Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax) Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time August 31, 2014 How great is the goodness of 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 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 Ms. 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: morning mass 9:00 AM evening masses 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, 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.
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 Weekday 1 Cor 2: 1-5; Lk 4: 16-30 6:30 AM Zachary Possemato 9:00 AM Matthew Oliveri (34th Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Helen Bonner 5:30 PM NO MASS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Weekday 1 Cor 2: 10b-16; Lk 4: 31-37 6:30 AM Clemen Sanglay 9:00 AM Vincent Ciccarella (10th Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Anne Eckhoff 5:30 PM Ursula Koch (12th Anniversary Rem.) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church 1 Cor 3: 1-9; Lk 4: 38-44 6:30 AM Joanne Kempton 9:00 AM Doris Giackette 12:15 PM Marie Gregorio 5:30 PM Frank Mortillo (Birthday Rem.) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 Weekday 1 Cor 3: 18-23; Lk 5: 1-11 6:30 AM Philip A. Ryan (3rd Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of Clinton & Tinghitella Family 12:15 PM Felice Borgia 5:30 PM Daniel C. Reilly (Anniversary Rem.) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2014 Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, Religious 1 Cor 4: 1-5; Lk 5: 33-39 6:30 AM Mary Robertson (10th Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM** Students of St. Aidan School and Anna F. Oliver 12:15 PM John Sinon 5:30 PM Brian O Rourke (5th Anniversary Rem.)) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2014 Weekday 1 Cor 4-6b-15; Lk 6: 1-5 9:00 AM Rina Fellin (Anniversary Rem.) 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 1:30 PM Carina Sorenson/Michael Bianco Nuptial Mass 4:00-5:00 PM Confession 5:00 PM Patricia Tennis (Birthday Rem.) Mae & Frank Abruzzo Virginia Metzler 7:30 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan SUNDAY, September 7, 2014 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 33: 7-9; Rom 13: 8-10; Mt 18: 15-20 7:30 AM Adeline Di Napoli **School Mass MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued) 9:00 AM Deceased Rosarians Jean Markowski and Eileen Becker 10:30 PM Anna Palma (1st Anniversary Rem.) 12:00 PM Patrick & Catherine Whalen Louis F, Lofrese (7th Anniversary Rem.) Josephine Petronella (1st Anniversary Rem.) 5:00 PM John J. Sullivan (1st Anniversary Rem.) FLOWER MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of FRANK TRIVIGNO First Anniversary Remembrance 3/19/96-8/31/13 (Main Altar) BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Theresa Pampalone, Holy Cross, Nesconset, NY Steven Raguso, Our Lady of Angels, Brooklyn, NY Angela Troia, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY Agostino Lo Bello, St. Luke, Whitestone, NY Sofia Sanchez, St. Aidan Stuart Parkes, Church of England SECOND WEEK Bobby Joe Brown, St. Aidan Elizabeth Alger, Our Lady of Victory, Centerville, MA THIRD WEEK Carina Sorenson, MD, Baltimore, MD Michael Bianco, MD, St. Mary s, Greenwich, CT Annalisa Menduni, St. Paul the Apostle, Brookville, NY Vincent Cice, St. Aidan PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Roseanne Mushorn, John Moore, Rita Amendola, Diana Coscia, Brian Crowley, Madeline Zapolski, Margaret Fitzgerald DECEASED: Anne Thompson, Cecilia Callahan-Dannenberg and for all those who have died serving our country. Please honor the custom of the Catholic Church by remaining in place until the conclusion of the Recessional Hymn.
