December 3, 2017 1st Sunday of Advent 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 Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor 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 Parish Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon 5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass) Monday Friday: 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: as announced. Sacramental Life Baptism: Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm Parents should contact the Rectory before the birth of the child. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required after the interview. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call the rectory at least six months in advance for an appointment with a parish priest. A marriage preparation program is required. Penance/ Reconciliation: Saturdays 2:00 3:30pm Also by appointment Anointing of the Sick: Every second Monday after the 8:30am Mass. Also anytime by calling the rectory at 631-757-7435. 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 stfranyouth@gmail.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 New Parishioners Every family should be properly registered. Please stop in the sacristy after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office during office hours to pick up a census form. Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am 8:00pm 10pm with Benediction Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A. 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 Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 631-261-5130 St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium. 631-651-2655 In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: 631-271-3566 Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo 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
December 3, 2017 2 Mission Statement: St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments. We are sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer, liturgical celebrations and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable. In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the good news of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action. MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, December 3, 2017 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Joseph Calvagna+, Keith Pearch+, Anne Marie Lucie Taverne+ 12:00pm Elizabeth Buffa+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Faye Zammillo+ Monday, December 4, 2017 8:30am Agnes DeMarco+ Tuesday, December 5, 2017 8:30am Humberto Vizcaino+, Nina+ Wednesday, December 6, 2017 8:30am Bob Defilippis+ Thursday, December 7, 2017 8:30am Gwen Neary+ 4:30pm Gary Turnbull+ Friday, December 8, 2017 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30am Primo & Benita Somorostro+ 7:30pm Helen Hayfield+ Saturday, December 9, 2017 4:30pm Domenico Sodano+ Sunday, December 10, 2017 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Walter Montaigne+, Anne Marie Luci Taverne+ 12:00pm Viola & Cosmo Buonaspina+, Kevin Penna+, Carmella Zaccaria+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, John Ahlstrom+ Ministers for Saturday and Sunday December 9th & 10th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Eileen McGloin, Patrick Brennan, Giselle Nelson, Sean Pugni Lector: Mary Schlaikjer Altar Servers: Charles Sorrentino & Christopher Reyes Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Rosemarie Esteibar, Volvick Osse, James Gribbin Lector: Gawaine Esteibar Altar Servers: Kathryn Morgan 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Michelle Gallo, Carol Nucci, Joseph Dissler, Charles Giardino, Craig Butler Lector: William O Brien Altar Servers: Will Barbaccia & Valerie Giannotti 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Barbara Beller, Kathleen Dyckes, Marianne Craven Lector: George Pozderec Altar Servers: Tiernan Emprimo 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Diane French, Louise Rastu Lector: Marie Cantave Altar Servers: Olivier Michel & James Froh SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Advent Monday: St. John Damascene Wednesday: St. Nicholas Thursday: St. Ambrose; Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Friday: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday: St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin 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, 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, Grace Schimmel, Eleanor A. Thompson, Frank Tumino, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
December 3, 2017 3 PARISH MISSION BLESSING OF THE ADVENT WREATH It starts at the evening meal on the Saturday before the first Sunday in Advent with the blessing of the wreath. (The head of the household is the one designated to say the prayers, following which various members of his family light the candles. If the group is not a family, then a leader may be selected to say the prayers and others appointed to light the candles.) The following prayer can be used. Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. Leader: O God, by whose Word all things are sanctified, pour forth Your blessing upon this wreath and grant that we who use it may prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and may receive from You abundant graces. We ask this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. FIRST WEEK Leader: O Lord, stir up Thy might, we beg Thee, and come, That by Thy protection we may deserve to be rescued from the threatening dangers of our sins and saved by Thy deliverance. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen.
December 3, 2017 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: $10,222.50 Bulletin Reflection We are the servants of God, each with his or her own task. We will be judged good stewards if, at His coming, He finds us ready, conscientiously pursing the tasks to which we have been called. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who strive to be alert to the work of God in the present moment through service in our parish ministries. December 3 First Sunday of Advent: As we begin Advent we are called to Be watchful! Be alert as we stand in joyful anticipation for the grace of Christmas to once again bless our lives. Your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box will help the poor to celebrate the grace of God s love this Christmas. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, December 10th: Isaiah 40:1 5, 9 11 Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs. 2 Peter 3:8 14 The Lord is paɵent with you, not wishing that any should perish. Mark 1:1 8 As it is wriʃen in Isaiah the prophet: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings. 4
December 3, 2017 5 The Holy Father s Intention for December That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.
December 3, 2017 6 The Immaculate Conception is Friday, Dec. 8th and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses are Thursday, Dec. 7th at 4:30pm and Friday, Dec. 8th at 8:30am & 7:30pm The Rectory, Pastoral Care & Religious Ed Offices will be closed on Friday.
December 3, 2017 CALLING ALL BAKERS! We are looking for parishioners to donate something to our Christmas Hospitality Bake Sale Dec. 10th. Please help if you can! Donations can be brought down to the Lower Church on that day. Congratulations to Leonora Gaynor on receiving the St. Agnes Medal! Here she is pictured with her daughter Maria and Bishop Barres Seventh graders make Giving Tree Gift Ornaments supervised by their Religious Ed teachers. 7
December 3, 2017 8 The Weekly St. Francis Booster Club winner for 11/20 is Richard Dalvano! Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang St Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! 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 12/17 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 932 Sandwiches!! Thanks to all who helped! 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 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
December 3, 2017 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 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. The Northport Chorale featuring the Northport Community Band presents their Winter Holiday Concert Friday, December 8, 2017 8:00 p.m. at Northport High School - Robert W. Kruger Center for the Performing Arts ~~ Tickets: $15.00/Adults - $10.00/Seniors - $7.00/Students ~~ Please also consider bringing a used winter coat for our Northport Chorale Coat Drive Call Debi for more info (631) 223-3789 Sure to be an enjoyable evening of music as we perform all of your Holiday Favorites!!! 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. 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 Coodinator, Paumanack Village 1 & 2. ST. HUGH'S INTERFAITH CLUB, Singles, Widowed & Divorced Seniors 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 member welcome $2.00 donation. Our next meeting will be on November 14 at 1pm. Call Elaine, (631) 425-1131 or Joanne (631) 266-3654 for further information.