ST. RAPHAEL’S PARISH 35-20 Greenpoint Avenue, L.I.C., NY 11101 Telephone: 718-729-8957 Fax: 729-5238 E-Mail: [email protected] 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.

BAPTISM/BAUTISMO EUCHARIST SCHEDULE Please contact the rectory to make arrangements. You will need the child’s birth certificate. favor de llamar la

Saturday/Sábado 5:00pm - English rectoria. Necesitará el certificado de nacimiento del

Sunday/Domingo 8:00am - English niño.

9:45am - Korean MARRIAGE/MATRIMONIO 11:00 am—English Any couple wishing to marry should contact the rectory 12:30 pm—Spanish/Español 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. WEEKDAY SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 9:00am RECONCILIATION/RECONCILIACION Lunes - Viernes 9:00am Saturday/Sábado 4:00-4:45pm

and by appointment/y por cita.

OFFICE HOURS/HORARIO MINISTRY TO THE SICK/ Monday - Friday/Lunes - Viernes CUIDADO DE LOS ENFERMOS 9:00-1:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm Please call the rectory at 729-8957 to make arrange- Saturday/Sábado By appointment / Mediante cita 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.

April 15th: Third Sunday of Easter

FROM THE PASTOR…

Dear Parishioners, St. Raphael’s recently sent a group of about a dozen Spanish-speaking parishioners to train- ing workshops for liturgical ministries, such as Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and Lec- tor. However, the majority of the group, organized by our Pastoral Ministers Maria and Paul Ca- siano, went to the workshop on what used to be known as “Usher”, but now is known by the broader term of “Minister of Hospitality”. Those of a certain age remember when “usher” simply meant taking up the collection and maintaining order in church. However, the ministry has expanded in recent times, beginning at the church entrance where these ministers greet incoming worshippers with a smile and welcome them to Mass. This proactive “hosting” attitude creates a better community atmosphere for worship (especially for newcomers or those attending Mass alone) and actually enables parishioners to pray better. Several years back, I knew a priest who would take a post-Christmas break each year and fly to Utah to ski. He always stopped at the famous Mormon headquarters (Temple Square) in Salt Lake City, where he loved to watch and “clock” how long it took for each of the thousands of regular visitors to that site to be personally greeted and welcomed by a Mormon “host” once they entered the precincts. According to this priest, it was always less than a minute. Would that we could recreate that same friendly environment at Catholic Sunday Mass. No one should enter the church unwelcomed or ungreeted or feeling alone. Our new ministers (wearing tags that say “Hospitalidad”— Spanish for “Hospitality”) have learned the importance of this and are already busy at work at our church doors as the People of God enter St. Raphael’s for the Sunday 12:30 pm Mass. Thank you! -Father Jerry Jecewiz

First communion seminar (parent and child): This Wednesday, April 18th, 7:30 pm, in Michael Brennan Hall

Five sessions of introduction to charismatic prayer, and an opportunity to join a prayer group: Opening Mass this Tues. at 8 pm. Sessions (Thurs., Apr. 19—May 17) start at 7:30 pm in Auditorium Meeting Room 1. at Queen of Angels Parish For information call 718-786-7679.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND: Catholic Home Missions Forty percent of the USA is considered mission territory because those dioceses can not fund their essential pastoral work. You help ease their struggle through this collection. Thank you.

PARISH STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL PARISH STEWARDSHIP

Rev. Jerry Jecewiz, Pastor $5,377 Rev. Kuno Kim, Parochial Vicar Last week’s offering Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ. Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister Average weekly expenses $6,185

April 15th: Third Sunday of Easter

EVENTS… Mass Intentions for the Week THIS WEEK’S EVENTS April 15th Sun., Apr. 15:

Sunday, April 15th: 3rd Sunday of Easter 8:00am— Junaita Leon (Estate0 9:45AM—KOREAN MASS 9:30 am - Rel. Ed. (CCD) classes 11:00am— Alvaro Hurtado—Birthday Remembr. (Family) 4:00 pm—Project Andrew 12:30pm— Los feligrese de la Iglesia de San Rafael Mon., Apr. 16: Monday, April 16th: 9:00 am—Parish Purgatorial Society 7:00 pm—Spanish Baptism Prep Tuesday April 17th: 9:00am— Mary Martin (4th Anniversary) (Martin Tues., Apr. 17: Family) Wed., Apr. 18: AND Mary Fernandez (Birthday Anniversary) 7 pm—Spanish Rosary +Praise (Tangi and Bonnie) Wednesday, April 18th: 7:30 pm—First Communion Seminar (MBH) 9:00am—Deceased of Boyle Family (Family) Thurs., Apr. 19: Thursday, April 19th: 9:00am— For the terminally ill Food Pantry 10:30 am to 12 noon Friday, April 20th: 9:00am—Souls In Purgatory (Lesley Mahon) 1:00 pm—Deanery Meeting (St. Teresa) Saturday, April 21st: 7:30 pm—Choir practice 5:00pm— Madeline B. Boehler (Robert Boehler) AND Margaret Martin (Birthday Fri., Apr. 20: Remembrance) (Martin Family) AND Mary Donovan (Eileen and Don McCallian) 7 pm—Spanish Faith Formation (RB) Sunday, April 22nd: 7 pm—Folkloric Dance Group (MBH) 8:00am— People of St. Raphael Parish 9:45AM—KOREAN MASS Sat., Apr. 21: 11:00am— Thanksgiving to our Lady for blessings received (Tangi and Bonnie) Feast of St. Anselm 12:30pm— Ana Rosa Rodriguez (Maria Romero) 1:30—3:00 pm—Food Pantry AND Jesus y Fabiola Baque ( 50th Anniversary) 2:00 pm—Spanish baptisms

