36 Permanent Deacons to Be Ordained

First of two Diaconate Classes Will Be Ordained May 19 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will ordain 36 men as permanent deacons of the diocese on Saturday, May 19, at 5 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica, Sunset Park. A second group of deacons to serve the Spanish-speaking community will be ordained the following weekend. Brief biographies of the first group of ordinands follows:

Perlito B. Alayu, 56, of Our Lady of Mercy parish, Forest Hills, was born in Bagino City, Philippines.

Married to Necitas for 18 years, they have two children. He is employed as a Healthcare-Environmental Manager.
He is active in the parish as a member of the Planning Council, lector, acolyte and extraordinary minister of Holy Communion.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy, 70-01 Kessel St., Sunday, May 20, at noon.

Alejandro Alick, 54, of St. Jude parish, Canarsie, was born in Manhattan.

Married to María for 18 years, they have six children and five grandchildren. He is employed as an office manager/employee tracking coordinator for the Diocese of Brooklyn.

He is active in the parish with R.C.I.A, as a lector, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, the Pre-Cana program, and as assistant director of the Prayer Group.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Jude Church, 1677 Canarsie Rd., on Sunday, May 20, 12:30 p.m.

Michael J. Brainerd, 53, of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Ridgewood, is a native of Brooklyn.

Married to Margaret for 29 years, they have one daughter and one grandson. He is employed as a trucking dispatcher.

He is active in the parish as a lector, and an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion.
A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 62-81 60th Pl., on Sunday May 27, 12:30 p.m.

Alexander Breviario, 54, a member of Our Lady of Grace parish, Howard Beach, was born in Ridgewood.

Married to Bernice for 32 years, they have five children and two grandchildren. He is employed as a technical business consultant.

He is active in the parish with R.C.I.A and Peter’s Apostles Men’s Ministry.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace 100-05 159th Avenue, on Sunday, May 20, at noon.

David J. Ciorciari, 50, of St. Stanislaus Kostka, Maspeth, was born in Queens. He is retired.

Married to Eileen for 25 years, they have two daughters and two grandchildren. He is active in the parish as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and a lector. Also, he’s involved with homebound, nursing home visitations and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Stanislaus Kostka, 57-15 61st St., Sunday, May 20, at 11 a.m.

Joseph H. Dass, 42, St. Gerard Majella, Hollis, was born in George Town, Guyana.

Married to Ann Marie for 20 years, they have two children. He is employed as a collection manager at Rockrose Development Corporation, a real estate firm.
He is active in the parish as a lector, with altar servers group and youth, and as a CCD teacher.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Gerard Majella, 188-16 91st Ave., Sunday, May 20, at 11:30 a.m.

Victorino P. Elijio, 59, of Our Lady of Mercy parish, Brownsville, was born in Daneriga Town, Belize.

Married to Helen for 35 years, they have five children and one grandson. He is employed as a facility manager.
He is active in the parish as a lector, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and is involved in Crossroads ministry.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy, 680 Mother Gaston Blvd., on Sunday, May 20, at noon.

Richard J. Elrose, 53, a member of St. Helen parish, Howard Beach, was born in Brooklyn.

He is employed as a director of Biomedical Engineering. Married to Maria for 32 years, they have two daughters.
He is active in the parish as a lector, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and as a member of the prayer group.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Helen, 157-10 83rd St., on Sunday, May 20, at 12:30 p.m.

Anthony Favale, 51, a member of St. Finbar Church, Bath Beach, is a native of Brooklyn.

Married to Barbara for 25 years they have three children. He is employed as a senior court clerk at Kings Family Court.

He is active in the parish with Liturgy Committee and as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion.

He is also involved in fund-raising activities, and is in charge of the flower and altar society. He is a former member of the home-school association.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Finbar Church, 138 Bay 20th St., on Sunday, May 20, at 11:45 a.m.

Edward S. Gaine, 56, of Our Lady of Angels, Bay Ridge, was born in Brooklyn.

Married to Kathleen for 32 years, they have one son. He is employed as a management consultant.

He is active in the parish with liturgical ministries (extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, lector, and R.C.I.A).

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Our Lady of Angels, 7320 Fourth Ave., Saturday, May 19, at 5 p.m.

Arthur J. Griffin, 65, of Transfiguration parish, Maspeth, was born in Manhattan.

Married to Ann for 33 years, he is employed as a director of an outreach team for the homeless.

He is active in the parish as a lector, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and a member of the faith sharing group and film club.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Transfiguration, 64-14 Clinton Ave., Sunday, May 20, at 12:30 p.m.

