St. Mel’s Rectory 2615 154th St., Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 886-0201 - Fax: (718) 886-0882
www.saintmel.org
[email protected]
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Gerard J. Sauer, Pastor
Rev. JunHee Lee, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Al Barozzi, In Residence
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Saturday - 5:00 P.M.
Sunday - 7:30, 9:00 (Italian),
10:30 A.M., 12:00 P.M.
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday - Friday: 7:00, 9:00 A.M.
Saturday: 9:00 A.M.
CONFESSION
Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 P.M.
and by appointment at the Rectory.
BAPTISMS
Call the Rectory for information at least one month in advance.
MARRIAGES
Call the Rectory for information and appointment with a Priest at
least six months prior to the date you wish.
NEW PARISHIONERS
ST. MEL’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY
154-24 26th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 539-8211 Fax (718) 539-6563
www.stmelsacademy.org
Principal: Mr. Christopher W. Stein
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Rudolph Albert
FAITH FORMATION
CO-DIRECTORS
Paula Migliore - Denise DeRosa
Faith Formation Office - (718) 461-9840
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Fri. 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Emergencies any time.
We are always happy to welcome new parishioners into the family
of St. Mel. Stop in at the Rectory to register, ask questions and
meet the priests who gladly serve you.
PASTORAL CARE TO THE HOMEBOUND
We are concerned about parishioners who are homebound and
would like to receive the Eucharist, the Sacrament of
Reconciliation or the Anointing of the Sick. If you are
homebound, or if you know someone who is unable to come to
Mass - please do not hesitate to contact the Rectory -718-8860201. Visits will be happily arranged for you.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA
Each Monday after the 9:00 A.M. Mass.
Blessed Sacrament Devotions:
First Friday Adoration 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Daily Recitation Of The Rosary: 8:30 A.M.
EVANGELIZATION
If you know of any Catholic, who is not attending Church or
receiving the Sacraments and desires help in returning, please call
or refer them to one of the priests at 718-886-0201. All
information is confidential.
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Please Come Celebrate
Joseph Freda’s Ordination
As a Permanent Deacon
Mass Of Thanksgiving
Sunday, May 28, 2017
At 12 o’clock noon
Church of Saint Mel
26-15 154th Street
Flushing, NY 11354
Luncheon to immediately follow
In Father O’Malley Hall
Please RSVP – At the Rectory
Name(s): _________________________________________________________
# Attending – Adults_________________ Children________________
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Sanctuary Candle
April 23, 2017
SAT.
5:00
SUN.
7:30
9:00
4/22
Mildred Papa
4/23
Thomas Snee
Giuseppa & Vito Deciamti
Paul Warhola
Carmela Emmuele
Ben Colandro
People of the Parish
10:30 Giovanni Angela Messina
12:00 Francesco Caterina & Pietro Del Vecchio
MON.
4/24
7:00 Maria Rosa Pugliese
9:00 Easter Novena
TUES. 4/25
7:00 Easter Novena
9:00 Frank Rappa
WED.
4/26
7:00 Alex Fazzi
9:00 Easter Novena
THURS. 4/27
7:00 Dumica & Marko Simicic
9:00 Fred Inzerillo
FRI.
4/28
7:00 Renato Ljubicic
9:00 Living & Deceased members of the Mooney &
Mordhorst Families
SAT.
4/29
7:00 Rose, Joseph, & Sr. Kathleen Cox
5:00 Thomas Roth
SUN.
4/30
7:30 People of the Parish
9:00 Antonio, Angela & Salvatore Martelli
Maddalena & Vincenzo Pecora
Camillo Martelli
Ben Colandro
Dolores Poverelli
10:30 Msgr. Antocic
12:00 George Bitsko
This week the Sanctuary Candle is
donated in Memory of Madeleine
Chicavich. Love you Angel.
In your prayers...
Father of goodness and love, hear our
prayers for the sick members of our
community and for all who are in need.
Amen.
We pray for all those who are sick, especially:
Joseph D’Angelo, Rolando Chico, Joelle Lehocky, Diane
Roberto, Rose Robinson, Ester Batara, Jesus Batara, Ann
Gorga, Angela Isernia, Joan Buzzi, Charles Fauci, Lisa
Sperrazza, Kaitlin Lam, and Kathy Allen
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace. Amen.
Altar Bread and Wine
Please pray for the deceased members of our parish
family who recently died.
This week the Altar Bread and
Wine are donated in Memory of The
Deceased Members of the Fliam &
Magagna Families. From Mr. & Mrs.
Paul Magagna & Family
We pray for all members of the Military and their
families.
Altar Candle
This week the Altar Candles are
donated in Loving Memory of Alex
Fazzi by Mom, Dad, Sister, and
Family.
Lord hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us. Bless them
and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need. Amen.
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St. Mel Rosary Altar Society
Alleluia! Alleluia! He has risen as he said.
Blessings to all who celebrated our glorious
Easter holiday!
We had a fantastic turn out for our March
meeting. Sr. Ave Maria Clarke from Heart
to Heart Ministry was our guest. She lead a
beautiful prayerful meditation and shared
many stories from the work that she does
with special needs and battered women. She
is always uplifting and we are grateful that
she has time to visit us here at St. Mel’s.
You may contact Sr. Ave Clark at:
Heart to Heart Ministry
209-34 45th Drive
Bayside, New York 11361
Donations are always welcome as are
volunteer work. Please contact her directly
if you can help her ministry in any way.
Our upcoming meeting will be conducted
on Monday, May 8. This is the SECOND
MONDAY of the month instead of our
traditional first Monday. We will be hosting
a “Baby Shower” for Bridge to Life. We
host this baby shower each year in support
of unwed mothers and their babies. You do
not have to come to the meeting to donate a
gift. You can drop it off at the rector as
well. It is truly a memorable evening.
