Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 www.staidanparish.org 516-746-6055 (Fax) 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. Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 17, 2013, 2013 I place my hope in God The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106 Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558 Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557 Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext. 9562 Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412 Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130 E-mail address drago@staidanparish.org St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401 Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext. 9406 Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408 Mrs. 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, Brendan Hickey, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson Buildings & Grounds Department ext. 9122 Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101 Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment. Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish. Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext. 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.
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2013 Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin 1 Mc 1: 10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Lk 18: 35-43 6:30 AM Anthony Piccirilli 9:00 AM John Laughlin 12:15 PM Emily & Nick Rodgers 5:30 PM Kathleen Patricia Mandell (Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 Weekday 2 Mc 6: 18-31; Lk 19: 1-10 6:30 AM Mary Jayne Walsh 9:00 AM Lcv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of Clinton & Tinghitella Family 12:15 PM Josephine Anna Finney 5:30 PM Peggy Duffy WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2013 Weekday 2 Mc 7: 1, 20-31; Lk 19: 11-28 6:30 AM Patrick Mc Elhennon 9:00 AM Thomas Sullivan 12:15 PM Margaret Leniston 5:30 PM Betsy Ehrbar THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 Mc 2: 15-29; Lk 19: 41-44 6:30 AM Juliana T. Tesalona (1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Mary O Connor (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Donna Rittler 5:30 PM John Loughlin (Birthday Rem.) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013 St. Cecilia, Virgin/Martyr 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; Lk 19: 45-48 6:30 AM Gabriel Coletti 9:00 AM James J. Gallagher (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Patricia Heiman 4:00 PM Lauren Raad/Michael Cucuzzo Nuptial Ceremony 5:30 PM Evelyn Reardon SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 St. Clement I, Pope/Martyr; St. Columban, Abbot; Blessed Miguel Agustin, Pro Priest/Martyr 1 Mc 6: 1-13; Lk 20: 27-40 9:00 AM Thomas Meckattil 12:30-1:30 PM Confessions 3:00 PM Patricia Mc Mahon/Kevin Daly Nuptial Mass 5:00 PM Anne Eckhoff Isidore Irace (Birthday Rem.) Russell Ciolli (2nd Anniversary Rem.) Michael J. Soviero (1st Anniversary Rem.) Richard P. Brassel 7:30 PM Maria Ester Oliveira & Antonio Martins MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe 2 Sm 5: 1-3; Col 1: 12-20; Lk 23: 35-43 7:30 AM Robert James Lovdahl (35th Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 10:30 AM Eileen De Mola 12:00 PM Suzanne McMahon (8th Anniversary Rem.) Edward Cavalleri Calogero Villa (8th Anniversary Rem.) Loretta Mac Dermott (1st Anniversary Rem.) Robert Kolsch 5:00 PM Loughlin, Fitzpatrick and McManus Families ANOINTING OF THE SICK AFTER THE 12:00 PM MASS BANNS OF MARRIAGE SECOND WEEK Maja Ferrara, St. Aidan Frank Chiusa, St. Aidan Kelly Connelly, St. Aidan Sean La Vista, Flushing, NY THIRD WEEK Laura Raad, St. Aidan Michael Cucuzzo, St. Aidan Patricia Mc Mahon, St. Aidan Kevin Daly, St. Aidan FLOWER MEMORIAL 75th Birthday Remembrance JIM GALLAGHER Requested by Maura & Ginny Gallagher (St. Joseph s Shrine) BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of MARIA CERRONE Requested by Robert, Zulma & Lisa
November 17, 2013 HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN Last October we had a beautiful celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation here. Bishop Nelson Perez presided and spoke in a very significant way to those who were about to be confirmed and their parents. He told the students among other things that in a certain sense they could be defined by their friends. As the bishop spoke I could hear Sister Bonita (my sixth grade teacher) say: Tell me who your friends are and I ll tell you who you are. She understood very well that the caliber of your friends is pretty much the same as yours. This was all underlined in a similar maxim: Birds of a feather flock together. At the conclusion of the ceremony he told the parents of the very serious obligation they had to make sure that their children assist at Mass on Sundays and holydays of obligation. He didn t mince words but spoke with understanding, compassion and the heart of a father. He was vitally concerned (as I am) that our newly confirmed young men and women be grounded on the Mass and the reception of the Holy Eucharist. These are defining marks of the practice of the Catholic faith. Without them you have very little. Recently a pastor in our Diocese was thinking a lot about this and conducted an informal survey on his own. He made what seems to me to be a remarkable discovery. In his Suffolk County parish about 3% of those who received the Sacrament of Confirmation come back to Sunday Mass. For them, Confirmation is a kind of graduation from Religious Education and from regular church attendance. Often enough, sports is blamed as the culprit. The argument is made that the kids are so involved in athletics that there is no time for Mass. I don t blame sports at all in most Catholic churches there are so many Masses day and night that one can readily attend Mass if he or she really wants to. It all comes down to the essential question of faith. Last Sunday Deacon Joe Scolaro gave an excellent sermon in which he talked about the English Martyrs and how they went to mass at the risk of their lives. These people really believed that attending Mass was actually being present at Calvary and that they truly received the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. They harbored no doubts or uncertainties. Their faith was a vibrant reality in their lives that colored and influenced all their decisions. In the end they proved their love for Jesus and the Catholic Church by giving up their lives. They completely understood that Jesus Himself had founded the Catholic Church. Moreover, they did not allow the corruption of culture and the collapse of morality all around them to influence their decisions about this life and eternal life. All around us religious values are falling apart. Our religious liberty is threatened and every day what once was thought absolutely immoral is canonized by our society as the new normal. Even many Catholics who were confirmed with the
