Church of the Holy Spirit 16 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park, New York 11040 The Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 30th, 2016 PASTORAL STAFF Rev Frank Grieco, Pastor Ext. 116 E-mail: frgrieco@yahoo.com Deacon Lachlan Cameron Ext. 112 E-mail: cameron@optonline.net Deacon Douglas Ferreiro Ext. 171 E-mail: douglas.ferreiro@gmail.com Music Director: Mary Bolan John J. Hogan Ext. 132 Director, Religious Education E-mail:jhoganhs@gmail.com Bulletin E-mail: bulletin@holyspiritchurch.com Rectory Office Ext 111 Parish Social Ministry Mr. Tom Friel, Director Ext. 138 E-mail: Tom.Friel@holyspiritchurch.com Website: www.holyspiritchurch.com Website Coordinator: May O Boyle Deegan E-mail: HolySpiritWebsite@gmail.com Rectory Office Phone: 516-354-0359 Fax : 516-354-2611 Rectory Hours: Monday through Thursday: 9:00am - 8:00pm Friday: Closed Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Religious Education Office Hours: Tuesdays from 9 to 4 Thursdays from 9 to 3 Church Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00am -8:00pm Saturday: 7:00am-6:15pm Sunday: 7:00am-2:00pm Emergency call (516) 880-2936 LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS Mass Schedule Saturday: Vigil Mass 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM Monday through Saturday: 8:30 AM Holy days: As announced Family Mass: 9:30 AM Mass Confessions Saturday: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM Call the rectory to arrange an appointment at a mutually convenient time Baptisms Please contact the rectory to make arrangements for your child s baptism. Sacrament of Matrimony Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the ceremony and before arranging the reception.
Dear friends, Please carefully read a letter from Bishop Murphy below. This is worth reading and something we should all take very seriously. Thanks and God Bless. Fr. Grieco October 24, 2016 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: With Election Day just two weeks away, the decisions you and I will make are important ones. Each and every one of us has a very important role to play. We have to decide who will get our vote. Permit me the opportunity to share with you some thoughts I ask you to consider. First and foremost, pray. Spend time in prayer asking God to guide you and your family and our country during this time. Pray before the Blessed Sacrament, pray to the Blessed Mother, pray the rosary and entrust your decision to our Lord. Like many of you, I lament the current climate of division, and the mean spiritedness and intolerance of some toward those who do not agree with candidates and positions that do not fit their worldview. If you think you are confused and slightly battered by the noise, public protests and private misgivings, you have every reason to be so. But as responsible citizens and faithful men and women of God, we have to exercise our right to vote in a way that is serious, well-informed and reflective of who we are as Americans and Catholics. We believe in God. We know He is the creator and thus God is intimately present in all things -- the world, human life, communities, choices and elections. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI said, Those who deny God can lead us only in a direction that ultimately is destructive. The human person, made in the image and likeness of God, is the ultimate measure of what is good or bad, right or wrong. Every person is sacred and has inherent rights which political leaders must protect and serve. Those who do not are unworthy of our vote. Those who contradict themselves by saying one thing and doing another are unworthy of our vote. Many issues are very important in our society today. But none of them can eclipse the centrality of human life, especially innocent human life in the womb or at the end of life. Above all and over all, the number one issue more fundamental and crucial than any other is abortion that is the direct taking of innocent life, which is financed by government funds -- the diversion of our tax dollars to abortionists like Planned Parenthood as well as government insistence that we Catholics like the Little Sisters of the Poor, violate our consciences to advance such programs. -2-
Support of abortion by a candidate for public office, some of whom are Catholics, even if they use the fallacious and deeply offensive personally opposed but... line, is reason sufficient unto itself to disqualify any and every such candidate from receiving our vote. Let me repeat that: Support of abortion by a candidate for public office, some of whom are Catholics, even if they use the fallacious and deeply offensive personally opposed but... line, is reason sufficient unto itself to disqualify any and every such candidate from receiving our vote. I have three questions to end this letter! Please reflect upon these as you examine your conscience and prepare to exercise your right to vote. 1. Do you think our country is going in the right direction or the wrong direction? I believe it is heading in the wrong direction. If I am right, then, 2. Of the two candidates running for President, and of all of the candidates running for elective office, whether federal, state or local, which ones will continue to lead us in the current direction or which are more likely to restore justice in those areas that cry out for such a restoration? 3. Which ones are willing to lead us in a direction that is more pro life, more pro family and more pro truth? Which ones will recognize and respect the role of religion in the lives of citizens and the Church s right to mediate the truths of the Gospel and the Church s teaching as part of the public life of our country, in public ministries like health care, education and charitable works, without being forced to adopt and facilitate those cultural practices that are not consonant with Church teaching? For further insight, I have written two columns on voting in The Long Island Catholic Magazine. They are also available on the diocesan website, www.drvc.org. In addition, the U.S. Bishops have prepared a teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics called Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. It is also available online. I urge you to consider thoughtfully these resources along with this letter as you go through the process of deciding whom you will support with your vote. May God bless you and your families and may God continue to bless the United States of America. Faithfully yours in Christ, Bishop of Rockville Centre -3-
