Author: St. Josaphat

St. Josaphat’s
Roman Catholic Church
34-32 210th Street Bayside, New York 11361 Rectory: (718) 229-1663 Fax: (718) 229-8018
email: stjosaphats@aol.com Parish Website: www.stjosaphatbayside.org
Rev. Andrzej Klocek, Pastor
Rev. James J. Meszaros, In Residence Deacon Robert Lonergan

MASS SCHEDULE :
Weekdays: 8:00 AM, Saturday: 8:00 AM &7:00PM, Sundays: 8:30 AM (Polish Mass),10:00 AM & 12:00 Noon.
Holy Days: 7:30 PM Vigil, 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
Rectory Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM– 3:30PM. Evenings by appointment. Saturday by Appointment, Sunday Closed.
Devotions:
Every Wednesday:
Novena to St. Jude & Rosary Devotions 7:30 PM
Every Friday:
Chaplet of Divine Mercy before 8:00 AM Mass
First Tuesday of Every Month: (October-June)
St. Padre Pio Prayer Group
7:00 PM Holy Hour, Exposition, Recitation of the Rosary, Benediction, Confessions,
8:00 PM Holy Mass
First Friday of every Month:
Exposition & Litany to the Sacred Heart after 8:00 AM Mass
First Saturday of every Month:
Exposition & First Saturday Devotions after 8:00AM Mass.
Religious Education: Saturdays from 9:00-10:30AM
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults- RCIA- For information about the Sacrament of Baptism, Holy Eucharist or Confirmation, please call the Rectory.
Parish Registration: All families are welcome to the Parish and should register in the Rectory. Please call to make an appointment with the Pastor.
SACRAMENTS :
Confessions: Monday to Friday before 8AM Mass Saturday 4:00 PM. All other times by appointment.
Baptisms: Baptisms will take place the 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM. An instructional class is required for all parents & Godparents and will be held the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 8PM in the Church. Parents should call the rectory to arrange the celebration.
Marriages: Reserve and register date & time as soon as possible, at least six months in advance of the wedding. Pre-Cana and other instructional sessions are required for all couples.
Ministry to the Sick: Sick calls and Communion calls on the First Friday of the month. Please call the Rectory.

The Most Holy Trinity
May 31, 2015
Go . . . and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
— Matthew 28:19

May 31st, 2015 The Most Holy Trinity
We pray for those in our parish who are ill, especially for:
Gail Seper, Fr. Joseph Carroll, Anthony Cristino, Bridget Rooney,
Thomas Starace, Sr. Adriane, & Adrian G. Cosentini
Please call the rectory to add a loved one to the prayer list.
The names will remain on the list for 4 weeks and are repeated as requested.
Mass Intentions, Memorials & Prayers for the Week

Sunday, May 31st
8:30* Parishioners
10:00 +Helen & John Dobrzeniecki &
Janina Okula
By: Wanda Kammer & Family
12:00+Miriam Dowd
By: Maureen Ferguson
Monday, June 1st
8:00+John S. Cantante Sr.
By: Cantante Family
Tuesday, June 2nd
8:00+Wilfredo Erazo
By: Reciniello Family
Wednesday, June 3rd
8:00+Mario Anelic
By: Stephanie Murtha & Family
Thursday, June 4th
8:00+Rafael Moreno
By: Sister
Friday, June 5th
8:00+Albaneze Family
By: Family
Saturday, June 6th
8:00+For the unborn and an end to
abortion
By: Parish Right to Life Committee
7:00+ Michael Grosso
By: Rev. James Meszaros
Sunday, June 7th
8:30+ Purgatorial Society
10:00 +Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Brunhard
By: Vincent & Gloria Brunhard
12:00+Catherine Molloy
By: St. Josaphat’s Right to Life Committee

Weekly Parish Stewardship
Attendance 5/24/15 392
Weekly Collection 5/24/15 $2751
Air-conditioning $1079

Sanctuary Lamp...June
In memory of Ida Palombo
By: Joan & Gary Flynn
St. Anthony Candle...May 31st-June6th
Health & God’s Blessings for
Richard Kalenka
By: Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Brunhard
St. Padre Pio Candle...May31st-June6th
Special Intentions
The flowers in front of the Blessed Mother were donated by Carol Silvestri.

