Mass Times

Communion Once or Twice Per Day

One of the significant changes for the faithful in the Code of Canon Law which was promulgated in 1983 was receiving permission to receive Holy Communion more than once per day. In the past, the law set certain conditions, such as participation in a funeral, marriage or ordination Mass. The new canon, however, simply states that a person who has received the Most Holy Eucharist may received it a second time on the same day only during the celebration of the Eucharist in which the person participates.  However, the question arose whether a person could receive Holy Communion a third or fourth time.  The Pontifical Commission for the Authentic Interpretation of Legislative texts responded by saying receiving a second time is allowed but not a third or a fourth time, the exception being for those who are in danger of death. They are strongly urged to receive communion again, even if they have received it twice before.

HOLY DAY MASSES:
Check the Bulletin for the Mass Schedule.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS:  
Every Friday during Lent:  following the 12:15 PM Mass (English), 6:30 PM (Spanish)
CONFESSION TIMES:
Every Saturday from 4 PM to 5:15 PM , or by appointment in the rectory.
ROSARY:
Legion of Mary Rosary in Spanish every Saturday at 1:00PM in the Peralta Rectory Meeting Room.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET:
Every Wednesday at 7 PM in Spanish in the church.
BAPTISMS:
English: Every Sunday at 2:30PM
Español: 3er Sábados a las 2:30 PM
BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS:
Usually meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 PM in the Church.  Register for the class at the rectory. You MUST bring BOTH a copy of the child's birth certificate as well as a copy of the Confirmation certificate of the godparents or a copy of the godparent's Catholic marriage certificate if a godparent is married.  A letter of suitability from the godparent's Catholic pastor will also be accepted.
SICK AND DECEASED members of the parish are remembered in the Offertory Prayers.  If you know of any current or former parishioners who are seriously ill or have passed, or you know of any sick parishioners who need Holy Communion brought to them, please contact the rectory at 718-892-3232 and let us know about their condition.
Announced and Unannounced Masses as well as Perpetual Mass Enrollment may be arranged at the rectory Mon.-Fri. from 8:30AM - 4:30PM.