ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

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1 March 20, nd Sunday of Lent ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: FAX # Website: Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Msgr. Robert J. Batule, In Residence Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon David Campbell, Pastoral Associate Deacon Jean Cantave, Pastoral Associate Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am 4:00pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm Evenings: By appointment only Parish Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon 5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass) Monday Friday: 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: as announced. Sacramental Life Baptism: Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm Parents should contact the Rectory before the birth of the child. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required after the interview. 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 at 12:30 and 5:30pm Also by appointment Anointing of the Sick: Every second Monday after the 8:30am Mass. Also anytime by calling the rectory at Faith Formation: (1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: Music Ministry: Director & Cantor: Charmaine Nygaard: Organist: Wei-Chun Liao Youth Mass & Ministry: Michael Sheetz: Office of Pastoral Care to the Homebound, Elderly and Ill: Peggy Evans, Office: Ministry of Consolation & Bereavement: Diane Lake: 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. Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am 8:00pm 10pm with Benediction Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A. Please call the rectory. Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at 8:00am Rosary: Daily at 9:10am Charismatic Prayer Group Wednesdays: 7:30pm Peggy Evans: Holy Hours In the church Wednesdays: 7:00pm 8:00pm Fridays: 2:00pm 3:00pm Parish Programs Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 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: Pam Capotosto: PB&J Gang Leslie Kulewicz: Yvonne Porpora:

2 March 20, 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. MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, March 20th 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Barbara Buoanno+, Frank DeRiso, Sr.+, Frances Pernice+ 12:00pm Joseph Matarazzo+, Josephine Trotta+, Marjorie Carey+, Mary Puka+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Monday, March 21st 8:30am George Rand+ Tuesday, March 22nd 8:30am The Lorenz Family+ Wednesday, March 23rd 8:30am Vincenzo Cosmai+ Thursday, March 24th 8:30am Doris McDermott+ Friday, March 25th 8:30am Louise McCorindale+(1st Anniversary) Saturday, March 26th 4:30pm St. Francis Parishioners Sunday, March 27th 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Gabriel Nucci+, Kate Porto+, Joan Montaigne+, Diana H. Fay+ 12:00pm George Grover+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, George Piersa+ Please pray for the sick of the Parish Sister Laurence Cantave (Dcn Jean s aunt), Patrick Bissex, David Michael Harry, Walter Dichurt, Kathy La Russo, Carol Nicastro, Pat Bentley, Lori Miller, Michael Carey Ministers for Saturday and Sunday March 26th and 27th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean CAntave, Gabriella Horvath, Mary Schlaikjer, Charmaine Nygaard, Eileen McGloin Lector: Mary Lemp Altar Servers: Chelsea Roman, Alexandra Vallejos, Elias Smith Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo, Bill Giordano, Rosemarie & Gawaine Esteibar Lector: Robert Moriggia Altar Servers: Elyssa, Julia & Amanda Slawinski 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Diane Bacigalupo, Frank Brown, Christopher Clarke, T/L Pavone, Pamela Capotosto Lector: Henry Bokuniewicz Altar Servers: Lorenzo, Lucas& Giancarlo Porpora 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Mariejo Prezeau, Lorraine Cullen, Louise Rastu, Chris Torns, Pat Warheit Lector: Jim Byrne Altar Servers: Phineas Reichert, Daniel Troy, Sarah Dube 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Diane French Lector: Altar Servers: Kimberly & Lauren Fried Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby Mar. 27th: *Jim Byrne, Pat Ammirato, Diane Bacigalupo, Ann Cajigas, Doreen McNiff, Ginny Moore, Carol O Hea, Chris Torns

3 March 20, Faith Direct Healing Mass at St. Francis In the coming weeks in the spirit of Lenten generosity we will be presenting to the parish a program of electronic giving by a company called Faith Direct. Our Pastoral Council and Finance Committee have already affirmed the need for and usefulness of such a program. There are a number of companies out there and after analyzing them all, our Diocese has endorsed Faith Direct from all perspectives legal, security and pastoral. The diocese is now urging all parishes to consider and then implement such a program as soon as is feasible. Also for new parishes signing up now, all fees for this first year are waived. There will be abundant informational literature made available to parishioners. Many of you will receive complete information and registration forms in the mail. This does not replace the envelope system but in these fast-paced times gives us another way to remain abreast of our responsibilities to our church! Many folks including seniors are now paying bills online; many have their social security checks directly deposited into their accounts. This plan is similar. An account designated by yourself is electronically sent to the Faith Direct each week and the parish is credited with these donations monthly. You get a record of your contributions. Please consider Faith Direct. Snow Removal Collection It was a tough winter! Everybody of course has been saying that but it s doubly tough and packs quite a punch when the bills come due. Please consider making a special donation to the parish in the envelope placed in the pew or in your envelope packet during the month of March. Winter is officially gone but now we have to write the checks! With your help we ll stay ahead of our bills! Jesus son of David, have pity on me Thus cried out the blind Bartimaeus. The crowd told him to be silent. But Jesus heard him and asked What do you want me to do for you? Master I want to see! Jesus said Go on your way-your faith has saved you. Mark 11: Wednesday March 23rd 7:30pm-Praise & Music - 8:00pm Mass Our Celebrant will be Fr. Peter Kaczmarek. To be healed by Jesus we must come in expectant faith, understanding that He knows all that we need. All who ask receive according to His will. We welcome everyone to come to our Healing Mass and experience the love and peace of Jesus Our Lord Anthony Fuina Padre Pio in My Life Thursday, March 24 th 7:30pm Church Conference & Benediction Come hear Anthony Fuina s heartfelt testimony of God s Miraculous Healing Grace!

