Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2017

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), 9:00 a.m. (Spanish - Auditorium) Rev. Felix Gonzalez 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon (English), Sunday Associate 1:15 p.m. (Spanish) Rev. Msgr. Frederick J. Becker

Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), 9:00 a.m. (English), Rev. Richard Veras Thursdays: 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Deacon Santos Arroyo Eucharistic Adoration: Monday-Friday 9:30-12 noon, Deacon Carlos Mercado Thursday 6-7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12 noon & Deacon Thomas Tortorella First Friday of the Month 6:00-7:30 p.m. Director of Music - Florence Bocarius CONFESSION: Saturdays 3:00- 4:00 p.m. & 6:30-7:00 p.m. Parish 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 Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please make arrangements with a Parish Priest at the Rectory ————————————————————————————————————————— office at least six months in advance. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 718-882-0710 x19 Isabel Arroyo, Coordinator EMERGENCY/SICK CALLS ————————————————————————————————————————— ST. LUCY’S SCHOOL: 718-882-2203 If you know a sick parishioner who is in the hospital, nursing 830 Mace Avenue Bronx, NY 10467 home or homebound, kindly let us know. Please call the Rectory at any time, day or night. Mrs. Stefanini, Principal School Website: WWW.STLUCYS.ORG ————————————————————————————————————————— PARISH MEMBERSHIP ST. LUCY’S GIFT SHOP: 718-882-0710 Every family in the parish is asked to register at the parish office. If you have changed your address or family information, Open every day, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. please inform the Parish Office. Closed for half hour lunch 12-12:30 p.m. GROTTO - LOURDES OF AMERICA Open every day, morning to evening, weather permitting THIRD SUNDAY IN

SCALA SANTA ORDINARY TIME Open 11a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Closed Nov.-March JANUARY 22, 2017

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2017 TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The burdens that were once laid upon the Monday- January 23, 2017 - Day of Prayer for the people have been vanquished Legal Protection of Unborn Children - St. (Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3). Vincent, Deacon and Martyr; St. Marianne Psalm — The Lord is my light and my salvation 8:00a.m. Michelina Ruggiero (Psalm 27). 9:00 a.m. All Souls Second Reading — Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth: As there Tuesday- January 24, 2017 - St. Francis de Sales, is one Christ, so too must there be Bishop and Doctor of the Church no divisions among you. (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17). 8:00 a.m. Kristina Hila Gospel — After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes 9:00 a.m. Marko Kolgjergji throughout Galilee teaching, proclaiming the gospel, and curing the people (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Wednesday- January 25, 2017 - The Conversion of St. International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Paul the Apostle Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Luigi & Paolina Reda January 22, 2017 9:00 a.m. Bardhok Nushi Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD. — Psalm 27:14 Thursday- January 26, 2017 - Sts. Timothy & Titus, Bishops Best Wishes & Blessings to 8:00 a.m. Giuseppe, Francesco, & Sr. Lucia Chimienti 9:00 a.m. Angela DiCicco Jose & Claudia Tula 7:00 p.m. Arturo Ramirez Married on January 14, 2017

Friday- January 27, 2017 - Weekday - St. Angela We welcome Merici, Virgin 8:00 a.m. All Souls Jared Tula

9:00 a.m. Raquel Bonaparte, Sandra Roche, Auera Lopez Baptized on January 14, 2017

Saturday- January 28, 2017 - St. Thomas Aquinas, into the Roman Catholic Church Priest and Doctor of the Church and 8:00 a.m. Kristian Hila 9:00 a.m. Borolhok Nushi our Parish community of St. Lucy 5:30 p.m. Nue Beta Deda 7:00 p.m. Salvatore Salerno & Antonietta Salvati In Memoriam 

Sunday- January 29, 2017 - Fourth Sunday in The St. Joseph Candle burns this week for Ordinary Time The sancƟty of life from 8:00 a.m. Tony Campanella & Grazia Golfo concepƟon to natural death 9:00 a.m. Esterbina Amador 9:15 a.m. Leka & File Shkreli The candle in honor of the Blessed Mother 10:30 a.m. Manuel Rodriguez & Enriquez Mirabal burns this week in for 12:00 p.m. Leslie Thamason The sancƟty of life from 12:00 p.m. Creole Mass - Center Chapel concepƟon to natural death 1:15 p.m. For all Parishioners of St. Lucy’s Parish Requiescant in Pace The Sanctuary Lamp by the tabernacle burns Please remember in your prayers the parishioners, friends, this week for relatives and benefactors who recently died especially, The sancƟty of life from Gloria Mainolfi & Alberto Pagan May they rest in Peace, Amen. concepƟon to natural death

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2017 Year End Statements We wish to thank all of our parishioners for their generous support throughout this past year. This year we will be mailing contributions statements to all contributing parishioners. If you have made contributions in 2016 we will be mailing a statement within the next week. If you use Parish Pay, please download your statement from parishpay.com. God bless you for your continued support. Declaraciones de Fin de Año Queremos agradecer a todos nuestros feligreses por su generoso apoyo durante el año pasado. Este año enviaremos las declaraciones de contribuciones a todos los feligreses contribuyentes. Si ha realizado contribuciones en 2016, enviaremos una declaración en la próxima semana. Si utiliza Parish Pay, por favor descargue su declaración de parishpay.com. Dios los bendiga por su apoyo continuo. National Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children - January 23rd, 2017 In all the Dioceses of the United States, January 23rd shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. Our Lady of Lourdes

Saturday, February 11, 2017 Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be celebrated at the Grotto at 12:30pm

ssSaint Pope John Paul II designated the 11th of February as World Day of the Sick, “a special time of prayer and sharing, of offering one’s suffering for the good of the Church and of reminding us to see in our sick brother and sister the face of Christ who, by suffering, dying, and rising, achieved the salvation of humankind”.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2017

The 2016 Cardinal’s Appeal has begun!

