22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

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1 22ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Fr. Christopher Costigan, Pastor... Ext. 302 Cheryl Nicholson... Ext. 301 Parish Assistant Mrs. Kathy Day... Ext. 304 Bookkeeper Mrs. Marlene Jean-Baptiste Co-Director of Social Ministry or , Ext. 320 Ms. Barbara Powell Co-Director of Social Ministry or , Ext. 321 Cheryl Nicholson... Ext. 312 Bulletin Editor Voice Mail Only: Must Leave a Message Deacon Hernst Bellevue... Ext. 346 Director of Adult Faith Formation English/Creole Baptismal Program Mr. Alvin Ingram... Ext. 347 Liturgy Chairperson Mr. Tom Gould... Ext. 348 Plant Manager Mrs. Dulce Sepulveda... Ext. 349 Spanish Baptism Program Elissa Hanson... Ext.350 Choir Director & Organist Ms. Lisette Joachim... Ext 351 Ministry of Consolation Deacon Evenou Saint-Louis Parochial Archivist... Ext. 352 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Deacon Trevor Mathurin, Director of Religious Education...Ext. 311 Mrs. Imogene Regan, RCIA Director...Ext PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL U.S. Air Force: Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Simpson Master Sergeant Scott Moller Tech. Sgt. Francisco J. Velasquez Master Sgt. Jeremy Salaver U.S. Army: Private Angelique J. Rosado Master Sergeant Jill Agront Sgt. Hisnard Cadet, Jr. Staff Sgt. Misael Exantus PFC Zaymery Villalobos Special Force Kareem Inniss Spc. Richard Aquilar Captain Gavin Campbell McMahon LTC Douglas Boltuc Sgt. Andrew Gandolfo PFC Francisco Fuentes Melinium PFC Stefan Saindoux PFC Luc-Ambert Saindoux, Jr. PFC Betty Piquion Sgt. Henry Pazmino U.S. Marines: 1 st Battalion Carlos Fuentes CPL Daniel C. Monroe RCT Eric Joel Vazquez Sergeant W. Jason Ferris L. Cpl. Alfonso Rodriquez Oswaldo Pazmino INDEPENDENCE STRENGTH FREEDOM U.S. Navy: Airman Herbert J. Alvarado JE-4/CS3 Jesus Ron Lt. Joseph A. Baugh Cpl. Eric Omar Matos Lt. John R. Esposito AG2/Petty Officer 2 nd Class Michael McGee Gordy Garcia

2 Saint Martha Roman Catholic Church 546 GREENGROVE AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NEW YORK Phone: (516) THE PASTOR S WEEKLY LETTER September 3, 2017 ~ Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary time ~ As we prepare to select members for the three new Pastoral Committees as mentioned in previous bulletins, please prayerfully reflect and consider others (or yourself) who might be a faithful member of one of the committees. The person does not have to be someone who is already involved in many parish activities, but must be someone who is a faithful Sunday worshipper here at St. Martha. All members of any committees must complete background checks and VIR- TUS training. Please return all nominations to Parish Office by September 18. Name of Nominee: Address: Phone: Name of one nominating: Phone and Primary Mass attended: Why do you recommend this person to serve? Alors que nous préparons la sélection des membres pour les trois nouveaux comités pastoraux, comme mentionné dans les précédents bulletins, veuillez s il vous plaît réfléchir dans la prière et désigner une autre personne (ou bien vous-même) qui pourrait être un membre fidèle dans un de ces comités. La personne n a pas besoin d être déjà impliquée dans plusieurs activités paroissiales, mais elle doit assister régulièrement à la messe du dimanche ici à Sainte Martha. Tous les membres des comités devront compléter une vérification de leurs antédédents et un cours de formation VIRTUS. Veuillez retourner toutes les candidatures au bureau de la paroisse avant le 18 septembre. Nom du Candidat Proposé: Adresse: No. de Téléphone: Nom du Présentateur: Téléphone et Messe habituelle: Pourquoi recommandez-vous cette personne pour servir? 2

