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 Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Rev. Francois Eale, In Residence Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Allan Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne Deacon Jean Cantave Masses: Saturdays: 4:30pm Sundays: 8am, 10am, 12pm & 5pm (Christian Rock Mass) Weekdays: 8:30am
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. Faith Formation(1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: 631-754-6436 Music Ministry Music Coordinator & Organist: Anthony V. DiDonna anthonydidonna@gmail.com Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson Junior Choir Director: Anthony V. DiDonna anthonydidonna@gmail.com Youth Band Coordinator: Greg Gullotti: 516-449-4346 ggullotti1@optonline.net Youth Ministry Program Ivonne Porpora: 631-499-3780 saintfrancisyouthministry@gmail.com Altar Servers Diane Young 631-651-5584 DCYoung183@aol.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 St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium.631-651-2655 In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo 631-271-3566 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 Starfish Coffee House / Young Adult Giovanna Maiello onestarfishthrower@gmail.com Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 631-261-5130 Sacramental Life Baptism: Sundays at 1:30pm Contact the Rectory to schedule. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required. 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. 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 Mondays: Holy Hour for Priests 12:30pm 1:30pm 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 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.
July 15, 2018 3 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, July 15, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Shirley Ann O Brien+(10th Anniv.), Patsy Marotta+, Sabina Krajewska+ 12:00pm James Reimer+, Lou Nast+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Monday, July 16, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Diane Coyne 11:30am Frank Tumino+, Sabina Krajewska+, Mary Occhiogrosso+ Tuesday, July 17, 2018 8:30am Ints. of the Parish Staff Wednesday, July 18, 2018 8:30am Sabina Krajewska+ Thursday, July 19, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Jacob & Alyssa Jones Friday, July 20, 2018 8:30am Conversion of America s Heart to End Abortion Saturday, July 21, 2018 4:30am The Sick of the Parish 6:30pm Haitian Mass Sunday, July 22, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Joan Montaigne+ 12:00pm Sabina Krajewska+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Wednesday: St. Camillus de Lellis Friday: St. Apollinaris Saturday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi; Blessed Virgin Mary Ministers for Saturday and Sunday July 21st & July 22nd Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Lois Greaux, Carol Ann Gallo-Russo, Gabriella Horvath, Marie Ingrid Dejoie Lector: Mary Schlaikjer Altar Servers: Christopher Reyes Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Gawaine Esteibar, Pat Ammirato, Clare Intemann, Joan Sepp Lector: Rosemarie Esteibar Altar Servers: Kathryn Morgan 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Joseph Dissler, Peter Dowd, Teresa DeSousa Lector: Linda Bokuniewicz Altar Servers: Will Barbaccia 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Chris Torns, Mariejo Prezeau, George McGann, Barbara Beller, Lynda Kremmelbein Lector: Nancy Christensen Altar Servers: Tiernan Emprimo 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Ivonne Vega-Porpora, Judith Torchon Lector: Albert Porpora Altar Servers: Olivier Michel & James Butron GOD IN ALL In everything, be it a thing sensed, or a thing known, God is hidden within. --St. Bonaventure Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Marilyn Bossi, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Karen Costello, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Lorraine Drouin, Peggy Evans, Gerard Emma, Paul Gabel, John Geiss, Madison Gilbert, Cindy Giordano, Kathleen Gleason, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, Courtney Kane, Sidney Klebenoff, Frank Kotasek, Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Dawn Levchenko, Carmen Lopez, Clementina Maldunado, Kim Massa, Emily McCarthy, Sean McGrath, Coach Sam Maratto, Doris Mickowski, Charles & Maureen Mooney, Sally Mulholland, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Catherine Opray, Bud Pace, Irene Phillips, Concetta Porter, Frances Powers, Elizabeth Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Marlene & Walter Scheppke, Grace Schimmel, Marian Santosus, Eleanor A. Thompson, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
July 15, 2018 4 Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist Visit our Redeemer in Eucharistic Adoration. Mondays & Fridays 9am 5pm We adore You, Lord Jesus Christ, here and in all Your churches in the whole world, and we bless You Because by Your holy cross You have redeemed the world. (St. Francis of Assisi) For more information contact: Buckleys @ 631-651-2619 or Lobassos @ 631-486-2155 Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land October 13-22 Fr. Peter is our Spiritual Guide (206TOURS) Price $3,999.00 All inclusive If interested call Fr. Peter at Rectory ASAP, over 25 people are already enrolled Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) is the first indigenous religious congregation of India founded by Saint Kuriakos Elias Chavara. There are more than 2000 CMI members serving in 35 countries in the fields of pastoral care, education, social apostolate, health care, mass media and ecumenism. Currently more than 100 priests are serving in the USA and many more are serving in Africa, Latin America, Australia and Europe. Fr. Jacob Achandy, CMI will be at our parish this weekend to preach at all Masses about their missionary activities. There will be a second collection and your generous financial support and prayers will be highly appreciated. Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) June 24th s weekly offering:$9,185.00 July 1st s weekly offering: TBA Last year s weekly offering: $9,884.50 Bulletin Reflection Today s readings are about being chosen and sent. The prophet Amos was chosen by the Lord and sent to use his talents for the people of God. The Gospel recounts the story of the sending of the 12 disciples. St. Paul reminds us that we too, are chosen. To whom have I been sent? For what have I been chosen? Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who develop their talent to the fullest and serve our community in ministries ranging from computers to religious education, from Outreach to parish choir, from prayer groups to youth groups, etc. July 15-Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: In the Gospel today we see how Jesus sent his Apostles out two by two. From the beginning of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, members visit in pairs two by two, those who are poor and needy in their homes. It is there, in the family setting, that Vincentians listen, offer humble advice, and render assistance. Have you considered answering the call to help serve the poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? SUNDAY READINGS for next week, July 22nd: Jeremiah 23:1 6 Woe to the shepherds who destroy and sca er the flock. Ephesians 2:13 18 For he is our peace, he who made both one. Mark 6:30 34 [Jesus'] heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings.
