ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

July 20, 2014 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: 757-7435 FAX #757-0469 E-mail: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org 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 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 757-7435. Faith Formation (1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: 754-6436 Music Ministry Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson Junior Choir Director: Marianne Craven 368-3141 CRAVEBO36@gmail.com Youth Band Coordinator: Greg Gullotti: ggullotti1@optonline.net Organists: Theresa Bissex 759-1372 Shira Fishkin Youth Ministry Program stfranyouth@gmail.com Pastoral Care Road Angels: 261-4837 Communion to the Homebound: 514-9916 Ministry of Consolation & Bereavement Diane Lake: 499-0395 Liturgical Ministry Lector & Eucharistic Ministers Marilyn Reilly: 261-2093 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. Please call the rectory. Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at 8:00am Rosary: Daily at 8:00am and 9:10am Holy Hours In the church Wednesdays: 7:00pm 8:00pm Fridays: 2:00pm 3:00pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: 261-0816 Haitian Mass Every 3rd Saturday: 6:30pm Deacon Jean Cantave :923-0556 Parish Programs Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 261-5130 St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium. 651-2655 In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: 271-3566 Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo Little People s Liturgy Sundays at the 10:00am Mass. Louise Mordarski: 796-2070 Rosy Mandel: 651-8431 PB&J Gang 3rd Sunday of the month Leslie Kulewicz: 754-2132 Ivonne Porpora: 499-3780

July 20, 2014 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, July 20, 2014 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Walter Montaigne+, Marguerite Cefalu+, Kate Porto+, Anne DeCarmine+(10th Anniv.) 12:00pm Rose Madonia+, Mary & William Puka+, Doreen Finley+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Monday, July 21, 2014 8:30am Ints. of the Holy Father, Pope Francis Tuesday, July 22, 2014 8:30am Conversion of America s Heart to End Abortion Wednesday, July 23, 2014 8:30am Eugene Burns+ Thursday, July 24, 2014 8:30am The Sick of the Parish Friday, July 25, 2014 8:30am Brian Tancredi+ Saturday, July 26, 2014 4:30pm Michael Imbasciani+ Sunday, July 27, 2014 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Winifred Miller+ 12:00pm Lou Nast+, Daniel Albert McKenna+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Ministers for Saturday and Sunday July 26th & 27th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Thomas Lemp, Eileen McGloin, Lisa Love, Joe Clines Lector: Mary Lemp Altar Servers: Michael & Christian Finnegan Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Rachel DeRiso, Arlene Spampinato, Helen Flanders, Joan Collins Lector: Marilyn Reilly Altar Servers: Julia Slawinski 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Charles Giardino, Carol Nucci, Phineas Reichert, Pam Capotosto Lector: Linda Bokuniewicz Altar Servers: Elias Smith 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Nancy Christensen, Mariejo Prezeau, Janice Reichert Emprimo Lector: George Pozderec Altar Servers: Tiernan Reichert 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Diane French, Marie Cantave Lector: Michael Kitakis Altar Servers: 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 27th: *John Bligh, Pat Ammirato, Ann Cajigas, MaryAnn Fetzer, Bob Kiley, Judy McKenna, Anita Modelewski, Chris Torns Please pray for the sick of the Parish Bruna Ambrose, The Bauge Family, Patrick Bissex, Susan Bitonti, Frank Bitonti, Josephine & Christopher Caiozzo, Elizabeth Caroll, Ruperto Caruajal, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Roy Chowdry, Nina Crilly, Patricia Davis, Walter Dichurt, Joseph & Peggy Dissler, Glenn & Josephine Eisenbruch, Walter Fay, Paul Gabel, Kathleen Gleason, Connie Granite, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Gus Hueber, Bonnie Inzalaco, August Justesen, Courtney Kane, Don & Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Janice A. Lewis, Peter LoRe, Gil Lorenz, Clementina Maldunado, Carol McDonald, Sean McGrath, John Mulrooney, Thomas Nash, Joan Neibuhr, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Joan O Neil, Philip Gene Phelan, The Porter Family, Bella Claire Pozderec, Karim Pozderec, Debby Quartin, Regina Rakowski, Lillian Sanchez, Eleanor A. Thompson, Leslie Malone Walker, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young

