18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 31, 2016

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1 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 31, 2016 Brothers and sisters: If you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Fr. Christopher Costigan, Pastor... Ext. 302 Cheryl Nicholson... Ext. 301 Parish Assistant Mrs. Kathy Day... Ext. 304 Bookkeeper Mrs. Marlene Jean-Baptiste Director of Social Ministry or Ext. 320 Cheryl Nicholson... Ext. 312 Bulletin Editor Voice Mail Only: Must Leave a Message Mr. Richard Lee... Ext. 345 Counseling & Marriage Preparation 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 Facilities 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 Webmaster & 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 U.S. Marines: 1 st Battalion Carlos Fuentes CPL Daniel C. Monroe RCT Eric Joel Vazquez Sergeant W. Jason Ferris L. Cpl. Alfonso Rodriquez INDEPENDENCE STRENGTH FREEDOM U.S. Navy: Airman Herbert J. Alvarado JE-4/CS3 Jesus Ron Chief Petty Officer John V. Sparkowski Lt. Joseph A. Baugh Cpl. Eric Omar Matos Lt. John R. Esposito AG2/Petty Officer 2 nd Class Michael McGee

2 Saint Martha Roman Catholic Church 546 GREENGROVE AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NEW YORK Phone: (516) THE PASTOR S WEEKLY LETTER July 31 h 2016 ~ 18 th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Liturgy of the Hours During my homily last weekend I mentioned a free prayer application for your smart phone or tablet called ibreviary. It can be obtained from wherever you get your phone apps. This app contains the full Liturgy of the Hours, the official prayer of the Church prayed by priests, deacons, religious, and many lay people, as well as readings, prayers from the Roman Missal, and many other resources. It is available in many languages. If you are interested in learning more about the Liturgy of the Hours, let me know. If there is interest we can look into setting up an adult education workshop on it. Parish Ministries During my first month here I have already met with some of our many different parish ministries and groups. I would like to meet the leaders or representatives of each group or ministry so I can find out the wonderful work you do and find out how I can assist you and the parish. If you are the leader of any of our parish groups, ministries, or organizations, please send me an . Liturgie des Heures Au cours de mon homélie le week-end dernier, j ai mentionné une application gratuite intitulée ibreviary pour votre téléphone ou votre tablette. Vous pouvez l obtenir là où vous obtenez les applications pour votre téléphone. Cette application contient la Liturgie des Heures en entier, la prière officielle de l Église pour les prêtres, diacres, religieux et beaucoup de laïques, ainsi que les lectures et prières du Missel Romain et beaucoup d autres ressources. Elle est disponible en plusieurs langues. Si vous êtes intéressés à en apprendre davantage sur la liturgie des heures, faites-le moi savoir. S il y a un intérêt, nous pourrions mettre en place un atelier de formation pour les adultes à ce sujet. Ministères Paroissiaux Pendant mon premier mois ici, j ai rencontré certains membres des différents ministères et groupes de la paroisse. Je voudrais rencontrer les dirigeants ou les représentants de chaque groupe ou ministère, pour m informer sur le travail magnifique que vous faites et savoir comment je peux vous aider, vous et la paroisse. Si vous êtes responsable d un ou de plusieurs groupes, ministères ou organisations, veuillez s il vous plait m envoyer un couriel (fathercostigan@gmail.com) ou me laisser un message au bureau pour prendre un rendez-vous. Hora de la Liturgia Durante la homilia del pasado fin de semana mencione una aplicacion gratis para sus telefonos celulares o tabletas llamada ibreviary. La pueden obtener en donde bajan sus aplicaciones en sus telefonos celulares. Esta aplicacion contiene la Hora de la Liturgia completa, la oracion oficial de la Iglesia rezada por los sacerdotes, diaconos, religiosos y mucha otras personas, asi como las lectura, oraciones de la Misa Romana, y muchos otros recuros. Esta disponible en varios idiomas. Si usted esta interesado en aprender mas acerca de la Hora de la Liturgia, hagamelo saber. Si asi lo desean podemos organizar un taller para adultos. Ministros de la Parroquia Durante mi primer mes aqui en la parroquia me he reunido ya con algunos de nuestros varios grupos y ministros parroquiales. Me gustaria conocer a los lideres o representantes de cada grupo o ministerio y asi poderme dar cuenta del maravilloso trabajo que hacen y saber como puedo ayudarlos a ustedes y a la parroquia. Si usted es el lider de algun grupo de la parroquia, ministros u organizaciones, por favor envieme un . (fathercostigan@gmail.com) o deje un mensaje en la oficina de la parroquia. Fr. Chris Pere Chris Padre Chris 2

