ST. RAPHAEL’S PARISH

35-20 Greenpoint Avenue, L.I.C., NY 11101 Telephone: 718-729-8957 Fax: 729-5238

E-Mail: straphaelrectory@yahoo.com 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.

EUCHARIST SCHEDULE

Saturday/Sábado 5:00pm - English

Sunday/Domingo 8:00am - English 9:45am - Korean

11:00 am—English 12:30 pm—Spanish/Español

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 9:00am Lunes - Viernes 9:00am

OFFICE HOURS/HORARIO

Monday - Friday/Lunes - Viernes 9:00-1:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm

Saturday/Sábado By appointment / Mediante cita

BAPTISM/BAUTISMO

Please contact the rectory to make arrangements. You will need the child’s birth certificate. favor de llamar la rectoria. Necesitará el certificado de nacimiento del niño.

MARRIAGE/MATRIMONIO

Any couple wishing to marry should contact the rectory

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.

RECONCILIATION/RECONCILIACION Saturday/Sábado 4:00-4:45pm

and by appointment/y por cita.

MINISTRY TO THE SICK/

CUIDADO DE LOS ENFERMOS Please call the rectory at 729-8957 to make arrange-

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.

PARISH STAFF/EQUIPO PARROQUIAL

Rev. Jerry Jecewiz, Pastor Rev. Luke Kim, Korean Ministry

Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ. Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

$4,211.50

$6,185.00

January 24th: Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

Last week’s church offering Average weekly expenses

FROM THE PASTOR…

Dear Parishioners, In the rear of the church, behind the last pew, is a lectern with a book entitled Lord, Have Mercy. It offers our people an opportunity to put in writing a particular prayer of intercession. The requests range from petitions for the sick, the homebound, the suffering, the local and universal Church, the needs of the world, and all who need prayer. Our people use this resource regularly, both in English and in Spanish, and the filled volume needs to be replaced from time to time. Replacing the volume recently, I scanned the pages of the older book and noticed how heart-felt and blunt many of the petitions were. Respecting the anonymity of the authors of the entries, I thought I would list a sampling of snippets from the English intercessions here for your perusal.

- Father Jerry Jecewiz

Lord, thank you for being there when nobody else was. Please help N. and N. — they are not well. It breaks my heart.

Heavenly Father, please help me with my Spanish so I can go to my country. Holy Father, help me to get a job, with my criminal record. Thank you, Lord, for healing my son after so much pain and so many surgeries. Lord, here I am again asking help of you. Guide and strengthen me as I face financial dif-

ficulties. Lord, thank you for waking me up another week. Jesus, help all of us who suffer the pain of drug and alcohol abuse. Dear Lord, I’m back. Enlighten my mind with regard to my debts. Dear Lord, help me in dealing with emotional stress. Dearest Lord, thank you for the past year, even though it was a tough one , filled with

hardships. Dear Jesus, please help my brother start a family. Grant comfort to the parents and families of those who made the terrible choice of taking

their own lives. Almighty father, I come in humility to pray for all those who hurt me in one form or another.

Protect and guide them and keep them safe. I pray for our country. I pray for all those who do without food, shelter, friends/family. May your love keep their

spirits up. Thank you, God, for 6/15. Please help me find a better dentist.

January 24th: Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Sunday, January 24th: 8:00— Joseph Alegre (Kitty McGee) 9:45—KOREAN MASS 11:00— Edith Stanisci (Abby Margolis) 12:30— People of St. Raphael Parish Monday, January 25th: 9:00— Irene and James King (Martin Family) Tuesday, January 26th: 9:00— Consuelo Gonzalez (Jim and Gloria Buckley) Wednesday, January 27th: 9:00— Judy Buckley (Maria Romero) Thursday, January 28th: 9:00— Parish Purgatorial Society Friday, January 29th: 9:00— Deceased of the Boyle Family (Family) Saturday, January 30th: 5:00 pm— The Nichols & Jaggernauth Families (Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Nichols) AND Tony Rossi and Paul Woeroesch (The Rossi Family) Sunday, January 31st: 8:00— Maria Sosa (Gerardo and Raquel Wong) 9:45—KOREAN MASS 11:00— Benedict Min 12:30— Jose y Lucila Correa (Familia Correa)

