September 30, Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Pastor Rev. Robert Hewes Associate Pastor Rev. Benet Uwasomba. Deacons

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1 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York (631) Fax: (631) Office Hours: Mon-Fri in the Parish Center 9 am-12:30 pm & 1:30 pm-5 pm September 30, 2018 Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Deacons Pastor Rev. Robert Hewes Associate Pastor Rev. Benet Uwasomba James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano and Luis Polanco Pastoral Associate Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson Music Director: Lee Forsythe The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law SCHEDULE OF MASSES SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. and Spanish Mass at 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:30 p.m. and also at 12:30 p.m. (Latin) Tridentine Mass in the Chapel. MONDAY - SATURDAY : 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. Holy Days will be printed in the bulletin. CONFESSIONS SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. BAPTISM SCHEDULE The 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. (No Baptisms Easter Sunday or Christmas Weekends.) Please contact the Parish Center for the Baptismal Packet containing the registration form and all other necessary paperwork. First-time parents are also asked to register for one of the Baptismal Preparation Classes offered on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. (No class is held in December.) Please register on-line for the Baptism and /or the Baptism Class at MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a reception. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana.

2 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 PARISH MINISTRIES ALTAR SERVERS: Porzia DiGiorgio: me@porzia.com And John DiGiorgio: johndigiorgio@optonline.net APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER: Kathryn Giandoreggio: ATHLETIC WEBSITE: www. smrcc.org ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/ INTRAMURAL & CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR: Chris Felice: smrccathletics@gmail.com BAPTISM OFFICE: Bettyanne Russo: x stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn M. Douglas: Including: Teens (12-17) who have lost a parent. Widows and Widowers 65 and under Widow and Widowers 65 and over BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano: BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: BULLETIN: bulletin@smrcc.org BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan: x 113 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Ann Podina: CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL: John Gatto: x 117 C.C.D. RELIGIOUS ED: Mary Donaldson, D.R.E.: Rita Minder, Assistant: CHOIR: Lee Forsythe: x 116 Ed Oriani, Cantor for Tridentine Mass COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x 124 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ray Smolenski: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x 124 FEED THE POOR MINISTRY: Frank Harnos: or Julie Maddaloni: FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x 124 HOSPITALITY: Dolores Tiernan: x 113 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Kevin Bertolini GK: K OF C SQUIRES: Sir Francis Scotti: LECTORS: Helen Campa: LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon: MOMMY and ME: Jessica Larsen: PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x 124 PILGRIM MADONNA: Rosa Nappo: or Lucia Agnone: PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano: RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Patricia Bissex: PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo: x stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com SONS OF ITALY: Diana Grauer: SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis Polanco: ST. VINCENT de PAUL: Michael Brennan: x 118 USHERS: Tom Siegler: WEDDING MUSIC: Lee Forsythe: PARISH REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT New families and new parishioners are encouraged to register with the parish. Registration forms are also available at the Parish Center. INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH Those adults who live in the Dix Hills area and/or those with family in the parish seeking information about becoming a Catholic or completing their Sacraments are invited to contact the Pastor. FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is at 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the Chapel from Friday 7:00 p.m. until Saturday 8:30 a.m. and concludes with Benediction. FIRST SATURDAY: 8:15 a.m. Devotions ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The Sacrament is available EVERY SATURDAY after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The Sacrament is available for those who are to undergo a serious medical procedure the following week or who have a serious illness and who have not been anointed within the past three months. If you wish to be anointed, please let the celebrant know before Mass. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Holy Communion will be ministered to those confined at home. Those who are seriously ill should request a priest for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. PARISH SCHOOL: HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL: First Friday Exposition From 7:00 pm the First Friday of the month untll 8:30 am Saturday morning in the Parish Center Chapel. Private and authorized group prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle is encouraged at any time during the many hours the main Church and Chapel are open. Occasions on which specific groups request Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament can only be conducted by a priest or deacon with the knowledge and approval of the Pastor.

