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 24, 2019 Third Sunday of Lent Page 2 Q. There are several collections coming up that need an explanation. I received them in my envelope packet but I m not sure what they are going to do with my donation. Can you enlighten me? A. Here is an example of two (2) upcoming collections and what your contribution will do: 1) Sunday, March 31st - The Catholic Relief Services Collection provides funds for relief for Natural Disasters, the office of International Justice and Peace, Migration and Refugee Services, Pastoral Care for Immigrants and Refugees, relief work of Our Holy Father, Pope Francis and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network. 2) Sunday April 28th - Catholic Home Missions Collection strengthens the missionary work right here in the USA by funding a wide range of pastoral services including evangelization, religious education, the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of seminarians and lay ministers and missionary ethnic groups. As a side note, if you do not receive envelopes and are interested in using our envelope system, please fill out the registration form on page 8 of this bulletin and we will have our envelope company mail you a packet at their next distribution period. An incentive to using our envelope system is so that you can receive a tax statement at the end of the year. Hope this information is helpful to you. A hear elt THANK YOU to all those who took the me to bake Irish Soda Bread, and other baked goods, for our St. Patrick s Day breakfast. Also, thank you to all those who par cipated in the breakfast. We had 124 parishioners join us for a breakfast buffet. St. Kevin Rosary Society Please join us on Sunday, April 7th at the 10:00 A.M. Celebration of the Eucharist. Please sit in front of the Blessed Mother s Altar. We will have our monthly General Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th in the Msgr. Finnerty Parish Center at 7:00 P.M. All ladies of the parish are invited to join us at the monthly Mass and the meeting. Stay tune for our next breakfast!
Page 3 Third Sunday of Lent March 24, 2019 Saturday, March 23rd 5:00 Carmelo Catinella Jim Wrynn Arturo Santiago Lou & Virginia Picardi Sunday, March 24th 8:00 Charlotte Riiordan 10:00 Nick Kazdaglis 12:00 Carol Maddalong Monday, March 25th 9:00 Teobaldo Grillone (101st Anniversary) Tuesday, March 26th 9:00 The Peros Family ANNOUNCED MASS INTENTIONS Memorial Gifts Week of March 24, 2019 The Bread and Wine will be offered this week in loving memory of Ralph Laucella. The two Sanctuary Lamps will burn this week in loving memory of Lino Nicolich. The Altar Candles will burn this week in loving memory of Anne Campbell. The St. Kevin Lamp will burn this week for the Intentions of the Donor. Wednesday, March 27th 9:00 Ralph Laucella Thursday, March 28th 9:00 Marion Martin Friday, March 29th 9:00 Anne Campbell Saturday, March 30th 9:00 The Carpenter, De Meyere & Stiess Families Saturday, March 30th 5:00 Reverend Charles Kehoe Patrick Mora (6th Anniversary) Alex Merlini Franco LaSpisa Sunday, March 31st 8:00 John Riordan 10:00 Michele & Filomena Sbarile 12:00 Deceased members & spouses of the Catholic Widows & Widowers Club of Queens For the Sick of our Parish: Nancy Keegan, Anna Maria Amplo, Pauline Heffernan, Rosanna Prettitore, Lucy Petretti, Gloria Diminich, Kelly Kaso, Vincent Picardi, Scott Wachter, Katrina McGrath and Michael Antonucci. For the Faithful Departed of our Parish: Amedeo Indelicato, Louis Russo, Celesta Chiara and Eileen Bishop. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
March 24, 2019 Third Sunday of Lent Page 4 Looking for Lenten Activities? 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 27 and April 3, 10, 17 Wednesday Evening Sessions: 7:30: Convent March 27 and April 3, 10, 17 Name: Morning Sessions Phone #: Evening Sessions Please return form to Rectory (or place in collec on basket) Join us each Friday during Lent for the praying of the Sta ons of the Cross 7:00 PM in the Church *On Good Friday, Sta ons of the Cross will be prayed at 7:30PM in the Church. Mercy is the true power that can save humanity and the world from sin and evil, Pope Francis April 15
Page 5 Third Sunday of Lent March 24, 2019 Mercy God is mercy. That seems to be the main message of the reading from Exodus. God has seen the suffering of the Israelites and promises mercy and rescue. From then on, God is to be known as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Vocation Thought I AM has sent me to you. Could the Lord be calling you to proclaim His name 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. Come no nearer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground. Paul calls his readers to continue to grow in the faith. The God who rescued Israel also rescues them. As beneficiaries of God s mercy, Christians must keep on working, doing their part to become ever more trusting and loving people of God. The Gospel s second section is a homey story about God s mercy. Against the advice of the land owner, the vinedresser pleads for mercy, and shows mercy, to allow the poor fig tree yet another year to become productive. Stewardship Thought Good stewards realize that, like the fig tree, they are endowed with God-given gifts that are meant to bear fruit for God and neighbor. God has legitimate expectations of them. They also realize they do not know how much time they have left before the gardener returns for an accounting of their fruitfulness. How are we using our God-given gifts? How might we use our gifts to bear more fruit? The answer requires some urgency.
