Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax) Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21, 2014 I will be your Lord forever! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106 Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558 Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557 Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412 Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130 E-mail address drago@staidanparish.org The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Mission Statement We, the parish family of the Church of Saint Aidan, strengthened by the Eucharist and encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all, for we recognize that everyone is a child of God and no one should be excluded. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting social justice, engaging our youth in every aspect of parish life, and offering care and compassionate service to all. We invite everyone to walk with Jesus and experience His healing power and love. St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401 Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext. 9406 Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408 Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410 Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403 SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext. 9592 Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson Buildings & Grounds Department ext. 9122 Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Evening: morning mass 9:00 AM evening masses 5:00 and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101 Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTS The required Baptism class for new parents is held the second Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass parents are asked to gather at St. Joseph s statue to the right of the main altar. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment. Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish. Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext. 9101. Adoration First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 Weekday Prv 3: 27-34; Lk 8: 16-18 6:30 AM Conforti & Aleaga Family 9:00 AM James Waters 12:30 PM Susan Rubino 5:30 PM Pasquale Salva (Birthday Rem.) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 St. Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest Prv 21: 1-6, 10-13; Lk 8: 19-21 6:30 AM Salvatore De Filippo (1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Helen Sullivan 12:30 PM Michael Borgognone 5:30 PM Gerda Maass WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2014 Weekday Prv 30: 5-9; Lk 9: 1-6 6:30 AM Joanne Kempton 9:00 AM Joseph Butler (Birthday Rem.) 11:15 AM Memorial Mass-Margaret Fitzgerald 12:30 PM Rose Cavallaro (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Diane Coppolo THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 Weekday Eccl 1: 2-11; Lk 9: 7-9 6:30 AM Savitri Persaud 9:00 AM Msgr. Robert Kirwin 12:30 PM Rose Rotondo (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM James Waters FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 Sts. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs Eccl 3: 1-11; Lk 9: 18-22 6:30 AM Cecilia Callahan-Dannenberg 9:00 AM Barbara Pasko 12:30 PM Bernadette Fitzpatrick (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Diane Villa (12th Anniversary Rem.) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 St. Vincent de Paul, Priest Eccl 11: 9 12:8; Lk 9: 43b-45 9:00 AM Marc Colletti (Anniversary Rem.) 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 4:00-5:00 PM Confession 5:00 PM Irene Cross (Birthday Rem.) Emilio Costa (13th Anniversary Rem.) Richard Schanno (7th Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM Robert Kolsch (1st Anniversary Rem.) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2014 Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 18: 25-28; Phil 2: 1-11 or 2: 1-5; Mt 21: 28-32 7:30 AM Robert James Lovdahl 9:00 AM Amelia & Chiara Love 10:30 AM James G. Brassill (18th Anniversary Rem.) 12:00 PM Robert Kolsch (1st Anniversary Rem.) Primitiva Cifra Neria Dorothea Cruz & Vicente Cifra MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued) 5:00 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan ANOINTING OF THE SICK AFTER THE 12:00 PM MASS BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Alina Spera, Locust Valley, NY Paul Gagliardi, St. Aidan Jennifer Rose, St. Gertrude, Bayville, NY Miguel Padilla, Williston Park, NY Patricia Miller, St. Martha, Uniondale, NY Robert Channing, St. William the Abbot, Seaford, NY Katherine Buckley, St. Aidan Nicholas Ridella, Our Lady Star of the Sea, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI SECOND WEEK Gina Centrone, St. Anastasia, Little Neck, NY Vincent Lancellotti, St. Aidan Nicole Bettenhauser, St. Aidan Justin Thuren, Oceanside, NY Christina Losquadro, St. Aidan Michael Mastronardi, St. Brigid, Westbury, NY THIRD WEEK Krystle Curra, St. Joseph, Hewlett, NY Daniel Galway, St. Aidan BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of RICHARD SCHANNO Requested by The Family of Richard Schanno PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Roseanne Mushorn, John Moore, Rita Amendola, Diana Coscia, Dr. Ida Ortiguera, Joseph Mongitore, Antonio Silva DECEASED: John Mooney, Margaret Fitzgerald, Glenn Savage and for all those who have died serving our country.
