12-06-15 - St. Raphael

ST. RAPHAEL’S
PARISH
35-20 Greenpoint Avenue, L.I.C., NY 11101
Telephone: 718-729-8957 Fax: 729-5238
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.straphael-queens.org
MISSION STATEMENT: St. Raphael’s is a parish rooted in
tradition yet responding to an evolving community by evangelization 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
Sunday/Domingo
5:00pm - English
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
rectoria.
niño.
Necesitará el certificado de nacimiento del
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 729-8957 to make arrangements for the sick person to receive Holy Communion or
the Anointing of the sick at home. favor de llamar la
rectoría al 729-8957 para que la persona enferma reciba
la Comunión o Unción de los Enfermos en la casa.
December 6th: Second Sunday of Advent
FROM THE PASTOR…
Dear Parishioners,
This coming week, we honor the Mother of Jesus with
two special celebrations.
This Tuesday, she is the Immaculate Conception and,
as such, the patroness of the United Sates. That holyday Mass
schedule is printed below.
This Saturday, she is Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Virgin
of Tepeyac. Guadalupe belongs to all, not just to those of
Mexican descent. Mary is the Queen of the Americas (plural):
Central, North and South. She is the clear manifestation of
everyone’s constantly renewed covenant with God.
The format this year at St. Raphael‘s is a bit different,
due to the torch-run from Brooklyn in the morning. There will
be no Reseña (pageant) here this year, but the singing of the
Mañanitas in church at 7 :00 pm. This is a musical tribute
‖congratulating‖ Mary on her ―big day‖.
A Spanish Mass, accompanied by a Mariachi Band, will
follow at 8:00 pm.
Afterwards, there will be refreshments and more Mariachi music and folkloric dance presentations in Michael Brennan
Hall.
Here‘s hoping that YOU will join us, for the first time-or
once again- for this animated religious tribute to the Virgin
Mary.
Father Jerry Jecewiz
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HOLYDAY OF OBLIGATION
TUESDAY
This Tuesday is the feast of
the Immaculate Conception, the
patroness of our country.
Parish Masses are on Monday (vigil) at 7:30 pm, and on
Tuesday at 9 am and 12:00 noon.
PARISH STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL
Rev. Jerry Jecewiz, Pastor
Rev. Luke Kim, Korean Ministry
Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ.
Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister
POPE FRANCIS ON THE
VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE
“The appearance of the
image of the Virgin on the
tilma of Juan Diego was a
prophetic sign of an embrace, Mary’s embrace, of all
the inhabitants of the vast
American lands, both those
who were already there and
those who came after.
This embrace of Mary
pointed the way that has always characterized America:
a land where different people
can live together, a land capable of respecting human
life at all stages, from birth to
old age, able to welcome immigrants as well as the people and the poor and marginalized of all ages. America is
a generous land.”
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Last week‘s church offering
Average weekly expenses
$4,621.50
$6,185.00
December 6th: Second Sunday of Advent
Mass Intentions for the Week
of December 6th
Sunday, December 6th:
8:00— Marta Santos (Delia and Joseph Dela Cruz)
9:45—KOREAN MASS
11:00— Beverly Sofia (Sofia Family)
12:30— Blanca Correa (1st Anniversary Remembrance)
Monday, December 7th:
9:00— People of St. Raphael Parish
7:30—People of St. Raphael‘s Parish (Kitty Mcgee)
Tuesday, December 8th:
9:00— Maura Donovan (Don And Eileen McCallian)
12:00—Deceased of Boyle Family (Family)
Wednesday, December 9th:
9:00— Aristotle Dela Cruz (Elizabeth Ciro)
Thursday, December 10th:
9:00— Joseph Alegre (Dina Filingeri)
AND
Aristotle Dela Cruz (Food Pantry Volunteers)
Friday, December 11th:
9:00— Aristotle Dela Cruz (Maria Romero)
Saturday, December 12th:
5:00 pm— Matilda Kelly(13th Anniversary Remembrance)(Alex And
Robert Boehler)
AND
Richard Floyd (Family)
Sunday, December 13th:
8:00— Caesar Gavilan
9:45—KOREAN MASS
11:00— Alain Collot (Dina, Marc, And Luisa)
AND
Lucita Lucy R. Nagales (Her Children)
12:30— Policarpo Lopez, Sr. (Maria Romero)
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Sun., Dec. 6:
Second Sunday of Advent
9:30 am—Rel. ed. (CCD) classes
11 am –Family Mass (English)
12:30 pm—Family Mass (Spanish
Korean Advent Retreat
Mon., Dec. 7:
Feast of St. Ambrose
Hannukah begins
7:30 pm—Holyday Vigil Mass
Tues., Dec. 8:
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (holyday of obligation)
Masses at 9 am & 12 noon
7:30 pm—Spanish Bible Study
Wed., Dec. 9:
12 noon—Golden Age Bingo Group
7 pm—Spanish Rosary + Praise
Thurs., Dec. 10:
The Bread and Wine this
week are offered in honor of the
Blessed Mother on her feast of the
Immaculate Conception.
