Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax) The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Mission Statement We, the parish family of the Church of Saint Aidan, strengthened by the Eucharist and encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all, for we recognize that everyone is a child of God and no one should be excluded. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting social justice, engaging our youth in every aspect of parish life, and offering care and compassionate service to all. We invite everyone to walk with Jesus and experience His healing power and love. Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 19, 2017 Blessed are those who hope in the Lord. The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Jerry Mathew, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106 Rev. Richard Britto, Associate Pastor Deacon Salvatore B. Villani Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412 Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130 E-mail address bdrago@staidanparish.org www.staidanparish.org St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Miss Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Mrs. Julie O Connell, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Faith Formation & Special Needs ext. 9406 Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408 Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410 Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403 SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext. 9592 Members: Cathy Frischmann, Bonnie Parente, Mary Ellen Testa, Suellen Peterson, and Jackie McHugh, Xavier Fleming, Robert Rynkar Buildings & Grounds Department ext. 9122 Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Morning 9:00 AM Saturday Evening 5:00 and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:30 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101 Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTS The required Baptism class for new parents is held the second Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass parents are asked to gather at St. Joseph s statue to the right of the main altar. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 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 1:00-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2017 Weekday-Presidents Day Sir 1: 1-10; Mk 9: 14-29 6:30 AM Nicole Parker 7:30 AM Pat Hillery (Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Ellen Collins (Birthday Rem.) 12:30 PM Antonio Machado (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Nahor Chaves (Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2017 St. Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Sir 2: 1-11; Mk 9: 30-37 6:30 AM Sean Donohue 7:30 AM Robert & Anna Kirwin 9:00 AM James & Lillian Kirwin 12:30 PM Magdalen Costkow 5:30 PM Sophie & Vincent Peplowski WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017 The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 1 Pt 5: 1-4; Mt 16: 13-19 6:30 AM Msgr. Robert Kirwin 7:30 AM Robert & Anna Kirwin 9:00 AM Steven Rubino 12:30 PM Paul Avelli (8th Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Trudie Petrunti THURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2017 St. Polycarp Bishop and Martyr Sir 5: 1-8; Mk 9: 41-50 6:30 AM James & Lillian Kirwin 7:30 AM Robert & Anna Kirwin 9:00 AM Lv. Ints. of Nick Siciliano 12:30 PM Pacifico Fortunato 5:30 PM John Lettis FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 Weekday Sir 6: 5-17; Mk 10: 1-12 6:30 AM Robert & Anna Kirwin 7:30 AM James & Lillian Kirwin 9:00 AM Lv. Ints. of Lisa Reali & Family 12:30 PM Gregg Fiore 5:30 PM Virginia Pardio SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2017 Weekday Sir 17: 1-15; Mk 10: 13-16 9:00 AM Catherine Gildea (7th Anniversary Rem.) 12:30-1:30 PM Confession 4:00-5:00 PM Confession 5:00 PM Joseph Parendo (Birthday Rem.) Michael Affrunti Pierce Thomas Browne Stanley Ogden 7:30 PM Louis Andriano SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 49: 14-15; 1 Cor 4: 1-5; Mt 6: 24-34 7:30 AM Colleen Keane 9:00 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 10:30 AM Molly Murphy 12:00 PM Raj Ochani (Birthday Rem.) Donald R. Muller (4th Anniversary Rem.) Dolores Donato Toti Conforti 5:00 PM Edward J. Rogan (19th Anniversary Rem.) Anointing of the sick after the 12:00 PM Mass. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK The opportunity to be anointed with the Oil of the Sick will take place on Sunday, February 26th after the 12:00 noon Mass. All who wish to be anointed should gather in Mary s transept immediately after the Mass. If you are facing surgery, suffering from increased physical, mental, emotional illness or suffering from chronic pain, you should consider being anointed. BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of ELLEN M. COLLINS (Birthday Remembrance) Requested by Edna, Ken & Jane FLOWER MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of ELLEN M. COLLINS (Birthday Remembrance) Requested by Paul Collins (Main Altar)
