October 21, Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Rev. Robert Hewes Associate Pastor Rev. Benet Uwasomba

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1 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York (631) Fax: (631) Office Hours: Mon-Fri in the Parish Center 9 am-12:30 pm & 1:30 pm-5 pm October 21, Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Rev. Robert Hewes Associate Pastor Rev. Benet Uwasomba Deacons James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano and Luis Polanco Pastoral Associate Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson Music Director: Lee Forsythe T h e S a l v a t i o n o f S o u l s i s t h e S u p r e m e L a w SCHEDULE OF MASSES SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. and Spanish Mass at 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:30 p.m. and also at 12:30 p.m. (Latin) Tridentine Mass in the Chapel. MONDAY - SATURDAY : 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. Holy Days will be printed in the bulletin. CONFESSIONS SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. BAPTISM SCHEDULE The 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. (No Baptisms Easter Sunday or Christmas Weekends.) Please contact the Parish Center for the Baptismal Packet containing the registration form and all other necessary paperwork. First-time parents are also asked to register for one of the Baptismal Preparation Classes offered on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. (No class is held in December.) Please register on-line for the Baptism and /or the Baptism Class at MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a reception. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana.

2 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 PARISH MINISTRIES ALTAR SERVERS: Porzia DiGiorgio: me@porzia.com And John DiGiorgio: johndigiorgio@optonline.net APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER: Kathryn Giandoreggio: ATHLETIC WEBSITE: www. smrcc.org ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/ INTRAMURAL & CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR: Chris Felice: smrccathletics@gmail.com BAPTISM OFFICE: Bettyanne Russo: x stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn M. Douglas: Including: Teens (12-17) who have lost a parent. Widows and Widowers 65 and under Widow and Widowers 65 and over BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano: BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: BULLETIN: bulletin@smrcc.org BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan: x 113 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Ann Podina: CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL: John Gatto: x 117 C.C.D. RELIGIOUS ED: Mary Donaldson, D.R.E.: Rita Minder, Assistant: CHOIR: Lee Forsythe: x 116 Ed Oriani, Cantor for Tridentine Mass COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x 124 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ray Smolenski: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x 124 FEED THE POOR MINISTRY: Frank Harnos: or Julie Maddaloni: FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x 124 HOSPITALITY: Dolores Tiernan: x 113 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Kevin Bertolini GK: K OF C SQUIRES: Sir Francis Scotti: LECTORS: Helen Campa: LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon: MOMMY and ME: Jessica Larsen: PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x 124 PILGRIM MADONNA: Rosa Nappo: or Lucia Agnone: PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano: RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Patricia Bissex: PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo: x stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com SONS OF ITALY: Diana Grauer: SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis Polanco: ST. VINCENT de PAUL: Michael Brennan: x 118 USHERS: Tom Siegler: WEDDING MUSIC: Lee Forsythe: PARISH REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT New families and new parishioners are encouraged to register with the parish. Registration forms are also available at the Parish Center. INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH: Those adults who live in the Dix Hills area and/or those with family in the parish seeking information about becoming a Catholic or completing their Sacraments are invited to contact the Pastor. FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is at 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the Chapel from Friday 7:00 p.m. until Saturday 8:30 a.m. and concludes with Benediction. FIRST SATURDAY: 8:15 a.m. Devotions ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The Sacrament is available EVERY SATURDAY after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The Sacrament is available for those who are to undergo a serious medical procedure the following week or who have a serious illness and who have not been anointed within the past three months. If you wish to be anointed, please let the celebrant know before Mass. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Holy Communion will be ministered to those confined at home. Those who are seriously ill should request a priest for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. PARISH SCHOOL: HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL: First Friday Exposition From 7:00 pm the First Friday of the month untll 8:30 am Saturday morning in the Parish Center Chapel. Private and authorized group prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle is encouraged at any time during the many hours the main Church and Chapel are open. Occasions on which specific groups request Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament can only be conducted by a priest or deacon with the knowledge and approval of the Pastor.

