OUR LADY OF GRACE ROMAN

100-05 159TH AVENUE, HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414 Rev. Marc Swartvagher, Pastor Rev. Mr. Alexander Breviario, Parish Deacon

December 29, 2019 PARISH OFFICE 100-05 159th Avenue Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718)– 843-6218 fax (718) 738-8208 Monday to Friday 9:30 am- 5:00 pm www.olghb.org [email protected]

OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Ms. Marybeth McManus, Principal 158-20 101st Street Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718) 848-7440 www.AMCAhb.org [email protected] OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Jeanne Antonino, Director 158-20 101st Street Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718) 835-2165 www.olghb.org / education [email protected]

WE CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENTS EUCHARIST: Sunday: 5:00 pm (Saturday Vigil), 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12 noon and 6:00 pm

Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am

RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm and by appointment BAPTISMS: Baptisms are held the second Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. Please call the Rectory to

schedule an appointment with Fr. Marc Swartvagher to arrange the Baptism. MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must call the Rectory for an appointment at least SIX months prior to scheduling a wedding date.

ANOINTING Anyone who expects to be hospitalized may come for an Anointing of the Sick after the OF THE SICK 8:30 am on Saturdays. If it is an emergency, please call the Rectory.

MISSION STATEMENT Our Lady of Grace is a faith-filled community, spanning many generations. Nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ, we accept Jesus’ invitation to“ Come, follow Me.” As Christ’s presence in the world, we continue to build our relationship with God through loving service to others. We strive to bring forth the unique gifts of our parish family and to spread the Gospel for the greater glory of God.

December 29, 2019 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph MASS INTENTIONS Sunday, December 29, 2019 Sunday, January 5, 2020 The Holy Family of Jesus Mary & Joseph Epiphany of the Lord Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17; Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 (20) 5:00 pm John Panzarella 5:00 pm Frances Mestrandrea Saturday by Ida, Jennifer & Joann by Stella Pepi & Family Saturday Vincent J. Valenti Vigil Luz M. Olmo Vigil by Mr. & Mrs. Louis Villano by Ann & Lorenzo Esposito Carolyn Wright Kim Mung Sook Thomas Mackey, Jr. by LauraLee & Richie D’Auria by Michel Family Benedetto Gaitano Vita Manfredi Maryann Gallucci & Ronnie West by Sorbara Family 8:00 am People of the Parish Donna Clayton 10:00 am Richard Cordo, Joseph & Dorothy Cordo, by Mom, Mike & Ronnie Marie & Joseph Cordo 8:00 am Dolly Bruno by Elayne Boccio by daughter, Julia & Family 12:00 Noon Maria & Nicholas Albaneze 10:00 am John Trezza by Daughter by Mom 6:00 pm Anna & Giralamo Teri 12:00 Noon People of the Parish By daughters, Mari Teri & Marion 6:00 pm Frank Gallucci by Breeda Connolly Recently Deceased: Monday, December 30, 2019 EVA PERULLO 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40; Please pray for her and the consolation of 8:30 am Richard Lanigan faith for her family. by daughter, Carolyn Hofmann Tuesday, December 31, 2019 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 MEMORIAL GIFTS 8:30 am Yolanda Pena (Anniversary) by Family The Bread & Wine are offered this week in memory of: 7:00 pm Special Intention Wednesday, January 1, 2020 ANTONINO RAIA Solemnity of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation): by Deacon Alex & Mrs. Breviario Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 8:30 am Special Intention for the ******************* People of the Parish The Sanctuary Lamp is offered this week in memory of: Thursday, January 2, 2020 ANTONINO FRANDINA

Sts Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors by Salvatore Scifo of the Church: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 8:30 am Paul & Luigi Trinchese by Family PURGATORIAL SOCIETY Friday, January 3, 2020 Holy Name of Jesus: 1 Jn 2:29 - 3:6; Jn 1:29-34 PURGATORIAL SOCIETY—December 2019-2020 8:30 am The Purgatorial Society DIANE KALLINICOS Saturday, January 4, 2020 Requested by: Louis Mastrangelo & Andrea Moore St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42 LUZ OLMO & JOHN HUGHES 8:30 am In Honor of Padre Pio Requested by: Carmen Hughes by Martina Frandina

