May 17, 2015 - St. Matthew RC Church

May 17th , 2015
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Roman Catholic Church of St.Matthew
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35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746
Tel: (631) 499 -8520 Fax: (631) 499 -1530 www.smrcc.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday in the Parish Center 9:00 am –5:00 pm
May 17th, 2015
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Rev. Robert S. Hewes: Pastor
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Allan Sikorski
In Residence: Rev. Lawrence Rafferty
Deacons : James McQuade,
Carmine DeStefano & Luis Polanco
Pastoral Associate:
Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P.
D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson
Music Director: Thomas Tirino
The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
MARRIAGE
Arrangements should be made at least 6
Saturday
months in advance and should be made
5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass
prior to making plans for a reception. Call
Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 (Family Mass),
11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass) and 12:30 p.m.. and the Parish Center for an appointment with
the priest or deacon you wish to witness
12:30 p.m.. Tridentine Mass in the Chapel.
your wedding. All couples are required to
Weekday Masses take place; 9:00 a.m. in
attend Pre-Cana.
the church
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH
Saturday 9:00 a.m. in the Church.
Those seeking information about the
Holyday Will Be Printed In The Bulletin
Catholic Faith are invited to contact the
Parish Center concerning the R.C.I.A.
CONFESSIONS
Program.
Saturday 4:00–5:00p.m.
For any other time, please call to make an
DEVOTIONS
appointment with a priest.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
BAPTISMS SCHEDULE The 1st and 3rd In the chapel, Monday & Wednesday at
4:00 and concluding with Benediction at
Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m. and
5:00
the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30
FIRST FRIDAY
p.m. (No Baptisms Easter Sunday).
Contact the Parish Center to arrange the Mass is at 9:00a.m. Exposition of the Holy
Eucharist takes place in the chapel from
ceremony and for the Baptismal
Preparation Class which meets on the last Fri. 7:00pm until Sat. 8:45 a.m. and
concludes with Benediction.
Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. The
FIRST SATURDAY– 8:15 a.m. devotions
only exception is in December when no
class is held.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament is available EVERY
SATURDAY after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The
Sacrament is available for those who are to
undergo a serious medical procedure the
following week or who have a serious
illness and who have not been anointed
within the past three months. If you wish to
be anointed, please let the celebrant know
before Mass.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA –
Monday 5:00 pm in the chapel
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK
Holy Communion will be ministered to
those confined at home. Those who are
seriously ill should request a priest for the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
PARISH REGISTRATION
New families and new parishioners are
encouraged to register at St. Matthew.
Registration forms are available at the
Parish Center or on line at smrcc.org..
Kindly notify us when you move so that we
may send a letter to your new pastor.
PARISH SCHOOL—HOLY FAMILY
REGIONAL: 631-543-0202
May 17th , 2015
Business Manager
Dolores Tiernan
Finance Chairperson
Richard Bove
Trustees
Deacon Carmine DeStefano
and Joseph Napolitano
Weekly Collection
May 9th & 10th
$13,818.00
Fuel
$3,973.00
Faith Direct: $2000.00
Please use your Envelopes and
indicate your donation amount on
the outside of the envelope.
THE GIFT SHOP IS
HAVING THEIR SPRING SALE!
PLEASE STOP BY.
open Monday through Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
You will find just what you’ve
been looking for!
Located in the Parish Center, across from
the Receptionist area.
All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish Ministry!
