SUNDAY, May 11—Fourth Sunday of Easter   Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36‐41 1 Pt 2:20b‐25 Jn 10:1‐10 8:00 A.M. Holy Name Society

9:30 A.M. For the People of St. Francis of Assisi

11:00 A.M. Mother’s Day Novena

12:30 P.M Rosa Benedetto

Antonino & Giacomo Funari

Giuseppina LoPiccolo

Rose and Antonio Filetto

Camillo DiRico

Luigi Iocco - IACA Society

                    Maddalena Tenaglia 

MONDAY, May 12—Easter Weekday Readings:   Acts 11:1‐18 Jn 10:11‐18 7:00 A.M. Giuseppa Costanza

9:00 A.M. Mother’s Day Novena

TUESDAY, May 13—Easter Weekday     Readings:  Acts 11:19‐26 Jn 10:22‐30 7:00 A.M. Camillo DiRico

9:00 A.M. Mother’s Day Novena

WEDNESDAY, May 14—Easter Weekday

Readings:    Acts 1:15‐17, 20‐26 Jn 15:9‐17 7:00 A.M. Rose Della Valle

9:00 A.M. Mother’s Day Novena

THURSDAY, May 15—Easter Weekday Readings:    Acts 13:13‐25 Jn 13:16‐20 7:00 A.M. Rocco & Marie DeAngelo

9:00 A.M. Mother’s Day Novena

FRIDAY,  May 16—Easter Weekday

Readings: Actts 13:26‐33 Jn 14:1‐6

7:00 A.M.

9:00 A.M. Mother’s Day Novena

SATURDAY, May 17—Easter Weekday

Readings:  Acts 13:44‐52 Jn 14:7‐14 9:00 A.M. Purgatorial Society

Mother’s Day Novena

Nerina Llossas

Ugo Sozzi

5:00 P.M. Michael Bryan Wildes

SUNDAY, May 18 — Fifth Sunday of Easter Readings:    Acts 6:1‐7 1 Pt 2:4‐9 Jn 14:1‐12 8:00 A.M. For the People of St. Francis of Assisi

9:30 A.M. Mother’s Day Novena

11:00 A.M. Frank Pittelli

12:30 P.M. Maria Grimaldi Rosa Benedetto

Concetta Saraceni Mary Console

Giuseppa Costanza

MASSES FOR THE WEEK 

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

My Dear Parishioners, Why did Jesus liken himself to a shep-herd? Shepherds were a common sight when Jesus lived, and he knew that people would easily relate to them. Good shepherds took great care in protecting and tending their flocks. Sometimes a sheep would wander off from the flock and become lost. A shepherd who took his job seriously would quickly search and call out for his lost sheep and the sheep would respond to the voice of its shep-herd, and only his voice. When the shepherd found the wayward animal, he would place it on his shoulders and carry it back to the flock. One of the most prominent images of Jesus is that of the Good Shepherd. Through-out Christianity Jesus has been portrayed in art, literature and music as the Shepherd. Alert and attentive, He carries the lost sheep upon his shoulders, bringing them home. This image of Jesus is based on the way he treated all people-he sought them out when they were lost in sin, he freed them from the power of evil, he healed them of their infirmi-ties. Ultimately, the love of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, was so great that he gave his life for his sheep-for us. Today we are reminded to listen to the voice of Jesus. He feeds us, his lambs, through his teachings and through the Eucharist. Like the shepherd who calls his sheep, the voice of Jesus is distinct, unlike any other. It is the only voice we are to fol-low. His voice is calling each one of us. Are we listening? God Bless, Msgr. Maresca

Our thanks go out to: Everyone involved with our first SFA Sports Clinic Day held this Saturday, May 10th. The day included instruction on the fundamentals in Soccer, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Baseball, and Basketball. A pizza lunch, drinks, and a sports day bracelet were provided. The parents from Grade 1 who volunteered to set up and serve the students at our Cake Sale this coming Tuesday. Mrs. Gozdziewski and Mrs. Soldo, coordinators

of our Scholastic Book Fair, and all the volunteers who assisted.

