A community of Faith hope and love Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 25, 2016 Praise the Lord, my soul.
516-731-4220 Phone/516-731-4355 Fax Email: Parish@StBernardChurch.org Website: www.stbernardchurch.org PASTORAL TEAM Father Ralph Sommer, Pastor Shepherd@StBernardChurch.org ext. 130 Father Joe Nohs, Associate Pastor FrNohsBest@StBernardChurch.org ext. 128 Deacon John Blakeney DeaconJohn@StBernardChurch.org 516-731-4220 Deacon James Flannery Aquinas69@gmail.com 516-731-4220 Deacon Timm Taylor DeaconTimm@StBernardChurch.org 516-731-4220 Father Patrick Abem, Chaplain in Residence patabem@gmail.com ext 124 Mrs. Susan Martin, Director of Religious Education RelEd@StBernardChurch.org 516-731-8511 Phone/516-731-7860 Fax The Religious Education Center is closed on Fridays. Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry PSM@StBernardChurch.org 516-731-6074 Ms. Sarah Kropac, Coordinator of Youth Ministry skropac@stbernardchurch.org Mrs. Mary Jane Witte, Director of Liturgical Music MJWitte@StBernardChurch.org ext. 142 Ms. Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate DVella@StBernardChurch.org ext. 143 Mrs. Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan Sacristan@StBernardChurch.org 516-731-4220 Mr. Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager ext. 120 Mr. Dimas Carbajal, Head of Maintenance Maintenance@StBernardChurch.org ext. 126 CYO Basketball: stbernardcyo.org Would you like to join our vibrant community of Faith, Hope and Love at St. Bernard s? Sign-up and get to know us at one of our monthly New Parishioner Registration and Welcome evenings! For information, call the parish office at 516-731-4220, or download a form from our website www.stbernardchurch.org. Click on Join St. Bernard s on the bottom of the home page form. If you move away, please notify us as well. S T. BERNARD S CATHOLIC CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT With faith, hope, and love the people of St. Bernard's parish family are on a mission to bring the gospel of Jesus Confessions: to the Levittown Community and beyond. Spiritual Life Schedule of Masses: Saturday: 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am (Family Mass), 10:30 am, 12 Noon, 5:30 pm (Youth Mass) Weekdays: 8:00 am Holy Days: see website: www.stbernardchurch.org Saturday: 4:00-5:00 pm. Weekdays: After the 8:00 am Mass Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena and Benediction: Monday: Check schedule on page 4. Morning Prayer: Monday through Saturday, 8:30 am, Prayer Room. Books are available. Baptism of Children: We welcome infants and children to our Christian community! Baptisms are held on select Sundays at 1:30 pm. Please contact the parish at least 3 months before an anticipated baptism even before a new child is born to ensure enough time to complete the baptism preparation process. Our three-step preparation process includes: 1) at-home reading and preparation by the parents; 2) an intake conversation with a member of our parish staff; and 3) participation with other parents in a Sunday morning gathering, which begins with attendance at our 9:00 am Family-friendly Mass. Please call 731-4220 or e-mail parish@stbernardchurch.org to request a Baptism information and preparation packet. Marriages: Church arrangements should be made at least 6 months before the marriage and before making any contracts with restaurants or caterers. Please call the Rectory to set up an appointment with a priest, 731-4220. Ministry to the Sick and Aging: If you are, or know of someone who is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the rectory at 731-4220. St. Vincent De Paul Society: 735-3218 Usher Coordinator: John Lyons (516) 390-5150 or Jlyons8234@gmail.com Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 pm, nine days prior to publication. You may email us at Bulletin@StBernardChurch.org or leave a printed copy in the inbox on the bulletin desk in the Parish Office. Thank you for your cooperation! 2