Wedding Banns
Third Time
Bryan Wagner &
Melissa Anne Trezza
Francesco Taormina & Lauren Vanella
Santos Velasquez & Juana Aguilar
Ean McQuay & Stephanie Jacoby
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
Saturday, May 16
5:00 PM
Intentions for Jack Tseng
Victoria Denaro
Albert Rabaglia
Mary O'Brien
Collette Sexton
Charles Mertens
7:00 PM
Pedro Grisales
Sunday, May 17
7:30 AM
Mothers Day Novena/ Caroline Nestola
9:30 AM
John Lea
11:00 AM The Honkanen Family
12:30 PM Joseph Mannino
12:30 PM(L) in Chapel People of the Parish
Monday, May 18
9:00 AM Mothers Day Novena
Frank P. Tiernan
Tuesday, May 19
9:00 AM Irmo Lugo
Wednesday, May 20
9:00 AM Ruth Capalbo
Thursday, May 21
9:00 AM Deceased Members of Slevin & Leo Families
Friday, May 22
9:00 AM Margaret & Albert Finn
Saturday, May 23
9:00 AM Catherine Lo Casto
Kathleen Catanzano
Josefina Managuelod
Agnes Walsh
Nailie Germaine
Joanne De Grazia
5:00 PM Marie Rocco
Intention for Jack Tseng
Louis Cecere
James L. Smith
Victoria Denaro
Maria Gucciardi
7:00 PM For Priests, Deacons, Staff
& Volunteers of St. Matthew
Sunday, May 24
7:30 AM Ann Pollio
9:30 AM Michael Gabriellini
11:00 AM Salvatore Montesano
12:30 PM (L) People of the Parish
12:30 PM Edwin Lucie
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2015 marks the Parish’s 50th anniversary. In 1965 Bishop Kellenberg assigned Father Leo Goggin to go out into ‘the country’ and establish a new Parish. It went from Masses in supermarkets and Baptisms in living rooms to the
beautiful Parish we see today under the guidance and care of four more pastors and many dedicated priests, deacons, religious and laity.
We will celebrate this year with the following events; a mixture of the Liturgical,
spiritual, and social. Please mark your calendar for the following events.
Friday, June 12th: 7:30PM Our Parish Music Director, Thomas Tirino, will be
performing a Benefit Concert for St. Matthew’s at The Dix Hills Performing Arts
Center at Five Towns College. 305 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY
Friday ,July 31st: “Parish Day” at Bethpage Ballpark in Islip for a L.I. Ducks
baseball game with reserved seating for St. Matthew’s parishioners. (The form is included in the bulletin.)
Saturday Sept.19th We will mark the anticipated Feast Day of St. Matthew with a special Mass at 5PM in
the church with the glorious sounds of our Parish Choir.
Sunday Sept. 20th , a gala Parish Dinner/Dance at Watermill Caterers in Smithtown.
To close out the year a Parish Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held to solemnly give thanks for the
graces and blessings of the past 50 years. The date will be announced.
As part of the continuing celebration of the 50th anniversary of
Saint Matthew, the Knights of Columbus, Archbishop Fulton J.
Sheen Council 7479 invites all parishioners to an indoor barbecue
in thanksgiving for all our volunteers.
Come and enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and soda
Sunday May 31, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in Msgr. Goggin Hall
Free Admission
A Word about Baptisms:
Baptisms are celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month at 1:45 PM and the fourth Saturday at
12:30 PM. Please call the Parish Office to arrange for the Baptism of your child.
Godparents for Baptism must be at least 16 years of age, have received the Sacraments of Baptism, First
Communion and Confirmation and be "eligible" to be a Godparent. Godparents who are not registered at
Saint Matthew’s need a "Letter of Eligibility" (not a Baptismal Certificate) from the Parish they belong to at
present. If you have any difficulty or questions about any of these points, please call us.
Families that want a so-called “private Baptism” at a time separate from the above with a visiting priest or
deacon are advised that no date will be set until the visiting clergy have contacted the Pastor and obtained
his permission.
If one wishes a particular priest or deacon assigned to the Parish to perform your child’s Baptism it can be
done at the regular Parish Baptism administered by that priest or deacon.
Naming your children
Please remember that the Code of Canon Law of the Catholic Church obliges Pastors to be sure that children are not given names "contrary to Christian sentiment" at Baptism. Name your children after family
members so that they will have a sense of "connection" in a fractured world! The Church asks us to give
children the names of Saints for the same reason: so that they may have special intercessors in Heaven
and may have a Heavenly "friend" to learn about and imitate. In today's world, your children need all the
help they can get: give them the beautiful names of the Saints and of family members and you will be giving them a great treasure!
Father Hewes
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The St. Matthew
“Spring Promenade”
50/50 Raffle!!
50% of the total money collected
will go to the lucky winner!
A book of 5 tickets is $100.00
Individual tickets are $25.00 each
You get one ticket Free
when you buy a book!
The drawing will be on
May 27, 2015.
The winner of the “Christmas Bonus”
50/50 Raffle won over $10.000!!
Tickets are available at the church entrance after weekend
masses and in the Parish Center Monday-Friday 9-5.
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Some Tips for Making a Good Confession.
