Parish Staff Reverend Robert H.C. Mema, Pastor Reverend Jeffry Dillon, Associate, In Residence Reverend Jerome Jecewiz, In Residence Deacon Julio C. Barreneche, Parish Deacon Ms. Lisa Miller, Administrave Assistant to the Pastor Mr. Randy Nguyen, Seminarian in Residence Ms. Agnes Rus, AO, Director of Pastoral Outreach Mrs. Rosaria Surace, Coordinator of Religious Educaon Mr. Steven Vaughan, Director of Music Ministry St. Kevin Catholic Academy Mrs. Allison Murphy, Principal Dr. Hugh McGowan, Chairman - Board of Trustees Rev. Robert Mema, Rev. Edward Kachurka and Rev. Peter Rayder—Board of Members Saint Kevin Roman Catholic Church 45-21 194th Street Flushing, New York 11358 Rectory Office (T) 718.357.8888 (F) 718.357.3671 [email protected]Website Stkevinflushing.org Academy Phone 718.357.8110 StKevinCA.org Religious Educaon Office 718.357.8888 ext. 26 [email protected]Rectory Office Hours Mondays & Thursdays 9:00 AM—5:00 PM Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00AM –8:00PM Fridays Closed Saturday and Sunday By Appointment Devotions Miraculous Medal (Tuesdays at 9:30 AM) Exposion of the Blessed Sacrament (First Sunday of the Month in Convent and last Sunday of the month in Church, or otherwise noted, 1:00- 2:00 PM) Catholic Cemeteries For Informaon and available opons, please call 718.894.4888. Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil - 5:00 PM Sunday - 9:00AM and 11:00AM Weekday - 9:00 AM Sacrament of Baptism Second Sunday of the Month at 12:30 PM (except during the Season of Lent), or when otherwise noted. Please call the rectory for an appointment at least one month in advance. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM or by appointment. Sacrament of Matrimony Marriage arrangements must be made at least six (6) months prior to the proposed wedding date. Please call the rectory to make an appointment. Also, log onto www.pre-cana.org for complete informaon about required marriage preparaon in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Parish Mission Statement We are a Catholic Chrisan community striving to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. Nourished by the Eucharist and enlightened by the Word of God, our Pastor, Parish Staff and Parishioners welcome all. With faith in His Gospel, we are called to love as Jesus loves and, therefore, serve our community through the sharing of me, talents and treasure to support programs of evangelizaon and social jusce. Our commitment encompasses serving the youth through educaon, sports and formaon. We seek to develop services for the elderly and homebound. Finally, we wish to challenge and sustain all parishioners through spiritual and educaonal acvies.
Transcript
Parish Staff Reverend Robert H.C. Mema, Pastor Reverend Jeffry Dillon, Associate, In Residence Reverend Jerome Jecewiz, In Residence Deacon Julio C. Barreneche, Parish Deacon Ms. Lisa Miller, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor Mr. Randy Nguyen, Seminarian in Residence Ms. Agnes Rus, AO, Director of Pastoral Outreach Mrs. Rosaria Surace, Coordinator of Religious Education Mr. Steven Vaughan, Director of Music Ministry
St. Kevin Catholic Academy Mrs. Allison Murphy, Principal Dr. Hugh McGowan, Chairman - Board of Trustees Rev. Robert Mema, Rev. Edward Kachurka and Rev. Peter Rayder—Board of Members
Saint Kevin Roman Catholic Church 45-21 194th Street Flushing, New York 11358
Devotions Miraculous Medal (Tuesdays at 9:30 AM) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (First Sunday of the Month in Convent and last Sunday of the month in Church, or otherwise noted, 1:00- 2:00 PM)
Catholic Cemeteries For Information and available options, please call 718.894.4888.
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil - 5:00 PM Sunday - 9:00AM and 11:00AM Weekday - 9:00 AM
Sacrament of Baptism Second Sunday of the Month at 12:30 PM (except during the Season of Lent), or when otherwise noted. Please call the rectory for an appointment at least one month in advance.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM or by appointment.
