Mission Statement. The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law. Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25, 2014 The Lord has freed His people, Alleluia!

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1 Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York (Fax) Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25, 2014 The Lord has freed His people, Alleluia! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext Deacon Francis J. Love - ext Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext Deacon Rudy Martin - ext Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext address drago@staidanparish.org The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Mission Statement We, the parish family of the Church of Saint Aidan, strengthened by the Eucharist and encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all, for we recognize that everyone is a child of God and no one should be excluded. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting social justice, engaging our youth in every aspect of parish life, and offering care and compassionate service to all. We invite everyone to walk with Jesus and experience His healing power and love. St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext Parish Social Ministry - ext Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson Buildings & Grounds Department ext Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment. Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish. Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext Adoration First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.

2 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, MAY 26, 2014 St. Philip Neri, Priest Acts 16: 11-15; Jn 15: 26 16: 4a 6:30 AM Ruth Walsh (Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Bernard G. McArdle 12:15 PM Chris Stone 5:30 PM NO MASS MEMORIAL DAY TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2014 Easter Weekday St. Augustine of Canterbury Acts 16: 22-34; Jn 16: :30 AM Patrick Sullivan 9:00 AM Ralph J. Procaccini (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM John Bertuccio 5:30 PM Father Edward Fitzpatrick (6th Anniversary Rem.) WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014 Easter Weekday Acts 17: 15, 22 18: 1; Jn 16: :30 AM Thomas Mone (Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM Dario Fellin (Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Joyce Charbonneau 5:30 PM Michael Woods (5th Anniversary & Birthday Rem.) 7:30 PM Linda & James Morvillo THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014 The Ascension of the Lord Acts: 1: 1-11; Eph 1: 17-23; Mt 28: :30 AM Norah Mc Glew (Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM Tomas Tolentino (4th Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Father Edward Fitzpatrick (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Colin O Sullivan (5th Anniversary Rem.) 6:30 PM Special Intention Msgr. McDonald (Latin Mass) 7:30 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 Easter Weekday Acts 18: 9-18; Jn 16: :30 AM William Barnes 9:00 AM James J. Gallagher (50th Wedding Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of Clinton & Tinghitella Family 5:30 PM John Andriano (Birthday Rem.) SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2014 The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Zep 3: 14-18a or Rom 12: 9-16; Lk 1: :00 AM Pauline Smith 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 4:00-5:00 PM Confession 5:00 PM Sean O Connell (1st Anniversary Rem.) Elizabeth Scalise Sarah Dimmler 7:30 PM Crestina Cavallaro MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued) SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014 Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1: 12-14; 1 Pt 4: 13-16; Jn 17: 1-11a 7:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 9:00 AM Deceased Rosarians-Barbara Brady and Minnie Bruschi 10:30 AM Ellen Johnson 12:00 PM Rose Gabriel (1st Anniversary Rem.) Gennaro Nappi Mary Russo Josephine Engelbrith 5:00 PM Patricia Heiman (1st Anniversary Rem.) BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Christina Gordon, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY Kevin Grogan, Sacred Heart, Glendale, NY SECOND WEEK Daniele Giarraputo, St. Anne, Flushing, NY Daniel Florit, Holy Spirit, New Hyde Park, NY Jessica Longo, St. Peter & Paul, Hoboken, NJ Paul Purwin, St. James, Basking Ridge, NJ Emily Laccona, IHM, Wayne, NJ Brian McGrath, St. Cassian, Montclair, NJ THIRD WEEK Meaghan Dolce, St. Aidan Timothy Flannery, St. Thomas More, Allentown, PA PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Msgr. Robert Kirwin, Roseann Mushorn, John Moore, Leo J. Matassini, Sharon Devis, Lawrence Bradley, Sr., Ralph Scaldafferri, Frank Falcinelli, Michael Capozzi, Eleanor Golis, Annette Jakubowski DECEASED: Anthony Vitale, Lionel Batley, Jr., Raymond J. Firpo, Patricia Welsh, John McHugh, Virginia Sollitto and for all those who have died serving our country.

