DEDICATED OFFERINGS

The Sanctuary Lamp is burning in loving memory of John Abela

This was requested by Mr. & Mrs. Ray Agius

Altar Bread & Wine has been offered for Our Parish Family

Altar Candles are Offered in Loving Memory of William, Rose, George Hasselberg Sr. & Gloria Radoslovich

This was requested by the Hasselberg Family

Altar Flowers are Offered for Our Parish Family

Please make sure to silence your cell

phones before mass and tidy up the pew for

the next group. Also please accompany your children when they go

use the restroom. Thank you!

OLMC MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 (The Annunciation of the Lord) 5:00pm Vincent A. Farley SUNDAY, MARCH 26 (Fourth Sunday of Lent) 8:00am Angel Ruiz 9:00am Antonia Riviello 10:00am Joseph DeLisi 11:15am Mike Schmid 12:30pm Fulton Castro Pacheco 5:00pm Parish Family MONDAY, MARCH 27 (Lenten Weekday) 8:00am Bridget Murray 12:00pm Salvatore & Antonina Leto TUESDAY, MARCH 28 (Lenten Weekday) 8:00am Dora Guerra 12:00pm Rosalia & Salvatore Arcabascio WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 (Lenten Weekday) 8:00am Janina Bak 12:00pm Rose Maria Guerrier THURSDAY, MARCH 30 (Lenten Weekday) 8:00am Joseph Katunar 12:00pm Javier E. Ramirez FRIDAY, MARCH 31 (Lenten Weekday) 8:00am Charlie & Connie Pascucci 12:00pm Anton Muskardin SATURDAY, APRIL 1 (Lenten Weekday) 8:00am Vincent Manniello 5:00pm Jose Anibal Gutierrez SUNDAY, APRIL 2 (Fifth Sunday of Lent) 8:00am Domenica Tenaglia & Sacramone Family 9:00am Maria Loiacono 10:00am Living & Deceased Members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Astoria Rosary Society 11:15am Gerlando Graci 12:30pm Leonila Ponce Vasquez 5:00pm Parish Family

WEDDINGS/BODAS Wedding arrangements should generally be made 6 months in advance.

Arreglos para bodas generalmente deben hacerse 6 meses en avance.

PRAY FOR THE SICK If you have a family member you wish to be prayed for, please let us know immediately and we will be happy to pray for them. The names will remain on the sick list for three weeks and thereafter repeated as requested.

Week 1: Robert Salerni Kevin Wooley Tracy O’Donnell Robert Dempsey Margarita Dostall Victor Mayo Pedro Acevedo Robert Lohman

Week 2:

Week 3: Romilda Raso Fr. Antonius Ho Antonia Mejia Garcia

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1. 6-7. 10-13 Many of Jesse’s sons would have looked at the part of king to succeed the disgraced Saul. Yet David, the youngest and almost forgotten, is anointed by Samuel as God’s choice of king.

Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14 A people once in darkness are now light in the Lord. As such, we are called to live as children of the light, shunning sin and darkness.

Gospel: John 9:1-41 Jesus cures a man born blind, but in the discourse that follows, it becomes apparent that those with physical sight can still be in total darkness in terms of awareness of God.

MARCH 26TH, 2017— FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

PURGATORIAL SOCIETY We pray for the souls in Purgatory every first Friday of the month. You may enroll names in the Purgatorial Society to be prayed for one year for a donation of $10.00. For the Month of March the following names have been added:

Anthony J. Zappa Carl Ferraro Richard Ziegler

PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Adelina Huerta Valle

Msgr. Michael Dempsey Frank Capellupo Ljubica Violet Zic

SECOND COLLECTIONS/ SEGUNDA COLECTA March 26, 2017– There will be a second collection after commu-nion for Catholic Home Missions. Your donations, as always, are very much appreciated. 26 de Marzo 2017– Habrá una segunda colecta después de la comunión para las Misiones Domesticas. Sus donaciones, como siempre, son muy apreciados.

We try to keep our schedule that is printed in the bulletin as accurate as pos-sible. For the most up-to-date calendar please visit our website at mount-carmelastoria.org. Thank you.

