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 June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 1 Office Hours: Monday-Friday in the Parish Center 9am-12:30pm - 1:30pm-5pm June 4, 2017 Pastor Rev. Robert Hewes Parochial Vicar Rev. Allan Sikorski In Residence Rev. Lawrence Rafferty Deacons James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano and Luis Polanco Pastoral Associate D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. 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.
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 2 Saturday, Jun 3 5:00 PM Rocco Amoroso Intentions of Jack Tseng Nunzio & Dorothy Grella s 50th Wedding Anniversary Rose Simoni Emilia Moscoso Neil F. Barrella & Eugene Howell 7:00 PM Victor Gonzalez & Vincente Gonzalez Sunday, Jun 4 7:30 AM Theresa Fascetti - Happy Birthday 9:30 AM Jay Bilicki 11:00 AM The Honkanen Family 12:30 PM(L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Rita Kowalski Monday, Jun 5 9:00 AM Patricia Ann Endres Tuesday, Jun 6 9:00 AM Lorraine Guadagno Wednesday, Jun 7 9:00 AM Alexander F. Seefried Thursday, Jun 8 9:00 AM Intentions of Jimmy Joseph Friday, Jun 9 9:00 AM John Enrichetta & Valentino Manetta Saturday, Jun 10 9:00 AM Marie Petraco Carmine Marano Irene McDonald Michael Colarossi Anthony Guiseppono James Pellegrino 5:00 PM Vincenzo Domingo Intentions of Jack Tseng Jay Bilicki Gertrude Loschrig Craig Koch Mary Lo Monaco 7:00 PM Duane A. Hart Sunday, Jun 11 7:30 AM Anna & Nancy Cortina 9:30 AM Margaret & William Hoffman 11:00 AM Caterina & Salvatore Cortelli & Lorraine & Raymond Cortelli 12:30 PM(L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM James L. Smith 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 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. 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 EVE- RY 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 SCHOOL: HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL: 631-543-0202
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 3 Weekly Collections The Ascension, May 25th: $3,474.00 May 27th & 28th: $14,691.00 Communication: $3,021.00 The Altar Candles are In Loving Memory of Lillie & Albert Gibbs - From Your Children The Bread and Wine are In Loving Memory of Jay Bilicki Love, Kathy & Family Business Manager Dolores Tiernan Finance Chairperson Richard Bove Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano and Joseph Napolitano Upcoming celebration of priesthood at St. Matthew s On Sunday June 25 th at the 12:30 PM Mass, a newly ordained priest, Michael Bissex, will celebrate his First Mass of Thanksgiving here. He has been our Parish Seminarian for many years and we look forward to this happy event marking the beginning of what we pray will be many years of fruitful priestly service to Christ and His Church here on Long Island. A light reception will follow immediately after in Monsignor Goggin Hall. 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 COORDINATOR: Chris Felice: smrccathletics@gmail.com or 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: 631-495-8541 Including: Teens who have lost a parent 12-17. Young Widows and Widowers 65 and under. 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 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 x 116 Ed Oriani, Cantor for Tridentine Mass COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY: Sr. Kathleen McCarthy 499-8520 x 124 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ray Smolenski: 243-0449 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 PARISH MINISTRIES 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: 499-8520 x 124 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
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 4 SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH AT 6:00 P.M. BANQUET PROVIDED BY OUR DEDICATED LOCAL RESTAURANTS. INCLUDES BEER, WINE, SODA AND DESSERT Music by Party Up Entertainment We will be selling Tickets and the Lotto Board after Mass or call Louise at 586-4515 or 662-6074. Tickets: $25 each. Children ages 5-16: $10.
