Lilies donated in Honor of St. Anthony of Padua
Lilies were donated to adorn the church and give thanks to God for St. Anthony on his special day by parishioners and visitors with prayers and intentions. We add our prayers as we ask for St. Anthony to intercede for these and for all who are devoted to this beloved saint.
(intentions are listed generally in alphabetical order by the first name of the donor)
| Intentions: | Offered by: |
| Health and love of my bf James B. | Angelina Edelman |
| In gratitude for St. Anthony’s presence and intercession in my life. | Ann D. Jablon |
| For the loving Husband of Anna Agnieszka Mynarz. “special intention” | Anna Mynarz |
| For my father Bronislaw Mynarz. “deceased” | Anna Mynarz |
| St. Anthony, always take good care of me and my family | Anonymous |
| Anthony J. and Josephine M. Malara, Anthony I. and Joseph H. S. Malara | Anthony & Joseph Malara |
| Good Health and peace at home | Araceli Limbaga |
| For family of Feria, Perez, and Cruz | AURA FERIA |
| Special Intention – For my daughter Tricia Rumola | Barbara A Sonntag |
| Special Intention for my daughter Tricia Rumola
For deceased: Thomas and Theresa Dolan Special intention for my daughter Mary Ellen and grandson Connor Special intention for Henry and Barbara Sonntag |
Barbara A Sonntag |
| In honor of St. Anthony from Bernita Robinson | Bernita Robinson |
| Thanks for benefits and blessings | Carla Ann Roudette Brown |
| For my special intentions and in thanksgiving for the many blessings. | Christine M. Goodwin |
| For the deceased members of the Cipriani family | Clare Amoroso |
| Pray for my health and mom’s health, pray for a blessing for apartment opportunities | Cynthia Hernandez |
| Health of David Taylor – Special intention | David Taylor |
| in memory of deceased family members for for a special intention | Debra Colozzi |
| For the Lawrence Family | Diane Lawrence |
| In honor of St. Anthony and for special intentions | Dolores Henry |
| Gershow and Candida Rose | Elizabeth Rose |
| For the Abulencia Family and in thanksgiving to St. Anthony | Feliciana & Antonio Abulencia |
| Birthday 72 years old | Gilda Gines |
| In Memory of Anna Marie Lynch, born on the feast of St. Anthony in 1923.
Please remember her and deceased members of the Lewandoski, Napierski, Lynch and Curry families who are in her wonderful company. |
Grace Lynch |
| St. Anthony, I love you! | Indira Vukic |
| Jane R. and Charles Janiak (deceased) | Jane M. Janiak |
| for the Cavanaugh and Sweeney Family special intentions | Janice Cavanaugh |
| For my Beloved Mother, Bridget Lavin (deceased) | Jean M Lavin |
| In honor of St. Anthony and for special intentions | Jennifer E Wiler |
| For our daughter, Lily, who will be celebrating her 29th birthday on June 13, 2021. | Jonathan B Dwyer |
| Samuela Perrotto (deceased) | Judith T Dolan |
| For Mauro and Purisima Simondac | Justin Simondac |
| St. Anthony, please continue to guide us and protect us | Loida de la Isla |
| For the intentions of Lourdes Tabique-Marasigan and Denise T. Marasigan | LOURDES T. MARASIGAN |
| For the soul of my Aunt Alice D. McCormack — who had a special devotion for St. Anthony for her baby — baby Anthony McCormack — for the soul of Gerard Anthony Gilbride — deeply and Most especially St. Anthony for all the needs of Providencia Castro Apolinaris Gilbride and Michael Gilbride — in thanksgiving for getting my Metro card this morning back — Please always help Michael Gilbride when he loses things for the friars at St. Francis of Assisi Church most especially Fr. Kevin Tortorelli, Fr. Felix McGrath and Fr. Robert Gavin and Fr. Brian Smail and Fr. Paul Lostrito — for Fr. Andrew Reits and for Elizabeth and Gerard Del Re and for Tonita Maldonado and Anthony Napoli and for Anthony Santoro and for Anthony Hughes — for Fr. Gerard Sauer and for Fr. Michael Falce and for Bishop Paul Moore and Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio for Dolores McCarthy and Lafcadio Molina and for Fr. Anthony Banye and for our homes and our financial needs — for Ruth Anne Gilbride and Marivel Garcia | Michael Gilbride |
| Jessie Q. Sotto
Deceased For eternal repose of his soul. |
Maria Corsini C Sotto |
| For the safety of my family | Maria Elena Chan |
| For the intentions of Christine and Lauren Cherichella | Maria L Cherichella |
| For the deceased members of the Diaz family and for Ruby de Jesus | Maria L Diaz de Jesus |
| Robert Dorgan & all my deceased family & friends. For a change of heart for my granddaughter Liz. To help me restore my health. For thanks for all the
favors he has done for me. |
Mary Dorgan |
| For Maggie Rittler | Mary Havey |
| My special intentions, for my sons, grandsons, family members, peace of mind, jobs, school, health, finances | Michelle Sylveseter |
| L & D Members DiPaolo Family, Christine Carapucci, Lucille Baron, Arlene Feliccia | Nancy DiPaolo |
| Frank Cosie-Healing special intention | Nancy F Cosie |
| For Eric Anthamatten. May his bright light be well celebrated and continue to shine in the many lives he touched. | Nicholas McGovern |
| Joseph A. Gorski, Sr. (Father-Deceased)
Irene J. Gorski (Mother-Deceased) Josephine Murgo (Mother of a Work Colleague-Recently Deceased) |
Patricia L Gorski |
| Resurrection, Holy Spirit, Praise God | Patricia V. Browne |
| Deceased members of GANCE and Havens families. | Robert Gance |
| Elizabeth & Robert Troilo, my parents – deceased. They were married on the Feast of St. Anthony. | Roberta L Troilo |
| In Memory of: Stephen J. and Frances M. Rosty (deceased) | Roberta Rosty |
| Mark Broadway deceased
John and Mary Kunert deceased |
Theresa Broadway |
| In honor of St. Anthony and for special intentions | Theresa Concert |
| Financial reparation for the Family of Joseph & Mary Diallo | Therese Diallo |
| In memory of my wife who died June 5, 2021 | Thomas P.Donlon |
| Robert S. Andrejko (deceased) | Tracey Andrejko |
| Special Intention for healing my parents:
Barbara Sonntag Henry Sonntag |
Tricia A Rumola |
| For Victor A. Green | Vanessa N. Washington |
| For the deceased and living members of the Baranello/Schubert Family | Wendy Baranello |
The friars and staff encourage everyone to get vaccinated
The decision to get take any vaccine is complex. It is something that enters our very bodies, and so it is extremely personal. It is also a decision that must take into account medical and scientific information. We must weigh the relative safety and effectiveness of the vaccine against the risks, to ourselves and others, of not getting vaccinated.
