Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 www.staidanparish.org 516-746-6055 (Fax) Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King November 24, 2013 The Lord sits as King forever The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106 Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558 Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557 Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext. 9562 Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412 Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130 E-mail address drago@staidanparish.org The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Mission Statement We, the parish family of the Church of Saint Aidan, strengthened by the Eucharist and encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all, for we recognize that everyone is a child of God and no one should be excluded. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting social justice, engaging our youth in every aspect of parish life, and offering care and compassionate service to all. We invite everyone to walk with Jesus and experience His healing power and love. St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401 Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext. 9406 Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408 Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410 Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403 SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext. 9592 Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson Buildings & Grounds Department ext. 9122 Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101 Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment. Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish. Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext. 9101. Adoration First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin/Martyr Dn 1: 1-6, 8-20; Lk 21: 1-4 6:30 AM Michael Matura 9:00 AM Eugene McCarthy (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Joseph Hefele 1:00-5:30 PM Adoration 5:30 PM Vivian C. Lang (40th Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2013 Weekday Dn 2: 31-45; Lk 21: 5-11 6:30 AM Mary Joyce & Annie Naughton (Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Katherine Molnar (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Sophie Rosicki 1:00-5:30 PM Adoration 5:30 PM John & Patricia Laughlin (63rd Wedding Anniversary Rem.) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 Weekday Dn 5: 1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Lk 21: 12-19 6:30 AM Mary Tinchuk 7:00-9:00 AM Adoration & Benediction 9:00 AM Marc Colletti (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Amelia & Chiara Love 5:30 PM Rose Salva (Birthday Rem.) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Weekday-Thanksgiving Day Sir 50: 22-24. 1 Cor 1: 3-9; Lk 17: 11-19 6:30 AM Robert James Lovdahl (36th Birthday Rem.) 9:30 AM Dolores & Ernesto Valente, Claudia Valente, Agnes Cippitelli, Henry Pawlowski 12:15 PM No Mass 5:30 PM No Mass FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2013 Weekday Dn 7: 2-14; Lk 21: 29-33 6:30 AM No Mass 9:00 AM Franklin Fuhring (1st Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Joseph Anthony Kutz 5:30 PM William Hewitson (3rd Anniversary Rem.) Suzanne Mc Mahon (8th Anniversary Rem.) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2013 St. Andrew, Apostle Rom 10: 9-18; Mt 4: 18-22 9:00 AM Bernard McArdle (1st Anniversary Rem.) 11:00 AM Maja Ferrara/Frank Chiusa Nuptial Ceremony 12:30-1:30 PM Confessions 2:00 PM Kelly Connelly/Sean La Vista Nuptial Ceremony 5:00 PM Suzanne Mc Mahon (8th Anniversary Rem.) Frank A.W. Fenney (62nd Anniversary Rem.) MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK 5:00 PM (Continued) Yurkew Family Bernard McArdle (1st Anniversary Rem.) Gerard A. Hillery (Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan SUNDAY, DECEMBER 01, 2013 First Sunday of Advent Is 2: 1-5; Rom 13: 11-14; Mt 24: 37-44 7:30 AM Mary Kennedy (Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Deceased Rosarians-Dorothy Scharbach & Margaret Meade 10:30 AM Ints. of Patrick & Christine O Gara & Family 12:00 PM Franklin Fuhring (1st Anniversary Rem.) Bernard McArdle (1st Anniversary Rem.) Harold Kane (1st Anniversary Rem.) Robert J. Taylor Walter Donohue 5:00 PM Robert Ross (Birthday Rem.) BANNS OF MARRIAGE THIRD WEEK Maja Ferrara, St. Aidan Frank Chiusa, St. Aidan Kelly Connelly, St. Aidan Sean La Vista, Flushing, NY BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of WILLIAM HEWITSON Requested by The Hewitson Family PLEASE PRAY SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Peter F. Brala, Christine Lucivero, Geoffrey Hamilton, Jenny Malewicz, Louis Malewicz, Marianne Cusmano, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Chuck Smith, Frank Maltese, Catherine Corwen DECEASED: Martin Kilroy, Gerard Lathrop, Rocco Di Conza and for all those who have died serving our country.
