Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 2015 How great is your goodness, O Lord!

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1 Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York (Fax) Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 30, 2015 How great is your goodness, O Lord! 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. The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext Deacon Francis J. Love - ext Deacon Rudy Martin - ext Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext address drago@staidanparish.org 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 Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa, Suellen Peterson, Dennis Gannon and Jackie McHugh Buildings & Grounds Department ext Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Morning 9:00 AM Saturday Evening 5:00 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, 12:30 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Religious Graphics, Ltd. 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. BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTS The required Baptism class for new parents is held the second Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass parents are asked to gather at St. Joseph s statue to the right of the main altar. 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 1:00-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.

2 TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2015 Weekday 1 Thes 4: 13-18; Lk 4: :30 AM Lv. Ints. of the Rufrano Family 9:00 AM Nunzio Santangelo 12:30 PM Kelli Gaines (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Philip Cavallaro (1st Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 Weekday 1 Thes 5: 1-6, 9-11; Lk 4: :30 AM Kathryn Madison (1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Donald, Alice & Joseph Husch (Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Anne Eckhoff 5:30 PM Matthew James Oliveri (35th Birthday Rem.) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 Weekday Col 1: 1-8; Lk 4: :30 AM Thomas James Hughes 9:00 AM Joan Kunze 12:30 PM Dcd. Mbrs. of the Schuell & Grybowski Family 5:30 PM Ursula Koch (13th Anniversary Rem.) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church Col 1: 9-14; Lk 5: :30 AM Rose Russo 9:00 AM Peter Staudacher (Birthday Rem.) 12:30 PM Frank Mortillo (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Doris Giackette FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 Col 1: 15-20; Lk 5: :30 AM Rose Russo 9:00 AM Joseph A. Borst 12:30 PM Paul Nardella 5:30 PM Daniel Reilly 6:15 PM Latin Mass SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2015 Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Religious Col 1: 21-23; Lk 6: 1-5 9:00 AM Stephen E. Marano, Jr. 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 5:00 PM Patricia Tennis (Birthday Rem.) Cecilia Callahan-Dannenberg (1st Anniversary Rem.) Rose Tina Father Capanato 6:15 PM Carolina Arellano/Marcus Linehan Nuptial Mass 7:30 PM Richard Gerard La Rocca MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, September 6, 2015 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 35: 4-7a; Jas 2: 1-5; Mk 7: :30 AM Adeline Di Napoli 9:00 AM Deceased Rosarians-Diane Vesley & Sally Farragher 10:30 AM Bradley & Lynch Families 12:00 PM Louis F. Lofrese (8th Anniversary Rem.) Rina Fellin (Anniversary Rem.) David Hinckley 1st Anniversary Rem.) Elia Giufurta (50th Anniversary Rem.) 5:00 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan Anointing of the sick after the 12:00 PM Mass. BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Amanda Rocke, St. Aidan Ryan Farkas, St. Aidan Laura Troia, St. Aidan Michael McIntyre, St. Joseph, Babylon, NY Winifred Chu, Hong Kong Augusto Floro, St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Jamaica, NY SECOND WEEK Joanna Ferrante, St. Aidan Steven Goerges, St. Aidan THIRD WEEK Erica Melchione, St. Aidan Ryan Martello, Levittown, NY BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of FRANK TRIVIGNO 2nd Anniversary in Heaven Requested by Frank s Family

