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) Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 14, 2013 Remain in me, says the Lord! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext Deacon Francis J. Love - ext Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext Deacon Rudy Martin - ext Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext address drago@staidanparish.org The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Mission Statement We, the parish family of the Church of Saint Aidan, strengthened by the Eucharist and encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all, for we recognize that everyone is a child of God and no one should be excluded. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting social justice, engaging our youth in every aspect of parish life, and offering care and compassionate service to all. We invite everyone to walk with Jesus and experience His healing power and love. St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Mrs. Marie-Elaine Galenskas, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext Parish Social Ministry - ext Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext Pastoral Council - ext Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson Buildings & Grounds Department ext Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment. Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish. Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext Adoration First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.

2 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, JULY 15, 2013 St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Ex 1: 8-14, 22; Mt 10: 34 11: 1 6:30 AM Brian Kelly 9:00 AM Patrick S. O Brien 12:15 PM Grace Cashin 5:30 PM Barbara Lucey Tancredi (1st Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2013 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Ex 2: 1-15a; Mt 11: :30 AM Carmela & Raymond J., Sr. Voulo 9:00 AM In Honor of the Blessed Mother 12:15 PM Marie Pacher 5:30 PM Louisa Colelli (Anniversary Rem.) WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2013 Weekday Ex 3: 1-6, 9-12; Mt 11: :30 AM Donald R. Miller 9:00 AM Edward J. Wilson (16th Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Martin McDonough 5:30 PM Robert Ewart THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2013 St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest Ex 3: 13-20; Mt 11: :30 AM Patrick Sullivan 9:00 AM John Laughlin 10:00 AM Memorial Mass-Frank Mortillo 12:15 PM Midge Weber 5:30 PM Mary Kazyn FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2013 Weekday Ex 11: 10 12: 14; Mt 12: 1-8 6:30 AM Sam Kinney 9:00 AM Daniel Steiniger 12:15 PM Eileen Donovan 12:45 PM Eucharistic Adoration 5:30 PM Christina Ginley SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2013 St. Apollinaris, Bishop/Martyr Ex 12: 37-42; Mt 12: :00 AM Irene Trudelm 12:30-1:30 PM Confessions 5:00 PM Anne Regan Joseph Sepelak Helen Kroner Rita Hurd Richard Brassel 7:30 PM Lv. & Decd. Mbrs. of Woska & Fallon Families MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2013 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Gn 18: 1-10a; Col 1: 24-28; Lk 10: :30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 9:00 AM Marie Caputo 10:30 AM Alexandra Pacher (1st Anniversary Rem. and 9th Birthday Rem.) 12:00 PM Jules Kuriger Vincent La Sala Mary Torres Nicholas Guglielmi Carolo Guglielmi 5:00 PM Frank Lopez (1st Anniversary Rem.) BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Mary Grace Quinn, St. Anthony of Padua, East Northport, NY John Latuso, St. Anthony of Padua, East Northport, NY Stephanie Thomann, St. Aidan Joe La Vacca, St. Charles, Staten Island, NY Milena Spiotta, St. Catherine, Blauvelt, NY Francesco Rizzuto, St. Jude, Brooklyn, NY Pamela Ferro, St. Aidan James Fee, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Havertown, PA SECOND WEEK Jennifer Glasgow, St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa, NY Richard Helm, St. Paul, Ramsey, NJ Susan McMahon, St. Aidan Joseph Potucek, Jamaica, NY FLOWER MEMORIALS In Loving Memory of BETSY KARMAN 13th Anniversary Remembrance Requested by The Karman and Schnell Families (Mary s Shrine)

