Mission Statement. Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016 The Lord has freed His people, Alleluia! The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law

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1 Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York (Fax) Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016 The Lord has freed His people, Alleluia! 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 Xavier Fleming 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 1:00-1:30 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 Sixth Sunday of Easter MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016 St. Athanasius, Bishop/Doctor of the Church Acts 16: 11-15; Jn 15: 26 16: 4a 6:30 AM Joseph John Nolan 7:30 AM Eileen Regina 9:00 AM Peggy Monfort 10:00 AM Funeral-Frank P. Maltese 12:30 PM Maura Gibbons (1st Anniversary Rem.) 3:45-5:00 PM First Communion Rehearsal 5:30 PM Lv. Ints. Of Jo Jansen (100th Birthday) 6:45-8:30 PM First Communion Rehearsal TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016 Sts. Philip and James, Apostles 1 Cor 15: 1-8; Jn 14: :30 AM Genevieve Bruzewska 7:30 AM Ellen Palmer ((1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Kenny-Kelly Families 12:30 PM Anne Eckhoff 3:45-5:00 PM First Communion Rehearsal 5:30 PM Jack & Cecilia Callahan (Anniversary Rem.) 6:45-8:30 PM First Communion Rehearsal WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Easter Weekday Acts 17: 15, 22 18: 1; Jn 16: :30 AM Fred Lentini 7:30 AM Mary Anne Gordan 9:00 AM Emma De Rosa 12:30 PM Mary Hogan 5:30 PM Mary Costabile (Birthday Rem.) 7:30 PM Berenice Di Re THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016 The Ascension of the Lord Acts 1: 1-11; Eph 1: or Heb 9: 24-28; 10: 19-23; Lk 24: :30 AM Andrew Kerzner 7:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 9:00 AM Clara & William Filippini and Loretta & Patrick De Maio 12:30 PM Ray Lohman (1st Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Peter Amico 6:30 PM (Latin) Catherine Marino 7:30 PM Linda & James Morvillo FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016 Easter Weekday Acts 18: 9-18; Jn 16: :30 AM Rory McGonigle 7:30 AM John Carnevale 9:00 AM Terence J. Sullivan (6th Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Bill O Brien 3:00 PM Chelsea Noyes/Thomas Larsen, Jr. Nuptial Ceremony 5:30 PM Sue Saitta (Birthday Rem.) SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 Easter Weekday Acts 18: 23-28; Jn 16:23b-28 9:00 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 9:30 AM Memorial Mass-Daniel Schlowinski 11:00 AM First Holy Communion 12:30-1:30 PM Confessions 1:30 PM First Holy Communion 4:00-5:00 PM Confessions 5:00 PM Mabel Mc Mahon Rosemary Herron Eileen Regina Elaine Oliveri 7:30 PM Winifred Gaughran SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2016 Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 7: 55-60; Rv 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17: :30 AM Mildred, Edward & John Lally 9:00 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 10:30 AM Ann Marie Pagnotta 12:00 PM Florence Simblett Mary Ann Voulo Elizabeth Huben Dominic Smith (Birthday Rem.) Julia Daly 5:00 PM Sofia Dimatulac BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Joanna Murphy, St. Barnabas, Bellmore, NY Joseph Keffas, St. Aidan Alison Meigh, Our Lady of the Snows, Floral Park, NY Peter Gaskin, St. Aidan Elena Kwon, Silver Spring, MD Paul Ehrbar, St. Aidan SECOND WEEK Valentina Zisk, Manalapin, NJ Emmanuel Pipitone, St. Aidan Suzanne Congro, St. Aidan James Melissinos, St. Catherine of Siena, Franklin Square, NY THIRD WEEK Chelsea Noyes, St. Mary s, Bath, MA Thomas Larsen, Jr. Dix Hills, NY

