SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE PARISH

150-75 Goethals Ave. Jamaica, NY 11432

(718) 969-3226 - Office (718) 380-0345 - Fax

www.stnicholas-queens.org ALL ARE WELCOME!

WEEKEND SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE MISAS Saturday Eve: 5:00 P.M. Sunday Masses: 7:30 A.M. 9:15 A.M. (ESPAÑOL) 10:45 A.M. 12:15 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Daily Mass - Monday to Saturday 7:45 A.M. & 12:05 P.M. BAPTISMS Parents must first make an appointment in the rectory 2 months before the date and present the original birth certificate. English: Usually the 2nd Saturday and 4th Sunday of each month at a 2:00 pm ceremony and at Sunday Mass by arrangement. Instruction class is on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. Spanish: Usually the 3rd Sunday of each month at a 2:00 pm ceremony. Instruction class is on the Friday before at 7:00 pm.

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSIONS) Monday through Saturday: 11:45 am- 12:00 Noon - Chapel Saturday: 4:00 - 4:45 pm - Church. And by appointment.

MARRIAGE According to Diocesan regulations, arrangements must be made at least six months in advance in the rectory.

CARE OF THE SICK Communion is regularly brought to the sick by the Priests and Ministers of Communion. Please let us know if someone is confined at home because of illness or age.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 12 Noon & 1:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY (Pre-K to 8) 80-22 Parsons Blvd. Phone: 718-380-1900 www.sntschoolny.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER 150-85 Goethals Ave. Phone: 718-591-6536

OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET Phone: 718-591-1815 Email: stnicksfleamarket@gmail.com

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Most Sundays from 1:30-4:45 pm and First Fridays.

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Masses for the Week

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Saturday, May 5 5:00p Mary Comerford, Rose Mulligani & Catherine Comerford

Sunday, May 6 7:30 Rosa & Guillermo Rizo 9:15 Thanksgiving for Virgin Mary & Nereida Ruiz(D) Juana Ramona De Vargas & Ramon Antonio Vargas Manuel Gonzalez Nereida Rosario 10:45 Carlos A. Borja Josefa Rueda Oscar Orlando Lanza Macaria & David John Slater (Death Ann.) 12:15p People of the Parish 5:00p Thanksgiving Mass by Sto. Niño Ilaw Group Monday, May 7 7:45 Max Pierre-Louis 12:05p Remedios Ipapo

Tuesday, May 8 7:45 Thanksgiving (L) B-Day 12:05p Mr. & Mrs. Catalino Torre

Wednesday, May 9 7:45 Anna Senkus 12:05p Leonor Ponsaran 7:30p Leonor Ponsaran

Thursday, May 10 - Ascension of the Lord 7:30 Souls In Purgatory 12:05p Xia Xian Yue (L) 7:30p Nicomedes “Bong” Sabio, Jr.

Friday, May 11 7:45 David Armesto 12:05p Yardley Jose Rivas (1st Death Ann.)

Saturday, May 12 7:45 Mary Enwemaya (L) B-Day 12:05p Rosa Marquez & Silvia Pardo 5:00p Florence & Matt Kless

Sunday, May 13 7:30 Purgatorial Society 9:15 Aurelia, Antonia, Hilda, Luz, Josefa & Ronny Muñiz Josefina E. & Franco de Bravo Enehyda Moreno & Luey Rodriguez Violeta Mideros 10:45 Tessie Nano Josefa Rueda Melchora V. Morales Alice Famorca (L) Esperanza Lima Trinidad Marasigan Father Joe Genito OSA (L) 43rd Anniversary 12:15p Severa Pascua 5:00p People of the Parish

SUNDAY, May 6 8:45 am - Religious Ed. - RE 9:00 am - Outdoor Flea Market 9:00 am - Hospitality Sunday - Tolentine Hall 10:30 am - RCIA (Span. & Eng.) RE

