Church of the Holy Spirit (516) 354-0359 - December 2 nd, 2018 First Sunday of Advent MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: Sunday: Vigil Mass 5:00 PM 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM BAPTISMS Please contact: Deacon Lachlan at Ext 112 to make arrangements for your child s baptism Monday Through Saturday: 8:30 AM Holy Days: As announced Family Mass 9:30 AM Confessions Saturday: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the ceremony and before arrangements are made for the reception. Please contact: Fr. Grieco at frgrieco@yahoo.com
Msgr. Michael Cantley -2-
2018 Christmas Eve Pageant 2018Christmas Eve Pageant This year, the Holy Spirit Christmas Pageant will take place on Friday, December 21 st at 7:30 pm in the Church. All children from 4 years old through 6 th grade are invited to take part in our Christmas Pageant. If you don t want to be in the pageant but would still like to be a part of it, you can also sign-up to sing. Children 2 nd grade through 12 th grade are invited to sing in the Christmas Pageant Choir! Sign up will take place on Sunday, December 2 nd and Sunday, December 9 th after the 9:30 am Mass, in the back of the Church. All children in the pageant need to attend a rehearsal on Saturday, December 15 th at 2:30 pm in the Church. Members of the Parish are also invited! After the pageant is over, we will have hot chocolate and other treats in the cafeteria! It will be a great night and a wonderful way to prepare for Christmas! If you have any questions, please e-mail Fred Grimshaw at: fgrimshaw1@gmail.com Photos from the Parish Photo Album are ready to be picked up at the rectory. -3-
Pastor s Pen Advent: Bishop Robert Barron Every Advent, Christians sing a haunting song whose words go back to the ninth century. But I wonder how carefully we listen to the lyrics: O come, O come Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appears. In the ancient world, people were tremendously afraid of being kidnapped and held for ransom. Alone, far from home, malnourished, often tortured, hostages could only hope against hope that their deliverance might come. This is the situation evoked by that well-known song: Israel, the people of God, are held for ransom in their lonely exile, and they cry out for their savior, the Son of God. To be caught in the nexus of sin is to know the truth and to feel the texture of this imprisonment. We mourn over the sins and moral failures of our leaders; we feel trapped by our own falls into dysfunction and addiction; we feel overwhelmed by the dark powers of the world. But the good news of Christianity is that Emmanuel ( God with us ) has indeed appeared, and he has gone right to the bottom of sin in order to defeat it. In his full humanity, Jesus entered into that complex web of sin, and in his full divinity, he did something about it. May we spend these holy days together in prayer, and hope, fixing our eyes on the appearance of Christ our Savior and longing for his deliverance. The Immaculate Conception Many people are not sure of the difference between the Incarnation and the Immaculate Conception. The Incarnation is the birth of Jesus Christ. Mary, our Blessed Mother, gave birth to Jesus Christ. The Immaculate Conception is when Mary was conceived by her mother with no stain of sin. It was an Immaculate conception: free from original sin! We are all born with original sin, Mary was not. We celebrate this very important Holy Day on December 8 th every year. Our Mass schedule this year for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception is: Friday, December 7 th at 5:00 P.M. Saturday, December 8 th at 8:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. -4-
Wreath Sale Every Christmas Wreath purchased helps to support our Cub Scout Pack. Christmas Wreaths will be sold after Mass at the doors of the Church Saturday, December 8 th 5:00 pm Mass Sunday, December 9 th ~8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am & 12:30 pm Masses Thank you, Holy Spirit Church parishioners, for your continued support over the past years. Cub Scout Pack 489, New Hyde Park, NY Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church 125 th Anniversary During the weekend of December 8 th and 9 th we will be selling: Mugs Tote Bags Polo Shirts Fleece Jackets to commemorate our 125 th Anniversary. Members of the Pastoral Council will be available after all the Masses to assist you with any of your purchases. We invite you to spend a few minutes and shop for some of your Christmas gifts. -5-
