Office Hours Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM (closed Noon - 1PM) Saturday 9AM-3PM There are no office hours from Saturday 3PM until Monday morning 9AM. The Parish Staff Rev. Peter. J. Penton Rev. Paul Kim Parochial Vicars Sister Katherine Burke, C.S.J. Director of Religious Education Sister Theresa Agliardi, R.S.M. Pastoral Associate Mrs. Jan Brunswick Principal Jessica Tranzillo-Smith Director of Music Holy Mass is offered Saturday Sunday Daily Masses 5PM 7:30AM; 9AM (Italian); 10:30AM; 11:45AM; 1:00PM; 5:00PM Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 7AM & 12 Noon Tues.-Thurs. 8:30AM & 12 Noon First Friday 7:00AM, 8:30AM & 12 Noon Sat. 8:30AM (no Noon Mass) Confessions Saturday 3:30PM - 4:30PM; and by appointment or when requested. The Rectory is the home of our Priests as well as the site of the parish offices. Please call ahead before coming with parish business in order that your inquiry will be assisted by a knowledgeable staff person. Devotions First Friday: Continuous Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9AM-5PM. (except July & August) The holy Rosary follows the 7AM and precedes the 8:30AM and the Noon Mass each day. The Miraculous Medal Novena follows Noon Mass every Monday. The Charismatic Prayer Group meets Tuesdays at 7:30PM. The Italian Charismatic Prayer Group meets Thursdays at 7:30PM. The Padre Pio Prayer Group meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30PM. Saint Luke Church 16-34 Clintonville Street, Whitestone, New York 11357 TEL: (718) 746-8102 FAX: (718) 746-3589 WWW: STLUKEWHITESTONE.ORG The Sacraments Baptism of Infants - Please call Sister Theresa at 718-746-8531 or 718-746-8102 to schedule a baptism interview. Weddings - Please contact one of the priests PRIOR TO MAKING PLANS WITH A WEDDING HALL. The Bishop requires in all cases that weddings be set no later than six months prior to the date. Rite of Christian Initiation (R.C.I.A.)- Interested in becoming a Catholic? Need to receive Communion and Confirmation? Call Sister Katherine Burke, C.S.J. at (718) 746-3409. Ministry to the Sick If anyone is confined to home and unable to come to Mass, please call the Rectory to arrange to have the sacraments brought. If you foresee hospitalization, please call the Rectory and arrange to be anointed. Saint Luke School Rev. Msgr. John C. Tosi, Pastor WWW.SLSWHITESTONE.ORG 16-01 Msgr. Dillon Place, (150 Place) Whitestone, NY 718-746-3833 Mrs. Jan Brunswick, Principal Our school serves the community with classes from Tiny Tots through Eighth Grade Mommy & Me Class 718-344-7620. School of Religion offering Religious Education classes to our young people attending public school. Our Director of Religious Education, Sister Katherine Burke, C.S.J., can be reached in her rectory office at 718-746-3409. Volunteers are always welcome. Music Office Jessica Tranzillo-Smith is our parish Director of Music. She can be reached at the Music Office at 718-746-3862
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 10 September 2017 Saint Luke Church, Whitestone, New York From the Pastor-- For where two or three are gathered together in my name then am I in the midst of them. (Matthew 18:15-20) Once again we gather together in the name of Jesus to begin a new pastoral year. Of course summer passes too quickly, yet hopefully with good memories of needed rest and relaxation. Now begins the routine that fills our daily living - lived not alone but with the Lord Jesus who promises to be in our midst. A new year begins filled with hopes and joys and challenges. We live in hope of the goodness of the Lord who is our way, our truth and our life. Pope Francis in his writings and talks challenges us to be missionary disciples - a disciple who is on a mission; a disciple of the Lord who had encountered the life and love of Christ; a missionary who desires to share the Lord with others. Sounds difficult? Not really - we are true missionary disciples every time we share the gift of Jesus - in word and act, in small ways and big ways. What joy awaits the disciple in mission. Welcome back to all our parishioners. Many parish groups have already begun meeting and our parish school has opened this past week; this coming week the Religious Education Program will welcome back the boys and girls in public school. The parish is alive again with the sounds of a church alive and active. What a joy! God bless you! Let us pray for one another, WE NEED YOUR HELP!! During the summer months of July and August the weekly collection is less than the rest of the year. Now that the summer months are over, consider sending in your weekly donations missed while you were away or on vacation. Fulfilling missed weekly donations is of great help in paying outstanding bills - bills as you well know don t take a vacation. Please consider this financial assistance to the paris. Page 1
