Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew

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1 Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road,Dix Hills, New York D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 1 Tel: (631) Fax: (631) Office Hours: Monday-Friday in the Parish Center 9am-12:30pm - 1:30pm-5pm March 26, 2017 Pastor Rev. Robert S. Hewes Parochial Vicar Rev. Allan Sikorski In Residence Rev. Lawrence Rafferty Deacons James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano and Luis Polanco Pastoral Associate Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. Music Director: Lee Forsythe T h e S a l v a t i o n o f S o u l s i s t h e S u p r e m e L a w SCHEDULE OF MASSES SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass SUNDAY: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:30 p.m. and also at 12:30 p.m. (Latin) Tridentine Mass in the Chapel. MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. Holy Days will be printed in the bulletin. CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. BAPTISM SCHEDULE : The 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at12:30 p.m. (No Baptisms Easter Sunday or Christmas Weekends). Please contact the Parish Center for the Baptismal Packet containing the registration form and all other necessary paperwork. First-time parents are also asked to register for one of the Baptismal Preparation Classes offered on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. (No class is held in December). You may register on-line for the Baptism class only (not the Baptism itself) at MARRIAGE: Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a reception. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana.

2 Business Manager Dolores Tiernan Finance Chairperson Richard Bove Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano and Joseph Napolitano 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. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: In the chapel, Monday & Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. and concluding with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is at 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from Fri. 7:00 p.m. until Sat. 8:45 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. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Holy Communion will be ministered to those confined at home. Those who are seriously ill should request a priest for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. PARISH REGISTRATION: New families and new parishioners are encouraged to register at St. Matthew. Registration forms are available at the Parish Center or online at smrcc.org. PARISH MINISTRIES: ALTAR SERVERS: Porzia DiGiorgio: me@porzia.com And John DiGiorgio: johndigiorgio@optonline.net, APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER: Kathryn Giandoreggio: ATHLETIC WEB SITE: www. smrcc.org ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: INTRAMURAL& CYO TRAVEL CO- ORDINATOR: Chris Felice: smrccathletics@gmail.com smrccathletics@gmail.com 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 M. Douglas: , Anthony Monoco: BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano : BOY SCOUTS Ernst Tramposch: BULLETIN: stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan x 113 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Ann Podina : March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 2 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL: John Gatto: x 117 C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS ED.: Mary Donaldson,D.R.E , Rita Minder, Assistant CHOIR: Lee Forsythe x116 Ed Oriani Cantor for Tridentine Mass COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY Sr. Kathleen McCarthy x124 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ray Smolenski: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x 124 FEED THE POOR MINISTRY: Frank Harnos: or Julie Maddaloni: FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x 124 HOSPITALITY: Dolores Tiernan: x 113 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Kevin Bertolini GK: 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: or 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: Terry Sbashnig: PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo x 126: Mon/Tues 9-5, Wed 9-4, Thurs/Fri 9-5 SONS OF ITALY : Diana Grauer: SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis Polanco ST. VINCENT de PAUL John Gatto: x 117 USHERS: Thomas Siegler YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Sikorski x125 YOUTH MINISTRY: Gina Drost: youthsmrcc@gmail.com Please note that The Rosary Altar Society will now meet on the first Tuesday of each month.

