St. Elizabeth R. C. Church 94-20 85 Street Ozone Park, N.Y. 11416

MASSES / MISAS: SUNDAY / DOMINICAL (Saturday Evening/Sabatina: 5:00 PM English) 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM English 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM en Español WEEKDAYS / DIARIA Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM (English) Viernes - 7:30 PM (En Español) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Saturday: 4:00 to 4:30 PM. Appointments at other times by calling the Rectory. SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACIÓN (CONFESION) Sábado: 4:00 hasta 4:30 PM. Citas desponibles para llamar a la Casa Curial RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTIONS - SUNDAY SCHOOL Classes in Religious Education for Grades 1 through 8 are held each Sunday from 9:15 to 10:45. Classes for High School students (Grades 9-12) are held monthly from September to May. Registration is required. For more information, please call the Religious Education office at 917-689-6840. INSTRUCCIÓN RELIGIOSA - ESCUELA DOMINICAL Las clases de educación religiosa para los grados 1 a 8 se hacen domingo de 9:15 a 10:45. Las clases para los estudiantes de secundaria (grados 9-12) se hacen una vez al mes de septiembre a mayo. Es necesario regis-trarse. Para obtener más información, por favor llame a la oficina de Educación Religiosa 917-689-6840. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: Wednesday after 9:00 AM Mass NOVENA DE MEDALLA MILAGROSA: Miercoles despues de la Misa de 9 AM ROSARY: Monday-Saturday before 9:00 AM Mass ROSARIO: lunes –sabado antes de la Misa de las 9 AM ADORATION OF THE SACRAMENT: First Fridays at 9:30 am. ADORACION DEL SANTISSIMO SACRAMENTO: Primer viernes de 9:30 AM BENEDICTION First Fridays at 10:30 am. BENDICION: Primer viernes a la 10:30am LETTERS: For any reason, require prior parish registration, Sunday and full Sacrament participation and meet all civil requirements. CARTAS: En todos los casos, requieren inscripcion anterior en la par-roquia, participacion a los domingos y Sacramentos completos y requisi-tos civiles.

Rectory: 1-718-296-4900 Fax: 1-718-296-1140 E-mail: stelizabeth94@verizon.net Parish Website: www.stelizabeth-queens.org OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI - (LUNES-VIERNES) 9:15 AM - 12PM & 1:15PM - 4 PM. EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY NOCHES Y FIN DE SEMANA: POR CITA SOLAMENTE Rev. Robert F. Barclay, Pastor Rev. Jude Zimoha, Parochial Vicar Rev. James A. Hughes, Parochial Vicar Susan A. Templin, Religious Education Mrs. Marie Scarpelli, Parish Secretary Domenick Marino & Beatriz Taveras, Trustees St. Elizabeth Catholic Academy: Office: 1-718-641-6990 Website: stelizabethny.com RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Non-Catholic adults interested in learning about the Catholic faith AND baptized Catholic adults who have not received all their Sacraments (First Communion/Confirmation) should contact the Religious Education office for information about RCIA—917-689-6840. RITO DE INICIACION CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS (RICA) Adultos interesados en aprender sobre la fe católica y católicos bautiza-doslos adultos que no han recibido sus sacramentos (primera comunión y confirmación) deben ponerse en contacto con la oficina de Educación Religiosa para obtener más información acerca de RICA- 917-689-6840. BAPTISM OF INFANTS: Prior registration at our office is required. The Baptism ceremony is scheduled every other month on the fourth Saturday at 12:00 PM in Eng-lish. LOS BAUTISMOS DE INFANTES: Inscripción anterior se requiere a la oficina. El horario de celebración de Bautismos es cada mes, el tercer Sábado a las 12:00PM en Español. MARRIAGE PREPARATION: The engaged couple should make arrangements with the Rectory at least six months before the date of marriage and before any receptions are scheduled. Please log on to www.pre-cana.org for complete information about marriage preparation in the Diocese. MATRIMONIOS: Las preparaciones de matrimonio deben hacerse con seis meses de antic-ipación, y antes de arreglar fiesta matrimonial. Favor arreglar una cita en la rectoria. MINISTRY TO THE SICK: Please notify the rectory concerning all ill members of our parish for prayers, to receive the Eucharist and the Anointing of the Sick. Mass of Anointing last Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM. CUIDADO PASTORAL A LOS ENFERMOS Llame a la casa curial para informarnos de los miembros enfermos de nuestra comunidad para oraciones, recibir los sacramentos de eucaristía y unción de los enfermos. Misa de Uncion el ultimo Sabado del mes a las 9:00 AM.

