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.

September 25th: Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time

FROM THE PASTOR… Dear Parishioners, As you can see from the two photos below, last Sunday afternoon we cele- brated the 25th Anniversary of the Korean Martyrs Apostolate, with Bishop Witold Mroziewski presiding. It was a most uplifting liturgy from a participatory and musical perspective. Those who planned and executed it are to be commended for their organizational skills. Kudos also to the decorators and to all involved with the reception and food in Michael Brennan Hall afterwards. The new outdoor Korean Martyr statue (St. An- drew Kim Tae-gon) will be dedicated today at 10:45 am. Blessings on our Korean members as they move forward in faith for the next 25 years! Today we begin the new year of Religious Education (aka Faith Formation, ac- cording to the terminology “in possession”). Any families who have not yet registered their children should do so immediately. Spread the word. We mark Catechetical Sunday here today, and gratefully rededicate our cate- chists (religion teachers), aides and all who assist with this instructional program. Contact the rectory (718-729-8957) if you would like to assist in some way.

-Father Jerry Jecewiz

TODAY’S SECOND COLLECTION (at the English and Spanish Masses) is for the support of Catholic Education. Although most parishes in the New York City area no longer have their own parochial school, all of contribute to the common cause of Catholic Education in the existing re- gional Catholic Academies. Today’s second collection is for this purpose. Thank you.

PARISH STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL PARISH STEWARDSHIP

Rev. Jerry Jecewiz, Pastor

Rev. Luke Kim, Korean Ministry Last week’s church offering $5,071.00 Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ. Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister Average weekly expenses $6,185.00

September 25th: Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions for the Week THIS WEEK’S EVENTS of September 25th

Sunday, September 25th: Sun., Sept. 25: 8:00— Edna Alegre (Kitty McGee) 9:30 (today)— KOREAN MASS 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00— Argenite Lichius (Dina Filingeri) 12:30— Manuel Martin Corrales (Enith Parra) Rel. Ed. (CCD) classes start—9:30 am Monday, September 26th: 9:00— Olga Kargol (98th Birthday Mass) ( Mirecki and Mon., Sept. 26: Shafeluk Family) Tuesday September 27th: Feast of Sts. Cosmas & Damian 9:00— Gennaro Ingenito (Ingenito Family) Wednesday, September 28th: 7 pm—Family Mass Choir Practice 9:00— Juanita Leon (Estate) Thursday, September 29th: Tues., Sept. 27: 9:00— Dorothy Huber (Abby Margolis) Friday, September 30th: Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 9:00— Evaristus R. Buckle (Dah Sherman) Saturday, October 1st: Wed., Sept. 28: 5:00— Alexander J. Boehler Sr. (Alex and Robert Feast of Sts. Wenceslaus, Lawrence Ruiz & Boehler) Sunday, October 2nd: Companions 8:00— Kola and Drane Elezovic (Saljenin Family) 9:45— KOREAN MASS 12 noon - Golden Age Bingo Group 11:00— Dorothy Huber (Richard & Cami Mazzola & Family) 7 pm - Spanish Rosary + Praise 12:30—Carmen Escaleros Apolo (Aquiles Youguana) Thurs., Sept. 29:

Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael The Bread and Wine this week is offered In honor of St. Raphael, our parish patron, Food Pantry: 10:30 am to on the occasion of his feast day this com- 12:00 ing Thursday. 7:30 pm—Choir practice UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES: In English: Fri., Sept. 30: Sat., Oct. 1, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Sept. 24, 11:00 am. Feast of St. Jerome

7 pm—Span. Faith Formation for Children

7 pm—Folkloric Dance Group (Fumio Tanai photo) Sat., Oct. 1:

In Spanish: Food Pantry: 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Sat., Sept. 24, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Sept. 19, 7:30 pm. 2 pm—English baptism Sat., Oct. 22, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Oct. 17, 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.

