June 3,2018 The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY Telephone: 631-757-7435 FAX #631-757-0469 E-mail: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Rev. Francois Eale, In Residence Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Jean Cantave Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am 3:30pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm Closed 12:30pm 1:15pm Daily Evenings: By appointment only Parish Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon 5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass) Monday Friday: 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: as announced. Sacramental Life Baptism: Sundays at 1:30pm Contact the Rectory to schedule. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required. Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call the rectory at least six months in advance for an appointment with a parish priest. A marriage preparation program is required. Penance/ Reconciliation: Saturdays 2:00 3:30pm Also by appointment Anointing of the Sick: Every second Monday after the 8:30am Mass. Also anytime by calling the rectory at 631-757-7435. Faith Formation (1st through 8th grade) Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: 631-754-6436 Music Ministry Music Coordinator & Organist: Anthony V. DiDonna anthonydidonna@gmail.com Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson Junior Choir Director: Anthony V. DiDonna anthonydidonna@gmail.com Youth Band Coordinator: Greg Gullotti: 516-449-4346 ggullotti1@optonline.net Youth Ministry Program Ivonne Porpora: 631-499-3780 saintfrancisyouthministry@gmail.com Pastoral Care-Road Angels Josephine Mielcarz : 631-261-4837 Communion to the Homebound: 631-757-7435 Ministry of Consolation & Bereavement Diane Lake: 631-499-0395 Liturgical Ministry Lector & Eucharistic Ministers Marilyn Reilly: 631-261-2093 Ushers Paul Sepp: 631-368-7673 New Parishioners Every family should be properly registered. Please stop in the sacristy after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office during office hours to pick up a census form. Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am 8:00pm 10pm with Benediction Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A. Deacon Jim Byrne: 631-757-3389 Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at 8:00am Rosary: Daily at 8:00am and 9:10am Holy Hours In the church Mondays: Holy Hour for Priests 12:30pm 1:30pm Wednesdays: 6:30pm 7:30pm Fridays: 2:00pm 3:00pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: 631-261-0816 Haitian Mass Every 3rd Saturday: 6:30pm Deacon Jean Cantave : 631-896-3747 Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 631-261-5130 St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium. 631-651-2655 In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: 631-271-3566 Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo Little People s Liturgy Sundays at the 10:00am Mass. Louise Mordarski: 631-796-2070 Rosy Mandel: 631-651-8431 PB&J Gang 3rd Sunday of the month Leslie Kulewicz: 631-754-2132 Ivonne Porpora: 631-499-3780 Baby Corner Eileen Byrne eileenpbyrne@gmail.com Starfish Coffee House Young Adult Giovanna Maiello onestarfishthrower@gmail.com
June 3, 2018 2 Mission Statement: St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments. We are sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer, liturgical celebrations and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable. In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the good news of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action. MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, June 3, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Salvatore Calvagna+, Eileen Liguori+, John Doyle+ 12:00pm Christina Davis+, Giuseppe Buffalino+, Ints. of Gene & Gina Zannetti, Frank & Anna Trotta+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Felisa Hingpit+, All Souls in Purgatory+ Monday, June 4, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Christine Sullivan Tuesday, June 5, 2018 8:30am Fr. Robert E. Mason+ Wednesday, June 6, 2018 8:30am Gwen Neary+ Thursday, June 7, 2018 8:30am Maria Cristina Urruela de Vizcaino+ Friday, June 8, 2018 8:30am Arthur G. Nelson+ Saturday, June 9, 2018 4:30am Pat Quinn+ Sunday, June 10, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Walter Montaigne+, Noni Griesing+, Francesco Verber+ 12:00pm Nicholas & Rose Trotta+, Ira Dyckes+, Eileen Liguori+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, All Souls in Purgatory Ministers for Saturday and Sunday June 9th & 10th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Sean Pugni, Mary Schlaikjer, Gisele Nelson, Anne Bardunias, Michael Bardunias Lector: Mary Lemp Altar Servers: Christopher Reyes Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Bill Giordano, Michael Lobasso, Francis Neary Lector: James Gribbin Altar Servers: Kathryn Morgan 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Judy McKenna, Louise Mordarski, Carol Nucci, Michelle Gallo Lector: Michael Mordarski Altar Servers: Valerie Giannotti 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Kathleen Dyckes, Chris Torns, Mariejo Prezeau, George McGann Lector: Janice Reichert Emprimo Altar Servers: Tiernan Emprimo 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Diane Sivilli, Louise Rastu Lector: Lorenzo Porpora Altar Servers: Olivier Michel & James Froh SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Monday: Ninth Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Boniface Wednesday: St. Norbert Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday: The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Marilyn Bossi, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Denise Cotuleo, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Lorraine Drouin, Baby Layla Rose Edwards, Peggy Evans, Gerard Emma, Paul Gabel, Jean Garvey, John Geiss, Madison Gilbert, Cindy Giordano, Kathleen Gleason, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, Courtney Kane, Janice Kerr, Sidney Klebenoff, Frank Kotasek, Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Janice A. Lewis, Carmen Lopez, Clementina Maldunado, Kim Massa, Emily McCarthy, Sean McGrath, Coach Sam Maratto, Doris Mickowski, Charles & Maureen Mooney, Sally Mulholland, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Catherine Opray, Bud Pace, Philip Gene Phelan, Irene Phillips, Concetta Porter, Frances Powers, Eli Pritchard, Debby Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Marlene & Walter Scheppke, Grace Schimmel, Eleanor A. Thompson, Frank Tumino, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
June 3, 2018 3 St. Francis Gift Shop New and Exciting Gifts Religious Items Special Order from Catalog Available Our Gift Boutique is open on Hospitality Sundays. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CALL 631-757-7435 Valedictorian Theresa Mary Bissex addresses the Class of 2018 during Molloy College's commencement on May 21. The Monthly St. Francis Booster Club Winner is: Chris Sanjimino! Check out our new CDs $4 each Many titles to choose from! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!
