ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

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1 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: FAX # Website: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Rev. Francois Eale, In Residence Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Allan Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne Deacon Jean Cantave Masses: Saturdays: 4:30pm Sundays: 8am, 10am, 12pm & 5pm (Christian Rock Mass) Weekdays: 8:30am

2 Mission Statement: St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments. We are sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer, liturgical celebrations and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable. In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the good news of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action. Faith Formation(1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: Music Ministry Music Coordinator & Organist: Anthony V. DiDonna anthonydidonna@gmail.com Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson Junior Choir Director: Anthony V. DiDonna anthonydidonna@gmail.com Youth Band Coordinator: Greg Gullotti: ggullotti1@optonline.net Youth Ministry Program Ivonne Porpora: saintfrancisyouthministry@gmail.com Altar Servers Mildred Torres: nov181994@yahoo.com Pastoral Care-Road Angels Josephine Mielcarz: Communion to the Homebound: Ministry of Consolation & Bereavement Diane Lake: Liturgical Ministry Lector & Eucharistic Ministers: Marilyn Reilly: Hospital Ministry: Dcn. Jim Byrne: Ushers: Paul Sepp: St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo Little People s Liturgy Sundays at the 10:00am Mass. Louise Mordarski: Rosy Mandel: PB&J Gang 3rd Sunday of the month Leslie Kulewicz: Ivonne Porpora: Baby Corner Eileen Byrne eileenpbyrne@gmail.com Starfish Coffee House / Young Adult Giovanna Maiello onestarfishthrower@gmail.com Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: Sacramental Life Baptism: Sundays at 1:30pm Contact the Rectory to schedule. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call the rectory at least six months in advance for an appointment with a parish priest. A marriage preparation program is required. Penance/Reconciliation: Saturdays 2:00 3:30pm Also by appointment Anointing of the Sick: Every second Monday after the 8:30am Mass. Also anytime by calling the rectory at Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A. Deacon Jim Byrne: Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at 8:00am Rosary: Daily at 8:00am and 9:10am Holy Hours In the church Mondays: Holy Hour for Priests 12:30pm 1:30pm Wednesdays: Sacred Heart Holy Hour 6:30pm 7:30pm Fridays: Patriotic Holy Hour 2:00pm 3:00pm Adoration Mondays & Fridays 9am-5pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: Haitian Mass Every 3rd Saturday: 6:30pm Deacon Jean Cantave : New Parishioners Every family should be properly registered. Please stop in the sacristy after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office during office hours to pick up a census form.

3 December 23, MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, December 23rd, :00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Patricia Fusaro+, Joseph & Gloria Dowd+, Terry DeMayo+ 12:00pm Ints. of the Buckley Family, Adrienne Joseph+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Sanjare Ferdinand Int. of Hope Monday, December 24th, 2018 Christmas Eve 8:30am The Sick of the Parish 4:00pm Ints. of Christine Giordano, Ints. of Jacob & Alyssa Jones, Helen & Rudolph Vrana+, Joseph Colamussi, Sr.+, Patrice Mulvihill+ Maria Argentina Fernandez+(1st Anniv.) 6:00pm Tom Buckley, Sr.+, Ints. of the Gravina Family, Mark Russell+, George & Evelyn Lenz+, Madeline Jaeger+ 10:00pm Fr. Tony Magbanua+ Tuesday, December 25th, 2018 Christmas 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Milagros Rodriguez+, Michael Albino+, Domenico & Mary Fanelli+, Thomas Jr. & Irma Lupich+ 12:00pm Giuseppe Buffalino+, Mario Piscitelli+, Angelo & Vincenza Abbatiello+, Christina & Anthony Soljanick+ Wednesday, December 26th, :30am Fr. Robert E. Mason+ Thursday, December 27th, :30am Alfonso Iadevaia+ Friday, December 28th, :30am Conversion of America s Heart to End Abortion Saturday, December 29th, :30pm Monica Rose Lobasso+, Michael DeLea+, Edmund DeLea+ Sunday, December 30th, :00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Ints. of Laura & Richard Robson & Children 12:00pm Adrienne Joseph+, Mario Biancardi+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent Monday: Vigil of Christmas Tuesday: The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Wednesday: St. Stephen; First Day of Kwanzaa Thursday: St. John Friday: The Holy Innocents Saturday: Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Thomas Becket Ministers for Saturday and Sunday December 29th & 30th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Lois Greaux, Gabriella Horvath, Lisa Love, Eileen McGloin, Gisele Nelson Lector: Patrick Brennan Altar Servers: Charles Sorrentino Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Patricia Ammirato, Catherine Armstrong, Linda Costello Roth, Joan Sepp Lector: Volvick Osse Altar Servers: Vincent Alfiero 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Craig Butler, Charles Giardino, Lorraine Longo, Louise Mordarski Lector: Michael Mordarski Altar Servers: Will Barbaccia, Dennis Harrington 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon James Byrne, Marianne Craven, Kathleen Dyckes, Laura Ferrante, Lynda Kremmelbein Lector: George Pozderec Altar Servers: Tiernan Emprimo 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Louise Rastu, Judith Torchon Lector: Lorenzo Porpora Altar Servers: James Butron Saint Francis Parish/Hun ngton Hospital Eucharis c Schedule Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby December 30th: *Nancy Christensen, Deacon Jim Byrne, Carol Ann Gallo Russo, Patricia Ammirato, Peter Dowd Irene Levee Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Marilyn Bossi, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Lorraine Drouin, Baby Layla Rose Edwards, Peggy Evans, Gerard Emma, Paul Gabel, John Geiss, Madison Gilbert, Cindy Giordano, Kathleen Gleason, Thomas Gravina, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, Courtney Kane, Helen Kempski, Kathleen Kessler, Sidney Klebenoff, Frank Kotasek, Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Dawn Levchenko, Carmen Lopez, Clementina Maldunado, Kim Massa, Emily McCarthy, Sean McGrath, Coach Sam Maratto, Doris Mickowski, Charles & Maureen Mooney, Sally Mulholland, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Catherine Opray, Bud Pace, Irene Phillips, Concetta Porter, Frances Powers, Elizabeth Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Marlene & Walter Scheppke, Grace Schimmel, Eleanor A. Thompson, Jolene Wahl,Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Carol Winges, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young

