CHURCH OF SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT
242-20 88TH AVENUE, BELLEROSE, NY 11426
Week of January 11, 2015
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
Split Class on January 13th & 15th,
7:00-10:00PM
Full-Day Class on January 17th,
9:00AM-3:00PM
Held in the Office Basement
Registration form can be found in Gregorian or
at the Parish Office.
Hosted by The Holy Name Society
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
Solemnity of the Lord's Baptism
"Come to the water."
Today we hear the Father giving testimony that Jesus
is His beloved Son. We, His disciples, bear a responsibility to bear witness to Jesus.
For adult reflection: Have I ever felt so touched by
Jesus' love that I wanted to tell others about it? Have I
told them?
For children: Do I always bear witness to the fact that I
am Jesus' follower by my conduct?
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.
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES will not be held
on Sunday, January 18th. Classes will resume and
take place in Gregorian Hall on Sunday, January
25th.
Looking Ahead
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
I Samuel 3:3b-10,19
I Corinthians 6:13c-15a,17-20
John 1:35-42
Today we are invited to join Andrew, Simon, Paul and
Samuel in listening to what God has to say to us
through Jesus.
HAPPY & PEACEFUL
NEW YEAR!!
For adult reflection: Do I yearn for a deeper relationship with Jesus? Where can I find it?
For children: Are there adults whom I trust to help me
understand what God is asking of me?
We are baptized in the SPIRIT
of the LORD
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
FOR ALL THE SICK: Robert Schreiner,
Jimmie Boddie, Cheyenne Pekarski, Philip
Criscuolo, Mary Sullivan, Ellen Jarrett,
John Galvin, Tony Garone, Grace Leuze,
Elizabeth Williams, Joseph Konefal,
Baby Aaron
FOR ALL THE DECEASED
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Week of January 11, 2015
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
January 11, 2015
SUNDAY
HOSPITALITY SUNDAY Hosted by the Holy Name
Society - Gathering Space
RCIA 11:00AM-1:00PM Office Basement
ATHLETIC ASSOC. 1:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall
BAPTISM 2:00PM Church
ALCOHOLICS ANON. OPEN 8:00PM Convent
Basement
SUN. JAN. 11TH
8:00AM
George Brandt
9:15
Members of the Purgatorial Society
9:15(Hall)
Irene Gonzales & Marites G. Ciron
11:00
James Hollywood, William Hefferon,
Jimmy Duncan
12:30PM
Donald Horan
5:15
All People of the Parish
MONDAY
ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall
EMOTIONS ANON. 7:30PM Convent Basement
HOLY NAME SOCIETY 7:30PM Oak Room
MON. JAN. 12TH
7AM
Joseph Machnik
9AM
Lorraine Oliger
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
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE 7:00-10:00PM
Office Basement
WEDNESDAY
STROKE LIFE SUPPORT GROUP 1:30-3:00PM
Green Room
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
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE 7:00-10:00PM
Office Basement
QIGONG 7:00PM Office Basement
TUES. JAN. 13TH
7AM
Richard Sowa
9AM
Mary & Adrian Hunt
WED. JAN. 14TH
7AM
9AM
Sindy Ho (L)
THURS. JAN. 15TH
7AM
Helen Colucci
9AM
Rosemary Leonetti
FRI. JAN. 16TH
7AM
9AM
Viola & Peter Vaicels
SAT. JAN. 17TH
9AM
Gaspar Feliciano
5PM
Arthur Bingay (2nd Anniv. Rem.)
FRIDAY
ATHLETIC ASSOC. 4:00-9:00PM Gregorian Hall
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-8:00PM Gregorian Hall
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE 9:00AM-3:00PM
Office Basement
PENANCE 1:00PM Church
THE ALTAR BREADS AND WINE which will be
used at the celebrations of the Eucharist throughout the
week of January 11, 2015, have been donated in loving
memory of Helen Colucci, requested by Carole Colucci.
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
Cont.
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
1/11/2015
“These people should be in power not just for one day
but for the whole year, because we’ve reached a point
where anything is better than what we’ve had in our real
politics,”
- Isabel Romero
The residents of Ibi, Spain engage in an odd ritual
every year on December 28th, the Feast of the Holy Innocents. A group of conspirators, dressed in outlandish
military gear and armed with bags of flour, cartons of
eggs, firecrackers and fire extinguishers, stage a coup to
overthrow town government for a period of 24 hours.
