CHURCH OF THE ASCENSIONELMHURST, NEW YORK 11373

Rev. Jovito B. Carongay, Jr. - PastorRev. Kyrian C. Echekwu - Parochial Vicar

RECTORY86-13 55th AvenueTelephone: 718-335-2626FAX#: 718-335-4181Website Address:Email Address: ascensionrcchurch@gmail.com

RECTORY OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Mon. through Friday

Secretaria Bilingue disponible en Inglés y Español por el dia.MASS SCHEDULE• SUNDAYMASSES:• Saturday: 5:00 PM Vigil• Sunday: 8:30, 10:30 AM & 12 NoonLa misa en Español: 1:15 PM

• WEEKDAYMASSES:• Monday - Friday: 7:00, 9:00 AM• Saturday: 9:00 A.M.• HOLYDAY MASSES:• As announced in bulletinBAPTISMSEnglish Baptism: 2nd Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM.English Instruction: Wednesday prior to the Baptism at 7:30P.M. in the Rectory with pre-registration one month in advance ofclassLos Bautizos en Español: Por favor llame a La Rectoria.CONFESSIONSSaturday: 4:00 to 4:50 or by appointmentMARRIAGESPlease call the Rectory office for information and registration atleast 6 months prior to the date of marriage.DEVOTIONSMiraculous Medal Novena: Following the 9:00 AM Mass onMondayASCENSION PARISH CENTER86-37 53rd AvenueParish Center Tel: (718) 335-2626Fax Number: (718) 335-4181FAITH FORMATIONMaria Gallo, DREPlease contact Rectory (718) 335-2626

ext: 13Email ascensionfaithformation1@gmail.comMUSICPeter Roland, Director of Choir/Organist (718) 335-2626

April 29, 2018Fifth Sunday of Easter (B)

Acts 9:26–31; 1 Jn 3:18–24; Jn 15:1–8Jesus himself picked the image of the vine to describe

the reality of our being united to him and the Father. Andthis was not lost on early Christians. One of the first im-ages they used to mark their graves was the vine andbranches.

An amazing thing about a vine and its branches is thatyou canʼt tell the difference between them. Look at agrapevine and try to determine which is the branch andwhich is the vine or trunk. You canʼt, since it appears asone seamless reality. Jesus invites us to be so close tohim that we appear to be just like him—“other Christs,” asour name Christian suggests!

Second, the sap that springs from the vine, runs throughthe branches, and matures in the fruit is all the same. Thelife in Jesus and the life in us as Christians are the same.He has given us the same Spirit that animated him, theHoly Spirit.

This is why Jesus can guarantee that, if we remain inhim by listening to his word and following his Spirit, we willdefinitely bear much fruit. His word and Spirit cannot re-main sterile in us.

The most important result of being united to Jesus andbearing fruit is that not only will we be united to him in thislife, but this friendship will last for all eternity. Thatʼs whyearly Christians put vines on their tombs.

—Fr. Mark Haydu, LC© 2018 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in USA. Imprimatur: “In accordance with CIC 827, permissionto publish has been granted on August 2, 2017, by Most Rev. Mark S. Rivituso, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. Per-mission to publish is an indication that nothing contrary to Church teaching is contained in this work. It does not imply any en-dorsement of the opinions expressed in the publication; nor is any liability assumed by this permission.” No part of this workmay be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. Scripture texts in this work are taken fromNew American Bible,revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. AllRights Reserved.To order Liguori Sunday Bulletins, call 800-325-9521, or visit Liguori.org.

Please pray for the sick of our parish: Florence Madlambayan, James & Maryann League, Philomena O’Connor, Ann Pryor, Mauro & Ernesto Tan, Jose Panlilio Sr., Lucrecia Panlilio, George,

Sandra P. Carvajal, Julissa Martinez, Joenel Codotco, Consuelo, Gaspar Balsamo, Rosette Au-Yeung, Joel Rivera, Susana Tasayco, Carmen Moredo, Elisa Marquina, Maria Rubio, Joy Himalaloan, James Leung, Elie Fornilda, Clinton & Patricia Panday, John Mavrovick.

