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

$5383.00

$6,185.00

January 22nd: Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

Last week’s church offering Average weekly expenses

FROM THE PASTOR...

Dear Parishioners,

Two recent deaths to comment on this weekend. Last Wednesday, Delia Dela Cruz phoned me from the Philippines to inform me that her mother, Teresita Alcantara, died there this past Monday. After a personally difficult 2016 with the death of their daughter (Abigail), Delia and Joe, along with Teresita, travelled to the Philippines after Christmas for a stay of over two months. It was a respite they needed and looked forward to. Although I identify Teresita as Delia’s Mom, she was actually the ―matriarch‖ of an extended family whose children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are regulars in the congregation of our Sunday 8 am and 11 am Masses. Teresita herself was a daily communicant here, sometimes waking Delia up extra, extra early so they wouldn’t miss the weekday 9 am Mass at St. Raphael’s. I was always edified how, in a protective mode, Teresita was held near and dear at the geometrical center of any family group that was accompanying her anywhere. You could not miss this visible sign of a family’s tender love and respect for her unique role. Teresita would have turned 90 in March. In 2007, I officiated here at the funeral of Teresita’s husband, Josue, with whom she is now reunited. Teresita’s funeral and burial will be in the Philip-pines. Please keep her wonderful family in your prayers as they deal with this loss. The second death that notes mention is that of the famous NYPD Detective Steven McDon-ald, who died about ten days ago. He became almost fully paralyzed in 1986 when he con-fronted—and was shot by– a young robbery suspect in Central Park. Fully and defensively Catho-lic to his core, McDonald rejected a destiny of bitterness and self-pity, and became a very public evangelist for Jesus’ message of forgiveness and respect for life. Several years ago, I arranged to have McDonald visit us one evening here at St. Raph-ael’s. He told his poignant story in our church and gave his Christian witness about mercy, which powerfully touched all present. I especially remember how he bluntly admitted that, in the Central Park shooting, he may (may!) have had a split-second lapse of attention in accosting the suspect. The honesty in that admission was, in itself, a testimony to the Detective’s conscience and char-acter. McDonald is justly hailed as hero, but, more deeply, is now being hailed as a real saint for our times. Indeed, there are already some local rumors about pursuing his beatification. Some of us have personally seen or even met Mother (Saint) Teresa of Calcutta or St. John Paul II. Maybe one day we’ll be able to say we also saw or met a real saint who one evening visited our own parish church in Long Island City. -Father Jerry Jecewiz

January 22nd: Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Sunday, January 22nd: 8:00— Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza (John Jonelunas) 9:45— KOREAN MASS 11:00— Johnny Callaghan (Mary and Michael O’Sullivan) 12:30— Delia Baque (Birthday Remembrance) (Familia Baque) Monday, January 23rd: 9:00— Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza (Eileen Walsh) Tuesday January 24th: 9:00— Abigail Dela Cruz (Food Pantry Volunteers) Wednesday, January 25th: 9:00— Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza (Food Pantry Volunteers) Thursday, January 26th: 9:00— John Murillo (Dina Filingeri) Friday, January 27th: 9:00— Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza (Ana Ascenzi) Saturday, January 28th: 5:00— Deceased members of the Nichols Family (Nichols Family) AND Maura Donovan (Eileen and Don McCallian) Sunday, January 29th: 8:00— Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza (Mr./Mrs. Gavin Nichols) 9:45— KOREAN MASS 11:00— Charles Ferguson 12:30— Paul Casiano y Maria Mercedes Granda (Familia de Dario Granda)

Mass Intentions for the Week of January 22nd

(Fumio Tanai photo)

UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:

In English:

Sat., Feb. 4, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., Jan, 28, 11 am. In Spanish:

Sat., Feb. 18, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Feb. 13, 7:30 pm. Sat., Mar. 11, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Mar. 6, 7:30 pm.

FOOD PANTRY

is usually open Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, and Satur-days from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.

New volunteers are always welcome, as are donations of canned, packaged foods (non-perishable).

The Bread and Wine this week is offered for all holding public office in service to the United States of America.

Sun., Jan. 22:

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Faith Formation (CCD) 9:30 am

1:30 pm—RICA in Spanish

Mon., Jan. 23:

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Un-

born Children

Feasts of Sts. Vincent & Marianne Cope

Tues., Jan. 24:

Feat of St. Francis de Sales

7:30 pm—Spanish RICA

7:30 pm—Spanish Bible Study

Wed., Jan. 25:

Feast of the Conversion of St.

Paul the Apostle

7 pm—Spanish Rosary + Praise

Thurs., Jan. 26:

Feast of Sts. Timothy & Titus

Food Pantry 10:30 am to 12 noon

7:30 pm—Choir practice

Fri., Jan. 27:

Feast of St. Angela Merici

7 pm—Spanish faith Formation for Children

Sat., Jan. 28:

Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas

Spanish Retiro (10 am to 6 pm) MBH

THIS ‘N THAT

1. Confirmation candidates are reminded that their first module of parish service (Food Pantry) is now due.

Also, sponsors forms need to be given to the sponsors at this time and are due back by March 1st, the

latest.

