ST. RAPHAEL’S PARISH

35-20 Greenpoint Avenue, L.I.C., NY 11101 Telephone: 718-729-8957 Fax: 729-5238

E-Mail: straphaelrectory@yahoo.com Website: www.straphael-queens.org

MISSION STATEMENT: St. Raphael’s is a parish rooted in tradition yet responding to an evolving community by evangeliza-tion in action. We seek to inspire the larger Catholic community to a more committed faith life and to heed Christ’s call of sharing time, talent and treasure for the needs of others. DECLARACION DE MISION: San Rafael es una parroquia enraizada en la tradición y a la vez responde a una comunidad que evoluciona con una acción evangelizadora. Buscamos inspirar a la comunidad católica global a que vivan una fe más comprometida y a prestar atención a la llamada de Cristo a compartir tiempo, talento y bienes con los necesitados.

EUCHARIST SCHEDULE

Saturday/Sábado 5:00pm - English

Sunday/Domingo 8:00am - English 9:45am - Korean

11:00 am—English 12:30 pm—Spanish/Español

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 9:00am Lunes - Viernes 9:00am

OFFICE HOURS/HORARIO

Monday - Friday/Lunes - Viernes 9:00-1:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm

Saturday/Sábado By appointment / Mediante cita

BAPTISM/BAUTISMO

Please contact the rectory to make arrangements. You will need the child’s birth certificate. favor de llamar la rectoría. Necesitará el certificado de nacimiento del niño.

MARRIAGE/MATRIMONIO

Any couple wishing to marry should contact the rectory

at least six (6) months before the wedding. Una pareja que está pensando en el matrimonio debe de llamar la rectoría seis (6) meses antes de la boda.

RECONCILIATION/RECONCILIACION Saturday/Sábado 4:00-4:45pm

and by appointment/y por cita.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK/

CUIDADO DE LOS ENFERMOS Please call the rectory at (718)729-8957 to make ar-

rangements for the sick person to receive Holy Com-

munion or the Anointing of the sick at home. favor de llamar la rectoría al (718)729-8957 para que la persona enferma reciba la Comunión o Unción de los Enfermos en la casa.

PARISH STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL

Rev. Jerry Jecewiz, Pastor Rev. Kuno Kim, Parochial Vicar

Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ. Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

$6,952

$6,185

Last week’s offering Average weekly expenses

FROM THE PASTOR…

Dear Parishioners,

With all the bad press priests, bishops and the Catholic-Church-in-general have been getting recently, it was uplifting to see the secular media heap justified praise on two Catholic priests who recently died.

One was the 90-year-old Msgr. Thomas Leonard (of the New York Archdiocese), described by The New York Times as a ―priest with his feet on the ground‖. He brought new life to a struggling Upper West Side parish, and before that, in Washington Heights, transformed a vacant convent into a home for babies who were H.I.V. positive.

With the wit and edge of an Irish politician, he once openly criticized the ―antiquated leader-ship‖ of the church. ―We have no one with legs‖, he observed. ―And, as the Babe said, the legs go first.‖

Unlike the activist Msgr. Leonard, the other priest was a contemplative—a Trappist monk, Fa-ther Thomas Keating. While ill in his youth, he made a deal with God to become a priest if he could live to 21. As a result, he cut ties with his affluent family and walked away from the cushy life-style of a Manhattan home and a Long Island estate, and served God in the solitude of a monas-tery.

He is best known for developing a type of praying called ―centering prayer‖, sometimes de-scribed as resting in God. When you pray, Keating stressed, God is already there—you are not just sitting in a void. Asian spirituality highlights ―mindfulness‖, but Centering Prayer is more ―heartfulness‖.

Centering Prayer Groups are now in 39 countries, not to mention those individuals who prac-tice it on their own.

So, even in the secular press, it’s not all bad news about the Church we love.

-Father Jerry Jecewiz

November 11th: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Next Sunday’s second collection will be for the Catholic Campaign for Human development. It address the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled self-help organizations and transformative education. The subcommittee of the Campaign awards the grants to groups with the approval of local bishops.

