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Bronx, New York

Pastor Rev. Nikolin Pergjini

VOCATIONS Is God calling you to the priesthood or religious life? Speak to one of our priests or call the Archdiocese Vocations Office at (914) 968-1340.

BAPTISMS/WEDDINGS Please make arrangements with a Parish Priest at the Rectory office at least six months in advance.

EMERGENCY/SICK CALLS If you know a sick parishioner who is in the hospital, nursing home or homebound, kindly let us know. Please call the Rectory at any time, day or night.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Every family in the parish is asked to register at the parish office. If you have changed your address or family information, please inform the Parish Office.

HOLY MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), 9:00 a.m. (English) 5:30 p.m. (Albanian), 7:00 p.m. (English)

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), 9:00 a.m. (Spanish - Auditorium) 9:15 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 noon (English), 1:15 p.m. (Spanish)

Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. (Italian), 9:00 a.m. (English), Thursdays: 7:00 p.m. (Spanish)

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday-Friday 9:30-12 noon, Thursday 6-7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12 noon & First Friday of the Month 6:00-7:30 p.m.

CONFESSION: Saturdays 3:00- 4:00 p.m. & 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Sunday Associate Rev. Msgr. Frederick J. Becker

Rev. Richard Veras Deacon Santos Arroyo

Deacon Carlos Mercado Deacon Thomas Tortorella

Director of Music - Florence Bocar ius

Parish Website: WWW.STLUCYBRONX.ORG Parish E-mail: STLUCYBRONX@GMAIL.COM

RECTORY: 718-882-0710 Fax: 718-882-8876 833 Mace Avenue Bronx, NY 10467

Monday thru Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 Sunday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 718-882-0710 x19 Isabel Arroyo, Coordinator

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ST. LUCY’S SCHOOL: 718-882-2203 830 Mace Avenue Bronx, NY 10467

Mrs. Stefanini, Principal School Website: WWW.STLUCYS.ORG

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TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE.

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Monday- September 4, 2017 - Weekday - Labor Day ** Only one Mass at 9 a.m.**

9:00 a.m. Philip Giambattista

Tuesday- September 5, 2017 - St. Teresa of Calcutta, Religious

8:00 a.m. Special Intention 9:00 a.m. Luci Perri

Wednesday- September 6, 2017 - Weekday

8:00 a.m. Gjergj Nacaj 9:00 a.m. Dolores Mazzoni

Thursday- September 7, 2017 - Weekday

8:00 a.m. Nukja Leka 9:00 a.m. Almas del Pulgatorio 7:00 p.m. Rafael Pimentel

Friday- September 8, 2017 - The Nativity of the

Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 a.m. Rita Cesa 9:00 a.m. Marlene Ampie

Saturday- September 9, 2017 - St. Peter Claver, Priest

8:00 a.m. Sheila Braithwaite 9:00 a.m. Katrina Elezovic 5:30 p.m. Mark, Tone & Gjyste Krcaj 7:00 p.m. Special Intention

Sunday- September 10, 2017 - Twenty-Third

Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Joseph Lia 9:00 a.m. For all Parishioners of St. Lucy’s Parish 9:15 a.m. Frank Muccioli

10:30 a.m. Giuseppe Greco 12:00 p.m. Zef and Martin Juncaj 1:00 p.m. Creole Mass - Center Chapel 1:15 p.m. Isabel Betsy Rivera

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The name of the LORD has become like fire burning in Jeremiah’s heart (Jeremiah 20:7-9). Psalm — My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God (Psalm 63). Second Reading — Be transformed; renew your mind; discern what is good (Romans 12:1-2). Gospel — Those who lose their lives for Jesus’ sake will find them (Matthew 16:21-27). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

