ST. RAPHAEL’S PARISH 35-20 Greenpoint Avenue, L.I.C., NY 11101 Telephone: 718-729-8957 Fax: 729-5238 E-Mail: [email protected]Website: www.straphael-queens.org MISSION STATEMENT: St. Raphael’s is a parish rooted in tradition yet responding to an evolving community by evangeliza- tion in action. We seek to inspire the larger Catholic community to a more committed faith life and to heed Christ’s call of sharing time, talent and treasure for the needs of others. DECLARACION DE MISION: San Rafael es una parroquia enraizada en la tradición y a la vez responde a una comunidad que evoluciona con una acción evangelizadora. Buscamos inspirar a la comunidad católica global a que vivan una fe más comprometida y a prestar atención a la llamada de Cristo a compartir tiempo, talento y bienes con los necesitados. EUCHARIST SCHEDULE Saturday/Sábado 5:00pm - English Sunday/Domingo 8:00am - English 9:45am - Korean 11:00 am—English 12:30 pm—Spanish/Español WEEKDAY SCHEDULE Monday - Friday 9:00am Lunes - Viernes 9:00am OFFICE HOURS/HORARIO Monday - Friday/Lunes - Viernes 9:00-1:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm Saturday/Sábado By appointment / Mediante cita BAPTISM/BAUTISMO Please contact the rectory to make arrangements. You will need the child’s birth certificate. favor de llamar la rectoria. Necesitará el certificado de nacimiento del niño. MARRIAGE/MATRIMONIO Any couple wishing to marry should contact the rectory at least six (6) months before the wedding. Una pareja que está pensando en el matrimonio debe de llamar la rectoría seis (6) meses antes de la boda. RECONCILIATION/RECONCILIACION Saturday/Sábado 4:00-4:45pm and by appointment/y por cita. MINISTRY TO THE SICK/ CUIDADO DE LOS ENFERMOS Please call the rectory at 729-8957 to make arrange- ments for the sick person to receive Holy Communion or the Anointing of the sick at home. favor de llamar la rectoría al 729-8957 para que la persona enferma reciba la Comunión o Unción de los Enfermos en la casa.
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ST. RAPHAEL’S PARISH
35-20 Greenpoint Avenue, L.I.C., NY 11101 Telephone: 718-729-8957 Fax: 729-5238
MISSION STATEMENT: St. Raphael’s is a parish rooted in tradition yet responding to an evolving community by evangeliza-tion in action. We seek to inspire the larger Catholic community to a more committed faith life and to heed Christ’s call of sharing time, talent and treasure for the needs of others. DECLARACION DE MISION: San Rafael es una parroquia enraizada en la tradición y a la vez responde a una comunidad que evoluciona con una acción evangelizadora. Buscamos inspirar a la comunidad católica global a que vivan una fe más comprometida y a prestar atención a la llamada de Cristo a compartir tiempo, talento y bienes con los necesitados.
Please contact the rectory to make arrangements. You will need the child’s birth certificate. favor de llamar la rectoria. Necesitará el certificado de nacimiento del niño.
MARRIAGE/MATRIMONIO
Any couple wishing to marry should contact the rectory
at least six (6) months before the wedding. Una pareja que está pensando en el matrimonio debe de llamar la rectoría seis (6) meses antes de la boda.
CUIDADO DE LOS ENFERMOS Please call the rectory at 729-8957 to make arrange-
ments for the sick person to receive Holy Communion or
the Anointing of the sick at home. favor de llamar la rectoría al 729-8957 para que la persona enferma reciba la Comunión o Unción de los Enfermos en la casa.
PARISH STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL
Rev. Jerry Jecewiz, Pastor Rev. Kuno Kim, Parochial Vicar
Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ. Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
$5,204
$6,185
May 6th: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Last week’s offering Average weekly expenses
FROM THE PASTOR… Dear Parishioners,
You’ve probably heard some news about Pope Francis’ most recent “exhortation”, entitled REJOICE AND BE GLAD. It’s theme is that God calls us to holiness in everyday life.
