I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE.

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 28TH 2012
Bronx, New York
I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE.
HOLY MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 8:00am (Italian), 9:00am (English)
5:30pm (Albanian), 7:00pm (English)
Sunday: 8:00am (Italian),
9:00am (Spanish - Auditorium)
9:15am, 10:30am, 12 noon (English),
1:15pm (Spanish)
Weekdays: 8:00am (Italian), 9:00am (English),
Thursdays: 7:00pm (Spanish)
Eucharistic Adoration: Every Saturday 9:30am - 12pm
& First Friday of the Month after the 7:30pm Holy Mass
CONFESSION: Saturdays 3:00- 4:00pm & 6:30pm-7:00pm
VOCATIONS
Is God calling you to the priesthood or religious life? Speak to one of
our priests or call the Archdiocese Vocations Office at (914) 968-1340.
BAPTISMS/WEDDINGS
Please make arrangements with a Parish Priest at the rectory office at
least six months in advance.
EMERGENCY/SICK CALLS
If you know a sick parishioner who is in the hospital, nursing home or
homebound, kindly let us know. Please call the Rectory at any time,
day or night.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
Every family in the parish is asked to register at the parish office. If
you have changed your address or family information, please inform
the Parish Office.
Pastor
Rev. Nikolin Pergjini
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Louis J. Anderson
Sunday Associates
Rev. Msgr. Frederick J. Becker
Director of Music
Dr. Peter Mutarelli
Parish Website:
WWW.STLUCYBRONX.PARISHESONLINE.COM
Parish E-mail: STLUCYBRONX@GMAIL.COM
RECTORY: 718-882-0710 Fax: 718-882-8876
833 Mace Avenue Bronx, NY 10467
Monday thru Saturday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday - 9:00am to 4:30pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: 718-882-0710 x19
www.stlucysreligiouseducation.com
Mrs. Angela LeClerc, Coordinator
ST. LUCY’S SCHOOL: 718-882-2203
830 Mace Avenue Bronx, NY 10467
Mrs. Stefanini, Principal
ST. LUCY’S GIFT SHOP: 718-882-0710
Open every day, 10:00am-5:00pm,
Closed for half hour lunch 12-12:30pm
SCALA SANTA
Open 11AM - 4PM Saturday & Sunday, weather permitting
GROTTO - LOURDES OF AMERICA
Open every day, morning to evening, weather permitting
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME-
OCTOBER 28, 2012

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 28TH 2012
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Monday– Oct. 29th: Weekday
8:00am Angela, Maria, Chiara, Emanuele, &
Pietro Mitarotonda
9:00am Maria, Naily & Marlyn Rosario
Tuesday– Oct. 30th: Weekday
8:00am Ada Nardi
9:00am Natale Riccio
Wednesday– Oct. 31st: Weekday
8:00am Rosario Scariati
9:00am Angelina & Davide Villani
Thursday– Nov. 1st. All Saints
8:00am All Souls
9:00am Fred Mazzilli
5:30pm Zef Nika Juncaj
6:30pm Benefactors of St. Lucy’s Parish
7:30pm Antonio de Jesus Paello
Friday– Nov. 2nd: The Commemoration of
All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)
8:00am Giovanni Ruffolo
9:00am All Souls
12:00pm For the Intentions of the Pope
5:30pm Nikoll Berisha
6:30pm All Souls
7:30pm For the Intentions of the Pope
Saturday– Nov. 3rd: Weekday, Saint Martin
de Porres, Religious, BVM
8:00am All Souls
9:00am All Deceased Members of the Genco,
Mastrandrea & Trapasso Family
5:30pm Gjieka Elezaj
7:00pm Florentino Datwayta & Gregorio Arellano
Sunday– Nov. 4th: Thirty-First Sunday in
Ordinary Time
8:00am Lucia, Angela, Giuseppe & Francesco Chimienti
9:00am Elvira Mahuiz
9:15am All Deceased Members of the Trapasso Family
10:30am For All Parishioners of St. Lucy’s Parish
12:00pm Assunta & Pietro Reda
1:15pm All Souls
DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, the
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for
the repose of the souls of the loved ones of
our parishioners and their families. Those
whose names are returned to us on All Souls
envelopes will be remembered at all masses this month. Envelopes
are available at the exits of the Church for those who
have not received them in the mail.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — I will lead the people to brooks of water, on a level
road, so that none shall stumble (Jeremiah 31:7-9).
Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy
(Psalm 126).
Second Reading — It was not Christ who glorified himself, but rather
the one who said to him: You are my son: this day I have begotten you
(Hebrews 5:1-6).
Gospel — Immediately the blind man received his sight and followed
Jesus on the way (Mark 10:46-52).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
LIVES OF THE SAINTS
“If we venerate their memory, it
serves us, not them. But I tell you,
when I think of them, I feel myself
inflamed by a tremendous yearning.
Calling the saints to mind inspires,
or rather arouses in us,
above all else, a longing to enjoy
their company, so desirable in itself…
In short, we long to be united in happiness with all
the saints. But our dispositions change. The Church of all
the first followers of Christ awaits us, but we do nothing
about it. The saints want us to be with them, and we are
indifferent. The souls of the just await us, and we ignore
them.”
St. Bernard
Requiescant in Pace
-Saints of the Roman Calendar
Please remember in your prayers the parishioners, friends,
relatives and benefactors who recently died:
Frank Abrusci & Julia Balletta
May they rest in Peace. Amen.
We thank you for your generosity.
Please remember the parish of St.
Lucy in your estate plan by
including a bequest in your will.
St. Lucy, pray for our benefactors
living and deceased. Amen.

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 28TH 2012
Message from Fr. Pergjini-
It was all souls day when the rectory door bell rang on a cold day in November. The priest on duty opened the door and saw an old
and tired woman who looked homeless. The priest welcomed her and said “How can I help you?” For a moment it was silent. She
quietly looked at him with a gentle look. He thought that now she will be asking for food, money or clothing. After that deep eye
contact, she said to the priest with a very calm voice “Father, my dear friend who lived with me on the street for twenty years died
yesterday. I want to offer a Holy Mass for her.” It was silent for few moments. The priest saw tears in that suffering face. She said
to him that the pain of losing someone dear was more painful than living on the streets for more than twenty years. While he was
listening, he felt very embarrassed because instead of hearing from her a request for food, money or clothing, she was only asking to
offer a holy Mass for her friend and expressing her pain of losing a dear friend. He consoled her and said “Yes of course, come tomorrow
morning and I will celebrate a Mass for your dear friend.” She thanked him with her teary eyes and asked “How much should I
pay for the Holy Mass Father?” At that moment the priest felt as if the ceiling fell on top off his head. For him it was impossible to
believe what was happening. He was moved by these words and for a moment he could not speak because of these strong emotions.
After he recollected himself he said “Please, do not think about that. It is free, come tomorrow and I will celebrate the Mass for the
repose of her soul.” When the priest had finished talking she took from her pocket a dirty plastic bag filled with coins. Quietly she
looked at him and placed the little bag on the table saying “Father this is my treasure, and I want to offer it for the repose of her soul.
You have to take it.” Moved by this amazing experience he insisted to put the bag back in her pocket. Next day, early in the morning
the priest patiently was waiting for her to start the Holy Mass, but she never came. Who knows what happened to her? Only
God can answer that question. The priest celebrated Mass alone on that early morning. During the celebration he deeply felt the
mystery and the power of Christ on the altar. In that silent and peaceful celebration he thought of the unknown homeless women
whose Mass was being offered and the humble and moving gesture of her friend. As he stood before the sacred host and the precious
blood of our Redeemer on the altar, the living and the dead were united in the divine mystery of the holy sacrifice of the Mass. The
beauty and the power of the Holy Mass of that early morning became very dear to him. After the celebration he shared this moving
story with his confessors saying that when our time comes this homeless woman could be the one to open the doors of paradise for us.
It was November, the month of all souls. It was cold. May the homeless woman, our beloved departed, and many others known and
unknown to us, rest in peace. Amen!
