Welcome to Apreiskimo Parapijos English Language Bulletin
ŽINIOS
February, 2013
YEAR OF THE FAITH: LIVE IT!
HEAR MASS! CONFESS YOUR SINS! LEARN ABOUT THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS! READ THE BIBLE! READ THE VATICAN II DOCUMENTS! STUDY THE CATECHISM! VOLUNTEER IN YOUR PARISH! HELP THOSE IN NEED! ASK YOUR FRIENDS TO COME TO MASS! LIVE THE BEATITUDES EVERY DAY.
February 2 – Candlemas/Feast of the Purification
Feast of the Presentation of the Child Jesus
February 3 – Feast of St. Blaise Annunciation Church
Kavine Parish Lower Hall
February 10 – WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
Vaiku Liturgija, Kavine Parish Lower Hall
February 11 – WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE SICK
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
February 12 – Lincoln’s Birthday (Holiday in some states)
February 13 – ASH WEDNESDAY
Mass at 7:00 PM Annunciation Church
February 14 – St. Valentine’s Day!
February 16 - Commemoration of Lithuanian Independence
7:00 PM Concert and Folk Dance Program Mt. Carmel Upper Hall
February 17 – First Sunday of Lent
Mass in Honor of Lithuanian Independence Annunciation Church
Luncheon and Kavine Parish Lower Hall
February 18 - PRESIDENTS DAY American National Holiday, FLY OLD GLORY!
February 22 – George Washington’s Birthday (Traditional)
February 24 – Second Sunday in Lent Kavine Parish Lower Hall
February 25 – Parish Pastoral Council Meeting Mt. Carmel Rectory
March 3 – Third Sunday in Lent
Kaziuku Muge/ Spring Fair Mt. Carmel Lower Hall
March 4 – Feast of St. Casimir, Patron Saint of Lithuania
To celebrate of the YEAR OF THE FAITH, our diocese is sponsoring Mens’ and Womens’ Conferences at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. Mens’ Conference is March 2; Womens’ Conference is March 9. For information contact Mt. Carmel Rectory by February 22.
Good reading comes your way right in your e-mail from THE DAILY GOSPEL. These Good Folk daily send you the Feast of the Day, the Gospel of the Day, and a brief “sermon” about that gospel that may have been written by Pope Benedict XVI, or by an early Father of the Church. To subscribe, go to www.dailygospel.org. Do it. It’s good for your faith, your heart, and your soul! Every Sunday you will find good reading —-Sunday’s readings—- on the YELLOW SHEETS that are available, RIGHT NEXT TO THE PARISH BULLETIN, on the information table in the church vestibule. Take them BOTH, and read carefully. Guaranteed, you’ll learn SOMETHING! Calendars, with religious and patriotic holidays listed, are available in the vestibule of the church.
Parishioners needing contribution receipts for tax purposes should contact Maureen at OLMC...@YAHOO.COM, or call her at 718-384-0223. Have your Envelopes number handy!
Sunday, January 13, the exact day of the murderous massacre, The Brooklyn-Queens Lithuanian American Community Chapter and Annunciation Parish commemorated “Defenders of Freedom Day”. Those killed at the Vilnius TV Tower were memorialized at Mass. A program followed Mass in the parish Lower Hall. Father Volertas delivered an invocation, New York Consul General Valdemaras Sarapinas shared his thoughts about the tragedy, and several Maironis School students recited selected poems of Jonas Marcinkevicius. Chapter Past president, Vida Jankauskas, noting that the “revolutions” in the Baltic States were often referred to as “Singing Revolutions”, led the singing of several Lithuanian songs, The event ended with all singing Lietuva brangi. Thanks go to Rasa and Gediminas Sprindys, Vida and Algis Jankauskas, Ramute and Richardas Hopamas, Tracey and Raimundas Slizys, Josephina Senken, Arunas Tirksliunas, and Pat Sidas.
APOLOGIES to the NY Lithuanian Athletic Club and its president, Jonas Jankauskas. Last month ZINIOS erroneously listed January 25 in the calendar for the Club’s Annual Meeting. Atsiprasau!