September 21, 2014 COMPASSION FOR THE INVALIDLY MARRIED They are everywhere every diocese, every parish in the world. They are people who have been divorced and remarried outside the Catholic Church. This is a growing concern for the Church in the midst of the divorce culture that is becoming more and more pervasive. Bishops and pastors want to help couples who cannot receive Holy Communion and have done so many things to try to help. Marriage tribunals have been expanded and more personnel have been added. Unfortunately, while this does make a difference, it only makes a small dent in the problem. For any number of reasons, people are reluctant to approach the Tribunal. Some worry that the process will bring back too many unpleasant memories. Others believe all sorts of myths about annulments that are simply lies. Right now there is an enormous amount of talk in the Church about the upcoming Synod on the Family that will be held in the Vatican in October. Speculation is running wild and there are countless opinions on what will be the outcome. This Synod has not been entered into lightly. All the bishops of the world were consulted and priests and laity were very welcome to express their opinions and concerns. One of the things that emerged from the consultation was that there is a vast divergence between what the Catholic Church teaches and what is the practice of ordinary Catholics. To put it bluntly: when it comes to marriage a lot of Catholics have their own ideas and pay little or no attention to the teaching of the Church. A theory that has received a tremendous amount of attention is that the Church should devise some way for the divorced and remarried to receive Holy Communion without any annulment. It is pointed out that the Orthodox Churches are able to accept such an arrangement and that the Catholic Church should imitate Christ in being merciful. The problem is that the teaching of Christ and the Church is that sacramental marriages are indissoluble not even the Pope Himself can dissolve them. Thus, if a divorced and remarried person has entered into a new union, the reality is that he or she is still married to the original partner. Christ is very clear about this. You only have to read St. Matthew 19: 1-12. This is no mere theological development or the opinion of a group of theologians. It is a teaching proclaimed loudly and clearly in Sacred Scripture.
It is my guess that the Holy Father will make every effort to reach out and help the divorced and remarried. Perhaps he will make the annulment process simpler and easier. One thing is sure: he will listen carefully and attentively to the bishops and other participants in the synod and will take what they say very seriously. As your pastor I warmly encourage anyone who is in a situation in which he or she needs an annulment to see me. I will do everything I can to help you and have no worries if you cannot afford the fee. I am interested in your soul not your pocketbook. In the meanwhile, I ask you to pray for those who are in distressing marital problems. They are most worthy of our help, encouragement and concern. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald FLOWER MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of ROSE ROTONDO Birthday Remembrance Requested by her daughter, Sarah (Mary s Shrine) STEWARDSHIP 09/15/13 $25,562 09/14/14 $25,633 (+.28%) CATHOLIC UNIVERSITYCOLLECTION 09/08/13 $ 7,853 09/14/14 $ 3,767 (-52.03%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. This weekend s second collection is for the St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility Fund. Next weekend there will be a special collection for Christians and Victims of Violence in the Middle East.
PLEASE NOTE-SPECIAL COLLECTION Next weekend, September 27th/28th, Bishop Murphy has asked for a special collection for Christians and Victims of Violence in the Middle East. The second collection for Religious Education, that was scheduled for that weekend, will be taken the weekend of October 11th/12th.
