Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew

Transcription

1 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York Tel: (631) Fax: (631) Office Hours: Monday-Friday in the Parish Center August 16, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Robert S. Hewes: Pastor Parochial Vicar: Rev. Allan Sikorski In Residence: Rev. Lawrence Rafferty Deacons : James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano & Luis Polanco Pastoral Associate: Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson Music Director: Thomas Tirino T h e S a l v a t i o n o f S o u l s i s t h e S u p r e m e L a w SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass) and 12:30 p.m.. and 12:30 p.m.. Tridentine Mass in the Chapel. Weekday Masses take place; 9:00 a.m. in the church Saturday 9:00 a.m. in the Church. Holyday Will Be Printed In The Bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00 5:00p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. BAPTISMS SCHEDULE The 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. (No Baptisms Easter Sunday). Contact the Parish Center to arrange the ceremony and for the Baptismal Preparation Class which meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. The only exception is in December when no class is held. MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a reception. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana. INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH Those seeking information about the Catholic Faith are invited to contact the Parish Center concerning the R.C.I.A. Program. DEVOTIONS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION In the chapel, Monday & Wednesday at 4:00 and concluding with Benediction at 5:00 FIRST FRIDAY Mass is at 9:00a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from Fri. 7:00pm until Sat. 8:45 a.m. and concludes with Benediction. FIRST SATURDAY 8:15 a.m. devotions ANOINTING OF THE SICK - The Sacrament is available EVERY SATURDAY after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The Sacrament is available for those who are to undergo a serious medical procedure the following week or who have a serious illness and who have not been anointed within the past three months. If you wish to be anointed, please let the celebrant know before Mass. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Monday 5:00 pm in the chapel PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Holy Communion will be ministered to those confined at home. Those who are seriously ill should request a priest for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. PARISH REGISTRATION New families and new parishioners are encouraged to register at St. Matthew. Registration forms are available at the Parish Center or on line at smrcc.org.. Kindly notify us when you move so that we may send a letter to your new pastor. PARISH SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL:

2 PARISH MINISTRIES: ALTAR SERVERS: John DiGiogio: Mark Petosa: APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER: Kathryn Giandoreggio: ATHLETIC WEB SITE: www. smrcc.org ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Chris Felice: smrcc.org INTRAMURAL COORDINATOR: Patrick Mantione: CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR: Dom Sabatino: ATHLETICS MODERATOR: Rev. Allan Sikorski: x 125 BAPTISMS: Bettyanne Russo: x 126 BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn Monaco Douglas: , Anthony Monoco: BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano : BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: BULLETIN: Bettyanne Russo x stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan: x 113 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Ann Podina : CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL: John Gatto: x 117 C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Mary Donaldson,D.R.E , Rita Minder, Assistant CHOIRS: ADULT, FESTIVAL & TRIDENTINE (LATIN): Thomas Tirino-Director x116. Ed Oriani - Cantor for Tridentine Mass CHILDREN S CHOIR: Nicole Nicholson: childrenschoir@smrcc.org COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY: Sr. Kathleen McCarthy x124 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ray Smolenski: EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x 124 FEED THE POOR MINISTRY: Frank Harnos: OR Julie Maddaloni: FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x 124 HOSPITALITY: Hugo & Lisa Hugasian: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Tony De Losa GK, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES: Sir Francis Scotti: LECTORS: Helen Campa: LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon: MOMMY and ME: Jessica Larsen: PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: x124 PILGRIM MADONNA: Adreana Napolitano: PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano RCIA: Marie Prainito: , Robert A. Ruvio: RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Mary Lou Lea: PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo: x 126 SONS OF ITALY : Joseph Tursi: SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis R. Polanco ST. VINCENT de PAUL: John Gatto: USHERS: Thomas Siegler: YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Allan Sikorski x125 YOUTH MINISTRY: Gina Drost: , Youth@smrcc.org Mondays Novena 5:15 p.m. Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. in the Blessed Mother Classroom Tuesdays Rosary Society meets the first Tuesday after the first Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m. K of C General/Business Meeting 8:00 p.m. (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month) Thursdays Young Seniors: 9:00 a.m. Apostleship of Prayer: 1st Thursday after 9:00 Mass Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group 1st Saturday of the month after 9 a.m. Mass in Blessed Mother Room Adult Choir practice 7:30 p.m. in Family Room Festival Choir: 2nd and 3rd Thursday in Family Room Saturdays Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Spanish Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Tridentine Mass Choir (Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room Youth Ministry: 7-8 p.m. HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS AL-ANON / ALATEEN Family Group: A. A. 24 Hr Hotline: Birthright: Brighter Tomorrows: Catholic Charities (Food Stamp Info): Child Abuse: Day top: DAYTOP Domestic Violence Hotline: The Retreat Emotions Anonymous: Call Dominick with any questions: Good Shepherd Hospice: Life Center of Long Island: Long Island Women's Coalition: Suicide Prevention SUICIDE Victims Info. Bureau of Suffolk: Diocese of Rockville Centre (D.R.V.C.) Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel and volunteers:

3 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 Business Manager Dolores Tiernan Finance Chairperson Richard Bove Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano and Joseph Napolitano Weekly Collection Faith Direct: $ August 8th & 9th $19, Please use your envelopes and indicate your donation amount on the outside of the envelope. Congratulations! Our Parish has done a great job of responding to the call to Serve God by Serving Others through support of the 2015 Catholic Ministries Appeal. We have passed our parish goal of $118,000. As of this date we received $140,171 in pledges from 383 families. Thank you to all who contributed we couldn t have done it without you! Since we have reached our goal we will receive 20% back and then 80% of all paid pledges we raise over our goal. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to increase parish revenue while also supporting the critical ministries and programs of the Appeal. It s not too late to still make a pledge. Every gift matters! For more information visit or call John Gatto at Ext 117 Vendors Needed: Our Rosary Altar Society is sponsoring their annual Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, November 15 h from 9am to 4 pm. Please call Louise Benenati if you would like to be a vendor. The amount is $50 per table. Please call Louise as soon as possible. Home or cell Thank you. Saturday, Aug 15 5:00 PM Intention for Jack Tseng Andrew J. Garafalo John Roosa Thank You Blessed Mother Theodore Kingsley Ercole & Theresa Marie Ferlini 7:00 PM Victor & Vincente Gonzalez Sunday, Aug 16 7:30 AM Giovanna Caputo 9:30 AM John Roosa 11:00 AM Honkanen Family 12:30 PM(L) People of the Parish 12:30 PM John Roosa Monday, Aug 17 9:00 AM Geraldine Pape Tuesday, Aug 18 9:00 AM Anna Augustine Wednesday, Aug 19 9:00 AM Edwin Lucie Thursday, Aug 20 9:00 AM Whitney Anthony Russo Friday, Aug 21 9:00 AM John Roosa Saturday, Aug 22 9:00 AM Martha Kelly Vincent Caldarola Intentions of Silvana Puleo Grace Mineerva Teresa Debono Mary Mc Govern 5:00 PM Frank Bogus Intention for Jack Tseng Intention for Louise Benenati Ray Sullivan Ray Sullivan Ennio Sammarone 7:00 PM Carlos Lopez Sunday, Aug 23 7:30 AM Jack Cipolla 9:30 AM Anna & Namcy Cortina 11:00 AM Albert Swenson 12:30 (L) People of the Parish 12:30 PM Caterina Cortelli Giordano

4 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4

5 Dear Parishioners and friends of St. Matthew s, We will be publishing a 50th Anniversary Jubilee Journal in order to celebrate this special year and to help raise funds for the church. The journal will be distributed at our Golden Jubilee dinner dance on September 20 th at the Watermill Caterers of Smithtown. We anticipate hundreds of guests in attendance making this our biggest social event of the year. The Journal will be 8 1/2 by 11 inches, and will contain August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 business and personal ads, short goodwill wishes, and photos from parishioners. Parishioners are invited to be part of the journal, with a Customized Personal Message. OPTIONS FOR PARISHIONER ADS: Take an ad of any size, including full-pages, or God Bless St. Matthew s Church 50 Years of Worshipping God in our Community Take a "Customized Personal Sentiments" ad in which you write a short expression of your thoughts about St. Matthew, or mention your family. Submit a photograph of yourself, your family, your friends, pictures from our past, your past memories, - anything that might have significance to you. On behalf of our Pastor, Father Robert Hewes, we thank you for your continued support. We again appeal for your help in taking one of the journal ads listed below. Your contribution will earn the deep gratitude of all who will benefit from your kindness and generosity. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Louise Benenati Journal Chairperson ( ) H ( ) C Please make out all checks to St. Matthew R.C. Church and send your check by August 13 th to: Louise Benenati: 130 Albany 8t. Deer Park, NY JOURNAL ADS Gold Page $500 Back Cover $400 Inside Front Cover $350 Inside Back Cover $350 Full Page $300 ½ Page $150 ¼ Page $75 Business Cards $50 MESSAGE FOR JOURNAL

