First Sunday in Lent. February 17, One does not live by bread alone!

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1 A community of Faith hope and love First Sunday in Lent February 17, 2013 One does not live by bread alone!

2 MISSION STATEMENT We are a Parish Community of men and women who serve God, our country and one another. Inspired by St. Bernard s love of God and humanity, we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by praying and worshipping together, educating one another in faith, providing assistance for those in need, working for justice in the world, and welcoming all to the sacramental life of the Church in the Roman Catholic tradition. With Faith, Hope, and Love, we dedicate ourselves to the mission of living and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ in the world / Fax Parish@StBernardsLevittown.org Website: PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Msgr. Gerard A. Ringenback, Pastor Rev. Christopher M. Costigan, Assistant Pastor Rev. Mr. John Blakeney, Deacon Rev. Mr. James Flannery, Deacon Rev. Joy Varkey, Resident Center for Religious Education & RCIA Sr. Margaret Sammon, O.P., Director / Fax The Religious Center is closed on Fridays. Parish Social Ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Coordinator Youth Ministry Mike Rodgers, Coordinator MRodgers@StBernardsLevittown.org or Liturgical Music Mary Jane Witte, Director Adult Faith Formation Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate dvella@stbernardslevittown.org or Church Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan Facilities Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager Stefan Jensen, Maintenance Supervisor IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Martin J. Hall Spiritual Life Schedule of Masses: Saturday : 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, (Family Mass), 10:30 am, 12 Noon, 5:30 pm Weekdays: 8:00 am Holy Days: see website: Confessions: Saturday: 4:00-5:00 pm. Weekdays: After the 8:00 am Mass Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena and Benediction: Monday: Check schedule on page 5 Morning Prayer: Monday through Saturday 8:30 am, Prayer Room. Books are available. Baptism of Children: We welcome infants and children to our Christian community! Baptisms are held on select Sundays at 1:30 pm. Please contact the parish at least 3 months before an anticipated baptism even before a new child is born to ensure enough time to complete the baptism preparation process. Our three-step preparation process includes: 1) at-home reading and preparation by the parents; 2) an intake conversation with a member of our parish staff; and 3) participation with other parents in a Sunday morning gathering, which begins with attendance at our 9:00 AM Family-friendly Mass. Please call or parish@stbernardslevittown.org to request a Baptism information and preparation packet. Marriages: Church arrangements should be made at least 6 months before the marriage and before making any contracts with restaurants or caterers. Please call the Rectory to set up an appointment with a priest, Ministry to the Sick and Aging: If you are, or know of someone who is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the rectory at St. Vincent De Paul Society: Would you like to join our vibrant community of Faith, Hope and Love at St. Bernard s? Sign-up and get to know us at one of our monthly New Parishioner Registration and Welcome evenings! For information, call the parish office at , or download a form from our website Click on Join St. Bernard s Parish on the left side of the home page. form. If you move away, please notify us as Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 pm, nine days prior to publication. You may us at Bulletin@StBernardsLevittown.org or leave a hard copy in the inbox on the bulletin desk in the 2 Parish Office. Thank you for your cooperation!

