Our Parish Mission: By the grace of God, we, the people of the Roman Catholic Parish of Saint Frances Cabrini, firmly rooted in the Apostolic Tradition of the Church and the Holy Scriptures, are called to continue the mission of Jesus Christ to build up the Kingdom of God in the world through our faithful living according to His teachings, our proclamation of the Gospel by word and deed, and the worship of God in our private prayer as well as in our public celebration of the Sacraments. We can do all things in Christ who strengthens us!

May 9, 2021

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED SICK: Luke Peterson, Ralph Valenti, Theresa Gonzalez, Natalie Delgado, Salvatore Pandolfo, Arthur Malagoli, Thomas Messina, Mary Ann DeForca, Maureen Rivera, Anthony Calabrese, Joseph Perrelli, George Cagno, Ariana Mainner, Julia Bruzzese, Rose Dee, Isabel Ayala, Frances Cantone, Venancio Rosado, Vito Pisano, Theresa Mierzejewski, Quintin Leone, Gloria Freda, Isabelle Grenier, Helen Scalia, Diana Torres, Joseph Trovato, Ma-rie Virardi, Dorothy O’Reilly, Jerry Cox, Jose Luis Rodri-guez, Rose Jung, Josephine Orrichio, Sally Bell, John Barra, Denise Senatore, Nicole Ryan, Margaret Ranieri

Masses & Readings for the Week

5/9 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM

Maria Coppola (Family)

9:00 AM Frank & Esther Calabro (Family)

11:00 AM Vincenza LaForgia & Mary J. Connolly

(Ann Connolly) 12:30 PM Josephine Fusaro (Joanne)

5/10 Monday Damien de Veuster, Priest Acts 16:11-15; John 15:26—16:4a

8:30 AM Special Intention (Fredella Family)

5/11 Tuesday Acts 16:22-34; John 16:5-11

8:30 AM Giuseppe & Filomena Baranello (M/M D. Pilla) St. Anthony Week 9

5/12 Wednesday Nereus & Achilleus, Martyrs Pancras, Martyr Acts 17:15,22—18:1; John 16:12-15

8:30 AM Josie Moscato (Jean) Vincenza Sarrica (Salvatore Vassallo) Joseph Dimino (Mimi Sferrazza Special Intention: St. Rosalia-Health for Pietro Di Maggio (Family) People of the Parish

5/13 Thursday THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD Acts 1:-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Mark 16:15-20

8:30 AM Mrs. Hope Ann Schuller (George L. Schuller) 11:00 AM In Thanksgiving (Jean) 7:00 PM Fr. Anthony Dell’Anno (Family

5/14 Friday MATTHIAS, APOSTLE Acts 1:15-17; John 15:9-17

8:30 AM Joseph Sciabico (Son, Carmine)

5/15 Saturday Isidore Acts 18:23-28 John 16:23b-28

8:30 AM Joseph Serluco (Friends)

5/16 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 1:15-17,20a,20c-26; 1 John 4:11-16; John 17:11b-19

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM

Salvatore Zangari (Children)

9:00 AM Giuseppe Zimmitti (Family)

11:00 AM David & Mardge Clark

Giuseppe & Antonia Palazzi (Family)

12:30 PM Joseph & Lucia Ciaravalli (Angela Dorata)

SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

A s we approach the fortieth day of our Easter Season (this Thursday,

the Feast of the Ascension) we are reminded by Jesus that although he has left this world he will not aban-don us, he will not leave us orphans. We see this truth in our readings to-day that remind us of the promise of Jesus to give us his Spirit that will be a force and power in our lives. Jesus bids us to remain in his love and to show that we are his friends by loving one another as he has loved us. Since Jesus loved us by

laying down his life for us: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends”, this means we must imitate Jesus’ self-sacrificing love. In this Mass, we pray, that the Lord will gra-ciously pour forth his Spirit upon us to enable us to love one another as Jesus loves us. We begin our sixth week of Easter looking forward to our celebra-tion of the Feast of the Ascension and of Pentecost. We believe that the same Holy Spirit given to us is at work in the leaders of the early Church. St. Peter tells us that, even though Jesus has made him earthly head of the Church it is through God’s Spir-it, at work in him, that the community grows St. John in his Letter and the Gospel reminds us that Jesus’ great commandment is that we love one an-other. Only when we love one another, as Jesus both taught us and showed us, are we truly his friends. Then Jesus’ joy will be in us and our joy will be complete.

