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 May 6, 2018 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. Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 6, 2018 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 2 Q. I have noticed that the pews which are supposedly reserved for the handicap are in fact being used by those other than persons with disabilities. Have we moved away from reserving the pews for the handicap or disabled? A. We have not moved away from reserving the first pew on each side for our parishioners who are handicap or disabled. There are many possible reasons as to why some people sitting in this reserved area, who appear to have no handicap or disability, are seated in this area. Some of the people that you may see that appear to have no disability may in fact be assisting another who does have a disability. In addition, a person/s may not physically appear to be disabled or handicap but may have some type of medical condition that prevents them from sitting further away from the sanctuary for example, hearing impairment or sight impairment. However, I do ask that if you are not assisting someone who has a disability, or you yourself have no handicap or disability, to please be mindful not to sit in the pews reserved for our parishioners who are handicapped or disabled. Thank you for your cooperation with this situation. First Holy Communion Today, Sunday, May 6th, students from St. Kevin Catholic Academy and St. Kevin School of Faith Formation will receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Our prayers are with the children on this very special day! We also congratulate the parents of our first communicants who have journeyed with their children to this beautiful day. We invite and encourage you and your children to continue on your faith journey as we strive to live holy lives. Lastly, we thank our catechists who have assisted in your children s faith formation. It is through the generosity of their heart to testify to the Truth and to give living testimony of how God has and continues to work in their lives. Olivia Baek Caitlin Bates Bella Dawn Charalambous Kaetlynn Natalia Collado Gabriela Ericka Corniel Sean Jayden Flores Joshua Gellineau Brendan Gibbons Milania Gogliormella Samantha Alexis Hartwig Christophe Gerard Jamet Jeremy Jawulski Stephanie Jawulski Kyla Lourdes Mangual Meghan Marie McGinnisbigail Gabriella Delia-Marie McNally Angelina Hy Medina Jake Joseph Moseley Ethan Patrick Mulderrig Kayla Massiel Nolasco Juliann Inigo R. Peralta Stella Pham Angelina Luna Rojas Julian Rojas Monika Dora Segic Silvia Luisa Segic Nicholas James Tsimis Anna Maria Vozila
Page 3 www.stkevinflushing.org May 6, 2018 Today, May 6th is the Sixth Sunday of Easter. The readings for the Mass begin on page #914 in the Hymnal. Thursday, May 10th, is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. This Solemnity is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated at St. Kevin at: MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, May 5th 5:00 Joseph Cermak Joseph Keenan Gary Woods Enriqueta Benitez Sunday, May 6th 8:00 Parish Purgatorial Society 10:00 First Communicants and Parents 12:00 Domenick Salvatorelli, Jr. Monday, May 7th 9:00 Charles Tantillo and Paula Fudge Tuesday, May 8th 9:00 Giuliana Spigone Wednesday, May 9th 9:00 Domenico Lamonaca & Nick DeMaria Ascension Thursday, May 10th Holy Day of Obligation 9:00 Alvaro & Ettore Verdecchia 7:30 People of St. Kevin Parish Friday, May 11th 9:00 In Honor of the Blessed Mother Saturday, May 12th 9:00 Deceased members of St. Kevin Prayer Group Saturday, May 12th 5:00 Mother s Day Remembrance Mass Sunday, May 13th 8:00 Mother s Day Remembrance Mass 10:00 Mother s Day Remembrance Mass 12:00 Mother s Day Remembrance Mass Three adults will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday, May 20th at the 12:00 Noon Mass: Juan Jose Arce, Alexandria Furtak and Candice Reyes We ask the faith community of St. Kevin to pray for Juan, Alexandria and Candice as they continue on their faith journey towards Pentecost and completing their Sacraments of Initiation. For those who are ill: Kathryn Pryor, Charlie Sturiale, Frank Kozar, Luisa Gosman, Thomas Karosos, James Leung, Kristin Carey, Michael Antonucci, Ann Nancy Keegan, Isabella Ieraci,and and for those who have died: Robert Piscioneri, John Joyce, Laura Metti, and Josephine Piccharello. MEMORIAL GIFTS 9:00 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. Please make every effort to attend Mass either at St. Kevin or at a church near your place of business. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you and you will be my witnesses to Jerusalem.. and to the ends of the earth, (Acts 1:8) The St. Kevin Shrine Lamp will burn this week for the Intentions of the Donor.
