The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Mission Statement

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1 Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York (Fax) Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2013 Behold, the eyes of the Lord The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext Deacon Francis J. Love - ext Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext Deacon Rudy Martin - ext Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext address drago@staidanparish.org The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law 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. St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext Parish Social Ministry - ext Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson 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.

2 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 Weekday Rom 4: 20-25; Lk 12: :30 AM Jane Peveraro 9:00 AM James Finn (24th Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Dr. Robert Filardi 5:30 PM Frank Raio, Jr. (Birthday Rem.) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2013 Bl. John Paul II, Pope Rom 5: 12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Lk 12: :30 AM Sister Therese Schnurr, SC 9:00 AM Vicky Mejia (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Philip Stein (Anniversary Rem.) & Lv. Ints. of Lorna Murray 5:30 PM Edward Przeniczny (1st Anniversary Rem.) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 St. John Capistrano, Priest Rom 6: 12-18; Lk 12: :30 AM Richard Brassel 9:00 AM John Portelli 12:15 PM Kevin Caden (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Pasquale Avelli (Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM Rosary for Life THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013 St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop Rom 6: 19-23; Lk 12: :30 AM Raymond J. Sr. & Carmela Voulo 9:00 AM Donald, Joseph & Alice Husch 12:15 PM Julia Campbell 5:30 PM Brian Kelly FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013 Weekday Rom 7: 18-25a; Lk 12: :30 AM Concetta Cavalleri 9:00 AM Terence J. Sullivan (Wedding Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Robert Cremin 5:30 PM Donald F. Bruschi (Birthday Rem.) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 Weekday Rom 8: 1-11; Lk 13: 1-9 9:00 AM Howard Jennings 12:30-1:30 PM Confessions 5:00 PM John A. Higgins (Anniversary Rem.) Larry Brown (3rd Anniversary Rem.) Louise Sebastian (Anniversary Rem.) Annette Troiano (Anniversary Rem.) Anthony Falco 7:30 PM Gilbert Duvalsaint (8th Anniversary Rem.) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 35: 12-14, 16-18; 2 Tm 4: 6-8, 16-18; Lk 18: :30 AM Edward Przeniczny (1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Niccolo Vavala 10:30 AM Cornelia Kiernan (Birthday Rem.) MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK 12:00 PM Catherine Jakubowski (Anniversary Rem.) Brian Kelly (1st Anniversary Rem.) Suzanne Scarola (1st Anniversary Rem.) Donald R. Miller Richard Brassel 1:30 PM 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass Joanne & Paul Kaplan 3:30 PM Karen Ciardulli/Anthony Scapicchio Nuptial Ceremony 5:00 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan ANOINTING OF THE SICK AFTER THE 12:00 PM MASS SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK The opportunity to be anointed with the Oil of the Sick will take place on Sunday, October 27th after the 12:00 noon Mass. All who wish to be anointed should gather in Mary s transept immediately after the Mass. If you are facing surgery, suffering from increased physical, mental, emotional illness or suffering from chronic pain, you should consider being anointed. BANNS OF MARRIAGE SECOND WEEK Jaclyn Sporbert, Sacred Heart, Merrick, NY Salvatore Gismondi, St. Aidan Stephanie Boccia, St. Aidan Robert Milcetic, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY THIRD WEEK Karen Ciardulli, St. Aidan Anthony Scapicchio, St. Aidan BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of PHILIP AND LAWRENCE OLSEN Requested by Kathryn Olsen

3 October 20, 2013 CARA CARA (Center for the Applied Research in the Apostolate) is an organization founded in 1964 which works with statistics and their implications for the life of the Church. If you look on their website, you can find an awful lot of interesting information about Catholicism in the United States. Recently CARA has pointed out both good news and bad for us. The good news is that Catholics are the least likely of all religious denominations in the United States to divorce. That really makes me happy although about 27% of Catholics do divorce and that number is far too many. It almost seems that divorce in the United States is growing like a cancer. What once was a rarity is becoming more and more common even for those married over 25 or 30 years. The bad news and it is very bad news is that Catholics are not marrying in Church. This I have mentioned in this column before and is something that priests all over the Diocese of Rockville Centre know: the number of marriages is on a downward spiral. This constitutes a huge pastoral problem. If they don t marry in the Church, what will the relationship such people have with the Church be after marriage? Will they have their children baptized and will they send them to religious education classes? Hopefully, they will. That is, however, only a hope. I can understand (not agree with) why young people avoid a church wedding. For one thing, weddings have been more and more secularized. Every Sunday I read the accounts of marriages in the New York Times and there is not a Sunday I do not read of a couple who was married by a person who became a mail order minister for the occasion. And then there is the ever growing popularity of having the ceremony and reception at a special venue. Another reason that may end the idea of a church wedding is that the couple is not very attached to the Church and may just feel it is more honest to get married in a non-religious atmosphere. As I have said in other columns, many may just wish to avoid Pre-Cana and want to avoid any questions or criticism of their lack of religious practice. I realize they are young and may think of planning a marriage in church as something that is challenging. It is not and I have found the couples who come here friendly and very cooperative. Parents and relatives are often faced with the problem when the news is broken that the wedding will be outside the Catholic Church. Certainly they should express the teaching of the Church that Catholics are obliged to be married in a

