Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road,Dix Hills, New York 11746 April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 1 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 April 2, 2017 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 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 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. Holy Days 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 7:00 p.m. in the Church. (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.
Business Manager Dolores Tiernan Finance Chairperson Richard Bove Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano and Joseph Napolitano 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. 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 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: INTRAMURAL& CYO TRAVEL CO- ORDINATOR: Chris Felice: smrccathletics@gmail.com 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: email: stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan 499-8520 x 113 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Ann Podina :858-0684 April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 2 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 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
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 3 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 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 Weekly Collections Faith Direct : $2,400.00 March 25th & 26th $17,651.00 Catholic Relief Services $4,466.00 Our Grade Mass Sunday Breakfast has been most successful due to the efforts of our volunteers. We are truly grateful to all who come every scheduled breakfast Sunday. Our thanks to: Tony A. Fran B. Joe G. Kay L. Jack M. John M. Tina M. Margaret R. Xavier M. 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. Saturday, Apr 1 5:00 PM Albert F. Finn Intentions of Jack Tseng Tracey Friedman Diane Visco Nick Morin Andrew J. Garafalo 7:00 PM Sunday, Apr 2 7:30 AM Leopoldo L. Buenaventura 9:30 AM Beatrice & Joseph Tuzzolino 11:00 AM Albert Bajahian 12:30 PM( L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Mary & Joseph Lichtenberger Monday, Apr 3 9:00 AM Frank P. Tiernan Tuesday, Apr 4 9:00 AM Bridget & Edward Hanley Wednesday, Apr 5 9:00 AM Deceased Members of the Kainz Family Thursday, Apr 6 9:00 AM Deceased Members of O'Regan/Gayer Families Friday, Apr 7 9:00 AM Johanna Conforti Saturday, Apr 8 9:00 AM Rose Simoni John Ciechanski Rosina Lamberti Dylon Cappiello Joseph Nolan Anne Lynch 5:00 PM Andrew Garafalo Rocco Amoroso Intentions of Jack Tseng Helene Belvisi Kenneth Goodman Marcelina Solomita 7:00 PM Jose Angel Alvarenga Sunday, Apr 9 7:30 AM John, Enrichetta & Valentino Manetta 9:30 AM Walter & Jane Schreiber 11:00 AM Salvatore Montesano 12:30 PM(L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM James Daly
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 4 Surely one of the greatest musicals of all time! Confirmed bachelor, Henry Higgins, takes on the challenge to transform guttersnipe, Eliza Doolittle, into an upper-class lady. The award-winning score includes hit after hit: Wouldn't it be Lovely, Get Me to the Church on Time, I Could Have Danced All Night, On the Street Where You Live, and I've Grown Accustomed to her Face. Friday, April 28th 7:00 pm in Msgr. Goggin Hall Tickets: Adults $20.00 Children Under 12- $10.00 Tickets are available in the Parish Center
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 5 Dear Friends, This Sunday is the 5th Sunday in Lent. In the older calendar it was known as Passion Sunday marking a change in the Lenten Season. The last two weeks of Lent were known as Passiontide. It was and is a dramatic change: symbolized by the veiling of sacred images in the church. I vividly remember entering the lobby of the high school I attended, Saint Pius X Preparatory Seminary, and seeing the large statue of Our Lady that stood there veiled in purple cloth. Everywhere one looked, purple cloth sheathed all the familiar images of saints and angels. Even the very Crucifix was hidden from view. I think it was and is a very visible way of reminding us of the Passion. After a time of drastic pruning of the tree of the accumulated customs and practices of the Roman Rite, we see the Church asking us again to restore some of the old familiar customs. One of which is the ringing of bells at the elevation of the Host and Chalice at Mass. Those bells will fall silent on Holy Thursday, only to ring out again to proclaim the Resurrection. The familiar