Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax) Seventh Sunday of Easter June 1, 2014 I am with you always! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106 Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558 Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557 Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext. 9562 Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412 Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130 E-mail address drago@staidanparish.org The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Mission Statement We, the parish family of the Church of Saint Aidan, strengthened by the Eucharist and encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all, for we recognize that everyone is a child of God and no one should be excluded. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting social justice, engaging our youth in every aspect of parish life, and offering care and compassionate service to all. We invite everyone to walk with Jesus and experience His healing power and love. St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401 Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext. 9406 Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408 Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410 Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403 SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext. 9592 Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson Buildings & Grounds Department ext. 9122 Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101 Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment. Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish. Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext. 9101. Adoration First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014 Easter Weekday Sts. Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs Acts 19: 1-8; Jn 16: 29-33 6:30 AM William Alcock 9:00 AM Anna F. Oliver (1st Anniversary Rem.) 10:00 AM Funeral-Peter C. Pagano 12:15 PM Mrs. Maggio 5:30 PM Patricia G. Heiman (1st Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014 St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs Acts 20: 17-27; Jn 17: 1-11a 6:30 AM Patricia G. Heiman (1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Diane Villa 12:15 PM Anne Eckhoff 3:30 PM 25th Wedding Anniversary Blessing Carol & Francis Rochalski 5:30 PM Eugene Kelly (10th Anniversary Rem.) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014 Easter Weekday Acts 20: 28-38; Jn 17: 11b-19 6:30 AM Joseph Wagner 9:00 AM Anna F. Oliver (1st Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Placido Pontillo 5:30 PM Anna F. Oliver (1st Anniversary Rem.) 6:30 PM Mark & Christina McDonnell (Anniversary Mass) THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 St. Boniface, Bishop/Martyr Acts: Acts 22: 30; 23: 6-11; Jn 17: 20-26 6:30 AM Mary Ann Voulo 9:00 AM Patricia & Clifford Wilson 12:15 PM Marie Weber 5:30 PM John A. Higgins (Birthday Rem.) FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014 Easter Weekday St. Norbert, Bishop Acts 25: 13b-21; Jn 21: 15-19 6:30 AM Mario R. Donato 9:00 AM Zachary Possemato 3:00 PM Daniele Giarraputo/Daniel Florit Nuptial Ceremony 12:15 PM Pat Hillery (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Christian J. and Helen Frischmann and Elizabeth Frischmann Gillen SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014 Easter Weekday Acts 28: 16-20; 30-31; Jn 21: 20-25 9:00 AM Mario R. Donato (15th Anniversary Rem.) 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 4:00-5:00 PM Confession 3:00 PM Jessica Longo/Paul Purwin Nuptial Ceremony MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued) 5:00 PM Joseph Maciag (5th Anniversary Rem.) Al & Mary Monfort Patricia G. Heiman (1st Anniversary Rem.) Patrick Breen 7:30 PM Anna F. Oliver (1st Anniversary Rem.) SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2014 Pentecost Sunday Vigil: Gn 11: 1-9 or Ex 19: 3-8a, 16-20a or Ez 37: 1-14 or Jl 3: 1-5; Rom 8: 22-27; Jn 7: 37-39 Day: Acts 2: 1-11; 1 Cor 12: 3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20: 19-23 7:30 AM Joan Rogers (1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Mossa, Milohnic & Rizzi Family 10:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 12:00 PM Patricia G. Heiman (1st Anniversary Rem.) Pasquale Sorbo Donald Patrick Paris 5:00 PM Maria Rahill (1st Anniversary Rem.) BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Lauren Flynn, St. Aidan James Persico, St. Aidan SECOND WEEK Christina Gordon, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY Kevin Grogan, Sacred Heart, Glendale, NY THIRD WEEK Daniele Giarraputo, St. Anne, Flushing, NY Daniel Florit, Holy Spirit, New Hyde Park, NY Jessica Longo, St. Peter & Paul, Hoboken, NJ Paul Purwin, St. James, Basking Ridge, NJ Emily Laccona, IHM, Wayne, NJ Brian McGrath, St. Cassian, Montclair, NJ PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Msgr. Robert Kirwin, Roseann Mushorn, John Moore, Leo J. Matassini, Frank Falcinelli, Michael Capozzi, Eleanor Golis, Frank Curci, Noreen Zwiebel DECEASED: Annette Jakubowski, Rosalind Clark, Peter C. Pagano and for all those who have died serving our country.
