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 Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Rev. Francois Eale, In Residence Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Allan Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne Deacon Jean Cantave Masses: Saturdays: 4:30pm Sundays: 8am, 10am, 12pm & 5pm (Christian Rock Mass) Weekdays: 8:30am
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. Faith Formation(1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: 631-754-6436 Music Ministry Music Coordinator & Organist: Anthony V. DiDonna anthonydidonna@gmail.com Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson Junior Choir Director: Anthony V. DiDonna anthonydidonna@gmail.com Youth Band Coordinator: Greg Gullotti: 516-449-4346 ggullotti1@optonline.net Youth Ministry Program Ivonne Porpora: 631-499-3780 saintfrancisyouthministry@gmail.com Altar Servers Mildred Torres: AltarService.StFrancis@gmail.com Pastoral Care-Road Angels Josephine Mielcarz: 631-261-4837 Communion to the Homebound: 631-757-7435 Ministry of Consolation & Bereavement Diane Lake: 631-499-0395 Liturgical Ministry Lector & Eucharistic Ministers: Pat Brennan: 631-757-8775 Hospital Ministry: Dcn. Jim Byrne: 631-757-3389 Ushers: Paul Sepp: 631-368-7673 St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium.631-651-2655 In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo 631-271-3566 Little People s Liturgy Sundays at the 10:00am Mass. Louise Mordarski: 631-796-2070 Rosy Mandel: 631-651-8431 PB&J Gang 3rd Sunday of the month Leslie Kulewicz: 631-754-2132 Ivonne Porpora: 631-499-3780 Baby Corner Eileen Byrne eileenpbyrne@gmail.com Starfish Coffee House / Young Adult Giovanna Maiello onestarfishthrower@gmail.com Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 631-261-5130 Sacramental Life Baptism: Sundays at 1:30pm Contact the Rectory to schedule. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required. 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 2:00 3:30pm Also by appointment Anointing of the Sick: Every second Monday after the 8:30am Mass. Also anytime by calling the rectory at 631-757-7435. Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A. Deacon Jim Byrne: 631-757-3389 Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at 8:00am Rosary: Daily at 8:00am and 9:10am Holy Hours In the church Mondays: Holy Hour for Priests 12:30pm 1:30pm Wednesdays: Sacred Heart Holy Hour 6:30pm 7:30pm Fridays: Patriotic Holy Hour 2:00pm 3:00pm Adoration Mondays & Fridays 9am-5pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: 631-261-0816 Haitian Mass Every 3rd Saturday: 6:30pm Deacon Jean Cantave : 631-896-3747 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.
March 3, 2019 3 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Ints. of the Pierro Family, Albert Arbeeny+, Michael Albino+ 12:00pm Guiseppe Buffalino+, James Bubeck+, Ints. of Marie Culina, Angela Fusalo+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Monday, March 4th, 2019 8:30am Ints. of Peter Geiss Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 8:30am Walter G. Kuchler+ Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 Ash Wednesday 7:00am Ashes Service 8:30am Mass w/ashes: Joanne Fuschillo+, Wilia Taverne+ 12:00pm Ashes Service 4:30pm Ashes Service 7:30pm Mass w/ashes: The Sick of the Parish Thursday, March 7th, 2019 8:30am Walter G. Kuchler+ Friday, March 8th, 2019 8:30am Laura Gines+ Saturday, March 9th, 2019 4:30pm Oliver Fusaro+, Marion Moricca+ Sunday, March 10th, 2019 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Francis Kiers+, Ints. of Agatha Salerno 12:00pm Josephine & Michael Trotta+, Ints. of Terry & Paul Gitzen, Ann C. Gordon+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Michelina Montana Guerriero Staggs+ SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Casimir Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; Fast and Abstinence; Almsgiving Thursday: Ss. Perpetua and Felicity Friday: St. John of God; Abstinence Saturday: St. Frances of Rome Ministers for Saturday and Sunday March 9th & 10th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Dcn. Jim Byrne, Lois Greaux, Gabriella Horvath, Mary Lemp, Eileen McGloin Lector: Carol Ann Gallo Russo Altar Servers: Charles Sorrentino Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Dcn. Jim Byrne, Francis Neary, Volvick Osse, Linda Costello, Roth, Joan Sepp Lector: James Gribbin Altar Servers: Vincent & Anthony Alfiero 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Dcn. Allan Longo, Peter Dowd, Lorraine Longo, Judy McKenna, Louise Mordarski Lector: Neil Coscio Altar Servers: Valerie Giannotti, Maryanne Valentin 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Dcn. Jean Cantave, Thomas Buckley, Barbara Keltos, Lynda Kremmelbein, George McGann Lector: George Pozderec Altar Servers: Tiernan & Gabriel Emprimo 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: MaryAnn Fetzer, Ann Ahlstrom Saxer Lector: Tom Fetzer Altar Servers: James & Julianne Froh Saint Francis Parish/Hun ngton Hospital Eucharis c Schedule Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby March 10th: *Carol Ann Gallo Russo, Bob Kiley, Mary Ann Farmer, Laurette DeCabia, Irene Levee, Patricia Ammirato Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Josephine Amadio, Marilyn Bossi, Ceilia Breinlinger, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Lorraine Drouin, Baby Layla Rose Edwards, Peggy Evans, Gerard Emma, Paul Gabel, John Geiss, Madison Gilbert, Cindy Giordano, Kathleen Gleason, Thomas Gravina, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, Courtney Kane, Joan Kessler, Kathleen Kessler, Sidney Klebenoff, Frank Kotasek, Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Carmen Lopez, Clementina Maldunado, Kim Massa, Emily McCarthy, Sean McGrath, Doris Mickowski, Charles & Maureen Mooney, Sally Mulholland, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Catherine Opray, Bud Pace, Irene Phillips, Concetta Porter, Frances Powers, Elizabeth Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Marlene & Walter Scheppke, Grace Schimmel, Eleanor A. Thompson, Jolene Wahl, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Carol Winges, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