February 19, 2017 TEEN DRINKING Quite recently (and we weren't on the subject) a woman friend of mine told me that her two teenage children had never attended a drinking party and they had no desire to anyway. That was so encouraging to me because we live in a very pro-drink culture where drinking is often a badge of acceptance and being cool. It's no surprise to me since teenage drinking mirrors so much the alcoholic activity of college students and a society that in so many instances is bent on anesthetizing itself from real life. Let's face it excessive drinking is an escape! St. Gregory the Great (died 604) was a pope who spoke very directly and pointedly about the responsibilities of pastors he pulled no punches. He indicated that bishops were not to be like dumb watchdogs who saw the wolf coming to destroy the flock and simply kept quiet. The same applies to ordinary pastors we have the responsibility to guard and protect the people entrusted to us to the extent that is possible. Taking St. Gregory's advice to heart, I would like to talk about the subject of teen drinking and the role of parents in safeguarding their children from this unfortunate and pervasive threat to their personal happiness. Even the US government is worried about this problem. Readers of this column may recall that in the past I have cited a government study that indicated 40% of teens had experimented with alcohol by the time they reached the 8th grade. Wow! Some will argue that teen drinking is just a phase kids go through and that you just live with it and it will take care of itself. That is a lie! They don't have to drink and they shouldn't. (I'm not talking about a very little wine at a family dinner but I am talking about drinking with friends and the endless beers and other beverages. Catholic teaching is that excessive drinking is sinful it is a form of gluttony and deliberate drunkenness is a serious sin, a grave offense against the law of God. This needs to be taught by parents through their clear instruction and example. Kids who come from parents who abuse alcohol habitually will often enough do the same themselves. Kids will respect parents who have clear and definite moral guidelines and will not permit their children to live like people who know nothing of Jesus Christ and the teaching of His Church. I so much admire the deep love that parents have for their children. One of the best things they can do is give their children a strong and Catholic moral background. We all know that many parents, in a mistaken attempt to be "friends" with their children, are willing to go along with things that are highly questionable. They do this because they feel pressured by what other parents think and do. Some of them are insecure in their own parenting skills and have a nagging fear that their
children will be unpopular if they are "too strict." Teen drinking has an unlimited potential for causing manifest evil and is often the road to alcoholism. I ask parents to have courage to be thoroughly Catholic and talk realistically with their teens about drinking. We believe in the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. These teachings do not change because of a society that has largely turned its back on God. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald MASS TO MEET BISHOP BARRES The parishioners of St. Aidan are invited to attend a Mass at St. Mary s Church, Manhasset to meet our new bishop, Bishop John Barres. The Mass will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 22nd. All are welcome to attend. SICK: PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED Virginia Fallon, Barney Rinaldi, Judy Eberson-Kostovik, Joan McDermott, Mark Matthews, Kathleen Gattis, Joyce French, Chris Lynch, Terry Laughlin, Margaret Cacioppo, Audrey Scott, Ann Tartaglia, Philip Capobianco, Rose Cascio, Kate Kengot, Kimberly Kurz, Imelda & Mariano Buenventura, Jo Jansen, Sandra Lisanti Holecek, John Ahlstrom, Frances Mistretta, Frances Rakowski, Baby Noak, Kilja Lee, Betul Gecer, Maureen La-o, Jaxon Ginsberg, Alfred Pietrzak, Marilyn Peterson, Sister Providence, Sister Anthony Therese Roncallo, Jim Dowd, Maureen La-O DECEASED: Anthony Simas, Antoinette Leprine Parato, Susan Daitz, Elana Gonzalez, John Sheremetta and for all those who have died serving our country. STEWARDSHIP 02/14/16 $21,886 02/12/17 $22,001 (+0.53%) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COLLECTION 02/12/17 $ 5,031 2018 MASS BOOK OPENING The 2018 mass book will be opened on Saturday, March 4th in Finamore Parish Center 9:00-11:00 AM. A maximum of three masses will be available at that time. Any questions please call (516) 746-6585 x9101.
2017 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL WHY SHOULD I GIVE TO THE APPEAL? We must always walk in the presence of the Lord, in the light of the Lord...those who walk in the light have a presence of God inside them Pope Francis calls us to receive and give Christ s mercy. Mercy, our Holy Father says, is a wellspring of joy, serenity and peace. Your gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal will extend Christ s mercy throughout our Long Island Community and our Universal Church.
