OUR MISSION. WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday 6:45 am 9:00 am Saturday Morning 8:30 am. WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Evening 5:00 pm

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1 St. Anthony of Padua R O M A N C A T H O L I C C H U R C H 2 0 C h e s h i re P l a c e, E a s t N o r t h p o r t, N ew Yo r k December 24, 2017 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Monsignor Joseph Mirro, Pastor ext. 202 Rev. Vian NtegerejImana, Associate Pastor ext. 203 Rev. Rajan Savarimuthu, Associate Pastor ext. 204 Robert Braun, Deacon Judy Corbellini, RCIA rcia@saintanthonyofpadua.org Ann Finley, Adult Faith Formation ext. 208 Patricia Seibert, Coordinator of Religious Education, ext. 226 Anne Giorgio, Administrator of Religious Education, ext. 224 Karen Humphreys, Parish Outreach Coordinator ext. 230 Joe Chiovarelli, Youth Minister ext. 209 Bill Margiotta, Music Director ext. 207 Don Ferrer, Business Manager ext. 206 Deborah Liguori, Parish Secretary ext. 200 RECTORY OFFICE Fax Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm OUR MISSION Saint Anthony of Padua Parish is a welcoming, loving Catholic community, centered in Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit. Together we celebrate the liturgy in prayer and sacrament; we educate our children and adults in the faith; we support and reach out to those in need. We believe the Holy Spirit is calling us to continue: to love one another as Jesus loves us, to share the word of God and to serve both within and beyond our Parish family. MASSES WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday 6:45 am 9:00 am Saturday Morning 8:30 am WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Evening 5:00 pm HOLY DAYS As announced in the bulletin Sunday THIS MONTH WE CELEBRATE 7:30 am 9:00 am (Family Liturgy) 10:30 am (Choral Mass) 10:30 am (Spanish Mass Lower Church) 12:00 noon 7:00 pm (Teen Mass every third Sunday) Fourth Sunday of Advent TRINITY REGIONAL SCHOOL Principal: Miss Jeanne Morcone PARISH OUTREACH Office Hours Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 2 pm RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mon. - Thurs. 10 am - 3 pm (closed :30)

2 Christmas Mass Schedule Church of St. Anthony of Padua Christmas Schedule 2017 Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat. Dec AM to Noon, 4 PM to 4:45 PM Sat. Dec 23 & Sun. Dec.24 Mass Schedule Regular Weekend Mass Schedule Christmas Masses Christmas Eve ~ Sunday Dec. 24 th Upper Church; 4 P.M. (Family Liturgy) 8 P.M. 10 P.M. (St. Anthony Choir) Midnight Lower Church: 4 P.M Christmas Day ~ Monday Dec. 25 Upper Church 7:30 A.M., 9 A.M.,10:30 A.M., Noon Lower Church: 10:30 A.M. (Spanish) Note: There are no Evening Masses on Christmas Day New Year s New Year s Eve Sun. Dec 31 7 P.M. New Year s Day Monday Jan. 1 (Not a holy day of obligation) 7:30 A.M., 9 A.M.,10:30 A.M., Noon, 5 P.M. -2-

3 Pastor s Pen A Special Christmas Gift FOR YOU Who am I? Why am I here? We all grapple with these questions from time to time. When you come to Mass this Christmas, you ll receive a special gift from our parish that will help you f nd the answers so you can start living the amazing life God created you to live. YOU CAN NOW TEXT TO GIVE Your Christmas gift To St. Anthony s Parish If you have an ONLINE GIVING Account And your cell number and credit card are entered For A special Christmas gift to your parish text the dollar amount followed by the word Christmas to (631) If your cell phone number is not linked on your account, follow the instructions you will receive. If you don t have an Online Giving account, you will receive instructions to open an account right there on your phone! -3-

