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 12:00 noon 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 10:30 a.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 : 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 • 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 — I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. (Wisdom 7:7-11). Psalm — Fill us with your love, O Lord, and we will sing for joy! (Psalm 90). Second Reading — Indeed the word of God is living and effective (Hebrews 4:12-13). Gospel — It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God (Mark 10:17-30 [17-27]). 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. WORDS OF WISDOM The spirit of wisdom, as we discover in today’s first reading, comes to those who pray for her. Wisdom, like the word of God, carries a message of consolation as well as of great challenge. The Letter to the Hebrews tells us that the word of God, infused with the wisdom of God, is “sharper than any two-edged sword.” We cannot shrink from the wisdom of God, or from the word that has the power to penetrate our hearts and minds. Jesus, the living word of God, the embodiment of wisdom, has strong, deeply penetrating words for the rich young man who comes to him seeking answers to his most profound questions. Just when the young man thought he had done enough to fulfill God’s commands, more was asked of him. This is no less true for us. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. LECTURAS Y REFLEXION DE HOY Primera lectura — El don más preciado que podemos pedir y poseer es la sabiduría (Sabiduría 7:7-11). Salmo — Sácianos, Señor, con tu bondad; para que nos llene la alegría (Salmo 90 [89]). Segunda lectura — La palabra viva de Dios penetra hasta las profundidades más recónditas de nuestro ser (Hebreos 4:12-13). Evangelio — Aquellos que han dejado sus posesiones a causa de Cristo y su Evangelio recibirán en herencia la vida eterna (Marcos 10:17-30 [17-27]). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. PALABRAS DE SABIDURÍA Hoy aprendemos en la primera lectura que el espíritu de la sabiduría llega a los que lo invocan. La sabiduría, como la Palabra de Dios, lleva un mensaje de consuelo y a la vez constituye un gran desafío. La carta a los hebreos nos cuenta que la Palabra de Dios, que está empapada con la sabiduría de Dios, es “más penetrante que una espada de dos filos”. No podemos acobardarnos ante la sabiduría de Dios ni ante la palabra que tiene el poder de penetrar nuestro corazón y mente. Jesús, la Palabra viva de Dios, la encarnación de la sabiduría, le dice cosas fuertes y muy penetrantes al joven rico que acude a Jesús en busca de respuestas a sus dudas más profundas. Precisamente, cuando el joven pensaba que había hecho lo suficiente para cumplir los mandamientos de Dios, se le exigió más. Lo mismo sucede en nuestro caso.

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Mass Intention / Intenciones de Misa Saturday, October 13th, / Sábado, 13 de Octubre 8:00 a.m.: 1) Purgatorial Society 2) Charlie Johnson (Birthday Remembrance),

Nellie Johnson 5:30 p.m.: Louis Castro & Miguelina Colon (D), The Castro Family Sunday, October 14th —28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Domingo, 14 de Octubre –XXVIII Domingo del Tiempo

Ordinario Second Collection: Help Defray Expenses 9:15 a.m.: Suzie Okoh (Quick Recovery) 11:00 a.m.: Petronila Del Carmen Burdiel, Isidro y

Napoleon Jiménez (Ds), Agustina Fernandez 12:15 p.m.: Miguel Torres (1st Anniversary

Remembrance), Bibi 1:30 p.m.: ________________________________ Monday, October 15th / Lunes, 15 de Octubre 8:00 a.m.: Bernice Mark (Birthday Thanksgiving) Tuesday, October 16th / Martes, 16 de Octubre 800 a.m.: Bernice Mark (Birthday Blessings), Sr. Amelia 7:30 p.m.: Spanish Mass and Prayer Group In the

Church Basement Wednesday, October 17th /Miércoles 17 de Octubre 8:00 a.m.: Andres Cruz (D), Juana Cruz Thursday, October 18th / Jueves, 18 de Octubre 8:00 a.m.: Rosiede Dy & Emaniel Caimite (In Memory),

Ruth Caimite Friday, October 19th / Viernes 19 de Octubre 8:00 a.m.: Nice Dy & Erma Caimite (In Memory), Ruth Caimite 7:00 p.m.: Rosary & Mass in Honor to O.L. of Rosary Saturday, October 20th, / Sábado, 20 de Octubre 8:00 a.m.: Purgatorial Society 5:30 p.m.: _______________________________ Sunday, October 21st —29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Domingo, 21 de Octubre–XXIX Domingo del Tiempo

Ordinario Second Collection: World Mission Sunday 9:15 a.m.: Birthday Thanksgiving & God’s Blessings for

