Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax) Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 26, 2016 Cry to God with shouts of joy! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106 Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557 Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412 Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130 E-mail address drago@staidanparish.org The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Mission Statement We, the parish family of the Church of Saint Aidan, strengthened by the Eucharist and encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all, for we recognize that everyone is a child of God and no one should be excluded. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting social justice, engaging our youth in every aspect of parish life, and offering care and compassionate service to all. We invite everyone to walk with Jesus and experience His healing power and love. St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401 Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext. 9406 Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408 Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410 Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403 SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext. 9592 Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa, Suellen Peterson, and Jackie McHugh Xavier Fleming Buildings & Grounds Department ext. 9122 Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Morning 9:00 AM Saturday Evening 5:00 and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:30 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101 Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTS The required Baptism class for new parents is held the second Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass parents are asked to gather at St. Joseph s statue to the right of the main altar. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 1:00-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment. Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish. Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext. 9101. Adoration First and third Fridays of the month 1:00-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Am 2: 6-10, 13-16; Mt 8: 18-22 6:30 AM Msgr. Robert Kirwin 7:30 AM Special Intentions 9:00 AM Father s Day Novena 12:30 PM Eileen Grippo 5:30 PM Letrice Kelly TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016 St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr AM 3: 1-8; 4: 11-12; MT 8: 23-27 6:30 AM Carol Martello 7:30 AM Sister Mary Kilmartin, SC 9:00 AM Father s Day Novena 12:30 PM Annette Marinello 5:30 PM Joseph John Nolan, Sr. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016 Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles Vigil: Acts 3: 1-10; Gal 1: 11-20; Jn 21: 15-19 Day: Acts 12: 1-11; 2 Tm 4: 6-8, 17-18; Mt 16: 13-19 6:30 AM Msgr. Robert Kirwin 7:30 AM In Thanksgiving and Ints. of the Sisters & Staff of Mt. St. Vincent 9:00 AM Samuel T. Allen (35th Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Peter Staudacher (Names Day Rem.) 5:30 PM Luigi Mastrocola (22nd Anniversary Rem.) THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016 The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Am 7: 10-17; Mt 9: 1-8 6:30 AM Steve Molloy 7:30 AM Msgr. Robert Kirwin 9:00 AM Suzanne McMahon (Birthday Rem.) 12:30 PM Frank Peterson (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Brendan Creighton FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016 Blessed Junipero Serra, Priest Am 8: 4-6, 9-12; Mt 9: 9-13 6:30 AM Michael O Brien 7:30 AM Special Intention 9:00 AM Jane & John Kenny 12:30 PM Joseph Pravati (Birthday Rem.) 1:00-3:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration 5:30 PM Vincent & Anita Giufurta SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2016 Weekday Am 9: 11-15; Mt 9: 14-17 9:00 AM Larry Bradley, Sr. (1st Anniversary Rem.) 12:30-1:30 PM Confessions 5:00 PM Francis Duffy (14th Anniversary Rem.) Tom Barry Msgr. Robert Kirwin Marilyn Smith (Birthday Rem.) SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2016 (CONTINUED) 7:30 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2016 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 66: 10-14c; Gal 6: 14-18; Lk 10: 1-12, 17-20 or 10: 1-9 7:30 AM Raymond Lyons 9:00 AM Deceased Rosarians: Veronica Wood & Eleanore Dunn 10:30 AM Ray Karpa 12:00 PM Elizabeth Kelly John Kennedy, Jr. Liza Mamoni Andrew Stanislawczyk 5:00 PM Margaret Reese BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Caitlin Herrera, St. Aidan Thomas Grimaldi, St. Aidan Kaitlin Trefcer, St. Aidan Matthew Chuchul, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY Lauren Viola, St. Aidan Zachary Lane, St. Ignatius, Hicksville, NY SECOND WEEK Loriana LoBosco, St. Margaret of Scotland, Selden, NY Matthew Cento, Selden, NY FLOWER MEMORIAL Thank You and Farewell FATHER MICHAEL EDATHIL (Main Altar) BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of CAROL & VINCENT LA SALA 60th Wedding Anniversary Remembrance Requested by Your Loving Family Forever in Our Hearts
