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 The Resurrection of the Lord Easter Sunday March 31, 2013 I have risen, and I am with you still! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Thomas Tassone, Associate Pastor - ext Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext Deacon Francis J. Love - ext Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext address drago@staidanparish.org 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 Mrs. Marie-Elaine Galenskas, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext Mrs. Elaine Smith, Coordinator Special Needs ext Parish Social Ministry - ext Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext Pastoral Council - ext Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey, Cathy Jansen, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente Buildings & Grounds Department ext Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment. Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish. Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext Adoration First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.

2 EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2013 Monday within the Octave of Easter Acts 2: 14, 22-33; Mt 28: :30 AM No Mass 9:00 AM Maria Alvira (9th Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Malachy Corrigan 5:30 PM Anthony R. Ameruso (7th Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013 Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Acts 2: 36-41/Jn 20: :30 AM Maeve Maguire 9:00 AM Carmen J. Herrera (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Anne Eckhoff 5:30 PM Barbara O Neill (1st Anniversary Rem.) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3: 1-10/Lk 24: :30 AM Edward Halas 9:00 AM Sister Ellen Lyons, CSJ (2nd Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Mary Zoffranieri (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Marjorie V. Emken (Birthday Rem.) THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2013 Thursday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3: 11-26; Lk 24: :30 AM Sr. Margaret Andre Connolly, CSJ 9:00 AM Edmund Hahn 12:15 PM Ann Pitaro 5:30 PM Anthony R. Ameruso (Birthday Rem.) FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2013 Friday within the Octave of Easter Acts 4: 1-12; Jn 21: :30 AM Victor Taravella (1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 PM Anne T. Keegan 12:15 PM Philip Duva 12:45-3:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration 5:30 PM Mary Zambuto SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 Saturday within the Octave of Easter Acts 4: 13-21; Mk 16: :00 AM Gertrude Wilson (15th Anniversary Rem.) 12:30-1:30 PM Confessions 3:00 PM Kristin Viola/Sean McDonough Nuptial Mass 5:00 PM Neal Kilbane (Anniversary Rem.) Barbara O Neill (1st Anniversary Rem.) Catherine Gardella (1st Anniversary Rem.) Joseph Viscardi Patricia Miller 7:00 PM Sam, Maria, Ralph & Alessandro Di Re SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2013 Second Sunday of Easter Acts 5: 12-16; Rv 1: 9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20: :30 AM Steven Michitsh (Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM Deceased Rosarian-Peggy Burlingame MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK 10:30 AM Rose Pravati (Birthday Rem.) 12:00 PM Annette Dunn Estelle M. Lang (4th Anniversary Rem.) Machado Family Concetta Cavalleri Alice Egan 5:00 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of ESTELLE & LENNY LANG Requested by Carol & Valentine Lang PLEASE NOTE There will be NO 6:30 AM Mass on Monday, April 1st (Easter Monday). The Masses for that day will be at 9:00 AM, 12:15 and 5:30 PM. BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Stephanie Henn, Sts. Cyril & Methodius, Deer Park, NY Stephen Loewenthal, St. Aidan SECOND WEEK Christina Lagomarsine, Corpus Christi, Mineola, NY Peter Colavita, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY THIRD WEEK Kristin Viola, St. Aidan Sean McDonough, Sacred Heart, Merrick, NY LITTLE WHITE BOOK The Little White Book is available at all entrances of the church and in the Rectory office. We ask you to just take one per family. Visit our website at

