Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016

May 1, 2016 - SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Rosary & Altar Society Holy Child Jesus Church Mother and Child May is the month devoted to our Blessed Mother. Throughout the month of May we will collect new and useful items to assist mothers with newborns, infants and children who are in need. All donations are distributed to Catholic groups such as Bridge to Life and communities of nuns who minister to these women and children. Donations can be left in the baskets placed at the Altar of St Joseph and Blessed Mary: Blankets, Caps, Bibs, Onesies, Shirts, Socks, Pants, Sweaters, Mittens, Diapers (any size) Baby Wipes, Lotion Bottles, Pacifiers, Baby Food Together with our school children (Academy & Religious Education) our parish has collected hundreds of items during May. May God continue to bless Holy Child Jesus Church and you for your generosity.

MAY CROWNING TUESDAY, MAY 3RD AT 1:30PM PLEASE JOIN OUR SCHOOL FAMILY IN CHURCH FOR

ASCENSION THURSDAY May 5th The Mass schedule will be: 7:30am, 9:00am (Academy Mass), 7:30pm RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION The Religious Education Program is now registering for the 2016-17 session. Classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 10:00 am until 11:30 am starting at the end of September. The early registration fees are: $60 for one child $85 for two children $110 for three or more children in the same family. THESE FEES ONLY APPLY TO COMPLETED APPLICATIONS, RECEIVED WITH THE ENTIRE FEE, BY JUNE 30, 2016. These early fees are considerably less than the regular fees and result in a savings of $25 for one child, $65 for two children and $80 for three or more children. Our Religious Education Program covers eight years – each year builds on the previous year’s instruction. Preparation for First Holy Communion is a two year program, but it does not and should not end there. Children should continue their religious education training straight through to the three year preparation for Confirmation which occurs in Step 8.

SECOND COLLECTION: SCHOOL SUPPORT

ROSARY-ALTAR SOCIETY Thank you to all the workers and supporters at our annual fundraiser, Tarts ‘n Bread. You all share in the good works carried out by the Society and we are grateful for your support. We recognize these businesses for their donations and ask that you support them in return. Please mention that you appreciate their kindness to us. Classic Diner Austin’s Ale House IHOP (Liberty Ave.) Deegan’s ………………. Next Meeting of the R-A is Tues., May 10, 2016

Blood drive Congratulations to our blood donors! The Diocese of Brooklyn recognized your contributions. Holy Child is the third top parish in Queens and is also third for most donations. We were second for the highest average donations. Let’s keep it up! Our next drive is Sunday, September 18 at which time all our concerns from the last drive will be addressed by the blood center.

WEEKLY SHARE CLUB WINNERS Brando Bulatao (envelope #94) The amount of $78 for the weekend of April 24, 2016. Checks will be mailed to the addressed provided on the envelopes. Please allow approximately one month to receive your check.

MASS INTENTIONS INTENCIONES DE MISA Saturday April 30th 5:00pm Cornelius Ryan Sunday May 1st Sixth Sunday of Easter 7:30am People of the Parish 9:00am James Ramcharan 10:30am Adelfa Alba 12:00pm Leonardo Duran 5:00pm Eileen M. Sullivan Monday May 2nd St. Athanasius 7:30am Adelfa Soriano de McKinney 9:00am William Thomas McGrath Tuesday May 3rd Sts. Phillip & James 7:30am William Thomas McGrath 9:00am Giana Maria Collado (Birthday-Living) Wednesday May 4th 7:30am Jimmy Nadel 9:00am Alfred & Rosalie Fina 7:30pm Por Oracion de Gracias Thursday May 5th The Ascension of the Lord 7:30am People of the Parish 9:00am Julie Monte 7:30pm Annie O’Sullivan Friday May 6th St. Catherine of Siena 7:30am William Thomas McGrath 9:00am Austen Aurich Saturday May 7th St. Pius V 9:00am Purgatorial Society 5:00pm For members of The Knights of Columbus Sunday May 8th Seventh Sunday of Easter 7:30am People of the Parish 9:00am Rosaty & Altar Society 10:30am Mother’s Day Novena 12:00pm Living & Deceased members of Holy Child Jesus Secular Franciscans 5:00pm Marie Eve Alcindor & Elcinette Gaston, Sarah Alcindor

PURGATORIAL SOCIETY Saturday, May 7th, 9:00am Maria Sokolowska Jay Kennedy Kimberly Ann Chin James Sargent The following are available for a week at a time and can be offered in memory of a loved one: Sanctuary Lamp $25; Altar Bread & Wine $35; Altar Flowers $50; Altar Candles $25 Permanent Memorials available: Book of Life: $100; Tree of Life: $1000

REFLECTION:

May 1, 2016 — Sixth Sunday of Easter Our Gospel Reading from John 14 recounts what Jesus says to His disciples as He prepares to leave them. Specifically the Lord says, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” You may be aware that in Jesus’ time (as well as in many parts of the world today) the common greeting was Shalom. That means, of course, “peace.” It is nonetheless not only a greeting but it is also what people said when they parted. Jesus makes a point of making it clear to His followers and to us that He is not just saying “Peace” the way people usually do, but from Him it is filled with more strength and meaning. It is “Not as the world gives” that Jesus is saying “Peace be with you.” Jesus is telling us that He through the Holy Spirit will always be with us, stand next to us, and strengthen us. That is something we must believe. Trusting in the Lord is a key aspect of stewardship. In our world we are more likely to say “Good-bye” than “Shalom.” However, even that has a meaning with a much deeper message. “Good-bye” derives from the farewell “God be with you” or “God be with ye.” Thus, when we say “good-bye” we are also giving someone the same message that Jesus gives us. God is with us — always. He loves you.!

