Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew

SCHEDULE OF MASSES
Roman Catholic
Church of St.Matthew
The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law
Saturday 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass
Sunday 7:00, 8:00 , 9:00 (Tridentine Mass in the
Chapel); 9:30 (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass) ,
12:15, and 5:15 (Youth Mass)
Weekday Masses take place in the chapel
9:00 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. and the Saturday 9:00 a.m.
in the Chapel.
Eve Of Holyday 5:15 and 7:30 p.m.
Holyday Will Be Printed In The Bulletin
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 3:45 –4:45p.m.
Eve of Holyday & First Friday - 3:45– 4:45 p.m.
And at any other time, please call to make an
appointment with a priest.
BAPTISM
Every Sunday at 1:30 p.m.; 4th Saturday of the month at
12:30 p.m. Contact the Parish Center to arrange the
ceremony and to register for the Baptismal Preparation
Class which meets on the last Tuesday of the month at
8:00 p.m. The only exception is in December when no
class is held.
MARRIAGE
Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in
advance and should be made prior to making plans for a
reception. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with
the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding.
All couples are required to attend Pre-Cana.
35 North Service Road, Dix Hills , New York 11746
Tel: (631) 499 -8520 Fax: (631) 499 -1530
www.smrcc.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday at the Parish Center 9:00 am –5:00 pm
April 11, 2010
Divine Mercy Sunday
Rev. Msgr. John P. Martin—Administrator
PRIESTS
DEACONS
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Lawrence Chadwick
Rev. Raymond Akpunonu
James McQuade
James Hanly
Carmine DeStefano
Luis Roberto Polanco
Associate Priests
Rev. Robert Kayser
Pastoral Associates
Sister Anthony Therese Roncallo, O. P.
Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P.
Secretary to the Pastor
Bettyanne Russo
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH
Those seeking information about the Catholic Faith
are invited to contact the Parish Center concerning
the R.C.I.A. Program.
DEVOTIONS
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
In the chapel, Monday through Friday at 1:00 p..m. and
concluding with Benediction at 5:00 p.m.
FIRST FRIDAY
Masses are at 9:00 & 5:15 p.m. Exposition of the Holy
Eucharist takes place in the chapel from1:00 to 5:00 p.m.,
concluding with Benediction.
FIRST SATURDAY– 8:15 a.m. devotions
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-– 5:15 p.m. Mass in the Chapel.
CHARISMATIC PRAYER
Takes place every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
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. Kindly notify us when you move so
that we may send a letter to your new pastor.
PARISH SCHOOL—HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL
Please contact: Principal, Constance Jenkins-543-0202
Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew
Sunday
Family Mass 9:30 a.m.
R.C.I.A. after 9:30 a.m. Mass
Baptism 1:30 p.m.
Monday
Novena 5:15 p.m.
Legion of Mary 3:00 p.m.
in Mirror Room
Tuesday
Adult Choir practice 7:30 p.m.
K of C General/Business Meeting
8:00 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tuesday
of each month)
Thursday
Young Seniors 9:00 a.m.
Apostleship of PrayerFirst Thursday after 9: 00 Mass
League of Sacred Heart 9:00 a.m.
ALTAR SERVERS
Hugo Hugasian
586-3932
APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER
Christine Stangl
242-3269
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Bryan Rogers
499-8520
Moderator. Sr.K. McCarthy 499-8520 x124
BAPTISMAL PROGRAM
Deacon James McQuade
586-5326
Bettyanne Russo
499-8520
BEREAVEMENT
Sr. Anthony Therese
499-8520
Maryann DeVeau
745-1570
Kathryn Monaco Douglas
495-8541
BIBLE STUDY
Anthony Albano
586-4827
BOY SCOUTS
Sal LaRosa
499-8520
BULLETIN
Julie Farrell , Editor
499-8520
BUSINESS OFFICE ACCOUNTING
Dolores Tiernan, Asst. Mgr 499-8520
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
John Gatto
499-8520
CHARISMATIC GROUP
Louise Williams
265-7007
CHEFS ON CALL
Mary Motlenski
586-7446
Judy Archbold
667-4629
Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator
ADULT CHOIR
Thomas Tirino-Director
499-8520
Dolores Tiernan, Coordinator
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Thomas Tirino-Director
Charleen Rhindress,
Assistant to the Director
Carmela Sposato, Coordinator
499-8520
270-4183
James Vanella
Friday
Jr. Legion of Mary, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
Bible Study 10:30 am
Spanish Bible study 1:00 p.m.
Join us every Monday through Friday after the
5:15 p.m. Mass for the Rosary.
Business Manager
Richard Bove
Finance Chairperson
Thomas Tirino
Dir. Of Music Ministry
GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING
Sister Kathleen McCarthy
March 28, 2010
Palm Sunday Collection
$24,863.00
Easter Flowers-$2,433.00
Parish Outreach
C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Mary Donaldson ,D.R.E.
864-3321
Rita Minder, Assistant
CHAPLAIN OF D.H.F.D.
