Mar. 27, 2016 - St. Gertrude`s Church
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Mar. 27, 2016 - St. Gertrude`s Church
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERTRUDE 28 School Street Bayville, N.Y. 11709 LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Masses Saturday: 8:30am & 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 (Family Mass) 11:30am Weekdays: 8:30am Holy Day: 5:00pm Vigil Mass 8:30 am & 7:30pm Rosary every morning after 8:30 Mass. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction 1:00pm to 3:00pm Wednesdays except holidays. Reconciliation/Confession: Saturdays: 4:00-5:00pm & by appointment CLERGY OF THE PARISH Rev. Stephen J. Brigandi, Pastor Fr. Archie Faustino, Visiting Priest Deacon Ted Kolakowski PARISH OFFICE: Phone: (516) 628-1113 Marie Levchuck, Parish Secretary Email: [email protected] Michele Drago , Bulletin Editor Email: [email protected] PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Thursday: 9:00am—4:00pm Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm Fax: (516) 628-9032 Website: www.stgerts.com PARISH CENTER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE: Phone: (516) 628-2432 Carol Tannehill, Director Email: [email protected] PRESCHOOL: Phone: (516) 628-3710 Tina Mihaltses, Director Email: [email protected] St. Vincent DePaul, (516) 584-4090 Email: [email protected] SACRAMENTS Anointing of the Sick Last Sunday of the month following the 11:30 Mass. Baptism: Third Sunday each month at 1:00pm. Prior parent interview with priest or deacon required. Marriage: Arrangements must be made in person with priest at least 6 months in advance & prior to reception arrangements. Mass Intentions Remembering. . . SUNDAY March 27 (Easter Sunday) 7:30am Sylvester & Nicoletta Della Ratta & deceased family members 9:30am In thanksgiving and special intention 11:30am Philip Altadonna + MONDAY March 28 8:30am Jennie Marretti + TUESDAY March 29 8:30am Thomas Alfano + WEDNESDAY March 30 8:30am Iris Husing + THURSDAY March 31 8:30am Rosa Hauth + FRIDAY April 1 8:30am DeCesare Family + Today’s Readings First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 3743). Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2)Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Luke 24:1-12 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35). Palmaro, Sabin & Sobrino families + SATURDAY April 2 DRAWN INTO THE STORY “We are witnesses!” The Manuela Sabin + scripture readings for Easter Sunday concentrate on details reported by 5:00pm For the Parishioners of St. Gertrude eyewitnesses. Listen carefully and you will be drawn into the stories SUNDAY April 3 yourself. Peter reports the good 7:30am Rosary Guild, living & deceased members works Jesus did, his death on the cross, and his resurrection. The 9:30am In thanksgiving and special intention passage from John’s Gospel has us 11:30am Joseph Del Giacco + running to the empty tomb with Peter and John and peering inside to see the cloths used to cover Jesus’ The Altar Bread and Wine used at our Masses this body. Psalm 118 sums up our week are offered for: response: “It is wonderful in our Antoinette Carbone eyes!” What resurrection details do we by Anne Furnari see in our lives today? How have we died to our old lives and been raised New to our Parish? We welcome you and ask that you please up again with Jesus? Let us pay stop into our Parish office to register. The Lord told Israel to attention to the new life around us. reach out to newcomers and welcome them (Leviticus 19:36) It is wonderful in our eyes. 8:30am Stephen T. Ardi + Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. We Remember The sick of our parish: Maria Agnone Carmella Castigliola Joseph Doherty Baby Easton Friedel Alex Kiczek Jill Melin Donald McGuiness Rosemary Schettino Marita Doherty Edward Gormley Joann Senecal Lindsay Gemmell Charlie Patak Louise Peluso Martone Olivia LoRusso Wanda Stone-Brady Angela Colavito Bette Dougherty Joe Giralamo Paul Napoli Richard Levine Ann Pacifico Steven Varjian Christina Savasta Barbara Ravid Joyce Dinuovo Margaret Martin Joan Bruce Margaret Kratz Dorothy DeLeo Joan Zahtila Robert Connolly Melanie LaBella Lynn Gormley Ruth LaBella John Mason Anthony Rowan Philip Carbone Tom Lacey Jeanette Furino Maria Cutrone Amy Watson Steve Angelone Jean Holden Please call the Parish Office to leave the names of parishioners who are homebound and would like to receive the Eucharist or would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Those serving in our military: “Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen” Lt. Travis J. Buffa Lt. Mary Grace Colluci LCPL Matthew Ketcham The Four LoRusso Brothers Pfc. Duncan Moskowitz Lt. Brian Peguillan Hosp. Medic Matthew D. Perez 2nd Lt. Thomas Rojek M Sgt. Donald J. Tucker Lt. Terrance Thorgramson Ltjg. Emily W. Hegarty SFC. Sean P. Schenck Lt. Melissa Buffa Major Janet R. Erazo 2nd Lt. Glenn Harvey Sgt. 5 Jose Marin Major James Nicholson Lt. Wesley John Pritchett Lt. Sean Riordan Cpl. Brendan Roethel Sp. Trevor Tebaldi 2nd Lt. James Andrew Baker Ltjg. Elizabeth G. Hegarty Pfc. Mark Chuisano Cmdr. Cynthia Keating Lt. Col. Paul J. LoBue Airman Bryan Mollitor Lt. Col. Sean Patak Cpl. Stephen Malusa Corp. Jason Roland Sp. Chase Tucker Sgt. William Trotta, Jr. Cpt. Chad Lennon Ensign James Figari If you would like to inform us of any family member or friend who has been called to active service, please call our rectory office. Brian E. Brophy The Parish of St. Gertrude extends its prayerful condolences to his family and friends. To donate furniture, please call 516-746-8250 Our Parish office will be closed on Monday, March 28th We wish all of our Parish community a joyous Easter Season Parish Financial Summary Sunday collection (including Faith Direct) March 7, 2016: March 14, 2016: $ 9,132.00 $ 5,526.00 There will be a second collection this weekend, March 26th & March 27th for Parish repairs. Please give generously. Thank you ! Faith Direct Why not make a change in the way you generously support St. Gertrude? Sign up with eGiving through Faith Direct, which is the most convenient and secure way for you to make your weekly offering to St. Gertrude. Your automatic contributions through Faith Direct will save valuable time for both you and our parish staff. To enroll, please visit Faith Direct's website www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code NY83. You can also fill out and mail a Faith Direct enrollment form from the parish office. Thank you!! We welcome our new Pastor, Rev. David Regan! Father Regan comes to our parish this coming June from Sacred Heart Parish in Merrick where he served as Associate Pastor. Fr. David Regan was ordained on June 12, 2010. His job as associate pastor at St. Patrick's was his first assignment. Fr. Regan grew up in Deer Park as one of three children. He attended St. Bonaventure University in southwestern New York State and Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. He holds a B.A. Degree in Theology and Philosophy, an M.A. Degree in Theology and a Master of Divinity as a result of his seminary studies at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. Fr. Regan's work in the church began long before his ordination. He worked with boys were being rehabilitated for gang violence, directed a Pro-Life Conference, trained pro-life counselors, and participated in a ProLife Walk from California to Washington D.C. He also worked as a Youth Minister, Director of Faith Formation, and Pastoral Administrator in the Diocese of Fairbanks (Alaska). Please extend a very warm welcome and look forward to his arrival in June. Family Life Please be sure to hand in your Confirmation Paperwork as soon as possible. There are no Religious Education classes Monday, 3/28. Sunday, April 3rd after the 9:30 Mass. Please bring a breakfast treat to share. Please see our website for the on-line bulletin which contains additional information that due to space constraints could not be included on our printed pages. Two new recent important additions are: Statement on Political Responsibility by Cardinal Dolan. Support for Petition to Stop Christian Genocide. The petition is available at: www.stopthechristiangenocide.org. On-line bulletin version can be found on our website at: www.stgerts.com. Printed copies of the material is also available in our Parish office. PRE-SCHOOL NEWS: Although it was a short week due to the holiday, it was a week of preparations. Easter was on everyone’s minds as the preschool children made decorations, sang Easter songs and read Easter books. Miss Carmela’s two year old class made Easter bunny collages. Miss Michelle’s three year old class made Easter baskets and chicks. Miss Joanne’s four year old class learned some Easter songs and made tigers for the letter T. Miss Tina’s four year old class made flower gardens to celebrate the first day of spring and studied the letter X. All the classes had Easter parties in their rooms with their school families and their own families. From our school family to our parish family, have a wonderful