Sunday March 26

9:30am– 11:30am Spanish RCIA Fatima+ Upper Room 10:30am– 12:30pm Cursillo Guadalupe A/B 11:30pm– 12:30pm Czech Community Lourdes A/B 12:30pm– 3:00pm Via Crucis Food Sale Guadalupe A/B 2:00pm– 5:30pm Quinceañera Meeting Lourdes A/B 3:00pm– 7:00pm Via Crucis Practice Guadalupe A/B 3:00pm– 5:00pm Levantate Marcos & Bertha Upper Room 3:00pm– 5:00pm Levantate Rufino Assumption 4:00pm– 5:30pm Sunday Scripture Sharing 1 Fatima

Monday March 27 7:00am– 5:00pm TYWLS Gym 11:am– 12:30pm Sunday Scripture Sharing 2 Fatima 5:30pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym 6:30pm– 8:00pm School of Mariachi Guadalupe A/B 7:00pm– 9:00pm Levantate– Neida Nazareth 7:00pm– 9:00pm Grupo de Apoyo Fatima

Tuesday March 28 7:00am– 5:00pm TYWLS Gym 10:00am– 12:00pm Levantate Julieta V. Fatima 1:10:pm– 2:40pm Sunday Scripture Sharing 3 Fatima 5:300pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym 7:00pm– 9:00pm Marriage Encounter Guadalupe B+ Fatima 7:00pm– 9:00pm Sunday Scripture Sharing 4+5 Lourdes A+B

Wednesday March 29 7:00am– 4:00pm TYWLS Gym 3:30pm– 7:30pm Religious Education All Rooms 7:00pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym 7:30pm– 9:30pm Levantate– Julieta V Lourdes A

Thursday March 30 7:00am– 5:00pm TYWLS Gym 1:00pm– 4:00pm Carmel Diamond Seniors Guadalupe A/B 5:30pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym 5:30pm– 7:30pm Religious Education All Rooms 6:00pm– 8:00pm Levantate Julieta V. Upper Room 7:30pm– 9:00pm Sunday Scripture Sharing 6/7 Lourdes A+B 7:30pm– 9:00pm Levantate Jose R & Guadalupe Guadalupe A 7:30pm– 9:00pm Levantate Jose H. / Esther Guadalupe B

Friday March 31 7:00am– 5:00pm TYWLS Gym 4:30pm– 9:00pm CYO Gym 6:00pm– 9:00pm Spanish Choir Nazareth 6:00pm– 9:30pm Spanish Pre-Cana Fatima 6:30pm– 8:30pm Levantate– Miriam M Upper Room 7:00pm– 9:00pm Grupo Azteca Guadalupe B 7:00pm– 10:00pm Jornada Spanish Youth Guadalupe A 7:00pm– 8:30pm English RCIA Assumption

Saturday April 1 9:00am– 9:00pm CYO Gym 9:00am– 12:00pm AA Meeting Guadalupe A/B+ Fatima 10:00am– 11:30pm Sunday Scripture Sharing 8 Lourdes A/B 3:30pm– 7:00pm Adult Sewing Group Lourdes A/B 6:00pm– 8:00pm Levantate– Dulce Guadalupe A/B

BAPTISMS IN 2017/ BAUTISOS EN 2017 BAPTISM SCHEDULE—ENGLISH

WEDNESDAY SUNDAY Conference 8:00pm- Institute Ceremony 2:00 pm March 22, 2017 March 26, 2017 April 19, 2017 April 23, 2017 May 24, 2017 May 28, 2017 June 21, 2017 June 25, 2017

HORARIO DE BAUTISMOS—ESPANOL

MIERCOLES DOMINGO Charla 8:00pm— Instituto Ceremonia 2:00pm 5 de Abril 2017 9 de Abril 2017 10 de Mayo 2017 14 de Mayo 2017 7 de Junio 2017 11 de Junio 2017

Entrance Antiphon Laetare, Ierusalem, et conventum facite, omnes qui diligitis eam; Gaudete cum Laetitia, qui in tristitia fuistis, ut exsultetis, et satiemi-ni ab uberibus consolationis vestrae. Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be Joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast.

Offertory Antiphon Laudate Dominum, quia benignus est: psallite nomni eius, quoniam suavis est: omnia quaecumque voluit, fecit in caelo et in terra. Praise the Lord, for he is good. Sing a psalm to his name, for he is delightful. The Lord does whatever he wills, in heaven and on earth.

Communion Antiphon [Lutum fecit ex sputo] Dominus, et linivit oculos meos: et abii, et lavi, et vidi, et credidi Deo. The Lord [made some clay with his spittle, and he] anointed my eyes: I went, I washed, I saw, and I believed in God.

