Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax) Fifth Sunday of Easter May 18, 2014 O sing a new song to the Lord! 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.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, MAY 19, 2014 Easter Weekday Acts 14: 5-18; Jn 14: 21-26 6:30 AM Lv. Ints. of Elisa Saulino & (Dcd.) Tony Saulino 9:00 AM Mother s Day Novena 12:15 PM Steven Clancy 5:30 PM Robert J. McEnroe (11th Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014 Easter Weekday St. Bernadine of Siena, Priest Acts 14: 19-28; Jn 14;: 27-31a 6:30 AM Lv. Ints. of Elisa Saulino & (Dcd.)Tony Saulino 9:00 AM Mother s Day Novena 12:15 PM Sean Brady 5:30 PM Philip Calvin Amico 7:30 PM Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Night of Prayer WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest and Companions, Martyrs Acts 15: 1-6; Jn 15: 1-8 6:30 AM Lv. Ints. of Elisa Saulino & (Dcd.)Tony Saulino 9:00 AM Trudie Petrunti 12:15 PM Joyce Charbonneau 5:30 PM Simeona T. Maulion (1st Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM Living the Risen Life THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014 Easter Weekday St. Rita of Cascia, Religious Acts 15: 7-21; Jn 15: 9-11 6:30 AM Beverly Ann Metzler 9:00 AM Stasia Terlecki 12:15 PM Maryellen Lawrence 5:30 PM Francis J. Cashin (1st Anniversary Rem.) FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014 Easter Weekday Acts 15: 22-31; Jn 15: 12-17 6:30 AM (Lv. Ints. of Felicia Saulino & Family 9:00 AM Rose Spiecens (Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM John Blankenship 5:30 PM John Loughlin SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014 Easter Weekday Acts 16: 1-10; Jn 15: 18-21 9:00 AM Angela Papale White (Birthday Rem.) 11:00 AM Stephanie Rooney/James Ambrosio Nuptial Mass 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 4:00-5:00 PM Confession 5:00 PM Mary & Nicholas Siciliano Ellen Johnson (1st Anniversary Rem.) Robert Kennedy MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued) SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2014 Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 8: 5-8, 14-17; 1 Pt 3: 15-18; Jn 14: 15-21 7:30 AM John D. Kelly (4th Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 10:30 AM Thomas O Hara (Anniversary Rem.) 12:00 PM Dominic Ondryas (14th Anniversary Rem.) Ellen Johnson (1st Anniversary Rem.) Rocco Filazzola (Birthday Rem.) 5:00 PM John Loughlin (7th Anniversary Rem.) 7:00 PM Magnificat Concert BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Daniele Giarraputo, St. Anne, Flushing, NY Daniel Florit, Holy Spirit, New Hyde Park, NY Jessica Longo, St. Peter & Paul, Hoboken, NJ Paul Purwin, St. James, Basking Ridge, NJ Emily Laccona, IHM, Wayne, NJ Brian McGrath, St. Cassian, Montclair, NJ SECOND WEEK Meaghan Dolce, St. Aidan Timothy Flannery, St. Thomas More, Allentown, PA THIRD WEEK Stephanie Rooney, St. Philip Neri, Northport, NY James Ambrosio, St. Matthew, Dix Hills, NY FLOWER MEMORIALS In Loving Memory of ELAINE CALLAHAN BECKER Requested by Her Mom & Dad (Main Altar) In Loving Memory of OUR MOM, ELEANOR VANATTA (6th Anniversary Remembrance) (Mary s Shrine) Requested by The Vanatta Family
May 18 2014 Sister Margaret Joseph Gilligan, SC Early in the morning of May 13 th, the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Sister Margaret Joseph Gilligan of the Sisters of Charity-Halifax, died at Wellesley, Mass at Mt. St. Vincent. Sister Margaret Joseph was a remarkable and unforgettable lady and a magnificent religious. For years she lived here at St. Aidan s and also served as principal of our wonderful school. She absolutely loved St. Aidan s and was fond of reminding me (when I was at another parish) There is no parish like St. Aidan s. At the time, I didn t realize how right she was! In addition to her work at other schools, she served as the Associate Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Rockville Centre. I had heard her name, but never met her until I was assigned to the Church of St. John the Evangelist. On a rainy afternoon I met her and the other nuns in the convent it was like something out of The Bells of St. Mary s. Quickly I learned all about the school and the parish and I could see that she was very ready to help me as I began as Administrator of the parish. She was a great mentor and gave me some very sage advice. She was kind, enormously intelligent and had very definite views. As you might imagine, I had some very definite views also. We were not afraid to voice our opinions with each other and together formed a good team. I cannot begin to tell you how helpful she was to me and from her I learned an awful lot about what it means to be the Pastor with a parish school. I admired her for her extraordinary faith, devotion and kindness and her superb ability to manage a school. She knew how to handle every problem and