Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax) Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 23, 2015 O Lord, I cry to you all day long! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106 Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558 Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557 Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412 Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130 E-mail 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. 9401 Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext. 9406 Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408 Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410 Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403 SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext. 9592 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. 9122 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. 9101 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. 9101. Adoration First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2015 St. Bartholomew, Apostle Rv 21: 9b-14; Jn 1: 45-51 6:30 AM Dr. Joseph O. Pistocchi 9:00 AM Georgette Schiller 12:30 PM Joan Kunze 5:30 PM Cecilia Callahan-Dannenberg TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015 St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest 1 Thes 2: 1-8; Mt 23: 23-26 6:30 AM Elizabeth P. Conner 9:00 AM Robert J. McEnroe (12th Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Living Ints. of the Rufrano Family 5:30 PM Olivia Macedo, John & Olivia Macedo, Peter & Virginia Yannucci WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 Weekday 1 Thes 2: 9-13; Mt 23: 27-32 6:30 AM John Enzmann 9:00 AM Adeline Di Napoli (24th Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Gerard Hillery (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Thomas Dorrian (1st Anniversary Rem.) THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015 St. Monica 1 Thes 3: 7-13; Mt 24: 42-51 6:30 AM Anne Eckhoff 9:00 AM Living Ints. of Dc. Joseph Connelly 12:30 PM John Quinlan 5:30 PM Yolanda Chiarappa FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of thechurch 1 Thes 4: 1-8; Mt 25: 1-13 6:30 AM Eileen Hasselmeyer 9:00 AM Constance Gentile (1st Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Thomas Sheedy 5:30 PM Anthony Montalbano SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015 The Passion of St. John the Baptist 1 Thes 4: 9-11; Mk 6: 17-29 9:00 AM Edward Leonard (Birthday Rem.) 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 5:00 PM Cecilia Callahan Dannenberg (1st Anniversary Rem.) Martha Cooper Muriel Mc Mahon Alfred Amato 7:30 PM Linda Schulthiess MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 4: 1-2, 6-8; Jas 1: 17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mk 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 7:30 AM Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of the Fitzpatrick Family 9:00 AM Manuel Oliviera & Maria Cunha 10:30 AM De Forest & Grace Mellor 12:00 PM Little Sisters of the Poor Philip Cavallaro (1st Anniversary Rem.) Kathleen Peyer (1st Anniversary Rem.) Lv. Ints. of Dolores Maulion (In Thanksgiving) 5:00 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Joanna Ferrante, St. Aidan Steven Goerges, St. Aidan SECOND WEEK Erica Melchione, St. Aidan Ryan Martello, Levittown, NY THIRD WEEK Carolina Arellano, Our Lady of Good Counsel, NYC Marcus Linehan, Our Lady of Good Counsel, NYC BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of CAROL LA SALA Forever in Our Hearts Birthday Remembrance Requested by Her Family
August 23, 2015 COURAGE IN CRISIS Last Sunday morning driving to the Latin Mass I listened to In the Arena on WOR. This is the program of Msgr. Kieran Harrington, a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. It is always interesting, controversial and entertaining. Sunday was no exception. There was a spirited discussion of life issues. One of the guests was a charming young woman who is entering senior year of college. She came from a very Catholic family in Fort Worth, but there was not a lot of discussion of abortion and related issues. However, when she joined Campus Ministry she said she felt led by the Holy Spirit to do Pro-Life work and it changed her life. A writer for First Things magazine (a challenging journal of great merit) indicated that he had been raised in a very devout Evangelical home and the family was pro-life, but he did not get very involved in the issue when he was younger. The point made by both of these guests was that even in the very religious homes there is not a lot of talk about life issues. That is very understandable. People have their ordinary lives and are continually concerned about their children, job related issues, finances and all sorts of family matters. Even when Americans go to church (and this includes the Catholic Church) there are very few homilies about abortion, euthanasia and other social justice issues. There is reluctance on the part of priests to discuss these matters with a congregation that is very mixed and there are a lot of young children. There is also the fear of hurting people and causing them to fall away from the Church. Many of our Catholic High Schools and Colleges have done an absolutely superb job in raising the consciousness of their students to the significant moral issues of our time. In so many ways they have inspired their students to proclaim the Gospel of life with the tremendous enthusiasm of youth. In Catholic Colleges and in many secular schools there are all sorts of efforts to help the poor and marginalized. Some of our own parishioners have gone on mission trips to help people help themselves. They are to be commended. This is truly the work of Christ. We are at a particular point of crisis here in the United States. Within the space of a few decades the moral values of our nation have been overturned by a tsunami of attacks on moral values. We have come to be a nation where anything goes and is acceptable as long as it is opposed to Catholic teaching. This is particularly true in the area of life issues where the conscience of the country and even of Catholics is being dimmed by the continual assault on human life and the efforts made by government to force Catholic institutions to accept and participate in the absolute immorality of abortion and artificial contraception. Imagine the government fighting with the Little Sisters of the Poor and trying to get them to go along with insurance coverage for immoral procedures.