DOMINICAN VILLAGE Prayerful appreciation to our pastor, priests, staff and parishioners to all who went out of their way to chat with us last Sunday at the tables in the rear of the church about their helpful experiences with Sisters. Thank you also for your generous donations to help our retired and infirm Sisters. Blessings to you and your families, Sisters Mary Pat and Laura LITURGY CORNER Finally, we have the Concluding Rites during which the celebrant, assisted by a deacon if present, offers us a Final Blessing and Dismissal as we receive God s blessing and are instructed to go in peace, glorifying the Lord by our lives, sharing the Word of God and His blessing of peace we just received with all whom we meet throughout our week. PEANUT BUTTER GANG Thank you everyone who volunteered to make peanut butter sandwiches at our last session. We made about 1,040 sandwiches and 68 wash-up kits. The Gang meets on the second Saturday of every month. Join us if you can. ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society monthly Mass will be March 5th at 9:00 AM for Rosarians Mary Linkletter and Louise Catalano. Please assemble in the back of the church at 8:45 AM to say a decade of the Rosary. Our General meeting is March 6th at 7:30 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. All invited. Our Speaker for the evening will be Eileen Cronin, host of L. I. Irish Station at Hofstra University which airs every Saturday afternoon. A wonderful "Story Teller" covering her Irish ancestors and growing up in the Bronx. Come join us for a fun evening. PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDAR - Every First Sunday of the month is St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society Mass at 9:00 AM and the following Monday is the Rosarian's General Meeting in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA This year people all over the world will celebrate the 100 th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, Portugal, and Her message which is as relevant and urgent today as it was in 1917. We all need to know and understand what happened at Fatima and take seriously Our Lady s prophetic message. If we want peace in our hearts, our homes and our world we need to know Our Lady s message of peace and how we can achieve it. There is an excellent documentary, Finding Fatima, and a movie, The 13 th Day, you can watch FREE on FORMED.org. If you haven t already registered at FORMED.org, you can do so using the parish code: 07d527, for free access. Once registered, you can log in with your own password. In our kiosks there are CDs, books and booklets about Fatima and Our Blessed Mother for you and whoever you care to help on your journey. There is a slot in the kiosk where you can insert your donation. Thank you so much and may God richly bless you and your loved ones.
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION www.cffor.org "Even in my suffering I was comforted because your promise gave me life." Psalm 119:50 Freedom of Faith vs. Doctor Assisted Suicide Laws: Vermont: Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys have filed suit in federal court against Vermont Board of Medical Practice, etc. on behalf of doctors who fear that state agencies are construing Vermont's assisted suicide law as requiring them, regardless of their conscience or oath to "do no harm", to counsel patients on doctor-prescribed death as an option. According to state agencies, only doctors may refer patients to others for assisted suicide counseling. However, these health care professionals contend it is unethical for them to counsel for, refer for, or in any way participate in suicide. "The government shouldn't be telling health care professionals that they must violate their medical ethics in order to practice medicine," said ADF Senior Counsel. "These doctors and health workers deeply believe that suffering patients need understanding and sound medical treatment, not encouragement to kill themselves. The state has no authority to order them to act contrary to that sincere and time-honored conviction." (adflegal.org, 7/21/16) California: The insurance company for terminally ill Stephanie Parker, wife and mother of four, denied her a different chemotherapy drug after California's End of Life Option Act was passed in 2016. She was told that while chemotherapy was denied, suicide pills were covered under her plan. "As soon as this law was passed... patients fighting for a longer life end up getting denied treatment, because this (suicide) will always be the cheapest option," she said. (washingtontimes.com, 10/20/16) Hippocratic Oath: "... I will use treatment to help the sick according to my ability and judgment, but never with a view to injury and wrong-doing. Neither will I administer poison to anybody when asked to do so, nor will I suggest such a course." KNIGHTS CORNER NASSAU COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPORTS NIGHT DINNER-DANCE The Knights of Columbus are conducting a dinner-dance to benefit Special Olympics. This dance will be held at the Corpus Christi Council # 2502 Hall at 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, on Saturday, February 25 th from 6:00 10:00 PM. Whether you support the Yankees, Mets, Red Storm or Gaels attendees are invited to wear their favorite sports team jersey to the dance. The cost of $ 50 per person includes an open buffet dinner, dancing to the sounds of DJ Jerry, beer, wine, soda, dessert and coffee. A cash bar is available for mixed drinks. Contact Steve Driscoll (800) 997-1237 for further information and reservations. SUNDAY, MARCH 5 TH Mineola St Patrick s Parade Corpus Christi Council (186 Jericho Turnpike) open from 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm. FREE ADMISSION! Live music, Irish food and drink at reasonable prices. Come on down and join us for a great celebration. Saturday, March 11 th - The Council holds its annual St. Patrick Dinner-Dance from 8:00 12:00 PM, honoring Fr. Malcolm Burns as our Irishman of the Year. Music for your dancing and listening pleasure provided by the band The Switch. Entertainment also provided by Feis na Nollag step dancers from the Donny Golden School of Irish Dance. Shepherd s Pie, full corned-beef and cabbage family style dinner, open bar, dessert & coffee for the cost of $ 55 per person. For information and reservations call Jim Corrigan at (516) 326-2443. KNIGHT OF THE YEAR BRUNCH Corpus Christi Council #2502 celebrates the Knight of the Year with a Brunch on Sunday, April 23 rd beginning at 1:00 PM. This year we honor Past Grand Knight Jim Corrigan. Cost is $ 20 per person. For reservations, contact Kenny Lyons at (516) 428-6794. HALL RENTAL Corpus Christi Council is available to rent for parties BIG and SMALL. For further information and/ or rental arrangements contact Tom at (516) 746-8643.