4 March 20, Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday s weekly offering: $11, (We re praying for the safe return of our snow birds, whose presence we sorely miss!) Last Year s Sunday offering: $12, Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! Bulletin Reflection Bear your share of the hardship which the gospel entails, St. Paul tells Timothy in today s second reading. What sacrifice is asked of me for the sake of the Gospel? How willing am I to bear my share? Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who responsibly budget their time and talent as well as their financial resources. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul In the Gospel Jesus is transfigured and a voice from heaven said: this is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased: Listen too him. Do we listen to Jesus when he asks us to take care of our brothers and sisters who are suffering? Your gifts in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box will help the poor to celebrate the grace of God s love this Easter. Please remember to return your SNOW REMOVAL ENVELOPE! We re still recovering from winter! WEDDING BANNS: II. Edward T. Kent to Kimberly Mickowski, St. Francis of Assisi II. Robert Lauth to Jamie Hermann, St. Francis of Assisi Come And See... Wednesday Bible Study now meeting 11:30am in the parish hall. Experience what God s word means in your life. Learn how to access supernatural joy in the midst of daily practicalities and crises of life. For information, call Joan at Lenten Schedule St. Francis of Assisi, Greenlawn March 23 rd Wednesday Healing Mass 7:30 Praise & Worship / Celebrant: Fr. Peter Kaczmarek 8:00 Mass Music: Steve & Eileen Benthal March 24 th Thursday...Anthony Fuina-Testimony 7:30pm Church Padre Pio in My Life Conference & Benediction April 4, 5 &6 (Mon Wed)...MISSION 7:00pm Church Fr. Bill McCarthy 6:00pm Confessions Well-known Retreat Director, Moodus, Conn. April 15 Friday.. Passion Play Drama Committee 8:00pm Church Journey, Cross & Resurrection (suitable for children 10 & up) Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8...Stations of the Cross 8:00pm Church All Fridays in Lent (Please post in a prominent place in your home and refer to it frequently to alert family members to attend!) Church Regulations Regarding Fast and Abstinence Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. This obligation prohibits the eating of meat, but not eggs, milk products, or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat. Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on a given fast day. Catholics who are eighteen years of age but not yet fifty-nine are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On Fast days, two additional smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength. However, the two smaller meals together may not equal one full meal. Moreover, eating solid foods between meals on fast days is not permitted. * from the Magnificat Companion Newly Baptized: Megan Olivia Freifeld, Tyler Rehn Joseph Barozie, Diana Theresa Cavallo, Payton Sean Lembo Attention all volunteers and employees! We will be having a VIRTUS Training session Protecting God s Children for Adults offered at St.Francis: Monday March 21, 7:00 PM 10:00 PM in the Parish Hall As you know, all volunteers and employees are required to attend one of these sessions. Please register on-line. All sessions are open to anyone in the diocese. To register, go to click onto the tab labeled Registration and follow the directions. The name of our organization is Rockville Centre NY (Diocese). Our location is St. Francis of Assisi R.C.C. (Greenlawn). May we be blessed as we commit ourselves to keeping our children safe.