6 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 The long and the short of it : Somebody once said that There is only one day in all 365 and a quarter that nobody wears shorts on Long Island, we re just not sure what that day is. Now I know that there are shorts and there are shorts, ranging from classic Bermuda shorts to Daisy Dukes. I ve seen both in church. The A/C in church is pretty much now on all the time, and I would wonder if any form of shorts and sleeveless t-shirts are either really necessary temperature-wise, or even appropriate for the House of God? Making contact Just recently Bishop Murphy sent a letter to all the priests of the Diocese on the topic of accessibility, or getting in touch with a priest in the Parish. Our Parish Office is manned ( more accurately, womanned ) Monday through Saturday beginning at 9 AM and ending generally at 5 PM, depending on holidays, holy days, summer hours, lunch hour, etc; and the phone will be answered by a live person. When the office is closed a voice mail message takes over after several rings. You will be directed to various options, including a direct access to phone extensions by last name, including the priests ( Hewes, Sikorski, etc.) If you wish to leave a general, non-urgent, message for anyone in the Parish Office the extension is 126, which is that of the Pastor s Secretary. Our Mass schedule is also directly accessible by hitting 4. There is also a number given to reach a priest for Sick Call/Last Rites emergencies. Father Hewes

7 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Place for Learning and Praying Our Family/Children s Mass is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Mary Donaldson, Director, Rita Minder, Assistant Religion Office Phone Fax maryccd@smrcc.org. LOOKING AHEAD Registration forms for the upcoming Fall/Winter Program (September 2015 thru April 2016) grades two through eight, are coming in at a steady pace. Please return these orange forms as soon as possible. When registering a new student, 1st thru 8th grade, you must come into the Religion Office, on the second floor of the Parish Center, Monday through Thursday, between 11:00AM and 4:00PM. Please be sure to bring a copy of the child s Baptismal Certificate when you come. The fee of $ per child is due at that time. SUMMER PROGRAM Our Summer Program 2015 officially ends today. It was a great two weeks thanks to Fr. Hewes, the teachers, helpers, students, staff and the parents. Last week we had a visit from Police Officer, Antoinette Semetsis and Police Officer Elisa McVeigh who spoke to the students about Cyber Tech Safety and Cyber Bullying. Officer Antoinette s presentation was very enlightening, not just to the students but to the helpers and the teachers as well. TEACHERS While I realize that it is still the summer, we are looking ahead to the Winter Program that begins on September 28th and runs through the end of April Teachers are always needed. If you are so inclined, please call the Religion office, we would love to have you join us. NOTE: The Religion Office will be closed next week Monday, August 17th thru Friday, August 21st. The theme of our Summer Program this year was Living In God s Creation. If you get a chance, take a look at the Religious Education case on the first floor inside the double doors by the staircase. Mr. Luis Flores did a great job capturing our Summer Program theme. He also did an amazing job replicating Noah s Ark up on the second floor of the Parish Center. Who knew Mr. Flores had such talent!