Easter! The Paschal Lamb symbolizes the Risen Lord Jesus Christ— The Lamb of God, the Christian symbol of the Passover Sacrifice of Jesus from death to life. It is to be placed on the front window or storm door of the home., witnessing to who and what we believe as Christians. The symbol of the lamb remains in a prominent place from Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 until the Easter Season ends on Pentecost Sunday, May 15, 2016. It is taken down on that day. In And Around Our Parish ATTIC TREASURES & WHITE ELEPHANT SALE The Rosary Guild is holding it’s 17th ANNUAL ATTIC TREASURES & CHILDREN’S WHITE ELEPHANT SALE ON APRIL 16th & 17th in the Parish Center. We will accept your donations EXCEPT furniture, computers and adult clothes. We will also have a table for new items—surely you received gifts that you can’t use. All proceeds go to the Ida Barnao Pre-School Scholarship Fund. Items can be left at the Parish Center beginning March 15th. Please leave used items on the stage. Please contact Catherine Carbone if you have NEW ITEMS—do not leave them at the Parish Center. For further information please feel free to call either Catherine Carbone at (56)628-1441, Mary Ryan at (516) 628-1270, Barbara Savinetti at (516) 676-5227. The Diocese of Rockville Centre—Golden Wedding Liturgy Honoring couples Married Fifty Years or More Sunday, April 10—St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville / Sunday, April 24—Maria Regina in Seaford Both liturgies will begin at 2:30pm / Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms are available at the Parish office or on our website. Registration for the April 10 liturgy must be received by March 25. Registration for the April 24 liturgy must be received by April 8. For questions, please call Suzanne at 516-867-6340. Worldwide Marriage Encounter: Attention Married Couples! April 29 to May 1, 2016 @ The Montfort Spiritual Center 26 South Saxon Ave Bay Shore, NY 11706 June 10 to 12th @ The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 W Neck Rd, Huntington, NY 11743 Space is limited. For more information about the weekends or to apply call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our web site at http://www.wwme.org Our Lady of Mercy Academy 815 Convent Road, Syosset NY Home of the Lady Mustangs 2016 SUMMER CAMPS & COURSES Basketball, Dance, Introduction to Coding Course, The Art of Improv and Comedy, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Lacrosse Goalie, Preseason Conditioning, Science Research Course, Soccer, Soccer Goalie, Softball, Beginning Tennis, Interm/Adv Tennis, Volleyball. For information (516) 921-1756 or www.olma.org Below is a link to a new Amazon Program that enables shoppers to easily donate to their favorite charities. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase to Society of St Vincent de Paul. https://smile.amazon.com/ Alleluia! Christ is risen; truly, He is risen! That Easter greeting offers all of us hope, encouragement and perseverance. At this special time of year, let us witness Christ’s Resurrection by bringing hope and encouragement to others. Let us remember those of our neighbors who are hungry and in need, and consider sharing our many gifts with them. One way to do this is by donating to the Catholic Ministries Appeal so that we can continue to bring hope and encouragement to those in need in our Long Island community. Last year, because of you we were able to serve more than 600,000 people. Make checks payable to: Catholic Ministries Appeal Parish __________________________________ Pledge: $_______ Name ___________________________________ Down payment: $_______ Address__________________________________ For more information about the Catholic Ministries Appeal, please visit www.CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org or call 516-379-5210 ext. 2. View the 2016 CMA Video Dear Parishioners, In this special season of Lent, the Catholic Ministries Appeal provides each of us an opportunity to join together - renewed in spirit and in our commitment - to respond wholeheartedly to Pope Francis’ call to enter the Door of Mercy and open our hearts to our brothers and sisters, especially those in difficulty and need. Our gifts to the Appeal serve others through numerous programs and ministries that feed the hungry, provide shelter and carry God’s love to the ill and homebound, including those imprisoned. Our support also demonstrates our commitment to vocations for the priesthood, the diaconate, religious education, youth programs and defense of