THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH - St. Raymond - East Rockaway NY

Welcome To Our Parish FamilyNot registered? Please stop by our rectory during office hoursand we will be most happy to include you in our parishfamily.RectoryOffice Hours are Monday thru Friday from 9AM - 4:00 PM.Please call ahead for an appointment.Telephone NumbersRectory:............................................................... 593-5000St. Raymond’s School......................................... 593-9010Religious Education Office................................. 593-9075Fax ...................................................................... 887-0554Parish Social Ministry......................................... 887-9197Web Site www.saintraymonds.orgE-Mail StRayRcc@optonline.netPastoral Care Of The Sick• Holy Communion available to the homebound• Communal celebration of the Anointing of the Sicktwiceyearly.• Sacrament of the Anointing- for those receiving seriousmedical procedure, 3rd Saturday of the month at the 8:45MassDevotions•••Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Thursday 1-4pm.Nocturnal Adoration Society - First Fridays 8-9pmMiraculous Medal Novena - Saturday following 8:45MassConfessionsSaturdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM, Thursday before First Fridays 4-5PM, or by appointment at the Rectory.BaptismsBaptisms are celebrated the 2nd and 4th Sundays of themonth. Please call the Rectory for an appointment.MarriagesEngaged couples are encouraged to call the Rectory a year inadvance of their wedding date to assure adequate time toparticipate in preparation programs for the Sacrament ofMarriage.Prayer Group• Charismatic Prayer Group: Every Tuesday at 8pm inthe Rectory meeting room• Men’s Prayer Group: 3rd Friday at 8PM in Mary’sChapel.Youth Group Broadway Show Trip—December 7thRite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults (RCIA)Interested in becoming a Catholic or an adult Catholicseeking Eucharist or Confirmation? For information call theRectory.MONDAY, November 24thTHIS 3:30pm—Rel WEEK Ed IN OUR PARISH School7:00pm—Rel Ed7:30pm—RCIATUESDAY, November 25th3:30pm—Rel Ed7:00pm—Rel Ed8:00pm—Prayer GroupWEDNESDAY, November 26th8:45am—School Mass5:00pm—Christmas Choir Reh.7:30pm—Folk Group7:30pm—Choir7:30pm—Families Anonymous7:30pm—Ecumenical Service ChurchTHURSDAY, November 27th9:30am—Thanksgiving MassFRIDAY, November 28th12:00pm—Bereavement8:00pm—Men’s Prayer GroupSATURDAY, November 29th3:30pm—ConfessionsSUNDAY, November 30th9:00am—Family MassPastoral CouncilThought For The Week:SchoolMWMRSchoolSchoolMWMRChurchChurchMWMRChurchCaféChurchFr. SingletonLoungeLady ChapelChurchChurchSaint Raymond’s work in Spain was interrupted in1230, when he was summoned to Rome by PopeGregory IX, appointed to the papal court, andmade papal confessor. He was then chargedwith the task of rearranging and codifying thecanon laws of the Church. His success in thisvast editorial job is astonishing, since he had torewrite and condense decrees that had beenaccumulating for centuries. His collection ofcanon law was completed in 1234 and remainedthe most authoritative compilation within the bodyof canon law until 1917, when a new code waspublished. Pope Gregory sought to rewardcompilation within the body of canon law. PopeGregory sought to reward Raymond by appointinghim archbishop of Tarragona, but the saintdeclined the honor and returned to Spain in 1236.Pastoral Council MembersBernard Kilkelly (Pres.), Carol O’Reilly (Vice Pres.),Karen Gerrity ( Secretary), Marion O’Hara, Maria Papini,Barbara Gribbon, Ray Solga, Frank Stallone & DianePage.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 1