difficulty from the financial to the human relations part of the picture. She loved the children, but taught them a sense of personal responsibility. One of the things I recall with a smile was the rule if you forgot your lunch, your mother couldn t run up with it. The kids had to take responsibility. They never starved! She always had a secret stash in her office. Nevertheless, they didn t forget their lunch again. I learned from Sister that we need to teach our children to be responsible even at an early age. (Parenthetically that is a great lesson that is always valuable along with the cardinal rule of always doing your homework and doing it neatly.) Sister Margaret Joseph celebrated her Golden Jubilee here. It was a tremendous celebration and one that I will never forget. The music was majestic and glorious. What I remember most of all, however, is Sister Margaret Joseph speaking very briefly at the
conclusion. She was absolutely radiant and glowed with a happiness that was unforgettable. She told us how wonderful life was as a Sister of Charity-Halifax. The only time I think she had a bigger smile was when she met Jesus last Tuesday. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald Jesus says, I come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Good stewards are grateful for the gifts of life and joyfully share their abundance with others. STEWARDSHIP 05/12/13 $28,582 05/11/14 $24,881 (-13%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish! This weekend s second collection is for Communications. EASTER LILIES The memoralized Easter Lilies are ready to be picked up. Please see the Sacristan either before or after each mass before Tuesday, May 20th.
2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2014 GOAL: $174,200 PLEDGED: $123,739 # OF GIFTS: 551 Please remember that our parish receives a refund if we make our goal again this year. JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS INSTALLATION New officers and all eligible Junior Catholic Daughters who came in September 2013 will be installed at the 7:00 PM Mass in the church on June 10th. Any 11 year old girls who would like to join must call Mrs. Adele Lamere (631) 608-3104 by Friday, June 6th. Dues are $16.50 to join. Refreshments will follow in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. All Juniors should attend the Mass and dress appropriately. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Msgr. Robert Kirwin, Roseann Mushorn, John Moore, Eleanor Golis, Jeffrey Giordiana, Joseph Mina, Lucy Petrillo, Sam Donato, Don Mc Partlan, John Girardi,, Bill Keeley, Pat & Bill Tronolon, Richard Cooper DECEASED: Sister Margaret Joseph, SC, and for all those who have died serving our country.
Living the Risen Life A three-night retreat with The Jesuit Collaborative The Resurrection wasn't one day... it s every day! Please join our exploration of reflecting on scriptural passages to fully experience the Risen Lord in our lives. May 21st: Walking the Way of Hope Presented by: Fr. Damian Halligan, SJ Deacon Tom Evrard Mr. Jeff Konzet St. Aidan's Church 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Pat McDonough, mcdonough@jesuitcollaborative.org. The Jesuit Collaborative is a nonprofit organization that helps people grow closer to God through prayer and retreats in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Helping You Grow Closer to God The Collaborative fosters collaboration between lay and religious men and women and offers a variety of innovative retreats and programs in diverse formats and settings to meet people where they are in their spiritual lives. www.jesuitcollaborative.org 617.424.0266 collaborative@jesuitcollaborative.org
ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society June party for members only will be held on June 2nd at 6:45 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Doors open at 6:15 PM. The theme will be "1950" music with a visit from Elvis. If you saved any 1950 or 1960 clothes, this is the night to wear them. Tickets are $12.00. Deadline for tickets is May 27th. Please call Chairlady Donna Dibello at (516) 754-7790. Hope to see you all at this very enjoyable evening. MAY CROWNING SUNDAY, MAY 25 th at the 10:30 AM MASS WE ARE LOOKING FOR GIRLS & BOYS FOR THE MAY CROWNING. GIRLS PLEASE WEAR A WHITE OR SPRING DRESS AND BOYS PLEASE WEAR DRESS PANTS AND DRESS SHIRT TO THE MASS. ARRIVE AT 10:15 AM AND GO TO THE BACK OF THE CHURCH. EACH CHILD PARTICIPATING WILL BE GIVEN A FLOWER TO LAY AT THE STATUE OF MARY. CHILDREN MAY ALSO BRING A FLOWER IF THEY PREFER. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE OF YOUTH MINISTRY BY PHONE AT (516) 746-6585 x9403 OR BY EMAIL AT STEVEL@STAIDANPARISH.ORG. ASCENSION THURSDAY Ushers are needed for the Ascension Thursday Masses. If you are available to serve, there will be a sign-up sheet in the Sacristy so that we have coverage for all Masses.