3 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 Saturday, Sep 29 5:00 PM Kathryn Rabito Living Intentions of Jack Tseng Marian Rogan Mariantonia Gangi Steven Tesoriero Veronica Terranova 7:00 PM Melida Munoz Sunday, Sep 30 7:30 AM Millie & Frank Tricamo 9:30 AM Dorothy Mallon 11:00 AM Josie & Anthony D'Agostino 60th Wedding Anniversary 12:30 PM (L) For The People Of The Parish 12:30 PM Deceased Members of the Pileggi & Natale Families Monday, Oct 1 9:00 AM Susan Schaffhauser Tuesday, Oct 2 9:00 AM In Thanksgiving Wednesday, Oct 3 9:00 AM Anthony Francese Thursday, Oct 4 9:00 AM A. Joe Bethel Friday, Oct 5 9:00 AM Jovana Kovacevic Saturday, Oct 6 9:00 AM Anthony Murano Emma-Anton Vidovich Karen Brown-Cleveland Maria Coppola Salvatore A. Guagliardo Salvatore I.. Guagliardo 5:00 PM Andrew J. Garafalo Florence Ciechanski John Cammarata Living Intentions of Jack Tseng Maria T. Pace Marian Rogan 7:00 PM Jesus Grisales Sunday, Oct 7 7:30 AM Cathy & Joseph Lichtenberger 9:30 AM Ciccolella Family Deceased 11:00 AM Vincent J. Terry, Jr. 12:30 PM (L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Mary Siegler Angel of God, my guardian dear, To whom God's love Commits me here, Ever this day be at my side, To light and guard To rule and guide. Amen. Collections September 22 & 23 Weekly: $13, Retired Priests: $ 3, Faith Direct: $ 2, Business Manager Dolores Tiernan Finance Chairperson Richard Bove Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano And Joseph Napolitano Mondays Miraculous Medal Novena: after the 9:00 am Mass Legion of Mary: 2:30 pm In the Blessed Mother Room Tuesdays Rosary Society: 1st Tuesday each month 7:00 pm K of C: General/Business Meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month 8:00 pm Wednesdays Adult Choir Rehearsal: 7:00 pm In the Family Room Thursdays Carmelite Holy Hour: 3rd Thursday of each month 4:00 pm-5:00 pm in the Chapel Young Seniors: 9:00 am Apostleship of Prayer: 1st Thursday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass Saturdays Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group: 1st Saturday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass in the Blessed Mother Room Bible Study: 9:45 am Spanish Bible Study: 1:00 pm Tridentine Mass Choir: (Latin) 4:00 pm in the Family Room Sundays Secular Franciscan Order: Second Sunday of each month (except January & August) 1:15 pm In the Library (Room 201)

4 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER IN OUR PARISH you should contact the leader of the ministry for which you would like to join. They will be more than happy to discuss the details of their ministry and answer any questions that you may have. Their names and contact information are located on page 2 of the bulletin. Once you have decided to join, those 18 and older are required to: Go to our website: and click on VOLUNTEER. Once you provide your name and address you will be directed to FOLLOW THESE STEPS: Step 1. Print, Complete and Sign the Volunteer Service Request Form. Step 2. Print, Complete and Sign the Screening Consent Disclosure Form. Step 3. Please read and/or download: The Diocesan Child Protection Policy The Volunteer Code of Conduct The Code of Pastoral Conduct Step 4. Print, Complete and Sign the Acknowledgement Form once you have finished with Step 3. These 3 signed forms should be mailed or brought to: St. Matthew Church 35 N Service Rd. Dix Hills, NY Attn: Bettyanne Russo The Diocese of Rockville Center requires that all volunteers register and attend a Virtus Training Session. You may Pre-register for Virtus Training Session on our website by selecting Volunteer an then Protecting Our Children. You can attend at any Long Island parish listed on the schedule. Once you have attended, send a copy of the Virtus Certificate to the same address above.

