CHURCH OF SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT 242-20 88TH AVENUE, BELLEROSE, NY 11426

Week of March 5, 2017

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Parish Mission Statement: St. Gregory the Great Parish, established in 1936, is a welcoming

Catholic community serving the people of Bellerose, Floral Park,

and environs. Pursuing holiness through the Eucharist, we strive

to live out Jesus Christ's mandate of service, evangelization, and

establishment of justice for all. Embracing the diversity and talents

of our members, we seek the participation of everyone on the

journey.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE

SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH

8:00PM-Midnight

Gregorian Hall

Cost $40

Music by The Tommy Mulvihill Band and

County Tyrone Bagpipers

Details in Bulletin

Sponsored by Holy Name Society

Knights of Columbus St. Anne’s Council 2429

Ancient Order of Hibernians

Parish Staff:

Msgr. Edward A. Ryan, Pastor

Rev. William Dulaney, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Johnson Nedungadan, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Arthur Cutter

Deacon Robert Zeuner

Sr. Patricia Anglin, O.P., Pastoral Associate for

Faith Formation

Ms. Lynn Alaimo, School Principal

Mr. Bart Haggerty, Director of Music Ministry

Msgr. Eugene A. Feldhaus, Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Joseph Cunningham, Pastor Emeritus

Mr. John Reh, Civil Trustee

Mrs. Patricia Brandt, Civil Trustee

Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00PM

Sunday: 8:00AM; 9:15AM; 11:00AM; 12:30PM;

5:15PM

Sunday in Gregorian Hall: 9:15AM (when Religious

Ed Classes are in session)

Weekdays Monday - Friday: 7:00AM; 9:00AM,

Saturday Morning: 9:00AM

Holydays: Vigil Mass: 7:30PM

7:00AM; 9:00AM; 12:00Noon

Eucharistic Devotion: Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament will take place every Tuesday from the

conclusion of the 9:00AM Mass until 10:30AM..

Contact Information:

Parish Office:

242-20 88th Ave.

Phone 718-347-3707

Fax 718-347-0583

Parish Website: saintgregorythegreat.com

Parish Email: stgregoffice@aol.com

Mrs. Lois Brady, Parish Receptionist

Miss Jennifer Kalin, Parish Receptionist

Mrs. Patricia McMenamin, Parish Secretary

Mr. Peter Varol, Parish Bookkeeper

Office Hours:

Weekdays 9:00AM - 7:30PM

Saturdays 9:00AM - 1:30PM

Sundays 9:00AM - 12:30PM

Office of Faith Formation Gregorian Hall

Phone 718-347-0525

Sr. Patricia Anglin, O.P., Pastoral Associate

for Faith Formation

Ms. Kathy LaVache, Secretary

Office Hours:

Tuesday 10:30AM - 3:30PM

Wednesday 10:30AM - 3:30PM

Thursday 10:30AM - 3:30PM

Sunday 10:15AM - 11:30AM

St. Gregory the Great School Address 244-44 87th Ave.

Phone 718-343-5053

School Website: sgtgschool.org

Ms. Lynn Alaimo, Principal

Mrs. Camille Gunning, Secretary

Baptism: Baptism is celebrated on the Second Sunday of each month at 2:00PM and on the Fourth Saturday of

each month at 12:00Noon. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment to meet with Deacon Zeuner.

Sacrament of Penance: The Sacrament of Penance is offered each Saturday at 1:00PM. and at other times by

appointment with one of our priests.

Marriage: A couple planning marriage must make an appointment with one of our priests or deacons at least 6

months in advance of the marriage.

THE ALTAR BREADS AND WINE

which will be used at the celebrations of

the Eucharist throughout the week of

March 5, 2017, have been donated in

loving memory of Edward Jandovitz,

requested by June Jandovitz.

