St. Athanasius Church

St. Athanasius Church April 12, 2015 PARISH STAFF St. Athanasius Church Brooklyn, New York Pastor Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, B.A., M.Div., M.S. Ed. Parochial Vicars Rev. Ronald D Antonio, B.A., M.Div. Rev. Gabriel Toro-Rivas, B.A., M.Div. Ministerio Hispano/Spanish Apostolate Deacon Dante Colandrea Deacon William Kelly Deacon Jaime Cobham The Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood, New York Director of Music Ministries Mr. Steven Laplante, M. Mus. Lay Pastoral Leader WHO IS WELCOME IN ST. ATHANASIUS CHURCH? Are you a sinner? Have you been away from the church for a long time? Are you divorced or separated? Are you physically or mentally challenged? Are you from a different culture? Are you not accepted because of your sexual orientation? Are you elderly, a teen or young adult? Are you discriminated against because of your color? Are you feeling broken? Are you poor or out of work? Have you been imprisoned? Have you a feeling that you are left out? You are welcome here! This is your home, and we are your family! Do you suffer from Celiac Sprue Disease? We are Celiac friendly and, after receiving permission from our Bishop, we can provide you with low gluten hosts and a pyx, in order to enable you to receive Holy Communion at daily Mass and Sunday Mass. To begin the process, please call Fr. Ron D Antonio at our rectory, 718.236.0124 Ext. 13. RECTORY: 2154 61st Street Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569 Tel. (718) 236-0124 Fax. (718) 236-4960 http://www.stathanasiusbrooklyn.org StAthanasiusNY@hotmail.com Pastoral Administration: Mrs. Marie Skroly Mrs. AnnaMarie Scuteri SAINT ATHANASIUS SCHOOL: 6120 Bay Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569 Tel. (718) 236-4791 Fax. (718) 621-1423 Principal: Mrs. Diane Competello B.A., M.S. Ed. Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Theresa Simon Cluster Director of Youth Ministry Mr. Kenny Wodzanowski, B.S. St. Frances Cabrini 1562 86th Street Brooklyn, NY 11228 Tel. 718.490.4469 Email: KenWodz@optonline.net Pastoral Associate for the Spanish Speaking Apostolate Mr. Alvaro Chavarriaga, B.A. Oficina de Ministerio Latino Rectory Basement To contact our Pastoral Planning Council Email: StAthanasiusPPC@aol.com Faith Formation Office: 6120 Bay Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11204-2569 Tel. (718) 331-8811 Fax. (718) 331-2582 Director of Faith Formation: Mrs. Nicoletta Milo Our Church is Handicap Accessible. SUNDAY MASSES: ENGLISH Saturday: 5:30 PM Sunday: 8:30,10:00,11:30 (Choir) & 6 PM SPANISH Saturday: 7:30 PM (Lower Church) Sunday: 10:00 AM (Lower Church) 1:00 PM (Upper Church) ITALIAN 11:30 AM (Lower Church) WEEKDAY MASSES: 7 and 9 AM MORNING PRAYER: Monday-Saturday 8:45 AM ROSARY FOR LIFE: Saturday after the 9 AM Mass DIVINE MERCY PRAYERS: Every Wednesday after 9 AM Mass HOLY DAY MASSES: Eve: 7:30 PM (English) Day: 7, 9 (English) Night: 7:30 PM (Italian) Upper Church 7:30 PM (Spanish) Lower Church FIRST FRIDAY: Exposition of Blessed Sacrament after last morning Mass concluding with Benediction at 7:30 PM. Italian Mass at 8 PM (Oct.-June) IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: Mondays after 9 AM Mass CONFESSION (Reconciliation): Saturdays 4-5 PM or anytime by appointment. BAPTISM: First & Third Sunday at 2:30 PM. Parents make arrangements with Deacon. Both parents & godparents must attend a Baptismal Instruction Class on last Tuesday of month in the evening. MARRIAGE: Couples are to make arrangements six months in advance. ANOINTING & COMMUNION CALLS: Those who wish to be anointed or receive Communion at home, call one of the priests to make arrangements 718-236-0124

St. Athanasius Church April 12, 2015 Sunday, April 12: 8:30 Vincent Lo Biondo 10:00 Holy Name 10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church 11:30 PURG. SOCIETY - Nicolina & Tomaso Mirigliano and Grace & Antonio Cassarino Baptism 11:30 ITAL. - Giuseppa & Alfredo Felleti Enza, Ada & Guido Franconieri 1:00 Spanish Mass - Upper Church 6:00 Santo Ammirabile Monday, April 13: 7:00 Vita Stabile 9:00 James Thomas Autunnal & Family Tuesday, April 14: 7:00 Bobbie Cammarata - Julie Ryan Inzerillo 9:00 Salvatore & Antonella Nicastri St. Anthony Novena Week 5 7:30pmSt. Anthony Novena Week 5 Wednesday, April 15: 7:00 Deceased Members of Leonardo & Porcaro Families 9:00 Vincenzo Giuseppe Minagro Dorotea Francesca Calandrea Thursday, April 16: 7:00 Vita Stabile 9:00 Ninfa, Rosaria & Benedetto Conti Friday, April 17: 7:00 Eugene Agoglia 9:00 Loretta Marinelli Saturday, April 18: 9:00 Frank Bruno 9:45 Stella Bennici - Memorial Mass 10:30 Gaetano Bartolone - Memorial Mass 12:30 Cama - Memorial Mass 5:30 Joseph, Frank, Antoinette Schicchi & Family 7:30 Spanish Mass - Lower Church Sunday, April 19: 8:30 Matthew & Andrew Martin 10:00 Rosary Society 10:00 Spanish Mass - Lower Church 11:30 PURG. SOCIETY 11:30 ITAL. - Lasalandra, Comes, Grisanzio, Pasqualicchio & Pesce Families WELCOME, we re glad you re here! If this is the first time you have been to St. A's, welcome! We promise that if you keep your heart and mind open to God, you ll find what you re looking for. Would you like to talk to someone? We re here to listen and help if we can. Just call us at the Rectory when you re ready. In the meantime, remember that you are always prayed for and that it is our hope to pray with you each week. MAKE A VISIT TO THE CHURCH AND PRAY IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Don't forget our Upper Church is open Monday-Friday from 6:30a.m. to 3p.m. Saturday 7a.m. to 7p.m. & Sundays 7a.m. to 7p.m. Feel welcome to kneel at the communion rail at the Altar of the Blessed Sacrament or sit on the benches in the Sanctuary. Memorials for the Week HOSTS: In Loving Memory of Lorenzo & Isabella Bolognini and Oronzo & Anna Pietanza requested by Isabella & Antonio Bolognini ALTAR WINE: In Loving Memory of Lorenzo & Isabella Bolognini and Oronzo & Anna Pietanza requested by Isabella & Antonio Bolognini CANDLES: In Loving Memory of Susane Carr & Howard Carr and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel requested by Madelon Vitucci SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Louisa Calia requested by Your Children, Lawrence & Grace SANCTUARY LAMP: In Loving Memory of Nicholas Scarabino requested by Diana Scarabino KNIGHTS-OF-COLUMBUS ROSE: In Loving Memory of OPEN Baptismal arrangements are made every Wed. evening from 7-8:00 pm in the Rectory basement. Please bring a copy of the child s birth certificate when you come in. Instruction Class is held the last Tuesday of the month in the evening.

