HRINE CHURCH OF SAINT GERARD MAJELLA 188-16 91st Avenue, Hollis, NY 11423 Phone: 718-468-6565 Fax: 718-468-3136 stgerardm@verizon.net

Website: stgerardshrine.org Shrine Church of St. Gerard Majella or #SGMHOLLIS on Facebook and see Youtube

PASTORAL TEAM: REV. JOSEPHJUDE C. GANNON PASTOR – Ext. 25 REV. JOSEPH THARACKAL In Residence – Ext. 13 MR. GUILLERMO D. GOMEZ Permanent Deacon – Ext. 35 MR. LAURENCE O. MCMASTER Permanent Deacon – Ext. 15 MRS. CARMEN MACCHIO Director of Religious Education – Ext. 22 MRS. ANNE SMITH-THOMPSON Director of Music Ministry – Ext. 28 MR. GILBERT RODRIGUEZ Youth Ministry Coordinator—Ext 26 MRS. LUCY GUZMAN Administrative Assistant— Ext. 27 MRS. GRACE M.M. BRUNKEN Business Office — Ext. 10

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS: Monday 9 am to 6 pm Tuesday 9 am to 6 pm Wednesday 9 am to 4 pm Thursday 9 am to 6 pm Friday 9 am to 2 pm & 4:30pm to 8pm Saturday 9 am to 12 pm No office hours on Sunday!

Please call the office in advance to arrange appointments to speak with a priest or deacon or to make sure the office is open.

MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY: for needy Parishioners. HOURS: Tuesday 1 to 4 pm only! To register: bring photo ID & proof you live in 11423 zip code if you are not a registered parishioner.

MASSES: Monday thru Saturday: 9:00 am Saturday: 5:00 pm – Fulfills Sunday Obligation Sunday: 8:15 am & 11:30 am in English 9:45 am in Spanish Holy Day Masses: As Announced

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: 4:00 to 4:45 pm And by Appointment at other times by calling ext 25

DEVOTIONS all are welcome:

Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday 9:20 am St. Gerard Majella Novena: Wednesday 9:20 am

Adoration: Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am Wednesdays’ adoration sponsored by the Jesus & Mary Haitian Prayer Group

First Fridays 9:30 am to 8 pm September to June Last Sunday of the month at 7 pm in Spanish

MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Urgent calls at any time of day or night. We ask that arrangements for the reception of Holy Communion for Shut-Ins be made by calling the office during business hours. HOSPITAL: Please inform us of any parishioner who has been admitted to a Hospital or Nursing Home. NEW MEMBERS: Please register by filling out the form found on the back inside cover of this bulletin or by calling the Office. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Classes for our children Sundays at 10:00 am, from the end of September to end of May. They must attend the 11:30 am Mass with their parents and family. To register your child, please contact Mrs. Macchio at Ext 22. R.C.I.A.: Rite of Christian Initiation – Adults interested in becoming Catholic or who need to receive the sacraments of First Communion and /or Confirmation please contact Deacon Laurence Mc Master at Ext. 15. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Arrangements can be made by calling the office during office hours and leaving a message for one of the deacons. In English: Instructions are given on the SECOND & THIRD Sunday of the month beginning with the 11:30 am Mass followed by instructions at 12:30 pm. Please register at least 8 weeks before the Baptism by setting up an interview appointment with Deacon Laurence McMaster E 15 by calling the office. Baptism is generally on the fourth Sunday of the month. En español: Cada dos meses el tercer domingo. Se requiere que los padres que desean bautizar a sus hijos vengan a la misa y asistan a clases previas de preparación. Para más información deben hablar con el Diácono Guillermo D. Gómez a Ext. 35. MARRIAGES: Church Wedding arrangements should be made before Reception plans are finalized so that the date will be available at the Church. Please make arrangements at least six months to a year before the proposed date.

