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

$5,342.00

$6,185.00

July 3rd: Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Last week’s church offering Average weekly expenses

FROM THE PASTOR… Dear Parishioners, My summer vacation began with a surreal plane flight. On boarding, I noticed the cabin was packed, but the two places next to my aisle seat were empty. The closing of the plane door was announced, when a young couple, both attractive in appearance and elegant in dress, ran up the aisle and plopped into the two places next to me. My guess was that they were from Eastern Europe. As they put their carry-ons down in front of them, I heard distinctive yelping noises coming from the bags. The passengers opened their cases and two frisky young dogs jumped up on to their owners’ laps. The hyperactive canines continued to frolic about energetically and noisily. I bit my tongue. As the owner of a duck, a rabbit and pair of doves, I remained animal-tolerant, certain that the flight attendant would resolve the situation. When she passed our row for a final check before take-off, she reacted firmly: the airline required that the animals remain in their containers during the flight, since some passengers might be allergic or afraid. The young woman pleaded ―No speak English.‖ The attendant said, ―What language do you speak? Do you speak Spanish?‖. The young woman seemed to nod yes. At which point the attendant (for a reason that I can not fathom) turned to me and said, ―Tell them in Spanish about the airline’s rules on animals. These dogs were listed as service animals, not companion animals.‖ I complied, but the young woman clearly did not speak or understand Spanish. In broken, heavily accented English, she said, ―But they are my babies.‖ The attendant moved on in a huff.

The dogs remained uncased, loud and all over the place. I was certain that, before the plane landed, I would be soiled or bitten by one of these critters. The flight attendant returned with other flight crew members, and this time there was a radical change of heart. They all fawned over the ―cute puppies‖, asking their names, breed, ages, etc. They stopped by several times during the flight, inquiring if the dogs needed anything or could they bring the dogs some water. At one point, each of the owners carried the dogs to the lavatory (the first-class one, of course). Don’t ask.

In deplaning, the dogs got an endearing, goodbye pat on the head from the flight crew and I, instead of the usual ―Have a nice day‖, I got ―Thanks for being such a good sport about the dogs.‖

I thought back to W.C. Fields, the great vaudeville comedian. When appearing on a enter-tainment bill, he always demanded not to follow an animal act. Why? They always steal the show!

-Father Jerry Jecewiz

July 3rd: Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Sunday, July 3rd: 8:00— Alice Sobieski (Joan Mary and Bill Jackowski) 9:45— KOREAN MASS 11:00— Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart and Our Lady for all blessings received. 12:30— People of St. Raphael Parish Monday, July 4th: 9:00— Parish (Purgatorial Society) Tuesday, July 5th: 9:00— Deceased of Boyle Family (Family) Wednesday, July 6th: 9:00 — Bill Conklin (1 Year Anniversary) (Carol Nordquist) Thursday, July 7th: 9:00— Joseph Barabach (Friend) Friday, July 8th: 9:00— Juanita Leon (Estate) Saturday, July 9th: 5:00— Eileen Donahug (John Jonelunas) Sunday, July 10th: 8:00— Judy Buckley (Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Nichols) 9:45—KOREAN MASS 11:00— Lee Jones 12:30— People of St Raphael Parish

Mass Intentions for the Week of July 3

(Fumio Tanai photo)

UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:

In English: Sat., Aug. 6, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., July 30, 11:00 am. In Spanish: Sat., July 23, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., July 18, 7:30 pm. Sat., Aug. 20, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Aug. 15, 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). We do not accept clothing, books or furniture.

The Bread and Wine this week are offered In honor of The Holy Family, from Joan Mary and Bill Jackowski.

Sun., July 3: 14

th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Baptisms at 12:30 Mass Mon., July 4: Independence Day Rectory office closed. Tues., July 5: Feasts of Sts. Anthony Zacccaria & Elizabeth of Portugal Wed., July 6: Feast of St. Maria Goretti 7 pm – Spanish Rosary + Praise Thurs., July 7: 10:30 am to 12 noon – Food Pantry Fri., July 8: 6:30 pm – Folkloric Dance Group 7 pm – Spanish Faith Formation for Children Sat., July 9: Feast of St. Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions 1:30 to 3 pm – Food Pantry 4:30 pm – Folkloric Dance Group

THIS ‘N THAT

1. Looking for a Catholic elementary school nearby? The closest to .Raphael’s is St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy, just one mile away (just over the Greenpoint Ave. Bridge. Info: phone 718-383-1970.