March 24, 2019 Third Sunday of Lent Page 6 Financial Section March 10, 2019.....$10,339.00 Thank You!!!!!! 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! 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal Information
Page 7 Third Sunday of Lent March 24, 2019 Parish Organizations/Civic Societies Announcements St. Kevin Senior Club will meet on Tuesday, March 26th 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 and information, please call Sam at 718-762-3256. 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. April 12th. Please join us! Auburndale Chapter 3334 of AARP will meet on Monday, March 25th, from 1 to 4 PM, in the Msgr. Finnerty Parish Center. The guest speaker will present the topic, Fall Prevention and Safety in the Home. Bingo and a 50/50 raffle will follow. New members are welcome. For additional information, please call Mary at 718-357-3365. The St. Vincent de Paul Society Clothing Truck will be at St. Kevin on: Sunday, April 7th, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon to accept your clean, gently used clothing. Thank you for your support! 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 kaitlin@petersway.com Would you like to make a difference in one small part of our world? 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. However, our parish mission to Jamaica will also help support the children in the Mustard Seed Community residences in Nicaragua. If you are interested in joining the Mission team for this life-changing opportunity, or if you would like to assist this year s Mustard Seed Mission by raising funds, or in any other capacity, please contact Margaret or Tony at 718-461-7128. There will be a meeting of the Mission Team and anyone interested in assisting the Team this Tuesday evening, March 26, at 7:30 in the Rectory.
March 24, 2019 Third Sunday of Lent Page 8 Reminders Throughout the Season of Lent, we ask you to please hold in prayer John Alvarez and Michele Alvarez who will complete their initiation with the reception of Confirmation on the Feast of Pentecost. If you or someone you know may be in need of completing their full initiation, please contact the rectory and speak to a priest, 718-357-8888. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion & Lectors There will be a meeting for all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion & Lectors on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7:30PM in the Church. Please make every effort to attend the meeting. Thank you! The Associated Vincentian Charities of Brooklyn Gives Back For each car, truck or van (running or not) the Associated Vincentian Charities will give back to our parish $75 to $200 for each vehicle. If you, a family member or friend have an old or neglected vehicle that is not being used, please call the St. Vincent de Paul Society at 718-491-2525 or you can also email them at: svdpauto-brooklynqueens.org. Just remember to tell them that you are from St. Kevin Parish. There is an IRS tax deduction and also free towing no matter the condition of the car. Thank you for your support of this program and St. Kevin Parish! Sign me Up! Register with Us! All are WELCOME! Interested in being part of the St. Kevin Parish Community? If you are new to the Parish, or not so new, we ask that you please register with the Parish. Please fill out the form below and drop it in the collection basket. Your registration helps us to know who lives in our parish, what types of ministries we ought to offer, and pastoral guidance could be afforded to you! Once we receive your request, we will send you a registration form. WELCOME! **************************************************************************************************************** Name: Phone #: Email: Address: I worship here and would like to register. I am interested in completing my Sacraments of Initiation. I am interested in enrolling my child in the Faith Formation Program. I am interested in joining parish Ministries. I am moving from the Parish.
Page 9 Third Sunday of Lent March 24, 2019 Information from our Faith Formation Office Proximate Preparation Meetings Parents and Candidates for: First Holy Communion March 25, 2019 at 7:00PM Confirmation April 1, 2019 at 7:00PM We are now accep ng applica ons for 2019-2020 Frequently Asked Questions: Who should be enrolled?: All children in public school should be registered for religious instruction from Kindergarten through grade 8. In order to receive a Sacrament - must have at least two years of formation. When are classes held?: All classes are held on SUNDAY MORNING BEGINNING AT 8:30 A.M. in the School Building and conclude WITH THE 10:00 a.m. MASS in Church. We invite parents to join us for the Mass. It will be a Family Mass with children and parents involved in the Sunday Liturgy. Children will be dismissed from Church. When can I register my child(ren)?: You can come to register or re-register in the Faith Formation Office located in the St. Kevin Catholic Academy building (Room 208). Please use the main school entrance. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Sunday morning between 8:30 and 10 a.m. If you wish to come to the office on Sunday, please use the Gym entrance. For new registrants we will need a copy of their Baptismal certificate. Who can I call if I have questions?: You can contact Ms. Agnes Rus (Director of Faith Formation, DRE) or Mrs. Rosaria Surace (Assistant to the DRE) at 718-357-8110 ext. 3 or by email Stkevinfaithformation@gmail.com.
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