July 12, 2015 - St. Matthew RC Church

July 12th, 2015
The 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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 9:00 am –5:00 pm
July 12, 2015
The 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
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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· 7899546
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
July 12th, 2015
Business Manager
Dolores Tiernan
Finance Chairperson
Richard Bove
Trustees
Deacon Carmine DeStefano
and Joseph Napolitano
Weekly Collection
July 4th & 5th
$12,116.00
Faith Direct: $2000.00
Please use your envelopes and
indicate your donation amount on the outside of the envelope.
An important Reminder:
Recently I asked Deacon Frank
McGuiness, a retired NYPD Detective and currently chief of security for the Diocese to visit
the Parish Center and evaluate our security arrangements.
As per his recommendation, we will be
making some simple changes that will minimally
impact visitors to the Msgr. Mattei Parish Center
and Msgr. Goggin Hall. As before, during normal hours one must enter the Parish Center
though the Main Entrance ( the door between
the two shrines, Mother Teresa and Padre
Pio) NOT the Gym Entrance.
Then one will turn right to the “front door” from
the breezeway into the office area. The door will
be closed. There will be a button and a speaker
box. The receptionist will “buzz” you in. You will
then check in with the receptionist.
There will also be a standard lunch hour
during which the Parish Center will be closed.
Msgr. Goggin Hall will be locked when not in
use. Access to the church will be unaffected by
these changes and the Msgr. Mattei Parish
Center will still be open for Religious Education,
other programs, Holy Hours as before.
Fr. Hewes
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Saturday, Jul 11
5:00 PMEdwin Lucie
Intention for Jack Tseng
Catherine Lo Casto
Jesse Weinstein
Joseph Kister
Leo Perry
7:00 PM Carlos Alberto Pineda
Sunday, Jul 12
7:30 AM Sally & Vincent Cotrone
9:30 AM Mary Schoppmeyer
11:00 AM Frank Guzzo
12:30 PM (L) People of the Parish
12:30 PM Bert Morales
Monday, Jul 13
9:00 AM Catherine Lo Casto
Tuesday, Jul 14
9:00 AM Oscar Amoroso
Wednesday, Jul 15
9:00 AM Carl Tuzzalino
Thursday, Jul 16
9:00 AM Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Friday, Jul 17
9:00 AM Catherine Lo Casto
Saturday, Jul 18
9:00 AM Ruth Alma Rennerts
Dorothy Matigzneck
Carmelo Musacchia
Benno Brad
Ralph Avallone
Jo Obser
5:00 PM Intention for Jack Tseng
Andrew J. Garafalo
Caroline J. Nestolo
Neil F. Barrella
Gerard Esposito
Philip LaGreca
7:00 PM Victor & Vincente Gonzalez
Sunday, Jul 19
7:30 AM Marie Tomassetti
9:30 AM Deceased Family of Montanaro&Sciola
11:00 AM Irene Schreiber
12:30 PM People of the Parish
12:30 PM (L) Nicholas Giannone
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Dear Parishioners and friends of St. Matthew’s,
We will be publishing a 50th Anniversary Jubilee Journal
50 Yea
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in order to celebrate this special year and to help raise funds for
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the church. The journal will be distributed at our Golden JubiGod in ping
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Smithtown.
We anticipate hundreds of guests in attendance making
this our biggest social event of the year.
The Journal will be 8 1/2 by 11 inches, and will contain
business and personal ads, short goodwill wishes, and photos from parishioners.
Parishioners are invited to be part of the journal, with a Customized Personal Message.
OPTIONS FOR PARISHIONER ADS:
• Take an ad of any size, including full-pages, or
• Take a "Customized Personal Sentiments" ad in which you write a short expression of your
thoughts about St. Matthew, or mention your family.
• Submit a photograph of yourself, your family, your friends, pictures from our past, your past
memories, - anything that might have significance to you.
On behalf of our Pastor, Father Robert Hewes, we thank you for your continued support.
