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 September 24, 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. Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 24, 2017 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 2 Dear Bishop Ray: Q. A friend of mine told me about the St. Vincent de Paul Society Car Purchase Program. He said they donated money to our Parish for his old car! Do you have information about this program? A. Yes, we recently received $100 (one hundred dollars) as a donation to St. Kevin Parish for a used car donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. If you or someone you know has a car they are no longer using, please call 718-491-2525 and make the arrangements. Tell them to make the donation to our parish and we will receive it. Thank you for your interest in helping our parish. Every donation is appreciated. As you know, Sunday collections don t cover all our expenses so these extras are really needed. Prayer for Vocations 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 Bishop DiMarzio 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 On Wednesday, October 4th we will celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with the Blessing of Animals at 4:00 P.M. in the Church parking lot (in case of rain the blessing will take place in front of the Church under the scaffolding). This custom was developed to honor St. Francis and his love of all creation. We ask that you bring your special friend on a leash, in a cage or in a Please Pray for those who are ill: Pasquale Patruno, Christine Porcaro, Jenny Rodriguez, Luisa Gosman, Gloria Diminich, Grace Sedita, Michael Antonucci, Dominick Hu, Theresa Cavallo, Kristin Carey, Isabella Ieraci, Bridget Kunz, Lucy Petretti, Jennifer Goldschmitt Marlene Digrugilliers and Marlene Mossazebi, and and for those who have died: Victoria Nardizzi, Thomas Heffernan and Geraldine Ciliberti. 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 September 24, 2017 Vocation Story - Bishop Chappetto I am grateful for this opportunity to share my vocation story with you, the parishioners of St. Kevin Parish. During this Year for Vocations promoted by Bishop DiMarzio and the Vocation Office of the Diocese of Brooklyn, we are all called to be more aware of our vocation story and to share it with others. I assure you that each of us has a unique vocation story for we are all individuals with different backgrounds. My story begins growing up in a very Catholic family. My parents were active and practicing Catholics. They loved their faith, the Catholic Church and our local parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, in the Astoria section of Queens. The good examples that brothers and I experienced from our parents had a profound influence on my decision to enter the minor seminary (Cathedral Prep in Brooklyn) for high school and for two years of college. I also had the support of the priests and religious sisters in the parish, (there were 7priests in the Rectory and 24 sisters in the Convent). They were dedicated, happy and generous in their service to the parishioners. As students, they called us by name and made us feel special. So I would have to say that between my life at home and my witnessing what priests, religious sisters and brothers do, how they help people to grow closer to God, I became interested in the priesthood as a possible vocation. My time in the minor seminary and later in the major seminary (Our Lady of Angels in Albany because the local seminary was over-crowed now both are closed), were times of discernment, prayer, study and growth in my understanding of priesthood. My pastoral work in parishes, while a seminarian, convinced me that God was calling me, that this is what He really wanted me to do, and that I could be a very happy person in doing His work. My priestly ordination of May 29, 1971, was a day of great joy for me, my family and my parish. For the past 46 years, it has been a privilege to serve God. In spite of my own unworthiness, God has gifted me with a share in the priesthood of His Son. For this, I will be eternally grateful. I would recommend to any young man who is thinking of the priesthood to speak with a priest and get some advice on how to proceed. If a young man is looking for a life which helps people to get close to God, then priesthood is a possibility. If a young man is looking for a life of service, the priesthood may be the answer. To discover what God wants, we encourage young people to pray every day. Please consider attending the Diocesan activities and parish activities at St. Kevin, throughout this Year of Vocation. All activities will be posted in the Parish Bulletin and on the Parish website. In His will, we find our peace.
September 24, 2017 St. Kevin R. C. Church Page 4 Today, September 24, 2017 is the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings for today s Mass begin at #1000 in the Hymnal. MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, September 23rd 5:00 In Honor of Padre Pio Elba Jimenez Anthony Pignatello Angela Ann Scilla Fonda Miller Alfonso Caetta & Vito Caetta Sunday, September 24th 8:00 Frank Aguggia 10:00 The Giaccone & Muscatelli Families 12:00 August Zara (30th Anniversary)) Monday, September 25th 9:00 Esther & Joseph Balistreri Tuesday, September 26th 9:00 Joseph Sammaciccia Wednesday, September 27th 9:00 Gerardina Avallone Thursday, September 28th 9:00 Beniamino Valente Friday, September 29th 9:00 Joseph DiMaggio Saturday, September 30th 9:00 Joseph Michael Trainor Saturday, September 30th 5:00 James Wrynn Michael Pignatello Kay & Mike Kane William Uihline Father Charles Kehoe Sunday, October 1st 8:00 Those enrolled in the Parish Purgatorial Society 10:00 Deceased members of St. Kevin Rosary Society 12:00 Pat King and Beth Riley Faith Formation News We are glad to announce that this year we began 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 to 12:30 in room 209 on the following Sundays: October 1: God made animals and people November 5: Gad made us and our senses All Saints December 3: Advent - Mary, Joseph and Jesus January 7: Jesus February 4: Church, the family of God March 4: Prayer and Mass - Lent April 8: Easter - Caring and Sharing Call Faith Formation office 718 357-5317, ext 3. If we do not answer leave a message and we will call you back or send us an e-mail at stkevinfaithformation@gmail.com A Virtus Training Workshop will be offered at St. Kevin in the Finnerty Parish Center on Saturday, October 14th, from 9AM to 12 Noon. This workshop is mandatory for anyone who works with children such as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, teachers, catechists, ushers, coaches, etc. To register for the workshop go to www.virtustraining.org. You must register online before attending the workshop. Memorial Gifts The gifts of Bread and Wine are given this week in loving memory of Michael and Jennie Stroligo. The St. Kevin Shrine Lamp will burn this week for the Intentions of the Donor.
