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 Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor Rev. Francois Eale, In Residence Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus Deacon Allan Longo, Faith Formation Deacon James Byrne Deacon Jean Cantave Masses: Saturdays: 4:30pm Sundays: 8am, 10am, 12pm & 5pm (Christian Rock Mass) Weekdays: 8:30am
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. 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 Altar Servers Diane Young 631-651-5584 DCYoung183@aol.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 Hospital Ministry: Dcn. Jim Byrne: 631-757-3389 Ushers: Paul Sepp: 631-368-7673 St. Vincent de Paul Society Meets semimonthly in the auditorium.631-651-2655 In-Home Pre-Cana Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo 631-271-3566 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 Trinity Regional School 1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 631-261-5130 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. Devotional Life First Friday 9:00am 10:00am 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: Sacred Heart Holy Hour 6:30pm 7:30pm Fridays: Patriotic Holy Hour 2:00pm 3:00pm Adoration Mondays & Fridays 9am-5pm Pastoral Advisory Council Neil Coscio, Chairperson: 631-261-0816 Haitian Mass Every 3rd Saturday: 6:30pm Deacon Jean Cantave : 631-896-3747 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.
September 16, 2018 3 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, September 16, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Janice Kerr+, Patricia Fusrao+, Patricia Notaroberto+ 12:00pm Karen Costello+, Richard Barber+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Patricia Fusaro+, Adrienne Joseph+ Monday, September 17, 2018 8:30am Karen Costello+ Tuesday, September 18, 2018 8:30am In Thanksgiving to St. Padre Pio Wednesday, September 19, 2018 8:30am Jean & Frank Garvey+ Thursday, September 20, 2018 8:30am Fr. Robert E. Mason+ Friday, September 21, 2018 8:30am Lina Stumbo+ Saturday, September 22, 2018 4:30pm Ins. Of John & Karen McKenna (62nd Wedding Anniversary), Patrice Mulvihill+ Sunday, September 23, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Patricia Fusaro+, Peggy Dissler+, Michael Callejo+ 12:00pm Angela Kulewicz+, Karen Costello+, Barbara Bove+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Adrienne Joseph+ Ministers for Saturday and Sunday September 22nd & 23rd Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Thomas Lemp, Gisele Nelson, Sean Pugni, Patrick Brennan Lector: Mary Lemp Altar Servers: Christopher Reyes Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Dolores Dooley, Helen Flanders, Joan Collins, Rachel DeRiso, Ellen Levanti Lector: Diane Lake Altar Servers: Kathryn Morgan 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Joseph Dissler, Charles Giardino, Judy McKenna, Carol Nucci Lector: Peter Dowd Altar Servers: Valerie Giannotti 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo, Lorraine Longo, Nancy Christensen, Laura Ferrante, Barbara Beller Lector: Paul Papa Altar Servers: Tiernan Emprimo 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Cathy Kitakis, Diane Young Lector: Michael Kitakis Altar Servers: James Butron SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday Monday: St. Robert Bellarmine; Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset Wednesday: St. Januarius Thursday: Ss. Andrew Kim Taegon and Paul Chong Ha-sang and Companions Friday: St. Matthew Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary Saint Francis Parish/Hun ngton Hospital Eucharis c Schedule Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby September 23rd: *Laurette DeCabia, Carol Ann Gallo Russo, Gabriella Horvath, Ginny Moore, Mary Ann Farmer, Irene Levee Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Marilyn Bossi, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Lorraine Drouin, Baby Layla Rose Edwards, Peggy Evans, Gerard Emma, Paul Gabel, John Geiss, Madison Gilbert, Cindy Giordano, Kathleen Gleason, Harry Golding, Carolyn Hansen, Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Bonnie Inzalaco, Courtney Kane, Helen Kempski, Kathleen Kessler, Sidney Klebenoff, Frank Kotasek, Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Dawn Levchenko, 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, Irene Phillips, Concetta Porter, Frances Powers, Elizabeth Quartin, Joseph Rakowski, Sonia Ritchel, Lillian Sanchez, Marlene & Walter Scheppke, Grace Schimmel, Marian Santosus, Eleanor A. Thompson, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
September 16, 2018 4 St. Francis of Assisi 8th Annual Parish Booster Club Weekly and Monthly Winners! Weekly Prize: $60.00 Monthly Prize: $600.00 At Christmas the monthly prize is doubled to $1200.00! Tickets are $50.00 each. Your ticket remains in play for an entire year! Tickets were mailed home and are also available at the Rectory! Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) Sept. 2nd s weekly offering: TBA Last year s weekly offering: $9,590.00 Bulletin Reflection In the second reading today, St. James has harsh words for those who do not put their faith into actions. May we be such good stewards of God s gifts to us that we can never be accused of having faith that does nothing in practice. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who put their faith into action by using their gifts freely in support of our parish ministries and community activities. September 16-Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: In today s Gospel Jesus says If a man wishes to come after me, he must deny his very self, take up his cross, and follow in my steps. The cross of Jesus and the crosses of his members can evangelize us: the sick, who bear illness with courage; the grieving, who hope against hope; the dying, who clearly trust in the resurrection; the suffering of our poor brothers and sisters who are hungry and homeless, but who still trust in God s love. Is there a neighbor or friend of yours who is in temporary need because of a loss of a job or an illness? Please leave a message for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul we want to help! SUNDAY READINGS for next week, September 23rd: Wisdom 2:12, 17 20Let us see whether his words be true; let us find out what will happen to him in the end. James 3:16 4:3For where jealousy and selfish ambi on exist, there is disorder and every foul prac ce. Mark 9:30 37[Jesus said,] Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings.