2. There will be a CHILDREN’S RETREAT here, in Spanish, in Michael Brennan Hall, on Saturday, July 9th, from 12 noon to 4 pm. Free admission, and lunch is included. Spread the word.

3. Beginning this week until Labor Day, the rectory office will close on Fridays at 2:00 pm. 4. Rectory office closed Monday, July 4th.

THIS ‘N THAT 1. First Communion photos have arrived. They, along with the

certificates and banners, can be picked up, at the rectory,

during weekday business hours.

2. There will be no Korean Mass on site here this Sunday. It’s

the day of their annual Field Mass out on Long Island.

3. At the rear of the church are envelopes marked AIR

CONDITIONING. If you have not yet done so, please

consider (this month or next) a $50 donation per family

towards the cost of maintaining and running this utility

which keeps our church comfortable for summer wor-

ship. Thanks.

SIGN UP NOW FOR RELIGIOUS ED. CLASSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER

Stop by the rectory during weekday office hours to reregister (discount in effect until end of June). New Students need to fill out a PINK registration form (available in the rectory), attach a COPY of the child’s BAPTISM Certificate and pay the registration fee ($75 for 1 child; $100 for 2 children of same parent; $110 for 3 or more children). If the child is not baptized, you need to send a COPY of their Birth Certificate. Sr. Christine will need to meet NEW families. She will be in touch with you to ar-range this appointment, usually on Wednesday or Thursday from 2pm on.

NOTE: For the next few weeks, the scheduled Saturday afternoon confession period will be temporarily suspended. To receive the sacra-ment of Penance, at a mutually convenient time, speak to a priest to make arrangements.

ESTUDIO BIBLICO

Cada martes a las 7:30 pm en el sótano de la iglesia.

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. To-dos están invitados a participar. Con la colaboración del apostolado Vino Nuevo.

EL RINCON HISPANO

Sábado 9 de Julio De las 12 mediodia hasta las 4:00 pm

En el sótano de la iglesia (Michael Brennan Hall)

Gratis.

Incluye el almuerzo. Todos están invitados a participar.

en español

ESPAÑOL: San Rafael Catecismo (Educación Religiosa)

Estimados padres de familia Un nuevo año escolar ha comenzado. Espero que hayan tenido tiempo para relajarse y renovarse. Es tiempo para inscribirse para las clases de CCD aquí en San Rafael. Todos los estudiantes que regresan sólo tiene que llenar un formulario de inscripción y pagar la cuota. Los honorarios son $75 para 1 niño, $ 100 para 2 niños y $ 110 para 3 niños. Un formulario de inscripción adjunto. Usted puede enviar por correo, poner en la colecta del domingo o venir a la rectoría de lunes a viernes entre las 9:00 AM y 4:00 PM para inscribirse en el nuevo año. Las clases comienzan el domingo, 25 de septiembre a las 9:30 AM.

Sinceramente, Sr. Christine Scherer DW

NEWS AND VIEWS

To reserve a spot, please call the Rectory at 718)729-8957

Mon-Fri between 9:30am to 3:30pm.

Checks are payable to St. Raphael Church.

NO REFUNDS

For potential rain outs, please call the rectory the day BEFORE, from 6pm on. If it rains, the Flea

Market will take place the FOLLOWING Sunday. Set-up from 8 am on.

All proceeds from cost of the spots will go to St. Raphael Church

St. Raphael’s

Church

is located at 35-20 Greenpoint Avenue,

(at the L.I.E.), LIC, NY 11101

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Market

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9 am to 3 pm on July 10—Aug. 7—Sept. 11—Oct. 2

Vendors Wanted!

Price is $35 per 10-foot spot

($45 if you need to borrow an

8-ft. table from us)

Set-up time is 8am.

SUNDAY OUTDOOR

FLEA MARKETS

In doing your Spring cleaning, if you find any useful items to dionate to our parish fundraising tables at the Flea Market, they would be appreci-ated. No furniture or appliances.

PREPARED FOOD

AVAILABLE

JULY 23-24: SUMMER MISSION AP-

PEAL

(second collection):

Hospitaler Sisters of Mercy.

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