Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 13, 2015 Gracious and just is the Lord!

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1 Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York (Fax) Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 13, 2015 Gracious and just is the Lord! 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. 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 - ext Deacon Francis J. Love - ext Deacon Rudy Martin - ext Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext address drago@staidanparish.org 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, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa, Suellen Peterson, Dennis Gannon 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 Religious Graphics, Ltd. 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 TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21: 4b-9/ Phil 2: 6-11; Jn 3: :30 AM Frances Farrell 9:00 AM Danny Steiniger 12:30 PM Kenneth Warren 5:30 PM George F. Cassin (20th Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Tm 3: 1-13; Jn 19: :30 AM Lv. Ints. of the Rufrano Family 9:00 AM John Mooney (1st Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Lucy Falzon (Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Tom Clark (7th Anniversary Rem.) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 Sts. Cornelius, Pope and Cyprian, Bishop/Martyrs 1 Tm 3: 14-16; Lk 7: :30 AM Dcd. Mbrs. of O Keefe & Keegan Families 9:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Urban 12:30 PM Mary Elizabeth Kemp (1st Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM John T. Mooney THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2015 St. Robert Bellarmine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Tm 4: 12-16; Lk 7: :30 AM Mary B. Clement 9:00 AM Patrick Thomas McCourt 12:30 PM Annette Jakubowski 5:30 PM Jack Mooney (1st Anniversary Rem.) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 Weekday 1 Tm 6: 2c-12; Lk 8: 1-3 6:30 AM Eleanor Kelly (Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM Peter McCormack, Jr. (1st Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM John De Monico 5:30 PM Philip Calvin Amico SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 St. Januarius, Bishop/Martyr; BVM 1 Tm 6: 13-16; Lk 8: :00 AM Ralph Aracri (Birthday Rem.) 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 3:00 PM Joanna Ferrante/Steven Goerges Nuptial Mass 5:00 PM James Tennis (Anniversary Rem.) Alda Montoni (1st Anniversary Rem.) Daniel Kopetic (1st Anniversary Rem.) Devin Smith 7:30 PM Daniel Kopetic (1st Anniversary Rem.) MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 2: 12, 17-20; Jas 3: 16 4: 3; Mk 9: :30 AM Gerald Mc Gurk 9:00 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 10:30 AM Antonia J. Silva (1st Anniversary Rem.) 12:00 PM John Delaney (1st Anniversary Rem.) Vincent L. Butler Charles Melvin 5:00 PM John Mooney BANNS OF MARRIAGE THIRD WEEK Amanda Rocke, St. Aidan Ryan Farkas, St. Aidan Laura Troia, St. Aidan Michael McIntyre, St. Joseph, Babylon, NY Winifred Chu, Hong Kong Augusto Floro, St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Jamaica, NY BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of GEORGE F. CASSIN (20th Anniversary Remembrance) Requested by His Daughters Marilyn, Kathy & Linda QUOTES FROM POPE FRANCIS ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Marriage and family are in crisis today. We now live in a culture of the temporary, in which more and more people reject marriage as a public obligation. This revolution of customs and morals has often waived the flag of freedom, but it has, in reality, brought spiritual and material devastation to countless human beings, especially the poorest and most vulnerable. November 17, 2014

