A COMMUNITY OF FAITH HOPE AND LOVE The solemnity of the epiphany of the lord January 3, 2010 May we be a light to all our sisters and brothers!
731-4220/731-4355 Fax Email: stbrnd@optonline.net Website: www.stbernardslevittown.org PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Gerard A. Ringenback, Pastor Rev. Christopher M. Costigan, Assistant Pastor Rev. Mr. John Blakeney, Deacon Fr. Cyprian Osuegbu, Resident Sr. Margaret Sammon, O.P., Director Center for Religious Education & RCIA 731-8511/731-7860 Fax The Religious Center is closed on Fridays. Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Coordinator Parish Social Ministry 731-6074 Mike Rodgers, Coordinator Youth Ministry StBernardsYouth@aol.com or 516-978-8193 Mary Jane Witte, Director Liturgical Music 731-4220 Diane Vella, Director Adult Faith Formation dvellastbernard@aol.com or 731-4220 Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan Church 731-4220 2 MISSION STATEMENT We are a Parish Community of men and women who serve God, our country and one another. Inspired by St. Bernard s love of God and humanity, we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by praying and worshipping together, educating one another in faith, providing assistance for those in need, working for justice in the world, and welcoming all to the sacramental life of the Church in the Roman Catholic tradition. With Faith, Hope, and Love, we dedicate ourselves to the mission of living and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ in the world. Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager Facilities 731-4220 Frank Santillo, Maintenance Supervisor IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Msgr. George P. Graham, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Martin J. Hall PARISH MEMBERSHIP We welcome new members to St. Bernard s Parish, a community of faith, hope, and love. We will strive to foster your spiritual growth and hope you will share with us the gifts God has given to you. Please register by stopping by the rectory and completing the registration form. If you move away, please notify us as well. Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 pm, nine days prior to publication. Disk and hard copy preferred. Thank you for your cooperation! SPIRITUAL LIFE Schedule of Masses: SATURDAY: 5:00 PM SUNDAY: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NOON, 5:30 PM WEEKDAYS: 7:00 AM & 9:00 AM SATURDAYS: 9:00 AM HOLY DAYS: As announced on the previous Sunday. Confessions: SATURDAY: 4:00-5:00 PM & 7:30-8:00 PM WEEKDAYS: After the 7:00 am Mass Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena and Benediction: MONDAY Evening: 7:30 PM, in the Church. Morning Prayer: MONDAY to SATURDAY: 8:30 AM Books are available. Please join us. Baptism of Children: We welcome infants and children to our Christian community! Baptisms are held most Sundays at 1:30 pm. Arrangements should be made at least 6 weeks prior to an anticipated Baptism. Prior to the baptism, parents will meet with a parish staff member to be welcomed and make arrangements, and then participate in a group conversation with other parents presenting children for Baptism. These group gatherings are held on selected Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. Please call 731-4220 to arrange an initial meeting. Marriages: Church arrangements should be made at least 6 months before the marriage and before making any contracts with restaurants or caterers. Please call the Rectory to set up an appointment with a priest, 731-4220. Ministry to the Sick and Aging: If you are, or know of someone who is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call Sister Christine at 731-6074. PARISH & COMMUNITY SERVICES Birthright of Nassau/Suffolk: 785-4070. Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Pius X, No. 1690: Every second Thursday, 7:30 pm, Parish Center. Charismatic Prayer Group: Wednesday evenings at 8:00 PM in the Parish Center. All are welcome. Call 933-5431 or 731-3395. Children s Choir: Thursday evenings at 6:15 PM in the Parish Center, Ernie & Maryclare Meditz: 731-1809. Church Choir: Every Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM in the Church. Family, Marriage & Individual Counseling: Catholic Counseling Center, phone 631-243-2503. Folk Group: Wednesdays, 8:00-9:30 PM. If you are interested, please call Carmen Greico at 735-1939. Men s Catholic Fellowship: Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Church. Ministry of Consolation: Every third month, Monday at 8:00 PM. Meetings are listed in Parish Schedule (page 5) as date nears. Ministry of Praise: Sister Christine Sammons, O.P.: 731-6074. Nocturnal Adoration Society: Hour of Adoration, every first Saturday of the month from 8:00-9:00 PM. Pastoral Council: Every first Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Rectory. Rosary Society: First Monday of the month at 8:00 PM (September June). St. Bernard s of Levittown Widows and Widowers: Every second Thursday of the month at 8:00 PM (dance is on the 4th Friday of the month), Elks Lodge, 2162 Veteran s Blvd., Massapequa. Call Chris at 631-842-6734. St. Bernard s Youth Basketball (CYO): Tom Page, 731-4403/Bill Beiersdorfer, 731-7980. St. Vincent de Paul Society: 735-3218. Tender Garden, Early Childhood Learning Center: 731-4322. Usher Society: Head Usher, Jerry Rosalia, 735-9022. Wedding Coordinator: Rose Marie Rotondo: 731-4220.
