Mission Statement. The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law

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1 Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York (Fax) The Commemoration of All The Faithful Departed (All Souls) November 2, 2014 Grant them rest, O Lord! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext Deacon Francis J. Love - 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 Ms. 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 Morning 9:00 AM Saturday Evening 5:00 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. BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTS The required Baptism class for new parents is held the second Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass parents are asked to gather at St. Joseph s statue to the right of the main altar. 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 THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014 St. Martin de Porres, Religious Phil 2: 1-4; Lk 14: :30 AM Michael De Cristoforo (Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM All Souls Novena 12:30 PM Dorothy L..McDonald (Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM John Inglima (Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop Phil 2: 5-11; Lk 14: :30 AM Edwin O Hara 9:00 AM All Souls Novena 12:30 PM Christian Reardon (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Ruth Goggins (10th Anniversary) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 Weekday Phil 2: 12-18; Lk 14: :30 AM Mary O Hara 9:00 AM All Souls Novena 12:30 PM Christopher Brocchini (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Cecilia Callahan-Dannenberg THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2014 Weekday Phil 3: 3-8a; Lk 15: :30 AM Katherine Bruno 9:00 AM All Souls Novena 12:30 PM Anne Eckhoff 5:30 PM Vito & Paul Patrick Dondiego & De Vito & Dondiego Families FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2014 Weekday Phil 3: 17 4: 1; Lk 16: 1-8 6:30 AM Cindy Schmidt 9:00 AM** All Souls Novena 12:30 PM Kathy Mc Caul 5:30 PM Brian O Rourke (Birthday Rem.) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014 Weekday Phil 4: 10-19; Lk 16: :00 AM All Souls Novena 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 5:00 PM Antoni Missewicz Milovcic & Vitulic Families Lucia Barbagallo 7:30 PM Dorothy Clossick-Moran SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014 The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Ez 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3: 9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2: :30 AM Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs of Woska & Fallon Families 9:00 AM All Souls Novena 10:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan **School Mass MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued) 12:00 PM Stephen P. Markus (Anniversary Rem.) John J. Sullivan (Birthday Rem.) John S. Kenny and Marion Hartigan Patricia Strange 5:00 PM Joan Kunze (1st Anniversary Rem.) BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Francesca Quigg, St. Aidan Albert Maione, Our Lady of Lourdes, West Islip, NY SECOND WEEK Suhlail Villa, Holy Family, NYC Anthony Scaffidi, Holy Family, NYC Michelle Ferrante, St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa, NY Michael Madison, St. Aidan FLOWER MEMORIAL FOR AN INCREASE OF VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND CONSECRATED LIFE (Main Altar) PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Carol White, John Mulrooney, Margaret Cacioppo, Harold Smith, Joseph Mongitore, John Mulrooney, Ava Victoria La Bianca, Ginny Gallagher, Frank Maltese, Nina Emanuele, Joseph Fitzgerald and Vito Cutrone DECEASED: Lucille Seles, Paul Golash esky, Eugene Meehan, Angela Albanese, Vincenza Giordano, Peter Cacioppo, Arlene Asam, Vincent Amendolara, Jeanne Molnar, Tomasina Cernighlia, Peter Nuzzi, William Tronolone, Inkyu Kim, Thomas Conners and for all those who have died serving our country.

3 November 2, 2014 Child Protection Within the last ten or eleven years there has been a mega change in the way in which the Catholic Church on Long Island and in the United States deals with those who present themselves as volunteers. In the past, if a person wanted to teach religion or work in the CYO or any other parish ministry, he or she simply registered and generally was accepted. If the staff or parish priest didn t approve, of course, the person was not accepted. That has all changed and for the better. Let me tell you what happens now in our parish and what has been happening in the parishes of our Diocese. The prospective volunteer or employee fills out a volunteer request form or application in which he or she expresses interest in a particular ministry or position. A screening consent and disclosure form is filled out and a code of conduct is signed. The person is then background checked. If the background check is good, the person can begin parish ministry as soon as Virtus Training is completed. Virtus Training is a two hour session in which awareness about child abuse is presented and there is a film and a discussion conducted by a specially trained facilitator. In our own parish these meetings are conducted by Jim Corrigan, Director of our Faith Formation Program. As a matter of fact, at the present we are looking for other people who can become certified to conduct Virtus Training. Volunteers or prospective employees may attend Virtus Training at other parishes in the Diocese. For your information, background checks are conducted for those who are 16 years of age or older and Virtus Training becomes mandatory at the age of eighteen. Of course, these procedures are strictly followed in the school and in religious education and no parent can volunteer for any activity unless he or she goes through the procedures for child protection. In the school itself there are many programs that are