3 Clairvaux chronicle LENTEN DEVOTIONS Exposition and Benediction Fridays 12:00-1:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Fridays 7:30 p.m. Journey, Cross and Crucifixion Musical Drama Sunday, February 17, 3:00 p.m. in church Evening Prayer Wednesdays, February 20 & 27, 7:30 pm LENTEN FELLOWSHIP Family Fish Fry /Stations of the Cross Friday, March 1, 6:00 p.m. Soup Supper Wednesday, March 6, 5:00 p.m. Mass, Pizza and Family Movie Saturday, March. 16, 5:00 p.m. DIOCESAN DAY OF RECONCILIATION Monday, March 25, 3:00 9:00 p.m. Confessions at St. Bernard s and every Catholic Church in Nassau, Suffolk and the 5 boroughs. Shed your sins this Lent! MONDAY EVENING MASS WITH NOVENA PRAYERS 7:30 PM FEBRUARY 18, FEBRUARY 25, MARCH 11, MARCH 18 KEEPING FAITH IN A TIME OF TRANSITION Wednesdays, Mar. 13 and 20 7:30 p.m. Prayer, Presentation, Reflection, Discussion on St. Bernard s transition of pastors. How will we keep the faith and our parish mission going? Pope benedict resigns S tunning news from Rome this past week: Pope Benedict will resign from the papacy effective February 28. While this came as a surprise to many even those close to the Holy Father- his reasons are understandable and admirable. He stated quite simply, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry. The pope went on to say that he recognizes he no longer has the strength of mind and body to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to him. The cardinals will gather in Rome in the next month to choose a successor. It appears this decision has been on Pope Benedict s mind for several months and has brought him to deep prayer and careful discernment. The decision speaks of his humility, courage, and wisdom. On the day of his elevation to the papacy in 2005 he spoke of how humbled he felt to take on the task of guiding the universal church. His courage is shown in stepping down from the papacy, an action which had been unprecedented for 600 years. And Benedict s wisdom is revealed by his recognizing the very real physical and mental limitations of a man who is soon to be 86 years old. He also understands that in a world of rapid change and in a church facing so many daunting challenges, there needs to be a leader who has the ability and stamina to carry out its mission. In the coming weeks there will be time to appreciate the legacy of Pope Benedict and how he has shaped the church in his 8- year pontificate. Aside from the administrative duties he has performed, he authored 3 major encyclicals and wrote a 3 volume work on the Life of Jesus. This is a testimony to his theological acumen and literary skill. There will now be much speculation about who will take Pope Benedict s place. I am not sure dwelling on such speculation is all that profitable. We might do better by prayerfully calling upon the Holy Spirit to guide those gathered in the conclave in Rome. Their choice of a successor will have a lasting effect upon all the faithful throughout the world for years to come. ********* As a parish we are also facing a time of transition. This past Tuesday, parishioners gathered in the school auditorium to offer input to diocesan personnel regarding the change in pastors that will take place this June. In addition, a number of parishioners were asked to write to the Clergy Personnel Office and indicate the areas of need in the parish, the strengths of the parish, and the qualities a new pastor should possess. All of this data will help the Personnel Assignment Board and Bishop Murphy make a wise and informed choice as to my successor. I ask you to continue to offer your prayers in this time of decision making and transition. 3

4 parish news TODAY, February 17, 2013 A Moving Creative Ministries presentation of The Journey: Cross and Crucifixion At 3:00 pm In Church A beautiful way to start the season of Lent and a great opportunity to invite a friend. Gifts of treasure Sunday collections February 10, 2013 February, 2012 $ 10, $ 14, envelopes 685 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2, $ 2, Total Collection $ 12, $ 16, Thank you for your continued generosity. Turn to page 11 and see how you can give the Gift of Life. Catholic Daughters of the Americas Gift Of Life The Second Collection on February 17, 2013 will be for The Church in Need. The monies collected at this time will be shared among three areas of the world where there is particular need for help. The Church in Central and Eastern Europe. The Church in Latin America. The Church in Africa. Please help to keep faith strong in the world. Will be presenting their annual Bread and Soup Supper on March 6th,see details on page 8. Please come and support their efforts and make a small sacrifice for the Lenten Season. 4 Abstinence and Fasting. All Catholics who have reached their fourteenth year are bound to abstain entirely from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of eighteen and fifty-nine inclusive are also bound to observe the law of fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. This means limiting oneself to one single full meal and avoiding food between meals. Two other light meals which together do not equal a full meal, may be taken during the day. Those whose work or health would be impaired are excused from fast and abstinence. Individual conscience should decide proper cause for excuse A more serious reason is required to excuse oneself from Ash Wednesday and Good Friday fast and abstinence. Please Pray Daily Jesus and Mary, we love you, please restore our religious Freedom. Goal: $ 97,500 this will be reduced by 50% due to Capital Campaign Pledged: $ 14,900 Paid: $ 5, # of Gifts : 44 the Gifts of bread and wine for the weekend of February 9 /10, 2013 were requested in celebration of The 60thWedding Anniversary Ken and Frances Hall requested by Walter and Marie Bartnick

