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PASTORAL STAFF:
Father Salvatore DeStefano, Pastor Father Roger Kwan, Parochial Vicar
Assisted by the Priests of the Jesuit Community Rev. Mr. Peter Genares, Deacon
Eva Sze, Music Director
TRUSTEES Lajos Janny and Susan Schoepp
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Ellen Capellan and Anne Leone, Secretaries Monday through Friday:
9:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm
SAINT CLARE REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
1911 Hone Avenue, Bronx, N.Y. 10461 Office-718-892-4080 Fax-718-239-1007
Mrs. Theresa Bivona, Principal [email protected]
www.stclareofassisischool.org
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM 1925 Hone Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461
718-829-9624 Mrs. Diane Darienzo, Director
[email protected] Tuesday: 3:30pm & 6:30pm
Wednesday: 3:30pm
ST. CLARE OF ASSISI CATHOLIC PARISH
Rectory: 1918 Paulding Avenue
Bronx, New York 10462 Church: 1027 Rhinelander Avenue
Bronx, New York 10461 Phone: 718- 863-8974
Fax: 718-931-6909
www.stclarebronx.org • [email protected]
SUNDAY MASS
Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sunday: 7am, 9am, 11am, 1pm
10am Vietnamese Mass in Msgr. Raimondo Hall: once a month as announced
9am Italian Mass—4th Sunday of the month
MONDAY– SATURDAY MASS: 8:30AM HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION: As announced
CIVIC HOLIDAYS: 8:30am SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Saturday: 11:00am to 12 Noon Confessions will be heard at other times upon request.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
2:15pm on designated Sundays Contact us for an Interview and Preparation Session.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Contact us at least six months in advance. Please do not decide on a Reception date and time until
you first consult with us.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15, 2021
MINISTRIES Altar Servers
Choir Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Folk Group Lectors
Nursing Home Team Ushers
SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS
Bible Study Book Club
Couples for Christ Our Lady of Guadalupe Society
Our Lady of La Vang Society San Pedro Calungsod Society
San Silverio Committee “Lord, Teach Me To Pray” - Women’s and Men’s Groups
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS Home School Association
ORGANIZATIONS
Altar Guild Buildings and Grounds
Finance Council Holy Name Society
“Making All Things New” Cluster Team Parish Council Pro-Life Group
Senior Citizens
VISITS TO THE HOMEBOUND Inform us about our sick and the elderly.
ORGANIZATIONS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Check here for upcoming events and happenings:
Wishing all of you a happy, healthy and safe summer.
God Bless You
**Given the recent surge of the Delta variant, it may be a good idea to wear a mask
while in church. It is your choice.**
SAT August 14, Vigil, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 5:30 pm Vincenzo & Sofia Santo+ SUN August 15, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00 am For the People of the Parish 9:00 am Walter Warner+ 11:00 am John Dave & Parents+ 1:00 pm Nicola Naccarato+ MON August 16, Saint Stephen of Hungary 8:30 am Brother Joseph Sacino+ TUE August 17 8:30 am Sadie Sorrentino+ WED August 18 8:30 am Antonio Sarti+ THURS August 19, Saint John Eudes 8:30 am Adriano Prontelli+ FRI August 20, Saint Bernard 8:30 am Deceased Members of the Raffay Family SAT August 21, Saint Pius X 8:30 am Mario Multari & Calarina Cusaso+ SAT August 21, Vigil, Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time 5:30 pm Carolina & Ernesto Zicarelli+ SUN August 22, Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 am For the People of the Parish 9:00 am Leo & Antonette Santoro+ 11:00 am Madeleine, Paolo, & Salvatore Messina+ 1:00 pm Josephina Peri+
ST. CLARE’S PRO-LIFE GROUP THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:
“Human life, as a gift of God, is sacred and inviolable...not only must human life not be taken,
but it must be protected with loving concern.”
...Pope St. John Paul II
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please pray for our parishioners who have recently passed on to
eternal life:
Anthony Buono Edvige Tarantino
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
Amen
HOW MUCH TO GIVE ...FOR GOD LOVES A PERSON WHO GIVES CHEERFULLY.”
(2 Corinthians 9:7)
On the weekend of August 1st you contributed $3,872.00 in the Regular Weekly Collection
You may also drop off your envelopes at the Rectory through the mail slot in the door.
Thank you for your sacrificial offerings of gratitude!
www.stclarebronx.org And click Give Online.
MASSES
Graziella Fragale & Matthew Robertson
Wedding Bands II
BUS PILGRIMAGE
From Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 627 East 187th Street, Bronx
To the Blue Army Shrine Washington, New Jersey
Saturday, August 28th
+FOR PADRE PIO DAY+
Leave 7:00AM & Return 6:30PM
Tickets: $30 Per Person
**First Come, First Served**
Stop by office—2380 Belmont Ave Or Call 718-295-3770
OUR SCRIPTURE READING AT MASS THIS WEEKEND
The Book of Revelation Chap. 11, Verses 19, 12:1-6a, 10ab
The vision concerning the woman clothed with the sun.
