Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Luke Church, Whitestone, New York 12 October 2014 From the Desk of the Pastor -The oils used for the celebration of the Sacraments of initiation, holy orders and the anointing of the sick according to an ancient tradition are reverently reserved in a special place in the church. (Book of Blessing - Introduction) As part of the First Anniversary Mass of Dedication of the church a special ritual for the Blessing of the newly installed Repository for Holy Oils will take place. This repository - also known as an Ambry, is located on the wall to the right of the statue of the Blessed Mother. The ambry consists of three glass containers, each one holding a vessel of holy oil - the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick and one for Holy Chrism. Each repository, while similar in form, will vary slightly to indicate the oil stored in it: The Oil of the Sick: has a top of green colored glass indicating the hope and comfort given to the sick who will be anointed; the front panel has been decorated with an olive branch symbol of healing and strength; The Oil of Catechumens: has a purple glass top indicating the process of conversion and penitence catechumens must undergo in preparation for the life giving waters of their baptism; The Sacred Chrism: has a repository topped with gold glass symbolic of Christ from which chrism gets its name. Used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders and in the anointing of the walls of a church and of the altar, the front panel bears a symbol of the power of the Holy Spirit that comes upon all anointed by Sacred Chrism. Each repository rests on a wood and granite base the front of which bears the sign of the holy cross which is also seen on the base of the dedication candles placed throughout the church marking the place where the walls were anointed with Chrism as part of the dedication ceremony. Each year the Bishop blesses the oils and consecrates the Chrism at the celebration of the Chrism Mass held at the cathedral church of the diocese on Holy Thursday morning or at some other day during Holy Week. The oils blessed and Chrism consecrated are then sent to all the parishes of the diocese for their use in the year to come. The old oils are changed each year and replaced by the newly blessed oils. The repository designed for our church truly provides a worthy, beautiful and reverent place for the reservation of the holy oils. Thank you to Mrs. Martha McLoughlin who donated the repository and vessels in memory of her husband Michael. Once again, please join us for the First Anniversary Mass of Dedication on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 12 noon. A light reception will follow in the Pastoral Center. God bless! Let us pray for one another, Page 1 The Feast of Saint Luke -Takes place on Saturday, October 18. We will mark the feast of our parish patron at the 8:30am Mass which will be offered for the parishioners of Saint Luke Parish. The celebration will continue at all the Masses on the weekend of October 18 & 19th. Hospitality Sunday -The first Hospitality Sunday will also mark the feast of Saint Luke as it will be held after all Masses on Sunday, October 19th in the Pastoral Center. All are invited to stop by for some light refreshments. Novena in Honor of Saint Luke -Special prayers to Saint Luke will be recited at all the regular parish Masses beginning on Thursday, October 9th as we prepare to celebrate his feast day. Join us in seeking the intercession of Saint Luke for our own needs and the needs of family, neighbors and parishioners. 2015 CALENDARS We are grateful to Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home for once again donating the church calendars for 2015. New 2015 calendars will be available the weekend of November 8 & 9 at the front doors of the church. Calendars are available in English and Italian. Did you know--? Each year every parish in the diocese is given an assessment based on a percentage of their annual income as a form of Diocesan commitment to help support the many needs of the diocesan church. The assessment runs from September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013. The assessment for Saint Luke for the 2015 MASS BOOK present fiscal year is $65,500. Parish funds The 2015 Mass Book will open on taken from the weekly collection are used to Wednesday, October 29th at 9:00am. An meet this financial obligation of the parish to offering of $15 per Mass is payable in cash the diocese. Your continued generosity is most or by check. Limit of five Masses per