5 mass intentions Monday, February 18 8:00 am Thomas E. Lipani Tuesday, February 19 8:00am Domenico Perri Wednesday, February 20 8:00 am Charles Urbach Thursday, February 21, St. Peter Damian 8:00 am Frank McBrien Friday, February 22, Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 8:00 am Patricia McBride Saturday, February 23, St. Polycarp 8:00 am Meal on Wheels Volunteers Eileen Dabruzzi Candida Ruda John Mateer, Jr. 5:00pm For All Parishioners Sunday, February 24, Second Sunday of Lent 7:30 am Hynes and Legere Family 9:00 am Dean Hastings 10:30 am William Mateo Lucas and Juana Herrara Patrick Kelly Harold A. Schmidt 12:00 Noon Jeannette Alduino 5:30 pm Josephine Sanchez Parish schedule Monday, February 18 After 7:30 pm } Miraculous Medal Novena, Church Mass 7:45 pm Rosary Executive Meeting, Parish Center Tuesday, February 19 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation Prayer Group, Prayer Room 6:30 pm Cub Scout Meeting, School 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room 7:30 pm Adult Choir, Church 7:30 pm PFI, Parish Center 7:30 pm Welcome Orientation, Parish Center 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria Wednesday, February 20 7:30 pm Evening Prayer, Church 8:00 pm Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, February 21 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 2:00 pm St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House 7:00 pm The Most Holy Trinity Adoration, Prayer Rm 7:30 pm Vatican II Course, Parish Center Friday, February 22 10:00 am Vatican II Course, Parish Center 12 Noon Eucharistic Adoration, Church 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross, Church Saturday, February 23 9:00 am Confirmation Retreat, Parish Center 11:00 am AA Meeting, Cafeteria Sunday, February 24, Fish Fry Ticket Sale 8:30 am Blood Drive, Parish Center 9:00 am RCIA, Parish Center 6:30 pm Youth Ministry, Parish Center 7:00 pm Men s Prayer Group, Prayer Room 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria Prayer requests Baptisms: We welcome into the parish the following new member: Gianna Faye Tufano BANNS OF MARRIAGE SecondTime Jason Ferrante, St.Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY Jenna Goldman, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY for the sick of our parish Maria Canestraro Leigh Ann Caporale Catherine Colon Lisa Derienzo Mafada Derienzo John Esposito Margaret Habermehl Carlota Haltenhof Derojo Vicki Jacona John McManus Michelle Neithersole Andrew Pfortsch Laureen Quinn-Sturge Terri Saccente Rosalie Travers Steven Turkovitz James P. Ward All names will remain on the list for 4 weeks after you call in. After that time we ask, if necessary, to call again. Thank you for cooperating and God bless all. Please pray for all those on our Long-term Sick List Baby Christian Murphy Susan Arena Helen Clarke Rosemary Clark Roberta Curran Vincent Davi Bridget Dell Aera Juanita Dones Gerry Dowling Jim Finlan Colleen Grasing Mike Hach Carolyn Hakim Jerome W. Kalkhof Betty Lalonde Mary Mackey Andrew Mahoney Mary Messina William McDonagh John McKeon Mary McLean Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Helen Pfiefer Joseph Pfeifer Raymond Pfiefer Catherine Pipinou Deanne Reilly Eve Saint Thomas Saint Joseph Smithwick, Sr. Marina Suazo David Testa Pat Todd Rob Weidermann Pat Welisher Congratulations to the parents Pray for our beloved deceased And those who mourn for them Gloria Brock Christeen Capellupo Susan Hock Ralph F. Savino Vincent Stancampiano 5