From the Pastor’s Desk...Today with the Feast of Christ the King we come to the end ofthe Liturgical Year. Next Sunday will be the beginning of Advent and the start of our four weekpreparation for the celebration of the birth of Christ. The coming of Christmas has been quiteevident in our commercial world where Christmas decorations and the enticements of possibleChristmas gifts have long appeared on the scene.While gift giving and celebrations of all kinds have their place in our Christmas traditions, it isimportant to remind ourselves that a spiritual preparation for Jesus’ birth is part of our Catholicheritage. There is a great danger that we will miss the true meaning of Christmas if we anticipatethe celebration without the preparation of our hearts and home for Jesus. What is happening to oursociety can happen to us also: Christmas will become a holiday rather than a HOLYDAY!The world has its own agenda. Our secularistic society has its own calendar and religion: God andspirituality are not on it. Whether Christmas will be a holiday or a holyday is up to you, especially forparents whose children will experience it with or without Jesus depending on how you prepare forDecember 25th by taking advantage of our Catholic practice of Advent.As men, women, boys, girls, families or individuals of faith, let us resist the temptation to go alongand put CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS!100 Years of Faith, Love and Friendship-Fr. BillFEAST OF CHRIST THE KINGAs you get older the thought of being given a new device, an ipod,cell phone, a game etc. can be received with mixed emotions. Thethoughtfulness of the giver is not in question. What becomes theproblem is the time and patience needed to read the directions andfigure out how it works. There’s a right way and a wrong way forthings to be put together. There is certain amounts of know how andtechnique that are required to make things click. Sometimes we arejust plain lucky and everything fits together without any problem.More often than not it takes trial and error to figure things out and benefit from the latest fade thatcan bring a new dimension to our life once we’ve mastered it.Today in our celebration our feast of Christ the King we come to realize that the authority andwisdom of our Savior is not a matter of hit or miss, or of trial and error. The wisdom of being apart of the Kingdom of God comes from the fact that our savior is not by majority consent ourpresident nor is He enthroned in power because of royal blood. The authority and wisdom ofJesus, of His kingdom and of His Church comes from that fact that Christ is not only appointedour King but He is also our God. Our salvation lies not in how to figure out the meaning of life byourselves or the intricacies of moral decisions entirely on our own. We have for our leader, ourking, someone who is also God. As God He is all wise and all knowing. Following Jesus as ourKing is not blind faith but a wise and prudent way of life. Following the Good Shepherd brings usinto that eternal pasture of everlasting peace and blessedness.-Fr. BillSaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 2

PARISH BULLETIN BOARDMISSION NEWSThose who are sponsoringchildren in our project and whowould like to send a Christmas gift,you may do so now. I will betraveling alone and so I am not ableto carry wrapped gifts.Only monetary gifts can besent. There are 200 children in the project and thisis the only practical way to give gifts.-Deacon RichYOUth GroupOur trip to go and see the Broadway show “13”(Dec. 7th) is upon us. We will leave at 3pmfrom the school parking lot. Our return will beapproximately 9:30pm, depending on traffic.MEN’S RETREATAre you looking for a break from the rat race? Wellthis is one event that you won’t want to miss out on!Join the Long Island’s Men Retreat Group for theirannual Immaculate Conception Retreat at thebeautiful St. Joseph’s in the Hills Retreat House,Malverne, Pennsylvania. The retreat begins withdinner and Mass on Friday, 12/5/08, and ends afterbreakfast and Mass on Sunday, 12/7/ 08. This is agreat way to break away from our daily routines, andgive ourselves some “alone time” with God. Theweekend will put you in great spirits for thecelebration of the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ.Transportation is available.Please contact HilaryBecker at 516-887-0677 x 303 for more information.The winners of the Parish Picks Drawing for themonth of November are:1st Place, $1,500—Ticket # 401—Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mambu2nd Place, $500—Ticket #60—Evelynne KapplesBonus Prize, $60 Gas Card—Ticket #238—Mary & Bob CrokeThe next drawing will be held on Sunday,December 21stCongratulations to our winners and theirfamilies!Please watch your