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 November 19, 2017 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. Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 19, 2017 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 2 Your Attention Please! Please note that we will not be having our monthly collection of food for the St. Gerard Majella Food Pantry. The Thanksgiving Food Basket collection on November 21st will take its place. Thanksgiving is approaching and we are beginning to plan for our Annual Thanksgiving Food Collection scheduled for Tuesday evening, November 21st. We would like to continue our long tradition of collecting boxes containing a complete dinner for a family. The collection of baskets on Tuesday night, November 21st, is entirely different from the event that will take place on Friday, Nov. 17th, in the Finnerty Parish Center. If you are unable to contribute a box containing a complete meal, why not join with a friend or two and put one together? If you would prefer to make a free-will donation at the Thanksgiving Day Mass, we will use the money to help needy families at Christmas. If you have any questions, please contact the rectory (718-357-8888). Please use the tear-off at the bottom and return it to the rectory or drop it in the collection basket so that we can estimate the number of meals that will be collected and distributed on Tuesday evening, November 21st. Thank You! ********************************************************** Name: Phone #: The Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service will take place on Monday, November 20th, at St. Kevin Church, beginning at 7:30 P.M. We hope that many of our parishioners and friends will join us as we thank God for His many blessings that He has bestowed on our parish and families. Faith Formation News Please consider joining our Kindergarten Religion Classes. There is a small group but we know that there are many more who may not know of this opportunity. Children meet once a month from 11 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. in room 209. Our next class will be on: Sunday, December 3: Advent - Mary, Joseph and Jesus For additional information, please call the Faith Formation Office at 718-357-5317, ext. 3. 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 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. R.C.I.A.: 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 marriage preparation in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Page 3 www.stkevinflushing.org November 19, 2017 Q. With the announcement that we need a new roof on the Church will that extend the time for the work to be completed? Will that delay the painting of the interior of the Church? A. The new roof will most likely require more time for the work to be completed. Depending on the weather this winter, we could see the work going well into the Spring, perhaps the early summer. Please pray for a mild winter. Regarding the painting of the Church, we were scheduled to start on January 2, 2018. However, it looks like that date will now be at the beginning of February since we must wait until we are sure that the Church is water-tight before we begin to paint. With a promise to keep you informed, we again beg your patience and support. Volunteers Neeed Habitat for Humanity transforms vacant and blighted houses into newly renovated homes for lowincome working families in Queens. The North-East Queens Coalition is a Faith and Community based group partnering with Habitat for Humanity to renovate these homes. Three parishes of Queens Deanery # 5 (American Martyrs, Sacred Heart of Jesus & Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament) are active members of the coalition and have been working with Habitat for Humanity to perform this vital service. We would like the remaining parishes of our deanery to consider joining us in this wonderful service opportunity. The three parishes will be hosting an evening of information in the Parish Center at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church on Tuesday November 21st, 2017 at 7:30 pm. Please come to the meeting and find out what it is all about. To RSVP or for any questions please contact Deacon Bill at wjmolloy@gmail.com or phone/text 201-563-6481. St. Kevin Rosary Society will gather at 10:00 A.M. on December 3rd for the Celebration of the Eucharist. Please join us at the Blessed Mother s Altar. We will have a Christmas Social on Tuesday, December 5th, beginning at 7 P.M. in the Finnerty Parish Center. We will have sandwiches, drinks, entertainment and a visit from St. Nicholas. The Cost is $20. for reservations Please call Betty at 718-463-2437 or Marge at 718-357-3912. We look forward to seeing you! St. Kevin Rosary Society Craft Ladies will have a sale of all their hand-made items after all Masses on Saturday, November 25th and Sunday, November 26th, in the Finnerty Parish Center. Why not stop by and do a little Christmas shopping of beautiful hand-made items! We hope that many of you will join us on Thursday, November 23rd for the 9:00 A.M. Mass to give thanks to Almighty God for the many blessings He has bestowed on us! In observance of Thanksgiving, the Rectory Office will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th. The office will reopen on Monday, November 27th at 9:30 A.M. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
November 19, 2017 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 4 Today, November 19th, is the Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings for today s Mass begin at #1024 in the Hymnal. MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, November 18th 5:00 Maria Nogueira Angelita Parra William (Bill) Haugh Agnes T. Sweeney Eugene Crowe Sunday, November 19th 8:00 Salvatore Loiacono 10:00 Frank Miraglia 12:00 Anthony Fevola, Sr. Monday, November 20th 9:00 Rodolfo DiSaverio Tuesday, November 21st 9:00 Charles & Catherine Carroll and Mary Ann Kemp Wednesday, November 22nd 9:00 Nick DeMarie & Domenico Lamonaca Prayer for Vocations - Bishop DiMarzio Lord of the Harvest, we petition you as you have instructed us to ask for more laborers to serve in the vineyard of Your Church. You have told us that the harvest is rich and laborers are few and we experience this great need in the face of the challenge of the New Evangelization. We ask the Holy Spirit to inspire young men and women to seriously consider vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Help all of us to be effective instruments to encourage and support those whom you are calling to serve and lead the Church of Brooklyn and Queens in the future. Lord, you told the Apostles to put out into the deep. We ask for the grace and courage to accept your call as we pray and work for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious live. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, the Great High Priest.Amen Memorial Gifts The gifts of Bread and Wine are given this week in loving memory of Salvatore Loiacono. The two Sanctuary Lamps will burn this week in loving memory of Salvatore Loiacono. Thursday, November 23rd 9:00 People of St. Kevin Parish Friday, November 24th 9:00 Frank Magnone Saturday, November 25th 9:00 Caterina Minici & Giuseppe Restagno Saturday, November 25th 5:00 Kay & Mike Kane Salvatore Costanzo Fran Toman Matilda Mango Sunday, November 26th 8:00 Louis & Virginia Picardi 10:00 Eugene Fortunato, Jr. 12:00 Mary, Edward & Charles Kast The Altar Candles will burn this week in loving memory of Salvatore Loiacono. The St. Kevin Shrine Lamp will burn this week in loving memory of Salvatore Loiacono. The two Bouquets of Flowers at the Tabernacle are donated this week in loving memory of Daniele Roccisano. Please Pray for those who are ill: Cheryl Gardiner, James Leung, Betty Sheridan, Frank Kozar, Christine Porcaro, Kristin Carey, Isabella Ieraci, Bridget Kunz, Lucy Petretti, Jennifer Goldschmitt and for those who have died.