3 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 Saturday, Oct 20 5:00 PM Anita Figlioli Frank Mitchelll Gino Macchio Living Intention of Jack Tseng Michael De George Rose Marzano 7:00 PM Pedro Grisales Sunday, Oct 21 7:30 AM Anna & Nancy Cortina 9:30 AM Edith & Bob Bertuglia 11:00 AM Salvatore Montesano 12:30 PM (L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Eugene Howell & Neil F. Barrella Monday, Oct 22 9:00 AM Marie Roca Tuesday, Oct 23 9:00 AM Pasquale Murgolo Wednesday, Oct 24 9:00 AM William F. Moore Thursday, Oct 25 9:00 AM Carol Lomangino Friday, Oct 26 9:00 AM Anthony Pagano Saturday, Oct 27 9:00 AM Anthony Murano Lecetta Brown Luciano Centeleghe MIchael Grimaldi Sabrina Krajewska Souls in Purgatory 5:00 PM Ellen Goodman Frank Mitchell Jack Vierling, Jr. Living Intention of Jack Tseng Maria Coppola Mark Natale 7:00 PMM elida Munoz Sunday, Oct 28 7:30 AM Anthony Masci 9:30 AM Dr. Nicholas Stabile 11:00 AM Frank Lavrigata 12:30 PM (L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Deceased Members of the Pileggi & Natale Families COLLECTIONS October 6 & 7 Weekly: $18, Respect Life: $ 3, Faith Direct: $ 2, October 13 & 14 Weekly: $18, Faith Direct: $ 2, Business Manager Dolores Tiernan Finance Chairperson Richard Bove Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano and Joseph Napolitano Mondays Miraculous Medal Novena: after the 9:00 am Mass Legion of Mary: 2:30 pm In the Blessed Mother Room Tuesdays Rosary Society: 1st Tuesday each month 7:00 pm K of C: General/Business Meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month 8:00 pm Wednesdays Adult Choir Rehearsal: 7:00 pm In the Family Room Thursdays Carmelite Holy Hour: 3rd Thursday of each month 4:00 pm-5:00 pm in the Chapel Young Seniors: 9:00 am Apostleship of Prayer: 1st Thursday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass Saturdays Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group: 1st Saturday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass in the Blessed Mother Room Bible Study: 9:45 am Spanish Bible Study: 1:00 pm Tridentine Mass Choir: (Latin) 4:00 pm in the Family Room Sundays Secular Franciscan Order: Second Sunday of each month (except January & August) 1:15 pm In the Library (Room 201)

4 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 St. Matthew Rosary Altar Society 2018 Holiday Craft Fair Sunday, November 11th Organic Salad Dressings/Marinades BBQ Rub, Mary Kay Products, Pampered Chef, Discounted Children s Books by Sustrin, Sterling Silver Jewelry, Park Lane Jewelry, Tupperware, Chocolate Centerpieces, Baby Items, Renewal by Anderson, Terra Essential Oils, What s in my Name, Help Bites, Stained Glass, Irish Gifts, Scentsy Wickless Candles, Handmade Pillows, Crocheted Blankets, Christmas Wreaths, Custom Clothing, Personalized Gifts and many, many more.. 9 am to 4 pm Over 50 Vendors 50/50 Raffle, Lotto Board Drawing, Chinese Auction, Surprise Tree with 100 Winners, Bake Sale, Come for Breakfast and Lunch!