THIS WEEK AT OLMC PARISH INSTITUTE

ACADEMIA DE MARIACHI NUEVO AMANECER El comite Guadalupano de Nuestra Señora del Monte Carmelo estan ofreciendo clases de musica de mariachi los lunes de 7:00pm a 9:00pm en el instituto par-roquial. Para mas informacion comuniquese con el Señor Valentin Martinez al 646.841.6224 y en la oficina parroquial al 718.278.1834.

SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL GIVES BACK Our Lady of Mount Carmel should share in the profits. For every car, truck or van, running or not, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $50/$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don’t have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle that they would like to dispose of. Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 718.491.2525. Thank you for your participation.]

OLMC ONLINE UPDATES & RESOURCES You can now request a copy of your Baptism, Communion, Confirmation or Marriage Certificates through our website. Under the Sacraments tab click the sub-tab “Request a Certificate.” Fill in all the information and your certificate will be mailed to you or you can pick it up.

Ahora puede pedir una copia de certificados de Bautizo, Comunión, Confirma-ción o Matrimonio por medio de nuestra pagina web. Bajo la pestaña de Sacra-mentos haga clic en “Request a Certificate” (Pedir un Certificado). Llene la in-formación y su certificado será enviado a su casa o lo podrá recoger en la ofici-na. Para su conveniencia la pagina web se ha traducido en ingles/ español.

www.mountcarmelastoria.org

SUNDAY 8AM MASS ANTIPHONS

ST. MARGARET MARY

THIS WEEK AT ST. MARGARET MARY

SUNDAY, MARCH 26TH

• 10:00 am– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory • 11:30 a.m. Spanish Faith Sharing Group – (Hall)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29TH:

• 7:00 p.m. Spanish Prayer Group – (Hall + Chapel)- Santa Margarita Maria

• 7:30 pm– AA Meeting (English)- Rectory

HORA SANTA, ADORACION Y BENEDICION DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO

Cada primer Sabado del mes en Santa Margarita María de 7:00pm a 9:00pm. Todos estan Invitados.

AA MEETING (ENGLISH) Sundays -10am -11am- Closed Discussion Meeting

Wednesday– 7pm– 8pm- Step Meeting (Tradition Last Wednesday of the Month)

in the Rectory Room

“DREAM ACT” DEFERRED ACTION APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE & CONSULTS RE. ADMINISTRATIVE RELIEF

If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment please call at 718-721-9020.

ACCION DIFERIDA - ASISTENCIA CON ALIVIO ADMINISTRATIVO

Las aplicaciones para la acción diferida para los llegados en la infancia están disponibles. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y/o quiere hacer una cita por favor llamar al 718-721-9020.

RUMMAGE SALE/ VENTA There will be a rummage sale in April. Dates to appear in the next bulletin. Doors open at 9:00am.

Habrá una venta en April. Las fechas aparecerán en el próximo boletín. Las puertas se abren a las 9:00am.

SUPPORT OUR PARISH FOOD PANTRY WITH OUR ROSARY SOCIETY: In a cooperative venture between the parish Rosary Society and our Parish Food Pantry at St Margaret Mary, we have instituted a monthly food collec-tion on the First Sunday of the month at all Masses. Please bring only dried or canned foods (non-perishables). Please no food beyond expirations dates. Thank you for your help in carrying out the Corporal Works of Mercy in this era of need. All women of the parish are welcome to join them in their prayer, good works, and conviviality. Next Pantry is Sunday, April 2, 2017.

APOYA NUESTRA DISPENSA DE COMIDA Y LA SOCIEDAD DEL ROSARIO:

En una iniciativa conjunta entre la Sociedad del Rosario y la Parroquia des-pensa de alimentos a Santa Margarita María, que se instituyo una colección mensual de alimentos en el primer domingo del mes en todas las misas. Fa-vor de traer solamente los alimentos secos o enlatados (no perecederos). Por favor no comida expirada. Gracias por su ayuda en la realización de las Obras de Misericordia Corporales en esta época de necesidad. Todas las mu-jeres de la parroquia están invitados a unirse a ellos en sus oraciones, buenas obras, y la convivencia domingo projimo. Proxima vez: 2 de Abril del 2017.

ST. MARGARET MARY FOOD PANTRY NEWS

In the month of January 2017 a total of 2,574 people were served. This in-cluded 1,027 children, 1,312 adults and 235 seniors. You may come in Tues-days, Wednesdays or Fridays at 11:00am.

DEVOCION A LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA El grupo devocional a la Divina Misericordia se reune cada segundo Sabado del mez a las 3pm en la capilla de Santa Margarita Maria.