JUNE 26, 2016 FAMILY POLITICS Family politics can be a real pain in the neck and can cause a great deal of unhappiness and even destroy a marriage. Take a few common examples. There's going to be a wedding. Now there is an almost unparalleled opportunity for trouble. There can be disputes about the guest list, members of the wedding party, the venue, the shower, the cost and who should pay--and maybe even where the ceremony should take place. Worse still is the problem of some member of either family not approving of the bride and groom and being quite vocal about his or her opinion. Such hurts are not easily forgotten. Then there are disputes about the name of the child and even who the godparents should be. Sometimes family members take their own opinion so seriously that they cause the happy new parents anxiety. Parents are caught between a rock and a hard place trying to please everybody. And then there's always Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving and who is going where and when. (One of the advantages of being a priest is that you can always be busy or on duty.) In addition there are family business problems and the perennial difficulty of dominant family members who really like being in control of other peoples' lives. Most of these conflicts are not caused by mean spirited people, but by people who really want the best for their children and family members. Parents deeply love their children and many find it hard to let go especially when there are reservations about the prospective marriage partner. Older people sometimes want to be the matriarch or patriarch of the family and, to a certain extent, call the shots. Siblings often have their ideas about the marriage of a brother or sister and then there are aunts, uncles, and cousins who are not without their own opinions. You often hear me speak about how children (and that includes adult children) should love and respect their parents. You can never thank your parents enough for all they have done for you. On the other hand, as an adult you cannot let your parents or other well meaning family members dominate your life and your marriage. You have to have the maturity with kindness, charity and understanding to stand on your own two feet and live your own life. It's your marriage and not theirs; it's your life and you are the responsible agent. I urge young people to listen with an open heart to the advice of their parents and other family members but in the end to make their own principled decisions in accord with God's law and common sense.
Good advice or counsel is a wonderful gift and is to be treasured. Pressure, coercion or arm twisting is not in the same category at all and is to be avoided. We may not always agree with the way people run their lives, but the reality is that God Himself has given them free will and we should respect that. Sometimes people have to learn by experience and it often is the best teacher. Like everybody else, I have learned by my mistakes. Let others learn by theirs. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. Mc Donald THANK YOU FATHER MICHAEL EDATHIL On Wednesday, June 29th, Father Michael leaves us. This is a very sad day for me personally and for our parish. For the past three years he has given his energy, love and devotion totally to the people of St. Aidan. His zeal, kindness and availability are beyond measure. I join with you in expressing my thanks and admiration for all he has done for us. He could not have done any more than he did. May Jesus and Mary bless him richly as he begins the next stage of his priestly life. PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Kathleen Gattis, Joseph Fitzgerald, Rita Amendola, Virginia Fallon, Joyce French, Barney Rinaldi, Brian Hoffarth, Mary Price, Marie McLaughlin, Judy Eberso-Kostovick, Chris Lynch, Terence Simblitt, Ana Bubalo, Michael Vladich, Terry Laughlin, Anthony Rosario, Deacon Frank Love, Joann McDermott, Kimberly Kurz, Catherine Reardon, Bob Hesse, Margaret Cacioppo, Maureen Ostrowski, Karen Canner, Carter Smith, Carol Bongiorno, Robert Jean-Bart DECEASED: Dominick Bellizzi, Joseph Cepelak, Joseph Cecere, Samir Karam for the victim of the Orlando shooting and for all those who have died serving our country. REMEMBERING OUR SERVICEMEN & WOMEN Protect our service men and women, Lord Jesus, as we continue to pray for world peace.
