Saint Pancras Parish Community

Building Our Future Together Since 1904 OCTOBER 6, 2019

THE TWENTY - SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OUR MISSION STATEMENT

St. Pancras Parish, established in 1904, is a Roman Catholic Parish of the Diocese of Brooklyn. We are a people of diverse cultures, needs, and gifts who come together as part of the Body of Christ to live and share the Gospel message of Jesus. We value family life and our participation together in worship, education and spiritual growth, service to human needs and social life. We seek to:

• Become a more welcoming and caring community, communicating new ideas integrated with traditional values.

• Promote harmony, reconciliation and healing among our members.

• Form a more enthusiastic faith-filled community.

• Establish responsible stewardship of our time, talents and resources.

• Embrace the Kingdom of God while on our mutual spiritual journey to eternal life with Jesus.

In the security of God’s unconditional love and empowered by the Resurrection, we will achieve these goals through the wisdom of the Gospel and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Parish Staff Rectory Pastor ~ Rev. Francis J. Hughes 72-22 68th Street, Glendale, NY 11385 Parochial Vicar ~ Rev. Wladyslaw Kubrak Telephone: 718-821-2323, Fax: 718-417-8021 Director of Music ~ Mr. Thomas Fierro Office Hours: Monday to Friday Secretary ~ Miss Rose Marie Fitzsimons 9:00 am - 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

School of Religion Director ~ Mr. Juan C. Perez Telephone: 718-497-0590 Office Hours: Monday & Thursday 9 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 11 am - 8:30 pm

Visit us on the web: www.stpancras-queens.org

PRIESTS’ MASS SCHEDULE Saturday/Sobota,

October/Pazdziernik 12, 2019 4:30 pm Fr. Francis Hughes Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday/Niedziela, October/Pazdziernik 13, 2019

8:00 am Fr. Francis Hughes 9:30 am (P) Fr. Wladyslaw Kubrak 11:00 am Fr. Jim Devine

We Celebrate… Sunday Mass 4:30 pm - Saturday Vigil 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Polish), 11:00 am Weekday Mass 8:30 am - Monday to Saturday Holy Day Mass As announced in bulletin and at Sunday Mass The Sacrament of Baptism Baptism will usually take place on the 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm. Parents must register at the parish office. An Instructional Class for parents is held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Church. Parents must be registered members of the parish and present the child’s birth certificate to register for Baptism.

Chrzest w jezyku polskim w kazda pierwsza niedziele miesiaca o godzinie 13:00. Przypomina-my iz rodzice Proszacy o chrzest swojego dziecka powinni byc zarejestrowanymi parafianami sw. Pankracego. The Sacrament of Penance 3:30 to 4:15 pm - Saturday or by appointment The Sacrament of Marriage Couples must make arrangements with one of the Priests at least six months prior to making any other arrangements. Please log on to www.pre-cana.org for complete information about marriage preparation in our Diocese. The Sacrament of Anointing the Sick Anointings are administered upon request following the 8:30 am Mass on Saturday. Please call no later than 3:00 pm on Friday afternoon to make arrangements.

Prayer Opportunities The Rosary: We reflect on the important events in the life of Jesus and His Mother, Mary. Please pray the rosary privately or with the parishioners each morning following 8:30 am Mass. Miraculous Medal Novena: The Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is prayed on Monday mornings at 8:15 am before 8:30 am Mass. Holy Hour with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction: This will take place on the First Friday of each month after the morning Mass from September (after Labor Day) through June.

