Spring 2005 - Hope House Ministries

Special 25th Anniversary Edition
A Ministry Supported by the Montfort Missionaries
A Message from
Fr. Frank
Dear Friends and Benefactors,
Fr. Francis Pizzarelli,
SMM, LCSW-R, ACSW, DCSW
Founder and Executive Director
O
n April 22, 2005,
Hope House
Ministries will celebrate twenty-five years of ministry and service to young people and families in crisis.
Twenty-five years ago, a group of about three hundred
people gathered for the Eucharist in the Chapel of Infant
Jesus at St. Charles Hospital to seek God’s blessing on a
ministry that was just beginning. At that time, a ten-bed
house for troubled teenagers was opening. It was located
in the guesthouse on the grounds of the Little Portion
Friary in Mount Sinai. That shared idea became a
dream, and on that night became a reality. Hope House
was born.
That little house on Old Post Road in Mount Sinai gave
life to seven other projects, sixty-five employees and over
three hundred volunteers. Since that historic night in
April of 1980, almost three hundred thousand people of
every age have been touched, healed and empowered.
The miracle that night, which continues to be the miracle today is Divine Providence working through very
ordinary people to do some very extraordinary things.
The many hands and hearts that have blessed us for
twenty-five years have made all the difference.
In the late seventies, a number of us gathered to talk
about the growing unmet needs of our young adults and
their escalating problems around drugs, alcohol and
homelessness. Never did I think that their plight would
become my life’s work.
Vol. 14, No. 1
MARCH 2005
Over the years, I have prayed ceaselessly for the grace to
be strong and faithful to this vital ministry. I have asked
for the courage to give voice to the voiceless and for the
strength and faith to live with the uncertainty of not
knowing where the next dollar would come from to pay
the necessary bills. Providence has never failed me.
This tapestry of love, compassion and service has touched
so many people in so many unimaginable ways. It has
empowered so many of us to think and live outside the
box as we serve the needs of others. It has healed and
empowered so
many broken
and wounded
people. Their
stories continue to sustain
us and
encourage us
to continue
the journey.
“As we celebrate
twenty-five years
of magic, miracles
and God’s ever
As we celebrate twentyfive years of
magic, miracles and God’s ever present love among us, I am profoundly grateful for all of you who have supported us
along the way, especially all of you who have walked with
us from the beginning. The stories of hope and transformation are too many to tell, but in their names, I thank
you for making such a difference. Be assured that you
are forever in my heart.
present love...”
Please continue to pray for us as we courageously begin
our next twenty-five years.
With deep gratitude,
Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, SMM Founder/Executive Director,
Hope House Ministries
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Annual Holiday Party 2004
Hope House’s 21st Annual Holiday Party
was held on December 2nd
at the magnificent Villa Lombardi’s
Catering Hall in Holbrook.
The proceeds of the event totaled
Photo by Lynn Spinnato, Spinnato Gallery
over $219,000!
Fr. Francis Pizzarelli, SMM, thanks Hope House’s devoted supporters.
T
Photo by Lynn Spinnato,
Spinnato Gallery
A seven night Caribbean Cruise for two,
compliments of Travel Trends, Hauppauge,
was one of the over 100 auction items.
Raffle Winners
50/50 Raffle – $7,882
Gregory Kaloustian,
Westhampton Beach, NY
Car Raffle –
2005 Ford Mustang
he exorbitant buffet tables elegantly displayed the tantalizing
cuisine and was followed by a delectable assortment of
desserts. During the evening, Fr. Frank and Chairman of the
Board, Charlie Russo expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Hope House’s
devoted supporters. The party-goers were serenaded by the young men of
Hope House and enjoyed dancing to the tunes of the exceptional Naked
Truth Band.
Barbara Consalvo, Mt. Sinai, NY
The guests were also given the opportunity to participate in the Silent
Auction, which offered over 100 items, and raised over $17,000. Long
Island’s businesses were extremely generous allowing us to offer a wonderfully
diverse selection of gift baskets (see our list of sponsors).