4 Pastor s Pen The Gift of the Magi Christmas and Year End Giving Ever since the Wise Men opened their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh before the infant Jesus, we have all wanted to present our own gifts to Him as well. Our hearts are so full of gratitude to God for the great gift of himself in the newborn Jesus, we want to show our gratitude by giving gifts to Him through his church. Many people use Christmas and the year end as a special time to give to St. Anthony of Padua Church and also positively impact their federal and state income taxes. Did you know that "charitable giving" is one of only a few tax deductions that has not been eliminated. Christmas and year end giving provide many advantages to you, the donor. All gifts made on or before December 31 are tax deductible for the tax year in which your gift is made. If you itemize your deductions, your gift will lessen your tax liability for the tax year in which your gift is made. If you have not itemized your deductions in past years, your Christmas gift may allow you to itemize and lower your tax bill (check with your tax advisor). Consider the "Carry Over Deduction." Depending on your age, income and the size of your gift, you may be able to "carry over" your charitable gift tax deduction to subsequent years. METHODS OF GIVING Many different, exciting and thought provoking forms of Christmas and year end giving are available, all of which are tax deductible. GIVING SECURITIES is perhaps the best way to make a Catholic gift of faith. You can save and give at the same time! Stocks, bonds, and even shares in mutual funds that have appreciated can be given and your deduction is for the full market value at the time the gift is made - not just your original cost for the securities. You can also save by paying no capital gains tax on the sale of the stock as you would if you sold the stock and held the cash. DEPRECIATED SECURITIES? You can sell stock that has declined in value and claim that loss on your tax return. Then, donate the cash from the sale of the stock and claim a charitable deduction on your tax return for the amount of the gift. A professional stock broker can assist you in making this type of gift. CASH - the most standard and familiar way to make a Christmas or year end gift. Simply write a check to make your gift. PROPERTY - both real estate and personal property qualify as charitable gifts that would benefit your parish through Christmas and year end giving. Consider real estate such as residences, land and buildings as well as antiques, jewelry, artwork, coin collections, or other collectibles. BUSINESS GIFTS - businesses can make gifts and receive tax deductions as well. Businesses can give gifts of inventory, equipment, materials and service as well as cash. If you own your own business, giving through your business is another way to benefit your parish and positively impact your taxes. LIFE INSURANCE - cash value in current or paid up life insurance policies can benefit St Anthony s parish. Of course, naming our parish as a beneficiary of life insurance proceeds (or a will) can be a wonderful means of making a future major gift. You may even designate policy dividends as gifts. MATCHING GIFTS If you are an employee or a participating retiree of a company or corporation with a "matching gifts program," your gift may be matched if the gift is made to the St. Anthony s Outreach. Check with your employer. (This information is not financial planning, legal or tax advice. Please see your tax advisor and financial planner when considering significant gifts to St. Anthony of Padua Church.) -4-

5 Pastor s Pen May the blessings Of the Christ Child Be yours this Christmas You and your loved ones will be remembered in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Christmas Day Fr. Joe Fr. Vian Fr. Rajan Deacon Bob Bill, Pat, Anne, Felicia,, Wxuu x? Don, exz Çt? Sr Dorothy, Judy, Eileen,, Flo, Josephine, Jill Joe C, Ann, Karen, Patrick, Dwight,, Cindy And all of us At St. Anthony s -5

6 The Celebration of the Sacraments Baptism Baptisms are normally celebrated at 2:00PM on scheduled Sundays in a month. Please call the Parish office to arrange for a meeting with a Parish Priest and to register for the baptismal class which is normally held on the 4 th Monday of each month at 7:30PM. Marriage Couples should make an appointment with a Priest at least eight months prior to the wedding. A Marriage Preparation Program is required. Anointing of the Sick Anyone seriously ill, elderly, or prior to an operation should be anointed with the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Please speak with one of the Priests to make the arrangements. Communion for the Homebound Anyone who cannot attend Mass due to illness or age may receive Communion at home. Please call the Rectory office to make arrangements. Reconciliation (Confession) Every Saturday and Eve of Holy Days from 4:00PM to 4:45PM in the Church and on the Thursday before the First Friday of every month after the 9:00AM Mass. Individual confessions may be arranged by calling the Rectory office. Interested in becoming a Catholic or completing your Sacraments? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults are brought into the Catholic Church. If you have never been baptized, confirmed or received first Holy Communion or if you are a member of another Christian Church and wish to become a member of the Catholic Church, contact Judy Corbellini at rcia@saintanthonyofpadua.org Holy Orders - Priesthood Those young men interested in preparing for or learning more about the Priesthood, please contact one of the Priests. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY December 25 th, 2017 Christmas Day 7:30 AM Salvatore J. Levanti 9:00 AM Elaine Milani 10:30 AM (Upper) Lieutenant Commander Christopher Tranga 10:30 AM (Lower) Sr. Eileen Christie 12:00 Noon Mary Ris No evening Mass on Christmas Day TUESDAY December 26 th :45 AM Christmas Novena 9:00 AM Barbara and Edward Johnson and Christine and Michael O Donohoe WEDNESDAY December 27 th, :45 AM Christmas Novena 9:00 AM Ester and Tony Carbuto THURSDAY December 28 th, :45 AM Christmas Novena 9:00 AM Marguerite Kutner FRIDAY December 29 th, :45 AM Christmas Novena 9:00 AM James P. Maier, Sr. SATURDAY December 30 th, :30 AM Christmas Novena 5:00 PM Nicolo, Lena and John Danisi and Angela and Vincent Albanese SUNDAY December 31 st, :30 AM Parishioners of St. Anthony 9:00 AM Christmas Novena 10:30AM (Upper Church) Richard Budinich 10:30AM (Lower Church) Sr. Eileen Christie 12:00PM Robert Toby Gustillo 7:00PM Agnes Becker -6-

