CHURCH OF SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT
242-20 88TH AVENUE, BELLEROSE, NY 11426
Week of November 16, 2014
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
CRAFT GROUP
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE
Saturday, November 22nd, 12:00-5:30PM and
Sunday, November 23rd, 8:00AM-2:00PM
in the Oak Room.
Holiday decoration and gifts for everyone!
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.
Parish Staff:
Contact Information:
Msgr. Edward A. Ryan, Pastor
Rev. William Dulaney, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Johnson Nedungadan C. M., 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
Parish Office:
Mass Schedule:
Office of Faith Formation
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
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 - 8:00PM
Saturdays 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Sundays 9:00AM - 12:30PM
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
Eucharistic Devotion: Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament takes place every Tuesday from the
conclusion of the 9:00AM Mass until 10:30AM.
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.
FAITH FORMATION
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
"For all of you are children of the light and children
of the day."
Religion classes for children in Grades 1 through 8 attending public school are held on Sunday mornings following 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 appointment
to speak with Sr. Patricia Anglin at the Office of
Faith Formation 718-347-0525.
As Ordinary Time - and this Year of Grace - draws to
close, the liturgy calls us to reflect on how we use our
time and talents.
CONGRATULATIONS to our students who were enrolled as Confirmation Candidates at Mass on October
26th. Please keep our candidates in your prayers.
For adult reflection: What are some practical, everyday
things I can do to make better use of my spiritual treasure, and increase it?
FIRST SACRAMENTS ENROLLMENT MASS for
those students in second grade will take place at the
9:15AM Mass in the Church on November 23rd.
For children: How did my favorite saint grow from a
beginner into a great hero or heroine of the faith?
Looking Ahead
Last Sunday in Ordinary Time: Solemnity of Our
Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Ezekiel 34:11-11,15-17
I Corinthians 15:20- 26,28
Matthew 25: 31-46
BAPTISM
We welcome those newly baptized
into our faith community.
Siena Catherine Greco
Christ, the Good Shepherd, challenges his disciples to
carry on his work of mercy.
For adult reflection: Which people do I find it most difficult to love?
For children: When I pray, what do I ask God to give me
so that I will become more like Jesus his Son?
I am the ALPHA and OMEGA
the beginning and the end.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
FOR ALL THE SICK: Elsa Barbagallo,
Jesse Wagner, Daniel McCarthy, Natalie
Moody, Michael Zummo, Dale Demidow,
Maureen Luther, Mary Sullivan, Rosemary
Myers, Jennie Gerardo, Grace Leuze, Ann
Boland
FOR ALL THE DECEASED:
Leonard Barbagallo
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Week of November 16, 2014
SUNDAY
RCIA 11:00AM Green Room
ATHLETIC ASSOC. 1:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall
CATHOLICISM SERIES 2:00PM Office Basement
ALCOHOLICS ANON. OPEN 8:00PM Convent
Basement
MONDAY
ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall
BEREAVEMENT GROUP 4:00-5:30PM Office Basement
CHEERLEADING FUNDRAISER 6:30PM Oak Room
BOOK CLUB 7:30PM Rectory Basement
EMOTIONS ANON. 7:30PM Convent Basement
TUESDAY
CRAFT GROUP 9:00-11:00AM Convent Basement
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 9:30AM-10:30AM
Church
GOLDEN AGE LEISURE 1:00-4:00PM Oak Room
ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall
CHEERLEADING FUNDRAISER 6:30PM Oak Room
ADULT CHOIR 7:30PM Church
CHAMBER SINGERS 9:30PM Church
WEDNESDAY
DIVINE MERCY 3:00PM Church
ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-6:00PM Gregorian Hall
TEEN GROUP 7:30PM Gregorian Hall
THURSDAY
GOLDEN AGE GHT 12:00-4:00PM Oak Room
ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall
QIGONG 7:00PM Office Basement
FRIDAY
“LADIES NIGHT” 7:00PM Gregorian Hall
ATHLETIC ASSOC. CHEERLEADING 5:00-6:30PM
Oak Room
ALCOHOLICS ANON. STEP 7:00PM Convent
Basement
ALCOHOLICS ANON. CLOSED 8:30PM Convent
Basement
SATURDAY
ATHLETIC ASSOC. 8:00AM-5:00PM Gregorian Hall
BAPTISM 12:00PM Church
CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE 12:00-6:30PM Oak Room
PENANCE 1:00PM Church
THEATER GROUP 6:00PM Office Basement
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
November 16, 2014
SUN. NOV. 16TH
8:00AM
Edmund Egan (3rd Anniv. Rem.)
