Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 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. Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 2, 2016 Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Jerry Mathew, Associate Pastor Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557 Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412 Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130 E-mail address bdrago@staidanparish.org www.staidanparish.org St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Miss Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Mrs. Julie O Connell, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Faith Formation & Special Needs ext. 9406 Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408 Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410 Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403 SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext. 9592 Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa, Suellen Peterson, and Jackie McHugh Xavier Fleming Buildings & Grounds Department ext. 9122 Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Morning 9:00 AM Saturday Evening 5:00 and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:30 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101 Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTS The required Baptism class for new parents is held the second Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass parents are asked to gather at St. Joseph s statue to the right of the main altar. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 1:00-1:30 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 1:00-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.
TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2016 Weekday Gal 1: 6-12; Lk 10: 25-37 6:30 AM Faustino Fret 7:30 AM Msgr. Robert Kirwin 9:00 AM Maria Giufurta (65th Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Agatha & Felice Andriano 5:30 PM Lv. Ints. of Theresa Lambertson 7:00 PM Living Rosary-St. Aidan s Rosary Altar Society TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016 St. Francis of Assisi Gal 1: 13-34; Lk 10: 38-42 6:30 AM Rosalie De Biase 7:30 AM Joseph Sorrento 9:00 AM Anna Sandovitz 12:30 PM Anne Eckhoff 4:00 PM Blessing of the Animals St. Francis Garden 5:30 PM Richard Gerard La Rocca (Anniversary Rem.) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2016 Wednesday Gal 2: 1-2, 7-14; Lk 11: 1-4 6:30 AM Msgr. Robert Kirwin 7:30 AM Matthew Vathaloor 9:00 AM Vito & Paul Patrick Don Diego and Don Diego & De Vito Families 12:30 PM Agnes Staudacher (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Elisabeth Ann Hague (1st Anniversary Rem.) THURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016 St. Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin Gal 3: 7-14; Lk 11: 15-26 6:30 AM Lv. Ints. of Mary Ann O Brien (Birthday Rem.) 7:30 AM Michael Faas 9:00 AM Stanley Michalak 12:30 PM John Arena (Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Molly Murphy (Birthday Rem.) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016 Our Lady of the Rosary Gal 3: 7-14; Lk 11: 15-26 6:30 AM James Monahan 7:30 AM Lv. Ints of Jimmy & Ann Smith 9:00 AM** Eileen Regina (1st Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM (Chapel) John Arena (Anniversary Rem.) 1:00 PM (Chapel) Eucharistic Adoration 1:00 PM Adriana Cavallaro/Sean Manning (Nuptial Mass) 3:00 PM Dana Petrocelli/Simon Kiser (Nuptial Mass) 5:30 PM Viola Dolce (Birthday Rem.) ** School Mass SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016 9:00 AM Chandy Neroth (6th Anniversary Rem.) 12:30-1:30 PM Confessions 5:00 PM Margaret Fitzgerald (Birthday Rem.) Samuel Valente George Mc Intosh (1st Anniversary Rem.) Peggy Monfort & Armand Villa Eileen Regina (1st Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM Rosalie De Biase SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2016 Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 5: 14-17; 2 Tnm2: 8-13; Lk 17: 11-19 7:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 9:00 AM John Mulrooney 10:30 AM Lawrence Brown 12:00 PM John Fitzgerald (1st Anniversary Rem.) Inky Keaveny (1st Anniversary Rem.) Olivia Macedo, John & Olivia Macedo, Peter & Virginia Yannucci Michael Paternostro (1st Anniversary Rem.) 3:30 PM Christine Tedeschi/Christopher Cardone (Nuptial Mass) 5:00 PM Eric Cottell (1st Anniversary Rem.) BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of WILLIAM KOSEL Requested by Christopher Kosel FLOWER MEMORIALS Living Birthday Intentions of KATHLEEN PERRO October 5, 2016 Requested by Marge Di Pippa & Betty Gaffney (Mary s Shrine) In Loving Memory of DOLORES DONATO (Birthday Remembrance) Requested by Sam Donato (St. Therese Shrine)