mail (and upcomingBulletins) for information on the next round ofParish PicksWe’ve got a great surprise in store for you!HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL !!!!BABY CLOTHESDuring Advent, as we await the birth of theInfant Jesus, St. Raymond’s conference of theSociety of St. Vincent de Paul will again becollecting baby clothes for Momma’s House,Regina Residence and Birthright. Mostneeded are clothing (sizes infant to 2 years),blankets, diapers and nursing bottles. (Pleasenote we cannot accept car seats, infantcarriers, cribs , carriages, etc. ) Items shouldbe left in the baskets in front of the BlessedMother’s Shrine anytime until Sunday,December 21st. Thank you.ST. RAYMOND’S CENTENNIAL249 DAYS AND COUNTING!!!On July 30th, 2009 we will celebrate the100th Anniversary of St. Raymond’sParish. Plans for our 18 monthcelebration that will include spiritual,social, historical and fundraisingactivities are beginning now. If you haveany interest in being part of thecommittees being formed or have someideas you would like to share, pleasecontact the rectory in care of thePastoral Council.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 3

DIOCESAN BULLETIN BOARDPARISH BULLETIN BOARDFAITH ON TAPAn evening forum for those in their 20’s & 30’swith straight talk and honest answers toquestions of faith and morals. The nextsession of Faith on Tap will be on Monday,November 24th from 7 to 9pm at the WantaghInn—across from the Wantagh RR Station.The evening’s topic is “Conscience: How toForm It & Follow it” Our guest speaker is Fr.Joseph Koterski, Jesuit Professor ofPhilosophy at Fordham University. Admissionis free, for more check out www.faithontap.orgor call 678-5800, ext. 616“ Centennial Fundraising Campaign”At all masses this weekend, representativesof the Centennial Committee will be speakingto you about our Centennial celebration.Over eighteen months dozens of social, spiritual,educational and fundraising events havebeen planned. The best is yet to come, includingour Centennial Dance, scheduled forFebruary 13, 2009. We are over half waytoward our goal of raising $100,000 for ournew organ as a gift to our parish and wethank everyone that has contributed from thebottom of our hearts.RELIGION AND ROCKTune into “Religion and Rock” with Msgr. JimVlaun on Sunday from 7-8am on WBAB 102.3FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island’s East End.The show is also available on Sirius Radio,Channel 159 at 11pm on Saturday nights.Next Sunday’s theme is Waiting and Patience,don’t miss it!BE BORN IN OUR HEARTS TODAYA daily reflections for Advent and Christmaswritten and illustrated by the Sisters, Servantsof the Immaculate Heart of Mary of,Pennsylvania are on sale now for $5 at therectory or in the Mass Servers Sacristy.IS IT TIME FOR YOU TO CONSIDER ADEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK?Fordham University Graduate School of SocialService and Molloy College offer an excitingGraduate Social Work Program (MSWDegree) at Molloy College, Rockville Centreand Fordham’s Lincoln Center campuses. Bustransportation to Lincoln Center is provided.Information sessions will be held at the Molloycampus (Casey Center, Room 014) onMonday evenings, December 8th and January12th at 6pm. For more information pleasecontact Georgann Gardner at (516) 678-5000(edxt. 590), ggardner@molloy.edu.ST RAYMOND CYOGirl’s 6th—8th VolleyballRegistrationDates: Sunday, December 7th 10 AM—1 PMSunday, December 14th 10 AM—1 PMPlace: St. Raymond School GymnasiumAny questions please contact KellyHonerkamp 593-1858.Our parish church is open each day for Massesand visits to the Blessed Sacrament. Thank Godwe have this great asset for our prayer life. In thisday and age this convenience is not alwaysavailable.Take advantage of this privilege andspend some quiet time with Jesus present in thetabernacle in the comfort of our climate controlledchurch. These moments can make a greatdifference in your own life and the lives of those forwhom you pray.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 4

