Anastasi

A
church
saint

45-14 245th Street

Douglaston, NY 11362-1135
Phone: (718) 631-4454
Fax: (718) 631-1774
Email: info@stanastasia.info

Douglaston-Little Neck
Salus Animarum Suprema Lex

www.stanastasia.info

December 28, 2008

The Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph

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

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.

Annual Coat Drive

he coats are dropped off

to needy parishes in
Queens and Brooklyn, visiting Nurse Early Head Start
program in Rockaway, St.
Johns Bread and Life Ministry, and other spots that are
in need of help. The coats can
be left at my office at Bryce
Rea Associates, or if you
cant come to me I will go
and pick them up; just call
my cell phone: Carolyn
Meenan at (917) 796-2990.
Thank you again for your
generous help by keeping
someone warm this winter.

Need a ride to Church?

entury 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) 428-1010.

Movie Club: The Breach

n February, 2001, Robert

Hanssen, a senior agent
with 25 years in the FBI, is
arrested for spying. Jump
back two months: Eric
O'Neill, a computer specialist
who wants to be made an
agent is assigned to clerk for
Hanssen and to write down
everything Hanssen does.
O'Neill's told it's an investigation of Hanssen's sexual habits. Within weeks, the crusty
Hanssen, a devout Catholic,
has warmed to O'Neill, who
grows to respect Hanssen.
O'Neill's wife resents
Hanssen's intrusiveness; the
personal and professional
stakes get higher. How they
catch Hanssen and why he
spies become the film's story.
Can O'Neill help catch redhanded "the worst spy in history" and hold onto his personal life? (IMdb)
Starring: Chris Cooper, Ryan
Philippe and Laura Linney.
USA (2007), PG-13, 110 min.
Thursday, January 22 at 7
PM at 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

ST. ANASTASIA BULLETIN

www.stanastasia.info

Help the Homeless

December 28, 2008

Youth Center, which is equipped

with AC, comfy couches, decent
stereo sound and big-size projection
screen. Snacks, wine and soda are
served.

Counseling Center

f you are in need of counseling help is available

in our neighborhood :
Blanton Peale Counseling
Center has a local office at
The Community Church of
Douglaston: 39-50 Douglaston Pkwy. Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy
To Make an appointment
Please call Mary Kane,
LMSW, LSW Psychotherapist. Phone: (914) 562-9368.

Gods poor in their neighborhood. We should also thank

Our Parish of St. Anastasia
St. Als were some of the recipients of our Thanksgiving
food collection. They have a
Food pantry and are always
grateful for help in keeping it
stocked so they can continue
to help those in need.

Thank You

t. Aloysius R. C. Church
Outreach Program would
like to thank The Boy Scouts
and the Cub Scouts of Troop
153 and Tom McGlinchey
for organizing a food drive
last Saturday, December 13,
2008. The drive was to benefit the interfaith Food Pantry
at St. Aloysiusthey thank
God for your special care of

How did the millionaire remember Santa?

He put a Clause in his will.

Holy Cross H.S.

Honor Roll
First Honors
Thomas Macrini
Second Honors
Matthew Bedrossian
Matthew Hartung
Robert Matelsky

Our Lady of Mercy Academy Honor Roll

First Honors
Michelle DelGiudice

Archbishop Molloy H.S. Honor Roll

Honors with Distinction
Jennifer McCabe

Honors:
Francesco Catarisano
Brian Driscoll
Sarah Kohler
Margaret McCabe
Kaitlin Motley
Christina Toscano

The Mary Louis Academy

Principals List
Brittany Nieves
Colleen OBrien
Laura Matelsky
Margaret Caberto
Vanessa Ronan
Victoria Stivanello

St. Francis Preparatory School

Honor Roll:
Jonathan Amendola
Ashley Bracken
Jason Kroeger
Jenna Leonardi
Alex Ng
Daniel Pellegrino
Teresa Toscano
Matthew Donaldson
Michael Giusetti
Kara Hammond
Caroline Kaleda
Kelly Terlizzi
Thomas Donovan
Devin Dowling
Shannan Ferry
Cara Messina
Erica Morelli
Amanda Pellegrino
Kristin Spitz
Michael Turman
Louis Acosta
Cara Marino
Abena Opam
Teresa Vicino

St. Marys High School Honor Roll

First Honors
Maryanne Barone
Doreen Liang
Analise Mehmet
Andrea Prunella
Catherine Prunella
Dean Russo
Andrew Vatier
John Frees
Samantha Nobile
Alexandra Rizzatti
Alexandra Hurley
Katherine Powers
Olivia Windisch
(Peter) DoHyun Park

St. Marys -Second Honors:

First Honors
Christine Garcia
Jennifer Kleemann
Kelly Armato
Leah DeEgidio
Matilde Pennisi

Erinn McElhone
Julia McElhone
Michael Russo
Bernadette Maske
Alessandra Russo
Alana Calmi
Thomas Morrell
Melissa Maske
Jacqueline Fiorillo

Bread & Wine

Memorial

MASS INTENTIONS
December 28, 2008January 3, 2009
SATURDAY

JOHN, APOSTLE & EVANGELIST

5:30 PM Nicholas Guagliariello

SUNDAY

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

8:00 AM
10:00 AM Lawrence P. Montine
12:00 PM Vincent and Carmela Esposito
5:00 PM
IN THANKSGIVING FOR

Thomas P. Larkin
DECEMBER 28, 2008JANUARY 3, 2009

MONDAY

8:30 AM Eugene Stiegler

TUESDAY

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

Ruth Marchese
Annette Montello
Joseph Alchus

IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS

IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS

8:30 AM Teresa & Joseph Callan

WEDNESDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF CHRISTMAS

8:30 AM Martin, Frances & Madeline Daniels
T.Sgt John S. Otruba & Robert Bartley
5:30 PM Vigil Paul & Olga Syby and Michael Uhorchak

THURSDAY

FEAST OF MARY MOTHER OF GOD

Holy day of obligation

and those who have died, especially:

Kelly Jean Winter

9:00 AM
12:00 PM

FRIDAY

BASIL & GREGORY

Basil the Great (+379) hermit who became
bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia; noted for his
learning; wrote a rule on monasticism; considered one of the four great doctors of the Eastern
Church.
Gregory of Nazianzen (+390); Patriarch of Constantinople; noted for his knowledge of sacred
Scripture; called theologus for his outstanding
teaching abilities and eloquence.

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

8:30 AM Irene Krusziewski

SATURDAY

WEEKDAY

8:30 AM Michael Seagrave and Lena & Arcangelo Reali