October 30, 2016 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: 757-7435 FAX #757-0469 E-mail: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org Sacramental Life Baptism: Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm Parents should contact the Rectory before the birth of the child. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required after the interview. 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 757-7435. Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon David Campbell Deacon Jean Cantave Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne
October 30, 2016 2 Parish Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon 5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass) Monday Friday: 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: as announced. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am 3:30pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm Closed 12:30pm 1:15pm Daily Evenings: By appointment only MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, October 30th, 2016 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Armando Viteritti+, Dorothy M. Hren+, Rose Malchiodi+, Crescenzo Sciancalepore+, Robert E. Schuler+ 12:00pm Ints. of Judith Torchon 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Monday, October 31st, 2016 8:30am In Thanksgiving to St. Martin de Porres 7:30pm Kurt Wagenhauser+ Tuesday, November 1st, 2016 All Saints Day 8:30am Mario Piscitelli & Angelo Abbatiello+ 4:30pm Helen Frith+ Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 All Souls Day 8:30am Novena of Masses Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 8:30am Novena of Masses Friday, November 4th, 2016 8:30am Novena of Masses Saturday, November 5th, 2016 4:30pm Novena of Masses 7:00pm First Saturday Mass Sunday, November 6th, 2016 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Mary Leary+, Dorothy M. Hren+, John Salerno Jr., Antonin Scalia+, All Who Die Untimely Deaths+ 12:00pm Louis Carbonaro+, Philip Migbaccio+, Geraldine Matrullo+, Joan Romanelli+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby November 6th: *Charles Giardino, Helen Flanders, Gabriella Horvath, Ginny Moore, Carol O Hea, Marilyn Reilly Please pray for the sick of the Parish Ministers for Saturday and Sunday November 5th & 6th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Diane Bauge, Pat Breenan, Lisa Love, Ingrid DeJoie, Mary Schlaikjer Lector: Robert Bauge Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Pat Ammirato, Helen Flanders, Dolores Dooley, Clare Intemann Lector: James Gribbin 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Joe Dissler, Craig Butler Lector: Linda Bokuniewicz 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Nancy Christensen, Mariejo Prezeau, Lynda Kremmelbein Lector: George Pozderec 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Cathy Kitakis, Diane Young Lector: Michael Kitakis Luigi Aliperti, The Bauge Family, Ruperto Caruajal, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Denise Cotuleo, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Joseph & Peggy Dissler, Lorraine Drouin, Gerard Emma, Walter Fay, Liam Forstor, Paul Gabel, John Geiss, Kathleen Gleason, Theresa Graffeo, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, August Justesen, Courtney Kane, Frank Kotasek, Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Janice A. Lewis, Carmen Lopez, Clementina Maldunado, Kim Massa, Emily McCarthy, Sean McGrath, Coach Sam Maratto, Doris Mickowski, Jean Newland, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Catherine Opray, Bud Pace, Philip Gene Phelan, Irene Phillips, Frances Powers, Debby Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, TJ Renz, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Marian Stewart, Beatrice Sullivan, Eleanor A. Thompson, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
October 30, 2016 3 This Sunday at our 10:00am Mass we welcome Bishop Robert Brennan to preside at our special liturgy commemorating our 50th Anniversary as a Parish. Bishop Brennan represents our Diocesan Bishop Murphy and serves as Vicar General of the Diocese, Bishop Murphy s closest collaborator in the administration of the Diocese. We have planned a genuinely festive Mass and Celebration with a luncheon to follow for all attendees. If you read this before the Mass, please make every effort to come and fill the house with song and joy! All our musical groups will be playing! May God richly bless our Parish and all our faithful Parishioners! Daylight Savings Time ends November 6th All Saints Day Masses Oct. 31, 7:30pm Nov. 1, 8:30am, 4:30pm All Souls Day Masses Nov. 2, 8:30am The Rectory, Pastoral Care & Religious Ed Offices will be closed Nov. 1st for All Saints Day
October 30, 2016 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday s weekly offering: $7,940.00 Last year s weekly offering:$9,103.50 Bulletin Reflection We are called to be good stewards of our personal vocations. St. Paul s prayer for the Thessalonians is therefore ours, too - that our God may make (us) worthy of his calling and powerfully bring to fulfillment every good purpose and every effort of faith. ARISE Prayer PROGRAM Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who help spread the faith by living the faith. October 30:Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time In the Gospel today, Zacchaeus accepts our Lord joyfully; and the sign of his acceptance is his open house and his resolution to give half of his goods to the poor. In the month of October, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring God s love and mercy to families by providing food and money for utility and rent bills, etc. Thank You! SUNDAY READINGS for next week, November 6th: 2 Maccabees 7:1 2, 9 14 [They] marveled at the young man s spirit, because he regarded his sufferings as nothing. 2 Thessalonians 2:16 3:5 [The Lord] will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. Luke 20:27 38 He is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings. ARISE Encountering Christ Today Living in Today s Stress Filled, world How can we discover The peace that transcends all understanding (Phil 4:7) Come October 31, 2016 10:30am 12:00 noon Lower Church and discover the answer Light refreshments Facilitator: Bob Bauge Also Nov.7, 14, 21 & 28 If you plan to attend, please phone Bob at 631-757-1147 and leave a message