Let Us Give Thanks To The Lord Our GodIT IS RIGHT TO GIVE HIM THANKS AND PRAISERoman MissalIn our own country, 37 million Americans struggle in poverty, many despite working full-time.Within our community of believers we do make a difference when we support the work of theCatholic Campaign for Human Development. CCHD is committed to help people createpermanent solutions to the problem of poverty in their community. You can help break thecycle of poverty. Please give generously to the CCHD appeal today. Visit povertyusa.org tolearn more.Thanksgiving Eve Ecumenical ServiceThe Lynbrook—East Rockaway Clergy Association willhold their Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Servicethis Wednesday, November 26th at 7:30pm in St.Raymond of Penyafort Roman Catholic Church in EastRockaway. All are invited as we gather as an Inter Faithcommunity to thank God for His many blessings.All are invited as we gather as a community to thank God for His many blessings. Join our PastoralTeam at St. Raymond’s Church in East Rockaway, in this gesture of good will and cooperation alongwith the clergy and parishioners of neighboring Churches and Synagogues in this Inter-Faith gestureof Thanks for God’s blessing to the communities of East Rockaway, Lynbrook and Bay Park. Rev.John P. Fahey, Jr. of St. James United Methodist Church in Lynbrook will give the address.Thanksgiving Day MassThursday—November 27th—9:30amPlease bring food for our Parish Pantry on Thanksgiving Day. The food collected at the9:30am Mass will be used to stock our St. Vincent de Paul pantry here at St. Raymond.This food is not for thanksgiving dinners. Please leave non-perishable foods: pasta,pasta sauce, canned fruit, tuna, rice, canned vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, Jell-O, pudding mix etc. in the Mass Servers’ Sacristy. The Thanksgiving Day offering benefitsthe operation of our Parish Social Ministry.THERE WILL BE NO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON,THANKSGIVING DAYSaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 5

Centennial NewsCentennial FlashbackHistory of Our Sister Parish Project“In 1998, a group of seven St. Raymond’s parishioners boarded a plane for ourfirst mission awareness trip to Guatemala. This experience was the beginning ofthe Guatemalan connection for our parish. The relationship grew stronger whenour Sister Parish Project began to send a monthly stipend as part of our parish’sstewardship commitment to the parishes of St. John the Baptist and Our Lady ofGuadalupe. Projecto Don Bosco was initiated in 2002 as a way to includeindividual sponsorships of children by St. Raymond’s families and to continue theannual mission trips. Each July, two groups of St. Raymond parishioners ventureto Novillero, Guatemala for an eight day Mission Trip. They are able to experience“Mission Life” and see the reality of the life our Sister Parish live. This relationshiphas been beneficial to both the Guatemalans and for us. All of us have been ableto see Christ in each other.”Centennial Christmas OrnamentsAt all masses over the weekends of November 29/30 and December 6/7, CentennialChristmas ornaments will be on sale at the doors of the church. These beautifulornaments designed to mark this most important milestone in our parish history will sellfor $10.00 and will provide a lasting memory of the Centennial celebration forgenerations to come.Remember to pick up an ornament for your family who has moved away fromSt. Raymond Parish!Centennial Retreat Planned for January 10, 2009Kellenberg Memorial High School Millenium RoomPlease mark your calendars for a day of prayerful refection and prayer at ourCentennial Retreat planned for January. The retreat will provide an opportunity forthe St. Raymond community to come together in thanksgiving, grateful for thebeautiful gift of our parish and each other.CENTENNIAL DINNER DANCEIn a few days you will be receiving your invitations for the pinnacle social event of theCentennial Celebration. The Centennia l Dinner Dance will take place on February 13,2009 at the Sand Castle, in Franklin Square. This will be the most important socialgathering of the Centennial and we are hoping to welcome all parishioners and theirextended families for a celebration of St. Raymond Parish! Book your table early as weanticipate a sell-out crowd and a wonderful evening ofFriendship, Faith and Love!CENTENNIAL PINS…Are you wearing yours?Remember to break out the Centennial pins distributed last Christmas to publicize andcelebrate our beautiful parish on its 100 th Anniversary. Wear in on your coats…schooluniforms…backpacks…If you need a replacement pin call Noreen Leahy 297-2864.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 6

