Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew

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1 May 6th, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 1 SCHEDULE OF MASSES Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York Tel: (631) Fax: (631) May 6, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter Rev. Robert S. Hewes Pastor Parochial Vicars Rev. Lawrence Chadwick and Rev. Raymond Akpunonu Pastoral Associates Sister Anthony Therese Roncallo, O. P. Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. DEACONS James McQuade, James Hanly, Carmine DeStefano, Luis Roberto Polanco 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), 12:30, and 5:15 (Youth Mass) Weekday Masses take place;; 9:00 a.m. in the church and 5:15 p.m. in the chapel. Saturday 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Eve Of Holyday 5:15 and 7:30 p.m. Holyday Will Be Printed In The Bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday 3:45 4:45p.m. Eve of Holyday and Eve of First Friday - 3:45 4:45p.m. And at any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. BAPTISMS SCHEDULE No Baptisms 4/15/12 The first 3 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 to register 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 1:00 p..m. and concluding with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY Masses are at 9:00a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from1:00 to 5:00 p.m., concluding 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- 5:15 p.m. Mass 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. 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 May 6th, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 2 Monday Novena 5:15 p.m. Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. In St. Anne 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) Thursday Young Seniors 9:00 a.m. Apostleship of Prayer- First Thursday after 9: 00 Mass Adult Choir practice 7:30 p.m. in Family Room Festival Choir: 2nd and 3rd Thursday in Family Room Friday Jr. Legion of Mary 6:30 p.m. 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 April 28th and 29th $14, Collection $16, Please use your Envelopes! Thank You Dolores Tiernan Business Manager Richard Bove Finance Chairperson Thomas Tirino Dir. of Music Ministry Sister Kathleen McCarthy Parish Outreach Deacon Carmine DeStefano and Joseph Napolitano Trustees ALTAR SERVERS Hugo Hugasian APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER Kathryn Giandoreggio ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Chris Felice: smrcc.org/st-matthew-athletics/stmatthews-athletic-program Moderator: Sr. K. McCarthy x 124 BAPTISMAL PROGRAM: PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER Deacon James McQuade Bettyanne Russo BEREAVEMENT Sr. Anthony Therese Kathryn Monaco Douglas Maryann DeVeau BIBLE STUDY Anthony Albano BOY SCOUTS Sal LaRosa BULLETIN: bulletin@smrcc.org Bettyanne Russo x 126 BUSINESS OFFICE ACCOUNTING Dolores Tiernan, Mgr CATHOLIC MINISTRIEs APPEAL John Gatto x 117 C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Donaldson,D.R.E Rita Minder, Assistant CHAPLAIN OF D.H.F.D. Deacon James Hanly CHARISMATIC GROUP Louise Williams CHEFS ON CALL Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator Mary Motlenski Judy Archbold ADULT CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director x116 Dolores Tiernan, Coordinator Nicole Nicholson Nicole@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 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Julie Cohen 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 G.K. Joseph Montelle KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES Sir Francis Scotti LECTORS Helen Campa LEGION OF MARY Terry Sbashnig MINISTRY OF PRAISE Rosemary Sammon MOMMY and ME Caroline Rafferty Silvia Campa PARISH OUTREACH Sr. Kay McCarthy x124 PILGRIM MADONNA Adreana Napolitano PLANT ENGINEER Luis Flores PRE-CANA Deacon James McQuade RCIA Marie Prainito Robert A. Ruvio RIGHT TO LIFE Toni Shannon ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Carmela Sposato SECRETARY TO THE PASTOR/ PARISH SECRETARY Bettyanne Russo x 126 SENIOR CITIZENS Dix Hills Unit SONS OF ITALY Anne Klein STEWARDSHIP/HOSPITALITY Marge Puccio ST. VINCENT de PAUL John Gatto USHERS Thomas Siegler YOUNG SENIORS Sr. Anthony Therese x120 YOUTH MINISTRY Daniel Barbier x 115 Ministry is what we leave in our wake as we follow Jesus. -Gerald Hartis

