CHURCH OF SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT 242-20 88TH AVENUE, BELLEROSE, NY 11426

Week of July 16, 2017 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Parish Mission Statement: St. Gregory the Great Parish, established in 1936, is a welcoming

Catholic community serving the people of Bellerose, Floral Park,

and environs. Pursuing holiness through the Eucharist, we strive

to live out Jesus Christ's mandate of service, evangelization, and

establishment of justice for all. Embracing the diversity and talents

of our members, we seek the participation of everyone on the

journey.

ST. GREGORY THE GREAT THEATRE GROUP

Presents

THE LITTLE MERMAID

AUGUST 3rd - 13th

For tickets email tickets@sgtg.org

Please see Bulletin for details.

Parish Staff: Msgr. Edward A. Ryan, Pastor Rev. Johnson Nedungadan, Parochial Vicar Rev. Szymon Galazyn, Parochial Vicar Deacon Arthur Cutter Deacon Robert Zeuner Sr. Patricia Anglin, O.P., Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Ms. Lynn Alaimo, School Principal Mr. Bart Haggerty, Director of Music Ministry Msgr. Eugene A. Feldhaus, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Joseph Cunningham, Pastor Emeritus Mr. John Reh, Civil Trustee Mrs. Patricia Brandt, Civil Trustee

Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00PM Sunday: 8:00AM; 9:15AM; 11:00AM; 12:30PM; 5:15PM Sunday in Gregorian Hall: 9:15AM (when Religious Ed Classes are in session) Weekdays Monday - Friday: 7:00AM & 9:00AM, Saturday Morning: 9:00AM Holydays: Vigil Mass: 7:30PM 7:00AM; 9:00AM; 12:00Noon Eucharistic Devotion: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place every Tuesday from the conclusion of the 9:00AM Mass until 10:30AM..

Contact Information: Parish Office: 242-20 88th Ave. Phone 718-347-3707 Fax 718-347-0583 Parish Website: saintgregorythegreat.com Parish Email: stgregoffice@aol.com Mrs. Lois Brady, Parish Receptionist Miss Jennifer Kalin, Parish Receptionist Mrs. Patricia McMenamin, Parish Secretary Mr. Peter Varol, Parish Bookkeeper Office Hours: Weekdays 9:00AM - 7:30PM Saturdays 9:00AM - 1:30PM Sundays 9:00AM - 12:30PM Office of Faith Formation Gregorian Hall Phone 718-347-0525 Sr. Patricia Anglin, O.P., Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation Ms. Kathy LaVache, Secretary Office Hours: Tuesday 10:30AM - 3:30PM Wednesday 10:30AM - 3:30PM Thursday 10:30AM - 3:30PM Sunday 10:15AM - 11:30AM St. Gregory the Great School Address 244-44 87th Ave. Phone 718-343-5053 School Website: sgtgschool.org Ms. Lynn Alaimo, Principal Mrs. Camille Gunning, Secretary

Baptism: Baptism is celebrated on the Second Sunday of each month at 2:00PM and on the Fourth Saturday of each month at 12:00Noon. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment to meet with Deacon Zeuner. Sacrament of Penance: The Sacrament of Penance is offered each Saturday at 1:00PM. and at other times by appointment with one of our priests.

Marriage: A couple planning marriage must make an appointment with one of our priests or deacons at least 6

months in advance of the marriage.

NEW CATHOLIC TELEVISION PROGRAM - Be inspired by a new Catholic television program for every day living that will motivate you to achieve your hopes and dreams as you live a life of power, impact, freedom and purpose. It provides practical ways of living life to the fullest and helping you make faith a part of your daily life. “Bruce Downes The Catholic Guy” television program is seen by millions of people whose lives have been changed by his down to earth approach. For more information, go to BruceDownesTheCatholicGuy.com where you can watch the program daily. The program can be found everyday at 8:30AM on: DIRECTV CH. 371, DISH CH. 258, AT&T U-VERSE CH. 565, VERIZON FIOS CH. 288 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Prayer shawls are for those who are in need of comfort, to provide hope and healing to those who are most in need of a reminder of

God’s love for them. Prayer shawls and lap robes are available at no cost. The Ministry will take a break for July and Au-gust. For more information on the Minis-try or for a shawl or lap robe, please call Maria Altamuro at 516-782-6278.

