ST. KEVIN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHMost Reverend Raymond F. Chappetto, Pastor, D.D., V.G., V.E.Reverend John J. Costello, AdministratorReverend Paul Y. Kim, Parochial VicarReverend Monsignor D. Joseph Finnerty, Pastor EmeritusDeacon Julio C. Barreneche

RECTORY OFFICE:45-21 194th StreetFlushing, NY 11358-3533718-357-8888 (Telephone)718-357-3671 (Fax)Parish Website: www.stkevinflushing.orgParish e-mail address: stkevinpef@aol.com

OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday MASSES9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Sunday: 5:00 PM (Saturday)1:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. 8:00, 10:00 AM & 12:00 Noonand 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Weekdays: 9:00 AMSaturday - 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon Saturday: 9:00 AMSunday - Office ClosedST. KEVIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY:Dr. Thomas Piro, PrincipalDr. Hugh McGowan, Board of Directors Chairman45-50 195th Street718-357-8110Academy Website: www.stkevinschool.org

FAITH FORMATION:Agnes Rus, Apostolic OblateDirector of Faith Formation45-50 195th Street718-357-8110 ext. 3

MUSIC MINISTRY:Mr. Thomas Sexton, Director & Organist45-21 194th Street718-357-8888, ext. 122

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:Mr. John J. Gillooly, Director45-21 194th Street718-357-8888, ext. 114

BAPTISMS (Infants): Second Sunday of the monthat 1:30 PM. Please call the Rectory for anappointment to be interviewed by the prior month.

R.C.I.A.: For adults seeking the Sacraments ofChristian Initiation. (Baptism, Confirmation andEucharist). Please call the Faith Formation Office forinformation.

MARRIAGES: Marriage arrangements must bemade at least six months prior to the proposedwedding date. Please call the Rectory to make anappointment. Also, log on to www.pre-cana.org forcomplete information about required marriagepreparation in the Diocese.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturdays at 4:00 PM or by appointment.

DEVOTIONS: Miraculous Medal: Tuesdays at 9:30 AM.

St. Kevin Parish Mission StatementWe are a Catholic Christian community striving to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. Nourished by the Eucharistand enlightened by the Word of God, our Pastor, parish Staff and Parishioners welcome all. With faith in HisGospel, 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 encompassesserving the youth through education, sports and formation. We seek to develop services for the elderly andhomebound. Finally, we wish to challenge and sustain all parishioners through spiritual and educationactivities.

Page 2 May 4, 2014FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Dear Parishioners, Usually Fr. John Costello writes a weekly article in the bulletin to keep parishioners informed of eventsin the Church and in our parish community. For the next few weeks I will write to you about our plans forthe renovation of our sanctuary, which will likely take place this summer. I want to begin by expressing my thanks for the generous support of a number of parishioners who havemade donations to the project. I am encouraged by your willingness to contribute to this effort, and I assureyou that you will be pleased with the final results. I also want to acknowledge that there are parishionerswho are not supportive of the plans to renovate the sanctuary. I hope that this series of articles will help youto understand the rationale for the project and earn your trust and acceptance. When I was pastor of OurLady of the Snows Parish in Floral Park I experienced similar reactions to the project to build a new church;after the work was complete, all of those who initially did not support the project were proud and pleasedwith the final results. I am confident that we will have a similar experience here at St. Kevin Parish inFlushing. Many of you are homeowners. You know what it is like to make necessary improvements to your home,and you also make decisions about décor to suit your personal taste. Also, you know there can be a“domino effect” to your decisions: when you buy new furniture you sometimes replace the carpet and paintthe walls so that the whole room comes together with a new look. Sometimes you make changes becauseyou have no choice: when there is faulty wiring, the electrician needs to be called in to replace it. Othertimes you may simply grow tired of the old couch and decide to go with a new style of furniture to updateyour home. Our church was built in 1956, so it is almost 60 years old. In recent years, due to the vision and leadershipof Msgr. Finnerty and the generosity of parishioners, our building was improved with the addition of airconditioning and an elevator. The lower church became obsolete and so that space was renovated tobecome a Parish Center that is regularly used by many different groups in our community. However, themost important space in our church, the sanctuary, has virtually been left unchanged. The altar was movedforward a few feet and the tabernacle was moved to a side altar. A new chair was brought into thesanctuary. Although the Sacred Liturgy went through a major revision in the 1960s, very little was done toour sanctuary to fully comply with the new directives for the celebration of Mass. Next week I will begin tooutline the reasons for the revisions that are planned for our sanctuary.

