The Influence of Our Fathers
An old story tells us about a man who asked three stone masons what they were doing. The first man said he was laying bricks. The second man described his work as building a wall. But it was the third man who explained genuine concern for his work. He said, “I am raising a great cathedral.”
Ask this same question to a group of fathers concerning their role in the family, and you would get many contrasting answers. One father might say, “I am supporting my family.”
Another father might see his role differently and say, “I am raising children.” One father sees his responsibility to put food on the table, while the other sees his responsibility as participating in the shaping of his child’s life.
Fathers have great power to shape the emotional, psychological and spiritual health of their children. A recent Reader’s Digest article called “Life without Father” shared some informing words on the lasting influence of a father on the lives of his children. The article explained, “In the early years more than two-thirds of all children prefer to play with their fathers. Playing with a father is very important in teaching children the importance of self-control. . . Children who roughhouse with their fathers quickly learn that biting, kicking and other forms of physical violence are not acceptable. . .
Several studies have found that a father’s presence is one of the determiners of girls’ proficiency in mathematics. An astonishing 26-year study found that the most important childhood factor in developing empathy was the father’s involvement in child care!”
Are you surprised that a father has such a powerful influence? God’s Word has told us of a father’s powerful influence long before our modern sociological psychological studies. “Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. . . ” (Psalm 127:4-5, NIV).
“When I was a boy in my father’s house, still tender, and an only child of my mother, he taught me and said, ‘Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live'” (Prov. 4:3-4, NIV).
The Scripture also gives a clear warning to fathers about misusing this power of influence on their children. “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” (Col. 3:21, NKJ).
The Lord has given fathers the power to make a tremendous impact on their children. Fathers can use their powerful influence to either build or destroy their child’s life. So
dads, are you merely putting food on the table or are you participating in the shaping of your child’s life?
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FESTIVAL PREPARATIONS
The Festival is fast approaching. We’ll begin setting up on Tuesday July 5th. No tools are required since we’ll only be moving stands and other festival equipment from the garage on W. 69th St.to the school yard. A good pair of work gloves is all you need to bring. If we begin by 9:00 AM with a good crew, it shouldn’t take more than 3-4 hours and it’s the only day we need to work that week. Actual set-up begins on July 11th at 9:00 AM and continue through Wednesday. If you are available any of these times we really need your help.
WEEKEND OF: July 2/3, 2016
Saturday, July 2, 2016
5:00 PM Lector: A. McElhone
Servers: Robert Rock/Jacob Freeman/ Dominic Bambino
Sunday, July 3, 2016
8:00 AM Lector: J. Sfiscko
Servers: Dylan Bastian & Logan Bastian
10:00 AM Lector: M. Sweeney & H. Neubert
Servers: Joseph Grazianni
11:30 AM Lector: A. Castillo & G. Medina
Servers: Julio Paez / Mario De Leva / Joseph Ford / Miguel Jacobo
5:00 PM Lector: M. Palcisko
Servers: Adrian Lozada / Alexander Lozada / Cole Alletto
COLLECTIONS
This week’s collections: $ 3,629. Thank you for your generosity and support throughout the year!
LET US PRAY: Please remember the soul of all the deceased Veterans and the faithful departed. We also pray for all those who are ill:
Gianna Andolina, Carmen Beltrante, Sean Barker, John Bender, Sr. Maria Benedict, Vicki Bueno, Nick Carlozzi, Dorothy Ciocca, Giuseppe Cirianni, Mike Comodeca, Maria Costanzo, Fannie Costanzo, Francis Costanzo, Charlie Curly, Judith Cullen, Mary Cullen, Catherine De Leva, Rose Di Massa, Anthony De Polo, Mark Di Donato, Benny D onofrio, Maria D’OnofrioGiuseppa Di Stefano, John Drabek, Mary Fogliano, Justina De La Garza, Judith Gillen, Chester Glica, Martin J. Glica, Angela Isabella, Cindy Jontony, Fr.Jerome P. Laubacker, O. de M. , Michael Laughman, John Mazzarella, Louise McGiboney, Ann Mulgrew, Tom O’Donnell, Joseph Parente, Josephine Parente, Jeannine Rini ,Elizabeta Romano, Beverly Rodriguez, Mark Rudolph, Anthony Ruggiero, Rosa Ruggiero, Tonia Sauro, Betty Scaia, Teri Schmultz, Mary Shofariu, Anton Smuk, Angeline Stacer, Ellen Sweeney, Diane Viccarone, Kassidee Viccarone, Nicole Viccarone, Tony Viccaro, Michael Weiskittel, & Richard Weiskitte
“Divine Mercy Chaplet”
For the “Jubilee Year of Mercy,” we will be having every Sunday at 3:00 PM the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Benediction. Please join us for this special “Jubilee Year of Mercy”.
