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) Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 7, 2014 Love is the fulfillment of our works! 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 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 Ms. 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: morning mass 9:00 AM evening masses 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, 12:15 & 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 TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8: 28-30; Mt 1: 1-16, or 1: :30 AM Jason DeLauro 9:00 AM Charles Diecidue (15th Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Claudy Paul 5:30 PM Father Edward Fitzpatrick (46th Anniversary of Ordination) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 St. Peter Claver, Priest 1 Cor 6: 1-11; Lk 6: :30 AM John Lettis (5th Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Lawrence Bradley, Sr. 12:30 PM Lv. Ints. of Toti Conforti 5:30 PM Lv. Ints. of Barnes Family WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 Weekday 1 Cor 7: 25-31; Lk 6: :30 AM Manny Abad (Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM John Sullivan 12:30 PM Jean Markowski 5:30 PM Sean O Connell (Birthday Rem.) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 Weekday 1 Cor 8: 1b-7, 11-13; Lk 6: :30 AM Joanne Kempton 9:00 AM Felice Borgia 12:30 PM Bertha Hayes Connolly 5:30 PM Donna Wilson (13th Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM Memorial Mass for the Victims of 911 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2014 The Most Holy Name of Mary 1 Cor 9: 16-19, 22b-27; Lk 6: :30 AM Benjamin Testani (Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM John S. Kenny & Paul F. Kelly, Sr. 12:30 PM James Congema 5:30 PM Christian J. & Helen M. Frischmann & Elizabeth Frischmann Gillen SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Cor 10: 14-22; Lk 6: :00 AM John J. Sullivan 11:00 AM Elizabeth Alger/Bobby Joe Brown Nuptial Ceremony 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 4:00-5:00 PM Confession 5:00 PM Marie & Thomas Mansfield (Ann. Rem.) Art Saitta (Anniversary Rem.) Eileen Aracri (1st Anniversary Rem.) Margarita M. Sierra (1st Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM F. Thomas Flynn Please honor the custom of the Catholic Church by remaining in place until the conclusion of the Recessional Hymn. MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued) SUNDAY, September 14, 2014 (Nm 21: 4b-9; Phil 2: 6-11 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Jn 3: 13-17) 7:30 AM George F. Cassin (19th Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 10:30 AM John Bearese 12:00 PM Carmen Rivera (Birthday Rem.) Anne M. Hickman (Birthday Rem.) Dorothy Clossick-Moran 5:00 PM Joe Sullivan FLOWER MEMORIALS In Loving Memory of the VICTIMS OF 911 (Main Altar) 13th Anniversary Remembrance for MICHAEL J. CAHILL Requested by Evelyn & James Cahill (Sacred Heart Chapel) BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of ANNE HICKMAN (Birthday Remembrance) Requested by Her Family BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Krystle Curra, St. Joseph, Hewlett, NY Daniel Galway, St. Aidan SECOND WEEK Theresa Pampalone, Holy Cross, Nesconset, NY Steven Raguso, Our Lady of Angels, Brooklyn, NY Angela Troia, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Agostino Lo Bello, St. Luke, Whitestone, NY Sofia Sanchez, St. Aidan Stuart Parkes, Church of England THIRD WEEK Bobby Joe Brown, St. Aidan Elizabeth Alger, Our Lady of Victory, Centerville, MA PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Roseanne Mushorn, John Moore, Rita Amendola, Diana Coscia, Brian Crowley, Margaret Fitzgerald, Nina Procassini, Lucia Cardillo, Barbara Ueland, Madeline Zapolski DECEASED: Philip Cavallaro, Kathryn Madison, Domenico Guglielmi, Kathleen Peyer and for all those who have died serving our country.

