December 6, 2015 - St. Matthew RC Church

December 6th, 2015 The Second Sunday of Advent 1
Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew
35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746
Tel: (631) 499 -8520 Fax: (631) 499 -1530 www.smrcc.org
Office Hours Monday-Friday in the Parish Center 9am-5pm
December 6, 2015
The Second Sunday of Advent
Pastor: Rev. Robert S. Hewes
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Allan Sikorski
In Residence: Rev. Lawrence Rafferty
Deacons : James McQuade,
Carmine DeStefano & 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
MARRIAGE
Arrangements should be made at least 6
Saturday
months in advance and should be made
5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Spanish Mass
prior to making plans for a reception. Call
Sunday 7:30 a.m., 9:30 (Family Mass),
the Parish Center for an appointment with
11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass) and 12:30 p.m..
the priest or deacon you wish to witness
and 12:30 p.m.. Tridentine Mass in the
your wedding. All couples are required to
Chapel.
Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. mass in the attend Pre-Cana.
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH
Church.
Those seeking information about the
Holyday Will Be Printed In The Bulletin
Catholic Faith are invited to contact the
CONFESSIONS
Parish Center concerning the R.C.I.A.
Saturday 4:00–5:00p.m.
For any other time, please call to make an Program.
DEVOTIONS
appointment with a priest.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
BAPTISMS SCHEDULE The 1st and
In the chapel, Monday & Wednesday at
3rd Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m.
and the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 4:00 and concluding with Benediction at
5:00
p.m. (No Baptisms Easter Sunday or
Christmas Weekends). Contact the Parish FIRST FRIDAY
Mass is at 9:00a.m. Exposition of the Holy
Center to arrange the ceremony and for
Eucharist takes place in the chapel from Fri.
the Baptismal Preparation Class which
meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm until Sat. 8:45 a.m. and concludes
with Benediction.
8:00 p.m. The only exception is in
FIRST SATURDAY– 8:15 a.m. devotions
December when no class is held.
SCHEDULE OF MASSES
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..
Kindly notify us when you move so that we
may send a letter to your new pastor.
PARISH SCHOOL—HOLY FAMILY
REGIONAL: 631-543-0202
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PARISH MINISTRIES:
ALTAR SERVERS: John DiGiogio:
[email protected],
Mark Petosa: [email protected]
APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER:
Kathryn Giandoreggio: 631-491-3735
ATHLETIC WEB SITE: www. smrcc.org
ATHLETICS DIRECTOR: Chris Felice: smrcc.org
INTRAMURAL COORDINATOR:
Patrick Mantione: [email protected]
CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR:
Dom Sabatino: [email protected]
ATHLETICS MODERATOR:
Rev. Allan Sikorski: 499-8520 x 125
BAPTISMS: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126
BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn Monaco Douglas: 495-8541,
Anthony Monoco: 516-779-3568
BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano : 586-4827
BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: 631-254-2656
BULLETIN: Bettyanne Russo 499-8520 x 126.
email: [email protected]
BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113
CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION:
Ann Podina :858-0684
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL:
John Gatto: 499-8520 x 117
C.C.D. -RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Mary Donaldson ,D.R.E. 864-3321, Rita Minder, Assistant
CHILDREN’S CHOIR:
Nicole Nicholson: [email protected]
CHOIR: Lee Forsythe 631-499-8520 x116
Ed Oriani– Cantor for Tridentine Mass
COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY:
Sr. Kathleen McCarthy 499-8520 x124
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION:
Ray Smolenski: 243-0449
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND:
Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124
FEED THE POOR MINISTRY:
Frank Harnos: 499-0074 OR Julie Maddaloni: 242-2183
FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124
HOSPITALITY: Hugo & Lisa Hugasian: 586-3932
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Tony De Losa GK, 748 - 0900
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SQUIRES:
Sir Francis Scotti: 917-567-9829
LECTORS: Helen Campa: 586-0682
LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: 667-4629
MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon: 499-5176
MOMMY and ME:
Jessica Larsen: 258-3965
PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520x124
PILGRIM MADONNA: Rosa Nappo: 920-2446
Lucia Agnone: 940-4015
PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: 492-7881
PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano 631-643-8077
RCIA: Marie Prainito: 499-4725,
Robert A. Ruvio: 917-589-8473
RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: 586-3807
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Mary Lou Lea: 631-581-2804
PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY:
Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126
SONS OF ITALY : Joseph Tursi: 543-9491
SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis R. Polanco 648 7330
ST. VINCENT de PAUL: John Gatto: 499-8520
USHERS: Thomas Siegler: 920-2055
YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR:
Fr. Allan Sikorski 499-8520 x125
YOUTH MINISTRY: Gina Drost:
631-835-3088, Email: [email protected]
Mondays
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Novena 5:15 p.m.