The St. Joseph candle burns this week in memory of

Mildred, Anthony, Phil & Brandy Capano

The Sanctuary Lamp by the tabernacle burns this week for

Madonna di Montevergine Society

Requested by the Society

September 9, 2017 Victor Kolgjeraj & Jacqueline Kocovic

Mikel Qeta & Renata Coli September 16, 2017

Trinadad Leon Rojas & Imelda Cuacuitl Cinto October 7, 2017

Lester Rodriguez & Mariel Soto October 21, 2017

Ervin Tsale & Nora Marashi October 28, 2017

Antony Guraj & Kristina Lucaj November 4, 2017

Kristjan Cekaj & Klodiana Prela

We welcome

Aiden Itzae Valentin-Martinez Baptized on August 26, 2017

Nariah Maud Aristilde & Mikaylie Yvemine Joseph Baptized on August 27, 2017

into the Roman Catholic Church and

our Parish community of St. Lucy

Requiescant in Pace Please remember in your prayers the parishioners, friends,

relatives and benefactors who recently died especially, Isabel Rivera & Stephanie Beban

May they rest in Peace, Amen.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Altar Rosary Society

All women of the parish are invited to join The Immaculate Heart of Mary Altar Rosary Society. The Society's purpose

is to secure patronage to the Blessed Mother by praying the rosary, provide and maintain a suitable dwelling place for Our Lord Jesus Christ and be a support to our parish priests. We attend the 9 a.m. Mass every First Saturday as a group, followed by a meeting. Due to the Labor Day weekend, our September meeting will take place on the second Saturday of the month. Please come and join us on

Saturday, September 9, 2017.

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Message from Fr. Pergjini- One year after the canonization of Mother Teresa over the Labor Day weekend inspires me with joy to share with you my unique memories meeting the humble nun who this Sunday, September 4th, will be Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. It was a blustery cold winter’s day in New York in January of 1992. The day promised to be both unique and remarkable, one that I will never forget. It was the day on which I was scheduled to encounter Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Many times I had heard of her and so often that I persistently dreamed of this dear woman and I truly believed that I would meet with her and speak to her. Well, that moment was ripe with the promise that this freezing cold day on the east coast of the United States of America that my dream would become my reality. It was early in the morning that I had to leave the seminary and drive to the house, in the Bronx, the residence of the sisters founded by Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa’s busy schedule had brought her to the Bronx for a few days and she was presently attending Mass at that convent. As I headed toward the Bronx many thoughts danced through my mind about this fine woman. As a teenager, I became aware of the fact that both her mother and sister lived ten minutes walking distance from our home, but I never had the chance to visit them. They and my own family were persecuted by the communists, so fear made those demands of visits impossible. I later learned that the mother and sister of Mother Teresa had passed away and my family and I were deported to a labor camp far away from our home in Tirana. It is very sad to know that the leaders of our government never allowed Mother Teresa to come and visit them or offer them the opportunity to leave Albania and go visit her in India or anywhere else for that matter. Things changed in Albania, as throughout the world, and Mother Teresa visited Albania for the first time since her departure from her homeland, in 1988. Unfortunately, both her mother and her sister had entered into eternal rest long before this visit. With her amazing Christian spirit of both holiness and forgiveness she went to pray at the tomb of the dictator, Enver Hoxha who had persecuted and killed the Catholic clergy and religious and declared Albania the first atheistic country in the world and he also made it impossible for Mother Teresa to visit her dear mother and sister. With her visit to the grave of the dictator she angered many Catholics when they witnessed her on the news on television, kneeling before that infamous gravesite. My dear parents and I watched Mother Teresa kneeling wrapped in deep prayer as we sat silently in our own pain filled place in the concentration camp far removed from society. From the recesses of my own pain I pondered on just what had Mother Teresa prayed and had she prayed for her family to remind Enver Hoxha for what he had done? Now, after many years, I quietly imagine those divine moments of forgiveness and love, longing for the same capacity for both. Holding the reflection of those sad times of the past, I arrived at the convent of the sisters of Mother Teresa. I entered the convent enveloped in peace and tranquility while going into that small and warmed chapel. My memories of the past became pleasant and consoling when I gazed upon Mother Teresa with her sisters and a few other people in that cozy chapel. What a joy to be present in so fine a place as this lovely chapel! The atmosphere was pregnant with an absolute silence. At the corner of that simple and prayerful chapel the Holy nun was kneeling in prayer. I gazed upon her with love and admiration; she seemed to represent the suffering and pain of millions of people whom both she and her community served. What a powerful beauty to bring that loving service into the power of the Divine in the context of the Mass! The Mass was short, but as always, a deep divine experience to rejoice. After Mass and meditation the sisters left the Chapel in profound silence. One by one the people moved in the direction of the corner in which Mother Teresa was seated. Each in turn greeted the dear nun. As it so happened, I was the last in the small gathering to move into her presence. I knelt before her and introduced myself. We spoke in Albanian and she smiled a radiantly and beautiful smile as I asked her to pray for me and give me her blessing. She placed her tiny and tired hands on my head. In those unforgettable and memorable moments I thought of those holy hands that had fed and served thousands of poor people, her hands that faithfully prayed the rosary, and the hands that carried those small medals that she humbly kissed and gave to millions of people who, she met. What a joy for me to experience those unique moments of my life! And now, I thank Almighty Father, that I, a sinner, having the blessing to have met in my life someone who one day will be officially listed among the multitude of saints in Heaven as Saint Mother Teresa! Saint Mother Teresa Pray us! Amen!

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Mensaje de Padre Pergjini- Un año después de la canonización de la Madre Teresa durante el fin de

semana del Día del Trabajo me inspira alegría compartir con ustedes mis recuerdos únicos que satisfacen la monja humilde que este domingo 4, Septiembre, será Santa Madre Teresa de Calcuta. Era un día de invierno frío ventoso en Nueva York en enero de 1992. El día prometía ser a la vez único y notable, una que nunca olvidaré. Fue el día en que estaba programado para encontrarse con la Madre Teresa de Calcuta. Muchas veces había oído de ella y tan a menudo que persistentemente soñé con esta querida mujer y yo realmente creía que iba a reunirse con ella y hablar con ella. Pues bien, ese momento estaba maduro con la promesa de que esta congelación día frío en la costa este de los Estados Unidos de América que mi sueño se convertiría en mi realidad. Era temprano en la mañana que tenía que dejar el seminario y conducir hasta la casa, en el Bronx, la residencia de las hermanas fundadas por la Madre Teresa. apretada agenda de la Madre Teresa le había traído al Bronx por unos días y estaba asistiendo a misa en la actualidad en ese convento.

Mientras me dirigía hacia los muchos pensamientos Bronx bailaban por mi mente acerca de esta gran mujer. Como adolescente, me di cuenta del hecho de que tanto su madre y su hermana vivían diez minutos a pie de nuestra casa, pero nunca tuve la oportunidad de visitar ellos. Ellos y mi propia familia fueron perseguidos por los comunistas, por lo que el miedo hacen esas demandas de visitas imposibles. Más tarde supe que la madre y la hermana de la madre Teresa había fallecido y mi familia y yo nos deportado a un campo de trabajo lejos de nuestra casa en Tirana. Es muy triste saber que los líderes de nuestro gobierno nunca permitieron que la Madre Teresa para venir a visitar o les ofrecen la oportunidad de salir de Albania y ir a visitar a ella en la India o en cualquier otro lugar para esa materia.

Las cosas cambiaron en Albania, como en todo el mundo, y la Madre Teresa visitó Albania por primera vez desde su salida de su tierra natal, en 1988. Por desgracia, su madre y su hermana habían entrado en su eterno descanso mucho antes de esta visita. Con su increíble espíritu cristiano tanto de la santidad y el perdón se fue a rezar ante la tumba del dictador Enver Hoxha que habían perseguido y mató a los sacerdotes y religiosos católicos y declaró Albania el primer país ateo en el mundo y él también hizo imposible madre Teresa para visitar a su querida madre y su hermana. Con su visita a la tumba del dictador que enfureció a muchos católicos cuando le fueron testigos de las noticias en la televisión, arrodillado ante la tan famosa tumba. Mis queridos padres y yo vimos la Madre Teresa de rodillas envuelto en profunda oración mientras estábamos sentados en silencio en nuestro propio dolor lleno a cabo en el campo de concentración muy alejada de la sociedad. De los recovecos de mi propio dolor me reflexionado sobre lo que acababa de Madre Teresa había oró y oró por su familia para recordar a Enver Hoxha por lo que había hecho? Ahora, después de muchos años, que en silencio imaginar esos momentos divinos del perdón y el amor, anhelo de la misma capacidad para ambos.