3 MAY 1, 2016 SUNDAY AT STONY BROOK Last Sunday evening was a very special one at Stony Brook University's Campus Catholic Parish because five young adults received the Sacrament of Confirmation. I have to tell you all about it it was extremely joyful, enthusiastic and hopeful. I met Father Sean Magaldi at St. Patrick in Smithtown where is assigned as an assistant priest and we drove over to the university. (You may recall that Father Sean celebrated his First Solemn Mass here last June 21st.) He goes to the Campus Parish on Tuesday evenings and says Mass and is available to the students. Two Sundays a month he offers Mass at 5:00 PM. When I was the Rector of the Seminary in Huntington I would on a few occasions say the Sunday evening Mass there. I was impressed by the number of students at the Mass and their interest in the faith. There was a wonderful religious, Sister Margaret Landry, who did a fantastic job with the campus ministry. Her work along with that of the priests at St. James in Setauket provided a strong foundation for the Catholic community at Stony Brook. Here young Catholic college students get not only an opportunity for Mass and the sacraments right on campus, but they also have the experience of living and sharing their faith with other committed Catholic young people. There is also an ecumenical dimension to the apostolate in that the young people at times work with other Christians and non-christians. That is a great thing for them and the Church. I wish you could have been there with me on Sunday. When we arrived there was a tremendous sense of excitement and joy. Those to be confirmed and their friends and sponsors were so happy. There was a small contemporary music group and everyone participated in the singing! As Bishop Brennan conferred the sacrament, you could almost feel the Holy Spirit coming down on the five young men and women. The whole celebration could very simply be characterized as joyful and enthusiastic. After Mass we had a buffet supper and the Bishop and Father Sean and I hung around for quite some time going from one group of students to another and there was a lot of laugher and joking. Not only do the young people go to Mass and receive the sacraments, a number of them go on mission trips to help the poor and evangelize. Just recently they went to the city to feed the poor and spread the Gospel of Christ. A few months ago there was a mission trip to the Glenmary Mission in Rutledge Tennessee.

4 Our parish made a small donation to help and I got a beautiful letter back from Joanne Buonocore, the Catholic Campus Minister. (She does a magnificent job!) In her letter to me this past March she described some of the things that happened on that adventure. Just listen to what she said: Our students, together with Newman students from Eastern Illinois University, were divided into three week work groups for the week. For the most part, we completed various tasks regarding home repair, such as applying mortar and caulking between boards of log homes, building a wheelchair ramp, putting up walls and painting a deck. We also experienced a ministry of presence, by volunteering our time in a local nursing home in Grainger County. This alone was a real learning experience for many of our students, who are used to thinking that a concrete, tangible result is all that matters in service; they learned that serving with their heart is just as important as serving with their hands. I just wanted you to know about our campus ministry at Stony Brook and as a matter of fact that story is repeated on other secular college campuses on Long Island. Thanks to all of you and Bishop Murphy and our inspiring campus Catholic communities. We have a lot to be proud of. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. Mc Donald SICK: PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Kathleen Gattis, Joseph Fitzgerald, John Moore, Rita Amendola, Virginia Fallon, Joyce French, Barney Rinaldi, Brian Hoffarth, Mary Price, Marie McLaughlin, Judy Eberso-Kostovick, Chris Lynch, Terence Simblitt, Ana Bubalo, Joann McDermott, Michael Vladich, Christopher John Castaneda, Elaine Meduro, Terry Laughlin, Jeanne Jaronczyk, Lucille Dimeola, Julian Gabriel DECEASED: Daniel Schlowinski, Aida Viotti, Herman Hahn, Sara Commetto, Steve Margolies, Martha Becker, Frank Maltese, Joseph Viik and for all those who have died serving our country.