MONDAY, May 7 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 6:00 pm - Communion Practice - Church 7:00 pm - N.A. - Cafeteria 7:00 pm - NYPD Auxiliary Training - Tolentine Hall 7:00 pm - Spanish Evangelization Team - RE

TUESDAY, May 8 9:30 am - Rosary Makers Club - Austin Hall 10:30 am - Active Retirees - Tolentine Hall 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall 7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria 7:30 pm - Youth Awakening 7:30 pm - Ultreya - RE

WEDNESDAY, May 9 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 6:00 pm - Communion Practice - Church 6:30 pm - ESL - Cafeteria - Seton Hall 7:00 pm - NYPD Auxiliary Training - Tolentine Hall

THURSDAY, May 10 - Ascension of the Lord 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 6:00 pm - Self-Help - Seton Hall 8:00 pm - Fil Am - Tolentine Hall

FRIDAY, May 11 4:30 pm - Children’s Choir - Church 6:00 pm - Fatima (Spanish) - Church 6:00 pm - Sports - Gym 7:00 pm - Scouts - Gym, Cafeteria, Seton Hall

SATURDAY, May 12 9:00 am - Sports - Gym 9:30 am - Zumba Fitness - Tolentine Hall 10:00 am - First Communion - Church 10:00 am - ESL - Cafeteria, Seton Hall 2:00 pm - Baptism - Church 6:30 pm - Risen Lord Group - Chapel 7:15 pm - A.A. - Cafeteria

SUNDAY, May 13 - Mother’s Day 9:00 am - Outdoor Flea Market 10:30 am - Sociedad Hispana - Cafeteria 12:15 am - May Crowning - Church

ACTIVITIES FOR The week

The Intention of the Bread and Wine this Weekend is for Good Health of Ana Maria Ortiz.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

The Sick: Celinda Claudio Arias, Daniel Campos, Denise Castellano, Maria Angeles Dadeo, Teri Flores, Diane Fusco, Miguel Angel Gallardo, Francine Gould, Wendy Victoria Lydtin, Elena Perez,

Diane Watson, Kyle Wilcox and Fr. Paul Wood.

Next Weekend’s Readings

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SECOND COLLECTION UPDATE May 6th - The second collection will be for Catholic Relief Services. May 27th - The second collection will be for Monthly Maintenance.

“He had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus.”

How will you manifest your discipleship?

Consider living the Lord’s new commandment of

love as a priest, deacon, sister or brother.

Contact the Vocation Office at (718) 827-2454 or

email: vocations@diobrook.org.

Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-

48 The Holy Spirit falls upon the house of

Cornelius.

Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Sing a new song to the

Lord of wonderful deeds.

1 John 4:7-10 True love is known in God’s

love for us, not ours for God.

John 15:9-17 Jesus reframes the relationship between God and

us forever: not subjects, but friends.

Please visit St. Nick’s website at:

www.stnicholas-queens.org

St. Nick’s is a welcoming community in the Catholic Tradition, enriched by

many cultures, rooted in God’s Word and the Eucharist,

offering loving service.

RECTORY

Rev. John Francis Pastor

Rev. Thomas P. Joseph, CMI Parochial Vicar

Rev. Anthony F. Rosado Parochial Vicar

Rev. Benjamin Madu In Residence

Rev. Peter A. Mahoney Weekend Assistant

Deacon Joseph Catanello Permanent Deacon

Deacon Thomas Jorge Permanent Deacon

STAFF

Mrs. Gloria Scarola Bookkeeper

Mr. Steven Acosta Maintenance Manager

Mr. José L. Villanueva Music Director

Sr. Karen Cavanagh, C.S.J. Family Minister

Ms. Christina Rosado Youth Minister

Mrs. Rose Ruesing Youth Minister

ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE CATHOLIC ACADEMY

Mr. Robert Lowenberg Principal

Mrs. Ethel Cofresi Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Lorraine White Secretary

Mrs. Sonya Vidal Tuition Manager

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CENTER

Sr. Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. Director of Faith Formation (DFF)

Week Ending: April 29, 2018

Total Regular Collection: $ 8,530.00

Last year same weekend: $ 8,670.00 Thank you for your continued support.

