January 31, 2016 - St. Joseph Catholic Church

Church of Saint Joseph
Garden City, New York - Diocese of Rockville Centre
130 Fifth Street Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 747-3535 Fax: (516) 746-0719
Parish website www.stjosephchurchgc.org
Reverend Msgr. James P. Swiader
Pastor
Reverend Gregory F. Breen
Associate Pastor
Reverend Joseph C. Scolaro
MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
8:30 am
Vigil Mass 5:00pm
SUNDAY
Church
Associate Pastor
7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,
11:45am, 1:00pm, 5:30pm
Reverend John Kettelberger, CM
Auditorium
John J. McKenna
Deacon
Andrew Ciccaroni
Deacon
January 31, 2016
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10:00am Family Mass
MONDAY-FRIDAY
Church
8:00am, 9:00am
Novena Mass -Convent Chapel
Monday 8:00 pm
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PARISH MEMBERSHIP
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
We welcome those who are new to our parish and
ask them to call the Rectory for registration
information. If you are moving, please notify the
Rectory.
Marriages should be arranged at least six months in
advance. Weddings may be celebrated Fridays: 5:00 PM,
Saturdays: 11:00 AM, & 3:00 PM, Sundays: 3:45 PM
SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST
Saturday Evenings: In Church at 5:00 PM
Sundays: In Church at 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 11:45 AM,
1:00 and 5:30 PM; in Auditorium at 10:00 AM
except July & August
Weekdays: 8:00, 9:00 AM Monday through Friday
with 12:10 PM on First Fridays.
Saturdays: 8:30 AM
Holy Days: See printed announcements prior to the
Holy Day for the Mass Schedule.
Monday evenings: 8:00 PM with Miraculous Medal
Novena in Convent Chapel, except legal holidays.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING THE SICK
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick takes
place on the first Saturday of the month immediately
following the 8:30 morning Mass. You may also call
the Rectory to arrange for anointing and Holy
Communion for the homebound.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturdays: 1:00 to 2:00 and 6:00 to 6:30 PM
Also, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturdays of the month 9:00 to
9:30 AM. Eves of Holy Days and First Fridays: 4:00
to 5:00 PM.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism is celebrated on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th
Sunday of the month at 2:30 PM. Please note: there
are no baptisms on the fifth Sunday of the month.
Registration is necessary prior to the date of
Baptism. Instruction is required for parents of first
children.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday: J er 1:4-5, 17-19/Ps 71:1-6, 15-17/1 Cor 12:31--13:13
or 13:4-13/Lk 4:21-30
Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-7/Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7-10/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22
-32
Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5-7/Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10-12/Mk 6:7-13
Friday: Sir 47:2-11/Ps 18:31, 47, 50-51/Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9-14/Mk 6:30-34
Next Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/Ps 138:1-5, 7-8/1 Cor 15:1-11 or
15:3-8, 11/Lk 5:1-11
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
RCIA is a process welcoming new members into the
Roman Catholic Church. Any adult who is not baptized or
is baptized in another Christian Church and wishes to
become a Catholic, or is baptized in the Roman Catholic
Church but seeks the Sacraments of Eucharist and
Confirmation, should call the Rectory at 747-3535.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Sister Kathleen Corr, O.P., Director
130 Fifth Street
747-3535
MUSIC AND LITURGY
Mr. Joseph Cangialosi, Director
130 Fifth Street
747-3535
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
Anna Maria Sirianni, LMSW, Director 747-7120
120 Fifth Street
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/CCD
Mrs. Susan Mirabella, Director
121 Fourth Street
741-7787
SCHOOL
Mrs. Christina Teisch, Principal
747-2730
Mrs. Regina Cioffi, Assistant Principal
450 Franklin Avenue
STEWARDSHIP
Sister Louise Cullen, RSM, Director
121 Fourth Street
741-5632
YOUTH MINISTRY
Mr. Philip Malloy, Director
130 Fifth Street
747-3535
DECEASED
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord…
John M. McQueeny
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, January 31 - 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM Aud.
