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

$5,563

$6,185

July 8th: Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Last week’s offering Average weekly expenses

FROM THE PASTOR…

Dear Parishioners,

I want to thank you for your support of the 2018 Annual Catholic

Appeal.

As of June 25th, close to 200 of you have pledged $45,012 on our as-

signed parish goal of $39,991. $37,047.25 of that amount has already been

paid, with an outstanding balance of $7,964.75. Although we’re not ―there‖

until the outstanding amount is paid, this is good news.

Your participation inspires me, because it demonstrates your under-

standing of supporting the faith and continuing a legacy. Your commitment

builds upon the sacrifices of the past generations for the benefit of the church

of the future. When we give generously, we live gratefully.

You help develop and sustain life-giving ministries and enable our

Catholic Church in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens to provide services

that benefit so many, especially those most in need. I am edified by your see-

ing this bigger picture.

As you know, the overage in St. Raphael’s efforts in the Appeal returns

to our parish. It will help us pay for the recent contract I signed for the repav-

ing of our church parking lot. This bill comes in at just under $70,000.

This will not be just a topping or ―pour-over‖, but a re-milling of the

entire area—front, side and back. We hope to do it towards the end of the

summer. Will keep you posted as the timetable firms up.

-Father Jerry Jecewiz

July 8th: Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Sunday, July 8th: 8:00am— Maruchi Rolik 9:45am—KOREAN MASS 11:00am— Lucas y Dolores Noriega (Birthday Remembrance) (Familia Noriega) 12:30pm— Colomba Au (Enith Parra) AND Elvia Gutierrez (Sus Familiares) AND Nick Leon y Maria Serafina De Leon (Amanda Romero) AND Elena Guevara y Rosendo Coello (Sus Hijos) Monday, July 9th: 9:00am—Juanita Leon Tuesday July 10th: 9:00am—Jake Helleis (Mary and Children) Wednesday, July 11th: 9:00am—COMMUNION SERVICE Thursday, July 12th: 9:00am— Cruz Marie De Jesus (7 years anniversary) (Daughter Gloria, Leo, Kevin Gonzalez and Family) Friday, July 13th: 9:00am—Parish Purgatorial Society Saturday, July 14th: 5:00pm— Alexander J. Boehler, Sr. and Jr. (Robert Boehler) Sunday, July 15th: 8:00am— Thomas Picardo 9:45am—KOREAN MASS 11:00am— Jimmy Walker (1st Anniversary) (The Walker Family) 12:30pm— Francisco Gutierrez ( Joseph and Delia Dela Cruz)

Mass Intentions for the Week July 8th

(Fumio Tanai photo)

UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:

In English:

Sat., Aug. 4, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., July 28, 11:00 am.

In Spanish:

Sat., July 28, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., July 23, 7:00 pm. Sat., Aug. 25, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Aug. 20, 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. Volunteers and dona-tions are welcome. No clothing, furniture or appli-ances accepted.

EVENTS

Sun., July 8:

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Outdoor Flea Market: 9 am to 3 pm

Mon., July 9:

Feast of St. Augustine Zhao Rong &

Companions

Tues., July 10:

Wed., July 11:

Feast of St. Benedict

7:00 pm – Spanish Rosary + Praise

Thurs., July 12:

10:30 am to 12 noon – Food Pantry

Fri., July 13:

Feast of St. Henry

7 pm – Spanish Family Catechesis

7 pm – Folkloric Dance Group

Sat., July 14:

Feast of St. Kateri Tekawitha

1:30 to 3 pm – Food Pantry

5 pm – Folkloric Dance Group

Here are the dates for the new season—all Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm:

July 8……….August 5………. September 2……….October 7

If you have any usable stuff to donate to the parish fundraising table (no clothes, furniture, appliances), items can be dropped off at the rectory during office hours.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / EDUCACION RELIGIOSA

E N G L I S H

E S P A Ñ O L

EL RINCON HISPANO

Rosario y

Alabanza:

Cada miércoles a las

7:00 pm en

el sótano de la

rectoría.

