June 10,2018 10th 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 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 10, 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 10, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Walter Montaigne+, Noni Griesing+, Francesco Verber+, Salvatore Levanti+, John Gramazio+, Ints. of Antoinette Gramazio 12:00pm Nicholas & Rose Trotta+, Ira Dyckes+, Eileen Liguori+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, All Souls in Purgatory Monday, June 11, 2018 8:30am Salvatore Schiano+ Tuesday, June 12, 2018 8:30am Catherine & Francis Lobasso Sr.+ Wednesday, June 13, 2018 8:30am St. Anthony, St. Jude & St. Padre Pio Thursday, June 14, 2018 8:30am Thanksgiving to St. Parphyrius Friday, June 15, 2018 8:30am Ints. of Stella Rice Saturday, June 16, 2018 4:30am Novena of Masses 6:30pm Haitian Mass Sunday, June 17, 2018 Father s Day 8:00am 10:00am Novena of Masses 12:00pm 5:00pm Ministers for Saturday and Sunday June 16th & 17th Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Emilia Caravousanos, Mary Lemp, Lisa Love, Eileen McGloin Lector: Patrick Brennan Altar Servers: Charles Sorrentino Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Ellen Levanti, Volvick Osse, Linda Costello-Roth Lector: Diane Lake Altar Servers: Anthony & Vincent Alfiero 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Mary Ann Farmer, Craig Butler, Nathan Kerr, Charles Giardino, William O Brien Lector: Peter Dowd Altar Servers: Will Barbaccia 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Laura Ferrante, Barbara Beller, Lynda Kremmelbein, Diane French Lector: Nancy Christensen Altar Servers: Alex & Amanda Torres 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Ivonne Vega-Porpora, Judith Torchon Lector: Albert Porpora Altar Servers: James Butron & Michael Young SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Barnabas Wednesday: St. Anthony of Padua Thursday: Flag Day Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Marilyn Bossi, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Karen Costello, 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, 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 10, 2018 3 Stewardship Follow-Up After our Commitment Sunday, we continue our stewardship program with Follow-Up! What could be more logical!?! Some of us need to think it through as far as the use of our Time & Talent. Some folks are quick studies! They jump right in! Some need more time but reach a good decision in the end! So if you need it, there is still more time. Of course, pray about it. If you ask God to show you in some way about that to do - expect him to answer! God doesn t leave people in the dark - God knows how to tip you off, prompt you or give you a signal! Discuss it with spouse and family - their support is very important! Return the cards by mail or in the collection. You will be contacted and thanked! We ll give you an update soon and show you what the response has been! God Bless you for your generosity! Every First Saturday - join in praying 1000 Hail Marys in the church at 6:30pm The Weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner is: Michele Eivers! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!
June 10, 2018 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) May27th s weekly offering:$7,309.00 Last year s weekly offering: $8,580.00 Bulletin Reflection Adam and Eve were banished from the Garden because of their disobedience. But Jesus says in today s Gospel that when we are obedient to God s will - when we use our gifts to serve one another - we become part of His family. Whoever does the will of God is brother and sister and mother to Me. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who, through their stewardship of time and talent, find a deeper relationship with God as they go about sharing their gifts and serving others, especially through our parish ministries. 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 June 10-Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Today, Jesus looking around those seated in the circle said, Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother. Through your almsgiving you are indeed doing the will of God and your gift placed in the St. Vincent de Paul poor box indeed brings Christ s love and compassion to the poor. SUNDAY READINGS for next week, June 17th: Ezekiel 17:22 24Every tree of the field will know that I am the Lord. I wither up the green tree, and make the dry tree bloom. 2 Corinthians 5:6 10We would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord. Mark 4:26 34[Jesus said,] But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings.
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June 10, 2018 Please keep in your prayers our deceased friends and relatives Michael Desmond Raymond P. Miller III Kenneth Gabelmann Marie J. Palazzo Brendan Walsh 6 Greenlawn Father s Day Weekend Wiffle Ball Tournament (Slow & Fast Pitch) Saturday, June 16, 2018 Harborfields High School (Tennis Court Entrance) Check-In begins at 8:30am, 1st Pitch at 9:00am Rain Date: Sunday, June 17, 2018 $10 per player; Teams of 3-5 players. Singles welcome and will be assigned to a team. All must bat and play defense. Must swing with both hands. No base running. No baseball gloves or cleats. Bat & balls provided. Registration starts May 1, 2018. Please register by June 10, 2018 at http://www.svdpli.org/greenlawnwiffleball/ Proceeds will support the local outreach efforts and programs at Greenlawn Civic Association & Society of St.Vincent de Paul 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 Check out our new CDs $4 each Many titles to choose from!
June 10, 2018 7 July SUNDAY 22 St. Francis Parish Picnic 1pm 5pm Church Grounds 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: 6/8/18 6/15/18 6/24/18 6/29/18 Rosemarie Esteibar George & Marjorie Pozderec George & Marjorie Pozderec Catherine Galasso If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794
June 10, 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 10, 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