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The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King |
 Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.’ Then they will answer and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ He will answer them, 'Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." Matthew 25:31-46
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008 |
 On Sunday, November 17th, the City of New York officially renamed 245th Street between Northern Boulevard and Alameda Avenue to Fr. John J. Gribbon Way. Pictures of the renaming ceremony can be found in the Photo Gallery under St. Anastasia Parish (Parish Events.)
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Monsignor's Letter, November 9, 2008 |
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Thursday, November 06, 2008 |
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Last June I invited the local clergy of Douglaston/Little Neck to the rectory for lunch. We had the pastors of Zion Episcopal, Community Church of Douglaston, Community Church of Little Neck, and the Rabbis of the Marathon Jewish Community Center and the Little Neck Jewish Center, Fr. Chris and myself. We have met twice since then and are now jointly hosting the screening of “Elisabeth of Berlin.” I hope you will attend and as usual show our hospitality and welcome to our friends and neighbors. Here is the release we are sending to various groups.
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The 2009 Mass Book is Now Open |
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Sunday, November 02, 2008 |
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The 2009 Mass book is now open and available for intentions. Stop in or call the rectory for information.
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Mrs. Mihulka's School Update for November, 2008 |
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Friday, October 31, 2008 |
Progress Reports went out for students in grades K-8 if the teachers determined that the parents/guardians needed to be informed. You are always welcome to make an appointment with your child’s teacher to discuss his/her progress.
The Intermediate Math Bee rounds have begun. The first elimination round occurs in the classroom. Congratulations to the winners of the classroom rounds: Fourth Grade: Patricia Cerri-Droz, Siena Clarke, Jacqueline Mattone, Amanda Stoner, and Gabriella Zaki. Fifth Grade: John Bekios, Ruben Cerri-Droz, Manny Ritoe, Carla Valenti, and Rosemary Wolf. Sixth Grade: Kang Aum, Liam Burke, Kathryn McCabe, Sung Ho Shin, and Robert Spitz. The above then competed in the St. Anastasia Math Bee (second round) in Father Smith Hall on October 30th. Congratulations to the following winners:
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Catholic Charities Senior Services Website |
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Friday, October 24, 2008 |
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Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio is delighted to introduce the Blessed John XXIII Senior Services Website, providing all seniors and their families ready access to senior services offered throughout Brooklyn and Queens by the Catholic Church. Seniors and their families can now find information on: Alzheimer’s and dementia services, social services, home care, services for homebound elderly, health insurance hospice care, nursing and rehabilitation programs, affordable senior housing, and senior centers. Visit the Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens home page , the Blessed John XXIII Senior Services link is on the left hand side.
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Friday, October 17, 2008 |
Just start using Yahoo! powered GoodSearch.com as your search engine and they'll donate a penny to St. Anastasia every time you do a search! In addition, do all of your shopping through their online shopping mall, GoodShop.com, where you can shop at more than 700 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchases will go to St. Anastasia or a charity of your choice. You pay the same price as you normally would, but a donation goes to your cause!
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Knights of Columbus News! |
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Friday, October 17, 2008 |
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE: St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus 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.
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Young Adults, this is your Mass! |
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Friday, March 28, 2008 |
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 We are very happy, that our Sunday 5 PM Mass has recently increased in the number of younger people, both singles and couples who come to worship with us. We recognize their unique needs, busy lives and spirituality. That is why we would like to reach out to them in a very informal way by having little get-togethers by wine, soda and cheese after 5 PM Mass on first Sunday of the month, beginning on April 6. It is not a formal group that one has to sign up with. Rather, it will have a come-as-you-are attitude. We want you to feel welcome and comfortable. Make St. Anastasia your spiritual home.
Join us on April 6 after 5 PM Mass. For more information, contact Fr. Chris .
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Pauline Year
June 28, 2008 - June 29, 2009
Glorious St Paul,
Most zealous Apostle,
Martyr for the love of Christ,
Give us a deep faith,
A steadfast hope,
A burning love for our Lord
So that we can proclaim with you
‘It is no longer I who live, but Christ
who lives in me.’
Help us to become apostles
Serving the Church with a pure heart
Witnesses to her truth and beauty
Amidst the darkness of our days.
With you we praise God our Father
‘To Him be the glory,
in the Church and in Christ
Now and for ever’.
Amen.
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