St. Mary Gate of Heaven 103-12 101 AVE., OZONE PARK, NEW YORK 11416 MONTFORT MISSIONARIES Rev. Gerald Fitzsimmons, S.M.M., Pastor Rev. Mohan Vincent, S.M.M, Associate Pastor Deacon Richard Gilligan Deacon Ramon Cruz Deacon Timothy McBride Mr. Raffaele Corso, Parish School Principal Mrs. Ann Farrell, Director of Religious Education Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9 AM to 1 PM & 2 PM to 8 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 2 PM Sunday: 9 AM to 2 PM Website: smghparish.com RECTORY: SCHOOL: CCD: 718-847-5957 718-846-0689 718-849-9329 718-847-6260 WE WORSHIP Weekdays: Weekend: Bi-Weekly Monday - Saturday 8:45 AM Mass in Chapel 101-25 104 St. Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM 12:30 PM in Spanish 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:00 PM Prayer and Benediction in Church Reconciliation (In Church) Saturday: 12:30 - 1:30 PM or by appointment with a priest Misas: Lunes a Sabado 8:45 AM - en la capilla (Inglés) 101-25 104 St. Viernes 7:30 PM - en la iglesia (Español) Fin de Semana: Sábado:5:00 PM Domingo: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM y 11:00 AM 12:30 PM en español Los Viernes Primeros en Iglesia 6:00 PM - Bendición y Confesión 7:00 PM Rosario y Misa - español Reconciliación (Iglesia) Sábados de las 12:30 PM hasta las 1:30 PM. 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MARY GATE OF HEAVEN CHURCH PAGE 2 SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016 5:00 PM 8:45 AM Jenifer Christoffers SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2016 7:30 PM Spanish in Church 8:00 AM Laura Cerretani 9:30 AM Angela Marie Macchia SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016 Angelo Charles Macchia 11:00 AM Florence & Herbert Cumming, Catherine LoGiudice, Joseph & Margaret Sagevich, Anna Meo, Juliana & Frank Sagona, Angela Marie Tauriello, Lucia LaMorte, Antonina Nasca, Filomina Macchia, Catherine Borowik, Paola Orellano, The Sagevich Family, The Khanna Family, The Becker Family, Jenifer Christoffers, Andrew & Bertha Mueller, Zoraida Concepcion, Rose DiMaria, Teresa Castora, Elizabeth Greco, Alice Bonvicino, Mary Xerri, Connie Ferraro, Antontte Camarro, Carmela Ferraro, William Scheid, Rosemary Fredericks, Mafalda Martori, Maria Giovanna Giammatteo, Yvonne Charest, Ester Charest 12:30 PM Norma Aspiazu, Luis Moncayo, Maritza Lavezzary, Andrea Scioscia, Gladys Jacome, Alba Macias Garcia, Yrene Garcia Mendoza, America Fernandez, Modesto Chacon, Rafael Cruz, Jose Antonio Negron, Guillermo Soto, Ruth Mejia, Jaime Soto,Maria Mirella Tejada, In Honor of Padre Pio, Carmela Soto, Heriberta Diaz Ferreira, Anna Ferreira, Juana Tejeda, Osela Tejeda, Minerva Santana, Florentina Ferreira, Victor Antonio Chimbo, Edelmira Zambrano, Lydia and Jose Melendez, Irma & Hector Melendez, Rose & Peter Colon, For All Souls, Divine Mercy for Favor Received, Eliana Ortiz 8:45 PM Rosemary Fredericks 5:00 PM Rose DiDomenico SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2016 8:00 AM Andrew & Bertha Mueller, Teresa Castiro, Tim Segal 9:30 AM Angela Marie Tauriello 11:00 AM Luigi Trinchese 12:30 PM Rafael Rodriguez Please Pray For / Favor Orar Por The Sick / Los Enfermos Victoria Godkin, Sarah, Veronica Johnston, Velma Rivera, Gary Carosella, Abigail Perez, Stefanie Seminatore, Elizabeth Grace Reyes, Charlotte Butler, Amy Burzotta, Gabriela Vaquero, Ralph Sabatini, Kathryn Aaron, Mildred Hendrickson, Raymond Gillespie, Rosa Cruz, Zobea Sirju, Ana Diaz, Christine Markatos, Anthony Testa, Marty Sherman, Elsa Melody, Miriam Santos, Norman Jobse, Celia Rivera, Jay Rasiawan, Richard Maran, Andrea Reilly, Lucy DiPippa, Rosemarie and Cheryl Ferrara, Elvira & Ralph Ferrara, Rosemary Viti, Patrick Russell, Eliana Ortiz MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016 8:45 AM The Khanna Family 8:45 AM The Becker Family TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2016 WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 8:45 AM Connie & Pat Ferraro THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2016 8:45 AM Doctor Franklyn Kaloko The Faithful Departed / Los Fieles Difuntos Philip Carollo Virginia Morabito Grazio Imbriale Olga Zito MAY 8, 2016 ST. MARY GATE OF HEAVEN CHURCH PAGE 3 REVISITING OUR BAPTISM RECORDAMOS NUESTRO BAUTISMO A mere seven weeks ago thousands of new Church members were baptized. Their new life in Christ has once again infused new life into the Church. Their new-found faith has inspired and bolstered the faith of those who have followed Christ for many years. As the Easter season nears its