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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
READINGS FOR SUNDAY
VOL. 31 NO. 6
First Reading: Job 7:1-4, 6-7
In this passage, Job laments the drudgery and pain all people
sometimes experience in life. He talks of troubled days and restless
nights. But he does mention that the days move along swiftly, which
can remind us that our time here on earth is quite limited and should
be well spent.
Second Reading: I Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
Paul explains to the Corinthians that he has no choice, but must
preach the gospel. He tells of making himself all things to all people,
in order to save some of them. He reminds them that he does this
willingly, in the hope of sharing in the blessings of the gospel.
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39
Jesus cured Simon and Andrew’s mother of a fever, then others with
illnesses or demons came to see him. He cured those who were ill,
and cast out the demons of the others. Then he went off and prayed
alone until his followers sought him out. Jesus and his disciples then
moved on to other villages to proclaim the good news.
MASSES OF THE WEEK
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015
9:00am Mena Jovino............................................ Connie Profaci
4:00pm James McHugh ....................................... Higgins Family
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015............ 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am All Parishioners
9:30am Luigi & Josephine Fata ............................... Pane Family
10:45am Anne C. Daiuto .......................................... Daiuto Family
12:00pm Nicholas Dugo ................................. Janet & Marie Dugo
1:15pm Anna Kaufmann .............. Ernest W. Kaufmann & Family
6:00pm Margaret Reilly ........................................... Tess & Girlie
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015
9:00am Peter Abbato ............................................ Furnari Family
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015.............................. St. Scholastica
9:00am Michael Joseph Salvo ........................... Callahan Family
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 ............. Our Lady of Lourdes
9:00am Thomas Plunkett ............... Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Mazzaro
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015
9:00am Barbara Derwin ....................... Arnold & Addy Manipella
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015
9:00am
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015 ... Sts. Cyril, Monk & Methodius
9:00am Marco Signorile .................................. Angelina Signorile
4:00pm Joseph & Lena Guasto ..... Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cavataio
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015.......... 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00am All Parishioners
9:30am Domenick Battista ...................... Mr. & Mrs. Ben Battista
10:45am Edward Augliera..................................... Gloria & Family
12:00pm Barbara Caiazzo ................................... Joseph Caiazzo
1:15pm Stan & Theresa Szalowski ...........................Lillian Carra
6:00pm Florian Klusek, 4th Anniversary ............................ Family
7:00pm
8:00pm
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Anthony Caruvana, Thomas Cavataio, C. Jeronimo,
Anthony Mongelli, Jr.
Ed & Nellie Angeles, Carmella Fanelli, Nancy
Argenziano, Angelina Signorile, Rachel T. Zagaria
SAT., FEB. 7, 2015
Msgr. Jeff
SUN., FEB. 8, 2015
Fr. Victor
Msgr. Jeff
Fr. Victor
Msgr. Jeff
Msgr. Robert
Msgr. Jeff
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
MASS CELEBRANTS
MASS
SAT., FEB. 14, 2015
4:00pm
Msgr. Jeff
MASS
SUN., FEB. 15, 2015
8:00am
Fr. Victor
9:30am
Msgr. Jeff
10:45am
Msgr. Jeff
12:00pm
Msgr. Robert
1:15pm
Msgr. Robert
6:00pm
Fr. Victor
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULE
SAT., FEB. 7, 2015
MASS
SAT., FEB. 14, 2015
Helen Adams
4:00pm
Henry Gioia
Tim Golden
Kathleen Gioia
Marianne Trapani
Maureen Murphy
SUN., FEB. 8, 2015
MASS
SUN., FEB. 15, 2015
Maureen Digilio
8:00am
Cora Mariano
Camille McDermott
Lisa Russo
Gloria Paulsen
Catherine Mitchell
Deirdre Haddad
9:30am
Geralyn Whalen
John Ladley
Deirdre Haddad
Maureen Murphy
Anthony McComiskey
Paul Pagel
10:45am
Pasquale Maffeo
Nellie Angeles
Louis Campione
Harry Ustler
Toni Maffeo
Nancy Ciaccio
12:00pm
Mary Festa
Ed Angeles
Margaret Wallace
Gemma Angilletta
Gemma Angiletta
Lenny Paglio
1:15pm
Joanne Strenta
Carmela Fanelli
Theresa Cafiero
Josephine Galante
Lenny Paglio
Marie Ranieri
6:00pm
Stephanie Crocitto
Pasquale Maffeo
Sylvia Ginch
Toni Maffeo
Barbara Volpicello
SAT., FEB. 7, 2015
Harry Ustler
SUN., FEB. 8, 2015
Helen Adams
Bill Haddad
Meghan Haddad
Carl Ciaccio
Martha Pellechia
Jean Pennacchio
LECTOR SCHEDULE
MASS
SAT., FEB. 14, 2015
4:00pm
Angelo Tomasetti
MASS
SUN., FEB. 15, 2015
8:00am
Elizabeth Basile
9:30am
Helen Adams
10:45am
Peter Razzano
12:00pm
John Ladley
1:15pm
Florence Guttilla
6:00pm
Richard Noel
SEVEN DAY VOTIVE CANDLES
In Honor Of
Intended For
Requested By
Loving wife,
SANCTUARY LAMP
DOMINICK J. CARINI
Florence
ELEANOR &
ST. PATRICK
Ustler Family
FREDERICK DRAUDT
LACAVA &
Family
ST. ANTHONY
MACCHIAROLA
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
SAT., FEB. 7, 2015
MASS
SAT., FEB. 14, 2015
Stephen Siracusa
Vincent Siracusa
SUN., FEB. 8, 2015
Nicholas Benemerito
Thomas Burgos
Dominick Garcia
Stephan Morganstern
Nicholas Russo
Frank LiMandri
Michael Cottone
Marcus Ragusa
Grace Caserta
Miles Ellis
4:00pm
MASS
8:00am
9:30am
10:45am
12:00noon
1:15pm
6:00pm
Stephen Siracusa
Vincent Siracusa
SUN., FEB. 15, 2015
Thomas Burgos
Max Rosario
Michael Cottone
Colin Whalen
Alex Petillo
Marcus Ragusa
Frank LiMandri
Michael Macri
Isabella Alba
Christopher Baldwin
Anthony Caron
Michael Caron
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Margaret Bello, Jillian Cannon, Monica Cipriani, Carmine Gilbarti,
Enrique Maualuz, Ciro & Rose Saverino and Lisa Scognamiglio
FUNERAL MASSES
The parish family of St. Patrick’s offers our sincere
condolences to the families of the deceased: Jean Grey
HYMN NOTES
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY! LORD GOD ALMIGHTY - In spite of a very
limited rhyme scheme, irregular accent, and uneven numbers of
syllables in the various lines, this hymn based on John's vision of
God enthroned in heavenly glory as found in Revelation 4 is a very
popular hymn. The use of the angels' song (Holy, holy, holy) is pure
adoration of God. Although filled with apocalyptic language, the
hymn combines a sense of mystery with God's mercy, power, love
and purity.
FEAST OF THE WEEK
St. Scholastica
February 10th (480-542?)
Twins often share the same interests and ideas with an equal
intensity. Therefore, it is no surprise that Scholastica and her twin
brother, Benedict (July 11), established religious communities within
a few miles from each other.
Born in 480 of wealthy parents, Scholastica and Benedict were
brought up together until he left central Italy for Rome to continue his
studies.
Little is known of Scholastica’s early life. She founded a religious
community for women near Monte Cassino at Plombariola, five miles
from where her brother governed a monastery.
The twins visited each other once a year in a farmhouse because
Scholastica was not permitted inside the monastery. They spent
these times discussing spiritual matters.
According to the Dialogues of St. Gregory the Great, the brother and
sister spent their last day together in prayer and conversation.
Scholastica sensed her death was close at hand and she begged
Benedict to stay with her until the next day.
He refused her request because he did not want to spend a night
outside the monastery, thus breaking his own Rule. Scholastica
asked God to let her brother remain and a severe thunderstorm
broke out, preventing Benedict and his monks from returning to the
abbey.
