September 5, 2010

1904 Saint Pancras Parish Community 2010
Together Building Our Future
SEPTEMBER 5, 2010
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
St. Pancras Parish, established in 1904, is a Roman Catholic Parish of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
We are a people of diverse cultures, needs, and
gifts who come together as part of the Body of
Christ to live and share the gospel message of
Jesus.
We value family life and our participation
together in worship, education and spiritual
growth, service to human needs and social life.
We seek to:
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Become a more welcoming and caring community, communicating new ideas integrated with traditional values.
Promote harmony, reconciliation and healing among our members.
Form a more enthusiastic faith-filled community.
Establish responsible stewardship of our
time, talents and resources.
Embrace the Kingdom of God while on our
mutual spiritual journey to eternal life with
Jesus.
In the security of God’s unconditional love and
empowered by the Resurrection, we will
achieve these goals through the wisdom of the
gospel and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Parish Staff:
Parish House:
Pastor:~Msgr. Gregory C. Wielunski J.C.D.
Parochial Vicar:~Rev. Andrzej Klocek
Permanent Deacon:~Deacon James Maloney
Organist:~ Mr. Steven Frank
Planning & Development:~Mr. Vincent Arcuri
Secretary:~Ms. Rose Marie Fitzsimons
School of Religion:
Director~ Mrs. Margaret Walter
Parish School:
Principal~ Mr. Philip Ciani
Secretaries~ Mrs. Sharon Fisher
~ Mrs. Lorraine Ursol
72-22 68th Street
Glendale, New York 11385
Phone: 718- 821-2323
Fax: 718-417-8021
Office Hours: Monday - Friday
9:00 – 1:00 & 2:00 – 4:30 and by appointment
Parish School:
68-20 Myrtle Avenue
Glendale, New York 11385
Phone: 718-821-6721
Parish School of Religion:
718-497-0590
visit us on the Web at: www.saintpancras.org
We Celebrate…
Mass
Intentions
Sunday Mass
4:30 pm— Saturday Vigil
7:45, 9:00 (Polish), 10:15, 11:30 am
For
the Week
Weekday Mass
8:30 am— Monday—Saturday
7:45
Holy Day Mass
As announced in bulletin and at Sunday
Mass
9:00
10:15
11:30
Mon
8:30
The Sacrament of Baptism
Baptism will take place on the 4th Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm. Parents
must register at the parish office. An Instructional Class for parents is held on
the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30 pm
in the Church. Parents must be registered members of the parish and present the child’s birth certificate to register for Baptism.
Chrzest w jezyku polskim w kazda
pierwsza niedziele miesiaca
o
godzinie 13:00.
Przypominsmy iz
rodzice Proszacy o chrzest swojego
dziecka powinni byc
zarejestrowanymi parafianami sw. Pankracego.
The Sacrament of Penance
3:30 pm Saturday or by appointment
The Sacrament of Marriage
Couples must make arrangements with
one of the Priests or Deacon at least six
months prior to making any other arrangements. Please log on to www.precana.org for complete information about
marriage preparation in our Diocese.
The Sacrament of Anointing the Sick
Is administered upon request following
the 8:30 am Mass on Saturday. Please
call no later than 3:00 pm Friday afternoon to make arrangements.
Sun
Tue
8:30
Wed
8:30
Thr
8:30
Fri
8:30
Sat
8:30
4:30
Sun
7:45
9:00
10:15
11:30
September 5, 2010
TWENTY-THIRD
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Thomas Dolphin-24th Anniversary
(Michael Dolphin)
Marianne Wong (Stefania Kasza)
Saint Padre Pio (Benedicta Rubino)
People of the Parish
September 6, 2010
Deceased Members of Müller Family
(Rose Wittreich)
September 7, 2010
Albert Dube (Michael Gentile)
September 8, 2010
THE NATIVITY OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Sr. Clare Augustine, O.P.
and Sr. M. Balbina, O.P. (Caroline Watz)
September 9, 2010
Frank & Katherine Sterzer (Daughter)
September 10, 2010
In Thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother
(Barbara)
September 11, 2010
Stefan Kasza (Teresa & Franciszek Kasza)
Henry Barthalt (Joseph Morscher & Family)
September 12, 2010
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
People of the Parish
Henryk Siebor
Thomas Anderson (Doreen Anderson)
Albert & Emma Hoenigmann (Elfi)
Prayer Opportunities
Miraculous Medal Novena: The Novena to Our
Lady of the Miraculous Medal is prayed Monday
morning at 8:15 am before Mass.