Purgatorial Society
Jaime Velasquez
P.O Brian Moore
Margaret Bianco
Peter Di Benetto

Our parish goal for the 2015 Annual Catholic
Appeal is $23,540. This goal is based on the most current financials of our parish that were submitted to the Diocese. Knowing the goodness of our parishioners, when they see the need, they will respond. Again this year, the Bishop has agreed to gift back all monies collected over goal to the parish. So far 58 parishioners have donated $12,666. We have just passed the half way point to our goal. Please make every effort to help Saint Josaphat’s reach our goal again this year.

June Calendar
June 3rd-St. Jude Novena
June 5th-First Friday Devotion
June 6th– First Saturday Devotion
June 7th-Holy Name Meeting
June 8th– Right to Life Committee Meeting
June 10th– St. Jude Novena
June 11th-Leisure Club
June 17th- St. Jude Novena
June 17th– Joint Parish Respect Life Meeting
June 18th– Leisure Club Luncheon
June 23rd– Women’s Club Luncheon
June 24th– St. Jude Novena
June 28th—Parish Picnic

May 31st, 2015 The Most Holy Trinity
The Epiphany of the Lord

Parish Community News & Events

Parish Community News & Events

We are excited to announce our
50/50 Raffle.
This raffle is a 50/50 shared between Saint
Josaphat’s Church and one lucky winner. Tickets are $10 per ticket; only 500 tickets will be sold.
If all the tickets are sold the prize will be $2500.00. The drawing will be held at the Parish Picnic-Sunday, June 28, 2015.
You do not have to be present to win!
Raffle tickets will be available at the main entrance of the church after all Masses, in the Sacristy or by visiting the Rectory- Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm.
If the winner is not attending the Picnic, the lucky winner will be contacted by phone. The winner will also be announced in the bulletin.
GOOD LUCK! Thanks in advance for your continuing help and support of our Church.

The Right to Life Committee has placed around the Church a very informative booklet NOW AND AT THE HOUR OF OUR DEATH. It's a Catholic guide to End-of-Life Decision-Making, which unfortunately most of us will have to make for either a loved one or for ourselves. Only a hundred were ordered, but if more are needed, please drop a note in the Suggestion Box in the back of the Church.

Saint Josaphat’s Annual BBQ/ Picnic
Sunday, June 28th, 2015 -1pm- 6pm
Rain or Shine
$20 per person/Children under 10-free
Tickets will be sold after all the Masses on weekends beginning next weekend or call Elizabeth at 718 746 0296 or Sue -Rectory at 718 229 1663.
No tickets will be sold on the day of the picnic.

Triduum in honor of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Lay Carmelites-St. Luke Chapter invite you to attend the Triduum in honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel being held during the 12:00 noon Mass at St. Luke Church on July 14, 15, and 16,2015. On July 16\ the Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, there will be hospitality following the 12:00 noon Mass in the St. Luke Pastoral Center, located on the lower level of the church. We look forward to seeing you at the Triduum.

Please return the baby bottles to Right to Life.

Reflecting on God's Word
It is not always easy to be family. Good parents, the old saying goes, give their children roots and wings, a sense of security and freedom to live their lives. But achieving such a balance is often accomplished only after years of working at it. Sometimes children feel smothered by their parents, that they are trying to control their lives; at other times, children feel neglected, that they are not important, even not loved.
The readings today remind us that God wishes us to know that we can find our roots in the divine love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that we can also find our freedom there. Paul's words to the Romans pick up first on the purpose of the gift of the Spirit that we celebrated last Sunday. The Spirit has been given us to lead us more deeply into the mystery of God, into the love of God, so that we recognize that we are God's beloved children.
This same message is found in Moses' words to the people as they are about to enter into the Promised Land. Has anyone ever had a God like our God? Moses marvels. Has any God ever shown a people how dear they are by such signs and wonders as our God has shown us? Moses is moving them to know who they are as God's beloved family and to "fix in your heart, that the Lord is God ... and that there is no other" (Deuteronomy 4:39).
But we are not to stay all curled up in the divine embrace. We have been sent forth to proclaim to others this good news, to "go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). We do this when we allow the Spirit to lead us, to guide us in witnessing to God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Rosary For Life, Inc. Annual Day of Retreat on Saturday, June 27th, 2015. Our presenter, Rev. Rodney Lapommeray, will be speaking on the Culture of Life and the Family. The retreat will take place at Resurrection Church, 2331 Gerritsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229. Parking Available. Wheelchair Accessible. The day will begin mass, contain a Holy Hour and end with Divine Mercy Chaplet and Confession.
For more information, please contact Rosary For Life, Inc. at 718-377-6920 or visit us on the web at www.rosaryforlifeinc.org/events.