4 way that is recognized by the Catholic Church. After that, it is better to say nothing more and try to avoid unpleasantness and pressuring the couple to do something they don t want to do. There is no point in alienating them further from the Church by arguing and harassing tactics. That will accomplish nothing but cause unhappiness and division in the family. In no way am I condoning marriage outside the Church. Such a marriage is invalid and the couple is not married in the eyes of God and the Catholic Church. Please note that for various reasons a Catholic may receive permission from the bishop to marry a non-catholic in a ceremony that takes place outside a Catholic church. Should you have any questions about this at all, please speak with me and I will do everything I can to help and clarify the situation. Finally, many people are invalidly married (were never married in accord with the law of the Church) and these situations can be readily corrected. The sad reality is that many invalidly married Catholics can easily marry in the Church and don t. In so many cases very little needs to be done all they need to do is talk to a priest. Again, feel free to talk to me about these matters. I will do everything I can to help you. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald FLOWER MEMORIAL A BIRTHDAY THANKSGIVING GINNY GALLAGHER Requested by Maura Gallagher (Mary s Shrine) Today s Gospel calls all of us, not just the apostles, to go...and make disciples. If we cannot actually go to the missions, we can answer Jesus call by giving generously of our prayers and financial resource4s to support those who can and so. STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION 10/14/12 $25,638 10/13/13 $22,848 (-10.88%) This weekend s second collection is for World Mission Sunday. Next weekend s second collection is for the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish!

5 LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Last week I was asked by a parishioner why I write and propose to pray the Rosary when it is not part of Scripture, and we are to follow the Bible, the Sacraments, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. I will try to answer it with a few miracles attributed to the power of the Rosary, and what many Popes had recommended. But above all, what the most Holy Virgin had asked so many times! In Fatima she said to pray the Rosary as the efficacious means of stopping the wars, sanctify ourselves, console Our Lord, obtain the salvation of many souls. Pope Pius XI, Pope Leo XIII, and all the Popes in modern times, recommended to pray it as the most excellent form of prayer. In October 7, 1571 a fierce battle between the Christians and Turkish took place in Lepanto and, even as the Christians were vastly outnumbered, their victory saved Christian Europe. It happened while in Rome thousands were marching in the streets reciting the Rosary! The Feast of the Most Holy Rosary is celebrated on this day. After World War II, Catholic Austria was under the communist Russia. For 3 years they endured this tyranny, then they remembered the Battle of Lepanto and how the victory came after praying the Rosary so they started a crusade where more than 70,000 people pledged to pray it daily. Then on May 13, 1955, the anniversary of Fatima, the Marxists left, peacefully, Austria. In 1962, the communist were taking over Brazil. A woman, named A. Bastos, organized a Rosary rally in Sao Paulo, 600,000 women praying the Rosary broke up the takeover without a single death encountered. The above accounts are just a few examples of the Power of this prayer! Let s pray the Rosary with our children as Our Mother asks us to do, and we will see a change in our family. This week we have wonderful CDs! Discipline That Last a Lifetime, by Dr. Ray Guarendy. A Guide to Raising (almost) Perfect Kids, by Dr. Gregory and Lisa Popcak. How to Apply our Faith to our Families, by Kimberly Hahn. All CDs are absolutely wonderful for families, try to give them away, many will benefit for your act of kindness! Toti Conforti SICK: DECEASED: PLEASE PRAY Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Peter F. Brala, Christine Lucivero, Geoffrey Hamilton, Jenny Malewicz, Louis Malewicz, Marianne Cusmano, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Owen Hogan, Addie Mina, Nina Procaccini Honorato Martinez, Carmine Manzolillo, Ann Marie Monroe, Julius Lipp, Bishop James Daly and for all those who have died serving our country. REMEMBERING OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as we continue to pray for world peace.

