Fourth Sunday of Easter – May 12th, 2019

Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church “A Family Tradition”

430 AVENUE W, BROOKLYN, NY 11223

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 2:30pm. Registration is done at the Rectory. Instruction class is required of Parents & Godparents which will be on the Thursday two weeks before Baptism at 7pm.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Confessions are held on Saturdays from 4:15pm to 4:45pm or at other reasonable times by making an appointment at the Rectory.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Arrangements must be made at least 6 months prior to the wedding date.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Contact the Rectory to make arrangements for the Sacrament of Anointing. Please contact the Pastoral Ministry Office to arrange home visitation and Communion.

CHAPEL OF ADORATION: Open from 6am to 9pm daily. Enter on E. 4th St.

DEVOTIONS: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal & St. Anthony Novena on Tuesdays and the Daily Holy Rosary immediately following the 8:45am daily Mass; 8am Saturday Mass and 8:30am Sunday Mass.

Our Mission Statement

The Parish of Our Lady of Grace, Gravesend, as a family of faith motivated by love for God welcomes all to join us as we worship in the Roman Catholic tradition. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to form ourselves and our children in the love and truths taught by our Savior Jesus Christ, and to instill a deep respect for all that God, our Father, has created. We willingly share our time, talents, and treasure through diverse ministries in the service of others.

MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY: 8:30AM

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS: 5PM  

SUNDAYS: 8:30AM, 10:15AM, 11:45AM, AND 1:30PM (SPANISH)

PASTOR Rev. Vincent Chirichella

PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Lukasz Lech

PERMANENT DEACON Deacon Philip J. Siani

IN RESIDENCE Rev. Dominick F. Cutrone

PASTOR EMERITUS

Rev. Edward A. Cassar

- RECTORY OFFICE HOURS -

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9AM TO 12NOON AND 1PM TO 4PM

SATURDAY 9AM TO 1PM

- THE OFFICE IS CLOSED ON SUNDAYS -

PHONE: (718) 627-2020 FAX: (718) 336-8033

FAITH FORMATION Ms. Phyllis Niwinski, Director

(718) 375-0404

CATHOLIC ACADEMY Mrs. Kelly Wolf, Principal

(718) 375-2081

PASTORAL MINISTRY Mrs. Annette Bonvino, Coordinator

(718) 375-0668

MUSIC MINISTRIES Mr. Edward Radonic, Director

(718) 627-2020

YOUTH MINISTRY Mr. Diego Araujo, Director

(718) 627-2020

UPPER & LOWER CHURCH ARE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

ourladyofgrace7@gmail.com www.ourladyofgrace-brooklyn.org Pastor’s Blog: fathervincent.com

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, May 11th 5:00pm All Mothers

Sunday, May 12th 8:30am All Mothers 10:15am All Mothers 11:45am All Mothers 2:00pm All Mothers

Monday, May 13th 8:30am People of the Parish

Tuesday, May 14th 8:30am Virginia Seaman

Wednesday, May 15th 8:30am Grandparents Dominick & Maria Cutrone

Thursday, May 16th 8:30am In Honor of Anthony Terranova’s Birthday

Friday, May 17th 8:30am Luciano Germano

Saturday, May 18th 8:30am Raffaele Minetti 11:00am Padre Pio 5:00pm Ernest & Frank Frontera

Sunday, May 19th 8:30am Josephine Lupo, Peter Matarese, Catherine S. Murphy 10:15am Deceased Members of the American Legion and Marlboro Women’s Club 11:45am 21st Anniversary of Ordination to the Deaconate of Deacon Phil Siani 2:00pm People of the Parish

Pray for the Sick

The American Flag will be flown this week

in honor of Families of the Parish

requested by the Parish Community

The Sanctuary Lamp Candle has been donated this week in memory of

Rosalie DeMarco

requested by the Parish Community

The Chapel Candles have been donated this week

in memory of John & Marie Minsquero

requested by Marie & Danny DeLuca

Wine and Hosts have been donated this week

in memory of Margaret Caruso

requested by the Parish Community

Marie Cope, Nicole DiMonda, Richard Addeo, Josephine Orientale, Clara Peliggi, Michael Rose, Phyliss Castagna, Mary Trani, Margie Thomas, Lisa Montalto, Joseph Neglia Jr. Eileen Hall, Arthur Marotta, Anna Russo, Lisa & Angelo Pollari, Tara Sohoener, Vinny DeSimone

OUR WEEKLY COLLECTION

- MAY 5TH -

1ST COLLECTION:

$5,020

2ND COLLECTION:

$656 AVERAGE WEEKLY EXPENSES $12,411

The Altar Candles have been donated this week

in memory of Jack & Vita Pierelo

requested by The Merrone family

Please pray for the deceased of our

parish, especially Catherine S. Murphy,

Filippo Calcagno

This Sunday we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday and Mother’s Day. First a few thoughts on Mother’s Day. My brother Michael and I have been blessed by God with the gift of a great Mom. My Mother has loved us from the womb and has taught us so many things; like respect for others, family, faith, and to always be forgiving and kind. She has left us a treasure beyond price. We cherish her and love her. Today, you also remember your Mom both living and deceased. Each of you have different things your Mom has taught you, and you carry that with you all through your lives. May God bless all of our Mothers who love/d us unconditionally. In the Gospel, we hear of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He tells us that we hear HIS VOICE, and we FOLLOW HIM, and HE LEADS US TO THE FA-THER. How beautiful is our Savior? He loves us so very much, and brings us to the heart of the Father. Each time we go to Mass, we receive Jesus who brings us into the loving hands, and heart of the Father.

