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 acevangeliza-tion. 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.
PARISH STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL
Rev. Jerry Jecewiz, Pastor
Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ. Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister
PARISH STEWARDSHIP $5,311.00
$6,185.00 March 19th: Third Sunday of Lent
Last week’s church offering Average weekly expenses
FROM THE PASTOR…
Dear Parishioners,
It’s funny how, after an event like last Tuesday’s late-winter blast, parishioners always inquire how many (if any) showed up for the 9 am Mass that morning. The answer, this time, was four: the two Korean Sisters, Angelina Munoz and Terence Picardo. In addition, Richard O’Connor drove in to open the church, while Jim Buck-ley was stranded in Greenpoint.
Last weekend, we began the promotion of the Annual Catholic Appeal for 2017. The theme of the Appeal this time (“Live in Faith-Give in Love”) reminds me of the words of Pope Francis in an interview he recently gave to an Italian publication. The Pope said that giving to someone in need is “always right”. We need to look be-yond the necessary institutional aspects of the Appeal, and appreciate its practical and personal aspects. We need to view the ultimate recipients of our generosity as persons with human dignity, looking into their eyes and touching their hands—these are real human lives with value equal to our own.
In this spirit, I ask you not to ignore the Annual Catholic Appeal. We obvi-ously need to raise our assigned parish goal of $37,183, but we also need to under-stand the Appeal as an opportunity to radiate the love of Christ in our city, especially towards the aged, the infirm, the disadvantaged and the needy.
Next weekend is Commitment Sunday. If you have already received the infor-mation in the mail and have responded, I deeply appreciate your goodness.
If you have not yet carried your share in this parish effort, I ask you, this week, to prayerfully consider your participation and come to church next weekend ready to partner with us in making your pledge or gift.
A wise Christian once said, “Jesus doesn’t like to add or subtract. He loves to multiply. Count your blessings when you give with gratitude and reach out to the less fortunate.”
Thank you.
-Father Jerry Jecewiz
March 19th: Third Sunday of Lent
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS Sunday, March 19th:
8:00— Joseph Alegre (Kitty McGee) 9:45— KOREAN MASS
11:00— Teresita Alcantara (Angelina Muñoz) 12:30— Maria Corina Escobar (Fanny Pinto) Monday, March 20th:
9:00—Juanita Leon (Estate) Tuesday March 21st:
9:00— Deceased of Boyle Family (Family) Wednesday, March 22nd:
9:00— Marion Hamluk (Carol Mussi) Thursday, March 23rd:
9:00— Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza (Catherine Doxey) Friday, March 24th:
9:00— Edward Mirecki (Birthday Remembrance) (Mirecki Family)
Saturday, March 25th:
5:00— Madeline B. Boehler (Birthday
Remembrance) (Alex and Robert Boehler) Sunday, March 26th:
8:00— Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza (Tony Rossi) 9:45— KOREAN MASS
11:00— Deceased members of the Collot Family (Dina Filingeri)
12:30— Samuel Ramirez (Enith Parra) Mass Intentions for the Week
of March 19th
(Fumio Tanai photo)
UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES: In English:
Sat., Mar. 25, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Mar. 18, 11 am. Sat., April 15, 7:30 pm. Prep class is Sat., Apr. 8, 11 am.
In Spanish:
Sat., Apr. 15, 7:30 pm. Prep class is Mon., Apr. 3, 7:30 pm.
FOOD PANTRY
is usually open Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, and Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. New volunteers are always welcome, as are donations of canned, packaged foods (non-perishable).
The Bread and Wine this week is offered in honor of St. Joseph, from Joan Mary and Bill Jackowski.
Sun., Mar. 19:
3rd Sunday of Lent
Faith Formation (CCD) 9:30 am
Mon., Mar. 20:
Feast of St. Joseph (transferred) 6-8 pm—Mariachi Academy
Tues., Mar. 21:
7:30 pm—Spanish Stations plus Bible Study
6:30-7:30 pm—Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Wed., Mar. 22:
English Stations of Cross after 9 am Mass 7 pm—Spanish Rosary + Praise
Thurs., Mar. 23:
Feast of St. Turibius of Mongrovejo Food Pantry 10:30 am to 12 noon 6-8 pm: Mariachi Academy 7:30 pm—Choir practice
Fri., Mar. 24:
Day of Abstinence
6:30-9:30 pm—Folkloric Dance Group 7 pm—Spanish Faith Formation for Children
Sat., Mar. 25:
Feast of the Annunciation Food Pantry 1:30 to 3 pm 2 pm—English Baptism
If you know of a parish family interested in a Catholic School education, invite them to check our the near Catholic School to St. Raphael’s: St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy. It is one mile away, over the Greenpoint Avenue Bridge, in Greenpoint. See our bulletin board for more info, or call 718-383-1970 for more info or to arrange a visit.
Interested in attending a Catholic School? The Dio-cese of Brooklyn and Queens offers Evangelization Scholarships with awards ranging from 25% to 75% of tuition (with a maximum of $3,200). Contact the rectory (718-729-8957) for more information.