3 March 31, 2013 NEVER LOSE HOPE! This week while I was praying the Breviary (the prayers the priest must say every day), one very short sentence jumped off the page. Never lose hope. I thought to myself: Now here is the perfect message for Easter. Try as I might, I cannot think of a more important thing I want to say to all of us as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord. In three short words is encapsulated the meaning of the triumph of Christ two thousand years in the past and the triumph of Christ today. Easter is not just about what Christ did, it is about what He is doing today in your life and mine. Those of you who listen to me preach know how very often I go back to our Blessed Mother and talk about how much she meant to Jesus and how terribly important she is in our own lives. I firmly believe that she carries us to God and takes care of us on our way just as she took care of Jesus. Nobody ever loved Him the way she did and no one was more brokenhearted when he died. This morning I began to think of all that she went through during that first Holy Week. How it must have pained her to see Him condemned and betrayed and that is to say nothing of the scourging and the crowning of thorns. She saw her Son made out to be a fool and a criminal. She watched in stunned silence and horror as he was led away to Calvary. And then came the worst. I do not even like to think about it she saw them nail Jesus to the cross and for three hours watched him die. What could be worse? When it was all over Our Lady, exhausted and broken in spirit, went home. Probably the faithful St. John the Evangelist took her to his house. It must have been the most difficult of evenings for both of them. I wondered what they talked about and whether they cried. It must have been a real test of faith to believe in the midst of defeat and death that Christ would be true to His word and keep His promise: Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up again. (John 2:19) Mary certainly knew about this startling prophecy and she of all people knew that He meant exactly what He said. Everything might seem to be contrary and all the appearances pointed to utter hopelessness-christ and His work appeared to be destroyed but the exact opposite was the case. Mary was able to believe in sadness and during those desperate hours of Good Friday and Holy Saturday, she never ever lost faith or hope in Jesus Christ. Things began to change and rapidly! Holy Saturday with all its emptiness and impossible gloom gave way to the splendor of the Physical Resurrection of Jesus. Mary Magdalene had gone to the tomb to anoint a dead body, but the tomb was empty and suddenly she saw Christ, the Eternal Son of God. But she mistakenly thought he was the gardener until Christ spoke to her. When he said Mary she was transformed into a real believer and ran to tell the apostles the fantastic news: The Lord had indeed risen! (CONTINUED)

4 Scripture doesn t relate it, but I believe that even before Jesus saw Mary Magdalene, he visited His mother. What a meeting that must have been! I can picture Our Lady smiling softly and Jesus telling her how sorry He was to put her through everything. But she understood now even if she failed to understand why He had to get lost in the temple. Everything was forgotten about in that supreme moment of joy. The faith and hope of Mary should be a great lesson to us. Never lose hope! Pope Francis said it so well at the Palm Sunday Mass in Rome: Do not be men and women of sadness: A Christian can never be sad! Never give way to discouragement. I can t think of anything better to say at Easter. Never lose hope and spread it wherever you go especially today! Happy Easter! In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald 2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others Church of St. Aidan 2013 Goal: $173,000 Pledged: $ 98,775 # of Gifts: 470 THE LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC HAS A GREAT WEBSITE! Now that the Long Island Catholic Magazine is underway, we are happy to announce the development of the Long Island Catholic website: We encourage you to go to this vibrant and current source of information concerning ideas and events in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Bishop Murphy has a blog on this website and he welcomes interaction with you. Rick Hinshaw, George Weigel, Father Bob Lauder, and Msgr. Jim McNamara are regular columnists. There is news not only about current events in our Diocese but also news about our Holy Father and the Vatican. All it takes is a click of a button at Why not add it to your favorites?

5 Easter Tree/Flower Donations 2013 Thank you for your kind and generous response to our needs. 15 Large Azalea Bushes 1) ILM of Michael J. Cahill Donated by The Cahill Family 2) ILM of Rudy Eckhardt Donated by His Wife Carolyn 3) ILM of Michael & Anna Jakoby 4) ILM of Eva & John Dittiger 5) ILM of Daniel C. Reilly 6) ILM of Peggy Burlingame Donated by Bill Burlingame 7) ILM of Calogero Villa Donated by His Loving Family 8) ILM of Eva & Vito Zampella Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferrara 9) ILM of Anna & Saverio Ferrara Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferrara 10) ILM of Michael Lee Donated by His Family 11) ILM of Gladys Patron and Anna Perz Donated by The Patron Family 12) ILM of Donald F. Bruschi Donated by The Bruschi Family 13) ILM of Ellen & Patrick Reilly Donated by Patricia Fullam 14) ILM of Mary & Joseph Fullam Donated by Patricia Fullam 15) ILM of Rev. Brendan Joseph Fullam Donated by Patricia Fullam 4 Forsythia Bushes 1) ILM of Mary Babyak (100th Birthday Remembrance) Donated by The Babyak Family 2) ILM of Rocco J. Filazzola Donated by Barbara Filazzola 3) ILM of Daniel Steiniger Donated by Kathy & Bob Steiniger 4) ILM of Linda Bradley Donated by The Bradley Family