Parish Community News & Events

A Gathering of Grief– for anyone struggling with the death of a loved one. You are invited to attend a spiritual talk that will help you better cope with your sorrowful loss. The talk is offered simultaneously in English and Spanish. Guests must select which talk they would like to attend. The gathering will include a bilingual prayer service.
Saturday, June 13, 2015 -1 :00 - 3:00 PM
Douglaston Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Queens, NY 11362
Shuttle to the Center is available at the nearest Bus Stop (Union Turnpike). Parking available.
To register visit ccbq.org/events/bereavement

The Shrine of the Miraculous Medal invites you to attend their annual Nine Days of Prayer, the Summer Novena of Hope, starting Sunday, June 7th through Monday, June 15th. This year’s theme is The Miraculous Medal: God’s Gift of Mary to You - Again with Fr. Joseph Agostino, CM. Mass, homily and Novena prayers at 9am, 12pm, and in the evening. Novena prayers, Homily & Benediction are offered in afternoons and evenings. Please visit the website at www.MiraculousMedal.org to view the full schedule, or join us online each day at 9am for the live broadcast of the Novena prayers and Mass. The recorded video will be available on the website later that day. Anointing of the Sick will be offered Friday, June 12 at all Services. Confessions will be heard on Mondays and Thursday. Closing of the Novena: Monday, June 15, 2015, at the 12:05 pm Mass. Principal Celebrant and Homilist will be Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of the Diocese of Scranton. Free and secure parking is always available.
475 E. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144
www.MiraculousMedal.org or call 800-523-3674.

St. Anthony’s Relic to visit
St. Adalbert Parish-June 8-9, 2015
52-29 83rd St, Elmhurst, 11373
718.639.0212
June 8-Upper Church
9 AM Mass followed by veneration
Veneration all day long
6 PM Mass in English followed by veneration
7:30 PM Mass in Polish followed by veneration
June 9-Upper Church
9 AM Mass followed by veneration
Veneration all day long
7:30 PM Mass in English followed by veneration
For more information please contact-Anthonian Association -Tel: 347 738 4306

Kościół p.w. Św. Jozafata
KS. ANDRZEJ W. KLOCEK, PROBOSZCZ
KS. JAKUB J. MESZAROS, REZYDENT
DIAKON ROBERT LONERGAN
PORZĄDEK MSZY ŚWIĘTYCH:
w dni robocze: 8:00
w soboty: 8:00 i 19:00 (niedzielna)
w niedzielę: 8:30 (w języku polskim), 10:00 i 12:00
W uroczystości i święta: 19:30 (wigilijna), 8:00 i 10:00
Nabożeństwa:
Pierwszy Wtorek 19:00 Nabożeństwa do Św. Ojca Pio Godzinna Św. i Msza Św.
Każda Środa 19:30 Nowenna do Św. Judy Tadeusza
i Różaniec Święty
Każdy Piątek: Koronka do Miłosierdzia Bożego o 7:45.
Pierwszy Piątek: Nabożeństwa do Serca Pana Jeszus
po Mszy Św.
Pierwsza Sobota: Nabożeństwa do M.B. Fatimskiej
po Mszy Św.
Sakrament pokuty i pojednania: od poniedziałku do piątku o 7:45 oraz w soboty o 16:00
Sakrament chrztu świętego: w trzecią niedzielę miesiąca o 13:30 (w języku ang.); w języku polskim do uzgodnienia z proboszczem. Konferencja przedchrzcielna do uzgodnienia z proboszczem.
Sakrament małżeństwa: należy zgłosić zamiar zawarcia małżeństwa najpóźniej 6 miesięcy przed planowana data ślubu. Narzeczeni mają obowiązek brania udziału w konferencjach przedmałżeńskich Pre-Cana.
Duszpasterstwo chorych: w celu zgłoszenia chorych prosi się o kontakt z plebania
Godziny urzędowania kancelarii parafialnej:
pn-pt od 10:00 do 16:00.
W soboty przez zgłoszenie. W niedzielę kancelaria parafialna jest nieczynna.