Holy Water is withdrawn from the fonts, to be replenished at Easter. Another of these customs is this striking and dramatic covering of all the sacred images in the church. The Scriptures speak of Jesus hiding Himself ; God hiding His face, and the Lord covered up in the tomb for 3 days. The Crucifix will be unveiled on Good Friday in answer to that ancient cry of the Liturgy, Behold the wood of the Cross! and will be the object of veneration on that day s Solemn Liturgy. On Holy Saturday, the great Vigil of Easter, the risen and glorified Christ will be revealed to us, much like to the disciples on that early morn; as well as the statues of Our Lady and Saint Joseph. Historians tell us that earliest drama in western civilization is not only the ancient Greek theatre but also the Liturgy of the Church. We are fed not only by words, but by signs and wonders that appeal to all our senses. Now the focus of Lent shifts from the theme of personal repentance to the Passion and Death of the Lord. Why this ancient, now restored, custom? The veiled images symbolize a world without God. Familiar faces and images, now hidden, remind us of what the world can be; and human lives can be, without God. Nowhere to look, nothing to look at...but emptiness. On Good Friday, the Liturgy finally returns the Crucifix to us unveiled with the cry Ecce!..Behold!..Look! Look at what it cost God to forgive our sins! Look at the price of sin! Look at the love He has for us! Centuries ago, the great and ardent light of medieval spirituality, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, preaching on the Passion, pointed to the Crucifix, and asked WHO did this??? He gave the answer: LOVE did this!!! Heedless of His dignity!!! These last two weeks of Lent are still different in our Liturgy. The theme of the Passion comes to the fore. Dear friend, we still have two weeks to make a good Lent: still time to voluntarily offer to Jesus a little bit of the Cross. Even if we have failed in our Lenten resolutions; there is still time to make it up! If we walk with Him in these last two weeks what an Easter we will have!!! God s blessings, Fr. Hewes On a purely personal note... As we begin the month of April, I would like to thank each and every person who congratulated me in any way last month on the Anniversary of my Ordination and birthday. Your kindness is, as always, deeply appreciated and truly exceptional.
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 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 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 5:00PM. 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. GRADE LEVEL MASSES FOR WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENTS Sunday, April 2, 2017, 1st & 2nd grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. It is Pray 4 Me Sunday for the 2nd grade children. CONFIRMATION Our Confirmation on Tuesday, March 21st was wonderful but that was only possible with the collaborative effort of so many: Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski who spoke inspirationally to all, Fr. Hewes, Fr. Sikorski and Deacon Carmine thank you for your support and for making the Mass even more beautiful. To the Altar Servers, the Knights of Columbus, the Ushers, the Eucharistic Ministers, Sr. Kay, Lee Forsythe and the guest musicians who added so much to the Confirmation ceremony, Merci. Additional thanks to our office staff, Dolores Tiernan, Bettyanne Russo, Luis Flores and all our amazing teachers who happily gave their time each week to educate and inspire the eighth grade students as well as assisting with all of our rehearsals. We are grateful to the parents who made sure the 8th graders got to class each week and finally to the Confirmandi Congratulations! As you can see, it does take a battalion of people to make a Confirmation both beautiful and memorable. SUMMER PROGRAM The dates for Summer Program 2017 are August 6th through August 20th, from 8:30AM to 1:00PM, Monday thru Friday and the three Sundays, 8/6, 8/13 and 8/20. Grades 4 thru 7 are eligible and the fee is $250.00 per child. Registration is Wednesday, April 5th at 7:00PM in the Church. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Saturday, April 8th, 2nd grade First Reconciliation (Penance) in Church 10AM. SPECIAL NOTES The week of April 3rd will be the last week of classes for our 2016/17 Winter Program. PHOTOGRAPHS Rosemary Femia will be here on Thursday, March 30th from 7:00-9:00PM in the breezeway with Confirmation pictures. She will be there every Thursday until the end of June.