Deacon James Hanly
427-2641
COMPASSIONATE CARE AND
CONSOLATION MINISTRY
Sr. Anthony Therese
499-8520 x120
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Julie Cohen
586-2553
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
OF HOLY COMMUNION
Ray Smolenski
243-0449
FAMILY ROSARY GROUP
Paul Pileggi
424-2364
FEED THE POOR MINISTRY
Frank Harnos
499-0074
Julie Maddaloni
242-2183
FOOD PANTRY
Sr. Kay McCarthy
499-8520x124
John Gatto
499-8520 x117
KIDS 4 KARING
Kara Lulley
643-7636
Sr. Kay McCarthy, Moderator
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
G.K. Louis Colacicco
917-751-6698
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES
Sir Francis Scotti
917-567-9829
LECTORS
Helen Campa
586-0682
LEGION OF MARY
Terry Sbashnig
254-9472
LITURGY COMMITTEE
Fr. Lawrence Chadwick
499-8520
MINISTRY OF PRAISE
Rosemary Sammon
499-5176
MOMMY & ME
Caroline Rafferty
Silvia Campa
PARISH OUTREACH
Sr. Kay McCarthy
351-1328
254 -6827
499-8520x124
Edwin Lucie &
Joseph Napolitano
Trustees
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Deacon Carmine DeStefano
499-8520
PILGRIM MADONNA
Adreana Napolitano
673-9353
PLANT ENGINEER
Luis Flores
274-9471
PRE-CANA
Deacon James McQuade
586-5326
RCIA
Marie Prainito
499-4725
Robert A. Ruvio
595-2175
RENEW/WHY CATHOLIC
Bill Vogt
586-2595
RIGHT TO LIFE
Toni Shannon
586-3807
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
Mildred Czech
249-4519
SENIOR CITIZENS
Edna Koch
499-6325
Dix Hills Unit
351-3253
SONS OF ITALY
Anne Klein
549-4278
STEWARDSHIP/HOSPITALITY
Marge Puccio
667-1176
ST. VINCENT de PAUL
John Gatto
499-8520
USHERS
YOUNG SENIORS
Sr. Anthony Therese
499-8520
499-8520 x120
YOUTH MINISTRY
Daniel Barbier
543-3754
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Ministry schedule
Masses of the week
Saturday , April 10, 2010
9:00
a.m.
5:00
p.m.
7:00
p.m.
Liv. Int. for Ed & Peggy Rerek’s 55th Wedding
Anniversary, Msgr. Saverio Mattei, Julia McNally,
Kevin Archer, Anna Stallone, Faye Zammillo
Louis A. Garafalo, Flora Ann Bucciero, George Lange,
Kevin Archbold, Catherine Crescione, Bridget Gaetani
Peace in the World
Sunday , April 11 , 2010
7:00
8:00
9:00
9:30
11:00
12:15
3:15
5:15
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
People of the Parish
Filomena & Lorenzo Amoroso
Tridentine– Liv. Int. for Patricia Melillo
Angeline Del Guidice
Anna Cortina & Nazzareno Serini
Carl Pica
Divine Sunday Mass in Church
Martha & Joseph Piemonte
Monday , April 12, 2010
9:00
5:15
a.m.
p.m.
Karl & Rose Sand
Jerry R. Masi
Tuesday , April 13 , 2010
9:00
5:15
a.m.
p.m.
Monica Sand
Joseph Cappiello
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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
April 17 & 18
5:00
8:00
9:30
11:00
12:15
5:15
p.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
C. Vela, M. Schmucker, J. Commisso, R. Grande
B. Hermosura, J.Gatto, C. McNeil, J. D’Agostino
M. Prainito, F. Manetta, J. & B. Napolitano
E. Lanna, B. Pape, A. Cantone, G. Commanducci
None assigned
F. Sabella, R. Reyes
Lectors
April 17 & 18
5:00
7:00
8:00
9:30
11:00
12:15
5:15
p.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
J. Seefried
M. Puccio
B. Stio
Youth lector-Owen Ojo
M. McEvoy
G. Cruz
D. Barbier
Wednesday, April 14 , 2010
9:00
5:15
a.m.
p.m.
Ann Marie Lott
George H. Longe Jr.
Altar Servers– April 10 & 11
Thursday , April 15, 2010
9:00
5:15
a.m.
p.m.
Vincent Gramattico
Teresa & Francesco Greco
Friday , April 16, 2010
9:00
5:15
a.m.
p.m.
James Montone
Kevin Archbold
Saturday , April 17, 2010
9:00
a.m.
5:00
p.m.
7:00
p.m.
Carmela D’Alessandro, Katherine Stedman, Frances Torina,
Liv. Int. for Denise Farrell, Eugene Gargiulo,
Germinal Miquel
Kevin Archbold, Joanne Lombari, Anthony T. Petrozziello,
Joanne Lombardi, Joseph Conwell, Peggy Lydon
For the Parish Staff
Sunday , April 18 , 2010
7:00
8:00
9:00
9:30
11:00
12:15
1:30
5:15
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
a.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
Edward & Grace Wagner
Maria & Domenico Tropeano, Aida & Joseph Vuoso
Tridentine– People of the Parish
Anthony Lanzetta
Rose & Charles Merker
Patricia Zurawel
BAPTISMS
George Colucci
5:00 p.m. Nicholas Regueiro, Jacob & Travis Ricca,
Matthew Soviero
7:00 a.m. Angelo, Joe & Tony Ambrosio
8:00 a.m. Erik Barro, Jonathan Casanova, Mark &
Nicholas Petosa
9:30 a.m. Devin & Shannon Iezzoni, Kristen Knipfing,
Sean Lenahan, Ryan Lewis, Toni Nicosia
11:00 a.m. Hope & Teresa McDavid, Kazimierz Jr.
