Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746

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1 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 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 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Rev. Robert Hewes Parochial Vicar Rev. Allan Sikorski In Residence Rev. Lawrence Rafferty 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 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass 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.) You may register on-line for the Baptism class only (not the Baptism itself) 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 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Saturday, Sep 23 5:00 PM Margaret F. Finn Lt. Kenneth M. Graff, U.S.M.C. Richard William Hagel Intentions of Jack Tseng Umberto Garistina Jack Lombardi 7:00 PM Pedro Grisales Sunday, Sep 24 7:30 AM Frank Campa 9:30 AM Vito DeMarzo 11:00 AM Salvatore Montesano 12:30 PM (L) For People of the Parish 12:30 PM Philomena Verderosa Monday, Sep 25 9:00 AM Peter Mantione Tuesday, Sep 26 9:00 AM Norman Fives Wednesday, Sep 27 9:00 AM Vin & Louise Costello Thursday, Sep 28 9:00 AM Peter Mantione Friday, Sep 29 9:00 AM Theresa Marzano Saturday, Sep 30 9:00 AM Lillian & Ernest Scandiffio Don Facey Nick Lionetti Mary Ann Trubucco Susan Engelthaler Dennis Collabolletta 5:00 PM Filomena & Lorenza Amoroso Intentions of Jack Tseng Richard R. Demers Steven Tesoriero Silio Rubino Donald Gackenheimer 7:00 PM Sunday, Oct 1 7:30 AM Robert Spilabotte 9:30 AM Anthony Torre 11:00 AM Emma & Anton Vidovich 12:30 PM (L) For People of the Parish 12:30 PM Living Intention - Terry Sbashnig 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 or smrccathletics@gmail.com ATHLETICS MODERATOR Rev. Allan Sikorski: x 125 BAPTISM OFFICE: Bettyanne Russo: x 126 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: stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com 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: RCIA: Marie Prainito: or Robert Ruvio: RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Terry Sbashnig: PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo: x 126: Mon/Tues 9-5, Wed 9-4, Thurs/Fri 9-5 SONS OF ITALY : Diana Grauer: SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis Polanco: ST. VINCENT de PAUL : John Gatto: x 117 USHERS: Thomas Siegler YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Sikorski: x125 YOUTH MINISTRY: Gina Drost: youthsmrcc@gmail.com

3 Thank you! Your generous contributions in last Sunday's special collection for Hurricane relief was over $9,000! Weekly Collections September 16th & 17th $13, Youth Ministry $2, Faith Direct $2, September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 Business Manager Dolores Tiernan Finance Chairperson Richard Bove Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano And Joseph Napolitano First Friday Exposition: From 7 PM the First Friday of the month till 8:30 AM Saturday morning in the Parish Center Chapel. Schedule for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday October 19 th, the Feast of the North American Martyrs: 12 Noon to 1 PM in the Church for vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our Diocese and region. Thursday November 2 nd, All Soul s Day: 12 Noon to 1 PM in Intercession for our Beloved Deceased. Thursday December 7 th, the Vigil of the Immaculate Conception: 12 Noon to 1 PM for the Church in the United States. 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 in 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. Mondays Miraculous Medal Novena after the 9:00 A.M. Mass Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. in the Blessed Mother Classroom Tuesdays Rosary Society The first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. K of C General/Business Meeting 8:00 p.m. (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month) * Children s/youth Choir 5:30 p.m. in the Family Room Adult Choir practice 7:00 p. m. in Family Room Thursdays Carmelite Holy Hour The 3rd Thursday of each month. 4 pm-5 pm in the Chapel Young Seniors 9:00 a.m. Apostleship of Prayer 1st Thursday after 9:00 a.m. Mass Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group 1st Saturday of the month after 9 a.m. Mass in Blessed Mother Room Saturdays Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Spanish Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Tridentine Mass Choir (Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room Youth Ministry 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH: Those seeking information about the Catholic Faith are invited to contact the Parish Center concerning the R.C.I.A. Program. FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is at 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from Fri. 7:00 p.m. until Sat. 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 REGISTRATION: New families and new parishioners are encouraged to register at St. Matthew. Registration forms are available at the Parish Center or online at smrcc.org. PARISH SCHOOL: HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL:

