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Salus Animarum Suprema Lex

Douglaston-Little Neck

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Douglaston, NY 11362Douglaston, NY 11362Douglaston, NY 11362Douglaston, NY 11362----1135113511351135 Phone: (718) 631Phone: (718) 631Phone: (718) 631Phone: (718) 631----4454445444544454

Fax: (718) 631Fax: (718) 631Fax: (718) 631Fax: (718) 631----1774177417741774 Email: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]

Rev. Msgr. George J. Ryan, Pastor

Rev. William A. McLaughlin Rev. Chris J. Piasta, OFM

Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cantley, S.T.D., Pastor Emeritus

Rectory Office Hours:Rectory Office Hours:Rectory Office Hours:Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:15 AM to 8 PM

Saturday 9:15 AM to 1 PM

Mrs. Betty Harris, Secretary

Mrs. Ann Larkin, Accounting Admin.

St. Anastasia School:St. Anastasia School:St. Anastasia School:St. Anastasia School: 45-11 245th Street

Mrs. Lucy Mihulka, Principal Mrs. Cindy Roma-McCann, Assist. Princ.

Phone: (718) 631-3153; (718) 631-3155 Email: [email protected]

Religious Education & CCD Office:Religious Education & CCD Office:Religious Education & CCD Office:Religious Education & CCD Office: Mrs. Janine Kramer, Directress

Phone: (718) 225-5191 Email: [email protected]

Music Minister:Music Minister:Music Minister:Music Minister: Mr. Joseph C. Extejt

Weekend Masses:Weekend Masses:Weekend Masses:Weekend Masses:

Saturday Vigil at 5:30

Sundays 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM & 5 PM

Weekday Masses:Weekday Masses:Weekday Masses:Weekday Masses: Monday thru Saturday at 8:30 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation:Sacrament of Reconciliation:Sacrament of Reconciliation:Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 4—4:30 PM

Holy Days and Special Liturgies:Holy Days and Special Liturgies:Holy Days and Special Liturgies:Holy Days and Special Liturgies: Mass schedules will be printed in the

Bulletin at the appropriate time.

Devotions:Devotions:Devotions:Devotions: Miraculous Medal Novena:

Mondays after 8:30 AM Mass

PARISH MEMBERSHIP:PARISH MEMBERSHIP:PARISH MEMBERSHIP:PARISH MEMBERSHIP:

All new families are welcome to the Parish and every family should be properly registered.

Registration forms are available at the Rectory.

Use of the electronic giving (Faith Direct) or envelope system is required if statement of

contribution is sought for tax purposes. All parishioners should use either one of the do-

nation forms. If you move or change your address, please notify the Rectory by mail.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:

First Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM only. Parents should make arrangements by call-

ing the Rectory no later than 2 weeks before the Baptism.

Parents mustmustmustmust attend the Baptism instructions beforebeforebeforebefore Baptism

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY:SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY:SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: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 fullyfullyfullyfully participate in the “Pre-Cana” Parish at home.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

It is the process for adults wishing to become Catholic, complete their sacramental initia-

tion, or attain full membership in the Church. For further information, please contact

Ms. Janine Kramer

September 28, 2008

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

■ ANNOUNCEMENTS September 28, 2008 ST. ANASTASIA BULLETIN

Leisure Club News

T rip to Atlantic City Monday, October 27.

Cost: $30 pp.

Anyone interested, please call Peggy McKeon at (718) 428-2833. Outreach Committee

G etting to Know You Want some company?

Need some help? Have a neighbor in need? Want to help? Let us know! The Outreach Committee Hotline is (347) 481-5477. St. Anastasia’s Outreach Com-mittee is a group of parishion-ers who have come together to offer services (visits, errands, etc.) to those in need. We’re ready and waiting for your call! Rosary Society Luncheon

S t. Aloysius Rosary Society Luncheon and Fashion

Show. For information call Joan (516) 487-2864 Price: $40. pp Open Position

R ectory Cook. Bayside. Part Time, 2-3 days per

week. Call Fr. Brosnan at (718) 428-2200. Family and Individual Therapy

T he Blanton Peale Institute offers therapy for fami-

lies, teens, Married Couples and individuals. Fees are deter-mined by income and family size. Sacred Heart parishioner Mary Kane LM SW is now on staff at the Douglaston Office located at the Community Church of Douglaston on 39-50 Douglaston Parkway. For appointments or informa-tion call the Douglaston Office at (718) 237-3078 or contact

Mary Kane directly at (914) 562-9638. Special Retreat Day or Evenings with Authors

S t. Robert Bellermine, Bay-side – Saturday October 4th

10 AM—12:30 PM – Mini Brunch Retreat with Author Dr. Paul Aston & Sister Ave Clark, O.P. on the Gift of Wonderful HOPE! Call (718) 428-2471.

