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) Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 10, 2013 The Lord is my Shepherd The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext Deacon Francis J. Love - ext Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext Deacon Rudy Martin - ext Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext address drago@staidanparish.org 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. 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 Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson Buildings & Grounds Department ext Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM 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, 12:15 & 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. 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 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.

2 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2013 St. Martin of Tours, Bishop Wis 1: 1-7; Lk 17: 1-6 6:30 AM Dr. Lionel Rossef 9:00 AM Vito Mossa (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Bernard Tansey 5:30 PM No Mass-Veterans Day TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 St. Josaphat, Bishop/Martyr Wis 2: 23 3: 9; Lk 17: :30 AM Elsie Marra 9:00 AM Joseph Liguori 12:15 PM Rudolph Eckhardt (2nd Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Mary Robertson (Birthday Rem.) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Wis 6: 1-11; Lk 17: :30 AM Richard Repperger (Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM Rose Ross (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Mary & Anthony Roccaforte (Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Daniel Colelli, Jr. (Anniversary Rem.) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 Weekday Wis 7: 22b 8: 1; Lk 17: :30 AM Joseph Connelly 9:00 AM Phyllis E. Reinig 12:15 PM Charles Zahn, III (1st Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM William Hewitson (Birthday Rem.) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013 St. Albert the Great, Bishop/Doctor of the Church Wis 13: 1-9; Lk 17: :30 AM Martinez, Gianello & Georgeou Families 9:00 AM Peter Owens 12:15 PM Sophie Rosicki 12:45 PM Eucharistic Adoration 3:00 PM Lauren Marron/Joseph Curran Nuptial Mass 5:30 PM Dcd. Mbrs. of Kirk Family SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2013 St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude, Virgin Wis 18: 14-16; 19: 6-9; Lk 18: 1-8 9:00 AM The Schlecht Family 12:30-1:30 PM Confessions 1:30 PM Kaitlyn Kenny/Matthew Mlinarich Nuptial Mass 5:00 PM Edmund Cosgrove (Anniversary Rem.) Patricia Brown (1st Anniversary Rem.) Charles Zahn, III (1st Anniversary Rem.) Peggy Duffy (Birthday Rem.) Anthony Falco Catherine & James Cashin (50th Wedding Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM Peggy Duffy MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2013 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Mal 3: 19-20a, 2 Thes 3: 7-12; Lk 21: :30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 9:00 AM Milovcic & Vitulic Families 10:30 AM Machado Family 12:00 PM The Curci & Peluso Families William Scheuer (50th Birthday Rem.) Theodore Kertz John Dolan, Jr. Evelyn Eichner (Birthday Rem.) 5:00 PM Jack Fleming (Birthday Rem.) BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Maja Ferrara, St. Aidan Frank Chiusa, St. Aidan Kelly Connelly, St. Aidan Sean La Vista, Flushing, NY SECOND WEEK Laura Raad, St. Aidan Michael Cucuzzo, St. Aidan Patricia Mc Mahon, St. Aidan Kevin Daly, St. Aidan THIRD WEEK Lauren Marron, St. Aidan Joseph Curran, Our Lady of Hope, Middle Village, NY Kaitlyn Kenny, St. Aidan Matthew Mlinarich, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY PLEASE PRAY SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Peter F. Brala, Christine Lucivero, Geoffrey Hamilton, Jenny Malewicz, Louis Malewicz, Marianne Cusmano, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Nina Tricarico, Owen Hogan, Stacy Test, Frank Ferrante, Adele Lamere, Karen De Canio Webber, Robert G. Kostner, Jr. DECEASED: Blanche Dierkes, Jack R. Battipaglia, Brian McNamara, Margaret Flaherty and for all those who nave died serving our country.