September 16, 2018 5 Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist Mondays & Fridays 9am 5pm We witness this miracle at every mass. Jesus, with His great love for us, remains with us to adore in tabernacles and chapels in all Catholic Churches throughout the world. Come visit with Him. The Physical Presence of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist. By the words of consecration, they (the bread and wine) become the Body and Blood of Christ. He becomes Present whole and entire, it is physical reality and bodily presence. (cf. Mysterium Fidei #56) For more information contact: Buckleys @ 631-651-2619 or Lobassos @ 631-486-2155 The Weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner for 9/10 will be announced next week! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week! FORMED on the go! Get FORMED Now! It s EASY and FREE to Register! Go to www.stfrancisgreenlawn.formed.org Click Register and enter your name, email address and desired password You re all ready to access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED! SAVE THE DATE! PARISH MISSION! Dates: Monday, Oct. 1st, Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, Wednesday, Oct. 3rd Presenters: Deacon Eddie Endsley, PH.D & Deacon Robert Herrman, CPM Topics: How to Deal with Life s Tough Issues Joy of Our Catholic Heritage Art of Prayer Transforming Anger Through Compassion And many more! Don t miss this one. Deacons Eddie and Robert have been here before and were very well received by the parish!
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September 16, 2018 7 Remembering and Caring for our Senior Priests Do you ever think about a favorite Pastor or Parish Priest and wonder how they are and where they may be living? Well, for our Senior Priests who are living at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility in Amityville, life is good and sometimes very busy. Even in retirement our senior priests retain roles as our shepherds, and St. Pius X enables these dedicated men who live there to be fully engaged members of the community. Still on duty, they serve as our teachers, counselors, and spiritual leaders. The special collection for retired priests living at St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility will take place next weekend. Please be as generous as possible! Thank You! www.drvc.org/stpiusx Parish Pilgrimage to the Holy Land October 13-22 Fr. Peter is our Spiritual Guide (206TOURS) Price $3,999.00 All inclusive If interested call Fr. Peter at Rectory ASAP, over 25 people are already enrolled Attention Eucharistic Ministers! We are in desperate need of EMs for the homebound. The number of homebound in our parish has greatly increased. Please call the Rectory if you can help! 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 To all Volunteers and Members of Ministries at St. Francis! Thanks to all of you belong to a ministry or volunteer in any capacity at St. Francis. Many new volunteers have signed up after our Stewardship campaign. PLEASE NOTE: ALL VOLUNTEERS IN OUR CHURCH MUST MEET THE DIOCESAN REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE: Submit a Background Screening Form Submit a Code of Conduct Form Submit a Volunteer Request Form Attend a VIRTUS training session (a 3 hour class in the protection of our children) If you re a new volunteer and you haven t filled these forms out or attended VIRTUS, please do so right away. Forms and information can be obtained through your ministry head, at the rectory, or by contacting Anita Modelewski at 631-754-6436. Thank you! Check out our new CDs $4 each Many titles to choose from!
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September 16, 2018 9 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. Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 9/14/17 9/21/18 9/28/18 10/5/18 Fran Azzara Fran Azzara Don & Dawn Chaffin Don & Dawn Chaffin If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794 The St. Francis chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is looking for volunteers. All are welcomed to help assist the needy in our own neighborhood as we stay within church boundaries. Please contact Phil DeDora at returncomplete@aol.com if you can help! FRIEND US! Find information and pictures on parish activities. www.facebook.com/ stfrangreenlawn www.facebook.com/starfishcoffeehouse www.facebook.com/st-fran-youth-514028458626600 Check out our new Photo Gallery on our website,
September 16, 2018 10 Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang St Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn Altar Servers are needed! If you can help please contact Deacon Allan at 754-6436 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 Not sure about joining, come check out the 5 pm Sunday Mass and see what it s all about! 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 9/16 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 418 Sandwiches!! Thanks to all who helped! Jr. Choir Calling all boys and girls, grade 2 and up. 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: AnthonyDidonna@gmail.com
September 16, 2018 11 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 Knights of Columbus St. Joseph council of the Greenlawn/Centerport area are looking for Catholic men to join our Catholic fraternity. If you are interested in doing charitable and helping those in need, please call: 754-9488 and leave a message with your contact info. Thank you 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. Kellenberg Hosts 7th Annual Food & Wine Expo Please join us for the 7th Annual Food & Wine Expo on Saturday, September 29th from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. This popular evening of delicious food and fun features culinary treats provided by some of Long Island s most popular eateries, as well as fine wines and craft beers. The evening will also include various raffle prizes. The cost for the evening is $40 for advanced tickets and $50 for walk-ins. New This Year! Guests may add onto their registration to reserve their own table for 8 people in the cafeteria for an additional $100. Your own table provides the perfect place to relax with friends as you sample all of the culinary delights of the evening! Space is limited, so early registration for private tables is recommended. For more information visit kellenberg.org/expo or contact Mrs. Denise Miles at MrsMiles@kellenberg.org or (516) 292-0200 ext 245.