Anastasi

A
church
saint

4545-14 245th Street

Douglaston, NY 1136211362-1135
Phone: (718) 631631-4454
Fax: (718) 631631-1774
Email: info@stanastasia.info

Douglaston-Little Neck
Salus Animarum Suprema Lex

www.stanastasia.info
October 19, 2008

Twenty-Ninth 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: school@stanastasia.info
Religious Education & CCD Office:
Mrs. Janine Kramer, Directress
Phone: (718) 225-5191
Email: dre@stanastasia.info
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 44:30 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

rip to Atlantic City

Monday, October 27.
Cost: $30 pp.
Anyone interested, please call
Peggy McKeon at (718) 4282833.

Outreach Committee

etting to Know You

Want some company?
Need some help?
Have a neighbor in need?
Want to help? Let us know!
The Outreach Committee
Hotline is (347) 481-5477.
St. Anastasias Outreach Committee is a group of parishioners who have come together to
offer services (visits, errands,
etc.) to those in need. Were
ready and waiting for your
call!

Family and Individual

Therapy

he Blanton Peale Institute

offers therapy for families, teens, Married Couples
and individuals. Fees are determined by income and family
size. Sacred Heart parishioner
Mary Kane LM SW is now on
staff at the Douglaston Office
located at the Community
Church of Douglaston on
39-50 Douglaston Parkway.
For appointments or information call the Douglaston Office
at (718) 237-3078 or contact
Mary Kane directly at (914)
562-9638.

Marriage Encounter

all is a beautiful season

full of color and crisp
fresh air. A World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekend is
like autumn because its a
weekend full of fresh air, new
beginnings and a time to rejoice in the beauty of your marriage and family. Its a great
time to rekindle communication and enjoy a weekend

away. The next weekend is

November 79, 2008. For
information or to register, call
877 NYS-WWME or visit our
website at
www.mygmgwwme.org

Choir News

t. Anastasia Choir is looking to expand its members.

If you are interested and like to
sing we need you and your
voice! Please call Joseph Extejt, our Music Director at
(718) 631-4909.

Activity Leaders Wanted

zanam Hall of Queens

Nursing Home at 42-41
201st Street in Bayside is looking for part-time Activity
Leaders. No experience necessary with good verbal/writing,
interpersonal skills to work
with senior population 9 Hours
per weekend and/or evening.
Reliability a must! If interested
please call Marilyn Gindi at
(718) 971-2708.

Flea Market
& Polish bake Sale

t. Josaphats Church of
Bayside will hold a Flea
Market plus Ethnic Polish
Bake sale on Sunday, October
26th from 9:004:00 PM in
the Parish Hall at 35th Avenue
& 210th Street Bayside. Call
Steve for information at (718)
224-3052.

The Big Apple Circus

he Womens Club of
Douglaston is sponsoring
a trip to the Big Apple Circus:
November 12, 2008 at Lincoln
CenterTent. Performance at
6:30 PM. Bus leaves Douglaston Dock at 3:30 PM and returns to the Dock at 8:30 PM.
Contact Fran (718) 225-0223
or Gina (718) 225-9716.

ST. ANASTASIA BULLETIN

www.stanastasia.info

Leisure Club News

October 19, 2008

Employment and Educational Expo

atholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens Pathways

to Self Sufficiency Employment and Educational Expo on
Sunday, October 26,
10:30 AM4:00 PM
Our Lady of the Angelus
63-93 98th Street at Rego Park.
Get Connected with Business
counselors, employers, educators, landlord/tenant attorneys,
immigration, trainers and instructors all under one roof.
Bring your questions, resume
and a smile.

Praise and Worship

Concert

ife Teen Group is inviting

you to the Praise and
Worship Concert at St. Rose of
Lima Church at 130 Beach
84th Street in Rockaway on
Saturday, October 25 at 7:30
PM. The concert will feature
worship, gospel, jazz and much
more.