3 November 10, 2013 USELESS WORRY This year marks the 50 th anniversary of the death of the world famous author C.S. Lewis who has penned many a book. As a matter of fact children all over the world still read The Chronicles of Narnia and even adults enjoy them. Nevertheless, the one book of his that I would particularly call to your attention is The Screwtape Letters. It certainly is an odd title and has an unusual format. Screwtape is a senior devil who seeks to instruct Wormwood, a mere novice devil, in the art of leading a soul to hell. This book is well worth reading and illustrates in an entertaining way the cunning and deceitfulness of the devil. In future articles I will address some of the points made by Lewis and attempt to show how valuable they are to our current situation. Like Pope Francis, C.S. Lewis really knew the hearts of people. Pope Francis has the singular talent of speaking to the whole world in simple, direct language that everybody can understand. You need no theological special studies to get his point. It seems to me that the emerging themes of his papacy are mercy and love for the poor. These themes are repeated over and over again and show that he thoroughly knows the human heart and the problems that are faced by ordinary people. Last Sunday when the story of Zacchaeus was read in the Gospel the Pope reached out to despairing and hopeless sinners. Many times people are a victim of their own imaginations. They conjure up the idea of a God who is cold, vengeful and unforgiving and they wrongly think that their sins are so unique and exceptional and that their situation is so terrible that it can never be corrected. This is, of course, playing directly into the hands of the devil who wants above all to discourage people and make them completely broken hearted. The devil tells such people over and over again: There is no hope for you. You are beyond the mercy of God. This is absolutely the biggest lie that ever comes out of the mouth of the Father of Lies, Satan. Those who are victimized by the Devil and their own fears and misconceptions should

4 listen to the calming and reassuring words of the Holy Father. This is what he says: And I say to you: if you have a burden on your conscience, if you are ashamed of many things that you have done, stop for a moment, do not be afraid. Know that someone waits for you because he has never forgotten you; and this person is your Father, it is God who awaits you! Like Zacchaeus, climb up the tree of the desire to be forgiven; I assure you that you will not be disappointed. Jesus is merciful and never tires of forgiving us! Remember this well, this is how Jesus is. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION 11/04/12 $29,051 11/03/13 $27,515 (-5.29%) ALL SAINTS DAY COLLECTION 11/01/12 $ 6,699 11/01/13 $ 8,348 (+24.6%) ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES COLLECTION 11/03/13 $ 4,076 This weekend s second collection is for Parish Social Ministry. Next weekend s second collection is for Hope of the Generation Uganda. Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish! HOPE OF THE GENERATION UGANDA (HOGU) St. Aidan's parishioners have been supporting Hope of the Generation Uganda (HOGU) since Founder of HOGU and St. Aidan's alumni, Erin Lawless, will be giving a brief update on the progress HOGU has made at the end of each Mass on November 16th and 17th. With your support, Erin and HOGU have been able to reach hundreds of young people affected by poverty and HIV/AIDS with Health promotion messaging in the most rural areas of Uganda using creative education techniques. This year Erin will be fundraising specifically for the construction of HOGU's school. Over 250 students attend the school that is currently made out of wood scraps and cardboard material. The students, teachers and families have invested in a high quality education at the school and they now deserve a safer and more secure place for children to learn and grow. A second collection will be taken to help support this very special construction project. Please show your support in any way you can!

5 2013 ADVENT We have 4 Advent Candles for memorialization. Advent $ Each Amount Enclosed $ Inscription If you would like to donate a candle please complete this form and send to the Rectory office with payment as soon as possible. Please make all checks payable to: Church of Saint Aidan. For information please call (516) x9101. Name Telephone # All donations will be published in the Bulletin. Yes No Please indicate if you would like your name to appear in the bulletin with your donation. Amount Enclosed $ Cash Check #

6 WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART REQUIEM MASS IN D-MINOR FOR CHOIR, SOLOISTS AND ORCHESTRA INVITATION TO CELEBRATE THE MEMORY OF LOVED ONES WITH THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC BY MOZART Sunday, November 17, 3:00 PM ST. AIDAN CHURCH COLLECTION FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARYSERVICES Thank you to everyone who participated in the Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. Your prayers and support are truly a blessing. As Catholics in a worldwide faith community, we treasure our belief that we may be continually transformed by participation in the sacraments. The Archbishop, clergy and staff of the Archdiocese thank everyone for sharing the mission through your prayerful and generous support.

