Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596 516-746-6585 www.staidanparish.org 516-746-6055 (Fax) Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 8, 2013 Treat us with your love, O Lord The Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108 Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105 Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor 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 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.
Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 St. Peter Claver, Priest Col. 1: 24 2: 3; Lk 6: 6-11 6:30 AM Anna F. Oliver 9:00 AM Joseph Liguori 12:15 PM Israel Medina 5:30 PM George, Francis & Joe O Donnell TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 Weekday Col 2: 6-15; Lk 6: 12-19 6:30 AM Manny Abad (Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM Rita Hurd 12:15 PM Lv. Ints. of Jane & George Lapin (30th Anniversary Rem.) 5:30 PM Janet Lohman WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 Weekday Col 3: 1-11; Lk 6: 20-26 6:30 AM Lv. Ints. of Kathleen Scallon 9:00 AM John Connolly 12:15 PM Joseph Hefele 5:30 PM Donna Wilson (12th Anniversary Rem.) 7:30 PM 911 Memorial Mass THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 The Most Holy Name of Mary Col 3: 12-17; Lk 6: 27-38 6:30 AM Benjamin Testani 9:00 AM John S. Kenny & Paul F. Kelly, Sr. 12:15 PM Julia Campbell 5:30 PM Christian & Helen Frischmann & Elizabeth Frischmann Gillen FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013 St. John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 1 Tm 1: 1-2, 12-14; Lk 6: 39-42 6:30 AM Rose & John Chemienti 9:00 AM Helen Majkowski 12:15 PM Betty Safarik 4:00 PM Alyse Orsano/Charles Simonetti Nuptial Mass 5:30 PM Arthur P. Saitta (4th Anniversary Rem.) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21: 4b-9; Phil 2: 6-11; Jn 3: 13-17 9:00 AM Mario Rufo 12:30-1:30 PM Confessions 5:00 PM George F. Cassin (18th Anniversary Rem.) Angie Soldano and the Frisone, Accardo and Benincasa Families Marie & Thomas Mansfield (Anniversary Rem.) John & Rita Clarke Dcd. Mbrs. of Cegelski Family 7:30 PM Linda Paul (Anniversary Rem.) MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 32: 7-11, 13-14; 1 Tm 1: 12-17; Lk 15: 1-32 or 15: 1-10 7:30 AM Barbara A. Fuhring (Birthday Rem.) 9:00 AM Niccolo Vavala 10:30 AM Peggy Duffy 12:00 PM Tom Clark, 5th Anniversary Rem. Philip Calvin Amico (1st Anniversary Rem.) Camille Frasco (1st Anniversary Rem.) Barbara Fuhring (Birthday Rem.) 5:00 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Michelle McGuinness, Corpus Christi, Mineola, NY Rui Sanches, Corpus Christi, Mineola, NY Kevin Brandon Haniffy, St. Aidan Victoria Capote, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Pelham, NY Andrea Mallanda, St. Peter of Alcantara, Pt. Washington, NY Ralph Liberatoscioli, St. Peter of Alcantara, Pt. Washington, NY SECOND WEEK Jessica Santopetro, St. Aidan Christopher Ronan, St. Aidan THIRD WEEK Alyse Orsano, St. Aidan Charles Simonetti, St. Aidan BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of MICHAEL J. CAHILL Anniversary Remembrance Requested by The Cahill Family
September 8, 2013 BROTHER JOHN LAWRENCE DAWSON, OSF Forty years is a long period and for that time and more Brother John Lawrence Dawson of the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn has been teaching at St. Anthony s High School, originally in Smithtown and then in South Huntington. He is an accomplished linguist and can speak fluently four or five languages and the number is growing! In addition he is an absolutely fantastic religion teacher. I have visited his classes over the years and can attest to the freshness and vigor of all of his presentations. It doesn t really make any difference what the subject is, he teaches each class with the enthusiasm of a master craftsman. And that is what he is: a master teacher in every sense of the word. He has a tremendous comprehension of the subject and a magnificent understanding of the minds and hearts of his students. He is universally loved and respected. But at the end of October last year in the midst of all our Sandy problems, something very sad happened. Brother suffered a major stroke and since that time has been convalescing at Our lady of Consolation in West Islip and most recently at Maria Regina Convent in Brentwood. It has not been easy for him. The stroke has caused paralysis on one side and his academic teaching has been curtailed temporarily. This has been a tremendous loss to him, his religious community, and his many students. This past Sunday there was a special Mass and celebration for him at the Convent. It was arranged by some of his relatives and friends and was absolutely inspirational. A simple Mass was celebrated by Father Jerry Di Spigno, the pastor of Mary Immaculate in Bellport and a former student of Brother John Lawrence. Father spoke beautifully and sometimes humorously about Brother s work and his apostolate of education. At the end Brother asked me to say a few words. Right after the homily Brother renewed his vows as a Franciscan Brother of Brooklyn. These were received by Brother Richard as the delegate of the Superior General. Afterwards there was a short party in the same room where Mass was celebrated. As you might imagine, I was among the last to leave. There were a number of Franciscan Brothers and I enjoyed talking to the principal, Brother Gary, and Brother Joshua. They, together with all the Brothers at St. Anthony s, do more than you can imagine for the Catholic Church on Long Island. I am writing all of this to enlist your help in a crusade of prayer for the full recovery of Brother John Lawrence. Personally, I am asking St. Anthony of Padua and Archbishop Fulton Sheen to join their prayers to ours to obtain this great favor. Your prayers will make a great difference.
