MASSES FOR THE WEEK SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. SUNDAY, February 16 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Sir 15: Cor 2:6-10 Mt 5:17-37

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1 MASSES FOR THE WEEK SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SUNDAY, February 16 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Sir 15: Cor 2:6-10 Mt 5: :00 A.M. Guiseppe & Adeline Bambi 9:30 A.M. For the People of St. Francis of Assisi 11:00 A.M. Michael & Mary Cilia 12:30 P.M. Salvatore & Giovanna Funari Giovanna Soru Rosa Benedetto MONDAY, February 17 - Weekday/Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order Readings: Jas 1:1-11/Mk 8: :00 A.M. Anthony Santonastasio TUESDAY, February 18 - Weekday Readings: Jas 1:12-18 Mk 8: :00 A.M. Lorenza Belletti WEDNESDAY, February 19 - Weekday Readings: Jas 1:19-27 Mk 8: :00 A.M. James Schmitt THURSDAY, February 20 - Weekday Readings: Jas 2:1-9 Mk 8: :00 A.M. Carmela Messina FRIDAY, February 21 - Weekday/Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Readings: Jas 2:14-24, 26 Mk 8:34-9:1 9:00 A.M. Sarah LaValle SATURDAY, February 22 - The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle Readings: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Mt 16: :00 A.M. Purgatorial Society 5:00 P.M John J. Taibi SUNDAY, February 23 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings: Lv 19:1-2, Cor 3:16-23 Mt 5: :00 A.M. Francis Gullotti 9:30 A.M. Charles & Alphonsa Serroville 11:00 A.M. For the People of St. Francis of Assisi 12:30 P.M. Paola Maria Falco Mario Gaspari & Nettie Salerno Rosa Benedetto My Dear Parishioners, Many people, when facing a major problem or difficulty in their lives, will seek assistance of someone who has knowledge in that area. People who seek help from others when facing difficult situations show both wisdom and humility, as none of us, alone, has all the answers to life. Along with problems and difficulties we will face, there are also basic questions we must answer about life. What is the meaning and purpose of life? How can I know and choose right from wrong? How we choose to answer these questions affects how the course of our lives will unfold. God offers assistance to us along life s journey. They could be family members, a close friend, pastoral ministers, priests, deacons, and many others. I believe that we can say that all of us here believe in God, believe in Jesus, and believe that there is right and wrong. Although we hold these beliefs in common, it is another thing altogether to make the choice to live them anew each day. To be sure we are staying on the right road and walking in the ways of the Lord, it is important to have sources of expertise we can draw on for guidance and direction. The insights offered to us by today s readings provide such expertise. Our first reading, from Sirach, reminds us that God s Commandments are not a burden we are simply to abide by and bear. Rather, they are a blessing and a gift. They guide us in the way of right living; of what it means to walk in the ways of the Lord. The teachings of Jesus and those of the Church should also be seen in the same light. They, too, are meant to give us further guidance and instruction in how we are to live, so we can keep our feet on the path of life. The teachings of Jesus found in today s Gospel are a wonderful example of this. Specifically, they remind us that there is more to living rightly than having the right intentions. We need to pay attention to the desires of our hearts, for they play an important role in determining how we choose to live. Especially, we need to remain vigilant against those desires that could lead us in to grave sin or give scandal to others. Even though life presents us with its share of trials and tribulations, we need not fear because God, in his goodness, provides us with many people we can turn to for their expertise and support, helping us stay on the path of life. God also provides us with the wisdom of Sacred Scripture, his Commandments, the teachings of Jesus, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to make sure we do not veer off that path. God Bless, Msgr. Maresca

2 Congratulations to our eighth graders who received the following scholarships: John Beaufort ¼ scholarship to Xavier ¼ scholarship to St. John s Prep Full scholarship to Archbishop Molloy Matthew Peeks Full scholarship to St. John s Prep Full scholarship to Archbishop Molloy 2/3 scholarship to Xavier Full scholarship to Regis Hadi Salameh Full scholarship to St. John s Prep Rei Sato ¾ scholarship to St. John s Prep $1,500 Msgr. Asip scholarship ½ scholarship to Cathedral Prep Andrew Soltesz ½ scholarship to Archbishop Molloy Full scholarship to Regis Elizabeth Zotto ¼ scholarship to St. Agnes Congratulations to Anastasia Koumarnetos from Grade 7 for Student of the Month for February. There will be NO Religious Instruction Classes Sunday, February 16, 2014 Registration for Religious Education is never closed. You can still register your child in any grade from Kindergarten on up to 7 th grade by calling the Religious Education Office Monday through Thursday ( ), dre@sfaschool.org) or speaking to Richard Pipchinski, the DRE. If you have a child beginning first grade in public school, it is time to register for Religious Education. Diocesan guidelines require two years of instructions prior to the reception of a Sacrament. If your child is already in the first grade and missed this year, call the Office of Religious Education to set up an appointment to discuss the options. Our next registration for New Students for the school year will be on Thursday, March 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Please call the school office to make an appointment at during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. School will be closed for our Mid-Winter Break from February 17 through February 21. We wish all of our students and their families, faculty, and staff a very safe and enjoyable vacation. Before us are life and death; whichever we choose shall be given to us. Sirach 15:17