June 1, 2014 THE MAN WHO ALWAYS WENT TO MASS Seven or eight years ago I wrote a bulletin article while I was pastor at St. Matthew s. It was all about becoming a Catholic and encouraging people to evangelize and invite them to the riches of our faith. I made the point that in every parish there are people who faithfully attend Mass and are not Catholics. For some reason or another they have been attracted by the majesty and holiness of the Mass and just keep on coming. In some cases it is a faithful practicing Catholic husband or wife who leads by the power of example. These people are Catholics for all practical purposes they believe in the Eucharist and the Church, they just never got around to making it official and entering the faith. A few days after the article was published a woman called me and told me that her father was in the situation I had described. He and his wife had been married for well over thirty years and he was always at Mass with her. He had heard hundreds and hundreds of sermons and knew an awful lot about the Catholic Church. She wondered if I would see her father he really wanted to become a Catholic, but just never got around to it. Needless to say, it did not take very long to bring this exceptionally faithful Christian into the Catholic Church. It was a day of singular joy for him and his family especially his wonderful wife. She must have prayed for a long time for this special grace. St. John XXIII and the Second Vatican Council which he initiated (1962-1965) happily gave a great impetus to ecumenism and a spirit of openness and understanding to other religions. This was a wonderful thing, but at the same time it had a downside. Some Catholics began to believe that one religion was as good as another and it didn t really make any difference what you believed as long as you were fundamentally a good person. This was, of course, not what the Second Vatican Council taught. Lumen Gentium, one of the Constitutions of Vatican II expresses it this way: This is the one Church of Christ which in the Creed is professed as one, holy, catholic and apostolic, (12*) which our Savior, after His Resurrection, commissioned Peter to shepherd,(74) and him and the other apostles to extend and direct with authority,(75) which He erected for all ages as "the pillar and mainstay of the truth".(76) This Church constituted and organized in the world as a society, subsists in the Catholic Church, which is governed by the successor of Peter and by the Bishops in communion with him,(13*) although many elements of sanctification and of truth are found outside of its visible structure. These elements, as gifts belonging to the Church of Christ, are forces impelling toward Catholic unity.
The Catholic Church, while respecting the consciences of those who are of different religions, is the Church that never forgets the words of Christ at the conclusion of Matthew s Gospel: Go into the whole world and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them all that I have commanded you and know that I am with you all days even until the end of the world. (Mt 28 :19-20) Perhaps you can find some who are just waiting for an invitation to become Catholic. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald STEWARDSHIP 05/26/13 $25,341 05/25/14 $22,364 (-11.75%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish! This weekend s second collection is for The Religious Retirement Fund. PASTORAL COUNCIL On Sunday, June 29 th, members of the St. Aidan s Parish Council will be making themselves available to you in the St. Francis Prayer Garden. Bring your questions, thoughts, and suggestions about your Parish. We will be serving coffee and look forward to speaking with you. PENTECOST SUNDAY ATTENTION ALL EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION AND LECTORS Next weekend is Pentecost Sunday. All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors will process out of the church with a lighted candle at the end of all masses representing Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. NOVENA IN HONOR OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA This year we will have a special Novena in Honor of St. Anthony of Padua. Prayers will be said at the 9:00 AM Mass for nine days beginning on June 4 th. St. Anthony is one of the most popular saints in the Catholic Church and is known as the Wonderworker because of his many miracles of grace and healing. Prayer cards will be available at the doors of the church and I encourage you to join with me in honoring this great saint. Father Mc Donald
RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT FUND This is what the Lord asks of you, only this This weekend, May 31st/June 1st, is the annual collection for the Religious Retirement Fund. Religious Sisters and Brothers who have been involved in education, health care and social ministry in the Diocese of Rockville Centre need our help. The stipends being earned by young members of Religious Communities are no longer enough to support the needs of the elderly members of their Communities. The number of elderly Religious in assisted living or nursing facilities continues to rise and health care costs are rising too. For this reason, the Diocese of Rockville Centre, for the past twenty-nine years, has committed to return to our Religious Communities a portion of our gifts of treasure, in appreciation for the many years of service to the people of our Diocese of these dedicated servants of Our Lord. Please come prepared next week to assist the elderly Religious with a once-a-year gift, as generous as your means will allow. These gifts will be distributed among the twenty-nine communities who serve our Diocese. Your gift may be placed in the mail or dropped in the collection basket on the weekend of May 31st/ June 1st. Brochures describing this appeal are available in the church or you may have received one at home. On behalf of the Religious who serve in our parishes and hospitals, we thank you for your generosity. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS COURT ST. AIDAN #1577 Installation of the Court's new officers and new Junior Court officers will take place on Tuesday, June 10th at 7:00 PM in Church. Refreshments and a short business meeting will take place after the installation in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE During this month let us renew our devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, incorporating prayers which will unite us fully to the Heart of Christ. Prayers that will express our gratitude for His Mercy and Love, especially for His Presence in the Eucharist. Since this devotion is about Christ s love for us let us put our trust in that love and find among our family members, friends, neighbors, and in our work place all those most in need of love and compassion, extending Jesus love and mercy to all, and our own love for them. Share your reactions and feedback by calling (516) 746-6585 x9592. St. Aidan s Pastoral Council tries to be responsive to the needs of our parish.
