Anastasia 20090208

Anastasi A church saint

45-14 245th Street Douglaston, NY 11362-1135 Phone: (718) 631-4454 Fax: (718) 631-1774 Email: [email protected]

Douglaston-Little Neck Salus Animarum Suprema Lex

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February 8, 2009

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Rev. Msgr. George J. Ryan, Pastor Rev. William A. McLaughlin Rev. Chris J. Piasta, OFM Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cantley, S.T.D.,

Pastor Emeritus

Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:15 AM to 8 PM Saturday 9:15 AM to 1 PM Mrs. Betty Harris, Secretary Mrs. Ann Larkin, Accounting Admin. St. Anastasia School: 45-11 245th Street Mrs. Lucy Mihulka, Principal Mrs. Cindy Roma-McCann, Assist. Princ. Phone: (718) 631-3153; (718) 631-3155 Email: [email protected] Religious Education & CCD Office: Mrs. Janine Kramer, Directress Phone: (718) 225-5191 Email: [email protected] Music Minister: Mr. Joseph C. Extejt Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil at 5:30 Sundays 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM & 5 PM Weekday Masses: Monday thru Saturday at 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays 4—4:30 PM Holy Days and Special Liturgies: Mass schedules will be printed in the Bulletin at the appropriate time. Devotions: Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays after 8:30 AM Mass

PARISH MEMBERSHIP: All new families are welcome to the Parish and every family should be properly registered. Registration forms are available at the Rectory. Use of the electronic giving (Faith Direct) or envelope system is required if statement of contribution is sought for tax purposes. All parishioners should use either one of the donation forms. If you move or change your address, please notify the Rectory by mail. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: First Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM only. Parents should make arrangements by calling the Rectory no later than 2 weeks before the Baptism. Parents must attend the Baptism instructions before Baptism SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Time available: Saturday 11 AM-3 PM; Sunday 2:30 PM-3 PM Couples must make arrangements six months prior to the selected date of their marriage and fully participate in the “Pre-Cana” Parish at home. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) It is the process for adults wishing to become Catholic, complete their sacramental initiation, or attain full membership in the Church. For further information, please contact Ms. Janine Kramer

■ ANNOUNCEMENTS

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omeless men living under Flushing Meadow Bridges need clothing For a number of years now and thanks to the generosity of our parishioners; every Sunday morning during the winter months, we bring hot chocolate, a sandwich and some warm clothes to a group of homeless men living under the bridges and surrounding areas of Flushing Meadows Corona Park. These are men who for different reasons have given up on life and seen unable to cope with it. As the cold weather approaches, once again we are preparing to start our mission and we need clothing. If you have warm clothes and blankets that are clean and in good condition and would like to donate them please call us and we will pick them up. For more information call Jorge at (718) 224-8187 or (718) 423-5988.

Revive, Renew, Romance

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arried couples are invited to a weekend to Revive, Renew, Romance at Sts. Peter and Paul Spirituality Center, Douglaston Feb. 13— 15, 2009. Enjoy the company of other married couples and grow closer in your relationship with each other and God. Total cost of the weekend is $250. To reserve a place, call (718) 229-8001 Ext. 310.

Annual Coat Drive

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he Coats and gently used clothing have been pouring in and as soon as they come in Patty and I are distributing to various places. Thanks for your generosity and we will keep this endeavor going throughout the year. Again, if you need a pick up and can’t drop off your items at my office: Bryce Rea 250-02 Northern Blvd. 9AM- 5PM give me

ST. ANASTASIA BULLETIN

a call. My number is: (917) 796-2990. —Carolyn Meenan

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Help the Homeless

February 8, 2009

Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration

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iocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration 2009 for couples celebrating their 25th, 30th, 40th & 50th and above: Bishop DiMarzio will celebrate the Anniversary Mass on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Church at 86-45 Edgerton Boulevard in Jamaica, NY. There is a fee of $30. Per couple. All registered couples will receive a personalized certificate and will be greeted by the Bishop. A reception with light refreshments will follow the Mass. If you are interested in attending, please call the rectory for information and registration.

Tax Statements Statements for tax purposes have been generated and mailed to all who donated $500 or more. If you do not receive a statement and are in need of one, you may request one: Write on your weekly envelope or call (718) 631-4909.