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4 5:00PM - Lector: Serge Napoleon Eucharistic Ministers: Yolande Augustin, Mary Bediako, Yanick Bellevue, Lydia H. Charles, Florence Etienne, Cheryl Nicholson Ushers: Rosemarie Allen, Thomas Maddox, Jim Downey, Jennifer King, Mario Cadavid, Alejandro Apresa 7:30AM - Lector: Martha Ann Brady Eucharistic Ministers: Martha Ann Brady, Virginia Costello, Francesca Delle, Paul Delle, Barbara Powell, Dolores Spagnoli Ushers: Jim Capriotti, George Leonard, Carmen Charles, Genevieve Charles, Joseph Gedeon, Alex Apresa 11:00AM - Lector: Imogene Regan 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. Altar Servers: Jules Ayroso, Nia Johnson Eucharistic Minister: Maggie Austrie, Solange Bricourt, Marie Lourdes Charles, Winston Delpesh, Karleine Graham, Teresa S. Davis Ushers: Bennett Paul, Agnes Duclairon, Wilner Nestor, Frantz Denis th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 31, 2016 Monday August 1-St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:30 AM... Evoy Zirise Tuesday August 2-St. Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop; St. Peter Julian Eymard, Priest 8:30 AM... Kathleen (Kay) Brown Wednesday August 3 8:30 AM... Jean A. Coyle Thursday August 4-St. John Vianney Priest 8:30 AM... Theresa Laurice Friday August 5 8:30 AM... Prayer Service Saturday August 6 8:30 AM... For the deceased members of Girault, Eugene & Philoctete families Sunday August 7 7:30 AM... In Thanksgiving for Mary & Nick Guttilla 8:45 AM... Oscar Clara 11:00 AM... In Thanksgiving for Suze & Ralph Maisonnueve 12:30 PM... Parishioners of St. Martha Thank you for your generosity to St. Martha s Parish! July 24, :00 PM Mass... $ :30 AM Mass... $1, :45 AM Mass... $2, :00 AM Mass... $1, :30 PM Mass... $ Poor Box... $46.00 SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 7, 2016 Wisdom 18:6-9 Ps. 33:1, 12, 18-19, Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 Luke 12:

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7 After a Miscarriage By Paul Turner The Catholic church s Book of Blessings include an Order for the Blessing of Parents after a Miscarriage. At a time when new parents are facing the worst possible news, the church provides an occasion for them to receive pastoral care by means of liturgical prayer. Our church keeps growing every year; people come forward to inquire about how to become a Catholic. Some are coming from other churches and faith denominations; some are just curious. Then there are those who are Catholic but have not completed their Sacraments of Initiation. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is here to answer your questions about the Catholic faith and to lead you into completing your Sacraments of Initiation. You must be an adult (at least 18 years old). The sessions will take place in three languages, all beginning in mid- September: English Parish Center on Thursdays with from 7:30pm 9:00pm and Saturdays (in the school) from 9:30am 11:00am. Creole Parish Center on Wednesdays with from 7:00pm 8:30pm. Spanish Bethany Hall on Sundays after the 8:45am Mass. If you are interested, please call and leave a detailed message at (516) , Ext. 314 for Mrs. Imogene Regan. SACRED HEART ACADEMY, 45 Cathedral Avenue, Hempstead, Long Island, will sponsor a comprehensive track and field meet for young ladies in 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th grades on Friday, August 19 th, 2016 at 6:00 PM. All events including jumping, hurdling, and throwing will be held at the school s track facility. A special 4x400 meter relay will conclude the meet for females ages 9 through 90. This is a community service activity open to any interested athletes; no fees, no prior entry are required. For more details call: (516) (Mr. Ed Kilkelly) When a husband and wife receive the joyful news of a pregnancy, they begin to dream about life with their new child. If the pregnancy is lost, a child dies. In grief, parents may turn to Christ for consolation and strength. The order of blessing may be led by a priest, a deacon, or a layperson. It may take place at church, in the home, or in some other suitable location. After the sign of the cross and greeting, the minister introduces the ceremony. The suggested reading from the Book of Lamentations expresses both sorrow ( My soul is deprived of peace ) and hope ( The favors of the Lord are not exhausted ) Alternative readings are suggested. Psalm 25 may follow, and one can almost hear the voice of the child in its refrain: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. If the parents or other family members or friends feel able, they may proclaim the readings. The minister may explain the biblical text, and a series of intercessions concludes with the Lord s Prayer. The minister then offers the prayer of blessing over the parents and may sprinkle them with holy water. The rite concludes with a final prayer of blessing for all who have gathered. A shorter rite is also supplied, as circumstances suggest. If the family desires, the child could be remembered with a Mass intention and listed in the parish s book of the dead. Especially at times of unexpected grief, Christians look for ways to support one another through sorrow into hope. This bulletin insert originally appeared in Ministry & Liturgy magazine, a comprehensive resource for integrated ministry used by the worship leaders in your community. Copyright 2015 Resource Publications, Inc. 7