At the conclusion of the Mass on Sunday morning I said that while I have had wonderful teachers, I have never seen one as skilled as Brother. He is a tribute to his religious congregation and is yet another example of the fabulous work done by all the religious of our Diocese. We desperately need more of them priests, Brothers and Sisters. You might add that intention to your prayers. Believe me, only in heaven will all the good done by our religious be known. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James M. McDonald DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING FOR PEOPLE OF SYRIA We have all been saddened by the events in Syria and the awful human tragedies that are so much a part of this conflict. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has asked that Saturday, September 7 th, be observed as a Day of Prayer and Fasting for the people of Syria and for a peaceful resolution of this conflict. As your pastor, I ask you to join in these prayers during the coming week so that we all can be united in prayer with our Holy Father. SICK: DECEASED: PLEASE PRAY Barbara Ueland, Christine Schifaudo, Peter F. Brala, Christine Lucivero, Geoffrey Hamilton, Jenny Malewicz, Louis Malewicz, William J. Clark, Cecilia Han, Alexander Muller, Louis Reyes, Kimberly Holmes, Ilidio Correia, Baby Evangeline Kelly Love, Pat Collins Wolfe, James Collins, Elizabeth Coffey, Maureen Apa, Marty Apa, Baby Chase Frank Trivigno, Sophie Rosicki, Carmela Giambalvo, Edgar Haffner, Lawrence Dowd and for all those who have died serving our country. Jesus tells the crowd that only those who renounce all of their possessions can be His disciples. Is He truly asking us to give up everything? Perhaps instead He is trying to help us see that everything we think we own is really a gift from God! STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION 09/02/12 $29,001 09/01/13 $28,631 (-1.27%) This weekend s second collection is for 2013 Mission Appeal for the Dominican Republic. Next weekend s second collection is for Religious Education. Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish!
A special 911 Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 7:30 PM. On this anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001 let us remember those of our parish family who perished from the terrorist attacks that day. Thomas Ashton Michael Cahill Keith Fairben Kevin James Hannaford Thomas Holohan Robert Jordan Peter Langone Alan Lederman John Maloney Patrick McGuire Chuck Mendez Peter J. Owens, Jr. Donna Wilson Robert Baierwalter Kevin Donnelly Robert Foti Charles Heeran Michael Patrick Iken Thomas Kuveikis Thomas Langone Thomas Mahon Joseph Maloney Ann McGovern Mary Murphy-Boffa Lawrence Virigilio John Wright Let us always remember them in our prayers.
UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY Join us for an evening of prayer on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 7:30 PM in St. Aidan s School Cafeteria. Our evening will include Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Guest Speaker: Paul Miller, OFS, Healing Ministry. Music by Ria Music Ministry. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information please call Tecky at (516) 655-9755. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS COURT ST. AIDAN # 1577 The first monthly meeting for the new year will be held on Tuesday, September 10th at 7:30 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Please come join us for our first meeting this Fall. HOLY NAME SOCIETY The first monthly meeting for the new year will be held on Monday, September 9th at 8:00 PM in the Sts. Peter & Paul Room in Finamore Parish Center. If you would like to become a member of the Holy Name Society please come to the meeting. All are welcome. ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY Please join us for an evening of friendship at our Welcome Back meeting and Ice Cream Social on Monday, September 9th at 7:30 PM in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Consider joining us and becoming a member. You will meet new friends and enjoy many interesting programs during the year. The yearly dues from September 2013 through June, 2014 are $10.00. We look forward to meeting you September 9th. ALTAR SERVER TRAINING FOR PRESENT SERVERS There will be a meeting on September 24th from 4:00-5:30 PM in the church for all present altar servers who need to be trained or retrained for funerals and weddings. Any questions please call Father Kevin Dillon at (516) 746-6585 x9105. PEANUT BUTTER GANG Join us on Saturday, September 14th at 8:15AM in the East Campus cafeteria to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the hungry and homeless on Long Island. Children under the age of 9 cannot be accommodated and those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must have taken the Virtus Training. You have to pre-register at our e-mail address: peanutbuttergang@staidanparish.org. Unfortunately, due to logistics, if you do not pre-register, you cannot participate. This month we ask each volunteer to bring a jar of peanut butter and at least 2 loaves of bread. Thank you. Remember what Jesus told us, Amen I say to you, whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me. (Matthew 25:40).
DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION This year, Bishop Murphy will be joined by his brother bishops to lead the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. The Pilgrimage will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2013. There are still some seats left to go on the trip. If you are interested in attending, please contact Liz Hafez at (516)746-3621 or by email at lizzymch22@yahoo.com. The bus will leave early Saturday morning and return late Saturday evening. Please join us for this special day of prayer and exploring the beautiful Basilica. AN INVITATION TO TEA Please join us for an afternoon filled with spirit-warming teas and decadent delights. Sunday, October 6th 2:00-4:00 PM Presented by Friends of the Williston Park Library At the Village Hall Fee $10.00. For tickets call Carolyn Stalters at (516) 746-0412 Please bring your favorite tea cup. Gift baskets will be raffled.
ST. AIDAN SCHOOL St. Aidan School will host a weekly Just We Two program for children between the ages of two and three years accompanied by his/her parent or caregiver. The teacher-directed program will introduce your child to the idea of a school setting in a preschool classroom and allows bonding time for you and your child in a fun environment. There is an age-appropriate craft, free play, snack time (snack provided by parents for their own child), story, simple songs and finger plays. The group will meet from 9:00-10:30 AM or 11:00 AM-12:30 PM weekly on Tuesdays beginning Tuesday, September 24th. There is a materials fee of $90 per session. Limited space is available. For more information, please contact the school at (516) 746-6585 x9202 to register. FLOWER MEMORIALS In Loving Memory of THE VICTIMS OF 911 (Main Altar) In Honor of the Birthday of the Blessed Mother (Mary s Shrine)
Catholics for Freedom of Religion Committee continues with its mission to educate and advocate for our 1st Amendment Right to be free to live and practice our religion without interference from our government. UPDATE: In response to the call from our Pope, Cardinals and Bishops for the laity to defend religious freedom in the public square; a Rosary Rally has been planned for October 5 th at 10am to 11:30am at Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip. Please look for updates and information on the Rally. Every parish in the Diocese of Rockville Center is invited to participate. Let us speak out with our presence as we ask Our Blessed Mother to guide and protect our right to freedom of religion. www.catholics FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION.ORG in now active in 18 Parishes. ACTION: Daily prayer: St. Thomas More patron of religious freedom, pray for us. Educating ourselves about this assault on our Church. Sharing it with our neighbors and families We need to speak frankly with each other when our freedoms are threatened. Now is such a time.for religious liberty is under attack. From Our First, Most Cherished Liberty by the USCCB Come to our next meeting: September 23, 2013 at 7:30 in Kirwin Hall, invite a friend to join us as we view the winner of the speech contest who spoke at the Rally on June 29 th. Important information regarding upcoming Rosary Rallies will be discussed your participation is urgently needed. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILLISTON DAY STREET FAIR Sunday September 15 th from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Located on Hillside Avenue east of Willis Avenue, D-J, rides, R&R bands, karate demo, free giveaways. Plenty of food and fun for the whole family! St. Aidan s dancers will be performing at this event.
