Church of St. Ephrem 929 Bay Ridge Parkway Brooklyn, New York 11228 www.stephremparishbrooklyn.org stephrembklyn St. Ephrem Catholic Church Dyker Heights Parish Staff Very Rev. Robert B. Adamo, V. F., KCHS, Pastor Rev. Msgr. Peter V. Kain, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Anthony S. Chanan, Parochial Vicar Mr. Robert Cote, Youth Minister Mrs. Michele James, Business Manager Rev. Msgr. Theophilus Joseph, Parochial Vicar Sr. Mary Ann Ambrose, C.S.J., Director of Faith Formation Mr. Thomas Marchesiello, Director of Music/Liturgy Deacon Kevin McLaughlin, Permanent Deacon Mr. Craig Mercado, Academy Principal Sr. Ann Martha Ondreicka, O.P., Director of the Spirituality Center Mrs. Lisa Pinsky, Parish Secretary Deacon Anthony Stucchio, Permanent Deacon Rectory Office 929 Bay Ridge Parkway 7188331010 Fax 7189215232 Spirituality Center 935 Bay Ridge Parkway 7189219518 June 6, 2021 Solemnity of Corpus Christi Faith Formation Office Third Floor of Academy 7187457486 FaithFormation@stephremparishbrooklyn.org St. Ephrem Catholic Academy 924 74th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11228 7188331440 www.stephremcatholicacademy.org Schedule of Masses Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12 Noon and 5:00 PM Weekdays Monday through Friday 7:00 AM & 8:45 AM Saturday 8:45 AM Rectory Office Hours MondayThursday: 9:00 AM12 Noon 1:00 PM5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM 12 Noon 1:00 PM4:00 PM Saturday No Office Hours Sunday No Office Hours Parish Registration All are welcomed and invited to register at the Parish Office and participate in our parish. Devotions Miraculous Medal Novena, Mondays following the 8:45 AM Mass Recitation of the Rosary at 8:15 AM before weekly morning Mass. Divine Mercy Chaplet every Friday following the 8:45 AM Mass First Friday Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament following the 8:45 AM Mass and Benediction at 12:30 PM. Our Mission Statement Abbreviated BulletinFor Full Copy https://stephremparishbrooklyn.org/bulletins Baptism Parents should call the rectory to make an appointment. Please note that there are no baptisms during the season of Lent. Marriage The Sacrament of Marriage requires a time of serious spiritual preparation. Couples should make arrangements for their marriage at least six months before the date of the wedding by making an appointment with a priest or deacon. Please log on to www.precana.org for complete information about marriage preparation in the Diocese. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday 3:30 4:30 PM. By appointment for all other times. Anointing of the Sick/Communion To make arrangements for communion to be brought to any parishioner who is seriously ill or confined to the house, or if they wish to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. To see a particular Staff Member, please call for an appointment. We, the parish family of St. Ephrem, baptized into the life of Jesus Christ and nourished by the Word and the Eucharist, strive to be a welcoming and responsive Roman Catholic faith community. Together we are committed to put our faith into action by: Responding to the spiritual and physical needs of the community through service and charity. Reaching out to those who are searching for a faith community, including the young and those seeking to rekindle their relationship with God. Reaching out to all without distinction. Passing on our faith and traditions through teaching by word and example. Connecting to where people are on their faith journey. Actively participating in the worship, sacrament and devotional life of the church.
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) June 6, 2021 This is my body. This is my blood. Mark 14: 1216, 2226 Dear Parishioners: The sacrificial nature of the Eucharist is clear from Jesus words and actions at the Last Supper, but hearing the words of institution over and over can become a part of a rote behavior that obscures their lifegiving meaning. The words of Jesus in Mark s gospel, While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, Take it, this is my body. Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many. The primary sacrificial context for the Last Supper comes from the Passover feast in which the meal is situated, but the offering of Jesus Body and Blood on behalf of many that is, for all people takes on and reinterprets much more of the sacrificial imagery of the Old Testament. The bread that he broke is a sign of his body, which he will offer in death, the true bread of the presence. The blood of the covenant shares in the imagery of the ceremony in Exodus in which Moses sprinkled blood on the people of Israel as a sign of their obedience to the covenant. The phrase shed for many draws us inexorably to the Suffering Servant of Isaiah, who pours himself out as an expiation for the sins of the people. In his words over the bread and the wine at the Last Supper, Jesus reveals his desire to become a complete selfgift in the sacrifice of his body and blood. Today, this gift is still present to us in the Body and Blood of Jesus consecrated at the altar, consumed by the faithful, and reserved for adoration and worship. In the simple elements of bread and wine, we find the totality of our Lord who humbled himself to take on flesh, suffered, died, and rose again. Here we encounter him with us always as food and drink to nourish, heal, and sustain us until the end of the age. Today, we welcome back our brothers and sisters, since Bishop DiMarzio has removed the dispensation. It is a great day on this Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord, to gather together as a family around the Table of the Lord. Today, as we continue to Do this in Memory of Me, we also demonstrate our faith that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist, every time we gather. As we adore Him, we bring Him from the Altar to the streets of our parish so that many could come to know Jesus, who gives Himself to all. This week we welcome Fr. Kevin Cronin, OFM to our parish who will conduct our parish mission. I ask you to please join us as Fr. Kevin shares with us the theme Loving God Gladly. Finally, congratulations to Fr. Elvin Torres who was ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 5th. Fr. Elvin was with us last summer for a pastoral experience as deacon. How appropriate that today, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Fr. Elvin will celebrate his First Mass. Please keep him in your prayers. In the Good Shepherd, O P M L G G! F P M F. K C, OFM Monday, June 7, 2021 God s Love in Jesus brings true Joy! 8:45 a.m. Mass and Mission Talk 7:00 p.m. Evening Service and Talk Tuesday, June 8, 2021 God s Mercy Restores the Joy of Our Youth! 8:45 a.m. Mass and Mission Talk 7:00 p.m. Evening Service and Talk (Sacrament of Reconciliation, with individual Absolution after Talk) Wednesday, June 9, 2021 God s Healing Brings New Hope! 8:45 a.m. Mass and Mission Talk 7:00 p.m. Evening Service and Talk Invite a Friend or Neighbor to Join You! 3