In Christ,

Father Vincent

Italy Catholic

Pilgrimage

Lead by Michael Milano from Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Sunday, June 2nd to Friday, June 14th with Holy Mass Daily

Visiting Venice, San Giovanni Rotondo, Rome, Bologna, Florence, Siena, and Assisi

Daily breakfast and dinner

$3,899 per person (nonstop from JFK)

For more information, call Michael or Cathie Milano at 800-773-2660.

PLEASE SAVE THESE IMPORTANT DATES!

May 19th Parish Block Party

BBQ food, raffles

Boy Scout Troop #376 will host a Flag Ceremony at Msgr. Cafiero

Memorial after 10:15 Mass

June 9th Communion Breakfast catered by Bassett’s Caterers

Night at the Races

Saturday, May 18th Father Cutrone Gym

Doors open at 6:30pm Post time 7:15pm

Tickets: $25 per person includes sandwiches, soda, chips, cake, and coffee

- Human Races - 50/50 - BYOB -

Buy tickets at the Rectory at 718-627-2020 Please give your table preferences when buying tickets

REDUCED FAIR METRO CARDS

FOR SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Reduced Fair Metro Cards will be available for those 65 years and older and persons with disabilities at the Com-munity Office of Assemblyman William Colton at 155 Kings Highway between West 12th and West 13th streets on Friday, May 31st from 10am to 12 noon. No appoint-ment necessary. Valid photo ID required and proof of age.

Sun^[y Conf_ssion S]h_^ul_

Beginning on Sunday, May 19th, Confes-sions will be heard before every Sunday Mass.

A Priest will be available:

8am to 8:30am 9:45am to 10:15a

11:15am to 11:45am

As usual, Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 4:15pm to 4:45pm. Open your heart to Je-sus in this Most Holy Sacrament.

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P[rish Outr_[]h

We are looking to reach out to all parishioners via email and text. Please fill out the information below and drop it in the collection basket or at the rectory. Thank you for your cooperation. NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS:____________________________________ CELL PHONE: __________________

Our L[^y of Gr[]_ Pr[y_r Group

Join the Prayer Group every Wednesday at 1pm in the Rectory Meeting Room to praise the Lord in worship and song. Coffee and cake served. All are welcome!

STATIONS OF THE CROSS RESTORATION

We have eleven Stations of the Cross that are still avail-able for memorialization. If you wish to take one, please call the Rectory and speak to Carol 718-627-2020.

Faith Sharing

If you are interested in discussing the Scripture of Our Lord's Resurrection and how He motivated His Apos-tles, come join us this post Easter Season. Faith Shar-ing will be held the week of May 20th and June 17th. There are 3 separate groups that meet in the Veltri Hall Kitchen on Monday morning at 10:30am, Monday evening at 7:30pm, and Tuesday morning at 10am. Call Carl Bergonzo at 718-336-2850 to join a session. All personal testimony is confidential.

Bereavement Group

Father Vincent is starting a Bereavement Group here at Our Lady of Grace. This group is open to all parishioners who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. Grief is not an easy road and should never be traveled alone. The group will meet the first Saturday of each month at 11am in the Rectory Meeting Room. Please call Carol at 718-627-2020 to sign up. Our first meeting is Sat-urday, June 8th at 11am.

Pray during the Month of May

In honor of the Blessed Mother, during the month of May, the students and staff of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy keep you and your family in their prayers.

Hail Mary, full of grace The Lord is with thee

Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus

Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners,

Now and at the hour of our death, Amen

Catholic Adults of Brooklyn - Our 30th Year -

Join us for Gonndole and Cannoli in Providence on Satur-day, June 22nd on a day trip to Providence, RI. We will visit the Italian section of town with a visit to an Italian Bakery and lunch in an old-style Italian Restaurant. We then ride the gondola in Providence before heading to Twin Rivers Casino. Bus departs St. Bernard (Ave U & East 69th St), at 6:45am. You will get a guided tour of Providence, lunch and gondola ride included. Cost is $129 and must be paid in full by May 23rd. Thereafter add $20 if available. Call Michael at 718-209-8241.

OLG MOVIE CLUB

Movie Night

The next movie we will show is “Woodlawn” on Mon-day, June 10th, at 7pm in Veltri Hall. Free Popcorn and Beverages. Come, be inspired, and bring a friend. No children under 18.