November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent

Please pray for the sick of the parish Please remember our deceased family & friends. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The days are coming when the LORD will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 33:14-16). Psalm — To you, O Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25). Second Reading — May the Lord make you increase and abound

in love that you may be blameless in holiness; conduct yourselves so as to please God (1 Thessalonians 3:12 — 4:2). Gospel — There will be signs and you will see the Son of Man coming with power and great glory. Be vigilant (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Inter-national Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

A Message from our Pastor

“There will be signs in the sun.” Jesus says this at the beginning of the Gospel as we start off the season of Advent. We need to be a people

who look for the signs, great and small, of the presence of Jesus. One such sign is the church herself, the universal church, the parish church, and the domestic church (the family) What signs do we see of Jesus presence today and now. One sign that we all will see in the coming weeks is the sign of the Year of Mercy, especially since we are called to be a special Jubilee church of Mercy. We have a special responsibly in the church to become the sign of Jesus for others, Don’t just look outward for signs. Look inside, inside the Universal Church, inside the parish, inside the family, inside your soul and ask, “am I a sign of mercy for others to see Jesus?” In Misericordiae Vultus Pope Francis challenges us to, “Constantly contemplate the mystery of Mercy.” Let us this Advent and this upcoming Year of Mercy take time to look for mercy in all places, starting with our own soul, then in our family, then in our parish, diocese, city, country, universal church, and world. God bless Fr Gannon

Thank you to Heather, manager at Key Food on Hillside for helping us purchase the turkeys, cake and muffin mixes and to the Skibicki family for donating turkeys. Bless you & Thanks

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Mondays from 9:30 am until 11:30am Wednesdays from 9:30 am until 11:30 am sponsored by the Haitian Jesus and Mary Prayer Group. All are welcome! First Friday December 4 from 9:30 am until 7:30 pm with Night Prayers and Benediction Please sign up to spend an hour with the Lord — see sheet on

the 188 St. side table. Last Sunday of the month at 7 pm in Spanish. All are welcome!

Religious Education Classes at 10 am on Sundays. New registrations bring

forms to 1st floor classrooms on a Sunday. No class on November 29th. Classes resume on December 6.

Thank you, Father Gannon and Mrs Macchio

Generations of Faith: Pledged $611,000 Payments made so far $106,000 Please continue to pay your pledges in a timely manner. Please make your checks or money orders out to: Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens and stamp and mail directly with the statement from the diocese in their return envelope. Do not send cash in the mail.

Please Donate to Our Monthly Food Pantry Collection: December 21 & 22 We are in need of non perishable items, such as canned Tuna, canned Fruit, small bags of Rice, Peanut Butter, Pasta Sauce,

and Cereals. Bless you & Thank you!

DECEMBER Sanctuary Lamps, Altar Breads and Wine

donated by Cecile and Louis Francois In Memory of Alcindor Numa and

Luce & Carmeus Francois and the Deceased Members of their Families

Please select an ornament from the tree in church or

select items to donate from the next 2 pages!

Jubilee Year of Mercy November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent Besides a new liturgical year, this Advent features an additional “beginning”—next week’s opening of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, a graced opportunity to contemplate more profoundly and live more concretely the mystery of God’s unconditional love. Pope Francis says that mercy, as the bridge connecting God and the human family, opens our hearts to welcome God’s love for us sinners and our eyes to recognize others, especially society’s least loved and most vulnerable, as brothers and sisters entrusted to our care. Today’s scriptures provide a perfect Jubilee preparation. Jeremiah comforts us with the promise of God’s justice; Paul challenges us to abound in love for all; Luke bids us anticipate Jesus’ future coming as the joyful advent of our redemption. But in a unique way, this Jubilee Year’s Advent reminds us that Jesus, whose coming we await, is already present among us, in those for whom we need to become instruments of God’s mercy. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Please choose an ornament from our Christmas Giving Tree Please indicate which charity you want your item to go to by placing the

ornament tag on the NEW UNWRAPPED item with the charities’ name or initials on it. And, return the items on or before December 13th.

If you wish to make additional donations please choose from the lists on this page and the following page. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Knights of Columbus Hospital Toy Drive 2015

Toy distribution for children ages 1 month to 16 Infant to toddler: Board games Dolls: Trucks: tonka or any brand Baby clothes Decks of cards Disney Cars: any brand Bibs Activities books Lalaloopsy match box cars Toys for infants Coloring books Barbie hot wheels cars Rattles Crossword and puzzle books Monster High radio or remote control cars Soft toys in original packing Crayons Doll Clothes Rag dolls Color pencils Baby Dolls teenage girls: Card games like UNO Color pens or markers make up sets Decks of cards Art kits other items: nail polish sets

Sticker books Dress up items for girls hair items Craft kits jewelry Action figures teen boys:

Team sports t shirts PLEASE NO TOYS WITH GUNS OR KNIVES - NO OBJECTS THAT FLY AROUND THE ROOM

Bridge to Life Christmas Wish List 2015

Infant and toddler clothes: baby: gently used and new: Infant Car seats 6 months Diapers, 9 month baby wipes Moms: toddlers 2T and 3T lotions Women’s jackets Infant and toddler snow suits soaps Women’s sweaters 1 year. 2T and 3T Baby bottles Maternity clothes

Gift certificates: Babies are Us, Target, Toys are Us, Carter’s and Children’s Place

Catholic Charities Christmas Wish List 2015

Toy distribution for children ages 1 to 17 Sports balls: Building sets: Toys Popular with Kids: any toy Trucks footballs Legos, Frozen any Dolls basketballs Lincoln logs Disney anything Dinosaur soccer balls Disney princesses baseballs and mitts Minions Educational toys: Shopkins Fisher Price Spiderman Little Tikes other Super Heroes V tech Melissa & Doug PLEASE NO TOYS WITH GUNS OR KNIVES Leapfrog

Gift Cards: Target, Walmart, The Gap, Best Buy, Barnes and Nobel, Old Navy, Amazon

Please choose an ornament from our Christmas Giving Tree Please indicate which charity you want your item to go to by placing the

ornament tag on the NEW UNWRAPPED item with the charities’ name or initials on it. And, return the items on or before December 13th.

If you wish to make additional donations please choose from the lists on this page or the preceding page. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Hour Children Christmas Giving Tree 2015

Moms Young Children (Infant to 3 years) Boys & Girls ages 4 - 12 Gift Cards Clothing – Infant to 3 years jackets, sweaters Robes/Slippers (L & XL) Fisher Price Toys Dolls and Doll strollers Perfumes/lotions/Make-up Animal Toys – Farm & Zoo Barbie Toys Watches Bath Toys Trucks, Trains, & Cars Jewelry Melissa and Doug Toys Building blocks Wallets Stuffed animals Zubes Handbags V- tech educational toys Playstix Gloves/Hats Musical Toys Legos Ninja Turtles Houses Teens - Boys & Girls Hello Kitty Accessories Twin sheets, pillow cases Gift cards: to Movies, Target Easy Bake Oven Twin blankets Gamestop, Visa. etc Musical Instruments Twin Comforter Sets Watches Scooters Bath towels & cloths Sports equipment Arts & Crafts - large pads, Pillows Jewelry Drawing/painting materials PJ’S Books and Puzzles Favorite Games Hats and gloves Doctor Set Remote control cars Othello Scrabble Books Roller Skates Monopoly Life PJ’S and robes and slippers Clue Apple to Apples Trouble Risk Pictionary Ticket to Ride

Christmas Luncheon with Santa At 1pm in the Hall on December 13, 2015

Nativity pageant in church, followed by lunch, presentation of gifts to Santa for one of the 4 charities, dessert in the hall, caroling, & lighting the big tree outside the rectory.

Cost: Adults and Children 13 and Up - $10 each Children under 12 - bring an item from the lists on this or the previous page or from the ornaments on the Giving Tree in Church.

Santa will bring the item (s) to one of the charities of the child’s choice.

Capacity is limited to 100 seats. Tickets will be on sale after the masses on the weekends and from the office during office hours during the week.

When purchasing tickets we need to know the age(s) and gender of the children 12 & under

All tickets must be purchased prior to the event!!! Sorry no additions after December 6.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Advent is a time rich in family traditions. Many of them have been so effectively absorbed into our culture that their religious origins are hidden. Some of us will set candles in our windows tonight. The custom began in Ireland during the so-called “penal” days, extending from 1691 to the “Catholic Emancipation” in 1829 and beyond. There were harsh penalties and fines for not at-tending the government church. Priests were forced into hiding, but people were resourceful and determined in guarding their faith. At Christmas, Irish families, particularly in the countryside, placed a lighted candle in the cottage window and left the door unlatched, hoping that a priest might come by and celebrate the Christmas Mass for them. The possibility of the Mass coming into the family home gave rise to other Irish customs at the beginning of Advent. The cottage received a fresh coat of whitewash, the threshold was swept especially clean, and fresh curtains were hung in the windows. The house was scrubbed until it gleamed, including all the pots and pans, and all garments and table linens were laundered. The custom of the Irish window candle was so admired in Catholic Europe that it was widely copied there, and now finds a welcome in households that may not exactly expect a priest to wander in! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

