Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax) The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 22, 2014 He fed them with the finest wheat! The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106 Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558 Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557 Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext. 9562 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 Mrs. 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, Brendan Hickey, Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson Buildings & Grounds Department ext. 9122 Liturgy of the Eucharist Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM 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, 12:15 & 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. 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.
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2014 Weekday 2 Kgs 17: 5-8, 13-15a, 18; Mt 7: 1-5 6:30 AM Lv. Ints. of Sister Mary Pat Neylon (First Anniversary as Prioress) 9:00 AM Father s Day Novena 10:00 AM Funeral Mass-Dorothy Fey 12:15 PM Mary & Michael Hayes 5:30 PM Joseph V. Gering (1st Anniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Is: 49: 1-6; Acts 13: 22-26; Lk 1: 57-66 6:30 AM Julia F. Ward (15th Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Father s Day Novena 12:15 PM Pasquale Rizzi (Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Victoria & John Vicari (Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM Holy Hour-Fortnight for Freedom WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2014 Weekday 2 Kgs 22: 8-13; 23: 1-3; Mt 7: 15-20 6:30 AM Sue Kraft (1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Father s Day Novena 12:15 PM Danny Steiniger 5:30 PM Kenneth Mushorn (Wedding Anniversary Rem.) THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014 Weekday 2 Kgs 24: 8-17; Mt 7: 21-29 6:30 AM Maryann O Hara (22nd Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Mary Di Fazio (Wedding Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Joseph Ehrbar 5:30 PM Anne Eckhoff FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 2Dt 7: 6-11; 1 Jn 4: 7-16; Mt 11: 25-30 6:30 AM Jerome (Jerry) C. Messama 9:00 AM Pasquale Rizzi (Anniversary Rem.) 12:15 PM Rose M. Melita 5:30 PM Mary Ann Voulo SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014 The Immaculate Heart of The Blessed Virgin Mary Lam 2; 2, 10-14, 18-19; Lk 2: 41-51 9:00 AM Mario R. Donato 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 3:00 PM Margaret Kiernan/James Delahunty Nuptial Mass 4:00-5:00 PM Confession 5:00 PM Mary Warren (1st Anniversary Rem.) Vito Algeri Edward Emanuele (Birthday Rem.) 7:30 PM Jennie & Guido Polverini MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued) SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014 Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles Acts 12: 1-11; 2 Tm 4: 6-8, 17-18; Mt 16: 13-19 7:30 AM Samuel T. Allen (33rd Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Parishioners of St. Aidan 10:30 AM Milohnic, Moss & Rizzi Families 12:00 PM Kennan & Galligan Families Vincent Ali, Sr. Carol & Vincent La Sala (Anniversary Rem.) Louis Santosus Steven Clancy 5:00 PM Peter Staudacher (Name Day Anniversary) 6:30 PM Rev. Mother Dolores Hart O.S.B. BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Christina Storace, St. Patrick, Huntington, NY Ottavio Marini, St. Aidan Sara Dellacroce, St. Martin of Tours, Bethpage, NY Thomas Cipley, St. James, Seaford, NY THIRD WEEK Margaret Kiernan, St. Aidan James Delahunty, St. Aidan Megan Sbeglia, St. Joseph, Garden City, NY Jason Falck, St. Aidan Jessica Sachse, St. Aidan George Kalamaras, St. Paul Greek Orthodox, Hempstead, NY BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Thanksgiving and Celebration of Our 60th Wedding Anniversary HERB & MARY WETZLER PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, Msgr. Robert Kirwin, Roseanne Mushorn, John Moore, Don Mc Partlan, Norine Zwiebel, Richard Pokorny, Frank Curci, Joanne Glaser Kempton DECEASED: Johnie Chang, Eleanor Golis, Felice Borgia, Thomas Gray and for all those who have died serving our country.