Please join us.
Thank you for your continued support.
Ann, Cathy, Maria, Lisa, & Joyce
COME IN AND PRAY
Our Church is open each day
for private prayer until 3:00 pm.
We encourage you to stop by
for a quiet prayer, light a
candle, or just spend time with
our Lord in the Blessed
Sacrament
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS
Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament
following the 9:00 AM Mass
Visits to the Blessed Sacrament
all day on First Friday
Adoration Society Prayers at
2:30pm
Benediction at 3:30 pm
St. Mel Rosary Altar Society
2017 Calendar
May 8 - “Bridge To Life Baby Shower”
June 8 - Communion Dinner & Mass
EASTER PLANTS
The Easter plants decorating the
exterior of the church are donated
in
Loving Memory of
Frank Colucci and Eugene Colucci
by the Mecir Family.
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Baby Shower!
The parents and children in grades 5-8 threw Mrs. Tinari a baby shower. They gave her gifts
for her baby boy who will be arriving soon. Mrs. Tinari was very thankful for all the wonderful items and for the overwhelming generosity of the St. Mel’s families. Thank you to everyone who helped, and we wish Mrs. Tinari and her family God’s blessings as they bring new
life into the world.
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OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION
RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITATION OF ADULTS
This is a process, which provides preparation for adults who seek full
initiation into the Catholic Church through the reception of the
Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. This process is
also adapted for older children who seek full initiation into the Church
and is sometimes referred to as The Rite of Christian Initiation of
Children (RCIC).
The RCIA process also provides for:
A) The preparation of baptized Catholics who wish to complete their initiation into the
Church through the reception of the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
B) The preparation of validly baptized Christians from other traditions, who wish to be
brought into Full Communion in the Catholic Church.
If you are interested in joining this special journey of faith, contact the Office of Faith Formation at (718) 4619840-Office of Faith Formation or [email protected].
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Classes are on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm for 1st - 5th graders,
and from 6:30 to 8:00 pm for 6th - 8th graders. There will be no classes on April 12 and 19.
Classes will resume after the Easter recess on Wednesday, April 26.
If you want to register your child for Religious Education classes on
Wednesdays, call the Office of Faith Formation at (718) 461-9840 or
contact the Office of Faith Formation at [email protected].
CHILDREN’S LITURGY & FAMILY MASS
Children’s Liturgy- Sundays at the 10:30 a.m. mass – April 9, 16, 23 and
30
Sixth Grade Family Mass: April 30th at 10:30 am Mass followed by light
refreshments in O’Malley Hall.
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Tuesday and/or Thursday Mornings
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$5.00 a Class…“Pay as you go”
(Located adjacent to Fr. O’Malley
Hall)
Please use 27th Avenue entrance.
Toddler Time separation program is
available on
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
or Tuesday, Thursday.
Please call Miss Lisa and Miss Pat for
more
information about Mommy & Me and
Toddler Time
at (718) 539-8211.
Join Fr. Sauer
A Diocesan Pilgrimage to
Fatima and Lourdes
Celebrating
th
The 100 Anniversary of the
Fatima Apparitions
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
Spiritual Director
August 30 – September 8, 2017
For a Brochure call
The Catholic Tour
1-855-564-1008 or
[email protected]
St. Mel’s
Italian American Association
Save The Date
Sunday, October 8, 2017
12:30 to 5:30 PM
Columbus Day Dinner Dance
Riccardo’s by the Bridge
$75 per person
Cenacles of Life
Empire Casino
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
$25pp PU: 9:15am
Call: Nancy (718) 886-2326
Edda (718) 747-5379
New Members are Welcome!
Come join us on any Monday...
Come & Pray the Cenacles with us during the Easter Season.
When: Every Wednesday at 11:00am before the
Blessed Sacrament
Where: St. Mel’s Church, Flushing, NY
Julia Chitos, Joint Parish Respect Life Committee
Pia Baldo, Coordinator (718) 359-6734
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Our next Bundle Saturday will take place on
July 22, 2017 from 9am to 12 noon in St. Mel’s
Parking Lot. Good used clothing is needed.
For each car, truck or van, running or not, The
Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to
our church $50/$100 per vehicle. Call SVDP at
718-491-2525.
Thank you!
Getaway Tours
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May 6 - A Spring Day at Mohonk Mountain House
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May 27 - A Harbor Cruise, A Delicious Luncheon,
and a Village Stroll in Plymouth MA
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September 6-16 - Alaska Scenic Cruise Tour
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Early RSVP a Must! Call Barbara
(718) 747-0941
The Bridge to Life is a crisis pregnancy center in
Queens that supplies thousands of families in the
NYC area with their necessary supplies. Bridge is
in need of the following items: cribs (no dropdown), pack and plays, strollers, car seats, and
clothing sizes 2t-8. We accept
gently used and new. Thank you and God Bless.
“God’s love does not distinguish between the infant
in the mother’s womb or the child or the youth or
the adult or the older person. In each one God sees
His image and likeness. Human life is a
manifestation of God and His glory.”
Pope Benedict XVI
Bereavement Support Groups
The stages of grief; bereavement after the loss of a
loved one
Sacred Heart Church, Bayside,
Tuesday of every month from
7:30 - 9:30pm.
Call
Sr. Kathleen Masterson at
(718) 224-5695.
and
St. Luke Bereavement Support Group
at St. Luke’s Pastoral Center
16-34 Clintonville St., Whitestone, NY 11357
Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM.
Please contact Sister Theresa Agliardi, RSM, (718) 7468531 for additional information or if you are interested in
participating.
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PHARMACY
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