ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: 631-757-7435 FAX #631-757-0469 E-mail: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Rev. Francois Eale, In Residence Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Allan Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne Deacon Jean Cantave Masses: Saturdays: 4:30pm Sundays: 8am, 10am, 12pm & 5pm (Christian Rock Mass) Weekdays: 8:30am
Mission Statement: St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments. We are sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer, liturgical celebrations and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable. In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the good news of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action. Faith Formation(1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: 631-754-6436 Music Ministry Music Coordinator & Organist: Anthony V. DiDonna anthonydidonna@gmail.com Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson Junior Choir Director: Anthony V. DiDonna anthonydidonna@gmail.com Youth Band Coordinator: Greg Gullotti: 516-449-4346 ggullotti1@optonline.net Youth Ministry Program Ivonne Porpora: 631-499-3780 saintfrancisyouthministry@gmail.com Altar Servers Mildred Torres: 917-617-8892 nov181994@yahoo.com Pastoral Care-Road Angels Josephine Mielcarz: 631-261-4837 Communion to the Homebound: 631-757-7435 Ministry of Consolation & Bereavement Diane Lake: 631-499-0395 Liturgical Ministry Lector & Eucharistic Ministers: Marilyn Reilly: 631-261-2093 Hospital Ministry: Dcn. Jim Byrne: 631-757-3389 Ushers: Paul Sepp: 631-368-7673 St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium.631-651-2655 In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo 631-271-3566 Little People s Liturgy Sundays at the 10:00am Mass. Louise Mordarski: 631-796-2070 Rosy Mandel: 631-651-8431 PB&J Gang 3rd Sunday of the month Leslie Kulewicz: 631-754-2132 Ivonne Porpora: 631-499-3780 Baby Corner Eileen Byrne eileenpbyrne@gmail.com Starfish Coffee House / Young Adult Giovanna Maiello onestarfishthrower@gmail.com Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 631-261-5130 Sacramental Life Baptism: Sundays at 1:30pm Contact the Rectory to schedule. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call the rectory at least six months in advance for an appointment with a parish priest. A marriage preparation program is required. Penance/Reconciliation: Saturdays 2:00 3:30pm Also by appointment Anointing of the Sick: Every second Monday after the 8:30am Mass. Also anytime by calling the rectory at 631-757-7435. Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A. Deacon Jim Byrne: 631-757-3389 Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at 8:00am Rosary: Daily at 8:00am and 9:10am Holy Hours In the church Mondays: Holy Hour for Priests 12:30pm 1:30pm Wednesdays: Sacred Heart Holy Hour 6:30pm 7:30pm Fridays: Patriotic Holy Hour 2:00pm 3:00pm Adoration Mondays & Fridays 9am-5pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: 631-261-0816 Haitian Mass Every 3rd Saturday: 6:30pm Deacon Jean Cantave : 631-896-3747 New Parishioners Every family should be properly registered. Please stop in the sacristy after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office during office hours to pick up a census form.