COMING TO ST. AIDAN PARISH
BIOGRAPHY OF FATHER CEDRIC PISEGNA, C.P. Father Cedric Pisegna, C.P. is a Passionist priest who professed vows in September 1985. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with a B.S. in Social Work and a minor in Business. In addition, he has studied Philosophy at Southern Illinois University and has studied Speech and Drama at Northwestern University in Chicago. Father Cedric graduated from the Catholic Theological Union at Chicago in May 1990, receiving his Master of Divinity Degree with Bible Specialization. He was ordained a priest on June 29, 1991. Presently, Father Cedric preaches retreats and missions throughout the United States and Canada, ministering out of the Passionist retreat complex in Houston, Texas. He has preached over 400 missions for 25 years. Father Cedric produces a program for TV and radio, Live with Passion!, which presently airs nationally and internationally on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) at 8:00 PM and also on Telecare. He has numerous CDs and DVDs on Christian living and has authored eighteen books. Go to www.frcedric.org for more information. ST. PIUS X ENRICHED LIVING FACILITY Caring for Those Who Cared for Us This weekend is the special collection for retired priests living at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility. The St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility enables our senior priests who need extra care and attention to be cared for in a setting that fosters their spiritual lives, nurtures their physical well being and guarantees that they can continue to live with dignity while accessing a wide array of social and spiritual opportunities. Please support this extraordinary facility, and the men who are living there, by making a special contribution to St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility. Your donation will help insure that we can continue this important ministry for years to come. For more information or to donate online go to www.drvc.org/stpiusx or call (516) 379-5210 x229 for more information.
September 21, 2014 Catechetical Sunday Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: The Readings of the Liturgy for Catechetical Sunday, celebrated this year in parishes throughout the country on September 21 st, erupt in an expression of God s mercy and forgiveness. His ways are not our ways, Isaiah reminds us in our first reading. We join our praise with the psalmist, humbled by the LORD whose kindness and compassion extend to all of his works. The great kindness of the LORD exceeds our imagination even as we proclaim the story told by Jesus in Matthew s gospel. Those who labor long and hard in the vineyard are paid for their labors no more than those who labor for a few hours. Think of it! God s mercy and forgiveness beyond measure, beyond human understanding, are given to us all who call upon Him. We are all the recipients of His mercy! We Catholics are privileged to enjoy the beauty of the Sacrament of Reconciliation which allows God s love and mercy to radiate in our moment of history. It is the passing on of an understanding of His forgiveness in our faith formation programs, as well as in all of the ministries which the Office of Faith Formation implements in our Diocese, which we celebrate today. On this Catechetical Sunday, we thank all of you who go into the vineyard proclaiming God s love and forgiveness in programs throughout the Diocese. May we all join together in praying for a rebirth and renewal of the Sacrament which makes God s mercy and forgiveness present in our lives, which allows us to Belong More Deeply to Him, and to each other. With my prayers and best wishes, I am Faithfully yours in Christ, Bishop of Rockville Centre PO Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571 9023 telephone 516.678.5800 fax 516.678.3138 ww.drvc.org
UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 7:30 PM in St. Aidan s School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Blessing with First Class Relic of St. Padre Pio. Music by Ria Music Ministry. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information please call Tecky at (516) 655-9755. KEEP THE HOMELESS WARM THIS WINTER Contribute a used winter coat or jacket to a Soup Kitchen that serves 100,000 meals a year. Contact Tecky at (516) 655-9755 for details. Please help these children and adults stay warm this winter! Please RSVP by October 31st. MONEY COUNTERS NEEDED We are in need of volunteers to help count the Sunday collection on Monday mornings at 8:00 AM in the Rectory each week. If you w+ould like to lend a hand for about an hour and a half, please call Father Kevin Dillon at (516) 746-6585 x9105.