Sacrament of Matrimony Marriage arrangements must be made at least six (6) months prior to the proposed wedding date. Please call the rectory to make an appointment. Also, log onto www.pre-cana.org for complete information about required marriage preparation in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Parish Mission Statement
We are a Catholic Christian community striving to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. Nourished by the Eucharist and enlightened by the Word of God, our Pastor, Parish Staff and Parishioners welcome all. With faith in His Gospel, we are
called to love as Jesus loves and, therefore, serve our community through the sharing of time, talents and treasure to support programs of evangelization and social justice. Our commitment encompasses serving the youth through education, sports and formation. We seek to develop services for the elderly and homebound. Finally, we wish to
challenge and sustain all parishioners through spiritual and educational activities.
September 5, 2021 Page 3 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Note from the Pastor From the Director of Music Ministry
Dear Parishioners,
“And we are off….”
That is correct, the new Pastoral
Year has begun (September 1st—
August 31st), and we are off to a
new start. With every new start
comes about change. I know that
change can be a little difficult to digest. However, if we want
to advance in our spirituality and grow in our relationship with
God, then we should be comfortable being uncomfortable. In
other words, change, good change, should be our daily focus.
We should be asking ourselves daily, “What are You (God),
asking me to change in my life?” Is He inviting us to be more
forgiving, merciful, loving and kind…?
As we begin our new pastoral year, immediately we are
confronted with change; namely, we have new clergy with us
which means new ideas, new recommendations, new spiritual
insights and new beginnings. However, these are all good
changes, trust me!
In addition, there are many changes happening in my life;
namely, I will return to academics, just not teaching but
studying. I am going to be a student again! Just when I
thought I was done being a student...God laughed at that and
He has different plans. Please pray for my professors! I tend to
be very inquisitive. I begin my classes after Labor Day and I
will be taking four graduate level classes. I will be in class
(virtual) three days a week. I ask you to please be patient with
me as I begin to balance my pastoral responsibilities, which
will always be my first priority, with my academics and three
other responsibilities. This is a change and a challenge, but I
know my staff, clergy and you will make it happen, and we will
accept these new changes/challenges head on and rise to the
occasion.
I think the words of the Prophet Isaiah in today’s first reading
really provides us with much comfort and confidence, “ Say to
those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not!” Then
the exultation from Jesus in today’s Gospel from Mark which
graces us with newness and confidence, “ “Ephphatha!”— “Be
opened!”
I hope you are filled with as much joy as I have for our new
beginnings. There is so much happening here at St. Kevin and
please, share this good news with your family, friends and
neighbors and invite them to share in our joy!
In the Good Shepherd,
Fr. Robert Mema
Our “Welcome Back Concert”
The city of New York is returning to live entertainment! Broadway is reopening! Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall are reopening! I’m singing live on 9/11 with the National Chorale and United States Army Chorus! So, we want to celebrate all this with a “Welcome Back” concert of live music here at St. Kevin’s church on Sunday, September 19th at 4:00 pm. To show our support of Fr. Robert returning to school at St. Paul University to study canon law and to celebrate schools reopening, we’re showcasing some of New York City’s most talented students who are going back to school in person this fall. Did you see the virtual concert we made last winter? If not, you can find it on YouTube under St. Kevin RC Church “Concert of Faith, Hope & Love.” On it, Adam Bueno, who is starting his freshman year at the Special Music School High School at Lincoln Center, plays “Baroque and Blue” from Claude Bolling’s Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio. He’s going to play that again, along with another movement. Evan Katsefes is attending Manhattan School of Music, a private music conservatory. From Whitestone, Queens, he’s a classically trained tenor studying opera. If you came to the 9:00 am Mass on June 3rd, our Feast Day, he was the cantor who sang the beautiful rendition of “Lady of Knock.” And we’re fortunate to welcome Grace Capeless, who is starting her senior year at Immaculate Heart Academy. Grace has appeared on Broadway in The Lion King; Matilda; Radio City Music Spectacular and A Christmas Story the Musical. She’s also got several film and television appearances. So you see, this 45-minute concert will have a little something for everyone! Classical, jazz, Broadway and spiritual! Bring your friends and your families! Our church is large enough that you can spread out and enjoy live music safely. And following the concert, you can meet and greet the performers with some “after school” snacks! And you can get an “A” just for attending!
