October 25, 2015 - St. Matthew RC Church

October 25th The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew
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 9am-5pm
October 25th, 2015
The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor: Rev. Robert S. Hewes
Parochial Vicar:
Rev. Allan Sikorski
The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law
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
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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
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:
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Tony De Losa GK, 748 - 0900
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:
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]
Mondays
Novena 5:15 p.m.
Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. in the Blessed Mother Classroom
Tuesdays
Rosary Society meets the first Tuesday after the
first Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
K of C General/Business Meeting 8:00 p.m.
(2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month)
Thursdays
Young Seniors: 9:00 a.m.
Apostleship of Prayer: 1st Thursday after 9:00 Mass
Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group
1st Saturday of the month after 9 a.m. Mass in
Blessed Mother Room
Adult Choir practice 7:30 p.m. in Family Room
Festival Choir: 2nd and 3rd Thursday in Family Room
Saturdays
Bible Study 9:45 a.m.
Spanish Bible Study 1:00 p.m.
Tridentine Mass Choir (Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room
Youth Ministry: 7-8 p.m.
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.
PARISH MINISTRIES:
October 25th The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Business Manager
Dolores Tiernan
Finance Chairperson
Richard Bove
Trustees
Deacon Carmine DeStefano
and Joseph Napolitano
Weekly Collection
October 17th & 18th
$15,581.00
World Mission
$3,876.00
The Bread and Wine are In
Loving Memory of Jean Garbarino
Love,
The BG’s
Saturday, Oct 24
5:00 PM William & Katherine Moore
Intention for Jack Tseng
Domenico Caputi
John Grasso
Frank Randazzo
Rosa Canni
7:00 PM For An End to All The Violence in the
World
Sunday, Oct 25
7:30 AM Jennie & Joseph Patocka,
James Richards & Frank Rosato
9:30 AM Florence Gelfars
11:00 AM Catherine Lo Casto
12:30 PM (L) People of the Parish
12:30 PM Living Intention For Franz Lubin
Monday, Oct 26
9:00 AM Juliet DeSanti
Tuesday, Oct 27
9:00 AM Florence Ciechanski
Wednesday, Oct 28
9:00 AM Intentions of Adaniel Family
In Thanksgiving
Thursday, Oct 29
9:00 AM Living Intention of Thomas Farrell
Friday, Oct 30
9:00 AM Rosa Torre
Saturday, Oct 31
9:00 AM Jean De Stefano
Walter Keenan
Olufemi Badero
Lori Kramer
Edward Fitzpatrick
Joseph F. Dentale
5:00 PM Intention for Jack Tseng
Jack Di Stefano
Deceased Members of LoDuca & Curto
Frank Rafanelli
Neil F. Barrella
Eugene Howell
7:00 PM Pedro Grisales
Sunday, Nov 1
7:30 AM Andrew J. Garafalo
9:30 AM Anna & Nancy Cortina
11:00 AM Gregory Tomei
12:30 PM People of the Parish
12:30 PM Edwin Lucie
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Dear friends,
For ages the Church has begun the month of November with 2 days dedicated to the dead:
those souls purified and in full possession of eternal life, the Saints; and those being prepared
and purified to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
Next weekend we praise God for His gifts bestowed in abundance on His holy ones on November 1st. The Liturgy of that day proclaims “God is wonderful in His Saints!” repeatedly. We
also invoke the intercession of the Saints for us in a special way on this great Feast. “All
Saints” is so named deliberately. We celebrate not only the canonized and well-known Saints;
but also the unknown. Perhaps, we will unknowingly celebrate the Feast of Saints whom we have known in
our own life.
This year as it falls on a Sunday the Feast will be celebrated according to the regular Saturday and Sunday
Mass Schedule you see in this bulletin.
On the following Monday, November 2nd, we keep the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, or “All
Souls”. This liturgical day is different from All Saints by its very nature. It is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation; but
on this day we pray FOR the departed who still await their final entry into Heaven. It is a constant teaching of
the Church that even after death men and women can still be purified of the remnant of sins and human
weaknesses not already repented of during their earthly life.
