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 Rev. Nicholas Colalella, In Residence 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
The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2018 Saint Luke Church, Whitestone, New York Music does what words alone cannot do The role of music is to serve the needs of the Liturgy and not dominate it, seek to entertain, or draw attention to itself or the musicians. Sing to the Lord Did you realize that you sang in excess of 100 different hymns and songs this past year? That is quite an accomplishment. I am so grateful for all your hearty sung participation in the Mass and other liturgical celebrations throughout the year. What we sing at Mass is not merely Muzak (background music entertainment) but truly a part of the liturgy. Although I am happy with our current choir roster, there is always room for new members. Consider joining one of the St. Luke choirs: Adult, Italian, Youth, Funeral. There have been many studies on the value of singing in a group, from knowing scripture to being good for your health. I recently read an article suggesting: Choir Singing Could Help Reduce Anxiety, a study finds whether it's an a cappella group or the church chorale, that singing in a choir could do a lot for your state of mind. This is another good reason among the many others to join the choir. So come September why not join us as we again praise God in song. Feel free to contact the Music Office. I would particularly like to invite new members of our Funeral Choir. No rehearsal is necessary to be in this choir, just the desire to serve God s people at a difficult time. I am forever grateful to the 4 choirs of St. Luke church which enhance our liturgies each week. They generously give of their time and talent and have sung around 60 anthems. The Italian and Youth choirs also increased their repertoire and numbers. The Funeral choir sang for more than 60 funerals. I thank them all for their devotion to St. Luke Church. Many have asked why they don t see me on The Net singing the noon Mass from St. James Cathedral. After nearly 20 years I have decided to give that a rest. Enjoy the rest of the summer. Jessica Tranzillo Smith Director of Music 1
Fourth of July Monsignor Tosi and Staff hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July. As we commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence this July 4th, let us take a few moments for silence and appreciation for all we have in our lives, and for those who came before us who fought so that we may live in a free country. INDEPENDENCE DAY PRAYER God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gift to every human being. Help us to continue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision clear and our will strong. Turn our hearts toward the family of nations: to understand the ways of others, to offer friendship, and to find safety only in the common good of all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 2
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS SUMMER SCHEDULE Beginning Sunday, July 1st, the Rectory Office will begin a summer schedule for office hours. Please note the following: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm (Closed for lunch from 12 noon to 1:00pm) Friday the Rectory Office is closed. Saturday - 9:00am - 3:00pm Sunday the Rectory Office is closed. Emergency sick calls requiring a priest can be made at any time by calling the Rectory. Please call ahead to make an appointment with a priest for any other needs. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We will return to normal Rectory Office hours on Tuesday, September 4th. Just a Reminder... No meetings will take place during the summer months of July and August. All meetings of parish organizations, groups, prayer groups and societies will resume after Labor Day During the months of July & August, there will be only one weekday Mass at 12 noon (Monday-Friday). The church will be closed after the 12 noon Mass Monday through Friday. There will be no changes to the Saturday and Sunday Mass schedules. 3
CONSOLATION MINISTRY Our Consolation Ministry at St. Luke offers assistance to families who are preparing to bury a loved one by guiding them through the process of planning the Mass of Christian burial that will be celebrated for the deceased, and attending the funeral mass in support of the family. We are fortunate to have a devoted group of Consolation Ministers whose compassion is a great comfort to the families grieving the loss of loved ones. We are in need of additional parishioners to assist in our Consolation Ministry so we ask that anyone interested in more information about this very important ministry or in joining the ministry please call Sister Theresa at (718)746-8531. We are in need of adult altar servers to assist at the Funerals. Training will be provided so please contact Sister Theresa at your earliest convenience. 4
COLLECTIONS June 30-July 1 Weekly Collection $ 8,209 Envelopes Mailed 1,964 Envelopes Received 529 Thank you. 2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL PRAYER God and Father of all gifts, We praise you, the source of all we are. Teach us to acknowledge always with generous gratitude the many good things your infinite love has given us, as we support the work of our Diocese in Brooklyn and Queens. Open our hearts that we may answer your call to follow the message of the Gospel as disciples in love and service, so that all may come to know you. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen I am pleased to report the ongoing success of the Annual Catholic Appeal. Due to the generous support of parishioners we have raised $76,125 from 242 donors. Sincere thanks to those who have made a gift to the mission and ministry of the Diocese and Parish. Everything over goal comes back to the Parish providing much needed financial help. Yet 242 donors represents only a small percentage of registered parishioners. So - If you have not yet made your gift to the Appeal, do so now and add your name to those parishioners who have already responded. EVERY GIFT IS IMPORTANT INCLUDING YOURS. God bless you. Parish Goal: $100,580 As of 7/2/2018 Number of Pledges: 242 Pledged: $ 76,125 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. CONGRATULATIONS To the couples who have received or are preparing to received the Sacrament of Marriage in our Parish in July. On Sunday, July 1st at 3:00 pm Robert Sares Jr. & Roseann Licata On Friday, July 6th at 2:00 pm Diego Rodriquez & Amelia Davi On Saturday, July 7th at 1:00 pm Andrea A. Monastero & Olivia F. Falco On Saturday, July 7th at 3:00 pm Angelo Belfiore & Melissa Becker On Saturday, July 21st at 3:00 pm Salvatore Iacono & Denise Riccobono On Friday, July 27th at 3:00 pm Ryan Ferguson & Ellen Lynch Please keep these couples in your prayers as they begin their life together. MEMORIALS ARE AVAILABLE TO GIVE IN MEMORY OR HONOR OF YOUR LOVED ONE Please call or visit the rectory if you would like to arrange for a memorial in memory or in honor of a loved one. The following memorials are available weekly. ALTAR BREAD ALTAR WINE SANCTUARY LAMP ALTAR CANDLES ALTAR FLOWERS The name of the person remembered will be printed in the bulletin. 6
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 July 16 July 22 August 20 August 12 September 17 September 9 & 23 October 15 October 14 & 28 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. 7
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St. Luke Youth Group Can use your help! Sign up to be a Volunteer St. Luke Youth Group Volunteer Form Volunteers must be age 18 and up. Name: Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: I have a child in St. Luke s School I don t have a child in School Are you Virtus trained? Yes No Please return the form to St. Luke Rectory. Thank you. 9
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Bishop DiMarzio s Prayer for Vocation 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 the 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 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 your 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 life. We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ the great High Priest, Amen. 12
SAINT JOHN S UNIVERSITY SPEECH and HEARING CENTER Will be offering FREE speech and hearing screenings from June 19, 2018 through August 8, 2018. 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. *************************************************************************************** ST. AGNES ACADEMIC HIGH SCHOOL Test Prep for the TACHS Exam (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools) Summer Program: Monday, July 30 Thursday, August 2 and Monday, August 6 Thursday, August 9 from 9:00am to 12pm. Fall Program: Thursday September 20, 27, October 4,11,18,25, November 1 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm For boys and girls entering the 8th Grade. Cost $275. Please call 718-353-6276 ext. 18 or www.stagneshs.org and click on Forms to print the TACHS course application. *************************************************************************************** ST. FRANCIS PREP FRANCIS KIDS BIBLE CAMP 2018 Available this summer for kids ages 4-7. from July 23rd-July27th from 9:00am-12:00noon. Cost is $100 per child which includes one week of camp, a Francis Kids Tshirt and art supplies. Call 718-423-8810 ext.223 for information. Join us on a Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage To The Holy Land Bishop Neil Tiedemann Spiritual Director And Msgr. Kieran Harrigan Chaplain March 7-15, 2019 For a Brochure Contact Prestige Worldwide Tours 1-866-293-0982 samantha@pwwtours.com 13 SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN AND OUR COMMUNITY
SCRIPTURE READINGS Mon. - Hos 2:16,-17b-18, 21-22; Mt. 9:18-26 Tues. - Hos 8:4-7,11-13, Mt 9:32-38 Wed. - Hos 10:1-3,7-8,12Mt 10:1-7 Thurs. - Hos 11:1-4,8c-9; Mt 10:7-15 Fri. - Hos 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23 Sat. - Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33 WE PRAY FOR THE SICK JERRY NOGUERAS LOIS BLAKELY NICHOLAS LaBARBAREA JOHN MARTINELLI MARIANNA TOTINO FRAN ROCCO MARGARET ROCCO CHARLES WEIGL MILDRED WEIGL PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED DIANE CAMUTI Please note: after one month names for the sick will be removed unless an additional request is made. Thank you for your understanding. ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF July 9, 2018 Monday, July 9 12:00 Anthony Rossini Tuesday, July 10 12:00 Danny Reggio Wednesday, July 11 12:00 Teresa & Armando Reggio Thursday, July 12 12:00 John Dorcic Friday, July 13 12:00 Anna & Frane Zulic Saturday, July 14 8:30 Giovanni Vosilla MEMORIALS Collective Intentions Mass The Altar Bread is given in memory of Maria Zizzadoro Requested by Jack & Palma DiDonna The Altar Wine is given in memory of William Iverson 6th Anniversary Requested by Anna Iverson & Family The Altar Flowers are given in memory of Kay Purich Anniversary Requested by David & Louigi Purich The Altar Candles are given in memory of Andrea Gambino Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bullaro The next Collective Intentions Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 14th at 12 noon In memory of Carmela Catinella Ruotola If you are interested in the Collective Intentions Mass in memory of a loved one kindly contact the Rectory Office. 14
ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR JULY July 2 12:00 Alfred Casale July 3 12:00 John Joseph Ferina July 4 12:00 Paul Rice July 5 12:00 Joseph & Steve Greco July 6 12:00 Philip Smith July 7 8:30 Helen J. Paladino July 9 12:00 Anthony Rossini July 10 12:00 Danny Reggio July 11 12:00 Teresa & Armando Reggio July 12 12:00 John Dorcic July 13 12:00 Anna & Frane Zulic July 14 8:30 Giovanni Vosilla July 16 12:00 People of the Parish July 17 12:00 Grace Melotin July 18 12:00 Nicola Maiocco & Italia & Lucio Castracane July 19 12:00 John Sena June 20 12:00 Giuseppe Vosilla July 21 8:30 William Iverson July 23 12:00 Debbie Geng July 24 12:00 Antonella Mattina July 25 12:00 Helen Kernakan July 26 12:00 Agnese & Pasquale Iammatteo July 27 12:00 Deceased members of the O Connor & Lauri Families July 28 8:30 Thomas Murphy July 30 12:00 Hylla Rebello July 31 12:00 Basil Rosario Custodio & Gabriel Joseph Rebello 15
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