May 6, 2018 Sixth 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 May 6, 2018 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.
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 2 Schedule of Masses Wednesday, May 9th 7:00 PM Thursday, May 10th 6:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM (Latin) 12:30 PM Holy Day of Obligation
Saturday, May 5 5:00 PM Eugene Howell Gary Weissman James L. Smith Intentions of Jack Tseng Rocco Amoroso Rocco Amoroso 7:00 PM Libia Grisales Sunday, May 6 7:30 AM Frank Campa 9:30 AM Lovana Piscitello 11:00 AM Cecelia De Marzo 12:30 PM (L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Intentions of Sbashnig & Seery Families Monday, May 7 9:00 AM Al Blouin Tuesday, May 8 9:00 AM Deceased Members of the Slevin Families Wednesday, May 9 9:00 AM John & Enrichetta Manetta 7:00 PM Rose Cartelli Thursday, May 10 6:30 AM Rose & Joseph Vallario & Marian & Anthony Biello 9:00 AM Jean Aurecchione 10:30 AM (L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Caterina Cortelli Giordano Friday, May 11 9:00 AM Paul West Saturday, May 12 9:00 AM Anthony Oricali Carmella Marrazzo Kathleen Murphy Margaret & Edward Malone Phyllis Carraba Yvonne Badillo 5:00 PM Dorothy Mallon Eugene & Neil Howell Intentions of Jack Tseng James Fitzgerald Millie Tricamo Taranto Family 7:00 PM Sunday, May 13 7:30 AM Mother's Day Novena Anna & Nancy Cortina 9:30 AM Colombo Family 11:00 AM Deceased Members of the O'Regan Families 12:30 PM (L) People of the Parish 12:30 PM Carmelo & Providenza Mageco May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 3 PARISH MINISTRIES 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
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 4 Collections April 28 & 29 Weekly: Faith Direct: $16,016.00 $ 2,300.00 The Altar Candles are for A Happy Birthday in Heaven Helen Jean Baptiste! Love, Gardith, Ariane & Family Next week, our second collection is for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This campaign connects people with Christ, here and around the world in developing countries, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. And fifty percent of funds collected remain in our diocese to fund local communication efforts. Your support helps spread the gospel message! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc. 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.
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 5 A Word About Baptisms... Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month at 1:45 PM and the fourth Saturday at 12:30 PM. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for the Baptism of your child. Godparents for Baptism must be at least 16 years of age, have received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation and be "eligible" to be a Godparent. Godparents who are not registered at Saint Matthew s need a "Letter of Eligibility" (not a Baptismal Certificate) from the parish they belong to at present. If you have any difficulty or questions about any of these points, please call us. Families that want a so-called private Baptism at a time separate from the above with a visiting priest or deacon are advised that no date will be set until the visiting clergy have contacted the Pastor and obtained his permission. If one wishes a particular priest or deacon assigned to the Parish to perform your child s Baptism it can be done at the regular Parish Baptism administered by that priest or deacon. Naming your children: Please remember that the Code of Canon Law of the Catholic Church obliges pastors to be sure that children are not given names "contrary to Christian sentiment" at Baptism. Name your children after family members so that they will have a sense of "connection" in a fractured world! The Church asks us to give children the names of saints for the same reason: so that they may have special intercessors in Heaven and may have a Heavenly "friend" to learn about and imitate. In today's world, your children need all the help they can get: give them the beautiful names of the Saints and of family members and you will be giving them a great treasure! Father Hewes 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
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 6 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 as our guests 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.)