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November 19, 2017 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 6 We are reminded (in the Order of Christian burial) that in the waters of Baptism we have died with Christ and we rise with Him in new life. During the month of November, we will have our Book of Remembrance placed in front of the Baptismal Font. We invite you to write the names of your family members and friends who have died and are now with the Lord in Paradise. Dear Parishioners of St. Kevin Parish, We have received your check totaling $1,424.00 for 2017 World Mission Sunday. Thank you for your generosity to the Missions and for making our mission, your mission. Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. Nagle Diocesan Director The Pontifical Mission Societies Vocation Thought Well done, good and faithful servant How are you called to use your talents? Is Christ inviting you to faithful service as a priest or consecrated religious? 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. St. Kevin Senior Club News St. Kevin Senior Club will be running a trip to the Empire City Casino on Wednesday, November 29th. Your cost is $25.00 and you receive the package of the day. For reservations, contact Sam at 718-762-3256. AARP Chapter #3334 will meet on Monday, November 20th, at 1:00 P.M. in the Finnerty Parish Center. We will have a Dentist as our guest speaker. There is a parking lot on 195th Street and the Parish Center is elevator accessible. New members are always welcome.
Page 7 www.stkevinflushing.org November 19, 2017 Save the Date.Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament parish will offer an Advent Day of Prayer on Saturday, December 9th, from 9:30 A.M. to 1 P.M. Sister Karen Cavanaugh, C.S.J., will offer a reflection on Come, Lord Jesus. Coffee and brunch will be provided. Please register by December 2nd by calling Jane at 718-229-5929, ext. 111. A free-will offering will be gratefully accepted. The Auburndale Improvement Association will meet on Tuesday, November 21st, at 7:30 P.M. in the Finnerty Parish Center (195th Street & 45th Ave.). The Center is easily accessible. Our guest speaker will be from the NYC Dept. of consumer Affairs. Refreshments will be available. All are welcome. Please join us! Blessing and Dismissal At the beginning of Mass, the priest made the sign of the cross with us. At the conclusion of Mass, he makes the sign of the cross over us, a sign of blessing. We are then dismissed, not just let out, but sent forth with a mission to love and serve the Lord. Just as Jesus blessed his disciples as he ascended to heaven, so this leave-taking is joined to a blessing, a prayer for God s continuing protection. As we leave the church, we bear the invisible sign of the Master whom we follow. In the words of an ancient letter to Diognetus, Christians are indistinguishable from other [people] either by nationality, language, or customs. They do not inhabit separate cities of their own, or speak a strange dialect, or follow an outlandish way of life.. And yet, there is something extraordinary about their lives (Liturgy of the Hours, Vol. II, p. 840). We are ordinary people sent forth to live extraordinary lives, lives like Christ s own life, pouring ourselves out for others in prayer, service, and love. Weekly Collection November 12, 2017...$8,168.00 50/50 Raffle - Please place your November 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 for your support of St. Kevin Church! Line Dancing at St. Kevin There will be line dancing on the following Friday evenings in the Finnerty Parish Center: Beginning at 7:00 P.M. on November 17 and December 12, 22 and 29. Beginning at 8:00 P.M. on December 1st. For information, call Emilie at 347-400-4358. Stewardship Thought..In today s Gospel, Jesus delivers the parable of the talents; using the example of money rather than abilities or skills. It s a story about investments, risks and returns. Stewards understand that God has given them an abundance of spiritual gifts. They know God doesn t want them to simply receive these blessings and bury them in fear, but to multiply them; to use these gifts to serve Him and others; to spread Christ s Good News; to go and make disciples of others. Good stewards invest what God has given them in the service of others and are prepared to render an account when the Lord returns. Reflect this week on how you are returning your own God-given gifts back to God with increase. 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal Update Thank you to the parishioners who have already sent in their pledges for the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal! Diocesan Assigned Goal:... $96,166.00 Pledged as of 11/13.........$77,420.00 Monies Received as of 11/13...$72,377.00 # of Pledges as of 11/13.......232 If we can get at least 250 gifts by the end of November, we will almost be at goal. Please help us! Upcoming Events at St. Kevin Girl Scout Blood Drive, Sunday, November 19th, 8:45 A.M. - 2:45 P.M., in the Finnerty Parish Center. Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service, Monday, November 20th, 7:30 P.M. at St. Kevin Church. Thanksgiving Food Basket Collection, Tuesday, November 21st, 7:00 P.M., in the Church parking lot. Rosary Society Craft Sale, Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 25th & 26th, after all Masses in the Finnerty Parish Center.
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