& Ziemowit Ryder
12:15 p.m. Cayla Caravana, Ashley Johnson,
Alexandria Miceli
5:15 p.m. Ryan Glass, Michele Hamparian
April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Sunday, Second Sunday of Easter
We Remember In Prayer Those Who Are Sick or
In Need In Our Church And Community
a time to heal…
Tiana Sabella & family, Florie Young, Lori Kramer, John
Charleston, Anna Passarelli, Richard Belpanno, Edward
Zielinski, Gail Moyer, Mae Pandolfi, Lois McGuinness, The
Posner family, Anthony Blasso, C. Torres, Brian Glaser, John
Paul La Barca, Orlando Apiado, Carol Huber, Lisa Pienkofer,
Calvin Smith, Kirsten Mills, Charles Cummo, Troy McDonald,
Jeanine Berry, Donna Manetta, The Garnar family, Kenneth
Cary Vidal, Tanya Vidal, Daniel, Staz & Alex Vidal, M.
Monterro, P.DiBell, Z. Jimenez, Tara Robinson,
For everything there is a season and a time for every purpose
under heaven…
Anne Bartley, Frank Pellegrini, Philip Mariani,
Bartholomew F. O’Brien, Adele Sanseverino,
Angelo A. Mantione, Mary Schlenk,
Anastasia Doheny
and a time of peace.” - Ecclesiastes 3:1,8
Our deepest sympathies to the families and friends
of the departed.
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Before you place a name on the weekly prayer list, please be sure to get
permission from the person for whom you are requesting prayers to
publish their name in our bulletin, and be prepared to give your own
name as the person requesting prayers. Thank you.
Names of the sick will be published for a month, if the person still
needs prayer call the parish center to add them again. Thank you!
We Pray, especially for our Service Men & Women:
Christopher Herrera--Afghanistan-Army, Lt. Michael Lembo,
First Lieut. Michael DiPietro-Army-Iraq, PFC James SuschinskyUSMC, Stacyann Willingham-Combat medic– Army, PFC
Matthew Cowart - Army, Pvt. Stephen C. Cochrane– MarinesAfghanistan, Cpt. Richard Macchio– 1st Air Cavalry Brigade-Air
Force-Iraq, Sgt. Katherine Bonacorsa-Ferrie -Marines, Iraq,
LCPC. Marc Krauthamer-Marines, Iraq, Sgt. P.J. Milana–
Marines, Iraq., 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, David Ippolito -Navy,
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, LCPL Andrew Dubriske,
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 Quirindongo-CW4Army, Cpl. Ronnie Belmarez- Marines, Lt. Christopher GrandeNavy, Matthew J. Redden-Marines.
Dear Parishioners & friends,
If you have someone serving in the military, especially currently stationed
in the Middle East, please contact Sister Anthony Therese
499-8520 x 120, with: Name, Rank and Branch of Service. Please
contact her when they the Serviceperson returns to the U.S.
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The Bread & Wine
& Altar candles are
given in Praise &
Glory of the Divine
Mercy of Jesus
RESPECT LIFE NEWS
Spiritual Adoption Program
MONTHS SEVEN AND EIGHT – Developing Baby
You are in the home stretch with your spiritually adopted
baby. He/she is completely formed, and has been since 8
weeks. All he/she is doing now is gaining weight - - and
making his/her mother uncomfortable with his/her size.
But she is not worried. In a short time, her baby will be
born. Your baby’s mother appreciated the prayers you have
said for her and her baby throughout the pregnancy. It has
not been easy, but your prayers have given her the grace
she needed to bring her baby to term.
The Respect Life meetings are on every third Tuesday of each
month, this month is will be on Apr. 20, 2010
May Weddings
WEDDING BANNS
First time
Edward Attard & Brooke Burtner
Second time
Peter Weiner & Erika Achtziger
James Drew & Michele Colarossi
Pedro Palencia & Romelia E. Villatoro
Jamison Crowley & Marissa Policastro
Charles Grimm & Melissa Marcoccio
April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Sunday, Second Sunday of Easter
St. Matthew Rosary Altar Society
cordially invites you
to join us for our
“Spring into Fashion” Show
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.
at the Watermill Caterers
711 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown
Fashions for the entire family, Men by RSVP Tuxedos,
Women by Dress Barn, and Children by Denny’s Children’s Wear
Donation price per ticket: $50.00 per person
This is sure to be a night of fun, delicious food & wonderful prizes!
For Ticket info. please contact:
Peggy Edelmann 499-5786 or Mary Fronhofer 499-7820
For Raffle chances please call Terry Sbashnig at 254-9472
2010 Spring Raffle Chance Prizes
1st Prize: One Karat Diamond Necklace
2nd Prize: La-Z-Boy Recliner
3rd Prize:14K Citrine & Diamond Pendant
Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25
(You need not be present to win)
Tickets are on sale in the Gift Shop on Sundays,
at the Reception desk, Tuesday & Wednesdays,
and after some Masses April 10 & 17th.
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Eucharistic Adoration
Many services available
For Information
Call Sr. Kay - Parish Outreach
499-8520 X 124
Confidentiality is absolutely assured
IMPORTANT - CENSUS WORKERS
How do you tell the difference between a US Census
worker and a con artist? The Better Business Bureau
offers the following advice :If a US Census worker
knocks on the door, they will have a badge, a
handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag and a
confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification
and their badge before answering their questions.