O ur Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills - Tuesday, October

7th at 7:30 PM Autumn Eve-ning of Prayer with Joyful au-thor Father Bob Lauder and Sister Ave Clark, O.P.

A t Marion’s in Whitestone – Saturday, October 18th

with author Toni Bosco and Sister Ave Clark, O.P. a Mini Brunch. Retreat called –With Bells On! Call: (718) 767-5956. Choir News

S t. Anastasia Adult Choir is seeking new members to

sing with them at the 12:00 Noon Mass each Sunday. All voice categories are being sought: soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass. There will be no auditions: just the ability to “carry a tune” decently and a desire to sing for God. See the music director, Joseph Extejt after Mass in the vestibule to-day. New Features in the Next Edition of Our Bulletin!

N ext Sunday, we will be-gin publishing new fea-

tures in our Bulletin. They will focus on important, useful and interesting issues, which many of us are dealing with on a daily basis. It is supposed to be informative, helpful, some-times thought-provoking or

funny. We would like to use the gifts of our parishioner’s expertise, passion, knowledge and will to share with all of us. Our first one-page addition will be moderated by Beth Chi-ariello, who as a professional occupational therapist, will focus on various ideas concern-ing safety at home, at school etc. You may find her tips on e.g. back pack safety for kids or fall prevention for the eld-erly very appropriate and help-ful. Look for them in every first Sunday of the month edi-tion of our Bulletin. At this time we would like to invite you to join us in pub-lishing other features. We are looking for all sorts of help, as short as your recipes, and as elaborate as monthly col-umnists. We hope to have as many new features as it is only possible. By sharing your gifts, hobbies or exper-tise with our community you may not only enrich all of us, but at the same time you may promote your business or services. Pick copies of our publication and have them available at work! Show your customers your dedication to the commu-nity, which can only further validate your great attitude and respectful position. Let our publication help you as well… We would like to expand St. Anastasia Bulletin onto many new sites outside of our church and make our publication reaching out to many residents of neighborhoods.

Join us and experience the ex-citement of being members St. Anastasia Parish! If interested, call Fr. Chris at (718) 631-4454 or email at [email protected] RCIA

T he RCIA program begins on Wednesday Evening

October 1st in the Religious Education Office at 8:30 PM For more information Call Ms. Kramer (718) 225-5191.

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Dear Parishioners, Msgr. George J. Ryan Pastor, St. Anastasia Parish

F ather Dara who has been assisting us dur-ing the summer will be returning to Rome next week to continue his doctoral stud-

ies. Once again let me thank him for his priestly ministry, his fellowship with the priests and his presence to our parishioners especially those who are homebound. We wish him well and hope that he will visit us in the future. Father Dara has a priest friend from his Diocese in India who is presently studying communica-tions on the West Coast. He has produced a film on St. Faustina entitled “The Last appeal.” Fr. Dara thought some might be interested in pur-chasing it. Faustina— The Apostle of Divine Mercy Written, Directed and Produced by: Fr. Bala Udumala, M.F.A. It is a 35 minute short film that portrays the story of a peasant girl, Helen whom Jesus has chosen to bring the message of His mercy to mankind in preparation for the Last Day-The Day of Judgment. The drama unfolds through the reve-lations and visions of God to Helen Kowalska. The story of Helen brings vividly to light the struggles she went through in the process of de-livering the message through the humble life of a nun in a convent in Poland at the beginning of the 20th Century. Andrea Syglowski, a young artist of Polish ori-gin has brought Sr. Faustina Kowalska to life again on screen with her astounding perform-ance. Caitlin Moreland plays the role of Sr. Mary to everyone’s delight with her honest, down to earth and impeccable character.

