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) Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles June 29, 2014 The Blessed Apostles, Peter and Paul bring us joy! 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 Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2014 Weekday Am 2: 6-10, 13-16; Mt 8: :30 AM Ints. of Patricia Zaitz 9:00 AM Suzanne McMahon (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Frank Peterson (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Bernard McArdle (Birthday Rem.) TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014 Blessed Junipero Serra, Priest Am 3: 1-8; 4: 11-12; Mt 8: :30 AM John Slesiona & Ursula Pulsza 9:00 AM Joseph Pravati (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Anne Eckhoff 5:30 PM Ida Viola WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2014 Weekday Am 5: 14-15, 21-24; Mt 8: :30 AM Sabato Manganiello (1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Jane & John Kenny 12:15 PM Jeanne Faranda 5:30 PM Francis Duffy (12th Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM Opus Dei THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2014 St. Thomas, Apostle Eph 2: 19-22; Jn 20: :30 AM Leslie McLeod-Warrick 9:00 AM Betsy Karman (14th Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Linda Bradley (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Mary Dalton (2nd Anniversary Rem.) FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014 Weekday Independence Day Am 8: 4-6, 9-12; Mt 9: :30 AM Norberto Dayrit (Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Charles Williams 12:15 PM Joe Sullivan NO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 5:30 PM NO MASS SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2014 St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest St. Elizabeth of Portugal Am 9: 11-15; Mt 9: :00 AM Michael Ciesluk (22nd Anniversary Rem.) 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 4:00-5:00 PM Confession 5:00 PM George, Mary and Francis Majkowski Theresa & Matthew Maciag Anthony Witt Ida Nunziata 7:30 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued) SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2014 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Zec 9: 9-10; Rom 8: 9, 11-13; Mt 11: :30 AM Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of Woska & Fallon Families 9:00 AM Deceased Rosarians Jean Dumphy and Catherine Formato 10:30 AM Dean A. La Lima (Birthday Rem.) 12:00 PM Marie Papio Joseph & Brigete Mc Weeney Vincent Ali, Sr. 5:00 PM Andrew Loughlin (8th Anniversary Rem.) BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Megan Strong, St. Aidan Ryan Conklin, Queen of the Universe, Levittown, PA Elizabeth Kiernan, St. Aidan Ian Gillespie, Queen of All Saints, Brooklyn, NY SECOND WEEK Christina Storace, St. Patrick, Huntington, NY Ottavio Marini, St. Aidan Sara Dellacroce, St. Martin of Tours, Bethpage, NY Thomas Cipley, St. James, Seaford, NY INDEPENDENCE DAY PLEASE NOTE Masses for Independence day are: 6:30, 9:00 AM and 12:15 PM. There will be no 5:30 PM Mass and no Eucharistic Adoration. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Msgr. Robert Kirwin, Roseanne Mushorn, John Moore, Don Mc Partlan, Joanne Glaser Kempton, Norine Zwiebel, Richard Pokorny, Marie Meagher (Mar), Frank Curci DECEASED: Dorothy Fey and for all those who have died serving our country.

3 June 29, 2014 A SENSATIONAL GRADUATION TALK Weather-wise it was an absolutely terrible night. Everything was dark and it just rained and rained. It was probably the worst possible night for a graduation a night just like the day I was confirmed and it rained cats and dogs. If the weather lacked a lot, however, the ceremony was superb. The church was filled with the families of our graduating class and the whole scene was one of contagious happiness. It was fantastic to see the pride and happiness on the faces of the parents as the young people received their diplomas. We had a terrific speaker. Miss Oliver asked Deacon Joseph Bianco from Port Washington to give the talk. Deacon Bianco is a graduate of St. Aidan and was ordained a deacon by Bishop Murphy last May. He also has the distinction of being a federal judge. (That is a lifetime position.) He spoke directly to the graduates and talked about his own experience at St. Aidan School and how much the school meant to him. You could see that the eyes of the kids were riveted on him as he talked. What he said was real, it was about what it was like for him here, in college and in law school. He even admitted that he didn t particularly like law school, but he went on with it because he felt it was the right thing to do. He never thought he would become a federal judge and he admitted he wasn t the smartest kid in the eighth grade or the greatest athlete. He couldn t have been more direct or more honest. Judge Bianco said this: I have only one life and I want to make sure that I am giving everything that I have with the talents and opportunities God has given me. We should all feel like that. Make the best of what we have and are. We should not waste time complaining, but should take each day as God gives it. That holds true for all of us married, single, priests or religious. Simply put: Do the will of God every day. There were two great points made by the judge and I will summarize them here: Put your whole heart into everything you do and stay close to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist and pray to the Blessed Mother. To tell you the truth, I can t think of any better advice and I m delighted that our children and their parents heard it from a deacon and a federal judge. As we say good-bye to our graduates, I, as pastor, wish to congratulate them and all of the graduates of our parish whether it be from elementary, middle, high school, college or graduate school. Of course, I include all the pre-k and