chrism of salvation and have eaten the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ worry little about eternal life and judgment. They have come to the sad conclusion that you can live as you wish and be undisturbed by the practice of the faith. If they still believe in God, they imagine that the road to salvation is an easy street and that almost everybody rolls into heaven no questions asked. Of course, Jesus said just the contrary: Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. (Matt 7: 13-14) The Heart of God is one of limitless mercy and unending compassion. Pope Francis makes that wonderful point almost on a daily basis. He never ceases to speak of the kindness and generosity of God. There is never any need for discouragement, but there is a need for the realistic appraisal of spiritual realities and the willingness to give ourselves to the Will of the Father Who loves us so much. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION 11/11/12 $27,177 11/10/13 $26,774 (-1.40%) PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY COLLECTION 11/11/12 $ 7,702 11/10/13 $ 6,910 (-10.2%) This weekend s second collection is for the Philippines. Next weekend s second collection is for The Campaign for Human Development and Home Missions. Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish! SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE PHILIPPINES Bishop Murphy is asking to continue our prayers at all Masses this weekend for the people of the Philippines and all those affected by Typhoon Haiyan. We are also united in prayer with our brothers and sisters in the diocese who area waiting word from their families and loved ones form the devastated areas. Bishop Murphy has authorized a special collection to be taken at the Masses this weekend, November 16th/17th, to assist those who are suffering the effects of the typhoon. To allow for timely assistance Bishop Murphy has sent an advance of $50,000 immediately to the Church in the Philippines for relief work.
SISTERS OF CHARITY-HALIFAX Last Sunday afternoon I had the pleasure of attending a luncheon given by the Sisters of Charity-Halifax at the Milleridge Inn. This is an annual event at which the Congregation honors various people who exemplify the ideals of the Sisters. This year Father Daniel Murphy, the pastor of St. Saviour s in Park Slope, Brooklyn and Pat Oettinger, a longtime collaborator of the Sisters and Sister Mary Beth Moore, a member of the Congregation, were honored. It was inspiring to hear their works of charity and service and to understand all they had done and are doing for the Church. A good number of St. Aidan s people were there but none was prouder and happier than John Moore, Sister Mary Beth s father. We as a parish are very much in debt to the Sisters of Charity. Over and over again our people tell me how they attended St. Aidan s School and many of these were students of the Sisters and the Franciscan Brothers. These Sisters and Brothers did more than we could ever repay. Father Murphy put it so well when he said that if he lived to be 100, he would never be able to thank the Sisters adequately. He was so right. Incidentally, Sister Mary Beth Moore was a past President of the Sisters of Charity-Halifax no small achievement! 2013 ADVENT We have 3 Advent Candles for memorialization. Advent Candle @ $200.00 Each Amount Enclosed $ Inscription If you would like to donate a candle please complete this form and send to the Rectory office with payment as soon as possible. Please make all checks payable to: Church of Saint Aidan. For information please call (516) 746-6585 x9101. Name Telephone # Email All donations will be published in the Bulletin. Yes No Please indicate if you would like your name to appear in the bulletin with your donation. Amount Enclosed $ Cash Check #
HOPE OF THE GENERATION UGANDA (HOGU) Due to the devastation in the Philippines, Erin Lawless and Hope of the Generation Uganda (HOGU) will be rescheduling their collection for donations until the new year. The need and the work in Uganda continues. If you would like to send a donation for HOGU before the end of this year, donations can be mailed to 84 Dartmouth St. Williston Park, NY 11596 or you can donate on their website at www.hogu.org. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the typhoon. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION TO MARK THE END OF THE YEAR OF FAITH Adoration will be held in our parish Sunday, November 24th from 6:00 8:00 PM Monday, November 25th from 1:00-5:30 PM Tuesday, November 26th from 1:00-5:30 PM Wednesday, November 27th from 7:00-9:00 AM and conclude with Benediction just before the 9:00 AM Mass. THE CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOME MISSIONS Next week, November 23rd/24th, we will take up the Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development which includes Home Missions (CCHD). CCHD was founded 40 years ago by the bishops of the United States when they realized that the lives of those in need would not improve until the systems and policies that keep people in poverty were changed. For 40 years, CCHD has funded community groups that seek justice and create lasting change. Fight poverty in America. Defend human dignity. Give to the CCHD Collection. SHOE DRIVE Girl Scout troop #1047 shoe drive- your help is needed. Please bring your new or gently worn shoes Sunday, November 17th, after the 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM Masses. The girls will be out front, Willis avenue entrance, to take your contributions of children s, women s, and men's shoes for the "Shoes for all" organization. Please check your closets for shoes you haven't worn in a long while, bring children's shoes that they won't fit in again, and shoes that adults can use on interviews for work. All types of footwear needed: dress, sandals, sneakers, casual.
