Holy Family R.C. Church September 23,2018~25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
175-20 74th Avenue ,Fresh Meadows, N.Y. 11366 ~ Tel. 718-969-2448 Fax: 718-591-6166
Email: Holyfamilyflushing @gmail.com Web: Holyfamilyfreshmeadows.org
RECTORY OFFICE
Hours:
Monday ~ Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
(Closed for lunch from 12pm to 1pm)
1:00pm-7:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am-2:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-2:00pm
Parish Secretary
Patricia Earl
Tel. 718-969-2448
Fax. 718-591-6166
Clergy
Rev. Casper J. Furnari, OFS,KHS
Pastor
Rev. Anacleto Asebias, Jr.
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Ralph Edel
In Residence
Deacon Eugene J. Cassidy
Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate
Sister Mylene Rosemarie, PVMI
Office of Faith Formation
Religious Education
For Grades 1-8.
Mrs. Barbara Makolin
Coordinator
74-15 175th Street
Telephone 718-591-6438
To receive the sacraments a 2 year
preparation in our program is
required.
Regular Mass Schedule
Saturday Evening: 5:00pm (Vigil)
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (Family Mass) 12:00pm & 5:00pm
Monday ~ Friday mornings: 7:00am & 8:30am ~ Saturday morning: 8:30 am
Holy Day of Obligation Mass Schedule: Vigil Mass~ Eve of Holyday 7:30 PM
Holyday Mass Schedule: 7:00 AM, 8:30AM, 11:00 AM, 7:30 PM
CONFESSIONS
Saturday: 4:00-4:45 pm
and by
Appointment
First Friday Exposition and Benediction takes place on the first Friday of every month from October through June.
On Friday October 5th, 2018 ~ Benediction will take place at 11:00 AM.
Parish Outreach Director of Buildings & Property
Sister Mylene Rosemarie, PVMI Mr. Hector Mendez
Coordinator Director of Music Ministry Telephone: 718-969-2448 Mr. James Millen
Holy Family Catholic Academy 74-15 175th Street Website: www.holyfamilyca-freshmeadows.org Principal: Fresh Meadows, N.Y. 11366 Email: [email protected]
Miss Mary C. Scheer, M.S., P.D.
Secretary: Tel. : 718-969-2124 Ms. Kathy Karcher Fax: 718-380-2183
“Our Mission Statement” Holy Family Parish is a Roman Catholic community of believers. We are a caring, welcoming,
diverse community called to live and share the Gospel message. We proclaim the presence of Christ in the world through
Word, Sacraments and service as we strive to be faithful to Christ’s command to evangelize all people.
Holy Family Parish is happy to belong to Queens Deanery #5. The Deanery consists of 10 parishes:
American Martyrs Holy Family Our Lady of the Snows Sacred Heart St. Anastasia St. Gregory the Great St. Josaphat St. Kevin St. Robert Bellarmine Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament The purpose of the Deanery is to have a cohesive organization of neighboring parishes which will share and communicate their spiritual activities and
updates going on in their parishes.
A webpage can be found at: www.queensdeanery5.org which will include a copy of all of our bulletins. We also have a facebook page
sharing many activities in our parishes. You can view it at: facebook.com/Queens Deanery 5 Please “like” Us!
Mass Schedule & Intentions
MONDAY Sept. 24
7:00 am Frances Sluka
8:30 am John Tsivgoulis TUESDAY Sept. 25
7:00 am John Krejci, Sr.
8:30 am John Barna
WEDNESDAY Sept. 26
7:00 am Teresa Golden
8:30 am Ramon B. Goris
THURSDAY Sept. 27
7:00 am Maria Marta Acayan
8:30 am Rosaria Giattino
FRIDAY Sept. 28
7:00 am Teresa Golden
8:30 am Zenny Grace SATURDAY Sept. 29
8:30 am Faustino Nalica & Uldarico De Mesa 5:00 pm Margaret Ungaro SUNDAY Sept. 30
7:30 am People of the Parish 9:00 am The Kelly and Talesco Families
10:30 am Joan Andren
12:00 pm Ramon Venturanza
5:00 pm Thomas J. Guzowski
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
Are you interested in becoming a Catholic?
