Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York Tel: (631) Fax: (631)

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1 Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York Tel: (631) Fax: (631) March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 1 March 6th, 2016 Pastor: Rev. Robert S. Hewes Parochial Vicar: Rev. Allan Sikorski In Residence: Rev. Lawrence Rafferty Deacons : James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano & 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 (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass) and 12:30 p.m.. and 12:30 p.m.. Tridentine Mass in the Chapel. Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. mass in the Church. Holyday Will Be Printed In The Bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00 5:00p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. BAPTISMS 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). Contact the Parish Center to arrange the ceremony and for the Baptismal Preparation Class which meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. The only exception is in December when no class is held. 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. 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. DEVOTIONS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION In the chapel, Monday & Wednesday at 4:00 and concluding with Benediction at 5:00 FIRST FRIDAY Mass is at 9:00a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from Fri. 7:00pm until Sat. 8:45 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. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Monday 5:00 pm in the chapel 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 on line at smrcc.org.. Kindly notify us when you move so that we may send a letter to your new pastor. PARISH SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL:

2 PARISH MINISTRIES: ALTAR SERVERS: John DiGiorgio: Porzia DiGiorgio: APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER: Kathryn Giandoreggio: ATHLETIC WEB SITE: www. smrcc.org ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Chris Felice: smrcc.org INTRAMURAL COORDINATOR: Patrick Mantione: CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR: Dom Sabatino: ATHLETICS MODERATOR: Rev. Allan Sikorski: x 125 BAPTISM OFFICE: Bettyanne Russo: x 126 Mon/Tues 9-5, Wed 9-4, Thurs/Fri 9-5 BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn Monaco Douglas: , Anthony Monoco: BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano : BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: BULLETIN: Bettyanne Russo x 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 EDUCATION: Mary Donaldson,D.R.E , Rita Minder, Assistant CHILDREN S CHOIR: Nicole Nicholson: childrenschoir@smrcc.org CHOIR: Lee Forsythe x116 Ed Oriani Cantor for Tridentine Mass COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY: Sr. Kathleen McCarthy x124 March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 2 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: Hugo & Lisa Hugasian: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Tony De Losa GK, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 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: x124 PILGRIM MADONNA: Rosa Nappo: Lucia Agnone: PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano RCIA: Marie Prainito: , Robert A. Ruvio: RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Mary Lou Lea: PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo x 126: Mon/Tues 9-5, Wed 9-4, Thurs/Fri 9-5 SONS OF ITALY : Joseph Tursi: SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis R. Polanco ST. VINCENT de PAUL: John Gatto: USHERS: Thomas Siegler: YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Allan Sikorski x125 YOUTH MINISTRY: Gina Drost: , youthsmrcc@gmail.com Mondays Novena 5:15 p.m. Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. in the Blessed Mother Classroom Tuesdays Rosary Society meets the first Tuesday after the first Sunday 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) Thursdays Young Seniors: 9:00 a.m. Apostleship of Prayer: 1st Thursday after 9:00 Mass Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group 1st Saturday of the month after 9 a.m. Mass in Blessed Mother Room Adult Choir practice 7:30 p.m. in Family Room Festival Choir: 2nd and 3rd Thursday in Family 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: 8-10 p.m. HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS AL-ANON / ALATEEN Family Group: A. A. 24 Hr Hotline: Birthright: Brighter Tomorrows: Catholic Charities (Food Stamp Info): Child Abuse: Day top: DAYTOP Domestic Violence Hotline: The Retreat Emotions Anonymous: Call Dominick with any questions: Good Shepherd Hospice: Life Center of Long Island: Long Island Women's Coalition: Suicide Prevention SUICIDE Victims Info. Bureau of Suffolk: Diocese of Rockville Centre (D.R.V.C.) Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel and volunteers:

3 March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 3 Business Manager: Dolores Tiernan Finance Chairperson: Richard Bove Trustees: Deacon Carmine DeStefano and Joseph Napolitano February 27th & 28th Weekly: $17, Heating: $5, Faith Direct: $ Lenten Weekdays Mondays and Wednesdays: Eucharistic Holy Hour 4-5 PM in the CHAPEL Stations of the Cross every Friday of Lent 7 PM in CHURCH. "This spring, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, April 10 at the Church of St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville and on Sunday, April 24 at the Church of Maria Regina in Seaford. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 pm. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. The Registration form is included in this bulletin. Please complete the form and bring it to the Parish Office to be signed by the pastor or his secretary before you mail it to the Office of Worship. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9-12:30pm and 1:30-5 pm. Wednesdays till 4 pm. Registration must be received by the Office of Worship by March 25 for the April 10 liturgy and by April 8 for the April 24 liturgy. If you have any questions you may call , extension 207." Saturday, Mar 5 5:00 PM Adolfo Tirone & Antonio Tirone Intention for Jack Tseng Lorraine, Raymond & Salvatore Cortelli Caroline Maresca James Fitzgerald Richard Schiavo 7:00 PM Deceased Members of St. Matthew Sunday, Mar 6 7:30 AM John Gesuale 9:30 AM Maria Sposato & Deceased Members of the Sposato Family 11:00 AM Michael T. Quinliven 12:30 PM (L) People of the Parish Monday, Mar 7 9:00 AM Margaret & Edward Malone Tuesday, Mar 8 9:00 AM Angela Danisi Wednesday, Mar 9 9:00 AM John, Enrichetta & Valentino Manetta Thursday, Mar 10 9:00 AM Frank J. Rosato Friday, Mar 11 9:00 AM Salvatore Montesano Saturday, Mar 12 9:00 AM Richard Viscusi Fred Erichsen Marilyn Condon Kathleen Uhl Living Intention - Jimmy Joseph Pricilla Browne 5:00 PM Living Intention - Jack Tseng Chun Ming Tseng Caroline Maresca Josephine Mele James J. Fitzgerald Rose Di Maso 7:00 PM Sunday, Mar 13 7:30 AM Living Intention of Rosalie Fabrizi 9:30 AM Mary Jo Sullivan 11:00 AM Joseph F. Dentale 12:30 PM (L) People of the Parish 12:30 PM Robert Lott

4 March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 4 Camelot The musical classic, filled with elegant pageantry is based on the legendary of King Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot. The Fabulous Score includes: If Ever I Would Leave You I Loved You Once in Silence The Lusty Month of May How to Handle a Woman and of course, Camelot. APRIL 15th at 7:00 pm in Msgr. Goggin Hall $20 per person, Children 10 and under $10

5 March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 5 Dear friends, In the official prayer-book of the Church, known as The Liturgy of the Hours or The Breviary there occurs in this liturgical season an ancient Latin hymn used at Lauds or Morning Prayer in which this line appears: Dies venit, dies tua, In qua reflorent omnia (A day is coming, Thy day, In which all things shall flourish anew...) That day is Easter, now only three weeks away. This past week Spring seems to have peeped through the curtain of a harsh and relentless Winter and for most of us there was a natural lightening of spirit. This lightening is graphically demonstrated by the semi-annual return of rose or pink Mass vestments on this Sunday traditionally known as Laetare Sunday. Like its equivalent in the little Lent of Advent, Gaudete Sunday, it tells us that we are halfway to that Dies quam fecit Dominus That day which the Lord has made. This can be a day of anticipation and joy, and/or a renewal of our Lenten resolutions either faithfully or poorly kept. Laetare means in Latin be joyful not so much that the self-denial of Lent is half-over (though that can be a motive too) but that The Day is coming in which all things will flourish anew. Our English word Lent derives from the Anglo-Saxon word for Spring; and it is at hand. Laetare! Also this Monday, March 7 th, Bishop Murphy will be administering the Sacrament of Confirmation to the 8 th graders of our Religious Education program and Holy Family Regional School children from St. Matthew s Parish. We think with gratitude of all those who serve this Parish and its children in our large and extremely busy Religious Education Program: our Religious Education staff Mary Donaldson and Rita Minder; all the catechists, aids and clerical help. God blessings on them and upon you all! Father Hewes