4 specifically designed for the welfare of the children. Among these are sections which deal with bullying, internet safety and drug and alcohol abuse. When a priest wishes to work in our parish he must have approval from his own bishop or religious superior that he is in good standing. This is called a testimonial of suitability for priestly ministry and there is a special visiting priest screening consent form. These priests also must take the Virtus Training. Naturally all government regulations regarding visas and passports must be observed. We must also obtain the permission of our bishop. Every year at the beginning of July I must send a letter to Bishop Murphy in which I certify that all our volunteers and staff have fulfilled all of the requirements of the Diocese. In addition a complete list of all volunteers and personnel is submitted to the Diocese. I take this very seriously and make every effort to make sure the safety of our children is a singularly important priority. I know you support me in this. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald On the Feast of All Souls we pray for those who have gone before us and stand in judgment before God. May we share with each other the treasure of love s memory and console one another with the hope of resurrection. STEWARDSHIP 10/27/13 $ 26,446 10/26/14 $ 23,864 (-9.76%) CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL 10/26/14 $138,424 Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. Next weekend s second collection is for Parish Social Ministry.

5 Deacon Sean Magaldi On Saturday, November 1 st, at St. Joseph Seminary in Dunwoodie, Cardinal Dolan ordained Sean Magaldi a deacon. On June 20 th Sean will be ordained a priest by Bishop Murphy and will celebrate his First Mass the next day at noon here in St. Aidan. Sean attended public and parochial schools, Chaminade High School and Adelphi University before entering the priestly formation program of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. His diaconal ordination is an occasion of singular joy and happiness for our parish as he joins other outstanding men from St. Aidan who have consecrated their entire lives to Christ and the Church. I wish to warmly congratulate Sean, his parents Jerry and Debbbie Magaldi, and his brother Justin. We couldn t be prouder! UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, November 28th at7:30 PM in St. Aidan s School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Veneration of St. Padre Pio s Glove. Music by Ria Music Ministry. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information please call Tecky at (516) or Angela (516) KEEP THE HOMELESS WARM THIS WINTER Contribute a used winter coat or jacket to a Soup Kitchen that serves 100,000 meals a year. Contact Tecky at (516) for details. Please help these children and adults stay warm this winter! Please RSVP by November 21st.

6 ELECTION DAY YOUR VOTE COUNTS! This Tuesday, November 4 th, is Election Day. As your pastor, I urge and encourage you to vote. It is a sad commentary on our free society that so many (vast numbers) do not exercise their privilege to vote. I suppose those who stay away from the polls believe that their vote makes no difference at all or that no matter who is elected, it will be politics as usual. Catholics are called upon by their faith to take civic responsibility and to have a genuine interest in the welfare of society. Voting is the way we have to make our opinions known. In this election there are critical issues that demand our interest and attention. We know that the Catholic Church is always an advocate for the poor, the disenfranchised and the demands of social justice. In addition there are grave concerns about the rights of the unborn and attacks on the freedom of religion. As our Bishop says, this is not about partisan politics, but it is about the ability and freedom of the Catholic Church to carry out its divine and apostolic mission. It is my hope that you will vote on Tuesday and prayerfully consider the issues. This is a sacred duty and responsibility.