The Rosary: This devotion reflects the important
events in the life of Jesus and His Mother, Mary, and
enriches your daily prayer life. Please pray the rosary privately or with the parishioners each morning
following 8:30 am Mass.
Scripture Study Group: The group meets Thursday at 7:30 pm to discuss the readings of the coming
Sunday. Discover the depth of the scripture and the
context in which it was written.
THE NATIVITY OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
On September 8 we celebrate the birthday of our
Blessed Mother. Mary is the Mother of our Lord,
Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Mary, chosen by the singular Grace of God, was
preserved immune from original sin.
Next to the birth of Jesus, Mary’s birth offers the
greatest possible happiness to the world.
Each time we celebrate her birth,
we can confidently hope for an
increase of peace in our hearts
and in the world at large.
We Prepare For…
August 29, 2010
Next Sunday:
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Readings:
Exodus 32: 7-11, 13-14
1Timothy 1: 12-17
Gospel:
Luke 15: 1-32
Sunday Collection:
Attendance:
$ 5137.
849
Current Weekly Expenses
This week the parish’s major expenses were:
Monthly Priests’ Salaries:
Semi-Monthly Clerical Salaries:
TOTAL:
$4903.
5053.
$9956.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
We Pray For…
Our Sick: Joseph Scarfo, Mary DePaola,
Diane Chrissy, Joseph Villafane, Michael
Walsh, Angelina Cifaldi, Erwin Lobe, Frank
Cifaldi,
Our Deceased: Louis Kump, Monica Schmitt
Perpetual Prayer Guild: Alois Kump
Our Military: Please let us lift up our prayers
for our brave men and women who fight for
our freedom.
This Saturday we mark the 9th
Anniversary of September 11.
We invite all parishioners to join us for
Mass at 8:30 am to remember the
people who died that day and
their families.
If you cannot join us at Mass, please
remember them in your prayers.
May their souls and the souls of all the
faithful departed, through the mercy
of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
The Altar Bread,
Wine and
Candles are
donated
this week
In Memory of
Lucchese, Miceli,
Knoll & Rocco
Families by
The Girls.
The Ringing of the
Bells for the
week is in
Memory of
Ethel Avery
at the
Request of
Jewell Worrell.
THANK YOU
Your generosity to the FOOD PANTRY
is appreciated. Please continue your
support for those less fortunate than
ourselves.
The Rectory Office will be closed
Monday, September 6
in observance of Labor Day.
BISHOP
OCTAVIO CISNEROS
WILL CONFIRM OUR
SCHOOL CHILDREN ON
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 23, 2010
AT 10 AM
1908 ST. PANCRAS SCHOOL 2010
A PLACE TO GROW IN HEART, MIND AND SOUL
SCHOOL NEWS
WELCOME BACK!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,
Classes on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday are from 8 am to 12 noon.
On Friday, September 10, Grade 8 will attend Mass. All are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, September 8
Friday, September 10
Sunday, September 12
Monday, September 13
Pre-K and Universal PK Orientation 9:00 am
Marlou Garment—Uniform 8 am
Welcome Back Breakfast after 10:15 Mass
Full Day of School 8 am to 2:30pm
Early Morning Drop-Off and After School Programs
begin.
BE AN ANGEL TO A ST. PANCRAS STUDENT
Would you like to be an angel? Consider sponsoring a child’s tuition in our school. Your gift will provide a
life changing opportunity for a youngster. Your donation is tax deductible. Please call the School Office.
BOX TOPS/LABELS/STOP & SHOP A+ BONUS BUCKS
It’s summer, but we ask that you please remember to collect Box Tops for Education, Campbell Soup Labels, and to register for the Stop & Shop A+ Bonus Bucks for our school. You may register on line at:
www.stopandshop.com. Thank you for your continued support.
