ST. RAPHAEL S PARISH EUCHARIST SCHEDULE. Saturday/Sábado Sunday/Domingo

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1 ST. RAPHAEL S PARISH Greenpoint Avenue, L.I.C., NY Telephone: Fax: straphaelrectory@yahoo.com Website: MISSION STATEMENT: St. Raphael s is a parish rooted in tradition yet responding to an evolving community by evangelization 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 Sunday/Domingo WEEKDAY SCHEDULE Monday - Friday 9:00am Lunes - Viernes 9:00am 5:00pm - English 8:00am - English 9:45am - Korean 11:00 am English 12:30 pm Spanish/Español 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 to make arrangements for the sick person to receive Holy Communion or the Anointing of the sick at home. favor de llamar la rectoría al para que la persona enferma reciba la Comunión o Unción de los Enfermos en la casa.

2 October 29th: Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time FROM THE PASTOR Dear Parishioners, Pictured below are, on the left, Mason and Logan Mirza, sons of John and the late Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza. On the right are other members of the Mirza / Dela Cruz Family. All recently joined in the Flushing Meadow Park Breast Cancer Walk, an initiative of the American Cancer Society ( Making Strides Against Breast Cancer ) during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The participants walked in tribute to Abigail, who died of this illness a year ago. The sentiment visible on the back of Logan s shirt reminds me of a stanza from a famous poem by Emily Dickenson: They say that time assuages {suffering}. Time never did assuage. An actual suffering strengthens, As sinews do with age. We mark the funeral of another cancer patient this weekend: 11 am usher John Weggeland, husband of Michele, a member of our English choir at that same Mass. John s optimism and faith gave him courage in his final struggle. As St. Paul said to Timothy in one of his epistles, The Lord stood by me and gave me strength. John had this right attitude to the end. All of us know persons battling this disease (it may even be you). Included below is a prayer for those challenged by this adversary. Let s keep lifting up their needs to God. Finally, the worse thing we can do is reduce these persons to a diagnosis. As one cancer patient expressed it so eloquently, I m a tough cookie. Except for the cancer, I m fine. Bless, O God, all who struggle with cancer. Empower them with hope for each and every day. Provide them with loving and tender care, laughter, and the support of love. Grant them courage when they are afraid, comfort when they are in pain, and your blessing when all else seems hopeless, that in their fight with illness they may continue to praise you and glorify your name. Amen. -Father Jerry Jecewiz 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 Last week s church offering Average weekly expenses $5,024 $6,185.00

3 October 29th: Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time Mass Intentions for the Week October 29th Sunday, October 29th: 8:00am Edward McCourt (Jim and Gloria Buckley) 9:45 am KOREAN MASS 11:00am Arthur Fourcand and Yvonne Clara Samedi Fourcand (Yanick Fourcand) 12:30pm Jose Maria Ramirez (Enith Parra) Monday, October 30th: 9:00 Susy Porpitaksuk Tuesday October 31st: 9:00 Juanita Leon (Estate) 7:30pm Rosemary Jonelunas (8 yr. Anniversary) (John Jonelunas) Wednesday, November 1st: (All Saints holyday) 9:00 Parish Purgatorial Society 12:00pm People of St. Raphael Parish Thursday, November 2nd: 9:00 All Souls Novena Friday, November 3rd: 9:00 All Souls Novena Saturday, November 4th: 5:00pm Madeline B. and Alexander J. Boehler Sr. and Jr. (Alex and Robert Boehler) AND Grace Burke (Carol Nordquist) Sunday, November 5th: 8:00am Rodrigues, Fernandes, DeSouza and Stevens Families (Tangi and Bonny) AND Arthur Fourcand and Yvonne Clara Samedi Fourcand ( Yanick Fourcand) 9:45 am KOREAN MASS 11:00am Jimmy Walker (Bob Boehler) AND Nancy Pease 12:30pm Dalio Romero (Maria Romero) UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES: In English: Sat., Nov. 25, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Nov. 18, 11:00 am. In Spanish: (Fumio Tanai photo) Sat., Nov. 18, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Nov. 13, 7:30 pm. THIS WEEK S EVENTS... EVENTS Sun., Oct th Sunday in Ordinary Time Rel. Ed. (CCD): 9:30 am RCIA 1:30 pm Mon., Oct. 30: Tues., Oct. 31: Halloween 7:30 pm Holyday Vigil Mass Wed., Nov. 1: All Saints Day (holyday of obligation) Holyday Masses at 9 am & 12 noon 7 pm Spanish Rosary + Praise Thurs., Nov. 2: All Souls Day Food Pantry 10:30 am to 12 noon Fri., Nov. 3: First Friday Feast of St. Martin de Porres 6 pm Folkloric Dance Group 7 pm Spanish Faith Formation for Children Sat., Nov. 4: Feast of St. Charles Borromeo First Saturday Food Pantry 1:30 to 3:00 pm 3:00 pm Spanish Memorial Mass 6:00 pm Spanish SWEET 16 Mass 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).