OCTOBER 2, 2016 HUMAN LIFE-WHAT A WONDERFUL GIFT! I'll call them Joe and Mary, but that's not their real names. I have known them since they were teenagers and officiated at their marriage. They both came from good Catholic families and were always at Mass. They live out of state and are very much involved in their parish and have two boys. One is from China (he is seven) and can't wait to receive his First Holy Communion. The other was born here in the United States. Right now they are on the verge of adopting two little girls from China. As you might imagine, they are immensely happy as are their two sons. If only the two girls realized the great family they are about to join. Let me tell you about another family. I first met them when I was a newly ordained priest at St. Matthew in Dix Hills. They would have me for dinner and I might add that the wife was an absolutely fantastic cook. The husband was not a Catholic, but soon enough he came into the Catholic Church and made it a practice to attend the first Mass every Sunday. Their only sadness was they could not have any children and in the early 70's they applied to adopt a child and were totally surprised when in a very short period of time they got their little boy. He had already been baptized, but we had a special ceremony to welcome a baptized child to the Church and then a great party. Of all the parties I have ever attended as a priest, that one at their home on a Sunday afternoon in March still stands out. The new parents and the whole family were delirious with joy. After well over forty years, I still recall that day. The joy only increased. Very soon afterwards they had a little boy that was like a miracle and a few years after that the dad called me in the middle of night to tell me that God sent them a little girl. And guess what? I baptized her and am her godfather. These couples are ordinary people who lead ordinary lives but they are extraordinarily wonderful people. They love God and each other and they are just crazy about the children God gave them. Truth be told, they are like you and the other tremendous people in our parish. They love their kids and will do anything at all to help them. I tell the kids in my Faith Formation Class (CCD) how much their parents love them. Today in the United States is Respect Life Sunday. It's a great time to think about how grateful we should be for the gift of family and the wonderful opportunity we have to show our children and grandchildren how much we love them. For both children and parents, you can never tell each other enough how much you love and appreciate one another. This is also a time to show respect, love, compassion and understanding to the elderly.
One of the problems facing more families than we might think is infertility. This is a tremendous cross. Just this past April the Diocese of Rockville Centre opened the Gianna Center at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip. One of the main purposes of this initiative is to help couples achieve the gift of a child through means that are moral and in accord with the teachings of the Catholic Church. For further information, please call the Gianna Center 631-376- 3232. I urge you to reaffirm the dignity and sacredness of all human life from conception to natural death. Deepen your own family life and support all the efforts of the Catholic Church to enthusiastically endorse and proclaim the Gospel of Life. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS All animals, great and small, will be blessed in the St. Francis Prayer Garden on Tuesday, October 4th at 4:00 PM. All animals welcome! In case of rain they will blessed under the portico of the main entrance to the church. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Virginia Fallon, Barney Rinaldi, Joseph Fitzgerald, Judy Eberson-Kostovik, Joan McDermott, Mark Matthews, Kathleen Gattis, Joyce French, Chris Lynch, Terry Laughlin, Michael Vladich, Anthony Rosario, Kimberly Kurz, Catherine Reardon, Bob Hesse, Margaret Cacioppo, Audrey Scott, Ann Tartaglia, Philip Capobianco, Deacon Frank Love, Sharon Devis, Preciosa Punsal, John Baglione, Gale Lancieri, Ann Hartigan, Toti Conforti, Rose Cascio, Christine Torres, Bridget Toradeck, Ann Cochrane DECEASED: Harold Taxter, James McMahon and for all those who have died serving our country. REMEMBERING OUR SERVICEMEN & WOMEN Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as we continue to pray for world peace.
