Saint Pancras Parish Community Building Our Future Together Since 1904

September 25, 2016 Twenty Sixth 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 com-

munity, communicating new ideas integrated with traditional values.

• Promote harmony, reconciliation and healing among our members.

• Form a more enthusiastic faith-filled commu-nity.

• 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: Pastor ~ Rev. Francis J. Hughes Parochial Vicar ~ Rev. Wojciech Waligórski Director of Music ~ Mr. Thomas Fierro Planning ~Mr. Vincent Arcuri Secretary ~ Miss Rose Marie Fitzsimons School of Religion: Director ~ Mr. Juan C. Perez Parish School: Principal ~ Mr. Brian Colomban Secretaries ~ Mrs. Sharon Fisher ~ Mrs. Lorraine Ursol

Rectory: 72-22 68th Street Glendale, New York 11385

Phone: 718- 821-2323 Fax: 718-417-8021 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 – 12:30 & 2:00 – 8:00 Parish School: 68-20 Myrtle Avenue Glendale, New York 11385 Phone: 718-821-6721 Parish School of Religion: 718-497-0590 Mon., Wed. & Thur. 10 am - 5 pm Tues. 12 - 8:30 pm

Visit us on the Web: www.saintpancras.org

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 - Saturday

Holy Day Mass As announced in bulletin and at Sunday Mass

The Sacrament of Baptism Baptism will 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. Przypo-minamy iz rodzice Proszacy o chrzest swojego dziecka powinni byc zarejestro-wanymi parafianami sw. Pankracego.

The Sacrament of Penance 3:30 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 Is administered upon request following the 8:30 am Mass on Saturday. Please call no later than 3:00 pm Friday afternoon to make arrangements.

Prayer Opportunities

The Rosary: Reflects 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 Monday morning at 8:15 am before 8:30 am Mass.

PRIESTS’ MASS SCHEDULE Saturday/Sobota,

October/Pazdziernik 1, 2016

4:30 pm Fr. Jim Devine

Sunday/Niedziela, October/Pazdziernik 2, 2016

8:00 am Fr. Wojciech Waligórski 9:30 am Fr. Wojciech Waligórski 11:00 am Fr. Francis Hughes

Mass Intentions For The Week

Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday September 24, 2016 4:30 pm †Rosalia Burriesci (Maria Italia) Sunday September 25, 2016 8:00 am †Camille DePaola 4th Anniversary (Vinnie & Anthony) 9:30 am (Polish) People of the Parish 11:00 am †Weightman Family (Swanwick Family) Monday September 26, 2016 8:30 a m †Stephen Perrone (Mom & Dad) 24th Anniversary Tuesday September 27, 2016 8:30 am †Christine Darmstadt (Rosemary) Wednesday September 28, 2016 8:30 am †Albert & Emma Hoenigmann (Elfi) Thursday September 29, 2016 8:30 am †Giuseppe Manno (Manno Family) Friday September 30, 2016 8:30 am †Michele Fpeziale (Colgan Family) Saturday October 1, 2016 8:30 am Living & Deceased Members of Sts. Joseph & Pio Societies 4:30 pm †Anna Perz (Family) Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 2, 2016 8:00 am †Eugene Makaro (Family) 10th Anniversary 9:30 am (Polish) †Stefan Kasza (Grandchildren) 11:00 am People of the Parish

CONFESSOR’S SCHEDULE GRAFIK SPOWIEDNIKOW

Saturday/Sobota October/Pazdziernik 1, 2016

Fr. Jim Devine

DEAR PADRE

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Do Catholics believe in tithing? Aren’t we supposed to be charitable and support the Church?

The word “tithing” is not used very much in Catholic communities. We usually prefer to talk about stewardship or charitable donations. In Old Testament Law, God asked for ten percent of crops, livestock, or other earnings to be offered to God before we use the other ninety percent on ourselves. That portion was usually offered to the Temple priests or later in the synagogues. God wanted the people to support the religious workers and to show that their first priority is God. Some churches still preach that a literal ten percent is expected from Christians today. In looking at Jesus, it appears that he expects even more. He tells the rich man to sell all that he has and to give it to the poor (Matthew 19:16–22). He also praises the widow who put “her whole livelihood” into the collection (Mark 12:44; Luke 21:4). The early Church held all of their belongings in common (Acts 4:32–35). The Christian standard is that we belong to Christ, and so does everything we own. Jesus does not ask everyone to embrace poverty, but he commands all of us to share our gifts freely and to love people more than money. We are called to be generous to the Church, to our families and communities, and especially to the needy. Generosity doesn’t count percentages.

Fr. Matthew Bonk, CSsR sundaybulletin@liguori.org

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Ss. MICHAEL, GABRIEL AND RAPHAEL ARCHANGELS

Thursday, September 29

Angels – messengers from God - appear frequently in Scripture, but only Michael, Gabriel and Raphael

are named. Each of these archangels performs a different mission in Scripture: Michael protects; Gabriel announces; Raphael guides. Earlier belief that inexplicable events were due to

the actions of spiritual beings has given way to a scientific world-view and a different sense of cause

and effect. Yet believers still experience God’s protection, communication, and guidance in ways which defy description. We cannot dismiss angels too lightly.

