RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00PM and 1:00PM—5:00 P.M. Saturday-Sunday: Closed Tel. # 718-647-2632 Fax # 718-647-1321 Email: stfortunatachurch@gmail.com SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated in English First Sunday of each month at 12:00 noon Arrangements should be made one month prior to Baptism. Children 7 years or older should register for Religion classes. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made with a Priest at least six months prior to wedding date. For Marriage Preparation Program /Information Log on to www.pre-cana.org SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (Confessions) Every Saturday at: 8:30 a. m. and 4:30 p.m. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) Please contact: Director: Sister Norieta Tusi, C.S.JB. Tel. 718-647-2632 EXT. 14

HORARIO DE LA OFICINA: Lunes a Viernes: 9:00 A.M. to 12:00PM and 1:00PM—5:00 P.M. Sábado-Domingo: Cerrada Tel. # 718. 647-2632 Ext. 0 Fax # 718-647-1321 Correo Electrónico: stfortunatachurch@gmail.com SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO Los Bautizos en Español son celebrados el Tercer Domingo de cada mes a las 10:30 a.m. Las Inscripciones deben hacerse con un mes de anticipación en la oficina. -Niños de 7 años en adelante deben registrarse en la cate-quesis para poder ser bautizados. SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO Los arreglos deben hacerse directamente con el sacerdote por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha del matrimonio. Para Cursillo Pre-Matrimonial www.pre-cana.org SACRAMENTO DE PENITENCIA (Confesiones) Todos los Sábados a las: 8:30 a.m. y a las 4:30 p.m. EDUCACION RELIGIOSA (CCD) Por favor contactar a: Directora: Sor Norieta Tusi, C.S. JB. Tel. 718-647-2632 EXT. 14

PARISH STAFF/PERSONAL DE LA PARROQUIA Pastor/Párroco: Rev. Jose F. Herrera D.R.E.: Sr. Norieta Tusi, C.S. JB. Pastoral Associate: Sr. Loretta Florio, C.S. JB. Permanent Deacon /Youth Minister: Mr. Rafael Cabrera Retired Deacons: Mr. Osborne Miranda & Dr. Okafor Uzoigwe Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Maria Jorge Bookkeeper: Ms. Phyllis Keenan Maintenance: Mr. Carlos Gonzalez Music Director: Mr. Edward McKenna

NEW MASS SCHEDULE: AS OF 7-1-18/ NUEVO HORARIO DE MISAS: 7-1-18 Sundays/ Domingos:11:00 a.m. (Español) 9:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. (English) Martes: 1:30 p.m. (English-Igbo) 7:30 p.m. (Español)-Sótano • Monday to Friday /Lunes a Viernes: 8:00 a.m. (English) • First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 8:00 a.m. (English) and 7:30 p.m. (bilingual) • Saturday/ Sábado: 8:00 a.m. (English) 5:30 p.m Misa Bilingüe 5:30 p.m. (Bilingual) • Catholic Holy Days/ Días de Fiestas Católicas: 8:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. (bilingual) 7:30 p.m Misa Bilingüe

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We are part of BROOKLYN Deanery Nº 6, consisting of the following Parishes: St. Fortunata, Blessed Sacrament, Mary Mother of the Church, St. Michael-St. Malachi, Our lady of Mercy, Our Lady of the Presentation, Our Lady of Loreto, St. Rita and St. Sylvester.

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TODAY’S READINGS & REFLECTION First Reading — David found Saul in a deep sleep, but would not harm him (1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23). Psalm — The Lord is kind and merciful (Psalm 103). Second Reading — We shall bear the image of the heavenly Adam (1 Corinthians 15:45-49). Gospel — Give to everyone who asks of you. Lend expecting nothing back (Luke 6:27-38). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

