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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#006633" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="7fac8c83.gif"> <div>   n <IMG SRC="13f80af0.gif" border=0 width="128" height="175" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>  <embed src="HTMLobj-3059/Dolly_Parton_-_Jesus___Gravity.mp3" autostart="true" loop="true" hidden="true">  </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="91da7c50.png" border=0 width="167" height="197" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="922df433.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#0066FF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Our Lady of Grace</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#333399" FACE="Arial" >    </FONT> |     <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Our Lady of Grace"><U>home</U></A></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > VOCATIONS & CHURCH NEWS     |   <A HREF="id206.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="DEVOTIONS"><U>DEVOTIONS</U></A><B> / </B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Church Mission"><U><B>Church Mission</B></U></A><B> / </B><A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact us "><U><B>Contact us @</B></U></A><B> /</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#660000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" OLG SCHOOL HOME"><U><B> OLG SCHOOL HOME</B></U></A><A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="church pictures"><U><B>church pictures</B></U></A><B>   / </B><A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pastoral clergy /staff"><U><B>Pastoral clergy /staff</B></U></A><B>   / </B><A HREF="id32.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Current Sunday Readings Bulletins"><U><B>Current Sunday Readings & Bulletins</B></U></A><B>  / </B><A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Scriptures for week"><U><B>Scriptures for week</B></U></A><B> / </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>(</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Palatino Linotype" ><B>NEW PICTURES</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>!)</B><A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="event pictures"><U><B>event pictures</B></U></A></FONT><B> /   </B><A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CURRENT SICK, MARRIAGE, DEATH ANNOUNCEM"><U><B>CURRENT SICK, MARRIAGE, & DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS  / MASS INTENTIONS</B></U></A><B>  / </B><A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="special events / trips planned"><U><B>special events / trips planned</B></U></A><B>    / </B><A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links"><U><B>Related Links</B></U></A><B>  / </B><A HREF="id55.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Parish Calendar"><U><B>Parish Calendar</B></U></A><B>  / </B><B> VOCATIONS & CHURCH NEWS  </B><B>   / </B><A HREF="id56.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="REMEMBERING 911 "><U><B>REMEMBERING 911 </B></U></A><B> /</B></div> <div>  VOCATIONS & CHURCH NEWS  </div> <div> <B>THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME</B></div> <div> <B>SUNDAY JANUARY 24TH, 2010</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div>     <IMG SRC="ab5a2d10.jpg" border=0 width="162" height="209" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">      <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#9900FF" FACE="Bodoni" >SACRIFICE</FONT></div> <div> <B>What are we willing to sacrifice our lives for?</B></div> <div> <B>The priest gives up a family. He gives up his time. He gives up his worldly ambitions.</B></div> <div> <B>All out of love for Christ and His people. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>O Holy Spirit, grant allthose who are seeking knowledge of their vocations to love and serve the Lord the the insight and perseverance in prayer necessary to be faithful to the call to he Master.  If you are a young man interested in the priesthood, please contact  Fr Luke Sweeney or Fr. Luis Saldana at the Vocation office in the Archdiocese of New York at 914 968-1340 vocations @archny.org or visit our website at </B><B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#3300FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="www.nypriest.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="www.nypriest.com"><U><B>www.nypriest.com</B></U></A></FONT><B> </B><B> or </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#9900FF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><A HREF="http://www.nypriest.com/contact/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nypriest.com/contact/"><U><B>NY PRIEST CONTACT LINK</B></U></A><B> </B></FONT><B>  </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Arial" >For vocations to the Religious Life contact Sister Deanna Sabetta, CND at 212 371-1000 ext 2803  For permanent Deaconates contact Deacon Anthony Cassaneto 914 968-6200 ext 8269 For consecrated virginity contact Fr. Bartholomew Daly 212 971-1000 ext 2576</FONT></div> <div> <B>The world needs heroes!\</B></div> <div>                   </div> <div>       </div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="656" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1085 WIDTH="644"><div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Black" ><I><B>    </B></I></FONT><IMG SRC="a8c7e9a0.png" border=0 width="126" height="154" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">         <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#9900CC" FACE="Arial" >Notes from Fr. Germain  </FONT>    <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="c0fb5dd0.jpg" border=0 width="181" height="221" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT>                   </div> <div> <I><B>            </B></I></div> <div> <I><B> </B></I><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#663333" FACE="Reprise Script" ><I><B>Dear Parishioners: </B></I></FONT></div> <div> <I>Our heartfelt prayer to all our brothers and sisters who have lost their lives and livelihood caused by the devastating earthquake in Haiti.  