3 September 13, 2015 FIVE MINUTES A DAY In the midst of a continual tsunami of commercials, there are some I actually enjoy. Number one on the list is any ad for Bush s Baked Beans because of Duke the dog. Another I find amusing (for a different reason) is one for some kind of pneumonia shot. It starts out with a whimsical proposition what if you only had to eat one piece of broccoli and that would prevent cancer. It made me think that there is one very simple thing that you can do to really help your spiritual life and that is say the Rosary every day. I m absolutely sure that many of you do that and have been doing it for years. Fantastic! Nevertheless, there are a great number of people who really are looking for something to do that would help them and here it is. In the spiritual life I have always believed in this principle: Start small and be realistic. The idea is to commit to something you can do without any great difficulty and begin to do it. I admit that five decades of the Rosary is the ideal and if you can do that magnificent. But let s suppose you are very busy or are in grade school or high school or college I have a simple plan. Make up your mind to say one decade of the rosary a day. That means one Our Father, ten Hail Marys and one Glory be to the Father. Try to meditate a little on one of the twenty mysteries of the Rosary. Choose any one you like my favorite is the Fifth Glorious Mystery, the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven. A decade should take no more than four or five minutes. The beauty of this small commitment is that it takes such a little bit of time that anyone can do it. The only thing that is really needed is the willingness to decide to pray consistently. Should you decide to take up this practice, a lot of wonderful things will begin to happen. You will become a person of consistent prayer. Every single day you will spend five minutes with Jesus and Mary. It will be your special time and you will give up your time and give it to God. Just by doing this you will begin to think about the special events in the life of Christ and Our Lady and what those events mean to you. For five minutes a day you will have a special time of peace and tranquility. You can pray your decade during the television commercial breaks just press the mute button and close your eyes. You can say it while you are in line at the checkout counter in the supermarket or while waiting for your kids after some activity. You get the idea. This is something that you can share with your kids. One of the best ways to do this would be to set aside five minutes in the evening where you all come together and say the decade. Of course, it would be excellent to say five decades of the Rosary as a family, but that might prove a little difficult with the hectic schedules. Any family, however, can mange five minutes for God.

4 I think you will find that a lot of things will change. In families children will ask about the Rosary and what it means. You can explain that the Rosary is a genuine Catholic tradition and has been prayed for centuries. Prayer has the ability to change people and situations. It tends to make us more peaceful and calm and it focuses us on the Heart of God. In addition, the Blessed Mother will be so happy as you keep telling Jesus and her how much you love them. And it only takes a mere five minutes a day. Try it!. 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, Joseph Fitzgerald, Virginia Fallon, Barney Rinaldi, Jeremy Hogan, Rosemary Herron, Brian Hoffarth, Madeline Zapolski, Nancy Lump, William M. Hager DECEASED Arthur Mc Loughlin, Leo Cahill, Patricia Hefele, Mary Davanzo, Edward Smith, Robert Kosina, Sr., Anthony Venezia, Carol Bova and for those who have died serving our country. In the second reading today, St. James has harsh words for those who do not put their faith into action. May we be such good stewards of God s gifts to us that we can never be accused of having faith that does nothing in practice. STEWARDSHIP 09/07/14 $30,207 09/06/15 $27,343 (-9.4%) FRIENDS OF ST. AIDAN (FOSA) 09/07/14 $ 6,151 09/06/15 $ 7,420 (+20.6%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. This weekend s second collection is for Catholic University. Next weekend's second collection is for the St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility.

5 St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility Caring for Those who Cared for Us The special collection for retired priests living at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility will take place the weekend of September 19th/20th. At retirement, our Priests often have given forty years or more to the mission of our Church and bringing people closer to Christ. The St. Pius X Residence enables these dedicated men who need extra care and attention to live at a facility that provides them with that special care, while still enabling them to serve as active fully engaged members of the community. The Catholic Church of Long Island is blessed and privileged to be able to care for our senior priests - men who have dedicated their lives to serving God and our community. We welcome your support of this important endeavor. For more information or to donate online, go to Or Call ext 229 for more information. ST. AIDAN S ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Our first monthly general meeting will be held on Monday, September 14th at 7:30 PM. Come on down and say the Rosary. Find out about the upcoming year. We will get together and learn more about each other. We will enjoy an Ice Cream Social and all are welcome. New members are always welcome. HOLY NAME SOCIETY The next meeting of the Holy Name Society will be held on Monday, September 14th at 8:00 PM in the Sts. Peter and Paul Room located in the Finamore Parish Center. Our mission is to serve the parish of St. Aidan by promoting devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus, developing fellowship, and performing works of charity. We especially invite men of the parish who might be interested in joining the Holy Name Society to attend our September meeting. See you there! COAT DRIVE Keep the homeless warm this winter and 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 RSVP by November 10th.