CLAIRVAUX CHRONICLE 2010 A YEAR OF GRACE W e have entered a new year, and for some they will be happy to see 2009 come to an end. This is the usual time people make resolutions and try to make improvements in their lives. Unfortunately they rarely come to fruition. Resolution implies change and change is difficult. Most of the time we human beings are set in our ways. In contrast to this, our high-tech culture is constantly changing and at a very rapid pace. New gadgets and fancy electronic gizmos are coming out by the month. Advances in these fields are such that it is impossible to keep up with them. I m typing this column on my desktop computer using a word processing program. When completed I will press a key, and my printer will put out a perfect copy of what I see on my computer screen. (So much for the typewriter and carbon paper.) While technology may be making leaps and bounds, human nature simply cannot change, adapt, or advance that quickly. There are certain timeless elements within ourselves. Perhaps that is why we can sit in church on a given Sunday and listen to readings that are 2000 to 3000 years old. And they still make sense (mostly) and they still speak to our inner spirit, and they still challenge us. And they are even capable of changing us, if only in a small way. We wish each other Happy New Year, not suggesting that 2010 will be the worst year ever but hoping that a new year will be better. From a Christian perspective we see each new year as a year of grace, an endless flow of opportunities to allow God s presence and love to enter our world through ourselves. To the extent that we are in tune with this life of grace, change does take place and the kingdom comes a little closer. Along with the parish staff, I wish all of you peace and happiness in the New Year, one that is filled with God s abundant blessings. 3
PARISH NEWS ROSARY CONFRATERNITY Please note that there will not be a meeting in January.. An Invitation to Prayer: Morning Prayer and The Rosary Morning Prayer: Monday through Saturday at 8:30 am the Liturgy of the Hours, Morning Prayer, is prayed in the Prayer Room of the Church. If you are interested in taking part with these beautiful prayers, you are most welcome. Books are available and we will be happy to teach you. PARISH STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY COLLECTIONS December 20, 2009 December 21, 2008 $ 8,129.20 $ 14,934.85 ( 309 envelopes) ( 663 envelopes) ( Blizzard ) CHRISTMAS COLLECTION December 25, 2009 December 25, 2008 $ 44,749.23 $48,445.00 (795 envelopes) (852 envelopes) We thank you for your generosity to our parish. January 22 is Right To Life Day The Rosary: Monday through Saturday after 9:00 am Mass, Parishioners gather to say the Rosary as a group in the Prayer Room of the Church. The intention is for the respect for life, from beginning to end. Please join us. MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY CLASSES WITH MONSIGNOR GRAHAM January 4 at 8:00 pm, Parish Center Class begins after Novena prayers in the Church. Psalm of the Unborn For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full and well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139: 13-16 IMPORTANT EVENTS TO CHECK IN THIS WEEK S BULLETIN Clairvaux Chronicle 3 Gifted, Engaged & Growing 6 What does the Bible say? 7 Liturgy Page 8 Religious Ed, photos 10 Special Friends Christmas 11 Children s Choir, photos 12 Children s Work Pages 13, 14 Community Page 15 4
MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 4, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton,religious 7:00 am Gail Moran, birthday remembrance 9:00 am Kathryn Cucurullo Tuesday, January 5, St. John Neumann,bishop 7:00 am Dorothy Fleming, 2nd anniversary 9:00 am Elizabeth Casamassima Wednesday, January 6, Blessed Andre Bessette 7:00 am Richard Fitzpatrick 9:00 am Margaret Higgins Thursday, January 7, St. Raymond of Penafort 7:00 am Lorraine Maher 9:00 am Edwin Sutch Friday, January 8 7:00 am Virginia Gerardi 9:00 am Donna McGuire Saturday, January 9 9:00 am Eileen and Thomas Kelly 5:00 pm Joseph and Mary Ann Cipko Sunday, January 10, The Baptism of the Lord 7:30 am Living and Deceased Members of the Lynch and Albano Families 9:00 am For All Parishioners 10:30 am John Deptuch Noon Edward Quigley 5:30 pm Barbara Bonetti PARISH SCHEDULE Monday, January 4 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal and Our Lady of Fatima Novena prayers, Church 8:00 pm Bible Study, Parish Center Tuesday, January 5 7:00 pm Rosary Recitation in Spanish, Prayer Rm 7:30 pm PFI, Parish Center 8:00 pm AA, Cafeteria Wednesday, January 6 8:00 pm Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, January 7 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 6:15 pm Children s Choir, Parish Center Friday, January 8 Saturday, January 9 9:00 am Charitable Kidz Meeting, Parish Center 11:00 am Women s AA, Cafeteria Sunday, January 10 9:00 am RCIA, Parish Center 7:00 pm Men s Fellowship, Prayer Room 8:00 pm AA, Cafeteria SACRAMENTS BANNS OF MARRIAGE SECOND TIME: Maria Sperrazzo St. Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY Daniel Pierce St. James Parish, Seaford, NY PRAYERS REQUESTED FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH FAMILY AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM Baby Christian Murphy Helen Blach Rudie Braithwaite Ed & Mary Brennan Joan Cassidy Roberta Curran Yolanda Dunne Jim Finlan Margie Foley Mary Frangiose Christopher Ginther Colleen Grosing Mike Hach Kathleen Hailazopolous Bill Kranis MaryAnn Loeschner Erica Margan James McArdelle Michael McCarthy Mary Messina Joseph Newmeyer Donald Perdue Johnny Perdue Helen Pfeifer Joseph Pfeifer Raymond Pfeifer Natalie Pickett Catherine Pipinou Deanne Reilly Jerry Rosalia Luke Rosato Eve Saint Thomas Saint Alice Sanchez Michael Sanchez Jeanette Sepe Patricia Shand Winnie Smith Joseph Smithwick, Sr. Leah Sonnick Joan Speranca Marina Suazo Rosalie Travers Karen Wasielewski Lucy Cannone Laura Geoghegam Joe Munnelly PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DECEASED AND THOSE WHO MOURN FOR THEM. Mary W. Browne Vincent G. Mandarino THE GIFTS OF BREAD AND WINE have been requested in memory of Vivian Bartnick By Evangelia Chakas
GIFTED, ENGAGED, GROWING ST. BERNARD S PASTORAL PLAN If the Magi took the StrengthsFinder... GOAL #1: To provide opportunities for all parishioners to discover and live their strengths, and thereby engage more parishioners in service to the parish and community. Strengths Sunday is January 23-24! Listen to your fellow parishioners testify about the StrengthsFinder! FOCUS Focused on and pursued a destination FUTURISTIC Dreamed and cherished visions of what could be INPUT Sought knowledge about the star and the Scriptures STRATEGIC Sorted through the options to find the best route home BELIEF Had certain core values that are unchanging and which defined the purpose of their lives What are YOUR strengths and how do they affect how YOU seek Jesus? TAKE THE STRENGTHSFINDER!! Buy the book Living Your Strengths for adults and older teens, or the StrengthsExplorer for children 10 to 14 (discounted price of $10) Take the assessment, read the book, learn about your God-given strengths, and sign up for a Strengths Group! The Living Your Strengths book and group were very enjoyable. I have learned to know my talents and strengths and can strive to improve them to serve my family and my Church Connie D Auria Next Strengths groups : 2 Sat. February 6 and 13 10 a.m to 2:00 p.m. Call or email Diane Vella to register: 516-731-4220, dvellastbernard@aol.com GOAL #3: To increase support and recognition of engaged parishioners St. Bernard s Children s Catechists St. Bernard s Children s Religious Education Program catechizes 1260 children from our parish community. This year, 130 dedicated catechists are giving of their time and talent to teach, prepare lessons and participate in catechist training so they can share the Gospel with the children. Under the direction of Sister Margaret, and assisted by grade level coordinators Vin Mineo, Kathy Belmonte, Pat Bearsman and Phil Fasano, these men, women and teens use their strengths to touch lives and build God s Reign here in Levittown. St. Bernard s thanks our children s catechists! 6
WILL WE SURVIVE 2012? What does the bible SAY? What is the Catholic understanding of the Bible passages about the end of the world? BE INFORMED! Come to a three-week course to find out and ask questions! This course will explore parts of the Book of Revelation as well as Gospel passages about the end time from a Catholic perspective. Three Thursday Evenings starting January 14 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. or Three Friday mornings starting January 15 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. St. Bernard s Parish Center Instructor: Diane Vella, M.A., Director of Adult Faith Formation For information and registration contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or dvellastbernard@aol.com. Pre-register if you can; if you can t, just come! 7
