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"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon
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Over 50 Club
Scripture Study Group
The St. Joseph / Padre Pio Prayer Group
Donations for Pantry
Kolping Center
Box Tops/Labels Stop&Shop A+Bonus
NSA Supermarket
Radio Maria
New Hope for Fertility
Catholic charities Neighborhood Services
Harvest Houses - Independent Living
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Assistance
Sacrament of Reconciliation
First Holy Communion - Thank You
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THANK YOU
Your generosity to the FOOD PANTRY is appreciated. Please
continue your support for those less fortunate than
ourselves.
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Come Holy Spirit ...
To build your
life on Christ, to accept the Word with joy and put its
teachings into practice: this, young people of the Third
Millennium, should be your program! There is an urgent need for
the emergence of a new generation of apostles anchored firmly in
the Word of Christ, capable of responding to the challenges of
our times and prepared to spread the Gospel far and wide. It is
this that the Lord asks of you, it is to this that the Church
invites you, and it is this that the world _ even though it may
not be aware of it _ expects of you! (Pope Benedict XVI)
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LABORERS FOR THE HARVEST
The Gospel tells the
story of the sending out of the seventy-two, some of the
first disciples in the burgeoning church. They must have
been full of idealism and excitement as they went from town
to town healing the sick and expelling demons. On the
Fourth of July, we remember those who founded our country
and can also imagine their excitement and idealism as they
worked in this newly established country. Our Church, now
over two thousand years old, is still in need of men filled
with idealism and excitement who are willing to answer the
call to the ordained priesthood. Today is a day to pray for
vocations to the priesthood; as the Lord tells his
disciples, “[A]sk the master of the harvest to send out
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2012 MASS BOOK
The 2012 Mass Intention Book is open. In
addition, there is an opportunity for your participation in
Ringing of the Church Bells, Altar Bread, Wine and Candles, St.
Anne Candle or Sanctuary Lamps for 2012.
The intention may be for the living or the dead.
It could celebrate a birthday, wedding anniversary, a special
intention or thanksgiving. These dedications for a loved
one assist us with maintaining the beauty of Saint Pancras.
The offering for a Mass Intention is $15.00. The
offering for Altar Bread, Wine & Candles, Ringing of the Bells,
and Saint Anne Candle is $25.00 for the week. The offering for
Sanctuary Lamps (2) is $40.00 for the week.
Please come to the Rectory during office hours
to fulfill your requests.
SAINT VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE
The Saint Pancras Fundraising Committee is
hosting two dances for our school children on Saturday, February
11, 2012. The dance for Nursery to Grade 4 is from 1-3:30
pm and for Grades 4-8 the dance is from 4:30-7:30 pm. The
tickets must be purchased before the dance. The tickets
are $10 for Adults and $8 for children. All children must be
accompanied by an Adult.
Look for additional information next week!
PRE-CANA PROGRAMS
Pre-cana programs for engaged couples, which
fulfill the requirements of the Diocese of Brooklyn, will be
held on the weekend of February 4-5, 2012 at Bishop Molloy
Retreat House, Jamaica, NY. The program runs from 9 am
Saturday through 5 pm Sunday.
Fee for each couple: $185 (commuting) or $350
(overnight including dinner Saturday and breakfast Sunday).
For information and/or to register contact:
www.bishopmolloy.org;
bmehtab@cpprov.org; or phone 718-739-1229.
BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, March 4, 2012 from 8:30 am—2:30 pm Saint
Pancras will sponsor a Blood Donation Drive in Pfeifer Hall.
Our goal is 50 pints. You may donate blood every 56 days.
There will be additional information forthcoming. Please
consider donating blood to help save lives.
ALLIED VETERANS BREAKFAST
Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm at
the American Legion Brewery Post 1815, 6801 Cooper Avenue. All
proceeds go toward the Annual Ridgewood/Glendale Memorial Day
Parade.
The cost is $8 per ticket at the door.
Stop by and show your support!