6 March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 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 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. GRADE LEVEL MASSES FOR WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENTS Sunday, March 6, 2016, 1st & 2nd grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. Sunday, March 13, 2016, 3rd & 4th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. Sunday, April 3, 2016, 5th, 6th & 7th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. Sunday, April 10, 2016, 1st & 2nd grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. It is Pray 4 Me Sunday for the 2nd grade First Holy Communion children. 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 9:10AM and remember your tithing envelopes 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. CONFIRMATION NEWS Confirmation for our 8th grade students will be Monday, March 7, Bishop William Murphy will be presiding and there will be two Confirmations, one at 10:30AM and one at 1:30PM. All classes are cancelled that day for Confirmation here. SUMMER PROGRAM Summer Program 2016 Registration is Wednesday, April 13th at 7:00PM in the Church. The dates are July 31st thru August 14th, 8:30AM to 1:00PM, Monday thru Friday and the three Sundays, 7/31, 8/7 and 8/14. The fee is $ per child. SPECIAL NOTES March 24th, is Holy Thursday and classed are cancelled that day. The week of April 18th will be the last week of classes for our 2015/16 Winter Program.

7 our Sick Richard J. Albergo Baby Chloe Atienza Alfonse Barone Vivian Blom Eric Bohlsen Shirley Brown Christian Brown Andrew Camanaco Anthony Carabba Baby Michael V. Cintorino Gerard Costa Joseph Costa Jeanette Davis Mary Jane DiPaoli Joseph Fazio Madeline Fazio Jo Ferlini Edward Fergus Marino Figueroa Josephine Flynn Thomas Frecletn Bryan Gabriellini Karen Garrison Connor Golden Lauren Heinz Baby Winifred Herrin Maryalice Imperial Thomas Iuculano Carol Kelly Harold Kelly Barbara Labate Greg Makarius March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 7 Terrence Martin Michael Mazzara Helen McDowell John McIntyre Angela Miller Ariana Miller Christopher Motlenski Nancy Murtha Marie Pecoraro Emily Pederson Greg Pederson Ann Perillo Gloria Jean Prochilo Marge Puccio Mario Puliciani Tina Quarello Alice Reilly Helen Reineking Charles Sanzone Cecelia Sanzone George Schnell June Sheehan Margaret Stachler Ed Stein Diego Stincone Terry Tanzer Brian Tripp Antoinette Vidal Emerson Vidal Emerson Vidal II Lisa Vidal John Vierling Jr. Matthew Wagner Michael Winston Becky Zallek Bernard Zoborowskiry Mary Zuccaro We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Matthew Kirchner Army, Noah Kirchner Airforce, Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV-Pilot-United States Air Force, 1st Lieut. 1st Lt.Gerard J. Connolly II-Army-10th Mountain Division-Afghanistan, Pvt. Michael Dore, U.S. Army, Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy,, LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghanistan, Ga Jeffrey Gabriellini - Airforce, Cpl Louis Angulo-Afghanistan, Corporal Michael Grella Navy Airman, Julien- Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Lance Corporal Robert Kirschenheiter-Marines-Iraq, Sgt. Travis Coleir, Sean Keeffe -Army, Tara Kelly, Chris Skala - Marines, Sr Airman Leah Dunne, Paul Ryder - Marines, Nicky Bivona - Navy, 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. Since 1844 the members of the Apostleship of Prayer have offered themselves to God for the salvation of souls, the Church, the intentions of all Apostles of Prayer, and the intentions of the Pope. The Holy Father gives us two prayer intentions each month, one a general intention and the other an intention for world missions. 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. March Universal: Families in Difficulty That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments. Evangelization: Persecuted Christians That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church.