6 FLOWER MEMORIALS In Loving Memory of TOM CLARK (Birthday Remembrance) (Main Altar) In Thanksgiving (Mary s Shrine) In Thanksgiving (St. Joseph s Shrine) Special Intention (St. Anthony s Shrine) EXERCISE PROGRAM An exercise program will begin again on September 18th and be held every Tuesday and Friday at 9:45 AM at the Village Hall. This program is free. WILLISTON DAY STREET FAIR The Williston Park Street Fair will be held September 20th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Hillside Avenue from Willis Avenue to the LIRR. There will be a D-J, rock and roll bands, local dancers, rides, karate demonstrations, classic cars, a petting zoo, face painting and so much more. Bring the whole family and support your local businesses and service organizations! ST. AIDAN S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Coaches and assistants are needed for St. Aidan s Basketball League. If you are interested please contact Peter Best at psbbest@hotmail.com. You must be Virtus trained and background checked before you start coaching in any way.

7 News from Nassau County Clerk Maureen O Connell 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY (516) FAX (516) ATTENTION SENIORS: FREE FLU SHOTS Nassau County Clerk Maureen O Connell and North Shore-LIJ Syosset Hospital are pleased to announce free flu shots for senior citizens in the community. This year s program will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion Post No. 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling This program is provided directly to seniors close to home with no out of pocket expense. County Clerk Maureen O Connell is pleased to sponsor this event along with the cooperation of Syosset Hospital who generously donates the vaccine, American Legion Post No. 144, and the Chamber of Commerce of the Willistons. Residents 60 and over are particularly vulnerable to complications arising from the flu virus and as a registered nurse County Clerk O Connell encourages all seniors from local communities to take advantage of this free program. Anyone interested in being vaccinated should be sure to schedule their appointment. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED PLEASE CALL (516)

8 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION "The Constitution is... the greatest single effort of national deliberation that the world has ever seen." John Adams, Founding Father "Religious Freedom is the foundation of all other Rights." St. Pope John Paul II 1st Amendment to the Constitution: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Preamble: We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union... to secure the Blessings of Liberty... do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States. September 17, 1787 "Constitution Day", September 17, 2015: This day commemorates the signing of the Constitution 228 years ago. U.S. citizens remember the blessings of liberty and the responsibilities of citizenship. All public schools are mandated to provide educational programming on the history of the U.S. Constitution during "Constitution Week". Founding Fathers' Reflections: "This Constitution is really, in its formation, a government of the people... No government before introduced among mankind ever contained so many checks and such efficacious restraints..." George Washington "The happy union of these states is a wonder; their Constitution is a miracle; their example the hope of liberty throughout the world. Woe to the ambition that would meditate the destruction of either!" James Madison "Just as Freedom of Religion is the first of the freedoms in our own Bill of Rights, so also John Paul II taught us that religious freedom is the core of all human rights." Bishop William Lori Mark your Calendar: September 16th 7:30 PM St. Aidan/Corpus Christi CFFR Meeting in the Convent. All are welcome. September 17th "Constitution Day" is to be observed in all public schools which are mandated to provide educational programming on the history of the U.S. Constitution adopted on September 17, October 10th, 11AM-2PM, Nassau Community College "Center for Catholic Studies", Garden City, NY. "Religion & the Civil War: Focus on the Catholic Church", keynote speaker: Brother Syriac, Chaminade H.S. faculty. Free admission & lunch. Please register for a parking pass: (516) ST. AIDAN S JUST WE TWO St. Aidan School will host a weekly Just We Two program for children between the ages of two and three years accompanied by his/her parent or caregiver. The program will introduce your child to the idea of a school setting in a preschool classroom and allows bonding time for you and your child in a fun environment. There will be an age-appropriate craft, free play, snack time (provided by parent for their own child), story and simple songs and finger plays. September 2015 Session: Meets: Tuesdays Begins: September 22, 2015 Cost: $90 9:00-10:30 AM or 11:00-12:30 PM If you are interested please call (516) x9202 to register.

