St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Church

1920 New Haven Ave.,

Far Rockaway, N.Y. 11691

Phone: (718) 327-1133 Fax: (718) 327-3276

Website: www.stmarysos.org e-mail: frjimstmary@aol.com

PASTOR: Rev. James K. Cunningham, Ext. 22 PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Jean Yvon Pierre, Ext. 27 PARISH PASTORAL STAFF: Deacon Michael C. Moss Deacon Adalberto Eddie Montero Deacon Candidate Rene Hernandez Ms. Maria Cristina Beyra, Ext. 25 Seminarian Carlos C. Velásquez - Ext. 28 PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Ms. Carla Ramos, Ext. 11 Ms. Joanne Murray, Ext. 16 Mrs. Susan Singh-Smith, Ext. 25 Mrs. Carmen Montero, Ext. 10 IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Augustine Emeh, Ext. 17 SATURDAY EVENING MASSES: 5:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) SUNDAY MASSES: 8:15, 9:45 (Alternating English & Spanish at St. Gertrude’s), 11:30, 1:15 WEEKDAY MASSES: 8:00 & 12:10—Monday thru Wednesday 9:00 at St. Gertrude’s & 12:10 at St. Mary’s - Thursday 12:10, 7:30 PM (in Spanish) - Fridays 12:10 PM—Saturdays CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 3:30 to 4:30 PM, Mondays 7:30 to 8:30 PM or by appointment. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA: Every Monday after the 12:10 Mass EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT: First Sundays 2:30 - 3:30 PM and First Fridays 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: Maria Beyra, Director, Ext. 25 All children in grades 1-8 should be registered every year for Religious Education classes. MUSIC DIRECTOR: Mr. Joseph R. Villadiego, Ext. 24.

SCHOOL: Ms. Angela D. Brucia, Principal 595 B. 19th St., Far Rockaway, N.Y. 11691 Phone: 327-2242 Fax: 327-0797

BAPTISMS: Baptisms are scheduled for the Third Saturday of each month in Spanish and the Fourth Saturday of each month in English. Parents should call for an appointment with a priest to arrange for the baptism of their child. A Birth Certificate should be presented at this time.

MARRIAGES: Call the rectory for an appointment with a priest at least 6 months prior to the wedding.

SICK CALLS: Emergencies - ANY TIME. Home bound - call the rectory

BECOMING A CATHOLIC: The normal way for being received into full communion with the Catholic Church is through the R.C.I.A. Adults interested in being baptized, confirmed or making first communion should speak with a member of the parish staff to enroll

CORO HISPANO: MIERCOLES 7:30 PM

ENGLISH CHOIR: FRIDAY 7:30 PM

CHILDREN’S CHOIR: SATURDAY 11:00 AM

CIRCULO DE ORACION CARISMATICO: JUEVES 7:30 PM CURSILLO DE CRISTIANDAD: VIERNES 7:30 PM

SANTO NOMBRE & SAGRADO CORAZON: 4th DOMINGO DESPUES DE LA MISA DE LAS 11:30 CENÁCULO SACERDOTAL: Rosario el 4to Domingo—11:00 A.M. en Santa Gertrudis

Rosary Society: 4th Sunday of month after 8:15 Mass

Legion of Mary: Spanish: Mon.7:00 PM - Rectory; St Mary Legion of Mary: (St. Gertrude’s) After the 9:45am mass Legion of Mary: Spanish: Sats. 10:30 AM -Rectory Basement

St. Vincent De Paul Society: Contact the Rectory

Jornada Youth Group: Fridays 8:00 PM

Haitian Committee: Sunday 10:30 AM Charismatic Prayer Group: in English - Mondays 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. in the School Auditorium. Charismatic Youth Prayer Group: Thursday 7:30 P.M.

Prayer Group in English every Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. in the Church. Stewardship Committee: 2nd Sunday 2:30 P.M. Nigerian Committee: 2nd & 4th Sunday after the 8:15 A.M. Mass

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MASS INTENTIONS

MEMORIALS THIS WEEK

The bread and wine are given in honor of Rev. James Cunningham.

The sanctuary candle is given in honor of Rev. James Cunningham.

The flowers are given in thanksgiving for the Rosas Family.

