ST. RAPHAEL S PARISH 35-20 Greenpoint Avenue, L.I.C., NY 11101 Telephone: 718-729-8957 Fax: 729-5238 E-Mail: straphaelrectory@yahoo.com Website: www.straphael-queens.org MISSION STATEMENT: St. Raphael s is a parish rooted in tradition yet responding to an evolving community by evangelization in action. We seek to inspire the larger Catholic community to a more committed faith life and to heed Christ s call of sharing time, talent and treasure for the needs of others. DECLARACION DE MISION: San Rafael es una parroquia enraizada en la tradición y a la vez responde a una comunidad que evoluciona con una acción evangelizadora. Buscamos inspirar a la comunidad católica global a que vivan una fe más comprometida y a prestar atención a la llamada de Cristo a compartir tiempo, talento y bienes con los necesitados. EUCHARIST SCHEDULE Saturday/Sábado Sunday/Domingo WEEKDAY SCHEDULE Monday - Friday 9:00am Lunes - Viernes 9:00am 5:00pm - English 8:00am - English 9:45am - Korean 11:00 am English 12:30 pm Spanish/Español OFFICE HOURS/HORARIO Monday - Friday/Lunes - Viernes 9:00-1:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm Saturday/Sábado By appointment / Mediante cita BAPTISM/BAUTISMO Please contact the rectory to make arrangements. You will need the child s birth certificate. favor de llamar la rectoria. Necesitará el certificado de nacimiento del niño. MARRIAGE/MATRIMONIO Any couple wishing to marry should contact the rectory at least six (6) months before the wedding. Una pareja que está pensando en el matrimonio debe de llamar la rectoría seis (6) meses antes de la boda. RECONCILIATION/RECONCILIACION Saturday/Sábado 4:00-4:45pm and by appointment/y por cita. MINISTRY TO THE SICK/ CUIDADO DE LOS ENFERMOS Please call the rectory at 729-8957 to make arrangements for the sick person to receive Holy Communion or the Anointing of the sick at home. favor de llamar la rectoría al 729-8957 para que la persona enferma reciba la Comunión o Unción de los Enfermos en la casa.
FROM THE PASTOR Dear Parishioners, October 16th: Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time A few miscellaneous items this weekend: The diocesan celebration if Mission Sunday is this weekend, but (for our English and Spanish Masses) we will take up the second collection for the Missions next weekend, October 22nd/23rd. This is due to the dating used by the company that prints our parish-support envelopes. The collection is a most important one, promoting the evangelization which is at the heart of the gospel, so please be generous next weekend. To find out more about the Missions, visit the special World Mission Sunday websites: mission.org or IAmAMissionary.org. In his message for the occasion this year, Pope Francis has pleaded, Let us not close our hearts within our own particular concerns, but let us open them to all of humanity. Speaking of special appeals, thank you for your generosity to the recent after Mass/at doors requests for solidarity with the Louisiana flood victims ($2083) and the Italian earthquake victims ($1805). These are genuine acts of mercy on your part. Now that our Italian Night is at hand this weekend, we begin more active promotion for the St. Raphael s Got Talent event set for Saturday night, November12th, at 7:00 pm, in Michael Brenan Hall. Some acts have already steeped up, but we are looking to recruit more for a genuine experience of variety entertainment. If you have a talent or know of someone who is willing and able, please step up and let us know. Contact the rectory for more information. Some of you are familiar with John Hwang, who is associated with our Korean community and has participated in or spoken at English-language events here. His solo rendition of the song he himself wrote and sang at the Korean Martyrs 25th Anniversary Concert here was a highlight of that concert. John is a major seminarian at St. Joseph s Seminary in Dunwoodie (Yonkers) and will be ordained a deacon on Saturday, November 5th. Father Luke and I have been invited to vest him with stole and dalmatic during that liturgy. The following day, Sunday, November 6th, I have invited Deacon John to assist and preach at the English Masses at 8 am and 11 am, and at the Korean Mass at 9:45 am. Since it is also the Family Mass Sunday, we will use the social hour following the 11 am Mass for a little reception in his honor. Please join us as we gratefully affirm his vocation and celebrate this official step on his road to the priesthood. -Father Jerry Jecewiz World Mission Sunday s special second collection will take place at the English and Spanish Masses at St. Raphael s next weekend, October 22nd/23rd. Please support the missions. Thanks. PARISH STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL Rev. Jerry Jecewiz, Pastor Rev. Luke Kim, Korean Ministry Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ. Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister PARISH STEWARDSHIP Last week s church offering $5,372.00 Average weekly expenses $6,185.00
October 16th: Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time Mass Intentions for the Week of October 16th Sunday, October 16th: 8:00 Roy Fuchs (Jim and Gloria Buckley) 9:45 KOREAN MASS 11:00 Halina Goldblat Budzinska (Waclaw Szymankiewicz) AND Eileen Kubasinski (Family and Friends) 12:30 Carmen Escaleros Apolo (Aquiles Youguana) AND Miguel Semidey (Familia y amigos) Monday, October 17th: 9:00 Juanita Leon (Estate) Tuesday October 18th: 9:00 Marion Hamluk (Carol Mussi) Wednesday, October 19th: 9:00 John Callaghan (Eileen and Don McCallian) Thursday, October 20th: 9:00 Dorothy Huber (Maria Romero and Family) Friday, October 21st: 9:00 Yolanda Sipin (40th Day Remembrance) (Maria Sipin) Saturday, October 22nd: 5:00 Deceased Members of the Nichols Family (Nichols Family) Sunday, October 23rd: 8:00 Kola and Dila Saljanin (Saljanin Family) 9:45 KOREAN MASS 11:00 Carmen Sonia Cachimbo and Maria Hubertina Cachimbo (Solangel Cachimbo) 12:30 Arturo Ramirez (Enith Parra) The Bread and Wine this week is offered in memory of Joan Smith, requested by Eileen Walsh. UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES: In English: Sat., Nov. 5, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat.,Oct. 29, 11 am. THIS WEEK S EVENTS Sun., Oct. 16: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9;30 am Faith Formation (CCD) classes Mon., Oct. 17 Feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch Jewish Feast of Succot 7 pm Spanish Sacramental Prep (RICA) Tues., Oct. 18: Feast of St. Luke 7:30 pm Spanish Bible Study Wed., Oct. 19: Feast of the North American Martyrs 7 pm - Spanish Rosary + Praise Thurs., Oct. 20: Feast of St. Paul of the Cross Food Pantry: 10:30 am to 12:00 7:30 pm Choir practice Fri., Oct. 21: 7 pm Span. Faith Formation for Children Sat., Oct. 22: Feast of St. John Paul II (Fumio Tanai photo) In Spanish: Sat., Oct. 22, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Oct. 17, 7:30 pm. Sat., Nov. 12, 2 pm. Prep class is Monday, Nov. 7, 7:30 pm Food Pantry: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm 2 pm Spanish Baptisms 3 pm Spanish Quinceañera FOOD PANTRY is usually open Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, and Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. New volunteers are always welcome, as are donations of canned, packaged foods (non-perishable).