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 5 Dear Friends, Today s great feast of Pentecost ( The 50 th Day, also known traditionally in England and Ireland as Whitsunday ) marks the end of the Easter Season on the Church s calendar. The Scriptures tell us that at the very time when crowds of devout Jews from every nation under heaven were celebrating the Feast of Weeks (or Shavuot : the 7 weeks after Passover) that recalled the giving of the Law on Mount Sinai to Moses; the Apostles (along with Mary and other disciples) were given the dramatic outpouring of the Holy Spirit in a new sign of wind and flames that marked the creation of the New Israel: the Church. The account tells that somehow by divine grace, the Apostles could be understood by speakers of many different languages in a reversal of Babel, when all the languages of man were confused. Now, on this day, one speech and one voice is heard. Pentecost is often referred to as the Birthday of the Church : the day when the Church, by the Apostles Spirit -filled courageous preaching, began her mission of evangelization to the entire world. That mission goes on even now; not only in far away places with strange sounding names, but right here in our own neighborhood. The Church does this by its celebration of the Sacraments, her preaching, and the witness of you, her children. The lovely sign of the recent First Communions, with hundreds of children receiving Holy Communion for the first time, so beautifully dressed and seen by friends and neighbors. That is a sign of the Church s life. Also, our recently Confirmed are signs of the life of the Spirit in human souls. The good work and labor of Mary Donaldson, Rita Minder, Carmela Sposato and our Religious Education catechists and staff are signs of the Holy Spirit in these celebrations. The charity and care of our Outreach Ministry under Sister Kay and her helpers are another such sign; as well as our Saint Vincent depaul Society under John Gatto s leadership. The ministry of our priests and deacons; and, so often, the simple acts of faith, hope, and charity that you do that so inspire me are other such signs. We pray this day Come, Holy Spirit, and fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of your love! God s blessings, Fr. Hewes This and That Corpus Christi Sunday, June 18 th, again this year we will specially mark this beautiful feast in honor of Our Lord s abiding presence in His Holy Eucharist at the 12:30 PM Mass which, as last year, will be offered in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (a beautifully sung traditional Latin High Mass) with our Adult Choir, and vocalists. Booklets with the texts of the Mass in English will be available. This Mass will be in place of the regular 12:30 PM Latin Mass in the Chapel and will be the High Mass of the Sunday. It will also mark the end for the summer of the Adult Choir and vocalists singing at the 11 AM Mass, which will resume in the fall.
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 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 Registration forms for the upcoming Winter Program (September 2017 thru April 2018) have been mailed home at this time for students in grades two through eight. 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. 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. Summer Program helper sign up is Wednesday, June 7, 2017 from 7-8PM in Msgr. Goggin Hall. It will take only a few minutes to fill out the paperwork but a parent must also come in and sign the form acknowledging they are aware of the commitment. College students, high school students and eighth grade students are welcome. Beginning Thursday, July 6th, and running through Thursday, August 3rd, the Religious Education Department is looking for volunteers (8th grade and up) to come in and help us prepare for the Summer Program, which begins on August 6th. Please contact the Religion Office and let us know if you would like to do so. For those students in need of Community Service, this counts towards it and we will be happy to fill out the appropriate paperwork. The hours are 12:00PM to 2:00PM, Monday thru Thursday. Summer Program T-Shirts for students, helpers and teachers will be ready for pick up Thursday, July 6th through Wednesday, August 2nd from 11:00AM to 4:00PM, on the second floor in the St. Theresa Room. Class assignments are given out at that time. PHOTOGRAPHS Rosemary Femia, the professional photographer who takes the pictures for Confirmation and First Holy Communion can be reached at this number (631) 586-0833. Photographs taken during these special days will be available for viewing in the breezeway every Thursday night from 7:00PM to 9:00PM until June 29th.
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 7 June 10th & 11th 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM R. Smolenski J. Campa J. Okonkwo K. Zaki Y.G. 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM I. Lucie J. D Agostino J. Napolitano G. Cruz A. Fazio J. Commisso B. Hermosura C. DeStefano E. McEvoy M. Shef R. Grande K. DiGiovanna B. Napolitano A. Sosnilo M. Garaffa G. Gurrieri J. Maccio Richard J. Albergo Kasey Amhuty Baby Chloe Atienza Vivian Blom Eric Bohlsen Dr. John Brady Shirley Brown Christian Brown Louise Bruce Jamie Bufalino Michael V. Cintorino Providence Colascione Gerard Costa Joseph Costa Jeanette Davis James DiLiberto Lucille DiMaria Mary Jane DiPaoli OUR SICK Elizabeth Dorovich Lourdes Fanning Gregg Farmer Joseph Fazio Madeline Fazio Edward Fergus Marino Figueroa Josephine Flynn Thomas Frecletn Deidre Garrison Deacon Frank Hartmann Baby Winifred Herrin Kristin Johnson Carol Kelly Harold Kelly Matthew Koozhampala Barbara Labate Jake Lanigro Alex Lombardi Patricia Lovaglio Greg Makarius Bonnie Marinaro Christian Martino Michelle Mastrini Michael Mazzara John McIntyre Helen McDowell Yolanda Milicia Thomas Mooney Maria Pace 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 Lee Zielbauer Mary Zuccaro We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: SPC John Vautrin-Gardinier, US Army, Tyler Smith-Reynolds, U.S. Coast Guard,, 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.
