St. Barnabas SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 05/08/16 Rev. Adrian McHugh, Pastor Rev. Charles Omotu Rev. Francis Agyeman Deacon Bernard F. Sherlock St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Principal, Ms. Leeann Graziose 516-785-5709 RECTORY OFFICE 2320 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710 516-785-0054 Fax: 516-221-7789 Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM; (Closed Weekdays: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM) Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Emergency Only: 516-280-0359 Social Ministry Mrs. Alice Witt 516-785-6243 MASS TIMES Monday to Friday: 6:30 and 9:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM Vigil : 4:30 & 7:00 PM Sunday: 7, 9, 10:15, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon & 5PM St. Barnabas Christian Formation Mrs. Marjorie Lampert 516-785-0130 Music Ministry Mr. William R. Dione Youth Ministry Mrs. Margaret Harnisch Pastoral Care Sister William Noreen Reilly, S.C. Business & Personnel Mr. John G. Nappi www.stbarnabasny.org Find us on Facebook
Monday, May 9 6:30 AM John Scalice 9:00 AM Elizabeth Krut Cecilia Donnelly St. Barnabas the Apostle Seventh Week of Easter Catherine Doonan Tuesday, May 10 6:30 AM Richard & Julieann Vilardo 9:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Damien Dutton Society Wednesday, May 11 6:30 AM Alex Rose 9:00 AM Richard & Julieann Vilardo Thursday, May 12 6:30 AM Veronica & Robert Young 9:00 AM Richard & Julieann Vilardo Friday, May 13 6:30 AM Richard Huhn 9:00 AM Brian Dione 3:30 PM Wedding: Andrew Tully & Kelly Edelman Saturday, May 14 St. Matthias 8:00 AM Michael Costa Fr. Adrian 4:30 PM Antonio & Caterina Marsico Filomena & Angelo Mautone Kathleen Uttendorfer, Margaret Quinn James B. Spillane, John Verling Fr. Charles 7:00 PM Linda Farese Sunday, May 15 Pentecost Sunday Fr. Adrian 7:00AM For the People of Our Parish Fr. Joe 9:00AM Gladys Hirten Fr. Adrian 10:15AM Frank Seminara Fr. Charles 10:30AM Adeline & Peter Villella, Jr. Fr. Joe 12:00 PM Marion Paraninfo Fr. Charles 5:00 PM James Clare What do you think? Next weekend there will be a pew vote to find out if we want to continue Saturday Evening Mass at 4:30PM and 7PM. Bread & Wine The Eucharistic Bread & Wine will be offered in honor of Dorothy Giammona from her loving Granddaughter Vincenza. Sanctuary Lamp The Sanctuary Lamp will be lit in memory of Mary E. Cotter, adored Nana, Therese P. Bollinger, cherished Mom, Joan M. Burke, loving Godmother from Maureen & Ryan. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second, third and fourth Sundays of the month. The Baptism Class is held in the Church on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM. Please contact the rectory for an appointment with a priest. T h e S a c r a m e n t o f Reconciliation is celebrated on Saturday from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM or by appointment. For the Sacrament of Matrimony contact the rectory for an appointment with a priest. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of every month following the 8:00 AM Mass. To arrange a visit to a sick person by a priest, contact the rectory.