3 September 7, 2014 ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL? Robert George is a professor of jurisprudence at Princeton and is not one to mince words. In May of this year he spoke at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. and entitled his talk Ashamed of the Gospel? One of his great points is that we will not be judged by history but by God. He is talking about the fact that you often hear people talk about the judgment of history and the passage of time. This seems to be their concern: how things will appear later on. The concern should be how does this or that issue measure up to the law of God. Just this morning (Thursday) I listened to a radio talk show in which one of the hosts mentioned that the public s opinion on a certain issue had changed a great deal in the past ten years. Of course, he is absolutely right. The public has a very flexible attitude towards any number of moral questions and is rather easily convinced along the path of least resistance. People do not want to be thought of as behind the times or outdated. It is sad to note that any number of older people who used to have rather firmly held moral convictions have now been brought along by the tide. They want to be considered to be with it. They absolutely hate the idea of being outdated or old fashioned. They make the point that the young people do this or that and pay little or no attention to the moral standards of the past. Even some good Catholics at times claim that while many college students may have vastly different moral ideas, these same students are active in works of charity and social justice. Some feel that even if you don t go to Mass or worry about the commandments, it s ok as long as you are charitable. Charity is the great law of the Gospel, but it does not eradicate or dispense with the Ten Commandments. For example, it is fantastic to go on a mission trip or do some other wonderful work of Christian love, but it is still necessary to attend Mass and obey the other commandments. The Holy Eucharist is absolutely central to the faith and is the sacrament of charity. As a matter of fact, those who receive Holy Communion are by that very fact urged on to works of love in imitation of Christ. We need not be too worried about public opinion, but we have to be careful that we always have the mind of Christ. We must love God and our neighbor if you fail to do one you really don t do justice to the Gospel.

4 At the same time, as Robert George said so well in May, we must never be ashamed of the Gospel in its fullness. If we are, Christ will be ashamed of us. We must never be afraid to declare the truth even if it make us uncomfortable. Today there is a tremendous amount of political correctness: going along with almost anything so as not to offend almost anyone. Being quiet about the Gospel is not a virtue! Jesus put it this way: When the Pharisees were upset because Jesus disciples were acclaiming Him as the Messiah, Jesus replied: If these (the disciples) were quiet, the very stones would cry out. ( St Luke 19:40) Catholics cannot be quiet about the truth! Cardinal O Connor had a great line about political correctness. He put it this way. Political correctness is not worth a comma in the Apostles Creed. He was so right. In Jesus and Mary, T H E C A T H O L I C U N I V E R S I T Y O F A M E R I C A C O L L E C T I O N 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 (September 13th/14th) 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. Am I my brother s keeper? All three readings today suggest that for the Christian steward, the answer is Yes! STEWARDSHIP 09/01/13 $28,631 08/31/14 $25,420 (-11.03%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. This weekend s second collection is for FOSA (Friends of St. Aidan) Next weekend s second collection for The Catholic University of America. MASS TIME CHANGE Beginning September 8th, the 12:15 PM daily will be changed to 12:30 PM.

5 Thomas Ashton Michael Cahill Keith Fairben Kevin James Hannaford Thomas Holohan Robert Jordan Peter Langone Alan Lederman John Maloney Patrick McGuire Chuck Mendez Peter J. Owens, Jr. Donna Wilson A special 911 Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 7:30 PM On this anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001 let us remember those of our parish family who perished from the terrorist attacks that day. Robert Baierwalter Kevin Donnelly Robert Foti Charles Heeran Michael Patrick Iken Thomas Kuveikis Thomas Langone Thomas Mahon Joseph Maloney Ann McGovern Mary Murphy-Boffa Lawrence Virigilio John Wright Let us always remember them in our prayers.

6 FRIENDS OF SAINT AIDAN (FOSA) SECOND COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 6TH/7TH Friends of St. Aidan is a fund that was established with the sole purpose of providing tuition assistance to those families who are not able to pay for Catholic Education at Saint Aidan School only. These are members of our Saint Aidan School family that are being faced with the difficult decision of leaving the school because of a traumatic event (job loss, family problems, etc.) in their lives that makes paying for a Catholic Education impossible. The reason we established FOSA is due to two factors; 1-The Diocese Tomorrow s Hope Fund has been depleted and more families are looking toward it than ever before to help pay for Catholic Education. 2-We can no longer pass the burden on to the other families in the school. Perhaps you might consider a donation as a memorial to a loved one. At a time of loss many families inquire about memorial donations to our school and our parish. This is a wonderful opportunity to memorialize a loved one. We have memorial cards that are sent to the families of the person for whom the memorial has been purchased acknowledging the gift. The funds we raise will only go to those families in need as determined by the Pastor and Principal. Donations envelopes are available in church and in the Rectory office. For information please call Lynn Przeniczny at (516) x9104. If you can t feed a hundred people, than feed just one Mother Theresa Make a difference. Make the hope and dream of Catholic Education a reality. Make a donation. Thank you and God Bless! MAY WE HAVE YOUR ADDRESS? In an effort to improve communication with our parishioners, please send us your address so that we can keep everyone up-to-date on important events that might occur from time to time in between Sunday bulletins. Please it to Rosemarym@staidanparish.org.

