April 9, 2017 2 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: 631-757-7435 FAX #631-757-0469 E-mail: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, April 9, 2017 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Kathy Evans+, Michelle Walden+ 12:00pm Anthony Biondi+, Patrice Mulvihill+, John Caputo+, Rev. Charles E. Papa+, Carmine Iaquinto+, Carmella Zaccaria+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Jean Newland+ Monday, April 10, 2017 8:30am Nunzie DeMarco+ Tuesday, April 11, 2017 8:30am Mark Russell+ Wednesday, April 12, 2017 8:00am Morning Prayer-Liturgy of the Hours 8:30am Trudy Perz+ Thursday, April 13, 2017 8:30am No Morning Mass Morning Prayer Liturgy of the Hours 7:30pm Mass of the Lord s Supper Friday, April 14, 2017 8:30am No Morning Mass Morning Prayer-Liturgy of the Hours 3:00pm Solemn Liturgy Saturday, April 15, 2017 8:30pm Morning Prayer-Liturgy of the Hours 7:30pm Easter Vigil Mass Lorraine Prignano+, Armando Viteritti+ Sunday, April 16, 2017 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Joseph Colamussi, Sr.+ 12:00pm Lenny DiPaolo+, Mario Piscitelli+, Angelo & Vincenza Abbatiello+ 2:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Patrice Mulvihill+, Thomas Lupich, Jr.+ Ministers for Saturday and Sunday April 15th & 16th Saturday-Easter Vigil 7:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Deacon Jean Cantave, Deacon Allan Longo Lector: Ellen Lobasso - Reading 1, Pat Brennan - Reading 3,Henry Bokuniewicz Reading 5, Marilyn Reilly - Epistle Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Diane Lake, Helen Flanders, Dolores Dooley, Carol Queally Lector: James Gribbin 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Louise Mordarski, Craig Butler, Judy McKenna, Pat DeSilva Lector: Michael Mordarski 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Barbara Beller, Jane Karas, George McGann Lector: George Pozderec 2:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Diane Young, Cathy Kitakis Lector: Michael Kitakis Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby April 16th: TBA Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Tony Brigandi, Mary Ellen Caracuel, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Denise Cotuleo, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Joseph & Peggy Dissler, Lorraine Drouin, Gerard Emma, Walter Fay, Liam Forstor, Paul Gabel, John Geiss, Kathleen Gleason, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, August Justesen, Courtney Kane, Frank Kotasek, Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Janice A. Lewis, Carmen Lopez, Clementina Maldunado, Kim Massa, Emily McCarthy, Sean McGrath, Coach Sam Maratto, Doris Mickowski, Jean Newland, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Catherine Opray, Bud Pace, Philip Gene Phelan, Irene Phillips, Frances Powers, Debby Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Grace Schimmel, Marian Stewart, Beatrice Sullivan, Howard Svensson, Eleanor A. Thompson, Frank Tumino, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
April 9, 2017 3 MONDAY, April 10 8:30am Mass Diocesan Day of Reconciliation Confessions: 3:00pm 9:00pm TUESDAY, April 11 8:30am Confession after Mass WEDNESDAY, April 12 Morning Prayer Liturgy of the Hours at 8:00am 8:30am Mass Confessions: 3:00pm 4:30pm & 7:30pm 9:00pm Thursday, April 13 Holy Thursday No Morning Mass 8:30am Morning Prayer Confessions: 3:30pm 5:00pm Mass of the Lord s Supper 7:30pm Vigil Adoration Until Midnight FRIDAY, April 14 Good Friday No Morning Mass 8:30am Morning Prayer Confessions: 10:00am 11:30am Outdoor Stations of the Cross 12 noon Good Friday Solemn Service 3:00pm Confessions: 7:00pm 8:00pm In Church Stations of the Cross 8pm SATURDAY, April 15 Holy Saturday No Morning Mass 8:30am Morning Prayer Confessions: 11:00am 1:00pm & 4:00 5:00 Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter at 7:30pm EASTER SUNDAY April 16 Masses at 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm Youth Mass Please keep in your prayers our deceased friends and relatives Grace Kelly Angelina Zafonte Michael Albino Albert R. Carson The Rectory office will close at 12:00 pm on Holy Thursday. We will also be closed Good Friday and April 17th Easter Monday Remember Your Loved Ones With Annual Memorial Candles that brighten your intentions all year long A small plaque displaying the name of your loved one or a special intention will be mounted before each candle. Plaques will remain on display for the time subscribed and may be renewed or rededicated for additional six or twelve month periods. The offering for each candle is $60 for 6 months or $100 for 12 months per name, which will support the work and needs of St. Francis Parish. Brochures are located in the vestibule and by the Memorial Candles.