SUMMER STAGE Casting Call The floodlights are warming up for this year s St. Aidan s Summer Stage production of Auditions: May 19th, 20th, 21st 7:00 PM in the Convent Community Room Call Backs: Wednesday, June 4th 7:00 PM in the Convent Community Room Show Dates: Friday, August 15th @ 8:00 PM Saturday, August 16 th @ 8:00 PM Sunday, August 17 th @ 2:00 PM All parts are open for ages 14 years through college age. We will also need help behind the scenes. For a fun filled Summer please join us! Last years production of Hello Dolly was presented to over 900 people! BUDDY POPPIES AVAILABLE For almost 100 years, red poppies have been associated with Memorial Day. The poppies, manufactured by disabled veterans, are worn to symbolize our remembrance of those who have died in the armed service of our country. Wearing a poppy shows that we remember those who have died, but also enables us to help the living. The disabled veterans manufacturing the poppies are paid for their work and the donations received for the poppies are all used to assist various veterans charities and programs. Members of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1949 will have poppies available after Masses on Memorial Day Weekend of May 24 th & 25 th.
PACE CAR WASH PACE is hosting our first school car wash on Saturday May 31th, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM in the parking lot across from the church on Bermingham Place. We need volunteers to come out that day to assist in washing the cars. This is an excellent opportunity for seventh and eighth graders to earn service hours. We are also looking for donations of car wash soap, old rags, sponges and buckets. If you or your child/children are able to help, please email Margaret O Gara at magpie2380@aol.com. In your email, please include the times that you are available or the supplies you are donating. Enjoy a night out and help support Saint Aidan School at 875 Willis Ave Albertson, NY 11507 516-741-7940 Date: May 19, 2014 Hours of Operation: 11:30 2:30 lunch 4:00-10:00 dinner When making the reservation state that you are from St. Aidan's. They will generously donate 15% of the sales to our school. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Vitale at stephmv623@gmail.com or 516.626.6449. Please, no coupons or gift certificates will be accepted that day.
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION Preserving Religious Liberty for all! Pope Francis has observed that religion cannot be relegated to the inner sanctum of personal life, without influence on societal and national life insisting that our liberties as Americans be respected. The United States Conference of Catholic of Bishops (USCCB) has called again this year for a Fortnight for Freedom beginning June 21 st ending on July 4 th. What is the Fortnight for Freedom? It is a call to 14 days of pray, action and study for religious freedom in the US as our freedoms are under attack. The following are examples of attacks on religious freedom: FEMA denied disaster relief to Churches devastated by Sandy. The Affordable Care Act, through the HHS Mandate calls for the Catholic Church to provide insurance for that which is against its moral and ethical beliefs and teachings. 5yr. old, Gabriella Perez, a Seminole Country, FL student, was told it was wrong to bow her head in prayer before she ate lunch by school officials. How can you respond? We are called to educate ourselves, stay informed, be in contact with our elected officials, participate in the activities of the Fortnight for Freedom and above all PRAY, PRAY, PRAY! Fortnight for Freedom Activities include: Opening Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral Holy Hour at St. Aidan on June 24 th at 7:30 pm in the Church Fr. Phillip Eichner will be speaking at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington June 25th 2 nd Annual Rally for Religious Freedom on June 28 th at St. John the Baptist s High School Check the web-site of Catholics for Freedom of Religion at www.ctholicsforfreedomof Religious.org. St. Aidan CFFR will meet May 19 th at 7:30pm in Kirwin Hall. All are welcome! We have become certain of two things: religious freedom is under attack, and we will not cease our struggle to protect it. Cardinal Timothy Dolan EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION NIGHT OF PRAYER On Tuesday, May 20th, at 7:30 PM in the church there will be a Night of Prayer. We are fortunate to have our pastor, Monsignor McDonald, as our host and guest speaker. On this night we will recommit ourselves to our ministry. ALL EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION SERVING THE PARISH ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND. UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY PRAYER GROUP The United Hearts of Jesus and Mary Prayer Group meets on the last Friday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Upper School Cafeteria. The next meeting will be held on Friday, May 30th at 7:30 PM. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Guest Speaker Dr. John Palmer, Coordinator- Renewal Apostolate, Diocese of Rockville Center, Healing Prayer. Music by Ria Music Ministry. Any questions please call Tecky (516) 655-9755 or Angela (516) 655-4429.