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PASTORAL STAFFRev. Joseph G. Fonti, S.T.L., PastorRev. Italo Barozzi, In Residence
Msgr. Kevin B. Noone, In ResidenceDeacon Joseph A. Freda
SCHEDULE OF MASSESSaturday - 9:00 A.M., 5:00 P.M. (Vigil)Sunday - 7:30 A.M., 9:00 A.M. (Italian),
10:30 A.M., 12:00 P.M.
WEEKDAY MASSESSeptember - June
Monday - Friday: 7:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M.July - Labor Day
Monday - Friday: 8:00 A.M.
CONFESSIONSaturday 11:00 - 12:00 P.M.
and by appointment at the Rectory.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER@ ST. MEL’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY154-24 26th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 539-8211 Fax (718) 539-6563www.stmelsacademy.org
Advisor: Mr. Richie Diaz, M.A., M.S.Ed.Principal: Mrs. Amy Barron, M.A., M.S.Ed.
DIRECTOR OF MUSICRudolph Albert
FAITH FORMATIONCO-DIRECTORS
Paula Migliore - Denise DeRosaFaith Formation Office - (718) 461-9840
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BAPTISMSCall the Rectory Office for information at least one monthin advance.
MARRIAGESCall the Rectory Office for information and appointmentwith a priest at least six months prior to the date you wish.
NEW PARISHIONERSWe are always happy to welcome new parishioners intothe family of St. Mel. Stop in at the Rectory to register, askquestions and meet the priests who gladly serve you.
PASTORAL CARE TO THE HOMEBOUNDWe are concerned about parishioners who arehomebound and would like to receive the Eucharist, theSacrament of Reconciliation or the Anointing of the Sick.If you are homebound, or if you know someone who isunable to come to Mass - please do not hesitate to contactthe Rectory -718-886-0201. Visits will be happilyarranged for you.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENAEach 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.
EVANGELIZATIONIf you know of any Catholic, who is not attending Churchor 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.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Emergencies any time.
Sunday, July 4, 2021
“Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!” These iconic words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr came to mind as I thought about today’s celebration of our National Independence and the freedoms that have been restored to us now that the threats of the pandemic have subsided. The latest directive from the Office of the Bishop of Brooklyn lifts not only the capacity limits in churches; but also, social distancing and the wearing of masks! The CDC though recommends that the unvaccinated should continue wearing a mask. Of course, those who are vaccinated can choose to wear a mask in church. The diocese has stipulated that priests, deacons, and Extraordinary Ministers should continue to sanitize their hands and wear masks when distributing Holy Communion. Those who desire to receive Holy Communion on their tongue must also remain at the end of the Communion line.
The saying rings true: “you never know the value of something until you lose it.” Valuing the precious gift of life from the moment of conception until natural death has been and continues to be our Creed. These past arduous and painful months have restricted freedoms, but they have also threatened/taken lives. We continue to pray for those who suffer the loss of a loved one during the pandemic. Let us also renew our efforts as a parish to be an authentic community of believers. May we always respect and care for one another as brothers and sisters, as friends of Jesus Christ, in all times and seasons. Freedom always comes at a price. For the birth of our Nation, the price was the spilt blood of many souls. May the happiness of our Pre-K students below, move us to appreciate more than ever the gift of our freedom. Firmly rooted in unity, we celebrate our diversity under God whose providence provides for us and encourages us to love one another. God Bless America! - Father Fonti
Mass Intention July 4, 2021
SAT 7/3
5:00 The Verlezza Family
SUN 7/4
7:30 Robert Ramaglia
9:00 Orazio Bruni
Maria & Antonio Pirraglia
Ronald Sircusca
Domenico & Carmina DiPietrantonio
Mary Cunningham
The People of The Parish
10:30 Teresa & Giuseppe Matrullo
12:00 Vera Taheny
MON 7/5
8:00 James F. Fleming & James Farrell
TUES 7/6
8:00 Jenny, Mateo, Francesco, & Francesca Calabro & Baldo Family
WED. 7/7
8:00 Andrew Charles Giovanniello (12th Anniversary)
THURS. 7/8
8:00 Bobby Sitler
FRI. 7/9
8:00 Tony Mirkov (Wedding Anniversary)
SAT 7/10
9:00 Ferucio & Elio Bonata
Joseph Infantino
Emidio Riviello
Benny & Maria Rosa DiPietro
All The Souls in Purgatory
5:00 Giuseppe & Rosaria Candela
SUN 7/11
7:30 John & Bill Stiehl
9:00 Americo Chima & Carmelo Giardina
Antonio DiGirolamo
Antonio Laconca
Rev. Msgr. Charles Boccio
The People of The Parish
10:30 Maria Palma & Giuseppe Bonforte & Maria & Stefano Smolizza
12:00 Deceased Members of the Pancheri Family
Sanctuary Candles
This week the Sanctuary Candle is donated in Loving
Memory of:
James Fleming &
James Farrell
Newly Enrolled in the Purgatorial Society
June, 2021
Nora Sullivan Marie Martilie William Lillis
Mary Alice Sullivan
The Purgatorial Mass is offered on the First Friday of each month at 7:00am. Enrollment in the Purgatorial Society is for the period of one year.
