the roman catholic church of st. gertrude

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. . .
Today’s Readings
First Reading — Ezra read from the
book of the law of God to the
assembled people. They understood
and accepted the law (Nehemiah 8:24a, 5-6, 8-10).
SUNDAY
January 24
7:30am
Vincenzo & Rosa Daniello & family +
9:30am
Harold Serra +
11:30am
8:30am
Malusa, Micelli & Quarantotto families + Psalm — Your words, Lord, are Spirit
and life (Psalm 19).
January 25
Second Reading — As the body with
Joseph Caporicci +
its many parts is still one body, so it
is with Christ
January 26
(1 Corinthians 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]).
Ben Fangi +
Gospel — While attending worship in
WEDNESDAY
January 27
8:30am
Marie Minutoli +
THURSDAY
January 28
8:30am
Lee Bogart +
FRIDAY
January 29
8:30am
Rev. George Ruggieri +
SATURDAY
January 30
8:30am
Isabelle Heinl +
5:00pm
For the Parishioners of St. Gertrude
SUNDAY
January 31
7:30am
Jean Carrieri
9:30am
Virginia Coschignano +
11:30am
Most Rev. Anthony J. Cardinal Bevilacqua
MONDAY
8:30am
TUESDAY
The Altar Bread and Wine used at our Masses this
week are offered in loving memory of:
James & Dorothy Clifford
the Nazarean synagogue, Jesus reads
from the prophet Isaiah and declares
himself to be the fulfillment of the
prophecy
(Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21).
LIVING AS THE BODY OF
CHRIST
Some of Saint Paul’s best
known and most beloved imagery
is contained in the passages from
First Corinthians that we have
heard last week and this week: the
many gifts granted by the one
same Spirit and the many
members making up the one Body
of Christ. Few passages from
sacred scripture more accurately
sum up how Christian vocations
work together.
Unlike some of Paul’s other
writings, which are a product of
the social and religious
conventions of his time, these
enable us to look at our own lives
and the lives of those around us to
discern what gifts, what vocations
the Holy Spirit has given for the
good of all. We can likewise know
the joys and sorrows of the other
members of the Body and share in
them for the strengthening of the
whole Body of Christ.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
We Remember
The sick of our parish:
Maria Agnone
Carmella Castigliola
Joseph Doherty
Baby Easton Friedel
Alex Kiczek
Roberta LoPinto
Donald McGuiness
Rosemary Schettino
Marita Doherty
Megan Farley
Jeanette Furino
Joyce Dinuovo
Margaret Martin
Joan Bruce
Wanda Stone-Brady
Angela Colavito
Bette Dougherty
Joe Giralamo
Paul Napoli
Richard Levine
Ann Pacifico
Steven Varjian
Christina Savasta
Edward Gormley
Joann Senecal
Maria Cutrone
Amy Watson
Joan Zahtila
Robert Connolly
Melanie LaBella
Lynn Gormley
Ruth LaBella
John Mason
Anthony Rowan
Philip Carbone
Tom Lacey
Barbara Ravid
Fred Mei
Lindsay Gemmell
Charlie Patak
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.
Louis Torelli
The Parish of St. Gertrude extends its
prayerful condolences to his family and
friends.
Ladies bracelet found in our
Church during the Christmas
mass. Please call the Parish
office if missing at 628-1113.
To donate furniture,
please call 516-746-8250
Parish Financial Summary
Sunday collection (including Faith Direct)
January 17, 2016:
$ 7,848.00
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!!
Year of Mercy – St. Gertrude Parish Mass
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington
Saturday, February 13th @ 4pm
“With gratitude to the Holy Father for this initiative, I invite us all to set out on a
pilgrimage of mercy here in our diocese.” ~Bishop Murphy
Celebrate the Year of Mercy with Mass at the Seminary
and an opportunity to walk through the Holy Door.*
While there is no fee for this event please
RSVP ([email protected] or 628-2432)
by February 8th so we know how many to expect.
*Please note that there are quite a few steps
leading to the Holy Door.
As with other jubilee years, the Holy Father has instructed that special indulgences be available for
the faithful through the duration of the Year of Mercy. Here is how to receive one:
• Make a pilgrimage. Make a journey to one of the four Holy Doors in the diocese or one of the
four Holy Doors in the four papal basilicas in Rome. Crossing through the Holy Door is a spiritual
journey that signals, as the Holy Father said, “the deep desire for true confession.”
