23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
 10:00 AM ~
Morning Mass – 8:30 AM
Altar Bread & Wine offered for the canonization of
Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta
September 4, 2016
Monday – Wednesday – Friday
St. Bonaventure
Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come.
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We have only today.
Let us begin. —Mother Teresa
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God’s Blessings for Successful Surgery for
Tuesday – Thursday
Lorraine Simpkins
St. Benedict the Moor
Req. Gabrielle Rolling
In Memory of ~
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The Daniels & James Family
Monday:
Labor Day
1 Cor 5:1-8/Ps 5:5-7, 12/Lk 6:6-11
Req. Gerald Daniels
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The McNamee Family
Req. Andrew McNamee
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Mabel Martel-Kinsler
Req. Julia Martel-Smith
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Unborn Child & sister Naima
Req. M. Montour
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12 Noon ~
Altar Bread & Wine offered for the canonization of
Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta
 Prayers for Peace & Tolerance
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This Labor Day, we draw our attention to our sisters and
brothers who face twin crises—deep trials in both the world
of work and the state of the family. These challenging times
can pull us toward despair and all the many dangers that
come with it. Into this reality, the Church shares a word of
hope, directing hearts and minds to the dignity of each
human person and the sanctity of work itself, which is
given by God. She seeks to replace desperation and
isolation with human concern and true solidarity,
reaffirming the trust in a good and gracious God who
knows what we need before we ask him (Mt. 6:8). - USCCB
Tuesday:
1 Cor 6:1-11/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Lk 6:12-19
Wednesday:
1 Cor 7:25-31/Ps 45:11-12, 14-17/Lk 6:20-26
5:00 PM ~
Altar Bread & Wine offered for the canonization of
Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta
 Prayers for Peace & Tolerance
Thursday:
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary;
Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre (Cuba)
Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Ps 13:6/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23
Friday:
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, make Me Holy.
Body of Christ, Save Me.
Blood of Christ, Fill Me with Your Love.
Water from Christ’s Side, Wash Me.
Passion of Christ, Strengthen Me.
Good Jesus, Hear Me.
Within Your Wounds, Hide Me.
St. Peter Claver, Priest
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27/Ps 84:3-6, 12/Lk 6:39-42
Saturday:
1 Cor 10:14-22/Ps 116:12-13, 17-18/Lk 6:43-49
Next Sunday:
Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19/1
Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10
Never Let Me Be Parted From You.
From the Evil Enemy, Protect Me.
At the Hour of My Death, Call Me,
and tell Me to
At the end of the summer please consider donating
Come to You, That with Your Saints
children clothing & shoes for
I May Praise You Through All Eternity. Amen
St. Benedict the Moor Church in Jamaica, WI
Please wash and bag accordingly & put at entrance of
the church. Thank you
Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-6, 12-17/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/
Lk 14:25-33
"Anyone of you who does not renounce all his
possessions cannot be my disciple."
It's a modern misconception to think of Jesus as the
ultimate nice guy who only said things that
everybody loved to hear. Of course Jesus is the perfect
model of charity and compassion, but he also gave
some very challenging teachings. Today's Gospel is a
case in point. Not many people are thrilled by Christ's
lesson today that insists God MUST be first in our
lives. Few are those who love to hear this instruction
to renounce our beloved things as well as our beloved
relationships. But Jesus does not mince words. We are
to "hate" our "father and mother, wife and children,
brothers and sisters," and even our own life.
It's important to understand that the use of the word
"hate" here does not mean to despise anyone or treat
them unkindly. It means rather to prefer something-or someone--else, namely, God, to these important
relationships. Taken in the context of the Gospel as a
whole it is clear that Jesus is not advocating cruelty or
animosity. On the contrary, just a few weeks ago we
heard from Luke 10:27 as Jesus instructed us to love
our neighbors as ourselves. However, in putting God
first, inevitably something else must take second
place. It is a kind of hatred of family, self, and "stuff"
when we don't allow these things to become minigods in our lives. Instead, we keep God as God.
Our Sacrificial Giving
Reserve your Seat!!!!
We will be joining the Diocese on a
to our Parish
Miriam Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C.
