PARISH MINISTRIES. April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 2

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1 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York (631) Fax: (631) April 7, 2019 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 : 4:00 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 : 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. PLEASE NOTE: The BAPTISM SCHEDULE will change beginning April 1, 2019 as follows: The 3rd Sunday 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 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 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: Jack Maccio: x 117 or JBM1944@icloud.com 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: YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Benet: x125 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 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 3 Saturday, Apr 6 4:00 PM Deceased Members of Gayer & O'Regan Families Living Intentions of Jack Tseng Rita Simone Carmine Di Orio Living Intentions of Yolene & Frantz Lubin Vincenzo Marra 7:00 PM Sunday, Apr 7 7:30 AM Christine T. Quarello 9:30 AM Janice M. Schaefer 11:00 AM Deceased Members of Montemurro & Sirangelo Families 12:30 PM (L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Casper Joseph Russo Monday, Apr 8 9:00 AM Gaston Lambert Tuesday, Apr 9 9:00 AM Enrichetta & John Manetta Wednesday, Apr 10 9:00 AM Faye Zammillo Thursday, Apr 11 9:00 AM Leo Perry Friday, Apr 12 9:00 AM Edwin J. Lucie Saturday, Apr 13 9:00 AM Salvatore Montesano John Vierling, Jr. Msgr. James McDonald John M. McCarthy Sean Hennessy Thomas Giunta 4:00 PM James Fitzgerald Living Intentions of Jack Tseng Janice M. Schaefer Michael Panico Margaret De Ciantis Msgr. James McDonald 7:00 PM Melida Munoz Sunday, Apr 14 7:30 AM Mary & Joseph Lichtenberger 9:30 AM Jay Bilicki 11:00 AM Rosario Merendino 12:30 PM (L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Mary & Michael Columbia Business Manager Dolores Tiernan Finance Chairperson Richard Bove Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano and Joseph Napolitano Collections March 30 & 31 Weekly: $15, Catholic Relief Services: $ 3, Faith Direct: $ 2, Please Note the Following Change: Parish Center hours on Saturdays are from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm ONLY. 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 2019 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 4 Confessions Saturday, April 13th: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Monday of Holy Week, April 15th: 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Good Friday, April 19th: 7:45 PM to 8:30 PM (No afternoon Confessions) Holy Saturday, April 20th: 11:00AM to 12:00 Noon ONLY THE SOLEMN LITURGIES OF HOLY WEEK Palm Sunday, April 14th PALMS BLESSED AND DISTRIBUTED AT ALL MASSES. Saturday, April 13th 4:00 PM (Choir Mass) ~ 7:00 PM (Spanish) Sunday, April 14th 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM (Children s Choir), 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM in the church 12:30 PM: Traditional Latin Mass in Parish Center Chapel. Holy Thursday, April 18th 9:00 AM: Morning Mass. 7:30 PM: Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper, Washing of the Feet, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament, Adoration until Midnight. Good Friday, April 19th 9:00 AM: Morning Mass. 3:00 PM: Solemn Liturgy of The Lord's Passion and Death, Veneration of the Cross, Holy Communion. 7:30 PM: Stations of the Cross. Holy Saturday, April 20th 9:00 AM: Morning prayer 10:30 AM: Blessing of Easter Food 7:30 PM: First Mass of Easter, the Solemn Easter Vigil. Easter Sunday, April 21st Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM in the church 12:30 PM: Traditional Latin Mass in Parish Center Chapel