3 Saint Martha Roman Catholic Church 546 GREENGROVE AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NEW YORK Phone: (516) THE PASTOR S WEEKLY LETTER September 3, 2017 ~ Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary time ~ A medida que nos preparamos para seleccionar a los miembros de los tres nuevos comités pastorales como se mencionó en los boletines anteriores, por favor reflexionen en oración y consideren a otros (o a ustedes mismos) que podrían ser miembros fieles de uno de los comités. La persona no tiene que ser alguien que ya está involucrado en muchas actividades de la parroquia, pero debe ser alguien que es un fiel adorador de Domingo aquí en Todos los miembros de cualquier Comité deben completar los controles de antecedentes y la formación Virtus. Favor de devolver todas las nominaciones a la oficina parroquial para el 18 de Septiembre. Nombre del candidato: Dirección: Teléfono: Correo electrónico: Nombre de alguna nominación: Teléfono y correo electrónico: Misa primaria atendida: por qué recomienda a esta persona para servir? THE PHARISEES LACK OF TRUE PERFECTION First, it must be known that every venial sin merits a punishment in this world or in the next, and for those who are lost through having died in the state of mortal sin, this punishment of venial sin will be eternal. Furthermore, venial sin weakens and enervates the soul; thus it renders it more feeble in resisting temptations and in doing good. It makes the fervor of charity grow cold. It retards spiritual progress. If many...do not attain true perfection it will not be necessary to seek another cause for this fact. Not keeping themselves with fear in the presence of God, they allow themselves to be easily carried away by useless and vain things. Venial sin is also a great obstacle to the familiar friendship of the soul with God, to the secret consolation of the Holy Spirit, to the interior taste of the divine goodness and suavity. Lastly, it easily disposes to mortal sin, as we have said, if one does not make an effort to correct it with constant vigilance. This meditation should produce in us three effects: a profound hatred of sin, a resolution to detest it by frequent acts of contrition, and a firm purpose to die rather than ever to commit it again. The Angelic Doctor exhorts us strongly to this hatred of sin. He says: If you love everything, exclude sin, fear nothing but sin. Love God alone and let nothing render you sad except sin. VENERABLE MOTHER JULIENNE MORELL, O. P. (+1653) was a Dominican nun born in Barcelona, Spain. She spoke several languages, and was the first woman to receive a Doctor of Laws Degree. 3

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5 If thou love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength, thou shall serve Him well. This is NOT a substitute for your schedule! Please refer to the schedule you received from the head of your ministry! If you are unable to serve, do not call the office! Find a replacement or contact your ministry head! 5:00PM - Lector: Martha Ann Brady Altar Server: David LaBlanc Eucharistic Ministers: Yolande Austin, Marie G. Brice, Marlene Laroche Ushers: Rosemarie Allen, Thomas Maddox, Jennifer King, Mario Cadavid, Alejandro Apresa 7:30AM - Lector: Nativita St. Louis Eucharistic Ministers: Elaine Burke, Sharon Burke, Karen Hart Ushers: Jim Capriotti, Carmen Charles, Anton Brown, Genevieve Charles, Joseph Gedeon, Alex Apresa 11:00AM - Lector: Karleine Graham Altar Servers: Gabrielle Germain, Gaille Germain, Rose-Nally Fils-Aimé Eucharistic Minister: Marie L. Charles, Solange Bricourt, Pat Edwards, Marie Jiha, Lisette Joachim, Marie Lucie Lebon Ushers: Bennett Paul, Agnes Duclairon, Wilner Nestor, Frantz Denis Thank you for your generosity to St. Martha s Parish! August 27, :00 PM Mass... $ :30 AM Mass... $ :45 AM Mass... $2, :00 AM Mass... $1, :30 PM Mass... $ Poor Box... $57.00 (Does not reflect donations made by Faith Direct) nd Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017 Monday September 4 Labor Day (Office closed) 8:30 AM... In Thanksgiving for Ian Nelson Tuesday September 5-Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, Religious 8:30 AM... With deep gratitude for the successful surgery of Eric Faroul Wednesday September 6 8:30 AM... Frances M. Claus Thursday September 7 8:30 AM... Frances M. Claus Friday September 8 8:30 AM... Morning Prayer Service Saturday September 9 5:00 PM... Martijn Sajous Sunday September 10 7:30 AM... In Thanksgiving for Natalie Nelson-Tanghow 8:45 AM... Santa Maria la Antigua Patrona de Panama & The Parishioners of St. Martha 11:00 AM... In Thanksgiving for Marthe Marie Desdunes 12:30 PM... In Thanksgiving for Blessings Received Bulletin Reflection In today s second reading, St. Paul exhorts the Romans to total stewardship. Brothers and sisters, he urges,...offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who stand ready to offer themselves and their gifts in the service of God, our neighbors and the wider parish community. SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 10, 2017 Ezekiel 33:7-9 Ps 95:1-2, Romans 13:8-10 Matthew 18:15-20

