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: info@stanastasia.infoEmail: info@stanastasia.infoEmail: info@stanastasia.infoEmail: info@stanastasia.info

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: school@stanastasia.info

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: dre@stanastasia.info

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

November 2, 2008 The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

■ ANNOUNCEMENTS November 2, 2008 ST. ANASTASIA BULLETIN

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! 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. Help the Homeless

H omeless men living under Flushing Meadow

Bridges need clothing For a number of years now and thanks to the generosity of our parishioners; every Sunday morning during the winter months, we bring hot choco-late, a sandwich and some warm clothes to a group of homeless men living under the bridges and surrounding areas of Flushing Meadows Corona Park. These are men who for different reasons have given up on life and seen unable to cope with it. As the cold weather approaches, once again we are preparing to start our mission and we need clothing. If you

have warm clothes and blan-kets that are clean and in good condition and would like to donate them please call us and we will pick them up. For more information call Jorge at (718) 224-8187 or (718) 423-5988. Senior Services Website

B ishop Nicholas DiMarzio is delighted to introduce

the Blessed John XXIII Senior Services Website, providing all seniors and their families ready access to senior services of-fered throughout Brooklyn and Queens by the Catholic Church. Seniors and their fami-lies can now find information on: Alzheimer’s and dementia services, social services, home care, services for homebound elderly, health insurance hos-pice care, nursing and rehabili-tation programs, affordable senior housing, and senior cen-ters. To visit the Web site, go to the Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens home page at www.ccbq.org The Blessed John XXIII Senior Services link is on the left hand side. St. Anastasia Blood Drive

M ark your calendar: The 2008 St. Anastasia

Blood Drive will be held on November 23—the Sunday before Thanksgiving—between 9 AM and 2 PM. More infor-mation to come. A Christmas Concert with Michael Amante

S t. Michael’s Church (4th Avenue Brooklyn) pre-

sents a Christmas Gala Con-cert with the famous Italian Tenor, Michael Amante. The concert will be hosted by Tony LoBianco (actor). Please join us on December 7, 2008 at 3:30 PM. Tickets for the con-cert are $50. For reservations and information please call

(718) 768-6065. St. Michael Church is located at 352 42nd Street in Brooklyn.

Choir News

S t. Anastasia Choir is look-ing to expand its members.

If you are interested and like to sing we need you and your voice! Please call Joseph Ex-tejt, our Music Director at (718) 631-4909. Annual Coat Drive

T he official start of the coat drive is November 1st. The

coats are dropped off to needy parishes in Queens and Brook-lyn, visiting Nurse Early Head Start program in Rockaway, St. John’s Bread and Life Minis-try, and other spots that are in need of help. The coats can be left at my office at Bryce Rea Associates, or if you can’t come to me I will go and pick them up; just call my cell phone: Carolyn Meenan at (917) 796-2990. Thank you again for your generous help by keeping someone warm this winter.

Indoor Flea Market

S aturday, November 22, 2008 between 10:00

AM—5:00 PM (rain or shine). If you are a professional or private vendor of new, used, or homemade items and you would like to participate, please send a check or money order payable to SFA School. no later than November 5th to secure a spot. Tables are $40.00 each. St. Francis of Assisi School at 21-18 46th Street in Astoria For more in-formation, please call Angie at (917) 841-5219. Thank You

T he Officers and Members of St. Anastasia Council

#5911 Knights of Columbus wish to thank you for your generous donations during our fundraising for the handi-capped after Mass last week-end. Visit us on the web at www.geocities.com/kofc5911.

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Congratulations! Mrs. Lucy Mihulka Principal, St. Anastasia School

C ongratulations to the winners of the Intermediate Math Bee classroom rounds:

FOURTH GRADE: Patricia Cerri-Droz, Siena Clarke, Jacqueline Mattone, Amanda Stoner, and Gabriella Zaki. FIFTH GRADE: John Bekios, Ruben Cerri-Droz, Manny Ritoe, Carla Valenti, and Rosemary Wolf. SIXTH GRADE: Kang Aum, Liam Burke, Kathryn McCabe, Sung Ho Shin, and Robert Spitz. The Students of the Month for November are being rec-ognized by their homeroom teachers for exemplary con-duct. Congratulations to:

Grade 1 Gabriella Mesuraca Grade 2 Amma Opam Grade 3 Matthew Ventura Grade 4 Deanna Villamena Grade 5 Rosemary Wolf Grade 6 Janet Narain Grade 7 Juliette Rochemont Grade 8 Jasmine Zhang

At the end of October, the Student Government officers and reps were installed by the Honorable Judge Fer-nando Camacho. Judge Camacho addressed the student body with an inspirational speech on the rights and re-sponsibilities of freedom, on the civic responsibilities of each student and the necessity of providing service to others. Thank you to Judge Camacho for taking time from his busy schedule to inspire and direct our future leaders. Congratulations again to the following Executive Offi-cers: President: Anastasia Gaspar of the 8th grade. Vice-President: Sabrina Bekios of the 7th grade. Treasurer: Jessica Russo of the 6th grade.

