Church of Our Lady of Angels

Rev. Kenneth J. Calder, Retired; in Residence Rev. Jason N. Espinal, Parochial Vicar Rev. Richard M. Lewkiewicz, Retired; in Residence Rev. Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, VF, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Pafnouti Wassef, Parochial Vicar Deacon Edward S. Gaine Deacon Charles R. Hurley Arnold Fusco, Executive Assistant Tele: 718-836-7200

Ann O’Brien, Director of Religious Education Tele: 718-748-6553

Margaret Jones, Pastoral Care Minister Tele: 718-836-7200 ext. 112

Soraida Puente, Spanish Ministry Tele: 718-836-7200 ext. 102

Holy Angels Catholic Academy 337 - 74th Street Brooklyn, NY 11209 Mrs. Rosemarie McGoldrick, School Principal

Tele: 718-238-5045

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 1, 2017

Rectory: 7320 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11209 Telephone: (718) 836-7200 / Fax: 718-238-2466 / Website: www.ourladyofangelsparish.org

GOD’S WAYS

In the stream of readings during this portion of Ordinary Time one week’s texts can often appear to pick up exactly where the previous week’s concluded. The sentiments expressed in today’s first reading seem to be a direct reaction to the Gospel passage we heard last week. In that Gos-pel, the landowner pays the same wages to his workers whether they worked for a full day or for only a few minutes. Today Ezekiel gives us the lament, “The L ’s way is not fair!”(Ezekiel 18:25). These Sundays in Ordinary Time offer us a glimpse into the ways of the Lord. We see how God’s way has the tendency to turn the accepted conventions of the day upside down. Those who always expected that their way to heaven was guaranteed are disappointed. Those who thought they never had a chance are given that chance. Today offers us another opportunity to discover the abundance of God’s mercy and love.

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WEEKEND MASSES:

Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm & Spanish Mass: 6:30pm Sunday: 7:15am, 9:00am, 10:30am & 12pm

WEEKDAY MASSES:

Monday-Friday: 6:45, 8:30, & 11:45am / Saturday: 8:30am

SACRAMENTS:

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 11:00am - 12 Noon & 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated at 12:30pm – on the Second Saturday of the month. And at 1:30pm - on the Fourth Sunday of the month.

Baptismal Preparation Please contact one of the priests or the deacon to schedule an appointment.

(Please bring child’s birth certificate to interview.) Anointing of the Sick Following the 8:30 AM Mass on First Saturday of each month.

PARISH SERVICES

Al-A-Non - Meets in the Pine Room on Thursday nights at 8:00 PM. Please join us.

Our Lady of Angels Human Resources Center & Food Pantry Located at 336 - 73rd Street. Telephone number is 718-680-6344. Hours of operation are Mondays, Wednesdays, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

O.L.A’s Caregiver Support Group Provides support and resources and meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM in the St. Joseph Center. Entrance at 336 - 73rd Street Lower Level. For more information call 718-680-6344.

Alcoholics Anonymous Beginners meet every Wednesday from 6:45 to 7:45 PM in the Pine Room. Regular meeting follows at 8 PM.

Our Lady of Angels Leisure Club The Club meets Thursdays at 12:00 PM in the gym and is open to all Men & Women 55 and over. All are Welcome.

DEVOTIONS

Recitation of the Holy Rosary Weekdays after the 8:30 AM and 11:45 AM Masses

Miraculous Medal Novena Wednesday after 8:30 AM and 11:45 AM Masses

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Schedule Pending; Under Revision

Eucharistic Devotion - First Fridays Schedule Pending; Under Revision

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SATURDAY, September 30th 8:30am Sarah, Timothy & Marilyn Maguire 5:00pm Patrick Kenny (Fr. Lewk) 6:30pm Primer Mes de Fallecimiento de Lorenzo Antonio Abreo y Decidelia Lima (Msgr. Noone)

SUNDAY, October 1st 7:15am Sister Therese O’Malley, S.C. (Msgr. Noone) 9:00am Lento, Pacelli & McCormack Families (Msgr. Wassef) 10:30am John J. Donlon (Fr. Espinal) 12:00pm Michael Owen Doody (Fr. Lewk)

