Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Aug. 28th, 2016

Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church “A Family Tradition”

430 AVENUE W, BROOKLYN, NY 11223

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2:30pm. Registration is done at the Rectory. Instruction class is required of Parents & Godparents which will be on the Thursday two weeks before Baptism at 7pm.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Confessions are held on Saturdays from 4:15pm to 4:45pm or at other reasonable times by making an appointment at the Rectory.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made at least 6 months prior to the wedding date.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the Rectory to make arrangements for the Sacrament of Anointing. Please contact the Pastoral Ministry Office to arrange home visitation and Communion.

CHAPEL OF ADORATION: Open from 6am to 9pm daily. Enter on E. 4th St.

DEVOTIONS: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal & St. Anthony Novena on Tuesdays and the Daily Holy Rosary immediately following the 8:45am daily Mass; 8am Saturday Mass and 8:30am Sunday Mass.

Our Mission Statement

The Parish of Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend, as a family of faith motivated by love for God welcomes all to join us as we worship in the Roman Catholic tradition. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to form ourselves and our children in the love and truths taught by our Savior Jesus Christ, and to instill a deep respect for all that God, our Father, has created. We willingly share our time, talents, and treasure through diverse ministries in the service of others.

MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY: 8:30AM

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 5PM  

SUNDAYS: 8:30AM, 10:15AM, 11:45AM, 1:30PM (SPANISH)

PASTOR Rev. Vincent Chirichella

PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Lukasz Lech

PERMANENT DEACON Deacon Philip J. Siani

IN RESIDENCE Rev. Dominick F. Cutrone

PASTOR EMERITUS

Rev. Edward A. Cassar

- RECTORY OFFICE HOURS -

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 12NOON AND 1PM TO 8PM

SATURDAY: 9AM TO 1PM

PHONE: (718) 627-2020 FAX: (718) 336-8033

FAITH FORMATION

Ms. Phyllis Niwinski, Director (718) 375-0404

CATHOLIC ACADEMY Mrs. Meghan Sarno, Principal

(718) 375-2081

PASTORAL MINISTRY Mrs. Annette Bonvino, Coordinator

(718) 375-0668

MUSIC MINISTRIES Mr. Edward Radonic, Director

(718) 627-2020

YOUTH MINISTRY Mr. Louis Nuñez, Director

(718) 627-2020

UPPER & LOWER CHURCH ARE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

PARKING LOT AVAILABLE

ourladyofgrace7@gmail.com www.ourladyofgrace-brooklyn.org

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, August 27th 5:00pm Marguerite L. Stasek

Sunday, August 28th 8:30am Rosary Society 10:15am Loretta Rinaldi, Calogero Gambino, Thank you St. Jude, Clara DiPeri 11:45am Jennie Padulano 1:30pm People of the Parish

Monday, August 29th 8:30am Carmelo Gallaro

Tuesday, August 30th 8:30am Peter Mazzoli

Wednesday, August 31st 8:30am Mauro Racanati

Thursday, September 1st 8:30am Purgatorial Society

Friday, September 2nd 8:30am John Soranno

Saturday, September 3rd 8:30am John Soranno 5:00pm Raffaele Persechino

Sunday, September 4th 8:30am Maria Stella LoPiccolo 10:15am Anthony Colacino 11:45am Grandparents of Dominick & Marie Cutrone 1:30pm People of the Parish

Pray for the Sick

Please pray for the deceased of our parish,

especially John B. Tralongo

The American Flag will be flown this week

in memory of Russell Basile

requested by the Parish Comminity

The Sanctuary Lamp has been donated this week

in memory of Monsignor Dominic Sclafani requested by the Parish Community

The Altar Candles have been donated this week

in memory of Maria Daddario

requested by Sister Rose

The Chapel Candles have been donated this week

in memory of Patricia Salogna

requested by Aunt Betty & family

Wine and Hosts have been donated this week

in memory of Catherine Radonic

requested by Annette Bonvino & Pastoral Ministry

Michael Fiore, Anthony LaRocca, Luke Eriquez, Matthew Grimaldi, Peter Grippo, Marie Russo, Thomas Siklos, Samantha Moran, Anthony Mele, David Felson, Anthony Lupo

OUR WEEKLY COLLECTION

- AUGUST 21ST -

1ST COLLECTION:

$4,649

2ND COLLECTION:

$488

AVERAGE WEEKLY EXPENSES

$12,411

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Mk 6:17-29 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33