Catholics for Freedom of Religion Educating and Advocating for Freedom of Religion for All June 1, 2014 A America s First Freedom: Religious Liberty America s religious freedom was assured to all generations by the careful crafting of the 1 st amendment of the Bill of Rights. The robust freedom of religion envisioned by the founders has allowed our country to flourish without the religious strife seen elsewhere in the world. Americans were to be forever free to follow their conscience in the service of their God and maintain a morality that would sustain our constitutional freedoms. One of our Founding Fathers, John Adams, said, Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." As stated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: That is our American heritage, our most cherished freedom. It is the first freedom because if we are not free in our conscience and our practice of religion, all other freedoms are fragile. If citizens are not free in their own consciences, how can they be free in relation to others, or to the state? If our obligations and duties to God are impeded, or even worse, contradicted by the government, then we can no longer claim to be a land of the free, and a beacon of hope for the world. The period of June 21st to July 4th has been designated by the Bishops of the United States as the Fortnight For Freedom, a time of prayer, information and action in defense of religious liberty. Increasingly aggressive denials of religious freedom are found on college campuses, in the military, in the marketplace, workplace and social services. Since January of 2012 we have seen the vise that is the HHS mandate, sometimes called the Abortion Pill Mandate, tightening around our Catholic institutions a vise that, left unchecked, will crush the life and liberty out of Catholic practices and institutions in a way unimagined by us all. In opposition to this government mandate coming out of the Affordable Care Act, approximately 96 lawsuits representing over 300 plaintiffs have been filed, including by the Diocese of Rockville Centre which joined with the Archdiocese of New York to protect our 1 st amendment religious freedom. During this Fortnight we must pray together that we might stand together in strength and courage with our faith in God and our love of America s freedoms guiding the actions we must take. Thomas Jefferson said, The God who gave us life gave us liberty. These rights to life and liberty are not ours to lose. They were gifted to us by God and conveyed to us by our forefathers. We are this day charged as rightful stewards to defend these rights for future generations. Fortnight events in the Diocese of Rockville Centre include: Bishop Murphy will celebrate the opening Mass which marks the beginning of the Fortnight on June 21st at 5:00 PM at the St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Pl, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Father Philip K. Eichner, President of Kellenberg High School and Chairman of the Board of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights will be the distinguished guest speaker of Catholics for Freedom of Religion on Wednesday, June 25th, 7:00 PM at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743 The second annual rally, Religious Freedom: Our First Amendment Right will be held Saturday, June 28th at 10am in the auditorium of St. John the Baptist High School, 1170 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795. You are invited to join in praying the Rosary in public prayer and witness in front of the school after the rally. Bishop Brennan will celebrate the closing Mass of the Fortnight at 12:15 PM on July 4th at the St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Pl, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Check your church bulletin and www.licatholic.org for additional events during the Fortnight For Freedom.
