OFFICE of RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

28-47 43 Street, Astoria, NY 11103 Phone: (718) 278-1611

E-mail: religious.ed@stjosephastoria.org

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

Parish STAFF

5:00 p.m. (English) 7:45am, 9:00am, 10:30am (Spanish),

12:00 Noon

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION After 12:00 Mass until 4:00pm.

SACRAMENTS

Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 22, 2018 See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. — 1 John 3:1 ************************************************************************

SAVED BY THE ONE WHO WAS REJECTED Some city teenagers often scorn and reject farm kids. Yet it’s no exaggeration to say that humanity owes its life to farmers who care for the world’s crops and livestock. This week’s scriptures remind us that Jesus was as rejected as a shepherd, a farm boy, yet we owe our very lives to him. In this Sunday’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles Peter tells the people that salvation comes through Jesus Christ, the one who was rejected. In John’s letter we hear that we have become God’s beloved children through Jesus, whom the world did not know. Lastly, in the Gospel Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who “lays down his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). Will you join Jesus in laying down your life for God’s beloved flock? ************************************************************************

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 ************************************************************************

Mass Of Hope and Healing The annual Diocesan Mass of Hope and Healing, sponsored by the Diocesan Survivors Advisory Committee, will take place on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 7pm, at the parish of St. Nicholas of Tolentine located at 150-75 Coethals Ave., Jamaica, NY. The main celebrant will be the Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn. All are invited to gather on this day, to pray for healing for all those who have been impacted by childhood sexual abuse ************************************************** Sanctuary Lamp for the week of April 23-27 will burn in loving memory of Frank Sullivan as requested by his wife Joan Sulloivan. Sanctuary Lamp for the week and weekend of April 28-May 4will burn in loving memory of Giordano Vlacich as requested by his beloved wife & daughter ************************************************************************ Bread and Wine to be consecrated at Masses during the week and weekend from April 28 - May 4 in loving memory of Giordano Vlacich as requested by beloved wife and daughters

PRAYER INTENTIONS F T S H

Nancy Venegas, Lillian Ohrablo, Hugh Smith, & George Glus

********************************************************************** Those Who Have Entered into Eternal Life

Gerardo Fratangelo, Barbara Guadarrama, Salvatore Meo

Saturday, April 21: Vigil Mass 5:00pm Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gazzara (41 y. Deceased) Rosa Borja, Reno Smokovich Sunday, April 22: Fourth Sunday of Easter; Earth Day; World Day of Prayer for Vocations 7:45 Jennifer Cutignola 9:00 Adazciza Honovic, Janet Swaganen 10:30 Maria Leon & Laura Carabajo, Felix Espinales Rivas 12:00 Michele & Maria Brunetti 7:00 Annunziata & Maddalena Saraceni, Adela De Grandis Monday, April 23: St. George; St. Adalbert 8:00 Antonio DiRico 12:00 Klementina & Anton Tomicic Tuesday, April 24: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen 8:00 Thanksgiving to Jesus 12:00 Domenico & Maria Fosco Wednesday, April 25: St. Mark; Administrative Professionals Day 8:00 May Donnellan 12:00 Anna & Joseph Gonsalves, Beniamino Vlacich & Pietro Filippi 7:30pm Mass Available Thursday, April 26: 8:00 Bolivar Ramos 12:00 Pasquale & Graziella Raspanti Friday, April 27: Arbor Day 8:00 Assunta & Raffaele Mastrogiacomo 12:00 Maria Cotov Saturday, April 28: St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort 8:00 The Marinzulich Family 5:00pm Angela Filiberti, Frances Broulis, Filippo Gambino Sunday, April 29: Fifth Sunday of Easter 7:45 Mass Available 9:00 Aldo Stepancic, Thomas Flynn 10:30 Pedro & Eriberto Chavea, Rosa Cusco 12:00 Giordano Vlacich 7:00 Mass Available

MASS SCHEDULE

Summer of Fun 2018

“A Full – Day Program for Less than a Baby-Sitter!” JUNE 25 TO AUGUST 17

7:30 a.m. Drop-off time (later if desired) 5:45 p.m. Pick-up time (earlier if desired)

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Art & Crafts, Basketball, Dodge ball, Whiffle

Ball, Pool Tables, Table Tennis, Board Games, Story Time!

LUNCH TIME SPECIALS! EXCITING TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS! REGISTRATION DATE: SCHOOL LOBBY Fridays: May 18 , and June 8 (3 to 5:30 p.m.)

Thursday, June 7 (3 to 5:30 p.m.) Saturdays: June 2, and 23 (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)

Sunday, June 10 (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.)