+Saturday, August 28—St. Augustine 12:10 pm – Estella Molina (dec) 5:00 pm – Joseph and Margaret Keenan (dec) 7:30 pm – Juana De Jesus (dec) Jorge Baldrich (dec) Cantalisa Brea (dec) Nuris Garcia (dec) Presentación de la bebe Emily D. Chinchilla

Sunday, August 29—Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:15 am – Mass for the People Gabriel, Herson and Walderman Rivera (dec) Carlos Herrera (birthday) 9:45 am – Mass available 11:30 am – Carlos Salinas (dec), Cantalisa Brea (dec) 1:15 pm – James Menzies Sr. (dec)

Monday, August 30 8:00 am – Mass available 12:10 pm – Sophie Brown (dec), Cantalisa Brea (dec)

Tuesday, August 31 8:00 am – Mass available 12:10 pm – Cantalisa Brea (dec)

Wednesday, September 1 8:00 am – Mass available 12:10 pm – Desaix Labatte & Family (dec) Cantalisa Brea (dec)

Thursday, September 2 9:00 am – Mass available at St. Gertrude 12:10 pm – Hermicide & Medon Toussaint (dec) Cantalisa Brea (dec)

Friday, September 3 – St. Gregory the Great 12:10 pm – Mass available 7:30 pm – Misa disponible

+Saturday, September 4 12:10 pm – Mass available 5:00 pm – John Schiavone (dec) 7:30 pm – Pablo & Maria Valderrama (dec) Cleo Camacho (dec), Roberto Agudelo (dec)

Sunday, September 5—Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:15 am – Mass available 9:45 am – Mass available 11:30 am – Merle Paso Hoyos (dec), Maria Jimenes (dec) 1:15 pm – Eugene Turner (dec), Mass for the People

Weekday Readings

Sun * Sir 3:17-18,20, 28-29 *Ps 68:4-7,10-11 *Lk 14:1, 7-14 Mon * 1 Cor 2:1-5 * Ps 119:97-102 * Lk 4:16-30 Tues * 1 Cor 2:10-16 * Ps 145:8-14 * Lk 4:31-37 Wed * 1 Cor 3:1-9 * Ps 33:12-15, 20-21 * Lk 4:38-44 Thurs * 1 Cor 3:18-23 * Ps 24:1-4, 5-6 * Lk 5:1-11 Fri * 1 Cor 4:1-5 * Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40 * Lk 5:33-39 Sat * 1 Cor 4:9-15 * Ps 145:17-21 * Lk 6:1-5

We Are A Tithing Community Following God’s Plan for Giving

In return for the Lord’s generosity, our people returned to His Church the following:

Offertory Collection

First Collection Same Sunday Last Year: $5956.28

(Parish weekly expenses average: $8756.25)

“Our Weekly Offering is One Way of Saying: WE BELONG to the Lord… And One Another. What Does YOUR Weekly Offering Say? Pray for His Guidance! THEN Make or Renew

Your Commitment to Tithing –

Make your Return to God Easier by using… PARISH PAY

www.parishpay.com.

Weekend of 8-21 & 8-22 2010 Mass Time

# of Attendees

# of Env.

1st Collection

# of Env. Debt Relief

Total Collection

5:00 PM 62 27 $527.60 19 $129.33 $656.93

7:30 PM 185 49 $443.00 26 $109.45 $552.45

8:15 AM 193 91 $1,517.25 37 $201.30 $1,718.55

9:45 AM 153 47 $603.01 23 $100.15 $703.16

11:30 AM 370 72 $1,121.15 46 $242.52 $1,363.67

1:15 PM 160 45 $900.77 17 $122.06 $1,022.83

ParishPay $247.50 0 $0.00 $247.50

Totals 1123 331 $5,360.28 168 $904.81 $6,265.09

THE SICK: Bishop Ignatius Catanello, Robert Cunningham, Angela Rivara, Zoila Yepez,

Beverly Smith, Pedro Bonilla, Juan Vasquez, Ulitt Doyle, Linda Doyle, Donna Mohammed, Beulah Harris, Santos Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez, Simone Boyer, Annabel Davis, Wiloby Snips, Zoraida Melendez, Yves Joseph, Luis y Lily Santiago, Bryan Rodriguez, Lydia Morales and our faithful departed: Cantalisa Brea.

