Church of St. Patrick 400 Main Street Huntington, New York (631)

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1 Church of St. Patrick 400 Main Street Huntington, New York (631)

2 SOMETHING PATRICK-AL PHILEMON... WHO?... ONESIMUS,.. WHO? Do you know anyone named Philemon? A Sister of Mercy had that religious name. Do you know anyone named Onesimus [ oh-nes-ee-mus ]? Probably, not even in a religious community. Both names surface in today s second reading, just this once in all of Scripture. Paul s letter to Philemon is his shortest - just twenty-five verses. Today s is the only reading from Philemon in our cycles of Sunday and weekday readings. More familiar Pauline epistles were addressed to a local Church - i.e. Ephesians - Ephesus; Corinthians - Corinth; Philippians - Philippi; Thessalonians - Thessalonica. Less familiar, much shorter, are letters to Philemon, Titus, Timothy; Paul wrote two letters to Timothy, the second shortly before Paul s death. Philemon seems to have been a young and well-respected Christian, who probably lived in Colossae, a city in Asia Minor. Many scholars agree that Paul s better known Epistle to the Colossians, and his more personal letter to Philemon, were probably written around A.D., when Paul was under house arrest in Rome. There is some indication that both letters reached Colossae and Philemon somewhat simultaneously. It was really snail mail then; someone going that way simply took letters to one place or another - if they remembered, if they cared, if they survived the trip. Letters took months to reach a destination if they got there at all. Onesimus was Philemon s slave, who had not only run away, but who had also stolen from Philemon; perhaps, it was money or a valuable item which Onesimus would sell to pay his way or secure his freedom. Making no comment about slavery, someone owning another person, Paul speaks up for Onesimus, hoping that Philemon might forgive Onesimus and welcome him back. At times in his epistles, Paul mentioned individual names and specific issues; this time, for some reason, Onesimus situation prompts an individual, more personal, letter. The Philemon - Onesimus story has a post-script, thanks to some non-biblical sources. Scholars believe that Philemon allowed Onesimus to join Paul in Rome, perhaps as a companion until Paul s death - possibly, an acceptable compromise in a delicate, criminal situation. Later, Onesimus was Bishop of Ephesus [ca A,D.], mentioned in the writings of St. Ignatius of Antioch, which provide many details about the life of the early Church, particularly after the deaths of the Apostles and other early followers of Jesus, and into the second century. We could easily miss Philemon among the Pauline letters; it s the shortest; we have but one reading from this letter, and only every three years. But something tells me that Onesimus was very glad that Paul wrote that letter and ultimately, so was Philemon! ON LABOR DAY, may we be mindful of and grateful for, the infinite variety of gifts, talents, and abilities which are found in every occupation, every profession, every form of human endeavor. Let us especially remember those whose talents and skills we sometimes do not notice, sometimes take for granted, or sometimes fail to appreciate. May we always be good and faithful stewards of God s many gifts! Blessings galore! 2 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York

3 AROUND ST. PATRICK S SCHOOL St. Patrick s School 360 Main Street Huntington, New York tel: Faith Knowledge Service St. Patrick s School will re-open on Tuesday, September 6 th for Grades 1 st through 8 th. Dismissal will be at 11:00 A.M. from Tuesday, September 6 th to Friday, September 9 th. Kindergarten orientation will take place on Wednesday, September 7 th from 8:45 A.M. 9:45 A.M. Please bring your child to the cafeteria, where they will meet their teacher and go to their classroom until 9:45. Kindergarten classes will be in session from 7:50 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Thursday and Friday. Bus transportation will begin on Thursday for Kindergarten students. Uniforms should be worn beginning