Principal’s CornerSTEWARDSHIP THOUGHTFOR THE WEEKWhen the Son of Man comes in glory, may we beamong those who have fed the hungry, welcomed thestranger, and clothed the naked. For Jesus tells usclearly that it is those who have demonstrated goodstewardship– by sharing their gifts with the lessfortunate who will receive God’s blessing and inheritthe kingdom.THIS WEEK’STIME & TALENT SALUTE:In gratitude for God’s gift of time and talent to salute:our Les Miserables Orchestra: Alex V. Harrington,Jonathan Ju, Amanda Littlefair, Amand Trantel,Meghan O’Connor, John Sammon,Samantha Clarke,Erin Eschbach, Alli Rosetti, Arielle Fernandez,Benjamin Giese, Samantha Buzzolani, Bryan Balder,Greg Monaco, AnnMarie Lynch, Corinne Zee, KatelynConnor; our Production Staff: Phyllis Harrington, IreneVillacci, Elise Rehm Shapiro, Bert & AnastasiaSchepers, Kevin Harrington, MaryAnn Lynch, EileenGinley, Fran Healy, Marianne Malone, Peggy Pierri,Bella Podesta, Lucy Ostermann, Ann Greco, KimNiederberger, Maureen Schwartz, Heather Meagher,Karen & Bob Eschbach, Laura & Jack Clarke, GeralynBecker, Amanda Delia; Casing Committee, Dcn. TomConnolly,Evelyn Contaldi, Rob Drummond, Fr. FrankEisele, Alex & Kevin Harrington, Dcn. Rich LaRossa,AnnMarie & MaryAnn Lynch, Kim Niederberger,Anthony Santino, Martin Severino, Irene Villacci; SetArtists: Betty Clarke, Gerri Delisio, Adrienne Dolder,Pat Drugan, Anne Dunn, Carolyn Ferretti, Joe Herbert,Irma Lederer, John Markey,Trudy Santoemma, HarrySchwagerl, Angelica Soderberg, Christ Varney….andmany more !Sacrificial Giving__________________________GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVINGLast Week $15,569Last Year $16,160Thanks for Taking—A—StepSHARING OUR GIFTS IN LOVEAND SERVICEStewardship is a way of life. It’s awonderful way that we who follow Jesuscan share what God has given us.Thank you to all those who responded tothis call to stewardship, and thank you to allwho live ingratitude for what God provides.If you didn’t get a chance to bring or complete aCommitment Card this weekend at Mass, there’s stilltime to do it next weekend. Yes, we are called to be“Stewards of God’s Gifts” as we strive to live as acommunity of faith centered on the mission of JesusChrist.The second collection today receives your offerings forthe Catholic Campaign for Human Development and ourCatholic Home Missions. Please be as generous as youcan.As we approa ch thecelebration of Thanksgiving,as we see the beauty ofautumn, let us acknowledgethe many blessings which areours…let us think of ourfamilies and friends and let usgive thanks in our hearts.This is a short week for the children of St.Raymond School with only two and a half daysbefore we break for Thanksgiving. Probablyone of the greatest things that the students inour 6 th , 7 th and 8th grades have to be thankfulfor is that the first trimester exams are over!Now teachers are very busy correcting thoseexams and preparing final grades forassessment cards to be ready on December1 st .Here’s how the week is taking shape:· Monday – Anti-smoking assembly forgrades 6-8;Baked ziti at lunch· Tuesday – HEPP classes continue;Student Banking Day;Junior Sodality 1-3 at lunchtime and 4­5 after school;Twirling, Math Enrichment and minicoursesafter school;2 nd Grade’s Patriotic show at 7:00 PM· Wednesday – Band lessons with FULLband at 8:00 AM;Enterprise for Grade 2;rdSchool Mass at 8:45 (3 grade hosts);1 st Trimester officially ends;Noon dismissal (Nursery and Pre-K onsplit session);After-Care available until 6:00 PMFrom our whole St. Raymond School Familywe wish all a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!FAMILIES ANONYMOUS: a support groupfor concerned parents, relatives and friends ofsomeone who used mind-altering drugs and/oralcohol meets 7:30 pm Wednesdays at St.Raymond’s School Cafeteria; 221-0303.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 7