LITURGY CORNER The Epiphany of the Lord January 3, 2010 Today is the solemnity that celebrates the manifestation of Christ to the nations, the showing forth of the glory of God, a past event, a present reality, and an object of hope. The story of the Magi coming from the East is only reported in Mathew (2:1-12). Mathew s account of the Gospel says nothing of their home country, their status, their religion, their number, or their names. So where did the traditions and folklore originate? Three Magi have prevailed because of the three gifts mentioned, and their names of Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar persist because they appeared in the ninthcentury Italian manuscript. The representation of these Magi as kings comes from the reference in both the First Reading from Isaiah and today s psalm, Psalm 72. This solemnity, which dates to the third century, was the original feast of Jesus in the East, and one of the two dates for the initiation of the catechumens in the early Church. Today is the traditional day for blessing homes and other buildings by marking the lintels of doorways with chalk. The markings commemorate the three Magi. The markings for 2010 are: 20 + C + M + B + 10. These letters represent the three initials of the Magi s names written between numbers of the year separated by four crosses. They are also the Latin abbreviation of Christus mansionem benedicat, which means Christ blesses this house. Sourcebook 2010 Edited by Father Chris Blessing of the Home and Household on Epiphany When all have gathered, a suitable song may be sung. The leader makes the sign of the cross, and all reply, Amen. Leader: Let us praise God, who fills our hearts and homes with peace. Blessed be God forever. R/. Blessed be God forever. Leader: The Word became flesh and made his dwelling place among us. It is Christ who enlightens our hearts and homes with his love. May all who enter this home find Christ s light and love. Leader: Listen to the words of the holy Gospel according to Luke: The Leader reads from Luke 19: 1-9. Leader: The Son of God made his home among us. With thanks and praise let us call upon him. R/. Stay with us, Lord. Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, with Mary and Joseph you formed the Holy Family: remain in our home, that we may know you as our guest and honor you as our Head. We pray: R/. Stay with us, Lord. Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, you had no place to lay your head, but in the spirit of poverty accepted the hospitality of your friends: grant that through our help the homeless may obtain proper housing. We pray: R/. Stay with us, Lord. Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, the three kings presented their gifts to you in praise and adoration: grant that those living in this house may use their talents and abilities to your greater glory. We pray: R/. Stay with us, Lord. All recite the Our Father. Leader: Lord God of heaven and earth, you revealed your only-begotten Son to every nation by the guidance of a star. Bless this house and all who inhabit it. Fill us with the light of Christ, that our concern for others may reflect your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. R/. Amen. The leader concludes the rite by signing himself or herself with the sign of the cross and saying: May Christ Jesus dwell with us, keep us from all harm, and make us one in mind and heart, now and forever. R/. Amen. It is preferable to end the celebration with a suitable song, for example, O Come, All Ye Faithful or We Three Kings. From Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers 8
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Once again, we thank you for all of your help with our Christmas Giving Tree. Many families experienced special blessings because of the kindness of our parishioners. On behalf of our many seniors, adults and children, we say a special thank you and assure you of our prayers for the New Year. Special thanks to P.J. Finnegan s who served Christmas dinners to many of our families, and to Santa Lance from Miller s Ale House who delivered gifts to some of our families. Many generous hands and hearts made this a most blessed Christmas season! Because we were so busy with Christmas preparations, our pantry suffered some neglect. If you are able to help, these are the items that are badly needed: hot and cold cereal, peanut butter and jelly, canned meat and fish (especially tuna), tomato sauces and products of all kinds, rice, beans (dried and Goya-type canned), dessert mixes and canned fruit, coffee and tea. At the present time, we do not need canned