Saint Pancras Parish Community

Building Our Future Together Since 1904 AUGUST 11, 2019

THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OUR MISSION STATEMENT

St. Pancras Parish, established in 1904, is a Roman Catholic Parish of the Diocese of Brooklyn. We are a people of diverse cultures, needs, and gifts who come together as part of the Body of Christ to live and share the Gospel message of Jesus. We value family life and our participation together in worship, education and spiritual growth, service to human needs and social life. We seek to:

• Become a more welcoming and caring community, communicating new ideas integrated with traditional values.

• Promote harmony, reconciliation and healing among our members.

• Form a more enthusiastic faith-filled community.

• Establish responsible stewardship of our time, talents and resources.

• Embrace the Kingdom of God while on our mutual spiritual journey to eternal life with Jesus.

In the security of God’s unconditional love and empowered by the Resurrection, we will achieve these goals through the wisdom of the Gospel and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Parish Staff Rectory Pastor ~ Rev. Francis J. Hughes 72-22 68th Street, Glendale, NY 11385 Parochial Vicar ~ Rev. Wladyslaw Kubrak Telephone: 718-821-2323, Fax: 718-417-8021 Director of Music ~ Mr. Thomas Fierro Office Hours: Monday to Friday Secretary ~ Miss Rose Marie Fitzsimons 9:00 am - 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

School of Religion Director ~ Mr. Juan C. Perez Telephone: 718-497-0590 Office Hours: Monday & Thursday 9 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday & Wednesday 11 am - 8:30 pm

Visit us on the web: www.stpancras-queens.org

PRIESTS’ MASS SCHEDULE Saturday/Sobota, August/Serpien 17, 2019

4:30 pm Fr. Jim Devine Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday/Niedziela, August/Serpien 18, 2019 8:00 am Fr. Wladyslaw Kubrak 9:30 am (P) Fr. Wladyslaw Kubrak 11:00 am Fr. Eric Antwi

We Celebrate… Sunday Mass 4:30 pm - Saturday Vigil 8:00 am, 9:30 am (Polish), 11:00 am Weekday Mass 8:30 am - Monday to Saturday Holy Day Mass As announced in bulletin and at Sunday Mass The Sacrament of Baptism Baptism will take place on the 4th Sunday of the month at 1:00 pm. Parents must register at the parish office. An Instructional Class for parents is held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 pm in the Church. Parents must be registered members of the parish and present the child’s birth certificate to register for Baptism. Chrzest w jezyku polskim w kazda pierwsza niedziele miesiaca o godzinie 13:00. Przypomi-namy iz rodzice Proszacy o chrzest swojego dziecka powinni byc zarejestrowanymi parafian-ami sw. Pankracego. The Sacrament of Penance 3:30 to 4:15 pm - Saturday or by appointment The Sacrament of Marriage Couples must make arrangements with one of the Priests at least six months prior to making any other arrangements. Please log on to www.pre-cana.org for complete information about marriage preparation in our Diocese. The Sacrament of Anointing the Sick Is administered upon request following the 8:30 am Mass on Saturday. Please call no later than 3:00 pm on Friday afternoon to make arrangements.

Prayer Opportunities The Rosary: Reflects on the important events in the life of Jesus and His Mother, Mary. Please pray the rosary privately or with the parishioners each morning following 8:30 am Mass. Miraculous Medal Novena: The Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is prayed on Monday mornings at 8:15 am before 8:30 am Mass. Holy Hour with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction: This will take place the First Friday of each month after morning Mass from October through June.

19th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday August 10, 2019 4:30 pm ● All the People of the Parish ● Pauline Farrar (Joann Moore) ● Concetta Scotto (Nancy & Joanne) ● Grazia Scaturro (Studley Family) ● Jose Figueroa (Sylvia Martinez) Sunday August 11, 2019 8:00 am Tony & Lori Oberkandler (Erika) 9:30 am (P) John Francis Werner (Estate) 11:00 am Maria & John Hoefferle (Elfi) Monday August 12, 2019 8:30 am Patrick & Ellen Boyle (Mary) Tuesday August 13, 2019 8:30 am Good Health for Mother & Baby (Family) Wednesday August 14, 2019 8:30 am Katherine De Felice (Jean & Eugene)

Thursday August 15, 2019 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:30 am Toma Gecevic (Grazia) 12:00 pm Good Health for Mother & Baby (Family) 6:30 pm (P) Thanksgiving for Graces Received 7:30 pm All the People of the Parish

Friday August 16, 2019 8:30 am Rosindo & Antoinette De Felice (Jean & Eugene) Saturday August 17, 2019 8:30 am Sebastian Choinski (Family) 1st Anniversary 4:30 pm Emma & Albert Hoenigmann (Elfi)

20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday August 18, 2019 8:00 am All the People of the Parish ● John Reumano (Vinnie &Anthony) ● Mary Grace (Jean & Kathy) ● Antonetta Capri (Francesca & Tony) ● William & Gertrude Fink (Sister) ● David Fellin (Family) 9:30 am (P) Patrick Mlynarczyk (Family) 11:00 am Herbert Schager (Family)

Mass Intentions For The Week

CONFESSOR’S SCHEDULE GRAFIK SPOWIEDNIKOW

Saturday/Sobota, August/Serpien 17, 2019

3:30 - 4:15 pm Fr. Jim Devine

Dear Padre

What is the history behind Mary’s Assumption, and what does this feast mean for me?

