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

$5,071.00

$6,185.00

September 25th: Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Last week’s church offering Average weekly expenses

FROM THE PASTOR…

Dear Parishioners, As you can see from the two photos below, last Sunday afternoon we cele-brated the 25th Anniversary of the Korean Martyrs Apostolate, with Bishop Witold Mroziewski presiding. It was a most uplifting liturgy from a participatory and musical perspective. Those who planned and executed it are to be commended for their organizational skills. Kudos also to the decorators and to all involved with the reception and food in Michael Brennan Hall afterwards. The new outdoor Korean Martyr statue (St. An-drew Kim Tae-gon) will be dedicated today at 10:45 am. Blessings on our Korean members as they move forward in faith for the next 25 years! Today we begin the new year of Religious Education (aka Faith Formation, ac-cording to the terminology “in possession”). Any families who have not yet registered their children should do so immediately. Spread the word. We mark Catechetical Sunday here today, and gratefully rededicate our cate-chists (religion teachers), aides and all who assist with this instructional program. Contact the rectory (718-729-8957) if you would like to assist in some way. -Father Jerry Jecewiz

TODAY’S SECOND COLLECTION (at the English and Spanish Masses) is for the support of Catholic Education. Although most parishes in the New York City area no longer have their own parochial school, all of contribute to the common cause of Catholic Education in the existing re-gional Catholic Academies. Today’s second collection is for this purpose. Thank you.

September 25th: Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Sunday, September 25th: 8:00— Edna Alegre (Kitty McGee) 9:30 (today)— KOREAN MASS 11:00— Argenite Lichius (Dina Filingeri) 12:30— Manuel Martin Corrales (Enith Parra) Monday, September 26th: 9:00— Olga Kargol (98th Birthday Mass) ( Mirecki and Shafeluk Family) Tuesday September 27th: 9:00— Gennaro Ingenito (Ingenito Family) Wednesday, September 28th: 9:00— Juanita Leon (Estate) Thursday, September 29th: 9:00— Dorothy Huber (Abby Margolis) Friday, September 30th: 9:00— Evaristus R. Buckle (Dah Sherman) Saturday, October 1st: 5:00— Alexander J. Boehler Sr. (Alex and Robert Boehler) Sunday, October 2nd: 8:00— Kola and Drane Elezovic (Saljenin Family) 9:45— KOREAN MASS 11:00— Dorothy Huber (Richard & Cami Mazzola & Family) 12:30—Carmen Escaleros Apolo (Aquiles Youguana)

Mass Intentions for the Week of September 25th

(Fumio Tanai photo)

UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:

In English: Sat., Oct. 1, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Sept. 24, 11:00 am. In Spanish: Sat., Sept. 24, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Sept. 19, 7:30 pm. Sat., Oct. 22, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Oct. 17, 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.

The Bread and Wine this week is offered In honor of St. Raphael, our parish patron, on the occasion of his feast day this com-ing Thursday.

Sun., Sept. 25:

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rel. Ed. (CCD) classes start—9:30 am

Mon., Sept. 26:

Feast of Sts. Cosmas & Damian

7 pm—Family Mass Choir Practice

Tues., Sept. 27:

Feast of St. Vincent de Paul

Wed., Sept. 28:

Feast of Sts. Wenceslaus, Lawrence Ruiz &

Companions

12 noon - Golden Age Bingo Group

7 pm - Spanish Rosary + Praise

Thurs., Sept. 29:

Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael

Food Pantry: 10:30 am to

12:00

7:30 pm—Choir practice

Fri., Sept. 30:

Feast of St. Jerome

7 pm—Span. Faith Formation for Children

7 pm—Folkloric Dance Group

Sat., Oct. 1:

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

2 pm—English baptism

ANNOUNCED MASS BOOK The 2017 Mass Book has just opened in the rectory office. Arrangements to have these Masses celebrated for particular intentions can now be made at the rectory during office hours.

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

NEXT SUNDAY (Oct. 2nd) AT 1:30 PM ON CHURCH

STEPS: BLESSING OF PETS

Our basketball program for children and teens begins this weekend (Saturdays in our leased P.S. building on 37th Street). For more info, call the rectory (718-729-8957). More details in next bulletin.