Town Meeting Today! E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org Block Party Success Thank you to all who made last Sunday s block party such a success. Sue Maher and her Rennaisance Group did a fantastic job organizing and hosting this community event. Thanks to the Knights of Columbus who grilled throughout the hot and steamy afternoon. Thanks to all who came and brought desserts to share. Congratulations to Jack Mahoney who won the Bernies Big Bucks Raffle -- the final prize was over $7,800. Thank you to all who supported the parish through the raffle. Saint Bernardwear More and more people are being spotted around town sporting our Saint Bernardwear tshirts, golf shirts --and soon our sweatshirts and jackets. Don t be left in the autumn cold. You can order your clothes with the Saint Bernard logo right from our online store at our website www.stbernardchurch.org and pay with credit card, debit card or using Paypal. We re having a very important town meeting today (repeated this coming Wednesday) for all parishioners as we will hear recommendations for the renewal of the parking lot, the repair of the leaking tower on the church, and some rather dramatic changes in building use at Saint Bernard s given by the engineering firm Sanfanandre Justin Architects who have been studying our parish plant for the past six months. This presentation will be the very first step in beginning a process to decide what to do on our parish property over the next five years. The recommendations could lead to a multi-million dollar set of projects so there is no way I could begin to make a decision without the input of parishioners. As you might know, we already have in reserve a half million dollars from the last capital campaign. But depending on what we eventually decide to do, we are going to need to raise more funds. First, however, as a parish community we need to come to a consensus as to what direction to take and the architect s report will get the conversation going. We re not going to make decisions at these meetings, just listen to the possibilities. Over the next weeks we ll need to discuss these ideas and figure out what direction we want to take. I mentioned last week that it would be a good thing to bring children who are old enough to understand to this meeting. They can see the community in action as we consider the future of their parish. When we include our youth early and often, they have a clearer sense that they are valued members of the parish. So, please join me for ONE of the following Town Hall Meetings in the gym: Sunday, September 25th at 3pm til 4:30pm OR Wednesday, September 28th at 7:30pm til 9pm I think our time together will be thought-provoking, creative, renewing and practical. I really hope to see you later today or on Wednesday evening. 3
Parish News NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY gathers this Saturday, October 1 at 8:00 pm in the Church. All are welcome to attend and spend time in adoration of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. The Rosary Society St. Bernard's Rosary Society will meet at 12:30 on Monday, October 3 rd in the prayer room of the church where we will pray the rosary together. All women of the parish are welcome. Mass Book 2017 Opening The Mass book will be open for intentions for 2017 on Thursday, October 6, 2016 8:30am 9:30am in the Marian (Blue) Room of the Parish Center. Gifts of treasure Sunday collections September 18, 2016 September 20, 2015 $ 12,892.00 $ 12,778.05 563 envelopes 596 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2,237.00 $ 1,945.75 Total Collection $ 15,129.00 $ 14,723.80 Second Collection Educational Support $ 2,719.25 270 envelopes Capital Campaign Goal: $1,000,000.00 Pledged: $1,199,925.00 Collected to date: $1,122,796.00 Please continue to fulfill your pledge commitment so that all of the planned projects can be accomplished. Thank you for your continued generosity. Faith Direct Have you enrolled yet? www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272 Happy News! Msgr. Graham has now returned to the Priest s Residence at Dominican Village. His address is: 565 Albany Avenue #368 Providence Building Amityville, New York 11710 Phone: 631-608-2314 Feel free to send a card, drop a note or make a phone call. Parish calendar (Subject to change) the Gifts of bread and wine for the weekend of September 24 th & September 25 th have been requested in loving memory of Marion Piller by Jen Traina & Linda Manton Monday, September 26 7:00 pm Bereaved Parents, Parish Center 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 7:30 pm Welcome Orientation, Parish Center Tuesday, September 27 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center 11:00 am Alzheimer s Support Group, Parish Center 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Gym 6:15 pm Children s Choir, Parish Center 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 316, Cafeteria 