There is a tradition among some African tribes that, when one tribal member gets a well-paying job, all the people in that person’s clan share in the money earned. The success of one is shared by all. The feast of the Assumption of Mary carries a similar dynamic. Mary, because of her special union with her divine Son, gives witness to Jesus’ victory over death. In Jesus and through Mary, we share in the graces that come from that triumph. The feast of the Assumption is an ancient one. It was initiated in the fifth century and was celebrated at the site in Jerusalem where Mary was believed to have rested as she journeyed from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. At that time, the feast was called Theotokos (which means “God-bearer”) and was celebrated on August 15. Later, the feast was celebrated at the basilica where Mary’s tomb was venerated. By the end of the sixth century, the feast came to be called the Dormition (Mary’s “Falling Asleep”). By the end of the seventh century, the name of the feast was changed to the Assumption. Over time, the celebration of this feast increased and devotion to Mary deepened. In 1950, Pope Pius XII officially recognized this feast. His decree brought a sense of holy sanctioning to the devout belief surrounding Mary that had been celebrated for centuries.

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Sunday Scriptures Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 18:6 - 9; Hebrews 11:1- 2, 8–19; Luke 12:32 - 48

Abraham is considered our father in faith because he practiced faith to an amazing degree. His faith brought him to obey God and to hope in him despite an apparent lack of evidence of God’s fidelity. In Ludovico Carracci’s painting, The Sacrifice of Isaac, Abraham is looking up to God and not focused on the beloved son he is about to sacrifice. We also need to look up to God in order to value and love rightly the things here below. Abraham understands that no creature, no gift, should take God’s place in the human heart—even something as dear as a God-given child. This is the absolute, total trust God asks of us. When dealing with all of the good things God gives us, including those he has promised and those we love most, we must be willing to trust what he asks of us. God’s will doesn’t always make sense right away. We’re often painfully aware that his ways are not our ways. The stormy heavens in the painting’s background remind us how the winds of our passions and the pressure of our secret expectations can clash with God’s plans for us. A darkened weather front moves into our soul, making it difficult to hear his voice and see the light of his will. Here lies the heroism of faith. We walk by faith, not by sight. For this reason, Abraham is the faithful servant found doing the Master’s will. His treasure was in God.

Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

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PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Church Bells will ring this week

in Memory of Therese

Dannenhoffer at the Request of Dannenhoffer

Estate.

The Saint Anne Candle is lit this week in Memory of Franciszka

Sienko at the Request of

Maziarz Family.

We Prepare For…Next Sunday: August 18, 2019

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Jeremiah 38:4 - 6, 8-10 Second Reading: Hebrews 12:1 - 4 Gospel Reading: Luke 12:49 - 53

The Altar Bread, Wine & Candles

this week are donated in Memory of Elizabeth

Dannenhoffer at the Request of

Dannenhoffer Estate.

We Pray For… Our Sick: Joseph Scarfo, Bella Brunetti, Sharon, Barney & Michael Magro, Eleanor Eveline, Kathleen Peterson, Barbara Frankel, Anissa Johnson, Donna Caligiuri, Kathleen Eveline, Glenn Merto, Dawn & Kristen Komorowski, Monica Giglietto, Nellie, Ben & Doris Bonilla, George Nolde, Wendy Daley, Carol Galan, Debbie Webb, Catherine Evalong, David Friedman, Patricia & Steven Matheis, Loretta Heuser, Jasaline Estrada, Sal & Rose Iacolino, Joan La Rocca, Nancy Noviello, Grancarich Family, Mason Magro, Sylvia & Robert Nolde, Lina Marino, Kenneth Grunenberg, Regina Caridi, David Sakic, Chelsea Felipe, Jesse Gomez, Craig Tallini, Manuel Fernandez, Sharon Yankow, Grazia & Charlie Scaturro, Nicole Humenik, Ivor T. Miller, Leslie La Marca, Michael Humenik, Paul Musso, Michelle Gorman, Rueben Camacho, Donna & William Nolde, Sandy Yankow, Noah Sarrano, Al Ringwald, James Liotta, Becky Ringwald, Eugene Conforti, Sheila Bergin, Russel Singleman, and Paula

Our Deceased:

Perpetual Prayer Guild: Benito Mereyo, Baltazar Lara, Keith Cutolo & Raymond McHugh Our Military: Please let us lift up our prayers for our brave men and women who serve and fight to protect our freedom.

Thursday, August 15, is the

Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary body and soul into heaven.