8 March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 8 March 12 & 13 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM M. Breenan J. Campa S. Kampta E. McEvoy Y.G. 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM I. Lucie L. McCarthy C. McNeil E. Vincente A. Fazio J. Commisso J. Gatto F. Harnos A. Pappas R. Ruvio R. Grande J. McCarthy P. DiGiorgio K. Zaki A. Albano C. Vela M. Prainito B. Abadom Respect Life News Spiritual Adoption Program Month Six Developing Baby Your spiritually adopted baby is developing quite beautifully now. His/her weight is approaching 2 pounds. Babies born prematurely at this time have a very good chance of surviving. The medical advances in caring for extremely small newborn infants are extraordinary indeed. Justice O Connor has remarked that the Roe vs. Wade decision is on a collision course with itself. Each passing year, we witness medical advances that allow medical professionals to save younger and younger premature infants. WELCOME TO OUR NEW FAMILIES AT ST. MATTHEW S IN 2015 Aaronson Abenes Alaimo Albicocco Albrecht Ambrisio Arnone Aronowitz Azzariti Barthelemy Bello Birrer Boggio Brzozka Burke Cafiso Cameron Capaccio Cardace Casello Castro Catanzano Chioritti Cobelo Colace Commisso Cornetta Corso Crowther Czoch DeLodi Devivio DiRienzo Dunninger Dunst Fernandez Fidalgo Filipe Fisher Fream Fuentes Gannon Geiger Geiss Germano Giordano Golden Gonis Grabow Grgas Grosso Haley Hall Hoehlein Hunte Jackson Kopko Kuhner Lafontant Lally Lamendola Leonard Licari Loglisci Loguercio Lovaglio Lydon Maloy Marino Marsanico Martino McCaffery McCoy Mileta Miller Milohnic Mongelli Morelli Morrison Morocco Murphy Mussacchia Nicollia O Connor Ottomano Passavia Paszel Patella Paul Petraglia Pinto Rebelo Restrepo Rochester Rodriquez Rosado Rosario Rudden Ruiz Russo Ryan Rzeplinski Santomero Savino Scalera Scannell Scheiner Scherer Schiebelhuth Schneiderman Sexton Sforza Smith Sommo Stauder Stelz Sugrue Tobin Tolentino Trainor Trujillo Trotta Ubertini Vasquez Vassel Vierling Wallace Williams Yanez Zanchelli

9 March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 9 Dear Rosarians: Our next meeting is on Tuesday, March 8th at 7 pm. We will meet in the chapel to pray the Rosary and then we will go downstairs to Monsignor Goggin Hall for our business meeting. Dr. Lisa Honkanen and Mrs. Dawn Eskew will be speaking on Assisted Suicide. We are opening this meeting to the entire parish. I am looking forward to seeing all of you especially since we didn't meet in January and February. I would like to remind everyone that we are having our St. Patrick's/St. Joseph's Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 12th. Tickets are $20, contact Terry for tickets. Our biggest fundraiser of the year is the Fashion Show on Tuesday, April 19th. This will be held at the Whitman Club at the Greens. Tickets are $55 per person, for tickets call Peggy or Mary All tickets can also be purchased the night of our meeting. Please bring any donations for the Chinese Auction to the meeting. There are donation letters available if needed. We are also having a journal. If you would like to place an ad or know of anyone who would, please contact Louise at Enjoy the season of Lent as we prepare for Easter and remember to pray the Rosary, a powerful prayer to God, through His Mother, Mary. Mary Lou Lea President YES Group March Calendar Happy Easter! March Irish Coffee 12 noon---$37 per person March 17---Happy St. Patrick's Day Celebrate March birthdays March 24-Holy Thursday-no meeting March 31-Regular meeting Please join us-all are welcome!

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11 March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 11 The Diocese of Rockville Centre Golden Wedding Liturgy Honoring Couples Married Fifty Years or More Sunday, April 10 - St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville Sunday, April 24 - Maria Regina in Seaford 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 return to the Office of Worship. You will be mailed a letter confirming your registration and directions approximately 1 week prior to the date of the liturgy for which you registered. 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/Western Vicariate Diocese of Rockville Centre 200 West Centennial Avenue, Roosevelt, NY Registration for the April 10 liturgy must be received by March 25_ ~. Registration for the April 24 liturgy must be received by April 8. For questions, please call Suzanne at Cut here and return the form below PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY AND ACCURATEL Y (Your names will be printed on your certificate as they appear here. Mr. Mrs. First Name First Name Last Name Address Town Zip Code Wedding Date Phone # ( ) We will attend the Golden Wedding Celebration on (check only 1): Sunday, April 10 Sunday, April 24 St. Lawrence the Martyr/Sayville Maria Regina/Seaford 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

12 March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 12 The Rosary Altar Society Fashion Show Tuesday, April 19 th at 6:30 pm The Whitman Club at The Greens Fashions by Popi s The Rosary Altar Society is looking for your help to make this a successful fundraising event. We are having a Journal, Chinese Auction, and Chance Book Raffles. A donation of any kind would be greatly appreciated. Gift Certificates, Chinese Auction Items, Weekend Getaways. Please contact Tina or Mary Lou Contact Louise for Journal Ads Journal Ads Back Cover SOLD $350 Inside Front Cover SOLD $300 Inside Back Cover SOLD $300 Middle Page Left SOLD $250 Middle Page Right SOLD $250 Full Page $200 ½ Page $100 ¼ Page $ 50 * Note journal ads may be used to advertise your business or used personally to announce any type of message Tickets are now available- $55 p/p, please call Peggy or Mary