If there ever was a time when Catholics required backbone, that time is now. Catholic families need to be truly and thoroughly Catholic. The name Catholic means nothing if the values of Christ and the Church He founded are not lived The other night I went to dinner with a family I have known for many years. One of the daughters went to college in an excellent school with a Catholic name. One of her professors bashed the Church. The girl immediately stood up and vehemently disagreed. The teacher was so shocked that she dismissed the class. We need more kids and adults like that. Jesus is so proud of them. On the day of Judgment, He will welcome and thank those who fought for the sanctity of human life and the values of the Gospel. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald In today s reading, Joshua challenges the people to decide whom they will serve. Recalling God s faithfulness to them and to their ancestors, the people declare, We also will serve the Lord, for He is our God. We, too, must be mindful of God s gifts to us and renew our commitment to serve Him with grateful harts. STEWARDSHIP 08/17/14 $21,361 08/16/15 $21,620 (+1.21%) ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY COLLECTION 08/15/14 $ 6,987 08/15/15 $ 4,445 (Last year was a holy day of obligation) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. This weekend s second collection is for the Life Center of Long Island FEAST OF ST. AIDAN AND SPECIAL ST. AIDAN NOVENA A special Novena in honor of St. Aidan will begin on Saturday, August 22nd and will continue each morning after the 9:00 AM Mass until Monday, August 31st. All parishioners are invited to a Mass of celebration at 9:00 AM on the Feast of St. Aidan on Monday, August 31st.
LIFE CENTER OF LONG ISLAND COLLECTION Our pastor, Msgr. McDonald, has invited us to contribute to a second collection the weekend, August 22 nd & 23 rd, for the Life Center of Long Island. The Life Center runs four pregnancy care centers that help women and men in crisis situations to make healthy, life-affirming decisions for themselves and their pre born child. There are offices in Deer Park, Massapequa, Hempstead and Riverhead. Many generous people donate baby clothes, diapers, car seats and so many other items that a mother in need can use for her baby. The Life Center offers help for the woman who has chosen life for her child. The Center is supported entirely by donations and private contributors on Long Island. No doubt, this ministry continues through this generosity. You are invited to join in helping the Life Center continue its work. Please pray often, even daily, for God s blessing on the work of the Life Center. Thank you. FLOWER MEMORIALS In Loving Memory of ELLEN M. COLLINS 2nd Anniversary Remembrance Requested by Her Loving Family (Main Altar) AUGIE & JOANNE MARCOCCIA 50th Wedding Anniversary (Mary s Shrine)
GET FREE DAILY E-MAIL UPDATES FROM THE LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC Get the latest Diocesan news free delivered to your email inbox. Each day you can receive The Long Island Catholic E-Newsletter. Whether it s Bishop Murphy s blog or the latest news from the Diocese, you can receive it all, free of charge. Simply visit www.licatholic.org, scroll to the bottom of the page for the E-Newsletter sign up and enter your e-mail address. That s all there is to it. Questions? Contact the Office of Communications (516) 678-5800 x633. QUOTES FROM POPE FRANCIS ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM We must not be afraid of being Christian and living as Christians! We must have this courage to go and proclaim the Risen Christ, for he is our peace; he made peace with his love, with his forgiveness, with his blood and with his mercy. April 7, 2013 ST. AIDAN SCHOOL REUNION St. Aidan School Class of 1975 will hold a reunion on Saturday, October 3rd at TR s in Williston Park. Cost is $65.00 per person. Please send your reservation to Bob Bruder, 99 Bengeyfield Drive, East Williston, NY 11596 2015 SUMMER RAFFLE WINNERS 1st Prize $1,500 Winners - Eileen Watts & Dorothy Avelli 2nd Prize $500 Winners - William and Patricia Lorusso & Anne Raab 3rd Prize $250 Winners - Rose Scalera, Pasquale Conte & Margaret Saporita Congratulations to all!! 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, Semma Kurutan, C - El Purdy, William Schlageter, Barbara Ueland,Rosemary Summers, Brian Hoffarth and Jill Ohl, DECEASED Maureen Fitzpatrick, Joseph P. Boyle, Margaret Reese and for those who have died serving our country
Saint Aidan School GRADES 1-8: School will begin on Wednesday, September 2. School hours on Wednesday will be from 8:00 to 11:30 AM. All new students in Grade 1-8 should report to the office for assignment to their rooms on Wednesday. Thursday, September 3 is an early dismissal at 11:30 AM. Starting on Tuesday, September 8, school will be in session from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. School will be closed Friday, September 4 and Monday September 7. Applications for the Afterschool Program will be available on the first day of school, Wednesday, September 2 and must be submitted by Tuesday, September 8. The Afterschool Program (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) will be available beginning on Tuesday, September 8. KINDERGARTEN: Orientation for Kindergarten students will be on Thursday, September 3 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Parents must provide TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL. Full day sessions begin on Tuesday, September 8. Applications for the Afterschool Program will be available at orientation and must be returned by Tuesday, September 8. The Afterschool Program (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) will be available beginning on Tuesday, September 8. 5 AND 3 FULL DAY PRE-K: There will be a brief orientation for parents only on Wednesday, September 9 from 9:45 to 10:15 AM. Full day sessions will begin on Friday, September 11. The session hours for the full day Pre-K are from 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM. Applications for the Afterschool Program will be distributed at orientation and must be returned by Friday, September 11. The Afterschool Program (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) for Pre-K students will begin on Monday, September 14. NURSERY: Orientation for parents and students will take place as follows: Nursery-1 10:00 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 9 Nursery-2 1:00 1:30 PM on Wednesday, September 9 Nursery-3 10:00 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 9 Our Nursery program will begin on Monday, September 14. For information call (516) 746-6585 x9202 (lower school) or (516 ) 746-6585 x9302 (upper school).
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION "It is when people forget God that tyrants forge their chains." Patrick Henry With the new school year will come more challenges to our children s religious freedom. Pledge of Allegiance Cases (2000-present): The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty has successfully defended the words, "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance in five court cases: 2004, U.S. Supreme Court; 2010 in California; 2010 in New Hampshire; 2014 in Mass.; 2015 in New Jersey. (becketfund.org) A N.J. high school senior, Samantha Jones, defeated atheist attacks that sought to strike "under God" from the Pledge. She described America as a country of many beliefs and claimed all of those beliefs - including those of atheists - are protected by "one nation under God." "Everyone has the right to remain silent but they don't have the right to silence everybody else." (christianpost.com, 2/9/15; fox news.com, 2/6/15) In a majority decision in 2004, Supreme Court Chief Justice Rehnquist wrote that the term "under God" does not endorse or establish religion but it actually asserts that the term merely acknowledges the nation's religious heritage, especially the role of religion for the Founding Fathers. The words "under God" were officially added to the Pledge in 1954. Congress wanted to explain America's disagreement with the Soviet Union about the nature of human rights. The Soviets claimed people receive their rights from the State, and therefore the State can take those rights away. In contrast, Congress said it was using the phrase "under God" to make clear that basic human rights are beyond the reach of the state. (newsmax.com, 8/9/15) Mark your Calendar: Thursday, September 10th, 7:30 PM, St. Patrick Church. 280 E Main St., Smithtown, NY 11787, in the church. Thomas Renker, General Counsel of Rockville Centre Diocese, will speak of threats we are facing to our religious freedoms. Come and learn more about how our religious freedoms are being undermined and how you can help to preserve them. Thursday, 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, 1787
Feast of Saint Aidan Summer Fair Thursday, August 27 th 6:00-10:00 PM Friday, August 28 th 6:00-10:00 PM Saturday, August 29 th 2:00-10:00 PM Sunday, August 30 th 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Rides, Entertainment and Food! If you have any questions, or are interested in helping, please contact Stephanie Vitale at stephmv623@gmail.com or (516) 967-4565.
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. 2015 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2015 GOAL: $175, 500 PLEDGED: $123,605 # OF GIFTS: 584 USHERS ARE NEEDED We are looking for individuals, men and women who are looking to share their time and talent. Is God tugging at your heart to get involved? If the answer is yes, please leave a message for Sal Valente at the Rectory office at (516) 746-6585 X9101 and he will contact you and let you know more about the Ministry of Ushers. MEMORIALS AVAILABLE Memorials are available at any time. Please call the Rectory office at (516) 746-6585 x9101 if interested. Flower Memorials: Main Altar (2 pieces) $150.00 Shrines $ 55.00 ea - Mary s Shrine - St. Joseph s Shrine - St. Anthony s Shrine - St. Theresa s Shrine - Sacred Heart Shrine Bread & Wine Memorial $ 50.00
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA The Gospel for this Sunday is from John 6: 60-69. As we are reading the past weeks from the 6th chapter, we find it is a sustained meditation on the meaning of the Mass and the Eucharist. Now John is writing about the promise of the Blessed Eucharist, which by then was, the Mass and Holy Communion, the essential act of Christian worship. We saw the disciples murmuring because they saw nothing in Christ but a man, and how they could accept his saying of eating his body and drink of his blood? Christ, most probable, had given them sufficient proofs that he was more than a man, but they refused to open their minds to accept Jesus words. Their minds were earth-bound and remain like that. Therein was their guilt. Faith is a gift of the Father, as Christ says to those disciples: No one can come to me unless it is granted by the Father. and the Father offered them this gift which they did not accept, there was their guilt. Who accepts Christ for what He is, the Son of God in human form has no difficulty in believing that He left to us, in the Eucharist, Himself as a sacrifice and a sacrament. Even if we cannot understand this gift of Christ in all its details it was an act of Divine power and as such beyond human comprehension; we can accept the Eucharist because we accept the words of Christ, who has the words of eternal life. In the faith that the Father gave to us we believe in His promise to give His Body and His Blood in the Eucharist to be our spiritual nourishment-communion to us. He gives to us the means of offering an absolute sacrifice to God every time the Eucharist is present at the altar, and now to his apostles successors, the power to repeat this act of Divine love Do this in memory of me. As the question to Peter- will you too go away? it was a question not only for the Apostles of that day but for all Christians: Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Two thousand years the belief in the Blessed Eucharist as a sacrament is at the very center of our faith and so many martyrs gave and still give their lives in defense of this truth. Many of us may need to examine how effective use we make of that awesome gift. Every time we attend Mass do we realize that Christ is offering himself to His Father for our sanctification and of the whole world? Do we realize that through the minister at the altar, we are offering infinite thanksgiving, infinite adoration, to our Father in heaven? Are we worthy, are we fit to partake of this sacrifice in Holy Communion? Let s try to make ourselves less unworthy, not even the greatest saint was worthy to partake of this act of Divine Love! We have numerous new CDs in our kiosks this week, look and pick the ones the Spirit tells you to listen to and give them away to others who needs these teachings. God will bless your efforts. Toti Conforti
Voices and Bells of St. Aidan Ignis Angelicus Angelic Fire Dragan Ivanov Bubalo, Director of Music ST. AIDAN CHOIR Mass: Sundays 12:00 noon Mass, Christmas, Easter, Concerts Rehearsal: Thursdays 7:30 9:15 PM Ages: 16+ Adults, High school and College Students ANGEL CHOIR Reagan Stone, Assistant Director Mass: Twice a month 10:30 AM or 9:00 AM Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Tuesdays 3:15 4:00 PM Ages: 7 9 Grades 1 4 GIRLS CHOIR Mass: Sundays 10:30 AM Mass Rehearsals: Tuesdays 3:00 4:30 PM Ages: 9 15 Grades 4 8 WOMEN S ENSEMBLE Mass: Once a month 12:00 noon Mass (with adult Choir) Rehearsal: Thursdays 6:45 7:30 PM CELESTIAL CHOIR ST. AIDAN SCHOOL ENSEMBLE Mass: Sundays 10:30 AM Mass + Special Masses Rehearsal: Tuesdays 3:15-4:30 PM Fridays 12:20-12:50 PM During school independent reading Ages: 12 14 Grades 7 8 Musical evaluation required. YOUNG SOLOIST CLUB Mass: Once a month 12:00 noon or 10:30 AM Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Saturdays 6:00 6:45 PM Ages: 13+ Grades 6 - adults ST. AIDAN SCHOOL BELL CHOIR Mass: Once a month 10:30 AM Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Tuesdays 2:15-3:00 PM Ages: 10 14 Grades 5 8 LATIN SCHOLA CANTORUM Rehearsal and Mass: Once a month Ages: Adults Sunday Mass The Church of St. Aidan has one of the largest church music programs in the New York Metropolitan area, with more than 120 active members. They have sung at CAR- NEGIE HALL, LINCOLN CENTER S Avery Fisher Hall and recorded for Telecare Catholic TV. They have performed together with the Vienna Boys Choir at Christmas Concerts. Members of the Music Ministry put their time and dedication into enhancing the liturgy with the beauty of sacred music. The Music Ministry hopes that its presence fills the hearts of the faithful and gives them a sense of joy and fulfillment. Choirs sing at our Christmas Concert, Spring Concert and other music events. IF YOU LOVE MUSIC, PLEASE CONSIDER SHARING YOUR TIME AND TALENT WITH THE CHURCH. Call the Rectory at (516) 746-6585 x9130 or email Drago@staidanparish.org if you are interested in becoming a member of any of the choirs.
