33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 13, 2016

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1 33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 13, 2016 You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives. Fr. Christopher Costigan, Pastor... Ext. 302 Cheryl Nicholson... Ext. 301 Parish Assistant Mrs. Kathy Day... Ext. 304 Bookkeeper Mrs. Marlene Jean-Baptiste Co-Director of Social Ministry or , Ext. 320 Ms. Barbara Powell Co-Director of Social Ministry or , Ext. 321 Cheryl Nicholson... Ext. 312 Bulletin Editor Voice Mail Only: Must Leave a Message Deacon Hernst Bellevue... Ext. 346 Director of Adult Faith Formation English/Creole Baptismal Program Mr. Alvin Ingram... Ext. 347 Liturgy Chairperson Mr. Tom Gould... Ext. 348 Plant Manager Mrs. Dulce Sepulveda... Ext. 349 Spanish Baptism Program Elissa Hanson... Ext.350 Choir Director & Organist Ms. Lisette Joachim... Ext 351 Ministry of Consolation Deacon Evenou Saint-Louis Parochial Archivist... Ext. 352 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Deacon Trevor Mathurin, Director of Religious Education... Ext. 311 Mrs. Imogene Regan, RCIA Director... Ext PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL U.S. Air Force: Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Simpson Master Sergeant Scott Moller Tech. Sgt. Francisco J. Velasquez Master Sgt. Jeremy Salaver U.S. Army: Private Angelique J. Rosado Master Sergeant Jill Agront Sgt. Hisnard Cadet, Jr. Staff Sgt. Misael Exantus PFC Zaymery Villalobos Special Force Kareem Inniss Spc. Richard Aquilar Captain Gavin Campbell McMahon LTC Douglas Boltuc Sgt. Andrew Gandolfo PFC Francisco Fuentes Melinium PFC Stefan Saindoux PFC Luc-Ambert Saindoux, Jr. PFC Betty Piquion U.S. Marines: 1 st Battalion Carlos Fuentes CPL Daniel C. Monroe RCT Eric Joel Vazquez Sergeant W. Jason Ferris L. Cpl. Alfonso Rodriquez INDEPENDENCE STRENGTH FREEDOM U.S. Navy: Airman Herbert J. Alvarado JE-4/CS3 Jesus Ron Chief Petty Officer John V. Sparkowski Lt. Joseph A. Baugh Cpl. Eric Omar Matos Lt. John R. Esposito AG2/Petty Officer 2 nd Class Michael McGee

2 Saint Martha Roman Catholic Church 546 GREENGROVE AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NEW YORK Phone: (516) THE PASTOR S WEEKLY LETTER November 13, 2016 ~ 33 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Ministry of Consolation and Bereavement On the evening of November 2, All Souls, we gathered to offer the Mass for the souls of those in our parish who have died over the past year. Thanks to the members of the Ministry of Consolation who arranged the details of the Mass. If you are interested in finding out more about the Ministry of Consolation and how you can assist, please contact the Parish Office. Our parish does have a small Bereavement group as well. Please contact the Office to find out more information. Please take time to go to the website of our Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries ( There you can find good information about Catholic teaching on death and the Corporal Work of Mercy of Burying the Dead, as well as information about cremation and the new statement from the Vatican. Black Catholic History Month Through the joint efforts of our parish Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry and the Diocesan Office of Multicultural Diversity, led by Darcel Whitten-Wilamowski, our parish hosted Fr. Alonzo Cox from the Diocese of Brooklyn for an event this past Friday evening. There will also be a Healing Mass on Saturday November 12th at 7:30pm. Thanks to Darcel and to Pat Edwards, the head of the MCAA in our parish for their efforts. Ministère de la Consolation et du Deuil Dans la soirée du 2 novembre, jour de la Fête des Morts, nous nous sommes réunis pour offrir la messe pour les âmes des fidèles de notre paroisse qui sont morts cette année. Merci aux membres du Ministère de Consolation qui on mis au point les détails de cette messe. Si vous êtes intéressés à en savoir plus sur le Ministère de Consolation et comment vous pouvez l aider, veuillez contacter le bureau de la paroisse. Notre paroisse a également un petit groupe pour ceux qui sont en deuil. Vous trouverez plus de détails au bureau. Veuillez prendre le temps de visiter le site de nos cimetières catholiques diocésains ( Vous y trouverez des renseignements intéressants sur l enseignement de l Église sur la mort et l oeuvre corporelle de miséricorde d enterrer les morts, ainsi que sur la crémation et la nouvelle déclaration du Vatican. Mois de l Histoire des Catholiques Noirs Grâce aux efforts conjugués de notre Ministère aux Catholiques d Ascendance Africaine et du Bureau Diocésain de la Diversité Multiculturelle, dirigé par Darcel Whitten-Wilamowski, notre paroisse a accueilli vendredi soir le Père Alonzo Cox du diocèse de Brooklyn. Il y aura aussi une messe de guérison le Samedi 12 Novembre à 7h30 p.m. Merci à Darcel et à Pat Ewards, directeur du MCAA dans notre paroisse, pour leurs efforts. Fr. Chris Pere Chris 2