6 WORLD MISSION SUNDAY This weekend, October 19th/20th, is World Mission Sunday weekend. We are called to this Eucharistic Celebration and invited to do good on earth, to be missionary by putting our faith into action in support of the work of missionaries like Sister Clara who rescues girls from human trafficking in India, giving them a loving home. Your prayers and generous gifts to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday weekend support the tireless work of so many priests, religious and lay leaders around the world as they offer practical, emotional and spiritual care to communities, children and families in desperate need, bringing the light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances. For more information visit : Please make all checks payable to THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH. CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Next weekend s second collection is for the Catholic Ministries Appeal, October 27th/28th. We have almost reached our parish goal of $173,000. If you have not made a pledge or donation please consider giving to this very worthy cause. Why Contribute? Our parish receives a monetary return on all collected funds. Funds from this appeal are used to support Religious Programs, Religious Education, Social Ministry (Food Pantry etc.) All donations are tax deductible. COLLECTION FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES November 2nd/3rd The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has a approved a special national collection to be taken up once every three years to support the Archdiocese for the Military Services. The Church of St. Aidan will take up this collection the weekend of November 2nd/3rd.

7 Help St. Aidan Parish Cross the Finish Line MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY! 2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal GOAL: $173,000 Pledges: $137,355 # of Gifts 623 Amount Needed: $ 35,645 Why Contribute? St. Aidan Parish receives a return on the money collected Money is used to support Religious Programs Religious Education Social Ministry (Food Pantry etc.) Donations are tax deductible $173, 000 PARISH: PLEDGE: $ NAME : DOWN PAYMENT: $ ADDRESS: BALANCE: $ Please mail this form and checks made payable to: PHONE: Catholic Ministries Appeal PO Box 4000 DONOR SIGNATURE: Rockville Centre, NY

8 St. Aidan School Casino Night Saturday, November 23, :00 11:00 PM Monsignor Kirwin Hall $50.00 Includes: Light Appetizers, Soda, Water, Unlimited Beer and Wine And Chips for Play Evening to Include: Professional Tables of Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and Poker Cash Prizes for 50/50 Raffle Trade Chips in for chances at fabulous prizes Opportunity to purchase additional gambling chips throughout the evening. If you have any questions, please contact: Jen Wing Phone: (516) Mary Wood Phone: (516) MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND Please complete the form below and return it to the Rectory or School (Attn: CASINO NIGHT RESERVATIONS) with a check payable to PACE. Spots are limited, please make your reservation today. Name: Phone Number: Number of People Attending: At $50 per person Total Amount Enclosed:

9 We are All-In for St. Aidan s Casino Night The success of our fundraising efforts for Casino Night on November 23 rd depends on donations and sponsorships from our community, as well as, friends and family. Any donation is deeply appreciated. All sponsors will be posted by the table they are sponsoring for all who attend the event to see. Please complete the form below and return it with a check payable to PACE to: St. Aidan School - Casino Night 510 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY By November 1 st If you have any questions, please call Mary Wood at (516) or Jennifer Wing at (516) Yes, I would like to sponsor the following (check the appropriate box): Sponsorship is available for whole table or partial table. Corporate Sponsorship: Table of Choice: $ Includes: Food, Beverage and Sponsorship Play Money Craps Table Donation $ Roulette Table Donation $ Black Jack Table Donation $ Poker Table Donation $ Play Money Embossed with Business Name or Logo YOUR LOGO HERE $ Raffle Basket Donation Supporter of St. Aidan Ace: $501 or more Queen: $101-$250 King: $251-$500 Jack: Up to $100 Name Phone Number Address Address:

10 A big thank you to the St. Aidan Parishioners who joined with 30 + parishes from the Rockville Centre Dioceses to pray the Rosary. And thank you to all who joined us in prayer from your homes. The Rosary Rally was a wonderful prayerful event. The next meeting at St. Aidan s is Monday, October 28 th at 7:30 PM in Kirwin Hall. All are welcome! If you can t join us the following actions can be taken from your home: *Pray * Fast *Attend Adoration and Holy Mass *Sacrifice *Penance *Educate yourself, your family & friends *Follow USCCB Action Items at *join and follow the NYS catholic Action Network for news of developments affecting freedom of religion and conscience in New York at *Advise your federal and state officials of the critical need for them to actively support freedom of religion for all. Remind them of their obligation as elected officials and as Americans to uphold the 1 st amendment s protection of religious liberty. Please remember, God has given us free will, intellect and a voice to preach the truth of His love for all mankind and to protect His church including its mission of healing. We pray to our Blessed Virgin Mother to strengthen us that we may use our abilities wisely to preserve religious freedom for all. ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Please attend our Corporate Mass for deceased Rosarians, Joan Rodgers and Catherine Wills, on Sunday, November 3rd at 9:00 AM. We assemble at 8:45 AM in the St. Francis Garden, weather permitting. All are welcome. Erin Von Uffel, DM will be our guest speaker on November 4th at the general meeting starting at 7:30 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. The topic will be about Sister Marie De Mandat-Gracey, the founder of The House of the Virgin Mary, Ephesus Turkey. Catholic pilgrims visit the house based on the belief that Mary, the Mother of Jesus was taken to this house by St. John and lived there until her Assumption. Please join us for this every enlightening and informative evening. Refreshments will be served.

11 Please join us on Wednesday, November 6th 7:15-8:30 PM in St. Aidan Church. For information please call Father Kevin Dillon at (516) x9105.

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13 HERRICKS COMMUNITY PLAYERS presents Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Directed by John Hayes Friday & Saturday, October 18, 19, 25, 8 PM Sunday, October 20 & 3 PM Adult $23 - Sr./Child (12 and under) $18 For tickets please call (516) Herricks Community Center. 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY HALLOWEEN PARADE SPONSORED BY KIWANIS Williston Park will hold its Annual Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 31st. All ghosts, goblins, witches and those who want to join the fun can come to the American Legion parking field at 6:15 PM. The parade steps off promptly at 6:30 PM and will proceed down Broad Street route this year, ending at the Village Hall. There will also be the Pumpkin Contest held at the Village Hall. Please drop off all carved and decorated pumpkins at 6:00 PM in front of the Village Hall on Thursday, October 31st before the parade. ROSARY & ADORATION FOR LIFE On Wednesday, October 23rd at 7:30 PM, the Mary, Queen of Peace Prayer Group will host a ROSARY FOR LIFE. Please join us as we pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet together, through Mary for all of life. See you that night in the church, bring a friend. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS COURT ST. AIDAN #1577 Sunday, October 20th, is Catholic Daughters Sunday. Court St. Aidan # 1577 will be holding their annual bake sale after all the Sunday masses in the St. Francis Garden. Please stop by for some delicious baked goods! UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 7:30 PM in St. Aidan s School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Guest Speaker: Dr. John Palmer, Coordinator-Renewal Apostolate, Diocese of Rockville Centre Healing Prayer. Music by Ria Music Ministry. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information please call Tecky at (516) PEANUT BUTTER GANG Thank you everyone who volunteered to make peanut butter sandwiches last Saturday. We made about 1,360 sandwiches. The Gang meets on the second Saturday of every month. Join us if you can.

14 SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES - MONTHLY SINGLES GATHERING Saturday, November 2nd at 8:30 PM. Monthly gathering for singles; discussion, meditation, socialization. $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. Contact: Ray (516) or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com. AUTHOR APPEARANCE AT THE WILLISTON PARK LIBRARY Sunday, October 20th at 2:00 PM ROSANNA CHIOFALO Copies of Bella Fortuna and Carissima are available for purchase at the library and the day of the event $15.00 each. Assembly room of Village Hall (3rd Floor) 494 Willis Avenue, Williston Park. (Parking lot and elevator are located at the back of the building on Meagher Place.) THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) Did You Know-Our Catholic faith teaches us to Love thy neighbor as thyself. Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day. Watch Sporting Events The Knights of Columbus Lounge (186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola -lower level) is open Monday Friday evening at 7:30 PM and Sunday afternoons during football season, and has large flat screen TVs for your watching pleasure and reasonably priced beverages. 90 th Anniversary Gala Corpus Christi Council # 2502 of the Knights of Columbus will celebrate its 90 th Anniversary with a Dinner-Dance on Saturday, November 9, 2013, from 6:00 11:00 PM. Cocktail Hour, buffet table during cocktail, open bar, Family Style Dinner, Dessert and Live Band all for $60 per person. Dance will be held at the K of C Hall at 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. Reservations and payments must be made by November 1 st, checks payable to K of C # Please send payments with the names of attendees to Tom Kelly, 68 Jerome Avenue, Mineola, NY If you have any questions, please call Tom at Are You Ready to Join? Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves both St Aidan and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights is open to all Catholic Men at least 18 years of age. For information call (516) or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education office (516) x9401. Hall Rental Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516)