10:30 AM
11:45 AM
1:00 PM
Carol Rudy
Ann Fagan & Harrington Family
Mary Ann Bouchard
Parishioners of St. Joseph
Joseph Boyle
Margaret Casolaro, Daniel Paulo,
Barbara Scudder, Overbeck Family
5:30 PM
Lou & Lee Plaut
Monday, February 1
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
8:00 PM
James Carter
Loretta Stasgins
Novena Mass
Tuesday, February 2
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Brian Gray
Mary Horgan
Wednesday, February 3
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Richard Link
Geri Selvaggio
Thursday, February 4
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Robert Lehnert
Fannie Straka
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PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
“If anyone is sick among you, ask the community to pray”
Please pray for:
Ann Altman, Ana M. Alvarez, Vladimir Alvarez,
Felicitia Alvarez, James J. Ashe, Deborah Auricchio,
Joanne Auricchio, Robert Auricchio, Teagan Baralo,
Adelina Bera, Lauren Dittrich Bilyeu, Jennifer Blake,
Marilyn Bloch, Anthony Boccia, Baby Alexa Boylan, David
Cahill, Victoria Bunone, Kathy Burns, Lorraine Cagliostro,
Theresa Camoia, Rose Cangialosi, Patrick Cancroft,
Joan Cashman, Maria Cerrone, Frank Cirona, Joseph Clements,
Roberta Coleman, Patrick Concannon, Carol Countryman,
Sheila Dollard, Rosemary Fitzpatrick, Jack Gearns, Pat Garbato,
Wanda Gecewicz, Michele George, Joseph Gottlieb,
Jane Heinssen, Ron Hildreth, Florence Cadigan Hutchinson,
Edward Johnson, Josephine Juliano, Thomas Kehoe,
Carlin Kenny, Chris Lamendola, Olivia Macchio,
Theresa Maguire, Joseph Martens, John Joseph McCarthy,
Marie Martin, Jayne McGratty, Anne McGowan,
Regina McGowan, Bob McGuire, Vinko Mender,
Mary Messmer, Rudy Montego, Kathleen Morris,
Bethsy Morrissey, James Mulhearn, Pat O’Carroll, Joe Oliva,
Rose Occhini, Thomas O’Donnell, Cecelia Ortiz, John Ormond,
Barney Rinaldi, Brian Rey, Elodia Rich, Hope Riccobono,
Jo Ann Russo, Maria Pashayan, Ann Senchyshyn,
Thomas Shea, Fran Skinner, Rita Scaglione, A.J. Scalice,
Eugene Shannon, Kathleen Smith, Frances Klein Sneath,
Alan Sorrentino, Emma Tynan Quinn, Stephanie Ryan,
Liz Sarno, Julia Schwartz, Carol Schwinn, Filomena Stubel,
Mildred Tyszka, Catherine Vogt
Friday, February 5
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
12:10 PM
Radames F. Hernandez
Ed Carney & M. Doris
Martin Koslow
WE WELCOME THE NEWLY BAPTIZED
Saturday, February 6
8:30 AM
5:00 PM
Theresa & Joseph Collins,
Patricia Cincotta,
Sally Quartarro
Sunday, February 7 - 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM Aud.
10:30 AM
11:45 AM
1:00 PM
Miller,
Robert Gorman
Fred C. Brudie
Marion Brzozowski
Ida Luisi
Mary Miranda
Parishioners of St. Joseph, Matthew
Mary Jeanne Miller, Joseph Guella,
Livio Noscenzia
5:30 PM
Jeanne & Joseph Onorato
WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS
Saturday, February 6, 2016
5:00 PM
Father Gregory Breen
Sunday, February 7, 2016
7:30 AM
Father John Kettelberger
9:00 AM
Father Joseph Scolaro
10:00AM Aud. Father John Kettelberger
10:30 AM
Msgr. James Swiader
11:45 AM
Msgr. James Swiader
1:00 PM
Father Joseph Scolaro
5:30 PM
Father Gregory Breen
This schedule is subject to change to meet the needs of the parish.
