April 13, 2014 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: 757-7435 FAX #757-0469 E-mail: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org Monday, April 14th 8:30am Mass Diocesan Day of Reconciliation Confessions 3pm-9pm Tuesday, April 15th 8:30am Mass ~ Confessions after Mass 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. Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am 3:30pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm Closed 12:30pm 1:15pm Daily Evenings: By appointment only Wednesday, April 16th Morning Prayer-Liturgy of the Hours at 8:00am 8:30am Mass ~ 7:30pm Mass Thursday, April 17th Holy Thursday No Morning Mass 8:30am Morning Prayer Confessions 3:30pm-5pm Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:30pm Vigil-Adoration Until Midnight Friday, April 18th Good Friday 8:30am Morning Prayer Confessions 10am 11:30am Outdoor Stations of the Cross 12noon Solemn Liturgy 3pm Confessions 7:00pm 8:00pm Stations of the Cross 8pm Holy Saturday April 19th No Morning Mass 8:30am Morning Prayer Confessions 11am-1pm & 4pm-5pm Vigil Mass 7:30pm Easter Sunday March 31st Mass 8am, 10am, 12noon, & 2pm Youth Mass (No 5pm Mass)
April 13, 2014 2 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 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, April 13, 2014 Palm Sunday 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Lorraine Prisco+, Joseph Pigot+, David Ferguson+ 12:00pm Daniel Albert McKenna+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Monday, April 14, 2014 8:30am Ruth Barber+ Tuesday, April 15, 2014 8:30am William & Deidre Dearie+ Wednesday, April 16, 2014 8:30am James Burns, Sr.+ Thursday, April 17, 2014 7:30pm Ints. of Pope Francis Friday, April 18, 2014 3:00pm Sick of the Parish Saturday, April 19, 2014 7:30pm St. Francis Parishioners Sunday, April 20, 2014 Palm Sunday 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Frank Langone+, Arthur Stuchbury+, Eileen Reilly+, Walter Montaigne+ 12:00pm Mario Piscitelli+, Rose Romano+, James Coletti+, Angelo Abbatiello+, Frank & Rose D Amato+ 2:00pm Youth of St. Francis Ministers for Saturday and Sunday April 19th & 20th Saturday 7:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Deacon Jean Cantave, Deacon Allan Longo Lector: TBA Altar Servers: TBA Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Michael Lobasso, Joan Collins, Helen Flanders, Diane Lake Lector: James Gribbin Altar Servers: TBA 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Judy McKenna, Louise Mordarski, Jo Amadio Lector: Neil Coscio Altar Servers: TBA 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Louise Rastu, Jeannine Tiemann, Josephine Klebenoff, Janice Reichert-Emprimo Lector: George Pozderec Altar Servers: TBA 2:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Cathy Kitakis, Diane Young Lector: Mike Kitakis Altar Servers: TBA Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby April 20th: TBA Please pray for the sick of the Parish Bruna Ambrose, John Armshaw, The Bauge Family, Patrick Bissex, Gayle Bono, Josephine & Christopher Caiozzo, Elizabeth Caroll, Ruperto Caruajal, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Nina Crilly, Patricia Davis, Walter Dichurt, Joan Dubois, Glenn & Josephine Eisenbruch, Walter Fay, Paul Gabel, Kathleen Gleason, Connie Granite, Victoria Hren, Gus Hueber, Bonnie Inzalaco, August Justesen, Courtney Kane, Don Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Janice A. Lewis, Peter LoRe, Gil Lorenz, Clementina Maldunado, Jimmy Martinez, Carol McDonald, Sean McGrath, John Mulrooney, Thomas Nash, Joan Neibuhr, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Mildred Perkowski, Philip Gene Phelan, The Porter Family, Karim Pozderec, Debby Quartin, Regina Rakowski, Emily Rose, Stacy Rose, Lillian Sanchez, Eleanor A. Thompson, Leslie Malone Walker, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Olga Wojszwilo, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
April 13, 2014 3 Palm Sunday Believe it or not but the phrase Palm Sunday is a colloquialism. It s not even the official name of the Sunday before Easter. It is best to call it Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Yes, the whole congregation receives palm on this day and joyfully we celebrate Jesus entry into Jerusalem. It is a very temporary and very limited triumph, but the Church will not miss out on a chance to celebrate Jesus as Messiah. This small sign of acknowledgement of who Jesus really is, is a prelude to the solid evangelizing faith of the apostles after Pentecost. However, most of the actual liturgy involves the passion. We have in fact the whole of the passion to be read and the entire week converges on the burial and resurrection of Jesus. Plan to be at as many of the Holy Week Services as you can. It takes a little planning to get to these events but the blessings are very great. Also don t forget confession either on Monday of Holy Week Diocesan Day of Reconciliation or at another time listed in the bulletin or the schedule you received at home. The Diocese of Rockville Centre Golden Wedding Liturgy Honoring Couples Married Fifty Years or More This spring, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, May 4 at the Church of Maria Regina in Seaford and on Sunday, May 18 at the Church of St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville. Both Liturgies will begin at 2:30pm. 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 April 16th for the May 4th liturgy and by April 30th for the May 18th liturgy. DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP For over 40 years Jesus taught Servant of God Luisa Piccarreta, to live on earth as it is in Heaven. The Church has given the Imprimatur and Nihil Obstat to the first 19 of 36 volumes given to Luisa; the Cause for her Beautification began in 1994. If you desire to live in the Divine Will of God please join our weekly meetings on Thursdays, 7-9pm in the basement auditorium here at St. Francis. BEGIN YOUR MORNING WITH THE LORD! The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed during the 8:00am rosary each day, provided that a respectful number of people are present to be in Our Lord s presence before the 8:30am Holy Mass. Come to the Divine Healer!
