The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 October 2011 Saint Luke Church, Whitestone, New York FROM THE DESK OF MSGR. TOSI --- I came so that all might have life and have it to the full. Today - October 2nd - is Respect Life Sunday. Each year the first Sunday in October is designated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as a day especially dedicated to promote an ever deepening awareness of the respect and dignity of all human life. The theme for this year s Respect Life Sunday is taken from the very words of Jesus - I came so that all might have life and have it to the full. With these words the church proclaims the sacredness of all human life from conception to natural death in the face of ever growing threats to human life. Yet as Christians we must witness to the value of human life as a gift of almighty God, our loving Father. Our witness must be not only of words but of actions - actions that not only protest the culture of death but show forth our concern, love and protection for all human life. Each year people dedicated to life gather to witness to life and pray for the end of abortion in the March for Life in Washington, D.C. This year the March for Life will take place on January 23, 2012. Yet our witness to life must not be just a one day event. The witness to life must occupy our attention and guide our actions every day. It can be as simple as treating each other with respect and kindness; acting without violence or bullying; listening to the elderly; visiting the sick; caring for the needs of others or supporting someone faced with a difficult pregnancy. Respect for life can witness by working for a culture of life; lobbying for laws that support life! The list of actions is endless. And of course we can pray - a very powerful action that fosters life and can change hearts and minds to turn from death to life! October is the month of the Holy Rosary. Let us pray to our Blessed Mother for a true respect and love for Life. For her son Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. By his death and resurrection Jesus has given us divine life - eternal life! God bless. Let us pray for one another, FEAST OF SAINT LUKE --- Join us for Mass in honor of our patron Saint Luke on Tuesday, October 18th at 7:30pm. Refreshments will follow in the school hall. All are welcome! Page 1
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. MASS BOOK 2012 --- The Mass Book for 2012 will open on Wednesday, October 26. Announced Masses will be available from 9:00am until 5:00pm. There is a limit of 5 Masses per family. The offering for each Mass is $15 which may be paid for by check or cash. In order to make things run more smoothly, please remember to bring the exact amount for the number of Masses you wish to arrange. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. ************************************ REFLECTION ON THE ROMAN MISSAL --- A workshop for all Liturgical Ministers and Religious Education Catechists will be presented by Msgr. Tosi on Saturday, October 22nd from 9:30am until 1:00pm in the School Hall. All are encouraged to attend this valuable session. ************************************ DID YOU KNOW? That every Sunday Msgr. Tosi celebrates a Mass for the parishioners of the parish. Known as the Pro Popolo Mass or Mass for the people this weekly Mass is an obligation - a joyful one at that - required by the church of all pastors/administrators. However, Msgr. Tosi remembers the people of the parish in his prayers especially at Mass every day. Yet each Sunday his Mass is celebrated with the intention for the people of the parish. SPECIAL DAY OF PRAYER --- The feast of Saint Francis of Assisi - October 4 - has been set aside as a Diocesan Day of Prayer to ask God s blessings and guidance as we move forward with the strategic planning process in order to strengthen and build up the Catholic church in Brooklyn and Queens. In observance of the Day of Prayer, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be observed here in the church from after the 8:30am Mass until 5:00pm. All our parishioners are asked to set aside some time for prayer this day as the Diocese seeks God s assistance. The usual Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the first Friday of October - October 7th will NOT take place. Please note this change to our regular schedule. *********************************** WE HAVE A PROBLEM --- with the continued use of the lower church meeting area. Due to water leaks in this area certain sections of the walls are soaked causing a dangerous condition with the electrical wiring. We have had two incidents which could have resulted in fire. With the assistance of an electrician we are trying to determine the best course of action. However, until we can ensure the safety of the lower church, use of this area will no longer be possible. While this may cause some inconvenience and rearrangement of meeting place I m sure you can understand the importance of this action. As always your cooperation is so greatly appreciated. Msgr. Tosi Page 2