WE PRAY PARISH STAFF & DIRECTORY

PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS PARISH STAFF (Parishioners will be listed on the “Prayers and Pastor: Intentions” list for one month, unless the Rec- Rev. Marc Swartvagher tory is notified by a family member to keep the Pastor Emeritus: name listed for a longer period of time.) Rev. Anthony M. Rucando Bob Acosta, Mary Albino, Gus Castagna, Parish Deacon: Ronnie Castagna, Fr. Peter Coffey, Paul D’Angelo, Rev. Mr. Alexander Breviario Pat Dalia, Msgr. William Flood, Giuseppe Frandina, Director of Music Christine Genzone, Richard Hurlman, Mr. Carlo Gallego

Thomas J. Hurlman, Dorothy Kruzik, Director of Religious Education: Lawrence McGowan, JereAnn McGuire, Mrs. Jeanne Antonino Julianna Rose Minerva, Nicole Miele, Directors of Youth Ministries: Eileen Monteleone, Jose Rodriguez, Steven and Gina Marie Eriquez Santo Sabatino, Nora Shipman, Antonina Tambene, Coordinators of the Ministry of Care & Service Debbie Tufano and William White Mrs. Jeannie Ruvolo and Mrs. Kathy Pascarella

WE PRAY TOGETHER Ministry/Group Contact Information The Holy Rosary is prayed every weekday before Altar Linens Society Deacon Alex the 8:30 am Mass. 917-214-0760 [email protected] Sundays Deacon Alex Altar Servers 917-214-0760 [email protected] Please see Mass schedule on cover. Dorothy Leocadi The Rosarians meet every first Sunday of the Bereavement Please contact Rectory month in the school hall after the 10:00 am Mass. CYO Basketball Sean Roberts Mondays Please contact Rectory Dr. Jerry Antonino Miraculous Medal prayers after the 8:30 am Mass CYO Soccer olgsoccer.com “Flame of Love” Rosary from 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Early Childhood Edu Please call (Please use side entrance of church.) 718-570-6483 Rich D’Auria Tuesdays Folk Music Group 917-603-1903 Italian Prayer Meeting is led by the Italian Prayer [email protected] Ann Antignani Group at 7 pm. (Please use side entrance of Girl Scouts 718-835-1081 church.) Lectors Jennifer Lynch Scripture Sharing takes place Tuesday evenings at Please contact Rectory 7:15 pm in the Convent building. Deacon Alex Men’s Group 917-214-0760 [email protected] Wednesdays Ministers of Holy Deacon Alex Eucharistic Adoration takes place 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Communion 917-214-0760 [email protected] Fridays Ministry of Care & Jeanie Ruvolo Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed after the 8:30 am Service 718-845-6635 Mass Carlo Gallego Music Director Please contact Rectory Eucharistic Adoration on first Fridays 9:15 - 11:00 Millie Muller am Rosary Society Please contact Rectory Saturdays Scripture Sharing & Carmella Dearing Rosary Procession takes place at noon. We pro- “Arise” Please contact Rectory Steven Eriquez cess from church to the Lourdes Grotto behind the Youth Choir 917-836-4985 convent, weather permitting Steven Eriquez Padre Pio devotion firstSaturdays after 8:30 Mass. Youth Ministries 917-836-4985 Gina Marie Eriquez “ 917-836-8789

Eucharistic Adoration Hours Reminder: This Friday is the first Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm Friday of the month and of the First Fridays from 9:15 - 11:00 am new year. This is a good time to show your devotion to the of Jesus by attending Mass Won’t you join us as we pray the for nine consecutive Fridays. Flame of Love Rosary every Monday In 1899 Pope Leo XIII consecrated the world to the night from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Sacred Heart of Jesus. Since then, his successors have (Please use side entrance to church.) “All are invited to join my special urged the faithful to turn to the Sacred Heart and make fighting force.” acts of personal consecration. They have also begged …...Jesus to Elizabeth Kindelmann For more information: the faithful to offer prayers and penances to the www.flameoflove.us Sacred Heart in reparation for the many sins of the world. Considering our present day and age, the We love having you as part temptations and sins of this world, the growing apathy of our flock ! and secularism, we too should turn again in loving

Unlike the lost sheep in Luke’s Gospel, we devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and ask Him to don’t want anyone in Our Lady of Grace Parish to feel pour forth His grace. Below are the 12 Promises, as left out! That’s why we’re inviting you to use Flock- notes to keep connected with all our parish activities! revealed by Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alocoque, for those who show devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Text: OLGHB to 84576 from your phone to subscribe to updates. by attending Mass and receiving Holy Communion for

