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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home. Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to them. They came bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. Unable to get near Jesus because of the crowd, they opened up the roof above him. After they had broken through, they let down the mat on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Child, your sins are forgiven." Now some of the scribes were sitting there asking them-selves, "Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming. Who but God alone can forgive sins?" Jesus immediately knew in his mind what they were thinking to themselves, so he said, "Why are you thinking such things in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Rise, pick up your mat and walk?' But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth" —he said to the paralytic, "I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go home." He rose, picked up his mat at once, and went away in the sight of everyone. They were all astounded and glorified God, saying, "We have never seen anything like this." MARK 2:1-12

Ash Wednesday Meaning and Observance

Counting to 40 or 46? The Secret Behind the Lenten Math

March Calendar Month of Saint Joseph

Spiritual Renewal

Scripture Study and “Faith 2.0”

Fashion Show Reservation Form

and much more...

St. Anastasia Parish 45-14 245th Street (Rev. John J. Gribbon Way) Douglaston, NY 11362-1135

PHONE (718) 631-4454 FAX (718) 631-1774 WEB SITE www.stanastasia.info EMAIL [email protected] PASTOR Rev. Msgr. George J. Ryan, Pastor PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. William A. McLaughlin PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Chris J. Piasta, OFM PASTOR EMERITUS Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cantley, S.T.D. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday 9:15 AM to 8 PM Saturday 9:15 AM to 1 PM RECTORY STAFF SECRETARY Mrs. Betty Harris ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR Mrs. Ann Larkin RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & CCD OFFICE PHONE (718) 225-5191 EMAIL [email protected]

DIRECTOR Mrs. Janine Kramer MUSIC MINISTRY DIRECTOR Mr. Joseph C. Extejt YOUTH MINISTRY YOUTH PORTAL www.matthew267.net EMAIL [email protected]

St. Anastasia School THE FUTURE HOME OF THE DIVINE WISDOM ACADEMY

45-11 245th Street (Rev. John J. Gribbon Way) Douglaston, NY 11362-1134

PHONES (718) 631-3153; (718) 631-3155 EMAIL [email protected] WEB SITE www.stanastasia.info PRINCIPAL Mrs. Lucy Mihulka ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mrs. Cindy Roma-McCann TUITION OFFICE (718) 631-4909

PARISH MEMBERSHIP

All new families are welcome to the Parish and every fam-ily should be properly registered. Registration forms are available at the Rectory. Use of the electronic giving (Faith Direct) or envelope sys-tem is required if statement of contribution is sought for tax purposes. All parishioners should use either one of the donation forms. If you move or change your address, please notify the Rectory by mail. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

First Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM only. Parents should make arrangements by calling the Rectory no later than 2 weeks before the Baptism. Parents must attend the Baptism instructions before Bap-tism SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

Time available: Saturday 11 AM-3 PM; Sunday 2:30 PM-3 PM Couples must make arrangements six months prior to the selected date of their marriage and fully participate in the “Pre-Cana” Parish at home. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

It is the process for adults wishing to become Catholic, complete their sacramental initiation, or attain full mem-bership in the Church. For further information, please con-tact Mrs. Janine Kramer.

Liturgies WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday Vigil at 5:30 Sundays at 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM & 5 PM For the actual schedule of liturgies check the Mass Intentions section on the last page of the Bulletin. WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday thru Saturday at 8:30 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturdays 4—4:30 PM HOLY DAYS AND SPECIAL LITURGIES

Mass schedules will be printed in the Bulletin at the appropriate time. DEVOTIONS

Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays after 8:30 AM Mass

Announcements February 22, 2009 | ST. ANASTASIA BULLETIN

Help the Homeless

H omeless men living un-der Flushing Meadow

Bridges need clothing For a number of years now and thanks to the generosity of our parishioners; every Sunday morning during the winter months, we bring hot chocolate, a sandwich and some warm clothes to a group of homeless men living under the bridges and sur-rounding areas of Flushing Meadows Corona Park. These are men who for differ-ent reasons have given up on life and seen unable to cope with it. As the cold weather approaches, once again we are preparing to start our mis-sion and we need clothing. If you have warm clothes and blankets that are clean and in good condition and would like to donate them please call us and we will pick them up. For more information call Jorge at (718) 224-8187 or (718) 423-5988.

