July 5, 2015 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: 757-7435 FAX #757-0469 E-mail: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon David Campbell Deacon Jean Cantave Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am 3:30pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm Closed 12:30pm 1:15pm Daily Evenings: By appointment only Parish Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon 5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass) Monday Friday: 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: as announced. Sacramental Life Baptism: Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm Parents should contact the Rectory before the birth of the child. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required after the interview. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call the rectory at least six months in advance for an appointment with a parish priest. A marriage preparation program is required. Penance/ Reconciliation: Saturdays 2:00 3:30pm Also by appointment Anointing of the Sick: Every second Monday after the 8:30am Mass. Also anytime by calling the rectory at 757-7435. Faith Formation (1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: 754-6436 Music Ministry Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson Junior Choir Director: Marianne Craven 368-3141 CRAVEBO36@gmail.com Youth Band Coordinator: Greg Gullotti: 516-449-4346 ggullotti1@optonline.net Organists: Theresa Bissex 759-1372 Shira Fishkin Youth Ministry Program Ivonne Porpora: 499-3780 stfranyouth@gmail.com Pastoral Care-Road Angels Josephine Mielcarz : 261-4837 Communion to the Homebound: 514-9916 Ministry of Consolation & Bereavement Diane Lake: 499-0395 Liturgical Ministry Lector & Eucharistic Ministers Marilyn Reilly: 261-2093 Ushers Paul Sepp: 368-7673 New Parishioners Every family should be properly registered. Please stop in the sacristy after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office during office hours to pick up a census form. Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am 8:00pm 10pm with Benediction Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A. Please call the rectory. Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at 8:00am Rosary: Daily at 8:00am and 9:10am Holy Hours In the church Wednesdays: 7:00pm 8:00pm Fridays: 2:00pm 3:00pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: 261-0816 Haitian Mass Every 3rd Saturday: 6:30pm Deacon Jean Cantave :923-0556 Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 261-5130 St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium. 651-2655 In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: 271-3566 Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo Little People s Liturgy Sundays at the 10:00am Mass. Louise Mordarski: 796-2070 Rosy Mandel: 651-8431 PB&J Gang 3rd Sunday of the month Leslie Kulewicz: 754-2132 Ivonne Porpora: 499-3780 Baby Corner Eileen Byrne eileenpbyrne@gmail.com
July 5, 2015 2 Mission Statement: St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments. We are sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer, liturgical celebrations and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable. In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the good news of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action. MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, July 5th, 2015 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, The Souls of the Unborn, Deborah Clark Cunningham+ 12:00pm Mary Colletti+, May Spano+, Bianca Vazquez+, Janet Railey+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Felix Perkowski+ Monday, July 6th, 2015 8:30am Daniel Fornuto+ Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 8:30am George Amadio+ Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 8:30am Gilda Grecco+ Thursday, July 9th, 2015 8:30am Bernadette Byrne+ Friday, July 10th, 2015 8:30am Peter Nguyen+ Saturday, July 11th, 2015 4:30pm Frances Borrelli+, Ints. of Rev. Gregory Yacyshun (Anniversary), Felix Perkowski+, Ruth McDowell+ Sunday, July 12th, 2015 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Walter Montaigne+, Josephine & Gerard Lucci+, Morris & Ida Farmer 12:00pm Benjamin Colletti+, Peter & Virginia Colletti+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Ministers for Saturday and Sunday July 11th & 12th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Thomas Lemp, Giselle Nelson, Lisa Love, Lois Greaux, Frances Takach Lector: Mary Lemp Altar Servers: Charles Sorrentino Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Rosemarie Esteibar, Gawaine Esteibar, Clare Intemann, Carol Queally Lector: Marilyn Reilly Altar Servers: Nicholas,Vincent & Anthoy Alfiero 