August 31, 2014 ANY DIRT? Just yesterday, Wednesday, Pope Francis really hit the nail on the head. He was speaking at a general audience and warned about gossip and division in the parish. He is an eminently practical man and realizes that the day to day life in a parish has certain inherent problems and chronic difficulties. He spoke about two: gossip and division. Gossip is, of course, a perennial popular entertainment. People like to know and they like to tell. Some gossip is perfectly harmless and normal. We all like to know what is happening in our place of work. It s really not sinful to say that Mr. So and So may be getting a promotion and Miss X really enjoyed her vacation. Nor is it wrong to speculate. For example, clerics like to talk about who may become the pastor of such and such parish or who may become the head of some important organization in the diocese. Parishioners like to wonder where the pastor went on vacation and for how long. No harm in that. (If you really want to know, I went to one of my former parishes, St. John the Evangelist in Center Moriches, and did a little pastoral work and relaxed. I must admit I came back here several times to keep my eyes on things.) On the other hand there is gossip that is at the least uncharitable and at the worst malicious. A great rule is to try to say only good things about people and avoid the critical and unkind. There are times, of course, when it is right and maybe even obligatory to criticize. God has given us the faculty to judge and it is not being judgmental, for example, to criticize a public figure who advocates abortion and/or euthanasia. That is simply being a responsible Christian. Jesus warned against judging: Do not judge lest you be judged. (Cf. Mt. 7:1 ff) The judging he is talking about is rash judgment judgments made without knowing the facts. Also we must remember that the motives and guilt or innocence of another can in the last analysis only be judged by God Himself. Let me give a very simple example. If somebody steals my car (God forbid!), I can certainly say that he was very wrong to do so. On the other hand, I do not know what possessed him to do such an evil thing. Perhaps he has mental problems. Who knows? We have to leave the judgment of motives to God. We are only human and limited.
In every parish there is always disagreement about how things should be done. The fact is different parishes and pastors emphasize different things. No matter what you do, you can never please everybody in a parish, a school, a company or anything! A parish is supposed to be a community of charity, compassion and understanding. We all have different approaches. The thing is to respect each other. Our enemy, the devil, loves division in the Church or in a parish. It allows him to work fulltime and at the same time it can paralyze (at least partially) the efforts of the Church or the parish. Time is spent on useless arguing and discussion while people continue to fall away. The same is true in any family. If you spend a lot of time listening to a family member who loves to cause trouble, you are wasting your energy. Spend your time on loving each other and don t bother arguing too much. It only achieves sadness and unhappiness. The Pope says we should look for the good in one another and not the bad points. He is so right. I am going to renew my own efforts in this direction and hope you will do the same. Happy Labor Day! In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald In today s second reading, St. Paul exhorts the Romans to total stewardship. Brothers and sisters, he urges offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. STEWARDSHIP 08/25/13 $23,183 08/24/14 $22,576 (-2.62%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. Next weekend s second collection is for FOSA (Friends of St. Aidan) MASS TIME CHANGE Beginning September 8th, the 12:15 PM daily will be changed to 12:30 PM.
FRIENDS OF SAINT AIDAN (FOSA) SECOND COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 6TH/7TH Friends of St. Aidan is a fund that was established with the sole purpose of providing tuition assistance to those families who are not able to pay for Catholic Education at Saint Aidan School only. These are members of our Saint Aidan School family that are being faced with the difficult decision of leaving the school because of a traumatic event (job loss, family problems, etc.) in their lives that makes paying for a Catholic Education impossible. The reason we established FOSA is due to two factors; 1-The Diocese Tomorrow s Hope Fund has been depleted and more families are looking toward it than ever before to help pay for Catholic Education. 2-We can no longer pass the burden on to the other families in the school. Perhaps you might consider a donation as a memorial to a loved one. At a time of loss many families inquire about memorial donations to our school and our parish. This is a wonderful opportunity to memorialize a loved one. We have memorial cards that are sent to the families of the person for whom the memorial has been purchased acknowledging the gift. The funds we raise will only go to those families in need as determined by the Pastor and Principal. Donations envelopes are available in church and in the Rectory office. For information please call Lynn Przeniczny at (516) 746-6585 x9104. If you can t feed a hundred people, than feed just one Mother Theresa Make a difference. Make the hope and dream of Catholic Education a reality. Make a donation. Thank you and God Bless! MAY WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS? In an effort to improve communication with our parishioners, please send us your email address so that we can keep everyone up-to-date on important events that might occur from time to time in between Sunday bulletins. Please email it to Rosemarym@staidanparish.org.
SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES - MONTHLY SINGLES GATHERING The monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, September 6th at 8:30 PM at St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Avenue, Williston Park. Our monthly gathering for singles includes discussion, meditation and socialization. $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. For information please contact Ray (516) 561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com. Are you or someone you know seeking to complete the sacraments? Do you know someone that wishes to join the Catholic Church? You are invited to meet the RCIA Team! Come and explore your needs and hopes in a prayerful way. Ask a friend that might be seeking a faith, a way to get closer to Jesus. Spend an hour with the RCIA Team (Right of Christian Initiation for Adults.) Talk about what you desire at this time of your life, perhaps what Jesus is calling you to. You or your friend will not make any commitments, just conversation and questions about how we can help you. Welcome to all! When: Tuesday, September 9th Where: The Finamore Center (across from the church) Time: 7:30 PM ST. AIDAN SCHOOL JUST WE TWO St. Aidan School will host a weekly Just We Two program for children between the ages of two and three years accompanied by his/her parent or caregiver. The teacher-directed program will introduce your child to the idea of a school setting in a preschool classroom and allows bonding time for you and your child in a fun environment. There is an age-appropriate craft, free play, snack time (snack provided by parents for their own child), story, simple songs and finger plays. September 2014 Session: Meets: Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 AM or 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Begins: September 16, 2014 Cost: $90 If you are interested please contact the school at (516) 746-6585 x9202 to register.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP 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 trained Bereavement Facilitators. TUESDAYS: 9:45 AM September 9 th, 16 th, 23 rd & 30 th October 7 th & 14 th THURSDAYS: 7:15 PM September 11 th, 18 th, 25 th October 2 nd, 9 th, & 16 th COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS November 13 th Please call the Parish Social Ministry office at (516) 746-6585 x9408 to register. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen WILLISTON PARK SUMMER EXERCISE PROGRAM The Fall-Winter classes will begin on Friday, September 12th and on Tuesday, September 16th at 9:45 AM and will continue on each Tuesday and Friday to the end of the year. Classes will continue to be held at the Williston Park Village Hall. For information please call Margo Bores at (516) 741-8491. JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS There will be a meeting on Sunday, September 14th from 1:00-2:00 PM in the Convent Meeting room. Please bring dues of $15.00 - $16.50 for new members, your calendar, pen and pad. If there any girls ages 11-18 who would like to join the Junior Catholic Daughters, please call Adele Lamere at (631) 608-3104. ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Please attend our Corporate Mass for deceased Rosarian s, Jean Markowski and Eileen Becker on Sunday, September 7th at 9:00 AM. If weather permits, please assemble in the St. Francis Garden before Mass (8:45 AM).
Saint Aidan School GRADES 1-8: School will begin on Tuesday, September 2. School hours on Tuesday will be from 8:00 to 11:30 AM. All new students in Grade 1-8 should report to the office for assignment to their rooms on Tuesday. Wednesday, September 3 is an early dismissal at 11:30 AM. Starting on Thursday, September 4, school will be in session from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. KINDERGARTEN: Orientation for Kindergarten students will be on Wednesday, September 3 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Parents must provide TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL. On Thursday, September 4 Kindergarten will have an 11:30 AM dismissal. Bus children may come to school on the buses; however, ALL CHILDREN MUST BE PICKED UP AT 11:30 AM. Full day sessions begin on Friday, September 5. 5 FULL DAY PRE-K: There will be a brief orientation for parents only on Thursday, September 4 from 9:45 to 10:15 AM. Students will begin with abbreviated sessions from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday, September 5 and Monday, September 8. Parents must provide TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL on Friday and Monday. Full day sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 9. The session hours for the full day Pre-K are from 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM. 3 FULL DAY PRE-K: There will be a brief orientation for parents only on Thursday, September 4 from 9:45 to 10:15 AM. Students will begin with abbreviated sessions from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday, September 5 and Monday, September 8. Parents must provide TRANSPOR- TATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL on Friday and Monday. Students in the 3 day Pre-K program will begin full day sessions on Wednesday, September 10. The session hours for the full day Pre-K are from 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM. NURSERY: Orientation for parents and students will take place as follows: Nursery-1 10:00 10:30 AM on Monday, September 8 Nursery-2 1:00 1:30 PM on Monday, September 8 Our Nursery program will begin on Wednesday, September 10. Applications for the Afterschool Program are available online at www.staidanschool.org. These applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, September 2. The Afterschool Program (from dismissal until 6:00 PM) will be available beginning on Thursday, September 4. Children in Pre-K Grade 7 are eligible for the program. For information call (516) 746-6585 x9202 (lower school) or (516) 746-6585 x9302 (upper school).
