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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.
August 2, 2015—Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
FROM THE PASTOR…
Dear Parishioners,
This weekend, we at St. Raphael’s begin the public phase of an initiative that has been having
a silent phase for a couple of months. The project is called Generations of Faith.
It will enable the pastoral work and spiritual mission of St. Raphael’s to continue and help us to
meet pressing needs now and in the years to come
This bulletin contains an introduction, both in English and in Spanish, to Generations of Faith.
An oral announcement at Masses this weekend will further detail the progress we have made and
where we are heading with this. Please attend to this information carefully, so all who consider themselves parishioners here will understand the core motive of Generations of Faith and collaborate for
the present and future benefit of St. Raphael’s.
On a different note, you may enjoy this anecdote from our Food Pantry ministry. From mid–
summer to Labor Day, the shipments we receive from the Food Bank of New York for the Pantry tend
to be smaller in quantity and variety. Things usually improve in September. Right now, though, we’ve
kept getting an humongous supply of canned cranberry sauce, so much that Pantry Director Elizabeth
Ciro finally said ―no more cranberry sauce!‖.
The next order arrives: no more cranberry sauce but now lots of cranberry juice! What’s next,
said volunteer Delia Dela Cruz: cranberry jelly?
Seriously, thanks to all who remember the Pantry feeding ministry, either with foodstuffs or financial donations. We especially acknowledge the continuing generosity of our neighboring faithcommunity, Queen of Angels. Their two most recent contributions were checks for $437 and $366.
Much obliged!
Please visit today’s Flea Market. A late report on the July Flea Market: it brought in $2316 to
St. Raphael’s. Thanks to all who planned, prepared, helped, cooked, and shopped!
Final thought, courtesy of the late comedian George Carlin: ―When someone asks you, a
penny for your thoughts, and you put your two cents in, what happens to the other penny?‖
-Father Jerry Jecewiz
REMEMBER: UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY, THE RECTORY OFFICE CLOSES AT 2:00 PM ON FRIDAYS.
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
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Last week’s church offering
Average weekly expenses
$4,751.00
$6,185.00
August 2nd –Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions for the Week
of August 2nd
Sunday, August 2nd:
8:00— Stanley Dzikowski, Sr. (21st Anniversary
Remembrance) (Alex and Robert Boehler)
9:45—KOREAN MASS
11:00—Elvira, Berard and the DeSouza Family (Teresa and
Tangi)
12:30—Parish Purgatorial Society
Monday, August 3rd:
9:00— Maryann Martin Donlon (B-day Remembrance) (Martin
Family)
Tuesday, August 4th:
9:00—Wladyslaw Mirecki (B-day Remembrace) (Mirecki
Family)
Wednesday, August 5th:
9:00—Deceased of the Boyle Family (Boyle Family)
Thursday, August 6th:
9:00—People of St. Raphael Parish
Friday, August 7th:
9:00— Patrick and Carita McNamee
Saturday, August 8th:
5:00— Donovan and McCallian Family (Don and Eileen
McCallian)
AND
Michael Dadiego (Janine Perrazo)
Sunday, August 9th:
8:00— James Buckley, Sr. (Mr. and Mrs. Jim Buckley)
9:45—KOREAN MASS
11:00— Willi Peña (Dec’d) (Familia Hurtado)
12:30—Maria Emilia Restrepo (50th Anniversary
Remembrance) (Henry Ramirez)
The Bread and Wine this week are
offered for persecuted Christians in
the Mideast.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
Sun., Aug. 2:
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Generations of Faith
Mon., Aug. 3:
7:30 pm—Spanish Baptism Prep
Tues., Aug. 4:
Feast of St. John Vianney
Wed., Aug. 5:
Feast of Dedication of St. Mary Major Basilica
7 pm—Spanish Rosary + Praise
Thurs., Aug. 6:
Feast of the Lord’s Transfiguration
10:30 am to 12 noon—Food Pantry
Fri., Aug. 7:
First Friday
Feast of Sts. Sixtus & Companions, & St. Cajetan
7 pm—Spanish Faith Formation for Children
Sat., Aug. 8:
Feast of St. Dominic
1:30 to 3 pm—Food Pantry
2 pm—Spanish Baptisms
UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:
In English:
.Sat., Sept. 5, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Aug. 29, 11:00 am.