PRE-JORDAN PROGRAM --- If you are planning a fall Baptism, please note the following dates: Baptism Sunday Baptism Class Oct. 9 & 23 Oct. 17 Nov. 13 & 27 Nov. 21 For more information, please call Sister Catherine T. Reilly at (718) 746-8531. *********************************** Fitzpatrick Academy of Irish Dance Class Now accepting registration for October. No experience necessary. Classes are taught Tuesdays at 4:30pm at St. Luke School. For more info please contact Kelly Fitzpatrick, TCRG (Certified Teacher) at (516) 404-6946 or email : kannefitz712@aol.com. The website is WWW.FITZPATRICKACADEMY.COM. ************************************ DANCE-TWIRL & RIBBON TEAM --- Ongoing registration for baton twirling & ribbon team will begin in the St. Luke School gym on Mondays 4-6pm for ages 4-16. Cost is $100. Participation in parades, shows, competitions and fundraisers. Cost of equipment is $30 for the baton and $30 for the ribbon. Questions or concerns please contact Lisa at 718-932-3926 or email LDANCINGDIAMONDS@aol.com. ************************************ Our next Hospitality Sunday will be on Sunday, October 9. Join us after any of the Sunday morning Masses for refreshments in the school hall. All are welcome! CONGRATULATIONS --- Please keep these couples in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Marriage here in our parish. Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 3pm SALVATORE CALABRIA & STEPHANIE BARONE Friday, October 7, 2011 at 3:30pm JOSEPH D. CONTI & ELIZABETH ARCURI Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 1pm SALVATORE MULA & MARIA TARRAGO Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 3pm JOSEPH LOMBARDO & KRISTEN KENNY *********************************** COLUMBUS DAY MASS - The Annual Columbus Day Mass will be celebrated at Saint Patrick Cathedral on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 9:30am. Monsignor Tosi has been asked to serve as Chaplain to His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan at the Mass. All are invited to join Archbishop Dolan in the Columbus Day Mass and Parade to follow. Page 3
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE PARISH COMMUNITY OF SAINT LUKE FOR THE BLESSING OF OUR NEW STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Sunday, October 23, 2011 1:00pm Solemn Mass to be celebrated by the Most Reverend Frank Caggiano, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn. A light reception will follow Mass in the school auditorium. All are most welcome to attend. *************************************************************************** UNIRISI A NOI PER ANNUALE GIORNO DI APOLSTOLATO ITALIANO! Santa Messa in onore della Madonna di Pompei con il nostro Vescovo Nicholas DiMarzio. Domenica 9 Ottobre, 2011. Processione inizia alle 4:00pm. St. Mary Mother of Jesus, 2326 84th St., Brooklyn. Santa Messa inizia alle 5:00pm. St. Athanasius, 6120 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn. Per prenotare un posto sul autobus parlare con Claudia, Fernando o Damiana. O chiamala chiese e dare il tuo nome 718-746-8102. Una donazione sara dato sul bus. *************************************************************************** YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER--- Registration for our Youth Ministry was a success! Nearly 100 young people signed up! The majority of young people are from sixth through eighth grades and about fifteen are high school students. Our first meeting will take place this Saturday, October 1st. The young people will fill out interest activity surveys, receive some faith formation from Fr. Vincent, tie dye their own t-shirts and have a pizza party. *************************************************************************** KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS --- The Msgr. Francis J. Dillon Council Knights of Columbus will be outside the church on Oct. 8 & 9 selling chance books for their Annual Charitable & Benevolent (C & B) drive. All proceeds go to worthy causes including Special Olympics. The chances are selling for $1.00 per chance or $10 for a book of twelve. Please be as generous as possible. Thank you! Page 4
ALL PARISH VOLUNTEERS YOU ARE INVITED!!! THANK YOU PARTY October 15, 2011 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm in St. Luke School Hall Live Music Buffet dinner All adult parish volunteers are invited for an evening of fellowship and fun!! Carnival Volunteers, School Volunteers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Ushers, Counters Boy Scout & Girl Scout Leaders, Athletic Association volunteers Catechists, Choir Members: Adult, Italian & Folk Group, And all other Volunteers who so generously donate their time and talent to our parish. Please return the form to the Rectory as soon as possible. ****************************************************************** NAME GROUP OR MINISTRY I WILL ATTEND MY SPOUSE WILL ATTEND Page 5