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room 7:00 pm Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 209 7:15 pm Catechist Training, Parish Center 7:30 pm AA Meeting, School Room 207 7:30 pm Choir Practice, Church Wednesday, September 28 7:00 pm Alzheimer s Support Group, Parish Center 4 7:30 pm Folk Group, Off-site 7:30 pm Town Meeting, Gym 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, September 29 9:00 am Zumba Gold, Parish Center 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 1:45 pm St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House 6:30 pm Newly Bereaved Support Group, Parish Center 7:30 pm Bible Study, Parish Center Friday, September 30 10:00 am Bible Study, Parish Center 6:00 pm Girl Scout Cadette Troup, Parish Center 7:00 pm Cub Scout 318 Pack Night, Cafeteria Saturday, October 1 10:15 am Special Ed, Parish Center
mass intentions This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Monday, September 26 8:00 am Marcella McNamara Tuesday, September 27 8:00 am Canonization of Blessed Frederic Ozanam & Rosalie Rendu Wednesday, September 28 8:00 am Ryan Christian Ballon Thursday, September 29 8:00 am Michael Tumbarello Friday, September 30 8:00 am Cynthia Simpson Saturday, October 1 8:00 am Helen & Howard Schaub, Elizabeth McMenemy, Irene Santora, Antoinette Vetere 5:00 pm John Fleming Sunday, October 2 7:30 am Hynes and Legere Families 9:00 am For All Parishioners 10:30 am John McLaughlin, Peggy Byrnes, Barbara Kretkowski, William Cudia 12 Noon Robert W. Fatscher, Jr. 5:30 pm Bridie Mullarkey Parish calendar (Subject to change) 11:00 am Women s AA Meeting, Cafeteria 8:00 pm Nocturnal Adoration, Church Sunday, October 2, Hospitality Sunday 8am 1pm K of C Raffle & Membership Drive All Day Youth Ministry Car Wash 4:15 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal, Church 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room 7:00 pm Men s Catholic Fellowship, Prayer Rom 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria For the Religious Education schedule, please go to the website: http://www.stbernardchurch.org/religious-ed-news Sacraments BANNS OF MARRIAGE First Time James Ricciardi, Our Lady of Grace, West Babylon Haydee Melara, Our Lady of Grace, West Babylon Michael Collins, Carolyn Daw, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown Baptisms We welcome into the parish the following new members Gianni Salvatore Calise Congratulations to the happy parents. FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Jennifer Cohen Jonathan Cohen Diane DeSalvo Joseph Ferrari Mary Flaherty Mary Fugina Colleen Gillin-Corley William Lacey Carol Manolis Gerry Markvitch Maureen Michel Baby Gavin Pierre Baby Grayson Pierre Frank Zizzo All names will remain on the list for 4 weeks after you call in. After that time we ask, if necessary, to call again. Thank you for cooperating and God bless all. Please pray for all those on our Long-term Sick List Baby Mason Francis Combs Susan Arena Arlene Barsch Kathleen Biscardi Eileen Bopp Irene Boyce Jean Caprera Rosemary Clark Ed Costello Roberta Curran Monica DeLaRosa Debra Dowdell Margaret Dowdell Jim Finlan Linda Fitz Kathleen Flaherty Rich Fuleki Teresita Gallego Regina Gorman Colleen Grasing John Guiffre Mike Hach Patricia Hafner Carolyn Hakim Suzanne Hanna Annette Hannon Cynthia Hansen Donna Hare John Hartofil Judy Hupfer Vicki Jacona Steve Jugan Jerome W. Kalkhof Anne Kalman Tia Mabanta Andrew Mahoney Lucy Marconi Gene McDonagh William McDonagh Teresa McDonald Dr. John McLaughlin Mary McLean John McMahon Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Raymond Pfeifer Catherine Pipinou Joan Rampolla Fred Rappa Laureen Quinn-Sturge Deanne Reilly John Rotondo, Jr. John Rotondo, Sr. Federico Rueda Terri Saccente Eve Saint Thomas Saint Keith Sessa Terry Sherwood Cynthia Simpson Norma Steiger David Testa Rosalie Travers Donna Vollaro Theresa Votta Richard Yankowski Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them Tina Vinci-Curreri Karen Doughney Thomas Gray Sheila Sweeney 5
