Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan

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1 The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan The Fourth Sunday of the Season of Advent December 23, 2012 Behold the handmaid of the Lord! Mission Statement We, the parish family of the Church of Saint Aidan, strengthened by the Eucharist and encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all, for we recognize that everyone is a child of God and no one should be excluded. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting social justice, engaging our youth in every aspect of parish life, and offering care and compassionate service to all. We invite everyone to walk with Jesus and experience His healing power and love. PARISH PHONE Rectory School Faith Formation Parish Social Ministry Music Ministry Ext West Ext Ext Ext Ext Fax East Ext. 9302

2 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2012 Late Advent Weekday Morning 2 Sm 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1: Vigil of Christmas Is 62: 1-5; Acts 13: 16-17, 22-25; Mt 1: 1-25 or 1: :30 AM No Mass 9:00 AM Mushorn & Palumbo Families 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Confession 4:00 PM Daniel P. Murphy-Church 4:00 PM Lv & Dcd Mbrs of Gallagher & Husch Families-Kirwin Hall 4:15 PM Gerard Dillon-Gymnasium 5:30 PM Elsie M. Tassone 8:00 PM Dcd Mbrs of Loughlin, McManus & Fitzpatrick Families 12:00 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2012 The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Midnight: Is 9: 1-6/ Ti 2: 11-14; Lk 2: 1-14 Dawn: Is 62: 11-12/ Ti 3: 4-7; Lk 2: Day: Is 52: 7-10/Heb 1: 1-6/Jn 1: 1-18 or 1: 1-5, :30 AM Marianne E. Molnar (49th Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Mildred, Edward & John Lally 10:30 AM Vito & Paul Patrick Dondiego & Dondiego & Devito Families 12:00 PM Gerard Dillon & Michael Soviero & Lv & Dcd Mbrs of Dillon & Soviero Families 1:30 PM Anthony R. Ameruso & Jason Lee Ameruso WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2012 St. Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59; Mt 10: :30 AM No Mass 9:00 AM Stephen A. Tschern (Namesday) 12:15 PM Frank Keegan 5:30 PM Stella Stio (Birthday Rem.) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 St. John, Apostle and Evangelist 1 Jn 1: 1-4; Jn 20: 1a, 2-8 6:30 AM Dorothy Convey 9:00 AM Elsie Tassone 12:15 PM Edward & Helen O Brien 5:30 PM Edward Pacelli (1st Anniversary Rem.) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2012 The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 1 Jn 1: 5 2: 2; Mt 2: :30 AM Brian Kelly 9:00 AM Vito Mossa (Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Anthony Tesoriero 5:30 PM Marie Andriano (Birthday Rem.) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2012 The Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord St. Thomas Becket, Bishop/Martyr 1 Jn 2: 3-11; Lk 2: :00 AM Edward Pacelli (1st Anniversary Rem.) MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29TH (CONTINUED) 3:00 PM Susan Walsh/Christopher Krastel Nuptial Mass 5:00 PM Charles & Maureen Healey (50th Wedding Anniversary Rem.) Olympia Linehan Frank Peragine Joseph Camisa (1st Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM Therese & Ralph Sposato SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2012 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3: 2-6, or 1 Sm 1: 20-22, 24-28; Col 3: or 3: or 1 Jn 3: 1-2, 21-24; Lk 2: :30 AM Robert James Lovdahl 9:00 AM Rosalie Pappas (Birthday Rem.) 10:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 12:00 PM Arthur Saittia (Birthday Rem.) William Ryan Stephen Markus Mary C. Balboni 5:00 PM Louise Arsena BANNS OF MARRIAGE THIRD WEEK Susan Walsh, St. Ignatius Loyola, NYC Christopher Krastel, St. Ignatius Loyola, NYC Tara Dowd, St. Aidan Jamie Holmes, St. Aidan PLEASE NOTE There will be no 6:30 AM Mass on Monday, December 24th, Wednesday, December 26th, Monday, December 31st or Wednesday, January 2nd. SICK: BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL CAROL & VINCENT LA SALA Requested by Their Loving Family PLEASE PRAY Kevin Mach, Connie Sheehan, Joanne Megiel-Klumpp, Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Janet Yopp, Peter F. Brala, Kathy Morgan, Theresa Timlin, John Gibbons, Ann O Brien, Christine Lucivero, Linda Yorio DECEASED: Marilyn O Brien, Anita Czaja, Daniel Steiniger, Michael O Sullivan, John Bardak, Vincent Tressa, Anthony Migone, Terry Scheets, Agnes Willoughby and for all those who have died serving our country.