3 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 3 Weekly Collections March 18th & 19th $17, Snow Removal $4, Faith Direct : $2, The Altar Flowers, Altar Candles and the Bread and Wine are in Loving Memory of Peter Mantione Love, The Ninivaggi, Prevete, Fernandez and Federlein Families Mondays Eucharistic Holy Hour 4p.m.-5 p.m. in the Chapel followed by the Miraculous Medal Novena at 5:00 p.m. Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. in the Blessed Mother Classroom Tuesdays Rosary Society The first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. K of C General/Business Meeting 8:00 p.m. (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month) Wednesdays Eucharistic Holy Hour 4 p.m. 5:00 p.m. in the chapel * Children s/youth Choir 5:30 p.m. in the Family Room Adult Choir practice 7:00 p. m. in Family Room Thursdays Carmelite Holy Hour The 3rd Thursday of each month. 4 pm-5pm in the Chapel Young Seniors: 9:00 a.m. Apostleship of Prayer 1st Thursday after 9:00 a.m. Mass Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group 1st Saturday of the month after 9 a.m. Mass in Blessed Mother Room Saturdays Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Spanish Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Tridentine Mass Choir (Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room Youth Ministry: 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Saturday, Mar 25 5:00 PM Giacomo DiStefano & Giroiamo Taranto Intentions of Jack Tseng Joseph F. Dentale Edward Kelly Theresa Marzano Robert J. McCormick 7:00 PM Sunday, Mar 26 7:30 AM Louis & Catherine Lembo 9:30 AM Joseph & Regina Maguire 11:00 AM Frank J. Romito 12:30 PM(L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Michael Bianonte Monday, Mar 27 9:00 AM James Pepperman Tuesday, Mar 28 9:00 AM Al Bajakian Wednesday, Mar 29 9:00 AM Thomas Archbold Thursday, Mar 30 9:00 AM Christopher Motlenski Friday, Mar 31 9:00 AM Alois Rubenbaur Saturday, Apr 1 9:00 AM Laura Moreno Peter Mantione Cathy Samuels John Stillwagon Alex Carusona John Harper 5:00 PM Albert F. Finn Intentions of Jack Tseng Tracey Friedman Diane Visco Nick Morin Andrew J. Garafalo 7:00 PM Sunday, Apr 2 7:30 AM Leopoldo L. Buenaventure 9:30 AM Beatrice & Joseph Tuzzolino 11:00 AM Albert Bajahian 12:30 PM( L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Mary & Joseph Lichtenberger

4 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 4 Surely one of the greatest musicals of all time! Confirmed bachelor, Henry Higgins, takes on the challenge to transform guttersnipe, Eliza Doolittle, into an upper-class lady. The award-winning score includes hit after hit: Wouldn't it be Lovely, Get Me to the Church on Time, I Could Have Danced All Night, On the Street Where You Live, and I've Grown Accustomed to her Face. Friday, April 28th 7:00 pm in Msgr. Goggin Hall Tickets: Adults $20.00 Children Under 12- $10.00 Tickets are available in the Parish Center

5 March 26th, 2017 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 last week, the Sacrament of Confirmation was conferred upon 250 of our young people by Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski. 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; Carmela Sposato, all the catechists, aids and clerical help. God s blessings on them and upon you all! Father Hewes Lenten Devotions Mondays: Holy Hour and Miraculous Medal Novena with Benediction 4 to 5 PM in the Chapel. Wednesdays: Holy Hour 4 to 5 PM in the Chapel. Confession available. Fridays: Stations of the Cross 7 PM in the Church.

6 March 26th, 2017 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 5:00PM. 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 26, 2017, 5th & 6th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. Sunday, April 2, 2017, 1st & 2nd grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. It is Pray 4 Me Sunday for the 2nd grade 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. SUMMER PROGRAM The dates for Summer Program 2017 are August 6th through August 20th, from 8:30AM to 1:00PM, Monday thru Friday and the three Sundays, 8/6, 8/13 and 8/20. Grades 4 thru 7 are eligible and the fee is $ per child. Registration is Wednesday, April 5th at 7:00PM in the Church. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, April 1st, 2nd grade First Reconciliation (Penance) in Church 10AM. Saturday, April 8th, 2nd grade First Reconciliation (Penance) in Church 10AM. SPECIAL NOTES The week of April 3rd will be the last week of classes for our 2016/17 Winter Program.

