October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road Dix Hills, New York 11746 Tel: (631) 499-8520 Fax: (631) 499-1530 www.smrcc.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday in the Parish Center 9am-12:30pm - 1:30pm-5pm 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 October 9, 2016 The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Rev. Robert S. Hewes Parochial Vicar Rev. Allan Sikorski In Residence Rev. Lawrence Rafferty Deacons James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano and Luis Polanco Pastoral Associate Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson Music Director: Lee Forsythe SCHEDULE OF MASSES SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass SUNDAY: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:30 p.m. and also at 12:30 p.m. (Latin) Tridentine Mass in the Chapel. MONDAY - SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. mass in the Church. Holydays will be printed in the bulletin. CONFESSIONS: Saturday 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. BAPTISM SCHEDULE : The 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at12:30 p.m. (No Baptisms Easter Sunday or Christmas Weekends). Please contact the Parish Center for the Baptismal Packet containing the registration form and all other necessary paperwork. First-time parents are also asked to register for one of the Baptismal Preparation Classes offered on the last Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Room 102. (No class is held in December). You may register on-line for the Baptism class only (not the Baptism itself) at www.smrcc.org. 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. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: In the chapel, Monday & Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. and concluding with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is at 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from Fri. 7:00 p.m. until Sat. 8:45 a.m. and concludes 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 5:00 pm in the chapel 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 or online at smrcc.org... PARISH SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL: 631-543-0202 PARISH MINISTRIES: ALTAR SERVERS: Porzia DiGiorgio: me@porzia.com And John DiGiorgio: johndigiorgio@optonline.net, APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER: Kathryn Giandoreggio: 631-491-3735 ATHLETIC WEB SITE: www. smrcc.org ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Chris Felice: smrcc.org INTRAMURAL COORDINATOR: Patrick Mantione: pmatione@verizon.net CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR: smrccathletics@gmail.com ATHLETICS MODERATOR: Rev. Allan Sikorski 499-8520 x 125 BAPTISM OFFICE: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126 Mon/Tues 9-5, Wed 9-4, Thurs/Fri 9-5 BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn M. Douglas: 495-8541, Anthony Monoco: 516-779-3568 BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano : 586-4827 BOY SCOUTS Ernst Tramposch: 631-254-2656 BULLETIN: Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 x 126. email: stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan 499-8520 x 113 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Ann Podina :858-0684 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL: John Gatto: 499-8520 x 117 C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS ED.: Mary Donaldson,D.R.E. 864-3321, Rita Minder, Assistant CHOIR: Lee Forsythe 631-499-8520 x116 Ed Oriani Cantor for Tridentine Mass COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY Sr. Kathleen McCarthy 499-8520 x124 October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ray Smolenski: 243-0449 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 FEED THE POOR MINISTRY: Frank Harnos: 499-0074 or Julie Maddaloni: 242-2183 FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 HOSPITALITY: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Kevin Bertolini GK: 516 652 6438 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES: Sir Francis Scotti: 917-567-9829 LECTORS: Helen Campa: 586-0682 LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: 667-4629 MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon 499-5176 MOMMY and ME Jessica Larsen: 258-3965 PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520x124 PILGRIM MADONNA: Rosa Nappo: 920-2446 or Lucia Agnone: 940-4015 PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: 492-7881 PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano 631-896-0983 RCIA: Marie Prainito: 499-4725 Robert A. Ruvio: 917-589-8473 RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: 586-3807 ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Terry Sbashnig: 254-9472 PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 x 126: Mon/Tues 9-5, Wed 9-4, Thurs/Fri 9-5 SONS OF ITALY : Diana Grauer: 631-242-2710 SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis Polanco 648 7330 ST. VINCENT de PAUL John Gatto: 499-8520 x 117 USHERS: Thomas Siegler YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Sikorski 499-8520 x125 YOUTH MINISTRY: Gina Drost: 631-835-3088 Email: youthsmrcc@gmail.com HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS AL-ANON / ALATEEN Family Group: 631-669-2827 A. A. 24 Hr Hotline: 631 669 1124 Birthright: 631 821-9727 Catholic Charities (Food Stamp Info): 631 789-9546 Child Abuse: 631-439-0480 Day top: 1-800 2 DAYTOP Domestic Violence Hotline: The Retreat 631 329 1200 Emotions Anonymous: Call Dominick with any questions: 631-321-1980 Good Shepherd Hospice: 631-376-3758 Life Center of Long Island: 631-243-2373 Suicide Prevention 1-800 SUICIDE Victims Info. Bureau of Suffolk: 631-360-3606 Diocese of Rockville Centre (D.R.V.C.) Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel and volunteers: 516-594 9063.