15 CDA Court St. Aidan # Fall Fashion Show Thursday, November 14, 2013 Westbury Manor Westbury, New York Cocktails 6:30 7:30PM Open Bar Dinner 7:30-10:30 PM $65 per person Return reservation request to: Make checks payable to: Erin Flynn Court St. Aidan # Astor Place Williston Park, NY RESERVATION DEADLINE: November 6, 2013 NAME: No. of people: (list names on back) Phone Number: Amount enclosed: I wish to sit with All proceeds to benefit the Court St. Aidan #1577 Scholarship Fund.

16 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 DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE ITEMS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE! FOOD PANTRY: Please bring your donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to the Parish Social Ministry Office or drop them off at the back of Church. The pantry could use the following items: men s depends (size large), cleaning products, bottles of juice, dishwashing liquid, bars of soap, detergent, tuna fish, mayonnaise, jars of pasta sauce. We could also use sliced bread (white, wheat or rye). We are also in need of metro cards which we use for our families throughout the year. The holidays will be here before you know! Beginning at the end of October through November 25, 2013, we will be collecting Thanksgiving turkeys and trimmings for families in need. If you see a sale while food shopping during this time, please consider taking advantage of it and make a donation. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The next meeting will take place on Monday, October 28 th. If you or someone you know would like to have one of these shawls or blankets, please contact our office. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) x9410. APARTMENT/ROOM We have several parishioners in need of a new place to live! If you know of or have an apartment or room to rent, can you please contact the parish social ministry office at (516) x9408. The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday Friday 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).

17 October 20th Halloween Costume Party November 3rd Meeting in Youth Room 6:00-7:30 PM November 17th Luigi s/chillin Night. Bring $10 for pizza and frozen yogurt. *Meet at Luigi s at 6:00 PM November 24th Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM December 8th Immaculate Conception Prayer Service in Youth Room & Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM December 22th Youth Group Christmas Party! October 20th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting November 16th 9:00 AM-2:00 PM King Kullen Food Drive November 17th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting December 8th 1:00-3:00 PM Parker Institute Holiday Cards 5:00-8:00 PM Eleanor Rigby s Christmas Party January 12th 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Finamore Parish Center Clothing & Coat Drive 12:30-1:30 PM Convent Meeting February 9th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting March 16th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting March 30th 9:00-10:00 AM Church Mass 12:00-3:00 PM Lucky Duck Mother/Daughter Brunch April 6th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Finamore Parish Center Birth Right/Mommas House Drive April 17th 1;00-3:00 PM Parker Institute Egg Dying 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting May 4th 9:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Francis Garden Bake & Plant Sale 12:30-2:00 PM Convent Meeting & Elections June 10th 7:00-8:00 PM Church Installation Mass 8:00-9:30 PM Kirwin Hall Meeting EVENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED-Toys for Tots-Build-A-Bear, Plant Sale Dates Annual dues are $15.00, $16.50 for new members. For information please call Adele Lamere at (631)

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19 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AIDES WANTED SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM We are in need of high school students to work as aides assisting catechists and children with special needs. We will provide training and guidance. To volunteer or to receive further information please contact Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs at (516) x9406. TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE With the start of the new Religious Education School Year there is once again a change in the traffic pattern for entering and leaving the parking lot behind the upper school. Beginning Monday, September 23 rd all traffic entering and leaving the parking lot must follow a one-way traffic flow in which the parking lot is entered from the north on Winthrop Street and departs the lot through the south exit onto Birmingham Place. Additionally, traffic cones will be placed in the lot to guide the flow through the lot. This pattern is in effect from 3:30 until 8:30 PM every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday when Religious Education Classes are in session (September April). 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 Congratulations Bishop Nelson J. Perez conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation on 190 young adults here at Saint Aidan on Saturday, October 19 th. We congratulate and pray for these young people and their families on the completion of their initiation into the Catholic Church. Thank You! Our newly confirmed would like to thank the following catechists and staff who helped them prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation: Msgr. James McDonald Fr. Kevin Dillon Mrs. Rosemarie Brautigam Mr. Hank Brech Dawn Calabrese Mr. James Corrigan Mrs. Suzanne D Angelo Mrs. Linda Earley Ms. Dolores Festa Mr. Brendan Hickey Mrs. Patricia Hanophy Mrs. Christine Holowat Mrs. Beth Kalenka Mrs. Marie Kearney Mr. Gerard Magaldi Mrs. Jamie Boppert-Michel Mrs. Christine Needleman Miss Eileen Oliver Ms. Suellen Peterson Ms. Maryann Rutledge Mrs. Elaine Smith Mr. Salvatore Valente Mr. Douglas Wallace Mrs. Margaret Ballentyne-Mannion 2 nd Grade Class Mass All 2 nd Grade students are invited to celebrate a Class Mass together next Sunday, October 20 th at the 10:30 AM Liturgy. Following the Mass, a reception for all 2 nd grade students and their families will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Monday to Friday.

