Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax) Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 12, 2015 I am filled with the vision of the Lord s glory! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106 Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558 Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557 Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412 Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130 E-mail address drago@staidanparish.org The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law Mission Statement We, the parish family of the Church of Saint Aidan, strengthened by the Eucharist and encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all, for we recognize that everyone is a child of God and no one should be excluded. Guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting social justice, engaging our youth in every aspect of parish life, and offering care and compassionate service to all. We invite everyone to walk with Jesus and experience His healing power and love. St. Aidan School (Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203) (Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303) Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405 Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401 Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext. 9406 Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408 Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410 Youth Ministry Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403 SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com Pastoral Council - ext. 9592 Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa, Suellen Peterson, Dennis Gannon and Jackie McHugh Buildings & Grounds Department ext. 9122 Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Morning 9:00 AM Saturday Evening 5:00 and 7:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM *Liturgy of the Word for Children Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:30 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Morning Prayer 8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday Baptism Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents class on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101 Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTS The required Baptism class for new parents is held the second Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass parents are asked to gather at St. Joseph s statue to the right of the main altar. Penance/Reconciliation The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from 12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by appointment. Marriage Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9 months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be arranged through the parish. Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory - ext. 9101. Adoration First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church. 12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, JULY 13, 2015-St.Henry Ex 1: 8-14, 22; Mt 10: 34 11: 1 6:30 AM Joan Kunze 9:00 AM Genevieve Jankowska (Birthday Rem.) 12:30 PM Living Intentions of the Rufrano Family 5:30 PM Thomas Sheedy (1st Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015 St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin Ex 2: 1-15a; Mt 11: 20-24 6:30 AM Christina Jacob 9:00 AM Bernard G. McArdle (Birthday Rem.) 12:30 PM Living Intentions of June O Hara (Birthday) 5:30 PM Carol Lassonde-Mazza WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2015 St. Bonaventure, Bishop/Doctor of the Church Ex 3: 1-6, 9-12; Mt 11: 25-27 6:30 AM Joanne Roppolo-Scala 9:00 AM Danny Steiniger (Birthday Rem.) 12:30 PM Kathy Morgan 5:30 PM Rosemary Boyd (1st Anniversary Rem.) THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2015 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Ex 3: 13-20; Mt 11: 28-30 6:30 AM Raymond J., Sr. & Carmela Voulo 9:00 AM In Honor of the Blessed Mother 12:30 PM Alfred Cossavella (1st Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Louisa Colelli (Anniversary Rem.) FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015-Weekday Ex 11: 10 12: 14; Mt 12: 1-8 6:30 AM Robert Gerdoney (Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM Edward J. Wilson (18th Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Emma Hess 75th Anniversary Rem.) 3:30 PM Christina Del Maestro/Matthew Rizzotti Nuptial Mass 5:30 PM Philip Calvin Amico SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015 St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest Ex 12: 37-42; Mt 12: 14-21 9:00 AM Kevin Greely 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 5:00 PM Alfred Cossavella (1st Anniversary Rem.) Mary Oswald (Birthday Rem.) Olympia Gigante Brigid & Josie McWeeney 7:30 PM Kieran Walsh MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 23: 1-6; Eph 2: 13-18; Mk 6: 30-34 7:30 AM John Delaney 9:00 AM Raymond Donovan (5th Anniversary Rem.) 10:30 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 12:00 PM Alfred Cossavella (1st Anniversary Rem.) Lauren Del Vecchio Linda Schultheiss Dorothy Elizabeth Uebelacker 3:00 PM Jorgine Buccio/Anthony Granados Nuptial Mass 5:00 PM Rosemary Boyd (1st Anniversary Rem.) BANNS OF MARRIAGE SECOND WEEK Elizabeth Rynkar, St. Aidan Timothy Murphy, St. Paul, Hamilton, MA Antonia Mancini, Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park, NY Dennis Kristopher, Staten Island, NY THIRD WEEK Michelle Maltempi, St. Aidan Steven Rosa, St. Mary s, Manhasset, NY Stephanie Annunziata, St. Aidan Brian Redin, Pt. Washington, NY Jessica Rowan, St. Aidan Peter Diglio, Corpus Christi, Mineola, NY BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of MICHAEL FORTUNATO Anniversary Remembrance Requested by His Grandparents