7 Thank you for another outstanding, wonderful show!!! ANYTHING GOES WAS A HIT! We are blessed to have such wonderful talent working for our parish. Thank you all for your time and special talents! May God bless you all! Director: John Hayes Musical Director - Reagan Stone Choreographer - Barbara Tromba-Murphy Producer - Carol Hayes Moderator - Msgr. James McDonald Emma Azizo Amanda Babajko Anna Bongiorno Sophia Borrego Brian Brew Conor Cahill Caitlin Calio Sophia Camilli Lindsey Echausse Caitlin Egan Jean Marie Egan Liz Flynn Liz Gallagher Dennis Gannon, Jr. Joanne Georghiou Michael Hand Nick Hintz Mark LoPuzzo Daniel Magaldi Billy Marengo Kevin Mc Sorley Erica Melore Ellen Moffett Pauline Morandi Rory O'Connor Hannah Pipa Emily Rogan Shannon Roth Christa Ryan Jarrett Weitz Greg Zacharese Samantha Cardinal Colleen Cahill Maura Calio Kimberly Capuder Nathaniel Cleri Nicole Cutinella Steve Dayan Tabtha Garnica Jerry Galante Ann Marie Flynn Jonathan Ghanaforoush Carol Fazzolare Richard Gibbons Stephanie Judge Liz Hafez Bernice Magalnick Colin McMurty John Mezzo Tim Mailloux Brendan McCauley Ryan McCaffrey Erin Flynn Glen Davis

8 PEANUT BUTTER GANG Join us on Saturday, September 13th at 8:15A.M. 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 and those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must have taken the Virtus Training. You have to pre-register at our address: peanutbuttergang@staidanparish.org. Unfortunately, due to logistics, if you do not pre-register, you cannot 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). UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 7:30 PM in St. Aidan s School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Blessing with First Class Relic of St. Padre Pio. Music by Ria Music Ministry. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information please call Tecky at (516) HOLY NAME SOCIETY The next meeting of the Holy Name Society will be held on Monday, September 8th at 8:00 PM in the Sts. Peter and Paul Room located in the Finamore Parish Center. Our mission is to serve the parish of St. Aidan by promoting devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus, developing fellowship, and performing works of charity. We especially invite men of the parish who might be interested in joining the Holy Name Society to attend our September meeting. See you there! CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS COURT ST. AIDAN #1577 The Catholic Daughters of America, Court St. Aidan #1577will meet this Tuesday, September 9 th at 7:00 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. New members are welcome. Please plan to join us. ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY WELCOME BACK!!!!!!!!!! The opening meeting for the Rosary year will be on September 8th at 7:30 PM in Msgr Kirwin Hall. All are welcome. At 7:45 PM we will pray the Rosary and at 8:00 PM there will be a general meeting. Come down and find out what is happening this year. The meeting will be followed by a game of Birthday Buddies and an Ice Cream Social. Come join in the fun.

9 THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILLISTON DAY STREET FAIR Sunday September 21st from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Located on Hillside Avenue east of Willis Avenue, D-J, rides, R&R bands, karate demo, free giveaways. Plenty of food and fun for the whole family! St. Aidan s dancers will be performing at this event. Are you or someone you know seeking to complete the sacraments? Do you know someone that wishes to join the Catholic Church? You are invited to meet the RCIA Team! Come and explore your needs and hopes in a prayerful way. Ask a friend that might be seeking a faith, a way to get closer to Jesus. Spend an hour with the RCIA Team (Right of Christian Initiation for Adults.) Talk about what you desire at this time of your life, perhaps what Jesus is calling you to. You or your friend will not make any commitments, just conversation and questions about how we can help you. Welcome to all! When: Where: Time: Tuesday, September 9th The Finamore Center (across from the church) 7:30 PM ST. AIDAN SCHOOL 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 teacher-directed 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 is an age-appropriate craft, free play, snack time (snack provided by parents for their own child), story, simple songs and finger plays. September 2014 Session: Meets: Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 AM or 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Begins: September 16, 2014 Cost: $90 If you are interested please contact the school at (516) x9202 to register.