THEOLOGY ON TAP
Thursday, February 16 at 7:0 0 pm at Bel Mondo Restaurant, 79-32
Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY. Thursday’s topic is
“Bad Romance: Going Gaga over Valentine’s Day-A Catholic Look at
Love.”
The Presenter is Dr. Philip Franco. For information
contact: Mr. Paul Morisi at 718-965-7300, ext. 5556
or Email:
pmorisi@diobrook.org.
DOMINICAN VILLAGE-OPEN HOUSE
Dominican Village is a not-for-profit Independent and Assisted
Living Retirement Community sponsored by the Sisters of St.
Dominic located in Amityville, NY.
Open House will be held on Saturday, February 11; Thursday,
February 16; Thursday, March 1, 8, & 22; and Saturday, March 31.
For more information or to schedule a tour, contact 631-842-6091
or info@dominicanvillage.org.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND
A truly Catholic Pilgrimage conducted by Father Joseph Palackal
(St. Stanislaus and Transfiguration Parishes) from April 21 –30,
2012. The cost is $2,940 per person. Please call Fr.
Joseph at 718-326-2236 or visit:
www.StStansMaspeth.CatholicWeb.com for complete details and
itinerary.
GOOD NEWS!
PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD
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Prescription Drug Discount Card is available free of charge and
can be used at more than 2000 city pharmacies. The card is
available to everyone and there are no forms to fill out. Save
an average of 15% off brand names and 53% off generic. To
learn more and apply for the card, please visit
www.bigapplerx.com.
TELEVISED SUNDAY MASS
THE SUNDAY MASS is now airing on ABC Family from
6:30 am-7:00 am each Sunday morning, in addition to all of our
other channels that continue to bring our Mass to you. THE
SUNDAY MASS is produced by the Passionist Fathers and Brothers
out of New York City. Too early for you? Tape it or Tivo
it!
For more information consult the website at
www.TheSundayMass.org.
THANK YOU
Your generosity to the FOOD PANTRY is
appreciated. Please continue your support for those less
fortunate than ourselves.
St. Matthias Midnight Runs
Throughout the summer, St. Matthias Youth and
Family Ministries will be delivering food and clothing to
homeless men and women in Manhattan. We are asking your
help in collecting the following items: Summer T-Shirts (not too
small), Jeans and Pants of any size (Men), Hooded Sweatshirts
(the larger the better), Socks!!!!, New Underwear, Light
blankets, Sneakers/Work Boots, Toiletries and Bottled
Water.
Please do not drop off donations at St. Matthias
but contact Br. Michael at 718-517-3445 or brothermichael@saintmathiaschurch.net
to arrange a pick up/drop off.
Thanks so much for your support.
LEARN CPR
Knights of Columbus Council #5103 invites you to
attend its sponsored course in CPR. The course will be Saturday,
January 14, 2012 from 10 am-2pm. Wyckoff Heights Hospital
is providing the Training. The cost is $30.
The location will be determined by the number of
participants. There are flyers in the rear of the Church
which has an application on the bottom. Please complete
and return to Knights of Columbus Council #5103, 79-03 Myrtle
Avenue, Glendale, New York 11385.
SAINT FRANCIS YOUNG ADULT MEN PRAYER GROUPS
The Capuchin Franciscans are creating a series
of prayer groups to help young men discern their call in life…
be it the married state, single state, or religious state.
These weekly gatherings of young adult men will feature a time
for private and common prayer, as well as reflection and
discussion of issues important to those attending. Emphasis will
be placed on one’s sacred calling in life and their response to
it. There will also be opportunities for serving the poor and
times for social events.
Over the past couple of years, we have been able
to assist men 18 through 30s deepen their spiritual life.
Weekly gatherings will be held from 5-8 pm every Friday at Saint
Michael Friary, 225 Jerome Street,Brooklyn, NY. Please
contact Brother Tim Jones, O.F.M., Cap., at 718-827-6990 or
brotimjonesofmcap@gmail.com.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROGRAMS
Catholic Charities is currently announcing two new programs to
aid the Queens community.