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5 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 Dear Friends, At the time that Jesus summoned him to follow Him, Matthew was a publican, that is, a taxcollector for the Romans. His profession was hateful to the Jews because it reminded them of their subjection; the publican, also, was regarded by the Pharisees as the typical sinner. St. Matthew is known to us principally as an Evangelist. He was the first to put down in writing our Lord's teaching and the account of His life. His Gospel was written in Aramaic, the language that our Lord Himself spoke. St. Matthew No one was more shunned by the Jews than a publican, who was a Jew working for the Roman enemy by robbing his own people and making a large personal profit. Publicans were not allowed to trade, eat, or even pray with others Jews. One day, while seated at his table of books and money, Jesus looked at Matthew and said two words: "Follow me." This was all that was needed to make Matthew rise, leaving his pieces of silver to follow Christ. His original name, "Levi," in Hebrew signifies "Adhesion" while his new name in Christ, Matthew, means "Gift of God." The only other outstanding mention of Matthew in the Gospels is the dinner party for Christ and His companions to which he invited his fellow tax-collectors. The Jews were surprised to see Jesus with a publican, but Jesus explained that he had come "not to call the just, but sinners." St. Matthew is known to us principally as an Evangelist, with his Gospel being the first in the New Testament. His Gospel was written in Aramaic, the language that our Lord Himself spoke and was written to convince the Jews that their anticipated Messiah had come in the person of Jesus. Not much else is known about Matthew. According to tradition, he preached in Egypt and Ethiopia and further places East. Some legends say he lived until his nineties, dying a peaceful death, others say he died a martyr's death. In the traditional symbolization of the evangelists, based on Ezech. 1:5-10 and Rev. 4:6-7, the image of the winged man is accorded to Matthew because his Gospel begins with the human genealogy of Christ. Patron: Accountants; bankers; bookkeepers; customs officers; security guards; stock brokers; tax collectors; Salerno, Italy. Symbols: Angel holding a pen or inkwell; bag of coins; loose coins; halberd; inkwell; king; lance; man holding money; man holding money box and/or glasses; money bag; money box; purse; spear; sword; winged man; young man; book; man sitting at a desk. Fr. Hewes

6 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Place for Learning and Praying Our Family/Children s Mass is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Mary Donaldson, Director, Rita Minder, Assistant Religion Office Phone Fax maryccd@smrcc.org LOOKING AHEAD Registration forms for the upcoming Fall/Winter Program (October 2017 thru April 2018) grades two through eight, are coming in at a slower pace. Summer 2017 is fading and school has begun. Let us not forget to return to Religious Education. It is important that you return those bright yellow forms as soon as possible. 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. Children are already being put into classes for our program that begins the week of October 2nd. 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 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. 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 6, must be signed in and out by a parent or adult. Students in the 7th and 8th grades can be dropped off at the door by the Gym and come right upstairs to their classrooms 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 MASSES FOR WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENTS Sunday, October 8, 2017, 1st & 2nd grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. Sunday, October 15, 2017, 3rd & 4th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. Sunday, October 22, 2017, 5th & 6th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. Sunday, October 29, 2017, 7th & 8th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. These Masses do include all the Summer Program students as well. For those students attending grade level Masses listed above, please sit in the front of the Church, try to arrive by 9:10 AM 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 these Masses. TEACHERS We love our teachers and we appreciate all that they do. The Religious Education Program is a success because of them. Our Special Needs program has grown over the past couple of years and we are in need of teachers who have experience in this area. If you are so inclined and would like to teach, please contact the Religion office. A Teachers Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 26th, at 7:00 PM in the St. Jude Room on the second floor.

