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 January 13, MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, January 13th, :00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+Nunzie DeMarco+, Joseph Colamussi, Sr.+ 12:00pm Marion Martello+, Etta Martello+, Nettie & Sam Aceste+, Adrienne Joseph+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Eric Jason Remauro+ Monday, January 14th, :30am Fr. Robert E. Mason+ Tuesday, January 15th, :30am Ints. of Fran Bifulco Wednesday, January 16th, :30am Joseph Mohr+ Thursday, January 17th, :30am Grace Hope Consiglio+ Friday, January 18th, :30am Eric Jason Remauro+ Saturday, January 19th, :30pm Catherine Lobasso+, Andrew Viglucci+ Sunday, January 20th, :00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Helen Kempski+, Morris & Ida Farmer, Josephine & Gerald Lucci+ 12:00pm Adrienne Joseph+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Eric Jason Remauro+ Ministers for Saturday and Sunday January 19th & 20th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Eileen McGloin, Gisele Nelson, Sean Pugni Lector: Mary Sclaikjer Altar Servers: TBA Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Catherine Armstrong, Dolores Smith Dooley, Gawaine Esteibar, Helen Flanders Lector: Rosemarie Esteibar Altar Servers: TBA 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Joseph Dissler, Judy McKenna, Louise Mordarski, Michael Mordarski Lector: William O Brien Altar Servers: TBA 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Marianne Craven, Kathleen Dyckes, Laura Ferrante, Lorraine Longo Lector: Ellen Lobasso Altar Servers: TBA 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Ann Fetzer, Tom Fetzer Lector: Lorenzo Porpora Altar Servers: TBA SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Baptism of the Lord Monday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins Thursday: St. Anthony Friday: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Saturday: Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany); Blessed Virgin Mary Saint Francis Parish/Hun ngton Hospital Eucharis c Schedule Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby January 20th: *Ginny Moore, Deacon Jim Byrne, Carol Ann Gallo Russo, Catherine Armstrong, Peter Dowd, Kathy Dyckes Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Josephine Amadio, 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 January 13, Pastor s Desk A Fond Farewell The St. Francis of Assisi family bids a fond and heartfelt farewell to Marilyn Reilly this weekend, as she leaves us to settle in her new life in Connecticut. Thank you, Marilyn, for your dedication to St. Francis through the years you have touched the lives of so many. God bless you and come back to see us often! May the road rise up to meet you May the wind always be at your back May the sun shine upon your face; the rains soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) December 23rd s weekly offering: $10, December 30th s weekly offering: $6, Last year s weekly offering: $6, Bulletin Reflection Jesus, whom God called my beloved Son, is also the servant of whom Isaiah speaks in the first reading. We who are baptized in Christ must follow His example and use our time and resources in the service of God and neighbor. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who answer their baptismal call to embrace dramatic missionary growth by placing their gifts and resources, their very selves, at God s service not only in the Church but in the world. January 13: The Baptism of the Lord After Jesus was baptized, he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and a voice was heard This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. As we give to the poor, we also can hear these same words. As you help those who are suffering, know in your heart the truth of the words you are my beloved in whom I am well pleased. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, January 20th: Isaiah 62:1 5 As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so shall your God rejoice in you. 1 Corinthians 12:4 11 There are different kinds of spiritual gi s but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord. John 2:1 11 Everyone serves good wine first, and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior one; but you have kept the good wine un l now. Send us your if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings.