on Thursday. Pre-K orientation will take place on Wednesday, September 7 th from 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. Pre-K 1 and Pre-K2 will meet in their classrooms to the right of the main building across from the Jr. High. Pre-K3 will meet in the cafeteria and then proceed to their classroom. Pre-K classes will be in session from 8:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Thursday and Friday. Uniforms should be worn beginning on Thursday. Full day Pre-K begins on Monday, September 12 th. Orientation for the Nursery will take place in the classrooms on Thursday, September 8 th. There will be class on Friday, beginning at 8:30 A.M., dismissal time will be determined. Please wear uniforms. Nursery 3 half day classes 9:00 9:45, first classroom in rectory driveway Nursery 3 extended day 9:00 9:45, second classroom in rectory driveway Orientation for two-year olds will take place on Friday, September 9 th from 9:00 to 9:45 in the yellow house. Please go around to the right to the back door, right outside the playground. Class will begin on Monday, September 12, wear uniforms. There will be Parent Information Meetings for each grade. After a general meeting, in Murray Hall, you will have the opportunity to go to your child s(rens) classroom(s) to meet the teacher. It is important that at least one parent attend this meeting. All meetings will start at 7:15 P.M. Tuesday September 6 th Grades 1, 2, 3 Wednesday September 7 th Grades 4, 5, 6 Thursday September 8 th Grades 7 and 8 Monday September 12 th Nursery, Pre-K & K- Cafeteria All Meetings will start at 7:15 P.M. Twenty third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4,

4 PARISH MINISTERS PRESIDER SCHEDULE WEEKLY COLLECTION AUGUST 27TH/28TH $ 26, EFT $ 3, Total $29, Weekly Collection Budget $31, Variance -$ 1, Saturday, September 10, :00PM Msgr. Bennett Sunday, September 11, :30AM Fr. Daniels 8:45AM Fr. Gallagher 9:30AM Fr. Daniels 10:00AM Fr. Gallagher 11:30AM Msgr. Bennett 12:45 PM Fr. Donnelly 5:30PM Fr. Edamttam ALTAR AR SER ERVERS Please refer to your for the schedule for Satur aturday day,, September 10 and Sunday,, September 11 THANK YOU! Electronic Giving is a much appreciated and increasingly important way of ensuring your parish support. It s easy, safe, and so convenient, especially when you are away from the parish, or unable to be at Mass. Information is available on our Parish Website, or at the Rectory. You Can HELP! ITALIAN EARTH-QUAKE LOUISIANA FLOOD VICTIMS A special combined collection has been autho rized for victims of the devastating earth quake in Italy, and the tragic floods in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There will be a second collection on the weekend od Sept. 17 & 18, for those so affected by those events. Please remember in your prayers those killed, injured, still un- accounted for, and homeless. Please also remember first reponders, as well as those assisting and ministering to themin so many ways. thank you for your goodness. Feast of the Assumption Monday,, August 15t LECTORS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 4 Schedules can be picked up in the Rectory Office, Found in the Sacristy or on the Parish Website Occurring on a Monday, this Feast is not a holyday of obligation. How better, though, to accalim and honor Mary s being taken, body and soul, into heaven - a long-held beleif in our life as Church - than being at Mass on her Feast. Parish Offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th. Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York

