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.

May 8th: Seventh Sunday of Easter

FROM THE PASTOR…

Dear Parishioners,

A woman with children once described motherhood as a “fun house” of tantrums, fatigue and sticky fingers.

Their freak-outs, she admits, can split the atom: won’t eat, won’t sleep!

Her tiredness is such that she blissfully welcomed her dental appointments as chances to es- cape: ah, to be alone for 40 minutes having her teeth scraped!

She couldn’t believe some of the things her small children were terrified of: coconuts, Shrek, self-flushing toilets.

She can catalog all the illnesses, both traditional and novel, that her offspring picked up, and she has a medicine cabinet of so much stuff that it could easily qualify as a museum.

Yet, despite the adversity, she has a natural urge to boast: they are mine.

Today we salute Moms who, in the midst of the catastrophes and messiness, find deep joy and fulfillment in their crucial role.

And we ponder the wise observation of a church sign Donna Waldeyer once saw:

IF EVOLUTION IS TRUE, HOW COME MOTHERS STILL HAVE ONLY TWO HANDS? -Father Jerry Jecewiz

NEXT WEEKEND: MOTHERS DAY IS SUNDAY, MAY 8TH

On Pentecost (May 15th) A novena of parish Masses will be offered for we will take up a voluntary col- your special Mothers Day intentions. List the lection (at the church doors af- names on the Remembrance Envelope in ter Masses) for those impacted your parish packet (extras available at rear of by the recent devastating earth- church) and return it to us for placement at the altar during the month of May. quaking in Ecuador.

PARISH STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL PARISH STEWARDSHIP

Rev. Jerry Jecewiz, Pastor

Rev. Luke Kim, Korean Ministry Last week’s church offering $5,137.25 Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ. Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister Average weekly expenses $6,185.00

May 8th: Seventh Sunday of Easter

Mass Intentions for the Week THIS WEEK’S EVENTS of May 8

Sunday, May 8th: Sun., May 8: 8:00— Mother’s Day Novena 9:45—KOREAN MASS 7th Sunday of Easter / Mothers Day 11:00— Vincent Cammarotti (Jim and Gloria Buckley) AND 9:30 am—Rel. Ed. (CCD) classes) Colleen Floyd (The Floyd Family) 12:30— Dalio Romero (Maria Romero) AND 11 am & 12:30 pm—Family Masses Rosa Magdalena y La Familia Medrano (Kenny Medrano) AND Mon., May 9: Emiliano Muñoz (Angelina Muñoz) Monday, May 9th: 6-8 pm—Mariachi Academy 9:00— Mother’s Day Novena Tuesday, May 10th: 9:00— Mother’s Day Novena 7:30 pm—Spanish Baptism Prep Wednesday, May 11th: 9:00 — Mother’s Day Novena Tues., May 10: Thursday, May 12th: 9:00— Mother’s Day Novena Friday, May 13th: Feast of St. Damian de Veuster 9:00— Mother’s Day Novena Saturday, May 14th: 7:30 pm—Spanish Bible Study 5:00— Margaret Dzikowski (18th Anniversary Remembrance) (Alex and Robert Boehler) Wed., May 11: AND Mom and Pop Argent (Cathy and Joe Argent) Sunday, May 15th: 12 noon—Golden Age Bingo Group 8:00— John Tenzycki (Joan Mary and Bill Jackowski) 9:45—KOREAN MASS 7 pm—Spanish Rosary + Praise 11:00—Halina Goldblat Budzinski (Waclaw Szymankiewicz) AND Sr. Margaret Boyle (1984 Head Mistress St. Raphael School) (Tangi Thurs., May 12: and Bonny Rodricks) 12:30— Cristina Restrepo (Birthday Remembrance) 10:30 am to 12 noon—Food Pantry

Feast of Sts. Nereus, Achilleus & Pancras The Bread and Wine this week are offered for all mothers and grandmothers. 6-8 pm—Mariachi Academy

7:30 pm—Choir practice UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES: Fri., May 13: In English: Sat., May 7, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Apr. 30, 11:00 am. Feast of Our Lady of Fatima Sat., June 4, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., May 28, 11:00 am. 6 pm—Spanish Baptisms

7:30 pm—Spanish Faith (Fumio Tanai photo) Formation for Children

Sat., May 14:

Feast of St. Matthias In Spanish: Sat., May 14, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., May 9, 7:30 pm. 1:30 to 3 pm—Food Pantry 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. 2 pm—Spanish Baptisms

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.

