Mar. 27, 2016 - St. Gertrude`s Church

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERTRUDE
28 School Street
Bayville, N.Y. 11709
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Masses
Saturday:
8:30am & 5:00pm
Sunday:
7:30, 9:30 (Family Mass)
11:30am
Weekdays: 8:30am
Holy Day: 5:00pm Vigil Mass
8:30 am & 7:30pm
Rosary every morning after 8:30 Mass.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
Benediction 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesdays except holidays.
Reconciliation/Confession:
Saturdays: 4:00-5:00pm & by appointment
CLERGY OF THE PARISH
Rev. Stephen J. Brigandi, Pastor
Fr. Archie Faustino, Visiting Priest
Deacon Ted Kolakowski
PARISH OFFICE:
Phone: (516) 628-1113
Marie Levchuck, Parish Secretary
Email: [email protected]
Michele Drago , Bulletin Editor
Email: [email protected]
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am—4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fax: (516) 628-9032
Website: www.stgerts.com
PARISH CENTER
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE:
Phone: (516) 628-2432
Carol Tannehill, Director
Email: [email protected]
PRESCHOOL:
Phone: (516) 628-3710
Tina Mihaltses, Director
Email: [email protected]
St. Vincent DePaul, (516) 584-4090
Email: [email protected]
SACRAMENTS
Anointing of the Sick
Last Sunday of the month following the 11:30 Mass.
Baptism: Third Sunday each month at 1:00pm. Prior parent
interview with priest or deacon required.
Marriage: Arrangements must be made in person with priest at
least 6 months in advance & prior to reception arrangements.
Mass Intentions
Remembering. . .
SUNDAY
March 27 (Easter Sunday)
7:30am
Sylvester & Nicoletta Della Ratta &
deceased family members
9:30am
In thanksgiving and special intention
11:30am
Philip Altadonna +
MONDAY
March 28
8:30am
Jennie Marretti +
TUESDAY
March 29
8:30am
Thomas Alfano +
WEDNESDAY
March 30
8:30am
Iris Husing +
THURSDAY
March 31
8:30am
Rosa Hauth +
FRIDAY
April 1
8:30am
DeCesare Family +
Today’s Readings
First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness:
The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 3743).
Psalm — This is the day the Lord has
made; let us rejoice and be glad
(Psalm 118).
(1) Second Reading — All who are
baptized, set your hearts in heaven
(Colossians 3:1-4) or
(2)Second Reading — Christ our
Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us
celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8).
Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary,
Peter, and John; each responds to the
empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Luke
24:1-12 (or, at an afternoon or evening
Mass, Luke 24:13-35).
Palmaro, Sabin & Sobrino families +
SATURDAY
April 2
DRAWN INTO THE STORY
“We are witnesses!” The
Manuela Sabin +
scripture readings for Easter Sunday
concentrate on details reported by
5:00pm
For the Parishioners of St. Gertrude
eyewitnesses. Listen carefully and
you will be drawn into the stories
SUNDAY
April 3
yourself. Peter reports the good
7:30am
Rosary Guild, living & deceased members works Jesus did, his death on the
cross, and his resurrection. The
9:30am
In thanksgiving and special intention
passage from John’s Gospel has us
11:30am
Joseph Del Giacco +
running to the empty tomb with
Peter and John and peering inside to
see the cloths used to cover Jesus’
The Altar Bread and Wine used at our Masses this
body. Psalm 118 sums up our
week are offered for:
response: “It is wonderful in our
Antoinette Carbone
eyes!”
What resurrection details do we
by Anne Furnari
see in our lives today? How have we
died to our old lives and been raised
New to our Parish? We welcome you and ask that you please up again with Jesus? Let us pay
stop into our Parish office to register. The Lord told Israel to attention to the new life around us.
reach out to newcomers and welcome them (Leviticus 19:36) It is wonderful in our eyes.
8:30am
Stephen T. Ardi +
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We Remember
The sick of our parish:
Maria Agnone
Carmella Castigliola
Joseph Doherty
Baby Easton Friedel
Alex Kiczek
Jill Melin
Donald McGuiness
Rosemary Schettino
Marita Doherty
Edward Gormley
Joann Senecal
Lindsay Gemmell
Charlie Patak
Louise Peluso Martone
Olivia LoRusso
Wanda Stone-Brady
Angela Colavito
Bette Dougherty
Joe Giralamo
Paul Napoli
Richard Levine
Ann Pacifico
Steven Varjian
Christina Savasta
Barbara Ravid
Joyce Dinuovo
Margaret Martin
Joan Bruce
Margaret Kratz
Dorothy DeLeo
Joan Zahtila
Robert Connolly
Melanie LaBella
Lynn Gormley
Ruth LaBella
John Mason
Anthony Rowan
Philip Carbone
Tom Lacey
Jeanette Furino
Maria Cutrone
Amy Watson
Steve Angelone
Jean Holden
Please call the Parish Office to leave the names of parishioners who are homebound and would like
to receive the Eucharist or would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.
Those serving in our military:
“Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families
for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of
Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen”
Lt. Travis J. Buffa
Lt. Mary Grace Colluci
LCPL Matthew Ketcham
The Four LoRusso Brothers
Pfc. Duncan Moskowitz
Lt. Brian Peguillan
Hosp. Medic Matthew D. Perez
2nd Lt. Thomas Rojek
M Sgt. Donald J. Tucker
Lt. Terrance Thorgramson
Ltjg. Emily W. Hegarty
SFC. Sean P. Schenck
Lt. Melissa Buffa
Major Janet R. Erazo
2nd Lt. Glenn Harvey
Sgt. 5 Jose Marin
Major James Nicholson
Lt. Wesley John Pritchett
Lt. Sean Riordan
Cpl. Brendan Roethel
Sp. Trevor Tebaldi
2nd Lt. James Andrew Baker
Ltjg. Elizabeth G. Hegarty
Pfc. Mark Chuisano
Cmdr. Cynthia Keating
Lt. Col. Paul J. LoBue
Airman Bryan Mollitor
Lt. Col. Sean Patak
Cpl. Stephen Malusa
Corp. Jason Roland
Sp. Chase Tucker
Sgt. William Trotta, Jr.
Cpt. Chad Lennon
Ensign James Figari
If you would like to inform us of any family member or friend who has been called to active
service, please call our rectory office.
Brian E. Brophy
The Parish of St. Gertrude extends its
prayerful condolences to his family and friends.
To donate furniture,
please call 516-746-8250
Our Parish office will be closed on
Monday, March 28th
We wish all of our Parish community a
joyous Easter Season
Parish Financial Summary
Sunday collection (including Faith Direct)
March 7, 2016:
March 14, 2016:
$ 9,132.00
$ 5,526.00
There will be a second collection this weekend, March 26th & March 27th for Parish repairs.
Please give generously. Thank you !
Faith Direct
Why not make a change in the way you generously support St. Gertrude? Sign up with eGiving through Faith
Direct, which is the most convenient and secure way for you to make your weekly offering to
St. Gertrude. Your automatic contributions through Faith Direct will save valuable time for both you and our
parish staff. To enroll, please visit Faith Direct's website www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code
NY83. You can also fill out and mail a Faith Direct enrollment form from the parish office. Thank you!!
We welcome our new Pastor, Rev. David Regan!
Father Regan comes to our parish this coming June from Sacred Heart Parish in Merrick where
he served as Associate Pastor. Fr. David Regan was ordained on June 12, 2010. His job as
associate pastor at St. Patrick's was his first assignment. Fr. Regan grew up in Deer Park as one
of three children. He attended St. Bonaventure University in southwestern New York State
and Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. He holds a B.A. Degree in Theology and
Philosophy, an M.A. Degree in Theology and a Master of Divinity as a result of his seminary
studies at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. Fr. Regan's work in the
church began long before his ordination. He worked with boys were being rehabilitated for gang
violence, directed a Pro-Life Conference, trained pro-life counselors, and participated in a ProLife Walk from California to Washington D.C. He also worked as a Youth Minister, Director
of Faith Formation, and Pastoral Administrator in the Diocese of Fairbanks (Alaska). Please
extend a very warm welcome and look forward to his arrival in June.
Family Life
Please be sure to hand in your Confirmation Paperwork as soon as possible.
There are no Religious Education classes Monday, 3/28.
Sunday, April 3rd after
the 9:30 Mass. Please bring a
breakfast treat to share.
Please see our website for the on-line bulletin which contains additional information
that due to space constraints could not be included on our printed pages. Two new
recent important additions are:
Statement on Political Responsibility by Cardinal Dolan.