June 22, 2014 YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER Last Saturday morning at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, Bishop Murphy ordained Father Joseph Scolaro and three of his classmates. It was a ceremony filled with beauty, awe and pageantry. There are two essential moments in the rite of ordination: the imposition of the bishop s hands and the ordination prayer. When that prayer is completed, the deacon has become a priest for all eternity. Immediately after the priesthood has been conferred, the new priest is vested and his hands are consecrated with chrism and he is given the chalice and paten with the host by the bishop. The Mass of Ordination is actually the new priest s First Mass which he concelebrates with the ordaining bishop and the other bishops and priests who are present. Aside from the consecration of a bishop and the installation of a new pope, there is no more impressive ritual in the Catholic Church. Every priest is an alter Christus, another Christ. He takes the place of Jesus Christ and speaks in his name. He alone can change bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ and forgive sins. He alone goes to the altar and renews the Sacrifice of Christ. He has been chosen by God and not by mere human beings. He has been chosen and appointed for the things of God and he is to represent and mediate for the people of God. The priest, therefore, must be a man of sacrifice. He is called upon by God and the Church to sacrifice himself totally to the work of Jesus. His vocation is to make Christ present sacramentally and to make the sacraments of the Christ as available as possible. He is the servant of the Gospel and the proclaimer of divine truth. The priest cannot be overly worried about trendy opinions or the new found notions of a society that has forgotten about God. Sometimes merely preaching Catholic morality and doctrine will be considered offensive. This has been true since the very beginning of the Catholic Church. There have always been innumerable objections to Catholic teaching and there always will be. That is because Catholic teaching has its origin in Sacred Scripture and Tradition and is not subject to opinion polls or current thought. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. (Heb. 13:8) This week Father Scolaro goes to St. Joseph s in Garden City. There he will celebrate Holy Mass, give the sacraments, and proclaim the Gospel. (You will all recall how well he did that here.) He will be a father to the people and
bring them Christ. Every day he will pray the Divine Office for them and the whole Church. He will give them his compassionate heart, listen to their troubles and encourage them. In him they will find the most loving of fathers and the most compassionate of shepherds. For the past year Father Scolaro has been such a blessing to our parish as a deacon. Now as a priest he shares in the sublime office of Jesus, the Supreme and Eternal Priest. On this Solemnity of Corpus Christi we pray for Father Scolaro and thank God that he responded so generously to the invitation of Christ to be his priest. Next year we will have the joy of celebrating the ordination of Sean Magaldi. May there be many others to follow. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald PETER S PENCE COLLECTION Next week our diocese will take up the Peter s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Christ upon the world. Please be as generous as your means will allow. The scriptures today remind us that We, many though we are, are one body for we all partake of the one loaf. How are we using our gifts of time and talent to build up the body of Christ? STEWARDSHIP 06/16/13 $28,178 06/15/14 $23,913 (-15.14%) AIR CONDITIONING 06/16/13 $ 2,910 06/15/14 $ 4,836 (+66.19) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish! Next weekend s second collection is for Peters Pence.
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM-2014 HOLY HOUR FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM You are invited to join your fellow parishioners in offering prayer for the protection of our 1 st Amendment Right to Freedom of Religion At 7:30 PM Tuesday, June 24th Adoration & Benediction Rosary led by the Rosary Altar Society Meditation & Prayer Father Michael Edathil, Presiding Freedom of Religion art work of St. Aidan School students will be on display. Winner of the Freedom of Religion Diocesan art contest from St. Aidan is Lauren Muniz. View her art work at the 2 nd Annual Religious Freedom Rally on June 28 th at St. John the Baptist High School, West Islip, 10am to 12noon. The Speech contest winner from St. Aidan is Kieran O Gara. Hear his speech at the Rally. Holy Hour is hosted by Catholics for Freedom of Religion CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION Preserving Religious Liberty for all Congratulations to the winners of the Catholics for Freedom of Religion Diocesan Art and Speech contest from St. Aidan School: Art winner is Lauren Muniz and speech winner is Kieran O Gara. Their winning presentations can be seen and heard at the Religious Freedom Rally on June 28 th at St. John the Baptist H.S., W. Islip 10:00 AM to 12 noon. Other Fortnight for Freedom Activities include: Opening Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral on Saturday, June 21 st at 5:00 PM. Holy Hour at Corpus Christi Church Monday, June 24 th at 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Holy Hour at St. Aidan on Tuesday, June 24 th at 7:30 PM in the church Father Phillip Eichner, President of Kellenberg High School and Chairman of the Board of the Catholic League for Religious &Civil Rights will be speaking at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington June 25 th at 7:00 PM. Check the web-site www.ctholicsforfreedomofreligion.org. Please continue to pray for our religious freedom!