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9 MEDIA MISGUIDANCE By Rev. Msgr. James M. McNamara The recently concluded Synod on the Family in Rome is sparking sounds bites from the media. There were a number of very important concerns discussed in Rome. We need to be careful about media misguidance that comes down to catchy phrases and dramatic sound bites. Our rich Catholic tradition and the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church cannot be reduced to phrases and sound bites. The magisterial teaching of the Catholic Church is not up for grabs. Pope Francis is trying to create a more pastoral and welcoming approach to persons who seek to live the Christian life. We are all sinners. We all fall short of perfection. At present it seems to me that the members of the Synod are in dialogue with how to assist people on this Christian journey to live with integrity as they strive to grow in Christian witness faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Understandably there will be differences of opinion. Speaking the truth in love involves holding together both the truth as we proclaim it and the persons we value as members of the Christian community. Neither disregarding Church teaching nor excluding people through judgment serves the mission of the Church in the world today. I dare say that even the categories of liberal and conservative do not help in fostering a heathy Christian community. In this age of openness there have been reports given to the media about the work of the Synod. This is fine but it is risky. It leaves the Synod vulnerable to misguidance by the media. We need to allow the Synod to do its work and not latch on to every sound bite that emanates from the media. People tend to give credence to what is on the internet, television or in print. Let us be astute about the limitations of the media. First, the media loves a sound bite. But sound bites do not allow for context and the foundation and history of a given statement, no less the meaning of a synod. Second, whether it be progressives or conservatives, the media love to give their own spin on things rather than simply report the news. The same exact quote can be used to make a point via one s ideology. This is not helpful. In addition, too often condescension and prejudice mark the tone of the speaker s remarks. If you want to receive comprehensive information about the Synod (and news about the Church) I encourage you to turn to Telecare, our Diocesan Television station which is now available on more platforms than ever before. Telecare is available on Cablevision, Channel 29 (Nassau and Suffolk) and Channel 137 (elsewhere), Verizon Fios, Channel 296 and Time Warner Cable, Channel 471. Telecare is also available on line at TelecareTV.org. The Long Island Catholic Magazine comes out monthly and they also have a website that is rich in Catholic teaching and news: In today s world and in today s Church we have lost the art of respectful conversation. As the Synod members continue their work, our best stance is one of prayer to the Holy Spirit for guidance and inspiration. This Synod is meant to be a preparation for the Synod of So we have ample time and opportunity for prayer and to gather together as one in the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament and around the table of the Lord where we are privileged to hear the Word of God and to receive the Body and Blood of Christ as we sinners seek to become saints. May the Lord give you peace.

10 In one week we will be able to access on our computers or I- Phones this program which will give us the BIG PICTURE OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH AND HOW TO LIVE IT! The first episode is The Journey of Faith with full color sacred art, that draws us into the beauty of the Catholic Faith. Quotes from Scripture, the saints, and recent popes deepen our understanding of the Church s teachings. Engaging discussion topics and reflections inspire participants to give their life more to Christ and provide practical life application. Each episode has 2 parts: a short 5-7 minute introduction and a longer minute teaching. The digital (online) platform is available to all St. Aidan parishioners, free. The Parish Digital Access Makes Symbolon Available to EVERY FAMILY in Our Parish. This is amazing!! For parishioners with no computers we will have sessions every Friday in our parish, as an opportunity to watch all episodes and integrate Symbolon in their lives. We encourage all parishioners to actively participate in this program and invite your friends and family to watch it with you. If you desire further information you can call me at (516) or me at toticon@aol.com