3 December 23, 2012 SPERA IN DEO In my living room in the rectory I have a beautiful plaque of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. To be honest I cannot recall who gave it to me, but it has on it a wonderful maxim of Padre Pio. It reads: Pray, Hope and Don t Worry. What great advice! The holy Capuchin knew what he was talking about. People all over the world readily understood that his advice was to be valued and they came to him seeking counsel on a multiplicity of subjects. Basically they wanted to know what to do with their lives and especially the spiritual side of those lives. Padre Pio is a relatively recent saint, dying only in September of He was on the fast track to sainthood and was canonized by Pope John Paul II on June 12, This is a very different Christmas from many we have experienced. Its brilliance and eternal beauty has been touched by the violet of our sadness over the tragic events that occurred last Friday in Connecticut. If you are anything like me, you have probably been thinking how relatively unimportant so many things in our lives really are. Christmas parties are great, but the One these parties proclaim and celebrate is the real point of everything. The details of the party are insignificant as well are so many other things that surround the celebration of Christ s birth. At the time of this extraordinary Christmas I urge you to enter into prayer and talk to the Savior of the World and try once again to understand and believe even more in the boundless love He has for you and indeed for all of us. No one is excluded from that love even ones we may erroneously consider unworthy of that Infinite Ocean of Mercy and Kindness. God is not narrow-minded and limited. We are, but He is not! As an altar boy at St. Joseph s hundreds of times I answered the priest in Latin and said Spera in Deo Hope in God. Last night in saying the Rosary I was thinking of so many people who have helped me in my life and what a vast difference they made in my life. They were patient, kind, tolerant of my short comings and unfailingly available even when I inconvenienced them time and time again. They were sure signs of hope in times of uncertainty and sorrow. Jesus Christ is our hope and no matter what He will never fail any of us. Christmas is the absolute proof of a God Who loves us so much that He runs after us to draw us to His Heart. If you think about it, you will quickly come up with a list of people who have been so very good to you. They are a reflection of Jesus and His undying love for you. If they are alive, call them up and thank them. Mention them to Christ at Christmas Mass. As for you, be a living sign of hope and forgiveness that is so much a part of the Infinite Love of Jesus Christ. Padre Pio s last piece of advice, Don t worry is so appropriate for this Christmas when our lives have been visibly touched by the sadness of Newtown. There are so many things about which we can do so little; what we can do is place them in the hands of Jesus and Mary. I will remember all of you and your families at my Christmas Masses. May this Christmas be filled with all good things from the Heart of God and may Jesus and His Blessed Mother console our friends in Connecticut as only they can. Merry Christmas! In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald

4 2012 Church of Saint Aidan CONFESSIONS Saturdays 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-4:45 PM Monday, December 24th 11:00 AM-4:00 PM MASSES Christmas Vigil: Monday, December 24, :00 PM (Church and Kirwin Hall) 4:15 PM (Rock Mass-Gymnasium), 5:30 PM, 8:00 PM and Solemn Mass at Midnight with Choir Christmas Day: Tuesday, December 25, :30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM No Evening Masses on Christmas Night Mary, Mother of God Vigil: Monday, December 31, :30 PM No 7:30 PM Mass Mary, Mother of God: Tuesday, January 1, :00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 and 5:00 PM There will be two Masses on Christmas Eve at 4:00 PM and one at 4:15 PM 4:00 PM Church - Girls Choir, organ & cantor 4:00 PM Msgr. Kirwin Hall - piano & cantor 4:15 PM Gymnasium - Rock Mass with Christmas Carols Please note: There is no evening Mass on Christmas Day and no 7:30 PM Mass on December 31, As you plan your Christmas activities and prepare to attend one of our many liturgies on Christmas Eve/Day, we want to remind you that our 4:00 PM liturgies on Christmas Eve, both in the church and Kirwin Hall have become increasingly crowded, therefore, we have added an additional liturgy in the Gymnasium at 4:15 PM. There will be no 6:30 AM Mass on Monday, December 24th, Wednesday, December 26th, Monday, December 31st or Wednesday, January 2nd.

