QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK

January 24 Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

Repent and Believe.

Conversion of Nineveh Jonah 3:1-5, 10

Psalm 25:4-5,6-7,8-9 MASS INTENTIONS Encouragement Within a Hostile World Saturday, January 23 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 5:00 + Elizabeth Sarullo Sunday, January 24 Call of the First Disciples :14-20 9:30 + Helen and James Speicher 12:00 + Krieger and Hippert Families Key Passage: Now after John was arrested, came Wednesday, January 27 to , proclaiming the good news of God, and 9:00 + Patricia Beattie Keane saying, Saturday, January 30 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has 5:00 Special Intention come near; repent and believe in the good news.” (Mark Sunday, January 31 1:14-15) 9:30 + Stephen Kutchko 12:00 Wednesday, February 3 For Reflection 9:00 + Bernard Dempsey Sr. Saturday, February 6 Adult Question: What part of your life is Jesus 5:00 + Kenneth Kanige calling you Sunday, February 7 to change right now? 9:30 + Jose Guzman 12:00 Child Question: In what way do you think you can be a better follower of Jesus? IN OUR PRAYERS May God strengthen and give peace to all our sick parishioners, relatives, and friends, especially for: Robert Schlegel, Daniel Joseph, Matt Speicher, Edna Fialo, Mary McLoughlin, Aloyse Chong, Tara Lindis-Corbell, Harrison and Rev. Msgr. John H. O’Brien. BAPTISM May the hope of the Resurrection dawn on our deceased We welcome into our parish family and pray God’s relatives and friends. We lift them up to our heavenly Father fullest blessings upon Isabella O’Kane. who heals all ills and gives new life.

A note regarding Prayers for the Sick…… Requests for public prayers for the sick should be made by THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! the sick person themselves, or a family member, since at In the face of these unsettling times times, the person does not wish the illness to be made public. we are thankful for your continuing generosity. Please call the parish secretary with your requests. The name will be printed for a few weeks. Please call again, to renew, if necessary. Please refer to this weekly list to include the sick in your prayers. Thank you. ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL The Diocesan Catholic Yearly Appeal provides us with the LET US CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ALL WHO opportunity to be bearers of Christ’s light to others, a light ARE SICK, FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND that reflects Christ’s kindness, compassion, and hope. We FOR ALL PEOPLE AS WE CONFRONT THE hope that when presented with the opportunity to participate COVID-19 VIRUS. in the Annual Appeal, you will answer the call to build God’s Kingdom. St. Francis Xavier Parish has achieved their diocesan assigned goal. Thank you to all who participated. St. Augustine parishioners have pledged $15,000.00 towards their assigned goal of $38,000.00. Please join us and help us to reach our assigned goal. Thank you!

A YEAR DEDICATED TO ST. JOSEPH THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph in honor of the In this Sunday’s , Jesus says: “Come after me, 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the and I will make you fishers of men.” As disciples, we Universal Church. are called to continue God’s work on earth. Taking care The year began Dec. 8, 2020, and concludes on Dec. 8, 2021, of god’s poor is indeed living gospel values. according to a decree authorized by the pope.

This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Taken from the Litany of St. Joseph Vincent de Paul was able to assist families; providing food, and utility, rent and other bills. Joseph most just, pray for us. May God Bless You! Joseph most chaste, pray for us. Joseph most prudent, pray for us. The Saint Vincent de Paul walk-in hours for Joseph most valiant, pray for us. assistance are on Wednesdays from 1-3pm. Joseph most obedient, pray for us. Enter through the SFX Chapel on Carroll Joseph most faithful, pray for us. Street. Mirror of patience pray for us. Lover of poverty pray for us. Model of workmen pray for us. Glory of home life pray for us. Guardian of virgins pray for us. MASS INTENTIONS Pillar of families pray for us. Solace of the afflicted, pray for us. "People shouldn't be forgotten; they matter." Hope of the sick. pray for us. The offering is $15 per Mass Intention which is a way Patron of the dying pray for us. of providing for the needs of the church and a tangible Terror of demons pray for us. way of offering the gift of remembrance. Protector of Holy Church pray for us. Other ways to remember your loved ones are also available. Let us pray. The SASFX Mass Intention Book for 2021 is open O God, who in your inexpressible providence were for your intentions. We will be accepting up to 2 pleased to choose as spouse of the intentions for each Mass. Anyone wishing to most holy Mother of your Son, grant, we pray, request Masses for 2021 should contact the rectory that we, who revere him as our protector on earth, at 718-638-1880. may be worthy of his heavenly intercession. Through Christ our Lord. Amen