Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 8, 2015 Stay awake and be waiting for the Lord!

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1 Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York (Fax) Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 8, 2015 Stay awake and be waiting for the Lord! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani 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, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa, Suellen Peterson, and Jackie McHugh 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, 12:30 & 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 1:00-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.

2 THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2015 The Dedication of the Latern Basilica Ez 47: 1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3: 9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2: :30 AM Anna & Joseph Trustey 9:00 AM All Souls Novena 12:30 PM Mary T. Fleszar 5:30 PM Stephen Markus (Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2015 St. Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church Wis 2: 23 3: 9; Lk17: :30 AM All Souls Novena 9:00 AM Vito Mossa (Birthday Rem.) 12:30 PM Anne Schreitmuller (Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM John McAllister (Birthday Rem.) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2015 St. Martin of Tours, Bishop Wis 6: 1-11; Lk 17: :30 AM Lv. Ints. of the Rufrano Family 9:00 AM All Souls Novena 12:30 PM Robert Kopetic 5:30 PM NO MASS-VETERAN S DAY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015 St. Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr Wis 7: 22b 8: 1; Lk 17: :30 AM Joan Durcan (1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Salvatore Iannarelli 12:30 PM Rudy Eckhardt (4th Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Benjamin Nicolas Nicasio FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015 St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, Virgin Wis 13: 1-9; Lk 17: :30 AM Ceferino Natividad 9:00 AM Anthony & Mary Roccafort (Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Diane Vesely 4:00 PM Kathryn Doherty/Randall Faessler (Nuptial Mass) 5:30 PM Daniel Colelli, Jr. (Anniversary Rem.) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 Weekday Wis 18: 14-16; 19: 6-9; Lk 18: 1-8 9:00 AM James O Hara 11:00 AM Funeral-William McGarvey 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 1:30 PM Kristen Sauvigne/Paul Schindler Nuptial Mass 3:00 PM Janine Yakstis/Brian Forrestal Nuptial Ceremony 5:00 PM Lv. Ints of Bob & Ginny Corkhill (50th Anniversary) Joseph Patinella Ann Marie Pagnotta Azat Yenicag 7:30 PM William Hewitson (Birthday Rem.) MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Dn 12: 1-3; Herb 10: 11-14, 18; Mk 13: :30 AM Bridie & John Olstrom 9:00 AM Victor Politz (Anniversary Rem.) 10:30 AM Milohnic, Mossa & Rizzi Families 12:00 PM John S. Kenny & Marion Hartigan Kevin Taffner (1st Anniversary Rem.) Marie Romano (1st Anniversary Rem.) Ryan Meegan Lucy Porcelli 5:00 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Natalie Houck, Corpus Christi, Mineola, NY Mark Chianfagna, St. Joseph, Yonkers, NY SECOND WEEK Tullia Taglienti, Resurrection Parish, Farmingville, NY Vincent O Leary, St. Sylvester, Medford, NY THIRD WEEK Jocelyn Ramundo, St. Aidan Anthony Santapaola, St. Aidan Suzanne Graziano, Holy Trinity, Washington, DC Andrew Publicover, Holy Trinity, Washington, DC Kristen Sauvigne, St. Aidan Paul Schindler, Epiphany Church, New York, NY BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of JOHN W. FITZGERALD Requested by Virginia Moriarty MARK YOUR CALENDARS Mark your calendars for our 2016 Bethany Retreat. The dates are Friday evening, February 26th and Saturday, February 27th. The retreat is open to all parishioners.