9 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: $124,380 # OF GIFTS: 589 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 $ ea - Mary s Shrine - St. Joseph s Shrine - St. Anthony s Shrine - St. Theresa s Shrine - Sacred Heart Shrine Bread & Wine Memorial $ UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 7:30 PM in St. Aidan s School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Blessing with First Class Relic of St. Padre Pio and First Class Relic of the True Cross. Music by Voice of Praise. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information please call Tecky at (516)

10 LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA Summer does not want to leave us, and the high temperature, but soon we will be in cool weather and remembering the long days of summer. Soon our Pope Francis will be with us. His very historic visit to our country will be a defining moment for his papacy. He has a very tight schedule, Visit to the White House, talking to a joint session of the Congress, addressing the U.N. Assembly, assisting with the Juniper Serra Canonization, in between visiting poor schools and correctional facilities. We should be praying for his trip and try to follow him on TV if it is not possible be there. The Gospel for this Sunday shows us how our ambitions take our minds away from the very message Jesus is proclaiming to his disciples. Called to follow Christ, we worry about what is there for us, Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servants of all. since He came not to be served, but to serve. And taking a child in His arms, He said Whoever welcomes one child in my name welcomes me... Today we watch and read how a wave of refugees sweeps across Europe. We see the ultimate sufferings of children separated from parents, we see the anguish of those who do not know who will welcome them. We must be hearing Jesus telling us Whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the One who sent me. Let s pray for all these families who left everything behind and do not know what will be in the future for them! Last week we started steps to follow when coming to Mass. Before entering the pew, genuflect, or if it is not possible, bow, to the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the Tabernacle. TURN OFF ALL cell phones. DO NOT TEXT during Mass. Fast one hour before receiving Holy Communion. Do not chew gum or eat in church. When you approach the priest to receive Holy Communion make a slight bow as a sign of reverence, and say AMEN as you received. You are saying Yes, I believe. Do not forget to stop by our kiosks and look at the new CDs that are available. Are you to busy? We all live busy, busy lives, but here is an opportunity to take advantage of a new learning experience. With a CD player you can deepen your knowledge of your faith. You can even bring back to the Church those away from it giving away CDs will inspire them. You are helping the Lord to touch souls! God Bless you! Toti Conforti

11 St. Aidan choir returns to mass with its glorious splendor and spectacular sounds on Sunday, September 13th. Please note: Rehearsals take place on Thursdays starting September 10th at 7:30 PM. ANGELIC FIRE 2015/2016 CONCERT SEASON WILL BE: Sunday, October 25th at 3:00 PM Famous Opera Arias Angelic Fire Soloists Sunday, December 20th at 3:00 PM Carols by Candlelight Angelic Fire Christmas Sunday, March 6th at 3:00 PM Brahms: "Requiem" Sunday, March 13th at 3:00 PM St. Patrick s and St. Joseph s Concert Good Friday, March 25th at 12:00 PM Seven Last Words of Christ Sacred Cantata Sunday, June 5th at 3:00 PM Spring Concert We are planning to take our music on the road! Mozart's "Coronation Mass" and excerpts from his Requiem will be presented at St. Vincent Ferrer Church in New York City on Monday, November 23rd at 7:00 PM. Three bishops have stated that we have the best music in the Diocese! We want to maintain this reputation. We need more choir members. I am asking you to invite somebody you know to join us at the choir loft to sing hymns and songs on Sunday, September 20th and 27th. There are many people who absolutely love our music. Many have no idea how much are they missing out, how much they would enjoy it and how much they would contribute to the Church. Please bring your spouse, child, a friend etc. We want to fill up the choir loft. May God Bless you all! Drago Bubalo Dragan Ivanov Bubalo, D. Mus., Director of Music, Church of St. Aidan, Williston Park, New York Director of Choirs, St. Mary High School Manhasset, New York