November 24, 2013 YOU CAN HELP POPE FRANCIS Several weeks ago a lady from another parish, who visits St. Aidan s frequently, called and inquired about how she could participate in the consultation requested by Pope Francis. This consultation of clergy and faithful is about The Special Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization. As you may know, the Holy Father is planning an Extraordinary Synod of Bishops next October and he is asking for the opinion of Catholics in preparation for this important event in the life of the Catholic Church. You and I both know that the family is really the domestic church and that not only here, but all over the world, families are facing new problems and challenges. This is a very new time and the Church is anxious to support and encourage families in changed situations. In the preparatory document many of these challenges are named. Some of these have application in our own situation and others are of concern in different parts of the world. I thought that you might be interested in some of the challenges that are mentioned in the preparatory document. Among them are: cohabitation, same sex marriages, mixed or inter-religious marriages, the single parent family and the influence of the media on our idea of marriage. There is, of course, the ever present question of how the Church deals with the divorced and remarried. (That is why I so often write about marriage and why I make every effort to make the annulment process available to all our parishioners irrespective of their ability to meet any expenses that are involved.) The Catholic Church is a loving mother and wishes to take care of all of her children no matter what their circumstances. Life today is very complicated and at times confusing and, unfortunately, the ideal is not always realized. Pope Francis understands that the Church must have a deep understanding and appreciation of the life of the family as that life is lived today. That is one of the reasons for this request of input from our Holy Father.
The Preparatory Document and the questions may be found on our Diocesan Web site www.drvc.org and http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/synod/documents/ rc_synod_doc_20131105_iii-assemblea-sinodo-vescovi_en.html. The Diocese has given us the following instructions on how to respond to any or all of the questions: 1. Only E-mail responses sent to synodofbishops@drvc.org will be accepted. 2. Only E-mail responses that include the respondent s name and parish will be accepted. 3. Faxes or mailed printed documents will NOT be accepted. 4. The questions to address upon reflection are those found in the Preparatory Document appear below and may be found at: http://www.vatican.va/ roman_curia/synod/documents/rc_synod_doc_20131105_iii-assemblea-sinodovescovi_en.html 5. When responding, specific reference to the question number must be given. So, for instance, if one is responding to question 3(b) in the Preparatory Document, that fact should be clearly indicated in the response. All responses must be received by December 2, 2013. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION 11/18/12 $28,288 11/17/13 $27,948 (-1.20%) PHILIPPINES COLLECTION 11/17/13 $10,393 This weekend s second collection is for The Campaign for Human Development and Home Missions. Next weekend s second collection is for the Long Island Catholic Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION TO MARK THE END OF THE YEAR OF FAITH Adoration will be held in our parish Sunday, November 24th from 6:00 8:00 PM Monday, November 25th from 1:00-5:30 PM Tuesday, November 26th from 1:00-5:30 PM Wednesday, November 27th from 7:00-9:00 AM and conclude with Benediction just before the 9:00 AM Mass. NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER FOR LIFE The Church of St. Aidan will hold Adoration for the National Night of Prayer for Life on Sunday, December 8th from 6:00-10:00 PM in the church. All are encouraged to attend to pray for an end to abortion and to restore God s blessings of Life, Liberty and Faith in America. THE LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC MAGAZINE COLLECTION The Long Island Catholic Magazine collection will take place the weekend of November 30th/December 1st. The Long Island Catholic Magazine is a high-quality subscriptionsupported publication. Each month, look forward to reading uplifting and compelling people-based stories of faith. There is something for everyone: news, columns and articles on living our faith, marriage, family, work life, catechesis, sports and public policy. To receive or to continue receiving the magazine for one year (10 issues), a subscription fee of $20 is required. Please include this amount in your Magazine collection envelope. Apart from the $20 subscription fee, contributions are most welcome to help The Long Island Catholic Magazine continue its mission. Thank you so much for your generosity.