5 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Place for Learning and Praying Our Family/Children s Mass is Sunday at 9:30AM Mary Donaldson, Director, Rita Minder, Assistant Religion Office Phone Fax maryccd@smrcc.org LOOKING AHEAD Some families still have not registered their child/children for the Winter Program which has already begun. We cannot place you child without the proper paperwork and it is never too late to register them. If you don t have the registration form, you can come into the Religion office and we will give you one. Applications cannot be processed if we don t have them and your first and second choice may become compromised. When registering a new student, 1st thru 8th grade, you must come into the Religion Office, on the second floor of the Parish Center, Monday through Thursday, between 11:00AM and 4:00PM. Please be sure to bring a copy of the child s Baptismal Certificate when you come. The fee of $ per child is due at that time. For safety reasons, ALL students grades 1 thru 7, must be signed in and out by a parent or adult. Students in the 8th grade can be dropped off at the door by the Gym and come right upstairs to their classroom BUT MUST BE SIGNED OUT EACH WEEK BY A PARENT OR ADULT. Situations in the past have caused us to insist on the parent/adult sign out for these grades. This is for your child s safety and protection as well as ours, not to mention it is dark when the children are leaving the building and they do not always see or know where their parent has parked. GRADE LEVEL MASS FOR WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENTS Sunday, November 11, 2018, 3rd & 4th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. For those students attending their grade level Mass listed above, please sit in the front of the Church, try to arrive by 9:10AM and remember your tithing envelope as they are not only used for a donation but also for taking attendance. All family members are invited to join us at this Mass. NOTES: Classes are cancelled on Wednesday, October 31st for Halloween and Thursday, November 1st for All Saints Day (Mass, Holy Day of Obligation). Wednesday, November 7, 2018 there will be a First Holy Communion Meeting at 7:00PM downstairs in Msgr. Goggin Hall. Parents of children making First Holy Communion in May 2019 are asked to attend. Students need not be there.

6 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 The times they are a changin If you re of my generation, you remember that line above as one of the iconic songs of the age. Whatever its merits as a song, it represents a handy lead in to some changes here in our schedule of Masses. We change the clocks back on the night of November 3 rd -4 th to Standard Time. Beginning Saturday, November 10 th the Saturday evening Mass will be celebrated at 4 PM instead of 5 PM from henceforth. This will allow you to arrive for Mass while it is still daylight and leave at dusk, rather than it being dark as the days get shorter. The Confession hour will be 3 PM to 4 PM. Scheduled weddings and other events will be unaffected by this change. As we approach Easter, this new schedule will be reevaluated as necessary. Also, beginning Tuesday, October 23 rd the Holy Hour for the Clergy after the 9 AM Mass will be conducted on TUESDAY MORNINGS FROM NOW ON. Father Hewes As stated above, beginning Tuesday, October 23rd and continuing each Tuesday until further notice, the Holy Hour for the Clergy and the Purification of the Church will be held in the church immediately after the 9:00 AM Mass. The Rosary will be prayed before the Blessed Sacrament exposed in the monstrance and other prayers will be offered in reparation for sins and for the healing of the victims of sin. About The Types of Catholic Wedding Ceremonies There are two forms of our Catholic wedding Liturgy: The Wedding or Nuptial Mass: Often referred to as a full Mass it is the celebration of the Mass with the wedding ceremony inserted in the middle of the Liturgy. It presupposes both parties are practicing Catholics and receiving Holy Communion after a proper spiritual preparation. The Wedding Ceremony: This has all the elements of the above (music, readings, vows, etc.) but without the celebration of Mass. This form is suitable for general congregations and is of shorter duration than the above. PLEASE NOTE: Nuptial Masses are NOT celebrated on Sundays. The ONLY exception is when a visiting priest is invited by the family, approved by the Pastor and is willing to offer a Nuptial Mass on Sunday.

