Alleluia, Christ is Risen! April 8, 2012 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
April 8, 2012 2 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: 757-7435 FAX #757-0469 E-mail: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, April 8th - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Monica Lobasso+, Frank Garvey+, Thomas W. Braun, Sr.+, Ann R. Scordo+, Kate Porto+ 12:00pm Vincent Furnari+, William McGraw+ 2:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Margaret Sagesser Monday, April 9th 8:30am Eva & Joseph Zimmerman+ Tuesday, April 10th 8:30am Nunzil DeMarco+ Wednesday, April 11th 8:30am Frank Garvey+ Thursday, April 12th 8:30am Jennie Moseley+ Friday, April 13th 8:30am Trudy Perz+ Saturday, April 14th 4:30pm Mario Piscitelli+, Angelo Abbatiello+, Anna Ronaghan+, Peter Lesica+ Ministers for Saturday and Sunday April 14th & 15th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Thomas Lemp, Ingrid DeJoie, Lois Greaux, Frances Takach Lector: Mary Lemp Altar Servers: Ryan Fathers, Liam Leary Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Frank Neary, Dolores Dooley, Helen Flanders Lector: Diane Lake Altar Servers: Colleen & Danny Morgan 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Michael Lobasso, Pam Capotosto, Frank Brown, Doreen McNiff, Diane French Lector: Ellen Lobasso Altar Servers: Lorenzo, Lucas & Giancarlo Porpora 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Julia Candella, Chris Torns, Barbara Beller, Jeannine Tiemann Lector: Paul Papa Altar Servers: Amy Florio, Elias Smith 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Kate Lobasso Lector: Altar Servers: Kimberly & Lauren Fried Sunday, April 15th 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kevin Joseph Queally+, Carol June Morrell+, Frances Schneider+, Kate Porto+ 12:00pm Jacqueline Wauters+, Angelo Uliano+, Joseph Longo+, Special Int. to Our Blessed Mother & Devine Mercy 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 April 15th: *Deacon Jim Byrne, Rosemarie Esteibar, Peggy Evans, Clare Intemann, Pat McDonough, Joan Mander, Veronica Mennche, Carol Queally Please pray for the sick of the Parish Don Lammers, Patrick Bissex, Walter Dichurt, Connie Zurcher, Kathy La Russo, Carol Nicastro, Frank Schutta, Lori Miller, Jean Sepp, Robert Potenza, Thomas Segur, Sean McGrath, Gus Hueber, Eleanor A. Thompson, Connie Granite, Courtney Kane, Annette Brigandi, Helen Czech, Flori Young, Josephine & Christopher Caiozzo, Linda Bokuniewicz, Emily Rose, Thomas Connors
April 8, 2012 3 Easter Sunday He is Risen! Truly risen as He said! The early Christians were very insistent that Jesus in fact had foretold His Resurrection. They could not mention the fact of Jesus Resurrection without adding that He Himself had predicted it. They wanted to make certain that people understood that God was in charge; that God knew the Good Friday fate of Jesus (His passion and cruel death) and had from the beginning a counter-plan: Easter Sunday and Jesus Resurrection to glory. Let s celebrate Easter. Let s not downplay it in any way. When our culture is making more of Halloween (commercially) than Easter, we know we re in trouble! Enjoy the day. Make sure the children and grandchildren know why we are celebrating. You don t have to spend a lot of money to be a believer and celebrate Easter well. But let s take the time, do the planning, make the calls and altogether have a great day! The staff of St. Francis wishes you a most glorious Holy Day! Happy Easter! Medjugorje Pilgrimage Join Fr. Peter of St. Francis and Sr. Marcie Purpura For the 23rd Annual Youth Festival The youth festival attracts people of all ages, celebrations for everyone. July 28 - August 7, 2012 All Inclusive $2,749 from NYC
April 8, 2012 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday s weekly offering: TBA Last Year s Sunday offering: $11,029.00 3/25 Sunday offering: $10,343.50 Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! Bulletin Reflection Alleluia! Christ is risen and is victorious over sin and death! We are good stewards of our faith if, like St. Paul, we share this good news whenever and wherever we can. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish whose lives reflect the joy of Christ s Resurrection! April 8, 2012 Easter Sunday: Today as we celebrate the feast of Easter we find the challenge of also seeing and believing the resurrection that comes through our own lives of self-sacrifice which brings new life to others. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, know that you are a sign of God s love to those who are suffering and you give them Easter hope and joy. A Special Invitation to All Parishioners Catholicism A new program by Fr. Robert Barron April 10th at 8pm In the lower church (will continue through June) There are 10 sessions hosted by Fr. Peter. The program each night will last one hour, including a video and a ½ hour discussion each night. Christ is risen! As His disciples, we are called to go forth and spread the good news of Christ's Resurrection. The fruitful ministries at our parish are examples of how many of you have answered, and continue to answer, that call. To ensure such work can continue requires not only gifts of time, but also of financial help. I ask you to prayerfully consider supporting our parish with electronic donations through Faith Direct. You can find paper enrollment forms in the parish office, or you can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net by using our church code, NY350. Thank you and God Bless!
April 8, 2012 5 SOS Bible Study Wednesdays 10:00am to 12:00pm in the parish hall. For information, call Joan at 631-367-4788 Leaving a Legacy of Faith When you next update your estate plans, please consider continuing your lifelong stewardship by leaving a bequest to St. Francis of Assisi Church. For more information, or to receive a copy of an informational brochure please call 516-379-5210 ext. 229 or email bkilarjian@drvc.org COMMUNION BRUNCH SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012 Brothers and friends of St. Joseph s Council We will be holding our annual Communion Brunch at the Council hall following the 10:00am Mass at St. Francis of Assisi. Our keynote speaker will be Fr. Chris Cleary, C.P., Retreat Director. Many of you who have gone on Retreat ay Bishop Molloy Retreat House in the last few years know Fr. Chris. Reservations are necessary due to limited seating. The cost is $15 for adults, children under 12 years are free. Please call George Pozderec at 261-5771 for reservations. P.S. As Catholics one of the most important elements of our Faith is honoring the Body and Blood of Jesus in the Eucharist in Communion and by attending our Communion Brunch. Revitalizing the Church and Society: The New Evangelization of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI A conference providing examples of how many serious Catholics, through their organizational commitments, are trying to revitalize both the Catholic Church and the broader civilization will be held on Saturday, May 5th from 8:00am to 4:00pm At the Multipurpose Room of the College Center Building, Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY Prominent Catholics from the local area will provide examples of their respective apostolates and ministries. (Msgr. Batule will be one of the speakers). All are invited free of charge, but registration is required. Please pick up a registration form at the rectory. It must be mailed to the Office of Lifelong Learning, Nassau Community College, One Education Drive, Garden City, NY 11530 (phone, 516-572-7472). A parking permit and a campus map will be mailed to you by the Office of Lifelong Learning. Because of Your Support More than 110,000 public school children attend religious education classes taught by more than 12,000 volunteer Catechists. Catholic Ministries Appeal www.catholicministriesappeal.org 516-379-5210 ext. 229 St. Francis Parish is now at 103%. Many thanks to our generous parishioners for supporting the CMA Come Celebrate Earth Day with a Spring Cleanup of the grounds here at St. Francis! April 22 Please call the rectory at 757-7435 if you would like to volunteer
April 8, 2012 6 Remember Your Loved Ones A Letter from Fr. Kevin Cronin Dear Fr. Peter & all at St. Francis! I wish to thank you and all your people for a wonderful response to the Holy Spirit & the Franciscan Spirit also this week! I was happy to see some young people back on Wed, that did not come Tuesday!!! Made my day! and the crowd seemed to be back too... so a very fine ending!!! I did feel the Spirit flowing in a very special way at St. Francis! I really did! Got home safe & sound! Remember that envelope someone put under the door Wed nite? Well, in it was $1000 in cash, anonymous, and she didn't even make the mission, but went to St. Francis College in Loretto, and also goes to 31st (in the city)... very great generous surprise!!! WOW!!! So the regular collection came to $ 3665...another $755 in books & tapes, plus the extra donations brought us to a Grand Total of $5960!!! So, I believe the HS wants us to stay on the road a bit longer!!! I really did enjoy my second coming to St. Francis after all these 19 years!!! Some little lady with a fancy hat told me she felt "renewed"! another that she felt "cleansed" another that I was a TEN!!! God is so Good! All the best! Pax et Bonum! fr. Kevin, ofm With Annual Memorial Candles that brighten your intentions. The offering for each candle is $120 for 6 months or $200 for 12 months, which will support the work and needs of St. Francis Parish all year long. Order forms are available by the candles, in the vestibule of the church and at the rectory. This spring, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, April 22 at the Church of St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville and on Sunday, May 20 at the Church of Regina in Seaford. 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 5th for the April liturgy and by May 3rd for the May liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the fall for those who may find that more convenient. If you have any questions you may call 516-678-5800, ext. 207. Please keep in your prayers our deceased friends and relatives Jeanne Zachowski Banns of Marriage: I. Paul J. Kremens to Brigette E. Reilly, St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis Port-a-Store Stop by and Check out our new items! Please see Sign Up Sheet in Church Foyer if you are able to take a "shift" at our St. Francis Port-A-Store before and after Masses.
April 8, 2012 7 Children too are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb, a reward. Psalm 127: 3 You may fill out the pledge form below and place it in the box in the rear of our Church or in our Baby Corner crib. Thank you. ADOPT A BABY PROGRAM Baby s Name (to be placed on scroll) Your Name or Family Name I hereby pledge to pray each day for my unborn spiritually adopted child and parents ------------------------------------------------------------- Prayer of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Jesus, Mary, and Joseph I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion. Please keep as a reminder of your pledge! RESPECT LIFE NEWS HAPPY EASTER!!! HAPPY LORD S RISEN DAY!!! The words of Pope John Paul II and Blessed Mother Teresa live on America, defend life so that you may live in peace and harmony. Woe to you if you do not succeed in defending life. (Pope John Paul II) What will convert America and save the world? My answer is prayer. What we need is for every Parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in Holy Hours of prayer. (Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta) You can still join our SPIRITUAL ADOPT-A-BABY PROGRAM. Just choose a name for your baby and pray each day for your unborn baby. Return the pledge form in the box in the rear of our Church. Watch for your baby s name to be listed on a scroll in the St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner. We need to pray for our babies in danger of abortion. Pampers and Huggies diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6 as well as unscented baby products (wash, wipes, and shampoo) and baby coupons are very much needed as we make several home deliveries a week to our needy moms and precious babies. Always we thank Our Lord through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Francis for all you continue to do for our families. Need assistance? Wish to join our RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE? Please call the rectory at 631-757-7435. Intercessions for Life: April 8 th THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD THE MASS OF EASTER SUNDAY That the bodily Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ will renew in all Christians a deep gratitude for the gift of life and the promise of salvation for those who believe in him: We pray to the Lord: Word of Life: A nationwide call to prayer: Most importantly of all, we call upon the Catholic faithful, all people of faith, throughout our country to join us in prayer and penance for our leaders and for the restoration of our First Freedom religious liberty which is not only protected in the laws and customs of our great Nation, but rooted in the teachings of our great Tradition. Prayer is the ultimate source of our strength for without God, we can do nothing; but with God, all things are possible. ~Administrative Committee of the USCCB, United for Religious Freedom, March 14, 2012 The Life Center of Long Island at 631-234-2373. 