This purification is undergone by souls in a state of joyous yearning and humble willingness to await their final glory in Heaven. We pray for them out of charity and piety; knowing that in the Communion of Saints our
prayers aid them. This is the reason for the custom of special Masses for the dead at this time. We keep the
custom of the “Novena” or Nine Days’ Masses here at Saint Matthew.
Connected with this day is a custom some of you will remember. In 1915, during the carnage of the First
World War, Pope Benedict XV, horrified by the death of so many, and the lack of proper funeral rites for
them; as well as the destruction of many churches in Europe, granted every priest the permission to offer 3
Masses on All Souls’ Day. What was granted as permission soon became an expectation; and in every parish this day was distinguished by the practice of “continual Masses” as each priest in the parish said his 3
Masses in sequence.
Like many other customs this has been affected by the changes in the Liturgy and the way in which the Faith
is understood and practiced (or not). Mixed with this has been a loss of the sense of personal death being
the moment of particular judgment of a soul by God and the real possibility of the need of a costly purification
(Purgatory) before one can enter Heaven.
It is NOT charity towards a deceased Catholic to assume that the very fact that he or she has died means
that the person has entered into Final Glory. The Lord has given us the means to intercede for not only our
beloved dead; but also for countless unknown souls for whom no one prays. The chief among these means
is the Sacrifice of the Mass.
The Church maintains the permission mentioned above so Masses will be offered on Monday November 2 nd
as follows:
The usual 9 AM Mass in the church.
2 Low Masses offered in according to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (traditional Latin Mass)
in the Chapel beginning at 9:30AM and at 10:15 AM. These Masses will be offered as is the custom
for all the Faithful Departed and for the intention of the Pope.
An evening Mass at 7:00 PM in the church. This is the annual special Mass offered for those who have
died in the year since last All Souls’ Day. It will have music and the reading of the names of this past
year’s Deceased.
God’s blessings,
Fr. Hewes
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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]
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LOOKING AHEAD
If you have not registered your child/children for the Winter Program, which has already begun,
please do so as we cannot place your child without the proper paperwork and it is never too late to register them.
If you don’t have the registration form, you can come into the Religion office and we will give you one.
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 5:00PM. 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.
GRADE LEVEL MASSES FOR WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENTS
Sunday, October 25, 2015, 5th & 6th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass.
Sunday, November 1, 2015, 7th & 8th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass.
Sunday, November 8, 2015, 1st & 2nd grade will attend the 9:30 Mass.
Sunday, November 15, 2015, 3rd & 4th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 there will be a First Holy Communion Meeting at 7:00PM
downstairs in Msgr. Goggin Hall. Parents of children making First Communion in
May 2016 are asked to attend.
These Masses do include all the Summer Program students as well. For those students attending
grade level Masses listed above, please sit in the front of the Church, try to arrive by 9:10AM and remember
your tithing envelopes as they are not only used for a donation but also for taking attendance. All family members are invited to join us at these Masses.
Classes are cancelled on Wednesday, November 11th, for Veteran’s Day.
SPECIAL NOTE: As Thanksgiving approaches, let us not forget those in need. We are asking
student’s families for non perishable food donations to be distributed through St. Vincent De Paul and St. Matthew’s Parish Outreach Program. The children can bring these items when they come to class between now and
Monday, November 23rd. This kind of sharing and caring is a wonderful example to the students about helping
people who may not be as fortunate as they are. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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October 31 & November 1, 2015
5:00 PM
J. Seefried
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
H. Campa
S. Kampta
D. Manetta
M. Shef
5:00 P.M.