Are you unbaptized but want to be baptized
in the Catholic Church?
Are you a baptized non-Catholic who desires
to be a Catholic?
Are you a baptized Catholic in need of
Confirmation and/or First Holy Communion?
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is the place for you!
Our first meeting will be on
Monday, September 24, 2018 at 7:30 PM
and will continue to meet on Mondays at 7:30 PM Please contact the Rectory 718-969-2448
Today’s Readings
First Reading — The wicked say: With revilement and
torture let us put the just one to the test
(Wisdom 2:12, 17-20).
Psalm — The Lord upholds my life (Psalm 54).
Second Reading — The wisdom from above is full of
mercy and good fruits (James 3:16 — 4:3).
Gospel — Whoever receives one child such as this in my
name, receives me (Mark 9:30-37).
Saints and Special Observances
Wednesday: Ss. Cosmas and Damian
Thursday: St. Vincent de Paul
Friday: St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions;
St. Wenceslaus
Saturday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
Readings for the Week
Monday: Prv 3:27-34; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 8:16-18
Tuesday: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13;
Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34, 35, 44; Lk 8:19-21
Wednesday: Prv 30:5-9; Ps 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163;
Lk 9:1-6
Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc;
Lk 9:7-9
Friday: Eccl 3:1-11; Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4;
Lk 9:18-22
Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a;
Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51
Sunday: Nm 11:25-19; Ps 19:8, 10, 12-14;
Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
First Friday Exposition
and Benediction We honor First Friday from October through June
on First Fridays.
We have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
Benediction. “Will you not spend one hour with me is
the plea of Jesus”
This October 5th Benediction will take place
at 11:00 AM.
Hospitality Sunday Our first Hospitality Sunday will take place on
Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 8:15am through 1:30 pm.
It is being hosted by Holy Family Catholic Academy After
School program.
A special Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 11:00 AM
for all those parishioners whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or age.
During the course of this celebration the sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick will be conferred.
We offer this opportunity to all who need healing or God’s grace to strengthen them
in their illness or with debilitating conditions.
There will be a reception to follow in Msgr. Mahoney Hall.
If you need a ride please call Sr. Mylene Rosemarie at at 718 969-2448.
Please return the Tear-Off below
(by Mail or in the Collection Basket)
no later than October 14, 2018. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Tear-Off~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Please reply to the Pastoral Care office no later than October 15, 2018
Name:__________________________________________________Phone: ____________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________________
Will Attend Mass?__________________ Will NOT Attend Mass?_________________________
Need Transportation?_________________ Will Not Need Transportation?____________________________
How can we serve you?
Visit by a Priest? ____ Visit by a Eucharistic Minister?____Telephone Call? __________ Friendly visit?__________
Communal Anointing of the Sick
Religious Education
Religious Education classes begin this
Wednesday, September 26, 2018.
Classes take place from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
If you still need to register your child
please contact:
Mrs. Makolin at 718-591-6438.
A very special Thank You to
Paladino Printing for being
so kind as to design and print
our new prayer card to
St. Joseph Patron of the Universal Church,
which will be prayed at all of our Masses.
Hello Greeters!
Welcome back from the summer! We look forward to seeing you
at the doors of the church. If you need a Greeter badge please
contact the office.
If anyone would like to join this ministry of Greeters please
Contact the Rectory office for information.
Announced Mass Availability
There are announced 7:00 am and 8:30 am weekday Masses
Available throughout October and November.
Please come by the office to have your loved one re-
membered at Mass.
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
The feast of St. Francis is on
Thursday October 4, 2018
We will be celebrating the
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
with the Blessing of the Animals
Please join us for the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 7th at 2:00 PM
outside of church in front of the St. Francis Statue.