5 ASCENSION THURSDAY This Thursday, May 5th, is Ascension Thursday a Holy Day of Obligation. The Mass schedule is as follows: Vigil Mass Wednesday, May 13th 5:30 and 7:30 PM Ascension Thursday, May 14th 6:30, 7:30, 9:00 AM, 12:30, 5:30, 6:30 (Latin Mass) and 7:30 PM SENIOR ALTAR SERVER FAREWELL On Sunday, May 22nd at the 10:30 AM Mass we will say farewell to our senior altar servers as they head off to college. There will be a light breakfast reception in the Rectory dining room following mass. Server, parents and siblings are invited. Please RSVP to Father Jeff Yildirmaz at (516) x9105. STEWARDSHIP 04/26/15 $25,946 04/24/16 $26,009 (0.24%) EASTER SUNDAY-FINAL 04/05/15 $101,467 3/27/16 $106,514 (+3.39) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. This weekend s second collection is for Catholic Elementary Schools. Next weekend s second collection is for Communications. FAITH FORMATION After having served our parish for almost seven years, Jim Corrigan, the Director of Faith Formation, has informed me that he wishes to step down. He has done a fantastic job and worked so well with the parish staff and our volunteers. I have formed a Search Committee to give me recommendations for a new director. The members of that committee are: Miss Eileen Oliver, Dr. Joseph Cervia, Thomas Flynn, Father Jeff Yildirmaz and Bonnie Parente, Esq.

6 2016 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2015 GOAL: $172,900 PLEDGED: $108,345 # OF GIFTS: 491 AVERAGE GIFT: $ FLOWER MEMORIALS Birthday Blessings In Honor of JO JANSEN S 100TH BIRTHDAY Requested by Her Sister Rosarians (Main Altar) Birthday Blessings In Honor of FRANCES RAKOWSKI S 100TH BIRTHDAY Requested by Her Sister Rosarians (St. Joseph s Shrine) BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of JOHN LOBATO, SR. Requested by The Lobato Family JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Plant Sale pick up is on May 7th from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at Mrs. Flynn s house at 9 Astor Place Williston Park. Any questions please call Adele at (516) Juniors are needed on Friday to help separate orders from 4:00-6:00 PM. Also, Juniors are needed on Saturday to help from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM.

7 Come and join with us as we BEAR WITNESS TO OUR FAITH ROSARY RALLY FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Wednesday May 11, 2016** ON THE STEPS OF THE CHRCH OF ST. AIDAN Following the 5:30 PM Mass COME AND STAND WITH US ** Lead by Corpus Christi & St. Aidan Catholics for Freedom of Religion ALL ARE WELCOME! ** We will gather for prayer on the following dates: 6/8, 7/20, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12 PLEASE NOTE-NEW RECTORY WEEKEND HOURS Starting May 1st the Rectory office will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.

8 Open Invitation Church of St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society Reception of New Members Monday May 9 th, 2016 Monsignor Kirwin Hall more information call President: Barbara Schanno The primary purpose and goal of the society is to praise and honor the Blessed Mother, to secure her patronage by recitation of the Rosary and for the mutual spiritual benefit of all members throughout the world. The Rosary Society is both spiritual and social and assists at parish events. All ladies of the parish are encouraged to join. We meet monthly, the first Monday, following the first Sunday of every month from September through June. We say the recitation of the Rosary at the beginning of the monthly meeting, and recitation of a decade of the Rosary at the wake of a deceased Rosarian. We attend the memorial Mass at the time of a member s death. Members of the Rosary and Altar Society gather at church prior to the funeral Mass for the deceased member to form an Honor Guard. Time or space does not allow for all I want to say about this wonderful group of dedicated women. St. Aidan s Rosary Altar Society has been thriving since its beginning in There is so much to be gained by joining this rewarding society. The spiritual benefits are overwhelming. The social benefits are countless. We have, though the years, over 2000 members and are happy to get plus at our meetings. How pleased the Blessed Mother must be with those numbers. Through the years we have also had men join to receive the Spiritual Benefits of the Confraternity of the Rosary Altar Society. If you joined but haven t been at a meeting for a while, come down and rededicate yourself to Our Lady and her Son, on May 9th. If you have never joined and wish to do so call President, Barbara Schanno, , or Dorothy Roper EASTER CHURCH FLOWERS Kudos to Barbara Schanno and her flower team, especially, Terry Yatco and Concetta Bombace. Since Easter these women, along with others totaling 15, faithfully watered all the Easter plants in the church. This was certainly a labor of love and we all benefited from their dedication. The flowers stayed beautiful! Thank you Ladies you all did a great job.

