November 24th 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 1 Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew T h e S a l v a t i o n o f S o u l s i s t h e S u p r e m e L a w 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746 Tel: (631) 499-8520 Fax: (631) 499-1530 www.smrcc.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday at the Parish Center 9:00 am 5:00 pm November 24, 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Rev. Robert S. Hewes Pastor Parochial Vicar: Rev. Allan Sikorski In Residence: Rev. Lawrence Rafferty Pastoral Associates Sister Anthony Therese Roncallo, O. P. Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P. DEACONS James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano & Luis Roberto Polanco SCHEDULE OF MASSES Saturday 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:00 (Tridentine Mass in the Chapel); 9:30 (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass) and 12:30 p.m.. Weekday Masses take place; 9:00 a.m. in the church Saturday 9:00 a.m. in the Church. Holyday Will Be Printed In The Bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday 4:00 5:00p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest. BAPTISMS SCHEDULE The 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Contact the Parish Center to arrange the ceremony and for the Baptismal Preparation Class which meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. The only exception is in December when no class is held. MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a reception. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana. INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH Those seeking information about the Catholic Faith are invited to contact the Parish Center concerning the R.C.I.A. Program. DEVOTIONS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION In the chapel, Monday through Friday at 3:00 p.m. and concluding with Benediction at 5:00 p.m. FIRST FRIDAY Mass is at 9:00a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the chapel from Fri. 5:00pm until Sat. 8:45 a.m. and concludes with Benediction. FIRST SATURDAY 8:15 a.m. devotions ANOINTING OF THE SICK - The Sacrament is available EVERY SATURDAY after the 9:00 a.m. Mass, the Sacrament is available for those who are to undergo a serious medical procedure the following week or who have a serious illness and who have not been anointed within the past three months. If you wish to be anointed, please let the celebrant know before Mass. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA 5:15 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 Please contact: Principal, Constance Jenkins-543-0202
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Monday Novena 5:15 p.m. Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. In the St. Anthony Classroom Tuesday Rosary Society meets the first Tuesday after the first Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m. K of C General/Business Meeting 8:00 p.m. (2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month) November 24th 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 3 Dolores Tiernan Business Manager Thursday Young Seniors 9:00 a.m. Apostleship of Prayer- First Thursday after 9: 00 Mass Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group: 1st & 3rd Thurs of the month @ 7-8pm We meet in Blessed Mother Room Adult Choir practice 7:30 p.m. in Family Room Festival Choir: 2nd and 3rd Thursday in Family Room Saturday Bible Study 9:45 a.m. Spanish Bible Study 1:00 p.m. Tridentine Mass Choir (Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room Weekly Collection Nov. 16th and 17th $17,029.00 Philippines Typhoon $6664.00 Faith Direct $2000.00 Please use your Envelopes and Please indicate donation amount on the outside of the envelope. Richard Bove Finance Chairperson Thomas Tirino Dir. of Music Ministry Sister Kathleen McCarthy Parish Outreach Deacon Carmine DeStefano and Joseph Napolitano Trustees ALTAR SERVERS John DiGiorgio : johndigiorgio@optonline.net Mark Petosa: markamerica@verizon.net APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER Kathryn Giandoreggio 491-3735 ATHLETIC INFORMATION ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Chris Felice: smrcc.org/st-matthewathletics/st-matthews-athletic-program INTRAMURALS: Intramural Coordinator: Patrick Mantione: pmantione@verizon.net TRAVEL CYO Travel Coordinator: Dom Sabatino: domsabatino@optonline.net ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: Chris Felice cfelice7@optonline.net ATHLETIC WEB SITE : www. smrcc.org Moderator: Sr. K. McCarthy 499-8520 x 124 BAPTISMAL PROGRAM: PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 BEREAVEMENT Sr. Anthony Therese 499-8520 Kathryn Monaco Douglas 495-8541 Anthony Monoco 516-779-3568 BIBLE STUDY Anthony Albano 586-4827 BOY SCOUTS Sal LaRosa 516-567-6486 BULLETIN: email: bulletin@smrcc.org Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 x 126 BUSINESS OFFICE ACCOUNTING Dolores Tiernan, Mgr 499-8520 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION Ann Podina 858-0684 CATHOLIC MINISTRIEs APPEAL John Gatto 499-8520 x 117 PARISH MINISTRIES C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Donaldson,D.R.E. 864-3321 Rita Minder, Assistant CHEFS ON CALL Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator Mary Motlenski 586-7446 Judy Archbold 667-4629 ADULT CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director 499-8520 x116 CHILDREN S CHOIR Nicole Nicholson: childrenschoir@smrcc.org FESTIVAL CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director 499-8520 x116 TRIDENTINE CHOIR (LATIN) CHOIR Thomas Tirino-Director 499-8520 x116 Ed Oriani - Cantor COMPASSIONATE CARE AND CONSOLATION MINISTRY Sr. Anthony Therese 499-8520 x120 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Ray Smolenski 243-0449 FAMILY ROSARY GROUP Paul Pileggi 424-2364 FEED THE POOR MINISTRY Frank Harnos 499-0074 Julie Maddaloni 242-2183 FOOD PANTRY Sr. Kay McCarthy 499-8520 x 124 John Gatto 499-8520 x 117 KIDS 4 KARING Kara Lulley 643-7636 Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Roger Sirangelo G.K. 703-5420 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES Sir Francis Scotti 917-567-9829 LECTORS Helen Campa 586-0682 LEGION OF MARY Terry Sbashnig 254-9472 MINISTRY OF PRAISE Rosemary Sammon 499-5176 MOMMY 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 595-2175 RIGHT TO LIFE Toni Shannon 586-3807 ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Co-Presidents: Mildred Czech: 631-249-4519 Tina Murgolo: 631-595-2860 SECRETARY TO THE PASTOR/ PARISH SECRETARY Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 x 126 SENIOR CITIZENS Dix Hills Unit 351-3253 SONS OF ITALY Stanley Klein 549-4278 Spanish Ministry: Deacon Luis Roberto Polanco 648 7330 STEWARDSHIP/HOSPITALITY Marge Puccio 667-1176 ST. VINCENT de PAUL John Gatto 499-8520 USHERS Thomas Siegler 920-2055 YOUNG SENIORS Sr. Anthony Therese 499-8520 x120 YOUTH MINISTRY Gina Drost 631-835-3088
November 24th 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 4 Saturday, Nov 23 5:00 pm Living Intention Jack Tseng Louis Alfiero Eugene Mc Cabe John B. Maresca Demitri Fotiadis Thomas Smyth Sr. 7:00 pm For Forgotten Souls in Purgatory Sunday, Nov 24 7:30 am John Rogan 9:00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am Jeanne Consola 11:00 am Andrew Ierardi 12:30 pm Gabrielle & Ronald Manganaro Walter Dennis Monday, Nov 25 9:00 am Joseph Todaro Jennie Masi Tuesday, Nov 26 9:00 am Deceased Members Frothingham Family Georgiana & Fred De Vito Wednesday, Nov 27 9:00 am Salvatore Montesano Deceased Members Costello Family Thursday, Nov 28 9:00 am Joseph Occhiogrosso Friday, Nov 29 9:00 am Anne Cantone Peter Gargano Saturday, Nov 30 9:00 am Florence Winter Kenneth Mc Neill Frances Cecere Ann Fleming Michael Anthony DiBella John Joseph Condon Jr. 5:00 pm Friitz Prezeau Jr. John B. Maresca Erika Savaglio Albert Posa Living Intention Jack Tseng Josephine & Marilyn Montemurro 7:00 pm For All Our Servicemen Past & Present Sunday, Dec 1 7:30 am Anne Phyllis McKeown 9:00 am People of the Parish 9:30 am Frances MC Ninney 11:00 am Gerard Ward 12:30 pm Harry Lo Castro Margaret Finn The St. Vincent de Paul Society s Giving Tree The Tree is now in the back of the church. Please consider taking an ornament from the St. Matthew Giving Tree! Make someone s Christmas a little brighter this year. The ornament will have the information needed in order to choose an appropriate gift. Please return the ornament attached to a wrapped present no later than Dec. 11th, returning the gift sooner would be appreciated. It would be a great help if you return the paper ornament completely filled out and attached to the wrapped present. If you are donating a gift certificate, please put the gift certificate inside the special gift certificate box under the tree.
