Saint Pancras Parish Community Building Our Future Together Since 1904 June 11, 2017 The Most Holy Trinity Sunday 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 Monday & Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm Tuesday & Wednesday: 12 pm - 8:30 pm Visit us on the Web: www.saintpancras.org
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Saint Pancras Parish Community Building Our Future Together Since 1904
June 11, 2017 The Most Holy Trinity Sunday
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 Monday & Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm Tuesday & Wednesday: 12 pm - 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 zarejestrowany-mi 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. Holy Hour with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction: This will take place on the Monday following the First Friday of each month after morning Mass at 9:00 am.
PRIESTS’ MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday/Sobota, June/Czerwiec 17, 2017
4:30 pm Fr. Jim Devine
Sunday/Niedziela, June/Czerwiec 18, 2017 8:00am Fr. Francis Hughes
9:30 am Fr. Wojciech Waligórski 11:00 am Fr. Francis Hughes
Mass Intentions For The Week
The Most Holy Trinity Sunday Saturday June 10, 2017 4:30 pm †Maria Caliari (Family) 12th Anniversary Sunday June 11, 2017 8:00 am †Rosa & John Pospischil (Walter & John)
9:30 am (Polish) †Apolonia Czajkowska (Family) 11:00 am People of the Parish Monday June 12, 2017 8:30 am †Carmela Ferraro (Maria Atria) Tuesday June 13, 2017 8:30 am In Honor of St. Anthony (Gracia) Wednesday June 14, 2017 8:30 am †Carmela Ferraro (Mima & Steve Miraglia) Thursday June 15, 2017 8:30 am †Rosa Caradonna (Caradonna Family) Friday June 16, 2017 8:30 am †Vincenzo, Sebastian & Filippo (Carmela & Family) Saturday June 17, 2017 8:30 am †Angelo & Antonino Sciortino & Basile Catalano (Grace) 4:30 pm †People of the Parish The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Sunday Sunday June 18, 2017 8:00 am Father’s Day Intentions 9:30 am (Polish) Father’s Day Intentions 11:00 am Father’s Day Intentions
What is the proper way to recite the Our Father at Mass? Should we hold hands, lift our hands up, or pray to ourselves?
Among many ancient religions, it was common to extend one’s hands toward heaven while praying. This practice has continued in the Mass, where the rubrics indicate that the priest should extend his hands at certain points, including during the Our Father. The celebrant represents all the people with this gesture. When there are concelebrating priests, the rubrics ask them to also extend their hands in prayer during the Our Father. But the invitation to hold one’s hands up in prayer stops there. The deacon is expressly forbidden to hold his hands up in prayer. There is no particular gesture assigned to the rest of the congregation. Some may be holding hands, some lifting their hands, some standing with arms crossed. The variety of postures is not a problem in itself. When people become distracted or judgmental of others because of the various postures, it becomes a problem. Our focus should be on the prayer, not on how my neighbor is standing. As a rule of thumb, I suggest doing what the rest of the congregation does. As stated in the “Order of the Mass” written by the Bishops’ Committee on the Liturgy in 2003: “The people are called as members of an organic whole, not as disparate individuals. A Christian assembly that worships ‘with one heart and soul’ (Acts 4:32) naturally moves toward and consciously chooses a common posture as a sign of its unity. Such common posture ‘both expresses and fosters the intention and spiritual attitude of the participants’(28).” The gestures at Mass are not as important as the essence of the Mass, and part of that essence is our unity in the body of Christ. That should be our main concern.
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - Exodus 34:4b–6, 8–9; 2 Corinthians 13:11–13; John 3:16–18 In the painting The Trinity With the Dead Christ, we see a meditation on the Trinity in a hidden moment. Rather than paint the moment when Mary takes her Son into her arms, Ludovico Carracci painted the moment when the heavenly Father receives the spoils of his Son’s battle for the salvation of humanity.
The dark colors communicate the pathos and drama. The Father’s head turns away in grief even as he offers the Son. He reverently holds him yet almost fears to touch his pierced hands. See how much love God shows in allowing the Son to go to the cross, in sacrificing one beloved child to gain life for all his others.