7 Please Pray Pray for the Sick: Maureen Gerety, Colleen Reilly, Tom Gravina, Michael Morris, Thomas Duff, Diane Good, Isabella Grenier, Robert Callatone, James DiLiberto, Louise Peragine, Maria Gagliardi, Joseph Badamo, Keith and Cindy Bishop, Judy Goggin, Ann Carey, Frank Keltos, Christine Liske, Irene Simonelli, Judy Arth, Salvatore Arena, Jamie Wrede, Christina Mahon, Marie King, Madeline Reynolds, Colleen Mullaney, Margaret Ferry, Kathy Vargas, Donald Minerick, Patty Correia, Angelina Uliano, Linda Seibert, Rose D Amato, Antionette Scalia, Yolanda Boccaccio, Maureen Mahon, Garry Shepard, Elizabeth Diaz, Mary Grace Ponzio, Jeffrey Wheeler, Lee Bels LaRusso, Judy Lukas, Robert Flinn, Rosemary Silvestri, Maxine Ryan, Ralph Parise, Kathy LaRusso, Paul Strano, Mary Bootz Names submitted for the bulletin should be submitted to the Rectory office by Thursday, 12 Noon, of the previous week and will remain on the Prayer List for one month. PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Observances for the Week of December 24, 2017 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Next Sunday: Rose M. Gatto Victoria Dillon BAPTISMS Jordana Rae Giovacco 4 th Sunday of Advent; Christmas Eve Christmas (holy day of obligation) St. Stephen, the First Martyr St. John, Apostle & Evangelist The Holy Innocents, Martyrs St. Thomas Becket, Bishop & Martyr The Holy Family; New Year s Eve Sunday Scripture Reflection Readings for the Week of December 24, 2017 Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 [2a]/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38 Monday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 [2a]/ Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 [Lk 2:11]/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 [3c]/ Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14 Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17 [6]/Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, [12]/Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5 2:2/Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 [7]/Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6 [11a]/Lk 2:22-35 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10 [11a]/Lk 2:36-40 Next Sunday: Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, [7a, 8a] or Ps 128:1-2, December 24, th Sunday of Advent Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. Today is the last Sunday of the Advent season, and we hear in the Gospel the anticipation of the feast we will celebrate in just one day. Christmas is coming! Jesus is on his way! We have had weeks to prepare for this momentous occasion, and now we are on the very verge of its arrival. The children in our midst can hardly contain their excitement as they wait to wake up on Christmas morning. The thrill of this coming moment is meant to remind us of the joy and anticipation we should all feel as we await the coming of Christ. Yes, Christmas is a great feast, but there is more here than a remembrance of the past or a fabulous party in the present. There is a looking-ahead as well. We celebrate as we anticipate. Much as Mary must have waited in wonder during the nine months of her pregnancy, we wait in hopeful expectation as Christians looking forward to being reunited with our Savior. Our future is full of hope. The deflating melancholy that afflicts many people after a holiday runs its course need not be the experience of the Christian waiting for Christ. We are always looking forward to something! There is never a moment when we have no cause for joy. Our lives are lived in a kind of unending advent as we stand in watchful waiting. Let us remember this as we enter into our Christmas Eve gatherings and festivities. As we join with family and friends to share in the good things of this life, may we carry with us the joy of knowing that even better things lie in store for us who welcome the infant Jesus into our hearts and homes. -7-

8 Sacrificial Giving Did We Take a Step? Due to printers deadline, we are unable to include last weeks collection. This information will be in next week s bulletin In the first reading, God promises King David that his house and his kingdom will endure forever. It is through Mary s Yes - I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say. - that the promise finds fulfillment. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Our parish now offers Online Giving, a web -based electronic contribution application. We are providing this service so that YOU have the option to manage your contributions online or with your offering envelopes. This service is safe and secure. And it is convenient for you and for our parish staff. Sign up for Online Giving by visiting There you will find St. Anthony of Padua parish online giving. We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who have the courage, like Mary, to listen to God s voice in their own hearts. Flowers placed on the Altar are in Memory of Deceased Catholic Daughters This week s Sanctuary Lamp Burns in Memory of Joseph Fritch and Connie LoBue Flowers placed on the Altar in front of the Blessed Mother are in Memory of the Anniversary of Doris L. Kelly Please do not leave the church until Mass has ended. -8-

9 Youth Ministry NEW Isn't There Anyone Who Knows What Christmas is All About? -Charlie Brown The best explanation I ever heard was the one Linus gave to Charlie Brown... And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were so afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, good will toward men.'" Gospel of Luke, [King James Version] "A message from all of us in Youth Group" We want to thank all of you who support us in everything we do. It is with your generous help that we can do God's work. We wish all our parishioners a very Blessed Christmas Season and a Spirit-filled New Year. St. Anthony s Peanut Butter & Jelly Gang Our next PBJ Gang will meet Saturday, January 27 th in the lower church. Groups of 8 or more must RSVP 2 weeks prior to meeting. Please arrive by 8:50am. We end by 10:30. Join the dozens of wonderful people who attend each month to help feed the hungry. We do Not meet in December Financial Stewards: Claudia & Frank Cetta, Joseph Ferrandina, Fred Leonardo, John & Maureen Winnegar We rely on financial donations to sustain our PBJ ministry. -9-

10 Religious Education TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2017: No classes for Levels 1-8, 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM at Trinity Regional School. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2017: No classes for Levels 1-8, 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM at Trinity Regional School. No classes for levels 7&8, 6:15 PM to 7:30 PM, evening session, at Trinity Regional School. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2017: No classes for levels 1-8, 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM at Trinity Regional School. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2017: No Classes for levels 1-8, Session 1, 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM and Session 2, 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM at Trinity Regional School. Jesus is the holy one who lived with us on earth, Sent down from God, our Father, So miraculous was His birth. Although born the king of kings, He lived a servant s life. He showed us all how to live and placed his love inside. By M.S. Lowndes Thank You! We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who participated in this year s Christmas gift collection. Through your donations we were able to make this Christmas a merry one for many families. We are blessed to have such wonderful and generous disciples in our Religious Education program OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Closed for lunch 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Closed Friday and Saturday Phone religioused@saintanthonyofpadua.org Please visit our website for additional information or to download forms:

11 DECEMBER 23 5:00PM Madison Adelman Emily Adelman Lyndsey Sievers Altar Servers ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE DECEMBER 23 rd & DECEMBER 24 th DECEMBER 24 AM Ashleigh Basel Angelo Prestipino Giovanni Prestipino Abigail Hogan DECEMBER 24 PM Matthew Baron Mark Baron Christopher Bolitho DECEMBER 24 AM Ryan Gibbs Aidan De Paul Scarlett De Paul DECEMBER 24 David Mastroianni Elysena De Stefano Alessandra De Stefano DECEMBER 24 th NO 7PM MASS Pray Vocations! O God, we earnestly beseech You to bless this diocese with many priests, Brothers, and Sisters who will love You with their whole strength and gladly spend their entire lives to serve Your Church and to make You known and loved. Bless our families, bless our children. Choose from our homes those who are needed for Thy work. Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us, pray for our priests and Religious. Obtain for us many more. Amen March for Life RESPECT LIFE Sign Up for FREE Bus Trip to March for Life in Washington on Friday, January 19 th Reserve your seat on St. Anthony s free bus to the March for Life in Washington, D.C., Friday, January 19 th, 2018! On this free, family-friendly, one-day trip we will rally for life with tens of thousands of Americans. This is the anniversary of the infamous Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion, the greatest human rights violation of our time. Since 1973, more than 60 million Americans have lost their lives due to surgical abortion. Mass is at 4:30 a.m.; the bus departs at 5:00 a.m. Reservations required. Please call Marianne at to sign up for the bus trip. For more info. on the March, please visit Advent morning prayer Monday Friday at 8:45 a.m. In the Church -11-

12 Adult Faith Formation SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 th RECTORY MEETING ROOM 9:15 AM TO 10:45 AM MAJOR PETTIGREW S LAST STAND BY HELEN SIMONSOn FUTURE BOOKS TO BE DISCUSSED: WONDER BY R J PALACIO & NEW BOOK BY ADRIANA TRIGIANI KISS CARLO ST. ANTHONY S IS A WELCOMING PARISH WHY NOT ASK SOMEONE WHO HAS NOT BEEN TO CHURCH AND HAS YOUNG CHILDREN TO COME TO A FAMILY MASS 9 AM SUNDAYS CHILDREN EXPERIENCE THE GOSPEL ON THEIR LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING INVITE THEM TO COME AND SEE. St. Anthony s Holy Hour St. Anthony s Holy Hour is held from 1pm until 2pm on Wednesdays on a regular weekly basis. It begins with Exposition of the monstrance at 1pm & concludes at 2pm following Benediction. The service includes hymns (O Salutaris, Tantum Ergo), Scripture reading, preaching, and silent prayer. 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: Talbot House staff is available 24/7. Each call is confidential. Talbot House is a NO fee for service program. -12-

13 Trinity Regional School Open House TRINITY REGIONAL SCHOOL INVITES YOU TO VISIT US Sunday, January 28, am 1pm (Snow date: Sunday, February 4, 2018) SEE WHAT TRINITY HAS TO OFFER YOUR CHILD AND YOUNG ADULT `Early Childhood - Elementary - Middle School Grades Nursery 8 th Trinity Regional School offers half and full day programs in our Early Childhood Program for 3 and 4 year olds, a Full Day Kindergarten Program for 5 year olds, an Elementary Program for Grades 1-4 and a Middle School Program for Grades 5-8. Our Early Childhood Program lays the foundation for a child to become a thinking, caring student. Our Elementary program teaches our students all the major subject areas and students participate in Field Trips, Contests and STEM activities. In our Middle School program students receive instruction in the major subject areas in a departmental fashion. 8 th grade students take Regents exams in Science and Math. All Students receive daily instruction in our Catholic faith. DON'T MISS OUT Join the Trinity Family; you will be glad that you did Call for additional information th Avenue, East Northport Life Center The Life Center is in desperate need of the following items: Clothes for girls and boys (Sizes 0-6 and months especially needed) Toiletries (i.e., baby wipes, baby soaps, shampoos, diaper rash creams, powders, etc.) Crib sheets Bottles Hooded towels, wash cloths, socks Diaper bags Non drop-side cribs / bassinets / Pack 'n Plays Car seats (both infant and toddler) Strollers Thank you for any help that you can provide to help us support women and children, especially those who are in crisis. Furniture and large items can be dropped off at the Life Center Deer Park location, 1767 Deer Park Ave in Deer Park (across the street from St. Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church, and next door to Boyd- Carratozollo Funeral home). Clothing and smaller items can be deposited in the crib in St. Anthony s Church vestibule in the crib marked for Respect Life/ the Life Center. For more information, please call the Life Center at (631) or Marianne Wright at (631)

