First Sunday in Lent March 10, 2019

Bronx, New York

I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. HOLY MASS SCHEDULE Pastor

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), 9:00 a.m. (English) Rev. Nikolin Pergjini 5:30 p.m. (Albanian), 7:00 p.m. (English) Parochial Vicar Sunday: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), Rev. Urbano Rodrigues 9:00 a.m. (Spanish - Auditorium) 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon (English),

12:00 p.m. (Creole - Chapel in Center), Sunday Associate Rev. Msgr. Frederick J. Becker 1:15 p.m. (Spanish)

Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), 9:00 a.m. (English), Rev. Joseph Koterski, S.J. Thursdays: 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Rev. Richard Veras Deacon Santos Arroyo Eucharistic Adoration: Monday-Friday 9:30-12 noon, Thursday 6-7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12 noon & Deacon Carlos Mercado

First Friday of the Month 6:00-7:30 p.m. Director of Music - Jhasoa O. Agosto Confession: Saturdays 3:00- 4:00 p.m. & 6:30-7:00 p.m. Website: WWW.STLUCYBRONX.ORG

VOCATIONS Parish E-mail: [email protected] Is God calling you to the priesthood or religious life? Speak to RECTORY: 718-882-0710 Fax: 718-882-8876 one of our priests or call the Archdiocese Vocations Office at 833 Mace Avenue Bronx, NY 10467 (914) 968-1340. Monday thru Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 ————————————————————————————————————————— BAPTISMS/WEDDINGS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 718-882-0710 x19 Please make arrangements with a Parish Priest at the Rectory Isabel Arroyo, Coordinator office at least six months in advance. ————————————————————————————————————————— ST. LUCY’S SCHOOL: 718-882-2203 EMERGENCY/SICK CALLS 830 Mace Avenue Bronx, NY 10467 If you know a sick parishioner who is in the hospital, nursing Mrs. Stefanini, Principal home or homebound, kindly let us know. Please call the School Website: WWW.STLUCYS.ORG 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.

GROTTO - ST. LUCY’S LOURDES OF GIFT SHOP AMERICA 718-882-0710 Open every day, Open every day morning to 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. evening, weather Closed for lunch permitting 12-12:30 p.m.

First Sunday in Lent March 10, 2019 TODAY’S READINGS Monday- March 11, 2019 - Lenten Weekday First Reading — God 8:00 a.m. Antonietta Capri brought us into this land 9:00 a.m. Special Intention flowing with milk and honey (Deuteronomy Tuesday- March 12, 2019 - Lenten Weekday 26:4-10). 8:00 a.m. Francisco, Rosalia & Lina Psalm — Be with me, 9:00 a.m. Leonard Vukaj Lord, when I am in trouble (Psalm 91). Second Reading — The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (Romans 10:8-13). Wednesday- March 13, 2019 - Lenten Weekday Gospel — Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led into 8:00 a.m. Special Intention the desert for forty days (Luke 4:1-13). 9:00 a.m. Milta & Manuel Mojica, Beatriz Almeida, 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.

Thursday- March 14, 2019 - Lenten Weekday READINGS FOR THE WEEK 8:00 a.m. Giuseppe Greco Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; 9:00 a.m. Celenia Rodriguez Remeneski Mt 25:31-46 7:00 p.m. Pedro Cuaya Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Friday- March 15, 2019 - Lenten Weekday Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; 8:00 a.m. Domenico Distano Mt 7:7-12 9:00 a.m. Mrike Parubi Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19

Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Saturday- March 16, 2019 - Lenten Weekday Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; 8:00 a.m. Patricia DelDonna Phil 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36 9:00 a.m. Special Intention 5:30 p.m. Gjelosh Doka & Pashka Ulaj 7:00 p.m. Jimmy Naranjo Requiescant in Pace

Sunday- March 17, 2019 - Second Sunday of Lent Please remember in your prayers the 8:00 a.m. Leonardo Gaetano Servedio parishioners, friends, relatives and benefactors 9:00 a.m. who recently died especially, Javier Gomez 9:15 a.m. Antonio C. Moschetta Guido Vigliarolo, John Piccolino, 10:30 a.m. Lenny DeStasio Teodora “Dorina” Mitarotonda & 12:00 p.m. Lina & Armando Porretta Carmela Annunziata 12:00 p.m. Creole Mass - Center Chapel May they rest in Peace, Amen. 1:15 p.m. For all Parishioners of St. Lucy’s Parish

