26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 25, 2016

Come spend an hour in prayer

2000 Hail Mary’s

Saturday, October 1st

8:00 AM on going to 5:00 PM

Lunch Provided

St. Bonaventure Church

10:00 AM ~

God’s Healing for Georgeann Campbell

12 Noon ~

God’s Blessings for Matthew Francis

Req. The Francis Family

Happy 12th Birthday Anthony O’Daniels

Req. Molokwu Family

In Memory of ~

o Martin Sassou

Req. Matthias Sassou Family

o In Memory of Nesar Khan, Sr.

Req. The Khan Family

5:00 PM ~

Prayers for Peace & Tolerance

Anima Christi Soul of Christ, make Me Holy.

Body of Christ, Save Me.

Blood of Christ, Fill Me with Your Love.

Water from Christ’s Side, Wash Me.

Passion of Christ, Strengthen Me.

Good Jesus, Hear Me.

Within Your Wounds, Hide Me.

Never Let Me Be Parted From You.

From the Evil Enemy, Protect Me.

At the Hour of My Death, Call Me,

and tell Me to

Come to You, That with Your Saints

I May Praise You Through All Eternity. Amen

Catholic High School Fair –

Wednesday, September 28th 6 PM – 8 PM St. John’s

University D’Angelo Ballroom 8000 Utopia Pkway.

Register for TACHS admission test 866-618-2247 or

www.tachsinfo.com also at entrance of church.

Morning Mass – 8:30 AM

Monday – Wednesday – Friday

St. Bonaventure

Tuesday – Thursday

St. Benedict the Moor

Monday: St. Cosmas & St. Damian, Martyrs

Jb 1:6-22/Ps 17:1-3, 6-7/Lk 9:46-50

Mass of Thanksgiving for George Anakhu

Tuesday: St. Vincent de Paul, Priest

Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23/Ps 88:2-8/Lk 9:51-56

Wednesday: St. Wenceslaus, Martyr;

St. Lawrence Ruiz & Companions, Martyrs

Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Ps 88:10-15/Lk 9:57-62

Happy Birthday Michael Abiodun Odofin

Thursday:

Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels

Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Ps 138:1-5/Jn 1:47-51

Friday: St. Jerome, Priest & Doctor of the Church

Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14/Lk 10:13-16

Saturday: St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus,

Virgin & Doctor of the Church

Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130/

Lk 10:17-24

Next Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/2 Tm 1:6-8,

13-14/Lk 17:5-10

Food Pantry Tuesday, September 27th

Please bring acceptable identification &

Shopping bags

Am 6:1a, 4-7/Ps 146:7-10/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31

“My child, remember that you received what was good

during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what

was bad."

Today's Gospel reading is Jesus' parable about a "rich

man," whose name we do not know, and a "poor

man," named Lazarus. The story shows both men

after death, the rich man in torment, and Lazarus

enjoying the comfort that he was deprived of during

his earthly life.

It's important to understand that this teaching does

not imply that having wealth leads to eternal

punishment. Rather, we look at how the rich man

USED his wealth and see there the cause of the

problem. As Jesus says, this man "dressed in purple

garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each

day." Clearly, he had abundant wealth and focused it

all upon serving himself. To further the accusation

against him, all the while "lying at his door was a poor

man ... who would gladly have eaten his fill of the

scraps that fell from the rich man's table." But the rich

man paid Lazarus no heed, and THIS is why he now

suffers. Because he would not deign to "suffer" at all

during his life by sharing his linen clothing or feeding

his poor neighbor covered with sores.

This selfishness became the rich man's SELF-

condemnation. He put himself in torment because he

blatantly disobeyed God's law to love his neighbor.

This challenging parable urges us to examine our own

behavior and ask how WE use our wealth--whatever

size our bank account may be. Are we willing to assist

our neighbors in need? Or do we walk by the poor,

excusing our own comfort? Let us heed Christ's

warning today that such earthly comforts are, in the

long run, short-lived.

Live the Liturgy –

If we believe that we are in a covenant relationship

with God, then we must also accept having a covenant

relationship with our brothers and sisters, especially

the poor, weak, and powerless. We cannot be in the

business of protecting our own self-interest while

overlooking the plight of the less fortunate and those

who are struggling.