Angel Voices and Bells Dragan Ivanov Bubalo, Director of Music S T. AIDAN CHOIR Mass: Sundays 12noon Mass Rehearsal: Thursdays 7:30p 9:15p Ages: 16+ Adults, High school and College Students G IRLS CHOIR Mass: Sundays 10:30a Mass Rehearsals: Tuesdays 3:00p 4:30p Ages: 9 15 Grades 4 8 A NGEL CHOIR Reagan Stone, Assistant Director Mass: Twice a month 10:30a or 9a Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Tuesdays 3:15p 4:00p Ages: 7 9 Grades 1 4 WOMEN S ENSEMBLE Mass: Once a month 12noon Mass (with adult Choir) Rehearsal: Thursdays 6:45p 7:30p CELESTIAL CHOIR St. Aidan School Ensemble Mass: Sundays 10:30a Mass + Special masses Rehearsal: Tuesdays 3:15-4:30p Fridays 11:30a - 12p During school independent reading Ages: 12 14 Grades 7 8 Musical evaluation required. TEEN HANDBELL CHOIR Mass: Once a month 12noon Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Saturdays 6:00p 6:45p Ages: 13+ Grades 6 - adults ST. AIDAN SCHOOL BELL CHOIR Mass: Once a month 10:30a Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Tuesdays 2:15p-3:00p Ages: 10 14 Grades 5 8 NEW: BOYS CHOIR Rehearsal and Mass: TBA Ages: 7 14 (Experimental, pending interest) The Church of St. Aidan has one of the largest church music programs in the New York Metropolitan area, with more than 120 active members. They have sung at CARNEGIE HALL, LINCOLN CENTER S Avery Fisher Hall and recorded for Telecare Catholic TV. They have performed together with the Vienna Boys Choir at Christmas Concerts. Members of the Music Ministry put their time and dedication into enhancing the liturgy with the beauty of sacred music. The Music Ministry hopes that its presence fills the hearts of the faithful and gives them a sense of joy and fulfillment. Choirs sing at our Christmas Concert, Spring Concert and other music events. IF YOU LOVE MUSIC, PLEASE CONSIDER SHARING YOUR TIME AND TALENT WITH THE CHURCH. Call the Rectory at (516) 746-6585 x9130 or email Drago@StAidanParish.org if you are interested in becoming a member of any of the choirs.
Catholics for Freedom of Religion Preserving Freedom for All Being Catholic is no longer a spectator sport We are all called to standup, speak out and pray to maintain our 1st Amendment right to freedom of religion as it is currently under attack right here in America. To preserve religious freedom we must understand it. Freedom of Religion, the gift of God to each person, is guaranteed to Americans by the 1 st Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. Freedom of religion insures that our beliefs and morals can guide our private and our public lives. It is not limited to Freedom of Worship inside the Church. Upcoming events: The next meeting of CFFR scheduled for Wednesday, September 17 th at 7:30 pm in the St. Aidan Convent Community Room. Tom Ranker, General Counsel of the Rockville Centre Diocese will speaking at the following Parishes: September 16 th September 22 nd September 24 th St. Bernard, Levittown at 7:00 PM Our Lady of Mercy, Hicksville at 7:30 PM St. Matthew, Dix Hills at 7:00 PM VIRTUS TRAINING CLASS There will be a Virtus training class here at St. Aidan Parish on Saturday, September 13th at 9:00 AM in the Finamore Parish Center. Anyone who is involved in any way in the parish, school or sports programs must attend a Virtus class. If you would like to attend this class please register at DRVC.org, go to the education tab and click on Virtus class. For additional information please call Jim Corrigan at (516) 746-6585 x9401. MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE PRAYER GROUP We will meet starting on Wednesday, September 10th at 7:30 PM in the St. Peter & Paul room in the Finamore Center. All are welcome to join us in praying the Rosary.
2014 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others Helping to Provide Homes for Children in Need Michael was 15-years old and already had a history of serious psychiatric disturbances when he turned to Catholic Charities. He had been only ten when he lost contact with his family. The state had issued restraining orders against his mother and father for abuse and they had both willingly given up custody. Social Services felt he was not a likely candidate for adoption because of his age and history. In a nutshell, he was a kid facing the world alone, abandoned by everyone he ever knew or loved. That's when he came to a Catholic Charities Teaching Family Home. This unique residential treatment program matches emotionally disturbed kids with teaching parents. Teaching parents are married couples who care for the children in their own homes while teaching them everyday social skills that most of us take for granted. It was Michael's last hope. His erratic behavior had left previous social workers wondering if they could ever get through to him. Jeff and Linda, a Catholic Charities Teaching Family Home couple, had a hunch they could help him. They also believed he might have an undetected developmental disability. They were right. While there were some serious setbacks, caring and patience paid off. Today, Michael is a happy son to a loving adoptive parent and is part of a stable family. Linda and Jeff knew that what Michael so desperately needed was what every one of us desire; to be loved and accepted unconditionally. When you donate to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, you provide support for children like Michael. You help them to live full and happy lives! THANK YOU!