Bessie Monte James J. Figueroa Please pray for all recently deceased members of the parish family.

READINGS IN THE RED HYMNALS Sunday, May 1: # 1093 Next Week Sunday, May 5: # 1094

1 de Mayo 2016. SEXTO DOMINGO DE RESURRECCION El Espíritu de luz y fraternidad El Evangelio de este domingo, es el Evangelio del Espíritu prometido por Jesús. La promesa “el Padre les enviara (el Espíritu Santo) en mi nombre ...para enseñarles...para recordarles mis enseñanzas, es decir, si nosotros amamos a Jesús y le somos fieles a su palabra, entonces iremos a El. Esto significa que la vida del Espíritu Santo en cada uno de nosotros esta en proporción a la fidelidad al Evangelio y al seguimiento de Jesús. No hemos de olvidar que la experiencia del Espíritu Santo y la imitación de Jesús van mano a mano en nuestra vida concreta de auténticos cristianos. Pero mas aún, la promesa del Espíritu significa igualmente la promesa de Cristo de concedernos la Paz. Cual paz? Obviamente la Paz de Dios, que es tan diferente de la paz del mundo, que no puede ser adquirida por simple fuerza de voluntad o por negociaciones políticas. Porque la paz de Dios es un don, que supone sin embargo el esfuerzo del ser humano por llevar adelante la ley del amor de Jesús, de justicia y de reconciliación mutua.

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Misa en Español: Miércoles, 4 de Mayo a las 7:30pm Educación Religiosa El Programa de Educación Religiosa de la parroquia esta ya matriculando niños y niñas para el año escolar 2016-17. Las clases son los sábados en la mañana de 10 a 11:30am empezando al final de septiembre. Para los que se matriculen temprano; la cuota es: • $60.00 por un niño o niña, • $85.00 por dos $110.00 por tres o más niños que pertenezcan a la misma familia. Estas tarifas solo aplica para matrículas recibidas con el pago completo antes del 30 de junio, 2016. Son considerablemente menos que las tarifas regulares: $85 por un niño, $150 para dos o más niños, o $190 para tres o más niños. Nuestro Programa de Educación Religiosa es un programa de ocho años. Cada año complementa lo que se aprendió el año anterior. La preparación para la Primera Comunión es un programa de dos años, el cual no termina cuando el niño o niña recibe la Comunión. Los niños y las niñas deben continuar su educación religiosa hasta que reciben el Sacramento de la Confirmación; que es el paso número 8 del programa.

Mensaje de parte de Helen Avilés; Presidente del Ministerio de la Campaña de Recaudación de Sangre Por medio de esta misiva pido excusas por un mal entendido que hubo con relación a un anuncio que se hizo el pasado 20 de marzo. Yo recibí en mensaje del Centro de Sangre y en vez de enviarlo de manera formal o por escrito, simplemente lo comunique verbalmente a la rectoría. En el mensaje se me informaba que debido al virus del Zika personas en la isla de Puerto Rico no eran elegibles para donar sangre. Como resultado, los bancos de sangre de otros países estaban enviando sangre a Puerto Rico y se pedía a la comunidad que fuera generosa donando sangre para poder ayudar a Puerto Rico en ese momento de necesidad. Al traducirlo hubo una confusión y se entendió que las personas procedentes de Puerto Rico no podían donar. Lo cual era verdad solo para; los puertorriqueños residentes de Puerto Rico o para personas que habían visitado la isla en los últimos dos meses. Otros donantes también fueron rechazados porque ellos habían viajado al Caribe o México en los pasados dos meses. Según los donantes iban llegando al gimnasio de la escuela se les preguntaba si había viajado fuera de los Estados Unidos y a donde. Los que contestaban positivamente se les agradecía la intención de donar, pero inmediatamente eran rechazados. En total 27 personas que trataron de donar fueran rechazadas por haber viajado a países contaminados con el virus. Yo aprecio el esfuerzo que cada quien hace al donar sangre, mucho más aun el sacar el tiempo el en domingo de Ramos. Aprecio de manera especial a los donantes de la comunidad hispana porque son una gran mayoría. De nuevo les pido excusas por la confusión en el mensaje y por la larga espera y les pido que sigan siendo generosos al donar, tanto o más como siempre lo han sido.

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