Church of the Holy Spirit (516) 354-0359 - August 19 th, 2018 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 Baptisms Please contact: Deacon Lachlan at Ext 112 to make arrangements for your child s baptism. Confessions Saturday: 3:45 PM- 4:45 PM Sacrament of Matrimony Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the ceremony and before arrangements are made for the reception. Please contact Fr. Grieco at frgrieco@yahoo.com
Pastor s Page Gala Dance Saturday, October 27, 2018 5:00 P.M. Mass @ Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston 6:00 P.M. Cocktail Hour 7:00 P.M. Dinner, Dance and D.J. Open Bar Prayer, Food and Fun! Please consider joining us for a night of camaraderie, friendship and total relaxation. The cost is $80 per person. If you do not drive or prefer not to drive at night, we will get you a ride so pease do not allow this to prevent you from coming. Choose your table, sit with your friends; just make this request clear when you fill out the form. Please register ASAP. Although we have plenty of room at this time, space is limited. We look forward to hearing from you. PLEASE PRINT Name: Phone: Email: Amount of check: Check Number: Please make checks payable to Holy Spirit Parish Mail or drop off at rectory, 16 South 6 th Street New Hyde Park, New York 11040 ***groups wishing to sit together must submit all names and payments together. -2-
Deacon Lachlan The Holy Father, Pope Francis, will be in Ireland this week attending the World Meeting of Families in Dublin. This event is held every three years in different locations throughout the world. The 2015 meeting was held in Philadelphia. Among the many pilgrims to this event will be our own Bishop Barres and a number of clergy and families from our diocese. Also present will be the Perez Lonegro family from Rosario in Argentina. This family isthe present day Brady Bunch.or for those with even longer memories..the old movie, Yours, Mine and Ours, with Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda. Pablo Lonegro was widowed and had 3 children, and Liliana Perez also a widow, had 6 children. They met and eventually married, and they now have another child, Tomas. The picture above was taken on a trip to Disney World. At the World Meeting of Families, Pablo and Liliana will have an opportunity to speak about how to pass on the faith in the home today. Liliana is a psychologist who specializes in family education. While she recognizes the importance of religious education, she insists that the most important teachers are the parents who must preach through example. Parents transmit the faith to their children by, living it with joy, giving testimony and sharing the faith with them from the moment they are born. Just as her mother did, Liliana reads bedtime stories to her children.stories of saints of the Blessed Mother stories from the Bible. When the family is thankful for something, a prayer is said in thanksgiving. Sunday Mass was.and is a family affair there was never any question of not attending Mass. She did say however, that when her kids became teenagers, she went through a period when they wanted to stand in the back like teenagers throughout the world but she said that with the solid faith formation they received.they eventually out grew the teenage rebellion stage. Besides raising ten children, Liliana has also written a series of 15 books on families that are being used in Catholic schools throughout Latin America. Liliana has great experience in the education field, but she stresses that the parents are the first and the main teachers in the ways of the faith. However, she also insists that we must also cooperate closely with the religious education offered by our schools and parishes. because they also play a key role in the formation of our children. So we can take it from an expert Liliana Perez Lonegro..mother of ten, teacher, author, and psychologist. Raise your children in the ways of faith by your example. Bring them to Mass.not an option.and cooperate closely with the religious education offered by your school and parish. A recipe for success. May Almighty God bless us, protect us from all evil, and lead us into everlasting life. Amen -3-
September 11 th Memorial Mass 9-11 Anniversary Mass {This Mass is scheduled for Sunday, September 9 th @ 11:00 A.M. please save this date.} Every year, with the help of the New Hyde Park Fire Department, we remember our local heroes who lost their lives on that tragic day 17 years ago. The names of those we lost will be mentioned and acknowledged at this Mass, bells will ring as we pray for each person. Additionally, we take this time to publicly thank our very own New Hyde Park Fire Department for all the good, and life-saving, work they do all year long. We are so blessed to have them and ask for your support by being a part of this beautiful Mass. Again, please save this date. Thank you! The Holy Spirit Players THE HOLY SPIRIT PLAYERS ARE HAVING AUDITIONS FOR THE MUSICAL "ANNIE" ON AUGUST 28, 29, & 30 AT 7:30 PM IN THE AUDITORIUM. DREAMS CAN COME TRUE FOR SOME LITTLE GIRL OF THE PARISH TO BE "ANNIE" OR ONE OF THE ORPHANS. ALL PARTS ARE OPEN FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. (WE ALSO NEED A DOG TO PLAY 'SANDY') PLEASE COME AND AUDITION FOR THIS WONDERFUL SHOW WHICH WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER. 30 th, DECEMBER 1 st & 2 nd -4-
Catholic Young Adults 50/50 Club IT'S TIME TO RENEW. August 19 will be the last drawing for most of the 50-50 Club subscribers. Therefore, if you have not already renewed your subscription now is the time. Just place your check for $100 in an envelope clearly marked for 50-50 Club and either mail to 16 So. 6th St., New Hyde Park, NY 11040 or place in the collection basket on Sunday marked for 50-50 Club. Please renew in order to have your name placed in the bin for the September drawing. Questions: Rich or Maureen McCabe 516 248-2820 or email richmo70@aol.com. Catholic Faith Network We are excited to announce that Telecare TV is rebranding itself to the Catholic Faith Network (CFN) effective September 7, 2018. Catholic Faith Network will continue to provide original content, daily Masses and devotions along with reporting on news from the Vatican and nationwide. In addition to a new look, over ten new series will begin airing this fall. A new logo has been created to reflect the mission and values, which is now part of the Catholic Faith Network identity. CFN is available on Cablevision channel 29/137, Time Warner Channel 471 and Verizon FiOS channel 296. You can also view the network on demand and live streaming at www.cfntv.org and on our social media platforms. -5-
Family Mass August 5 th FAMILY MASS LECTOR SCHEDULE: August 19, 2018 Intro: Ciara Lennon First Reading: Hailey Brooker Second Reading: Prescilla Ferri Petitions: Rosie Zehnter August 26, 2018 Intro: Ewan Zehnter First Reading: Sarah Bush Second Reading: Eamonn Lennon Petitions: Allison Marzano September 2, 2018 Intro: Gregory Marzano First Reading: Linda Cheung Second Reading: Ian Alana Petitions: Sean Andrade If you are unable to make a Mass please call or text: Marie Scandura at: (516)279-8381 -6-
Mass Intentions and Calendar SATURDAY August 18 th Vigil 5:00 PM Parishioners of Holy Spirit SUNDAY August 19 th Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Joseph Doherty 9:30 AM Donald Barbieri 11:00 AM Leah Kuczinski 12:30 PM Joyce McCabe MONDAY August 20 th Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church 8:30 AM Purgatorial Society TUESDAY August 21 st St. Pius X, Pope 8:30 AM Sister Helen Chasse WEDNESDAY August 22 nd The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 AM Harold Monroe THURSDAY August 23 rd Saint Stephen of Hungary Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin 8:30 AM Harold Monroe FRIDAY August 24 th ~ Saint Bartholomew, Apostle 8:30 AM Mr. Frank Grieco SATURDAY August 25 th 8:30 AM Multiple Intentions Clarence O Brien, Joseph Protsko, Dorothy Murphy, Johanne Weine, Constancia Lumba 5:00 PM (Vigil) Josephine Mastrapolo SUNDAY August 26 th Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Parishioners of Holy Spirit 9:30 AM Leah Kuczinski 11:00 AM Joseph Lucie 12:30 PM Paul and Rose Certa MONDAY, August 20 th 12:15 PM Tops Meeting 7:15 PM AA Meeting TUESDAY, August 21 st 10:00 AM Legion of Mary THURSDAY, August 23 rd 7:15 PM AA Meeting Cafe FRIDAY, August 24 th 3:00 PM Rosary SATURDAY, August 25 th SVDP Appeal (Walkathon) 7:00 AM AA Meeting 3:45 PM Confessions Janet Rossano Vincent Sauchelli Florence Krupski Danielle DeFilippis Emelia Arroyo Joe and Flo Grimm Ted Diamond Doug Wilson Patty Scorcia Nancy Krouter, Frank Sequino Tom Marino, Tomasa Kudelycz Bernard Duffy Marie Lappin Ninabeth Palces Ray McKnight This week s Candle Burns in Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Campiscano From the family This week s Bread and Wine is in Loving Memory of ELIZABETH NERZ From the Biddick Family -7-