3 July 14, 2013 FATHER ANDREW GREELEY Father Andrew Greeley, the noted sociologist and author, died this past May in Chicago. Ordained in 1954, he served as a parish priest for a short period of time and quickly went on to advanced studies in sociology. He was the most prolific of writers and it was said jokingly that he never had a thought that went unpublished. His works range from novels about bishops, priests, seminarians and nuns to the most scholarly articles and studies. When I was a young priest I recall receiving a rather complex survey for some study on the priesthood that he was involved in producing. Parenthetically, I must confess that I never filled it out I m not a great one for surveys!) Father Greeley loved the Church and was one of her severe critics. He had no hesitancy in taking bishops to task and criticizing the poor preaching of priests. Very early on he spoke of the impending sex abuse crisis and in a certain sense was prophetic. For many years he was one of the most noted and talked about priests in the United States. While many would readily disagree with him on a multiplicity of issues, you could not deny his intelligence, endless productivity and energy and the vast volume of his written and spoken words. He was a priest and a scholar with a vast amount of ability to promote his own ideas. In my own mind, while I had serious differences of opinion and approach, I believe that he loved the Catholic Church with a passion and did what he did to try to improve the Church in America and her mission. There are a couple of things that I especially found myself in marked agreement with Father Greeley. In his book The Confessions of a Parish Priest he says he considered the life of a priest to be the most wonderful and fulfilling one that could be imagined. I could not agree more. He realized that the priest is involved with making Christ present in the world and transforming peoples lives by the preaching of the Gospel. He could not think of anything more exciting and valuable. He even went to go so far as to say that sometimes he thought it would have been better if he stayed a simple parish priest instead of becoming a world famous author and high profile figure. He maintained that his novels were meant to preach the Gospel in a way that would be read and understood by the contemporary world. That is open to debate, but his stories were never dull. (I only read a few. My mother was not a fan.)

4 Another point Father Greeley made was really a very traditional principle in Catholic theology: The sacraments are for people or if you like it in Latin: Sacramenta propter homines. That means that it is the will of Christ and His Church that the sacraments be as available as possible to people. Father Greeley felt that there were many gatekeepers in the Church who felt that there should be many requirements to receive the sacraments. He felt that good people were discouraged from marrying in the Church or even having their children baptized. While it is true that certain minimal dispositions are necessary, it is also true that it is necessary to have a pastoral approach and flexibility. As pastor, it is a primary concern of mine that the sacraments be properly, easily and joyfully received. We never want to turn people away from Christ. Pope Francis himself has reiterated this theme. The Church is the Living Presence of Christ in the world. We all have the responsibility to radiate and communicate Christ and His Gospel. Father Greeley made significant efforts. Agree or disagree with him, he did a tremendous amount of work. He was not always right, but he did love the Church and served her in a singular way. May he rest in peace! In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald The Good Samaritan was also a good steward giving his time and his treasure to meet his neighbor s need. At the end of this familiar story, Jesus urges his hearers and us to go and do the same! STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION 07/08/12 $27,299 07/07/13 $25,590 (-6.26%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish!

5 Catholics for Freedom of Religion A very, very sincere thank you from the Catholics for Freedom of Religion Committee to: St. Aidan s Rosary Altar Society for its individual membership petition to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo opposing the bundling of extended abortion rights with worthy women s rights issues. John & Chris at Weigand Bros., Inc. for the St. Thomas More prayer cards (1,000) a gratis gesture. St. Thomas More is the patron saint of Freedom of Religion. He gave his life to preserve it. Visit the website for the card Religion.org. Donation from the Knights of Columbus-Corpus Christi Council to St. Aidan s Freedom of Religion Committee. Walter Ruzek, St. Aidan s parishioner and committee member who donated 100 car decals for Religious Freedom. Parishioner and Committee Member, John Babyak for his idea to approach Weigand Bros. Barbara Samuells and Eileen Wolfe for their direction and guidance in establishing Catholics for Freedom of Religion. Lynn Przeniczny and her staff at St. Aidan s Rectory for conveying the committee s many directives for church bulletins and handouts. Msgr. McDonald for his guidance and approval of the committee s many, many requests. The parishioners of St. Aidan s for their receptive reaction to the committee s pleas. The many members of St. Aidan s Catholics for Freedom of Religion Committee who have worked unceasingly since the summer of 2012 at meetings, making phone calls, doing mailings, distributing material and general input. Thank you all, our work has just begun. Religious Freedom is our right! Let us fight to preserve it! The Committee Coordinators-Eileen, Joan, Maureen and Mildred Next meeting, Monday, July 15th at 7:30 PM in the St. Francis Room in Finamore Parish Center.

