December 20th, 2020 4th Sunday of Advent 4 Domingo de Adviento
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December 20th, 2020 4th Sunday of Advent 4 Domingo de Adviento
Please remember those on our sick list in
your prayers: Michael Anobile, Lottie
Wojciechowicz, Maria Petrona Paiz Turcios,
Catherine McClung, Valerie Bruno, Martha
Banfield, Allen Ryczek, Levieva Svetiana, Molly
Saturday, December 19: Tyburczy, John Tyburczy, Julissa Garcia, Caro-
5:30 + Patrick & Etta Gannon by Children lyn Lattanzio, Joan Dobkin, Laurie Rueckheim,
Judith Ballaster, Steve Belus, Janice L. Whelan,
Sunday, December 20: James Cunniff, Donald Buddenhagen, Matthew
9:30 + Eternal repose of the soul of Tomas Colasanti, Joseph Anthony D’Avino, Laura Bor-
Denicia Montiel by Arturo Denicia ruso, Amy Pisarki, John Slattery, Josep Lauron,
11:00 + (Spanish) Marisol Palma by Hijo, Patricia Riordan, Carmelo Reyes, Marylou
Armando Ryan, Patricia Taranovich, Eugene Stone-
12:30 + Rev. Dagoberto Noguera by The breaker, Zofia Orlowska, Mary Sanz, Robert
Coughlan Family Keenan, Ryan Marshall, Anne Marie Stampf,
Edward Pertell, Genowefa Biernaca, Elizabeth
Reconciliation Monday, December 21: Malenik, Kataryna Gierczynska, Caitlyn Geer,
9:30 + Zofia Konrad by Daughter, Josefa James Buddenhagen, Bill Wisniewski, Gary
Konrad Normandia, Brian Francis Campion, Gemma
Ferrara, Frank Sarlie, Peggy Mae, Edwin Soto,
Tuesday, December 22: Lawrence O’Donnell, Julia Silva, Theresa
9:30 + Vincent Mack Jr. by Daughter, Tracy Good, Mary Knapp, Elizabeth “Betty” Gifford,
Mack Baby Jozef Ban, Oliver Jayme Lopez, Carol
Wood, Mary Barreta, Eric V. Clare.
Wednesday, December 23:
9:30 + Dorothy Gerace by Wilfredo & Karen
Nieves Bread & Wine
Thursday, December 24: (Christmas Eve) The bread and wine at all the Masses from
9:30 + Rozalia & Yozef Sleidy by Stacey & December 20th to December 26th will be
Teddy Pajak in memory of Patrick & Etta Gannon by
5:30 + Deceased members of the Sheehan & Children.
Darragh Family by Virginia Sheehan
9:00 (Spanish) FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE
PARISH
Friday, December 25: (Nativity of the Lord)
9:30 + Christmas Mass Remembrance
12:30 + Christmas Mass Remembrance
Saturday, December 26: Advent Reconcilation Monday
9:30 The Krudysz Family (In Thanksgiving)
by Krystyna Krudysz On Monday, December 21, 2020, our parish will
5:30 + Ana Vega By Evelyn Fabucci be offering the Sacrament of Reconciliation
from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM in preparation for the
Sunday, December 27: great Feast of the Lord’s Nativity.
9:30 + Helen Patricia Wall by Sister, Joan
Walsh From 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, the Sacrament of
11:00 + (Spanish) Blanca Inés Muñoz by Reconciliation will be in Spanish.
Familia
12:30 + Purgatorial SocietyA Message from Fr. Sebastian’s Desk:
The Beauty of Christmas Night
Christmas is here. It is a day we all have been looking forward to. It is the day of redemption
coming through the incarnation of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, which the universe was
looking forward. But the night Jesus was born was just like any other for most of the world.
Except for the shepherds in the outskirts of Bethlehem, it was a night as usual. For them, it
was a real celestial night filled with angelic music and an annunciation like that of Blessed
Virgin Mary; in the case of shepherds, the annunciation was, “Glory to God in the highest, and
on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased” (Lk. 2:14).
