Mission Statement. Fourth Sunday of Lent March 15, 2015 Rejoice Jerusalem, and all who love her! The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law

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1 Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York (Fax) Fourth Sunday of Lent March 15, 2015 Rejoice Jerusalem, and all who love her! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext Deacon Francis J. Love - ext Deacon Rudy Martin - ext Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext address drago@staidanparish.org The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Mission Statement We, the parish family of the Church of Saint Aidan, strengthened by the Eucharist and encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all, for we recognize that everyone is a child of God and no one should be excluded. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting social justice, engaging our youth in every aspect of parish life, and offering care and compassionate service to all. We invite everyone to walk with Jesus and experience His healing power and love. St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext Parish Social Ministry - ext Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson Buildings & Grounds Department ext Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Morning 9:00 AM Saturday Evening 5:00 and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:30 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTS The required Baptism class for new parents is held the second Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass parents are asked to gather at St. Joseph s statue to the right of the main altar. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment. Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish. Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext Adoration First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.

2 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015 Lenten Weekday Is 65: 17-21; Jn 4: :30 AM Joan Kunze 7:30 AM Frank Ferrante 9:00 AM Susan Stumpf Martinez (Birthday Rem.) 12:30 PM Vernon (Bud) Grinsell 5:30 PM Betsy Ehrbar TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2015 St. Patrick Bishop Ez 47: 1-9, 12; Jn 5: :30 AM Jose S. Gagui 7:30 AM Barbara Kirby 9:00 AM Colleen Keefe 12:30 PM Patrick Scafuri 5:30 PM David Downes WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015 St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop/Doctor of the Church Is 49: 8-15; Jn 5: :30 AM Edith Critelli 7:30 AM Noel Ryan 9:00 AM Patrick Finegan 12:30 PM Edward & Nina Emanuele 5:30 PM Philip Calvin Amico THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2 Sm 7: 4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Rom 4: 13, 16-18, 22 Mt 1: 16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2: 41-51a 6:30 AM Bob Gaffney (56th Birthday Rem.) 7:30 AM Joseph Del Vecchio 9:00 AM Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of Donato Family 12:30 PM Mikey De Cristoforo (2nd Anniversary Rem.) 4:30 PM Church Tour-Religious Ed. 5:30 PM Edward Leonard 7:30 PM Church Tour-Religious Ed. FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015 Lenten Weekday Wis 2: 1a, 12-22; Jn 7: 1-2, 10, :30 AM Lee Daniszewski 7:30 AM Modesto T. Maulion, Sr. 9:00 AM Philip Calvin Amico 12:30 PM Evelyn Cameron 5:30 PM Donald F. Bruschi (16th Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015 Lenten Weekday Jer 11: 18-20; Jn 7: :00 AM Felix Mediavillo 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 5:00 PM William J. Farrar (35th Anniversary Rem.) Daniel Kopetic (Birthday Rem.) Duarte Barroca (17th Anniversary Rem.) Margaret Cantillon 7:30 PM Katherine Bruno MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued) SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Lent Jer 31: 31-34; Heb 5: 7-9; Jn 12: 20-33; Ez 37: 12-14; Rom 8: 8-11; Jn 11: 1-45 or 11: 3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45 7:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 9:00 AM Roy Bruno 10:30 AM Richard J. Nicastro (1st Anniversary Rem.) 12:00 PM Florence Simblett (Birthday Rem.) Joann Kolar (9th Anniversary Rem.) Mary Theresa Mahoney Noel Ryan 5:00 PM Gelsomina Casinelli 6:30 PM CONCERT IN HONOR OF STS. PATRICK & JOSEPH BANNS OF MARRIAGE THIRD WEEK Kesha Manragh, Brooklyn, NY Craig Menezes, Our Lady of Miracles, Brooklyn, NY BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of FRANK TRIVIGNO (2nd Birthday in Heaven) PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Roseanne Mushorn, John Moore, Rita Amendola, Diana Coscia, Carol White, Joseph Fitzgerald, Virginia Fallon, Barney Rinaldi, Paula Marafino, Diane Vesely, Louise Lodato, Adeline Robinson, Patricia Feraco, Jeremy Hogan, Maria Da Conceicao Zina DECEASED: Annette Cummo, Edward Cardinal Egan, Thomas Giarmo, Jean Curran and for all those who have died serving our country.

