PASTOR Rev. Vincent Chirichella

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

Third Sunday of Easter – April 10th, 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 1pm. 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 (ENGLISH), 7:15PM (SPANISH)

SUNDAYS: 8:30AM, (BI-LINGUAL), 10:15AM (FAMILY), 11:45AM

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, April 9th 5:00pm Joan Barone 7:15pm People of the Parish

Sunday, April 10th 8:30am Francesco Mannino, Manuel Cuellar, Emanuel Shafir, Joseph Cavera, Mary Luberto 10:15am Giuseppina & Salvatore Fabbella 11:45am Vito Cutrone’s 33rd Anniversary

Monday, April 11th 8:30am Maria Angelino

Tuesday, April 12th 8:30am Tony Gentile, 2 Year Anniversary

Wednesday, April 13th 8:30am Vincenzo Romeo

Thursday, April 14th 8:30am Thankful to God

Friday, April 15th 8:30am Maria, Antonia, & Nicola DiGioia

Saturday, April 16th 8:30am Teresa Ho Sien Fong 11:00am Padre Pio 5:00pm Raffaele Persechino 7:15pm People of the Parish

Sunday, April 17th 8:30am Isidro Maddalena DiMaio 10:15am Al Cardone, Frank Pulera, Mr. & Mrs. Apicella, Nancy Rizzo 11:45am Enrico & Virginia Siani

Pray for the Sick

Please pray for the deceased

of our parish, especially Augustino DiFiore,

Santina Emilio, Concetta Favara

The American Flag will be flown this week

in memory of Hon. Philip E. Lagana

requested by the Parish Community

The Sanctuary Lamp has been donated this week

in memory of Millie Grillo

requested by Barbara Sora & family

The Altar Candles have been donated this week

in memory of Mary Minchilli

requested by the Parish Community

The Chapel Candles have been donated this week

in memory of Russell Basile

requested by the Parish Community

Wine and Hosts have been donated this week

in memory of Sister Jane Talbot

requested by the Parish Community

Anthony LaRocca, John Soranno, Daniel Stracquadaine, Elaine Koehler, Lena Ammatuna, John Paul Dattilo, Raymond Berger, Nina Portuesi, Jamie Seaman, Veronica White, Michael Fiore, Frances Manzi, Carmela Foy, Liz DiMola, Conrad Pozzuolli, Salvatore Maniolla, Paul Musaracchia, Paulette Alleda

OUR WEEKLY COLLECTION

- APRIL 3RD -

1ST COLLECTION:

$4,239

2ND COLLECTION:

$415

AVERAGE WEEKLY EXPENSES

$10,970

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 -- 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a,17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35 -40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

Visit Our New Website

Be sure to visit our new website at

ourladyofgrace-brooklyn.org.

You can view past and present bulletins and read about the different events at our parish and get other information. If you are not registered, you can register now on line using the website.

"Do you love me?" I remember asking my then girlfriend that very question. If she had answered yes, I might not be your pastor today. Maybe? Maybe not? Love defines us, and Love is at the center of our lives. In this Sun-day's Gospel, Jesus asks Peter, "Do you love me?" Peter answers Jesus almost immediately, "Yes you know that I love you". Why did Jesus ask this question? Why, do you love me? Did Jesus need to be loved? I believe the reason why Jesus asked the question was because he wanted Peter to know that the most important thing is that he love Jesus. Jesus knew that if Peter loved him he would do anything for him, and so he asks him, "do you love me?" Peter's “yes” draws him into relationship with Jesus. Peter's “yes” moves him to follow Jesus more closely. Peter's “yes” ultimately leads him to give his life for Jesus and the Church. When we say yes to love, it changes everything. Think of all the sacrifices you per-sonally have made out of love. Whether it be for your husband, wife, children, parents, grandparents, and friends. That is why Jesus asks Peter "do you love me?" He knew that without love Peter could not be the head of his church. He knew that Peter had to understand this, and that his love for him would ultimately lead him to give his life for the sake of the Gospel. This Sunday, join me in re-affirming our love for Jesus. Proudly say, "yes Lord, you know that I love you."

Regards in Christ,

Father Vincent

With Deep Gratitude

Dear Father Vincent,

Thank you for the plaque on the occasion of my 90th birthday. It was a total surprise to me when you announced my name to receive it. It was greatly appreciated. I am the last survivor of ten in my family. I still have my second home and family at Our Lady of Grace Church.

Thank you for the beautiful, kind tribute you wrote about me in the bulletin. I will con-tinue to be your usher as long as God gives me good health. It’s an honor and my pleasure to serve with you.

Your Usher, Rocco Caruso

The Shrine of Divine Mercy - Join Bishop DiMarzio -

Held in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, The Shrine of Divine Mercy offers opportunities for inspiration and devotion. Stroll through beautiful grounds offering devotional opportunities for silent prayer and con-templation. Buses will be leaving at 7am from four locations: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (23-25 Newton Avenue, Astoria, NY), Saint Patrick’s Church (9511 Fourth Avenue, Bay Ridge), St. Gerard Majella (188-16 91st Avenue, Holls, NY), and Saint Thomas of Aquinas (1550 Hendrikson Street, Brooklyn). Join us on June 18th for $55 per person. For more information, call 718-965-7313 or email Alison at alisontaylorhart@gmail.com

- Many Ways To Give -

There are many ways to give to support Our Lady of Grace's mission of spreading the Gospel here in Gravesend, Brooklyn. Please consider :

1. Cash, check, or weekly envelope donations. If you are not currently receiving envelopes, please call rectory office to register.

