Parish Staff Most Reverend Raymond F. Chappetto, 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 Formation Mr. Thomas Sexton, Director of Music Administrative Staff Ms. Patricia Freeman, Secretary Mr. Anthony Porchetta, Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Stephen Barbaro, Bookkeeper Our Academy Saint Kevin Roman Catholic Church St. Kevin Catholic Academy Dr. Thomas Piro, Principal Dr. Hugh McGowan, Chairman - Board of Directors 45-21 194th Street Flushing, New York 11358 Rectory Office 718.357.8888 Rectory Fax 718.357.3671 Website Stkevinflushing.org Academy Phone 718.357.8110 ext. 4 Religious Education 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) Exposition 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 Information and available options, 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 information about required marriage preparation in the Diocese of Brooklyn. 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 educational activities.
March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 2 Q. With as many challenges in our world and in our church, where can I find some inner peace; some direction for the future, some sense of hope? A. Only with faith in the Resurrection of Jesus can we have what you are looking for. I feel the need for ashes this Lent more than ever before. We all have wounds that only God can heal. This year the reception of Ashes on Ash Wednesday (this Wednesday, March 6th) proves to all how much we need God. Lent is a time to reclaim healing, peace and hope. Lent is a time for re-directing our lives back to God. Lent is a time to grieve and mourn our sins and to look forward to the joy of Easter which reminds us of the ultimate source of hope, peace, joy and forgiveness: the Risen Christ! Join with me in an effort to grow in our faith this Lent. Faith in Jesus is our salvation! 2019 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL New Goal for 2019 - $92,322 We ask, once again, for your help to allow St. Kevin Parish to not only reach its goal, but also to exceed our goal which will allow us maintain all our services and programs. Please join us in praying the Appeal Prayer. Please help us by your generosity.
Page 3 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 3, 2019 Ash Wednesday, March 6th Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, and is the forty day preparation for the great feast of Easter. Ashes are given as a sign of our commitment to turn away from sin and believe in the Good News of Jesus Christ. At St. Kevin, ashes will be distributed: 1) during Masses celebrated at 9:00 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. 2) during a Prayer Service at 3:00 P.M. Lenten Regulations: Everyone 14 years of age or older is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Everyone 18 or older, and under 59 years of age, is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed minimal penitential practices. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. Lenten Schedule Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Friday evenings, March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5th and 12th at 7:00 P.M. in the Church and on Good Friday, April 19th at 7:30 P.M. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturdays from 4:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. in the Church and also on Monday, April 14th, from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Got Ques ons What good is God? Where am I going? Why don t prayers work? Do I have to love everybody? Why do some people get the best of me? Come explore these and other ques ons in a humorous, down-to-earth manner with Paulist Father John Collins. Join us for our Parish Lenten Mission beginning on Monday morning, March 11th and concluding on Wednesday evening, March 13th. Morning Sessions: During the 9:00 Mass Evening Sessions: 7:30 PM Prayer Service in Church
March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4 Saturday, March 2nd 5:00 Suriyawan Pornpitaksuk Patrick & Clara Casey Rose Villano Sunday, March 3rd 8:00 Those enrolled in the Parish Purgatorial Society 10:00 Deceased members of St. Kevin Rosary Society 12:00 John Martini. Monday, March 4th 9:00 Alma & Caren Bromdon Tuesday, March 5th 9:00 Rudi Calabrese ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS Ash Wednesday, March 6th 9:00 Frank Magnone 7:30 Albert Wetherell (1st Anniversary) Thursday, March 7th 9:00 Maria Caruso (48th Anniversary) Friday, March 8th 9:00 Filomena Sica Saturday, March 9th 9:00 Edmund Wallace Saturday, March 9th 5:00 Eugene McGourty Domenico Lamonaca & Lucy DeMaria Enzo H. Velazgues (1st Anniversary) Alfonso Caetta Sunday, March 10th 8:00 People of St. Kevin Parish 10:00 Walter Pfeiffer 12:00 Anne & Anthony D Annible Memorial Gifts Week of March 3, 2019 The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in loving memory of Rose & Julian Xuereb. The two Sanctuary Lamps will burn this week in loving memory of Warren and Howard Johnson. The Altar Candles will burn this week in loving memory of Giuseppe Restagno. The St. Kevin Lamp will burn this week for The Intentions of the Donor. For the Sick of our Parish: Nancy Keegan, Anna Maria Amplo, Pauline Heffernan, Lucy Petretti, Gloria Diminich, Kelly Kaso, Vincent Picardi, Scott Wachter, Katrina McGrath and Michael Antonucci. For the Faithful Departed of our Parish: Anne Campbell, Luz Arambula and Kristin Kababik Carey. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