4 kindergarten grads. In a special way I am deeply grateful to all of you who so generously support our parish and make Catholic education a possibility for so many. Congratulations to all graduates and whatever you do always and everywhere stay close to Jesus and Mary. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald PETER S PENCE COLLECTION This weekend our diocese will take up the Peter s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Christ upon the world. Please be as generous as your means will allow. Saints Peter and Paul worked tirelessly to spread the Gospel. Not all can be apostles, but we, too, must be good stewards of our vocations, using the gifts we ve been given in the service of God s Kingdom. STEWARDSHIP 06/23/13 $25,018 06/22/14 $24,572 (-1.78%) This weekend s second collection is for Peters Pence. PASTORAL COUNCIL On Sunday, June 29 th, members of the St. Aidan s Parish Council will be making themselves available to you in the St. Francis Prayer Garden from 8:00 AM-12:00 noon. Bring your questions, thoughts, and suggestions about your Parish. We will be serving coffee and look forward to speaking with you.

5 Catholics for Freedom of Religion Educating and Advocating for Freedom of Religion for All A June 29, 2014 America s First Freedom: Religious Liberty What some saw as a drift toward imposing a pagan world view on us all is in fact a determined, well organized and well healed effort to change the social mores of our country and to impose their secular values and their anti religious biases on the lives of millions of God fearing Americans. Bishop William Murphy As the media surrounds us with assurances that we Catholics are intolerant and heartless when we hold to the beliefs of our faith and its teachings, and as the secular view is presented as warm and compassionate, remember the warning of one of America s founders, Samuels Adams, How strangely will the tools of the tyrant pervert the plain meaning of words. In his book, Render Unto Caesar, Archbishop Chaput writes, We need to be very forceful in clarifying what the words in our political vocabulary really mean. Words are important because they shape our thinking, and our thinking drives our actions. When we subvert the meaning of words like "the common good" or "conscience" or "community" or "family," we undermine the language that sustains our thinking about the law. Dishonest language leads to dishonest debate and bad laws. Here's an example. We need to remember that tolerance is not a Christian virtue. Charity, justice, mercy, prudence, honesty -- these are Christian virtues. And obviously, in a diverse community, tolerance is an important working principle. But it's never an end itself. In fact, tolerating grave evil within a society is itself a form of serious evil. Likewise, democratic pluralism does not mean that Catholics should be quiet in public about serious moral issues because of some misguided sense of good manners. A healthy democracy requires vigorous moral debate to survive. Real pluralism demands that people of strong beliefs will advance their convictions in the public square -- peacefully, legally and respectfully, but energetically and without embarrassment. Anything less is bad citizenship and a form of theft from the public conversation. Also in his writing Archbishop Chaput wrote of the importance of Catholics witnessing their faith vigorously in public life not simply as a matter of good citizenship, but also as an obligation of the Gospel. If we know the truth of the source and intent of America s Constitutional freedoms and know the truth of the Bible and our Church, we can speak those truths and teach them to others. Then we will give witness to our faith so openly and confidently that we become examples of the faithful Americans our founders envisioned and the good stewards of the gifts of freedom from our Father in heaven. Fortnight events in the Diocese of Rockville Centre include: Bishop Brennan will celebrate the closing Mass of the Fortnight at 12:15 PM on July 4th at the St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Pl, Rockville Centre, NY Check your church bulletin, Telecare TV and for more information about the Fortnight.

6 FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK DEACON JOE CONNELLY This Sunday, June 29th at the 12:00 PM Mass Deacon Joe Connelly will say farewell to St. Aidan Parish. Deacon Joe will be moving to Pennsylvania and we thank him for his many years of service to our parish. There will be a reception in Msgr. Kirwin Hall immediately following Mass. All are invited to come and say farewell to Deacon Joe. ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society Corporate Mass for deceased Rosarians Jean Demphy and Catherine Formato will be held on July 6th at 9:00 AM. Summer time is a busy time for us, but we hope to see as many Rosarians as possible during the summer Masses for deceased Rosarians in July and August. VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK EXERCISE PROGRAM The Village of Williston Park is offering a free exercise program designed for people with arthritis. The classes will be held in the Village Hall, on the 3rd floor on Monday mornings at 9:45 AM sharp. The instructor is Margo Bores, who has all the qualifications and experience to conduct the class. You are welcome, even if you don t have arthritis, so call your friends and join Margo.