20 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) Sisters of Charity of Halifax-Tickets are now on sale for the Elizabeth Ann Seton Award Luncheon to be held on Sunday, November 10th at the Milleridge Inn in Jericho, NY from 1:00-4:00 PM. Please join the Sisters of Charity- Halifax in honoring this year s award recipients: Patricia Oettinger, Father Danny Murphy, and Sister Mary Beth Moore, SC. Tickets are $65. Sponsorships and advertising opportunities are available. For further information or to make a reservation please contact Sister Marie Sorenson at (718) or msorenson@schalifax.ca. Williston Park Civic Association and the Albertson Square Civic Association-The rescheduled corrected date of the joint Williston Park and Albertson Square Civic Associations Meet and Greet the Candidates forum is now Wednesday, October 30, As before, the location will be the Albertson Fire Department Headquarters on I. U. Willets Rd Albertson. The building is handicapped accessible. St. Aloysius Sociables-The Wednesday Monthly Luncheon will be held on November 13th at 1:00 PM at the Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. Price: Cost of your meal. Please call Ida (516) or John Hyland at (516) for reservations. Hope House Ministries-On Saturday, December 7th at 2:00 PM, Andy Cooney s Classic Irish Christmas Show to benefit Hope House Ministries will be held at St. Joseph s College, Patchogue. Andy and his band will be joined by America s Irish Colleen Deirdre Reilly, the Darrah Carr Dance Troup and Emcee Mike McCormack. Reserved sead admission tickets are $35 per person and may be purchased through Hope House Ministries (631) x22. St. Thomas the Apostle RC Church, West Hempstead, NY-Bishop Emil Wcela will preach a mini mission on Sunday, November 17th from 3:00-5:00 PM. The mini mission will include two conferences by Bishop Wcela, Esposition of the Blessed Sacrament, time for personal prayer, Vespers and Benediction. Location: Lower church/ parish center. For information please call (516) Harvest House, Residences for Independent Elders-A non-profit, non-sectarian residences for independent elders. Not an apartment, not an assisted living but a small family-like environment in a residential setting. Harvest Houses are located in Syosset, Floral Park and Lake Grove. At present there is an opening in the Floral Park residence. Come and see! Open House at Harvest Park, Residence for Independent Elders, 33 Flower Avenue, Floral Park, NY on Sunday, October 27th form 11:00-2:00 PM For information please call Sister Jeanne A. Brendel, OP, CSW at (516) Thanksgiving Turkey & Ham Drop sponsored by the Little Sisters of the Poor to benefit the elderly Residents at Queen of Peace Residence, st Street, Queens Village, NY on Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. You kind donation of turkeys and ham will be used for future meals for our Residents. Sisters and volunteers will greet you at your car to accept your donation. Development office (718) or qpdevelopment@littlesistersofthepoor.org. Our Lady of Grace Center, Manhasset, NY-Spiritual Book Club-When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodan. Monday, November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (10:00-11:15 AM). Karen Musicaro Cost: $ Understanding and Coping with Grief-Thursday, November 7th (1:00-2:30 PM). Sister JoAnn Walsh, RSM Cost: $ Walking in Trust and Pain. Friday, November 8th (6:00 PM)-Sunday, November 10th (noon). Father Michael Barry, SSCC Cost: $200. Praying the Advent Scriptures Thursday, December 5th (1:00-2:30 PM). Sister JoAnn Walsh, RSM Cost: $10.00.