St. Athanasius Church April 12, 2015 From the Pastor s desk Thank You to all who worked so hard to make our Holy Week and Easter so special My sincere thanks to everyone for their generosity this Easter. Msgr. Cassato Spring Fling Card Party I Love Paris in the Springtime April 23, 2015 7:00 PM El Caribe Gifts needed What we need: a) Gifts-Donations (New Gifts only) Gift Values: Super Duper $50-$150 Grand Prizes $151-$300 Ultimate $301-$500 Examples of Gifts Good Liquor Johnny Walker Black Johnny Walker Blue Kindle Nooks Beats by DRE T.V. Flat Screens All modern electronics b) Empty Baskets (Wicker) for gifts c) Make your own Themed Baskets All proceeds goes to St. A s School Aug 30 June 14 July 5 Aug 2, 23, 30 May 3 July 5, 12 Aug 2, 23, 30 June 14 July 5(2), 12(2) Aug 2, 9,16, 23(2), 30(2) Saturday, May 2, 2015 The Feast of St. Athanasius after the 9:00 am Mass Buffet Breakfast - $ 5.00 Tickets available at the Rectory Available for Memorialization We have two (2) New Candle Stands (located on each side of the Tree of Life) in the Upper Church and Altar Bells. This is an especially beautiful way to remember a deceased loved one. The cost for memorialized: Candle Stands - $2000 each If you are interested in memorializing any of these items, please contact Msgr. Cassato at the rectory. A $200 donation has been made for our New Altar Bells For Vocations Our Call to Christian Stewardship Time 7:00am Date

St. Athanasius Church April 12, 2015 Adults desiring to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 24 th must call Fr. Ron to register for Classes which begin April 19 th. Classes will meet every Sunday at 12:30pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. A new copy of your Baptismal certificate will be needed. Fr. Ron can be reached at 718-236-0124 ex 13. Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Members of the Clergy and The Diocese of Brooklyn have come together to sponsor a Wednesday, April 15, 2015-7:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saint James Jay Street and Cathedral Place Brooklyn, New York Main Celebrant Most Rev. Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered at 6:30 p.m. All are invited to gather on this day, to pray for healing for all those that have been impacted by childhood sexual abuse. Healing Intervention Team Members will be present for anyone wishing to speak to someone in regard to the service provided by the Office of Victim Assistance Ministry Special Events in Bensonhurst Center Chapel Wednesday April 22, 2015-2:00PM It is a great joy for us, as your neighbor, Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare to invite you and your family members to come to a get acquainted reception. Together and in harmony we can walk the path of life in joy and understanding. Join us for Mass in the Chapel followed by refreshment. Please RSVP, asap to Sr. Teresita 718 885 8484 ext: 732 A bracelet was found on the floor of the Church on Holy Thursday Evening. Please come to the rectory to identify and claim it. Our Goal - $ 865,000.00 Pledged - $ 725,000.00 Received - $ 70,000.00 St. Athanasius Parish will get half of all money received.

St. Athanasius Church April 12, 2015 SERVE THE LORD JOYFULLY BROOKLYN CATHOLIC YOUTH DAY #BCYD St. Joseph Co-Cathedral 856 Pacific Street, Brooklyn Saturday, April 18, 2015 9 AM - 4 PM Keynote: Chris Stefanick Music: New Name Ministry Entrance: $15, includes lunch & t-shirt Other items will be available for purchase

St. Athanasius Church April 12, 2015 2015 Annual Family Communion Breakfast Sunday, May 10 th, 2015-10:00 AM St. A s School Hall (6120 Bay Parkway) Enjoy a breakfast buffet this Mother s Day morning with your parish family and be part of the Holy Name Society s Good Cause Giveaway. Meet and hear the winners read their winning essays and collect their prizes in our annual Essay Contest. Checks will also be distributed to many other worthy organizations made possible by our yearlong fund raising efforts. The Holy Name Society provides support to the School, Youth Program, Youth Ministry, Veterans, Scouting Program, Fay Cassato Scholarship and Vincent DePaul/Food Pantry. This is the second year, of the long-time past-president, Sal Iacullo Scholarship Fund to help a graduating 8 th grader entering a Catholic high school. Tickets are only $20.00 per person. Please call Jerry Mandaro at 917-865-5790 for additional information and tickets