7 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 October 27 & 28 Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM M. Brennan J. D Agostino J. Napolitano G. Cruz B. Abadom J. Commisso B. Hermosura C. DeStefano E. McEvoy A. Fazio A. Palumbo B. Napolitano K. Camilleri A. Sosnilo J. McQueeney G. Gurrieri J. Maccio 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM M. Brennan J. Campa K. Kampta K. Zaki B. Abadom Baby Chloe Atienza Gerard Costa Joseph Costa OUR SICK Elisabeth Dorovich Lawrence Famighetti Lisa Marie Hulsen Thomas Iuculano Florence Linda John McIntyre Maureen McNamara Jay McNamee Matthew Montesano Marie Pecoraro Peter Prestia Marge Puccio Eugene Quarello Alice Reilly Helen Reineking Corinne Rivituso Casey Rodriquez Christopher Sabato, Sr. Cecelia Sanzone Charles Sanzone Grace Sanzone George Schnell Brian Tripp The Apostleship of Prayer is a worldwide association of Catholics and other Christians who strive to make their ordinary, everyday lives apostolically effective. Through the Apostleship of Prayer, the Pope gives his monthly prayer intentions to the entire Church. For this reason, the Apostleship came to be known as "the Pope's own prayer group." DAILY OFFERING PRAYER - God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys, and sufferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, Who continues to offer Himself in the Eucharist for the salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit, who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so that I may witness to Your love. OCTOBER Evangelization: The Mission of Religious That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice. We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Christopher Motlenski - Navy, Nicholas Mazzone - U.S. Coast Guard, Peter Mazzone - Marines, SSG Michael Hughes, SPC John Vautrin-Gardinier, US Army, Tyler Smith- Reynolds - U.S. Coast Guard, Lance Corporal Ryan, Matthew Ferrara - Marines, Matthew Kirchner - Army, Noah Kirchner - Air Force, Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV - Pilot - United States Air Force, Lt. Joseph Morgan, Lt. Brendan Johnston - U.S. Navy, LCPL Michael Porfidio - Marine in Afghanistan, Jeffrey Gabriellini - Air Force, Corporal Michael Grella - Navy Airman, Julien-Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Michael Wissemann, LPL San Sievero - Marines, Ambrose Michelino, Jarod Racuot - Army, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony Lazado - Marines, Richard Freese, Jr. - Navy, Rho Nagasguna - Marines,Michael Doherty - Army, Pablo Quirindongo - CW4 - Army,Cpl. Ronnie Belmarez - Marines, Lt. Commander Christopher Grande - Navy

8 October 21, St. Matthew Catholic Ministry Appeal As of 8/7/2018 Goal: $116, Pledges: $153, Donors: 362 Many thanks for your generosity, caring and sharing. God bless you! John Gatto Ext. 117 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time PLEASE NOTE BULLETIN DEADLINES: Sunday, October 28 deadline is Monday, October 22 Sunday, November 4 deadline is Monday, October 29 Sunday, November 11 deadline is Monday, November 5 Sunday, November 18 deadline is Friday, November 9 Announced for the First Time Ashely Valla and Michael Daniele Announced for the Third Time Margaret Vierling and Niall Murray World Missions Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, you told your apostles to proclaim the good news and to make followers of all nations. They gave their lives to you, and for you, to spread the Gospel throughout the world. Today, the faithful still strive to bring your name to those who need it most. Give your strength to missionaries around the world who give their lives every day in lands far from home. Help those charged with bringing your word to be an example of you for those who cannot read your word for themselves. Help those who do their work in your name to inspire others to seek you as their Savior. We ask this through you, Christ, our Lord, Savior of the world. Amen. 8