DO NO HARM We listen quite a while before we get to the “punch line” of the first reading today: even though it would be an easy thing to do, David will not harm the anointed one of the Lord. We, of course, know that Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one of God, but the Bible uses this term for many different people. It is scripture’s way of indicating who has been chosen by God for a special place and mission in salvation history. In today’s Gospel, Jesus presents a greatly enlarged list of those who, as children of God, we should not harm, but love instead: our enemies, those who curse us or do us harm, those who owe us money, the ungrateful, the wicked. The point of Jesus’ teaching is not to encourage these kinds of behaviors in others, but rather to form us in the image of our heavenly Father by increasing our opportunities to love unconditionally, expecting no return; to be merciful and forgiving, even when it would be easier not to.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS Y REFLEXION Primera lectura — David salvó la vida de Saúl porque él erá ungido del Señor (1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23). Salmo — El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso (Salmo 103 [102]). Segunda lectura — Así como llevamos la imagen del Adán terrenal, llevaremos la imagen del celestial, Jesús (1 Corintios 15:45-49). Evangelio — Ama a tus enemigos, hazle el bien a los que te odian. Muestra misericordia y perdón (Lucas 6:27-38). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. NO CAUSAR DAÑO Escuchamos por un buen rato antes de llegar a la “culminación ingeniosa” de la primera lectura de hoy: si bien hubiera sido fácil hacerlo, David no causará daño al ungido del Señor. Nosotros, por supuesto, sabemos que Jesús es el Mesías, el ungido de Dios, mas la Biblia usa ese término para distintas personas. Es la manera bíblica de indicar quién ha sido elegido por Dios para un lugar y misión especial dentro de la historia de la salvación. En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús presenta una abultada lista de aquellos a quienes, por ser hijos de Dios, no debemos dañar, sino más bien amar: nuestros enemigos, los que nos maldicen o nos hacen daño, los que nos deben dinero, los ingratos, los malvados. El punto de la enseñanza de Jesús no es alentar esos tipos de comportamiento en otros, sino más bien formarnos a imagen de nuestro Padre celestial cuando incrementamos las oportunidades para amar incondicionalmente, sin esperar nada a cambio; ser misericordiosos y compasivo, aun cuando sería más fácil no serlo.

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Mass Intention / Intenciones de Misa Saturday, February 23rd, / Sábado, 23 de Febrero 8:00 a.m.: Purgatorial Society 5:30 p.m.: 1) Eduardo Diaz (2do Aniversario de Fallecido), Su Viuda e Hijos 2) En Acción por la Quinceañera Maria Victoria

Mendez, Nilsa Valentin Capellan Sunday, February 24th —Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Domingo, 24 de Febrero–VII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Second Collection: Church Maintenance 9:15 a.m.: 1) Special Intention of the African Community

of St. Fortunata 2) Cyril Eromnini Obi (15th Year

Remembrance), W innie Obi & Family 3) For All Faithful Departed, The Ozougwu Family 4) For God’s Blessings, Protection and

Guidance for Frederick Onyia & Family 11:00 a.m.: 1) Ramón Esteban McDonald (5 Años de

Fallecido), Su Viuda Ingrid 2) Alberto Tavarez (21 Años de Fallecido), Su Hija Paula Tavarez 12:15 p.m.: For the Special Intention of Maria & George 1:30 p.m.: Flight of the Holy Family Into Egypt Monday, February 25th / Lunes, 25 de Febrero 8:00 a.m.: For the Parish Family of St. Fortunata Tuesday, February 26th / Martes, 26 de Febrero 8:00 a.m.: Juan Cruz (D), Juana Cruz 7:30 p.m.: Spanish Mass in the Church Basement Wednesday, February 27th / Miércoles, 27 de Febrero 8:00 a.m.: Rebecca Cueva (Birthday Blessings), Sr. Amelia Thursday, February 28th / Jueves, 28 de Febrero 8:00 a.m.: For the Special Intention of Maria & George Friday, March 1st / Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Viernes 1 de Marzo / Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento 8:00 a.m.: 1) Elena Cueva (2nd Anniversary

Remembrance), Sr. Amelia 2) Special Intention of Patrick and Mary

Okundaye 7:30 p.m.: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Saturday, March 2nd / Sábado, 2 de Marzo 8:00 a.m.: Purgatorial Society 5:30 p.m.: _____________________________ Sunday, March 3rd —Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Domingo, 3 de Marzo—VIII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Second Collection: Church Maintenance 9:15 a.m.: Birthday Thanksgiving for Winnie Obi, Obi Family 11:00 a.m.: Sigfredo Jimenean (1 Año de Fallecido), Su Hermano Francisco Martinez 12:15 p.m.: _________________________________ 1:30 p.m.: _________________________________

