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OUR LADY OF GRACE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
100-05 159TH AVENUE, HOWARD BEACH, NY 11414
Rev. Marc Swartvagher, Pastor Rev. Mr. Alexander Breviario, Parish Deacon
February 16, 2020 PARISH OFFICE 100-05 159th Avenue
Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718)– 843-6218
fax (718) 738-8208 Monday to Friday 9:30 am- 5:00 pm
www.olghb.org [email protected]
OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Ms. Marybeth McManus, Principal 158-20 101st Street
Howard Beach, NY 11414 (718) 848-7440
www.AMCAhb.org [email protected]
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Jeanne Antonino, Director
158-20 101st Street Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 835-2165 www.olghb.org / education
WE CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENTS EUCHARIST: Sunday: 5:00 pm (Saturday Vigil), 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12 noon and 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am
RECONCILIATION: Saturdays: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm and by appointment
BAPTISMS: Baptisms are held the second Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. Please call the Rectory to schedule an appointment with Fr. Marc Swartvagher to arrange the Baptism.
MARRIAGE: Engaged couples must call the Rectory for an appointment at least SIX months prior to scheduling a wedding date.
ANOINTING Anyone who expects to be hospitalized may come for an Anointing of the Sick after the OF THE SICK 8:30 am Mass on Saturdays. If it is an emergency, please call the Rectory.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Lady of Grace is a faith-filled community, spanning many generations. Nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ, we accept Jesus’ invitation to “Come, follow Me.” As Christ’s presence in the world, we continue to build our relationship
with God through loving service to others. We strive to bring forth the unique gifts of our parish family and to spread the Gospel for the greater glory of God.
Mass Intentions February 16, 2020 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, February 16, 2020 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 15:15-20 1 Cor 2:6-10 Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 (76)
5:00 pm Regina McGuire by Jereann McGuire Vigil Ellen Lombardi by Family Joseph Morici by Kerins Family Bernadette Tracy by Lena Pace Antonio Esposito by Ernesto Conte
8:00 am Angela Villella by Antonina Tambene
10:00 am James Mango by Fran & Tom Butler 12 Noon People of the Parish
6:00 pm Matthew McDevitt by Cecilia & James Klein
Monday, February 17, 2020 The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order (President’s Day) Jas 1:1-11 Mk 8:11-13 (335)
8:30 am Antonio Esposito by Ada Conte Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Jas 1:12-18 Mk 8:14-21 (336)
8:30 am John Stickevers by Phyllis Masone Wednesday, February 19, 2020 Jas 1:19-27 Mk 8:22-26 (337)
8:30 am Vincent, Jimmy & George by Family Thursday, February 20, 2020 Jas 2:1-9 Mk 8:27-33 (338) 8:30 am Joseph Misuraca by Steve & Sue Misuraca Friday, February 21, 2020 St. Peter Damian, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Jas 2:14-24, 26 Mk 8:34—9:1 (339) 8:30 am Antonio & Esmeria Furtado by Maria Saturday, February 22, 2020 The Chair of St. Peter, the Apostle 1 Pt 5:1-4 Mt 16:13-19 (535) 8:30 am Kathleen Lewis (1st Anniversary) by husband, Bob and son, Stephen Sunday, February 23, 2020 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Lv 19:1-2, 17-18 1 Cor 3:16-23 Mt 5:38-48 (79)
5:00 pm Bernadette Tracy by Barbara Hornung & Family Vigil Antonio Esposito by Immacolata Conte Kathleen Gould by Carmella Amalfitano
Josie Iaboni by Marcello & Rosemary Frisone Antonio Esposito by Julie & Sean Scanlon 8:00 am Mary & Gerard Kerins by Family
10:00 am Anthony Vocile by Family
12 Noon Anthony Trezza by Mom
6:00 pm People of the Parish
Memorial Gifts
The Bread and Wine are offered this week
In Memory of: Bernadette Tracy
by Barbara Hornung & Family
The Sanctuary Lamp is offered this week In Memory of:
Kathleen Toomey Lewis by Robert & Stephen Lewis
The Angelus Bells will ring on February 22nd
In Memory of: Kathleen Toomey Lewis
by Robert & Stephen Lewis
In Loving Memory
Recently Deceased: Thomas DiStefano
Please pray for him and the consolation of faith for his family.
We Pray
PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS (Parishioners will be listed on the “Prayers and Intentions” list for one month, unless
the Rectory is notified by a family member to keep the name listed for a longer
period of time.)