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA We are still celebrating the Joy of Christ s resurrection. Throughout our world, the world of believers Easter is a glorious celebration of life- the life of our Risen Savior. St. John Paul II used to tell us: We are an Easter people. The Easter season would last until next month, June 8 th, the feast of Pentecost. Indeed, May is a glorious month, we, here at our dear St. Aidan s Parish, embraces all the Marian devotions. We see the children, first participating in the Holy Eucharist, and partaken of the real presence of Jesus in their innocent hearts, give us assurance that God is near, loving us, especially today, in a world often confused and conflicted, and that our beautiful Church is not simply a building but a temple that inspires, renews, and sends us forth! For all of you who have young families, every day of the year gives you a special opportunity to instill a great religious appreciation in your children, to broaden their knowledge of Our Lord, the Blessed Mother and the saints, and to strengthen their dedication to God and the Church. Each day is set aside by the Church to honor a particular event of our Faith, or to honor a particular saint. You can discuss these events with your children, stressing the qualities in the saints lives which they might cultivate. During May, encourage your children to show special devotion to the Blessed Mother. Praying the Rosary is one way of doing so; keeping fresh flowers before her image in your home, is other; teach your children the benefits from a loving devotion to Our Mother. In our kiosks you would find many CDs for children with inspiring stories are sure to delight younger listeners, and help their parents to teach the Faith. The Mass Comes Alive # 1 and 2. Children will be inspirited as the Mass comes alive in this CD. And others. As we have many CDs about the Virgin Mary you would grow closer to Mary and Jesus. All these CDs would help you to learn more about our Faith, and as you give them away, you would change many hearts and souls of those who are not close to Our Lord. You would help change lives! Toti Conforti SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY The month of May is dedicated to Our Blessed Lady. During this month, both in church and in our homes pray the Rosary. Mary and the Holy Rosary can change lives. Begin to pray a family rosary once a week. If five decades are too difficult, try starting with one. Honor Mary with flowers, set up a house altar in a special place, a table with a Marian picture decorated with flowers, around which the family can pray together. Encourage your children to show special devotion to the Blessed Mother. The month of May we also remember our natural mother. If your mother is with you, show her your love in the best possible way. Give thanks to Our Lord for her presence in your life. If she is with God, pray for her, pray to her, and remember her love for you. Share your reactions and feedback by calling (516) 746-6585 x9592. St. Aidan s Pastoral Council tries to be responsive to the needs of our parish.
Saint Aidan Art Program Summer 2014 PROGRAM INFORMATION: -$90 (includes 1 t-shirt, art classes, water bottle and art show) -Additional shirts can be purchased for $8.00 -The Saint Aidan Art Program is open to all children entering Nursery - 6 th Grade as of September 2014. -The Art program will be running for one two week long session from: Monday, June 30 th to Friday July 13 th. -Drop off and pick up each day is in Msgr. Kirwin Hall -Parents must sign their child in and out. Please be prompt in picking up your child. -Each child will complete 3 projects in various styles of art. -At the end of the two week session, parents are invited to our Art Show, which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall on Friday, July 13 th from 12:00 1:30 PM. Class Schedule 9:00-10:00 AM Nursery, Pre K, K 10:00-11:00 AM 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 4 th, 5 th, 6 th -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 Attn: Steve Loewenthal or Stefanie Henn REGISTRATION FORM: Childs Name: Age: Date of Birth: Grade as of September 2014: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Phone Number: Cell Number: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone Number: Child s T-shirt Size Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large Note: Children Must Wear Their T-Shirts EVERYDAY! Physical Limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Any Questions? Contact Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com
Saint Aidan Dance Academy Summer 2014 PROGRAM INFORMATION -$95 (Includes 7 one-hour dance classes, t-shirt and recital) -Each additional class style of dance is $60. -Sibling Rate: $10 off the second child. -Girls must wear fitted clothing (leotard, leggings, tights, etc.) Jeans are not permitted. Dancers must also have dance shoes or wear sneakers, (although dance shoes are encouraged). Girls cannot dance barefoot, in socks, or in flip-flops. -Classes are held in the Convent, 16 Pembroke Street. -Contact Stefanie at: SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. CLASS SCHEDULE Monday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Tap 7:00-8:00 PM 4 th -8 th Lyrical 8:00-9:00 PM 4 th -8 th Jazz/Hip Hop Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Jazz 7:00-8:00 PM 2 nd - 4 th Cheer/Kickline Wednesday: 4:30-5:00 PM Mommy & Me 2-3 years old Mommy & Me Class not in recital 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Ballet 7:00-8:00 PM Assistant Class Classes start Monday, June 30, 2014 and run through Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Recital date TBA. *Parents please keep this portion! REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth Home Address: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Day: Time: Class Grade Level Day: Time: *If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet. Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal PROGRAM INFORMATION -$50 (Includes 7 half-hour dance classes, and t-shirt for child only) -This program is for girls only -Girls must be at least 2 -Program is recommended for girls ages 2-3 -Each class will begin and end in a prayer. -Classes are on Wednesdays 4:30-5:00 PM -Classes run July 2nd-August 13th. -Contact Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. *Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory in an envelope labeled Saint Aidan Dance Academy, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal. Saint Aidan Dance Academy Presents: Mommy & Me! REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Child s Name: Age: Date of Birth: Home Address: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Class: Mommy & Me Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date:
SAINT AIDAN VBS SUMMER 2014 PROGRAM DETAILS REGISTRATION FORM Week 1: July 28 th August 1 st Week 2: August 4 th 8 th -You have the option to register for 1 week or 2 weeks. -Each week-long session is different and is filled with a variety of fun and interactive activities. -VBS is open to all children entering Pre-K-6th Grade as of September 2014. -Program Cost for one week: (includes 1 t-shirt and 1 water bottle) $70 -Program Cost for two weeks: (includes 2 t- shirts and 1 water bottle) $115 -Pre-K Program: from 9:30 AM 12:30 PM cost $50 for 1 week $80 for 2 weeks -Counselor In Training Program open to 6 th and 7 th graders Cost $25 for 1 week $40 for 2 weeks -Additional shirts can be purchased for $8 each. -Drop off and pick up is in Msgr. Kirwin Hall -Drop off is between 8:45-9:00 AM. -Pick up is between 1:00-1:15 PM. -Parents must sign their child in and out. Please be prompt in picking up your child. -Each day, children will be provided with a snack and juice or water. -At the end of each week long session, parents are invited to our short musical concert, which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall at 9:30 AM. -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal Childs Name: Age: Date of Birth: Grade as of September 2014: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Phone Number: Cell Number: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone Number: Please Circle: Week 1: July 28 th August 1 st Week 2: August 4 th 8 th Child s T-shirt Size Small Medium Large Extra Large Note: Children Must Wear Their T-Shirts EVERYDAY! Physical Limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Any Questions? Contact Stefanie at: SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com.
Do you need community service? Do you have dance experience? 5, 6, 7, 8! Calling All Dancers! Saint Aidan Dance Academy Junior Assistant Program -Must be a girl in 7 th or 8 th grade and must have some type of prior dance experience. -Can volunteer at the Saint Aidan Dance Academy and assist with our classes and recital preparation. -Can be part of our Dance Assistant Team, learn choreography in addition to volunteering. -7 week sessions in the fall, winter, spring and summer. -We not only dance, but we volunteer and do community service activities such as baking at the Ronald McDonald House, performing at local events such as Williston Day and Nursing Homes around Christmas. Please note: 7 th grade volunteers must be enrolled in a classes in addition to the class they are volunteering for. Summer Class Schedule Monday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Tap 7:00-8:00 PM 4 th -8 th Lyrical 8:00-9:00 PM 4 th -8 th Jazz/Hip Hop 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Jazz 7:00-8:00 PM 2 nd - 4 th Cheer/Kickline Tuesday: Wednesday: 4:30-5:00 PM Mommy and Me 2-3 years old. *not in the recital 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Ballet 7:00-8:00 PM Assistant Class Contact Stefanie for more information! Limited spaces available! SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com
VBS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Please PRINT neatly or your application will not be considered. Please note that not all applicants will be chosen as volunteers. Name: Age: School: Grade you will be entering in September: Home Address: Town: Zip Code: Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Email Address: *** You will be notified by EMAIL ONLY if you are chosen as a volunteer. *** Allergies: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to you: Phone Number: Circle the week(s) you wish to volunteer: July 28 th -August 1 st August 4 th -August 8 th *We will try our best to accommodate your request. Signature: Today s Date: THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) 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. DID YOU KNOW? All the good works done by the Knights of Columbus are informed by our four core principles, charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Reflecting on the third principal Fraternity - The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died often prematurely. The Order s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another. HALL RENTAL Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516) 746-8643.