6 Lent 2013 keeping faith in a time of transition PARISH MISSION: And they recognized Him Sun. March 3 Wed. March 6 7:30 p.m. in the church Join 4 dynamic diocesan priests for 4 dynamic evenings that will help you to find God in every part of your life. LENTEN EVENING PRAYER KEEPING FAITH IN A TIME OF TRANSITION Lord, may our prayer rise like incense in your sight; may this place be filled with the fragrance of Christ our site! us! fur- infor- Visit web- Join For ther Fr. Frank Nelson Msgr. Joe DeGrocco As has become our custom at St. Bernard s, we celebrate meditative Evening Prayer on Wednesdays in Lent with candle light, incense, chant, song and guest preaching February 20, 7:30 p.m. A young husband and dad reflects on faith February 27/el 27 de Febrero 7:30 p.m. Preacher/Predicador Bishop/El Obispo Nelson J. Perez This service will be bilingual Este servicio será bilingüe 6 mation,msgr. Jim Vlaun Fr. Mike Holzmann visit our web Don t have the time? MAKE TIME to nurture the most important relationship you ll ever have! Come and invite a

7 GIFTED, ENGAGED AND GROWING PASTORAL PLAN Goal 1: To provide opportunities for all parishioners to discover and live their strengths, and thereby engage more parishioners in service to the parish and community Living Your Strengths Analytical God has Analytical people with the desire and ability to search for reasons and causes for things, and to think about all the factors that might affect a situation. If Analytical is one of your Strengths, here are some ways to develop your Strength for the glory of God: Use your cool, logical, analytical head to defuse situations overcharged with emotion Make sure you ask all the necessary questions in a situation so that your analysis can help move the situation in a positive direction. Use your analytical abilities to explore a faith concept or topic. You will find that by analyzing a concept, your faith will grow stronger and deeper What are YOUR God-given gifts and talents? Take the StrengthsFinder and find out! Books with the StrengthsFinder assessment access code are available in the parish office anytime. JOIN OUR WEB, FACEBOOK AND TWITTER COMMUNITIES! Goal 2 : To motivate and equip engaged parishioners to reach out and invite others to become engaged. Belonging More Deeply YOU VE BEEN PRAYING FOR SOMEONE TO BELONG MORE DEEPLY. WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT? TAKE AN INVITATION BROCHURE. GIVE IT TO SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT. INVITE THEM TO JOIN YOU AT MASS OR A PARISH EVENT. KEEP PRAYING AND TRUST THE SPIRIT!! Goal 3: To increase support and recognition of engaged parishioners What Happened at Vatican II? A six-session monthly series celebrating the anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council What changed and what didn t and why? Something old; something new? How has the Council been accepted? What does this mean for the Church s Year of Faith, facebook.com/ stbernardslevittown stbernardslevittown.org twitter.com/stbernardtweets SESSION 2: The Church and Contemporary Culture Thursday, February 21, 7:30-9:00 p.m. or Friday, February 22, 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the Parish Center Instructor: Diane Vella, M.A., Pastoral Associate 7