3 November 8, 2015 HELPING YOUR DIVORCING CHILD It's a terrible thing. You love your child so much and all you want is for him or her to be a happy and successful adult. And then it happens. Maybe you had an inkling that things were not going that well or it may come as an absolute surprise. Your married son or daughter tells you that the marriage is over and there is no hope for any sort of reconciliation. The marriage has collapsed and now there is the legal back and forth before the divorce. Your heart aches for your child and you are worried about your grandchildren and how this unfortunate turn of events will impact their young lives. You are beside yourself. What should you do? You feel so empty and powerless. This scenario is repeated day after day in parishes all over Long Island and everywhere else. It is messy, sad and complicated and does not admit of easy answers. Today I want to offer a few general suggestions to parents who are facing this very real and crushing problem. Here are some of them: 1. Do not preach--instead pray insistently for your adult child and his or her family. There are sometimes changes of heart that occur in even the most challenging of situations. (Friends of mine divorced and within a few years were reunited and are very happy today.) 2. Do not judge. Christ Himself gave us some very wise advice about our propensity for judging: "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. (Matt. 7:1) Even though you think you know the whole situation, you don't. You may be right; you may be wrong; the whole situation may be far more complicated than you imagine. 3. Do not worry about what other members of the family or gossipy relatives may have to say. They should have the charity, kindness and common sense to keep their mouths shut. Any judgmental commentary is really out of order. There are, for example, people who brag that they have never had a divorce in their family. Do not be at all concerned about their opinion. Their unwelcome talk is only a sign of a genuine lack of charity and lack of common sense. 4. Be enormously supportive of your child who is now going through the most difficult and challenging crisis of life. Always be available to listen and sympathize. Be as helpful as you can be, but realize the couple has to solve their own problems. You cannot make decisions for them. 5. Be especially attentive to the children of the marriage. Beware of acting as judge and jury and discussing or criticizing the failures of either parent, no matter how egregious those failings may be. In all probability you do not know the

4 whole story and, even if you did, you need not give your opinion. There is already enough sadness in the lives of the children this sadness does not need to be made worse. It is very difficult for parents to see their adult children hurting and to be unable to make everything better. Nevertheless, they can have open hearts and open arms to support their adult child in the midst of trouble. That is a great way of imitating Christ. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, John Moore, Rita Amendola, Diana Coscia, Virginia Fallon, Barney Rinaldi, Brian Hoffarth, C-el Perdy, Carolyn Hayes, Marie McLaughlin, Joann McDermott, Judy Eberson-Kostovik, Corinne Capozzi, Mary Price, Mary Kingston, Dolores Donato, Martha & John Gibbons, Deacon Frank Love DECEASED: Margaret Monfort, Mary Eichinger and for those who have died serving our country. STEWARDSHIP 11/02/14 $27,516 11/01/15 $26,653 (-3.14%) ALL SAINTS DAY COLLECTION 11/02/14 $ 2,875 11/01/15 $ 2,976 (+0.35%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. This weekend s second collection is for Parish Social Ministry

5 As we come to the end of this year s Catholic Ministries Appeal, we are counting on you, members of our parish family, to participate in this important campaign for the ministries and programs of our church and for all who depend on them! To the 595 families who have already responded to our letters and announcements, I am so grateful for your generosity! To those who have not yet given, please prayerfully consider joining us today by making a gift. There are envelopes provided in your pews and in your envelope packs. As great as our parishes are - and they are all great - not one of them alone could ever accomplish ourselves the incredible things that we can accomplish together as a Diocese. Our parishes have Outreach Centers, but on our own we couldn t provide affordable housing for low-income families. Many of our parishes have Catholic elementary schools or middle schools, but don t have a high school. As a Diocese, we have three high schools. At our parish we have, now and in the past, many wonderful seminarians and priests. As a parish, we could never train them adequately but as a Diocese we have an exceptional Formation program. In other words, the Catholic Ministries Appeal reminds us that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves as individual parishes - we are part of the Roman Catholic Church of Long Island, and that institution accomplishes tremendous things for our people every day. My hope is that each family will extend its generosity and make a gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal. This Appeal is based on equal sacrifice, not equal giving. We cannot ask everyone to consider the same size gift, but we ask that your gift reflect how generous God has been to you with His gifts. Thank you.