YEAR OF MERCY OCT. 2015 NOV. 2016 Facing Widowhood A Series of Help and Support Pope Francis has proclaimed December 8, 2015- November 20, 2016 a Year of Mercy. In celebration, St. Bernard s will sponsor a series of monthly presentations designed to support families who are facing various challenges in their homes or community. Mrs. Judith Pickel Monday, October 17, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Parish Center Whether recently or long ago, when death takes one spouse, the remaining spouse is left without a partner, and life is forever changed. What are the practical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of this new season of life? Join us as we explore the challenges of widowhood for both men and women, and suggest ideas and resources for help. Judith Pickel has been active in ministry in the Catholic Church on Long Island for 32 years, the first twenty as a Director of Religious Education, and the last twelve as Pastoral Associate at the Parish of the Holy Cross in Nesconset. She is also a certified Spiritual Director. Widowed in 2004, Jude was married to her husband Jim for 37 years. She has two children and five grandchildren, and lives in Massapequa Park. Words of MERCY from Pope Francis:...Most of us were once foreigners. Over the course of the next year we will feature some thoughts from one of Pope Francis talks, homilies or writings. We invite you to think, talk and pray about what it might be saying to you and to our parish about our MISSION as followers of Jesus Christ as we seek with faith, hope and love to bring the Gospel to the Levittown community and beyond. In recent centuries, millions of people came to this land to pursue their dream of building a future in freedom. We, the people of this continent, are not fearful of foreigners, because most of us were once foreigners. I say this to you as the son of immigrants, knowing that so many of you are also descended from immigrants. From Pope Francis Address to the U.S. Congress, Washington DC, September, 2015 Why do you think people are sometimes fearful of foreigners?how does the experience of your immigrant ancestors or your own immigrant experience affect how you view foreigners entering our country today? 6
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate GOT FAITH QUESTIONS?? AWAKEN YOUR FAITH! An informal study and discussion group for people in their 20s-40s SAMPLE TOPICS: AM I SPIRITUAL? WHO IS JESUS? WHY GO TO MASS? DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT IS FAITH POSSIBLE TODAY? All are welcome. No topic off base. No registration Just come, and bring a friend! 6 Saturdays starts October 15, 9:00-10:15 a.m. Youth Ministry Room in the School Building Contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardchurch.org for information Becoming Catholic Does this apply to you or someone you know? Going to church but not baptized? Going to a Catholic church but not Catholic? Going to a Catholic church but not confirmed? Interested in finding out more about following Jesus as a member of the Catholic Church? Name: Phone: Best time to call: Place form in collection basket, or contact Diane Vella: 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardchurch.org 7
Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 St. Vincent de Paul: We are most grateful to everyone who helps us help our low income Levittown neighbors. Our pantry is truly a safety net for almost 100 families and we appreciate our parishioners support. This week, our pantry needs include: Hearty soups Oatmeal Canned pasta ( Chef Boy-ar-dee type) Again, thank you! Please remember the poor boxes and to buy one, get one free! Friends of the Poor Walk: On Saturday, September 24 th, our Vincentians and Charitable KIDZ participated in the Friends of the Poor Walk at Bethpage Community Park. They are grateful for the donations totaling $1613.50 given to them last weekend and will use all they received right here in our parish boundaries. Again, thank you! The Charitable KIDZ: The Charitable KIDZ are our young Vincentian teenage community service group which meets throughout the school year under the guidance of Carol and Ted Blach. The group is open to 8 th to 12 th graders (although some have stayed on after high school.) Their Welcome Meeting for the 2016-2017 year will be on Saturday, October 15 th in the Parish Center at 10:00. This group is very unique in that parents are welcome to accompany their teens to the meetings and activities, so it is an intergenerational activity! Young people who attend may count their hours of participation toward required community service time for Confirmation or school. Please think about joining this group or encouraging your teens to join. The KIDZ have a good time, make new friends and contribute positively to the life of others. Call our office if you have questions. The email is: Charitable KIDZ@aol.com. The Blue Wagon Returns: Just a