2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2014 GOAL: $174,200 PLEDGED: $124,654 # OF GIFTS: 556 Please remember that our parish receives a refund if we make our goal again this year. JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS INSTALLATION New officers and all eligible Junior Catholic Daughters who came in September 2013 will be installed at the 7:00 PM Mass in the church on June 10th. Any 11 year old girls who would like to join must call Mrs. Adele Lamere (631) 608-3104 by Friday, June 6th. Dues are $16.50 to join. Refreshments will follow in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. All Juniors should attend the Mass and dress appropriately. ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society Corporate Mass for deceased Rosarians Barbara Brady and Minnie Bruschi will be June 1st at 9:00 AM. Please gather in St. Francis Garden before Mass, weather permitting. All are welcome. St. Aidan Rosary Society June party for members only will be on June 2nd at 6:45 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Doors open at 6:15 PM. The theme will be "1950" music with a visit from Elvis, if you saved any 1950 or 1960 clothes, this is the night to wear them. Tickets are available at $12.00 please call Donna Dibello (516)754-7790 or Carol Muldoon AT (516)742-7625. Eleanor Bauer would appreciated any donations that can be used for prizes (516)248-6973. Hope to see you all at this very enjoyable evening. SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES The monthly Singles Gathering will be held Saturday, June 7th 8:30 PM. Our monthly gathering for singles; discussion, meditation, socialization. This Gathering will feature as Guest Speaker/Performer Alex Basile. $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. Contact: Ray (516) 561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA By tradition the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to certain devotion. In June, it is the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which represents Christ s love for all mankind. Most of us know this devotion as part of our celebrations. Since childhood we have known and did the nine first Fridays, we recite the Litany of the Sacred Heart, and annually we celebrate the feast of the Sacred Heart. There are pictures and statues of Jesus open heart in our devotionals. The devotion to the Sacred Heart most clearly distinguishes Catholicism from all other forms of Christianity; certainly from the thousands nominally Protestant denominations, which after the Protestant Revolution undermined all doctrinal foundations to this devotion. Jesus revealed to us when He told us Learn from me that I am meek and humble of HEART. It was revealed on Calvary when the heart of Jesus was pierced by the soldiers lance and blood and water flowed. Great saints and mystics were especially devoted to the Sacred Heart. On June 16, 1675, after the Feast of Corpus Christi, Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and requested that the Feast of the Sacred Heart be celebrated on the Friday after the octave of the Feast of Corpus Christi in reparation for the ingratitude of all mankind for the sacrifice that Christ had made for them. The Sacred Heart of Jesus represents not simply His physical heart but His love for all mankind. We believe that our Lord Jesus, who became man so that He might have a human heart and evoke in ours a corresponding love for Him, will strengthen our weakness and protect us from all evil. He will give us all graces to be saved, and that is just because HE LOVES US! We have in our Kiosks CDs which teach about the Love and Mercy of our God. I suggest that you look for them and after you listen to them, give them away to others who will understand Christ s Love for all of us! Toti Conforti THANK YOU FROM DEACON JOSEPH SCOLARO Dear Parishioners of St. Aidan's: I want to thank you for your incredibly kind and warm welcome this year. Regretfully my assignment has come to an end, but it has been a joy and a blessing to serve you as a deacon over these past months. I have learned so many valuable lessons from both the wonderful people and priests of the parish which will help me transition to serving in my next assignment as a priest. St. Aidan's has left an impression on me of what a vibrant, devout, loving, and truly Catholic community should be. As I begin my final preparations for ordination, please do keep me in your prayers, and you will certainly remain in mine. I look forward to the honor of returning on June 22nd to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for all of you! In Christ, Deacon Joseph Scolaro
VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK 2014 CONCERTS AT THE GAZEBO (Thursdays 7:00 p.m.) Hillside Ave-Liberty Ave June 12 July 17 August 14 Senior Flag Day BBQ -DJ Pilsner Brass Band John Weber FREE SENIOR CITIZEN BBQ AT EVERY CONCERT SPONSORED BY: La Marmite Restaurant Baci Gelato Sri Pra Phai Thai Restaurant Ceriello Fine Foods
