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 a la rectoría. 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 a 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 (718)729-8957 to make ar-

rangements for the sick person to receive Holy Com-

munion or the Anointing of the sick at home. Favor de llamar a la rectoría al (718)729-8957 para que la persona enferma reciba la Comunión o Unción de los Enfermos en la casa.

FROM THE PASTOR…

Dear Parishioners,

Most of you know that a major event of our parish’s 150th Anniversary year will take place on Sunday, September 29th, the feast of St. Raphael (and his cohort Archangels Gabriel and Michael). The event is in two parts and each needs clarification. The first part is the 12 noon trilingual Mass celebrated by Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros. This liturgy is open to all—and will be the only parish Mass here that day. (A 5 pm antici-pated Mass on Saturday, September 28th, is for the benefit of those unable to attend the Anniver-sary liturgy on Sunday).

The second part is a reception in the leased school building. This is not an event open to all. The reception is to recognize and affirm current parish employees and officially designated parish ministers (such as Pastoral Council members, lectors, Communion ministers, choir members). No children are allowed, with the exception of committed Altar Servers, who fall into the above category of authorized ministers. The ticket will be issued, in advance only, to the specific minister and is not transferable. It must be presented at the door for entry.

A ticket (not multiple tickets) will also be offered to a small group of parishioners who have been extraordinarily beneficent towards the parish across a wide range of financial support plat-forms, including, not only parish collections, but also the Annual Catholic Appeal and the Genera-tions of Faith Capital Campaign. I am not talking about amount of money, but broad, committed en-gagement over time.

The primary consideration here is that space in the auditorium is extremely limited, due to the Department of Buildings radical reduction of the number allowed by the Public Assembly permit.

The auditorium event is but one of a number of Anniversary year events, some of which have already taken place, some of which are yet to come. For example, “Kids Day”, the date of which we plan to announce shortly. Also, the adult Storytelling event about the Archangel Raphael on Septem-ber 22nd. There will be others, so as to include everyone.

If you do not understand the rational for the above parameters, you can speak with one of the Planning Committee members for clarification.

-Father Jerry Jecewiz

PARISH STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL

Rev. Jerry Jecewiz, Pastor Rev. Kuno Kim, Parochial Vicar

Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ. Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

$5,007

$6,185

Last week’s offering Average weekly expenses

August 18, 2019 — Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Grateful, as a parish, for being under the protecting wing of Archangel Raphael through the years.

August 18th, 2019 — Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions for the Week

Sunday, August 18th: 8:00 am — Alexander J. Boehler, Sr. -36th Anniv. Rem. (Robert Boehler) 9:45 am — KOREAN MASS 11:00 am — Carmen Higgins, 1st Anniv. (John Mirza) 12:30 pm — Reinaldo Buitrago-15 años, Bartolo Jimenez-10 años, Faviolita Alvarez-10 años, (Familia Bitrago Jimenez) AND Virgen Del Cisne, Zoila Guaman (Familia Guaman Albarracin) AND Victoria Huapaya-1st Month, Gustavo Mesta (Familia) Monday, Aug. 19th: 9:00 am — Deceased of Boyle Family (Family) Tuesday, Aug. 20th: 9:00 am — Carmen Higgins-1st Anniv., (John Mirza) Wednesday, Aug. 21st: 9:00 am — Juanita Leon (Estate) Thursday, August 22nd: 9:00 am — For the terminally ill Friday, August 23rd: 9:00 am — Souls in Purgatory Saturday, August 24th: 5:00 pm — Madeline B. Boehler (Robert Boehler)

(Fumio Tanai photo)

THIS WEEK

Sun., August 18th: 20Sunday in Ordinary Time Mon., August 19th: Feast of St. John Eudes Tues., August 20th: Feast of St. Bernard 6:00 pm — Children’s Music Group 7:30 pm —150th Anniv. Planning Wed., August 21st: St. Pius X 7:00 pm — Spanish Rosary & Praise (RB) Thur., August 22nd: Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Food Pantry closed today Fri., August 23rd: Feast of St. Rose of Lima 7:00 pm — Spanish Family Catechesis (RB) 7:00 pm — Folkloric Dance Group (MBH) Sat., August 24th: St. Bartholomew, Apostle Food Pantry closed today 3 pm — Spanish baptism 5:00 pm — Folkloric Dance Group

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:

English: Sept. 7, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Aug. 31, 11 am. Spanish: Sat., Sept. 28, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Sept. 23, 7pm.