6 3 Rhododendron Bushes 1) ILM of Carole & Walter Blaschuk Donated by Josephine & William Ryan 2) ILM of Rose and Pasquale Salva Donated by Their Loving Family 3) ILM of Harriette & Joseph Parendo Donated by Their Loving Family 3 Abelia Grandiflora 1) ILM of Maria Olinda Fernandes Donated by Her Loving Daughter 2) ILM of Alice and William Winters Donated by The Winters Family 3) ILM of Kevin P. Cunningham Donated by The Winters Family PASCHAL CANDLE Donated In Loving Memory of EUGENE F. CLINTON GIRL SCOUT TROOP #1200 A Long Road Home Rescue Project Girl Scout Troop #1200 will be collecting pet supplies for A Long Road Home Rescue for dogs. This not-for-profit organization rescues unwanted dogs and finds permanent loving homes for them. The Rescue Center appreciates any donation (new or used), but it is in immediate need of collars, leashes, harnesses, crates, dog beds, blankets, Hartguard or Frontline for pound dogs, metal bowls, study toys, balls, dry dog food and peanut butter filled bones. The Center is also looking for volunteer foster homes for dogs in transition. The girls will be collecting outside of church on Sunday, April 7th from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM. Thank you for your support! If there any questions please call Mary O Hara at (516)

7 Congratulations to Monsignor Robert Kirwin who will celebrate his 68th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood on April 3, We love you and may God bless you always! Church of St. Aidan Sunday, April 7, 2013 Egg Hunt in The Saint Francis Garden 10:00 AM 1:00 PM All children up to age 12 and their families are invited to participate. For more information contact the Rectory at (516) x9101 or Father Tom Tassone at x9106. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH APRIL 2013 This entire month falls during the Easter season and after a fruitful and blessed Lent we are able to celebrate the joy of the Resurrection. Even nature would join us with blooms and early flowers, as to follow our cry, Christ is risen, Christ is truly risen. Christ, the Lamb of God, is Christ our Light, the Eternal Priest who waits for us to meet Him in the Eucharist to have a special moment of grace and personal encounter with the author of all holiness. Now that the days are longer, make a commitment to attend Mass as often you can. Try also to attend to your neighbor s needs, especially if they are elderly or infirm. It is a way to witness to your faith! April 7 is Divine Mercy Sunday, a most beautiful liturgy, and on April 8 is the Solemnity of the Annunciation; pray an extra Rosary in thanksgiving for Our Lady YES to God. Share your reactions and feedback at pastoralcouncil@staidanparish.org or call (516) x9592. St. Aidan s Pastoral Council tries to be responsive to the needs of our parish.

8 Divine Mercy Sunday April 7, :00 PM Church of St. Aidan Williston Park, NY We will celebrate with Eucharistic Adoration, the Chaplet, Prayers & Veneration of the Divine Mercy Image. Please join us and receive the graces that will be showered upon us! PRAYER TO RESTORE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Lord, protect our religious freedom and give us the courage to stand firm. St. Thomas More, patron of religious freedom pray for us. Supreme Court Decision regarding Defensive Marriage Act to continue. Cuomo s HHS promotion is still on table. Thanks to those parishioners who went to Catholics at the Capitol and represented us. It was a success! Upcoming Religious Freedom meetings 7:30 PM Kirwin Hall April 22nd-Meeting for all parishes on There are approximately 147 days left to HHS Mandate August 1, 2013.

9 Church of St. Aidan Bethany Retreat Can you drink the cup? Matt 20: 22 Focus: We will focus on making our lives a beautiful Eucharist, blending the cup of Jesus and our cup together into one life. This is a time of spiritual refreshment. St. Aidan s Bethany is a place to rest and pray as Jesus did in Bethany at the home of Lazarus. Come together with your fellow parishioners meeting new people in your parish and hearing their stories & how their faith has sustained them through their life.. Where will it take place? The place is the convent, on Friday evening, after which you will return to your own homes. You will meet again on Saturday morning. We will end at the 5 PM Mass and then share a meal together. Friday Evening, April 12th at 7:30 PM & Saturday, April 13th at 8:30AM. Doors will open at & 7:00 PM. We will start promptly at 7:30 PM. Cost: $20.00 per person (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on Saturday) Meals are for Retreat Participants only! Space is limited to 50, please register early! Name Address Telephone Amount Enclosed I Will Will not be having dinner with the group. If you are paying for friends, please list all names & phone numbers attending on the back. Return to St. Aidan s Rectory. There will be no reservations or payments at the door. Please mark the envelope, Bethany Retreat. Any Questions, call (516) x9581.

