BULLETIN BOARD
With Deepest Sympathies
Fr. Erick, Pastor of Our Lady of Light Parish, regrets to inform you of the death of our parishioner, Veronica Omo-Agbi, mother of Casimir Agbi, who worships at St. Catherine’s. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Viewing: Saturday, May 9th viewing from 10am-11am at St. Catherine’s. Funeral Service: Immediately after viewing at St. Catherine’s. Please pray for the repose of her soul and for the consolation of her family and friends. May she rest in peace of Christ the Risen Lord.
Update on Delayed Envelopes
The envelope company confirms that everything has been mailed out. Expect to receive your envelopes by next week. You will be informed if there are any changes. Thank you for your patience.
With Deepest Sympathies
Fr. Erick, Pastor of Our Lady of Light Parish, regrets to inform you of the death of our parishioner Thelma Thomas, sister of the late Marie Fleuranges. Millicent Walthall who used to pray at St. Pascal’s Church. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Viewing: Friday, February 13 th from 10am-11am at J. Foster Phillips Funeral Service: Friday, September 13 th at 11am am at J. Foster Phillips Please pray for the repose of her soul and for the consolation of her family and friends. May she rest in peace of Christ the Risen Lord.
In Loving Memory
Joyce H. Buncom, devoted worshiper at St. Pascal Baylon and a faithful Rosarian, will be laid to rest on Tuesday, February 17th. Viewing and Funeral Mass: Tuesday, February 17th Viewing: 9:00 –10:00 AM Funeral Mass: Immediately following at 10:00 AM Please pray for the repose of her soul and for the consolation of her family and friends. May she rest in the peace of Christ the Risen Lord.
Obituary
We share with sadness that Derrick McDonald, brother of Paula McCalla, passed away on Tuesday, January 27th. Paula is a valued member of our St. Pascal’s church family, and we ask you to keep her and her loved ones in prayer during this difficult time. Please remember the McCalla and McDonald families in your prayers.
Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita Sunday (February 8th)
St. Josephine Bakhita is the patron saint of victims of human trafficking and slavery, as well as the patron saint of Sudan, her country of birth. Join us in praying the Novena to St. Josephine Bakhita, beginning on January 30, 2026 and ending on February 8, 2026, which is also the annual International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.
Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns Black History Month Mass celebration on February 1, 2026
The Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns invites you to attend their annual Black History Month Mass celebration on February 1, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual help located at 111-50 115th Street, South Ozone Park. To make the celebration truly reflective of the diverse diocesan family, it is recommended that individuals wear the traditional attire of their respective country and bring one's national flag. If possible, you can bring a dish from your respective countries.
Consolation Ministry
There has been a need identified to begin a consolation ministry. The ministry will focus on providing support to grieving families, assistance at wake services and preparation for the funeral mass. It is an opportunity to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ during their time of need. Catholic Charities will be offering free training on. February 7, 2026, from 9am-Noon at The Shrine of Church of St Jude 1667 Canarsie Road Brooklyn NY. Lunch will be provided and free parking is available. If you are interested in this ministry, you can contact Deacon Al Saldana 646-684-5938 before January 21, 2026.
Update on Envelopes
To our dear parishioners, Below is a copy of the email we received from the envelope company explaining the delay in shipment. The envelopes should arrive within the next two to three weeks. In the meantime, please use the gold envelopes located at the back of the church. Thank you for your patience and understanding. NOTE: if you are using the gold temporary envelope or another envelope, please remember to write your envelope number on the front of the envelope. Thank you
Good afternoon, I’m writing with a straightforward update—and an apology. Due to unexpected machinery issues, our production schedule has been disrupted, and we are currently behind on some orders. At this time, your mailing may be delayed by up to two weeks past the scheduled start date. We know that timing matters, and we understand the strain this can place on your planning and your own commitments. The good news is that we have an engineering specialist and technicians scheduled to be on-site (Jan. 6) to complete repairs and help restore full production capacity. In the meantime, our team is working daily to stabilize production and minimize the impact on your job as much as possible.
Obituary
Fr. Erick Vega, Pastor of Our Lady of Light Parish, regrets to inform you of the death of Rupurt Medina father of Ellicia James who worships at St. Catherine of Sienna. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Viewing: Tuesday, January 6th from 10am to 11am Funeral Mass: Tuesday, January 6th from 11am to 12 noon Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in peace of Christ the Risen Lord.
F and M trains will swap routes PERMANENTLY
Sunday, 7th December
Obituary
Fr. Erick Vega, regrets to inform you of the death of Adeltha Ranglin mother of Kerry-Ann Gilchrist who worships at St. Catherine's. Mrs. Ranglin passed away in Florida, where the services will be held at Saint Gregory the Great in Plantation Florida. Please pray for repose of her soul and for the consolation of her family and friends. May she rest in the peace of Christ the Risen Lord.
Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens Santa Toy Shop Guidelines!
Annual Brooklyn and Queens Catholic Youth Day
(Saturday, November 15th) On behalf of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, along with the Diocese of Brooklyn and CFBQ, we would like to invite all youth to the annual Brooklyn and Queens Catholic Youth Day! Christ the King Highschool Saturday, November 15th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Doors will open at 8:45am and programming will start promptly at 9:00am. The fee to register is $10 and includes lunch for the day Please RSVP: by November 6th
Catholic Youth Day November 15, 2025
Dear Parents, If you would like your child to attend Catholic Youth Day, please contact Maxine Dinnall to register or ask any questions.
Trip to London and Paris
Sandra Jean from St. Clement Pope Church has put together a trip to, London and Paris. August 24-September 3, 2026. There will be an informational meeting in the rectory of St. Clement Pope on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 @ 7pm. Or you can join us via ZOOM meeting ID: 895 4759 6892 Passcode 701419 See you there.