St. Kevin Roman Catholic Church

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1 St. Kevin Roman Catholic Church St. Kevin Parish Mission Statement We are a Catholic Christian community striving to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. Nourished by the Eucharist and enlightened by the Word of God, our Pastor, Parish Staff and Parishioners welcome all. With faith in His Gospel, we are called to love as Jesus loves and, therefore, serve our community through the sharing of time, talents and treasure to support programs of evangelization and social justice. Our commitment encompasses serving the youth through education, sports and formation. We seek to develop services for the elderly and homebound. Finally we wish to challenge and sustain all parishioners through spiritual and education activities. Most Reverend Raymond F. Chappetto, Pastor, D.D., V.G, V.E. Reverend Robert H.C. Mema, Parochial Vicar Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, JCL, In Residence Reverend Monsignor D. Joseph Finnerty, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Julio C. Barreneche Rectory Office th Street Flushing, NY (Telephone) (Fax) Patricia Freeman, Parish Secretary Melissa Vollaro, Bookkeeper Parish Website: Parish address: pfreeman@stkevinflushing.org Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM Fridays: Office closes at 4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sunday: Office Closed Masses Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon Daily Mass: Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM Sacrament of Penance Saturdays at 4:00-4:30PM or by appointment Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Church: 1st Sunday of the month, 1:00-2:30 PM Convent: Every Monday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Devotion Miraculous Medal: Tuesdays at 9:30 AM Catholic Cemeteries For information and available options please call Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

2 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 2 Q. I was in the last pew of the Church last Sunday when it was raining. Water was pouring down on the pew and it was unusable. What s going on? A. We not only had rain water in the last pew but it was also in the choir loft, in the priest s sacristy, etc. We have a serious roof problem on our church. We have just been informed that the Church roof needs to be replaced. We already had to value engineer our re-building project for the Church and the Academy. That means certain elements of the projects were eliminated in favor of others. We were NOT planning to replace the entire church roof. However, it seems that it is now necessary to do so. Fortunately, we are mobilized to do so. The scaffolding is in place and it seems like now is the time. We were just planning to repair the parts of the roof that have been problematic. Now it s an entirely new roof! The Re-Building St. Kevin Campaign needs your help! Please consider a pledge if you have not already done so. Please continue the monthly payments if you have already made a pledge. PLEASE pray that we can bring this project to a successful conclusion. I m counting on your prayers and continued support. A Sincere Word of Gratitude On the occasion of my 50th Anniversary of Profession as an Apostolic Oblate, I am deeply grateful for the beautiful show of love and support I received not only from those who were able to join me for Vespers and dinners, but many of you who stopped me and congratulated me. I am thankful for each and everyone of you parishioners of St. Kevin, co-workers, friends. Your presence in my life has been a tremendous source of joy and inspiration. I fill honored in serving you. Special thanks to the love and support of our Pastor Bishop Chappetto, and for all our priests, seminarians and deacon, who support me on my journey of faith. I count on your prayers that I may grow closer to Jesus daily and remain faithful to my vocation to live fully the gospel of love and holiness. Even more, in the spirit of my Founder, Bishop Giaquinta, I pray with all my heart that we will be saints together for the glory of God! Thank you! Agnes Rus, AO FAITH FORMATION Agnes Rus, AO, Director of Faith Formation th Street Rosaria Surace, Secretary ABLAZE YOUTH MINISTRY Mrs. Megan Rodriguez, Youth Minister For upcoming meeting dates, please contact Meg at stkevin.ablaze@gmail.com or MUSIC MINISTRY Mr. Thomas Sexton, Director & Organist ST. KEVIN CATHOLIC ACADEMY Dr. Thomas Piro, Principal Dr. Hugh McGowan, Chairman Board of Directors Linda Scherer, Secretary th Street , ext. 4, Academy Website: BAPTISM (Infants): Second Sunday of the month at 1:30 P.M. (except during Lent). Please call the rectory for an appointment at least a month in advance. R.C.I.A.: For adults seeking the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist). Please call the Faith Formation Office for information. MARRIAGE: Marriage arrangements must be made at least six (6) months prior to the proposed wedding date. Please call the rectory to make an appointment. Also, log onto for complete information about required marriage preparation in the Diocese of Brooklyn.