Bread & Wine
This week the Bread and Wine are donated in Loving
Memory of:
Bobby Sitler Happy Birthday
Love, Mom & Dad
Altar Candles
This week the Altar Candles are donated in Loving
Memory of:
Tony Mirkov Wedding Anniversary
Given by, Lilly Mirkov
St. Vincent DePaul
Our next Bundle Saturday will take place on July 17th from 9am to 12 noon in the St. Mel’s Parking Lot. Clothing in good condition is needed. If you are considering selling your truck , car, or van the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church whether it is running or not— $50/$100 per vehicle. Call: 718-491-2525
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:
We pray for the recently deceased, especially,
Charlotte Cascio, Mary Spiteri
• Matt Z. • Lisa Sperazza • Susan Trezioso • Mike Scopa • Kathy Allen • Pasquale Cama • Kathleen Tansey • Angela Isernia • Nick Roberto • Pasqualina Lucciola • Julia Rollo • Francesca Cecile • Angelo Ragonese • Nick O’Donnell • Patricia O’Donnell • Kristian Mendez
• Brian Finn • Jennifer Russo • Roseann Orlando • Barbara Ann Luisi • Tom Sammel • Rosemary D’Angelo • Freda Cassini • Jacinta Carolan • Assunta Goldone • Kruno Pandzic • Carol Sturm • Giuseppe Lacata • Martha Catul • Cathy Molino • Dominick Fortino • RoseAnn Dell Apenna
Scan for the Readings Sunday, July 4, 2021
We encourage you to follow along with the readings.
Parish Goal: $84,065.00 Raised: $111,051.54 No. of Donors: 185
Thank you for your overwhelming response to support the Annual Catholic Appeal. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. All donations exceeding our parish goal come back to St. Mel’s.
PRO-LIFE CORNER
"…we are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the “culture of death” and the “culture of life”. We find ourselves not only “faced with” but necessarily “in the midst of” this conflict: we are all involved and we all share in it, with the inescapable responsibility of choosing to be unconditionally pro-life." - St. John Paul II
ALTAR SERVERS
We have received the “green light”… you can serve at the altar again!
Please call Father Fonti ASAP
to let him know of your availability.
We are also on the lookout for some New Recruits!
Boys & Girls from Grades 4th–8th who would like to serve at our weekly Sunday Masses, please contact Father
Fonti. High Schoolers welcomed too!
Requirements for All Servers:
Maintaining a seriousness and reverent disposition at the altar.
Loyalty and faithfulness to keeping assignments. Several sessions of training prior to installation.
Calling all Tablet Subscribers Help our school!
Will you be willing to renew your tablet subscription so we can get brand new iPads for every student in grades Kindergarten through 4th? Go to the school website: https://stmelsacademy.org/ scroll down and click “Tablet Subscription Fundraiser” to renew your subscription.