6 Lectio Divina A Prayerful Reading of Sacred Scripture The Gospel for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 16:21-27 Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised. Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you (16:21-22). Began to show: notice show, not tell - manifestation vs. mere understanding. Earlier, on a high mountain, the devil showed Jesus all the kingdoms of the world in their magnificence - an act of temptation (Mt 4:8). So too, Peter takes this showing of Jesus as a temptation to be spurned. But, ironically, now it is Peter who assumes the role of tempter by trying to prohibit Jesus. Other instances of rebuking Mt 19:13, when the disciples rebuke children to keep them away from Jesus, and Mt 20:31, when the crowds rebuke the blind men beseeching Jesus if heeded would prevent Jesus from bestowing his mercy. Another paradox: Peter s rebuke, God forbid! Literally means God be merciful. However, when Jesus rebukes the wind and the sea in Mt. 8:26, the crowds intent on publicizing his healings in Mt 12:16, his disciples to keep quiet about his being the Messiah (Mt 16:20), the demon in the possessed boy (Mt 17:18) - his rebukes are ordered to perfecting faith. In effect, Jesus shows us in advance the horror of his own wounds on Calvary to woo us to the reality of redemption. Suffer greatly from the elders Saint Thomas Aquinas: This caused a certain abjection and humiliation, for when someone suffers at the hand of common people, it is no great thing; but when at the hand of the wise and those who seem good, the humiliation is great. He turned and said to Peter, Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do (16:23). He turned: Jesus reprimands Peter as he did Satan in the temptation (Mt 4:10) and the demons of Gadara (Mt 8:32). Get behind me Aquinas: That is, Follow me. Compare Peter s obstacle - literally, scandal - to Mt 18:6-9. Aquinas: When God withdrew his grace, Peter s humanity and weakness appeared to the point that Jesus called Peter Satan. In this way, the Lord sometimes wills perfect human beings to fall, that they may know their own humanity. To forbid the Passion: the ultimate satanic act. Then Jesus said to his disciples, Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it (16:24-25). Must deny himself: the Lord has already prepared his disciples for this teaching in Mt 5:29-30; 10:39. If we fail to deny ourselves, we may risk denying Jesus: Mt 10:33; 26:34, 35, 70, 72, 74. Father Cornelius a Lapide, S.J.: Deny himself means let him put away from him his own judgment and human affection. Let every believer deny his own imaginations, his own prurient urges, his own human reasoning, his own will; and let him direct it and conform it in all things to the will of God. For as in baptism we renounce Satan, and as it were abjure him, so ought we fully to deny, and as it were abjure ourselves, that is our lusts. For these are more inimical to us and our salvation than the devils themselves. For we dread the devil himself, but our lusts deceive us by their flattery, and profess to be our friends. Let us leave ourselves as we have made ourselves by sinning, and let us remain ourselves such we have been made by grace. Saint Gregory the Great: Let a believer deny himself so that a man should go away from himself and become a stranger to himself, yea, that he should leave off to be what he was and begin to be what he was not, and become as it were a new and another human man. 6

