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.
February 3, 2019 3 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Karin Schneider+ 12:00pm Mario Piscitelli+, Adrienne Joseph+, Angelina & Donald Peterson+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Eric Jason Remauro+ Monday, February 4th, 2019 8:30am The Cannella Family Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 8:30am Ints. of Katherine Giordano Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 8:30am Cathy Doyle+ Thursday, February 7th, 2019 8:30am The Sick of the Parish Friday, February 8th, 2019 8:30am Michael Albino+ Saturday, February 9th, 2019 4:30pm James & Antoinette D Amato+, Mary M. Liebers+ Sunday, February 10th, 2019 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Frances Schiavone+, William Bill MacKenzie+, Gloria Dowd+ 12:00pm Marian Santosus+, Kevin Penna+ Mary Penna+, James D Amato+, Adrienne Joseph+, Frank Perz+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Ministers for Saturday and Sunday February 9th & 10th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Dcn. Allan Longo, Ingrid Marie Dejoie, Lois Greaux, Gabriella Horvath, Lorraine Longo Lector: Carol Ann Gallo Russo Altar Servers: Charles Sorrentino Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Dcn. James Byrne, Patricia Ammirato, Diane Lake, Linda Costello Roth, Joan Sepp Lector: Volvick Osse Altar Servers: Vincent & Anthony Alfiero 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Dcn. Allan Longo, Joseph Dissler, Peter Dowd, Lorraine Longo, William O Brien Lector: Henry Bokuniewicz Altar Servers: Will Barbacia, John Paul Squillante 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Dcn. Jean Cantave, Marie Cantve, Marianne Craven, Laura Ferrante, Barbara Keltos Lector: Kathleen Dyckes Altar Servers: Alex & Amanda Torres 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: MaryAnn Fetzer, Tom Fetzer Lector: Jeffrey Froh Altar Servers: James Butron, Elijah Porpora SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Boy Scouting Sunday Tuesday: St. Agatha; Chinese New Year 4717 Wednesday: St. Paul Miki and Companions Friday: St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita; International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary Saint Francis Parish/Hun ngton Hospital Eucharis c Schedule Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby February 10th: *Deacon Jim Byrne, Carol Ann Gallo Russo, Ginny Moore, Patricia Ammirato, Catherine Armstrong, Kathy Dyckes 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, Kathleen Kessler, Sidney Klebenoff, Frank Kotasek, Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Dawn Levchenko, Carmen Lopez, Clementina Maldunado, Kim Massa, Emily McCarthy, Sean McGrath, Coach Sam Maratto, 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
February 3, 2019 4 Pastor s Desk Visit us on Facebook! DRVC Charismatic Renewal Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) January 20th s weekly offering: $6,520.00 Last year s weekly offering: $8,036.00 Bulletin Reflection Do you get jealous? Do you focus more on the things that other people have than on the gifts that God has given to you? Are you pompous? Do you acquire more possessions to impress others? At times we are all guilty of these things. Living Stewardship Pray for more Stewardship. Pray to become less self-centered and become more God-centered. February 3: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary time In the Gospel today, Jesus show us that we are called to place gospel values before any other values and to be willing to put our lives on the line for them. Taking care of God s poor is indeed living gospel values. Is God is calling you to join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? Sunday s Readings for next week, February 10th: Isaiah 6:1 2a, 3 8 I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? Here I am, I said; send me! 1 Corinthians 15:1 11 or 1 Corinthians 15:3 8, 11 A er that he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Luke 5:1 11 [Simon said,] Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings.
February 3, 2019 5 Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist Mondays & Fridays 9am 5pm Every Catholic Church and Chapel is a dwelling place for God. Stop in and visit Him. He is waiting for you. Enjoy just being with Him. Adoration begins Would you like to visit the holist place on earth? Visit your Adoration Chapel or Church. Why is it so holy? Because God dwells there in His Real Presence. Why does God dwell there? For us! 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! Join the Missionaries of The Most Holy Eucharist for a Eucharistic Retreat Day on Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 8 am - 5 pm at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. The day includes Hot Breakfast & Lunch, Rosary, Spiritual Meditations, Holy Mass, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction. We ask that you register in advance to assist the Seminary staff in planning for this beautiful event. Please e-mail MostHolyEucharist@gmail.com or call 631-896-0870. The fee for the day is $35 (check made payable to the Seminary or cash) for our use of the Seminary and provided meals. Please bring this with you on the day of the retreat. St. Francis Gift Shop New and Exciting Gifts Religious Items Special Order from Catalog Available Our Gift Shop is open on Hospitality Sundays. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CALL 631-757-7435
February 3, 2019 6 The Holy Father s Intention for February For a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, of enforced prostitution, and of violence.
February 3, 2019 7 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
February 3, 2019 8 Is God Calling You to Grow in Your Spirituality? An open invitation to the men of St. Francis of Assisi: It doesn t matter what age you are: 20,30,40 or older because in our society today, many men cannot find the time in their busy lives to grow in their spirituality. The men s retreat offers a way to spend some special time with other men in growing in our Catholic faith. The retreat begins on Friday, April 5, 2018 at 7:00pm with dinner and prayer and ends Sunday, April 7th after the 11:00am Mass. The retreat offers men a special time and place to experience God s peace and graces in their lives. The retreat is held at the Passionist Retreat House located in Jamaica Estates, all meals are served in the dining room, all retreatants have their own private bedroom, bathrooms are only steps away. If you would like additional information, please call the Retreat House at 718-739-1229 or George at 631-261-5771. Hope to see you there!
February 3, 2019 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. The Monthly St. Francis Booster Club Winner is: Lee & Evita Killian! 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 February 4th Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 2/1/19 Anne & Tom Buckley 2/8/19 Anne & Tom Buckley 2/15/19 Judith Torchon 2/22/19 Judith Torchon If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794
February 3, 2019 10 This week begins Catholic School's Week. Trinity Regional School is our parish's Catholic School. Trinity is hosting an Open House this Sunday from 9am-1pm and Wednesday from 9-11am. Trinity offers Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School Programs. Please visit Trinity. 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 2/17 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 603 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
February 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 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 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Let Jesus proclaim the good news to you in your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Feb 8-10, 2019 in Huntington, NY and Apr 26-28, 2019 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at https://wwmenyli.org/. PRAYER FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE O prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in the military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil, Please guard our churches, our homes, and our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who are within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon true justice. Please instill in the hearts and minds of people everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen. High School teens: Find fulfillment, purpose and drive, as thousands of teens have done on CYFM s Day By Day Agape Retreat. DDA, a powerful encounter for and BY teens assisted by adult Team and Friars, inspires participants, deepens faith & builds strong supportive friendships. Take a much needed break from the noisy and confusing world to restore, rejuvenate and connect the one thing that can help us make sense of everything else - our relationship with God. Girls weekend: Feb. 15 February 17, 2019 (registration deadline 2/12); Boys weekend: Mar. 1 Mar 3, 2019 (registration deadline 2/26). Info and application at cyfm.org, or contact our office. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flocknote: CYFMGarrison. Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries, 781 Route 9D, PO Box 192, Garrison, NY (845) 424-3609