9 ONE FAITH COMMUNITY As with any family, there are times when a brother or sister is in serious need and reaches out to us for help. Catholic Charities Talbot House serves the needs of families in crisis due to substance abuse. In 2008, Bill received a call from his son Michael who was away at medical school. Michael was in crisis addicted to drugs and plummeting out-of-control. Searching for a safe environment to get Michael help, Bill found Talbot House. At first Michael didn t want to stay but 22 days after he moved in Michael was a different person. Talbot House gave our son back to us. It s a wonderful resource. Michael fully credited Talbot House and his counselor with his recovery. Michael went on to graduate from medical school with the intention of working in the area of addiction medicine. Michael s life was cut short when, on the way to visit his grandmother, his car was hit head-on by an impaired driver. Inspired by his son s desire to help those with addiction, today Bill volunteers at Talbot House as a spiritual education counselor, helping residents address the topics and events that may be holding them back from recovery. Michael said he owed his life to Talbot House. I know I belong here carrying on his work. Please consider donating to the Appeal and a difference in someone s life. Thank you! Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal Parish Pledge: $ Name Down payment: $ Address City, State, Zip: Phone: Signature: Date:

10 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION Freedom of Conscience in Jeopardy for Health Care Workers: Recent times have seen numerous incidents in which nurses, doctors, hospital staff and other health care workers are being pressured, required and forced to provide morallycontroversial procedures. * NY City operating room nurse, Cathy Cenzon-DeCarlo, was forced to participate in a gruesome dismemberment of a 22-week-old-fetus, threatened with loss of her nursing license and job. (usccb.org, 12/4/15) * CA started forcing almost all health plans to pay for all abortions without exemption for moral or religious objections. Catholic Bishops fear a mandate to force religious hospitals is next. CA policy clearly violates existing law but there are loopholes and weaknesses that make federal laws ineffective. * Alaska Supreme Court ordered a pro-life hospital to allow its facilities to be used for abortions. (cnsnews.com, 3/29/16) * An American accreditation agency mandated all medical students must receive abortion training. It took passage of a federal law to protect students' rights of conscience. (cqrcengage.com/catholic charities) Cardinal Dolan, NY, and Archbishop Lori, Baltimore, chair pro-life and religious liberty committees urging support of a proposed Conscience Protection Act now before Congress. "While federal laws exist now to protect conscience rights in health care, there is clearly a need for legislation to make this protection truly effective," said a USCCB spokesman. (catholicnewsagency.com, 4/2/16) "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty." Thomas Jefferson Events: Saturday May 7th 5:00-6:30 PM, Congressman Lee Zeldin, Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, 258 Eastport Manor Rd., Manorville, NY AMERICAN LEGION POST #144 BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, May 10, :00-8:00 PM 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park Your donation will help to save up to three lives. Our community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift. For more information or to schedule and appointment please call (516) 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 or past 12 months. For questions concerning medical eligibility call (800)

11 Church of St. Aidan Our parish will be sending a bus for the Pilgrimage. If you are interested in going please call our parish coordinator, Carol Hayes at (516) to sign-up.

