Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew

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1 November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 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 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York Tel: (631) Fax: (631) Office Hours: Monday-Friday at the Parish Center 9:00 am 5:00 pm November 17, rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Robert S. Hewes Pastor Parochial Vicar: Rev. Allan Sikorski In Residence: Rev. Lawrence Rafferty Pastoral Associates Sister Anthony Therese Roncallo, O. P. Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. DEACONS James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano & Luis Roberto Polanco SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:00 (Tridentine Mass in the Chapel); 9:30 (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass) and 12:30 p.m.. Weekday Masses take place; 9:00 a.m. in the church Saturday 9:00 a.m. 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. 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 through Friday at 3:00 p.m. and concluding with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY Mass is at 9:00a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from Fri. 5:00pm 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 5:15 pm in the chapel CHARISMATIC PRAYER Takes place every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. 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 Please contact: Principal, Constance Jenkins

2 Monday Novena 5:15 p.m. Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. In the St. Anthony Classroom Tuesday 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) November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Dolores Tiernan Business Manager Thursday Young Seniors 9:00 a.m. Apostleship of Prayer- First Thursday after 9: 00 Mass Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group: 1st & 3rd Thurs of the 7-8pm We meet in Blessed Mother Room Adult Choir practice 7:30 p.m. in Family Room Festival Choir: 2nd and 3rd Thursday in Family Room Saturday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Spanish Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Tridentine Mass Choir (Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room Weekly Collection November 9 & 10 $16, Faith Direct $ Military Services $2, Please use your Envelopes and Please indicate donation amount on the outside of the envelope. Richard Bove Finance Chairperson Thomas Tirino Dir. of Music Ministry Sister Kathleen McCarthy Parish Outreach Deacon Carmine DeStefano and Joseph Napolitano Trustees ALTAR SERVERS John DiGiorgio : johndigiorgio@optonline.net Mark Petosa: markamerica@verizon.net APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER Kathryn Giandoreggio ATHLETIC INFORMATION ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Chris Felice: smrcc.org/st-matthewathletics/st-matthews-athletic-program INTRAMURALS: Intramural Coordinator: Patrick Mantione: pmantione@verizon.net TRAVEL CYO Travel Coordinator: Dom Sabatino: domsabatino@optonline.net ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Chris Felice cfelice7@optonline.net ATHLETIC WEB SITE : www. smrcc.org Moderator: Sr. K. McCarthy x 124 BAPTISMAL PROGRAM: PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER Bettyanne Russo BEREAVEMENT Sr. Anthony Therese Kathryn Monaco Douglas Anthony Monoco BIBLE STUDY Anthony Albano BOY SCOUTS Sal LaRosa BULLETIN: bulletin@smrcc.org Bettyanne Russo x 126 BUSINESS OFFICE ACCOUNTING Dolores Tiernan, Mgr CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION Ann Podina CATHOLIC MINISTRIEs APPEAL John Gatto x 117 PARISH MINISTRIES C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Donaldson,D.R.E Rita Minder, Assistant CHEFS ON CALL Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator Mary Motlenski Judy Archbold ADULT CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director x116 CHILDREN S CHOIR Nicole Nicholson: childrenschoir@smrcc.org FESTIVAL CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director x116 TRIDENTINE CHOIR (LATIN) CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director x116 Ed Oriani - Cantor COMPASSIONATE CARE AND CONSOLATION MINISTRY Sr. Anthony Therese x120 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Ray Smolenski FAMILY ROSARY GROUP Paul Pileggi FEED THE POOR MINISTRY Frank Harnos Julie Maddaloni FOOD PANTRY Sr. Kay McCarthy x 124 John Gatto x 117 KIDS 4 KARING Kara Lulley Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Roger Sirangelo G.K KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES Sir Francis Scotti LECTORS Helen Campa LEGION OF MARY Terry Sbashnig MINISTRY OF PRAISE Rosemary Sammon MOMMY and ME Denise Kudale Jessica Larsen PARISH OUTREACH Sr. Kay McCarthy x124 PILGRIM MADONNA Adreana Napolitano PLANT ENGINEER Luis Flores PRE-CANA Deacon Carmine DeStefano RCIA Marie Prainito Robert A. Ruvio RIGHT TO LIFE Toni Shannon ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Co-Presidents: Mildred Czech: Tina Murgolo: SECRETARY TO THE PASTOR/ PARISH SECRETARY Bettyanne Russo x 126 SENIOR CITIZENS Dix Hills Unit SONS OF ITALY Stanley Klein Spanish Ministry: Deacon Luis Roberto Polanco STEWARDSHIP/HOSPITALITY Marge Puccio ST. VINCENT de PAUL John Gatto USHERS Thomas Siegler YOUNG SENIORS Sr. Anthony Therese x120 YOUTH MINISTRY Gina Drost

