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MASSES FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY - February 25, 2017
5:00 pm: Marie de Angelis --- Family
SUNDAY - February 26, 2017
8:30 am: Misa Pro Populo
10:30 am: 1. Domenick Pinto -- Marianne & John
2. Theresa Kavaliauskas --- Family
3. Rose Granelli --- Family
12:30 pm: Mandares Dornagon --- Family
Monday - February 27
8:30 am: Jose & Leyda Grullon --- Children
Tues. - Feb. 28
8:30 am: Fitzsimmons Family ---- Family
Wed. - March 1 - ASH WEDNESDAY
8:30 am Mass -- 7:30 pm Mass
12 noon Prayer Service & 3 pm Prayer Service
Thursday - March 2
8:30 am: James Bianchini --- Merola Family
Fri. - St. Katharine Drexel - World Day of Prayer
8:30 am: Fitzsimmons Family --- Family
7:15: Divine Mercy Chaplet
7:30: Stations of the Cross
Saturday - March 4 - St. Casimir
8:30 am: 1. Florence Jackolski -American Martyrs Rosary Society
2. Rev. Msgr. Austin Bennett --- Fr. Frank
3. Rev. William Dulaney --- Fr. Frank
5:00 pm: Granieri & Smaldino Family-Gregg & MaryAnn
Sunday - March 5, 2017
8:30 am: Juan Lozano & Samuel Fernandez -Wife & Sister
10:30 am: Members of the Purgatorial Society
12:30 pm: Misa Pro Populo _________________________________________________________________________
The Gifts of Bread and Wine are offered this week:
~ In Loving Memory of Phyllis Salomone ~
requested by the Family
The Altar Candles are offered this week for:
CH-Church, SC-Sullivan Center, S-School, SA–School
Auditorium, MC– Murray Center, KC-Kateri (Rectory)
Chapel ---BR--Board Room
Sunday- February 26, 2017 Religious Education - S
MONDAY - February 27
Catholic Medley -7:30 pm - MC
Alcoholics Anonymous (Beginners Mts.) 7-8 pm - SC
Alcoholics Anonymous (Open Mtg.) 8:30 - 9:30 pm-SC
TUESDAY - February 28
BINGO - SC -7:30 PM Total Prizes: $3,000. Early Bird 7:15 PM.
***** HANDICAP ACCESS *****
“NO Smoking” “Air Conditioned”
Please join us! We are grateful for all of our volunteers.
WEDNESDAY - March 1 - Ash Wednesday Alcoholics Anonymous - big book - 7 pm-SC
Alcoholics Anonymous - C - 8:30 pm -SC
THURSDAY - March 2
Leisure Club - 11 -3 - SC
Crafty People -- 7:30 pm --SC
Blue Knights - 8:00 pm- MC
SUNDAY- March 5, 2017
Religious Education - S ____________________________________________________________________________
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AT AMERICAN MARTYRS
Wed. March 1 -- Ash Wednesday - Lent
Sat. March 11 - St. Patrick’s Day Party - SC
Tickets on Sale after all Masses
Thurs. March 16- K of C Open House -MC-7:30- pm
Sun. March 19- Glenn Mohr Chorale-3:30 pm
Sat. April 8 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny-SC
Mon. April 10 - Reconciliation Monday- Confessions will be in Church from 3 pm to 9 pm
Sun. April 23 - CWV -Garage Sale - SC
Sun. April 30 - Blood Drive -- SC
June. 9/10 - Broadway Revue - SC - 8 pm ____________________________________________________________________________
For information about the Youth Group, visit:
OLSAMCYG.Weebly.com or email: [email protected].
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Page 3 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday Collections
Last Weekend --February 19, 2017
My Weekly Offering for the Support of my Church-$6,865.
Heating Fuel - $1,452.
This Weekend - February 26, 2017
My Weekly Offering for the Support of my Church.
Wed. March 1 -- Ash Wednesday
Next Weekend - March 5, 2017
My Monthly Offering for the Support of my Church.
Black & Indian Home Missions.
***NOTE: Please make all checks payable to:
American Martyrs Church.
If you are unable to attend Mass for a few Sundays, please use
your “Catch Up” envelope for your contributions.
We need you & your financial support!
ONLINE GIVING IS AVAILABLE: It’s a convenient and secure
way to make your regular Sunday contributions and there’s no cost
to you to set up your account on line. Just go to:
e-giving.org/americanmartyrschurch and follow the instructions.
Please remember the Roman Catholic Church of
American Martyrs in your will and estate planning. _____________________________________________________________
Please Pray for our Sick, Homebound and Hospitalized:
Paula Abel, Jackie Arriaga, Alex Aponte, Marge Aquino, Jeffrey
Arcello, Josephine Attard, Roberto Barrientos, Gilda Bavaro,
Cecilia Bello, Mary Margaret Benza, Iride Bubek, Owen Canavan,
Joan Cerrone, Chang Family, William Christopher, Ralph
Colamussi, Jen Costa, Eva Maria Ditaranto, Carrie Enright, John
Fazio, Diana Ferrante, Terry Flexer, Michael Gorry, Margaret
Grasso, Mary Grecco, Daniel Hoffner, John Horvat, Dr. Pamela
Ierardi, Joseph Kinney, Bill Krug, Gabriella Losasso, Cathy Losito,
Mary & Ralph Marazzo, Aida Maravilla, Susan McConnell, Donna
McIsaac, Danny Montchal, Mary Fitzgerald Murray, Pat North,
Walter Panas, Sal Piazza, Lynn Pickt, Peg Pinto, Guillermo
Ramirez, Maria Ramirez, Alexander Ramos, Lorraine Rensch,
Gloria Ricioppi, Lily & Mike Rivera, Patrice Rohde, Lee Servillo,
Adam Singer, George Stellakis, Mary Sweeney, Suzanne
Szalkiewicz, John Tymon, Joan Wagner, McCaila Young, Fred
Uy, Jacqueline Zeller, Genevieve Zenka, Fireman & 9/11 Survivor
- Michael Arriaga. If you would like to add a name to our
sick list, please call the Rectory office.
Also, please pray for the men and women of our
Armed Forces serving in the U.S. and abroad.
Nothing is more powerful than the power of prayer. ____________________________________________________________________
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Please visit AMReligionClass.Weebly.com
for information regarding Religious Education School closing for inclement weather, and other
useful information about our Religious Education program.
+ REMEMBER THE DECEASED +
Rosa Morales Florence Jackolski
Eternal Rest grant unto them Lord. May perpetual light
shine upon them. May they rest in peace; and may their
souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in
peace. ~ Amen __________________________________________________________________________
Queens Deanery #5 Facebook Page
Join Queens Deanery #5 on Facebook where you will
learn more about the upcoming spiritual events in the
parishes of our Deanery, as well as find all of the weekly
bulletins, contact information, Mass schedules and so
much more. Just visit Queens Deanery #5 on Facebook
and “like” the page to receive updates, or visit us on the
web at: www.queensdeanery5.org.
Facebook.com/Queens Deanery 5 __________________________________________________________________________
Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in
the greatness of Your compassion wipe out my
offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and
of my sin cleanse me. __________________________________________________________________________
REFLECTION
St. Paul had both a deep understanding and appreciation for
stewardship — what it meant to be a good steward. In his
First Letter to the Corinthians, our Second Reading on this
last Sunday in Ordinary Time before Lent begins, Paul
states eloquently, “Thus should one regard us: as servants
of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.”
As is the case with all Holy Scripture, Paul is writing to more
than the Corinthians; he is writing to each of us as well. Paul’s
understanding of what a steward was is that he manages the
household of God. Managing included preserving and protecting.
We are also to be servants (disciples) of Christ, and Paul goes on
to say that a servant steward must be trustworthy. To Paul that
meant we are to be faithful in order to be good disciples.
There are several difficulties for us in all of those terms and
requirements: being stewards, being servants, and being faithful.
They mean that we have to place ourselves second to others and
second most of all to Christ our Savior. We tend to question this
and tend to have strong feelings of independence. That is what
we learn from our society. Yet, to be a steward like Paul requires
us to be humble and accepting. That may be our greatest test.
St. Augustine wrote, “What does love look like? It has the
hands to help others. It has eyes to see misery and want. It
has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of others.” That,
too, is stewardship.
~ the catholicsteward.com _________________________________________________________________________
GENERATIONS OF FAITH-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Amount Pledged: $1,242,065.
Total Paid on Pledges: $521,289.
Amount returned to American Martyrs: $195,822.
Number of Parishioners participating: 309
Work on the Church roof and pointing will commence
in the Spring of 2017. Total projected cost of the
project is $725,000. For those who have pledged, thank
you for your faithfulness in fulfilling your pledges. __________________________________________________________________________
2017 Mass Book Intentions You may choose to commemorate a death anniversary,
wedding anniversary, birthday remembrance, in healing, or
simply a prayer of thanksgiving. Each offering is $15. Please
come to the Rectory or call to request a special Mass offering for
your loved one. Also, you may wish to offer the gifts of Bread
and Wine or the Altar Candles for one week. The offering is $25.
Mass Intention forms are located on the tables in the Church. __________________________________________________________________________
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The Columbiettes together with Frances Hardy from Habitat for
Humanity will be holding our 2nd Coalition Meeting regarding
our continued efforts to bring together all organizations in the
Queens area to make a difference here in our own commu-
nity. One of our partners will be hosting the next meeting on
Thursday, March 9th - 7:00 PM:Bait-Uz-Zafar Mosque 188-15
McLaughlin Ave, Hollis, NY 11423. For more information
please call Frances Hardy 646.779.8862 or Rosann Cavaliere
718.744.4088
St. Patrick’s Day Party!
American Martyrs Church 216-10 Union Turnpike, Bayside,
NY 11364
Knights of Columbus Fr. John J. Murray Council
14666
Live Music + DJ Dancing Raffles 50/50 BYOB
Catered traditional Irish & American Fare including Corned Beef & Cabbage (and something for the kids),
Desserts and a Complimentary Glass of Beer!
Saturday, March 11th, 2017 @ 6PM
(after the 5PM Mass)
BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY
Kids 6 & Under - Free Ages 7 to 12 - $10 / Ages 13 to 18 - $20
Ages 19 & Up - $30
Tickets sold after each Mass or drop payment
with completed form to Rectory (718) 464-4582
No tickets sold at the door. Cash or Checks Payable to:
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Email questions to [email protected]
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SUBMIT THIS PART WITH RECTORY ORDERS
Name: _______________________________
Phone: __________________________ Seating Preference: _____________________
# Adults: _________ # Kids 13 to 18: __________
# Kids 7 to 12: ___________ # Kids 6 & Under: __________
Amounts: Cash $________________
Check $___________ Check #: ____________
*** COMMUNITY NEWS ***
Order Sons of Italy in America, Luigi Pirandello Lodge 2875
are hosting Feast of St. Joseph-Saturday, March 18th at 6:00 pm.
Holy Family School Hall 74-15 175th Street, Fresh Meadows
Catholic Charities - Bayside Senior Center-
221-15 Horace Harding Expy. 718-225-1144 Serves full meals
at 11:30 every day. Programs: Chair Yoga, Line Dancing, Tai
Chi, Exercise, Bingo, Computer, and more.
Sisters of the Handmaids of the Holy Child Jesus:
Will minister and care for the elderly in their own homes. Call
718-888-7708.
Family, Marriage and Individual Therapy- The Catholic
Counseling Center offers professional therapy by NYS licensed
therapists. 631-243-2503. Dr. George Giuliani. Or visit: the-
catholiccounselingcenter.com
Catholic Charities Home-base Program - assists those with
housing crisis, (i.e.-- rental arrears, utility shutoffs, etc.) Call 718-
674-1000 for more information.
St. Vincent de Paul: donate your old car-718-491-2525.The So-
ciety will give back $50/$100 to American Martyrs.
Al-Anon and Ala-teen Family Groups: if you’ve been affected
by or are concerned about someone else’s drinking, you’ve come
to the right place! Hope, help, and happiness are attainable.
www.nycalanon.org -- 212-941-0094
Catholic Charities Neighborhood Home Delivered Meals:
Are you or someone you know 60+ years old, living in the North-
east Queens area and would benefit from a hot meal each day?
Call 718-357-4903 for more information.
Meals-on-Wheels -- Sub. Drivers needed on call--Mon - Sat. 4
hours per workday. 718-357-4903 #1 - Maria or Kathy
Alzheimer’s Adult Day Program - Catholic Charities
Neighborhood Services. Mental and physical stimulation, a hot
lunch and door to door transportation. 718-358-3541. Weekly
caregiver support group.
Nar-Anon Never Alone: is a 12-step support group for anyone
affected by a loved one’s use/abuse of drugs. 718-217-0364.
MARCH 1, 2017 --- ASH WEDNESDAY
Lent is a time of renewal for the whole
Church, for each community and every
believer. Above all it is a “time of grace.”
God is not aloof from us. Each of us has a
place in God’s heart. God know us by
name, cares for us and seeks us out whenever we turn
away from Him. God is interested in each of us. But
because something is not right in us, we need to
change. To go in a new direction. And this is called
needing to convert! Lent is a reminder to us that it is
possible to create something new within ourselves and
around us, simply because God is faithful, always
faithful. God continues to be rich in goodness and
mercy, and always ready to forgive and start afresh.
Let us not waste this season of Lent, so favorable a
time for conversion! ~ Pope Francis
Ashes will be distributed only at these times
in Church.
8:30 am Mass; 7:30 pm Mass
12:00 noon Prayer Service and 3:00 pm Prayer Service
Please see The Tablet for the list of
Lenten Regulations. ________________________________________________________________________
ROSARY SOCIETY
Please join us on Monday, March 6 at
1 pm in the Sullivan Center, for coffee and
Irish Soda Bread, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
Dues are $10, and may be paid in person, mailed to
the Rectory or dropped in the collection basket. SAVE THE DATES!
Afternoon Tea - Sunday, April 2 at 2 pm
Day of Recollection - Monday, May 8 at 11 am ________________________________________________________________________
Please do not bring food or drinks
into the Church. ________________________________________________________________________
CRAFTY PEOPLE
The next Crafty People meeting will be on
Thursday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Sulli-
van Center. At this meeting, we will be making
polymer clay-decorated pens. Please bring polymer
clay (oven-bake clay, such as Premo, Fimo or
Sculpey) in two or three colors of your choice, a
rolling pin, and a knife. Please RSVP to Annie if
you will be attending. As always, if anyone is inter-
ested in becoming a new Crafty Person, please
e-mail [email protected].