uly 31, 2016 - St. Matthew RC Church

31st, 2016 The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Roman Catholic July
Church
of St. Matthew
35 North Service Road
Dix Hills, New York 11746
Tel: (631) 499 -8520 Fax: (631) 499 -1530
www.smrcc.org
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Office Hours
Monday-Friday in the
Parish Center
9am-12:30pm - 1:30pm-5pm
Pastor
Rev. Robert S. Hewes
July 31, 2016
The 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parochial Vicar:
Rev. Allan Sikorski
In Residence:
Rev. Lawrence Rafferty
Deacons: James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano and Luis Polanco
Pastoral Associate: Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P.
D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson
Music Director: Lee Forsythe
The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00
p.m. Spanish Mass
SUNDAY: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m.
(Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir
Mass), 12:30 p.m. and also at 12:30
p.m. Tridentine Mass in the Chapel.
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. mass
in the Church. Holydays will be
printed in the bulletin.
CONFESSIONS:
Saturday 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. For
any other time, please call to make
an appointment with a priest.
BAPTISM SCHEDULE:
The 1st and 3rd Sundays of each
month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th
Saturday of the month at12:30 p.m.
(No Baptisms Easter Sunday or
Christmas Weekends). Please contact
the Parish Center for the Baptismal
Packet containing the registration
form and all other necessary
paperwork. First-time parents are
asked to attend the Baptismal
Preparation Class which is offered on
the last Tuesday of each month at
8:00p.m. except 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.
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.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:
In the chapel, Monday & Wednesday
at 4:00 p.m. and concluding with
Benediction at 5:00 p.m.
FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is at 9:00 a.m.
Exposition of the Holy Eucharist
takes place in the chapel from Fri.
7:00 pm until Sat. 8:45 a.m. and
concludes 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 5:00 pm in the chapel
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK
Holy Communion will be ministered
to those confined at home. Those
who are seriously ill should request a
priest for the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick.
PARISH REGISTRATION: New
families and new parishioners are
encouraged to register at St.
Matthew. Registration forms are
available at the Parish Center or on
line at smrcc.org.. .
PARISH SCHOOL—HOLY FAMILY
REGIONAL: 631-543-0202
MINISTERS
OF HOLY
COMMUNION:
July 31st,EXTRAORDINARY
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Ray Smolenski: 243-0449
ALTAR SERVERS:
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND:
John DiGiorgio: [email protected],
Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124
Porzia DiGiorgio: [email protected]
FEED
THE
POOR MINISTRY: Frank Harnos:499-0074 or
APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER:
Julie Maddaloni: 242-2183
Kathryn Giandoreggio: 631-491-3735
FOOD
PANTRY:
Sr.
Kay
McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124
ATHLETIC WEB SITE: www. smrcc.org
HOSPITALITY: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113
ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Chris Felice: smrcc.org
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Kevin Bertolini GK: 516 652
INTRAMURAL COORDINATOR:
6438
Patrick Mantione: [email protected]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES:
CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR:
Sir Francis Scotti: 917-567-9829
Dom Sabatino: [email protected]
LECTORS:
Helen Campa: 586-0682
ATHLETICS MODERATOR:
LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: 667-4629
Rev. Allan Sikorski: 499-8520 x 125
MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon: 499-5176
BAPTISM OFFICE: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126
MOMMY and ME: Jessica Larsen: 258-3965
Mon/Tues 9-5, Wed 9-4, Thurs/Fri 9-5
PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520x124
BEREAVEMENT:
PILGRIM MADONNA: Rosa Nappo: 920-2446
Kathryn M. Douglas: 495-8541,
Lucia Agnone: 940-4015
Anthony Monoco: 516-779-3568
PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: 492-7881
BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano : 586-4827
PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano 631-896-0983
BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: 631-254-2656
RCIA: Marie Prainito: 499-4725
BULLETIN: Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 x 126.
Robert A. Ruvio: 917-589-8473
email: [email protected]
RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: 586-3807
BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Mary Lou Lea: 631-581-2804
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION:
PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo
Ann Podina :858-0684
499-8520 x 126: Mon/Tues 9-5, Wed 9-4, Thurs/Fri 9-5
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL:
SONS OF ITALY : Joseph Tursi: 543-9491
John Gatto: 499-8520 x 117
SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis R. Polanco 648 7330 ST.
C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Mary Donaldson ,D.R.E. 864-3321, Rita Minder, Assistant VINCENT de PAUL: John Gatto: 499-8520
USHERS: Thomas Siegler
CHOIR: Lee Forsythe 631-499-8520 x116
YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR:
Ed Oriani– Cantor for Tridentine Mass
Fr. Allan Sikorski 499-8520 x125
COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY:
YOUTH MINISTRY: Gina Drost:631-835-3088
Sr. Kathleen McCarthy 499-8520 x124
Email: [email protected]
PARISH MINISTRIES:
Mondays
Novena 5:15 p.m.
Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. in the
Blessed Mother Classroom
Tuesdays
Rosary Society meets the first Tuesday after the
first Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
K of C General/Business Meeting 8:00 p.m.
(2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month)
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Thursdays
Carmelite Holy Hour The 3rd Thursday of
each month 4pm-5pm in the Chapel
 Young Seniors: 9:00 a.m.
 Apostleship of Prayer:
1st Thursday after 9:00 a.m. Mass
 Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group
1st Saturday of the month after 9 a.m. Mass in
Blessed Mother Room
 Adult Choir practice 7:30 p. m.
in Family Room
 Festival Choir:
2nd and 3rd Thursday in Family Room
Saturdays
Bible Study 9:45 a.m.
 Spanish Bible Study 1:00 p.m.
 Tridentine Mass Choir
(Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room
Youth Ministry: 8 :00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
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July 31st, 2016
Business Manager
Dolores Tiernan
Finance Chairperson
Richard Bove
Trustees
Deacon Carmine DeStefano and
Joseph Napolitano
Weekly Collections
July 23 & 24
$16,060.00
Faith Direct
$2,200.00
In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable about
the rich man who selfishly stored all his grain
and goods only to die and not enjoy his abundance anyway. What we struggle all our lives
to learn is that life does not consist of possessions nor
our perceived security, but of being possessed by
God. In the month of July, through your gifts, the
Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist
families by providing food and money for utility and rent bills, etc. Thank You!
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
AL-ANON / ALATEEN Family Group:
631-669-2827
 A. A. 24·Hr Hotline: 631· 669·1124
 Birthright: 631· 821-9727
 Brighter Tomorrows: 631· 395·1800
 Catholic Charities (Food Stamp Info):
631· 789-9546
 Child Abuse: 631-439-0480
 Day top: 1-800·2·DAYTOP
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Domestic Violence Hotline:
The Retreat 631· 329·1200
 Emotions Anonymous:
Call Dominick with any questions: 631-321-1980
 Good Shepherd Hospice: 631-376-3758
 Life Center of Long Island: 631-243-2373
 Long Island Women's Coalition:
631- 666-8833
 Suicide Prevention 1-800·SUICIDE

Victims Info. Bureau of Suffolk:
631-360-3606
 Diocese of Rockville Centre (D.R.V.C.)
Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual
abuse by church personnel and volunteers:
516-594·9063.
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Saturday, Jul 30
5:00 PM Intentions of Jack Tseng
Chun-ming Tseng
Angelina Carpenito
James J. Fitzgerald & Rocco Amoroso
Denis Mc Namara
Christopher Motlenski
7:00 PM For All the Souls in Purgatory
Sunday, Jul 31
7:30 AM Aldo Bussi
9:30 AM Giovanna Furelli, Jean Pezza &
Mr & Mrs Greslin
11:00 AM Msgr. Leo Goggin
12:30 PM (L) People of the Parish
12:30 PM Deceased Members of Pileggi & Natale
Monday, Aug 1
9:00 AM
Mary Pierro
Tuesday, Aug 2
9:00 AM
Johanna M. Conforti
Wednesday, Aug 3
9:00 AM
Michael & Oris Nocera
Thursday, Aug 4
9:00 AM
Edwin Lucie
Friday, Aug 5
9:00 AM
Howard Ryder
Saturday, Aug 6
9:00 AM
Angela Totvaccitro
Lesandra Astolfe
Richard G. Morris
In Thanksgiving for Dr. Gerald J. MeagherLiving Intention
Intentions of Ann Podina & Family
Edward Blatz Jr.
5:00 PM
Intention of Jack Tseng
Domenick Caria
Christopher Motlenski
Anthony Benenati
Mary Martino
Robert Di Domenico
7:00 PM For Mary to Help for World Peace
Sunday, Aug 7
7:30 AM Frank De Losa
9:30 AM Mary & Bill Flanagan
11:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. William Grady
12:30 PM (L) People of the Parish
12:30 PM Intentions of Yolene & Franz Lubin
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The Place for Learning and Praying
Our Family/Children’s Mass is Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Mary Donaldson, Director, Rita Minder, Assistant
Religion Office Phone 864-3321 Fax 499-1530
[email protected]
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LOOKING AHEAD
Registration forms for the upcoming Winter Program (September 2016 thru April 2017) are
coming in at a steady pace for students in grades two through eight. Please return these pink forms as soon
as possible.
When registering a new student, 1st thru 8th grade, you must come into the Religion Office
on the second floor of the Parish Center, Monday through Thursday, between 11:00AM and 4:00PM.
Please be sure to bring a copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate when you come. The fee of $175.00 per
child is due at that time.
SUMMER PROGRAM
The Summer Program 2016 officially begins today, July 31st, with the 9:30AM Family Mass.
St. Matthew’s will really be jumping with 650 of us occupying the halls for the next two weeks. Students,
helpers and teachers must wear their Summer Program 2016 shirts and sit in the rows marked off by grade at
our Sunday Masses. Everyone should be in the Church by 9:10AM so they can be seated in the proper area
and are not late for Mass. Please remember your tithing envelope each Sunday as they are not only used for
a donation but also to take attendance.
As the Summer Program enfolds, we ask that the parents and children please use the crosswalks and follow the directions of our security/traffic guards when entering and exiting the building as the
parking lot is extremely busy during those hours.
During the week, the students will be attending the 9:00AM Mass. We invite the parents and
all parishioners to join us at that Mass.
At this time, I would like to thank all the boys and girls who came in during the month of July
to help us prepare for the Summer Program. We couldn’t have done it without them.
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August 6th & 7th
5:00 P.M.
B. Vogt
7:30 AM
B. Stio
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
J. Okonkwo
D. Manetta
R. Ruvio
5:00 P.M.
D. Tiernan
7:30 AM
J. D’ Agostino
9:30 AM
J. Napolitano
11:00 AM
B. Pape
12:30 PM
A. Fazio
M. Brennan
B. Hermosura
M. Prainito
E. McEvoy
M. Shef
A. Palumbo
K. DiGiovanna
B. Napolitano
G. Cruz
A. Sosnilo
C. Vogt
M. Garaffa
G. Gurrieri
J. Luna
DAILY OFFERING PRAYER: God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers,
thoughts, words, actions, joys, and sufferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, who continues to offer Himself in the Eucharist for the salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit,
who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so that I may witness to Your love.
AUGUST
Universal: Sports
That sports may be an opportunity for friendly encounters between peoples and may contribute to peace in the
world.
Evangelization: Living the Gospel
That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to faith, honesty, and love of neighbor.
our Sick
Richard J. Albergo
Baby Chloe Atienza
Vivian Blom
Eric Bohlsen
Shirley Brown
Christian Brown
Jamie Bufalino
Baby Michael V. Cintorino
Gerard Costa
Joseph Costa
Jeanette Davis
Catherine DeRosa
Mary Jane DiPaoli
Lourdes Fanning
Joseph Fazio
Madeline Fazio
Jo Ferlini
Edward Fergus
Marino Figueroa
Josephine Flynn
Thomas Frecletn
Baby Winifred Herrin
Carol Kelly
Harold Kelly
Barbara Labate
Ellisa Anne Luciano
Kathy Ludwick
Greg Makarius
Terrence Martin
Michelle Mastrini
Michael Mazzara
John McIntyre
Marie Pecoraro
Emily Pederson
Greg Pederson
Antoinette Perillo
Peter Prestia
Marge Puccio
Mario Pulciano
Tina Quarello
Alice Reilly
Helen Reineking
Charles Sanzone
Cecelia Sanzone
George Schnell
Julie McDowell Scott
June Sheehan
Margaret Stachler
Ed Stein
Diego Stincone
Diane Sepe
Terry Tanzer
Brian Tripp
Antoinette Vidal
Emerson Vidal
Emerson Vidal II
Lisa Vidal
Mary Zuccaro
We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women:
Matthew Kirchner– Army, Noah Kirchner—Airforce, Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV-Pilot-United States Air Force, Lt. Joseph Morgan, Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S.
Navy, , LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghanistan, Ga Jeffrey Gabriellini - Airforce , Cpl Louis
Angulo-Afghanistan, Corporal Michael Grella — Navy Airman, Julien-Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert
Wright-Marines, Lance Corporal Robert Kirschenheiter-Marines-Iraq, Sgt. Travis Coleir, Sean Keeffe -Army,
Tara Kelly, Chris Skala - Marines, Sr Airman Leah Dunne, Paul Ryder - Marines, Nicky Bivona - Navy, Michael
Wissemann, LPL San Sievero -Marines, Ambrose Michelino, Jarod Racuot-Army, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony
Lazado -Marines , Richard Freese, Jr. -Navy, Rho Nagasguna - Marines ,Michael Doherty -Army, Pablo
Quirindongo-CW4-Army, Cpl. Ronnie Belmarez- Marines, Lt. Commander Christopher Grande-Navy.
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Sister Kay
Many years ago, another Sister and I were Board Members at Good Samaritan Hospital and as such
were attending their Annual Ball and Fund Raiser. A lovely woman came up to me and said she
knew me from St. Matthew’s. Her name is Alyssa Abulencia and her husband, at that time, was a
member of the Medical Staff at Good Samaritan Hospital. Since that initial meeting, I have often seen
this devoted, loving family, including their two wonderful children at St. Matthew’s.
Sadly, a few years ago, their young son Jacob became seriously ill and was treated with chemotherapy. He bore these treatments heroically and was even undergoing treatment when he received his
Confirmation. I remember seeing him in the first pew on his Confirmation day and praying for good
health for him.
The very good news is that he did recover. Shortly after that, for the next year, he and his mother
taught Religious Education here. To me, this was more than admirable as I’m sure that Jacob and his
mother could have taken a break and done other things.
Jacob just graduated from HS. He looks great in his graduation picture which brought tears of joy to
my eyes. This summer, he is a Counselor at Sunrise Camp, a camp for children with cancer – something close to his heart. This outstanding young man has taken a very difficult situation and has
turned it in to helping others. He is certainly an inspiration to me and a very good role model for all of
us, especially for young people. In the Fall, he will begin a Pre-Med course in college. How fortunate
people will be to be recipients of his great compassion! I heartily congratulate Jacob and pray for
God’s continued blessing on him and his family.
For many years, I have been invited to offer a brief prayer at the Annual SamKids Party, where I have
met many families and their children who had been hospitalized at Good Samaritan Hospital. For
several reasons it is one of my favorite events to attend. I witness the great love that the Pediatricians
and their Staff have for these children and their families. Likewise, I also witness the great gratitude
that the families have for the wonderful medical and nursing care at the Hospital. In addition, I witness the great spirit of these children, some of whom have been cured, some who remain in wheelchairs and some who are chronically ill. I also get a chance to speak to some parents and to offer
them encouragement and prayers. It is a difficult time for them.
