Our Lady of Hope DECEMBER 21, 2014 PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We, the faith community of Our Lady of Hope, a vibrant and welcoming parish, are committed to continuing the mission of Jesus Christ, through worship, faith, education, community and service. Rectory Address: 61-27 71st Street Middle Village, N.Y. 11379 Website: www.ourladyofhopeparish.org RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00 - 12 noon 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon Afternoon by appointment only Sundays & Holidays: NO OFFICE HOURS Like us on Facebook - Our Lady of Hope Parish Middle Village, or OLHMV Rectory 718-429-5438 Fax: 718-429-2764 Email: [email protected] School 718-458-3535 Religious Education 718-335-8394 PASTOR Very Rev. Michael A. Carrano PAROCHIAL VICARS Rev. Robert Armato Rev. Cezariusz W. Jastrzebski PARISH TRUSTEES Christopher Quinn Harry Walters PASTORAL COUNCIL PRESIDENT Jacqueline Trela DEACON Robert F. Lavanco RECTORY SECRETARIAL STAFF PASTOR EMERITUS Rev. Msgr. Nicholas W. Sivillo, SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION SCHOOL SECRETARIAL STAFF Jo-Anne Rella Alice Persichette Karen Colletti DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Millie Malone Michele Pizzella Ms. Michele Krebs Larry Abels SCHOOL FINANCIAL MANAGER Angela Guida We invite you to celebrate THE EUCHARIST To share in..... Weekends Saturday: 5:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 ~ 9:30 ~ 11:00 A.M., 12:30 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. Weekdays Monday-Friday: 7:30 and 9:00 A.M. Saturday: 9:00 A.M. Holydays See Mass Schedule in Bulletin. PRAYER AND DEVOTION TO: Pray the Rosary Monday thru Saturday at 8:30 A.M. Mary Queen of Peace Prayer Group 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 P.M. in the Rectory Devotions to Our Lady of Hope Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M. Holy Name Society Corporate Mass on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 11:00 A.M., followed by meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. in the School Cafeteria. Rosary Altar Society BAPTISMS 1st Wednesday after the 1st Sunday at 7:15 P.M. in the Church. Padre Pio and Our Lady Prayer Group Check the schedule in the bulletin for date and time. 2nd Friday of the month at 7:30 P.M. in the Church. RITE OF RECONCILIATION Saturday at 4:00 P.M. and following the 7:30 P.M. Mass. Every 1st Friday following last morning Mass with Benediction at 3:00 P.M. unless otherwise noted. MARRIAGES Arrangements must be made at Rectory at least six months before the wedding. ANOINTING OF THE SICK In case of serious illness or emergency, call the Rectory to arrange for a visit by a Priest Eucharistic Adoration NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to our parish family! Please register at the Rectory office and feel free to contact any member of the Pastoral staff regarding the many programs in the Parish. SUNDAY ENVELOPES All parishioners are expected to identify themselves with the parish by using the envelopes and thus deserve the privileges of the parish. OUR LADY OF HOPE YÜÉÅ à{x ctáàÉÜË á Wxá~ Dear Friends, I n the whole of the New Testament, Mary appears only a handful of times. She is present at the birth of Jesus and at His death. She comes looking for her son in the temple when He is twelve and again when He is preaching. She lets him know that the time has come for His first miracle when He is in Cana. Mary is our example of the best response to the presence of God. She is the one who always welcomes Him in. Now, we should let Him in. We should show God hospitality in our very being and we should allow Him to change our lives in ways we cannot imagine. As we approach Christmas, we should take every opportunity to welcome God and welcome Him in each other. Yours in Christ, Very Rev. Michael A. Carrano PRIESTS’ MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 5:00 P.M. Father Armato 7:30 P.M. Father Armato SUNDAY, 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M 12:30 P. M 6:30 P.M. DECEMBER 28 Msgr. Pflomm Father Carrano Father Carrano Father Cezariusz Father Cezariusz ALTAR SERVERS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 5:00 P.M N. Telesco, J. Lynaugh, S. Bosco 7:30 P.M. J. Roche, D. Pyryt, S. Larussa SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M 12:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. K. McManus, K. McManus, C. Conlon A. Trears, A. Vicino, K. Kelly M. Kulikowski, A. Kulikowski, M. Palma D. Cerillo, F. Cerillo, S. Liarda T. Salerno, D. Foley, L. Livreri MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 5:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. M. Auriemma, L. & M. Amrod J. Rella, K. & A. Colletti SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 8:00 