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12 PEANUT BUTTER GANG Join us on Saturday, November 8th at 8:15 AM in the East Campus cafeteria to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the hungry and homeless on Long Island. Children under the age of 9 cannot be accommodated and those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must have taken the Virtus Training. You have to pre-register at our address: peanutbuttergang@staidanparish.org. Unfortunately, due to logistics, if you do not pre-register, you cannot participate. This month we ask each volunteer to bring a jar of peanut butter, a jar of jelly, and at least 2 loaves of BREAD. Thank you. Remember what Jesus told us, Amen I say to you, whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me. (Matthew 25:40). ST. AIDAN S ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Please attend our Corporate Mass for Msgr. Robert Kirwin on Sunday, November 2nd at 9:00 AM. If weather permits, please assemble in the St. Francis Garden before Mass (8:45 AM). Last month we said a decade of the Rosary before Mass. It is a wonderful way to honor the Blessed Mother. We would like all Rosarians to attend. Our general November meeting will be held on Monday, November 3rd at 7:30 pm. All are invited. At this meeting our guest speaker will be Sister Mairead, who is an Ursuline sister. She is the Founder and Executive Director of New Ground, which provides human services for is the Founder and Executive Director of New Ground, which provides human services for homeless families and Veterans. Sister Mairead will share her journey and belief in the healing power of Jesus. She will explore with us ways of imitating Jesus and ways to heal old wounds. Loving and forgiving ourselves is an important place to start. ST. AIDAN S CYO COORDINATOR MEETING Monthly meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 at 7:30 P.M. in the Peter & Paul Room in the Finnamore Parish Center. New volunteers are always needed to assist in the administration of our youth sports programs. In particular we are in need of new coordinators for our track program. All are welcome. For further information please contact Kevin Kiley at after 8 PM or at kiley@optonline.net. ST. AIDAN S CYO SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION There will be walk-in registration for St. Aidan s Swim Team on Sunday, November 9th from 9:00-11:00 AM in the gymnasium. For information please go to the website at staidanswim@gmail.com. ALTAR SERVERS MEETING The will be a MANDATORY meeting for ALL Altar Servers on Tuesday, November 18th from 4:15 to 5:00 PM in church. All current servers are expected to attend. We will review some important things and explain a few changes in serving mass. Your presence is very much expected and appreciated. If a server can absolutely NOT attend, please call Father Kevin (516) x9105 or him at frkevin@staidanparish.org to inform him of your absence. Thanks for your continued cooperation.

13 7TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT CASTING CALL FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT We are currently in the process of gathering names and phone numbers of any children (and parent/adult volunteers) who wish to take part in our 6th Annual Christmas Pageant! All those interested should contact John and Carol Hayes at: or leave your name and phone number at the Rectory office, or just show up at the first rehearsal on Tuesday, November 4th at 4:00 PM in Kirwin Hall. Rehearsals are held on the following dates: Tuesday, November 18th from 4:00 5:15 PM (Kirwin Hall) Tuesday, November 25th from 4:00-5:15 PM (church) Wednesday, December 3rd from 4:00-5:15 PM (church) Please Note: If you are in the Angel Choir, you are already in the Pageant. You need not attend these additional rehearsals. Performance: Sunday, December 7th at 3:30 PM (church)

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15 2014 St. Aidan School Festival of Trees Performer(s) Form A Christmas Carol December 13 and 14, 2014 Performer(s) Information Please type or print Thank-you for your interest in performing at the St. Aidan s Festival of Trees, A Christmas Carol. The festival is open to the public. Church choirs, school choirs, dance troops and local musicians are invited to perform for the festival audience. Our schedule is filling up quickly. Please take some time to complete the following information, and return it to Reagan Stone. If you need more information or have any questions please reagan@reaganstone.com or call Reagan Stone, Festival Chair at (917) Deadline for performer registration is November 10, (List all information as you would like it to appear in printed material) Name of Group Name of Contact Person Address City State Zip Phone Type of Performance (sing, dance, etc.) Number of Performers Date/Time Preferred (12/13 or 12/14) Equipment Needs & Performance Set Up (mics, risers, etc)- Performances should be 30 to 40 minutes in length, and must begin on time. Groups must arrive hour prior to start time, and gather in the St. Aidan Convent, 16 Pembroke Street, Williston Park, NY for warm-ups. Please plan material appropriate for the holidays. Saturday, December 13 10am until 6pm Sunday, December 14 12pm until 5pm $10 for Adults / $5 for Children