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St. Joseph Parish Directory
Rectory Office………………………………………………………………………………516-747-3535
Receptionist ......................................................................................................................... Ext. 10
Pastor: Reverend Msgr. James P. Swiader .......................................................................... Ext. 13
Associate Pastor: Reverend Gregory F. Breen .................................................................... Ext. 11
Associate Pastor: Reverend Joseph C. Scolaro .................................................................... Ext. 20
Deacon Jack McKenna. ......................................................................................................... 516-747-3535
Deacon Andy Ciccaroni ........................................................................................................ 516-747-3535
Adult Faith Formation: Sr. Kathleen Corr, OP, Director .................................................... Ext. 12
Music and Liturgy: Mr. Joseph Cangialosi, Director .......................................................... Ext. 29
Youth Ministry: Mr. Philip Malloy, Director ...................................................................... Ext. 30
Bulletin / Parish Registration: Mrs. Adrienne Kuczwaj ...................................................... Ext. 27
Executive Secretary: Mrs. Barbara Stay …………………………………………………...Ext.16
Facilities’ Manager: Mr. Frank Mondo ............................................................................... Ext.18
St. Joseph School: Mrs. Christina Teisch, Principal .......................................................... 516-747-2730
Mrs. Regina Cioffi, Assistant Principal
Religious Education: Mrs. Susan Mirabella, Director ........................................................ 516-741-7787
Parish Social Ministry: Anna Maria Sirianni, LMSW, Director .......................................... 516-747-7120
Stewardship: Sr. Louise Cullen, RSM, Director ................................................................. 516-741-5632
Parish Trustees: Mr . Michael White • Mr . Thomas O’Br ien
Pastoral Council: Mr . Chr istopher Adams • Mr s. Mar ia Fr anco• Mr . Gr egor y Hester ber g •
Mr. Joseph McCarthy • Mr. Richard Russell • Mr. Thomas Scaturro •
Mrs. Dorry Tompsett • Mrs. Maureen Wallace
Emergency Anointing number (when Rectory Office is closed): 516-434-1516
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
The Parish of St. Joseph celebrates the good news of Jesus Christ by giving witness to His real presence in
our midst;
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We express our faith through prayer, especially in the celebration of the Eucharist and Sacraments.
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We continually form and strengthen our faith by embracing and teaching the word of God and trusting in
the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
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We comfort and give hope to the sick and the grieving and reach out to those in spiritual or material need
with compassion and love.
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We offer hospitality and warmly welcome all people to share the joy and peace of Jesus.
Founded on Faith
Growing in Hope
Serving in Love
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31 January 2016
Dear Parishioners,
As Catholics we are people who express and
nourish our faith, our experience of God’s presence in
our lives, not only through the celebration of the
sacraments – Eucharist, Baptism, Reconciliation, are the
ones that come first to mind – but also through the use
signs and symbols and traditions – through
SACRAMENTALS: objects or actions that inspire and
encourage us to grow in faith and deepen our awareness
of God's nearness in our everyday lives. Sacramentals
do not confer grace in the same way that sacraments do;
rather, in a somewhat more oblique manner, they
dispose us to receive God’s grace with open hearts.
Like our devotion to the saints, sacramentals are among
the most “Catholic” of our traditions and devotions. We
are familiar with sacramentals that are particular
objects: holy water, crucifixes, images of saints, blessed
ashes (Ash Wednesday: February 10), blessed palms,
rosaries, etc. But there are also those sacramentals that
are practices, such as the Sign of the Cross, Lenten
fasting, a genuflection or bow to the tabernacle. They
are part of the “culture” of our Catholic faith, visible
and tangible in our lives and in our homes.
I think of sacramentals because this week we
have two particular feasts when our use of sacramentals
is particularly evident of our Catholic spirituality.
Tuesday, February 2, is the Feast of the Presentation.
This ancient commemoration dates from the 4th century.
(I wrote in more detail a year ago.) The Church
celebrates the presentation of Christ in the Temple. The
feast, which began in the East under the title of the
Occursus Domini, or the “Meeting of Jesus with
Simeon,” was celebrated with the blessing of candles
and a public procession, and eventually acquired the
name Candlemas.
Over time the feast acquired a
Marian character, in reference to the ritual purification
of Mary according to the Mosaic prescriptions, forty
days after the birth of her Child. However, the feast is
primarily about Christ, in Simeon’s words, a “Light of
revelation to the nations.”