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St. Athanasius Church April 12, 2015 Bollettino Settimanale Messa in Italiano ogni Domenica alle 11:30am (Chiesa di giu ) Parrocchia Sant Atanasio SI RINGRAZIA TUTTI COLORO CHE HANNO PARTECIPATO ALLA PROCESSIONE ANNUALE DEL VENERDI SANTO DELLE NOVE PARROCCHIE VICINANTI.SPERIAMO DI RIVEDERVI TUTTI IL PROSSIMO ANNO Dal nostro DIACONO DANTE COLANDREA Riflessione del mese di aprile SENZA VEDERE Cos'hai provato Maria quando la Maddalena ti ha detto di aver visto Gesù nel giardino? E quando Pietro e Giovanni vennero a te, correndo, per raccontarti come avevano visto la tomba vuota? Cos'è capitato in quel giorno? Cosa significa credere che Cristo è risorto dai morti? E tu l'hai rivisto in quei giorni? Perché il Vangelo non parla di te? Ed eri la più interessata. Perché non è apparso a te? Quanto mi ha fatto pensare questo silenzio del Vangelo! O che Gesù voleva accennare a te quando disse a Tommaso: "Beati quelli che pur non avendo visto crederanno"? Forse tu eri l'unica che non aveva bisogno di vedere per credere? Ed eri beata. Io penso di sì. Ed è per questo che sei la nostra maestra nella fede e la lode di Elisabetta fin da principio fu la più grande lode che ti si poteva fare. "Beata te che hai creduto". Tu non avevi bisogno di vedere per credere. Tu credevi al tuo Figlio Risorto e ti ba stava. Credere alla Resurrezione di Gesù significa credere senza vedere. E anche io voglio credere senza vedere: come te. L'unica cosa seria è la fede. Ed è per fede che io credo alla Resurrezione di Cristo. E quando credo sono invincibile: "Questa è la vittoria che vince il mondo: la nostra fede". L angolo della Sapienza LA GOCCIA E L'OCEANO (Elizabeth Gilbert) Tutti sanno che la goccia diventa una cosa sola con l'oceano, ma non tutti sanno che l'oceano diventa una cosa sola con la goccia. L angolo della salvezza DUE ORECCHIE E UNA LINGUA (San Bernardino da Siena) Dio ti ha dato due orecchie e una lingua, perché tu oda più che tu non parli. PACE NELCUORE (Giovanni Paolo II) La pace non può regnare tra gli uomini se prima non regna nel cuore di ciascuno di loro. TEMPO PASQUALE Vi ricordiamo che il tempo paquale termina Domenica, 24 maggio, il giorno di Pentecoste. E importante durante questo periodo ricevere almeno una volta la Santa Comunione. Se avete bisogno di confessarvi potete telefonare ad uno dei nostri sacerdoti. ACQUA BENEDETTA PER PASQUA - Vi preghiamo di portare nelle vostre case l acqua dalla fonte battesimale che e stata appena benedetta per Pasqua. Potete usarla in casa e nelle vostre famiglie durante le preghiere del periodo pasquale. OGGI, 12 APRILE e la seconda domenica di Pasqua o della Divina Misericordia. VENERDI, 1 MAGGIO e il primo venrdi del mese. Esposizione del Santissimo Sacramento tutto il giorno Santa Messa celebrata alla 7:30pm. SABATO, 2 MAGGIO E LA FESTA DI SANT ATANASIO, PATRONO DELLA NOSTRA PARROCCHIA. 13 MAGGIO BROADWAY SHOW - DR. ZHIVAGO partenza alle 4:30 da San Atanasio cena prima dello show al ristorante La Sorrentina. $155 a persona. Diacono Dante 917-602-3793. DAL 25 AL 30 MAGGIO 2015 viaggio in autobus negli stati di New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont costo totale $905 a persona. Per informazioni e prenotazioni telefonare a Diacono Dante 917-602-3793. 30 GIUGNO 2015 PARTENZA PER UN VIAGGIO- CROCIERA IN ITALIA organizzato da Bove Travel con Padre Ron D Antonio come direttore spirituale. Ritorno a New York il 12 luglio. Prima della crociera si visiteranno le bellissime localita sulla riviera di Portofino, Cinque Terre e San Remo. Porti di scalo della crociera sono: Savona, Marsiglia, Palma di Maiorca, Napoli e La Spezia. Dopo la crociera si va sul Lago di Como. Prezzo $3,650 per persona/camera doppia. Volo con Alitalia. Per prenotazioni telefonare ai seguenti numeri, Bove Travel 718-680-3333, 917-951-6774 oppure 347-217- 5180. PER CONCLUDERE L ESTATE - BELLISSIMO VIAGGIO - DAL 16 AL 27 AGOSTO 2015 viaggio in autobus a Black Hills in South Dakota. Per informazioni e prenotazioni telefonare a Diacono Dante 917-602-3793.

