April 22nd, 2018 World Day of Prayer for Vocations ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: 631-757-7435 FAX #631-757-0469 E-mail: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Rev. Francois Eale, In Residence Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus 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: Sundays at 1:30pm Contact the Rectory to schedule. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required. 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 631-757-7435. Faith Formation (1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: 631-754-6436 Music Ministry Music Coordinator & Organist: Anthony V. DiDonna anthonydidonna@gmail.com Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson Junior Choir Director: Anthony V. DiDonna anthonydidonna@gmail.com Youth Band Coordinator: Greg Gullotti: 516-449-4346 ggullotti1@optonline.net Youth Ministry Program Ivonne Porpora: 631-499-3780 stfranyouth@gmail.com Pastoral Care-Road Angels Josephine Mielcarz : 631-261-4837 Communion to the Homebound: 631-757-7435 Ministry of Consolation & Bereavement Diane Lake: 631-499-0395 Liturgical Ministry Lector & Eucharistic Ministers Marilyn Reilly: 631-261-2093 Ushers Paul Sepp: 631-368-7673 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. Deacon Jim Byrne: 631-757-3389 Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at 8:00am Rosary: Daily at 8:00am and 9:10am Holy Hours In the church Mondays: Holy Hour for Priests 12:30pm 1:30pm Wednesdays: 6:30pm 7:30pm Fridays: 2:00pm 3:00pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: 631-261-0816 Haitian Mass Every 3rd Saturday: 6:30pm Deacon Jean Cantave : 631-896-3747 Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 631-261-5130 St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium. 631-651-2655 In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: 631-271-3566 Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo Little People s Liturgy Sundays at the 10:00am Mass. Louise Mordarski: 631-796-2070 Rosy Mandel: 631-651-8431 PB&J Gang 3rd Sunday of the month Leslie Kulewicz: 631-754-2132 Ivonne Porpora: 631-499-3780 Baby Corner Eileen Byrne eileenpbyrne@gmail.com
April 22, 2018 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, April 22, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Walter Montaigne+, Ints. of Paul Fata 12:00pm Mary Longhitano+, Josephine Richards+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, In Thanksgiving for the Doctors, Nurses, Staff, Administration & Volunteers of Northport VA Hospital, Thanksgiving to God, Ints. of Ginelle Cantave Monday, April 23, 2018 8:30am Conversion of America s Heart Tuesday, April 24, 2018 8:30am Francis A. Lobasso Jr.+ Wednesday, April 25, 2018 8:30am Fr. Robert Mason+ Thursday, April 26, 2018 8:30am Deceased Members of Fr. Robert Mason Family+ Friday, April 27, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Michael Port0 Saturday, April 28, 2018 4:30am Julia Vitucci+, Valarie R. Bradley+ Sunday, April 29, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Isabella Aliperti+ 12:00pm Ira Dyckes+, In Memory of the Victims of the April 1915 Armenian Genocide 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, All Souls in Purgatory Ministers for Saturday and Sunday April 28th & 29th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Anne Bardunias, Michael Bardunias, Lisa Love, Lois Greaux, Eileen McGloin Lector: Mary Schlaikjer Altar Servers: Owen Murphy & Christopher Reyes Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Frances Neary, Michael Lobasso, Bill Giordano, James Gribbin Lector: Volvick Osse Altar Servers: Need Help 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Craig Butler, Nathan Kerr, Joe Dissler, Carol Nucci, Michelle Gallo Lector: Peter Dowd Altar Servers: Will Barbaccia 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Mariejo Prezeau, Barbara Beller, Lynda Kremmelbein, Laura Ferrante Lector: Kathleen Dyckes Altar Servers: Alex & Amanda Torres 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Kathy Kitakis, Diane Young Lector: Michael Kitakis Altar Servers: Olivier Michel & James Froh SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; Earth Day; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Monday: St. George; St. Adalbert Tuesday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen Wednesday: St. Mark; Administrative Professionals Day Friday: Arbor Day Saturday: St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Marilyn Bossi, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Denise Cotuleo, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Lorraine Drouin, Baby Layla Rose Edwards, Peggy Evans, Gerard Emma, Walter Fay, Paul Gabel, Jean Garvey, John Geiss, Madison Gilbert, Cindy Giordano, Kathleen Gleason, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, Courtney Kane, Janice Kerr, Sidney Klebenoff, Frank Kotasek, Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Janice A. Lewis, Carmen Lopez, Clementina Maldunado, Kim Massa, Emily McCarthy, Sean McGrath, Coach Sam Maratto, Doris Mickowski, Charles & Maureen Mooney, Sally Mulholland, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Catherine Opray, Bud Pace, Philip Gene Phelan, Irene Phillips, Concetta Porter, Frances Powers, Eli Pritchard, Debby Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Marlene Scheppke, Grace Schimmel, Eleanor A. Thompson, Frank Tumino, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