3 November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 Saturday, Nov 16 5:00 pm Living Intention Jack Tseng Rosalie Fabrizi John B.Maresca Joseph De Veau Taylor Ann Cavaliere Living Intention Father Chadwick 7:00 pm For Our Parish Priests & Staff of St. Matthew Sunday, Nov 17 7:30 am Anna Caldiero 9:00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am Kathleen Ann Russo 11:00 am Salvatore Montesano 12:30 pm Marie Burt 5:15 pm Geraldine Pape Monday, Nov 18 9:00 am Betty Slevin Duane Davis Sr. Tuesday, Nov 19 9:00 am Blanca Rosario Wednesday, Nov 20 9:00 am Ann Randazzo Albert Bove Thursday, Nov 21 9:00 am Maria & Domenico Tropeano Aida & Joseph Vuoso Frank Bogus Friday, Nov 22 9:00 am Demasco & Fabrizi Families Thomas Slevin Saturday, Nov 23 9:00 am Eileen Fuschi Wendy Lombardo Denis Mc Namara In Thanksgiving Peter Daniel Fedden Chad Cortina 5:00 pm Living Intention Jack Tseng Louis Alfiero Eugene Mc Cabe John B. Maresca Demitri Fotiadis Thomas Smyth Sr. 7:00 pm For Forgotten Souls in Purgatory Sunday, Nov 24 7:30 am John Rogan 9:00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am Jeanne Consola 11:00 am Andrew Ierardi 12:30 pm Gabrielle & Ronald Manganaro Walter Dennis Next week, we will take up the Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development which includes Home Missions (CCHD). CCHD was founded 40 years ago by the bishops of the United States when they realized that the lives of those in need would not improve until the systems and policies that keep people in poverty were changed. For 40 years, CCHD has funded community groups that seek justice and create lasting change. Fight poverty in America. Defend human dignity. Give to the CCHD Collection. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. Your prayers and support are truly a blessing. As Catholics in a worldwide faith community, we treasure our belief that we may be continually transformed by participation in the sacraments. The Archbishop, clergy and staff of the Archdiocese thank everyone for sharing the mission through your prayerful and generous support.

4 November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 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. Today, Sunday, November 17,2013, the sixth grade WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM students will be attending the 9:30AM Family Mass. Sunday, November 24, 2013, the seventh grade WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM students will be attending the 9:30AM Family Mass. Classes are cancelled on Wednesday, November 27th and Thursday, 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Sunday, December 1,2013, the first Sunday of Advent, the eighth grade will be attending the 9:30AM Family Mass. Sunday, December 8, 2013, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and the first grade children will be attending the 9:30AM Family Mass. For those students attending grade level Masses on the various Sundays 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 attend these Masses. SPECIAL NOTES After all the 9:30AM Grade Level Family Masses on Sunday, there will be 'hospitality' downstairs in Msgr. Goggin Hall. Please come, have a cup of coffee and meet other parents and parishioners.

5 November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 CHOIR AND MUSIC MINISTRY BLESSING/INSTALLATION This Sunday, November 24th at the 11 AM high mass, we will be honoring our Adult Choir and Music Ministry with a special blessing/installation for the Feast of St. Cecilia, the patroness of Music and Musicians. We wish to gratefully acknowledge, thank, and congratulate all the members of our Music Ministry for their dedicated service and very hard work throughout the year under the leadership of our Director of Music, for enhancing our liturgical worship here at St. Matthew s so beautifully. THOMAS TIRINO Director of Music Ministry and Principal Organist The Adult Choir of St. Matthew, Dix Hills 28 members Rita Bajakian Patrick Bissex Josephine Bernardin Brian Donohue Valeria Belanich Frank Harnos Rosalie Bonavise Edward Oriani Lisa Caramanica Frances Picart Fritza Charles William Vogt Gina Drost Toni DiIorio Karen Fleming Victoria Garbarino Nelly Georges Susan Hugelmeyer Joseph Marie-Kerolle Maria Lauto Gloria Montesano Nancy Picart Maryse Saint-Preux Rosemary Sammon Carmela Sposato Luciana Talbot Anne Toussaint Patricia Zlokovitz Brian Donohue, Cantor and Tenor Soloist Susan Hugelmeyer, Cantor and Soprano Soloist Victoria Garbarino, Cantor, Mezzo-Soprano soloist and French Horn Michael Falce, Cantor and Seminarian Edward Oriani, Cantor for Tridentine Latin Mass Vincent di Salvo, Assistant Organist Wesley and Tatum Ogata, Violinists Teresa Bissex, Assistant Organist