Mass Intentions and Calendar Saturday December 1 st ~ Weekday 5:00PM (Vigil) Parishioners of Holy Spirit Sunday December 2 nd First Sunday of Advent 8:00AM Andrea Gambino 9:30AM Violeta Valderrama 11:00AM Tom and Mary Lamb 12:30AM Ann Schleider Monday December 3 rd ~Weekday 8:30AM Purgatorial Society Tuesday December 4 th ~ Weekday 8:30AM Brennan David Smith Wednesday December 5 th ~ Weekday 8:30 AM Mildred Rocco Thursday December 6 th ~ Weekday 8:30AM Michael Duggar Friday December 7 th ~ Weekday 8:30 AM Thresia and Abraham Thomas Saturday December 8 th 8:30AM Multiple Intentions Dominick Romano Fr. Ralph Ferro Johanne Weine Mary Kozhimannil 11:00AM Joanne Ryan 5:00PM (Vigil) Tony and Theresa Thomas Sunday December 9 th Second Sunday of Advent 8:00AM Parishioners of Holy Spirit 9:30AM Frank and Ann Sorrentino 11:00AM Mary Thambi 12:30AM Eileen M. Hammond PARISH CALENDAR Sunday, December 2 nd K of C Christmas Signs Rosary Altar Society at 11am Mass 2:00 PM Holy Spirit Players Performance Monday, December 3 rd Rosary Christmas Dinner at NHP Inn 12:15 PM Tops Meeting 7:15 PM AA Meeting 7:30 PM Family Mass Band Rehearsal Tuesday, December 4 th Light up for Christ 10:00 AM Legion of Mary Thursday, Decmber 6 th 7:15 PM AA Meeting Caf Friday, Decmber 7 th 3:00 PM Rosary Saturday, December 8 th Cub Scouts Christmas Wreath Sale 7:00 AM AA Meeting 3:45 PM Confessions Frank Cantreva Janet Rossano Vincent Sauchelli Florence Krupski Danielle DeFilippis Patty Scorcia Thomasa Kudelycz Bernard Duffy Marie Lappin Ninabeth Palces Joe and Flo Grimm Ted Diamond Emelia Arroyo Nancy Krouter Frank Sequino Antonio Crispino Bill Catlin This week s Candle burns in Loving memory of Mary Ann Ammerman From the Ammerman and Conniff Families This week s Bread and Wine is in Loving memory of Mary Ann Ammerman From the Ammerman and Conniff Families -6-
Sunday Scripture Reflection Readings for the Week of December 3 rd, 2018 Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us. The presents are ready to be wrapped. The ingredients for the Christmas cookies are in the pantry. The decorations have been brought down from the attic. Stamps for the card have been bought and the cards are addressed. We are getting ready for Christmas. Or are we? Perhaps we can take a few moments each day to contemplate the true meaning of Christmas, the great mystery of the Incarnation, God made man. FORMED can help with our spiritual preparation for Christmas. If you have already registered for FORMED, you should have received an invitation for a brief, daily thought of the day for each day of Advent. For more information contact: Lauren Petricca (917)975-3951 or laurenpetricca@yahoo.com Or Florence Scarinci (516)353-9591 fscarinci@aol.com Be on guard, Jesus warns in today s gospel, lest your spirits become bloated with indulgence. Let us heed His warning and follow the advice of St. Paul, conducting ourselves in a way pleasing to God, overflowing with love for one another. PARISH OFFERING THE COLLECTION FOR LAST WEEK, SUNDAY, November 24 th, 2018 was $8,875.00 Your kindhearted generosity to Holy Spirit Church is very much appreciated. Sunday: Is 63:16b; 64:2-7/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/1 Cor 1:3-9/MK 13:33-37 Monday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b,4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/ Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [cf. 7]/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4,5,6 [6cd]/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a Friday: [26a]/Mt 7:21, 24-27 Gn 3:9:15, 20/Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4 [1a]/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf.is30:18d]/mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8 Next Sunday: Is 40: 1-5, 9-11/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/2 Pt 3:8:-14/MK 1:1-8 Usher Meeting We will be having a meeting of all ushers on December 8, 2018 at 12:00 noon. The meeting will take place in the church and will follow the 11:00 AM Mass when we will be Celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. At this meeting we would like to discuss how we can further develop our ministry and answer any questions you may have. We do not anticipate the meeting going beyond one hour. Please share this with the other ushers. I encourage everyone to attend. We look forward to seeing everyone at the December 8 th meeting. Thank You! Deacon Doug Ferreiro The winner of the November 50-50 Club is Judy Krupski. She won $567. Looking for a special Christmas gift. How about a subscription to the Holy Spirit 50-50 Club. Twelve monthly chances to win. If interested contact Maureen or Rich at 516 248-2820. -7-
