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DAILY MASS INTENTIONS OUR LADY OF PITY

Saturday February 8th, 2020 8:00 am Alfred Dyszewski 5:00 pm Joseph & Giovanna Colombo Sunday February 9th, 2020 7:30 am For Chris & Barbara Wesolowski

For Graces Received 9:00 am Stefan Kasza 10:30 am Mary Fosco 12:00 pm Frank Rios, Lucy D’ Orlando &

Joseph DeMeglio Monday February 10th, 2020 8:30 am Lucille Messina Anniversary in Heaven Tuesday February 11th, 2020 8:30 am George Heege Wednesday February 12th, 2020 8:30 am Alfred Dyszewski Thursday February 13th, 2020 8:30 am Alfred Dyszewski Friday February 14th, 2020 8:30 am Alfred Dyszewski Saturday February 15th, 2020 8:00 am Rosa Palazzo 5:00 pm Helen Maguire Sunday February 16th, 2020 7:30 am For Graces for Henryka, Frank &

Monika Laszkowski 9:00 am John Caputo 10:30 am Gloria Stelmokas 12:00 pm Gloria Crezzo

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA

Saturday February 8th, 2020 5:00 pm Dorothy Blanchard

Requested by Mark & Nicole Blanchard

Sunday February 9th, 2020 8:00 am Paul Koran

Requested by Sandy Sanchez And

In Honor of Our Lady of Lourds 11:00am Karen Maniscalco

Requested by Family Friday February 14th, 2020 7:30 am Stella Koran

Requested by Sandy Sanchez Saturday February 15th, 2020 5:00 pm Ann Atlak

Requested by Daughters Doreen & Donna

Sunday February 16th, 2020 8:00 am Violet Rutkowski

Requested by Son Deacon Joe And

Florence Hagen Requested by Sue & Paul Wicinski

11:00am Ted Jasko

Requested by Rosalie & Angela And

Carol Panzica Requested by Virginia Corrente

St. Anthony Memorials Week of

February 9th, 2020 Altar Breads, Wines & Sanctuary Light

Karen Maniscalco

Requested by the Family

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Memorials for the Week of February 9th, 2020

Altar Breads & Wines

Virginia DiBella

Requested by Camille Arezzo

Sanctuary Lamp

Leo Scaglione Requested lovingly by Wife Gloria & Daughters Carol, Lee Ann & Judith

Every worshiping community is called to pray for the sick or elderly in their parish. It is a privilege to ask Our Lord to heal and strengthen the sick. The Prayer List for the

Sick is our way of reaching out to our parishioners, young and elderly, who have received a critical diagnosis

and are unable to go about the routines of life:

Dorothy Dantoni, Michael Ragonese, Frank A. Marchese, Frank J. Marchese, Agnes Mueller,

Dayanara Georzette Acevedo, Lawrence Ambrosino, Neil Amodio, Rusty Amodio, MaryAnn Azzarello, Edward Bach, Ray Beshara, Jeff Beauzil, Isabella

Borzumato, Brook Balacco, Mary Ellen Bednar, Joan Lee Cammy, Joann Cavallaro, Gianna Cerullo, Jared Choset, Josephine Cordaro, Joseph Crescenzi Sr., Elsie Cuevas, Marc Dantoni, Dom Dealto, Maureen Dragula, Phyllis Esposito, Danny Fortunato, Donna

Christine Gueren, Rose Infuso, Vincent Infuso, Frank Maltempi, Fannie Marro, Jack Masso, Lillian Miner, Angela Misiti, Julio Pagan, Ann and Angela Recker,

Cheri Rosen, Margaret Ryan Galeto, Annette McGoff, Angie Mendez,Jaclyn Mooney, Richie Pahopin,

Darlene Remy, Valerie Rose, Peter Ruisi, Khadijah Sabir, Gloria Scaglione, John Serri, Charles Skelton,

Dcn. Michael Venditto, and Phillip Yoo, Brigette Stano, Bettie Wilde, Lucy Nicholasi, Marie Langone,

Stephanie DiStefano, Ann Arena, Tom Scarpaci, Michael Mannino

The listed names above for those asking for prayers has been updated according to months on the list. Those remaining have been reinstated by parishioners

calling after the six-month period. If anyone wishes to put a name back or to add a new name of a parishioner who is sick, please contact the rectory Mon.-Fri. from 9 am to

5 pm

DEVOTIONS Following weekday 8:30 am Mass at Our Lady of

Pity: Recitation of the Rosary. On First Fridays only, there is the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Holy Hour. On Saturday following the 8 am

Mass, novena prayers are said.

