church of st. saviour
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CHURCH OF ST. SAVIOUR
WE CELEBRATE
EUCHARIST:
WEEKEND MASSES
5:00 pm: Saturday Evening
9:30 am: Sunday Morning
11:30 am: Sunday Morning
WEEKDAY MASSES
8:30 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Confessions First Saturday of the month in the church from 4:00-4:30 PM. By appointment for all other times.
WHO IS WELCOME IN ST. SAVIOUR CHURCH?
Are you a sinner? Have you been away from the church for a long time? Are you divorced or separated? Are you physically or
mentally challenged? Are you from a different culture? Are you not accepted because of your sexual orientation? Are you
elderly, a teen or young adult? Are you discriminated against because of your color? Are you feeling broken? Are you poor or
out of work? Have you been imprisoned? Have you a feeling that you are left out? You are welcome here! This is your home,
and we are your family!
July 4, 2021
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR PASTOR
The month of June was a very busy month for us here at Saint Saviour Parish. It seemed as if every
day there was something beautiful and exciting happening here in our parish. On Friday evening, June
4th, our Senior class from Saint Saviour High School celebrated their graduation in our church. It was a
wonderful ceremony celebrating the successes and accomplishments of our Seniors as they bade
farewell to their second home these last four years and begin now to embark on a new adventure as they
begin their college experience. My thanks to Mrs. Carolann Timpone, our principal, and Mrs. Margaret
Bernstein, our Assistant Principal, for all their hard work, leadership and dedication to Saint Saviour
High School this year. My thanks also to our faculty and staff for everything they did to make this
school year a successful one in spite of all the challenges we faced during the pandemic.
On Friday evening, June 18th, we celebrated with our 8th Graders from Saint Saviour Catholic
Academy. Our evening together began with the celebration of Eucharist followed by their Graduation
Exercises. Our 8th Graders worked very hard this year and we are very proud of them. In April they
received the Sacrament of Confirmation and now they are our latest Graduation Class from our
Academy. It was a beautiful ceremony and I am grateful to their teachers for all their hard work with
our young people this year. A special word of thanks to our Academy Principal, Mrs. Susan Walsh, for
her tireless effort and dedication to Catholic Education and to the students and families at Saint Saviour
Catholic Academy.
On Monday, June 21st, our 7th Graders received their School Ring at a beautiful ceremony held in our
church. Rings always hold a special place in our heart and their symbolism runs deep. I pray our
students cherish their ring always and I pray that whenever they wear it or even look at it or simply hold
it in their hand or move it through their fingers, they will always remember and never forget their time
here with us at Saint Saviour Catholic Academy. As I told the kids at the ceremony, while I no longer
wear any of my school rings – every time I look at them and hold them – I am flooded with many good
memories from my time in school. May their school rings always remind them of the same.
On Tuesday, June 22nd, our Kindergarten classes from Saint Saviour Catholic Academy had their
“Grand Finale” (Stepping-Up Ceremony) in the school gymnasium. They were phenomenal! They said
their prayers, saluted our American Flag, sang songs, recited their alphabet, and shared with their
parents the many things they learned throughout the year. It truly was a beautiful experience and I am
so grateful to their teachers for working so hard with them this year.
In between all these things, I even had the chance to spend some time with our second graders in
church explaining to them the significance of the stained glass windows and how they have helped
thousands of people to pray throughout the years. They were a great group of kids and I always enjoy
being able to answer their many questions. Their excitement about our Catholic Faith inspires me in so
many ways.
Finally, we want to say Congratulations to our very own Deacon Paul and his wife Leonora on the
marriage of their daughter Alessandra on June 26th. We wish Alessandra and Andy many, many years
of health, happiness and love as they begin their lives together as husband and wife.
Have a great week everyone! Have a Happy Fourth of July weekend!!
Father Frank
WE WILL WELCOME FATHER ANTHONY FROM THE SOCIETY OF AFRICAN MISSIONS AT ALL MASSES ON THE WEEKEND OF JULY 9th. AND 10th.
Society of African Missions (Societas Missionum ad Afros) SMA
The primary aim of Society of African Missions is to bring the Good News, that is
the message of Christ to those who have not heard of it, however our missionaries
devote their lives to help provide for the basic needs of the people they serve
through funds raised in established churches worldwide.