Catholics for Freedom of Religion Educating and Advocating for Freedom of Religion for All A June 22, 2014 America s First Freedom: Religious Liberty At the May 13, 2014 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, Robert P.George told Catholics, The days of acceptable Christianity are over. The days of comfortable Catholicism are past. He warned that a price is demanded of all committed believers, as mainstream America registers its preference for Catholics who might go to Mass but do not embrace the totality of the Church s teachings or those who know the Church s teaching but prefer safety in their silence. In other words, a tame Catholic who is ashamed of the Gospel is socially acceptable, said George, even as he called on his audience to take risks and follow Christ s words to take up thy cross and follow me. To believe in the Gospel is to make oneself a marked man or woman, he said. Read more here: http://bit.ly/1jpshpf This culture George describes must be met with the determined and fearless voice of millions of faithful Americans asserting that we will practice our faith and will not be bullied out of our freedom to take our values and priorities into the town, country and world in which we live. Catholics for Freedom of Religion (CFFR) is growing to be a significant part of that voice. CFFR is a grassroots effort to empower the laity to educate and advocate for religious freedom on a non-partisan, ecumenical basis within each parish. In the two years since its founding, CFFR has provided dozens of speakers and events to thousands of Long Island Catholics all guided by our mission statement to educate every generation of Catholics about our Freedom of Religion how rare it is, how dearly it was purchased for us and how quickly it can be lost. To join the work of this lay effort or to request a speaker for your parish ministry, contact us at (631) 896-8331. Visit our website at www.catholicsforfreedomofreligion.org. In speaking about the preservation of America s religious liberty, Pope Benedict XVI said that this work belongs to "an engaged, articulate and well-formed Catholic laity endowed with a strong critical sense vis-à-vis the dominant culture." Fortnight events in the Diocese of Rockville Centre include: Bishop Murphy will celebrate the opening Mass, which marks the beginning of the Fortnight, on June 21st at 5:00 PM at the St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Pl, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Father Philip K. Eichner, President of Kellenberg High School and Chairman of the Board of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights will be the distinguished guest speaker of Catholics for Freedom of Religion on Wednesday, June 25th, 7:00 PM at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743 Bishop Murphy, Bishop Zglejszewski, and Thomas Renker, Esq. will speak at the rally, Religious Freedom: Our First Amendment Right, hosted by Msgr. Vlaun, President of Telecare TV, on Saturday, June 28th at 10:00 AM in the auditorium of St. John the Baptist High School, 1170 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795. You are invited to join in praying the Rosary in public prayer and witness in front of the school to conclude the rally. Bishop Brennan will celebrate the closing Mass of the Fortnight at 12:15 PM on July 4th at the St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Pl, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Check your church bulletin, Telecare TV and www.licatholic.org for more information about the Fortnight.
ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY St. Aidan Rosary Altar Society Corporate Mass for deceased Rosarians Jean Demphy and Catherine Formato will be held on July 6th at 9:00 AM. Summer time is a busy time for us, but we hope to see as many Rosarians as possible during the summer Masses for deceased Rosarians in July and August. PEANUT BUTTER GANG Thank you everyone who volunteered to make peanut butter sandwiches last Saturday. We made about 1,050 sandwiches and 75 wash-up kits. The Gang meets on the second Saturday of every month. Join us if you can. UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY PRAYER GROUP The United Hearts of Jesus and Mary Prayer Group meets on the last Friday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Upper School Cafeteria. The next meeting will be held on Friday, June 27th at 7:30 PM. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Guests: Bridge of Peace Healing Ministry. Music by Al Barbarino. Any questions please call Tecky (516) 655-9755 or Angela (516) 655-4429. VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK EXERCISE PROGRAM The Village of Williston Park is offering a free exercise program designed for people with arthritis. The classes will be held in the Village Hall, on the 3rd floor on Monday mornings at 9:45 AM sharp. The instructor is Margo Bores, who has all the qualifications and experience to conduct the class. You are welcome, even if you don t have arthritis, so call your friends and join Margo. PASTORAL COUNCIL On Sunday, June 29 th, members of the St. Aidan s Parish Council will be making themselves available to you in the St. Francis Prayer Garden. Bring your questions, thoughts, and suggestions about your Parish. We will be serving coffee and look forward to speaking with you.
MASS OF THANKSGIVING AND RECEPTION Father Joseph Scolaro was ordained to the sacred Priesthood on Saturday, June 14th. He will preside at a Mass of Thanksgiving at 12:00 PM here at our parish this Sunday, June 22nd. There will be a reception in Msgr. Kirwin Hall immediately following Mass. All are invited to come and receive a blessing from this newly ordained priest. FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK DEACON JOE CONNELLY On Sunday, June 29th at the 12:00 PM Mass Deacon Joe Connelly will say farewell to St. Aidan Parish. Deacon Joe will be moving to Pennsylvania and we thank him for his many years of service to our parish. There will be a reception in Msgr. Kirwin Hall immediately following Mass. All are invited to come and say farewell to Deacon Joe.
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2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2014 GOAL: $174,200 PLEDGED: $127,124 # OF GIFTS: 564 Please remember that our parish receives a refund if we make our goal again this year. THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) ARE YOU READY TO JOIN? Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves both St. Aidan and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights is open to all Catholic Men at least 18 years of age. For information call (516) 746-8643 or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education office (516) 746-6585 x9401. Mark Your Calendars for the following summer events being sponsored by Corpus Christi Council # 2502: July 14 th Annual Charity Golf Outing at Glen Cove C.C., 7:00 AM shotgun start, $ 135 per golfer for reservations call Bob Redmond at (516) 741-8930 or Ken Lyons at (516) 746-8643. July 26 th Annual Family Picnic at Wilson Park (near Mineola Pool) 12:00 noon; $10 adults; $5 children 10 and up; under 10 free. For reservations call Tom Kelly at (516) 414-2229. HALL RENTAL Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516) 746-8643.