Our Sacrificial Giving

to our Parish Together let’s meet our weekly goal of $5,000.00

10:00 AM – 167 - $1,946.00

12 Noon – 102 - $1,409.00

5:00 PM – 26- $292.00

Please consider making your offering to our

parish through our Electronic Funds Transfer

“Parish Pay”

ParishPay is the easiest and most effective way to

give back to our community on a consistent and

supportive basis weekly or monthly.

www.ParishPay.com Diocese: Brooklyn

Our Parish on page 3 Enroll to give!

Generation of Faith

For those who have pledged, Thank You!

Your faithfulness in fulfilling your pledges by

putting it in the collection basket, mailing directly or

online payment at

www.cfbq.org/generations/payments

is appreciated.

If you have not been part of the initiative, be sure to

speak to Father Gordon or fill out pledge cards

provided at entrance of the church.

Making a onetime pledge of any amount welcomed.

The Scholarship Committee needs your help!

There are eight (8) Scholarship Recipients

Tiffany Adams, Taylor Arrington, Kyah Coleman,

Frederick Dawson, Adina DilMohamed,

Chazz Inniss, Elizabeth Marcus, Christopher Wilson

We need your HELP!

Please donate whatever you can and put the

envelope in the collection basket. Thank you!

Faith Formation Classes has Begun!

Registration on going!

St. Bonaventure – 8:30 AM

St. Benedict the Moor – 10:45 AM

Our Theme… The Faith Prayed

Reminder to Parents who children attends Catholic

Schools / Academy’s – while they may be receiving

faith formation in school, they are required &

expected to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation,

Eucharist & Confirmation in their home parish, where

they worship on Sunday’s. If you have a child who is

scheduled to received any Sacraments please contact

Ms. Angela 718-526-0040

Have you been worshipping with us each Sunday

but have not received the Sacraments of Baptism,

Confirmation or Eucharist?

Were you Baptized in another Christian faith and

would like to join in the Communion with the

Catholic Church?

Whatever your circumstance…

you are welcomed here!

The Rite of Christian Initiation for

Adults & Teens

This journey & exploration of our faith is designed to

encourage those who wish to be fully initiated

member of the Catholic Church & also faith formation

for adults/teens who wants to learn more about our

Catholic faith. Please see Debra Hamilton, Carolyn

Isles, Deacon or Angela or fill out form below & we

will be happy to contact you!

Name: _____________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

Tele/Cell #: _____________________________________

Email: _____________________________________

Please drop in collection box

Classes begin Sunday, October 16th

Class Thursday’s 7:00 PM

St. Bonaventure Church Hall

Wear workout clothes, Yoga mat & bring towel

$20.00 per month ● Ages 12 & Above!

Friday, September 30th – 6:30 – 9:00 PM

Disciples’ in Motion GAME NIGHT!

The Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns

Youth Iniative Team presents…

Saturday, October 1st – 8:30 AM

Family Pumpkin Picking Bright Water Farms $35.00

per person children under 1 yr. FREE

Tickets includes: Admission & round trip

transportation *Bring extra money for Petting Zoo &

Pony Rides - Bus departs from St. Bonaventure

Please see Youth Leaders or Ms. Angela

Saturday, October 15th – 7:00 AM

Six Flags – FRIGHT FEST - $85.00

Price includes Breakfast, Transportation, Lunch,

Admission into Park - Mass & Breakfast before

departure from St. Bonaventure

Please see Youth Leaders or Ms. Angela

Please consider donating summer children

clothing & shoes for Ghana &

St. Benedict the Moor Church in Jamaica, WI

Please wash and bag accordingly & put at entrance

of the church. Thank you

Reserve your Seat!!!! We will be joining the Diocese on a

Miriam Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C.

To the Basilica of the National Shrine of the

Immaculate Conception

Saturday, October 29th

To register for this Pilgrimage see

Patrice Gibbs, Denise Francis & Kassandra Wilson

or call the office.

Cost for Pilgrimage Coach Transportation &

Breakfast $65.00 Bring you own lunch