However, they advise that you should never invite
anyone you don’t know into your home no matter
how cold it may be. Census workers are currently
only knocking on doors to verify address
information.
Do not give your Social Security Number, credit card
or banking information to anyone, even if they
claim they need it for the US Census. No matter
what they ask you, you only need to tell them how
many people live at your address.
Eventually, census workers may contact you by
telephone, US Mail or in person at home. However,
the Census Bureau will not contact you by e-mail so
be on the lookout for e-mail scams impersonating
the census.
Expansion of Food Stamp Eligibility for
Families with Child Care Expenses
Higher income guidelines are available for families
who incur out of pocket expenses for the care of a
child under 18 or a disabled adult, so that you can
work. Any supervised activity counts. For example:
summer camp, before and after school program,
YMCA, etc. For information and how to apply call
1-800-342-3009 or visit www.mybenefits.ny.gov.
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
IN
THE CHAPEL
Mon - Fri
1:00 p.m.
to
5:00 pm
"In the Eucharist , you
receive Life, Light , and
love, but not for yourself
alone. As the blessings
given to Me in My human
nature were intended also
to be extended to you,
that through Me you
could become a child of
God, so your blessings
must be shared. "
Clarence EnzlerIn the Presence of God .
Marriage Encounter
Want to put the Spring back into your marriage? Join us
on a Marriage Encounter weekend!
If you would like greater depth, growth and
enrichment in your relationship, you’ll love what a Marriage Encounter weekend can do for you.
Upcoming weekend is April 16th –18th
Registration is limited.
For more information or to register, call toll free
1 (866) 499-6354. Please visit our local website at
www.wwmeli.org or email Ron and Chris Morasse at
[email protected] for more information.
Defensive Driving Course
The National Safety Council will
present A Defensive Driving Course
for Insurance and Point Reduction
will be given at here at St. Matthew
on THURSDAYS,
May 6th and May 13th, 2010
from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
(both nights).
For info. and registration call
(631) 360-9720.
Seats are limited.
The cost is $45 per person.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PAGE
WE ARE THE PLACE FOR LEARNING AND PRAYING
Our Family/Children’s Mass is Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
MARY DONALDSON, Director of Religious Education, RITA MINDER, Assistant
Religion Office Phone 864-3321 Fax 499-1530 [email protected]
Pope Benedict XVI has designated July 2009 - June 2010 as “The Year of the Priest”
Please pray for more vocations to the Priesthood
CONFIRMATION
The Bishop will be advising us soon as to the date Confirmation will be received here at St.
Matthew’s. We do know that our request will be for sometime in the Fall of 2010. As soon as we get the
information from the Diocese, you will be advised immediately. Paperwork for Confirmation students (sponsor,
Confirmation name, fee, etc.) has been trickling in slowly. Please remember it was due back in the Religion
office yesterday, April 10, 2010.
LOOKING AHEAD
Today, Sunday, April 11th, at the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass, we are celebrating ‘Pray For Me’ Sunday for
all our 2nd Grade children making First Holy Communion this May. We ask all second grade students and their
families to attend this Mass.
Tuesday, April 13th, from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. is Sixth Grade music in the Church. Students should be
dropped off and picked up from the Church. Please be prompt.
Sunday, April 18th, the Sixth Grade students will host the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass. All students are
expected to attend and we ask their families to attend as well.
Sunday, April 25th, the Seventh Grade 2009/2010 Summer Program Students have their Mass. It is the
9:30 a.m. Family Mass and 7th Grade Summer Program families are encouraged to attend with the students.
Finally, the week of April 26th, will be the last week of Religious Education classes for the
Parish Center and Home Program students. Registration for September 2010 classes will be the week of June
14th. Additional information and reminders about registration will appear in the bulletin.
CONGRATULATIONS
We are very proud of four seventh grade students whose 2010 Respect Life Contest Entry was
recognized by the Diocese and St. Matthew’s. The title, “Every Child Brings Us God’s Smile” was beautifully
captured by these students. They are Kelly Bellucci, for the Bookmark, Matthew Cunningham for the Essay,
Brooke DiPietro for Photography and Nicholas Petosa for Poetry. In fact, both Kelly Bellucci and Matthew
Cunningham became finalists in the Diocese and Kelly Bellucci went on to get ‘Honorable Mention” in the
Contest. We will be displaying their submissions in the Parish Center for all to see.
A Special Congratulations to all our Second Grade students who made their ‘First Penance’ last month.
Many , many thanks to Carmela Sposato and all the teachers who came each Saturday to help with
Reconciliation and the Rosary Society ladies who so willingly gave up their Saturday mornings to prepare and
serve refreshments to all the families and children who attended the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Sunday, Second Sunday of Easter
HOSPITALITY AFTER THE 9:30 AM MASS ON SUNDAY, APRIL 18TH
WILL BE CANCELLED.
BECAUSE OF THE CELEBRATION FOR THE YEAR OF THE PRIESTS.