The
first is a Volunteer Program to acclimate refugees to everyday
life so they may become self-sufficient.
To
learn more about this enriching opportunity, please contact:
Christina Grisham at 718-222-6109.
The
second program is Summer Camp for children who may be eligible
to attend camp for free through the FRESH AIR FUND. For
information, please
contact Josefa
at 718-726-9790.
LUCKY LOTTERY CALENDARS
“You
got to be in it to win it!” Lucky Calendars on sale . Calendar
numbers are 000-999. The number you choose for your calendar
will correspond to the New York Lottery’s evening number in
order to win the amount shown. Calendars are $25. Order forms
are available at the School Office.
BE AN ANGEL TO A ST. PANCRAS STUDENT
Would you like to be an angel? Consider
sponsoring a child’s tuition in our school. Your gift will
provide a life changing opportunity for a youngster. Your
donation is tax deductible. Please call the School Office at
718-821-6721.
BOX TOPS/LABELS/STOP & SHOP A+ BONUS BUCKS
Please remember to collect Box Tops for
Education, Campbell Soup Labels, and to register for the Stop &
Shop A+ Bonus Bucks for our school. You may register on line at:
www.stopandshop.com.
St. Pancras’ code number is 06350. If you don’t
have a computer, please call the School Office at 718-821-6721
to register your card. Labels may be dropped off at school or in
Church. Thank you for your continued support.
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OVER 50 CLUB
EMPIRE STAKES CASINO
The Over 50 Club is sponsoring a Bus Trip to
Empire Stakes Casino Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Please call
Mary for information at 718-821-4339. All are welcome to attend.
The Over 50 Club will meet on Friday, January
20, 2012 at 1 pm in Pfeifer Hall. New members are welcome.
Come and join the fun!
Please call Mary for information at 718-821-4339.
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Scripture Study Group
Group meets Thursday evenings
at 7:30 pm in Benedict Hall to
discuss the readings of the coming Sunday. Discover the depth of
the scripture and the context in which it was written.
All are welcome. Please enter through the Parish House.
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The St. Joseph / Padre Pio Prayer Group
On the first Saturday of each month, St. Joseph & St. Padre Pio
Prayer Group hosts a meeting after the 8:30 am Mass. The Rosary will be recited after Mass. Following The
Rosary, Continental Breakfast will be served in Pfeifer Hall.
We would like to welcome all current members and invite new
members from all cultural backgrounds to join us.
Enjoy the summer!
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Donations for the Pantry
PLEASE HELP
Please make a special effort to make a donation
to the Food Pantry. The food collection is taken up
on the last weekend of each month both on Saturday and Sunday. We are asking for donations of
non-perishable food for the pantry. Items needed include: tuna fish, tomato sauce, pasta, rice, beans, peanut butter,
jelly, canned vegetables and fruit, instant mashed potatoes,
macaroni & cheese, cereal, parmalat milk and paper products
(napkins, paper towels and toilet tissue). Your generosity
as always is appreciated. |
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KOLPING CENTER
The Kolping Center holds a dinner every 3rd
Sunday of the month at 1 pm at their meeting room at 65-04
Myrtle Avenue. All are invited to attend.
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BOX
TOPS/LABELS/STOP & SHOP A+BONUS BUCKS
Please remember to collect Box Tops for Education,
Campbell Soup Labels, and to register for the
Stop & Shop A+ Bonus Bucks for our school. It’s just
a click away when you register on line at: www.stopandshop.com.
When on the website, click on the A+ Bonus Bucks link and
Register. You must have a Stop & Shop card. If you do not have a
computer, you may call the School at 718-821-6721 and the
secretary will do it for you. Please register or call as soon as
possible to help support our School.
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NSA SUPERMARKET
NSA Supermarket has discontinued the grocery
receipt redemption program. Thank you for your support.
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RADIO MARIA
Radio Maria has announced that it will now
broadcast in English Monday-Friday from 4-6 am on the AM DIAL
620. When you prepare for your new day or drive to work,
join the great VIRTUAL CHURCH of Radio Maria and thousands of
men and women of good will, who are united in prayer to invoke
God’s graces and protection upon our families and country.