July 12, 2015 SUMMER READING SUGGESTIONS The New York Times always has a special summer reading issue. So I figured if it s good enough for the Times, I d give you some of my suggestions and let you know what I m reading. It has always been my belief that one of the best things parents can give their children is to introduce them to the joy of reading. It was something my own parents did by reading to us at bedtime and taking us repeatedly to the Garden City Library. To get to my suggestions: I just finished rereading The Robe by Lloyd Douglas. Lloyd Douglas was a Protestant minister, but later on in life he began writing religious novels. Father Andrew Greeley, a noted priest author here in the United States, wrote an introduction to the new edition and said it was a book he read at 14 and the book absolutely changed his life. The book is so well written and continually interesting it does not drag along like some more contemporary novels and it could be read by Carmelite nuns. So great was it that the Robe was made into a cinemascope movie. I highly recommend it and urge you to get your teen age kids and grandchildren to look at it. Another novel that I am currently rereading is Allan Drury s Advise and Consent. It is all about the confirmation process for the Secretary of State and the political machinations that go on. Although it is, of course, somewhat dated (no cell phones are mentioned) you will find it thoroughly entertaining and informative. If you have a Kindle, both of these books are available on it. Now to get to the religious books. Thanks to the generosity of two people I was the recipient of two books that I think would very much interest many of you. The first is a collection of the Daily Homilies of Pope Francis and is titled Encountering Truth. The sub title is The Morning Homilies from St. Martha s Chapel. It is edited by Father Antonio Spadaro, S.J. and has a preface by Father Frederico Lombardi, S.J. This is a book that is excellent for meditation and you can read any one of the homilies all by itself. So if your time is limited and you can only spare a few moments, this book is just for you and you will get a lot out of it. I think ten minutes a day with these homilies will really perk up your spiritual outlook and prayer life. Everything is beautifully simple and thoroughly understandable. The other gift is The Francis Miracle and is authored by John Allen, Jr. The dust jacket explains the book s content: Inside the Transformation of the Pope and the Church. Allen is a noted student of the Vatican and recent popes. He knows a lot and lets you in on a great deal of interesting background. You will learn about Pope Francis and his ideas and his background. You won t be bored.
Finally, there is one more book that I recommend to everyone I can and that is David Mc Cullough s masterful and riveting biography Truman. It is long, but I could not put it down. (Parenthetically any historical works by McCullough are simply outstanding and well worthwhile.) He has a new book on the Wright Brothers, but I haven t got around to it yet. I did, however, hear excerpts and learned so much. Lastly, a word to my young friends. Whatever you do, read. It will enrich you in so many ways and refine your thinking and dramatically improve your writing. I particularly urge you to pick up biographies of significant men and women. When you see what they did with their lives, you may get an idea of some improvements you can make in your own. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald Today s readings are about being chosen and sent. The prophet Amos was chosen by the Lord and sent to use his talents for the people of God. The Gospel recounts the story of the sending of the 12 disciples. St. Paul reminds us that we, too, are chosen. To whom have I been sent? For what have I been chosen? STEWARDSHIP 07/06/14 $26,069 07/05/15 $25,004 (-3.94%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. Next weekend s second collection is for The Marist Brothers Missions. MEMORIALS AVAILABLE Memorials are available at any time. Please call the Rectory office at (516) 746-6585 x9101 if interested. Flower Memorials: Main Altar (2 pieces) $150.00 Shrines $ 55.00 ea - Mary s Shrine - St. Joseph s Shrine - St. Anthony s Shrine - St. Theresa s Shrine - Sacred Heart Shrine Bread & Wine Memorial $ 50.00