3 March 15, 2015 DILEXIT ECCLESIAM I don t know whether you got a chance to see the Funeral of Cardinal Egan on television last Tuesday. It was not unduly long but was terribly impressive. All the New York stations covered it and there was some superb but not intrusive commentary. I was particularly struck by the absolute respect that was shown by the TV personalities to the priests who were assisting in describing the various rituals. You could hear in the voices of the men and women who were describing the funeral a certain amount of awe in the midst of the majesty and splendor of the Pontifical Mass. Cardinal Dolan was the principal celebrant and preached the homily. To say that the homily was outstanding would be an understatement. It was nothing short of magnificent and in this brief article I cannot do it justice. While there was a recalling of the stellar achievements and intellect of the late Cardinal, the homily focused on the Person of Jesus Christ and our Catholic Faith. It was absolutely stirring and at its conclusion I began to applaud in my room in the Rectory. It really was that good. It made you so very proud to be a Catholic and a priest! There was a story Cardinal Dolan told that I will never forget. It went something like this. He and Cardinal Egan were visiting the grave of a priest and on the headstone there was this inscription: Dilexit Ecclesiam. (He loved the Church.) Cardinal Egan commented: What a tribute! Cardinal Egan was all about Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. His whole life was consumed by preaching the Gospel. As Cardinal Dolan put it: For Edward Egan, Jesus Christ is God from God, Light from Light, incarnate in the Blessed Virgin Mary, the way, the truth and the life, the alpha and the omega, the resurrection and the life Sometimes I think that the Church is misunderstood by those outside the Catholic religion. They seem to think of it as some kind of an organization that they are fond of evaluating and offering critiques in secular terms. They do not understand that the Catholic Church was founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ and will last until the end of time. Let s face it: All sorts of people, kings, emperors and tyrants and all kinds of opinion makers have tried to destroy the Catholic Church. They have been singularly unsuccessful. May years ago Lord Macaulay, an Evangelical Protestant wrote this: Nor do we see any sign which indicates that the term of her long dominion is approaching. She saw the commencement of all the governments and of all the ecclesiastical establishments that now exist in the world; and we feel no assurance that she is not destined to see the end of them all. She was great and respected before the Saxon had set foot on Britain, before the Frank had passed the Rhine, when Grecian eloquence still flourished at Antioch, when idols were still worshipped in the temple of Mecca. And she may still exist in undiminished vigour when some traveller from New Zealand shall, in the midst of a vast solitude, take his stand on a broken arch of London Bridge to sketch the ruins of St. Paul's.

4 He understood that there was something special about the Catholic Church. Perhaps he did not realize that Jesus had made the promise a long time ago: You are Peter and on this Rock I will build my Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. (Matt 16:18) And the Catholic Church is very special. It is the Bride of Christ and was purchased by His Blood on the first Good Friday. Cardinal Egan loved the Church because the Church is Jesus in the world today. It is the sure and certain voice of Christ. As Jesus Himself said: He who hears you hears me. ( Luke 10:16) In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald All that we have and all that we are comes from the Lord. We are truly His handiwork, says St. Paul in the second reading, created in Christ Jesus to lead the life of good deeds which God prepared for us in advance. STEWARDSHIP 03/09/14 $28,397 03/08/15 $25,835 (-9.00%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. This weekend s second collection is for Catholic Relief Services. ALTAR CLEANUP Any Rosarian wishing to help with the altar cleanup on Tuesday, March 24th after the 9:00 AM mass please contact Terry Yatco (516) , or Pat Paternostro (516) Many hands make light work. Lunch will be served.