10:30 am to 12 noon—Food Pantry
7:30 pm—Choir practice
Fri., Dec. 11:
6 pm—Spanish SWEET 16 Mass
7 pm—Spanish Faith Formation for Children
Sat., Dec. 12:
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:
In English:
Sat., Dec. 26, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Dec. 21, 11:00 am.
(Fumio Tanai photo)
In Spanish:
Sat., Dec. 19, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Dec. 14, 7:00 pm.
7 pm: Mañanitas; 8 pm: Mariachi Mass, followed by refreshments and music/dance entertainment (MBH)
1:30-3 pm—Food Pantry
FOOD PANTRY
is usually open Thursdays from 10:30
am to 12:00 noon, and Saturdays
from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.
New volunteers are always
welcome, as are donations of canned, packaged foods (nonperishable).
We do not accept clothing, books or furniture.
¿Quieres bailar con nosotros?
Somos un grupo de danza mexicana folklórica y estamos buscando nuevos miembros. Nuestra meta es involucrar a la gente
de nuestra parroquia y enseñarles nuestra cultura mexicana.
Aprenderán pasos básicos de bailes regionales y después los
pondremos en práctica en una coreografía. Nos presentaremos
en la festividad anual de la parroquia en honor a nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe. ¡Esperamos verlos pronto!
Requisitos:
>10años en adelante
*Niños menores de 10 años deben ser acompañados
de un adulto.
>Tener voluntad
>Seguir reglas básicas
Ensayamos los sábados de 5-8pm en el salón de Michael
Brennan
917-804-5202
646-226-9042
Felix O. Perez
Rosalba Carvente
Have you joined fellow parishioners in
making a pledge to our Capital Campaign
to fortify our parish for the future, especially in light of our upcoming 150th anniversary?
Information available at the rear of the
church or through the rectory. Thank you.
What influence has Our Lady of
Guadalupe had on Mexico and the
world?
The appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe to an indigenous man is said to be
one of the forces behind creating the Mexico that we know today: a blend of Spanish and native blood. Her dark skin and
the fact that the story of her apparition
was told in the indigenous language of
Nahuatl and in Spanish are said to have
helped convert the indigenous people of
Mexico to Christianity at the time of the
conquest. She is seen as having a blend
of Aztec and Spanish heritage.
Her image has been used throughout Mexican history, not only as a religious icon
but also as a sign of patriotism. Miguel Hidalgo used her image when he launched
his revolt against the Spanish in 1810. She could be seen on the rebels' banners
and their battle cry was ―Long Live Our Lady of Guadalupe.‖
Emiliano Zapata also carried a banner of the Virgen of Guadalupe when he entered Mexico City in 1914.
Pope John Paul II canonized Juan Diego in 2002, making him the first indigenous
American saint, and declared Our Lady of Guadalupe the patroness of the Americas.
EL RINCON HISPANO
NUESTRA CELEBRACION
PARROQUIAL EN HONOR DE LA
VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE
Sábado 12 de diciembre
7:00 pm—Las Mañanitas
8:00 pm –-Misa en español con el
Grupo de Mariachi
9:00 pm—Convivio el el salon de
abajo (Michael Brennan Hall):
música/refrescos/bailes
fokloricos
TODOS ESTAN INVITADOS.
¿ Ya hizo su compromiso?
ADVIENTO
1. ¿Recibió su librito azul que contiene
reflexiones para cada dia de adviento
y navidad¿ Están disponible en la
sagrestía hoy.
2. Gracias a la Funeraria Lynch en
Queens Blvd. por la donación de los
calendarios parroquiales de 2016.
3. Confesiones navideñas: lunes 14 de
diciembre de las 4:00 a 8:00 pm.
HOY:
MISA FAMILIAR
6 de diciembre
a las 12:30 pm.
Para la camaraderia despues de la
misa, traiga un plato de comida sificient para su familia y un poquito
más para compartir con los demas.