8 Liturgy corner FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT February 17, 1013 During the 40 days Jesus spends in the wilderness, he undergoes thorough temptation. As his body is craving food, he is tempted to create loaves of bread and escape the spiritual discipline of fasting. As his mind prepares for his public ministry, he is tempted to seize great power in a worldly way, instead of the simple life of preaching, teaching, service, and sacrifice ahead of him. Finally, his spirit is tempted to test God to ascertain if God will really be there for him, even through Calvary. Like us in every way but sin. Jesus temptations grew out of the fears he may have had about having to carry out his calling. Yet his trust in God was greater. What are your greatest fears? Take these in prayer to God as you entrust yourself to God s care. First Reading: Today s test is set within the context of a sacrificial offering to the Lord. The words, in effect, recount the early history of the Israelite people beginning with the patriarchs. Both Abraham, the father of the chosen people, and later Jacob, his grandson with his sons and their households, went down to the land of Egypt to escape the famine in their own land. Over time, the Hebrews were oppressed and enslaved by the Egyptians. When they cried out for deliverance, the Lord raised up Moses as their leader and spokesman, and brought them out of the land of Egypt into the freedom of a new life in the promised land where they are to offer the fruits of the harvest as a sacrifice of thanksgiving. Responsorial Psalm 91: This psalm is a prayer of confidence in the Lord s protection during times of danger. Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble. Second Reading: We hear the confession of the Christian faith: Jesus is Lord and God raised him from the dead. In the new covenant inaugurated by Christ, there is no distinction between Jew and Greek. All people are offered salvation through faith. (Note the repetition of the words believe, faith, and saved. ) Gospel: Today s Gospel follows upon Jesus baptism and must be seen in connection with it. At his baptism, the Holy Spirit of God descended upon him and remained, directing all the subsequent events of his life. In today s Gospel the Spirit leads Jesus out to the desert to be tempted (Luke 4:1-1). More than a test of endurance, this was a test of fidelity and commitment to who he was as the Son of God and to the use of the extraordinary powers God had bestowed on him. Jesus is faithful. Note how the scriptures were a support to him in this fidelity. But the devil had not given up. He only awaited another opportunity LENTEN SOUP AND BREAD SUPPER Hosted by: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Date: Wednesday, March 6 st Time: 6PM Place: School Gym Good Will Offering appreciated. The Guest Speaker : will be from Island Harvest 8

9 Readings FOR February 17, February 24, 2013 Sunday, February 17. First Sunday of Lent. Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalm 91:1-2, 10-15; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13 Monday, February 18. Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Psalm 19:8-10, 15; Matthew 25:31-46 Tuesday, February 19. Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 34:4-7, 16-19; Matthew 6:7-15 Wednesday, February 20. Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Luke 11:29-32 Thursday, February 21. Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Psalm 138:1-3, 7-8; Matthew 7:7-12 Friday, February 22. Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle. 1 Peter 5:1-4; Psalm 23:1-6; Matthew 16:13-19 Saturday, February 23. Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Matthew 5:43-48 Sunday, February 24. Second Sunday of Lent. Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Psalm 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 9:28-36 For the ride home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. February 17, 2013 First Sunday of Lent First Reading: Deuteronomy 26: 4-10 Second Reading: Romans 10: 8-13 Gospel: Luke 4: 1-13 Adults: How willing are you to profess your faith in Jesus Christ openly to others? military prayer list Remember and pray for all the wonderful men and women serving in our Military and especially those who are away from their homes so that we can enjoy peace and freedom. God bless all of them and comfort those who have suffered sickness or injury. Michael Agunzo, Jr. Andrew Anton John Chung-Salomone Sgt. Christopher P. Catalano LCPL Steven Churchill Pvt. William Curtin Charles Decker Sgt. Mark Dennington Captain Carey Eden Alec Essig-Peppard, US Navy Sgt. Matthew Ferrante USMC Jacqueline Ferrante USAF William Gilmartin Major John P. Kilbride Major Thomas J. Kilbride Lt. Jacen Lanclos Lt. Kyle McDermott Staff Sgt. Chris Manzililio Ricardo Melendez, USMC Robert S. Meyers Pvt. William Munn, US Army P.O. Dawn M. Orlando Rob Owens, USMC Jacqueline Peterson Frank Pascale Lance Cpl. Christopher Piccolo Cpl. Michael Randazzo Sgt. Samuel Rodriquez, U.S. Army Carl M. Saviano Jimmy Schrick Patrick Schrick Jeff Shilanski MSgt. Matthew Schwally, USAF Sgt. Vince Senn PFC Desmond Slattery Capt. Frank Squillace III Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Sutch Jonathan Taggart, USMC Call the Bulletin Desk at the Rectory to have names added or removed from this list, or to add the branch of service. Children: Would you be willing to profess that you believe in Jesus if others make fun of you for it? 9