5 WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR LENT? SOME SUGGESTIONS LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Listen to some inspirational CD s from the kiosks in the church. SYMBOLON Sign-up for Symbolon at The parish code is 07d527. Symbolon is a comprehensive study of the Catholic faith. CONFESSION Every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and from 4:00-5:00 PM. For more opportunities for Confession see the Holy Week schedule in this bulletin. Daily confession is available by calling the Rectory office at (516) x9101 to assure that a priest is available. COME TO A PRAYER GROUP -The Joy of the Lord Prayer Group meets Monday evenings, 7:30 8:30 PM in the convent (main entrance off Pembroke Street). -The Marian Prayer Group meets Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 PM in the Sts. Peter & Paul Room in Finamore Parish Center. -The United Hearts of Jesus and Mary Prayer Group meets the last Friday of the month in the upper school Cafeteria from 7:00-10:00 PM. -The Men s Prayer Group meets every Wednesday after the 9:00 AM Mass in the Sts. Peter & Paul Room in Finamore Parish Center. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Come and sit awhile with Jesus at Eucharistic Adoration on the first and third Fridays of the month from 1:00 3:00 PM and every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM. STATIONS OF THE CROSS There will be Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at 7:30 PM in the church during Lent. Come and spend some time with Jesus this Lenten season. READ THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK Pick up a copy of the Little Black Book. It will provide wonderful daily inspiration. PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY AND ATTEND DAILY MASS Take the time to say the rosary each day and if possible attend daily Mass. There are 4 Masses every weekday.

6 2015 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Sacrament of Reconciliation- Confessions Monday, March 30 th from 3:00-9:00 PM Holy Thursday, April 2 nd from 5:00-6:00 PM Good Friday, April 3 rd from5:00-6:00 PM Holy Saturday, April 4 th from12:00-6:00 PM Additional time for Reconciliation will be announced in the weekly bulletin. Passion (Palm) Sunday, Saturday, March 28 th 4:45 PM - Vigil Mass Saturday Solemn Blessing of Palms & Procession in St. Francis Garden (between Church & School) 7:30 PM - Vigil Mass Palm Sunday March 29 th Masses 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon and 5:00 PM Holy Thursday April 2 nd Sung Morning Prayer - 9:00 AM Solemn Mass of the Lord s Supper and Procession - 7:30 PM Adoration at the Repository - 9:30 PM to 11:45 PM Night Prayer - 11:45 PM Good Friday April 3 rd Sung Morning Prayer - 9:00 AM Sacred Cantata for Choir & Orchestra: Seven Last Words of Christ 12:00 Noon Solemn Liturgy of the Passion and Death of our Lord - 3:00 PM Stations of the Cross with Veneration - 7:30 PM Holy Saturday April 4 th Sung Morning Prayer - 9:00 AM Blessing of Food - 12:00 Noon Solemn Easter Vigil Mass - 7:30 PM Easter Sunday April 5 th Masses 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM *10:30 AM (Church & Kirwin Hall) *12:00 Noon (Church & Kirwin Hall) and 1:30 PM No 5:00 PM Mass on Easter Sunday

7 Our Lenten Journey Fourth Sunday of Lent 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21 Is it getting easier to spend time with Our Lord and follow him more closely? This week we are reminded, again, of God s undying love for us. In John s Gospel we are told that, God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. But we hide in the shadows of darkness and sin and it is us who turn away from God, preferring darkness to light. We think if we hide from God we won t have to face the truth. But God sees through the darkness and knows our hearts even when we turn away from him; and he loves us still. St. Paul tells us, By grace you have been saved, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God. For we are his handiwork created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. There s still time to turn to the light so that our works may be clearly seen as done in God. There s still time to make that change of heart to live in God s light. You may be surprised how much clearer things are in the light. In darkness it is so easy to mess things up and make mistakes. But when we turn from the darkness we will be washed in God s love and brought to a newness of life. You can do it.