MONDAY, October 2nd 6:45am Purgatorial Society 8:30am Rev. Jerome Lynch 11:45am In Thanksgiving

TUESDAY, October 3rd 6:45am John Duane, Patricia Jack & Chris Lambert 8:30am Tom Iburg Sr. 11:45am Mary & John Martin

WEDNESDAY, October 4th 6:45am Ray Ebeyer 23rd Anniversary 8:30am George Roth 11:45am Julia Goebel

THURSDAY, October 5th 6:45am John B. Casey Jr. 8:30am Louis Kupniewski 11:45am Peter Goebel

FRIDAY, October 6th 6:45am Dorothy & Alfred Wise 8:30am In Remembrance of Thomas Corbett 11:45am Geraldine F. Seager

SATURDAY, October 7th 8:30am Robert J. Smith 5:00pm Gennaro P. Avvento (Msgr. Noone) 6:30pm Robert & Terry DeLucia (Fr. Espinal)

SUNDAY, October 8th 7:15am O.L.A. Parishioners (Fr. Espinal) 9:00am Althea Jefferson (Fr. Lewk) 10:30am John & Peggy Casey Wedding Anniversary (Msgr. Noone) 12:00pm Sarah & Marilyn Maguire (Msgr. Wassef)

Dear Parishioners,

It was a pleasure, last weekend, to participate in two events that marked the conclusion of our observance of our 125th Anniversary. Saturday evening’s ceremony of the designation of Fourth Avenue and Seventy-third Street as “Our Lady of Angels Way” was very thoughtfully prepared by City Councilman Vincent Gentile and his staff. Everyone who was present was uplifted by the event. Sunday’s liturgical celebration at the 12:00pm mass, led by Bishop DiMarzio, was a joyful celebration and we were honored by visiting priests who served here: Msgr. Michael Phillips, Father Rodnev Lapommeray, Father Raphael Perez (as a seminarian); priests who grew up in this parish; Father Thomas Haggerty, Msgr. John O’Brien, Father John Replogle, S.J. and neighbors: Msgr. John Maloney, Father Robert Adamo, and Father Kevin Sweeney. I am grateful to Father Espinal for his preparation of the liturgy and to all the servers, lectors, ushers, sacristans and the music ministry in both English and Spanish. Thanks, also, to all who came to the reception in the gym on such a warm afternoon and who assisted in the cleanup. On another note; I don’t recall a season in which there have been so many natural disasters. The Hurricane Harvey collection last week netted $6,060.00 which has been forwarded to the diocese. This weekend we will help the victims of “Hurricane Irma” and we’ll follow the diocese directives about the disasters in Puerto Rico and Mexico.

Daily Mass Schedule: In this past May, I announced that we would discontinue the daily 11:45am mass. Father Lewk’s impending retirement was part of the consideration. Considering the shortage of priests, I was unsure that Father would be replaced. However, as you know, Msgr. Wassef has been assigned to the parish and Father Lewk has pledged his availability so, as of tomorrow, Monday, October 2nd, the 11:45am mass will return to the calendar. The mass, however, will not be celebrated on holidays.

I encourage as many as possible to consider signing up for “ARISE.” These scripture-based small groups have revitalized a significant portion of the parish. I especially encourage the continuation of the men’s group. The signup is today and you can leave your name at the rectory if you missed today.

We welcome the members of the Life Center of New York and their baby bottles. Loose change adds up and helps them in their ministry to women facing the excruciating decision about abortion. They also serve mothers who choose life and need support for their newborn babies.

I’ll close for now - Let’s pray for each other, Msgr. Kevin B. Noone

September 23rd & 24th, 2017 - $12,314 Attendance: 1,322 September 24th & 25th, 2016 - $14,090 Attendance: 1,377

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

(R.C.I.A.)

Wednesday at 7 PM in the Msgr. Cavanagh Meeting Room

Topic: The Holy Mass: Introductory Rites

and the Liturgy of the Word.

All are welcome!

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BIBLE DISCUSSION MEETINGS for adults are held every Monday from 1 to 2:30 PM and from 7:30 to 8:45 PM in the Msgr. Cavanagh Meeting Room (enter the school from the Memorial Yard). In the afternoon we will discuss Mark 7:21ff., some cures of people by Jesus In the evening we will discuss Matthew 11:20ff., repentance and the peace and strength that comes from knowledge of God.

