BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTS

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1 Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York (Fax) 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. Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016 Come and rescue us,lord,with your mighty power. The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Jerry Mathew, Associate Pastor Rev. Richard Britto, Associate Pastor Deacon Salvatore B. Villani Deacon Francis J. Love - ext Deacon Rudy Martin - ext Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext address bdrago@staidanparish.org St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Miss Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Mrs. Julie O Connell, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Faith Formation & 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: Cathy Frischmann, Bonnie Parente, Mary Ellen Testa, Suellen Peterson, and Jackie McHugh, Xavier Fleming, Robert Rynkar 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, 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:30 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. 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 1:00-1:30 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 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2016 Late Advent Weekday Jgs 13: 2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1: :30 AM Agnes Willoughby (4th Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 AM Elizabeth C. Black 9:00 AM Cecil Greenwood 12:30 PM Robert Schnelle (16th Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Vincent Perscio (2nd Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016 Late Advent Weekday Is 7: 10-14; Lk 1: :30 AM William P. Hannan 7:30 AM James Walsh 9:00 AM Nicholas & Maria Cianci 12:30 PM Robert Mc Enroe 5:30 PM Christopher Carrero (Birthday Rem.) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016 St. Peter Canisius, Priest and Doctor of the Church Sg 2: 8-14 or Zep 3: 14-18a; Lk 1: :30 AM Sebastina Cordoza 7:30 AM James & Lillian Kirwin 9:00 AM Walter Terlecki 12:30 PM Noel Christin Seno (1st Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Lauren Del Vecchio (Birthday Rem.) & Joseph Del Vecchio THURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2016 Late Advent Weekday 1 Sm 1: 24-28; Lk 1: :30 AM Elaine Gayson 7:30 AM Peggy Monfort 9:00 AM Jonathan De Rose (Christmas in Heaven) 12:30 PM Anna Bosco 4:00-5:30 PM Confession 5:30 PM Joseph Sayour 7:30-8:30 PM Confession FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2016 St. John of Kanty, Priest Mal 3: 1-4, 23-24; Lk 1: :30 AM Florence Wagner 7:30 AM Tom Chuchran 9:00 AM Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of the Gallagher & Husch Families 12:30 PM Laughlin, McManus & Fitzpatrick Families 3:00 PM Frank Peragine (5th Anniversary Rem.) 4:00-5:30 PM Confession 5:30 PM Helen Murphy 7:30-8:30 PM Confession SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2016 Late Advent Weekday Morning: 2 Sm 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1: :00 AM Peter O Hara (Birthday Rem.) 12:00-6:00 PM Confession 4:00 PM Daniel P. Murphy SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2016 (CONTINUED) 4:15 PM (Kirwin) Daniel & Robert Kopetic 4:15 PM (Gym) Warren & John Rynkar 5:30 PM Richard Gerard La Rocca Mabel, Thomas, Jr, & Thomas, Sr. McMahon Paul Nardella, Jr. Dolores Maulion Jeanne Molnar & Family 8:00 PM Dean La Lima 12:00 Midnight Parishioners of st. Aidan SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2016 The Nativity of the Lord Vigil: Is62: 1-5; Acts 13: 16-17, 22-25; Mt 1: 1-25 or1: Night: Is 9: 1-6; Ti 2: 11-14; Lk 2: 1-14 Dawn: Is 62: 11-12; Ti 3: 4-7; Lk 2: Day: Is 52: 7-10; Heb 1: 1-6 7:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 9:00 AM Mildred, Edward & John Lally 10:30 AM Ellen M. Collins 12:00 PM Anthony & Jason Lee Ameruso Susan Rynkar Opiekski, Gambone, Cohen & Masso Families Harry Entenmann Moira Pearce 1:30 PM Vito & Paul Patrick Don Diego and Devito & Don Diego Families BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of JILL KEANE Requested by Margaret & George Lyons & Family BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Erin Mackey, St. John Neuman, Staten Island, NY Kenneth Cedel, St. John Neuman, Staten Island, NY HELPERS ARE NEEDED Volunteers are needed to assist with arranging the Sanctuary flowers for Christmas. If you have an hour of free time on Friday, December 23rd, please come to the church after the 9:00 AM (9:45 AM) Mass to lend a hand.