10 St. Vincent de Paul: As the recession trudges on, we continue to serve a few hundred seniors, adults and children on a regular basis. Through our memberships in Long Island Cares and Island Harvest, we received some meat which really makes people smile. Your donations of any kind are sincerely appreciated! This week, our pantry needs include: Chef Boy-ar-dee canned pasta of all kinds Soups hearty and regular Sides by Lipton, Knorr Cereal hot and cold Jelly Canned fruit Cake mixes, icing Canned meat and fish (tuna) Juice boxes for children Coffee and tea (regular, decaf, instant) Paper goods of all kinds (tissues, napkins, toilet tissues, paper towels) Pampers, size 4, 5, 6 Wipes As always, thank you! Please remember the poor boxes and to buy one, get one free! New Bereavement Group Starting: We are happy to announce that we will be having another bereavement group meeting at St. Bernard s beginning on Monday, April 1 and continuing through June 10, meeting from 7:15-8:30 in the parish center. The group will be facilitated by Dr. Lou Sabatini who led the fall group which many found very helpful. If you are interested in participating in this group, please call the Parish Social Ministry office and we will send a registration form. There is a one-time registration fee of $20. Dr. Sabatini will be leading groups at St. Brigid s and Our Lady of Mercy this spring as well, if our dates are not good. Please call our office for further information. In addition, training in working with the newlybereaved will be offered at St. Bernard s on Thursdays, April 4-May 16 th from 7:15-8:30 p.m. There is a $60 registration fee. Please contact Dr. Sabatini directly about this training ( ). 10 Parish social ministry Working But Still Poor Conference: Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Long Island Jobs With Justice ( is a group which has been studying the impact of various issues on the people of Long Island, including the privatization of the bus system, immigration, youth and child care, family-sustain-ing wages, etc. This group will be conducting a conference on Friday, May 3 rd at Touro Law Center in Islip from 8:00-2:00 p.m. Registration fee is $25. The keynote speaker will be Sister Simone Campbell of Network a Catholic social justice lobby ( in Washington, DC. For further information, please call our office. Souper Bowl of Caring 2013: We were very happy to be able to present Jan Jamroz of Catholic Charities with a check for $2,250 on behalf of Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts on Long Island (We added a few dollars!) Thanks to our wonderful KIDZ and to all who contributed! Please remember that if you would like to make a donation to Parish Social Ministry in honor or memory of a loved one, we have lovely cards to bring or mail to the family. Just visit our office! if you have prayer intentions which you would like our Ministers of Praise to remember each day, you may write the intention is the Hear Our Prayer book which is located under the north spiral staircase at the back of the church. It helps us tremendously if you write or print CLEARLY so we can accurately convey the intentions to our Ministers in their monthly communication.

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12 PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 2nd ANNUAL ST. BERNARD S LENTEN FISH FRY FISH FRY! Instead of the typical Lenten Friday night pizza, The Family Life Committee would love to Have you come join us March 1, 2013 For a scrumptious dinner of Beer battered fish, potatoes & cole slaw at 6:00pm Followed by Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm Adults $10.00 per person Kid s Meal (9 & under) $8.00 per person OR Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Tickets will be sold after all masses on February 16 th and February 17 th. Last day to purchase tickets is February 18, Please return completed form with cash or check to the rectory no later than February 18 h! Name: Contact # #Adults X $10.00 = #Kids X $8.00 = I have enclosed cash/check in the amount of $ 12 This is a Family Ministry Event. For Further information, contact Kathy at

