September 30, 2012 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: 757-7435 FAX #757-0469 E-mail: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon David Campbell 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 Parish Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon 5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass) Monday Friday: 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: as announced. Sacramental Life Baptism: Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm Parents should contact the Rectory before the birth of the child. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required after the interview. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call the rectory at least six months in advance for an appointment with a parish priest. A marriage preparation program is required. Penance/ Reconciliation: Saturdays at 12:30 and 5:30pm Also by appointment Anointing of the Sick: Every second Monday after the 8:30am Mass. Also anytime by calling the rectory at 757-7435. Faith Formation: (1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: 754-6436 Music Ministry: Director & Cantor: Lauren LiCausi: 516-313-1025 Organists: Theresa Bissex Shira Fishkin Son Ministry/Youth Ministry Program Marian Zahra & Frank Maiello stfranyouth@gmail.com Office of Pastoral Care to the Homebound, Elderly and Ill: Peggy Evans, Office: 261-4837 Ministry of Consolation & Bereavement: Diane Lake: 499-0395 Liturgical Ministry Lector & Eucharistic Ministers Marilyn Reilly: 261-2093 New Parishioners: Every family should be properly registered. Please stop in the sacristy after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office during office hours to pick up a census form. Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am 8:00pm 10pm with Benediction Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A. Please call the rectory. Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at 8:00am Rosary: Daily at 9:10am Charismatic Prayer Group Saturdays: 9:30am Peggy Evans: 424-6964 Holy Hours In the church Wednesdays: 7:00pm 8:00pm Fridays: 2:00pm 3:00pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: 261-0816 Parish Programs Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 261-5130 St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium. 651-2655 In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: 271-3566 Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo Little People s Liturgy Sundays at the 10:00am Mass. Louise Mordarski: 796-2070 Rosy Mandel: 651-8431 PB&J Gang 3rd Sunday of the month Leslie Kulewicz: 754-2132 Ivonne Porpora: 499-3780
September 30, 2012 2 Mission Statement: St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments. We are sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer, liturgical celebrations and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable. In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the good news of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action. MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, September 30th 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Edward Thompson+, Philip Martello+, Pearlene Nelson Campbell+, Kate Porto+ 12:00pm A Friend + 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Monday, October 1st 8:30am Edmund McCarthy Tuesday, October 2nd 8:30am Fred Amadio+ Wednesday, October 3rd 8:30am John Romaine+ Thursday, October 4th - Feast of St. Francis 8:30am Francis Garvey+ 4:30pm St. Francis Parishioners Friday, October 5th 8:30am Thomas Bray+ Saturday, October 6th 4:30pm Edward Modelewski+, Anthony Ferraro+, Michael Ferraro+ Sunday, October 7th 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Antoinette Isidora+, Carol June Morrell+, Ena Ethelina McKenzie+ 12:00pm Mildred E. Brower+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Ministers for Saturday and Sunday October 6th & 7th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Frances Takach, Kathleen Dyckes, Sean Pugni, Lisa Love, Ingrid Dejoie Lector: Joe Clines Altar Servers: Thomas Witthuhn, Daniel Troy Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Rosemarie Esteibar, Bill Giordano, Francis Neary, Pat Ammirato Lector: Gawaine Esteibar Altar Servers: Amanda & Julia Slawinski 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Michael Lobasso, Carol Nucci, Diane French Lector: Neil Coscio Altar Servers: Elias Smith, Jack Cutrone 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Louise Rastu, Lorraine Cullen, Pat Wahrheit, Julia Candella Lector: Paul Papa Altar Servers: Phineas Reichert 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Karen Murphy, Ivonne Vega-Porpora, Ann Ahlsrom-Saxer Lector: Marie Cantave Altar Servers: Dennis Foley, Michael Saxer, Michael Young Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby October 7th: *Deacon Jean Cantave, Jo Amadio, John Bligh, Laurette DeCabia, Mary Ann Farmer, John Kane, Ann Martin, Michael Martin Please pray for the sick of the Parish Don Lammers, Patrick Bissex, Walter Dichurt, Kathy La Russo, Carol Nicastro, Lori Miller, Jean Sepp, Robert Potenza, Thomas Segur, Sean McGrath, Gus Hueber, Eleanor A. Thompson, Connie Granite, Courtney Kane, Helen Czech, Flori Young, Josephine & Christopher Caiozzo, Emily Rose, Thomas Connors, Frank Ward, Mary Rand, Leslie Walker, Stacy Rose, Gianna Cerulli, Daniel Wilbur, Patrick Cashin, The Janas Family, Joseph Niemczyk, Bonnie Inzalaco, Elizabeth Caroll, Marissa & Danielle Catapano, Cherry Owens, Jonathan Carrion, Patricia Davis, Joan Neibuhr