13 YES St. Matthew RC Church Rosary Altar Society Presents March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 13 ST. PATRICK/ST. JOSEPH DINNER/DANCE Music by Elite DJ Saturday, March 12, :00 PM Adult $20 each Child(ren) 5-16yrs old $10.00 Corned Beef and Cabbage/ Pasta and Meatballs Beer, Wine, Soda, Dessert For Tickets Please Call Terry: We will also sell tickets after the masses on February 27/28 and March 5/6 I'm back! Thank you for all your prayers and good wishes. A big welcome back is extended to Father Sikorski. His surgery went well, but the recovery is very tough and painful. At our last week meeting, we had a speaker that warned us of the danger of Scams. Simply by being Seniors, some dishonest people regard us as prime bait for these deceptions, Because we are "Old" we are perceived as gullible. They assume that we have money and can be talked into almost anything. Some of us have fallen for their pitch, be it identity theft, phone scams, contributions and repairs that are paid for but never completed and in some cases, never started at all. Be aware, never answer your phone if it is a number that you don't recognize. Our March luncheon will be at the Irish Coffee Pub on 3/10. Nine years ago, Marge Przyborowski, a member of our group came to us with the suggestion that we celebrate 'The blessing of the Easter Food" This is a European tradition where food that will be served at the Easter dinner is brought to the church on Holy Saturday and placed at the altar for blessing. It is beautiful to see the variety not of just the food, but the presentation. There were whole hams, roasts, breads, vegetables, cakes, and butter in the shape of the paschal Iamb. Some came beautifully decorated, and others in simple paper sacks. Some brought the tablecloth that would be used at the Easter meal. Everything was there to receive the Lords blessing. Father Sikorski will be continuing this tradition.,with his very special touch. Each year, we have more people attending. After the ceremony, some families linger to exchange stories of how it was done back then,or how this or that was prepared. It was great to see the children introduced to their heritage, but more importantly, to know that Easter is the resurrection of Jesus, and is not just about chocolate bunnies and colored egg We hope to see you on Holy Saturday morning with your children and their baskets. There is no meeting on Holy Thursday.Remember to pray for those in need} for their loving caregivers} and especially for our police} fireman and the military. God bless America. See you in Church, Pat I sought to hear the voice of God} and climbed the topmost steeple. But God declared "Go down again" I dwell among the people. John Henry Newman

14 March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 14 Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Council 7479 Collecting for our Food Pantry Parish Outreach (Sr. Kay) and St. Vincent de Paul (John Gatto) FOOD DRIVE Sunday March 6th and Sunday March 13th, 2016 THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS COULD YOU HELP AND COLLECT ONE OR MORE OF THESE ITEMS? Food Items Needed: Canned Meals: Soup, Stew, Ravioli, Spaghetti, Tuna Fish, Peanut Butter, Pancake Mix, Canned Fruit, Boxed Potato, Cereal, Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Rice, Jelly, Tea and Coffee Gift cards for perishable food are also needed Toiletries Needed: Laundry soap, Toilet tissue. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL FRANK HARNOS (631) If you are interested in joining and becoming a KNIGHT call Kevin Bertolini (631) or Tony De Losa (631) Society of St. Vincent de Paul All of our members (Judy Archbold, Michael Brennan, Larry Benenati, Helen Campa, Henry Debonis, Frank Harnos, Barbara and Joe Napolitano, Nancy Nestola, Mary Perry, Annmarie Rosciano, Bill and Resti Stio) wish to extend their gratitude and best wishes to you. We wish to thank you for your generosity and constant support over the years to our mission to serve those in need. More than 250 people enjoyed a beautiful Thanksgiving Dinner due to your donations to the food drive this past November. The Angel Tree was a tremendous success! All of the tags were taken from the trees and the gifts that were returned helped over 70 families have a Merry Christmas. When you took a tag from the tree; you may have thought you were just purchasing a gift for someone in need. However, when you returned the gift it was more than just a gift in a nicely wrapped box. You were exhibiting love and compassion for someone you didn't know. We are indeed blessed to have parishioners who care so much for others. May God Bless you all! John Gatto, President and Maureen Furlan, Vice President