5 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 Dear Friends, The turn of the month from September to October gives us, in the Calendar of the Church the Feasts of the Archangels on September 29 th and the Guardian Angels on October 2 nd. I offer this excerpt from The Catechism of the Catholic Church for your reflection and prayers. Father Hewes THE ANGELS The existence of angels - a truth of faith 328 The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls "angels" is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition. Who are they? 329 St. Augustine says: "'Angel' is the name of their office, not of their nature. If you seek the name of their nature, it is 'spirit'; if you seek the name of their office, it is 'angel': from what they are, 'spirit', from what they do, 'angel.'" 188 With their whole beings the angels are servants and messengers of God. Because they "always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven" they are the "mighty ones who do his word, hearkening to the voice of his word" As purely spiritual creatures angels have intelligence and will: they are personal and immortal creatures, surpassing in perfection all visible creatures, as the splendor of their glory bears witness. 190 Christ "with all his angels" 331 Christ is the center of the angelic world. They are his angels: "When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him.. " 191 They belong to him because they were created through and for him: "for in him all things were created in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or authorities - all things were created through him and for him." 192 They belong to him still more because he has made them messengers of his saving plan: "Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?" Angels have been present since creation and throughout the history of salvation, announcing this salvation from afar or near and serving the accomplishment of the divine plan: they closed the earthly paradise; protected Lot; saved Hagar and her child; stayed Abraham's hand; communicated the law by their ministry; led the People of God; announced births and callings; and assisted the prophets, just to cite a few examples. 194 Finally, the angel Gabriel announced the birth of the Precursor and that of Jesus himself From the Incarnation to the Ascension, the life of the Word incarnate is surrounded by the adoration and service of angels. When God "brings the firstborn into the world, he says: 'Let all God's angels worship him.'" 196 Their song of praise at the birth of Christ has not ceased resounding in the Church's praise: "Glory to God in the highest!" 197 They protect Jesus in his infancy, serve him in the desert, strengthen him in his agony in the garden, when he could have been saved by them from the hands of his enemies as Israel had been. 198 Again, it is the angels who "evangelize" by proclaiming the Good News of Christ's Incarnation and Resurrection. 199 They will be present at Christ's return, which they will announce, to serve at his judgement. 200 The angels in the life of the Church 334 In the meantime, the whole life of the Church benefits from the mysterious and powerful help of angels In her liturgy, the Church joins with the angels to adore the thrice-holy God. She invokes their assistance (in the funeral liturgy's In Paradisum deducant te angeli...["may the angels lead you into Paradise..."]). Moreover, in the "Cherubic Hymn" of the Byzantine Liturgy, she celebrates the memory of certain angels more particularly (St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, and the guardian angels). 336 From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by their watchful care and intercession. 202 "Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life." 203 Already here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed company of angels and men united in God.

6 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Place for Learning and Praying Our Family/Children s Mass is Sunday at 9:30AM Mary Donaldson, Director, Rita Minder, Assistant Religion Office Phone Fax maryccd@smrcc.org LOOKING AHEAD Many families still have not registered their child/children for the Winter Program which begins this week. We cannot place you child without the proper paperwork and it is never too late to register them. If you don t have the registration form, you can come into the Religion office and we will give you one. Applications cannot be processed if we don t have them and your first and second choice may become compromised. When registering a new student, 1st thru 8th grade, you must come into the Religion Office, on the second floor of the Parish Center, Monday through Thursday, between 11:00AM and 4:00PM. Please be sure to bring a copy of the child s Baptismal Certificate when you come. The fee of $ per child is due at that time. For safety reasons, ALL students grades 1 thru 7, must be signed in and out by a parent or adult. Students in the 8th grade can be dropped off at the door by the Gym and come right upstairs to their classroom BUT MUST BE SIGNED OUT EACH WEEK BY A PARENT OR ADULT. Situations in the past have caused us to insist on the parent/adult sign out for these grades. This is for your child s safety and protection as well as ours, not to mention it is dark when the children are leaving the building and they do not always see or know where their parent has parked. GRADE LEVEL MASS FOR WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENTS Sunday, October 14, 2018, 1st & 2nd grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. For those students attending their grade level Mass listed above, please sit in the front of the Church, try to arrive by 9:10AM and remember your tithing envelope as they are not only used for a donation but also for taking attendance. All family members are invited to join us at this Mass. NOTE: Classes are cancelled on Monday, October 8th, for Columbus Day.