10 ST. AIDAN S HOLY NAME SOCIETY Parish Men s Retreat 2013 Dates: April 26 (Friday 7:00 PM) April 28 (Sunday 12:00 noon) Place: Bishop Molloy Passionist Retreat House Edgerton Blvd. (178 th St.) Jamaica Estates, NY (718) Theme: We Preach Christ Crucified, The Sign of God s Love - A weekend of quiet and relaxation - Conferences and workshops on faith and the spiritual life - Opportunities for reflection, private prayer, celebration of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Offering for the weekend is $195. If you would like further information, contact Al Carbuto at (516) , the retreat house at the number above, or the website: For your convenience, you may tear off the form below and send your deposit to the retreat house at the address above ST. AIDAN S HOLY NAME SOCIETY Parish Men s Retreat 2013 I would like to reserve a space for the retreat on the weekend of April 26-April 28 with the St. Aidan group. Name Address Phone Is this your first retreat at Bishop Molloy Retreat House? Yes No Deposit for the weekend enclosed $50.00 TOMORROW S HOPE FOUNDATION Tomorrow s Hope Foundation provides financial assistance to families who are interested in Catholic Elementary Education. Financial Aid Scholarship applications are available by going to the St. Aidan School website at then go to the Tomorrow s Hope Financial Aid link and download an application. For information please call Miss Eileen Oliver, Principal of St. Aidan School at (516) x9202 or Applications must be post marked by April 10, 2013.

11 LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA HE IS RISEN!! Indeed HE IS TRULY RISEN!!! Easter is the feast of Feasts, the greatest joy and gladness of all Christians. We shall be an Alleluia People!. As the Responsorial Psalm tells us This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Our Faith in Christ is cause for us to be a joyful people. When we read the Scriptures of this day, we encounter the disciples and we learn that, when they met Jesus, they found new boldness and courage to believe and to witness to others about Christ. We shall learn from them to witness about our Faith, because Colossian 3:1-4 proclaim, You were raised with Christ.and you too will appear with Him in glory The truth of these words must impact the way we live each day! As we pray and thank the Lord for His Resurrection, we ask Him for the grace to grow in faith and trust in Him, to grow in boldness to share the good news of our Faith with others. We pray with Mary in the Regina Coeli. Christ, whom you bore is risen!!... This is the day of the Church s Easter joy, and we look to you, O Mary, we look to your joyful heart. Pray for us! That the light of the Risen one be present along the paths of the people of God! This week we have powerful CDs Who Do You Say That I Am? by Father R. Barron which explains how Jesus fulfills the tasks of being the promised Messiah, God become man, Our Savior. No Price Too High by Deacon Alex Jones, is about the conversion of a Pentecostal pastor and his Congregation. Very inspiring, a sacrificial yet triumphant journey of a man with a deep love for Christ. These are powerful CDs to listen to and give away, pick them up from the kiosk, as many you can, wonderful gifts for Easter! Toti Conforti Toti Conforti 9TH ANNUAL MAKE A LITTLE DIFFERENCE DAY IN WILLISTON PARK Saturday, April 20th has been designated as Make A Little Difference Day in Williston Park. Under the direction of the Beautification Committee, our Village will undergo a spring cleanup. We would like to involve different groups in our community to promote spirit and pride in the Village as we make a difference and clean up. We encourage all residents to begin their own Spring Clean Up on their individual properties as well. With your help we will clean up the Jack T. Zwiebel Little Park at the corner of Willis Avenue and Fordham Street, the gazebo on Hillside Avenue, a few other designated areas along Hillside Avenue and Willis Avenue, Kelleher Field and the Third Precinct on Hillside Avenue. We are asking that you bring your group to lend a hand on Saturday, April 20th for one hour or two. We will meet in the parking lot of the Village Hall at 10:00 AM where you will be given your assignment. A leader or chaperone must accompany each group. We will provide garbage bags, but request that you bring rakes, shovels and brooms. If you would like to participate, you may leave a message at the Village Hall at (516)