5 ADVENT MEMORIALS FIRST ADVENT CANDLE HUMBERTO & EDITH SARMIENTO Requested by M. Isabel Friedman SECOND ADVENT CANDLE STEPHEN A. TSCHERN Requested by Al & Emma Tschern THIRD ADVENT CANDLE JOSEPH & HARRIETTE PARENDO FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE PASQUALE SALVA

6 There will be confessions on Monday, December 24th Christmas Eve from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM HAPPY 93RD BIRTHDAY Monsignor Robert J. Kirwin December 27, 2012 May God bless you and keep you!

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8 2012 Christmas Memorials Thank you for your kind and generous response to our needs. 1st Left Column Wreath Donated by The Karman Family 1st Right Column Wreath Donated by The Schnelle Family COLUMN WREATHS (facing the Altar) BETSY KARMAN ROBERT SCHNELLE 2nd Left Column Wreath Donated by Theresa Sullivan 2nd Right Column Wreath Donated by Theresa Sullivan 3rd Left Column Wreath Donated by the Cross Family MARY & PATRICK HOGAN MAUREEN HOGAN GEORGE & IRENE CROSS 3rd Right Column Wreath Donated by Vanatta Family 4th Left Column Wreath Donated by Helen Majkowski 4th Right Column Wreath Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferrara ANTHONY & ELEANOR VANATTA Living and Deceased Members of MAJKOWSKI, STEPKOWSKI, MALEWICZ, SEBASTIAN & MACIAG FAMILIES EVA & VITO ZAMPELLA 5th Left Column Wreath Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferrara 5th Right Column Wreath ANNA & SAVERIO FERRARA PASQUALE SALVA

9 CHOIR LOFT WREATHS (left to right facing loft) 1st Choir Loft Wreath Donated by Joan Dukes & Norm Jardino 2nd Choir Loft Wreath Donated With Love The Family ERIC STABENAU With Love & Memories of Christmas Past for MICHAEL LEE 3rd Choir Loft Wreath Robert & Regina Kinney BRUNO J. KINNEY AND ANNE T. SPINAZZOLA 4th Choir Loft Requested by Julia Gaimaro & Family Christmas Greetings to all the Music Makers EXTERIOR WREATHS (left to right facing church) Left Exterior Door Donated by The Family of Thomas Johnson Center Exterior Door Donated by Laurie Longman Right Exterior Door Donated by John & Marlene Lobato THOMAS JOHNSON CAROL & VINCENT LA SALA Beloved Parents, Grandparents & Great Grandparents Deceased Members of LOBATO & MARTINS FAMILIES LARGE ALTAR TREES 1st Left Large Christmas Tree Our Beloved Daughter Donated by The Murphy Family REGINA MURPHY at Christmas 2nd Left Large Christmas Tree IN THANKSGIVING 1st Right Large Christmas Tree Donated by Abballe Plumbing FOR THE INTENTIONS OF ALL THOSE SUFFERING FROM HURRICANE SANDY 2nd Right Large Christmas Tree Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Peter La Bianca HELEN LOMBARDO RALPH PROCACCINI & JOSEPH & PALMIRA LA BIANCA