Sick call list: Elvira Vilineskis, Phyllis Macenas, Liuda Gudelis, Joe Levonas, and Anele Steponis are suffering the assaults of age. Karolis Dvorak is seriously ill. Antanas Vytuvis, , Regina Gelzinis, also need prayers, as does Helen Bagdonas, who is undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
She’s a GIRL! Rosie Regina Saib is the daughter of parishioners Courtney and Darius Saib.
More good news: We got a letter from Bishop Di Marzio! He sends us a BIG thank you for our contributions to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Thirty-two parishioners donated a total of $6,355! Since that sum is well above our quota of $3,611.00, $2,694 will come BACK to Annunciation!
Lots of good news about our beloved church: Maintenance and repair work, long put off due to the diocesan moratorium, is now starting. The project, begun several years ago by Joe Rudis, to restore and refurbish the doors, will finally be completed. The sound system will be replaced! The gutters are to be cleaned and repaired where necessary, and the Sanctuary rug will be replaced.
Because Annunciation parishioners are generous, there are monies to help defray these costs. Remember, though, that maintenance is a never ending project, and there will be times when the parish will have to ask us all for extra donations! Besides, in 2014, the parish will celebrate the centenary of its being a Lithuanian Parish. We will certainly want to do some work to celebrate THAT glorious event! Watching over our church are the ever vigilant Joe Rudis, Dr. Algis Lukosevicius, and Parish Sacristan, Phil Caponegro, bless them!
Should you want to make a more generous personal donation toward building maintenance, or toward the maintenance and repairs of clerical vestments, to defray the costs of surplices and cassocks for the altar boys, or to purchase new altar linens, altar vessels, etc., contact Dr. Lukosevicius any Sunday after Mass. He can give you an idea of what is needed at present.
Lent begins Wednesday, February 13. Ashes are expected to be distributed at Annunciation during the Wednesday 7:00 PM Spanish Mass. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of strict fast and abstinence for adults, to age 59 (Abstinence only for children.). All Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence for Catholics. Remember, penance, self sacrifice, prayerfulness, and generosity to the poor are what should characterize our observances of the penitential season of Lent.
Lithuanian Independence Day, February 16 (Vasario 16), will be celebrated on February 16. The Office of the Lithuanian Consul General and the Joint Committee (Tautos Fondas, ALTA, and the Lithuanian American Community) have joined together to create a unique two part celebration: On SATURDAY evening, at 7:00 PM, Valdemaras Sarapinas, Consul General of Lithuania, will open the festivities, after which there will be cultural program. The first part will feature folk dances by the New Jersey group “Viesulas”. The second part will be a Jazz Cabaret featuring saxophonist Kęstutis Vaiginis with a jazz band. Admission 20.00. For more information contact info...@tautosfondas.org
On SUNDAY, February 17, the annual Independence Day Mass will be said at Annunciation at 10:00 AM, followed by a Kavine with light refreshments, coffee, and cake.
The New York Consulate of the Republic of Lithuania invites all to a concert by the group “Skyle” on Thursday, February 21 at St. Peter’s Church, 619 Lexington Avenue, New York in celebration of the 95th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Lithuania
KAVINE NEWS: If you want to provide something special at Kavine, please contact Pat Sidas at SID...@SOL.COM so she can help you coordinate your donation. God Bless the KAVINE SET-UP AND CLEAN-UP COMMITTEE. To volunteer to help at Kavine, contact Vida Penikas or Pat Sidas. All you have to do is come half an hour early once in a while to set up the hall, or stay 15-20 minutes longer to clear the tables, fold the cloths, and “wash” the coffee and tea pots. There is SERIOUS need for a few folk to volunteer to come a few minutes early to help spread the tablecloths and cut the cakes so that Pat Sidas, who regularly opens the hall and starts the coffee, can get to Mass on time. The work is easy, and folk always have some fun. Just show up! ACIU!
Thanks to the following parishioners who generously made donations to Kavine: Renata Alinskas, Vilija Katinas W., and Vytautas Cereska, who always finds time to bring flowers! Many thanks go to Vida Jankauskas and Dr. Giedre Kumpikas, who regularly bring material to Kavine to share!
