Saint Stanislaus Kostka Transfiguration

Roman Catholic Churches

Rev. Paul A. Wood, Pastor

57-15 61st Street, Maspeth, NY 11378

Rectory: 718-326-2185/Fax: 718-416-2108

Email: StStanislausKostka@CatholicWeb.com

Website: www.StStansTrans.org

Catholic Newman Center at Queens College 718-793-3130

64-14 Clinton Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378

Rectory: 718-326-2236/Fax: 718-326-2249

Email: Transfiguration@CatholicWeb.com

Website: www.StStansTrans.org

PASTORAL STAFF

Rev. Joseph Palackal, C.M.I., Parochial Vicar, St. Stanislaus

Rev. Vytautas Volertas, Parochial Vicar, Transfiguration

Sister Rose Torma, CSJ, St. Stanislaus School Principal

Deacon David Ciorciari, St. Stanislaus

Deacon Arthur Griffin, Transfiguration

Deacon William Oggeri, Transfiguration

Andrew Clavin, Music Ministry

Maria Flaim, Music Ministry

Diane Allison, Director of Childhood Faith Formation, Grades 1-8

PARISH STAFF

Dorothy Gotard, Secretary & Bookkeeper, Transfiguration

Karin Gully, Secretary, Transfiguration

Charles Riggio, Secretary, St. Stanislaus

Patricia Ambrosino, Bulletin Editor, Transfiguration Church Caretaker

Michael Wierzbicki, Director of Building & Grounds, Transfiguration

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS

St. Stanislaus

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 12 Noon

1:00pm - 5:00pm • 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday

11:00am - 2:00pm

Transfiguration

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm

No Office Hours Saturday/Sunday by appointment only

St. Stanislaus Kostka School Nursery to 8

Serving the

Community of Maspeth

61-17 Grand Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378

718-326-1585

Religious Education

For registration call 718-326-2185

Grades 1 thru 8 MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday Vigil (Saturday)

4:00pm Transfiguration

6:00pm St. Stanislaus

Sunday

8:00am St. Stanislaus

9:30am St. Stanislaus

10:00am Transfiguration

11:00am St. Stanislaus

11:30am Transfiguration (Lithuanian)

Last Sunday of the Month

12:30pm Transfiguration

12:30pm St. Stanislaus (Spanish)

Weekdays (Monday - Saturday) 8:30 am St. Stanislaus

12 Noon Transfiguration

Holy Days of Obligation

To be announced. See Mass schedule in bulletin

Both churches and Transfiguration Parish Hall are wheelchair accessible

Reconciliation/Confessions: Saturday: 3:15pm - 3:45pm Transfiguration

5:15pm - 5:45pm St. Stanislaus

or call rectory for appointment

Baptism

Call the rectory for information

Matrimony

Marriage arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the

wedding date. Please log on to www.pre-cana.org for complete

information about marriage preparation in the Diocese.

Devotions

Miraculous Medal Novena

Monday: 6:30 pm Transfiguration (English)

Saturday: after 8:30am Mass, St. Stanislaus

Holy Hour with Exposition & Benediction

First Friday of every month, 11:00am Transfiguration

Rosary

Mon - Sat.: after 8:30am Mass, St. Stanislaus

Mon - Fri: 11:30am before Noon Mass, Transfiguration

ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA AND TRANSFIGURATION R. C. CHURCHES, MASPETH

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LITURGY OF THE WORD What an interesting juxtaposition between the first reading and Gospel today! Moses is telling the people of the importance of the law that he is teaching them, that following it marks them as “wise and intelligent.” Jesus harshly criticizes the Pharisees and scribes for following the letter of that same law! They have not grasped the spirit of that law, so their observation of it is empty. As we hear these words proclaimed today, what can they tell us about how we follow God’s commands?

Readings for the Week of August 30, 2015

Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22,27/Mk7:1-8,14-15 21-23

Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18/Lk 4:16-30

Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Lk 4:31-37

Wednesday: Col 1:1-8/Lk 4:38-44

Thursday: Col 1:9-14/Lk 5:1-11

Friday: Col 1:15-20/Lk 5:33-39

Saturday: Col 1:21-23/Lk 6:1-5

Next Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37

St. Stanislaus KostkaSt. Stanislaus Kostka TransfigurationTransfiguration Saturday August 29 12:00 Health of Rose Conway