Annual Coat Drive

T he Coats and gently used clothing have been pour-

ing in and as soon as they come in Patty and I are dis-tributing to various places. Thanks for your generosity and we will keep this en-deavor going throughout the year. Again, if you need a pick up and can’t drop off your items at my office: Bryce Rea 250-02 Northern Blvd. 9AM- 5PM give me a call. My number is: (917) 796-2990. —Carolyn Meenan Praying with your legs!

C apuchin Journey Pil-grimage Program invites

you to join them on various Pilgrimages, Weekend Get-aways and Days of Recollec-tions.

Dome of the highlights for this 2009 Season are: In the foot steps of St. Paul-Greece & Turkey, Lourdes & Paris, Fatima Franciscan It-aly, Shrines of Sicily, Women of the Spirit (Umbria & Tus-cany), Niagara Falls & Our Lady of Victory Shrine, Bos-ton—St. Anthony Fiesta Weekend Getaway, Shrine of Good St. Anne & Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Please call Capuchin Jour-neys office toll free at (866) 363-5917 Ext. 268 or email [email protected] for a schedule and programs of our exciting pilgrimages. We look forward to hearing from you! Diocesan Wedding Anni-versary Celebration

D iocesan Wedding Anni-versary Celebration

2009 for couples celebrating their 25th, 30th, 40th & 50th and above: Bishop DiMarzio will celebrate the Anniversary Mass on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Im-maculate Conception Church at 86-45 Edgerton Boulevard in Jamaica, NY. There is a fee of $30. Per couple. All registered couples will receive a personalized certificate and will be greeted by the Bishop. A reception with light refresh-ments will follow the Mass. If you are interested in attend-ing, please call the rectory for information and registration. Tax Statements

S tatements for tax pur-poses have been gener-

ated and mailed to all who donated $500 or more. If you do not receive a statement and are in need of one, you may request one: Write on your weekly envelope or call (718) 631-4909.

Drivers Needed

S ubstitute drivers needed for Meals on Wheels. Mon-

day—Friday. Part time, $11.54 per hour plus mileage for MOW. Own car necessary. For more information, please call: (718) 357-4903 between 10 AM—3 PM; ask for Maria or Kathy.

Faith 2.0

S t. Anastasia Youth & Young Adults Ministry is

offering Lenten Series for Young People: Faith 2.0—Putting Yourself Back Together. The series will mark a spiri-

tual journey from the basics of Christian spirituality into complexity of our daily lives. Although it is meant to be a spiritual guide for young adults, many younger and older will find it useful, in-spiring, thought-provoking and practical. The sessions will become integral parts of Sunday Eucharist at 5 PM. All sessions will be presented by Fr. Chris. The schedule:

March 1: It's time to reboot your system March 8: Myself in HD (Am I good enough?) March 15: Antivirus (on guilt) March 22: God.jpg (on the im-age of God) March 29: Texting God (on prayer and contemplation) April 6: Let's have a party (on Eucharist)

Sundays of Lent at 5 PM Mass.

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how do we get 40? Not through mathematics, but through theol-ogy! Every Sunday is the memorial of the Passion, death and Resurrec-tion of Jesus—every Sunday, in a sense is Easter, even during the Lenten season. When we subtract the six Sundays of Lent (including Palm Sunday) from the total, we end up with exactly 40 days. Tradi-tionally, these 40 days include two periods of fasting: the Lenten fast, which takes us through Wednes-day of Holy Week (which con-cludes at sunset on Holy Thursday right before the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper); and the more ancient Paschal fast during the Triduum itself (Good Friday—

Holy Saturday). Does this mean the Sundays of Lent don’t count—that we should indulge in the things we give up during the rest of Lent on those days? Of course not! The Sundays of Lent are the heart of the Lenten season. Although we don’t have to adhere to our Lenten promises on Sunday, it makes sense to continue our Lenten prac-tices of prayer, fasting, and alms-giving on these days. Lent is an exercise in grace—not mathemat-ics! There are indications that by the end of the third century, a 40-day period of fasting was observed in some places, in commemoration of Christ’s 40 days in the desert. But Lent soon emerged as a penitential season of preparation for Easter. By the fourth century, Lent had

two other meanings: it was the time of final preparation for the catechumens who would be bap-tized at the Vigil; and it was the time of reconciliation for those, whose sins had separated them from God and the Church. Their reconciliation took place on Holy Thursday, so that they could par-ticipate fully in the Easter Vigil. With the time, the public recon-ciliation of penitents died out, as did the Catechumenate. Lent re-mained, no longer a season of bap-tismal renewal, but primarily as season of fasting. Ash Wednesday is one of the starkest, yet one of the most loved days of the liturgical year. In the early Church the penitents would come to the church on Ash Wednesday wearing penitential garments (e.g. sackcloth) and be sprinkled with ashes. Then they would be ritually expelled from the assembly to do their penance for 40 days, returning to the church on Holy Thursday.

