St. Andrew Avellino Parish Family Flushing, New York
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ST. ANDREW AVELLINO PARISH FAMILY FLUSHING, NEW YORK Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. (Family), 11:00 a.m. (Choir), 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) Weekday Mass Schedule Monday—Saturday 8:30 a.m. Thursday 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) Holy Days 7:00 p.m. (Vigil), 8:30 a.m., 12:00 Noon Baptism Parents must contact the Rectory to make arrangements. Baptisms are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. in the Church on the First Sunday of the month in English and Third Sunday of the month in Spanish. Marriage Couples should call the Rectory for an appointment at least six (6) months prior to the wedding date and before a date is finalized with a reception hall. www.standrewavellinorcchurch.org St. Andrew Avellino Rectory Parish Office Hours 35-60 158th Street Monday to Thursday Flushing, NY 11358 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rectory Phone: 718-359-0417 Fax: 718-539-2830 We ask that you please call before coming so www.standrewavellinorcchurch.org that we can prepare the Mass Cards, Baptismal Certificates, etc. in order to limit your wait time. Rev. Joseph T. Holcomb, Pastor [email protected] When calling please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. Rev. Ambiorix D. Osorio, Parochial Vicar Thank You! [email protected] The office will be closed Deacon Michael B. Fogarty, O.F.S., Permanent Deacon [email protected] Friday, Saturday & Sunday Mr. Joseph V. Dorsa, Director of Finance & Operations Reconciliation (Confession) [email protected] Saturdays 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mrs. Maureen Powers, Receptionist & Pastor’s Secretary [email protected] Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick Ms. Katy Lover, Pastoral Care Minister Please call the Rectory or our Pastoral Care Of- Phone: 718-359-5276 fice if you wish to receive the Sacrament. Office Hours: Sunday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. [email protected] First Friday Mrs. Denise Busse, Coordinator of Religious Education Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the Phone: 718-445-7012 8:30 a.m. Mass concluding with Benediction at Office Hours: Tuesday & Friday 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 12:00 Noon. [email protected] Mr. Stephen, Galizia, Director of Music Ministry Eucharist for the Homebound Mr. Joel Saavedra, Leader of Song Please call the Pastoral Care Office to make ar- rangements. We appreciate knowing when a member of the parish is hospitalized. St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy Rosary Before Mass 35-50 158th Street Every Monday to Saturday morning at 7:50 a.m. Flushing, NY 11358 the Rosary is said at the Blessed Mother statue Phone: 718-359-7887 in front of the church. Everyone is welcome to join these dedicated men and women each day. Fax: 718-359-2295 www.saintandrewavellinoca.com Baptism Certificates Mrs. Debora Hanna, Principal [email protected] When calling to request a copy of your Baptismal Certificate, please have your full birth name, date Mrs. Mary Ann Dorsa of birth, and if possible the baptismal date. Administrative Assistant Handicap Chairlift Our handicap chairlift can be accessed on 158th street behind the rectory. It may also be accessed from the interior of the church located across from the Saints Chapel. The lift is operational when church is open. If you need assistance please see one of the ushers or sacristans. Thank you. Sunday Bulletin Reminder Our bulletin must be e-mailed to the printer by 10 a.m. every Tuesday morning. All announcements must be submitted to Maureen Powers either by fax, letter or e-mail to [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. Friday. Announcements received after that will be published the following week. All announcements are subject to staff approval. Fr. Holcomb Farewell Please join us on Saturday June 26th following the 5 p.m. Mass as we come together in a celebration honoring our Pastor, Fr. Holcomb, for his 12 years of service to St. Andrew Avellino Parish and to wish him well in his new ministry as Rector of Cathedral Seminary House of Formation in Douglaston. In or- der for us to properly prepare we ask you to please RSVP by June 14th to the Rectory at 718-359-0417 or email [email protected]. Newly Confirmed Last Sunday at the 11:00 a.m. Mass Fr. Holcomb confirmed the following members of our Parish: Alice Nino, Edenilson Alfaro Martinez, Guisela Bracero, Jose