Mass Intentions for the Week of January 24th

(Fumio Tanai photo)

UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:

In English: Sat., Feb. 13, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Feb. 6, 11:00 am. Sat., Mar. 5, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Feb. 27, 11:00 am. In Spanish: Sat., Feb. 6, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Feb. 1, 7:00 pm.

Sat., Mar. 12, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Feb. 29, 7:00 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.

The Bread and Wine this week are offered for Christian unity.

Sun., Jan. 24:

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:30 am—Rel. Ed. (CCD) classes

Mon., Jan. 25:

Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul

7 pm—Spanish Memorial Mass

Tues., Jan. 26:

Feast of Sts. Timothy & Titus

7:30 pm—Spanish Bible Study

Wed., Jan. 27:

Feast of St. Angela Merici

12 noon—Golden Age Bingo Group

7 pm—Spanish Rosary + Praise

7:30 pm –Parent/Child First Communion meeting

Thurs., Jan. 28:

Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas

10:30 am to 12 noon—Food Pantry

7:30 pm—Choir practice

Fri., Jan. 29:

7 pm—Spanish Faith Formation for Children

Sat., Jan. 30:

1:30 to 3 pm—Food Pantry

3:00 pm—Spanish Quinceañera

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

Have you joined fellow parishioners in making a pledge to our Capital Cam-paign to fortify our parish for the future, especially in light of our upcoming 150th anniversary? Information available at the rear of the church or through the rectory. Thank you.

FIRST COMMUNION FAMILIES

Parent/child meet-ing: Wed., Jan. 27, 7:30 pm—Michael Brennan Hall.

Enrollment Cere-mony: Sun., Jan. 31, 11:00 am.

PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE IN MEXICO

Msgr. Jonas Achacoso, JCD, who lives and ministers (part-time) at Queen of Angels, is leading a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City and also to important pilgrim sites in Puebla on August 3-9, 2016. This is a great occasion to enter through the Holy Door of the Basilica of Our Mother of Mercy. For reservations and more information, please call Queen of Angels at 718-392-0011.

THIS ‘N THAT

1. Congratulations to Victoira Barrios who is celebrating her Quinceañera Mass here this coming Saturday.

2. Thank you to Peter of Avalon Florist for the donation of several large poinsettia plants in the latter half of the Christmas season.

3. The Pantry acknowledges the following memorial donations to its feeding ministry:

-In memory of Joseph Alegre (Anony- mous) -In memory of Aristotle Dela Cruz, from Dina Filingeri -In memory of Aristotle Dela Cruz, from Carol Nordquist -In memory of Ann Pierce, from Maureen O’Connor -In memory of Aristotle Dela Cruz (Anonymous) -In memory of Jimmy Byrne, from Maureen O’Connor. 4. Also, the Pantry thanks the Green Valley Market Place of Sunnyside for its recent donation ($100).

FAMILY MASS SUN., , FEB. 7th 11 am—English 12:30 pm—Spanish

For the camaraderie afterwards down-stairs, bring a donation of refreshments to share. Bring it downstairs before Mass.

ESTUDIO BIBLICO Cada martes a las 7:30 pm en el sótano de la iglesia.

Rosario y Alabanza:

Cada miércoles a las

7:00 pm en

el sótano de la

rectoría.

FORMACION EN LA FE

Un programa espiritual (en español) para los niños y las niñas empezando con la edad de 4 años. Viernes de las 7 pm a las 8 pm en el sótano de la rec-toría. Todos están invitados a participar. Con la colaboración del apostolado Vino Nuevo.

