July 10th 2016 - St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church

The Parish of St. Aloysius
592 Middle Neck Road • Great Neck, NY 11023-1217
Phone: 516-482-2770 • Fax: 516-829-3504 • E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stals592.org • Rectory Office Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
With St. Aloysius we pray to live lives worthy of the call to be Apostles of Hope,
encouraging one another and building one another up through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Masses
Saturday Evening: 5:00 pm (English), 7:30 pm (Spanish)
Sunday: 7:30 am, 10:15 am, 12:15 pm (English), 8:30 am & 3:00 pm (Korean)
Monday thru Friday: 8:00 am
Saturday: 8:30 am
Our Pastoral Staff
Rev. Rene O. Tapel, Pastor
Rev. Seungyong Joseph Yi, S.D.B.
Korean Community
516-466-8700
Jack Baumann
Business Manager
516-482-2770
Bertha del Carpio
Outreach Director
516-829-8343
Rev. Pilar Arnulfo Urquilla
Spanish Community
516-883-6675
Sharon Snorteland
Pre-K Director - 516-482-5644
Rel. Ed. Director - 516-482-5660
Deacon Stephen Choi
516-482-2770
Lisa Mischke
Music Director
516-998-5657
[email protected]
Geraldine Quinn
Rectory Office Administrator
516-482-2770
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Celebrated on the second Sunday of each month at 2 pm. In order to participate in this celebration, parents
must register at the Rectory Office for our pre-baptism program.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Couples planning to marry should contact the Rectory Office before visiting a reception hall. The preparation
process is nine months before your proposed wedding date. Call the Rectory Office for further information.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION: Children in the seventh and eight grades are prepared to celebrate this Sacrament through the
Religious Education Program. Adults prepare for this Sacrament through the RCIA process. Call the Rectory Office for further information.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession/Penance): Available Tuesday morning following Novena, Friday morning immediately after
the 8:00 am Mass and Saturdays from 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm and any time at the Rectory by appointment with a priest.
SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK: In the case of serious, unexpected illness, please contact the Rectory Office to arrange
for a priest to pray with the ill person. For those about to enter the hospital, anointing of the Sick is held on the first Saturday of the month
following the 8:30 am Mass.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS: Anyone interested in exploring the vocation to the priesthood or the diaconate should call the Rectory
Office. Those interested in living their lives as Religious Sisters or Brothers, should call the Rectory.
September 25, 2016
Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
CODE: (PC) Parish Center (CH) Church (NH) Nursing Home
(OP) Out of Parish (PG) Parish Grounds (RE) Rectory
SATURDAY - September 24
8:30 AM Joseph Roccaro †
VIGIL: Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 PM Nicholas DiNapoli †
7:30 PM Luis Felipe Rodriguez † (Spanish Language)
th
SUNDAY - September 25 - 26 Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM Joseph Erker †
8:30 AM
(Korean Language)
10:15 AM Nicholas DiNapoli †
12:15 PM Josephine Cipolla †
3:00 PM
(Korean Community)
Sunday
9:30 AM
September 25
Korean Community (9:30AM-4PM)
(PC)
Monday
8:00 PM
September 26
AA Weekly Meeting
(PC)
Tuesday
8:30 AM
7:00 PM
September 27
Miraculous Medal Novena
Charismatic Prayer Group
(CH)
(PC)
Wednesday September 28
1:00 PM
Senior Parishioners Meeting
7:00 PM
Charismatic Prayer Group
(PC)
(PC)
Thursday
10:30 AM
7:00 PM
September 29
Rosary at Grace Plaza
Charismatic Prayer Group
(NH)
(PC)
TUESDAY - September 27
8:00 AM Alfonso † & Alice Magli
Friday
7:00 PM
September 30
Spanish Choir Practice
(PC)
WEDNESDAY - September 28
8:00 AM Beryl J. O’Neill
Saturday
7:30 AM
11:00 AM
4:00 PM
October 1
Saturday Morning Prayer Group
Blessing of the Animals
Confessions
(CH)
(CH)
(CH)
Sunday
4:00 PM
October 2
Korean Community
(PC)
MONDAY - September 26
8:00 AM Frank & Josephine DeNino †
THURSDAY - September 29
8:00 AM Jerry Ondris
†
†
FRIDAY - September 30
8:00 AM Josefa Minardi †
SATURDAY - October 1
8:30 AM Joseph Roccaro †
VIGIL: Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
5:00 PM Catherine Montalbano †
7:30 PM Juana Hijar † (Spanish Language)
SUNDAY - October 2 - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM Anthony & Josie Mullarkey †
10:15 AM Ellen Ward
12:15 PM Edward & Kathleen Burke Von Hagen
3:00 PM
(Korean Community)
†
A † signifies the person remembered at this Mass is deceased.
OFFERTORY GIFTS: If you would
like to bring up the gifts during the
Offertory at Mass, either because it
is your preference or because the
Mass intention is for a friend or
relative, You Must Inform an
Usher Before Mass.