MUSIC MINISTRY

CHILDREN’S CHOIR: The choir will resume rehearsals for the season on Thursday, October 6 from 3:00-3:50 pm in the Church.

If there are any parishioners who wish to join the adult choir by singing, being a cantor at one of our weekend Masses, or playing an instrument, please speak to the Music Director after Mass today or call the rectory and leave your name and number.

We warmly welcome all who would like to participate in the Music Ministry of St. Pancras.

Sunday Scriptures

September 25, 2016 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Am 6:1a, 4–7; 1Tm 6:11–16; Lk 16:19–31

How do we best love God and one another? A student, wanting to become more like Christ in welcoming all people, decided that he would greet every one of his fraternity brothers every week and ask how they were and that he would say hello to the man who sat in front of the drugstore in town begging for change and invite him to lunch. In May, when it came time to see how he did, the student had indeed talked to his fraternity brothers every week and greeted the beggar, but he never did invite him to lunch. “I just couldn’t do it,” he said. “I was a little afraid of what it would mean. Would I be responsible to help him again?” We talked about it a little, and I invited him to put that question to God in prayer. I’m not sure any of us have an easy answer to what it means to look someone in the face and invite him to share a meal. And I daresay not many of us would do what that student set out to do. But St. Paul urges us to “pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness” (1 Timothy 6:11). That’s a lifetime’s work and possible only with the grace of God. Surely, as we grow in those virtues, we will come to see all people as worthy of our time and care without worrying about what might happen in the future. It may not be practical and it certainly won’t be easy. But the demands of God’s love compel us to try. And if we do so, we might not share the fate of the rich man in Luke’s Gospel who learned too late how best to love. Mary Katharine Deeley

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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

We Pray For… Our Sick: Joseph Scarfo, Steven Matheis, Carol Jury, Theresa Oliveri, Bella Brunetti, Bobby Ward, Dianne Chrissy, Gloria & Roy Feiffer, Kathleen Peterson, Warren Myers, Skylar Storm Scholl, Virginia Lipperthauser, Sharon & Barney Magro, Susan Haag, Gina Scholl, Alice Courtine, William Hogan, Pat Gallagher, Donna Caligiuri, Glenn Merto, Lydia Rivas, Edith Ferri, Travis J. Lampeter, Rosita Pa-dron, Kathleen Delmage, Dean Larotonda, Anissa Johnson, Ryder Chevalley, Frances & Michael Baio, Mary Monahan, Eleanor Eveline, Melanie Tufano, Noah Sarrano, Vita Zarrano, Daniel Garrison, Brian Lehman, Glenn Witkowski, Caroline Watz, Kathleen Eveline, Mickey Ennis, Toma, Teresa Kobylinska, Christine Ficco, Rose Tesoriere, Dolores Buder, Jacob Slonski, Bernice Muller, Aurora Bourdreau, Barbara Frankel, Mary & Sean Harrison, Louis Donovan, William Stanton, Althea Sciacca, Carol Turek, Keith Starzy, Rosa Maria Santos, Carolyn Talento, Francisco Rodriguez, Sheila Bergin, and Anthony Mendola

Our Deceased: Antonino Mule Perpetual Prayer Guild: Dolores Corbett, Jose Fantauzzi

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

We Prepare For…Next Sunday:

Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Habakkuk 1: 2-3; 2: 2-4 Second Reading: 2Timothy 1: 6-8, 13-14 Gospel Reading: Luke 17: 5-10

The Church Bells will ring this

week in Memory of

Violeta Iglecias at the

Request of Diane Estrada.

The Sanctuary Lamps are donated

this week in Memory of Edward Tait &

Nicole Rose Tait at the

Request of Kay Tait.

The Altar Bread, Wine and Candles

are donated this week in Memory of

Knoll, Lucchese, Micele & Rocco

Families at the Request of

Gloria.

UP COMING EVENTS… ∗ Casino Bus Trip - Saturday, October 15 at

8:30 am ∗ Boy Scout Pasta Night - October 15 at 6 pm ∗ Bridge to Life Winter Coat Drive - October 15 - 16 & 18 ∗ 2nd Annual 3 Mile Race & 1 Mile Family Fun

Run/Walk - October 22 ∗ Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast - Sunday, October 30 ∗ St. Pancras School Flea Market -

November 19 & 20

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! DETAILS TO FOLLOW! CHECK THE BULLETINS!

Q. How do I Become (or grow as) a Catholic? A. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults . . . (The R.C.I.A.) -- a special program established by the Church to help lead people closer to

Christ. How do I know if this program is for me?

Ask yourself . . . • Do you, or someone you know, want to become a

Catholic? • Have you been worshipping with us, but

never officially took the steps to become Catholic?

• Have you been away from the church and have now returned, but you want to know more?

• Have you been a Catholic all your life, but never celebrated all the sacraments of initiation, including Eucharist, and Confirmation?

• Have you joined us from a different religious background and would like to find out more about the Catholic Church?