3 August 30, 2015 CATHOLIC OR NOT When a bishop is consecrated the Book of the Gospels is held over his head as a reminder that he must preach the total Gospel and defend the Catholic faith. Every so often one of the problems that surfaces is that a Catholic institution, university, college, high school, hospital etc. may decide that it has an interpretation of Catholic belief and/or practice that is not in accord with Catholic teaching. The bishop is put in the unenviable position of asserting his authority and responding charitably but firmly. He is obliged to make certain that the integrity of the Catholic religion is maintained and that there is no confusion as to what the Catholic Church teaches. Sometimes this comes at a heavy price when the bishop is severely criticized for being narrow minded and not in tune with current thought. The fact is that he is only doing his job protecting the flock of God from false teaching. You may recall that last week I alluded to the case of a young woman who defended the Catholic faith in a college that is not Catholic but has a Catholic tradition. In her case it was not only once, but twice. She had to speak up against Catholic bashing and oppose an attack on the Church s doctrine on the sanctity of human life. These two cases and others suggest to me that there needs to be much more discussion on what makes an institution Catholic. There are certain definite and non negotiable requisites that must be present in any institution which calls itself Catholic. Some, but not all of these, are: The institution must operate in accord with the Gospel and the doctrinal and moral teaching of the Catholic Church. While there may be discussion and speculation, there should never be anything taught that is contrary to Catholicism. The institution is the servant of the truth and has the responsibility to teach and practice Catholicism. If it doesn t do that, it is not Catholic. It may claim that is in the Catholic tradition but that does not make it Catholic. It may do an immense amount of good, but either it is Catholic or not. While institutions of higher learning are that and not simply catechetical centers, they must adhere to Christ and His Church. Catholic institutions must always joyfully and enthusiastically proclaim Jesus Christ and His Church. There cannot be any half-hearted Catholicism or any apology for the Gospel. This is true across the board. Whatever the institution, parish school, university, nursing home, the institution is expected to represent Christ and not the trendy views of a society that has largely fallen away from God. There must be clarity of thought and the avoidance of a cloudy ambiguity that leaves people in a spiritual fog. Catholic institutions that sow doubt and confusion have lost the right to call themselves Catholic and should have the integrity to admit they are secular entities. That is the honest approach. Catholic institutions will always suffer from imperfection, sin and the other problems that are the result of original sin. At the same time, they must make every effort to be places of charity and Gospel joy. Like our Holy Father, Pope Francis, they must try to radiate continually the peace of the Gospel. We are like those institutions. We may not always succeed, but we have to keep on trying.

4 Finally, to say an institution is not Catholic does not imply criticism. It is something else and may well do an excellent job. There are many reasons why Catholic colleges, universities, and hospitals have willingly given up the title Catholic. The biggest I imagine is money. Some have found that they cannot exist without government aid and others wanted more respect in the eyes of the secular world. Whatever the factors, that is their business and, as I said, they may do endless amounts of good. Our concern is that what calls itself Catholic is exactly what it says no ands, ifs and buts! In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James Mc McDonald ST. AIDAN S ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY St. Aidan s Rosary Altar Society asks all members to attend the Corporate Mass on Sunday, September 6th at 9:00 AM. The Mass will remember deceased Rosarians Diane Vesley and Sally Farragher. Please assemble in the St. Francis Garden before Mass (8:45 AM). We will say a decade of the Rosary to honor the Blessed Mother. Our first monthly general meeting will be held on Monday, September 14th at 7:30 PM. Come on down and say the Rosary. Find out about the upcoming year. We will get together and learn more about each other. We will enjoy an Ice Cream Social and all are welcome. New members are always welcome. Every worthwhile gift, every genuine benefit comes from above, says St. James in the second reading. But, he reminds us, true worship of God involves using those good gifts to benefit the less fortunate. Good stewardship is not optional; it is the hallmark of our faith! STEWARDSHIP 08/24/14 $22,596 08/23/15 $23,107 (+2.25%) LIFE CENTER OF LONG ISLAND COLLECTION 02/23/14 $ 2,276 08/23/15 $ 3,290 Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. Next weekend s second collection is for FOSA (Friends of St. Aidan).

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6 FRIENDS OF SAINT AIDAN (FOSA) SECOND COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 5TH/6TH Friends of St. Aidan is a fund that was established with the sole purpose of providing tuition assistance to those families who are not able to pay for Catholic Education at Saint Aidan School only. These are members of our Saint Aidan School family that are being faced with the difficult decision of leaving the school because of a traumatic event (job loss, family problems, etc.) in their lives that makes paying for a Catholic Education impossible. The reason we established FOSA is due to two factors; 1-The Diocese Tomorrow s Hope Fund has been depleted and more families are looking toward it than ever before to help pay for Catholic Education. 2-We can no longer pass the burden on to the other families in the school. Perhaps you might consider a donation as a memorial to a loved one. At a time of loss many families inquire about memorial donations to our school and our parish. This is a wonderful opportunity to memorialize a loved one. We have memorial cards that are sent to the families of the person for whom the memorial has been purchased acknowledging the gift. The funds we raise will only go to those families in need as determined by the Pastor and Principal. Donations envelopes are available in church and in the Rectory office. For information please call Lynn Przeniczny at (516) x9104. If you can t feed a hundred people, than feed just one Mother Theresa Make a difference. Make the hope and dream of Catholic Education a reality. Make a donation. Thank you and God Bless!

