July 26th, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Roman Catholic Church of St.Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746 Tel: (631) 499-8520 Fax: (631) 499-1530 www.smrcc.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday in the Parish Center 9:00 am 5:00 pm July 26, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Rev. Robert S. Hewes: Pastor Parochial Vicar: Rev. Allan Sikorski In Residence: Rev. Lawrence Rafferty Deacons : James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano & Luis Polanco Pastoral Associate: Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson Music Director: Thomas Tirino The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law SCHEDULE OF MASSES MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made at least 6 Saturday months in advance and should be made 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass prior to making plans for a reception. Call Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass) and 12:30 p.m.. and the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness 12:30 p.m.. Tridentine Mass in the Chapel. your wedding. All couples are required to Weekday Masses take place; 9:00 a.m. in attend Pre-Cana. the church INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH Saturday 9:00 a.m. in the Church. Those seeking information about the Holyday Will Be Printed In The Bulletin Catholic Faith are invited to contact the Parish Center concerning the R.C.I.A. CONFESSIONS Program. Saturday 4:00 5:00p.m. For any other time, please call to make an DEVOTIONS appointment with a priest. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION BAPTISMS SCHEDULE The 1st and 3rd In the chapel, Monday & Wednesday at 4:00 and concluding with Benediction at Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m. and 5:00 the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 FIRST FRIDAY p.m. (No Baptisms Easter Sunday). Contact the Parish Center to arrange the Mass is at 9:00a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from ceremony and for the Baptismal Preparation Class which meets on the last Fri. 7:00pm until Sat. 8:45 a.m. and concludes with Benediction. Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. The FIRST SATURDAY 8:15 a.m. devotions only exception is in December when no class is held. 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 5:00 pm in the chapel 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 or on line at smrcc.org.. Kindly notify us when you move so that we may send a letter to your new pastor. PARISH SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL: 631-543-0202
PARISH MINISTRIES: ALTAR SERVERS: John DiGiogio: johndigiorgio@optonline.net, Mark Petosa: markamerica@verizon.net APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER: Kathryn Giandoreggio: 631-491-3735 ATHLETIC WEB SITE: www. smrcc.org ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Chris Felice: smrcc.org INTRAMURAL COORDINATOR: Patrick Mantione: pmatione@verizon.net CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR: Dom Sabatino: domsabatino@optonline.net ATHLETICS MODERATOR: Rev. Allan Sikorski: 499-8520 x 125 BAPTISMS: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126 BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn Monaco Douglas: 495-8541, Anthony Monoco: 516-779-3568 BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano : 586-4827 BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: 631-254-2656 BULLETIN: Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 x 126. email: stmatthewdixhills@gmail.com BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Ann Podina :858-0684 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL: John Gatto: 499-8520 x 117 C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Mary Donaldson,D.R.E. 864-3321, Rita Minder, Assistant CHOIRS: ADULT, FESTIVAL & TRIDENTINE (LATIN): Thomas Tirino-Director 499-8520 x116. Ed Oriani - Cantor for Tridentine Mass CHILDREN S CHOIR: Nicole Nicholson: childrenschoir@smrcc.org COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY: Sr. Kathleen McCarthy 499-8520 x124 July 26th, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ray Smolenski: 243-0449 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 FEED THE POOR MINISTRY: Frank Harnos: 499-0074 OR Julie Maddaloni: 242-2183 FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 HOSPITALITY: Hugo & Lisa Hugasian: 586-3932 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Tony De Losa GK, 748-0900 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES: Sir Francis Scotti: 917-567-9829 LECTORS: Helen Campa: 586-0682 LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: 667-4629 MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon: 499-5176 MOMMY and ME: Denise Kudale: 920-0955, Jessica Larsen: 258-3965 PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520x124 PILGRIM MADONNA: Adreana Napolitano: 673-9353 PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: 492-7881 PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano 631-643-8077 RCIA: Marie Prainito: 499-4725, Robert A. Ruvio: 917-589-8473 RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: 586-3807 ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Mary Lou Lea: 631-581-2804 PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126 SONS OF ITALY : Joseph Tursi: 543-9491 SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis R. Polanco 648 7330 ST. VINCENT de PAUL: John Gatto: 499-8520 USHERS: Thomas Siegler: 920-2055 YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Allan Sikorski 499-8520 x125 YOUTH MINISTRY: Gina Drost: 631-835-3088, Email: Youth@smrcc.org HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS AL-ANON / ALATEEN Family Group: 631-669-2827 A. A. 24 Hr Hotline: 631 669 1124 Birthright: 631 821-9727 Brighter Tomorrows: 631 395 1800 Catholic Charities (Food Stamp Info): 631 789-9546 Child Abuse: 631-439-0480 Day top: 1-800 2 DAYTOP Domestic Violence Hotline: The Retreat 631 329 1200 Emotions Anonymous: Call Dominick with any questions: 631-321-1980 Good Shepherd Hospice: 631-376-3758 Life Center of Long Island: 631-243-2373 Long Island Women's Coalition: 631-666-8833 Suicide Prevention 1-800 SUICIDE Victims Info. Bureau of Suffolk: 631-360-3606 Diocese of Rockville Centre (D.R.V.C.) Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel and volunteers: 516-594 9063. Mondays Novena 5:15 p.m. Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. in the Blessed Mother Classroom Tuesdays 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 and 4th Tuesday of each month) Thursdays Young Seniors 9:00 a.m. Apostleship of Prayer: 1st Thursday after 9:00 Mass Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group 1st Saturday of the month after 9 a.m. Mass in Blessed Mother Room Adult Choir practice 7:30 p.m. in Family Room Festival Choir: 2nd and 3rd Thursday in Family Room Saturdays Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Spanish Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Tridentine Mass Choir (Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room Youth Ministry: 7-8 p.m.
July 26th, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 Business Manager Dolores Tiernan Finance Chairperson Richard Bove Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano and Joseph Napolitano Weekly Collection July11th & 12th $13,730.00 Propagation of Faith $4,835.00 July 18th & 19th $13,371.00 Faith Direct: $2000.00 Please use your envelopes and indicate your donation amount on the outside of the envelope. Don t Forget Your Baby Bottle! On the weekend of August 1 st & 2 nd, St. Matthew parish will be hosting a Baby Bottle Fundraiser to benefit The Life Center of Long Island. The Life Center is a crisis pregnancy center that counsels women and men who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Did you know that they provide: free pregnancy test kits, maternity housing referrals with eligibility requirements,sonograms by a licensed physician when necessary, crisis intervention counseling, pre-natal & post-natal guidance, material aid such as cribs, car seats, diapers, etc., referral assistance for: continuing education & employment opportunities We are asking that you pick up a baby bottle and fill it with your change. Most importantly, we are asking you to recite the prayer on the bottle. The prayer attached to the bottle will enable the counselors at The Life Center to say just the right words a mother or father may need to hear. It especially opens a mother s heart to accept the truth. We believe these prayers lead abortion-minded women to call The Life Center in the first place. Let us pray with our whole heart for the lives of our unborn children. Saturday, Jul 25 5:00 PM Intention for Jack Tseng Neil F. Barrella Carol Pastuszak