3 May A WHOPPING 80% Every year at this time a rather interesting survey is published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The survey is conducted by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) and is all about this year s newly ordained priests. There was a time in the not too distant past when ordinands tended to be older, but now the reverse seems to be true. The average age this year of a newly-ordained priest is 32. As you know, during the past year we at St. Aidan s have been blessed by the presence of Deacon Joseph Scolaro from St. Joseph s Seminary in Yonkers. He ranks as one of the youngest newly ordained in this country this year. He will be ordained on June 14 th and will turn 26 the next day. A fascinating question for me was when the seminarian began thinking about being a priest. CARA tells us that these new priests began to think about priesthood at the age of 17. That means they are probably juniors or seniors in high school. I have been told by at least one religious sister that boys begin to think about being priests when they are in fifth or sixth grade. It is no secret that the sisters were extraordinary encouragers of priestly vocations. I must admit, and it may be a personal prejudice, but I think that kids begin thinking about being priests at a much earlier age than 17. There is something that draws them to the altar and the Mass. While all the statistics were informative, the one that leaped out at me was this: A whopping 80% of this year s priests were altar servers! That comes as a confirmation of something I have always thought: the seeds of a vocation begin in the sanctuary. As a priest you can tell that some kids serve Mass with a particular piety and care that is exceptional. I recall when I was at St. Aloysius in Great Neck there was a young boy who served Mass with great faith and devotion. I always thought he would be a priest and eventually he became Father Thomas Curry of the Benedictine Fathers. It helped that he came from a very devout family. Father Kevin Dillon has and does a wonderful job moderating the altar servers here. He takes special interest in all of the girls and boys who offer to serve Holy Mass. He has training sessions, bowling parties and a special breakfast at the end of the year for the senior servers and their families. This past Sunday he hosted the annual breakfast in the rectory dining room. It was a simple and festive gathering and I could tell when I dropped by that everyone was having a great time. Serving at the altar is a great way for our young people to learn about the Mass and the life of the Church. The

4 young men and women who are part of this program will have a wonderful memory of the Catholic Church and their parish. It is hoped that this will attach them to Christ and His Church for the rest of their lives. They will always recall that they served God when they were young and perhaps some of them will become priests sisters or brothers. I hope so! In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald STEWARDSHIP 05/19/13 $24,143 05/18/14 $25,691 (+6.41%) COMMUNICATIONS COLLECTION 05/12/13 $ 4,606 05/18/14 $ 3,105 (-32.59%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish! Next weekend s second collection is for The Religious Retirement Fund. BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of MONSIGNOR CHARLES E. BERMINGHAM Birthday and Anniversary Remembrance SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES The monthly Singles Gathering will be held Saturday, June 7th 8:30 PM. Our monthly gathering for singles; discussion, meditation, socialization. This Gathering will feature as Guest Speaker/Performer Alex Basile. $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. Contact: Ray (516) or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com.

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6 ASCENSION THURSDAY This Thursday, May 29th, is Ascension Thursday a Holy Day of Obligation. The Mass schedule is as follows: Wednesday, May 28th 5:30 and 7:30 PM Thursday, May 29th 6:30, 9:00 AM, 12:15, 5:30, 6:30 (LATIN MASS) and 7:30 PM RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT FUND This is what the Lord asks of you, only this The weekend of May 31st/June 1st is the annual collection for the Religious Retirement Fund. Religious Sisters and Brothers who have been involved in education, health care and social ministry in the Diocese of Rockville Centre need our help. The stipends being earned by young members of Religious Communities are no longer enough to support the needs of the elderly members of their Communities. The number of elderly Religious in assisted living or nursing facilities continues to rise and health care costs are rising too. For this reason, the Diocese of Rockville Centre, for the past twenty-nine years, has committed to return to our Religious Communities a portion of our gifts of treasure, in appreciation for the many years of service to the people of our Diocese of these dedicated servants of Our Lord. Please come prepared next week to assist the elderly Religious with a once-a-year gift, as generous as your means will allow. These gifts will be distributed among the twenty-nine communities who serve our Diocese. Your gift may be placed in the mail or dropped in the collection basket on the weekend of May 31st/ June 1st. Brochures describing this appeal are available in the church or you may have received one at home. On behalf of the Religious who serve in our parishes and hospitals, we thank you for your generosity. EAGLE SCOUT COLLECTION Life Scout, Martin Conway, will be collecting for his Eagle Scout Project after all Masses on May 24th and 25th. His Eagle Scout Project is power washing, painting walls, planting plants and putting mulch around the plants at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Queens Village.