7 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 October 6 & 7 Announced for the Second Time Stephanie Giordano and Daniel C. Ciccotto Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM I. Lucie J. McCarthy M. Prainito E. Vincente A. Albano C. Vogt J. Gatto F. Harnos A. Pappas R. Ruvio R. Grande M. Garaffa C. Sposato K. Zaki M. Shef D. Tiernan S. Fleming 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM J. Seefried C. DeStefano K. Ramonetti D. Manetta M. Shef Baby Chloe Atienza Gerard Costa Joseph Costa OUR SICK Elisabeth Dorovich Lawrence Famighetti Lisa Marie Hulsen Thomas Iuculano Florence Linda John McIntyre Maureen McNamara Jay McNamee Matthew Montesano Christopher Picciano Marie Pecoraro Peter Prestia Marge Puccio Alice Reilly Helen Reineking Casey Rodriquez Christopher Sabato, Sr. Cecelia Sanzone Charles Sanzone Grace Sanzone George Schnell Brian Tripp The Apostleship of Prayer is a worldwide association of Catholics and other Christians who strive to make their ordinary, everyday lives apostolically effective. Through the Apostleship of Prayer, the Pope gives his monthly prayer intentions to the entire Church. For this reason, the Apostleship came to be known as "the Pope's own prayer group." DAILY OFFERING PRAYER - God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys, and sufferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, Who continues to offer Himself in the Eucharist for the salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit, who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so that I may witness to Your love. SEPTEMBER Universal: Young People in Africa That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries. We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Christopher Motlenski - Navy, Nicholas Mazzone - U.S. Coast Guard, Peter Mazzone - Marines, SSG Michael Hughes, SPC John Vautrin-Gardinier, US Army, Tyler Smith- Reynolds - U.S. Coast Guard, Lance Corporal Ryan, Matthew Ferrara - Marines, Matthew Kirchner - Army, Noah Kirchner - Air Force, Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV - Pilot - United States Air Force, Lt. Joseph Morgan, Lt. Brendan Johnston - U.S. Navy, LCPL Michael Porfidio - Marine in Afghanistan, Jeffrey Gabriellini - Air Force, Corporal Michael Grella - Navy Airman, Julien-Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Michael Wissemann, LPL San Sievero - Marines, Ambrose Michelino, Jarod Racuot - Army, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony Lazado - Marines, Richard Freese, Jr. - Navy, Rho Nagasguna - Marines,Michael Doherty - Army, Pablo Quirindongo - CW4 - Army,Cpl. Ronnie Belmarez - Marines, Lt. Commander Christopher Grande - Navy

8 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Matthew Catholic Ministry Appeal As of 8/7/2018 Goal: $116, Pledges: $153, Donors: 362 Many thanks for your generosity, caring and sharing. God bless you! John Gatto Ext. 117 PLEASE NOTE BULLETIN DEADLINES: Sunday, October 7 deadline is Monday, October 1 Sunday, October 14 deadline is Friday, October 5 Sunday, October 21 deadline is Monday, October 15 Beginning Wednesday, September 12th, the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary and continuing each Wednesday until further notice, a Eucharistic Holy Hour for the Sanctification of the Clergy and the Purification of the Church will be held in the church immediately after the 9:00 AM Mass. The Rosary will be prayed before the Blessed Sacrament exposed in the monstrance and other prayers will be offered in reparation for sins and for the healing of the victims of sin. About The Types of Catholic Wedding Ceremonies There are two forms of our Catholic wedding Liturgy: The Wedding or Nuptial Mass: Often referred to as a full Mass it is the celebration of the Mass with the wedding ceremony inserted in the middle of the Liturgy. It presupposes both parties are practicing Catholics and receiving Holy Communion after a proper spiritual preparation. The Wedding Ceremony: This has all the elements of the above (music, readings, vows, etc.) but without the celebration of Mass. This form is suitable for general congregations and is of shorter duration than the above. PLEASE NOTE: Nuptial Masses are NOT celebrated on Sundays. The ONLY exception is when a visiting priest is invited by the family, approved by the Pastor and is willing to offer a Nuptial Mass on Sunday. September 30 - Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time In today s gospel Jesus tells his disciples: Anyone who gives you a drink of water because you belong to Christ will not, I assure you, go without his reward. On September 27, the Church celebrated the feast of St. Vincent de Paul. The members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are on the front line in laboring for the poor, they are among the first to know their real needs. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist families by providing assistance for food, utilities, rent and other bills. God Bless You!

