Salus Animarum Suprema Lex Douglaston-Little Neck

www.stanastasia.info

saint nastasi church

A A 45-14 245th Street Douglaston, NY 11362-1135 Phone: (718) 631-4454 Fax: (718) 631-1774 Email: info@stanastasia.info

Rev. Msgr. George J. Ryan, Pastor Rev. William A. McLaughlin Rev. Chris J. Piasta, OFM Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cantley, S.T.D., Pastor Emeritus

Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:15 AM to 8 PM Saturday 9:15 AM to 1 PM

Mrs. Betty Harris, Secretary Mrs. Ann Larkin, Accounting Admin.

St. Anastasia School: 45-11 245th Street Mrs. Lucy Mihulka, Principal Phone: (718) 631-3153; (718) 631-3155 Email: school@stanastasia.info

Religious Education & CCD Office: Mrs. Janine Kramer, Directress Phone: (718) 225-5191 Email: dre@stanastasia.info

Music Minister: Mr. Joseph C. Extejt

Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil at 5:30 Sundays 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM & 5 PM

Weekday Masses: Monday thru Saturday at 8:30 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 4—4:30 PM

Holy Days and Special Liturgies: Mass schedules will be printed in the Bulletin at the appropriate time.

Devotions: Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays after 8:30 AM Mass

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: All new families are welcome to the Parish and every family should be properly registered. Registration forms are available at the Rectory. Use of the electronic giving (Faith Direct) or envelope system is required if statement of contribution is sought for tax purposes. All parishioners should use either one of the do-nation forms. If you move or change your address, please notify the Rectory by mail. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: First Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM only. Parents should make arrangements by call-ing the Rectory no later than 2 weeks before the Baptism. Parents must attend the Baptism instructions before Baptism SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Time available: Saturday 11 AM-3 PM; Sunday 2:30 PM-3 PM Couples must make arrangements six months prior to the selected date of their marriage and fully participate in the “Pre-Cana” Parish at home. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) It is the process for adults wishing to become Catholic, complete their sacramental initia-tion, or attain full membership in the Church. For further information, please contact Ms. Janine Kramer

August 17, 2008

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

■ ANNOUNCEMENTS August 17, 2008 ST. ANASTASIA BULLETIN

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

F ather Tom McNamara, a Capuchin from St. Joseph

the Worker in East Patchogue, Long Island, is leading a pil-grimage to the Holy Land. Nonstop flight from JFK. Sites to be visited: Sea of Galilee, Jordan River, Bethlehem, Naz-areth, Jericho, Jerusalem, Ma-sada, Dead Sea, and more. Date: January 11-20, 2009 For more information, call Mike Milano (M & M Travel) at 1-800-773-2660. Leisure Club News

S how "The Producers" Wednesday, September

24, 2008 at Westchester Dinner Theater Cost: $75 per person (includes all).

T rip to Nashville, Tennes-see

October 12—18, 2008 Cost: $595 pp

Anyone interested in any of them, please call Peggy McKeon at (718) 428-2833. Mommy & Me

T he Mommy and Me group here at St. Anastasia will

continue to meet throughout the Summer. Please note the change in time and place They will meet in the Annex on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM Speech and Hearing Center

S t. John’s University Speech and Hearing Cen-

ter will be offering Hearing Aid Help during the month of July and beginning of August. This is a free service and is available to anyone who has a hearing aid and may be experi-encing some difficulty caring for it or using it. Please call the

center at (718) 990-6480 to schedule an appointment. Capuchin Pilgrimages

C apuchin Franciscan Fri-ars: Fr. Michael Marigli-

ano, Fr. Michael Sevigny, and Fr. Phil Romano will be lead-ing pilgrimages to Holy sites around the world this fall: Pro-ceeds benefit the work of the Franciscans. For more informa-tion, please contact Franciscan Spirit Tours at (646) 736-7964 infor@FranciscanSpiritTours.com or on the web at: wwwFran-ciscanSpiritTours.com Tea with Spirit

T he former students and Staff of Dominican Com-

mercial High School are in-vited to attend a special cele-bration at the Queen of the Rosary Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Dominic at 555 Albany Avenue, Amityville , on Sunday afternoon, Septem-ber 21, 2008 Please call Benin-casa Family Services at (631) 842-6000 Ext. 351 or email degrads@yahoo.com if you would like to receive an invitation

Y ou can help your marriage now!

Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue? Have you just stopped talking to

each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrou-vaille helps couples through difficult times in their mar-

riages This program has helped thousands of couples world-

wide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties. For confidential information about the Retrouvaille pro-

gram, or to register for the up-coming weekend beginning Friday, September 5, 2008

Please call 1-800 470-2230 and you will be connected directly to a couple from Long Island /

Metro Retrouvaille.

D ominican Village is a not-for profit Independent and assisted Living Retirement Community sponsored by the sisters of St. Dominic. Conveniently located on a sprawling, 13-acre campus Offering outstanding programs, all –inclusive services and bountiful amenities. Please join us for an Open House: Sat., August 23rd 1-3 PM Tues., August 26th 2-4 PM For more information, or to schedule a tour at your conven-ience, contact us today at : (631)– 842-6091or

info@dominicanvillage.org

T he Leisure Club will re-sume The usual Tuesday, af-ternoon meetings The First meeting of The Lei-sure Club for the season will take place on Tuesday, Sep-tember 9, 2008 in Fr. Smith Hall at 1:45-4:00 PM. If you have never participated in this social group —this is a good opportunity to meet new friends, enjoy conversation , cards, Bingo and refreshments. Make it your “Tuesday After-noon Out!!” and come to enjoy yourself in good company.

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Glorious St Paul, Most zealous Apostle, Martyr for the love of Christ, Give us a deep faith, A steadfast hope, A burning love for our Lord So that we can proclaim with you ‘It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.’ Help us to become apostles Serving the Church with a pure heart Witnesses to her truth and beauty Amidst the darkness of our days. With you we praise God our Father ‘To Him be the glory, in the Church and in Christ Now and for ever’. Amen.

This years Fall Carnival will

Provide fun for all , but in order to make it as big a success as it has been in the past we are in

need of Volunteers Food and Beverage Court and

Security —we can’t do it without helpers !!!

Please call Betty the Rectory

(718) 631-4454

If your child attends the school the hours will count toward your

volunteer time!

SPIRITUALITY FOR WOMEN Evening Spirituality Series Each session will explore unique ways to enrich our faith, through

reflection, prayer and sharing, using Joyce Rupp’s “May I Have This Dance?’

Tuesday, September 9th - - - Instruments of God Tuesday, October 7th --- The Falling Leaves Tuesday, November 18th --- Faithful Love Tuesday, December 2nd --- Homecoming

Time: 7:30pm Place: St. Robert Bellarmine School Hall Facilitator: Maryann Villanti (?’s call 718-423-5272) Materials will be supplied

Celebrate

St. John’s University School of Education

Centennial As the St. John’s School of Education enters the 100th Year of its founding a full roster of activities has been planned including a Gala Dinner and Dance to be held on September 27, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan. There are also professional development seminars, lectures and networking events during the academic year. For more information on the Centennial Celebration visit: www.stjohns.edu/education/celebrating100years

Getting to Know You

Want some company? Need some help?

Have a neighbor in need? Let us know!

The Outreach Committee

Call St. Anastasia Rectory

(347) 481-5477

St. Anastasia’s Outreach Committee is a group of parish-

ioners who have come together to offer services (visits,

errands, etc.) to those in need. We’re ready and waiting for

your call!

St. Anastasia Office of Religious Education is

accepting registration for our September Classes.