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Josaphat’s Church #424950
34-32 210th Street
Bayside, NY 11361
TELEPHONE
718 229-1663
CONTACT PERSON
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Diocesan Pilgrimage Poland
& Eastern Europe Warsaw-Krakow-Budapest-Vienna-Prague
Visiting the home town of our new Saint
John Paul II
November 10-21, 2014 Father Dowd and Father Cunningham-Chaplains For a Brochure call: Lucille Nawas International 1-203-656-3033

Thank you to all the volunteers that worked so hard in the kitchen and selling Polish meat & Bakery products at our March Flea Market, due to your efforts $596 was donated to our church.

The Annual Stewardship Appeal
St. Josaphat’s has passed our goal of $23,540.
The Stewardship Appeal has received $24,307 from our parish. We thank the 97 parishioners that contributed to the Annual Stewardship Appeal and we encourage others to be as generous as possible. All receipts over goal will be returned to our parish to aid our efforts in addressing necessary Church repairs.

Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services Inc. Home Base Homeless Prevention program assists families who are experiencing a housing crisis. Services are available for pregnant women and families with children age 18 and under who live in Queens and the East New York and Canarsie sections of Brooklyn. Single adults and adult families without children in the home who have a history of being in shelter may also apply. Call 718-674-1000 for Queens and 929-234-3036 for Brooklyn or walk in to 87-80 Merrick Blvd. Jamaica, 1847 Mott Avenue Far Rockaway, 3060 Fulton Street Brooklyn.

Pastoral Institute:
Foundations for Ministry Program
Are you thinking about volunteering for a parish ministry? Are you already in ministry or part of the Parish Pastoral Council but need an update on the teachings of the Catholic Church? Perhaps the Pastoral Institute's Foundations for Ministry Program is for you! This 10-week program, designed for adult learners, covers a different topic each week. For example, The Emerging Role of the Laity; Jesus: His Message, His Ministry; and One Church, Many Faces. Classes begin in September and are being offered in Brooklyn and in Queens in English, Creole and Spanish. If you are interested, http://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/fmp for more information and to register. Registrations online only! For more information you may also contact the Pastoral Institute at 718/281-9556 or at pastoralinstitute@diobrook.org.

Fatima...Lourdes, Santiago Compostela 11 days: November 10 - 20,2015
Hosted by Fr. John Mendonca
$2879 per person from NY For information contact Fr. Medonca atTel:(718) 897-4444 ext. 301 or Email: pola@nyc.rr.com

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gives Back
Saint Josaphat’s could share in the profits. For each car, truck or van, running or not. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will give back to our church $50/$100 per vehicle. Maybe you don't have a vehicle, but a family member, friend or neighbor has an old or neglected vehicle in their driveway that they would like to dispose of. Call us at (718) 491-2525.

Professional Therapy-Services are provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, a proprietary professional corporation, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or Diocese. Confidential information and appointments are available by calling Dr. Giuliani at(631)243-2503-www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com

Parish Pastoral Council
The PPC (Parish Pastoral Council) is looking for faith-filled men and women to help our parish
to grow and spread God's love in our community. Look into your hearts to see if you can give some time to this important work.
If interested, please contact Fr. Klocek (718)229-1663.
PPC Suggestion Box
As part of our work on the Parish Council, we are asking you, the parishioners, to give us your feedback on feelings about what you like about St. Josaphat's and how we can help make your parish experience even better.
Some ideas you might consider are:
How we can help the elderly, youth, disabled, families, religious services or anything else you may think of.
Your input is extremely important to St. Josaphat's Parish. Suggestion Boxes can be found at the back of the Church.
Thank you and God bless you,
The Parish Pastoral Council