COMUNIDAD HISPANA

29 de noviembre de 2015 Primer Domingo

de Adviento

Lecturas para el 6 de diciembre de 2015

Primera lectura — Baruc 5:1-9 Salmo — Salmo 126 [125] Segunda Lectura — Filipenses 1:4-6, 8-11 Evangelio — Lucas 3:1-6

GREATNESS The measure of greatness is not the number of servants you have, but the number of people you serve. —Anonymous THE THREE COMINGS OF ADVENT There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know, His coming to humankind, His coming into humankind, and His coming against humankind. —St. Bernard: Third Sermon for Advent

THE COMING KINGDOM Jeremiah could see it coming—the kingship of Jesus and the restoration of Jerusalem. But was anybody listening? Is anybody listening now? It must have been tough being a prophet, but Jeremiah was persistent in his message because he knew that it needed to be heard. Also persistent in his message is Paul as he encourages the Thessalonians—and all of us—to live in accordance with the kingship that Jeremiah foretold. He encourages us to conduct ourselves in ways of holiness so that we may be well prepared for the king’s coming. Finally, Jesus himself tells us to be ever diligent so that we may gain favor before our God and King. Jeremiah could see the kingship of Jesus coming. As we begin the season of Advent, Paul and Jesus tell us not only how to prepare for the Kingdom, but how to live it day to day. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LA VENIDA DEL REINO

Jeremías lo veía venir –el reinado de Jesús y la restauración de Jerusalén. Pero, ¿había alguien que le escuchara? ¿Alguien escucha ahora? Ser profeta tenía que haber sido muy difícil, pero

Jeremías era persistente en su mensaje, porque sabía lo necesario que era escucharlo. Persistente en su mensaje también es Pablo, animando a los tesalonicenses –y a todos nosotros– a vivir de acuerdo al reino que Jeremías anunció. Nos motiva a comportarnos en el camino de santidad para que estemos bien preparados para la llegada del rey. Finalmente, Jesús mismo nos dice que este-mos siempre atentos para lograr el agrado de nuestro Dios y Rey. Jeremías podía ver que se acercaba el reinado de Jesús. Al comenzar el tiempo de Adviento, Pablo y Jesús nos enseñan no sólo cómo prepararnos para el Reino, sino cómo vivirlo día a día. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Mark your calendar. . . December 13 after the 11:30 am Mass we will have our Nativity

pageant, Christmas Santa Luncheon, Caroling & Tree Lighting Ceremony. Tickets on sale after the Masses

Año Jubilar de la Misericordia 29 de noviembre de 2015 Primer Domingo de Adviento Además de un Año Nuevo Litúrgico, este Adviento se caracteriza por incluir otro “comienzo”; la próxima semana es la inauguración del Año Jubilar de la Misericordia, un tiempo de gracia para contemplar más profundamente y vivir más concretamente los misterios incondicionales del amor de Dios. El Papa Francisco dice que la misericordia, así como el puente que conecta a Dios con la familia humana, abre nuestros corazones para dar la bienvenida al amor de Dios por nosotros pecadores y abre nuestros ojos para reconocer al prójimo, especialmente en los menos amados por la sociedad y los más vulnerables, como hermanos y hermanas confiados a nuestro cuidado. Las Escrituras de este día facilitan una perfecta preparación para el Jubileo. Jeremías nos consuela con la promesa de la justicia de Dios; Pablo nos desafía para prosperar en el amor por todos, mientras que Lucas se esfuerza por anticiparnos el futuro de la venida de Jesús como el alegre adviento de nuestra redención. Pero de una única manera, el Adviento de este Año Jubilar nos recuerda que Jesús, de quien esperamos su venida, está ya presente en medio de nosotros, en aquellas personas para las que necesitamos convertirnos en instrumentos de la misericordia de Dios. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

You can remember a loved one by using your Christmas Flower Memorial Envelope to make a donation towards Christmas flowers for the altar and church. Extra flower envelopes are on the tables.

