VOCATIONS & CHURCH NEWS
9TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, JUNE 1St 2008
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.archnyvocations.org or www.nypriest.com 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
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A NEW MEMORIAL MARIAN GARDEN
Having examined a number of options, and upon the advice of the Finance council, we have decided to offer memorials to cover the cost of decoration and landscaping the area in front and round the church, rectory and school. The focus of the garden will depend on the beautiful Statue of Our Blessed Mother given to us by Our Lady of Mercy Hospital. A plaque will be erected in the garden with the names of all those memorialized, both Living and Deceased. We are offering memorial slots at $1000 each. Please speak to Fr. Germain if you are interested. This amount can be paid in four installments as payment plan @ $250.00 each payment.
SANCTUARY LAMP:
The Sanctuary lamp by the Tabernacle this week burns in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Dr. Frank Giammartino.
Notes from Fr. GermainThankyou to all our volunteers!!! May God Bless you many fold for giving your time, talent and treasure to help our Parish.
Special Collection EnvelopesFathers Day envelopes will be inserted in the bulletin for those to be remembered at the masses.Happy Father's Day to all our fathers and Grandfathers! Father's Day coming up soon!
Catholic Relief Envelopes are available in the back of the church. Please do drop your envelopes in the collection basket next week. The collected fund will be sent to the Archdiocese for the many services provided by the Archdiocese especially for the poor.
OUR 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 thru 8th grade is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year. 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.
BLESSINGS & CONGRATULATIONS
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL WILL HAVE THEIR 8TH GRADE GRADUATION ON FRIDAY JUNE 13,2008TH MASS @ 9AM. GRADUATION @ 10 AM
OUR LADY OF GRACE SHCOOL WILL HAVE THEIR 8TH GRADE GRADUATION ON SATURDAY JUNE 14TH @ 1PM
OUR PRAYERS AND GOOD WISHES ARE WITH THEM FOR A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE!!!!
UPCOMING PARISH MEETINGS AND EVENTS
FR. GERMAIN ENGLISH BIBLE CLASS: SAT JUNE 14TH @ 10AM IN RECTORYFR. HERRERA SPANISH BIBLE CLASS: SAT JUNE 7TH @ 10:30 AM IN THE CHURCH HALL
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION IN ENGLISH - MONDAY JUNE 2ND @ 7PM IN THE RECTORY
SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY RETREAT - SATURDAY JUNE 21ST, 2008 @ 11AM IN THE CHURCH HALL - ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!!
FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING 7PM IN THE RECTORY
SACRED HEART OF JESUS & IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PRAYER GROUP - FIRST FRIDAY JUNE 6TH FROM 11PM TO 5AM
DINNER DANCE COMMITTEE; A special meeting was held on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008at 7pm in the rectory. Sub committees are now formed for the planning of our upcoming parish diner dance on October 26th, 2008. We know we have many parishioners with different gifts and we are looking forward to your help to make this dance a success. Volunteers are needed to help on the different sub committees. Please call the rectory if interested. The subcommittees are Journal Committee, publicity committee, raffle committee, honorees committee, and the tickets committee.
OLG PASTORAL COUNCIL - DUE TO PROMPT RESPONSE, A LIST OF NAMES WAS SUBMITTED TO OUR administrator, fR. gERMAIN FOR THE SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF POTENTIAL NEW pastoral council MEMBERS FOR 2008-2011 YEAR. the NAME OF THOSE SELECTED AND APPOINTED WILL BE PUBLISHED SOON. THE pastoral COUNCIL IS A CONSULTATIVE BODY ADVISORY BOARD WITH SEVERAL TASKS. TO BE A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY AND MODEL FOR OTHER SOCIETIES, AND PARISH GROUPS. to MINISTER WITH THE pastor REGARDING THE GOOD OF THE parish, TO ASSIST THE PASTOR IN DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING PROGRAMS FOR THE PARISH AND ITS SPIRITUAL NEED AND DEVELOPMENT , AND TO IDENTIFY THE NEEDS FOR THE PARISH FAMILY AND ATTEMPT TO MEET THEM.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / FAITH FORMATION NEWS
REGISTRATION FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009 HAS BEGUN. all CURRENT AND INCOMING STUDENTS FROM FIRST GRADE THRU HIGH SCHOOL ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER. this PROGRAM IS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WHICH PREPARES THEM FOR THE FOLLOWING SACRAMENTS: BAPTISM, FIRST PENANCE, FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION. REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE RECTORY. religious education SESSIONS ARE HELD ON Saturdays IN THE SCHOOL BUILDING FROM September THRU June. for MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY, AND ASK FOR deacon Joseph mULRYAN. registration FEE IS $50 FOR EACH STUDENT AND 60 FOR THE FAMILY OF TWO FOR THE YEAR. THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE. please REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID LATE FEES AFTER August 31 2008.
RCIA 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
* THANKYOU FOR FLAGS ON THE SANCTUARY , 
The Papl Flag display on the sanctuary is donated by the Milone Family in memory of their deceased loved ones Giammartino and the Milone's family. The American Flag displayed is donated by Mable Johnson in memory of Clinton Price and Rachel Hewitt.
A Special Welcome to our Lady of Grace members of the prayer group of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary
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" 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.
PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING PROBLEMS
The John Cardinal O'Connor learning center is a program for developmentally delayed children ages 8-13. There are a few openings for the 2007-2008 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
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.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR YEAR 2008
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.
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
2008 SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration for attending our school in September this year continues. Our schools is proud to serve the neighborhood by offering a quality education to it's children from Pre kindergarten through the 8th grade. Inform your friends about this most important service to the community.
Archdiocese of New York 
Last week we perused the beginning of the history of the Archdiocese of new York, Today we consider some of the history of our parish within the archdiocese of New York. Fr. Victor Bassi was the first pastor here. he opened a store front church on White Plains rd & 226th street in 1924, and then built a lower church on the present site. Now the church hall. On may 26th, 1968 at the 11 am mass the dedication of our present church building took place. The mortgage at the beginning for the new church was 1 million. In 1988 that was cut in half to $500,000. today it is $35,000
All parishes in the Archdiocese are participating in the celebration and campaign to commemorate the 200th anniversary as a diocese.
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.
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. The sacrament of confirmation will be offered this year on Pentecost Sunday, May 23 2007. Preparation is necessary
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 DIRECTORS ANDREW OR ELIZABETH 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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