3 DECEMBER 18, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP BARRES Bishop John Barres was appointed by Pope Francis as the fifth bishop of Rockville Centre on December 9th. He will formally be installed as the Ordinary (bishop) on Tuesday, January 31st at 2:00 PM. The high point of that ceremony is when the new bishop is led by Cardinal Dolan and other bishops to the cathedra or bishop's chair. It will be a great and festive day and will mark a new point in the history of our rather young diocese which was only established in Until January 31st Bishop Murphy will be the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese. As we joyfully welcome our new shepherd we note that like Bishop Murphy he has advanced theological degrees. They both attended Ivy League Schools. Bishop Murphy went to Harvard, but left early to enter the seminary. Bishop Barres went to Princeton and was a fine basketball player. Both Bishop Murphy and Bishop Barres are linguists and can speak several languages besides English: French, Spanish and Italian! It is far from easy to be the bishop of a diocese. The demands of the office are beyond imagining. Naturally, there are all the sermons, homilies and addresses to be prepared for every possible occasion and a multitude of ceremonial functions. But that's the easy part. There is the administration of one of the largest dioceses in the nation and the attendant problems and challenges. Just think of some of them: vocations, the future of the schools and how to support the schools effectively, the scourge of drugs and alcohol, the ministry and responsibility to the poor, relationships with other religious communities, the fallen away Catholics, the mission to those who do not know Jesus Christ. The list simply goes on. Pastors are constantly asked by other priests how things are going in their parishes. They invariably answer that things are going great and, of course, the parish is active and thriving. In a certain sense, that is probably all true. Yet, in the midst of all the good things that go on in our parishes, the overwhelming fact is that in most cases 80% of Catholics are inactive and hardly ever enter a church. That weighs on me immensely and I am sure that every bishop feels exactly the same way. They have been consecrated to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and realize that many no longer listen to the saving words of Jesus. More than anybody else, bishops have the responsibility to seek out the lost sheep. Christ was so clear about what the good shepherd should be doing. He cannot be content with preaching to the choir, but must go out and look for those who have strayed. That task is far from easy!

4 St. Augustine knew how hard it is to be a bishop and all that will be asked of the bishop at judgment. Today I ask you to pray for Bishop Barres that Christ will give him the strength and courage to preach and teach the Catholic faith and to have a compassionate and loving heart. We need him and he needs our prayers. May God bless our new bishop and richly bless him and Bishop Murphy, the Bishop Emeritus of Rockville Centre. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald, Pastor PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Virginia Fallon, Barney Rinaldi, Judy Eberson-Kostovik, Joan McDermott, Mark Matthews, Kathleen Gattis, Joyce French, Chris Lynch, Terry Laughlin, Bob Hesse, Margaret Cacioppo, Audrey Scott, Ann Tartaglia, Philip Capobianco, Deacon Frank Love, John Baglione, Rose Cascio, Kate Kengot, Imelda & Mariano Buenventura, Geoffrey Hamilton, Jo Jansen, Warren Schein, Sandra Lisanti Holecek, John Ahlstrom, Frances Mistretta, Antonia Lamberti, Frances Rakowski, Omar Duarte DECEASED Dominick Capodiferro, Josephine De Luca, Anna E. Hall, Keith Rumm, Gregg Fiore and for all those who have died serving our country. STEWARDSHIP 12/13/15 $27,523 12/11/16 $27,944 (+1.53%) RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT 06/14/15 $ 8,488 12/11/16 $ 6,516 (-23.23%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. PLEASE NOTE-There will be two collections next weekend (Christmas) - The first collection is the Christmas Collection. - The second collection is the regular weekly stewardship collection.

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6 SPECIAL FRIENDS OF THE BLESSED MOTHER I must admit that I am a little uptight about this article. It s just that I really want to hit the mark and it is addressed to a special class of people. I call them the special friends of the Blessed Mother. For one thing, I m afraid that a lot of them may not get to read it and for another I m really depending on my faithful readers to help get this message out by encouraging as many as possible to read this. Who are these special friends anyway? Maybe not the ones you think. No, these people are in a very special category they are very scared and frightened and have probably been thinking and worrying for quite a while. You see they really want to go to confession and have probably heard or heard about my continual invitation to receive the Sacrament of Penance. Somehow or another they feel that their case is so difficult, so troubling, so complicated that they could never bring themselves to go to confession. They reason that everybody else can be helped but they can t. They imagine that the priest is going to embarrass or humiliate them or condemn them. They are so wrong! The exact opposite is true. The priest is the minister of Christ who came to heal, to console and to save. Jesus did not come to scold or make people feel bad about themselves. The priest enters the confessional to bring the mercy, peace and understanding of Jesus Christ and to remove the burden of guilt and sin. Let s just suppose you are one of these special friends of the Blessed Mother and you just can t bring yourself to get into the confessional. Here s what you should do: Take a deep breath, say a Hail Mary and get in the confession line. Don t even think about what you are going to say you might chicken out! When the priest opens the slide (if you go anonymously) or you see him in the face-to-face section, just say: I am a special friend of the Blessed Mother and he will take care of everything and make your confession a joyous and very happy moment. He will take extra care to put you at ease and make your experience a wonderful meeting with Christ the Good Shepherd who loves you so much and has been waiting for you. Do not let fear keep you apart from the Merciful Heart of Jesus. I think you all know how much I love and trust the Blessed Mother. You know then that all of her special friends, the ones she is praying for all the time, will be so very welcome. During these next few days I am hoping and praying to meet a whole lot of her special friends. Confession is available everyday by just coming to the Rectory office. There are special times for Confession during Christmas week. Please see the schedule in this bulletin. I will make it a point to be in my confessional 12:00 noon-6:00 PM on Christmas Eve.

7 First Sunday of Advent In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Aunts CHARLOTTE GRANDY & MARY BRENNAN Requested by The O Neil Family SECOND Sunday of Advent For Living and Deceased Members of the LAUGHLIN & O TOOLE FAMILIES Requested by Patricia Laughlin First Sunday of Second Sunday of THIRD Sunday of Advent In Loving Memory of DANNY STEINIGER Love His Parents, Kathy & Bob FOURTH Sunday of Advent CLINTON & TINGHITELLA FAMILY Requested by Mildred Clinton Third Sunday of Fourth Sunday of

8 2016 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MASS SCHEDULE CONFESSIONS Saturdays 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Thursday, December 22 nd & Friday, December 23 rd 4:00 PM 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM 8:30 PM Saturday, December 24 th 12:00 PM 6:00 PM MASSES Christmas Vigil Saturday, December 24 th, :00 PM - Church *4:15 PM Msgr. -*Kirwin Hall *4:15 PM -*Gym 5:30 PM - Church 8:00 PM - Church 12:00 Midnight Solemn Mass with Choir Christmas Day Sunday, December 25 th, :30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NOON, 1:30 PM No Evening Masses on Christmas Night Mary, Mother of God Vigil Saturday, December 31 st, :00 PM, 7:30 PM Sunday, January 1 st, :30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NOON, and 5:00 PM

9 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. January 2017 Session: Meets: Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 AM or 11:00-12:30 PM Begins: January 10, 2017 Cost: $90 If you are interested, please call (516) x9202 to register. A T T E N T I O N : H I G H S C H O O L S E N I O R S Are you a son/daughter, grandson, granddaughter, great grandson, great granddaughter of a veteran who has served or is actively serving in any branch of the armed forces? If so, we have scholarship applications available for high school seniors who will be attending college in the fall of We will have applications available at the Williston Park Library or contact Dianne Karl, Education Chair, Williston Unit 144. Contact by phone: or dianneli@optimum.net.

10 ST. AIDAN SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOOD NEWS PLEASE VISIT OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE AT Our Nursery Program: Your child must be three years of age by November 30, 2017, gently prepared for this experience and toilet trained. No diapers/pull-ups! Parents are responsible for transportation to and from school. There is an assistant in each room in addition to the classroom teacher. The sessions will remain the same for the entire year. We now offer the following: 3 Day Sessions Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 1:30 PM* *(1/2 day option available 8:30-11:30 AM) 5 Day Sessions Monday - Friday 8:30 1:30 PM* *(1/2 day option available 8:30-11:30 AM) Registration date: Tuesday, December 6, :00-11:30 AM Kirwin Hall Our Pre-K Program: Your child must be four years of age by November 30, 2017, gently prepared for this experience, toilet trained and able to put on light clothing with minimum effort. Mineola is the only district that provides transportation. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from school in all other districts. There is an assistant in each room in addition to the classroom teacher. The sessions will remain the same for the entire year. Currently we offer the following: 3 full days Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00 AM 2:30 PM 5 full days - Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM 2:30 PM Please call the lower school at (516) x9202 to register.

11 ST. AIDAN SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2017 Phone Number (516) ext or 9302 Registration of new applicants wishing to attend St. Aidan School in September 2017 will take place as follows: Thursday, January 12, 2017 Kindergarten and Grade 1 West Campus Building 9:00-11:00 AM Re-registration of our present Pre-K students returning for Kindergarten will be completed through the mail. Information will be forwarded to you through school. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Grades N-3 West Campus Building and Grades 4-8 East Campus Building 9:00-11:15 AM Parents who are unable to make the scheduled registration times, should call the office for an appointment. Preference is given to those presently enrolled in our school and to students who have siblings in St. Aidan School. The following items are required for all new applicants at registration: copies of birth and Baptismal certificates (will not be returned), all immunization and health records, social security number and your parish envelope number. There will be a non-refundable fee of $150 per family for all registrants. The age cut-off date for all grades is November 30 th. This registration is an application process only. Applications will be reviewed thoroughly and you will be notified as to the status of your child s acceptance into our school.

12 2016 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL- CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2015 GOAL: $172,900 PLEDGED: $152,941 # OF GIFTS: 631 AVERAGE GIFT: $ CHILDREN'S LITURGICAL CORNER Manger, Nativity Scene, Creche At the right hand of our altar, you will see the Nativity scene which is also known as the manager or the crèche. It is basically a smaller version of the manger scene where Jesus was born. The display has figures of the Blessed Mother Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus. You will also see shepherds and sheep and other animals who all came to see the Baby Jesus. A fun fact: St. Francis is said to have popularized the concept of the crèche to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Don't forget to stop by the manger on Christmas Day to wish Jesus a Happy Birthday and thank him for coming into our lives!

13 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION 'Twas the week before Christmas and all across America... people were confused: The little town of Bethlehem, NY removed a sign that said "Merry Christmas" and then tore down the "Happy Hanukkah" sign to "solve" a (non-) problem. - A Texas county was censored by an atheist group for displaying Nativities without also displaying atheist Christmas scenes (huh?). - A Kentucky school censored the Bible passage Linus recites in "A Charlie Brown Christmas" to answer what the real meaning of Christmas is. - An Ohio school superintendent was censored and coerced into removing a Nativity scene displayed in her office window. (adflegal.org, 12/23/15; ffrf.org, 12/18/13) However: * "Private citizens or groups may display a creche or other Christmas symbol in public spaces subject to the same reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions that would apply to other similar displays." (Twelve Rules of Christmas, rutherford.org) * "Government entities may erect and maintain celebrations of the Christmas holiday, such as Christmas trees and Christmas light displays, and may include creches in their displays as long as it is placed in context with other symbols of the Holiday season as part of an effort to celebrate the public Christmas holiday through its traditional symbols." (Twelve Rules of Christmas, rutherford.org) "The Constitution does not oblige government to avoid any public acknowledgement of religion's role in society." Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy

14 and just what are you doing on December 31, 2016? Come be a part of something special! Annual St. Aidan Parish New Year s Eve Party Chairpersons: Peggy & Charlie Karazia Msgr. Kirwin Hall 8:30 PM till 12:30 AM Outstanding music by Steve Griffin, soda, beer, wine, sandwiches, salads, cookies, coffee, tea, chips, champagne for toasting, warm atmosphere, fun evening, BYOB- welcome in the New Year with friends. All this for only $35.00 per person. Cut off date: December 20th. Tickets/Reservations: checks payable: St. Aidan Church Reservations: Mary Lou Grady (516) Please contact the above if you would like to be a part of the committee. Let s be together to ring in 2017! Give someone you love New Years Eve Tickets for Christmas! Name: Phone# Amount enclosed: $ Please sit me with Call above or bring to Rectory: Attention: Mary Lou New Year s Eve. Don t wait make your reservations early cutoff date December 20th after that tickets will be $40 per person.

15 KNIGHTS CORNER COLUMBIAN SQUIRES the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus is a leadership development program for young Catholic men, aged years of age. The Squires is designed to develop young men as leaders who understand their Catholic religion, who have a strong commitment to the Church and who are ready, willing and capable of patterning their lives after the Youth Christ. Squires have fun, meet new friends, travel, play sports and socialize, as well as getting involved in community service. Our local Squires circle is sponsored by Corpus Christi Council #2502 of the Knights of Columbus and meet monthly at their hall at 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. Several activities have been planned for the year. For further information contact Louis or Nicholas LiBrandi at librandi@optonline.net or by phone at (516) HALL RENTAL Corpus Christi Council is available to rent for parties BIG or SMALL. For further information and/or rental arrangements contact Tom at (516) KEEP CHRIST IS CHRISTMAS Many people seem to be losing touch with the true meaning of Christmas. Why not put your belief on display automobile magnets showing a nativity scene and proclaiming the message, Keep Christ in Christmas are available for purchase in the Rectory Office at $5.00 each or three for $ Lawn signs will be available soon. GOLDEN GLOVES RETURNING The Daily News amateur boxing tournament, Golden Gloves, will return to Mineola on Friday, February 17 th. Once again Corpus Christi Council # 2502 of the Knights of Columbus will host this sporting event at their hall, 186 Jericho Turnpike. Tickets are available NOW at a cost of $30.00 each. To purchase your tickets, call Mike Murtha (516) FAMILY NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY Corpus Christi Council # 2502 is holding a New Year s Eve Party at the Council Hall, 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola from 8:00 pm 1:00 am on Dec. 31 st. DJ Dancing, Open Bar, Hot and Cold Buffet, Champagne Toast. Adults - $ 40 ; Children -FREE! Reservations are needed by December 23 rd Please contact Tom Kelly at (516) or via to tomkelly11501@gmail.com. PEANUT BUTTER GANG Thank you everyone who volunteered to make peanut butter sandwiches at our last session. We made about 1,320 sandwiches and 74 wash-up kits. The Gang meets on the second Saturday of every month. Join us if you can. Monday Wednesday Friday Friday Saturday ALCOHOLICS AND NACRCOTICS ANONYMOUS (Meetings are held in St. Aidan Rectory Basement) A A - 7:30 PM open - 7:15 PM step-closed - 9:00 PM closed - 6:00 PM step - 7:30 PM Women closed meeting - 11:00 AM closed - 7:15 PM beginner - 9:00 PM closed NA hotline (516) Tuesday 8:00 PM Thursday 8:00 PM Sunday 8:30 PM AL-ANON hotline

16 Saint Aidan Arts & Crafts Program 2017 Program Information: -The Saint Aidan Arts and Crafts Program is open to all children in Nursery - 5 th Grade *PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN NURSERY and PRE-K ARE RE- QUIRED TO STAY AS A PARENT OR CARE GIVER/ME CLASS! -The Art Program will be running for a 4 weeks on Friday afternoons. -Dates: January 6th, 13th, 22rd and 27th -$52 (includes 1 t-shirt, art classes, art show during the last class and certificate.) -Drop off and pick up each day is in Upper School Cafeteria. Parents must sign their child in and out. Please be prompt in picking up your child. -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan, 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY Attn: Arts and Crafts Program/Attn: Stefanie Class Schedule 4:15-5:00 Nursery & Pre-K students 5:00-6:00 Kindergarten and 1 st grade students (Studio A) 5:00-6:00 2 nd grade-5 th grade students (Studio B) Saint Aidan Arts and Crafts Program Registration Form: Name: Age: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Phone #: Cell #: Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone #: Physical Limitations: Allergies: Class Time: Grade: Parent/Guardian Signature X Date:

17 Saint Aidan Dance Academy WINTER 2017 Program (**PLEASE KEEP THIS PORTION**) 7 week Dance Program is open to girls three years old through 6 th grade. *Note: Girls MUST be at least 3 years old by July 15 th and must be fully potty-trained. -Cost: $95 for 7-week session, includes t-shirt, classes and recital. Each additional class style is $62. -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. -Nursery, Pre-K 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 Saturday, January 14, 2017 and run for seven weeks. Recital date: Saturday, February 25, Girls can wear either sneakers or dance shoes (Dance shoes are strongly encouraged). NO SANDALS, BOOTS OR FLIP FLOPS. -Classes begin & end with prayer & taught by experienced dance instructors -Faith filled, fun, stress-free environment, where your daughter will learn dance technique & dedication! -Classes are held in the Convent-16 Pembroke Street -Contact us with any additional questions. SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com Saturday Schedule of Classes: 9:00-10:00 Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten Jazz (Studio A) Praise God Through Dance! Psalm 150 9:15-9:45-15 months-3 years old Caregiver/Me Class. See separate registration form for this class. 10:00-11:00 Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten Tap/Ballet Combo (Studio A) 10:00-11:00 1 st -4 th Grade Cheer (Studio B) 11:00-12:00 1 st -4 th Grade Jazz/Hip Hop (Studio A) 11:00-12:00 Nursery, Pre-K Kindergarten Intro to Cheer (Studio B) Saint Aidan Dance Academy Fall Registration Form PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home #: Cell Phone #: Emergency Contact Information Name: Relationship to Child: Phone #: Physical limitations: Allergies: Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking Class Grade: Day/Time: Parent/Guardian Signature: X Date:

18 15 months to 3 Years old Winter Dance Program (Boys and Girls 15 months and up are able to join!) -30 minute session every Saturday morning from 9:15-9:45 -Class begins on January 14, 2017 and ends on February 25, Classes run for seven consecutive weeks (children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver for each class.) -Classes will be held in the Convent, 16 Pembroke Street, Williston Park -This program does not participate in the recital -Children 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 children only -Come and stretch, sing songs and dance with your little one! Registration Form for Saint Aidan Dance Academy 15 months-3 Year Old Program PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child s Name: Age: Date of Birth: 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: *CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY EITHER A PARENT OR A CAREGIVER FOR EVERY CLASS.

19 January 8th-Coat Drive 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Finamore Parish Center January 8th Meeting 12:30-1:30 PM February 12th-Meeting Convent 1:00-2:00 PM March 19th-Meeting Convent 1:00-2:30 PM-Bring all reservations, raffles and baskets for Mother/Daughter Brunch April 2nd 10:30 AM Mass 27th Mother/Daughter Brunch at Lucky Duck April 13th-Easter Egg Coloring Parker Institute (time TBA) April 23rd-Birthright/Mommas House Drive 9:00 AM-12:00 PM April 23rd-Meeting St. Francis Room 12:00-1:00 May 6th-Plant Pick-Up 10:00 AM-12:00 PM May 7th-Bake/Plant Sale 9:00 AM-12:00 PM May 7th-Meeting Convent Community Room (elections) June 13th-Installation Mass and Reception 7:00 PM church-refreshments in Kirwin Hall December 18, 2016 Meeting (Christmas Toy Drive throughout December) January 8, 2017 Meeting January 15, 2017 Baking at the Ronald McDonald January 15, 2017 No Meeting January 22, 2017 Meeting January 29, 2017 Meeting February 5, 2016 Super Bowl No Meeting February 12, 2017 Meeting February 19, 2017 No Meeting February 26, 2017 Meeting Trips and additional community service events will be determined as the year goes on.