10 LARGE WREATHS Left Large Wreath Vestibule of Church Donated by His Family Right Large Wreath Vestibule of Church Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Granger Left Large Wreath Back of Church Right Large Wreath Back of Church Large Wreath Front of Gymnasium Donated by Frank Schreitmueller Large Wreath Front of Finamore Donated by The Villa Family Decorations Front of Rectory Donated by Patrick & Stephen Kiernan Evergreen Roping Donated by Colleen, Conor & Fiona Cahill Large Wreath in Front of Upper School Donated by Patricia & Thomas Tilley GREGORY ABATEMARCO TRENT & ANGELINA BONASERA MICHAEL & ANNA JAKOBY DANIEL REILLY ANNE SCHREITMUELLER Merry Christmas in Heaven CALOGERO VILLA CORNELIA KIERNAN, PHILIP A. RYAN, PHILIP G. RYAN & MARY E. RYAN MICHAEL J. CAHILL PATRICIA TENNIS, JAMES TENNIS & EDGAR TILLEY Large Wreath in Front of Lower School the GRAZIANO & DE ROSA FAMILIES

11 Front Windows Mary s Transept 3 Side Windows Mary s Transept Left Side Isle Window Candle Memorials 1 #1 WILLIAM G. & LOUISE BATTERSON Donated by Bernadette & William Batterson #2 MARY TERESA COLEMAN, HELEN M. COLEMAN & KEVIN RYAN Donated by Bernadette & William Batterson 6 #3 STEVEN MICHITSCH Donated by The Michitsch Family #4 the PACIFICO FAMILY Donated by: Connie Pacifico #5 the LIVING AND DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE WOSKA & FALLON FAMILIES Donated by Margaret Woska #6 MEGHAN M. JESTIC Donated by Mary & Herb Wetzler #7 THE KEARNS & WATERS FAMILIES Donated by Richard & Maureen Kearns #8 THE KEARNS & WATERS FAMILIES Donated by Richard & Maureen Kearns #9 THE KEARNS & WATERS FAMILIES Donated by Richard & Maureen Kearns #10 THE KEARNS & WATERS FAMILIES Donated by Richard & Maureen Kearns #11 EDWARD MIRECKI Donated by The Liparoto Family #12 EDWARD MIRECKI Donated by The Liparoto Family #13 All We Miss At Christmas Donated by Neil and Elena Petruzzi #14 All We Miss At Christmas Donated by Neil and Elena Petruzzi #15 PEG & BILL BURLINGAME Donated by Peg & Bill Burlingame #16 ALICE & WILLIAM WINTERS Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Winters #17 KEVIN P. CUNNINGHAM Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Winters #18 the ANNAMAE & HAL TERRY & HERLEN FORMAN Donated by The Terry Family #19 the MARY MATTEO Donated by The Terry Family #20 the KATHLEEN HAGAN Donated by The Terry Family Front Windows St. Joseph s Transept Side Windows St. Joseph s Transept Right Side Isle #21 HARRIETTE & JOSEPH PARENDO #22 IN THANKSGIVING #23 IN THANKSGIVING #24 INTENTIONS OF THE SAINATO FAMILY #25 INTENTIONS OF THE SAINATO FAMILY #26 FOR THE CHILDREN IN NEWTOWN, CT