September 5, 2021 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5
Memorial Gifts Week of September 5, 2021
The Paschal Candle that will burn in the Church throughout the year has been donated by Dr. & Mrs. Hugh McGowan for God’s Blessings on all those living with Alzheimer's and Dementia.
The Bread & Wine is offered this week by The Intentions of the Donor. The St. Kevin Lamp is offered this week by Joan Jaworski for Philip LaRussa.
The Altar Candles are offered this week by John Ornelas for Priscilla Ornelas.
Please Pray for the Sick and
Homebound of our parish family:
Beatrice and Eugene Fortunato, Jennifer Schiff, Rita Capello,
Arleen DiCicco, Mericar Maravilla, Maryann Dotzler, Michael Heeran, Lorraine Panza, Christina Scherer,
Julia Kozar, Winnie O’Grady, Jeanine Cognard, Robert H. Brennan, Thomas J. Hurlman, Carole A. Graves,
Maurice Burton, Grace Sedita, and those diagnosed with COVID-19.
Please Pray for our
Faithful Departed:
The Victims of 9/11 and those who
have died from 9/11 illnesses and
the Victims of COVID-19.
Saturday, September 4th
5:00PM: People of St. Kevin Parish
John & Terry Pouymari
By Annie & Gerard Picardi
Edward McCann By Julianne McCann
Joe Muscatelli By Annie & Gerard Picardi
Janet Baglieri By Marilyn DeMauro Byrne
Sunday, September 5th
9:00AM: Frank Valentino By The Valentino Family
11:00AM: Dominick Masiello By Dolores Carney
Monday, September 6th
9:00AM: Frank DeLuca By Margie DeLuca
Tuesday, September 7th
9:00AM: Priscilla Ornelas By The Ornelas Family
Wednesday, September 8th
9:00AM: George Monsen By Maureen DeMeo
Thursday, September 9th
9:00AM: John, Joseph, Gregg, Theresa,
& Anthony Schiavone By Ellen Schiavone
Friday, September 10th
9:00AM: Monsignor D. Joseph Finnerty By Tina Lenzo
12-58 Clintonville St.LIC #1859 Whitestone, NY 11357(718) 229-8810 Fax 718-357-4343
(718) 463-9674 (718) 939-5307Foxʼs Gift Shop II
Specializing in Favors for All OccasionsInvitations • Save the Date
Cake Toppers • Gifts • AccessoriesUnique Gifts for Every Budget!159-02 Northern Blvd., Flushing
Joseph Guzzardi &Minerva Alonso
Attorneys at Law189-05 Crocheron Ave.
Flushing718-886-4660
Wills, Estate PlanningGuardianship, Real Estate
(718) 445-3445“The Best Foot Care in Your Home”
Susan E. Lewin, D.P.M.Podiatrist
“The Home Care Specialist”
HHEELLPP WWAANNTTEEDDGreat Income Potential
Full and Part Time PositionsTo Sell Advertising in
Brooklyn and Queens Church BulletinsBilingual a plus
CCaallll 663311--224499--44999944for more information
Taking pride in our profession. We Care About YOU!• Open 7 Days • We Deliver
Most Insurance Accepted, Including CVS Caremark, Medicare, Medicaid, 1199, DC37We accept Workerʼs Compensation and No-Fault Prescriptions
Martin A.
Funeral Home L.L.C.
Large Parking Facilities at all locations. Family owned and operated by John Aloysius Golden & Thomas A. Golden III36-46 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361 (718) 428-2210
Also located in Flushing & Whitestone Visit our Website: www.gleasonsfuneral.com
#265 FOR ADVERTISING: THE CHURCH BULLETIN INC., 200 DALE ST., W. BABYLON, NY 11704-1104 (631) 249-4994 • www.thechurchbulletininc.com • [email protected]
• 718-352-3200 •
Since 1930St Kevin
Parishioner
Come and visit Dr. Frank Cesare athis new physical therapy practicein Whitestone!! Let Dr. Cesare andhis dedicated staff restore your mobility and alleviate your paintoday!! Follow us on Instagram:
@Core_Physiotherapy
Physical Therapy150-47 14th Ave (2nd Floor)
Whitestone, NY 11357Tel (917) 285-2927Fax (917) 285-2939
Garden Center & FloristYour full service garden center
Power equipment sales & serviceresidential & commercial landscaping