Bob Acosta, Mary Albino, Josephine Ardolino, Fr. Ed Boes, Gus Castagna, Ronnie Castagna,
Fr. Peter Coffey, Joseph Criscuolo, Paul D’Angelo, Msgr. William Flood, Giuseppe Frandina,
Christine Genzone, Kathleen Holihan, Richard Hurlman, Thomas J. Hurlman, Dorothy Kruzik, Lawrence McGowan,
Jereann McGuire, Julianna Rose Minerva, Nicole Miele, Eileen Monteleone, Jose Rodriguez,
Nora Shipman, Antonina Tambene, Carmine Taurasi, Debbie Tufano and William White
Purgatorial Society
February 2020 - February 2021
Rev. Matthew J. Diamond by Fr. Marc
Parish Staff & Directory
Ministry/Group Contact Information
Altar Linens Society Deacon Alex 917-214-0760 [email protected]
Altar Servers Deacon Alex 917-214-0760 [email protected]
Bereavement Dorothy Leocadi Please contact Rectory
CYO Basketball Sean Roberts Please contact Rectory
CYO Soccer Dr. Jerry Antonino olgsoccer.com
Early Childhood Edu Please call 718-570-6483
Folk Music Group Rich D’Auria
917-603-1903 [email protected]
Girl Scouts Ann Antignani 718-835-1081
Lectors Jennifer Lynch Please contact Rectory
Men’s Group Deacon Alex 917-214-0760 [email protected]
Ministers of Holy Communion
Deacon Alex 917-214-0760 [email protected]
Ministry of Care & Service
Jeanie Ruvolo 718-845-6635
Music Director Carlo Gallego Please contact Rectory
Rosary Society Millie Muller Please contact Rectory
Scripture Sharing Please contact Rectory
Youth Choir Steven Eriquez 917-836-4985
Youth Ministries Steven Eriquez 917-836-4985
“ Gina Marie Eriquez 917-836-8789
PARISH STAFF
Pastor: Rev. Marc Swartvagher
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Anthony M. Rucando
Parish Deacon: Rev. Mr. Alexander Breviario
Director of Music Mr. Carlo Gallego
Director of Religious Education:
Mrs. Jeanne Antonino
Directors of Youth Ministries: Steven and Gina Marie Eriquez
Coordinators of the Ministry of Care & Service Mrs. Jeannie Ruvolo and Mrs. Kathy Pascarella
Why Should I Register with the Parish?
Membership in a parish requires signing up and formally becoming enrolled. Your registration affects the parish in many ways. Census numbers can determine how many priests are assigned to the parish, what benefits and obligations the community has to the Diocese and how many Masses and programs are planned and scheduled. Registration is also necessary when scheduling sacraments, obtaining sponsor certificates, participating in religious education programs and getting donation statements for tax purposes. As much as you need us, we need you too! If you would like to register, please call the rectory week-days 10am to 4pm
WE PRAY TOGETHER
The Holy Rosary is prayed every weekday before
the 8:30 am Mass.
Sundays
Please see Mass schedule on cover.
The Rosarians meet every first Sunday of the
month in the school hall after the 10:00 am Mass.
Mondays
Miraculous Medal prayers after the 8:30 am Mass
“Flame of Love” Rosary from 7:30 - 8:30 pm.
(Please use side entrance of church.)
Tuesdays
Italian Prayer Meeting is led by the Italian Prayer
Group at 7 pm. (Group will meet again during
Lent. Please use side entrance of church.)
Scripture Sharing takes place Tuesday evenings at
7:15 pm in the Convent building.
Wednesdays
Eucharistic Adoration takes place 7:30 - 8:30 pm.
Fridays
Divine Mercy Chaplet prayed after the 8:30 am
Mass
Eucharistic Adoration on first Fridays 9:15 - 11:00
am
Saturdays
Our Lady of Lourdes Saturday Rosary takes place
at noon by the Cross on the church lawn or in
church, depending on the weather.
Padre Pio devotion takes place on first Saturdays
after 8:30 Mass.
Your Time + Your Talent = Everyone’s Treasure
Please consider joining one of our ministries!
Won’t you join us as we pray the Flame of Love Rosary every Monday night
from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. (Please use side entrance to church.)
“All are invited to join my special fighting force.”
…...Jesus to Elizabeth Kindelmann
PARISH REGISTRATION
Membership in a parish requires signing up and for-
mally becoming enrolled. Letters of recommendation,
sponsor letters, etc. can be written for registered sup-
porting parishioners. It also helps us to schedule our-
Masses, programs and activities. Please register!