A Catholic Community in Bellmore, New York, Since 1912 St. Barnabas 2016 Confirmation Candidates Rite of Enrollment at all Masses this weekend May and Mother's Day The springtime month of May is popularly devoted to Mary. Statues dedicated to her are showered with bouquets and crowns of flowers. The second Sunday of May, Mother's Day often takes on Marian nuances. There was an annual Mothering Sunday celebrated in England on the fourth Sunday of Lent at least from the 17th century until the early 19th. Our Mother's Day tradition began through the efforts of Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) with church services in Grafton, West Virginia, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in honor of Anna Jarvis's own mother. In 1910, the governor of Oklahoma issued the first Mother's Day proclamation. The following year all the states did so. Congress and the Executive Office cooperated in 1913 in a national resolution establishing the second Sunday of May as Mother's Day. Anna Jarvis died, disillusioned that her religious efforts had become almost entirely secular and commercial. Incidentally, a Father's Day observance seems to have begun in Spokane, Washington, by Sonora Smart Dodd in 1910. Loving Father, look with kindness on all the mothers here today. Bless them with joy love, laughter and pride in their family and surround them with many good friends. (From today s Prayer of the Faithful) O Sweet Mother Mary, give me a heart that is fresh and open as the heart of a child, and as transparent as the waters of a clear spring. Give me a generous heart that does not brood over the unpleasant things it has encountered. A magnanimous heart that gladly gives itself. A heart that knowing its own weakness, understands and becomes more deeply sympathetic towards the weaknesses of others; a deep and grateful heart that does not overlook small things. Give me a heart that is gentle and humble and loves without expecting love in return; that gladly leaves another s heart to give way to your Son. A noble and buoyant heart that will not become embittered by disappointments; that because of its faults will not become ungenerous in its sacrifices; that will not be paralyzed by trials; that will not be irritated by neglect; and that will not be discouraged by indifference. But give me a heart that in its love of Jesus will be drawn by an irresistible current towards the further honor and glory of Jesus Christ, and will find no rest until I enter into heaven. Author Unknown
Today we welcome the 2016 Confirmation Candidates from the Parish of St. Barnabas Parish. At Mass they will present a letter requesting to receive the sacrament on May 23rd. Members of their family will accompany them to the sanctuary as a symbol that we journey to God together. It s appropriate that today is also Mother s Day when we thank those maternal figures in our lives who have loved us and guided us in life. MEAN MOTHERS Did you know I had the meanest mother in the world! While growing up other kids had candy for breakfast, I had to eat my cereal, eggs and toast. While other kids had cakes and candy for lunch, I had a sandwich. As you can guess my supper was different from other kids' supper too. My mother was so mean that she insisted on knowing where we were at all times. You'd think we were in a prison or something. She had to know who our friends were and what we were doing. I am ashamed to admit this, but my Mother actually had the nerve to break the child labor laws. She made us work. We had to wash dishes, make the beds and learn how to cook and clean. I think my mother must have stayed awake at night thinking of things for us kids to do. And she insisted that we tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. She never let us get away with anything. By the time we were teenagers my mother was even wiser and our life became even more unbearable. She would tears. embarrass us by insisting that our friends come to the door instead of tooting the car horn for us to come running. And she always insisted that we be home early on school nights and never let us stay out late on weekends like all our other friends. We missed so much fun. Mother was so mean that she refused to let us date at the mature age of 13 or 14, like so many of our friends did. Instead she kept telling us that there was a lot of time - and that we needed to grow up a bit first. Mother really raised a bunch of squares. None of us was arrested for shoplifting or busted for dope. And who do we have to thank for this - you're right - our mean old mother. Yes, there were times when we thought our Mom was the Meanest Mother in the World. She said what she meant and meant what she said. It s now we realize that she knew it would lead to us becoming better adults. Thank God for such mothers. Like the best of mothers, God wants to protect us, to guide us, to instruct us, to heal us, to forgive us, to love us and to kiss away our God wants to grow up to be happy, productive adults. So thanks be to God for all the loving persons in our lives who raise children to stand a little straighter and taller and teach us what God is like. Now Moms, you can giggle to yourself when your children call you mean. Our country needs more mean Mothers like that.
