S A S : Please call the rectory prior to surgery or in case of a serious illness. G P P P : Messa ogni primo sabato del mese alle 10:30AM seguito da esposizione del Santissimo Sacramento, Rosario e Benedizione. M D : Holy Rosary every weekday after the 8:00AM & 9:00AM Masses. Miraculous Medal Novena is every Monday after the 9:00AM Mass. A B S : F Friday from 9:30AM-3:00PM—ending with Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Benediction. R E : Grades 1 - 8. Meets on Sundays at 10:00AM in the Church basement. Y H C (S C ): Meets each Thursday from 11:30AM—3:00PM in the Parish Hall. C H : Viernes a las 7:30PM en la Iglesia RCIA—R C I A : If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a Catholic or completing their entrance into the church through Confirmation or Holy Eucharist, please call Father Ron at St. Athanasius at (718)236-0124 Ext.13 S A : Located 6120 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn NY 11204. For more information call 718-236-4791.

M S Weekdays: 8:00AM (Italian) & 9:00AM - (July & August 8:30AM) Saturdays: 8:30AM (Bilingual) & 5:30PM Vigil Sundays: 9:00AM (English), 10:15AM (Italian), 11:30AM (English) 1:00 PM (Spanish) Holy Days: Please refer to the current bulletin.

S B : English: Call the Rectory during office hours to schedule an appointment for the Baptismal intake. In-struction Class is required the Thursday two weeks before Baptism at 7:30PM. Español: Debe llamar primero a la Rectoría durante horas de oficina para hacer una cita. Los bautismos se celebran el Segundo Do-mingo de cada mes a las 2:45PM. Italiano:Deve prima chiamare la Canonica in orario di ufficio per un appuntamento. S R : Confes-sions are held on Saturdays from 4:30PM—5:15PM (Spanish & Italian) and 4:00—5:00PM (English) at St. Athanasius, or at other reasonable times by making an appointment at the Rectory. S M : Arrangements must be made with a priest/deacon at least 6 months prior to the wedding date.

MSGR. DAVID L. CASSATO, ADMINISTRATOR

REV. MARTIN RESTREPO, PAROCHIAL VICAR

Deacon Anthony Mammoliti,

Pastoral Associate

Ken Wodzanowski, Youth Minister 718-490-4469 - email: kenwodz@aol.com

S E O

Mrs. Roseanne Bourke, DRE Telephone: 718-234-0041

R O

Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Telephone: 718-259-4636 Fax: 718-259-3066

saintdominicrectoryoffice@gmail.com

Website: stdominic-brooklyn.org saintdomsoutreach.org

M M Mrs. Mary Carmosino, Music Director

Kateri Pasipanki, Cantor

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT – DECEMBER 9, 2018

M I W Sunday, December 9th 9:00AM Giovanni Ingravallo - Requested: Children 10:15AM Giuseppe Namio Requested: Moglie & Figli 11:30AM Mario Parlagreco Requested: Ernest & Lucy DiMeglio 1:00PM San Juan Diego Mass Monday, December 10th 8:00AM In Onore di Santa Lucia Requested: Famiglia Lombardo 9:00 AM Cathy & Nick Mazzone Requested: Frances Mazzone Tuesday, December 11th

8:00AM Vito Pietanza Requested: Wife & Daughters 9:00AM Nicolo Prainito Requested: Wife Lucrezia Wednesday, December 12th 8:00AM Franco & Salvatore Frisella Requested: Mamma & Moglie 9:00AM John Alessandria Requested: Wife, Anna 7:00PM En honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe Thursday, December 13th 8:00AM Angela & Salvatore Carollo Requested: Antonina Marchiano 9:00AM Benedetto & Calogero DiMaggio Requested: Figli & Famiglia Friday, December 14th 8:00AM Ines Adriano & Romano Brunetti Requested: Daughter Adrianna 9:00AM Nellie & Louis Randisi Requested; Daughter Saturday, December 15th 8:30AM Chalice Rizzo Requested: Famiglia Orlando 11:30AM M/M Luciano Perratore (3 yr. anniversary) Requested: Wife sina & Family 5:30 PM Joe Cangialosi Requested: Mogli Vincenza

T W ’ M G

Altar Candles are donated in honor of:

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Gifts of Bread & Wine are donated in honor of:

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Tabernacle Candles are donated in honor of:

Our Lady of Guadalupe

W P C Monday, December 10 Holy Rosary (after the 8:00AM & 9:00 AM Masses) Tuesday, December 11th Holy Rosary (after the 8:00AM & 9:00AM Masses) Wednesday, December 12th Holy Rosary (after the 8:00AM & 9:00AM Masses) 6:30 PM Youth Center Thursday, December 13th Holy Rosary-(after the 8:00AM & 9:00AM Masses) 12:00PM: Young at Heart (Gym) 7:30 PM: - Narcotics Anonymous (Classroom) Friday, December 14th Holy Rosary (after the 8:00AM & 9:00AM Masses) 7:30 PM: El Santo Rosario 6:30PM Youth Center Saturday, December 15th Holy Rosary (after 8:30 Mass)

SAVE THE DATE ADVENT

RECONCILIATION MONDAY DECEMBER 17, 2018

4:00 - 8:00 PM

Annual Catholic Appeal Our Goal is $22,200.00 Pledged: $24,906.00 Received: $23,745.00

W C R :

D . 3, 2017 - $3171 - D . 2, 2018 - $2745 F R R :

Dec. 2. 2018 - $1250

Generations of Faith Pledged: 277,000.00 Received: 102,993.00

All those who have made a pledge, please

remember to send in your payments. Thank you!

The season of Advent is always a hectic one. We are moving about, decorating our homes for Christmas, get-ting our lists together to buy that perfect gift and writing out endless Christmas cards or in some cases sending our email greetings. We can get so absorbed and maybe even a little stressed out. Give yourself a gift, come to Advent Meditations on Wednesdays during Advent. Kenny, our Youth Minister has prepared a wonderful program that allows you to spend some quite time with Jesus....Our Spanish Community has a special dedica-tion to Our Lady of Guadalupe with mass and celebra-tion on Wednesday Dec 12. On Dec 13th after the morn-ing masses there will be a blessing of the eyes; the Feast of St Lucy. Story Time with Santa on Saturday Dec 15th, get your tickets by Dec 12th……………………. The first reading is tells of the Hebrew exile in Babylon. They were brought into exile because they were weaker than their neighbors and had turned from God. No, they had not stopped worshiping in the Temple, but their faith in God was very much just lip service. They joined in with the pagan customs of those around them. They adopted pagan glorification of the material over the spiritual. For all these sins, God let them be led into exile. Once in exile, the people realized that there was no hope for them to free themselves. They were captives of a powerful kingdom. They realized that they were completely dependent on God to free them. The condition the Hebrew people were in is not all that different than our human condition. So many people give lip service to religion, but live as pagans. So many people join in with the glorification of the material over the spiritual. Immorality attacks us every day. Some-times it is out in the world. Sometimes it is within our families. Often it is within each of us. So we call upon God to deliver us from evil. He is more powerful than anything that is attacking us. He frees us from all that holds us captive. Pope Francis o en reminds us that we need God’s mercy. He sees how much we need to be freed from evil. He has compassion on us. We live under the mercy of God. A wonderful way to prepare for Christmas is to recognize the need for Christ in our lives. He is the one who fills our emptiness. A savior is coming, and God knows we need Him.

ST. DOMINIC’S OUTREACH

Is in need of the following food:

Sunday, December 9 - Progresso Soup Sunday, December 16 - Mac & cheese Sunday, December 23 - Frosted Flakes Sunday, December 30 - Lucky Charms Sunday, January 6 - Jar Sauce

THANK YOU!

NIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WILL BE SELLING CHRISTMAS WREATHS IN

FRONT OF ST. DOMINICS

AFTER SUNDAY MASSES ON

DECEMBER 9TH & 16TH

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS OUR CHARITABLE DEEDS.

COMMUNITY CHAT With Deacon Anthony Mammoliti

Advent is a time of the year when we prepare to celebrate Christmas with prayers and performing

good deeds.

As we prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of Jesus, we invite you to participate in our

Advent Giving Tree beginning on the

first Sunday of Advent, December 2nd. If you wish to participate, please take a tag,

buy a new gift and tape the ornament to the gift (UNWRAPPED). Gifts can be returned at

Mass or at the Rectory. Please return the gift no later

than Wednesday, December 19th. Pick up will be Friday, Dec.21st.