end, we revisit the scene of our baptisms. In the second reading we hear Christ calling us: “Come. . . . Let . . . the one who wants it receive the gift of life-giving water” (Revelation 22:17). Hace sólo siete semanas que miles de nuevos miembros de la Iglesia fueron bautizados. Su nueva vida en Cristo de nuevo infunde renovada vida en la Iglesia. Esta fe nueva ha inspirado y alentado la fe de los que han sido seguidores de Cristo por muchos años. Al acercarse el fin del tiempo de Pascua, recordamos la escena de nuestro bautismo. En la segunda lectura oímos a Cristo que nos llama: “Ven… el que quiera, que venga a beber gratis del agua de la vida” (Apocalipsis 22:17). But our baptism is not one of water only. John refers to washed robes, and we know that this washing is to be “in the blood of the Lamb.” To make sure we get this message, we have today’s first reading from Acts. It is the story of Stephen, the first Christian to be killed for his faith in Jesus. We remember the promise and also the cost of being a disciple of Christ. Pero nuestro bautismo no es sólo de agua. Juan hace referencia a lavar sus ropas, y sabemos que este lavar es “en la sangre del Cordero”. Para estar seguros de que entendemos este mensaje, tenemos la primera lectura de hoy de los Hechos. Es la historia de Esteban, el primer cristiano que sufre la muerte por su fe en Jesús. Recordamos la promesa y también el costo de ser discípulo de Cristo. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. We thank everyone who contributed to the special collection last weekend for the victims of the earthquake in Ecuador. $5,164 is being sent to the Montfort Parish in Ecuador for the Fathers to give directly to our brothers and sisters who are strugglng to recover. Thank you for your generosity and compassion. Queremos agradecer a todos los que contribuyeron a la colecta especial la semana pasada para las víctimas del terremoto de Ecuador. $5164 serán enviados a una parroquia Montfortiana en Ecuador y los sacerdotes se encargaran de distribuir directamente a nuestros hermanos y hermanas afectados y que están pasando dificultades en recuperarse. Gracias por su generosidad y compasión. The students of St. Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Academy will attend the school Mass on Wednesday, May 11th at 8:45 AM. Following Mass, and weather permitting, they will gather on 104th St. to honor Mary, the patroness of our parish and school, as they crown the Blessed Mother during a devotional service. In the event of rain, the crowning will take place in Church. We invite family and friends to share in this devotion. MAY 8, 2016 ST. MARY GATE OF HEAVEN CHURCH PAGE 4 Students from St. Mary Gate of Heaven Catholic Academy marked the 300th Anniversary of St. Louis de Montfort on April 28, 2016 by performing a dramatization featuring important scenes from our founder’s life. The performance was organized by Ms. Rodgers and Ms. Campuzano and featured students from Ms. Rodgers’ 3rd grade class in costume as St. Louis de Montfort, Pope Clement XI, Blessed Marie Louise and The Virgin Mary. For more photos, please visit our parish Facebook page. Volunteers are needed to work the Bazaar on Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5. If you are interested in volunteering as a worker or to head a committee, please come to the meeting on Tuesday, May 10 at 7 pm in the auditorium. The next time the Food Pantry will be opened will be on Thursday, May 19 at 11 AM. MAY 8, 2016 ST. MARY GATE OF HEAVEN CHURCH PAGE 5 On Sunday, May 1st, The Blessed Mother Sodality celebrated the 99th birthday of our dear member Maria Melillo. She has been a member of the Sodality since 1960. Maria was born in Italy and lived near a convent where she attended daily mass. She joined our parish in 1939 and continues going to daily morning mass. Maria believes in keeping busy. She enjoys going to the senior center to play bingo and eat lunch with her friends. One of her mottos is “Do It Yourself” and as a talented seamstress she lives this motto by making her own clothes. (She is amazing !) Maria, your sisters in the Sodality and all your family at SMGH wish you a Happy Birthday! Presented by The Students of St. Mary Gate of Heaven Academy Friday, May 20th and Saturday, May 21 7:30 PM School Gymnasium Tickets Cost $8 Each Adult $5 for Children and Seniors Place your order at the school 718 846-0689 St. Mary Gate of Heaven Parish welcomes our Italian Community to an Italian Mass on Saturday, May 14 at 12:30 PM for a special Eucharistic Celebration in honor of Madonna Dell’Arco