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Bronx, New York

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) 1:00 p.m. (Creole - Chapel in Center)

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

Eucharistic Adoration: Monday-Friday 9:30-12:00 p.m., Thursday 5:30-7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. & 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.

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September 11, 2001 September 11, 2017

May we never forget the memory of those whose spirit shines in the darkness!

At 8:46 a.m. the bells will toll throughout the Archdiocese. Please say a prayer for the victims at this time.

O God the author of mercy and lover of the salvation of mankind, we address

Thy clemency in behalf of our brethren who tragically departed this life 16

years ago, that by intercession of the blessed Mary, ever virgin, and all the saints, Thou wouldst receive them into

the enjoyment of eternal happiness. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Eternal rest grant them, O Lord And let perpetual light

shine upon them. May they rest in Peace.

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Monday- September 11, 2017 - Weekday 8:00 a.m. Special Intention 9:00 a.m. Rita Cesa

Tuesday- September 12, 2017 - Weekday - The Most

Holy Name of Mary 8:00 a.m. Raffaella Concetta 9:00 a.m. Rose Patricka

Wednesday- September 13, 2017 - St. John Chrysostom,

Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00 a.m. Juana Fernandez 9:00 a.m. Margarita Burgos

Thursday- September 14, 2017 - The Exaltation of the

Holy Cross 8:00 a.m. Pasquale Lanzetta 9:00 a.m. Luci Perri 7:00 p.m. Amada Vigo

Friday- September 15, 2017 - Our Lady of Sorrows

8:00 a.m. Special Intention 9:00 a.m. Betty Rivera

Saturday- September 16, 2017 - St. Cornelius, Pope,

and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs 8:00 a.m. Vincenzo Malafronte 9:00 a.m. Frank & Antonette Inzano, Ignazio Baslotto 5:30 p.m. Milan & Ana Mileva Vuksanaj 7:00 p.m. Betty White

Sunday- September 17, 2017 - Twenty-Fourth

Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Vincenzo Pascale & Biaggo Consalvo 9:00 a.m. Celia & Angel Cabrera 9:15 a.m. For all Parishioners of St. Lucy’s Parish

10:30 a.m. Vincenzo Scorziello & Family 12:00 p.m. Anna Vigliarola, Peter & Ed Baldino 1:00 p.m. Creole Mass - Center Chapel 1:15 p.m. Isabel Rivera

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Warn the wicked, trying to turn them from their ways (Ezekiel 33:7-9). Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Psalm 95). Second Reading — Owe nothing to anyone, except mutual love (Romans 13:8-10). Gospel — If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted to them (Matthew 18:15-20). 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 candle in honor of the Blessed Mother

burns this week in memory of

Mildred, Anthony, Phil & Brandy Capano

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

Andrew Luna-Cruz, Dylan Luna-Cruz & Ethan Luna-Cruz

Baptized on September 2, 2017

into the Roman Catholic Church and

our Parish community of St. Lucy

Best Wishes & Blessings to

Victor & Mariana Luna

Married on May 21, 2017

St. Lucy Bible group will resume on the following Saturdays: September 30th, October 21st and November 4th in the rectory from 1:30pm to 3pm.

New members Welcome!!

El Grupo de la Biblia de Sta. Lucia regresará los siguientes Sabados: Septiembre 30, Octubre 21 y Noviembre 4 en la rectoria de 3pm a 4:30pm.

Bienvenidos nuevos miembros!!

On the weekend of September 23rd & 24th we will have two seminarians speaking at the Masses. The first

seminarian is our own parishioner Steven Gonzalez who is a first year Theology student at St. Joseph’s Seminary and the second seminarian is Andrew Yang, a third year Theology student studying for the Diocese of Brooklyn. They will preach regarding the annual St. Joseph’s Seminary collection which will be taken up on the following weekend of Sept. 30 /Oct. 1.