Lenten Regulations 2015
With the celebration of Ash Wednesday, which this year falls on February 18th, we will once again enter into the grace-filled season of Lent. Throughout our Lenten journey, in preparation for the celebration of our Lord’s resurrection, we are invited to enter into a more intense period of prayer, penance, and almsgiving. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, in his Lenten message to the Universal Church, encourages all of us to enter fully into this time of spiritual and personal renewal by confronting what he terms the “globalization of indifference.” God’s love and interest in each one of us does not allow for indifference, therefore, we cannot be indifferent to those around us.
In order to assist the faithful of the Diocese of Brooklyn to take full advantage of the Lenten season, our Bishop, Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, would like to remind us of the following:
ABSTINENCE – All the faithful who have reached 14 years of age are required to abstain totally from meat on Ash Wednesday and the Fridays of Lent.
FASTING – All the faithful between the ages of 18 and 59 inclusive are bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This practice involves limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Light sustenance may also be taken on two other occasions during the day.
EASTER DUTY – After they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, all the faithful are bound by the obligation of receiving Holy Communion at least once a year. This precept must be fulfilled during the Easter season, unless for a good reason it is fulfilled at another time of the year. By special indult, in the United States, the time period for fulfilling this precept has been extended to include the period beginning the First Sunday of Lent (Feb. 22, 2015) to Trinity Sunday (May 31, 2015).
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord: This year the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord falls on Wednesday, March 25, 2015.
Reconciliation Monday: This year our diocese will once again celebrate Reconciliation Monday on March 30, 2015, which is the Monday of Holy Week. As in the past, we hope this will be a wonderful opportunity for the faithful to participate in this great Sacrament of Healing.
The following also should be noted:
The obligation to observe, as a whole or substantially the penitential days specified by the Church, is a serious one. Days of penance are not merely individual exercises — they are observed by the whole Church, as the Body of Christ.
After having reached the age of discretion, members of the faithful are bound to confess once a year grave sins which have not already been absolved.
The faithful are encouraged to celebrate the sacraments of the Eucharist and Penance frequently during the Lenten season. Reading the Scriptures, prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, generosity toward the poor and the needy are additional means of becoming more involved in the Lenten season. Operation Rice Bowl is one example of a specific way to give alms.
Pastors and parents are responsible to see that young persons, who are not bound to the above requirements, are educated in an authentic sense of penance.
All other Fridays of the year remain as days of penance in prayerful remembrance of the Passion of Jesus Christ. The Bishops of the United States have recommended abstinence from meat as a penance for all Fridays of the year, although each individual may substitute for that tradition some other practice of voluntary self-denial or personal penance. This may involve acts of mortification, prayer or charity.
In prayerful pilgrimage with the catechumens and candidates for full initiation, let us accompany our Lord on his way to the cross and to the empty tomb. May we use this time of Lent to be more closely united with Christ in His Death and Resurrection.
Msgr. Anthony Hernandez, J.C.L.
Chancellor

Congratulations to these students from our parish who have merited recognition for commendable academic performance during the third quarter of the current school year.
Holy Cross High School-Honors Shane Blainey Andrew Spyridon- Tow
St. Francis Preparatory School—Honors
Anna Bartnicki
Michelle Walczuk

St. Padre Pio Holy Hour and Mass
Tuesday, May 5th,2015
Program: 7:00 PM Holy Hour
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Recitation of the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction, & Confessions.
8:00PM Holy Mass.

Ministry to Traveling Catholics
For nationwide Mass times and locations please call Mass Times 1-858-207-6277 or on the web at : www.Masstimes.org.

Annual Contribution Statement…
Families, who wish to receive a tax statement
reflecting their contributions to St. Josaphat for
the 2014 Fiscal Year, should make a notation on
their weekly envelope. In the interest of confidentiality, all information will be mailed and no
information will be given verbally. Thank you.

Dominican Village–When you’re here, you’re home...Assisted living residence/respite care Conveniently located on a sprawling, 13-acre campus, Dominican village is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit Rental Retirement Community offering outstanding programs, all-inclusive services & bountiful amenities.
Please join us for an OPEN HOUSE 1-3pm
Sat., Feb21st, or Thurs. Feb.26th,Thursdays-March 5th,12th or 26th.Dominican Village -565 Albany Avenue Amityville NY 11701 Phone: 631-842-60916131 Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic.
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Padre Pio Mass and Procession
Wednesday, May 20th 2015
7:00 PM Mass
The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano
will be the Celebrant and Homilist.
There will be a Candle Light Procession through
the streets immediately following the Mass.
Please join us for this special and spiritual
moment in the life of our parish.