14 Spanish Speaking Ministry Our prayer group has been well attended and active this week before Christmas. We celebrate the tradition of the Posada. Posada is the Spanish word for the inn. We celebrate the tradition of Mary and Joseph looking for a room at the inn. Each night we visited a different home. Not only are we all full of the Holy Spirit we are full of good food served after the prayers are over. Merry Christmas to all. For anyone that would like to study the Spanish language we always welcome visitors to the 10:30 AM Sunday mass in the lower church. Normally on Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM is the rosary group but this week we are celebrating it in various homes instead. For more information on our activities contact Don Huber at Knowledge of the Spanish language is not necessary to enjoy the Holy Spirit that we all feel. You are welcome! Shrines of Italy COMING IN OCTOBER 2018 A Special Fundraising Event!!! Shrines of Italy ~Find inspiration in the heart of the Roman Catholic world. YOUR TOUR AT A GLANCE: Spend time at the renowned Abbey of Montecassino, founded by St. Benedict. In Pompeii, visit the Madonna del Rosario Sanctuary. Join a local expert for a fascinating tour of Assisi. See the Gargano Peninsula and explore the Grotto of St. Michael. Celebrate Mass in the sanctuary of Padre Pio. For more information contact Mary Ronde at CruiseOne mronde@cruiseone.com -14-

15 Parish Outreach ~ 1025 Fifth Avenue, East Northport ~ (631) Parish Outreach Fifth Avenue, East Northport The SENIOR CITIZEN GROUP has resumed it s FUN ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS : The next one is 1 PM 3:30 PM WED DEC. 20 TH. LOW COST HEALTH INSURANCE REP FROM FIDELIS will be at Parish Outreach TWICE A MONTH on a Friday (same as the Food Pantry days). 11 am -1 pm. Please call first to set appointment. Bilingual services available (Spanish). For information call 888-FIDELIS (888) Information for providers, members, and prospective members is available toll-free by calling 888-FIDELIS (888) The Suicide Bereavement Group You are Not Alone will meet the 1 st MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7PM, THE NEXT MEETING IS JANUARY 1 st, CALL PAT KARPOWICIZ AT FOR LOCATION AND INFORMATION. CALLING ALL SENIOR MEN!! MENS GROUP is the 2 nd and 4 th Monday of each month at 1:30-3 PM. The next Mens group meeting is December January 5 th! We will have a little Christmas celebration with treats and music. The women s Sr. group is also invited too! All WELCOME! Please VAN DRIVERS NEEDED! Van drives between 8:30am to 3:30 PM Monday to Friday. 2 shifts a day. We need one shift one day a week! Please call us in interested. Share our time and compassion with others! Wheelchairs are available for loan and walkers given for free. Please call or come in for these items. Parish Outreach VAN RIDES are available to Seniors, Handicapped (wheel chair accessible), and other adults in need, for Doctor appointments, physical therapy, the Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, Adult Day care with assistance, Food shopping, the Department of Social Services and more. We only travel between Huntington and Smithtown and operate between 8:30-3:30 pm Mon-Friday.(Sunday church service for 10:30 am Mass is limited due to only 6 seats available). A home visit is required to become a rider, and a minimum of a week s notice is required for appointments. Availability may be limited at times. Service is free. Donations accepted ALANON GROUP STARTED SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 TH FROM 1PM TO 2PM. THE GROUP WILL MEET WEEKLY ON SAT- URDAYS THEREAFTER AT PARISH OUTREACH. CALL SUSAN B. AT (631) FOR MORE INFORMATION! The Knitting Ministry ladies have been busy during the summer months. We were able to donate 12 large blankets to General Needs Northport VA Bldg for homeless veterans. These blankets are needed year round so this is a continuous project. WE HAVE SENIOR (AGE 62 AND OVER) HOUSING APPLICA- TIONS FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOUSING AND PAUMANACK VILLAGES. Please call or come in for more information The PARENT CHILD GROUP MEETS EVERY TUESDAY FROM 10 AM -11:30 AM. (SOME ACTIVITIES MAY BE SCHEDULED AT OUTSIDE LOCATIONS) This is a GREAT WAY FOR PARENTS OF SMALL CHILDREN TO MEET OTHER PARENTS AND FOR CHILDREN TO HAVE SOCIAL INTERACTION! Play Group is a support and play group that meets from September-June for parents of pre-school children (6 weeks-4 years). The group combines both social and charitable activities for parents and children. Group meets Tuesday from 10:00 am 11:30 am at Parish Outreach for both planned and informal activities (crafts, games, snacks, planned outings)..there is a $25.00 registration fee and $10 for each additional child to pay for crafts/snacks. If anyone has difficulty with the fee, they can contact Parish Outreach. Please call Group Leader Christine Valenti or her at V8cus@gmail.com HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) opened November 13, 2017 and closes Mid March 2018 The Low-Income HEAP program is a federally funded energy assistance program (helps with oil, gas and electric bills related to heating). Heap applications are accepted at any DSS (Dept of Social Services) location. The closest one is 200 Wireless Blvd, Hauppauge. Heap Applications may be filed on line through mybenefits.ny.gov. Applications may be downloaded from the OTDA website at otda.ny.gov/programs/heap. HEAP consists of 2 components: REGULAR HEAP- benefits are available to low income-eligible households that pay directly for heat or pay for heat in their rent. (Parish Outreach also has income guidelines available) SUFFOLK COUNTY HEAP: SENIORS: EMERGENCY HEAP: (OPENS JANUARY 2 ND 2018 March 15, 2018) An additional benefit (after regular HEAP) which requires a utility termination notice and /or little to no fuel in the tank. Non-fuel related electricity is available for limited assistance. Same phone # as regular Heap. FOOD STAMP (SNAP) RECIPIENTS MAY APPLY FOR EMER- GENCY HEAP DIRECTLY BY CALLING: SINCE FOOD STAMP RECIPIENTS ARE ALREADY DEEMED INCOME ELIGIBLE FOR HEAP, CLIENTS NO LONGER HAVE TO GO TO A HEAP SITE TO APPLY FOR AN EMERGENCY GRANT. STAIR CHAIR LIFT AVAILABLE SEE PARISH OUTREACH -15-