All are invited to join us for a Special Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of our Father Mario Borg receiving the honor of the title Monsignor from the Bishop of Gozo, Bishop Mario Grech. We will celebrate a Special Mass in his honor, on December 1, 2013 at the 12:00 noon Mass Parish reception will be held immediately following Mass in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Please join us for this special day honoring Monsignor Mario. ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Please attend our Corporate Mass for deceased Rosarians Dorothy Scharbach and Marge Meade on Sunday, December 1st at 9:00 AM. We will assemble at 8:45 AM in the St. Francis Garden weather permitting. All are welcome. CHRISTMAS PARTY MEMBERS ONLY Our Christmas party will be held Monday December 2nd at 6:45 PM. (Doors open at 6:30 PM.) Please call Pat Mars at (516) 742-1823 before November 23 rd for tickets. $10.00 for a Buffet dinner & party. Christmas Ornament Grab Bag (optional). If you would like to participate, please bring a brand new gift-wrapped ornament, $5.00 limit. Our Chairperson Rae Caramanica has planned a wonderful evening. SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY St. Aidan Parish will hold the annual New Year s Eve Party on Tuesday, December 31st in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. More information and reservations will be available shortly. PLEASE PRAY SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Peter F. Brala, Christine Lucivero, Geoffrey Hamilton, Jenny Malewicz, Louis Malewicz, Marianne Cusmano, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Theresa Pereira, Anthony Witt, Dolores Donato, Nina Tricarico, Stacy Test, Adele Lamere, Robert Koster, Jr., Owen Hogan DECEASED: Joan Kunze, Dorothy Ann Clossick Moran, Elsie Johnson, Armando Coutinho and for all those who nave died serving our country.
2013 CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS The following is a listing of the items that will be available for the 2013 Christmas seasons. Please check the item(s) you would like to donate. Reason for donation (Ex. In Memory of, Family Name, Christmas Greetings, etc.). 2 Large Altar Trees @ $350.00 Each $ Inscription 10 Column Wreaths @ $75.00 Each $ Inscription 1 Large Wreath-Outside of Church Center Door $ @ $250.00 Inscription 1 Large Wreath Left Front Outside Door @ $250.00 $ Inscription 1 Large Wreath Right Front Outside Door @ $250.00 $ Inscription 4 Choir Loft Wreaths @ $75.00 Each $ Inscription Evergreen Roping for Church Entrances and Choir Loft @ $200.00 $ Inscription If you would like to donate an item please complete this form and send to the Rectory office with payment as soon as possible. Please make all checks payable to: Church of Saint Aidan. For information please call (516) 746-6585 x9101. Name Telephone # All donations will be published in the Bulletin. Yes No Please indicate if you would like your name to appear in the bulletin with your donation. Amount Enclosed $ Cash Check #
2013 CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS (continued) 2 Large Wreaths in Vestibule of Church @ $200.00 each $ Inscription 2 Large Wreaths in Back of Church @$200.00 each $ Inscription 1 Large Wreath Front of Gymnasium @ $200.00 $ Inscription 1 Large Wreath Front of Finamore Parish Center @ $200.00 $ Inscription 1 Large Wreath Lower School @ $200.00 $ Inscription 1 Large Wreath Upper School @ $200.00 $ Inscription Tree Lights on Finamore Parish Center Tree @ $300.00 $ Inscription Front of Rectory (includes lights on trees, wreaths on doors, white branches and lights in front of Our Lady of Fatima) @ $500.00 $ Inscription If you would like to donate an item please complete this form and send to the Rectory office with payment as soon as possible. Please make all checks payable to: Church of Saint Aidan. For information please call (516) 746-6585 x9101. Name Telephone # All donations will be published in the Bulletin. Yes No Please indicate if you would like your name to appear in the bulletin with your donation. Amount Enclosed $ Cash Check #
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART REQUIEM MASS IN D-MINOR FOR CHOIR, SOLOISTS AND ORCHESTRA INVITATION TO CELEBRATE THE MEMORY OF LOVED ONES WITH THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC BY MOZART Sunday, November 17, 2013 @ 3:00 PM ST. AIDAN CHURCH HOLD THE DATE FOR THE 2014 BETHANY RETREAT Mark your calendars for our 2014 Bethany which will be held March 28th & 29th. Registration will open in February, please watch the bulletin for details.