Financial Reports 5/3/2015 5/1/2016 BUDGET Weekend Collections 15500 16000 16500 17000 17500 18000 18500 5/3/15: $16,661.50 5/1/16: $17,283.00 Parish Families Registered: 4,981 Envelopes Mailed: 1,494 Used: 593 Envelopes Used 5/3/15: 581 2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal: $107,900 Donors: 473 Pledged: $ 107,619 Received: $ 71,894.75 Second Collection This Weekend Catholic Communication Campaign This collection supports a wide variety of media projects that spread the gospel message and connect communities and individuals to their faith and to the Church. Half the funds collected stay right here to support diocesan media projects. Second Collection Next Weekend Maintenance & Repairs PLEASE RETURN BOTTLES BY May 21 st & 22 nd. Timmy Gilroy Summer Basketball Registration St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Lobby 7PM - 9PM Monday, May 9th Tuesday, May 10th The Week at a Glance Sunday: Mother s Day Bake Sale After All Masses in the Church Lobby 7:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting, School Cafeteria Monday: 7:00 PM CYO Registration, School Lobby 7:30 PM Charismatic Prayer Meeting, Chapel Tuesday: 7:00 PM CYO Registration, School Lobby 7:00 PM Family Music Practice, Holy Family Chapel Wednesday: 4:30 PM First Holy Communion Practice, Church 6:00 PM First Holy Communion Practice, Church 7:30 PM Al-Anon Meeting, Rectory Meeting Room 8:00 PM Choir Rehearsal, Church Thursday: 7:00 PM Bible Study, Rectory Meeting Room Saturday: 12:30 PM Confessions, Church
Mother s Day Baby Shower On behalf of Birthright, Momma's House, Regina Residence and Life Center, our Social Ministry Office thanks you for your wonderful response to our Mother's Day Baby Shower. So many beautiful items were donated to these agencies. A very special thank you to our Prayer Shawl Ministry for all of the lovely handmade blankets, hats and sweaters. They added such a special touch. Many thanks also go to our Respect Life Committee and our St. Vincent depaul Society for setting up and delivering the boxes and boxes of baby items. And, finally, thank you to my volunteers who gave so generously of their time to sort and pack. Once again, your generosity has touched the lives of so many and will provide a Happy Mother's Day to many. Thank you. Respect Life Ministry Meeting Join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 7:30 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room. For information call Vin Murray at 382-7200. St. Vincent de Paul If you are having a stressful day, take time out and help a person in need. Your heart will be full of joy and the person receiving the help will have a smile on their face. Please continue to support St. Vincent de Paul so that they may continue to help the needy in the parish. Protecting God s People We are the eyes and ears of the outreach of the Church to care for and protect all God s people. As the signs in the subway say, If you see something, say something could well be the motto of our program to care for our children. For your information, the Diocesan Abuse hot line is 594-9063. For information on the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People you can contact Mary F. McMahon, LCSW at the diocesan office 678-5800 ext. 573 or our pastor. Eagle Scout project Altar server and youth group member Thomas Ham is a member of Boy Scout Troop 285. He is working on his Eagle Scout project to renovate the St. Barnabas Youth Group Room situated in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. The approximate cost is $1,650. Thomas is requesting donations of money and materials. If you can help, please send checks payable to Troop 285 and in the memo section note, Thomas Ham Eagle Scout Project to 332 Frederick Ave., Bellmore, NY 11710. Contact Thomas at 804-0012 or email thoham285@outlook.com. Family Ministry On the Feast of Corpus Christi Sunday, May 29th please join us following the 10:15 AM Mass as we offer a short introduction to Eucharistic Adoration for children and their families. Curé of Ars May Crowning & Procession with the Blessed Sacrament at Curé of Ars, Monday, May 16th at 6:00 PM. Process with the Blessed Sacrament along with the NY State Pilgrim Virgin Fatima Statue and a relic of St. John Vianney. Gather and depart from the Garden of Mercy (use Hewlett entrance to parking lot). If you can t walk in the procession, you may drive along the procession. The family Mary Crowning Mass will take place after the procession at 7:30 PM. Marian Healing Mass A Healing Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 10th at St. Anastasia s Church, 45-14, 245th Street Douglaston, Little Neck, NY 11362. The Celebrant will be Fr. Augustine Fernando assisted by Deacons Joseph Mercolino and Michael Vicinanza. Music by Tony Owen. The evening begins at 7:00 PM starting with the Rosary, Mass & Healing Service. Come experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the presence, healing touch and power of our Lord Jesus Christ and the intercession of Mary the Mother of God. For more information call St Anastasia s Church at (718) 631 4454. Long Island Widows, Widowers, Divorced & Single Catholics Meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of the month at St. Frances De Chantal School in
Wantagh. The next meeting will be May 26th at 7:30 PM. Please bring proof of single status to join. Contact Carol at 794-4933 or Barbara at 798-2858. Magnificat Breakfast Magnificat, a Ministry of Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend our upcoming breakfast on Saturday, June 4th, the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, at The Hofstra Club in Uniondale at 9:45 AM. Our speaker will be Angela Rizzo, foundress and coordinator of our chapter, who will share her amazing journey of faith and how she learned to trust Jesus in all things. The cost is $35 and payment must be received by Saturday, May 28th. Checks should be made payable to Magnificat and mailed to Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY 11561. For additional information contact Judy Murphy at (917)463-5750 or Angela Rizzo at 763-1739. World Apostolate of Fatima The World Apostolate of Fatima is sponsoring the Fatima Centennial US Tour for Peace. This U.S. tour of the historic International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is to commemorate the Fatima Centenary in 2017. Parishes hosting this Tour of Peace are: St. Matthew s Church, Tuesday, May 24th, 9-9 St. Agnes Cathedral, Wednesday, May 25th, 9-9 Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Southampton Thursday, May 26th, 9AM - 2PM Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, Manorville Thursday, May 26th, 4PM - 9PM Some changes in Religious Education! Levels 5 and 6 will be held 4:30 PM 5:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Level 7 and 8 will be held 7:15 PM 8:30 PM Holy Family Chapel on Wednesday or Thursday Credit cards are accepted. Adult Volunteers are needed to be Catechists, Substitutes, Hall Monitors and Attendance/Lobby Aides starting in the Fall. Call the office to get more information. First Holy Communion Rehearsal Information: Rehearsals are in the Church. A parent or guardian MUST stay for the rehearsal. First Communion on Saturday, May 14th at 11AM Rehearsal on Wednesday, May 11th at 4:30 PM First Communion on Saturday, May 14th at 2:00 PM Rehearsal on Wednesday, May 11th at 6:00 PM First Communion on Saturday, May 21st at 11:00 AM Rehearsal on Wednesday, May 18th at 4:30 PM First Communion on Saturday, May 21st at 2:00 PM Rehearsal on Wednesday, May 18th at 6:00 PM Confirmation Monday, May 23! Confirmation Rehearsal starts in Holy Family Chapel Sponsor should be at rehearsal. If not, a parent must stand in for them. 10:00 AM Confirmation Rehearsal Tuesday, May 17th at 6:00 PM 2:00 PM Confirmation Rehearsal Tuesday, May 17th at 7:45 PM
Adult Volunteers Needed Monday, July 25th to Friday, July 29th 9:15 AM 12:45 PM Decorating committee, Committee to help with Skits of the Bible lesson each day. Leaders for small camp groups, snacks, crafts, Outdoor recreation, music, general helpers Contact Margie at 785-0130 Registration Find Registration & Photo Release forms on the Religious Education Website. Go to stbarnabasny.org Click on Religious Education listed on the left. Click on more to get VBS forms. There are 90 spaces available. Campers are placed in order of completed, paid registration forms - first come, first placed. To place a child we must receive the completed registration form (one per child), the photo release form (one per family) and check for the VBS fee ($75 per camper). Please do not fax forms as we must have the payment to reserve the campers spot. All questions to Religious Education Office at 785-0130. Hi Everyone, Happy Mother s Day! Today is the day set aside to honor and appreciate our mothers. It s so easy to take them for granted when they are there and doing what they do best to take care of us! Remember to show mom you love her today! Spend some time with her! May is also the month to honor Mary, the Blessed Mother. This a great month to pray the Rosary. Chances are you have Rosary Beads. You can download a free app to show you how to pray the Rosary if it s been a while. Even if you pray the Rosary often, using an app is a great help in prayer. Mary is a great example, because even though she was a human being, she knew to say yes to God. That is not always easy is it? She trusted and said yes and I m sure her whole life was a yes to God. I think that she can be a real role model to us in our lives. Today s first reading is another example of really saying yes to God. We have the example of St. Stephen a deacon of the Church and our first martyr. The first reading tells of the end of his life. He knew he was going to have to die for his faith but never stopped saying yes to God. We are not asked to say yes in the ways of Mary or Stephen, but we are asked to say yes in our daily lives. I often talk about how we live our lives as people of faith. This is a great time in the Church calendar to think about that. My challenge for you is to find one way this week to say yes to God in your daily life! Have a blessed week! Peggy Join us Friday, May 20th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM! We ll start with games both outside and in the gym! We ll have a party to celebrate the birthday of the Church! Come check us out! Open to Middle School kids and High School kids
Come on down for another great day in the park! First hundred registered get a shirt! 4th Annual Charity 5K Run/Walk Saturday - June 18, 2016-10:30 AM Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore This Charity Run will benefit The Thomas Reynolds Foundation, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School & Special Spaces www.thomasreynoldsfoundation.org www.steas.com www.specialspaces.org $20 Pre-Registration Fee due by June 1, 2016 ($30 day of race if available) Race check-in 9:00 am to 10:00 am Make checks payable to The Thomas Reynolds Foundation Mail registrations to Special Spaces, 128 Linden St., Bellmore NY 11710 Race Contact Kathy Whelan at tkbadw@aol.com ~RACE APPLICATION FORM~ (PLEASE PRINT) Name: Address: City/State/zip: Daytime Phone( ) Sex Age: E-mail Mandatory Release Form: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity and I assume all risks associated with running in this even, including but not limited to change in running surfaces, falls, contact with other participants or spectators, the effect of weather including cold, heat, snow and ice, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Therefore, in consideration of your accepting this entry, I, the undersigned intending to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against Newbridge Road Park, Thomas Reynolds Foundation, SEAS and Special Spaces, their representatives, successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me in said event and all claim for liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event though liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I attest and verify that I will participate in this event as a foot race entrant and that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the competition of this event and that my physical conditions have been verified by a licensed medical doctor. Further, I grant full permission to any and all of foregoing to use any photographs, video tapes, motion pictures, recordings, or other records of this event for any legal purpose whatsoever. In the event that an act of God necessitates the cancellation of the race, I understand that an alternate date will be rescheduled. No refunds available. If signed by a parent. The parent agrees to release and hold the above organizations and persons harmless of any claims and/or rights which may be asserted on behalf of the entrant. Signature Parent/Guardian signature
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional Catholic School Where we LIVE with Respect, Responsibility & Reverence Please visit our website at www.steas.com for all our news and current events Thank you to all our SEAS Families and Teachers who made our Open House such a huge success. We are still accepting registration for our Fall 2016-2017 school year. If you are interested in a private tour, please contact Daryl Fallon at dfallon9356@steas.com AMBASSADORS OF CHRIST & FOLLOWERS OF JESUS Please join in congratulating the May recipients: Followers of Jesus: Leilani Garcia, Husain Jafri, Logan Endo, Devin Stenzel, Morgan Aristizabal, Andrew Gelish, Chase Gerstein, Brian McGoldrick Patrick McGoldrick, Dylan Aristizabal, Kenny Endo, Casey Grawehr, Kerri Callahan, Bethany Granados, Sienna Singh, Cristina DeOliveria, Ella Huggard, Michael Lee, Dylan Taylor, Nicholas Dihal and Patrick Garvey Ambassadors of Christ: Arianna Manfrellotti, Gabrielys Marmol, Brandon Marmol, Kellie Sandas and Amanda Ramsden
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Where we LIVE with Respect, Responsibility & Reverence Please visit our website at www.steas.com for all our news and current events SPIRIT Committee meeting Monday, May 9 th at 7:30 PM in the faculty room. Agenda will Include SPIRIT & volunteer positions for next year. Please consider using your time & talent to support our school! See available positions on our website or contact Daryl Fallon, dfallon9356@steas.com D3 Dress Down Day and Adventureland Event -May 10 th. Adventureland event is 3:00 PM 6:00 PM. See our website for the Adventureland flyer. 2017 SEAS Gala Nominations With the school year coming to an end soon, this is a great time to think about someone from the SEAS campus who has dedicated their time & talent to our school. The Gala Nomination Form is on our website. Return the form to the Main Office attn.: GALA Nomination Committee. And remember to SAVE THE DATE of Saturday, Feb 4, 2017 to join our school family for a fun-filled night! The Change for Life Campaign continues - Each student is asked to fill the bottle with spare change to help change the life of a family who is experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. All monies go to The Life Center of L. I. The Center provides education, baby items, sonograms/ testing, counseling, employment & financial help/education. Our website provides more details. Bottles to be collected May 19th. May 12th Half Day ~ Teacher Professional Day May 16th 20th SPIRIT Week May 16th Band & Glee Club Concert ~ 7pm in the Thomas Reynolds Gymnasium May 19th SEAS Walk-A-Thon. Contact Anthony Eremittaggio at anthony0479@gmail.com or Stephanie Peck at stephedpeck@verizon.net to volunteer. May 20th Field Day ~ K-8th grade at Hofstra University (All are welcome)
Banns of Marriage US Army: General Paul Hurley, PFC David Calame, Jr., PFC Justin Oney, Chaplain Spec Kevin A. Bauer, Major Eric Reid, SPFC Sean Luhman, SPC Andrew Crowley III, Lt. Richard Joseph Holahan, Major Benjamin H. Klimkowski, Staff Sgt. Eric S. Loughran, Staff Sgt. Christopher Price, SPC Kieran Riordan, First Lt Marlene Dwyer, Pvt. Victoria Caudillo. National Guard: Major James McLean, A1C James Mikowski, Airman First Class Thomas Ruggiero. US Navy: STS Thomas Kerley, Petty Off. ET3 Edward F. Faulkner, GM1 Brian Kopp, Ensign John Connors, HM3 Philip LeSueur MA2 Richard Kaercher, CPO Nicolas Cuervo, Richard E. Feldman, SN Andrew Freire, Joseph Polizzi, Christopher Polizzi. US Marines: Sgt. William D. Loughran, IV, Major Luke T. Holian, Gunnery Sgt. Scott Murray, PFC Richard Kelley, Corporal Joseph Finno, LCPL Brendan Whelan, PFC Ryan Baranek, Pvt. Brian Hussey, Pvt. Richard Graziano, PFC James Brush, PFC James Owens, PFC William Corrigan. US Air Force: Capt. McLean G. Bethea, Nicholas P. Wright, Rev. Major Timothy Hirten US Merchant Marine: Lt. J.G. Eric Stumpel. US Coast Guard: Lt. J.G. Robert M. Scaduto, Jr. US Peace Corps: Patrick Coons Welcome Home US Marine Sgt. William MacKenzie. Matthew Pelliccia and Michelle Melara Joseph Albert Capone, Jr. Axel Richard Brodersen Julianna Marie Kolosov Alexander Michael McCaw Tyler Richard Markiewicz Marissa Valentina Lee Claire Giuliana Cavaliere Jack William Kincaid Lucas Natale Formisano Dylan Griffin O Connell Margaret Arlene Krysiewicz Charles Christopher Warner Ella Rose Rella Steven Johnson Amelia Tara Castelli Ava Christne Ferrer Lia Sara Nikravesh Lucas Nikravesh Gianna Nicole Toledo Riley Harper Talbot Brody Luke Irish Julia Isabel Gallo Paige Alexis Lentini Max Anthony Findlay We Pray for the Sick Nicoletta Russo, Meghan Alice Roach, Debbie Cain, Stephen Rich, Patrick Hoyne, Rosemary Grandwilliams, Barbara Cannon, Lillian Rocco, Pat Simone, Don Davis, Louis Romano, Eugene Ryan, Kristin O Halloran, Patricia Merget, Mildred Scalesi, Rita Lemma, Donald Grimes, Jacob Daniel Haubeil, Damon Capobianco, Diane LaBianca, Francis G. Noonan, Terri-Ann Clarke, Charlie Riiska, Natalie Martin, Patrick Clarke, Kevin Keegan, Jason Todhunter, John Nalick, Corinne Capozzi, Theresa Anselmo, John C. Hannan Sr., Clarence Anspake, Dr. Lawton Manderson, Terrie Manderson, George Stockerl, Vic Caliguiri, James P. Corliss, Jr., Lucas Spina, Lottie Smakowski, Rudolph Brochhagen, Raffaele Esposito, Joyce Caggiano, Faye Marie Jamison, Charles Young, Nicole & Baby Ella McKernan, Dolores Trimboli, Mary Glacken, Kathleen Rathgaber, Betty Dwyer, Jean d Alessandro, John Bell, Betty Dwyer, June Leahy Furda, Bernice Newman, Christina Sumperl & Joanne Sansiviero
Goodnight Mom Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my sanity to keep. For if some peace I do not find, I'm pretty sure I'll lose my mind. I pray I find a little quiet Far from the daily family riot May I lie back not have to think about what they're stuffing down the sink, or who they're with, or where they're at and what they're doing to the cat. I pray for time all to myself (did something just fall off a shelf?) To cuddle in my nice, soft bed (Oh no, another goldfish dead!) Some silent moments for goodness sake (Did I just hear a window break?) And that I need not cook or clean (well heck, I've got the right to dream) Yes now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my wits about me keep, But as I look around I know I must have lost them long ago!