16 2014 St. Aidan School Festival of Trees Sponsorship Form A Christmas Carol December 12, 13 and 14 Festival of Trees Sponsorship Form Please type or print (List all information as you would like it to appear in printed material) Name of Sponsor/Business Name of Contact Person Address City State Zip Code Phone Please check desired level (See Below for Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits) 1. Premium Event Sponsorship (Includes an Ad, Decorated Tree and More!) See the reverse side for details. Gold Sponsor $3,000 Silver Sponsor $2,000 Bronze Sponsor $1, Sponsor a Decorated Tree (Includes an Ad, Decorated Tree and More!) See the reverse side for details. 5 ft. Tree Sponsor $500 I/We will decorate tree Please have someone else decorate tree 3. Pick Your Christmas Carol or Song from the attached list as your theme! Theme for Your Tree 4. Advertisement Only Ad Program B&W Ads Full-page Back Cover $350 Full-page $200 Full Page Inside Front Cover $300 Half-page $150 Full-page Inside Back Cover $300 Quarter-page $75 Eighth-page $50

17 2014 A Christmas Carol Festival of Trees Sponsorship Opportunities $3,000 Gold Sponsorship (Three Available) Includes: 7 ft. Decorated Tree Full-page Ad in the Festival of Trees program Complimentary Tickets: Fourteen (14) General Admission Tickets Invitation to Our Party in the Pines Opening Night Gala Your Logo/Company Name in print and social media advertisements Full-page Ad in the 65 th Anniversary Gala program in March 2015 $2,000 Silver Sponsorship Includes: 6.5 ft. Decorated Tree Half-page Ad in the Festival of Trees program Complimentary Tickets: Ten (10) General Admission Tickets Invitation to Our Party in the Pines Opening Night Gala Half-page Ad in the 65 th Anniversary Gala program in March 2015 $1,500 Bronze Sponsorship Includes: 6 ft. Decorated Tree Quarter-page Ad in the Festival of Trees program Complimentary Tickets: Six (6) General Admission Tickets Invitation to Our Party in the Pines Opening Night Gala Quarter-page Ad in the 65 th Anniversary Gala program in March 2015 $500-5 ft. Tree Sponsorship Includes: Listing in the program as a tree sponsor Listing on signage by your tree Two (2) Complimentary General Admission Ticket Invitation to Our Party in the Pines Opening Night Gala Quarter-page Ad in the 65 th Anniversary Gala program in March 2015 Make checks payable to: PACE (Please put Festival of Trees in the memo.) Return completed forms to: Festival of Trees, c/o Reagan Stone, St. Aidan School, 525 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY no later than November 15, Party in the Pines 7-9 pm, Friday, December 12 As a Sponsor, You are Invited! Don your work attire or favorite holiday cocktail dress and join us for the St. Aidan s Festival of Trees official grand opening on Friday, December 12. Music, cocktails, hors d oeuvres, and delicious holiday desserts are yours to enjoy among the magnificently decorated holiday trees and lights.

18 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION Preserving Freedom for All Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship "Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty." (Thomas Jefferson) Catholics For Freedom of Religion Preserving Religious Freedom for all "God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the Gift of God?" (Thomas Jefferson) The First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees the freedom of religion to every American. Unfortunately, religious liberty is under attack - in our churches, in our schools and in the public arena - like never before in American history. Let us meet these attacks head on so we can restore religious liberty in America in accordance with the principles of our Founding Fathers. (Liberty institute.org/religious rights) Today, many Americans are awakening to the trend of government to diminish and disregard the God-given inalienable rights of individuals. There is erosion of religious liberty and the legal and cultural imposition of anti-judeo- Christian philosophies upon our society. This includes requiring taxpayer funding of abortion and contraception which forces American citizens, businesses and organizations to violate their deeply held religious convictions. Therefore, let us work to see our government strengthen and renew its commitment to respect and protect each individual s exercise of his God-given inalienable rights and to protect and preserve the religious liberty provided in the U.S. Constitution. (cwfa.org/religious liberty) Galatians 5:1 For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.