November 24th 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 5 Dear friends, In 1925, Pope Pius XI instituted the Feast of Christ the King in his encyclical letter Quas Primas, in response to growing nationalism and secularism around the world. He had the foresight to realize that secularism could soon wage awful wars against the Church. During the early twentieth century, in Mexico, Russia, and in many parts of Europe, atheistic regimes threatened not just the Catholic Church and its faithful but civilization itself. Pope Pius XI s encyclical gave Catholics hope and while governments of men around them crumbled the assurance that Christ the King shall reign forever. In our own country the vicious and bloody persecutions of devout and practicing Catholics went largely unheeded and the unspeakable brutalities and atrocities of the Spanish Reds in the 30 s often went unremarked in a wave of popular domestic leftism and fashionable communism while every opposite brutality of the Nationalists was given mythic status. Pope Pius XI said that Christ reign[s] in the hearts of men, both by reason of the keenness of his intellect and the extent of his knowledge, and also because he is very truth, and it is from him that truth must be obediently received by all mankind. This courageous and now often forgotten Pope had the temerity to upbraid and condemn the pseudo-scientific racial theories of a Hitler and Nazism, the tawdry bullyboy cult of violence of Italian Fascism, as well as the dark brutality of Theophobic Soviet Communism. While we hope and pray that the dark times of almost a century ago remain in the past, a troubling recent Pew Forum report shows that religious intolerance is on the rise worldwide, including in the United States. Basic Christian doctrines and mores are increasingly held as ridiculous and, indeed, hateful, even by supposedly mainstream conservative media outlets and voices. Therefore, we must remain vigilant when our first American freedom protected under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is threatened. Religious liberty gives us the ability not just to worship at Mass but the freedom to feed the hungry, serve the needy, and tend to the sick according to Catholic teaching. Soon we will come together as a nation in thanksgiving for our many blessings, let us thank God for the gift of religious liberty and ask that it not be taken for granted. Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty O God our Creator, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society. We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith. Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us this great land will always be one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
November 24th 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 6 THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WISHES ALL OF OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES A BLESSED AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING LOOKING AHEAD When registering a new student, 1 st thru 8th grade, you must come into the Religion Office on the second floor of the Parish Center, Monday through Thursday, between 11 :OOAM 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. Today, Sunday, November 24,2013, the seventh grade WINTER AND SUMMER PRO- GRAM students will be attending the 9:30AM Family Mass. Classes are cancelled on Wednesday, November 27th and Thursday, 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. Sunday, December 1,2013, the first Sunday of Advent, the eighth grade will be attending the 9:30AM Family Mass. Sunday, December 8, 2013, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and the first grade children will be attending the 9:30AM Family Mass. Sunday, December 15,2013, the second grade children will be attending the 9:30AM Family Mass. Sunday, December 22,2013, the third grade children will be attending the 9:30AM Family Mass. Classes are cancelled for the Christmas holidays from Monday, December 23 thru Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Classes resume on Thursday, January 2,2014. For those students attending grade level Masses on the various Sundays listed above, please sit in the front of the Church, try to arrive by 9: 10AM and remember your tithing envelopes as they are not only used for a donation but also for taking attendance. All family members are invited to attend these Masses. SPECIAL NOTE On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, ALL 6th, 7th and 8th grade students and teachers will be attending a special Mission Mass at 4:30PM in the Church. Students should arrive by 4:15PM and sit with their class.
