Parish Staff: Rectory: Saint Pancras Parish Community Building Our Future Together Since 1904 May 28, 2017 Seventh Sunday of Easter

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1 OUR MISSION STATEMENT St. Pancras Parish, established in 1904, is a Roman Catholic Parish of the Diocese of Brooklyn. We are a people of diverse cultures, needs, and gifts who come together as part of the Body of Christ to live and share the gospel message of Jesus. We value family life and our participation together in worship, education and spiritual growth, service to human needs and social life. We seek to: Become a more welcoming and caring community, communicating new ideas integrated with traditional values. Promote harmony, reconciliation and healing among our members. Form a more enthusiastic faith-filled community. Establish responsible stewardship of our time, talents and resources. Embrace the Kingdom of God while on our mutual spiritual journey to eternal life with Jesus. In the security of God s unconditional love and empowered by the Resurrection, we will achieve these goals through the wisdom of the gospel and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Saint Pancras Parish Community Building Our Future Together Since 1904 May 28, 2017 Seventh Sunday of Easter Parish Staff: Pastor ~ Rev. Francis J. Hughes Parochial Vicar ~ Rev. Wojciech Waligórski Director of Music ~ Mr. Thomas Fierro Planning ~ Mr. Vincent Arcuri Secretary ~ Miss Rose Marie Fitzsimons School of Religion: Director ~ Mr. Juan C. Perez Parish School: Principal ~ Mr. Brian Colomban Secretaries ~ Mrs. Sharon Fisher ~ Mrs. Lorraine Ursol Rectory: th Street Glendale, New York Phone: Fax: Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 12:30 & 2:00 8:00 Parish School: Myrtle Avenue Glendale, New York Phone: Parish School of Religion: Monday & Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm Tuesday & Wednesday: 12 pm - 8:30 pm Visit us on the Web:

2 We Celebrate Sunday Mass 4:30 pm - Saturday Vigil 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Polish), 11:00 am Weekday Mass 8:30 am - Monday - Saturday Holy Day Mass As announced in bulletin and at Sunday Mass The Sacrament of Baptism Baptism will take place on the 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm. Parents must register parish office. An Instructional Class for parents is held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Church. Parents must be registered members of the parish and present the child s birth certificate to register for Baptism. Chrzest w jezyku polskim w kazda pierwsza niedziele miesiaca o godzinie 13:00. Przypominamy iz rodzice Proszacy o chrzest swojego dziecka powinni byc zarejestrowanymi parafianami sw. Pankracego. The Sacrament of Penance 3:30 pm Saturday or by appointment The Sacrament of Marriage Couples must make arrangements with one of the Priests at least six months prior to making any other arrangements. Please log on to for complete information about marriage preparation in our Diocese. The Sacrament of Anointing the Sick Is administered upon request following the 8:30 am Mass on Saturday. Please call no later than 3:00 pm Friday afternoon to make arrangements. Prayer Opportunities The Rosary: Reflects on the important events in the life of Jesus and His Mother, Mary. Please pray the rosary privately or with the parishioners each morning following 8:30 am Mass. Miraculous Medal Novena: The Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is prayed Monday morning at 8:15 am before 8:30 am Mass. Holy Hour with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction: This will take place on the Monday following the First Friday of each month after morning Mass at 9:00 am. CONFESSOR S SCHEDULE GRAFIK SPOWIEDNIKOW Saturday/Sobota, June/Czerwiec 3, : 30-4:15 pm Fr. Jim Devine Mass For Intentions The Week Seventh Sunday of Easter Saturday May 27, :30 pm Maria & John Hoefferle (Elfi) Sunday May 28, :00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am (Polish) In Thanksgiving 11:00 am Mary & Henry Barthalt (J. Morscher Family) Monday May 29, :30 am Rose Ann Alleva (Susan Sibug) Tuesday May 30, :30 am Camille Ferraro (Caradonna Family) Wednesday May 31, :30 am Virginia Cvetko (Leonard) 37 th Anniversary Thursday June 1, :30 am George Schubert (Rosemary) Friday June 2, :30 am Guild of Perpetual Prayer Saturday June 3, :30 am Living & Deceased Members of the Sts. Joseph & Pio Society 4:30 pm Marion Miller (Family) Pentecost Sunday June 4, :00 am Gertrude & Charles Toellner (Kathy & Jean) 9:30 am (Polish) People of the Parish 11:00 am William J. Ducey (Children) PRIESTS MASS SCHEDULE Saturday/Sobota, June/Czerwiec 3, :30 pm Fr. Jim Devine Sunday/Niedziela, June/Czerwiec 4, :00am Fr. Wojciech Waligórski 9:30 am Fr. Wojciech Waligórski 11:00 am Fr. Francis Hughes

