Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew

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1 Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York Tel: (631) Fax: (631) Office Hours: Monday-Friday at the Parish Center 9:00 am 5:00 pm September 4, 2011 The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Robert S. Hewes Pastor Parochial Vicars Rev. Lawrence Chadwick and Rev. Raymond Akpunonu Visiting Priest Rev. Thomas Betuyre Pastoral Associates Sister Anthony Therese Roncallo, O. P. Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. DEACONS James McQuade, James Hanly, Carmine DeStefano, Luis Roberto Polanco SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Sunday 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 (Tridentine Mass in the Chapel);; 9:30 (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:15, and 5:15 (Youth Mass) Weekday Masses take place in the chapel 9:00 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. and the Saturday 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Eve Of Holyday 5:15 and 7:30 p.m. Holyday Will Be Printed In The Bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday 3:45 4:45p.m. Eve of Holyday & Eve of First Friday - 3:45 4:45p.m. And at any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. BAPTISMS SCHEDULE The first 3 Sundays of each month at 1:30 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Contact the Parish Center to arrange the ceremony and to register for the Baptismal Preparation Class which meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. The only exception is in December when no class is held. MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a reception. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana. INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH Those seeking information about the Catholic Faith are invited to contact the Parish Center concerning the R.C.I.A. Program. DEVOTIONS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION In the chapel, Monday through Friday at 1:00 p..m. and concluding with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY Masses are at 9:00a.m. & 5:15 p.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from1:00 to 5:00 p.m., concluding with Benediction. FIRST SATURDAY 8:15 a.m. devotions ANOINTING OF THE SICK - The Sacrament is available EVERY SATURDAY after the 9:00 a.m. Mass, the Sacrament is available for those who are to undergo a serious medical procedure the following week or who have a serious illness and who have not been anointed within the past three months. If you wish to be anointed, please let the celebrant know before Mass. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Monday- 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Chapel. CHARISMATIC PRAYER Takes place every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Holy Communion will be ministered to those confined at home. Those who are seriously ill should request a priest for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. PARISH REGISTRATION New families and new parishioners are encouraged to register at St. Matthew. Registration forms are available at the Parish Center. Kindly notify us when you move so that we may send a letter to your new pastor. PARISH SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL Please contact: Principal, Constance Jenkins

2 Monday Novena 5:15 p.m. Legion of Mary 3:00 p.m. Tuesday Rosary Society meets the first Tuesday after the first Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m. K of C General/Business Meeting 8:00 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month) Thursday Young Seniors 9:00 a.m. Apostleship of Prayer- First Thursday after 9: 00 Mass Adult Choir practice 7:30 p.m. in Family Room Festival Choir: 2nd & 3rd Thursday in Family Room Friday Jr. Legion of Mary 6:30 p.m. Saturday Bible Study 10:30 am Spanish Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Tridentine Mass Choir (Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room Weekly Collection August 27th & 28th $9, Thank You! Dolores Tiernan Business Manager Richard Bove Finance Chairperson Thomas Tirino Dir. of Music Ministry Sister Kathleen McCarthy Parish Outreach Deacon Carmine DeStefano & Joseph Napolitano Trustees ALTAR SERVERS Hugo Hugasian APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER Kathryn Giandoreggio ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Chris Felice Moderator. Sr. K. McCarthy x124 BAPTISMAL PROGRAM: PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER Deacon James McQuade Bettyanne Russo BEREAVEMENT Sr. Anthony Therese Maryann DeVeau Kathryn Monaco Douglas BIBLE STUDY Anthony Albano BOY SCOUTS Sal LaRosa BULLETIN: bulletin@smrcc.org Bettyanne Russo x 126 BUSINESS OFFICE ACCOUNTING Dolores Tiernan, Mgr CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL John Gatto x 117 C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Donaldson,D.R.E Rita Minder, Assistant CHAPLIN OF D.H.F.D. Deacon James Hanly CHARISMATIC GROUP Louise Williams CHEFS ON CALL Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator Mary Motlenski Judy Archbold ADULT CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director x116 Dolores Tiernan, Coordinator FESTIVAL CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director x116 TRIDENTINE CHOIR (LATIN) CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director x116 Ed Oriani - Cantor COMPASSIONATE CARE AND CONSOLATION MINISTRY Sr. Anthony Therese x120 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Julie Cohen EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Ray Smolenski FAMILY ROSARY GROUP Paul Pileggi FEED THE POOR MINISTRY Frank Harnos Julie Maddaloni FOOD PANTRY Sr. Kay McCarthy x124 John Gatto x117 KIDS 4 KARING Kara Lulley Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS G.K. Joseph Montelle KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES Sir Francis Scotti LECTORS Helen Campa LEGION OF MARY Terry Sbashnig MINISTRY OF PRAISE Rosemary Sammon MOMMY & ME Caroline Rafferty Silvia Campa PARISH OUTREACH Sr. Kay McCarthy x124 PILGRIM MADONNA Adreana Napolitano PLANT ENGINEER Luis Flores PRE-CANA Deacon James McQuade RCIA Marie Prainito Robert A. Ruvio RIGHT TO LIFE Toni Shannon ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Carmela Sposato SECRETARY TO THE PASTOR/ PARISH SECRETARY Bettyanne Russo x 126 SENIOR CITIZENS Edna Koch Dix Hills Unit SONS OF ITALY Anne Klein STEWARDSHIP/HOSPITALITY Marge Puccio ST. VINCENT de PAUL John Gatto USHERS Thomas Siegler YOUNG SENIORS Sr. Anthony Therese x120 YOUTH MINISTRY Daniel Barbier Ministry is what we leave in our wake as we follow Jesus. -Gerald Hartis

3 September 4, 2011 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 MASSES OF THE WEEK Saturday September 3 5:00 pm Charles Bienenstein Antonia Klimek Fr. Dan Sheehan Claire Hansen Joseph Tarantino Frank Sluka 7:00 pm For the Souls in Purgatory Sunday September 4 7:00 am John Incovia 8:00 am Vito De Marzo 9:00 am Rev. Corapi Living Intention 9:30 am For the People of the Parish 11:00 am Margaret & Peter Sbashnig 12:15 pm Michael Di Novi 5:15 pm Tom & Rose Santoro Monday, Sep 05 9:00 am Hugo De Bellis 5:15 pm NO EVENING MASS Tuesday, Sep 06 9:00 am Carol Davolio-Bellucci 5:15 pm Alfred Blouin Wednesday, Sep 07 9:00 am Ralph Ninivaggi 5:15 pm Neno Serini Thursday, Sep 08 9:00 am Keith Wilson 5:15 pm Thomas Archbold Friday, Sep 09 9:00 am Enrichetta & John Manetta 5:15 pm Sue Musacchia Saturday, Sep 10 9:00 am Alfred H. Blouin Dec'd Membrs. Natale & Pileggi Families Joseph Conwell Louis Vierling Lu Ann Izzo Wanda Laudenback Larry Hamel 5:00 pm Ann Mohlenbrok Dorothy Mc Cartney Elizabeth Hubner Joan Meagher William Driscoll 7:00 pm Erin Berrios Living Sunday, Sep 11 7:00 am Edward Fergus Jr. 8:00 am Filomena & Lorenzo Amoroso 9:00 am Intentions of Lynn Wilson 9:30 am Dec'd. Membrs. Montanaro & Sciola Families 11:00 am For the People of the Parish 12:15 pm Joseph A. Grieco 5:15 pm Louis Cassese October Weddings First Time David Sanogueira & Ashley Passarelli Chris Carter & Kristen Saberito Christopher Blom & Bonnie Hopps MINISRY SCHEDULES God Bless Our Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Sept 10 & 11 5:00 p.m. R. Grande, C. Vogt, D. Tiernan, C. Vela 8:00 a.m. J. Gatto, K. DiGiovanna, R. Stio, M. Puccio** 9:30 a.m. J. Napolitano, J. McIntyre, B. Napolitano, M. Prainito 11:00 a.m. E. Vincente, E. McEvoy, G. Merendino, B. Pape 12:15 p.m. A. Fazio, R. Ruvio, A. Ricca, M. Shef 5:15 p.m. A. Caria, J. Giordano September 10 & 11 Sat. 5:00 p.m. J. Seefried Sun. 7:00 a.m. C. McNeill 8:00 a.m. D. Manetta 9:30 a.m. T. Rosenlicht 11:00 a.m. E. Lanna 12:15 