Felicia Chukwurah 11:00 a.m.: 1) Sigfredo Jimenian (D), Francisco Martinez 2) Juan De Dios De Jesus (D), Georgina De Jesus 12:15 p.m.: _______________________________ 1:30 p.m.: _______________________________

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME/XXVIII DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Teresa of Jesus Tuesday: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque; National Boss Day Wednesday: St. Ignatius of Antioch Thursday: St. Luke Friday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions Saturday: St. Paul of the Cross; Blessed Virgin Mary

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45]

In Loving Memory Please pray for the repose of the Souls of our Recently Deceased Parishioners and families: Bernadette Mwanyika, Msgr. Leo White,

Maria Caban, Carmen Gonzalez, Anastacio Ayala, Bernadette Simmonds & Paulette Turner 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, r est 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 12:00 noon 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: Chucks Okolo Meeting second Sunday of every month, in the Church Basement at 2:30 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: Winnie Obi 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.

There will be a very important but very brief mee ng with all ushers on Saturday, October 20th a er the 5:30 p.m. Mass. This mee ng will take place in the Rectory Basement. Deacon Rafael Cabrera hopes to see and meet all those who serve in the parish. A en on All Altar Sever: There will be a very important mee ng with all altar server and those who want to become one, Sunday October 21st at 3:00 pm in the church Basement.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION One of our great treasures is the way the Church has frequently flourished under unfavorable conditions, like the grape ivy on the mantel that refuses to die no matter how infrequently you water it or open the drapes. Like the apartheid laws in South Africa in the last century, the penal laws of Ireland were aimed at depriving the majority population of basic human rights. The Protestant parliament of Ireland enacted laws limiting the practice of Catholicism. The goal was to force conversion from “popery” to the Church of Ireland, and additional laws took aim at Jews, non-Anglicans, and Quakers. There were laws against intermarriage, laws against Catholics being lawyers (there was a one-hundred-pound fine), a law granting lifelong income to priests who became Protestant, and a ban on weapons. In fact, until 1793, a Catholic man had to recruit and pay a Protestant man to serve in the local militia in his place! As if family life is not complicated enough in any age, the sons of a deceased father could divide his land equally, unless one became Protestant. In that case all would go to him! When allowed, new Catholic churches had to be built of wood, not stone, be off a main road or city square, have no steeple or bell, and be called a “chapel.” Catholic “Emancipation” was largely secured by 1829, but even up to the founding of the Irish State in the 1920s, some effects of the laws endured. No wonder that poor Irish immigrants to the United States frequently built gloriously beautiful churches as their first act on free soil!

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From the Desk of the Pastor…

Dear Sisters and Brothers in The Lord: "Indeed the word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart. No creature is concealed from him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account” Every time we pray the Act of Contrition we ask forgiveness; sin is first a thought, then spoken which then results in actions, and even worse, instead of doing good, we do nothing and this is called a sin of omission. I am convinced that all thoughts involve an intention and that is what should be judged. The world may condemn the action; God justifies us with his mercy because he knows the intentions of our hearts. How great is our God! Lord, take pity on us and save us; let these storms pass to calm us down to continue serving you in our brothers and sisters with joy. In this month of the Virgin of the Rosary we humbly bow our heads to pray for the world today as we are doing on Fridays during October. The devil is on the loose, even within the Church, provoking bad intentions resulting in evil deeds and destroying everything in his path. May our Heavenly Mother and the Archangels intercede for us so that the power of her Son will prevail and his Kingdom will come. We still have two Fridays remaining for this purpose. Come join us. Every week that passes we give thanks to our God for accompanying us and comforting us in these hours of testing. Let us continue coming to church, diligently praying 'in season and at out of season'.

Blessings, Father José Francisco Herrera, Servant to All

—Bishop DiMarzio has asked for readjustment of Mass schedules throughout the Diocese.

Our New Readjusted Sunday Mass

Schedule Started on July 1st St. Fortunata New Sunday Mass

Schedule:

9:15 a.m.., & 12:15 p.m. in English. 11:00 a.m. in Spanish, and

1:30 p.m. English/Igbo.

Thank you for your understanding.

—El Señor Obispo DiMarzio ha pedido reajustar los horarios de Misas en toda la Diócesis.—

Nuestro Nuevo Horario de Misa Dominical Comenzó el 1° de

Julio Nuevo Horario de Misa del Domingo:

9:15 a.m. y 12:15 p.m. en Inglés,

11:00.m. en Español y 1:30 p.m. Misa Africana en Igbo.

Gracias por su comprensión.