April 22, 2018 3 St. Francis Now Announces Our Stewardship of Time & Talent Campaign. Yes, we are in need of volunteers across the board but more deeply, these ministries offer everyone to express their faith in our Risen Lord and love for His people (the Church). We all need to remember: God doesn t call the qualified; He qualifies the called. In other words, He is a God of surprises and provision. As St. Paul said, I can do all things in Him who strengthens me. Spring 2018 Time and Talent Renewal Calendar Sat./Sun., May 12/13: Stewardship Awareness Weekend Monday, May 14: First Parish Mailing Sat./Sun., May 19/20: Parish Gifts Celebration Weekend (Pentecost) Monday, May 21: Second Parish Mailing Sat./Sun., June 2/3: Commitment Weekend Sat./Sun., May 9/10: Follow-Up Weekend
April 22, 2018 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last week s weekly offering: $7,641.00 Last year s weekly offering: $8, 347.00 Bulletin Reflection To be good stewards we must be good shepherds, willing to lay down our lives for those committed to our care, not mere hired hands who run off, leaving the sheep to be snatched and scattered by the wolf. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who stand ready to assist their neighbors through attendance and support for community activities such as police, fire and rescue. April 22-Fourth Sunday of Easter: Today, we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday where we reflect on Jesus love and care for us. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to be Good Shepherds to the hearts of the poor, to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread. St. Gianna Mass For Women and Families The Diocese of Rockville Centre Celebrates Saint Gianna Feast Day at Saint Agnes Cathedral Saturday, April 28, 2018 5:00 pm Vigil Mass - 5th Sunday of Easter Saint Gianna Feast Day Most Reverend John O. Barres Bishop of Rockville Centre presiding Part of the liturgy will include a blessing in thanksgiving for those celebrating the gift of a child, those planning now or in the future for a child and those who are expecting a child. Mass will be televised on Telecaretv.org After Mass there will be an opportunity to venerate the relics of St. Gianna. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, April 29th: Acts 9:26 31The Church was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the consola on of the Holy Spirit it grew in numbers. 1 Jn 3:18 24Love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. Jn 15:1 8[Jesus said,] I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings. Thank you to all who purchased children s books at the Catholic Book Sale on Easter Sunday at the 10am Mass. It was a win for everyone! Every dollar raised from the sale of the books went to St. Francis - $570 - and more importantly, some wonderful bibles and stories of the saints were put into the hands of our children - perfect gifts for Easter, First Communion, and Confirmation. Many thanks those who organized the sale!
April 22, 2018 5 Because of Our Lady, Fr. Driscoll is 80! Fr. P.G. Driscoll will celebrate the 12:00noon Holy Mass on Sunday, April 22 here at St. Francis; after which an entertaining tribute will be offered. Luncheon will follow. All are invited to acknowledge in gratitude for Father's service to the people of our Parish. I. Eugene Zannetti, St. Helena, Edison N.J. to Gina DeStefano, St. Francis of Assisi, Greenlawn I. Emanuele Sblendorio, Our Lady of the Snow, Bluepoint to Diane French, St. Francis of Assisi, Greenlawn Check out our new CDs $4 each Many titles to choose from! DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP Thursdays, 1-3pm in the basement auditorium here at St. Francis. Road Angels are needed to drive parishioners to and from doctor appointments. Please call the Pastoral Care Office if you can help at 261-4837
April 22, 2018 6 Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 4/27/18 Elizabeth Lockwood 4/4/18 Terry Iaquinto 5/11/18 Diane Young 5/18/18 Lise e Taverne 5/25/18 Gerry Parrinello If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794 Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land October 13-22 Fr. Peter is our Spiritual Guide (206TOURS) Price $3,999.00 All inclusive Call Fr. Peter at Rectory or 206Tours at 1-800-206-8687 Information Night in the Rectory April 24th at 8pm The Weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner for is: Carmella Sansanelli! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!