Saint Aidan Art Program Summer 2014 PROGRAM INFORMATION: -$90 (includes 1 t-shirt, art classes, water bottle and art show) -Additional shirts can be purchased for $8.00 -The Saint Aidan Art Program is open to all children entering Nursery - 6 th Grade as of September 2014. -The Art program will be running for one two week long session from: Monday, June 30 th to Friday July 13 th. -Drop off and pick up each day is in Msgr. Kirwin Hall -Parents must sign their child in and out. Please be prompt in picking up your child. -Each child will complete 3 projects in various styles of art. -At the end of the two week session, parents are invited to our Art Show, which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall on Friday, July 13 th from 12:00 1:30 PM. Class Schedule 9:00-10:00 AM Nursery, Pre K, K 10:00-11:00 AM 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 4 th, 5 th, 6 th -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 Attn: Steve Loewenthal or Stefanie Henn REGISTRATION FORM: Child s Name: Age: Date of Birth: Grade as of September 2014: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Phone Number: Cell Number: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone Number: Child s T-shirt Size Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large Note: Children Must Wear Their T-Shirts EVERYDAY! Physical Limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Any Questions? Contact Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com
REGISTRATION FORM: I Hope You'll Dance My name is Emma Parente and I am a 9th grader at Kellenberg Memorial High School. I am in the process of working on my Girl Scout Gold Award Project. For my project, I am creating a dance program at St. Aidan's for children with special needs. For the first program, I am opening up classes to girls age 7-12 with special needs. At a private dancing school, I have been assisting in a special needs dance class for a few months to help prepare. Also, the instructors at the St. Aidan's Dance Academy have volunteered to assist me with my program. If you know of or have a child with special needs, please sign up for this wonderful program. The program will be held in the Convent Music Room and is scheduled for the week of July 21st - July 25th, Monday and Tuesday 3:45-4:45 PM, Wednesday 3:15-4:15 PM, Thursday and Friday 10:00-11:00 AM. A parent or guardian must stay during the class. Parents and guests may join us for the open class on Friday at 10:00 AM to see what your child has learned. The class is free! You may come to any or all of the classes. Child's Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: NY Zip Code: Parents Names: Home Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Physical Limitations: Special Needs: Allergies: My child intends to attend on the following days:. all 5 days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Mail completed applications by July 15th to: Church of St. Aidan's c/o Emma Parente at the Rectory 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 email questions to me at: EmmaParente@Verizon.net
Saint Aidan Dance Academy Summer 2014 PROGRAM INFORMATION -$95 (Includes 7 one-hour dance classes, t-shirt and recital) -Each additional class style of dance is $60. -Sibling Rate: $10 off the second child. -Girls must wear fitted clothing (leotard, leggings, tights, etc.) Jeans are not permitted. Dancers must also have dance shoes or wear sneakers, (although dance shoes are encouraged). Girls cannot dance barefoot, in socks, or in flip-flops. -Classes are held in the Convent, 16 Pembroke Street. -Contact Stefanie at: SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. CLASS SCHEDULE Monday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Tap 7:00-8:00 PM 4 th -8 th Lyrical 8:00-9:00 PM 4 th -8 th Jazz/Hip Hop Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Jazz 7:00-8:00 PM 2 nd - 4 th Cheer/Kickline Wednesday: 4:30-5:00 PM Mommy & Me 2-3 years old Mommy & Me Class not in recital 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Ballet 7:00-8:00 PM Assistant Class Classes start Monday, June 30, 2014 and run through Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Recital date TBA. *Parents please keep this portion! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY REGISTRATION FORM Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth Home Address: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Day: Time: Class Grade Level Day: Time: *If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet. Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal.
SAINT AIDAN VBS SUMMER PROGRAM DETAILS REGISTRATION FORM Week 1: July 28 th August 1 st Week 2: August 4 th 8 th -You have the option to register for 1 week or 2 weeks. -Each week-long session is different and is filled with a variety of fun and interactive activities. -VBS is open to all children entering Pre-K-6th Grade as of September 2014. -Program Cost for one week: (includes 1 t-shirt and 1 water bottle) $70 -Program Cost for two weeks: (includes 2 t- shirts and 1 water bottle) $115 -Pre-K Program: from 9:30 AM 12:30 PM cost $50 for 1 week $80 for 2 weeks -Counselor In Training Program open to 6 th and 7 th graders Cost $25 for 1 week $40 for 2 weeks -Additional shirts can be purchased for $8 each. -Drop off and pick up is in Msgr. Kirwin Hall -Drop off is between 8:45-9:00 AM. -Pick up is between 1:00-1:15 PM. -Parents must sign their child in and out. Please be prompt in picking up your child. -Each day, children will be provided with a snack and juice or water. -At the end of each week long session, parents are invited to our short musical concert, which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall at 9:30 AM. -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal Childs Name: Age: Date of Birth: Grade as of September 2014: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Phone Number: Cell Number: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone Number: Please Circle: Week 1: July 28 th August 1 st Week 2: August 4 th 8 th Child s T-shirt Size Small Medium Large Extra Large Note: Children Must Wear Their T-Shirts EVERYDAY! Physical Limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Any Questions? Contact Stefanie at: SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com.