"For every one who exalts himself will be hum-bled, but the one who humbles himself will be ex-alted.” Luke 14. Once again, we hear Jesus challenge us not to be pretentious or prideful. Last Sunday, we heard that the first will be last and the last will be first. It seems as if God turns everything upside down. Jesus encourages us to seek the lowest place, and to humble ourselves before our God. Pride is be-lieving that my accomplishments are achieved apart from the power of God. Pride can manifest in many ways; the need for respect, power, being on top and putting others down, are all forms of ugly pride. As Christians, we are called to be humble. In humility we approach God as the author and the catalyst of all of our accomplishments. We acknowledge that it is by God's grace that I have a beautiful family, roof over my head, and money in my pocket. Jesus also challenges us to invite others into our blessings. He asks us to invite the poor, lame, and the needy to our table. Those who cannot pay us back. This is true humility. Join me this Sunday in asking the Lord, for the grace of humility. Regards in Christ, Father Vincent

Your Prayer Intentions

My dear parishioners, each day I make a Holy Hour in our Rectory chapel. During this hour, I pray for our parish and all of you. If you have something specific that you would like me to pray for, please fill out the form below and drop it off at the Rectory. Be assured that I will pray for whatever you ask, and that our Lord knows what you need even be-fore you ask him.

In Christ,

Father Vincent

Your Name: ____________________________________ Your Prayer Intention:________________________________________

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Tir_^ of Looking for P[rking?

Parking spots are available in Our Lady of Grace parking lot on East 3rd Street between Avenue W and Avenue V. Parking is Monday-Friday all hours. Saturday cars must be out for our worship service from 4pm-7pm. Sunday cars must be out from 7:30am-2pm. A $150 per month donation is payable on the first of every month. For more info and to reserve your spot call 718-627-2020.

Gr[]_ Institut_ for Wom_n Op_n Hous_ Are you interested in an administrative job in the health sector or are you looking for a tuition-free job training program? Do you want to work with top employers including: CityMD, Weill Cornell Medical, Montefiore Institute for Family Health? We have the program for you. October 3rd through December 2nd, 2016 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm. Pro-gram services include Technical Training in Healthcare Administration, Keyboarding, Professional Development, Individual and Group Workshops/Support, Employment Services. Eligibility requirements: English fluency, Eligible to work in the U.S., A high school diploma or GED/TASC, Ages 18-64. Visit our website to Register. www.graceinsititute.org/admissions@graceinstitute.org. We are located at 40 Rector Street, 14th Floor, NYC. Call 2112-832-7605 for information.

National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children

Prayers, Rosary, speakers, and light refreshments will be served on Saturday, September 10th at 9:30am at Saint Athanasius Church, 61st St Bay Parkway. For more information, call 718-837-0477.

Reduced Fair Metro Cards For Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

Reduced Fair Metro Cards will be available for those 65 years and older and persons with disabilities at the Com-munity Office of Assemblyman William Colton at 155 Kings Highway on Friday, September 23rd. No ap-pointment necessary. Valid photo ID required and proof of age (e.g. Medicare Card).

Restoration of Our Historic Grotto with Beautiful Waterfall

- Join us in this proj_]t to r_stor_ our Bl_ss_^ Moth_r Grotto -

Memorial Paving Stones $250 each Waterfall Memorial plaques $500 each (located near fountain)

For more information, call the Rectory at 718-627-2020

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Name: ___________________________________ Telephone: ________________________

Memorial Stone Inscription: ______________________________________________ Waterfall Memorial Plaque Inscription: ______________________________________

(make checks payable to Our Lady of Grace)

Movie Night will resume on Monday, September 26th for a showing of “God’s Not Dead” in Joe Veltri Hall at 7pm.

OLG MOVIE CLUB

AARP Driver Safety Program

Available to All Licensed Drivers

Assemblyman Colton has arranged with AARP to give a Driver Safety Program at the United Progres-sive Democratic Club, 29 Bay 25th Street between 86th Street and Benson Avenue. This course will run from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, Novem-ber 20th. You can reduce as many as four points on your driving record and refresh your driving knowl-edge. The reduced rate for constituents is $25 (just $20 for current AARP members with a current AARP membership card) which must be paid in advance with a check payable to AARP, when you sign up at his Community Office at 155 Kings High-way. There will be no walk-ins for this course. You must be registered and prepaid. Please call Paul S. Lipton at 718-236-1598 for more information.

A Diocesan Pilgrimage with Bishop DiMarzio

The Holy Doors of Rome, Assisi, and the Holy Lands in the Jubilee Year of Mercy

Italy Tour September 15th to the 23rd

Optional Holy Land Extension September 23rd to the 9th

Rome and Israel portions may be booked together or as separate pilgrimages.

For a brochure, call Susan at 1-800-842-4842.