the unborn. In short, there is an abundance of ministry which takes place on Long Island, in whole or in part, because of the Catholic Ministries Appeal. The presence and activity of these ministries connects our parish to the entire Catholic Church on Long Island. Moreover, our parish benefits financially by your support to the Catholic Ministries Appeal because once we reach our goal, 20% of all we raise comes back to our parish community to use for our needs. This Lent, during this special Jubilee Year of Mercy, I invite you to reflect on the words of Pope Francis and answer his call to open our hearts as we work together as one and look to the future with hope. Please join with me in supporting the Catholic Ministries Appeal by making a gift today. Thank you for your continuing generosity in supporting the good works of our Church. May God bless you with many graces during this holy season of Lent. Sincerely yours in Christ, Father Stephen Worldwide Marriage Encounter ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Attention Married Couples! Spring into Love! with a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend This might be just what you’re looking for! It’s time to renew your relationship. Rediscover your love and enhance your hopes and dreams! WWME is the original and still the best! April 29 to May 1, 2016 @ The Montfort Spiritual Center 26 South Saxon Ave Bay Shore, NY 11706 June 10 to 12th @ The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 W Neck Rd, Huntington, NY 11743 Space is limited. For more information about the weekends or to apply call 1-877-697-9963 or visit our web site at http://www.wwme.org ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Dear Defenders of Life: PLEASE JOIN US! It matters! Have no doubt, we are being effective. The constant presence and visibility of pro-lifers has kept this issue relevant and has saved untold numbers of children's lives. Since 2011 at least 162 abortion providers have closed or stopped performing abortions, whereas only 21 clinics have opened. That represents the swiftest annual decline in the number of abortion providers ever, according to Bloomberg News. The same article cites an abortionist lamenting that the cumulative effect of stricter regulations and the community working against the abortion industry can shutter clinics by raising the difficulty and cost of doing business to unsustainable levels. Our own Larry Cervelino, a dedicated member of the LICL who passed away in December, documented over 200 women who changed their hearts and minds and decided to keep their babies as a result of the presence of his and other pro-lifers outside Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Smithtown. Join us for some of the events and make your presence known. Bring the Kids! All pro-lifers are invited to march in the Ronkonkoma St. Patrick's Day Parade Sunday, March 13 - 1:30pm line up. Meet at the corner of Patchogue/Holbrook and Portion Roads in Ronkonkoma. March behind the Families for Life Pro Life banner and float. Pro-life organizations may carry their own banner though no individual signs please. For more information call 631-737-5120. Movie Night - Mon., March 21 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Cl. #725, 38 W. 1st St., Patchogue 11772. Dinner provided by the Knights; followed by the movie Bella. Sponsored by Patchogue K of C; Presented by LI Coalition for Life. For info 631-289-2095 or email [email protected]. Good Friday Silent Vigil On Behalf of the Unborn - March 25, 10:30 AM-Noon (rain or shine) in front of Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow. Pro-life women, men and children take part in this peaceful vigil for the protection of life in the womb and against abortions committed at NUMC and throughout Long Island. We stand on the public sidewalk - a reminder that abortion is not healthcare. Signs provided at site. Call 631-243-1435; [email protected]. Sponsor: LI Coalition for Life. VISIBILITY MATTERS! Holy Saturday Annual Liturgy for the Pre-Born - Sat., March 26 10 AM in front of Planned Parenthood, 540 Fulton Ave., (Rt. 24), Hempstead. Sponsored by Cathedral Church of the Intercessor 516-599-3780 [email protected]. All are invited and encouraged to participate! Monday, April 4 - 7:30 PM - Round Table Meeting All Nassau County Pro-life leaders and groups are invited to share and discuss what is going on in our area. Knights of Columbus Hall, 110 Merrits Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735. For more information call LICL at 