SUNDAY, APRIL1, 2018

The Reverend Myles P. Murphy,S.T.L. Pastor

The Reverend Lino Gonsalves, Parochial Vicar The Reverend Edward Owusu-Ansah, In Residence

Janel Rodriguez, Office Manager, OLV Patricia Molinari, Secretary/Receptionist, OLV Carlos Gomez, Director of Maintenance, OLV Don Barnum, Music Director, Canoni Chorale

Michael Tucci, Music Director, Schola Cantorum

PARISH OFFICE

Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

OUR LADY OF VICTORY MASSES

Saturday (Fulfills Sunday Obligation): 5:15pm Sunday: 10:15am, 12:15pm. 5:15pm Mon. - Fri.: 7:15am, 8:15am, 12:15pm*, 1:15pm** & 5:15pm*** (All in Upper Church.)

* Following the 12:15, the Novena of the day follows.

** Following the 1:15, there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by the Novena of the day. *** Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 5:05 pm, followed by Mass.

Saturday: 12:15pm, 5:15pm (Vigil Mass) Holidays: 8:15am & 12:15pm Holy Day Vigil: 5:15pm Holy Days: 7:15, 7:45, 8:15,11:45am 12:15, 12:45, 1:15, 1:45, 4:45, & 5:15pm

CONFESSIONS Mon. - Fri.: 7:45-8:15am,12:45-1:30pm, 5:00-5:30pm

Sat.: 4:50-5:15pm

Church of Our Lady of Victory 60 William Street

NY, NY 10005 PH: 212-422-5535, FAX: 212-785-4457

Church of Saint Andrew 20 Cardinal Hayes Place

NY, NY 10007

The Catholic Faith Community of

Our Lady of Victory and the

Church of St. Andrew

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT After the 1:15pm Weekday Mass.

Benediction will be at 5:05pm, before the 5:15 Mass.

BAPTISMS: Please call the rectory for information.

ST. ANDREW’S MASSES

Sunday: 12:15pm, 5:15pm Monday - Friday: 12:15pm, 1:15pm

CONFESSIONS 15 minutes after each Mass

DEVOTIONS Novena after the 12:15 weekday Mass

Novena and Rosary after 1:15pm weekday Mass

PARISH ACTIVITIES Monday: 5:45pm – Legion of Mary (OLV)

4th Friday: 5:45pm – Patrician Catholic Discussion Group (OLV)) As Announced: FiDi Catholic Young Adults

NOVENAS & DEVOTIONS

Mon.: Miraculous Medal Tues.: St. Anthony Wed.: St. Jude Thurs.: The Holy Spirit Fri.: The Rosary

Sat.: The Rosary 1st Fri.: Sacred Heart Novena Fridays of Lent: Stations of the Cross

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Mark 16:1-7 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35).

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

The Paschal Mystery is the key to our Christian faith: the dying and rising of Jesus that is the pattern of our life. In their first steps on the road of faith, the catechumens feel the cross of glory traced over their eyes, on their lips, across their shoulders, on their ears, over their heart, and on their feet. The mystery is that even death gives way to life for those who are held in the embrace of Jesus. Today, many new Christians arise from the waters of the font. Yet the font is not the destination of their journey. The goal is Pentecost, fifty days from now, and a lifetime of praise to the Father, in Christ, in the embrace of the Holy Spirit, for the sake of the world. “Neophyte,” our ancient word for newly-baptized people, means “newly-planted” in Greek. If someone in your parish has just been baptized, welcome them today. The smiles on their faces and the light in the eyes is a foretaste of heaven.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

APRIL 1 2018, Year B PROCLAIM THE RISEN CHRIST On Easter morning everything—the spring weather, the flowers, birds and butterflies, the people around us in their finery, the beautiful liturgy and music—everything seems to bear witness that Jesus Christ is risen today! Like the eyewitness accounts in today’s scriptures, the glorious and joyful life all around us helps us to believe the good news of the Resurrection and sing “Alleluia!” In the scriptures today we hear from Peter and Paul and John. All three speak with conviction about witnessing the resurrected Christ. John’s Gospel account includes Mary of Magdala, who also was privileged to witness the Resurrection and tell others the good news. On this glorious Easter Sunday can we ourselves give eyewitness accounts that Jesus Christ is risen today, alive and active in our lives? — © J. S. Paluch Co.

THE RETURN OF EASTER

The return of Easter should be to the Christian life the call of a trumpet. It is the news of a great victory. It is the solution of a great perplexity. It is the assurance of a great triumph.