2013 ADVENT We have 1 Advent Candle available for memorialization. Advent Candle @ $200.00 Each Inscription If you would like to donate a candle please complete this form and send to the Rectory office with payment as soon as possible. Please make all checks payable to: Church of Saint Aidan. For information please call (516) 746-6585 x9101. Name Telephone # Email All donations will be published in the Bulletin. Yes No Please indicate if you would like your name to appear in the bulletin with your donation. Amount Enclosed $ Cash # Check HOLY NAME SOCIETY CHRISTMAS PARTY St. Aidan s Holy Name Society will be having their annual Christmas Party in Kirwin Hall on December 11th from 7:00-11:00 PM. All Holy Name members and their significant other are invited. There will be food, beverages and dessert. Cost: $13 person, $25.00 a couple. Please make all checks payable to the Holy Name Society. Please leave your reservations at St. Aidan s Rectory. For more information please call Bill Casey at (516) 248-5908, Doug Wallace (516) 294-1150 or Colin Dorney (516) 746-3987. All reservations must be in no later than December 3rd. - - HOLY NAME SOCIETY CHRISTMAS PARTY Name Telephone # # of people attending Amount enclosed $ Make all checks payable to the Holy Name Society.
All are invited to join us for a Special Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of our Father Mario Borg receiving the honor of the title Monsignor from the Bishop of Gozo, Bishop Mario Grech. We will celebrate a Special Mass in his honor, on December 1, 2013 at the 12:00 noon Mass Parish reception will be held immediately following Mass in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Please join us for this special day honoring Monsignor Mario. CHRISTMAS PARTY MEMBERS ONLY Our Christmas party will be held Monday December 2nd at 6:45 PM. (Doors open at 6:30 PM.) Please call Pat Mars at (516) 742-1823 before November 23 rd for tickets. $10.00 for a buffet dinner & party. Christmas Ornament Grab Bag (optional). If you would like to participate, please bring a brand new gift-wrapped ornament, $5.00 limit. Our Chairperson Rae Caramanica has planned a wonderful evening. ALTAR CLEAN-UP The annual altar clean-up will be held on December 13th after the 9:00 AM Mass. Many hands make light work! All are welcome to help. TOY AND FOOD COLLECTION FOR THE NEEDY There will be a toy and food collection for the needy of our parish on Sunday, December 8th at Molly Downes (Willis Avenue, Williston Park) from 11:30 AM-4:30 PM. Santa will be present for the children. Please stop by with your donations. THANK YOU A great big thank you from Sister Rose and the Little Sisters of the Poor for supporting their Craft Fair this past weekend. The Sisters raised $2,800 for Queen of Peace Residence. REMEMBERING OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as we continue to pray for world peace.
2013 CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS The following is a listing of the items that will be available for the 2013 Christmas seasons. Please check the item(s) you would like to donate. Reason for donation (Ex. In Memory of, Family Name, Christmas Greetings, etc.). 2 Large Altar Trees @ $350.00 Each $ Inscription 23 Red Candles & Greens for Windowsills in church @ $75.00 Each $ 1 Large Wreath Left Front Outside Door @ $250.00 $ Inscription 1 Large Wreath Right Front Outside Door @ $250.00 $ Inscription 1 Choir Loft Wreath @ $75.00 Each $ Inscription Evergreen Roping for Church Entrances and Choir Loft @ $200.00 $ Inscription If you would like to donate an item please complete this form and send to the Rectory office with payment as soon as possible. Please make all checks payable to: Church of Saint Aidan. For information please call (516) 746-6585 x9101. Name Telephone # All donations will be published in the Bulletin. Yes No Please indicate if you would like your name to appear in the bulletin with your donation. Amount Enclosed $ Cash Check #
2013 CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS (continued) 2 Large Wreaths in Vestibule of Church @ $200.00 each $ Inscription 1 Large Wreath Front of Gymnasium @ $200.00 $ Inscription 1 Large Wreath Front of Finamore Parish Center @ $200.00 $ Inscription 1 Large Wreath Lower School @ $200.00 $ Inscription 1 Large Wreath Upper School @ $200.00 $ Inscription Front of Rectory (includes lights on trees, wreaths on doors, white branches and lights in front of Our Lady of Fatima) @ $500.00 $ Inscription If you would like to donate an item please complete this form and send to the Rectory office with payment as soon as possible. Please make all checks payable to: Church of Saint Aidan. For information please call (516) 746-6585 x9101. Name Telephone # All donations will be published in the Bulletin. Yes No Please indicate if you would like your name to appear in the bulletin with your donation. Amount Enclosed $ Cash Check #
Williston Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Service Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Doors Open 7:00 PM Service Begins 7:30 PM Community Church of East Williston (East Williston Avenue-corner of High Street) St. Aidan s Youth Rock Band Villages of East Williston and Williston Park Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Clergy from the Church of St. Aidan, LI Taiwanese Church, Church of South India, Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Community Church of East Williston OFFERINGS Please bring non-perishable foods for the Long Island Council of Churches Pantry in Free port. Cash and checks (made payable to Long Island Council Churches) will go to LICC for relief to our neighbors who are suffering. CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN THANKSGIVING MASS There will be a special Thanksgiving Mass on Thursday, November 28th at 9:30 AM. VOLUNTEERS TO DISTRIBUTE BREAD AFTER MASS ARE NEEDED. PLEASE CALL THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE TO VOLUN- TEER AT (516) 746-6585 x9408. There will be no 6:30 AM Mass on Friday, November 29th. There will be the usual 9:00 AM, 12:15 and 5:30 PM Masses. The church will open at 8:00 AM that day.