“Everyday life” nowadays include technology and the internet, so it’s not surprising that the Holy Father has advice on this topic: how to be holy online.
He recognizes the verbal cruelty that often takes place online, especially in blogs chock full of poison arrows. He also regrets the proliferation of what is now called “fake news’ —what used to be called simply lying (a breaking of the Eighth Commandment since the time of Moses).
If you don’t think we need counsel on how to be holy online these days, consider the following tidbits I recently came across. They may be somewhat dated (since the numbers uptick every sec-ond!):
-YouTube uploads 400 hours of video every minute. -It would take 65 years to watch all of the content posted every day. -The author of a recent technology book voices this opinion: “If aliens wanted to understand our planet, I’d give them Google. If they wanted to understand us, I’d give them YouTube.“
In short, a little more loving kindness, advises the Pope, when we interface with our devices!
On a different topic, a word of thanks to all who engaged with the ANNUAL CATHOLIC AP-PEAL last weekend (Commitment Sunday)—or earlier on. If you did not yet respond, the info and pledge forms are available at the rear of the church. Help us reach our assigned goal as a parish! Thank you! - Father Jerry Jecewiz
May 6th: Sixth Sunday of Easter
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Sunday, May 6th: 8:00am— Erick Gonzalez (45th Birthday Remembrance) (Mom, Dad, Kevin Gonzalez and Family) 9:45AM—KOREAN MASS 11:00am— Joseph Cacchioli (Joe and Cookie Cacchioli) 12:30pm— Odila Ramirez (Enith Parra) AND Abelardo Pinto, Elsie Pinto y Rene Arrigue Fanny Pinto) Monday, May 7th: 9:00 am—Parish Purgatorial Society Tuesday May 8th 9:00am—Abby Margolis Wednesday, May 9th: 9:00am—Decaesed of the Boyle Family (Family) 7:30pm—Juanita Leon (Estate) Thursday, May 10th (Ascension Thursday holyday): 9:00am— People of St. Raphael Parish 12:00pm—Annamaria Fikar Friday, May 11th: 9:00am—Grace and Edward Burke (Kevin Burke) Saturday, May 12th: 5:00pm— Madeline B. Boehler (Robert Boehler) AND Louise Trgo (Maria Rosca) Sunday, May 13th: 8:00am— Jake Helleis (Mary and Children) AND William J. Moran (Birthday) (Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McGowan and Family) 9:45AM—KOREAN MASS 11:00am— Mother’s Day Novena 12:30pm— Cristina Restrepo (Familia Restrepo, Jorge y Alma) AND Dalio Romero (Esposa y Hijos)
Mass Intentions for the Week May 6th
(Fumio Tanai photo)
UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:
In English:
Sat., May 12, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., May 5, 11:00 am.
In Spanish:
Sat, May 26, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., May 21, 7:00 pm.
Sat., June 16, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., June 11, 7:00 pm.
FOOD PANTRY… is usually open Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, and Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Volunteers and dona-tions are welcome. No clothing, furniture or appli-ances accepted.
Here are the dates for the new season—all Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm:
May 6……...June 3……….July 8……….August 5……….September 2……….October 7
If you have any usable stuff to donate to the parish fundraising table (no clothes, furniture, appliances), items can be dropped off at the rectory during office hours.
FAMILY MASS (English) TODAY:
English: May 6th, 11 am Spanish: May 12th, 12:30 pm
For the camaraderie downstairs afterwards, you a\re invited to bring a donation of re-freshments. Bring them downstairs before going to Mass next Sunday.
MOTHERS DAY IS NEXT SUNDAY:MAY 13TH
A novena of parish Masses will be offered for your special intentions. List them on the Re-membrance envelope in your parish packet (extras available at the rear of the church). There will be a special blessing of moth-ers at parish Masses on that weekend, and a flower presentation to each one.
TODAY
THIS COMING THURSDAY: HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION
ASCENSION OF JESUS
Masses: Wednesday (vigil) at 7:30 pm. Thursday at 9 am and 12 noon.