SAINT AIDAN S BOOSTER CLUB The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan s School Board. All proceeds will directly benefit the school. $30 Annual Membership runs September 2013 - August 2014 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 MAY WINNERS $20 Winners Carol Lovly Helen Ogden Peggy Abad Mary Pellittire Frank Deiosso Connor McGrath Theresa Sullivan Bernie Burns Frank H. Nappi, Jr. Eileen O Malley Mary Ann Pareti Kathleen Willoughby Grace Klvana Meredith Mahmood Helen McCaffrey Patricia Whitlock $25 Winners Marie Elaine Galenskas Barbara Durante William Burlingame Meredith Recinos Peggy Ruzek Ginny & Bob Shine $50 Winner: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Battista $100 Winner: Frank & Mary Jo Love 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.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is the solemnity we celebrate this Sunday. We know it as Corpus Christi, we are called to focus and reverence on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and in the Church. Today in the Holy Gospel Jesus says I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I give is my flesh for the life of the world. With these words Jesus promises us to live forever with Him, here on this life when we receive the Eucharist and in all eternity to live with Him at the right side of the Father what a wonderful promise! It comes to mind when as a young child I participated in the Eucharistic procession all around my parish neighborhood. The priest carries the Blessed Sacrament under a canopy, singing hymns, the people following the priest as we, the young and children, would be spreading petals from colorful flowers on the ground the monstrance would pass. As the Eucharist approaches the homes, the people would kneel by their doors, singing together with the priest who would stop and bless them! What a wonderful witness of our Faith! During his Sunday Angelus remarks, Pope Francis invited all people to join him for the Mass and the Eucharistic procession to celebrate Corpus Christi this week. Pope Francis linked the upcoming feast with the one celebrated last Sunday, the feast of the Holy Trinity. Every Sunday we go to Mass, we celebrate the Eucharist together and the Eucharist, in which the Trinity humbly dwells and communicates itself: this is why the Church has placed the feast of the Body of the Lord after that of the Trinity. This is a time when Catholics can show their love for Christ in the real presence by honoring Him in a very public way; it is also a way to show our love for our neighbors by expressing our sincere devotion to the Eucharist, and to reach those who only drive by the church in worldly pursuits. Please stop by our kiosks and pick up the new CDs we have. The Body and Blood of Christ by Dr. Scott Hahn. It is the perfect CD to understand the importance of the Eucharist and the real presence, and the significance of the Feast of Corpus Christi. Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Dr. Brant Pitre. You will learn what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior and Bridegroom and many more! Equip yourself to answer Christ s call to preach the Gospel to all nations, sharing these CDs with as many people the Lord puts in your way. There are inspiring talks which surely would touch many souls. Toti Conforti
Saint Aidan Summer Programs Vacation Bible School Updates: Pre K-BOTH WEEKS CLOSED Kindergarten: OPEN 1 st Grade: BOTH WEEKS ALMOST FULL 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th -OPEN Saint Aidan Dance Academy All classes still open, but 2-3 year old class on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:00 is filling fast! Be sure to register soon to secure your daughter s spot! email SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any questions. Art School All sections still open. Register soon! Email artniffer@aol.com with any questions.
Saint Aidan Art Program Summer 2014 PROGRAM INFORMATION: -$90 (includes 1 t-shirt, art classes, water bottle and art show) -Additional shirts can be purchased for $8.00 -The Saint Aidan Art Program is open to all children entering Nursery - 6 th Grade as of September 2014. -The Art program will be running for one two week long session from: Monday, June 30 th to Friday July 13 th. -Drop off and pick up each day is in Msgr. Kirwin Hall -Parents must sign their child in and out. Please be prompt in picking up your child. -Each child will complete 3 projects in various styles of art. -At the end of the two week session, parents are invited to our Art Show, which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall on Friday, July 13 th from 12:00 1:30 PM. Class Schedule 9:00-10:00 AM Nursery, Pre K, K 10:00-11:00 AM 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd 11:00 AM-12:00 PM 4 th, 5 th, 6 th -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 Attn: Steve Loewenthal or Stefanie Henn REGISTRATION FORM: Child s Name: Age: Date of Birth: Grade as of September 2014: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Phone Number: Cell Number: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone Number: Child s T-shirt Size Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large Note: Children Must Wear Their T-Shirts EVERYDAY! Physical Limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Any Questions? Contact Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com