Please call the rectory, 718-335-2626, (or e-mail ascensionrc@aol.com) to notify us of any names that should remain or be added. The name(s) will remain on the Sick List for (4) weeks unless otherwise informed.

LAST WEEK’S CHURCH OFFERING

April 22, 2018

$5,533.50 - Collection

Thank you for your continued support of this Parish.

COLLECTION(S) APRIL / MAY April 29th -Catholic Home Missions

May 6th -Catholic Relief Services

May 10th -Ascension of the Lord

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

APRIL 29, 2018 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday April 28

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5:00 pm Anne & Anthony DeMinno, Margaret McKenna Sunday April 29th 8:30 am Eugene B. Barrins 10:30 am Marta Zuleta 12 Noon Tessie Ting San Diego (L) & Jacinto Co Ting (L) 1:15 pm Kevin Antonio Machuca Antonio Rodriguez (L) & Erika Fuentes (L) Monday April 30th– St. Pius V, Pope

7:00 am Sebastian Mare 9:00 am Kazzandra T. Colago (L) Tuesday May 1st - St. Joseph the Worker

7:00 am Margaret Greaney 9:00 am Rajen Gomes (L) & family Wednesday May 2nd

– St. Athanasius, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

7:00 am Abdallah Zammarieh 9:00 am Jorge Enrique Talero 7:00 pm Carmen Velasquez Thursday May 3rd

– Ss. Philip & James, Apostles

7:00 am Aurora Boliak (L) 9:00 am Michael Barrins Friday May 4th

– Easter Weekday

7:00 am Felicidad Tapere 9:00 am Tina Ngo (L) 7:00 pm Sanny Nemis (L) Edward Carbonell Saturday May 5th - Easter Weekday

9:00 am Purgatorial Society Edward Thelian Apolinario Moredo

Adoracion Luna Teresa Chanan Loreta Bravo Cervantes Flora Malabanan Baticulon

Teofista Leonardo Bernardino Wenceslao & Hilda Peña

Elisa Klee Amado Uy

Teresita Alcantara Fabio Olzina

Winifred Paul Jesus Florentino Alba

Jack Pryor Christopher Yerganinan

Isabel Ultra Basilisa Lim

Elmira Tanoy Rosemary Toriola

Mary Wieczkowski Francis Wieczkowski

Liberty Bramlett Dominic Okoro Edwin Aranilla Theresa Martucci Estela Canizares Alfredo & Remedios Sagarbarria Marylin Vinuya Isabel Sitchon

Bernardina Guintao Arnel Guintao

Jonathan Guintao Quirino Alcober Sr.

Carmen Novo America Piñeiro

Sara Uzcategui Christopher DeCastro

Amado Francisco Clara Wong

Santos Borbe Lauren Torres

Guillermo Pesantes Blum Dy Kim Pong & Elena Co Dy

Arsenio Alcantara Jr. Henry Co Ting

Diego Raymundo Sr. Jaime Kho Tieng

Esteban Guintao Sr. Francis Arthur Cancel

Marcelina Ira Amereufina Sacdal

Valerie Balsamo Joseph Tan Tiong Tick

Mary Ong Hun George Tan

Rosita Tan Theodora Tan

Linda Tan Be Lien Tan

Annie Tan Joseph McAndrew

- continued -

S A V E T H E D A T E

MAY CROWNING Wednesday, May 9th

7:00 p.m. Mass

Followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary

and Crowning

Triduum of Masses for the Blessed Virgin Mary:

May 10th, 11th and 12th at 7:00 p.m.

Purgatorial Society - continued -

Diego Raymundo Sr. Jaime Kho Tieng

Esteban Guintao Sr. Francis Arthur Cancel

Marcelina Ira Amereufina Sacdal

Valerie Balsamo Joseph Tan Tiong Tick

Mary Ong Hun George Tan

Rosita Tan Theodora Tan

Linda Tan Be Lien Tan

Annie Tan Joseph McAndrew

Margarita Chua Theodomira Cuyuca

Michael Johnson Eugene B. Barrins

Paul Echekwu Gerry Salvador

Mattie Stetina McDaniel Almanzar

Alex Yaya John McNaughton

Vicente Celis Cristy Lirio

Sofia Uy Dory Alialy Amadora

Susana Francisco Penette Bernardo-Gonzalez

Hilaria Rosal Calixtratro Duero Jr.

