The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Mission Statement. Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 6, 2014 Taste and see the goodness of the Lord!

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1 Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York (Fax) Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 6, 2014 Taste and see the goodness of the Lord! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext Deacon Francis J. Love - ext Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext Deacon Rudy Martin - ext Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext address drago@staidanparish.org The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Mission Statement We, the parish family of the Church of Saint Aidan, strengthened by the Eucharist and encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all, for we recognize that everyone is a child of God and no one should be excluded. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting social justice, engaging our youth in every aspect of parish life, and offering care and compassionate service to all. We invite everyone to walk with Jesus and experience His healing power and love. St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext Parish Social Ministry - ext Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson Buildings & Grounds Department ext Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment. Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish. Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext Adoration First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.

2 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, JULY 7, 2014 Weekday Hos 2: 16, 17b-18, 21-22; Mt 9: :30 AM Kathleen Fitzpatrick Rittel 9:00 AM Joseph J. Wilson (50th Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Thomas Holmes (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Michael Fortunato (15th Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2014 Weekday Hos 8: 4-7, 11-13; Mt 9: :30 AM James McCann (10th Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Stephen A. Tschern (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Donald Barrett 5:30 PM Mary T. Sullivan WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014 St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest and Companions, Martyrs Hos 10: 1-3, 7-8, 12; Mt 10: 1-7 6:30 AM Mary Ann Voulo 9:00 AM Terence J. Sullivan (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Eileen Becker 5:30 PM Mary Semelrath THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014 Weekday Hos 11: 1-4, 8c-9; Mt 10: :30 AM Ints. of Msgr. James M. McDonald 9:00 AM Stephen A. Tschern (Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Mary Di Benadetis 5:30 PM Annalee Cirino FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2014 St. Benedict, Abbot Hos 14: 2-10; Mt 10: :30 AM Eileen Henson 9:00 AM Dorothy Clossick-Moran 12:15 PM Kevin Galway 5:30 PM Peggy Mazza SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2014 Weekday Is 6: 1-8; Mt 10: :00 AM Edward Emanuele 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 3:00 PM Christina Storace/Ottavio Marini Nuptial Mass 4:00-5:00 PM Confession 5:00 PM Edward McQuaid Margaret Twohig Melvin R. & Faye Poeschl 7:30 PM Dcd. Mbrs. of Mc Carren & Tobl Families MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued) SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2014 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 55: 10-11; Rom 8: 18-23; Mt 13: 1-13 or 13: 1-9 7:30 AM Adeline Di Napoli 9:00 AM Raymond Donovan (4th Anniversary Rem.) 10:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 12:00 PM John J. Sullivan (35th Anniversary Rem.) Frank Mortilla Enzo Guidi 1:30 PM Sara Dellacroce/Thomas Cipley Nuptial Ceremony 5:00 PM Thomas Joyce (Birthday Rem.) BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Stephanie Doughty, St. Mel s Flushing, NY Kenneth Kilgannon, St. Aidan Christina Trefcer, St. Aidan Enzo Di Paolo, St. Thomas, West Hempstead, NY SECOND WEEK Megan Strong, St. Aidan Ryan Conklin, Queen of the Universe, Levittown, PA Elizabeth Kiernan, St. Aidan Ian Gillespie, Queen of All Saints, Brooklyn, NY THIRD WEEK Christina Storace, St. Patrick, Huntington, NY Ottavio Marini, St. Aidan Sara Dellacroce, St. Martin of Tours, Bethpage, NY Thomas Cipley, St. James, Seaford, NY PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Msgr. Robert Kirwin, Roseanne Mushorn, John Moore, Don Mc Partlan, Joanne Glaser Kempton, Jim Corrigan, Larry Bradley, Sr., Aidan Mc Cluskey, Thomas Sheedy, Megan Mc Cluskey DECEASED: Theresa Bacchi, John Gerardi, Jr., Walter Manteria and for all those who have died serving our country.