12 Mad Hatter Tea Party! Enjoy the music of Disney Wonderful kid-friendly afternoon Sunday, April 14th 4:00 PM Monsignor Kirwin Hall

13 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 who are experiencing what you are experiencing can be supportive and healing. A Bereavement Group for people whose loved one has died (parent, spouse, sibling or friend) will be held in the Sts. Peter & Paul Room in Finamore Parish Center by trained Bereavement Facilitators. Tuesdays: 9:45 AM April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and May 7th Thursdays: 7:30 PM April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, May 2nd and 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

14 FINANCIAL PLANNING MEETING Wednesday, April 17 th at 7:00 PM Msgr. Kirwin Hall SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE Studies have shown that at least 70% of the American population does not have a plan regarding their personal financial strategy for retirement income as well as an Estate Plan in the event of disability or death. Furthermore, unforeseen life altering events such as catastrophic illness, divorce and caring for aging parents can adversely affect the accumulation and distribution of assets resulting in a shortage of funds for savings, retirement planning and college funding. There are several questions we all ask ourselves from time to time regarding the present state of our financial affairs and the fact of the matter is that, while the clock is ticking, most people are procrastinating about the need to focus on the task at hand, How to secure our financial well-being in a financially insecure world. We need to be truthful to ourselves in answering the questions that lie at the very core of a well-based plan: - Are you risking your principal and jeopardizing your financial future with positions in the market that are complicated and out of your control? - Is denial a retirement plan? - Are you waiting until your child s 17th birthday to start planning for college? - Does your retirement planning game need a second look? - Would you rather be in control of your financial future maintaining the values that are so important to you and your family? - Do you really understand that life insurance was designed in mind to financially protect your loved ones, whose lives are completely dependent on you, in the event of your death? Estate planning, incorporating financial strategies, is the process of mapping out how you want your personal and financial matters to be handled during periods of incapacity, disability or at your death. An Estate Plan should be carefully implemented with the assistance of an Estate Planning attorney-one who specializes in wills and trusts with an understanding of the ever-changing IRS codes that apply to the structuring of the documents. Everyone over the age of 18 needs an Estate Plan as it is not just for the wealthy. In fact, Estate planning can be more important for the smaller estate to assure that your loved ones will be provided for and not overly burdened by personal and financial matters during a time of crisis. You ll spend a lifetime accumulating your wealth and building a legacy that has the potential to grow for generations that follow. Exercise the due diligence necessary by implementing plans to protect the financial well-being of your family. One single unforeseen event could devastate your family s future. Plan ahead and have the peace of mind knowing that you ve secured yourself and your loved ones.