Kindergarten to Fourth Grade Wednesdays

2:30PM - 3:45PM

Fifth to Eighth Grade Wednesdays

7:00PM - 8:15PM September 17th, 2008

Parent Welcome Gathering for all registered families.

Classes begin on

Wednesday September 24, 2008

Please call Mrs. Kramer for more information at 225-5191.

The New School year is rapidly approaching

St. Anastasia School office is opened

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 10:00 –12:00Noon If you are interested in Registration for September, you may call during that time or leave a message, and your call will be returned as soon as possible: (718) 631-3153

RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation For Adults Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? or, Are you looking to complete your initiation into the Catholic Church?

Ongoing Formation Throughout the Year

For those looking into the Catholic Church: WEEKLY GATHERINGS are for those in the initial stages of learning about the Catholic Faith and/or those who are thinking about joining the Church. The format is informal and is based on questions that arise each week. Friends and spouses are always welcome. For those asking to join the Church or complete their initiation: CATECHUMENATE The Catechumenate (cata-cume-net) consists of weekly gatherings for those who have made the decision to join the Catholic faith, or for those who have been baptized Catho-lic and wish to complete their initiation through sacraments Eucharist and /or Confir-mation. During the Catechumenate, we attend Sunday Mass and meet on a weekly basis. Un-baptized candidates may spend 1-2 years in the Catechumenate group. The length of time in the Catechumenate group for baptized candidates depends on the amount of Adult faith formation they have had on their journey thus far. Each candidate will jour-ney towards full initiation in the Catholic Faith. For those Celebrating their first year as a fully initiated Catholic: MYSTAGOGIA The mystagogia (mista-go-gia) gatherings are for those who have recently joined the Catholic faith or have completed their initiation. These gatherings offer newly initiated Catholics an opportunity to share and celebrate their new life in the Church.

ALL ARE WELCOME!! Contact Person: Ms. Janine Kramer Office of Religious Education Phone: (718) 225-5191

MASS INTENTIONS August 16—23, 2008

SATURDAY WEEKDAY

5:30 PM Angelina and Joseph Locetta

SUNDAY TWENTIENTH ORDINARY SUNDAY

8:00 AM John J. Farrell, Sr. 10:00 AM James Spellane 12:00 PM Maria De La Torre 5:00 PM Catherine Tagliaferro

MONDAY WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Michael McManus and Anne Juranich

TUESDAY WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Rose & John Slevin and Martin F. Murray, Sr.

WEDNESDAY BERNARD, ABBOT Cistercian abbot of Clairvaux, founded 68 monaster-ies, spiritual author, patron of Gibraltar

8:30 AM Catherine Gallagher and Cleonice Racciatti

THURSDAY PIUS X, POPE (†1914) Reformed liturgy, introduced communion for children and frequent communion for adults; patron of sick pilgrims

8:30 AM Donato Leo and Ralph Lauro

FRIDAY QUEENSHIP OF MARY Prescribed by Pius XII in 1954, is celebrated on the octave day of the Assumption

8:30 AM William LaRosa

SATURDAY WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Rosalie Greco and Dr. Mario Chapparro

Bread & Wine Memorial

IN THANKSGIVING FOR *** Robert D. Anderson ***

AUGUST 17—23, 2008

{ Remember } Please remember in your prayers all the sick of our Parish Community, especially:

• Joan Radjieski • Ruth Marchese • William Morris • Annette Montello

and those who have died, especially:

• Dr. John J. Farrell, Sr. •

Next week:

■ Mommy & Me on Wednesday ■ Spanish Prayer Group on Thursday

Cheering at the Olympic Games?

No problem. You can still be in touch with St. Anas-tasia and read our Bulletin online at www.stanastasia.info Take us with you no matter where your summer journey will lead you. Oh, and send us a picture!

The Mommy and Me group here at St. Anastasia will continue to meet throughout the Summer. Please note the change in time and place: they will meet in the Annex on Wednesdays at 11AM.

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