7 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 CPR and DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING On Saturday, November 4th, CPR and Defibrillator Training will be offered in the Mirror room on the 1 st floor of the Parish Center from 8:45 AM until 12 NOON. Experienced Instructors will be coming from Good Samaritan Hospital. We would like as many staff and volunteers especially Coaches, Ushers, Religious Education Teachers, Mommy and Me volunteers, and leaders of our organizations to attend this training. Training will be for a limited number and priority will be given to our staff and volunteers, so please register ASAP. If a situation arises here, we want to be well prepared to respond. Please complete the form below and return it to me by October 14 th. If you have any questions, please call me at x124. Thank you and God bless you. Sister Kay McCarthy Name.. Address.. Telephone Number. Name of Parish Ministry in which you are involved

8 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 September 30 & October 1 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM D. Tiernan J. D Agostino J. Napolitano G. Cruz M. Perry R. Smolenski B. Hermosura C. DeStefano E. McEvoy M. Shef A. Palumbo M. Garaffa B. Napolitano A. Sosnilo 5:00 pm 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm R. Smolenski J. Campa G. DiGiorgio E. McEvoy B. Abadom OUR SICK The Altar Candles are In Loving Memory of Ruby Azzue Love, Maureen Weber G. Gurrieri J. Maccio Baby Chloe Atienza Gerard Costa Joseph Costa Thomas Iuculano Lee Mannino Christian Martino Lois McCarthy Marie Pecoraro Peter Prestia Marge Puccio Alice Reilly Helen Reineking Casey Rodriquez Christopher Sabato, Sr. George Schnell Brian Tripp 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. SEPTEMBER: Parishes. That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated and charity is seen. We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: 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. PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Birthright Inc. 24 HOUR HELPLINE Wantagh: Islip: Hampton Bays: South Hold: Rocky Point:

9 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 Dear parishioners of St. Matthew, I want to express my profound gratitude to all those who contributed both materially and spiritually to the well-being of the children in Africa. We received so much clothing, some of which were brand new. Some parishioners also donated money for the upkeep of the children and towards the shipping cost of that clothing. May God richly bless all of you and may your gifts return to you in full. Fr. Tom SENIOR NEWS Just a few reminders: There will be a luncheon on October 5th at the Bonwit Inn to celebrate the birthdays of Sister Anthony (80th) and Sister Kay. All are invited to help them celebrate. $ 27 pp. You do not have to be a member to attend. On October 12, we return to the Village Lantern for Octoberfest. $28 pp. We are having two luncheons in October because due to the Woodloch trip, we skipped September. The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville Celebrate Annual Gala Many of you know the Dominican Sisters of Amityville through our ministry in schools, health facilities, parish affiliations, etc. This year, we celebrate and honor those whose daily dedication and hard work foster the creation of a caring community. The Dominican Gala will be held on October 26th, at the Crest Hollow Country Club to benefit the ministries of our Sisters. Our 2017 Veritas Award Recipient is 1010 Wins Reporter, Juliet Papa. Our St. Catherine of Siena Award Recipients are: Maureen Chase, OP, Maureen Coyne, OP, Jean Agnes Geraghty, OP, Elizabeth Gnam, OP, Denise Haviland, OP, Rosemary Jermusyk, OP, Madeline Queck, OP, and Catherine Thornton, OP. For further information about our 50/50 raffle or a listing in the 2017 Dominican Gala Journal, please contact Mary Fuchs, Director of Advancement at (631) x 241. Print deadline - October 10, September 24 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time On September 27, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Vincent de Paul, who knew that God had sent him to bring good news to the poor. Together with your gifts, the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul continue his work and mission in our parish. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring good news to the poor by assisting families by providing food and money for utility and rent bills, etc. Thank you!