8 Suicide and Mental Health By Fr. Ron Rolheiser Week of July 24, 2016 As young boy, I longed to be a professional athlete but I had to soon accept the unwelcome fact that I simply wasn t gifted with an athlete s body. Speed, strength, coordination, instinct, vision, I got by in ordinary life with what I had been given of these, but I wasn t physically robust enough to be an athlete. It took some years to make peace with that, but it took me even longer, well into mid-life, before I came to both acknowledge and give thanks for the fact that, while I wasn t blessed with an athlete s body, I had been given a robust mental health, and that this was a mammoth undeserved blessing, more important for life than an athlete s body. I had often wondered what it would be like to have an athlete s body, to possess that kind of speed, strength, and grace, but I had never wondered what it must be like not to have a strong, steady, resilient mind, one that knows how to return a lob, split a defense, not be afraid of contact, absorb a hit, and not let the rigors of the game break you. And that recognition was bought and paid for by some of the most painful moments of my life. As I aged, year after year, I began to see a number of my former classmates, colleagues, trusted mentors, acquaintances of all kinds, and dear friends lose their battle with mental health and sink, slowly or rapidly, into various forms of clinical depression, mental paralysis, mental anguish, dementia of various kinds, dark personality changes, suicide, and, and worst of all, even into murder. Slowly, painfully, haltingly, I came to know that not everyone has the internal circuits to allow them the sustained capacity for steadiness and buoyancy. I also came to learn that one s mental health is really parallel to one s physical health, fragile, and not fully within one s own control. Moreover just as diabetes, arthritis, cancer, stroke, heart attacks, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis, can cause debilitation and death, so too can mental diseases wreak deadly havoc inside the mind, also causing every kind of debilitation and, not infrequently, death, suicide. How might one define robust mental health? Robust mental health is not to be confused with intelligence or brilliance. It s neither. Rather it is steadiness, a capacity to somehow always be anchored, balanced, buoyant, and resilient in the face of all that life throws at you, good and bad. Indeed, sometimes it can be a positive blockage to creativity and brilliance. Some people, it seems, are just too grounded and sane to be brilliant! And brilliant people, gifted artists, poets, musicians, not infrequently struggle to stay solidly grounded. Brilliance and steadiness are frequently very different gifts. Through the years that I have been writing on suicide, I have received many letters, s, and phone calls, with anguished concerns about understanding mental health. One letter came for a woman, a brilliant psychoanalyst, somewhat anxious about her own steadiness and that of her family, who wrote: Everyone in my family is brilliant, but none of us is very steady! Of course, we all know families where the reverse is true. In short, we need a better understanding of mental health; perhaps not so much among doctors, psychiatrists, and mental health professionals, where there is already a considerable understanding of mental health and where valuable research goes on, but within the culture at large, particularly as this pertains to suicide. 8