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Ordained in 1961, Associate Pastor at St. Joseph the Worker, East Patchogue, Cure of Ars,
Merrick and St. Kilians, Farmingdale, Taught at St. Pius X Seminary before becoming the
Assistant Principal, Vocation Director in the Diocese for 10 years, Director of Girls Retreat
Program for the Christian Awakening, Director of The Permanent Diaconate, Vicar of Ordained
Permanent Deacons, Temporary Administrator at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Southampton,
Pastor of St. Edwards, Syosset, Pastor of St Thomas, West Hempstead, Co-Pastor of Holy Spirit
New Hyde Park, Pastor of Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, Board of Advisors for the Seminary,
Ministry to the Priests Pastoral Team, Action Committee for Catholic Education, Pastors Advisory
Board – Office of Pastoral Formation, Diocesan Priests’ Sickness, Disability and Retirement
Board, Priest Personnel Policy Board. Temporary Administrator of St. Matthew’s.
Almighty God and Father, we prayerfully ask You to give Your Church holy priests, men of charity, goodness and
prayer. Good Shepherds, like Your Son, Jesus. Through the prompting of Your grace, may they always realize that
they are Your chosen ones, called by name. Comfort them more dearly when they are discouraged, lonely, or
greatly beset by the temptations of the evil one. Help them in their troubles to know that they are Your holy
anointed ones; that with You they can do all things. We ask these favors for Your priests in the world, through
Your Son Jesus Christ, the first and eternal priest. Amen.
Taken fromwww.2heartsnetwork.org/priests.htm
Born in Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Raymond Akpunonu had his primary education first in his village school, St.
Joseph/ Egbema Community Primary School, Ozubulu in Anambra State. He then continued at Onitsha,
Lagos, Oji- River and Otuocha. His seminary training started at St. Paull All Hallows Minor Seminary
Onitsha. He studied Philosophy at St. Joseph's Major Seminary Ikot Ekpene and Theology at Bigard
Memorial Seminary Enugu affiliated to Urban University Rome. By the grace of God he was ordained a
priest of the Holy Roman Catholic Church on Augsust,17 1996 by Archbishop Albert K. Obiefuna.
Later he obtained Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology (PGD- PSY) from Nnamdi Azikiwe Federal
University Awka. He is a registered member of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC).
He is also alcoholism and substance abuse counselor (C.A.S.A.C.T) from the State of New York. Father
came to the United States in 2006 for mission and studies. He has an extensive biography, helping those
here and at home in Nigeria. We are so pleased that he is here with us at St. Matthew .
Ordained in 1952, served in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Wyndanch,
which included St. Cyril and Methodius Church, Cure of Ars, Most Holy Trinity, St.
Anthony’s and St. Elizabeth’s. Chaplain for 25 years at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center.
Retired in 1996 and helping out at St. Matthew’s since that time.
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Ordained at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, on April 5, 1975, (Saturday after Easter of that
year.) Previous church assignments have been: as ordained deacon assignment to St. Barnabas the
Apostle in Bellmore from April 1974 to ordination to the priesthood; St. Paul the Apostle, Brookville,
from April 1975 to June of 1978; Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Centerport to June of 1983, Notre
Dame, New Hyde Park to 1991, and at the parish of Saint Matthew 'til the present. Born in New York
City at Saint Vincent Hospital, grew up in Floral Park and graduated from Our Lady of Victory School
in June of 1962. The family moved to Remsenburg that summer. Graduated from Mercy High School
in Riverhead in 1966. Attended St. Plus X Junior Seminary in Uniondale. Graduated from Cathedral
College of the Immaculate Conception at Douglaston in 1970 and begin theological studies at the diocesan seminary in Huntington in Fall of 1970; completed studies in January of 1974 with ordination
to the deaconate, in Seminary chapel, in January of 1974.
Keep them; I pray Thee, dearest Lord. Keep them, for they are Thine. The priests whose lives burn out before Thy
consecrated shrine. Keep them, for they are in the world, Though from the world apart. When earthly pleasures
tempt, allure --Shelter them in Thy heart. Keep them and comfort them in hours of loneliness and pain, When all
their life of sacrifice for souls seems but in vain.
Keep them and remember, Lord, they have no one but Thee. Yet, they have only human hearts, With human
frailty. Keep them as spotless as the Host, That daily they caress; Their every thought and word and deed, Deign,
dearest Lord, to bless.
By John J Cardinal Carberry
Rev. Edward T. Dowling, SJ received his Master of Divinity degree from Woodstock College
and was ordained in 1969. He has spent the past thirty years preaching each week in various
parishes in the New York and Rockville Centre dioceses. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from
Cornell University and is currently Professor of Economics at Fordham University. In his
twenty seven years at Fordham he has served three terms as Chairman of the Economics
Father Keane was ordained to the holy priesthood on May 31, 1958. In 1959 he was assigned to
the faculty of Cathedral Preparatory Seminary in Brooklyn. In 1963.the Diocese extended the Preparatory
Seminary to Queens, Fr. Keane was assigned to the faculty as teacher and prefect of students. In July of
1973, Bishop Francis Mugavero appointed Fr. Keane as Rector/Principal of the Elmhurst program. In
1979 he was assigned to the parish of St. Joachim and Anne. In April of 1980, Fr. Keane was assigned as
administrator of the parish of St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor and appointed pastor of the parish in
1983. In 1988 Bishop Mugavero appointed Monsignor Keane as the Rector of Cathedral Seminary
Residence, Douglaston . In 1997 Bishop Thomas Daily appointed him as pastor of Our Lady of the
Blessed Sacrament in Bayside. In 2001 he was then assigned to Cathedral Seminary Residence as
Assistant Spiritual Director and Professor of Church History. Since 2004, he is one of the senior priests
residing at the Bishop Mugavero Residence in Douglaston, Queens. From 2008 until 2009, Monsignor
Keane assisted as Spiritual Director in the newly-formed Pope John Paul II House of Discernment in
Brooklyn, assisting young men in their discernment of a possible vocation to the Holy Priesthood. In
2002 Monsignor Keane was invited to assist the parish of St. Mathew by offering the Holy Sacrifice of
the Mass on Sundays.