12 Today s Gospel tells of the Virgin Mary, pregnant herself, hurrying off to help her cousin Elizabeth. The model of good stewardship, she who had given herself to bear the Savior gave her time and love to others as well. STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION 12/18 /11 $30,660 12/16/12 $33,010 (+4.40%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish! HELPERS ARE NEEDED Volunteers are needed to assist with arranging the Sanctuary flowers for Christmas. If you have an hour of free time on Monday, December 24th, please come to the church at 9:45 AM to lend a hand. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Religious Freedom committee meetings are still being held. There is still a lot to do! The next meeting will be held January 28, 2013 at 7:30 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT THANK YOU A sincere Thank You to all of the participants in our 5th Annual Christmas Pageant! It seems to be a popular and growing tradition already kids are talking about what part they d like to play next year! Pageant players, lighting, directing, lambs, cows, donkeys, Mary and Joseph-thank you all for bringing to life the Nativity Story. It was truly a beautiful evening for our parish. What a heart-warming and spiritual evening it was. God Bless you all this Christmas Season and in the New Year! Once again, thank you for sharing your giftedness with our entire parish family. Sincerely, Father Tom Tassone ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE If any alcoholic, substance abuser, family or friend of a substance abuser needs help or support, call the L.I. Council on Alcohol (LICADD) or Deacon Sal Villani at (516) The following are self-help meetings are available at St. Aidan parish that meet in the Rectory basement unless otherwise stated or call Dc. Sal Villani at (516) AA-Wednesday 7:15 PM (S); 9:00 PM (CD); Friday 6:00 PM (S); Saturday 11:00 AM (CD), 7:15 PM (B) and 9:00 PM (O); Big Book Study Group Monday 7:30 PM (O). NA (Narcotics Anonymous) Tuesday 8:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 PM, Sunday 8:30 PM. NA Hot Line (516) AL-ANON/Adult/Child-Tuesdays 8:00 PM (CD) Finamore Parish Center. AL-ANON-Thursday (S) 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. Location: LICADD, 114 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY (S)=Step; (CD)=Closed/Discussion; (B)=Beginners; (O)=Open.

13 CHRISTMAS CUSTOMS REVISITED In Slavic countries there are many customs connected with the celebration of the Christ Child s birth. One such tradition is the breaking of Oplatek or Christmas wafer. The wafer, which looks much like unconsecrated communion bread, is traditionally broken at grace before the Christmas Eve meal. If you are interested in making the tradition part of your Christmas celebration, please purchase an Oplatek at the Rectory office ($2.00 donation). LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA This year we wait for the Messiah within the context of the YEAR of FAITH and no one knew more about waiting in faith and preparing in hope for the Messiah than Our Lady. She hastens to receive the longawaited One in a pilgrimage of faith, from place to place, not finding a suitable dwelling to lay down the Blessed One! During this hallowed time when we are waiting for the Prince of Peace, may we have the patience to accept the reality of a sinful world where we live, without it dampening our enthusiasm, confidence and hope. May the Mother of God be a constant presence in our own pilgrimage of faith. May we receive in our hearts the Child she carries for us, the One which was wholly sufficient to Himself, but became susceptible to cold, to hunger, to thirst and pain! In this YEAR of FAITH lets pray to receive the grace to see the sublime dignity of the human person, ratified in His Incarnation, to perceive the gift of human love participant in His own love for us, to recognize the beauty of the natural word as a reflection of the grandeur of God. Because this year holds the promise of special graces, we shall encounter Christ in the form of the Baby Child, we shall enter into a personal relationship with the One who so loved us that became a helpless baby and that encounter would totally change us!! May we all have eyes and ears to recognize and receive His beautiful presence in a new way during this year, and may we follow Him with confidence and courage! I am always grateful for the opportunity to bring to all of you these CDs so inspiring! At this particular time, Advent and Christmas, you respond with such kindness, almost all the CDs with a Christmas theme are taken before the season is over! I reflect on the good these teaching works do on countless souls in need of solid doctrine. Thank you for your good work! With prayers that you and your loved ones have a blessed Christmas Season! Toti Conforti

14 Lately we have been a little down so let s treat ourselves to a night of fun and friendship in the St. Aidan Spirit! Come be a part of something special! Annual St. Aidan Parish New Year s Eve Party Chaired by: Peggy & Charlie Karazia Msgr. Kirwin Hall 8:30 PM till 12:30 AM Outstanding music by Steve Griffin* soda* beer* wine* sandwiches* salads* cookies* coffee* tea* chips* Champagne for toasting* warm atmosphere* fun evening* welcome in the New Year with friends*- all this for only $35.00 per person. Tickets/Reservations: Mary Lou Grady payable: St. Aidan Church Last year was the biggest crowd ever! We need and welcome your help. So, don t sit home to ring in Let s be together. Give yourself New Years Eve Tickets for Christmas! We thank Monsignor McDonald for allowing this party to continue. Name: Phone# Amount enclosed: Please seat me with Call above or bring to Rectory: Attention: Mary Lou New Year s Eve Don t wait make your reservations early Cut-off date December 20th after that tickets will be $40 per person Please note that our brand new elevator is now in full operation!

