

FRIDAY, JULY 31 7:00 am - Marilyn Foster 8:30 am - Alfred Pereira 7:00 pm - Misa Divino Niño SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 8:30 am - Maria Calcagnia 5:00 pm - Robert Malloy SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 8:00 am - For the People of the Parish 10:30 am - Carmen Perdomo 12:00 pm - In Honor of God the Father 5:30 pm - James Cartier Please pray for our sick: Msgr. John E. Mahoney, Jennifer Garcia Yepes, Mary Boyd, Margarita Cortes de Angulo, Cele McCauley, Alex Aponte, Maria Carmen Maldonado, Hector Pinto, Maria I. Ramirez, Joseph Curran Please pray for our deceased: Floraiva Derviz, Elvira DiMaano, Maximina Perez, Isidro Gonzalez, Antonia Perez, Hugo Alfonso, Frank Curran

MISA AL DIVINO NIÑO El viernes 31 de julio a las 7:00 P.M. es la Misa al Divino Niño. Habrá rosario y novena. Todos estan invitados no falten.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Eliseo da de comer a cien hombres con veinte panes de cebada (2 Reyes 4:42-44). Salmo — Bendeciré al Señor eternamente (Salmo 145 [144]). Segunda lectura — Pablo exhorta a los efesios a que se muestren dignos de la vocación que han recibido; siendo comunidad unida, llena de fe y esperanza (Efesios 4:1-6). Evangelio —Jesús da de comer a un enorme gentío con cinco panes de cebada y dos pescados (Juan 6:1-15).

Memorials ALTAR CANDLES are donated this week in loving memory of EDVIGES PEREIRA.  CLOSER      God is closer to me than my own breath. 

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 26, 2015 The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season.

A ti, Señor, sus ojos vuelven todos y tú los alimentas a su tiempo. — Psalm 145:15

Celebrate the Feast of God Our Father of All Mankind Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 at 1 PM After Mass Special Prayers to Our Father in Heaven God knows all our needs, He knows everything in our hearts. God is a Good Father who loves us dearly Come to honor Him.

Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father I am in the Father and the Father is in me. John 14:6-9,11

CATECHISTS “THE CREED” - BELIEVING AS ADULTS, a Basic Catechists Training Course will be offered on Thursdays nights from 7:00 PM—9:00 PM on July 16th, July 23rd, July 30th and August 6th by Sr. Pat. We will also spend some part of the time sharing reflections on Pope Francis’ new Encyclical … “ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME. All parishioners who would be interested are welcome to join us. PARISH CALENDAR

Any parish groups or organizations are reminded to submit their dates for 2015-2016 to the rectory office, c/o Msgr. Ferrarese or Anna Maria so that they can be included on the parish calendar. CALENDARIO PARROQUIAL

A todos los grupos parroquiales se les recuerda presentar sus fechas para 2015-2016 a la oficina de la rectoría, c/o Mons. Ferrarese ó Anna Maria, para que puedan ser incluidos en el calendario de la parroquia. YOUTH GROUP NIGHTS—For our young parishioners between 12-18 years old. We gather Thursday Nights from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Fatima Room located at the basement of the rectory. For more information contact the parish youth minister Jerry Rodriguez at (908-873-6532). EL GRUPO JUVENIL-El grupo juvenil es para jóvenes entre las edades 12 y 18 años. El grupo juvenil se reúne los Jueves por la noche de 6:30-8:30 PM en el salon Fátima localizado en el sótano de la rectoria. Para más información llamar al coordinador Pastoral Juvenil Jerry Rodriguez al (908-873-6532).

Job Opportunity at Our Lady of Fatima School Senior in High School or College Student (must speak Spanish) Must be available beginning in September Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00-6:00 PM

Call Mrs. Zelic at 718-429-7031

PRO-LIFE CORNER - Our sewers run red with the blood of 57.5 million pre-born babies. God judges nations. Blood has a voice and it cries for vengeance. Blood is in hot pursuit of America. It is running in torrents down our streets. No one is safe, no place is secure. Abortion has blinded our eyes. Lord, grant that we will return to the culture of life.