6 CASTING CALL FOR THE 8TH 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 8th 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 Thursday, November 12th at 4:00 PM in Kirwin Hall. Rehearsals are held on the following dates: Wednesday, November 18th from 4:00 5:15 PM (Kirwin Hall) Wednesday, December 2nd from 4:00-5:15 PM (church) Wednesday, December 9th 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 13th at 3:00 PM (church)

7 F LOWER MEMORIALS 45th Wedding Anniversary of JUNE & KENNETH BREGLIO (Main Altar) In Loving Memory of MARY ROBERTSON Birthday Remembrance Requested by James Meci (Mary s Shrine) In Loving Memory of MAE & FRANK GUNN Anniversary Remembrance Requested by Pat Gunn (Sacred Heart Chapel) ST. AIDAN S CYO GIRLS VOLLEYBALL St. Aidan s CYO Girls Volleyball is open to girls 5th-12th grade. Registration will be held November 1st-30th. For program information go to: staidanscyo.org

8 Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a special time to thank God for all we have received. We have much to be thankful for and so it is good to share with others. We are helping our families by providing baskets of food and store gift cards (such as King Kullen, Stop N Shop, Food Town and Best Yet Foods, just to name a few) for their Thanksgiving dinner. All food donations, baskets and gift cards should be dropped off at the Parish Social Ministry office by Tuesday, November 17 th so there will be enough time for our families to prepare for their Thanksgiving meal. God s Blessings, Rosemarie Cavallaro Social Ministry

9 SHARING OUR TREASURES Our Advent Program of collecting gift cards, toys, clothing and household items for those in need is beginning the 1 st Weekend of Advent, November 28 th & November 29 th! We are helping many families, singles or senior citizens right here in our own parish. In addition we will be sending gifts to St. John the Baptist, New Ground, Veterans, Pediatric Hospital Units, Church of the Resurrection in Farmingville, Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, Providence House & Saint Anthony s House. Please take a Christmas Ornament which has a gift request from our Christmas Tree which is located in the Vestibule or from a basket at the side exits of the church. PLEASE RETURN ALL GIFTS ALONG WITH THE ORNA- MENT AND GIFT CARDS TO THE PARISH SOCIAL MINIS- TRY OFFICE OR THE RECTORY BY DECEMBER 11TH! PLEASE DO NO LEAVE GIFT CARDS IN THE CHURCH. THANK YOU!! This is a wonderful opportunity to be Christ to others during the Advent Season.

10 LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR The Little Sisters of the Poor will be visiting our Parish next weekend, November 14th/15th. Many of you know the Little Sisters of the Poor in their ministry with the elderly poor. The Sisters depend on your generosity to help them provide a safe and comfortable home for the elderly men and women in the Queen of Peace Residence in Queens Village. There the residents are surrounded with love, respect, peace and security until death. The Sisters will be at the doors of the church as you leave Mass to receive your donations. Please be as generous as your means allow. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS COURT ST. AIDAN #1577 The monthly meeting will held on Tuesday, November 10th at 7:30 PM in Monsignor Kirwin Hall. New members are always welcome. LITURGY CORNER At the consecration, the priest both prays the words and performs the actions of Jesus at the Last Supper. He takes the bread in his hands, blesses it, breaks it, and gives it to us, just as Jesus did with the apostles. There are four actions, take, bless, break, give. They are traditional actions at formal Jewish feasts, so the apostles would have been familiar with them. But Jesus gives them far more significance when He, and the priest, adds, this is My Body. All these actions are critically important to the gift He gives us. We see Him in all of them. Recall how the disciples at Emmaus didn t realize with Whom they were speaking until they recognized Him in the breaking of the bread. We, too, recognize Him in these four actions. COAT DRIVE Keep the homeless warm this winter and contribute a used winter coat or jacket to a soup kitchen that serves 165,000 meals a year. Contact Tecky at (516) for details. SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES 2015 FALL/CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SINGLES DANCE The Fall/Christmas Holiday Singles Dance will be held on Saturday, November 21st from 8:30 PM to 12 midnight. Dancing all evening - Music by DJ Ron. Hot Buffet, free wine & beverages, dessert. All Singles ages 30+ are welcome. Cost is $25.00 per person at St. Aidan Parish - Msgr. Kirwin Hall. 525 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596For information please call (516) or go to:spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com.