Best Wishes & Blessings to Ervin & Vera Bunjaj In Memoriam  Married on March 3, 2019 The candle in honor of the Blessed Mother burns this week for the We welcome Special IntenƟons of Maureen DeGennaro Benjamin Valiente, Carlos Polanco & Michael Assoh Requested by Eva Kavanaugh Baptized on February 24, 2019 Melissa Bunjaj The St. Joseph candle burns this week in Baptized on March 4, 2019 memory of into the Roman and Mildred, Anthony, Phil & Brandy Capano our Parish community of St. Lucy Requested by Roseann Cirelli

First Sunday in Lent March 10, 2019 Worth Fighting For Written by a Sister of Life

Amber hugged her four-year-old son as she finished pulling his pajama top over his head. She never thought she could love someone so much. She remembered the pain his father caused her when she discovered all those business trips were not only for business. His infidelity left her inconsolable. Then, when she found herself pregnant she was confused and terrified.

Now, almost five years later, she pulled her son up on her lap to read him a bedtime story. It was a story about a young servant who fought valiantly to protect a princess while the prince stood by cowardly. When the battle ended, the King rejoiced as he embraced his rescued daughter. He rewarded the brave servant, but then turned to the prince and asked, “Where are your wounds, was there nothing worth fighting for?”

As Amber tucked her son in bed the words of the story echoed in her mind. “Where are your wounds, was there nothing worth fighting for?” Something was worth fighting for in her own life. She too had wounds; wounds that came at the price of giving life to Sebastian, her beautiful little boy. As he gazed at her with his deep brown eyes, she knew he was a precious treasure worth fighting for.

During Christ’s passion, He received deep wounds in the battle between life and death. After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to the apostles and invited them to place their hands in his wounded hands and side. Spiritual writers remind us that in heaven we will easily recognize Jesus by His glorified wounds that shine brighter than the stars at night. They remind us that we are his prize and worth the fight. “For the sake of the joy that lay before Him, He endured the cross,” says St. Paul to the Hebrews. (Heb. 12:2). One of the deepest wounds Christ received, the one that confirmed His death was His heart being pierced by a lance. As it was thrust through His heart ushering a flow of blood and water, the Church was born and we were given a path to eternal life.

As the Psalmist foreshadows the words of Christ, “My heart had expected reproach and misery and I looked for one that would grieve together with me, and there was none; and I sought one that would console me and I found none,” may we answer Jesus' cry and offer ourselves this Lent as a consolation and balm to His Heart. Let us unite our grief and sorrow to His Heart and trust that new life abounds in the mystery of the cross.

May we live as good servants of Life and may our wounds be a testament to the King of Kings.

First Sunday in Lent March 10, 2019 Baptism of the Unborn --- The Baptism of Desire In Germany, a humble woman, mother of several children, well known in her town for her joyful and heroic sacrifices for the salvation of the Holy Church, was sitting in a streetcar by the window, while reciting the Rosary. “I was shaken when I saw next to me Jesus.” He said: “Look at that den of murderers.” I looked everywhere but I only could see empty fields. Then I saw a building with a lighted cross on it. It was written on “Gynecologic Clinic”. “Do you mean that building, Jesus?” “Yes, that one. Already are many and more and more will be built. Pray for the doctors and their assistants and most especially for the mothers who kill or have their children be killed before being born.” During the night, Jesus let me see a horrible vision. I saw earth covered with tiny baby bodies. I started crying. The Lord said to me: “ The unclean spirit has knocked at every door and most of them were opened to him. Woe to those who listen to him! They shall sink in the mud-hole of their sins! It will come the time when people will believe it is right to kill the unborn; blessed every house in which people pray for atonement.” Then I saw the sky full of little baby’s heads, in number impossible to count. I asked: “Lord, who are those?” “They are the children from whom their life was taken. They shall be the accusers at the judgment day. Pray for their killers that may receive mercy from God!” I said: “Lord, I know that children not baptized shall not see God” The Lord answered: “Tell everyone what you saw and heard. Tell my Priests. Many will not believe you, but in time they will. You can baptize them!” My most merciful love compels Me to be Redeemer and Mercy for the unborn killed...... Hurry up to spread my words! Time is very short; the number of the killing grows. Hurry up, before it become too late for them and for you. Recognize your time!” This woman had one of her baby dying in her womb. When the doctor told her that the baby was dying she quickly baptized him. A couple of years later she had two serious surgeries. One day, coming out of the general anesthesia, she saw next to her a beautiful little boy. “Who are you, little one?” “I am your son Werner. You opened up for me Heaven with the Baptism. I prayed for you that you might heal well and fast. Good bye, Mother dear.” He smiled and disappeared.

