Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 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 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746 Tel: (631) 499-8520 Fax: (631) 499-1530 www.smrcc.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday at the Parish Center 9:00 am 5:00 pm June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday Rev. Robert S. Hewes Pastor Parochial Vicars Rev. Lawrence Chadwick and Rev. Raymond Akpunonu Pastoral Associates Sister Anthony Therese Roncallo, O. P. Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. DEACONS James McQuade, James Hanly, Carmine DeStefano, Luis Roberto Polanco SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Sunday 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 (Tridentine Mass in the Chapel); 9:30 (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:15, and 5:15 (Youth Mass) Weekday Masses take place in the chapel 9:00 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. and the Saturday 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Eve Of Holyday 5:15 and 7:30 p.m. Holyday Will Be Printed In The Bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday 3:45 4:45p.m. Eve of Holyday & Eve of First Friday - 3:45 4:45p.m. And at any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. BAPTISMS SCHEDULE The first 3 Sundays of each month at 1:30 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Contact the Parish Center to arrange the ceremony and to register for the Baptismal Preparation Class which meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. The only exception is in December when no class is held. 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. 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. DEVOTIONS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION In the chapel, Monday through Friday at 1:00 p..m. and concluding with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY Masses are at 9:00a.m. & 5:15 p.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from1:00 to 5:00 p.m., concluding 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. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Monday- 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Chapel. CHARISMATIC PRAYER Takes place every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. 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. Kindly notify us when you move so that we may send a letter to your new pastor. PARISH SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL Please contact: Principal, Constance Jenkins-543-0202
Monday Novena 5:15 p.m. Legion of Mary 3:00 p.m. Tuesday Rosary Society meets the first Tuesday after the first Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m. K of C General/Business Meeting 8:00 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month) Thursday Young Seniors 9:00 a.m. Apostleship of Prayer- First Thursday after 9: 00 Mass Adult Choir practice 7:30 p.m. in Family Room Festival Choir: 2nd & 3rd Thursday in Family Room Friday Jr. Legion of Mary 6:30 p.m. Saturday Bible Study 10:30 am Spanish Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Tridentine Mass Choir (Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room Weekly Collection June 5th $16,733 Religious Retirement $5,779.00 Ascension Thursday $3,248.00 Thank You! Dolores Tiernan Business Manager Richard Bove Finance Chairperson Thomas Tirino Dir. of Music Ministry Sister Kathleen McCarthy Parish Outreach Deacon Carmine DeStefano & Joseph Napolitano Trustees ALTAR SERVERS Hugo Hugasian 586-3932 APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER Christine Stangl 242-3269 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Chris Felice www.stmatthewathletics.org Moderator. Sr.K. McCarthy 499-8520 x124 BAPTISMAL PROGRAM: PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER Deacon James McQuade 586-5326 Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 BEREAVEMENT Sr. Anthony Therese 499-8520 Maryann DeVeau 745-1570 Kathryn Monaco Douglas 495-8541 BIBLE STUDY Anthony Albano 586-4827 BOY SCOUTS Sal LaRosa 516-567-6486 BULLETIN: email: bulletin@smrcc.org Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 x 126 BUSINESS OFFICE ACCOUNTING Dolores Tiernan, Mgr 499-8520 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL John Gatto 499-8520 x 117 C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Donaldson,D.R.E. 864-3321 Rita