Santa Maria Parish Administered by the Idente Missionaries 2352 St. Raymond’s Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 (between Parker and Zerega) Tel.: 718-828-2380 WEB PAGE: www.santamariaparish.us THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD — 11TH OF JANUARY, 2015 A.D. IN GRATITUDE A big thank you to Mr. Vinny Verlezza, all the catechists and parents and all the children who made our Epiphany Celebration such a moment of grace and joy. We thank their royal majesties—the Three Kings—and their Pages—for coming to Santa Maria this past Sunday. Their gifts were a sign of the supernatural grace that we continually receive freely from the Baby Jesus. We also thank all our parishioners and friends who donated the pizzas, the sodas, the cookies, the candies, the hot chocolate, the bagels, the bread...etc...so that all who came would have a delicious meal while enjoying the visit of the Three Magi. Thank you again. My Christmas Gift to My Church: Thank you to all who have included your parish in your Christmas list! Your Santa Maria Parish once again, counts on your support during this Christmas Season. Please return your Christmas Gift to My Church Envelopes this week. Your gift is truly needed and appreciated. Thank You so very much! 2015 Mass Book: The Mass Book for this new year is open. Please come to the Rectory—Monday to Sunday from 10AM to 1PM or send us a written request to reserve your mass intentions. WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM ? Do You want to give a response ? Come and join us and make a change in your life LOGOS BIBLE STUDY GROUP When?EVERYTHURSDAY *7pmMass*7:30pmSilentAdoration**8pmBibleStudy Parish Council Meeting: This Tuesday - January 13th - immediately after the 7PM Mass in the Zerega Conference Room. Please send all agenda items to Father Martin prior to the meeting. Thank you.  In Memoriam  The Hosts and Wine for the week of January 11th to January 17th to have been donated in memory of Jean Conides and Lisa Villani. Please remember to pray for them when you receive Holy Communion.  Our Heavenly Father is a God of Mercy. If you are looking for spiritual guidance, are confused...or need the Sacrament of Healing and Forgiveness (Confession) please speak to one of the priests. We are here to be ambassadors of reconciliation. There is hope - you are not alone!. Masses for the Week Saturday, January 10th 8:15 am Luz Stella Lopez de Esguerra 5:00 pm Veronica Cook Sunday, January 11th 8:15 am Rose Ann Volgende Scelza 9:15 am Indalisio Lema y Alberto Lema; Daniel Victoriano 10:30 am For the Health and Holiness of Florence Mohan 12:00 pm Maria Vincenzi 5:00 pm Monday, January 12th 7:00 am 8:15 am Olana Genda and Claire Ann Havercamp 7:00 pm God’s blessings on Lito and Lita Aguado on their 32nd years of holy matrimony; For the soul of Lisa Villani Tuesday, January 13th 7:00 am 8:15 am 7:00 pm For the Souls of Anna Capozzi and Robert Gil Jr. Wednesday, January 14th 7:00 am 8:15 am Thomas Paladino, August and Mary Tangredi, and For the Deceased Members of the Paladino and Naclerio Families 7:00 pm Thursday, January 15th 7:00 am 8:15 am Gloria Hernandez 7:00 pm Friday, January 16th 7:00 am 8:15 am 7:00 pm Florence and James Bradley and Robert O’Donnell Saturday, January 17th 8:15 am 5:00 pm Patricia Harms 2015 March for Life! January 22, 2015 – Washington, DC We are gearing up for the 42nd Annual Pilgrimage and March for Life in Washington, DC. As you know, this year the March for Life takes place on Thursday, January 22nd. If you are interested in attending the March please contact the following churches in our deanery that have a bus available: 718-882-0710 Fr. Nikolin Pergjini—St. Lucy Fr. Gormley—St. Barnabas—718-324-1478 718-893-5550 Ms. Maria Avilez—Holy Cross You Can Help Heal Your Marriage: Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties. For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins on Friday, February 6th, 2015 at the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington. Please call 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connected directly and confidentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help. Novena en español al Divino Niño Jesús: Todos los jueves después de la misa de las 7pm tendremos Adoración seguido de la Novena al Divino Niño Jesús. Te esperamos.