11 BEREAVEMENT GROUP Coping with Grief: A Difficult But Important Journey When a loved one dies, a period of grief usually follows. It is almost impossible for humans to experience loss without feeling some kind of grief. Grief can be painful, confusing and overwhelming. To share with others experiencing what you are experiencing can be supportive and healing. who are A Bereavement Group for people whose loved one has died (parent, spouse, sibling or friend) will be held on the dates listed below in the Peter & Paul Room of the Finamore Parish Center by trained Bereavement Facilitators. Coping with the Holidays November 19 th - 7:30 PM MONTHLY THURSDAY NIGHTS : 7:30 PM December 10 th, January 14 th, February 11 th, March 10 th, April 14 th and June 9th Please call the Parish Social Ministry Office at (516) x9408 to register. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen

12 YOU ARE INVITED! We would like to welcome all the Alumni, Friends and Families of Saint Aidan School To celebrate the 65 th Year of our wonderful school! Date: November 8, 2015 Join us for Tours of the School, from 10:00-11:30 AM, to see how the school has grown through the years with a Celebratory Mass at 12:00 noon followed by a coffee and cake reception in Monsignor Kirwin Hall to reminisce with friends from Saint Aidan School. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there.

13 Interfaith Community THANKSGIVING SERVICE OF Prayers and Songs of Gratitude and Peace from Jewish, Muslim, and Christian Traditions Tuesday, November 24, :00 PM Episcopal Church of the Resurrection 147 Campbell Avenue at Center Street Williston Park NY Donations of non-perishable food, and money for the Long Island Council of Churches Freeport Pantry

14 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION "On Veterans Day, America pauses to honor every service member who has ever worn one of our Nation s uniforms... Each time our freedoms have come under assault, they have responded with resolve." Veterans Day Proclamation President Obama Religious expression under assault in the Military: Marine Lance Cpl. Monica Sterling taped a paper copy of bible verse, "No weapon formed against me shall prosper" from Isaiah 57:14, onto her desktop computer in Her staff sergeant ordered her to remove the verse. Sterling noted that other service members had personal items in their workspaces but was told, "I don't like the tone", (of the verse) by her supervisor. Sterling said she believed it was her First Amendment right to post a Bible verse and declined to take it down. Soon after, Ms. Sterling was court-martialed, convicted, given a bad conduct discharge, and reduced in rank. Liberty Institute is appealing her case to the highest military court in America, asking them to rule that the lower court should have applied the "Religious Freedom Restoration Act" (RFRA) to Sterling's case, protecting her right to post a Bible verse as a form of religious exercise. "Our Marines give up many freedoms when serving, but religious freedom is never one of them," said Liberty Institute Counsel, Michael Berry. (militarytimes.com, 5/27/15; libertyinstitute.org, 5/2015) * A Navy chaplain accused of failing to show "tolerance and respect" toward gay sailors has been cleared of all wrongdoing and will not be removed from the military. Chaplain Wes Modder, a highly decorated veteran who once ministered to an elite Navy SEAL unit, was removed from his job after being falsely accused by a gay officer. "I believe some of what the lieutenant has alleged could constitute a military crime - false statements... in an attempt to get the chaplain punished," said attorney Michael Berry. Liberty Institute President Kelly Shackelford commended the Navy for exonerating Chaplain Modder and called it a victory for religious liberty. (libertyinstitute.org; foxnews.com, 9/4/15) "Let the pulpit resound with the doctrine and sentiments of religious liberty. Let us hear of the dignity of man's nature and the noble rank he holds among the works of God." John Adams, Founding Father, 1765 Events: *Wednesday, November 11th 7:30 PM Corpus Christi/St. Aidan CFFR meeting in the Convent. All are welcome! * Wednesday, November 18th, 7:00-9:00 PM, Thomas Renker, Esq. & Barbara Samuells, CFFR President, will speak about denials of religious freedom in America, Our Lady of Victory School - Memorial Hall, 2 Bellmore St., Floral Park, NY