Salvatore Spano Roseanne Rivellese Richard Hilpert 7:00 PM Pedro Grisales Sunday, Jul 26 7:30 AM Kazimierz B. Ryder 9:30 AM Anna & Nancy Cortina 11:00 AM Lucy Perry 12:30 PM People of the Parish Louise Costello Monday, Jul 27 9:00 AM Michel Shahinian Tuesday, Jul 28 9:00 AM Joe, Cani & Rocos Comisso Wednesday, Jul 29 9:00 AM Andy Musi And Tony & Francesco Barna Thursday, Jul 30 9:00 AM Elizabeth Koozhampala Friday, Jul 31 9:00 AM Aleyamma Koozhampala Saturday, Aug 1 9:00 AM Raymond E. Sullivan Intentions Ann Vidal & S. Jeon Christina Cotone Geraldine Harrington Mary Lyons Intentions Of Jimmy & Tina Joseph 5:00 PM Intention for Jack Tseng Msgr. Leo Goggin Neil F. Barella Luigia Cortina John Grasso Intentions of Louise Benenati 7:00 PM For Peace In America & the Rest of the World Sunday, Aug 2 7:30 AM Virgil Guernieri 9:30 AM Members of Ciccolella & Di Bella Families 11:00 AM Dominick Caria 12:30 PM People of the Parish Mike & Oris Nocera
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July 26th, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 Dear Parishioners and friends of St. Matthew s, We will be publishing a 50th Anniversary Jubilee Journal in order to celebrate this special year and to help raise funds for the church. The journal will be distributed at our Golden Jubilee dinner dance on September 20 th at the Watermill Caterers of Smithtown. We anticipate hundreds of guests in attendance making this our biggest social event of the year. The Journal will be 8 1/2 by 11 inches, and will contain business and personal ads, short goodwill wishes, and photos from parishioners. Parishioners are invited to be part of the journal, with a Customized Personal Message. OPTIONS FOR PARISHIONER ADS: Take an ad of any size, including full-pages, or God Bless St. Matthew s Church 50 Years of Worshipping God in our Community Take a "Customized Personal Sentiments" ad in which you write a short expression of your thoughts about St. Matthew, or mention your family. Submit a photograph of yourself, your family, your friends, pictures from our past, your past memories, - anything that might have significance to you. On behalf of our Pastor, Father Robert Hewes, we thank you for your continued support. We again appeal for your help in taking one of the journal ads listed below. Your contribution will earn the deep gratitude of all who will benefit from your kindness and generosity. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Louise Benenati Journal Chairperson (586-4515) H (662-6074) C Please make out all checks to St. Matthew R.C. Church and send your check by August 13 th to: Louise Benenati: 130 Albany 8t. Deer Park, NY 11729 JOURNAL ADS Gold Page $500 Back Cover $400 Inside Front Cover $350 Inside Back Cover $350 Full Page $300 ½ Page $150 ¼ Page $75 Business Cards $50 MESSAGE FOR JOURNAL
July 26th, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 6 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 Email: maryccd@smrcc.org. LOOKING AHEAD When registering a new student, 1st thru 8th grade, you must come into the Religion Office, on the second floor of the Parish Center, Monday through Thursday, between 11:00AM and 4:00PM. Please be sure to bring a copy of the child s Baptismal Certificate when you come. The fee of $175.00 per child is due at that time. SUMMER PROGRAM The Summer Program 2015 begins on August 2nd and ends on August 16th, 8:30AM to 1:00PM Monday thru Friday and the three Sunday Family Masses at 9:30AM on 8/2, 8/9 and 8/16. The fee is $230.00 per child. Registration forms for the upcoming Fall/Winter Program (September 2015 thru April 2016) grades two through eight, are coming in at a steady pace. Please return these orange forms as soon as possible. Beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through Thursday, July 30th, 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 2nd. 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. The hours are 12:00PM to 2:00PM, Monday through Thursday. Summer Program T-Shirts for students, helpers and teachers are ready for pick up Tuesday, July 7th through Thursday, July 30th from 11:00AM to 4:00PM, on the second floor in the St. Theresa Room. Class assignments are given out at that time. Tuesday, July 28th, there will be a Summer Program teachers meeting in the St. Jude Room on the second floor at 7:00PM. Please make every effort to attend as this is the only meeting we are going to have.
The Altar Flowers, Altar Candles and the Bread and Wine are in Loving Memory of Anna & Nancy Cortina July 26th, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 In the Gospel, Jesus supersedes both the apostles and the crowds expectations: with little he feeds many Jesus is the sign of God s lavish presence and love. Your donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is indeed a sign of God s extravagant love to the lonely and the poor. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist families, providing food and money for utility, rent and other bills. God Bless You! Margarita Abelaruiz Richard J. Albergo Baby Chloe Atienza Alfonse Barone Pat Benoit Vivian Blom Eric Bohlsen Shirley Brown Christian Brown Andrew Camanaco Anthony Carabba Danny Cella Baby Michael V. Cintorino Gerard Costa Joseph Costa Elizabeth Crapet Louis Crapet Our Sick Gregory Chocianowski Carmela David Joe DeMarco Jo Ferlini Marino Figueroa Josephine Flynn Thomas Frecletn Karen Garrison John Gatto Connor Golden Lauren Heinz Johnny James Henley Jr. Thomas Smith Henley Carol Kelly Harold Kelly Laurie Kramer Barbara Labate John W. Lane Greg Makarius Terrence Martin Michael Mazzara Helen McDowell Nellie Messina Angela Miller Frank Miraglia Matthew Morgan Krystina Moskwa Florence Murphy Adam Packard Lisa Packard Shannon Palazzo Greg Pederson Ann Perillo Vincenza Petrozziello Gloria Jean Prochilo Marge Puccio Mario Puliciani Tina Quarello Alice Reilly Helen Reineking Charles Sanzone Cecelia Sanzone George Schnell June Sheehan Margaret Stachler Ed Stein Diego Stincone Terry Tanzer Brian Tripp Antoinette Vidal Emerson Vidal Emerson Vidal II Lisa Vidal Matthew Wagner Michael Winston Edward Youskites Becky Zallek Bernard Zoborowski Mary Zuccaro We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Matthew Kirchner Army, Noah Kirchner Airforce, Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV-Pilot-United States Air Force, 1st Lieut. 1st Lt.Gerard J. Connolly II-Army-10th Mountain Division-Afghanistan, Pvt. Michael Dore, U.S. Army, Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy,, LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghanistan, Ga Jeffrey Gabriellini - Airforce, Cpl Louis Angulo-Afghanistan, Corporal Michael Grella Navy Airman, First Lieut. Michael DiPietro-Army-Iraq, PFC James Suschinsky-USMC, Stacyann Willingham-Combat medic Army, LCPC. Marc Krauthamer-Marines, Iraq, Sgt. 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, 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. Commander Christopher Grande-Navy.
July 26th, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8 Third Time Daniel Mucci & Susan Schneck Kyle Love & Amanda Pascarella Arnold Gifford & Jennifer Pynn Catholics For Freedom of Religion "Conscience is the most secret core and sanctuary of a man. There he is alone with God, whose voice echoes in his depths." (Second Vatican Council) Every human being has a conscience, an inner guide to determining right from wrong. It is a gift from God and the means He has given us to make moral decisions. In the United States today, defending this right has become a pressing challenge, particularly relating to the right to life and marriage. The Catholic Bishops of the United States remind us, "The Church equips its members to address political and social questions by helping them to develop a well-formed conscience.... Conscience is not something that allows us to justify doing whatever we want, nor is it a mere 'feeling' about what we should or should not do. Rather, conscience is the voice of God resounding in the human heart, revealing the truth to us and calling us to do what is good while shunning what is evil." (Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship - no. 17) "The citizens of the United States of America have a right to applaud themselves for having given to mankind examples of an enlarged and liberal policy a policy worthy of imitation. All possess alike liberty of conscience and immunities of citizenship." George Washington: Letter to the Hebrew Congregation at Newport; August 18, 1790 Lorraine Yovino Catholics for Freedom of Religion lkyovino@reagan.com Vendors Needed: Our Rosary Altar Society is sponsoring their annual Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, November 15 h from 9am to 4 pm. Please call Louise Benenati if you would like to be a vendor. The amount is $50 per table. Please call Louise as soon as possible. Home 631-586-4515 or cell 631-662-6074. Thank you. 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 1-2, 2015 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.