(The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy. Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons and Weekdays 2009: Liturgy Training Publica-tions, Chicago, IL)

Counting to 40 or 46? The Secret Behind Lenten Math

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The History of Lent and Ash Wednesday

Dear Friends, The Catholic Church continues to celebrate the Year of Saint Paul. Paul was born around 8 AD so this year is the bi-millennial of his birth. We at St. Anasta-sia began in the Fall our first informal study of three of the letters of Paul. As Lent begins we will continue the study of three more:

The Letter to the Colossians The Letter to the Ephesians The Letter to Philemon

It will take place in 5 sessions on Mondays: March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30th. For your convenience each session will take place twice: 1:15—2:30 PM and 7:30—9:00 PM The sessions will take place in the "Annex" on 244th Street and Northern Blvd. These Letters are in the book we used in the Fall. They will be available for new members. It is my hope that the life and words of St. Paul will continue to enli-ven our hearts and stir up our relationship with God and with one another. If you have any questions please call me at St. Anastasia Rectory (718) 631-4454. Sincerely,

March 2009

SUNDAY, Mar. 1 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass (Coffee & donuts after Mass) 12:00 PM Mass 5:00 PM Mass: “Faith 2.0—It’s time to reboot your system” 6:00 PM Youth Group (Youth Center)

Monday, Mar. 2 8:30 AM Mass 1:15 PM Scripture Study Class (Annex) 7:30 PM Scripture Study Class (Annex)

Tuesday, Mar. 3 8:30 AM Mass 1:45 PM Leisure Club (Fr. Smith Hall)

Wednesday, Mar. 4 8:30 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mommy & Me 2:30 PM Religious Ed Classes 7:00 PM Religious Ed Classes 8:30 PM RCIA

Thursday, Mar. 5 8:30 AM Mass 7:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group (Church)

Friday, Mar. 6 8:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross (School Yard) 7:30 PM Al Anon (Annex)

Saturday, Mar. 7 8:30 AM Mass 4:00 PM Reconciliation 5:30 PM Mass

SUNDAY, Mar. 8 8:00 AM Mass (Coffee & donuts after Mass) 10:00 AM Mass 12:00 PM Mass 5:00 PM Mass: “Faith 2.0—Myself in HD (Am I good Enough?)” 6:00 PM Youth Group (Youth Center)






Saturday, Mar. 14 8:30 AM Mass 4:00 PM Reconciliation 5:30 PM Mass 7:00 PM St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Party (Annex)

SUNDAY, Mar. 15 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass 12:00 PM Mass (Coffee & donuts after Mass) 5:00 PM Mass: “Faith 2.0—Antivirus (on guilt)” 6:00 PM Youth Group (Youth Center)


Tuesday, Mar. 17—St. Patrick’s Day 8:30 AM Mass 1:45 PM Leisure Club (Fr. Smith Hall)


Thursday, Mar. 19—St. Joseph, Husband of Mary 8:30 AM Mass 7:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group (Church) 7:00 PM Movie Club: “The Ninth Day” (Youth Center)



SUNDAY, Mar. 22 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass 12:00 PM Mass 5:00 PM Mass: “Faith 2.0—God.jpg (on the image of God)” 6:00 PM Youth Group (Youth Center)



Wednesday, Mar. 25—The Annunciation of the Lord 8:30 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mommy & Me 2:30 PM Religious Ed Classes 7:00 PM Religious Ed Classes 8:30 PM RCIA


Friday, Mar. 27 8:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Al Anon (Annex) 7:30 PM Stations of the Cross (School Yard)


SUNDAY, Mar. 29 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass 12:00 PM Mass 5:00 PM Mass: “Faith 2.0—Txtin God (on prayer and contemplation)” 6:00 PM Youth Group (Youth Center)



Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 25th (ashes will be distributed dur-ing the two Masses and the prayer service) and concludes quietly and with-out ceremony in the late afternoon of Holy Thursday , April 9th before the evening Mass of the Lord's Supper. The six weeks of Lent are dedicated to a deeper conversation to Christ and our spiritual growth. The Parish will offer the following opportunities for you: LENT IS A TIME FOR PRAYER: A cross of Human Need will be set up in the rear of the Church on which parishioners can affix special prayer intentions that they would like the Parish to pray for during Lent. Paper and pencil will be near the cross for you to write intentions. LENT IS A TIME FOR SCRIPTURE READING AND STUDY: Parishioners are invited to study the Letters of Paul. Groups will meet on Mondays either at 1:15 PM or at 7:30 PM beginning March 2nd in the Annex on 244th Street & Northern Blvd. LENT IS A TIME TO FOCUS ON THE SUFFERING CHRIST: Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Friday evening at 8:30. They will be held outdoors in the School Yard. People are asked to assemble in Father Smith Hall. If the weather is too cold or rainy, the group will move to the Church. LENT IS A TIME TO PREPARE FOR BAPTISM & BAPTISMAL RENEWAL: Two catechumens will be at the 12:00 Sunday Mass for special prayers from the Church as they get ready for their Easter Vigil Baptism and remind us of our renewal of Baptismal commitment at Easter Masses. There are no infant Baptisms during Lent and their will be no holy water in the fonts near the doors of the Church to help us focus on the special Easter waters. LENT IS A TIME FOR ALMSGIVING: The Charity or Poor Boxes at the doors of the church will have a particular needy cause printed on the boxes. The monies collected that week will be sent to aid that cause. LENT IS A TIME FOR PENANCE: Individual confessions will take place on Monday of Holy Week , April 6th from 3-5 PM Later that evening there will be a Communal penance Service at 7:30 PM . LENT IS A TIME FOR FASTING: All Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. LENT IS A TIME FOR ABSTINENCE: All Catholics of 14 years of age and older are asked to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fri-days in Lent.

Lent 2009

RESERVATION FORM Please fill out the form below for yourself or your group. Please note that anything over

12 at a table is not possible. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at

(718) 279-1455

1. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________ 5. ____________________________ 6. ____________________________

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You know what time it is, Fashion Show time!

St. Anastasia Annual Fashion Show & Dinner

Thursday April 2, 2009 @ 7 PM

Immaculate Conception Center Cocktail Hour, Open Bar, Dinner & Dessert

An enjoyable evening of entertainment and dinner for $60.00 per person

All reservations must be paid by Monday, March 30, 2009. Please pay by check only.

Mail payments to the School or drop off at the Rectory

Thanking you in advance for your continued support of our school, parish and neighborhood, I remain, Sincerely, Pamela Kane.

MASS INTENTIONS February 21—28, 2009

SATURDAY WEEKDAY

5:30 PM Elizabeth & Lawrence Lundy

SUNDAY SEVENTH ORDINARY SUNDAY

8:00 AM Deceased Members of the Kenessey Family 10:00 AM Patricia Medici and Ambrose McKeon

12:00 PM Casimiro D'Amaro

5:00 PM

MONDAY POLYCARP, BISHOP AND MARTYR Polycarp (+ c. 155 at age 86); disciple of St. John and bishop of Smyrna; his “Letter to the Philippians” witnesses to various New Testa-ment writings; the “Martyrdom of Polycarp” re-cords him being burned at the stake; one of the first martyrs to be venerated.

8:30 AM Nettie Adams, Margaret Blaha (Living) in Thanksgiving of Her 100th Birthday

TUESDAY WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Mary & Joseph Cacciola and Leonard Campese

WEDNESDAY ASH WEDNESDAY Not a holy day of obligation

9:00 AM Irene Kruszewski (Mass with Distribution of Ashes) 4:00 PM Prayer Service with Distribution of Ashes 7:30 PM Mass with Distribution of Ashes

THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY

8:30 AM Joseph Segalini and Gertrude Heilwagon

FRIDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY

8:30 AM Paul Jacobello, Silvio and Angela DeRose

SATURDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY

8:30 AM Padre Ludovico and Michele Oddo

Bread & Wine Memorial

IN THANKSGIVING FOR

*** Susan McCormack *** FEBRUARY 22—28, 2009

{ Remember } Please remember in your prayers all the sick of our Parish Community, especially:

Eileen Cullen Annette Montello Mary Ann Inguagiato And those who have died, especially: Jadvyga Vebeliunas

Padre Pio Prayer Group

The Padre Pio Prayer Group will meet this Friday evening at 7:30 PM in the Church fol-

lowed by Mass at 8:00 PM

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