November 11th: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, November 11th: 8:00– Rev, Denis O’Keeffe C.SS.P (27th Anniv. rem.) (Robert Boehler) AND George Kuppler (Billy Jean & Samantha) 9:45— KOREAN MASS 11:00– ALL SOULS NOVENA INTENTIONS 12:30—Eucario Xelo Monday, November 12th: 9:00— ALL SOULS NOVENA INTENTIONS

Tuesday, November 13th: 9:00– ALL SOULS NOVENA INTENTIONS Wednesday, November 14th: 9:00– Joseph Argent (Theresa Knapp) Thursday, November 15th: 9:00– Catherine Argent (Theresa Knapp)

Friday, November 16th: 9:00- ALL SOULS NOVENA INTENTIONS

Saturday, November 17th: 5:00pm—Living & deceased members of the Catholic Benevolent Legion (CBL) AND Joe & Cathy Argent (1st Anniv) (Karen Argent) Sunday, November 18th: 8:00am- Francis Angeles (Delia & Joe Dela Cruz) 9:45am- KOREAN MASS 11:00— Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza (2nd year Anniv) (Dela Cruz Family) AND Sal Vagra (Mr.& Mrs. Gavin Nichols) 12:30— Ana Rita Ramirez (Enith Parra) AND Juan Carlos Rodriguez (Familia Rodriguez- Narvaez)

Mass Intentions for the Week November 11th, 2018

(Fumio Tanai photo)

FOOD PANTRY…

is usually open Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, and Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Volunteers and donations are welcome. No clothing, furniture or appliances accepted.

WEEK’S EVENTS

Sun., Nov. 11th: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Veterans Day Religious Ed. Classes 9:30 am

Mon., Nov. 12th: Veterans Day observed ( rectory office closed) Feast of St. Josaphat

Tues., Nov. 13th: Feast of St. Frances Xa- vier Cabrini 7 pm— Estudio Bíblico (MBH) 7 pm—Niños de Futura Generación

Wed., Nov. 14th: 7 pm—Spanish Rosary + Praise

Thurs., Nov. 15th: Feast of St. Albert the Great

Food Pantry 10:30 am to 12 noon 7:30 pm-Choir Practice

Fri., Nov. 16th: Feast of St. Margaret of Scotland & St. Gertrude 7pm—Folkloric Dance Group 7pm—Formación Familiar en la Fe

Sat.,Nov.17th: Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Food Pantry - 1:30 to 3:00 pm 3:00 pm—Ethnic Mass in Spanish: Virgen de Quiche 4:00 pm—Folkloric Dance Group

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:

English:

Sat., Dec. 22nd, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Dec. 15th, 11 am.

Spanish:

Sat., Dec. 15th, 2 pm. Prep class is Mon., Dec. 10th, 7 pm.

Choir Seeking New Members

Our St. Raphael Adult Choir has started up again following the summer break. We are looking for new members in all voice categories: soprano, alto, tenor and bass. If you have sung, hummed or whis-tled in the bathtub or shower at some time, consider joining us! See or call our music minister Jan (718-930-5061) for a private hearing. We promise you the security of so-cial fellowship with other choir members and increased satisfaction and joy in the ser-vice of God!

ANNOUNCED MASS BOOK

FOR 2019 (January through

December) IS NOW OPEN

AT THE RECTORY.

Arrangements to have these Masses offered for your particular intentions can now be made at the rectory dur-ing weekday office hours. The An-nounced Mass offering is $15.

PRAYER

FOR

HEALING

VICTIMS

OF ABUSE

God of endless love, ever caring, ever strong, always present, always just: You gave your only Son to save us by the blood of his cross. Gentle Jesus, shepherd of peace, join to your own suffering the pain of all who have been hurt in body, mind, and spirit by those who betrayed the trust placed in them. Hear our cries as we agonize over the harm done to our brothers and sisters. Breathe wisdom into our prayers, soothe restless hearts with hope, steady shaken spirits with faith: Show us the way to justice and wholeness, enlightened by truth and enfolded in your mercy. Holy Spirit, comforter of hearts, heal your people’s wounds and transform our brokenness. Grant us courage and wisdom, humility and grace, so that we may act with justice and find peace in you. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

EL RINCON HISPANO

NOTAS:

1.El programa R.I.C.A. (preparación de los adultos y los teenagers para el Bautismo, la Primera Comunión o la Confirmación) continua hoy, después de la misa en español. 2. Hojas de registración para la Carrera Guadalupana (12 de diciembre) están disponibles en la

parte de atrás de la iglesia. Hable con Félix Pérez para más información: (917)804-5202.