3 July 6, 2014 THE CHURCH IS CHRIST S INVENTION I don t know about you, but for some time now I ve gotten the feeling that the Catholic Church is superfluous for a lot of people. Many in our own country and right here on Long Island don t even bother to get married in a church or in some way that is recognized by the Church as valid. For example, there are venues, beaches, resorts and all sorts of other places for the celebration of the wedding rites. Baptisms are happening later and later and, in some cases but not all, the emphasis seems to be more on the party. This is also true of other sacraments. Of course, there is nothing wrong with a great family gathering but the main thing is the sacrament itself. Funerals and the last sacraments appear to be a noticeable exception to this trend. At the time of serious illness and/or death Catholics (almost all) want to see a priest Thank God! In this parish I am particularly impressed by the warmth and friendliness with which I am greeted at wakes and when I visit the sick. This is a great tribute to the faith and devotion of our people. It is something to be admired and commended. Last week Pope Francis spoke about the importance of the Church. He was very direct and to the point: There are those who believe you can have a personal, direct, immediate relationship with Jesus Christ outside of the communion and mediation of the Church. The Holy Father rejected this type of thinking and indicated that you can t be a Christian without the Church. In this he was saying nothing new or extraordinary. As a matter of fact, St. Cyprian of Carthage who was martyred in 258 said this: You cannot have God for your Father unless you have the Church for your Mother. Christ and His Church go hand in hand. We all have heard endless times the trendy saying: I m spiritual, but not religious. I m not exactly sure what that means since the word spiritual can have all sorts of meanings. It may mean you do what you want and no outside authority can tell you what you should or should not do. It is a rejection of authority. The fact is when you read the New Testament (either Catholic or Protestant versions) you see a structured Church with deacons, priests and bishops. You see a Pope with divine authority: You are Peter and on this Rock I will build my Church. (Matt. 16:18) That is the way Jesus set up everything. There was nothing vague about the Church it was the most definite thing in the world. It had rules, leaders and sacraments. The apostles were sent out by Christ to teach and baptized this was the Great Commission the

4 apostles of Christ and their successors were to celebrate Mass until the end of time: Do this in memory of me. (Mk. 22:19) The Catholic Church was founded by Christ Himself. It will endure to the end of time and neither hell nor any human power will ever be able to destroy it. Many have tried none have been successful. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald Let all Your works give You thanks, O Lord, and let Your faithful ones bless You. says the Psalmist. Stewardship is this attitude of gratitude for the many gifts God has given us. STEWARDSHIP 06/30/13 $26,001 06/29/14 $27,038 (+3.99%) PETER S PENCE 06/30/13 $ 5,113 06/29/14 $ 5,641 (+10.33%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY The month of July, by tradition, is dedicated to The Most Precious Blood of Jesus. The Blood that coursed through the veins of Christ was part of the Sacred Humanity made possible by the maternity of Mary. Our Lord s Blood poured out on the Cross purchased our salvation, washed clean the robes of the martyrs, and gave birth to the Church as it flowed from His wounded side. July s longer and warmer days give us the opportunity to grow in holiness, frequenting the sacraments and receiving the Blood of Christ, and giving witness by our conduct, our speech, the modesty in the clothes we wear, of the Christ we profess to everyone we meet. As our Pope Francis tells us the basis for evangelization is a conversion to the love of Jesus, which turns us into a witness to God s Love to everyone poor and needy. Share your reactions and feedback by calling (516) x9101. St. Aidan s Pastoral Council tries to be responsive to the needs of our parish.

5 HOLY NAME SOCIETY PASTA DINNER A Pasta Dinner will be held on August 3rd at Piccolo s Restaurant. There will be two seatings 12:00-1:30 PM and 1:30-3:00 PM. The price will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. You may purchase tickets for this dinner by calling Bill Casey (516) , Colin Dorney (516) or Jimmy Smith (516) Please call one of the above names to let them know you would like to attend. ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society Corporate Mass for deceased Rosarians Jean Demphy and Catherine Formato will be held on July 6th at 9:00 AM. Summer time is a busy time for us, but we hope to see as many Rosarians as possible during the summer Masses for deceased Rosarians in July and August. PEANUT BUTTER GANG Join us on Saturday, July 12th at 8:15A.M. in the East Campus cafeteria to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the hungry and homeless on Long Island. Children under the age of 9 cannot be accommodated and those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must have taken the Virtus Training. You have to pre-register at our address: peanutbuttergang@staidanparish.org. Unfortunately, due to logistics, if you do not pre-register, you cannot participate. This month we ask each volunteer to bring a jar of peanut butter and 2 or more loaves of bread. Thank you. Remember what Jesus told us, Amen I say to you, whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me. (Matthew 25:40).