The visit of the angel to Mary reminds us of the visit of God to different women of the Old
Testament: Sarah, mother of Isaac (Gen 18: 9-15), Anne, mother of Samuel (1 Sam 1: 9-18),
the mother of Samson (Judg 13: 2-5), etc. All of them announced the birth of a son with an
important mission in God’s plan. The miracle of John the Baptist’s is given to Mary as a sign
and Mary submits herself to the Will of God.
The angel’s greeting: “Rejoice, you who enjoy God’s favor, the Lord is with you!” is familiar
and similar to the words said also to Moses (Ex 3: 12), to Jeremiah (Jer 1: 8), to Gideon (Judg
6: 12) and to others with an important mission in God’s plan. Although very practical, she
comes out of the initial shock and wants to understand. The angel answers: “Do not be
afraid!” Just as it happened in the visit of the angel to Zechariah, the first greeting of God is
always: “Do not be afraid!”
That message is ringing in our ears today as well. Mary is aware of the mission which she is
about to receive, and its implications for her. The angel explains that the Holy Spirit, present
in God’s Word since the creation (Gen 1: 2), is able to realize things which seem impossible.
This is why the Holy One who will be born of Mary will be called Son of God. And the angel
reassures: “Nothing is impossible for God.” Mary yields
before the message of God when she realizes that it is from God: “Behold, I am the handmaid
of the Lord, may it be done to me according to your word. The mission of Jesus was to be a
servant of God, and to serve.
Wishing Everyone A Very Merry Christmas!
Fr. Sebastian Augustine, CMI
AdministratorSpiritual Communion Prayer
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally,
Come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
And unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
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Oración para la Comunión Espiritual
Dios mío, creo que estás presente en el Santísimo Sacramento.
Te amo por encima de todas las cosas y deseo recibirte en mi alma.
Ya que en este momento no puedo recibirte sacramentalmente,
Ven al menos espiritualmente a mi corazón.
Te abrazo como si ya estuvieras allí.
Y unirme totalmente a ti.
Nunca permitas que me separen de ti.
Amén.St. Anthony & St. Alphonsus Church Guidelines for Attending Mass Post-COVID-19
Daily Mass: Monday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. (English)
Friday, Mass at 7:30 p.m. (Spanish)
Saturday, Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. (English)
Sunday Mass: 9:30 a.m. (English), 11:00 a.m. (Spanish), 12:30 p.m. (English)
Please make sure to read before attending Mass and follow the instructions below:
• Please make sure to wear your mask properly when you attend Mass.
• Alternative pews will be closed, please see the signs before you take your seat.
• There will be no entrance procession or recessional procession.
• We will not have any ALTAR server for the time being.
• No missal, hymns or worship aids will be available. There will be NO Holy water
in the font.
• We will have a lector seated in the first pew that will come forward for the readings.
• There will be neither exchange of peace nor holding of hands during the Lord’s Prayer.
• Communion will be distributed ONLY by the priest at daily Mass.
• To receive the Holy Communion there will be an orderly fashion, lining up pew by pew
guided by ushers.
• Please do not pull down your mask uncovering your nose and mouth when you receive the
Holy Communion. Lift your mask up from the bottom (near your chin) to uncover only your
mouth.
• Please keep 6 feet distance at all times, especially when you line up to receive the Holy
Communion.
• The bishop has requested that the Eucharist be received by HAND. There will be no precious
blood offered.
Weekend Mass Guidelines: Please make sure you follow the above directives when you
attend Mass.
• We will have the organist and a cantor to lead our music. THERE WILL BE NO CHOIR.
• There will be two Eucharistic Ministers to distribute the Holy Communion besides the
priest.
• The Eucharistic Ministers will not wear gloves, but THEY MUST wear a mask.