St. Elizabeth Church February 5, 2017

LAY MINISTRY SUNDAY

Lay Ministry Sunday will be celebrated through-out the diocese on February 26th. This will be an opportunity to affirm and celebrate the many ded-icated lay women and men who give tirelessly of their time and talent in service to others and to the Church as Catechists, Ushers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Choir Members and so many other ways. Thank you.

DOMINGO DE MINISTERIO LAICO

El Domingo del Ministerio Laico se celebrará en toda la diócesis 26 de febrero. Esta será una oportunidad para afirmar y celebrar a todos los laicos, mujeres y hombres que incansablemente dan de su tiempo y talento al servicio de los demás y a la Iglesia como Catequistas, Ujieres, Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristía, Lectores, los miembros del Coro y en mu-chas otras cosas. Gracias a todos.

REMINDER In order to facilitate counting the weekly con-tributions by our volunteers, we ask that you do not tape or staple your offering envelopes. Also, in order to guarantee that your weekly contribution is recorded, please remember to fill in the amount enclosed.

RECORDATORIO Para facilitar el conteo de las contribuciones semana-les, por nuestros parroquianos que voluntariamente ofrecen su tiempo, les pedimos que por favor no usen cintas de pegar o grapas (staples) en sus sobres de donación. También, y para garantisar que su genero-

sa contribución sea bien registrada, les recordamos que pongan (al frente del sobre) la cantidad incluida.

A Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage to Catholic Cuba

Bishop Octavio Cisneros, Spiritual Director March 24 – 31, 2017

Join us aboard Celestyal Cruises

With visits to: Our Lady of Cobre, Havana, Punta Frances, Cienfuegos

For a Brochure call Lucille at Regina Tours 1-800-CATHOLIC x 208

DIVORCED/ WIDOWED/ SEPARATED Beginning Experience The loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation is one of life's most traumatic experiences; often resulting in feelings of loneliness and grief. When those feelings re-main, it can be overwhelming and hard to move forward. The Beginning Experience weekend is time to focus on you - to feel understood by peers and experience a sense of peace and a renewed hope for the future. The next week-end is on Long Island on February 24 – 26. For information and reservations, call Mary (516) 413-6209, Jean (631) 903-0973, Jim (718) 474-3779 or John (516) 822-0635.

2017 Mass Intentions

Remember loved ones with a Mass. We have many open intentions for 2017. The stipend for an an-nounced Mass is $15. If you wish to request a Mass, please come to the Rectory.

Intenciones para Misas 2017

Recuerde a sus seres queridos con una misa. Todavía tene-mos muchas intenciones abiertas para 2017. La donación para una Misa anunciada es de $15.00. Si usted desea soli-citar una Misa, por favor venga a la Rectoría.

MINI LENTEN BRUNCH JESUS’ JOURNEY OF LOVE

Saturday, March 11th from 9:30AM to 12:00PM Jesus’ Journey of Love

an excellent preparation for Lent’s Journey Mini Lenten Brunch will start right after the 9:00AM Mass

If you can’t come to the Mass, join us at 9:30AM in the Church basement.

All are welcome! Sponsored by: Sister Ave Clark, O.P.