We assure them of our continous prayer and our support.  Eternal rest grant unto all those who have died during this devastating earthquake.  May they rest in the Peace of Crhist.  Amen.  Lord, at times such as this, when we realize that5 the ground beneath our feet is nopt as solid as we imagined, we plead for your mercy.  </I></div> <bR> <div> <I>As the things we have built crumble about us, we know too well how small we truly are on this ever chaninging ever moving, fragile planet we call home.  yet you have promiised never to forget us. do not forget us now.  comfort them, lord, in this disaster.  be their rock when the earth refuses to stand still, and shelter them under your wings when homes no longer exist.  embrace in your arms those who died so suddenly, console the hearts of those who mourn, and east the pain of those left behind.  for though the mountains leave their place and the hills be tossed to the ground, your love shall never leave us and your promise of peace will never be shaken ...... amen....</I></div> <div> <I><B><U>thankyou !!!!!! i am pleased to announce that we have collected $7,215.00 as of last sunday collection for earthquake relief in Haiti.  Thankyou again.....</U></B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I>prayerfully best wishes may i reamin, sincerely in christ, fr. levelt germain.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Lord God, I dedicate the parish of Our Lady of Grace to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and ask all members to unite their hearts and households in worship, thanksgiving and loving service to Jesus.  may we stand always strong against all evil by perservererance in faith and obedience to the teachings of Jesus and his Church.  May we shine as a beacon to all with the light of his wisdome and love.  We ask Mary, our Heavenly Mother, to keep our parish close to her Immaculate Heart, and to extend her special protection over us in union with Jesus her son.  As in all things we ask this in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Black" ><I><B>     </B></I></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div>  </div> <div> <IMG SRC="c9f69750.png" border=0 width="105" height="117" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="ca26b750.jpg" border=0 width="107" height="117" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> OUR LADY OF GRACE YOUTH GROUP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER</div> <div> Come celebrate Black History Month <B><U>Sunday February 14th from 12:30 to 5:30pm @ Eastwood Manor, 3371 Eastchester road.  </U></B></div> <div> Cocktail Hour, Buffet & Music. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011899000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Adults $60.00,</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011899000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Kids 11 to 16 yrs old $45.00</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011899000000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Kids 4-10yrs old $30.00</div> <div> For info, call Desmond Pierre 347 563-5723 or George Janvier 347 546-9080</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="ca78ab80.jpg" border=0 width="138" height="184" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" >COME & DANCE WITH THE STARS OF OUR LADY OF GRACE!!</FONT></div> <div> Free dance class every Friday & Satukrday for Seniors, Young adults and Teens.  Due to the Earthquake, the starting date for class will be announced.  Sir Hector Charles Jr., Master of dance will teach bachata, cha cha cha, Salsa 1 & 2, waltz Venoise, Lor, Swing, Merengue, Rumba, Tango, Samba, Swing, Jazz, Forklore, Jive, Compa,   COME ONE, COME ALL STARTING DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED......</div> <bR> <div>  <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#990000" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="a437d590.png" border=0 width="125" height="89" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF00BF" FACE="Arial" >UPCOMING PARISH MEETINGS AND EVENTS</FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70140bf00bf00.png" HEIGHT="21" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING: TUES 1/12/10, 7PM</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70140bf00bf00.png" HEIGHT="21" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">RCIA : NO MEETING THIS WEEK</div> <div> SAT JAN 16 - MARTIN LUTHER KING MASS 12 NOON, RECEPTION TO FOLLOW</div> <div>     </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="c6778780.gif" border=0 width="120" height="120" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <U>SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT</U></div> <div> DEAR PARISHONERS, AS YOU MAY KNOW, BOTH BATHROOMS IN THE CHURCH HALL ARE IN GREAT NEED OF REPAIRS AND RENOVATION.  BOTH BATH ROOMS IN THE CHURCH ARE BEING RENOVATED AND UPGRADED INCLUDING HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE.  THE BATHROOMS ARE OUT OF ORDER FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS.  WE APOLIGIZE FOR THE INCONVIENIENCE.  WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS; MEAN AND WOMEN TO HELP WITH A NUMBER OF PROJECTS THAT I HAVE IN MIND, SUCH AS ROUND TABLES AND CHAIRS.  