DEACON LACHLAN On Tuesday of this week, November 1st, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, the day on which Catholics celebrate all the saints, known and unknown. The tradition, and celebration of the feast is very old it arose out of the Christian tradition of celebrating the martyrdom of saints on the anniversary of their actual martyrdom. When martyrdoms increased during the persecutions of the late Roman Empire, local dioceses instituted a common feast day in order to ensure that all martyrs, known and unknown, were properly honored. All Saints Day which is a Holy Day of Obligation, is not to be confused with All Souls Day, November 2nd, which is still a holy day but not one of obligation to attend Mass. The current date of November 1 for All Saints Day, was instituted by Pope Gregory III in the eighth century when he consecrated a chapel to all the martyrs in St. Peter s Basilica in Rome and ordered an annual celebration. This celebration was originally confined to the diocese of Rome, but Pope Gregory IV extended the feast to the entire Church about 100 years later, and ordered it to be celebrated on November 1. So on All Saints Day we celebrate those who have gone to Heaven, and this includes the saints we know St. Francis, St. Joseph, St. Theresa and so on.and also those whom we don t know, but who have attained the beatific vision. On All Souls Day.. we remember those who have gone before us particularly our friends and relatives but who may not yet be in Heaven. These we sometimes refer to as the Souls in Purgatory. We remember them and we continue to pray for them as they prepare to be received into Paradise. In theology, the Church is divided into three groups or states. The first of these states, the Church Militant.. we all belong to at present the Church Militant. Christian men and women who struggle as soldiers of Christ against sin and the devil. (That s us!) Next we have the Church Penitent which consists of those Christians presently in Purgatory. Lastly we have the Church Triumphant.those who have attained the beatific vision and are in Heaven. Lumen Gentium.one of the Documents of the Second Vatican Council helps explain these three groups or states. The document tells us... When the Lord comes in glory, and all his angels with him, death will be no more and all things will be subject to him. But at the present time some of his disciples are pilgrims on earth. Others have died and are being purified, while still others are in glory, contemplating in full light, God himself triune and one, exactly as he is. These states together are called the Communion of Saints. Although we may be physically separated from each other by the barrier of death, we remain united to each other in one Church, and support each other in prayer. The unity of these three groups comprise the entire church. In the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, there is a beautiful series of tapestries depicting the Communion of Saints. There are more than 135 figures shown. Many we can recognize as our well known saintly figures, but there are others among them who represent the Church Militant (you and me) and the Church Penitent (Souls in Purgatory). This beautiful work of art serves to remind us that we are not alone.that we are part of the Mystical Body of Christ..and that we will one day join our brothers and sisters to spend eternity with the God who created us. May almighty God bless us, protect us from all evil, and lead us into everlasting life. Amen -4-
banns of marriage HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATIOIN Tuesday, November 1st is The Solemnity of All Saints, and is a Holy Day of Obligation. The schedule of Masses is shown below: The Banns of Marriage are posted THIRD TIME Salvatore Ronzino and Diana Sanchez SECOND TIME John Cahill and Lorre Sharvin FIRST TIME Seth Blutner and Katie Sakowich Monday Evening 5 PM Tuesday 8:30 AM 12:10PM 7:30PM As Catholics we have a serious obligation to attend, and participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Tuesday. Parish Memorial Mass November is the Month of the Holy Souls. On Sunday November 20th at the 11am Mass, we will read the names of those who were buried from Holy Spirit during the last 12 months. The names are inscribed in our Book of the Names of the Dead. The book will be on display at the Mass, and anyone wishing to find the name of a loved one in the book, will be able to do so. This will be a beautiful celebration of the Eucharist, and an ideal opportunity to remember our dearly departed loved ones. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen LET US PRAY Ninabeth Palces, Janet Rossano, Dolores Dragonetti, Neil Duggan, Mildred Bogart, Eileen Hammond, Rosa Maria Santos, Joyce McCabe, Jola Griffen, Chris Hanat, Joe Sharkey, George Warren, Genevieve Early, John Caliendo, Linda Eagan, Vincent Sauchelli, Florence Krupski, Marie Lappin, Michael McGovern, Maria Celena DaCosta, Danielle Mazzola, Baby Joey Palumbo, Josephine Cassese, Emelia Arroyo, Irene DeRainieri THIS WEEK S GIFTS AND CANDLES This week the Bread & Wine are in loving memory of Mary LoMonaco From Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Amplo This week the Candles are in loving memory of Thomas Joseph Fitzgerald Love from the Pellechia Family -5-