9 Suicide and Mental Health Cont d By Fr. Ron Rolheiser Week of July 24, 2016 When we see someone suffering from a physical disability or a bodily disease, it s easy to understand this limitation and be moved to empathy. But this is predicated largely on the fact that we can see, physically see, the disability or the sickness. We may feel frustrated, helpless, and even angry in the face of what we see, but we generally understand. We get it! Nature has dealt this person a particular hand of cards, no one s to blame! But that s not the situation with mental health. Here the disability or sickness is not so overt or easily understood. This is particularly true where the breakdown of a person s mental health results in suicide. For centuries, this has been badly misdiagnosed, not least morally and religiously. Today, more and more, we claim to understand, even as we don t really understand. A deeper, more-intuitive eye is still required. We still don t really understand mental fragility. Our physical health can be robust or fragile, the same for our mental health. In both cases, how strong we are depends a lot upon the hand of cards we were dealt, our genetic endowment and the environment that shaped us. We don t get to order our bodies and minds from a catalogue, and nature and life don t always deal the cards evenly. We need to better understand mental health and mental breakdown. Psychologically and emotionally, we are not immune to all kinds of cancers, strokes, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. And they too can be terminal, as is the case with suicide. Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, teacher, and award-winning author, is President of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, TX. He can be contacted through his website Now on Facebook 9

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11 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 Josephine Esposito Paul Peisel Desiree Venegas Pierre Bray Peter Johns Laura-Jean Mauro Cynthia Simpson Nathan (Nate) Harkin Frances Rasmussen John Muller Edith Lucchi Sophia Kyriakakis Margaretta Smith Leopold Johnson Barbara Tranfaglia 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. Elizabeth Griffin... +June 30, 2016 Wilfrid Applyrs... +July 8, 2016 Lorette M. Fedden... +July 9, 2016 Bernadette Hoffman... +July 14, 2016 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 September & The Bread and Wine Calendar... is now open until the end of September 11

12 Right after 911, I had this vision; a man dressed in white told me, You see what happened? I said yes. He said You know why this is happening? It s because they don't have love for one another like we have. He said Go and tell the whole world to recite Psalm 25. I asked him how was I to do that? He said Go tell Oprah. I know myself as a shy and timid person; I could never tell Oprah or tell anyone. But after what happened in Boston, I felt such guilt and disobedience in not doing what I was told. The same way that the Lord loves us, so we must love one another. Please help me to tell the world to recite Psalm 25 and maybe the world will be a better place. Thank you, Marie FanFan Scripture Readings August 1 August 6 Monday, August 1 Jeremiah 28:1-17 Psalm 119 Matthew 14:13:21 Tuesday, August 2 Jeremiah 30:1-2, 12-15, Psalm 102 Matthew 14:22-36 Wednesday, August 3 Jeremiah 31:1-7 Resp. Psalm (Jer 31) Matthew 15:21-28 Thursday, August 4 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51 Matthew 16:13-23 Friday, August 5 Nahum 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7 Resp. Psalm (Dt 32) Matthew 16:24-28 S a t u r day, Au g u s t 6 Daniel 7:9-10, Psalm 97 2 Peter 1:16-19 Luke 9:28-36 Vocation Prayer To thee, O LORD, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, in thee I trust, let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait for thee be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. 4 Make me to know thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me, for thou art the God of my salvation; for thee I wait all the day long. 6 Be mindful of thy mercy, O LORD, and of thy steadfast love, for they have been from of old. 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