7 QUOTES FROM POPE FRANCIS ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM What does freedom mean? It is certainly not doing whatever you want, allowing yourself to be dominated by the passions, to pass from one experience to another without discernment, to follow the fashions of the day; freedom does not mean, so to speak, throwing everything that you don t like out the window Let us not be afraid of life commitments, commitments that take up and concern our entire life! In this way our life will be fruitful. And this is freedom; to have the courage to make these decisions with generosity. May 4, ST. AIDAN S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Coaches and assistants are needed for St. Aidan s Basketball League. If you are interested please contact Peter Best at psbbest@hotmail.com. You must be Virtus trained and background checked before you start coaching in any way. SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES The monthly singles meeting will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 8:30 PM in the Upper School Cafeteria. Our meeting will consist of discussion, meditation, socialization. Ages Donation: $5.00 for snacks, pizza and beverages. For information please call Ray at (516) or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, John Moore, Rita Amendola, Diana Coscia, Joseph Fitzgerald, Virginia Fallon, Barney Rinaldi, Jeremy Hogan, Rosemary Herron, C-El Purdy, Barbara Ueland, Rosemary Summers, Brian Hoffarth, Panfilo Natividad, Richardo Natividad, Sister Virginia Monahan, OP, Eddy Webster DECEASED James Hamilton, James Harrington, Roberto Gonzalez, Rose Galalis, Michael Callahan and for those who have died serving our country.

8 ST. AIDAN S JUST WE TWO St. Aidan School will host a weekly Just We Two program for children between the ages of two and three years accompanied by his/her parent or caregiver. The program will introduce your child to the idea of a school setting in a preschool classroom and allows bonding time for you and your child in a fun environment. There will be an ageappropriate craft, free play, snack time (provided by parent for their own child), story and simple songs and finger plays. September 2015 Session: Meets: Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 AM or 11:00-12:30 PM Begins: September 22, 2015 Cost: $90 If you are interested please call (516) x9202 to register.

9 Saint Aidan School GRADES 1-8: School will begin on Wednesday, September 2. School hours on Wednesday will be from 8:00 to 11:30 AM. All new students in Grade 1-8 should report to the office for assignment to their rooms on Wednesday. Thursday, September 3 is an early dismissal at 11:30 AM. Starting on Tuesday, September 8, school will be in session from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. School will be closed Friday, September 4 and Monday September 7. Applications for the Afterschool Program will be available on the first day of school, Wednesday, September 2 and must be submitted by Tuesday, September 8. The Afterschool Program (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) will be available beginning on Tuesday, September 8. KINDERGARTEN: Orientation for Kindergarten students will be on Thursday, September 3 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Parents must provide TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL. Full day sessions begin on Tuesday, September 8. Applications for the Afterschool Program will be available at orientation and must be returned by Tuesday, September 8. The Afterschool Program (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) will be available beginning on Tuesday, September 8. 5 AND 3 FULL DAY PRE-K: There will be a brief orientation for parents only on Wednesday, September 9 from 9:45 to 10:15 AM. Full day sessions will begin on Friday, September 11. The session hours for the full day Pre-K are from 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM. Applications for the Afterschool Program will be distributed at orientation and must be returned by Friday, September 11. The Afterschool Program (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) for Pre-K students will begin on Monday, September 14. NURSERY: Orientation for parents and students will take place as follows: Nursery-1 10:00 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 9 Nursery-2 1:00 1:30 PM on Wednesday, September 9 Nursery-3 10:00 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 9 Our Nursery program will begin on Monday, September 14. For information call (516) x9202 (lower school) or (516 ) x9302 (upper school).