OUR FLEA MARKET LAST SUN- THIS ‘N THAT DAY WAS RAINED OUT. WE’LL 1. The following additional Confirmation candi- HAVE IT NEXT SUNDAY, dates have completed all their requirements for the sacrament: MAY15TH, INSTEAD. PREPARED JUSTIN ORTEGA FOODS ALSO AVAILABLE. JOCELYN VAQUERO 2. Has anyone seen the staff of St. Raphael— from his statue at the rear of the church? We A prayer of those living with breast cancer recently noticed its absence and our surveil- lance video shows it’s been missing for a few Lord God, even before I was born, weeks. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. 3. Elizabeth Buckley, who (with her family) or- Every cell of my body you know, and every inch ganized another wonderful trip to Atlantic of my skin you yourself shaped onto my City, writes “Thank you for another success- flesh and bones. ful fundraising trip to Atlantic City. We raised Not a single hair on my head goes uncounted, $915 for the church and had a happy bus of and no tear of mine escapes your gaze. people who enjoyed the day out of the city. So I know you can make me whole again. Thank you to Kathleen Viscup and Richard From the depths of this disease, I cry out to you, O’Connor for soliciting local businesses for O God, our raffles. And many thanks to Green Valley, For I am convinced that neither cancer nor Yogi’s Convenience Store, Sidetracks, Pete’s tumor, nor chemo, nor radiation, nor fear, Grill, Donovan’s and Butcher Block for their nor doubt, nor isolation, nor pain, will be a generous donations to our fundraising efforts. able to separate me from your love and Looking forward to the Fall trip! “ the wonder of the person you created me (Our sincere gratitude to Elizabeth for to be. her hard work and organization here.) From my first breath, you made me holy. 4. Rosary in honor of the Holy Family: Sun., Fashion me again with your Spirit, and fill this June 5th, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at the sacred and broken body with new life, Knights of Columbus Hudson Council That every breath to my last may proclaim your No. 3701, 49-18 Queens Blvd., Wood- mighty and wondrous deeds. Amen. side. All are welcome. 5. United Forties Civic Association meeting: Thurs., May 19th, 7:00 pm, at St. Teresa’s THOUGHT FOR MAY, MARY’S MONTH… Parish Center, Woodside. 6. Thank you to the following for their kind The Christian who does not feel that the Virgin Mary

donations to our Food Pantry: Queen of is his or her mother is an orphan. -Pope Francis Angels parish ($500) and Green Valley Market of Sunnyside ($100). Much appreciated! MORE THIS ‘N THAT 7. St. Francis Prep High School presents an 1. St. Joseph’s College is running a Pilgrimage OPEN HOUSE for 8th graders and transfers. to Ireland, accompanied by faculty members: Come take a closer look: Wed., May 11th, June 21-29. For a brochure, call Sister Grace 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Info: phone 718-423-8810. at 631-654-0199. 8. Art Fair at Queen of Angels: Sun., June 12, 2. St. John’s University offers free speech and 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. For more info, visit hearing screenings at their Flushing Center SUNNYSIDEARTISTS.org from May 2 to Aug. 11. Phone 718-990-6480 for an appointment.

EL RINCON HISPANO

MISA FAMILIAR HOY Domingo 8 de mayo CORONACION DE LA VIRGEN IGLESIA DE SAN RAFAEL (Dia de las Madres) 12:30 pm Sábado 28 de mayo 7:00 pm Incluye la Misa celebrada por el Padre Felix Herrera.