D. Tiernan
7:30 AM
J. D’ Agostino
9:30 AM
J. Napolitano
11:00 AM
B. Pape
12:30 PM
A. Fazio
C. Vogt
B. Hermosura
C. DeStefano
E. McEvoy
M. Shef
A. Palumbo
K. DiGiovanna
B. Napolitano
G. Cruz
A. Sosnilo
M. Brennan
our Sick
Margarita Abelaruiz
Frank Agoglia
Richard J. Albergo
Baby Chloe Atienza
Alfonse Barone
Vivian Blom
Eric Bohlsen
Shirley Brown
Christian Brown
Madeline Burke
Andrew Camanaco
Anthony Carabba
Baby Michael V. Cintorino
Gerard Costa
Joseph Costa
Madeline Fazio
Jo Ferlini
Marino Figueroa
Josephine Flynn
Thomas Frecletn
Karen Garrison
Connor Golden
Lauren Heinz
Johnny James Henley Jr.
Thomas Smith Henley
Andrew Janusz
Carol Kelly
Harold Kelly
Barbara Labate
Greg Makarius
G. Gurrieri
Terrence Martin
Michael Mazzara
Helen McDowell
Angela Miller
Marie Pecoraro
Emily Pederson
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
B. Abadom
June Sheehan
Margaret Stachler
Ed Stein
Diego Stincone
Terry Tanzer
Brian Tripp
Antoinette Vidal
Emerson Vidal
Emerson Vidal II
Lisa Vidal
Matthew Wagner
Michael Winston
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 DivisionAfghanistan, 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, Julien-Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Lance Corporal Robert
Kirschenheiter-Marines-Iraq, 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 Racuot-Army, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony
Lazado -Marines , Richard Freese, Jr. -Navy, Rho Nagasguna - Marines ,Michael Doherty -Army, Pablo
The RCIA is forming new groups for the reception of the sacraments of Baptism,
Confirmation and First Eucharist. If you would like to be received into the church
or complete your initiation please call Marie Prainito at 631-499-4725.
For those who have already inquired, you should have received a call. If you
have been overlooked please call me.
Thank you,
Marie Prainito.
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Please join the millions worldwide who pray each day for the monthly prayer
intentions of Pope Benedict XVI. 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. The Holy Father gives us two prayer intentions each month, one a
general intention and the other an intention for world missions.
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.
October
Universal: That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery, may be eradicated.
Evangelization: That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities of Asia may announce the
Gospel to those who are still awaiting it.
RESPECT LIFE NEWS
Spiritual Adoption Program
Month One – Developing Baby
Your spiritually adopted baby has been quite active over the past month. Already your baby is 10,000 times bigger than at conception. Your baby has developed the foundations of his/her brain, spinal cord, and nervous system by the
20th day. His/her heart began to beat on the 21st day. His/her heart is pumping
blood through its own circulatory system and the blood type can be different
from his/her mother’s. Your baby is most vulnerable during the next month of being aborted.
Pray that the Lord of Life might move the heart of his/her mother to give him/her the most precious gift of all - - the gift of life.
For more information, please see the “Frequently Asked Questions”
on the Respect Life bulletin board in the breezeway or call Lisa at 499-6684
The St. Matthew Outreach and St. Vincent de Paul Society
Thanksgiving Food Drive...Help those in need.
We will be collecting donations on
November 14 & 15 and November 21 & 22.
We are in need of all that is needed to put together a Thanksgiving Dinner:
Turkeys, canned vegetables and canned fruits. Cranberry sauce, stuffing, sweet potatoes
and gravy.
We would be grateful for your donations.
Many thanks for your continuous help and may
God always bless you.
Questions? Call John Gatto of the
St. Vincent de Paul Society
631-499-8520 ext. 117
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The St. Matthew Rosary Altar Society and the
Knights of Columbus would
like to invite you to
participate in a
Pilgrimage to St.
