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 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

$4,475.00

$6,185.00

October 9th: Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Last week’s church offering Average weekly expenses

FROM THE PASTOR…

Dear Parishioners, More than fifty “critters” showed up on our church steps last Sunday at 1:30 pm, for the Blessing of Animals: dogs and cats, birds and fish, turtles, hamsters and giraffes (kidding—no gi-raffes). People sure love their pets! Each owner presenting an animal got an “animal” in return: a pack of Swedish Fish (the candy). We begin including a few photos here, with more to follow next week. You can see the full-color originals on our vestibule bulletin board. Please leave them there until Oct. 23rd, at which time the “owners” can take them as remembrances. Thanks to Carol Nordquist for this kindness! -Father Jerry Jecewiz

DISASTER RELIEF THIS WEEKEND…

This weekend (Oct. 8 & 9) you are encouraged to show solidarity with the victims of the recent earthquakes in Italy. About 300 died and thousands more were injured. Recovery will take years. Our ushers will be holding the baskets at the church doors when you exit. Thank you.

October 9th: Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Sunday, October 9th: 8:00— Calixto Alegre (Kitty McGee) AND Bridie Connelly Brady (Son and Daughter In Law)9:45— KOREAN MASS 11:00— Dolores Jenks (Ingenito Family) AND Daniela Lara (Birthday Remembrance) (Mother) 12:30— Fabio Ramirez (Enith Parra) Monday, October 10th: 9:00— Agustina Gonzalez (30th Year Anniv.) (Son Leo, Gloria, Kevin Gonzalez & Family) Tuesday October 11th: 9:00— Juanita Leon (Estate) Wednesday, October 12th: 9:00— Raymond Nobile (Kitty McGee) Thursday, October 13th: 9:00— Richard Murray (Bill and Joan Mary Jackowski) Friday, October 14th: 9:00— Margaret Callaghan and Jones Smith (Walsh Family) AND Lucio Chumbes (Chumbes Family) Saturday, October 15th: 5:00— Anna Merz (Birthday Remembrance) (Alex and Robert Boehler) Sunday, October 16th: 8:00— Roy Fuchs (Jim and Gloria Buckley) 9:45— KOREAN MASS 11:00— Halina Goldblat Budzinska (Waclaw Szymankiewicz) 12:30— Carmen Escaleros Apolo (Aquiles Youguana) AND Miguel Semidey (Familia y Amigos)

Mass Intentions for the Week of October 9th

(Fumio Tanai photo)

UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:

In English: Sat., Nov. 5, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat.,Oct. 29, 11 am. In Spanish: Sat., Oct. 22, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Oct. 17, 7:30 pm. Sat., Nov. 12, 2 pm. Prep class is Monday, Nov. 7, 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).

The Bread and Wine this week is of-fered for that Italian earthquake vic-tims.

Sun., Oct. 9:

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

No Faith Formation (CCD) classes

Mon., Oct. 10

Columbus Day (church office closed)

7 pm—Spanish Sacramental Prep

Tues., Oct. 11:

Feast of St. John XXIII

7:30 pm—Spanish Bible

Study

Wed., Oct. 12:

Jewish Yom Kippur

7 pm - Spanish Rosary + Praise

Thurs., Oct. 13:

Food Pantry: 10:30 am to 12:00

7:30 pm—Choir practice

Fri., Oct. 14:

Feast of Saint Callistus

4 pm—Wedding rehearsal

7 pm—Span. Faith Formation for Children

Sat., Oct. 15:

Food Pantry: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

2:30—Wedding Renewal Mass

6 pm—Spanish Memorial Mass

6 pm—Italian Night (MBH)

FAMILY MASS CHOIR—AN INVITATION 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 inter-ested 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, and other appropriate occasions. Dates and other specific information will follow. The only require-ments are that you attend practice and Mass and behave appropriately. We continue to look for adults who are willing to assist in the singing, who may play a musical instrument or who are will-ing to help with other support functions, such as transportation. If you are interested please fill out this form and return it to the parish 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 joebecker49@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

THIS ‘N THAT 1. Catholic Charities is hosting a hiring screen-

ing event for the new CVS Ditmars location in Astoria. Visit CCBQ computer lab to com-plete online application on Oct. 26 or 27. Then, on Oct. 28, attend the pre-session in-terview. You must bring resume, educational credentials and picture ID. Call Michael at 347-957-2450 to register. Space is limited.

2. Father Jerry’s “PRIESTO!” Magic Show will be presented this Tuesday at the Church on the Hill in Flushing. Beneficiary of the per-formance is St. Raphael’s parish.

ALL SOULS DAY, the annual commemoration of the faithful departed, is Wed., Nov. 2nd. A novena of parish Masses will be offered for your special intentions. List the names of your departed loved ones on the Remembrance envelope in your parish pack (extras available at rear of the church) for placement on the altar.

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 em-pezando 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 par-ticipar. Con la colaboración del apostolado Vino Nuevo.