3 Saint Martha Roman Catholic Church 546 GREENGROVE AVENUE, UNIONDALE, NEW YORK Phone: (516) THE PASTOR S WEEKLY LETTER November 13, 2016 ~ 33 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ Ministerio de Consolación y Duelo En la noche del 2 de Noviembre, Todos los Santos, nos reunimos para ofrecer la misa por las almas de las personas de nuestra parroquia que murieron durante el año pasado. Gracias a los miembros del Ministerio de Consolación que arreglaron los detalles de la misa. Si usted está interesado en saber más sobre el Ministerio de Consolación y cómo puede ayudar, por favor, póngase en contacto con la Oficina Parroquial. Nuestra parroquia tiene un pequeño grupo de duelo también. Por favor, póngase en contacto con la Oficina para obtener más información. Por favor tomese un tiempo para ir a la página web de nuestros Cementerios Diocesanos católicos ( Allí se puede encontrar buena información sobre la enseñanza católica sobre la muerte y la obra de misericordia corporal de enterrar a los muertos, así como información acerca de la cremación y la nueva declaración del Vaticano. Mes de la Historia Católica Negra A través de los esfuerzos de nuestra parroquia del Ministerio Católicos de Ascendencia Africana y la Oficina Diocesana de Diversidad Multicultural, dirigido por Darcel Whitten-Wilamowski, nuestra parroquia recibe al P. Alonzo Cox de la Diócesis de Brooklyn para un evento el pasado viernes por la noche. También habrá una misa de sanación el Sábado 12 de Noviembre a las 7:30 pm. Gracias a Darcel a Pat Edwards, el jefe de la AMCA en nuestra parroquia por sus esfuerzos. Padre Chris The Heart of Gospel Perseverance My sons and daughters, you have pointed out...the sufferings and the contradictions by which society is seen to be overwhelmed when it moves away from God. The wisdom of Christ makes you capable of pushing on to discover the deepest source of evil existing in the world. And it also stimulates you to proclaim to all people, your companions in study today and in work tomorrow, the truth you have learned from the Master s lips, that is, that evil comes out of the heart of man (Mk 7:21). So sociological analyses are not enough to bring justice and peace. The root of evil is within man. The remedy, therefore, also starts from the heart. And I am happy to repeat the door of our heart can be opened only by that great and definitive word of the love of Christ for us, which is his death on the cross. It is here that the Lord wishes to lead us: within ourselves. This is real wisdom: initium sapientiae timor Domini (Sir 1:16) ST. JOHN PAUL II (+2005) reigned as pope from 1978 until

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5 If thou love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength, thou shall serve Him well. 5:00PM - Lector: JoAnn Perou Altar Server: David LeBlanc Eucharistic Ministers: Yolande Augustin, Miracienne Denis, Phyllis Droessler, Marie G. Josma Leandre Magloire, Josephine Ferrier Ushers: Rosemarie Allen, Thomas Maddox, Jim Downey, Jennifer King, Mario Cadavid, Alejandro Apresa 7:30AM - Lector: Mary Bediako Eucharistic Ministers: Carol Bargeron, Monica Brown, Teri Caruso, Francesca Delle, Paul Delle, Karen Hart Ushers: Jim Capriotti, George Leonard, Carmen Charles, Genevieve Charles, Joseph Gedeon, Alex Apresa 11:00AM - Lector: Karleine Graham Altar Servers: Martine Beckford, Junide Lamour Eucharistic Minister: Solange Bricourt, Pat Edwards, Marie Jiha, Lisette Joachim, Marie Lucie Lebon, Hannah Nelson Ushers: Bennett Paul, Agnes Duclairon, Wilner Nestor, Frantz Denis rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 2016 Monday November 14 8:30 AM... In Thanksgiving for John Cronin Tuesday November 15-St. Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:30 AM... In thanksgiving for John Cronin Wednesday November 16-St. Margaret of Scotland; St. Gertrude, Virgin 8:30 AM... For all the souls in purgatory Thursday November 17-St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious 8:30 AM... Israel Dominguez Friday November 18 8:30 AM... Prayer Service Saturday November 19 5:00 PM... Andree Lemaire Sunday November 20 7:30 AM... Pierre Bray 8:45 AM... Ismael Estevez 11:00 AM... Carol Mahlstadt 12:30 PM... Parishioners of St. Martha Thank you for your generosity to St. Martha s Parish! November 6, :00 PM Mass... $1, :30 AM Mass... $1, :45 AM Mass... $3, :00 AM Mass... $1, :30 PM Mass... $1, Poor Box... $81.00 Haitian Relief (to date)... $6, (Does not reflect donations made by Faith Direct) SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR CHRIST THE KING OF THE UNIVERSE November 20, Samuel 5:1-3 Ps. 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 Colossians 1:12-20 Luke 23:

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7 OUR UNWEARYING LOVE DIALOGUE If even a human lover knows how much love requires expression in words, how much more God knows this. What is prayer if not a long love dialogue in which the soul lays bare to God all its needs, its delights, its love, and its gratitude. There are various reasons why what seems obvious in human love seems strange in divine love. One would be that the absence of a visible partner in conversation gives to all prayer a quality of foolishness, unless the viewer believes as deeply as the prayer in the reality of a God who cares. Since the nonbeliever in prayer has great difficulty in trusting that God listens, it becomes even more absurd to him to think God would be willing to hear about such undivine matters as one s messy set of problems or to the repetitious prayers of the liturgy. Yet the same person, when in love, would not consider it below his dignity to enjoy the repeated hymns of praising love which his girlfriend sings to him throughout the day; nor would a girl, at the peak of her love for a boy, feel bored with hearing his thoughts about daily events. She is interested in everything about him and as eager to help him overcome petty annoyances as to come to his aid in grave difficulties. RHONDA CHERVIN is a convert from Judaism, professor of philosophy and theology, and author of over fifty books. FORGIVE Augustine says, We are mortal human beings, fragile, weak, carrying along with us our earthen vessels, which don t leave each other much room. We cannot live together in harmony, in a family or any other kind of community, without the reciprocal practice of forgiveness and mercy. We need to respond with forgiveness and even, as far as possible, by excusing others instead of condemning them. The following saying applies to us: He who excuses himself, God accuses him; he who accuses himself, God excuses him. In terms of others, the converse applies: He who excuses his brother is excused by God; he who accuses his brothers is accused by God. Forgiveness does for a community what oil does for a motor. If someone begins a trip in a car without a drop of oil in the engine, after a few minutes the whole car will be on fire. Like oil, forgiveness neutralizes friction. Having mercy for one another should be the most natural sentiment for human beings. We would have to close our ears and our eyes to the cry of desolation that reaches us from all sides not to have at least some compassion. FATHER RANIERO CANTALAMESSA, O.F.M. CAP. is the preacher to the papal household. HUMBLE SERVANTS OF GOD When the soul considers deep within itself, its eyes burning with love, the immensity of God, his fidelity, the proofs of his love, his favors which can add nothing to his happiness; then, looking at itself it sees its crimes against this immense Lord, it turns to its own center with such self-contempt that it does not know how it can endure its horror. The best thing for it to do is to complain to God, its Friend, of the strength of its self-love which betrays it by not letting it place itself as low as it would wish. It resigns itself to the will of God, and in self-abnegation, finds true, invincible, and perfect peace, which nothing can disturb. For it has plunged into such a deep abyss that no one will seek it there. If anyone should affirm to me that to find the bottom of the abyss is to be immersed in humility, I would not contradict him. However, it seems to me that to be plunged into humility is to be plunged into God, for God is the bottom of the abyss. That is why humility, like charity, is always capable of increasing. Since a humble heart is the vessel needed, the vessel capable of containing the grace God wants to pour into it, let us be humble. The humble can never rank God high enough nor themselves low enough. But here is the wonder: their weakness turns into wisdom, and the imperfection of their acts, always insufficient in their eyes, will be the greatest delight of their life. Whoever possesses humility has no need of many words to be instructed; God tells him more things than he can learn; such was the case with the Lord s disciples. SAINT ELIZABETH OF THE TRINITY (+1906) was a French Carmelite nun and mystical writer. 7

