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
Rev. Simon Hwang Rae Chung, Korean Ministry Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ.
Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister
PARISH STEWARDSHIP $4,341.00
$6,185.00 February 19th: Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time
Last week‟s church offering Average weekly expenses
FROM THE PASTOR...
Dear Parishioners,As you can see from the masthead at the foot of this page, our new priest has arrived from Korea. He is Fr. Simon Hwang Rae Chung from the Archdiocese of Daegu. He is 42 years old, and was ordained a priest on June 24, 2004. We wel-come him to St. Raphael to minister with and for our Korean parishioners.
In last week‟s bulletin, you saw a first announcement about our St. Patrick‟s Day Dinner Program in Brennan Hall on Saturday, March 18th.. The promo also ap-pears in this issue. Two notes about the event. First, in addition to the typical Irish foods, there will be some “alternative” cuisine for those without an Emerald Isle pal-ate.
Second, while the dinner begins at 6 pm, there will be a special live entertain-ment show at 8 pm. The identity of the multi-talented performer is being kept secret, but here‟s a tidbit that might spark your interest. This pro appeared on the popular TV program AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, and, when he did, all three judges (Howard Stern, Sharon Osborne and Howie Mandel) stood up and gave him a standing ova-tion. I think you will be delightfully regaled by his novelty and humor. Tickets now available at the rectory office.
Ten days ago (the Thursday evening of the recent snowstorm) a Honda Pilot entered our rear parking lot about 6 pm and impacted church property four or five times. Damage included two portions of our fence, plus three of the yellow upright barrier poles around the storage container. The erratic driver may have been
“impaired”. Because of the weather, our security video shows the incident in a hazy way (license plate not discernible). If, by any chance, someone witnessed this de-struction, please let us know.
Happy Presidents Day
-Father Jerry Jecewiz
Second Collection this weekend (Feb. 18/19):
This Catholic Church charity has supported missionary work in African American and Native American communities since 1884.
February 19th: Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS Sunday, February 19th:
8:00— Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza (Mr./Mrs. Eloise, Ruben & Jackie DeJesus)
9:45— KOREAN MASS
11:00— Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza (Abby Margolis) 12:30— Maria Noemi Ramirez (Enith Parra)
Monday, February 20th:
9:00— Dorothy Huber (Huber Family)
Tuesday February 21st:
9:00— John Jairo Murillo (Food Pantry Volunteers)
Wednesday, February 22nd:
9:00— Erick F. Gonzalez (13th Year Anniversary Remembrance) (Mom, Dad, Kevin Gonzalez and Family)
Thursday, February 23rd:
9:00—Juanita Leon (Estate)
Friday, February 24th:
9:00— Souls in Purgatory (Lesley Mahon)
AND
Nestor Cubides (Familia Mazo)
Saturday, February 25th:
5:00— Madeline B. Boehler (Alex and Robert Boehler)
AND
Katherine McCallian (Eileen and Don McCallian)
Sunday, February 26th:
8:00— Edward Mirecki (8th Year Anniversary Remembrance) (Mirecki Family)
9:45— KOREAN MASS
11:00— Deceased Members of the Filingeri Family (Dina Filingeri)
12:30— Andres Rodriguez (Enith Parra)
AND
Olga Medrano (10th Year Anniversary Remembrance) (Rosa and Kenny Medrano)
Mass Intentions for the Week of February 19th
(Fumio Tanai photo)
UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES: In English:
Sat., Mar. 25, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Mar. 18, 11 am.
In Spanish:
Sat., Feb. 18, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Feb. 13, 7:30 pm. Sat., Mar. 11, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Mar. 6, 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 for victims of depression.
Sun., Feb. 19:
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Faith Formation (CCD) 9:30 am 1:30 pm—RICA in Spanish
Mon., Feb. 20:
Presidents‟ Day
6-8 pm—Mariachi Academy 7:30 pm—Spanish Baptism Prep
Tues., Feb. 21:
Feast of St. Peter Damian 7:30 pm—Spanish RICA 7:30 pm—Spanish Bible Study
Wed., Feb. 22:
Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 7 pm—Spanish Rosary + Praise
Thurs., Feb. 23:
Feast of St. Polycarp
Food Pantry 10:30 am to 12 noon 6-8 pm: Mariachi Academy 7:30 pm—Choir practice
Fri., Feb. 24:
6:30-9:30—Folkloric Dance Group
7 pm—Spanish Faith Formation for Children
Sat., Feb. 18:
Food Pantry 1:30 to 3 pm 4-8 pm—Folkloric Dance Group
THIS ‘N THAT
1. Users of parish support envelopes can re- quest a contribution statement for 2016 tax purposes at the rectory office. 2. 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 bul-letin board for more info, or call 718-383-1970 for more info or to arrange a visit. 3. St. Sebastian Catholic Academy in
Wood-side is also registering at this time—info is also on the vestibule board. Phone: 718-429-1982.
