Saint Luke Church Clintonville Street, Whitestone, New York 11357

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1 Office Hours Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM (closed Noon - 1PM) Saturday 9AM-3PM There are no office hours from Saturday 3PM until Monday morning 9AM. The Parish Staff Rev. Peter. J. Penton Rev. Paul Kim Parochial Vicars Sister Katherine Burke, C.S.J. Director of Religious Education Sister Theresa Agliardi, R.S.M. Pastoral Associate Mrs. Jan Brunswick Principal Jessica Tranzillo-Smith Director of Music Holy Mass is offered Saturday Sunday Daily Masses 5PM 7:30AM; 9AM (Italian); 10:30AM; 11:45AM; 1:00PM; 5:00PM Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 7AM & 12 Noon Tues.-Thurs. 8:30AM & 12 Noon First Friday 7:00AM, 8:30AM & 12 Noon Sat. 8:30AM (no Noon Mass) Confessions Saturday 3:30PM - 4:30PM; and by appointment or when requested. The Rectory is the home of our Priests as well as the site of the parish offices. Please call ahead before coming with parish business in order that your inquiry will be assisted by a knowledgeable staff person. Devotions First Friday: Continuous Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9AM-5PM. (except July & August) The holy Rosary follows the 7AM and precedes the 8:30AM and the Noon Mass each day. The Miraculous Medal Novena follows Noon Mass every Monday. The Charismatic Prayer Group meets Tuesdays at 7:30PM. The Italian Charismatic Prayer Group meets Thursdays at 7:30PM. The Padre Pio Prayer Group meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM. Saint Luke Church Clintonville Street, Whitestone, New York TEL: (718) FAX: (718) WWW: STLUKEWHITESTONE.ORG The Sacraments Baptism of Infants - Please call Sister Theresa at or to schedule a baptism interview. Weddings - Please contact one of the priests PRIOR TO MAKING PLANS WITH A WEDDING HALL. The Bishop requires in all cases that weddings be set no later than six months prior to the date. Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.)- Interested in becoming a Catholic? Need to receive Communion and Confirmation? Call Sister Katherine Burke, C.S.J. at (718) Ministry to the Sick If anyone is confined to home and unable to come to Mass, please call the Rectory to arrange to have the sacraments brought. If you foresee hospitalization, please call the Rectory and arrange to be anointed. Saint Luke School Rev. Msgr. John C. Tosi, Pastor Msgr. Dillon Place, (150 Place) Whitestone, NY Mrs. Jan Brunswick, Principal Our school serves the community with classes from Tiny Tots through Eighth Grade Mommy & Me Class School of Religion offering Religious Education classes to our young people attending public school. Our Director of Religious Education, Sister Katherine Burke, C.S.J., can be reached in her rectory office at Volunteers are always welcome. Music Office Jessica Tranzillo-Smith is our parish Director of Music. She can be reached at the Music Office at

2 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 October 2017 Saint Luke Church, Whitestone, New York From the Pastor-- Recently a young woman came to the rectory carrying a statue of a Saint that had belonged to her grandmother and had for years been in her grandmother's house. She said to the receptionist: St. Rocco has been in my grandmother s basement for as long as she can remember; she has died and so St. Rocco needs a new home! The statue showed its age, bearing the marks of years of devotion. For some reason when told what had happened at the rectory door I decided Saint Rocco s new home should be here at Saint Luke church. And so, after restoration, the statue has a new home in the vestibule of the elevator on the street level. St. Rocco is the patron saint of the sick and suffering so this location seemed appropriate. Who is St. Rocco? Read on: Saint Rocco was born in Montpelier in France in His parents, John and Liberia, were wealthy and very devout Christians. When he was 20 years old he lost his parents. He sold his property for the benefit of the poor and decided to go on a pilgrimage to Rome. When he reached Piacenza in northern Italy he took care of the victims of the plague, which eventually infected him too! By divine intervention a dog brought him a piece of bread daily. One day the owner of the dog followed his pet and saw the plague-stricken Saint Rocco and nursed him back to health. Once healed, Saint Rocco continued to take care of the plague victims. Later on, he returned home and because of the regional war he was suspected of being a spy. He was put in prison and there he languished and died of hunter and want. Only when his relatives were getting ready to bury him did they notice the birthmark of a cross on his chest. After his death on Aug. 16, 1327, a devotion to Saint Rocco spread to Italy, France, Germany, England, Spain and the Philippines. Let us commend the sick we have promised to pray for to Saint Rocco patron of those suffering illness and disease. The feast of St. Rocco is August 17th. Saint Rocco Pray for Us! God bless Let Us pray for one another. Prayer to Saint Rocco O Great St. Rocco, deliver us, we beseech you, from contagious diseases, and the contagion of sin. Obtain, for us, a purity of heart which will assist us to make good use of health, and to bear sufferings with patience. Teach us to follow your example in the practice of penance and charity, so that we may, one day enjoy the happiness of being with Christ, Our Savior, in Heaven. Amen. Page 1