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 8 Preston Aaronson Giuliana Abalo Ashley Alaimo Santino Albicocco Angelina Baccarella Gabriella Baires Autumn Barrera Christopher Basta Jonluca Bello Ryleigh Benes Michael Bertalli John Bholat Madelyn Braddick Jack Buckley Tyler Burke Isabella Cafiso Grace Cali Andrew Canon Cole Carmosin Valentina Castelli Isabella Castrova Melena Cerulli John Ciampa Nicholas Clark Sofia Colace Jayden Cole Luca Commisso Emma Corley Alessia Crispo Mario Crowther Tatiana Cruz Joseph Cuomo Mario D'Alessandro Alexandra D'Alessio Emily Dantona Mia Decker Gianna DeGrotta Brooke DelVecchio Andrew Devine Lily Dipino Frederick Dobler Marisa Dominic Nathan Egan Cristian Estevez Ryan Farley Jarell Fernandez Anna Fierro Mia Filipe Hunter Forte Brody Frain Elijah Francois Kevin Gallego Alessia Galofaro Gabriella Garzon Victoria Garzon Gabriella Geiss Addison Gentile Giovanna Germano Giovanni Giaquinto Finnegan Gibbons Aidan Ging Danica Golden Mia Goldman Ethan Gomes Jack Gonis Valeria Gonzalez Adrian Gordillo Thomas Grabow
Michael Grasing Deja Haley Jayden Hernandez Andrew Holtmeyer Allison James Averi Johnson Christian Lakis Caterina Leopardi Lyla Long Sebastian Martin John Marzano Anthony Massa Angelo Maurino Luke McCague Matthew McCarthy Chase McCoy Brady McLees Cate McLees Ella McNally Valentina Messina Matthew Mileta Michael Mileta Jenna Milohnic Renan Mogollon Julianna Molino Serena Mongelli Nicholas Montanino Edwin Morales Matthew Moreno Braylin Nelsen Michael Nicolino Maeve O'Connor Katie Orantes Jack Outeiral Massimo Palazzo John Parkes Matthew Passerello Charles Patella Leila Percy Alyssa Petruzzi Solei Pierre Brody Pleasants Emma Quinn Renaldo Recine Max Reisch Brandon Ritter Ryan Ritter Christian Rivera Sabrina Rochler Christian Rossi Lucia Rotondo Annabelle Rudden Joseph Rudden Mason Ruocco Emmanuel Saintjean Ethan Saintjean Christian Sala Adrianna Salgado Jack Sarrocco Breah Scherer Jason Schiffer Emily Schwan Nicole Sciarretta Nicholas Sforza Hailee Sigismondi Krzysztof Sokolowski Galileo Solis June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 9 Lacey Stauder Alexis Stefanopoulos Claire Suss Ava Traina Christopher Trainor Domenic Tubens Gabriella Tuzzolo Massimo Vaglica Angelina Walaski Allyson Winiarz Matthew Wolanski Logan Wolf Gia Zagotti Isabella Zagotti Marco Zagotti Daniel Zapata
Use Your IRA for Your Gift Now and-or for Your Estate Gift! If you would like to make a gift now using your IRA and if: June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 10 You are at least 70 1/2 years old and don't exceed your maximum of $100,000 per year in qualified charitable distributions, you will not have to report your distribution as income. It will be free of federal and New York State income tax, and it will count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD). The best way to start is with your IRA custodian. Tell them you want to make a "qualified charitable distribution. In most cases, you will only have to fill out a simple form. Very important! Your gift must go directly from your IRA to the Parish. If you receive the money first, you ll be taxed on it. If you make an estate gift you can make your Parish a beneficiary of your IRA and your loved ones will not have to pay income tax on their proceeds. St Matthew Catholic Ministry Appeal 2017 Goal: $116,200.00 Pledges: $136,430.00 Donors: 333 Many thanks for your generosity, caring and sharing. God Bless, John Gatto: 499-8520 ex. 117 The Bishops of the United States approved a special one-time second collection next weekend 6/11, for the Trinity Dome. Your prayerful and financial support will not only adorn this Crowning Jewel and complete Mary s Shrine, but will also leave a lasting legacy for generations to come in this living monument to our Catholic faith and heritage that is America s Catholic Church. www.trinitydome.org www.nationalshrine.org 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 a prayer intention each month. 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. JUNE National Leaders That national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people. BULLETIN DEADLINES: June 11th deadline Passed June 18th deadline June 9th June 25th deadline June 16th