Minder, Assistant CHAPLIN OF D.H.F.D. Deacon James Hanly 427-2641 CHARISMATIC GROUP Louise Williams 265-7007 CHEFS ON CALL Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator Mary Motlenski 586-7446 Judy Archbold 667-4629 ADULT CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director 499-8520 x116 Dolores Tiernan, Coordinator FESTIVAL CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director 499-8520 x116 TRIDENTINE CHOIR (LATIN) CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director 499-8520 x116 Ed Oriani - Cantor COMPASSIONATE CARE AND CONSOLATION MINISTRY Sr. Anthony Therese 499-8520 x120 EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Julie Cohen 586-2553 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Ray Smolenski 243-0449 FAMILY ROSARY GROUP Paul Pileggi 424-2364 FEED THE POOR MINISTRY Frank Harnos 499-0074 Julie Maddaloni 242-2183 FOOD PANTRY Sr. Kay McCarthy 499-8520x124 John Gatto 499-8520 x117 KIDS 4 KARING Kara Lulley 643-7636 Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS G.K. Joseph Montelle 347-546-6317 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES Sir Francis Scotti 917-567-9829 LECTORS Helen Campa 586-0682 LEGION OF MARY Terry Sbashnig 254-9472 MINISTRY OF PRAISE Rosemary Sammon 499-5176 MOMMY & ME Caroline Rafferty 351-1328 Silvia Campa 254-6827 PARISH OUTREACH Sr. Kay McCarthy 499-8520x124 PILGRIM MADONNA Adreana Napolitano 673-9353 PLANT ENGINEER Luis Flores 274-9471 PRE-CANA Deacon James McQuade 586-5326 RCIA Marie Prainito 499-4725 Robert A. Ruvio 595-2175 RIGHT TO LIFE Toni Shannon 586-3807 ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Carmela Sposato 499-7648 SECRETARY TO THE PASTOR/ PARISH SECRETARY Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 x 126 SENIOR CITIZENS Edna Koch 499-6325 Dix Hills Unit 351-3253 SONS OF ITALY Anne Klein 549-4278 STEWARDSHIP/HOSPITALITY Marge Puccio 667-1176 ST. VINCENT de PAUL John Gatto 499-8520 USHERS Thomas Siegler 920-2055 YOUNG SENIORS Sr. Anthony Therese 499-8520 x120 YOUTH MINISTRY Daniel Barbier 543-3754 Ministry is what we leave in our wake as we follow Jesus. -Gerald Hartis
June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday 3 MASSES OF THE WEEK Saturday June 11, 2011 5:00 pm Dr. Francine Deck Eileen Maroney William Palmeri Margrate Herrmann Emmy Friedrichs Margaret & William Hoffman 7:00 pm For All The Souls in Purgatory Sunday June 12, 2011 7:00 am Toni Gunther Living Intention 8:00 am Rita Rybak 9:00 am John Hoops 9:30 am Vincenzo Simoni 11:00 am Lawrence Monaco & Sally Douglas 12:15 pm Patricia Zurawel 5:15 pm Vincent R. Striano Monday June 13 9:00 am Carylon & Anthony Jerson 5:15 pm Garth Andrew Wilson Tuesday June 14 9:00 am Joseph Stangl Jr. 5:15 pm Anne Fitzsimmons Wednesday June 15 9:00 am Vito W. Ricca 5:15 pm Petraco Family Thursday June 16 9:00 am Joseph, Margaret & Frank Rosato 5:15 pm Joseph Dutton Friday June 17 9:00 am Anthony T. Petrozziello 5:15 pm Ida Valenti Saturday June 18 9:00 am Frank A. Verderosa Giovanni Curto Angelo Lamanna Joseph Oliveri Rose Di Maria Rosario Merendino 5:00 pm Thomas Slevin Louis Garafalo Cathy Aiello Ferd Schmitt Sr. Ann Prete Hugo DeBellis 7:00 pm For the People of the Parish Sunday June 19 7:00 am Epifanio Ranero 8:00 am Matthew J. Ferrara 9:00 am Fathers Day Intentions 9:30 am Richard LaBarca & Joseph Gallo 11:00 am Madeline & Lee Iannarelli 12:15 pm Robert & Joseph Stangl 5:15 pm Frank Bogus The Altar Candles and the Bread and Wine are in Thanksgiving to St. Anthony
June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday 4 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 in 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 Shavout : 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. This day 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 coming to Holy Communion for the first time, is a sign of the Church s life. Also, our recently Adult Confirmed are signs of the life of the Spirit in human souls. The good work and labor of our Religious Education catechists and staff are signs of the Holy Spirit in these celebrations. The charity and care of our Outreach, St. Vincent de Paul, YES Group, Sports Program, and so many other ministries and programs are another such sign. 