SUNDAY COLLECTION September 25 $11,782 Amount Needed $13,425 Envelopes Mailed 1883 Envelopes Received 651 2011 Annual Catholic Appeal Thank you --- Thank you --- As of September 27th a total of $138,967.83 has been given by 480 donors with $128,963.83 already received. This is truly remarkable and once again shows the generosity of so many parishioners. Please consider joining your fellow parishioners by making your gift to the Appeal. God bless. One Bread --- One Body One Vibrant Church *********************************** SECOND COLLECTION --- Thank you to all those who supported the second collection last weekend For Support of Catholic Education. Through your generosity the total amount collected was $3,041. Thank you and God bless. *********************************** ST. LUKE S SCHOOL 30 YEAR REUNION - CLASS OF 1981 Friday, October 7, 2011 at Verdi s of Whitestone from 7pm to 12 Midnight. The cost is $55.00 per person. If interested, please contact John E. Smith at (347) 610-7440 or e-mail: captjes67@aol.com. BEREAVEMENT GROUP --- The Bereavement Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4th at 7:30pm in the rectory. The bereavement ministry is an outreach to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Through prayer, scripture and faith-filled sharing this ministry seeks to bring healing to those left behind. If you are interested in joining us once a month, please call Sister Catherine T. Reilly, O.P. at (718) 746-8531 or Father Vincent Chirichella at (718) 746-8102. *********************************** VISIT TO THE SHRINE OF MOTHER CABRINI --- The annual visit to the Shrine of Mother Cabrini will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011. The bus will leave from St. Luke Church at 10:am. Tickets are $15 per person. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am. A short procession follows Mass. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Frank Morelli at (718) 961-7751. VISITA A SANTA MADRE CABRINI --- La visita annual a Madre Cabrini Shrine sara sabato 12, Novembre. Il bus partira dalla chiesa di Santa Luke alle ore di 10:00am. Il costo e di $15 per persona. La Messa sara celebrate alle ore 11:30 dopo la Messa una breve processione e alla fine saranno serviti rinfreschi. Per informazioni dettagliate telefonare Frank Morelli (718) 961-7751. Page 6
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ST. DAMIEN OF MOLOKAI --- The relic of St. Damien of Molokai will be in the Diocese of Brooklyn in early November 2011 for public veneration by the Faithful at three sites. The public, prayerful honoring of the heroic virtue and powerful witness of Father Damien s life of Gospel service to the poor and abandoned who suffered from leprosy in Hawaii in the late 19th century will include: Benediction, Presentation of the one-man Aldyth Morris play, Damien, by Fr. Jim Sweeney of Holy Name Parish, Brooklyn, individual Veneration of the First Class Relic. Locations and times for this spiritual event in the Diocese of Brooklyn are as follows: St. James Cathedral Basilica 250 Cathedral Pl., Bklyn, N.Y. 11201 Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio presiding Friday, November 4, 2011 from 7-10pm St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish 150-75 Goethals Ave., Jamaica, N.Y.11432 Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 from 1:30-4:30pm Queen of Peace Residence Little Sisters of the Poor 110-30 221st Street, Queens Village, N.Y. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 from 2:00-5:00pm If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Ray Roden at 718-728-0880 or by email at frrayroden@verizon.net. OCTOBER IS THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY --- Do you know the Mysteries prayed in the Rosary? We thought we might help you to remember. The 5 JOYFUL Mysteries Prayed on Mondays & Saturdays 1. The Annunciation 2. The Visitation 3. The Nativity 4. The Presentation in the Temple 5. The Finding in the Temple The 5 SORROWFUL Mysteries Prayed on Tuesdays & Fridays 1. The Agony in the Garden 2. The Scourging at the Pillar 3. The Crowning with Thorns 4. The Carrying of the Cross 5. The Crucifixion and Death The 5 GLORIOUS Mysteries Prayed on Wednesdays & Sundays 1. The Resurrection 2. The Ascension to Heaven 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit 4. The Assumption of Mary 5. The Coronation of Mary The 5 LUMINOUS Mysteries Added to the traditional 15 decades By Pope John Paul II Prayed on Thursdays 1. The Baptism in the Jordan 2. The Wedding at Cana 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God 4. The Transfiguration 5. The Institution of the Eucharist Page 13