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 7 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 4:00PM. 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. 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. Summer Program helper sign up is Wednesday, June 6, 2018 from 7-8PM in Msgr. Goggin Hall. It will take only a few minutes to fill out the paperwork but a parent must also come in and sign the form acknowledging they are aware of the commitment. College students, high school students and eighth grade students are welcome. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION There are two dates for First Holy Communion this year. They are Saturday, May 12th and Saturday, May 19th. Each day will have a morning Communion at 10:30AM and an afternoon Communion at 1:30PM. FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSALS May 12th 10:30AM Tuesday, May 8th 3:00-5:00PM May 12th 1:30PM Wednesday, May 9th 3:00-5:00PM May 19th 10:30AM Wednesday, May 16th 3:00-5:00PM May 19th 1:30PM Thursday, May 17th 3:00-5:00PM Parents may have to pick up their Communion child early from school as there is only one rehearsal for each Communion and we begin promptly at 3:00PM. School districts are notified of our First Holy Communion rehearsal schedule. Our May Crowning is on Sunday, May 20th at the 9:30AM Family Mass. We ask all our First Communion children to come in their Communion attire to celebrate this special day. PHOTOGRAPHS Rosemary Femia will be here every Thursday night from 7-9PM in the breezeway with Confirmation pictures and eventually First Holy Communion pictures until the end of June.
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 8 May 12 & 13 Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM M. Brennan J. D Agostino J. Napolitano G. Cruz M. Perry J. Commisso B. Hermosura C. DeStefano E. McEvoy A. Fazio A. Palumbo B. Napolitano K. Camilleri A. Sosnilo G. Gurrieri J. Maccio 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM S. Carambia J. Campa C. Okonkwo K. Zaki B. Abadom Baby Chloe Atienza Gerard Costa Joseph Costa OUR SICK Elisabeth Dorovich Susan Harnos Lisa Marie Hulsen Thomas Iuculano Christine LoFrese Lee Mannino John McIntyre Mark J. Montesano 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. MAY Evangelization: The Mission of the Laity That the lay faithful may fulfil their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today. We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Nicholas Mazzone - U.S. Coast Guard, 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
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 9 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 St. Matthew s Gift Shop is open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. for lunch Spring Sale Many items reduced! Unique religious gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues, picture frames, wedding unity candles, vestments and so much more The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center, across from the Receptionist area. All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish Ministry! May 6 - Sixth Sunday of Easter In the Gospel today, Jesus says to us, This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you you are my friends, if you do what I command you. By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, you fulfill the commandment to love one another as Jesus has loved you. RESPECT LIFE NEWS Spiritual Adoption Program MONTHS SEVEN AND EIGHT Developing Baby 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. Bulletin Deadlines Please note: Sunday, May 13 deadline is Monday, May 7 Sunday, May 20 deadline is Monday, May 14 Sunday, May 27 deadline is Monday, May 22 Sunday, June 3 deadline is Friday, May 25 Sunday, June 10 deadline is Monday, June 4
May 6, 2018 2018 Catholic Ministries Appeal Sixth Sunday of Easter St. Matthew R.C. Church Goal: $116,000.00 Pledges: $107,188.00 Donors: 290 Many thanks for your generosity, caring and sharing. God bless, John Gatto: 499-8520 ex. 117 Happy Mother s Day! As we join together to celebrate the wonderful Moms in our lives, let s also take time to remember and pray for all the thousands of Moms who worry about how they are going to put food on the table for their children this week. More than 35% of the 300,000 people on Long Island who receive emergency food each year are children under the age of 18. Please consider supporting the work of the Catholic Ministries Appeal so that we can continue to care for God s children and their families through our Parish Outreach programs and Catholic Charities. Our hope is that each family will make a gift. We cannot ask everyone to consider the same size gift, but after prayer and reflection, each family is invited to make a gift in response to God s generosity in their lives. No gift is too small and all gifts make a difference in the lives of others! For more information visit www.drvc.org/cma or call 516-678-5800- ext. 296 Thank you! Please make checks payable to Catholic Ministries Appeal. Parish Total Pledge: $ Name Down payment: $ Address City, State, Zip: Phone: Signature Date: To make a donation call John Gatto at 631 499-8520 Ext. 117 or or you can also visit CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org 10