ASCENSION THURSDAY

May 10, 2018

IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION

OUR MASS SCHEDULE IS:

Wednesday, May 9th - 7:30 pm Thursday, May 10th - 7:30 am

8:45 am (School Mass) 12:05 pm 7:30 pm

MOTHER’S DAY: MAY CROWNING

Sunday, May 13

at the 12:15 Mass

Join Us as We Honor the Mother of Us All

The Mother of Jesus

From the Pastor’s Desk….

“As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. (Jn 15: 9)

In John’s Gospel, after washing his disciples’ feet, Jesus had a long dialogue with his disciples

which is known as a “farewell discourse” (Chapter 13-17). The love manifested in the Gospel

and the resurrection of Christ creates an entirely new relationship between God and humanity.

Jesus speaks of the love of God as the bonding agent of the new Israel. He says that the model

of love for the faithful disciple is “to love one another as I have loved you” (Jn 15:12). Christ

did not only give us this commandment; He also showed us how to love unconditionally and im-

measurably. Christ lived and died for us. Following His example, we, too, should spend our lives

in service to others. Just as Christ brought peace and healing in the lives of those he encountered,

we too are called to be His instrument of peace and healing to those around us. Indeed, Christ re-

vealed how God loves each and every one of us as a parent loves his children. Filled with God's

love and following Christ's mandate, we, in turn, should love each other as brothers and sisters.

The Ascension of the Lord

The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, a holy day of obligation, is on Thursday,

May 10, 2018. We confess in the creed: Jesus ascended into heaven and is seated at the right

hand of the Father.” Jesus’ Ascension is both an ending and a beginning. The physical appear-

ances of Jesus are at an end; his revelation of the “good news” is complete; the promise of the

Messiah is fulfilled. Now begins the work of the disciples to teach what they have learned and

share what they have witnessed. May God help us continue His life-giving mission!

First Communion This Saturday, May 12, 2018, about 66 of our young children will receive the gift of the Holy

Communion for the first time. On this day they are deepening their own friendship with Jesus.

Jesus is the bread of life who satisfies our hunger. May these children always know how much

God loves them! They will know this as their parents take seriously the promise they made at

their child’s baptism….to keep them coming and united to Jesus, The Vine. They will know this

as they see us celebrate the sacraments with them and give witness to our own faith in the Risen

Christ.

God bless you,

Fr. John Francis

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAL CORNER

Sister Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. - Director of Faith Formation Contact Information 718 591-6536

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Our children preparing for First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 12th, at 10:00 am are growing in excite-ment and anticipation. Please pray for them and their families. Today we are beginning the registration for the new year of Faith Formation 2018-2019. Without a doubt we expect all the children to re-register who have been in their first year of preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and those preparing to receive Confirmation. In my reflections with you today, I desire deeply to share my concern for all the children who have received Holy Communion in the past and have not returned to class, simply waiting for 7th grade to return to prepare for Confirmation in 2019. In many of Bishop DiMarzio’s communications with pastors, Directors of Faith For-mation and all those involved in the catechetical min-istry, he emphatically challenges us to find a way to bring all of these children to continue their faith for-mation. My dear parents, what the children learn in their preparation for First Holy Communion is ex-tremely minimal. There is so much to learn about God, about our faith etc. What is more, handing on the faith to our children also includes the formation of their character etc. The knowledge of our faith and the living of our faith entail a gradual growth which surely implies on-going formation, year after year. No parent would ever think of terminating their child’s education in math and reading, let us say in 2nd grade and return to it in 7th grade. Here at St. Nicho-las of Tolentine we are doubling our efforts to remove any possible obstacle to this continued faith forma-tion. Therefore, for all the children who do return af-ter First Communion, the tuition will just be $25 to cover the cost of a book. And we are giving two op-tions: 1) the child may come as usual on Sunday at 8:45 am and then go to Mass with all of us at 10:45 OR the child will come on Saturday at 3:30 pm and then go with me to Mass at 5:00pm. All of these chil-dren will be called “Followers of Jesus”. We have many plans to do our best to make these classes very special for them. However, we turn to you, parents. Personally, I sincerely admire the efforts and great sacrifices that parents make to give their child a great variety of opportunities over and above the required daily course of studies. May I sincerely invite all par-ents to reflect on making it possible to make your child’s growth in the knowledge and living of their faith as #1priority, then all else will follow.

