Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 www.staidanparish.org Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 24, 2013 Glory and honor and praise to you, Son of David! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Thomas Tassone, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106 Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558 Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557 Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext. 9562 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 Mrs. Marie-Elaine Galenskas, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401 Mrs. Elaine Smith, Coordinator Special Needs ext. 9406 Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408 Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410 Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403 Pastoral Council - ext. 9592 Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey, Cathy Jansen, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente 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.
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013 Monday of Holy Week Is 42: 1-7; Jn 12: 1-11 6:30 AM Theodore Kertz 9:00 AM Edmund Cosgrove (Birthday Rem.) 10:00 AM Funeral-Anton Pramberger 12:15 PM John Laughlin 3:00-9:00 PM Confessions 5:30 PM Mary K. Meehan TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2013 Tuesday of Holy Week Is 49: 1-6; Jn 13: 21-33, 36-38 6:30 AM Jerry Antolos 9:00 AM Josephine Burretti 12:15 PM Grace Donnery 5:30 PM Inzerillo Family WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2013 Wednesday of Holy Week Is 50: 4-9a; Mt 26: 14-25 6:30 AM Maryann O Hara (20th Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Anne Eckhoff 12:15 PM Enrico Seno (1st Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Peggy Dunn THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013 Holy Thursday Ex 12: 1-8, 11-14; 1 Cor 11: 23-26; Jn 13: 1-15 8:30 AM Office of Readings & Morning Prayer 5:00-6:00 PM Confessions 7:30 PM The Priests-Mass of the Lord s Supper FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2013 Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord Is 52: 13 53: 12; Heb 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9; Jn 18: 1 19: 42 8:30 AM Office of Readings & Morning Prayer 3:00 PM Passion of the Lord 5:00-6:00 PM Confessions 7:30 PM Service Stations of the Cross w/veneration SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2013 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil: Gn 1: 1 2: 2 or 1: 1, 26-31a; Gn 22: 1-18 or 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ex 14: 15 15: 1; Is 54: 5-14; Is 55: 1-11; Bar 3: 9-15, 32 4: 4; Ez 36: 16-17a, 18-28; Rom 6: 3-11; Lk 24: 1-12 8:00 AM Office of Readings & Morning Prayer 12:00 PM Blessing of Food 12:30-3:00 PM Confessions 7:30 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2013 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Acts 10: 34a, 37-43; Col 3: 1-4 or 1 Cor 5: 6-8; Jn 20: 1-9 or Lk 24: 1-12; Lk 24: 13-35 7:30 AM George W. Molnar (18th Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM James J. Gallagher (6th Anniversary Rem.) MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK 10:30 AM (Church) Matthew James Oliveri (12th Anniversary Rem.) 10:30 AM (Hall) Philip Calvin Amico 12:00 PM (Church) Gerard Dillon Patrick Whalen (37th Anniversary Rem.) Carol & Vincent La Sala Portia Savino 12:00 PM (Hall) Evelyn & Joe Eichner 1:30 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of MARIA RIZZUTO 3rd Anniversary Remembrance Requested by Her Loving Husband & Children PLEASE NOTE There will be NO 6:30 AM Mass on Monday, April 1st (Easter Monday). The Masses for that day will be at 9:00 AM, 12:15 and 5:30 PM. BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Christina Lagomarsine, Corpus Christi, Mineola, NY Peter Colavita, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY SECOND WEEK Kristin Viola, St. Aidan Sean McDonough, Sacred Heart, Merrick, NY PASCHAL CANDLE The Paschal Candle has been donated In Loving Memory of EUGENE F. CLINTON Visit our website at www.staidanparish.org.