8 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 Margarita Abelaruiz Richard J. Albergo Baby Chloe Atienza Alfonse Barone Pat Benoit Vivian Blom Eric Bohlsen Shirley Brown Christian Brown Andrew Camanaco Anthony Carabba Baby Michael V. Cintorino Gerard Costa Joseph Costa Elizabeth Crapet Louis Crapet Gregory Chocianowski our Sick Carmela David Joe DeMarco Jo Ferlini Marino Figueroa Josephine Flynn Thomas Frecletn Karen Garrison John Gatto Connor Golden Lauren Heinz Johnny James Henley Jr. Thomas Smith Henley Carol Kelly Harold Kelly Laurie Kramer Barbara Labate Greg Makarius Terrence Martin Michael Mazzara Helen McDowell Nellie Messina Angela Miller Frank Miraglia Matthew Morgan Krystina Moskwa Florence Murphy Adam Packard Lisa Packard Shannon Palazzo Greg Pederson Ann Perillo Vincenza Petrozziello Gloria Jean Prochilo Marge Puccio Mario Puliciani Tina Quarello Alice Reilly Helen Reineking Charles Sanzone Cecelia Sanzone George Schnell June Sheehan Margaret Stachler Ed Stein Diego Stincone Terry Tanzer Brian Tripp Antoinette Vidal Emerson Vidal Emerson Vidal II Lisa Vidal Matthew Wagner Michael Winston Edward Youskites Becky Zallek Bernard Zoborowski Mary Zuccaro We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Matthew Kirchner Army, Noah Kirchner Airforce, Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV-Pilot-United States Air Force, 1st Lieut. 1st Lt.Gerard J. Connolly II-Army-10th Mountain Division-Afghanistan, Pvt. Michael Dore, U.S. Army, Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy,, LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghanistan, Ga Jeffrey Gabriellini - Airforce, Cpl Louis Angulo-Afghanistan, Corporal Michael Grella Navy Airman, Julien-Army- Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Lance Corporal Robert Kirschenheiter-Marines-Iraq, Sgt. Travis Coleir, Sean Keeffe -Army, Tara Kelly, Chris Skala - Marines, Sr Airman Leah Dunne, Paul Ryder - Marines, Nicky Bivona - Navy, Michael Wissemann, LPL San Sievero -Marines, Ambrose Michelino, Jarod Racuot-Army, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony Lazado -Marines, Richard Freese, Jr. -Navy, Rho Nagasguna - Marines,Michael Doherty -Army, Pablo Quirindongo-CW4-Army, Cpl. Ronnie Belmarez- Marines, Lt. Commander Christopher Grande-Navy. Third Time Glenn Wernburg & Christina Albert Paul Zaborskis & Cassandra Diaz Willard Mascarenas & Scarlett Parez Danny Cella Paul Bianculli In today s Gospel, Jesus tells us that Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. As we know, our loving God cannot be seen by our eyes, but only experienced through loving people. With love for your neighbors who have nothing, look around your house to see what furniture, household items, and clothing you no longer use and give it to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

9 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 August 22nnd & 23rd 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM B. Vogt H. Campa K. Kampta D..Manetta M. Shef 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM D. Tiernan J. D Agostino J. Napolitano B. Pape A. Fazio C. Vogt B. Hermosura C. DeStefano E. McEvoy M. Shef C. Vela K. DiGiovanna B. Napolitano G. Cruz A. Sosnilo M. Brennan G. Gurrieri B. Abadom The Life Center is a pregnancy help center that counsels women and men who are experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. They provide maternity housing, medical care referrals, cribs, car seats, diapers and ALL other baby items that are needed. Remember that all it takes is your change in a baby bottle and heartfelt prayer to make a big, positive difference for all those we serve. May every drop of a coin remind you to pray with our whole heart for the lives of our pre born children. LIFE CENTER OF LONG ISLAND BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN Over the years the parishioners of Saint Matthew have been generous in supporting the work of the Life Center, a pregnancy care center with four locations serving Long Island in Deer Park, Hempstead, Massapequa and Riverhead. We thank you for your donations of baby clothes, diapers, infant formula and financial gifts. The work of the Life Center is always expanding. We need your help to ensure we have the resources we need to continue to provide the level of service that our clients deserve. The Life Center is supported entirely by charitable gifts from people like you who call Long Island home. The baby bottle campaign is one of our largest fundraisers. Fr. Hewes has given us the opportunity to invite you to join in that campaign. If you have not yet done so, as you leave church today please take home an empty baby bottle (in the vestibule of the church). Over the next several weeks you are asked to fill it with your change and return it to church on the weekend of September 12 th & 13 th. You ll find a prayer attached to the bottle and we ask you to say that prayer often, even daily for God s blessing on the work of the Life Center and the precious men, women and children we serve. Please join the millions worldwide who pray each day for the monthly prayer intentions of Pope Francis. Since 1844 the members of the Apostleship of Prayer have offered themselves to God for the salvation of souls, the Church, the intentions of all Apostles of Prayer, and the intentions of the Pope. DAILY OFFERING PRAYER God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys, and sufferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, who continues to offer Himself in the Eucharist for the salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit, who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so that I may witness to Your love. With Mary, the mother of our Lord and of the Church, I pray especially for this month's intentions as proposed by the Holy Father. Amen. August Universal: That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy. Evangelization: That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society.