3 Saturday, May 05 5:00 pm 50th Anniversary-Frank & Carolyn Bragoli Donald Mc Cormack Frank Raio Jack Tseng-Living Intention Louise Crane Theodore Marangas 7:00 pm For All Our Parishioners Sunday, May 06 7:30 am Frank Campa 9:00 am For All Our Parishioners 9:30 am Mary & Bill Flanagan 11:00 am Margaret & William Hoffman 12:30 pm Joseph Cuneen 5:15 pm Living intention Michael Gerard Huber Monday, May 07 9:00 am Christopher Archbold 5:15 pm Al Blouin Tuesday, May 08 9:00 am Deceased Members Slevin-Leo Families 5:15 pm Jamie Festa Wednesday, May 09 9:00 am Enrichetta & John Manetta 5:15 pm Manfred Jenkeleit May 6th, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 3 Thursday, May 10 9:00 am Filomena & Lorenzo Amoroso 5:15 pm Dorothy & William Hannigan Friday, May 11 9:00 am For the Conversion of Hearts to end Abortion & Euthansia 5:15 pm Elaine Muller Saturday, May 12 9:00 am Gene Sidor Edward Hackett Mario Canobbio Mary Pastupac Roslia Cerrone Susan Madden 5:00 pm Dec'd Members of Regan-Gayer Families Frank Urso Jr. Jack Hartz Jack Tseng Living Intention Millie Tricamo Nancy Pennino 7:00 pm For All Our Parishioners Sunday, May 13 7:30 am Mother's Day Novena 9:00 am Living Intention Michael Fidelis Barton 9:30 am Teresa & Francesco Greco In Heaven 12:30 pm Margaret & Edward Malone 5:15 pm Anna Cortina & Nancy Cortina-Patti Congratulations & God bless Deacon Lawrence Onyegu He will be ordained to the Priesthood on Sat., June 9 th in St. Agnes Cathedral at 11AM. This Mass will be televised on Telecare Channel 29 on Cable. He will celebrate his first Mass at 10 th For the last several months, we were blessed to have Deacon Lawrence You are invited to a reception and breakfast for him on Sunday, May 6 th in Goggin Hall after the 9:30 AM Mass. Please join us as we thank and congratulate him. Let us remember to pray for him as he begins his ministry as a Priest in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

4 May 6th, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 4 Dear friends, The 50-day Paschal season ends with the Feast of Pentecost and is in a way prolonged with the special festal Sundays of Trinity and Corpus Christi that follow. Also, this month of May sees the celebrations of First Holy Communion Masses for our young children. These and other thoughts lead me to spend the next few weeks reflecting with you on these pages on the Catholic doctrines associated with the great Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. In the Catechism of the Catholic Church we read: 1373 "Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us," is present in many ways to his Church: 197 in His word, in his Church's prayer, "where two or three are gathered in my name," 199 in the poor, the sick, and the imprisoned, 199 in the sacraments of which He is the author, in the sacrifice of the Mass, and in the person of the minister. But "He is present... most especially in the Eucharistic species." The mode of Christ's presence under the Eucharistic species is unique. It raises the Eucharist above all the sacraments as "the perfection of the spiritual life and the end to which all the sacraments tend." 201 In the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist "the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained." 202 "This presence is called 'real' - by which is not intended to exclude the other types of presence as if they could not be 'real' too, but because it is presence in the fullest sense: that is to say, it is a substantial presence by which Christ, God and man, makes Himself wholly and entirely present." 203 There cannot be the slightest doubt from the very earliest writings of the early Fathers and teachers that the Church has always regarded what happens at the Eucharistic Liturgy (what we now call the Mass in the West and known in East as the Divine Mysteries) as an authentic and real change in the very being of the offered bread and wine. In this change, though imperceptible to the senses, the natural bread and wine become the very substance of the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of the God-Man, Christ Jesus. Well before the Church possessed the developed language to express (though never to fully explain) the nature of this change she always held and still holds that the Eucharistic Bread and Wine are not mere, or common, bread and wine. From St. Justin the Martyr in the first century down to the mature theology of Saint Thomas Aquinas, and the teaching of the Ecumenical Councils in the second millennium we see the unaltered conviction of the Catholic Church that the Eucharist contains Christ Himself under the appearances of bread and wine. This indeed is the Mystery of Faith par excellence, and to deny it, or downplay it, would do violence of the very foun- to use words attributed to St. Thomas More. For us Catholics the moment of the Consecration in which a validly ordained priest utters the words of Christ as handed down by the written and oral tradition of the Catholic Church marks the end of mere natural bread and wine and the beginning of what Catholic theology calls the Real Presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. That Real Presence of Jesus Christ, God and Man, lasts as long as the visibility of the physical species persists. Hence the care with which the Church in her ministers handles the Sacred Species and treats even the physical particles of the Blessed Sacrament. While avoiding any artificiality or forced preciousness in manner, this reality of the Eucharist should evoke in both clergy and lay faithful a palpable reserve, reverence, and awe. Casualness or a careless informality has no place at the Mass or in the treatment of the Blessed Sacrament at Communion and afterward. This parish has long been blessed with the deep sense of reverence for the Eucharist. The very fact that Tabernacle has literally and figuratively central to our lives. An established custom of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament several hours While Christ is present in the soul by indwelling grace, in the proclamation of Sacred Scripture in the Liturgy, and in the body of the Church assembled in the persons of a congregation at Mass, it is the Eucharistic Presence solely that is We all must be in the literal sense - in how we speak, act, and comport ourselves when treating of this Sacrament lest we injure the dignity of the One who is present and dull our sense of faith and reverence. We all can notice and criticize a care-less celebration of a Mass, or notice a possibly irreverent reception and handling of the Blessed Sacrament. Indeed, the recently revised Roman Missal makes the point forcefully in restoring some traditional Catholic terms such as Chalice Sad to say, a lack of reverence can occur precisely at First Holy Communion Masses where while the children are well-trained and reverent, many adult guests seem unfamiliar with the Mass and can make outwardly awkward, if not irreverent, Communions themselves. As the celebrant of these Masses I make every effort to celebrate First Holy Communion pleasantly, yet with rever- Communion be the main focus. Everything else is secondary. May this month of Mary, one of whose many titles is Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, bring many blessings both to our First Communicants and to us all! Fr. Hewes