27th Annual JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS COURT #1577 Sunday, April 2, 2017 The Lucky Duck 9 Nassau Blvd. Brunch Garden City South, NY 10:30 AM Mass at St. Aidan Church Brunch 12:00-4:00 PM One Member and Her Guest $30.00 Additional Guests are $30.00 each Please make all checks payable to JCDA Send all reservations by March 25, 2017 to Mrs. Adele Lamere, 83 Genevieve Ct., Amityville, NY 11701 RSVP to (631) 608-3104 or boo46adele@aol.com NEW ALTAR SERVER MEETING Any boy or girl (grades 5th-12th) who would like to become an altar server please come the meeting on Thursday, March 9th or Thursday, March 16th from 4:00-5:00 PM in the church. If you cannot make either of the meetings and would like to be trained please call Father Jeff at (516) 746-6585 x9105. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION If you have completed or are working on submitting a scholarship application through American Legion Unit 144, please submit completed applications by February 22nd to: Dianne Karl, 94 McClellan Avenue, Mineola or call Dianne to make arrangements to have application picked up. Contact by phone (516) 746-2625 or email dianneli@optimum.net NO PARKING ZONE Please be advised that parking directly in front of the church is no longer permitted. No Parking signs have been posted. The re-establishment of this No Parking area allows first responders to park their vehicles in case of an emergency.
Williston Park Fire Department Blood Drive Monday, February 20, 2017 2:30 ~ 8:30 PM 454 Willis Avenue, Williston Park You may be astounded to learn that New York has never been self-sufficient in meeting its need for blood. There is no substitute for human blood and 1 in 3 adults will require a blood transfusion at some point in our lives. You can help remedy this situation by donating blood and giving the Gift of Life Eligibility Criteria: Bring DONOR CARD or ID w/ photo or signature Minimum weight 110 lbs. Age 16 76 (16 yr. olds need parental consent) Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids No tattoos for past 12 months For medical questions concerning blood donations call 1-800-688-0900
Saint Aidan Arts & Crafts Program * SESSION 2 * Program Information: (Please keep this top portion!) -The Saint Aidan Arts and Crafts Program is open to all children in Nursery - 5 th Grade *PARENTS OF STUDENTS IN NURSERY and PRE-K ARE REQUIRED TO STAY AS A PARENT OR CAREGIVER/ME CLASS! -The Art Program will be running for a 4 weeks on Friday afternoons in MARCH! -Dates: March 3, March 10, March 17 & March 24 -$52 (includes t-shirt, art classes and certificate) -Drop off and pick up each day is in the UPPER SCHOOL CAFETERIA. Parents must sign their child in and out. Please be prompt in picking up your child. *USE THE BACK ENTRANCE OF THE PARKING LOT TO THE UPPER SCHOOL CAFETERIA. *Please register before the first day of class! -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan, 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596 Attn: Arts and Crafts Program/Attn: Stefanie Class Schedule 4:15-5:00 Nursery & Pre-K students 5:00-6:00 Kindergarten and 1 st grade students (Studio A) 5:00-6:00 2 nd grade-5 th grade students (Studio B) Saint Aidan Arts and Crafts Program Registration Form: Name: Age: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Phone #: Cell #: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone #: Physical Limitations: Allergies: Class Time: Grade: Parent Signature X Date:
Saint Aidan Dance Academy 15 months to 3 Years Old Spring Dance Program (Boys and Girls 15 months and up are able to join!) -30 minute session every Saturday morning from 9:15-9:45 -Class begins on March 25 and ends on May 6, 2016 -Classes run for seven consecutive weeks (children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver for each class.)-classes will be held in the Convent, 16 Pembroke Street, Williston Park -This program does not participate in the recital -Children should wear sneakers or dance shoes -Cost: $50 for 7-week session, Checks can be made out to Church of Saint Aidan. -Includes t-shirt for children only -Come and stretch, sing songs and dance with your little one! Registration Form for Saint Aidan Dance Academy 15 months-3 Year Old Program PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child s Name: Age: Date of Birth: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: *CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY EITHER A PARENT OR A CAREGIVER FOR EVERY CLASS. Dance Academy-begins on June 20 th and runs through August 4 th. Classes will be on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings and will conclude with a recital on August 4 th. Art Program-runs the week of July 3 rd. No classes on July 4 th. Classes run in the morning each day. Vacation Bible School-runs for two weeks. PreK-5 th Grade, CITs 6 th & 7 th Grade, Counselors 8 th -12 th Grade (Caregiver & Me Program for 18 months-3 years old) Week 1: July 24th-July 28th Week 2: July 31st-August 4th