6 sneakers..boots..flats..heels..oxfords.. flip flops..loafers..sandals..clogs..slides Used Shoes Needed Dave Stanghellini, Jim Corrigan s son-in-law, is raising funds for a service trip to an orphanage in China this October. He and his team will work alongside staff to care for the children, and bring supplies. He is raising funds for the team through Funds2Orgs, an organization that refurbishes footwear for resale. Any shoes you could give would be welcome adult s or children s shoes. A box will be set up in the vestibule of St. Aidan Church to collect donated footwear. Contact Dave at DLStango@aol.com or (917) (call or text) for more details about the trip or about fundraising. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRIP, PLEASE CONTACT DAVE STANGHELLINI AT

7 2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2014 GOAL: $174,200 PLEDGED: $127,524 # OF GIFTS: 566 Please remember that our parish receives a refund if we make our goal again this year. THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) ARE YOU READY TO JOIN? Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves both St. Aidan and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights is open to all Catholic Men at least 18 years of age. For information call (516) or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education office (516) x9401. Mark Your Calendars for the following summer events being sponsored by Corpus Christi Council # 2502: July 14 th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Glen Cove C.C., 7:00 AM shotgun start, $ 135 per golfer for reservations call Bob Redmond at (516) or Ken Lyons at (516) July 26 th Annual Family Picnic at Wilson Park (near Mineola Pool) 12:00 noon; $10 adults; $5 children 10 and up; under 10 free. For reservations call Tom Kelly at (516) HALL RENTAL Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516)

8 Saint Aidan Summer Programs Vacation Bible School Updates: Pre K-BOTH WEEKS CLOSED Kindergarten: OPEN 1 st Grade: BOTH WEEKS CLOSED 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th -OPEN Saint Aidan Dance Academy Wednesday 4:30-5:00 (2-3 year old class is closed) All other dance classes are still open! SUPER RAFFLE EARLY BIRD DRAWING The Early Bird drawing will be held on July 15th for an opportunity to win $250. Send in your raffle tickets as soon as possible to be included in the drawing.

9 REGISTRATION FORM: I Hope You'll Dance My name is Emma Parente and I am a 9th grader at Kellenberg Memorial High School. I am in the process of working on my Girl Scout Gold Award Project. For my project, I am creating a dance program at St. Aidan's for children with special needs. For the first program, I am opening up classes to boys and girls ages 7-12 with special needs. At a private dancing school, I have been assisting in a special needs dance class for a few months to help prepare. Also, the instructors at the St. Aidan's Dance Academy have volunteered to assist me with my program. If you know of or have a child with special needs, please sign up for this wonderful program. The program will be held in the Convent Music Room and is scheduled for the week of July 21st - July 25th, Monday and Tuesday 3:45-4:45 PM, Wednesday 3:15-4:15 PM, Thursday and Friday 10:00-11:00 AM. A parent or guardian must stay during the class. Parents and guests may join us for the open class on Friday at 10am to see what your child has learned. The class is free! You may come to any or all of the classes. Child's Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: NY Zip Code: Parents Names: Home Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Physical Limitations: Special Needs: Allergies: My child intends to attend on the following days: all 5 days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Mail completed applications by July 15th to: Church of St. Aidan's c/o Emma Parente at the Rectory 505 Willis Ave. Williston Park, NY questions to me at: EmmaParente@Verizon.net

10 Saint Aidan Dance Academy Summer 2014 PROGRAM INFORMATION -$95 (Includes 7 one-hour dance classes, t-shirt and recital) -Each additional class style of dance is $60. -Sibling Rate: $10 off the second child. -Girls must wear fitted clothing (leotard, leggings, tights, etc.) Jeans are not permitted. Dancers must also have dance shoes or wear sneakers, (although dance shoes are encouraged). Girls cannot dance barefoot, in socks, or in flip-flops. -Classes are held in the Convent, 16 Pembroke Street. -Contact Stefanie at: SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. CLASS SCHEDULE Monday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Tap 7:00-8:00 PM 4 th -8 th Lyrical 8:00-9:00 PM 4 th -8 th Jazz/Hip Hop Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Jazz 7:00-8:00 PM 2 nd - 4 th Cheer/Kickline Wednesday: 4:30-5:00 PM Mommy & Me 2-3 years old Mommy & Me Class not in recital 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Ballet 7:00-8:00 PM Assistant Class Classes start Monday, June 30, 2014 and run through Wednesday, August 13, Recital date TBA. *Parents please keep this portion! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY REGISTRATION FORM Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth Home Address: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Day: Time: Class Grade Level Day: Time: *If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet. Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal.