Business Manager Dolores Tiernan Finance Chairperson Richard Bove Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano and Joseph Napolitano Weekly Collections October 1st & 2nd $15,419.00 Respect Life $3680.00 Faith Direct : $2,200.00 Mondays Eucharistic Holy Hour 4p.m.-5 p.m. in the Chapel followed by the Miraculous Medal Novena at 5:00 p.m. Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. in the Blessed Mother Classroom Tuesdays Rosary Society The first Tuesday after the first Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m. K of C General/Business Meeting 8:00 p.m. (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month) Wednesdays Eucharistic Holy Hour 4 p.m. 5:00 p.m. in the chapel Children s/youth Choir 5:30 p.m. in the Family Room Adult Choir practice 7:00 p. m. in Family Room Thursdays Carmelite Holy Hour the 3rd Thursday of each month 4 pm-5pm in the Chapel Young Seniors: 9:00 a.m. Apostleship of Prayer: 1st Thursday after 9:00 a.m. Mass Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group 1st Saturday of the month after 9 a.m. Mass in Blessed Mother Room Saturdays Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Spanish Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Tridentine Mass Choir (Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room Youth Ministry: 8 :00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 Saturday, Oct 8 5:00 PM Intention for Jack Tseng Chun-ming Tseng Andrew J. Garafalo Christopher Motlenski Frank Maresca Bernard Passarelli 7:00 PM For Clergy, Staff & Volunteers of St..Matthew Sunday, Oct 9 7:30 AM John, Enrichetta & Valentino Manetta 9:30 AM Ralph Botsch 11:00 AM The Honkanen Family 12:30 PM (L) People of the Parish 12:30 PM Marco Balanich Monday, Oct 10 9:00 AM Joseph Family Tuesday, Oct 11 9:00 AM Lori Kramer Wednesday, Oct 12 9:00 AM William Robinson Thursday, Oct 13 9:00 AM Rose Hewitt Friday, Oct 14 9:00 AM Ann Lawley Saturday, Oct 15 9:00 AM Philip Alonge Lovana Piscitello Frank Maresca Vito Luppino Anna Desio Josephine Coopersmith 5:00 PM Intention for Jack Tseng Franca Musi & Giovanna Furelli Giacomo DiStefano & Guiseppe Taranto Jan Matlak Christopher Motlenski Bernard Passarelli 7:00 PM For Peace In America and over All the World Sunday, Oct 16 7:30 AM Jennie, Joseph Patocka & James Richard 9:30 AM Olivia J. Filippi 25th Anniversary in Heaven 11:00 AM Anna & Nancy Cortina 12:30 PM (L) People of the Parish 12:30 PM Richard Viscusi The Bread and Wine Are In loving Memory Of Lori Kramer - Love, Rosalie Bonavise & Tina Murgolo
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4 St. Matthew Rosary Altar Society Holiday Craft Fair Handbags, Christmas Items, Handmade Soaps, Mary Kay, Scarves, Jewelry & Much More Sunday November 13 th 9 am to 4 pm Over 50 Vendors 50/50 Raffle, Lotto Board Drawing, Chinese Auction Bake Sale, Come for Breakfast and Lunch Vendors Needed If you would like to be a vendor please call Louise Benenati as soon as possible. Home 631-586-4515 or cell 631-662-6074. The amount is $50 per table. Thank you.
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 Dear Friends, Many thanks for your kindness and patience in receiving my talk at all the Masses last weekend. I even found some triangles in the collection on Monday morning! Fr. Hewes This and That Last week this space dealt with sacramental matters exclusively. This week we ll mention very practical matters. The Parish Center has several entrances. The one marked Main Entrance (between the shrines to Sts. Padre Pio and Mother Teresa ) is the public entrance. The Gym Entrance is usually kept closed and a sign directing one to the Main Entrance is posted at its approach. We do this so one may be met by a receptionist and directed properly to whatever person or service one may want. ALL parish, pastoral and other business and meetings are held in the Parish Center exclusively. I am grateful to the memory of Monsignor Mattei in providing such a useful and impressive building for our everyday needs. I occasionally hear that someone has been trying to reach me. Other than perhaps when I am away or a possible mishandling of the matter by a staff member, all one has to do is to call the Parish Office and ask to speak to me. Either I will answer the phone directly or my voice mail will take a message for you.( If however, one does not, and there are some, who for one reason or other will NOT leave a message there is nothing I can do to respond to you. ) While there are a growing number of Walk-In medical clinics, in terms of the parish it is not a good idea if one wants quality time or a serious conversation with a priest to simply present oneself at the Parish Center. It is quite possible that we will have other things we are attending to; or are not in the Parish Office at that time. It is a good idea to always call ahead and ask for an appointment. Actual Sick Call/Last Rites situations are dealt with as soon as Father Sikorski and I can respond. The receptionist or the after-hours voice mail will direct you in that case. There are many meetings and groups that take place or use the Monsignor Mattei Parish Center all through the year. Obviously it is crucial that this usage be coordinated and prioritized to avoid conflicts or confusion. Requests to use rooms, the Chapel, or the church must be made to the Parish Office before such events can occur and then only after the Pastor s approval. Father Hewes
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The Place for Learning and Praying Our Family/Children s Mass is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Mary Donaldson, Director, Rita Minder, Assistant Religion Office Phone 864-3321 Fax 499-1530 maryccd@smrcc.org. LOOKING AHEAD Many families still have not registered their child/children for the Winter Program which has already begun. We cannot place your child without the proper paperwork and it is never too late to register them. If you don t have the bright pink registration form, you can come into the Religion office and we will give you one. When registering a new student, 1st thru 8th grade, you must come into the Religion Office on the second floor of the Parish Center, Monday through Thursday, between 11:00AM and 4:00PM. Please be sure to bring a copy of the child s Baptismal Certificate when you come. The fee of $175.00 per child is due at that time. For safety reasons, ALL students, grades 1 thru 6, must be signed in and out by a parent or adult. Students in the 7th and 8th grades can be dropped off at the door by the Gym and come right upstairs to their classrooms BUT MUST BE SIGNED OUT EACH WEEK BY A PARENT OR ADULT. Situations in the past have caused us to insist on parent/adult sign out for these grades. This is for your child s safety and protection as well as ours, not to mention it is dark when the children are leaving the building and they do not always see or know where their parent has parked. GRADE LEVEL MASSES FOR WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENTS Sunday, October 9, 2016, 3rd & 4th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. Sunday, October 16, 2016, 5th & 6th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. Sunday, October 23, 2016, 7th & 8th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. Sunday, October 30, 2016, 1st & 2nd grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. Theses Masses do include all the Summer Program students as well. For those students attending grade level Masses listed above, please sit in the front of the Church, try to arrive by 9:10AM and remember your tithing envelopes as they are not only used for a donation but also for taking attendance. All family members are invited to join us at these Masses. PLEASE NOTE: Classes are cancelled both in the schools and here in Religious Education on Monday, October 10th for Columbus Day and on Wednesday, October 12th for Yom Kippur.