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS The number of persecuted Christians in the world has topped a staggering 100 million according to a recent report from Open Doors USA, an organization that assists persecuted Christians. Paying homage recently to the courage of the Apostles and that of the first Christian community, Pope Francis referenced the atrocious, inhuman and incomprehensible persecutions, sadly present in many parts of the world today, often under the silent gaze of all. Bishop Murphy urges us to reach out and protect these victims who are suffering who are our so often the targets of violence and murder, along with other ethnic and religious minorities. To that end, a special collection will be taken up in our parish the weekend of August 1st and 2nd to assist those who are suffering religious persecution in Syria and Iraq and wherever needed. Please continue to pray for peace and if you are able, to support this special collection to assist for our brothers and sisters in Christ. QUOTES FROM POPE FRANCIS ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM I cannot fail to recall the many instances of injustice and persecution which daily afflict religious minorities, and Christians in particular, in various parts of our world. Communities and individuals today find themselves subjected to barbaric acts of violence: they are evicted from their homes and native lands, sold as slaves, killed, beheaded, crucified or burned alive, under the shameful and complicit silence of many. November 25, 2014 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Roseanne Mushorn, John Moore, Rita Amendola, Diana Coscia, Carol White, Joseph Fitzgerald, Virginia Fallon, Barney Rinaldi, Jeremy Hogan, Rosemary Herron, Toti Conforti, Carol Nesbit, Brian Hoffarth DECEASED: Mike McHugh, Marie Dissinger, Kathleen Kehoe, Jose Coimbra, Perry V. Genovese and for those who have died serving our country. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Our parish offers Eucharistic Adoration the first Friday of every month from 1:00-3:00 PM for PEACE. Why not come an spend some time with Our Lord in prayer for peace.
DAUGHTERS OF ST. PAUL BOOK FAIR The Daughters of St. Paul, Catholic Sisters who are missioned at the Pauline Book & Media Center at 64 West 38 th Street, NYC, will hold a book fair this weekend, July 11 th and 12 th after all the Masses in the vestibule of the church. The Sisters will have a selection of religious books, music CDs, and DVDs. The selection will include Bibles, lives of saints, prayer books, and reading materials for all ages. This will be a good opportunity to obtain spiritual materials for yourself and your family to deepen your knowledge of the Catholic faith. If you have any special requests, please call the Pauline Book & Media Center at 212-754-1110.
MARIST BROTHERS OF THE SCHOOLS The Little Brothers of Mary Brother James McKnight will be speaking at our parish July 18th/19th on behalf of the Marist Brothers of the Schools. There will be a second collection. The Marist Brothers were founded by Saint Marcellin Champagnat on January 2, 1817 and our primary mission is TO MAKE JESUS KNOWN AND LOVED. We wish to attend to the needs of the poor and most neglected youth. Mary is our model. Our original name was The Little Brothers of Mary and we still prefer this name. We have missions in more than 80 different countries and now number about 3,800 Brothers. We have been in the United States since 1886 and have schools and ministries in 8 different States. Our foreign missions are many and we now have a new program called the Ad Gentes Program which came about at the request of the late Saint John Paul II. His request has been answered and we now have new missions in Cambodia, Thailand and Bangladesh.
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION www.cffor.org "Regardless of what a narrow majority of the Supreme Court may declare at this moment in history, the nature of the human person and marriage remains unchanged and unchangeable." Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Louisville, KY, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), June 26, 2015 A Warning from Canada: "I want to warn America to expect severe erosion of First Amendment freedoms (from) the U.S. Supreme Court mandate (of) same-sex marriage. The consequences have played out in Canada for ten years now, and they are truly Orwellian in nature and scope. In Canada, freedoms of speech, press, religion, and association have suffered greatly due to government pressure." (thepublicdiscourse.com, 4/24/15) Catholics For Freedom of Religion (CFFR) Defending Religious Freedom: "As the battle for protecting religious liberty in the U.S. advances in the wake of the Supreme Court decision redefining marriage, a Catholic grassroots organization dedicated to promoting and defending religious liberty in the U.S. has expanded its reach and drawn the attention of the U.S. bishops." (ncregister.com, 6/29/15) "The Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y., and CFFR cosponsored the June 25 Fortnight For Freedom Rally for Religious Freedom, where Professor Robert George, chairman of the U.S. commission on International Religious Freedom, delivered the keynote address. The event drew more than 700 participants, including representatives of the Mormon and Evangelical churches." "It is critically important that America's Catholics heed our bishops' call for activism in defense of religious liberty," said Prof. George (ncregister.com, 6/29/15) "Jesus Christ, with great love, taught unambiguously that from the beginning marriage is the lifelong union of one man and one woman. As Catholic bishops, we follow our Lord and will continue to teach and act according to this truth." Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, USCCB Please visit & register to receive email updates: www.cffor.org July 26 th Meeting / Italian Ice Night (bring money for Ralph s) July 27th-July 31st Volunteering at VBS (Week 1) August 3rd-August 7th Volunteering at VBS (Week 2) Whitewater Rafting Trip Contact Steve Loewenthal @ SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com for more information about the Youth Group.
SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. It s time to renew! or If you are not a member JOIN NOW for the 2015-2016 School Year! $30 Annual Membership runs September 2015 - August 2016 24 chances to win every month Prizes Weekly Monthly 1 winner @ $25 1 winner @ $50 4 winners @ $20 2 winners @ $25 Monthly Bonus Prizes $100 in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November $500 in March, June and December June Winners $20 Winners Rosemarie C. Ennis Meredith Mahmood James Heiman Anthony & Elise Sainato James Cashin John & Arlene Babyak Eileen O Malley Nicholas Agnone & Kelly Gracia Gloria Schilter Peggy Karazia Patricia Tilley Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Salhus James Heiman Palma Weber Helen Ogden Michael & Stephanie D Angelo $25 Winners Mary O Keefe Joe & Nancy Zolezzi Mr. & Mrs. Phil Golembiowski Lisa Valente Peggy Abad Paige & Connor Brala $50 Winner: Rose Marie Farrar $500 Winner: Maria & Philip Amico Winning checks will be mailed within the next 10 days. Name Phone Address City, State, Zip E-mail address I would like numbers at $30 each. $ enclosed Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan s Booster Club and return to the Rectory.
2015 Catholic Ministries Appeal Serving God by Serving Others Our Lord is grateful to those who sacrifice in His name to build the Kingdom of God. No gift is too small when it is offered with love to serve others. DID YOU KNOW? More than 500,000 meals are delivered or served to seniors and families in need through Catholic Charities. More than 100,000 people are provided with food, clothing and support through Parish Outreach programs. More than 10,000 young people participate in Parish Youth Ministry programs across Long Island. More than 110,000 of our students in public schools participate in religious education programs taught by more than 10, 000 dedicated catechists. PLEASE: make your check payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal Parish: Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Pledge Down Payment Balance $ $ $ Donor Signature: EMAIL: Catholic Ministries Appeal, Diocese of Rockville Centre, P.O. Box 4000, Rockville Centre, New York 11571 catholicministriesappeal.org
Catholic Ministries Appeal ST. AIDAN PARISH IS PROUD TO PRESENT: AN INCREASE IN VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD FATHER JEFFREY YILDIRMAZ FATHER JAMES HANSEN FATHER ANDREW GARNETT FATHER SEAN MAGALDI FATHER ALESSANDRO DA LUZ PIC WITH HELP FROM THE CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL! Your pledge today will increase our Priests tomorrow! JIHA LIM STEVE MADDALONI DANIEL RIVERA
If you have not given in the past please consider donating to this year s campaign. Your donation will be helping to feed the hungry, provide clothes and emergency support to the needy, strengthen parishes throughout our Diocese, help form our future priests and deacons and provide funding for Catholic Charities outstanding programs and services. You are also helping to ensure that our ministries bring Christ s light to hundreds of thousands of people in hospitals, colleges and even our jails. 2015 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2015 GOAL: $175, 500 PLEDGED: $120,195 # OF GIFTS: 559 FEAST OF SAINT AIDAN SUMMER FAIR Save the Dates: Thursday, August 27th-Sunday, August 30th If you have any questions, or are interested in helping, please contact Stephanie Vitale at stephmv623@gmail.com or (516) 967-4565. FAMILY PICNIC All Saint Aidan parishioners with their families and friends are invited to the annual Corpus Christi Council # 2502 Knights of Columbus Picnic. The picnic will be held on Saturday, August 15th beginning at 12:00 noon at Mineola's Wilson Park by the swimming pool next to the tennis courts, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, sodas, bottled water, ice cream, and some special BBQ food from Hickorys! Games & Prizes for the children. Cost with prior reservations $ 15 per person aged 13 and up; $ 20 per person without reservations. Children aged 12 and under FREE!. For reservations contact Tom Kelly via e-mail at kellyofmineola@earthlin.net or by phone at (516) 414-2229.