CALL Silvia at (718) 278-1611 FOR MORE INFO! ***********************************************************************

Wine & Cheese Please join us on April, 29th for Our Wine & Cheese Social after the 7:00 pm Sunday evening Mass in the Gathering Space. It is a great way to meet other parishioners & guests at St. Joseph's. We serve not only red and white wine, but also non-alcoholic beverages and delicious light snacks, including cheese, crackers, nuts and fruit or veggies. We look forward to sharing a glass of wine and good conversation with you! *********************************************************************** St. Joseph’s Annual Flea Market

Saturday, May 19, 2018

St. Joseph’s school Gym 1 Table $35.00

2 Tables $60.00 For more information contact Jackie Barkoutsis at (718) 932-9766 or JB092504@hotmail.com

Cuarto Domingo de Pascua 22 de abril de 2018

Miren cuánto amor nos ha tenido el Padre, pues no sólo nos llamamos hijos de Dios, sino que lo somos.

— 1 Juan 3:1 *********************************************************************** SALVADOS POR AQUEL QUE FUE RECHAZADO Algunos adolescentes de la ciudad suelen menospreciar y rechazar a los chicos del campo. Sin embargo, no sería una exageración decir que la humanidad les debe la vida a los agricultores que cuidan los cultivos y el ganado por todo el mundo. La Sagrada Escritura para esta semana nos recuerda que Jesús fue rechazado como pastor, como chico del campo, sin embargo, a él le debemos la vida. En la lectura de los Hechos de los Apóstoles de este domingo, Pedro les dice a las personas que la salvación viene por Jesucristo, que fue rechazado y crucificado. En la carta del apóstol san Juan escuchamos que nos hemos convertido en los hijos amados de Dios por Jesús, a quien el mundo no conoció. Por último, en el Evangelio Jesús se describe como el buen Pastor: “yo doy la vida por las ovejas” (Juan 10:11). ¿Te unirás a Jesús para dar tu vida por el rebaño amado de Dios? ************************************************************************

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El lenguaje es una herramienta de comunicación no solo entre nosotros mismos, sino con Diosito. Nací en EE. UU. pero mi lengua materna es el español, lo aprendí en la cuna y lo usábamos en casa. También aprendí ingles en la escuela. Hay quienes me preguntan cual idioma uso para hablar con Dios. Esta pregunta reconoce que el ser humano debe usar un lenguaje humano para rezar. Esta semana celebramos el Día del Idioma para festejar la herencia que tenemos en nuestra lengua castellana. Festejamos el 23 de abril, fecha en que falleció Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra (1547–1616) autor de Don Quijote de la Mancha. Este autor español fue el que enriqueció y ayudo a dar forma gramática a la lengua española. Hay que saber que el castellano que llegó a nuestro continente tiene una larga y rica historia, ya que es una mezcla del latín, dialectos ibéricos y el árabe. Una vez en América el español tomó características y vocabulario indígena, y ahora en EE. UU. se está renovando con anglicismos. Y es en este idioma que yo y muchos latinos hablamos con Diosito. ***********************************************************************

Elaboracion de Rosarios El Grupo Guadalupano de St. Joseph invita a toda nuestra comunidad a participar en la elaboración de Rosarios. Los dias: 10, 17 y 24 de Abril. Hora: 5:00 P. M. a 9:00 P. M. Lugar: Salón de la Inmaculada Concepción de nuestra iglesia. Te esperamos.

We would like to thank all those generous individuals who have made a pledge to the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal in our parish.

We are asking each family to consider making a tax deductible gift today if you have not already done so. It is our hope for this appeal to receive a prayerful gift no matter the amount from every family so that we can reach our goal!

On April 21st and 22nd , we will ask everyone to consider making a tax deduc ble gi to the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal at all Masses.

Update on Parish Weekly Collection, April 15, 2018

Sunday Collection........$5,369 Rel. Education..............$1,111

Total Collection............$6,480 ***********************************************************************

The Divine Mercy Prayer Group Please join us for our weekly meeting every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m, at Holy Family Room; Length of meeting is approximately one hour. ***********************************************************************

Food Pantry Our Food Pantry is open every Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00am, to assist any parishioner that is need of food. To register please bring a NYC Benefit card.

Please Note: The Secure Food deposit Box…

Located in the front lobby of our church on the Rectory side. Please deposit all dry food (pasta, rice, beans, cans and bottles) there. This will assist us in securing that your food donations go directly to the needy.

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Welcome to Our Parish Please mark one: Please register me and, yes, send me enve-

lopes. Please contact me about becoming a Catholic

or completing my initiation as a Catholic through the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation.

Please contact me about Religion Education for my child.

Please contact me about how I can volunteer.

Name:______________________________ Last Name___________________________ Date of Birth : ________________________ Address:_____________________________ Apt. #________ City:__________________ State:__________ Zip code______________ Phone:______________________________ E-mail:_____________________________

Please fill out this form, and deposit in the basket col-lection or in the Parish office, or e-mail recto-ry@stjosephastoria.org

Goal: $55,455.00 Raised: $19,035.00

Amount per Week

(approximately 37 weeks)

Total Pledge Amount for 2018

Daily Sacrifice

$40.50 $1,500 $5.79

$32.50 $1,200 $4.63

$27 $1,000 $3.86

$13.50 $500 $1.93

$6.75 $250 $0.97

$2.75 $100 $0.39

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