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. Lukasz Lech Parochial Vicars Sister Katherine Burke, C.S.J. Director of Religious Education Sister Theresa Agliardi, R.S.M. Pastoral Associate Mrs. Barbara Reiter 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-9PM. (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. Barbara Reiter, 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 The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 19 June 2016 Saint Luke Church, Whitestone, New York From the Pastor - It s said that a picture is worth a thousand words - so to save on words the bulletin contains pictures of the exterior of the school which will undergo restoration and renovation beginning the day after school closes on Tuesday, June 21st. This work will complete the work begun last summer with the restoration of the school façade. It is hoped to complete most of the work by the start of the new school year in September at an estimated cost of $1.1 million dollars. Thank you to all those who make such major repairs possible by their generous support of the parish and the school. Special thanks to the parents of the school children where fund raising activities will cover most of the planned work. A portion of the project - the installation of new windows - will come from the Campaign for St. Luke. Again, thank you! And congratulations to all our fathers on the Father s Day. May God, Father of all, bless our fathers and give them the grace needed to fulfill this most important vocation. Special prayers for all the deceased fathers - may they receive the reward of their goodness and rest in peace and eternal joy of our heavenly father s house. Happy Father s Day God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all things. Bless these men, that they may be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. God bless. Let us pray for one another, Page 1

3 The Winning 50/50 Ticket Number From Our Carnival Is Please contact the rectory if you are the holder of the winning ticket! The prize must be claimed by July 31, 2016 Are You a Registered Parishioner? If you would like to register as a parishioner, please stop by the Rectory Office during regular office hours. You can fill out a census card at that time, or take it with you and return by mail or in the weekly collection basket. You will then begin to receive weekly offering envelopes. Join us! Today, Sunday, June 26th The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will be sponsoring a Clothing Drive on Sunday, June 26th from 8am to 1pm in the church parking lot on Clintonville Street. Your donation of gently used clothing is greatly appreciated. Page 2

4 COLLECTIONS June 11 & 12 $10,121 Envelopes Mailed 2,104 Amount Needed $13,425 Envelopes Received 506 Next weekend, June 25 & 26 Next week, our diocese will take up the Peter s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he needs to carry out his charitable works around the world. The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to those who are suffering. The first collection will be for the support of the parish. The second collection will be the Peter s Pence Collection. Your generosity to both collections is greatly appreciated! Page 3

5 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. St. Luke s Golden Age Trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse SQUABBLES Date: September 20, 2016 Cost: $77.00 Time: 9AM sharp by Church parking lot Includes: Show - Served Meal - Dessert Buffet Tax - Gratuity - Bus Cash Bar Contact: Eileen or Millie For more information and tickets Page 4

6 BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP A Bereavement Support Group provides a safe place where people who are grieving the loss of loved ones can share their experiences with others who are in similar situations, who have similar concerns and who are better able to understand the grief process. Our Bereavement Group at Saint Luke Parish currently meets on the first Tuesdays of each month at 7:00pm in the Pastoral Center. An additional meeting of the Bereavement Group will be held on Tuesday, June 28th due to the fact that no meetings will be held in July and August. If you need further information or if you are interested in attending the bereavement sessions, please contact Sister Theresa at (718) who facilitates the group and who also offers bereavement counseling where needed. ********************************************************* SAINT LUKE SCHOOL OF RELIGION Our Religious Education serves children in Grades 1-8 who are attending public or non-catholic private schools. Registration and Re-Registration for classes beginning September 2016 will be held in the school hall: Monday, June 20-3:30 5:30pm Tuesday, June 21-1:00 4:00pm A baptism certificate should be submitted for all new students at the time of Registration. Please call the Religious Education Office at (718) for more information. Page 5

7 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 June 20 June 26 July 18 July 10 & 24 August 22 August 14 & 28 September 29 September 11 & 25 October 17 October 9 & 23 November 14 November 6 & 13 December 5 December 11 & 18 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 of the Sacraments of Initiation: 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 6

8 HOLY YEAR OF MERCY AT SAINT LUKE In passing through the Holy Door, then, may we feel that we ourselves are part of this mystery of love, of tenderness. Let us set aside all fear and dread, for these do not befit men and women who are loved. Instead, let us experience the joy of encountering that grace which transforms all things. (Pope Francis - Opening of Holy Door, St. Peter s Basilica) PARISH MISSION - Making Mercy Work October 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30pm Special Guest Preacher: Fr. Frank DeSiano Well known Paulist Father Frank DeSiano will introduce the Mission at all the Masses on the weekend of October 15 & 16. The Mission will take place in the morning and evening on October 17, 18 & 19. Fr. DeSiano has given Missions and retreats across the country - an interesting and engaging preacher, the Mission promises to be a rewarding event. *************************************************************************** ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION OF OUR BELOVED CHURCH BUILDING Thursday, October 20th 12 noon Mass. *************************************************************************** CLOSING OF THE YEAR OF MERCY Solemnity of Christ the King, Sunday, November 20 at all Sunday Masses Special Afternoon of Prayer for all Parish Ministries from 1pm to 4pm Mark your calendar! Plan to join in one or more of these spiritual events. More details to follow. Page 7

9 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. The care of parishioners who are sick and homebound is very important to the life of any parish and the ministers who participate in their care are clear signs that the community remembers those who no longer can attend church services because of age or illness. Saint Luke Parish is very fortunate to have Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who are devoted to the sick and homebound, some in their own homes and some in The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Whitestone. The ministers are very generous with their time as they visit the sick and homebound praying with them and bringing them holy communion. If you know someone who is in need of a minister s visit with holy communion, please contact Sister Theresa at (718) and arrangements will be made as soon as possible. The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 19th 2016 Father s Day The Lord called me before I was born. Do you pray to know your vocation which was given to you before you were born? Could it be as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Contact the Vocation Office at (718) or vocations@diobrook.org. Page 8