15 ST. AIDAN SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2013 Phone Number (516) X9202 or X9302 Registration of new applicants wishing to attend St. Aidan School in September 2013 will take place as follows:. Tuesday, January 8, 2013 Kindergarten and Grade 1 West Campus Building 9:00-10:00 A.M. for Parishioners 10:15-11:15 A.M. for Non-parishioners Re-registration of our present Pre-K students returning for Kindergarten will be completed through the mail. Information will be forwarded to you through school. Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Grades 2-3 West Campus Building and Grades 4-8 East Campus Building 9:00-10:00 A.M. for Parishioners 10:15-11:15 A.M. for Non-parishioners Grades N-8 West Campus Building 7:00-9:00 P.M (For parents who are unable to make the other scheduled registration times) Preference is given to those presently enrolled in our school and to students who have siblings in St. Aidan School. The following items are required for all new applicants at registration: copies of birth and Baptismal certificates (will not be returned), all immunization and health records, social security number and your parish envelope number. There will be a non-refundable fee of $125 per family for all registrants. The age cut-off date for all grades is November 30 th. This registration is an application process only. Applications will be reviewed thoroughly and you will be notified as to the status of your child s acceptance into our school.

16 Nassau County Office of Emergency Management Nassau County is Getting Prepared Are You? Did you know that more than 1,200 Nassau County residents are CERT team members? The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response and recovery skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. The training will give you some peace of mind; help you, your family, and your community. You can make a difference. Everyone can help and anyone can be a valuable team member. Becoming a CERT member is interesting, fun and free. You start with Basic Training and build your knowledge through ongoing training classes and hands-on exercises. The next course starts Wednesday, January 23rd, The course is three hours per class for six nights, once a week. Class 1: Wednesday, January 23rd - Intro to ICS & CERT Organization Class 2: Wednesday, January 30th - Fire Suppression & Radio Class 3: Wednesday, February 6th - Disaster Medical Operations I & II Class 4: Wednesday, February 13th - Light Search & Rescue Class 5: Wednesday, February 20th - Sheltering Introduction Class 6: Wednesday, February 27th - Terrorism, Disaster Psychology Start Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM, instruction starts promptly at 7:00 PM and ending at 10:00 PM. Location: Church of St. Aidan, Msgr. Kirwin Hall, 505 Willis Avenue (Willis Ave. at Pembroke St.), Williston Park, NY For more information or to sign up for Basic Training, contact the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management at (516) or visit our web site at: <

17 ST. AIDAN S JUST WE TWO St. Aidan School will host a weekly Just We Two program for children between the ages of two and three years accompanied by his/her parent or caregiver. The program will introduce your child to the idea of a school setting in a preschool classroom and allows bonding time for you and your child in a fun environment. There will be an age-appropriate craft, free play, snack time (provided by parent for their own child), story and simple songs and finger plays. January 2013 Session: Meets: Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 A.M. or 11:00-12:30 P.M. Begins January 8, 2013 Cost: $90 If you are interested please call (516) x9202 to register. BETHANY RETREAT MARK YOUR 2013 CALENDARS While all those 2013 calendars are arriving in the mail at your home, why not jot down an upcoming date at St. Aidan s. Our Parish Bethany Retreat Friday, April 12, 2013 and Saturday, April 13, 2013 Theme: Can you drink the cup? Matt: Watch the bulletin for more details! REMEMBERING OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as we continue to pray for world peace.