Thank you for your generosity!

Advent Meditations December 12th &19th after the 9:00 am Mass in the Church. All are welcome! Take 30 minutes during each week of Advent to stop, breathe and get ready for the birth of Baby Jesus. —————————————————————————————– Story Time with Santa Saturday, December 15th Starts after the 5:30 Mass *******Tickets $10.00 per child*******$5.00 per adult • Watch a Christmas Movie • Listen to Santa himself read a story to them all • Fun and Games (Snowball fight and Snowman build- ing) • A chance to sit on Santa’s Lap and receive a gift • Take your own photos • Christmas Caroling, DJ Music and more!!!!!

***Tickets can be purchased at the Rectory*** ***Youth Ministry and Religious Education School***

***Every child that buys a ticket before December 12th will get a present from Santa*** NO TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR!

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CHRISTMAS EVE MASS & NATIVITY RE-ENACTMENT

Join us on Monday, Christmas Eve, December 24th at the 3:30PM Mass.

Children from our Religious Education Program will re-enact

the birth of Jesus which will also include scripture readings

and music in celebration of Our Savior’s Birth.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Yours in Christ, Roseanne Bourke, DRE

Youth Ministry Upcoming Programs and Special Events

Would you like to memorialize a loved one through

our Annual Christmas Flower Guild?

All the deceased who are enrolled in the Christmas Flower Guild will have their names enshrined in our sanctuary during the Christmas season.

If you would like to enroll someone, we ask that you

return the Christmas Flower Offering envelope in the collection basket at Mass or to the Rectory. Envelopes are available in the vestibule of the Church

or in the Rectory.

Please print names carefully.

Envelopes must be in by Wednesday, December 19th

—————————————————————————-- Advent Prayers

Week 1, Hope Dear Jesus, you are the hope in our messy world. This Advent, help us slow down, lis-ten to your voice, and focus on what’s really important. We place our hope in you as we prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth on Christmas. Amen. Week 2, Peace Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the-best-version-of-ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace. Help us share that peace with everyone we encounter, especially those who need it most. Amen. Week 3, Joy Dear Jesus, help us focus on you during this busy season. May we stay aware of the joy you bring into our lives. We want to find you in the everyday moments and come with hearts of gratitude to your manger on Christmas. Amen. Week 4, Love Dear Jesus, may the light of your love always shine in our hearts. As Christmas draws closer, we marvel at your great love for us. Let your love transform every aspect of

The Rededication of St. Dominic Church will be held on

Sunday, February 24, 2018 at the 11:30 AM Mass.

We ask all of our St. Dominic Family Members to join us at this joyous occasion.

Donations for Church Renovation

It is with great appreciation that I would like to thank the following special

donors who have contributed to the Renovation of St. Dominic’s Church:

In Memoria di Michele Lombardo (Filomena Lombardo) Altar Donation $10,000.00 In Memory of Orazio Mattioli Tabernacle Altar Donation $10,000.00 John Ingravallo-Alpine Electric Inc. $25,000.00 St. Athanasius Church $10,000.00 Spanish Communities $10,100.00 Mr. & Mrs. Carlo Lauricella $ 5,000.00 Figli di Santa Rosalia $ 2,000.00 May God richly add blessings to your life!

AVAILABLE

The Candlesticks are available for memorialization for

a donation of $1,000.00 each. There are two candlesticks available.

The new Pews are available for memorialization for a donation of $1,000.00 each.

Total Available Taken 25 22 3

There are still gold leafs available by the Holy Family in the vestibule for a donation of $1000.00 each

Suicide Prevention

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Catholic Charities Call Center 1-718-722-6001

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RECENT EVENTS IN THE CHURCH

You are urged to voice your feelings regard-

ing the recent sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church by writing to the following:

Archbishop Christopher Pierre Papal Nuncio

33-39 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo

United States Conference of bishops 32-11 4th St. N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20017

We pray for all those who are sick in any way that God will grant them healing and peace, through Christ our Lord. Amen,.

