parish bulletin board - St. Raymond - East Rockaway NY

Welcome To Our Parish Family
Not registered Please stop by our rectory during office hours
and we will be most happy to include you in our parish
family.
Rectory
Office Hours are Monday thru Friday from 9AM - 4:00 PM.
Please call ahead for an appointment.
Telephone Numbers
Rectory:...............................................................593-5000
St. Raymond’s School.........................................593-9010
Religious Education Office .................................593-9075
Fax.......................................................................887-0554
Parish Social Ministry.........................................887-9197
Web Site www.saintraymonds.org
E-Mail StRayRcc@optonline.net
Pastoral Care Of The Sick
• Holy Communion available to the homebound
• Communal celebration of the Anointing of the Sicktwice
yearly.
• Sacrament of the Anointing- for those receiving serious
medical procedure, 3rd Saturday of the month at the 8:45
Mass
Devotions
• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Thursday 1-4pm.
• Nocturnal Adoration Society - First Fridays 8-9pm
• Miraculous Medal Novena - Saturday following 8:45
Mass
Confessions
Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM, Thursday before First Fridays 4-5
PM, or by appointment at the Rectory.
Baptisms
Baptisms are celebrated the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the
month. Please call the Rectory for an appointment.
Marriages
Engaged couples are encouraged to call the Rectory a year in
advance of their wedding date to assure adequate time to
participate in preparation programs for the Sacrament of
Marriage.
Prayer Group
• Charismatic Prayer Group: Every Tuesday at 8pm in
the Rectory meeting room
• Men’s Prayer Group: 3rd Friday at 8PM in Mary’s
Chapel.
Youth Group
Les Mis “under construction”.
Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults (RCIA)
Interested in becoming a Catholic or an adult Catholic
seeking Eucharist or Confirmation For information call the
Rectory.
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
MONDAY, September 29th
3:30pm—Rel Ed
7:00pm—Rel Ed
7:30pm—RCIA
TUESDAY, September 30th
3:30pm—Rel Ed
7:00pm—Rel Ed
8:00pm—Prayer Group
WEDNESDAY, October 1st
7:30pm—Folk Group
7:30pm—Choir
7:30pm—Families Anonymous
7:30pm—Confirmation Seating
THURSDAY, October 2nd
9:30am—Bible Sharing
1:00pm—Adoration
4:00pm—Confessions
7:30pm—Confirmation Seating
7:30pm—Pastoral Council
7:30pm—Handbell Choir
FRIDAY, October 3rd
12:00pm—Berevement
6:30pm—Jr. Girl Scouts
7:30pm—Boy Scouts
SATURDAY, October 4th
11:00am—Blessing of the Animals
3:30pm—Confessions
SUNDAY, October 5th
8:00am—Blood Drive
9:00am—Children’s Mass
1:00pm—Baptism Class
7:00pm—Centennial Rosary
Pastoral Council
Thought For The Week:
Tim Russert told church workers attending the
2005 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering that if
there’s an issue that Democrats,
Republicans, conservatives and liberals can
agree on, it’s our kids. With 15 million kids
largely living off the streets and 12 youths
shot dead daily in the United States,
addressing the issue is imperative. In
dealing with own son, Russert said that he told
him: You are always, always loved, but you
are never entitled.
Pastoral Council Members
School
School
MWMR
School
School
MWMR
MWMR
Church
Café
Church
Rec. Library
Church
Church
Church
Rec. Library
Church
Fr. Singleton
Lounge
MWMR
Gym
Backlawn of
Church
Church
Café
Church
Rec. Library
Church
Bernard Kilkelly (Pres.), Carol O’Reilly (Vice Pres.),
Karen Gerrity (Secretary), Marion O’Hara, Maria
Papini, Barbara Gribbon, Ray Solga, Frank Stallone
& Diane Page.
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PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
MISSION NEWS
Dear fellow parishioners,
I had an experience of a lifetime.
Having been a member of our June
Mission team, I could not have
received greater love from our hosts,
the Cochoy Family. They went out of
their way to make sure that we were well fed,
comfortable and treated as members of the
household. The reception I received from the children
would warm your heart. They smiled, held my hand,
put their arms around me, and looked at me with the
most grateful eyes I have ever seen. The
Guatemalan people practically worship St.