Second Announcement
John Gaeta & Elena Teixeira
Saturday, October 8th, 2016
2:30PM
St. Aloysius Church
First Announcement
Javier Chavez & Jessica Acosta
Saturday, October 15th, 2016
2:30PM
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Fr. Rene’s Letter
Dear Parishioners,
This Sunday’s Lucan Gospel is a parable. A shocking story. But, it gives us a picture drawn from life by our Lord
who truly knows what happens in people’s lives and what is going on in their hearts. It also gives us a glimpse into
what lies at the end of the road when we meet death, the door to eternity, the appearance of our Lord at his chosen
time.
Evidently, our present life contains innumerable “Lazaruses” and “Diveses”. The Lazaruses are lying before our
eyes, weak, full of sores, hungry, starving, waiting for crumbs to fall on them. Others are less visible in their
deprivations: the lonely, the forgotten, the spiritually and morally destitute, those with increasing material need,
those in need of understanding, mercy, forgiveness and love. Behind their doors are the Diveses, the “rich people”.
Things go well for them, and they enjoy having things go well. They are generous and openhearted with their
friends. But somehow they become blind: they no longer see the Lazaruses in front of their doors. A great danger.
Our failings and our omissions can even be worse. This is our Lord’s daily concern; ours, too. For after death, once
over there, there is no more repentance. Once we are over there, that unbridgeable abyss between paradise and
the place of torment cannot be crossed.
Our Lord gives this parable to shake us up. Our present life which contains our future and our consolation is the
place to do something now. After death, it’s too late. Now is the time. Open those doors and be aware of the
Lazaruses. Let their wants, their afflictions go to our hearts. Relieve them with your bread. In the next life, they will
be our real friends, and their testimony will provide you and I a resting place. In spirit and attitude, are we still
willing to do this, now?
The number of young disciples who are going through our catechetical program is still growing. As of now, we have
more than two hundred fifty. Let’s keep on praying for them and for our dedicated parish catechists.
This year, the RCIA classes will be held here in our parish. Four candidates have signified to go through the
journey which will start on the first week of next month. We thank God for our volunteer catechists and presenters:
John Hyland, Pat Rooney, Gabriel Chieco, Marianne Berke, Fr. Rene, and Deacon Choi who is heading the
ministry.
New choir members, both for the English and Spanish Choirs, are needed. If you enjoy singing or playing musical
instruments and would like to sing and play only for and always for Christ, kindly consider this invitation
prayerfully….and join and minister.
Renovation work in the old School kitchen has been steadily going on. Hopefully, by next month, we will be able to
start holding our parish monthly fellowship. Special and great thanks to the Temple Bethel Brotherhood for
donating the new stove. Thank you guys! Many thanks as well to Mr. Michael Lamoretti, President of Great Neck
Soccer Club, and to Mr. Stuart Lubert, of Temple Bethel Brotherhood, for sponsoring the soccer uniforms of 12
happy children whose families are served through our Interfaith Food Pantry.
There are an increasing number of parishioners who are coming to the two-hour Eucharistic Adoration in the
Church, from 5:00 to 7:00pm, every Friday. A great blessing indeed to have people praying for all things going in
the parish! Again, come freely and lovingly, when the Holy Spirit moves you.
Finally, next door to an elderly lady lived an atheist who would get so angry at her proclamations. He would shout,
“There ain’t no Lord!” When hard times set in on the lady, she prayed to God to send her some assistance. She
stood on her porch and shouted “Praise the Lord. God, I need food! I’m having a hard time. Please Lord, send me
some groceries!” The next morning, the lady went out on her porch and noted a large bag of groceries and
shouted, “Praise the Lord.” Her neighbor jumped from behind a bush and said, “Aha! I told you there was no Lord. I
bought those groceries, God didn’t.” The lady started jumping up and down and clapping her hands and said,
“Praise the Lord. He not only sent me groceries, but He made the devil pay for them. Praise the Lord.”
Peace!
Fr. Rene
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STEWARDSHIP
A WAY OF LIFE
WEEKLY OFFERING FOR SEPTEMBER 17TH/18TH: $5,113.00
EARTHQUAKE/FLOOD SPECIAL COLLECTION: $1,690.00
VOTIVES:
$221.00
POOR BOX:
$226.00
Saturday, October 1st
5:00PM - J. Lam, E. Voigt, M. Bernatovich
7:30PM - TBA
TOTAL MASS ATTENDANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 17TH/18TH: 605
Sunday, October 2nd
7:30AM - U. Lang, P. & M. Franzoni
10:15AM - P. Suarez, S. Rietbroek, Volunteer
12:15PM - F. Prisco, N. & U. Malwitz
Thank you for your continued generosity and support.
May God supply you in all your needs.
Welcome Back . . .
Senior Parishioners will meet on
Wednesday, September 28th
at 1PM
in the Social Hall.
Saturday, October 1st
5:00PM - J. O’Byrne, A. Apaza
7:30PM - TBA
Our choir season has begun. We need
new choir members who can sing only
and always for Christ. If you wish
please come to the Thursday evening
rehearsal in the Boardroom of the Parish Center at 7:30PM.
