June 25, 2017 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Jean Cantave Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am 3:30pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm Closed 12:30pm 1:15pm Daily Evenings: By appointment only Parish Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon 5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass) Monday Friday: 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: as announced. Sacramental Life Baptism: Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm Parents should contact the Rectory before the birth of the child. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required after the interview. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call the rectory at least six months in advance for an appointment with a parish priest. A marriage preparation program is required. Penance/ Reconciliation: Saturdays 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. Faith Formation (1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: 631-754-6436 Music Ministry Music Coordinator & Organist: Anthony V. DiDonna: 631-748-6780 Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson Junior Choir Director: Anthony V. DiDonna: 631-748-6780 Youth Band Coordinator: Greg Gullotti: 516-449-4346 ggullotti1@optonline.net Youth Ministry Program Ivonne Porpora: 631-499-3780 stfranyouth@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 Marilyn Reilly: 631-261-2093 Ushers Paul Sepp: 631-368-7673 New Parishioners Every family should be properly registered. Please stop in the sacristy after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office during office hours to pick up a census form. Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am 8:00pm 10pm with Benediction Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A. 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 Wednesdays: 6:30pm 7:30pm Fridays: 2:00pm 3:00pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: 631-261-0816 Haitian Mass Every 3rd Saturday: 6:30pm Deacon Jean Cantave : 631-896-3747 Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 631-261-5130 St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium. 631-651-2655 In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: 631-271-3566 Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo 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
June 25, 2017 2 Mission Statement: St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments. We are sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer, liturgical celebrations and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable. In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the good news of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action. MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, June 25, 2017 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Kathryn Elaine Knapp+, Michael Albino+ 12:00pm Nicholas & Rose Trotta+, Ints. of the Buckley Family, Anthony Biondi+, Nat Felder+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Carol McDonald+ Monday, June 26, 2017 8:30am Edward Klein+ Tuesday, June 27, 2017 8:30am Edward Klein+ Wednesday, June 28, 2017 8:30am Bob Defilippis+ Thursday, June 29, 2017 8:30am Tyler Hancock+ Friday, June 30, 2017 8:30am Jeanette McKay+ Saturday, July 1, 2017 11:30am First Saturday: Gina Sepe+ 4:30pm Fritz & Mariejo Prezeau (50th Wedding Anniversary), Ints. of George & Evelyn Lenz+ Sunday, July 2, 2017 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Marie & Frank DiLorenzo+ 12:00pm Ethel Sciacco+, Anthony Biondi+, William Marino+, Jacqueline Wilkin+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Ints. of Anna Joan Sullivan & Family, Alma May Todd+ Ministers for Saturday and Sunday July 1st & 2nd Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Marie Ingrid DeJoie, Frances Takach, Lisa Love, Carol Ann Gallo Russo, Eileen McGloin Lector: Patrick Brennan Altar Servers: Christopher Reyes & Liam Leary Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Gawaine Esteibar, Clare Intemann, Carol Queally, Ellen Levanti Lector: Rosemarie Esteibar Altar Servers: Kathryn Morgan 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, William O Brien, Craig Butler, Nathan Kerr Lector: Linda Bokuniewicz Altar Servers: Valerie Giannotti & Will Barbaccia 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Diane French, Chris Torns, George McGann, Kathleen Dyckes Lector: Ellen Lobasso Altar Servers: Alex & Amanda Torres 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Diane Young, Cathy Kitakis Lector: Michael Kitakis Altar Servers: Olivier Michel & Michael Young Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby July 2nd: TBA Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Marilyn Bossi, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Denise Cotuleo, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Lorraine Drouin, Peggy Evans, Gerard Emma, Walter Fay, Liam Forstor, Paul Gabel, Jean Garvey, John Geiss, Madison Gilbert, Kathleen Gleason, Domenic Guerriero, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, August Justesen, Courtney Kane, Frank Kotasek, Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Janice A. Lewis, Carmen Lopez, Clementina Maldunado, Kim Massa, Emily McCarthy, Sean McGrath, Coach Sam Maratto, Doris Mickowski, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Catherine Opray, Bud Pace, Philip Gene Phelan, Irene Phillips, Concetta Porter, Frances Powers, Eli Pritchard, Marion Pritchard, Debby Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Grace Schimmel, Marian Stewart, Beatrice Sullivan, Eleanor A. Thompson, Frank Tumino, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