3 BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Wednesday, October 4th, :00 PM In the Church Parking Lot on Clintonville Street In front of the statue of St. Francis of Assisi. Bring your pets for God s blessing as we celebrate the goodness of God s many gifts. Page 2

4 COLLECTIONS September 23 & 24 $10,352 Envelopes Mailed 2036 Amount Needed $13,425 Envelopes Received MASS BOOK Thank you to all those who supported last weekend s second collection for the Disaster Relief. Through your goodness, a total of $4,805 was collected, plus we will make a donation from the Poor Box of $617 For a total to help those in need of $5,422 Thank you and God bless! The 2018 Mass Book will open on Wednesday, October 25th at 9:00am. An offering of $15 per Mass is payable in cash or by check. Limit of five Masses per family. Please bring exact change for number of Masses you wish to arrange. To accommodate the large number of parishioners on the first day, please come to the Pastoral Center. If possible, please have dates and times of Masses you wish to arrange prepared in advance so that we may use time efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation. CONGRATULATIONS -- Please keep these couples in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Marriage here in our parish. Saturday, October 7th at 1pm CATHERINE BOUDALA & PASQUALE MIGLIACCIO Saturday, October 14th at 1:00 NICOLE TERREZZA & JOSEPH PETITO Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament All are invited to spend some time in prayer with the Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament on the First Friday of each month. The Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament follows the 8:30am Mass until 5:00pm when it will close with Benediction. The next Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament will be on Friday, October 6th Page 3

5 Adoration Prayer Benediction Sunday, October 8th at 7PM At the Cathedral Basilica of St. James 250 Cathedral Place, Brooklyn Please join Bishop DiMarzio for Adoration Prayer Benediction as we pray to the Lord of the Harvest for an increase in Vocations CONGRATULATIONS To Pat Brintle who has been awarded the Shining Star Award by the Haitian Apostolate of the Diocese for her work in Haiti helping to recover and rebuild after the terrible earthquake. The Here to Haiti Project continues to fund projects of need in Haiti helping to bring hope to the victims and to offer Christian witness to our brothers and sisters. The award will be presented to Pat and other Shining Star recipients by Bishop DiMarzio at the Annual Shining Star dinner to be held on October 6th at Gargiulo s Restaurant in Brooklyn. Flushing First Friday Club Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 WE NEED YOUR HELP!! During the summer months of July and August the weekly collection is less than the rest of the year. Now that the summer months are over, consider sending in your weekly donations missed while you were away or on vacation. Fulfilling missed weekly donations is of great help in paying outstanding bills - bills as you well know don t take a vacation. Please consider this financial assistance to the parish. Thank you! Speaker: Rev. Msgr. Thomas Caserta St. Bernadette Parish Brooklyn, NY At: Verdi s Restaurant Whitestone, NY 12:00 PM Cost: $27.00 Page 4

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8 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Bereavement Group Meeting: Our parish Bereavement Group will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 3rd, at 7PM in the St. Matthew Room in our Pastoral Center (under the church). This group provides emotional assistance for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. If you are interested in participating in the group or in obtaining additional information, please contact Sister Theresa at (718) Sister Theresa also offers individual sessions of Bereavement Counseling if that is preferred to the group meeting or in addition to the meeting. Please call her to arrange an appointment during the upcoming weeks. Let us all remember those grieving the loss of loved ones in our prayers. CONSOLATION MINISTRY: Our Consolation Ministry at St. Luke offers assistance to families who are preparing to bury a loved one by guiding them through the process of planning the Mass of Christian burial that will be celebrated for the deceased, and attending the funeral mass in support of the family. We are fortunate to have a devoted group of Consolation Ministers whose compassion is a great comfort to the families grieving the loss of loved ones. We are in need of additional parishioners to assist in our Consolation Ministry so we ask that anyone interested in more information about this very important ministry or in joining the ministry please call Sister Theresa at (718) A meeting for the Consolation Ministers is planned for Monday, Oct. 16th at 1PM in the Pastoral Center. If that day and time is not possible for new members, Sister Theresa will provide orientation and training individually. It is our hope to welcome new ministers to the Consolation Ministry this Fall. Page 7