REGISTRATION FORM: I Hope You'll Dance My name is Emma Parente and I am a 9th grader at Kellenberg Memorial High School. I am in the process of working on my Girl Scout Gold Award Project. For my project, I am creating a dance program at St. Aidan's for children with special needs. For the first program, I am opening up classes to girls age 7-12 with special needs. At a private dancing school, I have been assisting in a special needs dance class for a few months to help prepare. Also, the instructors at the St. Aidan's Dance Academy have volunteered to assist me with my program. If you know of or have a child with special needs, please sign up for this wonderful program. The program will be held in the Convent Music Room and is scheduled for the week of July 21st - July 25th, Monday and Tuesday 3:45-4:45 PM, Wednesday 3:15-4:15 PM, Thursday and Friday 10:00-11:00 AM. A parent or guardian must stay during the class. Parents and guests may join us for the open class on Friday at 10:00 AM to see what your child has learned. The class is free! You may come to any or all of the classes. Child's Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: NY Zip Code: Parents Names: Home Phone: ( ) Cell Phone: ( ) E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Physical Limitations: Special Needs: Allergies: My child intends to attend on the following days:. all 5 days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Mail completed applications by July 15th to: Church of St. Aidan's c/o Emma Parente at the Rectory 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 email questions to me at: EmmaParente@Verizon.net
Saint Aidan Dance Academy Summer 2014 PROGRAM INFORMATION -$95 (Includes 7 one-hour dance classes, t-shirt and recital) -Each additional class style of dance is $60. -Sibling Rate: $10 off the second child. -Girls must wear fitted clothing (leotard, leggings, tights, etc.) Jeans are not permitted. Dancers must also have dance shoes or wear sneakers, (although dance shoes are encouraged). Girls cannot dance barefoot, in socks, or in flip-flops. -Classes are held in the Convent, 16 Pembroke Street. -Contact Stefanie at: SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. CLASS SCHEDULE Monday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Tap 7:00-8:00 PM 4 th -8 th Lyrical 8:00-9:00 PM 4 th -8 th Jazz/Hip Hop Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Jazz 7:00-8:00 PM 2 nd - 4 th Cheer/Kickline Wednesday: 4:30-5:00 PM Mommy & Me 2-3 years old Mommy & Me Class not in recital 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Ballet 7:00-8:00 PM Assistant Class Classes start Monday, June 30, 2014 and run through Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Recital date TBA. *Parents please keep this portion! PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY REGISTRATION FORM Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth Home Address: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Day: Time: Class Grade Level Day: Time: *If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet. Physical limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal.
SAINT AIDAN VBS SUMMER PROGRAM DETAILS REGISTRATION FORM Week 1: July 28 th August 1 st Week 2: August 4 th 8 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. -VBS is open to all children entering Pre-K-6th Grade as of September 2014. -Program Cost for one week: (includes 1 t-shirt and 1 water bottle) $70 -Program Cost for two weeks: (includes 2 t- shirts and 1 water bottle) $115 -Pre-K Program: from 9:30 AM 12:30 PM cost $50 for 1 week $80 for 2 weeks -Counselor In Training Program open to 6 th and 7 th graders Cost $25 for 1 week $40 for 2 weeks -Additional shirts can be purchased for $8 each. -Drop off and pick up is in Msgr. Kirwin Hall -Drop off is between 8:45-9:00 AM. -Pick up is between 1:00-1:15 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 juice or water. -At the end of each week long session, parents are invited to our short musical concert, which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall at 9:30 AM. -Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at: Church of St. Aidan 505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal Childs Name: Age: Date of Birth: Grade as of September 2014: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Phone Number: Cell Number: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship: Phone Number: Please Circle: Week 1: July 28 th August 1 st Week 2: August 4 th 8 th Child s T-shirt Size Small Medium Large Extra Large Note: Children Must Wear Their T-Shirts EVERYDAY! Physical Limitations: Allergies: Parent/Guardian Signature X Any Questions? Contact Stefanie at: SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com.