Do you need community service? Do you have dance experience? 5, 6, 7, 8! Calling All Dancers! Saint Aidan Dance Academy Junior Assistant Program -Must be a girl in 7 th or 8 th grade and must have some type of prior dance experience. -Can volunteer at the Saint Aidan Dance Academy and assist with our classes and recital preparation. -Can be part of our Dance Assistant Team, learn choreography in addition to volunteering. -7 week sessions in the fall, winter, spring and summer. -We not only dance, but we volunteer and do community service activities such as baking at the Ronald McDonald House, performing at local events such as Williston Day and Nursing Homes around Christmas. Please note: 7 th grade volunteers must be enrolled in a classes in addition to the class they are volunteering for. Summer Class Schedule Monday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Tap 7:00-8:00 PM 4 th -8 th Lyrical 8:00-9:00 PM 4 th -8 th Jazz/Hip Hop Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Jazz 7:00-8:00 PM 2 nd - 4 th Cheer/Kickline Wednesday: 4:30-5:00 PM Mommy and Me 2-3 years old. *not in the recital 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Ballet 7:00-8:00 PM Assistant Class Contact Stefanie for more information! Limited spaces available! SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com
VBS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Please PRINT neatly or your application will not be considered. Please note that not all applicants will be chosen as volunteers. Name: Age: School: Grade you will be entering in September: Home Address: Town: Zip Code: Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Email Address: *** You will be notified by EMAIL ONLY if you are chosen as a volunteer. *** Allergies: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to you: Phone Number: Circle the week(s) you wish to volunteer: July 28 th -August 1 st August 4 th -August 8 th *We will try our best to accommodate your request. Signature: Today s Date: Saint Aidan Dance Academy Presents: Mommy & Me! PROGRAM INFORMATION -$50 (Includes 7 half-hour dance classes, and t-shirt for child only) -This program is for girls only -Girls must be at least 2 -Program is recommended for girls ages 2-3 and must be accompanied a parent or caregiver. -Each class will begin and end in a prayer. -Classes are on Wednesdays 4:30-5:00 PM -Classes run July 2nd-August 13th. REGISTRATION FORM MOMMY & ME PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: - -Contact Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Day: Time: *If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet. Physical limitations: Allergies: *Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory in an envelope labeled Saint Aidan Dance Academy, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal. Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Love caritas is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force that has its origin in God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, 2009. As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, Everything has its origin in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our hope. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!! FOOD PANTRY: Our next monthly food will being taking place during the weekend of June 7 th & 8 th. If you would like to donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items, please bring them to back of church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry office. We have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. Items for the week are: cleaning products and paper towels. We are also in need of metro cards which we use for our families through out the year. PEANUT BUTTER GANG - The peanut butter & jelly event takes place the 2 nd Saturday of each month. It has been brought to our attention that the Inn who is the recipient of these sandwiches is now closed on Saturdays therefore causing delivery to be moved to Monday morning. We are in need of a volunteer (s) to assist with bringing over these sandwiches to the Inn which is located in Hempstead. If you have some time to volunteer, please contact the Social Ministry office at: (516) 746-6585 x9410. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The next meeting will take place on Monday, June 9th. If you cannot be at the anointing mass and would like to receive one of these shawls or blankets, please contact our office. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410. DRIVER NEEDED - An elderly gentleman in Albertson would like a ride to attend the 12:15 PM Daily Mass a couple of days a week. If you could drive this person to church please call (516) 746-6585 x9410. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training schedule and register online for a class being offered by several local parishes at www.drvc.org. CONFIRMATION SCHEDULED We have been notified by the Diocese of Rockville Center that Bishop Robert Brennan will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation here at the Church of Saint Aidan on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Bishop Brennan will officiate at two Confirmation liturgies at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. A letter was mailed to all candidates this week notifying them of their assigned ceremony. 1 ST COMMUNION BIBLES ARRIVE! We have recently taken delivery of the Bibles that were ordered for students who will be receiving their 1 st Communion next month. Parents who placed orders for these bibles may pick them up in the Religious Education office. A limited number of these books are available for purchase at a cost of $17 each; they come in two different colors, cream or burgundy. REGISTRATION OPEN The Religious Education office is currently finalizing registration materials for classes in the 2014 2015 School Year. Registration packages will be mailed to all families who had students enrolled in religion classes from kindergarten to 7 th grade during the most recent school year. Parents who will be registering a child for the first time in our program should contact the Religious Education office (516) 746-6585 x9404 for registration materials. Registration will remain open until July 15, 2014. NOTE: A copy of a child s Baptismal Certificate must accompany the registration for any new students. CATECHISTS NEEDED The Religious Education office is looking for individuals who are willing to serve as teachers to pass on their Catholic Faith to students enrolled in our program. Prior experience is not necessary - training will be provided. Please give prayer consideration to answering this call for teachers. For an application or further information, please call our office (516) 746-6585 x9404. OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Monday to Friday. For information call (516) 746-6585 x9404.
