April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746 (631) 499-8520 Fax: (631) 499-1530 www.smrcc.org Office Hours: Mon-Fri in the Parish Center 9 am-12:30 pm & 1:30 pm-5 pm April 15, 2018 ~ Third Sunday of Easter Pastor Rev. Robert Hewes Parochial Vicar Rev. Allan Sikorski In Residence Rev. Lawrence Rafferty Deacons James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano and Luis Polanco Pastoral Associate Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson Music Director: Lee Forsythe T h e S a l v a t i o n o f S o u l s i s t h e S u p r e m e L a w SCHEDULE OF MASSES SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. and Spanish Mass at 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:30 p.m. and also at 12:30 p.m. (Latin) Tridentine Mass in the Chapel. MONDAY - SATURDAY : 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. Holy Days will be printed in the bulletin. CONFESSIONS SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. BAPTISM SCHEDULE The 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. (No Baptisms Easter Sunday or Christmas Weekends.) Please contact the Parish Center for the Baptismal Packet containing the registration form and all other necessary paperwork. First-time parents are also asked to register for one of the Baptismal Preparation Classes offered on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. (No class is held in December.) You may register on-line for the Baptism class only (not the Baptism itself) at www.smrcc.org. MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a reception. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana.
April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 2 PARISH MINISTRIES Saturday, Apr 14 5:00 PM Andrew J. Garafalo Intentions of Jack Tseng Lottie Nurkewitz Mildred Parisi Rocco Amoroso Rosario Merendino 7:00 PM Sunday, Apr 15 7:30 AM Deceased Members of Rosato Family 9:30 AM Josef Wyszynski 11:00 AM Anna & Nancy Cortina 12:30 PM (L) For People of the Parish 12:30 PM Elizabeth Falcone Monday, Apr 16 9:00 AM Maria & Francesco Barra Tuesday, Apr 17 9:00 AM Tony, Francesco & Giuseppe Barra Wednesday, Apr 18 9:00 AM Marie Roe Thursday, Apr 19 9:00 AM Stephen Barone Friday, Apr 20 9:00 AM Edna M. Koch Saturday, Apr 21 9:00 AM Dorothy Mallon Edward Maiello Intentions of Rosalie Fabrizi Joseph Pajkowski Robert Shields Shane Killian Breslin 5:00 PM Brian Washington Giacomo Di Stefano Intentions of Jack Tseng Maria T. McGuinness Sebastian J. Caruso Shane Killian Breslin 7:00 PM Sunday, Apr 22 7:30 AM Mary & Joseph Lichtenberger 9:30 AM Josef Wyszynski 11:00 AM Teresa McCoy 12:30 PM (L) For People of the Parish 12:30 PM Edward Astarita ALTAR SERVERS: Porzia DiGiorgio: me@porzia.com And John DiGiorgio: johndigiorgio@optonline.net APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER: Kathryn Giandoreggio: 631-491-3735 ATHLETIC WEBSITE: www. smrcc.org ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/ INTRAMURAL & CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR: Chris Felice: smrccathletics@gmail.com ATHLETICS MODERATOR: Rev. Allan Sikorski: 499-8520 x 125 BAPTISM OFFICE: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126 Email: stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn M. Douglas: 631-495-8541 Including: Teens (12-17) who have lost a parent. Widows and Widowers 65 and under Widow and Widowers 65 and over BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano: 586-4827 BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: 631-254-2656 BULLETIN: email: bulletin@smrcc.org BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Ann Podina: 858-0684 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL: John Gatto: 499-8520 x 117 C.C.D. RELIGIOUS ED: Mary Donaldson, D.R.E., 864-321 Rita Minder, Assistant: 864-3321 CHOIR: Lee Forsythe: 631-499-8520 x 116 Ed Oriani, Cantor for Tridentine Mass COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ray Smolenski: 243-0449 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 FEED THE POOR MINISTRY: Frank Harnos: 499-0074 or Julie Maddaloni: 242-2183 FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 HOSPITALITY: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Kevin Bertolini GK: 516-652-6438 K OF C SQUIRES: Sir Francis Scotti: 917-567-9829 LECTORS: Helen Campa: 586-0682 LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: 667-4629 MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon: 499-5176 MOMMY and ME: Jessica Larsen: 258-3965 PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 PILGRIM MADONNA: Rosa Nappo: 920-2446 or Lucia Agnone: 940-4015 PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: 631 492-7881 PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano: 631-896-0983 RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: 631 586-3807 ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Terry Sbashnig: 631 254-9472 PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126 - Email: stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com SONS OF ITALY: Diana Grauer: 631-242-2710 SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis Polanco: 648-7330 ST. VINCENT de PAUL: Michael Brennan: 499-8520 x 118 USHERS: Tom Siegler: 631-920-2055 YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Sikorski: 499-8520 x 125