RELIC OF SAINT JUDE TO VISIT SAINT LUKE CHURCH September 19, 2017 7PM Mass, Saint Jude Devotion and Veneration of Arm Relic of Saint Jude Saint Luke Church is happy to announce it will host the Dominican Shrine of Saint Jude Thaddeus in Chicago for a special Saint Jude Blessing Mass on Tuesday, September 19 at 7pm. Fr. Mike Ford, O.P. the director of the Shrine, will lead a unique evening which will include Saint Jude devotions, Mass, and a special blessing with the Oil of Saint Jude Thaddeus. The Arm Relic is known to be the largest relic of one of 12 apostles outside of Rome. Saint Jude Oil will be available after the blessings. For more information, check out the Shrine s website, at The-Shrine.org. Or, contact the office at Saint Luke directly at (718) 746-8102. Page 2
COLLECTIONS August 26 & 27 $10,314 Envelopes Mailed 2036 Amount Needed $13,425 Envelopes Received 512 The Diocesan Collection for the Support of Catholic Education Next weekend, September 16 & 17, there will be two collections. The first collection is for the support of the parish. The second collection is for the support of Catholic Education. Your generosity to both collections is greatly appreciated. SAVE THE DATE-- The St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring a clothing drive on Sunday, September 17th. The truck will be parked in the church parking lot from 8am to 1pm to accept your donation of gently used clothing. CONGRATULATIONS -- Please keep these couples in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Marriage here in our parish. Saturday, September 16 at 3pm CECILIA EHRESMAN & RONALD ESPOSITO Friday, September 22 at 3pm LIANN PALMIERI & MICHAEL ARCHETTI Saturday, September 23 at 3pm KATARINA SURIC & ANDREW KUHNLE ITALIAN CLASSES Registration for Italian classes will take place on: Monday, Sept. 11 Monday, Sept. 18 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the school cafeteria. Classes are offered for children age 3 and up and adults. For more information, please call Damiana at (718) 746-6269. Classes will begin on Monday, September 25. Page 3
On Monday, September 11, we will continue our tradition of remembering all who died on September 11, 2001 and those who mourn their death at Mass. A Solemn Mass will take place at 7:00pm on Monday, September 11, 2017 We especially remember our parishioners: Dominick J. Berardi Steven Caffiero Paul Cascio Firefighter Thomas Casoria William A. Gardner Charles Lucania Diana O Connor Page 3
Please join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversaries of Sister Theresa Agliardi, R.S.M. & Sister Katherine Burke, C.S.J. Mass at 1pm Parish Reception to follow in the Pastoral Center Sunday, October 1st. SAINT LUKE SCHOOL OF RELIGION This is a reminder that classes begin: Wednesday, September 13 for Grades/Levels 1-6 Thursday, September 14 for Grades/Levels 7 & 8 Catechists, co-catechists and assistants are still needed for several grade levels. Please seriously and prayerfully consider becoming involved in this most important ministry. For additional information, please contact Sister Katherine Burke, C.S.J. in the Religious Education Office at (718) 746-3409. Page 5
MISSION STATEMENT As a community of believers in Jesus Christ and in Communion with the universal church, we strive to follow the Lord s command to love God and one another. Rooted in word and sacrament, we grow together as a Eucharistic community inviting all to the Good News of Jesus. SAVE THE DATE!! Saturday, September 23, 2017 Procession in honor of St. Pio of Pietrelcina. Procession to begin at Saint Mel Church at 6:30pm. Arriving at Saint Luke Church for the celebration of Mass at 7:30pm. ************************* Sunday, September 24, 2017 Dinner Dance to benefit the hospital Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy. Please watch for more information in upcoming bulletins. *************************************************************************** Sabato 23 Settembre processione in onore di San Pio da Petrelcina. Inizia dalla Chiesa di Saint Mell alle ore 6:30pm. Arrivo a San Luca dove verra celebrate la Santa Messa e bacio della Reliquia. ************************ Domenica 24 Settembre Dinner & Dance a beneficenza dell ospedale Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza in San Giovanni Rotondo. P.S. Seguiranno ulterior informazioni della Sofferenza in San Giovanni Rotondo. Page 6
HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF EFFORT -- Page 7 On the weekend of September 24, the first collection is for the support of the parish. The second collection is for the support of the Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort. Your generosity to both collections is greatly appreciated!