5 March 20, Medjugorje Pilgrimage Join Fr. Peter of St. Francis and Sr. Marcie Purpura 30th Anniversary of the Appariations (June 24 a great celebration will take place then) June 20 28, 2011 All Inclusive $2,549 from NYC Optional Post-Tour June 28 July 2 Rome and Assisi $1,149 This is a special pilgrimage we stay with families who supported the apparitions right from the beginning in the dangerous days of Communist oppression and continue to bear testimony to this joy and peace of Medjugorje! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Building & Grounds Committee We are forming a Buildings & Grounds Committee to offer advice and assistance to Father Peter in maintaining and improving our facilities. We are asking for volunteers parishioners men or women who have had some experience in maintenance and grounds keeping who would be included in forming the committee. Call Bob O Hea at and offer your name. The committees duties would be to identify up and coming problems with the plant facilities, machinery, heating and cooling supplies and grounds-keeping. They will look at our service contracts lawn, snow removal, extermination etc. A/C, boiler etc. and make recommendations. The committee will be a big help around here! Clean-Up Day On Saturday, April 9th from 9:30 12:30 will be a spring time Grounds Clean-Up. Call Chris Torns at and let her know if you can help. Show up with a rake, trowel and some leaf bags. Beautification is a big part of what enhances our experience as happy members of St. Francis Parish! Almsgiving In Lent During the Lenten Season we are asked to pray, fast and give alms. Please pray for those in need--whether it is for their material, emotional or spiritual need. And when you practice fasting and abstinence during these forty days, please remember those who are hungry on Long Island every day, and consider sharing your gifts with them. One way to do this is by making a gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, which supports programs that help to feed more than 550,000 people in our community each year through Catholic Charities and our Parishes. For more information about the Catholic Ministries Appeal, please visit or call ext. 2. There are also materials available at the back of the Parish for you to review. What you do to the least of my brethren, you do unto me. Mt ,40 Announcing The 1st Annual 5th Grade Bake Sale Hosted by the St. Francis 5th grade Religious Ed. Students Sunday, March 27th Directly following the 10:00 and 12:00 Masses, Out front of St. Francis Church All Baked Good Donations Welcome!!! Brownies, cookies, muffins, cakes, pies Feel free to share your favorite family treat! All proceeds to be given to our Parish St. Vincent de Paul Council For contributions, please contact Fiona Goetz at or at edhws@aol.com Looking forward to your yummy donations! St. Francis PORT-A-STORE The Port a Store has many new rosary beads. Saint bracelets are here in limited supply. As requested automobile accessories are here. Unity candles for the Bride and Groom are available. Please stop and look at the Magazine Rack. There are many magazines and papers, something for everyone. Spring is coming and St Francis short sleeve T-Shirts are on sale for only $ Thank you for your support, and as always all proceeds go directly to St. Francis of Assisi.

6 March 20, Help Wanted Additional Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors are needed at all the masses at St. Francis. You may have a calling to further serve your parish community. Check the Liturgical Ministry training dates noted below in this bulletin and join us in this special ministry. Questions?? Call the rectory at or M. Reilly at Liturgical Minister Training Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: required for all those who are beginning as Ministers. Session A is required of all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Those who minister in hospitals, nursing homes and to homebound persons are also required to attend Session B. To Register for Extraordinary Minister Training: the pastor of the parish must send a letter to Bishop Murphy at least 10 days in advance requesting the training for each person attending. This letter must mention the date and place of the training the person will attend. Training For Lectors: An opportunity for new and continuing lectors to fine-tune their skills in proclaiming the Word of God. Please use the tear-off below for lector training only. Training For Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers: This training takes place by request in the parish. Call the Office of Worship to make arrangements. The Times and Places for all Ministry Training: In Nassau: April 9, 2011; 9am 1pm Kellenberg Memorial High School, Uniondale B Session for Extraordinary Ministers May 21, 2011; 9am -1pm Kellenberg Memorial High School, Uniondale In Suffolk: April 2, 2011; 9am 1pm Bishop McGann-Mercy High School, Riverhead B Session for Extraordinary Ministers April 30, 2011; 9am 1pm Bishop McGann-Mercy High School, Riverhead In Addition, there will be Evening Sessions for Extraordinary Ministers at Christ the King in Commack. Session A Thursday, May 5, 2011; 7:30 to 10pm Session B Thursday, May 12, 2011; 7:30 to 10pm Workshop Fees: For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: $30 per person For Lectors: $15 per person THERE IS NO LECTOR TRAINING AVAILABLE AT THE EVENING SESSIONS REGISTRATION FORM FOR LECTOR MINISTRY TRAINING Please register at least one week before the Lector Training Workshop. Mail this registration to the Office of Worship, PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, NY , or to worship@drvc.org, FAX or phone us at , x504 I wish to register for Lector Training at: Kellenberg Memorial High School (Saturday morning, April 9, 2011) Bishop McGann-Mercy High School (Saturday morning, April 2, 2011) Name Phone No. Parish Town Children too are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward. Psalm 127:3 RESPECT LIFE NEWS This year the Solemnity of St. Joseph is March 19, We offer this prayer for our fathers: St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster father of the Son of God, obtain from Jesus the grace we fathers need to raise our families according to the will of God. We need light to recognize our grave responsibility as husbands and fathers. Above all we need the courage to persevere in the fatherly care of our families through time into the endless reaches of eternity. Amen. During our LENTEN DIAPER DRIVE we gratefully welcome contributions of diapers, unscented baby wipes, unscented baby wash, and unscented baby shampoo. Pampers, Huggies, and Luv s diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6 are needed at this time. Our little boys and girls can use spring clothes in toddler sizes 3-4T. Money contributions and baby coupons are used for formula and baby food. You may leave all contributions in the white crib in the St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner located in the chapel of our Church. We thank God through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Francis for all you have been doing for our precious babies. The Life Center of Long Island at in Deer Park. Call for help with a crisis pregnancy, healing after an abortion, or to donate baby equipment. Please do not bring baby equipment to our Church as we do not have the storage for these items; rather, call the Life Center to make arrangements. Thank you so much! The Life Center s Life Line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week at THE RACHEL VINEYARD WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN AND WOMEN seeking healing after an a bortion experience is scheduled for Friday, June 17-Sunday, June 19, Call Frank Gariboldi or fgariboldi@optonline.net Please continue to pray each day for all our precious babies born and unborn and their parents!!! Pray the rosary for the conversion of America s heart to end abortion. Dinner to benefit Birthright Sun. March PM St. Thomas More Church Hall 115 Kings Hwy., Hauppauge Speaker: Rev. Msgr. Robert Batule $12 inc. Appetizers, Hot Buffet, Dessert, Wine, Beer and Soda. Sponsored by the 10 th District K of C To reserve call John Lazar Limited tickets at the door.

