ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

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1 January 13, 2013 The Baptism of the Lord ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: FAX # Website: Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon David Campbell Deacon Jean Cantave Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am 3:30pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm Closed 12:30pm 1:15pm Daily Evenings: By appointment only Parish Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon 5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass) Monday Friday: 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: as announced. Sacramental Life Baptism: Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm Parents should contact the Rectory before the birth of the child. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required after the interview. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call the rectory at least six months in advance for an appointment with a parish priest. A marriage preparation program is required. Penance/ Reconciliation: Saturdays at 12:30 and 5:30pm Also by appointment Anointing of the Sick: Every second Monday after the 8:30am Mass. Also anytime by calling the rectory at Faith Formation: (1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: Music Ministry: Director & Cantor: Lauren LiCausi: Organists: Theresa Bissex Shira Fishkin Son Ministry/Youth Ministry Program Marian Zahra & Frank Maiello stfranyouth@gmail.com Office of Pastoral Care to the Homebound, Elderly and Ill: Peggy Evans, Office: Ministry of Consolation & Bereavement: Diane Lake: Liturgical Ministry Lector & Eucharistic Ministers Marilyn Reilly: New Parishioners: Every family should be properly registered. Please stop in the sacristy after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office during office hours to pick up a census form. Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am 8:00pm 10pm with Benediction Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A. Please call the rectory. Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at 8:00am Rosary: Daily at 8:00am and 9:10am Charismatic Prayer Group Saturdays: 9:30am Peggy Evans: Holy Hours In the church Wednesdays: 7:00pm 8:00pm Fridays: 2:00pm 3:00pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: Parish Programs Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo Little People s Liturgy Sundays at the 10:00am Mass. Louise Mordarski: Rosy Mandel: PB&J Gang 3rd Sunday of the month Leslie Kulewicz: Ivonne Porpora:

2 January 13, Mission Statement: St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments. We are sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer, liturgical celebrations and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable. In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the good news of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action. MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, January 13, :00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Nunzie DeMarco+, Marion Martello+, Kate Porto+, Joseph Colamussi, Sr.+ 12:00pm Kevin Haas+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Thomas Connors+ Monday, January 14, :30am Jennie Capotosto+ Tuesday, January 15, :30am Julia Candella+ Wednesday, January 16, :30am Mary DeFalco+ Thursday, January 17, :30am Trudy Perz+ Friday, January 18, :30am Catherine Lobasso+ Saturday, January 19, :30pm Catherine Lobasso+, Frank Terc+ Ministers for Saturday and Sunday January 19th & 20th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Thomas Lemp, Sally Mulholland, Lisa Love, Mary Schlaikjer Lector: Mary Lemp Altar Servers: Liam Leary, Daniel Troy Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Joe Koferl, Frank Neary, Bill Giordano, Pat Ammirato, Helen Flanders Lector: Diane Lake Altar Servers: Colleen & Danny Morgan, Lauren Stebbins 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Carol Nucci, Pam Capotosto, Louise Mordarski, Judy McKenna Lector: Henry Bokuniewicz Altar Servers: Lucas, Lorenzo & Giancarlo Porpora 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Lynda Kremmelbein, Louise Rastu, Chris Torns Lector: George Pozderec Altar Servers: Phineas Reichert, Nicole Ribaudo 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Ivonne Vega-Porpora Ann Ahlsrom-Saxer Lector: Marie Cantave Altar Servers: Kimberly & Lauren Fried Sunday, January 20, :00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Josephine & Gerard Lucci+, Monica Lobasso+ 12:00pm Domenick Granite+, Lawrence Angrisano+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby January 20th: * Ann Cajigas, Pat Ammirato, Deacon Jean, Mary Ann Fetzer, Doreen McNiff, Ginny Moore, Mary Schlaikjer, Chris Torns Please pray for the sick of the Parish Don Lammers, Patrick Bissex, Walter Dichurt, Kathy La Russo, Carol Nicastro, Lori Miller, Jean Sepp, Sean McGrath, Gus Hueber, Eleanor A. Thompson, Connie Granite, Courtney Kane, Helen Czech, Flori Young, Emily Rose, Josephine & Christopher Caiozzo, Thomas Connors, Frank Ward, Mary Rand, Leslie Walker, Stacy Rose, Gianna Cerulli, Daniel Wilbur, Patrick Cashin, Bonnie Inzalaco, Elizabeth Caroll, Marissa & Danielle Catapano, Patricia Davis, Joan Neibuhr, Cathleen Schneider, Gil Lorenz, Charles Porto, Thomas Segur, John Mulrooney

