FOURTH WEEK OF LENT
MARCH 15,
2015
OUR PARISH MISSION: By the grace of God, we, the people of the Roman Catholic Parish of Saint Frances
Cabrini, firmly rooted in the Apostolic Tradition of the Church and the Holy Scriptures, are called to continue the mission of Jesus Christ to build up the Kingdom of God in the world through our faithful living according to His teachings,
our proclamation of the Gospel by word and deed, and the worship of God in our private prayer as well as in our public celebration of the Sacraments. We have the strength for everything through Him who empowers us!
BREAD & WINE
MASSES & READINGS FOR THE WEEK
3/15
IN MEMORY OF
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
RITA & FRANK BETRO
2 Chronicles 36:14-16,19-23; Ephesians 2:4-10; John 3:14-21
Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM
Ofelia Tarantino (Anna Fiore)
9:00 AM
Maria Treglia (Family)
11:00 AM
Joseph Cusumano (Ceil Coppola)
12:30 PM
Deacon Carlo V. Mellace
(Jackie & Nicholas Gravante)
3/16 Monday
M/M MICHAEL DELCORE
SANCTUARY CANDLES & ALTAR CANDLES
IN MEMORY OF
RITA & FRANK BETRO
REQUESTED BY
M/M R. NAJJAR
M/M J. MCDONALD
Isaiah 65:17-21; John 4:43-54
8:30 AM
For the Right to Life of the Unborn
3/17 Tuesday
Patrick, Bishop
Ezekiel 47:1-9,12; John 5:1-16
8:30 AM
People of the Parish
St. Anthony Novena Week 1
3/18 Wednesday Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop & Doctor
Isaiah 49:8-15; John 5:17-30
8:30 AM
Theodore Douros (Jo Basile)
Joseph Marcigliano (SFC Young at Heart)
Anna Gargano (Maria & Giovanni Monaco)
Rose Tubito (SFC Young at Heart)
Giuseppina Scudera (M/M A. DiPasquale)
Special Intention: St. Joseph (Caterina DiMaggio)
3/19 Thursday JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BVM
2 Samuel 7:4-5a,12-14a,16; Romans 4:13,16-18,22; Luke 2:41-51a
8:30 AM
Josephine Langelli (SFC Woman’s Society)
3/20 Friday Lenten Weekday/Day of Abstinence
Wisdom 2:1a,12-22: John 7:1-2,10,25-30
8:30 AM
Special Intention: Blessed Mother (E. Martucci)
3/21 Saturday
8:30 AM
3/22
REQUESTED BY
Jeremiah 11:18-20; John 7:40-53
Eddie Corrado (Jana & Crystal)
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33
Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM
Rita & Frank Betro (M/M J. Thompson)
9:00 AM
Valentino Zimbaro (Maria & Jack Brusco)
11:00 AM
Dolly & Angelo Lamantia
(Children & Grandchildren)
12:30 PM
Faro & Genoveffa Vitale (Daughter & Family)
M/M B. PITTARI
M/M G. HOFFMAN
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Joanne O’Reilly, James Paone, Frank & Lida Petrella, Carmine Zanca,
Sr., Nicholas Buonomo, Laura Koenig, Vito Mauro, Lisa Mulholland,
Paul Tremblay, Luke Peterson, Robert Wilson, Rose Dee, Vickie &
Thomas Lusnia, Thomas Costantino, Ralph Valenti, Jerry Coffey, Theresa Gonzalez, Natalie Delgado, Carmelo Pulizzotto, Ralph & Karen
Mondella, First Lt. Jonathan K. Kohl, Salvatore Pandolfo, Arthur
Malagoli, Thomas Messina, Vito Caputo, Anna DeForca, Michael
Capobianco, Nick Conenna. Anna Taormina, Janet DePasquale,
Maureen Rivera, Anthony Calabrese, Elena Demonte, Frances Cantone, Vincenzo Catanzaro, Bina Capotorto, Maria Scollo, Ann Baily,
Peter Lovett, Crystal Sada, Polly Catamzaro, Joseph Amato, Patrick
Barker, Lucy Medina, Francisco Marquez, Dean Anthony Argiro, Fred
Lesto, Anna Purpi, Mary Frances Galletta, Joseph Perrelli, Marty Boland, Felicia Bartosik, Max Pizzalato
REFLECTION ON THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
C
atholic tradition calls this Fourth Sunday of Lent Laetare, that is, “Rejoice” Sunday, after the first Latin
words of the ancient entrance antiphon which bids us all
to be joyful and exult, especially those who have been
mourning. Although sorrowing for our sins we respond to
the Church’s call to rejoice finding our joy in the Gospel’s
proclamation of God’s love for the world. We see this
love manifested in the gift of God’s Son, who, by Word
and Eucharistic Sacrifice, comes to bring us eternal life.
The preview of Easter joy that resonates through the Liturgy shines with special radiance as we read in John’s Gospel the verse that is at the heart of the Christian message,
John 3:16: For God so loved the world that he gave his
only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not
perish but might have eternal life.” we are loved unconditionally and everlastingly by God. St. Paul tells us we
are “God’s handiwork’. The Old Testament covenant story bids us see all things, even historical disasters and human tragedies, as part of God’s saving plan. We need to
see the most unlikely people as instruments of God’s will.
Let us open our hearts to the joyfully transforming power
of today’s Scriptures.
— OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION —
718-236-9165
ALL CLASSES (K—7) ARE ON SUNDAY MORNING
BEGINNING AT 9:15 AND
ENDING AFTER THE 11:00 FAMILY MASS
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
OF ADULTS: For those who want to
become a Catholic or to Complete
your Initiation into the Church
THIS SUNDAY AT THE 11:OO MASS: Our 2nd
graders will be our hosts. They will be our greeters, gift
bearers and lead us in the Prayer of the Faithful
Next Sunday: 3rd Grade
FOR ALL THE CHILDREN IN OUR PARISH
who come to the 11:00 Mass: We invite you to consider
becoming an Altar Server or to be part of the Children’s
Choir. Practice for both takes place before the 11:00
Mass. Please give your name to Fr. Guy or Deacon Frank
BAPTISMS
SATURDAY APRIL 11TH
12:00 PM
Register in the Parish Office
Bring a copy of the Baby’s Birth Certificate
PRE ORDER CUSTOM MADE
EASTER BASKETS
YOU CHOOSE THE SIZE (PRICE)
THE GENDER, THE AGE AND
THE THEME OF THE BASKET
IT WILL BE CUSTOM MADE BY
OUR CLUSTER YOUTH
PROGRAM
DELIVERED FOR PICK UP AT CABRINI ON
PALM OR EASTER SUNDAY
— OUR PARISH SCHOOL —
ST. PETER CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Ms. Mary Lou Reitz, Principal
8401-23rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Phone: 718-372-0025
website: www.SaintPeterAcademy.org
— CLUSTER YOUTH MINISTRY —
Ken Wodzanowski 718–490-4469
E-mail: kenwodz@aol.com
Website: http://brooklynYM.tripod.com
CLUSTER YOUTH CENTER TUESDAYS 6:30 - 9:30 PM
WEEKLY PARISH ACTIVITIES
Sunday, March 15
After 9:00 AM Mass Stations of the Cross in Italian
9:15 Religious Education Classes
7:00 PM NA 12-Step Program (Sr. Concetta Hall)
Monday, March 16
6:30 PM Weight Watchers (Faith Formation Office)
7:00 PM Woman’s Society Meeting (Parish Hall)
Tuesday, March 17
After 8:30 AM Mass St. Anthony Novena Week 1
6:30 PM Cluster Youth Center (School & Hall)
Wednesday, March 18
9:30 AM Charismatic Prayer Group (Parish Office)
12:00 PM Young-at-Heart Meeting (Sr. Concetta Hall)
Friday, March 20
After 8:30 Mass Stations of the Cross in English
6:30 PM Girl Scouts (Parish Hall)
Saturday, March 21
8:00 PM NA 12-Step Program (Sr. Concetta Hall)
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Anyone who has not completed their Initiation
into the Church by receiving the Sacrament of
Confirmation is invited to call the Parish Office
to register for the classes that will begin soon.
The Sacrament will be celebrated on the Feast
of Pentecost Sunday, May 24th
THIS Monday, March 16th:: 7:00 PM Woman’s Society Meeting
BABY SHOWER
All Parishioners are invited to participate by contributing a gift
Baby items can be brought to the Parish Office this week
Gifts are to benefit “New Borns in Need”
Most in need clothing: Preemies-12 months
Wrap all gifts in cellophane
PARISH LENTEN ACTIVITIES
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
ITALIAN: OGNI DOMENICA DOPO LA MESSA ALLE 9:00 AM
ENGLISH: FRIDAYS AFTER THE 8:30 AM MASS
CLUSTER YOUTH: WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK, APRIL 1ST 6:30 PM
CLUSTER: GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD
ALMSGIVING: LENTEN COIN FOLDERS
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
SATURDAYS: FROM 4:00 - 4:30 PM
MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK: MARCH 30TH FROM 3:00 - 9:00 PM
MORNINGS OF PRAYER FOR LENT AND EASTER SEASONS
The 13 Tuesdays in preparation for the Feast of St. Anthony
BEGINS THIS TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH - JUNE 9TH:
Tuesday morning after the 8:30 Mass we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and pray the Novena Prayers with a reflection on the Novena theme ending with
Benediction
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RIBUTE TO ST. JOSEPH: O glorious St. Joseph, you were chosen by God to be the foster father of Jesus, the most pure spouse of Mary ever Virgin and the head of the Holy
Family. You are chosen as the heavenly patron and protector of the Church. It is with great
confidence that I implore your powerful assistance for the whole Church on earth. Protect in a
special manner all who labor for souls amid the trials and tribulations of this life and grant
that all peoples of the world may follow Christ and the Church.
ear St. Joseph, accept the offering of myself which I now make to you. I dedicate myself
to your service, that you may ever be my father, my protector and my guide in the way of
salvation. Obtain for me great purity of heart and a fervent love for the spiritual life. May all
my actions, after your example, be directed to the greater glory of God, in union with the Divine Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary and your own Paternal Heart. Pray for us,
O Holy St. Joseph. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
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THE BEGINNING OF OUR
13 WEEK NOVENA PRAYERS
IN HONOR OF ST. ANTHONY
THIS TUESDAY AFTER THE 8:30 AM MASS
to our 2nd graders
on Saturday they received the
Sacrament of Reconciliation. We pray for them & their families!
DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH 11:00 AM MASS
AT THE CO-CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOSEPH
(856 PACIFIC STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11238)
CELEBRATED BY BISHOP NICHOLAS DIMARZIO
FOR ALL COUPLES CELEBRATING THEIR 25TH, 30TH,
40TH, 50TH & ABOVE
LIGHT REFRESHEMENTS TO FOLLOW
FAMILY MEMBERS ARE INVITED
TO REGISTER PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE
BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH
IRISH BLESSINGS & SAYINGS
IN HONOR OF ST. PATRICK
May the Irish hills
caress you;
may her lakes and
rivers bless you;
may the luck of the
Irish enfold you;
may the blessings of
St Patrick behold you.
May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
Never iron a four-leaf clover,
because you don't want to
press your luck.