Page 5 www.stkevinflushing.org September 24, 2017 The Rosary Society will gather at the 10:00 A.M. Mass on Sunday, October 1st. Please remember to sit in front of the Blessed Mother Shrine. Our first meeting of the season will be on Tuesday evening, October 3rd at 7:00 P.M. in the Finnerty Parish Center. All ladies of the parish are invited to join us. The Adult Choir at St. Kevin is always looking for new members. We need men and women, young and old. The ability to read music is always a plus but not at all necessary. We strive to make all new members feel comfortable and welcome and the musical and spiritual experience can t be beat. Pun intended! Please consider joining us. We rehearse almost every Thursday at 8:00 P.M. in the church. Please use the doors from the parking lot closest to 45th Avenue. Practice ends promptly at 9:30 P.M. We sing at the noon Mass on Sunday as well as a few other special occasions. If you have any questions, please speak to Tom Sexton, our Music Director. The Children s Choir rehearses Thursday afternoons from 3 to 4:15 P.M. in the Church. Any child in grades 3 through 8 who is interested in joining should talk to Tom Sexton and take a permission slip to be completed and returned. We would like to especially invite those children in public school and our religious education program to consider joining. We d love to have you! Weekly Collection September 17, 2017.....$8,381.00 Catholic Education Support....$1,138.00 The Holy Name Society will have their first meeting of the season on Tuesday, October 3rd at 7:30 P.M. in the Academy Cafeteria. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Reverend Robert Mema, our Parochial Vicar. Please join us and bring a friend and enjoy the company of your fellow parishioners and the refreshments that will follow! St. Kevin Senior Club will meet on Tuesday, September 26th, from 1:30 to 4:30 P.M. in the Finnerty Parish Center. We are having a trip to Empire City Casino on Wednesday, September 27th. Your cost is $25 and you will receive the package of the day. For reservations, please call Sam at 718-762-3256. St. Kevin Nicaragua Mission After all the Masses on Saturday and Sunday, October 7th and 8th, this year's Mission team would like to share with the parishioners of St. Kevin their pictures and their stories in the Parish Center where there will also be some light refreshments. Come, meet the team and join us for our "thank you" to you! It is only with your support that this year was such a success. Next year's Mission will be July 7-14, 2018. Think about joining us! We are: Maria, Terry, Kaitlyn, Joanna, Susan, Andy, Nilda, Ann, Margaret and Tony. 50/50 Raffle - Please place your September 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! Exciting Upcoming Events at St. Kevin ARISE Faith Sharing program sign-up, September 23rd & 24th. St. Kevin Alumni Reunion, Saturday, September 30th, Mass at 5:00 P.M. followed by tour of Academy and Reunion. Annulment Workshop, Tuesday, Oct. 3rd at 7:30 P.M. in the Academy cafeteria and Saturday, October 14th at 10:30 A.M. in the Academy cafeteria. Blessing of Animals, Wednesday, October 4th at 4:00 P.M. in the Parking Lot. Nicaragua Mission Team presentation, Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th, after all Masses in the Finnerty Parish Center. Virtus Workshop, Saturday, October 14th, 9A.M. to 12 Noon in the Finnerty Parish Center. St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Truck, Sunday, October 29th, 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. Fall Food Festival, Sunday, November 5th, 2:30 P.M. in the Msgr. Finnerty Parish Center.
September 24, 2017 St. Kevin R.C. Church Page 6 Vocation Thought - Seek the Lord while He may be found. While seeking Him in prayer and the sacraments, listen to Him. Could it be you are being called by Jesus to serve as a priest, deacon, sister or brother. he consecrated life? If the Spirit is prompting you, what is needed is trust and the willingness to answer His call. To help in your discernment, you are invited to speak with one of the parish priests (718-357- 8888) or you can call the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454. Mommy and Me Classes at St. Kevin Catholic Academy will begin on Wednesday, October 4th. The classes meet every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30AM in the school and the cost is $4.00 per child, per week. The classes are a great way for your child to interact and socialize with other children through various activities that include circle time, story time, music time and arts and crafts. Please email dsaporito777@gmail.com or call St. Kevin Catholic Academy 718-357-8110 to register your child. We look forward to seeing you! The Rosary Society of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament (34-24 203rd Street, Bayside) will have a Communion Breakfast on Sunday, October 22nd. in the School Auditorium. The Breakfast will immediately follow the 10:00 A.M. Mass. The guest speaker will be Patti Ann McDonald, wife of NYPD Detective Steven McDonald. Patti Ann will speak on Faith and Forgiveness. Tickets are $25 per person and will be on sale beginning Sunday, October 1st. Please call 917-617-2429 to reserve your ticket. All are welcome!
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