3 January 13, In this bulletin you will find the Summary Financial Report for our last full fiscal year ending August 31, These numbers are taken directly from our financial report to the diocese as compiled by our diocesan-sponsored bookkeeper and accepted by the Finance Office in Rockville Centre. You will notice the $42,000 surplus; however we were fortunate to have had a very mild winter (virtually no snow removal expenses and we were able to conduct two carnival feasts). If circumstances were different (and we normally have only one feast), our surplus might have disappeared! We need everyone on deck! Thank you for your strong support and also for the Christmas Collection (the total will be published next week - we hope to do a little better than last year). Keep up the good work. Also, please pray and consider a modest increase in your Sunday Offering. Income tends to be flat and expenses do go up. Last week the tractor trailer truck from General Utilities pulled in and emptied his tank into ours and left us with a bill for $15,000. Hopefully we will get us through most of the winter on this refill; but it is easy to see where the money goes! Thank you again - I know you are committed to making St. Francis a success as a parish community and a fiscally sound entity! Join Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi on a Pilgrimage to Rome, Padre Pio, Assisi and more! Rome, Montecassino, Pietrelcina, San Giovanni Rotondo (Padre Pio), Monte Sant'Angel (St. Michael), Loreto (Holy House), Lanciano (Eucharis c Miracle) & Assisi (St. Francis) February 18-27, 2013 $2,899 from New York Our price is based out of New York, you may depart from your local airport

4 January 13, Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday s weekly offering: $10, Last Year s Sunday offering: $10, Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! Bulletin Reflection Jesus, whom God called my beloved Son, is also the servant of whom Isaiah speaks in the first reading. We who are baptized in Christ must follow His example and use our time and resources in the service of God and neighbor. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who answer their baptismal call to belong more deeply by placing their gifts and resources, their very selves, at God s service not only in the Church but in the world. January 13: The Baptism of the Lord After Jesus was baptized, he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and a voice was heard This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. As we give to the poor, we also can hear these same words. As you help those who are suffering, know in your heart the truth of the words you are my beloved in whom I am well pleased. Pray Now Ministry Prayer available 24/7 with Deacon Dave Campbell Call Banns of Marriage I. Vincenzo Berto to Jenna Schebler, St. Francis of Assisi, Greenlawn Please keep in your prayers our deceased friends and relatives Wednesdays 10:30 am in the parish hall at St. Francis This year adventure into the Word of God with us and learn how scripture teaches us to activate our angels. During the new year we will be searching out the twelve secrets hidden in the Our Father. Come every week and enjoy learning about how to apply the Word of God to your daily life. Instructor: Barbara Campbell Geraldine Mulcahy, Claire Carroll, Julia Candella, Jo Ellen Sadowski For information, call Joan at

5 January 13, Remember Your Loved Ones With Annual Memorial Candles that brighten your intentions all year long Purchasing an Annual Memorial Candle to honor a loved one or special intention is a wonderful way to celebrate memories and hopes while beautifying the sacred space of our church. The offering for each candle is $120 for 6 months or $200 for 12 months per name, which will support the work and needs of St. Francis Parish. Annual Memorial Candles ORDER FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Requested by: Name Address Phone *Please choose: A) In Loving Memory of: B) Special Intention of/for: Please make checks payable to St. Francis of Assisi Parish