12 A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Herricks Community Players by attending A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, Book by Burt Shevelore & Larry Gelbart, Music by Stephen Sondheim. Show Dates Friday May 13th, 8:00 PM, Saturday, May 14th, 8:00 PM, Sunday, May 15th, 3:00 PM. Adults $25, Sr. Citizens/child (12 & under) $20. $2 additional if purchased at the door. Herricks Community Center, 999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY. For ticket info, please call or go to website herrickscommunityplayers.org. ST. AIDAN S ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Sunday, May 1st is our Corporate Mass at 9:00 AM, for the special intentions of our moderator, Msgr. McDonald. Please assemble in St. Francis Garden. Our Annual Communion Breakfast will follow this Mass in the American Legion Hall. Father Tom Tuite will be our guest speaker. Also at this breakfast, 50 year members will be recognized. On Monday, May 9th our monthly meeting will include the Induction of New Members, reinduction of all members, our annual Baby Shower for the moms to be at Regina Residence, and presentation of the new slate of officers for the year. Doors open at 7:30 PM in Msgr Kirwin Hall. Our June Party (members only) will be on Monday, June 2nd. This is our End of Year Party and is themed as a Country Western Night. Tickets ($12)will be on sale at the May meeting. No tickets will be sold at the door. LITURGY CORNER The next Corporal Work of Mercy is Clothe the Naked. Some suggestions for how you can do this are to start by going through your drawers and closets and find good-condition clothes and shoes to donate to agencies that provide assistance for those in need, including St. Aidan s Parish Outreach (but please call and check before you bring them to Outreach) or the St. Vincent de Paul Society. This is a particularly good time of year for this as you shift from cold weather to warm weather wear. If you didn t wear it last year, you will likely not wear it this year, either! Donate it to someone who needs it. You could also participate in programs that provide towels and linens for hospital sin distressed areas or volunteer to work at a clothing drive or at a shelter where clothing is distributed to those in need.

13 ST. AIDAN SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT St. Aidan School & Schecter School Share Their Faith Grade 8 students from Saint Aidan School and the Schechter School learned about each other's springtime religious feasts--easter and Passover--on Monday, April 19 at the Schechter School. Students viewed an excerpt from Prince of Egypt, which emphasized our commonality, as did a reading from Exodus. Later, faculty and students all joined in a matzo-making session; matzos were baked on site and enjoyed at the end of our visit. Schechter students led Saint Aidan students through the traditional Seder meal, explaining the meal's elements and symbolism as all shared Seder foods. Saint Aidan students were invited to explain our Easter traditions. Students sang "Echad Mi Yodea" ("Who Knows One?"), a traditional Passover children's song, and the visit concluded with a Hebrew prayer of thanksgiving and a Christian Grace after Meals. TOGETHER IN LEARNING TOGETHER IN CHRIST EXT and

14 LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA The month of May is rich in Feast and Solemnity s days. We start with The Ascension of the Lord, this coming Thursday; Our Lady of Fatima on May 13th; Pentecost Sunday; The Most Holy Trinity; The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and to wrap everything the last Sunday is the Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), the wonderful celebration of the gift of the Eucharist who transforms our lives. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we turn to the Mother of Mercy. May is the month of Mary, what would we do without her? Remember her words to St. Juan Diego? Am I not here who am your mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? She will guide us to walk the path Our Lord prepared for us; and she will point out when we are wrong, directing us to Her Son. We are inordinately attached to ourselves, to our lifestyle, to our wants, Jesus will free us from those attachments so we can experience life to the fullest, so we can get back to what God wants us to be, where He wants to leads us. That is the way to holiness. We start as sinners and Jesus makes us saints. Jesus leads us to the abundant life, interior peace, wisdom, joy. The way we were created, the way He comes into our world. He invites us, we need to respond, we need to follow Him, wherever Jesus leads us. We need to align our days here on earth with what we want our days to be for eternity. Let s see what is important to me now, and if that is conducive to spend eternity at the right side of the Father. We can start today, changing attitudes, acquiring new habits. An important one: Smile: Let s reclaim our Christian identity being kind, smiling, giving hugs, letting others go first.call or visit a friend connect with people, build relationships, share Scripture with friends.tell someone you love them and why: never tire to tell your siblings, children, parents they are loved. Make a daily habit to tell at least one person in your life how much you love them. And the most important thing to do: Start your day with prayer: make a date of it, set your cell phone alarm, and don t leave God stranded. We have CDs in our kiosks that talk about habits and how to change them Our Lives Change When Our Habits Change by Matthew Kelly who will give practical guidance on ways that we can change our lives and be the best we can be. Don t Just Try, Train also by Matthew Kelly who encourages us to adopt a program of spiritual discipline. These are important CDs to give to others who may need them. The CDs you give away are like seeds you plant in the souls of those close to you. The Lord will see to it that it might grow into a tree, and give the fruits of Faith and Salvation. God Bless you for all you do. Toti Conforti