10 BEREAVEMENT GROUP Coping with Grief: A Difficult But Important Journey When a loved one dies, a period of grief usually follows. It is almost impossible for humans to experience loss without feeling some kind of grief. Grief can be painful, confusing and overwhelming. To share with others 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 Peter & Paul Room of the Finamore Parish Center by trained Bereavement Facilitators. TUESDAYS: 9:45 AM September 9 th, 16 th, 23 rd & 30 th October 7 th & 14 th THURSDAYS: 7:15 PM September 11 th, 18 th, 25 th October 2 nd, 9 th, & 16 th COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS November 13 th Please call the Parish Social Ministry office at (516) x9408 to register. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen WILLISTON PARK SUMMER EXERCISE PROGRAM The Fall-Winter classes will begin on Friday, September 12th and on Tuesday, September 16th at 9:45 AM and will continue on each Tuesday and Friday to the end of the year. Classes will continue to be held at the Williston Park Village Hall. For information please call Margo Bores at (516) JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS There will be a meeting on Sunday, September 14th from 1:00-2:00 PM in the Convent Meeting room. Please bring dues of $ $16.50 for new members, your calendar, pen and pad. If there any girls ages who would like to join the Junior Catholic Daughters, please call Adele Lamere at (631)

11 Ignis Angelicus A n g e l i c F i r e. S t. A i d a n C h o i r a n d S o l o i s t s Dragan Ivanov Bubalo, Director of Music S T. AID A N C H O I R Mass: Sundays 12noon Mass Rehearsal: Thursdays 7:30p 9:15p Ages: 16+ Adults, High school and College Students Mass: Sundays 10:30a Mass Rehearsals: Tuesdays 3:00p 4:30p Ages: 9 15 Grades 4 8 G I R L S CH O I R A N G E L C H O I R Reagan Stone, Assistant Director Mass: Twice a month 10:30a or 9a Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Tuesdays 3:15p 4:00p Ages: 7 9 Grades 1 4 WOMEN S ENSEMBLE Mass: Once a month 12noon Mass (with adult Choir) Rehearsal: Thursdays 6:45p 7:30p C E L E S T I A L C H O I R St. Aidan School Ensemble Mass: Sundays 10:30a Mass + Special masses Rehearsal: Tuesdays 3:15-4:30p Fridays 11:30a - 12p During school independent reading Ages: Grades 7 8 Musical evaluation required. TEEN HANDBELL CHOIR Mass: Once a month 12noon Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Saturdays 6:00p 6:45p Ages: 13+ Grades 6 - adults ST. AIDAN SCHOOL BELL CHOIR Mass: Once a month 10:30a Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Tuesdays 2:15p-3:00p Ages: Grades 5 8 NEW: BOYS CHOIR Rehearsal and Mass: TBA Ages: 7 14 (Experimental, pending interest) The Church of St. Aidan has one of the largest church music programs in the New York Metropolitan area, with more than 120 active members. They have sung at CAR- NEGIE HALL, LINCOLN CENTER S Avery Fisher Hall and recorded for Telecare Catholic TV. They have performed together with the Vienna Boys Choir at Christmas Concerts. Members of the Music Ministry put their time and dedication into enhancing the liturgy with the beauty of sacred music. The Music Ministry hopes that its presence fills the hearts of the faithful and gives them a sense of joy and fulfillment. Choirs sing at our Christmas Concert, Spring Concert and other music events. IF YOU LOVE MUSIC, PLEASE CONSIDER SHARING YOUR TIME AND TALENT WITH THE CHURCH. Call the Rectory at (516) x9130 or Drago@StAidanParish.org if you are interested in becoming a member of any of the choirs.