7 Lectio Divina Cont d A Prayerful Reading of Sacred Scripture The Gospel for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 16:21-27 We must take up (Mt 9:6; 11:29; 14:20; 15:37; 27:32) the cross or else the gift of divine life may be taken from us (Mt 25:28-29). A Lapide: Jesus says: I your Captain will go before you; therefore, just follow me, because I will precede you, not only by my example, but by my help, and I will make you certain of victory and the crown, if only you will follow me and earnestly cooperate with my grace. An example of someone who wishes to save his life: the third servant in the parable of the talents: Mt 25:18, Will find it examples of finding : Mt 7:7-8; 11:29; 13:44; 18:13; 27:32. What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life? Or what can one give in exchange for his life? (16:26). Saint Basil the Great: Herein lies perfect self-denial: if someone has reached the point where he is not concerned in the least about his life, no matter how much talk there may be about death. For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father s glory, and then he will repay all according to his conduct (16:27). The Son of Man will come: see Mt 25: CCC 294: The glory of God consists in the realization of [the] manifestation and communication of his goodness, for which the world was created. Repay: see Mt 6:4, 6, 18. A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time -Bishop Robert Barron - - When Jesus speaks of the trials he will undergo in the Holy City, Peter, shockingly enough, rebukes him. It might be worthwhile to allow this image of the chief of the Apostles angrily remonstrating with the Lord to linger in your mind, for it is one of the clearest biblical images for sin. Disciples listen to Jesus; sinners tell him what to do. Disciples obey the Master; sinners correct him. In one of his very first speeches recorded in the Gospels, Jesus tells his followers, Metanoiete, which could be literally rendered as go beyond the mind that you have or change your way of thinking. In the wake of Peter s rebuke, Jesus says something very similar, Get behind me, Satan! You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do. So what precisely is the difference between these two frames of reference? To think in the human manner is to follow an instinct toward self-protection. To think in the divine manner is to follow an instinct toward selfdonation. The old mind flees from the cross, but the new mind seeks it out. Do we want to save our lives or do we want to give them away? Everything that we say and do will be conditioned ultimately by the way in which we answer that fundamental question. When Jesus speaks, directly and concretely, of the cross he wants us to take up, do we rebuke him? If so, we have some more spiritual work to do. 7

8 CALL FOR PRAYERS AND SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY Bishop John O. Barres has asked that all parishes join in prayer for those who are suffering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. To support those in need at this time, Bishop Barres has authorized a special collection to be taken up at the Masses this weekend. In lieu of the Monthly Maintenance Collection this weekend, the money collected will go the HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF FUND. Parishioners can bring in money anytime. Checks to St. Martha should have HURRICANE in the memo line; or donations should be placed inside an envelope marked HURRICANE RELIEF. THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA COLLECTION The Catholic University of America, located in Washington D.C., is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States. CUA offers students an excellent education in a faith-filled atmosphere that is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition. Some of our own diocesan priests have received education and have specialized in different ecclesiastical courses and are now serving our Diocese. Next week is the National Collection for The Catholic University of America. Every dollar given directly supports aid for students from dioceses across the country, including our diocese. Please be generous. COLECTA PARA LA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE AMÉRICA La Universidad Católica de América, ubicada en Washington D.C, es la Universidad Nacional de la Iglesia Católica de los Estados Unidos. Conocida como CUA, ella ofrece a los estudiantes una excelente educación en un ambiente de fe fundada en la tradición Católica intelectual. Algunos de nuestros sacerdotes han recibido educación y se han especializado en diferentes cursos eclesiásticos y hoy están sirviendo en nuestra Diócesis. La próxima semana es la Colecta Nacional para La Universidad Católica de América. Cada dólar que usted dé apoya directamente la asistencia dada a estudiantes de las diócesis a través de esta nación, incluyendo nuestra diócesis. Gracias por su generosidad. 8

9 Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) will begin classes next week. Any adult 18 years and older, who wants to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist), please call the office at (516) , Ext. 314 and leave your name and a good contact phone number. NO ONE IS TOO OLD TO RECEIVE THESE SACRAMENTS 9