I am inspired by so many wonderful volunteers who donate their time and prizes to these children.
Lastly, I admire the young volunteer students from St. John the Baptist HS who give up a Saturday to
play games and to dance with these children. Let us try to reach out to the sick and to pray for them,
especially for the young children who are sick, for their Doctors and Nurses and for their families who
care for them and love them very much.
(This information is printed with the permission of Jacob and his family.) Sr. Kay McCarthy
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Diocese of Rockville Centre Pilgrimage to the
Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C.
St. Matthew RC Church will be planning a pilgrimage in honor of the Jubilee Year of
Mercy initiative on Saturday, September 24th. Pilgrims will come to enter through
the Holy Door to confess their sins, pray before the Blessed Sacrament, join in devotions and receive the Lord’s blessing in Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
The cost per person will be $42 (this will include bus, and tip for the drivers)
You may bring lunch with you on the bus or you may purchase it in the cafeteria at the Shrine.
Bus will leave St. Matthew RC Church
at 6:30 am-please arrive promptly by 6:15 am
we will depart promptly from the Shrine at 5:30 pm
Seats on the bus are limited, there are 56. Please make your
check for the Pilgrimage payable to St. Matthew RC Church and complete the registration form with the number of other pilgrims who will accompany you. (If the number of people who want to go exceeds the number of seats that we have been allocated then you will be placed on a waiting list and referred to another parish). Payment is due no later than July 31st . Please send reservation form and check
to
St. Matthew RC Church 35 N. Service Rd. Dix Hills, NY 11746Attn: Dolores Tiernan
Your Name and Names of guests in your party:
1.
___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________________
Your Telephone Number: (
)
Thank you,
Mary Lou Lea- Coordinator (631)- 513-8146
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Vendors Needed
Our Rosary Altar Society is sponsoring their annual Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday, November
13th, from 9am to 4 pm. Please call Louise
Benenati if you would like to be a vendor. The
amount is $50 per table.
Please call Louise as soon as possible.
Home 631-586-4515 or cell 631-662-6074.
Thank you.
THE ST. MATTHEW GIFT SHOP is open Monday through Saturday.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m. for lunch
Unique Religious Gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues, picture frames,
wedding candles and so much more!
The Gift Shop is located in the Parish Center, across
from the Receptionist area.
All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish Ministry!
Catholics For Freedom of Religion
California Threatens Religious Freedom of Catholic Colleges:
The freedom of Catholic and other faith-based colleges in CA to operate in accord
with their religious missions is being threatened by recent legislation that advances the states LGBT lobby. The bill's primary goal is to prevent faith-based colleges that receive state funds from enforcing codes of conduct that reflect the colleges' religious beliefs about sexual identity and the confining of marriage to malefemale relationships.
If signed into law, this bill opens religious colleges to unjust litigation and makes them unable to
accept state grants used to help pay students' tuition. It would eliminate these colleges ability to
operate under any faith-based principles and represents an attack on religious freedom that promotes and protects a radical gender ideology that Pope Francis has warned is a danger to society. (christianitytoday.com, 7/5/16; cardinalnewmansociety.org, 6/13/16)
Religious liberty is "increasingly and in unprecedented ways under assault in America." Cardinal
Timothy Dolan
Lorraine Yovino
Bulletin Editor
Catholics for Freedom of Religion
[email protected]
Barbara Samuells, President Catholics for Freedom of Religion www.cffor.org 631-896-8331
July 31st, 2016
OUR
PILGRIM
MADONNA
The Legion
of Mary
would love to bring Our
Lady of Fatima to spend
a week at your home.
If you are interested
please call:
Lucia: 631-940-4015 or
Rosa 631-920-2446
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St.Matthew/KofC #7479
Emergency Blood Drive
Sunday, July 31, 2016
8:00am – 2:00pm
Msgr. Goggin Hall
We need your help!
Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community
hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift!
Thank You for Caring!
Eligibility Criteria:
Bring ID with signature or photo.
Minimum weight 110 lbs.
Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids
No tattoos for past 12 months
Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission.
Age 76 and over need doctor’s note)
For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900 www.nybc.org.
For more information please call:
George Wolf (631) 223-5049
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Blessing of the Waters
There is an ancient Catholic tradition that on
August 15th, the Feast of the Assumption, there
is healing in the waters of the sea. For the last
several years, the summer parish of Our Lady
of the Magnificat in Ocean Beach has revived
the custom.
Immediately following the 9:00 AM Mass on
Monday, August 15th the congregation will processes to the beach to pray for the sick and to
seek healing. Visitors are welcome.
Not a Holy Day of
Obligation this year
For further information please call 631-583-5392 OR email the parish at
[email protected]
Located in Ocean Beach on Fire Island
QUEEN OF ALL HEARTS 4TH ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE
OUR LADY OF LOURDES' SHRINE LITCHFIELD, CT
Led by Fr. Hugh Gillespie, SMM
HOSTED BY LEGION OF MARY-REGINA CORDIUM, praesidium
Saturday AUGUST 6,2016
*Celebration of Holy Mass *Stations of the Cross
* Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Depart from: Montfort Spiritual Center, Bay Shore 7 :OOAM
Depart from: Litchfield, CT 4:30PM
Round- trip coach bus fare: $50 per person.
To reserve your seat mail your checks payable to:
Regina Cordium Montfort Spiritual Center
26 S. Saxon Ave Bay Shore, NY 11706
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: http://www.reginacordium.org
____________________________________________________________________
Please return this with payment
NAME ___________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS__________________________________
PHONE (___) ___-____ No. of tickets ____ Amount paid ___________
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EIGHTH GRADERS: Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Course offered at Holy Trinity
High School in Hicksville. Five 2 1/2 - hour Saturday a.m. sessions, each including review in
English and Math as well as practice tests. Course begins Sept. 17. $250 fee covers instruction
and materials. For additional information, visit holytrinityhs.org or call (516) 433-2900.
PROFESSIONAL THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Professional therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists including therapists who specialize in
Bereavement, Bipolar Disorders and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is available to our parish and 147 other
parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese for the
past 41 years for the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, a proprietary professional corporation, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or diocese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. For confidential information and appointments,
please call Dr. Giuliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at (631) 243-2503 or go to our website at http://
www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com
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August 1
Saint Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori, C.Ss.R., was an Italian
Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet,
lawyer, scholastic philosopher, and theologian. He founded the
Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.
August 2
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli,
(born 4th century, Sardinia—died Aug. 1, 370/71,Vercelli, Italy;
feast day August 2) noted supporter of St. Athanasius the Great of
Alexandria, Egypt, and restorer of the Nicene Creed, the orthodox
doctrine adopted by the first Council (325) of Nicaea, which declared
the members of the Trinity to be equal.
August 3
Saint Peter Julian Eymard, SSS, was
a French Catholic priest, founder of
two religious institutes, Congregation
of the Blessed Sacrament and Servants of the Blessed Sacrament.
August 4
1786 Born in Dardilly, France. Lives as a poor farm boy and shepherd with his
family.
1806 Begins formal seminary school very late because of family’s financial
state. Does not excel in studies and is expelled because of his considerable difficulties with Latin.
1810 Is drafted into the French Army, but frail health forces him to miss his recruiting call.
1815 Sponsored by a local priest, he reenters the seminary and is ordained at age 30.
1818 Assigned to small parish of Ars as its pastor.
1824 Starts La Providence, a home for orphan girls.
1855 Is hearing 20,000 confessions a year. (This number will increase to nearly 75,000.)
1856 Receives the French Legion of Honor.
1859 Dies on August 4 (his current feast day).
1905 Beatified by Pius X.
1925 Canonized and named patron saint of parish priests.