16 PACKAGES FOR THE TROOPS! Pray for the Military St. Anthony of Padua Court Morning Star Catholic Daughters would like to send a package to your loved one who is in a combat zone. Please contact Marge Huber at or Rae Billone at with addresses. If you would like to add someone to the military prayer list please contact: Patricia Seibert at X226 Pray for our Military ~ Please pray daily for: Caroline Apriceno, U.S. Navy, Steven Banville U.S. Marine Corps, Joshua Bower U.S. Air Force, Frank Bazzicalupo U.S. Air Force, Timothy Breen U.S. Army, James Brennan U.S. Marine Corps, Anthony Bua U.S. Navy, James Calledo U.S. Air Force, Kyle Caminsky U.S. Navy, Jacob D. Chang U.S. Navy, Benedetto Chimirri U.S. Marine Corps, Wesley Townsend Choate U.S. Air Force, Joseph Courtien U.S. Army, John K. Curry U.S. Army, Elias Dallis U.S. Marine Corps, Tommy Daly US Air Force, Jeff Davis U.S. Marine Corps, Adriana DeFeo U.S. Marine Corps, Andrew DeSousa U.S. Army, Christopher Devaney U.S. Air Force, Keith De Vinney U.S. Navy, Paul Duchowski U.S. Navy, Robert J. Fallon U.S. Army, Christine Fiala U.S. Army, Sean Fitzgerald U.S. Army, Tara Shea Fitzgerald Army National Guard, Jesse Fitzpatrick U.S. Army Ranger, John C. Gallegro U.S.Navy, Robert A. Gartner U.S. Marine Corps, Michael Gibbs U.S. Air Force, Christopher Gillespie U.S. Navy, Dean Halton U.S. Navy, Thomas Hickey U.S. Army, Daniel J. Keenaghan U.S. Army, Richard Kaiser U.S. Army, Danielle Koulermos U.S. Army, Thomas Kravse Jr. U.S. Marine Corps, John Christopher Lee U.S. Marine Corps, Lukasz Leonczuk U.S. Army, Samuel Luke U.S. Army, Tom Lesnieski U.S. Army, Robert Martin U.S. Army, Christopher Mattos U.S. Army, Kerry McCauley U.S. Air Force, Brendan McKnight U.S. Army, Sean Mc Knight U.S. Army, Jonathan Millmann U.S. Air Force, Eric Muller U.S. Army, Mark Murphy U.S. Army, Stephen K. Murphy U.S. Army, Michael Padilla U.S. Marine Corps, Matthew Patoir U.S. Army, Casey Peloquin US Air Force, Christopher Petersen US Air Force, Anthony Piacentino, U.S. Marine Corps, Domenick Polesel U.S. Air Force, Conor Pryor U.S. Navy, James. Proietto U.S. Air Force, Dominic Ricca U.S. Army, Ruben Rodriguez U.S. Army, Matthew Russo U.S. Army, Geordy Santiago U.S. Army, Anthony L. Santosus U.S. Air Force, Faith Scalisi, U.S. Marine Corps., Richard N. Silecchio U.S. Army, Brice Sinisgalli U.S. Marine Corps, Keith Sahm U.S. Army, Tyler Sinisgalli Army Ranger, Marc Stanco U.S. Air Force, Darrell St. George U.S. Navy, Timothy L. Sullivan U.S. Navy, Timothy Taney U.S. Marine Corps, Stephen Thomas U.S. Marine Corps, Mikelis Visgauss U.S. Marine Corps, John H. Walter U.S. Marine Corps, Eric D. Waxman U.S. Army, Erick Wine U.S. Air Force, Michael Wissemann U.S. Army R.I.P. Cpl. Christopher G. Scherer U.S. Marine Corps THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS -16-

17 Eucharistic Retreat Day Novena Group Pre Cana Novena Group meets In the Church every Tuesday at 7:00 pm Are you getting married? All engaged couples are required to participate in a marriage preparation program. Completing a Pre-Cana course before your Wedding day is mandatory. If you ve already registered for your wedding, please make sure you ve handed in your completed Pre- Cana form. Forms can be dropped at the Rectory office or ed to susanvizzi@aol.com. -17-