CUB PACK #221 Cub Pack #221 will be selling popcorn after the 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday, November 23rd and after the 7:30, 9:00 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM Masses on Sunday, November 24th. Popcorn is a healthy snack! Please stop by and support our young scouts in their fundraising efforts. UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY PRAYER GROUP Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, November 29th at 7:30 PM in St. Aidan School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Veneration of Padre Pio s Glove. Music: Ria Music Ministries Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information call Tecky (516) 655-9755. HOLD THE DATE FOR THE 2014 BETHANY RETREAT Mark your calendars for our 2014 Bethany which will be held March 28th & 29th. Registration will open in February, please watch the bulletin for details. ST. AIDAN S BASKETBALL CLINIC St. Aidan Basketball Clinic for 1st and 2nd Grade Boys and Girls. Registration will be held from now till January 5, 2014. Please go to: www.staidanscyo.org for more information and to register. St. Aidan s Basketball clinic is looking for coaches to help with basketball clinic for boys and girls grade 1 and 2 starting January 18th and running eight straight Saturdays. Please contact Peter Best Psbbest@hotmail.com. SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY AND DANCE The Annual Spirituality for Singles Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 8:30 PM to 12 midnight in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Hot buffet, wine & beverages, dessert, DJ and dancing all evening. All singles ages 28+ are welcome. Cost: $25.00 per person. For information please call (516) 561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com.
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following: As the government s implementation of the HHS mandate against us approaches, we bishops stand united in our resolve to resist this heavy burden and protect our religious freedom We, the laity can stand with them in prayer and in letting our government know that we want our religious freedom protected. Join with us by attending our next meeting: The next meeting for St. Aidan Catholics for Freedom of Religion is scheduled for Monday, November 25 th at 7:30 PM in Kirwin Hall. We will be praying the Rosary asking for guidance from the Holy Spirit and Our Lady as we seek to achieve our mission to educate and advocate for our 1 st amendment rights. Please join us. Refreshments will be served. Remember the HHS mandate to affect us on January 1, 2014. THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) POPE ADDRESSES KNIGHTS In a recent address (10 Oct. 2013) to the Board of Directors of the Knights of Columbus, Pope Francis said, I wish to express my gratitude for the unfailing support in which your Order has always given to the works of the Holy See. This support finds particular expression in the Vicarius Christi Fund, which is an eloquent sign of your solidarity with the Successor of Peter in his concern for the universal Church, but it is also seen in the daily prayers, sacrifices and apostolic works of so many Knights in their local Councils, their parishes and their communities. May prayer, witness to the faith and concern for our brothers and sisters in need always be the three pillars supporting your work both individually and corporately. In fidelity to the vision of the Venerable Michael J. McGivney, may you continue to seek new ways of being a leaven of the Gospel and a force for the spiritual renewal of society. As the present Year of Faith draws to a close, I commend all of you in a special way to the intercession of Saint Joseph, the protector of the Holy Father of Nazareth, who is an admirable model of those manly virtues of quiet strength, integrity and fidelity which the Knights of Columbus are committed in preserving, cultivating and passing on to future generations of Catholic men. KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS Corpus Christi Council has several Keep Christ in Christmas items available to show your belief in the real meaning of this Holy Season. Colorful buttons, lawn signs and car magnets are available at reasonable prices. For further details or to buy any of the items contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education Office (516) 746-6585 x9401 or at home at (516) 326-2443. WATCH SPORTING EVENTS The Knights of Columbus Lounge (186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola -lower level) is open Monday Friday evening at 7:30 PM and Sunday afternoons during football season, and has large flat screen TVs for your watching pleasure and reasonably priced beverages. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN? Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves both St Aidan and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights is open to all Catholic Men at least 18 years of age. For information call (516) 746-8643 or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education office (516) 746-6585 x9401. HALL RENTAL Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516) 746-8643.
