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

$4,818.00

$6,185.00

April 24th: Fifth Sunday of Easter

Last week’s church offering Average weekly expenses

FROM THE PASTOR…

Dear Parishioners,

With only one week left in April, we are fast approaching that time of the year when spiritual, sacramental and academic moments seem to arrive relentlessly. This weekend, our Confirmation candidates (with their parents and sponsors) will have their preparatory retreat day. This event will be with and at Queen of Angels parish, as will be the May 20th Confirmation ceremony, with Bishop Di Marzio officiating. Our First Communions will be at various Masses here on Sunday, May 22nd, with the re-hearsals on the day before. Those First Communion Masses will conclude with the May crowning of the Blessed Mother statue in the parking lot. On May 19th, our three parish candidates in the Pastoral Formation program of the diocesan School of Evangelization will be graduating after three years of study and formation. More about this in an upcoming bulletin. On Tuesday, May 24th, Sister Ave Clark, O.P., of Heart to Heart ministry, returns to us for an-other mini-brunch retreat: 9:00 am Mass in church, followed by the food and presentation in the rec-tory basement until about 11:30 am. On Saturday evening, May 28th, there will be a Spanish ―coronación‖ (May crowning) in church at 6:00 pm. There will be a children’s retreat here in Spanish on Saturday, July 9th. Our Korean parishioners continue their 25th Anniversary celebrations with a religious vocals concert by the Pilgrim Ensemble today in church at 3:00 pm. On Sunday, June 5th, around 5 pm, their choir and members will present their own Anniversary concert. All parishioners are invited to both these events. Farther into the summer, July 24th will mark the appeal of the visiting missionaries, this year Sisters with a ―medical‖ ministry. That same day, we will have our annual ―Lord of Pardon‖ Mass and feast. Add in some weddings, Quinceañeras, Sweet 16 Masses, and baptisms and the ―plate‖ of ministry here remains quite full and, hopefully, nourishing. -Father Jerry Jecewiz

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND…

This weekend’s second col-lection supports the Catholic Home Missions. Help strengthen outreach to the mission territories that exist right here at home, in the U.S.A.

MOTHERS DAY IS SUNDAY, MAY 8TH

A novena of parish Masses will be offered for your special Mothers Day intentions. List the

names on the Remembrance Envelope in your parish packet (extras available at rear of

church) and return it to us for placement at the altar during the month of May.

April 24th: Fifth Sunday of Easter

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Sunday, April 24th: 8:00—Chuck and Pat Shannon (Birthday Remembrance) (Their Children Terry, Ann, Kathleen, and John Shannon) 9:45—KOREAN MASS 11:00— Giorgio and Teresa Lanella (Deceased) (Dina Filingeri) AND Bernice and Jack Simpson (56th Wedding Anniversary) 12:30— Ana Rosa Rodriguez (Maria Romero) AND Daniela and Luis Lara (Lara Family) Monday, April 25th: 9:00— Mickey Heanue (Mary O’Sullivan) Tuesday, April 26th: 9:00— Deceased of Boyle Family (Family) Wednesday, April 27th: 9:00 — For those serving in the Armed Forces Thursday, April 28th: 9:00— Carolyn Nordquist (10 year Anniversary Remembrance) (Carol Nordquist) Friday, April 29th: 9:00— Souls In Purgatory (Lesley Mahon) Saturday, April 30th: 5:00— Maggie and Peter Rodrigues, and Family (Tangi Bonny) AND Anna Rossi (Deceased) (The Rossi Family) Sunday, May 1st: 8:00— Annie Pereira (Deceased) (Regina Picardo and Family) 9:45—KOREAN MASS 11:00—Tom Brucato (June and Joe O’Connor) 12:30— Abelardo Pinto (Fanny Pinto) AND Elsie Pinto (Fanny Pinto)

Mass Intentions for the Week of April 24

(Fumio Tanai photo)

UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:

In English: Sat., May 7, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Apr. 30, 11:00 am. Sat., June 4, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., May 28, 11:00 am. In Spanish: Sat., May 14, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., May 9, 7:30 pm. Sat., June 11, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., June 6, 7:30 pm. Sat., July 23, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., July 18, 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 are offered the

Ecuador earthquake victims and their families.

