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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 June 18, 2017 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Sunday 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 24, : 30-4:15 pm Fr. Francis Hughes Mass For Intentions The Week The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Sunday Saturday June 17, :30 pm People of the Parish Sunday June 18, :00 am Father s Day Intentions 9:30 am (Polish) Father s Day Intentions 11:00 am Father s Day Intentions Monday June 19, :30 am Mathias Fink (Mary & Joann) 15 th Anniversary Tuesday June 20, :30 am Rose D Amato (John D Amato) Wednesday June 21, :30 am Rosaria Sciortino (Tony & Francesca Ferraro) Thursday June 22, :30 am John & Ellen O Neill (Family) Friday June 23, :30 am Rosaria Sciortino (Maria Paratore) Saturday June 24, :30 am Zajkowski Family (Rosemary) 4:30 pm Maria Caliari (Family) Birthday Remembrance Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday June 25, :00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am (Polish) Special Intention 11:00 am Susanna Barthalt (J. Morscher Family) PRIESTS MASS SCHEDULE Saturday/Sobota, June/Czerwiec 24, :30 pm Fr. Francis Hughes Sunday/Niedziela, June/Czerwiec 25, :00am Fr. Wojciech Waligórski 9:30 am Fr. Wojciech Waligórski 11:00 am Fr. Jim Devine

3 DEAR PADRE Why does my priest tell me it s not OK for Catholics to be cremated and have their ashes scattered? An answer from Catholic Tradition needs to start with reminding ourselves that respect for the dignity of the human person, who is a union of body and soul, is a core moral principle. We must keep this in mind as we make decisions throughout life and into death. Cremation is not forbidden by the Church, but the scattering of ashes is. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, The Church permits cremation, provided that it does not demonstrate a denial of faith in the resurrection of the body (CCC 2301). The scattering of ashes represents a denial of our Christian belief in the resurrection of the body in both its communal and individual elements. The cremated remains represent the human person and are a sign of how God blessed us through this person. Dispersing these ashes over a lake or field is inappropriate because final closure to our earthly life should include remaining with the community of faith, even in death, as we await the resurrection of the body. The remains also symbolize the individuality of that person, and burying them in consecrated ground or putting them in a columbarium honors the unique sacredness of the person s life. That s why Catholic cemeteries provide space for the remains of those who are cremated. It also provides a place where loved ones can show respect for the remains a place and space that doesn t exist when cremated remains are scattered. Source: Liguorian, February 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 Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Dt 8:2 3, 14b 16a; 1Cor 10:16 17; Jn 6:51 58 The Book of Deuteronomy is written to the Israelites now safely in the Promised Land. After the pains of the desert, they enjoy prosperity and blessing. In the desert, they were given a food they had never known before. Manna was a new discovery and a gift for their survival. Now thy could enjoy fruit and meat, Moses commands them to remember when they totally depended on God. In their abundance, they run the risk of forgetting all God has done. They are asked to recall, to remember, to memorize. Cultivating our memory and recalling the acts of God s fidelity and providence are important to nurturing our faith. If we don t, our mind will glorify the forbidden fruits, or, like the Hebrews remembering the onions of Egypt, we will desire the food of our slavery. We also experience a deeper hunger, more persistent than the physical. We hunger for love, freedom, peace, and communion. Jesus satisfies the deepest desires of the human heart. He gives up everything to win us back, even his own body and blood. We find freedom in submitting ourselves to the one who lifts us up. Peace and communion come from sharing the cup of his love. Jesus truly satisfies our hunger and thirst. When we look around, foods are available that claim to be more satisfying. Some, in the absolute, can be venom: wealth, power, pleasure. Other realities, even the most pure, are beautiful but only partially nourish us, leaving us unsatisfied. The only truly filling food is that which the Lord gives. For Reflection Where do I go to eat? Who or what nourishes me? Am I tempted, enslaved, or weakened by less filling foods? 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 withoutthe prior written permission of Liguori Publications. All Rights Reserved. PETER S PENCE COLLECTION WEEKEND OF JUNE In his address of March 20, 2013, Pope Francis spoke of our responsibility before the world and creation. "There is much that we can do to benefit the poor, the needy and those who suffer, and to favor justice, promote reconciliation and build peace," he said. The Peter's Pence Collection unites us in solidarity to the Holy See and its works of charity to those in need. Your generosity allows the Pope to respond to our suffering brothers and sisters. The history of the collection is: The Peter's Pence Collection derives its name from our first pope, St. Peter, and from an ancient custom. In ninth-century England, King Alfred the Great collected a penny, a "pence," from landowners as financial support for the Pope. At present this collection is taken on the Sunday closest to June 29, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.

