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

Week of February 19, 2017

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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.

REV. WILLIAM R. DULANEY

1948 - 2017

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: [email protected]

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.

ARISE Lenten Prayer Circles

Days & Times

Sunday 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Monday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Monday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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.

ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULE

SAT. FEB 18TH

5PM Caelin DeJoie, Francisque Jean,

Tarik Lajoie, Amelia DeJoie

SUN. FEB. 19TH

8:00AM Carlos Guzman, Joseph Oropeza,

Sebastian Quinteros

9:15AM Deborah Lagula, Kastrin Paul

Thevashayam

11:00AM Michael Aguilar, Matthew Aguilar,

Nicholas Bustamante

12:30PM Alexis Wirta, Daniel Lewis

5:15PM No servers assigned.

SAT. FEB. 25TH

5PM Ryan McMenamin, Matthew Wagner

SUN. FEB. 26TH

8:00AM Gabriel Tanlioco, Dylan O’Sullivan

9:15AM Judee Yanesa, Leonardo Buzzeo,

Daniel Bunay

9:15(Hall)

11:00AM Jonathan Mulligan, Christopher Tuffy

12:30PM Savannah DeJesus, Karalynn Lydon,

Kiara Pierce

5:15PM Mateo Caamal, Katherine deGuzman

.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS


SUNDAY ATHLETIC ASSOC. 9:00AM-9:00PM Gregorian Hall THEATRE GROUP 2:00-6:00PM Oak Room ALCOHOLICS ANON. OPEN 8:00PM Convent Basement

MONDAY PRESIDENTS’ DAY NO 7AM MASS SCHOOL CLOSED/ PARISH OFFICE CLOSED ATHLETIC ASSOC. 9:00AM-9:00PM Gregorian Hall FAMILY SKATING PARTY 6:00PM Iceland EMOTIONS ANON. 7:30PM Convent Basement

TUESDAY ATHLETIC ASSOC. 9:00AM-9:00PM Gregorian Hall ADORATION 9:30AM Church CRAFT GROUP 9:30AM Convent Basement THEATRE GROUP 6:00-10:00PM Oak Room ADULT CHOIR 7:30PM Office Basement CHAMBER SINGERS 9:30PM Office Basement

WEDNESDAY ATHLETIC ASSOC. 9:00AM-9:00PM Gregorian Hall DIVINE MERCY 3:00PM Chapel THEATRE GROUP 6:00PM Oak Room

THURSDAY ATHLETIC ASSOC. 9:00AM-9:00PM Gregorian Hall THEATRE GROUP 6:00PM Oak Room QIGONG 6:30PM Office Basement CILL CAIS 7:00PM Convent Basement

FRIDAY ATHLETIC ASSOC. 9:00AM-9:00PM Gregorian Hall ALCOHOLICS ANON. STEP 7:00PM Convent Basement ALCOHOLICS ANON. CLOSED 8:30PM Convent Basement

SATURDAY

ATHLETIC ASSOC. 9:00AM-9:00PM Gregorian Hall BAPTISM 12:00PM Church

PENANCE 1:00PM Church

THEATRE GROUP 6:00-10:00PM Oak Room

MASSES FOR THE WEEK


SUN. FEB. 19TH

8:00AM

9:15 Members of the Purgatorial Society

11:00 John Ho, Anne & Bob Hall

12:30PM Mary Verdi

5:15PM All People of the Parish

MON. FEB. 20TH

9AM Anthony Randazzo (Birth. Rem.)

TUES. FEB. 21ST

7AM Cornelio, Maria, Laura &

Santiago Martinez

9AM Mirose Hovanche

WED. FEB. 22ND

7AM James Alvado

9AM John Coyle

THURS. FEB. 23RD

7AM

9AM Modesto Pena (75th Birth. )(L)

FRI. FEB. 24TH

7AM

9AM Lt. Stephen Graeter USAF

(63 yrs. MIA)

SAT. FEB. 25TH

9AM Bayani Poblete, Trinidad Poblete,

Mateo Poblete, Perlita Poblete

5PM Annie & Vincent G. Toner

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

FOR THE SICK

Clare Trummer, Denise Best,

Giuliana Diakobasilis,

Fernanda Agro, Thomas Onorato,

Felicia Cardillo, Jim & Sally

Cunningham, Andrew Fittante,

FOR THE DECEASED

Rev. William Dulaney, Joan Barry


PASTOR’S DESK

2/19/2017

Some selections from my homily at the Vigil Mass for

Father Dulaney.