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL We are almost there!!! $173, 000 GOAL: $173,000 Pledges: $150,834 # of Gifts 639 Amount Needed: $ 22,166 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God By Serving Others Thank you for your generous support of the 2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal. Please remember that any new pledges must be received by December 31 st, 2013 and current pledges must be paid by January 31 st, 2014 for the 2013 Appeal. Completing your 2013 pledge ensures that our Parish will benefit by receiving the full rebate. PARISH: PLEDGE: $ NAME : DOWN PAYMENT: $ ADDRESS: BALANCE: $ Please mail this form and checks made payable to: PHONE: Catholic Ministries Appeal PO Box 4000 DONOR SIGNATURE: Rockville Centre, NY 11571-4000
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA I would like to reflect on the upcoming national holiday of Thanksgiving which we celebrate the last Thursday in November. A day full of traditions, turkey and cranberry sauce, parades, games.! All celebrated around the table with our family, all wonderful and important, how we designate a day out of the year to give thanks! There is a danger although in identifying that thanks is due on only this day, but not others. Gratitude is important, and as people of Faith, giving thanks to God, is special. Thanksgiving is not just a Day, it is a Season!! Let s not overlook the heart of thanksgiving, for many of us the actual holiday is so full of activities that we have little time to reflect on the actual need of saying thanks, both to God from whom we receive all blessings, and to those that bring God s blessings to our lives. Say Thank You to the people in our lives who deserve to hear it from us. Drop someone a note, make a short phone call, it will enrich your life as well as the lives of those who receive it. A small gesture can make a big difference in the life of a person. In your celebration, Don t Miss Jesus!!! Take time to be with Him, go to Mass, receive Him in Holy Communion. The time of intimacy that comes from falling at His feet in gratitude, indeed that will open our hearts to know Jesus more truly and personally. The Lord deserves all our thanks. May our thanks lead us into praise, and enjoy His presence, as He enjoys yours!!! The new CDs we have in our kiosks this week are brought back per your request. Our Lady of Good Success by Matthew Arnold, The Making of a Jewish Nun by Mother Miriam and Evangelizing Catholics by Dr. Scot Hahn. I trust you enjoy them and pass them around. There are many souls who need to listen to them. Thank you for your continued help with this ministry. Your donation helps us to bring new titles every week. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! MANY, MANY, THANKS!!! Toti Conforti VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING The Village of Williston Park CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING will be held on Sunday December 8 th at 6:00 PM in front of Village Hall. All are welcome to attend and join the local Girl and Boy Scouts sing Christmas Carols, accompanied by local school musicians. Santa will arrive by WPFD Fire Truck and will have treats for all kids. Hot coco will be served by the Recreation Committee. Reminder for OP SANTA: Tuesday, December 24 th Santa Volunteers are needed to visit local children s homes and deliver gifts left on their front steps. Volunteer Santas meet at Village Hall on Tuesday, December 24 th by 5:00 PM. This is a long time tradition in Williston Park and the children love their visits from our Santas! We have extra Santa Suits and welcome all to assist with driving also. Please email or call Colleen at Village Hall if you are interested in Volunteering a few hours of your time. The more the Merrier and we ll all be home faster to our own celebrations. Very Happy Thanksgiving!