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Altar Server Schedule for Sept. 4-5, 2010 Sat. 5:00 PM – Sebastian Rosas, Matthew Gardner, Queneesha Scott, Tatiana Lira Sat. 7:30 PM – Vanessa Zipriano, Ketcia Alvarez, Blanca Castro, Sabrina Ruiz Sun. 8:15 AM – Isaiah Brown, Michelle Martinez, Cynthia Contreras, Mitchell Brandon Sun. 11:30 AM – Sergio & Estefany Caceres, Axel & Carlos Lopez Sun. 1:15 PM – Bianca Romero, Carolena Mayorga, Bianca Salonga, Kevin Robles

PILGRIMAGE—There are still a few seats left for the pilgrimage to Washington DC on October 30, 2010. The cost is $55.00 per person. If you have already signed up, please make payment as soon as possible to guarantee your seat. Please call the rectory for more information.

REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS CLASSES FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-8 IS NOW GOING ON IN THE RECTORY. CLASSES START ON SEPT 25. YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR CHILD EVERY YEAR IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.

PLEASE COME BY!

Last Two Movie Nights!

Please join us tonight, August 29, 2010 for our Parish Catholic Film Series! Tonight’s movie will be “Going My Way” starring Bing

Crosby. The film will be shown in the McKenna Conference Center at 7:30 P.M. and all are welcome. Popcorn will be served! Our last movie will be on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 7:30 P.M. The film that evening will be “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring Jimmy Stewart. Please join us for this special night as it is Father Jim’s last night as our Pastor! All are welcome and refreshments will be served.

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TABLE MANNERS

Lest we think that today’s Gospel passage is a primer on how to host a dinner party, we need to remember that the image of the banquet—particularly in Luke’s Gospel—is a primary way Jesus illustrates the reign of God. Meals of all sorts, from the most commonplace to the most festive banquet, were a social phenomenon that his listeners understood. Being at table was an important means of communication for them. This is why Jesus got in so much trouble for dining with sinners: his critics wouldn’t dine with them, believing they would never dine at the banquet set by God Almighty. Today we still are uncomfortable being at a meal table with those we do not like or of whom we do not approve. So Jesus used table images to upend many of the expectations about order and place cards that were common in his day. Such is the upended table he describes today, where the puffed-up guest gets deflated, where the guest who is seated quietly at the foot of the table is brought to the place of honor by none other than the host himself.

EARTHLY TABLES, HEAVENLY TABLES

To get ready for the upending we’ll experience at the heavenly banquet, Jesus tells us to use the tables of our daily living. We ought not invite those we know or are related to; they may repay us and therefore we will not actually have extended any hospitality at all. Rather, look to those who cannot repay the hospitality. Issue the invitation to anyone who does not have the means to return one; bring all who are not able to get to the table by themselves. Be their nourishment, be their strength. Then you will join the feasting of the resurrection of the righteous. And what a gathering the Letter to the Hebrews describes! Infinite angels partaking in the festivities of the heavenly Jerusalem, all who have become the firstborn to heaven in Christ their firstfruit assembled there, all the rejoicing spirits of the just ones, now made perfect, joined with Jesus. Then our joy will not be in the feasting or our particular place at the table, but in our oneness in the covenant of eternal life won for us by the blood of Christ.

VOCATIONS Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

“An attentive ear is the desire of the wise.” Is your prayer attentive to the wisdom of Christ? Is He inviting you to follow Him as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Speak with a priest

or religious or contact the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or vocations@diobrook.org.

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL NEWS – The 2010-2011 School Year will soon begin! The dates are as follows:

Wednesday, September 8th – Grades 1 to 8 8 AM – 11:30 AM

Thursday, September 9th – Kindergarten and Grades 1-8 8 AM – 11:30 AM

Friday, September 10th - Kindergarten and Grades 1-8 8 AM – 11:30 AM Monday, September 13th – Pre-Kindergarten begins. All classes from Pre-K to Grade 8 8AM – 2PM

The school office will be open: August 30th & 31st, Sept. 1st & 2nd - 8 AM – 12:00 Noon.

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St. Mary Star of the Sea and St. Gertrude Parish Memorials

Thank you to all those parishioners who have made memorial donations towards some of the liturgical items needs for Mass and the celebration of the other sacraments. The following items are still available and can be donated to our parish in memory or in Thanksgiving. These items include:

Baptism Towels (8) $25.00 each Cruets (4) $99.00 each Cruets (6) $79.00 each Vestments $550.00 each White, Red, Purple, Green Monstrance Case $250.00

There is also a larger memorial available. At St. Gertrude’s Church we are in the process of restoring one of our old tabernacles to be used in the main body of the church there. The cost of restoration of this sacred tabernacle is a wonderful memorial for someone to give in memory of a departed loved one. If you would like to memorialize this tabernacle please let me know. The cost is $3400.00. Please help us in sponsoring our altar server trip this summer. We would like to take the children that serve at Mass each weekend and the members of the children’s choir to the new Luna Park in Coney Island followed by supper at Nathan’s Famous! Donation envelopes are available at each church. Please consider making a small gift as we reward the generous young people of our parish who serve God through the ministries of our parish!