27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday October 5, 2019 4:30 pm Adam & Henry Barthalt (J. Morscher Family) Sunday October 6, 2019 8:00 am ● All the People of the Parish ● Therese Dannenhoffer (Estate) ● Burgio Family & Souls in Purgatory (Garzia) ● Robert F. Monahan, Sr. (Rennison Family) ● Vita Franca Mule (Ferraro Family) 9:30 am (P) Jozefa Przybyto (Kasza Family) 11:00 am Judith Campagnola (Family) Birthday Remembrance Monday October 7, 2019 8:30 am Martin Dannenhoffer (Estate) Tuesday October 8, 2019 8:30 am Kathy Hoefer (Husband) Wednesday October 9, 2019 8:30 am Deceased Members of the Nardella & Werner Families (Estate) Thursday October 10, 2019 8:30 am Elizabeth Dannenhoffer (Estate) Friday October 11, 2019 8:30 am Francis L. Kerzner (Kerzner Family) Saturday October 12, 2019 8:30 am Louis Welk 62nd Anniversary (Leonard) 4:30 pm Diane Stanga Wolters (Lillian Betsch)

28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday October 13, 2019 8:00 am Aloysius Dannenhoffer (Estate) 9:30 am (P) All the People of the Parish 11:00 am ● Rosalia Hiris (Family) ● Carmela Nardella Werner (Estate) ● John Francis Werner (Estate) ● Giuseppe & Rose Di Forte (Barbara & John Frosina)

Mass Intentions For The Week

CONFESSOR’S SCHEDULE GRAFIK SPOWIEDNIKOW

Saturday/Sobota, October/ Pazdziernik 12, 2019

3:30 - 4:15 pm Fr. Francis Hughes

SAINT PANCRAS SCHOOL OF RELIGION Religious Education Classes are held as follows: Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Tuesday, October 8 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

Class for Grades 6, 7 and 8 will not be held Wednesday, October 9. Class will resume Wednesday, October16 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

The doors to Pfeifer Hall will open at 6:15 pm for assembly. Please bring your child(ren) on time, so classes may begin promptly at 6:30 pm.

Thank you for your cooperation.

If you have any questions, please call Mr. Perez at 718-497-0590.

Dear Padre

My parish has become so multicultural, I hardly recognize it anymore!

This is happening across the United States. Immigrant populations are joining parishes, bringing their culture and values with them. Years ago, Catholics strongly identified with a particular culture: Irish, Polish, Italian, for example. They built churches and sometimes found their own priests. They supported their own schools, teaching and praying in their own language. These ethnic parishes gave security to people in a new land. However, people died, went to war, or left the neighborhood, changing the parish population. But the parish didn’t die. Newcomers arrived, people who didn’t share the same background or language. Catholic means “universal.” It can never be identified exclusively with one particular parish church. A parish isn’t a country club with an unspoken charter written by those who have been there the longest. One may have loyalty to a parish, but this should be rooted in love of the gospel. When people experience change, they seek security. In parishes, however, security can lead to possessiveness. But the parish, as it exists, isn’t meant to threaten newcomers with its norms and customs. A word of encouragement from you, a long-standing parishioner, can help overcome these tensions. You’re encouraged to welcome these people and let them know that we all practice a faith that’s Catholic—in the fullest sense of the word. The Redemptorists

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Good News! The Attitude and Faith of Humble Servants

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Habakkuk 1:2 - 3; 2:2 - 4; 2 Timothy 1:6 - 8, 13 14; Luke 17:5 - 10

What’s the difference between a believer and an atheist? What separates one who is indifferent to religion from a fervently religious person? Faith! To believe is no small thing and a tremendous gift. “Father, you are lucky you have faith!” an atheist friend once said to me. “I have tried often, but I just can’t bring myself to believe.” We are indeed lucky, because having faith in Jesus opens us to heaven, to life after death, to finding hope and sense in suffering. Faith allows us to trust something bigger than ourselves and to be at peace even when all around us is crazy. Faith and acceptance is the difference between deep, interior harmony and a radical frustration. We have received everything from God, which is why Jesus invites us to have the attitude of humble servants. He uses an example that’s clear to his listeners: a servant works hard all day, comes home, and prepares and serves dinner. In so doing, he is merely performing his job. Jesus isn’t endorsing the insensitive nature of the master but offering a model in the humble service of the domestic helper who faithfully fulfills his position. Since he receives everything from the master, he can only be grateful for the chance to work. Such is our position before God. We have no place being proud or demanding before God since all we have is from him: life, family, health, our talents. Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE ROSARY

October is dedicated to the Blessed Mother.