Support for Petition to Stop Christian Genocide. The petition is available at:
www.stopthechristiangenocide.org.
On-line bulletin version can be found on our website at: www.stgerts.com. Printed copies of the
material is also available in our Parish office.
PRE-SCHOOL NEWS: Although it was a short week due to the holiday, it was a week of
preparations. Easter was on everyone’s minds as the preschool children made decorations,
sang Easter songs and read Easter books. Miss Carmela’s two year old class made Easter
bunny collages. Miss Michelle’s three year old class made Easter baskets and chicks. Miss
Joanne’s four year old class learned some Easter songs and made tigers for
the letter T. Miss Tina’s four year old class made flower gardens to celebrate the first
day of spring and studied the letter X. All the classes had Easter parties in their rooms
with their school families and their own families. From our school family to our parish
family, have a wonderful Easter!
The Paschal Lamb symbolizes the Risen Lord Jesus Christ— The Lamb of
God, the Christian symbol of the Passover Sacrifice of Jesus from death
to life. It is to be placed on the front window or storm door of the
home., witnessing to who and what we believe as Christians. The symbol
of the lamb remains in a prominent place from Easter Sunday,
March 27, 2016 until the Easter Season ends on Pentecost Sunday,
May 15, 2016. It is taken down on that day.
In And Around Our Parish
ATTIC TREASURES & WHITE ELEPHANT SALE
The Rosary Guild is holding it’s 17th ANNUAL ATTIC TREASURES &
CHILDREN’S WHITE ELEPHANT SALE
ON APRIL 16th & 17th
in the Parish Center.
We will accept your donations EXCEPT furniture, computers and adult clothes.
We will also have a table for new items—surely you received gifts that you can’t use.
All proceeds go to the Ida Barnao Pre-School Scholarship Fund.
Items can be left at the Parish Center beginning March 15th. Please leave used items on the stage. Please
contact Catherine Carbone if you have NEW ITEMS—do not leave them at the Parish Center.
For further information please feel free to call either Catherine Carbone at (56)628-1441, Mary Ryan at
(516) 628-1270, Barbara Savinetti at (516) 676-5227.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre—Golden Wedding Liturgy
Honoring couples Married Fifty Years or More
Sunday, April 10—St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville / Sunday, April 24—Maria Regina in Seaford
Both liturgies will begin at 2:30pm / Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms are
available at the Parish office or on our website. Registration for the April 10 liturgy must be received
by March 25. Registration for the April 24 liturgy must be received by April 8. For questions, please
call Suzanne at 516-867-6340.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: Attention Married Couples!
April 29 to May 1, 2016 @ The Montfort Spiritual Center
26 South Saxon Ave Bay Shore, NY 11706
June 10 to 12th @ The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
440 W Neck Rd, Huntington, NY 11743
Space is limited. For more information about the weekends or to apply
call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our web site at http://www.wwme.org
Our Lady of Mercy Academy
815 Convent Road, Syosset NY
Home of the Lady Mustangs
2016 SUMMER CAMPS & COURSES
Basketball, Dance, Introduction to Coding Course, The
Art of Improv and Comedy, Cross Country, Lacrosse,
Lacrosse Goalie, Preseason Conditioning, Science
Research Course, Soccer, Soccer Goalie, Softball,
Beginning Tennis, Interm/Adv Tennis, Volleyball.
For information (516) 921-1756 or www.olma.org
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Alleluia! Christ is risen; truly, He is risen! That Easter greeting offers all of
us hope, encouragement and perseverance.
At this special time of year, let us witness Christ’s Resurrection
by bringing hope and encouragement to others.
Let us remember those of our neighbors who are hungry and in need, and
consider sharing our many gifts with them.
One way to do this is by donating to the Catholic Ministries Appeal so that we can continue to
bring hope and encouragement to those in need in our Long Island community. Last year,
because of you we were able to serve more than 600,000 people.
Make checks payable to:
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Parish __________________________________
Pledge:
$_______
Name ___________________________________
Down payment: $_______
Address__________________________________
For more information about the Catholic Ministries Appeal,
please visit www.CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org or call 516-379-5210 ext. 2.