Pilgrim Statue
The Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be with us at OLMC on Thursday July 14th, 2016. There will be a Special Mass at 6:00 PM, Procession with the statue, and the enrollment of the Scapular.
ALL ARE WELCOME !
Courtesies
We ask everyone to “Please turn off your cell phones and paging devices,” while in Church, as a courtesy to everyone in the House of our Lord.
Readings for the Week of July 3, 2016
SUNDAY: Is. 66:10-14c/Gal. 6:14-18/Lk. 10:1-12
MONDAY: Hos. 2:16,17b-18,21-22 / Mt. 9:18-26
TUESDAY: Hos. 8:4-7,11-13/ Mt. 9:32-38
WEDNESDAY: Hos. 10:1-3,7-8,12/ Mt. 10:1-7
THURSDAY: Hos. 11:1-4,8c-9/ Mt. 10:7-15
FRIDAY: Hos. 14:2-10/ Mt. 10: 16-23
SATURDAY: Is. 6:1-8 / Mt. 10:24-33
NEXT SUNDAY: Dt. 30:10-14 /Col. 1:1520/ Lk. 10:25-37
Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
On Sunday July 17th there will be no Italian Mass at the 11:30AM Mass will be in bilingual. The Main celebrant will be Abbott Gary Hoover, O.S.B. from the Benedictine Abbey. Immediately after the Mass we will go right into our procession in honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. After the procession through the streets, we will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Eucharistic Adoration
The Holy Eucharist is exposed from 3:00PM to 5:45PM, every Thursday, with Benediction. Come and spend some time with Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament.
Rosary and Vespers
Rosary and Vespers are prayed in common every week in the Church at 5:15 pm. All are welcome to
FESTIVAL AD BOOK—2016
We have began to prepare our festival Ad book for our 90th Anniversary. This is an excellent opportunity for you to gain visibility for your business.
Thank you for joining in the efforts of all who are working to make our “90th” Festival a celebration and success. The prices for the ads are from $50 dollars to $ 200 dollars.
FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS
By now every registered parishioner has received ($50.00) of raffle tickets for our 90th Annual Italian Festival. We ask if you did not received your tickets or if you are not a parishioner and would like to help us, please see one of the Friars for tickets. We appreciate every ones help in making our raffle a success! Please return your ticket stubs to the Rectory or in the collection basket. Remember for every $50. of tickets you sell, you have 4 chances to win $250. dollars.
VACATION PLANNING / ATTENDING MASS
The vacation season has began. Families who want to make sure they can attend Mass wherever they’re visiting and encouraged to check out a very helpful website: www.masstimes.org It lists Sunday and daily Mass Schedules for parishes throughout the United States and Canada. It also gives directions.
SAVE THE DATE
July 13th -17th, 2016* 90th Italian Festival
FESTIVAL WORKERS !!!
We are in need of Festival workers for our annual celebration ! If you have not worked the Festival in the past. Please sign up to help in the vestibule in front of the Church. We truly appreciate everyone’s help and participation on our Major FundRaisers.