7 2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2014 GOAL: $174,200 PLEDGED: $124,139 # OF GIFTS: 553 Please remember that our parish receives a refund if we make our goal again this year. JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS INSTALLATION New officers and all eligible Junior Catholic Daughters who came in September 2013 will be installed at the 7:00 PM Mass in the church on June 10th. Any 11 year old girls who would like to join must call Mrs. Adele Lamere (631) by Friday, June 6th. Dues are $16.50 to join. Refreshments will follow in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. All Juniors should attend the Mass and dress appropriately. PEANUT BUTTER GANG Thank you everyone who volunteered to make peanut butter sandwiches. We made about 1,160 sandwiches and 40 wash-up kits. The Gang meets on the second Saturday of every month. Join us if you can. ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society Corporate Mass for deceased Rosarians Barbara Brady and Minnie Bruschi will be June 1st at 9:00 AM. Please gather in St. Francis Garden before Mass, weather permitting. All are welcome. St. Aidan Rosary Society June party for members only will be on June 2nd at 6:45 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Doors open at 6:15 PM. The theme will be "1950" music with a visit from Elvis, if you saved any 1950 or 1960 clothes, this is the night to wear them. Tickets are available at $12.00 please call Donna Dibello (516) or Carol Muldoon AT (516) Eleanor Bauer would appreciated any donations that can be used for prizes (516) Hope to see you all at this very enjoyable evening.

8 SUMMER STAGE Casting Call The floodlights are warming up for this year s St. Aidan s Summer Stage production of Call Backs: Wednesday, June 4th 7:00 PM in the Convent Community Room Show Dates: Friday, August 8:00 PM Saturday, August 16 8:00 PM Sunday, August 17 2:00 PM We will also need help behind the scenes. For a fun filled Summer please join us! Last years production of Hello Dolly was presented to over 900 people! BUDDY POPPIES AVAILABLE For almost 100 years, red poppies have been associated with Memorial Day. The poppies, manufactured by disabled veterans, are worn to symbolize our remembrance of those who have died in the armed service of our country. Wearing a poppy shows that we remember those who have died, but also enables us to help the living. The disabled veterans manufacturing the poppies are paid for their work and the donations received for the poppies are all used to assist various veterans charities and programs. Members of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1949 will have poppies available after Masses on Memorial Day Weekend of May 24 th & 25 th.

9 PACE CAR WASH PACE is hosting our first school car wash on Saturday May 31th, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM in the parking lot across from the church on Bermingham Place. We need volunteers to come out that day to assist in washing the cars. This is an excellent opportunity for seventh and eighth graders to earn service hours. We are also looking for donations of car wash soap, old rags, sponges and buckets. If you or your child/children are able to help, please Margaret O Gara at magpie2380@aol.com. In your , please include the times that you are available or the supplies you are donating.