Next meeting:
Saturday,
March 25th
6:00 pm
Michael
Brennan Hall
registration for 2017-18 is now open at all
Diocese of Brooklyn
academies and schools
Don’t miss out on valuable scholarship opportunities!
Families who received scholarships last year should apply again by March 31 The deadline for first-time scholarship applicants is April 21
visit www.futuresineducation.org
We’re saving a seat for you!
THIS YEAR, DUE TO THE SEC-OND SUNDAY OF LENT FAL-LING ON MARCH 19th, THE FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH IS OBSERVED ON MONDAY, MARCH 20th.
NEXT FAMILY MASS:
Sun., April 2nd
11 am—English 12:30 pm - Spanish
THIS ‘N THAT
1. The EASTER FLOWERS offering enve-lope was dated especially early this year (March 12th). We did not have an extra collection for this purpose. The envelope can be returned in any collection before Easter, with your prayer intention/
memorial name indicated.
2. A Retreat for Children (in Spanish) will be presented here this coming Saturday, March 25th, from 12 noon to 4pm, in the church and in Michael Brennan Hall. See the Spanish announcement elsewhere in this bulletin for the details.
3. Our Food Pantry acknowledges recent do-nations from Kitty McGee (in honor of the late Grace Burke) and from Alice Gilligan. Much appreciated!
Rosario y Alabanza: Cada miércoles a las 7:00 pm en el sótano de la rectoría. FORMACION EN LA FE
Un programa espiritual (en español) para los niños y las niñas empezando con la edad de 4 años. Viernes de las 7 pm a las 8 pm en el sótano de la rectoría. Todos están invitados a participar. Con la colaboración del apostolado Vino Nuevo.
EL RINCON HISPANO
ESTUDIO BIBLICO…
El programa tiene lugar cada martes a las 7:30 pm, en el sótano de la iglesia.
PEREGRINACIÓN A FATIMA & LOURDES
Mons. Jonas Achacoso organiza una peregri-nación con motivo del centenario (100 años) de las apariciones en FATIMA del 11 al 21 de septiembre de 2017. La peregrinación incluye las grandes ciudades de Coímbra, Braga, Santiago de Compostela, Sala-manca Ávila, Segovia, Madrid, Zaragoza y Lourdes. ¡Tres países de Europa (Portugal, España y Francia) serán visitados en 11 días! Costo: $2999. Para reser-vas y más información, por favor llame al (718) 392-0011.
ACADEMIA DE
MARIACHI
EN SAN RAFAEL
Para niños de 7 a 17 años.
Las clases tienen lugar los lunes y los jueves de las 6:00 pm a las 8:00 pm en Brennan Hall.
Para mas informacion, puede llamar a 212-729-7678 o a nuestro feligrés Felix Perez a 917-804-5202.
EL RINCON HISPANO
EXPOSICION DEL SAN-TISIMO SACRAMENTO: Martes 21 de martes 6:30 pm a 7:30 pm.
Venga a adorarlo!
RETIRO PARA NIÑOS
SABADO /25/DE MARZO/2017 DE 12:00 PM A 4:00 M
INVITA APOSTOLADO VINO NUEVO
ENSEÑANZA .Monica bayke
Ministerio.,de alabanza estrel-las de maria
eL TeMA “LA CUAReSMA .JeSUS Te LLAMA.”,
vEN SERA UNA TARDE LLENA DE ALEGRIA Y ARMONIA CON TUS AMIGOS SERA UNA TARDE DE SOR-PRESAS .PASA JUNTO A TU MEJOR AMIGO .QUIeN……….JeSUS !
INF.PAUL CASIANO CEL.(646)509 11 09 MARIA MAGDALENO (718) 472 25 70
NO FALTES TRAE A TUS AMIGOS
PILGRIMAGE TO
FATIMA & LOURDES
Msgr. Jonas Achacoso is hosting a pilgrimage on the occasion of the centen-nial (100 years) anniversary of the appari-tions in FATIMA on September 11-21, 2017.
The pilgrimage includes the great cities of Coimbra, Braga, Santiago de Compostela, Salamanca Avila, Segovia, Madrid, Zaragoza and Lourdes. Three countries in Europe (Portugal, Spain and France) will be visited in 11 days! Cost: $2999. For reservations and more informa-tion, please call (718) 392-0011.
The dates for the new
season have just been set.
They are: May 7, June 4,
July 2, August 6, September
10 and October 1. More info to
come soon.
EASTER VIGIL PREP MEETINGS:
-For babies/young children to be baptized at that ceremony: Monday, April 3rd, 7:30 pm, in the rectory basement. For parents and godparents.
-For RCIA/RICA participants: Sunday, March 19 and/or Sunday, March 26, in the rectory basement after the Spanish Mass. For sponsors and participants.
RECONCILIATION MONDAY; April 10th
All-day confessions in all New York City Catholic Churches.
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Tues., March 22nd 6:30 to 7:30 pm Come, let us adore Him!
MINI-BRUNCH RETREAT
A Lenten Prayer Opportunity
