A Touch of Heaven in Brooklyn - Serving God’s People for 88 Years: 1927-2015 Love Lives Here

SUNDAYS Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 Noon WEEKDAYS Monday - Friday: 8:00 am Saturday: 9:00 am

HOLYDAYS Vigil: 7:30 pm Day: 8:00 am 10:00 am

CONFESSIONS: Saturday: 4:00 pm

1395 East 56st Street · Brooklyn · NY · 11234

Our Mission: We, the parish community of Mary Queen of Heaven, are called to live and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to all with whom we come into contact. We are committed to being a vibrant and welcoming community of faith by worshiping God through prayer and sacrament, teaching and sharing our faith,

and serving others as Jesus did. We seek to become a faith community that invites people of all races and cultures to become part of our parish family.

REV. THOMAS F. LEACH Pastor

REV. MSGR. JOHN A. BURNS Pastor Emeritus

DCN. JEAN BAPTISTE BOURSIQUOT Haitian Ministry

MRS. MARY CASATELLI School of Religion Principal (718) 763-2590

PARISH STAFF MASS SCHEDULE

(718) 763-2330 (Telephone) (718) 763-6592 (Fax)

Website: www.mqhchurch.net Email: mqhchurch@aol.com Facebook: “Mary Queen of Heaven Church”

OFFICE HOURS Monday—Friday: 9:00 am -12 Noon, 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

MRS. MARY-CASSANDRA ODENAT Parish Secretary

MS. KATHLEEN LAURIA Ministry of Consolation

MS. CAROL POLANISH St. Vincent DePaul Society Respect Life Committee

MS. CAROL ANN SALAMONE Ministry to the Homebound

MS. HELEN JAMES Immigration Resource Ministry

RECTORY

MS. MARY BELLONE, Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy Principal, (718) 763-2360, www.mqhschool.net

SPECIAL EVENTS AT A GLANCE

PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN OFF ALL MOBILE DEVICES WHILE IN CHURCH.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH. Weekly Tithing Collections for March 19th: $7,520.00

THE SHEPHERD’S VOICE As stunning as this Sunday’s miracle is: sight for a man who had never seen, illumina-tion brought about from a paste Jesus concoct-ed and a washing that prefigured baptism, it is obvious that John wants us to reflect on the enlightenment that came from the man’s en-counters with Jesus and his controversies with the Jewish leaders. We see the man’s understanding grow from calling the miracle worker a man called Jesus to recognizing him as holy, a man of God, a prophet, and, with Jesus’ help, as Son of man, and ultimately Lord. This is reminis-cent of the Samaritan woman who sensed Je-sus might be even greater than Jacob, a proph-et, perhaps even the Christ, and whose towns-people proclaimed him “the Savior of the world.” The presence of water (Jacob’s well, the pool at Siloam, the man’s washing) and the theme of light/sight tell us both characters rep-resent the baptized, those who, having encoun-tered Jesus Christ, grow in their perception of who he is, and who they have become because the Christ has come into their lives. Jesus works the same way with us throughout our lives, leading us deeper and deeper into the mysteries and the truths of our faith. Are we seeking the truth; are we open to his guidance; are we growing in Christ?

In the Good Shepherd, Father Tom Leach

RECURRING EVENTS/MEETINGS AT A GLANCE

Baptisms Last Sunday of the month, 1 pm. An appointment must be made with one of the priests or the deacon.

Bereavement Support Group

Call the Rectory Office (718-763-2330) for referral.

Charismatic Prayer Group

Every Friday of each month 7:00 pm in the Parish Center.

Cub Scouts

Every Friday, 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm, Parish Hall

Girl Scouts Most Sundays, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Parish Center Teen Room. Kindergarten-Grade 12. For more info.: Jeanne Cirone 917-601-3460, jmcirone@gmail.com

Haitian Choir Rehearsal, Every Saturday, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Church

Holy Name Society

Monday after the 2nd Sunday, 8:00 pm, Parish Center

La Legion de Marie

First and Third Sunday of each month, 1:00 pm in the Parish Center. Second Saturday of each month, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm Committee Members in the Parish Center.

Line Dancing Wednesdays, Parish Hall, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, $8 per person

Prayer Group Cenacle

Thursdays, 7:30 pm, Parish Center

Rosary Society

First Sunday of each month, 1:00 pm—3:00pm, Parish Hall

Seniors Every Wednesday, 1:15 pm - 4:00 pm, Parish Hall. All seniors are invited.

Youth Group First & Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Parish Center Youth Room

DEVOTIONS AT A GLANCE Exposition & Benediction

First Fridays, 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon in the Parish Center Chapel

Miraculous Medal Novena

Mondays, Novena & Benediction following the 8:00 am Mass

Morning Prayer

Monday to Friday, 7:45 am, Saturdays 8:45 am

Rosary Monday to Friday after the 8:00 am Mass, Saturday after the 9:00 am Mass

April 2, Sunday

*Rosary Society Mass & Meeting – 12:00 pm Mass followed by meeting, Church/Parish Hall.

