The Parish of St. Raphael 600 Newbridge Road, East Meadow, NY 11554 We are in it together…….. 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 3, 2021 Devotions Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00pm Holy Hour 7:00-8:00pm on the First Tuesday of each month Our Parish Mission Statement We, the parishioners of St. Raphael’s are a community of disciples, and as companions on a common journey to God, we are committed to welcome one another as active participants in worship and service, so that like our patron, St. Raphael, we might be messengers of healing in a broken world. Weekend Masses Saturday evening 5pm Sunday 8am, 10am, 12noon, 5pm Weekday Masses Monday thru Friday 7:30am and 9am Saturday 9am Our Church is open daily 7am thru 4pm
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The Parish of
St. Raphael 600 Newbridge Road, East Meadow, NY 11554
We are in it together……..
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 3, 2021
Devotions
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00pm Holy Hour 7:00-8:00pm on the First Tuesday of each month
Our Parish
Mission Statement We, the parishioners of St. Raphael’s are a community of disciples, and as companions on a common journey
to God, we are committed to welcome one another
as active participants in worship and service,
so that like our patron, St. Raphael, we might be messengers of healing
in a broken world.
Weekend
Masses Saturday evening
5pm Sunday 8am, 10am,
12noon, 5pm
Weekday
Masses Monday thru Friday 7:30am and 9am
Saturday 9am
Our Church is open daily 7am thru 4pm
The Parish Family of St. Raphael
Pastoral Team
Rev. Robert A. Holz, Pastor Rev. Benedict Kim, Associate Pastor
Rev. James-Patrick Mannion, Associate Pastor Rev. Patrick Onuegbu, In Residence
Mrs. Diane Lawlor, Parish Business Manager Ms. Ellen Fox, Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Anne Lederer, Director of Parish Social Ministry
Parish Trustees Mrs. Arlene Vosilla, Mr. Joseph Clark
SACRAMENTS BAPTISM: Please call the rectory to begin the process. RECONCILIATION: The sacrament of Penance is celebrated on Saturdays, from 3:30-4:30pm, Tuesdays, from 1-1:30pm, at special Penance Services, and by appointment. MARRIAGE: Please call the rectory at least 6 months prior to the desired date to begin the preparation process. Church arrangements should be made prior to arrangements for a reception.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: This sacrament normally is celebrated with the community on the first Sunday of each month following the 12 noon Mass. Due to the pandemic,
anyone need, please call the rectory to arrange a home visit.
On Becoming a Catholic
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process which welcomes those who wish to inquire about joining the Catholic Church. The process is designed for adults who are: - non-baptized; - baptized in another Christian tradition; - baptized Catholic but not fully initiated by the reception of Confirmation and the Eucharist.. Please contact the rectory for further information.
Parents wishing information regarding their older children completing Catholic initiation (Baptism,
Confirmation, Eucharist), please contact the rectory.