12 September 22nd- November 3rd Meetings are held in the Convent Community Room You can attend either session. Morning: 10:00-11:30 AM or Evening: 7:00-8:30 PM The classes are free! You must register in advance in order for us to order enough materials for the class. Please contact Toti Conforti at (516) or

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 what you are experiencing can be supportive and healing. who are experiencing A Bereavement Group for people whose loved one has died (parent, spouse, sibling or friend) will be held in the Sts. Peter & Paul Room of the Finamore Parish Center by trained Bereavement Facilitators. TUESDAYS: 9:45 AM September 15 th, 22 nd, 29 th October 6 th, 13 th & 20 th THURSDAYS: 7:15 PM September 17 th, 24 th October 1 st, 8 th, 15 th & 22 nd 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 x 9408 to register. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen

14 Church of St. Aidan Blood Drive Sunday September 27, :00 AM ~ 2:00 PM Msgr Kirwin Hall When you give blood, you give Another day at the beach, Another hike in the woods, Another night under the stars, Another smile, Another hug, Another chance at life. Eligibility Criteria: Bring ID with signature or photo. Minimum weight 110 lbs. Age (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need Doctor s Note) Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids No tattoos for past 12 months To make an appointment, please return the bottom portion to Ro Cavallaro x9410 Name: Phone # I would like to donate at: 8:00 8:15 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:15 9:30 9:45 10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 September 13th September 20th October 18th November 8th 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 Meeting 1:00 PM Convent Community Room ($15 Dues for members and $16 for new members-bring calendar and pad. Check your s. Any questions please call Adele Lamere at (631) ) Face Painting at the Williston Park Fair time to be announced. 1:00 PM Meeting Convent Community Room 1:00 PM Meeting Convent Community Room 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.

15 SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. It s time to RENEW your membership or JOIN NOW for the School Year! $30 Annual Membership runs September August chances to win every month Prizes Weekly Monthly 1 $25 1 $50 4 $20 2 $25 Monthly Bonus Prizes $100 in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November $500 in March, June and December Winning checks will be mailed within the next 10 days. Name Phone Address City, State, Zip address I would like numbers at $30 each. $ enclosed Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan s Booster Club and return to the Rectory.

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17 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Saint Aidan Fashion Show THE WESTBURY MANOR October 13, :30pm to 10:30pm Cocktails & Dinner Fashions by $65.00 per person *50/50 $2.00 each * Super Raffles $10 / 3 for $25* * Chinese Auction raffle tickets $2 / 3 for $5 / 7 for $10 * If you cannot attend the Fashion Show, Raffles are still available to purchase. All proceeds to benefit the Court Saint Aidan Scholarship Fund Any monetary or raffle prize donation will be greatly appreciated! Please contact Doreen Uttaro for any information (516) / duttaro@aol.com / 28 Franklin St., Williston Park NY Deadline: October 1, Return reservation request to Mary Reardon 19 Park Ave., Williston Park NY Name: Phone number: No. of people: Amount enclosed: I wish to sit with: (print names on back)

18 Saint Aidan Dance Academy: FALL 2015 PROGRAM INFORMATION (**PLEASE KEEP THIS PORTION**) -7 week Dance Program is open to girls three years old through 6th grade. -Cost: $95 for 7 week session, includes t-shirt, classes and recital. Each additional class is $65. -Sibling discount: $10 off the second child Checks can be made out to: Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY *Payment/Registration form can either be dropped off at the Rectory or mailed to the address above. *Note: MUST be at least 3 years old by June 30, 2015 and must be fully potty-trained. -Nursery, PreK and Kindergarten parents are asked to stay in the waiting room for the duration of their child s class. -Girls should wear clothing they can dance in. -Classes begin on Sept. 26 and run for seven weeks. Recital date: TBA -Classes begin & end with prayer -Taught by experienced dance instructors Faith filled, fun, stress-free environment, where your daughter will learn dance technique & dedication! -Girls can wear either sneakers or dance shoes (Dance shoes are strongly encouraged). -Classes are held in the Convent -For information SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. Saturday: Class Schedule 9:00-10:00 (Studio A) N, PK, K Jazz/Hip Hop 9:00-10:00 (Studio B) 3 rd -6 th Jazz/Hip Hop 10:00-11:00 (Studio A) N, PK, K Ballet/Tap 10:00-11:00 (Studio B) 3 rd -6 th Lyrical/Ballet 11:00-12:00 (Studio A) 1 st -3 rd Jazz/Hip Hop 11:00-12:00 (Studio B) 1 st -3 rd Ballet/Tap 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 Information 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:

19 Saint Aidan Dance Academy 18 months to 3 Years Old Dance Program -30 minute session every Saturday beginning on September 26, 2015 from 9:15-9:45 and running for seven consecutive weeks (girls must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.) -Classes will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall this session. Please use the entrance in the church parking lot. -This program does not participate in the recital -Girls should wear sneakers or dance shoes -Cost: $50 for 7-week session, Checks can be made out to Church of Saint Aidan. -Includes t-shirt for girls only *Limited Spaces! Please register BEFORE the first day of class! -Come and stretch, sing songs and dance with your little one! Registration Form for 18 months-3 Year Olds PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: *GIRLS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY EITHER A PARENT OR A CAREGIVER FOR EVERY CLASS.

20 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANY- ONE 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. NEW PARENT S MEETING A Parent orientation meeting will be held on Wednesday September 16 th and will be repeated on Wednesday, September 23 rd. Both meetings will be held at 7:30 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall (basement of the lower school building - adjacent to the church) Kirwin Hall entry is through the parking lot behind the school. While especially aimed at parents new to the Religious Education Program, the meetings are open to all parents with students enrolled in the program. Parents registering a child for the first time in our program should contact the Religious Education Office (516) ext, 9404 for New Student Registration materials a copy of a student s Baptismal Certificate MUST accompany a new student application to be processed. 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 Sept through early May For an application or further information, please call (516) ext SPECIAL NEEDS CATECHISTS WANTED: Is God tugging at your heart to help? There are wonderful children waiting for YOU to answer His Call! Please consider becoming a Special Needs Catechist for the upcoming school year. No Prior experience is necessary. Training and support will be provided. For further information, please call (516) x9406. ATTENTION 8 TH GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: The Special Needs Program is looking for volunteers! If you are available on Thursday afternoons after 4:30 PM and would like to get some experience working with children, there is a special place for YOU to serve as a student aide. The commitment would be an hour and a half each week. Service hour documentation, college recommendations, and scholarship letters are provided for our volunteers when requested. For further information, please call (516) x9406 or esmith@staidanparish.org. CONFIRMATION REHEARSALS-The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred at St Aidan on Saturday, October 17 th. There will be two separate Confirmation ceremonies, the first at 11:00 AM and the second at 2:00 PM. There are two separate rehearsals for each ceremony; those to be confirmed are to attend each of their rehearsals which will be held in the church as follows: 11:00 AM Confirmation - October 6 th at 6:30 PM AND October 13 th at 7:30 PM 2:00 PM Confirmation - October 6 th at 8:00 PM AND October 15 th at 7:30 PM

21 KNIGHTS CORNER KNIGHTS EARN TOP RATING Citing the Knights of Columbus strong presence in Catholic Communities and its members loyalty, rating agency A.M. Best reaffirmed the K of C s rating of A++ (Superior) for financial strength. The rating agency s announcement marks the 40 th consecutive year that the Knights of Columbus earned A.M. Best s highest marks. The Knights of Columbus has $ 99.1 billion of life insurance in force and $22 billion in assets under management. No insurer in North America is more highly rated than the Knights of Columbus. Speaking of the rating the Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson said, Our rating is a testament to our ethical and sustainable business philosophy, which combines good business decisions with an outlook that puts people before profits. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GIVE GIFT TO NEW YORK SHRINE In honor of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, the Knights of Columbus made a $600,000 donation to help save a historic shrine that honors North American Jesuit martyrs and the country s first Native-American saint The 400 acre shrine is located in the Mohawk Valley of central New York and was the birthplace of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native-American saint, and the site of the martyrdom of three Jesuit missionaries, St. Isaac Jogues, St. Rene Goupil and St. John La Lande. HALL RENTAL Corpus Christi Council is available for parties BIG and SMALL. For information on hall rental call Tom at (516) 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 - Our next monthly food drive will take place this weekend, September 12 th & September 13 th. If you would like to donate food items or personal hygiene items to social ministry, please bring all donations to the back of church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We also have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products, sliced bread and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED: mayonnaise, tissues, deodorant and napkins. 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, September 14 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. DRIVING COORDINATOR We are in need of someone who is willing to coordinate driving requests. Your responsibility will involve matching a senior citizen s driving request with a volunteer driver. The coordinator will be called upon approximately once every six weeks. This is a volunteer position that is done from the comfort of your home. If you are able to assist us please call Parish Social Ministry (516) x9408. 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. If interested please call Parish Social Ministry at (516) x9408. JOHN MC ALLISTER MEMORIAL MEN S PRAYER GROUP The men s prayer group is meeting in Finamore Center on Thursday mornings at 9:45 AM following the 9:00 AM Mass. All men are welcome to gather together for prayer and friendship.

22 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. CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES Saturday, September 26th 11:00 AM-1:30 PM Our Lady of Mercy Academy 1:00 PM-3:30 PM St. Dominic College Prep. HS Saturday, Sunday 27th 12:00 PM-2:30 PM Holy Trinity Diocesan HS Saturday, October 3rd 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Kellenberg Memorial HS 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Sacred Heart Academy 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Chaminade HS Sunday, October 4th 10:00 AM-1:00 PM St. Anthony s HS Sunday, October 18th 10:30 AM-2:00 PM St. John the Baptist Diocesan HS 2:00 PM-4:30 PM St. Mary s HS Saturday, October 24th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM McGann-Mercy Diocesan HS TELECARE-invites you to Sunday with Sinatra at Michael s of Brooklyn with Steven Maglio and his quartet on Sunday, October 4th from 2:00-6:00 PM. Cost: $ per person (includes dinner and wine). Seating is limited. Please contact Angelica at (516) x148 to reserve your seats. All proceeds to benefit the television ministry of Telecare TV. DIOCESAN FAMILY FEST-will take place on October 10th at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. This event will be an exciting day for Catholic Families to come together for fun activities, guest speakers, arts and crafts, breakout sessions for all ages, prayer and a vigil Mass with Bishop Murphy. The theme for the festival is ROOTED and is based on a few different ideas. It is a continuation of Bishop Murphy s Belong More Deeply and Into the Vineyard. Registration and details for the Family Fest can be found online at and will be on a first-come-first-served basis. It is FREE to register, but all participants must pre-register to attend. For additional information please call (516) x214. YOUNG ADULTS YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR NEXT 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. Speaker: Ryan M. Williams, Associate Dean, St. Joseph s Seminary of the Archdiocese of New York, Huntington, NY. Topic: How to Make Time for Leisure with a Busy Work Schedule October 8th at 7:30 PM. For information please contact Marianne Sheridan, Directory of Young Adults at msheridan@drvc.org. 27th ANNUAL MASS FOR DECEASED CHILDREN-We invite all who have experienced the loss of a child to join us at St. Agnes Cathedral on Saturday, October 17th for Mass at 12:30 PM with refreshments to follow in the Parish Center. For information please call (516) x204. DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE-presents The Glory of God is Man FULLY ALIVE. Monthly holy hours for vocations September 18th, October 16th, November 20th, January 15th, February 19th, March 18th and April 15th. Food, youth social, entertainment, adoration and confessions at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, 129 Broadway, Hicksville. Doors open at 7:00 PM-ages 13+. For information go to vocations@drvc.org or (516) x214.