Candles are a familiar sacramental in our
Catholic identity. I recall growing up with blessed
candles in our home. As the lights might flicker as a
thunder storm rolled through on a summer evening or a
blizzard raged on a winter night, my mother would
instruct us to get out the blessed candles, which she
would light in the living room and around which we
would offer a short prayer as a family. Those candles
reminded us that a loving God watched over us and our
home. (Blessed candles are available for purchase
by parishioners in the sacristy.)
Immediately following the Feast of the
Presentation, we celebrate the memorial of St. Blaise
on February 3, with another sacramental, this time a
practice: the blessing of throats. While he was one of
the most popular saints in the Middle Ages (the wide
distribution of relics attributed to Blaise attests to the
extent of this devotion in the 11th and 12th centuries,)
accurate biographical information about Blaise,
Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia, martyr of the 4th
century, is not abundant, nor undisputed. As a
consequence, over the centuries legend has filled in
many of the gaps. Accounts of his life tell us that he
was imprisoned during the persecutions in
Cappadocia in the 4th century and eventually
beheaded in 316. It was said that during his
imprisonment in a cave outside Sebaste even the
wild beasts came to seek his blessing; and of course
the story of the mother who brought her son who was
choking on a fish bone to Blaise, who cured the lad
with a blessing and the Sign of the Cross, has ever
associated the saint with protection against diseases
of the throat. For centuries Catholics have made it
an unfailing tradition to have their throats blessed on
the feast of St. Blaise: “Through the intercession of
St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, may God deliver you
from illness of the throat and from every other evil,
in the name of the Father and of the Son + and of the
Holy Spirit, Amen.” The candles used in the
ceremony were blessed on the preceding day,
Candlemas. Throats will be blessed this Wednesday,
the feast of St. Blaise, after each of the morning
Masses.
I encourage our parishioners to avail
themselves of the benefit of sacramentals, especially
in our homes, especially with our children. We
should maintain the practice of keeping holy water in
our homes, as well as blessed candles. We should
use them in prayer. A crucifix, a picture of the
Sacred Heart or of Mary can be evidence of a
Catholic home, as is the practice of charity,
forgiveness, and respect. A cross or a saint’s medal
worn around the neck hopefully is a sign of a
Christian individual, again, as is the practice of the
virtues of kindness, generosity, and compassion.
I hope the tradition of sacramentals will
continue to enrich our faith, giving outward sign of
inward grace.
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ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
January 31, 2016
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Catholic Schools Week, a nationwide celebration of
Catholic Schools in America, begins today, Sunday,
January, 31. The school community will celebrate at
the 9:00 Liturgy, which will be followed by
refreshments in the Gym and an Open House until
12:30pm. Please see our flyer for more activities
scheduled for the whole week. Feel free to stop by
to see the wonderful things that are happening here
at St. Joseph School!
All classes will meet this week as
scheduled.
Our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders spent another afternoon
at the Cradle of Aviation for their Pathways class.
See the exciting things they are working on in the
areas of Aeronautics, Astronomy and Rocketry!!
First Grade Child and Parent Church
Tours - Children and Parent(s) report
directly to Church at 3:45pm as follows:
First Eucharist Enrollment Mass
The Second Graders are being enrolled as
candidates for First Eucharist at the 1 PM
Mass next weekend. A reception will follow
in the gym.
Tuesday, Feb. 3rd for classes 1-3, and 1-4
Wednesday, Feb. 4th for classes 1-7 and 1-8
There will be an 11:00 dismissal on Friday, February
5 for grades K to 8 and 11:15 dismissal for Nursery
and PreK.
Run for Catholic Education!
Please join us on March 19th at 9 AM for the
St. Joseph School Run For Tomorrow's Hope 5K
and Fun Run
Flat, fast, traffic-free course, professionally timed
and USATF certified
Age category awards
Post-race festival
Fun for seasoned runners and first timers
Walkers and strollers welcome
For info or to register go to: www.sjspta.com/
run.html
The mission of Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is to
ensure the excellence as well as the continuance of
Catholic Schools on Long Island by increasing
awareness and by providing scholarship and program
funding for the needs of students and schools.