p.m. G. Schnell 5:15 p.m. No assigned lector ALTAR SERVERS Saturday Sept. 3 rd 5:00 pm Joseph Anderson, Olivia Buonocore, Rocco Cipriano, Rocco Gest Sunday Sept. 4 th 7:00 am Angelo & Joseph Ambrosio Sunday Sept. 4 th 8:00 am Gregory & Thomas Benenati, Jessica, Robert & Stephen Lea, Natalie Terrone Sunday Sept. 4 th 9:30 am Johnny Brady, Nicole Cerniglia, Bridget Cornetta, Andrew DeMarco, Matthew Francucci, Francesco Trotta Sunday Sept. 4 th 11:00 am Kevin Ateniese, Michael Koone, Ryan McCloy Sunday Sept. 4 th 12:15 pm Joseph Aurilia, Christopher Aurrichio, Andrew Ballereau, Christopher Knieste, John Lerch Sunday Sept. 4 th 5:15 pm Amanda Lewis, Jaclyn & John Natalone

4 September 4, 2011 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 Dear friends, earthquake (!) and hurricane. In one week we underwent both and as I write this (Monday August 29 th ) there are many of you without power, or even road access due to downed trees. If any thing, these events remind us of our place in the order of the physical universe and that, as our ancestors were, subject to the unexpected and even capricious elements of nature. vance. On a more usual note, let me ask you to be mindful of the Parish, specifically to 27 th was packed and I thanked you at that Mass for your devotion and loyalty. I certainly understand why so very few people were able to attend Mass on the next combine old-fashioned generosity and the new technology. I hope that the past weeks of summer have been of refreshment and enjoyment; and of course, that summer is NOT yet over; so let us enjoy the warm weather still before us. Also, may the graces of the Holy Spirit be with all who resume their education this week in whatever level of school you attend; as well as to all teachers! Father Hewes

5 September 4, 2011 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 We Remember In Prayer Those Who Are Sick or In Need In Our Church And Community Anthony Grech, Mario Pulciani, Baby Zachary Knoll, Jeffrey Kostiv, Dorothy Matigzeck, James Flynn, Louis Carpet, Erin Berrios, Rev. Bonaventure Thekkeveetil, Pat Schallock, Babies John & Elizabeth Joseph, Joseph Grimaldi, Grace Izzo, Frank Koone, Marilyn Abbot, Lauri Kramer, Kathleen Scott, Babies Ty Campbell Remy Zappulla & Mia Rose. T.J. Farrel, Michael Morgan Jr., Tina Quarella, Joseph & Rita Frank, Ann Posa, Avi Bernstein, Linda Romero, Michael Sikalis, John Ree, Dori Costa, Lorraine Trunzo, Margaret Shelton, Michael Leonard Silecchia, Peter Ariola Sr. Joseph Fouad, Ginger Schikowitz, Chelsea Sullivan, Diane Komito, Francis Hagens, Lorraine Tollefsen, Shane Breslin, Marianna Raaidy, Anna Cusucci, Faye D'Amore, Antonella Lauretta, Adrianna Napolitano, Carmella Michka, Jerome Min, Stephen & Donna Regis, Donna Hopkins, William Lott, Manganaro, Lois McGuinness, Leo Perry, Evan Schnepf, John and Michael Gurrieri, Josephine Flynn, Linda and Garret Lee, Marie Crupi, Russell Booksaver, Maria Contreres, Joseph Strippoli, William Tracy, Doreen Richter, Baby Chloe Atienza, Joseph DeRosa, Scott Pfiefer, Calvin Smith, Valentino Manetta, Rita Cornetta. Pasquale Alessi Salvatore Montesano Patricia Zelencic The Altar Candles are in Memory of our Beloved Nephew Michael Lucien Ferreri's Birthday in Heaven from the Sullivan Family We Pray, especially for our Service Men & Women: Capt. Richard Macchio-Army-1st Air Cavalry deployed to Afghanistan, Robert Hoops QM1, Bahrain --Army, LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghanistan, Robert Gabriellini, Navy Afghanistan, Petty Officer Lawrence B. Famighette United States Navy - Afghanistan, Cpl Louis Angulo-Afghanistan, Corporal Michael Grella Navy Airman, Lt. Russell Baker Marines, Lieut. Col. Christopher Herrera-- Afghanistan-Army, Lt. Michael Lembo, First Lieut. Michael DiPietro-Army-Iraq, PFC James Suschinsky-USMC, Stacyann Willingham-Combat medic Army, Pvt. Stephen C. Cochrane Marines- Afghanistan, LCPC. Marc Krauthamer-Marines, Iraq, Sgt. P.J. Milana Marines, Iraq., Capt. Francis Xavier Sperl-Army, Sgt. Shurwin Julien-Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Lance Corporal Robert Kirschenheiter-Marines-Iraq, Corpsman Devon Westerlind-Navy, Wayne Corrigan Iraq, Christian Suarez -Marines, Stephanie Uliano -Air Force, Major Shirley Crumpton, Sgt. Travis Coleir, Sean Keeffe -Army, Tara Kelly, Chris Skala - Marines, Sr