Food Pantry …

is normally open on Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, and on Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. First timers must bring official photo ID. PANTRY CURRENTLY ON SUMMER HIATUS UNTIL SEPT. 5TH.

Grateful, as a parish, for being under the protecting wing of Archangel Raphael through the years.

CHURCH AIR CONDITIONING Keeping our church comfortable for

summer worship is a considerable ex-pense in terms of functioning and main-tenance.

Please lend a hand. We ask each parish family, this month or next , to contribute

$50 towards our air conditioning. You can use the special enve-lope available at the rear of the church.

Thank you for this assist!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (FAITH FORMATION, ALSO KNOWN AS CCD)

FEES: $75—1 child , $100—2 children of same parent, $110 - 3 or more children of same parent

CLASSES are in Michael Brennan Hall, are held on Sundays 9:30—11:00 am . All Children

attend 11:00 am Mass. Parents come to that Mass—Children go home AFTER Mass.

FIRST CLASS: Sunday, Sept. 22 @ 9:30 am

NEED: a copy of child’s BAPTISM certificate . If the child is NOT Baptized, need a copy of BIRTH Certificate,

150th

Anniversary Mass for St. Raphael Parish

Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 12 noon. Feast of the Archangels.

A trilingual celebration of praise and thanksgiving.

Main officiant: Most Rev. Octavio Cisneros. Reception affirming parish employees and authorized ministerial laypersons only in

leased school building afterwards.

The next Planning Session for parish lead-ers takes place this Tues-day, August 20th, at 7:30 pm, in Brennan Hall.

You were very kind and generous to Father Greg and the Dominican Missions in East Africa last weekend. We’ll give you the totals next bulletin, once late contribu-tions are recorded. Thank you.

EL RINCON HISPANO

Meta de San Rafael: $41,991

Queremos darles las gracias a todas las personas que con su generosidad han hecho su compromiso a la Campaña

Católica Anual del 2019 .

INFORMACION DE REGISTRO PARA

EDUCACION RELIGIOSA (FORMACION DE LA FE, TAMBIEN CONOCIDA

COMO CCD)

MATRICULA: $75 - 1 niño, $100 - 2 hijos del mismo padre, $110 - 3 o más del mis-

mo padre

CLASES: Toman lugar en Michael Bren-nan Hall los domingos 9:30 - 11:00 am

Todos los niños asisten a misa - los niños van a casa después de Misa.

PRIMERA CLASE:

Domingo, Sept. 22 @ 9:30 am

NECESITA una copia del Certificado de

BAUTISMO del niño. Si el niño NO está

bautizado NECESITA una copia del Certi-

ficado de NACIMIENTO.

Arriba: nuestros monaguillos llenando un carro del subway durante su reciente paseo para dis-frutar de un espectácolo mágico en Queens Col-lege y la nueva pelicula “Dora and the Lost City of Gold”. Gracias a estos jóvenes por su minste-rio aqui en San Rafael.

gPILGRIMAGE:

Msgr. Jonas Achacoso is hosting a pilgrimage to Italy Nov. 4-14, 2019. Destinations include Venice, Pa-dua, Florence, Assisi, Lanciano, San Giovanni Rotondo and Rome. The trip culminates in attending the General Audi-ence with Pope Francis. Cost is $2,959. Phone (718)392-0011 for reservations or more info.

Sundays: Sept. 8, & Oct. 6, 2019

ANTONELLA’S COMING….. She’s a professional storyteller enamored of the Bible story of St. Raphael, our parish patron. She’ll be in Brennan Hall on Sunday, Sept. 22nd, 12 noon, to recount, with energy and grit, the story of the famous Archangel. Join us. The event is free and lasts less than a half-hour. RIGHT: Antonella and “?”—maybe that demon Asmodeus from the Archangel Raphael story???

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY (from the New York Times)…

“A landmark Harvard study that followed more than 250 college sophomores for 75 years found that warm relationships were the biggest predictor of financial success. Inci-dentally, studies have also shown that volunteering is linked to health improvements in older adults.” (Aug. 5, 2019)