December 9, 2018 3 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, December 9th, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Patricia Fusaro+, Murry Bakel+, Albert S. Maffucci+, Francesco Verber+ 12:00pm Betsy Dickerson+, Barbara C. Seaman+, Nat Felder+, Adrien Yvonne+, Iloria+, Banks+, Roland+, Elisemene+, Simon+, Lisend+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Faye Zammillo+, Adrienne Joseph+ Monday, December 10th, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Diane McLoskery Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Danielle Giordano Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Ellen Levanti Thursday, December 13th, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Katherine Giordano Friday, December 14th, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Fr. Vincent Rubino Saturday, December 15th, 2018 4:30pm Alfred F. Lozito+, Mary Ellen Kase Robson+ 6:30pm Haitian Mass Sunday, December 16th, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Christopher Porto+, Peter Perz+, Vincent Gulino+, Patricia Fusaro+, Msgr. Jim McDonald+ 12:00pm Vincent Tangorra+, Ints. of Terry & Paul Gitzen, Dr. Emilio Castro Mangalindan+, Adrienne Joseph+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent Monday: International Human Rights Day Tuesday: St. Damasus I Wednesday: Our Lady of Guadalupe Thursday: St. Lucy Friday: St. John of the Cross Ministers for Saturday and Sunday December 15th & 16th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Anne Bardunias, Michael Bardunias, Emilia Caravousanos, Sean Pugni, Mary Schlaikjer Lector: Carol Ann Gallo Russo Altar Servers: Charles Sorrentino Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Dolores Smith Dooley, Claire Intemann, Diane Lake, Michael Lobasso Lector: James Gribbin Altar Servers: Kathryn Morgan 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Craig Butler, Peter Dowd, Lorraine Longo, William O Brien Lector: Neil Coscio Altar Servers: Valerie Giannotti, Maryanne Valentin 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon James Byrne, Thomas Buckley, Nancy Christensen, Joseph Dissler, Lynda Kremmelbein Lector: Ellen Lobasso Altar Servers: Amanda Torres 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Diane French Sblendorio Catherine Kitakis Lector: Michael Kitakis Altar Servers: James Froh Saint Francis Parish/Hun ngton Hospital Eucharis c Schedule Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby December 16th: *Laurette DeCabia, Deacon Jim Byrne, Gabriella Horvath, Nancy Christensen, Catherine Armstrong, Irene Levee Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Marilyn Bossi, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Lorraine Drouin, Baby Layla Rose Edwards, Peggy Evans, Gerard Emma, Paul Gabel, John Geiss, Madison Gilbert, Cindy Giordano, Kathleen Gleason, Thomas Gravina, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, Courtney Kane, Helen Kempski, Kathleen Kessler, Sidney Klebenoff, Frank Kotasek, Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Dawn Levchenko, Carmen Lopez, Clementina Maldunado, Kim Massa, Emily McCarthy, Sean McGrath, Coach Sam Maratto, Doris Mickowski, Charles & Maureen Mooney, Sally Mulholland, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Catherine Opray, Bud Pace, Irene Phillips, Concetta Porter, Frances Powers, Elizabeth Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Marlene & Walter Scheppke, Grace Schimmel, Eleanor A. Thompson, Jolene Wahl,Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Carol Winges, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
December 9, 2018 4 Pastor s Desk When the fullness of time had come As the Scriptures remind us, only then - when all is ready! - does the Son of God, our Savior, come into the world. On the level of our daily life, let s not rush Christmas! Everybody has their traditions and every family does Christmas its own way! So, I m not saying you re wrong if you ve already picked out your tree and it s about to be lit and decorated. Just be aware that is not yet Christmas! The Church has to get through Advent first - a time of longing for the Lord. The commercial world rushes on far ahead. Christmas for them begins the day after Halloween! I ll never forget on one year, I had to get some things at the last minute from a chain drugstore late on Christmas Eve. They were already dismantling Christmas! The decorations and ornaments were disappearing! Valentine s candy was already visible and about to fill the shelves! All this on Christmas Eve. So we really can t decorate the Church yet - we ve got to get through our 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd Sundays of Advent before we can even think about the joy of Christmas. In our private lives with God, we can learn from all of this also - everything in its time - give God the time he needs to do His wonderful works. He s in charge. He s bringing order out of chaos and triumph out of tragedy. Yes, please plan on having a Merry Christmas this and every year, but plan for an Advent that keeps Christmas in view! Let s celebrate when the time has come! Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) November 25th s weekly offering: $7,805.00 Last year s weekly offering: $8,503.00 Bulletin Reflection Good stewards believe that God, who has begun this good work in them, will carry it through to completion. In words and deeds, they can sing with the Psalmist, The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy! Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who strive to respond to God s grace by serving our parish and wider community through offering their time and talent to our Parish Social Ministries and Senior Services. December 9-Second Sunday of Advent: In today s Gospel John the Baptist urges us to Prepare the way of the Lord, and this is what Advent is all about. We are called to help prepare the way of the Lord by making the real meaning of Christmas come alive in our own hearts, in our family and to reach out to those in need. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the suffering and poor to celebrate Christmas. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, December 16th: Zephaniah 3:14 18a Do not fear, Zion, do not be discouraged! The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior. Philippians 4:4 7 The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything make your requests known to God. Luke 3:10 18 [John said,] I am bap zing you with water...he will bap ze you with the holy Spirit and fire. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings.