Raymond’s. Their love for us is witnessed in their
embraces, prayers and constant “thank you” or shall I
say “gracias”. I promise you that the future continued
support through our Proyecto Don Bosco will
undoubtedly strengthen their belief that St.
Raymond’s parishioners are one of God’s gifts to
them. (to be continued next week).
-Ed Corrado
The winners of the Parish Picks Drawing for the
month of September are:
1st Place, $1,500—Ticket #110—
M/M R.M. Visone
2nd Place, $500—Ticket # 109—
M/M Edward Visone
Bonus Prize $60 Gas Card—Ticket #30
Robert L. Cea
The next drawing will be held on Sunday, October
19th. Congratulations to our winners!! We’d like to
thank everyone for your wonderful participation in
this round of Parish Picks. Our final results were
fantastic!! We have sold 424 tickets and have
raised over $11,500 to help defray parish expenses
and repairs. “THANK YOU” to all!!!
YOUth Group
Activity continues on our production of Les
Miserables set to open at the end of October.
Tickets will soon be on sale. Night after night, our
parish school auditorium is filled with students and
adults preparing for this event. If you thought that
last year’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat was something—you “ain’t seen
nothing yet!” Les Mis features a large cast (65) and
its music and vocals are sure to impress. Hope to
see you at the show!
ST. RAYMOND’S CENTENNIAL
305 DAYS AND COUNTING!!!
On July 30th, 2009 we will celebrate the 100th
Anniversary of St. Raymond’s Parish. Plans for
our 18 month celebration that will include
spiritual, social, historical and fundraising
activities are beginning now. If you have any
interest in being part of the committees being
formed or have some ideas you would like to
share, please contact the rectory in care of the
Pastoral Council.
Msgr. Walsh St. Raymond
Knights of Columbus Annual Retreat
The K of C invites the men of St. Raymond’s
parish to attend their 7th annual retreat at the
Passionist Spiritual Center of Riverdale. The dates
are October 3, 4, 5th, 2008. The Spiritual Centre
location is quite scenic as it overlooks the Hudson
River and is a beautiful setting for your weekend of
spiritual as well as physical renewal.
The theme for the retreat is “Paul the Apostle: an
incredible journey of faith”. The Passionate
program has always been inspiring and no doubt
you will come away refreshed. In addition to the
schedule of talks, prayer, Rosary recitation,
workshops, Reconciliation and Eucharist
celebrations, there are places for quiet reflection
and meditation. As is customary, you go at your
own pace and make the retreat as comfortable as
you desire. The offering for the weekend is $200
and a reservation secured with a $75 deposit.
Should there be any difficulty in meeting the cost of
the retreat Fr. Paul will arrange to accommodate
you. He has stated that he’ll turn no one away
because of their financial situation.
Please feel free to contact Ed Corrado at 596-
3760 should you have any questions. This is my
32nd year of Passionate Retreat weekend
attendance and I certainly attest to the value of a
weekend away with our Savior.
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DIOCESAN BULLETIN BOARD
PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
OPEN HOUSES
You are invited to explore the benefits
of a Catholic High School Education
Please feel free to visit our schools during the times and dates
listed below.
__________________________________________
DATE TIME SCHOOL
September 2008
Sunday 28 12-2:30pm Holy Trinity H.S.
St. Mary’s
College Prep H.S.
October 2008
Saturday 4 9am-12pm Sacred Heart
10am-1pm Kellenberg H.S.
2-4pm Chaminade H.S.
Saturday 18 10am-1pm McGann-Mercy
Diocesan H.S.
12-2pm St. Joseph Acad.
Sunday 19 10:30am-2pm St. John The
Baptist H.S.
FAITH ON TAP
An evening forum for those in their 20’s & 30’s
with straight talk and honest answers session
of Faith on Tap will be on Monday, September
29th from 7 to 9pm at the Wantagh Inn, next to
the train station. The topic is “FAITH &
POLITICS: A CATHOLIC IN THE PUBLIC
SQUARE”. Admission is free.
IN APPRECIATION
I would like to express
my sincere thanks and appreciation
first to Msgr. William
W. Jablonski, his associate
pastors, deacons and
all Christ’s faithful at St. Raymond's Church,
for you loving kindness to me during my three
months stay in the parish.