vegetables.) We could also use: toiletries of all kinds, paper towels, toilet tissue, tissues, napkins. Our babies need Pampers and wipes. We encourage all of our eligible families to apply for food stamps, but food stamps cannot be used to purchase taxable items. Therefore our request for toiletries and paper goods. Any and all donations are appreciated. If any group, troop, family or individual would like to help with a food drive, please call our office. We thank Island Harvest for their help from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Shortly, we will give you a report of how many people benefited from your outreach to the community through Parish Social Ministry and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. SOUPER BOWL OF CARING: Our Charitable KIDZ are gearing up for their third annual Souper Bowl event on the weekend of February 6th and 7th. The planning meeting for the KIDZ and other interested folks will be Saturday, January 9th from 10 to 12 noon in the parish center. At this meeting, Sister Diane Morgan will explain what the Dominican Sisters are doing in the (civil) parish of St. Bernard s to help the people of New Orleans rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. It will be an inspiring morning! The KIDZ and friends will be collecting change, bills and checks to benefit St. Bernard s parish, New Orleans, after the masses on Super Bowl weekend. More details will follow. We count on your support! 9
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sr. Margaret Sammon, O.P. On Saturday, December 12, Santa made a special visit to the children in our special needs Religious Education Program. Thank you Santa and you elves for coming early and a special thank you to the Catholic Daughters who packed Santa s bags with toys and games.. On Saturday, December 19, the children in our 1 st grade program, enacted the Nativity Story, to help us enter into the real meaning of Christmas. Special thanks to our Catechists, Mrs. Joan Cushman, Mrs Barbara Johnson and her assistant Mrs. Mary DeMoore, Mrs. Stacey Leshinsky, Mr. John Posa and parents who helped prepare the children 10
Knights of Columbus and The American Legions Special Friends Christmas Party Our 31st annual Christmas Party for our Special friends was held on Saturday, December 12 th at St. Bernard s Church. This year s sponsors included American Legion Post 1711 of Levittown, and five Councils of the 14 th District, Rev. Michael Hartigan of Hicksville, Maria Regina of Massapequa, Holy Family and Our Lady of Mercy both of Hicksville and Holy Innocents of Levittown. We hosted 129 Special Friends and over 50 of their families and staff from all over Long Island. The day was fun filled with the music of Tony Grant and pizza from Villa Maria s Restaurant. Santa paid a special visit and presented everyone with a remembrance of the day. All and all, it was a great party and a fun day for everyone. This is another event that Holy Innocents and American Legion Post # 1711 started over 30 years ago. It has now become a Christmas tradition that our Special Friends look forward to every year. It is an event that all here at Holy Innocents can take an enormous amount of pride in coordinating and leading. We would like to thank the following volunteers who were involved in making this party a great success: Bob Wicelinski, Ed Scheid, Roger Weber, James Hines, Al Alagna, Dom Albano and family, Carmine Pulgrano and his son Matthew, our photographer Carl Bonsignore, and Jim Mussey all Brother Knights from the Holy Innocents Council. Donna Murphy, Roxana Scheid, and Rose Schields of the Columbiettes. Past Grand Knights Bill Boyce, Tom Sepe, and Jim McHale. Sal Callensano from Maria Regina Council # 12533, Herman Stocker and Charles Fries from American Legion Post # 1711. Stu McKinney as always played a great Santa. Bobby Patterson surprised us with a visit, playing Christmas songs on his bagpipes while leading our special friends around the gym in a Christmas parade. As always a special thank you to JJ Brady for all his help in making the party a success. Another special thank you to Phil Fasano the 8 th grade Confirmation coordinator of St. Bernard s Religious Education Department. He sent us 15 of the best volunteers we ever had. We would also like to thank store manager Romy Menta of Dollar Tree Store of Levittown for helping us supply the special friends with the special gift from Santa. A very special thank you to Ben Grinaldi of Villa Maria s Restaurant for the pizza. I would also like to thank the Catholic Daughters of America for donating soda and water to the party. Wayne Murphy - Chairman 11