September 30, 2012 3 Youth Ministry Most parishioners heard the entertaining introductory message from Marian Zahra and Frank Maiello. They presented themselves in an appealing way and announced that the Youth Ministry would begin this weekend at 6:30pm in the lower church. They were also here most of Thursday night; the telephoned all of our 9 th and 10 th graders - the young people had already received in the mail an invitation to the first meeting. Please keep this very important ministry in your prayers. Our young people are our future. You ve heard that cliché before, but the bottom line is: every parish needs and wants to reach out to the kids. With your help and good will, here s our chance! Al Barbarino Our Lady s Troubadour is back; he is known to many of you and loved by all who know him. In this election season, All will lead us in prayer, song and reflection on the theme For God & Country - As Pope Benedict XVI has said, the Church in America is in a critical crisis! Join us on October 17 th for a joyful evening led by our friend Al and but also a challenging moment of thoughtfulness about the direction of our country! Saturday October 13th ~ Drama Play ~ Francis & the Wolf at 10:30am and 3rd Annual Animal Adventures Exotic Animal Show at 11:00am Admission @ Door $7.00 Pre Sale Admission $5.00 Tickets are available at the Rectory Sponsored by The James & Dorothy Myles Foundation St. Francis Play directed by Ellen Lobasso Stop By Our Mums & Pumpkins Sale Today! Special Feast Day of St. Francis Mass Thurs. Oct 4th at 4:30pm Followed by a Blessing of the Animals At 5:30pm Additional Times for Blessing of the Animals: Oct. 6, Sat. @ 12noon Oct. 7, Sun. @ 1:15pm
September 30, 2012 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday s weekly offering:$8905.00 Last Year s Sunday offering:$8790.00 Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! Bulletin Reflection St. James warns in today s second reading that those who hoard their wealth and live only for themselves will be condemned. But in the Gospel, Jesus assures us that all who give of themselves for His sake will be rewarded. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who support our parish Food Pantry and programs like Catholic Charities Nutrition Outreach Education Project (NOEP). September 30, 2012 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: In today s gospel Jesus tells his disciples: Anyone who gives you a drink of water because you belong to Christ will not, I assure you, go without his reward. As you put your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul s poor box, know that you are serving Christ poor ones. The monthly St. Francis Booster Club Winner is: Anita Minerva Weekly Prize: $60.00 Monthly Prize: $600.00 Don t miss out on your chance to be a winner. Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!
September 30, 2012 5 NOTE FROM THE YOUTH MINISTERS : We were happy to meet many of you at the Masses last weekend. We look forward to the start of our Youth Ministry program here with YOU as a part of it. Jump on board the Youth Ministry and give it a shot! See you at 6:30 in the Lower Church. ~Marian & Frank
September 30, 2012 6 PRAYERS FOR AMERICA All are invited to St. Francis of Assisi Church on Tuesday evenings to join together in public prayer for our nation at this historic time. Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of America, both approved by the Church, promise that special devotion to our Lady and her Rosary will bring untold blessings and peace to individuals, families and nations. The United States of America is consecrated to Our Lady under the title of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. It is through Her intercession that America will be saved and Grace restored to this Land. She must be invoked to receive this Blessing! Please Join us on Tuesday evenings between 7:00-7:30pm at St. Francis of Assisi Church to invoke Our Lady s intercession for the United States of America EWTN Announces New "Novena to the Mother Of God for the Nation" Bishops to Lead Novena Prayers on Network Irondale, Alabama, Sept. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EWTN Global Catholic Network has collaborated with one of the pre-eminent Marian theologians in the U.S. on the creation of a new "Novena to the Mother of God for the Nation." Fr. Frederick Miller, Chair of the Department of Systematic Theology at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., composed the meditations and prayers which invoke Mary's intercession for our nation. The Novena will be prayed publicly beginning on the Feast of the Archangels, Saturday, September 29 through October 7, the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary. "Catholics have always turned instinctively for help to the Mother of God in times of need," says Fr. Miller. "And so, in 2012, we turn to Our Lady for help. Many of the values that have shaped our country from the beginning seem to be at risk. Pope Benedict XVI and the American Bishops have noted the erosion of religious freedom, the first value guaranteed by the Constitution. This novena challenges all of us to a deeper conversion to Christ and a more generous life of charity. The proximity of this novena to the 2012 Presidential Election also offers an opportunity to pray for all of our government officials and to seek Divine assistance in the election." The Novena is available in both English and Spanish and can be downloaded for free from EWTN's Novena website at www.religiousliberties.org/novena. RCIA - What is it? RCIA is a journey of faith. It is a gradual process that takes place within the community of the faithful. It is focused on conversion, whereby the candidates enter into an extended period of formation and conversion through prayer and reflection on Sacred Scripture. It is also a communal journey in which the church community ritually celebrates conversion at various points during the candidate s journey as they pass, so to speak, through another doorway or ascend to the next level. The RCIA is not a program but a sacramental process in which candidates are fully initiated into the Catholic faith. Who is it for? Christian Initiation is for youths and adults who: Want to learn more about the Catholic Church. Attend the Catholic Church with a spouse or loved one, and are not sure about joining, but are open to exploring the question. Are not baptized and want to become Catholic Christians through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Are