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

SUNDAY, MARCH 26TH (FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT) 10:15 am

INCOME TAX PREPARATION St. Margaret Mary

9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102

Federal and NY State Forms You may be eligible for earned

income tax credit OBTAIN TAXPAYER

IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS

Call Denise for more info: (718) 721-9020

IMPUESTOS (INCOME TAX) SE PREPARAN AQUÍ: Santa Margarita María

9-18 27 Ave. Astoria, NY 11102

Formulario Federal y Estatal de NY Usted hasta pueda calificar para el crédito de los impuestos de salario

Obtenga su número de identificación de impuestos

Llame a Denise para más

información al: (718) 721-9020

VOCATION STATION- Diocese of Brooklyn Vocation Events - April 2017

DONATIONS TO OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL OR SAINT MARGARET MARY

Donations are always appreciated and accepted at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Margaret Mary including household items, clothing and canned and boxed food. We ask that books of any kind please be donated to your nearest library where they could be put to its best use and we ask kindly not to do-nate expired foods. We appreciate the kind hearts and thoughtfulness of people who donate.

CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS If anyone is in need of a contribution statement for tax purposes, please con-tact the rectory office. If possible please have your envelope number ready. Thank you.

DIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES? If you did not receive your contribution envelopes, please use a blank enve-lope and write your name and envelope number on the front. If you do no remember your envelope number please write down your address so we are able to credit your donation. Thank you very much!

Pledge Your Gift over Ten Months – A gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal may be fulfilled over a ten month period. If possible, please include your first month’s payment when you mail your gift card/envelope. Gifts of Cash – Checks should be made payable to the “Annual Catholic Appeal.” Please mail your gift card/envelope in the envelope provided. Credit Card – Take full advantage of the benefits offered by your card, such as bonus/reward points and airline miles. You can make a one-time gift or monthly pledge payments using your credit card. We accept Visa and MasterCard. Simply provide your credit card information on your gift card/envelope. You may do this online, if you prefer, by going to www.rcdobdonate.org. Online Giving – The Annual Catholic Appeal offer’s the opportunity to make your gift and pledge payments online using a credit card or elec-tronic funds transfer from your checking or savings account. Please visit www.rcdobdonate.org to make your contribution. Gift of Securities – Federal tax laws allow a charitable deduction for the full market value of appreciated securities on the date of your gift. Special Tax Advantage – If you are over age 70 ½ and have a “well-funded” traditional IRA, you have until December 31, 2017 to take ad-vantage of the tax law, which allows you to donate up to $100,000 from your Individual Retirement Account, tax free to charitable causes. Since persons older than 70 ½ are required to take a minimum distribution from their IRA’s, taxed under current rules, it may make philanthropic and economic sense to gift some or all of your minimum distribution to a qualified not-for-profit organization such as the Annual Catholic Ap-peal. For more information, we strongly urge you to contact your finan-cial advisor and then call the appeal office at 718-965-7300, Ext 1609. Please note that the funds must come directly from your financial insti-tution to the ACA. Under no circumstances should you withdraw and receive funds and then contribute them to the ACA.

How you can Enhance your Gift to the ACA Matching Gifts – Many corporations endeavor to match the charitable contributions of employees. Please contact your company’s Human Resources professional to determine if your company participates in a Matching Gift Program in the area of education. United Way - The United Way brings communities together to focus on the most important needs in the community -- building partnerships, forging consensus and leveraging resources to make a measurable difference. Fortunately for us, the United Way shares it resources with recognized non-profit organizations. The selection of those non-profit organizations can be determined by the employee by selecting from the list provided by UW. The employee can also select a non-profit not on the list as long as they are a 501 C 3 charitable organization with a focus of making a measurable impact on one's community. All the employee has to do is provide UW with the appropriate information that includes the name of the recognized non-profit (R.C. Diocese of Brooklyn), the address (310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215) and the organiza-tion's tax ID number (our number is 111631807). Should you have any questions about any of the above mentioned ways to give, please contact the ACA Office at 718-965-7300 or email us at development@dioceseofbrooklyn.org Please visit our website to learn more about the Annual Catholic Appeal - www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org.