Sunday August 30 9:30 Health of Julie Abramaitis Marzone

Req. Fr. Paul & Parishioners

12:30 †Sophie Moeks

Req. by Daughter

Monday August 31 12:00 †Eileen Imbriacio

Req. by Mady Wierzbicki & Family

Tuesday September 1 12:00 Intentions of Pauline & Zara

Req. by Eileen,Neall,Aoife&Niamh

Wednesday September 2 12:00 †Nuola McCabe

Req. by James & Kelly White

Thursday September 3 12:00 People of the Parish

Friday September 4 12:00 †Purgatorial Society

Saturday September 5 12:00 †John Cimigna

Req. by John & Theresa Poganik

4:00 †John &Michalina Matjosas

Req. by Granddaughter Carol Vales

Sunday September 6 10:00 †Sophie Wensek

Eq. by K of L #110

12:30 †Lenora Mosca

Req. by Gloria & Donna LaRocca

Saturday August 29 5:00 †Dominick Lovaglio Anniversary

Req. by Rose Conway

Sunday August 30 8:00 †Andrew J. Belpulsi Req. by Powers Family

11:00 †Thomas DeSanto

Req. by Phyllis & Josephine Pampalone

12:30 Vanessa Acosta & Brian Buitrago Birthday

Req. by Family

Monday August 31 8:30 †Theresa & Georgwe Willenbucher Req. by Mildred Cullen

Tuesday September 1 8:30 †Hicks Family

Req. by Charlotte Hicks

Wednesday September 2 8:30 †Joseph Raia

Req. by Ann Raia

Thursday September 3 8:30 People of the Parish

Friday September 4 8:30 †Purgatorial Society

Saturday September 5 8:30 †Alfonso Mirasola

Req. by Josephine Mirasola

10:00 Midway

6:00 †Pat Wells

Req. by Muriel Kozuch

Sunday September 6 8:00 †Andrew J. Belpulsi Fr. Paul & Parishioners

9:30 People of the Parish

11:00 †Thomas DeSanto

Req. by Fr. Joseph

12:30 †Leopoldo Garcia

Req. by Garcia Family

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Parish Support

St. Stanislaus Kostka

August 23/24 2014 $2,248.00

August 22/23 2015 w/EFT $2,556.00

Legacy for the Future $ 50.00

Brick of the Month $ 250.00

400 In attendance/average donation $6.39

Transfiguration

August 23/24 2014 $1,825.00

August 22/23 2015 w/EFT $1,392.00

Renovation $ 100.00

Securing our Future $ 150.00

137 In attendance/average donation $10.16

Thank You .

He summoned the crowd again and said to

them, “Hear me, all of you, and

understand. Nothing that enters one from

outside can defile that person; but the

things that come out from within are what

defile.” - Mk 7:14-15

The “Altar Bread & Wine” have

been offered for

Good Health of Rose Conway

Requested by Rose Conway

The “Altar Candles: have been

offered at Transfiguration in memory of

Lenora Mosca

Requested by Gloria & Donna

La Rocca

The “Altar Flowers” have been

offered

In Honor of Immaculate Heart of Mary

Requested by the Rosary/Altar Society

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE

RESUMES NEXT SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 6TH

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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From our bishops: “Things have gone too far…”

“In the United States abortion is legal throughout pregnancy. Yet abortion is a

violation of human rights incomparable in magnitude and an atrocity for the whole human family. While Roe v. Wade appeared to create a right with some limitations, Doe v. Bolton, which was decided the same day, erased those limitations by creating a "health" exception so broad that it effectively allows abortion for any reason at any time… Most Americans are surprised and shocked to learn about the lack of any meaningful legal limitations for abortion. Most know things have gone too far. Together with those from many other faith communities, we work to bring about a society that recognizes abortion for what it truly is” (A Matter of the Heart -- A Statement of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Thirtieth Anniversary of Roe v. Wade)

On September 9, the Church celebrates the feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Frederic heard the call of Jesus to love and serve those who are suffering. And in the poor he found the face of

Christ.This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to carry the mission of Bl. Frederic Ozanam by assisting families, providing food, utility, rent and other bills. God Bless You!

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“Be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.” Jesus is the Word who calls you to serve Him in truth. Is He invi!ng you to priesthood or the consecrated life? Call the Voca!on Office at 718-827-2454, or email: voca!ons@diobrook.org.

Please pray for our Parishioners, Family Members & Friends who are ill….

Julie Abramaitis, Elizabeth Acunto, Fr. Robert Adamo, Ben Alfierri, Darren Allogiomento, Matthew Ambrosino, Karen Balek, Matthew Bagdonas, Russell