All are welcome!

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Purgatorial Society

Debbie Amodeo

Rose Hagge

John Murphy

Anna Palmer

Theresa Radigan

Terry Sullivan

May Warde

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

Religious Education for Children

All students in Grades 1-9 should be enrolled in our Religious Education classes every year to learn about our faith. Applications for classes in September are available in the rear of the Church or online:

ourladyofangelsparish.org under Faith Formation

You can also contact the office 718 748-6553 or email olafaith49@gmail.com.

Baptismal certificate is required at registration.

Office Hours: Tues - Thurs. 10am - 3:30pm

OLA Youth Group for high school & college aged youth

A place to come together and grow in faith with people of your generation.

Join us for our next meeting on October 6th in the Msgr. Cavanagh Room!

If you have any questions, please contact

Fr. Espinal (718) 836-7200

St. Francis’ Animal Blessing

will be on Saturday, October 7th at 12 Noon in the Flower Pot Yard

Confirmation 2017

Confirmation candidates in both the Religious Education Program and Holy Angels

Catholic Academy will receive the Sacrament on

Thursday, October 12th at 4:00pm by

Bishop Raymond F. Chappetto.

Please keep these candidates in your prayers as they complete their preparation to receive the Holy Spirit in this beautiful sacrament.

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ARISE IS BACK!

The week of October 8, 2017 starts the next session of the Arise Program…

“In the Footsteps of Christ.” This session will run weekly for six weeks.

All are welcome.

Sign up will take place September 30th and October 1st in the main vestibule after each mass. If you have been a previous participant, you need not sign up, as your group leader will make contact with you. We’re pleased to let you know there is a men’s group as well.

Our Jesus lives! Amen!

Clean Out the Closet On Sunday, October 8th from 9 - 12:30pm a truck from St. Vincent de Paul will be in front of Our Lady of Angels Church to take your good used clothing (clothing only). Scouts will be on hand to assist.

As always, thank you for your generosity.

Our Lady of Grace Retreat

to Our Lady of the Island Shrine Manorville, NY

October 7th, 2017

7:45am check-in/return at 5pm

Bus leaves from Church (Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend, Brooklyn)

Cost: $45.00

Bring own lunch or pay at shrine; dinner separate payment.

For more information, call the Rectory: (718) 627-2020

Bay Ridge Council on Aging 

Next meeting will be on Wednesday, October 4th, 2017

Political Forum Fort Hamilton Senior Center 9941 Fort Hamilton Parkway

Networking is from 9:30-9:40 AM. Meeting will begin at 10 AM.

If you have any questions or need further infor-mation, please call Phyllis Lawless (718) 630-7588

Monday-Friday, 9AM - 5 PM

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ST. SAVIOUR HIGH SCHOOL

2017 Open Houses

Thursday, October 5th - 6:00 to 7:30 PM

Sunday, October 22nd - 12:00 to 2:00 PM

RSVP online: stsaviour.org/admissions

Saint Saviour High School, an all-girls school, is located at

588 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Call (718) 768-4406 ext. 10 to schedule a Buddy Day!

stsaviour.org

CONVOCATION OF LITURGICAL

AND PASTORAL MINISTERS

VERY SPECIAL DAY INCLUDES KEYNOTE

SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOPS

Saturday, October 21, 2017

at Immaculate Conception Center

Douglaston, NY

Speakers

Father Jan Michael Joncas

Damaris Thrillet

Cost: $10 per person

(includes breakfast & lunch)

If you are interested please contact

Margaret Jones at MJones4h@aol.com or

(718) 680-1133, (718) 836-7200 Ext. 112

SHOULD BE A GREAT DAY, PLEASE COME.

BISHOP KEARNEY

Middle school students and families are invited to our Open House!