April 9, 2017 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday s weekly offering: TBA Bulletin Reflection Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! shout the crowds in today s Gospel. May we always be ready to share our blessings when we are sent in His name! Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who aspire to greatness by humbly serving the needs of all, especially through our various parish ministries. Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Jean Cantave Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am 3:30pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm Closed 12:30pm 1:15pm Daily Evenings: By appointment only April 9: Palm Sunday Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the holiest of Christian weeks. Let us pray for the Grace to take up our own cross and to follow Jesus through death to new life. Please support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the poor as they carry their cross of suffering and pain. Please check your spam folders for BRINGING HOME THE WORD since it is now being sent from gmail. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, April 16th: Acts 10:34a, 37 43 Everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name. Colossians 3:1 4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b 8 Let us celebrate the feast...with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. John 20:1 9 or Matthew 28:1 10 For they did not yet understand the Scripture that he had to rise from the dead. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings. Join Fr. Peter Kaczmarek on a Pilgrimage to Fatima, Spain &Lourdes October 25 November 3, 2017 $3,799 from New York, NY Optional Post-Tour to Paris & Lisieux November 3-7, 2017 additional $1,399 www.pilgrimages.com/frkaczmarek Information Nights are at 8:00pm in the Rectory on April 6, April 24, May 16. Stop by the office or call and we will send you an attractive color brochure!
April 9, 2017 5 Healer, Frank Kelly will be with Our Mother Queen of Peace ~ BetaniaXIII - April 10.St Francis of Assisi, 29 Clay Pitts rd., Greenlawn, NY 11640 7 PM, Fino Introduces Frank Kelly short talk followed by Holy Mass. Frank Kelly insists on Holy Mass first. All Masses are "Healing Masses." Please, to come only for the healing service and miss Holy Mass is inappropriate to Our Lord, unless for a good reason. Church Info. 631-757-7435. The beloved, Father Stephen Donnelly will be the main celebrant. The back of the church has ramps for the physically challenged. We assume there will be an over flow at this Mass so please get there early. There will be only light drinks at the entrance of the church. The healing service will take a few hours. Information: Fino Giordano 631-796-5273, Gina Delucia 516-458-7693, Dolores Santangelo, 516-903-6630 This is a very special gift to have Frank Kelly visit us. Please advise family and friends that this is a good chance to heal our spiritual lives as well as the physical during HOLY WEEK. This maybe the Easter we will all never forget. Volunteers Needed For our St. Francis Gift Boutique New and Exciting Gifts Our Gift Boutique is open on Hospitality Sundays. It only takes 30 minutes after Mass to volunteer! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CALL 631-757-7435 Bible Workshop Wed. DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP Thursdays, 1-3pm in the basement auditorium here at St. Francis. 11:15am How to Hear from God Speaker: Barbara Campbell Holy Hour for Priests Mondays 12:30-1:30pm, beginning February 27th. Anyone able to commit to this prayer event, call 631-486-2155. First Saturday devotions at St. Francis @ 11:00am. Join us for Confession & Rosary Holy Mass at 11:30am Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 4/7/17 Ann Saxer 4/14/17 Marie Cantave 4/21/17 Terry Iaquinto 4/28/17 Elizabeth Lockwood 5/5/17 Elizabeth Lockwwod If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794 Check out our new CDs $3 each Many titles to choose from! LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA ONLINE STORE Looking for a gift idea for a loved one which will also support your parish? Would you like items that are not available in the Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosk? Please visit www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/ subscriptions?promocode=101273 This will give you access to the Lighthouse Catholic Media online store where you can purchase books, multi-cd sets, and DVDs, join one of the subscription clubs, or access the free Bible app. Any store purchases and subscriptions made through this link will be credited to St. Francis of Assisi parish. Thank you! Road Angels are needed to drive parishioners to and from doctor appointments. Please call the Pastoral Care Office if you can help at 261-4837 St. Francis' 50th Anniversary Collectors Ornament $15 available in the Rectory Office & Gift Boutique
