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Our Lady of the
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
WELCOME TO OUR PARISH! We hope you have felt at home in our church this weekend. Please feel free to join us as often as possible, you are most
welcome. Church is open daily until 5pm.
Rectory Office: 34-24 203 Street, Bayside, NY 11361-1152 PH: (718) 229-5929, Fax (718) 229-3354 www.olbs-queens.org Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm, 6:30pm-8:30pm; Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday: 9am-1pm We are served by:
Rev. Robert J. Whelan, Pastor Ext. 124 [email protected] Rev. Mark Matthias, Parochial Vicar Ext. 118 [email protected] Rev. Vincent J. Gallo, Weekend Assistant (Pastor Emeritus of St. Pancras Church, Glendale) Rev. Bryan J. Carney, Resident Ext. 120 (Chaplain - Flushing Hospital) Mrs. Joan Kane, OLBS Catholic Academy Principal 34-45 202 Street, Bayside, NY 11361-1152 (718) 229-4434 Office www.olbsacademy.org Sr. Carla Lorenz, PBVM, Dir. of Religious Education (718) 225-6179 [email protected] Mrs. Jean Marie Kessel, Secretary Deacon Ernesto Avallone - [email protected] Deacon William J. Molloy - [email protected] Mrs. Kathleen Giuliano, Youth Ministry Ext. 121 - [email protected] Mr. Michael Martinka, Director of Music Ext. 117 [email protected] Mrs. Jane Brunhuber, Secretary Ext. 110 [email protected] Mrs. Linda Farrell, Bookkeeper Ext. 115 [email protected] Receptionist, During Office Hours, Ext. 111
DAILY MASSES: Monday - Friday: 7am, 9am, Saturday 9am
Public Holidays: 9am only
WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday: Vigil 5pm Sunday: 8am, 10am, 12noon
Holy Days: As Announced in Bulletin/Website
Confessions: Sat.: 4pm - 4:45pm or by appointment Sacrament Information: See inside front cover
December 25, 2016
S-24th 9am Maureen Flood (Peggy Devine) 4pm, 6pm, Midnight Christmas Spiritual Intentions Su-25th 8am, 10am, 12pm Christmas Spiritual Intentions M-26th 7am M/M George M. Brust (Catherine Brust) 9am Lillian & Wm. J. McLoughlin (Mary McLoughlin) Tu-27th 7am Edmond Orlowski (Orlowski Family) 9am Michael Coyne (Eileen Coyne) W-28th 7am Philip Caputo (M/M Anthony Caputo) 9am Rudolph Basacchi (M/M LaFranca) Th-29th 7am John Stack (Sheila McGuire) 9am Jim & Mary McLoughlin (Betty McLoughlin) F-30th 7am Rosemary McGurk 9amVincenzo DiCarlo (Laura Di Carlo) S-31st 9am Herman (Mike) Schmid (Patricia Bell) 5pm Daniel & William Sepulveda (Maria Rodriguez) William Rendall Louis Anastasi (Patricia Clarke) Dear Parishioners, As we again come to celebrate the birthday of our dear Lord Jesus, we thank God for sending His Son to us, ultimately to give His life on the cross so that we again can achieve Heaven that had been closed to us because of the sin of Adam and Eve. As we celebrate this Holy Season, we thank God for living in this country where we can celebrate our religion freely. May God bless each of you in the Parish of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, priests, religious and laity and may all know the love of God in Christ Jesus, Our dear Blessed Mother, and St. Joseph, her wise spouse. Blessed Christmas. Msgr. Vincent Keane
Dec 2016 Mass Intentions—(Gift of)
Rev. Msgr. George T. Deas, Pastor Emeritus (not in residence)
“Please pray for the sick…”
Dec. 25, 2016-p2
Sacraments and Prayer Eucharistic Adoration: Mondays: 7:30pm-8:20pm (use 203rd St. entrance) Fridays: Begins after 9am Mass and ends at 10:30am. Baptism: Instruction classes are held on the last Saturday of each month in the rectory at 11 AM. Parents should call the rectory to make arrangements before they attend the class and bring with them a copy of the child’s birth certificate. Baptism is administered on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 1:30 PM.
Confession / Reconciliation: Saturday: 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM or by appointment with one of the priests.
Marriage: A couple must come to the rectory to make ar-rangements for their wedding at least six months in advance of their proposed wedding date. Please call the rectory to make an appointment. Marriage preparation (Pre-Cana) is avail-able directly through OLBS as well as through the diocese. Please contact Laura (718 352-9247) or the rectory for informa-tion on the OLBS program. For information on the diocesan program, please log on to www.pre-cana.org
Anointing of the Sick: One of the priests should be called as soon as there is a sign of serious illness.
Communion of the Sick: Anyone who cannot attend Mass because of illness may receive the Eucharist at home on a regu-lar basis. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist the priests in this ministry. Please call Agnes, Communion of the Sick Coordinator, at 718 631-4793, or the rectory.
Cenacles of Life: Mondays 7:30pm - Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration; and Saturdays at 8:15am Rosary in the church.
Rosary: Monday thru Friday after 9am Mass
Liturgy of the Hours: Monday to Friday before 9am Mass.
We are a Ti th ing Parish
Please Pray for our Deceased
Theresa Scazo, Bernard Dugan, Bernard Helldorfer, Angela Raggi
Rosa Castaldo Fay Costa Donna Craig Linda Mulryan Fran Peluso Mary Roy Marie Rowland Casimir Visminas
Ben Bletsch Elvira Candela Eva Ditaranto Joseph Doherty Msgr. Mahoney Theresa Mullan Peggy Wall
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Are you a young adult (20s and 30s) looking for ways to serve your community and connect with like-minded people? Like us on Facebook: OLBS YAM - E-mail [email protected].
Maureen Carragher Anne Christina Helen Furey Neil King Mary Sathue Marie Sheil Lou Tirella
CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONS
Gift of In Memory of McGovern Family Philip McGovern & Liz Hagenson Patrick & Sheila McGuire Stack & McGuire Families Rose McInerney Jack McInerney Loretta McKeown Loretta & William McKeown Loretta McKeown Agnes & Rudy Karbee Betty McLoughlin Jim & Mary McLoughlin M/M Peter McNally Dec’d. Mbrs Hurley & McNally Fam. Richard Mendonca - Margaret Molloy Joseph & Elizabeth Molloy Judith Morrissey Margaret Munoz, Alicia Jean Hraber, Peggy Sofia Judith Morrissey Charlotte A., James J. & James E. Morrissey M/M Edward Mullaney Edward J. Mullaney Maria Murljacic - Irene Murphy Michael Murphy M/M James Muskopf Dorothy E. & John F. Muskopf Edith L. & Donald E. O’Brien John F. Muskopf, Jr. Andrew Mussalli George Mussalli M/M Patrick Whalen Nelson - Diane O’Connor O’Connor, Cordo & Culoseo Fams. Patrick & Mary O’Connor O’Connor & Murphy Families M/M Robert O’Connor - Timothy O’Leary Margaret O’Leary Mrs. J. O’Rourke John & Barry O’Rourke Emily O’Sullivan John O’Sullivan Elizabeth Papagno Papagno Family M/M George Pappas - M/M Michael Passalacqua - M/M Frank Peranio - James Petro Petro & Caslin Families Carmela Piscopo - Ellen Quirke - Marie Randazzo J. Randazzo & Basacchi Families James Raymond Joseph & Jane Foran & William & Lillian Raymond M/M Michael Reilly Dec’d. Mbrs Doerge & Reilly Fam. M/M William Rendall - M/M Edward Rice William & Alice Synnott Mrs. John Rice Peter Rice Joseph Ricketts - M/M Giuseppi Rinaldi - Gladys Rivasplata -
MOMMY AND ME
Thursday, 1/5, 9:30am, auditorium Parish Book Club
Please join us on Tuesday, January 31st at 7 pm in the Mary Mullaney Room—church basement. Come prepared to discuss The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah. This epic novel of love and war spans the 1940s to the present as it exposes the secret lives of those who live in a small French town. Join us for great discussion, fellowship and friendship.
THANK YOU FOR MEMORIAL GIFTS Altar Bread & Wine
In Memory of Herman (Mike) Schmid Gift of (M/M Michael Reilly)
Sanctuary Candle In Memory of H. J. Callahan
Laudato Si-Care for our Common Home by Pope Francis
Find out more about Climate Change . Visit Catholic Climate Covenant web site, or Clean Power Plan web site (Environmental Protection Agency). Altar Servers Sat., 12/31 5pm: Tim Flaherty, Dylan Rendall, Gabriella Celano Sunday, 1/1 8am: Andrei Musat, Camille & Isabelle Henri 10am: Serena Bazile, Camille & Isabelle Henri 12pm: Jack Mulvey, George Arnold, Kaitlym Ferenc
Dec. 25, 2016-p3
Big Bucks—Bingo * New Schedule * Jackpot Is $1,000!
$2,050 in prizes every 1st Friday (1/6) (or 2nd Friday if 1st Friday is a 3-day weekend)
1st game starts at 7pm Team 4will work on Friday, 1/6/17 *
If you can volunteer, please call 718 229-5929 ext: 110
CHRISTMAS FLOWER DONATIONS Gift of In Memory of M/M Richard Robilotta - M/M Salvatore Romano - M/M A. Rosselli Rosselli & Trapani Families M/M Nello Rubinic Rubinic & Radoslovich Families J. & J. Ruocco - Mrs. Thomas Ruscillo Thomas Ruscillo and Anna & Alfred Nostro Mrs. Santa Saputo Leonardo Saputo John Scagliola - Anthony & Angelina Scarola Antonio & Maria Scarola and Esther DePaola Elizabeth Sessa Alfonso & Margaret Sessa Norma Schlesinger - Josephine Schuck Robert Schuck Mrs. Thomas Shields Thomas Shields Mrs. Thomas Shine Connors & Shine Families Millie & Dom Simonelli Ciolfi, Gorzio, Lenoci & Simonelli Families Marion Sodaro - Elizabeth Sommer James Sommer Thomas Stolz William J. Stolz Margie Tatti Sal P. Tatti, Sr. M/M Joseph Traver Deceased-Blaser & Evelyn & Traver Barbara Speedling Peter McEntee Barbara Stanzione Josephine & Matthew Viola M. Tuite Evelyn Tuite M/M James Tully Mulligan & Doherty Families M/M Thomas Trufelli Harry Furey M/ Thomas Trufelli M/M Alfred Trufelli Anthony Valeri Italo & Dora Valeri M/M Louis Velez Andrew C. Giovanniello Norina Veltri Albo Veltri Anthony Visminas - Ann Vitale - M/M Herbert VonDerLinn Deceased Schmitt & Von Der Linn Families Mr. Kevin Ward - Frank Weber Edna & Frank Weber Bernard Wicelinski Joan Wicelinski Rosalie Winslow Lawrence Winslow M/M John Wrzesc - M/M John Young Clabby & Young Families Pataraicia Zaccone Herman (Mike) Schmid
(will be continued in next week’s bulletin)
Respect Life Committee: The Respect Life Com-mittee wishes the parishioners of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacra-ment a very Merry Christmas!!! CTC (Catholic Teen Community) News
Interested in meeting new people? Planning outreach projects? Sharing your faith? All high school students are welcome to join us (CTC) on Monday nights - 7-8:30pm in the convent basement (202nd St side)! For info call Mrs. Kathleen Giuliano - 718 229-5929 x-121
TEEN CLUB MEETING Wed., 1/4, 7-8:30pm, in the gYM
Irish Dancing Tues., 1/3, 4:45pm cafeteria - Thurs., 1/5, 5:30pm, cafeteria Call 347 804-5464 for information.
SENIOR CITIZENS MEETING Wednesday, 1/4, 12-4pm, parish center
(Elevator Entrance to Lower Level) BRIDGE TO LIFE
Pregnant? Worried? Need Help? Call Bridge
to Life—718 463-1810 - All calls are confidential.
Dec. 25, 2016-p4
Armed Forces Prayer List If you would like prayers requested in the bulletin for a loved one in the Armed Forces, please call the rectory at ext: 110. Jason & Allison Carter, Conor Crosby, Sheldon Diaz, Eric Hauser, Lieutt. Heather O’Donnell, Michael McHugh, Catherine McManus, Jennifer & Michael Minnick, Adam Mohler, Capt. Andrew Pesature, Lieut. Daniel Pesature, Robert Rendall, William Rendall, Shawn Smith, Major Vidhi Persaud, Bryson Ciampa, USMC, Luke Mixon, Rct. Sergio Geico, USMC, Paul Chapman, Lieut. Gavin White, 1st Lieut. Richard Dolan, 1st Lieut. Joseph (J.C). Alessandro, 1st Lieut. Thomas McDowell
Please visit: www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Msgr. Flood’s Address: Bishop Mugavero Residence, 7200 Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston, NY 11362
718 965-7300 x-3029
In Christ, Father Bob
Dear Parishioners, Christmas—“that time of year when the world falls in love.” Fall in love again with the Child who came down to earth to share our humanity, and through His death gave us all the gift of eternal life. Hear the music of this blessed season with renewed joy. From the angels’ first “Glory to God in the Highest” to a young child’s first attempt to “Silent Night,” let the world Resound with songs of praise. Reach out to those in need - physical, financial or spiritual. May every stocking be filled with gifts of Christ’s mercy, peace, health, and love. Invite a friend to come to Mass on Christmas. Welcome all those who have been estranged from the Church with open arms and the certainty that they have “come home.” Seek the comfort of Christ’s love in the Eucharist and share a quiet moment of reflection in thanksgiving for all His many gifts. Take this opportunity to make Christ and His undying love for us the center of this holy season and every day of the New Year to come.
2016 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS MASSES
Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24th
4pm Family Mass - 6pm Vigil Mass
Midnight Mass (Carols begin 11:30pm)
CHRISTMAS DAY - Sunday, December 25th
8am, 10am and 12 noon Masses
NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE Confessions: Saturday, December 31st at 4pm
MASSES
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Saturday, New Year’s Eve, December 31st - 5pm Mass
Sunday, New Year’s Day, January 1st
8am, 10am and 12 noon
Dec. 25, 2016-p5
In Christ, Father Mark
Capital Campaign Monthly Report Capital Campaign Results to Date
Number of Pledges/Gifts: 340 Amount Pledged: $1,695,625
Amount Paid To Date: $474,179 Delinquent: $11,856
The redemption phase of pledges continues with great success. Thank you for your timely payments. Should you need to adjust your schedule for any rea-son, please speak with Fr. Bob so that we are aware. From the initial payments received, our Annual Catholic Appeal goal of $93,090 was paid off. Now we share 50% of payments received with the diocese until our campaign goal is satisfied. That means we now have about $190,544 available to us for our pro-jects. Permits are being secured to begin work on the two small parking areas and we hope to be able to com-plete the larger parking lot/playground this summer. The church roof will then be replaced the following year, in 2018. We will not have sufficient funds at that time but will need to borrow from reserves and pay ourselves back as pledges are fulfilled. Thank you again for your generous support. New pledges are welcome. OLBS ALUMNI SAVE THE DATES
Get together following 5pm Mass...May 6th all years; April 29th class of '67s 50th Reunion! OLBSReun-
Catholic Charities Collection - 12/25/16 The revenue from this collection supports programs and services provided by Catholic Charities that have literally transformed the lives of so many of our neighbors. Catholic Charities is one of the largest faith-based providers of affordable housing in the coun-try providing housing units for the elderly, homeless, disabled and low-income families, and special needs housing.
STEWARDSHIP — A way of life TITHING: God’s plan for giving…
We recognize some of the good deeds by the children in our par-ish: Juliana, Gr. 1, cleaned her room 2015 12/18 4th Sunday of Advent 2016 $ 8,155.00 Collection $ 7,672.00 $ 2,973.50 Faith Direct $ 3,098.00 912 Attendance 747
From the Pastor’s Desk….
In Christ, Father Bob
Dec. 25, 2016-p6
Did You Know...?
Sunday Mass Presiders: Dec. 31st-Jan. 1st schedule is subject to change - (in parentheses will preach)
Around the Diocese *Catholic Charities Bayside Senior Center: 221-15 Horace Harding Ex- pressway - 718 225-1144—FREE! *Retreats at Bishop Molloy Retreat House: 718 739-1229. *Diocesan Pre Cana Information: Visit www.pre-cana.org *Adult Services: 718 229-7320 & 225-1144 - Catholic Charities affiliate. *Relief for Homeless Families: Call Catholic Charities at 718 674-1000 or 929 234-3036. *Leisure Club: American Martyrs - Thursdays 11—3pm 718 479-9479. *
PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA Please join us on celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima July 31st to August 9th, 2017. This pilgrimage will also include Porto, Lisbon & Santiago de Compostela. Price per person is $3,099. Please contact "Achille" or "Gina" at A & G Peace Tours Inc. at 718-423-5077 for more information." Fr. Mark Matthias will be joining us as our Spiritual Di-rector. Thank you!
THANK YOU Thank you for your many good wishes this Christmas.
DYNAMIC CATHOLIC Teens and Adults!
EWTN (460 on Time Warner / 285 on Verizon) Thursdays 5:30-6pm with Matthew Kelly or
Google: Decision Point Confirmation Program Dy-namic Catholic - then click on “View Program”
RECTORY OFFICE
The Rectory Office will be closed on Christmas Day and Monday, December 26th.
Mass Scripture Readings—Dec. 25, 2016 Readings for weekday Masses are available on the homepage - Mon., St. Stephen, The First Martyr; Tues., St. John, Apostle and Evangelist; Wed., The Holy Innocents, Martrys; Thurs., Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; Fri., The Holy Fam-ily of Jesus, Mary and Joseph; Sat., Seventh Day within the Oc-tave of the Nativity of the Lord
Fr. Whelan Fr. Matthias Fr. Gallo Fr. Whelan
Saturday, 12/31 Sunday, 1/1
5pm 8am 10am 12pm
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is about a jealous critter, posing as Santa Claus, who steals all the gifts set aside for children. A little girl spies the theft; the rest of the children, undaunted by their loss, celebrate Christ-mas anyway. There are all sorts of Grinches who steal Christmas. Just think of the moves to call it “Xmas” or of Christ-mas stamps without the Madonna and Child. Less overtly, we are treated to phrases like “Happy Holi-days” and “Season’s Greetings.” In a way, that’s robbery. After all, the only reason we are celebrating is a baby whose birth changed the course of history. Wishing you a blessed Christmas as you celebrate the birth of your Savior!
Words of Life! “What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:3-4, NABRE © 2010 CCD. Used with permission. Copyright © 2016, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved.
VOLUNTEER PARTY The invitations to our annual volunteer party have been mailed out. Please remember to rsvp. Notify Jane at the rectory of any errors or omissions.
FAITH DIRECT In this season of Advent, we are continuously preparing ourselves for the celebration of Christ's birth. Why not help our own parish prepare for the coming new year by signing up with Faith Direct? By supporting Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament through Faith Direct, both you and our parish can save some time and peace of mind this holiday season. Already using Faith Di-rect? Don't forget to add your Christmas or End-of-Year contributions to your account. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NY339. Thank you for your con-tinued support of our parish family!
Sun., Jan. 1 Nm 6:22-27 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:16-21
Fr. Deas