Religious EducationFaith FormationSpecial reminder there will be noReligion Classes on this comingWednesday and Thursday, November 26th& 27th, in celebration of the ThanksgivingHoliday.Also, there will be a Christmas Choirrehearsal on Wednesday, November 26thin the church at 5pm but no play rehearsalon Thursday.FYI—As you all must know, on the fourthThursday of November, the United Statescelebrates harvest time with a Thanksgivingholiday. This tradition began with thePilgrims and the Indians , but it finallybecame a national holiday in 1861—thanksto a lady named Sarah J. Hale. For almost40 years first as the editor of the LadiesMagazine in Boston, and then as editor ofGodey’s Lady’s Book in Philadelphia shekept writing editorials urging that a specialdate should be set aside when the WHOLECOUNTRY would give thanks for theblessings of the year. At last, PresidentLincoln issued a national ThanksgivingProclamation and this holiday has beencelebrated ever since. What will you beespecially thankful for this Thanksgiving?In this Thanksgiving time of the year, yourfamily might like to make up a special“blessing” to say before each meal or youmight want to memorize this one: ”Bless us,Oh Lord, and the gifts which we are aboutto receive, from you goodness, throughChrist our Lord. Amen.”May you all have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!Look to the LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC thisweek for items of inspiration from the St.Raymond’s youth and their reminiscences oftheir participation in Les Miserables as wellas kudos to our parish choir and ourambassador of spirituality to the diocese andthe world: Al BarbarinoThe Holiday Season is upon us and let’snot forget that this season of giving thanks forGod’s blessings and of giving gifts is one thatexists because of our Christian beliefs andcelebration of God’s unconditional love for us.Sometimes we get so caught up in the joy of thefestivities that we almost forget the “why?”Thanking God for all He has given us mustinclude the action of caring for and sharing withHis less fortunate children. For that reason, weat Parish Social Ministry hope that you rememberto donate items for our pantry, so that all ourparishioners can enjoy a bountiful Thanksgivingmeal. Our St. Vincent de Paul Society will collectfood on Thanksgiving Day to stock our pantryshelves, which become depleted so quickly.Donating food for the pantry is a very easyway to fulfill the duty to share, and if it is moreconvenient, supermarket gift cards are alwayswelcome.We at Parish Social Ministry wish you all aThanksgiving Day blessed with good food, thelove of family and friends and the joy and peacethat only God can give.Thanksgiving Day PrayerHeavenly Father,This is the day set aside to give you thanks foryour surpassing goodness to human beings. Youhave created us in your own image and set us overyour wonderful creation. You chose a people to beyour own and to carry your message of salvation toall people. You carried out your redemption inJesus your Son, and his saving fruits are passed onto every generation to all who believe that by hisdeath and resurrection Jesus has given them a newfreedom in his Spirit. Let me give you proper thanksfor your blessings---those I am aware of as well asthose that I habitually take for granted, and letme use them according to your will.Saint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 8

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Masses For The WeekMonday, November 24th Andrew Dung-LacRv 14: 1-5; Lk 21: 1-47:15 Pat & Dorothy Minutello(40th Wedding Anniversary)8:45 Richard TrippTuesday, November 25thRv 14: 14-19; Lk 21: 5-117:15 Gertrude LaRossa8:45 Dec. Mem. Of the Lent &Gottcent FamiliesCatherine ofAlexandriaPlease PrayFor Our Sick…. Steven Miller, Janet Kelly,Patty Gottlieb, Kevin McGreevy, Charles &Kerry Schweigert, Gilda Raia, Richard Nolan,Jason Lacchini, Sammy Campano, LisaRomano, William Stottler Jr., Veronica Walsh,Baby Kayleigh Lindholm, Baby NicholasAnthony Savino, Baby Michael Angel Castillo,Peter Hoffman, Patricia Beagan, Dominick DeCarlo,Richard Keller, Krystal Tardo, Anna Colombo, JoannePetraro Fisher, Patricia Reilly, Sammy Campano, JosephValcancick, Betty Mullagh, Beatrice