Invitamos a los jóvenes al grupo Jornadas de Vida Cristiana para aprender sobre la fe y las enseñanzas de Jesús todos los martes a las 7pm en la Sala de Reun-iones debajo de la Rectoria

DAYS OF CHRISTIAN LIFE We invite teenagers and young adults to the to learn about our faith and Jesus’ teachings every Tuesday at 7pm in the Rectory Meeting Room.

As of May 6th, we have 91 donors. Out of $20,800 in pledges, we have received $15,768. We ask that every-one prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2019 Ap-peal to help us reach our goal of $47,014. The work and services made possible through your donation to the An-nual Catholic Appeal help people in Brooklyn and Queens in ways that no one parish can do alone.

2019

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 13th and 14th - Italian Culture Day at A&S Pork Store

May 15th - Field Trip to New York Aquarium

May 17th - In house trip to Magic Show

May 20th - May Crowning

May 24th - Field Day

May 28th - 8th Grade trip to Broadway Show

May 30th - Graduation Buffet

Volunt__rs N__^_^ We are in need of volunteers to help with Church fund-raisers. If interested, leave your name and phone num-ber at the Rectory. We will contact you for the next fundraiser. Thank you for your help.

Bishop Kearney High School - Our Lady of Grace Graduates -

- Honorees -

Skylar Moeller 9th Grade Second Honors Emily Olech 10th Grade Principal’s List Stefanie Demarco 10th Grade Principal’s List Alexis Krind 10th Grade Principal’s List Emily Perry 11th Grade Second Honors

Keep up the good work!

Thank You Saint Vincent

We would like to thank the St. Vincent dePaul Society for sending us $200 because a thoughtful parishioner donated a vehicle to their program. Donating a vehicle in any condition or any model will get free towing and an IRS tax deduction. Call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at (718) 491-2525.

BEWARE AND BE CAREFUL

There is a scam going on where Catholic parishion-ers are receiving text messages on behalf of their “pastor” asking for help or money. In all cases, the text message was “signed” with the pastor’s FULL NAME. The text message is personalized using the parishioner’s name. For more information about this scam please read the following article on line at: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/new-phising-scam-uses-church-pastors-names-as-bair-031919html

Pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Shrine

with Our Lady of Grace Church and Father Vincent Chirichella

Wednesday, May 22nd - $65 per person

Trip includes transportation, tour, lecture, Mass, investiture in MM, lunch, and visit to the Miraculous Medal Art Museum

Bus pick-up at 7am in front of Our Lady of Grace Church

Miraculous Medal Shrine is located at 475 E Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Call the Rectory to reserve or for more information.

El Grupo de Oración Maria Madre de Gracia

Tiene el honor de invitar a todos a alabar Y bendecir el dulce nombre De Dios.

Todos los Martes a las 7pm en el sótano de la Iglesia ven y veràs que bueno es el Señor.

(“Yahve, Señor nuestro, que glorioso es tu nombre en toda la tierra”. Salm 16, 5).

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration

All couples who have celebrated their marriages in the Catholic Church are invited. Special recognition will be given to couples who are celebrating their 25th, 50th, and 75th anniversary. The ceremony will be held on Satur-day, May 18th at 11am in Saint Thomas Aquinas Church (1550 Hendrickson St, Brooklyn). Registration fee is $35 per couple. This is a beautiful celebration of love and commitment. All couples will have the opportunity to renew their wedding vows. They will receive a personal-ized certificate signed by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and will be greeted by the Bishop at the end of Mass. All couples are invited to attend with their families. To reg-ister, please contact Martha Hernandez at 718-281-9540 or email mhernandez@diobrook.org

Celebración Diocesana Annual de los Aniverersarios de Bodas

Se invita a todas las parejas que han celebrado sus matri-monies en la Iglesia Católica. Un reconocimiento espe-cial se la daráa las parjas que están celebrando su 25, 50, 75 aniversario. Sabado 18 de mayo a 11am a St. Thomas Aquinas Church (1550 Hendrickson St, Brooklyn). Pago de Registro: $35 por pareja. Esta es una Hermosa cele-bración de amor y entrega. Todas las parejas tendrán la oportunidad de renovar sus votos matrimoniales, reci-birán un certificado firmado por el Obipso DiMarzio y tendrán la oportunidad de saludar al Obispo al final de la misa. Estén invitadas y también sus familiares. Para in-scribe por favor póngase en contacto con Martha Hernández a 718-281-9540 o escribirle mhernan-dez@diobrook.org.

28th Bayfest 2019 Rain or Shine!

Sunday, May 19th from 12noon to 6pm (Emmons Avenue and East 27th Street, Brooklyn)

Free for everyone all day long! Celebrate South Brooklyn with Live Music:

12noon: The Shots 2pm: Metropolis

4pm: Flight of Sound

Games, giveaways, 50/50, giant bounce, and much more!

+ Vesper Service + In Thanksgiving to God

for the Re-Dedication of our Church Come pray with us on

the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

Monday, May 13th 6:45pm