9 Help us celebrate our annual Dominican Gala on Friday, November 2nd, at The Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 Although the Church prays every day for those who have died, the month of November has been dedicated to praying for the deceased. At the 6:30 PM Mass on Tuesday, November 6th, we will read the names of your loved ones from St. Matthew s who have died this year. Let us also pray for their families and friends who mourn their loss. I have sent a letter with a special invitation to every family whose loved one had their Funeral Mass here at St. Matthew. However, everyone is certainly invited and encouraged to attend this Mass, as we commend all of those who predeceased us to God s loving care. I look forward to seeing you. Thank you and God bless you. Sister Kay McCarthy October 21 - Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time In the Gospel today Jesus tells his disciples: Anyone among you who aspires to greatness must serve the rest; whoever wants to rank first among you must serve the needs of all. When you give the furniture, household items and clothing you no longer use to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, you give hope to your neighbors who have nothing. CLOTHING NEEDED We have 2 girls who need clothing. One is size 3T and the other is size 6. New is nice but the clothing doesn t have to be new. However, the clothing must be clean and in good condition. All types of clothing including pajamas are needed. The families of these girls will certainly be very grateful to you if you can assist them. Please call me prior to bringing the clothing, as I don t want to take more than what is needed. Thank you and God bless you for always helping whenever I make a request. I am deeply and sincerely grateful to you. Sister Kay McCarthy This year s silent auction features an array of fabulous and exclusive items including: Foursome with lunch at Sebonack ~ one of the most exclusive golf courses in the country Tour of NBC Studios and on-air weather segment with Al Roker Vacation for Four (5 days/4 nights) in Cancun Coach handbag and matching wallet (MSRP $545) LI Ducks SkyBox for one baseball game in Tickets to the Broadway musical Waitress AND MUCH MORE This year we are proud to honor Al Roker, co-host and weatherman of NBC s The Today Show and Sister Ave Clark, OP author and founder of the Heart to Heart Ministry in Bayside, NY. For more information or to purchase tickets, journal ads or 50/50 raffles, please contact the Office of Advancement at ext Proceeds from the Gala benefit the Congregation s Ministry Support Fund which distributes annually to a variety of ministries.

10 October 21, 2018 RESPECT LIFE NEWS MONTH ONE Developing Baby Your spiritually adopted baby has been quite active over the past month. Already your baby is 10,000 times bigger than at conception. Your baby has developed the foundations of his/her brain, spinal cord, and nervous system by the 20th day. His/her heart began to beat on the 21st day. His/her heart is pumping blood through its own circulatory system and the blood type can be different from his/her mother s. Your baby is most vulnerable during the next month of being aborted. Pray that the Lord of Life might move the heart of his/her mother to give him/her the most precious gift of all - - the gift of life. The Altar Flowers and Bread and Wine In Loving Memory of Anna & Nancy Cortina Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10 Spiritual Adoption Program 2018 Thank you to all who pledged prayers for the Spiritual Adoption Program. These are the babies for whom we are praying. Thank you greatly for your prayers! Steven Benedict Edwin Miriam John Joseph Joseph Anthony Michael Jacqueline Ava Mary Luke Summer Jacob Charles Nicholas Maria Joseph Martha John Sabrina Joanne Bianca Christine Scarlett Janet Debi/Deborah Olivia Gloria Audrey Maria Kathleen Peggy Grace Milania Ann Marie Patricia Peter Anne Join Bishop Barres and the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception for the presentation of the Immaculate Conception medal to Msgr. Charles R. Fink, recognizing a lifetime of dedicated priestly service, on Sunday, November 4, Assigned over the years to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Centereach, St. Philip Neri, Northport, and St. Joseph, Hewlett, Msgr. Fink was appointed Director of Spiritual Formation at the Seminary in 2004, serving in that position for ten years before becoming pastor of Our Lady of the Snow, Blue Point. The annual Te Deum Dinner begins with Vespers in the Seminary Chapel at 4 PM, followed by cocktails and dinner in the Refectory. The Program also welcomes our newly ordained, Fr. Leo Song, associate pastor of St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa. Journal & sponsorships available. Reservations required. $150 per guest. Seminary Development Office, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY ~ x 102; bmalone@icseminary.edu. Easy registration at Catholic Faith Network Award of Excellence The Catholic Faith Network (CFN) will host the CFN Award of Excellence on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the Garden City Hotel. This year s honorees include: Bishop Robert Brennan, Vicar General of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Bishop Nelson Perez, Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, Monsignor Joseph DeGrocco, Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Lindenhurst, Rosanna Scotto, Television Host and Journalist, and Claudio and Debra Del Vecchio, Principals of Brooks Brothers. Neil and Danielle Tucker will serve as Co-Chairs for the event. For more information, please contact Angelica Ayroso at aayroso@cfntv.org or visit our website at