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Judy McKenna, Pat DeSilva, Charles Giardino, Andrew Murphy Lector: Ellen Lobasso Altar Servers: Owen Murphy, Alex Torres 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Janice Reichert Emprimo, Lynda Kremmelbein, Barbara Beller Lector: Paul Papa Altar Servers: Tiernan Emprimo 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Judith Torchon, Marie Cantave Lector: Michael Kitakis Altar Servers: James Butron, Olivier Michel Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby July 12th: St. Patrick s Parish serves Huntington Hospital Please pray for the sick of the Parish Bruna Ambrose, Albert Arbeeny, The Bauge Family, Josephine & Christopher Caiozzo, Elizabeth Caroll, Ruperto Caruajal, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Roy Chowdry, Nina Crilly, Patricia Davis, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Joseph & Peggy Dissler, Walter Fay, Liam Forstor, Paul Gabel, Matthew James Gay, Joe & John Geiss, Kathleen Gleason, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Rose Huggins, Bonnie Inzalaco, August Justesen, Courtney Kane, Frank Kotasek, Don & Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Janice A. Lewis, Carmen Lopez, Peter LoRe, Clementina Maldunado, Carol McDonald, Sean McGrath, Doris Mickowski, Jean Newland, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Bud Pace, Philip Gene Phelan, Irene Phillips, Debby Quartin, Regina Rakowski, Mark Russell, Lillian Sanchez, Beatrice Sullivan, Eleanor A. Thompson, Rose Varghese, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
July 5, 2015 3 Some Important Summer-Time Parish Events 1) July 22 - Theatre Production, Sight & Sound (Lancaster PA - Amish Country) Joseph (Biblical Drama) - Bus Trip - One day, depart 8am - $120 - Adult, $80-12 & Under All-inclusive (ticket, bus ride, Amish dinner, rest stops) 2) July 30 - IMPORTANT PARISH WIDE MEETING to prepare for OUR FALL FESTIVAL & CARNIVAL honoring St. Francis - bigger, better, more activities for adults. Please plan to come and contribute to our in-depth preparation for this great event. From now on only one carnival per year! 3) Booster Club, Mail-Out The mail-out will be sent to all 1900 registered families and will take place very shortly. Please watch for it and participate as always. A winner every week, $600 winner every month and $1200 at Christmas. Don t miss out, your name is in play the whole year! ($60 gets you in!) 4) Catholic Ministries Appeal Don t forget to complete your pledge! We are very near our goal, but need your help to get over the top. Now is the time to jump over the goal. We are looking for teachers! Parents of Enrolled Students, Men, Women and Yes...Retirees Welcome! Please call our Parish Office of Religious Education 631-754-6436
July 5, 2015 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday s weekly offering: $8, 670.50 Last Year s Sunday offering: $8, 351.00 Bulletin Reflection This weekend as we celebrate the independence of our country, we will do well to echo the Psalmist, saying, Our eyes are fixed on the Lord, pleading for his mercy. May we always recognize and use wisely the gifts of freedom and abundance He has showered upon us. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who embrace the call of good citizenship by sharing their gifts at home, work, school, parish, community and world. July 5-Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: In today s Gospel the people ask : How is it such miraculous deeds are accomplished by his hands? Because of your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul many miraculous deeds are accomplished for the poor. This week put a gift in the St. Vincent de Paul poor box, knowing that through your kindness someone who is suffering will be touched by God in a miraculous way. Registration forms available in vestibule SUNDAY READINGS for next week, July 12th: Amos 7:12 15 I was no prophet, I was a shepherd, and the Lord said to me: Go prophesy to my people. Ephesians 1:3 14 or 1:3 10 He has made known to us the mystery of his will. Mark 6:7 13 He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking s ck. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings. Come Join Us on Our Trip to Lancaster PA to see Sight and Sound Theatre s Production of Joseph Wed., July 22nd Cost: $120pp (13 years and up $80pp (12years and under) Send your check to the Rectory to Register! DEADLINE for PAYMENT: July 6th
July 5, 2015 5 The Holy Father s Intentions for July That poli cal responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity. That, amid social inequali es, La n American Chris ans may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society.
July 5, 2015 6 Join us for prayer & coffee after Mass on Tuesdays in the lower church.