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July 15, 2018 7 The Weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner for July 2nd is Janet Rinker! DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP Thursdays, 1-3pm in the basement auditorium here at St. Francis. Every First Saturday - join in praying 1000 Hail Marys in the church at 6:30pm The Weekly Booster Club Winner for July 9th will be announced next week! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! Won t you join Fr. Paul Driscoll on Monday, July 16th to celebrate Holy Mass at 11:30am in honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. The Church invites young and old to be enrolled in Our Lady s brown scapular. A brief ceremony of enrollment will follow Mass. All are then welcomed to enjoy lunch with the Lay Carmelites of St. Francis. Newly Baptized: Victoria Elisabette Accardi Emmy Rose Capasso James William Davey Cole Ayden Osse Matias Francisco De La Rosa Olivia Jane Christophersen Myllie Anne Mergille Amelia Rose Malone Joseph Scott Munyon, Jr. Noah Scott Munyon Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 7/13/18 Volvick Osse 7/20/18 Volvick Osse 7/27/18 Martha Pierce 8/3/2018 Gladys Prudent If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794 To all Volunteers and Members of Ministries at St. Francis! Thanks to all of you belong to a ministry or volunteer in any capacity at St. Francis. Many new volunteers have signed up after our Stewardship campaign. PLEASE NOTE: ALL VOLUNTEERS IN OUR CHURCH MUST MEET THE DIOCESAN REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE: Submit a Background Screening Form Submit a Code of Conduct Form Submit a Volunteer Request Form Attend a VIRTUS training session (a 3 hour class in the protection of our children) If you re a new volunteer and you haven t filled these forms out or attended VIRTUS, please do so right away. Forms and information can be obtained through your ministry head, at the rectory, or by contacting Anita Modelewski at 631-754-6436. Thank you!
July 15, 2018 8 St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner Needs Donations: Huggies diapers sizes,3,4,5 and 6. We also need baby wipes and shampoo. Donations should be placed in the wooden bin in the Hallway to left of the vestibule. We are unable to take big items, if the item doesn t fit in the bin, please don t leave it. We thank you so much for your generosity as always. Check out our new CDs $4 each Many titles to choose from! 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
July 15, 2018 9 Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang St Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn *For applications and further information about retreats and mission trips go to: capuchin.org Altar Servers are needed! If you can help please contact Deacon Allan at 754-6436 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! 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 7/15 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 372 Sandwiches!! Thanks to all who helped! 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 email: Anthony DiDonna: AnthonyDidonna@gmail.com
July 15, 2018 10 Registration Forms available on our website and in the vestibule
July 15, 2018 11 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 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. Our meetings are held at 1pm on the second Tuesday of the month, in St. Hugh's School Cafeteria. Located off New York Ave. & Pulaski Rd., Huntington Station. Enter from Pulaski Rd. New members welcome. Dues $2.00. Call Elaine at (631) 425-1131 for further information. Please Patronize Our Bulle n Adver sers Thanks to our adver sers who sponsor this bulle n. Support them with your business. 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. Seeking volunteer(s) for Paumanack Village 3 and 4 Island Harvest Pickup Our community volunteer is undergoing medical procedures and has indefinitely resigned from her volunteering duties until she has recovered. We are looking for someone to pick up and drop off donations once a week no distribution necessary. Please call Megan at 631-266-1279 if you are interested in helping!