Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax) Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 24, 2014 Turn your ear to me, O 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: 9:00 AM, 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.
TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2014 St. Louis; St. Joseph Calasanz, Priest 2 Thes 1: 1-5, 11-12; Mt 23: 13-22 6:30 AM Joanne Kempton 9:00 AM Robert McEnroe (Birthday Rem.) 12:15 PM Jean Markowski 5:30 PM Vivian Lang (Birthday Rem.) TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2014 Weekday 2 Thes 2: 1-3a, 14-17; Mt 23: 23-26 6:30 AM Joanne Kempton 9:00 AM Adeline Di Napoli (23rd Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Gerard Hillery (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Carol La Sala (Birthday Rem.) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014 St. Monica 2 Thes 3: 6-10, 16-18; Mt 23: 27-32 6:30 AM Anne Eckhoff 9:00 AM Lv. Ints. of Deacon Joe Connolly 12:15 PM Margaret Mary Stancarone 5:30 PM Colin Mason (1st Anniversary Rem.) THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2014 St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Cor 1: 1-9; Mt 24: 42-51 6:30 AM William J. Breen 9:00 AM Lawrence Bradley, Sr. 12:15 PM Maryanne Birr 5:30 PM Kerry Ann Schulman (8th Anniversary Rem.) FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2014 The Passion of St. John the Baptist 1 Cor 1: 17-25; Mk 6: 17-29 6:30 AM Susan Rubino 9:00 AM Clara & William Filippini 12:15 PM Rev. Richard Mazziotta (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Joseph Patrick Citera (Birthday Rem.) SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2014 Weekday 1 Cor 1: 26-31; Mt 25: 14-30 9:00 AM Kathleen Boyland 11:00 AM Memorial Mass-Luca Cataggio 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 3:00 PM Julaine Gallo/Thomas Gelderman Nuptial Ceremony 4:00-5:00 PM Confession 5:00 PM Theresa Mc Gough Steven Clancy Blanche Godek 7:30 PM Josephine Gleniewicz SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2014 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 20: 7-9; Rom 12: 1-2; Mt 16: 21-27 7:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 9:00 AM Frank Trivigno (1st Anniversary Rem.) MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued) 10:30 PM De Forest & Grace Mellor 12:00 PM Walter Markevitch (Anniversary Rem.) Michael Barra Rose Cavallaro Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Cangiano (47th Anniversary Rem.) 5:00 PM Patrick Sullivan (Birthday Rem.) FLOWER MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of VIVIAN C. LANG Birthday Remembrance Requested by Her Sisters (Mary s Shrine) BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Bobby Joe Brown, St. Aidan Elizabeth Alger, Our Lady of Victory, Centerville, MA SECOND 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 THIRD WEEK Julaine Gallo, St. Bridgid, Westbury, NY Thomas Gelderman, St. Aidan Amy Morias, St. Aidan Frank Oliva, St. Paul the Apostle, Brookville, NY 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, J. P. Macedo, Barbara Ueland, Brianne Ruzek, Diane La Bianca DECEASED: Martin Mc Loughlin and for all those who have died serving our country.
August 24, 2014 THE BIG GOOD-BYE Within the last week or so there was a great op ed piece in Newsday about going away to college for the first time. (I must confess that I would very much like to cite the author, but unfortunately I failed to save the article on my Ipad and was unsuccessful in looking it up.) The man who wrote it was a Catholic from Seaford and talked about all the preparations that were being made for their son s departure to college. He mentioned how the time had passed so quickly since his little boy first entered Catholic school. You got the idea that he had tremendous faith in his son and was very proud of him. You could tell that he and his wife would miss him a lot. Of course, that same scenario is taking place in our own parish and all over. Parents are getting ready for the big goodbye and the kids are anxiously looking forward to a totally new experience with new friends and new freedom. The parents probably won t show their tears and the kids won t talk too much about their fears and anxieties about entering a totally new situation. There even may be a little tension in the house during these last few days. My father used to say: The trouble with youth is that it is wasted on the young. I think he meant that by the mere fact of being young and inexperienced, you don t understand a lot of things and you fail to appreciate a great deal. One of the things that kids sometimes overlook is the almost infinite depth of love their parents have for them. Only as they get older will they understand. College students have responsibilities to their parents. On a most elementary level, they should call the folks who miss them so much at home frequently and regularly. Your parents want to know how you re doing and that things are ok. Believe it or not, the main purpose of college is education and study. Parents are putting a great deal into these four years and you should do the same by studying and having the maturity to really work. Do not procrastinate those term papers will not get done by themselves. College is not high school where you may have had it a bit easier. The professors mean business! Deadlines are meant to be observed they are not simply suggestions. You will be making new friends some of them will probably be lifelong friends. Make good ones-people of honesty, integrity and loyalty with genuine values. You will be making the most serious of decisions during these four years make prudent and sensible judgments and never be distracted by nonsense.