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 11 A Special Thank You from St. Matthew's Rosary Altar Society The Fashion Show held on Wednesday, April 25th at the Crest Hollow Country Club was a huge success. Many thanks to Father Hewes, our Pastor and Moderator, Father Sikorski, Sister Kay, Rosarians, parishioners, friends and family who attended and made the night an outstanding event for our Society. We have many people to thank for their generous contributions: Bunty Jeweler's of Commack Mangano Funeral Home Domco Lawn Sprinklers Larry Benenati Mary Di Matteo - Jet Sanitation Bruggermann Funeral Home MariaElena Di Mino Carmela Sposato Thank you to our Executive Board for all their help, Joan, Tina, Sharon, and Laurie. I would also like to thank so many others who helped, Judy, MaryLou, Luis, Peggy, Mary, Rosalie B., Kathy, Anne, Rosalie F., Bea and Emmy. A "special thank you" to Louise for getting all the Journal ads. The generosity of the many establishments who purchased ads was a big part of the success of this fundraiser. Fashion Show Winners: Diamond Necklace - Fran McNamara Samsonite Luggage - Debby Kanter Vera Bradley Gift Package - Pauline Raio 50/50 - Nancy Murtha Thank you all for a job well done. 4 Met Box Seat Tickets - Judy Archbold Underground Sprinkler - Mary Stellone Lotto Board - Mary Motlenski Dates to Remember: 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 Thank you from the Knights of Columbus Knight at the Races is one of our fundraising events which enable us to support our Parish, the local community and various worthwhile causes. We held the event on Saturday April 14th to raise money for the elevator that will be constructed at St. Matthew. We are very pleased that the evening was a huge success. Those in attendance had a fun night and enjoyed good food, plentiful beer, wine and soda, a little wagering on the ponies and great companionship. Based upon the smiles on the faces, it was difficult to discern who had a better time- the youngsters or some of the more mature attendees. At the end of the night, regardless whether they walked away with more money in their pocket than when entering, everyone was a winner as they had a fun time and left hoping that in the not too distant future they would be riding in style to events in Msgr. Goggin Hall. Most importantly, as a result of everyone s support, we were able to raise $1500 to assist with the construction of the elevator. We would like to thank everyone who attended and supported this event. In particular, we would like to thank Chef Pete Gerbasi, who spent many hours preparing our delicious dinner, and his mother Alba, who baked the delectable desserts. Since we know that much more money will have to be raised for the elevator, we expect to be hosting future fundraising events. We hope to see you there. Thank you again for your support. Knights of Columbus
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 12 The Rosary Altar Society s Annual Mother s Day Plant Sale Saturday, May 12 th and Sunday, May 13 th We will be selling plants after all the Masses. All proceeds will benefit the Ministries of our Parish. YES ~ SENIOR Calendar and Upcoming Events Meetings are held every Thursday after the 9:00 AM Mass, except on luncheon dates. Please join us. Bring a friend. All are welcome. May 10 ~ Ascension of the Lord - No meeting. May 17 ~ Music by Bob Serrano - One-man band. May 24 ~ Luncheon at La Scala - 12:00 PM. May 31 ~ Margaret Cuffaro from Roslyn Bank will update us on frauds. No matter how smart you may think you are on this subject, believe me, these people never sleep. There is always a new trick up their sleeve to take advantage of us. You must attend this meeting and bring a friend. Don t be their next victim. Now on to the subject of trips. In the past, we averaged a trip of some sort every six or eight weeks. Sometimes to a Casino, Montauk, Greenport, West Point, etc. I m having an extremely hard time lately organizing most anything. I know that we are getting older (no complaints here) but I try for trips that require very little walking, restaurants on the main floors or with elevators, etc. I also realize the Jakes 58 is right around the corner, but I still have people ask me when are we going to the Sands in Bethlehem, PA? I am trying to arrange for the Sands in June, Greenport in July or August and Sight Sound in Lancaster to see Jesus in October. When I cancelled that trip, I was asked, why? saying that they would have gone. But they did not sign up or even express an interest! All of these trips require the rental of a bus and must have a minimum of 40 to cover the cost of transportation. Currently, I m asking for a show of hands from those who would be interested in a theatre trip to Creative Ministries in Oakdale to see On The Town on Sunday, June 10 at 2 pm (no driving at night). This is a great musical. We missed Ragtime, also a great show, but it was in February (couldn t trust the weather). There will be sign-up sheets for all these proposed events to determine the interest in each and to see which ones are worth pursuing. I m also trying to revive our Movie of the Month but it s not easy. Please call me with any feedback and suggestions ~ 667-7922 and remember pray for all of those who are ill and for their loving caregivers. Pray always for our country, our military, and all those who protect us. God bless America. See you in Church, Pat
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 13 The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville Celebrate Annual Luncheon Join us Friday, June 29th, 2018 as the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville host their 17th Annual Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. Each year our luncheon celebrates the beauty of the spirit of women, their strength, compassion and wisdom. Our guests enjoy fantastic auctions and raffles, as well as an inspirational lecture from a Sister keynote speaker. This year s event wil be emceed by News 12 Long Island anchor and journalist, Carol Silva. Proceeds from the event benefit our retired Sister - the beautiful and dedicated women who have spent their entire lives serving the tri-state area and beyond. Now it is our turn to care for them. For additional information, please contact Mary Fuchs at 631 842-6000 Ext 241.