10 Classes will be held in the Convent Community Room at 9:45 AM and 7:30 PM.
Help St. Aidan Parish Cross the Finish Line MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY! 2013 Catholic Ministries Appeal GOAL: $173,000 Pledges: $135,910 # of Gifts 616 Amount Needed: $ 37,090 Why Contribute? St Aidan Parish receives a return on the money collected Money is used to support Religious Programs Religious Education Social Ministry (Food Pantry etc.) Donations are tax deductible $173 000 PARISH: PLEDGE: $ NAME : DOWN PAYMENT: $ ADDRESS: BALANCE: $ Please mail this form and checks made payable to: PHONE: Catholic Ministries Appeal PO Box 4000 DONOR SIGNATURE: Rockville Centre, NY 11571-4000
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER As we enter into the beautiful days of autumn lets reflect on God s call to us to be His children and brothers and sisters to one another. The light of faith illuminates all our relationships and helps us to live them in union with the love of Christ, to live them like Christ. People were created to be loved, things were created to be used the reason why the world is in chaos is because things are being loved and people are being used!!witness by your daily life that you live by the truths of your Faith, pray for those who are in need of healing and call or visit a sick friend. Share your reactions and feedback at pastoralcouncil@staidanparish.org or call (516) 746-6585 x9592. St. Aidan s Pastoral Council tries to be responsive to the needs of our parish. THE KNIGHT S CORNER (Providing information from the Knights of Columbus) Did You Know - Pope Francis praised the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus and encouraged the organization to defend the sanctity of marriage, the dignity of life, the beauty and truth of human sexuality, and the rights of believers. The pope s sentiments were contained in a letter of greeting to the Knights 131 st annual convention which took place Aug. 6 th 8 th in San Antonio, Texas. The letter expressed the Pope s, esteem for the ideals of faith and fraternity embodied by your Order, its commitment to the Church s mission, and the many works of charity and evangelical witness undertaken by the Knights in their local Councils, parishes and communities. On religious liberty, the letter conveys the pope s appreciation of the clear public witness offered by the Knights of Columbus in protecting the rights and duty of believers to participate responsibly, on the basis of their deepest convictions, in the life of society. 90 th Anniversary Gala Corpus Christi Council # 2502 of the Knights of Columbus will celebrate its 90 th Anniversary with a Dinner-Dance on Saturday, November 9, 2013, from 6:00 11:00 PM. Cocktail Hour, buffet table during cocktail, open bar, Family Style Dinner, Dessert and Live Band all for $60 per person. Dance will be held at the K of C Hall at 186 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola. Reservations and payments must be made by November 1 st, checks payable to K of C # 2502. Please send payments with the names of attendees to Tom Kelly, 68 Jerome Avenue, Mineola, NY 11501. If you have any questions, please call Tom at 516-459-2540. 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. Hall Rental Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516) 746-8643.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA A little less than a year ago, we entered a Year of Faith, a year dedicated to celebrating and sharing the faith that we all hold as Catholics. In response, parishes and dioceses all over the world have been encouraging Catholics to renew their own faith and to take up the call to a New Evangelization. Although this call sounded intimidating we shall focus on that Evangelization begins at Home. It is an opportunity for each of us to deepen our own faith, to grow closer in our personal relationship with Jesus, to become familiar with the Gospel and to desire to share it. All of these have the power to actually change our lives. In short, as we change we become witnesses that inspire others around us! May we all grow closer to the Lord so that we can become an Evangelizer!! The CDs that we have in our kiosks serve these purposes very well! We keep adding new ones. This week we have a wonderful CD THE MIRACLE OF DIVINE MERCY by Kitty Cleveland. This CD features the Divine Mercy prayer with music written by Kitty, as well as a selection of her other songs and a bonus segment of Kitty s testimony. THE BASEBALL PRIEST by Father Burke Masters. He tells the story of his journey through baseball to Catholicism