Barnes, Robert Benchik, Maryann Blair, Mariann, Paige & Peyton Bergen, Janice & Al Bleika, Rose Bonanza, Rosario Cabrera, Ryan Calandra, Rosemarie Callahan, Dominic Calavito, Anthony Carrano, Madeline Castora, Theresa Carbone, Mickey Cichlar, Jenny Colozzo, Alice Comperiarti, Baby Amber Grace Comperiarti, Rose Conway, Ann Ciorciari, Mildred Ciorciari, Mildred Cullen, Rosanna DiAntonio, Patrick Deeney, Philip DeLuca, Philip Arnold DeLuca, John Dembrowski, Gregor Denning, Carmine & Dolores Dragonetti, Agnes Fischer, Walter Fogelman, Dick Golinski, Guenther Graf, Sheila Haufman, Estuardo Hernandez, Orfelina Hernandez, Audrey Faith Imbriaco, Eleanor & Peter Juzapaitis, Spiros Katsihtis, Patricia & Thomas Kehoe, Maryann & Richie Krepela, Antoinette Kuljevina, Nicholas La Bella, Robert Lamacchia, Debbie Langone, Carolyn Latanzio, Jack Lenihan, Karen Levy, Jacob Liers, Thomas Lipani, Josephine Lovaglio, George Maceranka, Cynthia Manos, Lisa Martins, Joseph Martino, Rose Martino, Jimmy Martin, Elsa Marinez, Helen Matulonis, Martha Mejia, Louis Mickalauskas, Nicole Minson, Harol Newberry, Melissa Norris, John O’Connor, Anthony Palmer, Bea Patino, Maria Patino, Olga Patino, Maryann Phelan, Dottie Pfister, Nicole Pomponio, Regina Principe, Anthony Sabatino, Florence Schaeffer, Gail Sherman, Nancy P. Smith, Guider & Katherine Striano, Louis Stefanowicz, Brian Strube, Fr. Jim Sweeney, , Mike Terpstra, Catlyn Triolo & baby boy, Victoria Tripodi, Annemarie Verbil, Emily Scauri Vasquez, Maria Wagner, Raymond Waters, John Wojciechowsky Bobby Wood, Lester Wood, Timothy Wysocki, Rosalie Zabar, Jay Zdon

Parents who have previously not registered their child(ren) in our Parishes' School of Religion program and wish to register their child(ren) for the first time may visit our website and complete a registration form for each child. Please click CCD link on the website Formation tab to be directed to the registration form. There will be no separate registration opportunity before the 2015- 2016 School Year begins on September 20th.

Marriage: Love and Life In The Divine

Plan: The Human Body “Pope John Paul II’s theology of the body speaks of the human body as having a spousal significance. This means that the human body by its very nature signifies that we humans are directed to relationship—that we are to seek union with others. It is only in relationship that we achieve a true wholeness as as a communion of persons.”

To read the document go to http://www,usccb.org/loveandlife/.

SAVE THE DATES

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An evening of Jazz and Cocktails

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AUGUST 30, 2015

The week Ahead St. Stanislaus Kostka

Today 8/30 -Jesus Our Hope Library 10:30am-1:45pm Trans

Monday 8/31 -Project Hope 1pm Trans

-Novena 6:30pm Trans

Tuesday 9/1 -Project Hope Outreach 2pm Trans

-AA 7pm

-Spanish Prayer Group 7pm

-Baptism Class 7:30pm

Wednesday 9/2 -St. Vincent de Paul 7:30pm

Friday 9/4 -First Friday Holy Hour 11am Trans

Saturday 9/5 -Instructional Basketball 8am

-Novena after 8:30am Mass

-Narcotics Anonymous 10am

Sunday 9/6 -Jesus Our Hope Library 10:30 am-1:45pm Trans

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Transfiguration

Today 8/30 -Jesus Our Hope Library 10:30am-1:45pm

Monday 8/31 -Project Hope 1pm Trans Hall

-Novena 6:30pm

Tuesday 9/1 Project Hope Outreach 2pm Trans

-Narcotics Anonymous 7pm

-Baptism Class 7:30pm St. Stan’s

Thursday 9/3 -AA 7pm Hall

-Al-Anon 8:15pm (beginners 7:30pm) RMR

Friday 9/4 -First Friday Holy Hour 11am

Saturday 9/5 -Novena after 8:30am Mass St. Stan’s

Sunday 9/6 -Jesus Our Hope Library 10:30am-1:45pm

Mass Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

T he scribes and the Pharisees live according to a defective understanding that disregards God’s commandment and clings to human tradition. Since their hearts are far from God, evils like malice, deceit, blasphemy, and arrogance come “from their hearts.” God endows us with “statutes and decrees” in order to rescue us from our own inadequate ideas and to give us a way to “live, enter in, and take possession of the land.” By allowing our hearts to be formed by God’s commandments, we “give evidence of (our) wisdom and intelligence to the nations.” For such obedience reveals just how close God is to us who wills “ to give us birth by the word of truth.” “Humbly welcome the word that…is able to save your souls.”

SCHOOL NEWS:SCHOOL NEWS: SAINT STANISLAUS KOSTKA SCHOOL OFFICE

WILL BE OPEN to take care of LATE REGISTRATION and TUITON PAYMENTS

MONDAY August 31 Between 9:00 and 12:00.

School opens officially on Wednesday, September 9 for all grades. School hours for September 9, 10 and 11 will be 8:45 until 11:00. Students in grades 1 through 8 will meet the teachers in the auditorium at 8:45 AM. Nursery, UPK, and Kindergarten will follow the special schedule that was emailed to parents in June.

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