3 DEAR PADRE What is secularism, and is it possible for a Christian to also be a secularist? Secularism is a philosophical movement that has its roots in England in the 1850s. The movement began because some felt religion and the Bible were inadequate sources for explaining many aspects of modern life. Secularists believe you can find all motivation for living a moral life in what is readily observable. Thus, secularism sees the Christian religion, and in fact all religions, as worthless. Some might argue that secularism is the same as the separation of Church and state, that public schools should give a secular education, thy shouldn t be teaching the Christian, or any, religion. At first glance, that may sound right, but it isn t. A Catholic second grade public school teacher should not teach Catholic doctrine to her class in the same way that a Baptist second grade public school teacher should not teach Baptist doctrine to his class, but the faith of the Catholic or the Baptist should influence the way they teach their class. They might not teach specific doctrine, but the way each approaches the class should be done as one who has faith in Jesus Christ. The same is true of a politician or someone who works at a fast-food restaurant. In implicit ways, our faith in Jesus should always influence what we say and do. Fr. Patrick Keyes, CSsR sundaybulletin@liguori.org 2017 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: by the Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. No part of this work may be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. All Rights Reserved. Sunday Scriptures 7th Sunday of Easter Acts 1:12-14; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17:1-11a Pinturicchio s Ascension wall painting is found in the apartments of Pope Alexander VI Borgia and was painted around the same time as one of Columbus voyages to America: When the pope died in 1503, these rooms were shut and not opened again until How could such artistic treasures have been locked up and forgotten for 400 years? The same thing can happen with the feast of the Ascension. We don t always give it much thought. Its powerful beauty is locked away, collecting dust. The great truth revealed today is that Jesus is in heaven, in bodily form, seated right hand of the Father and watching over us all. From there he intercedes for us; from there he sends us on mission. What are we to do with this truth? Treat it like a myth or ancient story? Just stare sky and wonder like the apostles? No, we are to get busy building God s kingdom. His kingdom will not automatically happen. He calls us to be his witnesses until the end of the earth. We cannot sit by and let our politics, our schools, our churches, and our arts evolve unguided by the gospel. We are called to roll up our sleeves and get involved. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19). Remember the good administrator who was left some talents. His master went away only to eventually return asking for a rendering. Jesus has left only to return again. Until then, it s time to build his kingdom. For Reflection How do I accept the responsibility of actively building up God s kingdom? How can I showcase the truth of the ascension in my life? Fr. Mark Haydu, LC 2017 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: by the Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. No part of this work may be used in any form without the prior written permission of Liguori Publications. All Rights Reserved. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT MASS INTENTIONS Beginning in July, 2018, one English Mass each weekend will be offered for multiple intentions. Some years ago, all parishes were given permission to offer what is known as a Collective Intention Mass once a week. Therefore, we will begin this with the first weekend of July, The way it works is that up to four (4) intentions may be mentioned at one Mass. Each weekend, this Mass will rotate among our three (3) English language Masses. The purpose of this is to allow more parishioners to request a Mass intention on a Sunday for their loved ones. Very often, we are asked for a Sunday Mass intention, but there are none available on the date requested. Now, having more openings will permit us to offer the date requested. Please note, the prayerful remembrance itself is not divided or diminished. Since God s graces at mass are infinite, the benefits are shared, not divided. Of course, the choice of accepting this Collective Mass, or choosing another date, will always remain that of the one requesting the intention.

4 PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS We Pray For Our Sick: Bella Brunetti, Sharon, Barney & Michael Magro, Pat Gallagher, Frances & Michael Baio, Eleanor Eveline, Kathleen Peterson, Barbara Frankel, Anissa Johnson, Dean Larotonda, Donna Caligiuri, Kathleen Eveline, Glenn Merto, Nicholas Riccio, Dawn & Kristen Komorowski, Monica Giglietto, Nellie, Ben & Doris Bonilla, Ruth Estrada, George & Patricia Nolde, Wendy Daley, Joanie Tuseo, Robert Schmitt, Carol Galan, Christine Fico, Ryder Chevalley, Bernice Miller, Calvin Humenik, and Carmela & Ralph Kruse Our Deceased: Leonard Patrick Harrison, Maria Saputo Perpetual Prayer Guild: Deacon Fabio Flaim, Toma Gecevic, Margherita Napoli Our Military: Please let us lift up our prayers for our brave men and women who fight for our freedom. We Prepare For Next Sunday: Pentecost Sunday First Reading: Acts 2: 1-11 Second Reading: 1Corinthians 12: 3b 7, Gospel Reading: John 20 : D B 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal Saint Pancras Parish Reported As of: May 16, 2017 The Altar Bread, Wine and Candles are donated this week in Knoll, Lucchese, Micele & Rocco Families Gloria. The Church Bells will ring this week in Gusti Breckley Rudolph Kemperle. Altar Flowers for this week are donated in Markus Kotnik Anita & Dan Baker. $60,000. $45,000. $30,000. $15,000. $0. Number of pledges: 172 GOAL: $44, PLEDGED: $39, PAID: $26, We are just $5, away from making our goal. Please help us by making a pledge today. A Candle on thewall of Remembrance has been Renewed in Vincenzo & Josephine Gibino Grazia. In honor of Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2017 the Rectory office will be closed. Please pray for the members of our armed forces living and deceased.