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA I usually write for the bulletin a week in advance, and so the last week, it was the week I was in the hospital having and recovering from surgery. Still I wanted to share with you my experience, since it was such a way to be closer to our Lord, through it all! I am one to be called by God into old age, a call not to be given to many, not given to the ones in my own family, all of whom went to be with the Father even before middle age. My Lord has given me all I am and have, now I must give it all back to Him and keep under His will alone, these later years of my life. As my physical eyesight weakens, the eyes of my Faith get strong and I see my Lord and his Love in everything. As my hearing gets reduced the ears of my heart can hear the whisper of His loving voice. As my mind and memory fades or becomes less alert, I remain aware of His Real Presence to focus on. I do not need thoughts or words, I need just to be there with Him. Now, as sickness overtakes me, as my legs are weak, my walking is difficult, I can walk in God s path while I am held in His embrace. And if my heart shows signs, after the works of years, I pray it may expand in love for all people and for my Creator, resting secure and grateful in His Divine, loving heart until the time of His call when I will be by His side forever. Thank you for all your prayers, each one of them was and is felt. Pray that I can continue to work for the Lord; it is my greatest desire to make known our Faith, to proclaim the name of Jesus to everyone in my path. I ask all of you to keep listening to the teachings of the CDs you find in the Parish s kiosks, and pass them to others in need of this knowledge The Holy Spirit would guide you. God Bless you all. Toti Conforti CELL PHONES, IPADS, ETC. COLLECTION We are still collecting cell phones, ipads, ipods and chargers for Sister Diane, a Dominican Sister, who lives at Notre Dame. Please bring your donations to the boxes in the vestibule of the church or to the Rectory office. For information please call (516) 354-2234. These items are refurbished and given to those in need.
KNOWING the SPIRIT Through scripture and experience, the Holy Spirit is revealed to us. Come explore the ways in which the Spirit of God is reaching out to you. TABOR RETREAT CENTER Oceanside, NY Saturday, August 1st 9:30 am 4:00 pm Continental breakfast and lunch included Pre-registration required Helping You Grow Closer to God For more information please contact: Pat McDonough pmcdonough@jesuitcollaborative.org Fr. Damian Halligan has been a Jesuit priest for nearly 50 years, many of which were spent providing retreats and spiritual direction at St. Ignatius Retreat House in Manhasset. Pat McDonough is a Catholic author who has written on issues of faith for twenty years. Her articles appeared in The Long Island Catholic, The New York Times and Newsday before she joined The Jesuit Collaborative as Coordinator of Ministry in the New York area. Participants will be guided through scripture, prayer and discussion, and given quiet time for reflection on the fruits of the day. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available before 5:00 PM Mass in the parish. - Please detach and return registration form below with a $55 check payable to Tabor Retreat Center by June 30, 2015. Registration for KNOWING the SPIRIT on August 1, 2015. NAME(S): ADDRESS: EMAIL: PHONE http://taborretreatcenter.org/ Mail To: Tabor Retreat Center 60 Anchor Avenue Oceanside, NY 11572 516-536-3004
Ad Form HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING SHOW DATES: Friday and Saturday, August 14th, 15th @ 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 16th @ 2:00 PM Msgr. Kirwin Hall, Willis Avenue & Pembrook St., Williston Park, NY Please check size of ad: Back Cover - $135 Full Page - $85 Inside Front Cover - $110 Half Page - $50 Inside Back Cover - $110 Quarter Page - $35 Business Card or camera ready ad must be received no later than Tuesday, August 5th. You can email your ad to lizzymch22@yahoo.com Make checks payable to: St. Aidan Church, Attention Liz Attn. Ads, 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596. Name: Address: Phone: Email:
Ticket Order Form HOW TO SUCCED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING Price: Adult $15 Sr. Citizen/Child $10 Msgr. Kirwin Hall Willis Ave and Pembrook St., Williston Park, NY Air Conditioned! Date Adult ($15) Sr. Citizen/Child ($10) Friday, August 14th (8:00 PM) Saturday, August 15th (8:00 PM) Sunday, August 16th (2:00 PM) $ $ $ TOTAL $ Make check payable to St. Aidan Church and mail along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Summer Stage 9 Astor Place, Williston Park, NY 11596 Check off one: Self Addressed Envelope Hold at the Door For further information call Erin Flynn at (516) 873-6818 Name: Address: Phone: Email:
2015 GIRLS CYO BASKETBALL REGISTRATION GRADES 3-12 Registration fee: $150.00 per registrant. Team Uniform - $60.00 per registrant only if needed. Registration ends August 15, 2015 Practices will begin mid-september and will be held one night a week depending on gym availability. Coaches will contact their players when they receive their rosters. There is no guarantee that your player will be placed on a requested team. Games begin Columbus Day weekend and are usually scheduled for anytime on Saturday or Sundays but may be during the week as well. The season runs through the end of the year with playoffs following for those teams eligible. Please contact Matthew Miller with any questions at mattnanc@optonline.net Any registrations accepted on or after August 16, 2015 will incur a $50.00 Late Fee. Registration is only available online @ www.staidanscyo.org