We welcome into the Roman Catholic Church and our parish
Community of St. Lucy the children who were Baptized on:
October 14th- Noah John Popaj & Mikana Ndreka
October 21st- Madalyn Isabella Vanbrakle, Mia Lee Aristy
Kamyla Marie Solic Carrillio, Mia Bleu Feliciano,
Joseph Christopher Polizzano & Dominic Morgan Hernandez
Robert Kolaj & Leonora Mucaj
and
Mario Caballero & Cristine Giland
P LEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING SICK WHO HAVE ASKED FOR
YOUR PRAYERS: Antoinette Strazza, Linda-Sue Warren, Ingrid Arias,
Aurora Cappello, Christian Mauser, Ana C. Williams, Michelina Revans,
Vera Gjini, Rosetta DeMarco, Cianna Wingstel, Donna Bonhomne,
Brendon Hermida, Frank Urello, Donata Urello, Luis Medina,
Maria Soto, Robert Roman Jr., Rosa Martinez, Madison Rodriguez,
Ralph Hermida, Linda Brucco, Anna Locicero, Sonia Williams,
Pierina Porretta, Candida Silverio, Maximina Garcia, Ana Edith
Castillo & Evarista Germosen, Juan Hernandez, Taylor Viapiana,
Helena DeVonish and Carmen Gomez.
Best Wishes & Blessings to:
Mr. Pashko Palushaj & Ms. Mirelle Palushaj
who were married on October 20th
Mr. David Errera & Alexandra Lorenzo
who were married on October 26th
Christopher Burmester & Dominique Saint Amond
who were married on October 27th
and
Mr. Ndue Hysaj & Gjyste Hysaj
who were married on October 27th
Please remember to set your clocks
back one hour. Standard Time begins
on Sunday, November 4th at 2am.

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 28TH 2012
FORMING A GOOD CATHOLIC
CONSCIENCE FOR VOTING
Conscience is not something that allows us to justify doing whatever we want, nor is it a mere 'feeling' about
what we should or should not do. Rather, conscience is the voice of God resounding in the human heart, revealing
the truth to us and calling us to do what is good while shunning what is evil." (Faithful Citizenship
17)
The Bishops of the United States have outlined principles from the social teaching of the Church that are relevant to
forming conscience for voting (Faithful Citizenship 40-56):
• The Right to Life and the Dignity of the Human Person -- Human life is sacred; direct attacks on innocent human beings must be
opposed.
• Call to Family, Community and Participation -- The family, based on marriage between a man and a woman, is the fundamental
unit of society, and must not be re-defined.
• Rights and Responsibilities -- Every person has the right to life, to religious freedom, and to those things required for decent living
(housing, education, etc.); we also have duties to each other and to society.
• Option for the Poor and Vulnerable -- While the common good embraces all, those who are in greatest
need, the poor and vulnerable, deserve preferential concern.
• Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers -- The economy must serve people.
• Solidarity -- There is one human family, despite national, economic and ideological differences.
• Caring for God's Creation -- We all are called to be careful stewards of God’s creation.
“The inalienable right to right of every innocent human person outweighs other concerns where Catholics
may use prudential judgment, such as how best to meet the needs of the poor or to increase access to health
care for all.” (New York State Bishops, Our Cherished Right, Our Solemn Duty)
“A Catholic cannot vote for a candidate who takes a position in favor of an intrinsic evil, such as abortion or
racism, if the voter’s intent is to support that position. In such cases a Catholic would be guilty of formal cooperation
in grave evil.” (Faithful Citizenship 34)
“Those who knowingly, willingly, and directly support public policies or legislation that undermine fundamental
moral principles cooperate with evil." (Faithful Citizenship 38)
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?
For more information, including links to all the documents cited above, see the Family Life/Respect Life Office
website:www.flrl.org/Voter_Education.htm.

THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 28TH 2012
Thursday, November 1st, All Saints Day,
a Holy Day of Obligation
Holy Mass Schedule
8:00 am - Italian Mass
9:00 am - English Mass
5:30 pm - Albanian Mass
6:30 pm - English Mass
7:30 pm - Spanish Mass
Friday, November 2nd,
All Soul’s Day
Holy Mass Schedule
8:00 am - Italian Mass
9:00 am - English Mass
12:00 pm - English Mass
5:30 pm - Albanian Mass
6:30 pm - English Mass
7:30 pm - Spanish Mass
At the 6:30pm English Mass, A Holy Sacrifice will be offered
for the repose of all parishioners who have died
from last November of 2011. Also in this celebration, we
will remember our deceased clergy and benefactors of
Saint Lucy’s Parish.
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed
until 10:00pm with Benediction
BLOOD DRIVE- SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
Bi-Annual Parish Blood Drive for Hudson Valley Blood Center
will take place from 9:30am to 3:30pm in the School Cafeteria.
Give the Gift of Life to someone else. Your Pint of
Blood WILL make the difference to someone who desperately
needs it. Please sign up in the church vestibule and bring your
picture ID at the time of the Blood Drive. Bring a Friend. Remember,
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME!