AL-ANON / ALATEEN Family Group: 631-669-2827
Legion of Mary 2:30 p.m. in the
A. A. 24·Hr Hotline: 631· 669·1124
Blessed Mother Classroom
Birthright: 631· 821-9727
Tuesdays
Brighter Tomorrows: 631· 395·1800
Rosary Society meets the first Tuesday after the
Catholic Charities (Food Stamp Info): 631· 789first Sunday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
9546
K of C General/Business Meeting 8:00 p.m.
Child Abuse: 631-439-0480
(2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month)
Day top: 1-800·2·DAYTOP
Thursdays
Domestic Violence Hotline:
Young Seniors: 9:00 a.m.
The Retreat 631· 329·1200
Apostleship of Prayer: 1st Thursday after 9:00 Mass
Emotions Anonymous:
Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group
Call
Dominick
with any questions: 631-321-1980
1st Saturday of the month after 9 a.m. Mass in
Good
Shepherd
Hospice: 631-376-3758
Blessed Mother Room
Life
Center
of
Long
Island: 631-243-2373
Adult Choir practice 7:30 p.m. in Family Room
Long
Island
Women's
Coalition:
631- 666-8833
Festival Choir: 2nd and 3rd Thursday in Family Room
Suicide
Prevention
1-800·SUICIDE
Saturdays
Victims Info. Bureau of Suffolk: 631-360-3606
Bible Study 9:45 a.m.
Diocese of Rockville Centre (D.R.V.C.)
Spanish Bible Study 1:00 p.m.
Tridentine Mass Choir (Latin) 4:00 p.m. in Family Room Special phone line for reporting allegations of sexual
Youth Ministry: 8-10 p.m.
abuse by church personnel and volunteers:
516-594·9063.
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Business Manager
Dolores Tiernan
Finance Chairperson
Richard Bove
Trustees
Deacon Carmine DeStefano
and Joseph Napolitano
Weekly Collection
November 21 & 22
$16,128.00
Human Development: $3507.00
Thanksgiving Collection for
St. Vincent de Paul: $605.00
Rev. Robert Kayser
April 16, 1921 - November 28, 2015
O Lord, we pray that the soul of your
priest, your servant, Robert Kayser,
which while he lived in this world, you
adorned with sacred gifts, may ever rejoice in a glorious place in heaven.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Altar Flowers are in
Loving Memory of
The 26 who died In
Newton Connecticut
Love,
The Grue Family
The Bread and Wine are
In Loving Memory
of Jean Garbarino’s 1st
Anniversary in Heaven
Rose, Donald, Christian,
Donna, Billy, Maria and Francesca
Saturday, Dec 5
5:00 PM
Intention for Jack Tseng
Robert Hughes
Neil F. Barella
Paul Lanwes
Kuo-chang Tseng
Chun-ming Tseng
7:00 PM
Feed the Poor, Shelter the Homeless &
Respect for Life
Sunday, Dec 6
7:30 AM
Deceased Members of Patocka, Risato
& Vokolek Families
9:30 AM
Harriet Patronis
11:00 AM Joseph Mannino
12:30 PM (L) People of the Parish
12:30 PM Carl Pica
Monday, Dec 7
9:00 AM
Vincent Costello
7:00 PM
Rev. Alessandro
Jasper da Luz Intentions
Tuesday, Dec 8
6:30 AM
Intentions of Rev. Arcoleo
9:00 AM
Mary Jo Sullivan
10:30 AM People of the Parish
12:15 PM Legion of Mary Honors Our Ladys
Wednesday, Dec 9
9:00 AM
John, Enrichetta & Valentino Manetta
Thursday, Dec 10
9:00 AM
Rosalie Frisch
Friday, Dec 11
9:00 AM
Ernest Scandiffio
Saturday, Dec 12
9:00 AM
Mary Jo Sullivan & Billy Burke
Devasia Koozhampala
Alexander A. Lombardi 25th Anniversary In Heaven
Anne Mele
Eileen Santoriello
Anthonio Branchinelli
5:00 PM
Mary Jo Sullivan & Billy Burke
Intention for Jack Tseng
Devasia Koozhampala
L. Bruce McMahon
Chung-ming Tseng
Mary Pierro
7:00 PM
For Mary to Help for World Peace
Sunday, Dec 13
7:30 AM
Teresa Debono
9:30 AM
Living Intention - Stephanie Lubin
11:00 AM Louis A. Garafalo
12:30 PM (L) People of the Parish
12:30 PM Michael Banks
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Mass Schedule
Monday
December 7th, 7:00 PM
Tuesday
December 8, 2015
6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM Latin, and 12:15 PM
No Evening Mass on December 8
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Dear friends,
As we enter this second week of Advent I take a brief look back, and a look forward.