7 Richard J. Albergo Kasey Amhuty Baby Chloe Atienza Vivian Blom Eric Bohlsen Dr. John Brady Donna Brennan Shirley Brown Christian Brown Jamie Bufalino Baby Michael V. Cintorino Gerard Costa Joseph Costa Jeanette Davis James DiLiberto Lucille DiMaria March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 7 BULLETIN DEADLINES April 2nd bulletin deadline...passed DUE TO PALM SUNDAY, EASTER SUNDAY AND VACATION DAYS, BULLETIN DEADLINES CHANGE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL. Palm Sunday, April 9th bulletin deadline.thursday, March 30th Easter Sunday, April 16th bulletin deadline..wednesday, April 5th April 23rd and April 30th bulletins deadline..tuesday, April 11th our Sick April 1 & 2 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM J. Seefried J. Campa G. DiGiorgio D. Manetta M. Shef 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM D. Tiernan J. D Agostino J. Napolitano G. Cruz A. Fazio C. Vogt B. Hermosura C. DeStefano E. McEvoy M. Shef A. Palumbo M. Garaffa B. Napolitano A. Sosnilo Mary Jane DiPaoli Lourdes Fanning Gregg Farmer Joseph Fazio Madeline Fazio Edward Fergus Marino Figueroa Josephine Flynn Thomas Frecletn Baby Winifred Herrin Carol Kelly Harold Kelly Barbara Labate Jake Lanigro Alex Lombardi Patricia Lovaglio Ellisa Anne Luciano Greg Makarius G. Gurrieri J. Luna Peter Mantione Bonnie Marinaro Michelle Mastrini Michael Mazzara John McIntyre Helen McDowell Yolanda Milicia Thomas Mooney Myra Pappania Marie Pecoraro Emily Pederson Greg Pederson Grace Penza Antoinette Perillo Peter Prestia Marge Puccio Tina Quarello Alice Reilly Helen Reineking Casey Rodriquez Christopher Sabato, Sr. Charles Sanzone Cecelia Sanzone George Schnell Julie McDowell Scott June Sheehan Margaret Stachler Ed Stein Diane Sepe Terry Tanzer Brian Tripp Lucille Troll Fred Troll Julia Valdivieso Antoinette Vidal Emerson Vidal We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Tyler Smith-Reynolds, U.S. Coast Guard, Victor B. Famighette, United States Army, Lance Corporal Ryan, Matthew Ferrara Marines, Matthew Kirchner Army, Noah Kirchner Air Force, Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV-Pilot-United States Air Force, Lt. Joseph Morgan, Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy,, LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghanistan, Jeffrey Gabriellini - Air Force, 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.

8 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 8 Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ. Each of us meets people like this every day. Pope Francis Dear Friends, During the special Lenten season, please allow me to share a special request with you. If you have never contributed to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, or if you haven t contributed in a number of years, please consider making this the year that you join with me and other members of this Parish family and make a donation to the 2017 Appeal. As you may already be aware, 100% of all the money raised by this fund helps support more than 60 programs and services that the people of our church as well as all of the people on Long Island have come to rely on. These programs include services to people in need; affordable housing for senior citizens; people with disabilities and our veterans, as well as formation of our priests, deacons, lay leaders, and young people. These are just a few of the programs that help make our church and this Island a vibrant and wonderful place to live. But to help ensure that we can always serve those who come to us for aid, support and spiritual guidance, we need help from you! If 100 of our parishioners, who have not supported us in the recent past, made a $25 contribution this year think about how many more people we could help. If that amount is more than you can manage, consider $5 or $10. Every gift counts and makes a difference in the lives of others! Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal Parish Pledge: $ Name Address Down payment: $ City, State, Zip: Phone: Signature: Date: St Matthew Catholic Ministry Appeal 2017 Goal: $116, Pledges: $79, Donors: 203 Many thanks for your generosity, caring and sharing. God Bless, John Gatto: ex. 117

9 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 9 Plant Sale ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY EASTER PLANT SALE! The Rosary Altar Society will be selling Easter Plants on Saturday, April 8th and Sunday, April 9th after all the Masses. Proceeds benefit the needs of the Parish. Special Thank You from the Rosary Altar Society Our St. Patrick's/St. Joseph's Dinner Dance was a huge success, but that was only with the effort of so many. Thank you to our Pastor, Father Hewes, for his support and presence there, along with Father Sikorski. Thank you to Mangano's Funeral Home for donating the Lotto Board and Entertainment for the evening. "Dennis" the DJ of Party Up Entertainment was fantastic and his lively music kept the dance floor hopping. Thank you to Andrea Cantone Hui for the designing and printing of our dance tickets. They came out beautiful. Thank you to Larry Benenati for providing the corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Thank you to Mike Terrone who cooked the corned beef dinner to perfection. It was so tender and tasty. Thank you to Bob Lea, our bartender and helper Rosalie, who kept the beer, wine and soda flowing. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for their support, and for providing the beer for the evening. Thank you to Sharon Fleming (who baked for days) for the Irish Soda Bread (grandma's recipe). It was delicious and enjoyed by all. Thank you to Tina and Joe Murgolo for the delicious cannolis and to Carmela for stuffing all 200 of them. Thank you to our Rosarians, Joan, Laurie, Marilou, Rosalie and Tina for the homemade baked ziti and meatballs. Our guests thought they were in Little Italy for sure. Thank you to Luis Flores, Charles and Christine Lella, Bea, Carmela, Joan, Judy, Kathy B., Kathy G.,Laurie, Marianne, Mary M., Marylou, Rosalie and Tina and everyone else who helped shop, decorate, set up, serve, sell raffles and clean up. We could have not done it without you. Thank you to all Rosarians who provided essential extras, such as decorations, cheese, breads, salad and all the fixings. Thank you to Father Sikorski for picking our winning raffle tickets. Congratulations to Linda and Frank Primiano, the lucky winners of our Lotto Board...and "thank you" to Linda and Frank who generously donated the $100 from the Lotto Board to the Rosary Society. The lucky winner of our 50/50 raffle was Carmela Sposato. Congratulations Carmela! Thank you to all who attended this fundraiser. Without your support, we could not have achieved such success. May God Bless You All. Please save the date for our next fun event, the International Banquet on June 17, We look forward to seeing everyone there as well. May Our Lady Always Be at Your Side, Terry Sbashnig President.