God bless you! Sister Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. Director of Faith Formation

Nuestros niños que se preparan para la Primera Comunión el sábado, 12 de mayo, a las 10:00 a.m., están cada vez más emocionados y expectantes. Por favor oren por ellos y sus familias. Hoy comenzamos la inscripción para el nuevo año de la Formación de Fe 2018-2019. Sin lugar a dudas, esperamos que todos los niños se registren nueva-mente en su primer año de preparación para recibir los sacramentos de la Reconciliación y la Sagrada Comunión y los que se preparan para recibir la Confirmación. En mis reflexiones con ustedes hoy, deseo compartir profunda-mente mi preocupación por todos los niños que han recibi-do la Sagrada Comunión en el pasado y que no han regre-sado a clase, simplemente esperando que el séptimo grado regrese para prepararse para la Confirmación en 2019. En muchos de Las comunicaciones del Obispo DiMarzio con los pastores, Directores de Formación de Fe y todos aque-llos involucrados en el ministerio de catequesis, él nos desafía enfáticamente a encontrar una manera de traer a todos estos niños para continuar su formación de fe. Mis queridos padres, lo que aprenden los niños en su prepara-ción para la Primera Comunión es extremadamente míni-mo. Hay mucho que aprender sobre Dios, sobre nuestra fe, etc. Además, el hecho de transmitir la fe a nuestros hijos también incluye la formación de su carácter, etc. El cono-cimiento de nuestra fe y la vivencia de nuestra fe implican un crecimiento gradual que seguramente implica una for-mación continua, año tras año. Ningún padre podría pen-sar en terminar la educación de sus hijos en matemáticas y lectura, digamos en 2 ° grado y regresar a él en 7 ° grado. Aquí en San Nicolás de Tolentine estamos duplicando nuestros esfuerzos para eliminar cualquier posible obstá-culo a esta continua formación de fe. Por lo tanto, para todos los niños que regresan después de la Primera Comu-nión, la matrícula será de solo $ 25 para cubrir el costo de un libro. Y estamos dando dos opciones: 1) el niño puede venir como de costumbre el domingo a las 8:45 a.m. y luego ir a Misa con todos nosotros a las 10:45 O el niño vendrá el sábado a las 3:30 p.m. y luego irá conmigo a misa a las 5:00 p.m. Todos estos niños serán llamados "Seguidores de Jesús". Tenemos muchos planes para hacer todo lo posible para que estas clases sean muy espe-ciales para ellos. Sin embargo, nos dirigimos a ustedes, padres. Personalmente, admiro sinceramente los esfuerzos y los grandes sacrificios que hacen los padres para brin-darles a sus hijos una gran variedad de oportunidades además del curso diario de estudios requerido. ¿Puedo invitar sinceramente a todos los padres a reflexionar sobre la posibilidad de hacer que el crecimiento de su hijo en el conocimiento y la vivencia de su fe como prioridad # 1, luego todo lo demás seguirá.

¡Dios te bendiga! Hermana Alice Michael, S.U.S.C. Director de Formación de Fe

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR 2018 ARE AVAILABLE

Come By Our Rectory to Reserve a Mass for a Loved One.