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November 24th 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8 The Altar Candles are In Loving Memory of Maria Froehlich. Love, Nancy and Drew Garda The Bread and Wine are In Loving Memory of Katherine Bochan Love, Gwen Paulsen Margarita Abelaruiz Baby Chloe Atienza Neil Barrella Wayne Baur Vivian Blom Eric Bohlsen Madelyn and Jerry Burke Esther Chahin Elizabeth Crapet Louis Crapet Joseph G. Costa Carmela David Irene Drawbridge Jo Ferlini Marino Figueroa Josephine Flynn Karen Garrison Lorraine Grimaldi Connor Golden Carol Kelly Harold Kelly Dan Kopetic Laurie Kramer Ryan Lowth Michael Mazzara Patricia McNeill Nellie Messina James Michalczyk Angela Miller Krystina Moskwa Florence Murphy Theresa Ocera Shannon Palazzo Greg Pederson Vincenza Petrozziello Mario Puliciani Tina Quarello Helen Reineking Charles Sanzone Cecelia Sanzone Harry Siedel Margaret Stachler Ed Stein Diego Stincone Terry Tanzer Keith Tiernan Mary Watson Edward Youskites Becky Zallek Bernard Zoborowski Mary Zuccaro We Remember In Prayer Those Who Are Sick or In Need In Our Church And Community PRAYER FOR THE SICK: Before you place a name on the weekly prayer list, please be sure to have permission from that person to publish their name in our bulletin, and be prepared to give your own name as the person requesting prayers. ** The names will remain on the list for 30 days.** We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Capt. Joseph De Monte IV-Pilot-United States Air Force, 1st Lieut.Autumn Baur-Marines-Behrain,1st Lt.Gerard J. Connolly II-Army-10th Mountain Division -Afghanistan, Michael Lembo-Afghanistan Warrent Officer 2nd Tour, Pvt. Michael Dore, U.S. Army, Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy,, LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghanistan, Robert Gabriellini, Navy Afghanistan, 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. Peter Perez Giacomo DiStefano Timothy Sweeney Augusta Di Cicco LITURGICAL MEMORIALS Liturgical Memorials are available each week to celebrate a Blessed Event or to remember with Love our Beloved Deceased. The Eucharist Bread and Wine Offering is $50.00 The Altar Candles Offering is $25.00 The Flowers at the Tabernacle Offering is $50.00 To Memorialize one or more of the above, please come to the Parish Center Monday-Saturday between 9am and 5pm.
November 24th 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 9 This and That By now you will have seen the flyers and the mailings concerning our upcoming Parish Mission. It will start next week, the first week of Advent. Please make time for some or all of the events of the week? I received a wonderful phone call this week from The Life Center concerning the recent Baby Bottle Drive. Between the regular Mass goers and our CCD children over $10, 000 was raised in change and bills in those emblematic bottles. What a wonderful tribute to your generosity! You can see some of the work your gifts make possible at http://www.lifecenterli.org/ Father Hewes Dear Rosarians, Our Christmas party will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 12:30 PM at Orlando s Restaurant. The cost is Twenty-three ($23.00) dollars. Please see one of the Board ladies to make payment and for further details. Kindly use this opportunity to pay your dues in the amount of Fifteen ($15.00) dollars. This year, we ask that you please bring a wrapped gift to our Christmas party. We will be donating our gifts to the St. Vincent de Paul Society in honor of John Gatto s dedication and tireless service to our parish. Please indicate, on a separate tag, whether the present is suitable for a boy, girl or adult, and the age(s) of the intended recipient. There will be no business meeting in December. The Board wishes to extend a Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! May God Bless You and May the Blessed Mother be always at your side, Mildred, Tina, Marylou, Catherine & Judy ST. MATTHEW S OUTREACH AND ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE To help those in need, we will be collecting donations on November 23 & 24. We are in need of everything to put together a Thanksgiving dinner: Turkeys, canned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta, cereal, etc. We would be grateful for donations. Many thanks for your continuous help and may God always bless you. If you have any questions please call John of the St. Vincent de Paul Society 631-499-8520 ext. 117 & 118