In Christ,Bishop Raymond Chappetto

To Be ContinuedSecond Collection - This weekend the annualCatholic Relief Services collection will take place. Inaddition to assisting CRS, the USCCB Offices ofInternational Justice and Peace, Migration andRefugee Services and Pastoral Care for Migrantsand Refuges this collection will also assist the reliefwork of the Holy Father. We thank you for yoursupport.

The Girl Scouts will sponsor a DefensiveDriving course that will be held on two Tuesdays;May 13th & 27th, in the Parish Center from 7 to 10P.M. Upon completion of both nights, you willreceive A Green Cross Certificate, good for a 10%discount off your insurance for 3 years and pointreductions. The cost is $45. Please call Rosanneat 718-279-4581to register for the course.

Welcome to our new Seminarian We are happy to announce that a seminarianhas been assigned to St. Kevin again this year.Robert Mema, who is completing his first year oftheology at St. Joseph Seminary, Dunwoodie, willbe serving here at St. Kevin beginning Monday,May 12th. We know that you will welcome andencourage him during his time in our parish. For your information, Chris Bethge, who was withus last year, will be assigned to St. SebastianParish in Woodside so he can make use of hisSpanish before ordination next year. Please pray for all seminarians and for morevocations to the priesthood!

Lord, you will show us the path of life. Psalm 16

Page 3 Third Sunday of EasterConfirmation

On Saturday, May 3rd, at the 5:00 P.M. Mass, Bishop Raymond F. Chappetto celebrated the Sacramentof Confirmation for 17 parishioners from St. John Vianney Church and 43 students from St. Kevin CatholicAcademy and St. Kevin Religious Education Program. We congratulate the newly confirmed and assure them of our continued prayers and support! We alsocongratulate their parents and sponsors on their faithfulness to our Catholic faith and assure them of ourprayers and support as they continue to guide their children on their faith journey!

St. John VianneyCatherine Marie Susanna Ayala Zi Hang Joseph Anthony HuangJohnnie John Chica Christopher Anthony MartinezKayla Maria Frias Maria Cordero Julia Jahaira Adele MontesdeocaBrian Alexander Frias Nicholas Cordero Vicky Catherine Angela PanChristian Anthony Cruz Rosy Mary RojasChristien Matthew Joseph Floro Jovanni John Jose SolanoVianca Yomaira Teresa Garcia Betty Ashley Kateri ValdiviaCarolay Miosotis Garcia Maria Mercado Dana Maria Elizabeth ZhengWinston Yi-Shiang Dominic Huang

St. KevinTatyana Aleysa Frances Amador Christopher Andrzei Anthony MoczulskiJenna Isabella Christina Ames Justin Andrew Patrick MorganMarissa Monica Buoncora Anna Christina Cecilia MoyRobert Joseph Cazzola Ryan Edward Anthony MurrayVictoria Lynn Rose Fahrenkrug Lucas Andrew Thomas NgMiguel Antonio Francis Fana III Amy Cynthia Kim Ngoc Maria NguyenEmily Rose Antonia Fitzgerald Mark Steven Francis NicolaSteffany Teresa Garces Amanda Ivette Barbara OlivieriMarco Steven Francis Ghiozzi Ariel Josie John OrtegaAlexa Valerie Julia Giaccone Danielle Amelia PaguiliganJennifer Christina Giaccone Nathan Fabian Francis PerezKatherine Anne Nicole Giaramita Tiffany Mary PhamSamantha Leigh Catherine Kane Maria Camila Teresa Jimenez RodriguezKayla Marie Theresa Keenan Jesus Maria Joseph Romero NegriXavier Joseph James Khan Gina Francine Cecilia ShoenfeldSebastian Gaspar Wolfgang Kuba Sabrina Estelle SoerdjpalKaitlyn Theresa Maureen Kundmueller Zulma Elizabeth Quiteria Urena PalacioKaitlyn Anne Larrea Isabela Andrea Valentina VelanisVanessa Rose Loo Bayas Thomas Francis VenturaChristopher Sean Michael Mangan Christopher John Francis WeinbaumLucas Ryan Paul McBride Edgardo Francis ZelayaPeter Spero Charles Meuser Confirmation Name is in “bold.”

Please Pray.... for our sick: Jeno Pappa, MarieLederer, Bob Mahowald, Christopher Gavin, DingDelfin, Bridget Johnson, Marlene Digrugilliers, ClaraCasey, Yolanda Ledesma, and.....our deardeparted: Filomena Taska, John J. Barrett.

St. Kevin Rosary Society will meet on Tuesday,May 6th, at 7 P.M. in the Church for the LivingRosary. New members will also be installed. Ageneral meeting will follow in the Parish Center.