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Save the Date: Monday, June 27 Fortnight Rally for Religious Freedom Archbishop William Lori Archbishop of Baltimore and chairman of the USCCB s Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, will give the keynote address. Bishop William Murphy will present remarks on religious freedom and introduce Archbishop Lori. Presentation of award winning student speeches and art work St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School 1170 Montauk Highway West Islip, NY. 11796 No ticket or reservation required - For more information: (631) 896.8331 6:30 PM Public Witness Rosary in front of school 7:30 PM Rally for Religious Freedom in auditorium of school ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, June 26, 11:00 AM, Fortnight Diocesan Mass, St. Agnes Cathedral Bishop William Murphy, celebrant
ST. AIDAN PARISH RELIGIOUS FREEDOM-ART WORK The 2016 Religious Freedom Art winners are: Emma Ruane, grade 6, St. Aidan School Gabrielle Behette, grade 8, St. Aidan School Jillian Parrino, grade 7, Religious Education St. Aidan They will receive their awards at the Religious Freedom Rally on June 27th at St. John the Baptist High School. Thank you to all the students who participated in the contest. Their Art Work will be on display in the vestibule of the church this week end. LITURGY CORNER The fourth Spiritual Work of Mercy is to Comfort the Sorrowful. The best advice I ever saw for comforting someone was just be there. We may feel awkward about this, but just your presence can make a big difference in someone s grief. Don t think of what you need to say, but really listen the person who is suffering. Then you can say something if needed. Read the New Testament to see how Jesus did this. He is our ultimate Teacher. Then you can offer words of encouragement to those who seem discouraged, be present to those who are struggling or in emotional pain or despair, or offer sympathy to those who are grieving. Just remember that being there is the most important thing. If you re not truly present, the words won t matter. THANK YOU ALTAR SERVERS In appreciation for all of your dedication to our parish, all altar servers are invited to the AMF Sheridan Bowling Lanes, 199 E. Jericho Turnpike, Mineola on Wednesday, July 20th from 4:00-6:00 PM for bowling, food and soda are included. If you would like to attend please call Father Jeff at (516) 746-6585 x9105.
2016 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL ONE FAITH, FAMILY, COMMUNITY Rev. Steve Maddaloni Rev. Jiha Lim Rev. Daniel Rivera Catholics on Long Island have prayed the Harvest Master to send more labourers into the Harvest. He has heard our prayers and on June 25, 2016 He answered them. Let us give thanks to the Lord! THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT THEY ARE COMING TO A PARISH NEAR YOU!
2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal One Faith, Family, Community Put on Christ! in your life and you will find a friend in whom you can always trust; put on Christ and you will see the wings of hope spreading and letting you journey with joy towards the future. - Pope Francis Dear Parishioners: As Catholics, we all hold dear the responsibility of bringing our young people into our family of faith and guiding them on a lifelong journey with Christ. One opportunity to nurture their faith is by supporting the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Every day, young people on our college campuses are actively committing to their faith and living lives filled with joyful service. Consider Susan, a student at Stony Brook University, who became involved in Campus Ministry immediately following the start of her freshman year. Having a family of friends here at Stony Brook University is so important to me. I grew up in a very small town and coming to a big school I didn t get that sense of community anywhere else but in Campus Ministry. God is first and being surrounded by people that feel the same way encourages you and helps you through all your troubles. More than 3,000 young people a month participate in Campus Ministry Programs in our Diocese. The Catholic Ministries Appeal is also important for so many other ministries and programs that involve our children. Are you aware that collectively parish-based religious education programs serve more than 110,000 of our young people in public schools? Similarly, youth and young adult ministry programs serve more than 5,000 each month. Your support helps to inspire young adults to journey together as they continue to find Christ in their lives. Please know that I thank you most sincerely for your consideration of this special request to make a gift to the 2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal. Please know that no gift is too small and every gift makes a difference in the lives of our young people - the now and the future of our Catholic Church. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald Pastor