6 January 13, the YOU CAT is available at the St. Francis Port-a-Store We are looking for volunteers to help man the port-a-store during Masses. Please call the rectory if you can help! CALLED TO SERVE For many weeks now, we have been celebrating the appearance of the divine presence in human form. As a child, he came to Mary and Joseph, was seen by the shepherds, and then by some wandering magi from the East. Today we celebrate another showing, later in time, to a group gathered at the Jordan River. John hesitated to baptize Jesus, whom he recognized as "one mightier than I." But he did as Jesus asked, and the "Holy Spirit descended" and heaven's voice spoke to Jesus, "You are my beloved Son." Jesus was beginning his public life of teaching and service. Soon he would start calling others to join him. Peter was one of the first to be called by Jesus. In today's second reading, he announces the heart of the message, "peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all." Peter was called, and you and I are called to spread that message and to serve God's word. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co. Our Mother Queen of Peace ~ Betania XIII January 14, 2013 Monthly Mee ng Rosary 6:15 P.M. Mass 7 P.M. Special Guest Bud Macfarlane "MARIAN APPARITIONS EXPLAINED "By one of the world s leading experts on Marian Messages (Talk to follow Mass) Mr. Macfarlane will give a lecture on the importance of these Church Approved Appari ons and those under inves ga on, including Medjugorje, Garabandal and especially the approved "Our Lady of Betania" and Mys c Maria Esperanza His Audio Tape-Cd, "Marian Appari ons Explained" was the #1 of it's kind for 10 years in the USA He travels the country inspiring souls with the messages of the Blessed Mother America needs a Spiritual upli ing now more then ever! To the Men of the Parish Start the New Year by growing in your faith and joining with other men on a weekend retreat at the Bishop Molloy Retreat House, Jamaica Estates. This special retreat will be held on Friday, Jan. 25 thru Jan. 27. For information call George, The weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner for 12/31 is The Rinker Family and the weekly winner for 1/7 is Marge Wagner Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!

7 January 13, The way we came to know love was that He laid down His life for us; so we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him? Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. 1 John 3: RESPECT LIFE NEWS SEMINARY of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION offers the following graduate degrees MASTER of ARTS in THEOLOGY MASTER of ARTS in PASTORAL STUDIES SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS JAN. 28, 2013 REGISTRATION CLOSES JAN. 22, 2013 Courses in Church History, Liturgy, Worship, Leadership skills and exciting new electives. Also new this semester we are offering a workshop for those not necessarily seeking a Master Degree but looking to enrich their understanding of their faith. For further information, contact: Academic Office 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY (631) x 112 Or Check the website Many titles to choose from at $3 each. Do you know someone who is hurting from an abortion? The Life Center of Long Island invites you to attend our next Rachel s Vineyard Healing Retreat on the weekend of February 15-17, It begins Friday evening and concludes Sunday afternoon. This retreat is conducted in English. For more information contact: Deacon Frank Gariboldi at (516) or fgariboldi@optonline.net. All communication is strictly confidential. To learn more about Rachel s Vineyard look online at: or call HOPE-4-ME MARCH FOR LIFE-JANUARY 23, 2012 On Friday, January 25, 2013 the annual MARCH FOR LIFE Is to be held in Washington, D.C., and will memorialize the victims of abortion, born, and unborn, on the 40 th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. St. Mathew s Catholic Church in Dix Hills will sponsor a bus to Washington, D.C. Reserve your seat now! Call Toni at or Lisa at Also, please join your prayers to the prayers of those able to be part of the MARCH FOR LIFE. Some pro-life thoughts: I do not hesitate to proclaim before you and before the world that all human life from the moment of conception and throughout all subsequent stages is sacred, because human life is created in the image and likeness of God and when God gives life, it is forever. Pope John Paul II Roe vs. Wade, the court case that legalized abortion 38 years ago, was a declaration of war on defenseless baby boys and girls in the womb whose only crime is that they exist. If it be necessary to go against the current of what is sometimes being thought and said on all sides, then let us never grow weary of repeating it-all human life must be absolutely respected; in fact, abortion and euthanasia are murder. Pope Paul VI Our St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner especially needs Huggies, Luv s, and Pampers diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6, unscented baby wipes, unscented shampoo, unscented baby wash, stage 2 and 3 baby food, and formula, baby coupons, and money for formula. We thank Our Lord through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Francis for all the blessings bestowed upon our Baby Corner. Need assistance? Wish to join our St. Francis of Assisi Respect Life Committee? Please call our rectory at Intercessions for Life: January 13, 2013 Feast of the Baptism Of The Lord For all Christians: That by virtue of our baptism, we may be strengthened in the Holy Spirit to courageously defend the lives of the unborn; We pray to the Lord. Word of Life: Those who insufficiently value human life and, in consequence, support among other things the liberalization of abortion, perhaps do not realize that in this way they are proposing the pursuit of a false peace. The flight from responsibility, which degrades human persons, and even more so the killing of a defenseless and innocent being, will never be able to produce happiness or peace. ~Pope Benedict, XVI. Message for the World Day of Peace, January 1, 2013 The Life Center of Long Island at Call for help with a crisis pregnancy, healing after an abortion, or to donate baby equipment. Please do not bring cribs, car seats, etc. into our Church; rather call the Life Center to make arrangements. The Life Center s Life Line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week at Please continue to pray each day for our precious babies born and unborn and their parents!!! Pray the rosary for the conversion of America s heart to end abortion.