9:15
Members of the Purgatorial Society
9:15(Hall)
Henry & Georgette Millery, Jean Claude
Millery, Yvon Dorcean, Joseph Cardosa
11:00
Magale & de la Torre Family,
Gertrude A. Cashin, Laura Gualotuna
Martin Lydon
12:30PM
Odile Gabrielle Benot
5:15
All People of the Parish
MON. NOV. 17TH
7AM
Raymond Donohue
9AM
Anthony Randazzo
TUES. NOV. 18TH
7AM
9AM
WED. NOV. 19TH
7AM
9AM
Mary & Frank Lorenzo
THURS. NOV. 20TH
7AM
9AM
Mary Carroll
FRI. NOV. 21ST
7AM
Annie & Vincent G. Toner
9AM
Frederick Brostek
SAT. NOV. 22ND
9AM
Raymond Donohue
5PM
David J. Wood
THE SANCTUARY LAMP AND ALTAR CANDLES
burning throughout the week of November 16, 2014,
have been donated in loving memory of Marie & Nick
Mongelli, requested by their daughter Joyce Mongelli.
THE FLOWERS THAT ADORN THE ALTAR
throughout the week of November 16, 2014, have been
donated in loving memory of Mary Ann Buttigieg requested by Monica Tabone.
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Cont.
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
11/16/14
“This text may be the foundation of the Italian language,
the first text ever known in vernacular ”Rev. Pierangelo Massetti
One of the advantages of living in New York
City - apart from the availability of real bagels - is the
occasional opportunity to see a unique cultural exhibit.
One such golden opportunity will be offered us in the
next two months.
For the first time in 700 years, original manuscripts related to St. Francis of Assisi will travel outside
of Italy. And their destination? None other than Brooklyn! If the Borough of Churches needed one more indication of its near-miraculous resurgence from the decline
and despair of the 1970's, this is it. In fact, only the return
of the Brooklyn Dodgers to their real home could top it.
The exhibit has already been on display in London; and major cultural centers in places as widely separated as Russia and Argentina have requested a visit. But
the treasure is coming right here to us. From November
17th to 28th the manuscripts will be on display at the
United Nations Headquarters. Then they will cross the
East River and take up residence in Brooklyn Borough
Hall until the middle of January.
After taking in the tree at Rockefeller Center in
Manhattan, traveling with the grandchildren to the Bronx
to view the train show at the Botanical Gardens, and getting a Christmas Stollen from a German bakery in
Queens, why not add Brooklyn to your itinerary and see
"Friar Francis: Traces, Words and Images."
The Dodgers may never return home to Brooklyn, but I am sure they would all agree that Brooklyn has
scored a home run in persuading the Franciscans to loan
their precious collection to its Borough Hall.
————TD BANK “AFFINITY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM”
If you are currently banking with TD or will be opening an
account, mention to a representative that you are a parishioner of St. Gregory. St. Gregory’s will earn credit and receive an annual contribution from TD. There are no costs
involved and your privacy is guaranteed.
COLLECTIONS last week amounted to $11,963. Thank
you.
ANNUAL OCTOBER COLLECTION has amounted to
$35,767. Thank you very much for your contribution. It’s
not too late to make your donation if you have not done so.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
The texts have undergone a painstaking process
of restoration at a monastery in Teolo, Italy. Under the
direction of Father Massetti, they have been cleaned,
touched up, and rebound. "I never thought that I would
have had these in my hand," he said with admiration as
he paged through Manuscript 338 which contains
"Canticle of the Sun."