April 15, 2018 Collections: March 31 & April 1 Easter Sunday: $ 53,186.00 Holy Land: $ 4,056.00 Faith Direct: $ 2,300.00 April 7 & 8 Weekly: Faith Direct: The Altar Flowers, Altar Candles and The Bread and Wine are in Loving Memory of Anna & Nancy Cortina $17,054.00 $ 2,300.00 Third Sunday of Easter 3 Business Manager Dolores Tiernan Finance Chairperson Richard Bove Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano And Joseph Napolitano PARISH REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.smrcc.org. New families and new parishioners are encouraged to register with the parish. Registration forms are also available at the Parish Center. INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH Those adults who live in the Dix Hills area and/or those with family in the parish seeking information about becoming a Catholic or completing their Sacraments are invited to contact the Pastor. FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is at 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the Chapel from Friday 7:00 p.m. until Saturday 8:30 a.m. and concludes with Benediction. FIRST SATURDAY: 8:15 a.m. Devotions ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The Sacrament is available EVERY SATURDAY after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The Sacrament is available for those who are to undergo a serious medical procedure the following week or who have a serious illness and who have not been anointed within the past three months. If you wish to be anointed, please let the celebrant know before Mass. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Holy Communion will be ministered to those confined at home. Those who are seriously ill should request a priest for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. PARISH SCHOOL: HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL: 631-543-0202 First Friday Exposition - From 7:00 pm the First Friday of the month till 8:30 am Saturday morning in the Parish Center Chapel. Private and authorized group prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle is encouraged at any time during the many hours the main Church and Chapel are open. Occasions on which specific groups request Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament can only be conducted by a priest or deacon with the knowledge and approval of the Pastor.
April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 4 A Priest Forever Rev. Robert S. Hewes Ordained March 11, 1978 1978-2018 Please join us as we celebrate Father Hewes 40th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood On Sunday, June 24, 2018 Mass of Thanksgiving - 12:30 PM Reception at St. Anthony s H.S. 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM All parishioners are welcome to share this special occasion! ~~~~~~~(cut here and return form below~~~~~~~ Kindly respond on or before the first of June, if you plan to attend the reception at St. Anthony s H.S. Name Phone No. Number attending (Please deposit this stub in the collection basket or drop it off at the Parish Center Reception Desk before June 1st.)
April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 5 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Place for Learning and Praying Our Family/Children s Mass is Sunday at 9:30AM Mary Donaldson, Director, Rita Minder, Assistant Religion Office Phone 864-3321 Fax 499-1530 maryccd@smrcc.org LOOKING AHEAD When registering a new student, 1st thru 8th grade, you must come into the Religion Office, on the second floor of the Parish Center, Monday through Thursday, between 11:00AM and 5:00PM. Please be sure to bring a copy of the child s Baptismal Certificate when you come. The fee of $175.00 per child is due at that time. GRADE LEVEL MASSES FOR WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENTS Sunday, April 15, 2018, 3rd & 4th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. These Masses do include all the Summer Program students as well. For those students attending grade level Masses listed above, please sit in the front of the Church, try to arrive by 9:10AM and remember your tithing envelopes as they are not only used for a donation but also for taking attendance. All family members are invited to join us at these Masses. SUMMER PROGRAM The dates for Summer Program 2018 are July 29th through August 12th, from 8:30AM to 1:00PM, Monday thru Friday and the three Sunday 9:30AM Masses on 7/29, 8/5 and 8/12. Grades 4 thru 7 are eligible and the fee is $250.00 per child. SPECIAL NOTES The week of April 16th will be the last week of classes for our 2017/18 Winter Program. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, April 14th, 2nd grade First Reconciliation (Penance) in Church 9:45AM. Saturday, April 21st, 2nd grade First Reconciliation (Penance) in Church 9:45AM. PHOTOGRAPHS Rosemary Femia will be here every Thursday until the end of June from 7-9PM in the breezeway with Confirmation pictures.