13 SERVING GOD BY SERVING OTHERS Each year, every Catholic family throughout Long Island is invited to Serve God by Serving Others by participating in the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal is the main lifeline for more than 60 programs and ministries that serve 600,000 people each year, while allowing us to join together to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ right here in our own Long Island Community. The Appeal supports programs that: Help our young people grow in their faith and prepare for the Sacraments Provide quality education for our children Form our priests, deacons and lay leaders Feed the hungry Assist those in need after a disaster like Hurricane Sandy Our original goal was $97,500. Due to the Capital Campaign our goal for 2013 is reduced by 50% to $48,750. If we reach 70% of our original goal, we will receive back all monies beyond that percent. Continue to help those in need and sustain our track record of always going above our goal. The rebate last year for doing this amounted to $36,160. Your gift will make a difference in someone s life on Long Island. 13

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15 Community Bulletin Board Volunteers Needed for Annual HEC Weekend Handicapped Encounter Christ (HEC) is in need of volunteers for its annual retreat which will be held Thursday, April 25 through Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Camp Alvernia in Centerport, NY. HEC is a retreat weekend for persons 18 years and older with special needs. It is a prayerful experience of song, talks, sharing, Eucharist and many other joyful moments. They are in need of team members, kitchen help, setting up and taking down the camp, as well as drivers for the candidates. The planning meetings will be on Monday evenings, February 18, March 18 and April 15, 2013 at St. Killian Parish, 485 Conklin Street, Farmingdale at 7pm in the lower church. Please call Deacon Frank & Michele Barone at or e- mail at Mrbarone@verizon.net for further information. Divorced, Separated and Single Catholics of Long Island Widows and Widowers New Member Orientation, Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 8pm, at St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY. Non denominational. All are welcome. Refreshments are served after the meeting. Please bring proof of single status to join. For more information call Carol at before 9:00 pm or Eileen at Important Informational Meeting All those who may be interested in an October 16 th -26 th, 2013 trip to Greece: In the Footsteps of Saint Paul are invited to join Father Antony Asir and Pat Chapin for an informational and/or registration evening on Thursday, February 28, at 7 Pm in the Saint Thomas More, Hauppauge, Parish Center. Dave, a representative from Collette Vacations will present a slide show and answer any questions you may have about the trip. Light refreshments will be served. Cost is $3,699 per person double occupancy if booked by April 16, Call Pat Chapin at for brochure. Spirituality For Singles Gathering The next monthly gathering will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013, 8:30 pm at St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY, The guest speaker will be Fr. Tom Tassone. $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. Contact: Ray or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com Becoming a Person of Prayer Fr. Robin Ryan, C.P. will present a Lenten Day of Prayer at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, on Sunday, March 3, 2013, from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Program includes conferences, lunch, opportunity for confession, and Mass. Donation - $25. Sponsored by Friends of the Seminary. Reservations required: extension102, or bmalone@icseminary.edu. Irish Night Dance Benefit The Dominican Sisters of Amityville will be hosting their annual Irish Night Dance for the benefit of their senior sisters on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at St. Brigid s School, Westbury. The evening will begin with a Mass for Peace in the World at 7:00 pm followed by a truly Grand Irish Celebration including Step Dancers, Bag Pipes, and music by the Celtic Connection Band at 8pm. Back by popular demand is a traditional hot Irish dinner. For more information or to purchase tickets for this fun evening ( $40.00 per person) please call the Dominican Sisters Development Office ext. 238 or contact S. Patricia Koehler, O.P., Irish Night Chairperson for event flyer and ticket information at pkoehler@aol.com. Out and About the Parish Historic Stockbridge, Massachusetts and The Shrine of Divine Mercy A Trip is being planned to visit Historic Stockbridge, Massachusetts and The Shrine of Divine Mercy on April 16 and 17, Included with the trip will be: One night Hotel with Full Breakfast; One lunch and dinner at the Historic Red Lion Inn; Admission to the Norman Rockwell Museum; Full Day at the Shrine of Divine Mercy; Motorcoach Transportation and Professional Tour Manager; All Tips and Taxes (except bus driver and tour manager). Cost: $226/ person Twin; $272/person Single; $216/person Triple; Travel Insurance: $21/person. If interested, call Ginny Smithwick ASAP 15