BREAD & WINE IN MEMORY OF THERESA GIUNTO & JOANNE GIUNTO REQUESTED BY FAMILY

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD THIS THURSDAY, MAY 13TH

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION MASS 8:30 & 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM

Forty days after Easter we gather to celebrate the Lord’s Ascension into heaven. Before ascending Jesus instructed his apostles to go back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit before witnessing to the good news of forgiveness and sal-vation. We have already been baptized in that same Holy Spirit. Let us rejoice that God’s good work has begun in us and pray for the grace to go forth ourselves as faithful witnesses.

T he theme of this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) “WE

ARE THE CHURCH, TOGETHER” emphasizes Christ desire for us to come together as the Church and to continue His mission of the Kingdom. As members of the one Body of

Christ, the Church, we recognize our responsibility in supporting our Parish, as well as the ministries of the larger Church community, our Diocese, in its mis-sion of service to the people of Brooklyn and Queens. Our goal for this year’s ACA is $25,248.00.

BAPTISM: SATURDAY, JUNE 5TH 12:00 PM

Register in the Parish Office Bring a copy of the Baby’s Birth Certificate

DAILY MASS AT 8:30 AM WEARING A MASK REQUIRED & SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES APPLY

SUNDAY MASS: VIGIL SATURDAY 5:00 & SUNDAY 9:00, 11:00 AM & 12:30 PM WEARING A MASK REQUIRED & SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES APPLY

PARISH WEBSITE: www.stfrancescabrini-brooklyn.org (for the Bulletin & all Parish information) FACEBOOK PAGE: St. Frances Cabrini Dyker Heights YOU TUBE: SFCDykerHeights

ON LINE GIVING IS NOW AVAILABLE GO TO: givecentral.org/sfcbrooklyn DIRECT DEPOSIT IN OUR PARISH ACCOUNT AT APPLE BANK

PARISH OFFICE: 1562-86 STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11228 718-236-9165 HOURS: MONDAY—FRIDAY: 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM CLOSED: SATURDAY & SUNDAY If you need to speak with someone when the Office is closed there will be an answering machine on to take your message and your call will be returned. Or you can email us at: sfcabrini1963@gmail.com

ONGOING SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIES

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (YAMs) holds a virtual meeting on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM. For the Easter Season they will begin a new program reflecting on THE LIFE OF ST. JOSEPH. All are welcome to join. For more information contact our Parish Youth Minister, Joanne at: joannefusaro@aol.com You need to register on formed.org and need to receive the link to the Zoom meeting

MORNINGS OF PRAYER FOR THE EASTER SEASON 13 Tuesdays in preparation for the Feast of St. Anthony. After the 8:30 Mass we will pray the Novena Prayers with a reflection on the Novena theme

THE FAITHFUL TRAVELER IN THE HOLY LAND Offered by the Augustine Institute is a Pilgrims Guide to the Holy Land. Those who subscribe to formed.org can login and watch. If you would like to subscribe call the Parish Office with your name and email address and we will register you. Season 1 Episode 1 explores, Mount Carmel, the Dead Sea, Qumran, the Church of St. Anne and Nazareth

NEXT WEEKEND SPECIAL COLLECTION IS FOR THE CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN The funds from this National collection contribute to the process of evangelization in relation to television, radio, internet, other media and through special projects of the Catholic press. A portion of this collection remains in our Diocese for use in local communication projects. There will be 2 collections. Please be generous!

ENVELOPES TO REMEMBER YOUR MOTHER LIVING OR DECEASED ARE AT THE ENTRANCES OF THE CHURCH. PRAYERS WILL BE OFFERED FOR YOUR INTENTIONS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF MAY TO HONOR OUR BLESSED MOTHER THIS SUNDAY,MOTHER’S DAY, CROWNING OF MARY AFTER ALL THE MASSES

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

REFLECTION ON THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

On this Feast of the Ascension we celebrate Christ raised from the dead returning in glory to his Father in heaven. As we listen to the readings they will emphasis what the Apostles are to do. In the Acts of the Apostles, Jesus tells them to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. Paul, in the Letter to the Ephesians, speaks about building up the Body of Christ and Mark writes in the Gospel they are to proclaim the Good News (the Gospel of the Death & Resurrection of Jesus) to the whole world. Jesus calls on his disciples to continue his mission; to proclaim the Gospel, to preach & teach, to baptize and to be his witness to the ends of the earth. We listen to these words as Jesus speaks them to us today. We too are called to continue his mission, to reach out, to witness and to build up the Body of Christ. To paraphrase the angels in the 1st Reading: DON’T JUST STAND AROUND LOOKING AT THE SKY, GO! DO SOMETHING!