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8 2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2014 GOAL: $174,200 PLEDGED: $127,124 # OF GIFTS: 564 Please remember that our parish receives a refund if we make our goal again this year. THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) 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. Mark Your Calendars for the following summer events being sponsored by Corpus Christi Council # 2502: July 14 th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Glen Cove C.C., 7:00 AM shotgun start, $ 135 per golfer for reservations call Bob Redmond at (516) or Ken Lyons at (516) July 26 th Annual Family Picnic at Wilson Park (near Mineola Pool) 12:00 noon; $10 adults; $5 children 10 and up; under 10 free. For reservations call Tom Kelly at (516) HALL RENTAL Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516)

9 LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Today we celebrate two of the most important figures of the early Church; Sts. Peter and Paul. Peter, whose name was Simon, was a fisherman from Galilee, and his brother Andrew took him to meet Jesus. The Lord gave him the name Cephas (in Latin Petrus ) which means Rock, because he was to become the rock upon which Christ would build His Church. He was a bold follower of the Lord, and also made many mistakes, however he was the first to recognize that Jesus was The Messiah, the Son of God. Jesus, despite Peter s human weakness, (he denied the Lord three times on the night of His Passion), chose him to shepherd God s church. We can read in the Acts of the Apostles his role as head of the Church after the Resurrection. He lead the Apostles as the first Pope and made sure that the true faith was kept. St. Peter spent his last years in Rome, in the midst of terrible persecutions and eventually was martyred in the year 64. He was crucified upside down at his own request; he claimed he was not worthy to die as the Lord. He was buried on Vatican Hill and St. Peter s Basilica is built over his tomb. Paul, whose name was Saul, was a Jewish Pharisee who zealously persecuted Christians in Jerusalem. He was on his way to Damascus to continue his work in the Christian community there. As he was traveling along the road a great light from heaven fell on him, he was blinded, and heard a voice saying Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? He answered: Who are you, Lord? Christ said: I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. Saul went to Damascus, was baptized and recovered his sight. He took the name of Paul and he became the Prophet to the Gentiles preaching the Gospel tirelessly and writing all those letters that bring the message of the crucified Messiah to all the cities of the Eastern Empire. He was imprisoned and taken to Rome, since he was a Roman citizen, where was beheaded in the year 67. He was buried in Rome and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls was built there. In our kiosks we have many CDs that will arm you with the facts necessary to promote and explain our Faith to all those the Lord brings close to us so we can continue the work of St. Peter and Paul. These CDs are so informative! Chose as many as you can afford, listen to them, and give them away! The Holy Spirit will do the rest and will bring those souls home to our Faith!! Toti Conforti

10 Saint Aidan Summer Programs Vacation Bible School Updates: Pre K-BOTH WEEKS CLOSED Kindergarten: OPEN 1 st Grade: BOTH WEEKS ALMOST FULL 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th -OPEN Saint Aidan Dance Academy All classes still open, but 2-3 year old class on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:00 is filling fast! Be sure to register soon to secure your daughter s spot! SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any questions.

11 REGISTRATION FORM: I Hope You'll Dance My name is Emma Parente and I am a 9th grader at Kellenberg Memorial High School. I am in the process of working on my Girl Scout Gold Award Project. For my project, I am creating a dance program at St. Aidan's for children with special needs. For the first program, I am opening up classes to boys and girls ages 7-12 with special needs. At a private dancing school, I have been assisting in a special needs dance class for a few months to help prepare. Also, the instructors at the St. Aidan's Dance Academy have volunteered to assist me with my program. If you know of or have a child with special needs, please sign up for this wonderful program. The program will be held in the Convent Music Room and is scheduled for the week of July 21st - July 25th, Monday and Tuesday 3:45-4:45 PM, Wednesday 3:15-4:15 PM, Thursday and Friday 10:00-11:00 AM. A parent or guardian must stay during the class. Parents and guests may join us for the open class on Friday at 10am to see what your child has learned. The class is free! You may come to any or all of the classes. Child's Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: NY Zip Code: Parents Names: Home Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Physical Limitations: Special Needs: Allergies: My child intends to attend on the following days: all 5 days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Mail completed applications by July 15th to: Church of St. Aidan's c/o Emma Parente at the Rectory 505 Willis Ave. Williston Park, NY questions to me at: EmmaParente@Verizon.net