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 11 SENIORS YES Group News Our recent trip to the Sands Casino in PA was enjoyable and even those who did not win said that they had a great time and asked when we would go again. I really wasn't planning on it but if there is enough interest, probably in August. The plan is still in the works for the July Greenport trip. The fly in the ointment is that the restaurant did extensive remodeling and are somewhat behind so they have not gotten back to me on details. I can t book the winery until I get confirmation from the restaurant. I will let you know as soon as I have any information. It is almost the end of the season for the YES group and we will be left to our own devices over the summer, so I hope that many of you will be joining us on these trips. You need not be a member of YES to attend these or any of our events. All are welcome. June15th is our regular meeting and our last event of the season will be our luncheon at the Bonwit Inn on June 22. Remember to pray for those who are ill and for their loving caregivers. Pray always for those who protect us, and for this wonderful free country that we are blessed to live in. God bless America. See you in church. Pat A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words. Unknown June 4: Pentecost Today as we celebrate Pentecost, Jesus says to his disciples: Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can bring peace to those who are hungry. Worldwide Marriage Encounter And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'" Let the Holy Spirit infuse your marriage with increased trust and intimacy by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends are Jun 10-11, 2017 in Medway, MA. and Nov 3-5, 2017 in Huntington, NY and For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 718-344-3700 or visit us at http://www.wwmeli.org. Saint John the Baptist DHS is offering a Prep Course to prepare students for the Catholic High School Entrance Exam. We will run five 21/2 hour sessions beginning in September. This year, we are also offering a Test Taking Strategies Class the Friday evenínq before the exam. For additional information, please visit www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net or cail631-587-8000ext.117.
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 12 Dear Rosarians, Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 6th at 7 P.M, we will meet in the chapel to pray the Rosary. Our business meeting will be in Msgr. Goggin Hall followed by our end of year party. Please be sure to attend, get in party mode, and bring your appetite. I would also like to remind you that our International Banquet is Saturday, June 17th at 6 P.M. in Msgr. Goggin Hall. Our local restaurants have generously donated food for this event. If you're able to help that evening, or would like to purchase tickets, please contact Louise Benenati, Chairlady, at 631-586-4515. My first year as President went so quickly. Thank you to Father Hewes and my wonderful Board for their support and guidance. Thanks to all of you for a wonderful year. The Board and I wish you and your families a great summer! Remember to PRAY THE ROSARY... May Our Lady Be Always At Your Side. Terry Sbashnig President DATES TO REMEMBER: June 3rd & 4th International Banquet (Tickets & Lotto Board) June 6th Rosary Meeting June 10th & 11th International Banquet (Tickets & Lotto Board) June 17th International Banquet 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 starting at 25 and up and St. Teresa of Calcutta rosaries. The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center, across from the Receptionist area.. All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish.
