Saint Luke Church, Whitestone, New York FROM MSGR....

FROM MSGR. TOSI --- Saint Luke Parish offers a number of programs and opportunities for involvement by the youth of the parish. I am truly excited by the formation of a Youth Group for young people from 6th Grade through Senior Year of High School under the guidance of Father Vincent and the Adult Youth Group Committee. All young people are invited to join the Youth Group. If you have young people in your family, encourage them to come out and support the parish Youth Group. This Youth Group joins other activities for young people here at the parish - the Sports Association with its many individual sports programs, the Boys and Girl Scouts with the various age levels; the Youth Choir and altar servers to name just a few. Of course all these programs are possible due to the generosity of countless volunteers. A sincere thank you to one and all! September also marks the return of two major ministries of the parish for our young members - the parish grammar school and the religious education program for boys and girls attending public school. Together our school and religious education program enroll nearly 1,000 students! The parish school is up and running for its 101st year. The school community, under the leadership of its principal, Mrs. Barbara Reiter continues to grow and prosper. Enrollment is up; the financial condition is good; academic excellence is a number one priority and a variety of activities are offered to the students. A parent organization is being formed to strengthen the cooperation among administration, teachers and parents that makes our school a school of excellence. And most importantly our Catholic identity is at the heart of all we do. Today is Catechetical Sunday - which gives us the opportunity to recognize the great work being done by our Religious Education Program under the direction of Sister Katherine Burke, C.S.J. and her many catechists and volunteers. Nearly 500 young people come each week to learn about the Catholic faith and deepening their relationship to Christ. Opportunities for spiritual growth are provided and time for prayer is included. On this Catechetical Sunday the church will bless the catechists in their important ministry. Working together the school and religious education program minister in so many ways to the young people entrusted to our care helping them to grow in mind, body and spirit faithful to the teachings of Jesus. I am most grateful to all who work with and minister to the young people of the parish. Please join me in keeping them in our prayers. God bless. Let us pray for one another,

The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 18 September 2011 Saint Luke Church, Whitestone, New York

To the Knights of Columbus - Monsignor Dillon Council for hosting Hospitality Sunday last Sunday, September 11th. Thank you also to the Knights for the donation of a Memorial floral wreath placed by the parish memorial to the victims of the 9/11 tragic events. We are most grateful for their ongoing and generous support of and dedication to the parish. ************************************ DIG WE MUST --- As part of the 100th Anniversary celebration of the parish school, plans were begun to create a new playground on the site of the present small parking lot adjacent to the school building. To be built in memory of the Sisters of St. Dominic, Amityville who founded and staffed the school for most of its 100 years, the playground will be known as “The Dominican Playground”. Funds have been raised and donations given. It is now time to begin work. So - beginning Monday, September 19th work will begin to create a safe and enjoyable play area. As a result this area will NO longer be available for parking. Parking is available across from the church on Clintonville Street and in the large school yard across from the main entrance of the school. We are sorry for any inconvenience

caused by this work. Yet, dig we must for a better Saint Luke Parish. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

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.

SPECIAL DAY OF PRAYER --- OCTOBER 4 The feast of Saint Francis of Assisi - October 4 - has been set aside as a Diocesan Day of Prayer to ask God’s blessings and guidance as we move forward with the stra-tegic planning process in order to strengthen and build up the Catholic church in Brook-lyn and Queens. In observance of the Day of Prayer, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be observed here in the church from after the 8:30am Mass until 5:00pm. All our parish-ioners are asked to set aside some time for prayer this day as the Diocese seeks God’s assistance. With the assurance of God’s help, we do not fear but live in hope. Please note: The usual Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on the first Friday of October - October 7th will NOT take place. Please note this change to our regular schedule. ALSO ON OCTOBER 4TH --- Blessing of the Animals will take place at 4:00pm in the parking lot on Clintonville Street in front of the newly installed statue of Saint Francis of Assisi. Bring your pets for God’s blessing as we celebrate the good-ness of God’s many gifts. SAVE THE DATE --- The Blessing of the new parking lot and the statue of Saint Francis of Assisi will take place on Sunday, October 2nd during the 1pm Mass. A procession to the statue of St. Francis will follow Mass.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM --- Classes begin Wednesday, September 21 for Grades 1 - 6. Thursday, September 22 for Grades 7 and 8. Families who have registered for the program will receive a mailing with the calendar and admittance cards. No registrations can be taken on these days. If additional information is needed, please call Sister Katherine Burke, C.S.J. at the Religious Education Office (718) 746-3409.

TRIDUO IN ONORE DI SAN PIO

Venite con noi per tre sere di preghiera in onore di San Pio. Incontraimoci Mercoledi 21 settembre alle 7:30pm, Giovedi 22 settembre alle 7:30pm 23 set-tembre alle 7pm processione in onore di San Pio, con Santa Messa alle 8:00pm. Caffe e dolci dopo la Messa!

TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF SAINT PIO Come join us for three nights of prayer in honor of Saint Pio. Join us Wednesday, September 21 at 7:30pm, Thursday, September 22 at 7:30pm and join us on Friday, September 23 at 7:00pm for a procession followed by Mass at 8:00pm. Coffee and desserts to follow Mass in the school hall.

UNIRISI A NOI PER ANNUALE GIORNO DI APOLSTOLATO ITALIANO! Santa Messa in onore della Madonna di Pompei con il nostro Vescovo Nicholas DiMar-zio. Domenica 9 Ottobre, 2011. Processione inizia alle 4:00pm. St. Mary Mother of Jesus, 2326 84th St., Brooklyn. Santa Messa inizia alle 5:00pm. St. Athanasius, 6120 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn. Per prenotare un posto sul autobus parlare con Claudia, Fernando o Damiana. O chiamala chiese e dare il tuo nome 718-746-8102. Una donazione sara dato sul bus.

ST. LUKE’S SCHOOL 30 YEAR REUNION - CLASS OF 1981 Friday, October 7, 2011 at Verdi’s of Whitestone from 7pm to 12 Midnight. The cost is $55.00 per person. If interested, please contact John E. Smith at (347) 610-7440 or e-mail: [email protected].

2011 Annual Catholic Appeal Thank you --- Thank you --- As of September 12th a total of $130,932.83 has been given by 473 donors with $118,623.83 already received. This is truly remarkable and once again shows the generosity of so many parishioners. Please consider joining your fellow parishioners by making your gift to the Appeal. God bless. One Bread --- One Body One Vibrant Church *********************************** SECOND COLLECTION --- Next weekend, September 24 & 25 there will be two collections. The first col-lection is for the support of the parish. The second collection is For Support of Catholic Education. Your generosity, as always, is greatly appreciated.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! During the summer months as parish-ioners enjoy summer vacation and trips to visit family and friends they attend Mass in other churches. As a result, collection amounts during July and August are usually lower than the rest of the year. However, our expenses remain the same and bills need to be paid. Add to this summer Hurricane Irene which arrived on a Sunday and we need your help! So - please consider helping the parish to meet a number of outstanding bills. If possible could you make up for any Sundays you were away from the parish? And maybe you could add a few dollars to your weekly offering. Whatever you could do would be greatly appreciated. God bless. Msgr. Tosi *********************************** IMPORTANT MEETING --- Of all the parish groups who hosted a Hospitality Sunday last year with Msgr. Tosi on Wednesday, September 28th at 7:00pm in the rectory basement. All groups are asked to send a representative. *********************************** MASS BOOK 2012 --- The Mass Book for 2012 will open on Wednesday, October 26 in the lower church. Announced Masses will be available from 9:00am until 5:00pm. There is a limit of 5 Masses per family. The offering for each Mass is $15 which may be paid for by check or cash. In order to make things run more smoothly, please remember to bring the exact amount for the number of Masses you wish to arrange. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

SUNDAY COLLECTION September 11 $14,268 Amount Needed $13,425 Envelopes Mailed 1883 Envelopes Received 804

************************************ CONGRATULATIONS --- Please keep this couple in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Marriage here in our parish. Friday, September 23 at 2:30pm ZACHARY PRIOR & ROSEANN CATALANO

*********************************** ROSARY FOR LIFE --- Please join Rosary for Life, Inc. to celebrate life with the rosary and a con-celebrated Mass on Friday, October 7th at 7pm at Good Shepherd R.C. Church, 1950 Batchelder St., Brooklyn, NY. Rosary begins at 7pm followed by Mass at 7:30pm. The main celebrant and homilist is Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano, Vicar General, Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn. Investiture in brown scapular following Mass. Parking available. For more information please call Rosary for Life, Inc. at 718-377-6920.

PRE-JORDAN PROGRAM --- If you are planning a fall Baptism, please note the following dates: Baptism Sunday Baptism Class Sept. 25 Sept. 19 Oct. 9 & 23 Oct. 17 Nov. 13 & 27 Nov. 21 For more information, please call Sister Catherine T. Reilly at (718) 746-8531. ************************************ ITALIAN CLASS REGISTRATION --- Registration for Italian Classes will be held on Monday, September 19 & Monday, September 26 in the school from 6:30pm until 8:00pm. Instruction for children and adults are available. Classes will begin on Monday, October 3. For more information, please call Damiana Testa at (718) 746-6269. ************************************* GOLDEN AGE CLUB --- The St. Luke Golden Age Club meets every Thursday at 1:00pm in the school hall. Why not join? The members enjoy socializing, playing cards, holiday parties and special trips. New members are always welcome!