12 Saint Aidan Dance Academy Summer 2014 PROGRAM INFORMATION -$95 (Includes 7 one-hour dance classes, t-shirt and recital) -Each additional class style of dance is $60. -Sibling Rate: $10 off the second child. -Girls must wear fitted clothing (leotard, leggings, tights, etc.) Jeans are not permitted. Dancers must also have dance shoes or wear sneakers, (although dance shoes are encouraged). Girls cannot dance barefoot, in socks, or in flip-flops. -Classes are held in the Convent, 16 Pembroke Street. -Contact Stefanie at: SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. CLASS SCHEDULE Monday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Tap 7:00-8:00 PM 4 th -8 th Lyrical 8:00-9:00 PM 4 th -8 th Jazz/Hip Hop Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Jazz 7:00-8:00 PM 2 nd - 4 th Cheer/Kickline Wednesday: 4:30-5:00 PM Mommy & Me 2-3 years old Mommy & Me Class not in recital 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Ballet 7:00-8:00 PM Assistant Class Classes start Monday, June 30, 2014 and run through Wednesday, August 13, Recital date TBA. *Parents please keep this portion! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY REGISTRATION FORM Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth Home Address: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Day: Time: Class Grade Level Day: Time: *If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet. Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal.

13 SAINT AIDAN VBS SUMMER 2014 PROGRAM DETAILS REGISTRATION FORM Week 1: July 28 th August 1 st Week 2: August 4 th 8 th -You have the option to register for 1 week or 2 weeks. -Each week-long session is different and is filled with a variety of fun and interactive activities. -VBS is open to all children entering Pre-K-6th Grade as of September Program Cost for one week: (includes 1 t-shirt and 1 water bottle) $70 -Program Cost for two weeks: (includes 2 t- shirts and 1 water bottle) $115 -Counselor In Training Program open to 6 th and 7 th graders Cost $25 for 1 week $40 for 2 weeks -Additional shirts can be purchased for $8 each. -Drop off and pick up is in Msgr. Kirwin Hall -Drop off is between 8:45-9:00 AM. -Pick up is between 1:00-1:15 PM. -Parents must sign their child in and out. Please be prompt in picking up your child. -Each day, children will be provided with a snack and juice or water. -At the end of each week long session, parents are invited to our short musical concert, which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall at 9:30 AM. -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal Childs Name: Age: Date of Birth: Grade as of September 2014: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Phone Number: Cell Number: Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone Number: Please Circle: Week 1: July 28 th August 1 st Week 2: August 4 th 8 th Child s T-shirt Size Small Medium Large Extra Large Note: Children Must Wear Their T-Shirts EVERYDAY! Physical Limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Any Questions? Contact Stefanie at: SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com.

14 VBS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Please PRINT neatly or your application will not be considered. Please note that not all applicants will be chosen as volunteers. Name: Age: School: Grade you will be entering in September: Home Address: Town: Zip Code: Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Address: *** You will be notified by ONLY if you are chosen as a volunteer. *** Allergies: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to you: Phone Number: Circle the week(s) you wish to volunteer: July 28 th -August 1 st August 4 th -August 8 th *We will try our best to accommodate your request. Signature: Today s Date: Saint Aidan Dance Academy Presents: Mommy & Me! PROGRAM INFORMATION -$50 (Includes 7 half-hour dance classes, and t-shirt for child only) -This program is for girls only -Girls must be at least 2 -Program is recommended for girls ages 2-3 and must be accompanied a parent or caregiver. -Each class will begin and end in a prayer. -Classes are on Wednesdays 4:30-5:00 PM -Classes run July 2nd-August 13th. REGISTRATION FORM MOMMY & ME PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: - -Contact Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Day: Time: *If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet. Physical limitations: Allergies: *Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory in an envelope labeled Saint Aidan Dance Academy, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal. Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal.

15 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, 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. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!! FOOD PANTRY: Our monthly food took place last weekend. If you would like to donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items, please bring them to back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. Items for the week are: individual bags of snacks, juice boxes and coffee. We are also in need of metro cards which we use for our families through out the year. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The next meeting will take place on Monday, July 14th. If you cannot be at the anointing mass and would like to receive one of these shawls or blankets, please contact our office. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) x9410. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM this week. The office will be closed for Independence Day, Friday, July 4th. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).