My holiday assignment here in the parish
ends on the 30th of September, and I will go
back to my country Ghana on October 4th.
However, I will continue praying for you,
and hope you will do the same.
May the good Lord richly bless you all.
-Fr. Peter Amoah
(frpomoah@yahoo.co.UK)
True Christian Hospitality
Christian Hospitality is not just about milk and
cookies, it's about making all people feel welcome in
our parish family. Our newest ministry here at St.
Raymond's is Faith and Friendship. This ministry
takes many forms but it doesn't take much time. Right
now we are looking for people, couples, families to
serve our people as greeters when they come into
Mass. It is simple, not time consuming, rewarding and
so important. Please consider joining us and finding
out more about Faith and Friendship. Please call
Deacon Tom at the rectory, 593-5000 or e-mail us at
StRayFFM@yahoo.com
ANNULMENT INFORMATION MEETING
“The Church’s annulment process offers the
divorced person a vehicle for healing and closure of
what is, many times, a painful period in one’s life.”
Thursday, October 21st
7:30pm
Sts. Philip and James Parish
1 Carow Place
St. James, NY 11780
Cost: $10 per person
For more information please contact Kathleen
Logan, associate Director of Family Ministry 678-
5800 ext. 236 or e-mail klogan@drvc.org.
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
On Saturday, October 4th, at 11am, members of the
Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) will conduct a
“blessing ceremony” in the field next to the rectory
driveway. Bring your pets to be blessed in memory of
St. Francis.
FIRST SATURDAY NOVENA
Come join us for the Lady of Fatima rosary at 8:10am
on Saturday, October 4th in front of the Blessed
Mother’s Shrine.
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PARISH BULLETIN BOARD
DIOCESAN BULLETIN BOARD
SEPTEMBER FOOD
COLLECTION
The Society of St. Vincent de
Paul will have its monthly food
collection next weekend,
October 4th & 5th. The food
will be going to St. Mary of the
Isle. Please leave non-perishable foods in the
boxes in the church.
WHAT COMES AFTER THE EMPTY NEST
How to develop a new relationship with your
Spouse and adult children.
October 3rd—Friday, 7:30pm
St. Patrick Parish, Bayshore
Workshop Facilitator: Cathy Danowski M.A.,
Cost $15 per person—$25 per couple
For more info call 678-5800 ext. 223, Debbie
Ventura
WELCOME TO THE NEWLY BAPTIZED
Nicholas James Ahearn
Michael Angel Castillo
Madison Carolina Cifuentes
John Douglas Szalai
Logan Michael Cooney
Valerie Grace Sirchia
Alexander Jerry Gottcent
Daniel Frederick Stebner
Anna Helene Kuhner
Aurora Catherine Kuhner
Sofia Laura Acampora
Andrew Joseph Callaghan
Felicity Elizabeth Caracciolo
Aidan John Feliciano Maca
Sean Edward Martin
Vincent William PoppleRaul Giovanni
Quintanilla
Alanna May Murray
Caroline Ashley Miller
Our Nocturnal Adoration Society meets
this 1st Friday, October 3rd, at 8 pm for its
monthly hour of adoration and prayer.
Fashioned after the Liturgy of Hours, this
Holy Hour of Adoration during this month of
the holy Angels is a blessed way to join with
all God’s creation in offering praise,
adoration and thanks for God’s
magnificence in the presence of Jesus in
the Blessed Sacrament.
FATHER & SON BRUNCH (13-15 years old)
October 18th—11:30am to 1:30pm
at
Chaminade High School Auditorium
311 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola
The Program will include speaker
George Smith from Generation Life
the cost is $25 per family
The registration fee covers a parent/guardian
and up to 2 children
Reservations required
Please call The Respect Life Office
379-8292 ext. 215 or
E-mail RESPECTLIFE@DRVC.ORG
Sunday, October 19th at 3pm
THE JOY OF MUSIC
Concert & Reception
Honoring
The Memory of Joseph & Tita Monti
Msgr. John J. Strynkowski
Rev. Patrick M. Griffin, C.M.
featuring
Susan Mello (Soprano)
The Hibernian Festival Singers
location
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
Hosted by
The Friends of the Seminary
for more info contact:
Beverly Malone
631-423-0483 ext. 102
E-mail: bmalone@icseminary.edu
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I.H.M. SILVER CIRCLE
JOIN THE I.H.M. SILVER CIRCLE TODAY
For $25.00, you can participate in 330 prize drawings ranging from $50 to $1000 from
October 15, 2008 to June 17, 2009! In addition, Silver Circle members share in the daily prayers
and works of the Sisters of I.H.M., Scranton, PA and are remembered in a monthly Mass for
benefactors.
