CHURCH OF THE ASCENSIONELMHURST, NEW YORK 11373

Rev. Jovito B. Carongay, Jr. - PastorRev. Kyrian C. Echekwu - Parochial Vicar

RECTORY86-13 55th AvenueTelephone: 718-335-2626FAX#: 718-335-4181Website Address:Email Address: ascensionrcchurch@gmail.com

RECTORY OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Mon. through Friday

Secretaria Bilingue disponible en Inglés y Español por el dia.MASS SCHEDULE• SUNDAYMASSES:• Saturday: 5:00 PM Vigil• Sunday: 8:30, 10:30 AM & 12 NoonLa misa en Español: 1:15 PM

• WEEKDAYMASSES:• Monday - Friday: 7:00, 9:00 AM• Saturday: 9:00 A.M.• HOLYDAY MASSES:• As announced in bulletinBAPTISMSEnglish Baptism: 2nd Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM.English Instruction: Wednesday prior to the Baptism at 7:30P.M. in the Rectory with pre-registration one month in advance ofclassLos Bautizos en Español: Por favor llame a La Rectoria.CONFESSIONSSaturday: 4:00 to 4:50 or by appointmentMARRIAGESPlease call the Rectory office for information and registration atleast 6 months prior to the date of marriage.DEVOTIONSMiraculous Medal Novena: Following the 9:00 AM Mass onMondayASCENSION PARISH CENTER86-37 53rd AvenueParish Center Tel: (718) 335-2626Fax Number: (718) 335-4181FAITH FORMATIONMaria Gallo, DREPlease contact Rectory (718) 335-2626

ext: 13Email ascensionfaithformation1@gmail.comMUSICPeter Roland, Director of Choir/Organist (718) 335-2626

May 6, 2018Sixth Sunday of Easter (B)

Acts 10:25–26, 34–35, 44–48; 1 Jn 4:7–10 or 1 Jn 4:11–16;Jn 15:9–17 or Jn 17:11b–19

There is a painting by Aldo Carpi (1886-1973) showing theVirgin Mary bringing the Baby Jesus to visit the poor. Shedoesnʼt make distinctions. Mary understood that Jesus didnʼtcome just for the rich and powerful but for everyone.

Peter learns this lesson when speaking to Cornelius and hishousehold. Until this time, the apostles were preaching to theJewish people, but when Peter speaks to these Romans, theHoly Spirit comes upon them just as he had upon the Jews.They repent and believe. This for Peter was essential, becauseit showed that Jesus wanted to send his Spirit and teachings toeveryone, not just the chosen race. God doesnʼt showfavoritism.

The same goes for us. Itʼs natural to want to love our own:our family and those sharing our social status, political party,club, school, or parish. But our love has to spread to all peoples,especially those in the most moral, material, and spiritual need.God is love, and those who love show they come from God.

Another element of love is that it is free, wanting nothing inreturn. Recently, while sitting at an outdoor café, a womanwalked up and gave me a small wrapped gift. “I like to give giftsto complete strangers, just to make their day,” she said. What abeautiful gesture.

We should also note that Cornelius accepted Godʼs love, wasbaptized, and began following the Way. He and his family didnʼttake that free love of God for granted. They responded to it injoyful obedience. Godʼs generous love asks for an equallygenerous response.

—Fr. Mark Haydu, LC© 2018 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in USA. Imprimatur: “In accordance with CIC 827, permissionto publish has been granted on August 2, 2017, by Most Rev. Mark S. Rivituso, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Per-mission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary to Church teaching is contained in this work. It does not imply any en-dorsement of the opinions expressed in the publication; nor is any liability assumed by this permission.” No part of this workmay be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken fromNew American Bible,revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. AllRights Reserved.To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call 800-325-9521, or visit Liguori.org.

Please pray for the sick of our parish: Florence Madlambayan, James & Maryann League, Philomena O’Connor, Ann Pryor, Mauro & Ernesto Tan, Jose Panlilio Sr., Lucrecia Panlilio, George, Sandra P. Carvajal, Julissa Martinez, Joenel Codotco,

Consuelo, Gaspar Balsamo, Rosette Au-Yeung, Joel Rivera, Susana Tasayco, Carmen Moredo, Elisa Marquina, Maria Rubio, Joy Himalaloan, James Leung, Elie Fornilda, Clinton & Patricia Panday, John Mavrovick, Janjan Paredes Occena, Kurt Himalaloan.

Please call the rectory, 718-335-2626, (or e-mail ascensionrc@aol.com) to notify us of any names that should remain or be added. The name(s) will remain on the Sick List for (4) weeks unless otherwise informed.

LAST WEEK’S CHURCH OFFERING

April 29, 2018

$5,013.50 - 1st Collection

$1,412.00 - 2nd Fuel Offering

Thank you for your continued support of this Parish.