10 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION Religious freedom... has to do with immunity from coercion in civil society." Vatican II - Declaration on Religious Liberty Some school districts continue to resist any accommodation of student religious expression often resulting in many years of legal battles. Pocono Mountain S.D., PA: A 5th grade student was barred from distributing invitations to a Christmas party at her church. After years in lower courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals found in the student's favor and ruled elementary students have free-speech rights protected by the First Amendment. (adfmedia.org, 12/6/13; edweek.org, 3/12/13) Baldwinsville S.D., NY: A poster created by a Kindergartener for an assignment about saving the earth was rejected for showing Jesus along with various pictures depicting recycling and the words, "The only way to save the world". The teacher covered the picture of Jesus. When the parents objected to their child's poster being censored, a 10-year legal battle ensued and was finally sent to the U.S. Supreme Court. (wnd.com, 3/13/10) In both of these cases, the school districts spent years in court and spent hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars - apparently because of an overwrought fear that the school might be seen as "endorsing" religion. (firstamendmentcenter.org) As the Alliance Defending Freedom letter to PA schools explains, "The Supreme Court has made it clear that students do not shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate." "The Supreme Court has definitely held that religious expression - whether spoken, written, or symbolic - is protected by the First Amendment." (adfmedia.org/ News, 12/6/13) "...our grandchildren will pay the full price if we allow our freedom to be relinquished." Barbara Samuells, president Catholics For Freedom of Religion Mark your Calendar: Thursday, September 10th, 7:30 PM, St. Patrick Church, 280 E Main St., Smithtown, NY 11787, in the church. Thomas Renker, General Counsel of Diocese of Rockville Centre, will speak on threats we are facing to our religious freedoms. Come and learn more about how our religious freedoms are being undermined and how you can help to preserve them. Thursday, September 17th, "Constitution Day" is to be observed in all public schools which are mandated to provide educational programming on the history of the U.S. Constitution adopted on September 17, Saturday, October 10th, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Nassau Community College "Center for Catholic Studies", Garden City, NY, will present "Religion and the Civil War: Focus on the Catholic Church"; keynote speaker: Brother Syriac, Chaminade H.S. faculty; free admission & lunch - must register for parking pass: (516)

11 Feast of Saint Aidan Summer Fair Saturday, August 29 th 2:00-10:00 PM Sunday, August 30 th 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Rides, Entertainment and Food! If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Vitale at or (516)

12 If you have not given in the past please consider donating to this year s campaign. Your donation will be helping to feed the hungry, provide clothes and emergency support to the needy, strengthen parishes throughout our Diocese, help form our future priests and deacons and provide funding for Catholic Charities outstanding programs and services. You are also helping to ensure that our ministries bring Christ s light to hundreds of thousands of people in hospitals, colleges and even our jails CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2015 GOAL: $175, 500 PLEDGED: $123,780 # OF GIFTS: 587 USHERS ARE NEEDED We are looking for individuals, men and women who are looking to share their time and talent. Is God tugging at your heart to get involved? If the answer is yes, please leave a message for Sal Valente at the Rectory office at (516) X9101 and he will contact you and let you know more about the Ministry of Ushers. MEMORIALS AVAILABLE Memorials are available at any time. Please call the Rectory office at (516) x9101 if interested. Flower Memorials: Main Altar (2 pieces) $ Shrines $ ea - Mary s Shrine - St. Joseph s Shrine - St. Anthony s Shrine - St. Theresa s Shrine - Sacred Heart Shrine Bread & Wine Memorial $ 50.00

13 LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA The month of September we leave behind the summer months and we start the habitual course of things, children in school, the shorter days, putting our days in order! And yet we have so many things to rejoice during this month! The visit of our Holy Father Pope Francis, on his first visit to our country and to New York City; the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia; the canonization of Junipero Serra, the Franciscan Missionary, the first canonization in American soil! I hope we will all be following all these historic events! Praying for the safety of our Pope and that the Meeting of Families will be guided by the example of the Holy Family with the aid of the Holy Spirit. This week we have some new CDs which I am sure will be for you to listen to and give them away. Drawing Strength from Our Lady of Sorrows by Kimberly Hahn, in time to listen to by September 15 th which is the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. Kimberly, wife of Dr. Scott Hahn and mother of six, is a convert to the Catholic Faith. In the beginning honoring Mary was a very difficult step in her conversion, but she began to encounter Mary s loving guidance in little ways on a daily basis. In this presentation she reflects on the joy and sorrows of Mary and how her example leads us closer to Christ. Emotional Virtue by Sarah Swafford, who is the founder of Emotional Virtue Ministries, and speaks to teens and young adults about how to live a drama-free life. Drama-free relationships.do they exist? Today s dating scene is more complicated than ever, especially with social media, texting, and endless pressure of the world s expectation. Learn how to navigate through the confusion and discover the freedom that comes from living a virtuous life. Excellent advice on being and finding the Simple Irresistible Person God wants for you. A CD to give to your teens and young adults in your family! Toti Conforti