15 LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Soon we will start the Year of Mercy which our Pope Francis will open on December 8 th, and I believe we should know all about Mercy and the implications in our spiritual life. Francis has given us a beautiful meditation on the meaning and the calling of mercy. Mercy also describes the Pope pontificate, and he calls us and the entire Church to be witness to a special program of life. He invites us to convert and renew our faith during this special time. He opens the document telling us Jesus Christ is the face of the Father s mercy. Mercy is a description of God s nature, not only compassion and generosity but to be merciful as your Father is merciful is to participate in the way God loves his creatures. Mercy is not an abstract idea; it is living and visible in Jesus. Mercy is a person. To approach mercy we need to approach a person, Jesus Christ. It is the only way we will know what mercy is, with our eyes fixed on Jesus we will experience the love of the Holy Trinity and as John tells us in 1John 4:8 God is love God desires our well-being; he wants us to be happy and peaceful. God wants us to experience the fullness that is in God s mercy. Touched by God s presence we can be generous to others as God has been immensely generous to us, been an instrument of mercy to those amidst the suffering of our time; to overcome our usual indifference, reaching out to those who are in need of help; to restore dignity to all those from whom it has been robbed. What Pope Francis desires for this upcoming jubilee is that by hearing the Word of God, the Church may be called to witness the mercy amidst the confusion and suffering of our time. This week I ask you to look into the three VCRs that we have in our kiosk. They are only one more dollar, instead of $3.00 for the CDs, they are $4.00 each; one is Beloved, Finding Happiness in Marriage a guide how to communicate and how to respond when we are hurt. How both spouses can give of themselves in married life. Another one is True Strength and True Beauty What makes men and women different? We must learn to be the woman or man that God has created us to be. It will help young women and men understand the gift of their sexuality. Another is Mary and the Saints. Learn what Catholics really believe about Mary and why. A rich understanding of our Faith. I suggest that you also use these DVDs as gifts, to newly married couples, to young people going to college or in college, to friends not practicing our Faith. You may or may not see the effect of these tapes, but I am sure the Holy Spirit will work in their souls! God bless you! Toti Conforti PEANUT BUTTER GANG Join us on Saturday, November 14 th 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 by Wednesday 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).

16 FORMED. ORG REVIEW: HOW THIS WEBSITE CAN AID YOUR FAITH I am a St. Aidan s parishioner who followed the invitation printed in the bulletin and tried out Formed the new service the parish has chosen to offer us. Let me start by saying that this program has a purpose we should all support, and as more people sign up for it, the content offered will increase. FORMED. Org is a website where you have a collection of a lot of Catholic lessons, which include programs, like the ENTIRE series of Bishop R. Barron s Catholicism, Catholic movies, stories of saints, the Footprint of God by S. Ray, Audios, Lectios programs on the Eucharist, Peter, and on Prayer. Many programs for youth, even books to read, writings of the Pope. They even have contents in Spanish! You can get access to all for free. The website is downloadable to any device you have. There are many possibilities FORMED has for us and our parish, like having your own study group, or Bible classes at your own home, whether with your family or friends or to school your children about our Faith. Go to your computer or tablet, enter FORMED.ORG, when it opens enter the Parish code which is 07d527, your , a password, and follow the program. That is all! If you need more directions you can send an to toticon@aol.com. Your fellow parishioner, Anna Greer