11 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 St. Matthew s Gift Shop is open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch Many items reduced! Unique religious gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues, picture frames, wedding unity candles, vestments and so much more The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center, across from the Receptionist area. All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish Ministry! Dear Rosarians, Now it s time to really focus on our November 11, 2018 Holiday Craft Fair. We need your help! Gift certificates of $25, $50 or more are needed. Please see or call Louise at to indicate what you can donate or what you can do to help at the craft fair on November 11th. Also, don't forget to donate your favorite baked goods for our Rosary Altar Bake Sale at the craft fair. Please see or call Judy Thank you all for your assistance and generosity. Please remember to give or mail your check in the amount of $33 for the Christmas luncheon to Donna Marra, Dix Hills, NY Also, as a reminder, don t forget to purchase a new ornament $5-$10 for our November 6th Ornament Party and wrap it beautifully. Join the fun in Msgr. Goggin Hall after Fr. Bissex gives a brief talk following the 7 PM Rosary in the Chapel. November cake ladies: Judy Achbold, Adelaide Vierling, Laurie Mattone, Tina Murgolo, Behildes Hermosura Please remember to pray the Rosary, pray for priests, pray for holy vocations and pray for the purification and sanctification of the clergy and the church. In the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Patricia Bissex DATES TO REMEMBER: Saturday, November 3: Mass at 9 AM for deceased members of Rosary Altar Society, Knights of Columbus & Legion of Mary; light breakfast to follow in Msgr. Goggin Hall Tuesday, November 6: Rosary at 7:00 PM ~ Fr. Bissex - Four Last Things at 7:15 PM Meeting and Ornament Party Sunday, November 11: Annual Holiday Craft Fair ~ 8 AM - 4 PM in Msgr. Goggin Hall Wednesday, December 5: Christmas Luncheon - Orlando s at 12 PM Fall Open House: Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 1:00 PM Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY (516)

12 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Council 7479 Knight at the Races SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2018 MSGR. GOGGIN HALL DOORS OPEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE 5 PM MASS DINNER SERVED AT 6:30 PM FIRST RACE 7:15 PM 8 EXCITING RACES, 50/50 & TURKEY RAFFLE TICKETS $15 PER PERSON DELICIOUS DINNER PLUS BEER, WINE, SODA, COFFEE, AND DESSERT PROCEEDS TO BE DONATED TO VICTIMS OF RECENT HURRICANE Thank you for your continued support! FOR INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE TICKETS CALL RAY FLEMING (631) KEVIN BERTOLINI (516)

13 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 13 St. Matthew Basketball Fun, Competitive and Affordable! 2018/2019 Season Boys and Girls - Basketball Intramural Registration Deadline 11/15/18, NEWLY REFURBISHED ST. MATTHEW GYM Registration: Registration must be completed Registration deadline ~ November 15, 2018, extended to December 5, 2018 for High School. Intramural registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis and subject to grade level capacity restrictions. Late fees apply after November 15th. League Structure: - Boys intramural program, grades 3-12, consists of 10 games + playoffs (1 game & practice/week) - Girls intramural program, grades 3-8, consists of 10 games + playoffs (1 game & practice/week) - Coed Intramural grades K-2 are instructional with a 60 minute weekly practice/scrimmage session. - Games are typically played on Saturdays for grades K through 4 and weeknights for grades 5 and up. - Intramural league begins in December and ends in mid-march. Coaching: - Volunteer coaches needed! If interested in coaching, please contact smrccathletics@gmail.com. - All coaches are required to complete a background check and a Virtus training course Protecting our Children (virtus.org) prior to the start of the season. Additional details are available on our website. League Highlights: - All K-8 participants will receive a trophy. - All-star games for age groups Playoffs and Championship games Eligibility: - All children of the local community are welcome to play, regardless of religious faith. Fees: - $150 for the first child and $120 for each additional player in same family. - $90 for St. Matthew travel team player who has paid the full travel team fee. - $25 late fee. Late Intramural registrants (after November 15, 2018) subject to availability - Uniforms $25. Uniform, if required, should be requested and paid for at the time of registration. For online registration and additional information please refer to; This is not a Half Hollow Hills School District sponsored or endorsed activity. St. Matthew is a 501C3 not-for-profit organization.