Stefano & Michelle Amodio, Tomi Anello, James Arampulikan, Ralph & Josephine Ashton,
Melissa Bersamin, Florence Castagliola, Lena Civitano,
Cedric Cortes, Giovanna Conte, Edward Costa, Patrick Creegan, Luke Enriquez, Sr. Barbara Flossie,
Tomas Garcia, Joan Griffin, Peter Guerrero, Jesuita Harris, Tom Hennelly, Sergio Ingenito, Josephine Joseph,
Kennith Kerwin, Theresa Keskinen, Lauren Kocher, Arthur LaBua, Fanny Leon, James Leung,
Diana Matzdorf, Joseph McKeefrey, Christine Olzanski, Kolbe Olzanski, Michael Rafanell, Gregory Restrepo,
Lily Rivera, Miguel Rivera, Christopher Rosato, Marlyn Samudio, Gertrude Slavin, Graysen Smith, Helen Schlenkermann,
Cynthia Simpson, Dan Sindo, Douglas Stuart, Judy Stuart, Lyndon Swammy, Valerie Tadeo,
Frank Thomas, Leon Weinstein, Gustavo Wu, Patricia Wu, John Zaptin.
Please contact the Rectory to add a name to our Sick List.
If you feel you or your family member no longer need to be on the sick list please notify us.
Let us pray for the Sick
Saturday, Sept. 29 @ 5:00 PM Sunday, Sept. 30 @ 9:00 AM Sunday, Sept. 30 @ 12:00 Noon Robert Deck Vimala Albert Brianni Hilaire
Alexandria Deck Rafael Silva Daniela Munoz
Stefania Deck Andrean Cooper Soleil Querubin
Sunday, Sept. 30 @ 7:30 AM Sunday, Sept. 30 @ 10:30 AM Sunday, Sept. 30 @ 5:00 PM Guillermo Duany Robert Klaus Gisselle Ragoonanan
Jennifer Galvet Jason Paz Tristan Silan
Francene Olegario Tyler Ferland Santiago Villanueva
Thank you for your kind Altar Serving!
Altar Server Schedule for Sept. 29 & Sept. 30, 2018
Weekly Offering Sunday, September 16, 2018 Attendance: 1013
Parish Offering: $ 8705.00
2nd Collection: Catholic Education: $ 1791.00
Your generosity and kindness is appreciated.
2nd Collection for the Devastation in India
The southern state of Kerala in India is suffering its
worst monsoon flooding in a century,
with more than one million people displaced
and more than 400 reported deaths
in the past weeks.
In an effort to give aid and support to those in need in
India. The Diocese has asked us to take up a voluntary
second collection on Sunday, September 30, 2018
Your support is very appreciated.
Altar Servers take part in an important role in celebrating Mass. They are a valuable asset to
the Priest and the parish community. In committing to Altar Server duties they truly
participate in the Eucharist and learn their commitment is essential in service to others.
If you would like the privilege of serving Holy Family Parish as a
Altar Server and you are in grades 4 through 8.
Please fill out the tear strip below and return it to your teacher in Holy Family or our
Church Rectory Office. Training will take place in the Fall.
____________________________________________________________________
Name:______________________________________Grade:_________________
Telephone: __________________________________________________________
Email:______________________________________________________________
Annual Catholic Appeal
Our Annual Catholic Appeal is well on it’s way.
Our Goal is $ 79,849.00
So fare we have received pledges totaling $ 72,996.00
Thank You to all who have generously contributed.
If you would still like to contribute please pick up an envelope
at the doors of the Church.
Regis High School of Manhattan…
An all –scholarship Jesuit school for talented and gifted Catholic boys invites students and their parents to its Queens Admissions Information Night. Information night will be on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Resurrection Ascension School at 85-25 61st Road, Rego Park.