5 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 5 Dear Friends, This Sunday is the Fifth Sunday in Lent. In the older calendar it was known as Passion Sunday; marking a change in the Lenten Season. The last two weeks of Lent were known as Passiontide. It was and is a dramatic change: symbolized by the veiling of sacred images in the church. I vividly remember entering the lobby of the high school I went to, Saint Pius X Preparatory Seminary, and seeing the large statue of Our Lady that stood there veiled in purple cloth. Everywhere one looked, purple cloth sheathed all the familiar images of Saints and Angels. Even the very Crucifix was hidden from view. I think it was and is a very visible way of reminding us of the Passion. After a time of drastic pruning of the tree of the accumulated customs and practices of the Roman Rite; we see the Church asking us again to restore some of the old family customs. One of which is the ringing of bells at the elevation of the Host and Chalice at Mass. Those bells will fall silent on Holy Thursday, only to ring out again to proclaim the Resurrection. The familiar Holy Water is withdrawn from the fonts, to be replenished at Easter. Another of these customs is this striking and dramatic covering of all the sacred images in the church. The Scriptures speak of Jesus hiding Himself; God hiding His face, and the Lord covered up in the tomb for three days. The Crucifix will be unveiled on Good Friday in answer to that ancient cry of the Liturgy Behold the wood of the Cross! and will be the object of veneration on that day s Solemn Liturgy. On Holy Saturday, the great Vigil of Easter, the risen and glorified Christ will be revealed to us, much like to the disciples on that early morn; as well as the statues of Our Lady and Saint Joseph. Historians tell us that earliest drama in Western civilization is not only the ancient Greek theatre but also the Liturgy of the Church. We are fed not only by words, but by signs and wonders through all our senses. Now the focus of Lent shifts from the theme of personal repentance and Death of the Lord. Why this ancient, now restored, custom? The veiled images symbolize a world without God. Familiar faces and images, now hidden, remind us of what the world can be; and human lives can be, without God. Nowhere to look, nothing to look at: but emptiness. On Good Friday, the Liturgy finally returns the Crucifix to us, unveiled with the cry Behold!...Look! Look at what it cost God to forgive our sins! Look at the price of sin! Look at the love He has for us! Centuries ago, the great and ardent light of medieval spirituality, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, preaching on the Passion, pointed to the Crucifix, and asked, WHO did this??? He gave the answer: LOVE did this!!! Heedless of His dignity!!! These last two weeks of Lent are still different in our Liturgy. The theme of the Passion comes to the fore. Dear friend, we still have two weeks to make a good Lent: still time to voluntarily offer to Jesus a little bit of the Cross. Even if we have failed in our Lenten resolutions; there is still time to make it up! If we walk with Him in these last two weeks What an Easter we will have!!! God s blessings, Father Hewes

6 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 6 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. Stations of the Cross every Friday of Lent at 7:00 PM in the Church. Eucharistic Holy Hour Tuesdays after the 9:00 AM Mass. St. Matthew s Gift Shop is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 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!

7 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 7 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 GRADE LEVEL MASS FOR WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENTS Sunday, April 7, 2019, 1st & 2nd grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. It is Pray for Me Sunday for 2nd gr. 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. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - SATURDAY 5/11 & SATURDAY 5/18 Saturday, April 6th, 2nd grade First Reconciliation (Penance) in Church 9:45AM. Saturday, April 13th, 2nd grade First Reconciliation (Penance) in Church 9:45AM. SUMMER PROGRAM The dates for the Summer Program 2019 are August 4th through August 18th, from 8:30AM to 1:00PM, Monday thru Friday and the three Sunday 9:30AM Masses on 8/4, 8/11 and 8/18. Grades 4 thru 7 are eligible and the fee is $ per child. CONFIRMATION Our Confirmation on Tuesday, March 26th was wonderful but that was only possible with the collaborative effort of so many: Bishop Richard Henning who spoke inspirationally to everyone, to Fr. Hewes and Fr. Benet, Deacon Carmine DeStefano, the Altar Servers, the Knights of Columbus, the Ushers, the Eucharistic Ministers, Sr. Kay, Lee Forsythe and the guest musicians who added so much to the Confirmation ceremony, Merci. Additional thanks to our office staff, Dolores Tiernan, Bettyanne Russo, Luis Flores and all our amazing teachers who happily gave their time each week to educate and inspire the eighth grade students as well as assisting with all of our rehearsals and requirements. We are grateful to the parents who made sure the 8th graders got to class each week and finally to the Confirmandi - Congratulations! As you can see, it does take a battalion of people to make a Confirmation both beautiful and memorable. PHOTOGRAPHS Rosemary Femia will be here on Thursday, April 4th from 7:00-9:00PM in the breezeway with Confirmation pictures. She will be there every Thursday until the end of June. SPECIAL NOTES The week of April 8th will be the last week of classes for our Winter Program.

8 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 8 April 13 & 14 Eucharistic Ministers 4:00 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 J. Maccio A. Palumbo B. Napolitano K. Camilleri A. Sosnilo J. McQueeney S. Fleming 4:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM B. Vogt J. Campa K. Ramonetti K. Camilleri M. Shef Baby Chloe Atienza Gerard Costa Joseph Costa Jo D Agostino Vilma Diaztoral Elisabeth Dorovich OUR SICK Lawrence Famighetti Lisa Marie Hulsen Kay Internicola Thomas Iuculano Florence Linda John Marinaro Sophia Marzulla John McIntyre Maureen McNamara Jay McNamee Matthew Montesano Marie Pecoraro Mary Perry 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 Debbie Serio Ed & Ann Smith Arthur Joseph Sonnick 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 wit- APRIL: Doctors and their Collaborators in War Zones For doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives of others. We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: 2nd Lt. Christopher Felice - Marines, 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, Commander Christopher Grande - Navy

