REFLECTION ON THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

A s we begin our season of Au-tumn, workers here at home

and throughout the world are har-vesting the fields to provide food for our tables. How appropriate in this Sunday’s Liturgy while Jesus calls us to personal integrity: “There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me“, St. James reminds us that as Jesus’ disciples we must be committed to seeking justice for all God’s chil-dren. As we celebrate this Eucha-rist, fulfilling our duty to worship God, let us renew our commitment to fulfill our duty of justice toward our neighbor. We continue to listen to this sec-tion of Mark’s Gospel in which

Jesus teaches about discipleship. He calls his disciples to serve, teach and even challenge others, but not to judge their motives. The community of disciples, the Church, must judge right from wrong and prophetically produce the truth. In the Book of Numbers, Moses far from object-ing, rejoices that God’s Spirit has been bestowed outside his inner circle. Jesus too teaches us to rejoice whenever we find goodness, healing and compassion. Rather than judging others, we should examine the quality of our com-mitment. A crucial aspect of which, St. James tells us, is found in our love of neighbor.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

BAPTISMS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13TH

12:00 PM Register in the Parish Office

Bring a copy of Baby’s Birth Certificate

SANCTUARY CANDLES

IN MEMORY OF RITA GUIDICE REQUESTED BY FRANCES & TOMMASO CHIECO

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, Phyllis DiStefano, Julia Bruzzese, Dorothy DeVita, Giuseppe & Josephine Zimmitti, Frank DiBari, Rose Dee, Calogero & Consiglia Bertolino. Carmine Barone, Michelle Palazzi-Brady, George Con-stantin, Isabel Ayala, Frances Cantone, Venancio Rosado, Arlene Kelsch, Anna Castellano, Bernadette DeBenedetto, Vito Pisano, Theresa Mierzejewski

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 Scrip-tures, 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)

Masses & Readings for the Week

9/30 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN O T

Numbers 11:25-29; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM Madeline & Joseph Porcaro (Joan & Diane)

9:00 AM Francesca Grasso (Family) 11:00 AM Vincent, Josephine & Vincent J. Fusaro (Joanne) 12:30 PM Morosini Family (Family)

10/1 Monday Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin & Doctor Job 1:6-22; Luke 9:46-50

8:30 AM Richard Spenser (M/M J. Miller)

10/2 Tuesday The Holy Guardian Angels Job 3:1-3,11-17,20-23; Matthew 18:1-5,10

8:30 AM In Thanksgiving (Antoinette Byron)

10/3 Wednesday Job 9:1-12,14-16; Luke 9:57-62

8:30 AM Daniel Ferrara (Marie Nitti) Dr. & Mrs. R. Scarpaci: Healing (Dr. Teresa Trimarco) John R. Langlior, Sr. (P. Gargiulo Family) John Lacke (Dolores Adamo & Family) Charlie Macina (Family People of the Parish

10/4 Thursday Francis of Assisil, Religious Job 19:21-27; Luke 10:1-12

8:30 AM Cosimo & Cecilia Cavallaro (Daughter & Family)

10/5 Friday Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Job 38:1,12-21;40:3-5; Luke 10:13-16

8:30 AM Cassarino & Potulski Families & Florence Ritter (Family)

10/6 Saturday Bruno, Piiest Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin

Job 42:1-3,5-6,,12-17; Luke 10:17-24

8:30 AM Rita Guidice (Frances & Tommaso Chieco)

WEEK XXVI OF ORDINARY TIME

Weekly Parish Schedule

Sunday, September 30

9:15 AM Religious Education Class (convent)After 9:00 mass rosary & litany for life

monday, october 1 7:30 pm young adult ministry (convent) Wednesday, october 3 & 10

12:00 PM young at heart club (church)

Wednesday, october 3

7:30 PM aduly life ministry

Sunday, october 7

NO Religious Education Class 12:30 pm Mass Blessing of Animals

Monday, october 8 Columbus day

Parish Office Closed

WEEKEND OF OCTOBER 13/14 SALE OF OLIVE WOOD RELIGIOUS ARTICLES

FROM THE HOLY LAND AFTER ALL THE MASS-ES IN THE VESTIBULE OF THE CHURCH

Masses & Readings for the Week

10/7 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN O T

Genesis 2:18-24; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM Geogorio Scicchitani (Family)

9:00 AM Esther Kessler (Mom) 11:00 AM Giovanna DeFonte (Husband & Children) 12:30 PM Mellace Family (Family) Blessing of Animals

10/8 Monday Galatians 1:6-12; Luke 10:25-37

8:30 AM Clementine Zanca (Rose)

10/9 Tuesday Denis, Bishop & Companions, Martyrs John Leonardi, Priest Galatians1:13-24; Luke 10:38-42

8:30 AM Special Intention (Antoinette Byron)

10/10 Wednesday Galatians 2:1-2,7-14; Luke 11:1-4

8:30 AM Anna & Giuseppe Micari (Family) Vincenzo Nitto (Family) Salvatore Caruso (Salvatore Vassallo) Joseph Fioravanti (Valerie Ortiz) People of the Parish