April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 6 April 21 & 22 Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM I. Lucie J. McCarthy M. Prainito E. Vincente B. Abadom C. Vogt J. Gatto F. Harnos A. Pappas R. Ruvio R. Grande P. DiGiorgio K. Zaki A. Albano D. Tiernan C. Sposato M. Shef Baby Chloe Atienza Gerard Costa Joseph Costa 7:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM R. Smolenski J. Campa K. Kampta D. Manetta B. Abadom OUR SICK Elisabeth Dorovich Susan Harnos Lisa Marie Hulsen Thomas Iuculano Christine LoFrese Lee Mannino John McIntyre Marie Pecoraro Peter Prestia Marge Puccio Eugene Quarello Alice Reilly Helen Reineking Casey Rodriquez Christopher Sabato, Sr. Cecelia Sanzone Charles Sanzone Grace Sanzone June Sheehan George Schnell Brian Tripp The Apostleship of Prayer is a worldwide association of Catholics and other Christians who strive to make their ordinary, everyday lives apostolically effective. Through the Apostleship of Prayer, the Pope gives his monthly prayer intentions to the entire Church. For this reason, the Apostleship came to be known as "the Pope's own prayer group." DAILY OFFERING PRAYER - God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys, and sufferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, Who continues to offer Himself in the Eucharist for the salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit, who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so that I may witness to Your love. APRIL Universal: For Those who have Responsibility in Economic Matters That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Peter Mazzone - Marines, SSG Michael Hughes, SPC John Vautrin-Gardinier, US Army, Tyler Smith-Reynolds - U.S. Coast Guard, Lance Corporal Ryan, Matthew Ferrara - Marines, Matthew Kirchner - Army, Noah Kirchner - Air Force, Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV - Pilot - United States Air Force, Lt. Joseph Morgan, Lt. Brendan Johnston - U.S. Navy, LCPL Michael Porfidio - Marine in Afghanistan, Jeffrey Gabriellini - Air Force, Corporal Michael Grella - Navy Airman, Julien-Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Michael Wissemann, LPL San Sievero - Marines, Ambrose Michelino, Jarod Racuot - Army, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony Lazado - Marines, Richard Freese, Jr. - Navy, Rho Nagasguna - Marines, Michael Doherty - Army, Pablo Quirindongo - CW4 - Army, Cpl. Ronnie Belmarez - Marines, Lt. Commander Christopher Grande - Navy
April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 7 St. Matthew Catholic Ministry Appeal 2018 Goal: $116,000.00 Pledges: $90,768.00 Donors: 218 Many thanks for your generosity, caring and sharing. God bless, John Gatto: 499-8520 ex. 117 Mondays Miraculous Medal Novena: after the 9:00 am Mass Legion of Mary: 2:30 pm In the Blessed Mother Room Tuesdays Rosary Society: 1st Tuesday each month 7:00 pm K of C: General/Business Meeting 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month 8:00 pm Wednesdays Adult Choir Rehearsal: 7:00 pm in the Family Room Thursdays Carmelite Holy Hour: 3rd Thursday of each month 4:00 pm-5:00 pm in the Chapel Young Seniors: 9:00 am Apostleship of Prayer: 1st Thursday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass Saturdays Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group: 1st Saturday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass in the Blessed Mother Room Bible Study: 9:45 am Spanish Bible Study: 1:00 pm Tridentine Mass Choir: (Latin) 4:00 pm in the Family Room NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK IS APRIL 8 TH 15 TH THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS THESE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS! SISTER KAY McCARTHY Dee Antonucci Barbara Arabio Judy Archbold Fran Barone Louise Benenati Mark Berenstein Anna Bishoff Rosalie Bonavise Michael Brennan Kim Brent Helen Campa Anna Cantone Kathy Curtin Josie D Agostino Carol DeStefano Kathy Di Giovanni Kathryn M Douglas Brian Dutton Peggy Edelmann Marie Faas Tina Femia Sharon Fleming Mary Frohnhofer Michele Garaffa Frank Harnos Bea Hemosura Laure Kaminski Mary Anne Klimek Christine Konfino Jessica Larsen Jean Lamendola Tom Lonergan Marie Mancini Hilda Mantel Dotty Manetta Rosalie Manetta Olga Mantione Lois McCarthy Jack McCarthy Cathleen McGee Sue McKinley Marie McQuade Roni Mosakowski Mary Motlenski Hannalore Muller Tina Murgolo Nina Padovano Mary Perry Arlene Rica Fran Robertson Joan Rosato Robert Ruvio Rosemary Sammon Terry Sbashnig Loretta Sehlymeyer Tonie Shannon Carmela Sposato Catherine Tricamo Linda Urso Robert Verdi