9 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 9 March, 2018 Dear Friends: The Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving open our hearts to the presence of our loving and ever present God. It is a time for reflecting on the enormous sacrifice our Lord made on Good Friday. It s also a time for making sacrifices of our own. One of the purest sacrifices we can make is also one of the most loving. And it begins when we show compassion to others. As Pope Francis said, Prayer brings us back to the path of truth about ourselves and about God; fasting makes us share the reality of so many people who face the anguish of hunger and makes us pay more attention to our neighbor; charity is a blessed occasion to collaborate with God's providence in benefit of His children.. When you give to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, your neighbors experience the merciful presence of Christ through Outreach and Catholic Charities programs that serve the basic needs of the poor, troubled, weak and oppressed in our community. This Appeal also supports our efforts in evangelization, liturgy and worship. Consider the multitudes of children who are taught the faith through our Catholic schools and religious education programs and are able to continue their faith journey as they benefit from Campus, Young Adult and Youth Ministry Programs. It also funds the resources necessary to support our seminarians who are studying and preparing to serve us as priests. If you have not yet made a pledge as of yet, please consider participating in the 2019 Catholic Ministries Appeal as one way of collaborating with God's providence in benefit of His children. May this Lent be a source of dramatic missionary growth both in our lives and for our great Diocese. I keep you and your family in my Masses and Prayers. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend John O. Barres Bishop of Rockville Centre Please consider donating to the Appeal and making a difference in someone s life. Thank you! To make a donation, you can also visit CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org or call Jack Maccio at Ext. 117 or JBM1944@icloud.com Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal Parish Pledge: $ Name Down payment: $ Address City, State, Zip: Phone: Signature: Date: Announced for the Second Time David Michael Downey and Gina Manziello

10 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 10 Y.E.S. ~ SENIOR NEWS Meetings are held every Thursday after the 9:00 AM Mass except on luncheon dates. Please join us. It s that time again!! Saturday, April 13th the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Knight at the Races!! This event is so much fun. You bet on the races and on the last race of the night, you compete in an auction to buy your horse!! Then comes more fun. You get to decorate it for good luck!! All this plus dinner, beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert for $15. Yes, I said $15. Where are you going to get all of that and a fun night with your friends right here at St Matthew? Please support our Knights. Dates to Remember April 11 ~ Luncheon at Picollo Mundo - 12:00 PM April 18 April 20 April 25 ~ Holy Thursday - No meeting ~ Holy Saturday - 10:30 AM - Blessing of the Food. Each year we celebrate this beautiful tradition. I hope that you and your children can join us. I know that the day before Easter is very busy, but I m sure that you can squeeze in a half hour to attend. We invite you to bring some of the food that will be served at your Easter dinner. The children will place their baskets on the altar for the blessing. It s the perfect opportunity to explain the true meaning of this special day. Easter is fun, but it s not just all about colored eggs and chocolate bunnies. Feel free to take pictures at the end of the ceremony. There are a few photos in the church vestibule showing this tradition going back to it origination with Monsignior McDonald. ~ Don t forget the showing of *Gosnell at 10:00 AM. ~ *See page 17. I recently saw the film Unplanned. Planned Parenthood is doing everything in its power to shut it down, but when we attended, the theatre was full and the film received applause at the end. Please support this movie. Remember to pray for all of those who are ill and for their loving caregivers. Pray always for our Church, our country, the military, first responders and for all those who protect us by putting themselves between us and danger. God Bless America. See you in Church, Pat Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. Helen Keller Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Council 7479 Knight at the Races Saturday April 13, 2019 Msgr. Goggin Hall Doors open immediately after the 4 pm Mass Dinner served at 6:00 PM First Race 7:00 PM 8 exciting races & 50/50 Raffle Tickets $15 per person Delicious Dinner PLUS beer, wine, soda, coffee, and dessert Thank you for your continued support! For information or to reserve tickets call Ray Fleming (631) Kevin Bertolini (516)

11 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 11 The Rosary Altar Society will be selling Easter Plants on Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th after all the Masses. There will be Easter lilies, tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and pansies. Proceeds benefit the needs of the Parish. Plant Sale Dear Rosarians, Hopefully, we are all in full swing of our Lenten practices of an increase in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Just as seeds planted in our gardens blossom into beautiful fruits and flowers, the seeds of our Lenten practices bloom gloriously into good fruits in our souls. May Our Lady give us the grace to persevere in the good we have begun. Remember to pray the Rosary for all the sick, suffering and for our country and our Church. Please attend the Tuesday Eucharistic Holy Hours for the Clergy and the Purification of the Church, immediately following the 9 AM Mass. Love and prayers in the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Patricia Bissex Upcoming Events: Tues., May 2 ~ May Crowning - Meeting ~ Speaker, KrisAnne Hall, Constitutional Lawyer, Religious Liberty BULLETIN DEADLINES ~ DUE TO PALM SUNDAY, EASTER SUNDAY AND PUBLISHER S REQUEST, BULLETIN DEADLINES CHANGE FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES Palm Sunday, April 14th bulletin deadline.friday, April 5th Easter Sunday, April 21st bulletin deadline..thursday, April 11th Sunday, April 28th bulletin deadline..monday, 22nd Sunday, May 5th bulletin deadline.wednesday, April 24th Please bulletin@smrcc.org Respect Life News Spiritual Adoption Program Month Seven & Eight - Developing Baby You're in the home stretch with your spiritually adopted baby. He is completely formed, and has been since 8 weeks. All he is doing now is gaining weight-and making his mother uncomfortable with his size. But she's not worried now. In a short time, her baby will be born. She has planned to bring her baby home or to place her baby for adoption. Either way, she knows she can receive the assistance she needs from the Catholic Church and from the crisis pregnancy centers. Your baby's mother appreciates the prayers you have said for her and her baby throughout the pregnancy. It hasn't been easy, but your prayers have given her grace to seek the help she needs. April 7 ~ Fifth Sunday of Lent In today s Gospel, Jesus is the model of compassion and kindness. He shows us how to be merciful and non-judgmental. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours His love, peace and mercy into our hearts and into the hearts of those suffering in poverty.