Need a ride to Church? Century Car Service is offering a special rate to parishioners who need a ride to Sunday Mass. This offer is only available to get to St. Anastasia Church for Sunday Mass. The fee is $5.00 plus any gratuity they choose to give. (This is a 16% reduction in their usual rate. Just advise the dispatcher that you are going to St. Anastasia Church in Douglaston in order to get the discount.) Century Car is located at Springfield Blvd and Union Turnpike in Bayside. Call (718) 740-6600 or (718) 4281010.

High School Reunion

Vehicle Needed

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he Bishop McDonnell High School Reunion will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Bishop McDonnell High School. Classes graduating in years ending in 4 & 9 will be honored. For specific information, please contact: Rita Monaghan-Mahoney ’59 at (718) 857-2700 Ext. 2253 or email at [email protected] Contact address: Bishop McDonnell Alumnae Association c/o Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School 357 Clermont Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11238

Free Hearing Screenings

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he St. John’s University Speech and Hearing Center will be sponsoring free hearing screenings from February 17th, 2009 through April 30, 2009. Please call (718) 990 -6480 for an appointment and directions. The Speech and Hearing Center is located at 152-11 Union Turnpike in Jamaica, NY.

ur Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Forest Hills is looking for a 4-wheel drive SUV or a pickup truck to replace their truck that is soon to be junked. If you are thinking about donating such a vehicle to charity, please consider Our Lady Queen of Martyrs. We will provide a letter to verify your donation on your 2009 tax return. Please contact Ralph at (718) 268-6251.

Purchasing Support Position Available

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ull-time. Queens location. Past purchasing experience w/vendor contact a definite plus. Must have valid driver’s license, strong communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Please fax resume and salary requirement to (718) 326-2033. Catholic Cemeteries, 80-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379, Phone: (718) 894-4888.

— Why couldn’t Mozart find his teacher? — Because he was Haydn.

GOOD NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, MRS. MIHULKA

Students and Teacher of the Month; Open House

Our Open House is scheduled for Sunday, February 8th from 11AM to 1PM as communicated in a separate letter sent by our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Cindy Roma. If this date is not convenient for you to tour the school, please call the office to schedule a tour at your convenience. The following is a schedule of some of the many school activities planned for the week of February 9th through February 13th: MONDAY ▪ Sundae on a Monday at lunchtime ▪ Teacher Swap in the afternoon TUESDAY School Spirit Day, students wear jeans with a yellow or blue shirt to show pride in our school colors ▪ Parents are invited to visit the school from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM ▪ Book swap in the gym in the afternoon ▪

WEDNESDAY ▪ Pizza Sale at lunchtime; Share-a-book all grade levels Congratulations to the Students of the Month for February who are being recognized for their computer skills: THURSDAY ▪ Student Appreciation Day ▪ "Pajama Day" Grade 1: Matteo Filiberti ▪ "Mismatch Day" Grade 2: Breana Stones ▪ Bingo for grades 1,2,3,4 Grade 3: Charlie Pisani ▪ "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" Game for Grade 4: Robert Mattone grades 5, 6, 7, 8 Grade 5: Erica Cooper Grade 6: Joseph Mattone FRIDAY Grade 7: Sophia Huber ▪ Teacher Appreciation Day, luncheon in the Grade 8: Courtney Campbell Teacher's Room ▪ Wear something Red Day Our Teacher of the month is Ms. Nicole Izzo. Not only ▪ Winter recess will begin on February 16 with classes are her Kindergarten children enriched every day with to resume on February 23rd. her outstanding mix of curriculum and the arts but her choreography skills were evident in this year’s Christmas The Faculty and Staff wish you a happy and healthy Concert. The finale was an outstanding tribute to the winter break. talents our Catholic School teachers possess. This year’s theme for Catholic Schools week is “Catholic Schools Celebrate Service”. St. Anastasia has a proud tradition of service to the community and to those in need as evidenced by the many service projects performed and the new “Academy” will continue that tradition.