ANNOUNCED MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Monday, September 19 7:00 Jean Gargano (Anniversary) 12:00 Marie DeBello Tuesday, September 20 8:30 Rocco & Maryanne Totino 12:00 Rosemarie & Dominick Pugliese Wednesday, September 21 7:00 Michael Addeo, Sr. 12:00 Rose Ranallo Thursday, September 22 8:30 Maria, Antonio & Joe Colalillo 12:00 John Vosilla (Anniversary) Friday, September 23 7:00 In Honor of Padre Pio 12:00 William J. Keatley (Wed. Ann.) Saturday, September 24 8:30 Raymond Babich (Anniversary) *********************************** Collective Intentions Mass --- The next Collective Intentions Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, September 25 at 11:45am. At this Mass we pray for EVELYN LYNCH HENRY DIERKS KATHLEEN TUOHY

SCRIPTURE READINGS Mon. - Ezr 1:1-16; Lk 8:16-18 Tues.- Ezr 6:7-8,12b.14-20; Lk 8:19-21 Wed. - Eph 4:1-7,11-13; Mt 9:9-13 Thurs. - Hg 1:1-8; Lk 9:7-9 Fri. - Hg 2:1-9; Lk 9:18-22 Sat. - Zec 2:5-9,14-15a; Lk 9:43b-45 WE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF THE PARISH: MARIA C. LATA JOSETTE TANZOLA KAY SEIDA HAYES IRONS GINA AURISICCHIO TOM ALMOND GRACE GAMBY GIUSEPPE FEDELE ANNA BRANDT SANTINO VINCENT MIGLIACCIO JENNIE ROMANO AND FOR THE DECEASED: *********************************

MEMORIALS

The Altar Breads are given in memory of ROBERT MARSICO at the request of Rosalie Marsico & family.

OPEN HOUSES St. Agnes Academic High School (sponsored by the sisters of St. Dominic) 13-20 124th Street, Col-lege Point, NY invites you to attend our Open House on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 10am to 1pm. Come and visit St. Agnes Academic High School “a small, Catholic college preparatory school for young women”. For information please contact the school at (718) 353-6276. Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School, celebrating 55 years of Catholic education in Queens, will hold its annual OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, Oct. 1st from 1pm to 4pm. For direction and information please call 718-898-3800, ext. #11. St. Mary’s High School, Manhasset, N.Y. invites you to their Open House on Sunday, Sept. 25th from 2pm-4:30pm. Presentations at 2pm, 2:45pm and 3:30pm followed by guided tours. For more info please call 516-627-2711 or visit their website: www.stmary.ws/highschool. St. Francis Preparatory School (Grades 9-12) invites you to their Open House on Saturday, October 22nd, from 12pm until 4:30pm Auditorium presentations: 12:15, 1:15, 2:15 and 3:30. For more information please call (718) 423-8810 or visit their website at www.sfponline.org. Holy Cross High School invites you to their Open House on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1pm to 4pm. For further information call: Mr. Gilvary at (718) 886-7250, Ext. 525. Regis High School, 55 East 84th St., New York invites you to their Open House on Columbus Day, Monday, October 10th from 1-4pm. For more info please call Eric DiMichele, Director of Admissions, (212) 288-1100 or [email protected]. Queens Admissions Information Night will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 27th at 7pm at Resurrection Ascension School, 85-25 61st Road, Rego Park. FIRST ANNUAL DINNER DANCE TO BENEFIT FROM HERE TO HAITI, LTD. --- Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 6pm at Verdi’s of Whitestone. Buffet dinner (includes beer, wine, soda), Entertainment - DJ - Cash Bar - Raffles - 50/50. Artwork will also be available for purchase. Donation: $55 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased through Paypal on www.fromheretohaiti.org or by calling: Lisa Scardamaglia at 516-375-2766 or Patricia Brintle at 646-209-3891. All proceeds will benefit From Here to Haiti, Ltd., a not-for-profit organization. HELP WANTED --- The Congregation of Holy Cross at Holy Cross H.S. in Flushing is in search of a Cook/Kitchen Manager for the 11 men who reside at the school. The position is Monday through Friday, 20 hours a week. Responsibilities include menu planning, food shopping, preparing the evening meal, food storage and some light cleaning. The ideal candidate is organized, has experience cooking for larger groups, and holds a valid NYS driver’s license. Salary is commensurate with experience and abilities. Holy Cross is a smoke-free en-vironment. For more information about this position, please contact Bro. Jonathan at (917) 538-7561 or via email at [email protected]. FLEA MARKET --- Coming soon! Flea Market at Holy Trinity R.C. Church. Saturday, October 15 from 10am to 4pm. Interested in being a vendor? Call (718) 767-4320 ASAP.

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