Join Us for an Evening of Magic! Featuring the hit songs of the holidays With Performances by New York City Entertainers And Special Guests: Students and Alumni from St. Aidan School St. Aidan Angel Choir St. Aidan Women s Ensemble Saturday, December 7, 2013 Monsignor Kirwin Hall Doors open at 6:30 PM ~ Show begins at 7 PM Tickets: $20 Adult $5 Child (enjoy light refreshments and dessert) Tickets on sale after all the Masses beginning November 10 th Proceeds to benefit St. Aidan School /PACE Bring an unwrapped toy for those less fortunate and you will be entered in a special raffle! Questions: Contact Co-chairs Jen Murphy (516) 581-1770 or Kelly Duggan (516) 446-2521 Tickets will be available at the door. Assigned seating limited Name: Phone ( ) Number of Adult Tickets Number of Children Total Enclosed Please return form to: Jen Murphy 12 Foxcroft Rd. Albertson, NY 11507 I can not attend but would like to donate (Please make all checks payable to PACE)
Don t Miss the Catholic Daughters 2013 Christmas Party Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Meeting at 6:30, Party at 7:00 PM $25 per person Msgr. Kirwin Hall Enjoy a delicious dinner while sipping wonderful wine with fabulous friends! Participate in the Ornament Grab Bag, by bringing a wrapped ornament Join in the Elf game, by bringing a small wrapped gift Win fabulous raffles made by some of our talented members Want to Donate a Raffle?, call Helene or Mary Mail or Drop off Reservations by December 2nd to: Helene Pacher, 174 Primrose Road Williston Park, NY 11596 Name Email Phone Amount Enclosed $ Any questions call or email Helene Pacher (516) 294-3104 hpacher@optimum.net or Mary O Hara at (516) 742-1940 marylouise53@optonline.net (Make Check Payable to CDA, Court St. Aidan)
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START A NEW TRADITION JOIN THE ST. AIDAN COMMUNITY at the Chocolate Ginger Bread House Party Saturday, December 21, 2013 Monsignor Kirwin Hall Time: 3:00 PM ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!! Decorate your own pre-constructed 5 ½ Chocolate House. The undecorated house is wrapped in cellophane and sits on a cardboard circle. Decorating items are provided. When finished, re-wrap it and take it home! If you are unable to stay and decorate the house, take your house and decorating kit home to decorate! RESERVATIONS DUE BY 12/13 Bring reservation form and payment to the Rectory Price $15.00 a house Checks should be made payable to Church of St Aidan ------------------------------------------------Name Number of Houses X $15.00 = Phone Number:
Don t Miss St. Aidan Holy Name Society 2nd Annual Super Bowl Raffle Check Out these Four Super Prizes 1st Quarter: $250 2nd Quarter: $500 3rd Quarter: $250 Final: $1500 Here s How it Works: Only 100 Boxes Will Be Sold Cost: $50 Per Box Boxes Will be Picked Randomly You ll be Notified of Box Number by E-mail or Phone Drop off the Below Form to Rectory by January 15, 20134 Winners will be Notified Day After Super Bowl Holy Name 2013 Super Bowl Raffle Name: Phone: Email: Thank You for Your Support of the Holy Name Society Mission! Any questions call Fred Pacher (516) 294-3104 or fpacher@optimum.net
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Love caritas is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force that has its origin in God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, 2009. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SO- CIAL MINISTRY OFFICE! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE ITEMS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE! FOOD PANTRY: We are trying something new with our food pantry! Each week we will highlight one or two items that the pantry is either very low or out of since many people have inquired as to what is needed. The items for the week are: mayonnaise and ketchup. We are also in need of metro cards which we use for our families throughout the year. SHARING OUR TREASURES: Sharing Our Treasures has become a wonderful charitable tradition here at Saint Aidan s. We begin this program this weekend as we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. This feast reminds us that Christ has blessed us with many gifts and treasures and we wish to share our wealth with others less fortunate. This year we have placed ornaments on our Christmas tree located in the Vestibule with requests for gifts for those in need. Please choose an ornament and kindly return the ornament along with your gift to the parish social ministry office or the rectory. Please return by December 13th. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY GIFTS OR GIFT CARDS IN CHURCH! There are many families, senior citizens and singles who are members of our own parish who have benefitted from the generosity of the many individuals who graciously provided gifts this year. In addition we provided gifts to our Covenant Parish - St. John the Baptist, New Ground, Veteran Groups, Nassau University Hospital Pediatrics and other parishes and charitable organizations. Your love and kindness will make a big difference in the life of another this Christmas Season. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. At the Anointing Mass on Sunday, November 24 th, there will be members of the prayer shawl ministry giving out blessed prayer shawls. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The next meeting will take place on Monday, November 25 th. If you or someone you know would like to have one of these shawls or blankets, please contact our office. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410. APARTMENT/ROOM We have several parishioners who need of a new place to live! If you know of or have an apartment or room to rent, can you please contact the parish social ministry office at (516) 746-6585 x9408. The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM and closed for Thanksgiving, November 28 th & Friday, November 29 th. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen
2014 Spring Season First Registration Sunday November 24th 9:00am 12:30pm Signups will be at the Williston Park Village Hall 2 nd floor meeting room. This is the initial registration for spring, 2014. Final registration will take place in late January, 2014. REQUIRED: (1) Original Certificate of Live Birth for all new players. If you played in the WPLL last year, your registration information is on file and will be available at registration time. We ask that when you come in, you update any changes and provide new uniform sizes as required. For new registrants, please download the player registration form from the league website and bring it with you to registration if possible. If you live within the Incorporated Village of Williston Park, you are eligible to play in the WPLL. Division Baseball Softball Fee Pre Tee Ball 05/01/08-04/30/09 Same as Baseball $55 Tee Ball 05/01/07-04/30/08 Same as Baseball $70 Farms 05/01/05-04/30/07 01/01/05-12/31/06 $115 Minors 05/01/03-04/30/05 01/01/02-12/31/04 $130 Majors 05/01/01-04/30/02 01/01/01-12/31/02 $130 Juniors 05/01/98-4/30/01 01/01/98-12/31/00 TBD Discount for families signing up three or more children. Any parents interested in coaching, or who have older children interested in being an umpire, please note this on your registration form or speak to one of the registration volunteers. For more information, visit our website: http://www.wpsports.org Neither this material nor the contents hereof are endorsed by or distributed under the auspice of the school authorities
Calling All Dancers! Saint Aidan Dance Academy is hosting tryouts for a Dance Team number to be performed in our Christmas Show on December 15, 2013. Tryouts are open to girls 7 th -12 th grade with dance experience in lyrical, jazz, or ballet. TRYOUT DATE: Monday, November 25 rd from 6:30-7:00 PM. If chosen, practice will begin on Saturday, November 30 th from 1:30-3:00. There will only be a few practices before the show & they will all be held on Saturday afternoons. To tryout, please prepare a 30-second jazz or ballet/lyrical solo. Please bring your music! Girls interested should email Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com Hope to see you there!
December 8th The Annual Christmas party will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM at Eleanor Rigby s. The cost is $20 and $10 for Kris Kringle if you would like to participate. Please send all reservations to Mrs. Lamere at 83 Genevieve Court, Amityville, NY 11701. For information please call Mrs. Lamere at (631) 608-3104. All reservations must be in by December 3rd. December 8th 1:00-3:00 PM Parker Institute Holiday Cards January 12th 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Finamore Parish Center Clothing & Coat Drive 12:30-1:30 PM Convent Meeting February 9th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting March 16th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting March 30th 9:00-10:00 AM Church Mass 12:00-3:00 PM Lucky Duck Mother/Daughter Brunch April 6th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Finamore Parish Center Birth Right/Mommas House Drive April 17th 1;00-3:00 PM Parker Institute Egg Dying 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting May 4th 9:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Francis Garden Bake & Plant Sale 12:30-2:00 PM Convent Meeting & Elections June 10th 7:00-8:00 PM Church Installation Mass 8:00-9:30 PM Kirwin Hall Meeting Annual dues are $15.00, $16.50 for new members. For information please call Adele Lamere at (631) 608-3104. November 24th Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM December 8th Immaculate Conception Prayer Service in Youth Room & Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM December 22nd Youth Group Christmas Party!