ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

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1 May 6, th Sunday of Easter ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: FAX # Website: Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Msgr. Robert J. Batule, In Residence Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon David Campbell Deacon Jean Cantave Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am 3:30pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm Evenings: By appointment only Parish Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon 5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass) Monday Friday: 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: as announced. Sacramental Life Baptism: Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm Parents should contact the Rectory before the birth of the child. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required after the interview. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call the rectory at least six months in advance for an appointment with a parish priest. A marriage preparation program is required. Penance/ Reconciliation: Saturdays at 12:30 and 5:30pm Also by appointment Anointing of the Sick: Every second Monday after the 8:30am Mass. Also anytime by calling the rectory at Faith Formation: (1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: Music Ministry: Director & Cantor: Charmaine Nygaard: Organists: Theresa Bissex Shira Fishkin Youth Mass & Ministry: Michael Sheetz: Office of Pastoral Care to the Homebound, Elderly and Ill: Peggy Evans, Office: Ministry of Consolation & Bereavement: Diane Lake: Liturgical Ministry Lector & Eucharistic Ministers Marilyn Reilly: New Parishioners: Every family should be properly registered. Please stop in the sacristy after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office during office hours to pick up a census form. Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am 8:00pm 10pm with Benediction Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A. Please call the rectory. Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at 8:00am Rosary: Daily at 9:10am Charismatic Prayer Group Wednesdays: 7:30pm Peggy Evans: Holy Hours In the church Wednesdays: 7:00pm 8:00pm Fridays: 2:00pm 3:00pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: Parish Programs Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo Little People s Liturgy Sundays at the 10:00am Mass. Louise Mordarski: Ivonne Porpora: PB&J Gang 3rd Sunday of the month Leslie Kulewicz: Ivonne Porpora:

2 May 6, Mission Statement: St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments. We are sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer, liturgical celebrations and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable. In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the good news of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action. MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, May 6th 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Louise & Martin DeRiso+, Carol June Morrell+, Joseph LaCorte+, Kate Porto+, Albert Porto, Sr.+ 12:00pm Jennie Bongiorno+, Domenick Granite+, Frank H. & John H. Davis+, Carmelo DeLuca+, Angela Coppola+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Lucia Bizzoco+, Grace McClorey+ Monday, May 7th 8:30am Brian A. Tancredi Tuesday, May 8th 8:30am For All Souls Wednesday, May 9th 8:30am Madeline Jensen+ Thursday, May 10th 8:30am Catherine A. Lobasso+ Friday, May 11th 8:30am Madeline Jaeger+ Saturday, May 12th 4:30pm Novena of Masses Sunday, May 13th - Mother s Day 8:00am 10:00am Novena of Masses 12:00pm 5:00pm Ministers for Saturday and Sunday May 12th & 13th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Lisa Love, Sean Pugni, Lois Greaux, Ingrid DeJoie Lector: Mary Schlaikjer Altar Servers: Emily Lozito, Kristen Paradine Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Joan Collins, Rosemarie Reina, June Rowland Lector: Jim Gribbin Altar Servers: Colleen & Danny Morgan 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Doreen McNiff, Frank Brown, Charles Giardino, Christopher Clarke, Jo Amadio Lector: Linda Bokuniewicz Altar Servers: Gabrielle & Robert Gregor 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Diane Bauge, Lorraine Cullen, Mariejo Prezeau, Pat Wahrheit Lector: Bob Bauge Altar Servers: Phineas Reichert 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Marie Cantave, Mary Kate Lobasso Lector: Neil Coscio Altar Servers: Dennis Foley, Michael Saxer Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby May 13th: St. Patrick s Parish serves Huntington Hospital Please pray for the sick of the Parish Don Lammers, Patrick Bissex, Walter Dichurt, Connie Zurcher, Kathy La Russo, Carol Nicastro, Frank Schutta, Lori Miller, Jean Sepp, Robert Potenza, Thomas Segur, Sean McGrath, Gus Hueber, Eleanor A. Thompson, Connie Granite, Courtney Kane, Helen Czech, Flori Young, Josephine & Christopher Caiozzo, Emily Rose, Thomas Connors, Frank Ward, Linda Spadaro