2. Bequests - Have you included the Church that you love in your will? No gift is too small.

3. Gifts of real estate or property - houses, vehicles, boats, etc.

4. Gifts of appreciated securities - gold, silver, and artwork.

5. Life insurance gifts - annuities or gifts payable upon death.

6. Stocks or bonds.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje

AUGUST 8TH THROUGH 16TH, 2016 Spiritual Directors: Fr. Charles Mangano & Fr. Tony Stanganelli $3,359 PER PERSON FROM NEW YORK

To book or for more information, please contact Yaritza or Sandra at 800-206-8687 ext. 102 or 104 or go online to Yaritza@206tours.com or Sandra@206tours.com (www.pilgrimages.com/frmangano)

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

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Return this portion to the Rectory)

Name: ___________________________________ Telephone: ________________________

Memorial Stone Inscription: ______________________________________________ Waterfall Memorial Plaque Inscription: ______________________________________

(make checks payable to Our Lady of Grace)

Memorial Gifts We would like to remind everyone that weekly me-morial gifts are available. Your remembrances are for the full week beginning on Sunday. You can give these gifts in memory of a deceased or in honor of a living person. Intentions can also be for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, retirements, new births, etc. The gifts are Altar Candles, Chapel Candles, Wine & Host, Sanctuary Lamp, and the American Flag. (The flag is particularly appropri-ate for NYPD, FDNY, EMS, Military and Veter-ans.) Intentions are always published in our bulle-tin and beautiful acknowledgement cards are avail-able. Please call the Rectory at 718-627-2020 for more information.

+ You @r_ S_nt + The Joy of Encountering Christ

The Diocese of Brooklyn Men’s Conference

Saturday, April 16th $20 per person

Day beings at 9am - Confessions 4pm to 4:30pm Closing Mass at 5pm.

Most Precious Blood Church 70 Bay 47th Street - Brooklyn, New York

Co-Sponsored by the Diocesan School of Evangelization and Most Precious Blood Parish

Register at www.bqonlineformation.org For Information, go to www.meetmein.church

TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION For the 2016 - 2017 School Year

Financial Aid available to students Grades Pre-K (4 yrs. old) to 8 who attend Brooklyn And Queens Catholic Schools

The deadline to apply is April 22nd. Completed applications received on or before this date will be considered for the maxi-mum award amount. Additional requirements can be found on the online application. In order to apply, please go to www.futuresineducation.org, click on the SCHOLARSHIPS tab and then APPLY NOW. Please note there is a non-refundable $25 application processing fee payable by credit card, check, or money order. For help and support, call 800-477-8237 Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm. Sponsored by the Futures in Education Children’s Scholarship Fund.

AARP Driver Safety Program

Available to All Licensed Drivers

Assemblyman Colton has arranged with AARP to give a Driver Safety Program at the United Progressive Democ-ratic Club , 29 Bay 25th Street between 86th Street and Benson Avenue. This course will run from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, May 15th. You can reduce as many as four points on your driving record and refresh your driving knowledge. 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 Highway. 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.

Reverence in Church Please show respect and reverence for Jesus present in the Blessed Sacrament and for our

fellow parishioners who want to pray.

+ Black and Blue Ink Only +

Because bank scanners do not pick up colored ink, we ask that when you write your checks to Our Lady of Grace, you use blue or black ink only.

Holy Name Society Meeting: Monday, April 11th, 7:30pm

If you are over the age of 18, please consider joining the Holy Name Society. Leave your name and phone number at the Rectory and someone will contact you.

Grace Gravesend Athletic Association Baseball / Softball

Registration

Spring & Summer - Boys & Girls

Start Smart Program for Ages 3 & 4 Free Registration - Learning Kit $40

Pee Wee / Mite / Minor / Major Program Ages 5 through 12 - Free Registration

Registration Nightly (Except Saturday) after 8:30pm in OLG Church Basement

Use Parking Lot Entrance between E. 3rd & E. 4th Streets

For information call 718-336-7148 or go to www.olgaa.com to print your application

Join Father Vincent’s Movie Club on Tuesday, April 19th at 7pm in Veltri Hall. This month’s movie is “ENTERTAINING ANGELS, THE DOROTHY DAY STORY” Popcorn will be served. To sign up for the Movie Club, call the rectory and speak to Carol 718-627-2020 or just come and there will be a sign-in sheet available that evening.

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- May 13th - Spend a beautiful day with us in prayer and fel-lowship as we visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in New Jersey. Tickets are $40. For tick-ets or information, call Teresa 718-375-3864.

Healing Ministry St. Terese Prayer Group

Come experience the Power of the Holy Spirit at 7pm on Tuesday, April 26th in conjunction with the St. Terese Prayer Group, with Adoration and Benediction followed by a Healing Mass includ-ing a blessing with the Relic of Saint Terese. Invite a friend. Come one, come all.

Spring Extravaganza Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish

Friday, April 29th at 7pm (doors open at 6pm). at the Rex Manor Catering Hall (1160 60th Street, Brooklyn). Admission tickets are $50. Unlimited beer, wine, and soda with valet parking. Mini packet of raffle tickets available. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call Sylvia at 718-971-1310 ext. 10.