9 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 Y.E.S. ~ SENIOR NEWS: And a good time was had by all. Anyone who has ever had the good fortune to spend time at Woodloch Pines knows that nothing, including not so great weather, can stop you from having a great time at this family resort. We made it a point, before we left for the trip, to not let things that we cannot control get in the way of having a great time and that is exactly what we did. All you had to do is think about the people in the Carolinas to realize how lucky we were to be where we were. We came home with more good memories to add to those we already had. Meetings are held every Thursday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass except on luncheon dates. Please join us. All are welcome. See you at our next regular meeting on September 27th and bring a friend. Dates to Remember October 4 Regular Meeting October 11 Our first luncheon of the year will be at the Village Lanterne German Restaurant in Lindenhurst at 12:00 PM. October 18 Regular Meeting October 24 Trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to see the play Jesus October 25 St. Anthony High School Mass and brunch Please note: Our luncheons and trips are open to all, not just our members, so why not join us? Are you tired of Jakes 58 yet? Several of you have asked if we will have a casino road trip. If there is enough interest, I will try again, sometime in November, to whichever casino is giving the best give backs. In the past, it s been Bethlehem but another casino has opened upstate. Watch the bulletin for further details. Remember to pray for all those who are ill and for their loving caregivers. Pray always for our country, the military, first responders and for all those who keep us and our country safe. God Bless America. See you in Church, Pat. Friends touch our lives in ways no one else can. They leave lasting imprints on our hearts. K. Williams Happiness is something to do, something to love, something to hope for. Chinese Proverb Come join the Secular Franciscans of the New Pentecost Fraternity as we celebrate the Transitus of St. Francis the commemoration of his passing from this life to the life with God. This event will be held on Wednesday, October 3rd, the eve of his death, in St. Matthew s chapel at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served afterwards. DO YOU STILL HAVE A BABY BOTTLE? We are still collecting baby bottles for our parish s recent baby bottle drive for the Life Center of Long Island. It s not too late to return your bottle. We will take them back full or empty. Please bring it to the church or parish center so that we may return it to the Life Center. Thank you! Career Opportunity with the Life Center The Life Center is searching for a parttime bilingual staff person for our Deer Park location. Counseling skills background is a plus but we will also train. For more information, please contact Gloria at Please send résumés to gschreiber@lifecenterli.org.

10 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10 Attention Seniors and Caregivers ~ Intergenerational Family Program ~ October 2nd ~ ~ 7:30 PM ~ Msgr. Goggin Hall ~ Melissa Levitan will present programs, resources and services available in Huntington Township for the elderly and all who love and care for elderly parents and grandparents. All are welcome! Open to the parish. Bring your friends. Light Refreshments. Please call if you plan on attending. Sponsored by the Rosary Altar Society DATES TO REMEMBER: October 2nd: Rosary Meeting - Living Rosary in the 7:00 PM ~ Everyone please join us for this beautiful devotion in which a rose is presented to our Blessed Mother for each Our Father and each Hail Mary prayed during the recitation of the Rosary. Bring your cares, your sorrows, all of your needs and your gratitude to our Heavenly Mother. She will take care of everything! Our meeting and Intergenerational Family Program will follow in Msgr. Goggin Hall immediately after the Rosary. November 3rd: 9 A.M. Mass & Rosary for deceased members of Rosary Altar Society, Knights of Columbus & Legion of Mary; light breakfast to follow in Msgr. Goggin Hall November 11th: Annual Holiday Craft Fair ~ 8 A.M. - 4 P.M. in Msgr. Goggin Hall December 4th: Christmas Luncheon - Orlando s at 12 P.M. The October cake ladies are: Hannelore Mueller, Hilde Mandel, Martha Finocchiaro, Fran Barone and Sue Terrone. If anyone else would like to bring refreshments, please see Tina. In the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Patricia Bissex SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, November 10, :30 am to 4:00 pm Hugs, Hope and Healing 13th Annual Suffolk Al-Anon Family Relationship Workshop St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church/Parish Center, 2nd Floor 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY A series of combined Al-Anon, Al-Ateen & AA Topic Meetings. Al-Anon, Al-Ateen and AA Keynote Speakers at 3:00 pm Your opportunity to offer a day of service. Contact: Pat C / alwaysinservice0209@gmail.com Sponsored by Al-Anon Siffolk Information Service