3 May 6, This Saturday, the parish celebrated First Communion for our 2 nd graders. It was a joyful and hope filled day the sweet pretty girls in their white dresses and the brave little men in their blue suits delighted parents and grandparents. The parish also sponsored the very next day a Communion Breakfast for the children and parents. Of course, most of the parents are committed to getting their children to religious ed but the issue is how often will these children starting off well will be brought to church on a Sunday morning. Will they have an opportunity to develop the habit of receiving the Lord on a Sunday? Here is where the witness of us all comes in we all need to share our belief in our Eucharistic Lord and not only that but our hunger for Him and our joy in sharing the banquet. Sometimes the children themselves are the best evangelizers! They often really don t mind coming to Mass with a little help from grandparents. We cannot do everything but we can all do something! A Special Invitation to All Parishioners Catholicism A new program by Fr. Robert Barron Every Tuesday at 8pm In the lower church (will continue through June) There are 10 sessions hosted by Fr. Peter. The program each night will last one hour, including a video and a ½ hour discussion each night. Mother s Day Novena of Masses Remember Mothers and Grandmothers (living and deceased) in our very special Mother s Day Novena of Masses. Mother s Day is a unique and very beautiful day in our culture it deserves a distinct Christian and spiritual aspect. This is where the Novena of Masses comes in fill out the envelope with the names of Mothers, Grandmothers on each side of the family (or just one if someone else is remembering the others make an offering appropriate to your means and deposit them in the receptacle so marked or in the collection. We owe so much to our Mothers, whose bodies bore us as infants let us pray for them and with them in the Body of Christ, His Church by remembering them in the Novena of Masses. Thank you. Mother s Day Plant Sale What would Mother s Day be without some plants and flowers? What would Mother s Day here at St. Francis be without our very own Plant Sale? It all fits together you ve got to get to church it s Sunday, you come to St. Francis; you ve got to get some plants therefore our very own in house Plant Sale. Great plants a reputable East End grower; great service with a smile our very own friendly staff, great prices we want to move the merchandise and raise some much-needed funds for the Church at the same time. Be part of it; buy a plant or two (or three) here, help St. Francis and yourself on a busy Mother s Day.

4 May 6, Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday s weekly offering: $10, Last Year s Sunday offering: $ Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! Bulletin Reflection In today s Gospel, Jesus says that God is glorified when a disciple, grafted in Christ, produces abundantly and bears much fruit. The disciple must then be a good steward of that abundance. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who share their gift of hospitality with others, especially through ministries such as greeters, ushers and/or a welcome committee. May 6, 2012 Fifth Sunday of Easter In the Gospel today, Jesus says Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. Indeed, by helping the poor we can bear much fruit and we find that with Jesus we can do everything. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will show that you are indeed the disciple of Jesus as it will bring your love to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread. Medjugorje Pilgrimage Join Fr. Peter of St. Francis and Sr. Marcie Purpura For the 23rd Annual Youth Festival The festival attracts people of all ages, celebrations for everyone. July 28 - August 7, 2012 All Inclusive $2,749 from NYC SOS Bible Study Wednesdays 10:00am to 12:00pm in the parish hall. For information, call Joan at