• Go to Confession.
• Receive the Holy Eucharist “with a reflection of mercy.”
• Make a profession of faith.
• Pray for the pope and for his intentions.
Family Life
Reconciliation for 2nd Graders is Thursday, January 28th at 7pm in the
church. There are no classes that day.
The following items are due for Confirmation Candidates:
Information Sheet, Baptismal Certificate, Sponsor Certificate
PRE-SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
The IDA BARNAO PRE-SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP IS
OFFERED to a 2, 3 or 4 year old whose family is a member of St.
Gertrude’s Parish.
A letter of intent should be sent to the Rectory to the attention of Ida
Barnao Pre-School Scholarship Committee. Please mark CONFIDENTIAL on the front of the
envelope.
Upon receipt of the letter, an application will be mailed to you. Contents of the letter and application
are strictly confidential on part of the Committee.
Deadline is January 31, 2016. Letters received after the deadline date will not be considered.
We are excited to say that THIS MARKS OUR 20th YEAR OF AWARDING THE
SCHOLARSHIP! (A total of 32 Scholarships amounting to $56,870)
For further info. please contact either Catherine Carbone at 628-1441, Mary Ryan at 628-1270 or
Barbara Savinetti at 676-5227.
PRE-SCHOOL NEWS: A short week but a cold one at the preschool, as our thoughts
were still on the beauty of winter. Miss Carmela’s two year olds talked about how snow is
made and then made their own individualized snowflakes. Miss Michelle’s three year olds
worked on clothes we wear in the winter, like mittens and winter hats. Miss Jessica’s four
year olds made a gingerbread boy and a kangaroo since they were studying the letter K. Miss Tina’s
four year old class made some pasta snowflakes and studied the parts of plants this week, wishing they
could be outdoors to plant. They also studied the letter P. The Rosary Guild Scholarship application
deadline is fast approaching, it’s the end of January. If you are interested in applying for it for the
coming 2016 – 17 school year please call Catherine Carbone at 628-1441 or Mary Ryan at 628-1270
or Barbara Savinetti at 676-5227. Registration for the coming school year will take place the first week
in February.
The preschool is looking for a two year old class teaching assistant starting the middle
of January 2016. The hours are Tuesday – Thursday 9:15 to 12 noon. If interested,
please call the preschool office at 628-3710 or email at [email protected].
In And Around Our Parish
St Patrick’s CYO Track & Field—15th Year!
First Trimester Honor Roll
2015-2016
PEYTON RAVE
January registration: Sat. 1/30 (2pm-5pm) in the
Parish Hall of St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Glen
Cove. Eligible to boys and girls in Kindergarten –8th
grade who live in the area.
Any questions call Dan Simon @ 516-633-4665 or
e-mail at: [email protected].
First Trimester Honor Roll
Junior: ROBERT S. FLORY
Sunday, January 31
Senior: BRANDON A. MIRABELLA
from 10:30-1:00pm
MATTHEW J. RUSSO
Open House
ERIC K. SCHIEFERSTEIN
St. Edward the Confessor School
2 Teibrook Avenue, Syosset, NY
516.921-7767
STEDWARDCONFESSOR.ORG
For further information please see our website at
www.stgerts.com.
Sunday, January 31st is the opening day of a week-long
celebration in honor of Catholic Schools. St. Dominic
Elementary School, located at 35 School Street in Oyster
Bay, will celebrate the week with the following events.
Please feel free to join us and to take a look at our school
or call us at (516) 922-4233 to arrange a tour of the
school.
Sunday, January 31: Opening Mass at 10 A.M.
followed by tours of the school from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M.
Monday, February 1: Open House from 9 A.M. to 11: 00 A.M. for current and
prospective parents. During this time you may visit classes in session.
Wednesday, February 3: Nighttime Tours of our Middle and Elementary
School from 6:30-7:30 P.M. A Buddy Read Day will take place. The younger
grades will "buddy up" with an older grade to share a story and activity. The
students may wear comfy clothes to school, no pajamas.
Registration is open to all faiths. If you are interested in registering your children for the
2016-17 school year, please call the elementary school office at (516) 922-4233.