We send our wishes to all the moms, step-moms, and grandmas for an enjoyable and relaxing Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 11th. Congratulations to our May Students of the Month and Star Students in Music:

May Students of the Month Grade 5 Kristina Beca Grade 6 Maya Burns Grade 7 Evan Altman Grade 8 Youssef Naimallah

Star Students in Music Grade 1 Jessica D’Asaro Grade 2 Luisa Schwab Grade 3 Kiara Cummings Grade 4 Skye Acevedo Grade 5 Stacy Avendano Grade 6 Kirsten Killeen Grade 7 Nevine Salameh Grade 8 Elizabeth Zotto

This Week at SFA School: Tuesday, 5/13 Grade 1 Cake Sale and UPK Trip Wednesday, 5/14 Grade 8 Graduation Retreat Thursday, 5/15 Scholastic Book Fair UPK Meet and Greet Home and School Meeting Friday, 5/16 Dress Down in Blue for NF Foundation

There will be Religious Education

on Sunday, May 11th

Registration for

Religious Education is never closed

You can still register your child in any grade from  Kindergarten on up to 7th grade by calling the Religious  

Education Office Monday through Thursday  (718‐278‐0259), email dre@sfaschool.org) or speaking to 

Richard Pipchinski, the DRE.  If you have a child beginning first grade in public school, it is time to register for Religious Education. Diocesan guidelines require two years of instructions prior to the reception of a Sacrament. If your child is already in the first grade and 

missed this year, call the Office of Religious Education to set up an appointment to discuss the options. 

Are you interested in being Baptized or    

complete your initiation by the reception of the Sacraments of Eucharist and/or         

Confirmation for Easter 2015? 

Join the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The RCIA is a process in which adults

prepare themselves for the reception of

the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism,

Confirmation and Eucharist) through

study, discussion and discernment.

Please contact the Rectory.

Immaculate  Conception  

Parish  

Presents FREE Movies  

Friday nights @ 7:00 p.m. in the lower church on the following dates: 

 

SAINTS A LEGACY OF FAITH

 

May 16th Francesco (St. Francis of Assisi) Presenter/Speaker ‐ Msgr. Ralph Maresca                                     Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi  

May 23rd Therese (St. Therese of Lisieux) Presenter/Speaker ‐ Msgr. Sean Ogle                        Dean & Pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel  ********************************************** 

21‐47 29th St., Astoria, NY  11105 (Ditmars Boulevard and 29th Street) 

Phone: (718) 728‐1613/www.ic‐astoria.org 

KNIGHTS CORNER COMING EVENTS!  Tuesday evening, May 20th, starting at 7:00pm, the Knights of Columbus of 

Brooklyn and Queens, will be sponsor‐ing a night at Citi Field. On that         

evening, the Mets, will be playing the Dodgers. The tickets will be $30, with the Mets  returning 10% of the pro‐ceeds for the benefit of the Special Olympics. If you are interested in at‐tending the game, please contact: 

Marty Hale, Grand Knight at 718‐274‐6750 or Boris Mucich, Financial          Secretary at 718‐726‐0977. 

 Vivat Jesus! Marty Hale, FDD, PGK Grand Knight 

Outreach will  present  a  special  charity performance  of  the  Big  Apple  Circus benefiting  all  of  Outreach’s  Programs and Services on Wednesday, May 21 @ 6:30 p.m. in Cunningham Park.  Ticket  prices  are:    $40,  $35,  $27,  $21 and  $15.    To  reserve  your  tickets,  call Outreach  at  (718)  847‐9233  ex.  2310,      seating is limited.  

    Special rates for parish          members are available. 

Financial Report for April 2014 

Thank you very much for your weekly donations. I appreciate the

many sacrifices you make to enable our parish to remain strong and vibrant. God bless each of you.

April income: $75,920.29 April expenses: $74,482.35 Surplus or (Deficit) $1,437.94

 

Next weekend the 2nd collection is

Replenish our Parish Reserves.

Thank you for your

generosity and support.

The promise is made to you.                      

                        Acts 2:39 

  The following students    attained Honor Roll status: 

 St. Francis Preparatory           Stephanie Ann Biscaglia             

                             Lucas Pavlounis  

St. Agnes Academic High School Natalia Plaza 

Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School    Matthew Aniello  ‐ Principal’s List    Michael Cappellino ‐ First Honors 

   Brandon Ley ‐ First Honors    Sebastian Rengel  ‐ First Honors 

   Saverio Giordano ‐  Second Honors    Nikole Saa ‐ Second Honors 

   Megan Pacione ‐ Second Honors 

The Mary Louis Academy Aryel Momplaisir   ‐ Principal’s List Natasha Solo Lyons ‐ First Honors 

Elisa Sorgini  ‐ First Honors Eleni Takos  ‐ First Honors 

Lauren Hilario  ‐ Second Honors Rachel Spampinato  ‐  Second Honors  

 

We wish all Mother’s, Grandmothers, Godmothers and Step Mother's a blessed Mother’s

Day.

May the Lord continue to give our mother’s the faith, hope and love

needed in order that they may continue to nurture life in all stages.