Ruben & Conrada Tomeldan Wenceslao Peña

Salome Farillas Niccolo Marshal Bautista

Rosa Canastra Romeo J. Castillo

Rogelio Dejano William Boetel

Jose C. Pidlaoan

2,000 HAIL MARY’S

Saturday, May 5, 2018

On Saturday, May 5, 2018 the 2,000 Hail

Mary’s will be meeting in the upper Church.

All are invited to attend this monthly devotion

to the Blessed Mother.

MEMORIALS April 29th– May 5th

Altar Bread and Wine has been donated in Loving Memory for: FRANCISCO PERUGORRIA (D)

Sanctuary Lamp will burn in Loving Memory for: DANIEL LINEHAN (D)

Altar Candles will burn in Loving Memory for: SUSANA TASAYCO (D)

Paschal Candle will burn in Loving Memory for:

DEVANEY & McBRIDE FAMILIES (D)

Requested by: Nora Devaney

Memorials are available, kindly contact Rectory Office.

ACTIVITIES/MEETINGS in the Lower Church Hall

Couples for Christ Sun. 04/29/18 2:00 p.m. L.C.

Zumba Mon. 04/30/18 7:00 p.m. L.C.

Spanish Prayer GroupTues. 05/01/18 7:00 p.m. L.C.

Zumba Wed. 05/02/18 7:00 p.m. L.C.

Spanish Choir Practice Wed. 05/02/18 8:00 p.m. L.C.

Rosary Making Min. Thurs. 05/03/18 6:30 p.m. L.C.

Diocesan Choir PracticeThurs. 05/03/18 8:00 p.m. L.C.

Zumba Fri. 05/04/18 6:30 p.m. L.C.

Encountered Couples Fri. 05/04/18 7:30 p.m. L.C.

Women’s Retreat Sat. 05/05/18 11:00 a.m. L.C.

Rosary Society Sun. 05/06/18 after 10:30 a.m. Mass

Couples for Christ Sun. 05/06/18 2:00 p.m. L.C.

2,000 Hail Mary’s will meet in the upper Church in May

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Every Wednesday there will be a Novena for Our Lady of Perpetual Help after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Every First Wednesday of the month there will be a 7:00 p.m. Mass in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

FIRST FRIDAY MAY 4 Vocations Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after 9:00 a.m. Mass.

DEVOTIONS TO: OUR LADY OF FATIMA THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS

THE BLACK NAZARENE First Friday, May 4, 2018 Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Eucharistic Celebration at 7:00 p.m.

2000 HAIL MARY’S

Lower Church Hall May 5, 2018. Every First Saturday of the Month at 8:00 a.m. followed by 9:00 a.m. Mass. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. 2000 Hail Mary’s will resume until 4:00 p.m.

(Month of May, meeting location upper Church.)

OUR LADY MARY MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACE

Second Saturday of the month, May 12, 2018. Recitation of the Holy Rosary immediately after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.

CEBUANO MASS Every First and Third Sunday of the month at 5:00 p.m.

May 6 and May 20

LITURGY OF THE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. The group gathers in the front pews on the Tabernacle side.

ASCENSION PARISH ROSARY SOCIETY

Next Meeting: May 6, 2018

The Rosary Society gathers at the 10:30 a.m.

Mass on the First Sunday of the month.

Meeting and fellowship in the lower Church

immediately following the Mass.

All ladies and men are welcome.

SPANISH PRAYER GROUP

Meet: Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Church.

All are invited.

GRUPO DE ORACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL Reunión: martes a las 7:00 p.m. en el sótano de la Iglesia.

Todos estan invitados.

READINGS FOR

Sixth Sunday of Easter

May 6, 2018

Acts The gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out

10:25-26, on the Gentiles also.

34-35, 44-48

Psalm “The Lord has revealed to the nations his

98 saving power.”

1 John God is love.

4:7-10

John No one has greater love than this: to lay

15:9-17 down one’s life for one’s friends.