Director of Music Mr. John Snyder
Parish Deacons Deacon Victor Costa, Deacon Angelo D’Aversa, Deacon Dennis Schlosser
Pastoral Council
Louise Clancy Salvatore DiBella Nestor Domdom Kathy Matchekosky Ann Pierce Joseph Sineno Lynn Tornincaso
A Letter from Father Holz
Dear Parishioners, This week’s Gospel message speaks about the permanence of the Sacrament of Marriage. That is the goal, that is what the couple, and we as a parish, pray for. We offer a Pre-Cana program in order that our couples look at the sacrament as participation in the work and love of God, and not simply a contract. We obviously view this union, this sacrament, with a different lens than the larger society views it. With each interview, and then reiterated at each wedding, we identify the three things that a Catholic marriage aims for. I teach the children saying the three F’s. Faithful – to each other. All other unions relegated to a lower place. Not that the two become part of a bigger group, or special among others, the two become one. Forever – is intended by each for each other. We don’t enter into the sacraments with any conditions or “except fors.” I intend that my spouse be able to make lifetime decisions based on my promise to be there with them. Fruitful – open to the possibility of children. Children which will increase the capacity of the love of each, for their children, and increase the love of each for each other as the person who loves their child as they do. We know that we need the help of God to love in this way, and to love properly. We congratulate those who have just completed our program, and we congratulate all those married couples in our parish setting the example for us. We are St. Raphael’s and we are in this together. God bless,
Fr. Holz
Blessing of the Animals - We will be having our annual Blessing of the Animals this Monday, The Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi. Once again, it will be held in Mary’s Garden in front of the rectory. Masks are optional for pets who have been vaccinated. (Just kidding!) Religious Education of our Children – Resumes this Sunday. Obviously, with their safety always as a priority, there will be additional protocols in place this year. Please see the Religious Ed. page of this bulletin. We are still in need of catechists, our volunteers are so wonderful that many are doubling (or tripling) up on their expressions of love for the children. Confirmations - During the last two weeks I had the honor of conferring the Sacrament of Confirmation on our young people. This is usually reserved for the Bishop. I am grateful to the Bishop for allowing me this privilege this year, we are grateful to God’s Church wherein the Sacraments are effective, and we are grateful to God who instituted all the Sacraments. We are also so grateful to the many catechists and instructors who taught this year in ways neither they, nor I, ever imagined Religious Education being taught here at St. Raphael’s. Finally, we are grateful to the Director of Religious Ed., Ms. Ellen Fox, for devising and coordinating the last year in ways that are not taught in the Seminary or theology classes.
Lawrence DeCostanzo Ferlita DelaRosa Karen DeStefano Rebecca DeVito
Jean DiDomenico Ralph DiGiovanni
Christopher DiGiovanni James DiNapoli Ryan DiPierro Tyler Donohue
Margarita Figueroa Florence Finnegan Patrick Flanagan Lester Freedman
Baby Sofia Galego Alysia Gallagher Tony Galligano Nancy Galvin Karen Gerold
Keith Gonzalez Allen Goohs
Adele Guyear Allen Hall
Diana Hanna Richard Harris
Al Havelin Ryan Hecht
Nancy Hoffman Jacqueline Houlihan
Patricia Jackson Alexandra Jones
Maria Kelly Brian Kenny Frances Kolb
Dennis Konival Lila Kropf
James Leung
Nick Napolitano Marie T. Diffley
Monday, October 4
7:30AM Christine Friebel by The Avento Family 9:00AM Peter Ippolito by His Loving Wife Nancy
Tuesday, October 5
7:30AM Sr. Beatrice Pavlica by John & Teresa Pavlica 9:00AM James & Christine O’Dwyer by Carol & John O’Toole
Wednesday, October 6
7:30AM Robert Benevides by Mary DePascale 9:00AM Elizabeth Chacko by Her Loving Family
Thursday, October 7
7:30AM Frank Amilicia by Heng Quinn 9:00AM William H. Dunmeyer by The Dragas Family
Friday, October 8
7:30AM Camille Braun by Connie Spina 9:00AM Barbara Ormsby by Mary O’Connor & Family
Saturday, October 9
9:00AM Virginia Ferrone by Her Loving Family 5:00PM The Parsish of St. Raphael by Father Holz
Sunday, October 10
8:00AM Ofelia Domdom by Her Children & Grandchildren Virginia Kotoucek by Lynne Allen Magaly Klein by Howard & Rhoda Klein Edward & Bridget Mullaney by Ann McDonough Rose Oleskin by Patricia Gonta Marie T. Diffley by Tracey, Steve, Alycia & Carolyn Evangeline Vano by Her Family Mary Lesley Vano by Her Family Jaclyn D’Andrea by Loving Daughter Frankie Rose Virginia Torrieri by The Gonzalez Family 10:00AM Patrick Cronin by His Loving Family 12Noon Grace Zanini-Minks by The Monks Family 5:00PM Michael DiGiovanni by Maria & Ralph DiGiovanni & Family
We Are Church
St. Raphael’s Inclusion Mass
In an effort to better imitate the inclusive spirit of Jesus in parishes throughout the diocese, St.