Del Escritorio del Párroco... Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en el Señor: “La Palabra de Dios es viva, eficaz y más penetrante que una espada de dos filos. Llega hasta lo más íntimo del alma, hasta la médula de los huesos y descubre los pensamientos e intenciones del corazón. Toda criatura es transparente para ella. Todo queda al desnudo y al descubierto ante los ojos de aquel a quien debemos rendir cuentas”. Cada vez que rezamos el Acto de Contrición nos arrepentimos porque el pecado es primero pensamiento, luego palabra y desemboca en obra y peor otras, en vez de hacer un bien, no lo hacemos y se llama pecado de omisión. Estoy convencido que todo pensamiento encierra una intención y esa es la que debe ser juzgada. El mundo condena la obra, Dios justifica con misericordia porque conoce el fondo del corazón de cada uno, quedando así al descubierto nuestras intenciones. ¡Cuán grande es nuestro Dios! Se apiade

de nosotros y nos salve, que estas tormentas pasen y vuelva la calma para seguir sirviéndole en nuestros hermanos con alegría. En este mes de la Virgen del Rosario inclinemos nuestras cabezas humildemente para orar por el mundo de hoy, el demonio anda suelto incitando, hasta dentro de la Iglesia, a malas intenciones para que el resultado sean sus obras malignas, destruyendo todo a su paso. Que nuestra Madre Celestial, los Arcángeles intervengan para sentir el poder de su Hijo y venga su Reino. Nos queda todavía dos viernes para esta causa. Vengan únanse a nosotros. Cada semana que pasa

damos gracias a nuestro Dios por acompañarnos y confortarnos en las horas de prueba. Sigamos asiduos al templo orando ‘a tiempo y a destiempo’.

Bendiciones, P. José Francisco Herrera, Servidor de Todos

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Month of The Holy Rosary

We will be praying the Rosary

EVERY FRIDAY of October, the Month of

Our Lady of Rosary after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Also after

a Bilingual Mass at 7:30 p.m.

Mes del Santo Rosario

Estaremos rezando el Santo Rosario

TODOS LOS VIERNES de Octubre, Mes de

Nuestra Señora del Rosario, después de la Misa de las 8:00 a.m. y también

después una Misa bilingüe a las 7:30 p.m.

Religious Education for Adults (RCIA) Our parish is offering classes for adults (16 and

older) who have not received all of their Sacraments ~Baptism, Eucharist and

Confirmation. Also those of other religions who would like to learn about the Catholic Faith. Those interested please call the rectory. Classes started

last week. Religious Education Program Registration

Registration for children continues Monday to Friday in the Rectory during the week from 9:30

a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Classes began September 16th.

NO REGISTRATIONS on Sundays.

Inscripciones de Religión de Adulto Nuestra Parroquia está ofreciendo clases para adultos

(mayores de 16 años) que no han recibido sus Sacramentos de Bautizo, Comunión y Confirmación. También para personas de otras religiones que les

gustaría aprender sobre la fe Católica. Los interesados deben llamar a la oficina las clase comenzaron la

semana pasada. Programa de Educación Religiosa

CATECISMO / Continuamos las inscripciones para la catequesis de Lunes a

Viernes en la Rectoría de 9:30 a 4:30 p.m. Las clases comenzaron el

16 de Septiembre. No hay inscripciones los Domingos

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. Ms. Eyse, Edward Regnier, Juanita Sealy-Williams, Joyce Scott-Braboy, Marilyn Roman, Rhonda Brown, Vicky Gomez, Pauline Gonzalez, Roni González, Carmen Abreu de Veloz, Georgina De Jesús, Irma Owens, Frances

Tumminia, Lula Thomas, Verna Smith, Suzi Okoh, 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.

Weekly Offering Report for the Week 2018 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 October 1st, 2018

First Collection: $3,386.– Children: $166.- Second Collection: $1,220.- “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”.

All souls day is fast approaching. Again this year we are dedicating candles to pray for our beloved departed. Candles will be lit during the Masses for the whole month of November. If you would like to dedicate one for your beloved deceased, please fill out this form and drop it in the collection basket or bring it to the rectory by October 30th. Donation $30.- Name of the Deceased/Nombre del Difunto:___________________________________________________________________ Requested by/De pate de:_________________________________________ (only the name of the deceased will appear in the candle/ Solo el nombre del difunto aparecerá en la vela) Telephone ___________________________________Donation:_____

La fecha del Día de Todos los Difuntos se está acercando. Al igual que el año pasado vamos a dedicar un estante con velones por los difuntos. Si le interesa prender uno de estos velones a un ser querido por favor llame a la oficina o llene el formulario de más abajo. el costo será de $30

por todo el mes de Noviembre.

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