Thursday, October 12th - 6:00 to 7:30 PM Sunday, October 29th - 12 to 1:30 PM

www.bishopkearneyhs.org/openhouse

FONTBONNE HALL ACADEMY

Saturday, October 21st - 12:30 to 3:30 PM

Please visit www.fontbonne.org for details and registration information

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The Vocation Office is pleased to announce two new programs geared for young men in Junior High and High School:

THE JEREMIAH PROJECT

This program is for high school boys who show some interest in vocation to the priesthood and/or college seminary. This program invites students to participate in a monthly overnight experience and share in the fraternity of our college seminarians. For more information, visit the website at:

www.dioceseo rooklyn.org/jeremiah-project/

FRATERNITAS This program is for middle school students (6-8th grade) dedicated to instilling Christian values in young men with the goal of fostering true Catholic Gentlemen. Our monthly encounters allow us to accomplish this mission through: prayer, catechesis, sports, and Sacraments. For more information, visit the website at:

www.dioceseo rooklyn.org/fraternitas

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The Diocese of Brooklyn’s own NET TV is a cable network featuring news and information with a Catholic point of view. The network is available on Verizon FiOS Channel 48 in the New York metropolitan area and beyond, including Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Dutchess counties, all of Long Island, and southern Connecticut including Greenwich. It is also available on Time Warner Cable / Spectrum Channel 97 and Optimum Channel 30 within New York City. Viewers can also watch the programming live on NET TV’s website at www.netny.tv/watchnow.

Pastoral Institute

for the Diocese of Brooklyn

Are you open to the call to serve in parish

ministry? Consider joining the hundreds of

other commissioned lay pastoral leaders who

have responded to the call of by training

through the Lay Ministry Program.

Speak with your pastor to see how you can use

your particular gifts in service to your parish

community.

Applications for Lay Ministry Program for

2017-2020 will begin soon.

Contact the parish office for a Registration

Form or the Pastoral Institute

at (718)281-9556

or email:

PastoralInstitute@diobrook.org

Journey Towards Healing Support Group for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

Committed by Members of the Clergy

Thursday Evenings in Brooklyn

This group will be facilitated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The group will provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for survivors to share in similar experiences as they

journey towards healing and wholeness.

Weekly Topics Discussed will be: Coping Skills /Self Care

Healthy Releases of Anger Goal Setting

Preparing Testimonials How Faith Impacts One’s Journey

Men’s Issues Impact on Relationships

If you are interested, please contact Jasmine Salazar, L.M.S.W., Victim Assistance Coordinator at 718-623-5236

or Vacministry@diobrook.org

ATENCION COMUNIDAD HISPANA

PARROQUIA NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LOS ANGELES OFRECE LA SANTA MISA EN ESPAÑOL TODOS

LOS SABADOS A LAS 6:30 P.M

¡BIENVENIDOS A NUESTRA COMUNIDAD!

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Horario de oficina para la Comunidad Hispana

Lunes y Martes: 9:00AM - 12:00PM Jueves: 1:00PM - 6:30PM

Sábados: 1:00PM - 4:00PM

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Primer Sábado de Cada Mes:

Bendición para los feligreses que cumplen años, recibirán una bendición especial se guida de la Santa Misa.

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Bodas Communitarias:

Para las parejas que viven en unión libre o casados civilmente que deseen contraer Matrimonio por la Iglesia.

Para mayor información llama a la Rectoría hacer una cita con Msgr. Kevin B. Noone o Padre Jason N. Espinal.

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Estudio de Biblia

“Conozcamos a Cristo” los dias Jueves a las 700PM en el Cavanagh Room.

AVISOS PARROQUIALES

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Bautizos

Charla Bautismal Sábado 07 de Octubre 2017 Hora: 1:00P.M.

Dia de Bautizo Sábado 14 de Octubre 2017 Hora: 1:45P.M.

Sábado 28 de Octubre 2017 Hora: 6:30P.M.

Proceso de Levántate esta de regreso

¿Qué es? Es un grupo de personas que se reúnen para nutrirse y animarse unas a otras, de manera que puedan hacerles frente a los desafíos que la vida conlleva. ¡Ven y participa de una pequeña comunidad!

Padres de familia que tienen sus niños en clases de Educación Religiosa

Habrá una reunion el jueves 05 de octubre 2017 a las 7:00PM en la Iglesia.

Levántate unidos en Cristo

Iniciaremos el miercoles 11 de octubre 2017 a las 7:00PM hasta las 8:30PM y el viernes 13 de octubre 2017 la misma hora. Si estas interesado, y tienes alguna pregunta llama a la Rectoria. 3 libro. En las huellas de Cristo.