After the gratifyingly large number of
Confessions for Easter and the First Confessions this past month
I offer this list for your consideration. I saw it recently on a blog
and think it is worth sharing.
Our Confessionals are “two-sided”. Enter through the curtain, kneel down, and WAIT for the
priest to open the slide and speak to you. When the red light shows above the curtain it
means somebody is in the compartment. WAIT for them to leave, then enter.
Let us:
1) …examine our consciences regularly and thoroughly. Use the time waiting on line.
2) …wait our turn in line patiently;
3) …come at the time confessions are scheduled, not a few minutes before they are to end;
4) …speak distinctly but never so loudly that we might be overheard;
5) …state our sins clearly and briefly without rambling;
6) …confess all mortal sins in number and kind;
7) …listen carefully to the advice the priest gives;
8) …confess our own sins and not someone else’s;
9) …carefully listen to and remember the penance and be sure to understand it;
10) …use a regular formula for confession so that it is familiar and comfortable;
11) …never be afraid to say something “embarrassing”… just say it;
12) …never worry that the priest thinks we are jerks…. he is usually impressed by our courage;
13) …never fear that the priest will not keep our confession secret… he is bound by the Seal;
14) …never confess “tendencies” or “struggles”… Just sins. Confession is not “life coaching.”
15) …never leave the confessional before the priest has finished giving absolution;
16) …memorize an Act of Contrition;
17) …answer the priest’s questions briefly if he asks for a clarification;
18) …ask questions if we can’t understand what he means when he tells us something;
19) …keep in mind that sometimes priests can have bad days just like we do;
20) …remember that priests must go to confession too … they know what we are going
through.
Fr. Hewes
Extraordinary Form Latin Missae Cantatae:
St. Matthew’s Sundays at 12:30
May
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Sunday after the Ascension: Fr. Hewes
24 Pentecost Sunday: Fr. Hewes
31 Trinity Sunday: Augustinian Canons.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Place for Learning and Praying
Our Family/Children’s Mass is Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Mary Donaldson, Director, Rita Minder, Assistant
Religion Office Phone 864-3321
Fax 499-1530 Email: [email protected]
LOOKING AHEAD
Registration forms for the upcoming Winter Program (September 2015 thru April 2016) will be
mailed home this week for students in grades two through eight. When registering a new student, 1st thru
8th grade, you must come into the Religion Office, on the second floor of the Parish Center, Monday
through Thursday, between 11:00AM and 4:00PM any time after May 1st. Please be sure to bring a copy
of the child’s Baptismal Certificate when you come. The fee of $175.00 per child is due at that time.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
We had 170 children make their First Holy Communion here these past two Saturdays, May
9th and May 16th. The Masses were wonderful! The children were very excited and all looked beautiful. A
big thank you to all the teachers who prepared the children so well for this day and the staff who happily
volunteered their time at the rehearsals and the Communion Masses came each week: Sr. Bernarda, Gloria Montessano, Olga Mantione, Anne Votta and our Religious Education Coordinator, Carmela Sposato,
who is so generous to the Religion Department with her time. Carmela has been teaching for many years
and we estimate that she has taught thousands of children during that period. The Eucharistic Ministers,
the Knights of Columbus/Ushers, Lectors and Altar Servers who volunteered and helped to make these two
days so special, we thank you. We are grateful to Nicole Nicholson, the Director of our Children’s Music
Ministry, and our organist, Lee Forsythe, who added to the beauty of each Communion. We can’t forget
Luis Flores, Plant Engineer, who kept us comfortable during these past two weeks and who is always helpful to the Religious Education Department. To our priests, Fr. Hewes and Fr. Sikorski, thank you for helping to make both days very memorable for all, with your inspiring and touching homilies.
Last, but certainly not least, there is someone who works endlessly and whose contributions
have helped to make St. Matthew’s Religious Education Program successful and that is Rita Minder. Her
dedication, deep commitment to the children and sense of humor, makes working together a real joy.
Today, Sunday, May 17, 2015 is the May Crowning of our Blessed Mother at the 9:30AM
Family Mass. All First Holy Communion students have been asked to attend this Mass in their
Communion attire. Parents and family members are invited to join us.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Rosemary Femia will be here every Thursday night from 7:00-9:00PM in the breezeway with
Confirmation and First Holy Communion pictures until June 25th. Her phone number is 631 586-0833.
SUMMER PROGRAM
The Summer Program 2015 begins on August 2nd and ends on August 16th, 8:30AM to
1:00PM Monday thru Friday and the three Sunday Family Masses at 9:30AM on 8/2, 8/9 and 8/16. The fee
is $230.00 per child. Summer Program helper sign up will be Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 7-8PM in
Msgr. Goggin Hall. It will take only a few minutes to fill out the paperwork but a parent must also come in
and sign the form acknowledging they are aware of the commitment.
May 17th , 2015
Ercole Ferlini
Theresa Marie Ferlini
The Altar Flowers & Altar Candles are In
Loving Memory of Marie Rocco
Love, Theresa
Our Sick
Margarita Abelaruiz
Richard J. Albergo
Baby Chloe Atienza
Alfonse Barone
Vivian Blom
Eric Bohlsen
Shirley Brown
Christian Brown
Anthony Carabba
Baby Michael V. Cintorino
Gerard Costa
Joseph Costa
Elizabeth Crapet
Louis Crapet
Gregory Chocianowski
Carmela David
Joe DeMarco
Lisa Dumaw
Jo Ferlini
Marino Figueroa
Josephine Flynn
Thomas Frecletn
Karen Garrison
Connor Golden
Lauren Heinz
Johnny James Henley Jr.
Thomas Smith Henley
Carol Kelly
Harold Kelly
Laurie Kramer
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As we celebrate the feast of
the Ascension we are reminded that Christ's saving
work on earth continues
through his disciples ... and
now through us.
When we give to the poor, God indeed pours
his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into
our lives and into the
hearts of those who are poor.
Barbara Labate
John W. Lane
Greg Makarius
Terrence Martin
Michael Mazzara
Nellie Messina
Angela Miller
Frank Miraglia
Krystina Moskwa
Florence Murphy
Adam Packard
Lisa Packard
Shannon Palazzo
Greg Pederson
Ann Perillo
Vincenza Petrozziello
Gloria Jean Prochilo
Marge Puccio
Mario Puliciani
Tina Quarello
Alice Reilly
Helen Reineking
Charles Sanzone
Cecelia Sanzone
George Schnell
June Sheehan
Margaret Stachler
Ed Stein
Diego Stincone
Terry Tanzer
Antoinette Vidal
Emerson Vidal
Emerson Vidal II
Lisa Vidal
Matthew Wagner
Michael Winston
Edward Youskites
Becky Zallek
Bernard Zoborowski
Mary Zuccaro
We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women:
Matthew Kirchner– Army, Noah Kirchner—Airforce, Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV-Pilot-United States Air Force, 1st Lieut. 1st Lt.Gerard J.
Connolly II-Army-10th Mountain Division-Afghanistan, Pvt. Michael Dore, U.S. Army,
Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy, , LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghanistan, Ga
Jeffrey Gabriellini - Airforce , Cpl Louis Angulo-Afghanistan, Corporal Michael Grella
— Navy Airman, First Lieut. Michael DiPietro-Army-Iraq, PFC James Suschinsky-USMC, Stacyann
Willingham-Combat medic– Army, LCPC. Marc Krauthamer-Marines, Iraq, Sgt. Capt. Francis Xavier
Sperl-Army, Sgt. Shurwin Julien-Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Lance Corporal Robert
Kirschenheiter-Marines-Iraq, Corpsman Devon Westerlind-Navy, Wayne Corrigan – Iraq, Christian
Suarez -Marines, Stephanie Uliano -Air Force, Major Shirley Crumpton, Sgt. Travis Coleir, Sean
Keeffe -Army, Tara Kelly, Chris Skala - Marines, Sr Airman Leah Dunne, Paul Ryder - Marines, Nicky
Bivona - Navy, Michael Wissemann, LPL San Sievero -Marines, Ambrose Michelino, Jarod RacuotArmy, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony Lazado -Marines , Richard Freese, Jr. -Navy, Rho Nagasguna - Marines ,Michael Doherty -Army, Pablo Quirindongo-CW4-Army, Cpl. Ronnie Belmarez- Marines, Lt.
Commander Christopher Grande-Navy.
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St. Matthew RC Church, Dix Hills NY in honor of its 50th Anniversary presents
Thomas Tirino, pianist in Concert
Friday, June 12th, 2015
7:30pm
DIX HILLS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Five Towns College
305 North Service Road Dix Hills, NY 11746 (off Burrs Lane)
Admission free: Free will offering taken-Reception following concert
Acclaimed pianist Thomas Tirino, will be performing works by J.S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, Chopin, &
Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona, composer of MALAGUEÑA
“He has a big technique. Just how big became evident”, The New York Times
“His performances are legendary” Miami Herald
Internationally acclaimed concert pianist Thomas Tirino has appeared as a recitalist & with orchestras in major cities of
the US, Europe, Asia, Central America & the Caribbean. He has performed in Russia at Bolshoi in Moscow, St. Petersburg
and Minsk, Toronamon Hall in Tokyo, Japan; Symphony Hall in Boston; Teatro Nacional in Havana, Cuba; Broward Center for
Performing Arts, Ft Lauderdale; Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center; Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C., & Lincoln Center in
NYC. He has performed with numerous orchestras, including The Boston Pops, The Polish National Symphony Orchestra,
Bulgarian Radio Orchestra, Orquesta Nacional, Costa Rica,; Jacksonville Symphony, Portland Symphony,
Tirino recorded The Complete Piano Works of Ernesto Lecuona,: Time magazine chose Volume I as one of the 10 best recordings of the year from all musical categories writing, “Fingers Ablaze,” and Gramophone wrote, “His cut glass virtuosity
and wickedly seductive charm are truly formidable”.
Tirino studied at The Juilliard School of Music, graduating with all his degrees in Music. He is editor for the republication of
the Music of Ernesto Lecuona in a definitiveTirino-Lecuona Edition.
Thomas Tirino is a Steinway Artist, Member of BMI, Composers Organization,, Artistic Advisory Board Member Symphony of
the Americas, Ft. Lauderdale,; The World Piano Competition, Cincinnati Ohio; & Board Member Compact Discoveries, LTD.
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St. Matthew Youth Ministry
May Schedule
We invite all teen’s 8th-12th grade to join us on our
Journey to Christ
We meet every Saturday at 8pm in the library
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:7
May 2
Unconditional Love
Discussion Night “Unconditional Love”
May 9
Mother of all Surprises
May 10
Youth Mass 12:30 Church Happy Mothers Day
May 15
Holy Hour Ss. Cyril and Methodius Deer Park 7pm
May 16
Movie Night
May 23
Graduation Night Chapel
May 30
Game Night
Contact Information
Gina Drost, Youth Minister
E-mail Youth @smrcc.org
Phone or Text 631-835-3088
Facebook @ St. Matthews Youth Ministry Insta@stmatthewym
1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
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May 23th & 24th
5:00 PM
7:30 AM
R. Smolenski
J. Campa
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
J. Okonkwo
D. Manetta
B. Abadom
5:00 P.M.
C. Vogt
7:30 AM
L. McCarthy
9:30 AM
C. McNeil
11:00 AM
E. Vincente
12:30 PM
J. Luna
I. Lucie
J. Gatto
F. Harnos
A. Pappas
R. Ruvio
R. Grande
J. McCarthy
C. Sposato
K. Zaki
A. Albano
M. Prainito
Please join the millions worldwide who pray each day for the monthly prayer intentions of
Pope Francis. Since 1844 the members of the Apostleship of Prayer have offered
themselves to God for the salvation of souls, the Church, the intentions of all Apostles of Prayer, and the intentions of the Pope.
DAILY OFFERING PRAYER
God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys, and sufferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, who continues to
offer Himself in the Eucharist for the salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit,
who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so that I may witness to
Your love. With Mary, the mother of our Lord and of the Church, I pray especially
for this month's intentions as proposed by the Holy Father. Amen .
May
Universal: That, rejecting the culture of indifference, we may care for our neighbours who suffer,
especially the sick and the poor.
Evangelization: That Mary's intercession may help Christians in secularized cultures be ready to proclaim Jesus.
RESPECT LIFE NEWS Spiritual Adoption Program
MONTHS SEVEN AND EIGHT – Developing Baby
You are in the home stretch with your spiritually adopted baby. He/she is
completely formed, and has been since 8 weeks. All he/she is doing now is
gaining weight - - and making his/her mother uncomfortable with his/her
size. But she is not worried. In a short time, her baby will be born. Your baby’s mother appreciated the prayers you have said for her and her baby
throughout the pregnancy. It has not been easy, but your prayers have given her the grace she needed to bring her baby to term.