Page 4 St. Kevin R.C. ChurchFirst Holy Communion

On Sunday, May 4th, 43 students from St. Kevin Catholic Academy and St. Kevin Religious EducationProgram will receive their Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Our prayers are with the children on thisvery special day! We also congratulate their parents on their faithfulness to our Catholic faith and assure them of ourcontinued prayers and support as they continue to guide these young children on their faith journey!Joromya Nicole V. Aclao Giuseppe D’Amico Javier Esai MelendezDaniel Lorinz Amplo Emily Kristen Deery Vanessa Sophia MoraAidan Anthony Azzara Kristen Delim Kevin John Mulderrig, Jr. Tyler Cloud Beronio Gianny Alyssa Diaz Ashley Marie MunchSalvatore Michael Biundo Joseph Nicholas Flaherty Carlos Jose NolascoJoseph Anthony Bontemps Michelle Fuentes Kayla Paige O’GradyJohn Michael Boria Tea Jade Glynn Diana Lee OstrowskiJaden Thomas Callender Vivian Mei Graeber Michelle ParraChristopher R. Camilletti Mackenzie Edward Higgins Matthew Christopher PhelanMatthew R. Camilletti Luke Andrew Incorvaia Kayla Evelyn ReillyJada Camille Campbell Catherine Anne Javier Nicholas Peter Servidio, Jr.Victoria Seemun Chan Danielle Patricia Kemmett Armand Dominador SurbanKaitlyn Mae Correa Mateo Kristian Kuba Gaby Natalie VanegasLauren Kaitlyn Creamer Sebastian Vincenzo Massetti Adriana Yolles

St. Kevin Catholic AcademyFree Universal Pre-K

Register now at St. Kevin Catholic Academy forfree Universal Pre-K. There will be an extendedday schedule from 8:30 A.M. to 2:40 P.M. Please call St. Kevin Catholic Academy at 718-357-8110, ext. 4 for additional information or cometo the academy office to register your child.

Dr. Thomas R. Piro,Principal

Vocation Thought - Do you recognize Christ in yourlife and hope to make Him known to others?Perhaps you are being called to the priesthood orconsecrated life. If you think that God might be invitingyou to the priesthood or consecrated life, you areinvited to call the rectory to speak with one of the parishpriests or you may also contact the Vocation Office at718-827-2454.

You have made known to me the paths of life;you will fill me with joy in your presence.

Acts 2:28

April 27, 2014...........................................$9,649.00Catholic Home Missions.............................$1,696.00

HELP WANTED!!! St. Kevin’s 8th Grade Girl Scout, Kaitlyn Larrea,from troop #4476 is working on earning her SilverAward by collecting school supplies for children whoattend the after-school and summer program forstudents in grades Pre-K-5 run by CPC (the Chinese-American Planning Council), where she volunteersher free time. The children are in need of schoolsupplies such as notebooks, folders, crayons,pencils, pens, rulers, etc. to do their homework andschool projects as well as old reading books you maynot want any more. There will be boxes around thechurch from May 3rd to June 1st so you may donateany school materials or reading books. Kaitlyn thanks you and appreciates all your support!

St. Kevin Senior Club will meet on Tuesday, May6th, in the Parish Center from 1:30P.M. to 4:30P.M. We are running the following trips: 1) Weare running the following trips: 1) Empire CityCasino on Wednesday, May 28th. The cost is $25and you receive the package of the day. Pleasecall Phil at 718-939-3614 for reservations and 2)an overnight trip to Foxwoods & Mohegan SunCasinos on Thursday and Friday, June 5th and6th which includes two buffet meals, breakfast,hotel & casino package of the day. Please callSam at 718-762-3256 for reservations.

Page 5 May 4, 2014Today, Sunday, May 4th, is the Third Sundayof Easter. The readings for today’s Liturgy beginat #904 in the Hymnal.

MASS INTENTIONSSaturday, May 3rd5:00 Confirmandi of St. John Vianney and

St. KevinSunday, May 4th 8:00 Louis & Virginia Picardi10:00 Deceased members of St. Kevin Rosary

Society12:00 Those enrolled in the Parish Purgatorial

Society

Monday, May 5th9:00 Lee & Reidy Families

Tuesday, May 6th9:00 Alvaro Verdecchia

Wednesday, May 7th9:00 Michael & Filomena Sbarile

Thursday, May 8th9:00 Joseph Claus

Friday, May 9th9:00 Rosaria & Giuseppe Sparacio

Saturday, May 10th9:00 1) Grace Cascio

2) Rose Fabrico3) Joseph Contegni4) Vincent Ciliberti5) Josephine Verdecchia (Living)

Saturday, May 10th5:00 Those enrolled in the Mother’s Day

Remembrance MassSunday, May 11th 8:00 Those enrolled in the Mother’s Day

Remembrance Mass10:00 Those enrolled in the Mother’s Day

Remembrance Mass12:00 Those enrolled in the Mother’s Day

Remembrance Mass

Our faith and hope are in Godwho raised Jesus from the dead.

