Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew

Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew T h e S a l v a t i o n o f S o u l s i s t h e S u p r e m e L a w 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746 Tel: (631) 499-8520 Fax: (631) 499-1530 www.smrcc.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday at the Parish Center 9:00 am 5:00 pm August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rev. Robert S. Hewes Pastor PRIESTS Parochial Vicars Rev. Lawrence Chadwick Rev. Raymond Akpunonu Associate Priests Rev. Robert Kayser DEACONS James McQuade James Hanly Carmine DeStefano Luis Roberto Polanco Pastoral Associates Sister Anthony Therese Roncallo, O. P. Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. Secretary to the Pastor Bettyanne Russo SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Sunday 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 (Tridentine Mass in the Chapel); 9:30 (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:15, and 5:15 (Youth Mass) Weekday Masses take place in the chapel 9:00 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. and the Saturday 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Eve Of Holyday 5:15 and 7:30 p.m. Holyday Will Be Printed In The Bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday 3:45 4:45p.m. Eve of Holyday & Eve of First Friday - 3:45 4:45p.m. And at any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. BAPTISM Every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.; 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Contact the Parish Center to arrange the ceremony and to register for the Baptismal Preparation Class which meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. The only exception is in December when no class is held. MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a reception. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana. INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH Those seeking information about the Catholic Faith are invited to contact the Parish Center concerning the R.C.I.A. Program. DEVOTIONS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION In the chapel, Monday through Friday at 1:00 p..m. and concluding with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY Masses are at 9:00 & 5:15 p.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from1:00 to 5:00 p.m., concluding with Benediction. FIRST SATURDAY 8:15 a.m. devotions ANOINTING OF THE SICK - The Sacrament is available EVERY SATURDAY after the 9:00 a.m. Mass, the Sacrament is available for those who are to undergo a serious medical procedure the following week or who have a serious illness and who have not been anointed within the past three months. If you wish to be anointed, please let the celebrant know before Mass. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Monday- 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Chapel. CHARISMATIC PRAYER Takes place every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK Holy Communion will be ministered to those confined at home. Those who are seriously ill should request a priest for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. PARISH REGISTRATION New families and new parishioners are encouraged to register at St. Matthew. Registration forms are available at the Parish Center. Kindly notify us when you move so that we may send a letter to your new pastor. PARISH SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL Please contact: Principal, Constance Jenkins-543-0202

Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew Sunday Family Mass 9:30 a.m. R.C.I.A. after 9:30 a.m. Mass Baptism 1:30 p.m. Monday Novena 5:15 p.m. Legion of Mary 3:00 p.m. in Mirror Room Tuesday Adult Choir practice 7:30 p.m. K of C General/Business Meeting 8:00 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month) League of Sacred Heart 9:00 a.m. Thursday Young Seniors 9:00 a.m. Apostleship of Prayer- First Thursday after 9: 00 Mass Collection 8/08/10 Weekly: $21,978 Friday Jr. Legion of Mary, 6:30 p.m. Saturday Bible Study 10:30 am Spanish Bible study 1:00 p.m. Join us every Monday through Friday after the 5:15 p.m. Mass for the Rosary. Dolores Tiernan Business Manager Richard Bove Finance Chairperson