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Dear Parishioners, One of the many marvelous things about Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home.” is that it is written in a very accessible style. It does not read like an academic tome as have many encyclicals of the past. Anyone who can read a newspaper can read this encyclical and get something out of it. True, it is 190 pages and about 40,000 words, but the six chapters flow nicely. It is not hard to read. The encyclical is great for individual reading, but even better for a book club, class or discussion group. Reading and discussing the encyclical in a group is exactly what is called for because throughout the letter, there are calls to dialogue. There is no need for people to wait while the bishops or pastors organize a response to the encyclical. Anyone can download the encyclical *, call their friends and say, “Let’s read and discuss the encyclical.” Anyone part of a book club can recommend that the encyclical be their next read. The impact of the encyclical is going to be significant even outside the Catholic church. Environmentalist and scientists have endorsed the document. Likewise, non-catholic religious leaders are eager to discuss the encyclical, which will become a topic of ecumenical and interreligious dialogue. Sincerely in Christ

Msgr. Fernando Ferrarese *http://w2.vatican.va/content/fracesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html

Queridos Feligreses: Una de las cosas maravillosas sobre la encíclica del Papa Francisco sobre el medio ambiente,"Laudato Si ', sobre el cuidado de la casa común", es que está escrito en un estilo muy accesible. No es como leer un tomo académico como ha sido con muchas encíclicas del pasado. Cualquiera que pueda leer un periódico puede leer esta encíclica y obtener algo de ella. Es cierto, hay 190 páginas y cerca de 40,000 palabras, pero los seis capítulos fluyen bien. No es difícil leerla. La encíclica es ideal para una lectura individual, o aún mejor para un club de lectura, clase o grupo de discusión. La lectura y la discusión de la encíclica en un grupo es exactamente lo que se pide porque a lo largo de la carta, hay llamadas para el diálogo. No hay necesidad que la gente espere mientras los obispos o pastores organizan una respuesta a la encíclica. Cualquier puede descargar la encíclica *, llamar a sus amigos y decir: "Vamos a leer y discutir la encíclica." Cualquier persona que sea parte de un club de lectura puede recomendar que la encíclica sea su próxima lectura de discusión. El impacto de la encíclica va a ser significativo incluso fuera la Iglesia Católica. Ecologistas y científicos han respaldado el documento. Del mismo modo, líderes católicos no religiosos están entusiamados por discutir la encíclica, que se convertirá en un tema de diálogo ecuménico e interreligioso . Sinceramente en Cristo,

Mons. Fernando Ferrarese *http://w2.vatican.va/content/fracesco/es/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html

RCIA We are forming a RCIA class for ADULTS who desire to complete their initiation through the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist and/or Confirmation. This class is open also to adults who wish to become Catholic and desire Baptism. RICA Estamos formando una clase de RICA para los Adultos que desean completar su iniciación a través del sacramento de la Eucaristía y de la Confirmación. Esta clase está abierta también para los adultos que desean convertirse al catolicismo y desean el Bautismo.

COLLECTIONS July 19, 2015 - $5,402.00 Poor Box - $95.00

July 13, 2014 - $4,906.00

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2015 The theme of this year’s appeal is SHARE THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL. Our parish goal will be the same as last year, $53,901. Please read the Appeal material you receive in the mail and prayerfully consider making a pledge in order to support both our Diocese and our parish! Appeal material is available in Church. Please remember that all monies received OVER GOAL are returned to the parish to assist with our many expenses. As of July 15th we had 192 pledges for a total of $58,804 or 109% of our goal $47,315 has been paid so far. Thank You! El tema de la apelación de este año es Compartir la Alegría del Evangelio. Nuestra meta de la parroquia será el mismo que el año pasado, $53,901. Por favor, lea el material de apelación que recibió por correo y en oración considere hacer una promesa con el fin de apoyar tanto a nuestra diócesis y nuestra parroquia! Materiales de apelación estan disponibles en la Iglesia. Por favor recuerden que el dinero recibido mas que la meta sera enviado a nuestra parroquia para ayudar a los muchos gastos. Desde 15 de julio tenemos 192 promesas por un total de $58,804 el 109% de nuestra meta. Por el momento ya han sido recibido $47,315. Muchas gracias a todos.