NEXT SUNDAY (Oct. 2nd) AT 1:30 PM ON CHURCH STEPS: BLESSING OF PETS

ANNOUNCED MASS BOOK The 2017 Mass Book has just opened in the rectory office. Arrangements to have these Masses celebrated for particular intentions can now be made at the rectory during office hours. ABOVE: Our parishioners Subi, John Our basketball program for children and teens begins and Stephanie DeSilva in Sri Lanka for this weekend (Saturdays in our leased P.S. building the July wedding of their son/brother on 37th Street). For more info, call the rectory (718- Anthony with Jacintha. God’s blessings 729-8957). More details in next bulletin. upon the newlyweds!

FAMILY MASS CHOIR—AN INVITATION

We are ready to start a new year for St. Raphael’s Family Mass Choir and we need your talents. The children and adults working with the choir have done an excellent job over the recent years and have made significant contributions to the liturgical life of St. Raphael’s parish. Children in grades 2 and above who are ready and willing to sing are encouraged to join us. We would also be inter- ested in having any high school students participate. The practices are held one or two Monday’s a month at 7:00PM and the choir will be singing at the monthly Family Masses, Christmas Eve, and other appropriate occasions. Dates and other specific information will follow. The only require- ments are that you attend practice and Mass and behave appropriately. We continue to look for adults who are willing to assist in the singing, who may play a musical instrument or who are will- ing to help with other support functions, such as transportation. If you are interested please fill out this form and return it to the parish rectory, to Sister Christine at the Religious Education Program, Joe Becker or Jan Wnek after Mass. If you have any questions regarding the choir please feel free to call the rectory or call Joe Becker at 718-392-3008 or email Joe at [email protected].

I am interested in being a part of St. Raphael‟s Family Mass Choir (Please print clearly)

Individual‟s Name

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EL RINCON HISPANO

MISA FAMILIAR

EL PROXIMO DOMINGO 2 DE OCTUBRE LAS CLASES DE CATECISMO EM- A LAS 12:30 PM PIEZAN HOY A LAS 9:30 AM EN EL- SALON DE ABAJO.

LOS NIÑOS NO AUN REGISTRADOS BENDICION DE LAS DEBERIAN HACERLO AHORA MASCOTAS: MISMO. El próximo domingo (2 de octubre) a las 1:30 Despues de la misa: GRACIAS A TODOS LOS VOLUN- refrescos en el salon TARIOS QUE NOS DAN pm en la escalera princi- de abajo. APOYO CON ESTE MINISTERIO! pal de la iglesia.

LAS SEGUNDAS COLECTAS:

Hoy: para la Educación Católica (colecta depues de la Comunión)

El próximo domingo: para las víctimas del deluvio en Italia (despues de la misa — a las puertas de la iglesia).

FORMACION EN LA FE ORACION A Dios te bendiga, Santo Arcángel Rafael, Un programa espiritual (en SAN RAFAEL, pues tu eres uno de los siete maravillosos español) para los niños y Arcángeles del Señor, que trabajáis día a las niñas empezando con la NUESTRO edad de 4 años. día por la obra divina. Guíanos en el PATRON camino de la sanación, pues por tu inter- Viernes de las 7 pm a las 8 medio es solo Dios, el que sana. Tu que pm en el sótano de la rec- PARROQUIAL caminaste con Tobías, curaste a Tobit, toría. Todos están invitados venciste a Asmodeo encadenándolo en a participar. Dia de fiesta: este Egipto y liberaste a Sara, camina a mi lado, Con la colaboración del jueves 29 de guíame, enséñame y revélame lo que debo apostolado Vino Nuevo. septiembre hacer. Te pido especialmente, que por la sabiduría que Dios te ha concedido, y ape- lando con todo mi corazón a la misericordia divina, que nace del Padre, se expresa en Rosario y el Hijo y se materializa en el Espíritu Santo; Alabanza: que tengas a bien elevar, sanar, proteger y liberar a (decir el nombre del enfermo) que tanto lo necesita. Bendice especialmente Cada miércoles a sus medicamentos, y a los médicos que lo las 7:00 pm en asisten, para que guiados por la fuerza vivi- el sótano de la ficadora del Espíritu Santo la salud habite rectoría. en armonía en ese cuerpo, ese espíritu y esa alma de nuestro Señor. Amén.