Gospel: Luke 3:1-6 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and He-rod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the región of lturaea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the desert. John went throughout the whole región of the Jor-dan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the fogiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah: A voice of one crying out in the desert: “prepare the way of the Lord make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough way made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” The Gospel of the Lord. —————————————————— READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39- 47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

Marcella Talignani is a New York Licensed Psychotherapist in our parish community. She has her

Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is an MSW,

LMSW, LCSW. She is a warm, empathetic, goal

oriented practitioner who believes that it’s never too late to begin to

live the life you deserve! What are you waiting for? Contact her for: Individual, Couples and Family therapy

917-808-0669

Please keep in prayer all those who are ill from our Parish

Please call the rectory to add or remove any names.

Lisa Adragna Amanda A. J. Lucy Barreto

William Berkley Briggs Julia Bruzzese Kelly Capablo

Chrissy Caromico Paula Castro

Alfonso Cataldi Agatha Cilmi Maria Cilmi

Maria Elia Covarrubias Mary DeMauro Richard Engert Luis Florencio Selma Gracin

Marilyn Israelowitz Amanda J.

Patricia LaQuara Ralph Lestingi

Vivi Lin Alma Marie Licciardi

Carol Anielle Luca Annamarie Magnifico

Angelica Mariano Grace Mariano

William Mariano Jennie Martine Carmela Mele Agata Piccolo

Tania Marsala Roppolo Annette Nardi

John Nardi Sabrina Parker Eddy Ricabono

Joel Rivera Carmine Santiello

Irene Serrapica Marie Simineri Rose Sprung

Joseph Stellato Giugigta Tragni

Irene White Frank Zigon Diane Sabino Jose Vicens

Phyllis Engert

P C I

Dal Vangelo secondo Luca Nell’anno quindicesimo dell’impero di Tiberio Cesare, mentre Ponzio Pilato era governa-tore della Giudea, Erode tetràrca della Galilea, e Filippo, suo fratello, tetrarca, dell’Iturè e della Traconìtide, e Lisània tetràrca della Galilea, e Filippo, suo fratello, tetràrca dell’Abilène, sotto I sommi sacredoti Anna e Càifa, la parola di Dio venne su Govanni, figlio di Zaccarìa, nel deserto. Egli percorse tutta la regione del Giordano, predicando un battesimo di conversion oper il perdono dei peccati, com è scritto nel libro degli oracoli del profeta Isaìa: Voce di uno che grida nel deserto: Preparate la via del Signore, raddrizzate i suoi sentieri! Ogni burrone sarà riempito, ogni monte e ogni colle sarà abbassato; le vie tortuose diverran-no diritte e quelle impervie, spianate. Ogni uomo vedrà la salvezza di Dio! VANGELO Ogni uomo vedrà la salvezza di Dio! Questa pagina lucana è significativa soprattutto per la mappa politica che le fa da cornice: è l’anno 27/28 a. C., il quindicesimo di Tiberio, lo scacchiere politico (I governatori e I procuratori) e quello religioso (il pontifi-cato di Anna e Caifa) sono ben definiti. Nella linèa della storia umana con il groviglio delle sue miserie e delle sue potenze la parola di Dio investe l’ultimo profeta, il Battista, e si in-carna poi nel Figlio Gesù Cristo. Questa parola non ritornerà vuota a Dio ma passera at-traverso la storia trasformandola. Raccogliendo l’eco dell’antica profezia, il Battista punta il suo indice sul senso che la storia sta ora prendendo. Una strada rettilinea sta per essere tracciata: essa conduce alla salvezza offerta da Dio in Gesù. Infatti Luca (diversamente da Marco’e Matteo, che citano il profeta Isaìa in modo incomplete) continua aggiungendo an-che l’ultima frase: Ogni uomo vedrà la salvezza di Dio. Gli occhi di tuttti si apriranno e po-tranno intuire la mano di Dio che opera e salva.

P L C H

DOMINGO II DE ADVIENTO Lc 3,1- 6

El año decimoquinto del reinado del emperador Tiberio, cuando Poncio Pilato gobernaba la Judea, siendo Herodes tetrarca de Galilea, su hermano Filipo tetrarca de Iturea y Traconí de, y Lisanias tetrarca de Abilene, bajo el pon ficado

de Anás y Caifás, Dios dirigió su palabra a Juan, hijo de Zacarías, que estaba en el desierto. Este comenzó entonces a

recorrer toda la región del río Jordán, anunciando un bau smo de conversión para el perdón de los pecados, como está

escrito en el libro del profeta Isaías: Una voz grita en el desierto: Preparen el camino del Señor, allanen sus senderos. Los valles serán rellenados, las montañas y las colinas serán aplanadas. Serán enderezados los senderos sinuosos y ni-

velados los caminos disparejos. Entonces, todos los hombres verán la Salvación de Dios.

