26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 25, 2016
Come spend an hour in prayer
2000 Hail Mary’s
Saturday, October 1st
8:00 AM on going to 5:00 PM
Lunch Provided
St. Bonaventure Church
10:00 AM ~
God’s Healing for Georgeann Campbell
12 Noon ~
God’s Blessings for Matthew Francis
Req. The Francis Family
Happy 12th Birthday Anthony O’Daniels
Req. Molokwu Family
In Memory of ~
o Martin Sassou
Req. Matthias Sassou Family
o In Memory of Nesar Khan, Sr.
Req. The Khan Family
5:00 PM ~
Prayers for Peace & Tolerance
Anima Christi Soul of Christ, make Me Holy.
Body of Christ, Save Me.
Blood of Christ, Fill Me with Your Love.
Water from Christ’s Side, Wash Me.
Passion of Christ, Strengthen Me.
Good Jesus, Hear Me.
Within Your Wounds, Hide Me.
Never Let Me Be Parted From You.
From the Evil Enemy, Protect Me.
At the Hour of My Death, Call Me,
and tell Me to
Come to You, That with Your Saints
I May Praise You Through All Eternity. Amen
Catholic High School Fair –
Wednesday, September 28th 6 PM – 8 PM St. John’s
University D’Angelo Ballroom 8000 Utopia Pkway.
Register for TACHS admission test 866-618-2247 or
www.tachsinfo.com also at entrance of church.
Morning Mass – 8:30 AM
Monday – Wednesday – Friday
St. Bonaventure
Tuesday – Thursday
St. Benedict the Moor
Monday: St. Cosmas & St. Damian, Martyrs
Jb 1:6-22/Ps 17:1-3, 6-7/Lk 9:46-50
Mass of Thanksgiving for George Anakhu
Tuesday: St. Vincent de Paul, Priest
Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23/Ps 88:2-8/Lk 9:51-56
Wednesday: St. Wenceslaus, Martyr;
St. Lawrence Ruiz & Companions, Martyrs
Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Ps 88:10-15/Lk 9:57-62
Happy Birthday Michael Abiodun Odofin
Thursday:
Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Ps 138:1-5/Jn 1:47-51
Friday: St. Jerome, Priest & Doctor of the Church
Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14/Lk 10:13-16
Saturday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus,
Virgin & Doctor of the Church
Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130/
Lk 10:17-24
Next Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/2 Tm 1:6-8,
13-14/Lk 17:5-10
Food Pantry Tuesday, September 27th
Please bring acceptable identification &
Shopping bags
Am 6:1a, 4-7/Ps 146:7-10/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31
“My child, remember that you received what was good
during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what
was bad."
Today's Gospel reading is Jesus' parable about a "rich
man," whose name we do not know, and a "poor
man," named Lazarus. The story shows both men
after death, the rich man in torment, and Lazarus
enjoying the comfort that he was deprived of during
his earthly life.
It's important to understand that this teaching does
not imply that having wealth leads to eternal
punishment. Rather, we look at how the rich man
USED his wealth and see there the cause of the
problem. As Jesus says, this man "dressed in purple
garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each
day." Clearly, he had abundant wealth and focused it
all upon serving himself. To further the accusation
against him, all the while "lying at his door was a poor
man ... who would gladly have eaten his fill of the
scraps that fell from the rich man's table." But the rich
man paid Lazarus no heed, and THIS is why he now
suffers. Because he would not deign to "suffer" at all
during his life by sharing his linen clothing or feeding
his poor neighbor covered with sores.
This selfishness became the rich man's SELF-
condemnation. He put himself in torment because he
blatantly disobeyed God's law to love his neighbor.
This challenging parable urges us to examine our own
behavior and ask how WE use our wealth--whatever
size our bank account may be. Are we willing to assist
our neighbors in need? Or do we walk by the poor,
excusing our own comfort? Let us heed Christ's
warning today that such earthly comforts are, in the
long run, short-lived.