reminder that our Blue Wagon will return to the 9:00 Family Mass on Sunday, October 16 th. At the time of the presentation of the gifts, the wagon will be placed in front of the altar. Our children are invited to bring forward non-perishable food items, or some change, for our food pantry. We hope our parents will encourage your children to participate. Sharing with those in need is a good habit to cultivate early on! Thanks! Free Guided Grocery Store Tour: In conjunction with AARP, Stop & Shop at 55 Motor Avenue in Farmingdale is offering free tours of their store to help those on limited budgets make healthy food decisions and stretch food dollars. The tours are on Tuesdays from 10-11 or 11:30-12:30 on: September 27; October 11, 25; November 1, 15, 29 and December 6. Call 1-855-850-2525 to register. Each participant will receive a Stop & Shop gift card! Fall Bereavement Groups: Our bereavement groups have begun, thanks to Dr. Lou Sabatini and our facilitators. If you have questions about bereavement support groups, please call our office. A complete list of groups meeting in the area can be found at drvc.org if you follow the bereavement tab. October is Respect Life Month: The national theme this year is MOVED by MERCY. The Diocese of Rockville Centre, through its Respect Life Office has provided us with many resources which we have in our office. Young people are encouraged to participate in the Respect Life Contest with an essay, poetry, music, photography or other media. For details, visit our office. We also have leaflets about caring for loved ones at life s end, post-abortion healing, every suicide is tragic, navigating infertility, attentiveness to creation and accompanying expectant mothers considering adoption. Materials are from the USCCB. Employment Opportunity: The Parish Outreach at St. Hugh of Lincoln in Huntington Station is in need of a part-time bilingual secretary (fluent Spanish a must). For consideration, please send your resume with cover letter to: Outreach@sthugh.org/yary@sthugh.org Please reference Outreach Secretary in the subject line in your email. 8
Catholics For Freedom of Religion - CFFR "Out of our memory of the Holocaust, we must forge an unshakable oath with all civilized people, that never again will the world stand silent." President Jimmy Carter, 1979 Shameful Silence by media on Christian genocide: The American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) is calling upon the U.N. to fight and protect Christians and other minorities from genocide at the hands of ISIS. In addition, on August 30, the ACLJ filed suit against the U.S. State Department after they failed to answer a request about what action the administration is taking to respond to, or stop, the genocide. It's been over 5 months since Secretary Kerry declared the ISIS atrocities as genocide. "...it is important that Secretary Kerry act quickly and decisively in advancing at the U.N. the cause of those Christians targeted by ISIS," said ACLJ. More than 1.3 million Christians have fled Iraq and another 1 million fled Syria according to the Knights of Columbus. Archbishop Auza, observer of the Holy See to the U.N., said, "We know of summary executions and mass beheadings, sexual violence, immolations, beheading and crucifixions." Countless thousands have been subjected to rape, enslavement and death. (cnsnews.com, 8/31/16; dailysignal.com, 6/20/16; christianpost.com, 5/26/16) "Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act." Eric Bonhoeffer, Lutheran pastor killed in Holocaust Pray, Learn and Act to preserve religious liberty. Visit www.cffor.org Mid-Week Mid-Morning Book Discussion In his 2014 novel Gray Mountain John Grisham takes on a serious but generally underreported environmental issue strip mining, otherwise known as mountaintop removal. Coal mining in Gray Mountain is as villainous an industry as insurance companies are in Grisham s The Rainmaker and law firms are in The Firm. At the center of this novel is one of Grisham s rare female protagonists, Samantha Kofer, a Wall Street lawyer given a leave of absence after the Great Recession of 2008, who suddenly finds herself interning at a struggling legal clinic in the desolate, impoverished Appalachian town of Brady, Virginia. Join your fellow parishioners for an informal discussion of this New York Times Best Seller on Wednesday October 12 at 10 AM in the St. Bernard s Parish Center. For more information contact Wally Rodier at wrodi@verizon.net or 516-731-6690. 9
