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. Kuno Kim, Parochial Vicar

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

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

$4,439

$6,185.00

November 19th: Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

Last week’s church offering Average weekly expenses

FROM THE PASTOR… Dear Parishioners,

With all the recent emergency collections here for earth-quakes and hurricanes, not to mention the recent drive for toilet-ries for the homeless in the locality, it might be easy to forget our Food Pantry’s needs as Thanksgiving arrives this week.

This holiday has always been an occasion and an opportunity to actively support the good work accomplished by this parish ministry. Besides the usual twice-weekly distribution of dry and canned goods, as well as fresh produce, Pantry efforts this Thanksgiving involve the purchase of 250 fresh turkeys for distribution to our regular clients, along with the purchase of trimmings, such as stuffing and sweet potatoes.

(Please note that this distribution occurs the week before Thanksgiving. In accord with safety protocol, we can not accept the donation of thawed or even frozen turkeys for our clients. Most folks readily understand the wisdom of this procedure.)

What we do accept is financial support, along with the donation of dry or canned goods. No items requiring refrigeration are ―doable‖.

We encourage you to give God thanks by attending our Thanksgiving Mass (bilingual) on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00 am. Food donations of the type indicated here can be brought to the Thanksgiving Mass or left at the rectory during office hours (see bulletin cover for this schedule).

The collection at that Mass is earmarked totally for our Food Pantry. Checks should be made payable to St. Raphael Church, along with the notation line marked ―Food Pantry‖, so that the final total can be properly accounted and transferred, in a lump sum, from our operating account to the Food Pantry. Thank you for remembering the ―food-insecure‖ at this time of the year.

Thanks too, to Pantry coordinator Elizabeth Ciro and all our parish volunteers, and all our vol-unteers from the Queens Center for Progress, who selflessly commit to this corporal work of mercy.

-Father Jerry Jecewiz

This weekend’s second collection: CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT... Respond to Pope Francis’ call for the 1st World Day of the Poor today. Please be generous in this weekend’s second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in six people lives in poverty. With this collection you support programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those who are struggling across the country. In addition, 25 percent of funds collected remains in our diocese to fund local antipoverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and work on the margins. More information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.

November 19th: Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Sunday, November 19th: 8:00am— Lola Wong 9:45 am—KOREAN MASS 11:00am—John Hickey (Mary and Michael Sullivan) AND Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza (Delia and Joe Dela Cruz) 12:30pm—Eugenio Ramirez (Birthday Remembrance), and Alfonso and Elizabeth Ruiz (25th Wedding Anniversary) (Delfina Ramirez, Pilar and Blanca) AND Luis Wilmer Zizhnay Monday, November 20th: 9:00— Joseph Lee Tuesday November 21st: 9:00— Anna Jackowski (Joan Mary and Bill Jackowski) Wednesday, November 22nd: 9:00— Juanita Leon (Estate) Thursday, November 23rd: 9:00—Living and Deceased members of the Boehler, Missing and Dzikowski Families (Alex and Robert Boehler) AND Saturino M. Milan (Birthday Remembrance) (Elvie Rulloda) AND Evaristo Sipin (Maria Sipin) Friday, November 24th: 9:00— Deceased of Boyle Family (Family) Saturday, November 25th: 5:00pm— Denise Krebs (19th Anniversary) (Alex and Robert Boehler) AND Mary Donovan (Eileen and Don McCallian) Sunday, November 26th: 8:00am— Florence Conley (Joseph and Mary Ann Gurrado) 9:45 am—KOREAN MASS 11:00am—Tony Filingeri (6th Anniversary) (Dina Filingeri) AND Margie and Mike (M. Hickey and Family) AND Special intentions for the Lopez Noriega Family (Family) 12:30pm—Blanca A. Romero (Enith Parra) AND Cristina Restrepo (4o aniversario de muerte) AND Linda Peña (primer aniversario) (Sus amigos) AND Julio Cesar Juca (Esposa y Hijos)

Mass Intentions for the Week November 19th

(Fumio Tanai photo)

UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES: In English:

Sat., Jan. 6, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Dec. 30, 11:00 am. In Spanish:

Sat., Jan. 27, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Jan. 22, 7:30 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).

EVENTS...

Sun., Nov. 19

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rel. Ed. (CCD): 9:30 am

RCIA—1:30 pm

Mon., Nov. 20:

Tues., Nov. 21:

Feast of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary

Wed., Nov. 22:

Feast of St. Cecilia

7 pm—Spanish Rosary + Praise

Thurs., Nov. 23:

Thanksgiving Day (office closed)

Bilingual Thanskgiving Mass at 9 am

Food Pantry CLOSED today

Fri., Nov. 24:

Feast of St. Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions

Office closed today

6 pm—Folkloric Dance Group

7 pm—Spanish Faith Formation for Children

Sat., Nov. 25:

Feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria

Food Pantry CLOSED today

2 pm—English baptisms

4:00 pm—Folkloric Dance Group

THIS ‘N THAT

1. Our Food Pantry will have its Thanks- giving closing on Nov. 23rd and 25th, and reopen on Nov. 30th. 2 St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy in Greenpoint (one mile from St. Raphael’s Church, at 12 Newel Street) sponsors the ―Little Blessings‖ Playgroup. toys, snacks, crafts for children from ―crawling‖ to 3 years of age. Wednesdays from 9 am to 11 am. $5 per child. For more info, phone 718-383-1970. 3. St. Raphael’s Food Pantry gratefully acknowledges additional memorial dona- tions in remembrance of the late John Weggeland, this time from Barbara & Richard Brewer, Mike & Jane Hoffer, Sylvia Fonseca and Ronnie Mason. 4. Pre-need and at-need ground burial space is now available at Calvary Cemetery. Flush marker and upright monument double-depth graves are are now available, as are niches for the inurnment of cremated remains. Every Catholic deserves a final resting place. For info, phone 718-786-8000. 5. Attention, Confirmation candidates: our first Prep Session (parents and can- Didates) will take place on Wed., Nov. 29th, 7:30 pm, downstairs in Michael Brennan Hall. The Enrollment Ceremony will follow on Sun., Dec. 3rd, at the 11 am Mass. 6. At her retreat here this past week, Sister A Ave Clark presented us with a copy of her new book, Arthur, Thank You for Being Jesus’ Love. It is the true story of a man who lived courageously with mental illness and transformed Sister Ave’s own life through his humility, simplicity and quiet perseverance. To purchase the book, call Heart to Heart Ministry at 718-428-2471 ($10 + $2.50 shipping) or contact Amazon.

St. Raphael’s Wreath

Fundraiser

Decorate your home this Christmas Season with Fresh Evergreen wreaths while helping St. Raphael’s! Each wreath you buy will be supporting our parish. Price Per 12‖ Fresh Evergreen Wreath: $15.00 All orders must be received by Sunday November 26 and paid in full. Please submit the tear-off at the bottom along with your payment. Drop off in the Sunday Collection or to the Rectory Of-fice. All wreaths will be available for pickup at the Christmas Boutique on Saturday December 2 from 4-6pm or Sunday De-cember 3 from 8am – 2pm. ----------------------------------------- -- - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - CHRISTMAS WREATH FUNDRAISER Name __________________________________________________ Phone # _______________________________ Wreath Amount:________x $15.00 per wreath = $________ Total enclosed:_____________

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 rectoría. Todos están invitados a participar. Con la colaboración del apostolado Vino Nuevo.

EL RINCON HISPANO

¿Le falta uno o mas sacramentos (Bautismo, Comunión Confirmación)? El programa R.I.C.A. está aquí para servirle cumplir su iniciación cristiana.

Hable con nuestro Ministro Pastoral Bogar Casiano: tel. 917-244-2938.

MISA BILINGUE: Dia de Acción de Gracias (ingles/español): Jueves 23 de noviembre a las 9:00 am. Traiga una ofrenda de comida seca/latada o una donación para nuestra despensa de alimentos.

ESTE DOMINGO: Segunda colecta para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano Este domingo, nuestra segunda colecta es para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano. Más de 46 millones de personas en los Estados Unidos viven en situación de pobreza. Esta colecta financia programas que empoderan a las personas para identificar y encarar los obstáculos que enfrentan mientras que tratan de salir de la pobreza. Al dar su apoyo a esta colecta, ustedes están dándole a la gente una mano, no una limosna. Infórmense más acerca de la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano en www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.

Sabado 2 de diciembre en el salon de

Michael Brennan. Presentado por el Padre Gregorio de

la igelsia de Preciosisima Sangre

Sabado 9 de diciembre

a las 7:00 pm Iglesia de San Rafael

Misa (en español) en honor de Cristo Rey del Universo y Maria Reina de los Cielos: Iglesia de San Rafael (salon de abajo)

Sábado 25 de noviembre a las 3:00 pm Celebrante: Padre Jose Amable

2018 ANNOUNCED MASS BOOK

is now opened in the rectory office.

Arrangements to have these Mass offered specifically for persons living or deceased,

or for special intentions, may be made by vis-iting the rectory office on weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm (lunch closing from 1 to 2 pm).

The Announced Mass offering is $15.

Saturday, December 2, 5-6:30 pm

This past week, Janet Olivera (above) participated in our PRAY FOR VOCA-TIONS project. She took home the Blessed Mother statue and chalice and prayed, with her family, for more priests and religious sisters in the church. If you would like to participate, speak with Angelina or Ines or Fabio after one of the Sunday Masses.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER (The Perfect Gift)

Start looking for the perfect gift for your spouse this season, one that will not go un-used or unappreciated. Take your spouse on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend, and re-discover the love God has planned for your marriage. From Friday night to Sunday after-noon, you’ll learn communication techniques that can enhance your relationship. Upcoming weekends in our area are Feb. 9-11, and April 27-29. Other nearby weekends can be found on our website www.wwme.org. For more in-formation, call Richie and Karen at 718-423-6434.

MONTHLY TENANTS MEETING…

Presented by Catholic Migration Services to inform Queens tenants of their rights regard-ing immigration, housing, workers rights, etc. Wednesday, Nov. 29th, 7:00 pm, at Queen of Angels Parish Center, Sunnyside.

Our parish Mass for the feast of Thanksgiving is on the day itself: Thursday, November 23rd, at 9:00 am.

It will be bilingual (English/Spanish).

The collection at the Mass goes to St. Raphael’s Food Pantry. Please bring an offering of canned or dry food for the Pantry. Thank you.

The 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal will end in less than two months and we need to achieve our parish goal. Our assigned goal is $37,183, with $35,453 pledged, but only $29,897 paid as of this past week. Please follow through with your commit-ment to this initiative which supports several important ministries, and complete your pledge as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation.