Mission Statement. The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law

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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. Twenty- Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4, 2016 In every age, O Lord,you have been our refuge. The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Jerry Mathew, Associate Pastor Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence 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) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, 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: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa, Suellen Peterson, and Jackie McHugh Xavier Fleming 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 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 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016 Bl. Theresa of Calcutta, Religious 1 Cor 5: 1-8; Lk 6: :30 AM Bernard G. McArdle (Birthday Rem.) 7:30 AM Victor Novak 9:00 AM Mary Robertson (Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Robert F. Kosina, Sr. (1st Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM NO MASS-Labor Day TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 Weekday 1 Cor 6: 1-11; Lk 6: :30 AM Jean F. Taylor 7:30 AM Stanley Gielarowski 9:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Urban 12:30 PM Rina Fellin (Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Brian O Rourke (Anniversary Rem.) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 Weekday 1 Cor 7: 25-31; Lk 6: :30 AM Isabel Petruciani 7:30 AM Chester Gielarowski 9:00 AM Msgr. Robert Kirwin 12:30 PM John & Eileen Dunne (15th Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Mae & Frank Abruzzo THURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mi 5: 1-4a or Rom 8: 28-30; Mt 1: 1-16, or 1: :30 AM Vincent Perscio (Birthday Rem.) 7:30 AM Theresa McCormack 9:00 AM Lv. Ints of Louise & Gene Darconte 12:30 PM Father Edward Fitzpatrick (45th Anniversary of Ordination) 5:30 PM John Lettice (7th Anniversary Rem.) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 St. Peter Claver, Priest 1 Cor 9: 16-19, 22b-27; Lk 6: :30 AM Msgr. Robert Kirwin 7:30 AM William Barr 9:00 AM** Charles Melvin (Birthday Rem.) 12:30 PM Theresa Rheinheimer-Hallinan (Birthday Rem.) 3:15 PM Samantha Paulich/Michael Dyson Nuptial Ceremony 5:30 PM Mary D Avanzo (1st Anniversary Rem.) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 Weekday 1 Cor 10: 14-22; Lk 6: :00 AM Haidi McLaughling (1st Anniversary Rem.) 12:30-1:30 PM Confessions 1:30 PM 90th Birthday Mass Joan Fleck **School Mass SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 CONTINUED 5:00 PM Michael J. Cahill (15th Anniversary Rem.) Lillian Anderson (Birthday Rem.) John Brown Joseph Davi & Michael McMahon (50th Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 32: 7-11, 13-14; 1 Tm 1: 12-17; Lk 15: 1-32 or 15: :30 AM Manny Abad (Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM John Mulrooney 10:30 AM Mossa, Milohnic & Rizzi Families 12:00 PM Victims of 9/11 Harold Entenmann (1st Anniversary Rem.) Nancy Lumpp (1st Anniversary Rem.) Armand Villa 5:00 PM Donna Wilson (15th Anniversary Rem.) FLOWER MEMORIAL 56th Anniversary Remembrance for EDWARD MCGRATH In Loving Memory Joan (St. Therese s Shrine) BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of HELEN MC GRATH Requested by Margaret Lyons

3 SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 BEFORE CREAM OF CRAB SOUP You may remember that I went away about three weeks ago to Baltimore for a conference on How to Preach Better conducted by the Dominican Fathers. Father Kevin Dillon and I enjoyed it a great deal and helpfully honed our skills. On the last night we went to Phillips Restaurant in the Inner Harbor I love their Cream of Crab Soup. As we were sitting at the table waiting to order, two young waiters came up to us and had an important question. They said that they had heard that Pope Francis had done away with belief in hell. They were wondering whether or not that was the case. Two things immediately caught my interest. For one thing I was quite surprised that two young guys in their twenties had any interest or worries about hell. For another I was happy to see that these two who were Protestants really cared about what the Pope said or did. After all, Protestants do not accept the authority of the Pope in matters of faith and morals. But these two, whatever their theology or belief, were more than a little interested in what the Holy Father had to say. As you can well imagine, I explained to them that neither the Pope nor anyone else could do away with hell because it is clearly and unequivocally taught by Jesus Christ and appears in the New Testament rather often. In Matthew 25 Jesus speaks of the condemnation of the wicked in terrifying terms: "Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels." (Mt. 25:41) These people deserved hell because they had a serious lack of charity in their lives. They neglected the poor, sick and hungry among others. They ignored the precept of the Lord Jesus to love their neighbor. What a tragedy! Even the great St. Paul was worried about getting to heaven. He wrote to the Corinthians that he disciplined his body "lest having preached to others I myself become a castaway." (1 Cor 9:27) Few people have done more for Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church than St. Paul and yet he was still concerned about his salvation. I might venture that he was perhaps a little overly worried, but the point is he understood that there is the possibility of eternal punishment in the life to come. One of the most noted preachers of our times, Billy Graham, a non-catholic preached to millions upon millions and was very clear about the existence of hell. He had no doubts and spoke the truth clearly and for that he is to be commended. Surprisingly enough, Evangelicals (who disagree with Catholics on many points) are one with us in accepting the truth of hell taught by Jesus and proclaimed by His Church. They don't believe in the Seven Sacraments and the Dogmas of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption, but they are perfectly clear on hell.

4 Believe it or not, I do not spend a lot of time thinking about hell. I am a great believer in the Infinite Ocean of Mercy which is the Heart of Jesus Christ. I encourage you to do the same and have unlimited confidence and trust in Our Lord. The secret is to love Him with your whole being and treat others the way you would treat Him. If you do that, you don't have to worry too much about the other place. I give those two waiters at Phillips in Baltimore credit. They were concerned about eternal salvation. Would that a lot of others had the same interest and courage to ask a priest about hell. Oh yes! The Cream of Crab Soup there was beyond belief. I had two bowls. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Kathleen Gattis, Joseph Fitzgerald, Rita Amendola, Virginia Fallon, Joyce French, Barney Rinaldi, Mary Price, Marie McLaughlin, Judy Eberso-Kostovick, Chris Lynch, Terence Simblitt, Ana Bubalo, Michael Vladich, Terry Laughlin, Anthony Rosario, Deacon Frank Love, Kimberly Kurz, Catherine Reardon, Bob Hesse, Margaret Cacioppo, Audrey Scott, Toti Conforti, Maryann O Brien, Cathy Fritze Annette De Stefano, Diane LaBianca, Joseph LaBianca, Sophia & Phil Georgeou, Maria del Carmen Grianello DECEASED: Vera Dudkowski, Marion Manzolillo, Ann Uttaro and for all those who have died serving our country. REMEMBERING OUR SERVICEMEN & WOMEN Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as we continue to pray for world peace.

5 PEANUT BUTTER GANG Join us on Saturday, September 10 th at 8:15AM in the East Campus cafeteria to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the hungry and homeless on Long Island. Children under the age of 9 cannot be accommodated; children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must have taken the Virtus Training. Due to logistics, you have to pre-register at our address: peanutbuttergang@staidanparish.org by Wednesday, September 7 th in order to participate. This month we ask each volunteer to bring a jar of peanut butter and at least 2 loaves of BREAD. Thank you. Remember what Jesus told us, Amen I say to you, whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me. (Matthew 25:40). MASS IN HONOR OF THE GRUNT PADRE REV. VINCENT CAPANDANNO, M.M. CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN Saturday, September 3rd at the 5:00 PM Mass This marks the 48th year since he was killed in action in Vietnam. All are invited to attend this Mass. UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, September 30th at 7:30 PM in St. Aidan s School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass, blessing with the First Class Relic of Padre Pio Music by Michael Zabrocki. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information please call Tecky at (516) or Angela at (516) STEWARDSHIP 08/30/15 $22,647 08/28/16 $25,440 (+12.33%) COLLECTION FOR THE EARTHQUAKE AND FLOOD VICTIMS 08/28/16 $ 4,811 This weekend s second collection is for Friends of St. Aidan (FOSA) Next weekend s second collection is for Catholic University Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish.

6 BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Kasey Hughes, St. Aidan Michael Vila, Sacred Heart, Merrick, NY SECOND WEEK Margaret Hughes, St. Pius X, Fairfield, CT Sean Egan, St. Aidan Maryanne Licciardi, St. Cyril & Methodius, Deer Park, NY Steven Leite, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox, Hicksville, NY Jillian Pratt, Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park, NY Clint Bodo, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY Erin Flynn, St. Aidan Richard Di Lorenzo, St. Aidan Elizabeth Stuhlinger, Our Holy Redeemer, Freeport, NY Michael Brady, St. Aidan THIRD WEEK Samantha Paulich, St. Aidan Michael Dyson, St. Aidan THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA COLLECTION The Catholic University of America, located in Washington D.C., is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States. CUA offers students an excellent education in a faith-filled atmosphere that is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition. Some of our own diocesan priests have received education and have specialized in different ecclesiastical courses and are now serving our Diocese. Next week is the National Collection for The Catholic University of America. Every dollar given directly supports aid for students from dioceses across the country, including our diocese. Please be generous.

7 Saint Aidan School Welcome Back! GRADES 1-8: School will begin on Tuesday, September 6. School hours on Tuesday 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 Tuesday. Wednesday, September 7 is an early dismissal at 11:30 AM. Starting on Thursday, September 8, school will be in session from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Applications for the Afterschool Program are available on our website, All paperwork and the registration fee must be submitted prior to attending the program. The Afterschool Program for grades 1-8 only (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) will be available beginning on Thursday, September 8. KINDERGARTEN: Orientation for Kindergarten students will be on Wednesday, September 7 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Parents must provide TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL. On Thursday, September 8 and Friday, September 9 Kindergarten will have an early dismissal at 11:30 AM. Bus children may come to school on the buses; however, ALL CHILDREN MUST BE PICKED UP AT 11:30 AM. Full day sessions begin on Monday, September 12. Applications for the Afterschool Program are available on our website, All paperwork and the registration fee must be submitted prior to attending the program. The Afterschool Program for Kindergarten students (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) will be available beginning on Monday, September AND 3 FULL DAY PRE-K: There will be a brief orientation for parents only on Thursday, September 8 from 9:45 to 10:15 AM. All Pre-K students will begin with an abbreviated session from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday, September 9. Parents must provide TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL on Friday. Full day sessions will begin on Monday, September 12. The session hours for the full day Pre-K are from 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM. Applications for the Afterschool Program are available on our website, All paperwork and the registration fee must be submitted prior to attending the program.. The Afterschool Program for Pre-K students (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) will begin on Monday, September 12. NURSERY: Orientation for parents and students will take place on Friday, September 9 from 10:00 to 10:30 AM. Our Nursery program will begin on Monday, September 12. For information call (516) x9202 (lower school) or (516 ) x9302 (upper school).

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 2016 Session: Meets: Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 AM or 11:00-12:30 PM Begins: September 20, 2016 Cost: $90 If you are interested, please call (516) ext to register. JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Our first meeting for the new year is September 25th from 1:00-2:00 PM in the convent community room. Please bring dues for members $15.00; any new member joining dues are $ Please make all checks payable to JCDA. Girls need to bring school calendars, pen and pads. Any girl who wants to join needs to be 11 years old or older. Applications can be picked up in the Rectory office between the house of 9:00 AM- 8:00 PM. Please mail them to Mrs. Lamere, 83 Genevieve Ct. Amityville NY as soon as possible, this way we can update our s so the girls can receive information. Please call Mrs. Lamere at (631) or (516) for information. Looking forward to seeing you September 25th. Have a safe Labor Day. Mrs. Adele Lamere

9 LITURGY CORNER The Liturgy of the Word is followed by the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Together, they form the most important parts of the Mass. The Liturgy of the Word feeds us with the words of God. The Liturgy of the Eucharist repeats some of the most important words of God, and feeds us with the body and blood of His Son. It consists of nine parts. The Preparation of the Gifts, the Prayer over the Offerings, the Eucharistic Prayer, the Communion Rite, the Lord s Prayer, the Sign of Peace, the Fraction of the Bread, Communion, and the Prayer after Communion. GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION This Fall, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Church of St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa and on Sunday, November 6, 2016 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 30th for the October 23rd liturgy and by October 15th for the November 6th 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. SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES The monthly singles meeting will be held on Saturday, September 10th at 8:30 PM in the Upper School Cafeteria. Our meeting will be discussion and socialization. Ages 35 and up. Donation: $5.00 for snacks, pizza and beverages. For information please call Ray at (516) or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com. EXERCISE CLASS All are welcome to a free exercise class to be held at the Williston Park Village Hall, 3rd floor. The four month program is for adults, especially people with arthritis, and will run on Monday and Friday mornings at 9:45 AM for one hour beginning Monday, September 12th followed by Friday, September 16th. The schedule of classes will be available the first day of class and thereafter. The instructor is Margo Bores.

10 SMALL-GROUP RETREAT Join us for a 10 week small-group retreat that delves into the simplicity and grandeur of Consoling spirituality. This retreat is based on the popular book by Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, Consoling the Heart of Jesus. Gain new insights into how you can console Jesus; learn the keys to the great sanctity of the saints and blesseds like Therese of Lisieux, Faustina Kowalska, and Mother Teresa; and have all the tools you will need to become a saint, a great saint and quickly. Easy as Read Read the select readings in the retreat book. 2. Answer Answer the questions in your Retreat Companion. 3. Meet Meet regularly with your group We will meet every Tuesday from 10:00-11:30 AM or 7:30-9:00 PM in the Convent Community Room. Please bring your bible and please register so we know we have enough supplies. Please call Toti Conforti at (516) or toticon@aol.com Âg{xÜx {tá uxxç t wxxñ áñ Ü àâtä tãt~xç Çz yéü à{x ÑxÉÑÄx Ç ÉâÜ züéâña \à v{tçzxá çéâü Ä yxaê ]tv~ x ^A

11 2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal One Faith One Family One Community Only by loving, serving others can people come to know God. -Pope Francis Your support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal helps our Parish Outreach and Catholic Charities Programs serve people in our community by providing food, clothing, shelter, counseling and care. And most importantly, it lets those we serve know that God loves them and is with them at this critical time in their lives. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A GIFT TO THE 2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal! Every Gift Makes a Difference in the Lives of Others. Pledge $ Parish: Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Down Payment Balance $ $ Catholic Ministries Appeal, Diocese of Rockville Centre, P.O. Box 4000, Rockville Centre, New York catholicministriesappeal.org 2016 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2015 GOAL: $172,900 PLEDGED: $125,985 # OF GIFTS: 571 AVERAGE GIFT: $

12 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE September 11 th - The Knights of Columbus World Day of Prayer for Peace seeks to unite Knights, Catholics and all people of good will regardless of their religious faith in prayer for peace. While Sept. 11 will always be remembered for the tragic loss of life, Knights hope that this somber occasion will be the foundation of an annual opportunity for a day of earnest prayer for peace in the world. To commemorate this tragedy with dignity and hope, the Supreme Council passed a resolution in 2004 to observe September 11 th as a day of prayer for peace. The World Day of Prayer for Peace will bring to the world the Church s message of peace and reconciliation, so that religion will always be a cause for mutual respect and harmony, and never for violence or hatred, said Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson. In a special way, we remember the brave men and women of the military who work tirelessly, even to the point of sacrificing their own lives, to bring about true peace rooted in justice, he added. KNIGHTS PROVIDE DISASTER RELIEF During an audience with Pope Francis following his Angelus Address on August 28 th, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson informed the Holy Father that the Knights of Columbus were donating $ 50,000 to him to help provide relief for children impacted by the recent deadly earthquake northeast of Rome. The Knights of Columbus is pleased to answer the Holy Father s call and to assist those, especially children, who are suffering so much as a result of this devastating disaster in Italy, said Mr. Anderson. The Knights support for earthquake victims comes at the same time the organization has donated substantially in terms of funds and volunteers to the victims of the recent floods in Louisiana. UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS - (both held at Corpus Christi Council, 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola) OKTOBERFEST September 24 th from 7:00 11:00 PM. Cost of $ 50 per person includes open bar, German food and German beer, dessert & coffee. Music provided by Smitty s Polka Band (featuring Papa Bavarian) Reservations only; no walk-ins. Reservations needed by September 17 th. For reservations contact Tom Kelly kellyofmineola@earthlink.net or (516) ITALIAN NIGHT October 8 th from 7:00 11:00 PM. Cost of $ 50 per person includes open bar, antipasti, full multi-course sit-down dinner, music for listening & dancing pleasure. Join us as we honor our Italian Couple of the Year, Ed & Markey Pappalardo. Reservations only; no walk-ins. Reservations needed by October 1 st. Contact Nick Pennacchio for further information and reservations at (516) or at nfrankp@aol.com. 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) St. Aidan's Angel Choir is gearing up for a full and exciting new year! We have lots of great upcoming opportunities, which include singing at the Festival of Trees, Barnes and Noble, the St. Aidan Christmas Pageant, and the St. Aidan Irish Concert. In addition, we will sing two masses per month and have the chance to perform at Carnegie Hall on December 19th! It should be noted that our weekly time has changed, and we will meet Tuesday afternoons from 3:15-4:15 PM. (Any child enrolled in the Religious Ed Program can be excused early). Our first mass will be September 11th at 10:30 AM - children need to arrive at the convent at 10:00 AM dressed in required attire (black skirts/pants and white tops). Registration is now open and will remain open until September 6th!! Please make a commitment to singing with this wonderful choir this year! We look forward to working with your children! Reagan Stone at staidanangelchoir100@gmail.com for more information.

13 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidelines explaining students' religious liberties. You can pray, read your Bible or other religious material, and talk about your faith at school. A 7-year-old boy at Desert Rose Elementary School in Palmdale, California, read an encouraging note and Bible verse that his mother had packed into his lunch bag to his friends at lunch time. Soon, many students were asking for copies of the notes which included short stories from the Bible. However, when one little girl said, "Teacher, this is the most beautiful story I've ever seen," the boy was reprimanded twice by his teacher in front of the whole class and told to stop talking about religion or sharing his mother's notes. He went home in tears. A letter to the district from Liberty Counsel said, "... it is clear that the actions of the districts staff, in prohibiting voluntary student religious expression during non-instructional time, then completely banning such student expression from school property entirely, and finally, calling the police to report the same, are simply unconstitutional." The district has ignored this letter. (washingtontimes.com, 6/3/16; lc.org, 6/1/16; wnd.com, 6/2/16) Your teachers can organize prayer groups with other teachers. Football Coach Joe Kennedy, fired from Bremerton School District, Washington, for saying a brief, personal prayer at the 50-yard line after games since 2008, has just filed a lawsuit. "When the school district fired Coach Kennedy for praying, they engaged in explicit religious discrimination, violating the First Amendment and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act," said First Liberty Senior Counsel. (firstliberty.org, 8/9/16) Learning these religious liberties will clarify to students, parents and teachers that schools are not God-free zones. Pray, Learn and Act to preserve religious liberty. Visit FREE FLU VACCINE ( Catholic Health Services in conjunction with St. Francis Hospital ) Free flu shots will be available 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 17th at St. Aloysius Parish Center, 592 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY. Appointments are not needed.

14 SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB It s time to RENEW your membership or JOIN NOW! $30 Annual Membership runs September August chances to win every month The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. 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 David Monfort Bob & Ginny Corkhill Eileen Kennedy Mary & Alan Reardon Bob Corkhill Barbara & Steve Durante Ann Marconi Jeanne & Michael Keane Patricia Murphy Mary Iannotti Virginia Bradley Jennifer & Sean O Sullivan Nancy M. Coyne The Lanigan Family Susan Mattei Joan Rising $25 Winners Mariann Zappalla Bill & Sara Smith Thomas Hogarty Ginny Corkhill Kathy Marotta Jane Gross $50 Winner: Grace Klvana $100 Winner: Peggy Karazia 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 Please check here if this is a renewal of an existing membership. Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan s Booster Club and return to the Rectory.

15 Ours is a time of mercy - Pope Francis at World Youth Day, 2013 A two-night series presented by The Jesuit Collaborative Damian Halligan, SJ and Pat McDonough, Director of Ministry in New York TUESDAY EVENINGS SEPTEMBER 20 & 27 7:30 p.m. St. Aidan s Church Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY At his very first Mass, Francis, our Jesuit pope, said, The message of Jesus is mercy. It is the Lord s strongest message. The message of mercy continues to be the cornerstone of his papacy. In this Holy Year of Mercy, let s spend two evenings reflecting on the Lord s strongest message. Tuesday, September 20 th and 27 th at 7:30 PM in the church

16 Voices and Bells of St. Aidan Ignis Angelicus Angelic Fire Dragan Ivanov Bubalo, Director of Music 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. ANGEL CHOIR Reagan Stone, Assistant Director Mass: Twice a month 10:30 AM or 9:00 AM Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Tuesdays 3:15 4:15 PM Ages: 7 9 Grades 1 4 WOMEN S ENSEMBLE Mass: Once a month 12:00 noon Mass (with adult Choir) Rehearsal: Thursdays 6:45 7:30 PM HANDBELL CHOIR Mass: Every Other Sunday 10:30 AM Mass Rehearsal: Tuesdays 2:15-3:15 PM (Church Choir Loft) Ages: 5th-8th Grade GIRLS CHOIR Mass: Sundays 10:30 AM Mass Rehearsals: Tuesdays 3:30 4:45 PM Ages: 9 15 Grades 4 8 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 LATIN SCHOLA CANTORUM Rehearsal and Mass: Once a month Sunday Mass Ages: Adults ANNOUNCEMENT We are incredibly proud to announce that our St. Aidan Choirs and Bells were selected to perform at Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium to sing the Christmas Cantata "LOVE TRANSCENDING" with our Angelic Fire Orchestra on December 19, 2016 at 7:30 PM. WE NEED CHILDREN AND ADULT SINGERS TO ENHANCE THIS MAGNIFICENT AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CANTATA AND PRESENT OUR RENOWNED, BEAUTIFUL SACRED MUSIC AT CARNEGIE HALL. PLEASE CALL (516) x9130 AND SIGN-UP FOR THIS THIS INCREDI- BLE MUSICAL OPPORTUNITY. questions to bdrago@staidanparish.org 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 CARNEGIE 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 bdrago@staidanparish.org if you are interested in becoming a member of any of the choirs.

17 15 months to 3 Years Old Fall Dance Program (Boys and Girls 15 months and up are welcomed to join!) -30 minute session every Saturday morning from 9:15-9:45. -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, but children are invited to the recital to receive their certificate of participation. -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.

18 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 $60. -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, September 10, 2016 and run for seven weeks. Recital date: Saturday, October 22nd. -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) 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) 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:

19 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. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: The Religious Education Office is open Mondays and Thursdays 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Fridays are by appointment only. PLEASE HELP!!! This is the time of the year when we ask you to consider sharing your Faith with the children and young people of our parish. If you are already a catechist, please return your completed Catechist Forms to the Religious Ed Office as soon as possible. If you are not a catechist, please consider joining us for the upcoming school year. WE NEED YOUR HELP to provide instruction for over 1,000 children. WE CURRENTLY NEED CATECHISTS WHO COULD SERVE AS SUBSTI- TUTES TO COVER CLASSES WHEN NECESSARY. WE MAY ALSO NEED AN ADDITIONAL CATECHIST ON MONDAYS AT 5:30 PM AND WEDNES- DAYS AT 5:30PM. IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE VISIT US IN THE RELI- GIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE OR CALL US AT (516) x9404. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Religious Education Office needs volunteers who can help with some office tasks while the classes are in session. If you can volunteer to assist us for an hour from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, 5:30 to 6:30 PM, or 7:15 to 8:15 PM on Tuesdays or Wednesdays or 4:00 to 5:00 PM or 5:30 to 6:30 PM on Mondays, please call the office. 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! REGISTRATION: New Students: Please call the Religious Education Office at (516) x9404 to receive registration materials for 1 st grade and transferring students. (Baptismal Certificates are required at registration for all 1 st grade and transferring students.)

20 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (continued) RETURNING STUDENTS: PLEASE NOTE: THE REGULAR REGISTRA- TION PERIOD CLOSED ON JULY 15. WE ARE NOW IN THE LATE REGIS- TRATION PERIOD AND MANY DAY/TIME CHOICES ARE CLOSED FOR VARIOUS GRADES. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. SERVICE HOURS FOR CONFIRMATION: Please remember to submit your Service Hours Projects as well as any outstanding Projects and Mass Reflections from the 7 th and 8 th Grade Confirmation Packets to the Religious Education Office as soon as possible. August 31 st was the due date for this past school year s service hours. HOME SCHOOL MATERIALS: Home School materials were due on April 15 th. Please submit any outstanding home school materials as soon as possible. Failure to submit materials may lead to a delay in this year s placement. Please call the Religious Education Office with any questions and/or concerns you may have. PENING SCHOOL YEAR DATES: Catechist meetings: All catechists are asked to attend one of the following meetings which will be held in the Sts. Peter and Paul Room and in Room :30 PM Tuesday September 13 7:15 PM Tuesday September 13 4:00 PM Wednesday September 14 7:15 PM Wednesday September 14 for 7 th and 8 th Grade Catechists only* 5:30 PM Thursday September 15 for Special Needs Catechists** NEW PARENT MEETING: There will be a meeting for all grade one parents and any other parents who have registered their children in the program for the first time on Monday, September 12 at 7:30 PM in the Upper School Cafeteria. Please enter through the entrance in the parking lot behind the upper school building. Religious Education classes for the school year will begin the Week of September 19 for classes that meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Thursday Classes will begin on September 29 and the once a month Kindergarten program will start on October 6th. Class assignments will be mailed during the first week of September.

