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CHRIST THE KING OF THE UNIVERSE NOVEMBER 25, 2018 Behold, he is coming amid the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him. All the peoples of the earth will lament him. Fr. Christopher Costigan, Pastor... Ext. 302 Cheryl Nicholson... Ext. 301 Parish Assistant (email: cnicholson@saintmartha.org) Mrs. Kathy Day... Ext. 304 Bookkeeper Mrs. Marlene Jean-Baptiste Co-Director of Social Ministry 292-1603 or 481-2550, Ext. 320 Ms. Barbara Powell Co-Director of Social Ministry 292-1603 or 481-2550, Ext. 321 Cheryl Nicholson... Ext. 312 Bulletin Editor (email: cnicholson@saintmartha.org) Voice Mail Only: Must Leave a Message Deacon Hernst Bellevue... Ext. 346 Director of Adult Faith Formation English/Creole Baptismal Program Mr. Alvin Ingram... Ext. 347 Liturgy Chairperson Mr. Tom Gould... Ext. 348 Plant Manager Elissa Hanson... Ext.350 Choir Director & Organist Ms. Lisette Joachim... Ext 351 Ministry of Consolation Deacon Evenou Saint-Louis Parochial Archivist... Ext. 352 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Deacon Trevor Mathurin, Director of Religious Education...Ext. 311 Fr. Christopher Costigan RCIA...Ext. 314 PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY PERSONNEL U.S. Air Force: Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Simpson Master Sergeant Scott Moller Tech. Sgt. Francisco J. Velasquez Master Sgt. Jeremy Salaver U.S. Army: Private Angelique J. Rosado Master Sergeant Jill Agront Sgt. Hisnard Cadet, Jr. Staff Sgt. Misael Exantus PFC Zaymery Villalobos Special Force Kareem Inniss Spc. Richard Aquilar Captain Gavin Campbell McMahon LTC Douglas Boltuc Sgt. Andrew Gandolfo PFC Francisco Fuentes Melinium PFC Stefan Saindoux PFC Luc-Ambert Saindoux, Jr. PFC Betty Piquion Sgt. Henry Pazmino U.S. Marines: 1 st Battalion Carlos Fuentes CPL Daniel C. Monroe RCT Eric Joel Vazquez Sergeant W. Jason Ferris L. Cpl. Alfonso Rodriquez Oswaldo Pazmino INDEPENDENCE STRENGTH FREEDOM U.S. Navy: Airman Herbert J. Alvarado JE-4/CS3 Jesus Ron Lt. Joseph A. Baugh Lt. John R. Esposito AG2/Petty Officer 2 nd Class Michael McGee Gordy Garcia

Thanksgiving Proclamation Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor, and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness. Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be. That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks, for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation, for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his providence, which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war, for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed, for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted, for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us. And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions, to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually, to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed, to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shown kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord. To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and Us, and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best. Given under my hand at the City of New York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789. George Washington Christ Our King Our King behaves like a true knight who perseveres in battle until the enemies are defeated. Once he had eaten this food, with his scourged flesh he conquered our enemy the flesh. With true humility, he, God, stooped down to our humanity in suffering and shame, and conquered pride and worldly pleasure and prestige. And with his wisdom he conquered the malice of the devil. So with unarmed hand, nailed fast to the cross, he defeated the prince of the world, with the wood of the holy cross as his mount. This knight of ours came armed with the breast place of Mary s flesh, flesh that bore the blows to make up for our wickedness. The helmet on his head is the painful crown of thorns, driven right into his brain. The sword at his side is the wound in his side, revealing to us the secret of his heart; it is a sword with a point of light that ought to pierce our inmost heart with the force of love. The staff in his hand is there in mockery. And the gloves on his hands and the spurs on his feet are the scarlet wounds in the hands and feet