April 22, 2018 7 St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner Needs Donations: Huggies diapers sizes, 3,4,5 and 6. We also need baby wipes and shampoo. We thank you so much for your generosity as always. Donations should be placed in the wooden bins in the Hallway to left of the vestibule. You can help fight Planned Parenthood Just weeks ago, Planned Parenthood the nation s largest abortion chain announced plans to expand their operations in all 50 states. That includes our home state of New York! Want to do your part to stop Planned Parenthood s dangerous new agenda? Then come out on Saturday, April 28th for the Third Annual National Day of Prayer and Protest Against Planned Parenthood. Join thousands of pro-lifers across the country, gathering peacefully at Planned Parenthood facilities to educate our communities about their true agenda, speak out for our unborn brothers and sisters, and call on state and federal governments to defund the abortion giant. Event: National Day of Prayer and Protest Against Planned Parenthood When: Saturday, April 28-9-10:30 AM Two Loca ons: Planned Parenthood, 70 Maple Ave., Smithtown and/or Planned Parenthood 775 New York Ave., Huntington (near the Big H Shopping Center)
April 22, 2018 8 Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang St Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn Join us the third Sunday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm in the lower church Donations of smooth peanut butter, jelly, bread and sandwich bags are always appreciated Good for community service hours Loving hands, caring hearts All are welcome ~ Next date 5/20 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 721 Sandwiches!! Thanks to all who helped! *For applications and further information about retreats and mission trips go to: capuchin.org Altar Servers are needed! If you can help please contact Deacon Allan at 754-6436 FRIEND US! Find information and pictures on parish activities. www.facebook.com/stfrangreenlawn Check out our new Photo Gallery on our website, www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org. 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 Jr. Choir Calling all boys and girls, grade 2-7. Come join the St. Francis Jr. Choir. Rehearsal will be from 11-11:30, after Sunday Mass. Come sing, have fun and enjoy a snack too. Meet at the piano. Just bring a smile. For info email Anthony DiDonna at AnthonyDidonna@gmail.com
April 22, 2018 9 Thirsting for Healing? Living Water Center is a place which provides the Healing Waters of Counseling, Prayer and Hope to those who come through our doors in Melville. Our therapists are rooted in prayer that is a basic part of our tradition and faith. Living Waters Center provides individual, Family and Couples Therapy for all life situations. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information, please call 631-754-3990 or go to our website www. livingwaterscounseling.biz Volunteers Needed! Paumanack Village is looking for volunteers interested in helping with food pick up from Island Harvest in Hauppauge on Monday mornings each week. The food is picked up at the warehouse and then dropped off at Paumanack Village 3 & 4. Anyone interested in helping should contact Mary D'Agostino, Service Coordinator, Paumanack Village 1 & 2. Worldwide Marriage Encounter "Untie him and let him go." Let the love of God free us from any fetters in our marriages by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Apr 27-29, 2018 in Huntington, NY and Nov 16-18, 2018 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at http://www.wwmeli.org 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. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP St. Patrick s Church, 400 Main Street, Huntington Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Rectory basement. We are a group of women who have been afflicted with this disease and we meet to lend support to one another through our difficult times. If you are interested in learning more about our group feel free to contact Marlene Gerdts (631) 549-3447 or Jean Whitcomb (631) 261-1166. All are welcomed. Please Patronize Our Bulle n Adver sers Thanks to our adver sers who sponsor this bulle n. Support them with your business.