Airman Leah Dunne, Paul Ryder - Marines, Nicky Bivona - Navy, LCPL Andrew Dubriske, Michael Wissemann, LPL San Sievero -Marines, Ambrose Michelino, Jarod Racuot-Army, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony Lazado -Marines, Richard Freese, Jr. -Navy, Rho Nagasguna - Marines,Michael Doherty -Army, Pablo Quirindongo-CW4-Army, Cpl. Ronnie Belmarez- Marines, Lt. Christopher Grande-Navy. All Engaged Couples to be Married: The Pre-Cana committee will be contacting all couples scheduled to wed during 2012 to invite them to attend our Pre-Cana conferences begin- hear from us shortly, it would be appreciated if you would call: Deacon Carmine DeStefano at , to register. Thank You! two or three are gathered in my name, Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we help them to know that

6 September 4, 2011 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Place for Learning and Praying Mary Donaldson, Director, Rita Minder, Assistant Religion Office Phone Fax maryccd@smrcc.org REGISTRATION Our Religious Education classes, first grade through seventh grade, begin the week of September 26th. Eighth grade begins the following week on Monday, October 3rd. Many families still have not registered their children and we cannot place your child without the proper paperwork. With the passing of time, you may be compromising your first and second choice for a particular weekday class. First grade registration is still ongoing in the Religious Education office. ter. The fee is $ for the year payable upon registration for all grades first through eighth. This year classes are from 4:30PM to 5:30PM, Monday through Thursday for first grade through fifth grade. Sixth grade is Tuesday evening at 6:00PM to 7:00PM and seventh grade is Tuesday night from 7:15PM to 8:15PM. Eighth grade is Monday night from 7:15PM to 8:15PM. over the next couple of weeks. TEACHERS We love our teachers and we appreciate all that they do. The Religious Education Program is a success because of them. At this time, we are looking for new people (men and women) who would like to join our teaching staff. Also, our Special Needs Program has grown over the past couple of years and we are in need of teachers who have experience in this area as well. If you are so inclined and would like to teach, please contact the Religion Office. LOOKING AHEAD A Teachers Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September, 19th at 10:00AM and/or 7:00PM in the St. Jude/Joseph Room.

7 September 4, 2011 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 BULLETIN DEADLINES: Sept. 11th Deadline Passed September 18th Bulletin due by September 7th. Please your information to: bulletin@smrcc.org OR Place your TYPED copy in the Bulletin Mailbox located in the Parish Center Main Office. Thank You! Please join the millions worldwide who pray each day for the monthly prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI. Since 1844 the members of the Apostleship of Prayer have offered themselves to God for the salvation of souls, the Church, the intentions of all Apostles of Prayer, and the intentions of the Pope. DAILY OFFERING PRAYER God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys, and sufferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, who continues to offer Himself in the Eucharist for the salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit, who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so that I may witness to Your love. With Mary, the mother of our Lord and of the Church, I pray especially for this month's intentions as proposed by the Holy Father. Amen. Teachers. That all teachers may know how to communicate the love of truth and instill authentic moral and spiritual values. Church in Asia. That the Christian communities of Asia may proclaim the Gospel with fervor, witnessing to its beauty with the joy of faith. Could you spend 1 hour or 1/2 hour with Jesus in our church Mon.