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY This Sunday, October 2nd, is Respect Life Sunday. As we celebrate Respect Life Sunday, we are reminded that the assaults on human dignity come in many forms. The Respect Life Office is charged with deepening our already strong commitment to pro-life activities and parish education. Please support this vital work through participation in the special Respect Life envelope collection. Your prayers and assistance are greatly appreciated. ST. AIDAN S CYO Monthly meeting will be held on Monday, October 3rd at 7:30 PM in the Sts. Peter & Paul Room in the Finnamore Parish Center. New volunteers are always needed to assist in the administration of our youth sports programs. In particular we are looking for a coordinator for our Swimming Program. All are welcome. For further information please contact Kevin Kiley at (516) 294-4463 after 8:00 PM or email at KILEY@OPTONLINE.NET. LITURGY CORNER The Eucharistic Prayer then continues with the epiclesis, in which through the prayer of the celebrant, the Church implores that by the power of the Holy Spirit, our gifts offered by human hands will be consecrated, that is, become Christ s Body and Blood, and that the unblemished sacrificial Victim consumed in Communion may be for the salvation of all those who will par take of it. PEANUT BUTTER GANG Join us on Saturday, October 8th th at 8:15 AM in the East Campus cafeteria to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the hungry and homeless on Long Island. Children under the age of 9 cannot be accommodated; children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must have taken the Virtus Training. Due to logistics, you have to pre-register at our e-mail address: peanutbuttergang@staidanparish.org by Wednesday, September 5 th in order to participate. This month we ask each volunteer to bring a jar of peanut butter, a jar of jelly, and at least 2 loaves of BREAD. Thank you. Remember what Jesus told us, Amen I say to you, whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me. (Matthew 25:40). FOR YOUR INFORMATION Our parish has an AED machine in the Ushers Room in the vestibule of the church should an emergency arise. There is also a blood pressure machine in the Sacristy. CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT CARNEGIE HALL St. Aidan's own Angelic Fire Choirs have been selected to sing the phenomenal Christmas Cantata LOVE TRANSCENDING at Carnegie Hall on December 19. We still have a few openings for singers in the Adult Choir and Girls Choir. This is a unique lifetime musical experience. Please see our Director of Music after Mass or call the rectory office at (516) 746-6585 x9101. Dragan Ivanov Bubalo Director of Music
Kick off the School Year Right! Calling all 8-12 th graders Youth Group Meeting When: October 2, 2016 from 6:00-7:30 PM We will be having pizza and making smores. So come down and learn more about our Youth Group Program. Where: The Youth Room in the basement of the Finamore Parish Center. (Entrance is in the rear parking lot of the St. Aidan s Upper School) If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stephen Loewenthal at (516) 410-6461 or at SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION Christians must beware of a "polite persecution that is cloaked in a disguise of culture, modernity and progress." Pope Francis Unjust California Bill Threatening Religious Freedom Revised: Thanks to the prayers of many and the support of Los Angeles Catholic Archbishop Gomez, Bishop Blake of the Church of God in Christ, nearly 150 Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith leaders, and many activist organizations, legislation that would have jeopardized the religious freedom of faith-based higher education, has been amended and no longer threatens access to state funding. The legislature was flooded with letters and messages saying the original bill violated religious freedom. The so-called "Equality in Higher Education Act" would have forced religious schools that receive state funds, or whose students receive state aid, to adopt practices that conflict with their beliefs and teachings. It would mean faith-based institutions would no longer be able to determine for themselves the scope of their religious convictions as applied in student conduct policies, housing and restroom/ locker facilities, and other matters of religious expression and campus life. Religious schools would be vulnerable to anti-discrimination lawsuits and unprecedented government policing. "This is a huge win for progress and diversity in higher education," said the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. (lifepacific.edu, 8/31/16; latimes.com, 9/1/16; opposesb1146.com) Pray, Learn and Act to preserve religious liberty. Visit www.cffor.org Event: Monday, October 10th at 8:00 PM, Dr. John Hassett, MD, will present "The Affordable Care Act and the Complete Lives System", Our Lady of Mercy RC Church, lower church meeting room, 500 S Oyster Bay Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801 STEWARDSHIP 09/27/15 $23,478 09/25/16 $24,701 (+5.2%) ST. PIUS X ENRICHED LIVING FACILITY 09/20/15 $ 4,700 09/25/16 $ 6,016 (+28.00%) This weekend s second collection is for Respect Life. Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. ST. PIUS X ENRICHED LIVING FACILITY The response to last week s second collection for our retired priests at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility was outstanding. Thank you to all who have been supportive of this endeavor. If you have not yet considered a gift to this effort, please consider making a donation today. Brochures describing this appeal are available in church today and your gift may be mailed by using one of the postage-paid envelopes also available in church. Through your generosity, we can care for our elderly priests in the manner best suited to their needs. On behalf of all the priests serving our Diocese, and all current and future residents of St. Pius X in Amityville, I thank you for your concern and generosity.