19 2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2014 GOAL: $174,200 PLEDGED: $138,424 # OF GIFTS: 785 Please remember that our parish receives a refund if we make our goal again this year. WILLISTON PARK LIBRARY Long Island author Natalie Harnett speaks about her new novel Hollow Ground at the Williston Park Library on Friday, November 14th at 7:00 PM in the Assembly Room of the Village Hall. The underground mine fires ravaging Pennsylvania coal country have forced eleven-year-old Brigid Howley and her family to seek refuge with her estranged grandparents, the formidable Gram and the black lung stricken Gramp. Tragedy is no stranger to the Howleys, a proud Irish-American clan who takes strange pleasure in the curse laid upon them generations earlier by a priest who ran afoul of the Molly Maguires. The weight of this legacy rests heavily on a new generation, when Brigid, already struggling to keep her family together, makes a grisly discovery in a longabandoned bootleg mine shaft. In the aftermath, decades-old secrets threaten to prove just as dangerous to the Howleys as the burning, hollow ground beneath their feet. Inspired by real-life events in Centralia and Carbondale, where devastating coal mine fires irrevocably changed the lives of residents, The Hollow Ground is an extraordinary debut with an atmospheric, voice-driven narrative and an indelible sense of place. Lovers of literary fiction will find in Harnett s young, determined protagonist a character as heartbreakingly captivating as Scout Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird.

20 Casino Night 2014 Saturday, November 8, :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: Mary Wood Phone: MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENING WILL BENEFIT SAINT AIDAN SCHOOL 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 $50 per person Total Amount Enclosed:

21 We are All-In for St. Aidan s Casino Night The success of our fundraising efforts for Casino Night on November 8, 2014 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 If you have any questions, please call 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 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:

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23 LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA This week our Pope Francis in his daily Mass encouraged attendees to pray to God by praising Him, saying that remembering the good He has done, particularly how He created us in love, helps us to know how. Prayers of praise bring us this joy, (the joy of) being happy before the Lord. Let s make a real effort to rediscover this the Pope said. A starting point for this can be to remember how God chose me before the creation of the world he said, adding that our names are in God s heart (and) in God s heart, just as the baby is inside its mother. Pope Francis was reflecting on the Letter to Ephesians, which was read at Mass. (this is the team for my course this year) and where St. Paul praises God for the gifts He has given, and recalls how He chose us in Him from before the foundation of the world. What a wonder! All of us were known to our Father from all times! The creation is a mystery; we can only understand it by entering in the Mystery of Jesus Christ himself, He who died on the Cross for all of us. In the celebration of the Eucharist we fully enter into this mystery, where He is alive, He is with us, here, in His glory, in all His fullness and gives us His life for us once again! Let s seek to enter into this mystery every day! Let s pray to the Holy Spirit with Pope Francis, that we receive the grace to understand and to praise the Lord for this Eucharist that gives us life, where we find the joy and confidence to live a life as children of our Beloved Father! Read and Pray Psalm 139, the psalm of praise to the All-Knowing God! This week we have CDs to help you to find your way to praise the Lord in your prayers From the Foundation of the World by Curtis Martin, powerful and inspirational talk. The Forgotten Virtue: Pathway to Holiness by Fr. Wm. Casey, a clear explanation how to live our lives according to God s will. God by Dr. Peter Kreeft, a renowned teacher and professor, a CD that would give you a truly picture of our All-Loving God! Powerful CDs to pass on to those the Lord puts in your path, souls that needs to know and comprehend our Faith, to embrace the Father which created them in Love! Toti Conforti

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25 THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) 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. VOCATION SUPPORT The Knights of Columbus have always worked hard to encourage young men and women to consider God s call to service in the priesthood or religious life. Under the motto Keep the Faith Alive the Order s vocation initiative has a number of programs based on prayer and designed to reach the hearts and minds of young people, as well as to provide financial support during their years of seminary training or religious formation. For the past several years Corpus Christi Council has provided financial support for two seminarians preparing for the priesthood. HALL RENTAL Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516) DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, VOCATIONS OFFICE Third Fridays-Adoration & Dodgeball November 21st, January 16th, February 20th, March 20th, April 17th and May 15th. Each month, young people (13+) throughout the diocese will gather at St. Ignatius in Hicksville for prayer and fellowship. Following a period of Eucharistic adoration, there is a youth social with free food, sports and entertainment. May 15th will be at a location to be announced at a later date. For information please call (516) 5800 x214 or vocations@drvc.org.