SCHOOL OF RELIGION
VIRTUS WORKSHOP
REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION CLASSES 2010-2011
To comply with Brooklyn Diocesan regulations, all
volunteers working with children in our Parish are
required to attend one
VIRTUS workshop.
Registration is required for new students who did
not attend class during 2009-2010 school year.
There will be two opportunities to attend a
workshop.
A workshop will be held at:
St. Pancras on Saturday, September 18 from 9 am to
12 noon or
Sacred Heart (Glendale) on Tuesday, October 5 from 7
pm to 10 pm.
You must register on line. Go to www.virtus.org. and
follow the Registration prompt. There is no fee for
this workshop.
NO CHILDREN are allowed
at the workshop.
Registration will take place on Saturday, September
11, 2010 from 4-6 pm and Sunday, September 12,
2010 from 9 am-1 pm.
Requirements to enroll a child:
1) Family MUST be registered in Parish;
2) A Baptismal Certificate must be given at the time
of registration if the child was not baptized at St.
Pancras.
All classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 7:10
to 8:15 pm.
Students registered after September 12, may be
placed on a Waiting List.
For additional information, please call the Religious
Education Office at 718-497-0590.
COMMUNITY NEWS
BISHOP MOLLOY RETREAT
Bishop Molloy Retreat House, a Passionist Spiritual Center in Jamaica Estates, welcomes the women
of St. Pancras to participate in a retreat on the weekend of September 24-26, 2010. The retreat
opens with Dinner at 7: 00 pm on Friday and concludes with Mass at 11:00 am on Sunday. For further information, please call Bishop Molloy Retreat House at 718-739-1229, or call your parish promoter Kay Tait at 718-821-2112.
C.Y.O. NEWS
Baseball and Softball Awards Night will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 7 pm in the
Auditorium.
Registration for Basketball (3rd grade and up), Basketball Clinic (2nd grade), and Volleyball (girls
3rd grade to H.S.) will be held on Friday, September 10, 7-9pm, Saturday, September 11, 10 am-2
pm, and Sunday, September 12, 1-3 pm. All sports registration will be in the Auditorium. This will
be the only registration for Basketball teams. For additional information, please call Kevin at
718-821-1053 or 347-461-1935.
TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools)
Information regarding the entrance exam to Catholic High Schools is available at
www.tachsinfo.com. The exam will be given on Saturday, November 13, 2010. An application
must be filed. The deadline for paper is October 1, 2010; internet/phone is October 18, 2010.
Please check online for further information. After Labor Day, you may call Mrs. Walter, Director of
Religious Education, at 718-497-0590. This test is open to all 8th Grade Public School students.
RADIO MARIA
Radio Maria is now in English on the radio dial at 620 AM from Monday to Friday 4:00 am to 6:00
am. The program is “WAKE UP WITH THE BLESSED MOTHER MARY.” Join us to pray every morning. Wake up America! Listen to your Mother! You may contact Radio Maria at www.RadioMaria.org.
EVERYTHING DRIVE-OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
Girl Scout Troop #4215 is holding an “EVERYTHING DRIVE” on Saturday, September 11 from 4:30
to 6:30 pm and Sunday, September 12, from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm in Our Lady of the Miraculous
Medal Church parking lot on 61st Street between Metropolitan Avenue and Bleecker Street. This
event is in support of HOUR CHILDREN. Items needed (new or used) are: twin sheets; bed pillows;
towels; diapers; baby clothes and accessories; women’s clothing-especially larger sizes; children’s
clothing and shoes-all sizes and ages, boys and girls; video tapes/CDs/cassettes; crayons and coloring books; school supplies; Metro Cards; books; and toys.
The Girls Scouts will also sponsor an event at the Atlas Park Mall on Saturday, September 11 from
9am –2 pm to support HOUR CHILDREN. Donate any toy and receive a free raffle ticket for a Movie
Basket. The Basket contains a new DVD player, DVDs, popcorn and candy.
OVER 50 CLUB
There will be a meeting of the Over 50 Club on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 1 pm in Pfeifer Hall.
Please join us at our meeting. New members are always welcome.