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SCRIPTURE READINGS Mon. - Col 1:24-2:3; Lk 6:6-11 Tues. - Col 2:6-15; Lk 6:12-19 Wed. - Col 3:1-11; Lk 6:20-26 Thurs. - Nm 21:4b-9; Jn 3:13-17 Fri. - 1Tim 1:1-2,12-14, Lk 2:33-35 Sat. - 1Tim 1:15-17; Lk 6:43-49 WE PRAY FOR THE SICK STEVIE SKAATS VINCENT SPATERI FRAN ROCCO MARGARET ROCCO EDNA McKEOWN GIANNA MAZZARINO NINA MURPHY HELENE ORLANDO JOHN SALVIO MARY QUINTO TIMOTHY BOYLE LOIS BLAKELY SAADIYA GHAZAL JOHN CATTERSON KEVIN McCARTHY AND FOR THE DECEASED ANTOINETTE DIMARCANTONIO MICHAEL S. SCAVETTA MEMORIALS The Altar Bread is given in memory of PASQUALE LOMBARDI requested by Jo & Nick Pantaleo & family The Sanctuary Lamp is given in memory of DANNY REGGIO requested by the Vivona Family The Altar Candles are burning in memory of JERRY O CALLAGHAN requested by his wife Peggy ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF September 11, 2017 Monday, September 11 7:00 For a Special Intention 12:00 Diana & Michael O Connor Tuesday, September 12 8:30 Iemma & McHugh Families 12:00 Vittoria, Mario & Genoveffa Colalillo Wednesday, September 13 7:00 Mary Ronci 12:00 Pietro Russo Thursday, September 14 8:30 Thomas, Ellen & Francis McNicholas 12:00 Antonia & Liborio Mattina Friday, September 15 7:00 Brady & Tierney Families 12:00 Louis Bridda (Anniversary) Saturday, September 16 8:30 Olindo Testa (Anniversary) Collective Intentions Mass The next Collective Intentions Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, September 24 at 11:45am At this Mass we pray for EVELYN LYNCH HENRY DIERKS Page 13
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GENERATIONS OF FAITH Successes to Date Target $498.040 Total Amount Raised $513,805 Total Number of Gifts 280 Numbers updated as of September 7, 2017 Thank you to all our parishioners who have pledged! Please continue to pray for the success of this campaign. CAMPAIGN FOR SAINT LUKE We are grateful for those who have faithfully made their pledge payments. However, it is so critical that every pledge - when possible be honored. As always, I am most grateful for your goodness and support of the parish. Campaign for Saint Luke as of September 7, 2017 Update on Campaign status since August 16, 2017 *Includes - moved, deceased, unable to pay, no payments made from beginning. Page 15
BAPTISM PROGRAM When preparing for the Baptism of your child, parents must attend a Pre-Baptism Class. Godparents are welcome and encouraged to attend. The class is held once a month usually on the third Monday night of the month at 7:30pm. The Baptismal Liturgy is usually celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 3pm. No Baptism can take place until the church receives a copy of the child s Birth Certificate as required by the diocese. If you are planning a Baptism, please note the following dates: Baptism Class Baptism Sunday September 18 September 24 October 16 October 8 & 22 November 13 November 12 & 19 December 4 December 17 When considering godparents, please understand that a Godparent should: 1. be a firm and enthusiastic believer, ready, willing, and able to help his or her godchild live a Christian life. 2. be at least sixteen years old. 3. lead a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken. 4. have received all three Sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. 5. not be the child s parent. For more information and to schedule a baptism appointment, please call Sister Theresa at (718) 746-8531. Page 16
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Bishop Molloy Retreat House, Jamaica, N.Y. Monthly Day of Recollection Theme: The Way of the Cross is the Way to Life Thursday, September 14 from 10am to 2pm Program includes: Presentation, Mass, Lunch, Opportunity for Confession Donation: $35 Reservations: 718-739-1229 Bookkeeper Position If you are interested in a position as a part time bookkeeper, and have knowledge of quick books, please call 718-728-7801. St. Mel s Italian-American Association Columbus Dinner Dance Sunday, October 8th from 12:30-5:30pm at Riccardo s by the Bridge, 21-01 24th Ave., Astoria, NY Full Cocktail hour, Open bar & Music for Dancing $75 per person For reservations and information call Josephine Magliano at (718) 886-2090 Rosary For Life 25th Anniversary Mass Followed by Dinner Dance Main Celebrant & Homilist Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano, D.D., Bishop of Bridgeport, CT Sunday, October 1st at 12 noon Rosary at 11:30am Good Shepherd R.C. Church, 1950 Batchelder Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Dinner Dance to follow at Gargiulo s Restaurant Tickets $11 each Raffle tickets and prizes will be available as well. For Journal Ads & Dinner Tickets contact Rosary for Life, Inc at 718-377-6920. 2017 Honorees: Bishop Frank J. Caggiano, Martin Golden, Kenneth Latham, Jr. Raymond & Mary Teatum Page 19
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