2. Next Family Mass: Sunday, Feb. 5th: English at 11 am and Spanish at 12:30 pm.

3. Reminder: U.S. postage increases this Sunday. First-class letters go up from $.47 for this first ounce to

$.49. ―Forever‖ stamps remain valid for the new rate. Additional ounces remain the same ($.21), as do

letters to international destinations ($1.15). Postcards also remain at $.34.

4. For users of parish support envelopes, contribution statements for tax purposes can be requested at the

rectory office.

5. Our parishioner/lector/Pastoral Council member Tony Rossi is a guest columnist in this week’s issue of

The Tablet. He writes about the character of Father Mulcahy in the old TV series MASH. A copy of the

article is posted on our vestibule bulletin board. Check it out.

THREE KINGS CELEBRATION / CELEBRACION DE LOS REYES MAGOS

A few days after our Three Kings celebration here for children and families, the Kings visited ―special children‖ in their homes to assure they were not left out in the gift distribution. Such children are de-velopmentally disabled or confined to wheelchairs. The photos below evidence the joy of those who received the home visits. Thanks to our Vino Nuevo Apostolate for organizing the whole program.

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

ESTUDIO BIBLICO…

El programa tiene lugar cada martes a las 7:30 pm, en el sótano de la iglesia.

PEREGRINACIÓN A FATIMA & LOURDES

Mons. Jonas Achacoso organiza una peregrinación con motivo del centenario (100 años) de las apariciones en FATIMA del 11 al 21 de septiembre de 2017. La peregrinación incluye las grandes ciudades de Coímbra, Braga, Santiago de Compostela, Salamanca Ávila, Segovia, Madrid, Zaragoza y Lourdes. ¡Tres países de Europa (Portugal, España y Francia) serán visitados en 11 días! Costo: $2999. Para reservas y más información, por favor llame al (718) 392-0011.

PILGRIMAGE TO

FATIMA & LOURDES

Msgr. Jonas Achacoso is hosting a pilgrimage on the occasion of the centen-nial (100 years) anniversary of the appari-tions in FATIMA on September 11-21, 2017.

The pilgrimage includes the great cities of Coimbra, Braga, Santiago de Compostela, Salamanca Avila, Segovia, Madrid, Zaragoza and Lourdes. Three countries in Europe (Portugal, Spain and France) will be visited in 11 days! Cost: $2999. For reservations and more informa-tion, please call (718) 392-0011.

John Donovan Maura Donovan Martin McCallian Mary Donovan Katherine McCallian Michalski Giar-ratano .J W. Mituzas Projo J.A Wolf H.B

Mr. and Mrs. Donald McCallian

Mrs. Jean Denig

Miss F. Michalski

W. Mair

Abraham T. Elardo Matilde B. Avilla Diego E. Avilla Concepcion Barretto Inocentes Orfanel Rowland Family Byrne Family Colleen Floyd Richard Floyd Jean O’Neill

Erlinda A. Elardo

Mr. Rudy Woeroesch

Mrs. Sheila Rowland

Ms. Abby Margolis

Christmas Flower Listing (continued)

Intention Donor Intention Donor

Intention Donor

Sophie Pulkowski Pat Pulkowski Lotty Pulkowski Deceased Members of the Dela Cruz Fam-ily Deceased Members of the Alcantara Fam-ily Nick Olivera Santo and Marie Cas-cino James Roberts Jr. The Cascino Family The Colangelo Family The Roberts Family Fidel Rodriguez Efigenia Miranda Carlos Xelo Daniel McGee Alegre Family U.S. Military Alice Sobieski John Sobieski Theodore Alexon Lillian Alexon Mr. and Mrs. James Reilly Mr. and Mrs. Peter McNally

Steven Wapinsky Mario Hernandez Thomas Kline Christopher Kline Alexander Kline B.J. Vanyo George Vanyo Deceased O’Connor Family Deceased Fitzpatrick Family Sean Hourigan Ian Moore O’Connor Friends Abigail Dela Cruz Mirza Madeline and Alex-ander J. Boehler Sr. Therese Kelly James King Denise Krebs George Simons Carmela Bacco Mary Franzoni Margaret and Stanley Dzikowski Rev. Henry E. Missig C.SS.R. Mary Hornof Sr. Mary Cyril Sr. Mary Vandana Pat, Eleanor, and Thomas Lesniak Matilda, Edward and Son Michael Robert, Richard, and Alexander Boehler Sr.

Christmas Flower Listing (continued)

Intention Donor

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Williams

Family Dela Cruz

Janet Olivera and Girls

Mr. and Mrs. Jose

Pena

Mrs. Marie Reiter

Mr. And Mrs. Xelo Rodriguez

Mrs. Catherine McGee

Mrs. Joan Mary Jack-owski

Mrs. Georgine Winner

Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Reilly

George and Bonita Kline Hernandez

Mr. and Mrs. Rich-ard O’Connor

Mr. Alexander Boehler Jr

Mr. Robert Boehler

LISTING CONTINUED IN THIS BULLETIN