After the 5:00 and 7:30 PM Masses and after the 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM and 12:00 Masses
Williston Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Doors Open 7:00 PM Service Begins 7:30 PM Community Church of East Williston (East Williston Avenue-corner of High Street) St. Aidan s Youth Rock Band Villages of East Williston and Williston Park Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Clergy from the Church of St. Aidan, LI Taiwanese Church, Church of South India, Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Community Church of East Williston OFFERINGS Please bring non-perishable foods for the Long Island Council of Churches Pantry in Free port. Cash and checks (made payable to Long Island Council Churches) will go to LICC for relief to our neighbors who are suffering. CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN THANKSGIVING MASS There will be a special Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday, November 28th at 9:30 AM. VOLUNTEERS TO DISTRIBUTE BREAD AFTER MASS ARE NEEDED. PLEASE CALL THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE TO VOLUN- TEER AT (516) 746-6585 x9408. There will be no 6:30 AM Mass on Friday, November 29th. There will be the usual 9:00 AM, 12:15 and 5:30 PM Masses. The church will open at 8:00 AM that day.
6TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT CASTING CALL FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT We are currently in the process of gathering names and phone numbers of any children (and parent/adult volunteers) who wish to take part in our 6th Annual Christmas Pageant! All those interested should contact John and Carol Hayes at: jocar1968@verizon.net or leave your name and phone number at the Rectory office, or just show up at the following rehearsals. Rehearsals are held on the following dates: Tuesdays: November 19th and 26th from 4:00 5:15 PM (Kirwin Hall). December 3rd and December 10th from 4:00 5:00 PM (church). Performance: Sunday, December 15th at 6:45PM (church)
CUB PACK #221 Cub Pack #221 will be selling popcorn after the 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday, November 23rd and after the 7:30, 9:00 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM Masses on Sunday, November 24th. Popcorn is a healthy snack! Please stop by and support our young scouts in their fundraising efforts. UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY PRAYER GROUP Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, November 29th at 7:30 PM in St. Aidan School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Veneration of Padre Pio s Glove. Music: Ria Music Ministries Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information call Tecky (516) 655-9755. PEANUT BUTTER GANG Thank you everyone who volunteered to make peanut butter sandwiches last Saturday. We made about 1,520 sandwiches. The Gang meets on the second Saturday of every month. Join us if you can. ST. AIDAN S BASKETBALL CLINIC St. Aidan Basketball Clinic for 1st and 2nd Grade Boys and Girls. Registration will be held from now till January 5, 2014. Please go to: www.staidanscyo.org for more information and to register. St. Aidan s Basketball clinic is looking for coaches to help with basketball clinic for boys and girls grade 1 and 2 starting January 18th and running eight straight Saturdays. Please contact Peter Best Psbbest@hotmail.com. SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY AND DANCE The Annual Spirituality for Singles Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 8:30PM to 12 midnight in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Hot Buffet, free wine & beverages, dessert, DJ and dancing all evening. All singles ages 28+ are welcome. Cost: $25.00 per person. For information please call (516) 561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com
SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. $30 Annual Membership runs September 2013 - August 2014 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 October Winners $20 Winners Mildred Clinton Frank & Mary Jo Love Rosalie Lasorsa Jim & Bernadette Harrison Mary Robesch Maryann Gering Mary Kate Falco Charlotte Lang Patricia Nielsen Eleanor Giovanniello Rosalia Gioia Mrs. & Mrs. Michael D Angelo Mary A. Price Karen & Bill Wiley Sara Smith Helen Ogden $25 Winners Eileen Lusardi Grace Klvana Barbara R. Filazzola John P. Malley James Heiman, Sr. Nance Cosgrave $50 Winner: Jim & Bernadette Gallagher $100 Winner: Dianne Karl 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.