“The Last Appeal” is a compelling message of Divine Mercy for out time that has already touched millions of souls and continues to do so in the Third Millennium bringing hope and spreading love to many. The great legendary of our times, Pope John Paul II has canonized her as the Saint of the New Millennium on April 30, 2000. Fr. Bala ‘s film “The Last Appeal” on the life of St. Faustina , the Apostle of Divine Mercy is available for sale on DVD for $15. Please con-tact Carmen Gonzalez – (310) 679-8983 or email: [email protected]

■ FROM OUR PASTOR, MSGR. RYAN:

BOY SCOUTS

The parish community of St. Anastasia runs a fun and exciting program for boys from the first grade right into fifth grade (when they graduate

into our Boy Scout Troop). The program is open to all boys in the community.

So you and your parents or guardians can make a visit with you (this is a must, both boy

and adult), the Cub Scout Pack has arranged a special night for you to visit. Information about the program, costs, etc, is available. Our boys are active 12 months of the year, even going to summer camp for young boys ... a pool, pirate ship, fort, old western mine, nature center, tur-key and deer, mess hall ... the whole thing (but right across the George Washington Bridge in

Alpine, New Jersey)! Please visit us in Father Smith Hall on Sunday, September 21st, in Father Smith Hall. Further

information is available by calling Tom McGlinchey, Parish Scouting Representative,

at (718) 224-9634. The Cub Scouts will meet in FSH at 6:15 PM.

Calling All Boys!

ALTAR SERVERS

Attention Altar Servers St. Anastasia Altar Servers will be installed at the 10:00 am Mass on Sunday September 28. All servers and their families are en-couraged to be present for this ceremony. Light refreshments will be served in Fr. Smith Hall after the Mass.

YOUTH GROUP

October 11—12: Clarence Fahnestock State Park Join us for a Columbus Day weekend of fun and relax upstate New York. We will be leaving St Anastasia at 9:30 AM on Satur-day and return on Sunday around 2 PM. This 14,086 acre park, covering land in Putnam and Dutchess counties, boasts hiking trails, a beautiful beach, picnic areas, scenic campground, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding. The scenic campground, formed along the park's natural rock ridges, provides alcoves of privacy and tranquility for campers. Although there are no hookups available, restroom and shower facilities are centrally located to all tent sites. Get your sleeping bag and marshmallows and join us for a fun-filled weekend with the nature. Cost: $30.00 covers all. For more information and sign-up form go to www.matthew267.net or visit us at one of our youth group meetings. Sign-up deadline: October 1, 2008.

Camping Trip

Wednesday, Oct. 1 8:30 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mommy & Me (Annex) 4:00 PM Animal Blessing (Schoolyard)

Thursday, Oct. 2 8:30 AM Mass 7:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group 7:30 PM First Sacraments Parents Meeting (Church)

Friday, Oct. 3 8:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Al Anon (Annex)

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

SUNDAY, Oct. 5 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass (Coffee & donuts after Mass) 12:00 PM Mass 1:30 PM Baptisms 5:00 PM Mass 6:00 PM Youth Group (Youth Center)

Monday, Oct. 6 8:30 AM Mass 1:15 PM Bible Class (Annex) 7:30 PM Bible Class (Annex)

Tuesday, Oct. 7 8:30 AM Mass 1:45 PM Leisure Club (Fr. Smith Hall)

Wednesday, Oct. 8 8:30 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mommy & Me (Annex) 2:30 PM Religious Ed Classes 7:00 PM Religious Ed Classes 8:30 PM RCIA (Religious Ed Office)

Thursday, Oct. 9 8:30 AM Mass 7:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group (Church)


Saturday, Oct. 11 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Youth Group Camping Trip 4:00 PM Reconciliation 5:30 PM Mass

Wednesday, Oct. 22 8:30 AM Mass 11:00 AM Mommy & Me (Annex) 2:30 PM Religious Ed Classes 7:00 PM Religious Ed Classes 8:30 PM RCIA (Religious Ed Office)


Friday, Oct. 24 8:30 AM Mass 7:00 PM Halloween Party (Fr. Smith Hall) 7:30 PM Al Anon (Annex)

Saturday, Oct. 25 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Youth Group Camping Trip 4:00 PM Reconciliation 5:30 PM Mass