Fr. James Martin, SJ, award winning author of “My Life with the Saints” and “The Jesuit Guide to (ALMOST) Everything” and Culture Editor of America Magazine will visit St. Francis de Sales on September 16, 2010 at 7:30 pm. His talk, “Laughing with the Saints – Joy, Humor, and Laughter in the Spiritual Life” will be followed by a book signing. Please join us to hear this wonderful priest share his insights into the lighthearted, joyful side of spirituality. St. Francis de Sales Church is located at 129-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd., (718)634-6464.

RADIO MARIA PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA, LOURDES & ROME—The pilgrimage , led by Fr. Walter Tonelotto, C.S. will take place from October 15 to October 24, 2010. The participants will spend 2 nights in Fatima, 3 nights in Lourdes and 3 nights in Rome. The tours of the locations visited along the pilgrimage will be in both English and Italian language. The total cost of the pilgrimage is $2,950 per person (double occupancy) with the option of extending the stay in Rome for an extra $100. For more information and to make a reservation, please call 718-417-0550 or visit www.pilgrimage.com/radiomaria to download the itinerary.

Blessed Trinity Parish Ministry of Consolation

Bereavement Support Group

This seven-week program is for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. It is the opportunity to meet others,

share stories and explore the process of grieving and healing.

Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 14th to Oct. 26th, 2010

Time: 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

Place: St. Edmund’s Church—Library Rockaway Point Blvd. & Beach 216 St, Breezy Pt.

To Register: Call Teresa Sefchek @ 908-421-4915 or Anne Maguire @ 718-945 -0563

Transportation is available!

THE GREAT IRISH FAIR OF NEW YORK—Come celebrate a family friendly event at Coney Island commemorating Irish-American Heritage and Culture on Saturday and Sunday, September

18th and 19th, 2010 at MCU Park in Coney Island. Tickets: $12 per person (12 & up), children under 12 get in free! Family pack: Two adults with children $30. To learn more about the Great Irish Fair go to www.gifnyc.org.

The Catholic University of America is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, located in Washington, DC. It provides an academically rigorous education guided by Catholic intellectual tradition to 6,000 students every year. Next week is the National Collection for The Catholic University of America. Every dollar given directly support financial aid for students from dioceses across the country, including ours. Please be generous.

C.A.R.E.S CATECHISM AND ROSARY EVENING SERIES

For you and Your Families

Tuesday Evenings at 7:00 P.M. Until November 16, 2010

St. Mary Star of the Sea Church 1920 New Haven Avenue, Far Rockaway, 11691

To get the most out of these evenings, you will need a Bible, a Rosary and a Catechism of the Catholic Church. If you do not

have these items, please call Deacon Mike—917-769-4496

EL DIEZMO—EL REPORTE DE LAS OFRENDAS

Domingo Pasado: $6,265.09 Mismo Domingo Hace un Año: $5956.28

Un Promedio de Gastos Semanales: $8756.25

Si usted es nuevo en nuestra parroquia, puede hacerse miembro oficial de Santa María llenando una tarjeta de inscripción que está disponible en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia. ¡Que Dios les bendiga!

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DIA AL AIRE LIBRE– Renovación Carismática Católica Diócesis de Brooklyn y Queens—El Circulo de Oración los invita al día al aire libre al Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Fátima, Washington, Nueva Jersey el Sábado 4 de Septiembre del 2010. El autobús partirá de Sta. María a las 7:30 de la mañana y regresara a las 6:00 de la tarde. El precio es $25.00 por persona.

PEREGRINACIÓN—Todavía tenemos varios asientos disponibles para la peregrinación Diocesana a la Basílica del Santuario de la Inmaculada Concepción en Washington DC el sábado, 30 de octubre del 2010. El costo del viaje es $55.00 por persona. Si usted anoto su nombre, por favor trate pagar por el viaje para asegurar su asiento. Por favor llame la rectoría para mas información.