April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Sunday, Second Sunday of Easter
Thank You!!
The 2009/2010 Intramural and CYO Travel Program
concluded on March 20th with our annual Trophy Day
Ceremony. We had a great year, with over 460
children enrolled in the program. This was our 4th
consecutive year of growth.
I would like to thank the following people and
organizations for their tremendous contributions
which allowed our program to operate this year:
Msgr. John P. Martin
Our Athletics Staff
Sister Kay McCarthy, Glenn Stanis, Anthony Casalino,
Andrea Hiu, Alison Jaworowski,
Matt Lulley, Tom Salmon
Our Coaches
Mark Barrow, Mark Behr, Kevin Bertolini, Joe Busuttil,
Bob Brase, Anthony Casalino, John Ecke, George Farrell, Chris Felice, Rob Gadamowitz, Joe Grieco, Phil
Krumpter, Jeff Lewis, Andre LaBarbera, Sean Levchuck, Matt Lulley, John Lutz, Sal Mangano, Pat Mantione,
John Marulli, Dan Morley, Tom Morrissey, John Natalone, Joe Nestola, Erika Nichols, Peter Nichols, Steve
Nicolino, Mike Palumbo, Anthony Rizzo, Dan Ryan, Dom Sabatino, Andrew San Antonio, Jimmy Sita, Glenn
Stanis, Ken Vessey, Pete Zacharakis
Our Referees:
Dennis Fields, Dan Castellano, Warren Geller, Kamal Pasha, Mike Spitoski,
Steve Valdivia.
Our Youth Referees:
Francesca Casalino, Christopher Felice, Jake Jaworowski, Eric Princiotta
Our Scoreboard Operators:
Chris Aurrichio, Chris Busuttil, Frank Greco, Joan Mackey, Andrew McAlpine, Conner McQueeney, Shannon
McQueeney, Dylan Mouzakes, Kevin Stanis
The St. Matthew Staff
Luis Flores, Jim Vanella, Bettyanne Russo, Delores Tiernan, Julie Farrell, Mary Donaldson and all of the
other staff members who have helped us throughout the season
Molloy College Slam Dunk Contestants:
Coach Chris Jones, Brian Hutchinson, Kevin Walsh, Vukasin Vlajic
Nassau/Suffolk CYO
The St. Matthew Security Department
The Half Hollow Hills School District
The Knights of Columbus
Special thanks to Tracy Trimboli, Jean DiBella, Eileen Felice, Sharon Bentz and Phyllis LaFauci for
organizing our Trophy Day.
I would also like to thank my wife Linda and son Bryan for their tremendous support and assistance.
It has been my honor and pleasure to serve as Athletic Director the past four seasons. I appreciate the
opportunity I was given to serve as a volunteer for this great parish. Thank you all!
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April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Sunday, Second Sunday of Easter
Congratulations to the following winners in the
Athletics Grand Raffle!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Matthew’s Conference
Grand Prize ( 46” HDTV) Bocchicchio Family
2nd Prize (iPod Touch) Fr. Ed Dowling
3rd Prize ($150 Cirella’s Gift Certificate
Mariani Family
Thanks to all of the people who bought raffle tickets
this year and special thanks to our prize donors
(Mangano Family Funeral Home, LaFauci Family and
Cirella’s Restaurant)
Sisters
310 Cenacle Road
PO Box 4005
Ronkonkoma NY 11779-0430
Jesus Lives! Find Him in Our Transformed Lives
Saturday, April 17th, 2010 (9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
After the Resurrection of Jesus, the disciples came to recognize the risen presence of Christ in transformed lives marked
by friendship, unity, mercy, and love for one another and for
God. Through the lens of the Gospel of John, we will reflect on
their lives and on our own. How might Jesus want to deepen
the same consoling graces he offered the disciples in us?
Offering: $50 for the day includes a light lunch. A deposit of
$15 (non-refundable) will hold your registration.
Presenters: Mary Spratt, r.c. and Kathy Madden, CND
Slow Down: Pause in Your Busy Life to Notice God
Sunday, April 18th, 2010 (1:30 – 5:30 p.m.) Registration begins at 1:00 p.m.
An afternoon to reflect on where God is in our lives
and our world. We will also notice how God-with-us, Jesus,
reaches out in love to us and our world. The program includes
presentations, time for personal reflection/sharing, and will
close with a prayer service. Offering: $30 for the afternoon. A
deposit of $10 (non-refundable) will hold your reservation.
Light refreshments will be served.
Presenters: Judy Osterburg, r.c. and Elenore Woronick, r.c.