8 IGNIS ANGELICUS ANGELIC FIRE VOICES AND BELLS GREAT MUSIC IN GREAT SPACE CONCERT IN HONOR OF ST. JOSEPH & ST. PATRICK ST. AIDAN SOLOISTS, CHOIR, ORCHESTRA & BELLS CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN, WILLISTON PARK, NEW YORK SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 6:30PM ADMISSION: $10

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10 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION "We must stand up for the rights of our neighbor who is suffering from injustice; we must defend them all the more vigorously because we see Jesus present in them." Blessed Charles defoucauld Christian Persecution: Iran There are 450,000 Christians in a 79.4 million population in Iran, which ranks #7 out of the 100 countries worldwide where Christians face the most persecution. Only Armenians and Assyrians can be Christians. The largest population, Persian Christians, are considered apostates which makes almost all Christian activity illegal. Christians are imprisoned and receive extreme physical and mental abuse. Textbook Imbalance: When FL H.S. students were instructed to design their own Muslim prayer rug and recite the First Pillar of Islam prayer, written on the blackboard, upset parent, Ron Wagner, questioned the district superintendent. He learned that newly purchased textbooks were missing the first 9 chapters on Judaism and Christianity and the books started with Islam. These "manufacturer defect" textbooks were used anyway because the Pillars of Islam were "benchmarks of the state curriculum". Mr. Wagner, who describes himself as non-religious, reasoned that if the school were teaching the Lord's Prayer or the Ten Commandments, an atheist group would sue the school. The district claims to be investigating. (liberty news.com, 2/11/15; truth revolt.org, 2/11/15) Protections Repealed: On Dec. 2, 2014, the Council of the District of Columbia passed an amendment to the D.C. Human Rights Act, repealing protections for religious schools and colleges to determine their own rules regarding gay & lesbian student activities. If signed, the amendment will become law and likely force Catholic University of America and the Archdiocese of Washington schools to provide recognition, facilities, and perhaps funding to gay & lesbian student clubs that oppose Catholic teaching. (wsj.com/articles/patrickreilly) CFFR presents Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO of Liberty Institute, Plano, Texas, and Thomas Renker, General Counsel of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. They will discuss why there is a need to protect and restore religious freedom in America and how it is under serious attack in our schools, churches, military, and throughout the public arena. Where: St. James Church Parish Center, 429 Route 25A, Setauket, March 25, 2015 at 7:00 PM. For more information parishleaders@yahoo.com or call Please join us for the next CFFR meeting Wednesday March 18th 7:30 PM in St. Aidan s Convent.

11 " He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich." -Saint Paul (2 Cor 8:9). Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The season of Lent is a time for us to renew our heart-to-heart relationship with God and with our neighbors. It is also an opportunity to reflect more deeply on what it means to be Disciples of Christ. One way we can respond to this call and help others to experience the love of God is by making a gift through the Catholic Ministries Appeal. The Catholic Ministries Appeal provides the means for our Church to serve more than 600,000 people of God in our community each year. Your generosity would enable us to support our Church s efforts in evangelization, liturgy and worship, youth and young adult ministry, and programs for the poor and disadvantaged through Catholic Charities and our Parish Outreach programs. It also helps fund critically important religious education programs while promoting vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. This Lent, I invite you to reflect on the words of Saint Paul, "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich" (2 Cor 8:9). His sacrifice is a model for all of us to follow as we join together to impact the lives of thousands of people on Long Island through support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Thank you for your continuing generosity and commitment to the good works of our Church. May God bless you with many graces during this holy season of Lent. With my prayers and gratitude, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, Bishop of Rockville Centre