2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2014 GOAL: $174,200 PLEDGED: $129,374 # OF GIFTS: 582 Please remember that our parish receives a refund if we make our goal again this year. 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. Blood Drive Corpus Christi Council will assist at the Blood Drive that will be conducted in Msgr Kirwin Hall on September 28 th from 8:00 AM 2:00 PM. When you donate blood you help bring the gift of life, please consider becoming a blood donor. HALL RENTAL Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516) 746-8643.
The Jesuit Collaborative presents MEETING CHRIST in PRAYER an 8 week program rooted in the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola Offered by Fr. Damian Halligan, SJ and Pat McDonough Coordinator of NY Ministry for The Jesuit Collaborative and former columnist for The Long Island Catholic Participants will meet every Wednesday evening October 1st - November 19th 7:00-8:30 PM Convent Community Room OR Convent Chapel on certain weeks and be introduced to a variety of prayer formats that invite you to deepen your relationship to God and others. Helping You Grow Closer to For more information, email pmcdonough@jesuitcollaborative.org Please complete this registration form NO LATER THAN September 15th and send it to : Fr. Damian Halligan, St. Aidan's Church, 505 Willis Ave, Williston Park, NY 11598 Registration MUST be accompanied with a check for $100 made payable to The Jesuit Collaborative NAME(S): PHONE: EMAIL : You will be contacted by email with more details the week before the program begins
FALL 2014 BIBLE STUDY I write to invite you to a new Bible study. Together we will discover the beauty, truth, and riches of our Catholic faith through the sacred Scriptures. We will investigate God s Word, we will deepen our Bible knowledge, and we will grow in Christ. I could not be more thrilled to begin studying the letters of St. Paul, specially the one to the Ephesians, together with you this semester. Below, you will find the registration form with information about the course. As always, I need you to register early so I will have supplies ready. You only need to bring your Bible, and if it is possible the Catechism. We will be together two hours every week, the most important hours where we will grow in the knowledge of Christ and His love for us. Try your best to be here! I ll see you on the 11 th! Toti Conforti - FALL OF 2014 BIBLE STUDY REGISTRATION BEGINS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 COURSE RUNS FOR 10 WEEKS CONVENT COMMUNITY ROOM THURSDAYS 10:00 AM AND 7:00 PM Name Telephone Number Address E-Mail Address To Contact me: (516) 385-8963 toticon@aol.com Drop this registration form at the Rectory office. Do not miss this transformative, spiritual program. It will bring you to a deeper relationship with Christ.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA This week everything returns to normal. School starts, the children and adults are going back to regular hours, and, of course, it will take some time to get used to. The good side of this is you will have time and space to explore God s call and will and look into God s gifts you have received. We have a duty to use His gifts, to give them away, to acknowledge the Giver. There is one thing that is absolutely our own, and that is our will. Anything we have can be taken away, but our will is irrevocably ours, hence nothing really matters except that we conform our will to God s will and call. What matters is what we let God do to us. I always remember that God sent the angel to Our Lady, not to ask her to do something, but to let something be done. Since God does things better than us, let s abandon our will to His. Remember if you give Him only half of you, He can make you only half of a saint. This week we have some very good CDs. Real Womanhood by Lisa Cotter. She gets the truth about what it means to be an authentic woman. What s So Great About Being Catholic? by Jason Evert who shows us the beauty and treasures of the Faith. He tells us there is only one reason to be Catholic, because it s TRUE! How to Date Your Soulmate by Jason Evert. He shows us how to practice courtship without compromise. It is rooted in God s plan for the human heart. A great CD to give away to couples. Pray about new opportunities to spread what you learn from these CDs. Watch how the Holy Spirit will lead the way. Buy one or two or how many you can afford. After you listen to them give them away! That is the secret to fulfill God s plan for souls away from Him! Toti Conforti The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. ** Join now for the new school year! ** $30 Annual Membership runs September 2014 - August 2015-24 chances to win every month Prizes Weekly Monthly 1 winner @ $25 1 winner @ $50 4 winners @ $20 2 winners @ $25 Monthly Bonus Prizes $100 in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November $500 in March, June and December Name Phone Address City, State, Zip E-mail address I would like numbers at $30 each. $ enclosed Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan s Booster Club and return to the Rectory office.