We again appeal for your help in taking one of the journal ads listed below. Your contribution will
earn the deep gratitude of all who will benefit from your kindness and generosity. If you have any
questions please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely, Louise Benenati – Journal Chairperson (586-4515) H (662-6074) C
Please make out all checks to St. Matthew R.C. Church and send your check by August 13th to:
Louise Benenati: 130 Albany 8t. Deer Park, NY 11729
JOURNAL ADS
Gold Page________________$500
Back Cover ______________ $400
Inside Front Cover_________$350
Inside Back Cover _________$350
Full Page_________________$300
½ Page _________________$150
¼ Page __________________$75
Business Cards ____________$50
MESSAGE FOR JOURNAL
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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
Registration forms for the upcoming Fall/Winter Program (September 2015 thru April 2016)
grades two through eight, are coming in at a steady pace. Please return these orange forms as soon as
possible.
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. 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.
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.
Beginning Tuesday, July 7th and running through Thursday, July 30th, the Religious
Education Department is looking for volunteers (8th grade and up) to come in and help us prepare for the Summer Program, which begins on August 2nd. Please contact the Religion Office and let us know if you would
like to do so. For those students in need of Community Service, this counts towards it and we will be happy
to fill out the appropriate paperwork. The hours are 12:00PM to 2:00PM, Monday through Thursday.
Summer Program T-Shirts for students, helpers and teachers are ready for pick up Tuesday,
July 7th through Thursday, July 30th from 11:00AM to 4:00PM, on the second floor in the St. Theresa
Room. Class assignments are given out at that time.
Tuesday, July 28th, there will be a Summer Program teachers meeting in the St. Jude Room
on the second floor at 7:00PM. Please make every effort to attend as this is the only meeting we are going to
have.
ST. MATTHEW’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
St. Matthew’s 50th Anniversary celebrations are happening all around us and have been very
enjoyable. Why not continue the festivities by joining us on Friday, July 31st, 6:30PM, at the Bethpage
Ballpark for a Ducks Baseball Game. It’s not far and it should be a fun-filled night under the lights for all.
There is a ticket reservation form in this bulletin or just call me at 631/864-3321 and I’ll take care of it for
you.
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July 12-Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
In the Gospel today we see how Jesus sent
his Apostles out two by two. From the beginning of the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul, members visit in pairs “two by two”, those who are
poor and needy in their homes. It is there, in the family
setting, that Vincentians listen, offer humble advice, and
render assistance.
Have you considered answering the call to help serve
the poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
Our Sick
Margarita Abelaruiz
Richard J. Albergo
Baby Chloe Atienza
Alfonse Barone
Pat Benoit
Vivian Blom
Eric Bohlsen
Shirley Brown
Christian Brown
Andrew Camanaco
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
John Gatto
Connor Golden
Lauren Heinz
Johnny James Henley Jr.
Thomas Smith Henley
Carol Kelly
Harold Kelly
Laurie Kramer
Barbara Labate
John W. Lane
Greg Makarius
Terrence Martin
Michael Mazzara
Helen McDowell
Nellie Messina
Angela Miller
Frank Miraglia
Matthew Morgan
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
Brian Tripp
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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First Time
Daniel Mucci & Susan Schneck
Kyle Love & Amanda Pascarella
Arnold Gifford & Jennifer Pynn
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Carmelite Holy Hour
July 16,2015 7:30—8:30
All are invited to pray to the
Blessed Mother
Catholics For Freedom of Religion
"Regardless of what a narrow majority of the Supreme Court may declare at this moment in history, the nature of the human person and marriage remains unchanged and unchangeable." Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Louisville, KY, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops (USCCB), June 26, 2015
A Warning from Canada:
"I want to warn America to expect severe erosion of First Amendment freedoms (from) the U.S. Supreme Court
mandate (of) same-sex marriage. The consequences have played out in Canada for ten years now, and they are
truly Orwellian in nature and scope. In Canada, freedoms of speech, press, religion, and association have suffered greatly due to government pressure." (thepublicdiscourse.com, 4/24/15)
(CFFR) Defending Religious Freedom:
"As the battle for protecting religious liberty in the U.S. advances in the wake of the Supreme Court decision
redefining marriage, a Catholic grassroots organization dedicated to promoting and defending religious liberty in
the U.S. has expanded its reach and drawn the attention of the U.S. bishops." (ncregister.com, 6/29/15)
"The Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y., and CFFR cosponsored the June 25 Fortnight For Freedom Rally for
Religious Freedom, where Professor Robert George, chairman of the U.S. commission on International Religious Freedom, delivered the keynote address. The event drew more than 700 participants, including representatives of the Mormon and Evangelical churches."