14 September 22nd- November 3rd Meetings are held in the Convent Community Room You can attend either session. Morning: 10:00-11:30 AM or Evening: 7:00-8:30 PM The classes are free! You must register in advance in order for us to order enough materials for the class. Please contact Toti Conforti at (516) or

15 Voices and Bells of St. Aidan Ignis Angelicus Angelic Fire Dragan Ivanov Bubalo, Director of Music ST. AIDAN CHOIR Mass: Sundays 12:00 noon Mass, Christmas, Easter, Concerts Rehearsal: Thursdays 7:30 9:15 PM Ages: 16+ Adults, High school and College Students ANGEL CHOIR Reagan Stone, Assistant Director Mass: Twice a month 10:30 AM or 9:00 AM Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Tuesdays 3:15 4:00 PM Ages: 7 9 Grades 1 4 GIRLS CHOIR Mass: Sundays 10:30 AM Mass Rehearsals: Tuesdays 3:00 4:30 PM Ages: 9 15 Grades 4 8 WOMEN S ENSEMBLE Mass: Once a month 12:00 noon Mass (with adult Choir) Rehearsal: Thursdays 6:45 7:30 PM CELESTIAL CHOIR ST. AIDAN SCHOOL ENSEMBLE Mass: Sundays 10:30 AM Mass + Special Masses Rehearsal: Tuesdays 3:15-4:30 PM Fridays 12:20-12:50 PM During school independent reading Ages: Grades 7 8 Musical evaluation required. YOUNG SOLOISTS CLUB Mass: Once a month 12:00 noon or 10:30 AM Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Saturdays 6:00 6:45 PM Ages: 13+ Grades 9 - adults ST. AIDAN SCHOOL BELL CHOIR Mass: Once a month 10:30 AM Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Tuesdays 2:15-3:00 PM Ages: Grades 5 8 LATIN SCHOLA CANTORUM Rehearsal and Mass: Once a month Ages: Adults Sunday Mass The Church of St. Aidan has one of the largest church music programs in the New York Metropolitan area, with more than 120 active members. They have sung at CAR- NEGIE HALL, LINCOLN CENTER S Avery Fisher Hall and recorded for Telecare Catholic TV. They have performed together with the Vienna Boys Choir at Christmas Concerts. Members of the Music Ministry put their time and dedication into enhancing the liturgy with the beauty of sacred music. The Music Ministry hopes that its presence fills the hearts of the faithful and gives them a sense of joy and fulfillment. Choirs sing at our Christmas Concert, Spring Concert and other music events. IF YOU LOVE MUSIC, PLEASE CONSIDER SHARING YOUR TIME AND TALENT WITH THE CHURCH. Call the Rectory at (516) x9130 or Drago@staidanparish.org if you are interested in becoming a member of any of the choirs.

16 BEREAVEMENT GROUP Coping with Grief: A Difficult But Important Journey When a loved one dies, a period of grief usually follows. It is almost impossible for humans to experience loss without feeling some kind of grief. Grief can be painful, confusing and overwhelming. To share with others what you are experiencing can be supportive and healing. who are experiencing A Bereavement Group for people whose loved one has died (parent, spouse, sibling or friend) will be held in the Sts. Peter & Paul Room of the Finamore Parish Center by trained Bereavement Facilitators. TUESDAYS: 9:45 AM September 15 th, 22 nd, 29 th October 6 th, 13 th & 20 th THURSDAYS: 7:15 PM September 17 th, 24 th October 1 st, 8 th, 15 th & 22 nd Coping with the Holidays November 19 th - 7:30 PM Monthly Thursday nights : 7:30 PM December 10 th, January 14 th, February 11 th, March 10 th, April 14 th and June 9th Please call the Parish Social Ministry Office at x 9408 to register. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION This Fall, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Church of St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa and on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Church of Christ the King in Commack.. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 PM. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained at the Rectory office. Registration must be received by September 10th for the October 4th liturgy and by October 20th for the November 8th liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the Spring for those who may find that more convenient. Dates for the Spring celebrations will be communicated at a later time. If you have any questions please call (516) x207.