Today marks a very important time here at our parish and across the Archdiocese of New York. This is the oficial kickoff of the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal. There are so many reasons why the Appeal is important, not only to those in need in the archdiocese, but also to us, in our parish community. Your support of the Appeal helps countless people, and sustains the fabric of our ministries throughout our parishes.

If you have not already, you will be receiving a letter from Cardinal Dolan, along with materials that illustrate the deep importance of the Cardinal’s Appeal to our community. Part of being a steward means living with trust in God’s generosity and responsibly tending that which God has entrusted to us. Cardinal Dolan is asking you to participate by making a gift to this important annual initiative.

Your Gift to the Appeal:

Supports ofices, ministries, and programs throughout the archdiocese that nurture and encourage our journey in faith; Helps educate our children in our Catholic schools and religious education programs; Provides for retired priests and religious by giving them the retirement care they deserve after decades of service; Helps to educate our future clergy and prepare them for a life of service; and Helps fund Catholic Charities, which provides loving care to millions of people in our archdiocese.

The archdiocesan goal for the 2016 Appeal is $20 million. And our individual parish goal is $ 53,000. I ask that you prayerfully consider your gift. It is only with your support that this campaign can be a success. We all have in our hearts the capacity to give as Jesus asked us to do.

If you would like to make your gift today, please ill out a pledge card and either mail it to the Appeal ofice or submit it to the parish. You can also pledge online at www.cardinalsappeal.org . If you need time to think about your gift, you will be given an opportunity to make your pledge during Mass on Commitment Weekend in a few weeks. Thank you so much for your support of the Appeal and please pray for its success at our parish.

During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we are called to help one another and be merciful, as Jesus is for all of us. It is only with your help that the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal continues to be a beacon of hope for our brothers and sisters through our ministries and charities.

Answer the call and donate today!

TO MAKE AN ONLINE GIFT, You are the light of the world. Your light VISIT must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify our heavenly Father. www.cardinalsappeal.org —Matthew 5:14-16

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2017 ¡La Campaña del Cardenal de 2016 ha comenzado!

Hoy marca el comienzo de un momento muy importante para nuestra parroquia y toda la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York. Hoy oicialmente iniciamos La Campañ a Anual de Corresponsabilidad del Cardenal. Esta Campañ a es importante por muchas razones, no solo para las personas necesitadas en la arquidiócesis, sino también para nosotros en nuestra comunidad parroquial. Su apoyo a la Campañ a ayudara a un sinnú mero de personas y tendrá la red de nuestros ministerios a través de todas nuestras parroquias.

Deben haber recibido ya –o si no, recibirán pronto- una carta del Cardenal Dolan que incluye materiales que ilustran la importancia de la Campañ a del Cardenal para nuestra comunidad. La corresponsabilidad signiica en parte el vivir coniando en la generosidad del Señ or, y el emplear con responsabilidad aquello que E l ha puesto a nuestro cargo. El Cardenal Dolan les pide que participen haciendo un regalo a esta importante iniciativa anual.

Su regalo a la Campañ a:

Apoya oicinas, ministerios y programas a través de toda la arquidiócesis que nutren y alientan nuestro viaje de fe; Ayuda a educar a nuestros hijos en escuelas católicas y programas de educación religiosa; Provee para nuestros sacerdotes y religiosos jubilados, dándoles el cuidado que se merecen luego de décadas de servicio; Ayuda a educar a nuestros futuros sacerdotes y a prepararlos para una vida de servicio; y Provee fondos para las Caridades Católicas, que cuidan tiernamente a millones de personas en nuestra arquidiócesis.

La meta arquidiocesana para la Campañ a del 2016 es de $20 millones. Y nuestra meta individual parroquial es de $53,000. Les pido que consideren en oración su donación a la campañ a. Esta campañ a solo será un éxito con su apoyo. Todos tenemos la capacidad en nuestro corazón de dar segú n como nos pidió Jesú s.

Si desea hacer su donación hoy, por favor complete la tarjeta de compromiso y envı́ela por correo a la Oicina de la Campañ a, o llévela a la oicina parroquial. También puede hacer su promesa visitando nuestra página web www.cardinalsappeal.org. Si necesita tiempo para pensar sobre su regalo, tendrá la oportunidad de hacer su promesa durante la Misa del Fin de Semana de Compromiso en unas semanas. Muchı́simas gracias por su apoyo a la Campañ a, y por favor, oren para que sea un éxito en nuestra parroquia. Durante este Año del Jubileo de la Misericordia, recibimos el llamado a ayudarnos los unos a los otros y a ser misericordiosos, tal y como lo es Jesús con todos nosotros. Es su ayuda lo que permite que la Campaña Anual de Corresponsabilidad del Cardenal siga siendo una luz de esperanza para nuestros hermanos y hermanas a través de nuestros ministerios y caridades.

¡Responda al llamado y haga una donación hoy mismo!

Ustedes son la luz del mundo. Una ciudad en lo alto PARA HACER UNA DONACION, de una colina no puede esconderse. Hagan brillar su luz delante de todos, para que ellos puedan ver las VISITE LA PAGINA WEB buenas obras de ustedes y alaben al Padre que está en el cielo. Mateo 5:14-16 www.cardinalsappeal.org

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