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Bronx, New York

Pastor Rev. Nikolin Pergjini

Parochial Vicar Rev. Felix Gonzalez

VOCATIONS Is God calling you to the priesthood or religious life? Speak to one of our priests or call the Archdiocese Vocations Office at (914) 968-1340.

BAPTISMS/WEDDINGS Please make arrangements with a Parish Priest at the Rectory office at least six months in advance.

EMERGENCY/SICK CALLS If you know a sick parishioner who is in the hospital, nursing home or homebound, kindly let us know. Please call the Rectory at any time, day or night.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Every family in the parish is asked to register at the parish office. If you have changed your address or family information, please inform the Parish Office.

HOLY MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), 9:00 a.m. (English) 5:30 p.m. (Albanian), 7:00 p.m. (English)

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), 9:00 a.m. (Spanish - Auditorium) 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon (English), 1:15 p.m. (Spanish)

Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), 9:00 a.m. (English), Thursdays: 7:00 p.m. (Spanish)

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday-Friday 9:30-12 noon, Thursday 6-7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12 noon & First Friday of the Month 6:00-7:30 p.m.

CONFESSION: Saturdays 3:00- 4:00 p.m. & 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Sunday Associate Rev. Msgr. Frederick J. Becker

Rev. Richard Veras Deacon Santos Arroyo

Deacon Carlos Mercado Deacon Thomas Tortorella

Director of Music - Florence Bocar ius

Parish Website: WWW.STLUCYBRONX.ORG Parish E-mail: STLUCYBRONX@GMAIL.COM

RECTORY: 718-882-0710 Fax: 718-882-8876 833 Mace Avenue Bronx, NY 10467

Monday thru Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 718-882-0710 x19 Isabel Arroyo, Coordinator

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ST. LUCY’S SCHOOL: 718-882-2203 830 Mace Avenue Bronx, NY 10467

Mrs. Stefanini, Principal School Website: WWW.STLUCYS.ORG

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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

JANUARY 22, 2017

I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE.

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Monday- January 23, 2017 - Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children - St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr; St. Marianne

8:00a.m. Michelina Ruggiero 9:00 a.m. All Souls

Tuesday- January 24, 2017 - St. Francis de Sales,

Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00 a.m. Kristina Hila 9:00 a.m. Marko Kolgjergji

Wednesday- January 25, 2017 - The Conversion of St.

Paul the Apostle 8:00 a.m. Luigi & Paolina Reda 9:00 a.m. Bardhok Nushi

Thursday- January 26, 2017 - Sts. Timothy & Titus,

Bishops 8:00 a.m. Giuseppe, Francesco, & Sr. Lucia Chimienti 9:00 a.m. Angela DiCicco 7:00 p.m. Arturo Ramirez

Friday- January 27, 2017 - Weekday - St. Angela

Merici, Virgin 8:00 a.m. All Souls 9:00 a.m. Raquel Bonaparte, Sandra Roche, Auera Lopez

Saturday- January 28, 2017 - St. Thomas Aquinas,

Priest and Doctor of the Church 8:00 a.m. Kristian Hila 9:00 a.m. Borolhok Nushi 5:30 p.m. Nue Beta Deda 7:00 p.m. Salvatore Salerno & Antonietta Salvati

Sunday- January 29, 2017 - Fourth Sunday in

Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Tony Campanella & Grazia Golfo 9:00 a.m. Esterbina Amador 9:15 a.m. Leka & File Shkreli

10:30 a.m. Manuel Rodriguez & Enriquez Mirabal 12:00 p.m. Leslie Thamason 12:00 p.m. Creole Mass - Center Chapel

1:15 p.m. For all Parishioners of St. Lucy’s Parish

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The burdens that were once laid upon the people have been vanquished (Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3). Psalm — The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading — Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth: As there is one Christ, so too must there be no divisions among you. (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17). Gospel — After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes throughout Galilee teaching, proclaiming the gospel, and curing the people (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]). 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.

In Memoriam The St. Joseph Candle burns this week for

The sanc ty of life from concep on to natural death

The candle in honor of the Blessed Mother burns this week in for

The sanc ty of life from concep on to natural death

The Sanctuary Lamp by the tabernacle burns this week for

The sanc ty of life from concep on to natural death

We welcome

Jared Tula

Baptized on January 14, 2017

into the Roman Catholic Church and

our Parish community of St. Lucy

Best Wishes & Blessings to

Jose & Claudia Tula

Married on January 14, 2017

Requiescant in Pace Please remember in your prayers the parishioners, friends,

relatives and benefactors who recently died especially,

Gloria Mainolfi & Alberto Pagan May they rest in Peace, Amen.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2017 Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD. — Psalm 27:14

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National Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children - January 23rd, 2017

In all the Dioceses of the United States, January 23rd shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.

Year End Statements We wish to thank all of our parishioners for their generous support throughout this past year. This year we will be mailing contributions statements to all contributing parishioners. If you have made contributions in 2016 we will be mailing a statement within the next week. If you use Parish Pay, please download your statement from parishpay.com. God bless you for your continued support.

Declaraciones de Fin de Año Queremos agradecer a todos nuestros feligreses por su generoso apoyo durante el año pasado. Este año enviaremos las declaraciones de contribuciones a todos los feligreses contribuyentes. Si ha realizado contribuciones en 2016, enviaremos una declaración en la próxima semana. Si utiliza Parish Pay, por favor descargue su declaración de parishpay.com. Dios los bendiga por su apoyo continuo.