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18 MEETING CHRIST in PRAYER An 8 week introduction to Ignatian prayer that promises to be a transformative encounter with Christ EIGHT CONSECUTIVE MONDAY EVENINGS SEPTEMBER 21st, 28th OCTOBER 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th NOVEMBER 2nd, 9th TIME: 7:30 PM in the convent Damian Halligan, SJ, Jean Lynch and Karen Silver, retreat leaders and spiritual directors, will guide participants through this profoundly unique prayer experience that offers a deepening relationship to Jesus. Meeting Christ in Prayer is a unique eight-week, guidedprayer experience for small groups, mirroring the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Each meeting introduces and reinforces specific prayer practices such as Lectio Divina, imaginative prayer, meditation, the Examen, and more. Thirty minutes of daily prayer is required by each participant. No prior experience with prayer groups is needed, just a desire to renew one s faith, enrich one s prayer. For more information please contact: Pat McDonough pmcdonough@jesuitcollaborative.org Helping You Grow Closer to God Please return this registration form to the rectory with a $120 check made payable to The Jesuit Collaborative NO LATER THAN September 1 st. Limited number, so first come, first served. -- NAME(S): ADDRESS: TELEPHONE:

19 SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. It s time to RENEW your membership or JOIN NOW for the School Year! $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 July Winners $20 Winners Eileen Fitzgerald Rita Mariani Anne Brennan Rae & Tony Caramanica Patricia Lorusso Ann Cronin Joe Wilson Margaret Kehoe Palma Weber Michele Ungania Dolore Owens Christopher John Devaney Tommy Lenney Eleanor Lusardi Julie Orr Kathy & Narayana Byagari $25 Winners Dorothy Strynkowski Jim & Bernadette Gallagher Nicholas Agnone & Kelli Gracia Eileen O Malley Margaret Geary Mary & John Sadlier $50 Winner: Barbara Afonso $100 Winner: Frank Deiosso 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.

20 Saint Aidan Dance Academy: FALL 2015 PROGRAM INFORMATION (**PLEASE KEEP THIS PORTION**) -7 week Dance Program is open to girls three years old through 6th grade. -Cost: $95 for 7 week session, includes t-shirt, classes and recital. Each additional class is $65. -Sibling discount: $10 off the second child Checks can be made out to: Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY *Payment/Registration form can either be dropped off at the Rectory or mailed to the address above. *Note: MUST be at least 3 years old by June 30, 2015 and must be fully potty-trained. -Nursery, PreK and Kindergarten parents are asked to stay in the waiting room for the duration of their child s class. -Girls should wear clothing they can dance in. -Classes begin on Sept. 26 and run for seven weeks. Recital date: TBA -Classes begin & end with prayer -Taught by experienced dance instructors Faith filled, fun, stress-free environment, where your daughter will learn dance technique & dedication! -Girls can wear either sneakers or dance shoes (Dance shoes are strongly encouraged). -Classes are held in the Convent -For information SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Emergency Contact Information Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Class Schedule Saturday: 9:00-10:00 (Studio A) N, PK, K Jazz/Hip Hop 9:00-10:00 (Studio B) 3 rd -6 th Jazz/Hip Hop 10:00-11:00 (Studio A) N, PK, K Ballet/Tap 10:00-11:00 (Studio B) 3 rd -6 th Lyrical/Ballet 11:00-12:00 (Studio A) 1 st -3 rd Jazz/Hip Hop 11:00-12:00 (Studio B) 1 st -3 rd Ballet/Tap 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:

21 Saint Aidan Dance Academy 18 months to 3 Years Old Dance Program -30 minute session every Saturday beginning on September 26, 2015 from 9:15-9:45 and running for seven consecutive weeks (girls must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.) -Classes will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall this session. Please use the entrance in the church parking lot. -This program does not participate in the recital -Girls should wear sneakers or dance shoes -Cost: $50 for 7-week session, Checks can be made out to Church of Saint Aidan. -Includes t-shirt for girls only *Limited Spaces! Please register BEFORE the first day of class! -Come and stretch, sing songs and dance with your little one! Registration Form for 18 months-3 Year Olds PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: *GIRLS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY EITHER A PARENT OR A CAREGIVER FOR EVERY CLASS.