Heart to Heart Ministry Please RSVP: 718-441-4429 Eleanor Malone

DEFINIENDO LA VIOLENCIA DOMESTICA

O RELACIÓN ABUSIVA En este taller, vamos aprender a definir la vio-lencia domestica y también como reconocer las señales de una relación abusiva. Hablaremos de cómo afecta emocionalmente a la persona siendo abusada y a los niños que son testigos de este trauma. Tendremos información sobre organizaciones que les pueden ofrecer servicios gratis. El taller esta el domingo, 26 de febrero de 1:30PM - 3:30PM en el sótano de la Iglesia.

Mass Intentions for the Week February 5th - February 12th

5:00PM - Deceased of Lombard/Burbach Families SUNDAY- FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00AM - Louis Scarpelli, Jr. 9:30AM - Dalia Espijo 11:00AM - Mercedes Martinez (4th Anniversary) 12:30 PM - Ramon Espinal MON. - ST. PAUL MIKI & COMPANIONS 9:00AM – People of St. Elizabeth TUES. – WEEKDAY 9:00AM - Juliane Scott WED. – WEEKDAY 9:00AM - Juan and Macaria De Padua THURS. - WEEKDAY 9:00AM - Deceased of Lombard/Burbach Families FRI. – ST. SCHOLASTICA 9:00AM - Deceased of Lombard/Burbach Families 7:30PM - Deceased of Lombard/Burbach Families SAT. – WEEKDAY 9:00AM - Deceased of Lombard/Burbach Families 5:00PM - John Genco SUNDAY- SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00AM - Francis Barclay 9:30AM - Zeferino Calero 11:00AM - Ronnie Abellana 12:30 PM - Manuel Antonio Guerrero

PRAY FOR THE SICK Please remember in your prayers: America Hernandez, Theresa Maglione, Dienamarie Giaquinto, George Harms, Antonio and Marie Grasso, Roy Abesamis, Ellie Weber, Juana Ortega, Mireya Rodriguez, Antonio Perez, Ana Almonte, Joseph Azzara, Mauricio Palacios, José Manuel Castro

GENERATIONS OF FAITH GENERACIONES DE FE 2016-2020

Pledged/Promesas $702,379 Goal/Meta 375,000 Paid to Date/Pagado a Fecha 151,273 Owed to Date/Adeudado a Fecha (-24,731) Parishioners/Filegreses 345 Donors/Donantes 267 Not Paid Donors/No Pagados Donantes 76

St. Elizabeth Church Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Events for the Week February 5th - February 12th

SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 5

9:15AM Religious Education - School 10:30AM Cursillista Ultreya - CB

MONDAY- FEBRUARY 6 7:30PM Choir Practice - Church

TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 7 6:30PM Choir Practice - Church 8:00PM Charismatic Servers - CB

WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 8 7:00PM Cursillistas - CB

THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 9 7:00PM Jornada - CB

FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 10 6:15PM Youth Choir Practice - Church 8:15PM Grupo de Oración Carismática – CB

SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 11 9:00AM Jornada Retreat - Auditorium 2:00PM Amigos Fuertes de Dios - CB

SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 12 9:15AM Religious Education - School 11:00AM V Encuentro Meeting - CB 12:00PM Penance Meeting - CB

The parish of St. Elizabeth thanks you for your support. We are grateful to our parishioners who use the envelope sys-tem. If you wish to receive Church envelopes, please call the Rectory at 296-4900. Last Sunday’s Church Offering $ 4,477.00 Salaries 963.00 Bills 3,834.33 Total Expenses $ 4,797.33 (Loss) = (-$ 320.33)

CANDLE INTENTIONS

Vigil Light Louis Scarpelli, Sr. & Georgi

JANUARY

BAPTISMS

In January, we welcomed into our Christian family, through the Sacra-

ment of Baptism, the following children. May God continue to bless them and their families.

Keyla Nicole Morales-Tiburcio Zoe Paulino

Our Prayers and Sympathy are offered to…Lucille Garritano on the death of her mother, Domenica