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The Most Holy Trinity
31 May 2015
Saint Luke Church, Whitestone, New York
From the Pastor --
The Parish Report is currently being sent to all those involved in some parish society or ministry.
The report will also be available at church in the near future.
God bless.
Let us pray for one another,
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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.
Of Many Things -Carnival 2015 -Begins this week on Thursday, June 4th and will run for four days:
June 4, 5, 6 & 7th. The bulletin once again contains the Carnival schedule
of events, entertainment, times of operation and so much more.
The Carnival offers a good time for all ages - a real family friendly
celebration. The Carnival has become a community event while at the same
time raising much needed funds for the parish and school.
Save the dates! Come on over and enjoy the festivities!
Graduation at Saint Luke School -On this Sunday, May 31st, the graduating class of 2015 of Saint Luke
School will begin a two week celebration leading up to the Graduation
Ceremony itself on Friday, June 12th. Today at 5pm the Graduation Mass
will take place followed by a barbeque on the Great Lawn and on Wednesday,
June 10th the Class of 2015 will hold their Awards Ceremony followed by the
Graduation Dance.
Congratulations to the members of the Graduating Class of 2015, their
families, relatives and friends.
Corpus Christi -The feast of Corpus Christi/The Body and Blood of Christ will be
celebrated next Sunday, June 7th. A procession of the Blessed Sacrament is
being sponsored by the parishes of Saint Mel and Saint Luke. See the bulletin
for details.
And Don’t Forget -The Farewell Mass for Father Bruno on Sunday, June 14 at the
11:45am Mass. A reception will follow.
Msgr. Tosi
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COLLECTIONS
May 23 & 24
Amount Needed
$10,282
$13,425
Envelopes Mailed
Envelopes Received
1974
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ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2015
Msgr. Tosi would like to express his thanks and gratitude for your
generous response to the Annual Catholic Appeal 2015. As of May 27th,
a total of $85,588 has been pledged by 343 donors with $65,037 already
received. Thank you for your support and encouragement.
Have you made your gift/pledge yet?
Your gift is important to fund the mission and ministry of both the diocese and the
parish. It’s not too late to lend your support!
SHARE THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL
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THANK YOU -To all those who so generously contributed to last week’s Religious Education Program
collection. Through your goodness a total of $3,041 was collected. May God bless you!
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Are You a Registered Parishioner?
If you wish to register as a parishioner, please stop by the Rectory Office during regular
office hours. You will be given a census card which you can fill out at that time, or return by
mail or in the Sunday collection basket. You will then begin to receive weekly offering
envelopes.
Join us!
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CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
AND THE CROWNING OF MARY
Friday, May 22, 2015
Photos courtesy of Sal Candela, Personal Touch Video.
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The Mass also provided the opportunity for the
school community to thank Fr. Bruno for his
time spent with the students and to say farewell.
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The next CLOTHING DRIVE sponsored by
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be
held on SUNDAY, JUNE 21 from 8am until
1pm. For your convenience, the truck will
be parked in the parking lot across from the
church on Clintonville Street. Gently used
clothing will be greatly appreciated!
The parish will have the opportunity to
express their thanks and bid Father Bruno
farewell at a special Mass of Thanksgiving
on Sunday, June 14th at the 11:45am Mass.
A parish reception will follow in the Pastoral
Center. All are invited!
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NOVENA TO SAINT ANTHONY
Special Collection
For Our Elderly Religious
The annual Novena in preparation
for the June 13th feast of Saint Anthony
continues every Tuesday, after the 12 noon
Next weekend, June 6 & 7, there will
Mass, until the celebration of Saint Anthony’s be two collections. The first collection is
feast day - Saturday, June 13th.
for the support of the parish. The second
collection is for the support of the Religious
The 8:30am Mass will be celebrated
Retirement Fund.
in honor of Saint Anthony. There is NO
Your generosity to both collections is
12 noon Mass. The 8:30am Mass is the only greatly appreciated.
Mass of the day as it is a regular Saturday
schedule.
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Saint Luke School of Religion
Our Religious Education serves children in Grades 1 - 8
who are attending public or non-Catholic private schools.
Registration and Re-Registration for classes
beginning September 2015 will be held:
Tuesday, June 9 - 3:30pm-5:00pm
Wednesday, June 10 - 3:30pm-5:00pm
A baptism certificate should be submitted for all new students at the
time of Registration.