Come and sail away on a 7 -night Catholic Alaska Cruise with Father John Soltis September 12th - September 19th, 2015 on Holland America Westerdam out of Seattle, Washington-- Ports of Call: Juneau, Alaska; Glacier Bay; Sitka, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Victoria, British Columbia; Seattle, Washington. Prices begin at $2316 for two passengers this includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. Deposits of only $350 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785/ DOl.l-ga,MCatholicCruisesandTonfs.com.
Cathedral Preparatory School& Seminary
Father Edward W. Troike Leadership Program
56-25 92nd Street Elmhurst NY 11373
Phone - 718-592-6800 x150
A program for 6th and 7th grade boys designed tosharpen basic skills to help prepare for the next grade and the TACHS Examination (Test for Admission to Catholic High Schools) and instill qualities of Christian leadership.
MON., JULY 6 TO FRI., JULY 31 -8:45 A.M.to 2:00 P.M.
FEES: $500 per student for the entire 4-week program by check or money order payable to Father Troike Leadership Program.
For more information, please contact Fr. James Kuroly at (718) 592-6800 x150 or by email at jkroly@cathedralprep.org

A 7 -night Catholic Alaska Cruise with Father John Soltis -Sept. 12th -19th, 2015 on Holland America Westerdam out of Seattle, Washington-- Ports of Call: Juneau, Alaska; Glacier Bay; Sitka, Alaska; Ketchikan, Alaska; Victoria, British Columbia; Seattle, Washington. Prices begin at $2316 for two passengers this includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. For info , contact Doug at 860-399-1785/ Doug@CatholicCruisesandTours.com.

Welcome to our newly baptized parishioner
Grace Marie Pietranico
Congratulations!

St. John's University Speech and Hearing Center will be offering FREE speech and hearing screenings and Hearing Aid Help from February 2,2015 through May 11th,2015.Call 718 990-6480 to schedule an appointment. 152-11 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY.

SilentNoMore.com
There is hope and there is healing for men who have lost a child to abortion. If you are a man who has lost a child to abortion, you know it is impossible to forget and you are paying a high price to repress those painful feelings and memories. It’s time to end your isolation and take the next step in your recovery. The Silent No More Awareness Campaign has an Abortion Recovery Resource Page where you can find programs that have proven over time to bring relief and restoration to men and women after abortion: AbortionForgiveness.org. Take the next step and get the help you need. Opening this wound to the light of truth will bless your life and your family and business relationships.
—Kevin Burke, LSW-Pastoral Associate

Congratulations to Cara Rafferty for earning a place on the Principal’s List at The Mary Louis Academy.

Help Wanted!!!
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, & Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers)
There will be a Eucharistic Minister, Lector & Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) training session on March 7th, 2015 from 9am-3:30pm at The Mary Louis Academy-176-21 Wexford Terrace, Jamaica Estates, NY. Anyone interested in any of these ministries should speak to Rev. Andrzej Klocek.

Day Pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families (WMF) 2015
The School of Evangelization of the Diocese of Brooklyn is sponsoring a one day pilgrimage to the Eighth World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Coach busses will be departing at 6 am and will leave Philadelphia at 6 pm:
• Resurrection-Ascension Church, 61-11 85th Street, Rego Park, NY 11374
• Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 150-75 Goethals Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432
Cost for the day: $165.00 per adult and $100.00 per youth (ages 6-17) includes bus transportation, registration fee for the day, and WMF Welcome Kit. Meals are not included. Fees are NOT REFUNDABLE for any reason, and the registration form and fee must be received by July 1, 2015.
Note that Pope Francis will NOT be in Philadelphia on the day of our pilgrimage.
For information regarding WMF 2015, please go to http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/about-the-event/agenda/. Call 718.281.9544 for details.

Thank you to the Women’s Club for all their work organizing and running the Craft Sale and to all that donated or purchased items. The proceeds of $4500 was donated to Saint Josaphat's Church.

The “NY Concert for Nepal” will be performed by the Queensboro Symphony Orchestra in their season finale on Sunday, May 31st 7pm at Mary’s Nativity Church in Flushing, NY with proceeds from the free-will offering benefitting the people of Nepal affected by the earthquake. Led by acclaimed maestro Dong-hyun Kim, classics to be performed are Tchaikovsky’s Symphony #5, Mozart’s Horn Concerto #3 and the Nepali national anthem arranged by Paul Joseph. 46-02 Parsons Blvd. (at Holly Ave.), Flushing, NY 11355, (718) 359-5996, 7 train, Q27 www.pauljoseph.com

Our parish goal for the 2015 Annual Catholic
Appeal is $23,540. This goal is based on the most current financials of our parish that were submitted to the Diocese. Knowing the goodness of our parishioners, when they see the need, they will respond.
The Annual Catholic Appeal has received $10,462 already from 47 of our parishioners! Please continue to be as generous as possible. All receipts over goal will be returned to our parish to aid our efforts in addressing the Church repairs. I have the utmost confidence that St. Josaphat’s will achieve and exceed its goal.