The charism, mission, and ministry outreach of the Sisters of I.H.M. are well known to the
members of St. Raymond Parish as the I.H.M. Sisters have served at St. Raymond School for almost
80 years and have touched many of your lives.
All proceeds from the Silver Circle Program benefit the I.H.M. Retirement Fund.
For an application and/or additional information, please contact Sister Ruthanne during the
day at 593-9010 or simply fill in the form below, attach your check for $25 (payable to Sisters of
I.H.M.) and return it to Sister’s attention at the school, rectory or convent. The people of St.
Raymond Parish have been extremely supportive in the past and all of the I.H.M. Sisters are most
grateful for that generosity. Thank you for your continued support of the I.H.M. Retirement Fund.
Visit our website every month to see the list of winners!
www.SistersofIHM.org
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Principal’s Corner
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT
FOR THE WEEK
The first son in today’s Gospel said he would do
his father’s bidding, but did not. The second son
balked at first, but then repented and did as he
was asked. What service is God calling me to
do
THIS WEEK’S
TIME & TALENT SALUTE:
In gratitude for God’s gift of time and talent to
salute: our catechists and associates in our
Religious Education Program and teachers in St.
Raymond Parish School.
Sacrificial Giving__________________________
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
Last Week $16,194
Last Year $17,327
Religious Retirement $ 4,808
Thanks for sharing the Gifts you have received…
among them your Time, Talent and Treasure !
Do you have a strong desire to deepen your spiritual life
If so, you might consider the SECULAR FRANCISCAN
ORDER, A TRUE ORDER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
For practicing Catholics for ages 21 and over, who have a
strong love of our Lord. We invite you to come to our
monthly meeting on the second Sunday of each month in
the lower church Parish Center at St. Thomas Church in
West Hempstead at 2pm. For more information, please
call Jane Krull at 486-1455 or Clare Oakes 599-4660.
THE REAL CHOICE
Choice For Life
Reproductive Right—right to have a
child.
Fundamental Right—life.
Did you see that St.
Raymond School made the
front page of this week’s
Long Island Catholic What
a joy is was once again to
share a Saturday morning
with our school family at
Cedar Creek Park in
Seaford! There were many
folks there to help raise
funds to support both our school and the
Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation. Thanks to all who
participated – both physically and financially. It was
really a beautiful day for the event.
You can ask the kindergarten class exactly how
many days we’ve been in school so far this year,
but the “old principal” can tell you that we’re already
finishing the first full month! We have had three
major fundraisers to date: (1) the MANDATORY
Tuition raffle; (2) the Innisbrook Gift wrap sale; and
(3) the Laps for Learning Bike/Walk-a-thon. Our
first drawing for the Tuition raffle takes place on
Tuesday, September 30 th so, if you somehow
missed all the reminders, you can still submit your
check to the office to participate.
Once again we are inviting parents with young
children to participate in St. Raymond’s
TOGETHER WITH TODDLER program with Mrs.
Joanne Fischer. The program will run for eight
consecutive Tuesdays beginning on October 7 th and
running through December 2 nd . The cost of the
program is $100. For more information or to up for
the program, please contact the school office at
593-9010.
We would like to invite all of our school families
to an OPEN PSA MEETING on Monday evening,
September 29 th in the school cafeteria. The PSA
Board has some exciting plans for the year and
would love to share them with everyone. Take the
opportunity to greet everyone at this first meeting of
the year.
Here’s what’s happening at St. Raymond School
this week:
· Monday – Baked ziti;
Open PSA meeting
· Tuesday – HEPP classes begins for grades
1-4;
Deli sandwiches
· Wednesday – Band lessons;
Hot dog day;
Chorus after school;
High School Test prep class at 6:15 PM
· Thursday – Soup and Hot pretzels at lunch
· Friday – Bagel day
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Religious Education
Faith Formation
This past Sunday, the first group of Confirmation
candidates attended their retreat at Tabor House, in
Oceanside. We hope they all came away with good
feelings about their experience, and thank Deacons
Rich LaRossa and Tom Connolly for their continued
dedication to these events.