ACTIVE RETIREES AÑOS DORADOS

Those interested in meeting and socializing

with great individuals, we have you covered.

Join our Active Retirees group, we are fun,

loving and caring group.

Active Retirees will meet on Tuesday, May

8th and the 22nd at 10:30 am in Tolentine

Hall.

PARISH CENSUS REGISTRATION

We urge all Parishioners to be registered in the Parish census. This census is used for letters of recommendation, and for sponsors at sacra-ments. The Parish cannot give permission, sponsorship or recommendation letters to anyone who is NOT already registered as a Pa-rishioner. To register please come to the Rectory Office.

For Reservations, please call: Maria Gochuico ( 718) 445-9377 OR (212) 676-9070

FIESTA EN HONOR DE

NUESTRA SENORA DE FATIMA

Están todos cordialmente invitados a

celebrar la aparición de nuestra

Virgen de Fátima.

11 de mayo

6:00 de la tarde

Iglesia

6:30pm El Santo Rosario

7:00pm Santa Misa

7:40pm Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento

y Oraciones de Reparación

7:50pm Procesión de La Virgen

8:20pm Compartir en Salon Tolentino

Agradecemos a nuestro Pastor Fr. John Francis y a nuestro Vicario Fr. Thomas Joseph por colaborar con esta celebración.

St. Vincent de Paul Car Program

St. Nicholas of Tolentine will also benefit from the donations. For every car, truck or van, running or not, St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $75/$200 per vehicle. If you or a family member has a car you would like to dispose of, please call St. Vincent de Paul 718 491-2525 or email SVDPAUTO@GMAIL.COM Website: SVDPAUTO-BROOKLYNQUEENS.ORG

Rosary Makers

If you are interested in learning how to make Rosaries, please register by leaving your name and phone number in the Rectory.

Meetings will be held on Tuesday, May 8th and 22nd at 9:30 am in Austin Hall.

PARISH GIFT SHOPPE Our Parish gift shop is open on Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Stop by and browse before or after Mass.

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Msgr. McClancy Memorial

High School

Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School is now

accepting applications for the T.A.C.H.S.

preparation program to be held at the school for

the first seven Saturdays of the next school year

beginning on September 8th.

For more information please contact Ms. Fran Rocco at

718 898-3800 ext. 3.

To the following student of our parish community who, because of his

academic performance, has achieved Honor status for the

third quarter of the school year:

Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School

Second Honors : Nikolas Ampuero

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BAUTISMOS - 2018 En español El tercer domingo de cada mes a las 2:00 p.m. Los padres y los padrinos deben de asistir a una clase de preparación el Viernes anterior a las 7:00 PM. En inglés el segundo sábado y cuarto domingo de cada mes a las 2:00 p.m. Los padres y padrinos deben de asistir a la clase de preparación el primer martes a las 7:30 PM. Los padres deben de hacer una cita con uno de los sacerdotes y presentar la partida de nacimiento del niño. Los padrinos deben ser católicos practicantes.

MATRIMONIO De acuerdo a las regulaciones diocesanas, la pareja necesita una preparación con seis meses de anticipación. Por favor llamen a la rectoría para fijar una cita con uno de los Sacerdotes.

LA SAGRADA COMUNIÓN Los Sacerdotes o Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión llevan la Comunión a las personas que se encuentran enfermas en su hogar. Por favor avísenos si sabe de alguien en necesidad de éste servicio. En caso de emergencia puede llamar a la rectoría a cualquier hora.

RECONCILIACION/LA CONFESION Lunes a Sábado de 11:45 a 12:00 del mediodía en la Capilla. Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45 P.M. en la Iglesia, o por cita previa.

HORARIO DE LA OFICINA PARROQUIAL Lunes a Viernes: 9:00 A.M. a 12:00 Mediodía. y 1:00 P.M. a 8:00 P.M. Sábado: 9:00 A.M. a 7:00 P.M. Domingo: 9:00 A.M. a 2:00 P.M.