Festival “2016”
Wednesday July 13th 6:00 —10:00 PM
Thursday July 14th 6:00—10:00 PM
Friday July 15th 6:00—12:00 PM
Saturday July 16th 5:00—12:00 PM
Sunday July 17th 2:00—12:00 PM
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, July 2,2016 * First Saturday
6:30 AM + Dolores Kasprzak by Godchild Br. Martin Joseph
5:00 PM + Rev. Mother Mary Angelica, P.C.P.A . by Ray & Fran Lavalle
Sunday, July 3, 2016 * 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM + Maria & Vincenzo Ruggiero by Blaske Family
10:00AM + Salvatore Fazio & Angelo Tieri by Antonio and Concettina Fazio
11:30 AM+ Jean Lavalle by James Craciun
5:00 PM + Concetta D’Onofrio by Family
MONDAY, July 4, 2016 * Independence Day
6:30 AM + Virginia, Anthony Mazarella & Angela MazzarElla-Krulik by Robert Mazzarella
6:00 PM + R ev. Mother Mary Angelica, P.C.P.A . by M/M
Pierre Boryczewski and Family
TUESDAY, July 5, 2016 * Weekday
6:30 AM + Lloyd Abers by Nell Albers
6:00 PM + Pat DiBello by Fran D’Onofrio
WEDNESDAY, July 6, 2016 * St. Maria Goretti
6:30 AM * Devotees of St. Maria Goretti by Rose & Tony Ruggiero
6:00 PM * n thanksgiving /Poor souls in Purgatory by Jeannine Rini
THURSDAY, July 7, 2016 * Weekday
6:30 AM + George & Angeline Cochick by Cochick Family
6:00 PM + Carmela & Joseph Bellflower by Phyllis Lavalle
FRIDAY, July 8, 2016 * Weekday
6:30 AM +Deceased Mercedarians by Family
6:00 PM + Santo Di Nardo by Elena
Saturday, July 9, 2016 * Most Holy Redeemer, Feast
6:30 AM + Mary & Charles Holder by Mary Holder
5:00 PM +Sandy Bender by husband John
Sunday, July 10, 2016 * 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM + Rosemarie Russo by Ralph & Sheila Russo
10:00AM + Nino Di Stefano by Famiglia
11:30 AM * Living and Deceased of the Religious of Mount
Carmel: Past and Present by M/M Martin Di Leo
5:00 PM + Pete Raffa by Raffa Famiglia
SPREAD THE WORD
Only 10 days until our 90th Annual Italian Festival !!!
St. Maria
Goretti
July 6
Weekly Schedule
Sunday, July 3, 2016* 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00 PM *Door opens at Pope St. John XXIII
6:00 PM * Bingo starts
Monday, July 4, 2016* Independence Day
10:30 AM * N.A. Meeting in Fr. Marino Hall
5:15 PM * Evening Prayer/ Recitation of the Rosary And Litany
6:00 PM M ass and M iraculous Novena
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 * Weekday
5:15 PM * Evening Prayer/ Recitation of the Rosary And Litany
6:30 PM Festival set-up Team
8:00 PM * AA Meeting in Cafeteria
Wednesday, July 6,2016 * St. Maria Goretti
5:15PM* Evening Prayer/ Recitation of the Rosary And Litany
6:00 PM * M ass and Novena to Our Lady of Mercy
Thursday, July 7, 2016 * Weekday
7:00 PM * Choir Practice in Church, use side door in Garden area.
7:00 PM * Scout Leader Meeting in Fr. Marino Hall
8:00 PM * AA Meeting in Cafeteria
Friday, July 8, 2016 * Weekday
Saturday, July 9, 2016 * Feast , Most Holy Redeemer
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM * Confession
Sunday, July 10, 2016 * 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:00 PM * Doors open at Pope St. John XXIII
6:00 PM * Bingo games start
Church, Cry Room
We have just completed re-modeling our children’s
Cry Room in the Church. Please make good use of it for your
children, when you need it. Thanks.
School Registration
School registration is now in progress at OLMC School for next year(2016-17). We are registering all grades from PreK-3 through 8th grade. Please, call the school at 216281-7146 for an appointment. Spread the word to all your friends and family. Your child deserves it.
CHURCH PROJECT
Re-coating the Parking Lot
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