Thomas Tirino Dir. Of Music Ministry Sister Kathleen McCarthy Parish Outreach Edwin Lucie & Joseph Napolitano Trustees ALTAR SERVERS Hugo Hugasian 586-3932 APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER Christine Stangl 242-3269 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Chris Felice www.stmatthewathletics.org Moderator. Sr.K. McCarthy 499-8520 x124 BAPTISMAL PROGRAM Deacon James McQuade 586-5326 Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 BEREAVEMENT Sr. Anthony Therese 499-8520 Maryann DeVeau 745-1570 Kathryn Monaco Douglas 495-8541 BIBLE STUDY Anthony Albano 586-4827 BOY SCOUTS Sal LaRosa 499-8520 BULLETIN: email: bulletin@smrcc.org BUSINESS OFFICE ACCOUNTING Dolores Tiernan, Mgr 499-8520 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL John Gatto 499-8520 CHARISMATIC GROUP Louise Williams 265-7007 CHEFS ON CALL Mary Motlenski 586-7446 Judy Archbold 667-4629 Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator ADULT CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director 499-8520 Dolores Tiernan, Coordinator CHILDREN S CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director 499-8520 Carmela Sposato, Coordinator C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Donaldson,D.R.E. 864-3321 Rita Minder, Assistant CHAPLAIN OF D.H.F.D. Deacon James Hanly 427-2641 COMPASSIONATE CARE AND CONSOLATION MINISTRY Sr. Anthony Therese 499-8520 x120 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Julie Cohen 586-2553 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Ray Smolenski 243-0449 FAMILY ROSARY GROUP Paul Pileggi 424-2364 FEED THE POOR MINISTRY Frank Harnos 499-0074 Julie Maddaloni 242-2183 FOOD PANTRY Sr. Kay McCarthy 499-8520x124 John Gatto 499-8520 x117 KIDS 4 KARING Kara Lulley 643-7636 Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS G.K. Louis Colacicco 917-751-6698 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES Sir Francis Scotti 917-567-9829 LECTORS Helen Campa 586-0682 LEGION OF MARY Terry Sbashnig 254-9472 LITURGY COMMITTEE Fr. Lawrence Chadwick 499-8520 MINISTRY OF PRAISE Rosemary Sammon 499-5176 MOMMY & ME Caroline Rafferty 351-1328 Silvia Campa 254-6827 PARISH OUTREACH Sr. Kay McCarthy 499-8520x124 PASTORAL COUNCIL Deacon Carmine DeStefano 499-8520 PILGRIM MADONNA Adreana Napolitano 673-9353 PLANT ENGINEER Luis Flores 274-9471 PRE-CANA Deacon James McQuade 586-5326 RCIA Marie Prainito 499-4725 Robert A. Ruvio 595-2175 RENEW/WHY CATHOLIC Bill Vogt 586-2595 RIGHT TO LIFE Toni Shannon 586-3807 ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Carmela Sposato 499-7648 SENIOR CITIZENS Edna Koch 499-6325 Dix Hills Unit 351-3253 SONS OF ITALY Anne Klein 549-4278 STEWARDSHIP/HOSPITALITY Marge Puccio 667-1176 ST. VINCENT de PAUL John Gatto 499-8520 USHERS 499-8520 YOUNG SENIORS Sr. Anthony Therese 499-8520 x120 YOUTH MINISTRY Daniel Barbier 543-3754

August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 3 Dear friends, I returned from vacation this week to St. Matthew s and once more marveled at the outward beauty of the grounds and the buildings of our Parish. We now have a striking medallion on the new brickwork outside the main door of the church: the combination of the Christogram (the Greek letters Chi and Rho) for Christos along with the Biblical Alpha and Omega. This design is one of the most ancient in the history of Christian art and is found in the catacombs in Rome. It is a reminder of Christ as the beginning and the end of all history and of all we do. It will also serve as an excellent focal point for any outdoor ceremonies we may have in the course of the Liturgical Year. More prosaically, but necessary, the new lighting of the parking lot and the new windows in the Rectory are all moving along. All of this is made possible by your generosity to your Parish! I also saw this week another beauty: the beauty of the Summer Program of the Religious Education program. Over 500 of your children from grades 4 to 7 at Mass every morning in the church; learning about their Faith in both precept and practice. Not only the children, but the dozens of catechists, helpers, and the parents make this unique facet of St. Matthew s Parish possible. I was deeply impressed by my experience of celebrating Mass for them this week. Their reverence and attention was wonderful. My thanks to Mary Donaldson and Rita Minder of the Religious Education Office as well as Thomas Tirino our Music Director who planned the music for each Mass. God s blessings, Father Hewes