Thrift Shop

Our Thrift Shop is now accepting cloth-ing in good condition and is open Tues-day, Thursday, and Saturday from

8:30am to 11am, and from 9am to 11am on Sunday. Do-nations may be brought to Pastoral Ministry any weekday morning.

Thank you to those who have already pledged to Generations of Faith. So far, 72 families have helped us raise $347,000, 72% of our goal. We are only $138,000 away from reaching our goal. The minimum goal at Our Lady of Grace is $485,000. If you have not filled out your pledge form, please drop it off at the Rectory or in the basket. In the coming weeks, every family will receive cam-paign materials in the mail. Any checks included with your pledge should be made payable to “Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens”. At each Mass on the weekend of September 17th and 18th, every parishioner will be given the op-portunity to make a pledge during our in-pew ap-peal, our final effort to reach our goal. Please be generous.

Our Youth Ministry Program will resume

in September.

Check the bulletin for further information.

Have a Great

Summer!

- Pastoral Ministry -

Our annual Mass of the Anointing of the Sick will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 11am. If anyone is interested in attending, please call the Pas-toral Ministry at 718-375-0668. Look in the bulletin for further information.

2nd Annual Fashion Show

The Monsignor Cafiero Columbiettes #7236 presents their 2nd Annual Fashion Show at Our Lady of Grace. Join us on Sunday, October 30th for lunch, fashion, entertainment, music, raffles, and fun right after the last Mass in the Father Cutrone Gym. A great way to start the upcoming autumn and winter seasons.

Day of Recollection

St. Athanasius’ Rosary Society’s Annual Day of Recollection takes place on Monday, September 26th. Come join the Ro-sarians on their annual day treat to San Alfonso Retreat House, Long Branch, New Jersey “where God & Sea meet”. Relax, rest, renew, and return home filled with the graces of your visit. Donations are $55 and includes continental buffet break-fast on arrival and full hot lunch, as well as round trip bus transportation to and from Saint Athanasius Church on Bay Parkway and 60th Street. Must meet the bus before 7:45am outside the church. The bus departs at 8am sharp and depart from San Alfonso around 3pm to return home. Please make reservations as soon as possible to reserve your seat. Last chance will be at the September Rosary Meeting on September 18th. Call AnnMarie DeMartino at 718-338-0940 or Barbara Pulice at 718-331-8544.

Sun^[y S[]rist[n N__^_^

We are in need of a Sacristan to work two Sunday’s a month. The salary is $10 an hour. If you or anyone you know is interested, please call Father Vincent at the rectory. 718-627-2020

Healing Ministry Our next Healing Mass will be on Tuesday,

September at 7pm. Come, bring a friend and experience the healing love of Jesus.

Eightieth Anniversary Celebration

Join our parish family on Sunday, September 25th, after the 11:45am Mass, celebrations to fol-low from 1:30pm to 5:30pm in the Father Cutrone Gym for our Grand 80th Anniversary Celebra-tion. Tickets are $30 (children 12 and under $10). We need photos of any past Our Lady of Grace event. Please attach information to the photos (when photo was taken and who is in the photo) and drop them at the Rectory. We will be drawing the 100 to 1 raffle winner. If all tickets are sold, winner(s) will take home $5,000. Tickets are $100 each, and only 100 are being sold at rec-tory. Entertainment by DJ Wofse. Hot and cold food catered by A&S Pork Store. We are compiling a list of names of our pa-rishioners who were here from the very beginning (the early 1930s), who remembers attending mass at the store-front church on Avenue X before the current church was built. If you have any in-formation, please call Mary Ann at 718-376-8294.

Ey_gl[ss_s for th_ N__^y

The Msgr. Cafiero Columbiettes #7236 are collecting used eyeglasses and cases. Please leave them in the Columbi-ettes’ basket on the table in the rectory vestibule marked “Eyeglass Collection” or leave them in the ushers closet in the rear of the church.

A Night With Elvis starring Richie Santa

singing Elvis' greatest hits On September 10th, the Father Cutrone Gym will host A Night With Elvis at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $40 per person and include a 90 minute show and one hour of meet and greet. The first 200 tickets purchased will receive a free autographed shirt signed by Richie Santa. Pasta dinner, meatballs, tossed salad, bread, cake, coffee, soda, and water are being served. A 50/50 Raffle will be held. Beer and wine are available for purchase. This is an adults-only event. No tickets sold at the door. The cutoff date is September 1st. Call the Rectory at 718-627-2020 for more information.

God Made Us A Family

We need one another We love one another

We forgive one another We work together We play together

We worship together Together we use God’s word Together we grow in Christ Together we love all people Together we serve our God

Together we hope for heaven These are our hopes and ideals. Help us to attain them, O God, Through Jesus Christ our Lord