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 sire of your love! God s blessings, Fr. Hewes Special Announcement about the 12:15 PM Mass on Sunday, June 26 th, Corpus Christi Sunday. In the last few years the Holy Father has addressed himself to the continuation of the Usus Antiquior or older form of our Rite of Mass, the Roman Rite. The form of Mass that existed for centuries prior to the 1960 s aftermath of the Second Vatican Council s initiation of liturgical reform was in development at various stages for 1,500 years and was codified in 1570 and known variously as the Tridentine Mass (after the Council of Trent in the 16 th century Concilium Tridentina ) or simply as the old Latin Mass. The use of the Latin language is only one part of its celebration along with Gregorian Chant and other classic sacred music, the use of incense in its solemn form, and the literal orientation of the altar and the priest and people: facing liturgical ( if not geographical) East. This is the Mass most of us who grew up in the early 1960 s and before knew and attended. It was also the Mass brought by the missionaries to the New World, Africa and Asia and survived at great cost in lands where the Faith was persecuted. The Pope has in two recent documents made it plain that this Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite is not only to be allowed to continue, but also to be fostered and made available on a reasonable, open and respectable basis as a legitimate form of the Catholic Church s worship once more where possible. The Ordinary Form of the Mass (often called the New Mass or the Mass of Paul VI in English) is as the name implies the usual form of the Mass we celebrate and will itself be revised and enriched this coming Advent with newly rendered English texts. However, as you know St. Matthew s has had for several years now a tradition of offering one Sunday Mass, at first in the Ordinary Form in Latin, and then beginning in 2007 in the Extraordinary Form at 9 am in the Chapel; as well as one Holiday of Obligation Mass in the church at 10:30 am. The Holy Father has clearly expressed a desire that this precious heritage of the Church not disappear, but rather be cherished and celebrated more widely. So, as a special occasion, on Sunday, June 26 th the Feast of Corpus Christi or of The Body and Blood of the Lord, the 12:15 Mass will be celebrated in the Extraordinary Form as a Missa Cantata or High Mass and followed by a Eucharistic Procession and Benediction. This Feast was one of the great features of Catholic life for so many years and sadly has often fallen into neglect. Our Parish Choir will be joining forces with the Tridentine Scholas, as well as guest singers and musicians for a High Mass that on this beautiful feast we may render praise and love to the Lord in His gift of the Blessed Sacrament in a truly extraordinary way and in the very words Saint Thomas Aquinas and so many other Saints and faithful Catholics have used for centuries. Mass booklets will be provided so that all present may follow the Latin words and prayers in an English translation.
June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday 5 We Remember In Prayer Those Who Are Sick or In Need In Our Church And Community For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven...a time to heal... Babies John & Elizabeth Joseph, Joseph Grimaldi, Pat Schallock Fred Kelly, Grace Izzo, Frank Koone, Marilyn Abbot, Lauri Kramer, Kathleen Scott, Babies Ty Campbell Remy Zappulla & Mia Rose. T.J. Farrel, Michael Morgan Jr., Tina Quarella, Joseph & Rita Frank, Ann Posa, Avi Bernstein, Linda Romero, Michael Sikalis, Edward Connolly Jr., John Ree, Dori Costa, Gloria DelVecchio, Lorraine Trunzo, Margaret Shelton, Michael Leonard Silecchia, Peter Ariola Sr. Joseph Fouad, Ginger Schikowitz, Chelsea Sullivan, Diane Komito, Francis Hagens, Bernadette Tracy, Lorraine Tollefsen, Shane Breslin, Dorothy McCartney, Edward Benoit, Marianna Raaidy, Anna Cusucci, Faye D'Amore, Antonella Lauretta, Adrianna Napolitano, Carmella Michka, Jerome Min, Stephen & Donna Regis, Donna Hopkins, William Lott, Anthony D Amico, Gabrielle Manganaro, Lois McGuinness, Leo Perry, Evan Schnepf, Frank Koone Jr., John and Michael Gurrieri, Josephine Flynn, Linda and Garret Lee, Marie Crupi, Russell Booksaver, Maria Contreres, Joseph Strippoli, William Tracy, Doreen Richter, Baby Chloe Atienza, Joseph DeRosa, Scott Pfiefer, Calvin Smith, Valentino Manetta, Donna Stangl, Joseph A. Stangl, Larry Stangl, Rita Cornetta. and a time of peace.. Barbara Lynn Croteau Irene K. Greslin We Pray, especially for our Service Men & Women: Capt. Richard Macchio-Army-1st Air Cavalry deployed to Afghanistan, Robert Hoops QM1, Bahrain Navy, Sgt. Matthew O Malley, Afghanistan--Army, LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghanistan, Robert Gabriellini, Navy Afghanistan, Petty Officer Lawrence B. Famighette United States Navy - Afghanistan, Cpl Louis Angulo-Afghanistan, Sgt. Michael T. Hughes, Corporal Michael Grella Navy Airman, Lt. Russell Baker Marines, Lieut. Col. Christopher Herrera--Afghanistan-Army, Lt. Michael Lembo, First Lieut. Michael DiPietro-Army-Iraq, PFC James Suschinsky-USMC, Stacyann Willingham-Combat medic Army, Pvt. Stephen C. Cochrane Marines- Afghanistan, LCPC. Marc Krauthamer-Marines, Iraq, Sgt. P.J. Milana Marines, Iraq., Capt. Francis Xavier Sperl- Army, Sgt. Shurwin Julien-Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright- Marines, Lance Corporal Robert Kirschenheiter-Marines-Iraq, Corpsman Devon Westerlind-Navy, Wayne Corrigan Iraq, Christian Suarez -Marines, Stephanie Uliano -Air Force, Major Shirley Crumpton, Sgt. Travis Coleir, Sean Keeffe -Army, Tara Kelly, Chris Skala - Marines, Sr Airman Leah Dunne, Paul Ryder - Marines, Nicky Bivona - Navy, LCPL Andrew Dubriske, 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. Christopher Grande-Navy. Dear Parishioners & friends, If you have someone serving in the military, especially currently stationed in the Middle East, please contact Sister Anthony Therese 499-8520 x 120, with: Name, Rank and Branch of Service. Please contact her when the Serviceperson returns to the U.S. Grieving the loss of a loved one is extremely difficult. You don t have to go it alone...st. Matthew Cares. Bereavement Support Groups are offered here different times during the year. Please call Sister Anthony at 631-499-8520 ext 120. 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.
Ministry Schedule June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday 6 Altar Server Schedule God Bless Our Altar Servers. Saturday June 11 th 5:00 p.m. Rocco Cipriano, Travis Ricca, Matthew Soviero Sunday June 12 th 7:00 a.m. Angelo & Joseph Ambrosio Sunday June 12 th 8:00 a.m. Jonathan Casanova, Pauly Curto Sunday June 12 th 9:30 a.m. Devin & Shannon Iezzoni, Brendan Jaghab, Sean Lenahan, Toni Nicosia Sunday June 12 th 11:00 a.m. Hope & Teresa McDavid, Kazimierz Jr. & Ziemowit Ryder Sunday June 12 th 12:15 p.m. Cayla Caravana, Ashley Johnson, Jiana Lisi, Alexandria Miceli Sunday June 12 th - 5:15 p.m. Ryan Glass, Michele Hamparian Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion June 18th & 19th 5:00 p.m. R. Grande, M. Schmucker, A. Crowley, C. Vela 8:00 a.m. M. Puccio, K. DiGiovanna, B. Hermosura, M. Puccio** 9:30 a.m. F. Manetta, J. Napolitano, B. Napolitano, D. Barbier 11:00 a.m. A. Cantone, B. Pape, J. Luna, K. Zaki 12:15 p.m. A. Ricca, C. Sposato, J. Luna, A. Sosnilo 5:15 p.m. M. Brennan, J. Maccio June 18th & 19th Sat. 5:00 p.m. J. Seefried Sun. 7:00 a.m. C. McNeill 8:00 a.m. B. Stio 9:30 a.m. P. Smith 11:00 a.m. D. McCann 12:15 p.m. G. Schnell 5:15 p.m. No assigned lector July Wedding Banns Announced for the Second Time Oscar Rodriguez & Anna Padilla Tim Rogers & Lisa Murgolo Kenneth Gordon & Kathleen Terry Luis Bonilla & Marta Arevalo Jason Perez & Stephanie Biancoviso BULLETIN DEADLINES: June 19, 2011 Deadline Passed June 26th Due Wed. June 15 Please email your information to: bulletin@smrcc.org OR Place your TYPED copy in the Bulletin Mailbox located in the Parish Center Main Office. Thank You! Could you spend 1 hour or 1/2 hour with Jesus in our church Mon.-Fri. between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m.? Call Tonie Shannon at 586-3807 if you are able to commit to a particular time and day each week or month. You can also sign up at the reception desk. All are welcome to join us on First Fridays for Eucharistic Adoration throughout the night, Friday 6:00 p.m. to Saturday 9:00 a.m. At 8 p.m. we meditate on the lives of Jesus and Mary as we pray all four Mysteries of the Rosary and at 3 a.m. we pray the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy. If you would like to be a Eucharistic Guardian, please call Lisa at (631) 499-6684. Mon Fri 1:00pm-5:00 pm Come let us adore Him! "It is easier for us to say what God is not, than what God is." -St.Augustine The next First Friday Nocturnal Eucharistic Adoration is Fri. July 1, 6:00 p.m. to Sat. July 2nd, 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel.