7 ST. AIDAN'S PARISH 12-MONTH OPERATING RESULTS for the FISCAL YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, OPERATING REVENUE: Collections: Weekly & Holydays $ 1,713,137 $ 1,701,039 Other Fundraising (net of expense) 13,750 13,079 Parish Programs 436, ,182 Auxiliary Revenue: Rental income, donations (excludes investment 200, ,411 Diocesan Collections 114,728 98,650 TOTAL REVENUE 2,478,213 2,442,361 OPERATING EXPENDITURES: Salaries 649, ,236 Fringe Benefits 285, ,361 Parish Programs 353, ,256 Subsidy - Parish School for operations 231, ,152 Subsidy - Parish School for capital 44,050 14,680 Office Expense 157, ,805 Auxiliary Expense: Liturgical, etc. 108, ,946 DRVC Assessment 145, ,715 Rectory Household/Operations 27,989 27,485 Diocesan Collections 114,728 95,811 Buildings: Maintenance/Utilities 211, ,497 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 2,329,722 2,348,944 OPERATING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 148,491 93,417 Investment income 293, ,363 Extraordinary expenses - Capital expenditures (182,032) (231,412) NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 259, , BEGINNING FUND BALANCE SEPTEMBER 1 2,163,762 2,057,394 CLOSING FUND BALANCE AUGUST 31 $ 2,423,303 $ 2,163,762 School Subsidy as a % of collections 16.1% 16.0%

8 Operating Revenue % by Category of Total Revenue Auxiliary Revenue: Rental income, donations (excludes investment income) 8% Diocesan Collections 5% Parish Programs 18% Other Fundraising (net of expense) Collections: Weekly & Holydays 69% Operating Expense % by Category of Total Operating Expense Diocesan Collections 5% Buildings: Maintenance/Utilities 9% Rectory Household/Operations 1% DRVC Assessment 6% Salaries 28% Auxiliary Expense 4% Office Expense 7% Subsidy - Parish School for capital 2% Fringe Benefits 12% Subsidy - Parish School for operations 10% Parish Programs 15%

9 St. Aidan School Early Childhood Open House Thursday, NOVEMBER 14, :00-8:30 pm YOU RE INVITED! Come meet our Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers, visit our classrooms, and learn how a Catholic Education can benefit your child. Call x9202 for details. St. Aidan School, 525 Willis Avenue, Williston Park SHOE DRIVE Girl Scout troop #1047 shoe drive- your help is needed. Please bring your new or gently worn shoes to the front of the church Sunday, November 17th, after the 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM Masses. The girls will be out front, Willis avenue entrance, to take your contributions of children s, women s, and men's shoes for the "Shoes for all" organization. Please check your closets for shoes you haven't worn in a long while, bring children's shoes that they won't fit in again, and shoes that adults can use on interviews for work. All types of footwear needed: dress, sandals, sneakers, casual.

10 WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES November 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM St. Aidan s Church Williston Park, NY If 2013 marks a milestone wedding anniversary for you, please join us at our anniversary wedding mass. Whether you re married 5, 10, 15, 20 years or more, please celebrate with us as our pre-cana couples celebrate the commencement of their own marriages at this special mass. After the 5:00 and 7:30 PM Masses and after the 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12:00 Masses

11 Williston Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Doors Open 7:00 PM Service Begins 7:30 PM Community Church of East Williston (East Williston Avenue-corner of High Street) St. Aidan s Youth Rock Band Villages of East Williston and Williston Park Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Clergy from the Church of St. Aidan, LI Taiwanese Church, Church of South India, Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Community Church of East Williston OFFERINGS Please bring non-perishable foods for the Long Island Council of Churches Pantry in Free port. Cash and checks (made payable to Long Island Council Churches) will go to LICC for relief to our neighbors who are suffering. CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN THANKSGIVING MASS There will be a special Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday, November 28th at 9:30 AM. VOLUNTEERS TO DISTRIBUTE BREAD AFTER MASS ARE NEEDED. PLEASE CALL THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE TO VOLUN- TEER AT (516) x9408. There will be no 6:30 AM Mass on Friday, November 29th. There will be the usual 9:00 AM, 12:15 and 5:30 PM Masses. The church will open at 8:00 AM that day.