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16 7 Week Program Begins June 21st Recital August 5th 5:00-8:00 PM Nursery (must be 3 by April 30th and potty trained)-6th Grade Jazz, Cheer, Lyrical Ballet, Kickline, Tap and Assistant Dance June 27th through July 1st - 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Kindergarten through 4th Grade. For your budding Broadway stars! We will act, dance, sing and create scenery throughout the week, ending with a performance for all to see! July 5th-8th 9:00-11:00 AM Nursery-6th Grade. For your budding artists. classes, art show and certificate. Four one hour art July 25th-29th and August 1st-5th 8:50 AM (drop-off)-1:00 PM VBS for 18 months-3 years old-30 minute session every Tuesday and Thursday for the two-week session (July 26th and 28th and August 2nd and 4th). K-5th-special program for Pre-K students. Arts and crafts, music, bible stories, snack and closing performance by campers. 6th grade and 7th students are needed for counselors in training for $ th-12th students needed for volunteer counselors. APPLICATIONS FOR ALL PROGRAMS WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY.

17 May 1 - Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM May 8 - No Meeting Happy Mother's Day May 15 - Joint Event with Saint Brigid's from 10:00AM - 6:00 PM at Saint Aidan's May 21 - Community Service Event with Sister Heather May 22 - Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM May 29 - No Meeting Memorial Day Weekend June 4 - Community Service Event - Ronald McDonald House June 5 - Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM June 12 - No Meeting June 19 - Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM June 25 - NYC Trip August 7 - Whitewater Rafting Trip Also, sign up and volunteer all summer with Vacation Bible School, Saint Aidan Dance Academy or Saint Aidan Art School. If you have any questions about any Youth Ministry Event or program, please feel free to call Steve Loewenthal on his cell (516) or him at SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com. May 15th June 14th 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.

18 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN ANY MINISTRY MUST BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. 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. 1 st COMMUNION REHEARSALS For the next two Saturdays, May 7 th & May 14 th, 1 st Communion Masses there will be held here at St Aidan Church. Parents are reminded that two separate rehearsals will be held for each 1 st Communion Mass. Rehearsals for those assigned to 11:00 AM Masses are held on the Mondays prior to the 1 st Communion Mass (May 2 nd & May 9 th ) while those assigned to the 1:30 PM Masses will have rehearsals on the Tuesdays prior to the 1 st Communion Masses (May 3 rd & May 10 th ). Rehearsals are all conducted in the church at 4:00 PM (Students only) and 7:00 PM (Parents and students). PRAYERS REQUESTED There are two groups of young people in our parish who are going through some final preparation actions for reception of two different sacraments, Eucharist and Confirmation. Please pray for these young people. Eucharist 170 parish youngsters are in the final weeks of preparation to receive the Sacrament of the Blessed Eucharist for the first time over a period of three weeks beginning Saturday, April 30 th, in seven separate Masses, these girls and boys will receive their 1 st Communions. Confirmation 180 students preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next fall will participate in their Confirmation Retreat on May 1 st and in Confirmation Readiness Interviews on May 4 th or May 11 th. CONFIRMATION ANNOUNCED The Diocese of Rockville Centre has notified our parish that the Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred here by Bishop Nelson Perez on Thursday, October 20 th. OFFICE HOURS - The Religious Education Office is open Monday Friday from 12:00 noon 4:00 PM