5 WEEKLY INTENTIONS AND PRAYERS MASS INTENTIONS BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS Monday, September 5, 2016 Monday, September 5, :15AM James Loughlin + 7:15AM For Our Parishioners 9:00AM Katy Fede + 9:00AM For Our Parishioners Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Tuesday, September 6, :15AM Maisie & Duncan Fischer + 7:15AM For Our Parishioners 9:00AM Mary Ryan Cythers + 9:00AM For Our Parishioners 12:00Noon Lorraine Merritt + 12:00Noon For Our Parishioners Wednesday September 7, 2016 Wednesday September 7, :15 AM John Gols + 7:15AM For Our Parishioners 9:00 AM Virginia Heneghan + 9:00AM For Our Parishioners 12:00Noon John Kennedy + 12:00Noon For Our Parishioners Thursday, September 8, 2016 Thursday, September 8, :15 AM Mary Jeanne Corea + 7:15AM For Our Parishioners 9:00 AM James Sauer + 9:00AM Lloyd Colley + 12:00Noon Arthur Mac McCormick + 12:00Noon For Our Parishioners Friday, September 9, 2016 Friday, September 9, :15 AM Jack Leonard + 7:15AM For Our Parishioners 9:00 AM Thomas & Christine Toolan + 9:00AM For Our Parishioners 12:00Noon Heart of Jesus Prayer Group (L) 12:00Noon For Our Parishioners Saturday, September 10, 2016 Saturday, September 10, :30AM Daniel & Mary Jane Purcell + 8:30AM For Our Parishioners 5:00PM Richard & Minnie Serra Roberts + 5:00PM Michael Desmond McCarthy + Sunday, September 11, 2016 Sunday, September 11, :30AM Avino Family + 7:30AM Terrence Farrell + 8:45AM Hayes & Kies Families (L&D) 8:45AM Elizabeth & John Keane + 9:30AM Christine Daly + 9:30AM Ralph Savage + 10:00AM John Kennedy + 10:00AM Barbara Haug + 11:30AM Edward J. Kelly + 11:30AM Kevin Cosgrove + 12:45PM Esperunza DelaLamon + 12:45PM Gloria Surace + 5:30PM George Shannon + 5:30PM Peter Guida, M.D. + For The Sick Who Have Asked To Be Remembered In Prayer: Baby Anthony Mainini, Gloria Green, Lena Perricone, Frances B. Rice, Kathy La Russo, Pat Ernst, Ruth Ellen Trimmer, Tom Fiorello, William Gondek, Joseph Petrone, Baby Ella, Christine Gavzy, Richard Szramiak, John LoScalzo, Edward McDowell, Laura McKean, Baby Joy, Maria Lisena, Frances O Riordan, Barbara Cosgrove, Michael Renyolds, Joseph Woodstock, Jr., Kate Van Buitenen, Myra Berardo, Glen Knauer, Roman Svitchkar, Bogdon Bezsmertni, Laurie Walters, Don Mansfield, Kathy Sorensen, Patty Patino, Pamela Daly, Connie Zurcher, Matthew DiNapoli, Mimi Vachris, Greg McCarthy, William Paul Schupler, Patricia Hardy Bozzella, Steven Bartolli, Stanley Arbatowicz, John Boyle, Mildred Ungurath, Paul Carbone, Joanne Barrese, Anne Baldante, Elizabeth Roberts, Debbie & Nicole Santoro, Gerri Nicklas, Jennifer Sweeney, Helen Indiere, Virginia Bennert, Kimberlie Liccardi, Leslie Thomas, Annette Maro, Dawn Levchenko,Theodore Efim Levchenko, Catherine Buitron, Dennis Pluto, Debbie Grosser, June Celestino, Carol Van Nostrand, Michael Irenze, Patrick Hackeling, Nicole Berezny, Cristina Prolisko, Arten Hitsenko, Nancy Bond Zboray, Peggy Bright,Irene Ricciardi, Jenna Lynn Garvey, Michael Posillico, Marlene Wyleczuk, Robert Bauge, Fran Gusmano, Kim Castalano, Grant Christensen, Sophia Reilly, Debbie Merman, Robert Panciroli, Mary Maguire, Christopher Bauge, Kristina and Baby Bauge, Bill Wright, Mark Petrone, Michael DiMitri, Grace Casey, John Sweeney, Elizabeth Lewis, Matthew Ingrassia, James J. Clifford, Jr., John Jack Maloney, Thomas Corbett, Madeline Croce, Rosemary Posey, Evelyn Darby, Janice Aguilera,John Malast, Vera Allen, Robert Culver, Denise Higgins, Judy Greco, Carol Smith, John Totten, John Rogan, Nancy Arner, Patricia Karbiner, Brandon Rader, Patricia & Ashley Davies, Carolyn Mullen, Kathy Archer, Pat Jordan, Mary Maguire, Josephine McCarthy, Joseph DiLiberto, Patricia Bonanza, Michael Brien, Carol Smith, Anthony Steo, Victoria Meagher, Catherine Garvey, Kaylee Delgado, Carol Torre, Donna Torre, Michele Ferrone, Baby Archie, Jimmy Del Giudice, Joanne Graziano, James Di Liberto, Edward Velardi, J. Christopher Nastro, Frances Petrone, Pat Signorile, Karen Kratzke, Pamela Kuhn Twenty third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4,

6 CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS Please Keep in Prayerful Remembrance Our Beloved Dead: Raymond Devries Patricia Layburn We WELCOME the following new members into the CHRISTIAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY and OUR PARISH : Anthony Leonardo Joseph D Angelo Abigail Katherine Egan Landon Carter Frascino Micaela DeJesu Maro Emily Rachel Rizzi Nathaniel Edward Weston Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults What is the RCIA? A comprehensive and dynamic Adult Education program for all those who seek a better understanding of the Catholic Faith, as well as a deepening of their spiritual life. For more