I suspect that Father Bill Dulaney will go through the

Pearly Gates on a bicycle, because a bicycle was emblem-

atic of his life. Permit me to draw your attention to three

aspects of that truth.

A bicycle speaks of simplicity. While other priests ride

around town in sedans, SUV’s and CrV’s – some with

heated seats and sound systems - Fr. Bill rode the bus and

the subway and the railroad. Here in the parish, though, his

preferred mode of transport was a bicycle on which he

propelled himself in the open air with his own energy. And

that reflected his lifestyle which was simple, almost aus-

tere. No electronic gadgets. No lavish vacations. His one

indulgence was to visit one or another local eatery for a hot

meal on a Saturday or Sunday evening. The simplicity of

his life reflected the focus of his life: priesthood. Bill’s

happiness consisted in being a parish priest. His riches

were his parishioners, his relationships with Jesus, his

family and friends.

A bicycle fosters sociability. While drivers can honk

the horn and wave at friends while passing, a cyclist pulls

over to the curb for conversation or for an injection of air

into his rear tires. A cyclist, like a pedestrian or a cop

walking the beat, gets to know places and people more

closely and intimately. Fr. Bill was everywhere in Belle-

rose and its environs, greeting people. Children watched

him pull up at the home of elderly neighbors to whom he

was bringing Holy Communion. Merchants knew his

Cont.

routine. The deli man even had his newspapers and roll

ready each morning at the accustomed time, waiting for

“the priest on the bike” to pull up. I would glance out the

window of my office to catch a glimpse of him disappear-

ing into the tunnel.

Fr. Bill had the deeply ingrained instinct of a parish

priest that the deepest enjoyment comes from being with

people. He loved the parishes he served and the students he

taught at high schools. Like myself, he had served this par-

ish years ago, and so we could share our memories of peo-

ple whose paths crossed ours, hijinks in the rectory, nights

at social events and parties. He loved music, especially

from the Great American Songbook; and could he dance –

almost as graceful on the dance floor as on the bike.

The familiar figure on the bicycle, wending his way

through the streets, was Christ among us, a powerful re-

minder of the Gentle Savior who hoofed his way up and

down the dusty roads of Palestine so long ago. Oh, if only

Jesus and the apostles had had bicycles!

Finally, and most importantly, the bicycle promotes and

enhances spirituality. A cyclist wheeling along is really on

the road to contemplation. Taking in the landscape, espe-

cially in spring when all is abloom, reflecting on life as a

pilgrimage into the New Jerusalem, offering prayers and

petitions. As one who used to cycle all over the parish as a

younger priest, I know that the rhythm of pedaling is set to

the Benedicite. “Breezes and winds, bless the Lord. Cold

and heat, bless the Lord. Plants of the earth, bless the Lord.

Birds of the sky, bless the Lord.”

Fr. Bill’s spirituality was quiet, and devoid of show. I

rarely saw him praying the breviary, but last year he had to

replace a volume because it had worn out from his daily

paging. On his nightstand were his rosary, so I suspect

much of his devotional activity took place behind the

closed door of his room early in the day and deep in the

night when I know that he had trouble sleeping.

In closing a prayer to our Blessed Mother.

Dear Lady of the Wayside,

let thy lights be always gleaming,

As though all the darksome ages for the traveler

they have glowed.

So they’ll lead us o’er the desert to the haven

of our dreaming.

To thy Home, O Mother Mary, at the ending of the road.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2017

PRESIDENTS’ DAY is tomorrow. There will be no

7:00AM Mass. The Parish Office will be closed.

