REFLECTION ON THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

I n today’s Gospel of the Trans-figuration, the voice of God is heard, saying of Jesus, “This is

my chosen Son; listen to him.” as we continue on our way through this Lenten Season our attention should be drawn more and more to the voice of Jesus. What is he saying to you? What are you do-ing to listen to him? Our prayer is for a heart open to hearing what Jesus has to say to each of us.

St. Paul, in the second reading from Philippians, makes explicit the meaning of the Transfigura-tion: “Our citizenship is in heav-en.” Just as God’s promise to Abram is fulfilled so God will ful-fill the promise of heavenly citi-

zenship to us. “Look up at the sky and count the stars, if you can. Just so shall your descendants be.” Peter, John and James along with Moses, representing the Law and Elijah, the Prophets witnessed the glory of Jesus Christ in which we all will share. Let us on our Lenten journey of Faith be attentive to God’s promises.

MARCH 17, 2019

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DECEASED

VITO TURZELLI

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED SICK

Luke Peterson, Ralph Valenti, Theresa Gonzalez, Natalie Delgado, Carmelo Pulizzotto, Salvatore Pandolfo, Arthur Malagoli, Thomas Messina, Ann DeForca, Maureen Rivera, Anthony Calabrese, Bina Capotorto, Fred Lesto, Joseph Perrelli, Jean Bevacqua, George Cagno, Ariana Mainner, Julia Bruzzese, Josephine Zimmitti, Frank DiBari, Rose Dee, Calogero & Consiglia Bertolino. Carmine Barone, Michelle Palazzi-Brady, George Constantin, Isabel Ayala, Frances Cantone, Bernadette DeBenedetto, Vito Pisano, Theresa Mierzejew-ski, Arlene Kelch, Diana Gomez, Marieelena Sprock, Joan Adinolfi, Dariese DeVita, Quintin Leone, Rose Scianno, Terry Cincotta

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 can do all things in Christ who strengthens us! (Philippians 4:13)

SECOND WEEK OF LENT

BREAD & WINE ALTAR & SANCTUARY CANDLES

IN MEMORY OF MADELINE & JOSEPH PORCARO REQUESTED BY JOAN & DIANE

Masses & Readings for the Week

3/17 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

Genesis 15:5-12,17-18; Philippians 3:17--4:1; Luke 9:28b-36

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM

Mary Caso (Dennis Giordano)

9:00 AM Millie Ciliege (Bob & Rosemarie)

11:00 AM Anna & Domenick Coppola (Family) 12:30 PM Madeline & Louis Dellova (Lucille & Molly)

3/18 Monday Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor

Daniel 9:4b-10; Luke 6:36-38

8:30 AM Gail Morano (Michael Volpe)

3/19 Tuesday JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BVM 2 Samuel 7:4-5a,12-14a,16; Romans 4:13,16-18,22 Matthew 1:16,18-21,24a

8:30 AM Joseph Vail (Frances Pulomena) St. Anthony Week 1

3/20 Wednesday Jeremiah 18:18-20; Matthew 20:17-28

8:30 AM Mauro Monaco (Sister, Ivana) Faro & Genovaffa Vitale (Daughter & Family) John Ferrante (M/M Desiderio Pilla)

3/21 Thursday Jeremiah 17:5-10; Luke 16:19-31

8:30 AM People of the Parish

3/22 Friday DAY OF ABSTINANCE Genesis 37:3-4,12-13a,17b-28a; Matthew 21:33-43,45-46

8:30 AM Eddie Sanchez (Luis)

3/23 Saturday Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop Micah 7:14-15,18-20; Luke 15:1-3,11-32

8:30 AM Ofelia Tarantino (Anna Fiore)

3/24 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Exodus 3:1-8a,13-15; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12; Luke 13:1-9

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM

Sacred Heart: In Thanksgiving (Marianne Russo)

9:00 AM Frank Calabro & Esther Pulomena Kessler

(Frances Pulomena)

11:00 AM Alba Dorata (Mrs. Maria Carmela DiGiglio) 12:30 PM Agnes & James Dee (M. Brennan)

THIS WEEKEND AFTER ALL THE MASSES THERE WILL BE A SALE OF RELIGIOUS

ARTICLES FROM THE HOLY LAND Samer Awwad representing the Christian Catholic Families of Bethlehem will be selling Crucifixes, Religious Art Work and Rosaries all made of olive wood from the Holy Land. Since tourism has great-ly depleted, Christian families who depend on tourist, have been greatly affected. Sale of these items will help them very much and give you an opportunity to have “something” authentic from the Holy Land. Please browse and purchase some articles. It is for a good cause and also a help to your personal devotion

Weekly Parish Schedule

Sunday, march 17

9:15 am religious education class (convent)

Monday, march 18 7:30 pm young adult ministry (convent)

Wednesday, march 20

12:00 pm young at heart (church)

— OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION — 718-236-9165

ALL CLASSES ARE ON SUNDAY MORNING BEGINNING AT 9:15 AND

ENDING WITH THE 11:00 FAMILY MASS 2018/2019 REGISTRATION FOR

GRADES K — 8 IN THE PARISH OFFICE FROM 9:30 AM — 3:30 PM MONDAY—THURSDAY

OR CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT REGISTRATION IS ONGOING