Maude Adams: Actress and Hermit
Saturday, April 24th, 2010 (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
If you are attracted to mysteries, come and walk with us
through the life of a beautiful woman whose consuming passion was that of acting before thousands. Yet, she left the stage
behind her daily to live in personal solitude. What motivated
Maude Adams to amass hard-earned money only to keep giving it away? Where did she find God and how did she relate to
God? How might exploring these beguiling questions enrich
our lives? Offering: $50 for the day includes a light lunch. A
deposit of $15 (non-refundable) will hold your registration.
Presenter: Madeline Birmingham, r.c.
For more information, please call us at 631-588-8366.
If you have any questions please
call Maureen Furlan or John Gatto
at 499-8520 ext.117
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Altar Society
YEAR FOR PRIESTS
June 19, 2009-June 19, 2010
Continuing throughout the Year of the Priest, we will
be praying for specific priests serving in the Diocese
of Rockville Centre. Please remember these priests
by name in your prayers throughout the week,
particularly during hours of adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament. This week we pray for the following
priests serving the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
Rev. Lawrence Duncklee
Our Lady of Good Counsel -Inwood
Rev. John Tutone
Sacred Heart - Island Park
Rev. Gerard Ringenback
St. Bernard - Levittown
Rev. Msgr. Donald Beckman
St. Ignatius Martyr—Long Beach
Rev. Christopher Nowak
St. Mary of the Isle-Long Beach
O Almighty, Eternal God, look upon the Face of your
Son and for love of Him, who is the Eternal High Priest,
have pity on your priests.
Remember ,O most
compassionate God, they are but weak and frail
human beings. Stir up in them the grace of their
vocation which is in them by the imposition of the
bishop’s hands. Keep them close to You, lest the
enemy prevail against them, so that they may never
do anything in the slightest degree unworthy of their
sublime vocation.
O Jesus, I pray for your faithful and fervent priests;
for your unfaithful and tepid priests; for your priests
laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields;
for your tempted priests; for the lonely and desolate
priests; for your young priests; for your dying priests;
for the souls of your priests in purgatory. But above
all, I commend to You the priests dearest to me, the
priest who baptized me, the priests who have
absolved me from my sins , the priests at whose
Masses I have assisted and who have offered me
Your Body and Blood in Holy Communion, the priests
who have taught and instructed me or helped and
encouraged me, and the priests to whom I am
indebted in any other way. O Jesus, keep them all
close to Your Heart, and bless them abundantly in
time and in eternity. Amen
PLEASE SUPPORT THE ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY AND ITS MINISTRY.
I hope all our members of the Rosary Altar Society had a Blessed
and Happy Easter! April 1 was the one year anniversary of Father
Mapa’s Mass of Transferral. Father Mapa’s death on March 29, 2009
was unexpected and unfortunate. Although I am sure our Lord was
there to comfort him at the moment of his death and to lead him safely
home, he is missed by all. The anniversary of Father Mapa’s death
should serve as a reminder to us that our Lord is there for all of us in
good times and bad times, and in the ups and downs in life. However,
we must treasure those whom the Lord has placed in our paths and
caused us to enter into a relationship during our lives here on Earth.
The Catholic Church teaches and has always taught that every human
life is sacred and each person has a unique precious and gift from God.
We were blessed to have Father Mapa as a priest in our Parish,
although his stay at our Parish was too short. Let us say thank you to
all the priests that continue to serve and counsel us. Please pray for
Monsignor Martin, Father Chadwick, Father Raymond, Father
McCartney, Father Racos and Father Kayser.
OUR FASHION SHOW WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 27, 2010 at the
Watermill Caterers. Our menu for the evening is butler’s assorted hors
d’oeurves, salad, Rigatoni ala Vodka, a choice of Chicken Verde or
Grilled Salmon, and the Watermill Sundae.
Our theme is Spring into Fashion. We will feature fashions for men,
women, and children at the Fashion Show. Thank you in advance to
Dress Barn, RSVP Tuxedos, and Denny’s Children’s Wear. We will
continue to sell Spring Raffle tickets. Our first prize is a diamond
necklace; our second prize is a recliner, and our third prize is a citrine
necklace with a diamond chip on a gold chain.
Please call Louise at 631-586-4515 to purchase tickets. You may
also call Margaret Edelman 631-499-8617 or Mary Frohnhofer at
631-499-7820 who will be selling tickets at the Parish entrance door on
this weekend of April 10/11, and April 17/18, 2010. Please keep
Connie (Mary Motlenski’s sister), Dorothy McCartney, Susan Natale,
Baby Chloe, Matthew Gross, and Troy McDonald in prayer for healing
and consolation.
Kindly pray for the repose of the souls of Kevin Archbold,
Joseph Conwell, Father Mapa, Father Raymond’s brother, Donald
McCormick, Dr. John J. McCartney, Dorothy Mc Donald, Mildred and
Peter McGinnis, and Mary Sullivan. Kindly continue to support First
Friday Eucharistic Adoration which will take place from Friday, May 7,
2010 at 6 PM until Saturday May 8, 2010 at 9 AM. Kindly join the
Respect Life Committee and mediate on the lives of Jesus and Mary as
we pray all four mysteries of the Rosary at 8 PM.
Upcoming Rosary Altar Society Events:
April 27, 2010 Dinner & Fashion Show. At the Watermill “Spring into
Fashion”
May 10, 2010
Mother’s Day Plant Sale
June 26, 2010
International Banquet
For the information of our Rosarians, the remaining meetings be
held on 5-4-10; and 6-8-10.