6 November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 The Altar Candles In Loving Memory of John Dougherty Love Donna and Dave Cooper Antoinette Maiello George Rose Margarita Abelaruiz Baby Chloe Atienza Neil Barrella Wayne Baur Vivian Blom Eric Bohlsen Madelyn and Jerry Burke Esther Chahin Elizabeth Crapet Louis Crapet Joseph G. Costa Carmela David Irene Drawbridge Jo Ferlini Marino Figueroa Josephine Flynn Karen Garrison Connor Golden Carol Kelly Harold Kelly Dan Kopetic Laurie Kramer Ryan Lowth Michael Mazzara Patricia McNeill Nellie Messina James Michalczyk Angela Miller Krystina Moskwa Florence Murphy Theresa Ocera Shannon Palazzo Greg Pederson Vincenza Petrozziello Mario Puliciani Tina Quarello Helen Reineking Charles Sanzone Cecelia Sanzone Harry Siedel Margaret Stachler Ed Stein Diego Stincone Terry Tanzer Keith Tiernan Mary Watson Edward Youskites Becky Zallek Bernard Zoborowski Mary Zuccaro We Remember In Prayer Those Who Are Sick or In Need In Our Church And Community PRAYER FOR THE SICK: Before you place a name on the weekly prayer list, please be sure to have permission from that person to publish their name in our bulletin, and be prepared to give your own name as the person requesting prayers. ** The names will remain on the list for 30 days.** We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Capt. Joseph De Monte IV-Pilot-United States Air Force, 1st Lieut.Autumn Baur-Marines-Behrain,1st Lt.Gerard J. Connolly II-Army-10th Mountain Division -Afghanistan, Michael Lembo-Afghanistan Warrent Officer 2nd Tour, Pvt. Michael Dore, U.S. Army, Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy,, LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghanistan, Robert Gabriellini, Navy Afghanistan, Cpl Louis Angulo-Afghanistan, Corporal Michael Grella Navy Airman, First Lieut. Michael DiPietro-Army-Iraq, PFC James Suschinsky-USMC, Stacyann Willingham-Combat medic Army, LCPC. Marc Krauthamer-Marines, Iraq, Sgt. Capt. Francis Xavier Sperl-Army, Sgt. Shurwin Julien-Army- Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Lance Corporal Robert Kirschenheiter-Marines-Iraq, Corpsman Devon Westerlind-Navy, Wayne Corrigan Iraq, Christian Suarez -Marines, Stephanie Uliano -Air Force, Major Shirley Crumpton, 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. Christopher Grande-Navy. LITURGICAL MEMORIALS Liturgical Memorials are available each week to celebrate a Blessed Event or to remember with Love our Beloved Deceased. The Eucharist Bread and Wine Offering is $50.00 The Altar Candles Offering is $25.00 The Flowers at the Tabernacle Offering is $50.00 To Memorialize one or more of the above, please come to the Parish Center Monday-Saturday between 9am and 5pm.

7 November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 INTERFAITH SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING TUESADAY, NOVEMBER 19, :00 P.M. TEMPLE BETH TORAH 35 Bagatelle Road Melville NY PH: COME FOR PRAYER, UPLIFTING MUSIC, FELLOWSHIP AND REFRESHMENTS Please bring a nonperishable food donation for the St. Matthew food pantry

8 November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 St. Matthew Rosary Altar Society Annual Holiday Craft Fair Join us on Sunday, November 17 th from 9 am to 4 pm. Over 50 Vendors, Come for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Tupperware, Avon, Lia Sophia, Silver & Gold Watches, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Stained Glass Plaques & Ornaments, Bed Sheets, Handmade Soaps, Scentsy Candles, Betty Boop Handbags, Mary Kay, Hats, Scarves, Gloves, Hair Accessories, Hand Made Hula Hoops, Chocolates, Salad Dressings, Pampered Chef, Boutique 44, Dolls, Baby Items, Toys, Origami Jewelry, Christmas Wreaths &Pillows, Miche Pocketbooks, La Bella Bling Jewelry, and much more Raffles, Chinese Auction, Boys and Girls 20 Mongoose BMX Bicycles Raffle, 50/50, Lotto Board, Surprise Gift Tree ST. MATTHEW S OUTREACH AND ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE To help those in need, we will be collecting donations on November 16th & 17th and November 23 & 24. We are in need of everything to put together a Thanksgiving dinner: Turkeys, canned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta, cereal, etc. We would be grateful for donations. Many thanks for your continuous help and may God always bless you. If you have any questions please call John of the St. Vincent de Paul Society