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 7 BULLETIN DEADLINES DUE TO PALM SUNDAY, EASTER SUNDAY AND VACATION DAYS, BULLETIN DEADLINES CHANGE FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL. Palm Sunday, April 9th bulletin deadline.deadline Passed Easter Sunday, April 16th bulletin deadline..wednesday, April 5th April 23rd and April 30th bulletins deadline..tuesday, April 11th Richard J. Albergo Kasey Amhuty Baby Chloe Atienza Vivian Blom Eric Bohlsen Dr. John Brady Donna Brennan Shirley Brown Christian Brown Jamie Bufalino Baby Michael V. Cintorino Providence Colascione Gerard Costa Joseph Costa Jeanette Davis James DiLiberto Lucille DiMaria April 8 & 9 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM R. Smolenski H. Campa K. Kampta E. McEvoy Y.G. 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM I. Lucie L. McCarthy C. Sposato E. Vincente B. Abadom J. Commisso J. Gatto F. Harnos A. Pappas R. Ruvio R. Grande J. McCarthy P. DiGiorgio K. Zaki A. Albano M. Brennan M. Prainito our Sick Mary Jane DiPaoli Lourdes Fanning Gregg Farmer Joseph Fazio Madeline Fazio Edward Fergus Marino Figueroa Josephine Flynn Thomas Frecletn Baby Winifred Herrin Carol Kelly Harold Kelly Barbara Labate Jake Lanigro Alex Lombardi Patricia Lovaglio Ellisa Anne Luciano Greg Makarius Bonnie Marinaro Michelle Mastrini Michael Mazzara John McIntyre Helen McDowell Yolanda Milicia Thomas Mooney Myra Pappania Marie Pecoraro Emily Pederson Greg Pederson Grace Penza Antoinette Perillo Peter Prestia Marge Puccio Tina Quarello Alice Reilly Helen Reineking Casey Rodriquez Christopher Sabato, Sr. Charles Sanzone Cecelia Sanzone George Schnell Julie McDowell Scott June Sheehan Margaret Stachler Ed Stein Diane Sepe Terry Tanzer Brian Tripp Lucille Troll Fred Troll Terese Upton Julia Valdivieso Antoinette Vidal Emerson Vidal Emerson Vidal II Lisa Vidal Mary Zuccaro We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Tyler Smith-Reynolds, U.S. Coast Guard, Victor B. Famighette, United States Army, Lance Corporal Ryan, Matthew Ferrara Marines, 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.
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 8 Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ. Each of us meets people like this every day. Pope Francis Dear Friends, During the special Lenten season, please allow me to share a special request with you. If you have never contributed to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, or if you haven t contributed in a number of years, please consider making this the year that you join with me and other members of this Parish family and make a donation to the 2017 Appeal. As you may already be aware, 100% of all the money raised by this fund helps support more than 60 programs and services that the people of our church as well as all of the people on Long Island have come to rely on. These programs include services to people in need; affordable housing for senior citizens; people with disabilities and our veterans, as well as formation of our priests, deacons, lay leaders, and young people. These are just a few of the programs that help make our church and this Island a vibrant and wonderful place to live. But to help ensure that we can always serve those who come to us for aid, support and spiritual guidance, we need help from you! If 100 of our parishioners, who have not supported us in the recent past, made a $25 contribution this year think about how many more people we could help. If that amount is more than you can manage, consider $5 or $10. Every gift counts and makes a difference in the lives of others! Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal Parish Pledge: $ Name Address Down payment: $ City, State, Zip: Phone: Signature: Date: St Matthew Catholic Ministry Appeal 2017 Goal: $116,200.00 Pledges: $93,235.00 Donors: 241 Many thanks for your generosity, caring and sharing. God Bless, John Gatto: 499-8520 ex. 117
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 9 Plant Sale ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY EASTER PLANT SALE! The Rosary Altar Society will be selling Easter Plants on Saturday, April 8th and Sunday, April 9th after all the Masses. Proceeds benefit the needs of the Parish. Special Thank You from the Rosary Altar Society Our St. Patrick's/St. Joseph's Dinner Dance was a huge success, but that was only with the effort of so many. Thank you to our Pastor, Father Hewes, for his support and presence there, along with Father Sikorski. Thank you to Mangano's Funeral Home for donating the Lotto Board and Entertainment for the evening. "Dennis" the DJ of Party Up Entertainment was fantastic and his lively music kept the dance floor hopping. Thank you to Andrea Cantone Hui for the designing and printing of our dance tickets. They came out beautiful. Thank you to Larry Benenati for providing the corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots. Thank you to Mike Terrone who cooked the corned beef dinner to perfection. It was so tender and tasty. Thank you to Bob Lea, our bartender and helper Rosalie, who kept the beer, wine and soda flowing. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for their support, and for providing the beer for the evening. Thank you to Sharon Fleming (who baked for days) for the Irish Soda Bread (grandma's recipe). It was delicious and enjoyed by all. Thank you to Tina and Joe Murgolo for the delicious cannolis and to Carmela for stuffing all 200 of them. Thank you to our Rosarians, Joan, Laurie, Marilou, Rosalie and Tina for the homemade baked ziti and meatballs. Our guests thought they were in Little Italy for sure. Thank you to Luis Flores, Charles and Christine Lella, Bea, Carmela, Joan, Judy, Kathy B., Kathy G.,Laurie, Marianne, Mary M., Marylou, Rosalie and Tina and everyone else who helped shop, decorate, set up, serve, sell raffles and clean up. We could have not done it without you. Thank you to all Rosarians who provided essential extras, such as decorations, cheese, breads, salad and all the fixings. Thank you to Father Sikorski for picking our winning raffle tickets. Congratulations to Linda and Frank Primiano, the lucky winners of our Lotto Board...and "thank you" to Linda and Frank who generously donated the $100 from the Lotto Board to the Rosary Society. The lucky winner of our 50/50 raffle was Carmela Sposato. Congratulations Carmela! Thank you to all who attended this fundraiser. Without your support, we could not have achieved such success. May God Bless You All. Please save the date for our next fun event, the International Banquet on June 17, 2017. We look forward to seeing everyone there as well. May Our Lady Always Be at Your Side, Terry Sbashnig President.
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 10 Since 1844 the members of the Apostleship of Prayer have offered themselves to God for the salvation of souls, the Church, the intentions of all Apostles of Prayer, and the intentions of the Pope. The Holy Father gives us two prayer intentions each month, one a general intention and the other an intention for world missions. 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. APRIL Young People. That young people may respond generously to their vocations and seriously consider offering themselves to God in the priesthood or consecrated life. Legion of Mary Invites you to the 8 th Annual Women s Retreat BEHOLD THY SON Come ponder Motherhood in your heart after the example of Mary. All women are invited to come pray with Mary for children and for priests. Come and receive strength to become the perfect women we are called to be: Thus the perfect woman (Prov 31:10) becomes an irreplaceable support and source of spiritual strength for other people, who perceive the great energies of her spirit. These perfect women are owed much by their families, and sometimes by whole nations. Mulleris Dignitatem Holy Sacrifice of the Mass ***Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament*** Time for Our Lord in Silence ***Confession Available ***Reflections Friday, May 12, 2017 Saturday, May 13, 2017 Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY COST: $110 per person Includes dinner Friday, 3 meals Saturday, private room with shower (Check in Friday between 1 6 p.m. & ends Saturday 9 p.m.) SEND FORM BELOW AND CHECK PAYABLE TO ST. PATRICK PARISH: ST. PATRICK RC CHURCH, 280 E. MAIN STREET, SMITHTOWN, NY 11787 ATTN: LEGION OF MARY NAME PARISH ADDRESS PHONE # E-MAIL SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS? APPROX. ARRIVAL TIME For additional information contact Corinne Addiss @ 631-804-7222 or keepntuch@aol.com
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 11 An Appreciation Mass to thank, pray for and bless all Public Safety Personnel will take place at ST. MATTHEW R.C. CHURCH 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills All Dix Hills Police Officers, Firefighters, EMT s, State Troopers, Correction Officers and those First Responder parishioners in Nassau, Suffolk and NYC are cordially invited to attend our Blue Mass Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 12:30PM. Please attend in uniform and arrive by 12:15 to participate in the opening procession. A blessing of emergency vehicles and a reception with refreshments will be held in Msgr. Goggin Hall following the Mass. Families and all parishioners are invited. Please plan to join us! RSVP by April 18, 2017 to either emails below, put resp0nse in collection basket or drop off at the Church.... Name: Phone #: What service: Attending Mass: Email addresses: kaymccarthyop@optonline.net or maryccd@smrcc.org
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 12 Lenten Devotions Mondays: Holy Hour and Miraculous Medal Novena with Benediction 4 to 5 PM in the Chapel. Wednesdays: Holy Hour 4 to 5 PM in the Chapel. Confession available. Fridays: Stations of the Cross 7 PM in the Church. St. John said, Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and in truth. Mother Teresa also spoke about love. She said that love is the reason that we exist to love and serve God by loving and serving one another. She called every action of hers something beautiful for God. You, our outstanding parishioners, have loved in deed and in truth. You have done so many beautiful things for God. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your love, tremendous generosity and kindness to me and to my Religious Community, the Sisters of St. Dominic in Amityville, to the impoverished children in an orphanage in Haiti and to the many struggling and poor families who come to us for assistance. Whenever I request something, you always respond overwhelmingly with open arms. Truly, you are an inspiration and an immeasurable blessing in my life and in the lives of so many people that you never even met. I echo the following words of St. Paul to the Phillipians. I thank my God whenever I think of you. Every time I pray for all of you, I pray with joy, remembering how you have helped to spread the Good News. I am quite certain that the One who began this good work in you will see that it is finished when the day of Christ Jesus comes. You have a permanent place in my heart. My prayer for you is that your love for one another will increase more and more. As we celebrate the beautiful feast of the Resurrection, may you and your families have a very happy and blessed Easter. Sister Kay McCarthy Here at Saint Matthew's, we have an amazing bereavement support group for young teens (12-18) who have lost a parent. The group runs for eight weeks with continuous support from the most caring young widows and widowers in our community. Roni Mosakowski, a child psychologist, Kim Brent, Robert Verdi and our parishioner Mark Berstein have volunteered their time week after week to help these children understand loss and grief. We also have a bereavement group for young widows and widowers from age 65-55 facilitated by Arlene Ricca, Laure Kaminsky, Barbara Arabio and a 54 and younger group facilitated by Kathryn Monaco Douglas and Dee Antonucci. These groups have grown to amazing proportions as word of mouth has spread through Long Island, with participants from Queens to Riverhead. What makes us different from other bereavement groups is that our groups are continuous, giving compassion at all levels. There is also a Chat and Connect group facilitated by Nina Padovano for young widows and widowers who have past the bereavement stage but still have persistent issues that others might not understand. Plus a private face book group of 493 members all reaching out at all hours of the day and night. On June 4th at Belmont Lake at 10:00 a.m., we will have a fundraiser walk. This is our tenth walk to help our widows/ widowers who have financial hardships. All this has been made possible due to the kindness and understanding of Sr. Kay McCarthy and Father Hewes, the pastor of St. Matthew s. If you or anyone that you know are aware of someone who may benefit from these services, please contact Kathryn Monaco Douglas -631-495-8541.
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 13 April 1 April 2 April 7 April 8 April 15 April 22 April 29-30 St. Matthew s Youth Ministry April Schedule We meet every Saturday at 8pm in the Library Everyday Miracles Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe. Saint Augustine Stations of the Cross in the Chapel DRVC Skating Night 6pm United Skates, Seaford $16.00 includes rental skates, pizza and soda. Must have permission slip and no tickets sold at the door. Holy Hour- Chaminade High School Mineola 7pm Discussion Night Miracles in our Lives No Youth Ministry. A Blessed Easter to all our members and families. Movie Night Miracles from Heaven Bake Sale after all Masses! Proceeds will go to the teens attending the Steubenville Retreat this Summer. Contact Information Gina Drost, Youth Minister E-mail Youthsmrcc@gmail.com Phone or Text 631-835-3088 Facebook @ St. Matthews Youth Ministry Insta@stmatthewym 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. 1 Timothy 4:12 Senior News YES Some reminders: April 6 Sister Ave Clark April 13 NO MEETING - HOLY THURSDAY April 20 Lunch at Picollo Mundo April 27 Regular meeting On April 15, Holy Saturday, we will have what has become a tradition here at St. Matthew with the blessing of the Easter food. This centuries old custom is richly symbolic and beautiful, and one in which the family can participate. I have seen beautiful arrangements, some on plates or baskets that have been passed down thru generations, others in plain grocery bags. The presentation is not what is important, your presence is. Teach your children and grandchildren that Easter is not all jelly beans and chocolate bunnies. That's fun, but they must know the true meaning of the day. So bring them with those pretty baskets of candy and eggs to be placed on the altar for the blessing. Father Sikorski does a brief prayer service and then patiently poses for pictures with the children. It s all of 20 or 30 minutes, so no matter how busy your day is I m sure you can spare a few to carryon this lovely tradition. Remember to pray for all who are ill and for their loving caregivers. Pray also for those who protect us and our country. God Bless America. See you in church, Pat
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 14 St. Matthew s is fortunate to have 3 DEFIBRILLATORS. One is located outside the gym, another in the breezeway connecting the church and Parish Center and the third one is located on the second floor of the Parish Center, next to the elevator. Learn how to use this life-saving device by attending the CPR AND DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING CLASS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22 ND AT 9 AM IN THE MIRROR ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR PRIORTY WILL BE GIVEN TO STAFF AND ALL VOLUNTEERS AT ST. MATTHEW S, INCLUDING ATHLETIC VOLUNTEERS. IF YOU PLAN TO COME FOR THIS TRAINING, PLEASE COM- PLETE THE FORM BELOW AND RETURN IT TO THE PARISH CENTER OR EMAIL. KAYMCCARTHYOP@OPTONLINE.NET BY APRIL 2ND THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU, SR. KAY MC CARTHY NAME.. PHONE NUMBER..