5 pm—Folkloric Dance Group (RB) UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES: In English: Sun., Apr. 22: Sat., May 12, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., May 5, 11:00 am. 4th Sunday of Easter Sat., June 9, 2:00 pm. Prep class 9:30 am—Rel. Ed. (CCD) classes is Sat., June 2, 11:00 am.

In Spanish: 12 noon & 1:30 pm—Financial Awareness talks

Sat., April 21, 2:00 pm. Prep class FOOD PANTRY… is Mon., April 16, (Fumio Tanai photo) 7:30 pm. is usually open Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, and Saturdays from Sat, May 26, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., May 21, 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Volunteers and donations are wel- 7:30 pm. come. No clothing, furniture or appliances accepted.

EASTER FLOWERS (continued)

Donor Intention Donor Intention

Ms. Pascaline Gainyo Family & George & Bonita Stephen Wolpinsky, Gainyo related family Kline-Hernandez Mario Hernandez, Thomas Kline, Chris- Erlinda A. Elardo Abraham J. Elardo, topher Kline, Alexan- Diego E. Avilla, der Kline, BJ Vanyo, George Vanyo Maite B. Avilla,

Concepcion Bar- Eileen, Jackie, Jill Patricia Huber retto, Inocentes Floyd Orfarel Eileen Frawley Colleen Floyd Mr. & Mrs. Rodolfo Santiago Melchor, & Maria Salgado Rosalino Melchor, Miss Karen Argent Cathy & Joe Argent, Marcelina Valle, Jim & Joan Dowling, Juan Salgado, Lili Edmonds Sisters, Salgado Rosemary & Helen Walls, Edmonds & Argent Family Diane Ballek Kevin Czartoryski,

Allen Ballek, Eileen Josephine Traynor Irene MaGuire, Pickett, Helen Czar- Bill Traynor toryski, Ann Spadel John Jonelunas Rosemary Jonelunas, Mr. & Mrs. Juan & Lopez Family & Stephanie Jonelunas, Tatiana Lopez Friends John Jonelunas II

The Olivera Girls Nick Olivera Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Pat Pulkowski, Lotty Mr. & Mrs. Gavin & Maggie Nichols, Williams Pulkowski, Sophie Evelyn Nichols Mr. Vincent “Bud” Pulkowski

Russo, Mr. & Mrs. Mr. & Mrs. Roland Anna Rossi, Joseph John Jaggernauth Rossi Rossi, Anna

Woeroesch Mr. & Mrs. James & Deane Family’s

Margaret Walker Walker Family’s Sean Duggan Duggan & Smythe McCarthy’s Fam- Family ily’s, Buckmaster

Family, Clearys Mr. & Mrs. Jacob & Family Jacob Helleis Mary Helleis Catherine Marulis

Adnan John Mirza Abigail Dela Cruz- Grace Raimo P. Spagnuolo & Sons Mirza, Maria Mirza G. Raimo & Family

C. Parziale & Family

EL RINCON HISPANO Les pedimos a todos a considerar, en oración, un regalo o un compromiso a la Campaña Católica Anual 2018. Rosario y Las buenas obras realizadas por medio de su donación a la Campaña Católica Anual le ayuden a la gente de Brooklyn y Alabanza: Queens en maneras imposibles para una sola parróquia. 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 Here are the dates for the new season—all Sundays edad de 4 años. from 9 am to 3 pm:

Viernes de las 7 pm a las 8 pm en el sótano de la rec- May 6……...June 3……….July 8……….August toría. Todos están invitados 5……….September 2……….October 7 a participar.

If you have any usable stuff to donate to the parish fundraising table (no clothes, furniture, appliances), items can be dropped off at the rectory during office hours.

CONFERENCIA SOBRE PEREGRINACIÓN A LA TIERRA SANTA LAS FINAN ZAS Mons. Jonás Achacoso organiza una peregrinación a la Tierra Abril es el mes official de tener concien- Santa del 31 de octubre al 9 de noviembre de 2018. El viaje cia financier. cuesta $ 2,999 que incluye: pasaje aéreo de ida y vuelta Los invitamos a la conferencia del desde JFK, hoteles de primera clase, servicios las mejores World Financial Group el próximo domingo, 22 guías que habla inglés-español, desayuno y cena todos los de abril en el salon de abajo: en español a la días. Informes: 718-392-0011 1:30 pm y en ingles a las 12:00 mediodia.

EASTER FLOWERS (continued)

Donor Intention Donor Intention

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Vincent “Bud” Mr. & Mrs. Juan & & Nancy Russo Jr. Russo Ines Xelo-Rodriguez

John Walker Ms. Elia Alcantara Alcantara Family, Bazar Family, Flia Lopez & Colon Berona Family Familia Martinez Mrs. Nadina Filingeri Family, Filingeri Zanella’s Family W. Mair

Mr. & Mrs. Michael McCarthy & Mrs. Philomena & Mary O’Sullivan O’Sullivan Family Ekweonu

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Christine Ackerer Louis, Helen, Ray- & Lauren Brady mond, Marie & Barbara Jesus Mariano Angel

Miss F. Michalski Wanda Mituzas Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Mary Biscoglia Michalksi Family, Trgo Glenn Roth, Ang Proto Alex Marie Blain Cruz Kathleen Viskup May & Ed Martin, Maryann & Therese Mr. & Mrs. Dinh Donlon, Fanny & Alex Duer, Mary & Mr. & Mrs. Jose Margaret Martin Pena Elena Mirecki Edward Mirecki Family Dela Cruz

Ms. Abby Margolis Linda & Cono Sofia All Living & Deceased Ms. Millie Tavares Minsal-Lopez Otoriel Lopez, Frank J. McCarthy Sagrario De Lopez, Purificacion Rami- Mr. Robert & Eliza- rez, Aria Dias, Pedro beth Kleven Lopez, Ismael Lopez Mrs. Bridget Mitchell

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Msgr. Jonas Achacoso is hosting a pilgrimage to the Holy Land on October 31 to November 9, 2018. The trip costs $2,999 which includes: round trip airfare from JFK, first class hotels, services of finest English-Spanish speaking guides, breakfast and dinner daily. Msgr. Achacosa can be contacted at Queen of Angels Rectory: telephone 718-392-0011.

Our assigned parish goal is $39,991. We need wide-

spread help to reach it. We are half-way there!

Please add the impact of your gift or pledge to this important Catholic initiative. Thanks

THIS ‘N THAT 1. UNITED FORTIES CIVIC ASSOCIATION meets this comingThurs., Apr. 19th, 7 pm, at St. Teresa’s Parish Center (44St. / 50 Ave.) in Woodside. Police and elected officials reports, and updates on area Homeless Shelters. 2. St. Raphael’s Food Pantry thanks parishioners for their Pantry donations (totalling $2132) in the collection at the Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. 3. Thanks to all who worked or patronized last weekend’s Rummage Sale, which was a nice kick-off to the upcoming Flea Market season outdoors. The event realized $854 for our parish. And thanks to Leah Segarra for donating the outdoor banner that advertised the sale. 4. Elizabeth Ciro and family thank all for their concern about her husband Nestor, who disappeared after a medical appointment in Forest Hills this past Monday. After a search by family and the NYPD, Nestor was found at the Metropolitan Hospital in Harlem on Wednesday. 5. A group of our Mexican parishioners just showed their deep love for their homeland parish (Santo Tomás in Tlapanala, Puebla). Its buildings were badly destroyed by the earthquake awhile back. They held a Kermés (Food and Entertainment Fair) here last weekend and raised $3,768 for their former church. Normally, we would not allow such an event on our premises, since we can not guarantee the safe transmittal of funds to the destination. However, Bishop Di Marzio is travelling to Mexico in a few days (to deliver the rest of the Brooklyn and Queens Churches’ Earthquake Relief funds), and the money for Santo Tomás will travel with him. Lucky! 6. Father Jerry’s “Magic with a Message” program will be presented this coming Saturday, April 21, At St. Martin of Tours parish in Bushwick. The beneficiary is St. Raphael’s parish.

PRESENTATION ON FINANCES

April is the National Financial Awareness Literacy month. Parishioners Clara and Alirio Lagos have arranged a Financial Awareness presentation with the World Financial Group. The presenta- tion will be given next Sunday, Apr. 22nd, in Mi- chael Brennan Hall at 12:00 noon in English and at 1:30 pm in Spanish. You are invited.