Catholic Schools Week 2016
January 31– February 5th
Schedule of Events
Sunday, January 31
9:00 AM Liturgy
10:00AM-12:30 PM Curriculum Sunday
Monday, February 1
8:30 AM Opening Prayer Service
Tuesday, February 2
8:30 AM Spelling Bee Grades 3, 4, 5
Buddy –Up Day
7:30 PM Parent Information Night
Wednesday, February 3
8:30 AM Math Bee Grade 6, 7, 8,
12:45 PM Pre-K “Special Person Day”
Thursday, February 4
Spirit Day/Dress Down Day
PTA Game Show
7:00 PM Sports Night Grades 7,8
Friday, February 5
9:00 AM Liturgy
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
January 31, 2016
STEWARDSHIP ~ A Way of Life
Founded upon Faith,
Entrusted with a Mission,
Building for Our Future
The brochures outlining St. Joseph Parish Capital Campaign
were mailed to all registered parishioners. The work of repair
and renovation is well under way. We are happy to say that
the replacement of the air conditioning system and the
refinishing of the pews in the church is actually a bit ahead of
schedule.
We earnestly encourage all parishioners to give your
prayerful attention to the Campaign brochure and prayerfully
consider making a three-year sacrificial pledge to support this
project – much-needed work for present needs in the church
and for future needs around the parish facilities.
This work is clearly laid out in the brochure, along
with a guide for making a pledge that can be fulfilled over the
course of three years. We are building for the future of St.
Joseph Parish, so that we can continue to fulfill our mission
for the generations yet ahead of us. Please consider your own
participation in the Campaign through whatever pledge you
are able to make. Every parishioner and family is vital to the
success of this project
In the words of St. Paul to the Ephesians:
“You are fellow citizens with the saints and holy ones,
And members of the household of God,
Built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets,
With Christ Jesus himself as the capstone.”
SACRIFICAL GIVING
January 24, 2016
Blizzard of 2016 ~ hit St. Joseph Parish!
$7,592.00
Stewardship Reflection
We can substitute in the reading today “mercy” is patient,
kind, bears all things and forgives all things and ask
ourselves what virtue we need in this Year of Mercy. God
who is all merciful is waiting to give us what we need when
we ask. In the Gospel, Jesus is rejected because he claimed to
be the Son of God (last week’s reading). The people of
Nazareth vacillated from being gracious and listening to his
words to being angry because they saw him only as the Son
of Joseph. This week, let us try to use St. Paul’s letter to
measure our mercy and to see where we need help. Let us
also take the time to recognize the goodness in each other.
Sr. Louise Cullen RSM- Stewardship Coordinator
Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers, and Altar Servers. The
schedule for February 13th – March 20th will be run this
week. Please fill in your away dates or times when you are
not available by February 2nd.
Moms’ Faith and Life Sharing -Morning Group: Meets
on February 4th and February 25th at 9:30 in the St. Agnes
Room. New members are always welcome. Give yourself the
chance to meet other mothers and make new friends. No
need for a babysitter, children are welcome to play or stay
with you. Evening Group meets February 25th in the
Convent Center. All are welcome.
Training for New Lectors, Ushers or Extraordinary
Ministers is coming up in Mar ch or Apr il.
Please call Sr. Louise 741-5632 or e-mail her at
[email protected].
Tuesday, February 2nd is the Feast of the
Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas Day)
candles are available in the sacristy today
after the Masses.
Wednesday, February 3rd is the Feast of
St. Blaise according to tradition the
intercession of St. Blaise is invoked against
illnesses of the throat.
Blessing of throats will take place after the
morning Masses.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Presents
Killing Jesus
This film (originally a made-for-TV movie
shown on the National Geographic channel) is
based on the book with the same title authored
by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard. It retells
the story of Jesus’ life and death through the
prism of the political, social and historical
conflicts of His time. While the Gospels are the
principal source of the content of the film,
substantial literary license has been taken by the
authors/filmmakers in the interpretation and
embellishment of the scriptural texts, which
should provide the basis for some fruitful
discussion. The cast includes Haaz Sleiman as
Jesus, Kelsey Grammer as Herod the Great,
Stephen Moyer as Pontius Pilate, John RhysDavies as Annas, and Emmanuelle Chriqui as
Herodias.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
2:00 p.m. in the St. Agnes Room
January 31, 2016
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL PTA
Queen of Hearts Luncheon - last call to RSVP!