10 SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. $30 Annual Membership runs September August chances to win every month Prizes Weekly Monthly 1 $25 1 $50 4 $20 2 $25 Monthly Bonus Prizes $100 in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November $500 in March, June and December April Winners $20 Winners Frank Stigliano Frank Deiosso Janey & Andy Maas Ginny Bradley Anna Rufrano Ed Rising Kathleen Willoughby Thomas & Barbara Burke Barbara Malley Mary Ward Tom & Pat Mars Michael & Janette Kolinsky Jayne Dutil Harold Guarracino Doris M. Jakob Annie C. Darcy $25 Winners Richie & Linda Santopetro Scott & Danny Lenney Cathleen Bellew Bobby Lenney Joan Bianco Catherine F. Meyer $50 Winner: Kerry McDonough $100 Winner: Jennifer Wing Winning checks will be mailed within the next 10 days Name Phone Address City, State, Zip address I would like numbers at $30 each. $ enclosed Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan s Booster Club and return to the Rectory.

11 Saint Aidan Art Program Summer 2014 PROGRAM INFORMATION: -$90 (includes 1 t-shirt, art classes, water bottle and art show) -Additional shirts can be purchased for $8.00 -The Saint Aidan Art Program is open to all children entering Nursery - 6 th Grade as of September The Art program will be running for one two week long session from: Monday, June 30 th to Friday July 13 th. -Drop off and pick up each day is in Msgr. Kirwin Hall -Parents must sign their child in and out. Please be prompt in picking up your child. -Each child will complete 3 projects in various styles of art. -At the end of the two week session, parents are invited to our Art Show, which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall on Friday, July 13 th from 12:00 1:30 PM. Class Schedule 9:00-10:00 AM Nursery, Pre K, K 10:00-11:00 AM 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 4 th, 5 th, 6 th -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY Attn: Steve Loewenthal or Stefanie Henn REGISTRATION FORM: Childs Name: Age: Date of Birth: Grade as of September 2014: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Phone Number: Cell Number: Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone Number: Child s T-shirt Size Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large Note: Children Must Wear Their T-Shirts EVERYDAY! Physical Limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Any Questions? Contact Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com

12 Saint Aidan Dance Academy Summer 2014 PROGRAM INFORMATION -$95 (Includes 7 one-hour dance classes, t-shirt and recital) -Each additional class style of dance is $60. -Sibling Rate: $10 off the second child. -Girls must wear fitted clothing (leotard, leggings, tights, etc.) Jeans are not permitted. Dancers must also have dance shoes or wear sneakers, (although dance shoes are encouraged). Girls cannot dance barefoot, in socks, or in flip-flops. -Classes are held in the Convent, 16 Pembroke Street. -Contact Stefanie at: SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. CLASS SCHEDULE Monday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Tap 7:00-8:00 PM 4 th -8 th Lyrical 8:00-9:00 PM 4 th -8 th Jazz/Hip Hop Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Jazz 7:00-8:00 PM 2 nd - 4 th Cheer/Kickline Wednesday: 4:30-5:00 PM Mommy & Me 2-3 years old Mommy & Me Class not in recital 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Ballet 7:00-8:00 PM Assistant Class Classes start Monday, June 30, 2014 and run through Wednesday, August 13, Recital date TBA. *Parents please keep this portion! REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth Home Address: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Day: Time: Class Grade Level Day: Time: *If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet. Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal PROGRAM INFORMATION -$50 (Includes 7 half-hour dance classes, and t-shirt for child only) -This program is for girls only -Girls must be at least 2 -Program is recommended for girls ages 2-3 and must be accompanied a parent or caregiver. -Each class will begin and end in a prayer. -Classes are on Wednesdays 4:30-5:00 PM -Classes run July 2nd-August 13th. -Contact Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. *Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory in an envelope labeled Saint Aidan Dance Academy, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal. Saint Aidan Dance Academy Presents: Our 2 and 3 year Old Program REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Child s Name: Age: Date of Birth: Home Address: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Class: 2 and 3 Year Old Program Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date:

13 SAINT AIDAN VBS SUMMER PROGRAM DETAILS REGISTRATION FORM Week 1: July 28 th August 1 st Week 2: August 4 th 8 th -You have the option to register for 1 week or 2 weeks. -Each week-long session is different and is filled with a variety of fun and interactive activities. -VBS is open to all children entering Pre-K-6th Grade as of September Program Cost for one week: (includes 1 t-shirt and 1 water bottle) $70 -Program Cost for two weeks: (includes 2 t- shirts and 1 water bottle) $115 -Pre-K Program: from 9:30 AM 12:30 PM cost $50 for 1 week $80 for 2 weeks -Counselor In Training Program open to 6 th and 7 th graders Cost $25 for 1 week $40 for 2 weeks -Additional shirts can be purchased for $8 each. -Drop off and pick up is in Msgr. Kirwin Hall -Drop off is between 8:45-9:00 AM. -Pick up is between 1:00-1:15 PM. -Parents must sign their child in and out. Please be prompt in picking up your child. -Each day, children will be provided with a snack and juice or water. -At the end of each week long session, parents are invited to our short musical concert, which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall at 9:30 AM. -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal Childs Name: Age: Date of Birth: Grade as of September 2014: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Phone Number: Cell Number: Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone Number: Please Circle: Week 1: July 28 th August 1 st Week 2: August 4 th 8 th Child s T-shirt Size Small Medium Large Extra Large Note: Children Must Wear Their T-Shirts EVERYDAY! Physical Limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Any Questions? Contact Stefanie at: SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com.

14 Do you need community service? Do you have dance experience? 5, 6, 7, 8! Calling All Dancers! Saint Aidan Dance Academy Junior Assistant Program -Must be a girl in 7 th or 8 th grade and must have some type of prior dance experience. -Can volunteer at the Saint Aidan Dance Academy and assist with our classes and recital preparation. -Can be part of our Dance Assistant Team, learn choreography in addition to volunteering. -7 week sessions in the fall, winter, spring and summer. -We not only dance, but we volunteer and do community service activities such as baking at the Ronald McDonald House, performing at local events such as Williston Day and Nursing Homes around Christmas. Please note: 7 th grade volunteers must be enrolled in a classes in addition to the class they are volunteering for. Summer Class Schedule Monday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Tap 7:00-8:00 PM 4 th -8 th Lyrical 8:00-9:00 PM 4 th -8 th Jazz/Hip Hop Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Jazz 7:00-8:00 PM 2 nd - 4 th Cheer/Kickline Wednesday: 4:30-5:00 PM Mommy and Me 2-3 years old. *not in the recital 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Ballet 7:00-8:00 PM Assistant Class Contact Stefanie for more information! Limited spaces available! SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com

15 VBS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Please PRINT neatly or your application will not be considered. Please note that not all applicants will be chosen as volunteers. Name: Age: School: Grade you will be entering in September: Home Address: Town: Zip Code: Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Address: *** You will be notified by ONLY if you are chosen as a volunteer. *** Allergies: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to you: Phone Number: Circle the week(s) you wish to volunteer: July 28 th -August 1 st August 4 th -August 8 th *We will try our best to accommodate your request. Signature: Today s Date: THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) ARE YOU READY TO JOIN? Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves both St. Aidan and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights is open to all Catholic Men at least 18 years of age. For information call (516) or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education office (516) x9401. DID YOU KNOW? All the good works done by the Knights of Columbus are informed by our four core principles, charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Reflecting on the fourth principle Patriotism Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens. HALL RENTAL Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516)

16 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Love caritas is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force that has its origin in God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, Everything has its origin in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our hope. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!! FOOD PANTRY: Our next monthly food will being taking place during the weekend of June 7 th & 8 th. If you would like to donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items, please bring them to back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. The items of the week are: canned green beans, cereal, dishwashing liquid cleaning products and detergent. We are also in need of metro cards which we use for our families through out the year. PEANUT BUTTER GANG - The peanut butter & jelly event takes place the 2 nd Saturday of each month. It has been brought to our attention that the Inn who is the recipient of these sandwiches is now closed on Saturdays therefore causing delivery to be moved to Monday morning. We are in need of a volunteer (s) to assist with bringing over these sandwiches to the Inn which is located in Hempstead. If you have some time to volunteer, please contact the social ministry office at: (516) x9410. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. At the next Anointing Mass which will take place on Sunday, May 25 th there will be members of the prayer shawl ministry giving out blessed prayer shawls/blankets. Please see one of the members of this group after mass to receive a beautiful shawl or blanket either for yourself or for someone you know who would like one. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The next meeting will take place on Monday, June 9th. If you cannot be at the anointing mass and would like to receive one of these shawls or blankets, please contact our office. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) x9410. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office will be closed on Monday, May 26 th in observance of Memorial Day and Thursday, May 29 th for the Feast of the Ascension. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).