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 2015-2016 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 746-6585 x 9408 to register. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION This Fall, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Church of St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa and on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Church of Christ the King in Commack.. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 PM. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained at the Rectory office. Registration must be received by September 10th for the October 4th liturgy and by October 20th for the November 8th liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the Spring for those who may find that more convenient. Dates for the Spring celebrations will be communicated at a later time. If you have any questions please call (516) 678-5800 x207.
MEETING CHRIST in PRAYER An 8 week introduction to Ignatian prayer that promises to be a transformative encounter with Christ EIGHT CONSECUTIVE MONDAY EVENINGS SEPTEMBER 21st, 28th OCTOBER 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th NOVEMBER 2nd, 9th TIME: 7:30 PM in the convent Damian Halligan, SJ, Jean Lynch and Karen Silver, retreat leaders and spiritual directors, will guide participants through this profoundly unique prayer experience that offers a deepening relationship to Jesus. Meeting Christ in Prayer is a unique eight-week, guidedprayer experience for small groups, mirroring the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Each meeting introduces and reinforces specific prayer practices such as Lectio Divina, imaginative prayer, meditation, the Examen, and more. Thirty minutes of daily prayer is required by each participant. No prior experience with prayer groups is needed, just a desire to renew one s faith, enrich one s prayer. For more information please contact: Pat McDonough pmcdonough@jesuitcollaborative.org Helping You Grow Closer to God Please return this registration form to the rectory with a $120 check made payable to The Jesuit Collaborative NO LATER THAN September 1 st. Limited number, so first come, first served. -- NAME(S): ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: EMAIL:
SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. ** Join now for the new school year! ** $30 Annual Membership runs September 2015 - August 2016 24 chances to win every month Prizes Weekly Monthly 1 winner @ $25 1 winner @ $50 4 winners @ $20 2 winners @ $25 Monthly Bonus Prizes $100 in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November $500 in March, June and December If you are not currently a member why not think about purchasing a ticket! Winning checks will be mailed within the next 10 days Name Phone Address City, State, Zip E-mail address I would like numbers at $30 each. $ enclosed Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan s Booster Club and return to the Rectory.