Liturgy corner TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 25, 2016 Our Scriptures today invite us to reflect on how we treat those vulnerable and most in need. This would be a good time to reflect on the relationship between those involved in the parish s outreach ministries and those involved in liturgical ministries. The call to help others comes directly from sharing in the Eucharist. It is no coincidence that in the United States, the voices of those in the Liturgical Movement of the Twentieth Century went hand in hand with the call to social justice, exemplified in the lives of people like Dorothy Day and her ministry with the Catholic Worker. First Reading: Amos continues his denunciation of those who ignore the lot of others. In last Sunday s text it was the dishonest rich who care only about their own comfort, ignoring the plight of the poor. He does not condemn their wealth but their complacency. Their wealth allows them to have lavish meals and the best oils; they drink wine from bowls as though there was no end to the abundance they enjoy. Their selfish actions will lead to their exile. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm146 proclaims the faithful love of God who secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry and sight to the blind, loves the just, and protects the stranger. The tone of the text is in sharp contrast to the actions of those addressed by Amos. The nature of God s love will define the mission of Jesus. Second Reading: Paul s letter to Timothy encourages him to be faithful to the commandment of God until the return of Jesus Christ. Paul would know and expect that his letter would be read to the local gathering of believers and so the phrase I charge you could apply to those who listen to the reading of his letter as well as to Timothy. In this vein, the words of Paul s letter are addressed also to us. Gospel: Jesus addresses the Pharisees with a parable that contrasts the actions of a rich man and a poor man. The contrast between those who do not, as noted in the First Reading and the Responsorial Psalm is sharpened by the message of the parable. Jesus does not dwell on the status of the rich man but rather on his being oblivious to the needs of the poor man lying at his door ; he was his neighbor! Saints of the Week Monday, September 26. St. Cosmas and Damian ( 287) were brothers, possibly twins, who practiced medicine without accepting money for their services. They are known in the East as the anargyroi, meaning moneyless ones. As vibrant witnesses to the Christian faith, they were arrested during the Diocletian persecutions. When they refused to renounce their faith and engage in idolatrous worship, they were beheaded and cast into the sea. They are patron saints of twins, confectioners, the sightless, and many medical professions. Tuesday, September 27. St. Vincent de Paul, a French peasant, was ordained in 1600. As a parish priest in Paris, he founded a home for foundlings because it upset him to see so many babies abandoned by parents unable to care for them. He founded the Daughters of Charity with Louise de Marillac and the Congregation of the Mission (also known either as Vincentians or Lazarists), both dedicated to helping the poor and visiting prisons. Thursday, September 29. Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels. We celebrate the feast of three archangels, Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, the great heralds of salvation and defenders against the power of evil. St. Michael is guardian and protector of the Church, from its roots in Israel to the Church of today and beyond. In Hebrew, his name means who is like God. St. Gabriel, whose name means hero of God, announces that John the Baptist will be born to Elizabeth and Zechariah. He is entrusted with the most important task of revealing to Mary that she will bear the Son of God. Then, there is St. Raphael, whose name is Hebrew for God has healed. He is named in Tobit 12 as the one standing in the presence of God, and in 1Enoch (early Jewish writing) as the healer of the earth (10:7). Friday, September 30. St. Jerome. St. Jerome is the patron saint of scholars and librarians. With a great love of learning, and books, as a monk and priest he developed a passion for the interpretation of Sacred 10