March 3, 2019 4 Thurs., 3/21 Night of Praise/Worship St. Francis, Greenlawn at 7:30pm Speaker: TBD Visit us on Facebook! DRVC Charismatic Renewal SCHEDULE MARCH 6th 7:00am Ashes Service 8:30am Mass w/ashes 12:00pm Ashes Service 4:30pm Ashes Service 7:30pm Mass w/ashes Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) February 17th s weekly offering: $7,889.00 Last year s weekly offering: $8,471.00 Bulletin Reflection Can you remember the last time you invited a friend to Mass or told them you would pray for them? Can you remember the last time you critiqued a friend in a judgmental way or gossiped about them to someone? For some of us, we may remember the latter because it may have happened more frequently. This week, whenever we think of condemning someone or gossiping about someone, pray for them first and ask God what He wants you to do in that person s life. Living Stewardship We are grateful for all Christian stewards who do not judge our brothers and sisters but lead them to Jesus, Who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. To be stewards of the Faith, we must show the world Our Risen Lord. March 3: Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time In the Gospel today, Jesus uses images in speaking to his disciples: Can a blind man act as guide to a blind man?...why look at the speck in your brother s eye when you miss the plank in your own?...a good tree does not produce decayed fruit... It is true that donations come to the Society because a good person produces goodness from the good in their heart. Sunday s Readings for next week, March 10th: Deuteronomy 26:4 10 The Lord brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand and outstretched arm, with terrifying power, with signs and wonders. Romans 10:8 13 If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Luke 4:1 13 When the devil had finished every tempta on, he departed from him for a me. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings.
March 3, 2019 5 Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist Mondays & Fridays 9am 5pm He Who is made present on the altar is forever present in our chapel. Come visit and adore God. If we could open the heaven of heavens, we should find nothing greater or more holy than that which reposes on our altars. (St. Chrysostom) For more information contact: Buckleys @ 631-651-2619 or Lobassos @ 631-486-2155 Attention Eucharistic Ministers! We are in desperate need of EMs for the homebound. The number of homebound in our parish has greatly increased. Please call the Rectory if you can help! DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP Thursdays, 1-3pm in the basement auditorium here at St. Francis. First Saturday devotions at St. Francis @ 11:00am. Join us for Confession & Rosary Holy Mass at 11:30am Every First Saturday - join in praying 1000 Hail Marys in the church at 6:30pm
March 3, 2019 6 40 Days For Life March 6 - April 14 "Whatsoever you do to the least of your brothers, you do unto Me." Please prayerfully consider participating in our 40 Days for Life challenge this Lent. St. Francis will join other area parishes to pray, fast, and keep vigil outside Planned Parenthood Smithtown. You will be able to sign up either to pray at our Holy Hour for Life each Wednesday evening at 6:30pm and/or keep vigil at the abortion site for one hour on Fridays during Lent. Perhaps this Lent might be a turning point for our critically endangered babies and a spiritual renewal for our NYS. Call anytime: 631-486-2155 Whatever you do for my born and pre-born brothers and sisters you do for Me.
March 3, 2019 7 The Holy Father s Intention for March That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.
March 3, 2019 8 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
March 3, 2019 The Weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner is: The Roffi Boys! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! St. Francis Seniors will be meeting here at St. Francis the first Monday of each month from 11:30am 1:00pm in the Lower Church. Our next meeting will be March 4th 9 St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner Needs Donations: Huggies diapers sizes,3,4,5 and 6. We also need baby wipes and shampoo. Donations should be placed in the wooden bin in the Hallway to left of the vestibule. We are unable to take big items, if the item doesn t fit in the bin, please don t leave it. We thank you so much for your generosity as always. Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 3/1/19 Cathy Kitakis 3/8/19 Diane Young 3/15/19 Rosemarie Esteibar If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794
March 3, 2019 10 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 3/17 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 916 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 email: Anthony DiDonna: AnthonyDidonna@gmail.com
March 3, 2019 11 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 Sober St. Patrick s Day Sunday, March 17th 3pm-7pm Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church Children s Entertainment 3:30pm -5pm: Clown, Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, Green Cotton Candy Machine, Magician, Balloon Animals. Traditional Irish Dinner and Dessert Entertainment: Traditional Irish Band, Pipe & Drum Players Purchase tickets at www.soberstpatricksday.org No door tickets! Adult-$30, Children under 10-$10, under 5 free 53 Prospect Rd. Centerport, NY St. Mary s Parish in East Islip is offering a free 8 Week support group for adults who are coping with the death of a loved one. Registration is required for this group which begins on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 from 7:00 PM 9:00 PM. Refreshments will be served. In order to participate in this group the death must have occurred prior to December 12, 2018. For information and or registration please contact the rectory at 631-581-4266 ext. 100. 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. 2019 SAT EXAM PREP COURSE For May 4th SAT Exam Course will be held on the following Saturdays; March 9,16,23,30 and April 6,13 9:00 11:30am in the Marian Hall Course Fee: $250 (includes textbook) CONTACT: MRS. Stutzmann 516-922-4888 x-5241 ST. DOMENIC HIGH SCHOOL Please Patronize Our Bulle n Adver sers Thanks to our adver sers who sponsor this bulle n. Support them with your business.