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19 Don t Miss St. Aidan Holy Name Society First Annual Super Bowl Raffle Check Out these Four Super Prizes 1st Quarter: Kindle Fire 2nd Quarter: ipad 3rd Quarter: LCD HD TV 4th Quarter: MacBook Here s How it Works: Only 100 Boxes Will Be Sold Cost: $50 Per Box Boxes Will be Picked Randomly You ll be Notified of Box Number by or Phone Drop off the Below Form to Rectory by January 15, 2013 Winners will be Notified Day After Super Bowl Holy Name 2013 Super Bowl Raffle Name: Phone: Any Questions Call Fred Pacher fpacher@optimum.net Thank You for Your Support of the Holy Name Society Mission!

20 January 6th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Clothing Drive-Finamore; 12:30-1:30 PM meeting in Sts. Peter & Paul Room February 3rd Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Community Room March 3rd Mommas House/Birthright Drive 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Finamore Meeting 12:30-1:30 PM Sts. Peter & Paul Room March 28th Holy Thursday-Egg Coloring Parker Institute. Meet at Convent at 1:30 PM March Bethany Retreat-information to follow. April 14th Meeting Convent Community Room 2:15-3:30 PM April 21st 10:30 AM Mass Mother/Daughter Brunch Lucky Duck, Garden City. More information to follow. May 4th Plant Sale Pickup 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Flynn House Astor Place, WP May 5th Bake Sale 9:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Francis Garden (weather permitting); meeting 12:30-2:00 PM Convent Community Room elections June 11th Installation of new officers and new members 7:00 PM in Kirwin Hall. More information to follow. Any questions call Mrs. Lamere at (631) or JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS CLOTHING DRIVE A Clothing Drive will be held on Sunday, January 6th from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM in Finamore Parish Center. Any kind of clothing, coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, etc. are need for adults, children and babies. Donations will be made to New Ground and St. John the Baptist, our Partners in Faith. There will be a meeting for all JCDA members from 12:30-1:30 PM in Finamore Parish Center on January 6th. For information please call Adele Lamere at (631) DECEMBER December 23- Christmas Party 6-8 December 30- Ice Skating Trip JANUARY January 6- Meeting 6:00-7:30 January 12- Tentative Ski Trip January 13- Meeting 6:00-7:30 January 20- NO MEETING January 27- Angelina s Night, 6-7:30, bring $10 to the restaurant

21 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Love caritas is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force that has its origin in God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, PLEASE NOTE THAT WITH THE HOLIDAYS UPON US, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT ANY GENTLY USED CLOTHING, TOYS OR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS!! PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING ON THE BACK STEPS! FOOD PANTRY: Our next monthly food drive will be taking place during the weekend of January 5 th & 6 th. If you would like to contribute to the pantry, please bring your non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to the back of the church or to the parish social ministry office. We could use some spaghetti sauce, snacks, meat, frozen vegetables and frozen dinners. BLOOD DRIVE: Please consider giving the best gift of all on Sunday, January 6 th. St. Aidan s Church along with the Corpus Christi Council K of C are Co-sponsoring a blood drive for the Long Island Blood Services. We could also use some 7 th & 8 th grade students on Sunday, December 30 th to help us register blood donors. If your child is in need of community service and is available to help out on Sunday, December 30 th, (there will be two shifts (8:00-10:30 AM and 10:30 AM-1:00 PM) please call the parish social ministry office at (516) x9408. We are in need of 8 students in all. On behalf of the Parish Social Ministry, I would like to wish everyone a peaceful and Joyful Christmas filled with God s love and blessings! PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office will be closed on Monday, December 24 th (Christmas Eve) and December 25 th (Christmas Day)!