REUNION FAMILIAR PARA LA PRIMERA COMUNION

Jueves 27 de en-ero a las 7:30 pm.

Salon de Michael Brennan.

Misa de Inscrip-ción: domingo 31 de enero a las 11:00 am.

PEREGRINACION A NSTRA. SRA. DE GUADALUPE EN MEXICO

Mons. Jonas Achacoso, JCD, que vive y trabaja en la iglesia de Reina de los Angeles, está or-ganizando una peregrinación a la Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en México, D. F. y también a las iglesias importantes de Puebla. El viaje será desde el 3-9 de agosto 2016. Será una gran oportunidad de entrar en la PUERTA SANTA de la Basílica de Nuestra Madre de Misericordia. Para más información y reservación, pueden llamar a reina de los Angeles (718-392-0011).

EL RINCON HISPANO

MISA FAMILIAR

Domingo 7 de febrero

12:30 pm Para la camaraderia despues de la misa, traiga un plato de comida suficiente para su familia y un poquito mas para compartir con los demas. Traiga la comida abajo antes de la misa. Gracias.

We are accepting requests from parishioners who would like a Summary of Accountable Contributions Letter for 2015 tax purposes. Only those re-questing this information will receive this letter. Call or visit

the rectory office. Our parish survives through the gener-osity of those who make systematic and sacri-ficial contributions of financial support to St. Raphael’s. We are grateful.

YOUTH GROUP NEXT MEETING: Sat., Feb. 27th, 6 pm Michael Brennan Hall You are invited!

Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, is the feast of St. Baise. It is the traditional occasion for the Blessing of Throats.

Although this blessing will be imparted individually after the 9 am Mass that day, it will also be given ―in globo” (universally), for your convenience, at the end of weekend Masses on January 30th and 31st.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CALL CENTER

Catholic Charities has implemented a new centralized Call Center to respond to community needs. The Call Center is operated by trained profes-sionals who provide valuable information regarding services and benefits; referrals to Catholic Charities programs and other community resources; as well as limited financial assistance for basic emergency needs. Hours are Monday (3-4:30 pm), and Tuesday through Friday (9:30 to 11 am). The intake number is (929) 268-3311.

THIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL IS ONLY ONE MILE AWAY FROM ST. RAPHEL’S CHURCH.

FREE AFTER-SCHOOL

PROGRAM

FOR 6TH, 7TH & 8TH

GRADERS

The SONYC program, an after

school program provided by

Sunnyside Community Services

for 6th-8th graders, meets at

Sunnyside Community Services,

43-31 39th Street, Sunnyside.

The SCS SONYC Program

runs Monday through Friday,

2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Free snacks are provided..

A c t i v i t i e s i n c l u d e

h o m e w o r k h e l p , m a r t i a l

a r t , Career Exploration, Teen

Action, Trips, and more! See

bulletin board for more info.

We offer condo-lences to two parish staff members who recently lost loved ones. Sister Christine Scherer, our Director of Religious Education, just lost her sister, Barbara Dickes, shortly after Bar-bara entered home-

hospice care. Their other sister had died just about three months earlier. Jim Buckley, our weekday sacristan, just lost his sis-ter, Judy Buckley, who lived in Virginia. Jim and his family travelled to Richmond for the funeral last week. Please keep the families of Sister Christine and Jim in your prayers at this time of loss. The Bible says, ―Our hope in Jesus is not limited to this life only.‖

RETREAT FOR MARRIED COUPLES

Bishop Molloy Retreat House, a Passionist Spiritual Center in Jamaica Estates, welcomes the men/women of St. Raphael’s to participate in a Married Couples Retreat the weekend of Feb. 5th-7th. The Retreat opens with Dinner at 7:00 pm on Friday, and concludes with Mass at 11 am on Sunday. For more info, call the Retreat House at 718-739-1229 or the promoters from St. Teresa’s (Angela & John) at 718-729-4884.