Parish STAFF

Director of Religious Education

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

SACRAMENTS

4:30pm (Italian), 5:45pm 7:45am, 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish), 12:00 Noon

PRAYER AND DEVOTION Choir Practice

Monday — Saturday, 8:45am, CC Mondays Ch Wednesdays 7:30 CH Third Friday, 7:00pm, ICC

Catequesis Familiar Guadalupanos Curso Biblico/Misioneros Oración Carismática Cursillistas Jornadistas

Sunday, 9:00a.m, MRH Tuesday, 8:00pm, HFR Thursday, 7:00pm, HFR Friday, 7:00pm, CC Wednesday, 8:p.m., HFR Sunday, 1:00pm, ICC

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION After 12:00 Mass until 4:00pm. (CC, Convent Chapel; Ch, Church; MRM, Msgr. Ryan Hall; H.F.R.: Holy Family Room; ICC Immaculate Conception

OFFICE of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 28-47 43 Street, Astoria, NY 11103 Phone: (718) 278-1611 E-mail: [email protected]

PARISH REGISTRATION

Sunday, Nov. 6: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time; Daylight Saving Time ends Vigil Masses (Saturday): 4:30 Maria Concetta & Rosario Davi 5:45 Alice Freeman Masses of the Day: 7:45 Lucia & Alessio Gaviglia 9:00 Angela & Giovanni Sertich, Salvatore Ranieri Emanuel Formosa, John Attard, Salvatore Esposito & Maria Mileo 10:30 Edelmiro Colon 12:00 Socrates Duran 7:00pm Xubert & Cassar Famil Monday, Nov. 7: 8:00 Ivan Dobric 12:00 Angela, Maria & Luigi Fosco Tuesday, Nov. 8: Election Day 8:00 Fugosic Family 12:00 Sister Ginny Maguirre Wednesday, Nov. 9: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 8:00 George C. Myers, Ante Tonci Barisch, Mario Giaimo 12:00 Julia Pavich, Rosa Chiaramonte 7:30 Edelmiro Colon, Cayetano Mayancela Thursday, Nov. 10: St. Leo the Great 8:00 Elizabetta & Gragio Panetta 12:00 Giuseppe Savino, Giovanna Colasuonno & Orongina Colasuonno Friday, Nov. 11: St. Martin of Tours; Veterans Day 8:00 Rosa & Vincenzo Garofalo 12:00 Lucia Sivilli Saturday, Nov. 12: St. Josaphat 8:00 Sarah Loesch Sunday, Nov. 13: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Vigil Masses (Saturday): 4:30 Pietro Gambino 5:45 Catherine & Thomas Donohue Masses of the Day: 7:45 Alesandra & Joseph Sclafani 9:00 Carolyn Saffer, Julio Pezzulic, Cassar Family Cayetano Mayancela Lazo, Giordano Vlacich 10:30 Ines Amada Leon 12:00 Deceased members of Tochterman Family 7:00pm Cassar Family

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 6, 2016

My steps have been steadfast in your paths, my feet have not faltered. I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God. — Psalm 17:5‑6a ************************************************************************

Jubilee Year of Mercy Jubilee for Prisoners One of the most moving images of Pope Francis’ ministry comes from Holy Thursday. Slowly, deliberately, Francis kneels down before prisoners—men, women, young, old, Christian, Muslim—and washes their feet, recalling Jesus admonition to Peter: “If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet” (John 13:14). On today’s Jubilee for Prisoners, whose rights the Church bids us advocate, Jesus declares in the Gospel, “to [God] all are alive” (Luke 20:38). Have we “imprisoned” anyone figuratively, but no less painfully, passing harsh judgment, then refusing our respect, acceptance, even affection? This month of All Saints and All Souls bids us reflect on our eternal destiny and prepare for it. Respect for ourselves and others, souls and bodies, practical care for neighbors and strangers: such witness affirms that we view our present in light of our future, and believe that, even now, in our midst, stands the Lord of life, the living Jesus. ***********************************************************************

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Tuesday:

Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6 Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Thursday: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a; Ps 98:5-9; 2 Thes 3:7-12; Lk 21:5-19

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Lamp for the week (November 7—11th) will burn in memory of William & Sadie Pinto as requested by Patricia Pinto Sanctuary

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PRAYER INTENTIONS F T S H Charles Principato, Hildy Bruthanz Toohey, Dan Daumen, Jane Vassil, Chris Giambrone, Pamela Rodriguez & Marie Solazzo Those Who Have Entered into Eternal Life Rev. Thomas J. Dolan, Mateo Bartolotta, Maria Dolores Morales, Patricia Hili, Eileen Christman & Ester Scopaz

SECOND COLLECTIONS This weekend, Nov. 5 and 6, 2016, there will be a second collection after communion for Military Services. Your donations, as always, are very much appreciated. ************************************************************************

On Friday November 11th, Parish Office will be closed in observance of Veteran’s day. Please pray for our Veterans.