information please contact Fr. Stephen Donnelly at the rectory (631) or Leo Wetter (631) V O C A T I O N P R O G R A M S Over the past two years the Vocation Office has responded to over 200 requests for Vocation Events at various schools, parishes, youth groups, religious education classes, etc. WAS YOUR PARISH OR MINISTRY ONE OF THEM? If not, please consider us for this year! For further information please contact the Vocation Office Phone: ; Vocations@drvc.org First Announcement Benedicte LaBorde St Patrick, Huntington NY Anthony Inocentes St. John the Martyr, New York NY Shannon Hahn St. Patrick, Huntington NY William Bahnsen St. Francis de Sales Patchogue NY SecondAnnouncement Alexandra Treuting St. Patrick, Huntington NY Alessandro Galati - Our Lady of Grace, W. Babylon NY Sarah Heaning Dominic Valentino - ThirdAnnouncement Kristi Sog St. Joseph, Babylon NY Paul Paternoster St. Patrick, Huntington NY Meaghan Callahan - St. Patrick, Huntington, NY Matthew Freidmann - Good Shephard R.C.Church, Cincinnati OH Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York

7 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Twenty third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4,

8 AROUND ST. PATRICK S FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY World Trade Center Terrorist Attacks As is our anual custom, Our parish will have a special Mass on September 11, commemorating the terrorist attacks on the World Trade center, the Pentagon, and the plane crash in Shankesville,PA. This year, that Mass will take place on Sunday, September 11, at 11:30am. Especially remembered, and by name, are parishioners and those with ties to our parish. Please plan to attend. ANNUAL 9/11HEROES RUN On Sat. Sept. 10, at 8:30 am, the annual 9/11 Heroes Run in Huntington at Mill Dam Park; it is coordinated through the Travis Manion Foundation [TravisManion.org] Volunteers, sponsors, donations and raffle donations are much needed and most welcome. Please contact Patti Edwards pakedwards@icloud.com if you would like to help. Those wishing to register for this 5K Run, please log on to Saint Patrick s ALTAR SERVERS Children Doing God s Work The Ministry of the Altar Server is to provide girls and boys of St. Patrick s Church an opportunity to serve our parish community at Mass and in that way, develop a deeper appreciation of the Eucharist and of service to our Christian community. Recruiting We are currently recruiting for new altar servers. Many of our veteran servers are moving on to high school and college. We therefore invite families to encourage their children to participate in this very important ministry. Children who express an interest in becoming an altar server will participate in a series of training sessions with Deacon William Casey ( ext 236), and a veteran altar server. Qualifications - Must be Catholic - Have received First Holy Communion - Fourth grade (as of 9/16) in school or older - Enrollment in a catholic school is not a requirement, this is a parish-wide ministry Training and Commissioning Training covers the significence of the Mass and altar server responsibilities. After training, the new altar servers will be commissioned and be put on a schedule to serve at Mass and other liturgical services. If you are interested, please fill out the form below and drop it off in the collection basket or the rectory. If you perfer, you can also the information below to Theresa ttmmcg@optonline.net. 8 For any card playing couples interested in playing bridge once a month, the St. Patrick s Bridge Club may be just the trick. Please contact Paul & Genie Kelly at Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York Child s Name: Grade Child is in as of 9/16: School Child Attends: Parents First Names: Address: Contact Phone Number: Parent s Address:

9 CHILDREN S MINISTRY Twenty-third Sunday in St. Ordinary Patrick s SchoolTime Christmas Tree Long ago people who spread the good news about Jesus and his teachings were called disciples. We can be disciples for Jesus today, and too! Count how many times you see the word DISCIPLE in the crossword below. Write that number on the scroll. Wreath Sale Saturday, December 5th (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Sunday, December 6th (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Located on church/school parking lot Beautiful, Fresh Cut Trees, Wreaths, Roping, and More! (and a Bake Sale, too!) Twenty third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4,

10 PARISH OUTREACH ~ TROCAIRE Parish Outreach Trocaire House Office hours Office hours: Mon to Fri 10am to 2pm Telephone: ext. 216 Fax: trocaire@stpathunt.org Staff: - Marie Monte - Dir. of Outreach,ext.213 Rosa Coelho - Outreach Coord. - ext. 235 OUR OUTREACH MINISTRIES ARE: Adult Reading Instruction Bread/Cake pick-up Community Service Crest Hollow food pick up Crochet/Prayer Shawl Group Drivers Employment Legal Clinic Meals at Home Nursing Home Visits Senior Social Please contact us for more information. FOOD PANTR ANTRY NEEDS Please help us feed the needy who come to our food pantry for assistance. Especially needed: Back to school snacks for kids cookies crackers juice tuna mayo LEGAL CLINIC James Griffin, Esq. Our legal clinic meets the first Tuesday of the month. A brief interview is required before an appointment can be scheduled. For information call Marie at ext Looking to hire? Looking to be hired? Call Phyllis at ext. 216 on Wed. between 12PM - 2PM. We have a list of office housekeepers, cleaning persons, companion care/home, health aides, drivers babysitters,and handypersons (We do not check references) Come in or call if you are looking for a job MEALS AT HOME Volunteers deliver prepared frozen dinners and pantry items to those who are unable to leave their homes. If you, or anyone you know, is in need of this ministry, please call us to get more information. SENIOR SOCIAL Join our Senior Social group on Thursdays between 10AM and 12PM. for coffee, cake and conversation. KNITTING GROUP We meet on Wednesdays between 10AM and 12PM. Beginners are welcome. Come and join us. FRIENDLY VISITOR Volunteers help the homebound in a variety of ways depending on the need. If you, or anyone you know, is in need of this ministry, please call us to get more information. SPECIAL NEEDS We can use a portable wheelchair in excellent condition. Call Rosa at ext. 235 BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE SOS: We have 67 childen who are in need of school supplies. We are collecting backpacks,lunch boxes, notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, folders, binders, markers, crayons, glue, book covers, etc. etc. New outfits for Boys and Girls 5 to 12 years old.gift t Cards from local stores like Kmart, Staples, BestBuyRite Aid, Walgreens, Marshalls, Old Navy are welcome. Technology is in our lives today starting as early as you can imagine. Some elementary schools are allowing students to use tech devices. If you would like to provide a device for our needy elementary school kids, please call Rosa at ext. 235 for details. 10 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York

11 WEEKLY CALENDAR - September 10, 2016 Please note calendar schedule is subject to change. Please confirm with your ministry of interest 2016 CHURCH MURRAY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM/TROCAIRE RECTORY MEETING ROOM SCHOOL/PARISH CENTER SUNDAY September 4 7:30AM Mass 8:45AM Mass 10:00AM Mass 11:30AM Mass 12:45PM Mass 5:30PM Mass 9:30AM Mass MONDAY September 5 HAPPY LABOR DAY 7:15AM Mass 9:00AM Mass Rosary immediately after 9am Mass HAPPY LABOR DAY HAPPY LABOR DAY HAPPY LABOR DAY TUESDAY September 6 7:15AM Mass 9:00AM Mass Rosary immediately after 9am Mass 12 Noon Mass 10:00AM-12:00PM (kitchen) Trocaire 10:00AM-12 Noon Legal Clinic (By appt) Meal on Wheels Crest Hollow food distr. 