Church of the Holy Spirit

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1 Church of the Holy Spirit 16 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park, New York May 15th Pentecost Sunday PASTORAL STAFF Rev Frank Grieco, Pastor Ext frgrieco@yahoo.com Deacon Lachlan Cameron Ext cameron@optonline.net Deacon Douglas Ferreiro Ext douglas.ferreiro@gmail.com Music Director: Mary Bolan Religious Education Office Ext religiouseducation@holyspiritchurch.com Bulletin bulletin@holyspiritchurch.com Carolyn Mueller Ext cmueller@holyspiritchurch.com Parish Social Ministry Mr. Tom Friel, Director Ext Tom.Friel@holyspiritchurch.com Website: Website Coordinator : May O Boyle Deegan HolySpiritWebsite@gmail.com Rectory Office Phone: Fax : Rectory Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 9:00am - 8:00pm Wednesday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Church Hours: Monday Through Friday 7:00am -8:00pm Saturday: 7:00am-6:15pm Sunday: 7:00am-2:00pm Emergency call (516) PENTECOST: The descent of the Holy Spirit Come, Holy Spirit Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created and you shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who has instructed the hearts of your faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may have a right judgement in all things and evermore rejoice in his consolations. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

2 PASTOR S PAGE The Feast of Pentecost Our Parish Feast Day There are many different types of Church feast days. We all have our personal feast days, celebrated on the feast day of the saint we were named after. My saint feast day is October 4th, St. Francis of Assisi. The feast day for all priests is Holy Thursday as we celebrate the Mass of the Lord s Supper and the commemoration of the priesthood. The morning of Holy Thursday all priests of the Diocese of Rockville Centre concelebrate the Chrism Mass with our diocesan bishop at St. Agnes Cathedral. At this Mass, we renew the promises we made to the Bishop, and his successors, the day of our ordination. This weekend, Sunday, May 15th, we celebrate Pentecost, our Parish Feast Day! Pentecost is the celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after His Ascension, held on the seventh Sunday after Easter. Confirmation is our Pentecost. This is when the Holy Spirit descended on us (or will descend on us when we make our Confirmation). Jesus promised us that the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, will come to us and bless us with the grace and strength to live the gospel of Christ in a sometimes challenging world. This does not mean that our lives become easier but it does mean that we are now blessed with the grace we need. Like any other gift, or talent, we receive from God, we can choose to ignore it or make the most of it and reach our full potential. Saint Cyril of Alexandria tells us, By the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, Christ s Paschal Mystery was brought to its completion. The Holy Spirit prepares us with his grace in order to draw us to Christ. He manifests the risen Lord to us, opening our minds. He makes present the mystery of Christ. And he reconciles us, bringing us into communion with God. St. Therese of Lisieux became a Saint not because of any major accomplishment but because she lived her entire life doing little things with a great deal of love. We can do the same! This is the grace we receive from the Holy Spirit on the day of our Confirmation. Happy Feast Day! Fr. Grieco -2-

3 FOR THOSE WHO SERVE MEMORIAL DAY - MASS - SUNDAY MAY 29, 2016 Memorial Day is a day that we remember those who died while serving our United States Armed Forces. On Sunday, May 29, 2016, Holy Spirit will honor our fallen brothers and sisters at the 9:30 am mass. We ask all those who served in our United States Military, from any branch (Active, Reserve or Retired), to wear their uniform. Any US Military Uniform is acceptable to include Class A Dress Uniform, Fatigues, BDUs, or ABUs. -3-

