Parish of St. John the Evangelist - St. Rocco 250 - 21st Street 216 - 27th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Parish Office at 250—21st Street Phone: 718-768-3751 Fax: 718-768-4689 Mon. 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-6:30pm Tues. - Thurs. 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-7:30pm Friday 9:00am-3:00pm Sat. 9am-12pm Rev. Kenneth J. Grande, Pastor Saturday Vigil Mass: English 5:30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Sunday Masses: English Spanish English 8:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. St. John the Evangelist St. John the Evangelist St. Rocco’s Church Mon.-Fri. Masses: English 8:30 a.m. St. John the Evangelist Friday Mass: Spanish 7:30 p.m. St. John the Evangelist Mass Intentions Saturday March 21 5:30pm Sunday March 22 8:45am 10:00am 11:45am Monday March 23 8:30am Tuesday March 24 8:30am Wednesday March 25 8:30am Thursday March 26 8:30am Friday March 27 8:30am 7:30pm Saturday 5:30pm A Special Parish Mass On Sunday, April 26th, At 11:00am On Sunday, April 26, 2015, Bishop Paul R. Sanchez would like to celebrate a Mass for our parish. Bishop Sanchez is one of the Auxiliary Bishops of our diocese. During this Mass, Bishop Sanchez will pray with us and for us that God will give us the strength needed to continue living our faith and sharing our faith with others. Also, Bishop Sanchez will bless the various liturgical ministries of our parish, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Ushers, Music, as well as, our religious education teachers, and the Pastor. The Bishop will also have a special blessing for all the children and young people in our parish. Since this is a very special Mass for the whole parish, there will be only one Mass on Sunday, April 26, 2015, at 11:00am. There will be no 8:45am, 10:00am and 11:45am Masses on Sunday, April 26th. Please plan to be with us at this Mass as we ask God’s blessing on our parish and receive that blessing from Bishop Sanchez. We will continue our celebration after the Mass in our Parish Hall on 27th Street with food and refreshments. Hope you will be with us at the Mass and at the Parish Hall. Una Misa Parroquial Especial El Domingo, 26 de Abril A las 11:00 am El Domingo, 26 de Abril 2015, el Obispo Paul R. Sánchez le gustaría celebrar una Misa para nuestra parroquia. El Obispo Sánchez es uno de los Obispos Auxiliares de nuestra diócesis. Durante esta Misa, el Obispo Sánchez rezara con nosotros y por nosotros que Dios nos dará la fuerza necesaria para seguir viviendo nuestra fe y compartir nuestra fe con otros. Además, el Obispo Sánchez bendecirá los diversos ministerios litúrgicos de nuestra parroquia, Lectores, Ministros Extraordinarios de la Eucaristía, Ujieres, Música, así como, nuestros maestros de educación religiosa, y el Pastor. El Obispo también tendrá una bendición especial para todos los niños y jóvenes de nuestra parroquia. Como se trata de una Misa muy especial para toda la parroquia, habrá sólo una Misa el Domingo, 26 de Abril 2015, a las 11:00 am. No habrá 8:45 am, 10:00 am y las 11:45 am Misas el Domingo, 26 de Abril. Por favor haga planes para estar con nosotros en esta Misa mientras pedimos la bendición de Dios para nuestra parroquia y recibir esa bendición del Obispo Sánchez. Vamos a continuar nuestra celebración después de la Misa en nuestro Salón Parroquial en la calle 27 con comida y refrescos. Espero que usted esté con nosotros en la Misa y en el Salón Parroquial. Please pray for the sick of our parish: March 28 Liza & Lisette Ferreiro, Amanda Lara, Teresa Zapata, Debra C, Ana Tejada, Juan Carlos & Juan Jesus Ruiz and Elias Lanegra Holy Week Schedule - Horario De La Semana Santa 7:00pm 7:00pm Holy Thursday April 2, 2015 Mass of the Lord’s Supper (English/Spanish) Jueves Santo 2 de Abril de 2015 La Ultima Cena Del Señor (Español/Inglés) Good Friday April 3, 2015 10:00am Stations Of The Cross throughout the streets beginning at Holy Name Of Jesus Church 3:00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion in English 7:00pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion in Spanish Viernes Santo 3 de Abril de 2015 10:00am Vía Cruces por las calles empieza a la Iglesia de Holy Name Of Jesus 3:00pm Celebración De La Pasión (Inglés) 7:00pm Celebración De La Pasión (Español) 7:00pm Holy Saturday April 4, 2015 Celebration of the Easter Vigil (English/Spanish) Sábado Santo 4 de Abril de 2015 7:00pm Celebración De La Vigilia Pascual (Español/Inglés) Easter Sunday/Domingo De Pascua April 5, 2015 - 5 de Abril de 2015 8:45am Easter Mass (English) 10:00am La Misa De Pascua (Español) 11:45am Easter Mass (English - Saint Rocco Church) 8:30am - 10:00am 10:00am Parish Religious Education Program First Session Parish Community Room on 21st Street Mass 10:15am - 11:45am 11:45am Second Session Parish Hall on 27th Street Mass Holy Communion Crowning of Mary To register for the classes please come to the parish office. May 9, 2015 10:00am Parish Church, St. John the Evangelist May 17, 2015 11:45am Parish Church, St. Rocco SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH YOUR CHILDREN Many people wanted to meet Jesus. They asked his special friends for help in meeting him. When we help others, it is just like meeting Jesus. When you get to heaven you will meet him face-to-face. Jesus will give you a hug for sharing with his people. He will be proud that you obeyed and helped your parents. He will say, "I am glad you are my child. I love you." When you act bossy, selfish, or rude, no one will want to spend time with you. You will be lonely and unhappy. Follow the example of Jesus instead. Be strong in your faith. Do all that God asks you to do, even when it is not easy. Be honest. Be kind. Share what you have been given. Be helpful. Forgive. Show everyone what God is like. When you follow Jesus' example, you won't be lonely. When people around you see that your faith is real, they will come to you for help. They will want to know what makes you different. Then you can point them to Jesus. Prayer: Jesus, help me to follow You and to show everyone how great You really are.