Secretary: Victoria Martini of the 5th grade. Congratulations to the Student Government Represen-tatives from each class: Grade 1: Christopher dePasquale and Ryan Kim Grade 2: Kellyanne Burke and Joseph Bekios Grade 3: Francesca Filiberti and Stefan Huber Grade 4: Katelynne Burke and Siena Clarke Grade 5: Mary O’Byrne and Gabriella Vennitti Grade 6: Kathryn McCabe and Robert Spitz Grade 7: Maya Shallcross and Julia Vennitti Grade 8: Brendan McCann and Stefanie Wolf The next Home School Association Meeting is sched-uled for Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 PM at FSH. There will be a special presentation by Bill Clifford from the Diocesan Superintendent’s Office on Internet Safety.

■ GOOD NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL , MRS. MIHULKA :

To make yourself more comfortable, you don’t need to spend a lot of money. Try some of these tips to avoid discomfort.

▪ Roll up a small towel and duct tape it to the chair to provide

greater low back support.

▪ Remove arm rests if they do not permit you to move your chair

close enough to the desk.

▪ Put an old phone book, tied or taped closed, on the floor under

your feet for a foot rest.

▪ Move your monitor directly in front of your keyboard.

▪ Adjust the curtains or blinds to keep glare off the computer

screen, placing the monitor perpendicular to the window.

▪ Clear everything out from under the desk so you have plenty of

room to stretch your legs.

I hope some of these ideas help make you feel more comfortable

while you are working at the computer. However, if you experience persistent pain or numbness in your fingers, hands, feet or back, consult a qualified health professional.

Beth Chiariello, Ph.D., OTR/L

Tips for Working at a Computer

When setting yourself up at a computer, you need to find a comfortable, well-

supported position in which:

▪ Your feet are flat on the floor

▪ Your low back is supported by the

chair

▪ Your wrists are not bent when using

the keyboard or the mouse

▪ The monitor is at, or below, eye

height

▪ Your sitting posture is erect, not

slumped

▪ The keyboard and monitor is directly

in front of you

▪ You do not reach past arm length for

frequently used items on the desk

▪ You have adequate light without

glare

The Billboard Players

presents

“Separate Tables” by Terence Rattigan

Directed by Louis V. Fucilo

Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

Featuring

*Madelon Avallone *Dan Bubbeo *Ria Gallagher *Oz Kaufhold *Christine LaCamera *Paulette Murphy *Lauren Pallini

*Joe Pepe *Patricia Servidio * Dean Schildkraut *Arthur Vidro *Marilyn Welsher *Claudia Wilson

Performance Dates

Friday November 14 & 21 at 8:00 PM

Saturday November 15 & 22 at 8:00 PM

Sunday November 16 & 23 at 3:00 PM

General admission: $13.00 Seniors: $10.00

Group Rates Available

For information/tickets call: 516-746-7356 or 347-235-0972

Community Church of East Williston East Williston Avenue & Roslyn Road

East Williston, New York 11596

Movie Club is offered to adults only. We are selecting movies that are interesting, inspiring, sometimes forgotten, thought-provoking and artistically significant. We use the Youth Center, which is equipped with AC, comfy couches, decent stereo sound and big-size projection screen. Snacks, wine and soda are served.

“The Visitor” A deeply moving drama built around longtime character actor Richard Jenkins, The Visitor is a simmering drama about a college professor and recent widower, Walter Vale (Jenkins), who discovers a pair of homeless, illegal aliens living in his New York apartment. Writer-director Thomas McCarthy has created a wonderfully measured story about change and re-newal, and put it all on the shoulders of Jenkins, a largely unheralded but masterful performer whose time for renown has surely come. --Tom Keogh USA 2007; PG-13; 1:43 hr Thursday, November 13 at 7 PM Youth & Young Adults Center (Entrance adjacent to the church, 2nd floor) $3 cover wine, soda & snacks

MOVIE CLUB

MASS INTENTIONS November 1—8, 2008

SATURDAY ALL SOULS’ VIGIL

5:30 PM Carmine & Silvestro Marino and John J. Halloran

SUNDAY ALL SOULS

8:00 AM

10:00 AM Deceased Members of the Leisure Club

12:00 PM Robert G. Taylor

5:00 PM Michael Sheehan

MONDAY WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Elizabeth McManus Kelly

TUESDAY CHARLES BORROMEO, BISHOP Died on Nov. 3, 1584 at age 46; cardinal and secretary of state at age 22 for his uncle Pope Pius IV; implemented reforms of Trent in his diocese of Milan; founder of seminaries; consid-ered a model pastor by many bishops, including Francis de Sales; patron saint of catechesis and catechumens

8:30 AM David Gleeson

WEDNESDAY WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Michael & Lucia Pizzacarola

THURSDAY WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Concetta Coniglione

FRIDAY WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Bubanj & Filipas Families

SATURDAY WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Tom Lipcic and Ninetta & Joseph Balzano

Bread & Wine Memorial

IN THANKSGIVING FOR

Deceased Members of the Bilz Family NOVEMBER 3—9, 2008

{ Remember }

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

• Ruth Marchese • Annette Montello • Joseph Alchus

and those who have died, especially:

• Thomas Ford • Dr. Camillio Gugliucci

This week:

■ Scripture Study on Monday

■ Leisure Club on Tuesday ■ Religious Education Classes on Wednesday

■ RCIA on Wednesday

■ Spanish Prayer Group on Thursday

■ Coffee & Donuts after 10 AM Mass ■ Youth Group (BBQ) on Sunday

Mommy & Me

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

Mark Your Calendar

On Sunday, November 16 after the 12 PM Mass there will be the Official Dedication of the 245th street to the late Rev. John J. Gribbon. More infor-mation to come.