April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 8 Dear Rosarians, Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. We will meet in the Chapel at 7 P.M. to pray the Rosary. Weather permitting, we will proceed to the outside to Crown the Blessed Mother. Ann Podina will crown the Blessed Mother while we sing traditional May Crowning songs. We invite all to attend. Following the Crowning we will proceed to Msgr. Goggin Hall for our business meeting and nominations for the new Executive Board for the coming term. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Olga Mantione, Peggy Edelman and MaryLou Lea for updating our By-Laws. They were able to make the necessary changes that were approved by Father Hewes, and unanimously voted in by our members. With appreciation for a job well done. Thank you! Cake Ladies for the May meeting are: Eileen Corcoran Judy Archbold Lorraine Schnepf Kay Internicola Kathy Bilicki Dates to Remember: April 14th & 15th ~ Selling Fashion Show Tickets & Lotto April 21st & 22nd ~ Selling Fashion Show Tickets & Lotto April 25th ~ Fashion Show Crest Hollow Country Club May 1st ~ Rosary Meeting - May Crowning May 13th ~ Mother's Day Plant Sale June 5th ~ Rosary Meeting - End of Year Party Please Remember To Pray The Rosary. May Our Lady Always Be At Your Side. God bless, Terry Sbashnig, President The Rosary Altar Society Spring Fashion Show Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 6:30 pm Crest Hollow Country Club With Fashions by Vera Bradley Hors d'oeuvres, Dinner, & Dessert Tickets $60 p/p Please contact: Peggy - 631-499-5786 or Mary - 631-499-7820 We are also selling tickets after Masses. Chinese Auction & 50/50
RESPECT LIFE NEWS ~ Spiritual Adoption Program MONTHS SEVEN AND EIGHT Developing Baby April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 9 Focus on Religious Freedom ~ From Catholics for Freedom of Religion www.cffor.org Christians Are Persecuted, Not Privileged, as Students are Taught at GWU George Washington University in Washington D.C. is hosting a training seminar to teach the perils of "Christian privilege." The event description asks, "How do Christians in the U.S. experience life in an easier way than non-christians?" "... are there places where Christians have built-in advantages over non-christians?" The learning objectives indicate the learning session will touch on "white privilege" as well. However, the many Christians who have been mocked, ostracized, sued, lost jobs, businesses, or military rank for following their Christian beliefs and conscience, could challenge the premise of this training seminar at GWU and a similar philosophy at Simmons College in Boston and other universities. Instances of prejudice and persecution against Christians has substantially increased in the U.S. and the world. "... no one would be more zealous than myself to establish barriers against the horrors of spiritual tyranny, and every species of religious persecution." George Washington Every Monday afternoon at 2:30 PM in the Blessed Mother Room, you will be inspired to know that those listed below pray the Rosary together. In addition, at the meeting, they say other prayers called the Catena which they also say every day. Besides the prayers, many good works are done by all the members. We are blessed here at St. Matthew s to have a Legion of Mary with such dedicated people. The Legion always welcomes new members. See Judy Archbold, President, if you are interested in joining. Sister Kay McCarthy Lucia Agnone Mike Brennan Kathy Giandoreggio Ann Kershis Rosa Nappo Pilar Apiado Josie D Agostino Ronnie Grande Gloria Montesano Maria Santamauro Judy Archbold Frank Gentile Bea Hemosura Tina Murgolo Terry Sbashnig You are in the home stretch with your spiritually adopted baby. He/she is completely formed, and has been since 8 weeks. All he/she is doing now is gaining weight and making his/her mother uncomfortable with his/her size. But she is not worried. In a short time, her baby will be born. Your baby s mother appreciated the prayers you have said for her and her baby throughout the pregnancy. It has not been easy, but your prayers have given her the grace she needed to bring her baby to term. Angelo Mangiro & Gianne Salvo First Banns Bulletin Deadlines ~ Please note: Sunday, April 22 deadline is Monday, April 16 Sunday, April 29 deadline is Monday, April 23 Sunday, May 6 deadline is Monday, April 30 Sunday, May 13 deadline is Monday, May 7 Sunday, May 20 deadline is Monday, May 14 Sunday, May 27 deadline is Friday, May 25