SUNDAY, Oct. 26 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass 12:00 PM Mass 5:00 PM Mass

Monday, Oct. 27 8:30 AM Mass 1:15 PM Bible Class (Annex) 7:30 PM Bible Class (Annex) 8:00 PM Baptismal Prep Class (Religious Ed Office)


Wednesday, Oct. 29 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 (Religious Ed Office)


Friday, Oct. 31 8:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM Padre Pio Group (Church) 7:30 PM Al Anon (Annex)

SUNDAY, Oct. 12 8:00 AM Mass (Coffee & donuts after Mass) 10:00 AM Mass 12:00 PM Mass 5:00 PM Mass

Monday, Oct. 13 8:30 AM Mass 1:15 PM Bible Class (Annex) 7:30 PM Bible Class (Annex)


Wednesday, Oct. 15 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 (Religious Ed Office)

Thursday, Oct. 16 8:30 AM Mass 7:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group


Saturday, Oct. 18 8:30 AM Mass 4:00 PM Reconciliation 5:30 PM Mass

SUNDAY, Oct. 19 8:00 AM Mass 10:00 AM Mass 12:00 PM Mass (Coffee & donuts after Mass) 5:00 PM Mass 6:00 PM Youth Group (Youth Center)

Monday, Oct. 20 8:30 AM Mass 1:15 PM Bible Class (Annex) 7:30 PM Bible Class (Annex) 7:30 PM Confirmation Parents & Students Meeting (Church)


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MASS INTENTIONS September 27—October 4, 2008

SATURDAY VINCENT DE PAUL

5:30 PM Edith Marsiglia and Eduardo & Rosa Pecora

SUNDAY TWENTY-SIXTH ORDINARY SUNDAY

8:00 AM

10:00 AM Mary & John McHugh

12:00 PM Charles McEneany and Daniel Kenny

5:00 PM Sam Shrinivas

MONDAY MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND RAPHAEL These three archangels signify God’s transcendence and loving care: Michael (meaning “Who is like God?”), Gabriel (“God’s Strength”) and Raphael (“God’s Remedy); Michael: patron of security forces and the sick; Gabriel: of telecommunications and the postal service; Raphael: of travelers and the blind.

8:30 AM Patricia Risener and Christine Catherall

TUESDAY JEROME (†420) Devoted monk and ascetic; wrote numerous com-mentaries on and authored Latin (“Vulgate”) transla-tion of the Bible; on of the four great doctors of the Latin Church; patron of scripture scholars; he said: “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ”.

8:30 AM Abraham Irizarry and Alessina Masi

WEDNESDAY THÉRÈSE OF THE CHILD JESUS (†1897) She died of tuberculosis at age 24; she was a con-templative who urged all to follow “the little way”; doctor of the Church; patroness of missions, of flo-rists, and of France; secondary patroness of the Apostleship of Prayer.

8:30 AM Robert Bartley and Marta Catalano

THURSDAY GUARDIAN ANGELS Observed since the 16th c. in Spain, Pope Clement X in 1670 assigned this memorial to the first free day following Michaelmas day.

8:30 AM Kathleen Collins and Robert J. Taylor

FRIDAY WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Winifred Connolly and Josephine Trypuc

SATURDAY FRANCIS OF ASSISI (†1226) Noted for his charismatic personality, deep compas-sion for all, and love for God’s creation; deacon; founded the Orders of Friars Minor (Franciscans), the Poor Clares, and the Third Order; later branches include the Capuchins and the Conventuals ; re-ceived the stigmata; patron of ecologists and of Italy.

8:30 AM Frances Pietromonaco and Kerwin Conlon

Bread & Wine Memorial

IN THANKSGIVING FOR

*** Irene M. Baker *** SEPTEMBER 28—OCTOBER 4, 2008

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

• Ruth Marchese • Annette Montello • Joan Radjieski

This week:

■ Leisure Club on Tuesday

■ Mommy & Me on Wednesday

■ Animal Blessing on Wednesday

■ Spanish Prayer Group on Thursday ■ Youth Group on Sunday

Mommy & Me

The Mommy and Me Program meets on Wednes-days 11:00- 12:30 in the Annex.

Blessing of the Animals

Wednesday, October 1 at 4 PM in the schoolyard

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