11 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 Mommy N' Me Registration Form - Fall 2018 Mommy N' Me is an innovative program for children to experience Catholic traditions in a stimulating, fun, and creative atmosphere. Mommies and children join together for prayers, songs, snacks, story and circle time. Fathers and Grandparents are welcome too! Volunteers are a very important part of this program and are always needed and greatly appreciated. Your help ensures the continuation and success of the Mommy N' Me program. Classes begin the week of September 24th Session Fee is $70.00 Age Group walkers to 3 years old meets Mondays 10:00-11:30 AM Age Group walkers to 3 years old meets Thursdays 10:00-11:30 AM *** Classes may change based on enrollment. *** Classes meet 10 times during session. See class schedule for dates. All classes take place in the Mommy N' Me room on the first floor of the Parish Center. Registration is due no later than September 16th. Please check preferred day Child's Name: Age: Birth date: Parent's Name: Address: City State Zip Phone: Cell Home EmaiI: (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY, MOST OF OUR COMMUNICATION IS DONE THRU .) Parish Church: Have you participated before in St. Matthew's Mommy N' Me Program? Y N Allergies: I give my permission for my child to be pictured on St. Matthew's website. Y N Refund Policy : Full refund up until October 21st, after that a Credit Voucher prorated for remaining classes. No refunds or credit after November 1st. No Cash Please: Checks should be made payable to: St. Matthew RC Church Payment by Credit Card: (Check one) Amex: Visa: Master Card: Credit Card Number: Exp. Date: Security Code: Name on Credit Card: Zip Code Drop off your payment and completed registration form in the locked Mommy N' Me Suggestion Box by the entrance to the Gymnasium or mail the form to: Sr. Kay McCarthy, Mommy N' Me St. Matthew RC Church, 35 N. Service Road, Dix Hills, NY If you have any questions please call Jessica Larsen at or her at StMatthewsMNM@gmail.com or Sister Kathleen McCarthy, Moderator at x124 or to kaymccarthyop@optonline.net DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BOX Date: Received by: #Paid for: Amount Paid: $ Check# Credit Card: Other:

12 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 Saint Matthew s R.C. Church Dix Hills, NY Mommy n Me Class Schedule Fall 2018 Session Monday walkers to 3 years old 10am-11:30am Thursday walkers to 3 years old 10am-11:30am **Classes will meet 10 times during session** Monday: Thursday: Sept. 24 Sept. 27 Oct. 1, 15, 22 & 29 Oct. 4, 18 & 25 Nov. 5 & 26 Nov. 1, 8 & 29 Dec. 3, 10 & 17 Dec. 6, 13 & 20 Please note that we follow the Half Hollow Hills School district calendar. No classes are scheduled during the week that the church/schools have closings. Winter registration begins Dec. 10th ~ Winter session will start week of Feb. 25th Questions or concerns please contact: Jessica Larsen or StMatthewsMNM@gmail.com St. Matthew s Gift Shop is open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch Many items reduced! Unique religious gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues, picture frames, wedding unity candles, vestments and so much more The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center, across from the Receptionist area. All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish Ministry!

