SecondSundayofLent February21,2016

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) 12 noon (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 9:30-11:00 a.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. followed by Holy Mass at 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 —————————————————————————————————————————

ST. LUCY’S GIFT SHOP: 718-882-0710

Open every day, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closed for half hour lunch 12-12:30 p.m.

SCALA SANTA

Open 11a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, weather permitting

Closed November - March

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

GROTTO - LOURDES OF AMERICA

Open every day, morning to evening, weather permitting

I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE.

Parochial Vicar Rev. Felix Gonzalez

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Monday- February 22, 2016 - The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle

8:00 a.m. Llesh Marku 9:00 a.m. Ada Cruz

Tuesday- February 23, 2016 - Lenten Weekday - St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr

8:00 a.m. Giuseppe & Marianna Savino 9:00 a.m. Giuseppe Greco

Wednesday- February 24, 2016 - Lenten Weekday

8:00 a.m. Noce Marashi 9:00 a.m. Cesidio DeBellis, Jr.

Thursday- February 25, 2016 - Lenten Weekday

8:00 a.m. Raffaele Soccoccio 9:00 a.m. Brother Robert Taylor 7:00 p.m. Gazivoda Souls

Friday- February 26, 2016 - Lenten Weekday

8:00 a.m. Antoinetta Emanuele 9:00 a.m. Tom Jankovic

Saturday- February 27, 2016 - Lenten Weekday

8:00 a.m. Sr. Agnes Claire 9:00 a.m. Leze Jankovic 5:30 p.m. Kol & Pashka Gazivoda 7:00 p.m. Carmen Suarez

Sunday- February 28, 2016 - Third Sunday of Lent 8:00 a.m. For all Parishioners of St. Lucy’s Parish 9:00 a.m. Santos Nestor Arroyo 9:15 a.m. Lena Haxhari & Jak Kola

10:30 a.m. Special Intentions 12:00 p.m. Dennis Royal 1:15 p.m. Hortencia Hernandez

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The Lord made a covenant with his faithful servant, Abram, saying, “To your descendants I give this land” (Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18). Psalm — The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading — We await the Lord Jesus, who will change us to conform with his glorified body (Philippians 3:17 — 4:1 [3:20 — 4:1]). Gospel — Peter, James, and John witness the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain (Luke 9:28b-36). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Velada de el Reconcilliation para la Cuaresma

Viernes, 11 de Marzo 7:30 p.m.

with Father Daniel Ulloa

Stations of the Cross Every Friday during Lent

8:30 a.m. in Italian 9:30 a.m. in English 6:30 p.m. in Albanian 7:00 p.m. in Spanish (Auditorium)

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

relatives and benefactors who recently died especially, Marie Verna & Mary Ferrara

May they rest in Peace, Amen.

Reconciliation Monday

Monday, March 21, 2016 is designated by Cardinal Dolan as Reconciliation Monday. Our Diocese will join the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Diocese of Rockville Centre in celebrating Reconciliation Monday. On this special day, all the churches of our dioceses will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation in all parishes between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is an excellent opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as we prepare for the holy days of the Paschal Triduum.

Second Sunday of Lent February 21, 2016 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? — Psalm 27:1

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Fr. Pergjini celebrated the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the Grotto in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes on her feast day. The Holy Mass was offered for those who suffer physically, mentally and spiritually. It was a beautiful Mass attended by many of the faithful!

Our Lady of Lourdes Mass in the Grotto

February 11, 2016

Help Stop Assisted Suicide Palliative care is an expression of the truly human attitude of taking care of one another, especially those who suffer. It is a testimony that the human person is always precious, even if marked by illness or old age.

Pope Francis, March 2015

Legislation has been introduced in New York State that would authorize assisted suicide by allowing doctors to legally prescribe a deadly dose of pills at the request of a patient with a terminal diagnosis. While proponents may call it “death with dignity” or “aid in dying,” in reality these proposals would authorize the direct and intentional taking of human life.

Catholic teaching holds that assisted suicide is gravely immoral, both for the patient who is assisted and any persons who assist. It violates the sacred value of human lives, particularly those who are vulnerable due to illness, age or disability. As Christians, we are called to reach out in love and compassion to persons who are ill and suffering. Legalizing assisted suicide means abandoning those persons who are most in need of our assistance, support, and mercy.

Public policies regarding the end of life should focus on alleviating suffering for those who are dying, through increased access to quality palliative care.

There are alternatives to assisted suicide. We must do all we can to reduce suffering and promote the loving option of palliative medicine and hospice care.

TAKE ACTION: Visit the New York State Catholic Conference website www.nyscatholic.org

Click the “Take Action” button to: 1. Join the Catholic Action Network and receive our important email alerts. 2. Send a message to your lawmakers simply and efficiently, urging them to oppose assisted suicide. 3. Easily send a letter to the editor of your local newspaper to educate others in your community about this issue.

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As stewards and Disciples of Christ, we recognize that all the goods and riches in our life are gifts from God.

Strengthened by the Eucharist, we respond to God’s generosity in our lives with gratitude by using and sharing our gifts in service of others. Please share your blessings and make a gift to the 2016 Cardinal’s Appeal.

Siendo los custodios y discípulos de Cristo, re-conocemos que todos los bienes y las riquezas en nuestras vidas son regalos del Señor. La Eu-

caristía nos fortalece, y respondemos a la gene-rosidad de Dios en nuestras vidas usando y compartiendo nuestros regalos para servir a los demás. Por favor comparta sus regalos y haga un regalo a la Campaña del Cardenal 2016.

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