6 Could you imagine for a moment that because of an illness or loss of job you were having trouble feeding or sheltering yourself or your family? A crisis can take many forms and strike in an instant. The good news is that because of you, the Catholic Ministries Appeal provides the support necessary for our Parish Outreach and Catholic Charities programs to assist those in their time of greatest need. Every day, people in our community are helped because of support from funds raised through the Catholic Ministries Appeal people like John. John saw information about the Catholic Ministries Appeal at his local parish and he knew he had to turn to the Church for help, since he had nowhere else to go. John had been gainfully employed for more than 7 years at a leading chain when he began to feel ill. Soon his medical issues made it impossible for him to keep working and he was forced to go out on disability. After paying the co-pays on his medications, his rent and utilities bills, John had very little left from his disability check to purchase food and other necessities each month. Sometimes he would go two weeks in the month without eating a full meal. It was hard for him to believe how hungry he was really hungry. It was hard for him to ask for help, but with nowhere else to turn, he did. Catholic Charities found him a specialist who assessed his needs and directed him to appropriate resources in his community. He went to his Parish Outreach where he received food that let him make it through the month. John got the help he so desperately needed. Today, he is back to work and doing well. I am so thankful that I know there is somewhere I can turn, where there are people that care, people I can talk to, if I am ever in such a situation again, shared John. The Catholic Ministries Appeal is so important for so many other critical ministries and programs that help our children grow in the faith, form our priests and lay leaders, promote respect for unborn life, and house our disadvantaged seniors. These critical programs allow us to do what scripture tells us to do: Serve God by Serving Others. Thank you most sincerely for considering this special request to make a gift to the 2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal. Please know that no gift is too small and every gift makes a difference in the lives of people like John and so many others.

7 2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2013 Goal: $173,000 Pledged: $129,845 # of Gifts: 593 Please help us make our parish goal this year by sending in your donation today. Serving God by Serving Others! You can make a difference in the lives of those around us by making a gift to this year s Catholic Ministries Appeal Because of you, every year we are able to serve more than 600,000 people in our Long Island Community. This support enables our children to continue to receive the gift of spiritual formation, sacramental preparation, and quality education. It allows seminarians and lay leaders to fulfill their calling to serve the community. With your support Catholic Charities can maintain its services for the poor and disadvantaged, and we can continue to reach out to our young people and others to find the best ways to guide and pass on our faith from generation to generation. All funds raised go to support the Appeal and its Ministries Every Gift Counts! A gift of $25 may help pay the gas for a Meals On Wheels van to deliver food for a day. A gift of $50 from an emergency fund may help pay the electric bill in a cold winter month for a family in need. A gift of $100 may help care for a newborn infant in Catholic Charities Regina Residence. A gift of $1,000 may help support a Seminarian s education Please consider what you can do to make this campaign successful. Please make your check payable to: Pledge: $ Catholic Ministries Appeal Down Payment: $ Balance: $ Parish: Name: Monthly Quarterly Address: Annually Other City, State, Zip: Phone: Donor Signature: Acct#

8 SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. $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 June Winners $20 Winners Al & Therese Will Mary Sloan Maryann Gering William & Doreen Downes Mary Robesch Caroline McGrath Joan Kunze Good Samaritan Funeral Home Mary Lucas Eileen Lusardi Judith Hawrysko Doug Wallace Donna Kelly Bill & Maureen Casey Mary Ellen McCarren John & Arlene Babyak $25 Winners Joan McCarthy Joanne Manopella Mario & Rosemary Graziano Anna Rufrano Edward A. Morrison Helen Pat MacFarlane $50 Winner: Gilbert Calle $500 Winner: Frank & Mary Jo Love Winning checks will be mailed within the next 10 days. Name Address City, State, Zip Phone address I would like numbers at $30 each. $ enclosed Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan s Booster Club and return to the Rectory. THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) Did You Know The Knights of Columbus set a new all-time record for charitable donations and service hours in 2012 donating more than $ million and 70 million hours to charitable causes. Notable beneficiaries included Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, and victims of natural disasters. Scholarships, educational support, as well as a variety of church and community projects were also prominent among the many initiatives sponsored by local K of C councils. Commenting on this record Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said, Throughout its 131 years, the Knights of Columbus has always practiced charity as its first principle. Are You Ready to Join? - Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves both St Aidan and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights is open to all Catholic Men at least 18 years of age. For information call (516) or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education office (516) x9401. Hall Rental Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516)