10 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10 FLU INJECTIONS Flu injections will be given at St. Matthew s on two Sundays: SEPTEMBER 24 th and OCTOBER 22nd Rite Aid will administer the Flu Injections. Time: Beginning at 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM Place: Mirror Room 1 st floor of the Parish Center Cost: $30 cash only without insurance Most insurances are accepted at no cost to you. Please bring a copy of your insurance card. If you have any questions prior to Sept. 24th, please call Jean at Rite Aid at Please return the form below to Sister K. McCarthy TODAY. This is very important as Rite Aid needs to have sufficient FLU vaccine. Name Phone Number

11 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 Gifts for all occasions Open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed 12:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch Unique religious gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues, picture frames, wedding and unity candles, vestments and St. Teresa of Calcutta rosaries. We have many books to read including books for children in Spanish. The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center, across from the Receptionist area. All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish. October 13 th is the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady's appearances in Fatima, Portugal In this historical centennial year of Fatima, the intention for this year's Rosary Crusade is to beg God and Our Lady to save America from today's immorality and secularism. All parishioners are invited to join the Rosary Crusade to pray the Rosary on Saturday, October 14th at 12:00 noon at our Lady's statue in the parking lot. Finally, My Immaculate Heart will Triumph! DO YOU STILL HAVE A BABY BOTTLE? We are still collecting baby bottles for our parish s recent baby bottle drive for the Life Center of Long Island. It s not too late to return your bottle. We will take them back full or empty. Please bring it to the church or parish center so that we may return it to the Life Center. Thank you! St. Matthew Catholic Ministry Appeal 2017 Goal: $116, Pledges: $155, Donors 378 Many thanks for your generosity, caring and sharing. God bless, John Gatto: ex.117

12 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 The Diocese of Rockville Centre Golden Wedding Liturgy Honoring Couples Married Fifty Years or More Sunday, October 22 at the Church of St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa Sunday, November 19 at the Church of Christ the King in Commack Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 pm / Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Please fill in the form below, have it signed by your pastor or someone designated by him and then return it to the Office of Worship. Approximately one week before the liturgy, you will be mailed a letter confirming your registration and directions. There will be reserved seating for the registered couples only. Family and friends will be seated on a first come-first served basis. After the liturgy, there will be an opportunity to have a photo taken with the celebrating bishop if you wish. You will be mailed a complimentary photo and certificate approximately four to six weeks after the liturgy. Please mail completed form to: Suzanne Lynn Diocese of Rockville Centre 42 Bermingham Place Williston Park, NY Registration for the October 22nd liturgy must be received by October 9th. Registration for the November 19th liturgy must Be received by November 6th. For questions, please call Suzanne at , ext (cut here and return form below) PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Mr. Mrs. First Name First Name Last Name Address Town Zip Code Wedding Date Phone # mm/dd/yy Area code + Number We will attend the Golden Wedding Celebration on: Sunday, October 22, St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa OR Sunday, November 19, Christ the King, Commack I wish to Lector Name In order to seat those who require special assistance accordingly, please let us know if you or your spouse use a: wheelchair cane walker Current Parish Town Current Pastor s Signature

13 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 13 Saturday September 30th. An Evening of Swing Dinner Dance hosted by The Rosary Society & Knights of Columbus at 6:00 pm in Msgr. Goggin Hall $30 pp Includes Music to Swing to Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine and Soda, Dessert and Coffee. Music by Party Up Entertainment To purchase tickets and further information, please call: Kevin Bertolini at or Terry Sbashnig at Tickets also being sold after masses on September 16th & 17th and Sept 23rd & 24th.

14 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 14 Dear Rosarians, Our next Rosary Altar Society meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 3, We will begin with the Living Rosary in the chapel promptly at 7:00 P.M. Each Rosarian will be given a flower and asked to say a "Hail Mary" or an "Our Father". Please bring a friend and participate in this beautiful tribute to Our Lady. We promise it to be an uplifting experience for all. Following the Rosary we will proceed to Msgr. Goggin Hall for our business meeting. This month we are honored and privileged to have Father Bissex as our guest speaker. Father Bissex, a parishioner of St. Matthews, was ordained a deacon at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on September 29, 2016 and ordained a priest at St. Agnes Cathedral on Saturday, June 24, He celebrated his first Mass on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the 12:30 Mass here at St. Matthews. Please invite a friend to share in what will be a memorable evening. Thank you. Cake ladies for October Meeting are: Adelaide Vierling Fran Barone Hilda Mantel Hannelore Mueller Judy Archbold Please deliver your cake to Msgr. Goggin Hall by 6:30 P.M. Thank you. DATES TO REMEMBER: September 30th: Dinner Dance hosted by Rosary Altar Society & Knights of Columbus October 3rd: Rosary Meeting - Living Rosary - Father Bissex Guest Speaker October 28th: 9 A.M. Mass & Rosary for deceased members of Rosary Altar Society, Knights of Columbus & Legion of Mary November 12th : Annual Holiday Craft Fair December 5th: Christmas Luncheon - Bonwit Inn December 10th: Breakfast with Santa December 16th: Poinsettia Plant Sale Look forward to seeing you on the 3rd! GOD'S BLESSINGS AND REMEMBER TO PRAY THE ROSARY Terry Sbashnig President