Live the Liturgy –
If we believe that we are in a covenant relationship
with God, then we must also accept having a covenant
relationship with our brothers and sisters, especially
the poor, weak, and powerless. We cannot be in the
business of protecting our own self-interest while
overlooking the plight of the less fortunate and those
who are struggling.
Our Sacrificial Giving
to our Parish Together let’s meet our weekly goal of $5,000.00
10:00 AM – 167 - $1,946.00
12 Noon – 102 - $1,409.00
5:00 PM – 26- $292.00
Please consider making your offering to our
parish through our Electronic Funds Transfer
“Parish Pay”
ParishPay is the easiest and most effective way to
give back to our community on a consistent and
supportive basis weekly or monthly.
www.ParishPay.com Diocese: Brooklyn
Our Parish on page 3 Enroll to give!
Generation of Faith
For those who have pledged, Thank You!
Your faithfulness in fulfilling your pledges by
putting it in the collection basket, mailing directly or
online payment at
www.cfbq.org/generations/payments
is appreciated.
If you have not been part of the initiative, be sure to
speak to Father Gordon or fill out pledge cards
provided at entrance of the church.
Making a onetime pledge of any amount welcomed.
The Scholarship Committee needs your help!
There are eight (8) Scholarship Recipients
Tiffany Adams, Taylor Arrington, Kyah Coleman,
Frederick Dawson, Adina DilMohamed,
Chazz Inniss, Elizabeth Marcus, Christopher Wilson
We need your HELP!
Please donate whatever you can and put the
envelope in the collection basket. Thank you!
Faith Formation Classes has Begun!
Registration on going!
St. Bonaventure – 8:30 AM
St. Benedict the Moor – 10:45 AM
Our Theme… The Faith Prayed
Reminder to Parents who children attends Catholic
Schools / Academy’s – while they may be receiving
faith formation in school, they are required &
expected to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation,
Eucharist & Confirmation in their home parish, where
they worship on Sunday’s. If you have a child who is
scheduled to received any Sacraments please contact
Ms. Angela 718-526-0040
Have you been worshipping with us each Sunday
but have not received the Sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation or Eucharist?
Were you Baptized in another Christian faith and
would like to join in the Communion with the
Catholic Church?
Whatever your circumstance…
you are welcomed here!
The Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults & Teens
This journey & exploration of our faith is designed to
encourage those who wish to be fully initiated
member of the Catholic Church & also faith formation
for adults/teens who wants to learn more about our
Catholic faith. Please see Debra Hamilton, Carolyn
Isles, Deacon or Angela or fill out form below & we
will be happy to contact you!
Name: _____________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
Tele/Cell #: _____________________________________
Email: _____________________________________
Please drop in collection box
Classes begin Sunday, October 16th
Class Thursday’s 7:00 PM
St. Bonaventure Church Hall
Wear workout clothes, Yoga mat & bring towel
$20.00 per month ● Ages 12 & Above!
Friday, September 30th – 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Disciples’ in Motion GAME NIGHT!
The Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns
Youth Iniative Team presents…
Saturday, October 1st – 8:30 AM
Family Pumpkin Picking Bright Water Farms $35.00
per person children under 1 yr. FREE
Tickets includes: Admission & round trip
transportation *Bring extra money for Petting Zoo &
Pony Rides - Bus departs from St. Bonaventure
Please see Youth Leaders or Ms. Angela
Saturday, October 15th – 7:00 AM
Six Flags – FRIGHT FEST - $85.00
Price includes Breakfast, Transportation, Lunch,
Admission into Park - Mass & Breakfast before
departure from St. Bonaventure
Please see Youth Leaders or Ms. Angela
Please consider donating summer children
clothing & shoes for Ghana &
St. Benedict the Moor Church in Jamaica, WI
Please wash and bag accordingly & put at entrance
of the church. Thank you
Reserve your Seat!!!! We will be joining the Diocese on a
Miriam Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C.
To the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception
Saturday, October 29th
To register for this Pilgrimage see
Patrice Gibbs, Denise Francis & Kassandra Wilson
or call the office.
Cost for Pilgrimage Coach Transportation &
Breakfast $65.00 Bring you own lunch