View the
2016 CMA Video
Dear Parishioners,
In this special season of Lent, the Catholic Ministries Appeal provides each of us an
opportunity to join together - renewed in spirit and in our commitment - to respond
wholeheartedly to Pope Francis’ call to enter the Door of Mercy and open our hearts to
our brothers and sisters, especially those in difficulty and need.
Our gifts to the Appeal serve others through numerous programs and ministries that feed
the hungry, provide shelter and carry God’s love to the ill and homebound, including
those imprisoned. Our support also demonstrates our commitment to vocations for the
priesthood, the diaconate, religious education, youth programs and defense of the
unborn.
In short, there is an abundance of ministry which takes place on Long Island, in whole or
in part, because of the Catholic Ministries Appeal. The presence and activity of these
ministries connects our parish to the entire Catholic Church on Long Island. Moreover,
our parish benefits financially by your support to the Catholic Ministries Appeal because
once we reach our goal, 20% of all we raise comes back to our parish community to use
for our needs.
This Lent, during this special Jubilee Year of Mercy, I invite you to reflect on the words
of Pope Francis and answer his call to open our hearts as we work together as one and
look to the future with hope. Please join with me in supporting the Catholic Ministries
Appeal by making a gift today.
Thank you for your continuing generosity in supporting the good works of our
Church. May God bless you with many graces during this holy season of Lent.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Father Stephen
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
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April 29 to May 1, 2016 @ The Montfort Spiritual Center
26 South Saxon Ave Bay Shore, NY 11706
June 10 to 12th @ The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
440 W Neck Rd, Huntington, NY 11743
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Dear Defenders of Life:
PLEASE JOIN US! It matters! Have no doubt, we are being effective. The constant
presence and visibility of pro-lifers has kept this issue relevant and has saved untold
numbers of children's lives. Since 2011 at least 162 abortion providers have closed
or stopped performing abortions, whereas only 21 clinics have opened. That
represents the swiftest annual decline in the number of abortion providers ever,
according to Bloomberg News. The same article cites an abortionist lamenting that
the cumulative effect of stricter regulations and the community working against the
abortion industry can shutter clinics by raising the difficulty and cost of doing
business to unsustainable levels. Our own Larry Cervelino, a dedicated member of
the LICL who passed away in December, documented over 200 women who
changed their hearts and minds and decided to keep their babies as a result of the
presence of his and other pro-lifers outside Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in
Smithtown. Join us for some of the events and make your presence
known. Bring the Kids! All pro-lifers are invited to march in the Ronkonkoma St.
Patrick's Day Parade Sunday, March 13 - 1:30pm line up. Meet at the corner of
Patchogue/Holbrook and Portion Roads in Ronkonkoma. March behind the Families
for Life Pro Life banner and float. Pro-life organizations may carry their own banner
though no individual signs please. For more information call 631-737-5120.
Movie Night - Mon., March 21 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Cl. #725, 38 W. 1st
St., Patchogue 11772. Dinner provided by the Knights; followed by the movie
Bella. Sponsored by Patchogue
K of C; Presented by LI Coalition for Life. For info 631-289-2095 or email
[email protected].
Good Friday Silent Vigil On Behalf of the Unborn - March 25, 10:30 AM-Noon
(rain or shine) in front of Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead
Tpke., East Meadow. Pro-life women, men and children take part in this peaceful
vigil for the protection of life in the womb and against abortions committed at NUMC
and throughout Long Island. We stand on the public sidewalk - a reminder that
abortion is not healthcare. Signs provided at site. Call 631-243-1435;
[email protected]. Sponsor: LI Coalition for Life. VISIBILITY MATTERS!
Holy Saturday Annual Liturgy for the Pre-Born - Sat., March 26 10 AM in front of
Planned Parenthood, 540 Fulton Ave., (Rt. 24), Hempstead. Sponsored by
Cathedral Church of the Intercessor 516-599-3780 [email protected]. All are
invited and encouraged to participate!
Monday, April 4 - 7:30 PM - Round Table Meeting All Nassau County Pro-life
leaders and groups are invited to share and discuss what is going on in our
area. Knights of Columbus Hall, 110 Merrits Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735. For
more information call LICL at 631-243-1435.