7 March 20, IT S YOUR TIME TO SHINE St. Francis Talent Show June 11th 1:30-4:00 The first 25 applicants will be accepted. Each act to be under 4 minutes please. You do not need to be from St. Francis, this is open to all Parishes. Name Address: Zip Landline: Cell phone: Talent: solo or group (singing, dancing, playing an instrument, etc.) Thanks so much, Char, or rahc57@aol.com Find information and pictures on parish activities. Check out our new Photo Gallery on our website, GOD - UNITED NEWS Our next PB&J gang is Sunday March 20th, in the lower level of the church, 6:30-8:00pm. We need donations of smooth peanut butter, jelly and bread! St. Francis Cookbooks Our cookbooks are available at the rectory and Port-a-Store for $18.00 and make a wonderful gift idea! Check out our recipe for Chef Dave s Colcannon on page 19! If you pre-ordered your cookbook you can pick it up at the Rectory during the week. Booster Club Winner The weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner is: Frank & Judy Massaro The weekly Booster Club Prize is $60.00 The monthly Booster Club Prize is $ Don t miss out on your chance to be a winner. Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory and at the Port-a-Store. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! A night of comedy for a good cause! Please come to "Comedy Night" to be held at Our Lady of Mercy Academy, 815 Convent Road, Syosset, NY. Saturday March 26th at 7;30 pm. Food, drink and 3 comedians will be served!.all proceeds will be used to fund the Ethiopian Mission trip in April through Operation Hearts and Home, a local charity that assists orphanages worldwide. For ticket s& information, please call Carol ; , Julia or visit our website; wwwoperationheartsandhome.org. We are also looking for items for our raffle baskets if you have anything you are able to donate. All will help some very deserving orphans in Ethiopia! 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. Bishop Molloy Reteat House, a Passionist Spiritual Center in Jamaica Estates, welcomes the men of St. Francis of Assisi parish to participate in a retreat on the weekend of April 1-3. The retreat opens with Dinner at 7:00pm on Friday and concludes with Mass at 11:00am on Sunday. For further information, please call Bishop Molloy Retreat House at , or call your parish promoter George Pozderec at Come and rest a while. ST. JOSEPH S COUNCIL COMMUNION BREAKFAST Our annual Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 10th following the 10am Mass at St. Francis of Assisi. As in previous years, we attend the 10am Mass and go to the Council Hall for a delicious breakfast. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Peter Kaczmarek, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi. The cost will be $15 and $5 for children between 12 and 5. For reservations call George Pozderec at Camp R US Since 1993 Camps R Us has been providing families in Nassau County with affordable summer camps and are pleased to announce its newest campus in Suffolk County at St. Philip Neri Parish in Northport. Activities offered include, but are not limited to Indoor & Outdoor Sports Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Shades Famous Game Room, swimming, bowling,, theme parks, optional field trips. Camps R Us is accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed by the NY State Dept. of Health and in 2010 was named the Best of Long Island by the readers of the LI Press. Join us for an Open House on one of the following Sundays at Trinity Regional School at St. Philip Neri (enter on Prospect Ave.): Sunday, DAY OF RECOLLECTION - Please join the Fr. Thomas A. Judge Columbiettes on Saturday, March 26th for a lenten day of recollection for women at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington. The day starts at 9:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm. The presider will be Br. Fran Rowles, OSF. The cost is $25 which includes lunch. Deadline to sign up is March 21st. Please contact Marion at for information and reservations.