17 If you have not given in the past please consider donating to this year s campaign. Your donation will be helping to feed the hungry, provide clothes and emergency support to the needy, strengthen parishes throughout our Diocese, help form our future priests and deacons and provide funding for Catholic Charities outstanding programs and services. You are also helping to ensure that our ministries bring Christ s light to hundreds of thousands of people in hospitals, colleges and even our jails CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2015 GOAL: $175,500 PLEDGED: $128,080 # OF GIFTS: 595 MEMORIALS AVAILABLE Memorials are available at any time. Please call the Rectory office at (516) x9101 if interested. Flower Memorials: Main Altar (2 pieces) $ Shrines (1 piece) $ ea - Mary s Shrine - St. Joseph s Shrine - St. Anthony s Shrine - St. Theresa s Shrine - Sacred Heart Shrine Bread & Wine Memorial $ 50.00

18 Return all orders to St. Aidan School marked Pie Sale.

19 Parents Acting for Catholic Education Thanksgiving Pie Sale Begins Monday, November 9 th (Pick up November 23 rd and 24 th ) Casino Night Saturday, November 14 th, 7:00 PM 11:00 PM Festival of Trees Friday, December 4 th Sunday, December 6 th Auction Dream Bigger, Shine Brighter Saturday, February 27 th, 7:00 PM 11:00 PM Family Lenten Spaghetti Dinner Thursday, March 3 rd, 6:00 PM 8:00 PM American Girl Fashion Show Saturday, April 9 th (11:00 AM and 3:00 PM) & Sunday, April 10 th (1:00 PM) Golf Outing Monday, May 2 nd Ways to support our school all year round: King Kullen Receipts If you shop at King Kullen in Garden City Park, please do not throw away your receipts! St. Aidan School earns 1% of each receipt s total through King Kullen s Care and Share Program. Drop off your register receipts in the King Kullen box in the back of church or send in an envelope through school. Stop & Shop A+ Rewards After you register your card, each shopping trip at Stop & Shop using your Stop & Shop Card earns cash for our school! Each month, the amount of cash awarded will be updated on the Stop & Shop website. You can track the amount of points you earn for our school by checking your grocery receipt and online when you create an account at: Our school will receive a check at the end of the program. *********************************************** High School Volunteers Needed! If you are a high school student in need of service hours, PACE has many events scheduled for this upcoming school year at which you can work in order to fulfill your volunteer requirements. Please contact us at: StAidanPACE@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering and we will provide you with the dates and times of our events. We hope to hear from you soon! Nora Grady and Linda Kuczwaj, PACE Co-Presidents

20 November 15th Meeting November 22nd Meeting November 29 Community Service Trip - Ronald McDonald House December 6th Meeting December 13th Christmas Party Meeting December 25th Merry Christmas December 27th New York City Trip January 9th Youth Group Fundraiser January 10th Meeting January 24th Meeting January 31st Community Service Trip Ronald McDonald House February 7th Super Bowl No Meeting February 13th Community Service Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang February 21st Meeting February 28th - Meeting For more information, please contact: Steve Loewenthal at SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com or (516) There are still tickets available for Father Kevin s trip. Please call the Rectory office if you are interested.