8 January 13, St. Francis Youth Ministry stfranyouth@gmail.com Friend us on YouthMinistry Upcoming Dates: Sunday Jan 13 th, :30pm-8:00pm - Lower Level Sunday Jan 27 th, :30pm-8:00pm - Lower Level Sunday Feb 10th, :30pm-8:00pm - Lower Level Sunday Feb 24th, :30pm-8:00pm - Lower Level Sunday Mar 10th, :30pm-8:00pm - Lower Level Wednesday Mar 20th, 2013 SPECIAL EVENT CONCERT Sunday Mar 24 th, :30pm-8:00pm Lower Level BRING A FRIEND GET A FREE GIFT OPEN TO ALL YOUTH: GRADES 9 th 12 th Open Registration every meeting needs YOU! ***************************************** Message from the Youth Ministry Team: HOPE EVERYONE HAS A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! SEE YOU ALL IN JANUARY! A LOT HAPPEN- ING WITH ST FRAN YOUTH! LOOK FOR THE SPECIAL EVENT IN MARCH! LIVE CONCERT WITH WORLD RENOWNED CHRISTIAN RECODING ARTIST! GOD - UNITED Please join us at our next PB&J Gang date: Sunday, January 20th 6:30-8:00pm NEWS Hip hip hooray! We made an amazing 1147 sandwiches at our last PB&J Gang. Thank you to all who helped! Loving hands, Caring hearts, Spreading joy, is a very good thing. Come and join us in spreading the joy. PB&J gang can help satisfy your service hour requirements Please bring donations of Bread, Smooth Peanut Butter & Jelly! I am only one but I can do something, and what I can do with God s help, I will do -St Francis of Assisi 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, February 8th at the Montfort retreat house in Bay Shore, please call and you will be connected directly and confidentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help.

9 January 13, Thirs ng for Healing? Living Waters Center is a counseling center located in Melville, NY which provides the healing waters of counseling, prayer and love to flow through the people who enter the center. Our family, couple and group therapy. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more informa on, please call or look at our website livingwatersli.com We Are All Called to Be Holy - Tabor Retreat Center, Oceanside Fri., January 25, 7:30 p.m. - Sat., January 26, 7:30 p.m. Holiness was the central theme when Pope John XXIII called for an ecumenical council 50 years ago. What did that mean then? What does that mean now? What really happened at the Second Vatican Council? Join us as we explore our own "call to holiness" in light of Vatican II. Presenter: Sr. Vicki Toale, OP. Please call for further details. St. Patrick s Singles Fellowship Jan. 20th 10am to 11:30am Come Early St. Patrick s Parish, 280 E. Main Street Smithtown, NY COFFEE AND CONVERSATION Welcomes ALL Widowed, Single, Divorced and Separated ages 45 to 60+ ( Baby Boomers ) Coffee, Tea, Cake and Conversation and Event Planning. Come Join Us and perhaps meet a new friend. For Information call: Outreach Department (10-2) weekdays! PRAYER FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE O prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in the military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil, Please guard our churches, our homes, and our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who are within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon true justice. Please instill in the hearts and minds of people everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen. SAVE THESE DATES OPEN HOUSES at TRINITY REGIONAL SCHOOL (Your Parish s Catholic Elementary School) Grades: Full-Day Kindergarten 8 th and Full-Day Nursery and Pre-K Catholic Schools Week Sunday, January 27 th - 9am-1pm Wednesday, January 30 th 9am-11am at the East Northport Campus For more information and to have you name places on our list for the upcoming school year, please call The monthly meeting of the Catholic Daughters Court Morning Star #899 will be held on Monday, January 14, 2013 in the lower church alcove of St. Anthony of Padua church. In honor of Respect for Life we will be holding our Baby Shower at this meeting. A speaker from The Life Center will be joining us. Any new baby items or donations will be accepted. New baby items and donations will be accepted.