Rodriguez Novoa, and Melissa Biermann. The Most Holy Body and $50,000 Challenge Blood of Christ As was mentioned last week at all the Mass- Corpus Christi es a Parishioner has issued a challenge to Sunday, June 6th we celebrate the Solemni- their fellow parishioners that they would ty of The Most Holy Body and Blood of match dollar for dollar up to $50,000 in or- Christ (Corpus Christi). der to pay down the parish debt. Following the 9:00 a.m. Mass we will have an outdoor procession with the Blessed Sac- As of Monday, May 24th we have collected rament. We invite everyone to join us. $1,020 towards this goal. You have until the end of June to make a contribution through second collections, e-giving or by dropping an envelope marked “pay down the debt” to the parish office. Rosary Society Zoom Meeting The next Rosary Society Zoom Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 6th at 12:30 p.m. Please call the Rectory for the zoom link. All are welcome. Rosary Society Raffle Beginning this weekend the Rosary Society will be selling Raffle tickets in the courtyard. Each ticket costs $20.00. The prizes will be drawn at the Rosary Society Luncheon on Sunday, July 11th. Prizes: 1st Prize Flat Screen TV 2nd Prize Echo Show 8 Alexa 3rd Prize HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer 4th Prize Fuji Film Instax Camera (Mini 9 Instant Camera) 5th Prize Ring Video Doorbell 6th Prize DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set (172 pieces) 7th Prize Tag Fairfield 5 Piece Luggage Set (Red) Gluten Allergy 2021 Mass Book If you have a gluten allergy please see the cel- In order to reserve a Mass, please call ebrant or the sacristan prior to Mass. We have Maureen at the rectory at 718-359-0417 and special hosts available. leave a message with your Mass request. You can also drop off your request at the rectory or e-mail your request to Altar Bread & Wine [email protected] Sanctuary Candles If you have any questions or would like to Each week we have an opportunity to remem- speak with Maureen, she will be in the ber a loved one or a special occasion by mak- office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 4 ing a donation to either the Altar Bread & Wine p.m. used at daily & Sunday Masses or the Sanctu- Offerings are as follows: ary Candle that burns each week on the altar. The suggested offering is $25. Anyone wishing Weekday Masses $15.00 to do so may either call or stop by the Rectory Sunday Masses $25.00 and speak to Mrs. Powers. Available Available Announced Sunday Masses Altar Bread & Wine Intentions May - December Week of Saturday 5:00 p.m. th nd th August 15 22 29 August 28th October 2nd September 5th 12th 19th 26th November 27th Sunday 9:00 a.m. October 3rd November 7th Available November 21st December 5th Sanctuary Candle Intentions December 12th December 19th Week of December 26th th June 27 There are also, Masses available at 11:00 a.m. July 4th 11th 18th 25th and 12:30 p.m. on Sundays, as we can take up to five intentions at these Masses. August 1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th September 5th 12th 19th Available Announced Weekday Masses May - December 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 24th Friday, November 26th Saturday, November 27th Monday, November 29th Saturday, December 11th Monday, December 13th Wednesday, December 15th Friday, December 17th Special Masses Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 24th at 7:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil Tuesday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, December 8th at 12:00 Noon Year of St. Joseph December 8, 2020—December 8, 2021 On December 8th Pope Francis released the Apostilic Letter “Patris corde” (With a Father’s Heart”). In the Let- ter he proclaimed this year as the Year of St. Joseph in recognition of the 150th Anniversary of his being named as Patron of the Universal Church. (A link to the letter is available on our parish website). Below is his prayer to St. Joseph. Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen. RCIA Our lives sometimes go through seasons of Vocations change, of closeness to God and distance “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all from Him. Yet, God the Father’s love is nations.” How do you hope to share in steadfast and ever-present to those who seek God’s glory… as a priest, deacon or in the with a sincere heart, no matter what sins or consecrated life? Contact the Vocation situations have caused separation. Office at (718) 827-2454 or email: If you have thought about becoming Catholic [email protected].