ABOVE: Our parishioners Subi, John and Stephanie DeSilva in Sri Lanka for the July wedding of their son/brother Anthony with Jacintha. God’s blessings upon the newlyweds!

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 rec-toría. Todos están invitados a participar. Con la colaboración del apostolado Vino Nuevo.

EL RINCON HISPANO

LAS SEGUNDAS COLECTAS:

Hoy: para la Educación Católica (colecta depues de la Comunión)

El próximo domingo: para las víctimas del deluvio en Italia (despues de la misa — a las puertas de la iglesia).

LAS CLASES DE CATECISMO EM-PIEZAN HOY A LAS 9:30 AM EN EL-SALON DE ABAJO. LOS NIÑOS NO AUN REGISTRADOS DEBERIAN HACERLO AHORA MISMO. GRACIAS A TODOS LOS VOLUN-TARIOS QUE NOS DAN APOYO CON ESTE MINISTERIO!

ORACION A SAN RAFAEL,

NUESTRO PATRON

PARROQUIAL

Dia de fiesta: este jueves 29 de septiembre

BENDICION DE LAS MASCOTAS:

El próximo domingo (2 de octubre) a las 1:30

pm en la escalera princi-pal de la iglesia.

Dios te bendiga, Santo Arcángel Rafael, pues tu eres uno de los siete maravillosos Arcángeles del Señor, que trabajáis día a día por la obra divina. Guíanos en el camino de la sanación, pues por tu inter-medio es solo Dios, el que sana. Tu que caminaste con Tobías, curaste a Tobit, venciste a Asmodeo encadenándolo en Egipto y liberaste a Sara, camina a mi lado, guíame, enséñame y revélame lo que debo hacer. Te pido especialmente, que por la sabiduría que Dios te ha concedido, y ape-lando con todo mi corazón a la misericordia divina, que nace del Padre, se expresa en el Hijo y se materializa en el Espíritu Santo; que tengas a bien elevar, sanar, proteger y liberar a (decir el nombre del enfermo) que tanto lo necesita. Bendice especialmente sus medicamentos, y a los médicos que lo asisten, para que guiados por la fuerza vivi-ficadora del Espíritu Santo la salud habite en armonía en ese cuerpo, ese espíritu y esa alma de nuestro Señor. Amén.

MISA FAMILIAR

EL PROXIMO DOMINGO

2 DE OCTUBRE A LAS 12:30 PM

Despues de la misa: refrescos en el salon de abajo.

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 (just over the Next Sunday is the anniversary of September 11th — a time to remember those who died, those who served, and those who carry on.

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

3. English-as-a-Second Language classes will be held at Queen of Angels Parish Center (45th St. & Skillman Ave.) on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (starts Sept. 20) and on Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm (starts Sept. 24). Cost is $50. For info, call 718-392-0011 or 937-5174.

4. Banns of Marriage are announced for the Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 2:30 pm, wedding here of Cynthia Kim and David Lee, both members of our Korean Martyrs Apostolate.

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, Briar-wood, Queens: Sunday, Oct. 16, 11 am to 4 pm. Info: phone 718-441-2100.

MORE INFO ON VESTIBULE POSTERS

PRAYER TO ST. RAPHAEL, OUR PARISH PATRON

(Feast day is this Thursday, Sept. 29th):

Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea or air, con-

soler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg you, assist me in all my needs and in all the suf-

ferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels. Because you are

the “medicine of God” I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities of my soul and the ills that afflict my body. I especially ask of you the favor (here mention your special intention), and the great grace of purity to prepare me to be the

temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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

St. Raphael’s Church

is located at 35-20 Greenpoint Avenue,

(at the L.I.E.), LIC, NY 11101

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SUNDAY OUTDOOR

FLEA MARKET

9 am to 3 pm on Oct. 2 (Season Finale)

Vendors Wanted!

Price is $35 per 10-foot spot

($45 if you need to borrow an

8-ft. table from us)

Set-up time is 8am.

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!

NEXT

SUNDAY

FAMILY MASS NEXT SUNDAY (Oct. 2nd): 11 AM (English) 12:30 PM (Spanish) Refreshments afterwards downstairs in Michael Brennan Hall.