-Fri. between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m.? Call Tonie Shannon at if you are able to commit to a particular time and day each week or month. You can also sign up at the reception desk. All are welcome to join us on First Fridays for Eucharistic Adoration throughout the night, Friday 6:00 p.m. to Saturday 9:00 a.m. At 8 p.m. we meditate on the lives of Jesus and Mary as we pray all four Mysteries of the Rosary and at 3 a.m. we pray the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy. If you would like to be a Eucharistic Guardian, please call Lisa at (631) Mon Fri 1:00pm-5:00 pm Come let us adore Him! St. Paul in his letter to the Ephesians states that we are being made into the great company of witnesses: Christ lives in our hearts through faith, and as we come to the source of all love, we can glimpse the wonder, the depth and the height of a love which is give to us completely in this Eucharist. God's power is doing infinitely more than we can ever ask or imagine, and we have become part of that great company of witnesses, the great river of history as Pope John Paul calls it, which began at the moment of God's creation and flows back to him, the source of all goodness and love. The Next First Friday Nocturnal Eucharistic Adoration is Fri. Oct. 7 from 6 p.m. till Sat. Oct. 8 at 9:00 a.m. 23rd Annual Mass for Deceased Children, St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, Saturday September 17 th. 12:30 pm, celebrated by Msgr. Bill Koenig. Come early to inscribe child's name in the "Book of Families". All are welcome. Refreshments to follow in the Parish Center. Arturo Toscanini Lodge #2107 invite lodge members, family members, friends and the parishioners from St. Matthew to attend our ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC ON SEPTEMBER 11,2011 AT HOYT FARM, COMMACK,NY. FROM 12 Noon to 4:00 pm. rain or shine! A full picnic meal catered by Zorns will be available plus soft drinks, beer, coffee, tea, watermelon and dessert. The cost is $25.00 pp. with a rate of $10.00 for children ages 9-14 and free for children under the age of 9. There are activities for all ages: playgrounds, ball fields, Bocce and games for all. There is a covered pavilion with tables and benches to protect all from too much sunshine or a chance of rain showers. Time will be set aside to honor the fallen and that sad anniversary and remembrance of 9/11/2001. For reservations and information call: Ron and Gloria 3431 or night num- ber or Dominick Please respond by Sept. 4 so an accurate count can be taken for the caterer.

8 September 4, 2011 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK - ONE, TWO or THREE MILES-YOUR CHOICE. DATE: September 24, 2011 (RAIN or SHINE) Time: 9:00 AM Registration, walk to follow at 11:00 AM Registration is FREE, however there is an $ 8 STATE PARKING FEE: (CAR POOL IF POSSIBLE) Place: BETHPAGE STATE PARK PICNIC AREA Father Chadwick and other members of the St Vincent de Paul committee including, Dolores Tiernan, John Gatto, Maureen Furlan, Judy Archibold, Larry Benenati, Frank Harnos, Michael Brennan, Helen Campa, Joseph and Barbara Napolitano, Nancy Nestola, Annemarie Rosciano & Bill & Resti Stio will be participating in this event. Come walk with us in the spirit of friendship and in support of our friends and neighbors who may be in need during these especially troubling times. This is a great opportunity to bring your family and friends out to spend some quality time together and make a difference. SVDP office at Ext. 117 to sign up. ( and registering on- your conference so that your donation is sent back for use in our parish. We will also be collecting donations of clothing and non perishable food on the day of the walk. Winter clothing, such as coats, gloves, sweaters and hats are especially needed. For directions to Bethpage State Park Picnic Area please call (516) or visit our web site at: We are proud to announce that Holy Family Regional School has received accreditation by the nationally recognized Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools following a rigorous 3 year process. The Middle States Commission has provided accreditation protocols to schools since 1978 which rely on the concepts of peer evaluation and self-regulation to provide continuous school improvement. Accreditation signifies that HFRS has met the MSCES Standards for a quality school. This accomplishment recognizes what we have known all along - that Holy Family Regional School is an excellent school with a vision for it's future. We offer our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to the clergy, faculty, staff, students and parents who assisted us throughout the process. Well done! Please pass on the good news!