THE AL- TAR BREADS AND WINE which will be used at the celebrations of the Eucharist throughout the week of July 16, 2017, have been donated in loving memory of Gen Kelleher & William Breslin, requested by the Family. THE FLOWERS THAT ADORN OUR ALTAR throughout the week of July 16, 2017, have been do-nated in loving memory of Gen Kelleher & William Breslin, requested by the Family.

FAITH FORMATION

Religion classes for children in Grades 1 through 8 at-tending public school are held on Sunday mornings fol-lowing the 9:15AM Family Mass. Diocesan guidelines require two years of preparation for First Holy Communion. Children 6 years of age or older who have not been baptized must receive two years of instruction before receiving the sacrament of Baptism. In all cases, parents/guardians must make an appoint-ment to speak with Sr. Patricia Anglin at the Office of Faith Formation 718-347-0525. RCIA - If you are an adult, 18 years or older and inter-ested in completing your Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion) now is the time to register. Please contact Sr. Patricia Anglin at 718-347-0525 to make an appointment.

ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULE Altar Servers - When attending Mass, please check in the Sacristy to see if your help is needed. SAT. JULY 15TH 5PM Caelin & Amelia DeJoie SUN. JULY 16TH 8:00AM Sergio Lopez 9:15AM Kaycee & Lindsay Dominguez 11:00AM Jessica Maderik, Alexis Wirta 12:30PM Shannon & Jack Whelan 5:15PM Kastrin Paul Thevasahayam SAT. JULY 22ND 5PM Declan, Liam & Eamon Cullinan SUN. JULY 23RD 8:00AM 9:15AM Jack Whelan, Enda Heaney 11:00AM Xavier Milano, Francisque Jean 12:30PM Chloe Porter 5:15PM Diana Gilday

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Week of July 16, 2017

SUNDAY ALCOHOLICS ANON. OPEN 7:00PM Convent Basement

MONDAY THEATRE GROUP 6:30-10:00PM Oak Room EMOTIONS ANON. 7:30PM Convent Basement

TUESDAY ADORATION 9:30AM Church SUMMER SENIORS 1:00-4:00PM Rectory Base-ment THEATRE GROUP 6:30-10:00PM Oak Room

WEDNESDAY DIVINE MERCY 3:00PM Chapel THEATRE GROUP 6:30-10:00PM Oak Room

THURSDAY THEATRE GROUP 6:30PM Oak Room

FRIDAY THEATRE GROUP 6:30-10:00PM Oak Room ALCOHOLICS ANON. STEP 7:00PM Convent Basement ALCOHOLICS ANON. CLOSED 8:30PM Convent Basement

SATURDAY

BAPTISM 12:00PM Church PENANCE 1:00PM Church THEATRE GROUP 6:30-10:00PM Oak Room

Relax and be refreshed in the LORD….. Enjoy the Summer!

MASSES FOR THE WEEK Week of July 16, 2017

SUN. JULY 16TH 8:00AM Lillian M. Smith 9:15 Members of the Purgatorial Society 11:00 David Grimes, Denise Rettmer (Birth. Rem.) 12:30PM William P. Mason 5:15PM All People of the Parish MON. JULY 17TH 7AM 9AM Geraldine Scott TUES. JULY 18TH 7AM 9AM Marie McGarry (6th Anniv. Rem.) WED. JULY 19TH 7AM 9AM Dorothy Foerst (Birth. Rem.) THURS. JULY 20TH 7AM 9AM Tony Manzi FRI. JULY 21ST 7AM 9AM William Brand Jr. (Anniv. Rem.) SAT. JULY 22ND 9AM David Grimes (7th Aniv. Rem.) 5PM Jose & Giusqueya Knipping REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: FOR THE SICK Ellen Sullivan Jarrett, Eladio Bernarte, Mary Shea, Jeanne Delaney, Marguerite Murphy, Rose-marie Russo, Evelyn Lang, Jane Vassil, Damaris Ali,

Jocelyn Waga, Patricia Gallagher, Rob-ert Luckner, Grace & Kenny Leuze FOR THE DECEASED Salvatore A. DeViva, Marguerite Murphy

FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

COLLECTIONS - The collection for the week of July 16th amounted to $ 9,784.00 for the parish. Thank you for your generosity. SUMMER MISSION - We welcome Fr. Robert Za-yatilake of Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, to our parish the weekend of July 29th/30th. SUMMER SENIORS will meet again this summer on Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00PM, in the newly renovated Rectory Basement. Please enter through the church doors and use the elevator or stairs. When you get downstairs, go to the left through the Green Room into the Rectory Basement. For more information, please call Carolyn Horne at 718-343-7360 or Rich Lawlor at 917-301-4946. Please bring your own beverages and snacks. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION for Fall sports is now open. Please visit our website - stgreg-orythegreatsports.com to register. Fall sports include

soccer, basketball, and swimming. 6th GRADE PATRIOTS’ ROAD TO COOPERSTOWN BBQ will take place on Saturday, July 29th,

(rain date Sunday, July 30th), 1:00-5:00PM at St. Greg’s ball park. Cost is $8 per person, which includes hot dog, soda and chips. There will be other BBQ items for sale, beer donation and fun and games! Please come out and support our team as they make their way to Cooperstown the week of August 13th. BOOK CLUB - the next meeting will take place on Monday, July 31st, at 7:00PM in the Rectory Basement. The selection for the discussion is 1984 by George Or-well. The book is available at the Bellerose Library.

SAVE THE DATE! All aboard for a great night! St. Gregory’s Family Life Committee is sponsoring an “Evening

Cruise on the Bay.” We’ll have a DJ, food, refreshments and fun as we wind down summer by enjoying a beauti-ful evening on this sunset cruise. It all happens on Friday

evening, August 25, from 7PM to 11PM when we will board The Cap-tain Lou VII from Freeport’s Nautical Mile. Tickets are $40 per person and are on sale in the parish office starting

Monday, July 10. Must be 21 or older and have ID to board the ship. Come join us for a wonderful evening together. All are welcome.

THEATRE GROUP will present Disney’s The Little Mermaid, August 3rd –August 13th, in the air conditioned Oak Room. Dates and times are as follows: August 3rd-5th at 8:00PM, August 6th at 2:00PM, August 9th-11th at 8:00PM, August 12th at 2:00PM & 8:00PM & August 13th at 2:00PM. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors & students and

$9 for children under 12. For tickets email tick-ets@sgtg.org or call 718-989-2451 to reserve your seats. Tickets will also be available to purchase after Sunday morning Masses beginning in July. In addition, there will also be a bake sale on Sunday, July 23rd, with pro-ceeds going to support the summer musical. Attention Business Owners: The Theatre Group’s sum-mer production of The Little Mermaid is just around the corner. We hope that well over 1000 people will see the show and read the program that they receive upon enter-ing the theater. Would you like to be a part of that and place an advertisement in the program? This help to off-set our production costs and gets your business info seen! Our 2017 advertising prices remain as follows: Business Card (1/4 page) - $50 Half Page - $100 Full Page - $200 Inside Back Cover - $300 Outside Back Cover - $500 Centerfold - $600 To purchase advertising by mail, please send a copy of your ad and a check payable to either “St. Gregory’s Theatre Group” or “SGTG”. Mail check and ad to St. Gregory Theatre Group, St. Gregory the Great Church, 242-20 88th Avenue, Bellerose, NY 11426 with Att: Lydia Pastori. Please be sure that your check and ad ar-rive no later than July 15th, to guarantee inclusion in the program. If you have any questions, please contact sgtgproductions@gmail.com. MUSIC MINISTRY - Our vibrant Music Ministry en-sembles (Adult Choir, Chamber Singers, Folk Group, Friends in Christ Ensemble, School Choir) take a well-deserved summer hiatus. It seems an appropriate time to acknowledge them for all of their hard work and prayer-ful dedication throughout the year to this vital ministry. It is easy to forget how much their singing enhances our liturgical celebrations until they are not present during the summer months. We look forward to their return in the Fall. Consider joining one of the ensembles then!

SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2017

FEAST OF ST. ALPHONSA - Our Lady of the Snows will have a Mass and Procession in honor of the Feast of St. Alphonsa today, July 16th, at 4:00PM. The celebrant of the Mass will be Bishop James Massa and the Homi-list will be Rev. Ciya Thomas. JULY 15 & 16 FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION. During the summer months, when organizations are not meeting, collecting and donating to the Food Pantry, the shelves can get pretty bare. Won’t you help us keep them stocked? Please bring non-perishable food items to the Gathering Space on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16th. Some suggestions: Coffee, Tea, Grape Jelly, Pudding, Jell-o, Cookies, Crackers, Canned Meats, Evap-orated Milk, Juice, Peanut Butter, Pasta, Canned Vegeta-bles, Soups, Tomato Sauce, Cereal. Please check expira-tion dates. Your help is greatly appreciated! DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN NIGHT AT THE BROOKLYN CYCLONES on Thursday, August 3rd, 7:00PM. Bishop Raymond Chappetto will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. There will be a pre-game ceremony honoring Catholic school’s Valedictorians and Salutatorians. Field box seats are $10. For tickets use code BKDIOCESE at BROOKLYNCYCLONES .COM/OFFER. For more information, please call 718-37-BKLYN. WE ARE ALL GOD’S DELIGHT is the monthly LGBT Persons & Family & Friends support group that will meet at 7:00PM on the second Tuesday of each month in the St. Gabriel Room at Bishop Molloy Retreat House. The following are dates the group will meet: August 8th, September 12th, October 10th, November 14th and December 12th. TACHS PREP PROGRAM - To help prepare 7th & 8th grade students to excel on the TACHS exam, which is used for admission into Catholic high schools, the fol-lowing schools will offer the program: Archbishop Molloy HS will offer a prep course for six Saturday morning sessions, September through October. Price is $325. For more information or to register, please visit www.molloyhs.org. Msgr. McClancy Memorial HS is accepting applica-tion for its seven sessions prep course, held on Saturdays beginning September 9th. For more information, please call 718-898-3800, ext. 3. St. Francis Prep will offer a prep course for five con-secutive Wednesdays, starting September 27th, 3:45-5:45PM. For all inquiries please call Mrs. Williams at 718-423-8810 or email nwilliams@sfponlline.org.

TRIPS

PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF THE MARTYRS SHRINE in Auriesville, New York on September 24th. Trip includes a BBQ lunch, recreations and fresh air. Bus departs from St. Mel’s at 7:00AM sharp! For addi-tional information contact Edward Rice at 917-209-5829. This trip is sponsored by Division #15 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. GOLDEN AGE LEISURE CLUB presents: OVERNIGHT AT RESORTS HOTEL CASINO - January 9th - 10th, 2018. Trip includes bus transporta-tion with movies and light refreshments, lunch at The Crab Trap Restaurant, short stop at historic Smithville on way to hotel, $15 free slot play with six hours at Re-sorts Hotel Casino. Cost is $150 pp/dbl, $148 pp/triple, $188 single. Deposit of $50 due now, second deposit due October 10th, final payment due by November 10, 2017. OVERNIGHT IN AMISH COUNTRY - September 18th-19th, 2018 - Trip includes bus transportation with movies & light refreshments on bus, full American buffet breakfast and family style dinner, the presentation of “Jesus” at the Sight & Sound Theatre, overnight stay at Hershey Farm Inn, free slot play at the Sands Casino and food coupon. Cost is $250 pp/dbl., $319 single & $231 pp/triple. Deposit of $50 due now, second deposit of $75 due by May 22, 2018, final payment due by July 18, 2018. Make check payable to Golden Age Leisure Club and mail to Finbar O’Sullivan, 88-09 238th Street, Bellerose, NY 11426-1229. For additional information, please con-tact Finbar at 718-343-0676. DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA & LOURDES with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Fatima Apparitions. The trip will take place August 30th - September 8th. For a brochure call The Catholic Tour 855-564-1006. PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY - Fr. Bob Whelan, Pastor of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Bayside, will host a pilgrimage to Venice, Padua, Florence, Assisi and Rome, October 9th-19th. Cost is $3,429 per person. For more information and to receive a color brochure call 718-229-5929, ext 110.

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