Standing Up for Faith & Freedom: A seminar for students at Catholic high schools
& colleges. Friday, April 8 - Saturday, April 9, 2016, Young America's Foundation
National Headquarters, 11480 Commerce Park Dr., Sixth Floor, Reston, VA. To
register: Please visit YAF.org/FaithandFreedom; or call 800-USA-1776 or email
[email protected]. This conference will focus on how to advance the Right to Life
on your campus and features well-known speakers. This is a great opportunity for
young people. The LI Coalition for Life will sponsor 5 students up to $200 each
to attend the seminar. The LICL is providing the funds toward the registration
fee ($20) and transportation. For information, please call the LICL at 631-2431435.
Easter blessings to you and your loved ones!
THE LONG ISLAND COALITION FOR LIFE is holding a GOOD FRIDAY SILENT
VIGIL ON BEHALF OF UNBORN CHILDREN on MARCH 25, 2016, from 10:30AM
to NOON, in front of Nassau University Medical Center (2201 Hempstead Tpke.,
East Meadow). Pro-life women, men and children take part in this peaceful vigil for
the protection of life in the womb and against abortions committed at NUMC and
throughout Long Island. We stand on the public sidewalk - a reminder that abortion
is not healthcare. Signs provided. Information: 631-243-1435; [email protected].
Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls are now accepting registrations for the 2016 summer
season. The camps, located in the Lakes region of NH, offer 2-week overnight sessions for children, ages 615. Round trip bus transportation is available out of Long Island. To request a brochure and DVD, contact
Michael Drumm at (603)364-5851 or email [email protected] or visit us on the web at
www.campsfatimabernadette.org. Please don’t wait as sessions fill up quickly.
FAMILY, MARRIAGE AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Family, marriage and individual therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists including
therapists who specialize in Depression, Divorce Mediation and Domestic Violence, are available to our
parishioners at 147 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been
conducted in the diocese for the past 41 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the
Catholic Counseling Center, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or
diocese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. For confidential information and
appointments, please call Dr. Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at (631) 243-2503 or go to our
website at: http://www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com.
Pilgrimage to Ireland
June 21-29, 2016
Travel with St. Joseph’s College faculty members:
Sister Grace Rowland, CSJ and Father Francis
Pizzarelli, SMM. For a detailed brochure call Sister
Grace at 631-654-0199 or email [email protected]
The Life Center is in desperate need of the following items:
• Clothes for girls and boys (Sizes 0-6 and 18-24 months
especially needed)
• Receiving Blankets, Blankets
• Onesies, stretchies, bibs
• WIPES
• Toiletries (i.e. wipes, baby soaps, shampoos, diaper rash
creams, powders, etc.)
• Crib sheets
• Bottles
• Hooded towels, Wash cloths
• Diaper bags
• Non Drop Side Cribs / Bassinets/ Pack n Plays
• Car seats (both infant and toddler)
• Strollers
Thank you for any help that you can provide to help us support
these women, especially those who are in crisis.
Donations can be dropped off at our Deer Park location: 1767
Deer Park Ave Deer Park, NY 11729 (across the street from St.
Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church, and next door to BoydCarratozollo Funeral home) Any further questions can be
answered at (631) 243-2373.
Riverhead Location: 631-591-9017
Massapequa Location: 516-798-9100
Hempstead Location: 516-408-6300
www.lifecenterli.org
HARVEST HOUSE
235 Cold Spring Road, Syosset, NY 11791 (516)496-9796
A new option for senior living—Harvest Houses, Residences for Independent Seniors
What is Harvest House? Directed by Sisters of St. Dominic, Harvest House is a positive option for
independent Seniors 65+ who want the fullness of living in a family atmosphere, in a secure environment
minus the burden of managing a home or apartment. Harvest House offers….the fullness of living in
companionship, with nutritious meals, private bedroom, common living space to be friends, share ideas,
stories and good times. Harvest House is….affordable, conveniently located to shopping, places of worship,
library, restaurants, public transportation and more….
Locations….Syosset, NY and Floral Park, NY
For more information call: S. Jeanne A. Brendel, (516)496-9796 or web-site: www.harvesthouse.org
The IRA Charitable Rollover
is back and is now
permanent!
What’s called a rollover is actually a “qualified charitable distribution” that can be made
to our Parish.
If…
You are at least 70 1/2 years old on the date you make your gift
Your IRA is a traditional or Roth
You don’t exceed your personal maximum of $100,000 per year in qualified charitable distributions
You will not have to report your distribution as income. It will be free of federal and New
York State income tax, and it will count toward your required minimum distribution
(RMD).