WELCOME WALL - For the month of March, pictures

for the Welcome Wall will be taken on Sunday, February

26th, following the 9:15AM Mass in the Church. Wel-

come Wall information forms will be available in the

Gathering Space.

ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION - Join us on Saturday,

February 25th, 7:30PM, for the always fun

“Night at the Races” at Rollin’ Greens. Raf-

fles and live music from Rick”E-MANN”

Justvig. Proceeds to benefit the Cooperstown

Baseball Team.

CHEERLEADING - St. Gregory’s Cheerleaders will

attend the CYO 2nd Annual Cheerleading Showcase on

Saturday, March 5th, at 7:00PM at Msgr. McClancy High

School in Queens. Good luck cheerleaders!!

FAMILY SKATING PARTY. The rink will be open to

St. Gregory’s parishioners and friends for

two great hours of skating and fun and, yes,

the snack bar will be open!!The event takes

place on Monday, February 20th, from 5:45

to 7:45 PM at Iceland on Hillside Avenue. Admission is

$6 and skate rental, if needed, is $4. All admission tickets

will be sold at the door. This event is sponsored by the

Family Life Committee. Don’t forget your hats and

gloves!!

THEATRE GROUP presents Don’t Judge a Play By Its

Title: A Funsical, on February 23rd-25th, at 8:00PM and

on February 26th, at 2:00PM, in the Oak Room. From

Seuss to Shakespeare, there is something for everyone in

this production. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for sen-

iors/students and $7 for children 12 and under. For ques-

tions or tickets, please call 718-989-2451 or email

sgtgproductions@gmail.

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, February 27th, 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

Altamuro at 516-782-6278.

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

BOOK CLUB - The February 13th meeting

is re-scheduled for Monday, February 27th,

at 7:00PM in the Office Basement.

FESTIVAL CHAIRPERSON’S MEETING will take

place on Monday, February 27th, at 7:30PM in the Oak

Room.

SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 25TH for

the Rosary Society’s Dinner & Chinese Auc-

tion. Tickets are $30 per person, which in-

cludes dinner and one sheet of Auction tickets.

Flyer can be found in the Gregorian.

HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH will host

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner on Febru-

ary 28th, at 6:00PM. Pancakes from A-Z

(apple to zucchini) will be served. Cost is

$10 for individuals and $20 for immediate

family. Tickets will be sold at the door.

COLLECTIONS: The collection for the week of February 12th

amounted to $8,712. Thank you for your

generosity.


February 2017

Brothers and Sisters,

In the Fall 2016, St. Gregory’s participated in the first season of Arise. It

was, in the words of all who participated, a resounding success. It’s not

like any other program we have done before. So… just in time for Lent,

we are going to organize prayer circles once again. Some will be held

in parish meeting rooms and some will be held in parishioners’ homes.

All parishioners are invited to join a circle that is convenient for them.

Prayer circles will meet once a week for six weeks during Lent. Each ses-

sion is approximately 90 minutes long. Wouldn’t this be a wonderful

Lenten Devotion?

Please consider joining a circle or forming your own prayer circle. (To

form your own circle, please speak to Sr. Pat Anglin at the Rectory Of-

fice 718-347-3707.) Each circle should have 10-12 participants.

Training to be a facilitator/co-facilitator will be done here at St. Gregory

the Great Parish. We have previously trained facilitators (in September

2016) and they are ready to assist us this coming Lent 2017.

Sign up begins February 12, 2017. Registration forms will become avail-

able after Mass and can be mailed or dropped off at the Rectory, or

you may drop it in the Sunday collection basket. If you participated in

a prayer circle in the Fall, you still need to re-register for the Spring 2017

session.

Whichever prayer circle you select is fine. We would also like to have

an additional Prayer Circle on Thursdays if we reach our goal. Our goal

is 120 participants. May I ask all of you to participate as best you can

and please pray the ARISE prayer for our parish’s success. “Lord, hear

our prayer.”

Sr. Patricia Anglin, OP- Pastoral Associate

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