Sosteniendo el reflejo de esos momentos tristes del pasado, llegué al convento de las hermanas de la Madre Teresa. Entré en el convento envuelto en paz y tranquilidad, mientras que entrar en esa pequeña capilla y se calienta. Mis recuerdos del pasado se convirtieron agradable y consoladora cuando lo miraba Madre Teresa con sus hermanas y algunas otras personas en esa acogedora capilla. Qué alegría de estar presente en un lugar tan bien como esta preciosa capilla! La atmósfera estaba embarazada de un silencio absoluto. En la esquina de la capilla de oración simple y la Santa monja estaba de rodillas en oración. Lo miraba con amor y admiración; que parecía representar el sufrimiento y el dolor de millones de personas a las que tanto ella como su comunidad atendida. Lo que es una poderosa belleza para que ese servicio de amor en el poder de lo Divino en el contexto de la misa! La misa fue corta, pero como siempre, una profunda experiencia divina se alegre. Después de la misa y la meditación las hermanas salieron de la capilla en profundo silencio. Uno por uno, la gente se movía en la dirección de la esquina en la que estaba sentado Madre Teresa. Cada vez recibidos la querida monja. Ya que por lo que pasó, yo era el último de la pequeña reunión para entrar en su presencia. Me arrodillé ante ella y me presenté. Hemos hablado en albanés y ella esbozó una sonrisa radiante y hermosa como le pedía que oren por mí y me da su bendición. Ella colocó sus manos diminutas y cansado en mi cabeza. En esos momentos inolvidables y memorables pensé en las manos santas que habían alimentado y servido a miles de personas pobres, con las manos que con fidelidad rezaban el rosario, y las manos que llevan a esas pequeñas medallas que ella humildemente besó y le dio a millones de personas que, conoció. Qué alegría para mí para experimentar esos momentos únicos de mi vida! Y ahora, gracias Padre Todopoderoso, que yo, pecador, que tiene la bendición de haber conocido en mi vida alguien que será incluido oficialmente dentro de un día entre los multitud de santos en el Cielo como Santa Madre Teresa! Santa Madre Teresa nos Ore! ¡Amén!

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St. Lucy Parish 2017 Pilgrimages

September 21, 2017 - Shrine to Padre Pio, Barto, PA - bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. and returns by 7 p.m. $35 per person. October 13, 2017 - Shrine to Mary, Help of Christians, Stony Point, NY - bus leaves 9 a.m. and returns by 5 p.m. $30 per person. December 15, 2017 - Shrine to Our Lady of LaSalette and the beautiful and exciting Christmas Lights Display, Attleboro, MA - bus leaves at 11 a.m. and returns by 10 p.m. $45 per person.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN ADULTS CLASS for adults who have not received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion, and/or Confirmation. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the school beginning the end of September. Please come to the rectory office to register along with a copy of birth certificate and or baptismal certificate. The registration fee is $80.00.

Religious Education Program News – Registration Last day of registration will be on Sunday, September 10th in the auditorium after the Spanish Mass.

Programa De Estudios Religiosos Noticias - Registro Ultimo día de inscripción será el domingo 10 de septiembre en el auditor io después de la misa española

Religious Education Program News – Mandatory Parents Meeting Parents of children who have already registered are required to attend one of the orientation meeting. Orientation meetings will take place in the school auditorium on September 20th and 21st at 7 p.m. Please plan to attend one of the meetings.

Religious Education Teacher Corner There will be a meeting for religious education teachers on September 19th in the church at 7 p.m.

Programa De Estudios Religiosos - Reunión Obligatoria Los padres de los niños que ya se han registrado tienen que asistir a una reunión de orientación. Van haber dos fechas, el 20 y 21 de septiembre a las 7 p.m. en el auditorio, por favor planifiquen asistir una.

Programa De Estudios Religiosos - Esquina del Maestro Habrá una reunión para los maestros de educación religiosa el 19 de septiembre en la iglesia a las 7 p.m.

Recovery Sunday - September 17th Did you know that 20 million Americans struggle with addictive illnesses? Nine million children live in homes with one parent who has an addiction. Addictions to alcohol, drugs and pornography are among those that require treatment and our prayers. “Jesus said to them, ‘This kind (of demon) cannot be driven out by anything but prayer and fasting’” (Mk 9:29)

Please join us in prayer on Recovery Sunday.

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