Por favor tengan en cuenta que a veces el Sacerdote se encuentra en la Iglesia, en alguna reunión, etc. Si desea o necesita hablar con uno de ellos es conveniente que llame con anterioridad para fijar una cita.

ACADEMIA DE SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO 80-22 Parsons Boulevard - Jamaica, Nueva York 11432 (718) 380-1900 - Fax (718) 591-6977 Clases desde el Pre-Kinder hasta el octavo grado. Programas antes y después de la escuela. ‘

CENTRO DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA 150-85 Avenida Goethals - Jamaica, Nueva York 11432 (718) 591-6536. Clases desde el Kinder hasta la escuela superior, los Domingos de 8:45 a 10:30 am. Preparación para los niños y sus padres para los Sacramentos del Bautismo, Confesión, Eucaristía y Confirmación.

Sexto Domingo de Pascua 6 de MAYO 2018

LA MISA DE HOY SE OFRECE POR:

Thanksgiving for Virgin Mary & Nereida Ruiz(D) Juana Ramona De Vargas & Ramon Antonio Vargas

Manuel Gonzalez Nereida Rosario

RCIA - RCIA tendrá lugar los domingos a las 10:30 de la mañana en el Centro Religioso. Grupo de Familias - El Grupo de Familias se reúnen cada cuarto domingo del mes a las 10:30 de la mañana el la Cafetería. Ultreya - El Grupo de Ultreya (Cursillistas) se reúnen todos los martes a las 7 de la tarde en el Centro de Educación Religiosa. Grupo de Oración - El Grupo de Oración Carismático se reúnen todos los jueves a las 7 de la tarde en la Capilla. Ministerio del Santo Rosario - El Ministerio del Santo Rosario se reúnen los lunes a las 7pm en el Centro de Educación Religiosa. Sociedad Hispana - El Grupo de Sociedad Hispana, se reúnen cada segundo domingo del mes a las 10:30 de la mañana en la Cafetería. Grupo de Evangelización - El Grupo de Evangelización para adultos se reúnen cada tercer domingo del mes a las 10:30 de la mañana en el Salón Tolentino. ESL CLASSES - Clases de E.S.L. Gratis se dan los sábados a las 10:00 a.m. y los miércoles a las 6:30 p.m. en la Cafetería Escolar y en el Salón Seton. Si desea ayudar a enseñar inglés como segundo idioma o para obtener más información, llame a la Sra. María Quiroga (718) 380-0343. Años Dorados - El grupo de los Años Dorados se reúnen los martes a las 10:30 de la mañana en el Salón Tolentino, dos veces al mes.

DONACIONES DE ALIMENTOS

Debido a la creciente necesidad de las familias en nuestra

comunidad, debemos continuar con nuestra “Campaña de

Donación de Alimentos.”Les pedimos donaciones para

ayudar a nuestros hermanos que están pasando necesidad.

Buscamos alimentos enlatados y empacados (que no estén

vencidos).

REGISTRO DEL CENSO PARROQUIAL

Instamos a todos los feligreses a registrarse en el censo

parroquial. Este censo se usa para cartas de recomendación

y para patrocinadores en sacramentos La Parroquia no pue-

de dar permiso, patrocinio o cartas de recomendación a

cualquier persona que NO esté ya registrada como Feligrés.

Para registrarse, por favor venga al Oficina de la Rectoría. La Segunda Colecta de hoy es para los servicios católicos.

Acompáñenos Peregrinaje - Tierra Santa

Cuando: octubre 23-31, 2018 Costo: $3,199 (Vuelo, Impuestos, Hotel, Desayuno & Cena) Pastor: Rev. John Francis Vicario Parroquial: Rev. Anthony Chanan

Para Reservaciones llame a: Maria Gochuico al 718-445-9377