15 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 15 If you like to sing and want to be a deeper part of the St. Matthew's Community, please consider joining one of our Choirs!!! Our Adult Choir sings every Sunday at the 11 am Mass. Lee Forsythe (The Music Director) CALLING ALL SINGERS!!!! ADULTS AND CHILDREN!!! WE NEED YOU!!!! Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7 pm until 8:30 pm in the Mommy and Me Room. Don't be shy!!! Please join us!!! Our Children's Choir is open to all children from second grade and older. We practice every Wednesday evening from 5:30 pm until 6:15 pm. If your child likes to sing, this is the place!!! We sing at the 9:30 am Mass every Sunday. I look forward to seeing you this Wednesday. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at the Parish. Remember, as Saint Augustine said, "He or she who sings prays twice!"

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17 RESPECT LIFE NEWS Spiritual Adoption Program (UPDATED FROM 9/17 BULLETIN) September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 Everyone loves the beauty and innocence of a baby. As an expression of that love, St. Matthew s will renew the Spiritual Adoption Program beginning in September. The members of St. Matthew s parish family will have the opportunity to spiritually adopt a child who is newly conceived. Not all newly conceived babies are allowed to be born. In fact, more than 3,600 babies lose their lives to abortion each day. It is these babies you are being asked to adopt. You may adopt a child individually or as a family. Even though you will not know the baby for whom you will be praying, you will be asked to name the child, thereby giving the baby the humanity he or she deserves. You will be asked to pray for your unborn child and for all unborn children, for the power of prayer is great. You will receive monthly reports through the parish bulletin describing your baby s development. Posters at the Respect Life Bulletin Board in the breezeway will also update you on the monthly progress of your child whose date of birth we will celebrate in 40 weeks on June 23, Keep track of the size, too, with the ruler on the right edge of the posters! Best of all, it s free -- the only commitment requested is a short daily prayer! There are millions of unborn babies desperately in need of your prayers. Won t you please spiritually adopt one and share the love for life that God has given you? For more information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions on the Respect Life bulletin board in the breezeway or call Lisa at Respect Life News Spiritual Adoption Program Day One Developing Baby At the moment the father s sperm and mother s egg unite, a new and unrepeatable human being comes into existence, complete with his own unique set of DNA. Although he is only one cell, everything about this little person is already present: color of eyes, blood type, the height he will grow to be, color of hair everything! He will play a role in his family and his community a role only he can play! Nothing is added after conception to make him a complete human being. He already exists; all he needs is nourishment, a safe, warm environment, and most of all love. His parents don t even know he exists yet. Pray for them to safely bring their baby to birth so he can fulfill the mission God has for him. Spiritual Adoption Prayer Dear Jesus, child of Mary, I love you and thank you for your unconditional love. I plead with you to save the life of, the unborn child whom I have spiritually adopted and whose life is threatened by abortion. May this child be allowed to grow in wisdom, age and strength in Your presence and in the sight of all. Amen