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November 24th 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 12 Lectors Schedule Dec. 1 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM J. Seefried M. Puccio E. Ojo K. Zaki J. Luna Archbishop Fulton J, Sheen Knights Of Columbus - Council 7479 Saturday November 23, 2013 7:00 pm in Msgr. Goggin Hall $10 per person includes food, wine, beer, soda, cake and coffee. Raffling off 5 turkeys Co-Chairs: Bud Pape (631) 586 4740 Ray Fleming (631) 586 1542 Roger Sirangelo (631) 703 5420 If you are interested in joining the KNIGHTS call Tony DeLosa (631) 784-0900 or Roger Sirangelo (631) 703-5420 www.kofc7479.org Come let us adore Him! Could you spend 1 hour or 1/2 hour with Jesus in our church Mon. -Fri. between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m.? If you are able to commit to a particular time and day each week or month, please sign up at the reception desk. All are welcome to join us on First Fridays for Eucharistic Adoration throughout the night, Friday 6:00 p.m. to Saturday 9:00 a.m. At 8 p.m. we meditate on the lives of Jesus and Mary as we pray all four Mysteries of the Rosary and at 3 a.m. we pray the Chaplet of The Divine Mercy. If you would like to be a Eucharistic Guardian, please call Lisa at (631) 499-6684.- - "Jesus Christ, my Lord and my God, whom I believe to be really present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar, receive this most profound act of adoration to supply for the desire I have to adore You unceasingly, and in thanksgiving for the sentiments of love which Your Sacred Heart has for me in this sacrament." St. Margaret Mary Alacoque The Next First Friday Nocturnal Eucharistic Adoration is Fri. December 6 from 5 p.m. till Sat. November 7 at 9:00 a.m.
November 24th 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 13 As I prepare to move on from St. Matthew's parish, I can't help but wonder about the various ministries I've been involved in here. We live in a very different age whereby we are finding fewer and fewer people volunteering. The reasons are varied...economics, health etc. To quote Fr. Frank Nelson, pastor of Maria Regina Church in Seaford, " many people equate Ministry with Volunteering. " Society would have us believe that all things are equal. This just isn't true...the Corporal works of mercy remind us that "just as God has given us the first and best, so we are to return to Him not the leftovers, not the 'extra' time, but the first and best of our time and talent. I believe we here at St. Matthew's have a dedicated group of ministers of compassionate care, consolation and bereavement. They serve during times of convenience as well as inconvenience. These ministers give their very best and persevere. My prayer is that these ministers will continue the fine service they give, called by Jesus to serve, with a continued spirit of joy and thanksgiving. My thanks to all of you! We also have a wonderful group for those 60+. Pat Benoit, Roberta Fredericks, Joan Rosato, Joan Burke and Rose McCormick are the "behind the scenes" people. These are the advisors to the moderator. During this time of thanks, in the name of all the members, we give a huge "THANK YOU" for all you do to make the YES group so enjoyable. Respect Life News Spiritual Adoption Program Dear Jesus, child of Mary, I love you and thank you for your unconditional love. I plead with you to save the life of, the unborn child whom I have spiritually adopted and whose life is threatened by abortion. May this child be allowed to grow in wisdom, age and strength in Your presence and in the sight of all. Amen Month Two Developing Baby Your baby is making progress developing all of his/her external features and internal organs. His/her brain is functioning at 40 days. His/her mother can hear his/her heartbeat now on an ultrasonic stethoscope. Milk-teeth buds are present at 6 ½ weeks. And it has been reported that a two-month old baby can suck his/her thumb. From this moment, your spiritually adopted baby grows and refines his/her body. But everything he/she needs to survive once he/she is born is already present by the end of the eighth week. NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER FOR LIFE Sunday, December 8, 2013 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Chapel On Sunday, December 8, 2013, our parish will participate in the National Night of Prayer for Life. The purpose is to unite our prayers with Catholics throughout the country in an effort to turn hearts towards Christ, thus bringing an end to abortion and the destruction it causes to all those involved. The hours are chosen to coincide with Our Lady of Guadalupe s appearance to Juan Diego. Each hour will include formal prayer as a group and silent meditation. We will conclude with Benediction at 1 a.m. Please Come Pray With Us!