July 26th, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9 August 1st & 2nd 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM M. Brennan J. Campa J. Okonkwo K. Zaki B. Abadom 5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM C. Vogt L. McCarthy C. McNeil E. Vincente J. Luna I. Lucie J. Gatto F. Harnos A. Pappas R. Ruvio R. Grande J. McCarthy C. Sposato K. Zaki A. Albano J. McIntyre M. Prainito St. Mathew s Summer Blood Drive sponsored by Archbishop Fulton J, Sheen Knights Of Columbus Council 7479 www.kofc7479.org Did you know that 25% of our blood supply in the Metro NY region comes from other U.S. blood centers? We import blood because our region does not donate enough blood to keep our hospitals going. This is one of the many reasons we need you! Please help. Please donate. Our blood drive is scheduled Sunday July 26 from the hours of 8:30 am to 2:00 pm in Msgr. Goggin Hall. Call George Wolf (631) 223 5049 or Bob Torrillo at (631) 243 4620 or Tony De Losa at (631) 748 0900 for information July 26 Blood Drive Sign-Up Form 8:30 am 2:00 pm Please Print Last Name First Donation Time Phone Number Please completed the information above and return it in the collection basket or hand to an usher. Please join the millions worldwide who pray each day for the monthly prayer intentions of Pope Francis. 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. 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. July Universal: That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity. Evangelization: That, amid social inequalities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society.
July 26th, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10 St. Matthew s Youth Ministry will be attending the Steubenville NYC retreat on Aug. 7-8-9 and requests your prayers for a Spirit filled experience. Come see us off on Friday Aug. 7 at the 9am Mass.
July 26th, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11 Free Representation in Child Support Matters Suffolk County Family Court If you are a Suffolk County resident who is an unrepresented custodial parent in a Suffolk Child Support, and you have appeared in court, you may qualify for free representation. You must be low income and unable to afford a private attorney. This service is a voluntary program staffed by pro bono attorneys who provide representation to eligible parties on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited and representation is not guaranteed. For more information, Call Nassau Suffolk Law Services Pro Bono Project at 631 232-2400 x 3381 Feed the Poor Projects The New Pentecost Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order and The St. Vincent de Paul Society to hold their annual Family Fair for the homeless families with children living at the HELP shelter in North Bellport on August 29, 2015. Free franks, soda, ice cream and pony rides make for a fun day for the kids. New back packs filled with school supplies donated by the United Jewish Appeal are given to all. Slightly used or new clothes along with slightly used or new toys and books are donated to help the families prepare for school. The families look forward to this great event. Any donations to help with the fair would be appreciated. The Feed the Poor group also goes into New York City on the third Saturday of every month to serve hundreds of hot and boxed meals to the many men in the Belleview shelter. If you would like to join us by going to the city or donating hot homemade foods, toiletries and men s clothing. Contact Frank Harnos at 499-0074 for more information.
July 26th, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 FAMILY, MARRIAGE AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY Family, marriage and individual therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists, are available to our parishioners at 147 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the past 41 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, 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 calldr. Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at (631) 243-2503 or go to our website at: http://www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com. ST. MATTHEW PARISH CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL 2015 Our Goal: 118,100 As of July 1, 2015 Amount Pledged: 138,907.50 Donors: 377 Make check payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal. Please mail or hand this form to John Gatto in the Parish Center at St. Matthew. Parish: Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: St. Mathew Summer Blood Drive sponsored by Archbishop Fulton J, Sheen Knights Of Columbus Council 7479 www.kofc7479.org We will be severing bagels and muffins in the morning and a hero sandwich and beverage at lunchtime to all donors Please plan to join us and bring a friend. Eligibility Criteria: Must have valid I.D. and know SS#, Minimum weight 110lbs, Age 17 (with special consent form) through age 75. Thank you one and all of our previous donors and for giving the gift of life! BLOOD DRIVE TODAY PLEASE COME AND GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE Remember you can save up to 3 lives by donating blood! If you can please come on down and donate, you may not be dying to give blood but everyday someone would die if they don t get it. Please help, donating blood is safe and simple and life saving! Come on down to Msgr. Goggin Hall today from the hours of 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Walk-Ins are welcome! P.S. Don t forget to bring your I.D. Call Tony De Losa at (917) 282-6456 for information Or Bob Torrillo at (631) 243 4620
July 26th, 2015 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 13 THIS WEEK!!! HURRY AND BUY YOUR TICKETS!!!