10 Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something (Author Unknown) Thank you to all the 2016 St. Luke Carnival Volunteers. Without each and every one of you our carnival could not have been so successful! Sal Colak Sabato Daniele Cookie Kurtz Gene O Brien Joe Galanti Frank Durkin Marie Heany Judy DeAngelis Jane Cazzorla Donna Jo Fonseca Deirdre Zuccarello Matt Ryan Damian Scardamaglia Sister Theresa Agliardi Madeline Krips Sister Katherine Burke Andrea DuCroiset Anna Mooney Joey M. Delio Joe Marraccino Marie Hinners Claudia Morelli Vita Maggio Ivy Walsh Greg Walsh Janette DeLuca Ginnie Amoscato Mary Chianese John Kurtz Jorge Fonseca Nicholas Scardamaglia Adriana Macchiarulo Maryanne Suraci Charlie Gega Nick Cinturati Janet Maiorana Charles Farruggia Mary Grace Farruggia Christopher Klein Carol White Angela Columbo Ray Herzog Martin McDonagh Raquel Lombardozzi April Stephenson Bob Murphy Fran Neos Maureen O Brien Dorothy Ashton Grace DiPietrantonio Jenn Daniele Daniella Fonseca Janina Fonseca Nicolas Fonseca Joseph Zuccarello Peter Zuccarello Ryan Zuccarello JoJo Zuccarello Greg Walsh Jr. Loretta Colak Philomena Nicaj Karen Bellissimo-Weinberger Barbara Borelli Gene Borelli Kathie Degnan Ricky Degnan Christopher Borelli Carol O Malley Andrea Luzzi Billy Luzzi Jillian Degnan Brittany Faherty John Salvasan Jr. John Saalvasan Page 9

11 And A Special Thank You To All Our Sponsors BAND & ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS: Astoria Bank Cesare Fruit Co. Indria Miller Juan Acosta O Connor s Carpet BEER & WINE TENT SPONSORS: Stanza Construction Vivaldi Ristorante ELITE SPONSORS Dennis J. Ring, Esq. Extraordinary Minsters of Holy Communion Fazio Construction Group, LLC From Here to Haiti Frederick Funeral Home Giando on the Water, Restaurant & Catering Greater Whitestone Taxpayers Civic Association, Inc. IACE - Italian American Committee on Education JR Grech Construction Lectors St. Luke Church Lettori La Chiesa Di San Luca Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, LLC. Ministri Straordinari Della Santa Comunione Monte Bros. Sound Systems, Inc. Paul Effman Music QG Floral and Landscape Sabato & Jennifer Daniele & Family Sal & Loretta Colak & Family St. Francis Prep High School St. Luke Athletic Association, CYO St. Luke s School of Religion St. Vincent De Paul Society The Church Bulletin, Inc. The Mary Louis Academy The Mustac Family Village Fire Extinguisher Co. Inc. Villagio Restaurant, Whitestone Whitepoint Cleaners Whitestone Pharmacy Zuccarello & Zerillo & Co. Inc., Accounting Services Page 10

12 ST. LUKE SCHOOL WHERE FAITH AND KNOWLEDGE MEET Celebrating 105 Years of Excellence in Catholic Education THEY SAY A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS! Page 11

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14 SCRIPTURE READINGS Mon. - 2 Kgs 17:5-8; Mt 7:1-5 Tues. - 2 Kgs 19:9B-11; MT 7:6,12-14 Wed. - 2 Kgs 22:8-1323:1-3; Mt 7:15-20 Thurs. - 2 Kgs 24:8-7; Mt 7:21-29 Fri. Is 49:1-6; Lk 1:57-66,80 Sat. - Lam 2:2, 10-14; Mt8:5-17 ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF June 20, 2016 Monday, June 20 7:00 Eileen Murphy 12:00 Paul Rice Tuesday, June 21 8:30 Antonio Iuliano 12:00 Antonella Mattina WE PRAY FOR THE SICK JOHN SURACI FRAN ROCCO ALEX CRUZ MARY DELUCA GERARDINA D ANGELO EDNA McKEOWN JAMES LEUNG ANNE GUINEE AND FOR THE DECEASED: MARIE DUSEK MARIE VARRIALE Wednesday, June 22 7:00 Jaso Lopes 12:00 Concetto Scire Banchetta Thursday, June 23 8:30 Stanley Beck 12:00 Alma Gregoric Friday, June 24 7:00 Columbia Iracondo 12:00 Mary Doyle Saturday, June 25 8:30 Alberto Guerra MEMORIALS The Altar Bread is given in memory of Roberto Perez at the request of The Manetta Family The Candles are given in memory of Anton Vozila at the request of Ana Vozila COLLECTIVE INTENTIONS MASS The following Collective Intentions Masses are still available Sunday, June 26th at 11:45AM Saturday, July 9th at 12:00PM Page 13

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16 Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School Summer Camps Now accepting applications for girls softball, soccer, basketball and volleyball; boys baseball, soccer and basketball. For more information please contact Ms. Fran Rocco at ST. JOHN S UNIVERSITY SPEECH & HEARING CENTER Will be offering FREE speech and hearing screenings from May 23 through August 11, Please call the Center at to schedule an appointment. The Speech & Hearing Center is located at Union Turnpike, Flushing. TeleMATER, The Italian Catholic Television Web Channel Is now available on The NET TV Saturday and Sunday from 12:00PM-1:00PM Channel 97 on Time Warner Cable, Channel 30 on Cablevision and Verizon Fios On Demand Page 15

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