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March 25, 2018 2 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 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Sunday, March 25, 2018 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Helen & William Hayfield+, Elizabeth Iadevaia+, Michael L. Albino+ 12:00pm Mario Piscitelli+, Giuseppe Buffalino+ Angelo & Vincenza Abbatiello+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Monday, March 26, 2018 8:30am Andrea Trezza+ Tuesday, March 27, 2018 8:30am Philip DeDora, Sr.+ Wednesday, March 28, 2018 8:00am Morning Prayer 8:30am Bob Defilippis+ Thursday, March 29, 2018 Holy Thursday 8:30am Morning Prayer 7:30pm Mass of the Lord s Supper Friday, March 30, 2018 Good Friday 8:30am Morning Prayer 3:00pm Solemn Liturgy Ministers for Saturday and Sunday March 31st & April 1st Easter Sunday Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 8:00am 10:00am 12:00pm 2:00pm Saturday, March 31, 2018 8:30am Morning Prayer 7:30pm Easter Vigil : Woon C. Yeo+ Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Alfonso Iadevaia+, Walter Fay+, Ints. of George & Diana Robedee 12:00pm Mario Piscitelli+, Kenneth Wilkinsen+, Angelo & Vincenza Abbatiello+, Patrice Mulvihill+ 2:00pm Youth of St. Francis, George & Evelyn Lenz+ 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 Please pray for the sick of the Parish Luigi Aliperti, Marilyn Bossi, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Pamela Chan, Joe Clines, Denise Cotuleo, Paul DeStefano, Walter Dichurt, Susan DiSalvo, Lorraine Drouin, Baby Layla Rose Edwards, Peggy Evans, Gerard Emma, Walter Fay, 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, Janice Kerr, 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, 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 Scheppke, Grace Schimmel, Eleanor A. Thompson, Frank Tumino, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Diana Willis, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
March 25, 2018 3 As you read this message, you have in all probability already received your blessed palm for this year s Holy Week. Please remember to place it and keep it in an honored and visible spot in your home (through Easter). The palm represents the victory of Jesus as our Messiah and King over sin and death. This is symbolically celebrated by commemorating Jesus s entry into Jerusalem and the spontaneous joy of the crowds. Soon however, the mood would change; soon the plotting that would lead to Jesus s death would take place. In fact, on Palm Sunday we read the entire Passion story from the Gospel and the focus soon shifts to His Cross and suffering. The very name of the liturgy becomes clearer - Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Jesus s earthly triumph in time was short-lived; His heavenly victory which we celebrate at Easter is eternal. Easter now is all about joy in the Lord s resurrection. The palm we hold in our hands now reminds us of the route that we must follow (through Good Friday with its suffering and cross) to that glorious day and with all its excitement and promise. Next Sunday is Food Collec on Sunday Baskets will be available at the doors of the church for your contribu ons. Please help to feed the hungry of the parish.
March 25, 2018 4 Time, Talent & Treasure Fostering Stewardship as a way of life Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!! (Regular Sunday Offertory) Last week s weekly offering: TBA Last year s weekly offering: $9,102.00 Bulletin Reflection Good stewards strive to conform their lives to that of Christ - emptying themselves of all pride and putting themselves at the service of others. Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who commit to supporting the Vision and Mission of Jesus - to build the Kingdom of God - by serving others through ministry. March 25-Palm Sunday: Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the holiest of Christian weeks. Let us pray for the grace to take up our own cross and to follow Jesus through death to new life. During Lent, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring the mercy of Jesus into the hearts of the poor by assisting families by providing food, gifts and money for utility and rent bills. 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 SUNDAY READINGS for next week, April 1st: Acts 10:34a, 37 43 He commissioned us to preach to the people and tes fy that he is the one appointed by God. Col 3:1 4 or 1 Cor 5:6b 8 Think of what is above, not what is on earth. Check out our new CDs $4 each Many titles to choose from! Jn 20:1 9 or Mk 16:1 7 Then the other disciple also went in and he saw and believed. Send us your email if you would like to start receiving Bringing Home the Word, a weekly message based on the Sunday Scripture readings. The Weekly St. Francis Booster Club Winner will be announced next week! Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory. Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!
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March 25, 2018 6 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
March 25, 2018 7 St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner Needs Donations: Huggies diapers sizes, 3,4,5 and 6. We also need baby wipes and shampoo. We thank you so much for your generosity as always. Donations should be placed in the wooden bins in the Hallway to left of the vestibule. First Saturday devotions at St. Francis @ 11:00am. Join us for Confession & Rosary Holy Mass at 11:30am Your Parish School INVITES YOU TO OPEN HOUSES Every Wednesday 9-11am TRINITY HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER YOUR CHILD AND YOUNG ADULT Early Childhood - Elementary - Middle School Grades Nursery 8th Trinity Regional School offers half and full day programs in our Early Childhood Program for 3 and 4 year olds, a Full Day Kindergarten Program for 5 year olds, an Elementary Program for Grades 1-4 and a Middle School Program for Grades 5-8. Our Early Childhood Program lays the foundation for a child to become thinking, caring student. Our Elementary program teaches our students all the major subject areas and students participate in Field Trips, Contests and STEM activities. In our Middle School program students receive instruction in the major subject areas in a Departmental fashion. 8th grade students take Regents exams in Science and Math. All Students receive daily instruction in our Catholic faith. DON'T MISS OUT Join the Trinity Family. You will be glad that you did! Call 631-261-5130 for additional information 1025 5th Avenue, East Northport Our Lady s Home Visitation Program At St. Francis of Assisi The statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be visiting the home of: 3/23/18 Anne & Tom Buckley 3/30/18 Don & Dawn Chaffin If you would like to be added to the list, please call Rosy 631-651-8431 or Barbara 631-757-1794 FRIEND US! Find information and pictures on parish activities. www.facebook.com/stfrangreenlawn Check out our new Photo Gallery on our website, www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org.
March 25, 2018 8 Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang St Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn 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 4/15 Facilitators: Leslie Kulewicz 754-2132, Ivonne Porpora 499-3780 This month we made 721 Sandwiches!! Thanks to all who helped! *For applications and further information about retreats and mission trips go to: capuchin.org 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
March 25, 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 Volunteers Needed! Paumanack Village is looking for volunteers interested in helping with food pick up from Island Harvest in Hauppauge on Monday mornings each week. The food is picked up at the warehouse and then dropped off at Paumanack Village 3 & 4. Anyone interested in helping should contact Mary D'Agostino, Service Coordinator, Paumanack Village 1 & 2. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear. As we celebrate Palm Sunday, let us keep our ears open to the love from our spouses and God by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Apr 27-29, 2018 in Huntington, NY and Nov 16-18, 2018 in Huntington, NY. For more information, call John & Toni Torio at 877-697-9963 or visit them at http://www.wwmeli.org. 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. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP: St. Mary s Parish in East Islip is offering a free 8 week support group for adults who are struggling to cope with the death of a loved one. Registration is required for this group, which begins on Wednesday, May 9 th from 7:00-9:00 pm. The group will run for 8 consecu ve weeks through June 27 th. Refreshments will be served. For information and/or registration, please call the rectory @ (631) 581-4266, x-100. Please note the groups are open to people of all faith denominations. In order to participate in this group, the death must have occurred prior to February 21, 2018. Please Patronize Our Bulle n Adver sers Thanks to our adver sers who sponsor this bulle n. Support them with your business.