(Fumio Tanai photo)
In Spanish:
Sat., Aug. 8, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Aug. 8, 7:30 pm.
Sat., Sept. 19, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Sept. 14, 7:30 pm.
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
(non-perishable).
We do not accept clothing, books or furniture.
How Will Our Parish
Benefit?
St. Raphael Parish and the Diocese of Brooklyn are engaging in
an unprecedented project that addresses the great potential of our
region and touches the lives of Catholic families within our communities today and into the future.
After much prayer and consultation, together we are undertaking an historic initiative to address our needs called GENERATIONS OF FAITH.
GENERATIONS OF FAITH seeks to raise a minimum of $80 million to
expand and enhance programs and ministries throughout the Diocese and assist us with our local needs at St. Raphael Parish.
WHAT
ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF GENERATIONS OF FAITH?
The campaign priorities are to:
Strengthen the Heart of our Diocese by investing 50% of the total
dollars raised, or $40,000,000, back into local parish communities
for their own identified projects.
Fulfill Our Promise to Those Who Have Faithfully Served
by augmenting the current Saint John Vianney and Good Shepherd
Funds, by directing $30,000,000 to care for Senior and Infirmed
Priests.
Foster the Formation of the Future Generation of Catholics
through the Catholic Foundation’s Youth Evangelization Program, we
will place a qualified and trained youth minister in approximately
140 parishes throughout the Diocese by 2020.
Why is my participation important?
St. Raphael Parish has counted on the broad-based support of its parishioners to accomplish its fundraising objectives, particularly for the
weekly offertory and Annual Catholic Appeal.
The minimum goal at St. Raphael’s $420,000, roughly half of
which will come back to the parish.
We will receive 50% of the
funds raised up to this goal and
75% of funds raised over the
target. If we exceed 125% of our
goal, we will then receive 100%
of all funds raised above this
figure.
Our share of the funds raised will
be directed to:
Make Repairs to the Pastoral
Center
Replace the Boiler
Repaint the Church
For questions, or to schedule
an appointment to see Father
Jerry, please contact the Parish
Office –
(718) 729-8957.
Remember this campaign is
about equalsacrifice, not
equal gifts!
This campaign also needs that broad-based support. All households are asked to consider a gift to the
campaign (over and above their continued annual support of the parish) as a major commitment of their
charitable resources over a five year (5) period. The Annual Catholic Appeal for 2015 is included in our
parish goal of $420,000. You will not receive any campaign solicitations for the Annual Catholic Appeal in
2015.
WHAT IS NEXT FOR GENERATIONS OF FAITHAND HOW CAN WE HELP?
In the coming weeks, every family will be invited to participate in this campaign and prayerfully
consider a sacrificial gift of a five (5) year pledge.
A group of dedicated parishioners serving on behalf of Father Jerry are contacting our families regarding
our participation. When that time comes, please consider your support with an open heart and pray for our
success as we move forward.
The sacrifices of our parents and grandparents allowed us to become the parish family we are today– we
now are asked to sacrifice for the future of our parish for the next generation to come!
¿Cómo beneficiara directamente
La Iglesia de San Rafael en esta
campaña?
La Iglesia de San Rafael y la Diócesis de Brooklyn están participando en un proyecto histórico que nos ayudará a responder a las
necesidades de nuestra fe católica, como nuestra familia, nuestras
comunidades y nuestro futuro.
Después de consulta, oración y planificación, juntos como comunidad católica embarcaremos en una iniciativa histórica titulada Generaciones de Fe.
Generaciones de Fe busca recaudar el mínimo de $80 millones
para ampliar y mejorar los programas y ministros de la diócesis. La
campaña ayudara directamente a nuestra iglesia a reparar el estacionamiento.
¿Cuáles son las prioridades de la campaña Generaciones de
Fe?
Fortalecer el corazón de nuestra Diócesis, invirtiendo el 50%
de los fondos recaudados, o $40 millones, para ayudar a
cada iglesia con sus proyectos y necesidades locales.