5 January 13, Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist Mondays & Fridays 9am 5pm We can find the joy and peace we long for when we visit our Savior during Eucharistic Adoration. Searching for Jesus? Our Blessed Mother found Him in the Temple. When we search for Jesus we can find Him in our Eucharistic Adoration Chapel or Church. For more information contact: or FREE! FORMED, a revolutionary online platform, provides access to the best Catholic audio talks, movies, ebooks and video-based studies from trusted providers like the Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, Catholic Answers, Sophia Institute Press and St. Paul Center right at your fingertips! Featuring compelling and trustworthy teachers: 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! 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 8FDCCZ 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 January 13, Is God Calling You to Grow in Your Spirituality? An open invitation to the men of St. Francis of Assisi: It doesn t matter what age you are: 20,30,40 or older because in our society today, many men cannot find the time in their busy lives to grow in their spirituality. The men s retreat offers a way to spend some special time with other men in growing in our Catholic faith. The retreat begins on Friday, April 5, 2018 at 7:00pm with dinner and prayer and ends Sunday, April 7th after the 11:00am Mass. The retreat offers men a special time and place to experience God s peace and graces in their lives. The retreat is held at the Passionist Retreat House located in Jamaica Estates, all meals are served in the dining room, all retreatants have their own private bedroom, bathrooms are only steps away. If you would like additional information, please call the Retreat House at or George at Hope to see you there! The St. Francis chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for volunteers. All are welcomed to help assist the needy in our own neighborhood as we stay within church boundaries. Please contact Phil DeDora at returncomplete@aol.com if you can help! St. Francis Gift Shop New and Exciting Gifts Religious Items Special Order from Catalog Available Our Gift Shop is open on Hospitality Sundays. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CALL Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 1/18/19 Martha Pierce 1/25/19 Martha Pierce 2/1/19 Anne & Tom Buckley 2/8/19 Anne & Tom Buckley 2/15/19 Judith Torchon 2/22/19 Judith Torchon If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy or Barbara

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8 January 13, Please keep in your prayers our deceased friends and relatives Helen Kempski Raymond Dawson Check out our new CDs $4 each Many titles to choose from! The Weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner for 12/31 is: Adrienne Planz! And the Weekly Booster Club Winner for 1/7 is: Marilyn Reilly! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! CUB SCOUT FUN AND FAITH DAY SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019 SAINT FRANCES CABRINI CHURCH CORAM, NEW YORK 1:00 PM 4:30 PM A special day of prayer, handicrafts, and games. For information, contact the Catholic Scouting Office , ext 245 scouting@drvc.org Road Angels are needed to drive parishioners to and from doctor appointments. Please call the Pastoral Care Office if you can help at

9 January 13, To all Volunteers and Members of Ministries at St. Francis! Thanks to all of you belong to a ministry or volunteer in any capacity at St. Francis. Many new volunteers have signed up after our Stewardship campaign. PLEASE NOTE: ALL VOLUNTEERS IN OUR CHURCH MUST MEET THE DIOCESAN REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE: Submit a Background Screening Form Submit a Code of Conduct Form Submit a Volunteer Request Form Attend a VIRTUS training session (a 3 hour class in the protection of our children) 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. If you re a new volunteer and you haven t filled these forms out or attended VIRTUS, please do so right away. Forms and information can be obtained through your ministry head, at the rectory, or by contacting Anita Modelewski at Thank you! 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 January 13, 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 518 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

11 January 13, Thirsting for Healing? Living Water Center is a place which provides the Healing Waters of Counseling, Prayer and Hope to those who come through our doors in Melville. Our therapists are rooted in prayer that is a basic part of our tradition and faith. Living Waters Center provides individual, Family and Couples Therapy for all life situations. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information, please call or go to our website www. livingwaterscounseling.biz St. Hugh s Widows & Widowers: Our meetings are held at 1pm on the second Tuesday of the month, in St. Hugh's School Cafeteria. Located off New York Ave. & Pulaski Rd., Huntington Station. Enter from Pulaski Rd. New members welcome. Dues $2.00. Call Elaine at (631) for further information. Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls are now accepting registrations for the 2019 summer season. The camps located in the Lakes Region of NH, offer 2-week overnight sessions for children, ages Round trip bus transportation is available out of Long Island. For more information or to request a brochure, contact Brendan Stackhouse at or Brendan@bfcamp.com, or visit and register online at Please don t wait as sessions fill quickly. The gift of a summer camp experience could be the ideal Christmas present for your child or grandchild. PRAYER FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE O prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in the military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil, Please guard our churches, our homes, and our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who are within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon true justice. Please instill in the hearts and minds of people everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen. Knights of Columbus2019 Membership Drive The St. Joseph Council represents the Greenlawn and Centerport area and parishes. We are a Catholic faith based fraternity focused on local charitable activities and needs. If you are 18 or over and are interested in serving others, please consider joining us! Leave a message with your contact info at or grandknight4810@gmail.com Thank you!