The best way for you to start is with your IRA custodian. Tell them you want to make a "qualified
charitable distribution". In most cases you will only have to fill out a simple form.
VERY IMPORTANT!! Your gift must go directly from your IRA to the Parish. If you receive
the money first then you’ll be taxed on it like any other distribution.
Example: Mrs. Connors, age 76, has $125,000 in a traditional IRA and would like to contribute
$5,000 to her Parish in 2016. Upon hearing of the Charitable IRA Rollover opportunity, she directs
the custodian of her IRA to transfer this amount not later than December 31, 2016 directly to the
Parish as a 2016 gift. She will not be subject to income tax on her $5,000 qualified charitable
distribution.
This information is not intended and should not be construed as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney,
tax advisor or investment professional.
Wills and Bequests have the power to impact future generations. It’s so easy to
include our Parish in your Will and still provide for loved ones. You may be able to make a simple bequest
by adding the following language:
“I give and bequeath the sum of $ _________ (or the % of), to be used for the general
program of St. Gertrude Parish, a Catholic Church in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.”
Ensure the future vitality of our Parish with your charitable
bequest or consider other Estate Planning options,
such as designating our Parish as beneficiary of a
life insurance policy or an IRA account.
To receive a brochure about Wills and Bequests, please call Barbara Kilarjian at 516-379-5210 ext.
229
RETREATS, WORKSHOPS AND DAYS/EVENINGS OF PRAYER
At the Ronkonkoma Cenacle – April & May, 2016
Saturday, April 9, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at The Maude Adams House
HEALTHY BOUNDARIES – PART 1
Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries is a unique journey of spiritual growth, change, problem solving, recovery and hope.
This program offers practical tools and encouragement to all those seeking a healthy, balanced life. This discussion series is
based on the book, Boundaries – When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr.
John Townsend.
Presenters: Arlene and Jim DeMar, Cenacle Staff Associates
Offering: $50- Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation
Saturday, April 16, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at The Maude Adams House
HEALTHY BOUNDARIES – PART 2
See Description of Part 1. Attendance at Part 1 required.
Presenters: Arlene and Jim DeMar, Cenacle Staff Associates
Offering: $50- Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation
Saturday, April 23, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Maude Adams House, 9:30 a.m. arrivals and refreshments
SACRED STORY, SACRED SONG
Come and explore through music, prayer, scripture and creative writing the “Sacred Story that sings within you”. This retreat is a
place to remember the moments when you were first aware of God…moments of Jesus’ mercy and compassion…times you heard
the call of Jesus in your life and allow those to deepen your relationship with God in your life.
Presenters: Sr. Kathy Scott, r.c. and Joann Caramanico, Cenacle Staff Associate.
Offering: $50-Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation
**SPECIAL EVENT!!! - Janet Ruffing***
THE SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR’S PARTICIPATION IN DIVINE COMPASSION –
Professional Overnight for Spiritual Directors.
April 29-30, 2016
This workshop for spiritual directors will explore compassion as the very nature of the God who moves toward us in tenderness
and who compels us to move outward in works of justice in our deep experience of God. Spiritual directors, thus, participate in
God’s compassion in our role as directors and this experience deepens our capacity for empathic listening and response in our
spiritual direction sessions. These themes will be included in a tapestry of music and movement that embodies the compassion
we hope to embody.
Friday Night: This introductory evening session is open to everyone: Cultivating Compassion: A Point of Radical Convergence
among the World’s Religions
Saturday: The day’s process will include prayer, input, case study and discussion specifically related to spiritual direction and
the way we help others.
Presenter: Janet Ruffing, RSM
Offering: Friday and Saturday overnight $125 (Saturday breakfast and lunch included)
Friday only – (After supper) – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. $40
Saturday only 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lunch included) $80
$50 deposit required to hold your reservation for Friday and Saturday or Saturday only, $15 deposit to hold your
reservation for Friday
Saturday, May 7, 2016
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Maude Adams House, 12:30 p.m. arrivals and refreshments
LIVING MINDFULLY
“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.” (Blessed Teresa of Calcutta) Who among us is
not overwhelmed with the fast-paced technological society that demands of us more time and attention than we have to give?
Spend an afternoon in a relaxed, reflective, grace-filled setting and become aware and attuned to living mindfully one moment at a
time.