New Members are Always Welcomed! *La Legion De Marie – 1:00 pm, Church

April 9, Sunday

PALM SUNDAY

April 15, Saturday

HOLY SATURDAY

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL (ACA)-As of 3/13/17 Theme: LIVE IN FAITH, GIVE IN LOVE

Our Diocesan Goal: $62,348.00. Out of 1,581 registered ACA members

24 have pledged $8,330.00 (13.36% of the goal) Out of this pledged amount, the Diocese has

received $5,288.00 (8.48% of the goal).

Please prayerfully consider helping MQH to meet our goal. All contributions received over our goal amount will be returned to our parish and will be used to help maintain a physically, spiritually and financially healthy church. This weekend we will conduct an ‘In Pew’ sign-up. You will have an opportunity to complete the ACA pledge cards in church and return them in the collection baskets.

THIS WEEKEND—Saturday & Sunday MARCH 25TH & MARCH 26TH

The Book Club is currently reading “The Summer Before The War”

by Helen Simonson for discussion on Wednesday, April 19th at

7:30 pm in the Parish Center Lounge Room ———

Reading for May 17th discussion: “Have a Little Faith”

by Mitch Albom

JOIN IN OUR READING AND DISCUSSIONS

GIRL SCOUTS Girl Scouts will be meeting on Sunday at 11:30 am in the Parish Center Teen Room.

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL (ACA) 2017 The ‘In Pew’ Bishop campaign to allow parishioners to complete the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal pledge cards in church will be held at all of the Masses this weekend. Please do your best to aid in ensuring that Mary Queen of Heaven meets our goal of $62,348.00 so that we do not, again, need to appropriate funds from our reserves in order to satisfy our obligation to the diocese, as we had to do for the 2016 ACA. Thank you for your support.

AROUND TOWN

MARY QUEEN OF HEAVEN CATHOLIC ACADEMY NEWS

Have your little one join our MQHCA family. If you have a child born in 2014, you can register them for our Preschool Program. Our curriculum is designed to keep them engaged and entertained throughout the day, as well as having their educa-tional and social needs met. Come by and visit Ms. Warners’s class to see us in action.

Ms. Mary Bellone, Principal

MONDAY, MARCH 27TH

ARISE GROUP: 7:30 pm, Rectory Basement

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29TH

ARISE GROUP: 7:30 pm, Rectory Basement

THURSDAY, MARCH 30TH PRAYER GROUP CENACLE: 7:30 pm, Parish Center

FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST ARISE GROUP: 9:15 am, Parish Center Lounge Room CUB SCOUTS : 6:45 pm, Parish Center CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: 7:00 pm, Parish Center Chapel

SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST ARISE GROUP: 10:00 am, Parish Center Lounge Room

MEETINGS—REMINDER FOR THIS WEEK

ST. EDMUND PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL: 2474 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 is hosting an All Alumni Reun ion on Saturday, April 8th at 2:00 pm. Hon-oring our anniversary classes ending in 2’s and 7’s. For more information contact Grace Carey, Alumni Director 718-743-6100 ext. 5080 or garey@stedmundprep.org.

ST. BERNARD ROSARY SOCIETY’S TEA PARTY RAF-FLE RIOT: Sunday, April 30th, 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm, Par-ish Hall, Cost: $35.00 per person, includes Tea Sandwiches, Cheese Platters, Salads, Small Plates, & Dessert Trays with Water, Soda, Tea and Coffee. There will be 50/50 & Chinese Auction Raffles! Proceeds to benefit St. Bernard Catholic Church Special Projects. Tickets may be purchased in the Rec-tory Office by Monday, April 24th. For more information call 718-763-5533.

50/50 RAFFLE REMINDER Envelopes for the March 50/50 Raffle are available in church and can be returned in the collection basket or at the Rectory Office. The drawing will be held in church on Sunday, April 2nd. One chance is $20.00. The more people who are in it, the more money you will receive when you win it!

FR. FRANCIS ROSARIO We are pleased to welcome Fr. Francis Rosario to the parish. Fa-ther, who most recently served at St. Patrick, will fill in for us until the new assignments take effect the very end of June.

ROSARY SOCIETY Anyone wishing to be installed in the Rosary Society must leave their name and phone number in the Rec-tory Office no later than Sunday. April 23rd.