(1 Peter 1:17-21)

REGISTRATION FOR 2014 – 2015St. Kevin Faith Formation Classes

The registration for religious education classes forthe year 2014-2015 is now open. All children inpublic school should be registered for religiousinstruction from grade 1 through grade 8. You canregister Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. in the Faith Formation Office (using mainAcademy entrance). When you come to register,you need to present your child’s Baptismalcertificate. ----------------------------------------------------------------------New registrations only: Please fill out the formbelow, drop it off at the rectory or put it in thecollection basket, we will contact you and send youa registration form:Name: __________________________________ Address: _________________________________ Telephone #: ____________________________

Saturday, May 10th 1:30 P.M. - Ceremony

Ryan Gleesonand

Danielle Milcznski

Saturday, May 10th 3:00 P.M. - Nuptial Mass

Natalino Castelliand

Jennifer Manzione

MEMORIAL GIFTS The gifts of Bread and Wine are giventhis week are in loving memory ofDolores C. DeMeyere.

The gifts of the Sanctuary Lamp andAltar Candles are given this week inloving memory Howard Johnson &Warren Johnson.

The Flowers that will decorate theChurch throughout the EasterSeason have been donated by theParishioners of St. KevinChurch.

Page 6 Third Sunday of EasterStewardship Thought

As today’s gospel reveals, the first meal shared withthe risen Lord happened in a place called Emmaus.Perhaps there is no better time to reflect on thisstory than in those prayerful moments at Mass whenwe return to our place after receiving HolyCommunion. Those few moments give us anopportunity to reflect on our stewardship of Christ’spresence within us. We have a chance to practicehospitality by inviting Jesus into our hearts to walkand talk with us about our own Emmaus journey.We can relive once again the time when He brokebread for the disciples. And just as they did, we toocan recognize Christ in this meal we have justshared with others.

Stay With Us LordWalk with us, Lord, along the road of resurrection!

Explain for us, so slow to believe,the things that Scripture says of you.

Break the bread of the Eucharist with uswhenever we share our liveswith our brother and sisters.

Stay with us each time night approachesand the daylight fades in our hearts.

House Blessings during Easter Pope Francis is asking priests to go out into theirparish communities to encounter people where theylive. There is a tradition of blessing individuals andfamilies in their homes during the seasons of Lentand Easter, and the clergy of St. Kevin would like tooffer that opportunity here this year. Please fill outthe form below if you would like one of us to come toyour home for a blessing, which would require abrief visit. We will contact you to arrange a mutuallyconvenient time with you so that your whole familycan be present. May the Lord extend His abundantblessing upon all of our parishioners!Name:__________________________________Phone #: _______________________________ Email __________________________________**************************************************Please indicate if there is a day of the week/timethat might be most convenient for your family: 9 weekday 9 weekend 9 daytime 9 evening Please return this form to the rectory or in thecollection basket at any time during the Easterseason.

Wedding AnniversaryCelebration

St. Kevin Church would like toextend an invitation to all couples ofSt. Kevin parish who are celebrating

their:25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th,

55th, 60th & Above Wedding Anniversaries in 2014 to attend a special Mass of Celebration onSunday, May 18th, at 12:00 Noon. Following theMass, you and your family are invited to areception with light refreshments in the ParishCenter. We hope that you and your family will joinus for this special celebration of the anniversary ofyour marriage. Please RSVP to the Rectory at 718-357-8888 orcomplete the tear-off and return it in the CollectionBasket at Mass by Wednesday, May 7th.******************************************************* Anniversary Mass CelebrationLast Name:_____________________________Husband’s first Name:____________________Wife’s First Name:_______________________Anniversary Date:________________________Years Married:__________________________Telephone #: ___________________________# of People Attending: ____________________

Welcome! If you are newto the Parish, or not so new,we ask that you register withthe Parish. Please fill out theform below and drop it in thecollection basket.**********************************

Name:_________________________________Address:_______________________________Phone#:______________________________________ I worship here & would like to register.______ I am interested in completing my Sacraments of Initiation.______ I am interested in enrolling my child in St. Kevin Catholic Academy.______ I am interested in enrolling my child in the Religious Education Program.______ I am moving from the Parish.