18 Bible Study Legion of Mary Fr. Kline s Friday Morning Bible Study 10am to 12 Noon Lower Church Alcove Fr. Kline s Friday Evening Bible Study 7:30pm to 9:30pm Rectory Meeting Room Eucharistic Minister for Homebound Eucharistic Ministers for the homebound are available for anyone who is sick, injured, or has had recent surgery or is unable to attend weekly Mass but would like to receive Communion. You will always be visited by a priest first to be anointed and receive the sacraments. If you would like a visit by a Eucharistic Minister, please call the rectory EVERY FRIDAY! Low Gluten Hosts are available at every Mass Ask the priest when you receive Holy Communion. Come join the Legion of Mary, the Catholic Church s largest, worldwide apostolic/ evangelization organization of lay people! Members share the faith through a variety of face-to-face ministries & spiritual works of mercy. These include teaching religion, bringing Communion to the sick & homebound, praying with the elderly at nursing homes, praying outside abortion mills, & much more. The prayers of the Blessed Mother & our Auxiliary members support our witness & efforts. We also enjoy retreats, days of recollection, & social interaction with other local Legion of Mary groups. You will learn more about the Catholic faith, help save souls, build friendships, grow in holiness, & help prepare yourself for judgment day. For more information, please call Marie at Invite Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue into your home! In a brief meeting, two members of the Legion of Mary will set up the statue in your home and pray the Rosary with you. Your family will be blessed by the presence of this beautiful, holy statue for one week. Please call Maureen at for more information and to sign up. To learn more about Our Lady s appearances and the miracles at Fatima, Portugal, please go to: God bless you! Dispose of all unused prescription drugs (most especially opioids and narcotics) that are in your medicine cabinet or anywhere else in your home. Vulnerable family members and even visitors can find and abuse them. Don t flush them away and pollute the water system. There s a safe drop box: SCPD Second Precinct 1071 Park Avenue Huntington, NY Disposal of Opioids -18-

19 Parish Calendar SUNDAY December 24 th MONDAY December 25 th TUESDAY December 26 th WEDNESDAY December 27 th THURSDAY December 28 th FRIDAY December 29 th SATURDAY December 30 th 7:00 AM AA Meeting- Parish Outreach CHRISTMAS DAY - RECTORY CLOSED NO RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES NO RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES NO RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES 7:00 AM AA Meeting- Parish Outreach NO RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES 7:00 AM AA Meeting- Parish Outreach 7:00 PM AA Step Group-Parish Outreach 7:00 AM AA Meeting- Parish Outreach 7:00 AM AA Meeting- Parish Outreach 7:00 PM Troop 5 - Parish Hall 7:00 AM AA Meeting- Parish Outreach 10:00 AM Bible Study w/ Fr. Kline- Lower Church Alcove 6:00 PM CYO BAS- KET BALL- Parish Hall 7:30 PM Bible Study w/ Fr. Kline- Rectory Meeting Room 7:00 AM AA Meeting- Parish Outreach 1:00 PM CYO BAS- KETBALL- Parish Hall 7:00 PM Español Rosario-Church FRIDAY EVENING BINGO - 7:30PM St. Anthony of Padua Lower Church Hall $3,100 in prizes given away each week!! Call: (631) if you have any questions. CHAIR LIFT IS NOW WORKING!! Saint Vincent depaul Please remember our Poor Box! Sunday, December 10 th, 2017 $ Feed My Lambs is the weekly request of the SVDP Society to parishioners to bring to church the one or two items that the Food Pantry is in low supply of. This week s food item(s) are: Tuna fish, jarred pasta sauce, canned tomatoes & sauce Canned beans, canned fruit, cake and muffin mixes Of course any other items you wish to donate will be gratefully accepted, but the item that we are concentrating on will help us ensure that this item will be in supply for our clients. All items can be left in the rear of the Church before and after all the weekend Masses. During the week items can be brought to Parish Outreach, Monday - Friday between the hours of 10:00AM and 2:00PM. Thank you for helping us minister to the lambs of our community who are in need. -19-

20 Annual Baptism Breakfast for Babies Baptized in 2017 An Invitation to All Families of Babies Baptized in 2017 St. Anthony of Padua Parish Celebrates the life of your baby! We invite you to gather with other families who have also brought their children into the faith through the sacrament of Baptism this past year. Please Join Us on Sunday, January 7, 2018 ~ The Feast of the Epiphany At our Family Liturgy Mass and Baptism Breakfast St. Anthony of Padua Church 9AM Family Liturgy Mass Breakfast downstairs immediately following Mass Hosted by the St. Anthony of Padua Baptism Team Please RSVP by January 2, 2018 Cut and return bottom portion to the Rectory addressed to: Baptism Team (Attention Susan Ronde) St. Anthony of Padua Church, 20 Cheshire Place, East Northport, New York Or susanronde@aol.com Or call (631) Family Name: Number attending: Adults Children (eating breakfast) Do you have a photo you would like displayed on our Baptism poster board? Please label and enclose photo. Sorry, photos cannot be returned. DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR PARISH FINANCES? Father Joe and the St. Anthony of Padua Finance Committee are happy to announce that an address has been established to allow you to ask questions about the parish finances. Questions may be sent to financeboard@saintanthonyofpadua.org All correspondence will be strictly confidential to the Finance Committee chairperson, unless otherwise indicated. AED/CPR TRAINING As you may know the Church has an AED located in the Priest s sacristy hallway. We are offering free AED/CPR training for all Ushers, Lectors and Eucharistic ministers and any ministry that would like to attend. Please visit for the training and location schedule. Once you find a convenient date, you must k-acompora@la12.org, with your name, address and phone number. Tell her you are with St. Anthony of Padua Church and she will bill us for the training. Any questions please feel free to call Fred Leonardo at (631) Thank you, Fr. Joe -20-

