Rectory Office St. Monica Hall E-mail Fax Visit Our Website (718) 783-3132 Sterling Place staugustinerc@verizon.net (718)638-4669 staugustinparkslope.org

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Thomas W. Ahern, Pastor Mr. Joseph Bichotte, Deacon Sr. Ellen Glavey, Religious Education Coordinator Mr. Andrew Violette, Director of Music Ms. Vanessa Peña, Parish Secretary Mr. Brendan Moloney, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Rev. Agnelo Pinto, In Residence Msgr. Robert Harris, In Residence

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Monday to Thursday: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Friday: No evening hours. Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Appointments appreciated.

MASSES: Saturday: 5:00 PM (English) Sunday: 9:00 AM (English) 10:30 AM (Spanish) 12:00 NOON (English) 1:30 PM (Haitian)

WEEKDAYS: 9:00 AM (English) Wednesday 7:30 PM (Spanish)

HOLY DAYS: As announced

HOLY HOUR OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Friday of each month, check for time.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Speak to a staff member about the process of becoming a Catholic and/or receiving Eucharist and Confirmation.

RECONCILIATION: Confessions heard Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 PM or by appointment.

BAPTISM: Parents should call at least two months in advance for preparation dates.

MATRIMONY: Couples should meet with a priest or Deacon at least six months in advance.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: By request.

COMMUNION OF THE SICK: Please call to arrange communion for the sick, homebound, or hospitalized.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Sunday Morning, English & Spanish.

ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC ACADEMY: Phone Number: (718) 857-2559; sfxsparkslope.org

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DANCING FOR JOY The people say that the sun dances on this day in joy for a risen

Savior. -Alexander Carmichael

Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday, April 16 8:00 (Sat.) Tri-Lingual Mass 9:00 Mary McLaughlin Treacy 10:30 Amy V. Rodriguez 12:00 Rosemarie Violette (Andrew Violette) 1:30 For The People of The Parish 1:30 +Leila Bichotte (Michel Charlot) Monday, April 17 9:00 Margaret & Jospeh Shopis (Nancy Tim) Tuesday, April 18 9:00 Jenny Grant Curnow Wednesday, April 19 9:00 Kathy Mahon Lowe 7:30 +Fabricio Briones (Berth Medina) Thursday, April 20 9:00 Candida Alacan Friday, April 21 9:00 Isabel Katherine & William Byles ‘105th Wedding Anniversary’ (Danny Boy’s Tavern) Saturday, April 22 9:00 +Ana Burgos 5:00 +Ursula Cahill (S. O’Reilly) Sunday, April 23 9:00 +Pascuala Cruz (Loving Children & Grandchildren) 10:30 +Jose Batista (The Batista Family) 10:30 +Pedro, Cesar, Andres & Gregorio (Elena Martinez) 12:00 +Helen Cavanaugh 1:30 For The People of The Parish

Upcoming Events • Baptism Class… will be held on Monday, April

17th and May 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory. • Parish Social... Sunday, April 30th from 3-7 p.m. at

St. Francis Xavier School Auditorium. • PPC Meeting... on Monday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m.

in the rectory. • Families Fathers and Children... will have a

committee meeting on Wednesday, April 26th in the rectory from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Blessed Mother Candle For this week will be lit for the health of Candida Alacan

requested by Nilsa Peña.

Thank you… To all those who participated in the Lenten Faith Sharing Groups, a special blessing for the parish. This year’s leaders were:

Gladys Cruz Brenden Moloney Sr. Ellen Glavey Mozart & Dolores Guillaume Judy LaMonica Deacon Joseph Bichotte Esther Dawson Rafa Joa Janie Gamble Maria Melo Antonia Bueno

We also thank Marie and Jean Fednard for offering to facilitate a group. Due to Jean’s recent illness they were unable to meet, though. Please continue to pray for him.

** Please silence your cell phones before entering the church.**

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy Open House & new Student Registration

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy, located at 763 President Street, has seats available for Pre-K-3 through Grade 8 for September 2017. Tours are scheduled on Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. to give prospective parents a chance to visit the school. Need based scholarships are also available. If you have friends, family, or neighbors who are looking for a new school, please send them our way. If you would like more information, please call 718-857-2559 and visit our website at www.sfxca-parkslope.org - We look forward to seeing you! ** Registration is currently open and need based scholarships are available for first time applicants due on the 21st of April. Interested parents can visit the website or call the school for more information.**

SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2017 St. Augustine’s Haiti Support Group invites you to the 9th Annual Parish Social on Sunday, April 30, 2017. Mark your calendar! Time: 3 to 7 p.m. Place: St Francis Xavier School Auditorium, 763 President St. Potluck dinner, music and dancing, entertainment, silent auction, raffle. Funds raised will be used for projects at St. Augustine’s twin parish, Saint André, in Dufort, Haiti.

The Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults… will be celebrated here on Pentecost Sunday, June 4th at the 12 noon Mass, for adults who are already baptized and have received their First Communion. Those planning to marry in the church and are not confirmed should prepare now. There will be 4 hours of instruction. For more information on class dates see future bulletins. Please call Fr. Ahern to register. You will need to bring a copy of your baptismal certificate or begin the process of obtaining one. Young adults who are confirmed but are returning to the church or desire an update are welcome as well since this program will cover the major areas of Catholic faith, practice, and spirituality.

Happy Easter

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We pray for the sick…

Recemos Por los Enfermos…

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Helena Severin Daisy Rijo Jose Colon Janie Gamble Carmen M Mercado Nancy Cimino Jackie Strachen Robert Katan Angela Ramos Barbara Mangilardi James Leune Olive Bouaz Tiffany Rios Mr. John Demby Rosario Ortiz Ines Robles

John Barton Jane Erickson Jerome Knittle Yvette Sendker Carmen Torres Angelo M. Ramos Barbara Merrill Col. Ret. Will Merrill Pedro R. Garsed Severina Caban Sonia Bonilla Anthony Tuitt Nilda M. orales Anthiny Vega Alphonse Duré Sonia Garcia

Mike Meehan Dorinda Baéz Alex Ramos Julie Elle Brittner Maritza Arroyo Hector Davila Kitty Denega Pascuala Vidal Paul Callahan Christopher Neves Monique Maumec Yvette Reyes Kathy Cruz Kip Jones Adeline Duré Candida Alacan

We pray for members and friends serving in the military: Rezamos por miembros y amigos que estan sirviendo en el Servicio Militar: Sgt. Estephen Shirverts, Col. Will Merrill, Lt. Jeanell Merrill, Capt. Peyton Hurley, Manny Otero, PFC An- thony J. Jolimeau, Paul Valdez, Jorge E. Moreira, Jerry Moreira, David Garcia, Samantha Vega, L.C. US Marine Corps, Capt. Richard Martinez, US Marines, Air- man Clara Lyde, 1 Lt. Ignacio Naudon PFC Max Andrew Polster

Recemos Por. . . Si usted tiene a una persona que usted desea ser rogado, favor déjenos saber inmediatamente y rogaremos por ellos. Los nombres quedarán en la lista de enfermos por tres semanas y repetida después de eso si usted nos llama. Favor de ver la lista de los enfermos y los difuntos en la pagina 3. Gracias.

Would you like to register as a parishioner? Yes, I would like to become a member of St. Augustine Church. Name: Address: Phone #: Email: Please cut and place form in the collection basket, bring

to the rectory, or mail to: St. Augustine R.C. Church

116 6th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217 Nuevo en la Parroquia? Quiere inscribirse como

parroquiano? Si, me gustaria ser miembro da la parroquia y recibir los

sobres de ofrendas por correo.

Nombre: Dirección:

Telefono: Email:

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St. Vincent de Paul Car Program Gives Back Vincentian Outreach Program

St. Augustine should share in the profits. For every car, truck or van, running or not. St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $75/$200 per vehicle. Maybe you don’t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle in their driveway that they would like to dis-pose of. Please call St. Vincent de Paul at (718) 491-2525. Thank you for your participation.

Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe Join St. Augustine in the Pilgrimage to Mexico City and other religious and cultural sites in several cities in Mexico from July 8-15th of this year. Cities include: Mexico City, San Miguel de Allen-de, Guanajuato and Querétaro. Cost per adult is $1,790 (twin room) ($300 is due upon registration/ $800 April 8th / $690 May 23rd) Includes: Roundtrip from NY- Mexico / 8 days - 7 nights in convents / Tourist guide / Ground Transportation / Entrance fees as per itinerary / 7 breakfast & dinners. Contact: Ricardo Avalos at ravalos.fa@gmail.com / (646) 500 4719.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Pedro es un testigo: el Señor ha resucitado (Hch 10:34a, 37-43). Salmo — Este es el día que hizo el Señor; regocijé-monos y alegrémonos (Salmo 118 [117]). (1) Segunda lectura — Todos los bautizados, eleven su corazón al cielo (Colosenses 3:1-4) o (2) Segunda lectura — Cristo nuestra Pascua fue sacri-ficado; por tanto celebremos (1 Corintios 5:6b-8). Evangelio — Tres testigos, María, Pedro y Juan; cada uno responde a la tumba vacía (Juan 20:1-9) o Mateo 28:1-10 (o en la Misa de la tarde o de la noche, Lc 24:13-35). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

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A tout moun ki te patisipé nan pataj lafoua ané sa-a, se yon espesial benidiksyon pou pawas la. Min nom yo:

Gladys Cruz Brenden Moloney Sr. Ellen Glavey Mozart & Dolores Guillaume Judy LaMonica Deacon Joseph Bichotte Esther Dawson Rafa Joa Janie Gamble Maria Melo Antonia Bueno Marie & Jean Fednard

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