13 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 13 The Diocese of Rockville Centre Golden Wedding Liturgy Honoring Couples Married Fifty Years or More Sunday, October 21, Church of Christ the King in Commack Mass will begin at 2:30 p.m. Please fill in the form below, have it signed by your pastor or someone designated by him and then return it to the Office of Worship. Approximately one week before the liturgy, you will be mailed a letter confirming your registration. Directions to the church will be included. There will be reserved seating for the registered couples only. Family and friends will be seated on a first come-first served basis. After the liturgy, there will be an opportunity to have a photo taken with the celebrating bishop if you wish. You will be mailed a complimentary photo and certificate approximately four to six weeks after the liturgy. Please mail completed form to: Suzanne Lynn Diocese of Rockville Centre 42 Bermingham Place Williston Park, NY Registration for the October 21st liturgy must be received by October 12th. For questions, please call Suzanne at , ext (cut here and return form below) PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Mr. Mrs. First Name First Name Last Name Address Town Zip Code Wedding Date Phone # mm/dd/yy Area code + Number We will attend the Golden Wedding Celebration on: Sunday, October 21, Christ the King, Commack I wish to Lector Name In order to seat those who require special assistance accordingly, please let us know if you or your spouse use a: wheelchair cane walker Current Parish Town Current Pastor s Signature

14 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 14 St. Matthew Basketball Fun, Competitive and Affordable! 2018/2019 Season Boys and Girls - Basketball Intramural Registration Deadline 11/15/18, NEWLY REFURBISHED ST. MATTHEW GYM Registration: Registration must be completed Registration deadline ~ November 15, 2018, extended to December 5, 2018 for High School. Intramural registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis and subject to grade level capacity restrictions. Late fees apply after November 15th. League Structure: - Boys intramural program, grades 3-12, consists of 10 games + playoffs (1 game & practice/week) - Girls intramural program, grades 3-8, consists of 10 games + playoffs (1 game & practice/week) - Coed Intramural grades K-2 are instructional with a 60 minute weekly practice/scrimmage session. - Games are typically played on Saturdays for grades K through 4 and weeknights for grades 5 and up. - Intramural league begins in December and ends in mid-march. Coaching: - Volunteer coaches needed! If interested in coaching, please contact smrccathletics@gmail.com. - All coaches are required to complete a background check and a Virtus training course Protecting our Children (virtus.org) prior to the start of the season. Additional details are available on our website. League Highlights: - All K-8 participants will receive a trophy. - All-star games for age groups Playoffs and Championship games Eligibility: - All children of the local community are welcome to play, regardless of religious faith. Fees: - $150 for the first child and $120 for each additional player in same family. - $90 for St. Matthew travel team player who has paid the full travel team fee. - $25 late fee. Late Intramural registrants (after November 15, 2018) subject to availability - Uniforms $25. Uniform, if required, should be requested and paid for at the time of registration. For online registration and additional information please refer to; This is not a Half Hollow Hills School District sponsored or endorsed activity. St. Matthew is a 501C3 not-for-profit organization.