10 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 10 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 Support for Persecuted Christians That persecuted Christians may be supported by the prayers and material help of the whole Church. Legion of Mary Invites you to the 8 th Annual Women s Retreat BEHOLD THY SON Come ponder Motherhood in your heart after the example of Mary. All women are invited to come pray with Mary for children and for priests. Come and receive strength to become the perfect women we are called to be: Thus the perfect woman (Prov 31:10) becomes an irreplaceable support and source of spiritual strength for other people, who perceive the great energies of her spirit. These perfect women are owed much by their families, and sometimes by whole nations. Mulleris Dignitatem Holy Sacrifice of the Mass ***Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament*** Time for Our Lord in Silence ***Confession Available ***Reflections Friday, May 12, 2017 Saturday, May 13, 2017 Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY COST: $110 per person Includes dinner Friday, 3 meals Saturday, private room with shower (Check in Friday between 1 6 p.m. & ends Saturday 9 p.m.) SEND FORM BELOW AND CHECK PAYABLE TO ST. PATRICK PARISH: ST. PATRICK RC CHURCH, 280 E. MAIN STREET, SMITHTOWN, NY ATTN: LEGION OF MARY NAME PARISH ADDRESS PHONE # SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS? APPROX. ARRIVAL TIME For additional information contact Corinne or keepntuch@aol.com

11 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 11 An Appreciation Mass to thank, pray for and bless all Public Safety Personnel will take place at ST. MATTHEW R.C. CHURCH 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills All Dix Hills Police Officers, Firefighters, EMT s, State Troopers, Correction Officers and those First Responder parishioners in Nassau, Suffolk and NYC are cordially invited to attend our Blue Mass Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 12:30PM. Please attend in uniform and arrive by 12:15 to participate in the opening procession. A blessing of emergency vehicles and a reception with refreshments will be held in Msgr. Goggin Hall following the Mass. Families and all parishioners are invited. Please plan to join us! RSVP by April 18, 2017 to either s below, put resp0nse in collection basket or drop off at the Church.... Name: Phone #: What service: Attending Mass: addresses: kaymccarthyop@optonline.net or maryccd@smrcc.org

12 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 12 The St. Matthew Gift Shop Open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. for lunch. Unique Religious Gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues, picture frames, wedding unity candles and vestments. We have lots of books to read on long winter days, starting at 25 and up and St. Theresa of Calcutta rosaries. The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center, across from the Receptionist area. All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish. Congratulations to our Honor Roll Students at St. John s Diocesan High School. Sean Bertolini Brianna Russo Kevin Ciani Gregory Poggioli Nicholas Russo Julianna Beauman Nicolette Rollino Haley Rebetti

13 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 13 St. Matthew/KofC #7479 Spring Blood Drive: Sunday, April 2, :00am 2:00pm Msgr. Goggin Hall We need your help! Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift! Thank You For Caring! Eligibility Criteria: Bring ID with signature or photo Minimum weight 110 lbs. Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids No tattoos for past 12 months Age (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need doctor s note) For questions concerning medical eligibility call For more information please call: George Wolf (631) Senior News YES We missed our annual St. Patrick celebration at the Irish Coffee Pub. I don't know about you but I've just about had it with winter. Some reminders: Regular meetings for the rest of March. April 6th Sister Ave Clark April 13 NO MEETING HOLY THURSDAY April 20 Lunch at Picollo Mundo April 27 Regular meeting On April 15, Holy Saturday, we will have what has become a tradition here at St. Matthew with the blessing of the Easter food. This centuries old custom is richly symbolic and beautiful, and one in which the family can participate. I have seen beautiful arrangements, some on plates or baskets that have been passed down thru generations, others in plain grocery sacks. The presentation is not what is important, your presence is. Teach your children and grandchildren that Easter is not all jelly beans and chocolate bunnies. That's fun, but they must know the true meaning of the day. So bring them with those pretty baskets of candy and eggs to be placed on the altar for the blessing. Father Sikorski does a brief prayer service, and then patiently poses for pictures with the children. It s all of 20 or 30 minutes, so no matter how busy your day is I m sure you can spare a few to carryon this lovely tradition. Remember to pray for all who are ill and for their loving caregivers. Pray also for those who protect us and our country. God Bless America. See you in church, Pat