of this gentle loving Word. What armed him? Love. What held him nailed firm and fast to the cross? Neither nails nor the cross, which were not capable of holding the God-Man, but the bond of love for the Father s honor and our salvation. Love for us was the stone that held him upright. Who is so vile-hearted as not to be roused from weak-heartedness to become courageous against any enemy at the sight of this knight and captain at the same time done to death and victorious? No one! This is why I told you to take Christ crucified as your focus. Dye your cloak in the blood of Christ crucified, and with this you will defeat the first enemies. For Christ has already defeated them for us and has made us free by rescuing us from perverse servitude to the devil. And if the devil should ever try to attach us, let s have recourse at once to the weapons and armor of God s Son. SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA (+1380), Doctor of the Church, was a Dominican, stigmatist, and papal counselor. 2

THE GRACES OF THE APOSTLE ANDREW Andrew was the first to become an Apostle. It was he who opened the gates of Christ s teaching. He was the first to gather the fruits cultivated by the prophets, and he surpassed the hopes of all by being the first to embrace the one awaited by all. Having recognized the prophet foretold by the prophets, Andrew led his brother to the one he had found. To Peter, who was still in ignorance, he revealed the treasure: We have found the Messiah for whom we were longing. How many sleepless nights we spent beside the waters of the Jordan, and now we have found the one for whom we longed! Nor was Peter slow when he heard these words, for he was Andrew s brother. He listened attentively, then hastened with great eagerness. Taking Peter with him, Andrew brought his brother to the Lord, thus making him his fellow-disciple. This was Andrew s first achievement: he increased the number of the Apostles by bringing Peter to Christ, so that Christ might find in him the disciples leader. When later on Peter won approval, it was thanks to the seed sown by Andrew. But the commendation given to the one redounded to the other, for the virtues of each belonged to both, and each was proud of the other s merits. By promoting Peter, the Father endorsed from above the words Andrew used when he led Peter to Christ. Andrew had said: We have found the Messiah. The Father said, prompting Peter: Y ou are the Christ, the Son of the living God, almost forcing these words on Peter. Peter, he said, when you are questioned, use Andrew s words in reply. Show yourself very prompt in answering your master. Andrew did not lie to you when he said: We have found the Messiah. Turn the Hebrew words into Greek and cry out: Y ou are the Christ, the Son of the living God. SAINT BASIL THE GREAT (+379) is considered one of the four great doctors of the Church of the East. FINDING FAITH ON EARTH Would it not be impossible for us to avoid evangelizing if the Gospel is in our skin, our hands, our hearts, and our heads? We are indeed obliged to say why we are trying to be what we want to be, and trying not to be what we don t want to be. We are bound to preach because preaching is stating publicly something about Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, and no one can love him and be silent. Clearly we have to make our presence in the world a casual, fragile presence, a presence that is constantly ready for new departures, or which plunges down roots without knowing from day to day how long they will remain there. This happens because we know that God alone calls, gives faith, and saves, that none of us have any real authority. It happens because we are aware that from the time of John the Baptist s cry here is the Lamb of God! those who follow the lamb wherever he goes can be invited to follow him to that place where a person loses his house, his nets, his country. It happens because when we follow Christ, it is he who is already our house, our net, and our country. In that place where we follow him we glorify God by calling him God, but at the same time it is inevitable we call, in him, each person by his name. It is possible that no one will respond to this call...ever. We could get a mouthful of failure. But for a person who is doing a task for God, all his tasks may seem to fail, but the work that these tasks involved does not fail because it is God s work: there is no failure in work done for God. VENERABLE MADELEINE DELBRÊL (+1964) was a French laywoman, writer, and mystic devoted to caring for the poor and to evangelizing culture. 3

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Thank you for your generosity to St. Martha s Parish! 5:00PM - Lector: John D Atri November 11, 2018 5:00 PM Mass... $833.00 7:30 AM Mass... $1,720.00 8:45 AM Mass... $3,182.00 11:00 AM Mass... $1,751.00 12:30 PM Mass... $1,438.00 Poor Box... $89.00 (Does not reflect donations made by Faith Direct) If thou love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength, thou shall serve Him well. This is NOT a substitute for your schedule! Please refer to the schedule you received from the head of your ministry! If you are unable to serve, do not call the office! Find a replacement or contact your ministry head! Altar Server: David LeBlanc Eucharistic Ministers: Yolande Augustin, Karen Hart, Ingrid Isidore-Lamour Ushers: Rosemarie Laguerre, Jennifer King, Mario Cadavid, Alejandro Apresa 7:30AM - Lector: Daniel Cronin Eucharistic Ministers: Carol Bargeron, Elaine Burke, Sharon Burke Ushers: Jim Capriotti, Carmen Charles, Genevieve Charles, Alex Apresa, Jorge Ricky Flores 11:00AM - Lector: Teresa Sanders Davis Altar Servers: Lynn-Patrice Midy, Gentiva Abrahams Eucharistic Minister: Phyliss Droessler, Marie Jiha, Lisette Joachim, Marie Lucie Lebon Ushers: Bennett Paul, Agnes Duclairon, Wilner Nestor, Frantz Denis 11-25-2018-33 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 25, 2018 Monday November 26 8:30 AM... Dennis Michalek Tuesday November 27 8:30 AM... In Thanksgiving for Edna Desrameaux Wednesday November 28 8:30 AM... Dennis Michalek Thursday November 29 9:00 AM... Iginia Zelada Friday November 30 8:30 AM... Morning Prayer Service Saturday December 1 5:00 PM... Fernande Joseph Sunday December 2 7:30 AM... Parishioners of St. Martha 8:45 AM... Manuel Arias 11:00 AM... Virginia Ferrone 12:30 PM... In Thanksgiving for Blessings Received The Bread and Wine for the Week of November 25, 2018 to December 1, 2018 are offered in Memory of Mary McGuigan Requested by SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 2, 2018 Jeremiah 33:14-16 Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 7

PART TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT SAINT MARTHA PARISH OUTREACH Saint Martha Parish is seeking a part time Office Assistant for our Parish Outreach Office. Duties include answering the phone, filing and record keeping, letter writing and light lifting. The person will need to be fluent in both English and Spanish. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10am until 2pm. There is the possibility of extra hours during busy time of the year (Thanksgiving and Christmas distribution, etc.). To apply or for more information, please contact Fr. Christopher Costigan at fathercostigan@gmail.com or 516-481- 2550. MESSE DOMINICALE La Communauté se réunit tous les dimanches à 12h 30 pour célébrer la messe. Venez avec votre famille et vos ami(e)s pour participer à notre célébration dominicale. La messe du dimanche 25 novembre est offerte à la mémoire de Pierre Wilfrid Duval. GROUPE DE PRIÈRE Le groupe de prière se réunit à la chapelle chaque mercredi à partir de 7h 30 du soir. Une fois par mois, le groupe célèbre la messe et tous les troisièmes mercredis, un moment est réservé pour l adoration du Saint Sacrement. Pour plus d information, appelez Marlène Jean-Baptiste au (516) 538-6585. ADORATION Le St Sacrement sera exposé du lundi au vendredi de 9 h à 3 h de l après-midi à la chapelle. Il nous faut une présence à tout moment durant l exposition. PÈLERINAGE À IMMACULÉE SAMEDI 8 DÉ- CEMBRE WASHINGTON DC Le Groupe de Prière de la Communauté Haïtienne de Ste Marthe vous invite à un pèlerinage au Sanctuaire Immaculée Conception à Washington, le samedi 8 décembre. Venez prier en communauté. Les billets sont at $70. Transport, petit déjeuner et diner inclus. Pour les billets ou plus d informations, contacter Marlène Jean-Baptiste au (516) 538-6585 ou Michèle Jean-Louis (516) 270-4294. FÊTE DE NOËL SAMEDI 15 DÉCEMBRE ÉCOLE ST. MARTIN DE PORRES La Communauté Haïtienne vous invite à sa fête annuelle de Noël, le samedi 15 décembre à l École de St. Martin de Porres de 8h du soir à 1h du matin. Au programme, chants, présentations, diner et autres. Les billets sont à $30 pour adultes et à $10 pour enfants de moins de 17 ans. Pour billets ou plus d informations, voyez Lucia, Guetching ou autres membres du comité. Bulletin Reflection Today s second reading reminds us that the sacrifice of Christ frees us from sin and makes us a royal nation of priests in the service of God. How am I using my gifts to serve God and others? Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who actively choose service to our neighbor by holding a door, being patient on line, remaining calm while on the road or offering a smile to a stranger. SERVICE SOCIAL Besoin spécial cette semaine de beurre d arachides et de confiture. Egalement, nourriture en conserves ou nonpérissables, comme thon (tuna fish) en conserve, sardines, pois secs, céréales, riz, lait en poudre etc. Nous avons également besoins de couchettes jetables pour bébés et autres articles de besoins personnels. Apportez vos dons dans la petite salle à l entrée de l Église. Les bureaux sont ouverts le lundi, mercredi, jeudi et vendredi de 10h à 2h de l après-midi et le mercredi, de 7h à 9h du soir. Service disponible en Anglais, Français, Créole Haïtien et en Espagnol. Contactez-les au (516) 292-1603 ou (516) 481-2550, Ext. 320 HEURES DE BUREAU - PÈRE EDEN JEAN-BAPTISTE Le Rév. Père Eden Jean-Baptiste est disponible à son bureau le jeudi et le vendredi de 9h à midi pour consultations, confessions et autres besoins spirituels. 8

CHRISTMAS SALE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 th BETHANY HALL Following the 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM Masses PROCEEDS BENEFIT OUTREACH Scripture Readings November 26 - December 1 Monday, November 26 Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5 Psalm 24 Luke 21:1-4 Tuesday, November 27 Revelation 14:14-19 Psalm 96 Luke 21:5-11 Wednesday, November 28 Revelation 15:1-4 Psalm 98 Luke 21:12-19 Thursday, November 29 Revelation 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a Psalm 149 Luke 19:41-44 Friday, November 30 Romans 10:9-18 Psalm 19 Matthew 4:18-22 S a t u r day, Dec ember 1 Revelation 22:1-7 Psalm 95:1-7 Luke 21:-34-36 9

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Cada lunes, de 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM; miércoles, de 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM y 4:00 PM a 7:00 PM, el Padre César R. Bejarano, OFM se encuentra disponible en el Centro Parroquial para confesiones y dirección espiritual. LA EUCARISTÍA SE OFRECE: Por el eterno descanso de Manuel Arias. CADA SEGUNDO Y CUARTO DOMINGO DEL MES: Están invitados a recibir la bendición departe del Sacerdote por cualquier motivo, después de la comunión. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN: Los miércoles, a las 7:00 PM en el gimnasio. ULTREYA: Cada domingo, a las 11:00 AM en la Capilla. JUVENTUD SIN FRONTERAS: Los jueves, a las 7:30 PM en el Salón Betania. CORO HISPANO: Ensayos los viernes a las 8:00 PM en la Iglesia. MINISTERIO DE ACOGIDA: Ministros que extienden la bienvenida y entregan las hojas de cantos a los feligreses que van entrando a la Iglesia.. MOVIMIENTO FAMILIAR CATÓLICO: Se reúne cada 15 días. Para informarse, llaman al 516-554-4503 o al 965-7311.. CENÁCULO DIVINA MISERICORDIA: Cada martes, a las 7:00 PM en la Capilla. MISA JUVENIL Y DE NIÑOS: Cada segundo domingo del mes. LOS NIÑOS: Cada domingo los niños son convocados al Salón Betania para escuchar y compartir las enseñanzas de las lecturas dominicales. SOCIEDAD DE SAN VICENTE DE PAÚL: Cada primer y segundo domingo del mes, inmediatamente después de la Misa,en Bethany Hall, cuarto detrás del escenario. Si necesita ayuda, llamar al (516) 633-9411, de lunes a sábado de 9:00 AM a 6:00 PM. JÓVENES-ADULTOS: Cada miércoles, de 7:00 a 9:00 PM en Salón Betania. LECTIO DIVINA: Se reúne cada lunes de 7:00 PM a 9:00 PM en la Capilla. EL SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: El tercer domingo de cada mes, a las 2:30 PM en la iglesia. Para apuntarse, visite la oficina del Centro Parroquial. LAS CLASES DE FORMACIÓN: Los cuartos sábados del mes, de 2:30 PM a 6:00 PM en el Salón Betania. NUESTRO SEÑOR JESUCRISTO, REY DEL UNIVERSO La figura de Jesús ante Pilato en el evangelio de san Juan despliega a un Rey diferente. Prisionero y a punto de ser flagelado y crucificado, Jesús se define como un Rey distinto y no el Mesías esperado por el pueblo. Aún así, por su muerte en la cruz, Cristo es principio y fin de todo lo creado, soberano y Rey del Universo, quien por su resurrección, ha vencido a la muerte para conducirnos hacia la eternidad. Estos textos proclaman a Jesucristo como Rey del Universo y nos ayudan a concluir el Año Litúrgico.. Juan A. Sosa, Presbítero 12

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to my medical fund thus far. I found out my initial campaign (not run by me) has been shut down for an unknown reason. The first campaign helped cover my household bills from missed work, as well as smaller hospital bills. This new campaign is set up in hopes of paying back some of the $90k+ I owe as of now. (This is only one of the two surgeries I have had so far.) It is very possible I will have to claim bankruptcy if I cannot make a good dent. That is a very frightening thought as a single parent. For those of you who either have donated already, or cannot afford to, please do not feel obligated. I ask for prayers for myself and for my family. It has been a very rough couple of months. The new link is www.gofundme.com/lishanson. You can also leave donations at the Parish Center. Every little bit helps, and has helped. God bless and thank you so much. St. Martha s has been incredible with your generosity. ~Elissa Hanson, Music Director he list of names that will appear under this column will reflect ONLY those who are CRITICALLY ILL. The individual or family member must contact the Parish Center in order to be placed on the Sick List. Please note the new email address the Parish Center at cnicholson@saintmartha.org ( PRAY FOR THE SICK MUST APPEAR IN YOUR EMAIL S SUBJECT LINE); or come by the Parish Center with your request in writing, no later than Monday. This list will be updated on a monthly basis. Leopold Johnson Claude Myrthil Dear Lord, As my life declines and my energies decrease, more than ever hold me by Your Power, that I may not offend You, but daily increase in Your Love. Give me strength to work in Your Service till the last day of my life. Help me to ever have an increasing dread of venial sin, or whatever would cause the slightest withdrawal of Your Love; all day long, and at night keep me close to Your Heart; and should I die, ere the morning breaks, may I go rejoicing in that vision of Your entrancing beauty, never to be separated from You. Amen. For everything you need to know in faith formation, Visit WWW.DRVC-FAITH.ORG Mass Book is open: through 6/30/2018 Omnipotent and Eternal God, the everlasting Salvation of those who believe, hear us on behalf of Thy pitying mercy, that, with their bodily health restored, they may give thanks to Thee in Thy church. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Bread and Wine Calendar... is now open until the end of Jan. 2019 Andree Solon... +October 28, 2018 Carol E. Lo Bianco... +November 2, 2018 Memorialize a loved one with a leaf on our parish s Tree of Life, located in the Church Lobby. If you would like more information about this lovely memorial, please contact the Parish Office at (516) 481-2550 Ext 301 13

Give us our daily bread Social Ministry/Outreach Office Hours Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10:00AM 2:00PM (516) 292-1603 or (516) 481-2550, Ext. 320 (English/Spanish/French/Creole) This Week: Peanut Butter & Jelly! WHERE: Gathering Area Some additional items needed: dry milk, peanut butter, jelly, rice, pinto beans, dry or canned beans and canned meat/fish. FREE FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED: For further information and income guidelines please call: 631-491-4166 in Suffolk or 516-623-4568 in Nassau BABY ITEMS NEEDED: Diapers, diaper wipes, strollers and car seats that meet current standards. ITEMS NEEDED: individual boxed milk (i.e., Parmalat); toilet tissue, paper towels, personal care items, gift certificates. SHOPPING BAGS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED Catholic Charities WIC 1000 N. Village Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11571 (516) 705-3645 FOOD STAMPS First & Third Thursdays! 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Representative: Pat Do you need a babysitter, home health aid, housekeeper or landscaper? Or can you provide these services? Register with St. Martha s Social Ministry Job Bank. Call 292-1603 Monday or Thursday between 10:00 AM and 2:00PM. 14