It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Catholics must attend Mass for

the Feast.

Please join us for Mass on Thursday.

Mass will be celebrated at:

8:30 am, 12 Noon, 6:30 pm (P) and 7:30 pm.

We look forward to seeing you at Mass.

POSSIBILITIES All things are possible for one who believes, more to one who hopes, even more to one who loves. St. Lawrence

THE PAIN OF WAR War is as much a punishment to the punisher as to the sufferer. Thomas Jefferson

NOT EASY Faith makes all things possible—it does not make them easy. Anonymous

HOSPITALITY Christians should offer their brethren simple and un-pretentious hospitality. St. Basil FORGIVENESS To forgive is to set a prisoner free and to discover that the prisoner is me. Anonymous

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

MASS INTENTIONS AND MEMORIALS

The Mass Book for October - December, 2019 is open for your Mass Intentions (both English & Polish).

Remember that we now have a collective Mass (up to 4 additional intentions) each

weekend, along with the intention of “All the People of the Parish.”

At this time, memorials for August - December, 2019 are available.

The Sunday Mass Schedule is: 8 am, 9:30 am (in Polish), and 11 am.

Weekday Masses are at 8:30 am Monday through Saturday.

The requested offering for Masses remains $15.00. The offering for Memorials is as follows:

♦ Altar Bread; Wine & Candles; Ringing of the Bells; and St. Anne Candle . . . $25.00

♦ Sanctuary Lamps . . . $40.00 ♦ Altar Flowers . . . $50.00

Each of the Memorials is for a week from Sunday to Saturday.

Please come to the Rectory to fulfill your requests. Thank you for your cooperation.

ST. JOSEPH & ST. PIO PRAYER GROUP

The St. Joseph & St. Pio Prayer Group invites all members, parishioners and their family members to join us on Saturday, August 24, for a visit to the Blue

Army Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This will be the 40th Anniversary of St. Pio Day.

The cost of the bus is $40. Please join us for a day of prayer and tranquility at the Shrine. You may bring your own lunch or you may purchase light refreshments at the concession stand. Please contact Francesca at 718-366-6576 to reserve your

ticket for the bus. The bus will make pick-ups at St. Pancras, St. Margaret, and OLMM (Fresh Pond Road & Bleecker Street).

MUSIC MINISTRY NOTES

MASS PARTS: When entering the Church for Mass, please take a copy of the Mass Parts for Ordinary Time which are on the back tables. This will help you to take part during Mass.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR: Parents, please discuss with your children the ministry of participating in the Youth Choir at St. Pancras. Last season was a success and we would like to expand the choir. Rehearsals are Thursday after-noons after school and the choir sings once a month at the 11:am Mass. Your child’s participation in the choir helps build confidence in many areas as well as singing.

ADULT CHOIR: We are looking for young adults and adults to join our choir. The choir sang for Christmas and Holy Week this past season. They did a great job and enjoyed being part of a group and appreciated the beauty of those Liturgies! We invite all parishion-ers to contemplate joining our choir. Our goal is to have a choir to sing weekly at the 11 am Sunday Mass. If you cannot commit to every week, perhaps you will consider joining us for the Christmas and Holy Week Liturgies.

Please see Mr. Fierro after Mass to discuss joining either choir.

WE NEED YOU!

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our soul waits for the L , who is our help and our shield.

Psalm 33:20

SAINT PANCRAS SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (SEPTEMBER, 2019 to MAY, 2020) ♦ Registration for the new CCD school year (September, 2019 to May, 2020) is underway. ♦ All children who are currently registered and will continue in the program received registration

forms. ♦ Please return the form as soon as possible. Your child’s registration is now “late.” ♦ If your child is entering Grade 1 in September, you should register your child for religion class at

this time. ♦ Registration Forms are available in the CCD office, at the back of church, on the parish website

(www.stpancras-queens.org) or at the Rectory. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Perez at 718-497-0590.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAFETY ALERTS

The 104th Precinct has asked us to pass along some vehicle safety precautions we all should follow:

♦ Make sure you examine the backseat of your car to insure that a sleeping child, an elderly or frail person, or pet has not been left unattended. ♦ Be sure to either take or secure all valuables from your car. ♦ And most importantly . . . lock your car.

If you would like more information regarding car safety, contact the 104th Precinct.

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF GLENDALE

Sacred Heart Academy has a seat available for your child in their KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM!

Come explore all the benefits of Sacred Heart’s values-based early learning environment.

All children who will be 5 years old in 2019 are welcome to join our Kindergarten in the fall. Serving students of all faiths!

PRE-K FOR ALL -- all children born in 2015 are eligible for Free, All Day, Pre-K to be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Academy.

To learn more about either program, please contact: Sacred Heart Catholic Academy at 718-456-6636

A POINT TO PONDER…

These words, I believe, can help all of us, whatever challenges we are facing: “Do not fear the winds of adversity. Remember the kite rises against the wind rather than with it.”

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