21 KNIGHTS CORNER JOIN THE SQUIRES The Columbian Squires are the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus. The Squires are an international fraternity of approximately 25,000 Catholic young men, ages 10 to 18 years of age, in over 1,500 circles worldwide. The Squires from the Corpus Christi Council # 2502 in Mineola meet on the 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 7:45 PM in the downstairs Fr. Tulley Room of the Council Hall at 186 Jericho Turnpike. Come on Down! Any questions, contact Chief Counselor Tom Kelly, at or via at kellyofmineola@earthlink.net. COLUMBIETTE NEWS The Corpus Christi Columbiettes are looking for new members! The Columbiettes are an organization of Catholic women with a dedication to service. There are no specific requirements of your time you may participate at whatever level you feel comfortable. Please consider giving your time and special skills back to our community through our organization. For further information please call (516) or cccolumbiettes@gmail.com MEMORIAL MASS Corpus Christi Council #2502 will celebrate its annual Mass in memory of all deceased members at 8:00 PM on Thursday, November 19 th in the council s main hall (186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola). All are welcome. November 14th December 5th TBA January 10th February 7th March 13th March 24th April 3rd April 17th May 6th May 7th May 8th May 15th June 14th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Food Drive King Kullen Garden City-drivers needed Food will be brought back to St. Aidan s 11:00 AM Holiday Cards at Parker Institute-meet at Convent-drivers needed 1:00-4:00 PM Christmas Party at Eleanor Rigby s Build-A-Bear Date and time to be announced 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Coat Drive, 12:30-1:30 PM meeting in St. Francis Room 1:00 PM Meeting Convent Community Room 1:00 PM Meeting Convent Community Room 2:00-4:00 PM East egg coloring Parker Institute-drivers needed 10:30 AM Mass 12:00-4:00 PM Mother Daughter Brunch Lucky Duck 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Birthright/Mommas House Collection Finamore Center 12:30-1:30 PM Meeting St. Francis Room Help needed to separate plant orders at the Flynn House time to be announced 10:00 Am-12:00 PM Plant Pick-Up at 9 Astor Place, Williston Park Happy Mother s Day to All Moms 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Bake Sale St. Francis Garden 12:30 1:30 PM meeting/ Elections St. Francis Room 7:00 PM JCDA Board Installation Mass (church) Senior court installation and Reception in Kirwin Hall immediately following Mass.

22 Night At Saint Aidan s When: Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 7PM Where: Monsignor Kirwin Hall What: A Night of Painting to support the Saint Aidan Youth Group Cost: $45.00 (includes all painting supplies) Registration is done completely online at Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Saint Aidan s Youth Group. If you have any questions feel free to contact Steve Loewenthal at (516) or saintaidanyouthgroup@gmail.com.

23 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK? 16 YEARS OR OLDER MUST BE BACKGROUND CHECKED. A ministry includes Catechists, CYO Coaches, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training Schedule and Register Online at Classes are offered by several parishes throughout the diocese. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Religious Education Office is looking for individuals who are willing to serve as substitute teachers, classroom aides, hall monitors, traffic control aides, etc. for the school year. Prior experience is not necessary; support is provided. Please give prayerful consideration to answering the call to serve in this vital ministry. The School Year runs from late September 2015 through early May For an application or further information, please call (516) x9404. ATTENTION 2 ND GRADE PARENTS In preparation for your child s reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in January we have scheduled two Parent meetings during which we will discuss the Sacrament itself, and ways in which you can help to prepare your child for this next step in her/his faith journey. The meetings will be held on Monday, November 9 th and Tuesday, November 10 th beginning at 7:30 PM in the St. Aidan School Cafeteria. The School Cafeteria is located in the basement of the Upper School (across the street from the church). Access to the Cafeteria will be through the door closest to the softball field through the back parking lot. Both meetings will cover the same material; we ask that at least one parent attend one of the above meetings. Each meeting should take approximately one hour. PLEASE NOTE The Religious Education Office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 11 th in observance of Veterans Day. We thank all Veterans for their service. OFFICE HOURS-The Religious Education Office is open Monday Friday from 12:00 noon 4:00 PM. Additionally, the office is open Monday & Tuesday evening from 6:00 8:00 PM.

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25 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. FOOD PANTRY - I believe there may have been some confusion regarding our monthly food drive. Many thought it was this past weekend and dropped off food in the vestibule of church. The food drive usually takes place the first full weekend of the month. Since a lot of food was received this past weekend, there will be no food drive on November 7 th & 8 th. Thank you for all the food donations collected! ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED: applesauce, coffee, apple cider, Ziploc bags and sponges THANKSGIVING We are getting ready for the holiday and if you would like to help our families by providing food or gift cards for their thanksgiving dinner, kindly bring all donations to the parish social ministry office by November 17 th. SHARING OUR TREASURES Sharing Our Treasures will begin the 1 st weekend of Advent, Saturday, November 28 th & 29 th. For more information, please consult the bulletin. I have received a telephone call from one of our volunteers who works with the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal and they are looking to help the homeless keep warm this Winter by providing hats, gloves and mittens. If you would like to help, kindly drop off these items to our parish social ministry office by Friday, November 13 th. 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 prayer shawl committee will meet again on Monday, November 9 th. If you have some wool to donate to this ministry, please bring it to the Parish Social Ministry Office. 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. PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry will be closed on Veteran s Day, November 11 th. The Parish Social Ministry is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).