I hope that you will join a Campus Ministry Program at your college. They are present at almost every college and university whether Catholic or non-catholic. Campus Ministry is a fantastic place to meet people with whom you may share your faith and practice it with them. It is also provides an opportunity to do work and become involved in service to the poor and underprivileged. A number of St. Aidan parishioners have gone on mission trips to foreign countries and some of our high school students have done mission work right here in our own diocese and other places in the United States. When your folks finally say good bye, know that you may be away from home, but you will always be in their hearts and always and everywhere on their minds. Never forget how much they love you. In Jesus and Mary, In today s readings, St. Paul reminds the Romans-and us-that all things come from God: For from Him and through Him all things are. Good stewards understand that all is a gift and share generously the gift of time, talent and treasure with which they ve been blessed. STEWARDSHIP 08/18/13 $23,992 08/17/14 $21,361 (-13.19%) ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 08/15/13 $ 8,049 08/15/14 $ 6,987 (-10.97%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. SUMMER RAFFLE WINNERS 1st Prize $1,500 Winners - Carol Dowd & John B. Kiernan 2nd Prize $500 Winners - Robert & Marie McLaughlin & Eileen Mehldeau 3rd Prize $250 Winners - Michael Harrison, Veronica Filippone & Mary McNulty Congratulations to all! FEAST OF ST. AIDAN THREE DAY NOVENA There will be a three day Novena in honor of the Feast of St. Aidan. The novena will begin on August 28th and end on August 30th after the 9:00 AM Mass in church.
THANK YOU My sincere thanks to all Priests, Deacons, Drago Bubalo, Cantors, Choirs, Ushers, Rosary Altar Society, Altar Servers, Holy Name Society, Maintenance, Rectory Staff, Parishioners and everyone who attended and volunteered their help for the beautiful funeral liturgies and reception for Monsignor Kirwin. It was overwhelming to see the outpouring of love and respect that was displayed as we said farewell to a former Pastor. I am truly grateful for all of you. There is no place like St. Aidans! 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.
THE PORTRAIT The portrait of Msgr. Robert Kirwin has received much interest and recognition over the past few weeks since he passed away. The painting was done by my father, Donald J. McPartlan, who admired Msgr. Kirwin very much and wanted to honor him in the best way he knew how. He had several sessions with Msgr. Kirwin and met him for lunch a few times to discuss how he would portray him. It was painted just a few years ago and Msgr. wanted the beautiful stained glass windows behind him to depict the holy places he visited instead of the windows of St Aidan's. My father was a member of St Aidan's for the past 56 years and was a man of his faith. He shared his artistic skills with many people in the parish, especially those who were unable to leave their homes due to medical problems. My Dad passed away just one month ago, on July 9th, but would have been so proud to know that this painting, one of his most cherished, brought such happiness to Msgr. Kirwin and others in the parish. Kathleen McPartlan Keenan 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
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).
Catholics for Freedom of Religion Preserving Freedom for All Being Catholic is no longer a spectator sport To preserve religious freedom we must understand it. Freedom of Religion, the gift of God to each man, is guaranteed to Americans by the 1 st Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Freedom of religion insures that our beliefs and morals can guide our private and our public lives. Denials of freedom of religion continue: Nurse in Florida not hired because of her pro-life beliefs. Virginia High School bans students from posting the Ten Commandments to their lockers. A university rules against wearing a cross necklace. We also need to be in prayer and fasting for our fellow Christians who are being persecuted in Iraq, Nigeria and many other places. They have lost their religious freedom and their lives. Ask your family and friends to join with you in prayer. The next meeting of CFFR is scheduled for Wednesday, September 17 th at 7:30 PM in the St. Aidan Convent Community Room. Please note day and room change. 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 call Lynn Przeniczny at (516) 746-6585 x9104 to register. Other classes are available through the diocese. For information on those classes go to DRVC.org and click on the Education tab. 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 Ave., Williston Park. Our Monthly gathering for singles includes discussion, meditation and socialization. This Gathering will feature Guest Speaker/Performer, Alex Basile. $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. For information please contact Ray (516) 561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com.
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) KNIGHTS SET NEW CHARITABLE GIVING RECORD - The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Carl Anderson, speaking at the organization s 132 nd annual international convention in Orlando announced that for the 14 th consecutive year, the Knights set a new record in charitable giving, with over $ 170 million and 70.5 million hours of voluntary service given during 2013. According to independent sector, the time donated by Knights to charity was worth more than $ 1.6 billion. Anderson also announced that for the 42 nd consecutive year membership in the organization has grown. There are now more than 1.8 million members. 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. HALL RENTAL Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516) 746-8643.
SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB 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 July Winners $20 Winners Anne Brennan Joan Bianco Robert & Regina Kinney Gloria & Hank Brech Jane Gross Barbara R. Filazzola Maddy & Doug Cegelski Albina Kertz & Karen Starke John M. Henson Mary Robesch Eleanor Brassill Cathy & Kevin White Gloria Schilter John & Anne Messina Eileen Alexander Jim & Bernadette Harrison $25 Winners Eleanor Lusardi Evelyn & Harry Entenmann Mildred Clinton Eileen Mehldau Tina & Chuck Santarelli John & Rose Ann Zakovic $50 Winner: Jennifer Morrissey $100 Winner: Eileen Mehldau Winning checks will be mailed within the next 10 days 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. WILLISTON PARK SUMMER EXERCISE PROGRAM The last class of the Summer Exercise Program will be held at the Village Hall on Monday, August 25th at 9:45 AM. 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.