Guigliano, BabyAidan Pearsall, Baby Brady James Hicks, Barbara WelchDryer, Mary LaMonica, Rita Boden, JoeyNicolich,Frances Iadanza, Joseph McVay (names areprinted for three consecutive weeks unless the rectory isnotified otherwise.)Wednesday, November 26thRv 15: 1-4; Lk 21: 12-197:15 George Thompson8:45 Eileen M. PichThursday, November 27thRv 18: 1-9; Lk 21: 20-289:30 For Our ParishionersThanksgivingREST IN PEACE11/19 Caroline Ruggerio (83)11/21—James A. Walker (87)11/21—Michael J. Riginio (77)ROSE FOR LIFE this week is in memory ofWilliam O’Brien. Donated by Gertrude Gypalo andSr. Ruthanne Gypalo. For more information callMary Healy at 887-4062Friday, November 28thRv 20: 1-2; Lk 21: 29-337:15 Evelio Garavito8:45 Dr. Irving Williams3:00 Brenna Wingenfeld andBryan Dinkelacker (Nuptial Mass)5:00 Anna Boccio andJessie Hartwig (Nupti al Mass)Saturday, November 29thRv 22: 1-7; Lk 21: 34-368:45 Mass of Multiple Intentions:Dr. Irving Williams, Anthony Camponaro,Rita Marweg, Michael Abernathy,Mary & John Dick, Genevieve Courtney,Dec. Me.m of Msgr. Walsh/St. Raymond’s K of C5:00 Catherine Muldowney (30th Ann.)Sunday, November 30th First Sunday ofAdventIs 63: 16-7; 1 Cor 1: 3-9; Mk 13: 33-377:30 Nora Cea9:00 Francis Conway10:30 Fred, Catherine & Joseph Villacci12:00 Mass of Multiple Intentions:Violet G. Cook, Colleen P. Ray,Arthur Hildebrand, Rodolfo DeColella,Gertrude LaRossa4:30 For Our ParishionersMARRIAGE BANNSFIRST TIME:Vanessa Iacovetti, St. Raymond andMatthew DelPezzo, St. RaymondSECOND TIME:Jennifer O’Connor, St. Agnes andJoseph Higgins, St. RaymondTHIRD TIME:Bryan Dinkelacker, St. Raymond andBrenna Wingenfeld, St. RaymondLiliana Slampiak, Holy Family andJohn Maresco, Sacred HeartCELEBRANTSFOR NEXT WEEKENDSaturday, 11/295:00pm—Fr. Frank EiseleSunday, 11/307:30am—Fr. Frank Eisele9:00am—Msgr. William W. Jablonski10:30am—Msgr. William W. Jabloski12:00pm—Fr. Agnelo Gomes4:30pm—Fr. John PokuSaint Raymond R. C. ChurchPage 13

PARISH BULLETIN BOARDST. RAYMOND’S HUMAN LIFECOMMITTEECHRISTMAS CARD SALEThis weekend our Committee willhold its annual Christmas Card Fundraiser sale.Members will be stationed at the doors of theChurch after each Mass with an assortment ofbeautiful, religious Christmas cards for only $5 foreach package of 10 cards. The profits from thissale w ill be used for many life projects we conductthroughout the year. In addition, the companyfrom which we purchase the cards., also uses itsprofits for pro-life work! Through your generositywe w ill be able to be a voice for the voiceless littleones and an aid to their mothers and fathers.Please consider purchasing a package or two.Thank you.“The Lord offers the gift of children, seen as ablessing and a grace, a sign of new life thatcontinues and of the history of salvation extendingto new stages...Begetting is thus a gift that bringslife and well being to society.” (Pope Benedict XVI,General Audience, August 31st, 2005.)CENTENNIAL CHRISTMASORNAMENTSAt all Masses over the weekends of November29th/30th and December 6th/7th, CentennialChristmas ornaments w ill be on sale at the doors ofthe church. These beautiful ornaments designed tomark this most important milestone in our parishhistory will sell for $10.00 and w ill provide a lastingmemory of the Centennial celebration forgenerations to come.WERE YOU MARRIED INST. RAYMOND?As part of our Centennia l Celebration, Faith &Friendship w ill host a special Mass celebrating theSacrament of Matrimony for couples married in St.Raymond’s Church, on Sunday, February 8, 2008,at 12:00 PM. A reception w ill follow. If you wouldlike to be part of this specialcelebration, please fillout the following information and drop it in thecollection basket.First Names (Husband & Wife)_________________________________________Last Name:_________________________________________Wife’s Maiden Name:_________________________________________Address:_________________________________________Phone Number:_________________________________________Date of Marriage:_________________________________________If desired, a non returnable, small-size weddingpicture may be included.This information can al so be e-mailed toSt.RayFFM@yahoo.com. (Kindly do not e-mailpictures). Please respond no later than January20,2009