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 14 Focus on Religious Freedom from Catholics for Freedom of Religion www.cffor.org A Bill Assaults Religious Freedom & Free Speech (A Cautionary Tale for all States): A new bill in California claims to protect LGBT people, but actually limits their choices, censors speech, and infringes upon religious freedom," wrote Monica Burke, researcher for Religion and Civil Society. This assault on free exercise of religion and free speech hurts everyone, especially those LGBT individuals who wish to seek help or information in their efforts to understand or refrain from certain inclinations. This legislation would set a precedent for the government to silence certain viewpoints. The CA legislature introduced Bill 2943 that amends a consumer law with the purpose to ban "sexual orientation change efforts." This expansive law would impose widespread censorship that could implicate authors, speakers, counselors, colleges and universities, and even religious leaders seeking to address unwanted same-sex attraction or gender identity confusion. In CA, licensed counselors are already banned from helping minors with unwanted samesex attractions. This bill goes beyond this ban and legal experts have confirmed that it could ban books, shut down churches, and close psychiatric offices all over the state. No one in the state of CA could teach a course or recommend books that in any way challenge LGBT ideology. Bookstores or online platforms, such as Amazon, that sell such books, could be punished or not allowed to sell in CA. Colleges and universities that maintain codes of conduct requiring students to live consistent with biblical views on sexuality, could also be punished. Anyone who is offended by a statement, teaching, or practice with regard to sexual orientation and gender identity could file a lawsuit against a minister, counselor, author, store, or educational institution that offended them. (dailysignal.com,4/23/18; catholicworldreport.com,4/15/18; capoliticalreview.com, 4/2/18; dailywire.com,4/18/18) "Without freedom of Thought, there can be no such thing as Wisdom; and no such thing as public Liberty without freedom of Speech." Benjamin Franklin Book Talk Series Come meet Msgr. John Alesandro Speaking on: Pope Francis Exhortation The Joy of Love (Amoris laetitia) and the Sacrament of Marriage. The talk will analyze the Exhortation s summary of the two Synods on Marriage and the Family. How does the Exhortation help us prepare couples for marriage? Does the Exhortation say anything about annulments for those whose marriages have ended in divorce? Why is there such controversy about the Pope s mention of the internal forum? Sunday, May 20, 2018 2:00 4:00 p.m. in the library at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY. For directions or other information, call 631-423-0483 ext. 141 or email us at: libraryweb@icseminary.edu The Seminary is 3 miles north of Main Street in Huntington village. Library is on the 4th floor. No registration required. Refreshments will be served.