“One Nation under God, indivisi-ble, with liberty and justice for
all.”
Spiritual Journey
Guided by: Father Al Barozzi Church of St. Mel - Flushing
13 Days Pilgrimage To Southern Italy and Rome
September 5-17, 2021
Exploring: Puglia, Amalfi Coast, & Rome
Highlights: Enjoy La Dolce Vita with a relaxing trip to: San Giovanni Rotondo with Padre Pio, The Country Roads of Puglia,
Sorrento & The Amalfi Coast, with Capri & Pompeii, The Eternal City of Rome with a Papal Audience
For further information contact:
Magna Travel Service 60-82 Fresh Pond Road
Maspeth, NY 11378 Phone: 718-381-4500
Email: [email protected]
4 Star Hotels Breakfast/Dinner Daily Assistance throughout
Air & Tour Inclusive Rate
$3,599.00 Per Person in Double Room.
Single Room, Stopovers, & Insurance Additional
Relaxed No Rush First Class travel: 4 Nights in Puglia
3 Nights in Sorrento & 4 Nights in Rome
The Cenacles of Life
The Cenacles of Life are prayer groups that pray as the Blessed Mother and the Apostles prayed in the Upper Room, awaiting the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. They pray – as should all Catholics – to stop the
killing of the unborn, sick, and disabled. The goal of the Prayer Group: restore respect for the sanctity of life which has so frighteningly eroded in our country and world. Please come and pray with St. Mel’s Cenacle of Life: Thursdays @ 11:00 AM in the church
RACHEL’S HELPERS
A Post-Abortion Ministry for Women
Forgiven and Set Free is a program for women
who had an abortion and are seeking spiritual
healing. Sponsored by the Diocese of Brooklyn,
participants meet in small group settings.
For more information: 347-702-2352
No Fee & All Calls are Confidential.
Diocesan Pilgrimage Oberammergau
The Passion Play Visits to: Wurzburg,
Rothenburg, Regensburg, Passau, Salzburg, & Munich
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May 17 - 26, 2022 Bishop Octavio Cisneros
Spiritual Director
Rev. Frank Schwarz, Chaplain
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For a Brochure Call Peters Way Tours
516-605-1551 [email protected]
Facebook: St. Mel’s RC Church
Instagram: stmelsrcchurch
PARISH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
St. Luke Church
Meets every 1st Tuesday of every month. This group provides emotional assistance for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. For the safety of all attending, masks must be worn and social distancing protocol must be followed. If you are interested in participating in these meetings you must contact Sister Theresa at (718) 746-8531. Sister also offers individual Bereavement Counseling Sessions where needed. Please remember to pray for all who are grieving the loss of loved ones.
Stay Connected to St. Mel’s Church
Please sign up to Flocknote!
Go to http://stmelsrcchurch.flocknote.com or you can find the app, Flocknote This will bring you to the sign up page to enter your name, email address, and mobile phone number. You will be asked to verify your email or mobile number or both if given. Once you have your information verified you will be asked to create a password. Then you will just follow the directions on the site. Once all is complete you will be set up to receive updates from Fr. Fonti.
We are very thankful to those businesses that support our weekly bulletin by placing an ad. We ask that you patronize these local businesses. If you are interested in placing an advertise-ment in our weekly bulletin please call The Church Bulletin at 613-249-4994.
You don’t have to miss Mass when you travel this summer. Go to masstimes.org and search for Catholic churches by zip code to find a church near you.
Today or on your next visit to St. Mel’s visit the Resurrection Chapel to come to know the life and priestly ministry of the Servant of God, Bishop Francis Xavier Ford. A beautiful display has recently been added to the chapel. Brooklyn-born Bishop Ford served as a missionary in China for 34 years and died in a prison camp in 1952 after enduring torture and deprivation at the hands of the Communist government Both Msgr. Noone and I have been appointed to the diocesan committee preparing the necessary documents and testimonies for his Beatification and Canonization. Consider joining us by becoming a member of the Guild. Consult the bulletin for registration information. -Fr. Fonti
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