Saint Aidan VBS SUMMER 2015 Program Details: Week 1: July 27 th August 31st Week 2: August 3rd 7 th -You have the option to register for 1 week or 2 weeks. -Each week-long session is different and is filled with a variety of fun and interactive activities. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE** -VBS is open to all children entering Pre-K-6th Grade as of September 2015 -Program Cost for one week: (includes 1 t-shirt and 1 water bottle) $75 -Program Cost for two weeks: (includes 2 t-shirts and 1 water bottle) $115 -Counselor In Training Program open to 6 th -7th graders Cost $25 for 1 week $35 for 2 weeks (parents still must sign CIT s in and out each day) -Additional shirts can be purchased for $8 each. -Drop off and pick up is in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Drop off is between 8:50-9:00 AM -Pick up is at promptly at 1:00 PM -Parents must sign their child in and out. Please be prompt in picking up your child. -Each day, children will be provided with a snack and water. -At the end of each week-long session, parents are invited to our show -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Ave. Williston Park, NY 11596 Attn: Stefanie-VBS Please keep the top portion for program info VBS 2015 Registration Form for K-7 th Grade Name: Grade in Sept.: Age: Date of Birth: Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone #: Cell Phone #: Allergies: Physical Limitations: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone #: Alternate Phone #: Parent Signature: Today's Date: Child s T-shirt size: Small Medium Large Extra Large CIRCLE WHICH WEEK(S) YOUR CHILD WILL BE ATTENDING. WEEK 1: JULY 27-31 WEEK 2: AUGUST 3-7
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL UPDATE! Pre-K Program-Open Kindergarten: CLOSED 1 st Grade-only a few spaces left! 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, 6 th grade-open We are in need of more counselors in 9 th -12 th grade. PFI ENCOUNTERING CHRIST THROUGH THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL The Diocese of Rockville Centre School for Missionary Disciples PFI is a two year process of personal, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral formation for adult Catholics that offers an exciting, integrated approach to discipleship through instruction, prayer, faith sharing and development of leadership skills. Is PFI for you? It might be if you desire... To expand and deepen your knowledge of the Catholic faith and Holy Scripture. To deepen your understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church and discover how they connect to your life and the world today. To grasp the true meaning of living the Gospel in daily life. Then PFI is for you! POSSIBLE SITES St. Peter the Apostle, Amagansett Tuesday 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. St. Anthony, Oceanside Wednesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St. Anne, Brentwood Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St. John the Evangelist, Riverhead Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. St. Anthony Parish, East Northport Holy Family, Hicksville Wednesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St. Patrick, Huntington Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre St. Joseph, Ronkonkoma Friday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. St. Lawrence the Martyr, Sayville Thursday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St. Bernard Parish, Levittown Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St. Margaret of Scotland, Selden Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please note: There is a minimum site requirement of twelve or more participants for a class to be offered for each site. For more information visit www.drvc-faith.org
PRE-K VBS REGISTRATION FORM Name: Grade in Sept.: Age: Date of Birth: Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Allergies: Physical Limitations: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone #: Alternate Phone #: Parent Signature: Today's Date: CIRCLE WHICH WEEK(S) YOUR CHILD WILL BE ATTENDING. WEEK 1: JULY 27-31 WEEK 2: AUGUST 3-7
VBS VOLUNTEER FORM YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL ONLY IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED AS A VOLUNTEER! Please be sure to write your home address clearly. LIMITED SPACES FOR EACH GRADE AVAILABLE! Name: Grade in September: Age: Date of Birth: School: Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone #: Cell Phone #: Allergies: Physical Limitations: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone #: Alternate Phone #: Volunteer s Signature: Parent Signature: Today's Date: CIRCLE WHICH WEEK(S) YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING. WEEK 1: JULY 27-31 WEEK 2: AUGUST 3-7 Why do you want to be a VBS volunteer?