Mildred Czech, President
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ST. MATTHEW’S ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
YES, I would like to join the Rosary Altar Society.
Name: __________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
Phone #: __________________________________________
Alternative #: _________________________________________
Annual Dues - $15.00: Enclosed. ___
I will pay later. ___
Please place in the collection basket or bring to the Parish Center
Office.
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St. Matthew 2010
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES
APPEAL
The Catholic Ministries Appeal
allows us to be the light of CHRIST
within our community.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION
PASTORAL OUTREACH
FORMATION
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
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WANTED!
Welcome parishioners interested in promoting
the Italian Culture, Language and Heritage
supporting charitable endeavors and
participating in interesting social and
community events. Come to meet members
of the ARTURO TOSCANINI LODGE, ORDER
SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA on Wednesday,
April 14, 2010, from 7:00 pm – 8:00pm
in Msgr. Goggin Hall.
Share refreshments and conversation to learn
what we are all about.
Respond if you plan to attend,
to Lorraine at 242-5322.
GENERAL BEREAVEMENT GROUPS
We have received $50,685
from 163 donors.
May God Bless You !
Your generosity to the Appeal allows us as a
Church to do together what many of us
cannot do alone. When we join together we
can help serve more than 500,000 people.
For past and present donators, many thanks
for your support of the Catholic Ministries
Appeal.
If you have any questions regarding
the Appeal, please call
John Gatto at 499-8520, x.117.
“Give to the Most High as He has given to you,
generously according to your means.”
ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY
In the Gospel today, Jesus stands in the
midst of us and says: Peace be with you!”
During Mass we turn to each other and say
“Peace be with you!” As you put your gift
into the St. Vincent de Paul you say “Peace
be with you!” to those who are poor and
hungry.
Widows/Widowers, parents, siblings who have suffered a loss can attend a
bereavement group.
A new group will begin on soon
the dates are:
April 12,19, 26, May 3,10,17 & 24
Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
For information or any questions, please
call Maryann Deveau at 745-1570.
Bereavement Support
Young widow/widowers
59 and under
APRIL 14, 2010
8 weeks on Wednesday evening from 7:30 -9:30
p.m. We will meet to discuss how to cope, raise
children alone and move on after losing a spouse.
Share with other's who have been through the
same loss and understand contact Kathryn
Monaco - Douglas at [email protected]
or call to register 631-864-4117 . There is no fee. This
is non denominational all are welcome.
An Evening with the DupreesA Night of Golden Oldies"
St. Mary of Isle Parish Hall
Park Ave & Monroe Blvd
Long Beach, NY
Saturday, April, 24 8pm
Tickets $40 pp
Call Joan@516-352-3915 for tix
April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Sunday, Second Sunday of Easter
Catholic Prayer Corner
A Prayer in Praise
Almighty, true and incomparable God,
You are present in all things,
yet in no way limited by them.
You remain unaffected by place,
untouched by time,
unperturbed by years,
and undeceived by words.
You are not subject to birth
and in no need of protection.
You are beyond all corruption,
above all change,
immutable by nature.
You live in unapproachable light
and are invisible,
yet You are known to all those
who seek You with hope and love.
You are the God of Israel,
and of all who hope in Christ of God's Greatness
AMEN
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Life Center of Long Island
243-2373
Long Island Women’s Coalition
666-8833
Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk
360-3606
Child Abuse
439-0480
Daytop
1-800-2-DAYTOP
Brighter Tomorrows
395-1800
The Retreat (Domestic Violence Hotline)
329-2200
Birthright
821-9727
Seabury Barn
331-8817
Catholic Charities (Food Stamp Info)
789-9546
Fidelis (Family Health Plus)
1-888-343-3547
Good Shepherd Hospice
376-3758
Hope House Ministries
473-6030
Alcoholics Anonymous 24-Hr Hotline
669-1124
Suicide Prevention
1-800-SUICIDE
Marriage Encounter
1-866-499-6354
Retrouvaille
1-800-470-2230
D.R.V.C. Special phone line
for reporting allegations of sexual abuse by church personnel
and volunteers
516-594-9063
Match Column A
with Column B
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Gospel sent to__
Tribulations__
Babylonian god__
Passover food__
Job’s homeland__
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A. bitter herbs
B. Bel
C. Uz
D. Theophilus
E. Persecution
In Rm. 12:2 Paul says, “Do not conform yourself to this age but be transformed by the renewal of
your minds, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and
perfect.” Paul is giving Christians some practical guide lines on how to live lives that will be
pleasing to God. He first says, don’t be conformed to this worlds’ way of living, for we are not of
this world, but we are in the world to give light to the world. Paul goes on to say, that our minds
must be transformed from day to day. This transforming is not a single event but a process which
occurs over time As we conform our lives to the teachings of Christ, our minds are able to
discern the will of God. Thus, we will begin to do things that are good, pleasing, and perfect in
His eyes. The study of Scripture will help us to develop these and other guidelines so that our lives
will be a shining light to a world in darkness. We are all called to become more like Christ by our
words, by our actions, and by our good deeds. As we do so, Light will truly shine in this world, and
this will bring glory, honor and worship to our heavenly Father. For Bible study info, please call
Tony Albano at 586-4827, all are welcome.
Ans. 1-D (Lk. 1:3), 2-E (Mt. 24:9), 3-B (Jer. 51:44), 4-A (Ex. 12:8), 5-C (Job 1:1)