The first Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians Chap. 15, Verses 20-27
Christ, the firstfruits; then those who belong to him.
The Gospel of Luke Chap. 1, Verses 39-56
Mary praised God in the Magnificat.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The roots of today’s feast of the Assumption can be traced back
at least to the fifth century, when it is noted in the Armenian lectionary. Celebrated in Jerusalem, the feast in honor of the Theotokos, the Mother of God, became the principle feast of
Mary throughout the Christian world. The place of celebration was at the tomb of Mary in Gethsemane and was therefore
known as the “Dormition of Mary.” In some cultures this feast is celebrated today with a resting statue of Mary, much like a
wake service of modern times. The liturgy of this feast provides images of “the place of your rest” in Psalm 132, and reverence for the Ark of the Covenant
that held the signs of the Promise. Like that Ark, Mary is for us the ark of the Savior, the one who bore the Son of God. When the doctrine of the Assumption was defined in 1950 the Gospel
reading for the feast was changed to include the verses of Mary’s song, the Magnificat. The scripture readings for both the bigil Mass and the Mass of the day speak to us of life after death as well as the path to be followed in order to reach it. The key to this
promised immortality is found as we take to heart the words of the vigil’s Gospel, “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”
From the Desk of the Pastor
Father Salvatore DeStefano
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Recently I recommended a book called Habits of Holiness. It’s a really great read and I can’t say enough good things about it. In case you don’t get a chance to buy it, there is one practice Father talks about I highly suggest you do. It’s call the “Life Novena.” Usually a novena consists of praying certain prayers for nine days for a specific intention. This novena doesn’t involve prayers but fasting instead. For nine days, we pick something we enjoy to give up for that intention. It could be anything, any little pleasure in life that we do daily—nothing big. (I don’t recommend giving up coffee if you’re a caffeine addict—that will just make you grouchy and defeat the whole purpose.) I can tell you personally that it’s very effective. There is something about the sacrificial nature of fasting that is very special to Jesus. Below is a helpful chart to assist you. Please feel free to cut it out and use it. God bless You
HABITS OF HOLINESS
INTENTION:
DAY 1 DAY 6
DAY 2 DAY 7
DAY 3 DAY 8
DAY 4 DAY 9
DAY 5
REST IN PEACE
Eternal Peace Grant Unto Them, O Lord
Gary Frank Belviso
Joseph Cardile Giuseppe Cartella
Angeles & Antonio Cintron Mary & Cesidio Cugini
Maryann Cugini & Monica Erdman Gaetano & Amilia D’Arco
Ronald Darminio Rose & Paul DeFonzo Dellamonica Family
Gennaro & Elizabeth DiPalma Robert & Margaret Engel
Joseph, Ines & Michael Falcone & Rachel Panza
Furgiuele Family Joseph, Gloria & Thomas Galasso
Carlo & Marco Gardini Robert & Elizabeth Haughney
Anthony Leone Palladino Family
Guiditta & Enazio Mazzella Francesco Mucciacciaro
Dora, Rita & Gennaro Nardiello Gildo Paganussi
Italo “Norman” & Adelaide “Ida” Peduzzi Artie Pizzuto
Helen & Martin Reilly Edward & Theresa Rossi
Chester Rywalt Bob Salerno Aidan Silitch
PRAY FOR
OUR DECEASED PARISH CLERGY AND CONSECRATED RELIGIOUS
Fr. Robert Aufieri Fr. Frank Bassett
Msgr. Francis Cagnina, P.A. Fr. Anthony D’Antonio
Fr. Leonard DiFalco Fr. George Giammarino
Fr. Richard Gorman Fr. Robert Macchietto
Msgr. Louis Mazza Deacon James Oakes
Msgr. Joseph Raimondo Sr. Josephine Stabile, OBT
Fr. Vincent Tagliente
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart I will recount all of Your wonderful deeds.
...Psalms 9:1
LECTORS NEEDED TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS
As you may have noticed we have Lectors once again doing the readings at Mass. They are doing a wonderful job and we are so happy to have them back. But we need some
more people willing to make this commitment.
If you are interested in becoming a Lector please call the Rectory.
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Call 646-794-3317 or Email [email protected]
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED
As we slowly begin to transition back to life before the Pandemic and as a new school
year approaches, our Parish of Saint Clare of Assisi and Saint Francis Xavier are looking once again to bring our altar servers back to
Mass this October. All students who are entering the 4th grade or above this Autumn
are welcome to come and serve as altar servers. No experience is required.
If your child is interested, please drop by the Rectory office (at St. Clare’s) or the back table in the vestibule at St. Francis to
pick up a registration form and drop it off at one of the Rectories by September 1, 2021
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