and eventually to the priesthood. A bonus segment by Mike Sweeney talks of his time in the pros. A CD that your sports fans, your teens, will love!! And a powerful new release THE JESUITS, THE CHURCH & THE PA- PACY a CD about the story of the Jesuits in Church history and speaks specially about Pope Francis. This CD will help us to better understand the significance of Pope Francis election as Pope. Once again, I thank you for your commitment to this mission of evangelization, we need of your generosity to continue it, please, the price of each CD is so small, less than a cup of coffee, and we need it to renew the new tittles to bring to you! May God bless you and all those souls you would touch when you give them away! Toti Conforti
I g n i s A n g e l i c u s V o i c e s a n d B e l l s o f S t. A i d a n Mass: Sundays 12noon mass Rehearsal: Thursdays 7:30p 9:15p Ages: 16+ Adults, High school and College Students Mass: Sundays 9:00a or 10:30a Mass Rehearsals: Tuesdays 3:15p 4:00p Ages: 9 15 Grades 4 8 Mass: Twice a month 10:30a Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Tuesdays 3:15p 4:30p Ages: 7 9 Grades 1 4 S T. A I D A N C H O I R Mass: Once a month 12noon Mass (with adult Choir) Rehearsal: Thursdays 645p 7:30p A N G E L C H O I R Reagan Stone, Assistant Director G I R L S CH O I R Eileen Calder, Assistant D irecto r W O M E N S E N S E M B L E Mass: Sundays 10:30a Mass + Special masses Rehearsal: Tuesdays 3:00-4:30 Fridays 11:30a - 12 St. Aidan School Ensemble. Ages: 12 14 Grades 7 8 Musical evaluation required. Mass: Once a month 12noon Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Saturdays 6:00p 6:45p Ages: 13+ Grades 8 - adults C E L E S T I A L C H O I R B E L L C H O I R Mass: Once a month 10:30a Sunday Mass Rehearsal: Tuesdays 11:20a 11:50a Ages: 10 14 Grades 5 8 S C H O O L B E L L C H O I R St. Aidan School Ensemble N EW: B O Y S C H O I R Rehearsal and Mass: TBA Ages: 7 14 (Experimental, pending interest) Church of St. Aidan is proud to host one of the best sacred music programs in the New York Metropolitan area. Since 2009 our choirs have sung at New York City s Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and recorded for Telecare Catholic TV. They performed together with the Vienna Boys Choir at Christmas Concerts. Ignis Angelicus (Latin Angelic Fire ) consists of enthusiastic choirs, cantors and ensembles who hope that the beauty of music fills the hearts of the faithful and gives them a sense of joy and fulfillment. Our singers put their talents and dedication into enhancing the liturgy with the beauty of glorious sacred music. They perform at our Christmas Concert, Spring Concert and other special music events. If you love singing and music, join one of our ensembles and share your talents with the Church! Call the Rectory at 516-746-6585 x9130 or email Drago@StAidanParish.org.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP Coping with Grief: A Difficult But Important Journey When a loved one dies, a period of grief usually follows. It is almost impossible for humans to experience loss without feeling some kind of grief. Grief can be painful, confusing and overwhelming. To share with others who are experiencing what you are experiencing can be supportive and healing. A Bereavement Group for people whose loved one has died (parent, spouse, sibling or friend) will be held in the Peter & Paul Room of the Finamore Parish Center by trained Bereavement Facilitators. TUESDAYS: 9:45 AM September 10 th, 17 th & 24 th October 1 st, 8 th & 15 th THURSDAYS: 7:30 PM September 12 th, 19 th & 26 th October 3 rd, 10 th, 17 th Coping with the Holidays November 14 th Please call the Parish Social Ministry Office at 746-6585 x 9408 to register. The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide. Henri Nouwen GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION This fall, couples that have been married for 50 years or more will be honored at liturgies on: Sunday, October 6, 2013 Sunday, November 3, 2013 St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa Christ the King, Commack Both Masses will be held at 2:30 PM. Couples may register for one liturgy. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained at the Rectory. Registration must be received by September 12th for the October 6th liturgy and by October 10th for the November 3rd liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the spring for those who may find that more convenient. Dates for the spring celebrations will be communicated at a later time. If you have any questions you may call (516) 678-5800 x207.
