Parish Staff SAINT KEVIN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 45-21 194TH STREET FLUSHING, NEW YORK 11358 Most Reverend Raymond F. Chappe o, D.D., V.G., V.E., Pastor 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 Mrs. Megan Rodriguez, Youth Minister Ms. Agnes Rus, AO, Director of Faith Forma on Mr. Thomas Sexton, Director of Music Administrative Staff Ms. Patricia Freeman, Secretary Mr. Anthony Porche a, Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Stephen Barbaro, Bookkeeper Our Academy St. Kevin Catholic Academy Dr. Thomas Piro, Principal Dr. Hugh McGowan, Chairman - Board of Directors Rectory Office 718.357.8888 Rectory Fax 718.357.3671 Website Stkevinflushing.org Academy Phone 718.357.8110 ext. 4 Religious Educa on Office 718.357.8110 ext. 3 Rectory Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Devotions Miraculous Medal (Tuesdays at 9:30 AM) Exposi on of the Blessed Sacrament (First Sunday of the Month in Church, 1:00-2:30 PM) (Mondays in the Convent Chapel 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Catholic Cemeteries For Informa on and available op ons, please call 718.894.4888 Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil - 5:00 PM Sunday - 8:00 AM; 10:00 AM; 12:00 PM Weekday - 9:00 AM Sacrament of Baptism Second Sunday of the Month at 1:30 PM (except during the Season of Lent). Please call the rectory for an appointment at least one month in advance. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM or by appointment. Sacrament of Matrimony 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 www.pre-cana.org for complete informa on about required marriage prepara on in the Diocese of Brooklyn. PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We are a Catholic Chris an 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 me, talents and treasure to support programs of evangeliza on and social jus ce. Our commitment encompasses serving the youth through educa on, sports and forma on. We seek to develop services for the elderly and homebound. Finally, we wish to challenge and sustain all parishioners through spiritual and educa onal ac vi es.
September 9, 2018 Twenty- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 2 Parish News When does the Youth Ministry Program begin? How do I register for it? Youth Ministry is growing at St. Kevin Parish! opportunities for young people to grow in their faith: We now have two Wednesday Nights Beginning on Wednesday, September 12th 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. High School Students - Grades 9, 10,11 & 12 led by Seminarian Joe Hadzovic Friday Nights Beginning on Friday, September 21st 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Grade School Students - Grades 7 & 8 led by Youth Minister Meg Rodriguez Please know that the young people of our parish, no matter what school they attend, are welcome to join these groups according to their age level. Just come to either group and you will be welcomed! Schedules will be given out for you to know when we are in session. It should be a great year ahead! Financial Section (See how well we are doing!) Special Collection 9/2.. $1,800.00 # of Pledges as of 9/4....233 Diocesan Assigned Goal:.$96,166.00 Total Received as of 9/5.$76,898.00 Pledged as of 9/4....$81,657.00 Balance to goal:...$14,509.00 Last weekend we asked that you please consider contributing or pledging to our Annual Catholic Appeal by September 9th. Please know, you have until December 31, 2018 to pay off your pledge. Here are some of the areas where your sacrificial generosity is helping our sisters and brothers: Vocations; Faith Formation for Children; Hospital Chaplains; Catholic Charities, and migration services. Our sisters and brothers are able to experience the Love of Christ through your sacrifice and love of neighbor. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
Page 3 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2018 Memorial Gifts Week of September 9th, 2018 Saturday, September 8th 5:00 Marion Karacostantis John Kane Felimona Faminiano (Health) Arianna Cunningham Sunday, September 9th 8:00 Maria Smolich 10:00 Eamonn Higgins 12:00 Gary Woods Monday, September 10th 9:00 In Loving Memory Tuesday, September 11th 9:00 Joseph Giaccone, Vincent Halloran and Warren Scullen - Victims of 9/11 Wednesday, September 12th 9:00 Gary Woods Thursday, September 13th 9:00 Gaetano Verrilli Friday, September 14th 9:00 Nicholas Rappold ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, September 15th 9:00 Nicholas W. Rappold (8th Anniversary) Saturday, September 15th 5:00 Giuseppe D Amico, Giuseppe Migliore and Antonina Garofalo (3rd Anniversary) Rose Vellozzi (2nd Anniversary) John Kane Terri Golden Sunday, September 16th 8:00 Lou & Virginia Picardi 10:00 Monsignor George V. Fogarty 12:00 Ann Miller The Bread and Wine is offered this week In Loving Memory. The two Sanctuary Lamps will burn this week in loving memory of Rose Vellozzi (2nd Anniv.) The Altar Candles will burn this week in loving memory of Gary Woods. The two vases of Flowers at the Tabernacle this week are given in loving memory of Rose Vellozzi (2nd Anniv.) Please Pray for the Sick of our Parish Roseann Prettitore, Annamaria Pereira, Baby Ava Bapttista, Luisa Gosman, Kathryn Pryor, Charlie Sturiale, Frank Kozar, Nicholas Joseph Andriano, James Leung, Thomas Karosos, Mark Karosos, Michael Antonucci, Kristin Carey, Ann Nancy Keegan, Isabella Ieraci and Lucy Petretti.. Please Pray for the Faithful Departed of our Parish Catherine Hartnett, Lucijano Grandic and Christopher Santana.
September 9, 2018, Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4 Financial Section 50/50 Raffle Congratulations to Ann M. Kovac, who won $435 in the August drawing! Please place your September 50/50 envelope (that you received in your monthly envelope package), with your $5 donation, in the collection basket today. Extra envelopes are located at the doors of the church (please write the month on the envelope). Thank you very much for your support of St. Kevin Church! August 26, 2018.........$8,174.00 September 2, 2018..$8,203.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY! Vocation Awareness Vocation Thought He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak. Are you being called to discipleship as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? If the Lord is truly calling you, what is needed is trust. To help in your discernment, you are invited to call the rectory (718-357-8888) and speak with one of the parish priests or you can call the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454. Parish & Community Events September 11th Memorial Mass All are invited to a Special Memorial Mass on Tuesday, September 11th at Sacred Heart Church in Bayside (215-35 38th Avenue ) at 7:30 P.M. Victims of 9/11 and their families will be remembered on the 17th Anniversary of the tragedies that occurred in New York, Washington, DC., and in Pennsylvania. Bishop Chappetto will be the main celebrant and homilist. Please join us, if your schedule permits. St, Kevin Senior Club will have their first meeting of the new season on Tuesday, September 11th in the Monsignor Finnerty Parish Center from 1:30 to 4:30 P.M. All are welcome! Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors There will be a meeting for all Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on Monday, September 10th, at 7:30 P.M. in the Church. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. We hope you had a great summer with time to relax and enjoy family and friends!
Page 5 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2018 Parish & Community Events Welcome Back! The Auburndale Improvement Association will meet on Tuesday, September 18th at 7:30 P.M., in the Msgr. Finnerty Parish Center. The Center is easily accessible with the use of the elevator and the parking lot (195th Street & 45th Ave.). Refreshments will be available. Join us, new members are always welcome! Hope you had a great summer! AARP Chapter 3334 welcomes new and old members. We will meet in the Msgr. Finnerty Parish Center on Monday, September 17th, from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. September 17th - Home Baked goods party and speakers from the NYPD on the Community Policing Program in Queens and the results so far. October 15th - Chinese Auction November 19th - Musical Entertainment. Please join us!
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