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CHURCH OF SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT 242-20 88TH AVENUE, BELLEROSE, NY 11426
Week of March 5, 2017
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Parish Mission Statement: St. Gregory the Great Parish, established in 1936, is a welcoming
Catholic community serving the people of Bellerose, Floral Park,
and environs. Pursuing holiness through the Eucharist, we strive
to live out Jesus Christ's mandate of service, evangelization, and
establishment of justice for all. Embracing the diversity and talents
of our members, we seek the participation of everyone on the
journey.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE
SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH
8:00PM-Midnight
Gregorian Hall
Cost $40
Music by The Tommy Mulvihill Band and
County Tyrone Bagpipers
Details in Bulletin
Sponsored by Holy Name Society
Knights of Columbus St. Anne’s Council 2429
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Parish Staff:
Msgr. Edward A. Ryan, Pastor
Rev. William Dulaney, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Johnson Nedungadan, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Arthur Cutter
Deacon Robert Zeuner
Sr. Patricia Anglin, O.P., Pastoral Associate for
Faith Formation
Ms. Lynn Alaimo, School Principal
Mr. Bart Haggerty, Director of Music Ministry
Msgr. Eugene A. Feldhaus, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Joseph Cunningham, Pastor Emeritus
Mr. John Reh, Civil Trustee
Mrs. Patricia Brandt, Civil Trustee
Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00PM
Sunday: 8:00AM; 9:15AM; 11:00AM; 12:30PM;
5:15PM
Sunday in Gregorian Hall: 9:15AM (when Religious
Ed Classes are in session)
Weekdays Monday - Friday: 7:00AM; 9:00AM,
Saturday Morning: 9:00AM
Holydays: Vigil Mass: 7:30PM
7:00AM; 9:00AM; 12:00Noon
Eucharistic Devotion: Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament will take place every Tuesday from the
conclusion of the 9:00AM Mass until 10:30AM..
Contact Information:
Parish Office:
242-20 88th Ave.
Phone 718-347-3707
Fax 718-347-0583
Parish Website: saintgregorythegreat.com
Parish Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Lois Brady, Parish Receptionist
Miss Jennifer Kalin, Parish Receptionist
Mrs. Patricia McMenamin, Parish Secretary
Mr. Peter Varol, Parish Bookkeeper
Office Hours:
Weekdays 9:00AM - 7:30PM
Saturdays 9:00AM - 1:30PM
Sundays 9:00AM - 12:30PM
Office of Faith Formation Gregorian Hall
Phone 718-347-0525
Sr. Patricia Anglin, O.P., Pastoral Associate
for Faith Formation
Ms. Kathy LaVache, Secretary
Office Hours:
Tuesday 10:30AM - 3:30PM
Wednesday 10:30AM - 3:30PM
Thursday 10:30AM - 3:30PM
Sunday 10:15AM - 11:30AM
St. Gregory the Great School Address 244-44 87th Ave.
Phone 718-343-5053
School Website: sgtgschool.org
Ms. Lynn Alaimo, Principal
Mrs. Camille Gunning, Secretary
Baptism: Baptism is celebrated on the Second Sunday of each month at 2:00PM and on the Fourth Saturday of
each month at 12:00Noon. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment to meet with Deacon Zeuner.
Sacrament of Penance: The Sacrament of Penance is offered each Saturday at 1:00PM. and at other times by
appointment with one of our priests.
Marriage: A couple planning marriage must make an appointment with one of our priests or deacons at least 6
months in advance of the marriage.
THE ALTAR BREADS AND WINE
which will be used at the celebrations of
the Eucharist throughout the week of
March 5, 2017, have been donated in
loving memory of Edward Jandovitz,
requested by June Jandovitz.
ARISE Lenten Prayer Circles
Days & Times Starting Date
Sunday 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM TBD
Monday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 3/6/17
Monday 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM 3/6/17
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2/28/17
Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 3/1/17
Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 3/8/17
SPRING 2017
St. Gregory Prayer Circles Registration
NAME: _______________________________________
(Please Print)
ADDRESS: ____________________________________
____________________________________
Home Phone: ______________________________
Cell Phone: _______________________________
1st Choice:
Day of Week ____________________Time __________
2nd Choice
Day of Week ____________________Time __________
FAITH FORMATION
Religion classes for children in Grades 1 through 8 at-
tending public school are held on Sunday mornings fol-
lowing the 9:15AM Family Mass in Gregorian Hall.
Diocesan Guidelines require two years of preparation
for first Holy Communion. Children 6 years of age or
older who have not been baptized must receive two years
of instruction before receiving the sacrament of Baptism.
In all cases, parents/guardians must make an appoint-
ment to speak with Sr. Patricia Anglin at the Office of
Faith Formation 718-347-0525.
RCIA - If you are an adult, 18 years or older and inter-
ested in completing your Sacraments of Initiation
(Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion) now is
the time to register. Please contact Sr. Patricia Anglin at
718-347-0525 to make an appointment.
FIRST PENANCE was celebrated this past Saturday for
the boys and girls in second grade in the Faith Formation
Program and School. Congratulations to them.
ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULE
SAT. MAR. 4TH
5PM Robert Brandt, Justin Brown,
Darla Polanco
SUN. MAR. 5TH
8:00AM Alexis Sarabia, Jared Sarabia
9:15AM Courtney McMahon, Angelina
Valentino, Samantha & Abigail Roy
9:15(Hall)) Tiffany Gadais, Diana Gilday,
Ashley Benitez, Enda Heaney
11:00AM Gbemisola & Timi Faba,
Caitlyn Gousse, Connor DeFay
12:30PM Kaycee & Lindsey Dominquez,
Ashley & Nathan Pichardo
5:15PM Christopher Tuffy, Jonathan Mulligan
SAT. MAR. 11TH
5PM Alexis & Aaron Torres, William Reid
SUN. MAR. 12TH
8:00AM Fiona Clabby, Chloe Porter,
Dyanna Robertson
9:15AM Jazmine & Joanne Bergancia
11:00AM Michael & Sean Sweeney,
Kevin Calisto
12:30PM Declan, Liam & Eamon Cullinan
5:15PM Jessica Flynn, Jessica Maderik,
Anthony Sosa
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Week of March 5, 2017
SUNDAY COOPERSSTOWN BAKE SALE After Masses Oak Room RITE OF WELCOMING 11:00AM Mass Church ATHLETIC ASSOC. 1:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall ALCOHOLICS ANON. OPEN 8:00PM Convent Basement
MONDAY ARISE 10:00-11:30AM Office Basement ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall EMOTIONS ANON. 7:30PM Convent Basement ARISE 7:30-9:00PM Office Basement ROSARY SOCIETY 7:30PM Oak Room
TUESDAY ADORATION 9:30AM Church CRAFT GROUP 9:30AM Convent Basement ARISE 1:00-2:30PM Office Basement GOLDEN AGE LEISURE 1:00-4:00PM Oak Room ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall ATHLETIC ASSOC. BOARD MEETING 7:30PM Oak Room ADULT CHOIR 7:30PM Office Basement CHAMBER SINGERS 9:30PM Office Basement
WEDNESDAY STROKE LIFE SUPPORT 1:30PM Oak Room DIVINE MERCY 3:00PM Chapel ARISE 4:00-5:30PM Office Basement ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall FOLK GROUP 7:00PM Office Basement ARISE (2) 7:00PM & 7:30PM Off Site
THURSDAY GOLDEN AGE GHT 12:00-4:00PM Oak Room ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall QIGONG 6:30-7:30PM Oak Room CILL CAIS 7:30PM Oak Room
FRIDAY ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall CHEERLEADING 4:00-6:00PM Oak Room ALCOHOLICS ANON. STEP 7:00PM Convent Basement STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7:30PM Church ALCOHOLICS ANON. CLOSED 8:30PM Convent Basement
SATURDAY
PENANCE 1:00PM Church
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE 8:00PM Gregorian
Hall
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Week of March 5, 2017
SUN. MAR. 5TH
8:00AM Felicia & Vincent Bisci
9:15 Members of the Purgatorial Society
9:15(Hall)
11:00 Sebastien & Stephan Etheart (L)
12:30PM Harold, Alex & Wendell Telecide (L)
5:15PM All People of the Parish
MON. MAR. 6TH
7AM
9AM Eileen J. Cronin
TUES. MAR. 7TH
7AM Felcina Rajbahar (Birth. Rem.) (L)
9AM Anthony Garone
WED. MAR. 8TH
7AM Flori Yadav (Birth. Rem.) (L)
9AM Edward Jandovitz Sr. (Birth. Rem.)
THURS. MAR 9TH
7AM Christina Rajbahar (Birth. Rem. ) (L)
9AM Michael Ablaza & Family (L)
FRI. MAR. 10TH
7AM Roselee O’Brien
9AM Angie & Vincent E. Toner
SAT. MAR. 11TH
9AM Joan Valinski, Anna Vivirito
5PM Stanley & Laura Oles
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
FOR THE SICK
Clare Trummer, Denise Best,
Giuliana Diakobasilis, Linda delGallego,
Fernanda Agro, Felicia Cardillo,
Andrew Fittante
FOR THE DECEASED
Nellie Geraci
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH. Re-
member to set your clocks ahead one hour
Saturday night.
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
PASTOR’S DESK
3/5/2017
“They’re gonna make it better next time;
let’s hope for the best.”
- Chevion
Ms. Chevion spoke for legions of New Yorkers as she
sat in Peacock Alley at the Waldorf Astoria for the last
Sunday brunch before renovations in the famed hotel be-
gan on Ash Wednesday.
For the past eight decades, politicians, lovers, and busi-
ness men have been meeting “under the clock” in the
lobby. Now the hands of the Liberty Clock have been
stilled, as time has run out on the structure’s career as a
hotel. When renovations are complete, it will house
mostly condominiums.
Lent is the Church’s annual reminder that time will
run out for all of us. It is, likewise, an invitation – no, a
summons – to allow God to make renovations to our inte-
rior selves. Each year we enter this privileged season
with Ms. Chevion’s attitude. “He’s gonna make us better
next time; let’s hope for the best.”
Lent also sets the clock ticking on the 2017 Annual
Catholic Appeal. Unfortunately, time ran out on us be-
fore we could make it to our goal for last year’s appeal,
and the parish was billed for the amount not received
in the Appeal.
Cont.
This year I am asking that more of our parishioners make
a pledge or gift, no matter how modest. “They’re gonna
make it better next time…” I promised the man from the
Appeals Office who called looking for a check for the
shortfall in the 2016 ACA. “Let’s hope for the best.”
Below on this page you will find 10 out-of-the-box
suggestions for Lent. Let me call your attention to #2:
Throw away or donate something everyday for 40 days.
And let me make the out-of-the-box suggestion that you
do that by throwing some bucks into an envelope each
day during Lent and then donate the whole thing to the
2017 Annual Catholic Appeal at Easter.
We’re gonna make it better next time; let’s hope for
the best!
DISPENSATION - Bishop DiMarzio has granted all
Catholics of the Brooklyn Diocese a dispensation from
abstinence from meat on the Feast of St. Patrick, Fri-
day, March 17th.
Ten out-of-the-box
Suggestions for Lent
Adapted From
Your Modern Family By Becky Mansfield
1. Don’t buy anything you don’t REALLY need.
2. Throw away - or better yet - Donate 40
things in 40 days.
3. Clean up and de-clutter your home (and
GARAGE) before Easter.
4. Refuse to Gossip.
5. No eating after dinner.
6. Give up soda.
7. Say 3 nice things to your spouse and chil-
dren every day.