3. Estudio bíblico: cada martes a las 7:00 pm en el salón de abajo (Salon de Michael Brennan). 4. Rosario y alabanzas: cada miércoles a las 7:00 pm en el sótano de la rectoría. 5. Formación familiar en la fé: cada viernes a las 7:00 pm en el sótano de la rectoría. Hablé con Paul o María para más información.

Sábado 24 de noviembre: Retiro en honor de Cristo Re

En el salon de abajo (Brennan Hall)

Matilde Vilchis y Alexandra Bravo participaron en nuestro proyecto REZAR POR LAS VOCA-CIONES. Llevaron a su hogar el caliz de la misa y la estatua de la Virgen y, como familia, rezaron por mas sacer-dotes , monjas y hermanos religiosos.

Si su familia quisiera participar, puede hablar con Inés, Angelina o Margarita despues de la misa domini-cal.

FELICIDADES… -a Jacqueline Calleja que celebra su Misa de Quinceañera aqui este fin de semana.

-a Dayana Vargas Mendez que celebra su Pre sentación aqui durante la misa de este sábado a las 5:00 pm.

Misa en español aqui en honor de la Virgen del Quinche:

Sabado 17 de noviembre a las 3:00 pm.

Youth Group Sat., Nov. 17, 6 pm

Michael Brennan Hall

NOTES

1. Banns of Marriage are announced for the November 17, 2018 wedding, at St. John the Evangel-ist Church in Riverhead, of Siobhain Minarovich and Nicholas Fusco, both of St. Raphaels.

2. Bishop Di Marzio and bishops nationwide are joining in seven days of prayer and fasting prior to their general assembly in November, where they will make critical decisions regarding the trag-edy of clergy abuse. A letter with more details is posted on the vestibule bulletin board and is also on our parish website. Please pray for the healing of support of all victims of clergy sexual abuse; for the conversion and repentance of perpetrators and concealers of sexual abuse; and for the strength of the bishops to be holy shepherds in protecting and leading our flocks from all harm.

3. Our Food Pantry is readying for its Thanksgiving distribution. Dry, packaged foods and cash do-nations are sought to help with this special outreach. No turkeys can be accepted. Items can be brought to the rectory office or church (baskets behind last pew).

4. Our Food Pantry will be closed on November 22nd and 24th, and reopen on Nov. 29th. 5. THOUGHT TO PONDER, per the N.Y. Times: In the next 60 seconds, people around the world

will purchase one million plastic bottles and two million plastic bags.

In observance of Veterans Day, the rectory office will be closed this Monday, No-vember 12th.

Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 22nd.

There will be a bilingual Mass at 9:00 am that morning.

Please bring to the Mass a gift of dry, non-perishable food for our Food Pantry or a financial donation for the same cause. Thank you.

THIS ‘N THAT 1. On Saturdays, at our leased school gym on 37th Street, we offer

an instructional basketball program for boys and girls. Contact the rectory office (718-729-8957) for more information.

2. FOOD PANTRY S.O.S.: Our Pantry needs black and red beans, spaghetti, jelly, applesauce at this time. Can you assist us the next time you go shopping??? Thanks. 3. In the mood for some humor/comedy, but are turned off by

the many foul-mouthed hot-shots who now rule that roost? Google You Tube: Nate Bargatze, and you might be refreshingly entertained.

FAMILY MASS CHOIR INVITE We are ready to start a new year for St. Raphael’s Family Mass Choir and we need your talents. The children and adults working with the choir have done an excellent job over the recent years and have made significant contributions to the liturgical life of St. Raphael’s parish. Children in grades 2 and above who are ready and willing to sing are encouraged to join us. We would also be interested in having adults and high school students participate. The practices are held one or two Monday’s a month at 7:30PM and the choir will be singing at the monthly Family Masses, Christmas Eve, and other appropriate occasions. Dates and other specific information will follow. The only requirements are that you attend practice and Mass and behave appropri-ately. We continue to look for adults who are willing to assist in the singing, who may play a musical instrument or who are willing to help with other support functions, such as transportation. If you are interested please fill out this form and return it to the par-ish rectory, to Sister Christine at the Religious Education Program, Joe Becker or Jan Wnek after Mass. If you have any questions regarding the choir please feel free to call the rectory or call Joe Becker at 718-392-3008 or email Joe at joebeck-er49@gmail.com. I am interested in being a part of St. Raphael’s Family Mass Choir (Please print clearly) Individual’s Name Telephone Number Email