LECTIO DIVINA

To enhance the knowledge, understanding, and prac-

tice of Lectio Divina. Praying of the day’s Gospel

and Centering Prayer will be the structure of each session. Meeting Dates 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month

Rectory Basement from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Due to vacation and Holiday schedule Lectio Divina

will not meet in May. They will resume June on 11th &

June 25th.

I have called you by name, you are mine” Isaiah 43:1

Is God calling you? Do you want to learn more about the Catholic Faith? Are you interested in becoming part of our Catholic family?

The RCIA Process (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process by which those interested in becoming a Roman Catholic Christian learn about our faith. Through interviews, classes and discussions, adults are prepared to accept the challenge of our baptism and encouraged to live the message and teachings of Jesus Christ. The RCIA process is also for those Catholics who have not been educated in our faith and have not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Communion.

If you, or some one you know is interested in determining if God is calling you to be part of our faith community, please contact the Rectory office at 718-335-2626 to set up an appointment with one of our Priests.

FAITH FORMATION

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Faith Formation Classes are held on Sundays

from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Parish

Center followed by the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The

classes run from September through May.

A new registration form MUST be completed for all present

students as well as new students to attend our program. Par-

ents must bring the following documents when registering:

-Baptism Certificate

-Birth Certificate if child/ren is not baptized;

-If a child attended Religious Education classes at another

parish a transfer letter is required.

For more information about registration of if you would be

interested in volunteering for the Faith Formation Program,

please contact Mrs. Maria Gallo, DRE at 718-335-2626 Ext.

13 or e-mail at ascensionfaithformation1@gmail.com. Reg-

istration is at the Rectory during office hours.

Para información en Español sobre Educación Religiosa

para niños o adultos favor de llamar a la

Oficina Parroquial al 718-335-2626

durante el horario de día.

FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR

April 29 - Class 8:30 a.m. –10:15 a.m.

followed by Mass 10:30a.m.-11:30 a.m

May 6 - Class 8:30 a.m. –10:15 a.m.

followed by Mass 10:30a.m.-11:30 a.m

May 13 - NO FAITH FORMATION CLASS

MOTHER’S DAY

ASCENSION CHURCH FLEA

MARKET

Sunday, May 13th Sponsored by the Spanish Community

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

All proceeds from the flea market will benefit the Church.

For more information or if you would like to volunteer,

please call: 917-287-2788

IGLESIA LA ASUNCIÓN FLEA MARKET

domingo 13 de mayo Patronizado por la Comunidad Hispana

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Recaudación para la Parroquia

Para más información sobre donaciones o ser voluntario,

llamar al: 917-287-2788

ROSARY MAKING MINISTRY

Meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at

6:30 p.m. in the lower Church. All are welcome.

- - - * * * - - - MINISTERIO DE HACER ROSARIOS

Reunión el primer y tercer jueves del mes a las 6:30 p.m.

en el sótano de la Iglesia. Todos son bienvenidos.

RETREAT FOR WOMEN IN SPANISH

Saturday, May 5, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Ascension lower Church)

Music by: Ministerio Inmenso Dios

Cost: $10.00 per person and includes lunch

For further information and/or to reserve

Please contact: Angela Garcia 347-418-1172

RETIRO SOLO PARA MUJERES (en español)

sabado 5 de mayo del 2018 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (sótano de la Iglesia Ascensión)

Costo: $10.00 por persona almuerzo incluido

Para más información contactar:

Angela Garcia 347-418-1172

Cupo limitado/no niños

PARISH REGISTRATION

All persons/families should be registered in the

Parish. Registering for the parish not only makes

you more a part of the family of Ascension Church it gives a

chance for you and your family to be counted.

Registration forms are available at the entrance of the

Church and at the Rectory Office. Kindly fill out the form

and leave at the Rectory Office or in the collection basket.

Thank you.

REGISTRACIÓN PARROQUIAL

Todas personas/familias deberán de estar registrados en la

Parroquia. El registrarse le dará una oportunidad de ser

miembros de la familia de la Acensión y ser contados.

Los formularios de Registración están disponibles en la en-

trada de la Iglesia y en la Oficina Parroquial. Favor de lle-

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