EL RINCON HISPANO

ESTUDIO BIBLICO… El programa tiene lugar cada martes a las 7:30 pm, en el sótano de la iglesia (Michael Brennan Hall).

DOMINGO DE LAS MISIONES

Nuestra celebración lo-cal en San Rafael ten-drá lugar el domingo 23 de octubre.

¿NO RECIBIO UN SACRAMENTO EN LA NIÑEZ? ¿LE FALTA LA PRIMERA COMUNION

O LA CONFIRMACION?

Un grupo para los adolescentes y adultos está formando para ayudarle recibirlo. Llame a la rectoría esta semana (718-729-8957) o venga a la primera reunion este lunes (10 de octu-bre) a las 7:00 pm en el sótano de la rectoría.

HOY Al final de la misa hoy, los ujieres tienen las canastas a las puertas de la iglesia para las vícti-mas del reciente terre-moto en Italia.

Favor de mostrar su solidaridad cristiana con los que han experi-mentado un disastre catastrófico en su vida. Gracias.

SAN JUAN XXIII Fiesta: 11 de octubre

THIS ‘N THAT

1. Looking for a Catholic elementary school nearby? The closest to St. Raphael’s is St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy, just one mile away from St. Raphael’s. Fior more info, phone 718-383-1970.

2. Those who made Confirmation and/or First Communion last Spring can pick up their photo in the rectory during office hours.

3. Congratulations to the following young women who celebrated their Quinceañera Masses here in recent weeks: Maria de Jesus Garcia and Eliza Cortez.

4. In observance of Columbus Day, there are no Faith Formation (Religious Education) classes this weekend, and the rectory office will be closed this Monday, Oct. 10th.

5. Thank you to the following for recent donations to our Food Pantry: the Green Valley Market-place of Sunnyside and Alice Gilligan. Much appreciated.

6. PLEASE VISIT OUR KOREAN COMMUNITY’S BAZAAR TODAY (9AM TO 6 PM) OUTDOORS IN THE REAR PARKING LOT (inside, in case of rain). INTERSTING BUYS AND TASTY FOOD. ALSO, TAKE A LUCKY CHANCE ON THEIR RAFFLE!

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES:

Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates: Sun., Oct. 16, 10 am to 3 pm. Info: phone 718-297-2120. Xavier High School, Manhattan: Sat., Oct. 22, 1 pm to 4 pm. Info: phone 212-924-7900. Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School, East Elmhurst: Sat., Oct. 8, 1 pm to 4 pm. Info: phone

718-898-3800. St. John’s Prep, Astoria: Sat., Oct. 15, 11 am to 3 pm. Info: phone 718-721-7200. Archbishop Molloy High School, Briarwood, Queens: Sunday, Oct. 16, 11 am to 4 pm. Info:

phone 718-441-2100. Notre Dame School of Manhattan: Sun., Oct. 30, 2:30-5:00 pm. Info: phone 212-620-5575.

MORE INFO ON VESTIBULE POSTERS

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From Jan, our Music Minister — RE: St. Raphael Choir Our parish choir, which sings at the 11:00 am Sunday Mass and on Christmas Eve, Easter Vigil and other major feast days, has begun rehearsing for the new season on Thursday evening at 7:30 pm in the church. We welcome back all our old members and encourage those members of our parish family who love to sing and have not yet joined to contact our music minister Jan at 718-930-5061 to arrange a short private hearing. Here are several good reasons for joining our church choir: 1.You will no longer be able to complain, "Church is so impersonal--I don't know anyone in my par-ish." 2.Psalm 100 will come to life for you as you "make a joyful noise unto the Lord". 3.Intellectual stimulation--when you make music, you are using both sides of your brain simultane-ously. 4.Serving the Lord--considering all He does for us, it's just a little giving back to Him. 5.Serving others--the congregation really loves it when the choir leads the singing. 6.Every once in a while, you might catch a glimpse of heaven's choir singing along with you. We look forward to hearing from you!

LEFT: Luis Sucuczhanay participated in our “Pray for Vocations” project re-cently. You can too. You volunteer to take home the Blessed Mother statue and/or Mass chal-ice for a week and, as a family, ask God to lead persons to consider the priesthood and religious life in the Catholic Church. Speak with Car-men, Angelina or Ines af-ter Mass for further infor-mation.

Because our last two Flea Markets had to be cancelled due to the forecast of adverse weather…

WHITE ELEPHANT SALE

Sat., Oct. 29th, 9 am to 4 pm. Inside, in Michael Brennan Hall.

Free admission.

No outside vendors.

NEXT YOUTH GROUP MEETING…

Sat., Oct. 29th 6:00 pm Michael Brennan Hall

MISSION SUNDAY HERE ON OCT. 23rd: Most places will mark the occasion next Sunday, but we (at the English and Spanish Masses) will do so in two weeks: Oct. 23rd (due to the dating by our parish enve-lope company). The second collection that day will sup-

port the efforts of those who, each day, work to bring the Good News of Jesus to the ends of the earth.