Benedict cried out, “God forgive you, Sister. What have you done?”
Scholastica replied, “I asked a favor of you and you refused. I asked
it of God and he granted it.”
Brother and sister parted the next morning after their long discussion.
Three days later, Benedict was praying in his monastery and saw the
soul of his sister rising heavenward in the form of a white dove.
Benedict then announced the death of his sister to the monks and
later buried her in the tomb he had prepared for himself.
Comment: Scholastica and Benedict gave themselves totally to God
and gave top priority to deepening their friendship with him through
prayer. They sacrificed some of the opportunities they would have
had to be together as brother and sister in order better to fulfill their
vocation to the religious life. In coming closer to Christ, however, they
found they were also closer to each other. In joining a religious
community, they did not forget or forsake their family but rather found
more brothers and sisters. Patron Saint of: Nuns
Butler’s Lives of Saints
REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE
Please contact the Parish Office at least three months before the
scheduled wedding date.
BAPTISM REGISTRATION
The Sacrament of Baptism is administered approximately every three
weeks. Once the parents have decided upon the date they must
contact the Parish Office to obtain the proper papers required to
attend a Baptism Class on the date specified, all paperwork and the
fee must be returned to the Parish Office before the Baptism Class.
Baptism Dates: February 15th, March 15th & April 19th
Baptism Class Date: March 2nd
PLEASE HELP US HELP THE POOR
Last Sunday the parishioners donated a total of $120.00 for the poor.
SAINT PATRICK’S 300 CLUB
The club congratulates the winners of the 300 Club, which was held
on February 6th.
(#281) $50.00
(#167) $25.00
(#129) $15.00
(#62) $10.00
SICK or ELDERLY and HOMEBOUND
If you or a relative or anyone you know in your neighborhood is sick,
or elderly and homebound, and needs a visit from a Priest, please
call the Parish Office (718-979-4227).
PETER’S PENCE COLLECTION
Next week our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence collection,
which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his
charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit the most
disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our
Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering.
EDUCATION INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT
Did you know …that the Education Investment Tax Credit bill is an
opportunity for individual taxpayers or businesses to receive a tax
credit for donations to nonprofit organizations that provide
scholarships for Catholic/private schools? This initiative would
generate greater funding for scholarships to families to help pay
private school tuition. Increased donations to The Children
Scholarship Fund, for example, allow more children to receive
scholarships. For more information, visit www.investined.org.
MEETINGS OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015
Sunday Social (after Mass) 9:30am..................................... Cafeteria
Basketball 1-10pm ...................................................................... Gym
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015
Biddie Cheer 2:20-4:30pm .......................................................... Gym
Youth Choir 2:20-3:30pm........................................... Worship Center
Talent Show 2:30pm-4:30pm..................................... Worship Center
Basketball 2:20-10pm ................................................................. Gym
Reconciliation Meeting 7:30pm.................................. Worship Center
Strategic Planning Meeting 7:30pm ....................... Conference Room
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015
Basketball 2:20-6pm ................................................................... Gym
CCD Classes 3:45-5:15pm .............................................. Classrooms
Bereavement Meeting 7:30pm................................................Rectory
Talent Show 7:30pm .................................................. Worship Center
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Senior Group 1:30-4:30pm ...................................... Cafeteria & Gym
CCD Classes 3:45-5:15pm .............................................. Classrooms
Varsity Cheer 4-6pm ................................................................... Gym
Basketball 6-10pm ...................................................................... Gym
Adult Choir 7:15-9:15pm ......................................................... Church
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015
Basketball 2:20-10pm ................................................................. Gym
AA Meeting 7-8pm .......................................................Classroom 4-2
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Basketball 2:20-10pm ................................................................. Gym
Eucharistic Adoration 7-8pm................................................... Church
SATRUDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015
Basketball 8am-2:30 & 6-10pm .................................................. Gym
Wedding 1pm.......................................................................... Church
Pills Anonymous, 6:30-7:30pm ....................................Classroom 4-2
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015
Sunday Social (after Mass) 9:30am..................................... Cafeteria
Basketball 1-10pm ...................................................................... Gym
Wedding 3pm.......................................................................... Church
COMMUNITY EVENTS
St. Peter’s Boys High School Parents’ Club will sponsor its Annual
Chinese Auction on Friday, March 6th in the School Gym. Doors
open at 6pm. There will be numerous raffles, refreshments and
prizes. Admission: $5 – Anyone under 18 years of age must be
accompanied by an adult. No children under 12 admitted.
