September 9, 2012 23rd 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 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 516-458-5060 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 Ivonne Porpora: 499-3780 PB&J Gang 3rd Sunday of the month Leslie Kulewicz: 754-2132 Ivonne Porpora: 499-3780
September 9, 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 9th 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Carol June Morrell+ 12:00pm Jerry Picco 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Fr. Greg Yacyshyn Monday, September 10th 8:30am Benny & Jennie Mosca+ Tuesday, September 11th 8:30am Pauline Ferraro+ Wednesday, September 12th 8:30am Ints. of Lynn Wilson Thursday, September 13th 8:30am Kate & Christopher Porto+ Friday, September 14th 8:30am Kenneth Richardson+ Saturday, September 15th 4:30pm Frances & Thomas McDonough+, Helen Lezoli+ Ministers for Saturday and Sunday September 15th & 16th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Lois Greaux, Frances Takach, Sean Pugni, Lisa Love, Ingrid Dejoie Lector: Joe Clines Altar Servers: Ryan Fathers, Robert & Gabrielle Gregor Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Helen Flanders, Pat Ammirato, Carol Queally, Rachel DeRiso Lector: Jim Gribbin Altar Servers: Colleen & Danny Morgan 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Michael Lobasso, Jo Amadio, Nancy Christensen, Carol Nucci Lector: Ellen Lobasso Altar Servers: Adrienne & Ginelle Cantave 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Louise Rastu, Sally Mulholland, Lorraine Cullen Lector: Paul Papa Altar Servers: Phineas Reichert 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Cathy Kitakis, Diane Young Lector: Marie Cantave Altar Servers: Michael Saxer Sunday, September 16th 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Frank Justice+, Kate Porto+ 12:00pm Jennie Bongiorno+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby September 16th: *Charles Guardino, John Bligh, Deacon Jean Cantave, Rachel DeCabia, Mary Ann Farmer, Marilyn Reilly, Mary Shlaikjer, Chris Torns 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
September 9, 2012 3 Back to School (Includes Religion) Our Religious Ed Program directed by Deacon Allan and Anita Modelewski, opens next week. Don t allow your child or grandchild to miss opening day! Kids feel much better when they start at the beginning! Now is a key time for our New Evangelization it s a fancy name for doing things such as finding a way to gently remind friends and neighbors about St. Francis or their own parish religious ed program. Do not be afraid in our culture today your witness is as good as anybody s! So you are casually talking about how the summer went or something about house or family and suddenly you get a download in your spirit I wonder if his/her kids, grandkids are in religious ed this year. Lord give me a way to bring it up quietly but do it now. Evangelization is a big word but it involves simple, basic acts and gestures and humble words. Nothing complicated but it requires faith and courage. You re on the line- claim your dignity and role as a baptized Christian and Catholic and give it your best shot! Celebrating Our Patron Even non Catholics agree about the worthiness of Francis of Assisi to be called a saint. He is universally admired but is he well understood? Here at St. Francis parish we feel the best way to get to know our patron is to celebrate his feast day and the surrounding weeks with style and variety. Check the big insert in today s bulletin! We are planning a series of gala events to capture his spirit. One better than the other! To celebrate his life and magnetic personality we have a fabulous new movie, Clare & Francis, the blessing of animals and the exotic animal show. To celebrate his love of Christ, his Church and the Eucharist, Mass on his feast day will be celebrational! We planned a special informative talk by a Franciscan priest so we might understand more. And finally we include our traditional Pasta Dinner fundraiser to end our celebration in joyful style. Francis, though he fasted much, loved to have a banquet too for him a banquet anticipated the banquet of the Eucharist and finally the banquet of Heaven! Save the flyer, tack it up and above all, come to as many of our parish celebrations as you can! St. Francis Of Assisi 3rd Annual Parish Booster Club Weekly and Monthly Winners! At Christmas the monthly prize is doubled to $1200.00! Weekly Prize: $60.00 Monthly Prize: $600.00 Tickets are $50.00 each Your ticket remains in play for an entire year! Tickets were mailed home and are also available at the Rectory!
September 9, 2012 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday s weekly offering:$10,703.00 Last Year s Sunday offering:$11,786.00 Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! Bulletin Reflection The good steward must not show favoritism. The rich may have many material gifts to share, but St. James reminds us in the 2nd reading that God has chosen the world s poor to be rich in faith and inheritors of God s kingdom. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who show Christ s compassion and mercy by supporting and ministering in homeless shelters and soup kitchens. September 9, 2012 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: On September 9, we will celebrate the feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Frederic heard the call of Jesus to love and serve those who are suffering. And in the poor he found the face of Christ. In your heart, you also will find the face of Christ as you give your gift to the poor through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Diocese of Rockville Centre Golden Wedding Liturgy Honoring Couples Married Fi y Years or More This fall, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, September 23 at the Church of Saint Rose of Lima in Massapequa and on Sunday, October 21 at the Church of Christ the King in Commack. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 pm. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained at the rectory. Registration must be received by the Office of Worship by Sept. 6th for the September 23rd liturgy and by October 4th for the October 21st liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the spring for those who may find that more convenient. If you have any questions you may call 516-678-5800, extension 207. We Remember Them
September 9, 2012 5 The weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner is: Tom & Mary Nash The Monthly Booster Winner for Aug. 27th is: Geraldine Murphy The weekly Booster Club Prize is $60.00 The monthly Booster Club Prize is $600.00. Don t miss out on your chance to be a winner. Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory and at the Port-a-Store. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!