Sun., Apr. 24:

5th Sunday of Easter

9:30 am—Rel. Ed. (CCD) classes

3:00 pm—KMA Pilgrim Ensemble Concert

Mon., Apr. 25:

Feast of St. Mark

6 pm - Mariachi Academy

Tues., Apr. 26:

7:30 pm –Spanish Bible Study

Wed., Apr. 27:

12 noon—Golde4n Age Bingo Group

7 pm—Spanish Rosary + Praise

Thurs., Apr. 28:

Feast of Sts. Peter Chanel & Louis Grignion

10:30 am to 12 noon—Food Pantry

6 pm—Mariachi Academy

7:30 pm—Choir practice

Fri., Apr. 29:

Feast of St. Catherine of Siena

7 pm—Spanish Faith Formation for Children

Sat., Apr. 30:

Feast of St. Pius V

Atlantic City Bus Trip

1:30 to 3 pm—Food Pantry

Intention Donor Intention Donor

Easter Flower Listing

Mary and Tony Fer-nandes Peter and Maggie Rodricks Ozzie Stevens Ozzie and Otto Rodri-gues Elvira and Berard Desouza Deceased Members Dela Cruz Family Alcantara Family Matty C. Walsh Michael L. Brennan Mr. and Mrs. Cal-laghan Mary Walsh Guadalupe Valdez Caesar Gavilan Isabel Planes Maria Sosa Fermin and Beba Hevca Lidia Azzalini Agust Azzalini Tony Filingeri Antoinette Collot Argenite Lichius

Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Rodricks

Dela Cruz Family

Mr. Aureliano Torres and Mrs. Emma

Reyes

Eileen Walsh

Jose Ramirez

Mr. and Mrs. James Gavilan

Mr. and Mrs. Dinh

Gilma Bermudez

Mrs. Peggy Feerick

Miss Edda Azzalini

Mrs. Bridget Mitchell

Veronica Zotelo

Lillia Alexon Theodore Alexon Abraham T. Elardo Matilde Barretto Diego E, Avilla Concepcion Barretto Inocentes Orfanel Eugene J. Sullivan Eugene A. Sullivan Audrey Pease Daniel McGee U.S. Military Phil and John O’Connor Maureen and John O’Connor June and Joe O’Connor Barbara, Paul, and Joseph, Kieran Jim, Kate, Alison Riley, Leah Meghan, Aiden, Sophia Jack-son Marcelina Valle Juan Salgado Rosalina Melchor Alejo Francisco Juan Castillo Mom and Dad Ed-monds Mom and Pop Ar-gent Agnes Dave Stuart Betty E. Eikenbrod Helen Leahy Rose and Andy Pet-rovich

Mrs. George Winner

Erlinda A. Elardo

Sofia Karpuhin

Nancy Pease

Mrs. Catherine McGee

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph

O’Connor

Mr. and Mrs. Rodolfo Salgado

Candido Gonzalez

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Argent

ESTUDIO BIBLICO

Cada martes a las 7:30 pm en el sótano de la igle-sia.

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 rectoría. To-dos están invitados a participar. Con la colaboración del apostolado Vino Nuevo.

EL RINCON HISPANO

CLASES DE INGLES GRATIS

Lunes, martes, miercoles y jueves 9 am a 12 pm Sunnyside Community Services 43-31 39 Street, Información: 347-599-8241

AYUDA LEGAL GRATIS PARA INQUILINOS

LLAMA AL 646-459-3026. Calificación: Ud. vive en el codigo postal 11101, 11354, 11358

MISA FAMILIAR Domingo 8 de mayo (Dia de las Madres)

12:30 pm Para la camaradería que tendrá lugar despues de la misa en el salon de abajo, traiga un plato de comida sufi-ciente para su familia y un poquito mas para compartir con los demas. Traiga la comida al salon de abajop antes de la misa

La segunda colecta de hoy es para las misiones domésticas.