July 20, 2014 3 - So, where are you going on vacation? - I m hanging out in my own backyard! Just as we say beauty is in the eye of the beholder so too a vacation is what you make of it! We might be going all the way to California or even to Europe, but with the wrong mind set we won t have any fun and certainly will not be refreshed. Even if our biggest summer trip is to a local town beach and even if we didn t get into the water, it can be with the right disposition, a true moment of tranquility and renewal! A famous author put it this way, Take time and sharpen the saw. If we just keep working the saw day in and day out, it will eventually grow dull and inefficient - we will not be accomplishing our tasks in the right way. Taking time out to sharpen the saw that is to restore ourselves to a good energy level is the wise thing to do. The summer affords numerous opportunities. Keep it simple. Even if you don t get out of your own backyard, take the time to enjoy it and stop criticizing yourself because you never built the patio the neighbor down the block put up for himself. With the right approach one can take a number of mini-vacations and so experience renewal. If you can t get away physically you can pause, relax, enjoy and be at peace interiorly. Of course, getting to Church helps too! As Jesus said to his Apostles, Come away and rest awhile. Mass Intentions are available for weekday and weekend Masses! The offering is $20. Stop by the Rectory to select a Mass for a loved one living or deceased and experience the satisfying thought that you have united your personal prayer to the public and official prayers of the Church.

July 20, 2014 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: $8,948.50 Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! Bulletin Reflection Good stewards in a parish are like the yeast in today s gospel. Their selfless gifts of time and talent help the parish grow and thrive, and their example inspires others to become good stewards too. Newly Baptized: Bianca N. St. Juste Daniel Joseph Roth Madison Grace Teitscheid Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who recognize that although each of us has our own unique gifts to share, our mission is the same - to serve others and help build God s kingdom. July 20 Sixteen Sunday in Ordinary Time: Hearing this Gospel, we can trust that God knows our love and good deeds, and that he will mercifully gather us into his kingdom. This week, please say a special prayer each day for the poor and forgotten in our parish. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, July 27th Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 A king wishes for a las ng kingdom. He finds it in true service to God. Romans 8:28-30 Paul reminds us that God is on the side of those who respond in love to God s love for them. From all eternity God has planned their salva on. Ma hew 13:44-52 Jesus teaches that the kingdom of heaven is like a valuable treasure. The finder does whatever is necessary to obtain it. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings.

July 20, 2014 5 Remember Your Loved Ones With Annual Memorial Candles that brighten your intentions all year long A small plaque displaying the name of your loved one or a special intention will be mounted before each candle. Plaques will remain on display for the time subscribed and may be renewed or rededicated for additional six or twelve month periods. The offering for each candle has been reduced to $60 for 6 months or $100 for 12 months per name, which will support the work and needs of St. Francis Parish. Brochures are located in the vestibule and by the Memorial Candles. Road Angels are needed to drive parishioners to and from doctor appointments. Please call the Pastoral Care Office if you can help! 261-4837

July 20, 2014 6 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi Tuesday: St. Mary Magdalene Wednesday: St. Bridget Thursday: St. Sharbel Makhluf Friday: St. James Saturday: Ss. Joachim and Anne Volunteers Needed For our new St. Francis Gift Boutique Volunteer for 1/2 hour after the 8, 10 or 12:00 Mass New and Exciting Gifts ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CALL 631-514-9916 Trip to Lancaster Wednesday, July 23, 2014 * Please bring bagged lunch and snacks. Bus will depart at 8:00am from the St. Francis of Assisi parking lot. We will make a quick rest stop along the way. Stops: Kitchen Kettle Village has over 30 shops. You can taste fresh jams, Jellies, spreads and pickled vegetables. Young ones may enjoy decorating a cookie to eat later. Sight and Sound Theatre production of Moses Immediately following the show we will go and sit down to have a family style Amish farm feast at Plain and Fancy restaurant. Finally we will return to St. Francis with new memories to share. 631-754-6436