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6 May 6th, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 6 We Remember In Prayer Those Who Are Sick or In Need In Our Church And Community Dorothy Stephan Toni Shannon, Ann Miller, Krystina Moskwa, Jerry Burke, Thomas Curry, Carolyn Lonergan, Baby Jordan Albert, Anne Porzio, John Rogan, Katelyn Roberts, Margaret Crehan, William Haughey, Mary Ann Paolo, Christopher Seefried, John Baricevich, Louis Catherine Czarnomski, Rudy Grzan, Laura Grzan, Valentino Manetta, Flori Young, Patricia Chmiel, Catherine Byrnes, C.A. Alessandro, Edward Thon, Daniel Zhang, Ari Sakitos, A. Cristello, Greg and Emily Pederson, John Murry, Dennis MacNamara, Jean Marie Nassano, Edward S. Connolly Jr., Alphonse Barone, Emily Gargiulo, Nicholas Guarino, Daniel, Alex Staz, Kenny, Anne, Emerson, Lisa, Mario Pulciani, Baby Zachary Knoll, Jeffrey Kostiv, Dorothy Matigzeck, James Flynn, Louis Carpet, Erin Berrios, Pat Schallock, Babies John and Elizabeth Joseph, Joseph Grimaldi, Grace Izzo, Marilyn Abbot, Lauri Kramer, Kathleen Scott, Babies Ty Campbell, Remy Zappulla and Mia Rose. Michael Morgan Jr., Ann Posa, Avi Bernstein, Linda Romero, Michael Sikalis, John Ree, Dori Costa, Lorraine Trunzo, Margaret Shelton, Michael Leonard Silecchia, Peter Ariola Sr. Ginger Schikowitz, Chelsea Sullivan, Diane Komito, Shane Breslin, Marianna Raaidy, Anna Cusucci, Faye D'Amore, Antonella Lauretta, Adrianna Napolitano, Carmella Michka, Jerome Min, Stephen and Donna Regis, Donna Hopkins, William Lott, Gurrieri, Josephine Flynn, Linda and Garret Lee, Marie Crupi, Russell Booksaver, Maria Contreres, Joseph Strippoli, William Tracy, Doreen Richter, Baby Chloe Atienza, Scott Pfiefer, Calvin Smith, Valentino Manetta, Rita Cornetta. 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 Bread and Wine are in Honor of upcoming Ordination to the Priesthood The Altar Flowers are in Honor of Rev. Raymond Achievement of a PhD in Pastoral Psychology Leaving a Legacy of Faith When you next update your estate plans, please consider continuing your lifelong stewardship by leaving a bequest to St. Matthew R.C. Church For more information, or to receive a copy of an informational brochure please call ext. 229 or bkilarjian@drvc.org We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Petty Officer Lawrence B. Famighette, U.S. Navy Afghanistan, Capt. Richard Macchio- Army-1st Air Cavalry deployed to Afghanistan, 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, LCPL Andrew Dubriske, 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.