4. Interested in attending a Catholic School? The Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens of-fers 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 informa-tion.
Next FAMILY MASS: Sun., March 5th 11 am in English 12:30 pm in Spanish
In observance of Presidents Day, there are no Religious Education (CCD) classes this Sunday, and the rectory office will be closed on Monday Feb. 20th.
Lay Ministry Sunday
Lay Ministry Sunday will be cele-brated throughout the diocese next week-end (Feb. 25/26). It‟s an opportunity to af-firm and celebrate the many dedicated lay women and men who give tirelessly of their time and talent in service to others and to the Church as liturgical ministers, committee members, faith formation teachers, coordinators, planners, and so many other ways.We lean on all of them to build up the Body of Christ at St. Raphael‟s.
Thank you for sharing your gifted-ness with us.
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
The promotion for this year‟s Appeal has begun.
It is critical for sustaining the ministries of our Diocese. Please respond generously. Our assigned goal is $37,183. Please lend a hand.
The theme of the Appeal this year is “Live in Faith—Give in Love.”
More information is available at the rec-tory office.
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 peregrinación 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, Salamanca Ávila, Segovia, Madrid, Zaragoza y Lourdes. ¡Tres países de Europa (Portugal, España y Francia) serán visitados en 11 días! Costo: $2999. Para reservas 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 lla-mar a 212-729-7678 o a nuestro feligrés Felix Perez a 646-706-9136.
FAVOR DE APARTAR UNA DE ESTAS FECHAS PARA LA CONSULTA
PARROQUIAL (UN RETIRO)
Domingo 5 de marzo despues de la Misa Familiar a las 12:30 pm
Domingo 2 de abril
despues de la Misa Familiar a las 12:30 pm
En el salon Michael Brennan. Incluye el al-muerzo.
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.
LENT STARTS IN TEN DAYS
1. Next weekend, we will distribute the Little Black Booklets of daily medi-tations for the season. Available in English or Spanish. The first reflec-tion is for the Sunday before Ash Wednesday.
2. Ash Wednesday is March 1st. Ashes are blessed and distributed during parish Masses at the follow-ing times: - 9 am in English -12 noon in English -6:30 pm in English -7:30 pm in Spanish -8:30 pm in Korean
3. Stations of the Cross during Lent: Tuesdays at 7:30 pm in Spanish Wednesdays at 9:30 am in
English
Friday evenings in Korean 4.
Reconciliation Monday: April 10th.
All-day confessions in Catholic
par-ishes in the NYC metropolitan area.
More than 100 million lives around the world are
touched by this ini-tiative of Catholic Relief Services. Ease hunger and poverty by a small daily sacrifice to benefit the neediest
members of the human family.
Take home your Rice Bowl (English or Spanish available) and use it during Lent. Return it on Holy Thursday (April 13th).
St. Patrick’s Irish Dinner Celebration
St. Raphael‟s Church
35-20 Greenpoint Avenue LIC
Saturday March 18
6-9 PM in Michael Brennan Hall
$30.00 per person includes catered
din-ner with dessert, soft drinks, beer &
wine
Live entertainment performance, 50/50,
and raffles!
Call the rectory to reserve your spot &
get your tickets:
718.729.8957
ENCUENTRO
As part of a national undertak-ing to sound out the needs and future of the Hispanic/Latino Catholic com-munity, our Spanish-speaking parish-ioners will be taking part in a special „ENCUENTRO‟ RETREAT” here in Michael Brennan Hall, following the Spanish Family Mass at 12:30 that day. If you speak Spanish, we invite to sign up to be part of this .There is no charge. The event includes lunch and guest presentations (one, just confirmed, by Deacon Jose Lizama).
THIS ‘N THAT
1. St. John‟s University Speech and Hearing Center offers FREE speech and hearing screenings from now through April27th. Phone 718-990-6480 to schedule an appointment. The Center is located at 152-11 Union Tpke., Flushing.
2. Father Jerry‟s PRIESTO! Magic Show will be pre-sented at St. Andrew Avellino‟s Church in Flush-ing on Monday, Feb. 27th. Beneficiary of the per-formance is St. Raphael‟s Church.
3. THOUGHT TO PONDER: A husband disdained people who talked too much. He told his wife he heard that men use 2200 words a day, while women use more than 4400 words a day. The wife replied, “That‟s because women have to re-peat everything they say to their husbands.” The husband looked up and asked, “Come again?”