5 SAINT PANCRAS SCHOOL A PLACE TO GROW IN HEART, MIND AND SOUL Tuesday, May 30, Grade 8 and Friday, June 2, First Friday, all students will attend the 8:30 am Mass. All are welcome to attend. Monday, May 29 Thursday, June 1 Friday, June 2 Monday, June 12 Memorial Day - School Closed Grade 5 & 6 Class Trip to Alley Pond Park Grades PK, K and 3 Class Trip to the NY Aquarium Golf Outing - new date GRADE 8 GRADUATION SCHEDULE Thursday, June 8 Class Trip to the Dude Ranch Friday, June 9 Graduation Mass at 11 am; Award Ceremony in Auditorium Monday, June Noon Dismissal for Grade 8 ONLY Wednesday, June 14 Wednesday, June 14 Class Night at Roma View 6-10 pm Thursday, June 15 No School Grade 8 ONLY Friday, June 16 Graduation 7 pm REGISTRATION FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS IS ON-GOING Registration packets are available in the School Office. Please obtain a Registration package before registering your child. Call the School Office at if you have questions. Nursery Children must be 3 years by December 31, 2017 Pre - K Children must be 4 years by December 31, 2017 Kindergarten Children must be 5 years by December 31, 2017 TUITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATION The Tuition Assistance Application for the school year is available in the School Office. Financial Aid is available to students in grades Pre-K to 8. Apply now at: and click on Financial Aid Assessment. Please note there is a non-refundable $25. application processing fee. ST. PANCRAS SCHOOL INCENTIVE PROGRAM St. Pancras School offers a Tuition Incentive Program. If your child is a re-registered student for the 2017/2018 school year at St. Pancras and you refer a newly registered student coming into St. Pancras for Grades 1 through 8 both you and the new family will receive an incentive bonus. Please see Mrs. Fisher regarding this program. ST. PANCRAS FLEA MARKET Join us once again for the Saint Pancras Flea Market on Saturday, June 10 from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, June 11 from 9 am to 1 pm. If you wish to rent a table, please contact Brian Lehman at (please no calls after 8 pm). Tables are $30. each for two (2) days. SAINT PANCRAS SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Registration for current and new students for the September, May, 2018 school year for Religious Education continues. Your child received a Registration Form in class, please complete it and return it as soon as possible to Mr. Perez. If your child is a new registrant, there are Registration Forms in the rear of the church. Please complete and return to Mr. Perez. If you have questions, call

6 COMMUNITY NEWS THE BRIDGE TO LIFE SPRING CLOTHING DRIVE St. Pancras is once again sponsoring a Spring Clothing Drive for the benefit of the clients of Bridge to Life the weekend of June 10 & 11, Bridge to Life has requested the following items specifically: baby stretchies infant to 6 months; boys and girls clothing sizes 3 to 6; disposable diapers in sizes 4, 5 & 6; and maternity clothes. Your donation may be gently-used or new. Thank you for your generosity. There will be a box in the rear of the church for your donations. ST. JOSEPH & ST. PI0 PRAYER GROUP The St. Joseph & St. Pio Prayer Group will meet Saturday, June 3, 2017 Members are invited to participate 8:30 am Mass. After Mass, the Rosary will be recited. Immediately following the Rosary, our meeting will be held in Pfeifer Hall. If you have not paid your dues for 2016 and/ or 2017, please be prepared to pay June meeting. The annual dues are $20. per member. The Prayer Group is open to all our parishioners as well as from neighboring parishes. We invite Catholics from all cultural backgrounds. If you have any questions, please contact Francesca at Please feel free to join us on Saturday and become a member. We look forward to seeing you at Mass SAINT PANCRAS GOLF OUTING IN MEMORY OF JOHN PALMATO, JR. Join us on Monday, JUNE 12, 2017 at Forest Park for the 15 th Annual Golf Outing to support Catholic Education at Saint Pancras. Please call the school at Flyers to sign-up for this event are in the rear of the church. Fore! OVER 50 CLUB The Over 50 Club will meet Friday, June 2, 2017 at 1:30 pm in Pfeifer Hall. Please call Mary at for info. Enjoy the fun! Bring a friend! New Members Welcome! PARISH EVENTS CALENDAR The calendar for events from September, 2017 to August, 2018 is open. All committees, clubs, sports teams, scout troops, etc. should forward their requests for dates to the Rectory by June 15, Dates are reserved on a first-come-firstserved basis. If you have any questions, please contact the Rectory Office at EMPIRE CITY BUS TRIP The Over 50 Club is sponsoring a Bus Trip to Empire City Casino on Wednesday, June 14. The bus leaves at 9 am. Tickets are $23. and include: $10. Slots Play & $5. Food Voucher. Please contact Mary at for tickets. The bus trip is open to everyone. MEMORIAL DAY They fell, but o er their glorious grave, Floats free the banner of the cause they died to save. Francis Marion Crawford