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 Parochial Vicar 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
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BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS Sunday, June 11, 2017 11:45am Mass All expectant mothers and fathers are invited to share in this blessing as they await the birth of their child. No registration is necessary. Family members are also invited. Questions? Please call the Rectory at (718) 746-8102. Page 2
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TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS Wednesday, June 21 at Noon Mass Thursday, June 22 at Noon Mass Friday, June 23 - Noon Mass Solemn Mass of the Most Sacred Heart with blessing and installation of the restored original statue of The Sacred Heart of Jesus Page 4
PENTECOST SUNDAY Please keep in your prayers those adults who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation today: Stephanie Hochman Ryan Martino Save the date! The Saint Vincent de Paul Society will sponsor a Clothing Drive on Sunday, June 25th from 8:00am until 1:00pm. The truck will be parked in the church parking lot accepting your donations of gently used clothing. Benjamin Rastelli Novena in Honor of Saint Anthony Our novena to Saint Anthony comes to a close as we celebrate the feast of Saint Anthony on Tuesday, June 13th with a special feast day Mass at 12 noon. All are invited to join our annual event in honor of Saint Anthony. SACRAMENTAL CELEBRATIONS -- In addition to the many Masses celebrated and the many other acts of prayer and worship to our God, in the month of May we celebrated as a parish community: 7 Baptisms 8 Funerals 2 Marriages We rejoice with those who rejoice and share the sorrow of those who mourn for we are one Body in Christ. 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. 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 June 19 June 11 & 25 July 17 July 9 & 23 August 21 August 13 & 27 September 18 September 10 & 24 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 6
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COLLECTIONS May 27 & 28 $10,511 Envelopes Mailed 2036 Ascension Thursday $ 2,665 Amount Needed $13,425 Envelopes Received 644 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 May 31, 2017 Update on Campaign status since May 24, 2017 *Includes - moved, deceased, unable to pay, no payments made from beginning. Ensuring the Future of your Church To all those who supported last week s second collection for the Saint Luke Religious Education Program. Through your goodness a total of $1,954 was collected. Thank you and God bless. Saint Luke Parish relies on your goodness and generosity to ensure that the mission and ministry of Jesus continues here in Whitestone. A charitable bequest is an excellent way to create a lasting memorial. Many of our parishioners use their wills or living trusts to make their most generous gifts. Please remember us when you create yours. Page 8
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MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND The care of parishioners who are sick and homebound is very important to the life of any parish and the ministers who participate in their care are clear signs that the community remembers those who no longer can attend church services because of age or illness. Saint Luke Parish is very fortunate to have Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who are devoted to the sick and homebound, some in their own homes and some in The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Whitestone. The ministers are very generous with their time as they visit the sick and homebound praying with them and bringing them holy communion. If you know someone who is in need of a minister s visit with holy communion, please contact Sister Theresa at (718) 746-8531 and arrangements will be made as soon as possible. *************************************************************************** BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP A Bereavement Support Group provides a safe place where people who are grieving the loss of loved ones can share their experiences with others who are in similar situations, who have similar concerns and who are better able to understand the grief process. Our Bereavement Group at Saint Luke Parish currently meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Pastoral Center. The next meeting of the Bereavement Group will take place on Tuesday, June 6th. An additional meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 27th due to the fact that no meetings will be held in July and August. If you need further information or if you are interested in attending the bereavement sessions, please contact Sister Theresa at (718) 746-8531 who facilitated the group and who also offers bereavement counseling where needed. Page 10
From the Padre Pio Prayer Group - Venerdi 16 Giugno, una giornata di preghiera al National Centre for Padre Pio, a Barto, Pennsylvania, in ricorrenza dell anniversario di canonizzazione di San Pio. Per prenotarsi rivolgersi ad Angela Masullo (718) 767-5036 Ufficio San Luca (718) 746-8102. On Friday, June 16 a day of prayer is planned at the National Center for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania in remembrance of the anniversary of the canonization of Saint Pio. For reservations please call Angela Masullo (718) 767-5036 or the Rectory Office (718) 746-8102. *************************************************************************** Page 11
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SCRIPTURE READINGS Mon. - Tb 1:3,2:1b-8; Mk 12:1-12 Tues. - Tb 2:9-14; Mk 12:13-17 Wed. - Tb 3:1-11a,16-17a; Mk 12:18-27 Thurs. - Tb 6:10-11; Mk 12:28-34 Fri. - Tb 11:5-17; Mk 12:35-37 Sat. - Tb 12:1, 5:15, 20; Mk 12:38-44 WE PRAY FOR THE SICK VINCENT SPATERI FRAN ROCCO MARGARET ROCCO EDNA McKEOWN GIANNA MAZZARINO JULIA RULLO KEVIN McCARTHY NINA MURPHY HELENE ORLANDO JOHN SALVIO MARY JUNE MURPHY MARY QUINTO TIMOTHY BOYLE JANE LAPLACE LOIS BLAKELY AND FOR THE DECEASED ANGELO D URSO ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF June 5, 2017 Monday, June 5 7:00 Living & Deceased Members of The Pugliese Family 12:00 Joseph Trotta & John DeRespiris Tuesday, June 6 8:30 Peter Porcasi 12:00 The D Amato & Pepe Family Wednesday, June 7 7:00 For a Special Intention 12:00 Antonio Iuliano Thursday, June 8 8:30 Anthony Rossini (Birthday) 12:00 Irene Delaney Friday, June 9 7:00 Anthony Varlese 12:00 Frank & Angela Vaccaro Saturday, June 10 8:30 Carmela & Mario Nardella MEMORIALS The Altar Bread is given in memory of MARIANNA CERRULLI requested by Philip & Josephine Celano The Sanctuary Lamp is given in memory of MARIA CRISTINA PEPE requested by The Testa Family Collective Intentions Mass The next Collective Intentions Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, June 25th at 11:45am At this Mass we pray for BOBBY COLANGELO Page 13
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Bishop Molloy Retreat House - Jamaica, N.Y. Monthly Day of Recollection Theme: Called to be the Good News Thursday, June 8, 2017 from 10am to 2pm Program includes: Presentation, Mass, Lunch, Opportunity for Confession Donation: $35 For reservations call: 718-739-1229 *************************************************************************** St. Agnes Academic High School is offering both summer and fall classes for boys and girls to prepare them for the Catholic High School admission exam (TACHS). The summer program days are Monday - Thursday, July 24 - July 27 and July 31 - August 3 both from 9am-11:30am. The fall program days are Thursdays, Sept. 21,28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Wed., Nov. 1 from 3:15pm-4:45pm. The cost of each session is $250. Please check the website at www.stagneshs.org and click on Forms to print the TACHS course application or you may call (718) 353-6276, ext. 18. Also, for those interested, the Scholarship exam will be held at St. Agnes on Thurs., Nov. 2. An application may also be found under Forms on the website. *************************************************************************** Page 19
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