April 13, 2014 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday s weekly offering:$9,739 Last Year s Sunday offering: $10,037.50 Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! TODAY S READINGS Gospel at the Procession with Palms Jesus entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11). First Reading In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). Psalm My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? (Psalm 22). Second Reading Christ emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). Gospel The account of Christ s passion according to Matthew (Matthew 26:14 27:66 [27:11-54]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. April 13: Palm Sunday Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the holiest of Christian weeks. Let us pray for the grace to take up our own cross and to follow Jesus through death to new life. Please support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the poor as they carry their cross of suffering and pain. Please keep in your prayers our deceased friends and relatives June Rowland THE CROSS We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are saved and delivered. --Entrance Antiphon, Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper, The Roman Missal Volunteers Needed For our new St. Francis Gift Boutique New and Exciting Gifts ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CALL 631-514-9916 Bible Study Wednesdays 10:30am In the parish hall SUNDAY READINGS for next week, April 20 Acts 10:34a, 37-43 The apostle Peter preaches for the first me to a Gen le audience. He knows the gospel is for every na on. Colossians 3:1-4 Paul tells us that we have been raised with Christ and must seek what is above. Faith must govern our thoughts and decisions. John 20:1-9 Mary Magdalene, the beloved disciple, and Peter find Jesus s Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings. For information, call Joan at 631-367-4788 St. Francis Parish Festival - Save the Dates Volunteers Needed May 15th, 16th, 17th 18th Email: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com Call: 757-7435 Or message us on Facebook
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April 13, 2014 6 St. Francis God- United Egg Hunt Palm Sunday, April 13th Meet downstairs after the 10am Family Mass. All children up to the age of 10 are invited to participate in the Egg Hunt. 24/7 Prayer Ministry Call 631-514-9916 Pray With Deacon Dave Campbell Scripture teaches that night-and-day prayer is deeply connected to the fullness of God s power and purpose being released (Luke 18:7-7, Isaiah 62:6-7). Pray now for the Holy Spirit to be manifest in power to transform anxiety and depression and to heal us spiritually, emotionally and physically. Lancaster, PA Trip July 23rd! Details Coming Soon! 2014 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others During the Lenten Season we are asked to pray, fast and give alms to renew our discipleship in Christ. Please pray for those in need, whether they are suffering materially, emotionally or spiritually. While you practice fasting and abstinence during these forty days, please remember all those who need our help like: John, one of the many homeless war veterans, who rely on our Parish Outreach programs for a hot meal. 90 year-old Sophie, who like thousands of other homebound seniors, gets hot, nutritious meals delivered 75 year-old Clara who lives in one of Catholic Charities affordable safe senior apartment complexes The Browns, and more than 100,000 families like them, who need a little extra help with clothing and food To help support them, consider making a gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal as part of your Lenten almsgiving. The St. Francis weekly Booster Club Winner will be announced in 4/20 bulletin Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! Join thousands of Long Island Catholics who serve God by serving others through the 2014 Catholic Ministries Appeal. Lent CD s are available for purchase in the vestibule. Many titles to choose from at $3 each. Prayerfully consider making a pledge today through the forms provided in church or visit www.catholicministriesappeal.org to make an online donation.