Family Mass November 1 th FAMILY MASS LECTOR SCHEDULE December 2, 2018 (FMB) Intro: Hailey Brooker First Reading: Jasmine Garnica Second Reading: Sherwin Fernandes Petitions: Vallerya Rojas December 9, 2018 (CC) Intro: Victoria McGuigan First Reading: Kaitlyn O Brien Second Reading: Pia Alana Petitions: Rosie Zehnter If you are unable to make a Mass please call or text: Marie Scandura at: (516) 279-8381 -8-
Miscellaneous Pastoral Staff For bulletin announcements Please send requests to djliguori@aol.com Also please cc frgrieco@yahoo.com Cameron@optonline.net Please be sure to write: HOLY SPIRIT BULLETIN REQUEST In the subject box Deadline is Monday by 10am Society of St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Collection On Sunday, December 2 nd, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be conducting a clothing collection. The collection truck will be in the parking lot on the corner of Jericho Turnpike and South 6 th Street from 7:45am to 12:45 pm. All clothing donated will either be given to those in need or available for sale in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul store on Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park. As the winter approaches, remember that many people on Long Island are in need of warm clothing. Please search through you closets for usable items which can be used by our neighbors in need. As scripture tells us, Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. Thank you for your generosity. Holy Spirit Social Ministry Holy Spirit Food Pantry The needs of the pantry are: Toilet Paper, White Rice, Beans, Canned Fruit Thank you for your continued support. The pantry is in need of a volunteer for two hours every Thursday morning from about 8AM to 10AM. IT IN- VOLVES SOME LIFTING. Please call Tom at (516) 358-5339 Thank you! Rev Frank Grieco, Pastor Ext. 116 E-mail: frgrieco@yahoo.com Deacon Lachlan Cameron Ext. 112 E-mail: cameron@optonline.net Deacon Douglas Ferreiro Ext. 171 E-mail: Douglas.ferreiro@gmail.com Deacon John J. Hogan Ext. 132 E-mail:jhoganhs@gmail.com Religious Education Office Ext. 132 (During class times Ext. 133) E-mail: holyspiritred@holyspiritli.org Music Director: Mary Bolan Ext. 176 Bulletin - Deborah Liguori E-mail: djliguori@aol.com Parish Social Ministry Tom Friel, Director Ext. 138 E-mail: TFriel@holyspiritli.org Website: www.holyspiritnhp.com Coordinator: May O Boyle Deegan E-mail: HolySpiritWebsite@gmail.com Rectory Office Ext. 117 Phone: 516-354-0359 Fax: 516-354-2611 Rectory Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday: Closed Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Religious Education Office Hours: Mondays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursdays: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Church Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday: 7:00 am - 6:15 pm Sunday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Emergency call (516) 880-2936 -9-
Holy Spirit Social Ministry At this time of year - November and December, we welcome a turkey or ham if you have one to donate. Our families are always so grateful. During the season of Advent the Social Ministry Office sponsors a Giving Tree. The tree will be up in the Church on November24/25 thru December 8/9. You are invited to take one or more ornaments from one of the trees. The gifts need to be returned by the weekend of December 8/9, as we distribute the gifts to the families the week before Christmas. Please attach the labeled ornament to a new gift. Each ornament is marked with a number for a specific person of a family. PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE GIFT OR THE SIZE. If you are giving a store certificate please make sure the DOLLAR AMOUNT is on the card. Thank you! Our "Giving Trees" are up in the church. Just a few simple rules: Please don't change the ornament tag, as it is made out for a particular person. Please attach the tag to a new gift, so we know who it belongs to. Again we thank you for your continued generosity, not just now, but throughout the year. SHARE-A-GIFT: Specific Financial Assistance Enclosed is a check for $ to be used for a family. Donor Name Telephone Number Address As always, thank you for your generosity. Youth Ministry The next meeting of the God Squad is Sunday, December 2 nd at 7 pm in Martin Hall. Join us as we continue to grow in our Faith & become active members & leaders in our Faith and talk about issues facing young Catholics in today's world. All 8 th - 9 th & 10 th graders are invited. Future meetings: December 16th, January 6 th & January 20 th Come on down & give us a try. For more info, contact Mr Bob at misterbobhs@aol.com -10-
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