ST. BERNARD S CHILDREN S CHOIR The Children s Choir, under the dedicated direction of Mary Clare and Ernie Meditz, entertained both the Rosary Confraternity and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas at their individual Christmas celebrations. There is nothing like hearing the voices of our own special angels! A great thanks to all of these children and the guiding adults for their time and talent 12
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ST. JOSEPH RENEWAL CENTER is presenting a series of programs for the New Year. Wednesday, January 6, 7:30 9:30 pm, Deepening Your Spiritual Practice through the use of FOCUSING. Facilitator is Kathy Porter, offering is $15. Saturday, January 9, 8:00 9:30 am, Men s Gathering Quest for the Male Soul. Presenter is Michael Dunne and team; offering is $20 includes breakfast. Tuesday, January 12, 10:00 am 12 noon, Women s Gathering, A Time Set Aside for You. Presenters Tina Cafaro and Joan Vessio, offering $15. NOTE: There will also be a Women s Spirituality Retreat beginning Friday, January 8 through Sunday, January 10 entitled Celebrating Women: holders of life, vision, courage, and hope. Offering is $175. The St. Joseph Renewal Center is located at 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, 11717. For further information you may call S. Josephine Daspro, CSJ at 631-273-1187, ext. 23 or retreats@csjbrentwood.org for further information. CAREER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, On Friday through Sunday, January 15 through January 17.The Cenacle Sisters will be presenting this program at the St. Joseph Renewal Center. The purpose is to support those individuals who have lost their jobs, have been unemployed for a long period, are seeking employment for the first time or are seeking to return to the workforce after many years. Questions may be referred to Sister Josephine Daspro, CSJ at 631-273-1187, ext 43. Offering for the workshops is a free will offering. The St. Joseph Renewal Center is located at, 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, 11717. ST. MALACHY S CHURCH & DISCOVERING 21 CENTURY invites the Hispanic community to listen to its Radio Program La Tertulla, every Wednesday from 8:00 9:00 pm on WAPT 930AM or log into www.wpat930am.com with Fr. Tomas Del Valle. For further information please contact us at 212-244-4778 or visit our webpage: www.descubriendoelsiglo21.com. THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL Greece, May 28 through June 7, 2010. An eleven day trip $2,998 per person double occupancy from New York. Travel with St. Joseph s College faculty members, Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, SMM and Sister Grace Rowland, CSJ. For a detailed brochure call Sister Grace at 631-654-0199 or e- mail growland@sjcny.edu. FAMILY, MARRIAGE, AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. Professional therapy, provided by NYS licensed therapists, is available to our parish and 92 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the Diocese for the past 35 years for the convenience of parishioners. Services are provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, Scriptures for January 3 January 10, 2010 Sunday, The Epiphany of the Lord. January 3. Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-2,7-8, 10-13; Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6; Mathew 2:1-12 Monday, January 4. Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, religious. 1 John 3:22-4:6; Psalm 2:7-8, 10-12; Mathew 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday, January 5. Memorial of Saint John Neumann, bishop. 1 John 4:7-10; Psalm 72:1-4, 7-8; Mark 6:34-44 Wednesday, January 6. 1 John 4:11-18; Psalm 72:1-2, 10-13; Mark 6:45-52 Thursday, January 7. 1 John 4:19-5:4; Psalm 72:1-2, 14, 15, 1; Luke 4:14-22 Friday, January 8. 1 John 5:5-13; Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20; Luke 5:12-16 Saturday, January 9. 1 John 5:14-21; Psalm 149:1-6, 9; John 3:22-30 Sunday, January 10. The Baptism of the Lord. Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 a proprietary professional corporation, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or Diocese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. Confidential information and appointments are available by calling Dr. Giuliani at (631)243-2503 or www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com. This program is always listed under PARISH & COMMUNITY SERVICES on page 2. 15