Anne’s Shrine in
St. Jean the Baptiste
Church in NYC
with Evangelist/
Healer Bob Walsh
In his book, “Miracles at Saint Anne’s Shrine in New York City,” Bob Walsh tells the remarkable story of miracles occurring at Saint Anne’s shrine located in St. Jean the Baptiste
Church on Lexington Avenue and 76th Street in New York City. Saint Anne is the mother
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the grandmother of Jesus Christ. Her story begins in the
Holy Land during the time of Christ and continues to present time. Bob Walsh tells us of
Saint Anne’s life as recorded in ancient history, Catholic Church traditions and from visions
by the saints. Several of the miraculous events covered in this book were personally witnessed by Bob Walsh. Few saints enjoy such wide-spread veneration as Saint Anne, so
much so, that it is not possible to enumerate all the chapels and churches dedicated to
her. Nor is it possible to adequately cover the countless miracles that have been attributed
to her intercession over the centuries. And miracles through Saint Anne’s intercession continue to occur at her Shrine in St. Jean the Baptiste Church in New York City!
Date: Tuesday, November 17th
Time: We will depart from St. Matthew’s Church at 10:30 (this is for those who would
like to car pool.
You may take the train on your own or a bus will be provided if 50-55 pilgrims are
guaranteed)
-We will attend mass at St. Jean the Baptiste Church at 12:15
-We will venerate the relic of St. Anne and attend adoration
We will depart around 3:00. Please bring a bagged lunch.
Please contact: Rosalie Bonavise at 631-220-0128 or Tony DeLosa at 631-7480900
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FLU INJECTIONS WILL BE GIVEN BY RITE AID AT ST. MATTHEW’S ON SUNDAYS
OCTOBER 18TH AND NOVEMBER 15TH FROM 8:00 AM UNTIL 1:45 PM.
Place: Mirror Room – 1st floor of the Parish Center
Cost: $29.99 without insurance. Cash only
The following plans are accepted. (PLEASE BRING INSURANCECARD)
Medicare B, Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Affinity, Oxford, Gateway, Tricare, Epic, Medicaid, Envisions Rx(eldercare), Anthem, WHI, Empire SSBS Nextrx, United Federation of Teachers Welfare
Fund. Emblem Health, HIP, GHI
If you have another insurance, please check with the Pharmacist at the number below and
bring your card that day.
If you have any questions prior to October 18th, please call the Pharmacist Jean at Rite Aid at
254-0464
If you also wish to receive the pneumonia vaccine, please call Jean by Sept.10th.
Please return to Sister K. McCarthy by October 1st
This is very important as Rite Aid needs to know how much FLU vaccine will be needed.
Name…………………………………………………………………………
Phone Number……………………………………………………………… WALK- INS ARE WELCOME
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Council 7479
Knight at the Races
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2015
MSGR. GOGGIN HALL
DOORS OPEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE 5 PM MASS
DINNER SERVED AT 6:30 PM
FIRST RACE 7:15 PM
8 EXCITING RACES – 50/50 & TURKEY RAFFLE
TICKETS $10 PER PERSON
Includes Hot dogs with fixings, beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert
Thank you for your continued support!
FOR
INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE TICKETS CALL
RAY FLEMING (631) 586-1542 OR
TONY DE LOSA (631) 748-0900
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE KNIGHTS CALL KEVIN BERTOLINI (631) 254-0087 OR
TONY DE LOSA (631) 748-0900
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St. Matthews Youth Ministry
October 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
Oct 3
Oct 10
Oct 11
12:30
Oct 16
Oct 17
Oct 23
Oct 24
Oct 31
All About Life Not Death
Movie Night “All Dogs go to Heaven”
Discussion Night
Youth Mass
Collection for Hunger Banquet of socks, gloves, scarves
Holy Hour St. Ignatius Hicksville 7pm
Prayer Night
Diocesan Youth Kick-Off St. Agnes 7pm-10pm registration required
Wrap up
No Youth Ministry Please be Safe
Contact Information
Gina Drost, Youth Minister
E-mail [email protected]
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.
The Saint Matthew Youth Choir
is back in the swing of things. Our first rehearsal of the school year took place on Wednesday September
16. We meet each Wednesday from 5:30-7:00pm. If you are currently in 2nd – 12th grade and love to sing,
then this is the opportunity for you!! To join: come by Wednesday evening and meet us in the “Mommy and
Me” Room.