August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 4 Masses of the Week Saturday August 14 5:00 pm Theresa & Michael Aiello 5:00 pm Joseph LaBarbera 5:00 pm Thanksgiving to St. Joseph 5:00 pm Erlinda Trajano 5:00 pm Omana Daniel 5:00 pm Robert Allen Cook 7:00 pm Lillian Meier Sunday August 15 7:00 am In Memory of Duane Davis Sr. 8:00 am Anna Cortina 9:00 am Emmanuel Monos 9:30 am Robert Stangl 11:00 am Maria & Domenico Tropeano 12:15 pm People of the Parish 5:15 pm Mary Lo Duca Monday August 16 9:00 am Angelo D. Roncallo 5:15 pm Manfred Jenkeleit Tuesday August 17 9:00 am Angelo D. Roncallo 5:15 pm Hugh Matthews Wednesday August 18 9:00 am Angelo D. Roncallo 5:15 pm Vincent Zoff Thursday August 19 9:00 am Dec'd. Members of Calingason Family 5:15 pm Rocco Fontanelli Friday August 20 9:00 am Angelo D. Roncallo 5:15 pm John Sr. & Mark Thaler Saturday August 21 9:00 am John Murphy 9:00 am Joseph Stangl Jr. 9:00 am Deceased Members of Pileggi & Natale Families 9:00 am Mary Raleigh 9:00 am John Pannozza 9:00 am Grace & Joesphine Marra 5:00 pm Frances Mauer 5:00 pm Frank Bogus 5:00 pm Theresa & Michael Aiello 5:00 pm Lillian Agoglia 5:00 pm Pino Presti 5:00 pm Barbara Court 7:00 pm Suzanne Sipala Sunday August 22 7:00 am Edward Acunto 8:00 am Adam Vormittag 9:00 am Constance Finegan 9:30 am Albert Di Bernardo 11:00 am Kevin Archbold 12:15 pm Ron Manganaro 5:15 pm People of the Parish Ministry Schedule Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Aug 21st and 22nd 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. Lector Schedule Aug. 21st and 22nd 5:00 p.m. J. Seefried 7:00 a.m. M. Puccio 8:00 a.m. H. Campa 9:30 a.m. T. Rosenlicht 11:00 a.m. E. McAvoy 12:15 p.m. M. Shef 5:15 P.M. No Assigned Lector Altar Servers Aug 21stand 22nd Saturday August 21 st 2010 5:00 Pm Jaclyn Frandolig, Marissa Gottlieb, Alexandra & Taylor Medina Sunday August 22 nd 2010 7:00 Am Angelo & Joseph Ambrosio Sunday August 22 nd 2010 8:00 Am Mark & Nicholas Petosa Sunday August 22 nd 2010 9:30 Am Johnny Brady, James Gordin, Toni Nicosia Sunday August 22 nd 2010 11:00 Am Eric & Taylor Gesuale, Jude Okonkwo Sunday August 22 nd 2010 12:15 Pm Joseph Aurilia, Daniel Mehr Sunday August 22 nd 2010 5:15 Pm Michael Koone Altar Candles for the Living Intention of Michael Dechiaro

August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 5 We Remember In Prayer Those Who Are Sick or In Need In Our Church And Community For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven a time to heal Jerry Burke, Josephine Flynn, Linda and Garret Lee, Marie Crupi, Russell Booksaver, Lawrence Izzo, William Tracy, Maria Contreres, Anthony Tirino, Joseph Strippoli, Maryann Klimek, Jennifer Bernstein, William Tracy, Doreen Richter, Maria Contreras, Edward Rerek, Baby Chloe Atienza, Anna Membride, John Nicci, Joseph DeRosa, Scott Pfiefer, Calvin Smith, Valentino Monetta, Jennifer Bernstein, Kevin Stangl, Joseph A. Stangl, Larry Stangl, Rita Cornetta, Patrick Taylor, Helen Conti, Eugene Costa Jr., Karen Edwardo, Tiana Sabella & family, Florie Young, Lori Kramer, John Charleston, Anna Passarelli, Richard Belpanno and Edward Zielinski, Mae Pandolfi. For the Deceased and a time of peace. - Ecclesiastes 3:1,8 Our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the departed. PRAYER FOR THE SICK Before you place a name on the weekly prayer list, please be sure to get permission from the person for whom you are requesting prayers to publish their name in our bulletin, and be prepared to give your own name as the person requesting prayers. Thank you. Names of the sick will be published for a month, if the person still needs prayer call the parish center to add them again. Thank you! PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL The name of those who are to be remembered in our weekly prayer of the faithful will remain on our list for one month. If you wish the name of your family member to remain for a longer period, you should call the parish office at the end of each month and make the request. We Pray, especially