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME / VII DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Friday: World Day of Prayer; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Sir 1:1-10; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11; Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Sir 4:11-19; Ps 119:165, 168, 171, 172, 174, 175; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17; Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34, 35; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15; Ps 103:13-18; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Sir:27:4-7; Ps 92:2-3, 13-16; 1 Cor 15:54-58; Lk 6:39-45

In Loving Memory Please pray for the repose of the Souls of our Recently Deceased Parishioners and

families: Andres Arroyo, Hector Ayala Jr., Fernando Osborne. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine

upon them. May their souls and the souls of All the faithful departed, through the

mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

CALENDAR OF SOCIETIES / GROUPS / MINISTRY The African Community Of St. Fortunata Prayer Meeting: Last Friday of every month at 6:30pm in the Church & African English Mass at 7:30 pm in the Church. General Meeting: Last Sunday of every month After 9:15a.m. Mass In the Church basement. Contact Information and Application. President: Tunde Dare: (646)492-4547. Public Relation Officer: Matthew Ozougwu (917)640-6055 Bible Study Class: Coordinator: Sr. Loretta Meeting every Tuesday in the Rectory Basement 8:30 a.m-10:00 a.m. Catechism for Igbo Community Children: Every Sunday at 11:45 a.m. in the Church Basement. CWO: First Sunday of every Month at 2:30 p.m. in the Church Basement. Charismatic Prayer Group: Coordinator: Solomon Mbagwu. Meetings every Saturday in the church Basement at 6:30 pm. Choir: Practice on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. “English” Igbo Community of St. Fortunata: Coordinator: Chibuzo Nweke. 917-642-5828 Meeting second Sunday of every month, in the Church Basement at 3:00 P.M. Knight s of Columbus: Coordinator: Evans Anuforoh Meetings First and Third Friday of the month at 8:00 p.m. in the Church Basement.

Liturgy Group: Coordinator: Dr. Lopez Meetings by convocation every three months. To join please call the recto-ry. Youth Group of St. Fortunata: Coordinator: George Deschamps Meetings every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. in the Rectory Basement. Calendario de Reuniones de Grupos y Eventos Apostolado Guadalupano: Coordinadora Sra. González Un sábado al mes a la 4:00 p.m. En el Sótano de la oficina. Coro Hispano: Director: Eddie Para integrarse al coro llame a la oficina. Cursillo de Cristiandad: Coordinador: Santiago Rodríguez. Reunión todos los domingos en el sótano de la Iglesia a las 11:30 a.m. Equipo de Liturgia: Coordinadora: Carmen Pérez reuniones cada tres meses. Por convocatoria. Para unirse llame a la Rectoría. Grupo Juvenil: Coordinador: George Deschamps Reuniones todos los domingos en el sótano de la rectoría Renovación Carismática: Coordinadora: Carmen Pérez Reunión todos los martes a las 7:00 p.m. y Misa a las 7:30 p.m. Legión de María: Coordinadora, Matilde. Reunión todos los Miércoles a las 7:00 p.m.

One of our Parishioner, Mrs. Nellie Johnson is donating one big walker for a tall person, one wheel chair and a another wheel chair that is manual and self propelled . If you or somebody that you know is in need of any of these equipment please call

Mrs. Johnson at her cell phone: 718-938-2874.

Weekly Offering Report for the Week

We are a Tithing Community following God’s Plan for Giving. The key to understanding how God wants us to give to the Church is found in 1 Corinthians 16:2, “On the first day of the week [Sunday] each of you should set aside whatever you can af-

ford,” In return for the Lord’s generosity. In the last week our people returned to his Church the Following:

Weekly Offering Report for February 17, 2019 First Collection: $2,699.–

Children: $124.- Second Collection: $919.-

“Our weekly offering is one way of saying: we belong to the Lord… and one another. What Does YOUR weekly offering Say? Pray for His guidance THEN renew your commitment to Tithing”.