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10 Come to Set Fire Just as one who suffers from a burning fever is sickened by and rejects any food or drink that you may offer him even if it were very delicious, because he is on fire with a fever and is really burning up from it, so those who are burning with a holy and venerable longing for the heavenly Spirit are wounded in their soul with love for the love of God. They burn with a divine and heavenly fire which the Lord came on this earth to enkindle. How he wishes that it be quickly accomplished! They are enflamed with a heavenly longing for Christ so that everything that is of this world, considered as outstanding and precious, is reputed base and despised on account of the fire of their love for Christ who binds them, burns them, and enflames them with a passion for God and for the heavenly good things that lead to love. From such a love nothing of the earth or underworld will separate them, as the Apostle Paul testified: Who will separate us from the love of Christ? (Rom 8:35), and all else that follows. But one cannot possess his soul and the love of the heavenly Spirit unless he cuts himself off from all the things of this world and surrenders himself to seek the love of Christ. His mind must be freed from all crass and material concerns so that he may be totally taken up with only one aim, namely, to direct all these things according to the commandments so that his whole concern, striving, attention and preoccupation of soul may be centered on the search for transcendent values as the soul may strive to be adorned with the Gospel virtues and the heavenly Spirit, and may become a participator in the purity and sanctification of Christ. PSEUDO-MACARIUS (+390) was an Egyptian monk and hermit. GET FREE DAILY UPDATES FROM THE LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC Get the latest Diocesan news free delivered to your inbox. Each day you can receive The Long Island Catholic E- Newsletter. Whether it s Bishop Murphy s blog or the latest news from the Diocese, you can receive it all, free of charge. Simply visit scroll to the bottom of the page for the E-Newsletter sign up and enter your address. That s all there is to it. Questions? Contact the Office of Communications, , ext You do not want to come to me to have life Attachment comes from selfish love; it stands in the way of every holy desire and perpetrates every sort of evil. Those who are in love with themselves live in luke-warmness of heart. On the one hand, God calls to them by letting them see what a short time they have to live, how wretchedly weak the world is, how unstable and fickle. God lets them see that every least pleasure and concern people pursue excessively, apart from God, is punished miserably. So they begin to hate and despise the world and would gladly rise above it, realizing that those who abandon the world I mean those who make light of the world s pleasures and status and ostentation will possess the world. They realize that every good is rewarded, and that they will receive in return a hundred times as much [as they have given up]. They are, therefore, ready to abandon the world completely. But if selfish love is still alive in their heart, this desire becomes tepid. In their attachment they go on being attached [to the world] and procrastinating. This is not the way to act. We should kill all selfish love, reflecting that we are not sure we will have time. If we were sure of it, we could say, I ll get around to loosening this tie with the world, and once I am free, I ll go and bind myself to Christ crucified with the yoke of obedience. Since you are not sure of having time, throw off all selfish love and sensual attachment. Think not of untying but rather of cutting. Take up in the hand of your free choice a knife that has two edges, hatred and love love for virtue and hatred and contempt for vice and for the world and for your selfish sensuality. This is how you will prove you are a courageous person, not lukewarm or indifferent. Respond, respond to God, who is calling you with good holy inspirations. The place is ready for you. SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA (+1380), Doctor of the Church, was a Dominican, stigmatist, and papal counselor. 10

11 Scripture Readings November 14 November 19 Monday, November 14 Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5 Psalm 1 Luke 18:35-43 Tuesday, November 15 Revelation 3:1-6, Psalm 15 Luke 19:1-10 Wednesday, November 16 Revelation 4:1-11 Psalm 150 Luke 19:11-28 Thursday, November 17 Revelation 5:1-10 Psalm 149 Luke 19:41-44 Friday, November 18 Revelation 10:8-11 Psalm 119 Luke 19:45-48 Saturday, November 19 Revelation 11:4-12 Psalm 144 Luke 20:27-40 I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life. Bulletin Reflection Today s readings paint a somewhat frightening picture of the end of time. But the Gospel ends with the assurance to faithful stewards that those who persevere will be saved. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who live each day preparing for the coming of the Son of Man. Vocation Prayer Merciful Father, you sent your Son into the world to free us from the power of sin and evil. Grant that, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, our Mother of Mercy, many young men will respond to your call to give of themselves in imitation of Christ the Redeemer. Fill them with the light of your Holy Spirit that they may renounce the power of the world, proclaim truth and freedom, and bring consolation and relief to oppressed Christians. Bless our family of Mercy with numerous holy priests and brothers who will offer our world the testimony of your faith and love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN 11