Scripture. With a comprehensive knowledge of classical languages, St. Jerome produced a Latin text of the entire Bible eventually known as the Vulgate. He wrote numerous commentaries on several books of the Bible, including a highly reputable work on the Gospel according to Matthew. St. Jerome joins three other saints (Ambrose, Augustine, and Gregory the Great) as the first Doctors of the Church. Saturday, October 1. St. Thérèse of Lisieux of the Child Jesus. St. Thérèse of Lisieux of the Child Jesus (1873-1897), was a Carmelite nun. She is known as the Little Flower, was a spiritual athlete, but not in the same way as her contemporaries. Contrary to the spirituality of her time, which favored self-mortification and miraculous phenomena, she approached God through the ordinary. She is patron saint of the missions and a Doctor of the Church. Her book The Story of a Soul, was written at the request of her Mother Superior and is a sort of diary which tells the story of her little way. The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 25, 2016 Adults: What are the rewards of caring for the needs of the poor? Children: What is one thing you and your family could do this week to help those who are poor or sick? We Want Musicians and Singers Sourcebook 2016 October is the Month of the Holy Rosary Readings for September 25, 2016 - October 2, 2016 Sunday, September 25. Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Amos 6:1,4-7; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; Psalm 146:7-10; Luke 16:19-31. Monday, September 26. Job1:6-22; Psalm 17:1-3, 6-7; Luke 9:46-50. Tuesday, September 27. Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest. Job3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Psalm 88:2-8; Luke 9:51-56. Wednesday, September 28. Job 9:1-12, 14-16; Psalm 88:10-15; Luke 9:57-62. Thursday, September 29. Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels. Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 138:1-5; John 1:47-51. Friday, September 30. Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church. Job38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Psalm 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14; Luke 10:13-16. Saturday, October 1. Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church. Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Psalm 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Luke 10:17-24. Sunday, October 2. Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. Hebrews1:2-3; 2:2-4; 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9; Luke 17:5-10. Choir rehearsals are beginning again so please contact one of the following Directors to join one of our many wonderful choirs. Singers and musicians welcomed. The 5:30pm Sunday Mass is welcoming all High School, College and young adults. Just bring your instruments, voices and youthful exuberance to join this contemporary ensemble in praising God. Rehearsals are on Sunday before the 5:30 mass email Terrence Purtell - Director@terencePurtell.com. Children s Choir sings once a month at the 9am Sunday Mass -2nd Grade and higher. They rehearse on Tuesdays at 6:15pm in the Parish Center, call Dottie Monaco for more information 796-5631. Folk Choir joyfully sings the 9am Sunday Masses and rehearses on Wednesday evenings off site - call Carmen Greico 735-1939. Adult Choir leads the congregation at the 10:30am Sunday Mass and rehearses on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm in the Church call Mary Jane 731-4220 ext. 142. 11
DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION 28 th Annual Mass For Deceased Children Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 12:30 P.M. St. Agnes Cathedral 29 Quealy Place Rockville Centre, NY For more information, contact Deacon Darrell Buono, 516-678-5800 x200 / dbuono@drvc.org Golden Wedding Jubilee Liturgies This fall, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Church of St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa and on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Church of Christ the King in Commack. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 pm. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms and complete instruction can be obtained at the rectory. Registration must be received by the Office of Worship by October 7 th for the October 23 rd liturgy and by October 21 for the November 6 liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the spring for those who may find that more convenient. Dates for the spring celebrations will be communicated at a later time. If you have any questions you may call 516-678-5800, extension 207. HOLY INNOCENTS COUNCIL 3581 & AMERICAN LEGION POST 1711 Proudly Presents their 2 ND ANNUAL SPECIAL FRIENDS KARAOKE FUNDRAISER Sunday, October 30-2 to 6 pm Temple B'Nai Torah 2900 Jerusalem Avenue, Wantagh Food, Beer, Wine & Soda @ $20 per person All proceeds benefit Children with Down Syndrome, Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities For Information please call: Wayne Murphy 516-520-6603 or Jim McHale 516-796-0894 Sign up sheet at the Council Catholic High Schools of Long Island Open House Schedule Saturday, October 1, 2016 Kellenberg Memorial High School, 10:00am - 2:00pm Sacred Heart Academy, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Chaminade High School, 2:00pm 4:00pm Sunday, October 2, 2016 St. Anthony's High School, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday, October 15, 2016 McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School, 9:00am- 12:00pm Sunday, October 16, 2016 St John the Baptist High School, 10:30am - 2:00pm St Mary's High School, 2:00pm - 4:30pm For more information, go to: chsee.org/entrance-exam/open-house-information Women of faith looking to join a society with other women united by their faith in Jesus Christ, in their devotion to the Church and the Holy See are invited to join St. Bernard s Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Pius #1690. Rosarians with a desire to continue their involvement with other women of faith are encouraged and welcomed to join the court. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. We do fundraisers and donate to charities, administer scholarship programs, and strive to be the helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness. Catholic Daughters enjoy each other s company at meetings and find that hard work is easy with many helping hands and the parish and communities enjoy the fruits of our results. If interested and/or to learn more, please contact Rosemary Brunoforte (516) 796-0021 or Amelia Montgomery (516) 300-0483. 12
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ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE October 2016 C=Crossbearer A=Acolyte 1. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass B= Bookbearer 2. Please dress appropriately for Mass T=Thurifer 3. Please find replacements if you cannot serve 4. Please remember to sign in MASS October 1 & 2 October 8 & 9 October 15 & 16 October 22 & 23 Oct 29 & 30 5:00 pm Sat. 27th Sunday of 28th Sunday of 29th Sunday of 30th Sunday of 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time Ordinary Time Ordinary Time Ordinary Time Ordinary Time C Jayson Melgar Ryan Thompson Zac Martin Danny Russo Jared Paladino A Frankie Pietraniello Michael Pietraniello Greg Milau Anthony Louie Louie Sabino A Juliana Petraniello Frankie Pietraniello Elisa Montanino Eddie Cahill Russell Macias B Adriana Barkey Juliana Petraniello Isabella Montanino Robert Prosceo Ryan Paladino 7:30 am Sun. C Russell Macias Tyler Zorn Aidan McCaughey John Deegan Michael Manfredo A Scott Macias Shannon Zorn Kathy Aguilar Kaitlin Deegan Walter Vasquez A Anthony Louie James Mandi Louie Sabino Bridget Paddock Marcela Vasquez 9:00am Sun. C Daniel Russo Nicole Leshinsky Nicole Leshinsky Zac Martin Gina McGough A Elisa Montanino Chris Leshinsky Gina McGough Chris Leshinsky Colin Siegel A Chris Leshinsky Kevin Leshinsky Emilia Salazar Kevin Leshinsky Kevin Leshinsky B Isabella Montanino Alyssa Leshinsky Alyssa Leshinsky Alyssa Leshinsky Alyssa Leshinsky 10:30 am Sun. C Tyler McManus Kaitlin Deegan Eddie Cahill Jenna Summer Tyler McManus A Collin McVetty John Deegan Nicole Barsch Michael Pietraniello Bridget Paddock A James Mandi Jayson Melgar Lauren Barsch Juliana Petraniello Emilia Salazar B Frankie Vespa Adriana Barkey Isabelle Torre Adriana Barkey Kevin Prosceo 12 noon Sun. C Britney Cardenas James May Michael Manfredo Michael Barsch Liam Burden A Bridget Paddock Kenneth Gonzalez Russell Macias Elisa Montanino Eddie Cahill A Kathy Aguilar Colin Siegel Scott Macias Lauren Barsch Kenneth Gonzalez B Isabelle Torre Isabelle Torre Keith Macias Isabella Montanino Frankie Vespa 5:30 pm Sun C Tyler Zorn Walter Vasquez Jenna Summer Ryan Thompson Aidan McCaughey A Shannon Zorn Marcela Vasquez Shannon Zorn Collin McVetty Greg Mialu A Colleen Daly Colleen Daly Britney Cardenas Kenneth Gonzalez Kathy Aguilar HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES To: Anthony Louie 10/5 15
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