Baby Bottles Save Babies.…Baby bottles with monetary donations for The Bridge to Life will still be accepted this weekend by giving dropping them off in the basket at the back of the church, with one of the ushers or in the sacristy. Please don’t forget that you can support pro-life organizations throughout the year by dropping your pocket change in the St Josaphat Right to Life Committee’s “Pennies For Life Box” located in the vestibule of the church.
It would be great it we could get back most, if not all, of the 150 Bottles that were taken. Thank you.

A special thank you to The Spanish Prayer Group for their generous donation of $5oo to
Saint Josaphat’s Church. Your thoughtfulness is
greatly appreciated.

Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage
500th Anniversary -St. Teresa of Avila
Visiting, Fatima, Lisbon, Avila, Madrid, Segovia, Toledo March 12 – 20, 2015
Bishop Octavio Cisneros, Spiritual Director
For a Brochure call: Lucille, Regina Tours
1-800-Catholic x208

A special thank you to the Leisure Club for the donation of $700 to aid in the needed Hall repairs.
Thank you for all that you do for Saint Josaphat’s.

St. Josaphat’s Leisure Club will sponsor a trip to Sands Casino in Bethlehem PA. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Cost $30.00 get back $30.00, plus $5 for food. Bus leaves from church parking lot 8:30am. Call Joy -917-921-7631.

The Center for Psychological Services at St. John's University is offering a new treatment program for young adolescents, between the ages of 11 and 15, who are experiencing excessive self- consciousness, nervousness or anxiety in everyday social situations. These teens may greatly fear embarrassing or humiliating themselves in front of others, and as a result they may refuse to participate in school activities or withdraw from social gatherings. This structured therapy program will take place once a week and provide information about the nature of anxiety, training in problem-solving and social skills, and opportunities to practice these new and effective strategies in real-life situations. The group is currently forming. If you would like some more info, please contact Michal Bamea, at (347)670-0079 or michal.barnea12@stjohns.edu.

Relevant Radio –Tune to WNSW 1430 AM for Catholic programming to inspire and transmit a message of hope, while promoting the teachings of our Church. www.relevantradio.com.

The Bridge to Life is in need of the following items: Boys 0-6 Months clothing, no newborn size please, Boy’s and Girl’s sizes 3-4-5 spring/summer clothing, Hooded Towels for our layettes (newborns), Light weight strollers, & Cribs.
Contact: Bridge to Life -Tel: (718) 463-1810 EMail:thebridgetolife@verizon.net

Cub Scouts of America–Pack 1– Weekly meetings held at St. Josaphat from 7-8 PM on Friday. All boys between the ages of 6 to 10 are welcome. For info. call Elaine Smith at 718-358-4919 or email bills3511@aol.com.

The Beginning Experience
Help for the heartache of divorce, separation, and widowhood. A weekend away for a lifetime of change. The next weekend is Sept.5,6,7, 2014 at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore. For info , call John @(516) 822-0635, Jim @(718) 474-3779 or Jean@(631) 903-0973

Traditional Latin Mass every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 7:15 a.m.; Jan. 16th
St. Fidelis Church, College Point, NY

Is your marriage tearing you apart?
Retrouvaille is a program for marriages in trouble. It offers a lifeline to couples suffering with relationship problems. This program will help you rediscover each other, examine your life and learn to communicate more effectively. It will also help you in healing past hurts and forgiving past grievances. No group discussions; your privacy will be respected.
2015 Weekends At the Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington, NY -
May 29-31 - Sept 11-13- Nov 13-15
Contact: John and Linda Pisano 516-427-5474 Email: 3028@retrouvaille.org

PILGRIMAGE-FATIMA-BARCELONA-
Montserrat-Sagrada Familia-St. Ignatius Loyola– Lisbon- Nazareth– Santarem May 24th-June 1st Price from NY - $2899P.P.-D.O
For more information please call:
A & G Peace Tours at 718-423-5077