3 Page 3 Today, November 5th, is the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings for today s Mass begin at #1018 in the Hymnal. MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, November 4th 5:00 Gaetano Verrilli (13th Anniversary) Angelo Caiozzo Carlos Pereira Josephine Petrowski Rudolfo Estiva Del Rosario Sunday, November 5th 8:00 Those enrolled in the Parish Purgatorial Society 10:00 Deceased members of St. Kevin Rosary Society 12:00 The Gesualdi & Nogueira Family and Friends Monday, November 6th 9:00 In Honor of All Saints Tuesday, November 7th 9:00 Nellie & Frank Williams Wednesday, November 8th 9:00 Pat Farrelly Thursday, November 9th 9:00 Dec. members of the Saglimbene Family Friday, November 10th 9:00 Ethel Johnston Saturday, November 11th 9:00 Giuseppe D Amico Saturday, November 11th 5:00 Kay & Mike Kane Lydia Rivera (15th Anniversary) Elvira Valente Norman Englander Sunday, November 12th 8:00 Frank Aguggia 10:00 Thomas Edward Newby, Jr. 12:00 Monsignor Joseph Bynon Prayer for Vocations - Bishop DiMarzio Lord of the Harvest, we petition you as you have instructed us to ask for more laborers to serve in the vineyard of Your Church. You have told us that the harvest is rich and laborers are few and we experience this great need in the face of the challenge of the New Evangelization. We ask the Holy Spirit to inspire young men and women to seriously consider vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Help all of us to be effective instruments to encourage and support those whom you are calling to serve and lead the Church of Brooklyn and Queens in the future. Lord, you told the Apostles to put out into the deep. We ask for the grace and courage to accept your call as we pray and work for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious live. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, the Great High Priest.Amen Memorial Gifts The gifts of Bread and Wine are given this week in loving memory of Antonette & Gaetano Verrilli. A Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in loving memory of Lydia Rivera, ( 15th Anniv.) The Altar Candles will burn this week in loving memory of The Picarelli Family. The St. Kevin Shrine Lamp will burn this week in loving memory of William Haugh. The two Bouquets of Flowers at the Tabernacle this week are given in loving memory of Anthony Fevola, Sr. St. Kevin Rosary Society will meet on Tuesday, November 7th, beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the Finnerty Parish Center. We will have a general meeting and we will discuss upcoming events. Dues are always welcome. All the ladies of the parish are invited to join us! See you there!

4 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 4 We are reminded (in the Order of Christian burial) that in the waters of Baptism we have died with Christ and we rise with Him in new life. During the month of November, we will have our Book of Remembrance placed in front of the Baptismal Font. We invite you to write the names of your family members and friends who have died and are now with the Lord in Paradise. The souls of the just are in the hands of God Vocation Thought We proclaimed to you the Gospel of God. Will you proclaim the truth of God s mercy as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? If the Lord is truly calling you, what is needed is trust. To help in your discernment, you are invited to call the rectory ( ) and speak with one of the parish priests or you can call the Vocation Office at Your Attention Please! Please note that we will not be having our monthly collection of food for the St. Gerard Majella Food Pantry. The Thanksgiving Food Basket collection on November 21st will take its place. St. Kevin Senior Club News St. Kevin Senior Club will be running a trip to the Empire City Casino on Wednesday, November 29th. Your cost is $25.00 and you receive the package of the day. For reservations, please contact Sam at The Girl Scouts will sponsor a Defensive Driving class on TWO Tuesday. 11/28 & 12/5 (must attend both) from 7-10 P.M. Classes will be held in the Parish Center/ Kitchen. Upon completion, you will receive a Green Cross Certificate, good for a 10% discount off your insurance for 3 years and point reductions. The cost is $45. Please reserve your seat by calling or texting Rosanne at The Catholic Widows/Widowers of Queens will meet on Monday, November 13th at 7 P.M. in St. Kevin Catholic Academy cafeteria ( th Street). Parking is available in the church yard on 195th Street and the entrance to the cafeteria is midblock on 195th Street. For information, please call Augustine at or Christine at Please Pray for those who are ill: Cheryl Gardiner, Betty Sheridan, Frank Kozar, Christine Porcaro, Kristin Carey, Isabella Ieraci, Bridget Kunz, Lucy Petretti, Jennifer Goldschmitt and for those who have died: James O Haire. Thanksgiving is approaching and we are beginning to plan for our Annual Thanksgiving Food Collection scheduled for Tuesday, November 21st. We would like to continue our long tradition of collecting boxes containing a complete dinner for a family. If you are unable to contribute a box containing a complete meal, why not join with a friend or two and put one together? If you would prefer to make a free-will donation at the Thanksgiving Day Mass, we will use the money to help needy families at Christmas. If you have any questions, please contact the rectory ( ). Please use the tear-off at the bottom and return it to the rectory or drop it in the collection basket so that we can estimate the number of meals we can provide. Thank You! ********************************************************** Name: Phone #:

5 Page 5 Wanted Used Halloween Costumes! Girl Scout Troops #4588 & #4888 are collecting gently used Halloween costumes and dress up clothes to help less fortunate children enjoy the fun of Halloween for their Bronze Award. Drop off boxes located at St. Kevin catholic Academy and Church entrances. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Aquino at or Maria Melendez at Please join us! AARP Chapter #3334 will meet on Monday, November 20th, at 1:00 P.M. in the Finnerty Parish Center. We will have a Dentist as our guest speaker. There is a parking lot on 195th Street and the Parish Center is elevator accessible. New members are always welcome. Line Dancing at St. Kevin There will be line dancing on the following Friday evenings in the Finnerty Parish Center: Beginning at 7:00 P.M. on November 10, and 17 and December 12, 22 and 29. Beginning at 8:00 P.M. on December 1st. For information, call Emilie at Weekly Collection November 29, $7, The parish family of St. Kevin offer their deepest g atit de to Almight God for the vocation and ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of Rev. Mr. Jose Diaz Please continue to pray for Deacon Jose, and his classmates, as they prepare for Priesthood Ordination in June, Cong at lations Deacon Jose, and may you continue to avail yourself to the g idance, mercy, and love of God the Father.

6 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 6 The Auburndale Improvement Association will meet on Tuesday, November 21st, at 7:30 P.M. in the Finnerty Parish Center (195th Street & 45th Ave.). The Center is easily accessible. Our guest speaker will be from the NYC Dept. of consumer Affairs. Refreshments will be available. All are welcome. Please join us! Chicken Soup Cook-Off Temple Beth Sholom ( Northern Blvd.) presents their 2nd Annual Chicken Soup Cook-Off on Saturday, November 11th from 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. Bring your appetite and they will supply the rest! Admission includes chicken soup tasting, bagels, ice cream and more. Join the judges and cast your votes. Admission is $18 adults, children (5-13) $6, children under 5 are free, family maximum $50. Please RSVP at or TBSchickensoup@gmail.com St. Kevin Church Christmas Wreath Fundraiser With the cooler fall weather arriving we wanted to announce the 2nd Annual Church Christmas Wreath fundraising event. As we did last year, the wreaths will decorate the parish property. You will be able to memorialize the wreaths and they will adorn our parking lot fence. Additional information will be in future bulletins.keep watching! We look forward to your participation to help us beautify our Church for the Christmas season. Bible Truth Each person marvels to find in the diving scriptures truths which they themselves have thought out. St. Thomas Aquinas Agnes Rus, Apostolic Oblate, celebrated her 50th Anniversary of Consecrated Life on Sunday, October 29th. She is pictured with seminarians John Cozier, Jose Diaz, Michael Falce, and clergy: Rev. Robert Mema, Most Rev. Raymond Chappetto, Rev. Msgr. Steven Aguggia (Spiritual Director for the Pro Sanctity Movement), Very Rev. Thomas Pettei (Episcopal Vicar of Queens), Rev. Joseph Calise, Rev. Michael Lynch and Rev. Louis DeGaetano.

7 Page 7 The Mommy & Me children had fun celebrating Halloween! The Sound of Communion The priest receives Holy Communion, and then there is movement, a bustle of activity, as we prepare to join the Communion procession. This holy meal does not happen in silence! Instead, we sing together even as we rise and move forward in procession to the altar. We must change and move to receive the Eucharist, and fittingly so, since the Eucharist is transformative, it demands action of us, internal as well as external. We do not receive the sacrament in silence, but with a dialogue that is also a profession of faith: The Body of Christ. Amen. The Blood of Christ. Amen. We acknowledge the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist with our Amen of faith, but more, our Amen is also a prayer that we may become what we receive, the Body of Christ, living and active in the world. We receive him not that he may become a part of us, but that we may become a part of him part, too, of all the others who receive him, the whole communion of believers. Upcoming Events at St. Kevin Girl Scout Blood Drive, Sunday, November 19th, 8:45 A.M. - 2:45 P.M., in the Finnerty Parish Center. Thanksgiving Basket Assembly, Friday, November 17th, 7:00 P.M. in the Finnerty Parish Center. Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service, Monday, November 20th, 7:30 P.M. at St. Kevin Church. Thanksgiving Food Basket Collection, Tuesday, November 21st, 7:00 P.M., in the Church parking lot.

8 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 8 On Sunday, October 29th, we celebrated World Priest Day. Each priest was recognized & received a Spiritual Bouquet from children of the Academy & Faith Formation Program.

9 Page 9 Raising close to $32,000! This year s SKCA Walk for Education was held on Friday, October 27 th and turned out to be a beautiful day to represent our school! All of the students, faculty and staff wore their SKCA Walk-A-Thon T-shirts and sneakers. The entire school participated in the day of fun that started with neighborhood walks to raise awareness of our cause and the Nursery and Pre K students shared in the fun with special activities in the gym followed by a healthy snack, pizza and a special afternoon assembly that announced individual student and class winners for those raising the most funds respectively for our school! Special KUDOS and THANKS to everyone in the St. Kevin Family who supported the event, especially Walk Co-Chairs, Colleen Edwards and Deirdre Harnett!!!!! To arrange a school tour or to learn more about the wonderful benefits of being a SKCA student, please contact the Director of Advancement, Kathy Lough at (718)

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