Ministerio de música (AGUA VIVA) de Genaro Alva- rez y la participación de los NIÑOS DE FUTURA Para la camaradería que tendrá GENERACION, cantandole a la Virgen. lugar despues de la misa en el sótano de la rectoría. traiga un plato de comida suficiente para su familia y un poquito mas para compartir con los demas. Traiga la comida al sótano de la rectoría antes de la misa.

AYUDA LEGAL GRATIS PARA INQUILINOS COLECTA A LAS PUERTAS DE LA IGLE-

LLAMA AL 646-459-3026. SIA PARA LAS VICTIMAS DEL TERRE-

Calificación: Ud. vive en el codigo postal 11101, MOTO EN ECUADOR: DOMINGO 15 DE 11354, 11358 MAYO, despues de todas las misas.

ESTUDIO CLASES DE INGLES GRATIS

BIBLICO Lunes, martes, miercoles y jueves 9 am a 12 pm Cada martes a Sunnyside Community las 7:30 pm en el Services sótano de la igle- 43-31 39 Street, sia. Información: 347-599-8241

FORMACION EN LA FE Rosario y Alabanza: Un programa espiritual (en español) para los niños y las niñas Cada miércoles a las empezando con la edad de 4 años.

7:00 pm en Viernes de las 7 pm a las 8 pm en el sótano de la rectoría. To- el sótano de la dos están invitados a participar. rectoría. Con la colaboración del apostolado Vino Nuevo.

Parishioner An- IN PURSUIT gelina Muñoz has OF taken the initiative to

promote the considera- VOCATIONS tion of vocations to the priesthood by inviting families to take a chal- ice (Communion cup) home for a week and make it a focal point of 2016 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL family prayer and dis-

Through this annual initiative, our Dio- cussion. cese aims for a goal of $8 million. Our as- To the right is pic- signed parish goal at St. Raphael’s remains at tured Altar Server An- $37,183. The core components of Catholic drew Cazares who re- Charities, Catholic Migration Services, Voca- tion Support, Catholic Education, Faith For- cently participated in mation, Chaplaincies, Care for Retired Priests the effort. and Parish Assistance are all worthy of your If you are inter- personal support. Please carry your share so ested in joining in the that we will reach our goal. Thank you. effort, or have ques- tions about it, speak to Angelina or Father FAMILY MASS TODAY Jerry. MOTHERS DAY,

MAY 8th

11 am—English 12:30—Spanish

For the camaraderie downstairs after Mass, bring a donation of refresh- ments. Bring it downstairs before the Mass you attend. Please note: the refreshments this month will not be in Brennan Hall, but in the rectory basement.

MINI-BRUNCH RETREAT SATURDAY, MAY 21st Sr. Ave Clark, O.P. Heart-to-Heart Ministry 6:00 pm Tuesday, May 24th Michael Brennan Hall Mass at 9 am in church.

Food and presentation afterwards in rec- tory basement to 11:15 am.

THEME: My Soul Magnifies the Lord with Mercy

SUNDAY OUTDOOR 9 am to 3 pm on May 15 — June 5— FLEA MARKETS July 10—Aug. 7—Sept. 11—Oct. 2

To reserve a spot, please call the Rectory at 718)729-8957 Vendors Wanted! Mon-Fri between 9:30am to 3:30pm. PREPARED FOOD Checks are payable to St. Raphael Church. AVAILABLE Price is $35 per 10-foot spot NO REFUNDS ($45 if you need to borrow an For potential rain outs, please call the rectory the day BEFORE, from 6pm on. If it rains, the Flea 8-ft. table from us) 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 Set-up time is 8am. 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 In doing your Spring cleaning, Market if you find any NAME:______EMAIL:______useful items to dionate to our PHONE NUMBER:______parish fundraising tables at the Flea AD- Market, they DRESS:______would be appreci- ated. No furniture SPOTS REQUESTED:______DATE REQUESTED:______or appliances . CHECK AMOUNT ENCLOSED:______