We are also forming a youth choir and music ministry. If
you know of a child or young person who is interested in
either singing or playing an instrument please contact Lisa,
our Music Director at [email protected] or 516-998-5657.
Sunday, October 2nd
7:30AM - Sister Francis Marie
10:15AM - A. Hsi, C. Lewis
12:15PM - N. Zahorodny
Many families in our community struggle
during the winter months because they
are unable to afford proper cold weather
attire for their children.
Saturday, October 1st
5:00PM - E. Flores, V. Voigt, R. Deem
7:30PM - C. Serpas, S. Campeche, A. Herrera
Sunday, October 2nd
7:30AM - J. Lara
10:15AM - K. & K. Tan, E. Fok
12:15PM - B. Malfi, G. Sanchez, G. Leung
Please help us by donating gently worn
or new coats for children only between
October 22nd and October 31st. Please deposit coats in
specially marked box in the Church or Outreach Office.
Chaminade High School, Mineola
-
Saturday, October 1 - (2 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
Holy Trinity DHS, Hicksville
-
Sunday, September 25 - (12 noon - 2:30 p.m.)
Kellenberg Memorial HS, Uniondale
-
Saturday, October 1 - (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
McGann-Mercy DHS, Riverhead
-
Saturday, October 15 - (9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Regis High School, New York
-
Monday, October 10 - (1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
Sacred Heart Academy, Hempstead
-
Saturday, October 1 - (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
St. Anthony's HS, South Huntington
-
Sunday, October 2 - (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
St. John the Baptist DHS, West Islip
-
Sunday, October 16 - (10:30 a.m - 2 p.m.)
St. Mary's High School, Manhasset
-
Sunday, October 16 - (2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
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St. Vincent de Paul Society - Outreach Office
Next Food Pantry: October 8th 9:30AM-11AM
On September 27, the Church celebrates the feast of St.
Vincent de Paul, who knew that “God had sent him to bring
good news to the poor.” Together with your gifts, the members
of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul continue his work and
mission in our parish.
In the month of September, through your gifts, the Society
of St. Vincent de Paul was able to “bring good news to the
poor,” by assisting at over 90 visits to the Pantry, providing
food and clothing.
Next weekend is the monthly food collection.
Cereal, canned fruit and toothbrushes are
needed.
PLEASE PRAY FOR…
All our SICK AND HOMEBOUND especially,
Bess Aleksa, Alfredo Alvaro, Melina Arango,
Hans Berglund, Rose Cangialosi, Paolo Cavalle,
Madeline Corno, John Cossman, Tom Farley,
Lillian Fernandez, Doris Groene, Karla Guerra,
Elizabeth Hill, Rosa Hinosproza, Sophie Hogan,
Agnes Howard, Paul Kalafatic, Rosemarie Kokis,
Therese Kokis, Judi LaRocca, James Leung,
Judith McAdams, Graviel Palacio, Nicholas Pedone,
Raymond Plakstis Jr., Jace Quinn, Gene Rivera,
Ann Sabourin, Janet Senecal, Justin Seims,
Gene Tesoriero, Ida Tesoriero, Frank Vignola,
Ellen Ward & Jennifer Yap.
And for all our FAITHFUL DEPARTED especially,
James Patrick Foley and Beryl J. O’Neill
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let
perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls
and all the souls of the faithful departed through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Monday evening we will hold a mandatory
meeting for parents of First Communicants.
At least one parent must attend (the children
do not have to come) at 7PM in the Social Hall
of our Parish Center.
This would include all students enrolled in our
2nd grade Religious Education classes as well as
several other, older children in assorted
different grade levels.
First Communion will take place on Saturday,
April 29th at 10:30AM.
First Penance will take place on Saturday,
March 11th at 10 AM in our church.
There
are
approximately
Communicants this year.
35
First
This week in Religious Education class the
students took home our annual fund raiser - a
catalog of interesting items which will be
deliver the week after Thanksgiving.
This year we have added a bonus: The student/
family that has the greatest sales total will
receive $100.00 in tuition credit for the 201617 Religious Education year !!
First runner up will receive $50.00 in tuition
credit. The children are asked NOT to go door
to door but to simply show the catalog to their
family, friends or coworkers.
If you happen to see a catalog and participate,
we thank you for your support.
BLESSING OF OUR ANIMALS & PETS IN HONOR OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
It is a tradition to bless all our animals in honor of this great Saint. Please bring any of the
animals that you love for a special blessing in thanksgiving for the love and loyalty they offer us all.
The Blessing will be held on the front steps of the Church on Saturday, October 1 st at 11:00AM.
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St. Aloysius Church
Blood Drive
Sunday, October 30, 2016
8:00am-2:00pm
592 Middle Neck Road
Social Hall
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 DONOR CARD or ID with signature or photo.
Minimum weight 110 lbs.
Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need doctor’s note)
Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids
No tattoos for past 12 months
For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact:
Bertha 829-8343