2016 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2015 GOAL: $172,900 PLEDGED: $117,900 # OF GIFTS: 541 AVERAGE GIFT: $ 217.79 In today s second reading, St. Paul provides a wonderful one-sentence summary of Christian stewardship: Out of Love, place yourselves atone another s service. STEWARDSHIP 06/21/15 $24,840 06/19/16 $23,111 (-6.96%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. This weekend s second collection is for Peter s Pence. PETER S PENCE COLLECTION This weekend, June 25th/26th, our diocese will take up the Peter s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Christ upon the world. PLEASE NOTE The Choir Camp, scheduled for June 27th-July 1st, has been cancelled due to lack of interest. THE FRANCESCHINI FUNDRAISER A HUGE SUCCESS! The entire Franceschini Family takes this opportunity to thank everyone for supporting their Annual Debra Ann Franceschini Foundation s fundraiser for Winthrop University Hospital s Cancer Center for Kids. The June 17 th evening, at Piccolo s Restaurant, with good food, music, great raffle prizes, and friendly sociability helped to make this year s fundraiser for CCFK a huge success. Again, we say, thanks, and we all look forward to seeing you at our 2017 Debra Ann Franceschini Foundation fundraiser for W.U.H. s Cancer Center for Kids.
Weekly donations will be made to St. Aidan s Food Pantry. Starting Friday, June 24th Starting Sunday, June 26th
BLOOD DRIVE-MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY THURSDAY, JUNE 30TH 1:30-7:30 PM 195 MARCELLUS ROAD, MINEOLA All donors will receive a free $5.00 Dunkin Donuts gift card. Eligibility Criteria: Must have a valid ID, minimum weight 110 lbs, age 16-75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Ages 76 and over will need a doctor s note), eat well (low fat foods) and drink fluids and no tattoos in the past 12 months. To schedule an appointment please visit or contact the Reference Desk at (516) 746-8488 x2. Questions for the NY Blood Center please call 1 (800) 688-0900.
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN ANNUAL MEMORIAL CANDLES ADDITIONAL CANDLES ARE NOW AVAILABLE The Church of St. Aidan has purchased two new beautiful Annual Wall Memorial Candle stands that have been placed in the Sacred Heart Chapel in the vestibule of the church. These candles are warm, inviting and unique. Each candle is made of real wax with electrified illumination to ensure your memorial candle burns brightly all day and night. A small plaque displaying the name of your loved one or a special intention will be mounted before each candle. Plaques will remain on display for one year and may be renewed or rededicated for additional 12-month periods. The initial cost is $250 and $100.00 per year renewal which will support the work and needs of our parish. Purchasing an Annual Memorial Candle to honor a loved one or special intention is a wonderful way to celebrate sentiments which beautify this sacred space in our church. Come at any time to sit for a while, pray and reminisce. If you would like to reserve an Annual Memorial Candle, please fill out the form below and return it, along with payment, to the Rectory office. Please make all checks payable to the Church of St. Aidan. For additional information or to order a candle by phone, please call the Rectory office at (516) 746-6585 x9101. *************************************************************************** ANNUAL MEMORIAL CANDLE ORDER FORM Name: Telephone # Address: Special Intention: In Loving Memory of: Please note that only the intention can be printed on the plaque. # Candles Requested: Amount Enclosed: Cash Check
CHARITABLE RECORDS SET The Knights of Columbus set a new all-time record last year for charitable donations and service hours with $ 175,079,192 in donations and more than 73.4 million hours of service. The numbers were announced at the closing session of the annual Organizational Meeting of State Deputies in New Haven. We are very proud of these Fraternal Survey numbers, Supreme Knight Anderson said. These are a clear indication that we are keeping faith with Father McGivney s principle of charity and also unity not only among ourselves, but with those in need. This is what we call a charity that evangelizes. This is what makes Knights of Columbus different. SUPREME CHAPLAIN TO SPEAK ON LONG ISLAND Archbishop William Lori, the Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, will present the Keynote Address at the Fortnight Rally for Religious Freedom that will be held on Monday, June 27 th at St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School, 1170 Montauk Highway, West Islip, NY 11796. A Public Witness Rosary will be held in front of the school beginning at 6:30 PM with the Rally for Religious Freedom taking place in the school auditorium beginning at 7:30 PM. Archbishop Lori is the Archbishop of Baltimore and Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ad-Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty. No ticket or reservation required to attend the rally.