4 DEACON LACHLAN Twenty three new recruits of the Pontifical Swiss Guard on Friday made their solemn oath of loyalty to protect the pope, in an annual May 6 ceremony commemorating the 147 guards who, in 1527, lost their lives defending Pope Clement VII during the Sack of Rome The guards began the day by attending Holy Mass in St. Peter s Basilica, celebrated by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. In his homily, the cardinal reminded new recruits that such a heroic death would not have been possible without faith in the Lord of Life. Sustained by this faith in the Risen Jesus, and strengthened by the experience of joy that the Lord gives life in fullness, I invite you, dear Guards, to have the courage to be witnesses in the world today, despite the difficulties, the cardinal said. Be witnesses of Christ even in your own homeland, Switzerland and in a world that desires light and life but often does not have the courage to accept it, in the midst of your young peers, who hunger for meaning and fulfillment, so that you may tell them that it is worth proposing great and beautiful things, although this involves commitment, dedication and will require some toil, he said. Later on Friday, the new recruits solemnly swore their oath of loyalty at a ceremony in the historic St. Damaso Courtyard, in Vatican City, in the presence of religious figures, political and military representatives of the Swiss Confederation, and relatives and friends of the guards. During the ceremony, the chaplain of the Pontifical Swiss Guard solemnly reads the oath: I swear I will faithfully, loyally and honorably serve the Supreme Pontiff Francis and his legitimate successors, and also dedicate myself to them with all my strength, sacrificing if necessary also my life to defend them. I assume this same commitment with regard to the Sacred College of Cardinals whenever the See is vacant. Furthermore, I promise to the Commanding Captain and my other superiors, respect, fidelity and obedience. This I swear! May God and our Holy Patrons assist me! One by one, the new recruits are then called by name. Each advances alone, and with his left hand grasps the Guard s standard, holding high his right hand with three fingers open, as a symbol of the Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit; he confirms the oath: I,..., swear I will observe faithfully, loyally and honorably all that has now been read out to me! May God and his saints assist me! These patron saints of the Pontifical Swiss Guard include St. Martin, St. Sebastian and St. Niklaus von Flüe, knowns as the Defensor Pacis et pater patriae [Defender of peace and father of the homeland. Swiss Guard Commander, Colonel Christoph Graf, described the 23 new recruits as men of God, and a sign of hope in a world filled with trouble. The combatants rosary is their primary weapon, he said, as they work to defend the Pope and the faith. May almighty God bless us, protect us from all evil, and lead us into everlasting life. Amen -4-

5 SCRIPTURE READINGS BANNS OF MARRIAGE May 15th - May 22nd SUNDAY ACTS 2:1-11; 1 COR 12:3B-7, 12-13; JN 20:19-23 MONDAY: JAS 3:13-18; MK 9:14-29 TUESDAY: JAS 4:1-10; MK 9:30-37 WEDNESDAY: JAS 4:13-17; MK 9:38-40 THURSDAY: JAS 5:1-6; MK 9:41-50 FRIDAY JAS 5:9-12; MK 10:1-12 SATURDAY: JAS 5:13-20; MK 10:13-16 SUNDAY PRV 8:22-31; ROM 5:1-5; JN 16:12-15 Second Bann of Marriage Ian Schmid & Stephanie Delgado who will be entering in the Sacrament of Marriage THIS WEEK S GIFTS AND CANDLES This week the Bread & Wine are in Loving memory of Teresa and Tony Thomas with Love from Phyllis and John Thomas This week the Candles are in Honor of our 2016 First Holy Communicants with Love from your Parish Family LET US PRAY Ninabeth Palces, Brian Woodward, Matthew Wargas,Jack Baierlein, Janet Rossano, Dolores Dragonetti, Neil Duggan, Mildred Bogart, Jean Keegan, Eileen Hammond, Rosa Maria Santos, Joyce McCabe, Jola Griffen, Chris Hanat, Marie Brown, Joe Sharkey, Robert Bernaudo, George Warren -5- For Those Who Died in the Lord Donald O Grady

6 Rosary Altar society To All the Ladies of the Parish: The Rosary Altar Society cordially invites you to join them on Monday evening, June 6th for their Installation Dinner. We will gather in the Church for Mass at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Installation Dinner and festivities at the Inn in New Hyde Park. To make your reservation, please call Grace, or Moira, The cost is $ Please make your reservation by May 25th. FIRST HOLY COMMUNICANTS Social ministry Carlos Calle Giada McGloin Alexander Cheung Brandon Mitola Lucas Correale Breanne Noguerra Zachary Cummo Ava Rose Onorato Jonah Dias Gabriella Opperman Angelina Duignan Anthony Palacios Dana Heckelmann Sarah Paniagua Cole Hudson Hope Peterson Sherwin Fernandes Michael Russell Ashish John Carleigh Sakowich Selena Jones Jesse Sarro Alexander Kowalski Joseph Teetz Caiden Louie Jasmine Urguiles Daniel Lynn Brianna Zaikowski Zachary Madison Ewan Zehnter Lily Anne Masi God Bless You Thank you for all that you do! Items needed for this week: Powered Milk, Condensed Milk, Rice, Jelly, Pancake Mix & Syrup A special Thank You to Tony Lennon and all of the Boy Scouts for their drive to collect the much needed Personal Items that they brought to the pantry this past weekend....amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these brothers of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40 We will sail on the Fantasy III out of Freeport (Same as last Year) on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. The price remains the same as last year: $60.00 Per person and Family price is $150 - For Mom, Dad and all children under 16. Includes free bagels, lunch, coffee, soda. All bait & tackle included. Contact: Tom Social Ministry Frank

7 LET US PRAY FOR OUR PARISH FAMILY THIS WEEK AT HOLY SPIRIT SATURDAY 5:00PM May 14th - Vigil Mass Parishioners of Holy Spirit Sunday, May 15th, :00 PM Baptisms SUNDAY 8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:30PM MONDAY 8:30AM TUESDAY 8:30AM May 15th - Pentecost Sunday Mary and John Dalessio Henry and Maureen Wagner Antonio Palmieri Anthony Coscino May 16th - Weekday Purgatorial May 17th - Weekday Pauline Carretta WEDNESDAY May 18th - Weekday 8:30AM Thomas J. Perito THURSDAY 8:30AM FRIDAY 8:30AM May 19th - Weekday Genevieve Brzuszewski May 20th - Weekday Linda Degasperzis Monday, May 16th, :15 PM AA Meeting Tuesday, May 17th, :00 PM Taking Center Stage 7:30 PM Legion of Mary 8:00 PM Holy Spirit Players - Rehearsals Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 No Activities Thursday, May 19th, :30 PM O.L. of Guadalupe Prayer Group 7:00 PM HS Pro Life Group 7:15 PM AA Meeting Caf 7:30 PM Holy Spirit Players - Rehearsals Friday, May 20th, :15 PM TOPS Meeting 3:00 PM Rosary and Divine Mercy SATURDAY 8:30AM Deceased: Living: SATURDAY 5:00PM SUNDAY 8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:30PM May 21st -Weekday Multiple Intensions Eileen Smith, Carol Chiasera, Penny Rae Koch Mary Henschel, Vilma Fernandes, Maureen Wagner May 21st - Vigil Mass Teresa Viola May 22nd - The Most Holy Trinity Parishioners of Holy Spirit John Ruddy Anthony Coscino Richard M. O Shea Saturday, May 21st, :00 AM AA Meeting 3:45 PM Confessions June 11, 2016 SAVE THE DATES Social Ministry Fishing Trip July 16 and 17, 2016 Holy Spirit Yard Sale -7-

8 SPONSORS NEEDED -8-

9 FAMILY FESTIVAL -9-

10 FAMILY MASS LECTOR SCHEDULE May 15 1st Ally Petricca 2nd Audrey Mikowski Petitions: Darla Petricca Intro: Jasmine Garnica June 12th 1st Sarah Bush 2nd Ciara Lennon Petitions: Emma Cintron Intro: Hailey Mikowski May 22 1st Gabby Munge 2nd Daniel Corcoran Petitions: Jason Padilla Intro: Nicole Dana June 19th 1st Darla Petricca 2nd Pia Alana Petitions: Ally Petricca Intro: Victoria McGuigan May 29th June 5th 1st Hailey Mikowski 2nd Victoria McGuigan Petitions: Eamonn Lennon Intro: Audrey Brooker Intro: Gabby Munge 1st Greg Marzano 2nd Allison Marzano Petitions: Pia Alana Intro: Larissa Scandura June 26th July 3rd July 10th 1st Jasmine Garnica 2nd Audrey Mikowski Petitions: Sarah Bush Intro: Daniel Corcoran 1st Nicole Dana 2nd Emma Cintron Petitions: Greg Marzano Intro: Allison Marzano 1st Audrey Brooker 2nd Larissa Scandura Petitions: Eamonn Lennon PARISH OFFERING May our Lord continue to bless Holy Spirit Parish and all those who give unconditionally. Last weeks collection, Sunday, May 8th was $11,732. Thank you! LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Mass Schedule Confessions Sunday: Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 PM 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM Monday Through Saturday: 8:30 AM Holydays: As announced Family Mass: 9:30 AM Mass Baptisms Please contact the rectory to make arrangements for your child s baptism. Sacrament of Matrimony Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the ceremony and before arranging the reception Saturday: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Call for an appointment (call the rectory to arrange a mutually convenient time.)