"It is critically important that America's Catholics heed our bishops' call for activism in defense of religious liberty," said Prof. George (ncregister.com, 6/29/15)
"Jesus Christ, with great love, taught unambiguously that from the beginning marriage is the lifelong union of
one man and one woman. As Catholic bishops, we follow our Lord and will continue to teach and act according
to this truth." Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, USCCB
OUTREACH: SUMMER AIR CONDITIONING SEASON IS COMING
CALL REAP @ 1800-263-6786 or email [email protected] for a FREE REAP home survey to reduce your energy costs. Income guidelines apply. Example -family of 2 - $61,040 year.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS:
Good Shepherd Hospice 631-828-7631, Our Lady of
Consolation in West Islip – 587-1600 extension 8337, Young Widow and Widowers at St. Matthew’s:
Call Kathryn Monaco Douglas at 631-495 8541
JOB PREPARATION: Dress for Success provides professional attire, support network and career
development tools for low income women in Suffolk County. For an appointment, call 631-451-9127
or check the website: www.dressforsuccess.org
Thank you and God bless you for always donating food and money for those in need. Have a safe
and very happy summer.
Sister Kay McCarthy
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July 18th & 19th
5:00 PM
R. Smolenski
5:00 P.M.
7:30 AM
J. Campa
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
K. Kampta
D. Manetta
R. Ruvio
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
I. Lucie
C. Vogt
L. McCarthy
J. Gatto
R. Grande
J. McCarthy
J. McIntyre
St. Mathew’s Summer
Blood Drive sponsored by
Archbishop Fulton J, Sheen
Knights Of Columbus Council 7479
www.kofc7479.org
Did you know that 25% of our blood supply in the
Metro NY region comes from other U.S. blood centers? We import blood because our region does not
donate enough blood to keep our hospitals going.
This is one of the many reasons we need you!
Please help. Please donate.
Our blood drive is scheduled Sunday July 26
from the hours of 8:30 am to 2:00 pm in Msgr.
Goggin Hall.
Call George Wolf (631) 223 – 5049 or Bob Torrillo at
(631) 243 – 4620 or Tony De Losa
at (631) 748 – 0900 for information
July 26 Blood Drive Sign-Up Form
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Please Print
Last Name_______________________
First________________________________
Donation Time _______________________
Phone Number________________________
Please completed the information above and
return it in the collection basket or hand to an
usher.
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
C. McNeil
F. Harnos
E. Vincente
A. Pappas
J. Luna
R. Ruvio
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 .
July
Universal: That political responsibility may
be lived at all levels as a high form of charity.
Evangelization: That, amid social inequalities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a
more fraternal society.
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Mommy and Me
We have a wonderful Mommy and Me Program. This year is it was led by the volunteers listed below. They certainly deserve our appreciation.
Jessica Larsen
Camilly Kievsky
Suzanne Boglioli
Elizabeth Staitzyak
Karen Pugni
I am so very grateful to these women for the great job they have done. Toward the end of the summer, we will be publishing in our bulletin and on the web site a registration form for the Fall. Please
consider bringing your young children and/or grandchildren to our Mommy and Me Program. It’s a
great program! The the children and parents love being here and we love having them. Thank you
and God bless you. Sr.Kay McCarthy
Free Representation in Child Support Matters
Suffolk County Family Court
If you are a Suffolk County resident who is an unrepresented custodial parent in a Suffolk Child Support, and you have appeared in court, you may qualify for free representation. You must be low income and unable to afford a private attorney. This service is a voluntary program staffed by pro bono attorneys who provide representation to eligible parties on a first come, first served basis. Space
is limited and representation is not guaranteed. For more information, Call Nassau Suffolk Law Services Pro Bono Project at 631 232-2400 x 3381
Thank you
Several months ago, I published a request in our Bulletin for donations of new $3 items or baskets for
the Sisters of St. Dominic luncheon. This luncheon benefits our many very sick and elderly Sisters.