WE ALSO WELCOME ANY CONTRIBUTION TO HELP US OFFSET THE COST OF THESE REPAIRS AND RENOVATION.  THANKYOU FOR YOUR TIME AND GENEROSITY.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="c69eb180.png" border=0 width="235" height="280" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#663399" FACE="Reprise Script" ><U>MONSIGNOR RETAGLIATTA HALL</U></FONT></div> <div> OUR LADY OF GRACE MONSIGNOR RETAGLIATTA HALL WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ACTIVE PARISHIONERS FOR PERSONAL PARTIES AT A MODEST FEE.  THE HALL WIL BE AVAILABEL FOR RENTAL <B>AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2010.</B> IF INTERESTED SPEAK TO FR. GERMAIN.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="beaf6610.jpg" border=0 width="246" height="353" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> FAMILY FAITH / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM</div> <div> Religious Education program for children in public school for the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion and Confirmation starts in September on Saturday at 10am Please register your child as soon as possible, If your are interested in registering your child please contact Deacon Joe Mulryan (718) 652-4817</div> <bR> <div>  </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="94bc3dd0.png" border=0 width="195" height="221" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#CC9900" FACE="Century Gothic" ><B>2009-2010  SCHOOL REGISTRATION</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL NEWS</B></div> <div> Our Lady of Grace school has been and is currently participating in the Cardinals Scholarship program that offers financial assistance for the incoming students.  this program has been renewed for the 2008-2009 school year.  Scholarship information and applications are available in the school office and the website of the Archdiocese.  </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.archny.org/news-events/news-press-releases/?search=scholarships&C=647&I=5053" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.archny.org/news-events/news-p"><U>archdiocese scholarships</U></A>      and      <A HREF="http://www.scholarshipfund.org/nyc/howtoapply.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.scholarshipfund.org/nyc/howto"><U>NYC scholarship funds site</U></A></div> <bR> <div> In addition, Our Lady of Grace School, Pre K(3 yrs old )  thru 7th grade is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year.  Please call the school office during office hours and speak to our helpful staff at 718 547-9954/9955 or leave us your number to get back promptly to you.  Limited scholarships from the Cardinal scholarship fund may also be available to eligible families on a first come first serve basis only for children entering Grade K to Grade 6.  </div> <div> <I><B>Our Lady of Grace is middle states accredited school that follows NYS curriculum / standards and NY Archdiocesan Guidelines.  OLGS also offers an after school program and extracurricular activities.</B></I></div> <div>   <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="970c1c10.png" border=0 width="193" height="193" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> <div> <B>PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS</B></div> <div> <B>The John Cardinal O'Connor learning center is a program for developmentally delayed children ages 8-13.  There are a few openings for the 2009-2010 school year.  This is a Catholic program dedicated to providing an excellent differentiated instructional program.  The students are exposed to a full academic curriculum modified to the goals and objectives of their IEP.  If interested please call Sister Marie Morris @ 212 371-100, ext. 2854</B></div> <div>                                         </div> <div>    </div> <div>      </div> <div> <IMG SRC="bc0cef60.jpg" border=0 width="206" height="246" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">BIBLE CLASSES WITH FR. GERMAIN</div> <div> Jubilee Year of St. Paul / Letters of St. Paul  </div> <div> Saturday's  @ 11am in the Rectory, Bring your own Bible!!!!!</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="a8ea4ec0.png" border=0 width="164" height="236" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#00BFBF" FACE="Antique-Olive" ><B>RCIA </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#339966" FACE="CopperPlate" ><IMG SRC="9206f600.png" border=0 width="111" height="96" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <div> Rcia signifies the rite of Christian initiation for adults" the process by which adults who may never have received baptism or confirmation or communion are properly trained and prepared through instruction and worship not only to receive the sacraments but also to serve in some form of ministry to benefit our people in worship, education or community outreach.  If you have not received these sacraments please inform the staff of the parish.  </div> <div> <B>Interested in becoming Catholic? Or do you know someone who is? RCIA (RITE OF CATECHUMENS OF INITIATION OF ADULTS) is the program for you.  registration has begun; call the rectory for more info.  718 652-4817  RCIA classes are held every Tuesday evening from 7-8pm, at the Rectory, !!!</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>                           <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Arial" ><B> <IMG SRC="afa58ca0.jpg" border=0 width="344" height="458" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> <div> <B>                         </B></div> <div> <B>statue of the blessed virgin mary and the child jesus, home sweet home!!!!!