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13 6TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT CASTING CALL FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT We are currently in the process of gathering names and phone numbers of any children (and parent/adult volunteers) who wish to take part in our 6th Annual Christmas Pageant! All those interested should contact John and Carol Hayes at: or leave your name and phone number at the Rectory office, or just show up at the first rehearsal on Tuesday, November 12th at 4:00 PM in Kirwin Hall. Rehearsals are held on the following dates: Tuesdays: November 19th and 26th from 4:00 5:15 PM (Kirwin Hall). December 3rd and December 10th from 4:00 5:00 PM (church). P e r f o r m a n c e : S u n d a y, D e c e m b e r 1 5 t h a t 6 : 4 5 P M ( c h u r c h )

14 CUB PACK #221 Cub Pack #221 will be selling popcorn after the 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday, November 23rd and after the 7:30, 9:00 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM Masses on Sunday, November 24th. Popcorn is a healthy snack! Please stop by and support our young scouts in their fundraising efforts. Blood Drive MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY BLOOD DRIVE A Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, November 14th from 1:30-7:30 PM in the Community Room, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola. All donors will be entered into a sweepstakes for one pair of Super Bowl tickets. UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY PRAYER GROUP Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, November 29th at 7:30 PM in St. Aidan School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Veneration of Padre Pio s Glove. Music: Ria Music Ministries Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information call Tecky (516) EUCHARISTIC ADORATION TO MARK THE END OF THE YEAR OF FAITH Adoration will be held in our parish Sunday, November 24th from 6:00 8:00 PM Monday, November 25th from 1:00-5:30 PM Tuesday, November 26th from 1:00-5:30 PM Wednesday, November 27th from 7:00-9:00 AM and conclude with Benediction just before the 9:00 AM Mass. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS COURT ST. AIDAN #1577 The next CDA Court St. Aidan meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 12th at 7:30 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Members are asked to bring canned goods for the parish food pantry.

15 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL We are almost there! $173, 000 Why Contribute? St. Aidan Parish receives a return on the money collected Money is used to support Religious Programs Religious Education Social Ministry (Food Pantry etc.) Donations are tax deductible GOAL: $173,000 Pledges: $144,213 # of Gifts 626 Amount Needed: $ 28,787 PARISH: PLEDGE: $ NAME : DOWN PAYMENT: $ ADDRESS: BALANCE: $ Please mail this form and checks made payable to: PHONE: Catholic Ministries Appeal PO Box 4000 DONOR SIGNATURE: Rockville Centre, NY REMEMBERING OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as we continue to pray for world peace.

16 LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA This week we have arrived at the end of the Year of Faith. It went by so quickly, started last October 2012 and officially ends on November 24th, the Solemnity of Christ the King. The goal of the Year of Faith, was and is, to reawaken the faith in Catholics, so we can be better witnesses to the love of Christ and His Church in our homes, workplaces and communities as Cardinal Wuerl announced last year. He also told us With hearts transformed by Christ and His Gospel, we can change our own lives, and change the world. As the Year of Faith draws to a close, the imperative of renewing and deepening our faith remain. One way to do that is to take steps to partake more often of the Sacraments, recitation of the Holy Rosary, prayers to Our Lady, the Angelus, regular attendance at Mass if possible during the week. In attending Mass we declare ourselves one body in Christ. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the Eucharist is the center of the church s life and is directed toward the intimate union of the faithful with Christ. Our Pope Francis reminds us that because of a rapidly enveloping secularism people don t hear the truth and joy of our beliefs, he stresses the need for us to embrace and learn our faith, fortified by the sacraments and daily prayer we can take up the work of the New Evangelization and share our knowledge with others. He calls us to go out and bring Christ s love to those in need and become active in our Parishes. The Pope tells us.let us ask ourselves what steps we are taking to ensure that faith governs the whole of our existence..i am making this suggestion to you: Let us invoke the Holy Spirit every day, in this way the Holy Spirit will bring us close to Jesus Christ. We have in the kiosks two talks that are very inspirational, Pray Like a Saint, by Matthew Leonard, who defines and discusses the three stages of prayer. Prayer is the path to God, and Matthew lays out practical steps to achieve union with God, even in the midst of our busy world. Power in Prayer, by Sister Mary Gabriel, Novice Director for the Sisters of Life. Sister encourages all of us to rededicate ourselves to growing in relationship with Christ through a life of joyful prayer. Once more I ask you to see the wonderful CDs we have in our kiosks and take as many as you can afford, listen and then give them away! God will shower with blessings to all of you that advance His work of Salvation. Toti Conforti SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER The Catholic Church dedicates this month to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Those faithful Christians who have died and gone before us but who still must atone for their sins. The time they spend in Purgatory cleanses them so that they may enter Heaven free from all effects of sin. Praying for the dead, especially those close to us, is an act of charity. Our prayers and sacrifices can be offered up to relieve their suffering. The holy souls are eager for the prayers of the faithful, St. Padre Pio tells us, we must empty Purgatory!! Masses for the deceased shorten their time in purgatory. While we know that the pains of purgatory will end and they would enter in Heaven, charity requires us to pray not only for our loved ones but for those souls who does not have someone to remember them. Share your reactions and feedback at pastoralcouncil@staidanparish.org or call (516) x9592. St. Aidan s Pastoral Council tries to be responsive to the needs of our parish.