This Sunday we pray for the first of two groups of
our 7th grade candidates for the sacrament of
Confirmation as they celebrate the Welcome and
Commitment Service taking place at the 12 Noon
Mass. This is the beginning of their format journey
toward a fuller life in the Holy Spirit. We pray for the
strengthening of the relationship between the
candidates and the Holy Spirit throughout their
journey toward the sacrament of Confirmation.
Reminder: All First Grade Classes will begin this
Monday, September 29th. Parents, please
remember, if your child’s teacher is not in the
classroom, to wait with your child in the center hall of
the school until the teacher arrives, and not in the
corridor of the classroom.
There will be no 2nd grade classes in session on
Tuesday, September 30th.
Reminder: The Children’s Mass will be held on
Sunday, October 5th at 9am.
On Wednesday, October 1st, all ninth grade
students in Group 1, receiving Confirmation on
October 25th at the 11am ceremony, are scheduled
to be at St. Raymond’s church at 7:30pm for seating
arrangements and gown distribution. Students in
Group 2, receiving Confirmation at 2:30pm, are
scheduled for seating arrangements and gown
distribution on October 2nd in church at 7:30pm.
On Saturday, October 4th the second group of
ninth grade students will celebrate their enrollment
Mass at the 5pm Mass, in preparation for their
scheduled retreat at Tabor House on Sunday,
October 5th. They are to present their enrollment
cards at this time.
STEPPING STONES workshops are designed
for parents, grandparents, catechists, youth
leaders & teachers. Each workshop explores
an aspect of child rearing in an effort to offer
support to families through challenging times.
Below are workshops planned for the year,
Enjoy the trip!
MODELING CHRIST—A special Workshop
Experience for Mothers and Daughters,
October 18th, Saturday from 10am to 1pm to
be held at St. Thomas More Parish,
Hauppauge. Facilitator: Rose Molfetta, LMSW.
Cost $30 for Mother and Daughter—$15 for
Catechetical Leaders and DRE’s. For more
information, go to www.drvc-faith.org/
steppingStones.html
Blessed Mother Teresa was a saintly
contemporary, who fully understood the needs of the
poor and how serving the poor is working with the
hands and hearts of Jesus. Her virtue and suffering
have been well documented by many writers, so there
is no need to elaborate on her magnificent life.
Because our aim at Parish Social Ministry is to help
and comfort those in need, the wonderful works of this
saintly lady are especially significant to our mission,
and her words are extremely relevant, not only to the
way we conduct our service, but also to the way each
and every one of us must conduct our lives. The
following are her inspirational words for us to ponder:
Holiness is not the luxury of the few but a simple
duty for you and me, so let us be holy as our
Father in heaven is holy. (Life in the Spirit)
We must become holy, not because we want
to feel holy, but because Christ is able to live his
life in us. (Total Surrender)
Holiness is not a privilege of a few but a need
for all. (Heart of Joy)
Holiness consists of carrying out God’s will
with faithfulness. Faithfulness forges saints.
(Hearts of Joy)
Thoughtfulness is the beginning of great
sanctity. If you learn this art of being thoughtful,
you will become more and more Christ like, for his
heart was meek and always thought of the needs
of others---- our lives to be beautiful must be full of
thoughts for others.
(Life in the Spirit)
The Ryan House is a “beautiful” place, where
concerned thoughts, prayers and service are freely
offered, where Christ blesses with His gift of grace all
who come here, and where all are welcome.
Reminder: Heap will open on November 3 rd . Begin to
prepare your information so that you will not be too
late, since the funds go very quickly. More information
will follow as it comes in.
Reminder: Our Blood Drive will take place on
October 5 th , from
8:15 AM to 1:15 PM in the school cafeteria. Please
plan to be there and bring your ID and Social Security
number.