8. Don’t eat out. Eat in and eat healthy.
9. Replace 30 minutes of TV or electronic
devices with 30 minutes of devotions or
spiritual reading.
10. Refrain from complaining for 40 days.
SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017
STATIONS OF THE CROSS will take place
every Friday at 7:30PM, in the Church, during
Lent.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12TH - There will be not be a
9:15AM Mass in Gregorian Hall. Students and families
of the Faith Formation Program will attend the
9:15AM Mass in Church.
ROSARY SOCIETY will have a meeting on Monday,
March 6th, at 7:30PM in the Oak Room. Please come and
bring a friend. We will have Irish soda bread and some
traditional Irish entertainment to celebrate St. Patrick’s
Day. If you are able to make and contribute a soda bread
(or two), please let Annette know right away, by emailing
[email protected]. or calling Annette at 718-343-
4033. At this meeting, we will be accepting new and gen-
tly used items for the Auction that will take place on
March 25th. We are also asking for gift certificates, gift
cards, etc., for the Auction. Any donation will be appreci-
ated. Tickets for the Auction will be available to purchase
at the meeting. Tickets are $10 per person.
Also, please bring a donation for the Food Pantry. New
members are always welcome!
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION -
BAKE SALE TODAY to benefit the Cooperstown Patri-
ots Baseball Team. Stop in to purchase some delicious
treats. Thank you for your support.
CHEERLEADING - St. Gregory’s Cheerleaders are com-
peting at the CYO 2nd Annual Cheerleading Showcase
TODAY. Good luck cheerleaders!!
SAVE THE DATE!! SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH for ST.
GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL’S
GOODS & SERVICES AUCTION. It’s that
time of year again...do you have new in-box
items that have been lying around the house?
Would you like to de-clutter while supporting a
GREAT cause. Consider giving those items to the St.
Gregory the Great School Auction. Donations can be
brought to the School Office. For more information,
please contact the School Office at 718-33-5053.
- Thank you, the Home School Association
RUN-A-WAYS - “On the Road Again” to Woodloch
Pines, March 13th-17th. Departure time is 8:30AM.
Please arrive between 8:00-8:15AM at the old parking lot.
BOOK CLUB - The next selection for the the meeting on
Monday, March 20th, at 7:00PM in the Of-
fice Basement is The Marriage of Opposites
by Alice Hoffman. The book is available at
the Bellerose Library.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE
SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH
8:00PM-Midnight
Gregorian Hall
Music by The Tommy Mulvihill Band and
County Tyrone Bagpipers
Full sit-down dinner of:
* Fresh Corned Beef * Potato * Vegetable
* Irish Soda Bread * Beer, Wine, Soda
*Irish Coffee $1.00 per person
$40 per person
Early purchase of tickets is highly recommended!!!
For tickets please call:
Mike Sweeney 917-567-8909
John Kolb 347-426-7726
Tim Quinn 718-347-5020
Sponsored by Holy Name Society
Knights of Columbus St. Anne’s Council 2429
Ancient Order of Hibernians
*In an effort to support The Bridge to Life, inc., we will
be taking donations at the door of the following items:
onsies and stretches 0-6 months, receiving blankets,
crib sheets, hooded towels, winter clothing and jackets
in sizes 3 - 6. For further information, please visit the
website thebridgetolife.org.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Prayer shawls are for
those who are in need of comfort, to provide
hope and healing to those who are most in
need of a reminder of God’s love for them.
Prayer shawls and lap robes are available at
no cost. The next meeting will take place on
Monday, March 20th , at 1:00PM in the Oak Room. If the
weather is not good, please call the Parish Office to see if
the meeting will take place. For more information on the
Ministry or for a shawl or lap robe, please call Maria Alta-
muro at 516-782-6278.
COLLECTIONS: The collection for the week of February 26th
amounted to $8,745. Thank you for your
generosity.
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
LENTEN REGULATIONS:
ABSTINENCE: The Church requires all the faithful
who have reached their 14th year of age to abstain to-
tally from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of
Lent.
FASTING: All the faithful between the ages of 18 &
59 inclusive are bound to observe the fasting regula-
tions on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This prac-
tice involves limiting oneself to a single full meal and
avoiding food between meals. Light sustenance may
also be take on two other occasions in the course of the
day.
IRISH CULTURAL DAY at St. Mel’s Church will be
celebrated on Sunday, March 5th, 1:00-5:00PM. Con-
tinuous live Irish music, song and dance. There will be
Irish gifts, handcrafts, foods, complimentary refresh-
ments. Donation is $8, children under 12 free. Tickets
available at the door. Sponsored by Ladies AOH Div.
15. St. Mel’s is located at 154th Street and 26th Ave.,
Whitestone.
FLEA MARKET at St. Josaphat’s Church on Sunday,
March 12th, 9:00AM-4:00PM. The church is located at
210th Street and 35th Avenue, Bayside.
WE ARE ALL GOD’S DELIGHT! An evening for our
LGBT brothers and sisters, family and friends on Tuesday,
March 21st, 7:00-9:00PM, held at the Bishop Molloy Re-
treat House, 86-45 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica. This ministry
seeks to welcome our LGBT brothers and sisters along
with family and friends for prayers, discussion and social.
Free will offering.
PAINT PARTY held at Queen of Peace Residence, Lit-
tle Sisters of the Poor, on Saturday, March
25th at 7:00PM. Come join the fun and
bring a friend! There will be food, drinks
and door prizes. Donation: $40. For more
information please contact Nancy 516-741-
0827 or Alice 516-439-6247.
BISHOP MCDONNELL MHS REUNION will take
place on April 22nd, Noon-5:00PM, at the former Bishop
McDonnell MHS, located at 260 Eastern Parkway,
Brooklyn. All grads and guests are welcome. The cost is
$90 per person. For more information, please contact
Rita Monaghan-Maloney at 718-857-2700 ext. 2253 or
VOCATIONS
VOCATION RETREAT with Bishop Nicholas Dimar-
zio will take place on March 24th-26th, at the Immacu-
late Conception Center in Douglaston. This retreat is a
special invitation to discerners to spend the weekend with
Bishop DiMarzio with talks and presentations on the call
to vocation to the priesthood. Arrive for registration at
5:30PM. There is no fee.
INSPIRA HOLY HOUR - Friday, March 17th - This is
a bilingual (Spanish) Holy Hour held at Most Precious
Blood Church, in Brooklyn, from 7:00-10:00PM. There
will be worship, music, adoration and an opportunity for
fellowship and games. For additional information, please
contact Vocations Office at 718-827-2454 or email
TRIPS
GOLDEN AGE LEISURE CLUB presents:
NIAGARA FALLS - September 25th - 29th - Trip in-
cludes: luxury motor coach with air conditioning, four
night accommodations at Four Points Sheraton Hotel in
Canada, four full breakfasts, three full dinners, touring of
the Niagara area that includes a cruise on the Hornblower
Boat, stops at the Floral Clock, Horseshoe Falls, Niagara
on the Lake with wine tasting, Imax theatre featuring
“Niagara Miracles, Myths and Magic” and much more. A
$100 deposit is due to secure your reservation. A valid
USA passport is required. Cost is $980 pp/single, $750
pp/dbl, $700 pp/triple. Travel insurance is a must.
OVERNIGHT in AMISH COUNTRY - November 28th
-29th to see “The Miracle of Christmas” at the Sight &
Sound Theatre, Sands Casino and an overnight stay at Her-
shey Farm Inn. Cost is $280 pp/single, $230 pp/dbl and
$206 pp/triple. Trip includes bus transportation, full buf-
fet breakfast and family style dinner plus show and $20
free slot play and $5 food coupon at Sands Casino. De-
posit of $50 is due.
Flyers for both trips are on the Bulletin Board.
For more information and to make reservations, please
call Finbar at 718-343-0676.