22 2012 CRI PO Box Canton, OH Ages 3-6 December 23, 2012 Micah 5:2-5

23 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training schedule and register online for a class being offered by several local parishes at CHRISTMAS RECESS The Religious Education Program is currently in recess. Classes will resume on Thursday, January 3 rd for our Pre-K and Kindergarten classes only. All other classes will resume the week of January 7 th. The Religious Education office will be CLOSED on December 24 th & 25 th as well as on January 1 st but will be open for its normal hours on the other days during the recess. May you all have a Blessed Christmas and a Holy and Happy New Year! 1 st GRADE TEACHER NEEDED Due to family obligations, one of our 1 st Grade catechists in unable to continue teaching this school year. We are therefore in serious need of a person who can take over a 1 st Grade class from 4:00 5:00 PM on Mondays. Classes resume on January 7 th and run into early May. If you can serve in this valuable ministry, or have any questions, please call the Religious Education Office at (516) x9404. CALENDAR CHANGE Parents of students in the Religious Education Program, please mark our calendar for the month of January with the following two changes: With the exception of the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes, there will be no other classes meeting the week of December 31 st. Classes WILL NOW BE HELD at their regular times on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, January 22 nd, 23 rd and 24 th. OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. PARTY INVITATION The Columbian Squires Circle of Corpus Christi Council # 2502 of the Knights of Columbus invite Catholic boys from age to their Just After Christmas Party on Thursday, December 27 th at 7:30 pm in the Fr. Tulley Room of the K of C Hall (lower level), 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. Food and beverages will be served and the price can t be beat, Free. Please RSVP to Matthew Kelly via at kellyofmineola@earthlink.net or via phone to (516)

24 AROUND THE DIOCESE Religion and Rock-Tune into Religion and Rock with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00-8:00 AM on WBAB FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite Channel 117. You can visit us anytime to listen or download a show at or Religion & Rock on Tunes. For more information about our television shows go to or, for more information, please call (516) Topics for the month of DecemberDecember 23rd (Christmas Special); December 30th (New Year). Couples Hoping For Children-are invited to join us each month as we explore where God is in the waiting, struggles, disappointments and joys of the journey towards parenthood. 7:30-9:00 PM January 22nd, February 12th, March 12th. Registration requested by calling (516) x37. $20 per couple/st. Ignatius Retreat House. For information call (516) Family, Marriage and Individual Therapy-Professional therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists, is available to our parish and 147 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. Gorge Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the past 38 years for the convenience of parishioners. Services are provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, a proprietary professional corporation, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. Confidential information and appointments are available by calling Dr. Giuliani at (631) or the website at thecatholiccounselingcenter.com The Mineola District Council of PTAs and the Mineola Public Schools present the second show of the Children's Cultural Arts Series for the winter of 2013, CAPS FOR SALE AND THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF, on SATURDAY, JANU- ARY 5, 2:00 PM. These two well-loved stories brought to life in a large-scale puppetry and mask production by Hudson Vagabond Puppets. The last show of the season, MUTTVILLE COMIX COMEDY DOG SHOW, has been rescheduled on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2:00 PM. Watch professional clown Johnny Peers and his 15 dogs perform a variety of hilarious tricks. Get ready to howl! (This show was was originally scheduled on November 3. If you already purchased tickets and cannot make the rescheduled date, contact Debbie (516) or debtobar@yahoo.com for a refund.) You may purchase tickets for an INDIVIDUAL SHOW at $5 per show. You may purchase tickets at the door or may reserve your tickets in advance by submitting your requests with payment and telephone contact information no later than December 31st to DISTRICT COUNCIL CULTURAL ARTS, c/o Debbie Tobar, 12 Croyden Road, Mineola, NY Checks should be written out to District Council Cultural Arts. You may then pick up your tickets at the Box Office 30 minutes prior to the show. Children under three and adults are FREE. Adults must remain with children during the shows. Any questions, contact Debbie (516) The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Thomas Tassone, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext Deacon Francis J. Love - ext Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand), Music Director ext Address drago@staidanparish.org St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3, ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Mrs. Marie-Elaine Galenskas, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext Mrs. Elaine Smith, Coordinator Special Needs ext Parish Social Ministry - ext Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext Pastoral Council - ext Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey, Cathy Jansen, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente Buildings & Grounds Department ext *************** Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment.. Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish. Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext Adoration First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.