The Shrine Church of Our Lady of Solace

A PARISH MINISTRY OF THE VOCATIONIST FATHERS

2866 West 17th Street

Brooklyn, New York 11224

Phone: (718) 266-1612

FAX: (718) 946-3651

REV.  ARMANDO M. PALMIERI, S. D. V., Pastor

REV.  SHIJU CHITTATTUKARA, S. D. V. , Associate Pastor

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The religious education of our parishioners is one of the most important responsibilities of our parish. We have programs for children and adults as described below. Contact: Mr. Augusto Lucero at (718) 266-1612 or by e-mail at rec@olsbrooklyn.com.

CCD - Children in grades 1 through 7 are expected to attend religious instructions every year. The reception of First Sacraments and Confirmation are part of an overall program of religious instructions. First Penance and First Communion is generally administered in the 2nd grade, but only after two full years of instructions. The Sacrament of Confirmation is generally received in the 7th grade, but only if the child has remained in religious instructions after receiving 1st Communion.

Adult Faith Formation - Courses in scripture and church teaching are giving at various times of the year.  Check the bulletin for times.

LECTORS

Our lectors perform the important task of proclaiming the Word of God at the Sunday and weekday Masses. Contact: Deacon Daniel Marley (718) 266-1612.

PASTORAL COUNCIL

Pastoral Council members meet monthly and serve as advisors to the pastor. The members of the council have a concern for the spiritual and temporal health of the parish.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The finance committee assists the pastor with the parish budget and annual financial report and also makes recommendations on how to keep the parish fiscally sound.

FUND RAISING AND DEVELOPMENT

The establishment of an effective program that will help with the conservation and development of our parish is required. We encourage all parishioners to take part in the requisite newspapers, weekly, monthly

and annual of the maintenance of the parish.

BASEBALL PROGRAM

The Our Lady of Solace Baseball league provides and opportunity for boys and girls, ages 5 to 14 to play organized baseball.  Info may be found on the Web at www.olsbaseball.com.

Our Parish Ministries

PARENT/TEACHER ASSOCIATION:

P.T.A. OF OUR LADY OF SOLACE

Established in September 2007 to serve and support parents and the formation of the youth of our parish. Volunteer are needed for registration, the safety board, cake sales, and teaching assistants as well as planning and coordinating future activities. Contact P.T.A. president Fior Torres through the rectory office for details.

BEREAVEMENT COMMITTEE

We all know the personal suffering one goes through when one loses a close family member or friend.  Within the framework of the New Evangelization, Our Lady of Solace’s Bereavement Committee will serve the needs of those suffering loss.. This is a very important ministry for our worshipping community and we require people on the committee who are really looking to make a difference in the lives of our fellow parishioners that have suffered a loss.  If you are interested, please call Nick Goldblatt at (718) 266-1612 during normal business hours. and leave your name and phone number.  You will be contacted.

Coro Español (Spanish Choir) sings at the 11:00 A.M. Spanish-language Mass every Sunday as well as on special days and feasts throughout the year. Coro Español regularly practices Mondays at 7:00 P.M. with Mr. Erick Martinez, the director of Coro Español.  Contact: Mr. Martinez at (718) 266-1612 or by e-mail at emartinez@olsbrooklyn.com.

Youth Choir (ages 6 to 14) sings at the 9:30 A.M. Mass generally on the second and fourth Sundays of each month as well as special days and feasts from late September to the end of May. The Youth choir regularly practices Thursdays from 6:00 P.M. to 7:15 P.M. Contact: Mr. Robert Weigel at (718) 266-1612 or by e-mail at olsmusicman@earthlink.net.

ALTAR SERVERS

Boys and girls from 5th grade and above assist the priest in the celebration of the Eucharist.

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

The building that serves as the place of meeting for the community of our parish and the sanctuary of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament requires the appropriate attention. Our parish is in the process of establishing committees of volunteers who give their time in maintaining our beautiful church and its environs.

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

OF THE EUCHARIST

Assist the priests and deacon with the distribution of Holy Communion during the Mass. Some of our ministers also bring Holy Communion to nursing homes in Coney Island as well as to the sick and homebound of the parish. Contact: Deacon Daniel Marley at (718) 266-1612.

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY (USHERS)

The Ministers of Hospitality or ushers greet the congregation as they come to the celebration of the Mass. They also assist with the distribution of bulletins and the taking up of the collection.

ROSARY SOCIETY

The Our Lady of Solace Rosary Society meets in the convent chapel at 7:00 P.M. the first Monday of each month to gather, pray and meditate on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary.

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

Our parish is in the process of “growing stewardship.” The stewardship committee tries to communicate the way of stewardship to the parish throughout the year.

Adult Choir regularly sings at the Sunday 9:30 A.M. Mass (12:30 P.M. when the Youth Choir is singing) as well as special days and feasts from the second week of September thru mid-June. The English Choir regularly practices Thursdays from 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. except during July and August. Contact: Mr. Robert Weigel at (718) 266-1612 or by e-mail at olsmusicman@earthlink.net.