11:00 Mass Sunday, March 17th: 3rd Grade March 24th: 2nd Grade

— OUR PARISH SCHOOL — ST. PETER CATHOLIC ACADEMY

Mrs. Danielle Alfeo, Principal 8401-23rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Phone: 718-372-0025 website: www.SaintPeterAcademy-

brooklyn.org 3 Year Old — 8th Grade

CALL FOR REGISTRATION

If you are considering a Catholic Education for your child/children do not let finances or language be a de-terrent: There are many opportunities for scholarships and grants. And The Academy has a Spanish speaking translator available to assist in registration and filling out all financial aid papers

THIS MONDAY, MARCH 18TH WOMAN’S SOCIETY MEETING

7:00 PM IN THE CHURCH ALL PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN

WITH THE JOHN HUGHES COUNCIL IN PRAYING A LIVING ROSARY

FOLLOWED BY A CELEBRATION OF ST JOSEPH — ST. PATRICK

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT COFFEE, TEA & SODA BREAD & SFINGI

JOIN US

The 13 weeks of Prayer in Honor of St Anthony

begins this Tuesday, March 19th.

After the 8:30 AM Mass It is the Feast of St. Joseph

We will celebrate the Mass of St. Joseph, pray our Litany

and bless and distribute bread Then we will begin the first week

of the St. Anthony novena prayers

We Pray: We thank you Father for giving us St. Anthony, who lived the Gospel

so faithfully. Through his intercession, may the Good News of

Christ impel us to build up your Kingdom and to make the world a

more fitting place for all to live. Amen

A new addition in the Shrine Room is a kiosk of pam-phlets courtesy of the John Hughes Council of the Knights of Columbus. CIS, Catholic Information Service, is a major evangelical arm of the Knights. It makes our Catholic Faith accessible and provides continuing tools for catechesis and spiritual formation. They have given to our Parish The Domestic Church Series which helps us to live out the Church’s mission and vision for our fami-lies. Look over the selection and if you find one or two you like take them.

THEY ARE FREE! READ AND PASS THEM ON!

BAPTISMS SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH

12:00 PM Register in the Parish Office

Bring a copy of Baby’s Birth Certificate

A REFLECTION ON THE FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH

St. Joseph was of the line of David which was essential in order for Jesus to be legally of the house and line of David in fulfillment of the Scriptures. What is more important for us is the example which Jo-seph left us. He was a man of faith who played his role in God’s salvific plan for us; he was obedient to the will of God; he had a love for the Law and its fulfillment; he showed piety and fortitude in times of trial; he had a chaste love for the Blessed Virgin Mary and he exercised his paternal authority with due care. He is therefore a true example of Christian living and is the Protector and Patron of the Universal Church. Joseph is also the patron of carpenters and manual workers.

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH O glorious St. Joseph, you were chosen by God to be the foster father of Jesus,

the most pure spouse of Mary ever Virgin and the head of the Holy Family. You are chosen as the heavenly patron and protector of the Church.

It is with great confidence that I implore your powerful assistance for the whole Church on earth. Protect in a special manner all who labor for souls amid the trials and tribulations of this life

and grant that all peoples of the world may follow Christ and the Church.

PARISH LENTEN ACTIVITIES

STATIONS OF THE CROSS ITALIAN: OGNI DOMENICA DOPO LA MESSA ALLE 9:00 AM

ENGLISH: FRIDAYS AFTER THE 8:30 AM MASS YOUTH: WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK, APRIL 17TH 7:00 PM Beginning at ST. DOMINIC to ST. MARY MOTHER OF JESUS

PARISHES: GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 19TH Ending at OL OF GUADALUPE

ALMSGIVING: LENTEN COIN FOLDERS & THE ANNUAL

DIOCESAN CATHOLIC APPEAL

THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

SATURDAYS: FROM 4:00 - 4:30 PM

MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK: APRIL 15TH FROM 3:00 - 9:00 PM

GIORNATA DI PREGHIERA PER LA QUARESIMA: 23 MARZO

8:00 AM PARTENZA DALLA PARROCCHIA PER IL CENTRO DELL’IMMACOLATA CONCEZIONE, DOUGLASTON

MORNINGS OF PRAYER FOR LENT AND EASTER SEASONS The 13 Tuesdays in preparation for the Feast of St. An-

thony MARCH 19TH - JUNE 11TH:

Tuesday morning after the 8:30 Mass we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and pray the Novena Prayers with a reflection on the Novena theme ending with Benediction

LENTEN NIGHT OF REFLECTION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD 7:30 PM IN THE CHURCH

Our LIFE Adult Group and our Young Adult Ministry (YAMs) invite all parishioners to a unique even-ing of prayer and reflection. Come experience the Church lit only with LUMINARIES (bags with reflec-tive scenes illuminated by candles). An opportunity to lock out the world and lock into God for prayer and reflection during this Lenten Season. After our prayer Service, refreshments will be served

IRISH BLESSINGS & SAYINGS IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK May the Irish hills caress you; may her lakes and rivers bless you; may the luck of the Irish enfold you; may the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go. Never iron a four-leaf clover, because you don't want to press your luck.