DIVORCED/ WIDOWED/ SEPARATED
Beginning Experience
The loss of a spouse through death, divorce or separation is one of life's most traumatic experiences; often resulting in feelings of loneliness and grief. When those feelings remain, it can be overwhelming and hard to move forward. The Beginning Experience weekend is time to focus on you... to feel understood by peers and experience a sense of peace and a renewed hope for the future. The next weekend on Long Island is Sept. 18-20,2015 For information and reservations, call Mary at (516) 413-6209, or Jean (631) 903-0973

Foundations for Ministry Program
Are you thinking about volunteering for a parish ministry? Are you already in ministry or part of the Parish Pastoral Council but need an update on the teachings of the Catholic Church? Perhaps the Pastoral Institute’s Foundations for Ministry Program is for you! This 10-week program, designed for adult learners, covers a different topic each week. For example, The Emerging Role of the Laity; Jesus: His Message, His Ministry; and One Church, Many Faces. Classes begin in September and are being offered in Brooklyn and in Queens in English, Polish and Spanish. If you are interested, go to http://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/get-involved/pastoral-institute/foundations-ministry/ for more information and to register. Registrations online only! For more information you may also contact the Pastoral Institute at 718/281-9556 or pastoralinsttute@diobrook.org.
St. Sebastian Parish Center
39-60 57th Street, Woodside
Saturdays: September 26, October 3, 17, 24, 31,
November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12
9:30 – 11:30 AM
Course fee of $55 includes materials.

Thank you to the Dance Committee for all their work organizing and running the Spring Dance. We would also like to thank all the guests that took time out of their day attend the dance and support Saint Josaphat’s. The proceeds of $1877 was donated to Saint Josaphat's Church.
A special thank you to Sheila Heavy, Susan Bolger and Jill Mein, for their help in cleaning and setting up the hall before the dance.

Thank you to all that worked so hard to make our April Flea Market a success. Thank you to Steve DeIeso for organizing the event and to all that worked in the kitchen or sold the meat and bread.
Due to your efforts $1317 was donated to Saint Josaphat’s Church and is greatly appreciated.

Diocesan Pilgrimage The Passion Play in Sordevolo,Italy,
Rome, Assisi, Venice, Padua & Paimonte Region.
September 3 - 13, 2015 Bishop Chappetto & Msgr. Aguggia Chaplains Call Nettie at Central Holidays@ 1-800-935-5000 x 5244 nriccardi@centralholidays.com

A 7-night Catholic Western Caribbean Cruise Sept.27th-Oct.4th.,2015 on the Carnival Dream out of New Orleans, Louisiana-- Ports of Call: Mahogany Bay (Isla Roatan), Belize, Cozumel (Mexico) and back to New Orleans, Louisiana. Prices begin at $1065 for two passengers this includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass offered. For info contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399- 1785/ Doug@CathoIicCruisesandtours.com

www.foryourmarriage.org-
A website sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. "Wherever you may be—dating, engaged, newlywed, in a mature marriage, or empty nesters—your relationship can benefit from a little expert advice. It’s too big a puzzle to put together from scratch. Don’t go it alone. We’re here to help make married life easier, more meaningful and enjoyable”

Spring Dinner Dance
Sunday, April 26th, 2015
Cocktail Hour -1pm
Dinner and Dancing-2pm-6pm
Music by Chris & Ronnie
Enjoy Appetizers, Dinner, Dessert, Coffee, tea, beer, wine, & soda.
Tickets will be available after all Masses or call Elizabeth at 718 746-0296 or the rectory at 718 229-1663.
Adults: $30.00, Children under 15-$10.00 Children under 10- Free

Altar Servers Fund -The parish council is sponsoring a free will offering after all Masses on Mother's Day weekend (May 9th and 10th) to provide a new cassock and surplice to each member of St. Josaphat’s burgeoning Altar Server Society. Our goal is to raise $1200.00, without impacting our already-strained parish budget. The youth are the future of St. Josaphat's parish, so please be as generous as you are able. Altar Servers will be at the church exits after all Masses to receive your donation. Thank you in advance for your support of the youth of this parish.

Or contact us to schedule a tour at your convenience! 631-842-6091
or info@dominicanvillage.org
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