The St. Matthew Youth Choir sings each Sunday for the Youth and Family Mass at 9:30, the Interfaith Service, Parish Tree Lightings, Various Religious Education Events, has participated in Choir Festivals, and has
been featured on Telecare TV for the past 4 years!
Join a group of dedicated singers, make new friends, and partner with us in song and prayer for our 20152016 season. If you have any additional questions, please contact our Youth Choir Director, Ms. Nicole Nicholson at [email protected].
October 25th The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Matthew Basketball
Intramural Leagues
Fun, Competitive and Affordable!
Boys and Girls
Intramural Grades K-12
Intramural Registration Deadline 10/31/15
Online registration can be completed @ www.smrcc.org/st-matthew-athletics
Registration: - Intramural registration deadline 10/31/15. Late fees apply after 10/31. Intramural
registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis, and subject to grade level capacity restrictions.
League
- Intramural program, grades 3-12, consists of 10 games + playoffs. (1 game & 1
practice/week)
Structure:
- Intramural grades K-2 is instructional with one hour long weekly practice/scrimmage
session.
- Games are held on Saturdays for grades K through 4 and weeknights for grades 5
and up.
- Intramural league begins in early December and end in mid March.
Eligibility:
- All children of the local community are welcome to play, regardless of religious faith.
- Intramurals for Boys and Girls in grades K through 12
Coaching:
- All coaches are required to complete a background check and a Virtus “protecting
our children”, training course (virtus.org). CYO coaches are required to take an additional CYO sanctioning class.
Fees:
- $140 Intramural Season, $120 for each additional player in same family.
- Late Intramural registrants (after 10/31/15) subject to availability and $35 late fee.
- Uniform should be requested and paid for at the time of registration. Intramural uniforms $25
For online registration and additional information please refer to; www.smrcc.org/stmatthew-athletics
This is not a Half Hollow Hills School District activity.
St. Matthew is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization.
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Deceased KNIGHTS
MEMORIAL SERVICE
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2015
IMMEDIATELY
IN
THE
CHURCH
AFTER THE
11:00
PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF THE
AM
MASS
STATIONS
OF THE
CROSS
AT THIS SERVICE THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WILL HONOR AND REMEMBER THEIR DECEASED
MEMBERS. ALL WIDOWS, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS OF THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS ARE INVITED TO THIS OUTDOOR MEMORIAL SERVICE. THE COUNCIL'S CHAPLAIN FATHER SIKORSKI WILL SPEAK AND OFFER PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ALL MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH FAMILY ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT CALL
BUD PAPE (631) 586-4740 OR
TONY DE LOSA (631) 748-0900
Edward Agolia
Patrick Andare
Kevin Archbold
Thomas Archbold
John Ashton
Ralph Aurora
Andrew Barbaccia
Joseph Bartley
Carl Bello
John Benn
Alfred Blouin
Thomas Brierton
James Butler
Eugene Carron
Anthony Caviola
Joseph Conwell
Eugene Costa
Joseph Costello
Joseph Cotiaux
Anthony D'Amico
Alfred DeMaio
John Demarco
Robert Devine
Salvatore Farina Jr.
Ercole Ferlini
Frank Ferrucci
Jerome Finocchiaro
John Flanagan
Bernard Foley
Charles Fuchs
Joseph Gallagher
Manuel Gonzalez
Joseph Goode
Louis Grande
Thomas Grauer
Anthony Greco
Kenneth Grimes
John Heim
Joseph Jennings
Hubert Kellaher
Joseph Kelly
Theodore Kinsley
Stanley Kowal
David Kuzmier
Joseph La Bianco
James Lamour
Gerald Lane
Thomas Lepore
Edwin Lucie
Stephen Lynch
Edward Maloney
Saverio Mattei
Donald McCormick
John McGillewie
Francis McPherson
Salvatore Montesano
Ronald Mueller
Vincent Oliva
Richard Piombino
Arnold Quaranta
John Roosa
Frank Rosciano
Silio Rubino
Robert Ruddy
Vincent Ruddy
Thomas Santoro
Lawrence Savage
Maurice Sheeny
George Silva Sr.