St. Athanasius Church April 12, 2015 La devoción de la Divina Misericordia se comenzó a esparcir por el mundo entero a partir del diario de una joven monja polaca en 1930. El mensaje no es nada nuevo, pero nos recuerda lo que la Iglesia siempre ha enseñado por medio de las Sagradas Escrituras y la tradición: que Dios es misericordioso y que perdona y que nosotros también debemos ser misericordiosos y debemos perdonar. Pero en la devoción a la Divina Misericordia este mensaje toma un enfoque poderoso que llama a las personas a un entendimiento más profundo sobre el Amor ilimitado de Dios y la disponibilidad de este Amor a todos especialmente a los más pecadores. El mensaje y la devoción a Jesús como la Divina Misericordia esta basada en los escritos de la Santa María Faustina Kowalska, una monja polaca sin educación básica que en obediencia a su director espiritual escribió un diario de alrededor de 600 páginas que relatan las revelaciones que ella recibió sobre la Misericordia de Dios. Aún antes de su muerte en 1938 se comenzó a esparcir la devoción a la El mensaje de Misericordia es que Dios nos Ama a todos no importa cuan grande sean nuestras faltas. Él quiere que reconozcamos que Su Misericordia es más grande que nuestros pecados, para que nos acerquemos a Él con confianza, para que recibamos su Misericordia y la dejemos derramar sobre otros. De tal manera de que todos participemos de Su Gozo. Confía completamente en Jesús,El nos deja saber que las gracias de su Misericordia dependen de nuestra confianza. Mientras más confiemos en Jesús, más recibiremos la gracia y misericordia de Dios. AVISOS PARROQUIALES REGISTRACIONES PARA LA ESCUELA ELEMENTAL, TENEMOS CUPO EN TODO LOS GRADOS Y AYUDA FINANCIERA DISPONIBLE. MAYORES INFORMES CON EL SEÑOR ALVARO AL 718-236-0124 EXT 22 REGISTRACIONES PARA CATEQUESIS DE NIÑOS DURANTE LA SEMANA DE LUNES A JUEVES DE 10 AM A 2PM EN LA OFICINA DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA, MAYORES IN- FORMES CON LA SEÑORA NICOLETTA MILO AL 718-331-8811 CATEQUESIS PARA ADULTOS, REGISTRACIONES ABIERTAS A PARTIR DE ESTE FIN DE SEMANA, CLASES COMIENZAN EN EL MES DE SEPTIEMBRE, REQUISITOS SER MAYOR DE 16 AÑOS. INFORMES AL 718-236-0124 EXT 22

St. Athanasius Church April 12, 2015 In your kindness please pray for the sick Paul Bergstrom, Lucy Branccio, Christina Blumstein, Mary Lynn D Angelis, Fran De Rienzo, Joan DeMeyer Christine Diaz, Bruce Dalton, Lucy Foti, Elvira Fox, Paul R. Fortuna, Lena Gagliardi, Maria Gennuso Patrick Giordano, Paul Kelleher, Stephen Kelleher, Keith Klein, Rocco Lanzer, Rosa Lauriero, Maria Loffredo, Lynn Marie Longo, Debra & Nancy Manno, Paul Marchese, Crystal Mulvey, Elisa Nanlecz, Victoria Napolitano, Richard Paladino, Clara Pezza, Denise Rao, Ida Russo, Jose Rendon, Erick, Scarponi, Angelina Scarponi, Jenna Scarponi, Joseph Scavone, Rae Zito Join St. Athanasius Parish Mediterranean Cruise on the Costa Diadema Fr. Ronald D Antonio - Spiritual Leader June 30 - July 12, 2015 Ports of Call Savona - Marseille - Barcelona - Palma de Mallorca Naples & La Spezia Fares from $3,650 PP/DO Single Supplement available upon request Includes R/T Airfare via Alitalia, all surcharges & taxes Please contact Bove Travel 718-680-5600 or Bovetravel@aol.com Brian Reilly at 917-951-6774 or Agata Ricupero at 347-217-5180 The MetroCard Mobile Staff will be at Assemblyman William Colton s Community Office 155 Kings Highway (between West 12 & West 13 Streets Brooklyn, NY 11223-1026 (718) 236-1598 Friday, April 24, 2015 10:00am to 12 noon Food Pantry Our St. Vincent de Paul Food Panty is requesting donations of the following items: Cereal, canned vegetables, soups, peanut butter & jelly, tomato sauce & pasta. Leave all donations in front of the St. Joseph Altar. We thank you in advance for helping the needy of our Parish.