The 2014 Annual Catholic Appeal will soon be over and
our parish is still short of our goal by
$13,085. The total amount pledged
by 331 families is $67,565. If you
have not done so, please make a
pledge or gift. Help us to get up, up
and away into success. Thank you
to all those families who have
pledged and donated.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014
FOOD DRIVE
Please help those in need. Food donations will
be collected in the Gathering Space and the Hall,
where there will be collection boxes. Some items that would
help those in need are: rice, pasta, noodles, cereals, jars of
sauce, canned vegetables, tuna, boxed mash potatoes, stuffing
mixes, cranberry sauce, cake mixes, powdered milk. Donations will be delivered to Our Lady of Lourdes Food Pantry
on Monday. Thank you for your generosity.
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL
www.sgtgschool.org
“LADIES NIGHT” - Join us on Friday, November 21st
“Ladies Night” in Gregorian Hall. Vendors such as Lia
Sophia Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Stella & Dot, Tastefully
Simple, in addition to lovely themed baskets, Christmas
wreaths and much more. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased through the School, after the Masses on November
9th and at the door the night of the event. Doors will open
at 7:00PM. All proceeds will benefit the School.
SPECIAL MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Bottles of hand sanitizer have been placed on the shelf in
the sanctuary to the left of the tabernacle and on the table
holding the bulletins near the rear door. Please take a moment to rub a drop of sanitizer on your hands before distributing Holy Communion. Thank you.
WALK-A-THON-Our Walk-a-Thon was held on Monday,
October 10, 2014. Thanks to all the parent volunteers who
helped set up, donated snacks, and walked with us. A special thanks to Ms. Karen Frick who coordinated the event,
and Mrs. Joni O’Hagan who organized all the parent helpers. The event was a huge success and will allow us to realize our goal of purchasing new student furniture for the
classrooms.
USHERS - MASS COUNTS - Ushers are reminded that
we are taking the annual November Mass attendance count
at all Masses this weekend. Reporting sheets will be available with the bags for the collection.
ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Sean Sweeney-3rd Grade”Pluto”
CATHOLICISM SERIES will meet today on Sunday,
November 16th, in the Office Basement at 2:00PM.
ROSARY SOCIETY CHRISTMAS PARTY - Members
will be selling tickets in the Gathering Space after the
Masses this weekend for their annual Christmas Party to
be held on Monday, December 1st, at 7:00PM in the Oak
Room. Tickets are $35.
THANKSGIVING LITURGY
A Mass will be celebrated on
Wednesday, November 26th
at 7:00PM in the church.
All are welcome to share in prayer and song
of thanksgiving to God for His many gifts and blessings.
Hospitality to follow.
BOOK CLUB - The selection for the next
meeting to be held on Monday, November
17th, at 7:30PM in the Rectory Basement is
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grisson.
CRAFT GROUP will have its annual CHRISTMAS
CRAFT SALE on Saturday, November 22nd,
12:00-5:30PM and on Sunday, November 23rd,
8:00AM-2:00PM in the Oak Room. You will
find beautiful holiday decorations and gifts for
everyone - family, friends, teachers, secret Santa, grab bag
and hostess gifts. We would appreciate donations of
cakes, cupcakes or cookies. Please bring baked goods to
the Oak Room on Saturday at 12:00PM or Sunday at
9:00AM. All proceeds of the sale go to charity.
S.G.A.A.
Saintgregorythegreatsports.com
CHEERLEADING BOW FUNDRAISER - EXERCISE
CLASSES - Join us on Monday & Tuesday, November 17th & 18th for exercises classes, 7:008:00PM in the Oak Room. Cost is $10 for adults,
children are free. Classes will be given by our
own Ms. Lisa, a fitness instructor. Please come
out and support our St. Greg Cheerleaders!