22 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK? 16 YEARS OR OLDER MUST BE BACKGROUND CHECKED. A ministry includes Catechists, CYO Coaches, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training Schedule and Register Online at Classes are offered by several parishes throughout the diocese. NEW PARENT S MEETING A Parent orientation meeting will be held on Wednesday September 16 th and will be repeated on Wednesday, September 23 rd. Both meetings will be held at 7:30 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall (basement of the lower school building - adjacent to the church) Kirwin Hall entry is through the parking lot behind the school. While especially aimed at parents new to the Religious Education Program, the meetings are open to all parents with students enrolled in the program REGISTRATION The regular registration period for the upcoming school year IS NOW CLOSED. Further registration applications will be accepted as Late Registrations. Students with Late Registrations will be placed into classes on a space available basis. Parents registering a child for the first time in our program should contact the Religious Education Office (516) ext, 9404 for New Student Registration materials a copy of a student s Baptismal Certificate MUST accompany a new student application to be processed. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Religious Education Office is looking for individuals who are willing to serve as teachers, substitute teachers, classroom aides, hall monitors, traffic control aides, etc for the school year. Prior experience is not necessary; support is provided. Please give prayerful consideration to answering the call to serve in this vital ministry. The School Year runs from late Sept through early May For an application or further information, please call (516) x9404. We are in particular need of teachers for the following: 4:00 pm - Grade 4 4:00 pm - Grade 2 5:30 pm Grade 1 & Grade 6 SPECIAL NEEDS CATECHISTS WANTED: Is God tugging at your heart to help? There are wonderful children waiting for YOU to answer His Call! Please consider becoming a Special Needs Catechist for the upcoming school year. No Prior experience is necessary. Training and support will be provided. For further information, please call (516) x9406. ATTENTION 8 TH GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: The Special Needs Program is looking for volunteers! If you are available on Thursday afternoons after 4:30 PM and would like to get some experience working with children, there is a special place for YOU to serve as a student aide. The commitment would be an hour and a half each week. Service hour documentation, college recommendations, and scholarship letters are provided for our volunteers when requested. For further information, please call (516) x9406 or esmith@staidanparish.org. SUMMER HOURS: The Religious Education Office will be open during the summer. Please note the changes in our summer schedule. Mondays through Thursdays 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Fridays and other times by appointment

23 KNIGHTS CORNER POPE COMMENDS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS In a letter of papal greeting to the Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention that was recently held (August 4 th 6 th ) in Philadelphia, Pope Francis recognized the Knights for its assistance for Middle Eastern Christians, for its Charity, and for its Public witness on Marriage and Religious Liberty. The letter voiced the Holy Father s appreciation for the outstanding charitable, educational, and spiritual activities with which the Knights of Columbus contribute to the Church s mission and to the pope s own ministry as the Successor of Peter. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GIVE GIFT TO NEW YORK SHRINE In honor of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, the Knights of Columbus made a $600,000 donation to help save a historic shrine that honors North American Jesuit martyrs and the country s first Native-American saint The 400 acre shrine is located in the Mohawk Valley of central New York and was the birthplace of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native-American saint, and the site of the martyrdom of three Jesuit missionaries, St. Isaac Jogues, St. Rene Goupil and St. John La Lande. HALL RENTAL Corpus Christi Council is available for parties BIG and SMALL. For information on hall rental call Tom at (516) PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY 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. A heartfelt thank you to all those who took the time to shop and for being so generous during our back-to-school drive! We were able to help out all of our families as well as families from New Ground St. John the Baptist Church and St. Anne s Parish in Brentwood. FOOD PANTRY - Our next monthly food drive will take place during the weekend of September 12 th & September 13 th. If you would like to donate food items or personal hygiene items to social ministry, please bring all donations to the back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We also have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products, sliced bread and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. If you would like to donate fresh vegetables from your garden this summer that would be wonderful! ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED: mayonnaise, canned vegetables (green beans, black beans & peas), detergent, cans of tomato sauce and toothpaste/toothbrushes FEAST DAY OF ST. AIDAN On Monday, August 31 st at the conclusion of the Novena, please take a candle in honor of our patron saint as you leave church. There are only 22 candles available, so we ask that each family takes only one. 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. 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, September 14th. If you have some wool to donate to this ministry, please bring it to the Parish Social Ministry Office. Please call our office if you would like to receive a blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry X JOHN MCALISTER MEMORIAL MEN S PRAYER GROUP will be meeting in the Finamore Center in the fall every Thursdays at 9:45 AM following the 9:00 AM Mass. All men are welcome to gather together for prayer and friendship. Please join us on September 10 th. NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry will be open Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).