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. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE ITEMS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE! A very special thank you to all those who donated school supplies and backpacks! We were able to full approximately 50 backpacks for families in our own parish as well as providing assistance to the children of St. John the Baptist parish and New Ground! Your kindness and generosity really make a difference! FOOD PANTRY: Our monthly food drive took place last weekend. Thank you once again for being so generous. Please bring your donations of non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to the Parish Social Ministry Office or drop them off at the back of Church. At the present time, the following items are needed: juice boxes, individual snacks, cookies, tuna fish, cleaning products, toothpaste, tissues, bottles of juice, dishwashing liquid, bars of soap, detergent, deodorant, peanut butter and jelly. Our freezer is completely empty and we could really use chicken cutlets, hamburgers, frozen pizza, frozen vegetables. JOHN MCALISTER MEMORIAL MEN S PRAYER GROUP will start up again on Wednesday, September 11 th and every Wednesday at 9:45 AM following the 9:00 AM Mass. All men are welcome to gather together for prayer and friendship. BLOOD DRIVE: Please consider giving the best gift of all on Sunday, September 29 th. St. Aidan Church, along with the Corpus Christi Council K of C, are co-sponsoring a blood drive for the Long Island Blood Services which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. For more information, see separate flyer in the bulletin. We could also use some 7 th & 8 th grade students on Sunday, September 22 nd to help us register blood donors. If your child is in need of community service and is available to help out on Sunday, September 29 th, (there will be two shifts (8:30-10:30 AM and 10:30 AM-1:00 PM.) Please call the Parish Social Ministry office at (516) 746-6585 x9408. We are in need of 4 students in all. DRIVING MINISTRY We are in need of additional volunteers to drive our senior citizens to their doctor appointments. You need not commit to any particular day. Your name would be added to our list of drivers and when a request for transportation is received we would call you a few days in advance to see if you are available. If you are not available we simply call the next person on the list and perhaps you will be able to drive another time. If interested please call Parish Social Ministry at (516) 746-6585 x9408 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 is Monday, September 9 th. Through the hard work and dedication of the many women involved in this ministry, there are many beautiful shawls and lap blankets available to be shared with those who are suffering with an illness, our homebound parishioners or those experiencing a difficult time and in need of this special gift. If you or someone you know would like to have one of these shawls or blankets, please contact our office. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 X 9410. APARTMENT/ROOM If you know of or have an apartment or room to rent, can you please contact the parish social ministry office at (516) 746-6585 x9410. PLEASE NOTE - The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday Friday 9:00 AM 3:00 PM. use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue). Please
GIVE BLOOD AND JOIN THE WORLD S BIGGEST HUDDLE! Church of St. Aidan Sunday, September 29 th ~ 8:00 AM 2:00 PM Msgr. Kirwin Hall The 2014 Super Bowl Host Committee has partnered with NYBC to help increase blood donations leading up to Super Bowl XLVIII. All presenting donors with NYBC between now and January 17, 2014 will be entered into a sweepstakes for one pair of tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII! (valued at $2,500) The more you donate, the more times you will be entered. For eligibility questions please visit our website www.nybloodcenter.org or call 1-800-688-0900. A Photo or Signature ID Required. Eat well balanced meals before giving blood. To Schedule an Appointment please contact: Ro Cavallaro 516-746-6585 x.9410 Walk-ins welcome! Every person who presents to donate blood as part of the campaign will receive a red Super Community Blood Drive wristband.