March 24, 2013 EVERY SINGLE SOLITARY LIGHT I really hope that I am successful with this letter. No, it is not an appeal for money or for the missions, and it is addressed to a special group of people people who have given up on confession. They simply don t go any more. For a combination of reasons they have decided that confession just doesn t do it for them. Some feel that they really don t do anything wrong and are just as good without confession and others are maybe a bit more realistic and concede that the reason they stay away is fear and embarrassment. There is something that they just don t feel comfortable confessing and they feel it s much better to just leave it that way. These people (many of them very good people) are haunted and paralyzed by the fear that the priest will criticize them, humiliate them, and in general make them feel bad. They are overwhelmed by dread it s worse than fear of going to the dentist! I felt the same way about a very minor operation I had twelve years ago. I did everything I could to put it off and finally the day of reckoning came. Fortunately the anesthesia was a spinal and I was awake during the whole thing and spent a good deal of time trying to find out what parish the anesthetist was in. He was somewhat cagey and when the whole thing was over he came to my room and told me he was not a Catholic. He said he didn t have the heart to tell me. As I was being wheeled down the hall after the operation, I thought what a dope I was and how tremendously easy it was. Over twenty years ago a fantastic catechetical film was made it was about fifteen minutes but it was wonderful. It went like this: A young man about 19 or so had a terrible fight with his father. They both said things they didn t mean and he left home in a fit of anger. After a while he was lonely and terribly homesick and wrote his father a letter asking him to take him back. He said that the sign the father was willing to forgive would be a lamp on in the living room. He said that if he came by on the bus and there was no light, he would just keep on going. The boy approaching his home was frozen with fear. He dreaded the possibility that his father would be a hardliner and not forgive. He was so anxious he couldn t even look as the bus rounded the corner the kindly bus driver said he would be on the watch to see if the light was on. Not only was that lamp on, every single solitary light in the house was on and the trees were festooned with lights. The father didn t want there to be any mistake.
That s exactly the way God is with us. He is always waiting with open arms and has all the lights in house on for each one of us. He is waiting for us to turn the corner and run into His Heart. That is the kind of God we believe in. Last Sunday in his first Angelus message the Holy Father, Pope Francis said it so beautifully: God never, ever gets tired of forgiving us. That says it all perfectly. This coming Monday is Reconciliation Monday in our Diocese, the Brooklyn Diocese and the Archdiocese of New York. In every parish church, confessions will be heard from 3:00 to 9:00 PM. Here at St. Aidan we ll even have confessions during the 5:30 PM Mass and I will be there the entire six hours and there will be other priests during confession time. Please, please come! The lights are on! In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald 2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others Church of St. Aidan 2013 Goal: $173,000 Pledged: $ 90,885 # of Gifts: 445 THE LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC HAS A GREAT WEBSITE! Now that the Long Island Catholic Magazine is underway, we are happy to announce the development of the Long Island Catholic website: www.licatholic.org. We encourage you to go to this vibrant and current source of information concerning ideas and events in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Bishop Murphy has a blog on this website and he welcomes interaction with you. Rick Hinshaw, George Weigel, Father Bob Lauder, and Msgr. Jim McNamara are regular columnists. There is news not only about current events in our Diocese but also news about our Holy Father and the Vatican. All it takes is a click of a button at www.licatholic.org Why not add it to your favorites?
2013 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION- CONFESSIONS Monday, March 25 th from 3:00-9:00 PM Holy Thursday, March 28 th from 5:00-6:00 PM Good Friday, March 29 th from5:00-6:00 PM Holy Saturday, March 30 th from12:30-3:00 PM Additional time for Reconciliation will be announced in the weekly bulletin. PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY SATURDAY, MARCH 23 RD 5:00 PM - Vigil Mass Saturday Solemn Blessing of Palms & Procession in St. Anthony s Garden (outside doors of Mary s Transept) 7:30 PM - Vigil Mass PALM SUNDAY MARCH 24 TH Masses 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon and 5:00 PM (Rock Mass) HOLY THURSDAY MARCH 28 TH Office of Readings & Morning Prayer- 8:30AM Solemn Mass of the Lord s Supper and Procession - 7:30 PM Adoration at the Repository - 9:30 PM to 11:45 PM Night Prayer - 11:45 PM GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 29 TH Office of Readings & Morning Prayer - 8:30 AM Solemn Liturgy of the Passion and Death of our Lord - 3:00 PM Stations of the Cross with Veneration - 7:30 PM HOLY SATURDAY MARCH 30 TH Office of Readings - 8:30 AM Morning Prayer - 9:00 AM Blessing of Food - 12:00 Noon Solemn Easter Vigil Mass - 7:30 PM EASTER SUNDAY MARCH 31 ST Masses 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM *10:30 AM (church & Kirwin Hall) *12:00 Noon (church & Kirwin Hall) and 1:30 PM No 5:00 PM Mass on Easter Sunday