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION Catholics for Freedom of Religion thank all who supported the Rally at Mercy Medical Center and standing up for religious freedom. Please join us for the following upcoming events: On Saturday, November 23 rd Kelly Shackelford, Esq., president and CEO of Liberty Institute and a defender of religious freedom will speak at St. John the Baptist High School, West Islip, N.Y. *Presentation will begin at 10:00 AM ending at 11:30 AM. Mr. Shackelford will speak about our rights and the current attacks on religious freedom. For more information call: (631) 896-8331. The next meeting for St. Aidan Catholics for Freedom of Religion is scheduled for Monday, November 25 th at 7:30 PM in Kirwin Hall. We will be praying the Rosary asking for guidance from the Holy Spirit and Our Lady as we seek to achieve our mission to educate and advocate for our 1 st amendment rights. Please join us. Refreshments will be served. Remember the HHS mandate to affect us on January 1, 2014. Pray and contact your representatives to appeal this mandate and enact legislation to protect our religious freedom..cardinal Timothy Dolan has said, If we give in now, they will not leave us alone. THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) Religious Liberty The Knights of Columbus promotes a robust vision of religious liberty that embraces religion s proper role in both its public and private dimensions. As both Catholics and Americans, we celebrate the essential relationship shared between religion and liberty, a relationship which has uniquely defined our country s identity and has fostered our country s development. Every major achievement that has taken place within the American enterprise the American Revolution; the abolition of slavery; the civil rights movement; reform in education; labor and women s rights has been at the urging of religious people seeking a more just and humane society. In this light, the Knights of Columbus recognizes religious liberty as an indispensable condition for authentic human development. Watch Sporting Events The Knights of Columbus Lounge (186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola -lower level) is open Monday Friday evening at 7:30 PM and Sunday afternoons during football season, and has large flat screen TVs for your watching pleasure and reasonably priced beverages. Are You Ready to Join? Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves both St Aidan and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights is open to all Catholic Men at least 18 years of age. For information call (516) 746-8643 or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education office (516) 746-6585 x9401. Hall Rental Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516) 746-8643. Memorial Mass - Corpus Christi Council will hold its annual Mass in memory of all deceased members on Thursday, November 21st at 8:00 PM in our Council Hall, 188 Jericho Tpke., Mineola.
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL We are almost there! $173, 000 Why Contribute? St. Aidan Parish receives a return on the money collected Money is used to support Religious Programs Religious Education Social Ministry (Food Pantry etc.) Donations are tax deductible GOAL: $173,000 Pledges: $144,213 # of Gifts 625 Amount Needed: $ 28,787 PARISH: PLEDGE: $ NAME : DOWN PAYMENT: $ ADDRESS: BALANCE: $ Please mail this form and checks made payable to: PHONE: Catholic Ministries Appeal PO Box 4000 DONOR SIGNATURE: Rockville Centre, NY 11571-4000 REMEMBERING OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as we continue to pray for world peace.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA This week we have arrived at the end of the Year of Faith. It went by so quickly, started last October 2012 and officially ends on November 24th, the Solemnity of Christ the King. The goal of the Year of Faith was, and is, to reawaken the faith in Catholics, so we can be better witnesses to the love of Christ and His Church in our homes, workplaces and communities as Cardinal Wuerl announced last year. He also told us With hearts transformed by Christ and His Gospel, we can change our own lives, and change the world. As the Year of Faith draws to a close, the imperative of renewing and deepening our faith remain. One way to do that is to take steps to partake more often in the Sacraments, recitation of the Holy Rosary, prayers to Our Lady, the Angelus, regular attendance at Mass if possible during the week. In attending Mass we declare ourselves one body in Christ. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the Eucharist is the center of the church s life and is directed toward the intimate union of the faithful with Christ. Our Pope Francis reminds us that because of a rapidly enveloping secularism people don t hear the truth and joy of our beliefs, he stresses the need for us to embrace and learn our faith, fortified by the sacraments and daily prayer we can take up the work of the New Evangelization and share our knowledge with others. He call us to go out and bring Christ s love to those in need and become active in our Parishes. The Pope tells us.lets us ask ourselves what steps we are taking to ensure that faith governs the whole of our existence.i am making this suggestion to you: Let us invoke the Holy Spirit every day, in this way the Holy Spirit will bring us close to Jesus Christ. We have in the kiosks two talks that are very inspirational, Pray Like a Saint by Matthew Leonard, who defines and discusses the three stages of prayer. Prayer is the path to God and Matthew lays out practical steps to achieve union with God, even in the midst of our busy world. Power in Prayer by Sister Mary Gabriel, Novice Director for the Sisters of Life. Sister encourages all of us to rededicate ourselves to growing in relationship with Christ through a life of joyful prayer. Once more I ask you to see the wonderful CDs we have in our kiosks and take as many as you can afford, listen and then give them away! God will shower blessings to all of you that advance His work of Salvation. Toti Conforti SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER The Catholic Church dedicates this month to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Those faithful Christians who have died and gone before us but who still must atone for their sins. The time they spend in Purgatory cleanses them so that they may enter Heaven free from all effects of sin. Praying for the dead, especially those close to us, is an act of charity. Our prayers and sacrifices can be offered up to relieve their suffering. The holy souls are eager for the prayers of the faithful, St. Padre Pio tells us, we must empty Purgatory!! Masses for the deceased shorten their time in purgatory. While we know that the pains of purgatory will end and they would enter in Heaven, charity requires us to pray not only for our loved ones but for those souls who does not have someone to remember them. Share your reactions and feedback at pastoralcouncil@staidanparish.org or call (516) 746-6585 x9592. St. Aidan s Pastoral Council tries to be responsive to the needs of our parish.