12 Catholics for Freedom of Religion Preserving Freedom for All We enter another year to live our Mission to educate and advocate for our 1 st Amendment Right to Freedom of Religion. Monthly meetings will continue; please consider joining us in this important Mission. Why is it important to be informed and aware? Because our religious liberty is being chipped away and it needs to be front and center. Examples of this chipping are myriad the closing of Catholic adoption agencies because they believe that every child deserves a mother and a father ministries being told they can t minister to the poor unless they advocate and refer for abortion, and, of course, the government trying to force people of faith to violate their consciences through the HHS mandate in the health care bill. Religious Liberty is a God-given right, and one that must not be taken away on any level.usccb Ad Hoc Com. for Religious Freedom As students stock their backpacks, they need to be prepared with knowledge of their religious liberty rights. Several incidents of schools banning Bless You in response to a sneeze have occurred this year. For example, a Georgia college assistant professor will give students a 1% deduction to their final grade for each occurrence if the phrase slips out which is unlawful. Upcoming events: The next meeting of CFFR scheduled for Wednesday, September 17 th at 7:30 PM in the St. Aidan Convent Community Room. Tom Ranker, General Counsel of the Rockville Centre Diocese will be speaking at the following Parishes: September 16 th St. Bernard, Levittown at 7:00 PM September 22 nd Our Lady 0f Mercy, Hicksville at 7:30 PM September 24 th St. Matthew, Dix Hills at 7:00 PM Nassau Community College Conference Protecting Religious and Civil Rights will be held September 20 th 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Call (516) for more information. Please continue you pray for religious liberty throughout the world! VIRTUS TRAINING CLASS There will be a Virtus training class here at St. Aidan Parish on Saturday, September 13th at 9:00 AM in the Finamore Parish Center. Anyone who is involved in any way in the parish, school or sports programs must attend a Virtus class. If you would like to attend this class please register at DRVC.org, go to the education tab and click on Virtus class. For additional information please call Jim Corrigan at (516) x9401. MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE PRAYER GROUP We will meet starting on Wednesday, September 10th at 7:30 PM in the St. Peter & Paul room in the Finamore Center. All are welcome to join us in praying the Rosary.

13 2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2014 GOAL: $174,200 PLEDGED: $129,634 # OF GIFTS: 584 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. Blood Drive Corpus Christi Council will assist at the Blood Drive that will be conducted in Msgr Kirwin Hall on September 28 th from 8:00 AM 2:00 PM. When you donate blood you help bring the gift of life, please consider becoming a blood donor. CHARITIBLE AND BENEVOLENT (C & B) - Each year the Knights of Columbus endeavor to raise funds for charitable giving through a drive known as the C & B drive. In the State of New York this drive takes the form of a raffle with 13 cash prizes totaling $ 50,000 including a Grand Prize of $ 25,000. Funds raised help support various charities across the state as well as in our local area. Recipients of these funds last year included Special Olympics, St. Mary s Hospital, Sisters of Life, St. Aidan and Corpus Christi parishes, Mineola Athletic Association, Williston Park Ambulance Service to name a few. Raffle tickets are six for $ 5 and will be available at the K of C tables at both the Williston Park Street Fair (September 21st) and the Mineola Street Fair (September 14th), from a member of the Knights of Columbus, or by calling Jim at (516) The prize drawing will be held on Saturday, December 6 th at the Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, NY. Winning a large cash prize in December could make your Christmas celebrations a bit brighter. HALL RENTAL Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516)

14 The Jesuit Collaborative presents MEETING CHRIST in PRAYER an 8 week program rooted in the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola Offered by Fr. Damian Halligan, SJ and Pat McDonough Coordinator of NY Ministry for The Jesuit Collaborative and former columnist for The Long Island Catholic Participants will meet every Wednesday evening October 1st - November 19th 7:00-8:30 PM Convent Community Room OR Convent Chapel on certain weeks and be introduced to a variety of prayer formats that invite you to deepen your relationship to God and others. Helping You Grow Closer to For more information, pmcdonough@jesuitcollaborative.org Please complete this registration form NO LATER THAN September 15th and send it to : Fr. Damian Halligan, St. Aidan's Church, 505 Willis Ave, Williston Park, NY Registration MUST be accompanied with a check for $100 made payable to The Jesuit Collaborative NAME(S): PHONE: You will be contacted by with more details the week before the program begins

15 Discover the beauty, truth, and riches of our Catholic faith through the sacred Scriptures. New Bible Study Class Letters of St. Paul Each week we will investigate God s Word, and grow in the knowledge of Christ and His love for us, through the beautiful Letters of St. Paul. Two Classes Offered Each Thursday When: September 11th for 8 Weeks Time: 10:00 AM 12:00 PM or 7:00 9:00 PM Where: St. Aidan Convent ALL ARE WELCOME! Call or Toti toticon@aol.com,

16 SYMBOLON I am very excited to present to you a program which will enrich our parish. The name of the program is SYMBOLON: The Catholic Faith Explained. The program can be accessed at any time via the web through a computer, smartphone, or tablet. It is a state-ofthe-art video series led by a team of dynamic teachers who provide a clear and comprehensive explanation of the Catholic faith. Filmed on location in Rome, the Holy Land, and Calcutta, it journeys through the core teachings of the Catholic faith and aims to educate adults and young people about their faith and how to bear witness to Christ in their daily lives. Here are some of the ways that Symbolon could be used in St Aidan: RCIA Catechumenate and Dismissal Sessions Catechist Training Small Christian Communities Pre-Cana Before/After Mass Bible Studies Individual Families: as an in-home tool to help parents to educate their children in the Faith Baptism Program I know SYMBOLON will be an invaluable resource for our parish and I would like to explain, in detail, all the wonderful features this program brings. If you are interested in learning how to participate and implement this faith formation program for St. Aidan Parish please contact me at or at toticon@aol.com. I thank you in advance for your participation as we seek to transform the world for Christ and His Church! Toti Conforti SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER When you go to Mass, look around to find new people you have not seen before, say hello and invite them for coffee after Mass. If they refuse, just explain how nice is to make friends with people of the same faith! Maybe next time they will say yes. This month there are many different programs we can participate in our Church, check the bulletin or ask a member of a ministry for one that would interest you. It will deepen your relationship with Christ and transform the way you live your Faith. Try to bring a neighbor with you or a friend that would not otherwise be able to come. Share your reactions and feedback at (516) x9101. St. Aidan s Pastoral Council tries to be responsive to the needs of our parish.

17 SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. ** Join now for the new school year! ** $30 Annual Membership runs September August chances to win every month Prizes Weekly Monthly 1 $25 1 $50 4 $20 2 $25 Monthly Bonus Prizes $100 in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November $500 in March, June and December August Winners $20 Winners Terri & Al Carbuto Jill Wallace Jim & Kelly Duggan Kathy & Narayana Byagari Anne Brennan Catherine Ammirati Jimmy & Sharon Seibert Robert & Catherine Ahlstrom Patricia Brala Caroline Shortis Aimee Magliocco C. Mavrakis Angela Murphy Janet & Andy Maas Tom & Pat Mars Joe & Nancy Zolezzi $25 Winners Liam Devaney Mary & Al Schreck Bob & Ginny Corkhill Tina & Chuck Santarelli Arthur J. Carter Kathleen Theisen $50 Winner: Pat Paternostro $100 Winner: Samantha Eileen Devaney Winning checks will be mailed within the next 10 days Name Phone Address City, State, Zip address I would like numbers at $30 each. $ enclosed Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan s Booster Club and return to the Rectory.

18 LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Today I was ready to start experiencing nice, cool, autumn weather, and we are having a 90 degree day! I hope when you read this note it will be back to normal, enjoying 70 s! September is such a nice month, the month dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, which we commemorate the 15 th of this month; also on the 8 th we celebrate the birth of our Blessed Mother. Many others commemorations fall in this month: on the 14 th is the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, on the 29 th we remember the Holy Archangels: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Mother Theresa on the 5 th and Padre Pio on the 23rd. WOW!! How many saints to pray for all our needs. Many times I confide that I love Pope Francis and I try to read all his commentaries daily. One that was very interesting is the follow: How many of us, myself included, have lost our bearings, we are no longer attentive to the world in which we live, we do not care, we do not protect what God created for everyone and we end up unable even to care for one another. Pope Francis How truth this is! This week I decided to bring a few challenging CDs Contraception, Cracking the Myths by Prof. Janet Smith. This talk includes a lot of research on the subject of contraception, couples living together before marriage, etc. You will learn things you never knew about what contraception is doing to relationships, to female bodies, and to the environment, all of which is never presented or discussed by doctors or the media and so most people are completely in the dark about what they may be doing that is so harmful. If you believe in being informed before making life-altering decisions, you should listen to this talk. Pass it to other couples you know. Prove it God.and He did by Patty Schneir. This is a personal testimony by Patty about how she believed herself to be a good practicing Catholic and yet rejected the Church s teachings against the use of contraception, until one day she was challenged about on a talk she heard in a parish mission. In her prayer that followed that mission, along with the reading of Scripture, over a period of time, God showed her through Scripture and through her study of Theology of the Body about the truth of Church teachings on this subject. Green Sex: the Case for Natural Family Planning - Jason Evert- If sex is natural, why are we so eager to make it artificial? In this presentation, Jason presents the case for Natural Family Planning as he unveils the beauty of God s plan for sexuality. The best gift to a couple to be married or recently married! There are CDs truly informative, listen to them and give them away. You will help people to have a real encounter with Christ and help our parish in its plan of Evangelization. May the Lord bless your efforts! Toti Conforti The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. ** Join now for the new school year! ** $30 Annual Membership runs September August chances to win every month Prizes Weekly Monthly 1 $25 1 $50 4 $20 2 $25 Monthly Bonus Prizes $100 in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November $500 in March, June and December Name Phone Address City, State, Zip address I would like numbers at $30 each. $ enclosed Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan s Booster Club and return to the Rectory office.

19 P.A.C.E Annual Fall Plant Sale We have an assortment of premium fall foliage supplied by Zaino s Nursery of Westbury. Buy your mums, cabbage, kale, and cornstalks from P.A.C.E. and help support St. Aidan School. Available Items 8 mums/cabbage/kale.....$6.99 each or 4 for $25 12 mums supplied in a terracotta pot...$19.99 each or 2 for $38 Cornstalks..$10.99 each or 2 for $20 (Please see order form below with plant color options) Remember to include family and friends when placing your orders. All orders are due by Friday, September 12th. Plants will be distributed on Friday, September 20 from 2:00 5:00 in the parking lot across from the Church (on Bermingham Place). Plants must be paid for in advance. Please make checks payable to P.A.C.E. and return to the rectory (505 Willis Avenue) or the school in an envelope marked Fall Plant Sale by Friday, September 12th. Any questions please call Sandra Tremblay (516) or Jennifer O Sullivan (516) for assistance. Name Phone # Address 8 Mums (please specify quantity of each) Fall Plant Sale Order Form White Yellow Maroon Rust Quantity Amount $ 8 Kale (please specify quantity of each) White Purple Quantity _ Amount $ 8 Cabbage (please specify quantity of each) White Purple Quantity _ Amount $ 12 mums (please specify quantity of each) White Yellow Maroon Rust Quantity Amount $ Cornstalks Total Amount Enclosed $ Quantity Amount $

20 COMING TO ST. AIDAN PARISH

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. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SO- CIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!! FOOD PANTRY: Our Monthly food drive is taking place this 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 fresh vegetables from your garden, eggs, dairy products and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. Items for the week: bottles of apple juice, macaroni & cheese, coffee, tuna fish, dishwashing liquid, cleaning products, toilet paper, bars of soap, coffee and deodorant. JOHN MCALISTER MEMORIAL MEN S PRAYER GROUP will meet in the Fall in the Finamore Center beginning Wednesday, September 10 th and every Wednesday thereafter at 9:45 AM following the 9:00 AM Mass. All men are welcome to gather together for prayer and friendship. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY The meetings for this group will begin in the Fall. Please consult the flyer in this weekend s bulletin for more information. BLOOD DRIVE: Our next blood drive sponsored by St. Aidan s Church and the Mineola Knights of Columbus will be taking place on Sunday, September 28 th in Msgr. Kirwin Hall from 8:00 AM 2:00 PM. Please consider donating blood and saving the life of someone in need. We will need some volunteers to help with the sign-up on September 21 st as well as the actual blood drive. Please look for more details in the next few weeks. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The next meeting will take place on Monday, September 8th. 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. THANK YOU-To all the parishioners who donated all the school supplies/back packs. Through your generosity we were able to help many students in need. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).