We honor the Virgin Mary by praying the Rosary everyday.

Mary joins her prayer to ours and carries them both to Jesus, her Son. There are pamphlets in the rear of the church to assist you in praying

the Rosary. Please feel free to take one.

We Prepare For…Next Sunday: October 13, 2019

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: 2Kings 5:14 - 17 Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2: 8 - 13 Gospel Reading: Luke 17:11 -19

Pink Envelope -- 2nd Collection: Next weekend, October 13, 2019

we will have our monthly 2nd collection using the pink

“Maintenance and Repair” envelope. Please be generous.

Your continued generosity is very much appreciated!

The Altar Bread, Wine & Candles

this week are donated in Memory of Raymond Weingartner

at Request of Your Son’s Friends

from Fordham University

We Pray For… Our Sick: Joseph Scarfo, Bella Brunetti, Sharon & Barney Magro, Eleanor Eveline, Kathleen Eveline, Monica Giglietto, George Nolde, Sylvia & Robert Nolde, Manuel Fernandez, Loretta Heuser, Ryder Chevalley, Chrissy Fico, Sharon Yankow, Noah Seranno,Mike Humenik, Barbara Frankel, Anissa Johnson, William & Donna Nolde, Thomas Yankow, Jasaline Estrada, Lina Marino, Sheila Bergin, Russel Singleman, Paula Boettcher, Rose Tesoriere, and Janet Seminara

Our Deceased: Robert Moncino

Perpetual Prayer Guild:

Our Military: Please let us lift up our prayers for our brave men and women who serve and fight to protect our freedom.

Number of pledges: 211

Congratulations to all the generous parishioners of St. Pancras Parish for pushing us over the top as we

have now met our goal . . . . . . in terms of BOTH

the amount PLEDGED, And now, the amount PAID.

Please continue to make payments

and redeem your pledge.

If you have not yet done so, please consider making a tax-deductible

donation to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal

by completing a donation envelope that

was mailed to each parish family or are available at the tables in the

back of church.

D B 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal

Saint Pancras Parish as of September 30, 2019

PAID: $44,416.00

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PLEDGED: $51,304.00

GOAL: $42,438.00

PRAYING TO THE ANGELS We pray to the angels, for they are given to us as guardians. St. Ambrose

INVOLVEMENT Our job is to get in the game, not keep score. Anonymous

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

ALTAR SERVERS

St. Pancras Parish is calling all school age children, (both girls and boys), from Grade 4 through

High School to serve the Parish as Altar Servers at Masses on Saturdays,

Sundays, and Holydays, as well as Weddings

and Funerals. The children will be trained to assist the priest at Mass.

If your child would like to participate in this ministry, please contact Fr. Kubrak at the Rectory

at 718-821-2323. We are also seeking parents or guardians

who can attend and assist with the training.

OVER 50 CLUB

The meeting for Over 50 Club will be

Friday, October 11, 2019 from 1 to 4 pm in Pfeifer Hall. Please contact Mary Gillen at 718-821-4339 for information.

Enjoy the fun! Bring a friend! New members are welcome.

MINISTERS OF PRAISE

Please join your prayers with our Ministers of Praise, our home-bound

Parishioners during October, which is dedicated to the Blessed Mother, by praying the Rosary.

Please pray the Rosary every day. There are pamphlets in the rear of the Church

to help you pray the Rosary. We also pray for all to respect each other in all walks of life

and especially in Church. Please remember to acknowledge

Jesus is in the tabernacle. Also that we should be respectful

of all worshippers before, during and after Mass and

other services.

And we pray for an end to the hatred, cruelty, and violence which is affecting our

country and the world.

Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for us!