baptized Christians who seek full initiation in the Roman Catholic Church through the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. How does it work? God calls and we respond. With the process of Christian Initiation, women and men at all stages of the faith journey come together in a relaxed and informal atmosphere to learn from 7:30 to 9:00 PM on a weekday evening. Volunteer catechists take turns leading sessions regarding Catholic beliefs and practices. A portion of each meeting is dedicated to studying the Scripture readings as well. Throughout the course of the RCIA there are special times of prayer known as rites, when participants receive the prayers, blessing, and support of the larger parish community. Most new Catholics are received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. What is the first step? Contact the parish rectory to learn more. You can reach the rectory at (631) 757-7435 or via e-mail at: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com. Inquiry sessions are scheduled throughout the spring and summer months and classes run from October through May. An Information Night will be held on Monday October1, 2012 at 7:30 pm. Please contact the rectory if you would like to attend. Banns of Marriage II. Paul Theiss, St Anne s Shrewsbury MA to Melinda Torrey, St. Anne s Shrewsbury MA Healing Mass at St. Francis Tuesday, Oct. 16th Prayer & Praise 7:30pm Mass 8:00pm Celebrant: Fr. Peter Kaczmarek Pray overs after Mass ATTENTION We are in great need of additional Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors to serve at all masses at St. Francis. Are you able to answer the CALL to serve our parish community? Diocesan workshops sessions to prepare you for these ministries are scheduled for October and November. Workshop schedule and registration forms are located in the vestibule. Call the rectory for any information.
September 30, 2012 7 EXTEND YOUR SUNDAY WORSHIP! Stand Up for Life Sunday, October 7, 2012 2:00-3:30p.m. (rain or shine) Rte. 110 and Rte. 25, Hun ngton & Cty. Rd. 111 at Exit 70S of the LIE, Manorville Signs will be distributed at both sites. You will be joining over 1000 Long Islanders and par cipa ng in one of 1700 similar events in the U.S. and Canada. October is Respect Life Month! For informa on call: Ann at 631-754-9141. Sponsor: Long Island Coali on for Life 631-243-1435. FOR GOD AND COUNTRY A Special Evening with Al Barbarino Lay Franciscan (Franciscan Friars of Renewal) Singer of Song A NIGHT OF REFLECTION IN WORD AND SONG Please join us the focus of his presentation is to bring a true awareness on Freedom of Religion to Catholics and all Christians. Wednesday, October 17th 7:30pm in the Church Our nation has never been in greater need of Divine Grace. Unless those who govern know and understand the real source of their authority and its purpose, and use it in governing to enact laws which conform with the laws of nature and nature s God, the Republic, and the liberty it was established to protect, will soon meet with its demise. Come on November 17th to beg Our Lady to preserve our nation according to Her Son, Jesus plan. During the regularly scheduled 4:30pm Holy Mass, the National Pilgrim Virgin statue will be on view. Confessions after Mass as usual. You formed my inmost being; You knit me in my mother s womb. I praise You, so wonderfully You made me; wonderful are Your works! Psalm 139: 13-14 RESPECT LIFE NEWS * Every October is celebrated as RESPECT LIFE MONTH. The first Sunday of October is celebrated as RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY in parishes throughout the U.S. * Sunday, October 7, 2012: STAND UP FOR LIFE (rain or shine) along Route 25 and 110, Huntington, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM. Please come with your family and bring our pro-life message to one of Long Island s busiest intersections. Signs will be provided. * Our twin bassinets are to be blessed at the 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday, October 7th. Please help us to fill these bassinets (for a baby girl and a baby boy) with greatly needed Huggies and Pampers diapers, unscented baby wipes, unscented baby wash, jars of stage 2 baby food, boxes of baby food, hooded towels, and wash cloths. Donated NEW baby items can be placed in the bassinets either during the Masses between October 7th and October 17 th or brought directly to the lower auditorium on Sunday, October 17 th for all to see at our parish RESPECT LIFE DIAPER BABY SHOWER on HOSPITALITY SUNDAY. (The greatest need is for diapers.) Through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Francis, we thank Our Lord for all you do for our precious babies. Wish to join our St. Francis of Assisi Respect Life Committee? Need assistance with baby items? Please call our rectory at 631-757-7435. Intercessions for Life: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time For our nation: that our elected officials will be firmly committed to defending all human life, the sanctity of marriage, rights of conscience, and the common good; We pray to the Lord. From John Paul II s Closing prayer of Evangelium vitae: God Our Father, Giver of life, we entrust the United States of America to your loving care. You are the Rock on which this nation was founded. You alone are the true source of our cherished rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Reclaim this land for Your glory and dwell among Your people. The Life Center of Long Island at 631-243-2373. Call for help with a crisis pregnancy, healing after an abortion, or to donate baby equipment. Please bring donations of baby equipment such as car seats and strollers to their Deer Park location as we cannot accept them at our Church. The Life Center s Life Line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week at 631-243-0066. Please continue to pray each day for our precious babies born and unborn and their parents!!! Pray the rosary for the conversion of America s heart to end abortion.
