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. Kuno Kim, Parochial Vicar

Sister Christine Scherer, D.W., Religious Educ. Mr. Jan Wnek, Music Minister

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

(due to early deadline, amount not yet available)

$6,185

April 1st: Easter Sunday of The Resurrection of The Lord

Last week’s offering Average weekly expenses

FROM THE PASTOR… Dear Parishioners,

From Father Jerry

and all who serve

St. Raphael’s parish

THE SECOND COLLECTION AT THE EASTER MASSES… Is for the nursing and medical needs of retired and disabled priests.

Thank you for your generosity.

April 1st: Easter Sunday of The Resurrection of The Lord

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

Sunday, April 1st—Easter Sunday 8:00am— Alexander J. Boehler Jr. (1st Anniversary) (Robert Boehler) AND Arthur Fourcand and Yvonne Clara Samedi Fourcand (Yanick Fourcand) AND Sixto De Jesus (45th Anniversary) (Daughter Gloria, Leo, Kevin Gonzales and Family) 9:30 am—KOREAN MASS 11:00am—Easter Novena 12:30 pm—Adelfo Hector Carvente Dominguez Monday, April 2nd: 9:00 am—Easter Novena Tuesday April 3rd: 9:00am— Grace Burke (Kevin Burke) Wednesday, April 4th: 9:00am—Easter Novena Thursday, April 5th: 9:00am— Easter Novena Friday, April 6th: 9:00am—Juanita Leon (Estate) Saturday, April 7th: 5:00pm— Anna Merz (38th Anniversary) (Robert Boehler) AND Patricia Huber (Aideen McNamee) AND Maura and John Donovan (Eileen and Don McCallian) AND Carmel Doran (Patrick Morgan) AND Leticia Suarez Cortes (Daniel Suarez) Sunday, April 8th: 8:00am— People of St. Raphael Parish 9:45AM—KOREAN MASS 11:00am— Patrick Mitchell (His wife and Family) 12:30pm— Easter Novena

Mass Intentions for the Week April 1st

(Fumio Tanai photo)

UPCOMING BAPTISM DATES:

In English:

Sat., May 12, 2:00 pm. Prep class is Sat., May 5, 11:00 am.

In Spanish:

Sat., April 21, 7:30 pm. Prep class is Mon., April 16, 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. Volunteers and donations are welcome. No clothing, furniture or appli-ances accepted.

EVENTS…

Sun., Apr. 1:

Easter Sunday

No Rel. Ed. (CCD) classes today

April Fools Day

2nd Day of Jewish Passover

Mon., Apr. 2:

7:30 pm—Family Mass Choir practice

Tues., Apr. 3:

Wed., Apr. 4:

7 pm—Spanish Rosary +Praise

Thurs., Apr. 5:

Food Pantry 10:30 am to 12 noon

7:30 pm—Choir practice

Fri., Apr. 6:

7th Day of Jewish Passover

7 pm—Spanish Faith Formation (RB)

7 pm—Folkloric Dance Group (MBH)

Sat., Apr. 7:

Rummage Sale (MBH): 10 am to 5 pm

1 pm—English baptism

6 pm—Mexican Church Fundraising event

Sun., Apr. 8:

2nd Sunday of Easter

9:30 am—Rel. Ed. (CCD) classes

Family Masses at 11 am & 12:30 pm

THIS ‘N THAT

1. There are no Religious Education (CCD) classes today, but classes will be held next Sunday, April 7th.

2. Confirmation candidates for the May 11th ceremony at Queen of Angels are reminded about their Confirmation Retreat there on Saturday, April 21, 9 am to 12 noon.

3. The Food Pantry thanks the Green Valley Marketplace of Sunnyside for their recent donation ($100) to this outreach.

4. For a trusted source of all-things-Bible, visit https://catholic.bible, run by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Resources include daily Mass readings and ―lectio divina‖ tips in English and Spanish, audio recordings, links to the entire Bible, and much more.

5. The Xavier Society for the Blind produces the Sunday Mass texts in Braille for those who are blind. Parishioners who would like to receive a monthly copy can contact the society directly at 212-473-7800. The service is free of charge.

After our one-time indoor Rummage Sale (rain or shine) this coming Saturday, our outdoor Flea Markets start up again in May. Here are the dates for the new season—all Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm:

May 6……...June 3……….July 8……….August 5………. September 2……….October 7

If you have any usable stuff to donate to the parish fundraising table (no clothes, furniture, appliances), items can be dropped off at the rectory during office hours.