• The church is open daily, Monday - Sunday from 8 AM till 12 PM for private prayer
only.Un Mensaje del Padre Sebastian:
La Belleza de la Noche de Navidad
La Navidad está aquí. Es un día que todos hemos estado esperando. Es el día de la redención
que viene a través de la encarnación de Jesucristo, el Hijo de Dios, que el universo estaba
mirando hacia adelante. Pero la noche en que Jesús nació fue como cualquier otra para la
mayor parte del mundo. Excepto por los pastores en las afueras de Belén, fue una noche como
de costumbre. Para ellos, fue una verdadera noche celestial llena de música angelical y una
anunciación como la de la Santísima Virgen María; en el caso de los pastores, la anunciación
fue: "Gloria a Dios en lo más alto, y en la tierra paz entre los hombres con los que está
complacido" (Lc 2, 14).
La visita del ángel a María nos recuerda la visita de Dios a diferentes mujeres del Antiguo
Testamento: Sara, madre de Isaac (Gn 18, 9-15), Ana, madre de Samuel (1 Sam 1: 9-18),
madre de Sansón (Jueces 13:2-5), etc. Todos ellos anunciaron el nacimiento de un hijo con una
misión importante en el plan de Dios. El milagro de Juan el Bautista se da a María como signo
y María se somete a la Voluntad de Dios.
El saludo del ángel: "¡Alegraos, vosotros que disfrutáis del favor de Dios, el Señor está con
vosotros!" es familiar y similar a las palabras que también se dicen a Moisés (Ex 3: 12), a
Jeremías (Jer 1, 8), a Gedeón (Juez 6:12) y a otras personas con una importante misión en el
plan de Dios. Aunque es muy práctica, sale del shock inicial y quiere entender. El ángel
responde: "¡No tengas miedo!" Así como sucedió en la visita del ángel a Zacarías, el primer
saludo de Dios siempre es: "¡No tengas miedo!" Ese mensaje también nos está sonando hoy
en día. María es consciente de la misión que está a punto de recibir, y de sus implicaciones pa-
ra ella. El ángel explica que el Espíritu Santo, presente en la Palabra de Dios desde la creación
(Gn 1, 2), es capaz de darse cuenta de cosas que parecen imposibles. Por eso el Santo que
nacerá de María será llamado Hijo de Dios. Y el ángel le tranquiliza: "Nada es imposible para
Dios." María cede ante el mensaje de Dios cuando se da cuenta de que es de Dios: "He aquí,
yo soy la sierva del Señor, que se me haga de acuerdo con tu palabra. La misión de Jesús era
ser un siervo de Dios y servir.
¡Deseándoles A Todos Una Feliz Navidad!
Padre Sebastian Augustine, CMI
AdministradorChristmas Prayer
Loving Father, help us remember the
birth of Jesus, that we may share in the
song of the angels, the gladness of the
shepherds, and the worship of the wise
men.
Close the door of hate and open the
door of love all over the world. Let
kindness come with every gift and good
desires with every greeting. Deliver us
from evil by the blessing which Christ
brings, and teach us to be merry with
Thursday, December 24th clear hearts.
9:30 AM May the Christmas morning make us
5:30 PM happy to be thy children, and the
and 9:00 PM (Spanish) Christmas evening bring us to our beds
with grateful thoughts, forgiving and
Friday, December 25th forgiven, for Jesus’ sake.
9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Amen
Christmas Carol
Thursday, December 24th E-Giving Program
5:00 PM Parish households decide to use our
electronic giving program for a variety of
Thank You reasons. The most common reasons
are:
A warm thank you to all who helped with
the Christmas decorations! 1. Simplicity: No more searching for your
offertory envelopes. People are finding
Happy Birthday Sundays are simpler with e-giving – so
there’s more time to focus on Mass,
December 22: Jeremia Quintero prayers and God’s message that day.
2. Consistency: Those who have
switched to e-giving appreciate the fact
that they support our ministries even
when they are out of town or unable to
attend Mass.
Visit the parish website
The 2021 calendars are www.givecentral.org/location/761
available after Mass in the back of the or contact the Parish Office at
Church. 718-383-3339 to receive more
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