June 25, 2017 3 Fr. Scaria s Conference Fr. Scaria who is well-known to most parishioners as our Summer Helping Priest, is a scholar of distinction. He holds a Doctorate in Moral Theology from the University of Louvain in Belgium. He teaches in an important regional seminary and is the author of seven books on currently disputed topics in morality. Fr. Scaria has kindly consented to conduct 6 summer workshops (morning & evening) on areas of his expertise. Here are the dates, times and topics (cut out this section and post on your home bulletin board). Tues., July 11th 10:00am Lower Church Wed., July 12th 7:30pm Lower Church Topic: Physician-Assisted Suicide & Mercy Killing Tues., July 18th 10:00am Lower Church Wed., July 19th 7:30pm Lower Church Topic: Artificial Reproductive Technologies Tues., July 25th 10:00am Rectory Wed., July 26th 7:30pm Rectory Topic: Pope Francis on Family Life Tues., August 1st 10:00am Rectory Wed., August 2nd 7:30pm Rectory Topic: Organ Donation & Transplantation Tues., August 8th 10:00am Lower Church Wed., August 9th 7:30pm Lower Church Topic: Truthfulness, Lies & Mental Reservation Tues., August 15th 10:00am Lower Church Wed., August 16th 7:30pm Lower Church Topic: Care for Elderly People Come to as many as you can. Each is an independent discussion. Bring a friend or neighbor. Here s a chance to ask those questions that you wanted to ask but didn t or asked and was confused or troubled by the answer given. Learn the mind of the Church on these issues that so impact our lives today! Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 Church Grounds Hamburgers - Hot Dogs - Chicken Wings Sausage & Peppers - Corn on the Cob Haitian Food - Baked Goods - Coffee Beer - Wine - Soda [additional cost] Bounce House - Bocce Ball - Horseshoes Facepainting - Games for Children of all ages
June 25, 2017 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) 6/11 weekly offering: $7,936.00 6/4 weekly offering: $9,201.72 Last year s weekly offering: $8,195.50 Bulletin Reflection The Psalmist assures us that the Lord hears the poor. Often, however He answers their need through the generous gifts of good stewards. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who embrace Jesus teaching that caring for the needs of the poor is to serve Christ himself. June 25: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time In the Gospel today, we hear Jesus say: Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to acknowledge the goodness of the Father by assisting families by providing food and money for utility and rent bills. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, July 2nd: 2 Kings 4:8 11, 14 16a Elisha promised, This me next year you will be cradling a baby son. Romans 6:3 4, 8 11 We were indeed buried with him through bap sm into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. Ma hew 10:37 42 [Jesus said,]...whoever does not take up his cross and follow a er me is not worthy of me. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings. Join Fr. Peter Kaczmarek on a Pilgrimage to Fatima, Spain &Lourdes October 25 November 3, 2017 $3,799 from New York, NY Optional Post-Tour to Paris & Lisieux November 3-7, 2017 additional $1,399 www.pilgrimages.com/frkaczmarek Stop by the office or call and we will send you an attractive color brochure!
June 25, 2017 5 Even if you can t come on pilgrimage with us, come to watch the film on the miraculous apparition site of Our Lady of Good Help. On Friday evening, June 30 @ 7:30pm, some of our pilgrims will meet in the lower church to get a preview of and reason for our excitement. An American Pilgrimage A bus pilgrimage to Our Lady of Good Help Shrine in Green Bay Wisconsin is being planned by the Lay Carmelite community in our parish. Parishioners are invited. The dates are August 21-22-23, 2017. At this time the estimated cost per person is $350 for the bus, plus lodging for 1-2 nights and food. The number participating must be determined in order to finalize cost and reserve the bus and shrine for our group. This is the site of the only Church approved apparition of the Blessed Mother in the United States. If interested, call Mike Lobasso @ 631-486-2155 ASAP! National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help Champion Shrine is one of a dozen religious sites in the world that have been approved by the Catholic Church as a Marian apparition site. This means the Catholic Church has deemed worthy of belief that Jesus Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, appeared here. We hope you will come and be with Mary here, as well. Pray, through the intercessory prayer, to her Son, Jesus, at the actual site of her appearance in th apparition oratory; participate in Mass and special services at the Apparition Chapel; or immerse in quiet prayer and reflection on the grounds. You will find at Champion a reverent, humble and peaceful place of rich Marian devotion. The storied history of the Blessed Mother s appearances to a young Belgium immigrant, Adele Brise, is retold to all pilgrims. We share in the mission the Queen of Heaven entrusted to Adele in 1859. Go gather, teach, pray. In December of 2010, after discernment and upon review of the findings of three renowned Mariologists, The Most Rev. David L. Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay, publicly declared the events, apparitions and locutions given to Adele Brise in October 1859 exhibited the substance of supernatural character. The church confirmed these findings; as such, the apparitions have been deemed worthy of belief. Presently, this is the only church-approved Marian apparition site in the United States of America. In August 2016, Champion Shrine received another important affirmation by the Church when the United States of Catholic Bishops granted the designation of National Shrine to the Shrine of Our Good Help. Next Sunday is Food Collec on Sunday Baskets will be available at the doors of the church for your contribu ons. Please help to feed the hungry of the parish. Congratulations to Chaminade High School Graduates Marc Anthony Bedoya National Honor Society President s Award for Educational Excellence Honor Character Certificate Academic High School Diploma and Quinton Roger Flore National Honor Society Fordham University Jogues Scholarship Fordham University Tuition Award Loyola University Maryland Presidential Scholarship Marist College Presidential Scholarship Siena College Presidential Scholarship President s Award for Educational Excellence Honor Character Certificate Academic High School Diploma During the 8am Mass on Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 2017, we celebrated a Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) wherein Mr. Oliver Daniel Balena completed reception of the sacrament of initiation the sacrament of Confirmation. Fr. Peter was the primary celebrant administering the sacrament, assisted by Deacon Jim. As Mr. Balena is an NYPD officer, he chose the confirmation name of Michael the Archangel who is the patron saint of police officers. Oliver was accompanied by his sponsor, Mr. James Gribbin, as well as other family members and friends. We, as a community, pray for Oliver Daniel Balena that he may have the help and guidance of the Holy Spirit to persevere faithfully in work and home life. Holy Hour for Priests Mondays 12:30-1:30pm Anyone able to commit to this prayer event, call 631-486-2155. First Saturday devotions at St. Francis @ 11:00am. Join us for Confession & Rosary Holy Mass at 11:30am