ARISE Lenten Prayer Circles

Days & Times Starting Date

Sunday 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM TBD

Monday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 3/6/17

Monday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM 3/6/17

Tuesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2/28/17

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 3/1/17

Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 3/8/17

SPRING 2017

St. Gregory Prayer Circles Registration

NAME: _______________________________________

(Please Print)

ADDRESS: ____________________________________

____________________________________

Home Phone: ______________________________

Cell Phone: _______________________________

1st Choice:

Day of Week ____________________Time __________

2nd Choice

Day of Week ____________________Time __________

FAITH FORMATION

Religion classes for children in Grades 1 through 8 at-

tending public school are held on Sunday mornings fol-

lowing the 9:15AM Family Mass in Gregorian Hall.

Diocesan Guidelines require two years of preparation

for first Holy Communion. Children 6 years of age or

older who have not been baptized must receive two years

of instruction before receiving the sacrament of Baptism.

In all cases, parents/guardians must make an appoint-

ment to speak with Sr. Patricia Anglin at the Office of

Faith Formation 718-347-0525.

RCIA - If you are an adult, 18 years or older and inter-

ested in completing your Sacraments of Initiation

(Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion) now is

the time to register. Please contact Sr. Patricia Anglin at

718-347-0525 to make an appointment.

FIRST PENANCE was celebrated this past Saturday for

the boys and girls in second grade in the Faith Formation

Program and School. Congratulations to them.

ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULE

SAT. MAR. 4TH

5PM Robert Brandt, Justin Brown,

Darla Polanco

SUN. MAR. 5TH

8:00AM Alexis Sarabia, Jared Sarabia

9:15AM Courtney McMahon, Angelina

Valentino, Samantha & Abigail Roy

9:15(Hall)) Tiffany Gadais, Diana Gilday,

Ashley Benitez, Enda Heaney

11:00AM Gbemisola & Timi Faba,

Caitlyn Gousse, Connor DeFay

12:30PM Kaycee & Lindsey Dominquez,

Ashley & Nathan Pichardo

5:15PM Christopher Tuffy, Jonathan Mulligan

SAT. MAR. 11TH

5PM Alexis & Aaron Torres, William Reid

SUN. MAR. 12TH

8:00AM Fiona Clabby, Chloe Porter,

Dyanna Robertson

9:15AM Jazmine & Joanne Bergancia

11:00AM Michael & Sean Sweeney,

Kevin Calisto

12:30PM Declan, Liam & Eamon Cullinan

5:15PM Jessica Flynn, Jessica Maderik,

Anthony Sosa

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Week of March 5, 2017

SUNDAY COOPERSSTOWN BAKE SALE After Masses Oak Room RITE OF WELCOMING 11:00AM Mass Church ATHLETIC ASSOC. 1:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall ALCOHOLICS ANON. OPEN 8:00PM Convent Basement

MONDAY ARISE 10:00-11:30AM Office Basement ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall EMOTIONS ANON. 7:30PM Convent Basement ARISE 7:30-9:00PM Office Basement ROSARY SOCIETY 7:30PM Oak Room

TUESDAY ADORATION 9:30AM Church CRAFT GROUP 9:30AM Convent Basement ARISE 1:00-2:30PM Office Basement GOLDEN AGE LEISURE 1:00-4:00PM Oak Room ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall ATHLETIC ASSOC. BOARD MEETING 7:30PM Oak Room ADULT CHOIR 7:30PM Office Basement CHAMBER SINGERS 9:30PM Office Basement

WEDNESDAY STROKE LIFE SUPPORT 1:30PM Oak Room DIVINE MERCY 3:00PM Chapel ARISE 4:00-5:30PM Office Basement ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall FOLK GROUP 7:00PM Office Basement ARISE (2) 7:00PM & 7:30PM Off Site

THURSDAY GOLDEN AGE GHT 12:00-4:00PM Oak Room ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall QIGONG 6:30-7:30PM Oak Room CILL CAIS 7:30PM Oak Room

FRIDAY ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall CHEERLEADING 4:00-6:00PM Oak Room ALCOHOLICS ANON. STEP 7:00PM Convent Basement STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7:30PM Church ALCOHOLICS ANON. CLOSED 8:30PM Convent Basement