9 Book by: Michael Stewart Music and Lyrics by: Jerry Herman Based on the play THE MATCHMAKER by Thornton Wilder Dear Community Neighbors and Friends of St. Aidan: We are writing to request your support for this year s St. Aidan Summer Stage production of Hello Dolly, which will take place August 16th-18th. Summer stage is a fabulous opportunity for our youth to display their talent, enjoy a fun-filled summer and form new friendships. For others, it is also a lovely way to spend a warm summer evening watching a renowned play in an air-conditioned environment. If you would like to contribute to the success of this play we have a variety of donation from which to choose: Inside Cover Ad: $ Back Cover Page: $ Full Page Ad: $75.00 Half Page Ad: $50.00 Quarter Page Ad: $25.00 This is a wonderful opportunity to advertise your business and bring in new prospective clients! Any contribution you are able to make will add to the success of our show. All donations are tax deductable and are greatly appreciated. Please send camera ready ad and check made payable to: St. Aidan Church Summer Stage Ads 505 Willis Ave Williston Park, NY We warmly thank you for your support and hope you can join us for Hello Dolly in August! Sincerely, Monsignor James M. McDonald, Pastor and Moderator

10 Book by: Michael Stewart Music and Lyrics by: Jerry Herman Based on the play THE MATCHMAKER by Thornton Wilder Friday, August 16th at 8:00 PM Saturday, August 17th at 8:00 PM Sunday, August 18th at 2:00 PM Director: John Hayes Musical Director: Reagan Stone Choreographer: Barbara Tromba-Murphy Producer: Carol Hayes Moderator: Monsignor James M. McDonald Ticket Price: Adults $15 and Senior Citizens/Child (12 and under) $10 For ticket information call Bernice at (516) or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: St. Aidan Summer Stage, C/O 180 Dogwood Road, Roslyn, NY Name Phone: Address Friday, August 16th at 8:00 PM # $15 ea = # Senior $10 ea = Saturday, August 17th at 8:00 PM # $15 ea = # Senior $10 ea = Sunday, August 18th at 2:00 PM # $15 ea = # Senior $10 ea = $ Total $ Total $ Total $ Total $ Total $ Total (check one) Cash Check # Total Amount Enclosed $ Please make all checks payable to: Church of St. Aidan Monsignor Kirwin Hall is air conditioned!

11 SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY In these golden days of summer lets learn to slow down, to quiet our mind, to take minute vacations; slow down to look at a flower, to talk to a friend, to read a good book. The perfect place to quiet down is in front of the Blessed Sacrament. In the Lord s presence we can restore our tired mind and drive away our worldly struggles. While we are in His Real Presence pray for vocations to the priesthood, pray for the seminarians, pray for our priests; nothing is more dear to Our Lord than holy men who consecrate daily His Body and Blood. Let us bring the love of our Lord to our neighbors, especially if they are infirm and in need of help. Share your reactions and feedback by calling (516) x9592. St. Aidan s Pastoral Council tries to be responsive to the needs of our parish. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA In the first few weeks of his papacy, Pope Francis has captured the hearts of the people. Fascinated by his charisma, his humility, his love for the poor, his reflections on God s Mercy.he tell us The Lord never gets tired of forgiving. Never.. And we listen; reflecting on what Francis wants us to know. To be a Christian means in a special way to invert the value system of the wider world, that authentic power is service. He tell us We live in the most unequal part of the world, which has grown the most yet reduced misery the least, creating a situation of social sin that cries out to heaven. The first Sunday in office Pope Francis visited the parish Church of the Vatican, to say Mass. After Mass he stood outside the church and greeted people as they left, patting kids on the head and kissing them, with a quick word and a smile for everybody. He wants to be the world s parish priest, desiring not to lose contact with ordinary people and develop a sense of what is in the hearts of his people. That is the center of evangelization, meeting people where they are, being able to connect with their needs, knowing people well, and staying close to them. That is essential for anyone who hopes to bring Christ to the world!! Let us reflect on it and call on the Holy Spirit to obtain the desire, the boldness, to proclaim the Gospel of the Lord to everyone that comes close to us!! We can change the culture; we can alter the darkness that surrounds us. How? St. Paul tells us to always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope Can you do that? Take the time to learn our Faith to pass it to others. Right here in our parish we have wonderful CDs which teach us all we need to learn. Stop by our three kiosks and pick as many CDs you can afford, listen to them and pass them to others who need to learn the truth of our faith. This week two titles which will enhance the understanding of the Old Testament. ABRAHAM, Historical Roots of Our Faith by Stephen Ray, and The Dead Sea Scrolls by Dr. Bergsma. You will learn a lot about the Catholic Faith and of our Old Testament heritage. Once again I ask you to be aware of the need to deposit the very inexpensive fee, which permits us to continue this ministry. Toti Conforti