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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 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 REHEARSALS: There are TWO rehearsals for each Confirmation ceremony. Candidates who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, October 18 th are expected to attend the following rehearsals: For those receiving Confirmation at the 11:00 AM ceremony rehearsals are at 6:30 PM on Septembe. 25 th and at 7:00 PM on October 15 th For those receiving Confirmatin at the 2:00 PM ceremony rehearsals are at 8:00 PM on September 25 th and at 7:00 PM on October 16 th. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in need of high school students who can volunteer to serve our Special Needs Program during the upcoming school year. Our Special Needs Program meets on Thursdays from 4:30 6:30 PM beginning October 2014 through the beginning of May Training and support will be provided. For further information please contact Mrs. Elaine Smith at (516) x9406. ATTENTION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PARENTS! REGISTRATION FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR IS CLOSED!. Late registrations will only be processed on a space available basis and subject to a late fee. Please contact the Religious Education Office at (516) x9404 as soon as possible for registration materials if needed. A copy of a child s Baptismal Certificate MUST accompany the registration for any new students. CATECHISTS NEEDED The Religious Education Office is still in need of individuals who can serve as teachers during the upcoming school year. We have vacancies in both the primary grades (1 st 3 rd grades) as well as intermediate grades (4 th 6 th grades) Class sessions are conducted from 4:00 5:00 PM and 5:30 6:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you are willing and able to serve as a catechist for one or more of these classes, please contact our office at (516) x9404. Additionally, we can use additional 7 th grade teachers for class on Mondays from 7:15 8:15 PM and additional 8 th grade teachers for class on Tuesdays from 7:15 8:15 PM. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in need of high school students who can volunteer to serve our Special Needs Program during the upcoming school year. Our Special Needs Program meets on Thursdays from 5:00 6:30 PM beginning October 2014 through the beginning of May Training and support will be provided. For further information please contact Mrs. Elaine Smith at (516) x9406. SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS Religious Education Classes for students enrolled Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays will begin the week of September 29 th. Class placements are now in progress; all parents should receive placement notification by September 17 th. Please DO NOT contact the Religious Education office requesting placement information unless you do not receive notification by September 17 th.

24 PROMISE TO PROTECT PLEDGE TO HEAL-If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSES Saturday, September 27th 11:00 AM-1:30 PM Our Lady of Mercy Academy 1:00 3:30 PM St. Dominic H.S. Sunday, September 28th 12:00-2:30 PM Holy Trinity H.S. Saturday, October 4th 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Sacred Heart Academy 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Kellenberg Memorial H.S. 2:00-4:30 PM Chaminade H.S. Sunday, October 5th 10:00 AM-1:00 PM St. Anthony s H.S. 2:00-4:30 PM St. Mary s H.S. Saturday, October 18th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM McGann-Mercy Diocesan H.S. 10:30 AM-2:00 PM St. John the Baptist Diocesan H.S> ADVANCED PRACTICE SEMINARS, LLC-The APS Invitational Open Golf Tournament will be held on September 29th at the Village Club of Sands Point to benefit our injured soldiers. Andy Cooney and Daniel Rodriguez (two of New York s finest tenors) will join us to play in our tournament. Cost: $285 per person after August 15th $325 per person. For information please contact Dr. Dan Pompa at (516) or DPompaOMS@gmail.com. Sponsorship opportunities are available. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND-Would you attend a seminar to enhance your job or to increase your salary? Why not give your marriage the same attention? Enhance your good marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. Weekends are scheduled throughout the Metro-New York area. The next weekend on Long Island is scheduled for November 7th-9th at the Montfort Spiritual Center, 26 South Saxon Avenue, Bay Shore, NY. For more information about the weekends or to apply call (877) or visit our website at INISFADA SPIRITUAL MINISTRY (ISM)-is a team of spiritual directors from various programs. Each spiritual director has completed a two year program in Ignatian Spirituality. The ISM team began their work at St. Ignatius Retreat House, the former Manhasset estate that Nicholas and Genevieve Brady bequeathed to the Society of Jesus known as the Jesuits in In September 2013 the ISM team moved to St. Peter of Alcantara Parish (1327 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, NY). Our program is located on the 2nd floor in the IHM Spiritual Center. For information on upcoming events please call (516) , inisfadaministryprogram@gmail.com or go to the website at FREE COMPUTER LITERACY COURSES FOR VETERANS/SPOUSES-Learn computer skills Kornreich Adult Education Course Day classes: Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 PM at Roslyn Adult Ed Annex Room #2 next door to Roslyn H.S. (440 Round Hill Road, Roslyn Heights, NY.) Evening classes: Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 PM at the Roslyn H.S. Room #140 (475 Round Hill Road, Roslyn Heights, NY. Fall Session Registration Tuesday, September 16th 1:00-3:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM. Contact: Lori Brennan at (631) $30 registration fee returned upon course completion. DRVC CATECHETICAL CONGRESS 2014-Forming Communities of Missionary Disciples. Keynote Speaker: Father Theo Trujillo, Vicar of Hispanic Ministry Diocese of Charleston, SC September 20th at St. John the Baptist H.S. from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Morning prayer, workshops, exhibits, vendors, Mass & special blessing for Catechists. Cost: $40 per person. Visit the website to register at drvc-faith.org.