Archbishop Timothy Dolan, Cardinal Edward Egan, Bishop Nicholas
DiMarzio and Archbishop Migliore are praying with us.
Please join us to pray every morning. Wake up America and Listen
to your Mother!
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NEW HOPE FOR INFERTILITY
There is a new treatment for infertility that is
in line with Catholic Church teaching and allows couples to
conceive naturally. NaProTECHNOLOGY is a new approach to
correcting infertility and preventing miscarriage. Informational
sessions are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at
St.Catherine of Sienna Church, 411 East 68th Street, Manhattan
at 7 pm. Medical Services are available at Gianna Catholic
Healthcare Center for Women in Manhattan. For information,
please call 212-481-1219 or visit:
www.giannahealth.org.
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES QUEENS WIC
SERVICES
WIC is a federal supplemental nutrition program
for Women, Infants, and Children. We offer families checks for
healthy foods, nutrition counseling and health education,
vouchers for the farmer’s market, breastfeeding support, and
referrals for health care and other social services. The office
is located at 161-10 Jamaica Avenue, Suite 306, Jamaica, NY
11432, Telephone 718-657-2580.
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HARVEST HOUSES-INDEPENDENT LIVING
Harvest Houses, Residences for Well-Elders offers to seniors,
65+, affordable, gracious living. Every Harvest House is
a home for 8 well, independent women and men living together in
a true atmosphere of family. Harvest Houses offer
companionship, support, security, nutritious meals, private
room. An opening is now available in our Floral Park
Residence. For information call Sister Jeanne A. Brendel, O.P.,
CSW at 516-496-9796 or visit their website:
www.harvesthouses.org.
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Alcohol & Substance Abuse Assistance
The Diocese of Brooklyn
offers a program which provides confidential ongoing assistance
to parish families who suffer from the effects of alcohol and
substance abuse. To connect to a network of services that will
help you and your family in addressing this concern, please make
a confidential call to the Diocesan Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Hotline: 1-800-659-1603. For general information,
please visit Catholic Charities' website:
www.ccbq.org
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SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILIATION
On Saturday, February 27 students from our
Parish School and the School of Religious Education received
Jesus’ forgiveness. It was their First Penance. We congratulate
them as they take another step towards deepening their Spiritual
Life. Please keep them in yourprayers as they begin intensive
study to receive Jesus in the Eucharist in May.
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First Holy Communion - THANK YOU
Last weekend we celebrated two beautiful First Holy Communion
Masses at our Church. Parish events re-quire a lot of
co-operation among many groups and we would like to say a big
THANK YOU to so many who helped assure the success of our
Masses:
- St. Anne’s Cleaning Crew - for keeping our Church so
sparkling clean especially for our special Sacramental days.
- Ushers - for attending practices and cheerfully greeting
and seating our families and guests, and helping to cleanup.
- Altar Servers - for volunteering their services to be
part of our Masses and leading our Procession.
- Choir and Organist - for the beautiful music and sing-ing
which enhanced the reverence of our liturgy.
- Teachers - Ms. Arcuri, Mrs. Di Giovani, Ms. Falcone and
Ms. Madonna for their many hours of preparation time with
our children.
and last but certainly not least
- Parents - for attending meetings, helping the children
prepare, especially with homework assignments and Mass
attendance; and, most importantly, for respect-fully
celebrating our First Communion Masses.
Please continue to pray with your children and celebrate
Sunday Mass and Communion with them.
Sincerely,
Saint Pancras Parish Staff
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NET-NEW EVANGELIZATION TELEVISION
Catholic Television needs your help to
accomplish the mission of New Evangelization envisioned by Pope
John Paul II. In order to accomplish this goal the NET
needs to increase it’s broadcast reach to include Verizon FIOS,
RCN, Dish Networks & Direct TV.
Please do your part by filling out the NET
postcard in the back of the Church. When completed cards may be
placed in the collection basket. Remember the NET is GOOD TV!
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