for our Service Men & Women: Corporal Michael Grella Navy Airman, Lt. Russell Baker Marines, Christopher Herrera--Afghanistan- Army, Lt. Michael Lembo, First Lieut. Michael DiPietro-Army-Iraq, PFC James Suschinsky-USMC, Stacyann Willingham-Combat medic Army, SPC Matthew Cowart - Army, Pvt. Stephen C. Cochrane Marines-Afghanistan, Cpt. Richard Macchio 1st Air Cavalry Brigade-Air Force -Iraq, Sgt. Katherine Bonacorsa-Ferrie -Marines, Iraq, LCPC. Marc Krauthamer-Marines, Iraq, Sgt. P.J. Milana Marines, Iraq., Capt. Francis Xavier Sperl-Army, Sgt. Shurwin Julien-Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Lance Corporal Robert Kirschenheiter-Marines-Iraq, Corpsman Devon Westerlind-Navy, Wayne Corrigan Iraq, David Ippolito -Navy, Christian Suarez -Marines, Stephanie Uliano -Air Force, Major Shirley Crumpton, Sgt. Travis Coleir, Sean Keeffe -Army, Tara Kelly, Chris Skala - Marines, Sr Airman Leah Dunne, Paul Ryder - Marines, Nicky Bivona - Navy, LCPL Andrew Dubriske, Michael Wissemann, LPL San Sievero - Marines, Ambrose Michelino, Jarod Racuot-Army, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony Lazado -Marines, Richard Freese, Jr. -Navy, Rho Nagasguna - Marines,Michael Doherty -Army, Pablo Quirindongo- CW4-Army, Cpl. Ronnie Belmarez- Marines, Lt. Christopher Grande-Navy. Dear Parishioners & friends, If you have someone serving in the military, especially currently stationed in the Middle East, please contact Sister Anthony Therese 499-8520 x 120, with: Name, Rank and Branch of Service. Please contact her when they the Serviceperson returns to the U.S.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Mon Fri 1:00pm-5:00 pm Come let us adore Him! All are welcome to join us on First Fridays for Eucharistic Adoration throughout the night, Friday 6:00 p.m. to Saturday 9:00 a.m. At 8 p.m. we meditate on the lives of Jesus and Mary as we pray all four Mysteries of the Rosary and at 3 a.m. we pray the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy. If you would like to be a Eucharistic Guardian, please call Lisa at (631 )499-6684 First Friday Nocturnal Eucharistic Adoration Friday Sept 3, 6:00 p.m. to Saturday, Sept 4, 9:00 a.m. In the chapel " God will give you such strength, far beyond your own, that you will be able to undertake even 'impossible' tasks without hesitation and carry them through without fear. Open yourself to Him. Trust Him! Contemplate this truth!" Charismatic Prayer Group August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6 HELP Suffolk Family Fun Day Come and join St. Matthew's and Temple Beth Torah's effort to help the families with children who are homeless at the H.E.L.P. shelter at the end of Brookhaven Avenue in Bellport, L.I. on August 28,2010. We bring food, drinks, cotton candy, toys, clothing, NEW BACK PACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES WHICH ARE DONATED BY THE UNITED JEWISH APPEAL THROUGH OUR FRIENDS AT TEMPLE BETH TORAH. We give pony rides, ice cream and lots of good cheer to the children of these families. We give all this free of charge. Volunteers are needed to help unload and set up all the goodies out there at HELP. We leave St. Matthew's about ten a.m. and return about two o'clock. If you would like to donate old clothes for women and children, toy's or family sized toiletries, please contact Frank Harnos at 499 0074 Please join the millions worldwide who pray each day for the monthly prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI. Since 1844 the members of the Apostleship of Prayer have offered themselves to God for the sal vation of souls, the Church, the intentions of all Apostles of Prayer, and the intentions of the Pope. Next Meeting is on Tuesday August 19 at 10 a.m. in the Library. All are invited to join us to pray for an outpouring of love, healing and Grace into the hearts of everyone in our diocese; and, especially fallen away Catholics. AUGUST: The Unemployed and the Homeless. That those who are unemployed, homeless, or in any serious need may find welcome, understanding and help in overcoming their difficulties. God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys, and sufferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, who continues to offer Himself in the Eucharist for the salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit, who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so that I may witness to Your love. With Mary, the mother of our Lord and of the Church, I pray especially for this month's intentions as proposed by the Holy Father. Amen