You can stop these text notifications at any time by nine consecutive Fridays: texting STOP to 84576. You can also text HELP for help. 1. I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life. Questions? Please speak with Fr. Marc or Deacon Alex. 2. I will establish peace in their homes. 3. I will comfort them in all their afflictions. JOIN “ON-LINE GIVING” TODAY! 4. I will be their secure refuge during life, and above Instead of weekly envelopes, you can now make your all, in death. Sunday offerings electronically 5. I will bestow abundant blessings upon all their at our parish website olghb.org undertakings. Or, with your Apple or Android Smartphone using the 6. Sinners will find in my Heart the source and infinite “ConnectNow Giving” app ocean of mercy. Getting started is very easy: 7. Lukewarm souls shall become fervent. o Go to the OLG parish website (olghb.org) 8. Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high o Click on “CLICK HERE to Give Online” perfection. o Make a one-time donation or choose to give on a 9. I will bless every place in which an image of my recurring basis Heart is exposed and honored. o Select which fund you would like to make a 10. I will give to priests the gift of touching the most donation to (similar to those on the weekly envelopes) hardened hearts. o Select your payment method (provide either a 11. Those who shall promote this devotion shall have Debit or Credit Card or provide your bank routing and their names written in my Heart. checking account number) 12. I promise you in the excessive mercy of my Heart o Click “Submit” to process your donation. (You will that my all-powerful love will grant to all those who receive a Thank You email from Fr. Marc.) receive Holy Communion on the First Fridays in nine o You can also create an on-line account by providing consecutive months the grace of final perseverance; a Username and Password for weekly offerings and they shall not die in my disgrace, nor without receiving parish related events. their sacraments. My Divine Heart shall be their safe It’s That Simple! refuge in this last moment. AND, IT’S EVEN EASIER WITH A SMARTPHONE APP !!!

On Behalf of Fr. Marc, Deacon Alex and Staff of Our Lady of Grace Rectory, We Wish You and Your Families a Very Happy, Healthy and Blessed 2020!

Please Note: The Rectory office will be closed

January 1st and 2nd. New Year Mass Schedule The office will be open from 9am - 2pm on: (The Solemnity of Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation) Monday, December 30

December 31: 7:00 pm New Year’s Day: 8:30 am Tuesday, December 31 Friday, January 3 The Rectory office will resume normal hours on Please join us in the Community Room on Monday, January 6 (9:30am - 4:30 pm.) Tuesday mornings from 9-10:30 am for an engaging and informational program on the teachings of the Catholic Church. This is not a The Rosary Society will attend the video lecture, Church history or Scripture 10:00 am Mass on Sunday, January 5th. study. Bishop Robert Barron created this Their meeting will follow in the groundbreaking program as a thematic school auditorium. presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so all Start the new year by becoming a member! adults can come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith. Our next meetings are: January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11. Our Monthly Social takes place next Sunday, January 12th in the Community Room after the 10:00 am Mass. Come join FRATERNITAS is a group for middle school aged boys, us for a hot beverage and warm company! grades 6-8, dedicated to instilling Christian values in young men with the goal of fostering true Catholic gen- tlemen. They meet one Saturday afternoon month at The 47th Annual March for Life Cathedral Prep for prayer, catechesis, sports and Mass, will take place in Washington, DC which everyone is welcome to join. To register, please on Friday, January 24th. contact the Vocation Office: [email protected] If you are interested in joining the March, or call 718-827-2454. a bus will leave from St. Francis de Sales Church in Belle Harbor at 6:00 am. 2020 Meetings (Saturdays): For more information, please call January 25, February 29, March 28, April 25, May 30, Rita Hayden and June 20 at 718-570-7908.

If you are traveling, please remember that you can locate a Mass by city, state or zip code with masstimes.org or by calling 1-858-207-6277.

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A representative from The Bridge to Life support team will be at Our Lady of Grace the weekend of January 18/19 to promote their “Baby Bottle Campaign.” Bridge to Life’s mission is to provide informative, honest and compassionate counseling to empower pregnant women to choose life while serving families with support, guidance and material assistance in order for them to raise their children in a loving and secure environment. If you would like to contribute to their mission, you may take home a baby bottle that weekend and return it the following week with your donation.

OLG Ministry of Care & Service 158-08 101 Street 718-845-6635

Please note the Pantry will be closed December 31. They will resume their normal hours of operation beginning Thursday, January 2nd.

Hours of Operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. Please call only during these hours. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off in the cart located in the church vestibule or at the pantry during their hours of operation.

Our Lady of Grace Ministry of Care & Service would like to acknowledge a gift made In Honor of KATHLEEN GOULD by Middle School 202

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