26 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) All volunteers 16 and over must be background checked and all volunteers 18 and over must attend the Virtus class. RESPECT LIFE CONTEST Every Life Is Worth Living : The Diocesan Respect Life Office is excited to announce the 14th Annual Youth Respect Life Contest for grades 7-8 (Level One) and grades 9-12 (Level Two). We welcome all Catholic youth in the Rockville Centre Diocese attending Catholic Elementary, High School or parish programs including Religious Education, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Youth Groups, and Youth Choirs to participate. We encourage children with special needs to also participate. The awards ceremony will be held on March 16, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School Auditorium at 7:00 PM. Categories are: poetry, art (bookmark design), essay, photography, music (lyrics), video clip design and Pin-it/photomontage board. All entries must be received by December 15, All contest materials are available on the diocesan website at For information please call (516) x626. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER-The search is underway for Longest Married Couple in the U.S. Do you think you know who they are? Maybe it s your parents grandparents That nice couple who live down the street Nominating a couple is easy! Just send their names, wedding date and where they live and your contact information to: wwmelmc2015@gmail.com. Nominations accepted until January 10, Winners will be announced February 2016 to celebrate World Marriage Day. Nominate a couple you know today! BUS TRIP TO RESORTS CASINO IN ATLANTIC CITY HOSTED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION LA- DIES AUXILIARY-There will be a bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Monday, November 16th. A bus will take you from the parking lot of the Williston Park American Legion Post 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park at 9:00 AM to Resorts Casino. You need to be at the parking lot by 8:30 AM. The cost is $35.00 with a return of $25.00 in slot credits. Upcoming trips for 2015 are scheduled the third Monday of each month. The next trip will be on December 21, If you are interested please contact: Dot Perry (516) or Honey Metzger (516) CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS, COURT IMMACULATA NO. 444-On Friday, November 20th at 7:00 PM in Fitzgerald Hall, the Catholic Daughters of Corpus Christi Church will be holding their annual Chinese Buffet dinner and auction. The dinner price of $23.00 includes dessert, coffee, tea, soda and 15 raffle tickets. It will be held at Corpus Christi Church in Fitzgerald Hall, 155 Garfield Avenue, Mineola. For reservations please call Pat at (516) no later than November 16th. FAITH ON TAP-All young adults are invited to Faith on Tap. Faith on Tap is a forum engaging young adults in straight talk and honest answers to questions of faith. It is a genuine and sincere effort to reach out and meet the young adults of this diocese and to listen and to respond to what matters to them as young adults in the Church. Faith on Tap also offers young adults a place where they can meet others who are also living out their faith. Join us at Lily Flanagan s at 345 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon on Thursday, November 12th where out guest speaker will be Dr. Philip Franco. Dr. Franco is currently the principal at St. Margaret s School in Middle Village. He graduated from St. John s University and received his Masters at St. Joseph s Seminary and a Doctorate from Fordham University. Our topic for the evening is: Prayer...Why Bother? A topic many of us have questioned in our lives. Come out and hear Dr. Franco speak to us about this important part of our spiritual growth. The talks begin at 7:30 PM, but come early, have something to each, meet new friends, catch up with old friends!. There will be an opportunity for those in attendance to offer feedback and ideas for future gatherings. For more information please contact Marianne Sheridan, Director for Young Adults at msheridan@drvc.org.