WAYS TO GIVE TO THE ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

MANERAS DE DAR A LA CAMPAÑA CATOLICA ANUAL

Haz tu Donación Sobre Diez Meses – Tu donación a la Campaña Católica Anual puede ser completada en un periodo de diez meses. Si es posible favor de incluir su primer pago cuando usted envíes su sobre con tarjeta de compromiso. Donación en Efectivo o Cash – Cheques deben de ser hecho pagadero a “Annual Catholic Appeal.” Por favor de enviar su tarjeta de compromiso en el sobre dado. Tarjeta de Crédito – Tome la mayor ventaja de los beneficios ofrecido por su tarjeta, como puntos de bonos y recompensas y millas aéreas. Usted puede hacer su donación de un solo pago o puede pagar su dona-ción en pagos mensuales usando su tarjeta de crédito. Aceptamos Visa, MasterCard y Discover. Simplemente especifique su información de tar-jeta de crédito en el formulario de compromiso/sobre. Usted puede hacer esto por medio del internet, visitando nuestra página www.rcdobdonate.org. Donaciones en Línea – La Campaña Católica Anual ofrece la oportunidad de hacer su donación y compromiso usando su tarjeta de crédito o trans-ferencia electrónicas desde su cuenta de cheques o de ahorros. Por Fa-vor visite www.rcdobdonate.org para hacer su contribución. Donación de Valores Financieras – Las leyes fiscales federales permiten una deducción caritativa por el valor total de mercado de valores apre-ciados en la fecha de su donación.

Como Aumentar su Donación a la Campaña Católica Anual Donaciones Igualadas – Muchas empresas se esfuerzan por igualar las contribuciones caritativas de los empleados. Por favor, póngase en con-tacto con el profesional de recursos humanos de su empresa para deter-minar si su empresa participa en un programa de donaciones igualadas en el área de educación. United Way - United Way reúne a comunidades para centrarse en las necesidades más importantes en la comunidad, creación de asociacio-nes, forjar consenso y aprovechamiento de los recursos para hacer una diferencia medible. Afortunadamente para nosotros, United Way com-parte recursos con organizaciones sin fines de lucro reconocidas. La se-lección de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro puede determinarse por el empleado mediante la selección de la lista proporcionada por UW. El empleado también puede seleccionar una sin fines de lucro aunque no esté en la lista siempre y cuando sea una organización 501 3 caritativa con un enfoque de hacer un impacto mensurable en la comunidad. Todo lo que el empleado tiene que hacer es proporcionar UW con la informa-ción adecuada que incluye el nombre de los reconocidos sin fines de lucro (R.C. diócesis de Brooklyn), la dirección (310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215) y número de identificación tributaria de la organiza-ción (nuestro número es 111631807). Si usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca de esto, favor de contactar la ofici-na de la Campaña Católica Anual al 718-965-7300 Ext. 1609 o por correo electrónico a parishgiving@dioceseofbrooklyn.org Por favor visite nues-tra de Pagina para aprender más acerca de la Campaña Católica Anual - www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rosary Society A N N U A L C O M M U N I O N B R U N C H A N D F U N D R A I S E R

Raffles will be sold at the event.

Prizes include Amazon Fire Tablet, Money Tree & Assorted Baskets.

RICCARDO’S BY THE BRIDGE SUNDAY MAY 7, 2017 - 11:30AM-2:30PM

SKYLINE ROOM $35.00 PER PERSON

Payments may be dropped off at the Rectory Office. Cash or checks made out to Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be accepted.

For more information call the rectory office or email media@mountcarmelastoria.org. All are welcome.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS During Lent, we will have Stations of the Cross every Friday after the 12:00 pm Mass. English and Spanish at 7:00pm.

ROSARY SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING The Rosary Society will have its next monthly meeting on Sun-day, April 2nd, 2017 in the Parish Institute– Lourdes Room following the 10:00am mass. We welcome parishioners to join us and members are encouraged to bring a friend. Re-freshments will be served.

FINANCIAL AID FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Parents wishing to send their children to Catholic elemen-tary school can now apply for Financial Aid to their local school. For further information, contact Sister Barbara in the Rectory. Deadline for applying is April 21st, 2017.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT—FIRST FRIDAYS

Spiritual writers speak of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as the Mass held in contem-plation”. As a way of encouraging devotion to

the Eucharist, we invite everyone to spend some time before the Blessed Sacrament each First Friday of the month. Expo-sition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place after the 8:00 am Mass until the 12 Noon Mass. Come join us in prayer.

REGISTER NOW FOR ADULT CONFIRMATION Adults over 21 years of age in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation ONLY should speak to Msgr. Ogle or a staff member this week. Classes start Monday April 17 for Con-firmation on Pentecost at the Vigil Mass on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 5:00pm.