Church of St. Aidan Blood Drive Sunday September 28, 2014 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Msgr. Kirwin Hall When you give blood, you give Another day at the beach, Another hike in the woods, Another night under the stars, Another smile, Another hug, Another chance at life. Eligibility Criteria: Bring ID with signature or photo. Minimum weight 110 lbs. Age 16 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need Doctor s Note) Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids No tattoos for past 12 months ST. VINCENT DEPAUL CLOTHING BIN LOCATION: PARKING LOT BEHIND UPPER SCHOOL The Society of St. Vincent DePaul has placed a bin for the collection of clothing donations at our parish. This bin will allow those who wish to donate good, usable clothing to the Society the ability to do so without having to schedule a truck pick up at their home. The Society also benefits by having a continuous supply of clothing for use in its good works.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Saint Aidan 1577 2014 Fashion Show The Westbury Manor October 28, 2014 6:30pm to 10:30pm Cocktails & Dinner Fashions by $65.00 per person *50/50 $2.00 each * Super Raffles $10 / 3 for $25* * Chinese Auction raffle tickets $2 / 3 for $5 / 7 for $10 * Return reservation request to Doreen Uttaro 28 Franklin Street Williston Park, NY 11596 (516)-741-1834 duttaro@aol.com Deadline: October 14, 2014 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS 2014 FASHION SHOW Name Phone number No. of people print names on back) Amount enclosed $ I wish to sit with All proceeds to benefit the Court Saint Aidan Scholarship Fund
Catholics for Freedom of Religion Preserving Freedom for All The following religious freedom victories are reported in the September Knights of Columbus Columbia magazine: Illinois pharmacist Luke Vander Bleek was being forced by the state to either provide morning after abortive drugs or close his pharmacy. After a 7 year court battle the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in his favor granting him and others the right to conscientious objection. Cyril Korte, small business owner, took exception to the Health and Human Services mandate to provide workers with contraceptive and abortive drugs. His case made its way to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals which ruled in his favor. This case provided precedent for the recent renowned U.S. Supreme Court Hobby Lobby decision giving family-owned businesses the right to not comply with the mandate if it violates their conscience. 77 year-old Eleanor Mc Cullen challenged Massachusetts state Buffer Law preventing side walk counselor to come within 35 feet women entering abortion clinics. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in her favor saying the buffer zones burden substantially more speech than necessary. We need to continue with our prayers for the freedom to live our faith in the public square. Upcoming events: Tom Ranker, General Counsel of the Rockville Centre Diocese will be speaking at the following Parishes: September 22 nd Our Lady 0f Mercy, Hicksville at 7:30 PM September 24 th St. Matthew, Dix Hills at 7 PM Be sure and stop by the St. Aidan table at the Fair and pick up your Free to Speak booklet. SAINT AIDAN YOUTH GROUP AND CATHOLICS FOR FREEDON OF RELIGION VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT September 27th & 28th after all Mass Voter registration cards will be available at the table in the front of Church. Absentee registration cards are also available for college students and the homebound. Responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation..usccb s Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizens
ST. AIDAN S YOUTH MINISTRY is Sponsoring a Child and Infant CPR CLASS (For Non-Medical Professionals) Open to all parishioners Monsignor Kirwin Hall Sunday, October 5 th Option 1 For Certification at 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Cost $40 or Option 2 Non Certification 1:00 2:30 PM Cost $30 Classes need a minimum of 3 people to run with a maximum of 10 people per class Please RSVP to Stephen Loewenthal at SteveL@staidanparish.org or Carlo Gabrielli at Carlo Gabrielli cgabrielli82@gmail.com, there is a limit to the amount of students we can accommodate, so please RSVP ahead of time. Saint Aidan School 65th Anniversary Celebration March 21, 2015 Crest Hollow Country Club honoring: Larry Bradley and Ed and Angela Murphy Join us in celebrating our school and our wonderful parish! Take a look at the past, while enjoying the present, as we look into the future! If you have any questions, please call Stephanie Vitale at (516) 967-4565.