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The big statue of our Blessed Mother and the Child Jesus known as (Misericordia) found a new home here at Our Lady of Grace Parish.  We still need financial assistance to offset the cost of installation.  Please do consider taking a memorial plaque for a loved one both Living and Deceased.  A plaque will be erected with the names of all those memorialied, both Living and Deceased.  Alolemn Mass of dedication will be announced soon.  We are offering memorial slots at $1000.00 each.  This amount can be paid in four installment payments plan of $250.00 each.  Donations towards the installation of the statue is most welcome.  Please be generous.  </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="a627e790.png" border=0 width="126" height="121" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A Special Welcome to our Lady of Grace members of the prayer group of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary</B></div> <div> .</div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="96e90330.png" border=0 width="400" height="307" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FF0033" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="840d6a70.gif" border=0 width="214" height="167" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> <div> HELP BRING THE SACRAMENTAL MASS GIFTS!</div> <div> Would you want to bring the Bread and Wine up the aisle at Sunday masses?  A special list at the rear of the Church is available to sign.  Again this is a result of the dialogue between council committee members and representatives of the parish recently. </div> <div>                                      </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="8d323180.png" border=0 width="291" height="280" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#003300" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="a617e650.png" border=0 width="126" height="101" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <div> " SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY MEETING"    </div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Century Gothic" > </FONT> The main ministry of these parishioners is to visit the<B> </B>sick in the parish for which the parish is most grateful.  "Communion Calls and visits to our sick and home bound parishioners"  Recently, and too often we receive telephone calls at the Rectory requesting Last Rites for an individual who lives near to the Church.  Unfortunately, we then learn that the person has been ailing for a month or more, and the priests were not notified.  We ask that you continue to be the "eyes, ears and heart" of the parish regarding our neighbors who are in need of Spiritual and pastoral guidance.  Thank you to all who informed the Rectory of these corporal works of Mercy, either by telephone, snail mail, fax or in person.  </div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="96f91e60.png" border=0 width="145" height="230" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">    NOTICE FOR UNSOLICITED FLYERS IN CHURCH HALL</B></div> <div> <B>Fliers are being left at the rear of the church or placed on the bulleting board in the vestibule of the church without prior permission of the pastor or staff.  Sometimes there are "chain Letters" urging certain prayers to be offered for certain results of shared with others etc.  a time when we are celebrating a parish celebration.  Thank you for your consideration.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>Parish Council<IMG SRC="973a6c70.png" border=0 width="166" height="199" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></B></div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" >In order to manifest our dedication to "co-responsibility" in making policies for the needs of the parish, we invite all parishioners to any or all "committee " meetings which take place prior to each parish pastoral council meetings.  In this way there is a more personal, sharing of ideas that a written request of discussions at the pastoral council meetings.  here are the times and places for the five committees meetings </FONT></div> <div> when the <B>Committees meet in the RECTORY:</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF6600" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>Spiritual Development Committee</B></FONT><B> </B>-  .</div> <div> <B>Administration/Management Committee</B> -  </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>Christian Service Committee</B></FONT><B>,</B>  </div> <div> - <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CC33" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>Food Pantry</B></FONT><B> </B> </div> <div> - <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#00CCFF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B>Youth Planning</B></FONT>  </div> <div> <B>Education Committee</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" > -  </FONT></div> <div> <B>Parish Activities</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Bookman Old Style" >  </FONT></div> <div> <I>FOR ANY REQUESTS BY AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP, THE INDIVIDUAL OR REPRESENTATIVE OF A GROUP </I><I><B><U>MUST PERSONALLY MEET</U></B></I><I> WITH THE COMMITTEE AT THEIR MONTHLY MEETING. ITS A MORE PERSONAL </I>FOCUS <I>ON OUR COMMUNITY THAN A WRITTEN REQUEST ALONE.