PASTORAL STAFFRev. Joseph G. Fonti, S.T.L., Pastor

Rev. JunHee Lee, S.T.L., Weekend AssistantRev. Al Barozzi, In Residence

Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, In ResidenceDeacon Joseph A. Freda

SCHEDULE OF MASSESSaturday - 9:00 A.M., 5:00 P.M. (Vigil)Sunday - 7:30 A.M., 9:00 A.M. (Italian),

10:30 A.M., 12:00 P.M.

WEEKDAY MASSESSeptember - June

Monday - Friday: 7:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M.July - Labor Day

Monday - Friday: 8:00 A.M.

CONFESSIONSaturday 11:00 - 12:00 P.M.

and by appointment at the Rectory.

ST. MEL’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY154-24 26th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354

(718) 539-8211 Fax (718) 539-6563www.stmelsacademy.org

Interim Board Chair: Mr. Richie Diaz, M.A., M.S.Ed.Principal: Mrs. Amy Barron, M.A., M.S.Ed.

Assistant Principal: Daniela Volpe

DIRECTOR OF MUSICRudolph Albert

FAITH FORMATIONCO-DIRECTORS

Paula Migliore - Denise DeRosaFaith Formation Office - (718) 461-9840

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BAPTISMSCall the Rectory Office for information at least one monthin advance.

MARRIAGESCall the Rectory Office for information and appointmentwith a priest at least six months prior to the date you wish.

NEW PARISHIONERSWe are always happy to welcome new parishioners intothe family of St. Mel. Stop in at the Rectory to register, askquestions and meet the priests who gladly serve you.

PASTORAL CARE TO THE HOMEBOUNDWe are concerned about parishioners who arehomebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, theSacrament of Reconciliation or the Anointing of the Sick.If you are homebound, or if you know someone who isunable to come to Mass - please do not hesitate to contactthe Rectory -718-886-0201. Visits will be happilyarranged for you.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENAEach Monday after the 9:00 A.M. Mass.Blessed Sacrament Devotions:First Friday Adoration 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.Daily Recitation of the Rosary: 8:30 A.M.

EVANGELIZATIONIf you know of any Catholic, who is not attending Churchor receiving the Sacraments and desires help in returning,please call or refer them to one of the priests at 718-886-0201. All information is confidential.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURSMonday - Thursday 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Friday 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.Emergencies any time.

Sunday, July 5, 2020

Freedom always comes at a price. Celebrating this weekend our country’s 243rd year of Independence we realize more than ever the truth of this statement. As we continue to live under the looming threat of virus, contagion, and protest, our freedom to move about as we like has been curtailed, regulated, and sadly in some ways, threatened. And while we need to respect and cooperate with the guidelines that have been issued by our President, Governor, Mayor and Bishop, we innately know that we were born to be free. Maybe this national holiday can remind us of the importance of patience when it come to our yearning for freedom. We need to heed the caution that “fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” Our nation’s freedom was not born overnight nor is it fully understood and appreciated by words that are embossed on a

parchment of sacred declaration. Freedom must be embraced and accepted as a gift. Won at the price of blood, sweat, tears, and sacrifice, freedom is our Divine right. Made in God’s image and likeness we uphold, protect, and fight to preserve and promote freedom for all persons for we believe as Catholic Christians that life matters at all stages. Our country seems to be undergoing labor pains. Hopefully, the new birth that will be issued forth will instill within all Americans a greater respect and care for life. Like all anticipated births, patience is required. I have often found solace and hope in this prayer of Saint Ignatius of Loyola: “Take Lord, receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will, all that I have and possess. You have given all to me. To You, O Lord, I return it. All is Yours, dispose of it only according to Your will. Give me Your love and Your grace, for this is enough for me.” Join me in offering this prayer as we together await the return of our freedom. If we abandoned ourselves to God’s providential care we will not be disappointed because “for in God we trust” is the essence of true American freedom. Happy Independence Day! Father Fonti

GUIDELINES FOR WORSHIP

Dispensation from Sunday Obligation is still in effect.

For the immediate present, the elderly and ill are asked to stay at home.

Masks MUST be worn when visiting/worshipping in church.

Disinfect Hands. Please carry your own hand sanitizer or use one of the dispensers at doors.

Seating Capacity for ALL liturgical functions: 25% (100+ people).

Respect / Maintain Social Distancing: 6ft when approaching for Communion

The faithful are encouraged to receive Holy Communion in their hand. Those who wish to receive Holy Communion on their tongues are asked to stay at

the end of the Communion line. For those who wish to receive a blessing and not Holy Communion at this time,

please cross your arms over your chest and ask for a blessing from either the priest celebrant or Deacon Joe.

For the foreseeable future, an additional Mass will be celebrated in Father

O’Malley Hall ONLY in the event of overcrowding

Please be aware that at all Masses there will be: no entrance or recessional procession, no missals in the pews, no offering of the Sign of Peace, no

distribution of the Precious Blood until further notice.