July 20, 2014 7 If you made a pledge to the Capital Campaign, you can expect a statement for redemption soon. Any redemption questions feel free to contact : Jackie Vano, Lynch Development Associates 74 New York Ave. Suite 2 Huntington, NY 11743 631-351-1368 Jvano@LynchDevelopment.com Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 7/25/14 Elizabeth Lockwood 8/8/14 Mary Ann Farmer If you would like to be added to the list, please call 631-599-0802 DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP Thursdays, 7-9pm in the basement auditorium here at St. Francis. The St. Francis weekly Booster Club Winner will be announced next week! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! 24/7 Prayer Ministry Call 631-514-9916 Pray With Deacon Dave Campbell Thus says the Lord, your redeemer, who formed you from the womb: I am the Lord, who made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens; when I spread out the earth, who was with Me? Isaiah 44: 24 RESPECT LIFE NEWS Indeed, the human person has been endowed with a very exalted dignity, which is rooted in the intimate bond that unites him with his Creator: a reflection of God s own reality shines out in the human person, in every person, whatever the stage or condition of his life. Pope Benedict XVI, address on The Human Embryo in the Preimplantation Phase Feb. 27, 2006 *Performance by Father Charles and his sister, Laurie to benefit the Life Center on Monday, July 28 th Jones Beach Band Shell (7 9:30 PM) STAND UP FOR LIFE is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, 2014. Please mark your calendar and join us along Route 25 and Route 110 (2:00-3:30 pm) as we stand together proclaiming the pro-life message. All our precious babies are growing as well as Baby Corner! You have helped to diaper and provide layettes for our babies during the past eleven years! We go through lots of diapers as we hand deliver many packages along with baby wipes and other baby necessities each month. Our St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner greatly needs Huggies and Pampers diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6, unscented baby wipes, unscented baby wash, jars of stage 2 and 3 baby food, and baby coupons. Yes, we do accept opened packages of diapers. Each day we thank Our Lord through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Francis for all you do for our precious babies and their families. Wish to join our ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE? Please call our rectory at 631-757-7435. Intercessions for Life: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time For the vulnerable in our society-the unborn, the elderly, migrants, and the poor: that they may be treated with respect, dignity and love. Let us pray. Word of Life: All of us must care for life, cherish life, with tenderness, warmth for others, to have concern in my heart for others. Caring for life from the beginning to the end, what a simple thing, what a beautiful thing So, go forth and don t be discouraged. Care for life. It s worth it. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (now Pope Francis), homily for the feast of St. Raymond Nonnatus, patron saint of expectant mothers and newborns, August 31, 2005 *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 bring donations of baby equipment such as cribs, strollers, car seats, etc. to their Deer Park location as we cannot accept them at our Church.) The Life Center s Life Line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week at 631-243-0066. Please continue to pray each day for our precious babies born and unborn and their parents!!! Pray the rosary for the conversion of America s heart to end abortion.

July 20, 2014 8 GOD - UNITED Please join us at our next PB&J Gang date: Sunday, July 20th 6:30-8:00pm NEWS Hip hip hooray! We made an amazing 545 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!

July 20, 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 Looking for members of the St. Agnes Cathedral High School Class of 1978 for a September Reunion. E-mail us at stagnesreunion.1978@gmail.com or friend one of us on Facebook: Jim Jacaruso, Scott Pfaltz, Patrice Gaynor Galligan or Kelly Thurston. St. Elizabeth of Hungary Vacation Bible School Camp July 28 August 1 9:30am 12:30pm Email: youth@stelizabeth.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. A Day to Celebrate Recovery at the Shrine- Saturday, August 9th Presentation begins at 10AM followed by Mass at and Blessing of 12-Step Walk & Matt Talbot Shrine by Bishop Robert Brennan. A performance of The Prodigal Daughter by Doreen Firestone begins at 1:30. Location: Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, 258 Eastport Manor Rd., Manorville, NY 11949. For more information call 631-325-0661 or visit www.ourladyoftheisland.org. 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.