12 We are off to a brand new Catholic Ministries Campaign for If you have not given in past please consider donating to this year s campaign. Your donation will be helping to feed the hungry, provide clothes and emergency support to the needy, strengthen parishes throughout our Diocese, help form our future priests and deacons and provide funding for Catholic Charities outstanding programs and services. You are also helping to ensure that our ministries bring Christ s light to hundreds of thousands of people in hospitals, colleges and even our jails CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2015 GOAL: $175,500 PLEDGED: $ 68,520 # OF GIFTS: 318 CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION - MARCH 15, 2015 This week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. This Collection supports six Catholic agencies benefiting millions of vulnerable, displaced, and impoverished families and individuals around the world. From direct humanitarian service to helping victims of human trafficking and working to reunify families, the funds from this Collection make a real difference in lives across the globe. How will you help? Next week, please support The Catholic Relief Services Collection and Jesus in disguise. TOMORROW S HOPE FOUNDATION Tomorrow s Hope Foundation provides financial assistance to families who are interested in Catholic Elementary Education. Financial Aid Scholarship applications are available by going to the St. Aidan School website at then go to the Tomorrow s Hope Financial Aid link and download an application. For information please call Miss Eileen Oliver, Principal of St. Aidan School at (516) x9202 or Applications must be post marked by April 20, 2015.

13 GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION This spring, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, April 19th at the Church of St. Lawrence in Sayville and on Sunday, April 26th at the Church of Maria Regina in Seaford. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 PM. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained at the Rectory office. Registration must be received by April 2nd for the April 19th liturgy and April 10th for the April 26th liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the fall for those who may find that more convenient. If you have any questions please call (516) x207. MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER GROUP There will be a meeting on Friday, March 20th at 7:30 PM in the Rectory dining room for the Meeting Christ in Prayer Group. UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, March 27th at 7:30 PM in St. Aidan s School Cafeteria, 510 Willis Avenue, Williston Park. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Prayer of Forgiveness. Music by Al Barbarino. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information please call Tecky at (516) or Angela (516) SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB FEBRUARY WINNERS $20 Winners Anita & Albert Brewer Janet & Andy Maas Jim Smith Anne & John Messina Marg & Pat Bifone Dylan James Nerses Mary Ann Caden Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Inzerillo Barbara Afonso Anne Gordon Eric Schmalzle John J. Henson Angela Murphy Hugh Connolly Eileen Mehldau Nicole & Alexandra Blach $25 Winners Paige & Connor Brala Pat Lawless Liam Devaney Jeanette Kovalsky Nora Murphy Jeanne & Michael Keane $50 Winner: Yolanda Niola $100 Winner: Michael & Joyce Rowley Winning checks will be mailed within the next 10 days Name Phone Address City, State, Zip address I would like numbers at $30 each. $ enclosed Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan s Booster Club and return to the Rectory.

14 LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Bl. Mother Teresa told us Spread love everywhere you go Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God s kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting... Let s live by this message, only when God is seen in us, people encounter and share Jesus in new ways. So keep sharing Jesus! Last week we were reflecting on the Cleansing of the Temple. The Temple was more than a religious meeting place, it was God s house, and when Jesus came and started shouting and turning things over and announcing judgment, it was shocking and terrifying, and then Jesus tells that I will destroy this temple and in three days rebuild it He is telling us He will destroy the most sacred place, so what was He doing and why? First: He was announcing that He is God. Second: He was bringing a NEW TEMPLE, the Temple of His own body. Today Jesus himself is where God dwells, and we, grafted on to Him, are temples of the Holy Spirit. Now we need to invite Jesus to come and clean what is in our Temple. What is the object of our worship? Is it money, pleasure, power or maybe our own ego? Remember: I am the Lord, your God; you shall not have other gods... It is our speech which shall be cleansed. Speech greatly influences how we think and judge, gossip shapes our behavior. What about our worship? Remember: Keep Holy the Sabbath day. Ask God for the grace to keep our Temple clean. He wants to give it to us. Experience the Lord in the Eucharist today and as often you can, it is the summit and source of our Faith! Invite a friend or family member to go with you to church today. Say thank you to someone in your life who you are thankful for this week. Pray for opportunities to witness Jesus in our coworkers, classmates, friends and family; one perfect way is to give away CDs from our kiosks, especially the ones about Lent and Easter. God bless you! Toti Conforti