ACIU! to the NY Chapter of Ateininkiai……..Under the leadership of Dr. Milda Chakar-Palubinskas, the chapter celebrated the traditional December Festival. The chapter generously donated over $100 of the event income to Annunciation Parish!
Aciu to Msgr. Calise and the parish paid staff for a lovely Volunteer Appreciation Evening of good food, good fellowship, and good song on January 19. ACIU, Annunciation Volunteers!
IMPORTANT HELPLINE FOR LITHUANIAN SPEAKING PEOPLE! There is a toll-free number to call for Lithuanian speakers when in need of mental health help. It is open Mondays and Thursdays from 6PM-9PM. 866-438-7400. Share this information! It can be life saving!
Religious Education News: Dr. Palubinskaite announces that there are NINE children in Annunciation’s Lithuanian Language First Holy Communion Class. We are so blessed as a parish!
News from Maironis School: Due to the resignations of two teachers, there are two teaching opportunities available at Maironis School. Please contact faus...@yahoo.com for information. The children of Maironis are waiting for you!
NEWS FROM CAMP NERINGA: Registration is OPEN! www.neringa.org!
For Lithuanian speaking children: Find radio programs at www.vaikuradijas.LT!
New Information Source: The Lithuanian Research and Studies Center is based in Chicago. The focus of the center is the preservation of Lithuanian culture and heritage in the United States. They publish a monthly newsletter with information about their archives and activities. Want to know more? Go to www.lithuanianresearch.org. Tell them ZINIOS sent you!
“The Other Dream Team” is a DVD about the Lithuanian National Basketball Team along with a booklet in Lithuanian and also the same in English, you can pre-order this thrilling DVD by contacting Laurynas Misevicius at rytu...@yahoo.com and tel./fax.732-317-9195.
Ave, Atque Vale! Hail and Farewell! Msgr. Algimantas Bartkus, retired rector of the Lithuanian Pontifical College in Rome, brother of Nijole, who most recently was in residence at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish in Maspeth, has retired to Florida. Brooklyn’s loss is St. Petersburg’s gain!
From Father Yenkevich (Jankevicius), who served our parish in the 1980s: Lithuanian Short Stories is a book edited and translated by Tadas Klimas. It is available on “Amazon”. What makes it so unique is that even though it is translated into English, he keeps a strong Lithuanian tone of the original, and each story brings back memories of stories we heard from our grandparents, who experienced life in Lithuania. ACIU!
May they rest in peace… Henrikas Miklas has died in Colorado. He is survived by his sons Antanas and Gintaras and his daughter Danute. From Florida comes the sad news that longtime parishioner Jonas Mikalauskas died. He is survived by his wife Birute and sons Gediminas and Vytas. Vinny Stripeikis has died (Aciu to Helen Bagdonas for the sad news.) Stefania Sablevicius, grandmother of Dovilas and Naglis Bukauskas, died in August. The mother of Loneda Jautakas has died in Lithuania. Adele Sarkauskas was buried last month from our church.
News from Mt. Carmel: (www.olmcchurchbk.com) Mt. Carmel Serenity Sunday Mass at 5:00 pm.. Next Serenity Sunday will be March 3. Glad Tidings (LGBT Community): Meets second and fourth Monday, 7:00 PM.
Our Lady of Vilnius News: Elaine Derso, 212-874-2506, eede...@aol.com.or Mindaugas Blaudziunas at mind...@msn.com. Sunday gatherings near St. Patrick and at Our Lady of Vilnius are continuing. The group meets in front of St. Patrick’s at 11:00 am. Later, at 1:00 pm they meet at Our Lady of Vilnius. The Archdiocese of New York has put the Our Lady of Vilnius property up for sale!
New Jersey News: Lithuanian Independence Day will be celebrated at SS. Peter and Paul Church on February 24 with Mass at 11:00 AM followed by a cultural program, and LUNCH!
SPEECH/HEARING SCREENINGS are available, FREE, at St. John’s University. Call 718-990-6480 to get more information or to schedule an appointment!