At St. Anthony of Padua there is Recitation of the Rosary and Devotions after the weekday 7:30 am

Masses

PEACE THAT ONLY CHRIST CAN GIVE

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Do you desire a more loving relationship with Jesus?

Every 1st Friday of the month, you will have the opportunity to spend time with Jesus in Eucharistic

Adoration. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place at Our Lady of Pity Church from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Eucharistic Guardians will be needed. For further

information call Joseph Magliocco at 718-698-8054

BEREAVEMENT “Blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be

comforted.” -Matthew 5:4.

Our Bereavement Minister, Deacon Michael Venditto, is available to assist anyone who has

experienced a loss. Call the rectory (718-761-5421) weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm to set up an

appointment with Deacon Michael.

Combined Collection OLP & St. Anthony

Presentation of the Lord 2020

Weekly Collection………… $ 8,119.00

Presentation of the Lord 2019

Weekly Collection………… $ 8,686.00

-$567.00

Valentine Cake & Candy Sale

The Rosary Altar Society will be holding a cake and

candy sale on February 8th & 9th, 2020 in the vestibule of Our Lady of Pity Church. Please be

supportive!

Online Giving with OSV

Another easy way to manage your church giving is with Online Giving. You can manage your giving or give a onetime gift right from your phone. Search

the App Stores for Online Giving or go to https://www.osvonlinegiving.com/4838 and register

with our parish. Your support during summer months helps sustain our parish. If you are

registered with WeShare, you will receive an email to make a new account with Online Giving. Call the

rectory with any questions.

St. Anthony of Padua Mass Schedule Change

Beginning in January St. Anthony’s Church in Travis will only have a Friday Weekday Mass at 7:30 am.

There will be no more Monday & Wednesday Masses. On Holy Days of Obligations, we still will

have a morning mass. Thank You for your understanding!

Night of Comedy

Our Lady of Pity- St. Anthony of Padua Parish & Knights of Columbus St. Anthony of Padua Council

presents a Night of Comedy, Saturday February 22nd, 2020 7 pm in the gym of Our Lady of Pity. The cost is $40.00 per person which includes Hot Buffet, Desserts, Wine & Soda. Checks can be made out

to: Knights of Columbus Council #16134 and should be mailed to KOC Council #16134 P.O. Box 131509

SI NY 10313. For Additional information contact Robert Liberto 917-886-7210 or Steve Bilardi 917-

892-9017.

Carnivale Fat Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM The Staaten, Forest Ave

Cost is $55.00 per person Cash Bar

For information and reservations please contact

Deacon Joseph Rentkowski at 718-727-4567 Make Checks payable to Our Lady of Pity- St.

Anthony If anyone would like to donate new items for the

raffle tables, you may bring them to the rectory at Our Lady of Pity. Thank you for your Support!

SPONSOR CERTIFICATES Anyone desiring a certificate to serve as a sponsor

for a Sacrament must be a Roman Catholic who has received the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist and

Confirmation. Certificates are distributed only after weekend Masses in the sacristy, not in the rectory

Mr. Frank Marchese- Director

Ms. Diane Becker- Coordinator Mrs. Joanne Callari- Admin. Assistant

Office: 718-494-0308

Email: religiouseducation@olpsare.com

February Calendar

Families, Our 2nd Annual Religious Education Raffle is underway. Each student a few weeks ago came home with a letter and envelope of tickets. We are asking each family to please try and sell 5 tickets to support our program. We have many prizes and contests to encourage our students to sell. All tickets and payments are due back by February 14th. If you need more tickets, please return the tear off ASAP that was attached to the letter. Many Blessings during this Holy Season, Mr. Frank Marchese, DRE

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Is a process where you can experience the Catholic faith community. It is an opportunity for questions to be answered and for learning about the teachings

and traditions of the Catholic Church. Are you:

• A person who has not been baptized and would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, and become a Catholic?

• A Baptized Christian of another denomination who would like to learn about and join the Catholic tradition?

• A baptized Roman Catholic who has not received Eucharist or confirmation and would like to become a full patriciate in the life of the Church?

The Christian initiation process offers an environment of support and guidance as you discover God is working in your life. Through RCIA, the Our Lady of Pity- St. Anthony of Padua community can help you fulfill this journey, If you think the RCIA program is for you, and you would like registration information, please email cookvin1@aol.com. RCIA Meets on Thursdays 7:30 pm in the parish center.

Bible Study

James is one of the most practical books of the Bible. Its teachings speak loudly to those who feel torn between the competing demands of this world and their faith.