We look backwards this past week to the Funeral Rites for Father Robert Kayser who
served in this parish as a steady “visiting” priest for many years. At his death on Saturday November 28th he was one of the oldest priests of the Diocese and we had just
seen him at our Golden Jubilee Gala in September.
The arrangements had not been made in time for me to announce to you dates and times last
weekend, nor had we even been officially notified of his death by the Diocese till last Sunday night.
Nonetheless the two Masses that are offered for a deceased priests were celebrated here and many
of you had the chance to pay your respects to this dedicated and long-serving priest of God.
Looking forward, this week we celebrate the great feast of the Immaculate Conception, December
8th, a holy day of obligation. This year it also marks the opening of the specially proclaimed “Year of
Mercy” throughout the Universal Church at the command of Pope Francis.
In this parish we are blessed in that the number of penitents at Confession every Saturday shows
that God’s Mercy is already valued and cherished. However, as we lead up towards Christmas, I
have asked that two priests be available on the following Saturday afternoons till Christmas as well
as the extra Confession times before the feast itself.
As they say about the “Christmas rush” for shopping, don’t wait till the last minute to make a good
and thoughtful Confession before December 25th.
God’s blessings,
Father Hewes
The Colors of Advent
Historically, the primary sanctuary color of Advent is Purple. This is the color of penitence and fasting as well as the
color of royalty to welcome the Advent of the King. Purple is used in Catholic churches. The purple of Advent is also
the color of suffering used during Lent and Holy Week. This points to an important connection between Jesus’ birth
and death.
The Nativity, the Incarnation, cannot be separated from the Crucifixion. The purpose of Jesus’ coming into the
world, of the "Word made flesh" and dwelling among us, is to reveal God and His grace to the world through Jesus’
life and teaching, but also through his suffering, death, and resurrection. To reflect this emphasis, originally Advent
was a time of penitence and fasting, much as the Season of Lent and so shared the color of Lent.
In the four weeks of Advent the third Sunday came to be a time of rejoicing that the fasting was almost over (in
some traditions it is called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word for "rejoice"). The shift from the purple of the Season to pink or rose for the third Sunday Advent candles reflected this lessening emphasis on penitence as attention
turned more to celebration of the season.
In recent times, however, Advent has undergone a shift in emphasis, reflected in a change of colors used in many
churches. Except in the Eastern churches, the penitential aspect of the Season has been almost totally replaced by
an emphasis on hope and anticipation. In many churches the third Sunday remains the Sunday of Joy marked by
pink or rose.
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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: [email protected]
.
LOOKING AHEAD
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 5:00PM. 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.
GRADE LEVEL MASSES FOR WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENTS
Sunday, December 6, 2015, 7th & 8th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass.
Sunday, December 13, 2015, 1st & 2nd grade will attend the 9:30 Mass.
Sunday, December 20, 2015, 3rd & 4th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass.
Sunday, January 10, 2016, 5th & 6th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass.
These Masses do include all the Summer Program students as well. For those students
attending grade level Masses listed above, please sit in the front of the Church, try to arrive by 9:10AM and
remember your tithing envelopes as they are not only used for a donation but also for taking attendance. All
family members are invited to join us at these Masses.
SPECIAL NOTES
Thank you to all the families who donated food to our Thanksgiving drive. I know those on
the receiving end of your generosity enjoyed the holiday much more.
Classes are cancelled on Tuesday, December 8th, as it is the Feast of the Immaculate
Conception and a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass is required - you can check the bulletin or the website for
the schedule of Masses.
Classes are cancelled for the Christmas holidays from Monday, December 21st thru Friday,
January 1, 2016. We resume classes on Monday, January 4, 2016.