20 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN ANY MINISTRY MUST BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. 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. REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: The Religious Education Office is open Mondays and Thursdays 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Fridays are by appointment only. PLEASE HELP!!! WE CURRENTLY NEED CATECHISTS WHO COULD SERVE AS SUBSTITUTES TO COVER CLASSES WHEN NECESSARY. IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE VISIT US IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE OR CALL US AT (516) x9404 ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: The Special Needs Religious Education program meets every Thursday afternoon during the school year. There is a great need for energetic volunteers to serve as student aides. Please consider sharing your time with our children. We provide service hour documentation, college entrance, and scholarship letters for our student volunteers. Please consider joining us. For more information, call (516) x9406. There are wonderful children waiting for you. FIRST COMMUNION VIDEOS: The First Communion Videos have arrived!!! If you ordered a video, please pick it up in the Religious Education Office as soon as possible. OFFICE CLOSED: The Religious Education Office will be closed on Monday, December 26 th in observance of Christmas and Monday, January 2 nd in observance of New Year s Day. CLASS SCHEDULES: CLASSES WILL NOT RESUME FOR STUDENTS ATTEND- ING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ON WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS UNTIL JANUARY 4 TH AND 5 TH. STUDENTS WHO ATTEND CLASSES ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS WILL HAVE CLASS THIS WEEK ON DECEMBER 19 TH AND 2ND.

21 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. FOOD PANTRY: Our next monthly food drive will take place during the weekend of January 7 th & 8 th. If you would like to donate food, please bring all food items either to the back of Church or across the street to the parish social ministry office. Thank you for assisting those in need! ITEMS OF THE WEEK: individual bags of cookies and chips, diapers sizes 4 & 5 and apple juice VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are still looking for volunteers to help with the watering of the Christmas flowers this year, please contact the parish social ministry office at (516) x9408. So far we have 9 volunteers. 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 prayer shawl committee will meet again on Monday, January 9th. 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 (516) x9410. PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry is open Monday-Friday, 9:00-3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).

22 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. THE GIANNA CENTER FOR WOMEN S HEALTH & FERTILITY AT GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPI- TAL-The gift of Hope this Christmas for couples struggling with infertility and miscarriage. The Gianna provides general gynecological care, FertilityCare education, and infertility services all with a deep commitment to honoring a woman s dignity and the sanctity of human life. Comprehensive gynecologic primary care and specialized fertility and family planning techniques are used to unmask the causes of infertility for all women, regardless of faith. We are pleased to be the first medical practice in the community to feature two new women s health services: FertilityCare Services NaProTechnology. These two unique services allow us to provide you with a natural, restorative, scientifically based approach to monitoring your health and managing your fertility. Please call today (631) SEMINARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, Huntington, NY-First Friday Devotions. An invitation-having gathered together each Wednesday to receive from the Lord His unfailing mercy, we now gather to return that love and devotion to His Most Sacred Heart from which all Mercy flows. First Friday program 8:15 AM breakfast available-reservation required call (631) x177, 9:00 AM Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Sacred Heart Devotions. Confessors available during Exposition, 10:15 AM break, 10:30 AM Mass. THE GLENN MOHR CHORALE-Did You See the Star? will be held on Sunday, January 8th at 3:00 PM at the Immaculate Conception Center, 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY. For information please call (516) or go the website at DOMINICAN VILLAGE, Amityville, NY-conveniently located on a sprawling, 13 acre campus, Dominican Village, is a not-for-profit, non sectarian, independent and assisted living residence rental retirement community offering outstanding programs, all-inclusive services and bountiful amenities. Tours available seven days a week by appointment. To schedule a tour at your convenience, or for more information, contact us today at (631) or go to info@dominicanvillage.org. Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic. SCOUTING OFFICE OF THE OFFICE OF YOUTH MINISTRY, DRVC-CUB SCOUT FUN AND FAITH DAY, Saturday, January 21, 2017, St. Paul the Apostle Church. Brookville, NY from 8:30 AM 12:00 NOON. A special morning of prayer, handicrafts, games, and a patch. For information, contact the Catholic Scouting Office at (516) x245 or scouting@drvc.org CHRISTMAS AND SUNDAY TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND-WRNN Channel 48 at 8:00 AM. This Christmas morning and every Sunday, Heart of the Nation will televise Catholic Mass at 8:00 AM on WRNN channel 48. Please share the time and channel information with friends or family members who are unable to get to church because of age, illness, or other struggles. Prayer intentions from viewers, uplifting homilies, a Prayer for Spiritual Communion during distribution of the Holy Eucharist, and closed-captioning make Heart of the Nation's Sunday Mass on TV and online a time of spiritual comfort and belonging for the homebound. To watch the Mass online, please visit