5 May 6, VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED! CALL THE RECTORY or Lisa at lisalstfran@aol.com

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7 May 6, ST FRANCIS FESTIVAL TIME & TALENT BOOTH I am sure you are wondering, is this a singing or musical booth? That is not the type of talent this Booth is about! The Time & Talent Booth started last year at our Annual Festival to display the Handiwork Talent of our St. Francis Community. We had 22 donations last year and were able to raise funds through a Chinese Auction of Talent. We are asking you to contribute to this year s booth and show everyone your special individual Handiwork Talent! If you have a Hobby or a Special Handiwork Talent to donate, we would like your talent to be displayed and be part of our Festival. WOODWORKING ITEMS KNITTING OR CROCHET ITEMS~PAINTINGS CRAFTS ~SCRAP BOOKING~JEWELRY MAKING QUILTING~POTTERY~VEGTABLE BASKETS GIFT ITEMS~DRAWINGS Last year we had a Village of Bird Houses that was a big hit with everyone. We had a Treasure Chest filled with Wine & Cheese, Pictures both painted & hand stitched. We had handmade scarves, hats and Afghans. One person donate a huge basket of tools from Home Depot, another donated a bag full of goodies from Wild by Nature. We had special pillows donated by Chiropractors. Many Gift Certificates for special events & much more items. Talent takes many forms and we would like to see yours and display it for the community of St Francis to view. Everyone has so much fun going through the booth ~ looking at the displayed talents & placing their tickets in the bags to win. The last evening of the festival, when the prizes were drawn, many people knew the winners of their donations and it added to the enjoyment of the event. You could hear I know that person with great excitement! If you have the Time & the Talent, please make a donation of your special talent to the Booth making our Festival a unique community event. No other Festival has a Booth like this! No other Festival has our Talents!!! PLEASE BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO THE RECTORY Then the righteous will answer Him and say Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and welcome You, or naked and clothed You? When did we see You ill or in prison, and visit you? And the King will say to them in reply, Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for Me. Matthew 25: RESPECT LIFE NEWS Is Our Lord touching your heart to help others? Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta has stated it well: Stay where you are. Find your own Calcutta. Find the sick, the suffering and the lonely right there where you are in your own homes and in your own families, in your workplaces and in your schools...you can find Calcutta all over the world, if you have the eyes to see. Everywhere, wherever you go, you find people who are unwanted, unloved, uncared for, just rejected by society completely forgotten, completely left alone. (To learn more about Mother Teresa, visit: The most heart-wrenching Baby Corner calls are ones of desperation like one we received recently. A mom cries she is to give birth soon and has been abandoned by her husband. We praise God we are able to help with great love and much needed baby items through your great generosity and kindness. Please help us take care of our St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner precious babies through contributions of Huggies, and Pampers diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6 unscented baby wipes, unscented baby wash, boxed baby cereal and baby coupons. Always we thank Our Lord through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Francis for all your generous donations of baby items, coupons, and money. Need assistance? Wish to join our RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE? Please call our rectory at Intercessions for Life: May 6 th Fifth Sunday of Easter For those who are terminally ill: that on their journey to eternal life, they will be strengthened by the presence of loved ones; We pray to the Lord: Word of Life: I strongly urge Catholics, and all men and women of good will, not to yield to a utilitarian mentality which always leads to the sacrifice of the weakest and most defenseless. I invite you to a common effort so that society can be renewed from the ground up, in order to attain a life of dignity, justice and peace for everyone. For Catholics, this contribution to the common good is also a requirement of that essential dimension of the Gospel which is human promotion and supreme expression of charity. For this reason, the Church exhorts all her faithful to be good citizens, conscious of their responsibility to be concerned for the good of all, both in their personal lives and throughout society. ~Pope Benedict XVI, Address at Departure Ceremony at International Airport of El Bajio, Mexico (March 26, 2012) The Life Center of Long Island at Call for help with a crisis pregnancy, healing after an abortion, or to donate baby equipment. (Please do not bring baby equipment into our Church; rather call the Life Center to make arrangements. Thank you!) The Life Center s Life Line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week at For information on the Friday, May 25-Sunday, May 27, 2012 retreat weekend for men and women seeking healing after an abortion experience, call Frank Gariboldi at or fgariboldi@optonline.net. Please continue to pray each day for our precious babies born and unborn and their parents!!! Pray the rosary for the conversion of America s heart to end abortion.