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9 May 6th, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 9 START- Spirituality, Theology and Religious Tradition Rounding off Fr. Hewes' reflections on the Passion of Christ, which began in Lent, will be the concluding lecture on May 8th, Tuesday. Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Ss. Joseph/Jude Rms. Topic: The Resurrection Gospel Fifth Sunday of Easter In the Gospel today, Jesus says : and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you Indeed, by helping the poor we that with Jesus we can do everything. June Weddings: Banns Announced for the First Time John Kirby and Nancy Hopps Lenny Castagna and Tara Maceiko Michael Prahalis and Michelle Finelli Wendell Mascarenas and Jaclyn Lent Brian Klimek and Christine Pizzo Jack Pachacz and Melissa Schwab May 12 & 13th 5:00 P.M. B. Vogt 7:30 A.M. C. DeStefano 9:30 A.M. T. Rosenlicht 11:00 A.M. G. Comanducci 12:30 P.M R. Ruvio 5:15 P.M. No assigned Lector Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion May 12 & 13th 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM 5:15 PM R. Grande B. Hermosura M. Prainito I. Lucie A. Sosnilo M. Brennan C. Vela K. DiGiovanna F. Manetta K. Zaki C. Sposato J. Giordano M. Schmucker J. Gatto J. Napolitano J. Roosa A. Albano C. Vogt B. Napolitano G. Roosa M. Shef St. Matthew Altar Server Schedule May 12 & 13th Saturday May 12th 5:00 Pm : Thomas LaRosa, Joseph Nestola, Travis Ricca, Matthew Soviero, Sunday May 13th 7:30 Am : Angelo & Joseph Ambrosio, Steven Furlan 9:30 Am : Matthew Gacek, Devin, Mikayla & Shannon Iezzoni, Brendan Jaghab, Sean Lenahan 11:00 Am: Hope & Teresa McDavid, Kazimierz Jr. & Ziemowit Ryder 12:30 Pm : Christopher Knieste, John Lerch 5:15 Pm : Ryan Glass, Michele Hamparian

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11 Dear Rosarians: May 6th, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 11 PLEASE SUPPORT THE ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Our next Rosary meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. We will begin our meeting by praying the Rosary in the Chapel promptly at 7:00 p.m. We will begin our meeting by praying the Rosary in the Chapel. We will proceed outside to the Grotto for the Crowning of the Youth Choir under the direction of Nicole Nicholsen will lead us in song in praise and honor of the Blessed Virgin Mother. We will proceed to Monsignor Goggin Hall for our regular monthly meeting. At this meeting, Mildred Czech, our past president, will nominate officers for the upcoming Board election which will take place in June during our meeting at the end of the year party. You can call Mildred at if you are interested in a position on the new board. The Rosary Altar Society is a ministry by many being banded together in Fraternal Charity by that most devotional form of prayer to praise and honor the Blessed Virgin Mother of God. Please continue to pray the Rosary. Our Fashion Show was a great success. This event would not have been successful without your constant support. I thank the Board and all the Rosarians for all their hard work. I thank Luis for his constant help and dedication for our Society. A special thanks goes to our musicians, Nicole, Angela and Joseph. Their performance and talents made our fashion show complete. Their contribution to our Society is greatly appreciated. after all Masses. Our cake ladies for this month are: Olga Mantione, Judy A., Lorreine Schneyf and Nellie Messina. Thank you ladies for serving refreshments to our second graders on their first Reconciliation which the children really enjoyed. Please remember in prayer those Rosarians or family members who are ill and their caregivers. Kindly pray or the repose of the souls and all our loved ones who have gone before us into eternal life. May our Blessed Mother give comfort to their families. We pray especially for the safety of our service men and women and for peace throughout the world. Let us pray to the Blessed Mother for all our Parish family, in our homes and hearts. Through the Rosary, may She bring us closer to her Son Jesus. God Bless You, Carmela Sposato President Upcoming Rosary Altar Society Events May 8, 2012 Rosary Meeting June 5, 2012 Rosary Meeting The St. Matthew Rosary Altar Society Is having their Sale In front of the church after all masses the weekend of of May 12th and 13th Thank You for your constant support! ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY This Society has many roles in the Parish. The primary purpose of the Rosary Altar Society is to praise and honor the Blessed Mother, to secure her patronage by the recitation of the Rosary and for the mutual spiritual benefit of all members throughout the world. They are entrusted with the care of the Altar;; the heart of every Catholic Church. Their duty is to provide and maintain a suitable dwelling place for Our Lord Jesus Christ. This is a labor of love;; no particular talents are required, just love and pride in the Church. They are a very active group, with meetings once a month. They run social functions, fundraisers and assist with Parish events. All ladies of the Parish are encouraged to become a part of this active Society devoted to Our Lady and our Parish. Contact: Carmela Sposato at or Judy Archbold at

