ST. RAPHAEL’S PARISH

35-20 Greenpoint Avenue, L.I.C., NY 11101 Telephone: (718) 729-8957 Fax: (718) 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 a la rectoría. 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 a 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 (718)729-8957 to make ar-

rangements for the sick person to receive Holy Com-

munion or the Anointing of the sick at home. Favor de llamar a la rectoría al (718)729-8957 para que la persona enferma reciba la Comunión o Unción de los Enfermos en la casa.

FROM THE PASTOR… Dear Parishioners, We welcome you back to on-site Sunday Mass with a congregation! We missed you during our enforced “fast” from the Eucharist. Pope Francis recently reminded us that electronic liturgies (TV, Facebook, You Tube, etc .) may provide some spiritual nourishment, but they are not “church”. Church means coming together in the actual presence of one another to share the Word and the Sacrament. A big thank-you to the wonderful team of volunteers who spent most of last Saturday in church, scrubbing and cleaning and polishing our house of worship in preparation for this return. By now, most of you are aware of the pandemic protocols required for our church services: a maximum 25% allowable capacity (= about 110 persons limit for St. Raphael’s); face masks; hand sanitizing; social distancing; no after-Mass gatherings, etc. These are not only rules promulgated by Bishop DiMarzio, but also public health norms of our city and state. We need to uphold all of them. Our church air-conditioning units have just been serviced, and all the filters cleaned. You may notice a couple of windows open while the A.C. is running. This is not a waste of the cool air, but a deliberate effort to allow a bit more fresh-air intake for hygienic reasons. Speaking of air-conditioning, we usually ask a $50 donation per parish family in the summer to help cover the considerable cost of prepping and running this utility. Please remember to lend a hand on any weekend in July or August for this purpose. I am deeply grateful to all who remembered parish support during the 3 1/2 months of the church closure. We suffered significant financial loss, not only in regular and special (Easter!) col-lections, but also in Flea Markets, ethnic gatherings, and other fundraisers. If you were not someone who supported the parish during those months, a little extra generosity on your part these days would help a lot. Thank you. -Father Jerry Jecewiz

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

$6,185

Last week’s offering

Average weekly expenses

January 26th, 2020 — Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

$1,805

July 5th 2020 — Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

LIVE-STREAMED BILINGUAL MASS FROM ST. RAPHAEL’S SUNDAYS AT 11 AM AND NOW ALSO AT 12:30 PM IN SPANISH (both with in-church congregation also present).

Go to parish website (straphael-queens.org) and click on the word Facebook at top of page. You do not need a Facebook account to “attend”.

PLEASE VIEW THE FOLLOWING VIDEO WHICH EXPLAINS THE CHANGES IN CHURCH AND IN THE LITURGY

DUE TO THE PANDEMIC:

https://vimeo.com/430806908

(The video is also available in Spanish--info elsewhere in this bulletin)

July 5th 2020 — Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions for the Week

NOTE: This SUNDAY’s intentioned Announced Masses will be celebrated privately, on the day indicated (but not usually not at the indicated

time). Masses after that will be celebrated on the date

and time indicated.

Sunday, July 5th

: 8:00 am - Carlos Martinez (Elizabeth Buckley) 11:00 am - Giorgio & Teresa Zanella (Dina Filingeri) AND

Carlos Mauro Garcia Aguilar (Rosalba Perez) 12:30 pm - Marie Burke

Monday, July 6th

: 9:00 am - Parish Purgatorial Society

Tuesday, July 7th

: 9:00 am - Mary Karol

Wednesday, July 8th

: 9:00 am - Deceased of Boyle Family (Family)

Thursday, July 9th

: 9:00 am - William Conklin, B’day Remb. (Carol Nordquist)

Friday, July 10th

: 9:00 am - Milo McNamee, Deceased (Aideen McNamee) Saturday, July 11

th:

5:00 pm - Alexander J. Boehler, Sr. & Jr. (Robert Boehler)

(Fumio Tanai photo)

THIS WEEK

Sun., July 5th

: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 am - Live-streamed bilingual (Eng./ Span.) Mass from St. Raphael’s 12:30 pm -Live-streamed Spanish, with congregation present, from St. Raphael’s 1:30 pm - Spanish Baptism Prep

Mon., July 6th

: Feast of St. Maria Goretti Rectory office closed.