LA MATRICULA PARA LAS CLASES DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA SE ESTÁN

LLEVANDO A CABO EN LA RECTORIA PARA LOS NIÑOS DE K-8avo GRADO. TODOS LOS NIÑOS DEBEN DE SER MATRICULADOS CADA AÑO PARA LAS CLASES DE CATECISMO. LAS CLASES COMIENZAN EL 25 DE SEPT. LOS ESPERAMOS.

¡Dos Últimas Películas!

¡Por favor trate de unirse a nosotros esta noche, 29 de agosto del 2010 para nuestra Serie de Películas Católicas! La película de esta noche “A Mi Manera” protagonizada por Bing Crosby. La película será a las 7:30 P.m. en el Centro McKenna. Todos son bienvenidos. ¡Serviremos palomitas de maíz! Nuestra última película será el domingo, 5 de septiembre del 2010 a las 7:30 P.M. La película esa tarde será “Una Vida Maravillosa” protagonizada por Jimmy Stewart. ¡Por favor únase a nosotros para esta noche especial ya que esta será la ultima noche del Padre Jim como nuestro párroco! Todos son bienvenidos. Serviremos refrigerio.

Vigésimo segundo Domingo del Tiempo

Ordinario

BUENOS MODALES EN LA MESA

Para no caer en el error de pensar que el Evangelio de hoy no es más que una cartilla sobre cómo ser buen anfitrión en una cena, hay que recordar que la imagen de un banquete –especialmente en el Evangelio de San Lucas– es una de las principales comparaciones que Jesús usa para ilustrar cómo es el reino de Dios. Las comidas de todas clases, desde un almuerzo informal hasta un banquete festivo, eran un fenómeno social que entendían bien las personas que escuchaban a Jesús. Para estas personas, sentarse a la mesa con alguien era un medio importante de comunicación. Por eso es que Jesús era tan criticado por sentarse a la mesa con pecadores. Los que le criticaban por eso jamás hubieran compartido una comida con esa clase de gente, por miedo a que no se les admitiera al banquete preparado por Dios Todopoderoso. Y aun hoy día nos sentimos incómodos si nos tenemos que sentar a comer con personas que nos caen mal, o cuya conducta o modo de vivir no aprobamos. Por eso Jesús usa comparaciones basadas en las comidas, para virar al revés muchas de las preconcepciones de su época acerca del orden en que los invitados debían sentarse, o el lugar que el anfitrión les debía asignar en la mesa. En la mesa que Jesús describe hoy, a los invitados engreídos se les quitan los humos, mientras que al invitado que se sentó tranquilamente en el último lugar, el mismo anfitrión lo lleva al lugar de honor.

MESAS TERRENALES, MESA CELESTIAL

En vistas a prepararnos para la forma en que nuestras preconcepciones se van a virar al revés en el banquete celestial, Jesús nos dice que usemos bien nuestras mesas terrenales. Nos dice que no invitemos a cenar a nuestros amigos y parientes, porque nos pueden devolver el favor, y en ese caso no habremos sido hospitalarios en nada. Más bien, debemos buscar a quienes no pueden pagar nuestra invitación, invitándonos a su mesa. Invitemos a los que no pueden llegar a la mesa por sí mismos. Seamos su alimento y su fuerza. Entonces sí que podremos sentarnos a la mesa en el festín de la resurrección de los justos. Y, ¡qué asamblea tan maravillosa de convidados nos describe la carta a los Hebreos! Infinidad de ángeles compartiendo la alegría de la Jerusalén celestial, la asamblea de los que, por Cristo, se convirtieron en los primogénitos del cielo; todos los que han sido declarados justos, celebrando un banquete solemne en unión con Jesús. Entonces nuestra alegría no dependerá del lugar que nos haya tocado en la mesa, sino de nuestra unión en la alianza de la vida eterna, que nos ha alcanzado la sangre de Cristo.

ANUNCIO DE LA ESCUELA SANTA MARIA

El año escolar 2010-2011 esta por comenzar! Los días son los siguientes:

Miércoles 8 de Septiembre – Grados 1 al 8 8 AM – 11:30 AM

Jueves 9 de Septiembre – Kindergarten y los grados 1-8 8 AM – 11:30 AM

Viernes 10 de Septiembre - Kindergarten y los grados 1-8 8 AM – 11:30 AM

Lunes 13 de Septiembre – Comienza el Pre-K. Todos los grados desde el Pre-K al 8 8AM – 2PM

La oficina estará abierta: Agosto 30-31—Sept. 1-2 8 AM – 12:00 Mediodía