August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION THE PLACE FOR LEARNING AND PRAYING Our Family/Children s Mass is Sunday at 9:30 A.M. MARY DONALDSON, Director of Religious Education, RITA MINDER, Assistant CONFIRMATION The Diocese has advised us that the date for Confirmation this year here at St. Matthew s will be Tuesday, November 9th, 2010. There will be two sessions one in the morning at 10:00AM for the Summer Program students and one in the afternoon at 2:00PM for the Winter Program Parish Center students. In September, information will be sent home to all students and families about the Confirmation requirements which will take place in October to prepare for Confirmation in November. REGISTRATION Registration for September 2010/2011 classes is on-going and runs through August 26th. Registration forms were mailed home for those students who were in the Religious Education Program last year and are being returned at a steady pace. Regarding all new students entering our program for the first time - parents must come in person to the Religious Education Office with a copy of the child s Baptismal Certificate. Please note that during the Summer Program, which began last week and runs through August 15th, we will be unable to accept registration forms in the Religion Office in person. However, you can continue to mail them in. LOOKING AHEAD The Religion Office will be closed the week of August 16th, so please plan accordingly. There will be a Parent Meeting for new students only (1st grade and anyone who is new to the Religious Education Program this year) on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 10:00AM and 7:00PM in the Jude/Joseph Room on the second floor. A Teachers Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 16th at 10:00AM and 7:00PM in the St. Jude/Joseph Room.

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August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9 FOR ALL OCCASIONS... WE ARE OPEN EVERYDAY! Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Unique Religious Gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues, picture frames, and so much more! The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center, across from the Receptionist area. All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish Ministry! St. Vincent de Paul Society Y E S Group Senior Moments Plans for the "SENIOR " Prom are moving along nicely. Registration is now closed. We are looking forward to renewing acquaintances and having an evening of fun. Brother Joshua, Assistant Principal from St. Anthony's High School, has been most helpful in providing us with the assistance of some of his students. God bless you, Brother Joshua! The YES group resumes meeting on September 9th, Thursday. As usual, we will have Mass at 9:00 a.m. in Chapel and then coffee and bagels in Msgr. Goggin Auditorium. New members are always welcome. The dues are $20.00 per person. Please remember the sick members of our parish and their caregivers. See you in Church...Pat In today' s Gospel, Mary went "in haste" to visit and assist her cousin Elizabeth and she shows us that true dedication to others goes hand in hand with the gift of availability and compassion. With love for your neighbors who have nothing, look around your house to see what furniture, household items, and clothing you no longer use... and give it to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Madonna Heights Services, located in Dix Hills is in need of the following new items for their Back to School "Schools Tools" Program. We are in need of the following items: back packs, marble notebooks, loose leaf paper, markers, pens, pencils, high lighters, protractors, scissors, rulers, hand held calculators, three subject notebooks, index cards, pocket folders, pencil cases, white-out, crayons, 1" binders and dry-erase markers. We truly appreciate your generosity. Please call the Development Office at 631.643.8800 ext 2910r 262 for more details. Thank you!"