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK? 16 YEARS OR OLDER MUST BE BACKGROUND CHECKED. A ministry includes Catechists, CYO Coaches, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training Schedule and Register Online at www.drvc.org. Classes are offered by several parishes throughout the diocese. ATTENTION FIRST COMMUNION 2015 PARENTS: The First Communion DVDs have arrived! Please pick up your copy at the Religious Education Office. (Our summer hours are listed below). 2015-2016 REGISTRATION: Registration materials for the 2015-16 school year were mailed to all families who had students enrolled in religion classes from Kindergarten to grade 7 during this past school year. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Any registrations received from now and until the start of the school year are considered Late Registrations. Students will be placed where openings are available. NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION: Parents who will be registering a child for the first time in our program should contact the Religious Education Office at (516) 746-6585 x9404 for new student registration materials. NOTE: A copy of a child s Baptismal Certificate must accompany the registration for any new students in order for the registration to be processed. ***ATTENTION RETURNING CATECHISTS: PLEASE SEND IN YOUR COMPLETED 2015-16 CATECHIST FORMS TO THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP! CATECHISTS NEEDED: The Religious Education Office is looking for individuals who are willing to serve as teachers to pass on their Catholic Faith to students enrolled in our program. Prior experience is not necessary. Training will be provided. Please give prayerful consideration to answering this call for teachers. For an application or further information, please call our office at (516) 746-6585 x9404. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: In addition to teachers, the Religious Education Office will need volunteers who can serve the parish and our students in positions such as classroom aides, hall monitors, traffic control, aides, substitute teachers, etc. Our school year runs from late September 2015 through early May 2016. For an application or further information, please call our office at (516) 746-6585 x9404. SPECIAL NEEDS CATECHISTS WANTED: Is God tugging at your heart to help? There are wonderful children waiting for YOU to answer His Call! Please consider becoming a Special Needs Catechist for the upcoming school year. No Prior experience is necessary. Training and support will be provided. For further information, please call (516) 746-6584 x9406. ATTENTION 8 TH GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: The Special Needs Program is looking for volunteers! If you are available on Thursday afternoons after 4:30PM and would like to get some experience working with children, there is a special place for YOU to serve as a student aide. The commitment would be an hour and a half each week. Service hour documentation, college recommendations, and scholarship letters are provided for our volunteers when requested. For further information, please call (516) 746-6585 x9406 or esmith@staidanparish.org. ATTENTION PARENTS OF 2014-15 HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS: Please return your child s completed textbooks and worksheets. Home school materials were due by July1 unless other arrangements have been made with the Religious Education Office. Your children will then receive credit for the last school year and be able to register for the next grade. Outstanding Home School work delays the registration process and may limit your choices for placement. If you have any questions or concerns, please call (516) 746-6585 x9404.