¿Por qué la Pascua dura 50 dias?

Es una fecha simbólica, equivalente a siete semanas, signo de plenitud e imagen de la eternidad que esperamos obtener con la

resurrección de Cristo que es señal de nues-tra propia resurrección. De hecho, el día 50, el domingo de Pentecostés, los discípulos recibieron la plenitud del Espíritu Santo y

empezaron a predicar el Evangelio. Fue el principio de la vida de la Iglesia, y el inicio de la acción evangelizadora que perdura en la

Iglesia Misionera.

2016 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

Through this annual initiative, our Diocese aims for a goal of $8 million. Our assigned parish goal at St. Raphael’s remains at $37,183. The core components of Catholic Charities, Catholic Migration Services, Vocation Support, Catholic Education, Faith Formation, Chaplaincies, Care for Retired Priests and Parish Assistance are all worthy of your personal support. Please carry your share so that we will reach our goal. Thank you.

ST. RAPHAEL’S ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP

Saturday April 30 $40.00 per person

(25.00 slot play at Taj Mahal Casino)

Breakfast served starting at 8:00 am in the rectory base-

ment Bus departs promptly at 9am and we will return by 9pm

Raffles & 50/50 chances Light Snacks on the bus

To reserve your spot: Call Elizabeth Buckley at 917.589.6629 & send cash or a check to the rectory. No seats will be held without payment.

A parish fundraiser with 100%of the proceeds going to St. Raphael’s

FAMILY MASS IN MAY WILL BE ON

MOTHERS DAY, MAY 8th

11 am—English 12:30—Spanish

For the camaraderie down-stairs after Mass, bring a donation of refreshments. Bring it downstairs before

the Mass you attend.

Vicente Bazar Josue, Petronilo, Crispin, and Eugenio Alcantara Alejandra Salvador Abuelito Juan Salgado Abuelita Melina Laura Jones Abuelito Santiago Abuelita Gertudis

Ms. Elia Alcantara

Kiara Salgado

Katherine and Martin McCallian Maura and John Donovan Mary Donovan Diana and Vito Gur-rado Louis Vanella

Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCallian

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gurrado

Mr. and Mrs. Juan Lopez

EASTER FLOWERS, CONTINUED…

Intention Donor Intention Donor

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

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Fill out the below and return to St. Raphael’s Rectory,

Attn: Flea Market

NAME:_________________________EMAIL:_____________

PHONE NUMBER:___________________________________

AD-

DRESS:__________________________________________

SPOTS REQUESTED:______ DATE REQUESTED:_______

CHECK AMOUNT ENCLOSED:______

ITEMS TO BE SOLD:_________________________________

9 am to 3 pm on May 1 — June 5—July 10—Aug. 7—Sept. 11—Oct. 2

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.

SUNDAY OUTDOOR

FLEA MARKETS

WORDS TO AGE BY

Now that I’m older, here’s what I’ve discovered…

I started with nothing, and I still have most of it. My wild oats have turned into prunes and bran. I finally got my head together; now my body is falling apart. Funny, I don’t remember being absent minded… All reports are in; life is now officially unfair. Funny, I don’t remember being absent minded… If all is not lost, where is it? It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser. Some days you’re the dog, some days you’re the hydrant. I wish the buck stopped here; I could sure use a few. It’s not hard to meet expenses, they’re everywhere. The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth. These days, I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereaf-

ter; I go somewhere to get something, then ask myself ―What am I here after?‖.

VOCALS CONCERT

Our Korean community will present a concert of religious vocals by the Pilgrim Ensemble this after-noon in church at 3:00 pm. This event, through the Korean of the Ko-rean Association of New York, is part of the KMA 25th Anniversary cele-bration. All are invited.

In doing your Spring cleaning, if you find any useful items to dionate to our parish fundraising tables at the Flea Market, they would be appreci-ated. No furniture or appliances.

NEXT

SUNDAY

THANKS...In addition to the bulletin listings of the Easter

Flowers intentions and donors, we also thank our Korean pa-rishioners for their $500 dona-

tion towards the cost of the Easter Flowers this year.