WELCOME BISHOP JOHN BARRES, AUXILIARY BISHOPS, VICARS AND MEMBERS OF THE DIOCESCAN PASTORAL COUNCIL April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 10 We are very pleased and honored to warmly welcome Bishop John Barres, the Auxiliary Bishops, Vicars and members of the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Bishop John Barres will be the Celebrant at the 9 AM Mass on Saturday, April 21 st. I expect that the Auxiliary Bishops and Father Hewes will concelebrate the Mass. Although Bishop Barres has celebrated a Mass at Saint Matthew s for the Religious Education Directors in our Diocese, this is the first time that he will be celebrating a Parish Mass. We hope that many of you will be available to pray with us that morning and attend this Mass. After the Mass, the Bishop will attend a meeting here with the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Thank you and God bless you. Sister Kay McCarthy YES ~ SENIOR REMINDERS AND UPCOMING EVENTS I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter. The blessing of the food on Holy Saturday was a huge success. We have been celebrating this tradition here at St. Matthew for well over ten years. In the beginning, we had seven or eight baskets on the altar. This time, there were too many to count. Father Sikorski gives it his own special touch. Thank you to all who made it such a success, especially the children. Meetings are held every Thursday after the 9:00 AM Mass, except on luncheon dates. Please join us. All are welcome. Reminders April 19 ~ Luncheon at Picollo Mundo Ristorante at 12:00 PM April 26 ~ Chocolate-mold demonstration with Suzanne I m very sorry to say that the planned trip to Lancaster to see the show Jesus has been cancelled. I will try again, probably in October. Remember to pray for all those who are ill and for their loving caregivers, for all those who protect us, and for our country. God bless America. See you in church. Pat True friendships are lasting because true love is eternal. A friendship in which heart speaks the heart is a gift from God. Henri Nouwen Friendship...a union of spirits, a marriage of hearts. William Penn April 15-Third Sunday of Easter In this Sunday s Gospel, Jesus explains the meaning of the scriptures. Like the disciples, when we offer and receive forgiveness, our hearts burn because we encounter the Risen Christ within us. Have you considered answering the call to help the poor find forgiveness and healing in their life by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
US OPEN JOBS Be part of one of the world s foremost sporting events. The 2018 U.S. Open Golf Championship At Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southhampton, NY. Country Club Services, the transportation Provider for the 2018 US Open is hiring. April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 11 Competitive pay, with overtime available after 40 hours. Dates of employment from June 11 to June 17. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. Must be at least 15 years of age. Parking Attendants: Assist in parking lot directional traffic control for the Championship. Screen those entering exclusive parking areas. Shuttle, or Bus Depot, Attendants: Greet spectators at the Championship. Track numbers boarding & exiting each bus to & from parking areas. Applications are available at www.countryclubservicesinc.com/applications.php Worldwide Marriage Encounter Like in the gospel today, sometimes our minds need to be opened to know what God has done for us, and what he wants for us in our marriage. Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Apr 27-29, 2018 in Huntington, NY and Nov 16-18, 2018 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at http://www.wwmeli.org.