8 May 6, The monthly St. Francis Booster Club Winner is: Deborah Clemens The weekly Booster Club Prize is $60.00 The monthly Booster Club Prize is $ Don t miss out on your chance to be a winner. Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory and at the Port-a-Store. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! Volunteers Wanted!!! The bus that takes the seniors from Paumonack Village to Mass on Sundays will be cancelled as of June first. We are looking for drivers who can take a senior who goes to the same Mass they do to offer transportation. If you are interested please call the Pastoral Care Office ( ) and we will match you up with someone who needs a ride. Thank you for time and caring. Peggy Evans the YOU CAT is available at the St. Francis Port-a-Store PRAYERS FOR AMERICA All are invited to St. Francis of Assisi Church on Tuesday evenings to join together in public prayer for our nation at this historic time. Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of America, both approved by the Church, promise that special devotion to our Lady and her Rosary will bring untold blessings and peace to individuals, families and nations. The United States of America is consecrated to Our Lady under the title of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. It is through Her intercession that America will be saved and Grace restored to this Land. She must be invoked to receive this Blessing! Please Join us on Tuesday evenings between 7;00-7:30pm at St. Francis of Assisi Church to invoke Our Lady s intercession for the United States of America Sunday May 13th 8:45am 2:30pm Lower Church GOD - UNITED Please join us at our next PB&J Gang date: Sunday, May 20th 6:30-8:00pm NEWS Hip hip hooray! We just broke our record! We made an amazing 1,324 sandwiches at our last PB&J Gang. Loving hands, Caring hearts, Spreading joy, is a very good thing. Come and join us in spreading the joy. Please bring donations of Bread, Smooth Peanut Butter & Jelly! PB&J gang can help satisfy your service hour requirements I am only one but I can do something, and what I can do with God s help, I will do -St Francis of Assisi New Committee forming Join Our Gardening Angels Call the rectory for details CAMP ALVERNIA TO HOST FOURTH ANNUAL FAMILY FUN EXTRAVAGANZA Win a Free Summer at Camp Alvernia! Come one! Come all! On Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th, Camp Alvernia will be hosting its fourth annual Family Fun Extravaganza for all kids and their families to enjoy while building community with each other. The event will take place from 1pm-6pm both days and feature plenty of great raffles and games in a true carnival setting! Tasty BBQ for everyone to feast on will be on hand as well as cotton candy and popcorn. We would like to invite anyone in the community to come out and join us for a guaranteed great time! No matter the age or interest, Camp Alvernia s fourth annual Family Fun Extravaganza is guaranteed to have something for all kids and their families to enjoy! See you there! Camp Alvernia is a 501c3 non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductable. Founded in 1888, Camp Alvernia provides local youths ages 4-14 with a four session, eight week day camp program. For more information, feel free to contact Ariel by phone at (631) , or by at ariel@campalvernia.org.

9 May 6, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Part time) New not-for-profit community-based agency whose mission is to help seniors age in place, located in Huntington, seeks the services of an Executive Director to take charge of the day-to-day activities of the program. Position reports to President of the board. This role requires a self-starter who is dynamic, innovative and focused. Organizational, inter-personal and leadership skills are a must. Computer and social networking skills would be a big plus. Duties are varied and multi-faceted, ranging from business development, volunteer supervision and membership services to routine office responsibilities. Until adequate funding is received, the position is voluntary with reimbursement for job related expenses, and possible future employment as organization grows. Hours (25/week) are flexible. Interest in this rewarding opportunity should be directed to: Anne Meyer, President, Hand-in Hand for Seniors, Inc., 164 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743, Tel , handinhandforseniors@gmail.com. Thirsting for Healing? Living Waters Center is a counseling center which provides the Healing Waters of Counseling, Prayer and Love to those who come through our doors. Our therapists are rooted in the prayer that is a basic part of our Catholic Tradition and Faith. Living Waters Center provides individual, family, couple and group therapy. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information, please call or go to our website livingwatersli.com or us at livh20@verizon.net Because of Your Support More than 110,000 public school children attend religious education classes taught by more than 12,000 volunteer Catechists. Catholic Ministries Appeal ext. 229 PRAYER FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE O prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in the military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil, Please guard our churches, our homes, and our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who are within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon true justice. Please instill in the hearts and minds of people everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen. Amazing Annual Golf Outing Monday, May 21, 2012 Hamlet Golf & Country Club, Commack, NY Sponsorships available. Contact Carmine Marino, Dinner only $60pp. Golf, Putting Contest, Prizes, Raffles, Dinner Join us for a great day! Retreat and Conference Dates Available Escape to the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception and enjoy our beautiful grounds and the tranquil atmosphere of our magnificent building. We are the perfect location for a weekend retreat, day of recollection, barbecue, staff day, confirmation retreat or conference. We have over 200 acres, close to 200 guest rooms with private bathroom and shower and an attentive, professional staff to serve your needs. Please call , ext. 128 to discuss having the Seminary host your next event.