12 May 6th, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 12 The Family Rosary Group prays the Rosary each month on the first Friday of the month at St. Elizabeth Melville N.Y. and the 2nd Friday in the Chapel here at St. Matthew at 8:30 pm. 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 1 and 5 p.m.? Call Julie Cohen at if you are able to commit to a particular time and day each week or month. You can also 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) "O Sacred Banquet, in which Christ is received, the memory of His passion is renewed, the soul is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us."- St.Thomas Aquinas " The Next First Friday Nocturnal Eucharistic Adoration is Fri. June 1st from 6 p.m. till Sat. June 2nd at 9:00 a.m. Please join the millions worldwide who pray each day for the monthly prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI. 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. 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. MAY The Family. That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society. Mary, Guide of Missionaries. That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus. SENIOR MOMENTS-YES REMINDERS: On May 17th we will have a speaker from the Bristol Assisted Living in East Northport. No one really wants to broach this subject but it is something that we need to know as much about as possible. Each of us has someone or knows of someone that is a resident of this kind of facility. There is much to learn and this is your opportunity to hear directly and get answers to any question that you may have. This meeting is open to everyone who is interested, regardless of age. If you are joining us for the September 13th trip to Lancaster to see "Jonah", and enjoy dinner at the Shady Maple Restaurant, now is the time to send in your payment of $115. Due to the confusion of several people signing up twice, I believed that we had reached our quota and had to turn some people away. The mistake is corrected and a few seats are still available. The trip to Atlantic City is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16th. Regreattably, the bus has gone up again. The cost will be $40 (an increase of $2.00) with a $30 give back from Showboat. If interested in this or any trip, call During the last two meetings, our creative talents were challenged. Thanks so much to Lauren for her wonderful art instruction and to Joyce, who had us designing tie dye type scarves. Thanks to you both for your time and talents. Remember all those who are ill and their loving caregivers. Pray for our military and their families. See you in Church...Pat

13 May 6th, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 13 RESPECT LIFE NEWS Spiritual Adoption Program MONTHS SEVEN AND EIGHT - Developing Baby You are in the home stretch with your spiritually adopted baby. He/she is completely formed, and has been since 8 weeks. All he/she is doing now is gaining weight - - and making his/her mother uncomfortable with his/her size. But she is not worried. In a short time, her baby will be born. Your baby's mother appreciated the prayers you have said for her and her baby throughout the pregnancy. It has not been easy, but your prayers have given her the grace she needed to bring her baby to term. The Next Respect Life Meeting will be on May 15, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mirror Room. All Are Welcome! Open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a. m. - 5:00 p.m. Unique Religious Gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues, picture frames, and so much more! The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center, across from the Receptionist area. RECOGNITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO HAVE SERVED OUR PARISH AS ALTAR SERVERS AND LECTORS We are very grateful to our High School Seniors for their many years of dedicated Service to God and to our Parish as Altar Servers and Lectors. We will thank and honor these wonderful, young Parishioners at the 11 A.M. Mass on Sunday, May 20 th. Our Pastor, Fr. Hewes will give them a special blessing. Therefore, if you are an Altar Server or a Lector and are graduating from High School this year, please complete the form below and return it with your picture to the Parish Center to Sister Kay McCarthy by Saturday, April 21st. If you prefer, you may it to kaymccarthyop@optonline.net Thank you and God bless you. Name Address Telephone No. I am an Altar Server Lector I will attend the 11 A.M. Mass on May 20th Yes No Brief Biography:

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15 May 6th, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 15 WE ARE LOOKING FOR 10 TEEN VOLUNTEERS (AGES 14 +) TO HELP WITH THE SUMMER SESSION July 9-20, 2012 Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 9:30am-1:00pm Please see the website for the Teen Volunteer Form at under ministries, Mommy & Me.