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. For information on retreat weekend for men and women seeking healing after an abortion experience, call Frank Gariboldi 516-523-0586 or e-mail fgariboldi@optonline.net. 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 8, 2012 8 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 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 Friend us on Facebook Find information and pictures on parish activities. www.facebook.com/stfrangreenlawn Check out our new Photo Gallery on our website, The Pastoral Care Office is in need of volunteers to answer the phones on weekday mornings for about 2 hours (9-11).If you can spare some time and would like to help those in need please call Peggy Evans at 261-4837 GOD - UNITED Please join us at our next PB&J Gang date: Sunday, April 15th 6:30-8:00pm NEWS Hip hip hooray! We just broke our record! We made an amazing 1,324 sandwiches at our last PB&J Gang. 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 The Rectory, Pastoral Care and Religious Ed Offices will be closed Mon. April 9th. Life Center of Long Island in need of your help. Wish List We are in desperate need of: Non Drop Side Cribs, Pack n Plays or Bassinets, Infant Car Seats, Strollers, Layette Items, Baby Toiletries, Wipes Please drop off or call our Deer Park Center: 1767 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park NY 11729, 631-243-2373 The monthly St. Francis Booster Club Winner is: Maryanne & George Hauk 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! Catholic Health Services Spiritual Care Companion Program Information Session Thursday, April 19th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at St. Charles, 200 Belle Terre Rd. Port Jefferson Station 6 week Training starts Thursday, May 3rd to June 7th from 1:00pm to 4pm. For information contact Caroline Cella at Caroline.Cella@CHSLI.org or 631-465-6307.
April 8, 2012 9 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS COURT MORNING STAR #899 The next meeting of CDA will be on TUESDAY, April 10th in the lower church alcove of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Refreshments and Social begin at 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting is 7:30 p.m. We are one of the largest national Organizations in the world dedicated to strengthen our spiritual life through Christ and His Church. We welcome Catholic women 18 and older to join us. For information, contact Regent Eileen Gillen @ 266-2996. AROUND THE DIOCESE SOCIAL EVENTS Sunday, April 15, 2012-10:00am to 12:00pm St. Patrick s Singles Fellowship St. Patrick s Parish, 280 E. Main St. Smithtown, NY COFFEE AND CONVERSTION - Welcomes ALL Widowed, Single, Divorced and Seperated ages 45 to 60+ For Information call: Outreach Department 631-265-2668 (10-2) Weekdays! Faith and Light Mass Friday, April 13th, 7:00 p.m. Parish of the Holy Cross 95 Old Nichols Road, Nesconset ( Faith and Light is an international faith-sharing organization for people with developmental challenges and their families and care-givers.) Spring Open House Sunday, April 29,2012 1:00pm Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY 516) 678-5000 ex. 6230 Can YOU give this priceless gift? A parishioner at St. Francis needs a kidney. She is suffering with kidney disease (her diseased kidneys have been removed and she is on dialysis) and is asking someone special to prayerfully consider donating a kidney. THIS IS AN URGENT SITUATION! Please contact the rectory if you can help, 757-7435 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. Put the Spring back into your relationship! Celebrate your marriage and your love by experiencing a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Make your good marriage truly great. Next weekend is April 20-22 Registration is limited. For more information or to apply, call (toll free) 1-866-499-6354. Please visit our local web site at http://www.wwmeli.org for more information. HAND IN HAND FOR SENIORS APRIL LUNCH & LEARN FACT VS MYTH WHAT CAN SENIORS REALLY DO ABOUT SAFETY AND WELLNESS?? Speaker, Stephanie Pacchiano from United Lifeline & United Home Services will provide tips on maintaining your quality of life in the home. Location: Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Community Room, 53 Prospect Rd., Centerport Time: 11:30 1:00, Wednesday, April 11, 2012 Light lunch provided. All are welcome but reservations required. Please RSVP to 631-629-4449