11 SAINT AIDAN VBS SUMMER PROGRAM DETAILS REGISTRATION FORM Week 1: July 28 th August 1 st Week 2: August 4 th 8 th -You have the option to register for 1 week or 2 weeks. -Each week-long session is different and is filled with a variety of fun and interactive activities. -VBS is open to all children entering Pre-K-6th Grade as of September Program Cost for one week: (includes 1 t-shirt and 1 water bottle) $70 -Program Cost for two weeks: (includes 2 t- shirts and 1 water bottle) $115 -Counselor In Training Program open to 6 th and 7 th graders Cost $25 for 1 week $40 for 2 weeks -Additional shirts can be purchased for $8 each. -Drop off and pick up is in Msgr. Kirwin Hall -Drop off is between 8:45-9:00 AM. -Pick up is between 1:00-1:15 PM. -Parents must sign their child in and out. Please be prompt in picking up your child. -Each day, children will be provided with a snack and juice or water. -At the end of each week long session, parents are invited to our short musical concert, which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall at 9:30 AM. -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal Childs Name: Age: Date of Birth: Grade as of September 2014: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Phone Number: Cell Number: Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone Number: Please Circle: Week 1: July 28 th August 1 st Week 2: August 4 th 8 th Child s T-shirt Size Small Medium Large Extra Large Note: Children Must Wear Their T-Shirts EVERYDAY! Physical Limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Any Questions? Contact Stefanie at: SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com.

12 VBS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Please PRINT neatly or your application will not be considered. Please note that not all applicants will be chosen as volunteers. Name: Age: School: Grade you will be entering in September: Home Address: Town: Zip Code: Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Address: *** You will be notified by ONLY if you are chosen as a volunteer. *** Allergies: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to you: Phone Number: Circle the week(s) you wish to volunteer: July 28 th -August 1 st August 4 th -August 8 th *We will try our best to accommodate your request. Signature: Today s Date: Saint Aidan Dance Academy Presents: Mommy & Me! PROGRAM INFORMATION -$50 (Includes 7 half-hour dance classes, and t-shirt for child only) -This program is for girls only -Girls must be at least 2 -Program is recommended for girls ages 2-3 and must be accompanied a parent or caregiver. -Each class will begin and end in a prayer. -Classes are on Wednesdays 4:30-5:00 PM -Classes run July 2nd-August 13th. REGISTRATION FORM MOMMY & ME PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: - -Contact Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Day: Time: *If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet. Physical limitations: Allergies: *Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory in an envelope labeled Saint Aidan Dance Academy, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal. Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal.

13 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Love caritas is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force that has its origin in God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, Everything has its origin in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our hope. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!! FOOD PANTRY: The next monthly food drive will take place July 12th/13th. If you would like to donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items, please bring them to back of church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry office. We have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. Items for the week are: peanut butter, toilet tissue and paper towels. We are also in need of metro cards which we use for our families through out the year. x9410. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The next meeting will take place on Monday, July 14th. If you cannot be at the anointing mass and would like to receive one of these shawls or blankets, please contact our office. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).