EMILY S Gift Program In partnership with St. James Church, Setauket, New York, St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center is sponsoring our Second Annual Memorial and Burial Service for babies who have died before birth. The prayer service will be held in St. James Church at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 16, 2018, followed by the burial in St. James Parish Cemetery. PLEASE NOTE: This service is open to anyone in the community who has suffered the loss of a baby. There is no restriction on the timeframe of the loss. For further information about the memorial and burial service, please call St. Catherine s Pastoral Care Department at (631) 862-3776. Let s Go to the Beach and Board Walk Your Way to Wellness at Sunken Meadow State Park ~ Walk, Jog, Run, Stroll LET ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA MEDICAL CENTER BE YOUR PARTNER ON YOUR WALK TO WELL- NESS. Meet staff of St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center at Sunken Meadow State Park on Wednesdays throughout the month of May (weather permitting). MAY 9, 16, 23 & 30 ~ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Free Health Screenings and Free Giveaways! Health Professionals will be onsite to discuss Nutrition and Weight Management. To learn more about St. Catherine s Board Walk to Wellness Program, call (631) 870-3444 or visit stcatherines.chsli.org. May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 15 Legion of Mary Invites you to the 9th Annual Women s Retreat BEHOLD THY SON Come ponder Motherhood in your heart after the example of Mary. All women are invited to come pray with Mary for children and for priests. Come and receive strength to become the perfect woman we are called to be: Thus the perfect woman (Prov 31:10) becomes an irreplaceable support and source of spiritual strength for other people, who perceive the great energies of her spirit. These perfect women are owed much by their families, and sometimes by whole nations. Mulleris Dignitatem Holy Sacrifice of the Mass***Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Time for Our Lord in Silence***Confession Available***Reflections Friday, 11 May 2018 Saturday, 12 May 2018 Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY COST: $110 per person Includes dinner Friday, 3 meals Saturday, private room with shower (check in Friday between 1 6 p.m. & ends Saturday 9 p.m.) SEND FORM BELOW AND CHECK PAYABLE TO ST. PATRICK PARISH: ST. PATRICK RC CHURCH, 280 E. MAIN STREET, SMITHTOWN, NY 11787 ATTN: LEGION OF MARY NAME PARISH ADDRESS PHONE # E-MAIL SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS? APPROX. ARR. TIME For additional information contact Corinne Addiss @ 631 804-7222 or keepntuch@aol.com
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 16 DRVC School of Missionary Disciples is a two year process of personal, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral formation For adult Catholics that offers an exciting, integrated approach to discipleship through instruction, prayer, faith sharing and the development of leadership skills. Is DRVC School of Missionary Disciples for you? It might be if you desire To expand and deepen your knowledge of the Catholic faith and Holy Scripture. To deepen your understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church and discover how they connect to your life and the world today. To grasp the true meaning of living the Gospel in daily life. Then DRVC School of Missionary Disciples is for you! JOIN US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DRVC SCHOOL OF MISSIONARY DISCIPLES INFORMATION SESSIONS St. Aidan, Williston Park May 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. 525 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY 11596 Monsignor Kirwin Hall Auditorium Room (Lower Level) St. Bernard, Levittown Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. 3100 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, NY 11756 Parish Center (look for the sign) St. Joseph Room - 1st room to the right entering the building) Sacred Heart, Cutchogue Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. 27760 Main Road (Route 25) Cutchogue, NY 11935 Parish Hall - The room assigned is located in the building when you walk in. St. Anthony of Padue, East Northport Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. 20 Cheshire Place East Northport, NY 11731 Alcove Room (lower level of Church) For more information contact Maria Elena Barbieri 516-678-5800 ext. 540, mbarbieri@drvc.org or visit our website www.drvc-faith.org/adult-formation A Call to Holiness: A Retreat With Pope Francis God is calling us to be saints, Pope Francis tells us in his recent document, Rejoice and Be Glad: A Call to Holiness in Today s World. Through Pentecost Sunday, May 20 MISSIO offers an email retreat with Pope Francis (in English and Spanish). These emails feature Pope Francis inspiring insights, informative teachings and invitations to active involvement and growth on the path toward holiness. Sign up for the series of emails (three times a week, plus one on Pentecost Sunday; 13 emails in total). For additional information contact@missio.org
May 6, 2018 Sixth Sunday of Easter 17 CATHOLIC TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMUNION BREAKFAST SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 11:00 AM Mass - Seminary Chapel 12:00 PM - Brunch and Presentation Seminary Dining room Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743 Offering $10. If you are a public school teacher or if a friend or family member is one, this morning is for you and for them. Your witness as an educator, informed by your Catholic values, touches so many young lives. Please register at: www.drvc-faith.org 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. CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH PARISH CENTER 39 North Carll Avenue Babylon, NY 11702 631-699-0068 Moving On Group An After Bereavement Group for Widows and Widowers Presents Guest Speaker Dr. Anne Kane The Hidden Gifts of Grief Friday, May 11th @ 7:30 pm For further information please call Geri Olson 631-661-8994.