Church of St. Aidan Our parish will be sending a bus for the Pilgrimage. If you are interested in going please call our parish coordinator, Carol Hayes at (516) 741-7509 to sign-up. HOLY NAME SOCIETY A Pasta Dinner will be held on Sunday, July 10th at Piccolo s Restaurant. There will be two seatings 12:00-1:30 PM and 1:30-3:00 PM. The price will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. You may purchase tickets for this dinner from Bill Casey (516) 248-5908, Colin Dorney (516) 746-3987 or Jimmy Smith (516) 385-8159. There is limited seating so don t wait until it is too late.
July 5th-8th 9:00-11:00 AM Nursery-6th Grade. For your budding artists. Four one hour art classes, art show and certificate. July 25th-29th and August 1st-5th 8:50 AM (drop-off)-1:00 PM VBS for 18 months-3 years old (Mommy/Daddy & Me)-30 minute session every Tuesday and Thursday for the two-week session (July 26th and 28th and August 2nd and 4th class runs from 10:45-11:15 AM). K-5th-special program for Pre-K students. Arts and crafts, music, bible stories, snack and closing performance by campers. 6th grade and 7th students are needed for counselors in training for $35.00. 7th-12th students needed for volunteer counselors. PPLICATIONS FOR ALL PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE RECTORY OFFICE. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL (516) 746-6585 x9101 SCHEDULE SUMMER 2016 June 26 - NYC Trip July 9 Trip to see the Radio City Rockette Summer Show July 25 29 VBS week 1 August 1 5 VBS week 2 August 20 - Whitewater Rafting Trip August 27 Movie Day (Ben Hur Roosevelt Raceway Movie Theatre) If you would like to volunteer this summer for Vacation Bible School, Saint Aidan Dance Academy or Saint Aidan Art School, please send me an email. If you have any questions about any Youth Ministry Event or program, please feel free to call Steve Loewenthal on his cell (516) 410-6461 or email him at SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com. Any 8-12 Grader can participate, after April of each year 7 th graders can participate.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, Everything has its origin in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our hope. FOOD PANTRY - PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE A MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE HELD IN JULY. The next food drive will be on Sunday, August 7 th. If you would like to donate food or personal hygiene items, please bring it to the back of church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We also have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products, sliced bread and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. ITEMS OF THE WEEK: mayonnaise, water, tissues, bottled juice, jars of sauce and detergent PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The prayer shawl committee will meet again on Monday, June 27 th. Please call our office if you would like to receive a blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410. PLEASE NOTE - The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00-3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue). RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANY- ONE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN ANY MINISTRY MUST BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A MINISTRY INCLUDES Catechists, CYO Coaches, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training Schedule and Register Online at www.drvc.org. Classes are offered by several parishes throughout the diocese. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: The Religious Education Office is open Mondays and Thursdays 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00AM to 5:00 PM. Fridays will be by appointment only. (continued)
