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

$6,026.25

$6,185.00

March 27th: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Last week’s church offering Average weekly expenses

Easter blessings in the Risen Lord! Let us all walk in the glow of his light! Bendiciones en el Señor resuscitado! Caminemos todos en el eplendor de su luz!

부활절 축복 받으세요

Congratulations and welcome to the newly initiated through Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation this weekend! -Father Jerry Jecewiz

SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND… The second collection (the one after Communion) on Easter is for the support of retried and infirm priests. Our envelope company mistakenly did not date this diocesan appeal for today. To support this cause when the appropriate envelope does appear in your parish packet, simply use that enve-lope and put it into any parish collection. It will be separated for the intended purpose. Thank you.

March 27th: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Sunday, March 27th: 8:00— Alexander J. Boehler Sr. (Alex and Boehler) 9:30—KOREAN MASS 11:00— Deceased of the Collot Family (Dina Filingeri) 12:30— Maria Del Transito Garcia (Maria Romero) Monday, March 28th: 9:00— Colleen Floyd (The Floyd Family) Tuesday, March 29th: 9:00— Easter Novena Wednesday, March 30th: 9:00— Easter Novena Thursday, March 31st: 9:00—Easter Novena Friday, April 1st: 9:00— Easter Novena Saturday, April 2nd: 5:00— Alexander J. Boehler Sr. (Alex and Robert Boehler) AND Roland Rossi (The Rossi Family) Sunday, April 3rd: 8:00— Anna Jackowski (Joan Mary and Bill Jackowski) AND Sixto De Jesus (43 Year Anniversary Remembrance) (Daugther Gloria, Leo, Kevin Gonzalez and Family) 9:45—KOREAN MASS 11:00—Easter Novena

Mass Intentions for the Week of March 27th

(Fumio Tanai photo)

UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:

In English: Sat., May 7, 7:30 pm. Prep class is Sat., Apr. 30, 11:00 am. In Spanish: Sat., Apr. 16, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., Apr. 11, 7:30 pm. Sat., May 14, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Mon., May 9, 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 for all who re-ceived Baptism/First Communion/Confirmation at Easter.

Sun., Mar. 27:

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

No Rel. Ed. (CCD) classes

Mon., Mar. 28:

6 pm—Mariachi Academy

7 pm—Family Mass Choir practice

Tues., Mar. 29:

6 to 89 pm—Spanish VIRTUS workshop

7:30 pm—Spanish Bible Study

Wed., Mar. 30:

12 noon—Golden Age Bingo Group

7 pm—Spanish Rosary + Praise

Thurs., Mar. 31:

10:30 am to 12 noon—Food Pantry

6 pm—Mariachi Academy

7:30 pm—Choir practice

Fri., Apr. 1:

First Friday

April Fool’s Day

7 pm—Spanish Faith Formation for Children

Sat., Apr. 2:

First Saturday

Autism Awareness Day

1:30 to 3 pm—Food Pantry

BEING HARASSED OR THREATENED WITH EVICTION???

Is your landlord harassing you or trying to evict you? Has your rent been illegally increased? Is your landlord refusing to make repairs in your apartment? Do you have questions about your im-migration status or the immigration status of a family member? Catholic Migration Services will be at St. Raphael on Sunday, April 3, at and after the 11 am Mass, to give a presentation on the city’s new eviction prevention program, as well as know-your-rights information as a tenant and as an immigrant in this country.

St. Patrick’s Dinner on March 12th

Thank you to all who dined on corned beef & cabbage and shepherd's pie at the St. Patrick's Dinner March 12th! A very special thanks to Mau-reen O'Connor for baking the delicious soda bread! The event was not possible without the help of the leprechaun helpers: Richard O'Connor, Gloria Gon-zalez, Eloise DeJesus, Gavin & Evelyn Nichols, and John Jonelunes. Everyone who attended the dinner enjoyed a special magic show by our very own Fr. Jerry, aka Priesto the Magician! Still miss-ing at large: Dudley O'Duck! Pray for his safe re-turn! Thanks for the additional support of raffles & 50/50, our fundraising total was $1,157.04. We look forward to the next parish dinner!