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. 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. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!! FOOD PANTRY: Our next monthly food will being taking place during the weekend of June 7 th & 8 th. If you would like to donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items, please bring them to back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. THE ITEMS OF THE WEEK ARE: Chicken Cutlets, Hamburgers/Hot Dogs/ Rolls, packages of Cookies and Conditioner. 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 next Anointing Mass which will take place on Sunday, May 25 th there will be members of the prayer shawl ministry giving out blessed prayer shawls/blankets. Please see one of the members of this group after mass to receive a beautiful shawl or blanket either for yourself or for someone you know who would like one. 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, June 9th. If you cannot be at the anointing mass and would like to receive one of these shawls or blankets, please contact our office. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Social Ministry Office at: 746-6585 X 9410. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry Office will be closed on Monday, May 26 th in observance of Memorial Day. The office will be open Tuesday ay through Friday from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the Church on Willis Avenue).
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE 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. PRAYERS REQUESTED Over 170 boys and girls will be receiving Jesus in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist for the first time next month. We ask all in the parish to keep these young people and their families in your prayers as they make their final preparations for this very special event. 1 ST COMMUNION BIBLES ARRIVE! We have recently taken delivery of the Bibles that were ordered for students who will be receiving their 1 st Communion next month. Parents who placed orders for these bibles may pick them up in the Religious Education office. A limited number of these books are available for purchase at a cost of $17 each; they come in two different colors, cream or burgundy. OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Monday to Friday. For information call (516) 746-6585 x9404.
OUR HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH, Freeport, NY-Be A Better You Health Fair will be held on Sunday, June 8th from 10:00AM-4:00 PM. Raffles, prizes, goodie bags, free health screenings, legal services and financial counseling. Information for infants, children, teens, adults and seniors. RACHEL S VINEYARD-We know many women and men struggle with the emotional and spiritual pain associated with abortion. According to recent statistics one in three people who come to church have been touched by abortion. There will be a Rachel s Vineyard weekend retreat on June 27th-29th at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. For information please call Deacon Joe Mc Nicholas at (516) 445-3927 or on line at rvr@lifecenterli.org. For additional information please call 1-877-HOPE4ME or visit the website at www.rachelsvineyard.org. LONG ISLAND/METRO RETROUVALLE-Most couples across the nation who have attended a Retrouvaille weekend tell us they learned about this program from their weekly parish bulletin. Many are afraid to ask their pastor or parish priest for help with their marriages. Others are just hoping time will help to make things better. They tell us that seeing the program announced repeatedly in their Sunday bulletin gave them the courage to pick up the phone and make the call. Most say that Retrouvaille was the lifeline that helped save their marriage and their family. Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties. The next weekend will be held May 30th-June 1st at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. For information please call (800) 470-2230. OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY, Syosset, NY-2014 Summer Camps & Courses. Basketball, Dance, Drawing and Painting with Watercolor, Zumba, Interior Design/Illustration, Creativity with Adobe Photoshop, Lacrosse, Lacrosse Goalie, Pre-season Conditioning, Soccer, Soccer Goalie, Softball, Beginner Tennis, Interm./Adv. Tennis, Volleyball. For information and brochure please call (516) 921-1756 or www.olma.org. HARVEST HOUSE-A new experience of family independent elders offering gracious living, quality of life, companionship, support, security, nutritious meals, private room and it is affordable. Come and see our houses in Syosset, Floral Park and Lake Grove. Residences for independent elders, directed by the Sisters of St. Dominic. For information call Sister Jeanne A. Brendel, OP at (516) 496-9796 or visit the website at www.harvesthouses.org. ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH, Great Neck, NY-DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A U.S. CITIZEN?- Free ESC/Citizen classes, free access to legal counsel at St. Aloysius. Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. To register please call (516) 867-3580. Contact person is Gayle Yorizzo (516) 487-0374. HARRY O NEILL MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK 7TH ANNUAL RACE DAY MAY 31, 2014 Time: 5KRun/Walk 9:15 am Fun Run 10:30 am Race Fees: Adults $22 (After 5/20 $27); Students $16 (After 5/20 $20); Fun Run $10. Location: Herricks, High School, 100 Shelter Rock Rd., NHP. Registration: Pre-Registration until 5/20/14; Day of Race Registration: 7:00 am-8:30 am. Awards will be given out to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place male/female finishers in each category. Medals given out to all fun run participants! Each participant will receive a t-shirt while supplies last.