Welcome to our New reader: Tanya Balcius
HEADS UP! Kaziuku Muge will be held on MARCH 3, Mt. Carmel Parish Hall
ALL the sacraments are celebrated at Annunciation Parish:
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, Sundays 10:00 am and 11:30 am
Confessions (Lithuanian and English): EVERY Sunday before Mass.
Baptisms, Funerals, and Weddings are arranged through the Parish Office at 718-384-0223
Sacrament of the Sick (Last Rites): Father Volertas (718-326-2236, 347-62-2240) or Msgr. Calise (718-384-0223). Eucharistic Minister V. Cereska will bring the Eucharist to you. 347-656-9815.
Annunciation Religious Education Program (Children), Childrens Liturgy, in Lithuanian and English, Contact Dr. Milda Palubinskas at mild...@yahoo.com for the monthly calendar.
Religious Education (Adults): Raimundas Silzys or Pat Sidas.
Altar Servers: Dr. Algis Lukosevicius – algi...@yahoo.com. Schedules for serving are flexible. English-only servers are welcome, as are those who can’t come all the time.
Annunciation Parish Lithuanian Choir: The choir rehearses after Mass in the Loft or Lower Hall. The choir will soon start to prepare for Easter Mass. COME SING ! New singers are needed in all voice parts.
Lectors at Mass: Ladies and gentlemen who would like to serve should contact Vida Penikas ( vida...@gmail.com , or 516-922-1760). Vida will show you the ropes and help you schedule your time.
ATTENTION! VOLUNTEER USHERS are URGENTLY needed at Sunday Mass. Contact Raimundas Slizys at LIT...@AOL.COM to volunteer.
IMPORTANT HELPLINE FOR LITHUANIAN SPEAKING PEOPLE! There is a toll-free number to call for Lithuanian speakers when in need of mental health help. It is open Mondays and Thursdays from 6PM-9PM. 866-438-7400. Share this information! It can be life saving!
Volunteers are always needed in our parish.The list of who to contact is below…….CALL! E-MAIL! COME VOLUNTEER FOR YOUR PARISH! Come help do His work on Earth!
Administrator: Msgr. Joseph Calise – 718-384-0223
Associate Priest: Rev.Vytautas Volertas – 347-628-2240
Parish Trustees, Parish Council Members: Eric Arango, Raimundas Slizys
Lithuanian Affairs: Vida Jankauskienė – ALGI...@YAHOO.COM
Committee: Raimundas Slizys – LIT...@AOL.COM
Lectors / Ushers: Vida Penikas – vida...@gmail.com
Annunciation Parish Lithuanian Choir: Asta Barkauskas. Just Come to the loft!
Curator of the Organ: Saulius Janusas
Kavine: Pat Sidas- 203-762-9726, email- SID...@AOL.COM
Lithuanian / English Bulletin Editor: Vida Jankauskienė – ALGI...@YAHOO.COM
Parish Website Administrator: Arunas Tirksliunas – I...@nyapreiskimo.com
Decorating the Church: Joe Rudis, Dr. Algis Lukosevicius – ALGI...@YAHOO.COM, 718-438-4649
Acolyte Program: Dr. Algis Lukosevicius – ALGI...@YAHOO.COM
Religious Education: Dr. Milda Palubinskaite – Mild...@yahoo.com, Raimundas Slizys – LITH...@AOL.COM, Rosemarie Walsh (English) – 718-384-0223, ext. 28
Queen of the Rosary Academy: Maureen Rooney, 718-782-1110
Teachers of Light Tutoring / SAT Prep program (FREE): 347-342-8354, www.Teachersoflight.org
Ateitis Adult Chapter: Dr. Algis Lukosevicius Dr. Algis Lukosevicius – ALGI...@YAHOO.COM
Ateitis Youth Chapter: Dr. Milda Palubinskas – mild...@yahoo.com
Spanish Affairs Committee / Bulletin: Leticia Serrano – ARI...@AOL.COM
Annunciation Parish Spanish Choir: Antonio Arenas. See him after 11:30 am Mass
Guadalupe Committee: Clemente Randon – C12G...@AOL.COM
Lithuanian Apostolate provides counsel, access to resources, translation services, social and religious assistance to Lithuanian speaking people in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Greater New York. Contact Rev. Vytautas Volertas – VOLE...@AOL.COM, 347-628-2240) or Diocesan Migration Office 718-236-3000
To schedule an event in the Parish Lower Hall, please contact Raimundas Slizys – LITH...@AOL.COM
VERY IMPORTANT: TO REGISTER yourself and your family at Annunciation Parish at 718-384-0223 by e-mail at olmc...@yahoo.com , or at Kavine. See Joe Rudis for a registration form. Offertory Envelopes make it easy to make your weekly donation to the support the parish. To get on the mailing list, contact MARY ANN at the OLMC office… 718-384-0223.