November 24th 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 14 St. Matthews Youth Ministry November Schedule We invite all teen s 8th-12th grade to join us on our Journey to Christ We meet ever Saturday at 8pm in the library Thanks to God Nov. 30 Let s Talk Turkey Dec. 1 ** Contemporary Teen Mass 12:30 Church ** ** Please note the date change for the Youth Mass for December so that the youth of St. Matthew can be involved in the parish mission. We invite everyone to join us. ** DECEMBER SCHEDULE *Dec. 1* Dec. 7 Dec. 14 Dec. 21 Dec. 28 Contemporary Youth Mass 12:30 in the Church Join us for the Youth portion of our Parish Mission Pathway to Bethlehem Movie Night Youth Ministry Christmas Party Game Night ** Please note the date change for the Youth Mass so that the youth of St. Matthew can be involved in the parish mission ** St. Matt s Youth Ministry wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year Contact Information Gina Drost, Youth Minister E-mail Youth @smrcc.org Phone or Text 631-835-3088 Facebook @ St. Matthews Youth Ministry 1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER The IRA charitable rollover was revived in the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. What's called a rollover is actually a qualified charitable distribution" that can be made to St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church. Here's how to do it: 1. If you are at least 70 years old on the date you make your gift. 2. If your IRA is a traditional or Roth. 3. If you don't exceed your personal maximum of $100,000 per year in qualified charitable distributions. You will not have to report your distribution as income. It will be free of federal and New York State income tax, and it will count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD). The best way for you to start is with your IRA custodian. Tell them you want to make a "qualified charitable distribution." In most cases you will only have to fill out a simple form. Your gift must go directly from your IRA to the Parish. If you receive the money first then you'll be taxed on it like any other distribution. Example: Mrs. Connors, age 76, has $125,000 in a traditional IRA and would like to contribute $5,000 to St. Matthew's Church. Upon hearing of the Charitable IRA Rollover opportunity, she directs the custodian of her IRA to transfer this amount not later than December 31, 2013 directly to the Parish as a 2013 gift. She will not be subject to income tax on her $5,000 qualified charitable distribution. This information is not intended and should not be construed as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney, tax advisor or investment professional. November 24th 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 15 Remembering Our Parish Want a great way to remember St. Matthew's Church? You can, by naming St. Matthew's directly in your will or living trust. A gift to us in your will or trust affirms your everlasting commitment to the Parish's life and works. You can instruct your attorney to use this wording: I hereby give, devise and bequeath to St. Matthew R.C. Church, with offices at 35N Service Road, Dix Hills NY 11746 the sum of $ to be used for its most urgent needs. As an alternative, you can make a gift of what remains in your estate or living trust after all other bequests and expenses have been paid: I hereby give, devise and bequeath to St. Matthew R. C. Church, with offices at, 35N Service Road, Dix Hills NY 11746, all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate (trust) to be used for its most urgent needs. For more information about remembering St Matthew's in your will or living trust, contact Dolores Tiernan 631-499-8520 x113. Do You Receive Collection Envelopes? If you are not using Automated Giving for your weekly collection, and you would like to receive parish collection envelopes, please contact Bettyanne Russo 631-499-8520 x126 or email: bettyanne@smrcc.org.
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November 24th 2013 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 17 Helpful Phone Numbers AL-ANON / ALATEEN Family Group: 631-669-2827 Alcoholics Anonymous 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 Mood Disorder Support Group of Long Island 516-499-MDSG (6374) Suicide Prevention 1-800 SUICIDE Victims Information 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. The Long Island Catholic Magazine Collection The Long Island Catholic Magazine collection will take place the weekend of Dec. 1, 2013. The Long Island Catholic Magazine is a high-quality subscription-supported publication. Each month, look forward to reading uplifting and compelling people-based stories of faith. There is something for everyone: news, columns and articles on living our faith, marriage, family, work life, catechesis, sports and public policy. To receive or to continue receiving the magazine for one year (10 issues), a subscription fee of $20 is required. Please include this amount in your Magazine collection envelope. Apart from the $20 subscription fee, contributions are most welcome to help The Long Island Catholic Magazine continue its mission. Thank you so much for your generosity.