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CHRISTMAS
50/50 Raffle
TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 22nd, 2015
In the Parish Center at 11:00 AM
Tickets will be on sale at
the main entrance of the
church after all Masses on
December 12th, 13th and
December 19th and 20th
$25.00 each Ticket
5 Tickets for $100.00
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Presenting
Emmanuel, God With Us!
A Contemporary Collection
of Lessons and Carols
Featuring
The Saint Matthew
Adult Choir and Youth Choir
Come join us in Scripture and Song
Sunday,
December 20th 3:00pm
Reception to Follow
The St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Angel Tree
is located in the back of the church .
Please consider taking an ornament from the tree. It will have the
information needed in order to choose an appropriate gift.
You will be making someone’s Christmas a little brighter this year.
Please return the ornament attached to a wrapped present
no later than Dec. 13th. Returning the gift sooner would be appreciated.
It would be a great help if you return the paper ornament completely filled
out and attached to the wrapped present.
If you are donating a gift certificate, please put the gift certificate inside the special
gift certificate box under the tree.
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WELCOME AND GOD BLESS OUR NEW
FAMILIES AT ST. MATTHEW’S
Aaronson
Abenes
Alaimo
Albicocco
Albrecht
Ambrisio
Arnone
Aronowitz
Azzariti
Barthelemy
Bello
Birrer
Boggio
Brzozka
Burke
Cafiso
Cameron
Capaccio
Cardace
Casello
Castro
Catanzano
Chioritti
Cobelo
Colace
Commisso
Cornetta
Corso
Crowther
Czoch
DeLodi
Devivio
DiRienzo
Dunninger
Dunst
Fernandez
Fidalgo
Filipe
Fisher
Fream
Fuentes
Gannon
Geiger
Geiss
Germano
Giordano
Golden
Gonis
Grabow
Grgas
Grosso
Haley
Hall
Hoehlein
Hunte
Jackson
Kopko
Kuhner
Lafontant
Lally
Lamendola
Leonard
Licari
Loglisci
Loguercio
Lovaglio
Lydon
Maloy
Marino
Marsanico
Martino
McCaffery
McCoy
Mileta
Miller
Milohnic
Mongelli
Morelli
Morrison
Morocco
Murphy
Mussacchia
Nicollia
O’Connor
Ottomano
Passavia
Paszel
Patella
Paul
Petraglia
Pinto
Rebelo
Restrepo
Rochester
Rodriquez
Rosado
Rosario
Rudden
Ruiz
Russo
Ryan
Rzeplinski
Santomero
Savino
Scalera
Scannell
Scheiner
Scherer
Schiebelhuth
Schneiderman
Sexton
Sforza
Smith
Sommo
Stauder
Stelz
Sugrue
Tobin
Tolentino
Trainor
Trujillo
Trotta
Ubertini
Vasquez
Vassel
Vierling
Wallace
Williams
Yanez
Zanchelli
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December 12th & 13th
5:00 PM
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
B. Vogt
H. Campa
J. DiGiorgio
E. McEvoy
Youth Group
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
J. Commisso
B. Hermosura
C. DeStefano
E. McEvoy
M. Shef
C. Vogt
K. DiGiovanna
B. Napolitano
G. Cruz
A. Sosnilo
M. Brennan
M. Garaffa
G. Gurrieri
Students 7th Grade and older are invited to be lectors at the 9:30 AM
Mass on Sunday. This is an opportunity to be part of the ministry of the
church. Community Service time may
be credited.
Please call Mrs. Campa: 586-0682
My thanks and prayers to so many who
have prayed for me during my recent hospitalizations. Your prayers, cards and
words of encouragement helped to speed
the recovery process.
With gratitude I remember you in my
daily prayers.