After their battle, both groups agree to a cease-fire, during which they visit the bars and shops around Ibi, introducing random laws while jailing or imposing fines on
those who disobey them. The mock fines are used as
charitable donations, earmarked for a local home for
older adults.
This year the ritual has taken on a bit of an edge because of growing dissatisfaction among voters with the
extent of municipal corruption and inaction. Isabel
Romero's observations, quoted above are typical. Then
there is Elena Otych, owner of the Maseros Bar, who
was fined by rebel leader, Vincente Candela, because her
bar counter was deemed to be too high. “I prefer to pay
this fine than my normal taxes,” she said.
With all of the anticipated disagreement between the
members of the new Congress and the current presidential administration, with our mayor and members of the
police department at loggerheads, and with divisions surfacing during the recent Synod of Bishops in Rome, perhaps we should give some serious thought to the Iberian
approach to conflict management. A little flour, some
eggs, and a handful of firecrackers can go a long way.
About 9:00AM twenty or so conspirators - known as Els
Enfarinats or “The Flour Men” - invade town hall and
eject the mayor. A mock “opposition” group of residents
rapidly forms and challenges the rebels on Ibi’s church
square.
A battle ensues that leaves the square, as well as the combatants, coated in a mixture of raw egg and flour with
foam from the fire extinguishers adding to the mess.
COLLECTIONS last week amounted to $4,488 for the
Solemnity of Mary and $13,010 for Sunday, January 5th.
Thank you so very much for your generosity.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2015
CHRISTMAS PLANTS - For those who donated a plant
in memory of a loved one, you may take home a plant beginning Monday, January 12th, after the 9:00AM Mass.
Thank you very much for your plant offering.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY will have a meeting this
Monday, January 12th, at 7:30PM in the Oak Room.
CRAFT GROUP starts again on Tuesday, January 13th,
from 9:00-11:00AM, in the Convent Basement. We welcome all who would like to join us.
GROUP DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE will take
place this week at St. Gregory’s, in the Office Basement.
Classes available are: Split Class on Tuesday & Thursday,
January 13th & 15th, 7:00-10:00PM and a Full-Day Class
on Saturday, January 17th, 9:00AM-3:00PM. Cost of the
class is $45 per applicant. A registration form can be
found in the December Gregorian or at the Parish Office.
This course is hosted by St. Gregory’s Holy Name Society.
STROKE LIFE SUPPORT GROUP will meet this
Wednesday, January 14th, at 1:30PM in the Green
Room.
RENAISSANCE ANNUAL LUNCHEON - It’s that time
of year again! The Renaissance Annual Luncheon will be
held at Nancy’s Restaurant in Floral Park on Sunday,
January 25th, following the 12:30PM Mass. We will have
soup, salad, a choice of entrees, dessert and soda, coffee or
tea for $30 per person. A cash bar will be available. All
adults are invited to join us. Call Pat Tweedy at 516-3544736 or Marion Tannuzzo, after 7:30PM, at 516-358-4102
to make a reservation or for more information.
42ND ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE will take place on
Thursday, January 22nd in Washington D.C. Buses will
be leaving from Our Lady of Victory Church at 6:00AM
after the 5:30AM Mass. To reserve a seat, please contact
Ed Long at 718-343-9433.
Buses will also be leaving from The Immaculate Conception Center at 6:30AM. To reserve your seat, please
contact Liz Purnell at 718-499-9705 by January 20th.
BOOK CLUB - The next selection for the meeting to be
held on Monday, January 26th, at 7:30PM in
the Rectory Basement is Goldfinch by Donna
Tartt. The Bellerose Library now gets the
books for us a few weeks ahead of time and
has an area near the reserve shelves marked
“Renaissance Book Club” where the books are kept.
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL
sgtgschool.org
To All - Wishes for a Happy & Healthy New Year!
Catholic Schools Week is the week of January 25th 30th. As we begin Catholic Schools Week, please
join us at the 9:15AM Mass on Sunday, January 25th,
in the Church. Following the Mass there will be an
Open House at the School until 2:00PM.