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, Carol Galan, Christine Fico, Ryder Chevalley, Bernice Miller, Calvin Humenik, Carmela & Ralph Kruse, Debbie Webb, and Dorothy Murawski Our Deceased: A Perpetual Prayer Guild: 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: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Jeremiah 20: Second Reading: Romans 5: Gospel Reading: Matthew 10: We wish a Happy Father s Day to all the Fathers, Grandfathers, Godfathers, and those men who have taken the role of father and guided and enriched the life of a child. May God continue to Bless You Always. FATHERHOOD Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father! Lydia M. Child LIFE LESSON Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. Albert Einstein POSSIBLE Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, I m possible! Audrey Hepburn The Altar Bread, Wine and Candles are donated this week for All Fathers Living & Deceased A Friend of St. Pancras. The Sanctuary Lamps are donated this week for All Fathers Living & Deceased A Friend of St. Pancras. The Saint Anne Candle is lit in Memory of Kathleen Boyle 1st Anniversary Marilyn & Ed Sporing. The Church Bells will ring this week in Memory of Giuseppe Crifasi Crifasi Family. Altar Flowers for this week are donated in Memory of Frank Kotnik, Sr. Wife & Family.

5 Monday, June 19 Tuesday, June 20 SAINT PANCRAS SCHOOL A PLACE TO GROW IN HEART, MIND AND SOUL HAPPY FATHER S DAY 12 Noon Dismissal 9:30 am Nursery Stepping Up Ceremony 12 Noon Dismissal 9:30 am Kindergarten Stepping Up Ceremony Last day of school is Wednesday, June am Dismissal Have a safe and enjoyable summer! See you in September! The School Office will be open periodically during the summer. Please leave a message at and we will gladly return your call. Remember Registration is on-going. If you would like information regarding enrolling your child in our parish school, please be sure to call the school at and leave a message. Your call will be returned. SAINT PANCRAS SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Registration for current and new students for the September, May, 2018 school year for Religious Education is ongoing. 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. The Religious Education Office will be open periodically during the summer. If you have questions, please call Mr. Perez at Please leave a message with your name, telephone number and a short message. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION At the heart of today s solemnity is a eucharistic procession, held in many parishes, that calls to mind the procession of Holy Thursday, yet has a purpose different from the somber adoration in the night watch. In the late Middle Ages, a procession through the city with the Blessed Sacrament was an occasion of heartfelt joy and great emotion. In a time when people seldom approached the altar to receive Holy Communion, the procession through the streets, past homes and workplaces, was a vibrant reminder that Christ was with them as a dear companion and guide. Every year on this day, a joyful procession winds through the streets of Rome from the Lateran cathedral. A few years ago, Pope John Paul II, deeply moved sight of the throng accompanying the sacred host, said that we ought to feel profoundly united with the faithful everywhere in the world at such a moment. Before our mind s eye all the Churches of the world, from East to West, from North to South, are present. Originally this feast was on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, but after the calendar reform of 1970, its title was expanded from Corpus Christi to The Body and Blood of Christ and in the United States it was moved to the Sunday after Trinity Sunday. Even though Easter season ended two weeks ago, this beautiful feast is aglow with Easter light. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

6 COMMUNITY NEWS The Bridge to Life wishes to extend its thanks to the parishioners of St. Pancras for their support in the fulfilment of its mission. This generosity is appreciated by the clients and their families. MASS INTENTIONS AND MEMORIALS The Mass Book for July - December, 2018 is open for your Mass Intentions (English & Polish). In addition there are many Polish Masses available for February - June, There are Memorial Intentions available for 2017 & The Sunday Mass Schedule is: 8:00, 9:30 (Polish), and 11:00 am. Weekday Mass is 8:30 am Monday through Saturday. The Mass Offering is $15. Altar Bread, Wine & Candles; Ringing of the Bells; and St. Anne Candle donation is $25; Sanctuary Lamps are $40; and Altar Flowers are $50. Each of the Memorials is for a week from Sunday to Saturday. Please come to the Rectory to fulfill your requests. FOOD PANTRY This month s food collection is for Saint Matthias Food Pantry. It will benefit the families in our community who need the food pantry to supplement their family s table. If every parishioner would bring one grocery item the pantry would be well stocked. Donations for the Food Pantry are requested the weekend of June 24 & 25. Items needed include: tuna fish, tomato sauce, pasta, rice, beans, peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables and fruit, instant mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese, soup, hot and cold cereal, instant and parmalat milk, baby food, sugar, sugar substitutes, tea, coffee, condiments, paper and household products (napkins, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, dish detergent, laundry products). Your generosity is always appreciated! PILGRIMAGE TO CENTRAL EUROPE Rev. Anthony J. Sansone, Pastor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, invites you to join him on a Religious Pilgrimage to Vienna, Prague, Krakow, Czestochowa, and Budapest from September 4-14, The cost per person, double occupancy is $3,799 and includes: nonstop flight; hotels; most meals; guided tours and bus transportation in Europe. For information please Rev. Sansone at: olmm11385@aol.com. Come experience this pilgrimage and return home renewed in faith. 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.