Stay connected with our Parish ministries, activities and mission by signing up to our social media sites:
For the latest news and to visit our o Parish Web Page: Go to: www.olghb.org o Find us on Facebook: Go to: Our Lady of Grace Howard Beach o To Register for an account with the Parish and to make recurring weekly donations: Go to: www.olghb.org Select: Give OnLine Choose a Fund and select “Recurring Gift” (If needed, register for an Account)
o To get weekly updates of activities important notices, join our “Flock”: Go to: Flocknotes. Com or Text: OLGHB to 84576
o Join our FREE Catholic Evangelization service(FORMED) and enjoy over 4,000 videos, movies, talks and catechist material with your family: Go to: www.formed.org To register your name and e-mail: Select: “I Belong to a Parish.” Enter: Our Lady of Grace at Howard Beach or 11414
B R O O K L Y N P R I E S T S . O R G Inviting young men to consider the Lord’s call to priesthood in the diocese of Brooklyn & Queens.
Priesthood * Discernment * Stories * Get Involved!
Eucharistic Adoration Hours Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm
First Fridays from 9:15 - 11:00 am
Friday, February 21st at 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
In the Shadow of the Cross
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
111-50 115th Street, South Ozone Park NY 11420
FRATERNITAS is a group for middle school aged boys, grades 6-8, dedicated to instilling Christian values in young men with the goal of fostering true Catholic gentlemen. They meet one Saturday afternoon month at Cathedral Prep for prayer, catechesis, sports and Mass, which everyone is welcome to attend. To register, please contact the Vocation Office: [email protected] or call 718-827-2454. 2020 Meetings (Saturdays): February 29, March 28, April 25, May 30, and June 20
Monday, February 17th is
Presidents’ Day.
Please note the rectory will be
closed. We wish everyone a safe and
enjoyable Valentine’s Day / President’s Day weekend!
Wednesday, February 26th is Ash Wednesday,
the beginning of our Lenten Season.
Masses will be celebrated at 8:30 am and 7 pm.
There will be a prayer service at 3:30 pm.
Ashes will be distributed during the Masses
and at the prayer service.
OLG’s SPRING Bereavement Group Meet for Seven Consecutive WEDNESDAYS from MARCH 4th to APRIL 15th 2020 at 7:30 p.m. at OLG’s Community Room (Rectory Basement).
The goal of the Bereavement Group is to take you on a creative journey of self-discovery through personal stories, prayerful meditations, songs and crafts. An inner reflection will awaken you to recognize that Jesus is in your midst, especially during times of sorrow, as the disciples eventually became aware that it was Jesus walking with them on the road to Emmaus.
Please call the rectory for details at (718) 843-6218.
Ministry of Care & Service 158-08 101 Street 718-8456635
Please Note:
The pantry will be closed on Tuesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 20th.
It will reopen on Tuesday, February 25th at 10:30 am.
Pantry hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm.
Please call only during their hours of operation.
Donations of non-perishable food items can be placed in the shopping cart located in the church vestibule.
Thank you.
Our Lady of Grace Youth Ministry
Our Lady of Grace Youth Group meets
Friday evenings from 7:30 - 9:30pm
in the Community Room.
If you are a Seventh Grader or older, please come to
our meeting and see what we are all about!
For more information, please call
Steven Eriquez at 917-836-4985.
Does Your Child Love to Sing? Would You Like Your Child to Spend Less
Time On-Line? Then Maybe He or She Would like to Join
Our Youth Choir!
OLG Youth Choir rehearses on Tuesdays evenings from 7-8:30 pm in the convent music room.
If you are interested please contact Steven Eriquez at 917-836-4985.
Congratulations on a Job Well Done!
The following parishioners have achieved Honor Roll status for the second marking period at Archbishop Molly High School:
Michael Cirillo Thomas Marin Joshua Collado Olivia Sweeney Nicholas Cusumano Estefany Valdez James Galeno-Budion
“Peter’s ‘Postles” Tuesdays 7:30 pm
Calling all men! You are invited to join the men of Our Lady of Grace and St. Helen parishes as they read and discuss the upcoming weekend’s Scripture readings. They
meet every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 pm for Christian fellowship with a desire to deepen their
understanding of faith and our belief in Jesus Christ. Meetings alternate between both parishes on a weekly
basis. Please call Deacon Alex at: 917-214-0760 for more information.
You are invited to join us for six sessions during Lent. A new, small group is forming that will meet on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the rectory community room from March 4th through April 8th. If you are interested, please complete the form below and return it to the rectory by Monday, February 24th.
REGISTRATION FORM for WHY CATHOLIC?
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Cell: ________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________________
Where: Our Lady of Grace Community Room
When: 5 Thursdays Lenten season and
5 Thursdays in Easter season:
(February 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 16, 23, 30 and May 7)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $15. to cover cost of the book
Please register by calling Our Lady of Grace
rectory at 718-843-6218. Please make your check
payable to Our Lady of Grace Church and drop it
off at the rectory weekdays between 9am-4:30pm
or you can place it in any collection basket during
Mass. Please place it in an envelope marked
“Lectio” with your name, address, phone number
and email.