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
April 1, 2018 2 Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Rev. Francois Eale, In Residence 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 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Alfonso Iadevaia+, Walter Fay+, Ints. of George & Diana Robedee 12:00pm Mario Piscitelli+, Kenneth Wilkinsen+, Angelo & Vincenza Abbatiello+, Patrice Mulvihill+, Giuseppe Buffalino+ 2:00pm Youth of St. Francis, George & Evelyn Lenz+ Monday, April 2, 2018 8:30am Edmund J. Gannon+ Tuesday, April 3, 2018 8:30am Sophie Perz+ Wednesday, April 4, 2018 8:30am Bob Defilippis+ Thursday, April 5, 2018 8:30am In Thanksgiving to St. Joseph Cupertino Friday, April 6, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Kimberly & Emma Lobasso Saturday, April 7, 2018 11:30am First Saturday 4:30pm Ellen McGann Lavan+, Patrice Mulvihill+, Thomas Lupich, Jr.+ Sunday, April 8, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Jean R. Morcone+, Michelle Walden+, James Philip Clarke+, Addys Hagstrom+, Special Intention 12:00pm Joseph Campbell+, Lori Miller+, Joseph Maniscalco+, Kenneth Evans+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Faye Zammillo+ Ministers for Saturday and Sunday April 7th & 8th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: TBA Lector: TBA Altar Servers: Owen Murphy Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: TBA Lector: TBA Altar Servers: Anthony & Vincent Alfiero 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: TBA Lector: TBA Altar Servers: Elijah & Giancarlo Porpora 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: TBA Lector: TBA Altar Servers: Tiernan Emprimo 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: TBA Lector: TBA Altar Servers: Michael Young & James Butron SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Monday: Monday within the Octave of Easter Tuesday: Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Wednesday: Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Thursday: Thursday within the Octave of Easter Friday: Friday within the Octave of Easter; First Friday; Julian Calendar Good Friday Saturday: Saturday within the Octave of Easter; First Saturday 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, Baby Layla Rose Edwards, Peggy Evans, Gerard Emma, Walter Fay, Paul Gabel, Jean Garvey, John Geiss, Madison Gilbert, Cindy Giordano, Kathleen Gleason, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, Courtney Kane, Janice Kerr, Sidney Klebenoff, 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, Sally Mulholland, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Catherine Opray, Bud Pace, Philip Gene Phelan, Irene Phillips, Concetta Porter, Frances Powers, Eli Pritchard, Debby Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Marlene Scheppke, Grace Schimmel, Eleanor A. Thompson, Frank Tumino, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
April 1, 2018 3 Easter Greetings from the Pastor & Staff Fr. Peter, Priests, Deacons & Staff of St. Francis are wishing all of you a Blessed Easter and we re keeping you in our prayers. May it be a day of faith in the Risen Christ and also filled with the promise of springtime to come, a great day for all! The Rectory, Pastoral Care & Religious Ed Offices will be closed Monday, April 2 for Easter URGENT PLEA Fellow parishioners; A co-worker and good friend of ours has taken ill. In a matter of a very short period of time both of his kidneys are operating at about 12% of their normal function. He desperately needs a kidney transplant. I am asking for prayers for him and if anyone, or anyone you know might be willing to donate a kidney, or if you have any questions, please contact myself or Dennis Harrington at the following; Mike Mordarski mikemord24@optonline.net cell # 516-662-3202 Dennis Harrington dennis@meadowbrookclub.com cell # 516-567-2914 Thank you and God Bless you! Mike Mordarski Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land October 13-22 Fr. Peter is our Spiritual Guide (206TOURS) Price $3,999.00 All inclusive Call Fr. Peter at Rectory or 206Tours at 1-800-206-8687
April 1, 2018 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last week s weekly offering: TBA Last year s weekly offering: $8,503.00 Bulletin Reflection Alleluia! Christ is risen and is victorious over sin and death! We are good stewards of our faith if, like St. Paul, we share this good news whenever and wherever we can. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish whose lives reflect the joy of Christ s Resurrection. Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 4/6/18 4/13/18 4/27/18 4/4/18 4/11/18 Don & Dawn Chaffin Marie Cantave Elizabeth Lockwood Terry Iaquinto Diane Young If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794 April 1-Easter Sunday: Today as we celebrate the feast of Easter we find the challenge of also seeing and believing the resurrection that comes through our own lives of self-sacrifice which brings new life to others. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will show the love of the Risen Christ by bringing your love to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, April 8th: Acts 4:32 35 The community of believers was of one heart and mind. 1 Jn 5:1 6 And the victory that conquers the world is our faith. The Weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner for 3/19 is: Rosemarie McDowell! Jn 20:19 31 [Jesus said,] Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings. Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!
April 1, 2018 5 The Holy Father s Intention for April That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths.
April 1, 2018 6 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
April 1, 2018 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 wooden bins in the Hallway to left of the vestibule. First Saturday devotions at St. Francis @ 11:00am. Join us for Confession & Rosary Holy Mass at 11:30am DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP Thursdays, 1-3pm in the basement auditorium here at St. Francis. Is God Calling You to Grow in Your Spirituality? An open invitation to the men of St. Francis of Assisi: It doesn t matter what age you are: 20,30,40 or older because in our society today, many men cannot find the time in their busy lives to grow in their spirituality. The men s retreat offers a way to spend some special time with other men in growing in our Catholic faith. The retreat begins on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 7:00pm with dinner and prayer and ends Sunday, April 8th after the 11:00am Mass. The retreat offers men a special time and place to experience God s peace and graces in their lives. The retreat is held at the Passionist Retreat House located in Jamaica Estates, all meals are served in the dining room, all retreatants have their own private bedroom, bathrooms are only steps away. If you would like additional information, please call the Retreat House at 718-739-1229 or George at 631-261-5771. Hope to see you there!
April 1, 2018 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 4/15 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 721 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 *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 Jr. Choir Calling all boys and girls, grade 2-7. 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 at AnthonyDidonna@gmail.com
April 1, 2018 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 Volunteers Needed! Paumanack Village is looking for volunteers interested in helping with food pick up from Island Harvest in Hauppauge on Monday mornings each week. The food is picked up at the warehouse and then dropped off at Paumanack Village 3 & 4. Anyone interested in helping should contact Mary D'Agostino, Service Coordinator, Paumanack Village 1 & 2. Worldwide Marriage Encounter "Untie him and let him go." Let the love of God free us from any fetters in our marriages by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Apr 27-29, 2018 in Huntington, NY and Nov 16-18, 2018 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at http://www.wwmeli.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. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: St. Mary s Parish in East Islip is offering a free 8 week support group for adults who are struggling to cope with the death of a loved one. Registration is required for this group, which begins on Wednesday, May 9 th from 7:00-9:00 pm. The group will run for 8 consecu ve weeks through June 27 th. Refreshments will be served. For information and/or registration, please call the rectory @ (631) 581-4266, x-100. Please note the groups are open to people of all faith denominations. In order to participate in this group, the death must have occurred prior to February 21, 2018. Please Patronize Our Bulle n Adver sers Thanks to our adver sers who sponsor this bulle n. Support them with your business.