Edward J. Guster Jr., 59, a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish, Ozone Park, was born in Brooklyn.

Married to Victoria for 36 years, they have four children and four grandchildren. He is employed as a tax practitioner.

He is active in the parish as a lector, does baptism intakes, wake services and participates in the outreach program.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 101-41 91st St., Sunday, May 20, at noon.

John E. Hull, 63, of Our Lady of Angels parish, Bay Ridge, was born in Brooklyn.

He is employed as a bookkeeper. He is active in the parish as a lector, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. He also helps to coordinate and teach the adult Confirmation program for the cluster.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Our Lady of Angels, 7320 Fourth Ave., on Saturday, May 19, 5 p.m.

James R. Hynes, 48, of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal parish, Ridgewood, is a native of Queens.

Married to Kathleen for 24 years, they have two children. He is a retired NYPD Sergeant.

He is active in the parish with various ministries.
A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, 62-81 60th Pl., on May 27, at 12:30 p.m.

Gregory J. Kandra, 47, a member of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs parish, Forest Hills, was born in Washington, D.C.

Married to Siobhain for 21 years, he is employed as a journalist with CBS-TV. He is active with the Sunday bulletin, communications, and as coordinator of the extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, 110-06 Queens Blvd., Sunday, May 20, at noon.

Vincenzo M. La Gamba, 60, a member of St. Francis de Sales parish, Belle Harbor, was born in Polistena, Italy.

Married to Isabella for 35 years, they have two children. He is employed as a construction project manager.
He is active in the parish as a lector and he also visits the sick.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales, 129-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd., on Sunday, May 20, at noon.

John J. La Greca, 49, a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish, Bensonhurst, was born in Brooklyn.
Married to Cathy for 28 years, they have two children. He is employed as a customer field representative.

He is active in the parish with Ministry of Consolation, Pre-Cana coordinator, and religious education. He is also an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and he is involved in youth ministry.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 7201 15th Ave., on Sunday, May 20, at noon.

James E. Maloney, 48, a member of St. Pancras parish, Glendale, was born in Brooklyn.

Married to Donna for 25 years, they have two children. He is employed as a NYCT supervisor.

He is active in the parish with religious education, altar servers and as a minister to the homebound.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Pancras, 72-22 68th St., on Sunday, May 20, at 11:15 a.m.

Anthony P. Martucci, 55, a member of St. Bernadette parish, Dyker Heights, was born in Brooklyn.

Married to Lillian for 28 years, they have two children. He is employed as a doorman. He is active in the parish as a catechist.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at the Shrine Church of St. Bernadette, 8201 13th Ave., on Sunday, May 20, at 12:30 p.m.

Timothy J. McBride, 56, of St. Mary Gate of Heaven parish, Ozone Park, was born in Queens.

He is employed in communications, public relations, and fund raising.

He is active in the parish with R.C.I.A., is an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, lector, and a member of the Holy Name Society.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Mary Gate of Heaven, 101-25 104th St., on Saturday, June 9, at 5 p.m.

Bill McNamara, 60, of Sacred Heart of Jesus parish, Bayside, was born in Brooklyn.

Married to Alice for 36 years, they have two children. He is employed as a regional circulations sales manager.

He is active in the parish with R.C.I.A, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Divine Mercy ministry, and Bible study.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, 215-35 38th Ave., on Sunday, May 20, at 11 a.m.

Osborne Miranda, 55, a member of St. Fortunata parish, East New York, was born in Belize.

Married to Pearl for 29 years, they have a daughter and one grandchild. He is employed as a supervisor.

He is active in the parish with the R.C.I.A. program.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Fortunata, 2609 Linden Blvd., Sunday, May 20, at 9 a.m.

Adalberto Montero, 60, of St. Gertrude parish, Far Rockaway, was born in Hatillo, Puerto Rico.

Married to Carmen for 38 years, they have three children and seven grandchildren. He is employed as a machinist.

He is active in the parish with R.C.I.A., and the prayer group, and as a lector and an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Gertrude, 336 Beach 38th St., on Sunday, May 20.

Ricardo Moreno, 63, of Our Lady of Lourdes, Queens Village, was born in Bogota, Colombia.

Married to Regina for 33 years, they have two children and one grandchild. He is employed as a supervisor.

He is active in the parish as CYO track coach and an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. He is also involved with homebound and conducts wake services.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes, 92-96 220th St., on Sunday, May 20, at noon.

Paul M. Morin, 60, of St. Dominic, Bensonhurst, was born in Queens.