SATURDAY

PENANCE 1:00PM Church

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE 8:00PM Gregorian

Hall

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Week of March 5, 2017

SUN. MAR. 5TH

8:00AM Felicia & Vincent Bisci

9:15 Members of the Purgatorial Society

9:15(Hall)

11:00 Sebastien & Stephan Etheart (L)

12:30PM Harold, Alex & Wendell Telecide (L)

5:15PM All People of the Parish

MON. MAR. 6TH

7AM

9AM Eileen J. Cronin

TUES. MAR. 7TH

7AM Felcina Rajbahar (Birth. Rem.) (L)

9AM Anthony Garone

WED. MAR. 8TH

7AM Flori Yadav (Birth. Rem.) (L)

9AM Edward Jandovitz Sr. (Birth. Rem.)

THURS. MAR 9TH

7AM Christina Rajbahar (Birth. Rem. ) (L)

9AM Michael Ablaza & Family (L)

FRI. MAR. 10TH

7AM Roselee O’Brien

9AM Angie & Vincent E. Toner

SAT. MAR. 11TH

9AM Joan Valinski, Anna Vivirito

5PM Stanley & Laura Oles

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

FOR THE SICK

Clare Trummer, Denise Best,

Giuliana Diakobasilis, Linda delGallego,

Fernanda Agro, Felicia Cardillo,

Andrew Fittante

FOR THE DECEASED

Nellie Geraci

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS

NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH. Re-

member to set your clocks ahead one hour

Saturday night.

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

PASTOR’S DESK

3/5/2017

“They’re gonna make it better next time;

let’s hope for the best.”

- Chevion

Ms. Chevion spoke for legions of New Yorkers as she

sat in Peacock Alley at the Waldorf Astoria for the last

Sunday brunch before renovations in the famed hotel be-

gan on Ash Wednesday.

For the past eight decades, politicians, lovers, and busi-

ness men have been meeting “under the clock” in the

lobby. Now the hands of the Liberty Clock have been

stilled, as time has run out on the structure’s career as a

hotel. When renovations are complete, it will house

mostly condominiums.

Lent is the Church’s annual reminder that time will

run out for all of us. It is, likewise, an invitation – no, a

summons – to allow God to make renovations to our inte-

rior selves. Each year we enter this privileged season

with Ms. Chevion’s attitude. “He’s gonna make us better

next time; let’s hope for the best.”

Lent also sets the clock ticking on the 2017 Annual

Catholic Appeal. Unfortunately, time ran out on us be-

fore we could make it to our goal for last year’s appeal,

and the parish was billed for the amount not received

in the Appeal.

Cont.

This year I am asking that more of our parishioners make

a pledge or gift, no matter how modest. “They’re gonna

make it better next time…” I promised the man from the

Appeals Office who called looking for a check for the

shortfall in the 2016 ACA. “Let’s hope for the best.”

Below on this page you will find 10 out-of-the-box

suggestions for Lent. Let me call your attention to #2:

Throw away or donate something everyday for 40 days.

And let me make the out-of-the-box suggestion that you

do that by throwing some bucks into an envelope each

day during Lent and then donate the whole thing to the

2017 Annual Catholic Appeal at Easter.

We’re gonna make it better next time; let’s hope for

the best!

DISPENSATION - Bishop DiMarzio has granted all

Catholics of the Brooklyn Diocese a dispensation from

abstinence from meat on the Feast of St. Patrick, Fri-

day, March 17th.

Ten out-of-the-box

Suggestions for Lent

Adapted From

Your Modern Family By Becky Mansfield

1. Don’t buy anything you don’t REALLY need.

2. Throw away - or better yet - Donate 40

things in 40 days.

3. Clean up and de-clutter your home (and

GARAGE) before Easter.

4. Refuse to Gossip.

5. No eating after dinner.

6. Give up soda.

7. Say 3 nice things to your spouse and chil-

dren every day.