Saturday Schedule of Classes: (**PLEASE KEEP THIS PORTION**) -Seven Week Dance Program is open to girls three years old through 4th grade. *Note: Girls MUST be at least 3 years old by January 15 th, and must be fully potty-trained. -Cost: $95 for seven week session, includes t-shirt, classes and recital. Each additional class style is $62. -Sibling discount: $10 off the second child Checks can be made out to: Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 *Payment/Registration form can either be dropped off at the Rectory or mailed to the address above. -Nursery, PreK and Kindergarten parents are asked to stay in the waiting room for the duration of their child s class. -Girls should wear clothing they can dance in. -Classes begin on Saturday, March 25, 2017 and run for seven weeks. Recital date: Saturday, May 6. Time TBA -Girls can wear either sneakers or dance shoes (Dance shoes are strongly encouraged). NO SANDALS, BOOTS OR FLIP FLOPS. -Classes begin & end with prayer & taught by experienced dance instructors - Faith filled, fun, stress-free environment, where your daughter will learn dance technique & dedication! -Classes are held in the Convent-16 Pembroke Street -Contact us with any additional questions. SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com Praise God Through Dance! Psalm 150 9:00-10:00 AM Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten Jazz (Studio A) 9:15-9:45 AM-15 months-3 years old Caregiver/Me Class. See separate registration form for this class. 10:00-11:00 AM Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten Tap/Ballet Combo (Studio A) 10:00-11:00 AM 1 st -4 th Tap (Studio B) 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 1 st -4 th Grade Jazz/Hip Hop (Studio A) 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Kindergarten-2 nd Intro to Cheer (Studio B) Saint Aidan Dance Academy Fall Registration Form-PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child s Name : Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home #: Cell Phone #: E-mail: Emergency Contact Information Name: Relationship to Child: Phone #: Physical limitations: Allergies: Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking Class: Grade: Day/Time: Parent/Guardian Signature: X Date:
March 19th-Meeting Convent 1:00-2:30 PM-Bring all reservations, raffles and baskets for Mother/Daughter Brunch April 2nd 10:30 AM Mass 27th Mother/Daughter Brunch at Lucky Duck April 13th-Easter Egg Coloring Parker Institute (time TBA) April 23rd-Birthright/Mommas House Drive 9:00 AM-12:00 PM April 23rd-Meeting St. Francis Room 12:00-1:00 May 6th-Plant Pick-Up 10:00 AM-12:00 PM May 7th-Bake/Plant Sale 9:00 AM-12:00 PM May 7th-Meeting Convent Community Room (elections) June 13th-Installation Mass and Reception 7:00 PM church refreshments in Kirwin Hall February 19, 2017 No Meeting February 26, 2017 Meeting-Game Night March 4, 2017 Polar Plunge @North Hempstead Town Beach Park 10AM March 5, 2017 Meeting March 12, 2017 Volunteering at Ronald McDonald House @9:30 AM March 19, 2017 Meeting March 26, 2017 Trip to Bounce Indoor Trampoline Park April 2, 2017 Meeting April 9, 2017 Bake Sale Fundraiser after Mass April 9, 2017 Smore s Night /Meeting April 16, 2017 No Meeting Happy Easter April 23, 2017 No Meeting April 30, 2017 Meeting May 6, 2017 Catholic Underground May 7, 2017 Trip to Long Island Adventure Park May 14, 2017 No Meeting Happy Mother s Day May 21, 2017 Meeting May 28, 2017 No Meeting Meetings are held in the Youth Room, which is located in the basement of the Upper School, from 6:00-7:30 PM. Follow the Youth Group on Instagram @ Saint_Aidan_Youth_Group. Contact Steve Loewenthal for more information at (516) 410-6461 or SaintAidanYouth- Group@gmail.com. Trips and additional community service events will be determined as the year goes on.