Theology struggles to balance the truth of a loving, caring God the Father with the appreciation that he is unable to suffer as we do. Yet Carracci focuses on that popular intuition that the Father and the Spirit suffered the death of the Son. In this painting, we can reflect on what our salvation cost the Trinity and how much love they show in sending the Son to die. God suffers when you suffer and wishes to console and protect you, even if, as a good Father, he doesn’t remove the suffering.
Faith teaches us that God willed his only begotten Son to suffer and die to save humanity. This divine decision manifests justice and mercy. It shows not only that God actually required satisfaction for our sins but also that no one but a God-man could offer a suitable sacrifice. Because he was God, Christ could offer an infinite satisfaction for our infinite offenses. Because he was man, he could offer a man’s satisfaction for humanity’s sin.
For Reflection Which person of the Trinity do I most easily relate to the Father, Son, or Holy Spirit?
We Pray For… Our Sick: Bella Brunetti, Sharon, Barney & Michael Magro, Pat Gallagher, Frances & Michael Baio, Eleanor Eveline, Kathleen Peterson, Barbara Frankel, Anissa Johnson, Dean Larotonda, Donna Caligiuri, Kathleen Eveline, Glenn Merto, Nicholas Riccio, Dawn & Kristen Komorowski, Monica Giglietto, Nellie, Ben & Doris Bonilla, Ruth Estrada, George & Patricia Nolde, Wendy Daley, Joanie Tuseo, Carol Galan, Christine Fico, Ryder Chevalley, Bernice Miller, Calvin Humenik, Carmela & Ralph Kruse, Debbie Webb, and Dorothy Murawski
Our Deceased: Robert Schmitt, Thomas Hoehing
Perpetual Prayer Guild: Markus Kotnik
Our Military: Please let us lift up our prayers for our brave men and women who fight for our freedom.
The Saint Anne Candle is lit in
Memory of Jill Schuff
at the Request of Patty & Ben
Woebbe.
We Prepare For…Next Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Sunday
First Reading: Deuteronomy 8: 2–3, 14a - 16b Second Reading: 1Corinthians 10: 16-17 Gospel Reading: John 6: 51-58
The Church Bells will ring this week in
Memory of Markus Kotnik at the
Request of Sedler Family.
The Altar Bread, Wine and Candles are donated this week in
Memory of Francesca Gigante
at the Request of
Josephine & Nino Maggio and
Maria Chianetta.
Altar Flowers for this week are
donated in Memory of
Markus Kotnik at the
Request of Tom Fierro.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank the parishioners of Saint Pancras who attended
my 50th Anniversary of Ordination Mass. Your gifts, well wishes and prayers are appreciated. I will always remember
you in my prayers and please remember me in yours.
Fr. John Fullum
A Candle on the Wall of Remembrance
has been Renewed in Memory of
Stephen T. Quinn at the
Request of Mom & Dad.
We are very pleased to announce that Bishop DiMarzio has named a new priest to take the place of Fr. Voytek who will be leaving the parish as of July 31. Father Daniel Rajski from Blessed Trinity Parish in Rockaway Point, will be coming to minister at St. Pancras effective July 31. Father Rajski speaks Polish and will be of great help to us serving the Polish community
SAINT PANCRAS SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
SAINT PANCRAS SCHOOL A PLACE TO GROW IN HEART, MIND AND SOUL
Registration for current and new students for the September, 2017 - May, 2018 school year for Religious Education is ongoing.
Your child received a Registration Form in class, please complete it and return it as soon as possible to Mr. Perez.
If your child is a new registrant, there are Registration Forms in the rear of the church. Please complete and return to Mr. Perez. If you have questions, call 718-497-0590.
Tuesday, June 13, Grade 5 and Friday, June 16, Grade 4 will attend the 8:30 am Mass. All are welcome to attend.
Monday, June 12 Golf Outing Tuesday, June 13 Last day of After School Program Friday, June 16 Pre-K Stepping Up Ceremony at 9:30 am 12 Noon Dismissal for all grades
GRADE 8 GRADUATION SCHEDULE
Monday, June 12 - 12 Noon Dismissal for Grade 8 ONLY Wednesday, June 14 Wednesday, June 14 Class Night at Roma View 6 - 10 pm Thursday, June 15 No School Grade 8 ONLY Friday, June 16 Graduation 7 pm
REGISTRATION FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS IS ON-GOING Registration packets are available in the School Office.