15 March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 15 ONE FAITH FAMILY One of the most important members of our family of faith are our priests the Fathers who are there for us day in and day out throughout our lives. Ordained in June of 2015, Fr. Sean Magaldi grew up in Williston Park where he attended Mass with his family at Saint Aidan Parish. It was in his junior year at Chaminade High School that he first started thinking about studying to be a priest. My goal is to get as many people to heaven as possible including myself to journey with the people of our Diocese in growing closer to Christ. Fr. Sean Magaldi The priesthood was something that I started thinking about in high school; throughout college it was in the back of my mind but I wasn t ready to take the next step to enter the seminary. After graduating from college, I started working as a Catholic Campus Minister at Hofstra University. Working with the students at Hofstra helped me realize that God was calling me to be a priest and I needed to enter the seminary. Father Magaldi currently serves as an Associate Pastor at St. Patrick in Smithtown where he shared his goals as a priest. Please consider donating to the Appeal and a difference in someone s life. Thank you! Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal, and mail or hand in your check to John Gatto here at St. Matthew Parish Pledge: $ Name Down payment: $ Address City, State, Zip: Phone: Signature: Date:

16 4 TH ANNUAL WOMEN S CONFERENCE March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 16 The Voice of Catholic Women REFLECTING ON THE MESSAGE OF POPE FRANCIS Carol Dunning, Esq., Dr. Joann Heaney-Hunter, Elizabeth M. Keihm Saturday, March 19, 2016 Registration at 9:00 a.m. at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY Join Us For: Presentations, Conversation with Other Women and a Festive Luncheon Ending Our Time Together By 2:00 P.M. Offering: $25.00 For more information visit our website Fourth Sunday of Lent In today' s Gospel the prodigal son repents and finds mercy in the heart of his father. Know that your penance during Lent can give the poor the grace of finding the merciful heart of God the Father. Through your almsgiving you are performing a good work; far greater than you think. Know that your nickel, dime or quarter is multiplied by the coins place by others in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box. FAMILY, MARRIAGE AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY Family, marriage and individual therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists including therapists who specialize in Depression, Divorce Mediation and Domestic Violence, are available to our parishioners at 147 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the past 41 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. For confidential information and appointments, please call Dr. Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at (631) or go to our website at: Msgr. Swiader speaking about Graham Greene s The End of the Affair BOOK TALK: Come hear Msgr. James Swiader speak on themes of morality and faith in his talk Where Sin abounded, Grace did more abound (Romans 5:20): Graham Greene s The End of the Affair in the library at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday afternoon, March 13 th, at 2 pm. No registration is required and refreshments will be served. [NOTE: If you need special directions to get around the St. Patrick s Day parade that day, check our website or call us.] Catholics Confront Global Poverty: Please call and ask to be connected to your Senator s Office. Ask the Senator (or leave a voice mail): 1. Support Humanitarian Assistance for Syrian Refugees fleeing civil war and persecution by Isis. This funding will save lives and help to rebuild the lives of millions men, women and children who have been affected by this conflict. 2. Support the efforts for our nation to keep working with the international community on political solutions to end the war in Syria.

17 March 6th 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 17 St. Matthews Youth Ministry March Schedule We invite all teen's 8th-12th grade to join us on our Journey to Christ We meet every Saturday at 8pm in the library Year of Mercy Are you Prepped for Lent "This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the Gospel." Mark 1:15 March 5 Bi-Lingual Stations of the Cross in Church March 12 Discussion Night March 13 Youth Mass Church 12:30 CYU Skating Night 6-9 pm United Skates Seaford, Permission Slip needed contact youth ministry for more info March 18 Holy Hour St Ignatius Hicksville 7pm March 19 Movie Night "Apostle Peter and the Last Supper" March 26 Easter Vigil No Youth Ministry 1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. Contact Information Gina Drost, Youth Minister Youthsmrcc@gmail.com Phone or Text St. Matthews Youth Ministry Insta@stmatthewym