Sr. Anthony Therese,OP
our Sick
Margarita Abelaruiz
Frank Agoglia
Richard J. Albergo
Baby Chloe Atienza
Alfonse Barone
Vivian Blom
Eric Bohlsen
Shirley Brown
Christian Brown
Andrew Camanaco
Anthony Carabba
Baby Michael V. Cintorino
Gerard Costa
Joseph Costa
Jeanette Davis
B. Abadom
Mary Jane DiPaoli
Madeline Fazio
Jo Ferlini
Marino Figueroa
Josephine Flynn
Thomas Frecletn
Bryan Gabriellini
Karen Garrison
Connor Golden
Lauren Heinz
Andrew Janusz
Carol Kelly
Harold Kelly
Barbara Labate
Greg Makarius
Terrence Martin
Michael Mazzara
Helen McDowell
John McIntyre
Anne Merentino
Angela Miller
Marie Pecoraro
Emily Pederson
Greg Pederson
Ann Perillo
Vincenza Petrozziello
Gloria Jean Prochilo
Marge Puccio
Mario Puliciani
Alice Reilly
Helen Reineking
Charles Sanzone
Cecelia Sanzone
George Schnell
June Sheehan
Margaret Stachler
Ed Stein
Diego Stincone
Terry Tanzer
Brian Tripp
Antoinette Vidal
Emerson Vidal
Emerson Vidal II
Lisa Vidal
John Vierling Jr.
Matthew Wagner
Michael Winston
Becky Zallek
Bernard Zoborowski
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, 1st Lieut. 1st Lt.Gerard J. Connolly II-Army-10th
Mountain Division-Afghanistan, Pvt. Michael Dore, U.S. Army, Lt. Brendan Johnston, U.S. Navy, ,
LCPL Michael Porfidio, Marine in Afghanistan, Ga Jeffrey Gabriellini - Airforce , Cpl Louis AnguloAfghanistan, 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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Respect Life News Spiritual Adoption Program
For more information, please see the “Frequently Asked Questions”
on the Respect Life bulletin board in the breezeway or call Lisa at 499-6684
Respect Life News
Spiritual Adoption Program
Month Three – Developing Baby
Your baby is quite active in the womb now - - although his/her mother won’t feel him/her for another
couple of months. If his/her mother’s womb had a window, you could watch your spiritually adopted
baby squint, swallow and move his/her tongue. He/she can make a tight fist if you touch his/her palm.
He/she is breathing fluid which he continues until birth. He/she obtains the oxygen his/her body
needs through the umbilical cord. The baby you are praying for weighs one ounce.
Please join the millions worldwide who pray each day for the monthly prayer
intentions of Pope Benedict XVI. Since 1844 the members of the Apostleship
of Prayer have offered themselves to God for the salvation of souls, the
Church, the intentions of all Apostles of Prayer, and the intentions of the
Pope. The Holy Father gives us two prayer intentions each month, one a general intention and the other an intention for world missions.
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.
December
Universal: That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving.
Evangelization: That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain
hope.
THANK YOU!
The Life Center of Long Island sincerely thanks Saint Matthew Parish
for their donation to the baby bottle campaign.
Your generosity raised $5,338!
May God bless you for your support of life!
In today’s Gospel John the Baptist urges us to “Prepare the way of the
Lord,” and this is what Advent is all about. We are called to help prepare the way of the Lord by
making the real meaning of Christmas come alive in our own hearts, in our family and to reach
out to those in need.
Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent
de Paul so that together we can help the suffering and poor to celebrate Christmas.
NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER FOR LIFE
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Chapel
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, our parish will participate in the National Night of Prayer for
Life. The purpose of this prayerful event is to unite our prayers with Catholics throughout the
country in an effort to turn hearts towards Christ, thus bringing an end to abortion and the destruction it causes to all those involved. The hours are chosen to coincide with Our Lady of Guadalupe’s appearance to Juan Diego. Each hour will include formal prayer as a group and silent meditation. We will conclude with Benediction at 1 a.m. PLEASE COME PRAY WITH US!
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The Rosary Altar Society’s Holiday Craft Fair Was Once Again a Huge Success
Thank you to our Pastor and Moderator, Father Robert Hughes, and his staff for all their continued
support during these past few months. Many thanks to our wonderful parishioners and friends who
supported our vendors and the Rosary Altar Society.
Most of all, a big thank you to our Rosarians who gave their time and talent in our kitchen, cake sale
and selling raffles. Because of all of you our event was a big success.
Many thanks to our cooks, Vinny and Mike and also John Gatto and Larry for their contributions.
Thank you to all the ladies who baked, wrapped & donated gift baskets, who helped Saturday evening setting up and Sunday the day of the Craft Fair. Thank you, Laurie Mattone for wrapping our
beautiful Chinese Auction Baskets, Terry, Peggy, Kathryn G., Judy, Fran McN., Michelle, Mary P.,
Tina, Rosalie, Joan B. Joan M., Rose, Fran B., Ann P., Chiara, Theresa, Andrea, Laura, Jen, Kiana,
Thomas, Stephen, Patricia, Marcia, Molly, Dotty, Mary M., Rosemary, Kay, Susan, Roseanne, and
Mary Lou for all your help and Robbie for putting up signs all around town.
