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 45-21 194th Street Flushing, NY 11358-3533 718-357-8888 (Telephone) 718-357-3671 (Fax) Patricia Freeman, Parish Secretary Melissa Vollaro, Bookkeeper Parish Website: www.stkevinflushing.org Parish e-mail 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 December 17, 2017 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 718-894-4888. Third Sunday of Advent
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Page 3 www.stkevinflushing.org December 17, 2017 Q. What restaurants and Bakeries donated to our recent Food Festival? I d like to go there when I go out to eat to thank them for participating. A. The following restaurants/bakeries donated food to our Fall Food Festival. We would appreciate it if you would mention our gratitude when you eat in the restaurants or purchase baked goods at the bakeries! Without them, we would not have had such a wonderful event. Restaurants Gyro World, Hot Ginger Restaurant, Il Bacco Restaurant, Jägerhaus Gastropub & Biergarten, Joah Restaurant, Joong Koog Jip Restaurant, Little Saigon Cuisine, LN 1380 Restaurant, Maggie Mays Restaurant, Marbella Restaurant, Masala Box Restaurant, Mekong East Restaurant, Michael & Sons Pizza, Mizumi Restaurant, Mythos Restaurant, North Shore Diner, Piccolo Sogno, Primo Amore Restaurant, Sabor Guarani Restaurant, San Soo Kap San Restaurant, Sushi Village, Tang Restaurant, Verdi's of Whitestone, La Baraka Restaurant and Marathon Food Shop. Bakeries Cason Cheesecake & Bakery Co., Dunkin Donuts, Elite Pastries, Joe s Sicilian Bakery, Lulu s Bakery, Martha s Country Bake Shop, Oasis Café & Bakery, Salernos Bakery and The French Workshop. Supermarkets Fairway Market, Food Universe Marketplace, H-Mart, Key Food-Gemstone Supermarkets and Stop and Shop. Please Pray for those who are ill: Thomas Karosos, Michael Antonucci, Jenny Rodriguez, Cheryl Gardiner, James Leung, Betty Sheridan, Frank Kozar, Christine Porcaro, Kristin Carey, Isabella Ieraci, Bridget Kunz, Lucy Petretti, Jennifer Goldschmitt and for those who have died. FAITH FORMATION Agnes Rus, AO, Director of Faith Formation 45-50 195th Street 718-357-5317 Rosaria Surace, Secretary ABLAZE YOUTH MINISTRY Mrs. Megan Rodriguez, Youth Minister For upcoming meeting dates, please contact Meg at stkevin.ablaze@gmail.com or 845-290-2366. 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 45-50 195th Street 718-357-8110, ext. 4, Academy Website: www.stkevinca.org Vocation Thought The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me. You belong to Christ and Christ is God s! How will you respond to so great a love? Is He asking you to follow Him by serving in the priesthood or consecrated life? life. 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. 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. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): 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 www.pre-cana.org for complete information about required marriage preparation in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
December 17, 2017 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 4 Today, Sunday, December 17th, is the Third Sunday of Advent. The readings for today s Mass begin on Page #865 in the Hymnal. Christmas and New Years Mass Schedule MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, December 16th 5:00 Firefighter Thomas Brick Philomena Ciacci Hernan Rodas Sunday, December 17th 8:00 Virginia & Louis Picardi 10:00 Joseph Scavo 12:00 Gary Woods Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24th 4:00 P.M., 6:00 P.M. Christmas Day Monday, December 25th 12:00 Midnight, 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon Monday, December 18th 9:00 Ivana & Rodolfo DiSaverio (7th Anniv.) Tuesday, December 19th 9:00 Anthony Mezzetti Wednesday, December 20th 9:00 Albert M. & Hedwig D. Wetherell Thursday, December 21st 9:00 John & Charles & Dorothy Kavanagh Friday, December 22nd 9:00 John Richard Martini Saturday, December 23rd 9:00 Davey Adames Saturday, December 23rd 5:00 Myrna Donodeo Stephen Pavlovic Kay & Mike Kane Joseph Esposito, Jr. Hernan Rodas Sunday, December 24th 8:00 In Honor & Thanksgiving to The Blessed Mother 10:00 Nancy & Batt Harnett 12:00 Susan & Michael McGowan Solemnity of Mary Monday, January 1st 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M Memorial Gifts The gifts of Bread and Wine are given this week in loving memory of Eleanor Bergamine. The Altar Candles will burn this week in loving memory of Marie Lana. The St. Kevin Shrine Lamp will burn this week for the Intentions of the Donor.
Page 5 www.stkevinflushing.org December 17, 2017 Thank You from the Youth Ministry Group Dear Parishioners, On behalf of the St. Kevin Youth Ministry, I would like to thank you all for your tremendous generosity during this holiday season. We have received over two hundred gifts. These gifts will be delivered before Christmas to the local elderly homes. Without your support, this would not be possible. Take care and God Bless, Meg Rodriguez, Youth Minister December 22nd Weekly Collection December 10, 2017........$8,881.00 Religious Retirement Fund.....$1,608.00 Thank You! Dear Most Reverend Chappetto, On behalf of the Pastoral Co-Mission and parishioners of Our Lady of Good counsel and St. John the Baptist Church, I wish to sincerely thank the community of St. Kevin for their generous donation of Thanksgiving food to the poor families of our parish. May God bless you all for your generosity! Sincerely yours in Christ, Rev. Astor L. Rodriguez, C.M. Pastor
December 17, 2017 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 6 Calling on all those who wish to assist in decorating our Church for Christmas; we could really use your help! When: Friday, December 22, 2017 at 6:00PM Please enter through parking lot entrance, near elevator. Confirmation Candidates could use this time as an opportunity for service hours. Christmas Tree Shopping? Visit Garden World at 46-20 Francis Lewis Blvd, Flushing, NY 11358 Looking for a beautiful fresh cut tree, poinsettias, decorations, etc? Look no further. Garden World has a variety of fresh cut trees ranging in all sizes, a beautiful array of poinsettias, and Garden World even sells decorations for your Christmas display; ONE STOP SHOPPING. Please bring this bulletin to receive $5.00 off the purchase of your fresh cut tree and Garden World will donate $5.00 to St. Kevin Church for every fresh cut tree sold! From everyone at Garden World, we wish you a blessed and joyous Advent and Christmas Season!!
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