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15 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK? A ministry includes Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virus Training Schedule and Register Online for a class being offered by several parishes at CONFIRMATION SCHEDULED: Bishop Brennan will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Aidan s on Saturday, October 18, He will officiate at two Confirmation Liturgies at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. All candidates were notified about their assigned ceremonies. CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: All students who are Confirmation candidates for Confirmation 2014 and 2015 should submit any outstanding projects, reflections, and/or service hours to the Religious Education office. Candidates who need to schedule a test or interview should also contact the Religious Education office as soon as possible. Students entering Grade 7 this September received letters about getting an early start on their 7 th grade community service hours. REGISTRATION FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR The registration period will soon be ending. Registration packages were mailed to all families who had students enrolled in Religious Education during the past school year. Parents who will be registering a child for the first time in the program should contact the Religious Education Office at (516) x9404 for registration materials. A copy of a child s Baptismal Certificate MUST accompany the registration for any new students. Students will be placed in classes on a first come first served basis so please register as soon as possible. Registration will remain open until July 15, CATECHISTS NEEDED: The Religious Education office is looking for individuals who are willing to serve as teachers to pass on their Catholic Faith to students enrolled in our program. Prior experience is not necessary. Training is provided. Please give prayerful consideration to answering this call for teachers. For an application or further information, please call the office at (516) x9404. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM Monday to Friday or by appointment. For information call (516) x9404. SPECIAL NEEDS CATECHISTS WANTED: Is God tugging at your heart to help? There are wonderful children waiting for YOU to answer His call. Please consider sharing our Catholic Faith by becoming a Special Needs Catechist for the upcoming school year. No Prior experience is necessary. Training and support will be provided. For further information, please call (516) x9406. PARENTS OF 2015 FIRST COMMUNION CHILDREN: Conflict forms have been mailed. Please return them to the Religious Education office as early as possible. ATTENTION ALL CATECHISTS: Catechist Training Classes are provided throughout the summer. Each topic is presented in 2 two hour sessions. Please call the Religious Education Office at (516) x9404 to register as soon as possible. All sessions will run from 7:15 PM to 9:15PM Course Dates Day Course Title July 2 nd & July 9 th Wednesday Getting Started July 14 th & July 21 st Monday Methods Grades 1 & 2 July 16 th & July 23 rd Wednesday Methods Grades 3 & 4 July 17 th & July 24 th Thursday Liturgy and Sacraments July 28 th & August 4 th Monday Methods Grades 5 & 6 July 30 th & August 6 th Wednesday Methods Grades 7 & 8 July 31 st & August 7 th Thursday Liturgy and Sacraments August 11 th & August 18 th Monday Getting Started August 13 th & August 20 th Wednesday Morality

16 ST. AGNES CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1978-Looking for members of the St. Agnes Cathedral High School Class of 1978 for a September Reunion. us at stagnesreunion.1978@gmail.com or friend one of us on Facebook: Jim Jacaruso, Scott Pfaltz, Patrice Gaynor Galligan or Kelly Thurston. THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE-Help for the heartache of divorce, separation, and widowhood. A weekend away for a lifetime of change. The next weekend is September 5th, 6th and 7th at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore. For information and reservations call John at (516) , Jim (718) or Jean at (631) PROMISE TO PROTECT PLEDGE TO HEAL-If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION-Summer at Resurrection. Tea & Scripture. A weekly introduction to Sunday s Scripture Reading starting with the Parables in Matthew s Gospel. Listen, reflect and share Wednesday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 PM starting July 9th. No preparation is necessary. Come when you can. Book Study-The Meaning of Mary Magdalene, based on the book by Cynthia Bourgenault. Read, reflect, share. Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM on July 23rd, 30th and August 6th. Pre-registration appreciated. For information please call Reverend Christina van Liew, Rector (516) or resurrectionwp@gmail.com. BUS TRIP TO RESORTS CASINO IN ATLANTIC CITY-There will be a bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Monday, July 21th hosted by the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. A bus will take you from the parking lot of the Williston Park American Legion Post 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park at 9:00 A.M. to Resorts Casino. You need to be at the parking lot by 8:30 A.M. The cost is $35.00 with a return of $25.00 in slot credits. Please note that the August 2014 trip will be on Tuesday, August 19th. After August the trips will be on the third Monday of each month. If you are interested please contact: Dot Perry (516) or Honey Metzger (516) PRAYING FOR HEALING THROUGH DEVOTION TO DIVINE MERCY-Saturday, August 16th from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM at the Montfort Spiritual Center, Montfort Missionaries, 26 South Saxon Avenue, Bay Shore, NY conducted by Paul Miller of the New Jersey Center of Divine Mercy, Newark, NJ. Mass at 3:30 PM, breakfast and lunch $40.00 for the day. Make checks payable to John Palmer, 107 Rockwood Road, Manhasset, NY For directions to the center call (516) For reservations please call Dr. Palmer (516) Limited seating. TABOR RETREAT CENTER, Oceanside, NY-Health and Wholeness Workshop, July 26th from 9:30 AM-5:00 PM. Cost $ At this workshop a team of health care professionals will offer presentations on such topics as stress reduction, sleep issues, menopause and healing through music. Reflexology, Reiki and polarity/mind-body healing will be available through the day at a separate fee of $50 per private, 45 minute session. For information please call (516)