Raphael’s offers a special Masse for children and adults with special needs. The Ministry of People
with Special Needs of the Diocese of Rockville Centre focuses on the faith formation, support and
inclusion of children, adults and families with special needs. This includes those who have
Blessed Sacrament Our Lord is present in a special way on Tuesdays
from 6 pm to 8pm.from 6 pm to 8pm.from 6 pm to 8pm.
First Tuesday of every month First Tuesday of every month First Tuesday of every month is Holy Hour fromis Holy Hour fromis Holy Hour from
777---8pm.8pm.8pm.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Parish Social Ministry
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY “WE HELP PEOPLE”
These times are not easy for anyone!
Are you or a loved one in need of assistance? Unemployed, sick or recovering from an illness…
We are here to help. Do you or someone you know need help?
Food, furniture, clothing, fuel, utility or rent bill…
We are here to help. Call St. Raphael St. Vincent De Paul Society at
516-417-4396/ 308-3808 incent De Paul Society at
516-417-4396
FOOD PANTRY NEWS:
THANK YOU for helping to keep our Food Pantry stocked!
Needed NON-PERISHABLES
Paper Towels, Laundry Detergent, Dish-washing Liquid , Shampoo, Deodorant,
Juice, Tuna, Pasta Sauce
Please bring donations to CHURCH BIN OR CONVENT (Monday –Thursday,
10 am –2 pm ) *** PLEASE Do NOT leave on doorstep!
**WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY CLOTHING!!!
CANCER SURVIVORS Support Group meets every other Tuesday afternoon )from 1:30-3:00 pm in the Good Shepherd Room. For info CALL PSM @ 308-3808
Support Group for Families strug-
gling with Mental Heath Issues. It aspires to support and educate family members, significant others, and friends of people with mental health issues. This group meets the Third Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm.
Call Carol at 516-221-6168. For more information call Carol Ann
at 516-221-6168.
Parish Social Ministry
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday, 10 AM-2 PM, in Convent bldg. (516) 308—3808
Catechists and Volunteers Needed To re-open safely and responsibly, catechists are needed for specific
grade levels, days and times specifically, Level 3 Tuesday, 4:30 pm; Level 8 Monday, 4:30 and Level 7 Monday, 7 pm.
Parents of our students are urged to take an active part in the formal
Religious Education of their children. They are asked to volunteer as hall and door monitors. Our re-opening plan will include students to be dropped off
and picked up at designated doors. Adult supervision is needed to make sure ALL children are safe.
Please call the Religious Education Office and sign up.
Open Re-Registration has ended! Families new to the parish, or
have children entering first grade must call the Rel Ed Office and
speak with Miss Ellen about enrolling their children.
Readings for the Week
Monday, October 4 St Francis of Assisi (Memorial) Reading I: Jonah 1:1-2:2, 11 Gospel Luke 10:25-37 Tuesday, October 5 Reading I: Jonah 3:1-10 Gospel Luke 10:38-42 Wednesday, October 6 Reading I: Jonah 4:1-11 Gospel Luke 11:1-4
Thursday, October 7 Our Lady of the Rosary (Memorial)
Reading I: Malachi 3:13-20b Gospel Luke 11:5-13 Friday, October 8
Reading I: Joel 1:1-15;2:1-2 Gospel Luke 11:15-26 Saturday, October 9
Reading I: Joel 4:12-21 Gospel Luke 11:27-28
Diocesan Office f or the Protection of Children
and Young People The Diocesan Office for the Protection of
Children and Young People, can be reached by calling 516-678-5800, Ext. 573.
Any person wishing to contact a member of the Pastoral Intervention Team can call this number Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30
PM. The dedicated telephone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse (516-694-9063) continues to be available.
If the caller does not reach someone directly, messages can be left on an answering machine connected to the phone. Those messages will be
retrieved by a member of the Intervention Team and returned as soon as possible.
All appropriate steps will be taken to protect the reputation and privacy of those involved.
For more information on the Charter for the Protection of Children /
Young People, please visit the Diocesan website and click on the “Protecting God’s Children”: tab.