ST. ALOYSIUS CHURCH, Great Neck, NY-DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A U.S. CITIZEN?- Free ESC/Citizen classes, free access to legal counsel at St. Aloysius. Classes run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. To register please call (516) 867-3580. Contact person is Gayle Yorizzo (516) 487-0374. SEMINARY GARDEN TOUR AND LUNCH-The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington will host a tour of three gardens in Lloyd Harbor followed by buffet lunch in the Seminary Refectory on Wednesday, June 11th. Reservations required; $35 per ticket. Reservations and information: Seminary Development Office, (631) 423.0483 x102, or bmalone@icseminary.edu. ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CHURCH, Bellerose, NY- 35 And Still Alive The 35th Annual Gregorian Festival will be held June 19th-29th. Eleven fabulous nights. Rides, games, prizes, merchandise booths, games of chance, gourmet foods and well-known live entertainment. Hours of operation 7:00-11:00 PM. For information go to www.sgtgfestival.com. AMERICAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY-There will be a bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Monday, June 16th. A bus will take you from the parking lot of the Williston Park American Legion Post 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park at 9:00 AM. You need to be at the parking lot by 8:30 AM. The cost is $35.00 with a return of $25.00 in slot credits. Upcoming trips for 2014 are scheduled the third Monday of each month. The next trip will be on July 21st. If you are interested please contact Dot Perry (516) 248-9063 or Money Metzger (516) 742-0084. KELLENBERG MEMORIAL HS, Uniondale, NY-Step Out of the Boat! What would happen if we all stepped out of the comfort zones of our personal ministries and ventured forth to pray with others for unity? What would happen if we all surrendered to the love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of her Son, Jesus Christ? Come find out June 21st from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Topics: Devotion, Adoration, Mary, Scriptures, the Holy Spirit, Divine Mercy, True Presence, The Rosary, Liturgy. Cost: $50 Adults; $25 Young Adults (20s-30s) and Teens (13-19). Price includes breakfast and lunch. For ticket information please call (516) 678-5800 x408 or email jpalmer@drvc.org. ST. FRANCES DE CHANTAL, Wantagh, NY-Widows and widowers, divorced and single Catholics of Long Island. Meetings are held every fourth Tuesday at 1309 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY. New member orientation Tuesday, June 24th at 8:00 PM. Please bring proof of single status to join. Refreshments after the meeting. For information call Carol at (516) 794-4933 or Eileen (516) 661-4353. ST. ANTHONY S RELIC VISITS NY-The Franciscan Friars invite you to join them in welcoming the precious relic of St. Anthony of Padua on the occasion of his Feast Day, June 13th. St. Anthony s Church, 110 Anchor Avenue, Oceanside June 14th 12:00 noon Mass and veneration. 5:00 PM Vigil Mass and Veneration. St. Catherine of Sienna, 33 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, June 15th. 9:00 AM Mass and Veneration, 11:00 AM Mass and Veneration and 1:00 PM Mass and Veneration. For information call (347) 738-4306.