St. Aidan School Casino Night Saturday, November 23, 2013 7:00 11:00 PM Monsignor Kirwin Hall $50.00 Includes: Light Appetizers, Soda, Water, Unlimited Beer and Wine And Chips for Play Evening to Include: Professional Tables of Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and Poker Cash Prizes for 50/50 Raffle Trade Chips in for chances at fabulous prizes Opportunity to purchase additional gambling chips throughout the evening. If you have any questions, please contact: Jen Wing Email: fwing@optonline.net Phone: (516) 287-4677 Mary Wood Email: rwood224@aol.com Phone: (516) 873-0501 MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND Please complete the form below and return it to the Rectory or School (Attn: CASINO NIGHT RESERVATIONS) with a check payable to PACE. Spots are limited, please make your reservation today. Name: Phone Number: Number of People Attending: At $50 per person Total Amount Enclosed:
Join Us for an Evening of Magic! Featuring the hit songs of the holidays With Performances by New York City Entertainers And Special Guests: Students and Alumni from St. Aidan School St. Aidan Angel Choir St. Aidan Women s Ensemble Saturday, December 7, 2013 Monsignor Kirwin Hall Doors open at 6:30 PM ~ Show begins at 7 PM Tickets: $20 Adult $5 Child (enjoy light refreshments and dessert) Tickets on sale after all the Masses beginning November 10 th Proceeds to benefit St. Aidan School /PACE Bring an unwrapped toy for those less fortunate and you will be entered in a special raffle! Questions: Contact Co-chairs Jen Murphy (516) 581-1170 or Kelly Duggan (516) 446-2521 Tickets will be available at the door. Assigned seating limited Name: Phone ( ) Number of Adult Tickets Number of Children Total Enclosed Please return form to: Jen Murphy 12 Foxcroft Rd. Albertson, NY 11507 I can not attend but would like to donate (Please make all checks payable to PACE)
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Love caritas is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force that has its origin in God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, 2009. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SO- CIAL MINISTRY OFFICE! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE ITEMS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE! FOOD PANTRY: We are trying something new with our food pantry! Each week we will highlight one or two items that the pantry is either very low or out of since many people have inquired as to what is needed. THE ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK ARE: turkey gravy and stuffing! We are also in need of metro cards which we use for our families throughout the year. Thanksgiving: We are collecting turkeys and trimmings for our families for Thanksgiving. Please bring your Thanksgiving donations to the parish social ministry office. SHARING OUR TREASURES: Sharing Our Treasures has become a wonderful charitable tradition here at Saint Aidan s. We begin this program to coincide with the Feast of Christ the King. This feast reminds us that Christ has blessed us with many gifts and treasures and we wish to share our wealth with others less fortunate. This year there will be a Christmas Tree in the vestibule of the church for sharing our treasures. Each of the ornaments placed on the tree will have a request for a specific item. Please return the gifts and gift cards to the rectory or directly to our social ministry office. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY GIFTS IN CHURCH! There are many families, senior citizens and singles who are members of our own parish who have benefitted from the generosity of the many individuals who graciously provided gifts this year. In addition we provided gifts to our Covenant Parish - St. John the Baptist, New Ground, Veteran Groups, Nassau University Hospital Pediatrics and other parishes and charitable organizations. The tree will be decorated during the weekend of November 23 rd. Your love and kindness will make a big difference in the life of another. 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. At the Anointing Mass on Sunday, November 24 th, there will be members of the prayer shawl ministry giving out blessed prayer shawls. 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, November 25 th. If you or someone you know would like to have one of these shawls or blankets, please contact our office. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410. APARTMENT/ROOM We have several parishioners who need of a new place to live! If you know of or have an apartment or room to rent, can you please contact the parish social ministry office at: 746-6585, ext. 9408. The Parish Social Ministry Office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen
2014 Spring Season First Registration Thursday November 21st 6:30pm 9:00pm Saturday November 23rd 9:00am 1:00pm Sunday November 24th 9:00am 12:30pm Signups will be at the Williston Park Village Hall 2 nd floor meeting room. This is the initial registration for spring, 2014. Final registration will take place in late January, 2014. REQUIRED: (1) Original Certificate of Live Birth for all new players. If you played in the WPLL last year, your registration information is on file and will be available at registration time. We ask that when you come in, you update any changes and provide new uniform sizes as required. For new registrants, please download the player registration form from the league website and bring it with you to registration if possible. If you live within the Incorporated Village of Williston Park, you are eligible to play in the WPLL. Division Baseball Softball Fee Pre Tee Ball 05/01/08-04/30/09 Same as Baseball $55 Tee Ball 05/01/07-04/30/08 Same as Baseball $70 Farms 05/01/05-04/30/07 01/01/05-12/31/06 $115 Minors 05/01/03-04/30/05 01/01/02-12/31/04 $130 Majors 05/01/01-04/30/02 01/01/01-12/31/02 $130 Juniors 05/01/98-4/30/01 01/01/98-12/31/00 TBD Discount for families signing up three or more children. Any parents interested in coaching, or who have older children interested in being an umpire, please note this on your registration form or speak to one of the registration volunteers. For more information, visit our website: http://www.wpsports.org Neither this material nor the contents hereof are endorsed by or distributed under the auspice of the school authorities
Calling All Dancers! Saint Aidan Dance Academy is hosting tryouts for a Dance Team number to be performed in our Christmas Show on December 15, 2013. Tryouts are open to girls 7 th -12 th grade with dance experience in lyrical, jazz, or ballet. TRYOUT DATES: Monday, November 18 th from 6:30-7:00 and Monday, November 25 rd from 6:30-7:00. If chosen, practice will begin on Saturday, November 30 th from 1:30-3:00. There will only be a few practices before the show & they will all be held on Saturday afternoons. To tryout, please prepare a 30-second jazz or ballet/lyrical solo. Please bring your music! Girls interested should email Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com Hope to see you there!
November 20th The Junior Catholic Daughters will be at Build-A-Bear from 5:30-7:00 PM. Please bring $15 to make a bear to donate to Toys For Tots! These bears will allow less fortunate children to receive a gift at Christmastime. Any questions regarding UNICEF or Build-A-Bear please contact Diana Felicione at (516) 205-0817. November 17th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting December 8th 1:00-3:00 PM Parker Institute Holiday Cards 5:00-8:00 PM Eleanor Rigby s Christmas Party January 12th 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Finamore Parish Center Clothing & Coat Drive 12:30-1:30 PM Convent Meeting February 9th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting March 16th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting March 30th 9:00-10:00 AM Church Mass 12:00-3:00 PM Lucky Duck Mother/Daughter Brunch April 6th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Finamore Parish Center Birth Right/Mommas House Drive April 17th 1;00-3:00 PM Parker Institute Egg Dying 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting May 4th 9:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Francis Garden Bake & Plant Sale 12:30-2:00 PM Convent Meeting & Elections June 10th 7:00-8:00 PM Church Installation Mass 8:00-9:30 PM Kirwin Hall Meeting Annual dues are $15.00, $16.50 for new members. For information please call Adele Lamere at (631) 608-3104. November 17th Luigi s/chillin Night. Bring $10 for pizza and frozen yogurt. *Meet at Luigi s at 6:00 PM November 24th Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM December 8th Immaculate Conception Prayer Service in Youth Room & Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM December 22th Youth Group Christmas Party!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANY- ONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training schedule and register online for a class being offered by several local parishes at www.drvc.org. AIDES WANTED SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM We are in need of high school students to work as aides assisting catechists and children with special needs. We will provide training and guidance. To volunteer or to receive further information please contact Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs at (516) 746-6585 x9406. CONFIRMATION DVDs HAVE ARRIVED Videos were taken of the Confirmation ceremonies that were held on October 19 th. The DVDs from those ceremonies have arrived at the Religious Education office. If you ordered a video, it is available for pick-up in our office during normal office hours. Reminder