Mass Book for 2017 If you have had a loved one buried from the parish during the last year, you may reserve one Mass to be celebrated for that deceased person. This Mass must be arranged personally at the Parish Office on 43rd St. during the week (November 7th to 10th). The offering for a Mass will be $15 for a weekday Mass and $25 for a Saturday evening Sunday Mass. The new Mass book for 2017 will open on Saturday, November 12th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, in the Parish Center for anyone who desires a Mass to be celebrated for the intention of a loved one in the next calendar year. The Mass book will be closed during the week of Nov. 14th, and will re-open on Monday, Nov. 21st. ***********************************************************************

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In the seventeenth century, English Catholics, many of them wealthy and well educated, looked to the American colonies as a place to regain a measure of religious freedom. In Ireland, the so-called penal laws were even harsher than in England, as a minority Parliament tried to force the conversion of the population by denying the majority political and economic power. Beginning in 1691, laws were passed that punished dissenters, principally Catholics, but also causing hardship for Jews, Quakers, and others. There were acts forbidding “mixed marriage” or sending children “beyond the seas” for schooling. Catholics were taxed at double the common rate, barred from the legal professions and from university, and not allowed to build churches or own a decent horse. In 1793 the situation began to change, as it became clear that the economic persecution would not drive the majority away from Catholicism. Gradually, laws were repealed until by 1829 freedom was won, although Catholics at university were ineligible for honors, and until the 1920s and the Republic, the Church of Ireland was the state church, funded by the taxes of all citizens. ***********************************************************************

LIFE EVERLASTING The second book of Maccabees tells a powerful story, and a rather gruesome one at that. But central to it, beyond the horrible deaths inflicted upon the brothers and their mother, is their belief in the promise of resurrection and life everlasting in God. Paul asks the Thessalonians to pray for him as he spreads Christ’s message of love, so that he might be delivered from other nonbelievers anxious to do him harm. The apostle is confident in such prayer, just as he is confident in the everlasting support of Jesus and God the Father. And there’s that “everlasting” word again. The Sadducees, not buying the idea, ask Jesus an interesting—albeit meaningless—question about the status of married life at the Resurrection. He tells the non-believers that marriage isn’t an issue for the risen children of God. More importantly, he assures them that their ancestors do live on in God, even as evidenced by the Father’s words to Moses.

Annual Grand Prize Raffle

Grand Prize: $2,000 2nd Prize: $1,000 3rd Prize: $500 Drawing Will Be Held on November 24th, 2016 the day of Thanksgiving, Do not Have to Be Present to Win Donation - $25. Tickets available at the parish rectory. ***********************************************************************

Saint Pio Fundation Presents:

MEET & EAT

We cordially invite all to join us next Sunday Nov. 13th for our monthly breakfast to be held in our School Social Center after all the Morning Masses: 7: 45 A.M. , 9:00 A.M., 10:30A.M., AND 12 NOON PLEASE COME AND JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST, WE WILL HAVE PANCAKES, COFFEE, JUICE, SAUSAGE, EGGS, BAGELS AND MORE…. ENTRANCE IS FREE, YOU PAY ONLY FOR WHAT YOU EAT, PLEASE BRING YOUR WHOLE FAMILY OR A FRIEND AND ENJOY A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST, AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OTHER PARISHIONERS. **************************************************************

Food Pantry Our Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 8:009:30 am, to assist any parishioner that is need of food. To register please bring a form of identification. If you would like to donate nonperishable items, including canned foods, pasta, rice etc., please drop the items in specially-marked containers in the Church vestibules. **************************************************************

Thanksgiving Day Dinner November 24th at 4:00 pm, in the Social Center We invite you who are alone, or not, who have no family near, or maybe have a big family, who have had a difficult time, or maybe a blessed year… that is, you who are willing to share with us your presence, the food you can bring and above all your gratitude to God. If you are unable to provide food, your presence is still welcome. In order to organize our event please call to the rectory Office during the week. At 718-278-1611. Please R.S.V.P. by Nov. 20th, if you plan to join us.

Trigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 6 de noviembre de 2016

Mis pies estuvieron firmes en tus caminos, y no vacilaron mis pasos. Yo te invoco porque tú me respondes. — Salmo 17 (16):5‑6a