Meditación

En el Adviento se destaca la figura de Juan el Bau sta que invita a preparar el camino. No pide solo un cambio de

costumbres, sino el arrepen miento. ¿Dónde se prepara ante todo la venida del Señor? En el corazón. Allí es donde Los valles serán rellenados, las montañas y las colinas serán aplanadas. Serán enderezados los senderos sinuosos. Se trata

de rellenar los valles, es decir, reconocer lo que está vació y necesitado en la propia vida. También de hacer caer los

montes, es decir los sen mientos de orgullo, vanidad y odio. Y además de enderezar los caminos torcidos, es decir to-

dos los proyectos que nos desvían de la voluntad de Dios. Así quedará abierto el paso para el Mesías, para que venga a completar la obra que él ya ha comenzado en nuestras vidas.

Oración

Señor, en esta Navidad que se acerca ven a ocupar tu lugar en mi vida, y prepárame con la fuerza de tu gracia.

Ultimo Jueves de cada mes, de

7:30 pm—9:00 pm Tienes una cita!

Adoración Eucarística Por todos los Sacerdotes y

nuevas vocaciones “Bendito y Alabado sea por siempre

el Santísimo Sacramento ”

¡Aviso Importante ! Si todavía no estas registrado como parroquiano por favor pasa por la

rectoría y regístrate. Porque si no estas registrado o no estas

usando tus sobres semanales, no podremos proporcionarte ninguna car-ta que certifique que eres miembro de

esta comunidad.

Posadas Navideñas del 15 al 23 de Diciembre, 7:30pm a 9:00pm La Comunidad Hispana de St. Dominic,

Te invita a que vengas a prepararte para el Nacimiento de Jesús, en Tú Corazón…...

P L C H

Los invitamos a participar en nuestros grupos semanales en la parroquia

Los martes a las 7:30pm

Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para

Adultos

Si es mayor de 18 años y necesita recibir los Sacramentos del Bautismo,Comunión o

Confirmación. Llame a Arturo Vazquez al 347-323-3315 Clases: Domingos de 1:00pm a 2:00pm

Jornadas De Vida Cristiana Todos los Viernes a las 7:30–9PM

en los salones de clases. Community service, fun activities, art & crafts, games and fun events, trips, meet new people and more….

Recemos el Santo Rosario en comunidad

cada viernes a las 7:30pm

Las registraciones para educacion religiosa continuan abiertas

Requisitos: Copia del certificado de bautismo del niño. Por favor, pase por la Rectoría para

inscribirse. ¿Preguntas? Llame a Roseanne 718-234-0041.

Damos la bienvenida a niños con

necesidades especiales.

H O E E Miércoles: 9-4, Jueves: 4-8 Viernes: 4-8.

Bautizos: Diciembre 08, 2018 y Enero 12, 2019 Segundo Sábado de mes a las 2:30pm

Registaciones en la Rectoría.

Cursos Bíblicos

Martes de 7:00 pm a 8:00 pm Para Adultos y Niños (mayores de 6 años).

Te esperamos. ¡Católicos firmes en su Fe!

Para más información llamar al : 631-398-8632.

Celebración,Visperas de Navidad Lunes 24 de Diciembre del 2018

Misa 3:30 pm Los niños de educación

religiosa representaran el Nacimiento de Jesús.

Por favor unanse con nosotros...

St. Dominic R. C. Church 2001 Bay Ridge Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Te esperamos!

Fiesta en Honor a la Virgen de Guadalupe Martes 11 de Diciembre

Procesion 7:00 pm y Misa 8:00 pm

Miercoles 12 de Diciembre Misa 7:00 pm

Habrá un compartir en el gimnasio despues de la misa.

Novena

03 de Diciembre al 11 de Diciembre 7:00 pm

¿ACASO NO ESTOY YO AQUI , QUE SOY TU MADRE? TE ESPERAMOS!

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