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April 9, 2017 7 Once again, the Office of Worship of the Diocese is offering training workshops for those persons seeking to become Lectors and/or Eucharistic Ministers. Please refer to the schedule noted in the bulletin, find a workshop convenient to your personal schedule, notify the rectory of your intent, attend the workshop and officially join this special ministry at St. Francis. St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner Needs Donations: Huggies diapers sizes, 3,4,5 and 6. We also need baby wipes and shampoo. We thank you so much for your generosity as always. Donations should be placed in the crib located on the right of the vestibule in the Church. The weekly St. Francis Booster Club winner for April 3rd will be announced next week! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! Healing Mass at St. Francis Wednesday, May 10th Prayer & Praise 7:30pm Mass 8:00pm Celebrant: Fr. Peter Kaczmarek Pray overs after Mass Stations of the Cross every Friday at 8pm during Lent
April 9, 2017 8 Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang St Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn Join us the third Sunday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm in the lower church Donations of smooth peanut butter, jelly, bread and sandwich bags are always appreciated Good for community service hours Loving hands, caring hearts All are welcome ~ Next date TBA Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 688 Sandwiches!! Thanks to all who helped! St. Francis Rocks! Do you like to sing? Play an instrument? Then join us every Sunday for the 5pm Youth Mass Rehearsal starts at 4pm in the church. It s a fun way to be involved in your church! For information about the Youth Mass Contact our Youth Music Coordinator Greg at ggullotti1@optonline.net Not sure about joining, come check out the 5 pm Sunday Mass and see what it s all about! Jr. Choir Calling all boys and girls, grade 2 and up. Come join the St. Francis Jr. Choir. Rehearsal will be from 11-11:30, after Sunday Mass. Come sing, have fun and enjoy a snack too. Meet at the piano. Just bring a smile. For info call Anthony DiDonna: 631-748-6780
April 9, 2017 9 Thirsting for Healing? Living Water Center is a place which provides the Healing Waters of Counseling. Prayer and Hope to those who come through our doors in Melville. Our therapists are rooted in prayer that is a basic part of our tradition and faith. Living Waters Center provides individual. Family and couples therapy for all life situations. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information, please call 631-754-3990 or go to our website www. livingwaterscounseling.biz BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP St. Patrick s Church, 400 Main Street, Huntington Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Rectory basement. We are a group of women who have been afflicted with this disease and we meet to lend support to one another through our difficult times. If you are interested in learning more about our group feel free to contact Marlene Gerdts (631) 549-3447 or Jean Whitcomb (631) 261-1166. All are welcomed. PRAYER FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE O prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in the military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil, Please guard our churches, our homes, and our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who are within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon true justice. Please instill in the hearts and minds of people everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen. PERRY COMO LODGE #2846 OSIA AND RESTAURANTS SPONSOR RESTAURANT ROWFOOD AND WINE TASTING WEDNESDAY, MAY 3RD 2017 FOR ST. PHILIP NERI PARISH ST. PHILIP NERI PARISH CENTER 15 PROSPECT ROAD, NORTHPORT JOIN US: DONATION $20 pp Contact: Daniel Cajigas 631-754-2730 Our next meeting for the above club will be April 11, 2017 at 1:00pm, Tues. in the cafeteria of St. Hugh's School, located at 1450 New York Ave. Huntington Station. Enter from Pulaski Rd. New members welcome. Donation $2.00. For further information call Elaine 631-425-1131 or Joanne 631-266-3654.