Wherever there are Christians, everyone should find an Oasis of Mercy. -Pope Francis Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: The Gospel s mandate and the unwavering emphasis of Pope Francis Year of Mercy is that our love for God must be a reflection of our love for one another, especially the weak and vulnerable among us. Our Diocese s annual Catholic Ministries Appeal is a daily response to that call and enables us to increase our outreach to those most in need. As the last few months of the 2016 Appeal and Pope Francis Year of Mercy are upon us, I am writing to ask that if you have not already done so, you would consider making a donation to the 2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal. You would be joining with me, with your Pastor and with many of your neighbors, to help bring God s love and mercy to His people. There are so many of our neighbors in need of our help; your support will help us to answer those calls. Again, please join with us. I assure you that as One Faith, Family and Community we will make a lasting difference in the lives of our brothers and sisters on Long Island. With my prayers and gratitude, I am Sincerely yours in Christ, Bishop of Rockville Centre 2016 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL- CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2015 GOAL: $172,900 PLEDGED: $135,818 # OF GIFTS: 604 AVERAGE GIFT: $ 217.79
Dear Friends: Today, I am writing to tell you how grateful I have always been for your commitment to our Parish and for all of the ways that you have supported our entire Catholic Church here on Long Island. One of those ways has been through the Catholic Ministries Appeal. The 2016 Appeal is almost drawing to a close and I am sure there may be numerous reasons why you may have not yet made a donation to this year s Appeal. To be perfectly honest, I only just made my annual gift earlier this month because my pledge card migrated to the bottom of my desk and I just found it! I am certain that you also receive many requests from other worthwhile charitable organizations and that you always try to respond to them to the best of your abilities. But this program is truly something very special to our community as it touches so many; more than 600,000 people are served every year because of this Appeal! As an example, this past June, 3 men were ordained into the Priesthood, and earlier in May, another 7 men were ordained as Permanent Deacons. Their formation and education are made possible because of funds from the Catholic Ministries Appeal. These men will be serving in our churches throughout Long Island because of the generosity of the people of this Diocese. People like you! More than 1,000 patients and their families are being cared for in hospitals all over Long Island. Because of the Catholic Ministries Appeal, they will have the prayers and companionship of highly trained and caring Hospital Chaplain Ministers. Last month thousands of college freshman started their first day of class. On secular colleges right here on Long Island, these students had the welcoming presence of a Catholic family away from home through our College Campus Ministry program. Serving approximately 3,500 college students every month is made possible by your donations to the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Each year more than 200,000 hot, nutritious meals are delivered to homebound seniors through Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels program. It s another striking example of the importance of your support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal. AND, how many charities are able to assure you that 100% of your donation will be used exclusively to fund the ministries supported by the Appeal? I recognize how supportive you always are of the needs of our parish and to the needs of this community. But if it is possible, I hope you will consider renewing your donation to help us to serve our neighbors in ever-increasing need. Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald Pastor