9 September 4, 2011 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 Saint Matthew Baby Bottle Campaign to benefit the Life Center of Long Island Remember to bring in those baby bottles! The Baby Bottle Campaign to benefit The Life Center of Long Island will be completed with collection of the filled bottles on the weekend of: SEPTEMBER 10 TH & 11 TH Please continue to say the prayer attached to the bottle. any people served RESPECT LIFE NEWS Spiritual Adoption Program Everyone loves the beauty and innocence of a baby. the Spiritual Adoption Program in September. newly conceived this month. Not all newly conceived babies are allowed to be born. In fact, more than 3,600 babies lose their lives to abortion each day. It is these signing up during the weekend of September 10 and 11 (the same weekend as we will collect the baby bottles). You will be asked to name the child for whom you will be praying, thereby giving the baby the humanity he or she deserves. You will be asked to pray for your unborn child and for all unborn children, for the power of prayer is great. Last year, we spiritually adopted over 100 babies! You will receive monthly reports through the parish at the Respect Life Bulletin Board in the breezeway will also update you on the monthly progress of your child who will be born in June Keep track of the size, too, with the ruler on the right edge of the posters! -- the only commitment requested is a short daily prayer! There are millions of unborn babies desperately in given you? For more information, please see the on the Respect Life bulletin board in the breezeway or call Lisa at The next Respect Life Meeting will be October 18 in the Mirror Room at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is Welcome! 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. 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 these women, especially those who are in crisis. Donations can be dropped off at our Deer Park location: 1767 Deer Park Ave Deer Park, NY (across the street from St. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church, and next door to Boyd-Carratozollo Funeral home) Any further questions can be answered at (631)

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15 September 4, 2011 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 15 St. Matthew Athletics News CYO Tryout Announcements The CYO tryouts listed below have been scheduled to date. CYO registration forms can be found on the Athletics website. All CYO candidates must have submitted or must have with them a registration form and payment in order to tryout. Girls 5 th Grade Coach Steve Nicolino Wed. 9/7 5:30PM Girls 7 th Grade Coach Dan Morley Wed. 8/24 7PM and Tues 8/30 7PM Girls 8 th Grade Coach Anthony Casalino Wed. 9/7 7PM Boys 7 th Grade Coach Hunt Bresky Tue.9/20 8PM and Thu. 9/22 8:30PM Boys 8 th Grade Coaches Behr, Busitil and Sanantonio Thu. 9/15 7:30PM and Sat 9/17 4PM Boys 6 th Grade Coach Tiriolo TBD Boys 7 th Grade Coach Ryan TBD If a coach is holding multiple tryout dates, a player need only attend one tryout per coach. If there are multiple teams being formed at any given age, you can attend one tryout for one or more coaches at that age level. St. Matthew Intramural Basketball Registration I snow open. Please register by mail or drop off. In person registration will be held on Wed. September 7PM! Please monitor the bulletin as well as the St. Matthew Athletics website, for additional announcements. Dear Rosarians, Please support the Rosary Altar Society Welcome back! We hope you had a happy and healthy summer and are looking forward to the upcoming year. Our first Rosary meeting is scheduled for September 6, We will begin our meeting by praying the Rosary in the Church at 6:30 PM. Our Pastor, Father Hewes, will celebrate the Mass at 7:00 PM in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our regular meeting will follow in Monsignor Goggin Hall. Father Hewes will be the speaker on the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On September 8 th birthday. As Rosarians, let us show our love for our Mother on this special day and attend Mass in her honor. We will need six cake Ladies each month. There will be a sign-up sheet at the meeting so you can de- stay after the meeting to help clean up. Your donation and help are greatly appreciated. We are striving to make our meetings diversified and interesting for all;; if you have any suggestions, please let us know. The Craft Fair is November 13, 2011 and our Chairlady is Louise Benenati. This is and we need many volunteers. If you would like to help, please see Louise at this meeting. We also need baskets for the auction and gift certificates for the tree. The Rosary Altar Society will have its own table. If you would like to donate a cake, cookies or your favorite dessert, it would be appreciated. Your generosity has always made our table a big hit. Thank you, in advance, for your generosity and time. At this meeting you can also pay your yearly dues of $15.00 for Please see Marylou for payment of dues. We are looking forward to seeing you at the September 6 th meeting and please bring a friend. Please remember in prayer those Rosarians or family members who are ill and their caregivers. Kindly pray for the repose of the souls of our loved ones who have gone before us into eternal life. May our Blessed Mother give comfort to their families. We pray especially for our service men and women and for peace throughout the world. Let us pray to the Blessed Mother for all our Parish family, in our homes and hearts. Through the Rosary, may She bring us closer to her Son Jesus. September 15, 2011 is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows;; please pray the Rosary. God Bless You, Carmela Sposato, President