St. Anastasia Blood Drive

ark your calendar: The

2008 St. Anastasia
Blood Drive will be held on
November 23the Sunday
before Thanksgivingbetween
9 AM and 2 PM. More information to come.

Its Your Parks Day

he Douglaston Garden
Club with the New York
Parks Department invites you
to be green on Its Your Parks

Day on October 25, 2008

10:00 AM2:00 PM at the
Catherine Turner Richardson
Park on Douglaston Parkway
between 42nd & 43rd Avenues.
We will meet & greet volunteerssupplies & refreshments
will be provided. We are also
holding an Old Fashioned Bake
Sale. All proceeds go to the
beautification of Douglaston.
For information contact Josephine at (718) 428-8286.

 GOOD NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, MRS. MIHULKA:

The Most Powerful Women at St. Anastasia

Mrs. Lucy Mihulka

Principal, St. Anastasia School

he Student Government campaign and election

process has been taking place during the month.
An assembly took place where the candidates
spoke about their vision for the new school year before
the voting process. The students voted and we are
proud to announce the following officers for the new
school year. Congratulations to:

President:
Vice-President:
Treasurer:
Secretary:

Anastasia Gaspar
Sabrina Bekios
Jessica Russo
Victoria Martini

The Intermediate Math Bee (grades 4, 5, and 6) will

take place at St. Anastasia schools Father Smith Hall
on Thursday, October 30th at 9 AM. Fifteen of the top
Math students will compete (5 from each grade level).
Parents of these grade levels are welcome to attend.
The winner of this Bee will then compete at the Queens
Regional Math Bee scheduled for November 25, 2008 at
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament.
The Parish Halloween Party is on Friday, October 24th .
A separate communication was sent home with the
school children. Tickets are $5.
On Friday, October 31st, Grades N to 5 may dress up in
Halloween costumes. Childrens costumes should be
comfortable and safe for the child to walk in. Your
teachers will send home notes on any special activities
that they schedule for that day. Grades 6 to 8 may wear
a special hat at the discretion of their homeroom teacher
and they may dress down.
This year, Yankee Candle products were introduced as a
new fundraiser. St. As annual candy sale begins on
Monday, October 27. If anyone in the Parish is interested in either of these, please call the school office.

Progress reports on students academic progress will be

distributed the week of October 27th on a need basis.
Parents are always welcome to request interval progress
reports prior to the Report Card distribution date of December 5th.

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THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
St. Anastasia Council #5911 is preparing for its Annual
Thanksgiving Food Drive. Council #5911 provides meals
to needy families in the neighborhood who would otherwise be unable to have a Thanksgiving dinner. Last year
our Council delivered 12 complete turkey dinners to
needy families.

CONGRATULATIONS
Sister Gemma Brennan, RSM, a former teacher at St.
Anastasia for many years, will celebrate her 100th Birthday on December 1, 2008. Birthday wishes can be sent
to Sister Gemma Brennan, RSM, Mercy Center, PO Box
370, Dallas, PA, 18612.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
If anyone you know is interested in joining our Council,
have them come to the Annex on any Tuesday evening
at 8:00PM or call August Randazzo at 718-279-9096.
We will be happy to discuss the benefits of membership.

***
I'm Past Grand Knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus council #5911 in Douglaston and Chairman of Vocations for St. Anastasia parish. Now I think we need to light
the spark for vocations. Now let me point out that we
need to increase vocations to the priesthood for there is a
great shortage and it will become more serious as time
goes on. We have two very find seminaries on Long Island, one in Douglaston and the other in Huntington
where our priests finish their studies and turn out most
dedicated priests. Here is something to think about and
that our priests are the integral part of the Eucharist and
without the Eucharist we have no church as well as no
Knights of Columbus. The answer in part is praying for
vocations but we also need to inspire our youth to consider religious life. If we see a young person who lives an
upright life and conducts himself in the faith, we should
ask him if he ever considered being a priest. This could
act as a spark that might light the spark to become a
priest. We need to be active in recruiting the best of our
youth to consider religious vocations. For remember Matthew 9:37-38: "The harvest is abundant but the laborers
are few. So ask the master of the harvest to send out the
laborers for the harvest."
Frederick R. Bedell, Jr.