12 St. Aidan School 2013 SUMMER TUTORING PROGRAM AUGUST 12-23, :00 AM-12:00 Noon Teachers are certified by New York State Classes are one hour in length Fee - $ per course COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Math - Grades 3-6 This course will cover basic operations. Concepts and skills will correlate with each grade level. Reading - Grades 3-6 This course is designed to improve comprehension through the use of skill building and exercises which are devised specifically to remediate areas of weakness. 4th Grade ELA Test - Prep - Students entering Grade 4 This class is designed to improve reading, writing and listening skills in preparation for the NY State ELA Assessment. 4th Grade Math Test - Prep - Students entering Grade 4 This class is designed to improve math skills and strategies in preparation for the NY State Assessment SUMMER TUTORING PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM Name Grade in September Phone Number Home Address Cost: $ per class Course (s) 1) 2) 3) Total Cost $ Amount Paid $ Balance Due $ August 12, 2013 OFFICE USE ONLY-DO NOT WRITE BELOW Name Total Cost $ Amount Paid $ Amount Due $ August 12, 2013 Drop off all registration forms at the Rectory office with payment no later than August 2nd. Please make all checks payable to: St. Aidan School.

13 The Williston Park Rotary Club Cordially Invites You To Our 10 th Annual Dinner Cruise To The Statue Of Liberty Please Join Us On Thursday, August 15, :00 11:00 PM $ per Person Aboard The MV Majestic Princess Sailing From Port Washington Cruise includes a 3 hour Open Bar, Assorted Appetizers, and an array of delectable Entrees. Dance under the stars on the promenade deck. Enjoy a special tribute to Lady Liberty and America. Reservations are a must and will be made on a first come first served basis Send check payable to The Rotary Club of Williston Park and return by July 20, 2013 or go to to pay by Name Phone # of guests Check Amount $ If possible, my deck preference is: Upper Deck Main Salon If paying by check, please return this form with your check to: Lady Liberty Cruise, c/o Jim Daw, 22 Downing Street, East Williston, NY For further information, please call Jim at or at JJDawJrEsq@gmail.com CONCERT AT KELLEHER FIELD The Village of Williston Park is hosting a concert at KELLEHER FIELD (next to the pool): Thursday, July 18 th 7:00 PM featuring the band GLASSHOUSES This is a Billy Joel tribute band and all are invited to this free event. Bring your chairs, blankets and family and friends to enjoy this outdoor concert.