Married to Julia for 38 years, they have two children and four grandchildren. He is employed as a computer professional.

He is active in the parish in the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Altar Servers Society and St. Dominic’s Conference.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Dominic’s, 2001 Bay Ridge Pkwy., on Sunday, May 20, at 2:30 p.m.

Michael G. Moss, 55, a member of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Far Rockaway, was born in Brooklyn.

Married to Sylvia for 33 years, they have one daughter. He is employed as a NYC Transit manager (electrical division).

He is active in the parish as a lector, member of the parish council, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and in the English prayer group. He is also involved with homebound and hospital ministry.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Mary Star of the Sea, 1920 New Haven Ave., on Sunday, May 20, at 12:30 p.m.

James D. Noble, 55, of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Windsor Terrace, was born in Brooklyn.

Married to Mary for 29 years, they have son. He is a funeral director.

He is active as a lector, religious education teacher, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and on the liturgy and finance committees. Also, he serves as a diocesan Virtus facilitator.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 2805 Ft. Hamilton Pkwy., on Sunday, May 20, at 11:45 a.m.

Edward F. O’Connell, 62, of St. Andrew the Apostle, Bay Ridge, was born in Brooklyn.

Married to Rita for 15 years, he is retired.

He is active in the parish as a lector, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and with adult Bible study. He is also involved with the book and film club and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Andrew the Apostle, 6713 Ridge Blvd., on Sunday, May 20, at 11 a.m.

Clemenceau H. Pierre-Antoine, 57, of Incarnation Church, Queens, was born in Haiti.

Married to Gérarde for 15 years, they have one child. He is employed as a civil engineer.

He is active in the parish as a lector, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and as an acolyte.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Incarnation Church, 89-43 Francis Lewis Blvd., on Sunday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m.

Ricardo Reyes, 55, of Our Lady of the Presentation, Brownsville, was born in Puerto Rico.

Married to Idalia for 37 years, they have four children and 10 grandchildren. He is employed as a handyman.

He is active as a lector, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and with the Pre-Cana program. He is also a youth minister, visits the sick at home and takes communion to the sick in nursing homes and hospitals.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Presentation, 1677 St. Marks Ave., on Sunday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m.

Fred Ritchie, 58, of St. Columba, Marine Park, was born in Brooklyn.

Married to Leona for 40 years, they have two children and four grandchildren. He is a retired NYPD officer.

He is the parish DRE, and also is involved as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, lector, in the ministry of consolation and the liturgy committee.

He is a parish trustee, member of the parish council and the finance committee and maintains the parish website.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Columba, 2245 Kimball St., on Saturday, May 19, at 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 20, all masses.

James F. Ruoff, 60, of St. Thomas More- St. Edmund, Breezy Point, was born in Manhattan.

Married to Frances for 38 years, they have two children and two grandchildren. He is a retired U.S. Customs agent.

He is active in the parish’s pastoral care for the sick program.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Thomas More-St. Edmund, 204-25 Rockaway Pt. Blvd., on Sunday, May 20, at 11:30 a.m.

Harold L. Sampson, 48, of St. Rose of Lima, Rockaway Beach, was born in Belize.

Married to Dyanne for 20 years, they have two children. He is employed as a social worker.

He is active in the parish as a lector, with nursing home visitations, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the baptism preparation program.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima, 130 Beach 84th St., on Sunday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m.

Anthony Stucchio, 48, of St. Ephrem, Bay Ridge, was born in Brooklyn.

Married to Tina for 23 years, they have two children. He is employed as a director of regulatory compliance, Lehman Bros.

He is active in the parish as a lector, an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, a member of the liturgy committee, and the Spirituality Center.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Ephrem, 929 Bay Ridge Pkwy., on Sunday, May 20, at noon.

Freddy Torres, 51, of St. Pascal Baylon, St. Albans, was born in Manhattan.

Married to Mercedes for 27 years, they have two children. He is employed as a senior specialist at Con Edison.

He is an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, lector and member of the parish planning council.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Pascal Baylon, 112-43 198th St., Sunday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m.

Walter C. Zimmermann, 73, of Our Lady of Lourdes, Queens Village, was born in Queens.

Married to Eleanor for 45 years, they have nine children and 20 grandchildren. He is employed as an administrative analyst in the City of New York.

He is president of the parish senior citizen’s club, choir, an extraordinary minister, and a member of the men’s prayer group and parish finance council.

A Mass of thanksgiving will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes, 92-96 220th St., on Sunday, May 20, at noon.