And the decision to get vaccinated is a social and moral decision. Vaccines by their very nature not only protect the person vaccinated, but they protect our neighbor and the rest of society. Vaccinations impact the common good.
As Catholic Christians we believe that God calls us to be concerned not only for ourselves but also for the common good. As such, when we are deciding whether or not to get vaccinated, part of our decision must be not only what is good for me, but also what is good for others.
Pope Francis made this explicit in a TV interview he gave in January of this year in which he said,
“I believe that morally everyone must take the vaccine.
It is the moral choice because it is about your life but also the lives of others.”
(Pope Francis, January 10, 2021)
If you have concerns or fears about getting vaccinated and you would like to talk to someone at St. Francis the friars and staff are here for you. Please reach out to us. All of the friars and the staff have been vaccinated.
Film Screening: Building a Bridge
Join us Wednesday, June 16th at 6:00 PM in the upper Church as we premier the film:
BUILDING A BRIDGE
New York, Documentary, LGBTQIA
The tragic 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando and the apparent apathy of his peers prompted Father James Martin, a New York-based priest, author, and journalist to pen the book, Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity. The publication and subsequent appearances on outlets from Colbert to Fox News made him something of a celebrity, beloved by many and denounced by those who claim he’s a heretic.
Directed by Evan Mascagni and Shannon Post, and executive-produced by Martin Scorsese, this illuminating portrait follows the outspoken but good-humored Martin as he speaks to packed houses, often flanked by protestors; consoles queer youth and struggling parents; and journeys to Rome. With the election of Pope Francis and his famous “who am I to judge?” comment, it appeared the Church was finally beginning to accept the LGBTQ+ community. However, a March 15 Vatican statement barring priests from blessing same-sex unions has made Martin’s mission more critical than ever, and begs the question, “What would Jesus do?” If the answer is to demonstrate compassion, love, and acceptance, then Martin is truly doing the Lord’s work. —Mimi Brody
St. Anthony Feast Day Sale at the St. Francis Bookstore
St. Francis Bookstore will have a
St. Anthony Feast Day Sale
50% of ALL items!
Weekend of June 12th, 13th & 14th.
Send a Novena of Masses for Father’s Day
The Friars at St. Francis of Assisi will remember all fathers, grandfathers and father figures during a Novena of Masses beginning on Father’s Day. To send a card and have one of your loved ones remembered, click HERE or on the image below.
UGNAYAN Filipino Ministry June First Friday Mass
The UGNAYAN Filipino Ministry is having its June First Friday Mass
on Friday, June 4th
at 6:15 PM
in the Upper Church.
The ministry is inviting everyone to join in person or virtually at St. Francis Live.
Please wear your masks, observe proper social distancing and sit on designated areas.
All are welcome!
Thank you.
Flowers for St. Anthony of Padua
You are invited to donate a lily for the feast of St. Anthony. The lilies will adorn the church and give thanks to God for St. Anthony on his special day! Please send us the name of a loved one or a special intention that you would like to be prayed for on June 13th.
Catholicism 101: Acts of the Apostles
Take time to learn more about your faith this summer. Join us for Catholicism 101: Acts of the Apostles.
Good News about Masks from the CDC!
On May 13, 2021, the CDC announced that scientific data shows that fully vaccinated people may safely return to not wearing masks in most settings including indoor activities. This is great news and a major step forward in getting beyond this terrible pandemic.
However, people who are not yet vaccinated are still at a high risk of contracting COVID-19 in New York City.
For the health and safety of our brothers and sisters who have not yet been able to get a vaccine, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi we will continue to require masks and social distancing at Mass for the time being. This may change as the risk levels in New York City decline. However as Christians called to love one another, we feel that this is a small sacrifice that those who are vaccinated we can still make for the sake of those who are not.
The friars and staff strongly urge everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible for the sake of the common good. We can overcome this pandemic if we continue to all do our part. As Pope Francis said, getting vaccinated is the moral thing to do for our own safety, for the safety of our family, friends and neighbors and for the common good.
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