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11 November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 Lectors Schedule November 23 & 24 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM M. Brennan C. McNeill C. Vieytez E. McEvoy B. Abadom Eucharistic Minister Schedule November 23 & 24 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM D. Tiernan B. Hermosura B. Napolitano A. Cantone M. Shef C. Vela M. Puccio M. Prainito G. Merendino R. Ruvio M. Brennan C. McNeil J. Napolitano B. Pape J. Luna R. Grande J. D Agostino** R. Germain K. Zaki A. Sosnilo Dear Rosarians, Our Christmas Craft Fair will be held in Monsignor Goggin Hall today. The Rosary Ladies will be selling raffles for girls and boys 20 Mongoose BMX bicycles and for the Lotto Board. Both drawings will be held late Sunday afternoon at the Craft Fair. Winners need not be present and will be contacted by telephone. Our Christmas party will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Orlando s. Please see one of the Board ladies for further details. This year, we ask that you please bring a wrapped gift to our Christmas party. We will be donating our gifts to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in honor of John Gatto s dedication and tireless service to our parish. Please indicate, on a separate tag, whether the present is suitable for a boy, girl or adult, and the age(s) of the intended recipient. There will be no meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 and there will be no business meeting in December 3 rd. We thank Fr. Scott Daniels for speaking at our November meeting on issues affecting our lives and humanity. For those of you who were unable to attend, please take the opportunity to hear Fr. Scott speak at other locations. His insightful talks are thought provoking and inspiring. We also wish to thank Fr. Hewes, for joining us as we prayed the Rosary in the Chapel and attending our November meeting. His introductory remarks touched upon the daily Pastoral duties and responsibilities involving Life and End of Life care. He asked that we pray for priests and for young men to be called to the vocation. A special thank you to Dr. Lisa Honkanen who helped navigate us through the current health care concerns we face as Catholics. Lastly, thank you to Charles Lella for his audio-visual and culinary skills May God Bless Father Hewes, Father Scott and all of our Priests. May God Bless You and May the Blessed Mother be always at your side, Mildred, Tina, Marylou, Catherine & Judy Come let us adore Him! Could you spend 1 hour or 1/2 hour with Jesus in our church Mon.- Fri. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m.? If you are able to commit to a particular time and day each week or month, please sign up at the reception desk. All are welcome to join us on First Fridays for Eucharistic Adoration throughout the night, Friday 6:00 p.m. to Saturday 9:00 a.m. At 8 p.m. we meditate on the lives of Jesus and Mary as we pray all four Mysteries of the Rosary and at 3 a.m. we pray the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy. If you would like to be a Eucharistic Guardian, please call Lisa at (631) Jesus Christ is at once the beginning, the way, and the immortal end which we must strive to gain, but above all in Holy Communion He is the Life of our souls." Ven.Matt Talbot The Next First Friday Nocturnal Eucharistic Adoration is Fri. December 6 from 5 p.m. till Sat. November 7 at 9:00 a.m.

12 November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 Respect Life News Spiritual Adoption Program 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 Month Two Developing Baby Your baby is making progress developing all of his/her external features and internal organs. His/her brain is functioning at 40 days. His/her mother can hear his/her heartbeat now on an ultrasonic stethoscope. Milk-teeth buds are present at 6 ½ weeks. And it has been reported that a two-month old baby can suck his/her thumb. From this moment, your spiritually adopted baby grows and refines his/her body. But everything he/she needs to survive once he/she is born is already present by the end of the eighth week. NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER FOR LIFE Sunday, December 8, p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Chapel On Sunday, December 8, 2013, our parish will participate in the National Night of Prayer for Life. The purpose is to unite our prayers with Catholics throughout the country in an effort to turn hearts towards Christ, thus bringing an end to abortion and the destruction it causes to all those involved. The hours are chosen to coincide with Our Lady of Guadalupe s appearance to Juan Diego. Each hour will include formal prayer as a group and silent meditation. We will conclude with Benediction at 1 a.m. Please Come Pray With Us! 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. Please join the millions worldwide who pray each day for the monthly prayer intentions of the Pope. 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. With Mary, the mother of our Lord and of the Church, I pray especially for this month's intentions as proposed by the Holy Father. Amen. NOVEMBER Suffering Priests. That priests who experience difficulties may find comfort in their suffering, support in their doubts, and confirmation in their fidelity. Latin American Churches. That as fruit of the continental mission, Latin American Churches may send missionaries to other Churches.