June 3, 2018 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) May20th s weekly offering:$7,295.00 Last year s weekly offering: $7,308.00 Bulletin Reflection The Bishops stewardship pastoral asks, And what do Christians bring to the Eucharistic celebration and join there with Jesus offering? The answer: Their lives as Christian disciples; their personal vocations and the stewardship they have exercised regarding them. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who use their gift of time to receive the Body of Christ to become the Body of Christ through weekly Eucharist. June 3-Corpus Christi: Today as we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ let us pray for those who are hungry, malnourished and starving. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St.Vincent de Paul so that together we can help those who are hungry. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, June 10th: Genesis 3:9 15The Lord God then called to the man and asked him: Where are you? 2 Corinthians 4:13 5:1We have a building from God, a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven. Mark 3:20 35[Jesus said,] Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings. Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land October 13-22 Fr. Peter is our Spiritual Guide (206TOURS) Price $3,999.00 All inclusive Call Fr. Peter at Rectory or 206Tours at 1-800-206-8687 Presentation by the Suffolk County Police Department (Homeland Security) The presentation will be held in the lower church on June 6, 2018 @ 7:30pm The police Department will aid the parish in putting in place programs to deal with some of the issues we are being confronted with in the course of being open to the public. Aggressive behavior Bomb threats Medical emergencies Disruptive behavior Firearms in Church - shooters Discussion will also include: how to become alert to signs of trouble; what we need to do; appropriate intervention and putting procedures in place. Security is an important issue, any interested parties are welcome to attend this very important presentation. Let s be prepared. Every First Saturday - join in praying 1000 Hail Marys in the church at 6:30pm
June 3, 2018 5 The Holy Father s Intention for June That social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences.
June 3, 2018 6 Road Angels are needed to drive parishioners to and from doctor appointments. Please call the Pastoral Care Office if you can help at 261-4837
June 3, 2018 7 St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner Needs Donations: Huggies diapers sizes,3,4,5 and 6. We also need baby wipes and shampoo. Donations should be placed in the wooden bin in the Hallway to left of the vestibule. We are unable to take big items, if the item doesn t fit in the bin, please don t leave it. We thank you so much for your generosity as always. DIVINE WILL STUDY GROUP Thursdays, 1-3pm in the basement auditorium here at St. Francis. Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 6/1/18 6/8/18 6/15/18 6/24/18 Rosemarie Esteibar Rosemarie Esteibar George & Marjorie Pozderec George & Marjorie Pozderec If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794
June 3, 2018 8 Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang St Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn *For applications and further information about retreats and mission trips go to: capuchin.org Altar Servers are needed! If you can help please contact Deacon Allan at 754-6436 St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School Cum Laude Honors Kevin Czeczotka, 12th grade Lauren Czeczotka, 12th grade Join us the third Sunday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm in the lower church Donations of smooth peanut butter, jelly, bread and sandwich bags are always appreciated Good for community service hours Loving hands, caring hearts All are welcome ~ Next date 7/15 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 372 Sandwiches!! Thanks to all who helped! St. Francis Rocks! Do you like to sing? Play an instrument? Then join us every Sunday for the 5pm Youth Mass Rehearsal starts at 4pm in the church. It s a fun way to be involved in your church! For information about the Youth Mass Contact our Youth Music Coordinator Greg at ggullotti1@optonline.net Jr. Choir Calling all boys and girls, grade 2-7. Come join the St. Francis Jr. Choir. Rehearsal will be from 11-11:30, after Sunday Mass. Come sing, have fun and enjoy a snack too. Meet at the piano. Just bring a smile. For info email Anthony DiDonna at AnthonyDidonna@gmail.com
June 3, 2018 9 Thirsting for Healing? Living Water Center is a place which provides the Healing Waters of Counseling, Prayer and Hope to those who come through our doors in Melville. Our therapists are rooted in prayer that is a basic part of our tradition and faith. Living Waters Center provides individual, Family and Couples Therapy for all life situations. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information, please call 631-754-3990 or go to our website www. livingwaterscounseling.biz Worldwide Marriage Encounter Allow Jesus to be Lord of your marriage relationship by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Nov 16-18, 2018 in Huntington, NY and Feb 8-10, 2019 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at http://www.wwmeli.org. Our meetings are held at 1pm on the second Tuesday of the month, in St. Hugh's School Cafeteria. Located off New York Ave. & Pulaski Rd., Huntington Station. Enter from Pulaski Rd. New members welcome. Dues $2.00. Call Elaine at (631) 425-1131 for further information. Please Patronize Our Bulle n Adver sers Thanks to our adver sers who sponsor this bulle n. Support them with your business. PRAYER FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE O prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in the military service. Give them unflinching courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil, Please guard our churches, our homes, and our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who are within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon true justice. Please instill in the hearts and minds of people everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen. Join us for a family day of communion at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 W. Neck Road Huntington, NY 11743 Saturday, June 30,2018 from 9:30am to 5:00pm Come and learn about the Art of Loving from families and people like you!! For more information call Rosemary & Leon Demaille at 631-587-6638 Sponsored by www.focolare.org/usa