Rectory Office St. Monica Hall E-mail Fax Visit Our Website (718) 783-3132 Sterling Place staugustinerc@verizon.net (718)638-4669 staugustineparkslope.org

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Thomas W. Ahern, Pastor Mr. Joseph Bichotte, Deacon Sr. Ellen Glavey, Religious Education Coordinator Mr. Andrew Violette, Director of Music Ms. Vanessa Peña, Parish Secretary Mr. Brendan Moloney, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Rev. Agnelo Pinto, In Residence Msgr. Robert Harris, In Residence

OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM Monday to Thursday: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Friday: No evening hours. Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Appointments appreciated.

MASSES: Saturday: 5:00 PM (English) Sunday: 9:00 AM (English) 10:30 AM (Spanish) 12:00 NOON (English) 1:30 PM (Haitian)

WEEKDAYS: 9:00 AM (English) Wednesday 7:30 PM (Spanish)

HOLY DAYS: As announced

HOLY HOUR OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: First Friday of each month, check for time.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS: Speak to a staff member about the process of becoming a Catholic and/or receiving Eucharist and Confirmation.

RECONCILIATION: Confessions heard Saturdays 4:00 – 4:45 PM or by appointment.

BAPTISM: Parents should call at least two months in advance for preparation dates.

MATRIMONY: Couples should meet with a priest or Deacon at least six months in advance.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: By request.

COMMUNION OF THE SICK: Please call to arrange communion for the sick, homebound, or hospitalized.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Sunday Morning, English & Spanish.

ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC ACADEMY: Phone Number: (718) 857-2559; sfxsparkslope.org

Congratulations To our children receiving First Communion today at the

10:30 a.m. and 12 noon Masses. Thank You... Fr. Thomas Ahern, Diane Montemarano & Norma Barrero!

Daniela Apolinar Louis Craco III Limary DeLeon

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Justin Santiago Valeria Ortiz

Safia Wells Chislaine Suriel Justin Vazquez

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Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday, May 21 5:00 (Sat.) Marilyn Harris (Fr. Pinto) 9:00 +Mary Beth Greene (Dinna Diaz) 10:30 +Lydia Vazquez (Miguel Vazquez) 10:30 +Emillio Perez Lopez (Marie & Elliot Alicea Perez) 12:00 +Giovanni Colon (Family & Friends) 1:30 For The People of The Parish Monday, May 22 9:00 Sister Alice Francis CSJ Tuesday, May 23 9:00 Sister Teresa Ancilla CSJ Wednesday, May 24 9:00 Sister Joan Ancilla CSJ 7:30 Tri-Lingual Ascension Thursday, May 25 9:00 Mary Jane Treacy Friday, May 26 9:00 Margaret Treacy Saturday, May 27 9:00 Hilario Barrero 5:00 +Dick Treacy (John & Kay Barton) Sunday, May 28 9:00 +Rev. John Kennedy 10:30 +Lydia Vazquez (Miguel Vazquez) 10:30 +Confesor Cruz (Luz Cruz) 12:00 +Paula Sanford (Family & Friends) 1:30 For The People of The Parish

Upcoming Events • Terce… is every Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass • Vespers... is every Saturday before 5:00 p.m. Mass • Baptism Class… will be held on Monday, June 12th

at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory. • Haiti Support Group... will meet on Monday, June

14th at 7:15 p.m. in the rectory. All are welcome. • H.O.P.E. Dinner, Today... Sunday, May 21st at

3:00 p.m. • Nicotine Anonymous… meets every Thursday in

St. Monica Hall at 7:00 p.m.

Blessed Mother Candle For this week... will be lit for a Special Intention

requested by the Greene Family.

Rectory Office Will be closed on Memorial Day

Monday, May 28th

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THE 2017 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Live In Faith, Give In Love

If you did not get a commitment envelope last weekend, please pick one up today for this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal. I am encouraging everyone to take part in this program, especially at this time because St. Augustine Church can benefit significantly from your support and serve literally hundreds in need through our vast network of programs and services. Please join me in making this a successful appeal by making your pledge today. Our goal this year is $37,584.00. Please help us reach our goal by making a pledge. Thank you for your consideration.

Wednesday, May 24th - 7:30 p.m. Tri-Lingual Mass

Thursday, May 25th - 9:00 a.m. English

H.O.P.E. DINNER The HOPE dinner celebrates 24 years today, so a big THANK YOU to all who have helped make the monthly dinners a success. The next dinner is on Sunday June 18th and set-up is at 10:00 a.m. We are looking for volunteers to set-up, or prepare a dish to share. If Interested, please contact Kevin Cooper at (917) 921-8153.

Bereavement Group The death of a loved one is a very difficult period in one’s life. The grief process is a painful journey that changes our lives forever. Grief is a natural response to loss and in order for grief resolution to be attained we must work through our loss. The Fall Bereavement group will meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., in the recto-ry. Please mark your calendar. Any questions? Please call Cleveland Linder at 718-743-4600.

Pentecost Sunday, June 4th Mass Schedule

Saturday, June 3rd 5:00 p.m. English Sunday, June 4th 9:00 a.m. English

12 noon Tri-Lingual - Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the Bishop of Brooklyn, will be the main celebrant at this special Mass. Throughout the year, Bishop DiMarzio, makes pastoral visits to parishes on a

Sunday. We are looking forward to this visit. Please join us at this Mass even if it is not the Mass you

usually attend. *There will be no Spanish Mass at 10:30 a.m. or

Haitian Mass at 1:30 p.m.*

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EXTREMOS

Si quieres ir a los extremos, que sea en dulzura, paciencia, humildad y caridad.