BAPTISM OF THE UNBORN THE BAPTISM OF DESIRE - Ecclesiastic approval. Cardinal Ugo Poletti, Vicar General of His Holiness the Pope, thanks Rev. Father Nicola Rossi for printing and spreading this “Act of reparation” and sends his blessing. Ugo Card. Poletti –1986 A year later, with the blessing of Cardinal Poletti, the Bishop of Ariano Irpino, Avellino, Italy, Bishop Nicola Ognozzi together with Rev. Father Stefano Lamera started also the spreading of the Baptism of Desire in the Campania region. BAPTISM OF THE UNBORN The plan of the Lord stands forever Wise designs through all generations. Delivering them from death, Keeping them alive in times of famine In the Name of the Father..... The Creed Spreading holy water in the four directions “According to the amount of holy water has been used, understand what I am saying, as often as you baptize them, and you can’t do it often enough, these little souls will be given to you. You open them Heaven say these words: All of you who have been stillborn during the day and during the night. All of you who have been killed in the womb of your mother during the day and during the night and you who will be killed; To ensure you, through JESUS CHRIST, eternal life, giving the name of Mary, Joseph, John (or the saint of the day), I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” “I called you by name, you are my own.” Is 43,1 “Sing a new song to the Lord for He has done marvelous deeds.” Ps 98,1 Halleluiah! Halleluiah! Hallelujah! Our Father..Hail Mary..Glory Be to the Father.. Let us pray: With this act of charity, united with the whole Church, I offer through the hands of Mary Immaculate with the Blood of Jesus, the blood of all the aborted babies. I beg, for the sacrifices of their life, for conversion of all persons involved in the abortion, for all-powerful ways of communications, who justify and defend this most horrendous crime, for all the seduced persons who abandon the love of the Father. We beg mercy for all mankind

First Sunday in Lent March 10, 2019

Saturdays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. & 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Throughout Lent, Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. during the Eucharistic Adoration hour

Monday, April 15, 2019 is designated by Cardinal Dolan as Reconciliation Monday. Our Diocese will join the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Diocese of Rockville Centre in celebrating Reconciliation Monday. On this Stations special day, all the churches of our dioceses will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation in all parishes between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 of the p.m. It is an excellent opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we prepare for the holy days of the Paschal Triduum. Cross

Every Friday

during Lent

8:30 a.m. in Italian 6:00 p.m. in English 6:30 p.m. in Albanian 7:00 p.m. in Spanish

First Sunday in Lent March 10, 2019

What can you do to help and protect unborn children and their mothers? Here is one big contribution you can make: Join the 40 Days for Life campaign. 40 Days for Life is a peaceful, ecumenical, community-based collaboration, supported by the Archdiocese of New York to help end the evil of abortion. It relies on:

Prayer and fasting A daily prayer vigil at a place where children’s lives are taken by abortion Community outreach

The campaign happens twice per year. The current campaign runs from Ash Wednesday through Palm Sunday March 6th through April 14th

Please consider fasting and praying for the end of abortion, keeping prayerful vigil outside an abortion site, and sharing this message with others.

Bronx 40 Days for Life takes place at the public right-of-way across the street from:

Bronx Abortion - 2070 Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York

The 40 Days for Life campaign insists on peaceful, prayerful vigil. Members do not engage in any argument or conflict with passers-by, abortion workers, potential clients, or anyone else. Also, “sidewalk counseling” of potential abortion clients is difficult work requiring training, so please do not engage in this without such training. Please be committed to this before signing up for vigil hours via the website.

First Sunday in Lent March 10, 2019

MASS OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD FOR THE HEALING OF YOUR FAMILY TREE

In HONOR OF OUR LADY OF OUR LADY OF SORROW AND SAINT BRIDGET OF SWEDEN

Jeanne Jugan Residence (Little Sisters of the Poor) 2999 Schurz Ave Bronx, NY 10465 (347) 329-1800

on Friday, April 12, 2019 We will begin the Rosary at 6:30 p.m.

Following with the MASS

Main Celebrant: Rev. Richard Petrone

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