—Frederick Temple

THE LORD

IS RISEN

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Monday: Monday within the Octave of Easter Tuesday: Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Wednesday: Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Thursday: Thursday within the Octave of Easter Friday: Friday within the Octave of Easter; First Friday; Julian Calendar Good Friday Saturday: Saturday within the Octave of Easter; First Saturday

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY APRIL 8TH

Divine Mercy Holy Hour with Divine Mercy Chaplet

& Exposition and Benediction of The Blessed Sacrament

at 2:30 PM with our

**Schola Cantorum Choir**

Meditations: Fr. Myles P. Murphy

S.T.L.

O SONS AND DAUGHTERS

O sons and daughters of the King, whom heavenly hosts in glory sing,

today the grave has lost its sting. Alleluia!

That Easter morn at break of day, the faithful women went their way to seek the tomb where Jesus lay.

Alleluia!

An angel clad in white they see,

who sat and spoke unto the three,

"Your Lord has gone to Galilee." Alleluia!

When Thomas first the tidings heard

that some had seen the risen Lord, he doubted the disciples' word.

Lord, have mercy!

At night the apostles met in fear; among them came their Master dear

and said, "My peace be with you here." Alleluia!

"My pierced side, O Thomas, see, and look upon my hands, my feet;

not faithless but believing be." Alleluia!

No longer Thomas then denied; he saw the feet, the hands, the side.

"You are my Lord and God!" he cried. Alleluia!

How blest are they who have not seen and yet whose faith has constant been,

for they eternal life shall win. Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

THIS WEEK Church Sanctuary Lamp

and Altar Bread and Wine

In Loving Memory of

Damaso Tabique

Requested by:

Lourdes Tabique and

Denise Marasigan

THE VICTOR

Today the Victor o’er his foes For human consolation rose. Alleluia. —Surrexit Christus hodie, Translated by J. M. Neale

MASS INTENTIONS

OUR LADY OF VICTORY

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 10:15 am: Mary Carol Ruchalski 12:15 pm: Christopher Ruddy*** 5:15 pm: Linda Giordano

MONDAY, APRIL 2 7:15 am: Carmine, Tom, Michelina, and Peggy D’Amato 8:15 am: Fr. Joseph Marcello*** 12:15 pm: Deacon David Ciorciari 1:15 pm: Sandy Molina*** 5:15 pm: Helen M. Will

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 7:15 am: Richard Ocampo Mangrobang 8:15 am: Rv. Bishop Frank Caggiano *** 12:15 pm: Anthony John & Marie D’Amato 1:15 pm: John Newe 5:15 pm: Al Garrett

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 7:15 am: Susan Moore*** 8:15 am: Victor Okechukwuma Okam*** 12:15 pm: Helen Kasimer*** 1:15 pm: Deacon David Ciorciari 5:15 pm: Maria Grazia & Rose D’Amato

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 7:15 am: Carl Turziano 8:15 am: Fr. John Connaughton*** 12:15 pm: Joan O’Connell 1:15 pm: Giuseppina Vetrano 5:15 pm: Damaso Tabique

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 7:15 am: Candido Gude 8:15 am: In Honor of the Holy Spirit 12:15 pm: Ellen & Peter Kelly 1:15 pm: Rose D’Amato 5:15 pm: In Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 12:15 pm: Frances Moore 5:15 pm Lourdes Tabique & Denise Marasigan***

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 10:15 am: The Diocese of Bridgeport*** 12:15 pm: Adam Bodula*** 5:15 pm: In Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

ST. ANDREW CHURCH

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

11:00 am: Zofia Krzyzanowska

12:15 pm: Enzo Martinez Galarza 1:15 pm: Gliceria Balcon & Celese Roa

12:15 pm: Available 1:15 pm: Available

12:15 pm: Celestino Balcon 1:15 pm: Kevin Dooley

12:15 pm: Elaine Worobey*** 1:15pm: Greg Worobey***

12:15 pm: Alice Gardella 1:15pm: Daniel Russo

12:15 pm Penelope Jones 5:15 pm Eugene U. Ubawike Jr. & Fidelia C. Kanu

*** Indications “for the intentions of”

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No Saturday Mass at St. Andrew’s location

SPRING FEVER

Four high school boys afflicted with spring fever skipped morning classes. After lunch they reported to the teacher that they had a flat tire. Much to their relief she smiled and said, "Well, you missed a test today so take seats apart from one another and take out a piece of paper." Still smiling, she waited for them to sit down. Then she said: "First Question: Which tire was flat?"

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD April 1, 2018 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. — Psalm 118:17