THIS „N THAT

1. Looking for a Catholic elementary school nearby? The closest to St. Raphael’s is St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy, just one mile away (just over the Next Sunday is the anniversary of September 11th — a time to remember those who died, those who served, and those who carry on. 2. Those who made Confirmation and/or First Communion last Spring can pick up their photo in the rectory during office hours. 3. English-as-a-Second Language classes will be held at Queen of Angels Parish Center (45th St. & Skillman Ave.) on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (starts Sept. 20) and on Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm (starts Sept. 24). Cost is $50. For info, call 718-392-0011 or 937-5174. 4. Banns of Marriage are announced for the Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 2:30 pm, wedding here of Cynthia Kim and David Lee, both members of our Korean Martyrs Apostolate.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES: PRAYER TO ST. RAPHAEL, OUR

 Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates: PARISH PATRON

Sun., Oct. 16, 10 am to 3 pm. Info: phone (Feast day is this Thursday, Sept. 29th): 718-297-2120.  Xavier High School, Manhattan: Sat., Oct. Glorious Archangel St. Raphael, great prince of 22, 1 pm to 4 pm. Info: phone 212-924- the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your 7900. gifts of wisdom and grace. You are a guide of  Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School, those who journey by land or sea or air, con- East Elmhurst: Sat., Oct. 8, 1 pm to 4 pm. soler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners. I beg Info: phone 718-898-3800. you, assist me in all my needs and in all the suf-  St. John’s Prep, Astoria: Sat., Oct. 15, 11 ferings of this life, as once you helped the am to 3 pm. Info: phone 718-721-7200. young Tobias on his travels. Because you are the “medicine of God” I humbly pray you to heal  Archbishop Molloy High School, Briar- the many infirmities of my soul and the ills that wood, Queens: Sunday, Oct. 16, 11 am to afflict my body. I especially ask of you the favor 4 pm. Info: phone 718-441-2100. (here mention your special intention), and the great grace of purity to prepare me to be the MORE INFO ON VESTIBULE POSTERS temple of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

SUNDAY OUTDOOR 9 am to 3 pm on Oct. 2 (Season Finale) FLEA MARKET Vendors Wanted!

To reserve a spot, please call the Rectory at 718)729-8957 NEXT Price is $35 per 10-foot spot Mon-Fri between 9:30am to 3:30pm. SUNDAY ($45 if you need to borrow an Checks are payable to St. Raphael Church. 8-ft. table from us) NO REFUNDS For potential rain outs, please call the rectory the day BEFORE, from 6pm on. If it rains, the Flea Set-up time is 8am. 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 ______

FAMILY MASS NEXT SUNDAY (Oct. 2nd): 11 AM (English) 12:30 PM (Spanish) Refreshments afterwards downstairs in Michael Brennan Hall.

From Jan, our Music Minister — RE: St. Raphael Choir Our parish choir, which sings at the 11:00 am Sunday Mass and on Christmas Eve, Easter Vigil and other major feast days, has begun rehearsing for the new season on Thursday evening at 7:30 pm in the church. We welcome back all our old members and encourage those members of our parish family who love to sing and have not yet joined to contact our music minister Jan at 718- 930-5061 to arrange a short private hearing. Here are several good reasons for joining our church choir: 1.You will no longer be able to complain, "Church is so impersonal--I don't know anyone in my par- ish." 2.Psalm 100 will come to life for you as you "make a joyful noise unto the Lord". 3.Intellectual stimulation--when you make music, you are using both sides of your brain simultane- ously. 4.Serving the Lord--considering all He does for us, it's just a little giving back to Him. 5.Serving others--the congregation really loves it when the choir leads the singing. 6.Every once in a while, you might catch a glimpse of heaven's choir singing along with you. We look forward to hearing from you!