Thank you to Tina and Joe Murgolo for donating the large sign on our church property to advertise
our Craft Fair. It was a great big help and looked amazing all lit up. Thank you to Gina and her
Youth Group for helping the vendors carry their merchandise, and for the Saturday night set up.
Your love for our Blessed Mother was shining through.
The ladies of the Rosary Society are so grateful to the following generous donors for their continued
support:
Garofalo Carting, Giardoni Foods, Torta Fina Bakery, Bagel Chalet, Dunkin Donuts
(Deer Park), Marie Mancini, Rose Esposito, and Commack Abbey.
Luis Flores, we can’t thank you enough for all your help Saturday evening and Sunday.
Congratulations to the winner of our Lotto Board, Joanne Linden, thank you to Commack Abbey for
donating the Lotto Board. Our 50/50 Raffle winner was Kevin Bertolini. Thank you Kevin for donating
$100 back to our Rosary Altar Society. Congratulations to all!
Once again, many thanks and God’s Blessings during this Advent Season.
Louise Benenati - Chairperson
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St. Matthews Youth Ministry
December Schedule
We invite all teen’s 8th-12th grade to join us on our Journey to Christ
We meet every Saturday at 8pm in the library
Year of Mercy
“No one can be excluded from God’s mercy,” Pope Francis
Dec 5
Discussion Night What is Mercy
Dec 8
Holy Day Opening of the Door of the Year of Mercy See bulletin for
Mass Schedule
Dec 12
Movie Night Polar Express
Dec 13
Youth Mass Church 12:30pm
Dec 19
Christmas Party
Dec 26
Merry Christmas No Youth Ministry
Contact Information: Gina Drost, Youth Minister E-mail [email protected]
Phone or Text 631-835-3088 Facebook @ St. Matthews Youth Ministry Insta@stmatthewym
1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech,
in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Please Join
The Saint Matthew Youth Choir and Adult Choir
in Scripture and Song
Sunday December 20th at 3:00pm
Saint Matthew R.C. Church Dix Hills
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Dear Rosarians,
Thank you for such a wonderful turnout for our November 3rd meeting. We actually had to put out more chairs
to accommodate everyone.
We were all eager to hear the beautiful presentation from Mr. Bob Walsh about St. Anne and the miracles
that occurred at St. Anne’s Shrine in NYC. The presentation didn’t end that night. On November 17th, Father
Hewes blessed a full bus of pilgrims led by Mr. Bob Walsh to St. Anne’s Shrine at St. Jean the Baptiste
Church. Other pilgrims met us at the Shrine. And yes, miracles occurred that day. What a beautiful day it was,
if you were unable to attend please make a visit, it’s a wonderful experience.
Thank you, Mr. Bob Walsh for sharing your gifts from God with us. Thank you, Larry and Vincent for donating
the bus. We are considering a future pilgrimage to Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and St. Joseph’s Oratory in Quebec for the Feast of the Assumption on August 15th. We would like to continue this pilgrimage that our deceased Rosarian, Nailie Germaine ran for many years. Please see future bulletins for more information.
On November 15th we had our annual Holiday Craft Fair, thank you to my mom, Louise, for being the chairlady
for this fundraiser and for doing a wonderful job. It was a big success as usual and a fun filled day. Thank you
to all the Rosarians who helped with the preparation and on that day. There is a separate thank you included
in this bulletin.
Our meeting for December is our Christmas party at the Bonwit on Monday, December 7 th at 12:00. If you
haven’t signed up please contact Louise at 586-4515 or 662-6074. The cost is $27. Please remember to bring
your wrapped gift that day for the families that we have adopted. If you were unable to get a tag from the tree
at our last meeting for the adopted families you can always bring a donation for the Life Center the day of the
party. Items such as diapers, wipes, bottles are always appreciated and don’t need to be wrapped. If you are
unable to attend the party and have a gift for an adopted family or donation for the Life Center, please leave it
with reception in the Parish Center.
