ST. RAPHAEL’S PARISH...RETIRO CUARESMAL en la iglesia Maria Auxiliadora, 70-31 48 Avenue, Woodside Lunes 29 de febrero Martes 1 de marzo Miércoles 2 de marzo 7:00 pm a 8:30 pm EL

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 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 rectoria. 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 729-8957 to make arrange-

ments 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.

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

$4,495.50

$6,185.00

February 28th: Third Sunday of Lent

Last week’s church offering Average weekly expenses

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL PRAYER

Let us pray that stewardship may become a way of life for us as we share the many gifts

we have received from the Lord. Reflecting on our lives, and all that we have been given, we pray for the courage to truly live our faith by sharing our time, talent, and treasure in answer to the Lord’s call to re-lieve the suffering of those in need in our Church, our communities, and our world.

~ ~ ~ Teach us, O Lord, to

Share the Joy of the Gospel, understanding always, that generosity is

shown in acts of friendship, respect, and encourage-

ment, and in every act of human kindness toward our

brothers and sisters in need. Guide us to be generous in our thoughts and

actions and give us the grace to realize that in each

measure we give, we also receive.

Amen

Through this annual initiative, our Diocese aims for a goal of $8 million. Our assigned par-ish goal at St. Raphael’s remains at $37,183. The core components of Catholic Charities, Catholic Migration Services, Vocation Support, Catholic Education, Faith Formation, Chaplaincies, Care for Retired Priests and Parish Assistance are all worthy of your support. Please carry your share so that we will reach our goal. Thank you.

February 28th: Third Sunday of Lent

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Sunday, February 28th: 8:00— Henery P. Lewis (Deceased) (Regina Picardo and Family) 9:45—KOREAN MASS 11:00— Deceased of the Filingeri Family (Dina Filingeri) 12:30— Maria Noemi Ramirez (Enith Parra) Monday, February 29th: 9:00— Eugene O’Neil (Kitty McGee) Tuesday, March 1st: 9:00— Souls In Purgatory (Lesley Mahon) Wednesday, March 2nd: 9:00— Souls In Purgatory (Lesley Mahon) Thursday, March 3rd: 9:00— Parish Purgatorial Society Friday, March 4th: 9:00— Richard Floyd (The Floyd Family) Saturday, March 5th: 5:00pm— Rev. Henry E. Missig, C.SS.R (Birthday Remembrance) (Alex and Robert Boehler) AND Crisauro Nagales (Nagales Family) Sunday, March 6th: 8:00— Ignatius Lewis and Mary Lewis (Deceased) (Regina Picardo and Family) 9:45—KOREAN MASS 11:00— Barbara Dickes (Abby Margolis) AND Dora Liaque Barrios DeSwayne (Emilio Martin Inturrino) 12:30— Delia Baque (Deceased) (Familia Baque)

Mass Intentions for the Week of February 28th

(Fumio Tanai photo)

UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:

In English: Sat., Mar. 5, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Feb. 27, 11:00 am. Sat., Mar. 26, 7:30 pm. Prep class is Sat., Feb. 27, 11:00 am. In Spanish:

Sat., Mar. 12, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Feb. 29, 7:00 pm. Sat., Mar. 26, 7:30 pm. Prep class is Mon., Feb. 29, 7:00 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.

The Bread and Wine this week are offered

Sun., Feb. 28:

3rd Sunday of Lent

9:30 am—Rel. Ed. (CCD) classes

Annual Catholic Appeal 2016

Mon., Feb. 29:

Leap Day

6 pm—Mariachi Academy

7 pm—Family Mass Choir practice

7:30 pm—Spanish Baptism Prep

Tues., Mar. 1:

7:30 pm—Spanish “Way of Cross” + Bible Study

Wed., Mar. 2:

9:30 am—English “Stations of the Cross”

12 noon—Golden Age Bingo Group

7 pm—Spanish Rosary + Praise

Thurs., Mar. 3:

Feast of St. Katherine Drexel

10:30 am to 12 noon—Food Pantry

6:00 pm—Mariachi Academy

7:30 pm—Choir practice

Fri., Mar. 4:

First Friday & Day of Abstinence

Feast of St. Casimir

7 pm—Spanish faith Formation for Children

Sat., Mar. 5:

10 am—Spanish Retiro

1:30 to 3 pm—Food Pantry

PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE IN MEXICO

Msgr. Jonas Achacoso, JCD, who lives and ministers (part-time) at Queen of Angels, is leading a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City and also to important pilgrim sites in Puebla on August 3-9, 2016. This is a great occasion to enter through the Holy Door of the Basilica of Our Mother of Mercy. For reservations and more information, please call Queen of Angels at 718-392-0011.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on

Saturday March 12, 2016 6:00-9:00 PM in Michael Brennan Hall

Catered dinner of Corned Beef & Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Beer/Wine/Soft Drinks, and desserts.

Entertainment, raffles, and 50/50! $25.00 per person

Please submit the tear off below along

with your payment to the church rectory. You will receive a dinner ticket once payment is submitted.

RSVP by February 27th.

Questions? Call Elizabeth Buckley at 917-589-6629

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St. Patrick’s Dinner | March 12, 2016 Name: ______________________________________________ Number Attending Dinner: __________

Featuring live, magical

entertainment by the

Celtic conjuror, Jerry

Mc Jecewiz and his side-

kick, Dudley O’ Duck.