Last Saturday, Stop and Shop Supermarket (64-65 Myrtle Ave., Glendale) gave our Food Pantry the opportunity to ask entering customers to pick up a few extra items and donate them to our Food Pantry on their way out. Above left: Richard O’Connor and Pantry volunteer Dean Carabajo at the outdoor table. Above right: Dean and Confirmation candidate Andrew Caza-res loading up the van with the donated foodstuffs. Thanks, Stop and Shop!
Un programa espiritual (en español) para los niños y las niñas empez-ando con la edad de 4 años. Viernes de las 7 pm a las 8 pm en el sótano de la rectoría. To-dos están invita-dos a participar. Con la colabo-ración del apos-tolado Vino Nuevo.
PEREGRINACIÓN A LA TIERRA SANTA Mons. Jonás Achacoso organiza una
peregrinación a la Tierra Santa del 31 de octubre al 9 de noviembre de 2018.
El viaje cuesta $ 2,999 que incluye: pasaje aéreo de ida y vuelta desde JFK, hoteles de primera clase, servicios las
mejores guías que habla inglés-español, desayuno y cena todos los
días. Informes: 718-392-0011
Favor de ayudarnos alcanzar nuestra meta parroquial: $39,991.
EL PROXIMO DOMINGO— Misa familiar a las 12:30 pm
Bendición de las madres y presentación de una flor a cada una.
Refrescos en el salon de abajo despues de la misa.
Un novenario de misas será ofrecida por sus intenciones, las cuales estarán puestas sobre el altar.
We need your help to reach our assigned parish target !
Goal: $39,991 Pledged (as of 4/23/18):$22,405
Paid (as of 4/23/18): $17,184
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Msgr. Jonas Achacoso is hosting a pilgrimage to the Holy Land on October 31 to November 9, 2018. The trip costs $2,999 which includes: round trip airfare from JFK, first class hotels,
services of finest English-Spanish speaking guides, breakfast and dinner daily. Msgr. Achacosa can be contacted at Queen of
Angels Rectory: telephone 718-392-0011.
Our assigned parish goal is $39,991. We need wide-spread help to reach it. We are half-way there!
Please add the impact of your gift or pledge to this important Catholic initiative. Thanks.
THIS ‘N THAT 1. Congratulations to the young men and women
from St. Raphael’s Religious Education program who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirma-tion this coming Friday at 5 pm (with and at Queen of Angels parish). May the Spirit of Jesus be their constant companion on their life’s journey!
2. Our parish acknowledges a memorial donation re-ceived from the Eng Family (Suzanne, Eden & Tim) honoring the late Abby Margolis. Also, our Food Pantry acknowledges a memorial donation for Abby from Kitty McGee, and also donations from Richard & Maureen O’Connor and from Delia & Joe Dela Cruz honoring the following: Abby Mar-golis, Annamaria Fikar and Brenda Frenette. Much obliged!
3. Sacred Sites Open House (free) this Sunday, May 6. Visit sacred-sitesopenhouse.org for info.
4. Banns of Marriage are announced for the May 19th wedding here of Everilda and Cándido Gonzalez, both of St. Raphael’s.
“JESUS LIVE”
LANCASTER SHOW TRIP & THE DUTCH
COUNTRY
$325 price per person based on double occu-
pancy.
Add $126 for single occupancy.
Final Payment Due June 10
2 Days 1 Night (Fri - Sat)
August 17 - 18
Departure: Church of St. Teresa 8am
Motorcoach transport
1 night lodging
2 meals: 1 breakfast and 1 dinner
Admission to the JESUS Show at the Sights &
Sound Millennium theatre
Visit the KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE
Admission to THE AMISH EXPERIENCE &
JACOB’S CHOICE AT THE F/X THEA-
TRE
Visit to ROCKVALE SQUARE OUTLETS
For information & Reservations Contact:
MINI-BRUNCH RETREAT With Sister Ave Clark, O.P. &
Heart to Heart Ministry Theme: Good morning, Mary
Tues., May 15th. Mass at 9 am. Food and presentation fol-low in rectory basement until 11:15 am