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 15 RESPECT LIFE NEWS Spiritual Adoption Program MONTH SIX Developing Baby Your spiritually adopted baby is developing quite beautifully now. His/her weight is approaching 2 pounds. Babies born prematurely at this time have a very good chance of surviving. The medical advances in caring for extremely small newborn infants are extraordinary indeed. Justice O Connor has remarked that the Roe vs. Wade decision is on a collision course with itself. Each passing year, we witness medical advances that allow medical professionals to save younger and younger premature infants. St. Gianna Beretta Molla...Wife, Mother, Doctor, Prolife Witness Canonization: May 16, 2004 Feast Day: April 28 On Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 6:30 PM Christ the King RCC 2 Indian Head Road Commack, NY St. Gianna's daughter, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, will give a presentation after the 5:00 PM Mass. She will have a relic and a cloth picture of her mother for veneration after her presentation. ALL are welcome and encouraged to attend. Refreshments to follow. For info call Marion at 631-486-2658 or Ann at 631-754-9141 5th Annual Women s Conference The Voice of Catholic Women Saturday, April 8, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743 We look forward to hearing everyone s story! JOIN US FOR: Morning Prayer in the Chapel, Presentations, Conversations and a Festive Luncheon OFFERING:$25.00 For more information visit our website: www.drvc-faith.org Diocese of Rockville Centre Office of Faith Formation Engaging Children with Autism and Other Disabilities This workshop will be an introduction to the experience of how our children interpret their world and how we can bring the faith to them. Location: St. John Nepomucene Church 1140 Locust Ave, Bohemia, NY 11716 Instructor: Kathy Russell-Sica MS Ed Dates: Tuesdays, April 25, May 2, 9 and 16 10:00 am - 11:30 am Cost: $40.00 per person If you have any questions, contact Kathy Russell-Sica ksica@drvc.org 516-506-2260. Register Online www.drvc-faith.org
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 16 Mary s Light May 7, 2017 2:00pm 4:30pm Mary s light... a YES beyond fears, setbacks and insecurities. Presenter: Sr. Ave Clark, OP a Dominican Sister of Amityville, is the author of several books and articles on spirituality and healing. A pastoral counselor and the co-coordinator of Heart-to-Heart Ministry, Sister Ave comes to her ministry with a gentle heart that loves to pray. She nourishes our community with monthly spiritual experiences. Donation: $20.00 Deposit: $10.00 Register on-line at: www.taborretreatcenter.net Detach and mail to: Tabor Retreat Center 60 Anchor Ave Oceanside, NY 11572 516-536-3004 $20.00 donation enclosed. Registration Form For: Mary s Light May 7, 2017 $10.00 non-refundable deposit enclosed. Name Male Female Address Telephone E-Mail Check enclosed for Tabor Retreat Center Credit card Visa Master Card Card # Expiration Date Name on card Signature Security Code
April 2, 2017 The Fifth Sunday of Lent 17 The St. Matthew Gift Shop Open Monday through Saturday from 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 unity candles and vestments. We have lots of books to read on long winter days, starting at 25 and up and St. Theresa of Calcutta rosaries. The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center, across from the Receptionist area. All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish.