RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00PM and 1:00PM—5:00 P.M. Saturday-Sunday: Closed Tel. # 718-647-2632 Fax # 718-647-1321 Email: stfortunatachurch@gmail.com SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated in English First Sunday of each month at 12:15 p.m. Arrangements should be made one month prior to Baptism. Children 7 years or older should register for Religion classes. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made with a Priest at least six months prior to wedding date. For Marriage Preparation Program /Information Log on to www.pre-cana.org SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (Confessions) Every Saturday at: 8:30 a. m. and 4:30 p.m. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) Please contact: Director: Sister Norieta Tusi, C.S.JB. Tel. 718-647-2632 EXT. 14

HORARIO DE LA OFICINA: Lunes a Viernes: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00PM and 1:00PM—5:00 P.M. Sábado-Domingo: Cerrada Tel. # 718. 647-2632 Ext. 0 Fax # 718-647-1321 Correo Electrónico: stfortunatachurch@gmail.com SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO Los Bautizos en Español son celebrados el Tercer Domingo de cada mes a las 11:00 a.m. También, Sábados Bilingüe a las 5:30 p.m. Las Inscripciones deben hacerse con un mes de anticipación en la oficina. -Niños de 7 años en adelante deben registrarse en la cateque-sis para poder ser bautizados. SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO Los arreglos deben hacerse directamente con el sacerdote por lo me-nos seis meses antes de la fecha del matrimonio. Para Cursillo Pre-Matrimonial www.pre-cana.org SACRAMENTO DE PENITENCIA (Confesiones) Todos los Sábados a las: 8:30 a.m. y a las 4:30 p.m. EDUCACION RELIGIOSA (CCD) Por favor contactar a: Directora: Sor Norieta Tusi, C.S. JB. Tel. 718-647-2632 EXT. 14

PARISH STAFF/PERSONAL DE LA PARROQUIA Pastor/Párroco: Rev. Jose F. Herrera D.R.E.: Sr. Norieta Tusi, C.S. JB. Pastoral Associate: Sr. Loretta Florio, C.S. JB. Permanent Deacon /Youth Minister: Mr. Rafael Cabrera Retired Deacons: Mr. Osborne Miranda & Dr. Okafor Uzoigwe Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Maria Jorge Bookkeeper: Ms. Phyllis Keenan Maintenance: Mr. Carlos Gonzalez Music Director: Mr. Edward McKenna

NEW MASS SCHEDULE: AS OF 7-1-18/ NUEVO HORARIO DE MISAS: 7-1-18 Sundays/ Domingos:11:00 a.m. (Español) 9:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. (English) Martes: 1:30 p.m. (English-Igbo) 7:30 p.m. (Español)-Sótano • Youth Mass 3rd Sunday of each Month 12:15 p.m. • Monday to Friday /Lunes a Viernes: 8:00 a.m. (English) • First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:00 a.m. (English) and 7:30 p.m. (bilingual) • Saturday/ Sábado: 8:00 a.m. (English) 5:30 p.m Misa Bilingüe 5:30 p.m. (Bilingual) • Catholic Holy Days/ Días de Fiestas Católicas: 8:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. (bilingual) 7:30 p.m Misa Bilingüe

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We are part of BROOKLYN Deanery Nº 6, consisting of the following Parishes: St. Fortunata, Blessed Sacrament, Mary Mother of the Church, St. Michael-St. Malachi, Our lady of Mercy, Our Lady of the Presentation, Our Lady of Loreto, St. Rita and St. Sylvester.

We are also part of Salve Regina Catholic Academy for information please call : (718) 277-9000

TODAY’S READINGS & REFLECTION First Reading — God brought us into this land flowing with milk and honey (Deuteronomy 26:4-10). Psalm — Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble (Psalm 91). Second Reading — The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (Romans 10:8-13). Gospel — Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus was led into the desert for forty days (Luke 4:1-13). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

ALMSGIVING, PRAYER, FASTING, AND TEMPTATION As we begin our season of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, the reading from Deuteronomy reminds us of our duty of almsgiving, that we “set [our offerings] before the Lord, [our] God, [and] shall bow down in [God’s] presence” (Deuteronomy 26:10). The reading from Romans refers us to our prayer, reminding us that “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart . . . For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:8, 13). These are comforting words, and encourage us to ask God for what we need and to aid us in our prayer. Finally, the Gospel of Luke shows us a fasting Jesus, who was tempted as we are, and who knows what it means to be human. Someone once said that temptation arises when you’re tired and weary, and the devil comes along and makes a perfectly reasonable suggestion. Jesus shows us that, with his help, we too can overcome our temptations, reasonable as they may sound. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS Y REFLEXION Primera lectura — Libres de los egipcios opresores, los israelitas muestran su fe ofreciendo al Señor los primeros frutos de su nueva tierra (Deuteronomio 26:4-10). Salmo — Tú eres mi Dios y en ti confío (Salmo 91 [90]). Segunda lectura — Todos los que expresan su fe en Jesús resucitado y confiesan que él es el Señor, se salvarán (Romanos 10:8-13). Evangelio — Jesús fue conducido por el Espíritu al desierto y allí fue tentado (Lucas 4:1-13). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

ORACIÓN, LIMOSNA, AYUNO Y TENTACIÓN A medida que empezamos nuestro tiempo de oración, limosna y ayuno, la lectura del libro del Deuteronomio nos recuerda nuestro deber de ofrecer: “Dejarás los frutos en la presencia del Señor tu Dios, te postrarás ante él” (Deuteronomio 26:10). La lectura de la carta a los romanos nos refiere a nuestra oración, recordándonos que “La palabra está cerca de ti, en tu boca y en tu corazón . . . todo el que invoque el nombre del Señor se salvará” (Romanos 10:8, 13). Estas palabras son reconfortantes, y nos animan a pedir a Dios aquello que necesitamos y nos ayuda en nuestra oración. Por último, el Evangelio de Lucas nos muestra a Jesús ayunando, siendo tentado así como lo somos nosotros y además él entiendo lo que significa ser humano. Alguien una vez dijo que la tentación surge cuando se está cansado y rendido; y el mal viene y hace una sugerencia perfectamente razonable. Jesús no muestra que, con su ayuda, nosotros también podemos vencer nuestras tentaciones, tan razonable como pueda sonar.

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Mass Intention / Intenciones de Misa Saturday, March 9th / Sábado, 9 de Marzo 8:00 a.m.: Purgatorial Society 5:30 p.m.: 1) Angela, Frank and Mary Danisi, The Danisi Family 2) Monica Pascal (2 Years Remembrance), Elena Pascal Sunday, March 10th —First Sunday of Lent Domingo, 10 de Marzo—I Domingo de Cuaresma Second Collection: Black & Indian Missions 9:15 a.m.: 1) Birthday Thanksgiving for Isomofha Akpene,

Parents & Sister 2) Blessings, Guidance & Protection for Frederick

Onyia and Family 11:00 a.m.: 1) Antonia Ramona Diaz (8 Meses de Fallecida), Su Hija 2) Petronila Del Carmen Burdiel, Napoleon

Jiménez e Isidro Jiménez, Agustina Jiménez 3) Nereyda DeFilló (4 Años de Fallecida), Sus Hijas 4) En Acción de Gracias a la Virgen de Guadalupe

y al Divino Niño, Emma Terreros y Familia La Santillan 12:15 p.m.: Special Intention of Maria & George 1:30 p.m.: For the Soul of Juliana and Adolphus Nwachukwu,

Tibias & Basillia Nna Monday, March 11th / Lunes, 11 de Marzo 8:00 a.m.: 1) Sister Claudette (Special Intention), Sr. Loretta 2) Vaina and Alexander (Repose of Their Souls),

Claudette Tuesday, March 12th / Martes, 12 de Marzo 8:00 a.m.: For the Health of the Members of The Bible Group 7:30 p.m.: Spanish Mass in the Church Basement Wednesday, March 13th / Miércoles, 13 de Marzo 8:00 a.m.: Lennox Degale and Catherine Date (In Memory), Judith Degale Thursday, March 14th / Jueves, 14 de Marzo 8:00 a.m.: Sr. Frederick Mary De Pew (Healing), Sr. Loretta Friday, March 15th / The Way of the Cross Viernes 15 de Marzo / Via-Crucis 8:00 a.m.: Percia Villar (4 años de Fallecida), Altagracia Mancebo 7:30 p.m.: Via-Crucis Saturday, March 16th / Sábado, 16 de Marzo 8:00 a.m.: Purgatorial Society 5:30 p.m.: For the Special Intention of Maria & George Sunday, March 17th —Second Sunday of Lent Domingo, 17 de Marzo—I Domingo de Cuaresma Second Collection: Easter Flowers 9:15 a.m.: _________________________________ 11:00 a.m.: 1) Andres Cruz (D), Su Madre Juana Cruz 2) En Acción de Gracias por los 49 Años de

Matrimonio de Juan y Jovita Jiménez 12:15 p.m.: For God’s Blessings to All the Youth in our

Community 1:30 p.m.: For the Soul of Alphonsus Nna, Tibias & Basillia Nna

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT / I DOMINGO DE CUARESMA

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Lent; Rite of Election; Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion; Rite of Sending; Daylight Saving Time begins; Girl Scouting Sunday Monday: Julian Calendar Lent begins Friday: Abstinence

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14;

In Loving Memory Please pray for the repose of the Souls of our Recently Deceased Parishioners and families: Gumercinda Fernandez, Andres Arroyo. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of All the faithful departed, through the

mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

CALENDAR OF SOCIETIES / GROUPS / MINISTRY The African Community Of St. Fortunata Prayer Meeting: Last Friday of every month at 6:30pm in the Church & African English Mass at 7:30 pm in the Church. General Meeting: Last Sunday of every month After 9:15a.m. Mass In the Church basement. Contact Information and Application. President: Tunde Dare: (646)492-4547. Public Relation Officer: Matthew Ozougwu (917)640-6055 Bible Study Class: Coordinator: Sr. Loretta Meeting every Tuesday in the Rectory Basement 8:30 a.m-10:00 a.m. Catechism for Igbo Community Children: Every Sunday at 11:45 a.m. in the Church Basement. CWO: First Sunday of every Month at 2:30 p.m. in the Church Basement. Charismatic Prayer Group: Coordinator: Solomon Mbagwu. Meetings every Saturday in the church Basement at 6:30 pm. Choir: Practice on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. “English” Igbo Community of St. Fortunata: Coordinator: Chibuzo Nweke. 917-642-5828 Meeting second Sunday of every month, in the Church Basement at 3:00 P.M. Knight s of Columbus: Coordinator: Evans Anuforoh Meetings First and Third Friday of the month at 8:00 p.m. in the Church Basement.

Liturgy Group: Coordinator: Dr. Lopez Meetings by convocation every three months. To join please call the rectory. Youth Group of St. Fortunata: Coordinator: George Deschamps Meetings every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. in the Rectory Basement. Calendario de Reuniones de Grupos y Eventos Apostolado Guadalupano: Coordinadora Sra. González Un sábado al mes a la 4:00 p.m. En el Sótano de la oficina. Coro Hispano: Director: Eddie Para integrarse al coro llame a la oficina. Cursillo de Cristiandad: Coordinador: Santiago Rodríguez. Reunión todos los domingos en el sótano de la Iglesia a las 11:30 a.m. Equipo de Liturgia: Coordinadora: Carmen Pérez reuniones cada tres meses. Por convocatoria. Para unirse llame a la Rectoría. Grupo Juvenil: Coordinador: George Deschamps Reuniones todos los domingos en el sótano de la rectoría Renovación Carismática: Coordinadora: Carmen Pérez Reunión todos los martes a las 7:00 p.m. y Misa a las 7:30 p.m. Legión de María: Coordinadora, Matilde. Reunión todos los Miércoles a las 7:00 p.m.

Weekly Offering Report for the Week

We are a Tithing Community following God’s Plan for Giving. The key to understanding how God wants us to give to the Church is found in 1 Corinthians 16:2, “On the first day of the week [Sunday] each of you should set aside whatever you can af-

ford,” In return for the Lord’s generosity. In the last week our people returned to his Church the Following:

Weekly Offering Report for March 10, 2019 First Collection: $3,773.–

Children: $273.- Second Collection: $981.-

“Our weekly offering is one way of saying: we belong to the Lord… and one another. What Does YOUR weekly offering Say? Pray for His guidance THEN renew your commitment to Tithing”.

Sign up Form for Washing of the Feet on Holy Thursday/ Formulario para el Lavatorio de los Pies para el Jueves Santo Name/Nombre:________________________________________________________________________________________ Cell:_________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________________ You will be chosen randomly and a follow up email will confirm your participation.

From the Desk of the Pastor… Dear Sisters and Brothers in The Lord: During this Lenten season 2019 I will be sharing with you

the Spiritual Reflection by POPE FRANCIS.

A TIME OF COMBATE “Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil” Lk 4,1-2

In Jesus’ 40 days of solitude in the wilderness, he confronts Satan and unmarks his temptations and conquers him, Lent is a time of combat! A spiritual combat against the spirit of evil. We place ourselves decisively on the path of Jesus, the road that leads to life. Jesus’ path passes through the desert, the place where the voice of God and the voice of the

tempter can be heard, where our destiny is truly played out life or death. And how do we hear God’s voice? We hear it in his word. For this reason, it is important to now scripture, because otherwise we do not know how to react to the snares of the Evil One. So read the Gospel every day! Meditate on it for a little while, for 10 minutes. And also carry it with you in your pocket or your purse. The Lenten desert helps us to say “no” to worldliness, to the “idols”, it helps us to make courageous choices in accordance with the Gospel and to strengthen solidarity with others.

How might I better rely on Scripture to follow the example of Jesus’ courage to confront evil?

Blessings, Father José Francisco Herrera, Your servant

Del Escritorio del Párroco... Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en el Señor:

Durante esta Cuaresma 2019 les estaré compartiendo las

Reflexiones Espirituales POR EL PAPA FRANCISCO

UN TIEMPO DE COMBATE

“Jesús, lleno del Espíritu Santo, regresó del Jordán y conducido por el mismo Espíritu, se internó en el desierto, donde permaneció por cuarenta días y fue tentado por el demonio”. Lc 4, 1-2

En los 40 días de recogimiento de Jesús en el desierto, confronta a Satanás y desenmascara sus tentaciones, mostrando su señorío sobre él. ¡Cuaresma es un tiempo de combate! Un combate espiritual contra el espíritu del maligno. Nos coloquemos terminantemente en el sendero de Jesús, es el camino que nos dirige a la vida. El sendero de Jesús pasa necesariamente por el

desierto, es el lugar donde la voz de Dios y la voz del tentador pueden ser oídas, es donde verdaderamente se juega nuestro destino de vida o muerte. Pero ¿cómo podremos escuchar la voz de Dios? La podemos escuchar en su Palabra. Por esta razón es importante conocer las Sagradas Escrituras; de lo contrario no sabremos cómo reaccionar ante las asechanzas del Enemigo. Entonces, ¡lean el Evangelio cada día! Medítenlo por un momento, solamente 10 minutos. Y llévenlo en su bolsillo o cartera. El desierto de Cuaresma nos ayuda a decir rotundamente “NO” a lo mundano, a los ‘ídolos’. Que este tiempo nos ayude a hacer decisiones en la línea del Evangelio y a fortalecer solidaridad, sobre todo con los más vulnerables.

¿Cómo podría yo contar de mejor manera con las Sagradas Escrituras para seguir el ejemplo de valentía

de Jesús para confrontar al mal? Bendiciones, P. José Francisco Herrera, Su servidor

VIRTUS TRAINING Attention all employees, volunteers and anyone who has any kind of contact with our children; We will be giving the class: protecting the children of God for Adults (Virtus). On Saturday, March 16th in Santa Fortunata in English at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday March 24th at St Silvestre's Church in Spanish 2:00 p.m. to participate you most register on the website: virtusonline.org. For further information please call the rectory.

ENTRENAMIENTO VIRTUS Atención a todos los empleados, voluntarios y todo aquel que tengan algún tipo de contactos con nuestros niños; estaremos dando la clase: Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios para Adultos mejor conocida como (Virtus). En Santa Fortunata El sábado, 16 de marzo en ingles a las 7:00 p.m. y El Domingo 24 de marzo en la iglesia de St. Silvestre en español a las 2:00 p.m. Para participar usted debe registrarse en la pagina de: virtusonline.org. Para más información llame a la rectoría.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF SOUL, BODY OR SPIRIT /POR FAVOR ORE POR LOS ENFERMOS We kindly request your prayers for the following persons. May God grant them healing and strength/

Oremos por nuestros Enfermos para que el Señor les dé la Salud de Alma y Cuerpo. Gregory Cortez, Ana Berrios, Jubilee Deslouches (Baby), Ezequiel Cintron, Denise Alleyne, Mary

Garcia, Msgr. Paul Jervis, Yvette Vera, Michael St. Hill, Marie Alicea, Josephine Howell, Marilyn Roman, Vicky Gomez, Roni González, Georgina De Jesús, Verna Smith, Iris Ramirez, James Leung, Jose Vazquez,

Carmen Vanderpool, Catherine Henry, Dionisio Rodriguez, Nancy Leon, Jesus De Leon, Jacki Reeves, Freney Bayd, Deacon Okafor Uzoigue, Germain Charles, Pauline Alexander, Veronica Henry, Alvira Waldron, Sylvia Brown, Angel

Baez, Rosalina Carrion, Andre Clarke, Fanny Obi, Darwin Williams, Mary Basile, Jocelyne Mills.

We ask you (and anyone else who is not officially registered as a Parishioner) to please use this form to register. Please give it either to a Priest or put it in the collection basket in order to re-ceive your Church envelopes every month. Mr. and Mrs. or Ms.______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________Apt#_______ City/State______________________________ Zip ____________ Tel. # _________________________________________________ Correction _____________or New Membership______________

Si usted desea estar oficialmente registrado/a como miem-bro en la lista de nuestra parroquia llene este formulario y échelo en la canasta de las colectas, de esa forma quedará inscrito en la parroquia y podrá recibir los sobres para las

ofrendas semanales. Mr. and Mrs. o Ms. _______________________________________ Dirección_______________________________Apt # __________ Ciudad/Estado____________________________Zip ___________ Tel. # ________________________________________________ Corrección ______________ o Nuevo miembro ________________

Pilgrimage to Divine Mercy Shrine The African Community of St. Fortunata invites you to a Spiritual Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 (Divine Mercy Sunday). Departure 7:30 a.m. front of the church (2609 Linden Blvd. Brooklyn, NY 11208 Seats: Adults: $50 p/p. Children: $30. For Seats reservation Please call Mrs. Igwilo: 914-564-7032. Seats would be available on first come first serve basis.

Lenten Regulations: Lent is a time of renewal for the entire Catholic community. It is also a time of spiritual accompaniment as we assist the catechumens and candidates who will be welcomed into communion with the Church during the Easter Season. In order to assist the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn to take full advantage of the Lenten season, our Bishop, Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio wishes to draw attention to the following:

Abstinence – All the faithful who have reached 14 years of age are required to abstain totally from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent. Fasting – All the faithful between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This practice involves limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Light sustenance may also be taken on two other occasions during the day. Easter Duty – After they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, all the faithful are bound by the obligation of receiving Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during the Easter season, unless for a good reason it is fulfilled at another time of the year.

The obligation to observe, as a whole or substantially, the penitential days specified by the Church, is a serious one. Days of penance are not merely individual exercises – they are observed by the whole Church, as the Body of Christ.

Reconciliation Monday: Our diocese will once again celebrate Reconciliation Monday on Apr il 15, the Monday of Holy Week. As in recent years, this initiative provides generous opportunity for the faithful to experience God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. After having reached the age of discretion, members of the faithful are bound to confess once a year grave sins which have not already been absolved.

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