4 ALL SAINTS DAY is this Wednesday, Nov. 1st. It is a holyday of obligation. Parish Masses are Tues., Oct. 31, at 7:30 pm, and Wednesday at 9 am and 12 noon. THIS N THAT 1. Be advised that the parking regulations along the Hunter Point Avenue side of our church have recently changed and the grace period should be ending soon.. What used to be 24/7 parking now has a weekday morning restriction: NO PARKING 7 AM TO 10 AM MONDAY TO FRIDAY. No restrictions apply on Saturdays and Sundays. 2. If you or your pet are pictured in the vestibule display of blessed animals from Oct. 1st, Carol (the photographer) invites you to take the picture home with you today. FAMILY MASS CHOIR F We are ready to start for St. Raphael's Family Mass Choir and we need your talents. The children and adults working with the choir have done an excellent job over the recent years and have made significant contributions to the liturgical life of St. Raphael's parish. Children in grades 2 and above who are ready and willing to sing are encouraged to join us. We would also be interested in having any high school students participate. The practices are held one or two Monday's a month at 7:00pm and the choir will be singing at the monthly Family Masses, Christmas Eve and other appropriate occasions. Dates and other specific information will follow. The only requirements are that you attend practice and Mass, and behave appropriately. We continue to look for adults who are willing to assist on the singing, who may play a musical instrument or who are willing to help with other support functions, such as transportation. If you are interested please take a form at back of the church and return it to the parish rectory, to Sister Christine at the Religious Education Program, Joe Becker or Jan Wnek after Mass. If you have any questions regarding the choir please feel free to call the rectory or call Joe Becker at or Joe at joebecker49@gmail.com.

5 EL RINCON HISPANO TODOS LOS SANTOS MISA FAMILIAR: EL PROXIMO DOMINGO A LAS 12:30 PM. Despues de la misa, refrescos en el salon de abajo. TODAS LAS ALMAS: Un novenario de misas será ofrecida por sus intenciones familiares. Escriba los nombres de sus queridos fallecidos en el sobrecito especial (disponible en la parte de atras de la iglesia). JUEVES 2 DE NOVIEMBRE Le falta uno o mas sacramentos (Bautismo, Comunión Confirmación)? El programa R.I.C.A. está aquí para servirle cumplir su iniciación cristiana. Hable con nuestro Ministro Pastoral Bogar Casiano: tel 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.

6 THIS N THAT 1. Daylight Savings Time ends next weekend. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night, November 4th. 2. Thanks to those who supported our recent vocations campaign (Called by Name). If you are interested in receiving monthly updates about the Year of Vocations, send an to the diocesan Vocations Office at this address: 3. Queen of Angels presents Sunnyside Artists CRAFTS AND ART FAIR Sun., Nov 12, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, in the Parish Center (4th & Skillman). Free admission. 4. Our Christmas Boutique will be the first Sunday of December (Dec. 3). Save the date. 5. Our thanks to Terence Picardo for his coordinating our Communion Ministers these days. He now passes the ministry on to Kiara Salgado ANNOUNCED MASS BOOK is now opened in the rectory office. Arrangements to have these Mass offered specifically for persons living or deceased, or for special intentions, may be made by visiting the rectory office on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm (lunch closing from 1 to 2 pm). The Announced Mass offering is $15.

7 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY NEXT SUNDAY AT 11 AM AND 12:30 PM MASSES Next Sunday (close to ALL SOULS DAY), we will have a reading of the names of the three dozen persons buried through St. Raphael s Church in the last twelve months. We will light a memorial candle in remembrance of each one. The families of the deceased have been invited to join us for the liturgy. MINI-BRUNCH RETREAT UPCOMING Sister Ave Clark O.P. and Heart-to- Heart Ministry will present a Mini- Brunch Retreat here on Tues., Nov. 14th. Mass at 9 am, followed by food and presentation. Theme: Giving Thanks with A Holy Heart. The 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal will end in two months and we need to achieve our parish goal. We have pledges totaling 92.11% of the parish goal, but (as of last week) only % has actually been paid. Please follow through with your commitment to this initiative which supports several important ministries, and complete your pledge as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation. TOILETRIES DRIVE FOR THE HOMELESS In the first part of November, the area parishes are collecting toiletry items for distribution to the homeless in the Woodside/ Sunnyside/Long Island City locality. Items can be dropped off during weekday office hours at the rectory, or left in the church sacristy at Sunday Masses. Suggested items are soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, hand sanitizer, band-aids, shampoo, floss, deodorant. NEXT FAMILY MASS: Sun., Nov. 5th: 11 am in English 12:30 pm in Spanish Choir practice: Mon., Oct. 30, 7:30 pm In church ALL SOULS DAY THURS., NOV. 2ND MASS AT 9 AM The annual commemoration of the faithful departed. A novena of parish Masses will be offered for your special intentions. List them on the Remembrance Envelope in your parish packet extras available at the rear of the church.

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