12 PADRE MIGUEL ÁNGEL RIVERA: Cel / frammm@hotmail.es Cada martes y miércoles, de 7:30 PM a 10:30 PM en el Centro Parroquial, al costado de la Iglesia, el Padre Miguel se encuentra disponible para dirección espiritual y confesiones. Consulten con el Padre después de la misa. LA EUCARISTÍA SE OFRECE: Por Miguel Antonio Cuevas y María Dolores Guerrero. GRUPO DE ORACION: Miércoles, 7:00 PM, en el Salón Betania. ULTREYA: Domingo, 11:00 AM en la Capilla. ESCUELA DE DIRIGENTES: Cada lunes, 7 a 10 PM en la Escuela Marianista. MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CATÓLICO: Se reúne cada 15 días. Para información llamar al o al JUVENTUD SIN FRONTERAS: Cada jueves, 7:30 PM, en el Salón Betania. CORO HISPANO: Ensayo cada viernes, a las 8:00 PM en la Iglesia.. MINISTERIO DE ACOGIDA: Son los que extienden la bienvenida y entregan las hojitas de canto a los feligreses. CENACULO DE LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA: primer martes, a las 7:00 PM en la Capilla. Cada ESCUELA DE LA PALABRA: Mar tes, 7:30 PM en la Iglesia de San Ladislaus. MISA DE NIÑOS Y JOVENES: Segundo domingo del mes. LOS NIÑOS: Se reúnen cada domingo en el Salón Betania para escuchar y compartir las lecturas dominicales.. LAS PRESENTACIONES Y BENDICIONES DE LOS NI- ÑOS: Se realizan cada segundo y cuarto domingos del mes. Tengan la bondad de avisar a los Acomodadores. EL SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: Cada ter cer domingo del mes, 2:30 PM en la iglesia. Los interesados consulten con la Sra. Dulce Sepúlveda después de la Misa. LA IGLESIA: Per manece abierta diariamente de 7 a 3 PM. LECTURAS PARA: Cristo Rey (20 de noviembre): Primera Lectura: 2 Samuel 5, 1-3. Salmo 121, Segunda Lectura: Colosenses 1, Evangelio: Lucas 23, 35 MESSE DOMINICALE: Chaque dimanche à partir de 12h30, la communauté haïtienne se réuni à l église pour célébrer la messe. Venez avec votre famille et vos ami(e)s pour participer à notre célébration dominicale. La messe d aujourd hui est offerte en remerciement pour Marie Lamothe, les enfants et les petits enfants Lamothe CELEBRATION DOMINICALE POUR LES JEUNES : Les jeunes de moins de 18 ans se réunissent au Bethany Hall chaque dimanche au commencement de la messe pour apprendre à mieux comprendre les textes du jour. Puis ils retournent à l église pour la 2 nd partie de la célébration. Les adultes qui veulent aider sont priés de contacter Mira PRIERE : Chaque mercredi soir à partir de 7h30 PM nous avons une prière charismatique à la chapelle. Vous êtes tous invité(e)s. ADORATION: Le St Sacrement sera exposé les lundis et vendredis de 9h AM 4h PM à la chapelle. Il nous faut une présence à tout moment durant l exposition. Les volontaires sont priés de s inscrire au Parish Center. RCIA Ceux qui n ont pas r eçu l un ou aucun des sacr e- ments suivants baptême, communion, confirmation et qui voudraient les recevoir, et ceux qui veulent devenir catholique romains sont priés de contacter Jackie au (516) ou appeler au (516) extension 301 MESSAGE IMPORTANT : Après la catastrophe du 11 Septembre 2001, l une de nos sœurs Marie Fanfan a eu une vision dans laquelle un homme lui disait qu il n y avait pas assez d amour dans le monde et que tous les chrétiens devaient réciter le psaume 25. Par timidité elle ne voulait pas communiquer la nouvelle; mais, après l incident de Boston elle a jugé nécessaire de faire passer le message. Elle demande à tous de l aider à faire circuler la nouvelle et de prier pour un monde meilleur. SERVICE SOCIAL: Les bureaux du service social de Ste Martha sont à votre disposition si vous avez besoin de nourriture, habits, demande et offre d emploi, service d immigration etc. Contactez-les au (516) du lundi au vendredi, excepté les mardis de 10h AM 2h PM. Nous parlons anglais, français créole et espagnol. Nous avons grand besoin de nourritures, articles de toilette et vêtements pour bébé, enfants et adultes. Nous vous remercions pour votre générosité et Dieu vous récompensera pour votre bonne action. Un expert sur les lois de l immigration est disponible chaque 2eme mercredi du mois pour vous aider. Les premiers arrivés seront les premiers servis. BULLETIN DU DIMANCHE: Prenez avec vous le bulletin du dimanche et lisez le. Vous y trouverez des informations importantes sur votre communauté votre paroisse. 12

