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 rectoría. 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 (718)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 (718)729-8957 para que la persona enferma reciba la Comunión o Unción de los Enfermos en la casa.
March 31th, 2019: Fourth Sunday of Lent PARISH STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL Rev. Jerry Jecewiz, Pastor Rev. Kuno Kim, Parochial Vicar Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ. Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister PARISH STEWARDSHIP Last week s offering Average weekly expenses $4,236 $6,185
March 31th, 2019: Fourth Sunday of Lent Mass Intentions for the Week Sunday, March 31st: 8:00 am Wilson Uy (Edith, Robert & Stephanie Song) 9:45am KOREAN MASS 11:00am Joseph O Sullivan (Mr.&Mrs. Gavin Nichols) Virginia Flanagan (Dina Flingeri) Arthur Fourcand & Yvonne Clara Samedi Fourcand (Yanick Fourcand) 12:30 pm Father Lawrence Gellel, S.J. Monday, April 1st: 9:00am Alexander J. Boehler, Jr. (2nd Anniv. Rem) (Robert Boehler) Tuesday, April 2nd: 9:00 am Juanita Leon (Estate) \Wednesday, April 3rd: 9:00 am Sixto De Jesús (46yrs Anniv (Daughter Gloria, Leo, Kevin Gonzalez & Fam.) Grace Burke (Kevin Burke) Thursday, April 4th: 9:00 am Deceased of Boyle Family (Family) Friday, April 5th: 9:00 am Katarina Fikar Saturday, April 6th: 5:00pm Tina Cacchioli (Robert Boehler) Carmel Doran Norma Leticia Suarez Cortes (Daniel Suarez) SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: English: Sat., Apr. 20, 7:30 pm. Prep class to be set. Sat., June 1, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., May 25, 11 am. (Fumio Tanai photo) Spanish: Sat., Apr. 20, 7:30 pm. Prep class to be set. Sat., May 25, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., May 20th, at 7:00 pm. WEEK S EVENTS Sun., March 31st: Fourth Sunday of Lent 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal Sunday 9:30 am -Religious Ed. (CCD) classes 12:30 pm Second Scrutiny at Mass 1:30 pm RCIA Mon., April 1st: April Fools Day 7:30 pm Family Mass Choir practice Tues., April 2nd: Feast of St. Francis of Paula 6 pm Children s Music Group 6:30-7:30 pm Holy Hour 7:30 pm Via Crucis Wed., April 3rd: 9:30 am Stations of the Cross 7 pm Spanish Prayer Group Thus., April 4th: Feast of St. Isidore 10:30 am to 12 noon Food Pantry 7:30 pm- Choir Practice Fri., April 5th: Feast of St. Vincent Ferrer First Friday Day of Abstinence 7:00 pm Spanish Family Catechesis (RB) 6:00 pm Folkloric Dance Group (MBH) Sat., April 6th: First Saturday 1:30 to 3:00 pm Food Pantry 3:00 pm Spanish Wedding 5:00 pm Folkloric Dance Group (MBH) Sun., April 7th: Fifth Sunday of Lent 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal 9:30 am Rel. Ed. Classes (CCD) Third Scrutiny at 12:30 pm Mass 1:30 pm RCIA Food Pantry is open Thursdays 10:30 am to 12 noon, and Saturday 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. If it s your first time, bring photo ID.
Grateful, as a parish, for being under the protecting wing of Archangel Raphael through the years. If you would like a copy of your accountable 2018 church contributions for income-tax purposes, please call or stop by the rectory during weekday office hours. Thank you to all who plan and are accountable in their giving to St. Raphael s. To sign up for parish-support envelopes, contact the rectory office (718729-8957). Father Jerry s Magic with a Message program (visual illustrations from variety arts pointing up religious truths related to the Lenten theme of forgiveness) will be presented nearby this Monday evening, April 1st at 7:00 pm: St. AnthonySt. Alphonsus lower church, Manhattan Avenue just off Greenpoint Avenue, in Greenpoint. Suitable for family audiences. Next Sunday, April 7th: 11 am in English 12:30 pm in Spanish Refreshments down in Brennan Hall after Mass. Reminder: Choir practice is Mon., Apr. 1, 7:30 pm, in church.
