November 5, 2017 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 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: Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm Parents should contact the Rectory before the birth of the child. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required after the interview. 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: 631-748-6780 Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson Junior Choir Director: Anthony V. DiDonna: 631-748-6780 Youth Band Coordinator: Greg Gullotti: 516-449-4346 ggullotti1@optonline.net Youth Ministry Program Ivonne Porpora: 631-499-3780 stfranyouth@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 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
November 5, 2017 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, November 5, 2017 8:00am 10:00am Novena of Masses 12:00pm 5:00pm Monday, November 6, 2017 4:30pm Gwen Neary+ Tuesday, November 7, 2017 8:30am Anne Marie Lucie Taverne+ Wednesday, November 8, 2017 8:30am Bob Defilippis+ Thursday, November 9, 2017 8:30am Jose Tolentino+ Friday, November 10, 2017 8:30am Umile Amadio+ Saturday, November 11, 2017 4:30pm The Sick of Parish Sunday, November 12, 2017 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Bill Amadio+, Morris Farmer+, Joan Montaigne+ 12:00pm Geraldine Matullo+, Joan Romanelli+, Carmella Zaccaria+ 5:00pm Kathleen Donnelly+, Robert Ahlstrom+ Ministers for Saturday and Sunday November 11th & 12th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Patrick Brennan, Anne Bardunias,Michael Bardunias, Sean Pugni Lector: Carol Anne Gallo-Russo Altar Servers: Liam Leary & Christopher Reyes Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Ellen Levanti, Gawaine Esteibar, Diane Lake Lector: Rosemarie Esteibar Altar Servers: Kathryn Morgan 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Louise Mordarski, Charles Giardino, Joe Dissler, Judy McKenna, William O Brien Lector: Michael Mordarski Altar Servers: Will Barbaccia & Valerie Giannotti 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Marianne Craven, George McGann, George Pozderec Lector: Kathleen Dyckes Altar Servers: Tiernan Emprimo 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Ann Fetzer, Tom Fetzer Lector: Albert Porpora Altar Servers: James Butron & James Froh SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time; National Vocation Awareness Week; Daylight Saving Time ends Tuesday: Election Day Thursday: The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Friday: St. Leo the Great Saturday: St. Martin of Tours; Veterans Day 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, Walter Fay, Paul Gabel, Jean Garvey, John Geiss, Madison Gilbert, Kathleen Gleason, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, August Justesen, 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, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Catherine Opray, Bud Pace, Philip Gene Phelan, Irene Phillips, Concetta Porter, Frances Powers, Eli Pritchard, Marion Pritchard, Debby Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Grace Schimmel, Eleanor A. Thompson, Frank Tumino, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
November 5, 2017 3 Hospitality Sunday TODAY after the 8, 10 & 12 Masses *PB&J, Youth Ministry & Youth Music will be sponsoring this hospitality Check out our items in our St. Francis Gift Boutique ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CALL 631-757-7435 to volunteer. St. Francis Gift Boutique St. Francis celebrates Fatima On Saturday, November 18th, The Immaculate Heart of Our Lady of Fatima Statue will be visiting St. Francis at 1:00pm. It will remain until 6:00pm that evening. With the approval of Bishop Murphy, and now Bishop Barres, the Rockville Centre Diocesan Division of the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA, will be conducting a tour to visit parishes in our diocese during the 100th year anniversary of Our Lady s appearances in Portugal from May through October 13th, 1917. Our Lady s statue will be travelling throughout the Diocese from November 5th through November 20th. Those who will not be able to attend on the 18th are invited to call 631-486-2155 for the itinerary. You will be able to pray individually and present your personal religious articles. The 4:30 Saturday Vigil Mass will be celebrated as usual. As mentioned, the statue will remain after Holy Mass in church until 6:00pm. Our various parish ministries are asked to encourage their members to attend, especially at the times they generally meet. For example: the Lay Carmelites will greet the statue at its arrival; the holy hour for priests members at 1:00pm; the patriotic rosary group at 2:00pm; the Divine Will students at 3:00pm; religious education catechists may arrive at 4:00pm. Mike Mordarski and Tom Healy will assist the custodian of the statue. Anyone else who can accept this unique opportunity may call the above phone number. New and Exciting Gifts Religious Items Special Order from Catalog Available Volunteers Needed Our Gift Boutique is open on Hospitality Sundays. It only takes 30 minutes after Mass to volunteer! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CALL 631-757-7435