September 9, 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 Pray Now Ministry Prayer available 24/7 with Deacon Dave Campbell Call 631-514-9916 Please keep in your prayers our deceased friends and relatives Albert Gagliano, Thomas Losito, Matthew Toich, Anthony Chillemi, Richard S. Tallini The National Pilgrim Virtue Statue of Our Lady of Fatima for the USA will be visiting St. Francis on Saturday, November 17th. This statue is one of the original 25, blessed by Pope Paul VI for the purpose of spreading the message of Fatima and bringing the graces of that 1917 apparition of Our Lady to the American people. Join us as we respond to Our Holy Mother s request: that we pray and offer sacrifices for the conversion of hearts from sin to Her Son. Society of St. Vincent de Paul 4th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk Bethpage State park Picnic Area Saturday, September 29, 2012 9:00am Registration 11:00am Walk Registration Forms are available in the Church vestibule or you can register online at www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org Please return missing copies of the "Shorter Christian Prayer" books to the church; thank you for leaving them in church! 24th Annual Mass for Deceased Children, St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, Saturday September 15th, 12:30pm, celebrated by Msgr. William Koenig. Come early to inscribe child s name in the Book of Families. All are welcome. Light refreshments and fellowship following in the Rectory Meeting Room. For information call 516-678-1294.
September 9, 2012 7 the YOU CAT is available at the St. Francis Port-a-Store We have many new rosary beads. Unity Candles for the Bride and Groom are available. We are looking for volunteers to help man the port-a-store during Masses. Please call the rectory if you can help! Banns of Marriage II. James Wood, St. Francis, Greenlawn to Lindsay Reinhardt, St. Francis, Greenlawn III. Daniel Akeson to Cathleen Tufano, St. Francis, Greenlawn III. Gerald Casciola, Our Lady of Lourdes, W. Islip to Lara Dorn, St. Francis, Greenlawn II. Kevin Carey, St. Augustine, Ossing NY To Maggie Nolan, St. Francis, Greenlawn Check out the NEW SELECTION of LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA! CDs are available for purchase in the vestibule FAITH ON TAP Young Adult Ministry of DRVC Wantagh Inn 3264 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh Talk begins at 7:30 doors open at 7:00 September 24 John Gonzalez is a Parish Social Ministry Developer at Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Rockville Centre and adj-junct instructor at Molloy College. John s goal is to serve the Catholic American community by promoting and advocating the social teachings of the Catholic faith through new social media communications and by promoting opportunities for being actively engaged in social ministries. In this election year, John will be speaking about an important topic: Who Would Jesus Vote for How Not To Vote for the lesser evil For more information contact Marianne Sheridan at msheridan@drvc.org Yet, O Lord, You are our Father; we are the clay and You the potter; we are all the work of your hands. Isaiah 64: 7 RESPECT LIFE NEWS Saturday, September 8, 2012 was the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Sunday, October 7, 2012 is Respect Life Sunday. Be sure to attend the STAND UP FOR LIFE (rain or shine) along Route 25 and 110, Huntington, 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. as we stand together proclaiming the pro-life message in support of all human life from conception through natural death. Be part of over 1300 similar events across the US and Canada. Signs will be provided. All family members are welcome. Sponsor: Long Island Coalition for Life at www. ProLifeLI.org. God s love does not differentiate between the newly conceived infant still in his or her mother s womb and the child or young person, or the adult and the elderly person. God does not distinguish between them because He sees an impression of His own image and likeness (Gen 1:26) in each one. He makes no distinctions because He perceives in all of them a reflection of the face of His Only-begotten Son, whom He chose before the foundation of the world He destined us in love to be His sons according to the purpose of His will (Eph 1:4-6). Benedict XVI, The Human Embryo in the Preimplantation Phase, February 27, 2006 Our St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner continues to grow because of your loving concern for our families. We are awaiting the birth of another precious baby this fall! Always we thank Our Lord through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe for all your help. Our precious babies especially need Huggies, Pampers, and Luv s diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6, unscented baby wipes, unscented baby wash and shampoo, jars of baby food, and baby coupons and gift certificates. Need assistance? Wish to join our St. Francis of Assisi Respect Life Committee? For further information please call our rectory at 631-757-7435. Intercessions for Life: September 2 nd Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time For those who are blind to the inherent dignity of every human being: that the Lord may enlighten their minds and hearts to recognize the God-given worth of every person; We pray to the Lord: Word of Life: Every Christian is called to work for the common good and against the evils and injustices of their day. We all are called to witness to life in whatever job and setting God places us. While the struggle to defend human life in America and worldwide is far from over, pro-life youth today are showing us that the movement is in promising hands. These young people have chosen to live for greatness and great things. They will undoubtedly succeed. ~Ashley Brashear, Life Matters, the Call to Greatness, Respect Life Program 2012 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 cribs, strollers, and car seats 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 9, 2012 8 Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss-"After a suicide, those left behyind 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. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and this catastrophic event can strike without warning. In fact, four out of five people who have had a stroke showed no apparent warning signs prior to their attack. But, strokes can be stopped in their tracks. On Friday, September 28, 2012 at Huntington Moose Lodge #318 in Greenlawn there will be a Life Line Screening preventive health event to scan for the risk of stroke and other vascular conditions. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-877-754-9648 or to register online go to www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners. Priority Code: HSC7617. This event is also being sponsored by Suffolk Vascular Associates. Flyers are located in the vestibule of the Church. GOD - UNITED Please join us at our next PB&J Gang date: Sunday, September 16th 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 St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Golf Outing Monday Oct. 1, 2012 Shotgun Tee Time 7:30am Crab Meadow Golf Course 220 Waterside Rd. Northport, NY 11786 $140/person includes hot breakfast buffet 6:30am @ Crab Meadow, hot dog or hamburger and soda at turn, range balls, green fees and a cart. ~Prizes for Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin and a Putting Contest~ The John Engeman Theater is offering St. Francis of Assisi Church an exclusive Promo Code: SFOA which can be used by our parishioners to purchase specially priced tickets to any show in their 2012-2013 season. The theater will discount your ticket $5 and donate $10 per ticket for all shows and $5 for holiday show to St. Francis. There is no minimum or maximum number of tickets to qualify for the Community Give Back Program. The Tickets for this promotion may be purchased through the Theater Box Office or the Theater website at www.engemantheater.com. *Promotion code is not valid for Friday or Saturday evening performances. Following the golf outing a full hot buffet lunch will be provided to all golfers at St. Joseph Council at 2pm, inclusive of beer, wine and soda. There will be prizes awarded along with raffle drawings. Lunch Only Attendees: $30 For more information or to register contact: Mike Porto 631-885-4966, Joe Ferrandina 631-495-7521, Ken McCormack 631-525-7732 To pay in advance for the tournament please mail team members names, addresses and phone numbers along with your check or money order to: St. Joseph Knights of Columbus 4810 Council ATTN: Golf Committee 24 Boulevard Avenue Greenlawn, NY 11740 Be sure to include $140/team member and each person s name -address-telephone#. Please send in money by: Sept. 10, 2012.
September 9, 2012 9 CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ENTERANCE EXAM PREP COURSE for eighth graders planning to attend any of the ten Catholic high schools on Long Island. Rockville Centre-Molloy s College s Continuing Education Program. Classes begin Sept. 15 at the Rockville Centre Campus and Sept. 16 at the Suffolk Center in East Farmingdale, and will be completed in time for the Oct. 27 exam. Contact Molloy s Continuing Education Office at 516-678-5000 ext. 6206 or register online: www.molloy.edu/ce/chsee Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville. Five 2½ - hour Saturday a.m. sessions. Course begins Sept. 15. $250 fee covers instruction and materials. For additional information, visit holytrinityhs.echalk.com or call 516-433-2900. If you are in need of a signer for the deaf at our 10:00am Sunday Mass please call the rectory! Spiritual Care Companion Are you looking for an avenue to volunteer your time with others? Come learn more about sharing your gift of time and presence as a Spiritual Care Companion with those that are hospitalized or living in a nursing home or homebound or adults with special needs. Catholic Health Services of Long Island sponsors this free six-week training, for volunteers of all faiths, with basic pastoral care skills and information to become a caring, attentive, listening presence. Topics include communication skills, concerns of the sick and homebound and adults with special needs, spiritual companioning, grief, death & dying, ethical issues and more. INFORMATION SESSION: Thursday September 13, 2012 from 7-9pm Location: St. Catherine Hospital Route 25A Smithtown, NY TRAINGS: Thursday, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8 @ 6:45-9:30pm To register, please call Carol Cella at 631-465-6301 or Trish Luvin at 631-465-6306 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. The institute for the Study of Religion in Community Life of Saint Joseph s College is presenting the series: Vatican II Revisited: Perspectives from Fifty Years Later. It will begin on Thursday, Sept. 20th at 7:30pm in the McGann Conference Room on the Patchogue campus. The first speaker of the year will be Dr. William Marrin, S.T.L., S.S.L., Ph. D. whose topic will be Vatican II: Unfinished Pentecost. No RSVP is required. This talk is free and open to the public. For further information contact Professor Paul Ginnetty at 631-687-2681 or pginnetty@sjcny.edu. (Next speaker in the series: Msgr. John Strynkowski, Thursday Nov. 1st at 7:30pm) 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