8. Don’t eat out. Eat in and eat healthy.

9. Replace 30 minutes of TV or electronic

devices with 30 minutes of devotions or

spiritual reading.

10. Refrain from complaining for 40 days.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will take place

every Friday at 7:30PM, in the Church, during

Lent.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12TH - There will be not be a

9:15AM Mass in Gregorian Hall. Students and families

of the Faith Formation Program will attend the

9:15AM Mass in Church.

ROSARY SOCIETY will have a meeting on Monday,

March 6th, at 7:30PM in the Oak Room. Please come and

bring a friend. We will have Irish soda bread and some

traditional Irish entertainment to celebrate St. Patrick’s

Day. If you are able to make and contribute a soda bread

(or two), please let Annette know right away, by emailing

Annettekalin@yahoo.com. or calling Annette at 718-343-

4033. At this meeting, we will be accepting new and gen-

tly used items for the Auction that will take place on

March 25th. We are also asking for gift certificates, gift

cards, etc., for the Auction. Any donation will be appreci-

ated. Tickets for the Auction will be available to purchase

at the meeting. Tickets are $10 per person.

Also, please bring a donation for the Food Pantry. New

members are always welcome!

ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION -

BAKE SALE TODAY to benefit the Cooperstown Patri-

ots Baseball Team. Stop in to purchase some delicious

treats. Thank you for your support.

CHEERLEADING - St. Gregory’s Cheerleaders are com-

peting at the CYO 2nd Annual Cheerleading Showcase

TODAY. Good luck cheerleaders!!

SAVE THE DATE!! SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH for ST.

GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL’S

GOODS & SERVICES AUCTION. It’s that

time of year again...do you have new in-box

items that have been lying around the house?

Would you like to de-clutter while supporting a

GREAT cause. Consider giving those items to the St.

Gregory the Great School Auction. Donations can be

brought to the School Office. For more information,

please contact the School Office at 718-33-5053.

- Thank you, the Home School Association

RUN-A-WAYS - “On the Road Again” to Woodloch

Pines, March 13th-17th. Departure time is 8:30AM.

Please arrive between 8:00-8:15AM at the old parking lot.

BOOK CLUB - The next selection for the the meeting on

Monday, March 20th, at 7:00PM in the Of-

fice Basement is The Marriage of Opposites

by Alice Hoffman. The book is available at

the Bellerose Library.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE

SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH

8:00PM-Midnight

Gregorian Hall

Music by The Tommy Mulvihill Band and

County Tyrone Bagpipers

Full sit-down dinner of:

* Fresh Corned Beef * Potato * Vegetable

* Irish Soda Bread * Beer, Wine, Soda

*Irish Coffee $1.00 per person

$40 per person

Early purchase of tickets is highly recommended!!!

For tickets please call:

Mike Sweeney 917-567-8909

John Kolb 347-426-7726

Tim Quinn 718-347-5020

Sponsored by Holy Name Society

Knights of Columbus St. Anne’s Council 2429

Ancient Order of Hibernians

*In an effort to support The Bridge to Life, inc., we will

be taking donations at the door of the following items:

onsies and stretches 0-6 months, receiving blankets,

crib sheets, hooded towels, winter clothing and jackets

in sizes 3 - 6. For further information, please visit the

website thebridgetolife.org.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Prayer shawls are for

those who are in need of comfort, to provide

hope and healing to those who are most in

need of a reminder of God’s love for them.

Prayer shawls and lap robes are available at

no cost. The next meeting will take place on

Monday, March 20th , at 1:00PM in the Oak Room. If the

weather is not good, please call the Parish Office to see if

the meeting will take place. For more information on the

Ministry or for a shawl or lap robe, please call Maria Alta-

muro at 516-782-6278.

COLLECTIONS: The collection for the week of February 26th

amounted to $8,745. Thank you for your

generosity.

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

LENTEN REGULATIONS:

ABSTINENCE: The Church requires all the faithful

who have reached their 14th year of age to abstain to-

tally from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of

Lent.