Our Lady of Lourdes

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be celebrated at the Grotto at 12:30pm

ssSaint Pope John Paul II designated the 11th of February as World Day of the Sick, “a special time of prayer and sharing, of offering one’s suffering for the good of the Church and of reminding us to see in our sick brother and sister the face of Christ who, by suffering, dying, and rising, achieved the salvation of humankind”.

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The 2016 Cardinal’s Appeal has begun! Today marks a very important time here at our parish and across the Archdiocese of New York. This is the of icial kickoff of the Cardinal’sAnnualStewardshipAppeal. There are so many reasons why the

Appealis important, not only to those in need in the archdiocese, but also to us, in our parish community. Your support of the Appealhelps countless people, and sustains the fabric of our ministries throughout our parishes. If you have not already, you will be receiving a letter from Cardinal Dolan, along with materials that illustrate the deep importance of the Cardinal’sAppeal to our community. Part of being a steward means living with trust in God’s generosity and responsibly tending that which God has entrusted to us. Cardinal Dolan is asking you to participate by making a gift to this important annual initiative. Your Gift to the Appeal: Supports of ices, ministries, and programs throughout the archdiocese that nurture and encourage our journey in faith; Helps educate our children in our Catholic schools and religious education programs; Provides for retired priests and religious by giving them the retirement care they deserve after decades of service; Helps to educate our future clergy and prepare them for a life of service; and Helps fund Catholic Charities, which provides loving care to millions of people in our archdiocese. The archdiocesan goal for the 2016Appeal is $20 million. And our individual parish goal is $ 53,000. I ask that you prayerfully consider your gift. It is only with your support that this campaign can be a success. We all have in our hearts the capacity to give as Jesus asked us to do. If you would like to make your gift today, please ill out a pledge card and either mail it to the Appeal of ice or submit it to the parish. You can also pledge online at www.cardinalsappeal.org . If you need time to think about your gift, you will be given an opportunity to make your pledge during Mass on Commitment Weekend in a few weeks. Thank you so much for your support of the Appeal and please pray for its success at our parish.

You are the light of the world. Your light must shine before others, that they may

see your good deeds and glorify our heavenly Father.

—Matthew 5:14-16

During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we are called to help one another and be merciful, as Jesus is for all of us. It is only with your help that the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal continues to be a beacon of hope for our brothers and sisters through our ministries and charities. Answer the call and donate today!

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¡La Campaña del Cardenal de 2016

ha comenzado! Hoy marca el comienzo de un momento muy importante para nuestra parroquia y toda la Arquidiocesis de Nueva York. Hoy o icialmente iniciamos LaCampanaAnualdeCorresponsabilidaddelCardenal. Esta Campana es importante por muchas razones, no solo para las personas necesitadas en la arquidiocesis, sino tambien para nosotros en nuestra comunidad parroquial. Su apoyo a la Campana ayudara a un sinnumero de personas y tendra la red de nuestros ministerios a traves de todas nuestras parroquias. Deben haber recibido ya –o si no, recibiran pronto- una carta del Cardenal Dolan que incluye materiales que ilustran la importancia de la CampanadelCardenal para nuestra comunidad. La corresponsabilidad signi ica en parte el vivir con iando en la generosidad del Senor, y el emplear con responsabilidad aquello que El ha puesto a nuestro cargo. El Cardenal Dolan les pide que participen haciendo un regalo a esta importante iniciativa anual. Su regalo a la Campana: Apoya o icinas, ministerios y programas a traves de toda la arquidiocesis que nutren y alientan nuestro viaje de fe; Ayuda a educar a nuestros hijos en escuelas catolicas y programas de educacion religiosa; Provee para nuestros sacerdotes y religiosos jubilados, dandoles el cuidado que se merecen luego de decadas de servicio; Ayuda a educar a nuestros futuros sacerdotes y a prepararlos para una vida de servicio; y Provee fondos para las Caridades Catolicas, que cuidan tiernamente a millones de personas en nuestra arquidiocesis. La meta arquidiocesana para la Campanadel2016 es de $20 millones. Y nuestra meta individual parroquial es de $53,000. Les pido que consideren en oracion su donacion a la campana. Esta campana solo sera un exito con su apoyo. Todos tenemos la capacidad en nuestro corazon de dar segun como nos pidio Jesus. Si desea hacer su donacion hoy, por favor complete la tarjeta de compromiso y envıela por correo a la O icina de la Campana, o llevela a la o icina parroquial. Tambien puede hacer su promesa visitando nuestra pagina web www.cardinalsappeal.org. Si necesita tiempo para pensar sobre su regalo, tendra la oportunidad de hacer su promesa durante la Misa del Fin de Semana de Compromiso en unas semanas. Muchısimas gracias por su apoyo a la Campana, y por favor, oren para que sea un exito en nuestra parroquia.

Ustedes son la luz del mundo. Una ciudad en lo alto de una colina no puede esconderse. Hagan brillar su luz delante de todos, para que ellos puedan ver las buenas obras de ustedes y alaben al Padre que está

en el cielo. Mateo 5:14-16

Durante este Año del Jubileo de la Misericordia, recibimos el llamado a ayudarnos los unos a los otros y a ser misericordiosos, tal y como lo es Jesús con todos nosotros. Es su ayuda lo que permite que la Campaña Anual de Corresponsabilidad del Cardenal siga siendo una luz de esperanza para nuestros hermanos y hermanas a través de nuestros ministerios y caridades.

¡Responda al llamado y haga una donación hoy mismo!

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