10:00AM-2:00PM Food Pantry 7:00-8:00PM St Patrick School Parent Meeting 12:30PM-4:00PM Canasta (Patricians) 6:00-7:00PM Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00-9:00PM AL ANON 8:00-9:00PM St Patrick School Parent Meeting WEDNESDAY September 7 7:15AM Mass 9:00AM Mass Rosary immediately after 9am Mass 12 Noon Mass 7:00-8:00PM St Patrick School Parent Meeting 10:00AM-2:00PM Food Pantry 7:30-8:00PM Rosary for Peace 8:00-9:00PM St Patrick School Parent Meeting 10:00AM-12:00PM Knitting/Prayer Shawl Min. THURSDAY September 8 7:15AM Mass 9:00AM Mass Rosary immediately after 9am Mass 12 Noon Mass 7:30-10:00PM Adult Chorale Rehearsal 7:15-9:00PM St Patrick School Parent Meeting 10:00AM-2:00PM Food Pantry 6:00-7:00PM Alcoholics Anonymous 6:30-7:15PM St Patrick School Parent Meeting 10:00AM-12:00PM Senior Social Junior High School FRIDAY September 9 7:15AM Mass 9:00AM Mass Rosary immediately after 9am Mass 12 Noon Mass 6:00-7:00PM Wedding Rehearsal 10:00AM-2:00PM Food Pantry 9:45AM- Heart of Jesus Prayer Group SATURDAY 8:30AM Mass September 10 12:30-1:15AM Private Baptism 2:00-3:30PM Wedding 3:30PM-4:30PM Confession 5:00PM Mass 11 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York

12 AROUND OUR PARISH The following parishioners and friends will be remembered in prayer throughout the year.. They serve e in the armed forces and their family and friends enrolled their names at the Blessed Mother Shrine. Feel free to add names of family members and friends, who are in the services, throughout the year. Evan Schider, Medic, U.S.Army, Maj. Andrew Henning, US Army, Pvt. 1st Class Jonathan Battista, Pvt. 2nd Class Erik Kishlicky, U.S. Army, Lt. J.G. U.S. Navy-Sean Patrick Condon, Pvt. 1st Class David Ivins, Jr. U.S. Marines, Sanmuel Schuff, Jr., U.S. Army, Christopher Daniels,U.S. National Guard, Robert Daniels, U.S. National Guard, Lt. James W. Ronan, U.S. Marines, Pvt 1st Class Dominic Valentino, US Army, Bart Williams, U.S. Coast Guard, Sgt. James McKeon, U.S. Army National Guard, Spc. 1st Lt. Christopher M. Green, US Army, Stf. Sgt. Michael A. Lazari, US Air Force, FDNY, SPC James Ristuccia, US Army, Lt. Edward Hart, USMC, Lt. Brian Hart, USMC, Johnathan Lang US Navy, Capt William Perrich, US ARMY, Pvt. Stephen Soper, US ARMY, Capt. Michael Rodick, US ARMY, Lcpl. John Barrett Dayton USMC, Lt. Craig James Marolf, US ARMY, 1st Lt. Patrick McGorman, US ARMY,COPRL, PFC Daniel Anthony Nigro, US ARMY, Morgan Williams, U S Coast Guard, Lt. Michael Apone, US NAVY Airforce, James McKeon, US ARMY, Lt. Hillary Allegretti, U.S. Coast Guard, SSgt. Denis Cashin, USMC, Lyle Williams, US ARMY, Maj. Jeremy Quimby, US ARMY, Maj. Dan Miller, US ARMY, PFC Patrick Michael Reynolds, US Marines, Andrew Fortmann, Naval Seal, Steven Fortmann, Navel Seal, Patrick Mulderrig, Ensign Michael Wolf, US Navy, 2nd Lt Michael Castelli, US ARMY, Christopher Caruso, US Marines, Maj. Andy White, US AIRFORCE, Lt. Elizabeth Verardo, US ARMY, Jeffrey Schmitz, US Marie Corp., Luis Vazquez, US ARMY, Spec. Linda E. Wiebalck, US ARMY, PFC Keith Gasparik, Maxwell Carroll, US Marine, 1 st Lt. James Byler, US Marines, Pvt. Preston Villumsen, US Army, 1st Lt. Brian McGrath, US ARMY, 2nd Lt. Daniel McGrath, US ARMY, Christopher James Peckham, US ARMY, Cpl. Christopher M. Caruso, U.S. Marine Corp., Capt. Brian Clark, US ARMY, Capt. Thomas Hackett, USArmy Nat l Guard, Capt. Sean Clark Millner, US AIRFORCE, Melanie Thompson, U. S. Navy, Capt. Julie Petrone, US Airforce, Specialist Travis Beach, US ARMY, Cpl. Vincent J. Giambertone, Lt. Robert Scribner, US Navy, Lt. Kyle J. Healy, US ARMY If you wish us to pray for a soldier, please contact the rectory with his/her name X214 VIRTUS TRAINING September 15, :30 10:30am or 6:30 8:30pm *School Café PRE-REGISTRATION at IS REQUIRED prior to attending the session. CYO Coaches, Religious Education Catechists, Cantors, parish volunteers and St. Patrick School parents are required to attend Virtus training course, if they have not yet done so. Please note: After completing VIRTUS training you will receive a certificate of completion upon logging in to your acount. Please remember to print our your certificate and retain your training completion code for future use. HEARING-ASSISTED DEVICES We have several personal hearing-assisted devices, linked to our Church sound system, for parishioner s use during Mass. Please stop in the Sacristy several minutes before Mass, and mention this to one of our priests or deacons, or a Sacristan. LOW-GLUTEN ALTAR BREADS For various medical reasons, a number of parishioners find it necessary to use low-gluten