FASTING: All the faithful between the ages of 18 &

59 inclusive are bound to observe the fasting regula-

tions on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This prac-

tice involves limiting oneself to a single full meal and

avoiding food between meals. Light sustenance may

also be take on two other occasions in the course of the

day.

IRISH CULTURAL DAY at St. Mel’s Church will be

celebrated on Sunday, March 5th, 1:00-5:00PM. Con-

tinuous live Irish music, song and dance. There will be

Irish gifts, handcrafts, foods, complimentary refresh-

ments. Donation is $8, children under 12 free. Tickets

available at the door. Sponsored by Ladies AOH Div.

15. St. Mel’s is located at 154th Street and 26th Ave.,

Whitestone.

FLEA MARKET at St. Josaphat’s Church on Sunday,

March 12th, 9:00AM-4:00PM. The church is located at

210th Street and 35th Avenue, Bayside.

WE ARE ALL GOD’S DELIGHT! An evening for our

LGBT brothers and sisters, family and friends on Tuesday,

March 21st, 7:00-9:00PM, held at the Bishop Molloy Re-

treat House, 86-45 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica. This ministry

seeks to welcome our LGBT brothers and sisters along

with family and friends for prayers, discussion and social.

Free will offering.

PAINT PARTY held at Queen of Peace Residence, Lit-

tle Sisters of the Poor, on Saturday, March

25th at 7:00PM. Come join the fun and

bring a friend! There will be food, drinks

and door prizes. Donation: $40. For more

information please contact Nancy 516-741-

0827 or Alice 516-439-6247.

BISHOP MCDONNELL MHS REUNION will take

place on April 22nd, Noon-5:00PM, at the former Bishop

McDonnell MHS, located at 260 Eastern Parkway,

Brooklyn. All grads and guests are welcome. The cost is

$90 per person. For more information, please contact

Rita Monaghan-Maloney at 718-857-2700 ext. 2253 or

Maloney@blmhs.org..

VOCATIONS

VOCATION RETREAT with Bishop Nicholas Dimar-

zio will take place on March 24th-26th, at the Immacu-

late Conception Center in Douglaston. This retreat is a

special invitation to discerners to spend the weekend with

Bishop DiMarzio with talks and presentations on the call

to vocation to the priesthood. Arrive for registration at

5:30PM. There is no fee.

INSPIRA HOLY HOUR - Friday, March 17th - This is

a bilingual (Spanish) Holy Hour held at Most Precious

Blood Church, in Brooklyn, from 7:00-10:00PM. There

will be worship, music, adoration and an opportunity for

fellowship and games. For additional information, please

contact Vocations Office at 718-827-2454 or email

vocations@diobrook.org.

TRIPS

GOLDEN AGE LEISURE CLUB presents:

NIAGARA FALLS - September 25th - 29th - Trip in-

cludes: luxury motor coach with air conditioning, four

night accommodations at Four Points Sheraton Hotel in

Canada, four full breakfasts, three full dinners, touring of

the Niagara area that includes a cruise on the Hornblower

Boat, stops at the Floral Clock, Horseshoe Falls, Niagara

on the Lake with wine tasting, Imax theatre featuring

“Niagara Miracles, Myths and Magic” and much more. A

$100 deposit is due to secure your reservation. A valid

USA passport is required. Cost is $980 pp/single, $750

pp/dbl, $700 pp/triple. Travel insurance is a must.

OVERNIGHT in AMISH COUNTRY - November 28th

-29th to see “The Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight &

Sound Theatre, Sands Casino and an overnight stay at Her-

shey Farm Inn. Cost is $280 pp/single, $230 pp/dbl and

$206 pp/triple. Trip includes bus transportation, full buf-

fet breakfast and family style dinner plus show and $20

free slot play and $5 food coupon at Sands Casino. De-

posit of $50 is due.

Flyers for both trips are on the Bulletin Board.

For more information and to make reservations, please

call Finbar at 718-343-0676.