December 9, 2018 5 Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist Mondays & Fridays 9am 5pm As we gaze upon the Most Blessed Sacrament during Adoration meditate on Who you are with. The Father and I are One. (John: 30) For more information contact: Buckleys @ 631-651-2619 or Lobassos @ 631-486-2155 Blessed Sacrament Adoration Hours Mondays & Fridays 9am 5pm PLEASE COMMITED ADORERS NEEDED Fridays 11am 12noon: 1 Adorers needed Please come and spend an hour with the Divine Healer of your heart and soul, mind and body. Call 631-651-2619 or 631-486-2155. Thank you and may God bless you abundantly for a beautiful holy response. Without 3 committed Adorers per hour, we are not able to continue. Second Week of Advent Leader: O Lord, stir up our hearts that we may prepare for Thy only begotten Son, that through His coming we may be made worthy to serve Thee with pure minds. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen Christmas Schedule December 24th, Christmas Eve (Monday) (Enthronement of the Infant at all Christmas Eve Masses) 4:00pm-Youth Band 6:00pm-Cantor, Organ & Instrumental 10:00pm-Adult Choir & Trumpet December 25, Christmas (Tuesday) 8:00am-Cantor & Organ 10:00am-Junior Choir 12:00pm-Adult Choir December 31st (Monday) New Year s Eve Anticipated Solemnity of Mary 4:30pm & 7:30pm Mass January 1st (Tuesday) New Year s Day Solemnity of Mary 8:30am, 12:00pm, 7:30pm Confessions December 15th, Saturday 2:00pm-4:00pm December 17th, Monday 2:00pm 4:00pm December 19th, Wednesday 7:00pm-9:00pm December 20th, Thursday 2:00pm 4:00pm December 22nd, Saturday 12:30pm 3:30pm
December 9, 2018 6 St. Francis Gift Shop New and Exciting Gifts Religious Items Special Order from Catalog Available Our Gift Shop is open on Hospitality Sundays. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CALL 631-757-7435 St. Francis Seniors will be meeting here at St. Francis the first Monday of each month from 11:30am 1:00pm in the Lower Church. DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP Thursdays, 1-3pm in the basement auditorium here at St. Francis. First Saturday devotions at St. Francis @ 11:00am. Join us for Confession & Rosary Holy Mass at 11:30am Every First Saturday - join in praying 1000 Hail Marys in the church at 6:30pm
December 9, 2018 7 Family Activity: The Giving Manger This Advent at St. Francis, embrace a beautiful Christmas tradition that reminds us that Jesus is at the heart of the season: The Giving Manger! Here's how it works: Encourage your child to do one good deed in honor of baby Jesus each day! Write down those small acts of kindness and bring them to "Little People Liturgy" at the 10 am Sunday Mass. (Little ones process to the basement). For each deed your child completes, she/he will be given a piece of straw to place in Jesus' cradle in the manger. As the cradle is filled with hay, it will warm baby Jesus... and your hearts! What a wonderful way to ready our hearts for Jesus this season! God of power and mercy, you blessed the Americas at Tepeya with the presence of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe. May her prayers help all men and women to accept each other as brothers and sisters. Through your justice present in our hearts may Your peace reign in the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. December 12, 2018
December 9, 2018 8 Please keep in your prayers our deceased friends and relatives Charles Regensburg Murrry Bakel Joseph DeRiso Joan Mander Andrew Viglucci Julia O Shaughnessy Patricia Maddolena Katherine Haldas Attention Eucharistic Ministers! We are in desperate need of EMs for the homebound. The number of homebound in our parish has greatly increased. Please call the Rectory if you can help! The St. Francis chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for volunteers. All are welcomed to help assist the needy in our own neighborhood as we stay within church boundaries. Please contact Phil DeDora at returncomplete@aol.com if you can help! Check out our new CDs $4 each Many titles to choose from! Road Angels are needed to drive parishioners to and from doctor appointments. Please call the Pastoral Care Office if you can help at 261-4837
December 9, 2018 9 The Weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner is: George Smith! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner Needs Donations: Huggies diapers sizes,3,4,5 and 6. We also need baby wipes and shampoo. Donations should be placed in the wooden bin in the Hallway to left of the vestibule. We are unable to take big items, if the item doesn t fit in the bin, please don t leave it. We thank you so much for your generosity as always. Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 12/7/18 Fran Azzara 12/14/18 Fran Azzara 12/21/18 Gail Lyons 12/28/18 Gail Lyons If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794 Altar Servers are needed! If you can help please contact Deacon Allan at 754-6436 Tuesday evening December 11th Rosary @6pm followed by Mass @ 7pm and celebrating the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the rest of the night. Including some mariachi music in the gymnasium plus food and a reenactment of the story St. Anthony of Padua in East Northport Cheshire & 5th Ave.