We have 3 Sisters who are 100 and one who will be 100 in October. We also have many, many Sisters who need nursing and medical care. These Sisters have been exemplary role models to us and
we love them dearly.
Your great generosity will help them. Please know how grateful I am to you and to the many Parishioners who came to the Luncheon. Truly, I often say to people, some of the nicest people and families in the world are at St. Matthew’s !!
Our Sisters pray for our benefactors every day so you will be remembered in our daily prayers.
Thank you and God bless you. Sr. Kay McCarthy
Feed the Poor Projects –
The New Pentecost Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order and The St. Vincent de Paul Society to hold their annual Family Fair for the homeless families with children living at the HELP
shelter in North Bellport on August 29, 2015. Free franks, soda, ice cream and pony rides make for a fun day
for the kids. New back packs filled with school supplies donated by the United Jewish Appeal are given to all.
Slightly used or new clothes along with slightly used or new toys and books are donated to help the families prepare for school. The families look forward to this great event. Any donations to help with the fair would be appreciated.
The Feed the Poor group also goes into New York City on the third Saturday of every month to serve hundreds
of hot and boxed meals to the many men in the Belleview shelter. If you would like to join us by going to the city
or donating hot homemade foods, toiletries and men’s clothing. Contact Frank Harnos at 499-0074 for more
information.
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SEMINARY GOLF CLASSIC TO SUPPORT OUR SEMINARIANS
The Annual Seminary Golf Classic will be held at the Huntington Crescent Club on Monday, July 13,
2015. Special honorees for this event are Msgr. John J. McCann ’65, pastor of St. Mary’s, Manhasset. Also being honored are Theresa and Robert J. Ahlstrom, Jr., parishioners of St. Elizabeth of
Hungary, Melville. We invite you to participate by sponsorship or joining us for golf or dinner. All
funds raised support the education and formation of our seminarians, our future priests. For additional information please contact the Seminary Development Office, (631)423-0483 x 102, or
[email protected].
The Arturo Toscanini Lodge #2107 of the Order Sons of Italy in America
Announces a "Nite at the Races" at St. Matthew's Church, Mons. Goggin Hall,
Saturday, July 18 at 7 PM. Cost $12 per person Hot dogs, sauerkraut, beans,
chili, potato salad, beer, soda, water, dessert, coffee, tea. For reservations, please
call: Dom Tringali: 631-499-9132
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St. Matthews Youth Ministry July 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
July 4
July 11
July 18
July 25
No Youth Ministry. Have a great 4th of July!!
No Youth Ministry
Movie Night
Applebee’s Breakfast Fundraiser @ 8am/ Game Night
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.
Yo u ’ r e i n v i t e d t o a n
Applebee’s flapjack
Fundraiser Breakfast to
Support
S t . M a t t h e w Yo u t h M i n i s t r y
Tickets are $10.00
July 25th, 2015 8:00 am -10:00 am
1 0 5 Ve t e r a n s M e m o r i a l H i g hw a y
C o m m a c k , N Y 11 7 2 5
Please contact Gina Drost at
631-835-3088
[email protected]
Meal Includes: Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs,
and a beverage (coffee, juice, soda, or tea)
Tickets on sale July 17-18 after all Masses
St. Matthew’s Youth Ministry will be attending the
Steubenville NYC retreat on Aug. 7-8-9 and requests your
prayers for a Spirit filled
experience. Come see us off on
Friday Aug. 7 at the 9am Mass.