altar breads. We do have them available for some-one s use at Mass. Please stop in the Sacristy several minutes before Mass, and mention this to one of our priests or deacons, or a Sacristan. PROS OSTATE TE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP A Prostate Cancer Support and Information Group is available to answer your questions. We explain information and resources available to you as you face dealing with this disease. Emphasis is placed on trying to help you get answers to the wide range of personal questions and issues that you will have. Prostate Cancer survivors who are willing to share their experiences with the group are welcome. We are available by just a phone call. Please call Art t Dignam ( ), or John Schob ( ). BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP St. Patrick s Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Rectory basement. We are a group of women who have been afflicted with this disease and we meet to lend support to one another through our difficult times. If you are interested in learning more about our group feel free to contact Marlene Gerdts (631) or Jean Whitcomb (631) Twenty third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4,

13 MUSIC MINISTRY The 23rdSunday in Ordinary Time Year C Entrance Antiphon... (chant) Be merciful to me, O Lord for I have called upon you all the day long; for you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, and abounding in love toward those who call upon you. Communion.... (by Matthew Koraus, ) Jesus, our divine Companion, By Your lowly human birth You have come to join all workers, Burden bearers of the earth. Son of Joseph, gifted worker, Toiling for Your daily food, By Your patience and Your courage, You have taught us toil is good. Every task, however simple, Fills the soul with grace anew; Every deed of love and kindness Done in faith is done for You. Jesus, our divine Companion, Help us all to work our best; Bless us in our daily labor, Lead us to our heavenly rest. Amen. Sing to the Lord! Choir Registration Form, Director of Music Ministries: Mr. Matthew Koraus, MM, FAGO, ChM (631) , ext musicdirector@stpathunt.org - Youth Choir: Open to children grades 3 through 8 attending either St. Patrick s school or public school. The choir sings every Sunday from September through June at the 10:00am mass and for other special occasions throughout the year (such as Suffolk s annual Choir Festival, and the parish s spring concert with orchestra). This year the Youth Choir, along with the parish s Adult Chorale, will record a CD featuring music from the different seasons of the church year. Rehearsals are every Monday and Thursday afternoon at 2pm for parish school (Thursdays at 4:30pm for public school). This is a fun introduction to the world of music ministry, focusing on reading music and developing vocal skills. ST. PATRICK S CHORALE: This choir has been acclaimed as one of the best of our diocese! Membership is open to all parishioners age 16 and older. The Chorale rehearses each Thursday evening from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, and sings at the 11:30am mass each Sunday. The choir also sings the parish s annual service of Lessons and Carols in December and a large concert with orchestra in the spring. This year the Chorale, along with the parish s Youth Choir, will record a CD featuring music from the different seasons of the church year. Men and women with singing experience and music reading skills, as well as high school and college students involved in music are especially encouraged to participate in this enriching opportunity of service through song. Please visit the parish music website for more information and audio samples of both choirs! Name: Telephone: Address: Address: Please CIRCLE which choir you are interested in joining: For all applicants under 17 years old: Youth Choir or St. Patrick s Chorale Grade level: Parental Consent: I,, give permission for my child to participate in the Choir Program at St. Patrick s Church. (Signature of parent or guardian) Please return this completed form to the Rectory Office or School Office by Wednesday, September 21st. For more information, please contact Mr. Koraus at (631) , ext. 365, or at musicdirector@stpathunt.org 13 Church of Saint Patrick Huntington, New York