16 May 6th, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 16 Defensive Driving Course The National Safety Council will present a Defensive Driving Course for Insurance and Point Reduction. It will be given here at St. Matthew on THURSDAYS, May 10th and May 17th from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (both nights). For info. and registration call (631) Seats are limited. The cost is $45 per person. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry. Couples who have had problems in their own marriages and have recovered from those problems, share their experiences with couples in troubled marriages with the hope that they too will see that their marriage can be saved. Thousands of couples all over the globe have found hope, help and healing by participating in the Retrouvaille program. A Retrouvaile weekend is a deeply personal and private experience shared between a husband and wife that can help a couple to reconnect and go on to lead a happy and fulfilling life together. For more information about the upcoming weekend that begins on Friday, June 8 th, 2012 at the Montfort Fathers Retreat House in Bay Shore please call and you will be connected (confidentially) to an experienced couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help. The following students have made the Honor Roll for the Third Quarter at Douglas Ateniese Joshua Bacon Danielle Baran Christina Catalano Lauren Coco Diana Colacicco Asha Cotterell Krystina Czech Anthony De Los Reyes Jr. Cole DeBenedittis Ashley Degel Daniel DeSanti Gregory Diem Jeanine Gentile Michael Gentile James Gentile Daniel Gerson Lana Giaccone Christopher Hidalgo Lauren Kirincic Brandon LaBarbera Gabriella Leamey Jeannette-Marie Lewis Deanna Lewis Michael Lichtman James Maguire Michelle Maguire Joseph Maguire Antonia Marulli Marina Massa Donald Mathews Kirk McDavid Veronica Muratore Emily Nichols Caroline Nickolaus Noelle Notarantonio Jake Orent Matthew Ostermann Maria Pileggi Ashley Rabl Emily Rance Travis Ricca Joseph Ricchiuti Tyreak Richardson Michael Russo Danielle Sciarretta Sabrina Scibilia Shannon Seery Sabrina Siena Joseph Sotomayor Nicole Stratton Nicole Vitellaro Blake Walton Danielle White Brianna Xirinachs

17 May 6th, 2012 The Fifth Sunday of Easter 17 Sacred Heart Academy Hempstead, New York Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Course August 20-24, 2012 September 8, 2012 and October 13,2012 Cost: $200 (includes all materials) Two sessions are available. For information and applications, please call: ext. 249 In addition, we are offering a PSAT review course for any student entering his/her Junior year in September Sacred Heart Academy Hempstead, New York PSAT Review Course August 13-17, 2012, September 8, 2012 and September 22, 2012 Cost: $200 (includes all materials) Student must bring their own calculators. Two sessions are available. For information and.applications.. please call: ext. 249 Christians of the Holy Land: It would be a blessing if you can celebrate the Vigil Mass of Easter in Jerusalem at the Sepulcher Church. Holy Saturday in Arabic is known as "Saturday of the Light". Parishioners would fill the Church, courtyard and the roof. When the Patriarch exits the Tomb with the Light, lit by the Holy Spirit, at hand, passing it from one candle to the next, there is a frantic euphoria of happiness. On Holy Saturday our focus is on the Tomb of Christ. This is no ordinary grave. It is not a place of corruption, decay and defeat. It is life-giving, a source of power, victory and liberation. I encourage you to visit this Tomb and stand in solidarity with the Christian Palestinians. Do NOT deprive yourself of touching what Christ touched literally! I ask you this Easter and the next 50 days, to remember the Christian character of the Holy Land in your prayers, namely the Christian Palestinians, and our Holy Sites commemorating Jesus' earthly journey. Happy Easter. Peace, Rami Qumsieh, B.Eng. a concerned Catholic Palestinian from Bethlehem Please join us for a Pilgrimage Helpful Phone Numbers Life Center of Long Island: Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk: Child Abuse: Daytop: DAYTOP Brighter Tomorrows: The Retreat (Domestic Violence Hotline) Birthright: Seabury Barn: Catholic Charities (Food Stamp Info): Fidelis (Family Health Plus): Good Shepherd Hospice: Hope House Ministries: Alcoholics Anonymous 24-Hr Hotline: Suicide Prevention SUICIDE Marriage Encounter Retrouvaille D.R.V.C. Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel and volunteers