15 In the 2nd reading today, St. Paul reminds the Colossians that they have been raised with Christ, exhorting them to be intent on the things above rather than on things of earth. We, too, have been raised with Christ. Let us rejoice and be glad! PALM SUNDAY COLLECTION 04/01/12 $38,424 03/24/13 $36,791 (-4.25%) CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES COLLECTION 04/08/12 $ 6,538 03/17/13 $ 7,145 (+9.28%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish! SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES The monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, April 6th at 8:30 PM (or if you can, join us at church at the 7:30 PM Mass) Upper School Cafeteria, 510 Willis Avenue, Williston Park. $5.00 donation-snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. For information contact Ray at (516) or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com. SPRING ADVENTURE TO ATLANTIC CITY St. Aidan P.A.C.E. is sponsoring a bus trip to TRUMP PLAZA CASINO on Saturday, April 13th. Cost is $35.00 per person and includes a comp return of $20.00 in coin. Luxury motor coach departs 9:15 AM from St. Aidan. Space is limited so reserve your seat today by calling Pat Heiman PLEASE PRAY SICK: Kevin Mach, Connie Sheehan, Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Peter F. Brala, Frank Maltese, Christine Lucivero, Dylan Crowley, Geoffrey Hamilton, Karen Tymecki, Linda Yorio, Luis Francisco Reyes, Alexander Sean Muller, Nicole Garrett, Jenney Malewicz, Louis Malewicz, William J. Clark, Linda Yorio, Luis Francisco Reyes, Alexander Sean Muller, Kathleen McMahon, Nicole Garrett, Mary McNulty, Alicia Loeffler, James McEnroe, Baby Jackson Robert Anderson DECEASED: Michael De Cristoforo, Mary Kuzyn, Stella Martin, Rosalie Seaman, Olga Galgano, Colin O Sullivan, Rose Marie Cassely, Dr. Paul Caruso, Eleanor Herbert, Carl, Conti and for all those who have died serving our country. REMEMBERING OUR SERVICEMEN & WOMEN Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as we continue to pray for world peace. ALCOHOL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE If any alcoholic, substance abuser, family or friend of a substance abuser needs help or support, call the L.I. Council on Alcohol (LICADD) or Deacon Sal Villani at (516) The following are selfhelp meetings are available at St. Aidan parish that meet in the Rectory basement unless otherwise stated or call Dc. Sal Villani at (516) AA-Wednesday 7:15 PM (S); 9:00 PM (CD); Friday 6:00 PM (S); Saturday 11:00 AM (CD), 7:15 PM (B) and 9:00 PM (O); Big Book Study Group Monday 7:30 PM (O). NA (Narcotics Anonymous) Tuesday 8:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 PM, Sunday 8:30 PM. NA Hot Line (516) AL-ANON/Adult/Child-Tuesdays 8:00 PM (CD) Finamore Parish Center. AL-ANON-Thursday (S) 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. Location: LICADD, 114 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY (S)=Step; (CD)=Closed/Discussion; (B)=Beginners; (O)=Open.

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17 Junior Catholic Daughters 25th Annual Spring Plant Sale Full Flats (48 plants) $18.00 each Half Flats (24) $10.00 Begonias, Vinca (Purple, Pink, White) Marigolds, Lobelia, Portulaca, Petunias, Salvia, Ageratum, Dusty Miller, Coleus, Carpet of Snow 10 Hanging Baskets $18.00 Geraniums, New Guinea Impatiens, Petunias, Lobelia-Fuchsia Pots $4.00 Geraniums, Begonias, New Guinea Impatiens, Wave Petunias ******************************************************** Order Form: Mail with check by: Sunday, April 25, 2013 Name Phone # Address: Plant order to include: Amount enclosed $ Plant (s) Name, COLOR and Type (Pot, Flats-Full or Half) 1) 2) 3) Send to: Adele Lamere, 83 Genevieve Court, Amityville, NY For information call Adele at (631) or (516) FLOWER PICK UP IS ON SATURDAY, MAY 4TH FROM 10:00 AM-12:00 PM AT ANNMARIE FLYNN S HOUSE, 9 ASTOR PLACE, WILLISTON PARK, NY (516)

18 March 28th Holy Thursday-Egg Coloring Parker Institute. Meet at Convent at 1:30 PM-drivers needed! April 12th and 13th Bethany Retreat April 14th Meeting Convent Community Room 2:15-3:30 PM April 21st 10:30 AM Mass Mother/Daughter Brunch Lucky Duck, Garden City. More information to follow. May 4th Plant Sale Pickup 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Flynn House Astor Place, WP May 5th Bake Sale 9:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Francis Garden (weather permitting); meeting 12:30-2:00 PM Convent Community Room elections June 11th Installation of new officers and new members 7:00 PM in Kirwin Hall. More information to follow. Any questions call Mrs. Lamere at (631) or The 23rd Annual Mother Daughter Brunch will be held on Sunday, April 21st. 10:30 AM Mass brunch to follow at the Luck Ducky Restaurant in Garden City. Cost is $30.00 for Junior and mother. Additional reservations are $30.00 each. Please make all checks payable to JCDA. Bring reservations to the meeting on February 3rd or send them to Marissa Cardinal, 185 Pomander Road, Mineola, NY Deadline for reservations is April 14th. Any questions call Adele Lamere at (631) MARCH March 31st No Meeting, Happy Easter