SUMMER HOURS: The Religious Education Office will be open during the summer. Please note the changes in our summer schedule. Mondays through Thursdays 12:00 to 4:00 PM Fridays and other times by appointment 7 th AND 8 th GRADE CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: Please be sure to submit any outstanding Confirmation Packet Projects to the Religious Education Office as soon as possible. June Mass Reflections were due by July 10 th. Community Service hours for the past school year must be completed by August 31 st. ATTENTION ALL CATECHISTS: Catechist Training Classes will be given throughout the summer. All classes will begin at 7:15PM and end by 9:15PM in the Sts. Peter and Paul Room. Both sessions of each class should be attended. Liturgy and Sacraments is recommended for all catechists. All new catechists are asked to take the Getting Started class. Methods classes focus on two year blocks and present ideas that work well with respective age groups. This year, a training class for working with Special Needs students has also been added. Please call the Religious Education Office at 746-6585 x9404 to register for these classes. Materials will be provided. All classes are open to all catechists or anyone thinking of becoming a catechist. Tuesdays July 14 and July 21 Getting Started Wednesdays July 15 and July 22 Liturgy and Sacraments Thursdays July 16 and July 23 Working with Special Needs Students Tuesdays July 28 and August 4 Methods Grades 1 and 2 Wednesdays July 29 and August 5 Getting Started Thursdays July 30 and August 6 Working with Special Needs Children Tuesdays August 11 and August 18 Liturgy and Sacraments Wednesdays August 12 and August 19 Methods Grades 1 and 2 PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, Everything has its origin in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our hope. FOOD PANTRY- PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NEXT FOOD DRIVE WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 1 ST & 2 ND. If you would like to donate food items or personal hygiene items, please bring the food donations to the back of church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We also have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products, sliced bread and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. If you would like to donate fresh vegetables from your garden this summer that would be wonderful! ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED: coffee, tea, toilet tissue, snacks and ketchup PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The next meeting will take place on Monday, July 13 th. If you have some wool to donate to this ministry, please bring it to the Parish Social Ministry Office. Please call our office if you would like to receive a blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410. PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry will be open Monday Friday, 9AM 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).
PROMISE TO PROTECT-PLEDGE TO HEAL If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/ eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) 594-9036. All volunteers 16 and over must be background checked and all volunteers 18 and over must attend the Virtus class. ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL, Roslyn NY-has a part time Sacristan position available. The Sacristan duties include: setting up the Chapel for Liturgies; caring for altar linens and vestments; maintenance and housekeeping of Chapel and Sacristies; if you are a Eucharistic Minister, assists the Priest with distribution of the Eucharist; posts schedules for Masses; keeps inventory of supplies and reorders; takes care of flowers for altar and other duties as required. Please apply online by going to our website, stfrancisheartcenter.com. BUS TRIP TO RESORTS CASINO IN ATLANTIC CITY HOSTED BY THE AMERICAN LE- GION LADIES AUXILIARY-There will be a bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Monday, July 20th. A bus will take you from the parking lot of the Williston Park American Legion Post 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park at 9:00 A.M. to Resorts Casino. You need to be at the parking lot by 8:30 AM. The cost is $35.00 with a return of $25.00 in slot credits. Upcoming trips for 2015 are scheduled the third Monday of each month. The next trip will be on August 17th. If you are interested please contact: Dot Perry (516) 248-9063 or Honey Metzger (516) 742-0084. WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS, DIVORCED AND SINGLE CATHOLICS OF LONG ISLAND- New member orientation will be held on July 28th at 8:00 PM at St. Frances de Chantal School, 1309 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh. Non-denominational, all are welcome. For information please call Carol at (516) 794-4933 or Barbara at (516) 798-2858. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN-NASSAU COUNTY CHAPTER- Fundraiser for the Women Veterans Program will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 6:30-10:30 PM at the American Legion Hall Post 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY. For tickets please call Sharon Nowak at (516) 557-4203 or email sharonnowak830@gmail.com. Cost: $60 per person (includes buffet dinner, open bar, and basket raffle. The Women Veterans Program, based in Northport Long Island, serves the unmet needs of our brave female soldiers. This program provides them with items that are not supplied by the VA hospital. The organization also helps the women whose spouses have been deployed and helps address their children s needs with items such as diapers and formula. 2015 ANNUAL CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC CONFERENCE-will be held in Scranton, PA at Scranton University from July 31st-August 2nd. Theme is Father That They May be One. Jn 17: 21. A bus has been chartered for the conference and will be picking up all those interested at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Deer Park and at Our Holy Redeemer in Freeport. For registration and transportation information please call Anna Baciuska at (516) 223-8594.