The Joy of Celebrating Mass Together In Niamey town, Niger West Africa one of our Mission has 23 churches
also called outstations. In total these churches cover about 50 sq miles with the furthest church located at about
43 miles from where the main church where the priest resides. Most of these stations have no permanent struc-
tures so masses are celebrated in the open air. You can imagine what would happen if you are gathered to cele-
brate Mass and then there is wind or rain? The SMA Fathers have managed to construct four churches. The Fa-
thers personally raise funds to construct these churches. Getting to the satellite missions is very difficult the roads
are not good. They are not accessible during the rainy season and the faithful sometimes go without mass for
long time. Some of these 23 mission stations have no schools, Churches, water and clinics. This mission is strug-
gling to built schools, wells and clinics.
The Joy of Hitting Water!! Several families will share water from this well there is need for more wells.
The water is safer and cleaner than the river water and saves the women from walking miles daily to get
water for their families. It helps also in stopping the spread of waterborne diseases.
We are in need of support to offer basic
needs so that the preaching of the
gospel can go on smoothly. Cement is
the main building material. One metric
ton of cement costs $20.00, Iron Rod
8’’ costs $5.00. We thank you for your
generosity.
Parish Goal: $64,900
Raised: $55,090
# Donors: 97
The 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal supports the mission of our parish and the daily work of the Church in Brooklyn and Queens in ways no one parish can accomplish alone by supporting the following ministries: Catholic Youth Ministry Initiative, Catholic Charities; Hospital, College and Prison Chaplains; Diocesan Vocations Office; Catholic Migration Services; Office of Faith Formation; Bishop Mugavero Residence for infirmed clergy; Futures in Education Scholarship Foundation All donations made to the ACA above our
parish goal are returned directly back to our parish for operations and improvements.
You can make a pledge today by texting ACA to 917-336-1255
If 150 parishioners pledge $433 each to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal, we will exceed our goal.
Any gift big or small will help us reach our goal. Thank you for your
continued support.
We still have Mass Intentions available for both weekday AND weekend celebrations of Eucharist. Please consider having a Mass celebrated for a loved one or family member—either living or deceased. We are ALL in need of prayers, and there is no greater prayer than the celebration of Eucharist. Each Mass Intention is only $15.00. If you are interested in having a Mass celebrated in memory of a deceased loved one, or in honor of someone who is living, please call Emily at the Rectory and she will be more than happy to assist you.
SAVE THE DATE
WELCOME BACK PICNIC Sunday, September 19th
Following the 11:30 a.m. Mass
“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely,
than this our own country!” - Daniel Webster
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy Still accepting applications for 2021-2022
Admissions 2021-2022
Let your child take flight on the wings of a values-based education
Don’t miss out on scholarship opportunities!
Need-based tuition assistance available for eligible K—8 families
www.futuresineducation.org
To learn more call 718.768.8000 Ext. 4
or visit our website: saintsaviourcatholicacademy.org
Sunday, July 4, Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 a.m. The People of the Parish 11:30 a.m. Father Hyacinth Monday, July 5, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Declan Hodge Tuesday, July 6, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Naomi Varrone,OP Wednesday, July 7, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Joerg Mueller Thursday, July 8, Weekday 8:30 a.m. NO MASS Friday, July 9, Weekday 8:30 a.m. Josephine McNally Saturday, July 10, Weekday 5:00 p.m. Joan Cookson/Clyde Winn (Anniversary) Sunday, July 11, Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 a.m. Miguel Bermeo 11:30 a.m. Kathleen O’Donnell
WeShare allows parishioners a safe and easy
way to donate online. If you’ve never
donated online before, signing up is easy!
Visit our website: www.stsaviourchurch.org
and click “Give Online.”
Click on the collection you wish to donate to.
Click Recurring Donation, then enter your donation amount and frequency
Once you’ve added your account information,
donations will automatically deduct from your
account. It’s that easy!
The St. Thomas Aquinas Food Pantry
is in need of the following items:
oatmeal, white or brown rice, pasta,
evaporated milk, canned or dried black
beans, canned tuna, salmon or chicken,
bar soap, and shampoo.
June 26-27
Offertory $4,936
Peter’s Pence $527
Attendance 171
We will be closed this Monday, July 5th for
Independence Day and will re-open on Tuesday,
July 6th .
GOING ON VACATION?
Remember, St. Savoiur Parish still needs your
weekly offering! While you are on vacation our bills
still keep coming! Our church needs YOU to
help support the preaching of the Gospel, its
administration of the Sacraments, keeping its lights
on all summer, and helping us teach our children
about God. Without your Weekly Offering we could
not accomplish all that we do. Thank you for your
weekly donations!
Also, while vacationing this summer, be sure to
include your weekly Mass obligation in your plans.
For Mass schedules around the United States, go to
www.masstimes.org. Now there can be no more
excuses why you cannot attend Mass while you are
on vacation!