FORMACION EN LA FE

Un programa espiri-tual (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 invita-dos a participar. Con la colaboración del Apostolado Vino Nuevo.

PEREGRINACIÓN A LA TIERRA SANTA

Mons. Jonás Achacoso organiza

una peregrinación a la Tierra Santa del 31 de octubre al 9 de

noviembre de 2018. El viaje cuesta $ 2,999 que incluye: pasaje

aéreo de ida y vuelta desde JFK, hoteles de primera clase, servicios las mejores guías que habla inglés-

español, desayuno y cena todos los días. Informes: 718-392-0011

11 DE JULIO: FIESTA DE SAN BENITO

ORACIÓN PARA PEDIR SU PROTEC-CIÓN

Santísimo confesor del Señor; Padre y

jefe de los monjes, interceded por nuestra santidad, por nuestra salud del alma,

cuerpo y mente. Destierra de nuestra vida, de nuestra

casa, las asechanzas del maligno espíritu. Líbranos de funestas herejías, de malas

lenguas y hechicerías. Pídele al Señor, remedie nuestras necesi-dades espirituales, y corporales. Pídele

también por el progreso de la santa Igle-

sia Católica; y porque mi alma no muera en pecado mortal, para que así confiado en Tu poderosa intercesión, pueda algún día en el cielo, cantar las eternas alaban-

zas. Amén. Jesús, María y José os amo, salvad vidas,

naciones y almas. Rezar tres Padrenuestros, Avemarías y Glorias.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

Msgr. Jonas Achacoso is hosting a pilgrimage to the Holy Land on October 31 to November 9, 2018. The trip costs $2,999 which in-

cludes: round trip airfare from JFK, first class hotels, services of fin-est English-Spanish speaking guides, breakfast and dinner daily.

Msgr. Achacosa can be contacted at Queen of Angels Rec-tory: telephone 718-392-0011.

THIS ‘N THAT 1. For the next few weeks, the Wednesday 9:00

am liturgy will not be a Mass but a Commun-ion Service, led by one of our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. The Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated as usual, but then the distribution of already-consecrated Holy Communion will follow.

2. On the other weekdays, retired Maryknoll missionary (and Sunnyside resident) Father Bob Lloyd will lend a hand with the Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am morning Masses, as well as with a Sunday liturgy or two on most weekends.

3. Summer office hours: until Labor Day), the rectory office will close at 2:00 pm on Fri-days.

4. The formally-scheduled Saturday afternoon “confessions” period is now suspended for a few weeks. If you require the sacrament, speak with one of the visiting priests to see if a mutually convenient time can bee ar-ranged.

“JESUS LIVE”

LANCASTER SHOW TRIP & THE DUTCH

COUNTRY

$325 price per person based on double occupancy.

Add $126 for single occupancy.

Final Payment Due June 10

2 Days 1 Night (Fri - Sat)

August 17 - 18

Departure: Church of St. Teresa 8am

Motorcoach transport

1 night lodging

2 meals: 1 breakfast and 1 dinner

Admission to the JESUS Show at the Sights &

Sound Millennium theatre

Visit the KITCHEN KETTLE VILLAGE

Admission to THE AMISH EXPERIENCE &

JACOB’S CHOICE AT THE F/X THEATRE

Visit to ROCKVALE SQUARE OUTLETS

For information & Reservations Contact:

BOVE TRAVEL—CARLA @ 718-680-3333

Michelle at 917-859-9995 and

Deacon Roberto Abundo at 718-361-5523

$50 deposit due ASAP

ATTENTION FIRST COMMUNION FAMILIES

The First Communion photos have arrived. They can be picked up, along with the banner and certificate, this coming Wednesday, 3 pm to 5 pm, at the rectory office.

NEARBY CONTINUING

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

La Guardia Community College ( 31-10

Thomson Avenue, L.I.C.) offers continuing educa-

tions opportunities for certified Clinical Medical As-

sistant training in the areas of phlebotomy, medical

terminology, EKG, and CCMA procedures. Both

day and evening courses are available. For more info,

call 718-482-5768 or visit https://laguardia.edu/ce/

pages/career-skills-and-training/certified-clinical-

medical-assistant/