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
VOCATION NEWS
PROJECT ANDREW is an opportunity for young men to
learn more about the priesthood. Join Bishop DiMarzio
and other priests and seminarians for an afternoon of
prayer, dinner and conversation. The next scheduled date
is Sunday, November 23rd, at 4:30PM, at the Saint John
Paul II House of Discernment, 341 Highland Boulevard,
Brooklyn. For more information, please contact Fr. James
Rodriguez at 718-827-2454.
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CHRISTMAS FAIRS:
Immaculate Conception Church - November 21st,
9:00AM-6:00PM, November 22nd, 12:00-8:00PM and
November 23rd, 9:00AM-3:30PM.. Located at 86-45
Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica Estates
St. Josaphat’s Church - December 6th 10:00AM4:00PM, December 7th, 9:00AM-2:00PM. Located in the
Parish Hall at 35th Ave. & 210th St., Bayside.
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School - December
7th, 10:00AM-4:00PM. Located at 203rd St. & 35th Ave.
PARISH EVENT
INTERNATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014
1:30-3:00PM
GREGORIAN HALL
Come join this celebration of food from around the world.
All provided by parish volunteers.
In the past, over 40 countries were represented. Learn
about the customs, listen to the languages, savor the delicious homemade food, be entertained by your neighbors
and rejoice that we all represent
“We who are St. Gregory’s”
—-Cut out and return to Parish Office
or call the Office at 718-347-3707 —
Yes, I wish to represent my country and participate in this
parish celebration.
Name: ____________________________________
Email: ____________________________________
Phone: ______________________Country: ___________
I will cook _____ I can entertain _____ I will help _____
TRIPS
Overnight at Resorts Hotel Casino & Lunch at The
Crab Trap - January 7-8, 2015 - Trip includes lunch,
short stop at Lennox Outlet, $15 free slot play plus $20
food coupon, six hours playing time at Harrah’s Casino.
$140 pp/dbl. or $133pp triple.
Virginia Beach - Colonial Williamsburg, Historic
Jamestown & Yorktown - May 17-21, 2015 - Trip includes four night stay at Sandcastle Ocean Front Hotel,
four breakfasts and three dinners, a visit to Douglas MacArthur Memorial, guided tours of Norfolk Naval Base,
Historic Williamsburg, Yorktown Victory Center/
Jamestown Settlement, $499 pp/dbl or $453 pp/triple.
A deposit of $50 is due now for both trips. Make check
payable to Golden Age Leisure Club. For additional information, call Finbar at 718-343-0676.
ATLANTIC CITY BUS TRIP to Caesars Casino on
Tuesday, November 11th. The bus will depart from Our
Lady of the Snows Church at 9:30AM. The trip cost is
$35 with a give back of $25 free slot. Must have a Rewards Card or picture ID. For reservations, call Marie 718
-347-7316.
ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULE
SAT. NOV. 15TH
5PM
Jazmine Bergancia, Joanne Bergancia
SUN. NOV. 16TH
8:00AM
Nicholas Bustamante, Kaycee Dominquez,
Ashley Pichardo
9:15AM
Grace O’Connor, Allyson Quintillan,
Fiona Clabby
11:00AM
John Hughes, Thomas Wirta,
Francisque Jean
12:30PM
Declan Cullinan, William Reid,
Liam Cullinan
5:15PM
Courtney McMahon, Angelina Valentino,
Samantha Roy
SAT. NOV. 22ND
5PM
Evan Noblesala, Emma Noblesala
SUN. NOV. 23RD
8:00AM
Ryan Bowe, Thomas Nugent
9:15AM
Sephora Baksh, Maria Flynn, Caelin DeJoie
11:00AM
Justin Brown, Aaron Torres, Robert Brandt
12:30PM
Alexis Sarabia, Jared Sarabia,
Darla Polanco
5:15PM
Mateo Caamal, Katherine Anne deGuzman,
Gbemisola Faba