Presenter: Sr. Barbara Medvesky
Offering: $35- - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation
Sunday, May 8, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Retreat Center
A DAY TO MOTHER ME
This day is for Twelve Step women only. Program includes engaging presentations, process time and opportunity for integration.
Presenter: Ann Schehr, LMHC, CRC
Offering: $50- Festive Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation
Saturday, May 14, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Retreat Center 9:30 arrivals and refreshments
THE LEGACY OF MOTHERHOOD- Mary’s Legacy & Ours
Come for a day to honor Mary’s motherhood and ours. Allow Mary’s journey to reveal your deeper legacy in your vocation of
motherhood…”You are truly blessed! The Lord is with you” Luke 1:25. There will be a May Crowning.
Presenters: Sr. Kathy Scott, r.c. and Diane Rizzo, Cenacle Staff Associate
Offering: $50- Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation
May 20-22, 2016
CREATING LIVES OF LOVE –EMBRACING THE VIRTUE OF BLESSED
BALANCE
We will explore through presentations, prayer, reflection, sharing and ritual what it means to be a Christian woman who wishes to
truly embrace the virtue of “Blessed Balance”. Throughout the weekend we will explore the difference between “self-care and
selfishness”; and what it means to say that “Yes” and “No” are both love answers; the importance of creating healthy boundaries as
a part of embracing a holistic approach to life at every age.
Presenters: Jean Lynch, M.A. Theology
Offering: $235 - No Sunday lunch. $180 Commuters – $50 deposit required to hold your reservation
Saturday, May 21, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Maude Adams House 9:30 arrivals and refreshments
SAINTS- Padre Pio & Bernadette
Padre Pio, was a humble Capuchin priest in Italy. He bore the wound of Christ’s stigmata for 50 years. He is a powerful
intercessor and people are still being healed around the world in ways that cannot be explained by medicine or science.
Bernadette- “Blessed Mary, Mother of God, pray for me a poor sinner,” were the last words of St. Bernadette of Lourdes. We will
spend time reflecting on her life, her spirituality and her intimate relationship with Mary.
Presenters: Sr. Margaret Rohde, r.c. and Valerie Dunne, Cenacle Staff Associate
Offering: $50- Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation
Sunday, June 5, 2015
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Maude Adams House, 1:00 p.m. arrivals and refreshments
GOD IS EVERYWHERE!
In the midst of the busyness of life, we invite you to spend a relaxing and refreshing afternoon letting God remind you that God is
indeed everywhere. Sometimes when people reflect on the circumstances of their lives they say: “If only I had more leisure in my
life, then I could pray.” Or “If only I didn’t have so much pressure, then I could find God.” But the truth is: “The place where we
stand is holy ground.”
Presenter: Sr. Mary Spratt, r.c.
Offering: $35 - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation
ONGOING PROGRAMS AND SERIES
SPIRIT-FILLED SPA MORNINGS –FIRST FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Retreat Center, 9:00 a.m. registration and tea
Come treat yourself to a monthly morning of rest and relaxation before the weekend begins. Join other women who desire to
nourish their body, mind, and spirit, with all the beauty and love that God creates for us and is within us. Our mornings will
include prayer, presentation, reflection, and a health conscious lunch. Body work offered for an additional offering as
available.
2016: April 1, May 6
Facilitator: Valerie Dunne, Cenacle Staff Associate and subject matter experts each month.
Offering: $40 per month- Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your monthly reservation
CONTEMPLATIVE SINGLES at the Maude Adams House
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2016: Apr. 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21
Join other faith-based singles as we explore God’s desire for each of us and discuss our call to action in the Ministry of Single
Life.
Facilitator: Joan McGovern, Cenacle Staff Associate
Offering: $35 each month. Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your monthly reservation
CENTERING PRAYER AFTERNOON Sundays, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2016: Apr. 17, May 15
DVD by Thomas Keating O.C.S.O., Centering Prayer, and discussion. You do not need to have any experience, simply the
desire to rest in God’s Presence. “Be still and know that I AM God” (Psalm 46:10).
Facilitators: Sr. Margaret Rohde r.c. and Diane Robinson
Offering: Freewill Registration Required: Call 631-588-8366
Monthly Sept-May Wednesday, April 27th and May25th, 2016
INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES! 7:30 p.m.
Your Guide: Fr. Larry Lewis M.M.