FLORES PARA EL ALTAR: Ud. puede contribuir con una donación para las flores de la Navidad usando el sobre que dice: Christmas Flower Memorial Envelope. Si necesita más sobres, los mismos están en las mesas que están a la entrada de la iglesia.

MENSAJE DE NUESTRO PÁRROCO “Habrá signos en el sol”. Jesús dice esto en el principio del Evangelio cuando empezamos el

tiempo de Adviento. Tenemos que ser gente que esté atenta a los signos, grandes y pequeños, de la presencia de Jesús. Uno de esos signos es la Iglesia misma, la Iglesia Universal, la Iglesia Parroquial y la Iglesia Doméstica (la familia). ¿Qué signos de la pres encia de Jesús vemos hoy y ahora? Un signo que todos veremos durante las próximas semanas es el signo del Año de la Misericordia, especialmente porque hemos sido llamados a ser una iglesia especial del Jubileo de la Misericordia. Tenemos una responsabilidad especial en la iglesia de ser el signo de Cristo para otros. No busque signos externos, busque en el interior, en el interior de la Iglesia Universal, dentro de la parroquia, dentro de la familia, dentro de su alma, y pregúntese: ¿soy un signo de misericordia para que otros vean a Jesús? El el documento Misericordiae Vultus el papa Francisco nos desafía a ”contemplar constantemente el misterio de la Misericordia”. En este Adviento, y durante el Año de la Misericordia, tomemos tiempo para buscar misericordia en todo lugar, empezando por nuestra propia alma, luego en la familia, en la parroquia, en la diócesis, en la ciudad, en el país, en la Iglesia Universal y en el mundo. Que Dios les bendiga. Padre Gannon.

SI DESEA BAUTIZAR UN NIÑO, Ud. debe hacer lo siguiente: traer el certificado de nacimiento del niño, y hablar con el diácono Guillermo Gómez para la entrevista inicial. Tenga

en cuenta que los bautismos se celebran el domingo, día del Señor, ya sea en la misa de las 9:45 am o las 2 pm. Padres y padrinos deben asistir a tres reuniones.

COLECTA LOS NECESITADOS 19 y 20 de diciembre

NO OLVIDE NUESTRA DISPENSA “Hoy por ti, mañana por mí” Traiga su contribución de alimentos que no necesiten refrigeración y cuya fecha de expiración no esté vencida. Puede

traer arroz, salsa de tomate, todo tipo de comida enlatada. Que el Señor le colme de bendiciones por su generosidad.

ADORACIÓN EUCARISTICA Pidámosle al Señor que nos ayude a acercarnos más a través de la oración frente a Jesús sacramentado. LUNES: 9:30 am a 11:30 y se termina con la bendición. MIÉRCOLES: 9:30 am a 11:30 auspiciada por el grupo haitiano Jesús y María Grupo de Oración.

PRIMER VIERNES: 9:30 am a 8:30 de septiembre a junio. ÚLTIMO DOMINGO DE MES: 7:00 pm en español. Todos son bienvenidos.

Generaciones de Fe: Promesas $611,000 Pagos recibidos 106,000 Por favor continúe haciendo sus pagos a tiempo. Por favor haga el cheques o Money Order a Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens y envíelo directamente a la diócesis, juntamente con el estado de cuenta, en el sobre que le llega y con la debida estampilla de correo. No envíe efectivo por correo.

Las clases de Educación Religiosa Por favor inscriba cada niño que asista a la escuela pública. Los formularios están en las mesas, en la parte de atrás de la iglesia. Por favor llene el formulario y llévelo a la casa parroquial. Gracias. Padre Gannon y Señora Macchio

No hay las clases el 29 de noviembre

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Es más que justo empezar el tiempo litúrgico de Adviento con la Virgen María. Esta semana celebramos la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de María. Esta es una fiesta especial para varios países america-nos como Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay y los Estados Unidos que tienen como patrona nacional a la Madre de Jesús bajo este título. Esta creencia tiene siglos de ser discutida por teólogos cris-tianos como Ambrosio, Agustín, Buenaventura y Tomás de Aquino, pero fue solo con la Constitución Ineffabilis Deus del Papa Pió IX en 1854 que pasó a ser doctrina oficial de la Iglesia. La enseñanza de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Madre de Jesús insiste que María nació y permaneció sin pecado. Según el teólogo franciscano Juan Duns Escoto, María fue salvada del pecado desde el vientre de su madre Ana. De esta manera Jesús pudo salvarla no después de haber pecado como ha hecho con nosotros, sino antes de que ella hubiera pecado. La Inmaculada Concepción se hizo en vista de la venida de Jesús quien nos puede hacer inmaculados gracias al perdón y la gracia que nos ofrece. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