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 11596 *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. REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Information Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Class Schedule Saturday: 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 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:
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: E-mail: 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.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK? 16 YEARS OR OLDER MUST BE BACKGROUND CHECKED. A ministry includes Catechists, CYO Coaches, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training Schedule and Register Online at www.drvc.org. Classes are offered by several parishes throughout the diocese. 2015 2016 REGISTRATION The regular registration period for the upcoming school year IS NOW CLOSED. Further registration applications will be accepted as Late Registrations. Students with Late Registrations will be placed into classes on a space available basis. Parents registering a child for the first time in our program should contact the Religious Education Office (516) 746-6585 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 teachers, substitute teachers, classroom aides, hall monitors, traffic control aides, etc for the 2015 2016 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. 2015 through early May 2016. For an application or further information, please call (516) 746-6585 x9404. We are in particular need of teachers for the following: Mondays @ 4:00 pm - Grade 4 Tuesdays @ 4:00 pm - Grade 2 Tuesdays @ 5:30 pm Grade 1 & Grade 6 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) 746-6584 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 4:30PM 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) 746-6585 x9406 or esmith@staidanparish.org. SUMMER HOURS: The Religious Education Office will be open during the summer. Please note the changes in our summer schedule. Mondays through Thursdays 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Fridays and other times by appointment
KNIGHTS CORNER POPE COMMENDS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS In a letter of papal greeting to the Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention that was recently held (August 4 th 6 th ) in Philadelphia, Pope Francis recognized the Knights for its assistance for Middle Eastern Christians, for its Charity, and for its Public witness on Marriage and Religious Liberty. The letter voiced the Holy Father s appreciation for the outstanding charitable, educational, and spiritual activities with which the Knights of Columbus contribute to the Church s mission and to the pope s own ministry as the Successor of Peter. 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) 746-8643. 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 during the Weekend of 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. If you would like to donate fresh vegetables from your garden this summer that would be wonderful! ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED: mayonnaise, vinegar, oil and detergent 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, August 24 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) 746-6585 x9410. JOHN MCALLISTER MEMORIAL MEN S PRAYER GROUP will be meeting in the Finamore Center in the Fall every Thursday at 9:45 AM following the 9:00 AM Mass. All men are welcome to gather together for prayer and friendship. Please join us on September 10 th. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY: A Bereavement Group for people whose loved one has died (parent, spouse, sibling or friend) will be held in the Peter & Paul Room of the Finamore Parish Center by trained Bereavement Facilitators. There will be meetings held on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings in the Fall. Please consult the bulletin for more information. If you would like to be a part of this group, please call the parish social ministry office at: (516) 746-6585 x9408. PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry will be open Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).
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) 594-9036. All volunteers 16 and over must be background checked and all volunteers 18 and over must attend the Virtus class. ADVANCED PRACTICE SEMINARS-The 2nd Annual Invitational Open Golf Tournament Luncheon and Dinner will be held on September 28th at the Village Club of Sands Point. The outing will benefit our veterans through the American Legion Post 694 and the Wounded Warrior Project. There will be brunch, dinner and great entertainers performing during the dinner awards. The entertainment will consist of two of the finest tenors, Andy Cooney and Daniel Rodriguez. For information and brochure please call Dr. Dan Pompa at (516) 287-0917 or visit the website at www.infoaps4dds.org. HISTORIC 2015 NATIONAL 54 DAY ROSARY NOVENA-August 15th-October 7th-Join hundreds of thousands of people of all ages in prayer across America. A message of hope in response to the spiritual crisis in our culture and nation. Pray the rosary for 54 straight days for the Novena intentions, 27 days in petition from August 15th through September 10th, 27 days in thanksgiving from September 11th-October 7th. Pray the rosary individually or as a family in your home or as part of your parish community. Primary novena intention For the Family & Marriage including peace, human life and religious freedom. For information go to the website at www.54days.org. OUR LADY OF MERCY, 500 South Oyster Bay Road, Hicksville, NY- Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose with Matthew Kelly and Special Musical Guest Eliot Morris. Are you thriving or just surviving? Are you ready for more energy? A deeper sense of purpose? More joy? A clearer understanding of God s plan for your life? Join us for one of our Passion & Purpose events on Saturday, September 26th from 9:00 AM- 1:30 PM. Tickets: $39-includes all retreat materials. For information or to purchase your tickets please call (859) 980-7900 or go to www.dynamiccatholic.com/hicksville. HOLY TRINIY ORTHODOX CHURCH-The Faith, Food & Fellowship Festival will be held on Saturday, September 5th from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (rain or shine). Free admission. Delicious Greek & Slavic foods, live Slavic music by Barynya performing 12:00-3:00 PM. Big bouncy castles and kids games, Chinese Auction with dozens of great baskets, merchandize vendors, 50/50 raffle, church tours, prayer services during the day and religious items. For information please call (516) 483-3649 or email info@htocem.org. FATIMA PRAYER CELL FOR WORLD PEACE-presents Rosary Rally with the Holy Shroud August 31st at 7:00 PM, St. Brigid s Parish, 50 Post Avenue, Westbury. A one- of-a kind special scriptural Rosary. The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with the Holy Shroud. The passion of Jesus according to His burial shroud. For information please call Garol Spear (516) 414-7610. OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL-Vendors wanted for the Annual Christmas Holiday Fair which will be held on November 23rd from 1:00-9:00 PM in the school auditorium. For information please call Maria Barretti at (516) 933-3743 or Alison Cesare (516) 804-4709.