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17 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 includes Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virus Training Schedule and Register Online for a class being offered by several parishes at CONFIRMATION SCHEDULED: Bishop Brennan will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Aidan s on Saturday, October 18, He will officiate at two Confirmation Liturgies at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. All candidates were notified about their assigned ceremonies. CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: All students who are Confirmation candidates for Confirmation 2014 and 2015 should submit any outstanding projects, reflections, and/or service hours to the Religious Education office. Candidates who need to schedule a test or interview should also contact the Religious Education office as soon as possible. Students entering Grade 7 this September will be receiving letters about community service this week. REGISTRATION OPEN: Registration for the Religious Education School Year is now open! Registration packages were mailed to all families who had students enrolled in Religious Education during the past school year. Parents who will be registering a child for the first time in the program should contact the Religious Education Office at (516) x9404 for registration materials. A copy of a child s Baptismal Certificate MUST accompany the registration for any new students. Registration will remain open until July 15, CATECHISTS NEEDED: The Religious Education office is looking for individuals who are willing to serve as teachers to pass on their Catholic Faith to students enrolled in our program. Prior experience is not necessary. Training is provided. Please give prayerful consideration to answering this call for teachers. For an application or further information, please call the office at (516) x9404. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room #301) is open from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday to Friday or by appointment. For information call (516) x9404. SPECIAL NEEDS CATECHISTS WANTED: Is God tugging at your heart to help? There are wonderful children waiting for YOU to answer His call. Please consider sharing our Catholic Faith by becoming a Special Needs Catechist for the upcoming school year. No Prior experience is necessary. Training and support will be provided. For further information, please call (516) x9406. PARENTS OF 2015 FIRST COMMUNION CHILDREN: Conflict forms have been mailed. Please return them to the Religious Education office as early as possible. ATTENTION ALL CATECHISTS: Catechist Training Classes are provided throughout the summer. Each topic is presented in 2 two hour sessions. Please call the Religious Education office at (516) x9404 to register as soon as possible. All sessions will run from 7:15 to 9:15 PM Course Dates Day Course Title June 30 th & July 7 th Monday Liturgy and Sacraments July 2 nd & July 9 th Wednesday Getting Started July 14 th & July 21 st Monday Methods Grades 1 & 2 July 16 th & July 23 rd Wednesday Methods Grades 3 & 4 July 17 th & July 24 th Thursday Liturgy and Sacraments July 28 th & August 4 th Monday Methods Grades 5 & 6 July 30 th & August 6 th Wednesday Methods Grades 7 & 8 July 31 st & August 7 th Thursday Liturgy and Sacraments August 11 th & August 18 th Monday Getting Started August 13 th & August 20 th Wednesday Morality

18 HOLY TRINITY HS, Hicksville, NY-SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS-A variety of summer sports camps are being offered at Holy Trinity HS. For information please call (516) or go to All full day camps include lunch/dinner. Multi camp and group discount rates available. ST. ALOYSIUS SOCIABLES, Great Neck, NY-The Wednesday monthly luncheon will be held on July 9th at 12:30 PM at The Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. For information please call Ida (516) Cost: Price of your meal. NOTRE DAME CHURCH-45 Mayfair Road, New Hyde Park, NY-The celebration of the Feast of St. Thomas, the Patron of India, will be held July 3rd at 7:00 PM in the church. Mass and Procession. Refreshments will be served. CLARK BOTANIC GARDEN AUXILIARY, 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY-Is happy to announce the first Children s Garden Day, a new event designed especially for children ages 3-10 and their families Saturday, July 12th from 12:00-3:00 PM. Admission: $3.00 per child. Come dressed as your favorite insect. Enter the Queen Bee Contest! (Spot the Queen Bee in her hive and win a chance to receive a jar of Clark Garden honey!) Meet the Clark Garden beekeeper in person. Play garden-oriented, prize-winning games. Make a garden-related craft. Take a picture as an insect. Listen to Mother Goose read stories. Visit the Honey Bee Snack Bar. Browse through the gift shops and meet our very own Super Garden Hero Bug. Come see what the buzz is all about. THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE-Help for the heartache of divorce, separation, and widowhood. A weekend away for a lifetime of change. The next weekend is September 5th, 6th and 7th at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore. For information and reservations call John at (516) , Jim (718) or Jean at (631) 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) EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION-Summer at Resurrection. Tea & Scripture. A weekly introduction to Sunday s Scripture Reading starting with the Parables in Matthew s Gospel. Listen, reflect and share Wednesday afternoons from 4:00-5:00 PM starting July 9th. No preparation is necessary. Come when you can. Book Study-The Meaning of Mary Magdalene, based on the book by Cynthia Bourgenault. Read, reflect, share. Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM on July 23rd, 30th and August 6th. Pre-registration appreciated. For information please call Reverend Christina van Liew, Rector (516) or resurrectionwp@gmail.com.