family. appreciated helping us to meet this and other Please bring exact change for number of financial obligations. Masses you wish to arrange. To accommodate the large number of May God bless you and reward your parishioners on the first day, please come to generosity. the Pastoral Center. If possible please have dates and times of Masses you wish to Msgr. Tosi arrange prepared in advance so that we may use time efficiently. Page 2 COLLECTIONS October 4 & 5 Amount Needed $12,333 $13,425 Envelopes Mailed Envelopes Received 2,001 606 Annual Catholic Appeal 2014 Thank you to all who have made a gift. The Campaign ends on December 31, 2014. So there is still time to make a gift. As of October 6th a total of $115,770 has been pledged toward the parish goal of $100,580 with $93,285 already received from 381 donors. Remember: When We Give, We Share the Light of Faith **************************************************************************** Parish Pastoral Council Meeting The next meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council will take place on Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30pm in the Pastoral Center. Bereavement Support Group Will meet on Tuesday, November 4th at 7:30pm in the Pastoral Center. For more information please call Sister Theresa at (718) 746-8531. **************************************************************************** Come Let’s Celebrate -As part of the observance of Saint Patrick, the parish is planning an Irish Heritage celebration on Sunday, March 15th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in the Pastoral Center - food, Irish dancing and music and more. Celebrate the joy of being Irish. All parishioners are invited. More information to follow! **************************************************************************** The annual All Souls Mass for the faithful of our parish and families especially those who died and were buried from Saint Luke Church this past year (since last November 2013) will be celebrated on: Saturday, November 22 12 noon at Saint Luke Church All are invited to join in praying for our beloved faithful departed and the light reception to follow in the Pastoral Center. Page 3 MISSION STATEMENT As a community of believers in Jesus Christ and in Communion with the universal church, we strive to follow the Lord’s command to love God and one another. Rooted in word and sacrament, we grow together as a Eucharistic community inviting all to the Good News of Jesus. First Anniversary - Dedication of Saint Luke Church Monday, October 20th marks the first Anniversary of the Dedication of our renovated and restored church. All are invited to join the celebration of a special Mass at 12 noon on Monday, October 20th to again give thanks to God and ask His blessing upon the parish. A light reception will follow in the Pastoral Center. Mark your calendar and join in celebrating this joyous event. **************************************************************************** MINISTERS OF CONSOLATION Our parish Ministry of Consolation offers comfort and help to families who are experiencing the loss of loved ones. Some of our ministers visit the family at the funeral parlor during the wake, some assist with the planning of the funeral Mass and others attend and assist at the funeral in a number of capacities. Sister Theresa will meet with the Ministers of Consolation on Thursday, October 16th at 7:30pm in the St. Matthew Room of our Pastoral Center. If you might be interested in joining this very important ministry, please contact Sister Theresa at (718) 746-8531 and plan to attend the October 16th meeting. **************************************************************************** CONGRATULATIONS Please keep these couples in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Marriage here at the parish: Saturday, October 18 at 1pm * Jonathan Thomas & Alyssa Wick Friday, October 24 at 3pm * Nicholas Amante & Christina Hubany Saturday, October 25 at 1pm * Richard Riccardi & Margaret Barbara Page 4 BAPTISM PROGRAM When preparing for the Baptism of your child, parents must attend a Pre-Baptism Class. Godparents are welcome and encouraged to attend. The class is held once a month usually on the third Monday night of the month at 7:30pm. The Baptismal Liturgy is usually celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of the month at 3pm. No Baptism can take place until the church receives a copy of the child’s Birth Certificate as required by the diocese. If you are planning a Baptism, please note the following dates: Baptism Class Baptism Sunday October 26 October 20 November 9 & 23 November 17 December 14 & 28 December 15 January 11 & 25 January 12 February 8 & 22 February 9 When considering godparents, please understand that a Godparent should: 1. be a firm and enthusiastic believer, ready, willing, and able to help his or her godchild live a Christian life. 2. be at least sixteen years old. 3. lead a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken. 4. have received all three of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. 