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANY- ONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training schedule and register online for a class being offered by several local parishes at www.drvc.org. AIDES WANTED SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM We are in need of high school students to work as aides assisting catechists and children with special needs. We will provide training and guidance. To volunteer or to receive further information please contact Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs at (516) 746-6585 x9406. CONFIRMATION DVDs HAVE ARRIVED Videos were taken of the Confirmation ceremonies that were held on October 19 th. The DVDs from those ceremonies have arrived at the Religious Education office. If you ordered a video, it is available for pick-up in our office during normal office hours. SUBSTITUTES NEEDED! Just as in the case of any school, the Religious Education Program needs people available to serve as substitute teachers in our classes whenever regular teachers are unavailable. If you are willing and able to serve as a substitute, please contact our office (516) 746-6585 x9404. The following are the days, times and grade levels of our classes: Monday 4:00 5:00 PM & 5:30 6:30 PM - 1 st, 2 nd, 4 th & 5 th grades Monday 7:15 8:15 PM 7 th grade Tuesday 4:00 5:00 PM & 5:30 6:30 PM 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd &6 th grades Tuesday 7:15 8:15 PM 8 th grade Wednesday 4:00 5:00 PM & 5:30 6:30 PM 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, & 6 th grades Wednesday 7:15 8:15 PM 7 th & 8 th grades If you are able to serve as a substitute during any of the above time periods please consider becoming a volunteer. CALENDAR REMINDER The schedule for the Religious Education Program for the week of Nov. 25 th is as follows: Day Date Classes Office Monday November 25 th Regular Times Open Normal Hours Tuesday November 26 th Regular Times Open Normal Hours Wednesday November 27 th NO CLASSES Open 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Thursday November 28 th NO CLASSES CLOSED Friday November 29 th NO CLASSES CLOSED OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Monday to Friday.
Religion and Rock-Tune into Religion and Rock with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00-8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite Channel 117. You can visit us anytime to listen or download a show at www.religionandrock.com. or Religion & Rock on Tunes. For more information about our television shows go to www.telecaretv.org. or, for more information, please call (516) 538-8704. COAT COLLECTION-Keep the homeless warm this winter. Contribute a used winter coat or jacked to a soup kitchen that serves 100,000 meals a year. For information contact Tecky at (516) 655-9755. Please help these children and adults. HELP WANTED: Local convent in Rockville Centre is looking for per diem receptionist, up to 20 hours per week. Must be available day and weekend shifts. If interested please call (516) 823-3805 or fax resume to (516) 594-0412. Full-time Assistant Maintenance Plant Engineer needed for a small long term care facility in Queens. Must have at least two years experience and knowledge of various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Painting and carpentry experience a plus. Fax resume to (718) 464-4308 or email to qphumanresources@littlesistersofthepoor.org. MAGNIFICAT DINNER-Magnificat-A Ministry to Catholic Women-A dinner will be held December 5th at Cure of Ars Parish starting at 6:00 PM. Guest speaker Lorraine Gariboldi who started The Life Center. Lorraine will share her inspiring testimony. The cost is $40 per person. For more information call Angela Rizzo at (516) 763-1739. ART ON THE VINE AT THE SEMINARY-The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington will host Art on the Vine on Sunday, December 8, 2013 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. $50 per ticket. Advance purchase preferred, but tickets will be sold at the door. Afternoon will include musical performance, lecture on the history of the Crucifixion image in art, tours of the Seminary, wine tasting, refreshments, and Christmas Boutique. For tickets and information, Seminary Development Office (631) 423-0483 x102, or bmalone@icseminary.edu. ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH, Westbury, NY-A Holiday Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, December 14th form 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. PAX CHRISTI-In Sight Campaign to End Gun Violence-An Interfaith Prayer Service will be held on December 8th at 3:30 PM on the anniversaries of the LIRR Massacre (1993) and Sandy Hook Tragedy (2012) at St. Martha s Church, 546 Greengrove Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553. RESPECT LIFE- Open Your Hearts to Life! Respect Life Contest 2014. Level I (7-8 grade) Level II (9-12 grades). Categories: Music, Photography, Essay, Pin-board Design, Video Clip, Bookmark and Poetry. 1st Prize: $400, 2nd Prize $250 and 3rd Prize $150. Entries deadline: January 27, 2014, Youth Award Ceremony: March 27, 2014. Registration forms are available at www.drvc.org/respectlife.