Congratulations to our raffle winners: Mary Sweat, Irene Trgo, Cathy Argent, John Jonelunes, Margaret Ferrick and to our 50/50 winner Donnie Sweat who graciously donated $100 of his win-nings to the St. Raphael's Youth Group. Ronni Ma-son won 2 tickets to the April 30th Atlantic City Bus Trip. We are grateful to Karen Argent and MaryAnn Gurado for their raffle donations.

-Elizabeth Buckley

THIS ‘N THAT

1. No Religious Ed. (CCD) classes on Easter. Classes resume next Sunday.

2. Queen of Anegls parish presents a LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR as an introduc-tion to charismatic prayer. Begins with Opening Mass on April 19, at 8 pm.

3. Speaking of Queen of Angels, we thank them for their March donation ($526) to the Food Pantry here.

ESTUDIO BIB-LICO

Cada martes a las 8:00 pm en el sótano de la iglesia. Tema para cuas-resma: La Victoria de Jesus sobre la muerte (Mateo 26-28).

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

VICTIMAS DE ACOSO Y DE DESALOJO ¿Su dueño le está acosando o está intentado de desalojarle de su apartamento? ¿Aumentó su alquiler ilegalmente? ¿Se niega de hacer reparaciones en su apartamento? ¿Tiene algunas preguntas sobre su es-tatus migratorio o el estatus de un miembro de su fa-milia? Catholic Migration Services será a la iglesia de San Rafael el domingo, el 3 de abril para dar una pre-sentación sobre el programa nueva de la prevención de desalojo de la ciudad de Nueva York además de infor-mación para que sepa sus derechos como un inquilino y un inmigrante en este país. El taller va a tomar lugar después de la misa a las 12:30 en el Michael Brennan Hall. Venga a la re-unión para conseguir más información.

MISA FAMILIAR EL PROXIMO DOMINGO 3 DE ABRIL A LAS 12:30 PM

Para la camaraderia despues de la misa en el salon de abajo, traiga un plato de comida suficiente para su familia y un poquitro mas para compartir con los de-mas. Traiga esta copmida al salon (sótano de la rectoría) antes de la misa.

CLASES DE INGLES GRATIS

Lunes, martes, miercoles y jueves 9 am a 12 pm Sunny side Community Services 43-31 39 Street, Información: 347-599-8241

AYUDA LEGAL GRATIS PARA INQUILINOS

LLAMA AL 646-459-3026. Calificación: Ud. vive en el codigo postal 11101, 11354, 11358

CHARLA PARA LA PROTECCION de los niños: martes 29 de marzo a las 6:00 pm en el sótano de la rectoría.

2016 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL

Through this annual initiative, our Dio-cese aims for a goal of $8 million. Our as-signed parish goal at St. Raphael’s remains at $37,183. The core components of Catholic Charities, Catholic Migration Services, Voca-tion Support, Catholic Education, Faith For-mation, Chaplaincies, Care for Retired Priests and Parish Assistance are all worthy of your personal support. Please carry your share so that we will reach our goal. Thank you.

ST. RAPHAEL’S ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP

Saturday April 30 $40.00 per person

(25.00 slot play at Taj Mahal Casino)

Breakfast served starting at 8:00 am in the rectory basement

Bus departs promptly at 9am and we will return by 9pm

Raffles & 50/50 chances Light Snacks on the bus

To reserve your spot:

Call Elizabeth Buckley at 917.589.6629 & send cash or a check to the rectory. No seats will be held without payment.

This is a parish fundraiser with 100%of the proceeds going to St. Raphael’s Parish

FAMILY MASS NEXT WEEKEND… Sun., Apr. 3rd: English at 11 am Spanish at 12:30 pm For the camaraderie afterwards in rectory base-ment (NOTE LOCATION), bring a donation of re-freshments to share. Bring them to the rectory

basement before the Mass you attend.

St. Raphael’s Church

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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Fill out the below and return to St. Raphael’s Rectory, Attn: Flea Market

NAME:_________________________EMAIL:_____________

PHONE NUMBER:___________________________________

ADDRESS:__________________________________________

SPOTS REQUESTED:______ DATE REQUESTED:_______

CHECK AMOUNT ENCLOSED:______

ITEMS TO BE SOLD:_________________________________

May 1 — June 5—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.