14 PLEASE PRAY SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Peter F. Brala, Christine Lucivero, Geoffrey Hamilton, Dylan Crowley, Jenny Malewicz, Louis Malewicz, William J. Clark, Cecilia Han, Alexander Mueller, Yanir Ortiz, Lorraine Peplowski, Marissa Zullo, John Alvarez, Alicia Alvarez, Elena Hernandez, Teodoro Espinal, Joseph Metzger DECEASED: Gloria Marchitto, Sam Kinney, Marie Papio, John McPartlan, Betty Safarik, Frank Mortilla and for all those who have died serving our country. FATHER TOM TASSONE Father Tom s new address is: St. Joseph s Church 59 Church Street Kings Park, NY (631) EARLY BIRD RAFFLE DRAWING Be sure to send in your raffle tickets as soon as possible! The Early Bird drawing will take place on Monday, July 15th with an opportunity to win $ GAZEBO CONCERTS The Village of Williston Park s Gazebo Concert for July will be held on Thursday, July 25th with Manhattan Jazz performing at 7:00 PM at the Gazebo Park on the corner of Hillside Avenue and Liberty Avenue. All are welcome to attend. In case of rain, concerts will be rescheduled. Come join us for the first Children s Ride for a Safer Williston Park at 7:30 PM. Ride your bicycle, tricycle, scooter, wagon or be pushed in a stroller. Start at Broad and Brown Streets-end at Kelleher Field. Neighborhood Watch Block Captains will meet at Kelleher Field at 7:00 PM and greet the children at the finish line. Ice cream will be served by Neighborhood Watch Block Captains at the finish of the ride. Williston Park is a great place to visit-a better place to live. Let s keep it that way!! A police officer from the 3rd Precinct will be our guest speaker. REMEMBERING OUR SERVICEMEN & WOMEN Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as we continue to pray for world peace.

15 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Love caritas is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force that has its origin in God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING ON THE BACK STEPS! IF YOU HAVE GENTLY USED CLOTHING, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE BEFORE DROPPING IT OFF. THANK YOU! FOOD PANTRY: Please bring all non-perishable food items either to the back of Church or to the parish social ministry office. Thank you to all those who contributed to our monthly food drive which took place last weekend. The following items are needed at this time: newborn/size 1 diapers baby wipes (unscented) toilet tissue The Alzheimer s Program: The Herricks Community Center in New Hyde Park serves Nassau County residents 60 years of age and older with Alzeimer s Disease and other types of dementia. Clients attend the program twice weekly for activities and socialization while their caregivers may enjoy a respite. For more information, please call the Coordinator, Ann Tountas at: (516) Monday, Wednesday or Thursday between the hours of 9:00 AM 4:00 PM. 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 is Monday, July 22 nd. If you have any question please call Parish Social Ministry (516) x9410. Are you or someone you know having family or interpersonal problems due to drinking ALCO- HOL and/or using DRUGS? CATHOLIC CHARITIES/Talbot House, a Chemical Dependence Crisis Center, located in Bohemia provides withdrawal and stabilization services on a voluntary basis to males and females over the age of 18, who are seeking to stop and/or withdraw from alcohol and/or other drug use. The medical and clinical staff at Talbot House will assess the kind of care the person needs, to begin his/her journey in recovery. For more information, please call: (631) Talbot House staff is available 24/7. Each call is confidential. Talbot House is a NO fee for service program. APARTMENT/ROOM If you know of or have an apartment or room to rent, can you please contact the parish social ministry office at (516) x9408. 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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17 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training schedule and register online for a class being offered by several local parishes at Catechist Training During July, August and early September Catechist Training classes will be conducted to help prepare new and refresh experienced Catechists for the upcoming school year. There will normally be both a daytime session (10:00 AM 12:00 noon) and an evening session (7:00 9:00 PM) for each course. Each course is presented in two parts of 2 hours each. This summer s courses include; Getting Started (as a Catechist), four separate Methods Courses Grades 1 & 2, Grades 3 & 4, Grades 5 & 6, and Grades 7 & 8, Catholic Morality, I Believe/We Believe (the Trinity and Creed), Catholic Morality, Liturgy and Sacraments, and The Scriptures. For further information and to register for these classes contact the Religious Education Office at (516) x9404. Catechists Wanted Special Needs Program We are in need of caring individuals who are able to volunteer time for children with special needs. Experience is not necessary; we will provide training and guidance. If you believe you are the person to fill our needs, or you would like further information, please contact Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs at (516) x st Communion DVDs Arrived The DVDs of the 1 st Communion Liturgies that took place at Saint Aidan on April 27 th, May 4 th and May 11 th have been delivered. Families who ordered DVDs may pick them up from the Religious Education office during normal Office Hours (10:00 AM 4:00 PM, Monday Friday.) Volunteers Needed It is not too early to consider serving within the Religious Education during the next school year. With over 1,100 students we will need numerous dedicated people to serve as teachers, substitute teachers, hall monitors, etc. Won t you give some prayerful thought to joining us. You will provide a valuable service to our students and to our parish. Please contact the Religious Education for more information at (516) x9404. We will conduct training classes at various times during the summer months. Student Registration Open for the Religious Education School Year. You may receive registration forms by contacting our office (516) x9404 or by stopping in to the office during normal office hours. A copy of the child s Baptismal Certificate needs to be submitted for each child enrolling in our program for the first time. DON T DELAY! Registration runs through July 26 th. Office Hours The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