THIS N THAT 1. Our Food Pantry thanks Queen of Angels parish for its ongoing support, especially its most recent donation of $436. Deeply appreciated! 2. Our next Family Mass will be on Sunday, November 6th: 11 am in English and 12:30 pm in Spanish. Refreshments in Michael Brennan Hall follow each liturgy. 3. Aviation High School, at 45-30 36 Street, Long Island City, offers evening ESL and HSE TASC Spanish classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm to 9 pm. For more info, call 718-361-9480. ALL SOULS DAY, the annual commemoration of the faithful departed, is Wed., Nov. 2nd. A novena of parish Masses will be offered for your special intentions. List the names of your departed loved ones on the Remembrance envelope in your parish pack (extras available at rear of the church) for placement on the altar. On Sunday, November 6th, at the 11 am and 12:30 pm Masses, we will have a remembrance reading of the names of the persons buried through the services of our parish in the last twelve months. FAMILY MASS CHOIR AN INVITATION We are ready to start a new year for St. Raphael s Family Mass Choir and we need your talents. The children and adults working with the choir have done an excellent job over the recent years and have made significant contributions to the liturgical life of St. Raphael s parish. Children in grades 2 and above who are ready and willing to sing are encouraged to join us. We would also be interested in having any high school students participate. The practices are held one or two Monday s a month at 7:00PM and the choir will be singing at the monthly Family Masses, Christmas Eve, and other appropriate occasions. Dates and other specific information will follow. The only requirements are that you attend practice and Mass and behave appropriately. We continue to look for adults who are willing to assist in the singing, who may play a musical instrument or who are willing to help with other support functions, such as transportation. If you are interested please fill out this form and return it to the parish rectory, to Sister Christine at the Religious Education Program, Joe Becker or Jan Wnek after Mass. If you have any questions regarding the choir please feel free to call the rectory or call Joe Becker at 718-392-3008 or email Joe at joebecker49@gmail.com. I am interested in being a part of St. Raphael s Family Mass Choir (Please print clearly) Individual s Name Telephone Number Email
EL RINCON HISPANO DOMINGO DE LAS MISIONES Nuestra celebración local en San Rafael tendrá lugar el próximo domingo 23 de octubre. La segunda colecta el próximo doingo sera para las misiones. Sean generosos por favor. FORMACION EN LA FE Un programa espiritual (en español) para los niños y las niñas empezando con la edad de 4 años. ESTUDIO BIBLICO El programa tiene lugar cada martes a las 7:30 pm, en el sótano de la iglesia (Michael Brennan Hall). Viernes de las 7 pm a las 8 pm en el sótano de la rectoría. Todos están invitados a participar. Con la colaboración del apostolado Vino Nuevo. Rosario y Alabanza: Cada miércoles a las 7:00 pm en el sótano de la rectoría. NO RECIBIO UN SACRAMENTO EN LA NIÑEZ? LE FALTA LA PRIMERA COMUNION O LA CONFIRMACION? Un grupo para los adolescentes y adultos está formado para ayudarle recibirlo. Llame a la rectoría (718-729-8957) o venga a la reunion este lunes (17 de octubre) a las 7:00 pm en el sótano de la rectoría.
ADDITIONAL PET BLESSING PICTURES. More photos (by Carol) on display in the church vestibule. NEXT YOUTH GROUP MEETING Sat., Oct. 29th 6:00 pm Michael Brennan Hall UNITED 40 S CIVIC ASSOCIATION Next meeting: Thursday, Oct. 20th, 7:00 pm St. Teresa s Parish Center 44th St. & 50th Ave. Crime report / Scams / Neighborhood Parking / Reports from local officials
Because our last two Flea Markets had to be cancelled due to the forecast of adverse weather WHITE ELEPHANT SALE Sat., Oct. 29th, 9 am to 4 pm. Inside, in Michael Brennan Hall. Free admission. No outside vendors.