24 PROMISE TO PROTECT-PLEDGE TO HEAL If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) All volunteers 16 and over must be background checked and all volunteers 18 and over must attend the Virtus class. ADVANCED PRACTICE SEMINARS-The 2nd Annual Invitational Open Golf Tournament Luncheon and Dinner will be held on September 28th at the Village Club of Sands Point. The outing will benefit our veterans through the American Legion Post 694 and the Wounded Warrior Project. There will be brunch, dinner and great entertainers performing during the dinner awards. The entertainment will consist of two of the finest tenors, Andy Cooney and Daniel Rodriguez. For information and brochure please call Dr. Dan Pompa at (516) or visit the website at HOLY TRINIY ORTHODOX CHURCH-The Faith, Food & Fellowship Festival will be held on Saturday, September 5th from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (rain or shine). Free admission. Delicious Greek & Slavic foods, live Slavic music by Barynya performing 12:00-3:00 PM. Big bouncy castles and kids games, Chinese Auction with dozens of great baskets, merchandize vendors, 50/50 raffle, church tours, prayer services during the day and religious items. For information please call (516) or info@htocem.org. FATIMA PRAYER CELL FOR WORLD PEACE-presents Rosary Rally with the Holy Shroud August 31st at 7:00 PM, St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School, Maple Avenue, Westbury. A one- of-a kind special scriptural Rosary. The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with the Holy Shroud. The passion of Jesus according to His burial shroud. For information please call Garol Spear (516) OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL-Vendors wanted for the Annual Christmas Holiday Fair which will be held on November 23rd from 1:00-9:00 PM in the school auditorium. For information please call Maria Barretti at (516) or Alison Cesare (516) PARISH OF SAINT WILLIAM THE ABBOT, Seaford, NY-will be holding its 4th Annual Twilight Cabaret on Saturday, September 26th at 8:00 PM. This is an unforgettable evening featuring professional musicians and singers performing all your favorite songs from Hollywood's most popular movies. Tickets are $45 per person, or $40 per person at tables of 8 or more. The price of admission includes the show itself, as well as a three course dinner, beer, wine and soda. Reservations are required. For any questions or to reserve your table now, please contact the St. William the Abbot Music Ministry at (516) or at: stwilliamsmusic@gmail.com. SACRED HEART CHURCH, Island Park, NY-The 45th Annual San Gennaro Feast will be held September 10th-13th. Homemade Italian specialties, rides, games and entertainment. For information please call (516) WORLD MEETING OF FAMILITES DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE ONE DAY TRIP-There are still seats available for this one day pilgrimage on September 23rd. Cost is $20 per seat and $95 registration fee. Pick up locations are St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre at 6:15 AM return 9:00 PM or St. Matthew Church, Dix Hills at 5:00 AM return 9:00 PM. To reserve a seat visit the website at TELECARE-invites you to Sunday with Sinatra at Michael s of Brooklyn with Steven Maglio and his quartet on Sunday, October 4th from 2:00-6:00 PM. Cost: $ per person (includes dinner and wine). Seating is limited. Please contact Angelica at (516) x148 to reserve your seats. All proceeds to benefit the television ministry of Telecare TV.