17 St. Aidan School Casino Night Saturday, November 23, :00 11:00 PM Monsignor Kirwin Hall $50.00 Includes: Light Appetizers, Soda, Water, Unlimited Beer and Wine And Chips for Play Evening to Include: Professional Tables of Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and Poker Cash Prizes for 50/50 Raffle Trade Chips in for chances at fabulous prizes Opportunity to purchase additional gambling chips throughout the evening. If you have any questions, please contact: Jen Wing Phone: (516) Mary Wood Phone: (516) MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND Please complete the form below and return it to the Rectory or School (Attn: CASINO NIGHT RESERVATIONS) with a check payable to PACE. Spots are limited, please make your reservation today. Name: Phone Number: Number of People Attending: At $50 per person Total Amount Enclosed:

18 We are All-In for St. Aidan s Casino Night The success of our fundraising efforts for Casino Night on November 23 rd depends on donations and sponsorships from our community, as well as, friends and family. Any donation is deeply appreciated. All sponsors will be posted by the table they are sponsoring for all who attend the event to see. Please complete the form below and return it with a check payable to PACE to: St. Aidan School - Casino Night 510 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY By November 1 st If you have any questions, please call Mary Wood at (516) or Jennifer Wing at (516) Yes, I would like to sponsor the following (check the appropriate box): Sponsorship is available for whole table or partial table. Corporate Sponsorship: Table of Choice: $ Includes: Food, Beverage and Sponsorship Play Money Craps Table Donation $ Roulette Table Donation $ Black Jack Table Donation $ Poker Table Donation $ Play Money Embossed with Business Name or Logo YOUR LOGO HERE $ Raffle Basket Donation Supporter of St. Aidan Ace: $501 or more Queen: $101-$250 King: $251-$500 Jack: Up to $100 Name Phone Number Address Address:

19 Join Us for an Evening of Magic! Featuring the hit songs of the holidays With Performances by New York City Entertainers And Special Guests: Students and Alumni from St. Aidan School St. Aidan Angel Choir St. Aidan Women s Ensemble Saturday, December 7, 2013 Monsignor Kirwin Hall Doors open at 6:30 PM ~ Show begins at 7 PM Tickets: $20 Adult $5 Child (enjoy light refreshments and dessert) Tickets on sale after all the Masses beginning November 10 th Proceeds to benefit St. Aidan School /PACE Bring an unwrapped toy for those less fortunate and you will be entered in a special raffle! Questions: Contact Co-chairs Jen Murphy (516) or Kelly Duggan (516) Tickets will be available at the door. Assigned seating limited Name: Phone ( ) Number of Adult Tickets Number of Children Total Enclosed Please return form to: Jen Murphy 12 Foxcroft Rd. Albertson, NY I can not attend but would like to donate (Please make all checks payable to PACE)

20 ST. AIDAN'S CYO SWIM TEAM Registration is now being held. The swim team is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 17 years old. Please go to for more information and to register. ST. AIDAN S GIRLS CYO Volleyball Registration will be held November 1 st - 30 th. Go to our CYO website for Registration or program information CYO BOYS WINTER HIGH SCHOOL B A S K E T B A L L Registration for Tyro Division (9 th /10 th grade) and Senior Division (11 th /12 th grade) is closing shortly. Teams will be formed in November. Practices will start in December. Season starts January 4th. If you are interested, please register at THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) Watch Sporting Events The Knights of Columbus Lounge (186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola -lower level) is open Monday Friday evening at 7:30 PM and Sunday afternoons during football season, and has large flat screen TVs for your watching pleasure and reasonably priced beverages. Are You Ready to Join? Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves both St Aidan and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights is open to all Catholic Men at least 18 years of age. For information call (516) or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education office (516) x9401. Hall Rental Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516) Memorial Mass - Corpus Christi Council will hold its annual Mass in memory of all deceased members on Thursday, November 21st at 8:00 PM in our Council Hall, 188 Jericho Tpke., Mineola.

21 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Love caritas is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force that has its origin in God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SO- CIAL MINISTRY OFFICE! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE ITEMS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE! FOOD PANTRY: We are trying something new with our food pantry! Each week we will highlight one or two items that the pantry is either very low or out of since many people have inquired as to what is needed. The items for this week are: tissues and toothpaste! We are also in need of metro cards which we use for our families throughout the year. FRIENDLY CALLS Volunteers call our homebound to see how they are feeling. If you know of someone who would like to receive a friendly telephone call, please contact our office at (516) x9408. Thanksgiving: We are collecting turkeys and trimmings for our families for Thanksgiving. Please bring your Thanksgiving donations to the parish social ministry office Monday through Friday during the hours of 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. BEREAVEMENT GROUP: COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS on Thursday, November 14 th at 7:00 PM. Grief can be painful, confusing and overwhelming, especially at the holidays!. We invite you to join us at this meeting to share with others who are experiencing these feelings and receive the support and healing which will be held in the Peter & Paul Room of the Finamore Parish Center by trained Bereavement Facilitators. If you are interested in attending, please contact the parish social ministry office at (516) x9408. 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. At the Anointing Mass on Sunday, November 24 th, there will be members of the prayer shawl ministry giving out blessed prayer shawls. 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, November 25 th since Monday, November 11 th is a holiday and our offices will be closed. If you or someone you know would like to have one of these shawls or blankets, please contact our office. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) x9410. APARTMENT/ROOM We have several parishioners who need of a new place to live! If you know of or have an apartment or room to rent, can you please contact the parish social ministry office at (516) x9408. The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. We will be closed on Monday, November 11 th for Veteran s Day. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance.

22 November 16th Food Drive at King Kullen in Mineola from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. The Junior Catholic Daughters will be there to collect any form of donation for the St. Aidan Parish Food Pantry. November 20th The Junior Catholic Daughters will be at Build-A-Bear from 5:30-7:00 PM. Please bring $15 to make a bear to donate to Toys For Tots! These bears will allow less fortunate children to receive a gift at Christmastime. Any questions regarding UNICEF or Build-A-Bear please contact Diana Felicione at (516) November 17th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting December 8th 1:00-3:00 PM Parker Institute Holiday Cards 5:00-8:00 PM Eleanor Rigby s Christmas Party January 12th 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Finamore Parish Center Clothing & Coat Drive 12:30-1:30 PM Convent Meeting February 9th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting March 16th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting March 30th 9:00-10:00 AM Church Mass 12:00-3:00 PM Lucky Duck Mother/Daughter Brunch April 6th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Finamore Parish Center Birth Right/Mommas House Drive April 17th 1;00-3:00 PM Parker Institute Egg Dying 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting May 4th 9:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Francis Garden Bake & Plant Sale 12:30-2:00 PM Convent Meeting & Elections June 10th 7:00-8:00 PM Church Installation Mass 8:00-9:30 PM Kirwin Hall Meeting Annual dues are $15.00, $16.50 for new members. For information please call Adele Lamere at (631) November 17th Luigi s/chillin Night. Bring $10 for pizza and frozen yogurt. *Meet at Luigi s at 6:00 PM November 24th Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM December 8th Immaculate Conception Prayer Service in Youth Room & Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM

23 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training schedule and register online for a class being offered by several local parishes at AIDES WANTED SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM We are in need of high school students to work as aides assisting catechists and children with special needs. We will provide training and guidance. To volunteer or to receive further information please contact Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs at (516) x9406. CONFIRMATION DVDs HAVE ARRIVED Videos were taken of the Confirmation ceremonies that were held on October 19 th. The DVDs from those ceremonies have arrived at the Religious Education office. If you ordered a video, it is available for pick-up in our office during normal office hours. SUBSTITUTES NEEDED! Just as in the case of any school, the Religious Education Program needs people available to serve as substitute teachers in our classes whenever regular teachers are unavailable. If you are willing and able to serve as a substitute, please contact our office (516) x9404. The following are the days, times and grade levels of our classes: Monday 4:00 5:00 pm & 5:30 6:30 pm - 1 st, 2 nd, 4 th & 5 th grades Monday 7:15 8:15 pm 7 th grade Tuesday 4:00 5:00 pm & 5:30 6:30 pm 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd &6 th grades Tuesday 7:15 8:15 pm 8 th grade Wednesday 4:00 5:00 pm & 5:30 6:30 pm 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, & 6 th grades Wednesday 7:15 8:15 pm 7 th & 8 th grades If you are able to serve as a substitute during any of the above time periods please consider becoming a volunteer. ATTENTION 1 ST GRADE STUDENTS All 1 st Grade students in the parish are invited to join together in a class Mass on Sunday, November 10 th at 10:30 AM Mass. A reception will be held following the Mass in Msgr. Kirwin Hall for all 1 st Grade students and their families. Please join us! HOLIDAY The Religious Education office will be CLOSED and there will be NO Classes conduced on Monday, November 11 th in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Monday to Friday.

24 Religion and Rock-Tune into Religion and Rock with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00-8:00 AM on WBAB FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite Channel 117. You can visit us anytime to listen or download a show at or Religion & Rock on Tunes. For more information about our television shows go to or, for more information, please call (516) COAT COLLECTION-Keep the homeless warm this winter. Contribute a used winter coat or jacked to a soup kitchen that serves 100,000 meals a year. For information contact Tecky at (516) Please help these children and adults. SACRED HEART ACADEMY-The Mother s Guild is holding their Christmas Craft Fair on Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria of the school which is located at 47 Cathedral Avenue, Hempstead. QUEEN OF PEACE RESIDENCE-A Holiday Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 9th from 9:30 AM-3:00 PM at Queen of Peace Auditorium. Crafts handmade by the residents, Sisters and volunteers. Homemade baked breads and cookies will also be on sale. The event includes several raffles and prizes too. ST. ALOYSIUS SOCIABLES-The Wednesday Monthly Luncheon will be held at 1:00 PM on December 11th at the Milleridge Inn, 585 North Broadway, Jericho. Cost: Price of your meal. Please call Ida (516) or John Hyland (516) for reservations. TABOR RETREAT CENTER, Oceanside, NY-Thomas Merton and the Third Step of AA: A Commitment for Conversion, November 23rd, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. This program begins with the telling of Thomas Merton s story via a DVD, Soul Searching, the Journey of Thomas Merton. The sessions that follow connect Merton s story with the third step experience, strength and hope. Presenter: Deacon Tom Evrard. Donation: $40 (lunch included). For information go to ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE, West Hempstead, NY-Bishop Emil Wcela will preach a mini mission on Sunday, November 17th from 3:00-5:00 PM. The mini mission will include two conferences by Bishop Wcela, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, time for personal prayer, Vespers/ Benediction. All are welcome. Location: Lower church/parish center. For information please call (516) ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH, Great Neck, NY-The parish family of St. Aloysius Church invites you to join in it s Annual Charity Celebration on Sunday, December 1st from 5:30-9:30 PM at Leonard s of Great Neck. $65 per person includes dinner, dancing and open bar. Proceeds will help support parish charitable and ministerial programs. For information please call Gayle Yorizzo at (516) OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL, Hicksville, NY-A Christmas Holiday Fair will be held at 520 South Oyster Bay Road, Hicksville on Monday, November 25th from 1:00-9:00 PM in the school auditorium. Over 80 vendors will be on hand. Refreshments will be available throughout the day as well as homemade hot dinners and bakery items prepared by our school mothers. For information please call (516)