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14 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 14 My name is Sophia. I am an altar server at St. Matthew s and an Ambassador in Girl Scout Troop No of Dix Hills. In an effort to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, I am seeking donations of various genres of music CD s, CD players, earbuds (unused), headphones and radios. I will be available during all Masses this weekend to collect any donations and answer any questions or contact me at decadesofmusic2019@gmail.com. The donations will be distributed to the Huntington Senior Center and within the community. Thank you for the support in creating a positive impact for the elders in our community! Come & join us on a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy at Stockbridge, MA on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 28, The bus will depart at 7:00 AM from LIE Exit 61, Park & Ride Lot, then proceed to St. Matthew s Church, Dix Hills for a second pickup of passengers. The bus will return to the same locations at approximately 9:45 PM. The bus ride is $36, payable by check only, which is non-refundable but transferable. Firstcome, first-served. Please contact Hermy De Los Reyes via cell phone at for reservations or for additional information. Pilgrimage to Canada St. Joseph s Oratory (Bro. Andre), Montreal St. Anne DeBeaupre, Quebec City June 1st - 6th $2899 All inclusive from NYC (Double Occupancy) For additional information, call Fr. Peter Kaczmarek St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church, 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY ext. 5 or 206Tours Make the most of your pilgrimage time. Don t plan to drive - Join us! Focus on Religious Freedom "Equality Act" Would Harm Religious Freedom Whereas the original Civil Rights Act of 1964 furthered equality by ensuring that African-Americans had equal access to public accommodations and material goods, the newly proposed bill to amend the Civil Rights Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity, would penalize everyday Americans for their beliefs about marriage and biological sex. "The Constitutional Freedom of Religion is the most inalienable and sacred of all human rights." Thomas Jefferson

15 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 15 Presented by Creative Ministries Friday, April 12th at 8:00 PM at St. Anthony of Padue R.C. Church 20 Cheshire Place East Northport Ext. 208 ALL ARE WELCOME FREE WILL OFFERING

16 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 16 St. Gianna Mass For Women and Families The Diocese of Rockville Centre celebrates St. Gianna Feast Day at Saint Agnes Cathedral Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 5:00 pm Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre presiding. Part of the liturgy will include a blessing in thanksgiving for thoses celebrating, hoping for and expecting the gift of a child. Mass will be televised on Catholic Faith Network. After Mass there will be an opportunity to venerate the relics of St. Gianna followed by a reception at the Pastoral Center at 6:00 pm ~ Speaker, Dr. Anne Nolte, Co-Founder of the National Gianna Center. Representatives and resources will be available in the following areas: Gianna Center of L.I. (Restorative Reproductive Medicine) Fertility, Infertility Fertility Awareness Based Methods for Family Planning Labor & Delivery Maternal Fetal Medicine Comprehensive Services Supporting Life Mary s House Unplanned Pregnancy Emily s Gift (Pregnancy Loss) Gabriel s Courage (Prenatal) Diagnosis) Project Rachel (Post Abortion Ministry) Circle of Hope (Postpartum Depression) Faith Formation Knights of Columbus Catholic Pregnancy Support Services Regina Residence RSVP by April 19, 2019 ~ Register now! Contact: Respect Life Office, 50 N. Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY ext. 381 and 626 ~ aobrien@drvc.org or respectlife.drvc.org Recruitment Fair April 28th, am - 1 pm

17 April 7, 2019 Fifth Sunday of Lent 17 St. Matthew s YES Group has arranged a viewing on April 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Matthew s R.C. Church in Msgr. Goggin Hall. The film is the shocking true story of the investigation and trial of America s biggest serial killer. It is well-written and acted. This is open to all, not just seniors. Please join us and bring a friend.