14 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 14 St. Matthews Youth Ministry March Schedule We invite all teens 8th-12th grade to join us on our Journey to Christ. We meet every Saturday at 8pm in the Library. Ashes to Ashes Let today be the day you give up who you ve been, for who you can become! March 4 Discussion Night Lent 2017 March 11 Movie Night Risen March 12 Youth Mass 12:30pm in the Church March 18 Game Night Apple to Apple March 25 Day of Reflection for Lent 10-3pm St. William, the Abbot, Seaford $15.00 registration. Contact Gina for more information. Contact Information: Gina Drost, Youth Minister Youthsmrcc@gmail.com Phone or Text St. Matthews Youth Ministry Insta@stmatthewym 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. 1 Timothy 4:12 TEENS BERAVEMENT GROUP - AGES We are strong We will be ok 8 week group session: Wednesday s, March 29, 2017 to May 24, 2017 from 7:00-8:30 PM Held At: St. Matthew RC Church, 35 N. Service Road, Dix Hills, NY Please call: Kathryn Monaco Douglas Bereavement Director helpingkidzkope@gmail.com ***Ongoing support after the 8 week session.***

15 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 15 St. Matthew s is fortunate to have 3 DEFIBRILLATORS. One is located outside the gym, another in the breezeway connecting the church and Parish Center and the third one is located on the second floor of the Parish Center, next to the elevator. Learn how to use this life-saving device by attending the CPR AND DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING CLASS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22 ND AT 9 AM IN THE MIRROR ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR PRIORTY WILL BE GIVEN TO STAFF AND ALL VOLUNTEERS AT ST. MATTHEW S, INCLUDING ATHLETIC VOLUNTEERS. IF YOU PLAN TO COME FOR THIS TRAINING, PLEASE COM- PLETE THE FORM BELOW AND RETURN IT TO THE PARISH CENTER OR . KAYMCCARTHYOP@OPTONLINE.NET BY APRIL 2ND THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU, SR. KAY MC CARTHY NAME.. PHONE NUMBER..

16 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 16 Catholics For Freedom of Religion If lay people don't love their... faith enough to struggle for it in the public square, nothing the (religious leaders) do will finally matter." Archbishop Chaput, Archdiocese of Philadelphia Facts About Religious Rights in the Workplace: Lack of awareness of religious liberty in the workplace has led to violations of the lawful rights of citizens who merely want to peacefully live out their religious beliefs as they earn a living. Attorneys at law firm, First Liberty, have compiled the following facts: 1. The Supreme Court recognized, in 2014, that all Americans, including business owners, have freedom of conscience rights to live and work according to their beliefs without the fear of government compelling them to violate their beliefs. 2. Employers cannot discriminate on the basis of religion and have an affirmative duty to accommodate an employee's religious practices in the workplace, unless this practice imposes undue hardship on the employer. 3. Employers may run their businesses in accordance with their religious beliefs. An employer does not discriminate on the basis of religion by affirming the faith of its owners in business objectives. However, the employer may not give the perception that employees' should acquiesce to these religious beliefs. 4. Employers and employees may engage in religious speech in the workplace. Both may not engage in uninvited proselytizing. As with spoken religious speech, employers can share their religious beliefs with their employees in print form such as pamphlets, books, and newsletters. 5. Employers and employees may have prayer meetings and bible studies in the workplace as long it is clear attendance is voluntary and not required. 6. Employers may have employee training based on bible principles. However, employees cannot be required to undergo religious training, services, activities, or engage in behavior that would violate their own sincerely-held religious beliefs. (firstliberty.org, 1/27/16) "We will not allow Caesar to re-define our faith or banish us, our Church, or other faiths, from the public square, to the shadows of our cities, or walled gardens of our inner selves." Bishop William Murphy, Diocese of Rockville Centre YOUNG WIDOWS & WIDOWERS BERAVEMENT GROUP AGES 20 s, 30 s, 40 s, 50 s, & Find support with others who understand Our next 8 week group session will be on Wednesday s, March 29, 2017 to May 24, 2017 at 7:30 PM Held At St. Matthew RC Church, 35 N. Service Road, Dix Hills, NY Please call or us: Kathryn Monaco Douglas Arlene Cassese Ricca widowednotalone@aol.com ***Ongoing support after the 8 week session in our Moving On group.***