for 1 st Grade Parents 1 st Grade Students enrolled in the Religious Education will be taking a tour of Saint Aidan Church this Monday and Tuesday (November 18 th and November 19 th ). The tours will be conducted starting at 4:00 PM both days. Students will take the tour on the day that they normally attend class; students who attend class on Mondays will take the November 18 th tour and students who attend class on Tuesday will take the November 19 th tour. All tours will be conducted at 4:00 PM; students who normally attend class from 5:30 6:30 PM will attend the tour at 4:00 PM. THERE WILL BE NO 1 st GRADE CLASSES CON- DUCTED ON EITHER NOVEMBER 18 th OR NOVEMBER 19 th. All 1 st Grade students should be dropped-off at, and picked-up from, the church. The tour will end at approximately 5:00 PM. SUBSTITUTES NEEDED! Just as in the case of any school, the Religious Education Program needs people available to serve as substitute teachers in our classes whenever regular teachers are unavailable. If you are willing and able to serve as a substitute, please contact our office (516) 746-6585 x9404. The following are the days, times and grade levels of our classes: Monday 4:00 5:00 pm & 5:30 6:30 pm - 1 st, 2 nd, 4 th & 5 th grades Monday 7:15 8:15 pm 7 th grade Tuesday 4:00 5:00 pm & 5:30 6:30 pm 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd &6 th grades Tuesday 7:15 8:15 pm 8 th grade Wednesday 4:00 5:00 pm & 5:30 6:30 pm 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, & 6 th grades Wednesday 7:15 8:15 pm 7 th & 8 th grades If you are able to serve as a substitute during any of the above time periods please consider becoming a volunteer. OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Monday to Friday.
Religion and Rock-Tune into Religion and Rock with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00-8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite Channel 117. You can visit us anytime to listen or download a show at www.religionandrock.com. or Religion & Rock on Tunes. For more information about our television shows go to www.telecaretv.org. or, for more information, please call (516) 538-8704. COAT COLLECTION-Keep the homeless warm this winter. Contribute a used winter coat or jacked to a soup kitchen that serves 100,000 meals a year. For information contact Tecky at (516) 655-9755. Please help these children and adults. ST. ALOYSIUS SOCIABLES-The Wednesday Monthly Luncheon will be held at 1:00 PM on December 11th at the Milleridge Inn, 585 North Broadway, Jericho. Cost: Price of your meal. Please call Ida (516) 482-1832 or John Hyland (516) 482-3795 for reservations. ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH, Great Neck, NY-The parish family of St. Aloysius Church invites you to join in it s Annual Charity Celebration on Sunday, December 1st from 5:30-9:30 PM at Leonard s of Great Neck. $65 per person includes dinner, dancing and open bar. Proceeds will help support parish charitable and ministerial programs. For information please call Gayle Yorizzo at (516) 487-0374. OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL, Hicksville, NY-A Christmas Holiday Fair will be held at 520 South Oyster Bay Road, Hicksville on Monday, November 25th from 1:00-9:00 PM in the school auditorium. Over 80 vendors will be on hand. Refreshments will be available throughout the day as well as homemade hot dinners and bakery items prepared by our school mothers. For information please call (516) 433-7040. HELP WANTED: Local convent in Rockville Centre is looking for per diem receptionist, up to 20 hours per week. Must be available day and weekend shifts. If interested please call (516) 823-3805 or fax resume to (516) 594-0412. Full-time Assistant Maintenance Plant Engineer needed for a small long term care facility in Queens. Must have at least two years experience and knowledge of various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Painting and carpentry experience a plus. Fax resume to (718) 464-4308 or email to qphumanresources@littlesistersofthepoor.org. WIDOWS, WIDOWERS, DIVORCED AND SINGLE CATHOLICS OF LONG ISLAND-New member orientation, non-denominational-all are welcome. Meeting Tuesday, November 26th at 8:00 PM. The meeting is held every fourth Tuesday of the month at St. Frances de Chantal Church, 1309 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh. Please bring proof of single status to join. Refreshments after meeting. For information please call Carol (516) 794-4933 or Eileen (516) 661-4353. MAGNIFICAT DINNER-Magnificat-A Ministry to Catholic Women-A dinner will be held December 5th at Cure of Ars Parish starting at 6:00 PM. Guest speaker Lorraine Gariboldi who started The Life Center. Lorraine will share her inspiring testimony. The cost is $40 per person. For more information call Angela Rizzo at (516) 763-1739.