19 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Love caritas is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force that has its origin in God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING ON THE BACK STEPS! IF YOU HAVE GEN- TLY USED CLOTHING, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE BEFORE DROPPING IT OFF. THANK YOU! FOOD PANTRY: Our next monthly food will take place on April 6/7 th. Please bring your donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items either to the back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We are in need of jelly, men s depends and snacks. BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Our Spring bereavement Group for people whose loved one has died (parent, spouse, sibling or friend) will be taking place in April. For a complete list of dates and times, please read the flyer in the bulletin. FINANCIAL PLANNING PROGRAM: On Wednesday, April 17 th at 7:00 PM we will be hosting a meeting in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Please look for the flyer outlining the agenda for the night in the bulletin. If you are interested in attending, please the contact parish social ministry office at (516) x9408. 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 is Monday, April 8 th. If you have any question please call Parish Social Ministry (516) X DRIVING MINISTRY We are in need of additional volunteers to drive our senior citizens to their doctor appointments. You need not commit to any particular day. Your name would be added to our list of drivers and when a request for transportation is received we would call you a few days in advance to see if you are available. If you are not available we simply call the next person on the list and perhaps you will be able to drive another time. This is a nice ministry for stay at home moms since you can bring your child with you. If interested please call Parish Social Ministry at (516) x9408 PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry Office will be closed on Monday, April 1 st. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the Church on Willis Avenue).

20 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training schedule and register online for a class being offered by several local parishes at Confirmation Retreat All 8 th Grade students preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next Fall are required to participate in a Confirmation Retreat. There will be two retreats conducted here at St. Aidan s, the first on Sunday, April 14 th and the second on Sunday, April 21 st. The retreats will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall from 10:00 AM 2:00 PM. Pre-registration is required for the specific retreat session that a Confirmation candidate wishes to attend. For pre-registration please call the Religious Education office (516) x9404. Easter Recess Reminder The Religious Education Program will observe an Easter Recess during Easter Week April 1 st - 5 th. THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES during this recess period. Classes will resume the week of April 8 th. The Religious Education office will be open its normal office hours during this recess with the following exceptions: April 1 st, Easter Monday Office CLOSED We wish a very Blessed Easter to one and all! OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) Are You Ready to Become a Knight? - 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. Calling Young Catholic Men (aged years) You are invited to attend the Columbian Squires Circle meetings of the Knights of Columbus Corpus Christi Council # The Squires meet the third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM in the Fr. Tulley Room (downstairs) at the Council Hall at 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17th. Why not stop in, have some fun, make new friends and learn about the Squires. Hall Rental Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516)

21 Saint Aidan New This Summer: Pre-K Program and Counselor In Training (C.I.T) Program Open to: Children entering grades Pre-K - 7 th as of September 2013 Week 1: July 22 nd -July 25th Week 2: July 29 th -August 2 nd Time: 8:45-1:00 for campers in K-7 th 9:30-12:00 PreK Campers only Drop-off in Msgr Kirwin Hall between 8:45-9:00 Pickup between 1:00-1:15 Each week-long program is different and filled with fun activities! -Program Cost for one week: (includes 1 t-shirt and 1 water bottle) $70 -Program Cost for two weeks: (includes 2 t-shirts and 1 water bottle) $115 For more information, contact the office of Youth Ministry at (516) ext or SteveL@staidanparish.org or Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com

22 SAINT AIDAN PARISH ART PROGRAM Summer 2013 God is a talented person- He created YOU! Program Information -The Saint Aidan Art Program is open to all children entering Nursery - 6 th Grade as of September The Art program will be running for one two week-long session from: Monday, July 1, 2013 through Friday, July 12, Program Cost -$90 (includes 1 t-shirt and art show) Class Schedule 9:00-10:00 Mommy and Me Nursery, Pre K, K 10:00-11:00 1 st,2 nd,3 rd 11:00-12:00 4 th,5 th,6 th -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY Attn: Steve Loewenthal Any Questions please contact Steve at (516) x9403 SteveL@staidanparish.org or Jennifer Jones Art Teacher at Artniffer@aol.com