13 Office Secretary/Receptionist: Mon Fri 9:00am 3:00pm for South Nassau Parish. Reliable, must be experienced in Microsoft office applications and have strong telephone and interpersonal skills. Experience, references a +. resume to mag@spl-t.com The Passion of John the Baptist Today while the virtue of John and the ferocity of Herod are related to us, our innards were shaken, our hearts trembled, our sight grew dim, our mind became dull, our hearing deserted us. For is there anything within human sensation that remains undisturbed when a large amount of vice destroys a large amount of virtue? Herod, it says, apprehended John, and had him bound, and put in prison (Mt 14:3). John was the school of the virtues, the instructor of life, the model of sanctity, the pattern of morality, the mirror of virginity, the epitome of purity, the example of chastity, the way of penitence, the pardon of sins, the discipline of faith. John was greater than a human being, equal to the angels, the apex of the Law, the seed of the Gospel, the harbinger of the Apostles, the silence of the prophets, the lamp of the world, the herald of the Judge, the forerunner of Christ, the preparer for the Lord, the witness of God, the mediator of the whole Trinity. But Herod is the very one who desecrated the Temple, ruined the priesthood, disturbed its proper order, profaned the kingdom, corrupted anything that had to do with religion, the Law, life and morals, faith, and discipline. Herod was ever an assassin toward his fellow citizens, a brigand toward people of any distinction, a ravager toward his allies, a robber toward those of his own household, a killer of the common folk, a murderer of his children, a slayer of foreigners, a parricide towards his own, drenching the land with gore in his blood-thirstiness. And so it is that he gulped down the hallowed blood of John from his enormous cup of cruelty. SAINT PETER CHRYSOLOGUS (+450), Doctor of the Church, was archbishop of Ravenna, Italy. PADRE MIGUEL ÁNGEL RIVERA: Cel / frammm@hotmail.es Consulten con el Padre Miguel cada martes y miércoles, de 7:30 PM a 10:30 PM en el Centro Parroquial, al costado de la Iglesia, para dirección espiritual y confesiones. Apúntense con el Padre después de la misa. LA EUCARISTÍA SE OFRECE: Por el eterno descanso de José Evelio Gurdado.. GRUPO DE ORACION: Miér coles, 7:00 PM, en el gimnasio de la Escuela. ULTREYA: Domingo, 11:00 AM en la Capilla. ESCUELA DE DIRIGENTES: Cada lunes, 7 a 10 PM en la Escuela Marianista. MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CATÓLICO: Se reúne cada 15 días. Para información llamar al o al JUVENTUD SIN FRONTERAS: Cada jueves, 7:30 PM, en el Salón Betania. CORO HISPANO: Aunque no hay ensayo durante el mes de julio, el Coro le corresponde cantar los domingos. MINISTERIO DE ACOGIDA: Son los que extienden la bienvenida y entregan las hojitas de canto a los feligreses. CENACULO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA: Cada primer martes, a las 7:00 PM en la Capilla. ESCUELA DE LA PALABRA: Iglesia de San Ladislaus. Martes, 7:30 PM en la MISA DE NIÑOS Y JOVENES: Segundo domingo del mes. LOS NIÑOS: Se reúnen cada domingo en el Salón Betania para escuchar y compartir las lecturas dominicales. LAS PRESENTACIONES Y BENDICIONES DE LOS NIÑOS: Se realizan cada segundo y cuarto domingos del mes. Tengan la bondad de avisar a los Ugieres. EL SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: Cada ter cer domingo del mes, 2:30 PM en la iglesia. Los interesados consulten con la Sra. Dulce Sepúlveda después de la Misa. LA IGLESIA: Per manece abierta diariamente de 7 a 3 PM. LECTURAS PARA: El XVIII Domingo Ordinario (7 de agosto): Primera Lectura: Sabiduría 18, 6-9. Salmo 32, 1y y22. Segunda Lectura: Hebreos 11, Evangelio: Lucas 12,

14 Give us our daily bread OUTREACH WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY JULY 25TH THRU FRIDAY AUG. 5TH THE OFFICE WILL REOPEN MONDAY AUG. 8TH Catholic Charities WIC 1000 N. Village Avenue Rockville Centre, NY (516) An Immigration Consultant... will be available at the Parish Social Ministry the second Wednesday of each month. The next date will be on: Wednesday, August 10, :00AM - 1:00PM It s time to start preparing for our back-to-school event. We at St. Martha s Ministry would like to help the children of our community with the tools (materials) they will need to begin the new school year. As always, we depend on your generosity in donating the following items: Backpacks (lots of..) Loose Leaf Binders Loose Leaf Paper 3 and 5 Subject Notebooks Marble Notebooks Folders Pocket Folders Cloth bookcovers Erasers Glue, Glue Sticks Pencils Pens Pencil Cases Rulers Crayons Scissors Markers, Highlighters We thank you for your kindness! GIFT CARDS ARE WELCOME! Mrs. Marlene Jean-Baptiste Ms. Barbara Powell Co-Directors of Social Ministry/Outreach 14