2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2014 GOAL: $174,200 PLEDGED: $131,299 # OF GIFTS: 586 Please remember that our parish receives a refund if we make our goal again this year. THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) ARE YOU READY TO JOIN? Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves both St. Aidan and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights is open to all Catholic Men at least 18 years of age. For information call (516) 746-8643 or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education office (516) 746-6585 x9401. BLOOD DRIVE Corpus Christi Council will assist at the Blood Drive that will be conducted in Msgr Kirwin Hall on September 28 th from 8:00 AM 2:00 PM. When you donate blood you help bring the gift of life, please consider becoming a blood donor. ITALIAN NIGHT Corpus Christi Council will honor Nick & Val Passarella as the Italian Couple of the Year at the annual Italian Night Dinner Dance on Saturday, October 11 th at the Council Hall (186 Jericho Tpke. Mineola). The price of $ 45 per person includes open bar, gourmet buffet dinner (prepared by Chef. Peter Augello) dessert, coffee, and live music for your dancing pleasure. For reservations contact Bill Kessler at (516) 662-5576 or via e-mail at brotherbill162@aol.com. CHARITIBLE AND BENEVOLENT (C & B) - Each year the Knights of Columbus endeavor to raise funds for charitable giving through a drive known as the C & B drive. In the State of New York this drive takes the form of a raffle with 13 cash prizes totaling $ 50,000 including a Grand Prize of $ 25,000. Funds raised help support various charities across the state as well as in our local area. Recipients of these funds last year included Special Olympics, St. Mary s Hospital, Sisters of Life, St. Aidan and Corpus Christi parishes, Mineola Athletic Association, Williston Park Ambulance Service to name a few. Raffle tickets are six for $5.00 and will be available at the K of C table at this Sunday s Williston Park Street Fair, from a member of the Knights of Columbus, or by calling Jim at (516) 326-2443. The prize drawing will be held on Saturday, December 6 th at the Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, NY. Winning a large cash prize in December could make your Christmas celebrations a bit brighter. HALL RENTAL Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516) 746-8643.
The Jesuit Collaborative presents MEETING CHRIST in PRAYER an 8 week program rooted in the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola Offered by Fr. Damian Halligan, SJ and Pat McDonough Coordinator of NY Ministry for The Jesuit Collaborative and former columnist for The Long Island Catholic Participants will meet every Wednesday evening October 1st - November 19th 7:00-8:30 PM Msgr. Kirwin Hall (Note change in meeting place.) and be introduced to a variety of prayer formats that invite you to deepen your relationship to God and others. Helping You Grow Closer to For more information, email pmcdonough@jesuitcollaborative.org Please complete this registration form NO LATER THAN September 15th and send it to : Fr. Damian Halligan, St. Aidan's Church, 505 Willis Ave, Williston Park, NY 11598 Registration MUST be accompanied with a check for $100 made payable to The Jesuit Collaborative NAME(S): PHONE: EMAIL : You will be contacted by email with more details the week before the program begins
We have announced that our Parish has become a partner in a dynamic faith formation program called Symbolon. This program is designed to help our parish. Symbolon is an immersion in the faith for the whole parish and can be used both here at the parish and in our own homes. Participants in the program will receive instructions about the Word of God and the Catholic Faith, and it aims to tell us how we pray, how we think in union with Christ, how we live according to God s desires. As a member of our parish, you can access Symbolon anytime on the web using your computer, smartphone, or tablet, both here and at home. It is extremely important that we as Catholics not only know our Catholic Faith, but also bear witness to Christ in our daily lives, particularly in this time of the New Evangelization. We shall know more of what we believe and live it out more deeply, but also share it with others. We know it will be an invaluable resource for our parish in bringing you into a deeper communion with Jesus Christ and His Church, and I look forward to helping you navigate this new tool as we form disciples for the New Evangelization. I thank you in advance for your participation. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA I would like to share with you what St. Paul wrote about the Mystery of the Trinity (a point we are studying in our Bible class). He tells us that we are incorporated into and we participate in the life of the ultimate family: the Trinitarian life of holy Church! And through that incorporation all things whether things in heaven and things on earth are to be united in Him, Jesus Christ! St. John Paul II also explains the Trinity Our God in His deepest mystery is not a solitude, but a family, since He has in himself Fatherhood, Sonship, and the essence of the family, which is love. Beautiful words, we may begin to see things from a different perspective. Although our human brains are incapable of coming to any sensible understanding of the reality of the love between Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I remember the story of St. Augustine coming across a young boy trying to empty the sea into a hole in the sand, You are wasting your time trying to fit the ocean in that little hole., the saint told the boy. The boy s response was Neither will you ever fathom the depth required to understand the truth of three Persons in one God. What a profound truth is hidden beneath this story! This week we have wonderful CDs in our kiosks; The Baseball Priest, Fr. B. Masters who shares the story of his days as a baseball player, and how he converted to Catholicism and eventually answered the call to become a priest. Meet Your Mother an introduction to Mary, Mark Miravalle covers most of the major teachings about the Mother of Jesus. He introduces and explores the truth about Mary that will renew your existing knowledge and love for the woman divinely appointed to bring Jesus into the world. Enjoy these talks about timeless ways to grow in holiness and bring the gift of faith to the people around you, who are away from Church. You will never know all the good you bring about! God Bless! Toti Conforti
SPREADING GOD S WORD VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2014 By Stephen Loewenthal Vacation Bible School was a huge success this summer! Vacation Bible School ran for two one week sessions from Monday, July 28 th to Friday, August 8 th. There were about 90 campers ranging from Pre-K through fifth grade enrolled in VBS each week. In addition, our first ever Counselor in Training or CIT program for sixth and seventh graders was a hit. We also had numerous high school and college age volunteers who supervised the activities at each station. Each day of VBS was packed with bible stories and videos, music, arts and crafts, prayer time, recreation and snack. The campers performed in a musical concert at the end of each week for their families. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make Vacation Bible School so much fun. In addition a special thank you to Seminarian John Luigi from Italy, Seminarian Michael Cassidy from Williston Park and Father Michael for organizing the Mass each week for the children at VBS and for helping at the various stations. They truly helped the children learn about God in a fun environment.
September 21 st October 19th November 8th November 9th December 6th TBA Williston Park Street Painting Face Painting. Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM in Convent Food Drive 9:00 AM-12:00 PM King Kullen Super Market Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM in Convent (Saturday) Holiday Cards Parker Institute 11:00 AM Christmas Party, Eleanor Rigbys 1:00-4:00 PM Build-A-Bear January 11th February 8th March 8th March 15th April 2nd April 19th May 2nd May 3rd June 9th Clothing Drive 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Finamore Parish Center Meeting 12:30-1:30 PM St. Francis Room Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM Convent 10:30 AM Mass Mother/Daughter Brunch-Lucky Duck-12:00-4:00 PM Holy Thursday Egg Coloring 2:00-4:00 PM Birthright/Mommas House Collection 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Meeting 12:15-1:15 PM St. Francis Room Pick-up plants-flynn House (9 Astor Place, Williston Park) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Bake Sale 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Convent-12:30-1:30 PM Elections JCDA Board Installation and new membership Mass 7:00 PM Reception immediately after Mass The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. ** Join now for the new school year! ** $30 Annual Membership runs September 2014 - August 2015-24 chances to win every month Prizes Weekly Monthly 1 winner @ $25 1 winner @ $50 4 winners @ $20 2 winners @ $25 Monthly Bonus Prizes $100 in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November $500 in March, June and December Name Phone Address City, State, Zip E-mail address I would like numbers at $30 each. $ enclosed Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan s Booster Club and return to the Rectory office.