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Message from Fr. Pergjini- September 11, 2001. Sixteen years after that unforgettable tragic event we still go through that painful memory of terror and pain. Again this year I share with you the same moments of pain that many of us remember. It was Tuesday, one of the most beautiful days of September with its blue and sunny skies with a pleasant breeze. It was a gorgeous day of summer. I was scheduled to celebrate the Holy Mass at 12 p.m. As I walked into the sanctuary to start the Holy sacrifice of the Mass I saw a huge crowd of people in front of me, among them many policemen and firemen. It was very unusual for a daily Holy Mass to have such a big number of people attending. I could touch the pain of the crowd, and the crowd could touch my pain which I deeply felt into my soul. They all look at me in those moments to be consoled in Christ. As the opening prayer was said and the time for readings came I went to sit in my chair feeling the pain of those tragic moments, the agonizing death in the flames and smoke of thousands of victims and the unspeakable pain of their families. In those moments of tears and pain I felt that Christ was crying with us. Silence, pain, sufferings, tears. I found rest only in Christ trying to find refuge and hope in Him. During the consecration of the body and soul of Christ I experienced the presence of those who tragically died in the flames, smoke, and collapsing of the buildings. I thought also of the unspeakable pain of the families who lost their dear ones, some of them I knew very well. Here we are, after 16 years of that tragic day thinking back and remembering in our prayers and thoughts. For sure, the victims’ families and many of us who still recall with pain that beautiful September morning, it is still a shock to remember how quickly that beautiful day turned into deadly smoke and flames and brokenness, as our life was changed forever by the terror of September 11. The Saint Pope John Paul II, said about September 11, “even if the forces of darkness appear to prevail, those who believe in God know that evil and death do not have the final say.” What a powerful statement to reflect the redeeming value of the mystery of Christ! What a consoling moment for all of us to think on this 16th anniversary when pain and suffering become unbearable for so many people. And yet, we are united with Almighty Father who is all-powerful, through Christ who becomes the Divine Guest every time the Holy sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated on the altar. It is this great divine Eucharistic power that must penetrate the depth of our souls. In this powerful mystery our existence points toward eternal life which can never coexist with evil and terror. We pray for peace and conversion of those who violently think and act against innocent people. Yes indeed we are people who hope in eternal life not simply a hope for the future, in which we can escape and find some rest for our minds and souls, but our hope for ETERNITY becomes a guiding discipline for our present, and this excludes the evil of terror and immorality. Finally with the Saint Pope John Paul II we can state with a firm and determined voice: that evil and death do not have the final say. The final say belong to Christ, our Eternal Lord and Savior. AMEN. On this sixteenth anniversary of September 11, 2001 of very sad memories, may we find refuge and consolation in the power of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and adoration, and we should remember all those who have died, those who sacrificed their life in that tragic day of September 11, and their families. We think and pray for those who recently have died in our country and around the World because of the deadly terror attacks. As we will all hear the toll bell on September 11, at 8:46 a.m. we will pause for a moment in prayer praying for the innocent victims of Islamic terrorism of tragic event of September 11, 2001, and the recent terror attacks in Europe many Christians in the Middle East and other parts of the world who have been killed, beheaded and crucified! Let us pray for them now and always! Also, we have the command from Christ to pray for our enemies! We pray that the power of Eucharist can touch their hearts and come to know the power of Christ of Love and Mercy! We pray that we as Catholic to be faithful to the Divine Truth and Teaching of Christ and His commandments! Eternal Rest Grant unto Them Lord and Let Perpetual Light Shine upon Them! May They Rest in Peace. Amen. Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on us sinners! Amen.

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Mensaje de Padre Pergjini- 11 de septiembre de 2001. Dieciséis años después de ese trágico acontecimiento inolvidable, seguimos atravesando ese doloroso recuerdo de terror y dolor. Otra vez este año comparto con ustedes los mismos momentos de dolor que muchos de nosotros recordamos. Era el martes, uno de los días más hermosos de septiembre con sus cielos azules y soleados con una agradable brisa. Fue un hermoso día de verano. Estaba programado para celebrar la Santa Misa a las 12 p.m. Cuando entré en el santuario para iniciar el Santo Sacrificio de la Misa, vi una gran multitud de gente delante de mí, entre ellos muchos policías y bomberos. Era muy inusual que una Santa Misa diaria tuviera un número tan grande de personas asistiendo. Podía tocar el dolor de la multitud, y la multitud podía tocar mi dolor que sentí profundamente en mi alma. Todos me miran en esos momentos para ser consolados en Cristo. Cuando se pronunció la oración de apertura y llegó el momento de las lecturas fui a sentarme en mi silla sintiendo el dolor de esos trágicos momentos, la muerte agonizante en las llamas y el humo de miles de víctimas y el dolor indescriptible de sus familias. En esos momentos de lágrimas y dolor sentí que Cristo estaba llorando con nosotros. Silencio, dolor, sufrimientos, lágrimas. Encontré descanso sólo en Cristo tratando de encontrar refugio y esperanza en Él. Durante la consagración del cuerpo y el alma de Cristo experimenté la presencia de aquellos que mueren trágicamente en las llamas, el humo y el colapso de los edificios. Pensé también en el dolor indescriptible de las familias que perdieron a sus seres queridos, algunas de las cuales conocía muy bien. Aquí estamos, después de 16 años de ese trágico día pensando y recordando en nuestras oraciones y pensamientos. Por supuesto, las familias de las víctimas y muchos de nosotros que todavía recuerdan con dolor esa hermosa mañana de septiembre, sigue siendo un shock recordar cuán rápido ese hermoso día se convirtió en humo mortal y llamas y rotura, ya que nuestra vida fue cambiada para siempre por la terror del 11 de septiembre.