June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday 7 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 for September 2011-2012 classes, grades two through eight, has already begun and we are receiving those fluorescent pink registration forms back on a daily basis. Remember, after July 1st, there is a late fee of $20.00. The week of June 13th is registration for those children who will be entering first grade in September 2011. The hours are 11:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Thursday, on the second floor, in the St. Jude/Joseph Room. Tuesday evening, June 14th, we will have registration until 8:00PM for those who cannot get here during the day. Please be sure to bring a copy of the child s Baptismal certificate when you come to register. The fee is $160.00 for the year payable upon registration. Pictures taken by Rosemary Femia Photographers during all the First Holy Communions have been and are available for viewing every Thursday night from 7:00PM to 9:00PM in the breezeway of the Parish Center. Rosemary will be there each week through the end of June. First Communion certificates will be mailed home within the next couple of weeks. SUMMER PROGRAM Beginning on Thursday, June 30th and running through Wednesday, 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 7th. 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. Hours are 11:00AM to 3:00PM, Monday through Thursday. Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, there will be a Summer Program Teachers Meeting in the Sts. Jude/Joseph Room on the second floor at 10:00AM and again at 7:00PM. Please make every effort to attend one of them. Summer Program T-Shirts will be ready for pick-up from July 6th through August 4th from 11:00AM to 4:00PM.
June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday 8 Please join the millions worldwide who pray each day for the monthly prayer intentions of Pope Benedict XVI. 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. Priests. That priests, united to the Heart of Christ, may always be true witnesses to the caring and merciful love of God. Missionary Vocations. That the Holy Spirit may bring forth from our communities many missionaries who are ready to be fully conse-crated to spreading the Kingdom of God. 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. With Mary, the mother of our Lord and of the Church, I pray especially for this month's intentions as proposed by the Holy Father. Amen. TELEVISED SUNDAY MASS THE SUNDAY MASS is now airing on ABC Family from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. each Sunday morning, in addition to all of our other channels that continue to bring our Mass to you. THE SUNDAY MASS is produced by the Passionist Fathers and Brothers out of NYC. Too early for you? Tape it or Tivo it! For more information consult the website at www.the SundayMass.org HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPIRITUALLY ADOPTED BABY Your spiritually adopted baby is born this month - - nine months after his/her mother conceived him/ her. The only change at birth is a change in the external life support system of the baby. He/she is no different now than he/she before birth except that he breathes and eats differently. He/she is truly a miracle. He/she began as a 46- chromosome cell and has developed over the past nine months into this unique human baby. Never before in history, nor ever again, will anyone exist who is just like your spiritually adopted baby. Your prayers saved his/her life. Thank you on behalf of all of the little babies that you cared enough to pray for him/her and his/her mother. THE FATHER S DAY BABY SHOWER for the Life Center of Long Island - The weekend of June 19 & 20 The Father's Day Baby Shower for the Life Center of Long Island takes place after all of the Masses, June 18th and June 19th. The following items are in most need: Girl and Boy Clothes: 0-3m, 3-6m, up to 4T Toiletries and Wipes Crib Sheets *Cribs *Car Seats (Infant and Toddler) Diapers: sizes 1 to 6 Please bring your unwrapped gifts to Mass. We will be outside to collect donations. Whatever you donate will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to help or have questions, please call Tonie at 586-3807
June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday 9 SAVE THE DATE...BLOOD DRIVE July 31, 2011 Our blood drive is coming on Sunday July 31, 2011 from the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Msgr. Goggin Hall. Each blood donation you can give can help save up to five lives because each donation is broken down into parts and given to five different people! Call Tony De Losa (631) 748-0900 or Bob Torrillo (631) 243-4620 for more information. St. Matthew Parish Catholic Ministries Appeal 2011 Living and Sharing Our Faith Parishes, Our Priests and Deacons, Vocations, Education/Formation Caring For God s People Catholic Charities, Outreach Programs, Dominican Republic Missions, Senior Programs, Mental Health Programs, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Meals-on- Wheels, Persons with Disabilities etc. Building God s Kingdom Campus Ministries, Youth Ministries, Young Adult Ministries, People with Special Needs St. Matthew Goal: 127,307 Pledges as of 6/1/11 121,922.00 Donors 405 Pledges over 10 months check credit card securities. Information call- 631-499-8520 ext. 117 John Gatto. God Bless You for Your Generosity!
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June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday 14 Mommy N Me Registration Form Summer 2011 Fathers and Grandparents are welcome too! St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church Fee: $75.00 per child for two weeks / ½ price for one week Age group: 8 months to 4 years old Class time: 10:00am 12:00pm Snack and craft will be provided This is not a drop-off Please select one: Two weeks, July 25, 27, 29 and August 1, 3, 5 July 25, 27 and 29 August 1, 3 and 5 Registration ends May 27 th Child s First Name: Last Name: Male/Female DOB: / / Age: Child s First Name: Last Name: Male/Female DOB: / / Age: Parents Name: Address: Phone #: E-mail: Name (s) and Age (s) of older sibling (s) attending same class: Name: Age: Name: Age: Parish Church: I do not give permission for my child to be pictured on St. Matthew's website. (Signature please) I do give permission for my child to be pictured on St. Matthew's website. (Signature please) Comments or Recommendation: No Cash Please: Checks may be made payable to St. Matthew RC Church Payment by Credit Card: (Check one) Amex: Visa: Master Card: Credit Card Number: Exp. Date: Name on Credit Card: Signature of card holder: DO NOT WRITE IN THE BOX Date: Received by: #Paid for: Amount Paid: $ Check# Credit Card: Other: Drop off your payment and completed registration form in the locked Mommy N Me/Registration Suggestion Box by the Gymnasium. You may also mail the form to: Sr. Kay McCarthy, Mommy N Me, St. Matthew RC Church, 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746 Coordinators: Silvia Campa: 631-254-6827 or via e-mail at silviacampa@aol.com Caroline Rafferty: 631-351-1328 or via e-mail at Caraff15@msn.com
June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday 15 Children s Bereavement Camp, Camp HOPE Good Shepherd Hospice Good Shepherd Hospice, along with Diane Sweeney, offers a Children s Bereavement Camp at Camp Alvernia in Centerport. Diane Sweeney is a widow and the mother of two children. Her husband Bob died when their children were young. Knowing the grief that children suffer after such a loss, she has been sponsoring a Camp to help these children. She has turned something very painful in to something very beneficial. The Camp is scheduled for July 9 th form 8-4 and July 10 th from 8-2. This is a brief summary for the volunteers that are needed. A Personal Pal must be an adult and available both days Floater can be an adult or teenager. Some floaters set-up on the evening of July 8 th and some clean up on July 10 th Remedy Ring Assistant Must be a Social worker, Counselor or Social Work Student Special Assistant must be an adult All volunteers must complete applications and undergo a background check. I have the forms if you need them. You can contact me at 499-8520 x 124. In addition, all volunteers need to attend training on June 13 th evening at 6:30 PM at Catholic Health Services at 245 Old Country Rd. in Melville. Marilyn Lisner, MSW at Catholic Health Services is the Coordinator of Volunteers at Good Shepherd Hospice. Her number is 465-6338. Dag Hammarskjöld wrote that goodness is something simple always to live for others. Jesus not only lived but also died for us and gave us the example of love and service to others. So if you are able, please consider volunteering at the Camp on the weekend of July 9 th and 10 th. as this a wonderful charitable work. Thank you and God bless you. Sr. Kay McCarthy PROFESSIONAL THERAPY AND COUNSELING Family, marriage, and individual therapies, provided by New York State licensed therapists, are available to our parish and 102 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the past 36 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, 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. For confidential information and appointments, please call Dr. Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at (631) 243-2503 or go to our website at http:// www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com. Tune into "Religion and Rock" with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00 AM- 8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 FM on Long Island's East End. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday's (June 19) theme is Relaxation don't miss it! To listen online or receive more information regarding Religion and Rock go to www.religionandrock.com or at "Religion & Rock" on itunes. Don't forget to tune into TELECARE, Cablevision Channel 29/137 or Verizon FIOS 296 or visit www.telecaretv.org for the Best Catholic Television! Download the Telecare TV App at the app store and listen to R&R!
June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday 16 GREECE: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL MSGR. JIM MCNAMARA: SPIRITUAL GUIDE Greece is very important to the early days of Christianity and to the ministry of St. Paul, the Apostle. On a recent sabbatical Msgr. Jim McNamara, pastor of Holy Cross Church, spent three months studying the writings of St. Paul and going on pilgrimage to Greece in the footsteps of St. Paul. With Mass and daily reflections he will lead pilgrims to the sites that are important in the life and ministry of St. Paul. This pilgrimage will take place September 2 9, 2011 to such places as Philippi, Kavala, Thessalonica, Delph, Athens, and Corinth with an optional three night cruise to Ephesus, Patmos, Heraklion, and Santorini: September 2 12, 2011. If you are interested in this special spiritual journey, please call 206 Tours at 631-361-4644 or contact Fr. Jim at 631-265- 2200 to get a brochure. TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS ON NOVEMBER 7TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 20TH 2011, MSGR. THOMAS CANDREVA AND NURSING SISTER BETTY ANN MCKIERNAN WILL BE HOSTING A 14-DAY TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JE- SUS, PROPHETS AND KINGS." PRICE OF $3,800 INCLUDES AIRFARE, HOTELS, BREAKFAST AND DINNER DAILY, INSURANCES, TAXES AND TIPS TO GUIDE/MANAGER, DRIVE AND HOTEL STAFF. IF INTERESTED, CALL SISTER BETTY ANN AT 516-823-3810 FOR BROCHURE AND MORE INFORMATION. Join Fr. Mickey Bancroft on a Pilgrimage to ITALY November 6-13, 2011 Rome/Floremce/Venice $2,685 pp from New York ($120.00 Airport Tax 1-800-206-TOUR (8687) www.pilgrimages.com/frmickey Catholic Cruise to the Exotic Western Caribbean Come and sail away on a 7 -night Catholic Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise with Father Martin Jones September 18-25, 2011 on the Carnival Valor out of Miami, Fl. Ports of Call:, Grand Cayman Cayman Island, Isla Roatan, Belize, Cozumel (Mexico). Prices begin at $1112 for two passengers which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Deposits of only $50 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785/ dpayttc@aol.com. Pilgrimage to Montreal, Canada August 13-16, 2011. Donation $350.00. Includes: Breakfast, Lodging and Bus Transportation For Information please call Nallie Germain at 631-813-2355 or 631-357-9036 OR Louise Benenati at 631-586-4515 The Catholic Tour! a 29 year old Catholic Pilgrimage Apostolate is pleased to announce it's new pilgrimage dates to Fatima, Portugal and Beyond for the balance of 2011. They want to draw your attention to a very "Special" pilgrimage at a below cost price to Fatima for 7 days, with air included from Newark NJ, 4 star hotel, motorcoach, escort/ and 2 meals per day for only $799.00. This price does not include your taxes, surcharges! lunches, or drinks. Call 1-877-627-4268 (877-MarianTour) toll free for further information and availability. First Come-First Served. Also available, Rome & Fatima; Fatima & Lourdes; Fatima! Lourdes/ & Paris at very reasonable prices including land and airfare. Please call today.
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Life Center of Long Island: 631-243-2373 Long Island Women s Coalition: 631-666-8833 Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk: 631-360-3606 Child Abuse: 631-439-0480 Daytop: 1-800-2-DAYTOP Brighter Tomorrows: 631-395-1800 The Retreat (Domestic Violence Hotline) 631-329-1200 Birthright: 631-821-9727 Seabury Barn: 631-331-8817 Catholic Charities (Food Stamp Info): 631-789-9546 Fidelis (Family Health Plus): 1-888-343-3547 Good Shepherd Hospice: 631-376-3758 Hope House Ministries: 631-473-6030 Alcoholics Anonymous 24-Hr Hotline: 631-669-1124 Suicide Prevention 1-800-SUICIDE Marriage Encounter 1-866-499-6354 Retrouvaille 1-800-470-2230 June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday 17 D.R.V.C. Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel and volunteers 516-594-9063.
June 12, 2011 Pentecost Sunday 18 Church Name: St. Matthew Church City: Dix Hills, NY Routing Code: R Run Number: 1 Phone: 631-499-8520 Fax: 631-499-1530 Editor: Bettyanne Russo