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 food drive will take place on Sunday, September 5 th. If you would like to donate food or personal hygiene items, please bring it 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. ITEMS OF THE WEEK - toilet tissue, snacks, apple juice, apple sauce, laundry detergent, tissues (small boxes), saltine crackers and deodorant 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, September 12th. 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. JOHN MC ALLISTER MEMORIAL MEN S PRAYER GROUP- will be starting up again this fall in the Finamore Center starting on Thursday, September 8th and every Thursday at 9:45 AM following the 9:00 AM Mass. All men are welcome to gather together for prayer and friendship. Of course refreshments will be served. BEREAVEMENT GROUP FALL 2016-COPING WITH GRIEF-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 who are experiencing what you are experiencing can be supportive and healing. A Bereavement Group for people whose loved one has died (parent, spouse, sibling or friend) will be held in the Sts. Peter & Paul Room in Finamore Center by trained Bereavement Facilitators. TUESDAYS: 9:45 AM September 20th, 27th, October 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th THURSDAYS 7:30 PM September 22nd, 29th October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS: November 10th at 7:30 PM in Finamore Center. Please call the Social Ministry office at (516) x9408 to register. The only feelings that do not healare the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen PLEASE NOTE - The office will be closed Monday, September 5th (Labor DAY) We will be open Monday -Friday, 9:00-3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore 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. OPEN HOUSES FOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS OF LONG ISLAND SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH 11:00 AM-1:30 PM OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH 1:00-3:30 PM ST. DOMINIC COLLEGE PREP HS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH 12:00-2:30 PM HOLY TRINITY DIOCESAN HS SATURDAY OCTOBER 1ST 10:00 AM-1:00 PM KELLENBERG MEMORIAL HS 11:00 AM-2:00 PM SACRED HEART ACADEMY 2:00-4:00 PM CHAMINADE HS SUNDAY OCTOBER 2ND 10:00 AM-1:00 PM ST. ANTHONY HS SATURDAY OCTOBER 15TH 9:00 AM-12:00 PM MCGANN-MERCY DIOCESAN HS SUNDAY OCTOBER 16TH 10:30 AM-2:00 PM ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST DIOCESAN HS 2:00-4:30 PM ST. MARY S HS HOLY TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL, Hicksville, NY- is looking for some part time cafeteria help for the school year. if interested please call Linda Kolbe at x147. LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR, QUEEN OF PEACE RESIDENCE-Part-time RN/LPN positions open for a small long term care facility (under 100 employees) in Queens Village. Available to work some days and every other weekend. Please fax resume to (718) or to qphumanresources@littlesistersofthepoor.org. HOLY SPIRIT RC CHURCH-A Christmas Fair will be held on November 12th from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM and Sunday, November 13th from 8:30 AM-2:00 PM. Vendors are needed. Vendor fee for two days is $ If interested please call Eileen Smith at (516) THE AUXILIARY OF THE CLARK BOTANIC GARDEN-invites you to the 13th Annual Marie Jensen Bick Herb Day and Lecture An English Tea celebrating Capsicum-Chili Peppers (2016 Herb of the Year) on Wednesday, September 14th 12:00 noon at Clark House. Highlights of the event include tea cup exchange (Please bring a gift wrapped, new china tea cup to participate), sandwiches, sweets and raffles. For information please call Jean Weissman (516) REGIS HIGH SCHOOL, Manhattan, NY (an all-scholarship Jesuit school for talented and gifted Catholic boys) invites students and their parents to its Long Island Admissions Information Night at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 14th at St. Anthony s Church, 110 Anchor Avenue, Oceanside, NY. For information please contact Eric Di Michele, Director of Admissions at (212) x2057 or edimichele@regis.org. The regular Open House will be held on Monday, October 10th from 1:00-4:00 PM Regis High School, 55 East 84th Street, New York, NY ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL GRADS, PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS-Our Teens are becoming Young Adults starting college with a lifetime of opportunities in front of them. There will be many choices that they will make during the next 4 years, let s help them to stay connected to their faith while they are making those choices! Let s help our young people keep a faith connection while they are in college. Many will be away from home and out on their own, what better way to help them stay grounded and give them a safe place to meet new friends than through their University s Newman Center. Newman Centers are Catholic ministry centers at non-catholic universities throughout the country. These Centers provide pastoral services and ministries to their Catholic student population. Through the Newman Connection, students are connected to their Campus Minister and invited to join Catholic Campus Ministry this becomes their faith community away from home! It s simple to make that connection the only information that is required is the student s first and last name and the name of the college or university they will be attending in September. Then send this information to Marianne Sheridan, Director for Youth Ministry at msheridan@drvc.org. This information will be forwarded to the proper Newman Center and your teen will be welcomed in the fall when they arrive at their school. Let s help our Young Church stay connected! DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE-The 28th Annual Mass for Deceased Children will be held on Saturday, October 1st at 12:30 PM in St. Agnes Cathedral. Refreshments will be served following the Mass in the Parish Center. All who have experienced this loss are welcomed. No registration is needed. For information please call Deacon Darrell Buono at (516) x200.