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11 On June 30, 2016, a ring was found after the 11:00 AM Mass and was returned to the parish center by one of our deacons. If you lost a ring, and thought you d never find it, we may have it! It appears to be very special and it was Fr. Chris who came up with the idea of running an ad to connect it to its rightful owner. Contact the parish Center at , Ext 301. CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL AS OF AUGUST 2, 2017 GOAL: $40,000 REBATE STARTS AT $32,000 PLEDGES TO DATE: $26,986 UNDER GOAL: $13,014 UNDER FIRST REBATE: $5014 NUMBER OF DONORS: 216 ROSARY SOCIETY Anyone who is interested in joining the Rosary Society, we are having a meeting on September 7, 2017 in Bethany Hall at 12:30 PM. We pray, we share and we gather for our annual communion breakfast in October. Please come! Thank you! But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. - (Matthew 5:44-45) Scripture Readings September 4 September 9 Monday, September 4 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Psalm 96 Luke 4:16-30 Tuesday, September 5 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11 Psalm 27 Luke 4:31-37 Wednesday, September 6 Colossians 1:1-8 Psalm 52 Luke 4:38-44 Thursday, September 7 Colossians 1:9-14 Psalm 98 Luke 5:1-11 Friday, September 8 Micah 5:1-4a Psalm 13 Matthew 1:1-16, S a t u r day, Se p t e mber 9 Colossians 1:21-23 Psalm 54 Matthew Luke 6: Vocation Prayer Merciful Father, you sent your Son into the world to free us from the power of sin and evil. Grant that, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, our Mother of Mercy, many young men will respond to your call to give of themselves in imitation of Christ the Redeemer. Fill them with the light of your Holy Spirit that they may renounce the power of the world, proclaim truth and freedom, and bring consolation and relief to oppressed Christians. Bless our family of Mercy with numerous holy priests and brothers who will offer our world the testimony of your faith and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN

12 Cada miércoles, de 9:00 AM a 2:00 PM y de 4:00 PM a 7:00 PM, el Padre César R. Bejarano, OFM se encuentra disponible en el Centro Parroquial para confesiones y dirección espiritual. LA EUCARISTÍA SE OFRECE: Por el eterno descanso de Ralph J. D Atri y Elizabeth D Atri. GRUPO DE ORACION: Los miércoles, a las 7:00 PM en el gimnasio. ULTREYA: Cada domingo, a las 11:00 AM en la Capilla. JUVENTUD SIN FRONTERAS: Los jueves, a las 7:30 PM en el Salón Betania. CORO HISPANO: No hay ensayos durante el mes de julio y agosto. MINISTERIO DE ACOGIDA: Aquellos ministros que extienden la bienvenida y entregan las hojas de canto a los feligreses que van entrando a la Iglesia.. MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CATÓLICO: Se reúne cada 15 días. Para informarse, llamen al o al CENACULO DIVINA MISERICORDIA: Primer martes, a las 7:00 PM en la Capilla. MISA JUVENIL Y DE NIÑOS: Cada segundo domingo del mes. LOS NIÑOS: Cada domingo los niños son convocados al Salón Betania para escuchar y compartir las enseñazas de las lecturas dominicales. ESCUELA DE LA PALABRA: Cada martes, a las 7:30 PM en San Ladislaus. PRESENTACION Y BENDICION DE PÁRVULOS: Cada segundo y cuarto domingos del mes. EL SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: El tercer domingo de cada mes, a las 2:30 PM en la iglesia. Los interesados consulten con la Sra. Dulcelina Sepúlveda. XXII DOMINGO ORDINARIO Indiscutiblemente que la seducción del maligno existe. La hemos experimentado de muchas maneras y en muchas ocasiones. Hoy las lecturas nos invitan no tanto a reconocer dichas seducciones, sino a reconocer que, cerca del Señor, las podemos vencer. El profeta Jeremías reconoce que Dios lo ha seducido para que predique su Palabra y siembre su mensaje. Sin embargo, san Pablo le advierte a los romanos que hay otros tipos de criterio en el mundo que se pueden convertir en seducciones negativas y les exhorta a que se entreguen al llamado con que le han correspondido al Señor para poder distinguir cuál es la voluntad de Dios en sus vidas el Evangelio nos aclara que ese llamado incluye un caminar con Jesús hacia la muerte y resurrección, a pesar de que Pedro, en el texto de hoy, lo quiere evitar. Nos conviene reflexionar sobre los criterios del mundo en que vivimos y la propuesta que la Iglesia nos ofrece como camino con Jesús y lejanía del enemigo: Cuáles son las diferencias que encontramos entre ambas? 12