Mass Intentions for the week of June 6, 2021 While Churches now gather at 100% capacity, Bishop DiMarzio asks that we still Social Distance and all are encouraged to wear a mask. Those not vaccinated MUST wear a mask. For the purpose of Contact Tracing, please continue to use the Reservation Form through our parish website or by calling the Rectory Office. 8:45 AM Mass, the Saturday 5:00 PM Mass and the Sunday, 10:00 AM Mass are being live streamed through our parish website. Please share and join us! 4 Saturday, June 5th 8:45 AM Pasquale Marsillo 5:00 PM Marina Tesoriero For the Intentions of Ralph Costanza Anthony Saggese Shirley O Hara Joseph McGivney Emanuel Fuentes Sunday, June 6th 8:00 AM Josephine Henry 10:00 AM All Souls 12 Noon Living and Deceased Members of St. Ephrem Church 5:00 PM For the People of St. Ephrem Parish Monday, June 7th 7:00 AM Rosalia Adamo 8:45 AM John Carr Tuesday, June 8th 7:00 AM Aida Offitto 8:45 AM Lucy & Edwin McGuirk Wednesday, June 9th 7:00 AM For the Intentions of Sharone Perrone 8:45 AM Florence & Benjamin Nigro Thursday, June 10th 7:00 AM Joseph & Mary Patterson 8:45 AM Gilbert Bonilla Friday, June 11th 7:00 AM Michele Lepore 8:45 AM Maddalena Piscioneri Saturday, June 12th 8:45 AM Susan Pompkins 5:00 PM Louis Zraick Anna Maria Walsh Joseph McGivney Eleanor Von Dollen William Lutzius, Jr. Sunday, June 13th 8:00 AM Azea Braganza 10:00 AM Gerlanda & Rosario Carluzzo & Maria Taibi 12 Noon Matthew A. Gilmartin 5:00 PM For the People of St. Ephrem Parish D Y K? S C The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily. S C P My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already There and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen. About the author: Archdiocese of New York
M You can honor or remember a loved one by requesting a Mass intention, Bread & Wine, Altar Candles, Sanctuary Lamp, Flowers for The Tabernacle Altar, Blessed Mother Altar and Holy Family Altar. Please contact the rectory if interested. Flowers at the Blessed Mother Altar In Memory of: Marie Iannizzi Requested by Betty Iannizzi Altar Candles Bread and Wine In Loving Memory of: Joseph McGivney Requested by The Halaby Family Flowers at the Tabernacle In Memory of: Rosalia & Nicolo Adamo Requested by Their Loving Family In Loving Memory of: Joseph McGivney Requested by The Halaby Family Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults The R.C.I.A. is designed for adults who have never been baptized, perhaps been baptized in another faith, or baptized Catholic but never received Eucharist and Confirmation. This is an opportunity to explore life in the Catholic Community, have a companion on your faith journey, prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, and/or Eucharist, and Confirmation). If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the RCIA call S. Mary Ann at 7187457486 or email: sma@stephremparishbrooklyn.org May 30, 2021 162 Envelopes $5,400.00 We Share (Online Giving) 41 Donors $1,174.16 Mass Attendance 308 835 Families Registered and Receive Envelopes If you are able to send in your weekly donation or enroll in the secure online donation through our Parish website it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for those who mailed in your donation or signed up for online giving! To learn more about ways to give, visit our parish website at: www.stephremparishbrooklyn.org Thank you for your generosity to St. Ephrem Parish! How will our Parish Benefit? St. Ephrem Parish Goal is: $104,198.00 You may notice that our parish goal has been reduced. This is a result that our weekly collections have gone down due to less attendance at weekly Masses. Once we exceed our goal, then we will receive 100% of all funds raised above goal. Last year we did not achieve our goal. St. Ephrem Parish Goal $104,198.00 Number of Donors 124 Amount Pledged $67,570.00 Paid to Date Thank You! $49,461.00 WE ARE THE CHURCH, TOGETHER! St. Ephrem Centennial Campaign Our Church, Our Prayers, Our Legacy Parish Goal As of Number of Donors Amount Pledged Paid to Date Percent of Goal June 2, 2021 $1.25 Million 242 $1,367,287.64 $806,621.40 109% Thank You for your Generosity! Saint Ephrem, pray for us! 5
C F F E B R 20212022 A 18 through J 18 Before June 18th: (Payment Included) One Child: $130 Two + Children: $180 After June 18th: One Child: $160 Two + Children: $210 Registration is OnLine! Go to: https://stephremparishbrooklyn.org/religious education/faithformationregistration20212022 Payment can also be done online By clicking on Giving P H Sunday, June 6th Solemnity of the Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ Corpus Christi Procession Immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Mass The procession will leave the church and continue around the block and conclude with a final blessing at the Fort Hamilton Entrance of the Church. Social Distancing Required! St. Ephrem Catholic Academy 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony Friday, June 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church O L P H F P We will be collecting nonperishable and nonexpired food items weekend of June 12th & 13th Thank you for your generosity! 6 S. E C A C 2021
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