Please obtain a Registration package before registering your child. Call the School Office at 718-821-6721 if you have questions.
♦ Nursery Children must be 3 years by December 31, 2017 ♦ Pre - K Children must be 4 years by December 31, 2017 ♦ Kindergarten Children must be 5 years by December 31, 2017
TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION The Tuition Assistance Application for the 2017-2018 school year is available in the School
Office. Financial Aid is available to students in grades Pre-K to 8. Apply now at: www.mytads.com/fa/futuresineducation and click on “Financial Aid Assessment.”
Please note there is a non-refundable $25. application processing fee.
ST. PANCRAS SCHOOL INCENTIVE PROGRAM St. Pancras School offers a Tuition Incentive Program. If your child is a re-registered
student for the 2017/2018 school year at St. Pancras and you refer a newly registered student coming into St. Pancras for Grades 1 through 8 both you and the new family will receive an incentive bonus.
Please see Mrs. Fisher regarding this program.
ST. PANCRAS FLEA MARKET
Join us once again for the Saint Pancras Flea Market on Saturday, June 10 from 10 am to 6 pm and
Sunday, June 11 from 9 am to 1 pm. Come to find treasures!
COMMUNITY NEWS
THE BRIDGE TO LIFE SPRING CLOTHING DRIVE
St. Pancras is once again sponsoring a Spring Clothing Drive for the benefit of the clients of
Bridge to Life the weekend of June 10 & 11, 2017.
Bridge to Life has requested the following items specifically: baby stretchies infant to
6 months; boys and girls clothing sizes 3 to 6;
disposable diapers in sizes 4, 5 & 6; and maternity clothes.
Your donation may be “gently-used” or new.
Thank you for your generosity. There will be a box in the rear of the church for your donations.
2017 SAINT PANCRAS GOLF OUTING IN MEMORY OF
JOHN PALMATO, JR.
Join us on Monday, JUNE 12, 2017 at Forest Park for the 15th Annual Golf Outing to support Catholic Education
at Saint Pancras. Please call the school at
718-821-6721 for information. Flyers to sign-up for this event are in
the rear of the church. There’s still time to participate.
Don’t miss out! Fore!
OVER 50 CLUB
The Over 50 Club will meet Friday, June 16, 2017 at 1:30 pm in Pfeifer Hall. This is
the last meeting for the season. Please call Mary at 718-821-4339 for info.
EMPIRE CITY BUS TRIP The Over 50 Club is sponsoring a Bus Trip to Empire City Casino on Wednesday, June 14.
The bus leaves at 9 am. Tickets are $23. and include:
$10. Slots Play & $5. Food Voucher. Please contact Mary at
718-821-4339 for tickets. The bus trip is open to everyone.
Enjoy the ride! Try your luck! Bring a friend!
PARISH EVENTS CALENDAR
The calendar for events is open for September, 2017 to August, 2018.
All committees, clubs, sports teams, scout troops, etc. should forward their requests
for dates to the Rectory by June 15, 2017.
Dates are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have any
questions, please contact the Rectory Office at 718-821-2323.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT MASS INTENTIONS
Beginning in July, 2018, one English Mass each weekend will be offered for multiple inten-tions. Some years ago, all parishes were given permission to offer what is known as a Collective Intention Mass once a week. Therefore, we will begin this with the first weekend of July, 2018. The way it works is that up to four (4) intentions may be mentioned at one Mass. Each weekend, this Mass will rotate among our three (3) English language Masses. The purpose of this is to allow more parishioners to request a Mass intention on a Sunday for their loved ones. Very often, we are asked for a Sunday Mass intention, but there are none available on the date requested. Now, having more openings will permit us to offer the date requested. Please note, the prayerful remembrance itself is not divided or diminished. Since God’s graces at mass are infinite, the benefits are shared, not divided. Of course, the choice of accepting this Collective Mass, or choosing another date, will always remain that of the one requesting the intention.
FATHER’S DAY INTENTIONS
Father’s Day is June 18. Saint Pancras is celebrating the
weekend of June 17 & 18 Father’s Day Remembrance
Envelopes have been included in your monthly envelope packets
and envelopes are in the back of the Church. Please honor your father by remembering
him in our Novena. Remembrance envelopes should be returned before