July 5, 2015 7 Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 7/10/15 Catherine Galasso 7/17/15 Raddy & Jolly Agustin 7/24/15 Janice Reichert-Emprimo 7/30/15 Diane Young 8/7/15 Theresa Bouzas 8/14/15 Judith Torchon 8/21/15 Elizabeth Lockwood If you would like to be added to the list, please call Barbara 631-757-1794 or Louise 631-796-2070 Maria First Saturday devotions will begin at St. Francis on Sat. July 4th @ 12:00noon. Join us for Holy Mass, Rosary and brief meditation and Confession. He made from one the whole human race to dwell on the entire surface of the earth, and He fixed the ordered seasons and the boundaries of their regions, so that people might seek God Acts 17: 26-27 RESPECT LIFE NEWS The constitution guarantees the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Nowhere does it exclude the unborn. The unborn are children of God and citizens of this country and should be equally protected under the constitution. Pray to end abortion and euthanasia. (Stephenson County Right to Life) RACHEL S VINEYARD weekends for healing after abortion are offered throughout the year in locations across the United States and Canada, with additional sites in Portugal, Australia and New Zealand. It is the world s largest ministry for healing after an abortion. For further information contact The Life Center of Long Island or call 631-RACHELL. (Or visit www.rachelsvineyard.org) Our St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner appreciates all you do for our precious babies. Please continue to remember our little ones during these summer months. The cost of diapers, baby food, and formula is increasing all the time. We sometimes get tearful phone calls as Baby is wearing the last diaper or is out of formula (only water in the baby bottle) ad so we make an emergency visit. Each day we praise God through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Francis for your caring support of our babies we together have directly assisted. Our babies especially need Huggies and Pampers diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6, unscented baby wipes, and unscented baby wash. It is a continual challenge to stock these items as they are needed by so many of our babies. Wish to join our St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner? Need assistance with baby items? Please contact our rectory at 631-757-7435. Intercessions for Life: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time For those who have participated in aborted and long for reconciliation with God: May they find healing and peace through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We pray to the Lord. Word of Life: I wondered if my heart was big enough to love an adopted child as I would my biological child. There were also so many other variables to consider We felt we had no control, but God reminded us again that He is always in control. And that we could trust in Him. ~ An Adoption Love Story, http://bit.ly/adoptionlovestory (USCCB2014-15 Respect Life Program The Life Center of Long Island at 631-243-2373. Call for help with a crisis pregnancy, healing after an abortion, or to donate baby equipment. ) Please do not bring equipment into our Church; rather, call The Life Center of Long Island to make arrangements. Thank you!) The Life Center s Life Line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week at 631-243-0066. Please continue to pray each day for our precious babies born and unborn and their parents!!! Pray the rosary for the conversion of America s heart to end abortion.
July 5, 2015 8 The monthly St. Francis Booster Club winner is: Marilyn Reilly! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! GOD - UNITED Please join us at our next PB&J Gang date: Sunday, July 19th 6:30-8:00pm NEWS Hip hip hooray! We made an amazing 560 sandwiches at our last PB&J Gang. Thank you to all who helped! Loving hands, Caring hearts, Spreading joy, is a very good thing. Come and join us in spreading the joy. PB&J gang can help satisfy your service hour requirements Please bring donations of Bread, Smooth Peanut Butter & Jelly! I am only one but I can do something, and what I can do with God s help, I will do -St Francis of Assisi St. Francis Rocks! Do you like to sing? Play an instrument? Then join us every Sunday for the 5pm Youth Mass Rehearsal starts at 4pm in the church. It s a fun way to be involved in your church! For information about the Youth Mass Contact our Youth Music Coordinator Greg at ggullotti1@optonline.net Not sure about joining, come check out the 5 pm Sunday Mass and see what it s all about!
July 5, 2015 9 Thirsting for Healing? Living Waters Center is a counseling center which provides the Healing Waters of Counseling, Prayer and Love to those who come through our doors. Our therapists are rooted in the prayer that is a basic part of our Catholic Tradition and Faith. Living Waters Center provides individual, family, couple and group therapy. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information, please call 631-754-3990 or go to our website livingwatersli.com or email us atlivh20@verizon.net PRAYER FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE O prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in the military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by Injustice and evil, Please guard our churches, our homes, and our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who are within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon true justice. Please instill in the hearts and minds of people everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen. WorldWide Marriage Encounter Married Couples! Would you attend a seminar to enhance your job or to increase your salary? Why not give your marriage the same attention? Enhance your good marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend! There will be an upcoming Non-residential two day Worldwide Marriage Encounter at the Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Pkwy, Little Neck, NY 11362 on July 11 and 12, 2015. Apply before June 15, 2015 for a discount. Contact richardpinkywwme@gmail.com for details. Weekends are scheduled throughout the Metro New York area. For more information about the weekends call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our web site at http://www.wwme.org.