SAVE THE DATE - ST. LUCY’S PARISH/SCHOOL
4th Annual Dinner Dance, Friday, April 19th, 2013
We will be honoring Edith Ocasio, Magdalena Cruz,
Ines Truchi, Rifka Royal, Carmela Mascia and Monsignor
Frederick Becker. Tickets and more information
available in December Please contact Laura Gwin at
718-882-2203 ext. 18 or Madeline Marinaccio at 718–
0710.
Last weekend the world rejoiced at the Canonization
of Kateri Tekakwitha and Marianne Cope. In their
lives we see various aspects of the Catholic life exemplified.
Kateri, a Native American was part of a population
listening to the call of Christ through the efforts
of the missionaries, most of whom were French, including
the priest who baptized her. She took serious
the lessons taught her and wanted to live a deeply ascetical life.
Though her relatives desired her to marry, she wanted to maintain her
virginity as part of her spirituality. One of her mentors advised her in
terms of her living circumstances: “Take courage, despite the words of
those who have no faith.” Well known are the stories of her suffering
physical disfigurement. She endured the disrespectful terms tossed her
way. She also looked past those who would belittle her commitment to
Christ to the reality that she must always draw closer to her Savior.
How often do we fail to speak a word of truth or act upon the demands
of the Gospel simply because we don’t want to stand out in a crowd?
Marianne Cope, a Franciscan Sister, was an immigrant to our country.
Like so many others who appreciated all that she received from her
adopted land and her beloved faith community she entered religious
life. Her ministry was truly dynamic: teacher, nurse, superior, and ulti-
mately with Father Damien of Molokai, the servant of the outcast. She
teaches us that we must be open to the Holy Spirit throughout our
lives. Until God calls us we cannot say “He is finished with us”. No
matter what our age we need to recognize the fact that we have a mission
from our Baptism to preach, teach and sanctify. The world needs
to hear God’s Word and we are His instruments.
Reverend Brian McWeeney
La semana pasada el mundo gozo sobre las Canonizaciones
de Kateri Tekakwitha y Marianne Cope. En
sus vidas podemos ver varios aspectos de la vida
católica ejemplificada. Kateri, una Nativa Americana
era parte de una población quienes escuchaban
la llamada de Cristo a través de los esfuerzos de los
misioneros, la mayoría de los cuales eran Franceses,
entre ellos el sacerdote que la bautizó. Ella tomó en serio las instrucciones
que le enseñaron y quería vivir una vida profundamente ascética.
Aunque sus familiares deseaban que se casase, ella quería mantener
su pureza, como parte de su espiritualidad. Uno de sus mentores
le aconsejó en cuanto a sus circunstancias de vida: "¡Fortalecerse, a
pesar de las palabras de aquellos que no tenían fe." Conocidas son las
historias de su desfiguración física y su sufrimiento. Ella soportó de los
comentarios irrespetuosos. Ella también miró mas allá de aquellos
quien la menospreciaba en su compromiso con Cristo y con la realidad
que ella siempre debe acercarse más a su Salvador. ¿Cuántas veces no
somos capaces de hablar una palabra verdadera o conducirnos sobre
las reclamaciones del Evangelio, sencillamente porque nosotros no
queremos sobresalir en una multitud? Marianne Cope, una Religiosa
Franciscana, fue una emigrante en nuestro país. Igual que muchos
otros que aprecian todo lo que recibió de su patria adoptiva y de su
amada comunidad de fe ella entró en la vida religiosa. Su ministerio
era verdaderamente dinámica: maestra, enfermera, superiora, y últimamente
con el Padre Damián de Molokai, el siervo de los marginados.
Ella nos enseña que debemos estar abettors al Espíritu Santo en nuestras
vidas. Hasta que Dios nos llame no podemos decir "Él ha terminado
con nosotros". No importa la edad, tenemos que reconocer el
hecho de que tenemos una misión desde nuestro Bautismo: a predicar,
enseñar y santificar. El mundo necesita escuchar la Palabra de Dios y
nosotros somos sus instrumentos.
Reverend Brian McWeeney
Let us Pray- for our men and women serving in Afghanistan
and Iraq, especially for: Jose Belen, Jeff Malen,
Pablo Juan Hernandez, & Rolly Bourdierd.