December 9, 2018 10 Our St. Francis Giving Trees are up! Remember - wrap your gi, a ach the tag to it, and place it back under the tree no later than Monday December 10th. God bless you for your generosity. Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang St Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn YM Dec. 9, 6:15pm-7:45pm PB&J Dec. 16, 6:30pm-8pm For God who said Let the light shine out of darkness, made his light shine in your heart. ~ 2Corinthians 4:6a St. Francis Rocks! Do you like to sing? Play an instrument? Then join us every Sunday for the 5pm Youth Mass Rehearsal starts at 4pm in the church. It s a fun way to be involved in your church! For information about the Youth Mass Contact our Youth Music Coordinator Greg at ggullotti1@optonline.net Not sure about joining, come check out the 5 pm Sunday Mass and see what it s all about! Join us the third Sunday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm in the lower church Donations of smooth peanut butter, jelly, bread and sandwich bags are always appreciated Good for community service hours Loving hands, caring hearts All are welcome ~ Next date 12/16 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 876 Sandwiches!! Thanks to all who helped! Jr. Choir Calling all boys and girls, grade 2 and up. Come join the St. Francis Jr. Choir. Rehearsal will be from 11-11:30, after Sunday Mass. Come sing, have fun and enjoy a snack too. Meet at the piano. Just bring a smile. For info email: Anthony DiDonna: AnthonyDidonna@gmail.com
December 9, 2018 11 Thirsting for Healing? Living Water Center is a place which provides the Healing Waters of Counseling, Prayer and Hope to those who come through our doors in Melville. Our therapists are rooted in prayer that is a basic part of our tradition and faith. Living Waters Center provides individual, Family and Couples Therapy for all life situations. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information, please call 631-754-3990 or go to our website www. livingwaterscounseling.biz Trinity Regional School Fall Open House Schedule Wednesday, December 12 All Open Houses are from 9 to 11 AM Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue East Northport, NY 11731 631-261-5130 www.trinityregional.org Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls are now accepting registrations for the 2019 summer season. The camps located in the Lakes Region of NH, offer 2-week overnight sessions for children, ages 6-15. Round trip bus transportation is available out of Long Island. For more information or to request a brochure, contact Brendan Stackhouse at 603-364-5851 or email Brendan@bfcamp.com, or visit and register online at www.bfcamp.com. Please don t wait as sessions fill quickly. The gift of a summer camp experience could be the ideal Christmas present for your child or grandchild. PRAYER FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE O prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in the military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil, Please guard our churches, our homes, and our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who are within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon true justice. Please instill in the hearts and minds of people everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen. Knights of Columbus2019 Membership Drive The St. Joseph Council represents the Greenlawn and Centerport area and parishes. We are a Catholic faith based fraternity focused on local charitable activities and needs. If you are 18 or over and are interested in serving others, please consider joining us! Leave a message with your contact info at 631-754-9488 or email grandknight4810@gmail.com Thank you!