El Santo Papa Juan Pablo II, dijo sobre el 11 de septiembre, "incluso si las fuerzas de la oscuridad parecen prevalecer, los que creen en Dios saben que el mal y la muerte no tienen la última palabra." ¿Qué declaración poderosa para reflejar el valor redentor del misterio de Cristo! ¡Qué momento consolador para todos nosotros pensar en este décimosexto aniversario cuando el dolor y el sufrimiento se vuelven insoportables para tanta gente. Y sin embargo, estamos unidos con el Padre Todopoderoso que es todopoderoso, a través de Cristo que se convierte en el Invitado Divino cada vez que el Santo Sacrificio de la Misa se celebra en el altar. Es esta gran potencia eucarística divina la que debe penetrar en la profundidad de nuestras almas. En este poderoso misterio nuestra existencia apunta hacia la vida eterna que nunca puede coexistir con el mal y el terror. Oramos por la paz y la conversión de aquellos que piensan y actúan violentamente contra la gente inocente. Sí, somos personas que esperan en la vida eterna, no simplemente una esperanza para el futuro, en la que podamos escapar y encontrar algo de descanso para nuestras mentes y almas, pero nuestra esperanza para la ETERNIDAD se convierte en una disciplina guía para nuestro presente, maldad de terror e inmoralidad.

Finalmente con el Papa Juan Pablo II podemos afirmar con voz firme y decidida: que el mal y la muerte no tienen la última palabra. La palabra final pertenece a Cristo, nuestro eterno Señor y Salvador. AMÉN. En este décimosexto aniversario del 11 de septiembre de 2001 de muy tristes recuerdos, podremos encontrar refugio y consuelo en el poder del Santo Sacrificio de la Misa y adoración, y debemos recordar a todos los que han muerto, a los que sacrificaron su vida en ese trágico día del 11 de septiembre y sus familias. Pensamos y rezamos por los que recientemente han muerto en nuestro país y en todo el mundo debido a los mortales ataques terroristas. Como todos vamos a escuchar la campana de peaje el 11 de septiembre, a las 8:46 am haremos una pausa por un momento en oración rezando por las víctimas inocentes del terrorismo islámico del trágico acontecimiento del 11 de septiembre de 2001 y los recientes ataques terroristas en Europa muchos Cristianos en Oriente Medio y otras partes del mundo que han sido asesinados, decapitados y crucificados! ¡Oremos por ellos ahora y siempre! ¡También tenemos el mandamiento de Cristo de orar por nuestros enemigos! Oramos para que el poder de la Eucaristía pueda tocar sus corazones y llegar a conocer el poder de Cristo de Amor y Misericordia! ¡Rezamos para que, como católicos, seamos fieles a la Verdad Divina ya la Enseñanza de Cristo y Sus mandamientos!

¡El descanso eterno concede a ellos el señor y deja que la luz perpetua brille sobre ellos! Que descansen en paz. Amen. Sagrado Corazón de Jesús ¡Ten piedad de nosotros pecadores! 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 TODAY, September 10th in the auditor ium after the 9 a.m. Spanish Mass.

Programa De Estudios Religiosos Noticias - Registro Ultimo día de inscripción será el HOY 10 de septiembre en el auditor io después de la misa española a las 9 a.m.

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.

RETIRO MARIANO Todos estan invitados a el Retiro Mariano con la Virgen de la Providencia. Sabado 16 de Septiembre de 9 a.m. a 5:30 p.m. En el auditorio de la escuela, habra Santa Misa con la Exposicion del Santisimo, antes de la clausura del retiro.

Unete a La Sociedad de Maria! Si usted es devota de La Virgen o quieres conocer mas sobre Maria y las enseñanzas de La Iglesia sobre ella, La Sociedad es para ti. Somos una comunidad muy unida de mujeres, señoritas y niñas donde celebramos Misa juntas, rezamos el Rosario, hacemos la promesa de los Primeros Cinco Sabados, nos Consagramos a La Santisima Virgen, y servimos al Señor compartiendo la Fe recaudando fondos para la Iglesia haciendo rosarios, mantillas y covers para la Biblia. Nos reunimos cada Primer Sabado en la Iglesia a las 8:45am el proximo sera Octubre 7.

Our own Msgr. Becker had successful surgery last week. He is most grateful for all you prayers and good thoughts. He also asks for your continued prayers during his recovery.

We are most grateful to all of our parishioners for responding so generously to the collection for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. $3,000 was collected and will be sent to the relief fund.

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