5. not be the child’s parent. For more information and to schedule a baptism appointment, please call Sister Theresa at (718) 746-8531. **************************************************************************** ITALIAN DIALECT NIGHT An evening of dialects of Italy will be held Saturday, October 25 Pastoral Center from 7pm - 10pm. All are welcome! Please bring a treat! For more information please call Damiana Testa at 718-746-6269. *************************************************************************** In observance of Columbus Day, the Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, October 13th. The office will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th at 9:00am. Page 5 12 OTTOBRE 2014: AVVISI PARROCCHIALI La Novena per la Festa di San Luca sara` tenuta durante tutte le Messe da 9 Ottobre al 17 Ottobre. La Santa Messa sulla Festa di San Luca, 18 Ottobre sara` celebrata alle 8:30AM. L’Anniversario della Dedicazione della nostra Chiesa sara` celebrata 20 Ottobre 2014 con la Santa Messa al mezzogiorno e una recezione dopo. Salva la data! 8 Novembre Pellegrinaggio al Santuario di Santa Francesca Saveria Cabrini. (Leggete l’atra pagina per dettagli). Triduo per Santa Francesca Cabrini dopo la Messa a Mezzogiorno 10, 11, 12 Novembre. Pregheremo in preparazione per la Festa di Madre Cabrini sul 13 Novembre. La Sera dei Dialetti- Sabato 25 Ottobre dalle 7-10PM nel Centro Pastorale, siete tutti invitati a partecipare per godere una serata dedicata alle nostre tradizioni e alla nostra grande cultura. Venite e portate i vostri amici. Entrata gratis, ma abbiamo bisogno dei dolci locali. Per informazione chiama Damiana Testa 718-746-6269. San Luca, Evangelista Biografia: Festa di san Luca, Evangelista, che, secondo la tradizione, nato ad Antiochia da famiglia pagana e medico di professione, si convertì alla fede in Cristo. Divenuto compagno carissimo di san Paolo Apostolo, sistemò con cura nel Vangelo tutte le opere e gli insegnamenti di Gesù, divenendo scriba della mansuetudine di Cristo, e narrò negli Atti degli Apostoli gli inizi della vita della Chiesa fino al primo soggiorno di Paolo a Roma. Page 6 SAINT LUKE USHER SOCIETY We are hoping to revitalize the St. Luke Usher Society. We are in the process of seeking new members to assist as ushers at Sunday Mass and various other services and sacramental celebrations throughout the year. Following the other liturgical ministries, the ministry of usher is open to both men and women. It is our hope in this way to re-establish the importance of the Ministry of Ushers. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Usher Society or desire more information, please complete the form below and drop it in the collection basket, or call the Rectory at 718-746-8102. ——————————————————————————————— Name_________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ Telephone Number_____________________________________________________ ____I would like more information before making my decision. ____I am interested in joining the Usher Society. _____I am available for all Masses. _____I am available for the following: _____Sat., 5:00pm _____ Sun., 7:30am _____9:00am _____10:30am _____ 5:00pm Page 7 ____11:45am ____1:00pm The parishes of St. Luke and St. Mel would like to offer two options for you to join Fr. Gerard Sauer, Diocesan Pilgrimage Director, on a Marian Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. to The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception led by Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. Page 8 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY Next weekend, October 18 & 19, our parish will celebrate World Mission Sunday. This year we are invited to reach out and help build the Church in Mongolia, the world’s youngest Catholic Church, as well as local churches throughout the Missions, in the most remote areas across our world. Through the work of these churches, and their witness to Christ, the poor receive practical help and experience God’s love and mercy, His hope and peace. Please keep the Missions in your daily prayers. Please come prepared next weekend to