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Año Jubilar de la Misericordia Jubileo por los Encarcelados Una de las imágenes más conmovedoras del ministerio del Papa Francisco es la del Jueves Santo. Despacio, determinado, el Papa Francisco se arrodilla ante los prisioneros —hombres, mujeres, jóvenes, ancianos, cristianos, musulmanes— y les lava los pies, recordando aquello que Jesús le dijo a Pedro: “Pues si yo, el Maestro y el Señor, les he lavado los pies, también ustedes deben lavarse los pies unos a otros” (Juan 13:14). Hoy, en el Jubileo para los Encarcelados, la Iglesia nos invita a abogar por sus derechos, en el Evangelio Jesús expresa que para Dios “todos están vivos” (Lucas 20:38). ¿Hemos “encarcelado” a alguien de forma figurada, sin tanto dolor, con un juicio severo, negándole nuestro respeto, aceptación y más aún, afecto? Este mes de Todos los Santos y los Fieles Difuntos nos invitan a reflexionar en nuestro eterno destino y a prepararnos para ello. El respeto por nosotros mismos y los demás, nuestras almas y cuerpos, atención cuidadosa por nuestros vecinos y extraños: dicho testimonio afirma que vemos nuestro presente a la luz de nuestro fututo y que lo creemos, incluso ahora, en medio de nosotros se encuentra el Señor de la vida, Jesús vive. ***************************************************************

VIDA ETERNA El segundo libro de los Macabeos relata una historia poderosa, y bastante horrible por cierto. Pero la clave de ella, más allá de la horrible muerte infligida a los hermanos y su madre, es su fe en la promesa de resurrección y vida eterna en Dios. Pablo les pide a los tesalonicenses que recen por él mientras difunde el mensaje de amor de Cristo, para que pueda librarse de los no creyentes que quieren hacerle daño. El apóstol confía en esas oraciones, lo mismo que confía en el continuo apoyo de Jesús y de Dios Padre. Y ahí está otra vez la palabra “continuo”. Los saduceos, que no se creían la idea tan facilmente, le hacen a Jesús una interesante –aunque insignificante– pregunta acerca del estatus de la vida matrimonial después de la resurrección. Les responde a los no creyentes que el matrimonio no es un tema para los hijos de Dios resucitados. Más importante, les asegura que sus ancestros continúan vivos en Dios, como es evidente en las palabras del Padre a Moisés. ***************************************************************

Apertura del Libro de Misas Del 2017

El Nuevo libro de Misas se abrirá el 12 de noviembre en la casa parroquial, de 9 a 11a.m., para quien quiera reservar una misa para el próximo año. La donación de las misas es de $15 para las misas de la semana y $25 para la las misas de los sábados en la noche y los domingos.

Update on Parish Weekly Collection

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults If you are an adult who is not baptized and who is seeking information about the Catholic Church, you are invited to: "COME & SEE." RCIA is the process for you. If you are a baptized non-Catholic adult seeking information about the Catholic Church, you are invited to "COME & SEE." RCIA is the process for you. If you are a baptized Catholic who is seeking to complete initiation into the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist you are invited to "COME & SEE." RCIA is the process for you. If you have been married civilly, but not yet in the Catholic Church and are interested to receive the Sacrament of Matrimony Please call the Parish Rectory to make an appointment for an interview with Rev. Vincent Miceli, Pastor or Rev. Cesar Pena, Parochial Vicar. Classes will start in October

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TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE No todas las patronas latinoamericanas tienen origines entre milagros y visiones. Algunas nacen de la devoción mariana del Pueblo de Dios. Tal es el caso con la Virgen de los Treinta y Tres. En 1962, el Papa Juan XXIII la nombró Patrona de Uruguay y así confirmó oficialmente lo que el Pueblo de Dios ya había hecho desde el 1825. Esta pequeña imagen de 36 centímetros lleva sobre su cabeza una corona desproporcionadamente grande, regalo de un general militar y símbolo de la devoción del pueblo. También lleva su curioso nombre en honor a su papel en la Independencia de Uruguay antiguamente llamada la Provincia Oriental. Los treinta y tres orientales que comandaron la guerra de liberación encomendaron sus esfuerzos delante esta imagen de origen jesuita. El siglo pasado el pueblo uruguayo comenzó ha patrocinar peregrinajes en honor de su patrona. Eventualmente en 1945 el obispo tuvo la gran idea de llevar la imagen en peregrinación al pueblo. Desde entonces se ha ido desarrollando esta bella costumbre que lleva María al Pueblo cada segundo domingo de noviembre entre homenajes de caballadas, desfiles y cantos. ************************************************************************

The Divine Mercy Prayer Group Please join us for our weekly meeting every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church (Gathering space); Length of meeting is approximately one hour.

This week collections were as follows: October 30, 2016

1st Collection: .………………………………$6,730.00 Bishop's Special Collection for the Victims of Hurricane Matthew............................................$517.00 Total Collection................................................$7,247.00 ***********************************************************************

FAMILY, MARRIAGE AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Family, marriage and individual therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists including therapists who specialize in Depression, Divorce Mediation and Domestic Violence, are available to our parishioners at 147 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the past 41 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. For confidential information and appointments, call Dr. Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at: (631) 243-2503 or visit: www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com

Welcome to Our Parish

Please mark one:  Please register me and, yes, send me envelopes.  Please contact me about becoming a Catholic or completing my initiation as a Catholic through the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation.  Please contact me about Religion Education for my child.  Please contact me about how I can volunteer.

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