15 EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS In anticipation of decorating the church for Easter, we are offering the opportunity to donate some flowering bushes and plants. These items will decorate the sanctuary for the Easter Season. If you would like to memorialize an item we welcome you to take it home and plant it in your garden after Easter. We will announce in the bulletin when we are ready to take the items off the altar. We will be accepting donations to decorate the church stained glass windowsills. There will be two beautifully decorated hydrangea plants placed in each stained windowsills of the church (26 windows) with the Luminaria candle. Please feel free to take the two donated hydrangea plants home after Easter and plant them in a special place in your garden at home. We will announce in the bulletin when the plants can be removed. These memorials may be donated In Loving Memory of someone, to commemorate a special occasion, family name, etc. A list of Memorials will be published in the Bulletin and each items will have a card attached with the inscription of your choice. NEW ITEM Resurrection Arrangement Right Side of $ $ Inscription 11 Kalanchoe $80.00 Each $ (may be taken home for planting.) Inscription 28 Hydrangea $80.00 Each $ (may be taken home for planting) Inscription 15 Stained Glass Window $80.00 Each $ (two hydrangea plants w/parish candle in center-both plants may be taken home for planting-not the candle.) Inscription 11 Triple Stem $80.00 Each $ (may be taken home for planting) Inscription If you would like to donate an item please complete this form and send to the Rectory office with payment as soon as possible. Please make all checks payable to: Church of Saint Aidan. For information please call (516) x9101. Name Telephone # address All donations will be published in the Bulletin. Yes No Please indicate if you would like your name to appear in the bulletin with your donation. Amount Enclosed $ Cash Check #

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18 THIRD ANNUAL ROTA-GOLF BALL SKY DROP SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015 BEFORE THE LITTLE LEAGUE OPENER AT KELLEHER FIELD PRIZES HOLE IN ONE OR CLOSEST TO THE PIN AT SECOND BASE WINS $1, HOLE IN ONE OR CLOSEST TO THE PIN AT THIRD BASE WINS $ HOLE IN ONE OR CLOSEST TO THE PIN AT FIRST BASE WINS $ ADDITIONAL PRIZES WILL BE DRAWN JUST PRIOR TO THE DROP TOTALLING AT LEAST $ DONATION BALLS ARE $10.00 EACH OR 3 FOR $25.00 WHERE TO PURCHASE ALBERT ZOLEZZI AUTOBODY SHOP * 432 WILLIS AVENUE HALLER-ZAREMBA INSURANCE AGENCY * 328 HILLSIDE AVENUE VILLAGE GIFT & FLOWER SHOP * 18 HILLSIDE AVENUE WHO YOU CAN CALL KEN MARISSAEL (516) HON. JIM DAW (516) RULES THE GOLF BALL SKY DROP PREMISE IS SIMPLE: PURCHASE A NUMBERED GOLF BALL ON APRIL 11 TH, 2015 PRIOR TO THE DROP. ALL NUMBERED GOLF BALLS WILL BE PLACED IN A LARGE BIN AND DROPPED FROM THE BUCKET OF A FIRE TRUCK DIRECTLY OVER KELLEHER FIELD. THREE PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED (IN WHOLE OR IN PART). ANY NUMBERED BALL THAT LANDS IN THE CUP OF REPRESENTING SECOND, THIRD, AND FIRST BASE, WILL WIN THAT RESPECTIVE PRIZE. IF THERE ARE MULTIPLE WINNERS AT ANY WHOLE, THAT PRIZE WILL BE DIVIDED EQUALLY AMONG THE WINNERS. IF NO GOLF BALL GOES INTO A HOLE, THEN THE BALL CLOSEST TO THE PIN WILL WIN. THE BALL CLOSEST TO THE HOLE WILL BE DETERMINED BY MEASURING THE DIS- TANCE FROM THE CENTER OF THE HOLE TO THE BALL BY THE JUDGES. DECISION OF THE JUDGES WILL BE FINAL. WHO WILL BENEFIT ALL NET PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE VARIOUS LOCAL AND REGIONAL CHARITIES THE THE WILLISTON PARK ROTARY CLUB SUPPORTS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT:

