August 3, 2014 - Church of Saint Mel

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The parishes of St. Mel and St. Luke would like to offer TWO OPTIONS
for you to join Fr. Gerard Sauer, Diocesan Pilgrimage Director, on
a Marian Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. to
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
led by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
TWO DAY OPTION
October 24 - 25, 2014
Bus Departs St. Mel on Friday at 6:00am
Returns Saturday approximately 9:00pm
ONE DAY OPTION
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Cost: $54.00 pp
Bus departs St. Mel at 6:00 am
Returns at approximately 9:00pm
Friday, Oct 24: Morning departure from our parish via
deluxe motor coach for our journey to our nations Capitol
and
the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception. Upon arrival, take a guided tour
of our Nations monuments. Following our visit of
Washington , D.C., we will transfer to the hotel for time
to unwind before gathering for dinner.
Saturday, Oct 25: Breakfast at the hotel followed by
departure for the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception. You will have the opportunity
to visit the Pope John Paul Shrine. Then we will make
our way to the National Shrine to participate in our
Diocesan Pilgrimage. While at the shrine there will be
time for prayer, confession, and for visiting the many
beautiful chapels. We will cap our pilgrimage with Mass
at the shrine celebrated by the Most Reverend Nicholas
DiMarzio. In the afternoon we will depart for our return
to New York.
COST PER PERSON:
DOUBLE $275
QUAD $247 TRIPLE $255
 SINGLE $325
TRAVEL PACKAGE INCLUDES: Motor Coach
transportation at the Fairview Park Marriott (or similar),
dinner, breakfast, guided tour of Washington D.C., visit to
the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, visit to
the Pope John Paul II National Shrine, taxes/tips to hotel
and wait staff.
To register for this Pilgrimage
contact your Parish Rep:
Name: JOE FREDA
Telephone:
(212) 301-5417
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PARISH STEWARDSHIP
August 3, 2014
SAT.
8/2
5:00pm Marueen Marsanico
SUN.
8/3
7:30 People of the Parish
9:00 .Angela & Giuseppe Chiarelli
.Rosino & Antonia DiPreta
.Domenica Cinquemani
.Ilvira Conti
.Domenica Cinquemani
10:30 James Thomey
12:00 Patrick Sullivan - 2nd Anniversary
MON. 8/4
8:00 Frank Rappa
TUES. 8/5
8:00 Antonio, Rosa and Peter DiPietrantonio
WED. 8/6
8:00 James Cotumaccio
THURS. 8/7
8:00 Mary Magagna
FRI.
8/8
8:00 Lina Mariotta
SAT.
8/9
9:00 Raymond Stahl, Sr.
5:00pm Lucy B. Spinelli
SUN.
8/10
7:30 Rose Flood
9:00 .People of the Parish
.Felice & Cristofar DeMarinis
.Giovanni DiPreta
.Domenica Cinquemani
.Grazia Chiarelli
10:30 Frank Rappa
12:00 William Sayegh
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Lisa Gardocki, Angela Isernia, Anne Gorga,
baby Aidan James Crowley,
Angelo
Ragonese, Dolores Poverelli, Mary
Battaglia,
Ivo Peros, Michael Sgaraglio,
infant Robert Anthony Paduano III, Fran Jimenez,
Rosemarie Musto, Robert Mazzoni, Maria Pina Scopa,
Tanya and Joe Gomez, Fabiola Scala, little Gabby Olivo,
Gerardina Vita, Coy Hardin, Allison LaRocca, Tina Marie
Murphy, Tara Menard, Joseph Guglielmi, Peggy Dragone,
Peter Pinto, Jo-Ellen Lohocky, Tony Sgaraglio, Peter
LaRocca, Robert Johnston, Jane O’Keefe, Anne Wright,
infant Amalia Delaloye, Christopher Litamer, Hoover,
baby Michael Anthony Cammarata, young Andrew
Portaro, Judy & Michael Siemieniewicz, Kevin McAllister,
infant Anthony Joseph Marsanico, Jack Hartel, Patricia
Leptak, Tom Oddo, Carmela Russello, Frank Gervasi,
Helen Galligan, Eileen Sheils, Anastasia Weinstock,
Devin Gray and Milton Carter.
