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 16, 2018 3 MASSES FOR THE WEEK 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 Monday, December 17th, 2018 8:30am James Reilly+ Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Bill & Christopher Giordano Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Austin & Ann Finley Thursday, December 20th, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Msgr. Peter Vaccari Friday, December 21st, 2018 8:30am John Catalonotto Sr.+ Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 4:30pm Ints. of Jacob & Alyssa Jones Sunday, December 23rd, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Patricia Fusaro+, Joseph & Gloria Dowd+, Terry DeMayo+ 12:00pm Ints. of the Buckley Family, Adrienne Joseph+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Sanjare Ferdinand Int. of Hope SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent; Las Posadas begins Tuesday: International Migrants Day Friday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins Ministers for Saturday and Sunday December 22nd & 23rd Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon James Byrne, Marie Ingrid Dejoie, Mary Lemp, Carol Ann Callo Russo, Frances Takach Lector: Mary Schlaikjer Altar Servers: Need Help Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Gawaine Esteibar, Rosemarie Esteibar, William Giordano, James Gribbin, Francis Neary Lector: Diane Lake Altar Servers: Owen Murphy 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Michele Gallo, Nathan Kerr, Judy McKenna, Carol Nucci Lector: Peter Dowd Altar Servers: Andrew Kerr 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Barbara Beller, Lorraine Longo, George McGann, Mariejo Prezeau Lector: Paul Papa Altar Servers: Alex Torres 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Ivonne Vega Porpora, Ann Ahlstrom Saxer Lector: Albert Porpora Altar Servers: James Froh Saint Francis Parish/Hun ngton Hospital Eucharis c Schedule Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby December 23rd: *Ginny Moore, Deacon Jim Byrne, Bob Kiley, Linda Wilson, Brian Wilson, Kathy Dyckes 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 16, 2018 4 Pastor s Desk From Sister Jolante OSB and the Missionary Sisters of St. Benedict: God s everlasting today has come down Into the fleeting today of the world and lifted our momentary today into God s eternal today. God is so great that he can become small. God is so powerful that he can make himself vulnerable and come to us as a defenseless child, so that we can love him. God is so good that he can give up his divine splendor and came down to a stable, so that his goodness might touch us, give itself to us and continue to work through us. This is Christmas: You are my son; this day I have begotten you. God has become one of us, so that we can be with him and become like him. -Pope Benedict XVI Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) December 2nd s weekly offering: $8,443.00 Last year s weekly offering: $9,302.00 Bulletin Reflection Today s Gospel provides a blue print for good stewardship: Let the man who has two coats give to him who has none. The man who has food should do the same. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who prepare for the coming of Christ by sharing what they have with those who have less...or none! December 16-Third Sunday of Advent: In today s Gospel John the Baptist says, Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise Christmas is a time of love and gift giving please share your abundance by giving a gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that those who do not have clothes and food can share in the blessings of Christmas. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, December 23rd: Micah 5:1 4a He shall take his place as shepherd by the strength of the Lord... And they shall dwell securely. Hebrews 10:5 10 When he came into the world, he said: Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me. Luke 1:39 45 [Elizabeth cried out,] Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. 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 16, 2018 5 Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist Mondays & Fridays 9am 5pm Restless hearts find joy and peace During Eucharistic Adoration. You have made us for Yourself O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee. (St. Augustine) Third Week of Advent Leader: O Lord, we beg Thee, Incline Thy ear to our prayers and enlighten the darkness of our minds by the grace of Thy visitation. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. For more information contact: Buckleys @ 631-651-2619 or Lobassos @ 631-486-2155 Congratulations to Father Peter on the 49th Anniversary of His Ordination 12/19/1969 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 Newly Baptized: Carter John Apicella Ashton Roger Steinmuller Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 12/14/18 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 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! 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. Please note there is no meeting on January. Our next meeting will be February 4th
December 16, 2018 6 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 16, 2018 7 The St. Francis Gift Shop and St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank our parishioners who donated and came down during our Christmas Hospitality to show their support! Check out our new CDs $4 each Many titles to choose from! The St. Francis Christmas Booster Club Winner is: Emmanuel Valcourt! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! 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!
December 16, 2018 8 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! FREE! FORMED, a revolutionary online platform, provides access to the best Catholic audio talks, movies, ebooks and video-based studies from trusted providers like the Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, Catholic Answers, Sophia Institute Press and St. Paul Center right at your fingertips! Featuring compelling and trustworthy teachers: 8FDCCZ 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 16, 2018 9 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. Altar Servers are needed! If you can help please contact Deacon Allan at 754-6436 Tune into Religion and Rock with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00am 8:00am on WBAB 103.3FM or 95.3FM on Long Island s East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00pm on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00pm on XM Satellite, Channel 117. To listen online or receive more information regarding Religion and Rock, go to www.religionandrock.com or at Religion and Rock on ITUNES. FRIEND US! Find information and pictures on parish activities. www.facebook.com/stfrangreenlawn www.facebook.com/starfishcoffeehouse www.facebook.com/st-fran-youth-514028458626600 Check out our new Photo Gallery on our website, www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org.
December 16, 2018 10 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 16, 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 BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP St. Patrick s Church, 400 Main Street, Huntington Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Rectory basement. We are a group of women who have been afflicted with this disease and we meet to lend support to one another through our difficult times. If you are interested in learning more about our group feel free to contact Marlene Gerdts (631) 549-3447 or Jean Whitcomb (631) 261-1166. All are welcomed. 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!