Sunday Scripture Reflection Readings for the Week of August 19, 2018 Sunday: Prv 9:1-6/Ps 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 [9a]/Eph 5:15-20/ Jn 6:51-58 Monday: Ez 24:15-24/Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21 [cf. 18a]/Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10/Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30, 35cd-36ab [39c]/ Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/ Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [Ez 36:25]/Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Rv 21:9b-14/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/Jn 1:45-51 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 10b]/ Mt 23:1-12 Next Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23 [9a]/Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69 Living Stewardship: We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who thank God by sharing the Good News through sacramental preparation ministries such as Pre-Cana, Baptismal Preparation, First Penance, Confirmation Catechesis and R.C.I.A. August 19 th, 2018 20 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME In this Sunday s Gospel, the conflict escalates in the Bread of Life Discourse. Confusion is mounting in the crowd. How can this man give us his flesh to eat? Their minds were thinking literally, not mystically. Jesus doesn t seem to help, however, and only drives His point home with more emphasis. Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Jesus would later institute the Eucharist at the Last Supper. There he would definitively establish the sacramental reality in which bread and wine become substantially His own Body and Blood. We celebrate this sacrament in the Mass. Perhaps we do not always understand what we receive. My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. What is the essence of food and drink? Food nourishes our bodies, providing essential calories for our survival. Water is used throughout the body to cushion joints, regulate body temperature, and protect sensitive tissues like the brain. When we receive the Eucharist, we receive the spiritual equivalent of these essential elements. Like water, the Eucharist strengthens the sanctifying grace moving through us. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. The Eucharist connects us intimately to Jesus and confirms our union with Him. That is why we abstain from the Eucharist while in a state of mortal sin. It would be a contradiction and deep disrespect to these words of Jesus. To receive the Body and Blood of Jesus is not a right but a gift we receive with deep humility. As we receive the Bread of Life, grace strengthens our love, separates us from sin even wiping away venial sins unifies us with the universal Church, and helps commit us to humble service. Together we are nourished for our mission in the world! PARISH OFFERING The collection for last week, Sunday, August 12 th, 2018 was $9,294. Your kindhearted generosity to Holy Spirit Church is very much appreciated. In today s second reading, St. Paul reminds us that, blessed by the Lord, the good steward should give thanks to God the Father always and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Banns of marriage First Time: Ashley Dempsey and Thomas Burke -8
Bulletin Information PASTORAL STAFF For bulletin announcements, please send requests to djliguori@aol.com Also please CC frgrieco@yahoo.com Cameron@optonline.net Please be sure to write: HOLY SPIRIT BULLETIN REQUEST in the subject box Deadline is Monday by10am Parish Social Ministry Holy Spirit Social Ministry for our children once again. (note books, loose leaf paper and binders, pens pencils, rulers, back packs, etc) We thank you for your continued generosity and assistance to our pantry. Our needs for the week are: canned meats (Spam, corned beef hash, etc) cans of Chef Boyardee, peanut butter & jelly, pancake mix and syrup, size 4, 5 baby diapers. We will be collecting school supplies for our children once again. (note books, loose leaf paper and binders, pens, pencils, rulers, backpacks, etc) We thank you for your continued generosity and assistance to our pantry. 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 Deacon John J. Hogan Ext. 132 E-mail:jhoganhs@gmail.com Religious Education Office Ext. 132 (During class times Ext. 133) E-mail: holyspiritred@holyspiritli.org Music Director: Mary Bolan Ext. 176 Bulletin - Deborah Liguori E-mail: djliguori@aol.com Parish Social Ministry Tom Friel, Director Ext. 138 E-mail: TFriel@holyspiritli.org Website: www.holyspiritnhp.com Coordinator: May O Boyle Deegan E-mail: HolySpiritWebsite@gmail.com Rectory Office Ext. 117 Phone: 516-354-0359 Fax: 516-354-2611 Rectory Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday: Closed Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Religious Education Office Hours: Mondays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursdays: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Church Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday: 7:00 am - 6:15 pm Sunday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Emergency call (516) 880-2936 -9
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