Today we will conduct our second in-pew pledge campaign at all the Masses. As a parish we are not doing well. Our goal was set at $40,000. So far we have raised $17,000.00. Below is a letter sent by Cardinal Dolan encouraging us to contribute to the “Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal”.

“Light of Christ! Thanks be to God! (From the Easter Vigil)

            One effective way of bringing others to Jesus is to contribute to the  Cardinal’s Appeal. This campaign continues to connect us all by    bringing others closer to the mission of Jesus  and His Church. Your   donation make it possible for the Archdiocese of New York to extend God’s care to those in spiritual and temporal needs.

            Want to learn more about what the Cardinal’s Appeal’s does?     Recently, you may have received two publications from the archdiocese: Archways, and the  Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal’s impact     report. If not, check them out on our website https://archny.org. the purpose of these publications is to update you on what is happening in the       Archdiocese of New York in the hopes that you will want to be a part of activities. The second main reason is that I want you to know what we, as a Church, are doing in order to achieve our mission of bringing our neighbors to know Jesus more.

            What we accomplish as an archdiocese is a direct result of the good you do and the donations you so generously give. I am blessed by the support and kindness you bestow on our Catholic community and I humbly ask you again, to consider making a gift to the 2018 Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal.

Collection : the collection for last Sunday, April 15, 2018  was $ 3,867.00

Fourth Sunday of Easter: In the first reading, we hear Peter preaching about Jesus again. He uses the line from Psalm 118-”The stone rejected by the builder has become the cornerstone”-to describe Jesus. This is becomes the refrain for the psalm. We then hear from John in the second reading and the Gospel, comforting us with images of Jesus as the Good Shepherd and us as the children of God. Let us consider the richness of these images as we listen to them today.

First Reading: Acts 4:8-12 : page 22~there is no salvation through anyone else.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118: page 23~ “The stone rejected by the builder has become the cornerstone”.

Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-2 : page 23~ We are God’s children now.

Gospel: John 10:11-18:  page 23-24~ The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

28th Religious Education Classes 9:30-11:00– Confirmation Rehearsal 10:00am

5th Religious Education Classes 9:30-11:30-Communion Rehearsal 10:00am

12th NO Religious Education Classes 

18th Friday night rehhersal for confirmation candidates & sponsors at 7pm

19th Last Day of Religious Education ~Communion Day 10:00 am

25th  CONFIRMATION DAY 6:30pm

Pope Francis: “God asks us little and gives us a lot. He asks us to open our hearts and to welcome Him and the most vulnerable of our brothers and sisters.”

 7:30am For the Parishioners

9:00 am Miguel Angel Portillo                                     Family

11:00 am  Domingos Manuel Rodrigues                     Esther& Eduardo Rodrigues

12:05 pm Jacinto C. Sandoval                                    Silvestre Sandoval

12:05 pm Jerry Grealsih                                               Mother

8:15 am Jamie Lynn Paiusco (L)                                  Carmen Navarro

12:05 pm Beatrice Zambrosky                                      William Zambrosky    

7:30pm  In Thanksgiving                                               Pachay Family

 7:30am For the Parishioners

9:00 am In Thanksgiving                                                Joaquina Tovar

11:00 am  Clotilde Dos Anjos Alves                               Esther& Eduardo Rodrigues