ADULT SEWING GROUP Interested in learning to sew? Already know how but need to brush up? Free lessons age 10+, alternate Saturdays at 3:30pm in the parish center. Email Louise for specific meeting dates at lwalton3@nyc.rr.com or check the parish website calendar.

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PRAYER OF THE WEEK Act of Reconciliation Forgive me my sins, Lord Jesus, forgive me my sins; the sins of my youth, the sins of my age, the sins of my soul, the sins of my body, my idle sins, my serious voluntary sins, the sins I know, the sins I do not know; the sins I have concealed so long, and which are now hidden from my memory. I am truly sorry for very sin, mortal and venial, for all the sins of my childhood up to this present hour. I know my sins have wounded Thy tender heart, Jesus my Savior, let me be freed from the bonds of evil through your most bitter passion. Jesus, forget and forgive what I have been. Come into my heart and be my personal Savior. Amen. Submitted by Dolores T. Galang Share your favorite prayers: media@mountcarmelastoria.org

DIA DE REFLEXION “Cambiemos el corazón hacia la

semana santa con Cristo” Sábado 8 de Abril– 7:00pm-9:00pm Orador: Diacono Guillermo Gomez

Cantante: Jacobo Gómez

LAY MINISTRY– MINISTERIO LAICO Are you open to the call to serve in parish ministry? Consider joining the hundreds of other commissioned lay pastoral leaders who have responded to the call by training through the Lay Ministry Program. Speak with your pastor/administrator to see how you can use your particular gifts in service to your parish community. Application for the Lay Ministry Program for 2017-2020 will begin soon. Contact the parish office for a Registration Form or the Pastoral Institute at 718-281-9556 or E-mail: PastoralInstitute@diobrook.org. Classes available at Immaculate Conception, Astoria - Tuesdays in English.

¿Está abierto al llamado al servicio en los ministerios de la parro-

quia? Considere unirse a los cientos de líderes laicos pastorales comi-

sionados que han respondido al llamado formándose a través del

Programa de Ministerio Laico. Hable con su párroco / administrador

para ver cómo puede utilizar sus dones particulares en el servicio a

su comunidad parroquial. El proceso de solicitud para el Programa

de Ministerio Laico para 2017-2020 se iniciará pronto. Comuníquese

con la oficina de la parroquia para un Formulario de Inscripción o

póngase en contacto con el Instituto Pastoral al 718-281-9556 o por

correo electrónico: PastoralInstitute@diobrook.org. Clases disponi-

bles en Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Astoria—Miercoles en Español.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL DISTRIBUTION OF MONEY COLLECTED

We thank those who have made a pledge to the Catholic Annual Appeal. Pledge envelopes are available at the church doors and in the rectory. Please remember we need new people to pledge this year if we are going to make our goal. No pledge is too small and everyone can help our campaign succeed. Le agradecemos a todos que han hecho una promesa a la Campaña Anual Catolica. Sobres para hacer su promesa estan disponibles en las entradas de la iglesia y en la oficina parroquial. Por favor recuerden que necesitamos varia gente nueva que hagan promesas este año si vamos a alcanzar nuestra meta. Ninguna promesa es muy pequeña y todos podemos ayudar a que nuestra campaña tenga exito.

Taller de Naturalización Martes, 9 de Mayo de 2017, 2:00 – 6:00 PM

Queens Public Library 89-11 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432

Si tiene una tarjeta verde, puede estar listo para solicitar la ciudadanía.

Para registrarse: llame a 718-990-0893 o por internet a https://www.citizenshipworks.org/portal/vieweventdetail/1427

Asegúrese de traer lo siguiente el 9 de mayo: • Tarjeta verde y todos los pasaportes • Copia de la declaración de impuestos más reciente del IRS • Certificado de matrimonio o papeles de divorcio (si aplica)

• Disposiciones judiciales certificadas y disposiciones de la MTA (si aplica) Para completar una exención de cuotas, debe proporcionar una prueba del beneficio que usted o un familiar inmediato (cónyuge o hijo) están recibiendo actualmente. Esta evidencia debe ser en forma de una carta, aviso u otro document oficial. Traiga todos los que apliquen el 9 de mayo: • Carta de Cupones de Alimentos SNAP (Food Stamp) Para solicitar llame al (718) 722-8009 • Carta de ingreso de seguro social (SSI) Para solicitar llame al (800) 772-1213 • Carta de Medicaid Para solicitar llame al (212)695-0541

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