April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 12 HELP US RAISE $$ WITH OUR CLOTHING DRIVE Holy Family Regional School (HFRS) Spring Clothing Drive 2018 When: Saturday, April 21st 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Where: Drop off in front of the HFRS Parish Center Items we accept SOFT GOODS (Place in bags): Clothing, shoes, bedding/towels Accessories: Hats, mittens, scarves, ties, socks, purses, wallets, backpacks, bags, belts, jewelry HARD GOODS (Place in box): Electrical items, toys & games, kitchen items, knick-knacks, Sporting good: Balls, bats, Frisbees, tennis rackets, baseball gloves April 28, 2018 ~ St. Gianna Mass For Women and Families The Diocese of Rockville Centre celebrates Saint Gianna Feast Day at Saint Agnes Cathedral Saturday, April 28, 2018 ~ 5 pm Vigil Mass~ 5th Sunday of Easter~Saint Gianna Feast Day. Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre, presiding. Part of the liturgy will include a blessing in thanksgiving for those celebrating the gift of a child, those planning now or in the future for a child and those who are expecting a child. Mass will be televised on Telecaretv.org. After Mass there will be an opportunity to venerate the relics of St. Gianna. 6:00 pm Reception at the Pastoral Center with Catholic Health Services Gianna Centerof Long Island for Women s Health and Fertility. RSVP by April 20, 2018 Register now! 516 678-5800 ext. 381 and 626 or aobrien@drvc.org or respectlife.drvc.org 2018 Desert Bread Workshops A Journey through the Great Arts of Catholicism. Join the Friends of the Seminary for a workshop series presented by author and Professor Annabelle Moseley. This popular ongoing program explores the rich treasure trove of the art, literature, and music unique to our Catholic faith. Each date s lecture is on a different theme. We will break bread together over luncheon as we discuss our shared faith. Meal included. Come nourish your soul with beauty. Seminary of the Immaculate Conception fon Sundays - April 22, May 6 and June 10 at 2 to 4:30 pm; $25 per session. For information and reservations: Seminary Development Office (631)423-0483 x 102 bmalone@icseminary.edu. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre Will be hosting their Annual Caritas Award Dinner on Thursday, May 17th at the Heritage Club at Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale. Please join them in honoring The Whitcomb Family of Whitsons Culinary Group and recognizing The Chaminade High School Alumni Association for the Volunteer Service Award. Sponsorship packages, tickets, and e-journal ads are available for purchase. If you are unable to attend, but would like to lend your support, donations in any amount are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to Catholic Charities, Development Department, 90 Cherry Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. For more information call (516) 733-7042. Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women Cordially invites you to attend our annual Retreat on May 4-6th at The Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, NY. Our speaker will be Kate Mims, who has been giving retreats for several years, and will be speaking on "Mary, Mother, Intercessor, and Disciple." The Retreat is $250 per person (includes five meals & a private room). Pre-registration is required. Please make checks payable to Magnificat and mail to: Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY 11561. Checks must be received by April 19th. For additional information, contact Judy Murphy at (917) 453-5750.
April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 13 Our Pilgrim Madonna The Legion of Mary would love to bring Our Lady of Fatima to spend a week at your home. If you are interested, please call: Lucia: 631 940-4015 or Rosa: 631 920-2446