From the Desk of the Pastor… Dear Sisters and Brothers in The Lord: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. To the person who strikes you on one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even your tunic. Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back.” What a great challenge! - and to think that these precepts come from the very Heart of Jesus ... They do not allow for interpretation, nor involved explanations to justify something of opposite meaning to the Lord’s exhortations. All is very clear - they in no way diminish one’s dignity, they do not ask us to be cowardly, they do not lead to self-love. When one lives according to the spirit of the Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer is put into practice and the works of mercy will never be misunderstood, nor will they be confused with subservience; rather they proclaim the radical message of the Gospel. This is a 'skill’ that only men and women of God can experience; will we be among them? By reviewing our lives, we will know the answer. Today Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, Episcopal Vicar for Brooklyn, is celebrating Mass with the Igbo community commemorating the Flight of the Holy Family into Egypt. Over the years, this ceremony has become a strong expression of faith and culture of our African brothers and sisters. It is indicative of the richness of the ethnic groups that the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens enjoys, and in fact our Parish of Santa Fortunata. We wholeheartedly welcome Monsignor Grimaldi. We continue to appeal to our many parishioners who made pledges to both the Annual Catholic Appeal and Generations of Faith; success depends on each individual response. Blessed are they who fulfill their commitment. Our gratitude to all of you. We pray for our Church, for our priests and for the whole world that the Divine Mercy of God will guide our steps on paths of new and better times with the strength of God. Blessings, Father José Francisco Herrera, Your servant

Del Escritorio del Párroco... Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en el Señor:

‘Amen a sus enemigos, hagan el bien a los que los aborrecen, bendigan a quienes los maldicen y oren por quienes los difaman. Al que te golpee en una mejilla, preséntale la otra; al que te quite el manto, déjalo llevarse también la túnica. Al que te pida, dale; y al que se lleve lo tuyo, no se lo reclames”. ¡Qué gran reto! Y pensar que estas consignas salen del Corazón de Jesús… No admite interpretación, ni frases elaboradas para justificar la reacción opuesta al mandato del Señor. Es todo nítido, que no expone a la dignidad, ni invita a la cobardía, ni se expone al amor propio; cuando se vive según el espíritu de la Bienaventuranzas, se pone en práctica el Padre nuestro y las obras de misericordia jamás serán

ambiguas, ni se confundirán con el servilismo, sino con la radicalidad del Evangelio; este es un ‘arte’ que solamente los hombres y mujeres de Dios lo pueden experimentar, ¿Estaremos nosotros entre ellos? Revisando nuestras vidas obtendremos la respuesta. Hoy recibimos la visita de nuestro Vicario Episcopal Zonal, Mons. Joseph Grimaldi, compartiendo con la comunidad Igbo la misa con esa vivencia de la Huida de la Sagrada Familia a Egipto. Con el paso de los años se ha convertido en una fuerte expresión de fe y de la cultura de nuestros hermanos africanos, Es la riqueza de las etnias que goza nuestra Diócesis de Brooklyn y Queens y de hecho nuestra Parroquia de Santa Fortunata. Le damos la bienvenida a Mons. Grimaldi. Seguimos insistiendo en las promesas hechas por muchos feligreses tanto a la Campaña Católica Anual como a Generaciones de Fe, el éxito depende de cada uno, bienaventurados los que cumplen, nuestra gratitud para todos ustedes. Oramos por nuestra Iglesia, por nuestros sacerdotes y por el mundo entero que la Divina Misericordia de Dios guíe nuestros pasos por senderos de tiempos nuevos y mejores con la fuerza de Dios. Bendiciones, P. José Francisco Herrera Su servidor

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF SOUL, BODY OR SPIRIT /POR FAVOR ORE POR LOS ENFERMOS We kindly request your prayers for the following persons. May God grant them healing and strength/

Oremos por nuestros Enfermos para que el Señor les dé la Salud de Alma y Cuerpo. Gregory Cortez, Gumersinda Tavarez, Jubilee Deslouches (Baby), Ezequiel Cintron, Denise Alleyne, Mary Garcia, Stromberg, Msgr. Paul Jervis, Yvette Vera, Michael St. Hill, Shirley Jordan, Marie Alicea,

Josephine Howell, Ms. Eyse, Edward Regnier, Marilyn Roman, Vicky Gomez, Roni González, Carmen Abreu de Veloz, Georgina De Jesús, Frances Tumminia, Verna Smith, Iris Ramirez, James Leung, Jose Vazquez, Carmen

Vanderpool, Catherine Henry, Dionisio Rodriguez, Nancy Leon, Jesus De Leon, Jacki Reeves, Freney Bayd, Deacon Okafor Uzoigue, Germain Charles, Pauline Alexander, Veronica Henry, Alvira Waldron, Sylvia Brown, Angel Baez,

Rosalina Carrion, Andre Clarke, Fanny Obi, Darwin Williams, Mary Basile, Jocelyne Mills.

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