October 30, 2016 5 Did you know that the Catholic Ministries Appeal makes it possible? For us to join together as one Catholic family on Long Island to serve more than 600,000 people each year? It is only because of the generous support of tens of thousands of parishioners throughout the Diocese that we are able to serve all of God s people here on Long Island. If you have already made your gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, please know how deeply grateful we are for your generous support. If you have not yet made a gift, we prayerfully invite you to consider doing so. As always, you have the option to make a pledge which would be payable over the next few months. 2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal One Faith, Family and Community Catholicminisriesappeal.org 516-678-5800 ext. 296 Turkeys, Turkeys everywhere not quite yet but the members of the St. Vincent DePaul Conference are already gearing up as how to provide turkeys and all the fixings for over 200 families in our Parish. You can bring a turkey (please, no more than 15 lbs.) or if that presents a problem, a supermarket gift card will be gratefully accepted. Turkeys or gift cards can be dropped off at the Rectory until Thursday, Nov. 17th. Canned goods that are traditional for Thanksgiving - yams, Cranberry sauce, coffee, canned vegetables, soup, juice, jello, gravy, stuffing, etc. can be dropped off at any time in the Church vestibule. Join us for Lectio Divina & coffee after Mass on Tuesdays in the lower church. 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 St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner Needs Donations: Huggies diapers sizes, 3,4,5 and 6. We also need baby wipes and shampoo. We thank you so much for your generosity as always. Donations should be placed in the crib located on the right of the vestibule in the Church.
October 30, 2016 6 Monday, November 7th FRIEND US! Find information and pictures on parish activities. www.facebook.com/stfrangreenlawn Check out our new Photo Gallery on our website, www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org. Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 11/4/16 Diane Young 11/11/16 Cathy Kitakis 11/18/16 Terry Iaquinto 11/25/16 Alice Buck If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794 II. Eric Apicella,, St. Anthony s, Rocky Pt. NY to Bridget Crowe, St. Francis, Greenlawn II. Kevin Walter, St. Michael the Archangel, Cary NC to Bettina LaPalme, St. Michael the Archangel, Cary NC DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP Thursdays, 1-3pm in the basement auditorium here at St. Francis. Check your Gala Raffle tickets and contact the Rectory if you have these winning numbers! 105748 553210 104749 553396 105781 105627 104756
October 30, 2016 7 RESPECT LIFE NEWS Next Sunday is Food Collec on Sunday Baskets will be available at the doors of the church for your contribu ons. Please help to feed the hungry of the parish.
October 30, 2016 8 The weekly St. Francis Booster Club winner is: Dolores & Andy Massalin Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang St Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! 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 11/20 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 431 Sandwiches!! Thanks to all who helped! St. Francis Youth Ministry Dates: Oct. 29 Midnight Run Nov. 6 YM Nov. 10-13 Boys DDA Nov. 13 Cook for Boys DDA & Closing Nov. 20 PB &J Dec. 3 Catholic Charities Serve- A- Thon Dec. 11 TBA COME AND JOIN US@ St Francis of Assisi Parish Hall 757-7435 LIFE TEEN FEATURING ~ Fun ~ Fellowship ~ Prayer ~ Faith ~ Service ~ Events ~ Retreats 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!
October 30, 2016 9 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 Do you crochet or knit? General Needs, an organization based in the Commack/East Northport area, assists needy and homeless veterans. They are seeking volunteers to crochet or knit warm blankets (50" x 60") for a needy veteran. The blankets will be distributed at Christmas, so they must be completed by mid-december. Finished blankets may be left at the rectory. If you have any questions, contact Laura Czeczotka, St. Francis parishioner and a volunteer at General Needs, at 631-368-6866. They have given us so much. Let us help them in their time of need. For more information about this organization and how to help veterans, visit them at www.general-needs.com Please Patronize Our Bulle n Adver sers Thanks to our adver sers who sponsor this bulle n. Support them with your business. 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. The Knights of Columbus St. Joseph council of the Greenlawn/Centerport area are looking for Catholic men to join our Catholic fraternity. If you are interested in doing charitable and helping those in need, please call: 754-9488 and leave a message with your contact info. Thank you BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP St. Patrick s Church, 400 Main Street, Huntington Group meets on the second Wednesday 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.