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PLEASE HELP!!! This is the time of the year when we ask you to consider sharing your Faith with the children and young people of our parish. If you are already a catechist, please return your completed Catechist Forms to the Religious Ed Office as soon as possible. If you are not a catechist, please consider joining us for the upcoming school year. WE NEED YOUR HELP to provide instruction for over 1,000 children. Classes are being offered during the summer to help you be successful in this most important ministry. Each topic requires only a two session commitment so it is easy to fit around vacation schedules. PLEASE CALL OR VISIT US IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE AT (516) 746-6585 x9404. REGISTRATION: Registration packets for the 2016-2017 School Year have been mailed to returning students. Please call the Religious Education Office at (516) 746-6585 x9404 to receive registration materials for 1 st grade and transferring students. Registration will be from June 1 st through July 15 th. SERVICE HOURS FOR CONFIRMATION: Please remember go submit your Service Hours Projects as well as any outstanding Projects and Mass Reflections from the 7 th and 8 th Grade Confirmation Packets to the Religious Education Office as soon as possible. HOME SCHOOL MATERIALS: Home School materials were due on April 15 th. Please submit any outstanding home school materials as soon as possible. CATECHIST TRAINING CLASSES SUMMER 2016: All the classes listed below will begin at 7:15 PM and end by 9:15PM. Both sessions of each class should be attended. If there is enough interest in having a particular topic presented during the day, please let us know. All new catechists are strongly encouraged to take the Getting Started class. Many seasoned catechists have also taken Getting Started and have reported that they used some of the ideas and tips presented. Every catechist should take Liturgy and Sacraments at least once. Again a refresher experience is always helpful. Methods classes focus on two year blocks and present ideas that work well with the respective age groups. Materials will be provided. Please call the Religious Education Office at 746-6585 x9404 as soon as possible to register for these classes. Each session must have at least three and not more than eight catechists signed up. Classes will be held in the Sts. Peter and Paul Room or the Religious Education Office. Tuesdays June 28 and July 5 Methods Grades 5 and 6 Wednesdays June 29 and July 6 Methods Grades 3 and 4 Tuesdays July 12 and July 19 Liturgy and Sacraments Wednesdays July 13 and July 20 Getting Started *Thursdays July 14 (one session class) Working with Special Needs Students Tuesdays July 26 and August 2 Methods Grades 1 and 2 Wednesdays July 27 and August 3 Getting Started *Thursdays July 28 (one session class) Working with Special Needs Students Tuesdays August 9 and August 16 Liturgy and Sacraments Wednesdays August 10 and August 17 Methods Grades 1 and 2 **Please note: 7 th and 8 th grade catechists will be invited to a special meeting in early September. New programs will be presented.
PROMISE TO PROTECT-PLEDGE TO HEAL If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) 594-9036. All volunteers 16 and over must be background checked and all volunteers 18 and over must attend the Virtus class. LONG ISLAND COALITION FOR LIFE, INC.-Face the Truth Pro-Life Event- Defend the Freedom to be Born Friday, July 1st from 2:30-4:00 PM (LIE Exit 70S & County Route 111, Manorville on the public sidewalk). Without the Right of Life a person has no other rights! Please take pare in peaceably standing against abortion and for the unalienable Right to Life for all-born and unborn. Signs provided-rain or shine. For information please call (631) 243-1435 or info@prolifeli.org. MERCY & MARY WEEKEND RETREAT-Experience the Year of Mercy July 15th- 17th at Hofstra University, 1000 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11549. Hosted by the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy. The feature speaker is Father Michael Gaitley, MIC. The weekend retreat includes: 5 conferences with Father Gaitley, 2 night lodging and all meals are included (double room $285 per person, single room $395 per person and commuter option is $239 per person. Daily Mass, Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Adoration and Benediction, book signing with Father Gaitley and more. Register now. Deadline is July 1st. For information please go to Events.MarianMissionaries.org. For more information please call (413) 944-8500 x10. AS BY A NEW PENTECOST SEMINAR-A seminar will be held at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, 258 Eastport Manor Road, Manorville on July 8th and 9th from 9:00 Am-5:00 PM. Please register by July 6th (includes lunch and materials). Cost: $20 per person. For information and to register please call (631) 325-0661. TOMORROW S HOPE FOUNDATION-Please save the date for the Annual Golf Outing on September 13th at the Piping Rock Golf Club.