Joseph Tortorici, Mt. Sinai, NY
Congratulations and thank you to all the dedicated, hard-working volunteers,
auction, journal and event sponsors, board members and our terrific guests,
who made this event so successful!
Car Alarm System –
$1,000 US Savings Bond –
John Guido, Rocky Point, NY
Gerald Svoronos,
No. Patchogue, NY
Tires –
Richard Lendino, Melville, NY
David Leopin, St. Augustine, FL
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Thank You to our Event Sponsors...
We wish to thank all of our event sponsors, auction and journal donors for their kindness and generosity!
7-Eleven
Adkins, Linda & Tom
Alexandros Greek Restaurant
All Suffolk Plumbing Contractors, Inc.
Allstate Insurance Co. Larry Darcey
Peter Andrews
Angel Tips
Appel Auto Service
Aramark School Support Services
Armagno, Helen
Ashford 1 Hour Photo
Atlantis Health Network
Bank of Smithtown
Barker Family
Battillo, Margaret & Vincent
Baum, Anne
Bedell Cellars & Corey Creek
Vineyards
Bella Italia
Bilotta, Kristine
Bregy, Jean
Brennan, Peggy & Jerry
Brewster’s Casual Family Dining
Brian’s Tropical Aquarium & Pets
Bridgeport & Port Jefferson
Steamboat Company
Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Brinkmann Electric Corp.
Brookhaven ChapterUNICO National
Brothers of Holy CrossEastern Province
Bruckner, Helene & John
Bush, President George & Barbara
Cappy’s Carpets, Inc.
Capri Gourmet Pizza
Carrey, Jim
Chiet, JoAnn & Alan
City Tire Auto Centers
Clarke, Maureen & James
Cleary, Jeanette-Avon Rep.
Community Abstract Corp.
Consalvo, Barbara
Consalvo, Monica
Construction Consultants/LI
Courten, Dorothy A., Atty. at Law
Cooperative Partners
Coyle Family
Creative Fx
Curcio, Joseph A., D.C.
Cushman, Phoebe
Cussler, Clive
Cynthia Rees Ceramic Tile Showroom
Dahm, Reverend Paul Joseph
Dallas Cowboys
Danford’s on the Sound
Danowski, Catherine & Bob
Daughters of Wisdom
Dek’s American Restaurant
Devine, Maria & Bill
Dock & Pier Builders Local Union
#1456
Edgar, Linda & Richard
Arthur Edwards Pool & Spa Center
Egan, Frank R., DDS
Ehlers, Capt. Mike
Elway, John
Enchanted Garden Flowers & Gifts
Fashion Shots
Figari’s Liquor Store
Financial Medical Systems
Flynn, Jeanne
Foley, Mick
Foxwoods Resort & Casino
Frey Family Foundation, Inc.
Fuccillo Family
Fullam, Mary Ellen & Martin
Gardens to Go
Genco Auto Electric
Goble, Karen-Partylite Consultant
Gracie’s Hearty Foods & Spirits
Griffin Family
Grillo, John A., Architect, PC
Handy Pantry
Hartlin Inn
HEED Foundation, Inc.
Home Depot
IBEW Local Union #1049
Infant Jesus Church
International Stair Co.
Iovine, Gloria & Louis
Island Auto Accessories
Island Telecon Corp.
Islander Boat Center
J & R’s Steak House
James Cress Florists
Jennie’s Limousine Service
Jessup, Terry
Joel, Billy
Karl, Francis X.
Knapp Swezey Foundation, Inc.
Kos, Chuck
Kos, Diane & John
Kos, Lil & Ed
Kreative Keepsakes
Dave Kunzler Tire Service, Inc.
La Casa
LaValle, John Jay-Brookhaven Town
Supervisor
Law Offices of Jacoby & Jacoby
Leeds Corporation of LI
Long Island Commercial Bank
Lopez, Jennifer
Lorello, Eda
Loretta Wells Color Your World
Maggio Sanitation Services
Manzoni Real Estate
Markowitz, Fenelon & Bank, LLP
Martha Clara Vineyards
Martin, Winifred
Matthews, Kevin P. – Tax Consultants
Minihil, Peggy
Montfort Missionaries –
Spiritual Center
Mundy, Rick, artist
Murphy, Eileen
Naked Truth Band
National Floral Design
Neikam, Linda
New York Dragons
New York Islanders
Newsday/Frank Toner
Francis Nilsen Carpentry Inc.
Nolan, Richard T., Esq.
North Country Wines
North Shore Car Wash
North Shore Hematology/Oncology
Assoc.
North, Oliver
NY District Council of Carpenters
O’Hanlon, Patrick
O’Keeffe, John
Old Street Pub
Olsen, Diana
Orme Family
Palermo Paving, Inc.
Pascucci, Silvana & Chris
Perotto, Janet & George
PK Metals
Port Jefferson Florist
Port Jefferson Lions Club
Port Jefferson Sporting Goods
Powerhouse Gym & Aerobics
Printing Spectrum
Prudential Douglas Elliman RealtyLisa Jaeger
R & S Diamond Exchange
Racanelli Realty Services
Ramp Ford
Ramp Motors
Rampone, Charles
Rees, Elizabeth
Reliable Garden & Fence Co.
C. M. Richey Electrical Contractors,
Inc.
Ridgewood Savings Bank
Rivera, Geralyn
Rocky Point Statuary
Rolling Oaks Country Club
Russo, Amelia
Russo, Charles
Russo, Eric
Russo, Fox & Karl
Safe Harbor Title Agency
Scali, Anthony
Scrapbook Patch
Sheen, Martin
Sheldon, Sidney
Shoreham Wines & Spirits
Siebert, Denise & George
Silvestri, Carol and Tom
Skillman Family
Snapper Inn
Spelling, Aaron
Spinnato Gallery
St. James Plaza Nursing Facility
St. Raphael Church
Steinbrecher, Irma
Stitch ‘n B Club
Stop ‘n Shop
Sts. Peter & Paul Church
Suffolk County PBA, Inc.
Suffolk Plastic Surgeons, PC
Swane, Gary
Sweet Lorraine’s
Tait, Joan
Taylor Rental
Taylor, Elizabeth
The Curtain Store
The Lazy Clam
The Linen Basket
Theatre Three
Three Village Inn
Trader Joe’s
Travel Trends
Tritec Real Estate Co.
Trudeau, G. B.
Umina, Melody
United Studios of Self Defense
Van Chion Jewelers
Verruto Family
Villa D’Oro Jewelers
Villa Lombardi’s
Waldbaum’s
WalMart
Washington, Denzel
Wild by Nature
Williams, Robin
Winkler, Kurtz & Winkler, Attys. at
Law
WRCN Radio
Zeis Family
Zeumer Family
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The Children and
Family Center
25th
Anniversary
A Call to
Gratitude
Grounded in
Compassion
As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we
would like you to mark your calendars for
some exciting events.
25th Anniversary Mass Celebration
Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles
Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY
25th Anniversary Block Party
Date and Time TBA
Annual Holiday Party
Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook, NY
We would like to extend a special invitation
to all Community House Alumni to join us for
these wonderful events commemorating our
25th Anniversary year. If you are still in contact with any alumni from your time with us,
please extend the invitation to them as well.
It would be wonderful to celebrate this exciting milestone in Hope House Ministries’ history with all of you.
For more information, please contact Janet
at 631-928-2377 ext. 22 or e-mail
[email protected].
Expanded Services
Offered to Parents
and Children
T
he Children and Family Center of Hope House Ministries continues to
expand its services.
Anna Santalino, a graduate student in psychology, has joined the staff as an
intern working with children and their parents as well as co-conducting a
workshop for Single Parents. We have been happy to have her and hope that
she continues to enjoy success in her studies and her work.
Although the CAPS program (Children and Parent Support) concluded its
first six week sessions at Thanksgiving, we enjoyed the help that was given to
us by the social work interns, Veronique Antienes and Kirsta Kelly. Further
help was extended by a young teacher (and his guitar!) Tony Chiarella. We are
most grateful to all these young people for lending us their time and their talent.
We look forward to having them back with us when we resume the CAPS
program in mid-March. We would also like to have two more interns so that
we could rotate their work and give them experience with each age group as
well as the parents involved.
Sr. Jean Beagan, O.P.
The Eighth Annual
Breakfast Club Event
Once again, the Hope House Ministries Breakfast Club Committee will be
hosting the Annual Breakfast Club Event. Over the past seven years this
important event has attracted Long Island business people and philanthropists who have generously contributed over $865,000 to benefit Hope
House Ministries! For information on the upcoming event being held in
June, please feel free to call the Development Department at
(631) 473-8796.
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Hope House Ministries GOLF
CLASSIC
Port Jefferson Country Club at Harbor Hills
Monday, May 23, 2005
Includes
Limited Field - Register Early
Registration Form
Continental Breakfast
Lunch by Pace’s Steak House, Hauppauge & Port Jefferson
J Golf Individual - $300
J Golf Foursome - $1,200 per Foursome
(includes 1 tee sign & 12 raffle tickets)
Dinner by Lombardi’s
On the Sound
J Dinner only - $100 per person
Green Fees & Golf Cart
J I am unable to play, but would
like to contribute.
Mid-Game
Refreshments
For IRS purposes the fair market value of this event is $150.00.
Registration accepted on a first come first served basis.
Golf Awards
Please list player information below:
Locker Room Facilities
Name___________________________________
NOTE: Proper attire &
spikeless shoes are
required.
Company________________________________
Address_________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________
Hope House Ministries
GOLF CLASSIC
Sponsorship Opportunities
Phone__________________________________
Name___________________________________
Company________________________________
J Golf Tee Sign
$150
Text____________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Address_________________________________
J
J
J
J
J
Name___________________________________
Breakfast
Cocktail Hour
Dinner
Green Fees
Carts
$2,500
$2,500
$5,000
$5,000
$1,500
J
J
J
J
Awards
Golf Balls
Locker Room
Golf Prizes
$1,500
$1,000
$1,500
$1,000
City/State/Zip_____________________________
Phone__________________________________
Company________________________________
Address_________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________
Phone__________________________________
Name___________________________________
Name____________________________________Amt. Enclosed $________
Company________________________________
Address______________________________________________________
Address_________________________________
City/State/Zip__________________________________________________
City/State/Zip_____________________________
Phone_______________________________________________________
Phone__________________________________
Additional Information: (631) 473-8796 or (631) 928-2377
Mail to: Hope House Ministries, Development Department
PO Box 358, Port Jefferson, NY 11777-0358 or visit our website www.hhm.org
Mail to: Hope House Ministries
Development Department
PO Box 358, Port Jefferson, NY 11777-0358
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5th Annual “Montauk We Hope”
Bike Tour Raises Over $58,000
I
t was a beautiful day on Long Island as over 240 riders boarded
their bikes for the 5th Annual Montauk We Hope Bike Tour.
Hosted by Tritec Real Estate Co., the event raised over $58,000
to benefit Hope House Ministries! The riders began their journey
in East Setauket, as Fr. Frank offered his deepest thanks to all who
were taking part in this event and sent them off with a prayer.
The 75-mile tour took the riders out to Eastern Long Island
through Sound Ave., Greenport, Shelter Island, Sag Harbor and
the Hamptons, to end at their final destination … Montauk,
Photo by Anita Denton
where everyone enjoyed
a celebratory clam bake at Hither Hills Campground. In addition, riders
6th Annual
were once again offered the option of the X-treme Ride which provided a
Setauket to
unique challenge for advanced cyclists who wanted to go the “X-tra” disMontauk
tance to the Montauk Point Lighthouse and return to the clam bake – this
Bike Tour &
extended the ride to 100 miles in length. We would like to thank the Bike
Clam Bake
Tour Committee for all their hard work in putting this event together, all
Saturday,
the additional volunteers who helped the day of the event, and all the riders
who supported us by participating and collecting pledges.
Sept. 10, 2005
A very special thank you also goes out to the generous event sponsors:
Corporate ($7,500)
South Ferry ($1,500)
Gift-In-Kind Donations
Tritec Real Estate Co.
Chock Full O’ Nuts Coffee
Clam Bake ($5,000)
Refreshment Stop ($500)
B & R Mechanical
All Island Testing Associates
C. M. Richey Electrical Contractors
Condos Brothers Construction Corp.
Design Concrete Corp.
Colasanto Construction
GBM Quality Cleaning Services
Echo Interiors
Spa Belle Meade
Better on a Bagel
Barrett, Bonacci & Van Weele
Campus Bikes
WBAB 102.3
The Royal Atlantic Beach Resort in
Montauk
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of NY
Entenmann’s Baked Goods
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Terryville Fire Dept.
St. Regis Knights of Columbus
Ramp Motors, Inc.
Clare Rose, Inc.
James Cress Florist, LTD
Anita Denton-Photographer
Landmark Food Corp.
Johnnie’s Subside
Carl Hart Bicycles
Mr. Sign
X-treme Ride ($3,500)
Newsday Inc.
Hat ($2,500)
Island Steel & Detailing Corp.
Mechanical Solutions, Inc.
T-Shirt ($2,000)
Frey Family Foundation, Inc.
Seigerman-Mulvey Co., Inc.
Central Outdoor Services
Berton LLP
Coughlan Family
Newsday, Inc.
Platinum ($250)
Gordon L. Seaman, Inc./TEGG Service
North Hills Office Services, Inc.
Brian Murphy & Family
Gregoire Family
Hydra Vending
Gold ($175)
CB Richard Ellis
Darr Construction
Johnnie’s Subside
North Ferry ($1,500)
Silver ($100)
Sound Painting
Andrew & Pauline Mazziotti
Nicholls Point Marina
Rider Transport ($1,750)
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Editors
Anne Frimmer
Theresa Zeis
Project Hope
Layout & Design
C
“
OME MY FRIEND AND REST AWHILE” are the words depicted on the
banner which greets those arriving at the Project Hope drop-in center. The
welcome greeting on the banner demonstrates what Project Hope has been
privileged to offer since opening its doors in October, 2004. For those men and
women who live in abandoned houses, vehicles, tents or substandard housing,
Project Hope provides them with a safe and caring environment where they are
accepted and hospitality is provided.
Deborah A. DiRoma, CreativeFX
email: [email protected]
Printing
Printing Spectrum
www.printingspectrum.com
Hope House Ministries
PO Box 358
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Each day Project Hope assists our homeless guests with clothing, food, shower facilities, as well as assistance in addressing their homelessness. Since its beginning,
Project Hope has been privileged in assisting several of our homeless men and
women in attempting to break their cycle of homelessness. Several of our guests have
entered substance abuse treatment programs to address their alcohol/drug addictions,
others have found employment and subsequent housing, and still others have since
received mental health treatment. In addition, Project Hope offers those in the local
community outreach services.
Most of all, Project Hope seeks to encourage our homeless guests to come and spend
as much time as they wish to relax, socialize, or just enjoy the hospitality, it is the
wish for our homeless guests to be provided with an environment where they can
feel a sense of appreciation and value for who they are, because so often they are
shunned and avoided by others.
Brother Roger Croteau, C.S.C.
MAIN PHONE &
COUNSELING CENTER:
(631) 928-2377
[email protected]
DEVELOPMENT OFFICE:
(631) 473-8796
FAX: (631) 474-4851
www.hhm.org
[email protected]
For questions regarding tax deductions,
please refer to the Internal Revenue Service
Publication 526 entitled Charitable Contributions.
TEACHERS NEEDED
St. Louis De Montfort Academy is
in need of teachers willing to share
their time and talent with high
school students.
Math, Science, Social Studies,
Speech, English, Spanish, Computer
Graphics, Music, Art, Cooking,
Photography, Physical Education /
Coach. 1 – 2 hours per week
between the hours of 9am – 2pm
GARDENERS NEEDED
Like to garden?
Join our Garden Club!
Help create and transform the gardens throughout our ministry houses. Spring is approaching and we
need gardeners, landscapers, tree
& hedge trimmers.
Please contact Fran DiNapoli
Dir. of Volunteer Services
(631) 928-2377 ext 16.
Thursday, April 7, 2005
6:30 - 11 p.m.
To Benefit Hope House Ministries
Villa Lombardi’s
877 Main St ., Holbrook, NY
Donation: $40.00 (includes full course dinner & show)
Fashions: Renee’s, Mattituck, NY
Hairstyles: Rapunzel’s, Mt. Sinai, NY
Jane Aradell
Make-up:
Gina Gerace
Please make checks payable to Beta Sigma Phi
To make a donation, purchase tickets, or more information,
call Lorri Walberg at (631) 724-6515 or Deb DiRoma at (631) 821-7598
Mark your Calendars!
April 2005
Beta Sigma Phi Fashion
Show/Chinese Auction
Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Beta Sigma Phi
(to benefit Hope House Ministries)
Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook, NY
HHM 25th Anniversary
Celebration
Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Infant Jesus Chapel at St. Charles
Hospital, Port Jefferson, NY
May 2005
Annual Golf Outing
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Self Help Meetings
September 2005
Montauk We Hope Bike Tour
Saturday, September 5
Starting in East Setauket
(Tritec Real Estate Building)
25th Anniversary Block Party
TBA
December 2005
Annual Holiday Party
Thursday, December 1
7 p.m. to 11p.m.
Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook, NY
Andy Cooney
Christmas Concert
TBA
St Joseph’s College Auditorium,
Patchogue, NY (proceeds to benefit
Hope House Ministries)
Monday, May 23
Port Jefferson Country Club/
Lombardi’s on the Sound at
Harbor Hills
All meetings are held in the Sr. Aimee
Room unless otherwise noted.
SUNDAYS
AA-Beginners
MONDAYS
AA
TUESDAYS
Parent Group
WEDNESDAYS
AA
CODA
NA
THURSDAYS
AA-Beginners
FRIDAY
AA
AA
SATURDAYS
AA
6:30pm - 7:45pm
8:00pm - 9:30pm
6:00am
7:30pm - 9:00pm
6:00am
10:00am - 11:30am
8:00am - 10:00am
6:30pm - 7:45pm
8:00pm - 9:30pm
6:00am
12:00am (midnight)
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Bereavement Support Group at Hope House Ministries
We will meet the 2nd Friday of the month from 2 - 3:30pm
1 High St., Port Jefferson, NY • Facilitator: Adele (631) 928-2377
Enjoy the pleasures of a
Princess Cruise and benefit
Hope House Ministries
Pictured above are Andy Cooney
and some aspiring performers.
O
For every cabin booked on
Princess Cruise Lines, a $50 per
cabin donation** will go to benefit the
programs of Hope House Ministries.
Contact: Travel Trends
(631) 724-3311
400 Townline Road, Hauppauge, NY 11788
[email protected]
**Book anytime between September 2004 - December 2005. Hope House Ministries
MUST be mentioned when you book for Hope House to receive this donation.
n Saturday, December 11th almost 700 people gathered at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue to enjoy the
Fifth Annual Andy Cooney “Classic Irish Christmas” Concert benefiting Hope House Ministries. This year’s outstanding cast included
Andy Cooney, the Andy Cooney Band, the Irish Sopranos, Seamus
Brett, World Class Irish Stepdancer Joanna Barry and Emcee Mike
McCormack. This fabulous evening of entertainment netted over
$9,000, making it our most successful to date. We are most
grateful, not only to the talented artists who performed that night,
but also to all those in attendance.
We are especially indebted to the many volunteers, local businesses and sponsors whose contributions enable our concert to continue and grow each year. For information on next year’s show or to
be added to the pre-Concert Mailing List, please e-mail Janet at
[email protected] or call 631-928-2377 ext. 22.