Mass Intention July 5, 2020

SAT 7/4

5:00 Maureen Brosnan (20th Anniversary)

SUN 7/5

7:30 James Fleming & James Farrell &

The People of The Parish

9:00 Ugo & Norma Ciacco

Joseph & Marge Marino

Victor & Ida Riglione

Andy Papi

10:30 Ralph & Antonetta Bianco & Nicky & Josephine D’Agostino

12:00 Joseph Somers

MON 7/6

8:00 Deborah & Alan (Living)

TUES 7/7

8:00 Matteo, Jenny, Francesco, & Francesca Calabro & The Baldo

Family

WED. 7/18

8:00 Bobby Sitler (Happy Birthday)

THURS. 7/9

8:00 George F. & Genevieve Finnerty

FRI. 7/10

8:00 Andrew Charles Giovanniello (11 Anniversary in Heaven)

SAT 7/11

9:00 Hugh Canavan

5:00 Ferucio & Elio Boneta

SUN 7/12

7:30 James Eisenzapf

9:00 Michael, Eleanor, Johnny, & Gertie Bedosky

Americo Chima

Giuseppe & Angelina Chiarelli

Giuseppa & Vito Decimati

The People of The Parish

10:30 Delia Dalton

12:00 Maria Martelli (Happy Birthday in Heaven)

Sanctuary Candles

This week the Sanctuary Candle is donated in Loving

Memory of:

Anna DiPetra

Given by: The Ursino

Family

Newly Enrolled in the Purgatorial Society

June 2020

Novio Terdoslavich Steve Albertini Gina Odonizzi

Dr. John Cowman Joan Buzzi

The Purgatorial Mass is offered on the First Friday of each month at 7:00am. Enrollment in the Purgatorial Society is for the period of one year.

Bread & Wine

This week the Bread and Wine are donated in Loving

Memory of:

Bobby Sitler

Given by: Mom & Dad

Altar Candles

This week the Altar Candle is donated in Loving Memory

of:

Anna DiPetra

Given by: The Zampini & Fraraccio Families

Welcome Home Family of St. Mel

Rectory Summer Hours

The rectory office will be open

Monday through Friday

9am—3pm

Weekends are by appointment only

Antonietta Cardarelli Dominick Loscalzo Irene Pariselli Anne Gorga Maria Pirraglia Thresiamma Poomkudy Plinio Lucciola Dottie Ryan Joseph Roach Josephine Esch Kathleen Neary Jared Katz Gary Faran Karl Muszel Ann Santo Mary Gleason Isidore Loriggio Francis Coppola Anne Keane Rosemarie Zgombick Zizi Elrouby Ann Santo Giuseppe Acquista Joe Depass Maria Licula Bill Costello Kenny Ramirez Marilyn Omaggio Bill Walsh

Dick Lynch Vincent Cervone Kevin Stout Jean Devito Vincent Chimienti Giovanna Pirolli Mario Pirolli Joan Buzzi Luis Ramirez Chi Shin Lee Msgr. John Tosi Maria LoBasso Ruben Rivera Michele Giambrone John Thomas Joseph Picerno Mary Owens Thomas Piazza Steve Albertini Maria Heany Faustino Giacomino Helena Motta Matha Skorpanich Julia Yirilli Angel Olsen Lee Zito Anna DiPreta Frank Tortora

“Eternal Rest Grant Upon Them O Lord

And Let Perpetual Light

Shine Upon Them.

May They Rest In Peace.”

The Family of Saint Mel Mourns With the

Families of Those Who Recently Died

Father Lee will be here Sundays throughout

July. On August 1st he heads South:

Reverend Jun Hee Lee

The RC Church of Saint Leo the Great

3700 Old Lee Highway

Fairfax, VA 22030

In your prayers… Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amen.

We pray for all those who are sick,

• Matt Z. • Lisa Sperazza • Louise Maddalena • Anne Gorga • Baby Aliyah Rose • Esme Mooney

Kavanagh • Robert Tedesco • Susan Trezioso • Maria Scopa • Mike Scopa • Kathy Allen • Pasquale Cama • Bob Doucet

• Kathleen Tansey • Angela Isernia • Nick Roberto • Antonio Ciccone • Ellen McNamara • Rose Mary

DiPietro • Benny Di Pietro • Pasqualina

Lucciola • Julia Rollo • Francesca Cecile • Maureen Friss

Stay Connected to St. Mel’s Church

Please sign up to Flocknote!

Go to http://stmelsrcchurch.flocknote.com or you can find the app, Flocknote This will bring you to the sign up page to enter your name, email address, and mobile phone number. You will be asked to verify your email or mobile number or both if given. Once you have your information verified you will be asked to create a password. Then you will just follow the directions on the site. Once all is complete you will be set up to receive updates from Fr. Fonti.

Our Goal: $88,489

Gifts: 149(as of June 29)

Pledge Total: $85,249.68

THE TABLET Our diocesan weekly newspaper, The Tablet, is being offered at a special introductory rate of $20 for one year. To begin receiving The Tablet at home simply call 877-883-8356 or go to thetablet.org/subscribe.

Please consider helping St. Mel's Catholic Academy .

Just set up your Amazon account to give back to our school. All you need to do is set up St. Mel's as the school you would like to help and when you shop use the website www.smile. Amazon.com.

We will then get a percentage of the sale. You will not have to give anything additional.

Registration for Religious Education

We thank the parents/guardians of our Religious Education children for all their support in passing on the treasure of our Catholic faith to their children through homeschool assignments while instruction in the classroom was not possible due to the pandemic. For the next school year, we are providing a simple and safe way to register

your child(ren) for the 2020-2021 Religious Education Program. Registration is now available online for new and returning students on our Religious Education page found on the parish website at https://stmels-queens.org/religious-education.

Please register your child(ren) as soon as possible so that we can plan ahead for the opening of the new school year. A letter was sent to current students via the Option C parent alert system with more details on our plans for the new school year. If you did not receive the letter, please contact the Office of Faith Formation at stmelfaithformation@gmail.com and stmelsdderosa@gmail.com. Please have a safe and healthy summer with your families.

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