UNATHORIZED FLYERS Please do not place any flyers inside the church without permission. ALL FLYERS must be submitted to the Rectory for approval. Thank You!

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VOLANTES NO AUTORIZADOS Por favor pedimos no poner ningun volante adentro de la Iglesia. TODO VOLANTE debe ser traido a la Rectoria. para ser Aprovado. Gracias!

SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION We are accepting Registration for our Sunday Religious Education Program. Come and register during July & August at the Religious Education Office. ALL children who attend the Public Schools are urged to attend from Grades 1 through 8. High School students who desire to receive the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation are welcome to sign up and they will be instructed according to their age group at whatever time is best. EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA DOMINICAL Estamos aceptando registraciones para nuestro programa de Educación Religiosa de los Domingos. Registrense durante los meses de Julio y Agosto en la Oficina de Educación Religiosa. TODOS los niños que asisten a las escuelas públicas a partir de 1er al 8vo grado se les insiste inscribirse. Tambien a los estudiantes de escuela secundaria que desean recibir los sacramentos de la Eucaristía y la Confirmación están invitados a registrarse y serán instruidos de acuerdo a su edad y a un horarío adecuado.

Diocesan Pilgrimage - January 22-February 1, 2016 51st International Eucharistic Congress Cebu, Philippines Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and Timothy Cardinal Dolan Chaplains Sponsored by: The Pilmigrage Office, Brooklyn - Filipino Apostolate For brochure call Peter’s Way Travel 1-516-605-1551

PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA, LOURDES & SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Nov. 10-20, 2015 Hosted by: Fr. John Mendonca 718-897-4444 Ext. 301 or email: [email protected] ($2,879 per person—Air/land tour price is $2199 plus 680 gov’t taxes/airline fuel surcharges)

YOUTH SUNDAYS The young parishioners, who participate of the youth group, are trying to attend the “2015 Steubenville Conference”. This conference gathers more than 5,000 youth and offers the youth the opportunity to have a different experience with the church and most important to have a chance to grow closer to God through these 3 days of fun and prayer. Therefore, our youth ministry youth will be selling some items after each of the Sunday Masses. Your help can provide our youth a chance to attend this wonderful life changing experience!. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. JUVENTUD DOMINGOS Los jóvenes feligreses, quienes participan del grupo pastoral juvenil, están tratando de poder participar la "Conferencia 2015 Steubenville". Esta conferencia reúne a más de 5,000 jóvenes y ofrece a los jóvenes la oportunidad de tener una experiencia diferente con la iglesia y lo más importante es tener la oportunidad de crecer más cerca de Dios a través de 3 días de diversión y oración. Por lo tanto, nuestro grupo pastoral juvenil estará vendiendo algunos artículos después de cada una de las misas dominicales. Su ayuda proporcionará a nuestros jóvenes la oportunidad de asistir a esta maravillosa experiencia que les cambiará la vida !. Gracias de antemano por su colaboración. 115TH PRECINT COMMUNITY COUNCIL Invites you to their Annual National Nite Out on August 4, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 PM At Northern Boulevard, Jackson Heights, NY Entertainment, Food Served, Music DJ Gully PARISH BOOK OF PRAYER Last weekend we introduce our new PARISH BOOK OF PRAYER INTENTIONS. A special book has been placed on a stand at the entrance of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. You are invited to write your personal prayer intentions in this book. These intentions will be remembered collectively not individually at all the Sunday Masses.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL GIVES BACK Our Lady of Fatima should share in the profits. For each car, truck or van, running or not. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $50/100 per vehicle.

Maybe you don’t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle in their driveway that they would like to dispose of. Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at (718) 491-2525. Thank You for your participation! ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER St John University Speech & Hearing Center will be offering FREE Hearing Aid Help. Starting on Monday, June 22, through August 11 at the Seton Complex located at 152-11 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY. Please call the center at 718-990-6480 to schedule an appointment. La Universidad de St John estará ofreciendo examenes GRATIS de Expresión y Audición. Los examenes empezarán el Lunes, 22 de junio hasta el 11 de Agosto en el Edificio Seton ubicado en 152-11 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY. Por favor llamar al centro al 718-990-6480 para hacer una cita.

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