4 December 23, May the love, the peace, the happiness the Holy Family share fill your heart and home at Christmas and in the New Year. Father Peter & the Priests, Deacons & Staff of St. Francis of Assisi Parish Merry Christmas ~ Nollaig shona dhuit (Gaelic) ~ Wesołych Świąt (Polish) Mbotama Malamu (Congolese) ~ Jwaye Nwel (Haitian) ~ Buon Natale (Italian) Eessoyude piravithirunaal Aasamsakal (Malayalam) Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) December 9th s weekly offering: TBA Last year s weekly offering: $7, Bulletin Reflection The Gospel today tells of the Virgin Mary, pregnant herself, hurrying off to help her cousin Elizabeth. The model of good stewardship, she who had given herself to bear the Savior, gave her time and love to others as well. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who have the courage to follow the example of Mary by listening to God s voice and saying yes to the tasks to which they have been called. December 23-Fourth Sunday of Advent: Jesus was born during the night of the year when darkness is the longest. The Savior of the world comes for the people in dark places. The real, lasting, and deep joy is that the Light shines there. Through your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Light has shown, bringing real, lasting and deep joy to the hearts of the poor who live in dark places in our streets and neighborhood. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, December 30th: Sirach 3:2 6, Those who honor their father atone for sins; they store up riches who respect their mother. Colossians 3:12 21 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they may not become discouraged. Luke 2:41 52 [Jesus said,] Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father s house? Send us your if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings.

5 December 23, Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist Mondays & Fridays 9am 5pm I believe, help my unbelief! Faith will tell us Christ is present when our human senses fail! Fourth Week of Advent Leader: O Lord, stir up Thy power, we pray Thee, and come; and with great might help us, that with the help of Thy Grace, Thy Merciful forgiveness may hasten what our sins impede. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. For more information contact: or The Rectory, Pastoral Care & Religious Ed Offices will be closed Monday, 12/24, Tuesday 12/25 and Wednesday 12/26 DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP Thursdays, 1-3pm in the basement auditorium here at St. Francis. First Saturday devotions at St. 11:00am. Join us for Confession & Rosary Holy Mass at 11:30am Every First Saturday - join in praying 1000 Hail Marys in the church at 6:30pm Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 12/21/18 Gail Lyons 12/28/18 Gail Lyons If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy or Barbara Attention Eucharistic Ministers! We are in desperate need of EMs for the homebound. The number of homebound in our parish has greatly increased. Please call the Rectory if you can help! St. Francis Seniors will be meeting here at St. Francis the first Monday of each month from 11:30am 1:00pm in the Lower Church. Please note there is no meeting on January. Our next meeting will be February 4th

6 December 23, Christmas Schedule December 24th, Christmas Eve (Monday) (Enthronement of the Infant at all Christmas Eve Masses) 4:00pm-Youth Band 6:00pm-Cantor, Organ & Instrumental 10:00pm-Adult Choir & Trumpet December 25, Christmas (Tuesday) 8:00am-Cantor & Organ 10:00am-Junior Choir 12:00pm-Adult Choir December 31st (Monday) New Year s Eve Anticipated Solemnity of Mary 4:30pm & 7:30pm Mass January 1st (Tuesday) New Year s Day Solemnity of Mary 8:30am, 12:00pm, 7:30pm

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9 December 23, St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner Needs Donations: Huggies diapers sizes,3,4,5 and 6. We also need baby wipes and shampoo. Donations should be placed in the wooden bin in the Hallway to left of the vestibule. We are unable to take big items, if the item doesn t fit in the bin, please don t leave it. We thank you so much for your generosity as always. Altar Servers are needed! If you can help please contact Deacon Allan at FRIEND US! Find information and pictures on parish activities Check out our new Photo Gallery on our website,

10 December 23, Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang St Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn Join us the third Sunday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm in the lower church Donations of smooth peanut butter, jelly, bread and sandwich bags are always appreciated Good for community service hours Loving hands, caring hearts All are welcome ~ Next date 1/20 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz , Ivonne Porpora This month we made 876 Sandwiches!! Thanks to all who helped! St. Francis Rocks! Do you like to sing? Play an instrument? Then join us every Sunday for the 5pm Youth Mass Rehearsal starts at 4pm in the church. It s a fun way to be involved in your church! For information about the Youth Mass Contact our Youth Music Coordinator Greg at ggullotti1@optonline.net Not sure about joining, come check out the 5 pm Sunday Mass and see what it s all about! Jr. Choir Calling all boys and girls, grade 2 and up. Come join the St. Francis Jr. Choir. Rehearsal will be from 11-11:30, after Sunday Mass. Come sing, have fun and enjoy a snack too. Meet at the piano. Just bring a smile. For info Anthony DiDonna: AnthonyDidonna@gmail.com

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