STUDENTS IN OUR PARISH COMMUNITY ∙ St. Edmund Preparatory High School recognized some outstanding students who live in the parish community of Mary Queen of Heaven. The following students have achieved academic honors from the second marking peri-

∙ The following student achieved Honor Roll during the First Semester at St. Savior High School: Regibella Duperval – First Honors

12th Grade Jahvonte Bain - Principal’s List JohnPaul Ezeadum – Second Honors Niah Ferdinand – Second Honors Peter John Lerum – First Honors Maya Majaraj – Second Honors Johnny Recio – Second Honors Kenneth Rivera – Second Honors

11th Grade Shane Frederick – Second Honors Victoria Henriquez – Second Honors Aleyana Momplaisir – Principal’s List Kaliah Noel – Principal’s List Kadriana Saintelus – First Honors Ethan St. Jean – First Honors

9th Grade Kareema Green – Principal’s List Arden Saintelus – Principal’s List James Wilson III – Principal’s List

SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Readings: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a, Eph 5:8-14, Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm

Mary Campanille Celia Hassett John Andrezzi, Sr.

Requested by: The Bhagwandan Family Teresa Goodwin Mildred Andrezzi

MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017 Lenten Weekday Readings: Is 65:17-21, Jn 4:43-54

8:00 am People of the Parish TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017 Lenten Weekday Readings: Ez 47:1-9, 12, Jn 5:1-16

8:00 am

Vincent & Betty Deluca—Anniversary

Requested by: Jerri DeLuca

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017 Lenten Weekday Readings: Is 49:8:15, Jn 5:17-30

8:00 am

Michael Giannettino

Requested by: Ida & Barbara Giannettino

THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017 Lenten Weekday Readings: Ex 32:7-14, Jn 5:31-47

8:00 am

Larry Gabriel Pierre (Living) - Birthday Thanksgiving

Requested by: Marie Pierre

FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017 Lenten Weekday Readings: Wis 2:1a, 12-22, Jn 7:1-2, 25-30

8:00 am

Frank Spezio—Birthday

Requested by: Jean Spezio

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017 Lenten Weekday Readings: Jer 11:18-20, Jn 7:40-53

9:00 am 5:00 pm

Enrico & Rose Giovanniello Rosalie Gianturco

Requested by: Joan Muscianisi Louis Truisi

8:00 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm

Mauristine Guervil Frank Lamicella Arabella Holder (Living) - Happy 80th Birthday The Rosary Society

Requested by: The Alexandre Family Carol Polanish Family & Friends The Rosary Society

SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2017 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Readings: Ez 37:12-14, Rom 8:8-11, Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK

Bread & Wine In Memory of Rosalie Gianturco Donated by: The Romano Family

Altar Candles In Memory of Rosalie Gianturco Donated by: The Romano Family

Tabernacle Candle In Memory of Rosalie Gianturco Donated by: The Romano Family

Tabernacle Candle In Memory of Rosalie Gianturco Donated by: The Romano Family

Bells In Memory of Rosalie Gianturco Donated by: The Romano Family

MARRIAGES Please speak with Fr. Tom or Dcn. Jean Baptiste at least 9 months before your wedding. Access www.pre-cana.org to obtain Pre-Cana information.

VOCATIONS Anyone seeking information regarding the Priesthood, Permanent Deaconate, Religious Life or to serve in our Parish as a Lay Minister, please speak with Fr. Tom. “By your endurance you will gain your souls.” Are you being invited to gain your soul and the souls of countless others for Christ as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Contact the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook.org.

SICK CALLS WILL BE MADE AT ANY TIME Please call the Rectory Office to arrange a communion call to the sick, elderly or a pastoral visit to a hospitalized loved one.

***SICK LIST*** You must call into the Rectory Office only on Mondays before 3:00 pm to add a name to the Sick List. The name will then appear on the list for 4 weeks, after which time it will be removed. You must call again to the Rectory Office only on Mondays before 3:00 pm to have the name re-added to the list.

GIFT SHOP Remember to shop in the

Mary Queen of Heaven Gift Shop for your personal and special occasion gift needs.

Open after each Mass on Saturday evening and Sunday.

REST IN PEACE to all of our deceased relatives and friends and deceased members of the parish.

Adelio Abia Frank & Teresa Arcuri Leandra Adanio Maryann Adanio Kathy Bergstrom Nick Berlingieri Teresa & Joe Burns John Cala Anthony Corona Linda Corona James Costello Josephine Deluca Anthony Galati Joseph Galati Rosalie Galati Audrey Godfrey Teresa Hamalak Lynn Kirschner LA The Laliberte Family Gloria Landorino Fred Lopez

Mariano Gloria Mele Kenny Mintz & Family Betty Mitchel Mary Moss James O’Reilly Msgr. O’Toole Rina Pannone Carol Polanish Mike Q Ernest Rossi Margaret Rossi Ronald Russo Richard Sands Julie Taylor Ronnie Taylor Marie Trenkle Judy Tropeano Baby Cane Weeks Janet Williams Baby Theresa Rose Wunder

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