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="6df68900.jpg" border=0 width="104" height="144" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                                                                                  </B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#339900" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="3d55c4c0.gif" border=0 width="92" height="76" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT><B>     </B></div> <div> <B>                    MASS INTENTIONS FOR YEAR 2009</B></div> <bR> <div> There are many weekday masses open for intentions for your loved ones to be remembered at mass on their anniversary of death or on their birthday. Once again we plead with those who have deceased loved ones to remember by setting up a specific day at 8am.  Daily or 9am on Saturday.  A Mass in their memory. The stipend for a particular day at 3am during the week, Mon thru Friday is $15 which is the norm  stipend for a mass  What better way to celebrate than participating by your presence or by your remembrance of loved ones at announced masses.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="950f4530.png" border=0 width="244" height="83" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> (for online link, please click here -  ( </B><A HREF="http://www.cny.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cny.org/"><U><B>Catholic New York Online</B></U></A><B> )</B></div> <div> <B>The Catholic New York newspaper available at the rear of the church, you can subscribe to receive biweekly this connection intellectually, liturgically, and socially to the larger church of new York for $24.00 per year.  Subscribe by writing to the "ecclesiastical communications for.  1011 first avenue, New York, NY, 10022</B></div> <div>  </div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1bf695d0.jpg" border=0 width="105" height="93" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#66FF00" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="2a1a8710.png" border=0 width="680" height="113" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   </FONT></div> <div> <I><B> </B></I><I>Volunteers to help in the food pantry are needed.  The food is packaged at 11am on Mondays and distributed at 1 to 2:45pm on Mondays in the church auditorium.  We thank those who have been giving their time to do so these many years now.  Please remember to bring non perishable food with you on the second Sunday of each month! </I></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3f09abc0.gif" border=0 width="154" height="188" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">                                                          <IMG SRC="3f278500.gif" border=0 width="120" height="80" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>NEEDED- SUV OR VAN FOR FOR FOOD  DELIVERY</B></div> <div> <B>Someone with a SUV or van needed for deliveries of food packages to homebound people at your convenience.  Please call the rectory</B></div> <div> <B>If any parishioner finds it difficult to journey here on Sundays because of physical weakness, we want to know so better plans can be made.  The pastoral council deliberated on this last meeting.  homebound people also should be serviced with visits and / or phone calls.  Let us know at the rectory.</B></div> <bR> <div>       </div> <bR> <bR> <div> WANTED CHOIR MEMBERS!!!  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > <IMG SRC="8b7cec40.png" border=0 width="206" height="196" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT>NOTE THIS!!!!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> POSITION OPEN: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass. No others need apply.</div> <bR> <div> PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to carry light musical notes part way across the sanctuary. Must have sufficient vision to see director 20 feet away.</div> <bR> <div> EXPERIENCE: No application accepted from persons who have not sung, hummed, or whistled in the tub or shower.</div> <bR> <div> WAGES: Satisfaction and joy in God’s service.</div> <bR> <div> FRINGE BENEFITS: Social Security--we promise you the security of social fellowship with other members of the choir.</div> <bR> <div> HOURS: Sunday morning, with occasional opportunities for overtime (at above mentioned wages).</div> <bR> <div> VACATION: Missed rehearsals and worship services are primarily a matter of conscience and ability to return the glares and pointed remarks of the director.</div> <bR> <div> RETIREMENT: No particular age, but it is generally determined by prayer, printed notes getting too small, robe too heavy, notes too high, sanctuary too hot (or cold), or organist unable to play the notes you sing.</div> <bR> <div> PLEASE MEET WITH OUR MUSIC DIRECTORS ANDREW  OR ELIZABETH  AFTER MASS!!!!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>MASS REMINDERS!!</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Bookman Old Style" ><B><IMG SRC="74596960.gif" border=0 width="150" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>* A reminder that when we pray the Apostles creed at mass on Sundays, instead of saying "he descended into hell" WE SAY, " HE DESCENDED TO THE DEAD!"  , In addition, JUST BEFORE RECEIVING THE SACRED HOST AT COMMUNION, SOME FORM OF BOW (HEAD IS SUFFICIENT) AND IF RECEIVING IN THE HANDS, PLEASE EXTEND LEFT HAND OVER THE RIGHT HAND OUT FROM THE HEART RATHER THAN THE STOMACH AND PLACE THE SACRED HOST IMMEDIATELY IN TO THE MOUTH! Also</B></div> <div> <B>IT IS PROPER TO GIVE A SLIGHT BOW OF THE HEAD IMMEDIATELY BEFORE RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION.  you MAY RECEIVE COMMUNION EITHER BY OPENING UP YOU HAND (LEFT ABOVE RIGHT) AND THEN TAKING YOUR RIGHT HAND WITH THE host TO YOUR MOUTH; OR RECEIVING ON YOUR TONGUE.  ALL ARE INVITED TO COME FORWARD AT COMMUNION TIME EVEN TO bow and  RECEIVE A BLESSING BY CROSSING YOUR ARMS OVER YOUR CHEST.  ALSO PLEASE, PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES !</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>