19 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- If you would like to donate please bring the food and/or personal hygiene items to the back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. ITEMS OF THE WEEK ARE: dishwashing liquid, detergent, body wash, decaffeinated coffee/tea, ketchup, juice boxes and mayonnaise 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, May 9 th. 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 X PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry Office is open Monday-Wednesday, 9:00-3:00 pm, closed on Ascension Thursday, May 5 th and will re-open again on Friday, May 6 th. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue). KNIGHTS CORNER Perhaps now is the time to consider joining the Knights of Columbus! MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 30 th is a holiday on which we honor our military women and men who died while in service to our nation. Corpus Christi Council #2502 of the Knights of Columbus will march in the annual Mineola Memorial Day Parade. The parade steps off from Wilson Park (Union Street Entrance) at 11:00 am and heads to Memorial Park (behind the Mineola Library). All Council members are invited to participate. COLUMBIETTE NEWS The Columbiettes, an organization of Catholic women with a dedication to service, are looking for new members and are ready to welcome you. Meeting are held the second Monday of the Month in the Fr. Tulley Room (downstairs) of the Knights of Columbus Hall, 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. An special informational meeting will be held on Thursday, May 12 th at 7:30 PM. For further information call Barbara Mallon (home) (516) , (cell) (516) or Lisa Simone (home) (516) , (cell) PAINT NIGHT The Columbiettes will hold a Paint Night on Thursday, May 26 th at 8:00 PM in the Fr. Tulley Room (downstairs) of the Knights of Columbus Hall, 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. All are invited to exercise their artistic side. Cost is $ 35 per person (includes your painting supplies). Pre-registration is required by May 20 th. Please call Margaret Lunden (516) or Margaret Sofiedl (516) The Council is available for parties BIG and SMALL. For information on hall rental call Tom at (516)

20 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. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER is hosting two upcoming weekend experiences for 2016 from April 29th to May 1st at The Montfort Spiritual Center and June 10th to 12th at The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. For information and to register please call Toni & John (718) FANNY DWIGHT CLARK MEMORIAL GARDEN, INC.-The Auxiliary Presents the 47 th Annual SPRING PLANT SALE at Clark Botanic Garden Friday & Saturday, May 6 th and 7 th from10:00am to 4:00 PM JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER S DAY! Annuals Perennials Herbs Hanging Baskets Trees & Shrubs Vegetables FEATURING: ATTIC TREASURES - GARDEN GIFT SHOP - TEA ROOM - ART SHOW -RAFFLES Bioferm for sale Black Gold for your garden. Free Admission Rain or Shine Cash or Check Only Fanny Dwight Clark Memorial Garden, Inc. is an independent contractor of the Town of North Hempstead. RESPECT LIFE POST-ABORTION RETREATS-Prayer and Healing Retreats help those suffering the effects of abortion. We offer a safe place, a way out of the pain, in a non-judgmental atmosphere. All retreats are led by the Sisters of Life and women who have experienced both the suffering of abortion and the joy of healing in Christ. For more information visit our website. FAITH ON TAP-All Young Adults are invited to join us for first Faith on Tap for 2016! Join us for Fellowship Inspiriting Speakers and Honest Answers! Monday, May 2nd. Topic: Living the Truth of the Gospel in Our Everyday Lives. Guest Speaker: Joe Campo, Producer, Grassroots Films. Joe is a native Long Islander and producer for Brooklyn-based Grassroots Films, the company that produced Fishers of Men, The Human Experience and most recently, outcasts. When Joe is not producing for Grassroots Films, he is the Director for St. Francis House, an apostolate of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and is Director for Youth 2000 New York! Joe is a dynamic man of faith, with a great message on Living the Truth of The Gospel in Our Everyday Lives! Where: Wantagh Inn, 3264 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh, across from the railroad station. Talk begins at 7:30 come early get something to eat meet new friends- re-connect with old ones! See you there! ST. RAYMOND OF PENYAFORT-You are invited to a viewing of Bishop Robert Brennan s Mystery of the Liturgy facilitated by Deacon Tom Connolly. Come and discover the beauty of our Catholic faith. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, May 12th at 7:30 PM in St. Raymond School Cafeteria, 263 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway. For information please call (516) On-site parking is available in the school parking lot. Entrance in on Grant Avenue south of Atlantic Avenue. DINNER AND A NIGHT AT THE RACES presented by St. Ignatius Loyola Parish on June 4th at St. Ignatius Loyola School, East Nicholai Street, Hicksville. The School is handicapped accessible. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Dinner served at 7:00 PM followed by the races. $15.00 per person. Dinner will be served buffet style. Please bring your own drinks, glasses, and ice. Reservations required. Please make checks payable to St. Ignatius Loyola Church. For reservations and information call Karen at (516) See you at the races!!!