Memorials for the Week of May 11, 2014

ALTAR BREAD       For this week is donated  

          in loving memory of  

Elizabeth Masciangelo                Requested by  

Walter & Marilyn Zilinski   

ALTAR WINE     For this week is offered for 

Elizabeth Masciangelo                  Requested by  

   Mary & Ray Loud & Family 

FOCUS:  Hearing the voice of Christ. 

 This season asks us to             

appreciate the presence of Christ in the Sacraments of      

Initiation, to suffer for the sake of the One who suffered for us, and to heed the voice of the One who calls us to greener 

pastures. 

Diocesan Pilgrimage Poland & Eastern Europe Warsaw‐Krakow‐Budapest‐ 

Vienna‐Prague Visiting the home town of our 

new Saint John Paul II NOVEMBER 10—21, 2014 Father Dowd and Father        

Cunningham Chaplains 

For a Brochure call: Nawas International 1‐203‐656‐3033 

Still making your high school decision?  

St. Agnes Academic High School in College Point, Queens is accepting registration           

applications for the 2014‐2015 school year.  

Students enjoy our AP classes, college credit courses, dance program, science research     

program, iPads in the classroom and so much more! 

 Transfer students are also welcome to apply. 

 St. Agnes H.S. 

13‐20 124th Street College Point, NY  

Www.stagneshs.org (718) 353‐6276 ext. 12 

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Finances

Thank you for your weekly contributions which pays our bills.

Your sacrifice and generosity is much appreciated.

 The Collection/Donation for the weekend:                        May 3/4               $    6259.00         Catholic Relief Services   $    1395.00 

 Just a reminder to our envelope users to 

please mark the amount on the outside of 

the envelope.  It is a great help to our   

counters.  Also, if you are not using the   

envelope system and would like to please 

call the rectory.  

 

School parents are strongly encouraged to 

use the envelopes. 

2014 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL This year’s theme, “When we Give We Share

the Light of Faith”, is based on the recent encyclical by Pope Francis: Lumen Fidei: The Light of Faith. It challenges us to be the light of the world by sharing our faith, commitment

and generosity.

I am so appreciative of the wonderful response to the appeal. We have truly taken to heart the

words of our Holy Father. At this time, we have pledged $40,430 towards our goal of

$44,615. Monies received to this date amount to $25,671. This accounts for 126 donors. Last year 727 donors contributed to the appeal. Let us make every effort to reach our donor goal in order to have a successful appeal in our par-

ish. If you have not pledged at this time, please prayerfully consider a pledge. All monies over goal comes back to our parish 100% and that

will be put toward the new church boiler.

Thank you very much for the sacrifices each of you makes to support this appeal.

Msgr. Maresca

Remember in your prayers all those in our parish who are sick, that they may find health and comfort:  

James Nunez, Vincent Wytak,  Carol Ross, Rolondo Larrondo,  

Jeffrey Hyans,  Josephine Costanza, Jessica St. Preux, Al Ciani, Alesha Moses, Elizabeth Quartuccia, 

Stephanie Stetz,  Anthony Criscuolo, Kathleen Newton, Samantha Fabrizi,  Nancy McCaffrey, 

Christopher Wojtalik, Marie Guerriero,  Theresa Pacheco,  William Goss, John Ross, Terri Kornalewski,  

Antonio Ciancio, Luke Pacheco, Vincenza Papa.  

Also remember in your prayers all the  deceased of the Parish. 

 Please remember to continue to pray for  vocations to the priesthood, religious life,  

diaconate, and married life. 

 

Mother’s Day   Mass                   

Remembrance  Envelopes are  available at the doors of the                        church.  

 Please enroll your mother, living or     deceased in the novena of masses which will begin Mother’s Day.  

 

Your envelope can be returned in any collection. 

Please Consider Remembering  St. Francis of Assisi Parish in your Will.  

THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK

  

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 11 - May 17

Sunday, May 11 2nd Catholic Home Missions 8:00 A.M. Holy Name Society ‐ church 9:30 A.M. Children’s Liturgy ‐ MCH 10:40‐12 Noon Faith Formation ‐ School  

Monday, May 12 

1:00 P.M. Golden Age ‐ MCH 2:30‐4:00 P.M. Daises ‐ Msgr. Maresca Center 2:50‐3:50 P.M. Children’s Choir ‐ Church 7:00 P.M. Adult Choir ‐ Church  

Tuesday, May 13 6:30 P.M. AA ‐ R/B  

Wednesday, May 14 7:00 P.M. Baptism Class  ‐ R/B  

Thursday, May 15 

4‐5:30 P.M.  Legion of Mary ‐ R/B 7:00 P.M. I.A.C.A. ‐ Church 7:30 P.M. Scripture Study ‐ RER 