ST. AIDAN S ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Please attend our Corporate Mass for deceased Rosarian s Maureen Griffin and Elaine Miller on Sunday, October 2nd at 9:00 AM. If weather permits, please assemble in the St. Francis Garden before Mass (8:45 AM). Following the Mass we will proceed to the rectory lawn and crown Our Lady of Fatima and pray for her intercession for World Peace and Religious Freedom. October is the month dedicated to Our Lady and the Holy Rosary. On Monday, October 3rd at 7:00 PM we are gathering in the church to say the Living Rosary for World Peace and Religious Freedom. All parishioners, families and friends are invited. It is a very prayerful evening with Rosarians representing each bead of the Rosary. What a wonderful way to honor Our Lady!!!! The General Meeting will immediately follow in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Rosary Altar Society is invited to join us. News from Nassau County Clerk Maureen O Connell 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 571-2660 FAX (516) 742-4099 ATTENTION SENIORS: FREE FLU SHOTS Nassau County Clerk Maureen O Connell and North Shore-LIJ Syosset Hospital are pleased to announce free flu shots for senior citizens in the community. This year s program will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at American Legion Post No. 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling (516) 571-2660. This program is provided directly to seniors close to home with no out of pocket expense. County Clerk Maureen O Connell is pleased to sponsor this event along with the cooperation of Syosset Hospital who generously donates the vaccine, American Legion Post No. 144, and the Chamber of Commerce of the Willistons. Residents 60 and over are particularly vulnerable to complications arising from the flu virus and as a registered nurse County Clerk O Connell encourages all seniors from local communities to take advantage of this free program. Anyone interested in being vaccinated should be sure to schedule their appointment. PLEASE CALL (516) 571-2660 TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT BIBLE STUDY CLASS Please note that the Bible Study Class given by Toti Conforti has been cancelled.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Neenu Mathew, Syrian-Orthodox Joseph Uthup, St. Mary Syro-Malabar, Bethpage, NY THIRD WEEK Adriana Cavallaro, St. Aidan Sean Manning, St. Aidan Dana Petrocelli, St. Aidan Simon Kiser, Williston Park, NY Christine Tedeschi, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scarsdale, NY Christopher Cardone, St. Paul, Yonkers, NY
Now Accepting Reservations Because We Are W-O-M-E-N! Friends, Food, Fun, and Fabulous Prizes! Reservation Deadline October, 4, 2016 Please Send Reservation to: Mary Reardon: 19 Park Ave., Williston Park, New York 11596 (516-294-9842) Name: Phone Email: No. of Guests: Amount Enclosed: I Wish to Sit With: (List on Back) Make Checks Payable to: CDA, Court St. Aidan 1577 Thank You for Supporting the St. Aidan Catholic Daughters Scholarship fund! Featuring Cabaret by Reagan Stone Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Westbury Manor 6:30 10:30 pm $65 per Person All Monetary or Raffle Donations Gladly Accepted & Appreciated! Call Any Co-Chair Helene Pacher (516) 294-3104, Shannon Bradley (516) 877-8097 Julie Orr (516) 739-0792 Can t Make the Cabaret? You Can Still Participate in the Fun! 50/50 $3 Each or 5 for $10 Chinese Raffles 3 for $5 or 8 for $10 Super Raffles $10 Each or 5 for $25 (Send Absentee Raffles to Mary Reardon)
SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB It s time to RENEW your membership or JOIN NOW! $30 Annual Membership runs September 2016 - August 2017 24 chances to win every month The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. 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 August Winners $20 Winners Eileen Haniffy Annmarie Andreas Kathy Marotta Barbara Kennybrook Theresa Fiorentino Palma Weber John & Anne Kiernan Rosalia Gioia Ed Rising Ginny Corkhill Joan McArdle Marg & Pat Bifone Doug Wallace Peggy Ruzek Peggy & Pat Egan Maddy & Doug Cegelski $25 Winners Frances Bruschi Bob & Ginny Corkhill Harold Guarracino Frank & Mary Jo Love Margaret Kehoe Lorraine Rutigliano $50 Winner: Maria & Philip Amico $100 Winner: James Cashin 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 Please check here if this is a renewal of an existing membership. Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan s Booster Club and return to the Rectory.
JOIN US Saturday, October 29, 2016 Serving People in Need Diocese of Rockville Centre Purpose of the event: To raise funds and awareness for people in need on Long Island Event A new Spin on Giving Back Spin teams will cycle to raise money Locations of Events Nassau: Push Fitness, New Hyde Park Session 1: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Session 2: 3:00 to 6 :00 PM Suffolk: WFP FITNESS, Moriches Session 1: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Session 2: 3:00 to 6:00 PM For more information, registration, or to make a donation, visit: https://exerciseforothers.networkforgood.com/ Participants: Team captains: 20 bikes, per session, per location Teams consist of 3 to 5 people riding relay for 3 hours per session or just for a few minutes at a time! You pick your Spin duration. Don t have a team, no problem; contact Kathy Scarallo at (516) 678-5800 x264 or exerciseforothers@drvc.org and she will set you up on one. Prizes will be given out to the top fundraising teams.
TRICK or TREAT - The Columbiettes will hold a Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29 th at Eleanor Rigby s, 133 Mineola Blvd., Mineola, from 12:00 noon 4:00 PM. $ 30 cost includes three course meal. Plan to join us for a fun time costumes Optional. For info and tickets contact Margie (516-437-2892), Barbara (516-739-6158) or Ellen (516-747- 6195). CALLING CATHOLIC BOYS - The Columbian Squires, the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus, is a leadership development program for young Catholic men, aged 10 17 years of age. The Squires is designed to develop young men as leaders who understand their Catholic religion, who have a strong commitment to the Church and who are ready, willing and capable of patterning their lives after the Youth Christ. Squires have fun. They meet new friends, they travel, play sports and socialize, as well as getting involved in community service. Our local Squires circle is sponsored by Corpus Christi Council #2502 of the Knights of Columbus and meet at their hall at 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. For further information contact Tom Kelly at kellyofmineola@earthlink.net or by phone at (516) 414-2229. ITALIAN NIGHT - October 8 th from 7:00 11:00 PM. Cost of $50 per person includes open bar, antipasti, full multi-course sit-down dinner, music for listening & dancing pleasure. Join us as we honor our Italian Couple of the Year, Ed & Markey Pappalardo. Reservations only; no walk-ins. Reservations needed by October 1 st. Contact Nick Pennacchio for further information and reservations at (516) 742-8379 or e-mail at nfrankp@aol.com. CHARITY PERSONIFIED - The portrait of Mother Teresa displayed on the façade of St. Peter s Basilica at her Vatican canonization on Sunday, September 4 th was commissioned by the Knights of Columbus and painted by renowned American artist Chas Fagan. A graduate of Yale University, Fagan has painted portraits of all the U.S. presidents a collection that regularly tours the country for the White House Historical Association. The official canonization image was seen publically for the first time at a press conference in Washington, D.C. at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine on Thursday, September 1 st. It was commissioned by the Knights as a gift to the Missionaries of Charity, the order founded by Mother Teresa in 1950. DEFEND CHRISTIANS FACING GENOCIDE - Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson called on Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump, the candidates of the two major political parties, to commit to assisting Christians and other religious groups facing genocide and extinction in the Middle East. The remarks came Thursday, September 8 th, following the presentation of the IDC Lifetime Achievement Award from the Group In Defense of Christians for the work of Anderson and the K of C in defending Christians in the Middle East. Members of Congress representing both parties were in attendance. The award was presented at IDC s annual solidarity dinner. HALL RENTAL - Corpus Christi Council is available to rent for parties BIG or SMALL. For further information and/or rental arrangements contact Tom at (516) 746-8643.
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN ANNUAL MEMORIAL CANDLES ADDITIONAL CANDLES ARE NOW AVAILABLE The Church of St. Aidan has purchased two new beautiful Annual Wall Memorial Candle stands that have been placed in the Sacred Heart Chapel in the vestibule of the church. These candles are warm, inviting and unique. Each candle is made of real wax with electrified illumination to ensure your memorial candle burns brightly all day and night. A small plaque displaying the name of your loved one or a special intention will be mounted before each candle. Plaques will remain on display for one year and may be renewed or rededicated for additional 12-month periods. The initial cost is $250 and $100.00 per year renewal which will support the work and needs of our parish. Purchasing an Annual Memorial Candle to honor a loved one or special intention is a wonderful way to celebrate sentiments which beautify this sacred space in our church. Come at any time to sit for a while, pray and reminisce. If you would like to reserve an Annual Memorial Candle, please fill out the form below and return it, along with payment, to the Rectory office. Please make all checks payable to the Church of St. Aidan. For additional information or to order a candle by phone, please call the Rectory office at (516) 746-6585 x9101. *************************************************************************** ANNUAL MEMORIAL CANDLE ORDER FORM Name: Telephone # Address: Special Intention: # Candles Requested: Amount Enclosed: Cash Check
ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANY- ONE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN ANY MINISTRY MUST BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A MINISTRY INCLUDES Catechists, CYO Coaches, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training Schedule and Register Online at www.drvc.org. Classes are offered by several parishes throughout the diocese. REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: The Religious Education Office is open Mondays and Thursdays 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Fridays are by appointment only. PLEASE HELP!!! WE CURRENTLY NEED CATECHISTS WHO COULD SERVE AS SUBSTI- TUTES TO COVER CLASSES WHEN NECESSARY. IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE VISIT US IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE OR CALL US AT (516) 746-6585 x9404. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Religious Education Office needs volunteers who can help with some office tasks while the classes are in session. If you can volunteer to assist us for an hour from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, 5:30 to 6:30 PM, or 7:15 to 8:15 PM on Tuesdays or Wednesdays or 4:00 to 5:00 PM or 5:30 to 6:30 PM on Mondays, please call the office. ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: The Special Needs Religious Education program meets every Thursday afternoon during the school year. There is a great need for energetic volunteers to serve as student aides. Please consider sharing your time with our children. We provide service hour documentation, college entrance, and scholarship letters for our student volunteers. Please consider joining us. For more information, call (516)746-6585 x9406. There are wonderful children waiting for you OPENING SCHOOL YEAR DATES: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Our once a month Kindergarten program will start on October 6th. FIRST COMMUNION VIDEOS: The First Communion Videos have arrived!!! If you ordered a video, please pick it up in the Religious Education Office as soon as possible. CONFIRMATION 2016 UPDATES: The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Thursday, October 20th at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Since there will only be one practice for each session, Confirmation candidates MUST attend the correct practice on Monday, October 17th. Practice for the 1:00 PM Confirmation Mass will be at 6:30PM and the practice for the 4:00 PM Confirmation Mass will be at 8:00 PM. Each practice is expected to last one hour. The Confirmation candidates are asked to be on time. Confirmation robes will be distributed at the practices. Sponsors are not required to attend. CONFIRMATION PACKETS 2016-2017: Confirmation packets were distributed in all 7 th and 8 th grade classes this past week. If your child is being home schooled, please pick up the your child s Confirmation packet in the Religious Education Office. There will be NO classes on Monday, October 3 rd and Tuesday, October 4 th.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, Everything has its origin in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our hope. FOOD PANTRY: Our next monthly food drive is taking place this weekend, October 1 st /2 nd. If you would like to donate food or personal hygiene items, please bring it to the back of church or across the street to the parish social ministry office. We also have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products, sliced bread and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. ITEMS OF THE WEEK: diapers (size 5), baby wipes, jars of sauce, dishwashing liquid, Clorox/Lysol wipes, water (individual bottles), tuna fish, red kidney beans, black beans, mayonnaise, vinegar, pancake mix, bottles of juice, detergent and breadcrumbs. We are in need of METRO cards! 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 prayer shawl committee will meet again on Monday, October 24 th. Please call our office if you would like to receive a blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410. BLOOD DRIVE: Sincere thanks to everyone who was able to donate blood at last weekend s blood drive. We collected 50 pints of blood PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).