Prayers for the Dead
Please pray for the deceased members of our
parish family, especially Luigi Jurman,
Joseph J. Brown, Celeste Malena Brucculeri,
Rafael Arango and Marta Posada,
who recently died.
Sunday, July 29, 2014
Persons Attending: 866
1st Collection: $ 7,305.00
2nd Collection: $ 2,270.00
Mailed to Rectory/Electronic Banking: $ 275.00
Total donations this week: $ 9,960.00
Thank You!
Collection Breakdown 7/6/14
5:00 PM
$ 2,038.00
7:30 AM
$ 1,260.00
9:00 AM
$ 1,575.00
10:30 AM
$ 1,308.00
12:00 Noon
$ 1,643.00
2014 Annual Catholic Appeal
Once again we come together to support diocesan ministries. This
year we embrace the message that Pope Francis shared in his first
encyclical, The Light of Faith (“Lumen Fidei”) as this years theme.
The Holy Father reminds us that faith is a light that dispels darkness.
“The light of faith is unique, since it is capable of illuminating every
aspect of human existence.”
Pope Francis tells us that, “Faith opens the way before us and
accompanies our steps through time.” May faith open the way as you
consider once again being an essential part of the 2014 Annual
Catholic Appeal with a sacrificial pledge.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio
COME IN AND PRAY
Our Church is open each day for private prayer until
3:00 pm. We encourage you to stop by for a quiet
prayer, light a candle, or just spend time with our Lord
in the Blessed Sacrament
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
following the 8:00 AM Mass
Visits to the Blessed Sacrament
all day on First Friday
Adoration Society Prayers at 2:30pm
Benediction at 3:30 pm
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will
follow the 9:00 am Mass on the first Saturday
of the month.
ALTAR BREADS and WINE
This week the Altar Breads and Wine are
donated in Loving Memory of
Pasquale Colella by his wife Maria
ALTAR FLOWERS
This week the Altar Flowers are donated
in Loving Memory of James Thomey,
husband of Claire Thomey and
father of Mary Gorgg.
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Theme: The Gift of Wisdom
Reflection: This gospel helps us move all the talk about God’s kingdom out
of the scripture and into our daily lives. We can’t make the kingdom present
by ourselves. At first, Jesus tells the disciples to “give them some food
yourselves.” They can’t; human resources are not sufficient to make present
what God’s kingdom promises. Jesus then takes the meager human resources
- “five loaves and two fish”- and blesses them and gives them to disciples to
distribute to the crowds. What the disciples cannot do alone they can do with
Jesus’ blessing. (Living Liturgy, p. 208)
Meditation: “We must pass,...from affective to effective love. And that is a
love which takes flesh in works of charity, service of the poor which is undertaken with joy, constancy and
tender love.” (Praying with Vincent, p. 64)
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, you bless those who seek the poor,
-move our hearts from affective to effective love.
Open our eyes,
-that we may see your presence in our midst.
Open our ears,
-that we may hear the cries of the poor.
Open our hearts,
-that we may serve with joy, constancy and tender love.
Open our hands,
-that our “loaves and fishes” may receive your blessing. Amen.
ALTAR BREADS and WINE
The Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, on
August 15th, is a Holy Day of
Obligation. It celebrates both
the happy departure of Mary
from this life by her natural
death, and her bodily
assumption into heaven.
Mass Schedule
Friday, August 15th
7:00 am, 9:00 am,12:00 noon and 7:30pm
'See the beauty of the daughter of Jerusalem,
who ascended to heaven like the rising sun
at dawn.'
-- Benedictus antiphon from Daily Office
Last week, the Altar Breads and Wine were
donated in Loving Memory of Elizabeth
Allen, “30th Anniversary in Heaven,” by
her loving daughter Kathy Allen.