PRAYER FOR THE CROWNING OF MARY: Let us give praise and thanks to the Lord as we keep this day in loving memory of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We gather today to crown this image of the Mother of Jesus. As we acclaim Mary, the Mother of God, as our Queen, and as the Mother of the Church, let us imitate her example and be attentive to the Word of God. As we honor Mary, who is higher than the cherubim and yet like us, let us pray that through her intercession we may achieve holiness of life, and a deepened faith, hope, and love, as we seek to do the will of God in all things. Let us pray: Father, you have given us the Mother of your Son to be our Queen and Mother. With the support of her prayers may we come to share the glory of your children in the Kingdom of Heaven. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen

A PRAYER FOR MOTHERS

Heavenly Father, you have given each person the precious gift of having a mother. Throughout the ages, mothers have been the unsung heroes of our lives, content with little

things; a smile, a thank you, a token remembrance. May all mothers learn from the example set by Jesus’ mother, Mary, our Mother in Heaven. Let us always remember our mothers as a treasure which you have given us, whether she is still here or in heaven. Pour down your grace on all mothers today and everyday and help each one of us to live our lives based on

the good examples, love and devotion which we have learned from them. Amen.

A MOTHER’S DAY GIFT TO ALL THE WOMEN OF THE PARISH: A PINK CARNATION Carnations have come to represent Mother's Day, since Anna Jarvis delivered 500 of them at its first celebration in 1908. This started the custom of wearing a carnation on Mother's Day. She chose the carnation because it was the favorite flower of her mother. After the May Crowing we invite all the women to take a carnation as s token of our love & affection on Mother’s Day.

ON MOTHER’S DAY

I said a Mother’s Day prayer for you to thank the Lord above for blessing me with a lifetime of your tender hearted love.

I thanked God for the caring you’ve shown me through the years, for the closeness we’ve enjoyed in time of laughter and tears. And so, I thank you from the heart for all you’ve done for me and I bless the Lord for giving me the best mother there could be!

A MOTHER’S PRAYER THANK YOU, LORD, FOR BRINGING MY CHILDREN INTO MY LIFE. HELP ME GUIDE THEM AND TEACH THEM THROUGH EXAMPLE

TO LEAD LIVES OF WISDOM AND STRONG LOVING FAITH. PLEASE LET THEM LEARN TO SERVE YOU ALWAYS IN THOUGHT AND DEED. AND REMIND ME, LORD,

TO ALWAYS BE THERE FOR MY FAMILY AS YOU ARE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME. AMEN

TO REGISTER FOR THE BLINGO FUNDRAISER GO TO OUR PARISH FACEBOOK PAGE

St. Frances Cabrini Dyker Heights

Fill out the registration form. You can pay the $30.00 registration fee on VENMO or PAYPAL

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, MAY 28TH

VENMO: send to mperry416 note: Cabrini PAYPAL: send to megcorbitt@mac.com note: Cabrini DROP OFF MONEY IN THE PARISH OFFICE & FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM

READ FLYER ABOVE FOR WHAT IS INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION

TO PURCHASE EXTRA 50/50 TICKETS ($5.00 EACH) DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2ND

VENMO: mperry416 note: Cabrini 50 PAYPAL: megcorbitt@mac.com note: Cabrini 50 PURCHASE IN PARISH OFFICE

FOR THOSE WHO DON’T WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VITRUAL BLINGO GAME BUT WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART IN THE 50/50 WE WILL HAVE A SEPARATE DRAWING FOR A 50/50 PRIZE. TICKETS ARE $5.00 EACH AND CAN BE PURCHASED AFTER MASS OR IN THE PARISH OFFICE STARTING NEXT WEEKEND. THE DRAWING WILL BE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 6TH AFTER THE 12:30 PM MASS