First Grade Religious Education students tour the church and sacristy with tour guide Deacon Lachlan -6-
Family Mass, 9:30 am Sunday, October 23, 2016-7-
THE HOLY SPIRIT PLAYERS PRESENT Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 pm In the Holy Spirit Auditorium 13 South 6th Street, New Hyde Park Adults ~ $13 and Seniors/Child ~ $8 Tickets may be purchased after all the Masses the weekends of November 6 and November 13 or call Maureen Hogan at (516) 302-8197 All Soul s Day Envelopes We are approaching November, traditionally the month of the Holy Souls. A Novena of Masses is offered up during the month for our deceased friends and relatives. If you wish to have a loved one remembered at this Novena, there are envelopes available throughout the church, where you may list the names of your loved ones. The envelopes can be dropped in the collection basket at any of the Sunday Masses over the next few weeks. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Clothing Drive On behalf of the needy neighbors we serve, your St. Vincent de Paul Conference is having a Clothing Drive on Sunday, November 6th. A St. Vincent de Paul Society truck will be in the north parking lot from 7:30 am to 1 pm to accept your donations of clothing. For the past two years our parish was able to collect over 3,000 pounds of clothing to meet the increased demands the Society receives as we approach the colder winter. Our Social Ministry office gives a clothing voucher to anyone who comes to us in need, redeemable at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store free of charge. Please take this opportunity to check your closets for items you really don t need which could make a real difference to the poor who are in need. Thank you. Gloria Boyd, President Saint Vincent de Paul Conference -8-
FAMILY MASS LECTOR SCHEDULE PRO LIFE COMMITTEE October 30th November 6th November 13th 1st Jasmine Garnica 2nd Ciara Lennon Petitions: Audrey Brooker Intro: Daniel Corcoran 1st Nicole Dana 2nd Darla Petricca Petitions: Greg Marzano Intro: Allison Marzano 1st Audrey Mikowski 2nd Sarah Bush Petitions: Gabby Munge Intro: Jasmine Garnica For it was you who created my being, knit me together in my mother s womb. I thank you for the wonder of my being, for the wonders of all your creation. Psalm 139 ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY SOCIAL MINISTRY The Rosary Altar Society will be having their Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 12th from 10am to 6pm and on Sunday, November 13th from 8:30am to 2pm. They will be selling all new merchandise, Lucky Buck chances, delicious baked goods and raffle tickets. All raffles will be drawn on Sunday at 2pm. In addition, they will have vendors selling a variety of interesting items. So come and join them in the Auditorium on Saturday, November 12th from 10am until 6pm and again on Sunday, November 13th 8:30am until 2pm. The Social Ministry needs for this week are: Powdered milk, pasta sauce, all types of beans; red, white, black, etc. All canned vegetables (except string beans), small bags of white rice and tuna fish; toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner. Please remember the poor boxes as you leave church, they are the bread baskets of the needy. Thank you for your continued generosity. PARISH OFFERING Last weeks collection, Sunday, October 23rd was $10,325. Your goodness and generosity to Holy Spirit Church are very much appreciated. -9-
SATURDAY 5:00PM SUNDAY 8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:30PM MONDAY 5:00PM TUESDAY 12:00PM 7:30PM WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY 5:00PM SUNDAY 8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM 12:30PM October 29th - Vigil Mass Douglas & Irene Haskins October 30th - Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Betty, Ken & Kevin Doyle Freddy Pacheco Florence Littman Parishioners of Holy Spirit October 31st Purgatorial John Deiker November 1st ~ All Saints Jesus Mauricio Bermudez Mary Frassanito Patrick Devaney November 2nd ~ Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Josephine Berruti November 3th ~ Saint Martin de Porres, Religious Robert W. Fatscher, Jr. November 4th ~ Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop Aleyamma Korah November 5th - Weekday Michael Gallagher, Deceased Gaspare Maniscalco, Deceased William Lynch, Living Mariane Elie-Pierre Alejandro Rodriguezz, Deceased Thoma Joseph Fitzgerald November 5th - Vigil Mass Parishioners of Holy Spirit November 6th - Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Deceased Members of the Lavin Family Michael A. Castellano Mary Boer John Killian Monday, October 31, 2016 12:15 PM TOPS Meeting 7:15 PM AA Meeting 7:30 PM Family Mass Band Tuesday, November 1, 2016 7:30 PM Holy Spirit Players Rehearsals 7:30 PM Legion of Mary Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Thursday, November 3, 2016 6:30 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Group 7:15 PM AA Meeting Caf 7:30 PM Holy Spirit Players Rehearsals Friday, November 4, 2016 3:00 PM Rosary and Divine Mercy Saturday, November 5, 2016 7:00 AM AA Meeting 10:00AM Holy Spirit Players Rehearsal 3:45 PM Confession Sunday, November 6, 2016 Tickets for Anything Goes on sale after all Masses this weekend. -10-