17 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training schedule and register online for a class being offered by several local parishes at CONFIRMATION SCHEDULED We have been notified by the Diocese of Rockville Center that Bishop Robert Brennan will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation here at the Church of Saint Aidan on Saturday, October 18, Bishop Brennan will officiate at two Confirmation liturgies at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. A letter was mailed to all candidates this week notifying them of their assigned ceremony. OFFICE CLOSED The Religious Education office will be CLOSED two days this week as follows: Monday, May 26 th - in observance of the Memorial Day holiday Thursday, May 29 th in observance of the Ascension Thursday Holyday 1 ST COMMUNION BIBLES ARRIVE! We have recently taken delivery of the Bibles that were ordered for students who will be receiving their 1 st Communion next month. Parents who placed orders for these bibles may pick them up in the Religious Education office. A limited number of these books are available for purchase at a cost of $17 each; they come in two different colors, cream or burgundy. OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Monday to Friday. For information call (516) x9404.

18 OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY, Syosset, NY-2014 Summer Camps & Courses. Basketball, Dance, Drawing and Painting with Watercolor, Zumba, Interior Design/Illustration, Creativity with Adobe Photoshop, Lacrosse, Lacrosse Goalie, Pre-season Conditioning, Soccer, Soccer Goalie, Softball, Beginner Tennis, Interm./Adv. Tennis, Volleyball. For information and brochure please call (516) or HARVEST HOUSE-A new experience of family independent elders offering gracious living, quality of life, companionship, support, security, nutritious meals, private room and it is affordable. Come and see our houses in Syosset, Floral Park and Lake Grove. Residences for independent elders, directed by the Sisters of St. Dominic. For information call Sister Jeanne A. Brendel, OP at (516) or visit the website at ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH, Great Neck, NY-DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A U.S. CITIZEN?- Free ESC/Citizen classes, free access to legal counsel at St. Aloysius. Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. To register please call (516) Contact person is Gayle Yorizzo (516) SEMINARY GARDEN TOUR AND LUNCH-The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington will host a tour of three gardens in Lloyd Harbor followed by buffet lunch in the Seminary Refectory on Wednesday, June 11th. Reservations required; $35 per ticket. Reservations and information: Seminary Development Office, (631) x102, or bmalone@icseminary.edu. ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CHURCH, Bellerose, NY- 35 And Still Alive The 35th Annual Gregorian Festival will be held June 19th-29th. Eleven fabulous nights. Rides, games, prizes, merchandise booths, games of chance, gourmet foods and well-known live entertainment. Hours of operation 7:00-11:00 PM. For information go to WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER-Are you looking for the perfect way to start your summer? Would you attend a seminar to enhance your job or increase your salary? Why not give your marriage the same attention? Enhance your good marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekend on Long Island is scheduled for June 6th-8th. SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE ISLAND, Manorville, NY-Theology of Women Wise Women Still Seek Him. Day of Retreat for women, featuring Johnnette Benkovic, President of Women of Grace, author EWTN Radio and TV host. Johnnette will discuss the unique role of women and the relevance of our Catholic Faith in today s culture. May 31st from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, 258 Eastport Manor Road, Manorville, NY. For information call (631) or go to ST. ALOYSIUS, Great Neck, NY-The Wednesday Monthly Meeting will be held at 12:30 PM, June 11th, sponsored by the St. Aloysius Sociables of Great Neck, at the restaurant Pearl East, 1191 Northern Blvd. Manhasset. Cost: Price of your meal.