18 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 18 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Seek the LORD while he may be found, call him while he is near. Encourage those moments by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are Nov 3-5, 2017 in Huntington, NY and Feb 9-11, 2018 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at or visit us at Focus on Religious Freedom From Catholics For Freedom of Religion Senators Attack Judicial Nominee's Catholic Faith: Despite the Constitution forbidding a religious litmus test, Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Sen. Dick Durbin attacked Un. of Notre Dame law professor Amy Barret, nominee for the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, and a Catholic, accusing, "The dogma lives loudly within you," and "Do you consider yourself an orthodox Catholic?" These attacks followed Prof. Barret already stating, "It is never appropriate for a judge to apply their personal convictions whether it derive from faith or personal conviction." "The Amy Barret hearing reveals a new disturbing trend: Anti-Christian sentiments which were only once whispered behind closed doors are now being proclaimed from the rooftops by the most powerful people in society," said research fellow, Ryan Anderson. "At a time in which the nation is badly frayed, disoriented and confused, U.S. senators abused their high office to berate, slander, and demean a woman of exceptional legal wisdom simply because they suspected that aspects of her Catholic faith would make her an unjust judge," said a Catholic University of America professor. Fr. James Martin, S.J., said that Feinstein's comments were a "Throwback to an era when Catholics were seen as unthinking tools of the Pope. You can be a good Catholic citizen in our country. Ask JFK." (dailywire.com,9/7/17; lifesitenews.com, 9/8/17; citizens.org, 9/8/17) I will die in my bed, my successor will die in prison, and his successor will die a martyr in the public square." A warning from Cardinal Francis George, 2014

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20 September 24, 2017 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time 20 Vendors Needed St. Matthew s Rosary Altar Society Annual Holiday Craft Fair Sunday, November 12 th from 9 am to 4 pm. We will have over 50 vendors. We are looking for vendors to sell new items or services. Please complete the contract and send it to Louise Benenati, , 130 Albany St., Deer Park, NY HANDICRAFTS CERAMICS NEEDLEWORK JEWELRY-QUILTING MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE ALL PROFITS YOURS----SELL YOUR OWN----NO USED ITEMS PLEASE PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT INFORMATION Telephone # and cell # NAME OF VENDOR OR ORGANIZATION ADDRESS: STREET NO., TOWN, ZIP CODE SPECIFIC TYPE OF MERCHANDISE TO BE SOLD OR DISPLAYED NO. OF SPACES AMT. ENCL WILL SUPPLY TABLE YES OR NO WE HAVE 20 TABLES WE CAN LEND OUT. THEY WILL BE SUPPLIED TO THE FIRST 20 VENDORS WHOSE CON- TRACTS ARE RETURNED EARLY. WE HAVE ONLY 50 SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR USE IN OUR BASEMENT. UNDERSTOOD CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT EACH VENDOR MUST ADHERE TO THE SPACE ALLOCATED. NO ADDITIONAL TABLES MAY BE EXTENDED BEYOND PERIMETERS OF RENTAL SPACE. EACH VENDOR IS REQUIRED TO KEEP HIS AREA CLEAN AND TO REMOVE ALL MERCHANDISE AT THE COM- PLETION OF THE SHOW. AFTER UNLOADING, ALL VENDORS VEHICLES MUST BE REMOVED TO THE DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS. VENDORS MAY ARRIVE TO SET-UP AT 7:30 AM. THE PREMISE MUST BE VACATED BY 5 PM. THE MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ITEMS FOR SALE. (NO KNOCK OFF MERCHANDISE) all original brands required REASONABLE CARE AND PROTECTION ARE PROVIDED TO THE PEOPLE AND PROPERTY ON OUR PREMISES. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES CAUSED BY OTHERS OR INJURIES TO PERSONS OR THINGS EN- TERING, LEAVING OR PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES ON OUR PREMISES. WE ARE ALSO NOT RESPONSI- BLE FOR DAMAGE DUE TO FIRE, THEFT, COLLISION OR BREAKAGE. ARTICLES ARE LEFT AT OWNERS RISK. MONIES PAID FOR TABLES RESERVED ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. VENDORS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO SELL RAFFLES AT THEIR TABLE. MARKED PRICES MUST INCLUDE ALL TAXES ALL VENDORS ARE REQUESTED TO REMAIN FOR THE DURATION OF THE DAY. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE ABOVE CONTRACT CONDITIONS. Signature:

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