Please join us for this long, loved tradition on
Tuesday, February 9th at the Westbury Manor,
10:00 am - 2:00 pm!
Luncheon tickets $65 per person. Sweepstake
ticket (s) $15 each or 5 for $60.
Raffle baskets, calendar raffle, limited & grand
raffles are part of the day, including a delicious,
sit-down lunch!
If you would like to attend or would like to
purchase raffle tickets (you don't have to be
present to win),
please contact Kim Pawlowski at 917-501-9974
or by email at [email protected]
All proceeds benefit St. Joseph School!
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
This is the third of our 2015-2016 series
Movies for a Sunday Afternoon
Our next meeting of the Rosary Altar Society will be
on Friday, February 5th at 10:00 AM in the St. Agnes
Room. Our guest speaker will be Peggy Clores,
Topic "Triumph in Times of Crisis & Suffering" .
Admission is FREE; All are Welcome.
A Discussion will Follow the Showing
and Light Refreshments will be Served.
All women of the parish are welcome to attend.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Defensive Driving Class
Saturday: February 6th St. Agnes Room
9 AM ~3:30 PM $45.00 per person
Please make check out to:
Knights of Columbus Council 15809
Send all requests to the Rectory:
130 Fifth Street, Garden City, New York
11530. For more information please call:
Michael Falco 516-574-9529 or
Joseph Rosato 516-650-1903
The Stephen K. Tompsett Memorial
Fund for Technology in Education
Encourages all high school seniors who are residents
of Garden City to apply for the 2016 Award for
Excellence in Math, Science or Technology.
Instructions and forms under “Awards and Grants”
on www.stevetompsettmemorialfund.org;
The Trustees grant at least one award to a GCHS
senior and at least one award to a senior attending
any private school. In 2015, the Trustees granted
awards to six students.
Email applications to
[email protected]
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NOCTURNAL ADORATION
Friday, February 5, 2016
January 31, 2016
PARISH MISSION
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
March 14-15-16
Father Paul Fagan CP
“Walking by Faith in the Year of Mercy”
Friday, February 5th the First Friday of
February, is a day of prayer for peace and for
the people of our parish.
Masses for First Friday are at 8:00 & 9:00
AM & 12:10 PM.
Confessions will be heard on Thursday,
February 4th from 4 to 5 PM.
Our Nocturnal Adoration Society invites all
parishioners to visit the church anytime
between the hours of 9:00 PM on Friday and
8:00 AM on Saturday.
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for
adoration throughout the night, and
Benediction will take place just before the
8:30 AM Mass on Satur day.
For more information contact either:
Terry Tener at 747-5713
Jack McGowan at 741-8420
Could You Not Watch One Hour With Me?
(Mt 26:40)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
We also want to give parishioners the
opportunity to pray before our Eucharistic
Lord during the day. The Blessed Sacrament
will be exposed in the “logietta” (crying
room) till 12:00 noon.
Note: If there is a funeral, the Blessed Sacrament
will not be exposed in the morning.
MORNING RETREAT FOR
MOTHERS
Given by Father Joseph Scolaro
Friday, February 5th - following Holy
Mass, come join other mothers for a morning
of prayer and spiritual growth.
Schedule: 9:00 am Holy Mass in the Church.
Convent Chapel the following:
9:35 am to 10:00 am Meditation led by Father
Joseph Scolaro on "All Love Bears Fruit"
10:00 am to 10:10 am Examination of
Conscience
10:10 am to 10:30 am Talk
10:00 am to 11:00 am Confession available.
Please feel free to invite all your friends! You
are welcome to bring your baby or toddler and
walk in at any point of the recollection
(recommended to arrive by 10:00 am).
2015-2016 Calendar
March 4th ~ Light in a Dark World
April 8th ~ A Home for the Wounded Heart
May 13th ~ Mother, Teacher, Family - the
Nature and Role of the Church
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