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 WELCOME BISHOP MURPHY AND THE DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL St. Matthew s is pleased to welcome Bishop Murphy, the Auxiliary Bishops and members of the Diocesan Pastoral Council to our Parish. Bishop Murphy will be celebrating the 9AM Mass in the Church on Saturday, October 15th. We hope that many of our Parishioners will join us at this Mass. Following the Mass, the Diocesan Pastoral Council will have a meeting in our Parish Center. October 15th & 16th 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM J. Seefried J. Campa S. Kampta D. Manetta J. Luna 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM D. Tiernan J. D Agostino J. Napolitano G. Cruz A. Fazio M. Brennan B. Hermosura M. Prainito E. McEvoy M. Shef A. Palumbo K. DiGiovanna B. Napolitano A. Sosnilo C. Vogt M. Garaffa G. Gurrieri J. Luna our Sick Richard J. Albergo Baby Chloe Atienza Vivian Blom Eric Bohlsen Donna Brennan Shirley Brown Christian Brown Jamie Bufalino Baby Michael V. Cintorino Gerard Costa Joseph Costa Jeanette Davis Catherine DeRosa Lucille DiMaria Mary Jane DiPaoli Lourdes Fanning Joseph Fazio Madeline Fazio Jo Ferlini Edward Fergus Marino Figueroa Josephine Flynn Thomas Frecletn Baby Winifred Herrin Carol Kelly Harold Kelly Barbara Labate Ellisa Anne Luciano Kathy Ludwick Greg Makarius Michelle Mastrini Michael Mazzara John McIntyre Helen McDowell Thomas Mooney Marie Pecoraro Emily Pederson Greg Pederson Grtace Penza Antoinette Perillo Peter Prestia Marge Puccio Mario Pulciano Tina Quarello Alice Reilly Helen Reineking Christopher Sabato Sr. Charles Sanzone Cecelia Sanzone George Schnell Julie McDowell Scott June Sheehan Margaret Stachler Ed Stein Diego Stincone Diane Sepe Terry Tanzer Brian Tripp Julia Valdivieso Antoinette Vidal Emerson Vidal Emerson Vidal II Lisa Vidal Mary Zuccaro We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Matthew Kirchner Army, Noah Kirchner Air Force, Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV-Pilot-United States Air Force, Lt. Joseph Morgan, Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy,, LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghanistan, Jeffrey Gabriellini - Air Force, Cpl Louis Angulo-Afghanistan, Corporal Michael Grella Navy Airman, Julien-Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Lance Corporal Robert Kirschenheiter-Marines-Iraq, Sgt. Travis Coleir, Sean Keeffe -Army, Tara Kelly, Chris Skala - Marines, Sr Airman Leah Dunne, Paul Ryder - Marines, Nicky Bivona - Navy, 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. Commander Christopher Grande- Navy.
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 Dear Friends, A pastor s role includes the management and care of a parish s finances and material needs and possessions. I am happy to report that the temporal state of the parish is good, and we are in the black. We need to stay there and I do everything I can to keep it that way. However, I remember one of my own pastors remarking about parish finances: All our income is voluntary, and all our expenses are mandatory. The essential component of a parish s income is the regular weekly and holyday collections. That depends entirely on you, and your contribution on a regular basis to the parish. I am laying before you an increased giving appeal called Take-A-Step. No whizz-bangs or fancy brochures, just your own generosity and your willingness to take a step and a simple card to put in the collection basket. A sample card is printed below this week and others are in the pews next weekend. It s very easy: If you regularly give a $ 1 bill, add another. Almost everyone can do that and it will make a difference! If you regularly give a $ 5 bill or check, make it $10. If you regularly give a $10 bill or check, make it $20. OR if this increase is too much, please be as generous as you can. You can also do it all safe and securely online. It need not be a massive increase, but a small Step up spread out over a year adds up to a lot when joined with your fellow parishioners. Thank you for all your kindness and generosity now and in the past. As ever, God s blessings! Father Hewes
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 St. Matthews Youth Ministry October Schedule We invite all teens 8th-12th grade to join us on our Journey to Christ We meet every Saturday at 8pm in the Library I am the Lord s servant, said Mary because of the great things the Mighty God has done for me. His name is holy. Luke 1:49 Oct 1 Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29 Discussion Night Mary Prayer Night Youth Mass 12:30 p.m. Church Movie Night: The 13 th Day Craft Night Mary s Pot Luck Supper Contact Information Gina Drost, Youth Minister E-mail Youthsmrcc@gmail.com Phone or Text 631-835-3088 Facebook @ St. Matthews Youth Ministry Insta@stmatthewym 1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. Saturday and Sunday October 8-9 Youth Ministry will be speaking at all the Masses. Members will be available to speak with anyone wishing to know more about Youth Ministry.
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10 NOVEMBER 2 ND, ALL SOULS DAY, 7 PM MASS As you know, Father Hewes possesses a vast knowledge of Church History. He told us a true story about St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine; while she was travelling with Augustine and her other son, she became very ill. Her sons told her not to worry as they would be home soon. However, Monica, knowing that she was dying, told them not to be concerned where to lay her body. Her only concern was that they always pray for and remember her at the Altar. That s what we will be doing here on Nov. 2 nd at the 7 PM Mass, praying and remembering our deceased loved ones at the Altar. While the Church throughout the world prays every day for those who have died, November 2 nd, All Souls Day, is a special day of prayer for those who have died. Father Hewes will be celebrating Mass at 7PM that evening. During the Mass, we will read the names of those persons from St. Matthews who have died this year. I have sent a letter with a special invitation to every family whose loved one had their Funeral Mass at St. Matthew s. However, everyone is certainly invited and encouraged to attend this Mass. I also encourage you to pray not only for our beloved deceased but also for the consolation and strength of their families. May these families grieve as St. Paul tells us, not as having any hope but with faith in God s beautiful promise of eternal life. God bless you. Sister Kay McCarthy Flu injections will be given at St. Matthew s on Sunday, OCTOBER 16 th Rite Aid will administer the Flu Injections. Time: Beginning at 8:00AM - 1:30 PM Place: Mirror Room 1 st floor of the Parish Center Cost: $30 cash only without insurance Most insurances are accepted at no cost to you. Please bring a copy of your insurance card. Screening forms are published in the bulletin. Please bring the completed form the day you come for the injection. This will make things more convenient for you. If you have any questions please call Jean at Rite Aid at 254-0464
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 A Guide to Studying Scripture Beginning on Tuesday October 4th and every other Tuesday thereafter, we will conduct a lecture and discussion series on An Introduction to the Bible and specifically a panorama of the Old Testament. 10 a.m. 11:15 a.m. in the Blessed Mother Room of the Parish Center. Refreshments will be served. All are most welcome! Saint Matthew s BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT THE LIFE CENTER OF LONG ISLAND The Baby Bottle Campaign to benefit The Life Center of Long Island will be completed with collection of the filled bottles on the weekend of: OCTOBER 22 ND & 23 RD Please continue to say the prayer attached to the bottle. DAILY OFFERING PRAYER: 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. October Universal: Journalists That journalists, in carrying out their work, may always be motivated by respect for truth and a strong sense of ethics. Evangelization: World Mission Day That World Mission Day may renew within all Christian communities the joy of the Gospel and the responsibility to announce it. Join us every Tuesday night at 7:30p.m. in the Chapel September 6th through November 7th as we pray the Rosary for the coming election and for an end to the violence in the world. OUR PILGRIM MADONNA The Legion of Mary would love to bring Our Lady of Fatima to spend a week at your home. If you are interested please call Lucia: 631-940-4015 or Rosa 631-920-2446 November Weddings Announced for the Second Time Jason Aceto and Danielle Acebedo Christopher Rufer and Colleen Harrison
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville Celebrate Annual Gala Many of you know the Dominican Sisters of Amityville through our ministry in schools, health facilities, parish affiliations, etc. During this 800 th Anniversary of the Order of Preachers, we celebrate and honor those whose daily dedication and hard work foster the creation of a caring community. The Dominican Gala will be held on October 25 th, at the Crest Hollow Country Club, to benefit the ministries of our Sisters. Our 2016 Veritas Award Recipient is Deputy Chief of the NYPD, Theresa Tobin. Our St. Catherine of Siena Award Recipients are: Ann Elizabeth Diliberti, OP; Regina Corde Hockenberry, OP; Loretta Maggio,OP; Jeanne Elaine Matullo, OP; Fran Monuszko, OP; Christine Sammons, OP; Margaret Rose Smyth, OP; and Kathleen Somerville, OP. For further information about our 50/50 raffle, gala tickets, or a listing in the 2016 Dominican Gala Journal, please contact Mary Fuchs, Director of Advancement, at (631) 842-6000 x 241. THE ST. MATTHEW GIFT SHOP is open Monday through Saturday. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. for lunch Unique Religious Gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues, picture frames, wedding candles and so much more! The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center, across from the Receptionist area. All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish Ministry! Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Council 7479 Collecting for our Food Pantry Parish Outreach (Sr. Kay) and St. Vincent de Paul (John Gatto) FOOD DRIVE Weekends of October, 8th & 9th and October 15th & 16th THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS COULD YOU HELP AND COLLECT ONE OR MORE OF THESE ITEMS? Food Items Needed: Canned Meals: Tomato Sauce, Soup, Stew, Ravioli, Spaghetti, Tuna Fish, Peanut Butter Pancake Mix, Canned Fruit, Boxed Potato, Cereal, Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Rice, Jelly, Coffee Toiletries Needed: Laundry soap Toilet tissue Gift cards for perishable food are also needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL FRANK HARNOS (631) 449-0074
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 13 Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Council 7479 Knight at the Races SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2016 MSGR. GOGGIN HALL DOORS OPEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE 5 PM MASS DINNER SERVED AT 6:30 PM FIRST RACE 7:15 PM 8 EXCITING RACES 50/50 & TURKEY RAFFLE TICKETS $15 PER PERSON INCLUDES PASTA & MEATBALLS, SALAD, BEER, WINE, SODA, COFFEE, AND DESSERT Proceeds to be donated to Fr. Tom* for the construction of a church in Ghana. Thank you for your continued support! FOR INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE TICKETS CALL RAY FLEMING (631) 586-1542 KEVIN BERTOLINI (516) 652-6438 * FR. TOM HAS SPENT MANY SUMMERS HERE AT ST. MATTHEW S CELEBRATIONG MASSES THE SACRAMENTS AND VISITING THE SICK.