P.A.C.E 6 TH ANNUAL FALL PLANT SALE We have an assortment of premium fall foliage supplied by Zaino s Nursery of Westbury. Buy your mums, cabbage, kale, and cornstalks from P.A.C.E. and help support St. Aidan School. Available Items 8 9 mums/cabbage/kale...$6.99 each or 4 for $25.00 12 mums supplied in a terracotta pot...$19.99 each or 2 for $38.00 Cornstalks..$10.99 each or 2 for $20.00 (Please see order form below with plant color options) Remember to include family and friends when placing your orders. All orders are due by Friday, September 13. Plants will be distributed on Friday, September 20th from 2:00 5:00 in the parking lot across from the Church (in Bermingham Place parking lot). Plants must be paid for in advance. Please make checks payable to P.A.C.E. and return to the Rectory office (505 Willis Avenue) in an envelope marked Fall Plant Sale by Friday, September 13th. Any questions please call Meg Cunningham (516-570-6859) or Joanne Manopella (516-456-3306) for assistance. Name Phone Number Cell E-mail address 8 9 Mums (please specify quantity of each) White Yellow Maroon Rust Quantity Amount $ 8 9 Kale (please specify quantity of each) White Purple Quantity Amount $ 8 9 Cabbage (please specify quantity of each) White Purple Quantity Amount $ 12 mums (please specify quantity of each) White Yellow Maroon Rust Quantity Amount $ Cornstalks Quantity Amount $ Amount Enclosed $
September 15th 11:00 AM-1:00 PM Williston Park Fair Face Painting 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting October 20th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting November 16th 9:00 AM-2:00 PM King Kullen Food Drive November 17th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting December 8th 1:00-3:00 PM Parker Institute Holiday Cards 5:00-8:00 PM Eleanor Rigby s Christmas Party January 12th 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Finamore Parish Center Clothing & Coat Drive 12:30-1:30 PM Convent Meeting February 9th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting March 16th 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting March 30th 9:00-10:00 AM Church Mass 12:00-3:00 PM Lucky Duck Mother/Daughter Brunch April 6th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Finamore Parish Center Birth Right/Mommas House Drive April 17th 1;00-3:00 PM Parker Institute Egg Dying 1:00-2:00 PM Convent Meeting May 4th 9:00 AM-12:30 PM St. Francis Garden Bake & Plant Sale 12:30-2:00 PM Convent Meeting & Elections June 10th 7:00-8:00 PM Church Installation Mass 8:00-9:30 PM Kirwin Hall Meeting EVENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED Toys for Tots-Build-A-Bear, Plant Sale Dates Annual dues are $15.00, $16.50 for new members. For information please call Adele Lamere at (631) 608-3104. JOB PREPARATION WORKSHOPS Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano invites you to Job Preparation Workshops September 19th and 27th, October 23rd and 30th from 2:30-4:00 PM at the Cradle of Aviation Museum (1 David Avenue, Garden City). Career exploration, resume prep and interviewing techniques. Registration required. To register call (516) 227-7692 or (516) 227-8656. PET-A-PALOOZA-EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION Saturday, September 21st from 2:00 4:00 PM Meet the Shelter Connection and maybe learn about your next friend. Pet hospitality by YAI- seeing beyond disabilities. Dog training tips. 3:00 PM Blessing All Critters. Pet wellness tips from Garden City Vet Care on Herricks Road. Raffle prizes. Event will be held in the community courtyard or the undercroft if it is raining. For information call (516) 746-5527 or go to: www.resurrectionwillistonpark.org.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE 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. CATECHISTS WANTED SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM We are in need of caring individuals who are able to volunteer time for children with special needs. Experience is not necessary; we will provide training and guidance. If you believe you are the person to fill our needs, or you would like further information, please contact Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs at (516) 746-6585 x9406. Volunteer Opportunity High School Students: We are in need of high school students to work as aides assisting catechists and children with special needs. We will provide training and guidance. To volunteer or to receive further information please contact Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs at 516-746-6585 x9406. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED It is not too early to consider serving within the Religious Education during the next school year. With over 1,100 students we will need numerous dedicated people to serve as teachers, substitute teachers, hall monitors, etc. Won t you give some prayerful thought to joining us. You will provide a valuable service to our students and to our parish. Please contact the Religious Education for more information at (516) 746-6585 x9404. We will conduct training classes at various times during the summer months. RELIGION TEACHERS NEEDED We Want You! The new school year will be with us in a few short weeks and we are still in need volunteers who can provide religious instruction each week to students in our Religious Education Program. The following are the grades, days, and times for which we have particular needs (as of 8/28/13): 1 st Grade - Mondays 4:00 5:00 pm Tuesdays 4:00 5:00 and 5:30 6:30 pm 3 rd Grade - Tuesdays 4:00 5:00 pm Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm 4 th Grade - Mondays 4:00 5:00 pm Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm 5 th Grade - Mondays 4:00 5:00 pm and Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm and 5:30 6:30 pm 6 th Grade - Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm If you are willing to fill any of the above vacancies please visit or call our office (516) 746-6585 x9404 as soon as possible. New School Year Begins Religious Education Program classes will begin as follows: Regular Classes (Mondays Wednesdays) - Week of September 23 rd Children with Special Needs (Thursdays) - October 3 rd Pre-K & Kindergarten (1 st Thursdays of Month) - October 3 rd Class Assignments - Students registered for Religious Education Classes will soon be notified of the day and time of their class. For families with e-mail addresses on aol.com, please periodically check your spam folder since mail from our parish server staidanparish.org) is often identified as spam by aol. OFFICE HOURS The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is open from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Monday to Friday.