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 and be introduced to a variety of prayer formats that invite you to deepen your relationship to God and oth- For more information, email pmcdonough@jesuitcollaborative.org Helping You Grow Closer to God 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 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 Last week I was in the church replenishing our CD kiosks with new titles and a parishioner stopped to ask me a question. One thing led to another and we tried to reflect on what Being Holy meant and what it is. What do holy women and men do? They begin by not feeling holy. Holiness is a form of humility where we receive rather than achieve. It is good to read about the old and the modern saints, but it is not good to envy or compare and do what they did in order to feel loved by God. Real holiness is being who we are, is real-sizing ourselves, and not size up with others. Jesus was who He was and is. Holiness begins with listening humbly to who God says we are and not trying to be someone else. If we want to know who we are and where we are with God, and God is not telling us, it is because believing is more precious than achieving. After all this we felt somehow holy but I would like to invite all of you to come to the new Bible Study which I am giving here in our parish. We will study St. Paul s letters. Together we will discover the beauty, truth and riches of our Catholic Faith through the Sacred Scriptures, and we will deepen our Bible knowledge. It is only two hours a week, but two important hours! This week we have new CDs. From Atheism to Catholicism by Jennifer Fulwiler where she recalls her spiritual journey, one which ultimately led her to enter the Catholic Church after living as an atheist. Discerning God s Will by Father Larry Richards, who dwells into the process of discernment, encourages us to dedicate ourselves to living the life that God has planned for us. I would like to ask you for prayers for our Pope Francis. He lost 3 members of his family in a car accident. It happened after he was back from his trip to So. Korea, where more than one million people attended his Mass on the last day of his trip. This in a country with only 8% of practicing Catholics! Again I ask of you to find ways to give our CDs to people who are away or not practicing. This is the best way to evangelize! Those souls will know the beauty of Our Lord love! Toti Conforti
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: cereal and apple juice 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 ARE NEEDED - 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).
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 looking for individuals who are willing to serve as teachers to pass on their Catholic Faith to students enrolled in our program. Prior experience is not necessary. Training is provided. Please give prayerful consideration to answering this call for teachers. For an application or further information, please call the office at (516) 746-6585 x9404. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM Monday to Friday or by appointment. For information please call (516) 746-6585 x9404. SPECIAL NEEDS CATECHISTS WANTED: Is God tugging at your heart to help? There are wonderful children waiting for YOU to answer His Call! Please consider becoming a Special Needs Catechist for the upcoming school year. No Prior experience is necessary. Training and support will be provided. For further information, please call (516) 746-6585 x9406. 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. SAFETY CONCERNS: The Religious Education office is looking for a few people to help with traffic control. In order to keep our students safe, volunteers are needed to assist with our drop off and pick up routine. If you can spare a half hour or hour on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, please call the office at (516) 746-6585 x9404 for more information. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
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. BE THE MATCH-Join our effort to help save lives! All you need to know: 1) Be between the ages of 18-44; 2) Be willing to donate to any patient in need; 3) Meet health guidelines. All it takes is four swabs of your cheek to be added to the registry. Patients are desperately searching for a match and you could be the one. Please join Be The Match registry on Tuesday, August 26th from 2:00-8:00 PM at ProHealth Day Op, 110 Willis Avenue, Mineola, NY. Please give, join or volunteer. Every $100 raised helps us add another member to the registry. For information please email Debbie DiLello at ladottoressa6853@aol.com or call (917) 816-0655. ST. WILLIAM THE ABBOT CHURCH, Seaford, NY will be hosting it's 4th Annual Twilight Cabaret on September 27th at 8:00 PM. Want to spend a night in Las Vegas listening to great cabaret music without traveling to Nevada? St. William s 4th Annual Twilight Cabaret will bring that cabaret jazz-club evening to Seaford, NY! Come enjoy a three-course dinner, unlimited wine and beer, raffle and door prizes, and a night of world-class music brought to you by a group of terrific singers and an amazing 4-piece jazz band! Tickets are $45 per person, but if you book a table of 8 people or more, the price drops to $40 per person. Call the Music Ministry office for reservations at (516) 781-3253 or email at stwilliamsmusic@gmail.com. This is a popular event, and you must reserve tickets in advance to attend, so buy your tickets now before we sell out! LIFE CENTER OF LONG ISLAND-The Annual Banquet will be held on Thursday, September 18th from 6:00-11:00 PM at the Woodbury Country Club. The 2014 honorees are Dr. Dina El Kady, Director of Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine-Good Samaritan Hospital and Chaminade High School. Guest Speaker: Dr. Anne L. Nolte from the National Gianna Center for Women s Health and Fertility. For information please call Cindy at (516) 798-8746. 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 Rosemarie (516) 528-0655 or email beginningtoday2014@gmail.com.