COLLECTION(S) MAY May 6th -Catholic Relief Services

May 10th -Ascension of the Lord

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY 6, 2018

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday May 5th 5:00 pm Isabella & Manny Lefebvre (L) Sunday May 6th 8:30 am Daniel McBride 10:30 am Ascension Parish Rosary Society (L) & (D) 12 Noon Pattu Hoover 1:15 pm Sean Au-Yeung (L) Monday May 7th– Easter Weekday

7:00 am Rachel Tavaris 9:00 am Luming Ortaliza (L) & Bong Ortaliza Tuesday May 8th - Easter Weekday

7:00 am Patricia O’Donnell 9:00 am Anthony Cassano Wednesday May 9th

– Easter Weekday

7:00 am Errol Fern 9:00 am Stephen Konchalski Thursday May 10th

– The Ascension of the Lord

7:00 am Cesar & Melba Termulo (L) 9:00 am Virginia Ngo (L) 7:00 pm Living & Deceased Members of Dy Kim Pong & Elena Co Dy Friday May 11th

– Easter Weekday

7:00 am Conradino Santos 9:00 am Calixtrato Duero Jr. Saturday May 12th - Ss. Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs; St. Pancras, Martyr

9:00 am Benjamin Gonzales William Boetel Jared & Andrea Soriano (L)

Amelia Parantar (L)

Lady Ciara Eime (L)

Florencia Carpena (L)

Felix Abcede (L)

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

Thursday, May 10th

Holy Day of Obligation

Schedule of Masses:

7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

S A V E T H E D A T E

MAY CROWNING Wednesday, May 9th

7:00 p.m. Mass

Followed by Procession and Crowning

Triduum of Masses for the

Blessed Virgin Mary:

Thursday, May 10th, 11th & 12th at 7:00 p.m.

PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED

Please pray for the following parishioners

who recently passed away.

Keep them and their families in your prayers.

Francisco Perugorria

Susana Tasayco

Eternal rest grant them, O Lord, And let perpetual light

shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

(ACA)

Answer the Call

Ascension Parish’s Goal: $40,711.00

Pledge forms are available in the Church or at the

Rectory, in both English and Spanish.

Remember no gift is too small! Thank you.

Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 6, 2018

Introduction to the Liturgy of the

Day: Last week the word “remain” was repeated

over and over in the second reading and the

Gospel. This week the word is “love.” In both his first let-

ter and his Gospel, John writes “love one another.” It is a

command to all Jesus’ disciples, from the apostles at the

Last Supper to all of us gathered around the table of the

Lord today. To love each other as we are loved by God is

what we are all called to do.

Introduction to the Liturgy of the Word: Today the focus of the readings is on others. Peter preached

to the Gentiles, people outside the Jewish community, and

was surprised that the Holy Spirit came to them as well.

John writes that we are to love one another as God loves us.

In the Gospel, Jesus challenges his disciples to love one an-

other as he loves them, that is, with a self-sacrificing love.

This, truly, is the love that we are called to have for others.

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MEMORIALS May 6th– May 12th

Altar Bread and Wine has been donated in Loving Memory for: LUIS BORDA (D)

Sanctuary Lamp will burn in Loving Memory for: EMIL SOKOL (D)

Altar Candles will burn in Loving Memory for: PABLO AYALA (D)

Paschal Candle will burn in Loving Memory for:

DEVANEY & McBRIDE FAMILIES (D)

Requested by: Nora Devaney

Memorials are available, kindly contact Rectory Office.

ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS in the Lower Church Hall

Rosary Society Sun. 05/06/18 after 10:30 a.m. Mass

Couples for Christ Sun. 05/06/18 2:00 p.m. L.C.

Zumba Mon. 05/07/18 7:00 p.m. L.C.

Spanish Prayer GroupTues. 05/08/18 7:00 p.m. L.C.

Zumba Wed. 05/09/18 7:00 p.m. L.C.

Spanish Choir Practice Wed. 05/09/18 8:00 p.m. L.C.

Diocesan Choir PracticeThurs. 05/10/18 8:00 p.m. L.C.

Zumba Fri. 05/11/18 6:30 p.m. L.C.

Encountered Couples Fri. 05/11/18 7:30 p.m. L.C.

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Every Wednesday there will be a Novena for Our Lady of Perpetual Help after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Every First Wednesday of the month there will be a 7:00 p.m. Mass in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

FIRST FRIDAY JUNE 1 Vocations Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after 9:00 a.m. Mass.

DEVOTIONS TO: OUR LADY OF FATIMA THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS

THE BLACK NAZARENE First Friday, June 1, 2018 Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Celebration at 7:00 p.m.

2000 HAIL MARY’S

Lower Church Hall June 2 2018. Every First Saturday of the Month at 8:00 a.m. followed by 9:00 a.m. Mass. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 2000 Hail Mary’s will resume until 4:00 p.m.

OUR LADY MARY MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACE

Second Saturday of the month, May 12, 2018. Recitation of the Holy Rosary immediately after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

CEBUANO MASS Every First and Third Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m.

May 6 and May 20

LITURGY OF THE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. The group gathers in the front pews on the Tabernacle side.

ASCENSION PARISH ROSARY SOCIETY

Next Meeting: May 6, 2018

The Rosary Society gathers at the 10:30 a.m.

Mass on the First Sunday of the month.

Meeting and fellowship in the lower Church

immediately following the Mass.

All ladies and men are welcome.

SPANISH PRAYER GROUP

Meet: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Church.

All are invited.

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL Reunión: martes a las 7:00 p.m. en el sótano de la Iglesia.

Todos estan invitados.

READINGS FOR

Seventh Sunday of Easter

May 13, 2018

Acts Matthias is chosen for apostolic ministry,

1:15-17 taking the place of Judas.

20a, 20c-26

Psalm “The Lord has set his throne in heaven.”

103

1 John “We have come to know and believe in the

4:11-16 love God has for us.”

John That they may be one just as we are one!

17:11b-19

LECTIO DIVINA

To enhance the knowledge, understanding, and prac-

tice of Lectio Divina. Praying of the day’s Gospel

and Centering Prayer will be the structure of each session. Meeting Dates 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month

Rectory Basement from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Due to vacation and Holiday schedule Lectio Divina will

not meet in May.

They will resume on June 11th & June 25th.

I have called you by name, you are mine” Isaiah 43:1

Is God calling you? Do you want to learn more about the Catholic Faith? Are you interested in becoming part of our Catholic family?

The RCIA Process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process by which those interested in becoming a Roman Catholic Christian learn about our faith. Through interviews, classes and discussions, adults are prepared to accept the challenge of our baptism and encouraged to live the message and teachings of Jesus Christ. The RCIA process is also for those Catholics who have not been educated in our faith and have not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Communion.

If you, or some one you know is interested in determining if God is calling you to be part of our faith community, please contact the Rectory office at 718-335-2626 to set up an appointment with one of our Priests.

FAITH FORMATION

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Faith Formation Classes are held on Sundays

from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Parish

Center followed by the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The

classes run from September through May.

A new registration form MUST be completed for all present

students as well as new students to attend our program. Par-

ents must bring the following documents when registering:

-Baptism Certificate

-Birth Certificate if child/ren is not baptized;

-If a child attended Religious Education classes at another

parish a transfer letter is required.

For more information about registration of if you would be

interested in volunteering for the Faith Formation Program,

please contact Mrs. Maria Gallo, DRE at 718-335-2626 Ext.

13 or e-mail at ascensionfaithformation1@gmail.com. Reg-

istration is at the Rectory during office hours.

Para información en Español sobre Educación Religiosa

para niños o adultos favor de llamar a la

Oficina Parroquial al 718-335-2626

durante el horario de día.

FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR

May 6 - Class 8:30 a.m. –10:15 a.m.

followed by Mass 10:30a.m.-11:30 a.m

May 13 - NO FAITH FORMATION CLASS

MOTHER’S DAY

May 20 - Last day of Faith Formation Class

PENTECOST SUNDAY

BIBLES

Bibles are available at the Rectory Office. A

$5.00 donation will be appreciated. Thank you.

BIBILIAS EN ESPAÑOL Disponemos de Bibilias en español en la Oficina Parroquial.

Una donación de $5.00 sera agradecida. Gracias.

ASCENSION CHURCH FLEA

MARKET

Sunday, May 13th Sponsored by the Spanish Community

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

All proceeds from the flea market will benefit the Church.

For more information or if you would like to volunteer,

please call: 917-287-2788

IGLESIA LA ASUNCIÓN FLEA MARKET

domingo 13 de mayo Patronizado por la Comunidad Hispana

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Recaudación para la Parroquia

Para más información sobre donaciones o ser voluntario,

llamar al: 917-287-2788

ROSARY MAKING MINISTRY

Meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at

6:30 p.m. in the lower Church. All are welcome.

- - - * * * - - - MINISTERIO DE HACER ROSARIOS

Reunión el primer y tercer jueves del mes a las 6:30 p.m.

en el sótano de la Iglesia. Todos son bienvenidos.

PARISH REGISTRATION

All persons/families should be registered in the

Parish. Registering for the parish not only makes

you more a part of the family of Ascension Church it gives a

chance for you and your family to be counted.

Registration forms are available at the entrance of the

Church and at the Rectory Office. Kindly fill out the form

and leave at the Rectory Office or in the collection basket.

Thank you.

REGISTRACIÓN PARROQUIAL

Todas personas/familias deberán de estar registrados en la

Parroquia. El registrarse le dará una oportunidad de ser

miembros de la familia de la Acensión y ser contados.

Los formularios de Registración están disponibles en la en-

trada de la Iglesia y en la Oficina Parroquial. Favor de lle-

nar el formulario y devuelvalo a la Oficina Parroquial o en

la colecta. Gracias.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

October 4 - October 15, 2018 (12 days)

Fr. Jovito Carongay is hosting a pilgrimage to the Holy

Land, Israel and Jordan. The trip costs $3,789.00 per person

and includes round trip airfare from JFK, hotels and meals.

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