May 6, 2018 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 4 Weekly Collection April 29, 2018........$8,090.00 Catholic Home Mission...$1,223.00 50/50 Raffle Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. John Edwards, who won $557.50 in the April drawing. Please place your May 50/50 envelope (that you received in your monthly envelope package), with your $5 donation, in the collection basket today. Extra envelopes are located at the doors of the church (please write the month on the envelope). Thank you very much for your support of St. Kevin Church! St. Kevin Senior Club News St. Kevin Senior Club will meet on Tuesday, May 8th from 1:30 to 4:30 PM in the Monsignor Finnerty Parish Center. We are running a trip to the Empire City Casino on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Your cost is $25.00 and you will receive the package of the day. For information and reservations, please call Sam at (718) 762-3256. New members are welcome to join the Senior Club! 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 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal Thank You to the parishioners who have already sent in their pledges for the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal! Goal...$96,166.00 Pledged as of 5/1... $44,206.00 Received as of 5/1...... $28,225.25 # of Pledges as of 5/1....120 If you have not yet made your pledge to the 2018 ACA, pledge forms are available at the doors of the Church. You can either mail them directly into the diocese or place them in the collection baskets. Thank you very much for your support of St. Kevin Church! Line Dancing will take place on the following Friday evenings in the Msgr. Finnerty Parish Center: May 11th & 25th at 7:00 P.M. Defensive Driving Course The Girl Scouts will sponsor a class on TWO Tues. 5/22 & 5/29 (must attend both) from 7-10PM. Classes will be held in the Parish Center/ Kitchen. 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. Please reserve your seat by calling or texting Rosanne at 718 406-3006. 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
Page 5 www.stkevinflushing.org May 6, 2018 Mass and Candlelight Procession The 11th Annual Mass and Candlelight Procession honoring Our Lady of Fatima & Saint Padre Pio will take place on Monday, May 21st, 2018 at Saint Josaphat Church (210th St & 35th Avenue, Bayside). The celebrant will be Bishop Frank J. Caggiano. Mass will begin at 7:00 PM followed at 8:15 PM with a Candlelight Procession through the streets with recitation of the Rosary. The relic of St. Padre Pio s Glove will be available for veneration. Mustard Seed Nicaragua Mission of St. Kevin The dates for this year's Mission are July 7 to 14. If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact Margaret or Tony at 718-461-7128 or email mmbrower1@yahoo.com. The team asks for your prayers as we continue to prepare for the Mission. You can donate to the Mission online by going to: www.mustardseed.com/goto/stk AARP Chapter 3334 will meet on Monday, May 21st, at 1:00 P.M. in the Msgr. Finnerty Parish Center. The Center is elevator accessible and a parking lot is on 195th Street. At the meeting, there will be entertainment by the singer Naomi. New members are always welcome! Stewardship and the Annual Spring Cleaning When spring rain lets up, and May brings long hours of brilliant sunshine, something stirs within: the desire to tackle that dust we suddenly notice in places we seldom look. And those windows smeared with winter s muck? And that disorganized closet? There s a reason our grandmothers called it spring housecleaning. The season brings an almost physical desire to get out the mop. Surprisingly, for the Christian steward, this can actually be a spiritual impulse. There s something intrinsically renewing and revitalizing about cleaning. Everything done with a prayerful heart can lead us closer to God, and cleaning, often a solitary and contemplative task, can definitely include prayer. You might plan to begin your cleaning with prayer, and play music that lifts your spirit as you work. Start with a closet. Open your heart to what it tells you about how blessed you are materially. But observe the consumerism a closet can reveal. As you examine each item of apparel, remember and thank God for the graces of the occasion: a wedding, a graduation, a vacation. Enjoy shopping in your own closet for items you ve forgotten about. Pare down what you no longer need or what you feel called to share. Wash, mend, iron and select a place where your items may find a good home. Many cities have refugee closets, and many nonprofits have thrift stores which support them. St. Vincent de Paul shops serve the poor with inexpensive used items. Pray for those with whom you are about to share. We filled the truck with clothing here at St. Kevin Church last week. Thank you for sharing your clothing. It is very much appreciated. Resolve to put your newly reorganized items to work for you and not rush out to buy more. And those windows? Does anything lift the spirit like a clean window after a long winter? As you polish those panes of glass, pray about where your own inner life could use a cleaning. Perhaps you don t make it to the Sacrament of Reconciliation as often as you d like. Use your quiet window cleaning time to examine the graces and challenges of your life. Thank God for the many blessings and be honest about failings. And that ubiquitous dust? It promises to return. It s a sign of our universal connection to the earth and the environment, a reminder of our own mortality. Even the dust we clean can be lifted up to God with a thank you from a steward s grateful heart. Everything done with a prayerful heart can lead us closer to God, and cleaning, often a solitary and contemplative task, can definitely include prayer.
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Page 7 www.stkevinflushing.org May 6, 2018 Dear Friends, I would like to invite you to join me on a 10 Day Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain and France that will take place August 7th - 16th, 2018. For more information and to request a brochure on the Pilgrimage, please contact Peter s Way Tours at 800-225-7662 or email: peter@petersway.com and refer to tour code: 9386. The tour package includes round trip airfare from JFK, all airport fees, eight (8) nights accommodations in twin rooms with private facilities at first class hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, entrance fees to all sights, coordination of all liturgies. I hope you will join me on our custom designed pilgrimage route. This pilgrimage promises to be a rewarding and memorable journey for all. Monsignor Steven Aguggia, JCL Vocation Thought The Holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening. Is your love for the Lord leading you to grow in holiness 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. Stewardship Thought Jesus calls his disciples his friends and commands them to love one other as he has loved them. We are called to be stewards of this friendship; to love one another as Jesus loves us. Do we give serious attention to what this love requires of us? Does this require us to actively seek the welfare of others? What is the price of this friendship with the Lord? 1) The Crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth will take place on Sunday, May 10th at the 10:00 A.M. Mass. 2) Disco Nite Feva, will take place on Saturday, May 19th, from 6 to 11P.M. in the Msgr. Finnerty Parish Center. 3) 25th Anniversary Mass of Ordination for Msgr. Aguggia, Sunday, May 27th at 10:00 A.M. 4) Youth Ministry Family Night, will take place on Friday, June 1st at 7:00 P.M. 4) Feast of St. Kevin will take place on Sunday, June 3rd at the 12:00 Noon Mass. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will celebrate the Mass and bless the newly renovated Church and Academy. Additional information coming shortly.
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