SCHOOL STATIONS OF THE CROSS The entire parish is invited to attend a special Stations of the Cross that will take place on Wednesday, March 27th at 1:00 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. This is a very moving reenactment of the Stations of the Cross presented by the 4th grade classes. The 4th graders have been presenting this very touching service for many years and would like to share it with the parish community. GYMNASIUM CLOSED Please be advised that the Gymnasium will be closed for all activities from Wednesday, March 27th-Monday, April 1st. WHY HAVE THEY COVERED THE CRUCIFIX AND STATUES OF JOSEPH AND MARY? You have probably noticed that the crucifix and the statues of Mary, Joseph and St.Theresa are covered in purple cloth. This is an ancient custom and was never abolished or discontinued in the rubrics or liturgical rules of the Catholic Church. Monsignor McDonald has decided to reinstate this ancient and praiseworthy custom. Until recent times it was customary to veil prominent statues and crucifixes in the church with a purple cloth as a sign of sadness and mourning. In some churches, beginning around the year 900, one large cloth was hung between the people and the altar from the beginning of Lent. This was done to hide the heavenly glory depicted by statues of saints and crosses with a figure of the triumphant Christ. This custom came to symbolize the exclusion of all sinners from the altar just as public sinners were excluded. Since the 1600 s, this veiling was limited to Passiontide, beginning on the fifth Sunday of Lent, originally called Passions Sunday. On that Sunday, the final words of the gospel were At that they picked up rocks to throw at Jesus, but he hid himself and slipped out of the temple precincts. (John 8: 59). Taken from Catholic Customs and Traditions, by Greg Dues. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED Volunteers are needed to help decorate the church for Easter on Holy Saturday, March 30th immediately following the 9:00 AM Morning Prayer (provided there is no funeral service.) No experience necessary. All parishioners are welcome to come and help make our church look beautiful. AN EASTER TRADITION The Blessing of Foods for the Easter Table We invite you and your family to take part in a very old custom of blessing the foods to be eaten at your Easter table. These would be blessed by the parish priest as a reminder of the new life that we have in the Risen Christ. This traditional blessing of Easter baskets will take place in our parish on Holy Saturday, March 30th promptly at 12:00 PM. Please come to the church with your basket of holiday goodies! Wielkie Post!
Divine Mercy Sunday April 7, 2013 3:00 PM Church of St. Aidan Williston Park, NY We will celebrate with Eucharistic Adoration, the Chaplet, Prayers & Veneration of the Divine Mercy Image Please join us and receive the graces that will be showered upon us!
Church of St. Aidan Bethany Retreat Can you drink the cup? Matt 20: 22 Focus: We will focus on making our lives a beautiful Eucharist, blending the cup of Jesus and our cup together into one life. This is a time of spiritual refreshment. St. Aidan s Bethany is a place to rest and pray as Jesus did in Bethany at the home of Lazarus. Come together with your fellow parishioners meeting new people in your parish and hearing their stories & how their faith has sustained them through their life.. Where will it take place? The place is the convent, on Friday evening, after which you will return to your own homes. You will meet again on Saturday morning. We will end at the 5 PM Mass and then share a meal together. Friday Evening, April 12th at 7:30 PM & Saturday, April 13th at 8:30AM. Doors will open at & 7:00 PM. We will start promptly at 7:30 PM. Cost: $20.00 per person (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on Saturday) Meals are for Retreat Participants only! Space is limited to 50, please register early! Name Address Telephone E-mail Amount Enclosed I Will Will not be having dinner with the group. If you are paying for friends, please list all names & phone numbers attending on the back. Return to St. Aidan s Rectory. There will be no reservations or payments at the door. Please mark the envelope, Bethany Retreat. Any Questions, call (516) 746-6585 x9581.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA On Palm Sunday we celebrate the first joy of the season, Our Lord s triumphant entrance into Jerusalem where He was welcomed by crowds worshiping him and laying down palms branches in His path. It also marks the beginning of Holy Week, the greatest tragedy and sorrow of the year! The week in which we celebrate the mystery of our salvation through Christ s Death and Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Holy Thursday is the most profound celebration of the institution of the Eucharist, which is the Sacrament of Sacraments (the Great Sacrament). On Good Friday we try to understand at what cost Christ has won our redemption and we shall unite ourselves to our Savior entering into His Passion as the sign of our salvation. This week we have wonderful new CDs which will enrich your understanding of our Faith. The Second Greatest Story Ever Told by Father M. Gaitley is a CD you will want to hear, especially in anticipation of the Divine Mercy Sunday which is the Sunday after Easter. It is a powerful eye-opening account of God s divine mercy. From the Foundation of the World by Curtis Martin is a powerful and inspirational talk. He challenges us to examine what we believe. To have an intimate relationship with Jesus, to love God who has loved us from the foundation of the world. Pray like a Saint by Matthew Leonard, a must listen-to-talk for growing close to God. Practical steps to achieve union with God. Stop by our kiosk and pick up as many CDs as you wish, try to give them to people that need to listen to these talks, the Holy Spirit will guide you, and you would help to enrich our Church and save souls. Toti Conforti