Please refer to your January school calendar for details of what events will take place during that week.
Artist of the Week - Melquis Vasquez - 6th Grade The Wolf.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN - Woodloch Pines - March
16th -20th - Balance of $495 per person,
double occupancy, is due by February
1st. Please make your check out to St.
Gregory’s Run-A-Ways and mail to
Elaine Miles at 5 Michigan Road, Bellerose Village, NY 11001. For questions, please call
Elaine at 516-328-7298 or Annette at 718-343-4033.
S.G.A.A.
stgregorythegreatsports.com
Registration for Spring CYO Baseball, Softball and
Clinics is open now. Visit the website for more information and to register. Baseball and Softball Clinic is
open to children in Grades K - 2.
Service Time - During the Basketball and Volleyball
season help is needed with the door, the snack counter,
game clock and setup/clean up. If you are able to do
some of your service hours, please contact MaryAlice
at 917-482-0213, Danny at 917-755-1698 or Denise at
646-594-8561.
Please keep in mind that the sports year is almost half
way over and all are required to perform 20 hours of
Service.
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
VOCATIONS
MONTHLY HOLY HOUR AND FELLOWSHIP Friday, January 23rd at 7:30PM at Most Precious Blood
Parish, Long Island City. For more information, check
the website www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org/hhf.
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FAMILY, MARRIAGE & INDIVDUAL THERAPY Services are provided by the Catholic Counseling Center,
under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani. Confidential
information and appointments are available by visiting
www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com or by calling
631-243-2503.
DOMINICAN VILLAGE is a not-for-profit retirement
community in Amityville. It provides both independent
living and assisted living apartments for senior citizens.
Residents live in a supportive environment in which the
sacredness of life and the dignity of each person are held
in the highest regard. For more information and/or to
arrange a visit and tour, please call 631-842-6091.
TRIPS
Resorts Casino in Atlantic City - Wednesday, January
28th - roundtrip bus transportation. Movies and light refreshments on bus. $25 free slot play. Cost is $27 per person. If interested, contact Finbar at 718-343-0676.
Virginia Beach - Colonial Williamsburg, Historic
Jamestown & Yorktown - May 17th-21st - 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. Make check payable to
Golden Age Leisure Club. For additional information, call
Finbar at 718-343-0676.
Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage - 500th Anniversary St.
Teresa of Avila - March 12-20, 2015. Visiting Fatima,
Lisbon, Avila, Madrid and more. Spiritual Director is
Bishop Octavio Cisneros. For information, please call
1-800-Catholic, ext. 208.
ALTAR SERVERS SCHEDULE
SAT. JAN. 10TH
5PM
Jonathan Mulligan, Christopher Tuffy,
Michael Smith
SUN. JAN. 11TH
8:00AM
Robert Lewis, Daniel Lewis
9:15AM
Timothy Perez, Rodger Recker,
Brian Machado, Roniel Urmasa
11:00AM
Jasmin Pagba, Alexis Torres, Aaron Torres
12:30PM
Jazmine Bergancia, Joanne Bergancia,
Justin Brown, Robert Brandt
5:15PM
Sephora Baksh, Maria Flynn, Caelin DeJoie
SAT. JAN. 17TH
5PM
Grace O’Connor, Allyson Quintillan,
Fiona Clabby, Frances Pedersen
SUN. JAN. 18TH
8:00AM
Declan Cullinan, William Reid,
Liam Cullinan
9:15AM
Courtney McMahon, Samantha Roy,
Angelina Valentino
11:00AM
Ryan Bowe, Thomas Nugent,
Brian Machado, Roniel Urmasa
12:30PM
John Hughes, Thomas Wirta, Francisque Jean
5:15PM
Nicholas Bustamante, Kaycee Dominguez,
Ashley Pichardo
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers to assist the homebound senior citizens
of northeast Queens for one hour per week with friendly
visits, food shopping, etc. If interested, please contact
Chris Schneider at 516-641-7541.
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.
105TH PRECINCT is reporting home burglaries taking
place in the Bellerose-Floral Park area. All residents are
asked to report suspicious activity and remember to secure all windows and doors, and consider installing security cameras and alarm systems. For more crime prevention tips please call 718-776-9207.