GRANDEZA La medida de la verdadera grandeza no yace en la cantidad de sirvientes que tienes, sino en el número de personas a las que sirves. —Anónimo LAS TRES VENIDAS DEL ADVIENTO Sabemos de una triple venida del Señor: su venida a la humanidad, su venida en la humanidad y su venida contra la humanidad. —San Bernardo: Tercer Sermón para Adviento

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK:

SATURDAY, November 28: 9:00 AM – † Marie Carmen Bernadette Samedy 5:00 PM – † Elsie Damour SUNDAY, November 29: 8:15 AM – Intentions of Dimitri Larsen 9:45 AM – † to be announced People of the Parish 11:30 AM – † Yvonne Pinder-Sawyer MONDAY, November 30: 9:00 AM – Intentions of Erlina & Faustino Macuha on their 40th wedding anniversary TUESDAY, December 1: 9:00 AM – † Kenneth Schwenzer WEDNESDAY, December 2: 9:00 AM – Intentions of Lucy Guzman THURSDAY, December 3: 9:00 AM – † Charles John and Maria Palma Mafftetore FRIDAY, December 4: 9:00 AM – Intentions of John Carey SATURDAY, December 5: 9:00 AM – All the souls in the PURGATORIAL SOCIETY 5:00 PM – † Daria Algenio Silva SUNDAY, December 6: 8:15 AM – intentions of the Loria & Loveres Families 9:45 AM – † Miguel Suriel; People of the Parish 11:30 AM – Thanksgiving to St. Joseph

PURGATORIAL SOCIETY ENROLLMENTS FOR 2015 SEE FORM ON BOTTOM OF PREVIOUS COLUMN, THANKS

INCOME & EXPENSES FOR THE WEEK ENDING November 22: to be posted next week First Collection $0, Second Collection $ _ Total Collection 0, Average Cost per week (8,425) Income (Deficit) for the week (0,) Human Development $

Parish Meetings at St. Gerard Majella Parish

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: 2nd & 4thTues. – 8pm ST. JOSEPH CONF. RM. RECTORY—December 8 after the Mass CHOIR REHEARSALS: CHURCH Saturdays—6 pm Spanish Wednesdays—7 pm English - SPEAK TO ANN TO JOIN CHOIR!!! FAMILY OF CHRIST PRAYER GROUP Fridays at 8 pm BVM CONF. RM. RECTORY All are Welcome! Contact Ofelia or Margie for schedule and to join. JESUS ESTA VIVO PRAYER GROUP Fridays at 8 pm in CHURCH JESUS & MARY PRAYER GROUP Wednesdays after 9 am Mass YOUTH NIGHT 8 to 12 grade - every Friday 7:30 pm in Rectory St. Joseph’s conference room, PLEASE JOIN US! SPANISH LEGION OF MARY — contact Hilda Cortes for details. FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION: please bring NON PERISHABLE FOOD to church or office during the week!!!

Saint Gerard Majella Parish seeks to provide a festive gathering for all people, of every race and color. A Table at which the lonely find company, the hungry savor rich food and fine wine and strangers enjoy warm family ties. Our prayer is that we may draw our new neighbors from other lands into a loving community and that our Eucharistic table may prefigure our oneness with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. St. Gerard Majella is the patron saint of expectant mothers and couples trying to conceive, as well as the protector of mothers and children, born and unborn and the wrongly accused.

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Ms. Celestine contact me at the phone number listed above.

The 9 am Mass on the First Saturday of the month is for those enrolled in the PURGATORIAL SOCIETY. To enroll a loved one for a year, fill out the form below & enclose $10 donation.

Please use the parking lot on 91 Ave. at all times on the weekends and especially on the Holidays. Thank you!

YOUTH NIGHT - GRADES 8 TO 12 MEETS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7:30 TO 9 PM

IN THE RECTORY: ST. JOSEPH CONF. RM. 4 INFO CALL: GILBERT RODRIGUEZ AT EXT 26