Jesus’ resurrection—the most important event in human history– is how we know that what he said and did while on earth is true and his promises to us are trustworthy. During his public ministry, he spoke and acted as God. He promised that, if we follow him, we will have eternal life. Either he was God and had the power to make it true, or he was a mere man claiming to be someone he was-n’t. His victory over the tomb was verified by over 500 eyewitnesses. His resurrection gives us hope and the assuring promise of eternal life.

EL RINCON HISPANO

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 rec-toría. Todos están invitados a participar.

MISA FAMILIAR: Domingo 8 de abril

12:30 pm Refrescos en el salon de abajo despues de la misa.

Venta: este sábado 7 de abril de las 10 am a 5 pm, en el salon de

abajo..

Les pedimos a todos a considerar, en oración, un regalo o un compromiso a la Campaña Católica Anual 2018. Las buenas obras realizadas por medio de su donación a la Campaña Católica Anual le ayuden a la gente de Brooklyn y Queens en maneras imposibles para una sola parróquia.

PEREGRINACIÓN A LA TIERRA SANTA

Mons. Jonás Achacoso organiza una peregrinación a la Tierra Santa del 31 de octubre al 9 de noviembre de 2018. El viaje

cuesta $ 2,999 que incluye: pasaje aéreo de ida y vuelta desde JFK, hoteles de primera clase, servicios las mejores guías que

habla inglés-español, desayuno y cena todos los días. Informes: 718-392-0011

Es un método por medio del cual la espirituali-dad individual puede desarrollarse, vivirse y compartirse en cualquier area humana donde haya cristianos dis-puestos a dedicar sus vidas a Dios de manera continua. El método se introduce por medio de un pequeño curso—Cursillo.

Para mas información hablen con nuestras feligreses Angelina Muñoz o Martha Ortega. Las reuniones tienen lugar en la iglesia de Santa Teresa.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

Msgr. Jonas Achacoso is hosting a pilgrimage to the Holy Land on October 31 to November 9, 2018. The trip costs $2,999 which includes: round trip airfare from JFK, first class hotels, services of finest English-Spanish speaking guides, breakfast and dinner daily. Msgr.

Achacosa can be contacted at Queen of An-gels Rectory: telephone 718-392-0011.

This coming Saturday, April 7th, we will be holding a large RUMMAGE SALE in Michael Brennan Hall: 10 am to 5 pm. Rain or shine—no outside vendors. Have any worthwhile stuff to donate to the cause? Please drop it off, in advance, at the rectory. No furniture, no clothing, no ap-pliances (and Flea Market honcho Jim Buck-ley adds: no junk). Thanks.

DUE TO EASTER SUNDAY BEING THE FIRST SUNDAY OF APRIL, THE APRIL FAMILY MASS IS TRANSFERRED TO APRIL 8TH: 11 am IN ENGLISH AND 12:30 pm IN SPANISH. REFRESHMENTS DOWNSTAIRS AFTER THOSE MASSES.

Our assigned parish goal is $39,991. We need widespread help to reach it . Please read below the impact of your gift or pledge to this important Catholic initiative. Thanks

Gifts made to the Annual Catholic Appeal will provide support to tens of thou-sands of people in Brooklyn and Queens through key programs, ministries, and ser-vices across the Church in Brooklyn and Queens. Join us and answer the call by mak-ing a gift to the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal. Our Mission: For generations, the faithful community of the Diocese of Brooklyn through its bishops, clergy and religious have brought the Lord’s charity and love to the aged, in-firmed and disadvantaged. They have worked in schools, hospitals, and in the provi-sion of social services; they have founded parishes and communities; they have An-swered the Call to do the Lord’s work. The Annual Catholic Appeal provides us with an opportunity to Answer the Call of our faith and spread Christ’s love in our communities in Brooklyn and Queens by bringing the Gospel to those who need it the most. Each year as a member of the Catholic Church, you are encouraged to be a beacon of hope to those less fortunate by taking a leadership role in giving and setting an example of Christian Stewardship for others to follow. Much has been given to us and we give thanks by showing a sin-cere concern for the mission and work of the Diocese. By giving back in charity through the Annual Catholic Appeal, we join together as good stewards in our journey to Answer the Call of the Lord. Know that your support of the Annual Catholic Appeal provides for all the ministerial efforts being undertaken in Brooklyn and Queens. Your commitment to join together in faith and to share your gifts with one another is inspiring. To those who have supported the Annual Catholic Appeal in the past, a very gra-cious thank you from those whom you have helped and from those whose lives you have changed. We are grateful for your partnership in the Lord’s work and invite you to join with your neighbors again this year in the mission Christ has given every one of us…to Answer the Call. To donate online go to annualcatholicappeal.org