Children entering PK-3 must be 3 years of age by December 1, 2016
Children entering PK-4 must be 4 years of age by December 1, 2016
Children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years of age by December 1, 2016
All new registrants must present a birth certificate, baptismal certificate (if applicable), and
transcripts (grades 1-7), upon registration, along with a $100.00 non-refundable registration
fee.
Tuition assistance forms from Tomorrow’s Hope are available from the school office for
current and new students. There is an application fee involved, however it is minimal.
KEEP IN MIND
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 you can’t
use. We will have a
“drop off” date shortly.
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
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
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
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 Substance and Chemical Abuse, Anxiety Disorders and Behavioral Disorders,
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.
RETREATS, WORKSHOPS AND DAYS/EVENINGS OF PRAYER
At the Ronkonkoma Cenacle
January8-10,2016
FURTHERDOWNTHECO-DEPENDENCYRECOVERYPATH:LEARNINGTOSELFPARENT,STEPS1-3.
Let’slearnto“parent”ourowninnerchildandexperiencemorejoyandful illmentinareasofemotionalhealthand
intimacy.Oneyearinarecoveryprogramrequired.
Presenters:PamelaJ.Carlton,MT-BC,Board-Certi iedMusicTherapistandAnnSchehr,LMHC,CRC Offering:$235-NoSundaylunch.$180Commuters–$50depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
January22-24,2016
MEETINGGODINTHEDARKANDBROKENPLACES
Therearethingsinourliveswe’reashamedofandtrytoavoid.CoulditbethatGodawaitsusthere?Comeandaccept
Jesus’forgivenessandhealing.
Presenter:Fr.LarryLewis,M.M.
Offering:$235-NoSundaylunch.$180Commuters–$50depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
Saturday,January23,2016
10:00a.m.–3:00p.m.attheMaudeAdamsHouse,9:30a.m.arrivalsandrefreshments
ROOTEDNESS:EARTH&SKY-THEWISDOMOFHILDEGARDOFBINGEN
SteepingourselvesinthewisdomofHildegardofBingen,wewillexploreitsrelevanceforustoday.Herinsightsabout
God,creation,healing,andtheinterconnectednessofallbeings.Thisgentlypaceddaywillincludetimetore lectonour
ownlife’smeaningandmission,strengtheningourownrootednessinGodandlife.
Presenter:Sr.KarenKaelinCSJ
Offering:$50-Lunchincluded-$15depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
January29-31,2016
DREAMS–GODGIVESUSSONGSINOURSLEEP
Wewillprayandexplorethehiddentruthsrevealedintheworldofdreams.Beginningwiththeassumptionthatall
dreamsaregiftsfromourGod,whocontinuouslycallsustowholenessandholiness,thisprogramwillinviteyouto
explorenewwaysofdecodingandunlockingthesymbolsandmessagesburiedwithinyourdreams.
Presenter:JeanLynch,M.A.Theology
Offering:$235-NoSundaylunch.$180Commuters–$50depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
Wednesday,February10,2016
10:00a.m.–4:00p.m.
GODCAN’TCOUNT,BUTWECAN–ANDDO!–ASHWEDNESDAY
Thereareno“amounts”toGod’sgraceandmercy.Yetweoftencountoursins,shortcomings,andfear.Theycanblockthe
bounteouslove,mercyandgraceofourGod.AsweentertheLentenSeason,letusponderthebountyofGod’sselfsacri icingloveforeachofus.
Presenter:Fr.LarryLewis,M.M.
Offering:$50-Lunchincluded-$15depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
Thursday,February11,2016
6:00p.m.–10:00p.m.
VALENTINEEVENINGFORMARRIEDCOUPLES
Thegoalofthistimeisforustofallmoredeeplyinlovewithourselves,withourspousesandGod.Inthisbusyworld,take
afewhourstoslowdownandfocusonyourlove.TheeveningbeginswithafestivedinnerandcloseswithEucharistand
renewalofmarriagevows.