 10:00 AM – 146 - $2,462.00
To the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Sale
Together let’s meet our weekly goal of $5,000.00
Immaculate Conception
Today After our Mass Celebrations
Saturday, October 29th
 12 Noon – 87 - $1,070.00
 5:00 PM – 30 - $222.00
To register for this Pilgrimage see
Please consider making your offering to our
Patrice Gibbs, Denise Francis & Kassandra Wilson
parish through our Electronic Funds Transfer
or call the office.
Cost for Pilgrimage Coach Transportation &
“Parish Pay”
Breakfast $65.00 Bring you own lunch
ParishPay is the easiest and most effective way to
give back to our community on a consistent and
supportive basis weekly or monthly.
Class
www.ParishPay.com  Diocese: Brooklyn 
Our Parish on page 3  Enroll to give!
Saturday, September 17 1:00 – 6:00 PM
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Thursday’s  7:00 PM
St. Bonaventure Grounds
Generation of Faith
For those who have pledged, Thank You!
Your faithfulness in fulfilling your pledges by
putting it in the collection basket, mailing directly or
Sponsored by Our Societies
St. Bonaventure Church Hall
Wear workout clothes, Yoga mat & bring towel
Please bring food to share!
$20.00 per month ● Ages 12 & Above!
2000 Hail Mary’s – Saturday, October 1
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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM lunch provided
The National Black Catholic Congress XII will be
held from July 6th – 9th, 2017 in Orlando, Florida at
the Hyatt Regency.
online payment at
www.cfbq.org/generations/payments
The Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns
Theme: “The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me: act just,
is appreciated.
Youth Iniative Team presents…
love goodness and walk humbly with your God.”
If you have not been part of the initiative, be sure to
What does this mean for us? It means not allowing a
family member to prevent us from practicing our faith
to the fullest, and also not putting our trust in gadgets
and gizmos. It means, instead, putting all our trust in
God, whatever the cost may be.
Liturgical Dance
speak to Father Gordon or fill out pledge cards
provided at entrance of the church.
 Saturday, October 1st – 8:30 AM
Family Pumpkin Picking Bright Water Farms $35.00
per person children under 1 yr. FREE
Making a onetime pledge of any amount welcomed.
Tickets includes: Admission & round trip
transportation *Bring extra money for Petting Zoo &
Pony Rides
FAITH FORMATION – Registration for our
Live the Liturgy –
Understanding God’s ways and intentions is very
program is Saturday, September 17 . Registration
difficult. We even have difficulty grasping the
website. Our program is open to all children from
complexities of human existence! We need God’s
ages 4 – 8th grade.
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forms have been mailed or download from our
Bus departs from St. Bonaventure
 Saturday, October 15th – 7:00 AM
R.C.I.A. - Adults & Teens (Rite of Christian Initiation)
Price includes Breakfast, Transportation, Lunch,
we seek God’s wisdom and guidance, are we really
If you or perhaps someone you know, is in need of
Admission into Park - Mass & Breakfast before
prepared to pay the possible price of discipleship?
completing Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation
departure from St. Bonaventure
Making a choice to follow the Lord requires much
& Eucharist) or interested in becoming a Catholic
Please see Youth Leaders or Ms. Angela
preparation and assessment.
please speak to Father, Deacon, Debra, Carolyn or
Angela. Classes begin in Sunday, October 16
fare, hotel, transfers, two (2) day Disney Park entrance,
one (1) day “Holy Land Experience” and three (3) days at
the Congress July 3rd – 9th
for $1,366.00 Info: Elreta 718-774-3806 or
Bove Travel 718-680-5600
Please support The Ministry of Music –
to walk straight on the path of discipleship. Even as
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of Brooklyn have prepared a package that includes Air
Please see Youth Leaders or Ms. Angela
Six Flags – FRIGHT FEST - $85.00
wisdom and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in order
The Vicariate of Black Catholic Concern and the Diocese
 Saturday, October 22 - Family Day of Prayer
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Fundraiser for three (3) Quilts in different sizes.
Donation for raffles $1.00 – 6 for $5.00
Drawing held November 19th
OPEN HOUSE for Boy & Girl Scouts will take place
on Saturday, October 1st from 10AM - 3PM at Sacred
Heart Academy Gym 221st St. Between 115th Ave &
115th Rd. for info call Kelvin Willis 516-978-7947 or
[email protected]