16 September 4, 2011 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 16 Dominican Village is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, Independent and Assisted Living Residence Rental Retirement Community offering outstanding programs, all inclusive services and bountiful amenities. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday Sept. 10th 1-3 pm, Thursday Sept. 15th 1-3 pm, Saturday Sept. 24th 1-3 pm, Thursday Sept. 29th 1-3 pm. For further information, or to schedule a tour at your convenience, contact us today at info@dominicanvillage.org ************************************* Dominican Village will host a Chinese Auction to raise funds to be used to enhance the lives of our senior residents. The event will take place in the Helen Butler, O.P. Hall on Friday, October 14th from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. We are accepting donated items that can be used in or added to baskets created by Dominican Village. If you would like to donate items for the auction please deliver them to Dominican Village on or before Friday, September 23, All contributors will be listed in the evening's printed program. Here's a chance to re-gift items you have on hand which you can't use. Here are a few suggestions: Gift Certificates Vases/Frames Cosmetics Perfumes, Home Décor, Wines, books, crys- met teas /coffees. Use your imagination!! Re-gift and feel rewarded. Thanks! REFLECTIONS ON MARY - Our Mother in Faith, Our Mother in Spirit Saturday September 10, am - 3 pm What is your inheritance? As we celebrate the birthday of our Blessed Mother, let us take time to discover what qualities we have inherited from Mary. Presenter: Carol Mackey (Doherty) is a certified spiritual director and has been involved in retreat work at Tabor Retreat Center and St. Ignatius Retreat House in Manhasset for the last six years. She has also served for nine years in her home parish of St. Anthony's in Oceanside, LI, as pastoral associate. In that role, she has led prayer and retreat groups, worked with the consolation and bereavement ministries and coordinated the parish Ignatian Spirituality Program. She is the mother of two grown children and grandmother to little 1-year old Kelsey. Donation: $50 (Lunch included) Call to register. Tabor Retreat Center, 60 Anchor Ave., Oceanside, NY Tabor Retreat Center, 60 Anchor Ave., Oceanside, NY DEALING WITH CANCER - A Woman's Retreat Saturday September 17, :30 am - 4 pm This retreat is for women who have experienced or are experiencing cancer. It explores how this challenging life event can be embraced as opportunity for growth. Jesus said, "I came that they may have life and have it to the full." How does Jesus keep this promise to women who face the spiritual, physical, and emotional challenge of cancer? How do we, in turn, embrace what Jesus promises and grow through this experience? Presenter: Sr. Helen Schmidt, CSJ in her own experience with cancer, discovered how sickness can be a genuine opportunity for growth and can lead to deep inner beauty and wholeness. When she was exposed to "energy work" in connection with her cancer, she recognized that the underlying principles were the same as those of her long years of spiritual journeying. She learned the gift was already in place since, as a religious woman, she had for so long worked at living those principles. Donation: $50 (Lunch included) To register call Dominican Village 565 Albany Avenue Amityville, New York Cordially Invites You To Be Our Guest at a Complimentary Sit Down luncheon In our Beautiful Dining Room. Thursday, September 29 th at 11:30 a.m. Reservations Required. Please RSVP by Friday September 23 rd. (631) A TOUR OF OUR FACILITY WILL FOLLOW! OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOR WOMEN SINCE 1928 OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY'S OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 17,2011 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM 815 Convent Road Syosset, NY Founded in 1928, Our Lady of Mercy is an all-girls Catholic High School situated on 96 acres in Syosset, New York. The Academy is accredited by New York University Board of Regents, Diocese of Rockville Centre Department of Education and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

17 September 4, 2011 The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Life Center of Long Island: Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk: Child Abuse: Daytop: DAYTOP Brighter Tomorrows: The Retreat (Domestic Violence Hotline) Birthright: Seabury Barn: Catholic Charities (Food Stamp Info): Fidelis (Family Health Plus): Good Shepherd Hospice: Hope House Ministries: Alcoholics Anonymous 24-Hr Hotline: Suicide Prevention SUICIDE Marriage Encounter Retrouvaille D.R.V.C. Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel and volunteers We have a few openings left in our full- day Kindergarten and full, 3- day Pre- K! Our Pre- K Program Provides: A nurturing environment focused on the whole child Development of social skills Math readiness, alphabet learning and reasoning skills Introduction to computers Aftercare available Our Kindergarten Provides: Rigorous NYS standards Small class sizes Special classes including art, computers, gym, library and music After school enrichment classes, before and aftercare available Come in for a tour, and see the Holy Family difference. The investment you make in your Please parents@holyfamilyregional.com , or visit