This study offers “Pearls for wise living” by applying the wisdom of James to our current day. For anyone who

has struggled to live a truly Christian life, James offers a wealth of practical solutions for handling and even

sanctifying everyday circumstances. OUR LADY OF PITY/ST. ANTHONY PARISH will begin

an eleven-week Bible study James: Pearls for Wise Living on MARCH 2, 2019 at 7PM. Participants will

meet every Monday to view an engaging video presentation followed by a time of discussion and

fellowship. For more information or to register, contact Vincent Violetta, (917) 836-5920, email:

Cookvin1@aol.com, or contact Joanne Callari at [(718) 494-0308, or Jcallari@olpsare.com

Week of Feb 2nd Week of Feb 9th Week of Feb 16th Mid-Winter Break

No Classes Week of Feb 23rd No Classes on

Tuesday Feb. 25th Week of March1st

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling, and my message and my proclamation were

not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of Spirit and power, so that your

faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God….You are the salt of the earth…you

are the light of the world.’”

We are so accustomed to read the letters of St. Paul, or travel with him on his journeys, to consider this

itinerant preacher as one who had it all together. As we listen to him today, he placed his trust on the

Lord, the Spirit and God’s good grace or power. Although he denies the use of persuasive speech, our

Christian lives are molded and formed by his great teaching. As I listen to the homily at mass, may I ask

that that same Sprit and power be on the lips and in the heart of the preacher, to assist me in my

growth as a disciple.

May the image of salt and light, strengthen and guide me as the words and Spirit move my heart.

Gospel: Matthew 5: 13-16

Jesus reminds the disciples and all Christians that they carry special responsibilities to be “the salt of the earth.”

They must not hide their light but show their goodness to all.

HIS WORD TODAY BY REV. WILLIAM J. REILLY

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

OUR LADY OF PITY-ST. ANTHONY OF

PADUA ORGANIZATIONS

We cordially invite all parishioners to join any of the

groups in our parish. The following are the group titles

and days they meet:

Golden Age Tues. 12-3 pm Parish Center

Legion of Mary Thurs.7:00 pm St Jude Chapel

The Legion of Mary has a pilgrimage statue of Our Lady

of Fatima. Anyone wishing to have the statue in their

home, please call Ruth at 718-761-7717.

WOMEN’S SOCIETIES

Rosary Altar Society:

Mass First Sunday of every month at 9:00 am and that

Monday is their meeting at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center.

Ladies Auxiliary:

Meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in

the Church basement. New members are always

welcome. No Meetings in January & February 2020.

The Next meeting will be March 4th, 2020

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

Our Lady of Pity:

Second Sunday of the month Mass at 12:00 pm; that

Monday is their meeting at 8:00 pm in the Parish Center.

Email Address: olophns@gmail.com

OUR LADY OF PITY 50/50

The monthly envelopes for the February “50/50”

drawing are available in the back of the church. The fee

is $5 per envelope and you can enter as many times as

you wish. Please place your envelope in the collection

basket. Cash only, no checks please

ST. ANTHONY’S 50/50

The monthly envelopes for the February “50/50”

drawing are available in the back of the church. The fee

is $5 per envelope and you can enter as many times as

you wish. Cash only, no checks please.

OUR LADY OF PITY CHURCH:

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY

COMMUNION MASS SCHEDULE

LECTORS MASS SCHEDULE:

ALTAR BOY MASS SCHEDULE:

Day of Reflection

Archdiocesan Union of the Holy Name Society

Richmond Division is sponsoring a Day of Reflection. The event will be at Our Lady Star of the

Sea Church on March 21st, 2020. The total cost is $25.00 per person and the whole family is welcomed to participate. Any questions and or to reserve your

spot call Steve Bilardi at 917-892-3017. Please respond by March 16th seats are limited.

SATURDAY: Feb. 22nd

5:00 PM R. Skelton

Z. Cangelosi

SUNDAY: Feb. 23rd

7:30 AM R. Colella

J. Coraci

9:00 AM J. Almero

R. Colella

10:30 AM S. & I LaRosa

NOON M. & N. Terracino

SATURDAY: Feb. 22nd

5:00 PM Donadic

SUNDAY: Feb. 23rd

7:30 AM J. Magliocco

9:00 AM Buttacavoli

10:30 AM Ponterella

NOON Tricorico

SATURDAY: Feb. 22nd

5:00 PM J. Flood, M. Maningas

& C. Noby

SUNDAY: Feb. 23rd

9:00 AM H. Bailey, K. Romero

& D. Megalea

10:30 AM N. Lopez, C. & E. Baria

NOON F. Aum, D. & A.

Boniface