9 Padre Pio Dinner Dance I piu sentiti ringraziamenti a tutti coloro che hanno partecipato di persona o con donazioni, all evento a beneficenza dell Ospedale Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza in San Giovanni Rotondo. Grazi al vostro contributo, siamo Stati in grado di raccogliere la somma soddisfacente di $5,020. Nella speranza di continuare, nel nostro piccolo, a partecipare alle opera istituite da San Padre Pio, un grazie di cuore per il generoso sostegno donato. Cordialmente, Il comitato festa A great thanks to all those that have participated either in person or through their generous donation to the dinner dance held last Sunday, Sept. 24th for the hospital Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza in San Giovanni Rotondo. Thanks to your contribution, the final sum has reached $5,020. In hope that you continue participating for the things founded by Saint Padre Pio, - a grateful thanks goes to all those who participated through their generous donation. Yours Sincerely, Dinner Dance Committee Page 8

10 MISSION STATEMENT As a community of believers in Jesus Christ and in Communion with the universal church, we strive to follow the Lord s command to love God and one another. Rooted in word and sacrament, we grow together as a Eucharistic community inviting all to the Good News of Jesus. Page 9

11 St. Luke School is happy to announce the arrival of our twin female guinea pigs. The guinea pigs will live in our school and be housed in the updated Science Lab, where classes will take turns caring for them. We will also have a contest to name our twins. The girls have quickly made friends with our principal, assistant principal, priests and students. MOMMY & ME Saint Luke School was excited to have our first Mommy and Me of the year. The children and their caregivers enjoyed playing, snacking, singing and learning. We look forward to seeing everyone each Tuesday! Page 10

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14 SCRIPTURE READINGS Mon. - Zec 8:1-8; Mt 18:1-5 Tues. - Zec 8:20-23; Lk 9:51-56 Wed. - Neh 2:1-8; Lk 9:57-62 Thurs. - Neh 8:1-4a; Lk 10:1-12 Fri. - Bar 1:15-22; Lk 10:13-16 Sat. - Bar 4: 5-12; Lk 10:17-24 WE PRAY FOR THE SICK STEVIE SKAATS VINCENT SPATERI FRAN ROCCO MARGARET ROCCO EDNA McKEOWN GIANNA MAZZARINO NINA MURPHY HELENE ORLANDO JOHN SALVIO MARY QUINTO TIMOTHY BOYLE LOIS BLAKELY SAADIYA GHAZAL JOHN CATTERSON KEVIN McCARTHY AND FOR THE DECEASED MEMORIALS The Altar Bread is given in memory of John Paul Savastano We miss you so much requested by Aunt Maryann & Gram The Altar Wine is given in memory of John Paul Savastano requested by Aunt Maryann & Gram The Sanctuary Lamp and Altar Candles are given in memory of John Paul Savastano requested by Mom & Dad The Altar Flowers are given in memory of John Paul Savastano requested by Aunt Maryann & Gram ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF October 2, 2017 Monday, October, 2 7:00 Jospeh & Maria Romano 12:00 Angelo & Giovanni Vosilla Tuesday, October 3 8:30 Carol Cataldo 12:00 Partick Lynch Wednesday, October 4 7:00 Ersilia Polito 12:00 Ray Perez Thursday, October 5 8:30 Theresa & John Vosilla 12:00 Philip Piccininm Friday, October 6 7:00 The Sullivan & O Neill Families 12:00 Carmine, Michael & John Colalillo Saturday, October 7 8:30 Living members of the Ring & Zuccarello Families Collective Intentions Mass The next Collective Intentions Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 14th at 11:00am At this Mass we pray for Elvira & Alfred D Elia Joseph Totino Tito Durso Page 13

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16 GENERATIONS OF FAITH Successes to Date Goal: $ Total Amount Raised $513,955 Total Number of Gifts 281 Numbers updated as of September 27, 2017 Thank you to all our parishioners who have pledged! Please continue to pray for the success of this campaign. Please send all additional payments directly to: Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn & Queens P.O. Box 7356 Berlin, CT CAMPAIGN FOR SAINT LUKE We are grateful for those who have faithfully made their pledge payments. However, it is so critical that every pledge - when possible be honored. As always, I am most grateful for your goodness and support of the parish. Campaign for Saint Luke as of September 20, 2017 Update on Campaign status since September 13, 2017 *Includes - moved, deceased, unable to pay, no payments made from beginning. Page 15

17 BAPTISM PROGRAM When preparing for the Baptism of your child, parents must attend a Pre-Baptism Class. Godparents are welcome and encouraged to attend. The class is held once a month usually on the third Monday night of the month at 7:30pm. The Baptismal Liturgy is usually celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 3pm. No Baptism can take place until the church receives a copy of the child s Birth Certificate as required by the diocese. If you are planning a Baptism, please note the following dates: Baptism Class Baptism Sunday October 16 October 8 & 22 November 13 November 12 & 19 December 4 December 17 When considering godparents, please understand that a Godparent should: 1. be a firm and enthusiastic believer, ready, willing, and able to help his or her godchild live a Christian life. 2. be at least sixteen years old. 3. lead a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken. 4. have received all three Sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. 5. not be the child s parent. For more information and to schedule a baptism appointment, please call Sister Theresa at (718) Page 16

18 St. Agnes Academic High School Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic Open House Saturday, Oct. 14th 10:00am to 1:00pm th Street, College Point, NY St. Francis Preparatory School Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Open House Saturday, Oct. 14th 12:00 till 4:00pm Auditorium Presentations: 12:15; 1:15, 2:15 and 3: Francis Lewis Blvd., Fresh Meadows, NY St. John s Preparatory School Open House Saturday, Oct. 14th 11:00am till 3:00pm Crescent Street, Astoria, NY Dominican Academy Catholic College Preparatory School for Girls Open House Saturday, Oct. 14th 10:00am till 2:00pm 44 East 68th Street, New York, NY Mini Open House Thursday, Oct 14th 4:00pm till 6:00pm (Please RSVP) Page 17

19 The Mary Louis Academy Open House Sunday, October 15th 10:00am to 3:00pm Wexford Terrace, Jamaica Estates, NY (please enter on Edgerton Blvd.) Kindly register to attend: Saint Mary s High School - Be Inspired to Achieve! Experience St. Mary s unique combination academic excellence and innovative learning embodied in our Catholic faith community Open House of Admissions Sunday, Oct. 15th from 2:00 4:30 pm Presentations at 2:30 and 3:30 51 Clapham Ave, Manhasset, NY Xavier High School Jesuit Education Since 1847 For young men Open House Saturday, October 21st 11:30am to 4:00pm 30 West 16th St, New York, NY X 1442 Advanced registration is encouraged : Page 18

20 St. Mel s Italian-American Association Columbus Dinner Dance Sunday, October 8th from 12:30-5:30pm at Riccardo s by the Bridge, th Ave., Astoria, NY Full Cocktail hour, Open bar & Music for Dancing $75 per person For reservations and information call Josephine Magliano at (718) The Bridge to Life Inc. Is a local pregnancy center located in Astoria and Flushing. They support women and their families from the five boroughs counseling and material assistance. They are running low on baby items, and could use some additional volunteers! To reach out to them contact: Felicia Holland Sanford Ave, 2nd floor, Flushing, NY St. John s University Speech and Hearing Center They are offering FREE speech and hearing screenings from Sept. 11 through Dec. 7 Please call to schedule an appointment. The center is located at: Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY Catholic Widow & Widowers of Queens The Catholic Widows/Widowers of Queens will hold their next meeting on St. Kevin s School Cafeteria located at th St.. Flushing on Monday, Oct. 9th at 7PM. Parking is available in the school yard on 195th St. The door entrance to the cafeteria is located mid-block on 195th St. between 45th and 46th Ave. Please call Augustine Young at or Christine Ruggieri at or Page 19

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24 Caring for families for over 100 years th Street Whitestone, N.Y Joseph G. Regan Attorney at Law Real Estate Wills Estate th St., Whitestone Warren Kaggen, D.D.S. Family & Implant Dentistry th St.,Whitestone Caring in Three Centuries Chapin Home for the Aging Chapin Parkway, Jamaica, NY (718) Skilled Nursing Facility, Short-Term Rehab, Hospice Care, Adult Day Health Care Visit us online at (718) (718) Foxʼs Gift Shop II Specializing in Favors for All Occasions Invitations Save the Date Cake Toppers Gifts Accessories Unique Gifts for Every Budget! Northern Blvd., Flushing Re-Action Auto Service Center Computerized Engine Analysis Air Conditioning Experts Clintonville St. Whitestone All Types of Foreign&Domestic Repairs N.Y.S. Inspection Station We gladly accept extended warranties All major credit cards accepted Fleets welcome Dr. Paul Addeo Family Dentistry With A Gentle Touch Days - Eves - Sat Bayside Ave., Flushing YÜxwxÜ v~ YâÇxÜtÄ [ ÉÅx NORTHERN BOULEVARD, FLUSHING, NY (718) FUNERALS CREMATION ADVANCE FUNERAL PLANNING This Firm is Owned by a Subsidiary of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX (713) The last family owned funeral firm in this bulletin Also located in Flushing & Bayside Visit our website: THE CLINTON RESTAURANT Homemade Italian Cuisine LUNCH DINNER TAKE-OUT CATERING 7 DAYS A WEEK 9-17 Clintonville Street Whitestone, NY (718) GEORGE A. KOSNIK, ESQ Attorney At Law Real Estate Wills The Best Foot Care th St., Whitestone in Your Home Since Susan E. Lewin, D.P.M., Podiatrist The Home Care Specialist HARPELL CHEMISTS & SURGICALS Compound Specialists th St. (718) Caroline Konnoth Physical Therapy, P.C. PT SOLUTIONS THAT HELP YOU REACH HIGHER th Avenue, Whitestone, NY and Monday through Saturday and late Evenings Gregory J. DelliCarpini Certified Public Accountant Corporate & Individual Tax Returns Francis Lewis Blvd. Flushing (Next to Queens Library-Auburndale Branch) (718) Celebrating 30 years serving Northern Italian Cuisine Available for all catering events: Christenings Showers Graduations Birthdays Funeral Luncheons Northern Italian Cuisine Open 7 days for Lunch & Dinner Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone, NY TOWING STATE-OF-THE-ART & EXPERT COLLISION REPAIR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT Martin A. A Full Service Pharmacy Bell Blvd. Bayside, NY Ph: Fax: Painting Sheet Rock Drywall Repair Plastering Minor Plumbing Unclog Drains - Bath, Kitchen, Shower We Only Use Benjamin Moore Call Jeff - The Odd Jobz Man Cell Fast Service - Resonable Pricing! Larry s Auto Collision CHASSIS WORK AND TOWING CUSTOM PAINT JOBS EUROPEAN & DOMESTIC FREE INSURANCE ESTIMATES TH AVENUE, WHITESTONE, NY SERVING WHITESTONE & VICINITY FOR OVER 50 YEARS FAX NUMBER TOWING & EXPERT REPAIRING Funeral Home L.L.C. Fairway Realty Residental Commercial Sales Rentals th Avenue Walk in or call for a free Market Analysis! printing edible printing website design graphics th Avenue, Whitestone **DRIVERS WANTED** Become a School Bus Driver $1,000 Sign On Bonus Call VALLO-99 or visit --Located in Whitestone-- Family owned and operated by John Aloysius Golden & Thomas A. Golden III Performing Arts Centre Cross Island Parkway Bayside, NY P: F: Nadiaʼs Performing Arts Centre Come and visit one of our own St. Luke s graduate and parishioner Dr. Frank Cesare at his new physical therapy practice in Whitestone!! Let Dr. Cesare and his dedicated staff restore your mobility and alleviate your pain today!! Follow us on Core_Physiotherapy Physical Therapy Ave. (2nd Foor) Whitestone, NY Tel (917) Fax (917) #236 FOR ADVERTISING: THE CHURCH BULLETIN INC., 200 DALE ST., W. BABYLON, NY (631)