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Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan
505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596
516-746-6585
516-746-6055 (Fax)
The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law
Mission Statement
We, the parish family of the
Church of Saint Aidan,
strengthened by the Eucharist and
encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all,
for we recognize that everyone is a child of
God and no one should be excluded.
Guided by the Holy Spirit through
prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of
Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith
formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting
social justice, engaging our youth in every
aspect of parish life, and offering care and
compassionate service to all.
We invite everyone to walk with Jesus
and experience His healing power and love.
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
January 10, 2016
May we be tansformed in the Baptism of Chirst!
The Pastoral Staff
Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108
Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105
Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106
Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence
Deacon Salvatore B. Villani
Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557
Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412
Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130
E-mail address [email protected]
St. Aidan School
(Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203)
(Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303)
Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal
Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal
Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405
Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401
Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext. 9406
Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408
Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410
Youth Ministry
Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403
[email protected]
Pastoral Council - ext. 9592
Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Bonnie Parente,
Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa, Suellen Peterson, and Jackie McHugh
Xavier Fleming
Buildings & Grounds Department—ext. 9122
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Saturday Morning 9:00 AM
Saturday Evening 5:00 and 7:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM
*Liturgy of the Word for Children
Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:30 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday
Morning Prayer
8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday
Baptism
Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd
Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents’ class on the
2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For
baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101
Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.
BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTS
The required Baptism class for new parents is held the second
Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass parents are
asked to gather at St. Joseph’s statue to the right of the main altar.
Penance/Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from
12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by
appointment.
Marriage
Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9
months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be
arranged through the parish.
Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick
The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on
the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may
receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic
ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory ext. 9101.
Adoration
First and third Fridays of the month 1:00-3:00 PM in the Church.
12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016
Weekday
1 Sm 1: 1-8; Mk 1: 14-20
6:30 AM
Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of the
Maccarone Family
7:30 AM
Faye Cataliotti
9:30 AM
Michael Dunne, Jr.
12:30 PM
Maureen Kelly
5:30 PM
Lv. Ints. of Marie Callahan
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016
Weekday
1 Sm 1: 9-20; Mk 1: 21-28
6:30 AM
Vivienne Pagano
7:30 AM
John & Noel Fernandez
9:00 AM
Susana Panal (Anniversary Rem.)
12:30 PM
Michael Paternostro
5:30 PM
Harriette Parendo (Birthday Rem.)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016
St. Hiliary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
1 Sm 3: 1-10, 19-20; Mk 1: 29-39
6:30 AM
Vivienne Pagano
7:30 AM
Maria & Augustine Fernandez
9:00 AM
Samir Karam (4th Anniversary Rem.)
12:30 PM
Margaret Demonico
5:30 PM
Robert E. Kosina, Sr.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016
Weekday
1 Sm 4: 1-11; Mk 1: 40-45
6:30 AM
Stephen P. Markus (Birthday Rem.)
Alfred & Magdeline Hernandez
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
Helen Sullivan
12:30 PM
John Fitzgerald
Rae Darcy
5:30 PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2016
Weekday
1 Sm 8: 4-7, 10-22a; Mk 2: 1-12
6:30 AM
Vivienne Pagano
7:30 AM
Peggy Sieling
Kathy Morgan (1st Anniversary Rem.)
9:00 AM
Msgr. Robert Kirwin
12:30 PM
3:30 PM
Kristina Aven/Benedetto Pisciotta
Nuptial Mass
5:30 PM
Cornelia Kiernan, Mary Ryan,
Philip A. Ryan and Philip G. Ryan
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016
Weekday
1 Sm 9: 1-4, 17-19; 10: 1a; Mk 2: 13-17
9:00 AM
Therese Trinkle
12:30-1:30 PM
Confession & Eucharistic Adoration
3:00 PM
Vanessa Rannazzisi/Ryan Hutton
Nuptial Ceremony
4:00-5:00 PM
Confession
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2016 (CONTINUED)
Claire McNally (19th Anniversary Rem.)
5:00 PM
James E. Allen (60th Anniversary Rem.)
Robert E. Kosina, Sr. (Birthday Rem.)
Diane Holbrook
7:30 PM
Thomas Joyce (16th Anniversary Rem.)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2016
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 62: 1-5; 1 Cor 12: 4-11; Jn 2: 1-11
7:30 AM
Parishioners of St. Aidan
9:00 AM
John Mulrooney
Larry Bradley, Sr. (Birthday Rem.)
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
Peter Paternostro (8th Anniversary Rem.)
Edith M. Higgins (Anniversary Rem.)
Edward J. Feeley (Anniversary Rem.)
Antonio Machado
Michael Steven Joyce
(Anniversary Rem.)
3:30 PM
Dawn Baratta, James Soldo
Nuptial Mass
Genevieve M. Robinson
5:00 PM
(1st Anniversary Rem.)
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
THIRD WEEK
Kristina Aven, St. Aidan
Benedetto Pisciotta, Our Lady of
Perpetual Help, Lindenhurst, NY
Vanessa Rannazzisi, St. Aidan
Ryan Hutton, Mountain View, CA
Dawn Baratta, Our Lady of Lourdes,
Queens Village, NY
James Soldo, Cure of Ars, Merrick, NY
BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL
In Loving Memory of
ROSE FALLARINO
Requested by The Conroy Family
JANUARY 10, 2016
TRY IMITATING SIMON
Jesus was very direct about the whole thing. If you really wanted to be His
follower, you had to do something that has a good deal of difficulty--you
had to carry your own cross. "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny
themselves and take up their cross and follow me." (Matt 16:24) He didn't specify exactly what those crosses might be, but we can well imagine that they are
things like sickness, disappointment, financial worries, unhappiness in the home.
The list goes on and on. The point is that no matter how you try, you just
can't run away from the cross--and even if you try, you're running away
from Christ. Fortunately, a lot of us are preserved from the heavier crosses, but
all of us should try to be aware of the crosses of others.
As a priest what I have learned right from the beginning is that there is an
awful lot of suffering in life for some people. We all need to be sensitive to
other people and to the reality of their lives. While many of us are very happy in
our lives, we need to be aware that things may not be going so well in the lives
of other people we deal with on a daily basis. The problem is that even the best
of us can tend to suffer from self-absorption—an over concentration on ourselves and our own situation. We can become so preoccupied with our own
needs and concerns that we tend to be oblivious to the things that are going on
in the lives of others. This is particularly true in the case of adolescents, but even
adults are not immune from this failure. The truth is all of us need to be more
aware of the pressures and problems that may trouble those who inhabit
our daily life.
Most of us, myself included, need to make a genuine effort to have a wider
perspective and outlook on life and the lives of others. Let me give you a few
examples. If we are parents we probably need to remember that children are
children or teenagers and they do not have the wisdom and experience of adults.
If we are grandparents we need to recall that we were never brought up the way
our grandchildren are. Their experience of life in many ways is far different
from our own. We have to listen to a lot of things they say and take it with a
grain of salt. The big thing is to be a great listener and go easy on the judging.
If we are teens and are all taken up with what is going on in our high school and
the social whirlwind that is so much a part of that stage in life, we have to remember that our parents and grandparents have lives and we should show a
genuine interest in those lives. They love us very much and sometimes they
have their own life challenges and things would be much better if we paid more
attention to them. If you only knew how happy you can make them by just giving them a call or
in the case of your parents by taking the time to talk to them. Abandon the cell phone for a few
minutes to have a genuine conversation and tell them how much you love them.
Simon of Cyrene (the Fifth Station of the Cross) was forced to help Jesus carry His cross.
That's about all we know of him. I do , however, if that short time he spent in helping Jesus
transformed his life. I bet it did! Whenever we reach out—even with the smallest acts of
kindness, we make life better for someone else and perhaps make his or her cross a little
lighter. That's something we all can do! Try it. Carry the cross and help others to carry
theirs.
In Jesus and Mary,
Monsignor James M. McDonald, Pastor
Jesus, whom God called “my beloved Son,” is also the “servant” of whom Isaiah
speaks in the first reading. We who are baptized in Christ must follow His example and use our time and resources in the service of God and neighbor.
STEWARDSHIP
01/04/15
$30,308
01/03/16
$31,884 (+5.20% )
MARY MOTHER OF GOD COLLECTION
01/01/15
$12,211
01/01/16
$13,091 (+7.21%)
Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish.
SICK:
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED
Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo
Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen
Hogan, John Moore, Rita Amendola, Diana Coscia, Virginia Fallon,
Barney Rinaldi, Brian Hoffarth, Mary Price, Marie McLaughlin,
Joseph Fitzgerald, Baby Daniel James Devaney, Mark Matthews,
Deacon Frank Love, Joseph Sorrento, Kathleen Gattis, James Masterson,
Joann McDermott, Ana Bubalo
DECEASED: Richard Cosgrave, Fannie Cataliotti, Milagros Yap Seno, Noel Yap Seno,
Marianne Fucci, Edward Rummel Emma De Rosa, Anna Basirico and for
those who have died serving our country.
SAVE THE DATE
YEAR OF MERCY PILGRIMAGE
Bishop Murphy is happy to announce that there will be a
Diocesan Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to the
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Washington, D.C.
Saturday, September 24, 2016
More information will be coming soon.
Please watch your bulletin and diocesan website.
EXERCISE CLASS
Every Tuesday and Friday starting January 12th, a free exercise program featuring movements to enhance joint and muscle
mobility and flexibility will be held in the Williston Park Village Hall on the third floor. The program is open to all and
starts promptly at 9:45 AM and will last one hour. The instructor is Margo Bores.
MEETING CHRIST IN PRAYER RETREAT REUNION
There will be a Retreat Reunion on Monday, January 11th at 7:30 PM in the
Convent Community Room. For information please call Father Damian Halligan
at the Rectory office (516) 756-6585 x9101.
CELL PHONE COLLECTION
Cell phones and chargers are still being collected.
There are boxes in the vestibule of the church for
your donations. These phones are refurbished and
given to those in need. For information please call
(516) 354-2250.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
This letter brings with it my sincere hope that your Christmas and New Year’s Holidays were filled with
many blessings and that God continues to share his love and graces with you throughout the coming year.
We wish to thank you for your continued leadership support of your Parish and the Catholic Ministries Appeal. We are so deeply grateful for the extraordinary sacrifices that you have made to support the work of
our church on Long Island. Your generosity and commitment to our faith, and community fills me with confidence that many wonderful things will continue to take place in our Diocese.
Last year because of your support we not only were able to continue to bring religious education to more
than 100,000 students in public schools, but we were also able to initiate a special training program for Catechists so they can assist the ever-growing number of autistic children in our community. We were proud to
ordain five priests for the Diocese of Rockville Centre and continue to support the men in our Diaconate program, all of which you help make possible.
Last year at secular college campuses across our Island more than 3,500 students a month participated in
Mass and other faith-based activities. At one of the campuses students didn’t have a sacred place to pray so
they worked together with our Office of Campus Ministry to convert a storage closet into a chapel. These
young adults are growing in their faith and you are helping them to do that.
Please know how grateful I am for your support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal, and in all humbleness on
behalf of all who would benefit from your kindness, I am asking you to make a gift to the 2016 Catholic
Ministries Appeal and, so that together as one faith family, we can continue to meet the needs of our community.
With gratitude and prayers, I am
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Bishop of Rockville Centre
To learn more about the Catholic Ministries Appeal, see our video at
www.CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org
Thank you for your generous support of the
2015 Catholic Ministries Appeal.
Completing your 2015 pledge ensures that our Parish
will benefit by receiving our full rebate.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to give, please prayerfully consider making a donation to the Appeal.
Pledges can be accepted until December 31st and payments can be made through January 31st!
Extra envelopes are provided in the back of the church.
Join us as we Serve God by Serving Others!
Thank You!
JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS (JCDA)
COAT DRIVE
A Coat Drive will held on January 10th from 9:00 AM-12:30
PM in Finamore Parish Center. Coats for men, women and children will be collected. For information please call Adele at
(631) 608-3104. There will be a meeting on January 10th for
all members in the Convent.
LITURGY CORNER
Why should we bow at the words of Incarnation in the Creed?
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal states (137) “The Creed is sung or
recited by the priest together with the people with everyone standing. At the
words ‘by the power of the Holy Spirit.....and became man’ all make a profound
bow; but on the solemnities of the Annunciation and of the Nativity of the Lord, all genuflect”.
In our Missal, there is also a directive that all should bow when saying these words of the Incarnation. These words are intrinsic to the very core of our faith. That the Holy Spirit came
upon Mary and she conceived the Son of God, born to us, a human being. Bowing is an outward sign of our praise and honor of this great mystery...the most sacred moment in human
history. We use our voices and our bodies to demonstrate our praise of God for this greatest
gift to mankind.
Telecare Telethon Time!
The Telecare Telethon is the weekend of Saturday, January 16th from 2:00 -10:00 PM
and 17th from 12:00 to 10:00 PM. Telecare is proud to announce that we ae now broadcasting in high definition. Please tune in on Cablevision channel 29/137 or Verizon FiOS
channel 296 to support our Diocesan television station. It will be 18 hours filled with
many guest “stars” including many of the clergy, religious and dedicated lay people of
our Diocese. Additionally, visits from some celebrity chefs, musical groups and New
York sports teams will help fuel the enjoyment. Join Msgr. Jim Vlaun for the 23nd Annual Telecare Telethon and consider making a donation by phone or a secure donation
over the internet at www.TelecareTV.org.
ST. AIDAN SCHOOL’S - JUST WE TWO
St. Aidan School will host a weekly “Just We Two” program for children between the ages
of two and three years accompanied by his/her parent or caregiver. The program will introduce your child to the idea of a school setting in a preschool classroom and allows bonding
time for you and your child in a fun environment. There will be an age-appropriate craft,
free play, snack time (provided by parent for their own child), story and simple songs and
finger plays.
January 2016 Session:
Meets: Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 AM or
11:00-12:30 PM
Begins: January 19, 2016
ST. AIDAN’S CYO
There will be a CYO meeting on Tuesday, January 12th at 8:00 PM in the Sts. Peter &
Paul Room in Finamore Parish Center. All are encouraged to attend.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTER'S OF THE AMERICAS
COURT #1577
The next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 12th at 7:30 PM in Monsignor Kirwin Hall. All are welcome.
INCOME TAX DONATION LETTER
If you need an income tax statement for your 2015 Stewardship donations to the parish,
please call the Rectory office at (516) 746-6585 x9101 or send in or drop the tear-off into
the collection basket and a statement will be sent out in the mail.
Name_____________________ Telephone #__________________________
(as it appears on your envelopes)
Address______________________________________________________
Envelope Number #
(if you know it-not necessary)
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION
www.cffor.org
Catholics For Freedom of Religion
"Proclaim liberty throughout the land." Lev. 25-10
Religious Freedom Sunday (Jan. 10) is a national event in which churches inform parents,
students, and educators within their congregations about the freedom of religious expression
students from Kindergarten through twelfth grade have at
school. (religiousfreedomsunday.com - usccb)
Almost 20 years ago, the U.S. Department of Education directed public schools to tell students what their religious freedom are. "Catholics For Freedom of Religion" remembers National Religious Freedom Day,
Jan.16th each year, with "Free to Speak" pamphlets, published by Gateways to Better Education, to help students and teachers know their civil liberties. "We want our young people to be bold in their faith. We have let
them know they can be. That it's perfectly legal for them to be bold," said Director Eric Buehrer.
All Americans, liberal and conservative, religious or not, can agree that religious freedom, anchored in conscience rights, is fundamental to U.S. democracy. (Religious Freedom in America, by Allen Hertzke, amazon.com)
"Hold on to the Constitution, for if the American Constitution should fail, there will be anarchy throughout the world." Daniel Webster
ST. AIDAN SCHOOL REGISTRATION
FOR SEPTEMBER 2016
Phone Number (516) 746-6585 ext. 9202 or 9302
Registration of new applicants wishing to attend St. Aidan School in
September 2016 will take place as follows:
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Kindergarten and Grade 1 – West Campus Building
9:00-11:00 A.M
Re-registration of our present Pre-K students returning for Kindergarten will be completed through the mail.
Information will be forwarded to you through school.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Grades N-3 West Campus Building and Grades 4-8 East Campus Building
9:00-11:15 A.M.
*********
Parents who are unable to make the scheduled registration times,
should call office for an appointment.
Preference is given to those presently enrolled in our school and to students who have siblings in St. Aidan School. The following items are required for all new applicants at registration: copies of birth and Baptismal certificates (will not be returned), all
immunization and health records, social security number and your parish envelope number. There will be a non-refundable fee of
$150 per family for all registrants. The age cut-off date for all grades is November 30th. This registration is an application
process only. Applications will be reviewed thoroughly and you will be notified as to the status of your child’s acceptance
into our school.
St. Aidan Holy Name Society
Presents 14th Annual
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Msgr. Kirwin Hall Doors Open at 6:30 pm
First Race at 7:30 pm
$25 Admission gets you:
Exciting Races ● Dinner ● Beer/Wine ● Door Prizes
& More
Ladies — Wear your best Derby hat for a chance
to win a fabulous prize!
For Tickets Call:
Colin Dorney
(516) 746-3987 or
Ron Saporita (516) 746-4615
All Proceeds will Benefit
St. Aidan School Scholarship Fund
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
Well! Now we are writing 2016 when we date papers; where did 2015 go? The hardest
part of looking behind is when we see all the empty places, the resolutions left unfulfilled, the challenges we did not complete! So, a new year brings new promises, new
hope of an increased deeper spirituality and closeness to the Lord. For that we shall take
realistic steps, to be sure that each day is a day that draws us closer to Jesus. The most
important step is to be constant with the time we decide we will do our prayers, and if that turns out to
be a difficult thing to do let’s think about what is a challenge? The Holy Spirit will help us to discern
the cause.
This Sunday we contemplate the Baptism of the Lord. It is also one of the “Luminous Mysteries of the
Rosary”, which this year shall be our number one prayer. Jesus is God. He had no sins. Why does he
submit to be baptized? There are many points here. He is instituting the Sacrament of Baptism. He
shows the Trinity in action. He shows to all that He is the messiah. He comes also to baptize with fire
and the Holy Spirit as St. John the Baptist prophesized. When Jesus came out of the water, the voice of
the Lord was heard “This is my beloved Son, in who I am well pleased” and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in the form of a dove. When we reflect on the Lord’s baptism, we shall contemplate
our own. Christ is baptized, so are we, for we are members of His body. The Gospel tells us “heaven
was opened…” and we have from now on access to the Father and the heavenly places. Then the Gospel tells us “the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in the form of a dove...” here too Jesus acquires for us
the Gift of the Holy Spirit and we become temples of the Holy Spirit. “...this is my beloved Son…..”
This acknowledgment on the day of our own Baptism give us the status of sons and daughters of God.
And then He says “…with you I am well pleased...” When we were Baptized we receive the
“Sanctifying Grace, the grace to be holy and pleasing to God…”
Christ acquired all these gifts for us so we could receive them in our own Baptism. Let’s consider the
significance of all this. Do we know the exact day we were baptized? It should be a day highly celebrated as our birthday. Christ acquired all these for us, let’s celebrate and say “Hallelujah!....”
Let’s make it a priority this year to pick up a new habitual devotion? A few ideas: Say the Rosary and
meditate on the Mysteries; go to Adoration. Our parish has Adoration on the first and third Fridays of
the month and Saturdays from 12:30-1:30 PM. Attend Mass one or more extra days besides Sundays.
We have new CDs in the kiosks. Spend some time going over the titles, I am sure there are CDs that
are good for you and others to give them to family and friends.
Do the work of evangelization, the Lord will bless you and you will be using the gifts received in your
Baptism. Let’s pray for each other, to receive all the Graces the Lord has in the store for us.
Toti Conforti
2015 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
This year’s appeal is almost over. If you have not given, please consider a donation now so that our parish can reach its final goal!!
2015 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
Serving God By Serving Others
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN
2015 GOAL:
$175,500
PAYMENTS SO FAR:
$149,797
# OF GIFTS:
629
SAINT AIDAN’S BOOSTER CLUB
The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan’s School Board.
All proceeds will directly benefit the school.
$30 Annual Membership runs September 2015 - August 2016
24 chances to win every month
Prizes
Weekly
1 winner @ $25
4 winners @ $20
Monthly
1 winner @ $50
2 winners @ $25
Monthly Bonus Prizes
$100 in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November
$500 in March, June and December
November Winners
$20 Winners
Daniel J. Sullivan
Gloria Schilter
Norine Zwiebel
Liz Foehr
Eileen Lusardi
Tom Wengenosky
Teresa Kennedy
Jamie & Noreen Murphy
$25 Winners
Dorothy & Dan Roper
K. Morgan
Concetta Bombace
Lynn & Michael Rossi
Elizabeth Schnelle
Frances Bruschi
Maryanne & Michael Cleary
Anna Rufrano
$50 Winner:
Richie & Linda Santopetro
$100 Winner:
Maddy & Doug Cegelski
Hugh Connolly
Meredith Mahmood
Jackie & Jimmy Exarhos
Elizabeth Kiernan Gillespie
Michael & Joyce Rowley
Annemarie Delaney
Winning checks will be mailed within the next 10 days.
If you would like to join the Booster Club please send the form below to the Rectory office.
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Name _____________________________________ Phone ___________________________
Address___________________________________ City, State, Zip_____________________
E-mail address ___________________________________________________
I would like ______ numbers at $30 each.
$________ enclosed
Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan’s Booster Club and return to the Rectory.
The IRA
Charitable Rollover
is back and is now
permanent!
What’s called a rollover is actually a “qualified charitable distribution”
that can be made to our Parish.
If…
1. You are at least 70 1/2 years old on the date you make your gift
2. Your IRA is a traditional or Roth
3. You don’t exceed your personal maximum of $100,000 per year in qualified
charitable distributions
You will not have to report your distribution as income. It will be free of federal
and New York State income tax, and it will count toward your required minimum
distribution (RMD).
The best way for you to start is with your IRA custodian. Tell them you want to make a
"qualified charitable distribution". In most cases you will only have to fill out a simple
form.
VERY IMPORTANT!! Your gift must go directly from your IRA to the Parish. If
you receive the money first then you’ll be taxed on it like any other distribution.
Example: Mrs. Connors, age 76, has $125,000 in a traditional IRA and would like to
contribute $5,000 to her Parish in 2016. Upon hearing of the Charitable IRA Rollover
opportunity, she directs the custodian of her IRA to transfer this amount not later than
December 31, 2016 directly to the Parish as a 2016 gift. She will not be subject to income tax on her $5,000 qualified charitable distribution.
This information is not intended and should not be construed as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney, tax advisor or investment professional.
Parents Acting for Catholic Education
Auction – Dream Bigger, Shine Brighter – Saturday, February 27th, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Family Lenten Spaghetti Dinner – Thursday, March 3rd, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
American Girl Fashion Show – Saturday, April 9th (11:00 AM and 3:00 PM) &
Sunday, April 10th (11:00 AM and 3:00 PM)
Golf Outing – Monday, May 2nd
Ways to support our school all year round:
King Kullen Receipts – If you shop at King Kullen in Garden City Park, please do not
throw away your receipts! St. Aidan School earns 1% of each receipt’s total through King
Kullen’s Care and Share Program. Drop off your register receipts in the King Kullen box in
the back of church or send in an envelope through school.
Stop & Shop A+ Rewards – After you register your card, each shopping trip at Stop &
Shop using your Stop & Shop Card earns cash for our school! Each month, the amount of
cash awarded will be updated on the Stop & Shop website. You can track the amount of
points you earn for our school by checking your grocery receipt and online when you create
an account at:
www.stopandshop.com/aplus.
Our school will receive a check at the end of the program.
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High School Volunteers Needed!
If you are a high school student in need of service hours, PACE has many events scheduled
for this upcoming school year at which you can work in order to fulfill your volunteer requirements. Please contact us at: [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering and we will provide you with the dates and times of our events. We hope to hear
from you soon!
Nora Grady and Linda Kuczwaj, PACE Co-Presidents
January 10th
February 7th
March 13th
March 24th
April 3rd
April 17th
May 6th
May 7th
May 8th
May 15th
June 14th
9:00 AM-12:00 PM Coat Drive, 12:30-1:30 PM meeting in the Convent
1:00 PM Meeting Convent Community Room
1:00 PM Meeting Convent Community Room
2:00-4:00 PM East egg coloring Parker Institute-drivers needed
10:30 AM Mass 12:00-4:00 PM Mother Daughter Brunch Lucky Duck
9:00 AM-12:00 PM Birthright/Mommas House Collection Finamore Center
12:30-1:30 PM Meeting St. Francis Room
Help needed to separate plant orders at the Flynn House time to be announced
10:00 Am-12:00 PM Plant Pick-Up at 9 Astor Place, Williston Park
Happy Mother’s Day to All Moms
9:00 AM-12:00 PM Bake Sale St. Francis Garden 12:30 –1:30 PM meeting/
Elections St. Francis Room
7:00 PM JCDA Board Installation Mass (church) Senior court installation and
Reception in Kirwin Hall immediately following Mass.
January 10th– Meeting
January 24th – Meeting
January 31st – Community Service Trip – Ronald McDonald House
February 7th – Super Bowl – No Meeting
February 13th – Community Service Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang
February 21st – Meeting
February 28th - Meeting
For more information, please contact:
Steve Loewenthal at [email protected] or
(516) 410-6461
SAINT AIDAN
DANCE ACADEMY
WINTER PROGRAM
(**PLEASE KEEP
THIS PORTION**)
-7 week Dance Program is open to girls three years
old through 7th grade.
*Note: Girls MUST be at least 3 years old by
November 30, 2015 and must be fully pottytrained.
-Cost: $95 for 7-week session, includes t-shirt,
classes and recital. Each additional class style is
$60.
-Sibling discount: $10 off the second child. Checks
can be made out to: Church of Saint Aidan
505 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596
*Payment/Registration form can either be dropped
off at the Rectory or mailed to the address above.
WINTER CLASS SCHEDULE
Saturdays:
9:00-10:00 (A)
N, PK, K Jazz/Hip Hop
10:00-11:00 (A)
N, PK, K Ballet/Tap
10:00-11:00 (B)
1st-4th Jazz/Hip Hop
11:00-12:00 (A)
K-4th Cheer/Kickline
11:00-12:00 (B)
3nd -7th Ballet/Lyrical
REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Child’s Name:____________________________
Age:________________ Grade:____________
Date of Birth:__________________
School:____________________
Home Address:___________________
-Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten parents are asked
to stay in the waiting room for the duration of their
child’s class.
City:_________________ Zip Code:_________
-Girls should wear clothing they can dance in.
Cell Phone:______________________________
-Classes begin on January 16, 2016 and run for
seven weeks. Recital date: February 28, 2016.
E-mail Address:__________________________
-Girls can wear either sneakers or dance shoes
(Dance shoes are strongly encouraged). NO
BOOTS, PLEASE!
-Classes begin & end with prayer & taught by experienced dance instructors
- Faith filled, fun, stress-free environment, where
your daughter will learn dance technique & dedication!
-Classes are held in the Convent-16 Pembroke
Street. Contact us with any additional questions.
Home Phone:_____________________________
Emergency Contact Information
Name:_________________
Relationship to Child:___________
Phone Number:_________________
Physical limitations:_____________
Allergies:_______________
Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking:
Class______________ Grade Level______
Day:______________ Time:___________
*If you need additional space for more than one
class, please attach an extra sheet.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
[email protected]
“Praise God Through Dance!”
–Psalm 150
X______________________________________
Today’s Date: _________________
Saint Aidan Dance Academy
18 months to 3 Years Old Dance
Program
-30 minute session every Saturday beginning on January 16, 2016 from 9:15-9:45 and running
for seven consecutive weeks (girls must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.)
-Classes will be held in the Convent, 16 Pembroke Street
-This program does not participate in the recital
-Girls should wear sneakers or dance shoes
-Cost: $50 for 7-week session, Checks can be made out to Church of Saint Aidan.
-Includes t-shirt for girls only
*Limited Spaces! Please register BEFORE the first day of class!
-Come and stretch, sing songs and dance with your little one!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Registration Form for 18 months-3 Year Olds
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.
Child’s Name:___________________________ Age:______ Date of Birth:__________________
Home Address:__________________________ City:______________ Zip Code:_____
Home Phone:___________________________ Cell Phone:______________
E-mail:____________________
Emergency Contact
Name:_____________________
Relationship to Child:___________
Phone Number:_________________
Physical limitations:__________________________________ Allergies:_____________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
X_________________________________
Today’s Date: _______________________
*GIRLS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY EITHER A PARENT
OR A CAREGIVER FOR EVERY CLASS.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN ANY MINISTRY MUST BE VIRTUS
TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A ministry includes Catechists, CYO
Coaches, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training
Schedule and Register Online at www.drvc.org. Classes are offered by several parishes throughout
the diocese.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — The Religious Education Office is looking for individuals who are
willing to serve as substitute teachers, classroom aides, hall monitors, traffic control aides, etc. for
the 2015 – 2016 school year. Prior experience is not necessary; support is provided. Please give
prayerful consideration to answering the call to serve in this vital ministry. The School Year runs
from late September 2015 through early May 2016. For an application or further information,
please call (516) 746-6585 x9404.
CONFIRMATION DVDs ARRIVE - The videos of the Confirmation ceremonies that took place
at St. Aidan on Saturday, October 17th have arrived and are ready for pick-up. Parents who ordered a DVD may pick up their copy from the Religious Education Office during normal business
hours.
OFFICE HOURS - The Religious Education Office is open Monday – Friday from 12:00 noon –
4:00 PM. Additionally, the office is open Monday & Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
KNIGHTS CORNER
Perhaps now is the time to consider
joining the Knights of Columbus.
POPE FRANCIS MEETS WITH K of C LEADERS – Pope Francis received Supreme Knight Carl
Anderson and Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore in a private audience at the Vatican on Dec. 17th. It was the fourth such audience granted by Pope Francis to the supreme knight. During
the course of the meeting, the supreme knight and Archbishop Lori spoke with the Holy Father about the
many activities of the K of C in 2015, particularly the Order’s efforts to aid persecuted Christians in the
Middle East. Through the K of C’s Christian Refugee Relief Fund, the Order has distributed more than $ 5
million to support Christians in the Middle East. During the visit, the supreme knight also presented the
Holy Father with a contribution of $ 1.6 million from the Vicarius Christi Fund, offered on behalf of the 1.9
million members of the Knights of Columbus. The Vicarius Christi Fund has generated $ 56,015,000 for
the pope’s personal charities and causes since its establishment in 1981.iotic citizens.
ANNUAL PRO-LIFE MASS – The Annual New York State Knights of Columbus Pro-Life Mass will be
celebrated on January 17th at 10:15 AM in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Knights from around
the state will join together to publically demonstrate our support of the right to life from conception to natural death.
HALL RENTAL – Corpus Christi Council is available for parties BIG and SMALL. For information on
hall rental call Tom at (516) 746-8643.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, “Everything has its origin
in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's
greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our hope.”
FOOD PANTRY - Our monthly food drive took place last weekend. You
can still donate food or personal hygiene items by bringing them to the back
of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We also
have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products, sliced bread and a freezer
for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas.
DRIVING MINISTRY – We are in need of additional volunteers to drive
our senior citizens to their doctor appointments. You need not commit to
any particular day. Your name would be added to our list of drivers and
when a request for transportation is received we would call you a few days
in advance to see if you are available. If you are not available we simply
call the next person on the list and perhaps you will be able to drive another
time. If interested please call Parish Social Ministry at (516) 746-6585
x9408.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY – Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the
second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul
Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets
for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The prayer shawl committee will meet again on
Monday, January 11th. If you have some wool to donate to this ministry,
please bring it to the Parish Social Ministry Office. Please call our office if you would like
to receive a blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one. If you
have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410.
BLOOD DRIVE – Please mark your calendars! Our winter blood drive will
be taking place on Sunday, January 24, 2016, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Msgr.
Kirwin Hall!!
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on
Willis Avenue).
PROMISE TO PROTECT-PLEDGE TO HEAL
If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and
speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of
abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is
Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) 594-9036. All volunteers 16 and over must be background checked and all volunteers 18 and over must attend the Virtus class.
WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS, DIVORCED AND SINGLE CATHOLICS OF LONG ISLAND-A new member orientation will be held on Tuesday, January 26th at 8:00 PM. The
meeting is held every fourth Tuesday at St. Frances de Chantal School, 1309 Wantagh Avenue,
Wantagh. For information please call Carol at (516) 794-4933.
LIVING THE YEAR OF MERCY-LENTEN DAY OF PRAYER AND HEALINGConducted by Paul Miller, OFS on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 9:00 AM-3:30 PM at the
Church of St. Mary, 1300 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY. $40.00 registration includes breakfast and lunch-limited seating. For information please call (516) 298-0841 or (516) 655-9755 or
email Cathy at [email protected].
SEPARATION & DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP-A ten week program for those separated
or going through the process of separation or divorce. The program is designed to help men and
women find encouragement as they explore and experience the emotions and issues associated
with separation and divorce. The program begins on Friday, January 22nd at 7:30 PM at St.
William the Abbot Church, 2000 Jackson Avenue, Seaford, NY. Cost is $20 for 10 week session. For information please call Rosemarie at (516) 528-0665 or Carol at (516) 432-2241 or
email [email protected].
WOMEN’S RETREAT-“What do
you Believe?” with Jean Lynch. February 5th/6th at Our Lady of Grace
Retreat Center, 29 Shelter Rock Road,
Manhasset, NY. We will begin at 7:30
PM on Friday and will conclude on
Helping You Grow Closer to God Saturday at 5:00 PM.
$175 meals and overnight
accommodations and $100 meals only (commuter rates). For more
information please co ntact Pat McDonough at
[email protected].