Friday, May 16 2:30 P.M. Girl Scouts ‐ Msgr. Maresca Center 7:00 P.M. Jazz Fundraiser Setup‐Msgr. Campbell Hall 

Saturday, May 17  Parish Youth Group Book Sale  ~  After all masses outside of church  7:00‐11:00 P.M. An Evening of Jazz ‐ MCH  

May 18 - May 24

Sunday, May 18 2nd Collection Parish Reserves 8:00‐2:00 P.M. Youth Group Book Sale After Masses 

9:30 A.M. Children’s Liturgy ‐ MCH 10:40‐12 Noon Faith Formation ‐ School 1:30 P.M. Procession of the Blessed Mother  

Monday, May 19 1:00 P.M. Golden Age ‐ Msgr. Campbell Hall 2:30‐4:00 P.M. Daisies ‐ Msgr. Maresca Center 2:50‐3:50 P.M. Children’s Choir ‐ Church 7:00 P.M. Adult Choir ‐ Church  

Tuesday, May 20 6:30 P.M. AA  ‐ R/B  

Wednesday, May 21

Thursday, May 22 

4‐5:30 P.M.  Legion of Mary ‐ R/B 7:00 P.M. I.A.C.A. ‐ R/B 7:30 P.M. Scripture Study ‐ RER  

Friday, May 23 2:30‐6:00 P.M. Girl Scouts ‐ Msgr. Maresca Center 

Saturday, May 24  

Our Parish Calendar be published weekly.  Please submit changes or updates to swoods@stfrancisofassisiastoria.org  

Thank you for keeping our Parish up to date! 

ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE – MAY 2014 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sat. May 10th 5pm Samantha Dee, Adrian Machnik, Nicole Pereira Sun. May 11th 8am Kayley and Maya Burns, Victoria Formoso

9:30am Sal Demma, Frankie Marzella, Leandra Rodriguez 11am Adrian and Jose Hernandez-Yepez, Jessica Aniello 12:30pm Caterina Gioino, Francesco DiMarco

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sat. May 17th 5pm Samantha Dee, Isabella and Sophia Ortiz Sun. May 18th 8am Andrew Soltesz, Anthony Ronacher, Lauren Staats 9:30am John Beaufort, Nicole Pereira, Rei Sato 11am Victoria Formoso, Jady Lopez, Adrian Machnik 12:30pm Caterina Gioino, Francesco DiMarco ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sat. May 24th 5pm Samantha Dee, Jessica Aniello, Joseph Todaro Sun. May 25th 8am Andrew Soltesz, Frankie Marzella, Adrian Machnik 9:30am Adrian and Jose Hernandez-Yepez, Nicholas Nebbari 11am Kayley and Maya Burns, Sal Demma 12:30pm Caterina Gioino, Francesco DiMarco ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sat. May 31st 5pm Samantha Dee, Valentina Cracolici, Sal Demma Sun. June 1st 8am Rei Sato, Nicole Pereira, Leandra Rodriguez 9:30am Anthony Ronacher, Lauren Staats, Joseph Todaro 11am Rocco Marchesona, Nikki McNamara, Nicholas Nebbari 12:30pm Caterina Gioino, Francesco DiMarco +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dear Altar Servers, Please remember to hang up your robes when finished serving and keep the closet neat. Also, don’t forget to sign in for serving your mass. I realize we are getting into the season where some of you are involved in other activities (sports, dancing, etc.) If you can’t make your assignment, please try to change with someone. I ask all of you to please work with one another in this matter. Thanks again for all your service. Msgr. Maresca

Welcome New Parishioners

   We welcome those who registered in our parish during April 2014  

Mr. & Mrs. Lopez Mr & Mrs. Michael Giganti Ms. Kristy Krsulich Barbara & Thomas Malley Mr. & Mrs. Ferdinando Prete Jose Carattini Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Tessitore Suenita & Family

Baptisms

We welcome those who were baptized during the month of April 2014 

Rylan Nevins Grace Eirini Parianos Harry Parianos Gabriel Francis Tessitore

Purgatorial Society

The  following names have been enrolled  in our Purgatorial Society  for the Month of April 2014.  Please remember to continue to pray for their families. 

Mary Francione Robert Brown Adelina Iocco Diego Sfrerazza Anthony Minieri Attilia Simicich Chuck Vetro

Marriages

Congratulations to those who were married in our parish in April 2014. 

Veronica J. Burke & John Cutajar