St. Mel Church celebrates
Wedding Anniversaries on the
second Sunday every month.
The next celebration is
Sunday, August 10th
at the 10:30am Mass.
August 16th - fun ‘N Nostalgia in Woodstock
September 14th - Rail ‘N Sail New England
Early RSVP A MUST! ALL AGES, SINGLES, FAMILIES
WELCOME! Call Barbara (718) 747-0941
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RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITATION OF ADULTS
This is a process, which provides preparation for adults who seek full initiation into the Catholic
Church through the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist .
This process is also adapted for older children who seek full initiation into the Church and is
sometimes referred to as The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC).
The RCIA process also provides for:
A)
The preparation of baptized Catholics who wish to complete their initiation into the Church
through the reception of the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
B)
The preparation of validly baptized Christians from other traditions, who wish to be brought into Full Communion
in the Catholic Church.
NOW is the time for registration at (718) 461-9840-Office or (718) 886-0201-Rectory. Sessions are in process,
but it is never too late to participate.
Religious Ed
Registration
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
RE-REGISTRATION / NEW REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Re-Registration for the School of Religion for the 2014/2015 school year may be mailed or
dropped off at the Rectory as soon as possible. For new family registrations during the
summer months, call the Rectory at (718) 886-0201 or contact the
Office of Faith Formation at stmelfaithformation@gmail.com
CHILDREN’S LITURGY
Thank you for your commitment to “Children’s Liturgy of the Word”.
Have a great summer. See you in September
Anyone interested in helping with Children’s Liturgy or Family Mass can contact the
Office of Faith Formation at stmelfaithformation@gmail.com
THIRD ORDER LAY CARMELITE
Cenacles of Life:
St. Thomas Moore
St. Tomas Moore, was martyred for
Religious Freedom during the reign of
King Henry VIII. Our country was founded on Liberty
and justice for all, a right for worship and preservation
of conscience. Recently we celebrated the 4th of July;
Independence began for the United States of America!
To keep this freedom of liberty and justice for all, we
ask through the Cenacles of Life, a continuation of
what our forefathers gave our country. Come on
Wednesdays at 11:00am in St. Mel’s Church, and pray
to our Blessed Mother to change the hearts and minds
of those who threaten our religious freedom.
Julia Chitos, Joint Parish Respect Life Committee (718) 961-1102
Pia Baldo, Coordinator (718) 359-6734
God may be calling you into a deeper
relationship with Him.
The Lay
Carmelite Community at Ozanam Hall,
Bayside, invites you to discern your
possible vocation as a Third Order/Lay
Carmelite during an information session:
Saturday, August 9, 2014 - 12 noon to 2:00 pm
For More details, call Ann Callaghan at (718) 971-2755.
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Sports Registration Nights & Free Throw Contests
St. Mel Schoolyard-26th Ave. & 154th St.
Tues. 8/5 & Tues. 8/19
6:00-8:00 PM
*Free Throw Contest for each grade & Italian ices for all
“Refer A FRIEND”-get a new member to register
And receive a $25 credit towards your registration
Catch the spirit, join the fun…..
GO WILDCATS!
www.stmelathletics.org
Baseball*Basketball*Soccer*Volleyball*Cheerleading
HEALING MASS AT
ST. ANASTASIA’S CHURCH
45-14 245th Street
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
7:00 PM Rosary, Mass & Healing Service
Call (718)631-4454 for more information.
Join Father Sauer on a
“Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage” to the
500th Anniversary
St. Teresa of Avila
Visiting, Fatima, Lisbon, Avila,
Madrid, Segovia, Toledo
---------------------------March 12 - 20, 2015
Bishop Octavio Cisneros
Spiritual Director
For a Brochure call:
Lucille, Regina Tours
1-800-Catholic x208
TACHS PREP CLASSES
St. John’s Prep-Astoria, NY
There will be TACHS Prep classes held at St.
John’s Prep from Saturday,
September 20th to November 1, 2014.
www.stjohnsprepschool.org/adminsisions/
TACHS Prep to download a paper application, to register and
to find out more information.
SUMMER RIDDLES FOR KIDS
Q: A man drove 2,000 miles with his family
without knowing he had a flat tire. How
come?
A: It was his spare tire that was flat!
Q. What has cities without houses, rivers without
water, and forests without trees?
A: A road map!
Q: If lightening strikes an orchestra, who is most likely to
get hit?
A: The conductor
Q: A hiker went without sleep for seven days and wasn’t
tired. How come?
A: He slept at night?
Q: A cowboy went on a trip on Friday, stayed three days,
and came back on Friday. How is that possible?
A: His horse was named Friday!
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We hope you are enjoying the summer and are both healthy and happy. We have been excited making
preparations for our upcoming season and are looking forward to welcoming back all of our existing Rosarians and
new members as well. Our first meeting will be held on Monday, September 8th. We pray the rosary at 7 pm in the
church followed by our monthly meeting in Fr. O’Malley Hall.
We have scheduled our Communion Mass and Luncheon for the following Saturday, September 13th. There will
be a 12pm Mass at St. Mel’s and a luncheon immediately following at The Riviera Restaurant, 17-12 Utopia Pkway,
Whitestone, NY (718) 352-2225. The price per person is $32.00. This includes a full sit down dinner as well as
dessert. You DO NOT have to be a member to join us for a beautiful day with beautiful women of all ages, as we
launch our 2014-2015 season. Please make checks payable to St. Mel’s Rosary Society and bring them to the rectory
no later than Wednesday, September 3rd. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Ann
Acquaviva @ 201-400-7760; e-mail stmelrosary@gmail.com, or Cathy Quinn @ 718-791-0987, e-mail
cquinntrainer@aol.com
Bereavement Support Groups
The stages of grief;
bereavement after the loss of a loved one.
Sacred Heart Church, Bayside, NY
first Tuesday of every month from
7:30 - 9:30pm.
Call Sr. Kathleen Masterson at (718) 224-5695.
St. Luke Bereavement Support Group
at St. Luke’s Pastoral Center
16-34 Clintonville St., Whitestone, NY 11357
Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7PM.
Please contact Sister Theresa Agliardi, RSM,
(718) 746-8531 for additional information or
to indicate your interest in participating.
“That
refugees, forced by violence
to abandon their homes, may find
a generous welcome and the protection of their rights.”
His Intention for Evangelization:
“That Christians in Oceania may fully announce the
faith to all the people of that region.”
St. Mel’s Leisure Club has
openings for new members.
We meet on Monday’s ….
1:00 - 5:00 pm from September through June
in St. Mel’s Father O’Malley Hall.
For more information please call Charlie at
(718) 886-2056)
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
How often do you recharge your cell
phone? Once a day, or a few times a week?
When was the last time you gave your marriage a recharge? Here’s how you can enhance your marriage - experience; the
“Worldwide Marriage Encounter” Weekend. Summer
will go by quickly, so make plans now.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
in our area is September 12 - 14, 2014. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, visit
wwme.org or call (877) NYS-WWME option 2.
ATLANTIC CITY
St. Josaphats Leisure Club will be going to Atlantic City on Thursday, August 14, 2014.
Cost is $27.00 get back $25.00. Call Joy for reservations at (917) 921-7631.
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The Catholic Counseling Center
This program, under the direction
of Dr. George Giuliani, has been
conducted in the Diocese for the past
39 years for the convenience of
parishioners. Services are provided
by the Catholic Counseling Center, a
proprietary professional corporation,
which is independent of and not controlled or
supervised by the parish or Diocese. Confidential
information and appointments are available by
calling Dr. Giuliani at (631) 243-2503.
Alzheimer’s Adult Day Program
157-16 65th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11367
Tel: (718) 358-3541
Fax: (718) 961-4712
“Let us help you because we care.”
Door to Door Transportation Included
Weekly Caregiver Support Group
Computer availability for caregivers.
Social and Therapeutic Activities:
Cognitive Skills
Dancing
Art Therapy
Music Therapy
Exercise
Hot Lunch
Snack
Transportation
St. Mel’s Memorial Candles
Remember Your Loved Ones
An Annual Memorial Candle can brighten your intentions all year long.
Purchasing an Annual Memorial Candle to Honor a loved
one or a special intention is a wonderful way to express
our sentiments. When we go, leaving the burning candle
behind, we are reminded that our prayers and intentions
burn before the Lord unceasingly.
You can have a perpetual memorial for about .50 cents per day. The
annual offering for each candle is $200,
which supports our parish.
If you would like to reserve a memorial candle, please fill out the form
below and return it along with payment to the Rectory. For more questions,
please contact the office at (718) 886-0201.
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ORDER FORM
PLEASE PRING CLEARLY
Name_________________________________
Address________________________________
Phone_________________________________
Please print your intention
(example-In Memory of, Devoted Husband and Father, Always in our prayers,
In Thanksgiving, In Memory of, For the living and deceased members of, etc.
____________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
Please place my memorial in front of
(Please Circle)
Join Fr. Sauer on a “Diocesan Pilgrimage”
Poland & Eastern Europe
Warsaw-Krakow-Budapest-Vienna-Prague
Visiting the home town of our new
Saint John Paul II
------------------November 10-21, 2014
Father Dowd and Father Cunningham
Chaplains
For Brochure call:
Nawas International 1-203-656-3033
St. Ann
Our Lady of Fatima
St. Jude
Infant of Prague
Our Lady of Lourdes
St. Francis of Assissi
Padre Pio
St. Rita
Our Lady of Romitello
St. Theresa Little Flower
St. Elizabeth Seton
St. Mel
St. John Newman
St. Patrick
St. Joseph
St. Anthony
Blessed Mother-Limited Space
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Visita a New York – Whitestone
del quadro originale di
Maria SS. Addolorata del Romitello
12-21 agosto 2014
Programma Festivitá
MARTEDÌ 12 AGOSTO
Ore 08:50 Partenza dall’Italia
Ore 14:15 (ora locale) Arrivo a New York relative disbrigo pratiche aeroportuali;
Ore 16:30 (circa) Arrivo del quadro alla Chiesa di St. Mel – Whitestone http://
www.saintmel.org/
Accoglienza del venerato Quadro con la partecipazione di S.E.R. mons. Nicholas DI Marzio,
Arcivesco di Brooklyn e Queens.
Ore 18:30 Solenne Processione verso la chiesa di St. Luke
Ore 19:45 Rito di accoglienza, salute del Parroco, intervento del Presidente del Club, saluti
del Sindaco di Borgetto e discorso del Superiore del Santuario del Romitello; Omaggio personale dei fedeli alla Madonna.
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MERCOLEDÌ 13 AGOSTO
Ore 10:00-12 Confessioni
Ore 10:30-12:30 Benedizione delle case
Ore 14:30 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana
Ore 18:30 Preghiera a Maria
Ore 19:00 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana con benedizione dei bambini
Ore 21:15 Santo Rosario e benedizione Eucaristica
GIOVEDÌ 14 AGOSTO
Ore 10:00-12:30 Confessioni
Ore 10:30-12:30 Benedizione delle case
Ore 14:30 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana
Ore 18:00 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana
Ore 20:00 Auditorium di St. Luke, Concerto della Banda Musicale di Borgetto
“Associazione G. Catanzaro”.
Ore 21:15 Santo Rosario e benedizione Eucaristica.
VENERDÌ 15 AGOSTO – SOLENNITÀ DELL’ASSUNTA B.V.M.