26 2014 November 9th Food Drive 10:00 AM-12:00 PM King Kullen Super Market NOTE CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF KING KULLEN JERICHO TPKE., GARDEN CITY Meeting to follow in Convent. Girls must pay $20 for the Christmas party And $15 dues must be paid as well. Checks payable to: JCDA. November 18th Build-A-Bear 5:45 PM Roosevelt Field $16.00 cash. Any questions please call Diana Felicione (516) December 6th (Saturday) Holiday Cards Parker Institute 11:00 AM Christmas Party, Eleanor Rigbys 1:00-4:00 PM 2015 January 11th Clothing Drive 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Finamore Parish Center Meeting 12:30-1:30 PM St. Francis Room February 8th Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM Convent March 8th Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM Convent March 15th 10:30 AM Mass Mother/Daughter Brunch-Lucky Duck-12:00-4:00 PM April 2nd Holy Thursday Egg Coloring 2:00-4:00 PM April 19th Birthright/Mommas House Collection 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Meeting 12:15-1:15 PM St. Francis Room May 2nd Pick-up plants-flynn House (9 Astor Place, Williston Park) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM May 3rd Bake Sale 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Convent-12:30-1:30 PM Elections June 9th JCDA Board Installation and new membership Mass 7:00 PM Reception immediately after Mass November 9th Ronald McDonald House Volunteering November 23rd Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM December 7th Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM December 14th Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM If you would like more information about Youth Group, feel free to contact Stephen Loewenthal at (516) or by at

27 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, Everything has its origin in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our hope. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!! PLEASE PLACE YOUR GENTLY USED CLOTHING IN THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CLOTHING DROP OFF BOX LOCATED IN THE BACK PARKING LOT BEHIND THE UPPER SCHOOL! FOOD PANTRY: Our food drive is taking place this weekend, November 1 st /2 nd. Please bring all non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products, sliced bread and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. THE ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK ARE: Cans of Sweet potatoes/yams, apple juice and coffee 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, November 10th. Please call our office if you would like to receive a blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) x9410. COFFEE KLATCH: Come join us in the Convent for coffee, dessert and friendly conversation following the 9:00 mass on Friday, November 7 th. All are welcome! ALL SOULS MEMORIAL MASS AND RECEPTION will be held on Wednesday, November 12 th at 7:30 PM. Please join us after mass for some refreshments across the street in the Peter & Paul room in the upper school. More information to follow. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry Office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue). Please

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29 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANY- ONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK? A ministry includes Catechists, CYO Coaches, Ushers, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virus Training Schedule and Register Online for a class being offered by several parishes at If you can fill one or more of the above classes please contact the Religious Education office as soon as possible (516) x9404. TRAFFIC FLOW CHANGE Please be advised that the traffic flow through the parking lot behind the upper school building is ONE WAY ONLY from 3:30 8:30 PM each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The flow of traffic is from north to south; car should enter the parking lot from Winthrop Street, follow the traffic cone path and exit the parking lot onto Birmingham Place. This traffic pattern will allow for a safe drop-off and pick-up of students attending Religious Education classes. TRAFFIC CONTROL AIDE NEEDED The Religious Education Program is in need of a volunteer to help keep a safe and smooth Car Rider drop-off and pick-up line for students in Religious Education classes. Assistance is needed from 3:40-5:15 PM Wednesdays. If you are able to assist, please contact the Religious Education office at (516) x9404. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WEEK National Religious Education is being celebrated from November 2nd November 8th. The theme of this year s celebration is Encountering Christ Everyday. St. Aidan will kick-off the week celebrating our program and our dedicated catechists on Sunday, November 2nd at the 10:30 AM Mass. Student projects will be on display in the hallway outside the Religious Education Office after the Mass and throughout the week. CALENDAR REMINDER Attention Parents of students who attend Religious Education Classes on Tuesdays NO CLASSES will be conducted on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4th. ATTENTION 1ST GRADE PARENTS & STUDENTS All parish 1st grade students are invited to join in the celebration of a Class Mass next Sunday, November 9th at 10:30 AM. Following the Mass will be a reception held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall for all 1st grade students and their families. OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education Office is open Monday Friday from 11:00 AM 4:00 PM. Additionally, the office is open Monday & Tuesday evening from 6:30 8:00 PM.