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 who are experiencing what you are experiencing can be supportive and healing. A Bereavement Group for people whose loved one has died (parent, spouse, sibling or friend) will be held in the Sts. Peter & Paul Room in Finamore Parish Center by trained Bereavement Facilitators. Tuesdays: 9:45 AM April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and May 7th Thursdays: 7:30 PM April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, May 2nd and 9th Please call the Parish Social Ministry office at (516) 746-6585 x9408 to register. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen
FINANCIAL PLANNING MEETING Wednesday, April 17 th at 7:00 PM Msgr. Kirwin Hall SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE Studies have shown that at least 70% of the American population does not have a plan regarding their personal financial strategy for retirement income as well as an Estate Plan in the event of disability or death. Furthermore, unforeseen life altering events such as catastrophic illness, divorce and caring for aging parents can adversely affect the accumulation and distribution of assets resulting in a shortage of funds for savings, retirement planning and college funding. There are several questions we all ask ourselves from time to time regarding the present state of our financial affairs and the fact of the matter is that, while the clock is ticking, most people are procrastinating about the need to focus on the task at hand, How to secure our financial well-being in a financially insecure world. We need to be truthful to ourselves in answering the questions that lie at the very core of a well-based plan: - Are you risking your principal and jeopardizing your financial future with positions in the market that are complicated and out of your control? - Is denial a retirement plan? - Are you waiting until your child s 17th birthday to start planning for college? - Does your retirement planning game need a second look? - Would you rather be in control of your financial future maintaining the values that are so important to you and your family? - Do you really understand that life insurance was designed in mind to financially protect your loved ones, whose lives are completely dependent on you, in the event of your death? Estate planning, incorporating financial strategies, is the process of mapping out how you want your personal and financial matters to be handled during periods of incapacity, disability or at your death. An Estate Plan should be carefully implemented with the assistance of an Estate Planning attorney-one who specializes in wills and trusts with an understanding of the ever-changing IRS codes that apply to the structuring of the documents. Everyone over the age of 18 needs an Estate Plan as it is not just for the wealthy. In fact, Estate planning can be more important for the smaller estate to assure that your loved ones will be provided for and not overly burdened by personal and financial matters during a time of crisis. You ll spend a lifetime accumulating your wealth and building a legacy that has the potential to grow for generations that follow. Exercise the due diligence necessary by implementing plans to protect the financial well-being of your family. One single unforeseen event could devastate your family s future. Plan ahead and have the peace of mind knowing that you ve secured yourself and your loved ones.
In the Gospel story of the first Palm Sunday we hear that the owners of the ass had only to be told, The Master has need of it, to give the animal gladly. Do I give as readily to the Lord s work? STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION 03/18/12 $25,343 03/17/13 $28,078 (+10.79%) The collection on Good Friday is for the Holy Land. Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish! GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION On Good Friday, March 29th, our parish will take up the annual Good Friday collection for the Holy Land. Each day the news reminds us of the violence and instability plaguing the Middle East, but we rarely hear of the shrinking Christian community there, a community that struggles to remain in the land of Christ s birth, death and resurrection. Please help support our brothers and sister in the Holy Land by giving to the Good Friday collection. This Pontifical collection allows the Franciscans and others to continue caring for Christianity s holiest sites and for God s people in the Holy Land. Please be generous. SPRING ADVENTURE TO ATLANTIC CITY St. Aidan P.A.C.E. is sponsoring a bus trip to TRUMP PLAZA CASINO on Saturday, April 13th. Cost is $35.00 per person and includes a comp return of $20.00 in coin. Luxury motor coach departs 9:15 AM from St. Aidan. Space is limited so reserve your seat today by calling Pat Heiman 248-0815. PLEASE PRAY SICK: Kevin Mach, Connie Sheehan, Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Peter F. Brala, Frank Maltese, Christine Lucivero, Dylan Crowley, Geoffrey Hamilton, Karen Tymecki, Linda Yorio, Luis Francisco Reyes, Alexander Sean Muller, Kathleen Mc Mahon, Nicole Garrett, Jenney Malewicz, Louis Malewicz DECEASED: Arlene Denon, John Bialobrzeski, Thomas Farrell, Anton Pramberger, Michael De Christoforo and for all those who have died serving our country. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2013 Time is one of our most priceless possessions of which we never seem to have enough of. This Lent why don t we give the Lord what we value so much? Every day try to worship Him at Mass, use some time to read Scripture and meditate on what you are reading, attend on Friday evenings the devotion to the Stations of the Cross at our parish, and many more ways to spend time with our Savior. We shall give Him some of our time; nothing is more worthwhile than to strengthen our relationship with our Lord. And then go to our Mother and stay with her at the foot of the Cross, she will help you to draw closer to Christ. 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. TOMORROW S HOPE FOUNDATION Tomorrow s Hope Foundation provides financial assistance to families who are interested in Catholic Elementary Education. Financial Aid Scholarship applications are available by going to the St. Aidan School website at www.staidanschool.org then go to the Tomorrow s Hope Financial Aid link and download an application. For information please call Miss Eileen Oliver, Principal of St. Aidan School at (516) 746-6585 x9202 or 9302. Applications must be post marked by April 10, 2013. REMEMBERING OUR SERVICEMEN & WOMEN Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as we continue to pray for world peace.
March 28th Holy Thursday-Egg Coloring Parker Institute. Meet at Convent at 1:30 PM-drivers needed! April 12th and 13th Bethany Retreat April 14th Meeting Convent Community Room 2:15-3:30 PM April 21st 10:30 AM Mass Mother/Daughter Brunch Lucky Duck, Garden City. More information to follow. May 4th Plant Sale Pickup 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Flynn House Astor Place, WP May 5th Bake Sale 9:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Francis Garden (weather permitting); meeting 12:30-2:00 PM Convent Community Room elections June 11th Installation of new officers and new members 7:00 PM in Kirwin Hall. More information to follow. Any questions call Mrs. Lamere at (631) 608-3104 or e-mail Boo46Adele@aol.com The 23rd Annual Mother Daughter Brunch will be held on Sunday, April 21st. 10:30 AM Mass brunch to follow at the Luck Ducky Restaurant in Garden City. Cost is $30.00 for Junior and mother. Additional reservations are $30.00 each. Please make all checks payable to JCDA. Bring reservations to the meeting on February 3rd or send them to Marissa Cardinal, 185 Pomander Road, Mineola, NY 11501. Deadline for reservations is April 14th. Any questions call Adele Lamere at (631) 608-3104. MARCH March 24th Angelina s Night, 6:00-7:30, bring $10 to the restaurant March 31st No Meeting, Happy Easter
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 ANYTHING ON THE BACK STEPS! IF YOU HAVE GEN- TLY USED CLOTHING, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE BEFORE DROPPING IT OFF. THANK YOU! FOOD PANTRY: Our next monthly food will take place on April 6/7 th. Please bring your donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items either to the back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry office. BEREAVEMENT GROUP: Our Spring bereavement Group for people whose loved one has died (parent, spouse, sibling or friend) will be taking place in April. For a complete list of dates and times, please read the flyer in the bulletin. FINANCIAL PLANNING PROGRAM: On Wednesday, April 17 th at 7:00 PM we will be hosting a meeting in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Please look for the flyer outlining the agenda for the night in the bulletin. 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 is Monday, March 25 th. If you have any question please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410. DRIVING MINISTRY We are in need of additional volunteers to drive our senior citizens to their doctor appointments. You need not commit to any particular day. Your name would be added to our list of drivers and when a request for transportation is received we would call you a few days in advance to see if you are available. If you are not available we simply call the next person on the list and perhaps you will be able to drive another time. If interested please call Parish Social Ministry at (516) 746-6585 x9408. PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office will be closed on Holy Thursday and Good Friday (March 28 th & March 29 th ) and Monday, April 1st. The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. We can be reached at (516) 746-6585 x9408 or x9410. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE 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. Confirmation Retreat All 8 th Grade students preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next Fall are required to participate in a Confirmation Retreat. There will be two retreats conducted here at St. Aidan s, the first on Sunday, April 14 th and the second on Sunday, April 21 st. The retreats will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall from 10:00 AM 2:00 PM. Pre-registration is required for the specific retreat session that a Confirmation candidate wishes to attend. For pre-registration please call the Religious Education office (516) 746-6585 x9404. Easter Recess Reminder The Religious Education Program will observe an Easter Recess during Holy Week March 25 th 29 th and Easter Week April 1 st - 5 th. THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES during this recess period. Classes will resume the week of April 8 th. The Religious Education office will be open its normal office hours during this recess with the following exceptions: March 28 th, Holy Thursday Office CLOSED from 12:00 noon March 29 th, Good Friday Office CLOSED April 1 st, Easter Monday Office CLOSED We wish a very Blessed Easter to one and all! OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) Are You Ready to Become a Knight? - 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. Calling Young Catholic Men (aged 10 17 years) You are invited to attend the Columbian Squires Circle meetings of the Knights of Columbus Corpus Christi Council # 2502. The Squires meet the third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM in the Fr. Tulley Room (downstairs) at the Council Hall at 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17th. Why not stop in, have some fun, make new friends and learn about the Squires. Hall Rental Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516) 746-8643.
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. St. Ignatius Retreat House, Manhasset, NY-Tours of Inisfada will be held 2:00-3:00 PM. You won t want to miss this wonderful guided tour of the Retreat House! The house will come alive as you visit each room and walk the halls of this enchanting estate. If you are really quiet, you can almost hear Genevieve Brady welcoming dignitaries and heads of state. It s quite an experience! Pre-registration requested. $15pp (walk-ins $20pp). Call (516) 621-8300 x15 to register. Future Dates: April 7th & May 19th. Private Tours: You can also organize your own guided tour with Fr. Damian Halligan, SJ if you have a group of 10 or more (minimum 10). Call to arrange a date and time with Fr. Halligan at (516) 621-8300 x24. NYPD Holy Name Society-The 95th Mass and Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 14th. Mass will commence at St. Patrick s Cathedral at 8:00 AM with the breakfast to follow at the New York Hilton, 1335 6th Avenue, New York, NY. Tickets are $65.00 each. For information and tickets please call (914) 261-0013. Security Guard Needed for a small long term facility in Queens. The position is temporary, part-time for the evening and night shifts. NYS security guard certification a plus. Please fax resume (718) 464-4308. Chaminade HS, Mineola, NY-Academic Summer Camps are being offered for boys and girls entering 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grades from July 8th-12th: Science Camp, Civil War Camp, Writing Workshops, Theatre Workshops, Long Island Culture Camp. Cost: $350. For information call (516) 742-5555 x522 or email mingrassia@chaminade-hs.org. St. Ignatius Retreat House, Manhasset, NY-The Spring At Inisfada Event will be held on Sunday, April 28th honoring Father Joe Costantino, SJ. Concert at 4:00 PM followed by Liturgy. Doors open at 3:30 PM. Cocktails and buffet supper. Concert featuring The Ignatian Schola. Cost: $65 per adult, $30 ages 13-17, $20 ages 7-12 and under 7 free. Please make checks payable to St. Ignatius Retreat House. For information please call (516) 621-8300 x15. Diocesan High School Youth Conference- Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Praise and Worship, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Interactive Multisensory Prayer Room, Holy Eucharist, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Small Group Time. Saturday, April 27th 9:00AM-9:00 PM at St. Joseph Church (Nolan Hall) 39 N. Carl Avenue, Babylon, NY. St. Anthony High School, S. Huntington, NY-Benefit for St. Anthony s High School Celtic Friar Pipe Band featuring Celtic Friar Pipe Band, The Bob Morris Irish Band, Inishfree School of Irish Dance, The Friar Choir, Irish Sing-along with Gerard Donnelly on May 4th at 7:30 PM. St. Anthony s HS Auditorium, $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For information call (631) 271-2020. Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY-Spring Open House will be held on Sunday, April 28th at 1:00 PM. For information please call (516) 678-5000 x6230. Good Friday Silent Vigil-Members of St. Aidan s Catholic Daughters will join the LI Coalition for Life at Nassau University Medical Center on Friday, March 29th from 10:30 AM-noon. The vigil is to show respect for all human life born and pre-born. We will be meeting on the left side of NUMC on Hempstead Tpke. Signs will be provided at the site. All parishioners are invited to join us. For information please call Diane Esulish at (516) 352-4534.