August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 10 THE CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM IS HOLDING A MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY FOR ALL ACTIVE MILITARY FAMILIES ON SATURDAY AUGUST, 21 2010. THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FOLKS LIKE US TO SAY THANK YOU TO FOLKS LIKE THEM. IF YOU WANT TO COME AND SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION YOU ARE WELCOME. MILITARY FAMILY REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 11 AM, WITH A KICKOFF CELEBRATION AT 12 NOON! THE FESTIVITIES WILL START AT 11 AM AND END AT 4 PM. FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION, RIDES ON NUNLEY S CAROUSEL, BAR-B-Q, X RIDE THEATER AND OTHER FAMILY ACTIVITIES. THESE FREE THINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ACTIVE MILITARY FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHENEVER THEY COME HERE. PASS THIS AROUND TO ALL ACTIVE MILITARY FAMILIES YOU KNOW SO THEY CAN COME AND BE HONORED BY THE CRADLE. THIS NOTICE PERTAINS ONLY TO ACTIVE MILITARY FAMILIES. Cradle of Aviation Museum 1 Davis Avenue Garden City, New York ll530 516-572-4039 volunteer@cradleofaviation.org SUMMER FAMILY FUN AT HOYT FARM ALL WELCOME! Arturo Toscanini Lodge #2107 ANNUAL PICNIC AUGUST 29,2010...CATERED BY ZORNS 12:00-4:00 pm. full meal, soft drinks, beer, coffee fruit and desserts. Adults $25. pp. children ages10-14 $10. Children under 9 years old -FREE. Activities for all. Games, ball fields, play grounds, sprinklers, Bocce and more. Reservations-Ron Colatosti-631-499-3630

August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 11 You Can Help Heal Your Marriage Now! Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties. For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at the Montfort retreat house in Bay Shore, please call 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connected directly and confidentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help. NEW BULLETIN DEADLINES Listed below are the bulletin deadlines for the next few weeks: BULLETIN DATE DUE BY 12:00 P.M. AUGUST 22 DEADLINE PASSED AUGUST 29 WED. AUG 18 SEPTEMBER 5 WED. AUG. 25 SEPTEMBER 12 WED. SEPT. 1 Please email your information to: bulletin@smrcc.org OR place your TYPED copy in the Bulletin Mailbox located in the Parish Center Main Office. Thank You! SELF ESTEEM IN RELATIONSHIPS is a program to help women find support and encouragement as they develop self awareness and self esteem. Ascension Lutheran Church in Deer Park invites women from the area to inquire about this FREE and CONFIDENTIAL 8 -week program, scheduled to begin on September 9. Pre-registration is required. Please call Vicki or Helen at the church office, 631 667-4188, weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Arturo Toscanini Lodge #2107 The Celebration of our 50th Anniversary Continues!! Golden Fall Frolic Sept. 25,2010 at 7:00pm. $20.00 pp. Italian " Pasta Pius" Buffet Wine Beer Soda, Desserts Coffee Tea Music For Your Dancing And Listening Pleasure. Dance Lessons with Tom Manning Msgr. Goggin Hall St. Matthew R.C. Church 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, N.Y. 11746 Reservtions- Josephine Pisano @631-273-8704 or Johanna Kvilesz @ 631-586-6291 ATTENTION 8 TH GRADERS WISIDNG TO ATTEND CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL The Long Island Learning Center has limited openings for the preparation course for the Catholic High School Entrance Test (formerly the COOP) which will be administered on October 30,2010. All students wishing to attend a Catholic high school MUST take this test. This test is also used to award scholarships to the schools. Registration is taken on a first come, first served basis and sessions are limited in size. The course is offered in ten, 2- hour sessions and includes 2 full-length practice tests. The Center has been offering this course very successfully for over 15 years with excellent results. The majority of students are accepted to their FIRST CHOICE schools. This course is open to all students attending 8 th grade in public and private as well as Catholic schools in the 2010.. 2011 school year. SESSIONS WILL BEGIN IN MID AUGUST!!!! Call 516-681-0400 for registration forms and info. If you get the machine please leave your name, address and phone number and forms will be mailed to you.