23 Program Details -$90 (Includes 7 one-hour dance classes, a t-shirt, and recital) -Each additional class style of dance is $60. -Sibling Rate: $10 off the second child. -Girls can be from either Catholic School or Public School -Classes begin on June 17 th and run through Wednesday, July 31 st. Tentative Recital Date: Friday, August 2 nd. - Contact Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com or Steve at the Office of Youth Ministry at (516) x9403 for information. Class Schedule Monday: 5:00-6:00 Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet 6:00-7:00 1 st -3 rd Jazz/Hip Hip 7:00-8:00 4 th -7 th Lyrical/Ballet 8:00-9:00 4 th -7 th Cheer/Kickline Dance Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz/Hip Hop 6:00-7:00 1 st -3 rd Ballet 7:00-8:00 Assistant Class 8:00-9:00 Assistant Class Wednesday: 5:00-6:00 Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap 6:00-7:00 1 st -3 rd Cheer/Kickline Dance 7:00-8:00 4 th -7 th Jazz/Hip Hop 8:00-9:00- Adult Fitness Registration Form PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Day: Time: *If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet. Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date:

24 Religion and Rock-Tune into Religion and Rock with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00-8:00 AM on WBAB FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite Channel 117. You can visit us anytime to listen or download a show at or Religion & Rock on Tunes. For more information about our television shows go to or, for more information, please call (516) St. Ignatius Retreat House, Manhasset, NY-Tours of Inisfada will be held 2:00-3:00 PM. You won t want to miss this wonderful guided tour of the Retreat House! The house will come alive as you visit each room and walk the halls of this enchanting estate. If you are really quiet, you can almost hear Genevieve Brady welcoming dignitaries and heads of state. It s quite an experience! Pre-registration requested. $15pp (walk-ins $20pp). Call (516) x15 to register. Future Dates: April 7th & May 19th. Private Tours: You can also organize your own guided tour with Fr. Damian Halligan, SJ if you have a group of 10 or more (minimum 10). Call to arrange a date and time with Fr. Halligan at (516) x24. NYPD Holy Name Society-The 95th Mass and Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 14th. Mass will commence at St. Patrick s Cathedral at 8:00 AM with the breakfast to follow at the New York Hilton, th Avenue, New York, NY. Tickets are $65.00 each. For information and tickets please call (914) Chaminade HS, Mineola, NY-Academic Summer Camps are being offered for boys and girls entering 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grades from July 8th-12th: Science Camp, Civil War Camp, Writing Workshops, Theatre Workshops, Long Island Culture Camp. Cost: $350. For information call (516) x522 or mingrassia@chaminade-hs.org. Diocesan High School Youth Conference- Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Praise and Worship, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Interactive Multisensory Prayer Room, Holy Eucharist, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Small Group Time. Saturday, April 27th 9:00AM-9:00 PM at St. Joseph Church (Nolan Hall) 39 N. Carl Avenue, Babylon, NY. Part-Time Administrative Assistant-North Western parish seeks part-time Administrative Assistant to assist in Parish office. Position requires organizational and computer skills. Prior experience in a church environment and knowledge of Parish Data Systems a plus. Fax resume at (516) or information@stmary.ws. Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, NY-4th Annual Women s Silent Retreat Behold Thy Son will be held Friday, May 10th-11th (check in Friday between 1:-00-6:00 PM-ends Saturday at 9:00 PM.) Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, reflections, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and confession. Come ponder Motherhood in your heart after the example of Mary. Come pray for our children and our priests. Come and receive strength to become the perfect women. Cost: $100 per person (add $10 additional if joining us for Friday dinner). Includes 3 meals on Saturday and private room w/shower. n For information contact Corinne Addiss (631) Pilgrimage to Medjugorje-Father Peter Kaczmarek of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn is sponsoring a trip to Medjugorje June 19th-27, cost $2,899 all inclusive (no additional charges). Celebrate the apparitions with us. Call Father Peter (631) or 206 Tours at (800) for more information. Diabetes Screening-In an effort to promote health and wellness in the community, the Auxiliary of North Shore University Hospital and the Manhasset North Shore-LIJ Lions Club invite you to participate in our free diabetes screening on April 11th from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM at North Shore University Hospital, Entrance 3 (Visitor Parking) 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, Monti Classroom. Registration for this event is suggested, but not required. To register please contact the Diabetes Wellness Program at GOALS or diabeteswellness@nshs.edu.