Do you need community service? Do you have dance experience? 5, 6, 7, 8! Calling All Dancers! Saint Aidan Dance Academy Junior Assistant Program -Must be a girl in 7 th or 8 th grade and must have some type of prior dance experience. -Can volunteer at the Saint Aidan Dance Academy and assist with our classes and recital preparation. -Can be part of our Dance Assistant Team, learn choreography in addition to volunteering. -7 week sessions in the fall, winter, spring and summer. -We not only dance, but we volunteer and do community service activities such as baking at the Ronald McDonald House, performing at local events such as Williston Day and Nursing Homes around Christmas. Please note: 7 th grade volunteers must be enrolled in a classes in addition to the class they are volunteering for. Summer Class Schedule Monday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Tap 7:00-8:00 PM 4 th -8 th Lyrical 8:00-9:00 PM 4 th -8 th Jazz/Hip Hop Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Jazz 7:00-8:00 PM 2 nd - 4 th Cheer/Kickline Wednesday: 4:30-5:00 PM Mommy and Me 2-3 years old. *not in the recital 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap 6:00-7:00 PM 1 st -3 rd Ballet 7:00-8:00 PM Assistant Class Contact Stefanie for more information! Limited spaces available! SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com
VBS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Please PRINT neatly or your application will not be considered. Please note that not all applicants will be chosen as volunteers. Name: Age: School: Grade you will be entering in September: Home Address: Town: Zip Code: Home Phone Number: Cell Phone Number: Email Address: *** You will be notified by EMAIL ONLY if you are chosen as a volunteer. *** Allergies: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to you: Phone Number: Circle the week(s) you wish to volunteer: July 28 th -August 1 st August 4 th -August 8 th *We will try our best to accommodate your request. Signature: Today s Date: Saint Aidan Dance Academy Presents: Mommy & Me! PROGRAM INFORMATION -$50 (Includes 7 half-hour dance classes, and t-shirt for child only) -This program is for girls only -Girls must be at least 2 -Program is recommended for girls ages 2-3 and must be accompanied a parent or caregiver. -Each class will begin and end in a prayer. -Classes are on Wednesdays 4:30-5:00 PM -Classes run July 2nd-August 13th. REGISTRATION FORM MOMMY & ME PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child s Name: Age: Grade: Date of Birth: School: Home Address: City: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Emergency Contact Name: Relationship to Child: Phone Number: - -Contact Stefanie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with any additional questions. Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking: Class Grade Level Day: Time: *If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet. Physical limitations: Allergies: *Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory in an envelope labeled Saint Aidan Dance Academy, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal. Parent/Guardian Signature X Today s Date: Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596, Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Love caritas is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force that has its origin in God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, 2009. 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. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PAR- ISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!! FOOD PANTRY: Our monthly food took place last weekend. If you would like to donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items, please bring them to back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. Items for the week are: juice boxes and tea. We are also in need of metro cards which we use for our families through out the year. Apartment/Room We have a family & a couple looking to rent an apartment and a teacher at Henry Viscardi in need of a room to rent. If you or someone you know has information which would be helpful, please contact the parish social ministry office at (516) 746-6585 x9410. 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, June 23 rd. If you cannot be at the anointing mass and would like to receive one of these shawls or blankets, please contact our office. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry Office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANY- ONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training schedule and register online for a class being offered by several local parishes at www.drvc.org. CONFIRMATION SCHEDULED We have been notified by the Diocese of Rockville Center that Bishop Robert Brennan will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation here at the Church of Saint Aidan on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Bishop Brennan will officiate at two Confirmation liturgies at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. A letter was mailed to all candidates this week notifying them of their assigned ceremony. REGISTRATION OPEN The Religious Education office is currently finalizing registration materials for classes in the 2014 2015 School Year. Registration packages will be mailed to all families who had students enrolled in religion classes from kindergarten to 7 th grade during the most recent school year. Parents who will be registering a child for the first time in our program should contact the Religious Education office (516) 746-6585 x9404 for registration materials. Registration will remain open until July 15, 2014. NOTE: A copy of a child s Baptismal Certificate must accompany the registration for any new students. 