PROMISE TO PROTECT-PLEDGE TO HEAL If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) 594-9036. All volunteers 16 and over must be background checked and all volunteers 18 and over must attend the Virtus class. OPEN HOUSES FOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS OF LONG ISLAND SUNDAY OCTOBER 2ND 10:00 AM-1:00 PM ST. ANTHONY HS SATURDAY OCTOBER 15TH 9:00 AM-12:00 PM MCGANN-MERCY DIOCESAN HS SUNDAY OCTOBER 16TH 10:30 AM-2:00 PM ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST DIOCESAN HS 2:00-4:30 PM ST. MARY S HS RAINBOWS FOR ALL GOD S CHILDREN Rainbows is a support group for children and young adolescents who have suffered a significant loss through death, divorce, separation or any other painful transition. Six sessions will begin on Sunday, October 16th from 10:00 to 11:15 AM. A Parent s Group is offered at the same time. For more information, please contact Notre Dame Social Ministry at (516) 326-3403. RESPECT LIFE CONTEST 2017-Moved by Mercy. The Diocesan Respect Life Office is excited to announce the 15th Annual Youth Respect Life Contest for grades 7-8 Level One and grades 9-12 Level Two. We welcome all Catholic youth in the Rockville Centre Diocese attending Catholic Elementary, High Schools or parish groups and youth choirs to participate. We encourage children with special needs to also participate. The award ceremony will be on March 22, 2017 at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Auditorium at 7:00 PM. The deadline for all submissions is December 16, 2016. Please note the registration form must be signed by a parent or guardian of participant. Participation in the contest is through any one of the following categories: poetry, art (bookmark design), essay, photography, music (lyrics) video clip design, Pin-it/photomontage board, mural (new category). The contest is designed to educate and provide a platform for youth to express and share ideas and feelings on Respect Life issues that promote the dignity and respect for all persons from conception through natural death. All entries will be judged on originality and expression of thought in relation to our Catholic faith and the contest theme Moved by Mercy. For information and application please go to www.drvc.org/respectlife. ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL-The Women s Health Center will hold the Annual Women s Health Seminar on Wednesday, October 26th from 6:30-9:00 PM at the DeMatteis Center for Research and Education, 101 Northern Blvd., Greenvale, NY. The program includes guest speakers, information tables, giveaways and live entertainment. Some of the topics are: Genius 3D Mammography: A Better Mammography, Alzheimer s Disease: When Should You Worry? And Colon Cancer Prevention & Early Detection-You Have Options! Registration and light refreshments begin at 6:30 PM. Program begins promptly at 7:00 PM. Admission is FREE, but seating is limited. Please call (516) 629-2140 to reserve your space. ST. ANTHONY HIGH SCHOOL MOTHER S GUILD, S. Huntington, NY-The Mother s Guild of St. Anthony s High School will be hosting their annual Christmas Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 5th from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. There will be 100 unique vendors, there will be something for everyone. Admission is free. For information please call(631) 271-2020. OUR LADY OF FATIMA DAY-The Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, 258 Eastport Manor Road, Manorville, NY on October 13th 10:00 AM Rosary Procession at Rosary Walk; 11:30 AM Mass at the Rock; 12:30 PM Lunch Break; 1:30 PM Conference; 3:00 PM Holy Hour. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Attention Married Couples! Fall in Love again with a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. This might be just what you re looking for! It s time to renew your relationship. Rediscover your love and enhance your hopes and dreams! WWME is the original and still the best! Non-residential weekend: October 15th and 16th at the Immaculate Conception Center,7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston (Queens), NY 11362. Full weekend: November 4 th to 6 th at The Montfort Spiritual Center 26 South Saxon Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706. Space is limited. For more information about the weekends or to apply call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our web site at http://www.wwme.org