CALLING ALL PFI ALUMNI AND INSTRUCTORS! You are cordially invited to the Pastoral Formation Institute of the Diocese of Rockville Centre 25 Year Celebration Sunday, October 5, 2014 Seminary of the Immaculate Conception Huntington, NY Mass 2:00 PM Celebrated by Bishop William Murphy Gathering and Reception in McGivney Lounge Immediately following Mass Cost: $50.00 per person To register, visit drvc-faith.org. For any questions call Debbie Ventura at (516) 678-5800 x223 Please make checks payable to The Office of Faith Formation and mail to: Office of Faith Formation Diocese of Rockville Centre P.O. Box 9023 Rockville Centre, NY 11571-9023 ATTN: Debbie Ventura Mass begins promptly at 2:00 PM Doors to the main chapel open at 1:00 PM You are the light of the world (Mt. 5:14) SECOND ANNUAL WILLISTON PARK RECREATION COMMITTEE GOLF OUTING Friday, October 10, 2014 at Clearview Golf Course Registration: 12:00 PM Tee Off: 1:00 PM Early Bird Special $160 after September 1st $175. Cost includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, golf shirt, box lunch, dinner and a chance to win various prizes. Dinner only $50. Make checks payable to Village of Williston Park. Sponsor a hole for $40. For information and reservations please call Billy Carr at (917) 567-4519.
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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. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SO- CIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!! FOOD PANTRY: 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. The next monthly food drive will take place on September 6 th & 7 th. We have a refrigerator for fresh vegetables from your garden, eggs, dairy products and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. Items for the week are: The pantry is quite bare-any and all items are greatly appreciated. JOHN MCALISTER MEMORIAL MEN S PRAYER GROUP will meet in the Fall in the Finamore Center beginning Wednesday, September 10 th and every Wednesday thereafter at 9:45 AM following the 9:00 AM Mass. All men are welcome to gather together for prayer and friendship. BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY The meetings for this group will begin in the Fall. Please consult the flyer in this weekend s bulletin for more information. BLOOD DRIVE: Our next blood drive sponsored by St. Aidan s Church and the Mineola Knights of Columbus will be taking place on Sunday, September 28 th in Msgr. Kirwin Hall from 8:00 AM 2:00 PM. Please consider donating blood and saving the life of someone in need. We will need some volunteers to help with the sign-up on September 21 st as well as the actual blood drive. Please look for more details in the next few weeks. 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 next meeting will take place on Monday, August 25 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. VOLUNTEERS - We are looking for volunteers who would be available on Thursday mornings at 9:00 AM to pick up items from Parish Social Ministry to bring to the thrift shop at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection on Campbell and Center Streets. This is not every week--only when items are available. You would receive a call on Wednesday to see if you are available. If interested, please call (516) 746-6585 x9408. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue). THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST FOR LABOR DAY.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANY- ONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK? A ministry includes Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virus Training Schedule and Register Online for a class being offered by several parishes at www.drvc.org. CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: All students who are Confirmation candidates for Confirmation 2014 and 2015 should submit any outstanding projects, reflections, and/or service hours to the Religious Education office. Candidates who need to schedule a test or interview should also contact the Religious Education Office as soon as possible. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered on Saturday, October 18th at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM by Bishop Brennan. CONFIRMATION REHERSALS: THE FIRST SET OF REHERESALS WILL BE ON THURS- DAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT 6:30 PM FOR THE 11:00 AM GROUP AND AT 8:00 PM FOR THE 2:00 PM GROUP. ATTENTION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PARENTS! REGISTRATION FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR IS CLOSED!. Late registrations will only be processed on a space available basis and subject to a late fee. Please contact the Religious Education Office at (516) 746-6585 x9404 as soon as possible for registration materials if needed. A copy of a child s Baptismal Certificate MUST accompany the registration for any new students. CATECHISTS NEEDED The Religious Education Office is still in need of individuals who can serve as teachers during the upcoming school year. We have vacancies in both the primary grades (1 st 3 rd grades) as well as intermediate grades (4 th 6 th grades) Class sessions are conducted from 4:00 5:00 PM and 5:30 6:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you are willing and able to serve as a catechist for one or more of these classes, please contact our office at (516) 746-6585 x9404. Additionally, we can use additional 7 th grade teachers for class on Mondays from 7:15 8:15 PM and additional 8 th grade teachers for class on Tuesdays from 7:15 8:15 PM. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in need of high school students who can volunteer to serve our Special Needs Program during the upcoming school year. Our Special Needs Program meets on Thursdays from 5:00 6:30 PM beginning October 2014 through the beginning of May 2015. Training and support will be provided. For further information please contact Mrs. Elaine Smith at (516) 746-6585 x9406. SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS Religious Education Classes for students enrolled Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays will begin the week of September 29 th. Class placements are now in progress; all parents should receive placement notification by September 17 th. Please DO NOT contact the Religious Education office requesting placement information unless you do not receive notification by September 17 th. OFFICE CLOSED The Religious Education office will be closed Labor Day, Monday, September 1 st. PARENTS OF 2013-2014 HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS: Please return your child s completed textbooks and worksheets to the Religious Education office BEFORE SEPTEMBER. Your child will then receive credit for the last school year and be promoted to the next grade. ATTENTION 2014 FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS! The Communion videos and Communion Bibles have arrived! If you ordered a video and/or a bible, please stop by the Religious Education office during office hours to pick up your order as soon as possible.
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. ADVANCED PRACTICE SEMINARS, LLC-The APS Invitational Open Golf Tournament will be held on September 29th at the Village Club of Sands Point to benefit our injured soldiers. Andy Cooney and Daniel Rodriguez (two of New York s finest tenors) will join us to play in our tournament. Cost: $285 per person after August 15th $325 per person. For information please contact Dr. Dan Pompa at (516) 287-0917 or DPompaOMS@gmail.com. Sponsorship opportunities are available. FREE FLU SHOTS 3:00-7:00 PM Saturday, September 27th, offered by Catholic Health Services in conjunction with St. Francis Hospital Outreach. Location: St. Aloysius R.C. Church, 592 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY (in the Parish Center). Contact Person: Gayle Yorizzo ( 516) 487-0374. FREE PROSTATE SCREENING 3:00-7:00 PM, Saturday, September 27th, sponsored by St. Francis Hospital/Catholic Health Services. Location: St. Aloysius R.C. Church, 592 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY ( NO PRE-REGISTRATION NECESSARY). A free, simple blood test could save your life. For men over the age of 50, or over the age of 40 with risk factors. For questions, please call ( 516) 629 2013. SEPARATION & DIVORCE GROUP-An eight week program for those separated or going through the process of divorce. The program is designed to help men and women find encouragement as they explore the emotions and experience often associated with separation and divorce. The group meets on Fridays beginning September 12th at 7:30 PM at St. William the Abbot, 2000 Jackson Avenue, Seaford. For information please Carol at (516) 432-2241 or email beginningtoday2014@gmail.com. BUS TRIP TO RESORTS CASINO IN ATLANTIC CITY HOSTED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION LA- DIES AUXILIARY-There will be a bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Monday, September 15th. A bus will take you from the parking lot of the Williston Park American Legion Post 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park at 9:00 AM to Resorts Casino. You need to be at the parking lot by 8:30 AM. The cost is $35.00 with a return of $25.00 in slot credits. Upcoming trips for 2014 are scheduled the third Monday of each month. The next trip will be on October 20th. If you are interested please contact: Dot Perry (516) 248-9063 or Honey Metzger (516) 742-0084. NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK-Come join us as we celebrate Song of Pride and Country on Tuesday, September 9th from 2:00-3:00 PM and tour our beautiful Assisted Living Residence. Contact us at (631) 842-6091 or info@dominicanvillage.org or visit us online at www.dominicanvillage.org. Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic. Fall incentive-assisted Living Residence move in by December 31, 2014 and we will waive the $2,000 Application Fee. FAITH ON TAP-All Young Adults are invited to join us for our next Faith on Tap on Monday, September 22nd at 7:30. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Come early, get something to eat or drink! Speaker: Bishop Nelson J. Perez, Auxiliary Bishop, Diocese of Rockville Centre Topic: Joy of the Gospel. The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus Pope Francis at Molly Malone s 124 Maple Avenue, Bay Shore NY.