Thomas Steinbach
James Sweeney
James Tuite
Gustave Werner
Dominic Zulferino
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS® Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Membership Sunday
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2015
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING THOSE IN NEED, SERVING YOUR PARISH, GROWING IN
YOUR FAITH THEN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IS THE ORGANIZATION FOR YOU.
WE THE KNIGHTS OF THE ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN COUNCIL AND OUR FAMILIES INVITE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO JOIN US AND BENEFIT FROM MEMBERSHIP IN THE KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS THE WORLD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL CATHOLIC MEN'S FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION!
ARCHBISHOP FULTON SHEEN, COUNCIL 7479 WILL CONDUCT A MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AFTER
EACH MASS ON NOVEMBER 8, 2015. PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING AND BECOMING A KNIGHT FILL IN THE REQUEST FORM
BELOW AND HAND IT TO AN USHER OR CALL KEVIN BERTOLINI (631) 254-0087 OR TONY DE
LOSA (631) 748-0900
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November 13-15th,2015
1-800-470-2230
You Can Help Heal Your Marriage!
Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other?
Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other?
Does talking about it only make it worse?
Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples worldwide experiencing ALL TYPES of marital difficulties. For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins on
Friday, November 13th please call 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connected directly and confidentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help.
Please call or go on the web to make a reservation! Weekends get filled up very quickly
1-800-470-2230 website www.retrouvaille.org
CRAFT FAIR – St. Anthony’s H.S. located at 275 Wolf Hill Road, South Huntington, NY will be hosting their annual Christmas Craft Fair on NOVEMBER 7th, 10 am till 4 pm. Featuring over 100
unique vendors, there will be something for everyone! For directions call 631-271-2020 (#7).
Molloy College Rockville Centre NY 516-323-4000
Fall Open House: Sunday, November 15,2015 1:00 pm
Feed the Poor Ministry
On the third Saturday of every month, immediately following the
9 o’clock Mass, in the kitchen in Monsignor Goggin Hall here at
St. Matthew, a group of people get together and make a difference in the
lives of some very needy people. Some of them bring wrapped sandwiches they
have made at home; some bring individual bags of chips, homemade goods, or 12
packs of canned soda. Some drop off packaged cookies, or napkins, or even toiletries like
mini shampoos, mouthwash etc. Tons of clothes are donated.
For over fifteen years, this merry band of volunteers has wrapped up all the generosity of this
parish each and every third Saturday and has taken it to the men at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter on First
Avenue and Twenty-ninth Street, next to Bellevue Hospital.
How would you like to join us?
Sometimes writing a check to your favorite charity doesn’t cut it. Sometimes you want to get involved
and express your desire to help the poor. You don’t even have to go the city with us. A commitment equal to
your wishes could be fulfilled in this groups effort and here’s how you can help.
Make a few wrapped sandwiches of beef baloney and cheese or peanut butter and jelly. Bring the food
etc., to the kitchen before Mass if possible, but we must have all at about nine o’clock, our usual departure is
about ten a.m. We usually get back before two p.m.
Remember, you can buy chips, puddings, soda, cereal bars during your monthly run to COSTCO and
flag it for the homeless. Your help or donation lights up the lives of these marginalized folks.
Be inspired by the kindness and generosity of our parish and join us in this way to lighten the sting of
poverty and homelessness. There is a place for you in this ministry.
For information call – Frank Harnos 499-0074
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus asks Bartimaeus: “What do you want me to do for you?” And he
answers, “Master, I want to see.” Let us ask Jesus for the grace to “see” our brothers and sisters
who are poor and lonely.
This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to
bring God’s love and mercy to families, providing food, money for utility bills, rent and
other bills. God Bless You!
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