14 PARISH DIRECTORY We invite all members of our parish community to register in the Rectory Office. We also encourage you to join one of our numerous parish ministries so that you may acquire a deeper sense of belonging and accomplishment serving the needs of others. Rectory Office Hours: Monday to Thursday : 9:00am 9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 12 noon Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Sunday:9:00am - 1:00pm Weekdays: 7:15AM 9:00 AM 12 noon Saturday: S C H E D U L E O F M A S S E S 8:30 AM 5:00 PM Holy Days: As announced in our bulletin, or on our website Sunday: 7:30AM 8:45AM 9:30AM (Lower Church) 10:00AM 11:30AM 12:45PM 5:30PM PARISH DIRECTORY Telephone: Fax: Website: Rev. Msgr. John F. Bennett, Pastor 223 Rev. Stephen Donnelly 222 Rev. Scott Daniels 220 Fr. Thomas Edamattam 221 Deacon William Casey 236 Deacon Dale Bonocore, Deacon Louis Cosentino 236 After School Ministry Bulletin bulletin@stpathunt.org Business Manager: Anthony Trombino 206 Cemetery Office: Stephanie Natalello 215 Cemetery Grounds: John Janssen EMMAUS: Tony Marinelli 362 Eucharistic Ministers, Church, Nursing Home, Hospital and Homebound 211 Hospital Ministry: Fr. Daniel Neyoh 226 Lectors: 211 Music Director: Matthew Koraus 365 Pastoral Care: Tricia Krug 211 RCIA: Jerry Rorke Rectory Office: 200 Parish Secretary: Stephanie Natalello 214 Religious Education Office: 351 Jill Rowbo, Director of Religious Education 350 St. Patrick s School: Office: 252/253 School Website: Sr. Maureen McDade, Principal 249 Jean Grasso, Assist. Principal 250 Board President: Roy Breitenbach 252 Nursery School 252 Trocaire- Parish Outreach: 216 Marie Monte, Director of Outreach 213 Ushers: 361 Youth Ministry: Tony Marinelli 362 SACRAMENT INFORMATION Please refer to our parish website for Sacrament information as well Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on Sunday s at 2:00pm. First time Parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation class to learn about the significance of the Sacrament of Baptism and their responsibility to bring up their child in the practice of their faith. Godparents are encouraged, but not required, to attend. This meeting is usually conducted by one of our Priests and/or Deacon. Please contact the Rectory office for a Baptismal Registration Form. Baptismal Preparation Class Sunday, September 25, :30AM Baptismal Preparation Class is offered on the fourth Sunday of every month in Murray Hall (Lower Church). Pre-Registration is not required. Sacrament of Matrimony We are happy to help arrange a wedding date for you. Please call the rectory at least eight months in advance for an appointment with a priest or deacon. A marriage preparation program (Pre-Cana) is required. Reserve the Church before booking a reception. Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick We encourage all those eligible for this Sacrament to be annointed immediately after the 12:45 Mass every Sunday or as emergencies warrant. Those eligible are those who are about to undergo surgery; are suffering from serious illness and the condtion has worsened; or are enduring the weakening effects of advanced aging and it has been one year since they were last anointed. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) Monday nights 7:15-7:45 pm; Saturdays at 3:30-4:30 pm. Eves of First Friday and holydays 3:30-4:30 pm. Mrs. Maureen Sullivan, Chair Mr. James Romaine Ms. Diane Esposito Mrs. Annette Barba PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Mr. & Mrs. Joseph [Karen] Sinicropi Mrs. Ellie Nidds Mr. Max Polster Dr. Douglas Dougherty Msgr. John Bennett PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr. Gunther Elizaitis, Chair Mr. Thomas Ernst Mr. Jay Klampfer Mrs. Deborah Kendric Mr. Kevin Lynch Mr. Vincent Mallardi Twenty third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4, 2016 Mr. Leo Wetter Mr. Orrin Dayton Mrs. Patricia Fogarty Mr. John Lewin Mr. Anthony Trombino Msgr. John Bennett 14