Traiga la comida al salon de abajo
antes de la misa. Gracias.
ESTUDIO BIBLICO
Cada martes a las
7:30 pm en el sótano
de la iglesia.
FORMACION EN LA FE
Rosario y Alabanza:
Cada miércoles a las
7:00 pm en
el sótano de la
rectoría.
Un programa espiritual (en español) para los niños y
las niñas empezando con la edad de 4 años.
Viernes de las 7 pm a las 8 pm en el sótano de la rectoría. Todos están invitados a participar.
Con la colaboración del apostolado Vino Nuevo.
ST. RAPHAEL‘S PARISH THANKS
THE EDWARD LYNCH FUNERAL
HOME ON QUEENS BLVD. FOR
THEIR DONATION OF PARISHIMPRINT CALENDARS FOR 2016,
AND FOR THEIR NUMEROUS
OTHER KINDNESSES.
We‘ll be decorating our
church for Christmas on
Wednesday, Dec. 23rd, from
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
You are invited to donate Christmas
Flowers to adorn our church for the
celebration of Jesus‘ birth.
The flowers can be donated for a special intention or to memorialize deceased loved ones.
Use the appropriate CHRISTMAS
FLOWERS envelope in your parish
pack, or one of the extras at the rear of
the church.
Will you lend a hand? Just
come, and we‘ll show you
what needs to be done.
DECEMBER
UNITED 40’S
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Thurs., Dec. 10th, 7:00 pm
St. Teresa‘s Auditoriium
44th St/ 50th Ave.
Annual Holiday Outreach GetTogether: buffet/refreshments/raffle
prizes/ 50/50 drawing. Bring a pair
of socks for the Sock Drive.
As the various Christmas envelopes
(Flowers, Parish Christmas Offering, Mass
Remembrance, Catholic Charities) bunch
together during December, feel free to adjust these dates this month according to
your personal convenience .
FAMILY MASS TODAY
Sun., Dec. 6th
11 am—English
12:30 pm—Spanish
Refreshments downstairs
afterwards. You are invited
to bring a donation of refreshments. Bring
them downstairs before the Mass you attend.
JOIN THE FAMILY MASS CHOIR...
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 any high school students participate. The practices are held one or two Monday‘s a month at 7:00PM and the choir will be singing at the monthly Family Masses, Christmas Eve,
First Communion Mass, Confirmation and other appropriate occasions. Dates and other specific information will follow. The only requirements are that you attend practice and Mass and behave
appropriately. 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 [email protected].
St. Raphael’s Christmas Boutique
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All items $10.00 or less!
CHRISTMAS
FLOWERS
AVAILABLE
SPANISH BIBLE
STUDY
EVERY TUESDAY,
7:30 PM, IN MICHAEL BRENNAN
HALL.
Saturday December 5 from 4pm – 6pm
Sunday December 6 from 8am – 2pm
Located in the Rectory Basement
Shop for your family, friends, co-workers, teachers!
Shop for the Giving Tree!
All proceeds support St. Raphael’s Church!
THIS ‗N THAT
1. Information about the Mariachi Academy of New York (planning a satellite Mariachi school here for children 4 to 18 years of age) can be found
on our vestibule bulletin boards. Also, visit their website:
www.MariachiAcademyNY.org
2. Due to an early deadline because of Thanksgiving, last week‘s bulletin
had to go to print before the Nov. 22nd collection was counted. That‘s
why that total (which was $4617.50) did not appear in the last issue.
THIS ‘N THAT
1. Parishioner Tony Rossi has an article (which mentions St. Raphael‘s) in this week‘s issue of The
Tablet. It‘s also posted on our vestibule bulletin board. Check it out.
2. Lectors can pick up their PROCLAIMERS OF THE WORD WORKBOOKS in the sacristy after
Mass this weekend.
3. A typo crept into the label on the cover of the Little Blue Booklet of Advent meditations
(distributed last weekend.) Reconciliation Monday in Advent (confessions from 4 pm to 8 pm) will
be on Dec. (not Apr.) 14th. If you did not get your copy of that booklet (maybe you were away on
Thanksgiving weekend or in a turkey coma), pick one up today after Mass. Available in English
or Spanish.
4. Congratulations to Ammy Sophia Hungria who celebrated her Presentación here last Sunday,
and to Maria Fernandez Galabay (Dec. 11) and Mercedes Bravo (Dec. 18), whose SWEET 16
Masses are upcoming shortly.