After Jesus, it is the Blessed Virgin Mary who by her example most perfectly teaches the meaning of discipleship and stewardship. She understood her divinely assigned role as handmaid in terms of service and fidelity. (U.S. Bishops Pastoral Letter on Stewardship) August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 12 Continuing the Marian Healing Ministry of Fr. Dennis Kelleher CSsR there will be a Healing Mass at The Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Pkwy, and Douglaston - on Monday, August 16, 2010, for couples trying to conceive or become parents by adoption and on Wednesday September 8, 2010, birthday of Fr. Dennis and Our Lady's Birthday,7; 00 PM - Rosary, Mass & Healing Service. Celebrant: Fr. Augustine Fernando assisted by Deacons John Dennehy, Michael Vicinanza & Joseph Mercolino. Music: Al Barbarino. For more information contact Immaculate Conception Center # 718-229- 8001 Come and experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the presence, healing touch and power of our Lord Jesus Christ and the intercession of Mary the Mother of God and, our mother. RESPECT LIFE NEWS The next Respect Life Meeting will be Tuesday, August 17, 2010 in the Mirror Room at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome. PROFESSIONAL THERAPY AND COUNSELING Family, marriage, and individual therapies, provided by New York State licensed therapists, are available to our parish and 102 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the past 36 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, a proprietary professional corporation, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. For confidential information and appointments, please call Dr. Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at (631) 243-2503 or go to our website: http://www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com. Gennesaret Retreat for those facing serious illness. A retreat especially desi.r:ed for persons who live with a serious illness is planned September 24 th, 25 th, 26,2010 at Montfort Spirituality Center in Bay Shore, N.Y. This retreat offers a respite, a quiet time, an oasis, to enable one to continue the journey. The retreat focuses on God's love, His forgiveness, and His faithfulness. To register or receive more information about this weekend, please call: Colette Fanelli (631) 665-7052 GENERAL BEREAVEMENT GROUPS Beginning September 27, 2010 Widows/Widowers, parents, siblings who have suffered a loss can attend a bereavement group. For information or any questions, please call Maryann Deveau at 745-1570.

August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 13 Mommy N Me Registration Fall Session 2010 Class Schedule Age Group Monday: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Birth to 18 mos. 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. 2 to 3 years old Tuesday: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 3 to 4 years old Wednesday: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. 18 mos. to 3 years old Thursday: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. 1 to 2 years old Friday: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. 3 to 4 years old **** Classes may change based on enrollment **** Classes begin the week of September 20, 2010 for 10 weeks ~Session fee is $60.00 first child / $40.00 additional child~ Please make check payable to St. Matthew RC Church. Please, no cash. ~Please mail or drop off your registration form~ Registration will end on September 1, 2010 Mommy N Me is an innovative program for children to experience Catholic traditions in a stimulating, fun, and creative atmosphere. Mommies and children join together for prayers, songs, snacks, story and circle time. Volunteers are a very important part of this program and are always needed and greatly appreciated. Your help ensures the continuation and success of the Mommy N Me program. Please also note if you are a volunteer for one of our classes your child goes FREE. ** To volunteer for one of the positions, you must have a child in attendance in that session or be a Former Teacher. Volunteer application forms available at www.smrcc.org. If interested in volunteering, please contact us as soon as possible. Please call Silvia Campa at 254-6827 or via e-mail at silviacampa@aol.com or Caroline Rafferty at 351-1328 or via e-mail at Caraff15@msn.com if you have any questions. Please drop off your payment and completed registration form in the locked Mommy N Me/Registration Suggestion B the Gymnasium. You may also mail the form to: Sr. Kay McCarthy, Mommy N Me, St. Matthew RC Church, 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746

