THE CANDLES FOR THIS WEEK FOR THE ALTAR & SANCTUARY ARE LIT IN MEMORY OF OUR 1ST PASTOR FR. ANTHONY RYDER ON THE 30TH ANNI-VERSARY OF HIS DEATH (5/3/85)

Our Parish Mission: By the grace of God, we, the people of the Roman Catholic Parish of Saint Frances Cabrini, firmly rooted in the Apostolic Tradition of the Church and the Holy Scriptures, are

called to continue the mission of Jesus Christ to build up the Kingdom of God in the world through our faithful living according to His teachings, our proclamation of the Gospel by word and deed, and the

worship of God in our private prayer as well as in our public celebration of the Sacraments. We have the strength for everything through Him who empowers us!

MAY 3, 2015

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Joanne O’Reilly, James Paone, Frank & Lida Petrella, Carmine Zanca, Sr., Nicholas Buonomo, Laura Koenig, Vito Mauro, Lisa Mulholland, Paul Tremblay, Luke Peterson, Robert Wilson, Rose Dee, Vickie & Thomas Lusnia, Thomas Costantino, Ralph Valen-ti, Jerry Coffey, Theresa Gonzalez, Natalie Delgado, Carmelo Pulizzotto, First Lt. Jonathan K. Kohl, Salvatore Pandolfo, Arthur Malagoli, Thomas Messina, Vito Caputo, Anna DeForca, Michael Capobianco, Nick Conenna. Anna Taormina, Janet DePas-quale, Maureen Rivera, Anthony Calabrese, Elena Demonte, Frances Cantone, Vincenzo Catanzaro, Bina Capotorto, Maria Scollo, Ann Baily, Peter Lovett, Crystal Sada, Polly Catamzaro, Joseph Amato, Lucy Medina, Francisco Marquez, Dean Antho-ny Argiro, Fred Lesto, Anna Purpi, Mary Frances Galletta, Jo-seph Perrelli, Marty Boland, Felicia Bartosik, Max Pizzaloto, Patti Registro, Sam Duffey, Christine Minucci

BREAD & WINE

IN MEMORY OF

JOSEPHINE LANGELLI

REQUESTED BY

FRANCES PULOMENA & FAMILY

FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER

REFLECTION ON THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

A s the world of nature blossoms with the fresh growth of springtime, today’s Easter Liturgy bids us sing a

new song to the Lord. Through holy Baptism God has worked won- ders, helping the Church grow through the gift of new members, joining all of us as living branches to Christ the true Vine. Through the strength this celebration be- stows, may we glorify God by bearing much fruit and becoming more fruitful disci-ples of the Risen Jesus.

Each year on this Fifth Sunday of Easter, the reading from the Acts of the Apostles gives comfort to us by showing the first Christians working to-gether to move beyond conflict to increased growth and more faithful witnessing. We see Paul, who first persecut-ed those who were followers of “The Way” (what the fol-lowers of Jesus were called before the name Christian), becoming the “Apostle to the Gentiles”, one of its most effective preachers. The First Letter of John bids us al-ways have confidence in God’s boundless love. In the Gospel Jesus reminds us that it is just through this confi-dence, love, patience and unwavering trust in God that we remain in Jesus and bear much fruit.

MASSES & READINGS FOR THE WEEK

5/3 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM Salvatore & Frances Zangari (Family)

9:00 AM Antonio Andriani (Wife & Children) 11:00 AM Rosa Melluso (M/M J. Zimmitti) 12:30 PM Giuseppe Capotorto (Family) 5/4 Monday Acts 14:5-18; John 14:21-26

8:30 AM Mario Tolomello & Pisano (Giuseppina Tolomello)

5/5 Tuesday Acts 14:19-28; John 14:27-31A

8:30 AM Anna Marie Ferro (Paolo & Fanny Bartolini)

St. Anthony Novena Week 8

5/6 Wednesday Acts 15:1-6; John 15:1-8

8:30 AM Saferina & Flavio Talarico (Tulli Family) Ramon Jean (Jean Family) Michael Valengo (Lee & Mike DelCore) In Thanksgiving (John Aiello) Marie Garafola (Josephine Fusaro) Lillian & Anthony Merola: 25th Month Wedding Anniversary

5/7 Thursday Acts 15:7-21; John 15:9-11

8:30 AM Corazon Taer (Daughter)

5/8 Friday Acts 15:22-31; John 15:12-17

8:30 AM Leonardo Adduci (Wife)

5/9 Saturday Acts 16:1-10; John 15:18-21

8:30 AM Carmela & Vincenza (Family)

5/10 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17 Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM Joseph & Mary Perchiacca (Sandoli Family)

9:00 AM Rose Davide (Deacon Frank & Rita Morano) 11:00 AM Giuseppe & Filomena Baranello (M/M D. Pilla) 12:30 PM Anastasia Motta (Daughter, Nickie)

NEXT WEEKEND SALE OF MOTHER’S DAY ITEMS AND COOKIES AFTER ALL THE MASSES BY OUR CLUSTER YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM

IN THIS MONTH OF MAY WE HONOR OUR HEAVENLY MOTHER, MARY AND NEXT WEEKEND OUR EARTHLY MOTHERS ON MOTH-ER’S DAY.

ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ENTRANCES OF THE CHURCH TO ENROLL YOUR MOTHER (LIVING OR DECEASED) IN THE NOVENA OF MASSES.

NEXT WEEKEND WE WILL HAVE A CROWNING OF MARY AFTER ALL THE MASSES.

SPECIAL COLLECTION: This weekend Catholic Relief Services which works at home and abroad to give aid to struggling, poor and un-derrepresented families. The six worldwide

organizations supported by the collection provide hu-manitarian aid and disaster relief to our suffering broth-ers and sisters around the globe. Help Jesus in disguise by giving generously to the CRS collection. PROCEEDS OF THIS COLLECTION WILL GO TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF NEPAL. PLEASE BE GENEROUS!

— OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION — 718-236-9165

ALL CLASSES (K—7) ARE ON SUNDAY MORNING BEGINNING AT 9:15 AND

ENDING AFTER THE 11:00 FAMILY MASS

— CLUSTER YOUTH MINISTRY — Ken Wodzanowski 718–490-4469

E-mail: kenwodz@aol.com Website: http://brooklynYM.tripod.com

CLUSTER YOUTH CENTER TUESDAYS 6:30 - 9:30 PM

WEEKLY PARISH ACTIVITIES

Sunday, May 3

9:15 Religious Education Classes 7:00 PM NA 12-Step Program (Sr. Concetta Hall)

Monday, May 4

6:30 PM Weight Watchers (Faith Formation Office) 7:00 PM ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS

Tuesday, May 5

After 8:30 AM Mass St. Anthony Novena Week 8

6:30 PM Cluster Youth Center (School & Hall) Wednesday, May 6

9:30 AM Charismatic Prayer Group (Parish Office) 12:00 PM Young-at-Heart Meeting (Sr. Concetta Hall)

Friday, May 8

6:30 PM Girl Scouts (Faith Formation Office) Saturday, May 9

8:00 PM NA 12-Step Program (Sr. Concetta Hall)

— OUR PARISH SCHOOL —

ST. PETER CATHOLIC ACADEMY Ms. Mary Lou Reitz, Principal

8401-23rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Phone: 718-372-0025

website: www.SaintPeterAcademy.org

BAPTISMS

SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH

12:00 PM Register in the Parish Office

Bring a copy of the Baby’s Birth Certificate

THIS SUNDAY AT THE 11:OO MASS: Our 7th graders will be our hosts. They will be our greeters, gift bearers and lead us in the Prayer of the Faithful

Next Sunday: Kindergarten & 1st Grade

FOR A NIGHT OF PRAY-ER ON THURSDAY, MAY

21ST AT 7:30 PM IN THE CHURCH

WITH SR. AVE CLARK, OP

CELEBRATION OF MARY’S MONTH & THE COMING OF THE

HOLY SPIRIT ON PENTECOST

JOIN US

NEXT THURSDAY IS THE FEAST OF THE

ASCENSION OF THE LORD, A HOLY DAY OF

OBLIGATION. MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED ON

THURSDAY IN THE MORNING AT 8:30 & 11:00

AND IN THE EVENING AT 7:30

SAVE THE DATE & PLAN TO PARTICIPATE

THE WOMAN’S SOCIETY ANNUAL SPRING FUND RAISER

THE CARD PARTY FRIDAY, MAY 29th

7:00 PM SR. CONCETTA PARISH HALL

They are collecting monetary donations, baskets and

new items to be used in the baskets and as raffles.

If you know anyone or any business that would

donate a gift or gift certificate to the Card Party

please bring them to the Parish Office.

Tickets $30.00 per person are on sale in the Parish Office

Includes: Gourmet Sandwiches, Salads,

Beverages, Coffee, Tea & Dessert

SFC YOUNG AT HEART PRESENTS

An evening with ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK

TUESDAY, MAY 12TH

At the St. George Theatre Staten Island

$98.00 per person transportation & show

For information & reservations please call Jo: 718-266-0659

ARCHBISHOP JOHN HUGHES COUNCIL 1305-86 STREET

PRESENTS CIGAR NIGHT

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20TH

STEAK & BREW TOP RATED FINE CIGARS & SPIRITS

$75.00 PER PERSON RESERVATIONS ONLY

CALL: VINCENT 718-968-2116 OR AUGIE 917-968-2971

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE DONATE A KIDNEY

A man in our community, Fred Howe, has FSGS kidney disease and needs

a kidney transplant.

Would you consider giving the gift of a kidney?

Go to: www.columbia/surgery.org/pat/kidneypancreastx/guide.html

NY Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia & Cornell

Donor Coordinator 212-305-6469 Fax: 212-342-0843 for donor questionnaire for Fred Howe

Please take a flier at the entrances of the Church