Spiritual Adoption Prayer
Dear Jesus, child of Mary, I love you and thank you for your unconditional love. I plead with you
to save the life of ______________, the unborn child whom I have spiritually adopted and whose
life is threatened by abortion. May this child be allowed to grow in wisdom, age and strength in
Your presence and in the sight of all. Amen
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AED’s AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
St. Matthew’s is fortunate to have 3 Defibrillators.
Location of Defibrillators:
One defibrillator is on the 2nd floor of the Parish Center next to the elevator.
The second defibrillator is at the end of the breezeway, near the lift between the 2 stairways. As you exit the Church near the Organ and Choir Seats, you should see it as you go
down the stairs.
The third defibrillator is right outside of the gym door near the Ladies Room.
Thank you to Good Samaritan Hospital for recently training many OF us in CPR and in the
use of the Defibrillator.
Thank you and God bless you, Sr. Kay McCarthy
PARISH OUTREACH: HEALTH INSURANCE: The deadline for individuals and families to enroll in a qualified plan through NY State of Health ended on February 28th 2015. However, the Market place Navigators will
provide enrollment assistance all year to those eligible for Medicaid, Child Health Plus or those that qualify for
a Special Enrollment Period. For more information, please call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at
631-656-9783 or 631-435-3000 and a state trained and appointed navigator will help you. The website is
www.coverage4healthcare.com.
SENIOR DINNERS OFFERED AT
OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION NURSING AND REHABILITATIVE CENTER
Our Lady of Consolation at 111 Beach Drive, West Islip offers seniors a complete hot, nutritious meal including
dessert each day from 4:30-6:30 PM. Cost is $4. For more information, call 631-587-1600.
THANK YOU
Thank you and God bless you for your generous monetary and food donations for our families who are in need.
I am so grateful to you. It is because of your kindness that we are able to assist them.
Sister Kay McCarthy
Kathryn Monaco Douglas - Young Widow and Widowers
Shortly after her husband’s death, Diane Sweeney started The Bob Sweeney Foundation in
memory of her husband Bob. This Foundation provides a weekend at Camp Alvernia in Centerport for
young children who had a parent who had recently died. There is no fee for the weekend. In addition,
each year the Foundation has a Christmas party for these children and their families. This is a wonderful
Foundation as it helps so many children who are grieving the devastating loss of a parent.
Knowing the great work that Kathryn Monaco Douglas, along with her friend Arlene Ricca, has
done for YOUNG WIDOW AND WIDOWERS here at St. Matthew’s, the Bob Sweeney Foundation honored Kathryn at the Huntington Hilton on April 19th. This was a well deserved honor. Over the last 8 years,
Kathryn, who had been a young widow herself, began a group for widows and widowers, 55 years of age
and under. She leads 3 groups a year and has helped hundreds of young widow and widowers who
come from all over LI and queens to participate in her group.
One day when I complemented her for all of the good she has done, she responded, “isn’t that
what God wants us to do?” May God continue to bless the good that Kathryn has done so lovingly,
prayerfully and selflessly.
She is sponsoring a walk on May 31st at Belmont Lake State Park. When Kathryn started the walk,
30 people participated. Last year, there were about 500 people who participated. Please read the form
on the next page and consider joining us for the walk. The funds that are raised help the young widow
and widowers and their families.
Thank you and God bless you. Sister Kay McCarthy
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Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Knights Of Columbus - Council 7479
18th Annual Golf Outing
Monday May 18, 2015
Hamlet Windwatch Golf and Country Club
1745 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11788
In support of Autism Speaks,
our Church, and other Charities.
Schedule
Brunch at 12 Noon // Tee-Off at 1:30 pm
Cocktail hour/dinner begins at 6:00 pm
For more information please contact one our Co-Chairs:
Ronald Pizzolo 631.357.7733
Joseph Montelle
347.546.6317
St. Matthew Parish Catholic Ministries Appeal 2015
Our Goal: $118100
Pledged: $116404.50 from 326 Donors
Pledges can be made over 10 months with Check, Cash, or Securities.
Appeal envelopes are available in the Church and Office or you may complete the
form below and mail it or hand it in to John Gatto here at St. Matthew.
