VOCATIONS & CHURCH NEWS
SUNDAY, 29TH JANUARY 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SACRIFICE
What are we willing to sacrifice our lives for? The priest gives up a family. He gives up his time. He gives up his worldly ambitions.
All out of love for Christ and His people.
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 www.nypriest.com or NY PRIEST CONTACT LINK 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 The world needs heroes!\
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
February, 2nd, 2012: The Presentation of the Lord In The
Temple: Traditionally all the candles which will be used for
the entire year, will be blessed that day. The Mass is called
candle light mass. If you have candles for your home you
may bring them to be blessed.
February 3rd, 2012 Feast of Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr:Blessing of the throat during and after the 8:00AM Mass .
Blessing of the throat during and after the School Mass at
9:00AM.
Blessing of the throat will be offered after all the masses on
Sunday, February 5th.
First Day of Lent: February 22nd, 2012 Ash Wednesday.
Mass Schedule: 8:00AM; 9:00AM OLG School; 10:00 AM
St. Mary School; 3:00PM Service and Ashes; 7:00PM Mass
and Ashes.
April 1st, 2012: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
April 5th, 2012: Holy Thursday, Last Super; 7:00 PM Mass
& Repository.
April 6th, 2012: Good Friday; 3:00PM Passion of the Lord
April 7th, 2012: Holy Saturday; 8:00 PM Easter Vigil
April 8th, 2012: Easter Sunday
Our Lady of Grace Parish Feast Day Mass and Celebration.
Saturday, March 24, 2012 , 12Noon-5:00 PM,
For the last two years we have began a tradition, processing with flags representing
the many nations within our parish community. The following flags will be part of the procession
this year: United States of America, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda,
Cameroon, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ghana,
Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico,
Netherland Antilles, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Spain, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines,
Trinidad & Tobago, U.S. Virgin Islands.
If the flag of the country you are from is not included in the list, please kindly donate a parade size flag
and pole to the rectory no later than Sunday, February 19, 2012
2011 END OF THE YEAR TAX RETURNPlease call the rectory to request your 2011 Tax statement for Tithing
and Donation. Letter for Tax Return Statement will be provided only upon
request. Please call the rectory: 718-652-4817
Black History Month celebrates the deep faith and rich culture of our people of African Descent. It is a national month dedicated to
pray also for African American and African Family. We look forward to having many priests from different parishes for each Sunday to offer mass for us. Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Sunday, February 5th. A bus is leaving from Our Lady of Grace to
St. Patrick Cathedral roundtrip. $13.00 for Adults and $8.00 for children. We will depart at 12:30PM
from OLG Church and arrive for the 2:00PM Mass at St. Patrick’s
Catholic Schools Week at Our Lady of Grace School January 29th - February 3rd
The theme for Catholic Schools Week at Our Lady of Grace School this year focuses on three priorities
in Catholic education: faith, academics, and service. Children are taught faith—not just the basics of
Christianity, but how to have a relationship with God. Students are held to high standards of academic
excellence, and we work individually with students to help each child reach his or her full potential.
And finally Service, the giving of one’s time and effort to help others, is taught both as an expression
of faith and good citizenship. Although there have been some changes to the physical building in
the past 60 years, the character and spirit of Our Lady of Grace School remains the same.
We are proud to announce several events taking place during Catholic Schools Week at Our Lady of
Grace School.
January 29th: 10:00AM School Mass at Our Lady of Grace ChurchJanuary 30th: Helen Keller ChildSight Vision Screening and Glasses Distribution
January 31st: Teacher Appreciation Day
February 1st: School Spirit Day, “Go OLG Jaguars!”
February 2nd: Student Contest Winner is “Principal for the Day” and Open House from 9:30AM- 11:00AM
February 3rd: Career Day
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETINGSATURDAY, JANUARY 28th, 2012
IN THE RECTORY AT 1:00PM
MONSIGNOR RETAGLIATTA HALL:
Our Lady Of Grace Monsignor Retagliatta Hall is available for personal parties at a modest fee. Please
come to the Rectory to make arrangements, or speak with Barbara Caro-West at the
Office 718-652- 4817.
PARISH RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 9:00AM-8:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM
FAMILY FAITH / RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
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
2012 SCHOOL REGISTRATIONOUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL NEWS
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.
In addition, Our Lady of Grace School, Pre K(3 yrs old ) thru 7th grade is now accepting applications for the 2011 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.
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.
PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
The John Cardinal O'Connor learning center is a program for developmentally delayed children ages 8-13. 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
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.
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, !!!
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HELP BRING THE SACRAMENTAL MASS GIFTS!
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.
" SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY MEETING"
The main ministry of these parishioners is to visit the 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.
NOTICE FOR UNSOLICITED FLYERS IN CHURCH HALLFliers 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.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR YEAR 2012
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.
Parish Council
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
when the Committees meet in the RECTORY:
Spiritual Development Committee - .
Administration/Management Committee -
Christian Service Committee,
- Food Pantry
- Youth Planning
Education Committee -
Parish Activities
FOR ANY REQUESTS BY AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP, THE INDIVIDUAL OR REPRESENTATIVE OF A GROUP MUST PERSONALLY MEET WITH THE COMMITTEE AT THEIR MONTHLY MEETING. ITS A MORE PERSONAL FOCUS ON OUR COMMUNITY THAN A WRITTEN REQUEST ALONE.
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
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!
NEEDED- SUV OR VAN FOR FOR FOOD DELIVERY
Someone with a SUV or van needed for deliveries of food packages to homebound people at your convenience. Please call the rectory
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.
WANTED CHOIR MEMBERS!!! 
NOTE THIS!!!!
POSITION OPEN: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass. No others need apply.
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.
EXPERIENCE: No application accepted from persons who have not sung, hummed, or whistled in the tub or shower.
WAGES: Satisfaction and joy in God’s service.
FRINGE BENEFITS: Social Security--we promise you the security of social fellowship with other members of the choir.
HOURS: Sunday morning, with occasional opportunities for overtime (at above mentioned wages).
VACATION: Missed rehearsals and worship services are primarily a matter of conscience and ability to return the glares and pointed remarks of the director.
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.
PLEASE MEET WITH OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR AFTER MASS!!!!
MASS REMINDERS!!
* 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
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 !
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