September 30, 2012 8 GOD - UNITED Please join us at our next PB&J Gang date: Sunday, October 21st 6:30-8:00pm NEWS Hip hip hooray! We made an amazing 610 sandwiches at our last PB&J Gang. Thank you to all who helped! Loving hands, Caring hearts, Spreading joy, is a very good thing. Come and join us in spreading the joy. Please bring donations of Bread, Smooth Peanut Butter & Jelly! PB&J gang can help satisfy your service hour requirements I am only one but I can do something, and what I can do with God s help, I will do -St Francis of Assisi Turkeys, Turkeys everywhere not quite yet but the members of the St. Vincent DePaul Conference are already gearing up as how to provide turkeys and all the fixings for over 200 families in our Parish. You can bring a turkey (please, no more than 15 lbs.) or if that presents a problem, a supermarket gift card will be gratefully accepted. Turkeys or gift cards can be dropped off at the Rectory beginning Monday, October 1st until Thursday, Nov. 15th. Canned goods that are traditional for Thanksgiving - yams, cranberry sauce, coffee, peas, carrots, etc. can be dropped off at any time in the Church vestibule. Next Sunday is Food Collec on Sunday Baskets will be available at the doors of the church for your contribu ons. Please help! We are in real need for the poor in our Parish. We especially need: peanut bu er, jelly, tuna fish, mayonnaise, baked beans, canned vegetables
September 30, 2012 9 Thirsting for Healing? Living Waters Center is a counseling center which provides the Healing Waters of Counseling, Prayer and Love to those who come through our doors. Our therapists are rooted in the prayer that is a basic part of our Catholic Tradition and Faith. Living Waters Center provides individual, family, couple and group therapy. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information, please call 631-754-3990 or go to our website livingwatersli.com or email us at livh20@verizon.net Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss-"After a suicide, those left behind often wonder if anyone out there really understands. "In an effort to offer support and understanding there will be a Suicide Seminar, offered by St. Matthew's Parish, Dix Hills, in conjunction with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). This organization is the leading national not-for -profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide. Free: October 17th Wednesday-7:30-9:30 p.m. Call Sister Anthony Therese, (631) 499-8520 x120, to register...deadline is October 15th. A VOCATION AS A DEACON A Morning of Discernment will be conducted at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, New York on Saturday, October 20th, from 9:30 to 11:30am, for men and their spouses, who believe God might be calling them to diaconate. For more information or to sign up, please contact the Office of Deacon Formation 631-424-8360 or deacons@drvc.org. Find information and pictures on parish activities. www.facebook.com/stfrangreenlawn Check out our new Photo Gallery on our website, www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org. 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. CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSES Sat. 9/29 9:00am-1:00pm Sacred Heart Academy Sun. 9/30 1:30pm-4:00pm St. Dominic College Prep HS Sat. 10/13 10:00am-1:00pm Kellenberg Memorial HS 2:00pm-4:00pm Chaminade HS Sun. 10/21 10:30am-2:00pm St. John the Baptist Dioc. HS GENERAL BEREAVEMENT GROUP Meets weekly for 6 sessions starting Oct. 3rd at 2:30-3:30pm St. Anthony of Padua Parish Outreach, Blue Liturgy room Basement of Trinity School-1025 Fifth Ave. East Northport 631-261-1695 For registration, call Gertrude Frien 757-2103 If you are in need of a signer for the deaf at our 10:00am Sunday Mass please call the rectory! Pray Now Ministry Prayer available 24/7 with Deacon Dave Campbell Call 631-514-9916