Presenters:ValerieandMichaelDunne
Offering:$80percouple–$25depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
February12-14,2016
BECOMINGAWOUNDEDHEALER
Thesecondhalfoflifeistotransformourwoundsintothegiftsofawoundedhealercreatingabetterworld.Thisweekend
willallowtimeforwoundstoheal.Wherewefeelwehavebeenhurtbyothers,ourownmistakes,andevenGod.Oliver
WendellHolmessaid,“Mostpeoplediewiththeirmusicstillinsidethem.”
Presenter:Fr.MattLinn,SJ
Offering:$235-NoSundaylunch.$180Commuters–$50depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
Sunday,February14,2016
1:00p.m.–3:00p.m.
HEALINGFAMILIALANDSPIRITUALROOTSOFADDICTION–ProfessionalDayforSpiritual
Directors
Fr.Linnexploreshowourchildhoodpatternofhandlingshameshapesourresponsetoaddictionsandothercompulsions.
FreedomcomesaswenurturetheimageofGodthathealsourchildhoodshamepattern.Basedonauthor’sbook,Healing
SpiritualAbuseandReligiousAddiction.
Presenter:Fr.MattLinn,SJ
Offering:$35-$15depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
February19-21,2016
SILENTDIRECTEDLENTENRETREAT
Lentisaseasonofrepentanceandrenewal.WerecommitourselvestofollowJesus.Contemplationandre lectiveprayer
encourageusduringthissacredseason.
Presenters/Directors:CenacleTeam Offering:$235-NoSundaylunch.NoCommuters–$50depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
Saturday,February27,2016
10:00a.m.–4:00p.m.attheMaudeAdamsHouse,9:30a.m.arrivalsandrefreshments
RELEASINGRESENTMENTANDFEAR
Usingthe12stepspiritualityandTheReturnoftheProdigalSon,wewillexplorethebindsofresentmentandfearinour
lives.Explore,Share,Pray.BeopentotheSpiritwhocantransformourshortcomings.Neednotbeina12stepprogramto
attend.
Presenter:KarenMusicaro
Offering:$50-Lunchincluded-$15depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
Saturdays:February27,March5,12,19,2016
9:00a.m.–11:30a.m.IntheRetreatCenter–RoseRoom
LENTENRETREATINDAILYLIFE
ThisseriesisanopportunityforyoutojourneythroughLentwiththesupportofafaithcommunity.Youwillbeaskedto
attendallfoursessions,spendtimeindailyprayerwiththematerialprovided,andbewillingtoshareinthegroup.
Presenters:Sr.MarySpratt,r.c.andValerieDunne,CenacleStaffAssociate.
Offering:$80-$15depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
March4-6,2016
PLACINGOURFEARSINTHEWOUNDSOFCHRIST
Howeasilyweslipintobelievingthatweoughtnottofearifourfaithwerestrongenough.Whatdowe“do”withour
anxiety?DowebelievethatJesuswastrulyhumanandfeltallthethingswerunfrom?Whathappenswhenweplaceour
fears,doubtsandanxietiesinthewoundsoftheRisenChrist?
Presenter:Fr.LarryLewis,M.M.
Offering:$235-NoSundaylunch.$180Commuters–$50depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
Saturday,March12,2016
10:00a.m.–1:30p.m.attheMaudeAdamsHouse,9:30a.m.arrivalsandrefreshments
AMIFINDINGITDIFFICULTTOFORGIVE?APROFESSIONALDAYFORSPIRITUAL
DIRECTORS
PeterwentuptoJesusandsaid,“Lord,howoftenmustIforgivemybrotherifhewrongsme?Asoftenasseventimes?”
Jesusanswered,“Notseven,Itellyou,butseventy-seventimes”Matthew18:21-22.Theprogramwillfocusonourown
experienceofforgivenessandhowwearewithourdirecteesintheprocessofforgiveness.
Presenter:Sr.JudyOsterburg,r.c.
Offering:$50-Lunchincluded-$15depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
PROGRAMFORSENIORS!Tuesday,March15,2016
10:30a.m.–1:30p.m.attheRetreatCenter,10:00a.m.arrivalsandrefreshments
LIFE’SCALLINGYOU–COME,FOLLOWCHRIST…MorningforSeniors
Comemeetothers,aswegrowoldertogetherinwisdomandgrace.Aswestandontheedgeofbrokenness,ourselvesand
others,we indgracetobeforgiving-forgiven.