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN ANY MINISTRY MUST BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A MINISTRY INCLUDES Catechists, CYO Coaches, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training Schedule and Register Online at www.drvc.org. Classes are offered by several parishes throughout the diocese. REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: The Religious Education Office is open Mondays and Thursdays 1:30 to 6:30 PM and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 7:30 PM. Fridays are by appointment only. PLEASE HELP!!! WE CURRENTLY NEED CATECHISTS WHO COULD SERVE AS SUBSTITUTES TO COVER CLASSES WHEN NECESSARY. IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE VISIT US IN THE RELI- GIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE OR CALL US AT (516)746-6585 x9404. ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: The Special Needs Religious Education program meets every Thursday afternoon during the school year. There is a great need for energetic volunteers to serve as student aides. Please consider sharing your time with our children. We provide service hour documentation, college entrance, and scholarship letters for our student volunteers. Please consider joining us. For more information, call (516) 746-6585 x9406. There are wonderful children waiting for you. FIRST COMMUNION VIDEOS: The First Communion Videos have arrived!!! If you ordered a video, please pick it up in the Religious Education Office as soon as possible. CANCELLATION OF CLASSES: Parents are asked to refer to the Religious Education Parent Handbook for the criteria for cancellation of classes. If all our included school districts are in session and weather conditions later in the day become poor, notifications will be made through the following mass media outlets: Cablevision News 12, FIOS 1, WBAB 102.3, and WBLI 106.1. Whenever possible, cancellation determinations made later in the day will also be announced on our office message machine. ATTENTION GRADE 7 PARENTS: Spirit Night for all 7 th grade students and their parents will take place on Tuesday, March 7 th and Wednesday, March 8 th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the church. Parents and their children should go directly to the church. Attendance at Spirit Night is necessary in order to complete the required Confirmation project. THERE WILL BE NO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES DURING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20 TH DUE TO THE WINTER BREAK. CLASSES WILL RESUME ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 TH. THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, FEB- RUARY 20 TH IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENTS DAY. THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 ST - ASH WEDNES- DAY.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, Everything has its origin in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our hope. FOOD PANTRY: Our next monthly food drive will be taking place the weekend of March 4 th & 5 th. If you would like to donate food, please bring all food items either to the back of Church or across the street to the parish social ministry office. Thank you for assisting those in need! FOOD ITEMS FOR THE WEEK: salt, individual bags of snacks and chocolate pudding. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The prayer shawl committee will meet again on Monday, February 27 th. Please call our office if you would like to receive a blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410. PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry Office will be closed on President s Day, February 20 th and re-open Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue). PLEASE NOTE: We have a motorized wheelchair and stair life available to anyone who might be in need of these items. Please call (516) 746-6585 x9408 for information. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY SPRING 2017 COPING WITH GRIEF: A DIFFICULT BUT IMPORTANT JOURNEY When a loved one dies, a period of grief usually follows. It is almost impossible for humans to experience loss without feeling some kind of grief. Grief can be painful, confusing and overwhelming. To share with others who are experiencing what you are experiencing can be supportive and healing. A Bereavement Group for people whose loved one has died (parent, spouse, sibling, or friend) will be held in the Peter & Paul Room of the Finamore Parish Center by a trained Bereavement Facilitator. Tuesdays, 9:45 AM Thursday, 7:30 PM March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th April 4th & 11th March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th & April 6th Please call the Parish Social Ministry Office at (516) 746-6585 x9410 to register. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen
PROMISE TO PROTECT-PLEDGE TO HEAL If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) 594-9036. All volunteers 16 and over must be background checked and all volunteers 18 and over must attend the Virtus class. HOLY THURSDAY TOUR-Join us on our fourth Pilgrimage journey to visit churches on Holy Thursday, April 13th along with a gourmet lunch at the Village Club of Sands Point. Cost: $139 per person or $269 for two. This year we have chosen magnificent churches on Long Island. Back by popular demand is our informative and entertaining tour guide Tom Orzo who has given over two thousand tours in NYC. We will start at Christopher Morley parking lot and embark on our journey starting at 8:00 AM sharp. Please plan to arrive at 7:30 AM as we have a lot to cover. There will be a continental breakfast ready for you at the bus. The churches that will be visited are St. Patrick (Bay Shore); St. Pius (Plainview); Michael the Archangel (Pt. Washington) St. Aloysius (Great Neck); St. Joseph (Garden City); St. Agnes (Rockville Centre). For information please call Dr. Dan Pompa at (516) 287-0917 or email www.dpompaoms@gmail.com. ST. GREGORY THEATER GROUP is proud to present its winter production "Don't Judge A Play by its Title... A Funsical." This unique, one of a kind production conceived and directed by Mark Lord will make its Queens Debut. An adventurous journey through life using prose and song, there is something in this production for everyone. From Seuss to Shakespeare, naughty limericks to expressions of love and popular songs that everyone will know! Show dates: February 23rd - 25th at 8:00 PM and February 26th at 2:00 PM n the "Oak Room" at St. Gregory the Great, 242-20 88th Ave, Bellerose NY. Tickets: $18 Adults, $15 Seniors/Students, $7 Children under 12 and under. For directions see www.sgtg.org. For tickets email tickets@sgtg.org or call 718-989-2451. EUCHARISTIC RETREAT DAY-On Sunday, February 26th from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM a Eucharistic Retreat Day will be held at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, (440 West Neck Road, Huntington). Father Sean Davidson, Father Barry Braum and Deacon Michael Donnelly. Hot breakfast and lunch, spiritual meditations, Mass and Adoration, Confession and Benediction. $35.00 donation. For information please call(631) 629-6514 or email MostHolyEucharist@gmail.com. 53 RD FRIDAY FILM FESTIVAL-Father Robert Lauder and the Office of Faith Formation, School of Evangelization presents the Friday Film Festival at the Immaculate Conception Center; 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston at 7:30 pm. The suggested donation for the series is $25 or $6 for a single film. All tickets may be obtained at the door or ordered by mailing your check, payable to RC Diocese of Brooklyn, Attention School of Evangelization, 310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215, together with a stamped self-addressed envelope. Films include: Now Voyager March 10th, The Last of Mrs. Cheney March 24th, The Hurt Locker March 31st, Love Me or Leave Me April 7th, Everyone Says I Love You April 28th and Shoeshine May 5th. QUEEN OF PEACE RESIDENCE, Queens Village, NY-Please join us for the first annual American Bandstand event for Queen of Peace Residence on Thursday, March 2nd, at Antun's of Queens Village located at 96-43 Springfield Blvd. Queens Village, NY. This dinner dance features the performance of the renowned group the Acchords, and will include a cocktail reception and sit down dinner beginning at 7:00 PM. The admission price is only $55 per person and reservations are required before February 27th. Reservations may be made on online here, or by calling (347) 887-6344. We hope you can join us for what will be a fun-filled time with friends and the music we all love. DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE YOUTH-Meant to Live for More! Paul J. Kim, singer, speaker, inspirer. Saturday, March 4th from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. For teens 8th grade-12th grade. Cost: $20 per person at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 175 Wolf Hill Road, Melville, NY. For more information please contact Marianne Sheridan, Director of Youth Ministry, Diocese of Rockville Centre at (516) 678-5800 x615 or at msheridan@drvc.org. A CONCERT TO BENEFIT DOMINICAN VILLAGE-NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Sunday, March 5th at 3:00 PM. Celtic Crossings, Phil Coulter and Andy Cooney. Doors open at 2:00 PM, show time is 3:00 PM. Ticket prices: $99.50, $69.50. $49.50 or $39.50. Save on Ticket Master or Ticket Box fees purchase your tickets through Dominican. Call (631) 842-6618.