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 13 St. Matthew s Youth Ministry June Schedule We meet every Saturday at 8pm in the library. The Worker Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families. Pope St. John Paul II June 3 June10 June 11 June 17 June 24 Discussion Night St. Joseph the Worker Steubenville meeting, 6pm in the Youth Room Movie Night Daddy Day Care 8pm Youth Mass 12:30pm Church Guided Meditation on Walking with St. Joseph Game Night 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
CATHOLIC CHARITIES June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 14 "How Can We Communicate the Beauty of our Catholic Faith to Children?" Free lecture June 11th in the library at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. Author Amy Welborn and Long Island artist/illustrator, Ann Kissane. Engelhart will discuss the inspiration behind their collaborations on the beautiful children's picture books, "Adventures in Assisi," Bambinelli Sunday," " Be Saints!" and "Friendship with Jesus." There will be an opportunity to view some original watercolor illustrations. 440 West Neck Rd, Huntington, NY Sunday, June 11th, 2017 2:00-4:00 p.m. Call for more info: 631-423-0483 x 141 libraryweb@icseminary.edu Diocese of Rockville Centre-Day of Prayer and Healing for Women This day is an opportunity to experience the loving mercy of God in a safe and sacred space. Saturday, June 17 th Long Island Location For more information, visit the web site: respectlife.drvc.org To Register, contact Project Rachel at 1-888-456-4673 or visit the web site projectrachel@drvc.org EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are always looking for individuals to join our mission and offer Care with Dignity Life with Hope. PART-TIME PSYCHIATRIST MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINICS Medford, Bay Shore and Commack flexible hours. Evaluate and diagnose patient illness, and write and/ or participate in a plan of care for each individual. Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications. Prepare progress notes and perform quarterly treatment plan reviews. Consult with patient family members, agencies, and others regarding patient s status and progress. MUST BE BOARD CERTIFIED WITH NYS LICENSE. To apply, transmit resume & cover letter via email or fax. Please reference Part-time Psychiatrist in the subject line of your email/fax. Email: jobs@catholiccharities.cc or fax to: 516.733.7038. For a full listing of jobs and their descriptions, please go to: www.catholiccharities.cc and click on the jobs tab. Catholic Charities An Equal Opportunity Employer For All Young Adults! You Are Invited to Our 2 nd Annual Scripture in the Sand & BBQ on June 15, 2017at Sunken Meadow Park Field 4 Join us as we explore and discuss a selected scripture passage while enjoying the beauty of Sunken Meadow! BBQ at 6pm, followed by Scripture on the Sand! Just come hungry and have an open heart to God s word! Please rsvp to Marianne Sheridan at msheridan@drvc.org by June 13 th. Marianne Sheridan Director for Youth, Campus & Young Adults Diocese of Rockville Centre 50 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre 11570 516-678-5800, ext. 615 msheridan@drvc.org
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 15 Catholics For Freedom of Religion www.cffor.org Teachers may meet with other teachers for prayer or Bible study to the same extent that they may engage in other conversation or nonreligious activities." from Free To Speak, Guidelines from U.S. Department of Education School to Teacher: Don't Pray for your Colleagues: Maine: H.S. educational technician, Toni Richardson, filed charges of religious discrimination and retaliation with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in May, after being instructed to never use phrases like, "I will pray for you" and "You are in my prayers" in private conversations with coworkers. Toni had tried to privately encourage a coworker with whom she attends church, by saying, "I will pray for you." Yet months later, after a falling out, this coworker lodged a complaint against her and the school gave Toni an official "coaching memorandum" which told her that stating, 'you were in my prayers', is not acceptable. The memorandum said that she could not use "phrases that integrate public and private belief systems" while at school. The memo specifically explains she will face discipline or dismissal in the future for using these phrases. "What Augusta Public Schools did by punishing Toni for discussing her faith in a private conversation with a coworker is unconscionable," said a Maine law firm. "The law is clear: employers cannot discriminate against employees who privately discuss their faith while at work." "School employees are not required to hide their faith from each other while on campus," said First Liberty Senior Counsel. (apnews.com, 5/16/17; mainepublic.org, 5/17/17; frc.org, 5/19/17) "Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God." Philippians 4:6 Save the Date: * June 21, Opening of 2017 Fortnight For Freedom, "Joy of the Gospel" at St. Bernard's Church, Levittown. Meditating on illuminations of Sacred Scriptures. Preview of St. John's Bible at 6:00pm in Parish Center. "Visio Dining - Seeing the Word" and Benediction at 7:00pm in the church. * June 28, Fortnight Religious Freedom Rally, keynote speaker, Bishop John O. Barres, Holy Trinity H.S., Hicksville, 6:00pm Rosary, 7:00pm Program. RETROUVAILLE This is a French word for rediscovery. The Retrouvaille Program is a program for couples experiencing marriage problems. The program offers tools to help couples rediscover a loving marriage relationship. The Retrouvaille program consists of a weekend experience followed by a series of 6 follow-up sessions over the next month or so. The main emphasis of the program is about communication in marriage. It gives couples the opportunity to rediscover each other and to rediscover the love they had for each other. For more information, try the Retrouvaille website: www.retrouvaille.org I know some couples who have benefited from the Retrouvaille experience. Pray for our married couples and their families. Sister Kay McCarthy
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 16
June 4, 2017 Pentecost Sunday 17