10 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10 Carmelite Holy Hour August 20,2015 7:30 PM in the chapel Beautiful prayers to the Blessed Sacrament All are invited

11 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 Mommy N Me Program Mommy N Me is an innovative program for children to experience Catholic traditions in a stimulating, fun, and creative atmosphere. Mommies and children join together for prayers, songs, snacks, story and circle time. Volunteers are a very important part of this program and are always needed and greatly appreciated. Your help ensures the continuation and success of the Mommy N Me program. Please also note if you are a volunteer for one of our classes, your child goes for FREE. ** To volunteer for one of the positions, you must have a child in attendance in that session or be a former teacher. If interested in volunteering, please contact us as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact: Meagan Sommer at or meagan.sommer@gmail.com Teresa Mavroforakis at or tchunk77@yahoo.com Sister Kathleen McCarthy, Moderator at x124 or kaymccarthyop@optonline.net Fall Session 2015 Class Times Monday: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Age Group 18 to 36 months old Thursday: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. 18 to 36 months old *** Classes may change based on enrollment *** Session runs for 10 weeks see class schedule for dates Classes begin the week of Sept. 21 ~Session fee is $65.00 per class / $45.00 additional class~ Please make check payable to St. Matthew RC Church. Please, no cash. ~Please mail or drop off your registration form~ All meetings take place in the Mommy N Me room Registration is due no later than Sept. 14 Drop off your payment and completed registration form in the locked Mommy N Me/Registration Suggestion Box by the Gymnasium. You may also mail the form to: Sr. Kay McCarthy, Mommy N Me, St. Matthew RC Church, 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746

12 Please check your preferred day: August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 Mommy N Me Registration Form Fall 2015 Fathers and Grandparents are welcome too! St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church Drop off your payment and completed registration form in the locked Mommy N Me/Registration Suggestion Box by the Gymnasium no later than Sept. 14. You may also mail the form to: Sr. Kay McCarthy, Mommy N Me St. Matthew RC Church, 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY Fee: $65 per class /$45 additional class Session runs for 10 weeks Come and Join Us... Register as soon as possible as space is limited! Monday 10am-11am Thursday 10am-11am Child s Name: Age: Birth date: _ Parent s Name: Address: Phone: C- H- _ Parish Church: Have you participated before in St. Matthew s Mommy N Me Program? Are you interested in leading or assisting a leader in a Mommy N Me class? Yes No Yes No Allergies: I do give my permission for my child to be pictured on St. Matthew s website Yes No Refund Policy Full refund up to October 1st after that Credit Voucher prorated for remaining classes. No refunds or credit after October 17 th. No Cash Please: Checks may be made payable to St. Matthew RC Church Payment by Credit Card: (Check one) Amex: Visa: Master Card: Credit Card Number: _ Exp. Date: Name on Credit Card: Signature of card holder: DO NOT WRITE IN THE BOX Date: Received by: #Paid for: Amount Paid: $ Check# Credit Card: Other: If you have any questions, please contact Meagan Sommer at or meagan.sommer@gmail.com OR Teresa Mavroforakis at or tchunk77@yahoo.c

13 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 13

14 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 14 St. Matthews Youth Ministry August Schedule We invite all teen s 8th-12th grade to join us on our Journey to Christ We meet every Saturday at 8pm in the library Aug 1 Aug 8 Aug 15 Aug 22 Pool Party For current members only off sight Youth Ministry Steubenville Retreat Off Sight Party for current members of YM only Game Night Aug 29 Outdoor Movie Night doors open at 8pm movie at 8:15 Contact Information Gina Drost, Youth Minister Youthsmrcc@gmail.com Phone or Text St. Matthews Youth Ministry Insta@stmatthewym FLU INJECTIONS WILL BE GIVEN BY RITE AID AT ST. MATTHEW S ON SUNDAYS OCTOBER 18 TH AND NOVEMBER 15 TH F ROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 1:45 PM. Place: Mirror Room 1 st floor of the Parish Center Cost: $29.99 without insurance. Cash only The following plans are accepted. (PLEASE BRING INSURANCECARD) Medicare B, Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Affinity, Oxford, Gateway, Tricare, Epic, Medicaid, Envisions Rx(eldercare), Anthem, WHI, Empire SSBS Nextrx, United Federation of Teachers Welfare Fund. Emblem Health, HIP, GHI If you have another insurance, please check with the Pharmacist at the number below and bring your card that day. If you have any questions prior to October 18 th, please call the Pharmacist Jean at Rite Aid at If you also wish to receive the pneumonia vaccine, please call Jean by Sept.10th. Please return to Sister K. McCarthy by October 1st This is very important as Rite Aid needs to know how much FLU vaccine will be needed. Name Phone Number WALK- INS ARE WELCOME

15 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 15 Catholics For Freedom of Religion "Freedom of Conscience" definition: The right to follow one's own beliefs in matters of religion and morality. Oxford Dictionary Atlanta Fire Chief Fired: Fire Chief Kevin Cochran lost his job because, on his own time, he self-published a men's devotional book that briefly mentions the biblical view of sex as reserved for marriage between one man and one woman. Cochran was ordered to complete "sensitivity training" after complaints from activists who objected to his Christian views. An investigation concluded that Cochran did not discriminate against anyone but the mayor fired him anyway. "Your action against Chief Cochran appears to violate fundamental principles of free speech and religious freedom. The only way Chief Cochran could avoid his views would be to disown his religion..." said Georgia's congressional delegation. Chief Cochran is appealing his termination. (ADF.org, 4/9/15; washingtonpost.com, 2/8/15) Supreme Court Victory: A small church in Gilbert, AZ, uses signs to invite & direct the community to it's services but was restricted to small, 6 sq. ft. 14 hour display temporary signs while home association 80 sq. ft., political 32 sq. ft., and ideological 20 sq. ft. signs are permitted for display indefinitely. In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court decisively affirmed that the government cannot play favorites when it comes to free speech. "The government (ordinance) cannot target one form of speech with severe restrictions while allowing more speech for others in similar circumstances," said Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel, Jeremy Tedesco. (adfmedia.org, 6/18/15) Mark your Calendar: * Thursday, Sept. 10, 7:30PM, St. Patrick Church, 280 E Main St., Smithtown, NY 11787, Thomas Renker, General Counsel of Rockville Center diocese, will speak on threats we are facing to our religious freedom. *Sept. 17, "Constitution Day", is to be observed in all public schools which are mandated to provide educational programming on the history of the U.S. Constitution adopted on September 17, 1787.

16 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 16 Feed the Poor Projects The New Pentecost Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order and The St. Vincent de Paul Society to hold their annual Family Fair for the homeless families with children living at the HELP shelter in North Bellport on August 29, Free franks, soda, ice cream and pony rides make for a fun day for the kids. New back packs filled with school supplies donated by the United Jewish Appeal are given to all. Slightly used or new clothes along with slightly used or new toys and books are donated to help the families prepare for school. The families look forward to this great event. Any donations to help with the fair would be appreciated. The Feed the Poor group also goes into New York City on the third Saturday of every month to serve hundreds of hot and boxed meals to the many men in the Belleview shelter. If you would like to join us by going to the city or donating hot homemade foods, toiletries and men s clothing. Contact Frank Harnos at for more information. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Council 7479 Attention all Knights of Columbus Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen council 7479 will be holding its first business meeting of the 2015/2016 Columbian year on Tuesday September 8, 2015 at 8:00 pm in the parish center in Saint Jude s Room. Come join your brother Knights as we begin a new season. Council officers meet prior the business meeting in Saint Anthony s Room at 7:00 pm. Brothers who want to attend any of council s meetings or events but need a ride please contact Tony De Losa, Gk (631) to arrange a ride. If you are interested in joining and becoming a Knight call Kevin Bertolini (631) or Tony De Losa (631) You Can Help Heal Your Marriage Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties. For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins on Friday, September 11th, 2015 at the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington. Please call and you will be connected directly and confidentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help. The Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Patchogue is now interviewing for the position of Coordinator of Parish Outreach. The Coordinator will supervise the volunteers who serve clients seeking parish assistance through the food pantry and other support services. This is a part-time position. A degree in the social sciences is preferred, as well as experience in parish outreach or a related field. Please cover letter and resume to: jamroz.jan@catholiccharities.cc Wills and Bequests have the power to impact future generations. It s so easy to include our Parish in your Will and still provide for loved ones. You may be able to make a simple bequest by adding the following language: I give and bequeath the sum of $ (or the % of), to be used for the general program of, a Catholic Church in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Ensure the future vitality of our Parish with your charitable bequest or consider other Estate Planning options, such as designating our Parish as beneficiary of a life insurance policy or an IRA account. To receive a brochure about Wills and Bequests, please call Barbara Kilarjian at ext. 229

17 August 16th, 2015 The 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time 17