Needed: Packaged Potatoes, Kidney Beans, Chic
Peas, Salad Dressing, Mayonnaise, Tuna, Canned
Fruit, Jell-o, Pudding, Cooking Oil, Pasta, Pasta
Sauce, Soup, Dish Detergent, Laundry Detergent,
Diapers Sizes 4, 5 & 6, and Wipes.
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ST. RAYMOND’S HUMAN LIFE COMMITTEE
STAND UP FOR LIFE life chain will be held:
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
Sunday, October 5th
2-3:30pm (rain or shine)
Along Rte. 25 & Rte. 110, Huntington
This is a peaceful, prayerful witness to the sanctity of all God’s children those in the womb
waiting to be born and the already born. For more information or for transportation, please
contact Mary McIntyre at 593-4363 or Mary Caffrey at 887-2458.
ROSARY FOR LIFE
Our Lady has said, “The rosary is my power...it is the weapon which you must make use of in
these times of the great battle. Every rosary which you recite with me has the effect of
restricting the action of the Evil One, of drawing souls away from his pernicious influence, and of
expanding goodness in my children.” Members from our committee will be praying the Rosary
each Saturday in October (Respect Life Month) after the Miraculous Medal Novena
(approximately 9:30am) in front of the Holy Family Shrine for the intentions of the conversion of
nations and the end to abortion.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
This fall, from September 24th to November 2nd, our Long Island communities will be uniting
with more than 170 other cities across America for the largest & longest coordinate pro-life
mobilization in history the nationwide “40 DAYS FOR LIFE” CAMPAIGN. People of all faiths are
praying that this effort will mark the beginning of the end of abortion. The local prayer vigil will
be held between the hours of 7am through 7pm each day in front of:
Planned Parenthood of Nassau County
540 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead
Our parish Human Life Committee has pledged to pray each Wednesday morning from 9:45am
to 10:45am. If anyone would like to join us, please call either of the aforementioned numbers
above. If another day or time is more convenient for you, please contact the L.I. Coalition for
Life at 631-243-1435.
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CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION NEWS
Centennial Flashback
“This year was 1982 and Michael McDougal and his brother Robert had just taken over the landscaping
of the grounds of St. Raymond’s previously tended by Billy Hannan. All of these young
men were St. Raymond school alumni and were very dedicated to keeping the church and school
grounds in tip-top condition. Robert’s service continued until 1986, but Michael continues as our
landscaper today. Michael recounts that many of the priests who served St. Raymond Parish over
the years were gardening aficionados, Father Nilsson really loved gardening! The tree peonies
planted in the back of the rectory outside the kitchen was one of Father Nilsson’s projects. It was
Father Bill who started planting roses, his favorite of all flowers.”
Contributed by Mrs. Diane Sisco
A heartfelt thank you and shout out to the Centennial Social Committee headed by
Lucy Osterman and Karen Garrity for a wonderful day of fun at the
Centennial Block Party held last Sunday!
Special thanks to the event chairmen,
Irene Villacci and Amy Kelly
and the rest of their committee for a really fabulous day!
If you have not been able to attend any Centennial events to date….don’t miss any more! Our
100th birthday celebration continues with the following events….details will follow as each celebration
approaches….
October 5 and 19….Rosary for World Peace...St. Raymond Church 7:00 PM….Centennial Spiritual
Family Film Festival (Date TBA)...October 9….Centennial lecture series….St. Raymond School
cafeteria….The role of deacons in the Church and St. Raymond Parish...Deacon Tom Connolly….AND
MUCH MORE!
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Centennial Organ Fundraiser! If you
have not had the opportunity, please consider a pledge to the organ fund and be a part of this milestone
celebration gift.