If you answer “YES” to any of the above questions, we want to help you on your journey. Or if you know any-one who could answer “YES” to any of these questions, we would like to invite them. If so, please contact us with a name, address and phone number. For more information please contact: Fr. Hughes, Pastor, or Mr. Juan Perez, RCIA coordinator.

SAINT PANCRAS SCHOOL A PLACE TO GROW IN HEART, MIND AND SOUL

SAINT PANCRAS SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Tuesday, September 27, Grade 4 and Friday, September 30, Grade 3 will attend Mass at 8:30 am. All are welcome to attend.

Monday, September 26 Confirmation Practice - Candidates only 7pm - Church Wednesday, September 28 Candy Sale Ends Dinner with the Principal and Class Parent Representative 7 pm Thursday, September 29 Confirmation Practice for Candidates & Sponsors 7pm – Church Friday, September 30 12 Noon Dismissal - No After School Faculty Meeting Confirmation 4:30 pm - Church Saturday, October 15 Bus Trip to Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA Saturday, October 22 2nd Annual Run & Walk - Forest Park

BE AN ANGEL TO A ST. PANCRAS STUDENT

Please consider sponsoring a child’s tuition in our school. Your gift will provide a life-changing opportunity for a youngster and is tax deductible.

SCHOOL FUND RAISING

Earning money for St. Pancras School is easy and just a click away! Register your Stop & Shop card on-line at www.stopandshop.com. When on the website, click on the A+ Bonus Bucks link on the left hand side, click register and follow the directions. You must have a Stop & Shop card to complete the registration. St. Pancras’ code # is 06350. If you do not have a computer, please call the School Office and we will register your card for you. St. Pancras earns money every time you shop. Last year we received over $1600.

Religious Education Classes will meet Tuesday, September 27 at 7:00 pm for Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5.

Grades 6, 7, & 8 classes will meet on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:00 pm. Children will be dismissed at 8:15 pm.

All children will meet in Pfeifer Hall. The doors open at 6:45 pm. We ask that you bring your child/ren on time, so class can begin at 7: 00 pm.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Confirmation Information ♦ Monday, September 26, 2016 - Confirmation Practice for Candidates at 7:00 pm in Church. ♦ Thursday, September 29, 2016 - Confirmation Practice for Candidates and Sponsors at

7:00 pm in the Church. ♦ Friday, September 30, 2016 - Confirmation Mass at 4:30 pm in the Church.

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before Mass.

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

COMMUNITY NEWS

FOOD PANTRY

This month’s food collection is for Sacred Heart’s Food Pantry.

It will benefit the families in our community who need the food

pantry to supplement their family’s table.

If every parishioner would bring one grocery item the pantry would be well stocked.

Donations for the Food Pantry are requested the weekend of September 24 & 25.

Items needed include: tuna fish, tomato sauce, pasta, rice, beans, peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables and fruit, instant mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, soup, hot and cold cereal, instant and parmalat milk, baby food, sugar, sugar substitutes, tea, coffee, condiments, paper and household products (napkins,

paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, dish detergent, laundry products).

Your generosity is always appreciated!

ST. JUDE BENEFIT

Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 12 - 7 pm at Celtic Gasthaus, 64-04 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, there is a fundraiser to support St. Jude’ Children’s

Hospital. Prizes, Raffles and Food. This benefit is in memory of Camille, Margaret & Eleanor.

Come and score a touchdown for these special kids!

ST. JOSEPH & ST. PI0 PRAYER GROUP

The St. Joseph & St. Pio Prayer Group meeting is Saturday, October 1.

Members are invited to participate at the 8:30 am Mass. After Mass,

the Rosary will be recited. Immediately following the Rosary, our meeting will be held in Pfeifer

Hall and a continental breakfast will be served.

Please be prepared to pay your yearly dues for 2016-2017 at the this

meeting. If you have not paid your dues for 2015-2016, please pay it at this meeting.

Our annual dues are $20. Please contact Francesca at

718-366-6576 if you have any questions. The Prayer Group is open to all our parishioners as well as from neighboring parishes. We invite

Catholics from all cultural backgrounds. Please feel free to join us on Saturday and

become a member. We look forward to seeing you at Mass.

SAINT PANCRAS SCHOOL SECOND ANNUAL RACE/RUN

St. Pancras is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual 3 Mile Race/1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk.

DATE: Saturday, October 22, 2016 TIME: 8:30 am (Rain or Shine) PLACE: Forest Park (Woodhaven Gate-Forest Park Drive) RACE FEES: $20 for Adults and children 13 & over, $10 for Children under 13 REGISTRATION: Visit our school at 68-20 Myrtle Ave, between 8:30am -2:30pm Monday - Friday, or email our principal for a digital copy. T-SHIRTS: All participants may purchase a Race T-Shirt for $5.00 by 10/3* PRIZES: Medals for 1st Place Male & Female 3 Mile Finishers CONTACT: Brian Colomban, Principal, St. Pancras School, 718-821-6721 or bcolomban@stpancrasschool.org.

All participants signed up before October 3* can purchase a T-Shirt! All Family Fun Run/Walk participants receive a participation medal!

You must register by Friday, October 21. There is NO registration on race day!