18 Religion and Rock-Tune into Religion and Rock with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00-8:00 AM on WBAB FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite Channel 117. You can visit us anytime to listen or download a show at or Religion & Rock on Tunes. For more information about our television shows go to or, for more information, please call (516) Religion and Rock-Themes for the month of July: July 14th (Vacation & Relaxation); July 21st (Having a Positive Attitude) and July 28th (Volunteering/Giving). Pilgrimage to the Holy Land-Join the Church of St. Anne (Father Steve Pietrowski) on a trip to the Holy Land February 18-27, 2014 $2,999 from New York. Round-trip airfare, airline fuel surcharges and airport taxes 8 nights at centrally located first class hotels, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, transportation by air-conditioned motor coach, assistance of a professional local Catholic guide(s), sightseeing and admissions fees. Mass daily and spiritual activities, luggage handling, flight bag or portfolio of all travel documents. To make a reservation contact Yaritza or Carol at (800) Project Rachel Hope and Healing After Abortion Loss-Project Rachel is the official outreach of the Catholic Church to those who are suffering abortion loss. A network of specially trained caregivers including clergy, counselors and volunteers are available to help minister to those in need. For information please call (888) or go to the website at hopeafterabortion.com. The Beginning Experience-The next weekend will be held August 16th-18th at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore. The program helps grieving single-again persons emerge form the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning and move into the future with renewed hope. Turn the pain of loss into an experience of positive growth. For information and reservations, please call John (516) ; Jim at (718) or Karen at (201) You can also at BeginningExperienceLI@hotmail.com. Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, NY-World Apostolate of Fatima presents A Day of Prayer on July 18th from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Come and spend the day with our Blessed Mother. This Blessed Mother statue is in a pilgrimage to promote the spread of Her Fatima messages. Pope John Paul VI blessed this statue and Pope John Paul II said the Fatima messages are more important than ever. Mass at 9:00 AM immediately following Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Statue Custodian, William Sockey, presentation at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Rosary and song every hour on the hour. Time for private prayer and meditation, concluding with benediction at 4:00 PM. Tour of New York City-Join us for a Tour of New York City Sunday, August 18th. Cost is $ per person all inclusive. Luxury tour bus to depart from Christopher Morley parking lot at 7:30 AM. Walk the Jackie Onassis Reservoir, tour of New York Landmarks and Brooklyn Bridge with guide Tom Orzo, breakfast at Café Sabarsky. South Street Seaport/Pier 11 embark at 1:00 PM. Roam Dumbo (merry-go-round, Jacques Torres Chocolate, Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory). Barge Music Concert 2:00-4:00 PM. Dine at Grimaldi s. Return to Christopher Morley at 7:30 PM. Contact Dan Pompa at (516) or DPompaOMS@gmail.com. Tabor Retreat Center, Oceanside, NY-The Contemplative Stance in Sacred Art, August 3rd from 9:30 AM- 3:00 PM. Come and be drawn into the power of Sacred Art. As they contemplate each work of art, participants are invited to go beyond the exterior of the piece into the scene itself. The experience nudges us from reflection to reflective living. This is an interactive program. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own sculpture. Cost: $50 (lunch and materials are included). Presenter: S. Kathleen Aucoin, SC. To register please call (516)