17 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 17 St. Dominic High School Presents Almost, Maine A play by John Cariani Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 2nd at 2:30 pm $10 general admission St. Dominic Auditorium 110 Anstice Street Oyster Bay, NY For more information call ext. 5315

18 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 18 St. Gianna Beretta Molla Wife, Mother, Doctor, Prolife Witness Canonization: May 16, 2004 Feast Day: April 28 On Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 6:30 PM Christ the King RCC 2 Indian Head Road Commack, NY St. Gianna's daughter, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, will give a presentation after the 5:00 PM Mass. She will have a relic and a cloth picture of her mother for veneration after her presentation. ALL are welcome and encouraged to attend. Refreshments to follow. For info call Marion at or Ann at th Annual Women s Conference The Voice of Catholic Women Saturday, April 8, :00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY We look forward to hearing everyone s story! JOIN US FOR: Morning Prayer in the Chapel, Presentations, Conversations and a Festive Luncheon OFFERING:$25.00 For more information visit our website: Diocese of Rockville Centre Office of Faith Formation Engaging Children with Autism and Other Disabilities This workshop will be an introduction to the experience of how our children interpret their world and how we can bring the faith to them. Location: St John Nepomucene Church, 1140 Locust Ave, Bohemia, NY Instructor: Kathy Russell-Sica MS Ed Dates: Tuesdays, April 25, May 2, 9 and 16 10:00 am - 11:30 am Cost: $40.00 per person If you have any questions contact Kathy Russell-Sica ksica@drvc.org Register Online

19 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 19 Renewing and Unifying: Sacred Music in the Pastoral Plan Lenten Sacred Music Workshop Church of Saint Rocco 18 Third Street, Glen Cove, NY Saturday, April 1, :00am-4:00pm Workshop (Fr. Eligio della Rosa Parish Center) 4:00pm Vigil Mass (Church of St. Rocco) Join Dr. Jennifer Donelson, Director of Sacred Music at St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, for an exploration of church teachings on sacred music, and instruction on how to sing chant. This day will not only include practical instruction, but will also help foster spiritual growth and appreciation of our Catholic music heritage as an integral aspect of parish life. The day will include lectures, rehearsals, lunch, and discussions, and will conclude with the 4:00pm Vigil Mass, sung by the workshop participants. Beginning to advanced singers are welcome! Please RSVP by Monday, March 27 to Theresa Bissex, Director of Music - tbissex@yahoo.com. A $15 registration fee is requested to cover lunch and workshop materials. Mail cash or check with the note "Music Workshop" to: Director of Music, Church of St. Rocco, 18 Third Street Glen Cove, NY Fees also accepted on the day of the workshop. For further information, TheresaBissexattbissex@yahoo.com In an effort to assist those going through a difficult time, The DRVC Office of Faith Formation is offering a Divorced and Separated Support Group. Deacon Lou Anetrella of Christ the King, Commack will be hosting a confidential supportive environment setting to all who attend. The Group will meet at Christ the King, Bishop McGann Room, On Fridays April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 7pm. There will be an information session on Wednesday March 29 at 7pm. Thank you for your continued support, Carolann Malinowski Programs Coordinator Office of Faith Formation Diocese of Rockville Centre ext 210

20 March 26th, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Lent 20 Mary s Light May 7, :00pm 4:30pm Mary s light... a YES beyond fears, setbacks and insecurities. Presenter: Sr. Ave Clark, OP a Dominican Sister of Amityville, is the author of several books and articles on spirituality and healing. A pastoral counselor and the co-coordinator of Heart-to-Heart Ministry, Sister Ave comes to her ministry with a gentle heart that loves to pray. She nourishes our community with monthly spiritual experiences. Donation: $20.00 Deposit: $10.00 Register on-line at: Detach and mail to: Tabor Retreat Center 60 Anchor Ave Oceanside, NY $20.00 donation enclosed. Registration Form For: Mary s Light May 7, 2017 $10.00 non-refundable deposit enclosed. Name Male Female Address Telephone Check enclosed for Tabor Retreat Center Credit card Visa Master Card Card # Expiration Date Name on card Signature Security Code

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