August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 14 Mommy N Me Registration Form Fall 2010 St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church Drop off your payment and completed registration form in the locked Mommy N Me/Registration Suggestion Box by the Gymnasium. You may also mail the form to: Sr. Kay McCarthy, Mommy N Me, St. Matthew RC Church, 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746 Fee: $60.00 first child / $40.00 additional child First Choice: Class Day Fee Paid Class Time Check # Second Choice: Class Day Class Time Parents Name: Address: Phone #: Child s Name: Age: e-mail: Birth date: Name (s) and Birthday (s) of sibling (s) attending same class: Parish Church: Have you participated before in St. Matthew s Mommy N Me Program? Yes or No Are you interested in leading or assisting a leader in a Mommy N Me class? Yes or No Comments or Recommendation: Refund Policy Full refund up to September 27 th after that Credit Voucher prorated for remaining classes. No r funds or credit after October 18 th. No Cash Please: Checks may be made payable to St. Matthew RC Church Payment by Credit Card: (Check one) Amex: Visa: Master Card: Credit Card Number: Exp. Date: Name on Credit Card: Signature of card holder: DO NOT WRITE IN THE BOX Date: Received by: #Paid for: Amount Paid: $ Check# Credit Card: Other: Please call Silvia Campa at 254-6827 or via e-mail at silviacampa@aol.com or Caroline Rafferty at 351-1328 or via e-mail at Caraff15@msn.com if you have any questions.

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Ans.I-B(Est.5:5-6),2-E(Gn.29:I6),3-A(Jn.9:7),4-D(lsm.14:1),5-C(Nm.14:6) August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 17 HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Life Center of Long Island 243-2373 Long Island Women s Coalition 666-8833 Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk 360-3606 Child Abuse 439-0480 Daytop 1-800-2-DAYTOP Brighter Tomorrows 395-1800 The Retreat (Domestic Violence Hotline) 329-2200 Birthright 821-9727 Seabury Barn 331-8817 Catholic Charities (Food Stamp Info) 789-9546 Fidelis (Family Health Plus) 1-888-343-3547 Good Shepherd Hospice 376-3758 Hope House Ministries 473-6030 Alcoholics Anonymous 24-Hr Hotline 669-1124 Suicide Prevention 1-800-SUICIDE Marriage Encounter 1-866-499-6354 Retrouvaille 1-800-470-2230 D.R.V.C. Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel and volunteers: 516-594-9063 Match Column A with Column B Column A I-At Ester s banquets 2-Rachel s sister 3-Blind man washed here 4-Jonathan s father 5-Scouted for Moses Column B A-Pool of Siloam B-Haman C-Caleb & Joshua D-King Saul E-Leah In Jos.24:15,Joshua says to Israel,"As for me and my household we will worship and serve the Lord". Let us recall that after the death of Moses, Joshua was chosen by God to lead Israel into the promise land. The book of Joshua deals with Israel s conquest of the land of Canaan, and the dividing of the land to each tribe. In this last chapter, Joshua says farewell to the people and reminds them of all the Lord had accomplished for them. He knows that death is near, and he desires to encourage Israel to remain faithful to the Lord. He is also challenging them not to worship gods that can not hear, nor see, nor protect them. As a good leader Joshua is making this public commitment to the Lord in the hope that Israel will remain faithful to God. As we christens living today study the biblical accounts of how God dealt with the patriarchs and with Israel we are able to learn many valuable lessons. Let us take the sound advice Joshua gave to Israel. Let us love, worship and serve the Lord with all our heart,mind and soul. In doing so, God will bless us and give us peace of mind and heart in this life and eternal rewards in heaven.

August 15, 2010 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 18 Church Name: St. Matthew Church City: Dix Hills, NY Routing Code: R Run Number: 1 Phone: 631-499-8520 Fax: 631-499-1530 Editor: Bettyanne Russo