Religion and Rock-Tune into Religion and Rock with Msgr. Jim Vlaun on Sunday from 7:00-8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM or 95.3 on the East End of Long Island. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite Channel 117. You can visit us anytime to listen or download a show at www.religionandrock.com. or Religion & Rock on Tunes. For more information about our television shows go to www.telecaretv.org. or, for more information, please call (516) 538-8704. CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND 12:00-2:30 PM HOLY TRINITY DIOCESAN HS 2:00-4:30 PM ST. MARY S HS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH 11:00 AM-1:30 PM OUR LADY OF MERCY ACADEMY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH 1:30-4:00 PM ST. DOMINIC HS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 10:00 AM-1:00 PM KELLENBERG MEMORIAL HS 2:00-4:00 PM CHAMINADE HS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 10:00 AM-1:00 PM ST. ANTHONY HS 11:00 AM-3:00 PM SACRED HEART ACADEMY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH 9:00 AM-12:00 PM McGANN-MERCY DIOCESAN HS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20TH 10:30 AM-2:00 PM ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST DIOCESAN HS Francis Hospital, The Heart Center located in Roslyn, Long Island is seeking multiple nursing assistants. Full time and part-time positions are available for day, evening and night shifts. The basic duties include bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulating and turning & positioning patients. No prior experience is necessary. The St. Francis hospital staff is willing to educate the right candidates for these positions. The only requirement is that you are kind, compassionate and able to demonstrate caring behaviors to our hospital patients. Please apply if interested at http://webapp.chsli.org/pmanager or call (516) 562-6893. 25th Annual Mass For Deceased Children-will be held Saturday, September 14th at 12:30 PM at St. Agnes Cathedral. Celebrant: Bishop Robert J. Brennan. All are welcome. Come early to inscribe your child s name in the Book of Families. Refreshments following Mass. For more information please call (516) 678-1294. Become A US Citizen-Come to our Citizenship Drive! Free services include private, individual legal consultation, help completing your application, mailing, and follow-up. Monday, September 23rd from 1:00-8:00 PM, St. Aloysius RC Church (Social Hall), 592 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY. This service is brought to you by Literacy Nassau and the NYS Office of New Americans. Assistance is available by appointment only. Register today by calling (516) 867-3580. Please call to find out what documentation is needed for this process. St. William the Abbot, Seaford, NY-Want to spend a night in New York City listening to great cabaret music...without traveling into the city? St. William the Abbot will be hosting its 3rd Annual Twilight Cabaret on September 21st at 7:30 PM. Come enjoy a three-course dinner, unlimited wine and beer, an amazing 4 piece jazz band and singers singing some great jazz standards, raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $40 per person, but if you book a table of 8 people or more, the price drops to $35 per person. Visit our website at www.stwilliam.org/music for more information, or call the Music Ministry office for ticket reservations at (516) 781-3253. You must reserve tickets in advance to attend, so buy your tickets now before we sell out! Separation and Divorce Support Group-an eight week program for those separated or going through the process of divorce. The program is designed to help men and women find encouragement as they explore the emotions and experiences often associated with separation and divorce. The group meets every Friday beginning September 27th at 7:30 PM at St. William the Abbot Church, 2000 Jackson Avenue, Seaford. Cost for the eight week program is $20. For more information and registration please contact Carol (516) 432-2241 or Angie at (516) 868-2503 or e-mail us at BeginningToday@gmail.com. Rachel s Vineyard Retreats-Weekend retreats are a beautiful healing opportunity for any woman or man who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. The retreat is a chance to get away from all the daily pressures of work and family and focus on this painful time in life through a supportive and non-judgmental process. Spiritual exercises focusing on God s forgiveness, compassion and mercy are shared, along with psychological exercises that help work through repressed anger and grief that may exist. A Rachel s Vineyard retreat will be held at the Seminary in Huntington October 11th-13th. For information call (516) 445-3927 or go to rvr@lifecenterli.org.