15 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 15 RESPECT LIFE NEWS Spiritual Adoption Program Everyone loves the beauty and innocence of a baby. As an expression of that love, St. Matthew s has renewed the Spiritual Adoption Program this month. The members of St. Matthew s parish family will have the opportunity to spiritually adopt a child who is newly conceived. Not all newly conceived babies are allowed to be born. In fact, more than 3,600 babies lose their lives to abortion each day. It is these babies you are being asked to adopt. You may adopt a child individually or as a family. Even though you will not know the baby for whom you will be praying, you will be asked to name the child, thereby giving the baby the humanity he or she deserves. You will be asked to pray for your unborn child and for all unborn children, for the power of prayer is great. You will receive monthly reports through the parish bulletin describing your baby s development. Posters at the Respect Life Bulletin Board in the breezeway will also update you on the monthly progress of your child whose date of birth we will celebrate the last weekend of June 23, Keep track of the size, too, with the ruler on the right edge of the posters! Best of all, it s free -- the only commitment requested is a short daily prayer! There are millions of unborn babies desperately in need of your prayers. Won t you please spiritually adopt one and share the love for life that God has given you? For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions on the Respect Life bulletin board in the breezeway or call Lisa at RESPECT LIFE NEWS Spiritual Adoption Program DAY ONE Developing Baby At the moment the father s sperm and mother s egg unite, a new and unrepeatable human being comes into existence, complete with his own unique set of DNA. Although he is only one cell, everything about this little person is already present: color of eyes, blood type, the height he will grow to be, color of hair everything! He will play a role in his family and his community a role only he can play! Nothing is added after conception to make him a complete human being. He already exists; all he needs is nourishment, a safe, warm environment, and most of all love. His parents don t even know he exists yet. Pray for them to safely bring their baby to birth so he can fulfill the mission God has for him. Spiritual Adoption Prayer Dear Jesus, child of Mary, I love you and thank you for your unconditional love. I plead with you to save the life of, the unborn child whom I have spiritually adopted and whose life is threatened by abortion. May this child be allowed to grow in wisdom, age and strength in Your presence and in the sight of all. Amen

16 Tune into "Religion and Rock" with Rev. Msgr. Jim Vlaun, CEO and PRESIDENT of the Telecare Television Network on Sunday from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM on WBAB FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island s East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite, Channel 117. The theme for next Sunday, October 7, is Discovery (Columbus Day), don t miss it! To listen online or receive more information regarding Religion and Rock go to or at "Religion & Rock" on ITUNES. Don't forget to tune into TELECARE, Cablevision 29, Verizon FIOS 296 or Time Warner 471 or visit for the Best Catholic Television! To receive this announcement electronically, please aayroso@telecaretv.org September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 16 Focus on Religious Freedom From Catholics for Freedom of Religion Anti-Semitism on the Rise on Many American College Campuses and in Europe ~ International Report: Part 2 Anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. surged by 57% in 2017, driven in part by an increase in such cases in schools and college campuses according to a recent annual report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Anti-Semitic incidents happened in every state with close to 2,000 cases of harassment, vandalism and physical assault being recorded. States with the most incidents were NY, CA, NJ, MA, FL, and PA. Rabbi Andrew Baker, AJC director of International Jewish Affairs, testified before Congress on Nov.7, 2017, that colleges actively promoting boycotts of the Jewish state are fostering an unfavorable environment to Jews. In Europe, according to the 2017 Pew Research Report, the increasing population of refugees and immigrants to Europe in recent years is becoming a significant factor for Jewish communities. The report says more than 50% of refugees to Western Europe hold ant-semitic views. Sweden: Synagogues are often targeted with Molotov cocktails and there have been anti-semitic demonstrations and physical assaults against Sweden's 18,000 Jews. Hungary: The 100,000 Jewish community has experienced assaults and a political atmosphere with billboards and posters that cause concern. Russia: Following a tragic fire at a shopping mall in Siberia that killed 64 people, anti-semitic posts appeared on Russian social media suggesting Jews were responsible and murdered the victims to get blood for Passover matzah. Iceland & Denmark: The right to circumcise newborn Jewish boys is under threat. Iceland has a circumcision ban and Denmark, home to 6,000 Jews, has a petition in parliament to do the same. (judiciary.house.gov, 11/7/17; cnn.com, 2/28/18; theguardian.com, 2/27/18; adl.org, 2018, nytimes.com, 12/4/17; ynetnews.com, 1/21/18) Take Action! Discuss with your children and grandchildren the importance of religious freedom and freedom of speech on their campus and listen to their experiences. "The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it." Albert Einstein

17 September 30, 2018 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 Knights of Columbus ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN COUNCIL, No Invite you to Come Test Your Knowledge at October 13, :00pm in Goggin Hall $20.00 incl. Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soda, WHO? WHAT? Coffee Dessert Raffle Prizes for First and Second place teams WHEN? For more information contact Kevin Bertolini at years of age and older please