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Masses For The Week
Monday, September 29th
Michael,
Gabriel & Raphael
Dn 7:9-14; Rv 12: 7-12; Jn 1:47-51
7:15 Special Intention
8:45 John Kuehn
Tuesday, September 30th
Jerome
Jb 3: 1-23; Lk 9: 51-56
7:15 Joyce & Ralph Sellitti (35th Wedding Ann)
8:45 Nora Cea
Wednesday, October 1st
Jb 9: 1-16; Lk 9: 57-62
7:15 John Wagner
8:45 Pat O’Shaughnessy
Thursday, October 2nd
Jb 19: 21-27; Mt 18: 1-10
7:15 Gus Antonion
8:45 Edward Kress
Friday, October 3rd
Jb 38: 1-5; Lk 10: 13-16
7:15 Pauline Gerrity
8:45 Michael Horn
Terese
Guardian Angels
First Friday
Saturday, October 4th Francis of Assisi
Jb 42: 1-16; Lk 10: 17-24
8:45 Mass of Multiple Intentions:
Mary Doran, Rodolfo D. Colella,
Francesco D’Aulisa, Barbara Kochefsky,
Joanne Petraro-Fisher (Living)
Please Pray
For Our Sick…. Steven Miller, Janet
Kelly, Patty Gottlieb, Kevin McGreevy,
Charles & Kerry Schweigert, Gilda Raia,
Richard Nolan, Jason Lacchini, Sammy
Campano, Lisa Romano, Brother Patrick
McNulty, William Stottler Jr., Laurie Faust,
Elizabeth Buffett, Luigi Cuscino, Veronica
Walsh, Baby Kayleigh Lindholm, Joe Clancy,
Robert Witthohn, James Dorsa, John Reilly,
Charlene Darby, Destiny Savino, Baby Nicholas
Anthony Savino, Jacqueline Murphy, Barbara
Walsh Dryer, Earl Valdes, Denali Pisani, Agnes
Goettel, Baby Michael Angel Castillo, Peter
Hoffman, Gertrude LaRossa, Rose Ann Nicoletti,
Christine Padjus, Patricia Beagan, Dominick
DeCarlo, Richard Keller, Krystal Tardo (names are
printed for three consecutive weeks unless the
rectory is notified otherwise.)
ALTAR BREAD & WINE this week is in
memory of Eleanore Muller. Donated by her
Family.
ROSE FOR LIFE this week is in memory of Lucy
& Joe Bozzone. Donated by Chris & Joe Bozzone.
MARRIAGE BANNS
THIRD TIME:
Jannine Lombardi, St. William the Abbott and
Kyle Poppe, St. Raymond
FIRST TIME:
Mary Cea, St. Raymond and
Andrew Doheny, St. Raymond
5:00 John Abarno
Sunday, October 5th
27th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Is 5: 1-7; Phil 4: 6-9; Mt 21: 33-43
7:30 Frank Wild
9:00 Lawrence O’Connor
10:30 Richard Walsh
12:00 Mass of Multiple Intentions:
Dinah Kelly, Margaret & Julian Miranda,
Eleanore Muller, Pala Cifuntz,
Bulceliuna Ruiz
4:30 For Our Parishioners
CELEBRANTS
FOR NEXT WEEKEND
Saturday, 10/04
5:00pm—Fr. John Poku
Sunday, 10/05
7:30am—Fr. John Poku
9:00am—Fr. Frank Eisele
10:30am—Fr. Frank Eisele
12:00pm—Msgr. William W. Jablonski
4:30pm—Msgr. William W. Jablonski
Saint Raymond’s R.C. Church
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Today’s liturgy talks about
the freedom we have to say
Yes or No to God. But it also
talks about the possibility of
change. This is brought out very clearly in the
story of the two sons in the Gospel. There is part
of each of these two sons in us. Part of us says
Yes to God and part of us says No to God. We
could fall away. We might not live up to our
promises and obligations, even the most solemn
ones. We could prove unfaithful in marriage,
neglect our children, and turn away from faith. We
cannot take any thing for granted. But then again
the opposite can happen too. We can turn back to
a good life. We can change direction, change our
hearts and be converted. We are not arrows shot
form a bow. We are free human beings who can,
with the help of God’s grace, change the direction
of our lives.
We have to see ourselves in need of continual
conversion in need of correcting our course,
resetting our compass everyday if need be. Every
day we can turn some No into a Yes. This parable
is however, a warning against hypocrisy for all
time. Lip service of God will not merit heaven.
Nominal Christians are not working in the Lord’s
vineyard.
Remember that what God in His mercy did for
the tax collectors and harlots in the parable, the
Matthews, the Mary Magdalene's, the Augustine's,
the Margaret's of Cortona, the Matt Talbots and the
millions of unknown penitents who are now saints
in heaven, He can also do the same for you.
”If today you were called to render an account
the Lord, would the balance sheet be in your
favor”
-Fr. John Poku