Open House for students and parents will be on
Columbus Day, Monday, October 8th from
1:00-4:00 pm. or More Information please contact: Eric DiMichele, Director of Admissions 55 East 84th Street, New York, N.Y. 10028 Tel: 212-288-1100 Ext. 2057 Email: [email protected]
St. Francis Preparatory High School 6100 Francis Lewis Blvd, Fresh Meadows, N. Y. 11365
Saturday, October 13, 2018 ~12:00-4:00 PM
Visit our Website: sfponline.org to register for a tour
Holy Cross High School Open House 26-20 Francis Lewis Blvd, Flushing, N.Y. 11358
Sunday, October 21, 2018 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
For More Information please contact:
Mr. Robert Botero ~718-886-7250 Ext. 558 Text: 718-309-0589 Email: [email protected]
The Mary Louis Academy 176-21 Wexford Terrace, Jamaica Estates, N.Y. 11432 Open House for 7th and 8th grade students
Sunday, October 14, 2018 ~ 10:00 am3:00 pm
Please register online at: www.tmla.org
Monsignor Mc Clancy Memorial High School 72-02 31st Avenue, East Elmhurst, N.Y. 11370
Open House
Saturday, October 6th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
For More Info: please call 718-898-3800
St. Mary’s High School Open House 51 Clapham Avenue, Manhasset, N.Y. 11030
Sunday, Oct. 15th 2:00-4:00 pm
Cathedral Prep Seminary Open House
56-25 92 Street, Elmhurst, N.Y. 11373
Sat.—Sept. 29th 10:00—1:00 PM
Sun.- Oct. 21st 1:00-4:00 PM
For More Info: 718-592-6800
8th Grade TACHS EXAM
8th grade students wishing to apply for Admission to a Catholic High School in September 2019 must take the TACHS EXAM on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Please register for the test on line at www.tachsinfo.com or Call: 1-866-61TACHS—Mon– Fri 8:00 am to 7:00 pm or Weekends: 10:00am to 2:00 pm.
Deadline for registering is October 15th.
You may also pick up registration info at the Rectory or
School office.
Examination Fee is required.
The last season of ARISE will begin in
the beginning of October.
The theme is: “We are the Good News”
Sign Up cards will be at the doors of the
Church.
If you have not participated before or only for
a few sessions you can still join us for this
session.
Date:
Monday Sept. 24
Tuesday Sept. 25
Wednesday Sept. 26
Thursday Sept. 27
Friday Sept. 28
Saturday Sept. 29
Sunday Sept. 30
Location:
SFH R.C.I.A. 7:30 PM
Arise Leaders Mtg. 7:30 PM
PPC 7:30 PM
MMH Tai Chi 11:30 PM
Faith Sharing 10:30 AM
Son’s of Italy 7:30 PM
Girl Scouts 6:00 PM
Line Dancing 2:00-4:00 PM
MMH Tai Chi 12:30 PM
Ballroom Dancing 4:00 6:00 pm
HFH AA 7:00 PM
AA 7:00 PM
Al Anon 7:00PM
AA 7:00 PM
School Hall Cub Scouts 7:30 pm Boy Scouts 8:30 pm
Church
PARISH CALENDAR
HOLY FAMILY
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
Our Bereavement Support Group is open to everyone that has experienced a loss in their lives, whether it be a spouse, a parent, sibling, child, or special friend. We can help you get through the grief process. We offer you support, understanding, knowledge, compassion, confidentiality, and a safe haven to help you in the healing process. Everyone is welcome, and we are here for as long as you need us.
Meetings are in St. Francis Hall, the first
Wednesday and third Tuesday
of every month, 7:30 pm—9:00 pm.
For more info contact the rectory.
Locations: SFH – Saint Francis Hall ~ CH – Church ~ SH– School Hall MMH – Msgr. Mahoney Hall ~ HFH – Holy Family Hall
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Box Tops for Education
Please be so kind as to help fundraise for our
Holy Family Catholic Academy.
It is very simple! Please help us collect
Box Tops for Education found on many food products.
Just look for this label and clip it and re-
turn to the boxes available at the doors of the Church. Last year we raised over $1000.00.
Thank You for your support!
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