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 prayer consideration to answering this call for teachers. For an application or further information, please call our office (516) 746-6585 x9404. OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Monday to Friday. For information call (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 sharing our Catholic Faith by 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) 746-6585 x9406. ATTENTION ALL CATECHISTS: Catechist Training Classes are provided throughout the summer. Each topic is presented in 2 two hour sessions. Please call the Religious Education office at (516) 746-6585 x9404 to register as soon as possible. All sessions will run from 7:15 to 9:15 PM. Course Dates Day Course Title June 30 th & July 7 th Monday Liturgy and Sacraments July 2 nd & July 9 th Wednesday Getting Started July 14 th & July 21 st Monday Methods Grades 1 & 2 July 16 th & July 23 rd Wednesday Methods Grades 3 & 4 July 17 th & July 24 th Thursday Liturgy and Sacraments July 28 th & August 4 th Monday Methods Grades 5 & 6 July 30 th & August 6 th Wednesday Methods Grades 7 & 8 July 31 st & August 7 th Thursday Liturgy and Sacraments August 11 th & August 18 th Monday Getting Started August 13 th & August 20 th Wednesday Morality
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CHURCH, Bellerose, NY- 35 And Still Alive The 35th Annual Gregorian Festival will be held June 19th-29th. Eleven fabulous nights. Rides, games, prizes, merchandise booths, games of chance, gourmet foods and well-known live entertainment. Hours of operation 7:00-11:00 PM. For information go to www.sgtgfestival.com. HOLY TRINITY HS, Hicksville, NY-SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS-A variety of summer sports camps are being offered at Holy Trinity HS. For information please call (516) 433-2577 or go to htsportscamps@holytrinityhs.echalk.com. All full day camps include lunch/dinner. Multi camp and group discount rates available. TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTION & JUSTICE ACT has been introduced in both house of the new York State Legislature. This bill would increase criminal penalties for human trafficking and facilitate prosecutions of those who buy and sell human beings for prostitution, pornography and other forms of exploitation. The teachings of the Catholic Church strongly condemn human trafficking as an assault of human life and human dignity. Because there are only two weeks left in the 2014 State Legislative Session, now is the time to urge lawmakers to help combat the scourge of sex trafficking by passing this important legislation. Please take action now. Click this link to log in and send your message: https://www.votervoice.net/link/target/nyscatholic/jbi4tyn2m.aspx. ST. ALOYSIUS SOCIABLES, Great Neck, NY-The Wednesday monthly luncheon will be held on July 9th at 12:30 PM at The Inn at New Hyde Park, 214 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. For information please call Ida (516) 482-1832. Cost: Price of your meal. LONG ISLAND COALITION FOR LIFE, INC.- Protecting the dignity of your life in your legal documents. A LI Coalition for life meeting will beheld at 7:45 PM on June 23rd. Guest speaker Diane Lynne Butler, Esq. will speak. Her talk will cover legal and ethical aspects of end-of-life decision making based on actual cases reviewed by courts and provide practical information on how to protect your legal right to ethical medical treatment in your advance directives. Ms. Butler is a graduate of Columbia Law School and the founding President of the Columbia Coalition for Life. Location: Joseph Barry K of C Hall, 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville. All are welcome. For information please call (631) 243-1435. NOTRE DAME CHURCH-45 Mayfair Road, New Hyde Park, NY-The celebration of the Feast of St. Thomas, the Patron of India, will be held July 3rd at 7:00 PM in the church. Mass and Procession. Refreshments will be served. CLARK BOTANIC GARDEN AUXILIARY, 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY-Is happy to announce the first Children s Garden Day, a new event designed especially for children ages 3-10 and their families Saturday, July 12th from 12:00-3:00 PM. Admission: $3.00 per child. Come dressed as your favorite insect. Enter the Queen Bee Contest! (Spot the Queen Bee in her hive and win a chance to receive a jar of Clark Garden honey!) Meet the Clark Garden beekeeper in person. Play garden-oriented, prize-winning games. Make a garden-related craft. Take a picture as an insect. Listen to Mother Goose read stories. Visit the Honey Bee Snack Bar. Browse through the gift shops and meet our very own Super Garden Hero Bug. Come see what the buzz is all about.