Page 5 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 3, 2019 Financial Section February 24, 2019......$7,764.00 50/50 Raffle Please place your March 50/50 raffle envelope, with your $5 donation, in the collection basket today. Thank you for your support of St. Kevin Church! News from Parish/Civic Associations St. Kevin Senior Club will meet on Tuesday, March 5th in the Msgr. Finnerty Parish Center. We will have a trip to Empire City on Wednesday, March 27th. The cost is $25 and you receive the package of the day. For reservations, please call Sam at 718-762-3256. New members are always welcome! Girl Scout Sunday Girl Scouts and their families are invited to join together on Sunday, March 10th, at the 10:00 A.M. Celebration of the Eucharist, in recognition of National Girl Scout Sunday. Please join us in the front pews to celebrate 106 years of fulfilling a promise: On my honor, I will try to serve God.. Also, please join in supporting the Blood Drive after all Masses that day! Additional information can be found on Page 7. The Girl Scouts will sponsor a Defensive Driving Course on Saturday, March 23rd, in the Parish Center from 9AM - 3PM. Upon completion, you will receive a Green Cross Certificate, good for a 10% discount off your insurance for 3 years and point reductions. The cost is $45. You may reserve your seat by texting or calling Rosanne at 718 406-3006. Want to get more out of the Mass? During Lent, join us as we explain The Five W s of the Liturgy, Who - When - What - Where - Why (over five weeks). Wednesday Morning Sessions: 9:45: Msgr. Finnerty Parish Ctr. March 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17 Wednesday Evening Sessions: 7:30: Convent March 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17 Name: Morning Sessions Phone #: Evening Sessions Please return form to Rectory (or place in collec on basket)
March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 6 The Auburndale Improvement Association will meet on Tuesday, March 19th, at 7:30 P.M. in the Msgr. Finnerty Parish Center. The Center is easily accessible from the parking lot at 195th Street & 45th Avenue. An elevator is available down to the Center. Our guests will be officers from the 111th Precinct of the NYPD. Refreshments will be available. All are welcome! St. Kevin Parish Mission to Jamaica As you heard last weekend, this year s Mustard Seed Mission will take place from August 24 through August 31. We will be serving the disabled children of the Mustard Seed Community in Jamaica, since the political situation in Nicaragua remains unstable. Our mission to Jamaica will also help support the children in the Mission homes in Nicaragua. If you are interested in joining the Mission team for this lifechanging opportunity, or if you would like to assist this year s Mission by raising funds, or in any other capacity, please contact Margaret or Tony at 718-461-7128. Save the Date The St. Vincent de Paul Society Clothing Truck will be at St. Kevin on Sunday, March 31st, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon to accept your clean, gently used clothing. Line Dancing Line Dancing sessions will take place on the following Friday nights in the Msgr. Finnerty Parish Center from 8 P.M. to 10 P.M. Please Note time change because of Stations of the Cross. March 8th, 15th and 22nd. Please join us! High School Honor Rolls We have been advised by the following young parishioners have achieved Honor Roll status during the past marking period:. Congratulations to all! Holy Cross Jayson Albert, Jeremy Astudillo Joshu Bonilla, Christopher Burns, Thomas Byrne, Thomas Clune, Jr., Matthew Cutrona, Melissa Cutrona, Nicholas DiVittorio, Anthony Evangelou, Thomas Graham, Kevin Kane, Steven Keenan, Thomas Machalek, Emmanuel Martinez, Shawn Moffatt and Caterina Russo. St. Francis Prep Joromya Aclao, Lauren Berardi, Joseph Brigante, Alyssa Casares, Madison Castillo, Sebastien Chavannes, Gabriel Colon, Antonio DiVanna, Amanda DiVittorio, Vincent DiVittorio, Caleigh Edwards, Casey Edwards, Michael Feeney, Miranda Florez. Andrew Goetz, Chloe Gonzalez, Marissa Gonzalez, Tyler Higgins, Catherine Iriarte, Matthew Iriarte, Andrew Kaouris, Ashley Leto, Victoria Listort, Jeremy Mendez, Anthony Moretto, Sophia Moretto, Emily Nando, Max Pecora, Jacqueline Pena, Nina Peros, Ethan Portelli, Vincent Smedile, Carlos Taborda, Gabriella Villaplana, Matthew Weinbaum and Christina Zouvelos.
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March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 8 Treating Others as God Does, With Patience, Grace, and Love* People love to judge other people and give advice, even when they don t have much to offer. It can be kind of cute to see children spouting off about topics they know nothing about, but it gets a little scarier when they grow up. Depending on how serious the topic is, it can become downright dangerous, like the blind leading the blind. As Jesus points out in today s Gospel, we can be particularly prone to offering unnecessary, as well as ill-conceived, advice in the spiritual or moral realm. It can seem so clear to us what needs to happen in someone s life that it s hard to hold back. But when it comes to our own lives, we are more cautious because we see the big picture, and we know there is no quick and easy fix. Only God sees the true big picture. And because he does, he treats us with unending patience, grace, and mercy. What a comforting truth this is! You can rest peacefully, secure in the faith that your heavenly Father has you in the palm of his hand. But here too is where a major challenge lies: God sees everyone s big picture. He has every person in the palm of his hand even the people you understand the least. This means that you can leave everyone else to his care. You don t have to worry about changing them! Of course, you should love the people around you and be involved in their lives. But try to do it by treating them with the same merciful, loving approach that God has. Seek to understand and empathize, not condemn and over-advise. Think of one person whom you are most tempted to judge or give advice to. Now try to isolate one conversation you have had in the last day or two when you gave in to the temptation to try to fix him or her. How could you have offered grace and love instead? Finally, watch for the next conversation, and lead with love rather than correction. Shine like lights in the world as you hold on to the word of life. *Catholic Charismatic Renewal National Service Committee Diocesan Pilgrimage Oberammergau The Passion Play Visits to: Wurzburg, Rothenburg, Rebensburg, Passau, Salzburg & Munich May 12 21, 2020 Bishop Octavio Cisneros Spiritual Director Rev. Frank Schwarz, Chaplain ----------------- For a Brochure Call Peters Way Tours 516-605-1551x17 Stewardship Thought The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart. Jesus, the Eternal Word, continues to call many to lives of holiness as priests, deacons and in the consecrated life. Could you be one of them? 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 or email: vocations@diobrook.org. It is not you who chose me, but I who chose you. John 15:16
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