21 Thank You to Everyone Who Donated Thank you to everyone who pulled a tag and so generously contributed to our St. Vincent de Paul giving tree! God Bless you all! OUR CHAIR LIFT Is now fully operational. For those of you who are not familiar with using it, instructions can be obtained at the rectory if you call and leave a message for Fr. Joe. We can arrange for you to have a simple one on one lesson. -21-

22 Children and Family Mass Ministry Happy birthday to Jesus! Merry Christmas to you and to all your loved ones. As we rejoice and celebrate this wonderful season of Christmas, let us not forget to thank baby Jesus for coming into our lives. Let us together prepare ourselves to welcome him into the homes of our hearts. Bring yourself, to Christmas mass as a gift to Jesus, where Jesus is born on the alter in the form of Eucharist. Dear Jesus, it is your birthday. Fill us with joy of your presence, Thank you God for all the presents that we get at Christmas. We have been greatly blessed. Help us to remember the greatest gift of all, Jesus. May our gifts and presents never get so important to us that we forget about Jesus. Let s always make room for Jesus because that s what Christmas is all about. Amen! January birthday blessings is on January 7 th at 9 am, family mass. Please bring your January children, the whole community of St. Anthony of Padua will pray and bless your children. CHARIS SEEKERS RETREAT FOR YOUNG ADULTS CHARIS SEEKERS RETREAT for Young Adults (age 20-39) on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Celebrate the New Year with a New You on Epiphany Weekend. Join with other young adults for a day of conferences, prayer, and fellowship sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph Office of Young Adult Ministry. Retreat will be held at the St. Joseph Worker House in Jamaica Estates formerly, The Mary Louis Academy Convent. Cost is $30.00/$20.00 for college students. Financial assistance available. Contact S. Marie Mackey, CSJ at csjmack@gmail.com or call: (718)

23 Miscellaneous FIFTY FIFTY Raffle tickets available at the rectory office Cost- $5 for one $50 for a book of 12 American Sign Language Available for Sunday Mass Call Evelyn January: February: March: April: May: June: July: August: September October November ALL MEETING ROOM REQUESTS dliguori@saintanthonyofpadua.org or drop off at the rectory Attn: Debbie POWER RITE AUTO SERVICE Larkfield Rd. East Northport MUNRO MUSIC INSTRUCTIONS SHEET MUSIC RENTALS REPAIRS INSTRUMENT SALES Larkfield Rd., E. Northport (631) fax (631) Miscellaneous Custom Exteriors Home Improvements SIDING WINDOWS ROOFING Call for FREE estimate (516) Lic&Ins. Maria Rielly R.E. Salesperson Daniel Gale Sotheby s International Realty 187 Park Ave., Huntington c mariarielly@danielgale.com o Commack Abbey, Inc. A HOME FOR FUNERALS 96 Commack Rd., Commack (One Bl S. of Jericho Tpke.) Tel: Family Owned & Operated tonydicos24@icloud.com Roofing Siding Windows Repairs Gutters and Leaders Richard G. Davis, M.D.,F.A.A.O EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS 1700 East Jericho Turnpike Huntington JACK A. CORCORAN MONUMENTS Serving All Cemeteries Monuments - Markers - Granite - Bronze - Marble Monument Lettering Visit our Showroom at 88 West Hills Rd. Huntington Station Fax marbcor@aol.com ACCIDENTS PROBATE ESTATE PLANNING REAL ESTATE Fr. Thomas A. Judge Council Knights of Columbus For Membership or Hall Rental Please call David Tuohy Jr. Agency Owner Allstate Insurance Company Your Trusted Allstate Advisor Longtime Parishioner #217 FOR ADVERTISING: THE CHURCH BULLETIN INC., 200 DALE ST., W. BABYLON, NY (631) Est East Main St. Huntington Office Davidtuohyjr@allstate.com LADDER AND SCAFFOLD Co. 163 Dupont St., Plainview, NY INDUSTRIAL LADDERS Fiberglass Aluminum Wood SCAFFOLDING SHORING Sales Rentals All Types Scaffold Fall Protection & Safety Equipment Scaffolding Installations Phone: (516) Joseph Gruhn The UPS Store M-F 8am-7pm Sat. 9am-4pm Sun. closed Tel 1 Hewitt Square Larkfield & Pulaski Rd., East Northport

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