CATERED BY BUCHER BLOCK

Tickets also on sale

at church doors this

weekend. No tickets

available at the door.

L E N T =

ESTUDIO BIBLICO Cada martes a las 8:00 pm en el sótano de la iglesia. Tema para cuasresma: La Victoria de Jesus so-bre la muerte (Mateo 26-28).

Rosario y Alabanza:

Cada miércoles a las

7:00 pm en

el sótano de la

rectoría.

FORMACION EN LA FE 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. To-dos están invitados a participar. Con la colaboración del apostolado Vino Nuevo.

RETIRO CUARESMAL en la iglesia Maria Auxiliadora,

70-31 48 Avenue, Woodside

Lunes 29 de febrero

Martes 1 de marzo

Miércoles 2 de marzo

7:00 pm a 8:30 pm

EL RINCON HISPANO

VIA CRUCIS EN ESPAÑOL: Cada martes durante la cuaresma

a las7:30 pm

LUNES DE RECONCILIACION: Lunes de la Semana Santa (26 de marzo)

Confesiones todo el dia en todas las iglesias católicas en la ciudad de New York

IGLESIA DE SAN RAFAEL: Apostolado Vino Nuevo Les Invita al Retiro de Cuaresma

Sábado 5 de Marzo. 2016

Predicadores: Nestor Bello.

Diacono Jose Lizama. St. Nicholas of Tolentino, Jamaica, NY

Ministerio de Música: Cristo Rey, de Juan Briones

**** Terminamos con la exposición del santísimo.****

<<< De 10:00 am. A 6:00 pm. En el salón de abajo de la Iglesia San Rafael >>>.

35-20 Greenpoint Ave. Sunnyside,NY 11101

Donación $10:00 Incluye Desayuno y Almuerzo.

Predicador: Framcisco Bermeo Música: Paulina Rojas

THIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL IS ONLY ONE MILE AWAY FROM ST. RAPHAEL’S CHURCH.

1. What is stewardship? Simply stated, stewardship is using the gifts God has given us to do the things God asks (calls!) us to do. 2. Did you know. . . The Bible deals with our possessions in: • Over 2,100 verses • 1/6 of New Testament • 2/3 of Jesus’ parables OR Two-thirds of Jesus’ par- ables have to do with our possessions. There are 500 verses on prayer, 500 on faith and 2,000 on things we accumulate. In the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), 1 out of 7 verses deal with giving or sharing with the world. 3. Stewardship is discipleship. How much is yours? How much is God’s? Actually, all we have, all we are, belongs to God. Every thing! 4. The 4 D’s of stewardship: Desire -> Decision -> Discipline -> Delight . 5. Stewardship of Time: The secret to time management is not learning how to save time or to get more of it; the secret is knowing how to use it. 6. Trusting comes before giving. It teaches a reliance on God that is fundamental to our relationship with Him.

LENTEN MISSION at St. Mary Help of Christians Church, 70-31 48th Ave., Woodside: Mon., March 7 Tues., March 8 Wed., March 9 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

With adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Preacher: Dom Quaglia Music: Sarah Kroger

MARIACHI

The Mariachi Academy of New York has opened its first branch outside Manhattan here at St. Raphael’s. Young people (ages 7 to 17) are taught the Mari-achi instruments on Monday and Thursdays evenings. They pay for registration , their Mariachi shirt, and their music book (total charge $85), but they receive a year’s instruction free. Classes are conducted in Spanish, with some accommodation made for children who are not very proficient in Spanish.

We are accepting re-quests from parishioners who would like a Summary of Ac-countable Contributions Letter for 2015 tax purposes. Only those requesting this informa-tion will receive this letter. Call or visit the rectory office. Our parish survives through the generosity of those who make systematic and sacrificial contribu-tions of financial support to St. Raphael’s. We are grateful.

THIS ‘N THAT 1. Reminder: pledge payments to the Generations of Faith Capital Campaign should be made out

to THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF BROOKLYN AND QUEENS. Cash payments can be made at St. Raphael’s and we will issue and exchange check, but please clearly indicate it’s for the Generations of Faith campaign. (Tax receipts for the Capital Campaign pledges and gifts are issued directly by them and not our parish. You should have received this by now for the 2015 tax year.

2. Father Jerry’s “Magic with a Message” program (The Magic of Forgiveness in Jesus) will be pre-sented this coming Thursday in St. Mel’s parish in Flushing. St. Raphael’s is the beneficiary of the performance.

3. Banns of Marriage are announced for the March 12th wedding here of Kristen Clare Robinson (Roman Catholic) and Alexandro Ioan (Rumanian Orthodox).

4. Congratulations to Gladys Flores who is celebrating her Quinceañera (Sweet 15) Mass here this coming Saturday.

COLUMBARIUM AT CALVARY CEMETERY

A place to assure that the cre-mated remains of your loved ones are at rest, safe and secure: The Garden of the Holy Family (49-02 L:aurel Hill Blvd., Woodside).

Call 718-786-8000 for more info or visit their website at

www.calvarycemeteryqueens.com

FAMILY MASS NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH

11 AM—English 12:30 pm—Spanish

For the camaraderie after each Mass down-stairs in Michael Brennan Hall, you are invited to bring a donation of refreshments. Bring the food downstairs before the Mass you attend.

LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Spanish: Tuesdays at 7:30 pm

English: Wednesdays at 9:30 am Korean: Fridays at 8:00 pm