To bring any donations of course is up to you to decide. On the weekend of December 12th and December
13th we will be selling poinsettias. If you would like to help us sell please contact me at 513-8146 or come and
stand with us after the mass that you are attending that weekend. Please spread the word to help support this
fundraiser. Please remember there will be no meetings in January and February due to inclement weather on
the day of our meetings the last couple of years. May you and your family have a Blessed Christmas and Happy New Year. Remember to pray the Rosary, a powerful prayer to God, through His Mother, Mary.
Mary Lou Lea President
Upcoming Events:
12-7 Christmas Party at the Bonwit at 12:00
12-12 and 12-13
Selling Pointsettias after the Masses
Bulletin Deadlines
for Christmas and New Year’s
December 20th bulletin due December 10th
December 27th bulletin due December 17th
January 3 bulletin due December 23
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December 6th, 2015 The Second Sunday of Advent 16
THE MESSIAH BENEFITS THE MERCY INN SOUP KITCHEN
Through the generosity of the Church of St. Joseph, the renowned St. Joseph's Choir will present a free concert
at St. Joseph's Church in Babylon Village on Sunday, December 13th at 7:00 PM. They will perform selections from Handel's MESSIAH and Vivaldi's GLORIA directed by Dr. Marie Drohan and accompanied by soloists, trumpeters, harpsichord and the Sophisticated Strings. The concert will include other beautiful choral selections and -will be preceded by a moving candlelight procession.
The choir has sung on Fox 5 and on European national television and in the presence of many prominent figures, including Pope Benedict XVI, Pope John Paul II, Cardinal Bevilaqua, Cardinal Egan, Cardinal Myers, the
late Cardinal O'Connor, Helen Hayes, Ossie Davis and the jazz legend, Dave Brubeck. Recently they embarked
on a third European concert tour to the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany with great successes.
St. Joseph's R.C. Church is located on North Carll Ave. in Babylon Village, one block north of Main St. and two
blocks south of the Babylon railroad station. Early arrival is recommended as the church is put in complete darkness promptly at 7:00pm. Baskets at the doors will welcome a free-will offering. Last year's concert generated
over $11,000 for the needy. Checks may be made payable to The Mercy INN Soup Kitchen. All proceeds benefit the Mercy INN Soup Kitchen in Wyandanch.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
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The next weekend on Long Island is scheduled for February 12-14, 2016 at the Montfort Spiritual Center in
Bay Shore, NY. 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.
This Advent the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington will hold a series of events during the second
week of December – a Marian Mission.
In partnership with St. Joseph’s Seminary and the Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist.
There will be opportunities for prayer, retreat, study, and fellowship.
Please see our website, www.marianmission.org, for information about the week and its many opportunities to honor
the Mother of Our Lord and to give glory to God.
[Seminary Development Office, 631.423.0483 x 102; [email protected]
"Let us preserve freedom. Let us cherish freedom. Freedom of conscience, religious freedom ... And may you
defend these rights, especially religious freedom, for it has been given to you by God himself." Pope Francis,
9/26/15 at Independence Hall, Philadelphia
Little Sisters of the Poor and U.S. Supreme Court: The Supreme Court’s decision to hear Little Sisters of
the Poor vs Burwell means that another group of Christians must beg permission to practice their faith unmolested. The Little Sisters is an international Roman Catholic Congregation founded in 1836 and operates nursing homes for
the poor in 31 countries including 30 homes in the U.S.
"Our Mission is to offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home ... care ... until God calls them to himself." As Catholics, they follow Church doctrine and thus don't include coverage for abortion-drugs, contraception or sterilization, in their employee health plans. The Becket Fund explains, "Although the government exempts church and churchrun ministries from the HHS (contraception) mandate, it argues the Little Sisters aren't religious enough for this exemption. Instead, it demands that the Little Sisters comply or pay crippling IRS fines." (spectator.org, 11/16/15)
However, many labor unions and large corporations, including McDonald's and Cracker Barrel, have received a waiver for
an exemption from ACA (Affordable Care Act). (obamacarewaiver.org, 2/3/15)
"Selective enforcement of the law is the first sign of tyranny," wrote The Washington Times. "So far, seven states and
1,372 businesses, unions and other institutions have received waivers from the (ACA) law. (freedomoutpost.com, 4/26/14)
"We will not compromise our faith. We will not accept rules and regulations that violate our consciences or impose actions
and practices that go against the moral teachings of our faith and our Church." Bishop William Murphy, Diocese of
Rockville Centre, NY
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Poinsettias Sale
by the Rosary Altar Society
th
December 12
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& December 13
After all the Masses