November 5, 2017 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last week s weekly offering: TBA Last year s weekly offering: $8,103.50 Bulletin Reflection The greatest among you will be the one who serves the rest, Jesus says in today s Gospel. What wonderful good news for those who give of their time in service it others! Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who make certain that whatever gifts are theirs to share, they stand ready to share them lovingly - in justice - with others. November 5 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time: In the Gospel today, we hear the good news that when we keep our focus on God and serve one another, God exalts us! As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, please say a special prayer for the poor who have no one to pray for them. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, November 12th: Wisdom 6:12 16Resplendent and unfading is wisdom, and she is readily perceived by those who love her. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 18 or 13 14God, through Jesus, [will] bring with him those who have fallen asleep. MaƩhew 25:1 13[Jesus said,] Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings. 4
November 5, 2017 5 The Holy Father s Intention for November That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions.
November 5, 2017 6 Holy Hour for Priests Mondays 12:30-1:30pm Anyone able to commit to this prayer event, call 631-486-2155.
November 5, 2017 7 Turkeys, Turkeys everywhere not quite yet but the members of the St. Vincent DePaul Conference are already gearing up as how to provide turkeys and all the fixings for over 200 families in our Parish. You can bring a turkey (please, no more than 15 lbs.) or if that presents a problem, a supermarket gift card will be gratefully accepted. Turkeys or gift cards can be dropped off at the Rectory until Thursday, Nov. 16th. Canned goods that are traditional for Thanksgiving - yams, Cranberry sauce, coffee, canned vegetables, soup, juice, jello, gravy, stuffing, etc. can be dropped off at any time in the Church vestibule. Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 11/3/17 Anne & Tom Buckley 11/10/17 Gail Lyons 11/17/17 Terry Iaquinto 11/24/17 Dawn Chaffin 12/1/17 Dawn Chaffin If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794 The monthly St. Francis Booster Club winner is: Tonica Rubinic! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!
November 5, 2017 8 Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang St Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn 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 11/19 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 615 Sandwiches!! Thanks to all who helped! 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 call Anthony DiDonna 631-748-6780 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
November 5, 2017 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 BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP St. Patrick s Church, 400 Main Street, Huntington Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Rectory basement. We are a group of women who have been afflicted with this disease and we meet to lend support to one another through our difficult times. If you are interested in learning more about our group feel free to contact Marlene Gerdts (631) 549-3447 or Jean Whitcomb (631) 261-1166. All are welcomed. The Office of Multicultural Diversity Catholics of African Ancestry - Haitian American Apostolate Ministry presents a NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH PRAYER SERVICE With Rev. Mark Bristol, Associate Pastor St. Anastasia Church, Douglaston, NY Friday, November 17, 2017, 7:30pm St. Brigid s Catholic Church, 75 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND 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. Volunteers Needed! Paumanack Village is looking for volunteers interested in helping with food pick up from Island Harvest in Hauppauge on Monday mornings each week. The food is picked up at the warehouse and then dropped off at Paumanack Village 3 & 4. Anyone interested in helping should contact Mary D'Agostino, Service Coodinator, Paumanack Village 1 & 2. ST. HUGH'S INTERFAITH CLUB, Singles, Widowed & Divorced Seniors 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 member welcome $2.00 donation. Our next meeting will be on November 14 at 1pm. Call Elaine, (631) 425-1131 or Joanne (631) 266-3654 for further information.