631-243-1435. Standing Up for Faith & Freedom: A seminar for students at Catholic high schools & colleges. Friday, April 8 - Saturday, April 9, 2016, Young America's Foundation National Headquarters, 11480 Commerce Park Dr., Sixth Floor, Reston, VA. To register: Please visit YAF.org/FaithandFreedom; or call 800-USA-1776 or email [email protected]. This conference will focus on how to advance the Right to Life on your campus and features well-known speakers. This is a great opportunity for young people. The LI Coalition for Life will sponsor 5 students up to $200 each to attend the seminar. The LICL is providing the funds toward the registration fee ($20) and transportation. For information, please call the LICL at 631-2431435. Easter blessings to you and your loved ones! THE LONG ISLAND COALITION FOR LIFE is holding a GOOD FRIDAY SILENT VIGIL ON BEHALF OF UNBORN CHILDREN on MARCH 25, 2016, from 10:30AM to NOON, in front of Nassau University Medical Center (2201 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow). Pro-life women, men and children take part in this peaceful vigil for the protection of life in the womb and against abortions committed at NUMC and throughout Long Island. We stand on the public sidewalk - a reminder that abortion is not healthcare. Signs provided. Information: 631-243-1435; [email protected]. Camp Fatima for boys and Camp Bernadette for girls are now accepting registrations for the 2016 summer season. The camps, located in the Lakes region of NH, offer 2-week overnight sessions for children, ages 615. Round trip bus transportation is available out of Long Island. To request a brochure and DVD, contact Michael Drumm at (603)364-5851 or email [email protected] or visit us on the web at www.campsfatimabernadette.org. Please don’t wait as sessions fill up quickly. FAMILY, MARRIAGE AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY Family, marriage and individual therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists including therapists who specialize in Depression, Divorce Mediation and Domestic Violence, are available to our parishioners at 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, 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. Pilgrimage to Ireland June 21-29, 2016 Travel with St. Joseph’s College faculty members: Sister Grace Rowland, CSJ and Father Francis Pizzarelli, SMM. For a detailed brochure call Sister Grace at 631-654-0199 or email [email protected] The Life Center is in desperate need of the following items: • Clothes for girls and boys (Sizes 0-6 and 18-24 months especially needed) • Receiving Blankets, Blankets • Onesies, stretchies, bibs • WIPES • Toiletries (i.e. wipes, baby soaps, shampoos, diaper rash creams, powders, etc.) • Crib sheets • Bottles • Hooded towels, Wash cloths • Diaper bags • Non Drop Side Cribs / Bassinets/ Pack n Plays • Car seats (both infant and toddler) • Strollers Thank you for any help that you can provide to help us support these women, especially those who are in crisis. Donations can be dropped off at our Deer Park location: 1767 Deer Park Ave Deer Park, NY 11729 (across the street from St. Cyril & Methodius Roman Catholic Church, and next door to BoydCarratozollo Funeral home) Any further questions can be answered at (631) 243-2373. Riverhead Location: 631-591-9017 Massapequa Location: 516-798-9100 Hempstead Location: 516-408-6300 www.lifecenterli.org HARVEST HOUSE 235 Cold Spring Road, Syosset, NY 11791 (516)496-9796 A new option for senior living—Harvest Houses, Residences for Independent Seniors What is Harvest House? Directed by Sisters of St. Dominic, Harvest House is a positive option for independent Seniors 65+ who want the fullness of living in a family atmosphere, in a secure environment minus the burden of managing a home or apartment. Harvest House offers….the fullness of living in companionship, with nutritious meals, private bedroom, common living space to be friends, share ideas, stories and good times. Harvest House is….affordable, conveniently located to shopping, places of worship, library, restaurants, public transportation and more…. Locations….Syosset, NY and Floral Park, NY For more information call: S. Jeanne A. Brendel, (516)496-9796 or web-site: www.harvesthouse.org 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… You are at least 70 1/2 years old on the date you make your gift Your IRA is a traditional or Roth 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. Wills and Bequests have the power to impact future generations. It’s so easy to include