13 November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 13 St. Matthews Youth Ministry November Schedule We invite all teen s 8th-12th grade to join us on our Journey to Christ We meet ever Saturday at 8pm in the library Thanks to God Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Movie Night Contemporary Teen Mass 12:30 Church Family Traditions Let s Talk Turkey Dec. 1 ** Contemporary Teen Mass 12:30 Church ** ** Please note the date change for the Youth Mass for December so that the youth of St. Matthew can be involved in the parish mission. We invite everyone to join us. ** DECEMBER SCHEDULE *Dec. 1* Dec. 7 Dec. 14 Dec. 21 Dec. 28 Contemporary Youth Mass 12:30 in the Church Join us for the Youth portion of our Parish Mission Pathway to Bethlehem Movie Night Youth Ministry Christmas Party Game Night ** Please note the date change for the Youth Mass so that the youth of St. Matthew can be involved in the parish mission ** St. Matt s Youth Ministry wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year Contact Information Gina Drost, Youth Minister Phone or Text St. Matthews 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.

14 IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER The IRA charitable rollover was revived in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of What's called a rollover is actually a qualified charitable distribution" that can be made to St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church. Here's how to do it: 1. If you are at least 70 years old on the date you make your gift. 2. If your IRA is a traditional or Roth. 3. If you don't exceed your personal maximum of $100,000 per year in qualified charitable distributions. You will not have to report your distribution as income. It will be free of federal and New York State income tax, and it will count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD). The best way for you to start is with your IRA custodian. Tell them you want to make a "qualified charitable distribution." In most cases you will only have to fill out a simple form. Your gift must go directly from your IRA to the Parish. If you receive the money first then you'll be taxed on it like any other distribution. Example: Mrs. Connors, age 76, has $125,000 in a traditional IRA and would like to contribute $5,000 to St. Matthew's Church. Upon hearing of the Charitable IRA Rollover opportunity, she directs the custodian of her IRA to transfer this amount not later than December 31, 2013 directly to the Parish as a 2013 gift. She will not be subject to income tax on her $5,000 qualified charitable distribution. This information is not intended and should not be construed as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney, tax advisor or investment professional. November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 14 Remembering Our Parish Want a great way to remember St. Matthew's Church? You can, by naming St. Matthew's directly in your will or living trust. A gift to us in your will or trust affirms your everlasting commitment to the Parish's life and works. You can instruct your attorney to use this wording: I hereby give, devise and bequeath to St. Matthew R.C. Church, with offices at 35N Service Road, Dix Hills NY the sum of $ to be used for its most urgent needs. As an alternative, you can make a gift of what remains in your estate or living trust after all other bequests and expenses have been paid: I hereby give, devise and bequeath to St. Matthew R. C. Church, with offices at, 35N Service Road, Dix Hills NY 11746, all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate (trust) to be used for its most urgent needs. For more information about remembering St Matthew's in your will or living trust, contact Dolores Tiernan x113. Do You Receive Collection Envelopes? If you are not using Automated Giving for your weekly collection, and you would like to receive parish collection envelopes, please contact Bettyanne Russo x126 or bettyanne@smrcc.org.

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17 November 17th 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 Helpful Phone Numbers AL-ANON / ALATEEN Family Group: Alcoholics Anonymous 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: Mood Disorder Support Group of Long Island MDSG (6374) Suicide Prevention SUICIDE Victims Information 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: Archbishop Fulton J, Sheen Knights Of Columbus - Council 7479 Saturday November 23, :00 pm in Msgr. Goggin Hall $10 per person includes food, wine, beer, soda, cake and coffee. Raffling off 5 turkeys Co-Chairs: Bud Pape (631) Ray Fleming (631) Roger Sirangelo (631) If you are interested in joining the KNIGHTS call Tony DeLosa (631) or Roger Sirangelo (631)