MUSIC MINISTRY NOTES CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Parents, please discuss with your children the ministry of participating in the Youth Choir at St. Pancras. Last season was a success and we would like to expand the choir.

Next Rehearsal is Thursday, October 10 at 3 pm The choir will next be singing on Nov. 3, at the 11 am Mass. Your child’s participation in the choir helps build confidence in many areas as well as singing.

ADULT CHOIR: We are looking for young adults and adults to join our choir. The choir sang for Christmas and Holy Week this past year. They did a great job and enjoyed being part of a group and appreciated the beauty of those liturgies! We invite all parishioners to think about joining our choir. Our goal is to have a choir to sing weekly at the 11 am Sunday Mass. If you cannot commit to every week, perhaps you will consider joining us for the Christmas and Holy Week Liturgies. Please see Mr. Fierro after Mass to discuss joining either choir.

WE NEED YOU!

CUB SCOUTS

The Cub Scouts will meet on Wednesday, October 9 at 6:45 pm in Pfeifer Hall. Scouting is a great way for

your child to learn skills which will carry into adulthood.

Bring your son to a meeting!

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The Bereavement Support Group will next meet on

Wednesday, October 9, at 10 am in the Rectory

Basement Meeting Room.

The Support Group is open to anyone in our community who has suffered

the loss of a loved one. If you would like further information,

please call: Ann Winkler at 917 - 860 -7634 or Marie Cifaldi at 718-497-3893.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHILDREN’S COAT/CLOTHING DRIVE FOR THE BRIDGE TO LIFE

Once again, Saint Pancras is having a Children’s Coat/Clothing Drive including: hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, sweaters, vests, slacks, blouses and

shirts (“gently used” or new) to benefit The Bridge To Life. Sizes needed are from infant to children’s size 12 (boys and girls)

Are you doing some “fall cleanouts” or have your children outgrown their coats or clothing from last winter?

Please donate the gently used items to our Children’s Coat/Clothing Drive. The Bridge to Life is in dire need of winter coats/snowsuits

in sizes 3 months - 24 months and 2T - 6. The Church’s Coat/Clothing Drive will take place on

the weekend of October 12 & 13. Religious Education Program families can donate items on

Tuesday, October 15 or Wednesday, October 16. If you wish to make a cash donation, please bring it to the Rectory.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

ROSARY RALLY

Join the 2019 Public Rosary Crusade sponsored by “Tradition, Family and Property and its America Needs Fatima Campaign” on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 12 noon.

The rally will be in the Grotto of St. Pancras Church. All are invited to pray the Rosary.

SUNDAY FUN - DAY AT OUR LADY OF HOPE PARISH

Join the fun on Sunday, October 13, from 2 to 6 pm sponsored by the Senior Goal Group at Our Lady of Hope, (61-27 71st Street, Middle Village, NY).

Admission is $10 (Adults 21 +) and includes 1 packet of Bingo Cards (10 games); Door Prizes, coffee and cake; please bring your own marker.

There will be Raffle Baskets and 50/50. Please call Liz at 917-864-8964 or Mary at 718-446-1554 for tickets.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Sometimes human relationships go awry, but Christ’s choice for us is irrevocable. In marriage celebrations, the Church always recalls God’s faithfulness to help prepare married couples for enduring the inevitable rough spots. The Byzantine liturgy does this by adorning the couple with crowns that remind them of the martyr’s crown. The couple therefore takes on a vocation of witnessing to the sacredness of life in all of its suffering and joy, and of keeping their eyes fixed on the banquet of heaven. In Eastern theology, people have a liturgical vocation to give God praise, and marriage fits within that plan. It is not so much saying prayers that counts, but becoming prayer. Interestingly, in this liturgy the couple never utters a word other than joining in the community’s chants; there are no marriage vows as such. There is therefore not a hint of our Western Christian sense that marriage is a legal contract. Rather, it is all about living out one’s baptismal vocation, embracing the cross, pouring oneself out in love, and opening to the grace of the Holy Spirit. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.