19 Junior Catholic Daughters th Annual Spring Plant Sale POTS $4.00 Geraniums * Begonias * New Guinea Impatiens * Wave Petunias Flats-Full (48) $18.00 Flats-Half (24) $10.00 Begonias * Vinca (purple, pink, white)* Marigolds * Lobelia * Portulaca * Petunias * Salvia* Ageratum * Dusty Miller * Coleus * Carpet of Snow 10 Hanging Baskets $18.00 Geraniums* New Guinea Impatiens* Petunias* Lobelia* Fuschia* Order Form: Please mail with check by Thursday, April 23, 2015 NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE # Plant order to include: Plant (s) name, color and type (pots, flats-full or half, hanging baskets) AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ Send checks made out to JCDA to: Adele Lamere, 83 Genevieve Court, Amityville, NY Questions or additional information call Adele at (631) or (516) Flower pick-up is on: SATURDAY, MAY 4th BETWEEN 10:00 AM AND 12 NOON AT: Ann Marie Flynn, 9 Astor Place, Williston Park, NY Telephone (516)

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21 THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) DID YOU KNOW? As the violent conflict in Ukraine continues to create an enormous humanitarian disaster in the freezing winter months, the Knights of Columbus is providing $ 400,000 to relief programs sponsored by the Catholic Church in Ukraine. ATTENTION CATHOLIC WOMEN The organizational meeting for the Columbiettes, the women s organization of the Knights of Columbus, having been previously cancelled twice due to inclement weather, has been rescheduled for Monday, March 23 rd at 8:00 PM in the Fr. Tulley Room of Corpus Christi Council, 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. Membership in the Columbiettes is open to all Catholic women aged 18 years and over. If interested in attending this meeting, please contact Grand Knight Ray Ardanuy, (516) so that we can insure that sufficient quantities of refreshments are available for attendees. HALL RENTAL Corpus Christi Council is available for parties BIG and SMALL. For information on hall rental call Tom at (516) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK? A ministry includes Catechists, CYO Coaches, Ushers, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virus Training Schedule and Register Online for a class being offered by several parishes at REMINDER TUESDAY STUDENTS There ARE NO Religious Education Classes being conducted on Tuesday, March 17 th in observance of the Feast of Saint Patrick. ATTENTION 2 ND GRADE PARENTS & STUDENTS All parish 2 nd grade students are invited to join in the celebration of a Class Mass Sunday, March 22 nd at 10:30 AM. At this Mass the 1 st Communion Pins will be blessed and distributed to the students who will receive their 1 st Communion this spring. Following the Mass a reception will be held in Msgr Kirwin Hall for all 2 nd grade students and their families. OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education Office is open Monday Friday from 11:00 AM 4:00 PM. Additionally, the office is open Monday & Tuesday evening from 6:30 8:00 PM. PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, Everything has its origin in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our hope. FOOD PANTRY - Our monthly food drive took place last weekend. If you would like to donate food items or personal hygiene items you can do so by dropping them off either at the back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We also have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products, sliced bread and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. ITEMS WE ARE IN NEED OF: Diapers (Sizes 1, 2 & 3) and Baby Wipes PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The next meeting will take place on Monday, March 23 rd. If you have some wool to donate to this ministry, please bring it to the Parish Social Ministry Office. Please call our office if you would like to receive a blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) x9410.