Cumplir nuestra promesa a los que han servido fielmente a
nuestra diócesis y familias, nuestros sacerdotes. La campaña dirigirá $30 millones al fondo San Juan Vianey que
ayuda a los sacerdotes jubilados y el fondo Buen Pastor el
cual ayuda a los sacerdotes enfermos.
Fomentar la formación de fe de futuras generaciones de
católicos a través del Programa de Evangelización para la
Juventud, administrado por la Fundación Católica para
Brooklyn y Queens. Esta inversión extenderá el programa a
140 parroquias de la diócesis.
La meta mínima de la campaña de
La Iglesia de San Rafael es
$420,000.
Nosotros recibiremos el 50% de
los fondos a nuestra meta de
$420,000. Después, recibiremos el
75% de fondos del 100% al 125%
de nuestra meta. Al sobresalir el
125%, nosotros recibiremos el
100% de cada dólar recaudado.
Con nuestros fondos recaudados, podremos:
Hacer reparaciones en el Centro
Pastoral
Vuelva a colocar la caldera
Vuelva a pintar la Iglesia
Si tiene alguna pregunta, o para
hacer una cita con el Padre Jerry
acerca de la campaña, por favor
contacte a la oficina parroquial al:
(718) 729-8957.
Recuerde que esta campaña
es sobre dar regalos de mismo sacrificio, no mismo tamaño o cifra.
¿Por qué mi participación es importante?
Nuestra parroquia siempre ha contado con el apoyo de feligreses
como usted(es) para lograr los objetivos de pasados y presentes proyectos, particularmente para la ofrenda de la iglesia semanal y la Campaña Anual Católica de la diócesis.
Generaciones de Fe también necesita ese apoyo de base amplia. Todos los hogares se les pide considerar un regalo a la campaña (encima de su contribución a la ofrenda a la iglesia y la diócesis) para poder
cumplir estos importantes planes para nuestra iglesia. Por favor consideren un regalo apropiado para usted y su familia que usted pueda dar mensualmente, trimestralmente, bianualmente o anualmente tras los
próximos cinco (5) años. La Campaña Católica Anual del 2015 está incluida en nuestra meta de la parroquia de $420,000.
¿Cuál es la siguiente etapa de Generaciones de Fe y cómo podemos ayudar?
En las próximas semanas, cada familia serán invitados a participar en esta campaña y considerar en oración una promesa tras próximos cinco (5) años. Un grupo de voluntarios feligreses estarán en contacto
con usted, de parte del Padre Jerry, para compartir más información. Por favor tenga en cuenta su apoyo
con un corazón y ore por nuestro éxito. Los sacrificios de nuestros padres y abuelos nos permiten ser la
familia parroquial de hoy – y ahora se les pide que compartan un sacrificio para el futuro de nuestra fe en
Brooklyn y Queens.
AROUND
OUR
PARISH
One of our maintenance workers, Miguel
Salazar, and his wife Socorro recently had
a baby boy, Michael. Above: Dad proudly
displays his offspring at last weekend’s
Presentation ceremony at the Spanish
Mass here.
Weekend sacristan Shiralyn Muñoz
marked her Sweet 16 with a ceremony
at last weekend’s Saturday 5:00 pm
Mass. Above: Shiralyn and her aunt,
Angelina Muñoz, on that happy occasion.
St. Raphael’s Church
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Aug. 2
Sept. 6—Oct. 4
Vendors Wanted!
Price is $35 per 10-foot spot ($45 if
you need to borrow an 8-ft. table
from us)
PREPARED FOODS AVAILABLE
To reserve a spot, please call the Rectory at 718)729-8957
Mon-Fri between 9:30am to 3:30pm.
Checks are payable to St. Raphael Church.
NO REFUNDS
For potential rain outs, please call the rectory the day BEFORE, from 6pm on. If it rains, the Flea
Market will take place the FOLLOWING Sunday. Set-up from 8 am on.
All proceeds from cost of the spots will go to St. Raphael Church
Our RELIGIOUS EDUCATION program children have been given reregistration forms to
sign up for the next pastoral year, beginning
in in September. Also: spread the word to
potential newcomers to the program as well.
Call 718-729-8957 for more info.