30 PROMISE TO PROTECT PLEDGE TO HEAL-If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/ eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) CHILDREN'S CULTURAL ARTS SERIES-The Mineola District Council of PTAs and the Mineola Public Schools announce the CHILDREN'S CULTURAL ARTS SERIES for The program consists of three wonderful shows that will delight audiences and ones that you will not want to miss. Mark your calendars! The first performance, back by popular demand, is MUTTVILLE COMIX CANINE COMEDY SHOW. Watch professional clown Johnny Peers and his many rescue dogs perform a variety of hilarious tricks! This show is on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2:00 PM at the Mineola High School Theatre located at 10 Armstrong Road, Garden City Park (one block south of Jericho Turnpike). Get ready to howl! The second show, BUTTERFLY - THE STORY OF A LIFE CYCLE, is on Saturday, December 2:00 PM at the Mineola High School Theatre. Follow Mari, the Monarch Butterfly, on her incredible life journey. Hudson Vagabond Puppets tell this amazing story through acting, singing and giant dancing puppets! And last but certainly not least, is the the third show, FROSTY THE SNOWMAN FAMILY MUSICAL. Plaza Theatrical Productions present the classic winter story of a snowman brought to life through the magic of an old silk hat. Come and sing along! This performance is on SATURDAY, JANUARY 2:00 PM at the Mineola High School Theatre. Subscribe to all THREE SHOWS for ONLY $12 or you may purchase tickets for an INDIVIDUAL SHOW at $5 per show. Adults and children three and under are admitted FREE. 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 October 27th to DIS- TRICT 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. Adults must remain with children during the shows. If you have any questions, contact Debbie (646) or debtobar@yahoo.com RESPECT LIFE YOUTH CONTEST- Each of us is a Masterpiece of God s Creation. All Catholic youngsters in grades 7-12 who live in the Rockville Centre Diocese and attend Catholic elementary and high schools or parish religious education programs are invited to participate in any of the following categories: Poetry, Bookmark Design, Essay, Music, Photography, Video Clip, Photomontage Board Design. The contest gives our Catholic young women and men the opportunity through words, images and song, expressed in a way that is in harmony with our faith, how dear the gift of life is to them. Winners will receive monetary awards in support of their future education. 1st Place Winner $400, 2nd Place Winner $250 and 3rd Place Winner $150 and for those students attending the Awards Ceremony, they will be eligible to participate on a I Pad Mini raffle. For further information contact your parish or school office. Registration forms may be downloaded from the diocesan website Diocesan Respect Life Offices (516) x626 or 381. LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR-The Thanksgiving Turkey & Ham Drop to benefit the elderly residents at Queen of Peace Residence ( st Street, Queens Village, NY 11429) Saturday, November 15th from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. You kind donation of turkeys and hams will be used for future meals for our residents. Sisters and volunteers will greet you at your car to accept your donation. For information please call the Development Office at (718) or go to qpdevelopment@littlesistersofthepoor.org or WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER-Would you attend a seminar to enhance your job or increase your salary? Why not give your marriage the same attention? Enhance your good marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. Weekends are scheduled throughout the Metro New York area. Then next weekend on Long Island is scheduled for November 7th/9th at the Montfort Spiritual Center, 26 South Saxon Avenue, Bay Shore, NY. For more information about the weekends or to apply call (877) or visit the website at MOLLOY COLLEGE, Rockville Centre, NY-The Fall Open House will be held on Sunday, November 16th at 1:00 PM. For information please call (516)