13 THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to my medical fund thus far. I found out my initial campaign (not run by me) has been shut down for an unknown reason. The first campaign helped cover my household bills from missed work, as well as smaller hospital bills. This new campaign is set up in hopes of paying back some of the $90k+ I owe as of now. (This is only one of the two surgeries I have had so far.) It is very possible I will have to claim bankruptcy if I cannot make a good dent. That is a very frightening thought as a single parent. For those of you who either have donated already, or cannot afford to, please do not feel obligated. I ask for prayers for myself and for my family. It has been a very rough couple of months. The new link is You can also leave donations at the Parish Center. Every little bit helps, and has helped. God bless and thank you so much. St. Martha s has been incredible with your generosity. ~Elissa Hanson, Music Director he list of names that will appear under this column will reflect ONLY those who are CRITICALLY ILL. The individual or family member must contact the Parish Center in order to be placed on the Sick List. Please note the new address the Parish Center at cnicholson@saintmartha.org ( PRAY FOR THE SICK MUST APPEAR IN YOUR S SUBJECT LINE); or come by the Parish Center with your request in writing, no later than Monday. This list will be updated on a monthly basis. Helen Zeiser Edith Lucchi Carolyn Maffettone Frank Brown Ginger Dudek Ofelia de Torres Sophia Kyriakaksis Julienne Jacques Mercia Edwards Leopold Johnson Baby McCann Jazmine Martinez Omnipotent and Eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy pitying mercy, that, with their bodily health restored, they may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Marie C. Meus... +August 15, 2017 Frances M. Claus... +August 24, 2017 Gertrude McAleese... +August 24, 2017 Dear Lord, As my life declines and my energies decrease, more than ever hold me by Your Power, that I may not offend You, but daily increase in Your Love. Give me strength to work in Your Service till the last day of my life. Help me to ever have an increasing dread of venial sin, or whatever would cause the slightest withdrawal of Your Love; all day long, and at night keep me close to Your Heart; and should I die, ere the morning breaks, may I go rejoicing in that vision of Your entrancing beauty, never to be separated from You. Amen. For everything you need to know in faith formation, Visit Memorialize a loved one with a leaf on our parish s Tree of Life, located in the Church Lobby. If you would like more information about this lovely memorial, please contact the Parish Office at (516) Ext 301 The Mass Intentions Book... is now open until the end of Dec & The Bread and Wine Calendar... is now open until the end of Dec

14 Give us our daily bread Social Ministry/Outreach Office Hours Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10:00AM 2:00PM (516) or (516) , Ext. 320 (English/Spanish/French/Creole) Do you need a babysitter, home health aid, housekeeper or landscaper? Or can you provide these services? Register with St. Martha s Social Ministry Job Bank. Call Monday or Thursday between 10:00 AM and 2:00PM. An Immigration Consultant... will be available at the Parish Social Ministry the second Wednesday of each month. The next date will be on: Wednesday, September 13, :00AM - 1:00PM F I D E L I S C A R E HEALTH INSURANCE Is in Social Ministry every Wednesday from 10AM 12 PM Ask to see Soraya This Week: Cereal & Parmalat Milk! WHERE: Gathering Area Some additional items needed: dry milk, peanut butter, jelly, rice, pinto beans, dry or canned beans and canned meat/fish. FREE FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED: For further information and income guidelines please call: in Suffolk or in Nassau BABY ITEMS NEEDED: Diapers, diaper wipes, strollers and car seats that meet current standards. ITEMS NEEDED: individual boxed milk (i.e., Parmalat); toilet tissue, paper towels, personal care items, gift certificates. SHOPPING BAGS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED 14