For information, go to the parish website and look for this logo or
call the rectory for assistance. 516.785.0236
straphaelparish.org You are now able to pay your Religious Education fees through WESHARE...choose either a major
Credit Card or Electronic Checking.
Stewardship, A Way of Life
LAST YEAR’S SUNDAY COLLECTION
9/27/20 $10,555.00
MASS ATTENDANCE
853
LAST WEEK’S SUNDAY COLLECTION
9/26/21 $11,665.00
MASS ATTENDANCE
1,098
PARISH GOAL $105,600
PLEDGE TOTAL
$103,585 NUMBER OF PLEDGES
350
TOTAL TO DATE
$98,283
(as of 10/3/21)
Recitation of the Rosary St. Raphael Rosary Society
Outdoor Recitation of the Rosary On Thursday
October 7th at 6pm Meet by the Blessed Mother behind the school building
All are Welcome ! Please bring a chair.
ROSARY SOCIETY MEETING Monday, October 4th 7pm The Bethany Center
Congratulations !! We are proud of the students from St. Raphael’s who have exhibited academic excellence.
Kellenberg Memorial High School Final Honor Roll 2020-2021
Anthony Amador Spencer Argentina Taylor Argentina
Vanessa Arias Kevin Baumann Sophia Bellocco Tara Brennan
Michael Brocco Emily Carroll Evan Carroll Jamie Castillo Julian Castillo
Kenneth Castro Emma Chungata Gabriella Cirillo
John Collins Emiliy Conroy
Gabriela Cunha Olivia Daly
Alexandra Danielowich Helena DeOliveira Joana DeOliveira Nathaniel Denzler
Vincent DiPalo Riley Doheny Robert Fallon
Gregory Farry Ashley Gazis
Danielle Gelves Alexis Gerstein Chase Gerstein Brendan Hand John Hughes
Anthony Iadevaio Gabrielle Iadevaio Matthew Iannicelli Matthew Ippolito Colleen Jennings Katie Jennings
Kelise Joly Isabella Koudelka
Luciano LaGattuta Mia LaGattuta Brandi Licato
Jessica Louzeiro Matthew McCarthy Gavin McDermott
Elizabeth McKelvey Nicolas Monaco John Murphy
Aiden Mustafich Adrian Nowak
Patrick O’Connor
Ryan O’Connor Elizabeth O’Sullivan Maggie O’Sullivan
Timothy O’Sullivan Alanna Pepe
Shannon Pepe Stephen Pieraccini
John Reynolds Kathleen Reynolds
Mary Reynolds Lucas Rodriguez
Gianna Romanelli Ara San Antonio Antonia Satriana
Attillo Saulo Colin Simpson
Gianna Tamburrino Dylan Taylor Ryan Taylor Grace Toner
Angelo Tsassis Dylan Uniacke Jacob Uniacke Bryan Walker
Samantha Weir
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS POPE PIUS XII COUNCIL’S Wind Creek Casino Bus Trip
Bethlehem, Pa.
The last two trips Saturday Oct 9 & Nov 13, 2021
Leaving at 8:30 AM from the parking lot in front of the St. Raphael’s Convent
COVID Safety precautions will be taken. Vaccination required
Masks must be worn on the bus.
$45 per person Bonus package: $35 slot play and a store coupon booklet
Bring your players card from this casino or present valid picture ID {drivers license/non-drivers license} to receive your casino bonus.
Depart for home seven hours after arrival To reserve your seat, send payment to:
Tom Prykuta, 6 Cotton Lane, Levittown, NY 11756 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: POPE PIUS XII K of C
Questions, call Tom at: 516-633-4229
2022 Mass Intentions2022 Mass Intentions2022 Mass Intentions The 2022 Mass book will be opened for
WEEKDAY Masses Only.