INTERVENTION
If you or one of your relatives or friends has a problem with alcohol or
drugs and they don’t want help yet, you can turn to an interventionist
we suggest Addiction Angel Alicia Reddy 646-404-0637.
12 STEP MEETINGS
AA Meetings are held every Thursday from 7-8pm and Pills
Anonymous are held every Saturday from 6:30-7:30pm. The
meetings are held in Classroom 4-2 in the School Building, please
enter on the corner of Richmond Road & McKinley Avenue.
SENIOR 55+CLUB
Chair Yoga will meet on February 11th & 25th and resume on a
regular basis in March. There will be NO meeting on Wednesday,
February 18th, school is closed. Meetings will resume on
Wednesday, February 25th from 1:30-4:30pm in the Cafeteria. All
are welcome to join us.
MAKE-UP MEETING FOR REGISTRATION FOR
RECONCILIATION &FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Registration for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy
Communion make-up meeting will take place on Monday, February
9th at 7:30pm in the Worship Center. The registration fee for both is
$125.00. A pre-requisite for participation in any of these programs is
registration in, attendance and support of our Church and its
activities.
FLOCKNOTE
Cardinal Dolan together with Msgr. Jeff wants to communicate more
effectively with you through the technology of today. The
Archdiocese has provided us with a tool called Flocknote so that we
will be better equipped to keep our parishioners informed of parish
events, Archdiocesan announcements, etc. There are two easy
ways to connect.
1. Visit our parish at: www.flocknote.com/stpatrickssi.
2. From your cell phone, dial 84576 and text stpatrickssi to
subscribe to Flocknote.
This is a great opportunity for you to get plugged into things going on
in our parish and to increase engagement here in our community. If
you require assistance in the process, please feel free to come to the
Parish Office for help.
JOURNEYSONGS, OUR NEW HYMNAL IN 2015
St. Patrick's Church and Worship Center have received new hymnals.
Journeysongs contains the most recent translations of psalms and prayers
approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Our beautiful new
hymnals will contain a combination of traditional mainstream Catholic
hymnody and contemporary religious songs.
All parishioners will have the opportunity to memorialize the hymnals. For a
$25 donation, a book plate will be attached to the front inside cover. It is a
thoughtful memorial for a loved one, or as a commemorative celebration of a
sacrament, wedding, milestone birthday, or answered prayer. Hymnals are
not available for purchase. Memorial bookplates will be available year-round
until all hymnals are memorialized. Please give this your prayerful
consideration. Contact the Parish Office for details in January. When the
hymnals arrive we will start giving out bulletins after communion since
the readings are in the hymnals.
WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE
Parishioners are invited to celebrate the World Day for Consecrated
Life today, February 8th at 3pm at St. Peter’s Church, 53 St. Mark’s
Place, Staten Island. Most Rev. John J. O’Hara, Vicar of Staten
Island will be the Celebrant and Homilist. Concelebrants will be
Msgr. James Dorney, Co-Dean, Msgr. Peter G. Finn, Co-Dean, and
Fr. Michael Cichon, Administrator and Religious & Diocesan Priests
of Staten Island Vicariate – Archdiocese of New York. There will be
a reception and collation in Farrell Hall. A van will transport those
who park on Carroll Place in the school parking lot to and from the
Church.
BEST DEAL IN TOWN
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST
The Knights of Columbus-Fr. John C. Drumgoole Council (corner of
St. Patrick’s Place and Clarke Ave.) is serving breakfast, Sunday,
February 15th. Breakfast will be served starting at 8am and finishing
at Noon. All you can eat (pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage,
orange juice and coffee or tea) for just $5--adults, $3—children(under
12), and FREE!!—children(under 5). Come and support the Knights.