14 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 14 The St. Vincent de Paul Society 2018 Coat Drive Sunday, October 21st We will have a truck parked in front of the church from 7 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for your donations. We are looking for both children and adult sizes and would appreciate sports coats and jackets. We hope that you will once again give to those in need. God bless you!!! Y.E.S. ~ SENIOR NEWS Meetings are held every Thursday after the 9:00 AM Mass except on luncheon dates. Please join us. All are welcome. We recently celebrated our October luncheon at the Village Lanterne German Restaurant. As always, the food was great and we had a fun day. Thanks to Anna and Erwin for supplying the hats! Happy Octoberfest to all. REMINDER: Oct 24 - Regarding the trip to Sight and Sound - (THIS COMING WEDNESDAY) The bus will leave promptly at 6:00 am. Go to bed early and set your alarm. As I said before, the show is at 11:00 am. We must be prepared for the unexpected - traffic, weather, etc, hence the early departure. There will be a brief rest stop halfway there to refill your coffee cups or get a snack, since we will not be eating lunch until after the show. This trip seemed so far away and here it is. Dates to Remember October 25 The St Anthony High School Choir will gift us with their beautiful voices at the 9 am Mass. November 1 All Saints Day - No Meeting November 8 Sister Ave Clark will speak on the Gratitude of the Heart November 15 Luncheon at Orlando s at 12:00 PM November 22 Happy Thanksgiving November 29 Jessica and Armand from Performax Physical Therapy kindly devote time to us several times a year. I m hoping for a good turnout for this meeting. Please bring a non-perishable item to donate to our food pantry. Everyone is invited to our meetings and trips. You don t have to be a member to attend. We are a social group whose main goal is to get together with old friends and maybe make some new ones. Sometime there is a trip, sometime a speaker and sometimes its. just a coffee and cake get together to see how the week went. Why not join us? Remember to pray for all those who are ill and for their loving caregivers. Pray always for our country, our president, the military, first responders and all those who protect us. God Bless America. See you in Church, Pat Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. Marcel Proust. Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What!!? You too? I thought I was the only one. C S Lewis.

15 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 15 World Priest Day is on Sunday October 28th. Please Join Worldwide Marriage Encounter by praying a Novena for our Priests, starting Friday, October 19. To join us you can log onto or, like our Facebook page Join us for a candlelight prayer service to help us reflect on the mystery of the cross and the glory of the resurrection. Consider setting aside 45 minutes to join in this beautiful form of prayer. Christ the King R.C.C. 2 Indian Head Road, Commack ~ TAIZE PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS ~ Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Church For more information, please contact Joseph Smaldino at (631) or jsmaldino@ctkrcc.org Focus on Religious Freedom From Catholics for Freedom of Religion Bring Your Bible to School Day 2018 On October 4th, a few hundred thousand students from all 50 states brought their Bibles to school to share God's hope and celebrate First Amendment Religious Freedom and Freedom of Speech. Focus on the Family originally developed this campaign in 2014 to bring attention to the many challenges to these freedoms that too often take place in public schools. Families could receive a free study guide to assist students from elementary grades to college as they talk to their friends during noninstructional times before & after school, lunch and recreation. "They voluntarily bring their Bibles to school as a visual celebration of their religious freedom and start conversations with other students," said a Focus on the Family facilitator. "It's about conversation, not confrontation. An event like this doesn't create any new right; it's already there." Dr. Ben Carson, HUD, Sued Over White House Bible Study The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and Secretary Ben Carson, are being sued by an atheist group for records relating to a White House Bible Study group that is attended by 10 Cabinet members each week - although, as busy people, not everyone is able to attend every week. Meetings last between minutes and members are free to contact the teacher, former pro-basketball player, Pastor Ralph Drollinger. "First of all, taxpayer funds are not used to support the ministry... And secondly, no staff are involved in the Bible study," said Sec. Carson. "One of the principles of our nation's founding is freedom of religion...in fact, it is my faith that helps me serve the nation better." Pastor Drollinger developed Capital Ministries, a Bible studies program, that is now in 43 state capitals. In 2010, he brought this ministry to Washington, first to 50 members in the House of Representatives and then to the Senate in (bbc.com, 4/8/18; frcaction.org, 1/30/18; focusonthefamily.com; bringyourbible.org; huffingtonpost.com, 10/16/14) "A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education." President Theodore Roosevelt