our Parish in your Will and still provide for loved ones. You may be able to make a simple bequest by adding the following language: “I give and bequeath the sum of $ _________ (or the % of), to be used for the general program of St. Gertrude Parish, a Catholic Church in the Diocese of Rockville Centre.” Ensure the future vitality of our Parish with your charitable bequest or consider other Estate Planning options, such as designating our Parish as beneficiary of a life insurance policy or an IRA account. To receive a brochure about Wills and Bequests, please call Barbara Kilarjian at 516-379-5210 ext. 229 RETREATS, WORKSHOPS AND DAYS/EVENINGS OF PRAYER At the Ronkonkoma Cenacle – April & May, 2016 Saturday, April 9, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at The Maude Adams House HEALTHY BOUNDARIES – PART 1 Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries is a unique journey of spiritual growth, change, problem solving, recovery and hope. This program offers practical tools and encouragement to all those seeking a healthy, balanced life. This discussion series is based on the book, Boundaries – When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. Presenters: Arlene and Jim DeMar, Cenacle Staff Associates Offering: $50- Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation Saturday, April 16, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at The Maude Adams House HEALTHY BOUNDARIES – PART 2 See Description of Part 1. Attendance at Part 1 required. Presenters: Arlene and Jim DeMar, Cenacle Staff Associates Offering: $50- Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation Saturday, April 23, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Maude Adams House, 9:30 a.m. arrivals and refreshments SACRED STORY, SACRED SONG Come and explore through music, prayer, scripture and creative writing the “Sacred Story that sings within you”. This retreat is a place to remember the moments when you were first aware of God…moments of Jesus’ mercy and compassion…times you heard the call of Jesus in your life and allow those to deepen your relationship with God in your life. Presenters: Sr. Kathy Scott, r.c. and Joann Caramanico, Cenacle Staff Associate. Offering: $50-Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation **SPECIAL EVENT!!! - Janet Ruffing*** THE SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR’S PARTICIPATION IN DIVINE COMPASSION – Professional Overnight for Spiritual Directors. April 29-30, 2016 This workshop for spiritual directors will explore compassion as the very nature of the God who moves toward us in tenderness and who compels us to move outward in works of justice in our deep experience of God. Spiritual directors, thus, participate in God’s compassion in our role as directors and this experience deepens our capacity for empathic listening and response in our spiritual direction sessions. These themes will be included in a tapestry of music and movement that embodies the compassion we hope to embody. Friday Night: This introductory evening session is open to everyone: Cultivating Compassion: A Point of Radical Convergence among the World’s Religions Saturday: The day’s process will include prayer, input, case study and discussion specifically related to spiritual direction and the way we help others. Presenter: Janet Ruffing, RSM Offering: Friday and Saturday overnight $125 (Saturday breakfast and lunch included) Friday only – (After supper) – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. $40 Saturday only 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lunch included) $80 $50 deposit required to hold your reservation for Friday and Saturday or Saturday only, $15 deposit to hold your reservation for Friday Saturday, May 7, 2016 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Maude Adams House, 12:30 p.m. arrivals and refreshments LIVING MINDFULLY “Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.” (Blessed Teresa of Calcutta) Who among us is not overwhelmed with the fast-paced technological society that demands of us more time and attention than we have to give? Spend an afternoon in a relaxed, reflective, grace-filled setting and become aware and attuned to living mindfully one moment at a time. Presenter: Sr. Barbara Medvesky Offering: $35- - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation Sunday, May 8, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Retreat Center A DAY TO MOTHER ME This day is for Twelve Step women only. Program includes engaging presentations, process time and opportunity for integration. Presenter: Ann Schehr, LMHC, CRC Offering: $50- Festive Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation Saturday, May 14, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Retreat Center 9:30 arrivals and refreshments THE LEGACY OF MOTHERHOOD- Mary’s Legacy & Ours Come for a day to honor Mary’s motherhood and ours. Allow Mary’s journey to reveal your deeper legacy in your vocation of motherhood…”You are truly blessed! The Lord is with you” Luke 1:25. There will be a May Crowning. Presenters: Sr. Kathy Scott, r.c. and Diane Rizzo, Cenacle Staff Associate Offering: $50- Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation May 20-22, 2016 CREATING LIVES OF LOVE –EMBRACING THE VIRTUE OF BLESSED BALANCE We will explore through presentations, prayer, reflection, sharing and ritual what it means to be a Christian woman who wishes to truly embrace the virtue of “Blessed Balance”. Throughout the weekend we will explore the difference between “self-care and selfishness”; and what it means to say that “Yes” and “No” are both love answers; the importance of creating healthy boundaries as a part of embracing a holistic approach to life at every age. Presenters: Jean Lynch, M.A. Theology Offering: $235 - No Sunday lunch. $180 Commuters – $50 deposit required to hold your reservation Saturday, May 21, 2016 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Maude Adams House 9:30 arrivals and refreshments SAINTS- Padre Pio & Bernadette Padre Pio, was a humble Capuchin priest in Italy. He bore the wound of Christ’s stigmata for 50 years. He is a powerful intercessor and people are still being healed around the world in ways that cannot be explained by medicine or science. Bernadette- “Blessed Mary, Mother of God, pray for me a poor sinner,” were the last words of St. Bernadette of Lourdes. We will spend time reflecting on her life, her spirituality and her intimate relationship with Mary. Presenters: Sr. Margaret Rohde, r.c. and Valerie Dunne, Cenacle Staff Associate Offering: $50- Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation Sunday, June 5, 2015 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Maude Adams House, 1:00 p.m. arrivals and refreshments GOD IS EVERYWHERE! In the midst of the busyness of life, we invite you to spend a relaxing and refreshing afternoon letting God remind you that God is indeed everywhere. Sometimes when people reflect on the circumstances of their lives they say: “If only I had more leisure in my life, then I could pray.” Or “If only I didn’t have so much pressure, then I could find God.” But the truth is: “The place where we stand is holy ground.” Presenter: Sr. Mary Spratt, r.c. Offering: $35 - $15 deposit required to hold your reservation ONGOING PROGRAMS AND SERIES SPIRIT-FILLED SPA MORNINGS –FIRST FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Retreat Center, 9:00 a.m. registration and tea Come treat yourself to a monthly morning of rest and relaxation before the weekend begins. Join other women who desire to nourish their body, mind, and spirit, with all the beauty and love that God creates for us and is within us. Our mornings will include prayer, presentation, reflection, and a health conscious lunch. Body work offered for an additional offering as available. 2016: April 1, May 6 Facilitator: Valerie Dunne, Cenacle Staff Associate and subject matter experts each month. Offering: $40 per month- Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your monthly reservation CONTEMPLATIVE SINGLES at the Maude Adams House Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2016: Apr. 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 Join other faith-based singles as we explore God’s desire for each of us and discuss our call to action in the Ministry of Single Life. Facilitator: Joan McGovern, Cenacle Staff Associate Offering: $35 each month. Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your monthly reservation CENTERING PRAYER AFTERNOON Sundays, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2016: Apr. 17, May 15 DVD by Thomas Keating O.C.S.O., Centering Prayer, and discussion. You do not need to have any experience, simply the desire to rest in God’s Presence. “Be still and know that I AM God” (Psalm 46:10). Facilitators: Sr. Margaret Rohde r.c. and Diane Robinson Offering: Freewill Registration Required: Call 631-588-8366 Monthly Sept-May Wednesday, April 27th and May25th, 2016 INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES! 7:30 p.m. Your Guide: Fr. Larry Lewis M.M.