Many thanks for your continued support and generosity.
Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal
Parish __________________________________ Pledge:
$_______
Name ___________________________________ Down payment: $_______
Address__________________________________City, State, Zip: _____________________________
Sisters of St. Dominic Luncheon Every June, my Religious Community from Amityville, has a luncheon for
the benefit of our sick and retired Dominican Sisters. While we have Sisters who are still working and volunteering at 80 years of age and over, we have many, many Sisters who are retired and very ill. I am so inspired
and grateful to them for their faith, prayers, example and dedicated service.
For the luncheon, we need new and unused gifts, valued at $3 and above. These gifts will be used in raffle
baskets and as prizes. Perhaps, you have some that you received at Christmas time. If you would like to donate such gifts, please bring them to me in the Parish Center. We also need baskets - full and/or empty, and
gift certificates that will be raffled at the luncheon. In the past, you the wonderful Parishioners of St. Matthew’s
have been very, very helpful to us. Recently, many of you even bought chances for the benefit of our many
sick, elderly and retired Sisters. Please know how very grateful I am to you for always being so good to us.
The Sisters and I promise to pray for you and for all of our wonderful benefactors. Truly, some of the nicest
people in the world are at St. Matthew’s. I’m sure you’ll agree! Thank you and God bless you. May you experience the new life of the Resurrection during this Easter Season.
Sister Kay McCarthy.
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Catholics for Freedom of Religion
“Freedom is a gift and a personal responsibility. It is a challenge held out to each generation and it
must constantly be won over for the sake of good."
Pope Francis
Christian Print Shop Wins Case:
A Kentucky court overturned a Lexington human rights commission that had found Blaine Adamson
guilty of discrimination by refusing to print T-shirts for a gay pride festival. Demonstrators had protested Adamson's business causing him to lose his biggest customers and he was ordered to undergo diversity training.
The court, however, disagreed. "It is their Constitutional right ... to not be compelled to be part of an advocacy
message opposed to their sincerely held Christian beliefs," wrote Judge J. Ishmael.
"The court rightly recognized that the law protects Blaine's decision not to print shirts with messages that conflict with his beliefs and that no sufficient reason exists for the government to coerce Blaine to act against his
conscience in this way," said his Alliance Defending Freedom attorney. ADF also argued that if Christians are
forced to violate their religious beliefs, then gay & lesbian-owned businesses will be forced to print messages
from groups that they, too, disagree with - something that violates the First Amendment. (worldmag.com,
4/27/15; ADF.org, 4/27/15)
In defense of the Christian printer, a same-sex couple who own a NJ printing company said, "The idea is that
when you own your own business, it's your own art and creation - it's very personal... It takes a long time to
build a business... When someone wants to force you to go against it - that's what struck in the heart. I really
felt for him." (the blaze.com, 4/27/15)
A growing slate of business owners are facing fines and lawsuits over their unwillingness to participate in some
celebrations. Christian cake bakers, florists and photographers have argued their professions are forms of
speech and they shouldn't be compelled to participate in same-sex weddings against their consciences.
U.S. Supreme Court ruling 1977:
"We begin with the proposition that the right of freedom of thought protected by the First Amendment against state action includes both the right to speak freely and the right to refrain from speaking at all."
Upcoming Events:
* Mon., May 25, Memorial Day Parade. March with Catholics for Freedom of Religion, 11am, Setauket Village
Green
 Thurs., June 25, Fortnight For Freedom Rally, Chaminade HS, Mineola. Professor Robert P. George, nationally acclaimed keynote speaker
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Compiled by, Lorraine Yovino, Bulletin Item Editor [email protected] Barbara Samuells, President Catholics
for Freedom of Religion www.cffor.org
631-896-8331
FIELD OF HONOR
Members of the National Junior Honor Society placed flags
outside of the school to pay
tribute to our military men and
women, both living and deceased, for the month of May.
All proceeds will be donated
to the Veteran's Association.
St. Hugh’s Parish Outreach
is in need of a Secretary, Monday
through Friday, 9-4PM. Computer
knowledge (Access/ Microsoft/
Word/ Outlook), good people,
phone and translating skills. Spanish Speaking a must. Please submit your resume to
[email protected].