Kickoff the School Year Right! Calling all 8-12 th graders Youth Group Meeting When: September 28, 2014 from 6:00-7:30 PM Where: Youth Room in the basement of the Finamore Parish Center. Come make some new friends and learn more about Youth Group. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stephen Loewenthal at (516) 410-6461 or SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com. September 21st Volunteering at Williston Day September 28th Kick Off Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM October 5th Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM October 19th Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM October 26th Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM Halloween Party November 9th Ronald McDonald House Volunteering November 23rd Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM December 7th Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM December 14th Meeting 6:00-7:30 PM If you would like more information about Youth Group, feel free to contact Stephen Loewenthal at (516) 410-6461 or by email at SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com
Program Information (**PLEASE KEEP THIS PORTION**) -7 week Dance Program is open to girls in Nursery through 7th grade. *Note: MUST be at least 3 years old by August 30, 2014 and must be fully potty-trained in order to participate. -Girls should wear fitted clothing -Classes begin on October 11, 2014 and run through November 22, 2014 -Classes held on Saturdays -Recital Date: Sunday, November 23rd, 2014 at 4:00 in Msgr. Kirwin Hall -Classes begin & end with prayer -Taught by experienced dance instructors - Faith filled, fun, stress-free environment, where your daughter will learn dance technique & dedication! -Girls can wear either sneakers or dance shoes (Dance shoes are strongly encouraged). -Classes are held in the Convent Class Schedule Saturday 8:30-9:30 AM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet/Tap Combo *Note: Only one dance style in combo class will be performed in recital. Girls must have tap shoes for combo class. 9:30-10:30 Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz/Hip Hop 10:30-11:30 AM 1 st -4 th Cheer 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 1 st -3 rd Jazz/Hip Hop 12:30-1:30 pm 4 th -7 th Jazz Registration Form PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Day: Time: *If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet. Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date:
Saint Aidan Dance Academy: 2 & 3 Year Old Program -30 minute session each Saturday (not in recital) -Class held from 8:45-9:15 in the Convent Community Room -Girls must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver -Cost: $50 for 7-week session, Checks can be made out to Church of Saint Aidan. -Includes t-shirt for girls only *Limited Spaces! Please register BEFORE the first day of class! -Come and stretch, sing songs and dance with your little one! Registration Form for Mommy/Daddy and Me 2 and 3 Year Old Program PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: *GIRLS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY EITHER A PARENT OR A CAREGIVER FOR EVERY CLASS.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, Everything has its origin in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our hope. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!! FOOD PANTRY - If you would like to donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items, please bring them to back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. A special thank you to all of our wonderful parishioners who shared the vegetables from their gardens this summer! Items needed for the week are: pasta sauce, (jars), apple juice, detergent, bread (sliced) and cleaning products (our supply is depleted) JOHN MC ALLISTER MEMORIAL MEN S PRAYER GROUP will meet in the Fall in the Finamore Center and every Wednesday 9:45 AM following the 9:00 AM Mass. All men are welcome to gather together for prayer and friendship. BLOOD DRIVE - Our next blood drive sponsored by St. Aidan s Church and the Mineola Knights of Columbus will be taking place on Sunday, September 28 th in Msgr. Kirwin Hall from 8:00 AM 2:00 PM. Please consider donating blood and saving the life of someone in need. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The next meeting will take place on Monday, September 22nd. Please call our office if you would like to receive a blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue). PEANUT BUTTER GANG Thank you everyone who volunteered to make peanut butter sandwiches last Saturday. We made about 1,260 sandwiches and 33 wash-up kits. The Gang meets on the second Saturday of every month. Join us if you can.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK? A ministry includes Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virus Training Schedule and Register Online for a class being offered by several parishes at www.drvc.org. CONFIRMATION REHEARSALS: There are TWO rehearsals for each Confirmation ceremony. Candidates who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, October 18 th are expected to attend the following rehearsals: For those receiving Confirmation at the 11:00 AM ceremony rehearsals are at 6:30 PM on September 25 th and at 7:00 PM on October 15 th For those receiving Confirmatin at the 2:00 PM ceremony rehearsals are at 8:00 PM on September 25 th and at 7:00 PM on October 16 th. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in need of high school students who can volunteer to serve our Special Needs Program during the upcoming school year. Our Special Needs Program meets on Thursdays from 4:30 6:30 PM beginning October 2014 through the beginning of May 2015. Training and support will be provided. For further information please contact Mrs. Elaine Smith at (516) 746-6585 x9406. If you can fill one or more of the above classes please contact the Religious Education office as soon as possible (516) 746-6585 x9404. SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS Religious Education Classes for students enrolled Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays will begin the week of September 29 th. Class placements are now in progress; all parents should receive placement notification by September 17 th. Please DO NOT contact the Religious Education office requesting placement information unless you do not receive notification by September 17 th. PARENT MEETING A parent orientation meeting, will be held on Wednesday, September 24 th at 7:15 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Entry to Kirwin Hall is down the stairs through the parking lot behind the school. While this meeting is especially aimed at parents new to the Religious Education Program it is open to all parents with students enrolled in the program. CATECHIST MEETINGS - In preparation for the new Religious Education year, we will conduct catechist meetings on Monday, September 22 nd at 5:30 and 7:15 PM and again on Tuesday, September 23 rd at 4:00 and 7:15 PM. All meetings will be held in Room 310 of the upper school building. All Catechists are asked to attend one of the meetings.