give generously in the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. For more information, please visit www.IAmAMissionary.org. **************************************************************************** **************************************************************************** RELIC OF SAINT JOHN PAUL II St. Adalbert Parish, 52-29 83 Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373 Celebration of the introduction of the relic of St. John Paul II Saturday, October 18, 2014 5pm Mass (English) Fr. Brad Milunski, OFM Conv Vicar Provincial of Our Lady of the Angels, USA 7pm Mass (Polish) Abp Henryk Hoser Bishop of Warsaw-Prague Sunday, October 19, 2014 Veneration of the relic of St. John Paul II after Mass 8:30am, 10:00am (Polish), 11:30am Page 9 SAVE THE DATE -- Page 10 Page 11 The Blessing of the Animals Saturday, October 4th was the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. In observance of the feast Msgr. Tosi blessed the animals in front of the statue of Saint Francis across from the church. Picture shown: Msgr. Tosi blessing a bearded dragon lizard. *********************************************************************** PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF ST. FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI On Saturday, November 8, 2014, we will be going on pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Frances Cabrini in Manhattan and celebrating Mass at her tomb. We will leave from St. Luke Church at 10AM and we will return by 2:30PM. The cost will be $20, and it will be collected that day. The Mass will be in Italian, but with some parts in English as well. Coffee will be provided, but if you wish you are asked to bring your own lunch. There will be time to visit the shrine, pray at the tomb of St. Frances Cabrini, and meet her Sisters. To reserve your spot call the Rectory or see Claudia Morelli. Sabato, 8 Novembre 2014, andremo in pellegrinaggio al Santuario di Santa Francesca Cabrini a Manhattan e celebremo la Messa alla sua tomba. Partiremo alle 10AM davanti alla Chiesa de San Luca e torneremo per 2:30PM. Il prezzo e $20. Se volete, potrete portare un sacco di pranzo. Avremo tempo per visitare la chiesa, celebrare la Santa Messa, pregare alla tomba della Santa, e incontrare le Sorelle del Sacro Cuore. Per prenotare, dovete chiamare l’ufficio parrochiale o potete vedere Claudia Morelli. Page 12 ST. LUKE SCHOOL WHERE FAITH AND KNOWLEDGE MEET 718-746-3833 www.slswhitestone.org Celebrating 104 Years of Excellence in Catholic Education 1910—2015 The second grade students in Mrs. Vella’s class gather in prayer with Fr. Michael Bruno during one of his weekly classroom visits. The class has been learning about the beginnings of the church and the meaning of Pentecost. Fr. Bruno asked the children to recount the events of the first Pentecost and how it affected the apostles. The students have come to recognize that they too are disciples of Jesus and have the responsibility to follow Jesus’ teachings. This year the children will be preparing for the sacraments of Penance and First Eucharist. The second grade students, their teachers, and parents will be participating in several meetings and a retreat day which are included in the parish First Sacraments’ Program. Page 13 Amazing Apples! It’s that time of year again…fall has arrived! What’s better than a crisp, juicy, ripe, round apple? Mrs. Molen’s Kindergarten class learned all about apples. We read books that gave us information about apples. The children used a hand lens to take a closer look at the inside of an apple. Next, we made an apple using a paper plate and labeled its parts. The children also drew pictures depicting the life cycle of an apple. We looked at what an apple tree looks like through the four seasons. Lastly, the children tasted applesauce and made a graph of our preferences. Shiny and sweet and simple to eat. Crunch, crunch, crunch! Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 OPEN HOUSES Archbishop Molloy High School, 83-53 Manton St., Briarwood, NY invites you to attend Open House on Sunday, October 19th from 11am to 4pm. Visit Molloy and meet faculty, administrators and students. Visit the website at www.molloyhs.org for more information. St. Agnes Academic High School, 13-20 124th St., College Point, invites you to attend Open House on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10am to 12:30pm. For information, please contact the school at (718) 353-6276 or visit the website at www.stagneshs.org. The Mary Louis Academy, 176-21 Wexford Terrace, Jamaica Estates, invites you to attend Open House on Sunday, October 19 from 10am to 3pm. Last presentation at 2pm. For more information please call the school at (718) 297-2120. Regis High School, 55 East 84th St., New York City, invites you to Open House on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 13 from 1-4pm. For more information, please call Eric DiMichele, Director of Admissions at (212) 2881100, Ext. 2057 or [email protected]. St. Francis Preparatory School, 6100 Francis Lewis Blvd., Fresh Meadows, N.Y. Open House on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 12 noon until 4:30pm. Auditorium Presentations: 12:15, 1:15, 2:15 & 3:30pm. For more information please call (718) 423-8810 or www.sfponline.org. Holy Cross High School, 26-20 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing Open House on Sunday, October 19 from 1pm-4pm. Presentations in the auditorium beginning at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. For further information call: Mr. Giannuzzi at (718) 886-7250, Ext. 558. Dominican Academy, 44 East 68th St., New York Open House on Saturday, October 18 at 10:30am - 1pm. For more information please call (212) 744-0195. St. John’s Preparatory School, 21-21 Crescent Street, Astoria, NY Open House on Saturday, October 18 from 11am-3pm. For more information please call 718-721-7200. **************************************************************************************** The Catholic Widows/Widowers of Queens Will hold their next meeting in St. Kevin’s School Cafeteria located at 45-50 195th St., Flushing on Monday, October 20th at 7:00pm. Parking is available in the school yard on 195 St. Please call Augustine Young at 718-296-4642 or Nancy Bongiovi at 718-353-1045. **************************************************************************************** The Bridge to Life is in dire need of boys baby clothes size 3-6 months (No newborn size please), as well as boys toddler clothes 3,4,5,6 & 7. Crib sheets are also needed. Thank you very much for your support. **************************************************************************************** Jazz Italiano with the Paul Joseph Quartet Sunday, October 19th at 1pm at Mary’s Nativity Church, 46-02 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, NY $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Light refreshments will be served before the concert. For more information call (718) 359-5996 or http://www.marynatstann.org/events/10/2014. **************************************************************************************** Organ Concert In honor of f the 10th Anniversary of St. Thomas More Church at St. John’s University, the Peragallo Pipe Organ Company will be giving an organ concert featuring Dr. Jennifer Pascual, the Director of Music at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The concert will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7:30pm in St. Thomas More Church on St. John’s Queens Campus. There is no charge for this event. For more information contact St. John’s University Campus Ministry at 718-990-6255. Page 18 SCRIPTURE READINGS Mon. - Gal 4:22-24,26-27,31-5:1; Lk 11:29-32 Tues. - Gal 5:1-6; Lk 11:37-41 Wed. - Gal 5:18-25; Lk 11:42-46 Thurs. - Eph 1:1-10; Lk 11:47-54 Fri. – Eph 1:11-14; Lk 12:1-7 Sat. - 2Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 WE PRAY FOR THE SICK: DEACON HARRY SVEBEL OLIVIA LORRAINE LOFASO THOMAS MOLLOY ANNETTE PANARIELLO VINCENZA PAPA GERARDINA DEANGELO ANASTASIA WEINSTOCK PAT TESTINO DONNA PLUCHINO ANA SILVIA PIROZZI ENRICO GABRIELLI ANNA BRANDT THOMAS ALMOND ANTHONY TROTTA ANTHONY ABICCA, SR. FRANCES DRAGO AND FOR THE DECEASED JOSEPH PAESANO SERAFINA MUSSO ***************************************** MEMORIALS The Altar Bread is given in memory of MICHAEL McLOUGHLIN at the request of his wife. ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 13, 2014 Monday, October 13 7:00 Joseph Romano 12:00 Matia Scardamaglia (11th Ann.) Tuesday, October 14 8:30 Leonardo Ingravallo 12:00 Giuseppe Totino Wednesday, October 15 7:00 Phillip J. Breen (Anniversary) 12:00 John Boyko (Anniversary) Thursday, October 16 8:30 Ivana & Anton Peculic 12:00 Roza & Milan Honovic Friday, October 17 7:00 Simone Mezzich 12:00 Veronica Rohan Saturday, October 18 8:30 For the People of the Parish In honor of Saint Luke *********************************** COLLECTIVE INTENTIONS MASS The next Collective Intentions Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, October 26 at 11:45am. At this Mass we pray for EVELYN LYNCH GABRIEL COLETTI NICHOLAS NUBILE Page 19 . Page 20 Page 21
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