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PARISH MINISTRIES:
ALTAR SERVERS: John DiGiogio:
[email protected],
Mark Petosa: [email protected]
APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER:
Kathryn Giandoreggio: 631-491-3735
ATHLETIC WEB SITE: www. smrcc.org
ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Chris Felice: smrcc.org
INTRAMURAL COORDINATOR:
Patrick Mantione: [email protected]
CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR:
Dom Sabatino: [email protected]
ATHLETICS MODERATOR:
Rev. Allan Sikorski: 499-8520 x 125
BAPTISMS: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126
BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn Monaco Douglas: 495-8541,
Anthony Monoco: 516-779-3568
BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano : 586-4827
BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: 631-254-2656
BULLETIN: Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 x 126.
email: [email protected]
BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION:
Ann Podina :858-0684
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL:
John Gatto: 499-8520 x 117
C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Mary Donaldson ,D.R.E. 864-3321, Rita Minder, Assistant
CHOIRS: ADULT, FESTIVAL & TRIDENTINE (LATIN):
Thomas Tirino-Director 499-8520 x116.
Ed Oriani - Cantor for Tridentine Mass
CHILDREN’S CHOIR:
Nicole Nicholson: [email protected]
COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY:
Sr. Kathleen McCarthy 499-8520 x124
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
AL-ANON / ALATEEN Family Group: 631-669-2827
A. A. 24·Hr Hotline: 631· 669·1124
Birthright: 631· 821-9727
Brighter Tomorrows: 631· 395·1800
Catholic Charities (Food Stamp Info): 631· 789-9546
Child Abuse: 631-439-0480
Day top: 1-800·2·DAYTOP
Domestic Violence Hotline:
The Retreat 631· 329·1200
Emotions Anonymous:
Call Dominick with any questions: 631-321-1980
Good Shepherd Hospice: 631-376-3758
Life Center of Long Island: 631-243-2373
Long Island Women's Coalition: 631- 666-8833
Suicide Prevention 1-800·SUICIDE
Victims Info. Bureau of Suffolk: 631-360-3606
Diocese of Rockville Centre (D.R.V.C.)
Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual
abuse by church personnel and volunteers: 516594·9063.
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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION:
Ray Smolenski: 243-0449
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND:
Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124
FEED THE POOR MINISTRY:
Frank Harnos: 499-0074 OR Julie Maddaloni: 242-2183
FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124
HOSPITALITY: Hugo & Lisa Hugasian: 586-3932
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
Roger Sirangelo G.K. 703-5420
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES:
Sir Francis Scotti: 917-567-9829
LECTORS: Helen Campa: 586-0682
LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: 667-4629
MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon: 499-5176
MOMMY and ME:
Denise Kudale: 920-0955, Jessica Larsen: 258-3965
PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520x124
PILGRIM MADONNA: Adreana Napolitano: 673-9353
PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: 492-7881
PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano 631-643-8077
RCIA: Marie Prainito: 499-4725,
Robert A. Ruvio: 917-589-8473
RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: 586-3807
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Mary Lou Lea: 631-581-2804
PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo: 4998520 x 126
SONS OF ITALY : Joseph Tursi: 543-9491
SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis R. Polanco 648 7330
ST. VINCENT de PAUL: John Gatto: 499-8520
USHERS: Thomas Siegler: 920-2055
YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR:
Fr. Allan Sikorski 499-8520 x125
YOUTH MINISTRY: Gina Drost:
631-835-3088, Email: [email protected]
Fatima Spiritual
Mondays
Formation Prayer Group
Novena 5:15 p.m.
Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. 1st Saturday of the month
in the Blessed Mother
after 9 a.m. Mass in
Classroom
Blessed Mother Room
Adult Choir practice 7:30
Tuesdays
p.m. in Family Room
Rosary Society meets
Festival Choir: 2nd and
the first Tuesday after the
3rd Thursday in Family
first Sunday of each
Room
month at 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays
K of C General/Business
Bible Study 9:45 a.m.
Meeting 8:00 p.m.
Spanish Bible Study
(2nd and 4th Tuesday of
1:00 p.m.
each month)
Tridentine Mass Choir
(Latin) 4:00 p.m.
Thursdays
in Family Room
Young Seniors
Youth Ministry: 7-8 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
Apostleship of Prayer:
1st Thursday after 9:00
Mass
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