EL RINCON HISPANO Queremos darles las gracias a todas las personas que con su generosidad han hecho su compromiso a la Campaña Católica Anual del 2019 en su parroquia. Meta de San Rafael: $41,991 Cantidad por Semana (aproximadamente) Cantidad de Compromiso para 2018 Sacrificio Diario $40.50 $1,500 $5.79 $32.50 $1,200 $4.63 $27 $1,000 $3.86 $13.50 $500 $1.93 $6.75 $250 $0.97 $2.75 $100 $0.39 El 30 y 31 de Marzo en todas las Misas estaremos pidiendo que todos consideren hacer una donación a la Campaña Católica Anual del 2019. PEREGRINACION A ITALIA: Mons. Jonás Achacoso organiza una peregrinación a Italia el 4-14 de noviembre de 2019. Vamos a Venecia, Padua, Florencia, Asis, Lanciano, San Giovanni Rotondo y Roma. El viaje termina con la oportunidad de asistir a la Audiencia con el Papa Framcisco, El viaje cuesta $2,959, Para reservar, llama a 718-392-0011. Pronto en nuestra iglesia tendremos el Cursillo de Cristiandad. Para MUJERES interesadas favor de comunicarse con Angelina Muñoz al (718) 937-8459 o con Marta Ortega al (917) 715-4679. El próximo Cursillo es en Mayo 16 al 19, 2019. CUARESMA 1. Cada martes a las 6:30 pm: Hora Santa. 2. Cada martes a las 7:30 pm: Via Crucis del Papa Francisco (en español). Tambien viernes a las 7:00 pm (por la calle). Empieza en la escalera de la iglesia.
In English: Wednesdays in Lent at 9:30 am. Tuesdays in Lent, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, in church. THIS N THAT 1. Msgr. Jonas Achacoso is hosting a pilgrimage to Italy Nov. 4-14, 2019. Destinations include Venice, Padua, Florence, Assisi, Lanciano, San Giovanni Rotondo and Rome. The trip culminates in attending the General Audience with Pope Francis. Cost is $2,959. Phone 718-392- 0011 for reservations or more info. 2. Banns of Marriage are announced for the April 6th, 3:00 pm, wedding here pf Jose Perez and Marcia Morocho of St. Raphael s. 3. Our Food Pantry thanks Queen of Angels parish ($400) for its ongoing support; the Kiwanis Foundation of Sunnyside for its recent donation ($45); and also Mr. & Mrs. Richard O Connor for their donation in memory of the late Father Gellel. Much appreciated! 4. St. Raphael s parish thanks the Manhatitlan Folkloric Dance Group ($550) and the Vino Nuevo Apostolate ($300), following its recent retreat here, for their recent donations. 5. Father Jerry s Magic-with-a Message program ( :The Magic of Forgiveness in Jesus ) was presented this past week at Sacred Hearts-St. Stephen parish in Carroll Gardens, and will be presented this Monday evening at 7:00 pm at St. Anthony-St. Alphonsus parish in Greenpoint. Beneficiary is St. Raphael parish. 6. If you are participating in Operation Rice Bowl in support of catholic Relief Services, the Bowl is ideally returned on Holy Thursday or in any of the Holy Week collections. 7. When we reported the death of Virginia Flanagan a couple of weeks ago, we wrongly identified her husband as the late Jim Flanagan. Jim is not deceased: we regret the error and convey our prayers and condolences to him on his recent loss. 8. Next Youth Group meeting: Sat., April 13, 6:00 pm, in Brennan Hall.
PLEASE HELP US REACH OUR ASSIGNED GOAL... St. Raphael Goal: $41,991 We would like to thank all those generous individuals who have made a pledge to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal in our parish. We are asking each family to consider making a tax deductible gift today if you have not already done so. It is our hope for this appeal to receive a prayerful gift no matter the amount from every family so that we can reach our goal! Amount per Week (approximately 37 weeks) Total Pledge Amount for 2018 Daily Sacrifice $40.50 $1,500 $5.79 $32.50 $1,200 $4.63 $27 $1,000 $3.86 $13.50 $500 $1.93 $6.75 $250 $0.97 $2.75 $100 $0.39 On March 30 th and 31 st we will ask everyone to consider making a tax deductible gift to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal at all Masses. GOD S WORD says Faith without good works is dead.