Please call the Religious Education Office at
(718) 746-3409 for more information
VOCATION REFLECTION -The Most Holy Trinity
“We suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.” How are you being called
to glorify the Lord in response to His Love? Could God be inviting you to the priesthood or
consecrated life? Call the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454, or email
[email protected]
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ST. LUKE SCHOOL
WHERE FAITH AND KNOWLEDGE MEET
718-746-3833
www.slswhitestone.org
Celebrating 104 Years of Excellence in Catholic Education
1910—2015
DIOCESAN ORATORICAL CONTEST
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy
May 20, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS!
FIRST PLACE: Juliana Estevez, Grade 8
Saint Luke School
“UN Earth Summit Speech” delivered by Severn Suzuki
SECOND PLACE: Angelina Budhram, Grade 8
Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy
“Dare To Be Different” Anonymous
THIRD PLACE: Arthur Janello-Ruiz, Grade 8
Sacred Heart School
“Keynote Speech At Winged Foot Scholarship Banquet” delivered by Tim Tebow
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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 Sunday
Baptism Class
June 14 & 28
July 12 & 26
August 9 & 23
June 22
July 13
August 17
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 of the Sacraments of Initiation:
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.
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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:
GEORDANO GALEOTTI
MARIE CESTRO
GERADINA D’ANGELO
AMY MAGGIPINTO
JOSEPH FORTUNATO
UGO BRUNI
CHARLES BRODERICK, JR.
HAYES IRONS
MARVIN ROSEN
CAROL ANTONUCCI
AND FOR THE DECEASED:
JOSEPH CUMBO
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MEMORIALS
The Altar Bread is given in memory of
JOSEPH ROBERTS
at the request of Alice Gantner
The Altar Wine is given in memory of
CHARLES GIFFORD, SR.
& EVELYN PEARSON
at the request of the family
The Sanctuary Lamp is given in memory of
JOSEPH & FRANK PELOSO
at the request of their family
The Altar Candles are burning in memory of
RONALD MARDEN
at the request of
Peter & Deirdre Zuccarello
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ANNOUNCED MASSES
FOR THE WEEK OF
June 1, 2015
Monday, June 1
7:00 Frane & Mara Dobra &
Antula & Ante Mrvica
12:00 Giovanni Cicero
Tuesday, June 2
8:30 Marie Cataldo (Birthday)
12:00 Esperanza Guevara
Wednesday, June 3
7:00 Dec. Members of the Pugliese Fam.
12:00 Rosemarie & Frank Molfetta
Thursday, June 4
8:30 Michael Grosso
12:00 Stanley Beck
Friday, June 5
7:00 Deceased Members of the
Maranzano Family
8:30 For the People of the Parish
12:00 Joseph Trotta & John DeRespiris
Saturday, June 6
8:30 Olindo Testa & Family
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COLLECTIVE INTENTIONS MASS
The next Collective Intentions Mass
will be celebrated on
Saturday, June 13 at 12 noon.
At this Mass we pray for
MICHAEL THELY DANG
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Flushing First Friday Club
Friday, June 5 at 12 noon at Verdi’s Restaurant, Whitestone.
Guest Speaker: Rev. Msgr. Michael Brennan, Parochial Vicar, St. Andrew Avellino Church.
Cost: $27
TACHS Preparation Course
St. Agnes Academic H.S. beginning September 24, 2015. For info call (718) 353-6276 or
See website www.stagneshs.org. Also - Scholarship exam on Nov. 3rd at 4pm.
Click on “Forms” on website for TACHS Application and Scholarship Application.
Register NOW for summer camp sessions at St. Agnes Academic H.S., College Point
Dance Camp, July 13-16 for girls entering grades 3-8 from 9am-10:30am - Fee $75
Science Camp, July 6-9 for girls entering grades 6-8 from 9am-11am - Fee $100
Cheer Camp, July 7-9 for girls entering grades 1-5 from 9am-11am - Fee $65
Basketball Camp, July 13-16 for girls entering grades 6-8 from 9am-12pm - Fee $80
For more information and registration forms visit our website at www.stagneshs.org.
St. Agnes Academic High School, 13-20 124 Street, College Point, N.Y. 11356
(718) 353-6276.
Summer Camps
Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School is now accepting applications for their summer
camps. Girls softball, soccer, basketball, and volleyball; Boys baseball, soccer, and
basketball. For more information please contact Ms. Fran Rocco at 718-898-3800, ext. 3.
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