April 13, 2014 7 Children too are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward. Psalm 127: 3 Spiritual Adopt A Baby Program Baby s Name (to be placed on scroll) Your Name or Family s Name I hereby pledge to pray each day for my unborn spiritually adopted child and parents. Please continue to pray for all the unborn each day!!! RESPECT LIFE NEWS Please pray with us for our spiritually adopted babies and for their moms and dads. They are real babies! From time to time some of the precious babies we have helped might have been aborted. Your prayers are always needed and make a difference. (Our St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner has been able to directly assist over 200 families having 267 babies in diapers with prayer and baby items because of your wonderful generosity and caring.) We gratefully welcome contributions of diapers, unscented baby wipes, unscented baby wash, and unscented baby shampoo. During our LENTEN DIAPER DRIVE our St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner welcomes contributions of Pampers and Huggies diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6, unscented baby wipes, baby wash, and baby shampoo. Money contributions and baby item coupons are used for formula and baby food. Our little boys and girls would enjoy new spring clothes toddler sizes 2-5. You may leave all baby items in the white crib in the St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner located in the chapel of our Church. We thank God through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Francis for all you have been doing for our precious babies. You can still join our SPIRITUAL ADOPT A BABY PROGRAM. Just choose a name for your baby and pray each day for your baby and all the unborn and born babies. Return the pledge form in the box in the rear of our Church or in the white crib. Watch for your baby s name to be listed on a scroll in the St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner. Need assistance? Wish to join our RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE? Please call our rectory at 631-757-7435. Intercessions for Life: Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion For those who work to promote a culture that welcomes and respects life: May the Lord continue to give them strength, courage, and wisdom. We pray to the Lord. Word of Life: Those who have suffered the tragedy of abortion are becoming the wounded healers of our society as they witness to God s profound mercy and His unconditional love and to the dignity of every human person born or unborn. ~Dr. Joanne Angelo 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 do not bring baby equipment into our Church. Thank you!) The Life Center s Life Line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week at 631-243-0066. THE RACHEL VINEYARD WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN AND WOMEN seeking healing after an abortion experience. English and Spanish language. Call Deacon Joe at 516-445-3927 or Donna Crean at 631-258-5062 or e-mail rvr@lifecenterli.org. Please continue to pray each day for all our precious babies born and unborn and their parents!!! Pray the rosary for the conversion of America s heart to end abortion.
April 13, 2014 8 GOD - UNITED Please join us at our next PB&J Gang date: Sunday, April 13th 6:30-8:00pm NEWS Hip hip hooray! We made an amazing 948 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. PB&J gang can help satisfy your service hour requirements Please bring donations of Bread, Smooth Peanut Butter & Jelly! 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. 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 1-6. Come join the St. Francis Children s Choir. Rehearsal will be from 11-11:30, after Sunday Mass. Children can still be part of the LPL Program downstairs during Mass. Come sing, have fun and enjoy a snack too. Meet at the piano. Just bring a smile. Marianne Craven 368-3141 CRAVEBO36@gmail.com
April 13, 2014 9 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 atlivh20@verizon.net The Hopeful Heartsong Workshop and Sing-a-long at The Cenacle Thursday, May 1, 2014 Music heals, opens our hearts and spirits and can assist in bringing balance, harmony into our lives. The unique workshop will have us singing fun and prayerful songs, using music therapy, laughter therapy and guided meditations to help us come to a joyful heart. Free Will Offering. Workshop: 1:30pm-4:30pm ( 1:00 Arrivals & Refreshments) Sing-A-Long: 7:30pm-9:00pm Facilitator: Paul Alexander, LCSW-R Registration required: Call/Write: The Cenacle 310 Cenacle Rd. P.O. Box 4005 Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 631-588-8366 www.cenaclesisters.org/ronkonkoma Part Time Positions available at Ronkonkoma Cenacle *Receptionist PT Evenings and Weekends *Phone Rep PT for Prayer Enrollment Weekdays. Computer literate, good phone manner, general office work, take orders via phone and internet. Resume required. Email: mevans@cenaclesisters.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. FRIEND US! Find information and pictures on parish activities. www.facebook.com/stfrangreenlawn Check out our new Photo Gallery on our website, www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org. Church of St. Mary, East Islip is offering a free 8 week support group for adults who are struggling to cope with the death of a loved one. Registration is required for this group which begins on Wednesday April 2 for eight weeks, concluding on May 21 from 7 PM- 9 PM. The death must have occurred before January 2 nd. Refreshments are included. For information and/or registration, please call the rectory at 631 581-4266 ext 100.