3 Remember in your prayers all those in our parish who are sick, that they may find health and comfort: James Nunez, Vincent Wytak, Carol Ross, Rolondo Larrondo, Jeffrey Hyans, Josephine Costanza, Jessica St. Preux, Al Ciani, Alesha Moses, Elizabeth Quartuccia, Stephanie Stetz, Anthony Criscuolo, Kathleen Newton, Samantha Fabrizi, Nancy McCaffrey, Christopher Wojtalik, Marie Guerriero, Theresa Pacheco, William Goss, John Ross, Terri Kornalewski, Antonio Ciancio. Also remember in your prayers all the deceased of the Parish. Please remember to continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, diaconate, and married life. Memorials for week of February 16, 2014 ALTAR BREAD For this week is donated in loving memory of Donato Romano Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Sal Barretta & Family ALTAR WINE For this week is offered for Donato Romano Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Sal Barretta & Family SANCTUARY LAMP Is burning for Adelina & Antonio Sarchese Requested by Sarchese Family Monday, February 17th is President s Day. The rectory office will be closed all day. There will be no 7:00 AM mass. In addition, there will be no 7:00 AM mass the rest of the week (February 18th to February 21st). Church will be opened each morning at 8:15 AM. 7:00 A.M. Mass will resume on Monday, February 24th. St. Francis of Assisi Parishioners Tax contribution statements will be available upon request. If you would like to receive a statement, please call the rectory office with your name and envelope number and one will be mailed to you.

4 Family, Marriage & Individual Therapy Professional therapy, provided by NYS licensed therapists is available. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Guiliani, has been conducted in the Diocese for the past 36 years. Most insurance accepted. Appointments available by calling Dr. (631) or go to our website: St. Francis of Assisi Parish Finances Thank you for your weekly contributions which pays our bills. Your sacrifice and generosity is much appreciated. The Collection/Donation for the weekend: February 8/9 $ Fuel $ Just a reminder to our envelope users to please mark the amount on the outside of the envelope. It is a great help to our counters. Also, if you are not using the envelope system and would like to please call the rectory. School parents are strongly encouraged to use the envelopes. The Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday, April 26th, All couples celebrating their 25th, 30th, 40th and 50th and above anniversary are invited to attend with their families. If you are interested PLEASE CALL SU- SAN AT THE RECTORY BY Wednesday, APRIL 16 TH to register Thank You All those attending Mass, please be aware of your personal responsibility to exercise common sense and your best judgment when you are sick. Please refrain from reception of Holy Communion from the cup when you are not feeling well ex: cold, cough, etc. Thank you for your concern for one another. PLEASE REMEMBER To silence or shut off all cell phones during mass. Thank You! Please Consider Remembering St. Francis of Assisi Parish in your Will.

5 ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE Sat. Feb. 15 th 5pm Samantha Dee, Jady Lopez, Anthony Ronacher Sun. Feb. 16 th 8am Andrew Soltesz, John Beaufort 9:30am 11am 12:30pm Rei Sato, Leandra Rodriguez, Rocco Marchesona Kayley and Maya Burns, Nikki McNamara Caterina Gioino, Francesco, DiMarco Sat. Feb. 22 nd 5pm Samantha Dee, Valentina Cracolici, Nikki McNamara Sun. Feb. 23 rd 8am Andrew Soltesz, Leandra Rodriguez 9:30am 11am 12:30pm Adrian and Jose Hernandez-Yepez, Nicole Pereira Isabella and Sophia Ortiz, Joseph Todaro Caterina Gioino, Francesco DiMarco

6 CALENDAR OF EVENTS THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK February 16 - February 22 Sunday, February 16 2nd Collection Replenish Parish Reserves No CCD Classes Monday, February 17 Rectory Office will be Closed for President s Day Tuesday, February 18 6:30 P.M. AA - R/B Wednesday, February 19 Thursday, February 20 Friday, February 21 Saturday, February 22 February 23 - March 1 Sunday, February 23 No CCD Classes 1:30 P.M. Baptisms - Church Monday, February 24 1:00 P.M. Golden Age - MCH 2:30-4:00 P.M. Daisies - MMC 2:50-3:50 P.M. Children s Choir - Church 7:00 P.M. Adult Choir - Church Tuesday, February 25 6:30 P.M. AA - R/B 7:00-9:00 P.M. Holy Name Executive Mtg - Rectory Wednesday, February 26 6:00-7:00 P.M. Volleyball Clinic - MCH Thursday, February 27 4:00-5:30 P.M. Legion of Mary - R/B 7:00 P.M. I.A.C.A. - R/B 7:30 P.M. Scripture Study - RER Friday, February 28 2:30-6:00 P.M. Girl Scouts - MMC Our Parish Calendar will be published weekly. Please submit changes or updates to chsecy@sfaschool.org Thank you for keeping our Parish up to date! First Saturday, March 1 11:00 A.M. First Penance - Church

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