—SanFelipeNeri

We pray for the sick…

Recemos Por los Enfermos…

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Helena Severin Daisy Rijo Jose Colon Janie Gamble Carmen M Mercado Nancy Cimino Jackie Strachen Robert Katan Angela Ramos Barbara Mangilardi James Leune Olive Bouaz Tiffany Rios Mr. John Demby Rosario Ortiz Ines Robles

John Barton Jane Erickson Jerome Knittle Yvette Sendker Carmen Torres Angelo M. Ramos Barbara Merrill Col. Ret. Will Merrill Pedro R. Garsed Severina Caban Sonia Bonilla Anthony Tuitt Nilda M. Morales Anthiny Vega Alphonse Duré Sonia Garcia

Mike Meehan Dorinda Baéz Alex Ramos Julie Elle Brittner Maritza Arroyo Hector Davila Kitty Denega Pascuala Vidal Paul Callahan Christopher Neves Monique Maumec Yvette Reyes Kathy Cruz Kip Jones Adeline Duré Candida Alacan

We pray for members and friends serving in the military: Rezamos por miembros y amigos que estan sirviendo en el Servicio Militar: Sgt. Estephen Shirverts, Col. Will Merrill, Lt. Jeanell Merrill, Capt. Peyton Hurley, Manny Otero, PFC An- thony J. Jolimeau, Paul Valdez, Jorge E. Moreira, Jerry Moreira, David Garcia, Samantha Vega, L.C. US Marine Corps, Capt. Richard Martinez, US Marines, Air- man Clara Lyde, 1 Lt. Ignacio Naudon, PFC Max Andrew Polster.

Recemos Por. . . Si usted tiene a una persona que usted desea ser rogado, favor déjenos saber inmediatamente y rogaremos por ellos. Los nombres quedarán en la lista de enfermos por tres semanas y repetida después de eso si usted nos llama. Favor de ver la lista de los enfermos y los difuntos en la pagina 3. Gracias.

Would you like to register as a parishioner? Yes, I would like to become a member of St. Augustine Church. Name: Address: Phone #: Email: Please cut and place form in the collection basket, bring

to the rectory, or mail to: St. Augustine R.C. Church

116 6th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217

Nuevo en la Parroquia? Quiere inscribirse como parroquiano?

Si, me gustaria ser miembro da la parroquia y recibir los sobres de ofrendas por correo.

Nombre: Dirección:

Telefono: Email:

Favor de cortar la forma y echar en la canasta de ofrenda o envie por correo:

St. Augustine R.C. Church 116 6th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217

Special Mass - June 4th

“Regional Mass of Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities & the Deaf” for parishes in Deaneries 3,4,8,9 will be celebrated at regularly scheduled 10:15 Mass in the Lower Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica, on Sunset Park Brooklyn. A breakfast and a special Needs Resource Fair will immediately follow the Mass. Arrangements will be in place for those with physical, mental or emotional needs.

Pentecostés es el domingo 4 de junio Horario de Misas

El sábado, 3 de junio 5:00 p.m. inglés El domingo, 4 de junio 9:00 a.m. Inglés; 12:00 p.m.

Tri-lingüe - el Obispo Nicholas DiMarzio, Obispo de Brooklyn, será el celebrante principal de esta misa

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Nouvo pésonn nan pawas la? Eské ou pou rejistré kom yon pawasyen?

Wi. Mwen vlé pou rejisté kom yon pawasyen nan Legliz St. Augustin ak resvwa anvlope. Nom: Adrés: Téléfon #: Email: Tanpri koupé fòm la mété li nan basket koleksyon-

an, ou poté-l nan presbité pou nou: St. Augustine R.C. Church

116 6th Avenue B kl NY 11217

Bereavement Group Le yon moun nou ren men mouri se yon epoke tre dipisil nan lavi nou. Doulè ki rivé fanmi sa-a, pap chanjé lavi non ditou. Doulè se yon repons natirel pou yon moun nou pèdi ak nan lòd pou gen rézolisyon pou atann travay pou lè nou pèdi yon moun. Nanpot kesion rele Cleveland Linder at 718-743-4600.

The Sacrament of Confirmation for Adults… va selebré isit la nan dimanch La Pannkot, 4 Juin nan lamès midi-a, pou gran moun ki te déjà batizé ak resevoua Premye Kominion. Lot moun ki gen plan maryé nan legliz ak ki pa janm konfimé va prepare kounye-a. Va gen 4 heurs klas instriksyon. Tanpri rele Pe Tom pou rejisté pou youn ou lot. Ou bezwen pote yon kopi setifika batem ou nan komansman prosès la. Jenn adilt yo ki te konfimé min retounen nan legliz la byenveni tou nan program sa-a ki va kouvri gran zonn nan lafwa katolik, espiritialite ak praktis.

Opportunities for a better Tomorrow… Ofri anpil edikasional (GED pou laj 17+) ak treninn pou travay (laj 22+) programs. Lokal: 4em Avenue ak 27th Street; rele 718-369-0303 pou enformasion.