PROMISE TO PROTECT PLEDGE TO HEAL-If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) 594-9036. CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSES Saturday, September 27th 11:00 AM-1:30 PM Our Lady of Mercy Academy 1:00 3:30 PM St. Dominic H.S. Sunday, September 28th 12:00-2:30 PM Holy Trinity H.S. Saturday, October 4th 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Sacred Heart Academy 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Kellenberg Memorial H.S. 2:00-4:30 PM Chaminade H.S. Sunday, October 5th 10:00 AM-1:00 PM St. Anthony s H.S. 2:00-4:30 PM St. Mary s H.S. Saturday, October 18th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM McGann-Mercy Diocesan H.S. 10:30 AM-2:00 PM St. John the Baptist Diocesan H.S. RACHEL S VINEYARD-weekend retreats are a beautiful healing opportunity for any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional o spiritual pain of an abortion. The retreat is a chance to get away from all the daily pressures of work and family and focus on this painful time in life through a supportive and non-judgmental process. Spiritual exercises focusing on God s forgiveness, compassion and mercy are shared, along with psychological exercises that help work through repressed anger and grief that may exist. The next weekend will be held October 3rd-5th. For more information please contact Deacon Joe & Joanne Mc Nicholas (516) 445-3927 or rvr@lifecenterli.org. DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, VOCATIONS OFFICE-Third Fridays-Adoration & Dodgeball October 17th, November 21st, January 16th, February 20th, March 20th, April 17th and May 15th. Each month, young people (13+) throughout the diocese will gather at St. Ignatius in Hicksville for prayer and fellowship. Following a period of Eucharistic adoration, there is a youth social with free food, sports and entertainment. May 15th will be at a location to be announced at a later date. For information please call (516) 5800 x214 or email vocations@drvc.org. A HARVEST HOMECOMING FUNDRAISER-benefitting Homecoming Farm, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Dominic in Amityville will be held on October 5th, 12:00-5:00 PM. Join us for music, dancing, raffles and great food and wine held in beautiful Helen Butler Hall at Dominican Village. Celebrate our honoree, Kathie M. Eagan, Class of 1977, Dominican Commercial HS. Tickets are $60 for adults, $10 for children. For information please contact S. Jeanne Clark at (631) 842-6000 x307 or email earthhomej@aol.com. LONG ISLAND COALITION FOR LIFE, INC-40 Days for Life-You are invited to join Christians around the country in the 40 Days for Life Campaign to bring an end to abortion. From September 24th through November 2nd, pro-life people will be making a concerted effort of prayer and fasting and peaceful vigil on behalf of the unborn babies dying by abortion. The 40-day vigil will take place daily from 7:00 AM-7:00 PM, on the public sidewalk outside the Hempstead Planned Parenthood abortion facility at 540 Fulton Avenue (Hempstead Turnpike, just west of Hofstra). We ask that that you spend at least one hour at the vigil during the 40 days in memory of the unborn babies and all those hurt by abortion. For more information call (631) 243-1435 or 40daysforlifeLI@gmail.com.