St. Anastasia Bulletin informs our community about

news and events in our parish, cluster and neighborhood and in a special way unites us as parishioners.
However, there are so many things we could publish if
we just shared with others our knowledge, passion or
sometimes hobbies. You dont have to be a doctor, realtor or lawyer to publish very useful issues. If you like to
read, travel or just dine out you can share with us
what you find interesting, inspiring or simply yummy. If
you are interested in contributing to our Bulletin in any
shape or form, call Fr. Chris at (718) 631-4454 or email
at youth@stanastasia.info divine

Autumn Recipes Wanted

We would like to enrich the October 26 issue
of our Bulletin by some autumn recipes for
anything (main courses, snacks or desserts),
namely anything that tastes so good this season, or just utilizes seasonal ingredients. Drop
us your favorite recipe at the Rectory, or email
us at info@stanastasia.info
Deadline: Tuesday, October 21.
Thank you,
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St. Anastasia Announces

Its Halloween Family Costume Party

Friday, October 24, 2008
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
Father Smith Hall
$5.00 Donation

Purchase Tickets in advance

Limited Space Available
This is a YOUTH FAMILY event
Its purpose is for young people and their families to enjoy a night out Together.
***No Child Will be Admitted Without A Parent.***
Thank You !!
Enjoy DJ Music
Our Refreshment Booth will have the following items available :
Hot Dogs- $1.00 | Soda Water - $1.00
Please return in an envelope to School, religious Ed Office or Rectory.

We would like to purchase tickets for the Halloween Family Party

Name ________________________________________

Telephone__________________________

# of Adults_________ # of Children _____________

Total Amount Enclosed:______________

$5.00 per person Children 2 Years and under are free

First Come First Serve

MASS INTENTIONS

Bread & Wine

October 1826, 2008

Memorial
SATURDAY

LUKE, EVANGELIST

5:30 PM Angelina & Joseph Locetta and Mary Tranchida

SUNDAY

IN THANKSGIVING FOR

*** Christopher M. Knecht ***

OCTOBER 2026, 2008

TWENTY-NINTH ORDINARY SUNDAY

8:00 AM Sara & Frank Nesladek

10:00 AM Daniel Castoria and Patricia Yorke
12:00 PM Luciano Schiff and John Ritchie
5:00 PM

MONDAY

WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Pasquale Gasparre and Robert J. Taylor

{ Remember }

TUESDAY

WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Phyllis La Rosa and John J. Farrell

WEDNESDAY WEEKDAY
Please remember in your prayers all the sick of our
Parish Community, especially:

Ruth Marchese
Annette Montello
Joseph Alchus

and those who have died, especially:

Irene V. Kruziewski

Mommy & Me

8:30 AM Charles McKenna and Christopher M. Knecht

THURSDAY

WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Alonso Hernandez and Ralph Lauro

FRIDAY

WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Robert McLaughlin and Lawrence P. Montine

SATURDAY

WEEKDAY

8:30 AM John Doughney and Carmino Caruso

The Mommy and Me Program meets on Wednesdays 11:0012:30 in the Annex.

2009 Mass Book

The opening of the 2009 Mass Book will take place
on Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 9:00 AM
12:00 Noon in the Fr. Smith Hall

Bible Study Date Change

Please be advised, that the date of the last session
of the Bible Study Series is changed from Monday,
October 27 to Monday, November 3, 2008.

This week:

Scripture Study on Monday

Leisure Club on Tuesday
Religious Education Classes on Wednesday
RCIA on Wednesday
Spanish Prayer Group on Thursday
Padre Pio Group on Friday
Halloween Party on Friday
Youth Group on Sunday

Please note that the Padre Pio

Prayer Group will meet on FRIDAY
OF THIS WEEK at 7:30 PM in the
Churchthis is a changethe
usual meeting is on the last Friday
of each month.