June 25, 2017 The 2nd annual Father's Day Wiffleball Tournament was held this past weekend benefiting the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul and Greenlawn Civic Association (who started a need based Scholarship Fund) raising more than $8,000 from generous individuals and businesses in the community. Twelve teams participated in Saturday's Festivities at Harborfields High School with Holden Miller (Captain), Samuel Miller, Tyler Farrago And Justin Diorio winning the Tournament. Every year, the winning team will have their names placed on a Trophy plaque and displayed at the Broadway Pizza of Greenlawn location. There was also a "Home Run" Derby Contest. Matthew Gottlieb hit the longest Home Run with a 104-foot Bomb. His 6 year old son, Nolan, won he home run derby with seven home runs. C.J. Finnegan came in in second place with 4 blasts and "Elijah Churchill's" won the "Slow Pitch" Tournament. 6 Next Sunday is Food CollecƟon Sunday Baskets will be available at the doors of the church for your contribu ons. Please help to feed the hungry of the parish.
June 25, 2017 7 St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner Needs Donations: Huggies diapers sizes, 3,4,5 and 6. We also need baby wipes and shampoo. We thank you so much for your generosity as always. Donations should be placed in the crib located on the right of the vestibule in the Church. 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 Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 6/23/17 Dawn Chaffin 6/30/17 Rosemarie Esteibar 7/7/17 Rosemarie Esteibar If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794 The weekly St. Francis Booster Club winner for 6/12 is: Linda Roth The weekly winner for 6/19 is: Anne Martin Walsh Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Catechists who volunteer their time to teach your children. They are as Pope Francis has acknowledged THE PEOPLE WHO KEEP THE MEMORY OF GOD ALIVE; THEY KEEP IT ALIVE IN THEMSELVES AND THEY ARE ABLE TO REVIVE IT IN OTHERS. Though Religious Education has ended, please keep in mind throughout the Summer that God is always with us and should be in our thoughts. It is important to help our children understand the importance of our Faith in their lives. Please help to set a good example for your children by praying with them, taking them to Mass every Sunday and teaching them to be loving Catholics. The success of our program depends on parents and parishioners who graciously volunteer to be Catechists/ Teachers. Catechists break open the teachings and share the values of our Faith; while also learning and developing a closer relationship with Jesus and His Church. If you are interested in becoming a Catechist, please contact me. Registration information for the 2017-2018 school year is available on-line: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org The registration fee is $140 each of your first two children and $45 for your third child enrolled in our program. Thank you for making our program a successful one. With your cooperation, we look forward to another blessed year. Faithfully yours in Christ, Deacon Allan D. Longo, DFF 631-754-6436 Altar Servers are needed! If you can help please contact Deacon Allan at 754-6436
June 25, 2017 8 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 7/16 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 100 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 call Anthony DiDonna: 631-748-6780
June 25, 2017 9 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 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. Experience increased trust and intimacy in your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are Nov 3-5, 2017 in Huntington, NY and Jul 7-9, 2017 in Manchester, CT. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit us at http://www.wwmeli.org. Evening Daily Rosary at St. Anthony of Padua In honor of the 100th Anniversary of Our lady of Fatima, Let us reflect together on Our Lady s monthly apparitions by answering her call to pray the daily rosary. A rosary prayer group is being held each evening until Oct. 13th the last appearance of Our Lady to the three Portuguese shepherd children 100 years ago. Prayer Times are as follows: Mon-Sat 7pm* Sun 8pm *Thurs prayer will be held in lower part of the church 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. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP St. Patrick s Church, 400 Main Street, Huntington Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Rectory basement. We are a group of women who have been afflicted with this disease and we meet to lend support to one another through our difficult times. If you are interested in learning more about our group feel free to contact Marlene Gerdts (631) 549-3447 or Jean Whitcomb (631) 261-1166. All are welcomed. Preparing for Marriage? Engaged Encounter is an effective PreCana program designed to provide you with the tools for a successful marriage. Couples are given the opportunity to explore many aspects of their relationship through a series of presentations, writings and dialog. There are no group discussions. Our next weekend will be held at the Montfort Spirituality Center in Bay Shore July 14-16. For information/registration please call 631-563-1032 or visit www.engagedencounterli.org