Tues., July 7th

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Wed., July 8th

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Thur., July 9th

: Feast of St. Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions 10:30 -12:00 noon - Food Pantry

Fri., July 10th

: Rectory office closes at 2 pm today

Sat., July 11th

: Feast of St. Benedict 1:30 pm - Private Spanish Baptism 1:30 - 3:00pm - Food Pantry 4:00 pm - Confessions

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:

All upcoming bap-tism dates and correspond-ing prep classes are on hold. Call the rectory office after July 1st to Learn about any new developments in this regard.

Food Pantry …

is normally open on Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon, and on Satur-days from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.

First timers must bring official photo ID.

CAUTION

A scam that has previously occurred is again targeting the people of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Parishioners are receiving text mes-sages purportedly from their pastors or priests. that say they “need a favor” from the parish-ioner. They go on to say that the priest needs money and may go on to ask for gift cards. Be aware this is a scam.

CATHOLIC MIGRATI0N SERVICES

In light of the Supreme Court’s decision about the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program, Catholic Migration Services has posted a video on their Facebook page about what the decision means and what is next for the DACA program. One video is in English, the other is Spanish. The link is: https://www.facebook.com/cmsbq

REMINDER While many have been cleaning out their closets and dressers in the pandemic, remember that there is no collection of clothing at this time. Receptacles for this purpose at public sites have been removed or sealed off during the pandemic. Any bags of clothing left at the church are simply discarded. We are told never to accept clothing because we are a food distribution site (Pantry).

INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND PRAYER FOR THE U.S.A.

God of justice and Lord of all, you guide all creation with fatherly care.

On this Independence Day, we recall the day when our country claimed its place among

the family of nations.

You reveal that those who work for peace will be called your sons and daugh-

ters.

Continue to send your Spirit to touch the hearts and minds of all who cherish the rights

to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

And as you have called us to be one nation, grant that

under your providence our country may share your

blessings with all the peoples of the earth.

We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

1. Our rectory office is now opened again (Mon.-Thurs. 9 am to 4 pm, with a summer adjustment on Fridays: 9 am to 2 pm.

2. Congrats to Hazel and Mo Asca on their 10th Wedding Anniversary this week! Continued blessings!

St. Raphael

Parish Goal:

$48,290

The diocesan church needs your help. Our Annual Catholic Appeal’s network of services has had to be flexible in this unprecedented time and we anticipate we will need to maintain this response to meet the growing demand for support. Your partner-ship is critical as we navigate this situation.

E L R I N C O N H I S P A N O

MISA EN VIVO DESDE SAN RAFAEL VIA FACEBOOK: Por favor, unámonos los domingos a las 11:00 am para la misa bilingüe y ahora también a las 12:30 pm para la misa en Espa-ñol, en vivo vía Facebook. Vaya a nuestro sitio web parroquial (straphael-queens.org). Haga clic arriba (en la palabra “Facebook”) y puede asistir.

APOYO PARROQUIAL...Ahora puede darle a la iglesia de San Rafael su

limosna en línea. ¿Como? Puede escribir un mensa-je de texto a SUNDAY 646-692-0050 o

visitar www.straphael-queens.org

FAVOR DE VER ESTE VIDEO SOBRE LOS CAMBIOS

EN LA IGLESIA Y EN LA LITURGIA DEBIDO A LA PANDEMIA:

https://vimeo.com/430805591

La meta parroquial de San Rafael: $48,290

D. A C .A. : Actualización de Inmigración: La Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos sobre el programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA por sus siglas en inglés) Junio 18, 2020 la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos afirmó que la terminación del pro-grama de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA por sus siglas en inglés) por la administración de Trump en 2017 fue ilegal, así permitiendo casi 800.000 miembros de la comuni-dad DACA mentado, incluyendo 45.000 residentes de Nueva York, quien llama a los Estados Uni-dos casa pueden tomar un respiro aliviado al saber que el programa no fue eliminado y continúa en pie. ¿Que significa esta decisión? ● La decisión de la Corte Suprema específicamente crítica la ma-nera en la cual la administración de Trump terminó el programa en 2017. La Corte sostuvo que la manera en la cual el programa fue terminado era incorrecto. No dictaminó que DACA fue lícito o buena policía. ● La decisión de la Corte Suprema significa que el programa de DACA debe ser res-taurada completamente, que significa aplicantes por primera vez deben poder aplicar. No está claro cuando el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS por sus siglas en inglés) van a comenzar asumiendo nuevas aplicaciones. Individuos con DACA actualmente siguen siendo elegible para la renovación por dos años más. ● Es posible que un Permiso de Viaje (Advanced Parole) puede permitir que recipientes de DACA pueden viajar fuera de los Estados Uni-dos y regresar. Sin embargo, los detalles todavía quedan por aclarar, y el impacto potencial de la pandemia del Coronavirus puede limitar la capacidad de viajar. ● Individuos elegibles para DACA deben consultar con un proveedor de servicio legal para información sobre cómo aplicar por DACA por primera vez, como renovar su DACA actual, y/o recibir una determinación de elegibilidad para otras opciones migratorios más permanentes. Esta decisión es una victoria enorme para nuestras comunidades inmigrantes y sus aliados quien han movilizado para proteger el programa de DACA. Sin embargo, es importante tener en cuenta que la administración de Trump pueden tratar de termi-nar el programa otra vez por otras maneras, y solo un acto del Congreso pueden permitir un estatus permanente en los Estados Unidos para miembros de la comunidad DACAmentado. Vamos a conti-nuar a actualizar nuestro sitio web con más información cómo llega a saberse. Para hacer una cita para asistencia legal gratuito y aplicar por o renovar DACA con Catholic Migration Services, favor de llamarnos al (718) 236-3000 en Brooklyn o (347) 472-3500 en Queens.

PRAY FOR THE SICK…

With Masses suspended, we list here the names of those who are ill and should be held in prayer: Yolanda Rodriguez, Daria Lerro, Jan Wnek, James Leung, Liz Kleven, Migdalia Peña, Juan Xelo, Aleida Garces, Isabel Trujillo, Raymond Ritman, Anaury Guzman, Joanne Lynch, Thomas Dowling, Cesar Fernando Cadme, Gertrude O’Brien, Edda Azzalini, Hugh Forde, Cele Rossi, Kenny Gagot, Pat Griffin, Derry O’Leary, Robert Taft, Mimi Ryan, Kathleen O’Brien, Ciarran McGrath, Dorothy Markiewicz, Gina Maldonado, Fannie Pinto, Angelina Muñoz, German Cazeres, Rita Lopez, Norma Torres, Alirio Lagos, Laura Gudiño, Luz America Zarria, Zelmira Ladeno, Peggy Ann Callanan, Char-lotte Rappaport, Chris Harrington, Melissa Harrigan, Kenneth Jonelunas, Rich-ard and Bob Boehler, Kristin Revy, Ann Nelson, Yolanda Rodriguez

We are updating our email file of parishioners, and, at this time, would appreciate your forwarding us yours (again or for the first time). It will enable us to have another platform of communication with you, our parishioners, beyond the online weekly parish bulletin, especially in this time of pandemic. You can email it to us at straphaelrectory@yahoo.com

or mail/phone it in or jot it on your next donation envelope. Thanks for giving us another opportunity to keep in touch.

DANCE FESTIVAL

The Queensboro Dance Festival (now a virtual tour; maybe live again in late July/August) includes our own Manhatitlan Folkloric Group. The performance dates are online at https://www.queensborodancefestival.com/event. Manhtitlan can be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Manhatitlan/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/manhatitlan/

ST. RAPHAEL ARTICLE

In the June issue of Nuestra Voz (the Spanish diocesan newspaper), St. Raphael Church is the subject of a full-page article with photos. A copy is posted on our vesti-bule bulletin board. It can also be viewed online at www.nuestra-voz.org.

PARISH SUPPORT

Our parish expenses continue, without the Mass collections. Thanks to all who send in their offerings or drop them off in the rectory mail slot. We now have online giving available. You can text SUNDAY to (646) 692-0050 or visit https://givecentral.org/str-queens. Your ongoing support is needed and admired.