Presenter:CarmelaBergman,CenacleStaffAssociate
Offering:$25-Lunchincluded(reducedrateforseniors)-$15depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
March18-20,2016
THEPETER,JUDAS,MAGDALENE,THOMASANDJESUSINEACHOFUS–MEN’S
PALMSUNDAYWEEKENDRETREAT
WeneedtotakeseriouslythemenandwomeninJesus’life.Theyweren’tpurelymotivated,norweretheyexemplarsof
morality.Theytastedtheirhumanitytodepthswemightfeartoadmitinourownlives,andyettheywerechosenas
beloved–asarewe!WewilllookandtakeencouragementfromthemasweenterHolyWeek.
Presenter:Fr.LarryLewis,M.M.
Offering:$250-IncludesSundaylunch.$195Commuters–$50depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
HOLYWEEKTRIDUUM
March24,25,26and27,2016
GLORIOUSSCARS–WEAREKNOWN,LOVED,CRUCIFIEDANDRISENWITHCHRIST
HolyThursday,GoodFridayandtheEasterVigilturnallourstandardsofrightandwrong,goodandevil,hopeanddespair
upsidedown.Lifecomesthroughdeath!GodisfaithfultoHispromise!ThesinsinourlivesthatthrowustoGod’smercy
andlovearetheveryactsthatevoketransformation.TogetherwiththeRisenChristourwoundsaretransformedinto
gloriousscars.
Presenter:Fr.LarryLewis,M.M.
Offering:$310-NoSundaylunch.$255Commuters–$100depositrequiredtoholdyourreservation
ONGOINGPROGRAMSANDSERIES
SPIRIT-FILLEDSPAMORNINGS–FIRSTFRIDAYSOFEACHMONTH
9:30a.m.–1:30p.m.attheRetreatCenter,9:00a.m.registrationandtea
Cometreatyourselftoamonthlymorningofrestandrelaxationbeforetheweekendbegins.Joinotherwomenwhodesire
tonourishtheirbody,mind,andspirit,withallthebeautyandlovethatGodcreatesforusandiswithinus.Ourmornings
willincludeprayer,presentation,re lection,andahealthconsciouslunch.Bodyworkofferedforanadditionalofferingas
available.
2016:February5,March4,April1,May6
Facilitator:ValerieDunne,CenacleStaffAssociateandsubjectmatterexpertseachmonth.
Offering:$40permonth-Lunchincluded-$15depositrequiredtoholdyourmonthlyreservation
CONTEMPLATIVESINGLESattheMaudeAdamsHouse
Sundays,10:00a.m.–2:00p.m.
2016:Jan.17,Feb.21,Mar.20,Apr.17,May15,June19,July17,Aug.21
Joinotherfaith-basedsinglesasweexploreGod’sdesireforeachofusanddiscussourcalltoactionintheMinistryof
SingleLife.
Facilitator:JoanMcGovern,CenacleStaffAssociate
Offering:$35eachmonth.Lunchincluded-$15depositrequiredtoholdyourmonthlyreservation
CENTERINGPRAYERAFTERNOONattheRetreatCenter
Sundays,2:30p.m.–4:00p.m.
2016:Jan.17,Feb.21,Mar.20,Apr.17,May15
DVDbyThomasKeatingO.C.S.O.,CenteringPrayer,anddiscussion.Youdonotneedtohaveanyexperience,simplythe
desiretorestinGod’sPresence.“BestillandknowthatIAMGod”(Psalm46:10).
Facilitators:Sr.MargaretRohder.c.andDianeRobinson
Offering:FreewillRegistrationRequired:Call631-588-8366
T’aiChiattheMaudeAdamsHouse
Mondays,9:30a.m.–10:45a.m.
2016:January25,Feb.1,8,15,22(5sessions)
Offering:2016:5sessionspaidinadvance=$60
OR$15persession.AdvancedRegistrationRequired.
Facilitator:Sr.PamelaFalkowski,r.c.
OneWednesdayofeachmonth,September2015throughMay2016—
INTERNATIONALFILMSERIES!7:30p.m.
YourGuide:Fr.LarryLewisM.M.
January27th–NothingButaMan–USA1964
February24th–TheWeddingBanquet–Taiwan1993
March16th–TheRabbitHole–USA2010