Saturday, October 30th
The yearly procedure will take place in the school gym from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Please enter through the rear door of the school (elevator available)
FIRST COME—FIRST SERVE
Mass Donation: $20.00
Also available and another way to remember your loved one(s):
WEEKEND Mass IntentionsWEEKEND Mass IntentionsWEEKEND Mass Intentions Masses for the 5:00pm on Saturday and The 10:00am,12:00 Noon & 5:00pm on
Sunday are always available on the first of the month prior to the date you desire.
(For example, on October 1, weekend Masses for the month of November will be available
beginning at 10:00 a.m. by calling the rectory).
Welcome to KNIGHTS’ CORNER. Here’s where we let the parish know what your Knights of Columbus are doing to help St. Raphael Parish as we continue to emerge from some difficult times.
We will be running our last 2 casino bus trips for this year to Wind Creek Casino on Oct 9th & Nov 13th. Come join us! If you have any special seating needs please get your payment in early. Seats are assigned on a first paid first seated basis. We will continue to practice Covid safety so all passengers must show proof of vaccination, temperature will be taken before boarding bus and masks are to be worn
except when eating or drinking. If you are interested call Tom Prykuta at 516-633-4229 to make arrangements. There is more infor-mation available on the flyer elsewhere in the bulletin or give Tom a call.
During September, we continue to conduct our monthly Business meeting at 7:30 on the first Tuesday (September 7 th). Social meetings will resume in September (September 21st) and, as in past years, for September we will convene in the Bethany Center at 8PM to install
our newly elected Council Officers. Please plan to join us. Guests are also welcome at the installation ceremony. SAVE THE DATE! Oktoberfest is back: Saturday, Oct 16th
St Raphael’s School Auditorium 6:30pm to 10:30pm
$25 per person Tickets this time will be sent via mail and limited to 125 people. Please mail payment to Al Swiderski at 12 Country Squire Ct
Levittown NY 11756. For more details, check the flyer in this bulletin.
More details of our upcoming activities can also be found at our council website: https://www.kofc4422.org/
Getting Ready for Next Sunday October 10, 2021 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle B
Scripture Readings ONLINE The website of the National Council of Catholic Bishops provides the text of the Scripture Readings. Go to: www.usccb.org . Click on Readings, then on the date.
Reflections on Next Sunday’s Scripture Readings
Wisdom 7:7-11 Psalm 90 Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30
Wisdom is often regarded as a personal attribute, something that people honor in others. Today's readings understand wisdom as a gift that must benefit the community. Expertise is centrifugal, moving from one person out to the entire population.
The Book of Wisdom chooses the wise and benevolent king as the model of human perfection. This ruler prefers wisdom to wealth, health, beauty, and even kingship itself. The ideal leader employs wisdom for the common good.
The responsorial psalm is a meditation on the value of human life. In verse twelve, the psalmist prays for wisdom of heart -- the ability to live in balanced relationship with God and others. Wisdom means that the community experiences the graciousness of God's presence. Wisdom also implies that God acknowledges human work by giving it fullness and meaning.
Mark depicts a Jesus who is recognized for his wisdom. Jesus guides the man who wishes to gain eternal life. Wisdom requires that one first look to the common good. The man questioning Jesus has already achieved this level by keeping the commandments. Wisdom's second demand is much more challenging, giving up everything that distracts him from following Jesus. To sell one's possessions and give to the poor is a freeing experience that results in great service to the community.
Wisdom is required in all real life situations. Parents become wise in experience and use that grace to guide their children. Teachers share knowledge with their students, but even more, they share wisdom. The truly wise see their expertise not as an honor to be recognized, but as a gift to be shared. \
-- John Craghan, Th.D., S.S.L. Copyright 1997, Liguori Publications / Liguori, MO 63057-9999
For reflection…
Jesus looked with love at the man seeking eternal life, inviting him to let go of his possessions and to come, follow him. Jesus does the same with us. How does this make you feel? What areas of your life might still be “off limits” to God?
What is the one more thing Jesus is asking of you at this moment in time? Ask for Jesus’ help so that it will not become an impossible stumbling block. Think of an area in your life where it would help if you had wisdom. Tell God what the gift would mean to you. “The word of God is living and effective..” How does the word of God affect your life?
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