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23 MARCH March 15 th Meeting March 22nd-Movie Night (Do You Believe) March 29 th Meeting APRIL April 12 th Meeting April 19 th Meeting MAY May 3 rd Meeting (Ronald McDonald House Brunch) May 17 th - Meeting May 31 st Meeting (Ronald McDonald House Baking) JUNE June 7 th Meeting TO BE DETERMINED EVENTS: Volunteer Work, Movie Nights, Bowling Nights, White Water Rafting and other trips. March 15th April 2nd April 19th May 2nd May 3rd June 9th 10:30 AM Mass Mother/Daughter Brunch-Lucky Duck-12:00-4:00 PM Holy Thursday Egg Coloring 2:00-4:00 PM Birthright/Mommas House Collection 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Meeting 12:15-1:15 PM St. Francis Room Pick-up plants-flynn House (9 Astor Place, Williston Park) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Bake Sale 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Convent-12:30-1:30 PM Elections JCDA Board Installation and new membership Mass 7:00 PM Reception immediately after Mass.

24 PROMISE TO PROTECT-PLEDGE TO HEAL If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, Vocations Office-Third Fridays-Adoration & Dodgeball March 20th, April 17th and May 15th. Each month, young people (13+) throughout the diocese will gather at St. Ignatius in Hicksville for prayer and fellowship. Following a period of Eucharistic adoration, there is a youth social with free food, sports and entertainment. May 15th will be at a location to be announced at a later date. PRO Retreat will be held November 14th-16th. Please join us for a PRO weekend retreat at the Seminary in Huntington. The PRO Retreat is a high school retreat for young men that are interested in growing in their faith. For information please call (516) x214 or vocations@drvc.org. CHURCH TOUR ON HOLY THURSDAY-Join us as we go on our third journey to visit four churches on Holy Thursday, April 2rd and have a great lunch in downtown Brooklyn. $139 per person or $239 for two. For information and reservations please contact Dr. Dan Pompa at DPompaOMS@gmail.com or call (516) FREEDOM TOUR-Back by popular demand is our entertaining and historical Tour Guide, Tom Orzo. We board our luxury bus at 7:30 AM at Long Island s Christopher Morley Park to begin our adventure into Manhattan, Sunday, May 17th. We arrive at 85th Street and 5th to commence our (optional) morning walk around the Jackie Onassis Reservoir in Central Park, where others will then join our tour. A light breakfast follows. We board our luxury bus and continue to the Bowling Green and Customs House area, an important site in the founding of New Amsterdam and crucial to the American Revolution. Here we will go into St. Paul s Chapel where our guide, Mr. Orzo will discuss its past and recent history. We then walk to the 9/11 Memorial and then the Freedom Tower followed by a private tour of the lobby of the 1913 Woolworth Building. Other landmarks will be Fraunces Tavern Museum for a one hour tour, then its off to Stone Street for a walking experience and a great dinner at Antinori Restaurant before returning home. There is a limit of 53 people. To reserve your spot please go to DPompaOMS@gmail.com or call (516) Cost is $149 per person and $249 for two paying with one check. Make checks payable to Advanced Practice Seminars and mail to PO Box 280, Albertson, NY WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER-Looking for the perfect weekend? A weekend that will bring a husband and wife closer together? A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is exactly what you are looking for. At Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the original and continually updated marriage enrichment program, you get away from the distractions of everyday life and focus on each other. Enhance your good marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. Weekends are scheduled throughout the Metro New York area. The next weekend on Long Island is scheduled for April 24th-26th at the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Lloyd Harbor, NY. For information about the weekends or to apply call (877) or visit our website at: PANCAKE BREAKFAST-Boy Scout Troop 201 will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast on March 22nd. The event will take place at Albertson Hook and Ladder 100 I U Willets Road, Albertson, N.Y from 8:00 AM till Noon. The cost is $5.00 per person. All proceeds will support the Scout's high-adventure trip to Philmont, New Mexico. LONG ISLAND PORTUGUESE LIONS CLUB-The Annual Breakfast benefitting the blind and visually impaired will be held on March 29th from 7:30 11:00 AM at the Mineola Portuguese Center, 306 Jericho Tpke, Mineola. $8.00 (adults) and $3.00 (children). Please bring your used eyeglasses to donate.