16 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 16 Blessing for couples that are celebrating a special Wedding Anniversary in 2018 Congratulations and God bless the couples that are celebrating 25 or 50 or more than 50 years of receiving the Sacrament of Matrimony. We invite you to the 11 AM Mass on Sunday, Nov. 11th. You will receive a special blessing at this Mass. To ensure adequate, reserved seating in the front of the Church, please complete the form below and return it in the collection basket or to the Parish Center to Sr. Kay McCarthy or you may the information by October 21st to kaymccarthyop@optonline.net Last name... Number of years married... Husband s first name..wife s first name Telephone number We will be coming to the Mass.Yes.No

17 October 21, 2018 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 HUGS, HOPE AND HEALING th ANNUAL SUFFOLK AL-ANON FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP W E A T H E R W E EACH AIM TO HELP EVER YO N E RECOVER THIS YEAR S THEME INCLUDES 20 AL-ANON TOPIC MEET- INGS WITH AA PARTICIPATION. PLUS ALATEEN MEETINGS AND A SPECIAL ALATEEN EVENT. IN KEEPING WITH AL-ANON TRADITION 5: EACH AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP HAS BUT ONE PURPOSE: TO HELP FAMILIES OF ALCOHOLICS. WE DO THIS BY PRACTICING THE 12 STEPS OF AA OURSELVES, BY ENCOURAGING AND UNDERSTANDING OUR ALCOHOLIC RELATIVES, AND BY WELCOMING AND GIVING COMFORT TO FAMILIES OF ALCOHOLICS. PLEASE JOIN US IN HEARING THE EXPERIENCE, STRENGTH AND HOPE OF OTHERS WHO HAVE FOUND SOLUTIONS THAT WORK IN THEIR LIVES AND AIDED THE RECOVERY OF THEIR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH THE WORLD- WIDE FELLOWSHIP OF AL-ANON / ALATEEN. Sponsored by Al-Anon Suffolk Information Service ADULTS $5 IN ADVANCE / $7 AT THE DOOR / ALATEEN FREE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS SERVED SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, :00 AM TO 4 PM REGISTER 9:00 / MEETINGS 10:00 TO 2:00 AL-ANON, ALATEEN, AND AA KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AT 3PM St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church Parish Center, 2nd Floor 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY LIE (495) from Eastern Long Island Exit 53 (Commack Road). Stay on North Service Road. Pass the Hampton Inn on right. Continue ± 1.5 miles thru the stop light at Carll's Straight Path. Church is on right. LIE (495) from Western Long Island Exit 51 (Deer Park Avenue / Route 231). Stay on South Service Road ± 1 mile to the second light (Carll s Straight Path). Turn left to cross over the LIE. Make left at light on North Service Road. Continue ±1.5 miles. Church is on right.