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 14 "Catholics For Freedom of Religion Catholics For Freedom of Religion "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." President Thomas Jefferson The Threat is Real - but so is Hope: West Point recently removed a video of its football team praying together, and its football coach had to issue an apology for the prayers after a complaint from Mikey Weinstein, founder of Military Religious Freedom Foundation, an anti-religion organization that targets the military. But many religious freedom law firms and organizations are joining together to stand up for the Cadets' religious freedom. (armytimes.com, 9/8/16; firstliberty.org, 9/24/16; washingtontimes.com, 9/9/16) A decorated Air Force veteran who has often delivered a patriotic flag-folding speech that mentions "God" at civic and military events, was asked by a friend to deliver this flag-folding speech at his retirement ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, CA. But when Oscar Rodriquez, Jr., began the speech, uniformed Airmen assaulted him, dragged him from the ceremony and off the military base because the speech included the word "God." On June 20, 2016, a religious liberty law firm sent a letter to the U.S. Airforce demanding justice for Rodriquez. (military.com, 6/21/16; firstliberty.org, 6/20/16) "I... commend the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God and those who have the superintendence of them into his Holy keeping." General George Washington at Valley Forge Pray, Learn and Act to preserve religious liberty. Visit www.cffor.org Event: Mon., October 10, 2016, 8PM, Dr. John Hassett, MD, will present "The Affordable Care Act and the Complete Lives System", Our Lady of Mercy RC Church, lower church meeting room, 500 S Oyster Bay Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801 Lorraine Yovino Bulletin Editor Catholics for Freedom of Religion lkyovino@reagan.com Homecoming Farm is proud to announce that our 2016 Honoree for our annual event, A Harvest Homecoming, is Father Marty Hall! Many people in the diocese know and love Father Marty for his devotion to the deaf community on Long Island and his involvement in the establishment of the Apostolate for the Deaf in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Since its beginning, he has been a devoted friend, supporter and benefactor to Homecoming Farm, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville. Our event will be held on Oct. 30 th from Noon-4:30 PM at Helen Butler Hall at Dominican Village. Tickets are $60 adults, $10 children and reserved tables of ten for $550. Please join us for music, dancing, raffles, Choose Your Own auction, buffet catered by Iavarone Brothers and a chance to honor our friend, Father Marty Hall. For more information, please contact S. Jeanne Clark, OP at earthhomej@aol.com or 631-842-6000, Ext. 338.
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 15 Boys and Girls -Intramural Basketball Intramural Registration Deadline 10/31/16, Online registration can be completed @ www.smrcc.org/st-matthew-athletics Registration: Registration deadline 10/31/16. Intramural registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis and subject to grade level capacity restrictions. Late fees apply after 10/31. League Structure: - Boys intramural program, grades 3-12, consists of 10 games + playoffs (1 game & practice/week) - Girls intramural program, grades 3-8, consists of 10 games + playoffs (1 game & practice/week) - Coed Intramural grades K-2 are instructional with a 60 minute weekly practice/scrimmage session. - Games are typically played on Saturdays for grades K through 4 and weeknights for grades 5 and up. - Intramural league begins in December and ends in mid-march. Eligibility: - All children of the local community are welcome to play, regardless of religious faith. Coaching: - All coaches are required to complete a background check and a Virtus training course protecting our Children (virtus.org) prior to the start of the season. Additional details are available on our website. League Highlights: All K-8 participants will receive a trophy. All-star games for age groups 3-12 Playoffs and Championship games St. Matthew Basketball Intramural Division Fun, Competitive and Affordable! 2016/2017 Season Fees: - $140 for the first child and $120 for each additional player in same family - $90 for St. Matthew travel team player who has paid the full travel team fee - $25 late fee. Late Intramural registrants (after 10/31/16) subject to availability - Uniforms $25. Uniform, if required, should be requested and paid for at the time of registration. For online registration and additional information please refer to; www.smrcc.org/st-matthew-athletics This is not a Half Hollow Hills School District activity. St. Matthew is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization.
October 9th, 2016 The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 16 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Attention Married Couples! Fall in Love again! with a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend This might be just what you re looking for! It s time to renew your relationship. Rediscover your love and enhance your hopes and dreams! WWME is the original and still the best! Non-residential weekend: October 15 and 16 @ Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway Douglaston (Queens), N.Y. 11362 Full weekend: November 4 th to 6 th @ The Montfort Spiritual Center 26 South Saxon Avenue Bay Shore, NY 11706 Space is limited. For more information about the weekends or to apply call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our web site at http://www.wwme.org You Can Help Heal Your Marriage 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. For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins on Friday, NOVEMBER 4TH 2016,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. PROFESSIONAL THERAPY AND COUNSELING Professional therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists including therapists who specialize in Bereavement, Bipolar Disorders and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is available to our parish and 147 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the past 41 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. We are currently looking for licensed therapists in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens. For confidential information and appointments, please call Dr. Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at (631) 243-2503 or go to our website at http://www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com
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