10/11 Thursday John XXIII, Pope Galatians 3:1-5; Luke 11:5-13

8:30 AM Anthony Bella (Lesley & Peter Cusano)

10/12 Friday Galatians 3:7-14; Luke 11:15-26

8:30 AM Nick Santacroce: Healing (Family)

10/13 Saturday BVM on Saturday

Galatians 3:22-29; Luke 11:27-28

8:30 AM Tina Leonard (Registro Family)

10/14 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN O T

Wisdom 7:7-11; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30

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

9:00 AM Luca Iacono: In Thanksgiving (Maria Iacono) 11:00 AM Luigi & Columba Carpetto (Family) 12:30 PM Rosa Melluso (Melluso & Pulera Families)

WEEK XXVII OF ORDINARY TIME October 7, 2018 REFLECTION ON THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

O n this Respect Life Sunday, we re-new our pledge to preserve and pro-

tect the dignity of all human life from conception to natural death. Gathered as Jesus’ disciples, let us ask God to make us convincing witnesses to the sanctity of human life and to joy of faith in Jesus. As part of a network of human relationships we are called anew to hon-or these relationships with our spouse, our children, our neighbors and friends, knowing that God is always a part of them.

Today’s second reading begins a two-month series from the Letter to the He-brews. Jesus is presented as our leader and brother whose sacrificial love opens

for us the way to salvation. In the Gospel Jesus reflects on the beautiful example of sacrificial love, the lifelong com-mitment of marriage, the foundational relationship of hu-man society, the faithful love between a man and a wom-an. It is the living image of Jesus’ love for his bride, the Church. “The two of them become one flesh...therefore what God has joined together no human being must sepa-rate”.

RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY: This observance emphasizes concern for all human life, especially that of the unborn, the elderly, persons with disabilities, the terminally ill and others whose lives are threatened. We pray for the sanctity of all human life as this year’s theme reminds us: “EVERY LIFE CHERISHED-CHOSEN-SENT”. In the words of Mary’s apparition at Guadalupe “You who are my messengers, in you I place my absolute trust”. When we follow the Church’s teachings

on life it leads to human flourishing for individuals, families and societies.

— 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

— OUR PARISH SCHOOL — ST. PETER CATHOLIC ACADEMY

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

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

brooklyn.org TIME FOR NEW REGISTRATION

3 Year Old — 8th Grade

CALL FOR REGISTRATION

THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 29/30 WE WILL WELCOME TO OUR PARISH FR. JOHN KIR-WIN WHO WILL SPEAK AT ALL THE MASSES ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION UNBOUND. SOME PARISHIONERS ARE ALREADY INVOLVED IN THE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY OF THIS PROGRAM.

UNBOUND provides a trustworthy way to actively participate in the social outreach of the

Catholic Church and answer the Gospel call to serve the poor. Founded by lay Catholics,

Unbound is an organization that has served more than 600,000 children, youth and elder-ly in 18 developing countries since 1981, empowering them to make choices in their lives,

live with dignity and teach them potential. Unbound partners with families living in pov-

erty, empowering them to become self-sufficient and fulfill their desired potential. Un-

bound’s unique sponsorship program is highly personalized. It matches a child, youth or

aging person at a project overseas with a sponsor in the U.S. who cares about and encour-ages that person. With a monthly contribution, a sponsor helps to provide much needed

nourishing food, medical and dental care, the chance for a child to go to school, livelihood

programs for families and much more. All of these efforts are directed at affirming the

dignity of every person in their local community.

Please join me in welcoming Father Kirwin to our parish.

THE BLESSING OF ANIMALS THERE WILL BE A CELEBRATION OF THE BLESSING OF ANIMALS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH AT THE 12:30 PM

A BLESSING OF AMIMALS Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless this pet. By the power of your

love, enable it to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.

RCIA: RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS is a spiritual journey that invites non-catholics and baptized catholics, who never completed their initiation into the church (sacraments of

confirmation & eucharist), to meet the lord. INFORMATION NIGHT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11TH at ::00 m IN THE PARISH OFFICE. If you are attending or know someone who will attend please call

the parish office.

ADULT MINISTRY PROGRAM L.I.F.E. LIVING INDIVIDUAL FAITH EXPERIENCES Adults between the ages of 35-55 Meeting every 1st Wednesday of the Month at 7:30 PM in the Convent

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD To join call or text Joanne Fusaro 347-247-3355 joanne fusaro@aol.com or Rita Morano 646-285-7036 ritamorano@verizon.net Like our new Facebook page and follow us! L.I.F.E. Ministry #CabriniLIFE

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY:MONDAY IN THE CONVENT FROM 7:30 -10:00 PM

For ages 18-39 meet for prayer, formation & fellowship. For more information please contact Joanne Fusaro at 347-247-3355 (phone or text) or emailjoannefusa-ro@aol.com MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST

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