Ore 10:00-12:30 Confessioni
Ore 10:30-12:30 Benedizione delle case
Ore 13:30 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana
Ore 16:30 Preghiera a Maria
Ore 17:00 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana
Ore 19:30-01:30 Dinner & Dance – Russo’s on the Bay, Howard Beach, NY
Entertainment by: The Voices
http://www.borgetto.us/Dinner___Dance.php
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SABATO 16 AGOSTO
Ore 10:00-12:30 Confessioni
Ore 10:30-12:30 Benedizione delle case
Ore 14:00 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana
Ore 16:00-22:00 Festa nella “School Yard” antistante alla chiesa di St. Luke, con bancarelle e
giochi per bambini. DJ con musica dal vivo.
Ore 20:30 Concerto della Banda Musicale di Borgetto “Associazione G. Catanzaro”.
Ore 19:00 Solenne concelebrazione Eucarística presieduta da S.E.R. mons.
Nicholas DI Marzio, Arcivesco di Brooklyn e Queens.
Ore 21:30 Santo Rosario
DOMENICA 17 AGOSTO
SOLENNE FESTIVITÀ DI MARIA SS. MA ADDOLORATA DEL ROMITELLO
Ore 9:00 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana
Ore 10:30-12:00 Benedizione delle case
Ore 14:30 Santo Rosario
Ore 15:00 Solenne concelebrazione Eucarística presieduta da S.E.R. mons. Michele Pennisi,
Arcivescovo di Monreale
Ore 16:30 Solenne Processione. Seguita dalla Banda Musicale di Borgetto.
Ore 20:45 (circa) rientro del Sacro Quadro in chiesa per L’omaggio del fedeli.
Ore 16:00-22:00 Festa nella “School Yard” antistante alla chiesa di St. Luke, con bancarelle e
giochi per bambini. DJ con musica dal vivo
Ore 21:30 Sorteggio premi.
http://www.borgetto.us/Raffle_Riffa.php
LUNEDÌ 18 AGOSTO
Ore 10:00-12:30 Confessioni
Ore 10:30-12:30 Benedizione delle case
Ore 14:30 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana
Ore 18:30 Preghiera a Maria
Ore 19:00 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana
Ore 19:30 Federation of Italian American Organizations of Queens “Italian Night”, sponsored
by Borgetto Cultural Association.
http://www.italianfederation.com/
Ore 21:00 Catechesi di mons. Michele Pennisi con le famiglie.
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MARTEDÌ 19 AGOSTO
Ore 10:00-12:30 Confessioni
Ore 10:30-12:30 Benedizione delle case
Ore 14:30 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana
Ore 18:30 Preghiera a Maria
Ore 19:00 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana com rinnovo delle promesse matrimoniali e
benedizione delle coppie.
Ore 20:00 Auditorium di St. Luke, Concerto della Banda Musicale di Borgetto
"Associazione G. Catanzaro”.
Ore 21:15 Santo Rosario e benedizione Eucaristica
MERCOLEDÌ 20 AGOSTO
Ore 10:00-12:30 Confessioni
Ore 10:30-12:30 Benedizione delle case
Ore 14:30 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana
Ore 20:00 Solenne Concelebrazione Eucaristica presleduta da S.E.R. mons. Michele Pennisi –
Arcivescovo di Monreale; Atto di affidamento alla Madonna.
Benedizione Solenne e chiusura Solenne dei Festeggiamenti.
Ore 21:00 Ricevimento presso l’Auditorium di St. Luke, con presentazione targhe ricordo in
Onore degli Ospiti.
GIOVEDÌ 21 AGOSTO
Ore 07:00 Santo Rosario
Ore 07:30 Santa Messa in lingua Italiana e Saluto alla Madonna
Ore 08:45 Disbrigo pratiche di imballaggio di sicurezza e ralativo verbale di chiusura.
Partenza verso l’aeroporto.
Borgetto Cultural Association M.S.S Addolorata del Romitello, Inc.
46-02 30th Ave.
Astoria, NY 11103
+1-718-728-9051
Info line festa:
+1-718-218-4890
Dall'Italia 091.748.2150
e-mail: info@borgetto.us

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