Youth Group After the last very successful “iLock” lock-in, the St. Anastasia Youth Group is ready to spend another night on talks, candle-lit Mass, plenty of fun and activities that knit us very closely as a group of teenagers. This time we will take the opportunity and celebrate the last few moments before Ash Wednesday, which traditionally are called Carnival (or Mardi Gras). Because our group’s slogan is “we dare to be different”, thus we will celebrate the 2009 Carnival in own unique way, called “CarnYOUTHal”. This lock-in will focus on issues such as: joy, celebration, fun, creativity and happiness. We will try to determine what it means to have fun in a Christian way. Saturday, February 21 at 3 PM through Sunday, February 22 at 10-ish AM Cost: $15 a person (all fun included) Requirement: have you homework done, before you have fun with us! More at: www.matthew267.net

Knights of Columbus St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Council #5911, vocations committee in Douglaston, has hosted a special Vocations Sunday on January 25, 2009. The priest at each Mass did speak about Jesus’ first call of disciples. Our Council is sponsoring Stanley Celius, a seminarian, who spoke why he was studying to become a priest. At the 10 AM Mass, our Grand Knight, Neal Fenton, presented him with a check for $500 to aid him with his expenses.

Movie Club Altar Servers The St. Anastasia Altar servers will meet Tuesday February 10 at 7:00 PM in the church. All servers must attend. Please bring a parent. The meeting is important and will be a brief as possible.

“God Grew Tired of Us” Produced by Brad Pitt; narrated by Nicole Kidman (1:30 hr.); PG

Thursday, February 12 at 7 PM

Youth & Young Adults Center (Entrance adjacent to the church, 2nd floor) $3 cover wine, soda & snacks Movie Club is offered to adults only. We are selecting movies that are interesting, inspiring, sometimes forgotten, thought-provoking and artistically significant. We use the Youth Center, which is equipped with AC, comfy couches, decent stereo sound and big-size projection screen. Snacks, wine and soda are served.

You know what time it is, Fashion Show time! St. Anastasia annual Fashion Show & Dinner

Thursday April 2, 2009 @ 7 PM Immaculate Conception Center Cocktail Hour, Open Bar, Dinner & Dessert An enjoyable evening of entertainment and dinner for $60.00 per person All reservations must be paid by Monday, March 30, 2009. Please pay by check only. Mail payments to the School or drop off at the Rectory

RESERVATION FORM Please fill out the form below for yourself or your group. Please note that anything over 12 at a table is not possible. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (718) 279-1455

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Thanking you in advance for your continued support of our school, parish and neighborhood, I remain, Sincerely, Pamela Kane.

MASS INTENTIONS

Bread & Wine

February 7—14, 2009

Memorial SATURDAY

WEEKDAY

5:30 PM Andrea & Gino Casagrande

SUNDAY

IN THANKSGIVING FOR

M.C. George aka Govindarao FEBRUARY 8—14, 2009

FOURTH ORDINARY SUNDAY

8:00 AM Deceased Members of the Divald Family 10:00 AM Mary & George Proto 12:00 PM Isidoro C. de Aguiar and Paul DiScala 5:00 PM

MONDAY

WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Anna & Vito Sforza and Charles Weaver, Jr.

TUESDAY

SCHOLASTICA, VIRGIN Scholastica (+ c. 543 at Monte Cassino) twin sister of St. Benedict; eventually interred in the same grave with her brother; invoked against storms; patron saint of Benedictine nunneries.

8:30 AM Josephine Notarfrancesco

WEDNESDAY WEEKDAY World Day of the Sick 8:30 AM Mary Cacciola & Family

THURSDAY

WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Rosena Mulholland and Maria Shin

FRIDAY

{ Remember } Please remember in your prayers all the sick of our Parish Community, especially:   

Ruth Marchese Annette Montello Mary Ann Inguagiato

And those who have died, especially:  Angela Gutierrez  Ambrose McKeon  Maria B. Cortese

WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Joseph Colasuonno and M.C. George aka Govindarao

SATURDAY

CYRIL, MONK & METHODIUS, BISHOP Cyril (+869) and Methodius (+885); brothers known as the “Apostles to the Slavs”; prepared Slavic liturgical texts; served as the spiritual bridge between Eastern and Western traditions; patrons of the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and of all Europe.

8:30 AM Susan Kearns and Adalgisa & Sante Scarapicchia

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