13 THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to my medical fund thus far. I found out my initial campaign (not run by me) has been shut down for an unknown reason. The first campaign helped cover my household bills from missed work, as well as smaller hospital bills. This new campaign is set up in hopes of paying back some of the $90k+ I owe as of now. (This is only one of the two surgeries I have had so far.) It is very possible I will have to claim bankruptcy if I cannot make a good dent. That is a very frightening thought as a single parent. For those of you who either have donated already, or cannot afford to, please do not feel obligated. I ask for prayers for myself and for my family. It has been a very rough couple of months. The new link is You can also leave donations at the Parish Center. Every little bit helps, and has helped. God bless and thank you so much. St. Martha s has been incredible with your generosity. ~Elissa Hanson, Music Director he list of names that will appear under this column will reflect ONLY those who are CRITICALLY ILL. The individual or family member must contact the Parish Center in order to be placed on the Sick List. Please note the new address the Parish Center at cnicholson@saintmartha.org ( PRAY FOR THE SICK MUST APPEAR IN YOUR S SUBJECT LINE); or come by the Parish Center with your request in writing, no later than Monday. This list will be updated on a monthly basis. Helen Zeiser Josephine Esposito Paul Peisel Desiree Venegas Michael Periera Peter Johns Laura-Jean Mauro Carolyn Maffettone Nathan (Nate) Harkin Cynthia Simpson John Muller Edith Lucchi Sophia Kyriakakis Leopold Johnson Barbara Tranfaglia Omnipotent and Eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy pitying mercy, that, with their bodily health restored, they may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Rose Manzini... +October 12, 2016 Saverio Chimienti... +October 13, 2016 Dear Lord, As my life declines and my energies decrease, more than ever hold me by Your Power, that I may not offend You, but daily increase in Your Love. Give me strength to work in Your Service till the last day of my life. Help me to ever have an increasing dread of venial sin, or whatever would cause the slightest withdrawal of Your Love; all day long, and at night keep me close to Your Heart; and should I die, ere the morning breaks, may I go rejoicing in that vision of Your entrancing beauty, never to be separated from You. Amen. For everything you need to know in faith formation, Visit Memorialize a loved one with a leaf on our parish s Tree of Life, located in the Church Lobby. If you would like more information about this lovely memorial, please contact the Parish Office at (516) Ext 301 The Mass Intentions Book... is now open until the end of Feb & The Bread and Wine Calendar... is now open until the end of Dec

14 Give us our daily bread Social Ministry/Outreach Office Hours Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10:00AM 2:00PM (516) or (516) , Ext. 320 (English/Spanish/French/Creole) Catholic Charities WIC 1000 N. Village Avenue Rockville Centre, NY (516) Do you need a babysitter, home health aid, housekeeper or landscaper? Or can you provide these services? Register with St. Martha s Social Ministry Job Bank. Call Monday or Thursday between 10:00 AM and 2:00PM. THANK YOU! GRACIAS! MERCI! is grateful to our parishioners for the food and gift cards to local supermarkets donated throughout the year. As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, Outreach once again asks you to help us give our daily bread to the many families in Uniondale, who will not have a Happy Thanksgiving or a Merry Christmas this year. When you are shopping for your family, try to remember to purchase items needed for others, such as: stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned fruits and vegetables, hams, turkeys, tomato sauce, tomato paste, juices, salad, individual boxed milk, napkins, paper towels, toilet tissue, personal care products (e.g., toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, soap, etc.), and gift certificates. Do not forget our babies, who are in need of diapers (all sizes), wipes, strollers, and car seats that meet current standards. Shopping bags are always appreciated! Remember, Hunger Hits Home. Pray for those who are in need, especially during this holiday season. Do whatever you can to ensure that our Uniondale families have a blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thank you for your continued generosity! 14