A.M 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M 12:30 P.M 6:30 P.M B. Murray, P. & H. Zalak D. Colletta, P. Mendolia, V. Galantino M. Tardalo, L. Norman, VOLUNTEER Deacon Bob, S. Stern, VOLUNTEER D. Gilbert, D. Ingoglia, VOLUNTEER LECTORS VOCATION PRAYER “ Be it done unto me according to your word.” Docile obedience to the Lord’s will is the fruit of humble prayer. If God is inviting you to a deeper consecration as a priest, deacon, brother or sister, call the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or email: [email protected] SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 5:00 P.M. M. Davide 7:30 P.M. J. Harrington SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00A.M. 12:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. D. Vita Leavy L. Mayr J. Meany L. Carisetti A. Zalak WEEKLY FINANCIALS Due to the early publication deadline the weekly financials were unavailable for print. They will be published in the next bulletin. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 12:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. For The People Of The Parish Patrick Murray Nora A. Bunyan Mirko Jukic Kurt W. Oppenheimer MONDAY, 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. DECEMBER 22 Frank & Antonia Lipovic & Family Daniel Auriemma TUESDAY, 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. DECEMBER 23 - St. John of Kanty Maria Grazia Meogrossi Antonino Favia Italian Apostolate WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. Midnight Antoinette Masi (Anniversary) Giuseppina & Domenico DiLello Nino Battaglia Albert Occhiuzzo For The People Of The Parish Baptism is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 2:00 P.M. To register, please call the rectory and make an appointment to see one of the priests. Please bring the CHILD’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE and SPONSORS’ CERTIFICATES FOR THE GODPARENTS with you. The GODPARENTS MUST BE PRACTICING CATHOLICS. Register for the next Baptism in the Rectory. THE NEXT CLASS IS THURSDAY, JANUARY 8th. The Next Baptisms is scheduled DECEMBER 28TH at 2:00 P.M. THE BREAD AND WINE for this week is donated in loving memory of The Deceased Members of the Matuszewski and Gurnee Families at the request of The Matuszewski and Avolanti Family THE TABERNACLE FLOWERS for this week are donated in loving memory of Frank A. Lagana at the request of Your Loving Wife, Angelina Lagan and Family THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 - Nativity of the Lord 8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 12:30 P.M. FRIDAY, 7:30 A.M. 9:00 A.M. For The People Of The Parish Wanda Soja Albert Occhiuzzo Ribaudo Family & John Kenny DECEMBER 26 - St. Stephen Joan Mandleur William Georgio SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 9:00 A.M. Mirko Jukic Bernado & Biagia Vaccara Rev. Msgr. Anthony Barretta (11thAnn) Steven Panchuk In Thanksgiving to St. Anthony Paddy O’Reilly Michael Huggins (Living) Julius Romay Frances Bernardo Joseph Crociata) 5:00 P.M. Marie & Anthony Ciorciari 7:30 P.M. Purgatorial Mass Intentions SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 12:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. James C. Nallan For The People Of The Parish Frank Gugliemetti The Darco and Dellamura Family Fannie Augello THE SANCTUARY LAMP will be lit this week in loving memory of Maria Bachman at the request of Ben and Phyllis Armato THE OILS FOR OUR ALTAR LAMPS will burn this week in loving memory of Daniel Auriemma at the request of The Auriemma Family We ask you to pray for the sick of our Parish, especially: Gale Bellafiore, James LaRocca, Joseph Wagner, Ukasz Kuna, Lenore Bachman, Raymond Benoit, Catherine Ferrara, Harvey Karp, John Evans, Thomas Flaim, Louis Plascoff (baby), Michael Anthony Cammarata, Camille Reardon, Rev. Msgr. Nicholas W. Sivillo, Patricia Skiba, Thomas Kehoe, Mary Smith, Bob Bark, Mary McGuire, Mary Guthries, Kelly Rooney, Joan Innamorato, Peter Miceli Jr. Vincent Piepraniello DECEMBER 21, 2014 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS There will be NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES on Sunday, December 28th and Sunday, January 4th. The Religious Education staff wishes all of our families a Very Blessed Christmas and Happy Healthy New Year! Christmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24th 5:00 P.M. ~ 8:00 P.M. And Concelebrated Midnight Mass Christmas Day Thursday, December 25th 8:00 A.M. ~ 9:30 A.M. ~ 11:00 A.M. ~ 12:30 P.M. No Evening Mass SPECIAL RECTORY HOURS The Rectory Office will be closing at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 23rd for the Christmas Holidays. Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas! Congratulations to our former students who have achieved honor roll status at: Xavier High School: First Honors: Steven LaRussa Second Honors: Ted Colter, Vincenzo D’Angelo Albert Kulikowski, Salvatore LaRussa, Stephen Vasile We congratulate the following who were baptized in our parish since January - September 2014 Lia Rose Rafferty Allesandra Rose Maurina Logan Thomas Tinnery Kieran James Dillane Allannah Pugay Elliott Ana Marisa Markovic Aaron Harry Rapple Skyla Bindrum Thomas James Meyer Francesca D’Onofrio Rosa Maria D’Onofrio Kahlan Arya Krall Ethan Julian Freck-Morales Matthew John Koziol Oliver Rapkiewicz Rico Gianna Angelina Sanclemente Marc Blaise Vrod Jordan Rod Anthony Martinez Noelle Nora Breen Giavanna Hope DeSerio Sophie Catherine Hickey Michael Joseph Kosor Lorraine Tina Mach Fiona Rose McCabe Mason Stuart Delgardo-McEvoy Xavier Christian Gargano Mia Gracie Carstons Alessandro Jonah Avdic Isabelle May Ingino Austin Alexander Brito Saoirse Liberty Boyle Kendall Carpio Kylie Paige Winkler Ryan Joseph Gianatimpo Logan Anthony Shornick Mikaylah Rosina Buscemi Liliana Arelis Astudillo Calogera Joseph Reina Gabriel Berget Rojas Thomas Michael Tambini Francis Ryan Reyes Sean William Schoppner Rose Maeve Fitzgibbon Jason Liam Espanola Marasigan Miyako Cataldo Ethan James Sarkis Deana Leanne Scalise Isabelle Bianca Giannone Alexa Regina Sullivan Alessia Giulia Raneri James Dennis Quackenbush Daniel Colin Gerena Francesco Antonio Cracciolo Francesco Michael Gallina Very Rev. Michael A. Carrano & The Staff of Our Lady of Hope Parish Wish You A Blessed, Joyous & Merry Christmas Thanking Almighty God For All your Generosity & Kindness SPECIAL CELEBRATION FOR NEWBORNS In honor of the Feast of the Holy Family, we would like to celebrate the newest members of our parish family. All families who have had a child baptized this past year are invited to attend the 12:30 P.M. Mass on Sunday, January 11th for a special blessing. A display featuring these children can be seen in the back of the church. Please call Karen at 718-335-8394 if you are able to attend as there will be reserved seating for families. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Give your special Valentine an extra special gift. Join us for the Valentine’s Masquerade Ball on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2015. Sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the evening will start with an optional mass at 6pm followed by dinner and dancing at the beautiful Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens. There will be music and a fun-filled photo booth. All are welcome to attend. Tickets are $125 per couple and $65 per person. Contact the Artecas for additional information at 347-808-0210. ANNUAL MEN’S RETREAT The Holy Name Society is sponsoring our annual weekend men’s retreat at Bishop Molloy Passionist Retreat House in Jamaica Estates from Friday evening, February 27, through mid-day Sunday, March 1. All men of the Parish over the age of 18 are encouraged to participate in this wonderful spiritual exercise. More information please contact Steve at 718-429-0672 SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION The special second collection on Christmas Day will be for Catholic Charities. The revenue from this collection supports programs and services provided by Catholic Charities that have literally transformed the lives of so many of our neighbors. Catholic Charities currently sponsors many programs and services for children and youth, adults and seniors, the developmentally disabled, the mentally ill, the hungry and the homeless. In addition, Catholic Charities is one of the largest faith-based providers of affordable housing in the country providing housing units for the elderly, homeless, disabled, low-income families, and special needs housing. Thank you for your continued generosity. SE N I O R S Our Lady of Hope’s Senior Goal Group would like to P wish all seniors a Happy & Blessed Christmas. O T And looking ahead to the New Year, we share the L inspirational thoughts of Sr. Marjorie McGregor, I the guest speaker from our recent Senior Retreat, G whose theme of the day was - “My name is God with H you.” T Sr. McGregor advises us that, “God comes to us disguised as our lives.” She added that God reveals his will to us in the present moment and that we should live in the “here and now” of our lives. Sr. McGregor concluded the retreat with the following prayer: GET THE LATEST UPDATES Groups & Societies and much more …. “Lord, I pray for eyes to see You Our LadyofHopeParish.org The Senior Goal Group wishes all seniors a And a heart to recognize You.” Happy & Healthy 2015 Information Page Church Name: Bulletin # 002842 Number of Pages: 5 Date: 12-21-14 & Inserts Contact Information: Software: Millie Malone 718-429-5438 Publisher 2007 Acrobat Standard 9 Printer: HP LaserJet 4000 Our Lady of Hope