To ask a Mass be said in Annunciation Church: Joe Rudis has the Sunday Mass Book Sundays after Mass in the Parish Hall. The usual stipend is $50. MASS IS SAID EVERY WEDNESDAY (in Spanish) at 7:00 PM. AT ANNUNCIATION. Intentions are available for this Mass. Contact Msgr. Calise at OLMC...@YAHOO.COM for information.
Lithuanian Organizations
Lithuanian Catholic Religious Aid: 718-326-5202 www.lkrsalpa.org, email: l...@earthlink.net
Maironis Lithuanian Saturday School: Fausta Sinkunas, Principal – dire...@nymaironiomokykla.org
Lithuanian Scouts: Tomas Lora – tlo...@optonline.net , Aldute Belzer – aldu...@gmail.com
Lithuanian Athletic Club: (www.lithnyc.com), contact Jonas Jankauskas – Kopu...@gmail.com
Tryptinis NY Lithuanian Folk Dance Ensemble: Jonas Jankauskas – Kopu...@gmail.com
Lithuanian Folk Art Institute NY Chapter: Laurynas Vismanas – Laur...@aol.com
Lithuanian American Community: Ramute Zukas – Ramu...@hotmail.com
Lithuanian Citizens Club: Dr. Giedre Kumpikas – ambe...@mac.com
Knights of Lithuania: K12 NYC: Elaine Derso – eede...@aol.com ; K110 BQ: Dr. P. Kazas – pka...@dot.nyc.gov ; K152 LI: Julia Schroeder – jasc...@aol.com; www.knightsoflithuania.com
Marija Radijas: www.marijosradijas.LT
NEW YORK Lithuanian Radio: New York, Tuesdays, 9:00 PM WPAT 930 AM, or at www.wpat930am.com
THE DAILY GOSPEL: www.dailygospel.org
COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
Workers’ Rights Hotline: For complaints or concerns about pay or working conditions, 877-525-2267
Grace Institute: Free Job Training for Women: 1223 2nd Avenue, NYC, 212-832-7605
Churches United: English Classes, Legal Clinic, Employment Services. All free, 718-388-3774
Diocesan Catholic Charities Family /Counseling Centers: 718-281-9540, www.ccbq.org
Rachel’s Helpers: Abortion Victims Consolation, 718-939-6646
Serenity Sunday: Monsignor Calise, 718-384-0223
LGBT Ministry: Father Michael Lynch, 718-834-0223
Monica Ministry: Domestic Abuse, 718-384-0223
Northside Senior Center: 179 North 6th (Bet. Bedford and Driggs Aves.) “Morning Coffee Break”, lunch, recreational, educational, and social activities, a COMPUTER LAB, and Social Services information available FREE, or for VERY LITTLE charge. 718-387-2316
IF ALL OF US CAME TO MASS JUST ONCE A MONTH,
OUR BEAUTIFUL CHURCH WOULD ALWAYS BE FULL!
MASS IS SAID ON SUNDAY AT 10:00 AM IN LITHUANIAN,
AND AT 11:30 AM IN SPANISH, AND ON WEDNESDAYS AT 7:00 IN SPANISH
ALL CATHOLICS ARE WELCOME TO COME!
WWW.ANNUNCIATION-NY.COM , WWW.NYAPREISKIMO.COM