SCRIPTURE READINGS Mon. - Jon 1:1-2:2,11; Lk 10:25-37 Tues.- Jon 3:1-10; Lk 10:38-42 Wed. - Jon 4:1-11; Lk 11:1-4 Thurs. - Mal 3:13-20b; Lk 11:5-13 Fri. - J1 1:13-15;2:1-2; Lk 11:15-26 Sat. - J1 4:12-21; Lk 11:27-28 WE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH: MARIA C. LATA JOSETTE TANZOLA GRACE GAMBY GIUSEPPE FEDELE ANNA BRANDT SANTINO VINCENT MIGLIACCIO JENNIE ROMANO MARYANN (IZZO) GERMINO SUSANNA WINSHIP LENNY KALLU AND FOR THE DECEASED: JACK EDWARD ROMANO ANGELO MICHELLE NATALE ********************************* MEMORIALS The Altar Breads are given in memory of MAUREEN O RIORDAN requested by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Molloy. The Altar Wine is given in memory of PAT LYNCH requested by The Lynch Family. The Sanctuary Lamp is given in memory of BELOVED FATHER & GRANDFATHER, OLINDO TESTA (10th Anniversary) requested by his children. ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2011 Monday, October 3 7:00 Carlo Cataldo (Anniversary) 12:00 Angelo & Giuseppe Vosilla Tuesday, October 4 8:30 Antonio & Bambina DiRe 12:00 Theresa Vosilla (Anniversary) Wednesday, October 5 7:00 Jim Sweeney & Deceased family members 12:00 Salvatore Mangione (Anniversary) Thursday, October 6 8:30 Patrick Lynch (Birthday) 12:00 Pierina Simic Friday, October 7 7:00 Marisa Ciucci 8:30 Rose Ranallo 12:00 John Franolich Saturday, October 8 8:30 Rosemarie & Frank Molfetta *********************************** Collective Intentions Mass --- The next Collective Intentions Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 8 at 12 noon. At this Mass we pray for: COSMO J. DiTUCCI VITTORIO CERNJUL GIUSEPPE FEDELE Page 14
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Holy Trinity Flea Market (14-51 143rd St., Whitestone) Saturday, October 15 from 10am to 4pm in Haggarty Hall. For further information please call 718-767-4320. OPEN HOUSES The Mary Louis Academy 176-21 Wexford Terrace, Jamaica Estates, NY invites 7th and 8th grade students and their parents/guardians to their Open House on Sunday, October 16, 2011 from 10am to 3pm. Last presentation at 2pm. For more information please call 718-297-2120 or www.tmla@aol.com. Archbishop Molloy H.S. 83-53 Manton Street, Briarwood, NY (one block from Main St. & Queens Blvd.) invites all 7th and 8th graders and their families to an Open House on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011 from 11am to 4pm. Admissions@molloyhs.org or 718-441-2100 St. Agnes Academic High School (sponsored by the sisters of St. Dominic) 13-20 124th Street, College Point, NY invites you to attend our Open House on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 10am to 1pm. Come and visit St. Agnes Academic High School a small, Catholic college preparatory school for young women. For information please contact the school at (718) 353-6276. St. Francis Preparatory School (Grades 9-12) invites you to their Open House on Saturday, October 22nd, from 12pm until 4:30pm Auditorium presentations: 12:15, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:30. For more information please call (718) 423-8810 or visit their website at www.sfponline.org. Holy Cross High School invites you to their Open House on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1pm to 4pm. For further information call: Mr. Gilvary at (718) 886-7250, Ext. 525. Regis High School, 55 East 84th St., New York invites you to their Open House on Columbus Day, Monday, October 10th from 1-4pm. For more info please call Eric DiMichele, Director of Admissions, (212) 288-1100 or edimiche@regis-nyc.org. The Dominican Academy, 44 East 68th St., New York City invites all 6th, 7th & 8th Grade girls to an Open House on Sat., Oct. 15 from 10:30am to 1pm. For more information please call (212) 744-0195 or www.dominicanacademy.org. You may also contact Mrs. Jo Ann Fannon, Admissions at jfannon@dominicanacademy.org. St. John s Preparatory School, 21-21 Crescent St., Astoria, invites you to their Open House on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11am - 3pm. All 7th & 8th Grade students and parents are invited. For more info please call 718-721-7200 or see www.stjohnsprepschool.org. Cathedral Preparatory Seminary, 56-25 92nd St., Elmhurst, NY invites you to their Open House on Wednesday, November 2nd from 3-6pm. ST. JOHN S UNIVERSITY SPEECH & HEARING CENTER --- Will be offering Hearing Aid Help from September 15 through December 7, 2011. This is a free service and is available for anyone who has a hearing aid and may be experiencing some difficulty caring for it or using it. The Center is also offering FREE speech and hearing screenings from September 19 through December 7, 2011. Please call the center at 718-990-6480 to schedule an appointment. The Speech and Hearing Center is located at 152-11 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY. FLUSHING FIRST FRIDAY CLUB Friday, October 7, 2011 at 12pm. Speaker: Rev. Terrence J. Mulkerin, Director of the Propagation of the Faith, Brooklyn. Verdi s Restaurant, 149-58 Cross Island Pkwy. Cost: $25. Page 15
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