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St. Athanasius Church April 12, 2015 Faith Sharing We encourage you to talk about the readings & reflection question in the car on the way home from Mass, at dinner on Sunday, or at parish meetings. Faith sharing opens the door for us to meet, know & walk with Christ in our everyday lives. When do you find forgiving easy? When is it difficult? The Morning Scripture Reflection & Faith Sharing Group Rosary Society The Rosarians welcome all women of the Parish. The Society is dedicated to the Blessed Mother, the growth of the love of God through Mary. We honor the Blessed Mother by the constant and reverent praying of the rosary in our daily life. We are involved in all Parish activities, liturgical and social and keep informed about civic community activities. Spiritual activities include an Annual Retreat, Annual Communion Breakfast and Baby Shower for Unwed Mothers. The Society raises money to help our Church continue outreach efforts. The fundraisers include: Christmas Fair, Basket Night, Chinese Auction. We attend the 10:00am Mass on the Third Sunday of the month (except July & August) followed by a meeting & light breakfast in the School. If interested, please call Barbara @ 718-331-8544 or just come to the Mass & meeting. Golden Age Club Meets every Wednesday at 12:45pm in the School Auditorium (During the school year) All Golden Agers are welcome to join us. Figlia Maria SS Addolorata Join them every First Friday to pray the Rosary in the Nazareth Institute at 8pm. During May the Rosary is prayed on Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 8pm Charismatic Prayer Group Meets every Tuesday evening at 8:00 p.m. in the Lower Church. The St. Athanasius Respect Life Ministry Thank You Jesus Holy Name Society New members are welcome to help with our community service work. The Society is a spiritual organization, a fraternity of the Catholic Church, spreading devotion to the Name of Jesus. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow! The present Holy Name Society members dedicate themselves to corporal works in helping our Parish Organizations and School, with various fundraising. The Holy Name meets every second Sunday of each month (after the 10 a.m. Mass), except for July & August. Men of all ages are welcome, especially the fathers of children attending St. A s School and Catholic War Veterans are cordially invited to attend. For more info., call Ed DiGiacomo at:718-836-7917 Make a difference in your community. Join the Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus are looking for Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Whether it s doing charitable deeds, making new friends, or supporting your church, the Knights of Columbus may be right for you. Find out more by visiting www.cavallarocouncil.com or call 718-259-5080. Community Outreach Program Where there is despair, let us bring hope. Volunteers are needed to serve food to the poor and the homeless on Saturday Mornings. For more information, please call Fred Rubino at (718) 236-0264 or Dawn Aiello at (718) 232-3113 Lay Carmelites meet on the second Saturday of the month. The meeting is held in the Rectory basement at 10:00 A.M. after 9:00 A.M. Mass. We are located at 2154 61st Street. Lay Carmelites are not in a religious community, but are men and women, married or single, who are people of faith in our parish and wish to live the charism of prayer and devotion to Our Lady in the Carmelite tradition. Are you interested in this vocation as a Lay Carmelite? Please call: Patricia 718-837-4013 email: lotedhal@aol.com

St. Athanasius Church April 12, 2015 B I N G O Every Thursday in the Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission $3. Info. call 917-285-1932 Game starts at 7:30 p.m. Kenneth P. Thompson Kings Count District Attorney Do you have a public safety or quality of life concern in your community? If so, please visit or call the Action Center 350 Jay Street, 16 th floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 Hotline: (718) 250-2340 Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Walk-in welcome from 9 a.m. until 4:00p.m. Home health attendant available for elder care service. Will provide; light housekeeping, cooking, personal care, physical activities, and accompany to all appointments. Experienced and local. If interested call Nancy at: (347) 336-2716. Babysitter Available Please call Colette (347) 275-2673 Home Companion Services Call us for Companionship and Care. We have Italian and English speaking companions. We can provide low cost, hourly, or live in companions to assist with cooking, cleaning, shopping, laundry and accompanying to Doctors Appts. Call Joanne at Italian Board of Guardians Inc (718) 232-4242 Do you need a Minister of Caring? Is someone in your family ill, homebound, hospitalized or in a care facility (assisted living or nursing home) & wishes a visit or a phone call from a Minister of Caring, please call the Rectory and leave your name & number. Support Groups at St. A s Bereavement Support meet on Monday, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Nazareth Institute. On Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm. Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. Meeting every Friday night at 7:30p.m. in the Nazareth Institute. Overeaters Anonymous members talk about their struggles with compulsive eating. Meeting every Wednesday night at 8:00p.m. in the Nazareth Institute. Is your life effected by someone who is drinking? To help them, you must first help yourself. Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Our Al-Anon Group meets in the Nazareth Institute every Friday 8-9:30p.m. & Saturday 7:30-9:30p.m. Housekeeper $ 5.00 per hour If you need help cleaning call: Rose Garofolo at (718) 837-3635 Home Assistance We are happy to announce that a member of our Parish owns & operates the : Right-at-Home In Home Care and Assistance Agency 7102 20th Ave. 1-347-554-8400 - Asst. Ruby In order for designated Parish Ministries & Organizations to reserve one of our rooms at St. A s, we require you to fill out our Parish Calendar & Room Request Form. The form is available in the rectory or can be downloaded from our website. We even have an E-form so you complete this form without writing. Just e-mail it back to us, or print it out and drop it off. All Requests must be made using our form. E-mail completed form to AnnaMarie Scuteri at annamariesta@hotmail.com. This is the ONLY way to reserve a room here at St. A's. The group listed on the parish calendar is the group that has the right to use that space. If you are not a designated ministry of our parish, permission must be granted from our Pastor, Msgr. Cassato, a rental fee is paid, and a lease agreement completed in order to use space. Sunday Bulletin Deadlines The Sunday Bulletin must be e-mailed to our printer by 10a.m. Monday. All announcements must be submitted in WRITTEN form only (handwritten, typed, computer, fax, e-mailed, etc) by 3p.m. Friday. Announcements received after the deadline will be published the following week. No one on the parish staff will assume the responsibility for your ministry s articles. Include your bulletin articles in your advance planning for your event. All Flyers need to be approved by a staff member and submitted by Email only to bulletinsta@hotmail.com. Our Printer Requires all Black or Grayscale Print, Clip Art & Graphics. If you submit color graphics, the printer will NOT print your flyer. Please email announcements to bulletinsta@hotmail.com no other email addresses!