St. Vincent de Paul Parish

St. Vincent de Paul
Roman Catholic Church
1500 DePaul Street
Elmont, N.Y. 11003
“A Parish With Heart”
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Figliozzi, Administrator
Outreach Services – (516) 354-4976
Maureen Russell - Parish Social Ministry Coordinator
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Parish Office – (516) 352-2127
Hours:
Monday thru Thursday - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday and Sunday – Closed
Fax – (516) 305-5474
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.stvincentdepaulparish.org
For Emergency relating to death or dying after 2 pm call
St. Catherine of Sienna - (516) 352-0146
We Celebrate the Eucharist
Saturday Vigil – 4:00 pm
Sunday – 8:30 am & 12:30 pm
Weekdays: Monday thru Friday 8:30 am
Holy Day Mass Schedules will be announced in the Bulletin
on the prior Sunday.
We Celebrate the Sacraments
Sacrament of ReconciliaƟon – Saturdays immediately after
celebration of the Vigil Mass, or by calling the Parish Office
for an appointment with a Priest.
Sacrament of BapƟsm – call the Parish Office to arrange for
an interview. This should be done while awaiting the birth of
your child.
Sacrament of Marriage – call the Parish Office to make
an appointment with a priest before making social arrangements.
Visitation of the Sick and Homebound
call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit by a Priest to
receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, and also to
receive Holy Communion.
Holy Hour – on the first Friday of the month after the 8:30 am
Mass with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and concluding
with Benediction.
Devotions
The Rosary – is recited daily before the 8:30 am Weekday Masses.
Miraculous Medal Novena and Special Prayers to St. Anthony
are said on Thursdays after the 8:30 am Mass.
Thirty-third Sunday
In Ordinary Time
November 17, 2013
THIRTY–THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
November 17, 2013
From Msgr. Figliozzi
Scriptural Reflection for the Week
“By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” (see
Luke 21:19) As we come to the end of the Year of Faith next
Sunday, we understand the spiritual gifts that came to us during this year has helped in the “perseverance” the Lord is
speaking to us about in the Gospel. Our faith teaches us to
judge all the events of our lives from a spiritual perspective,
from the perspective of the divine rather than just according to
human terms. We come to understand that any trial we may
have to undergo is not a punishment but a necessary step in
our spiritual maturation to help us see God in all things. And to
see God is to pursue and desire Him all the more—to persevere! In this type of perseverance our lives will come to be
safe and secure, always in the hands of the Lord.
Special THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER
Will be offered in our School Cafeteria from 11:30am to 1pm
for those willing to join us. VETERANS are especially invited.
You may also wish to be a VOLUNTEER to help serve the
dinner. In any case, whether you wish to join us or volunteer,
please call the Parish Office (352-2127) and leave your name
if you are coming to dinner; or your name and phone number
if you wish to volunteer. This info. will enable us to be adequately prepared.
Father Charles Mangano at St. Catherine’s
And his sister Laurie will be leading us in an Advent evening
of prayer on Wednesday, Dec.4th at 7:30pm in the Sienna
Center. No tickets are being sold but a free will offering is encouraged.
Relics of St. Anthony of Padua at St. Catherine’s
Will be brought to our Parish on Saturday, December 14th.
Veneration will be from 3pm to 9:30pm ( but NOT during Our
Saturday evening Mass times). We are the only parish on
Long Island hosting the relics from Padua during this tour.
Last Week’s Collections
Parish: $3,920.00
Military Archdiocese: $621.00
Thank you for your support.
One Final Thought
“Be genuine collaborators of Christ. Shine out His life and live
it. Be comforting angels to the sick and friends to the humble.”
- Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
PARISH ‘IN HOME’ PRAYER
PROGRAM
Host Family/Individual:
PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY
ANTOINETTE LUCA
Stewardship…..
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reflection
Today’s readings paint a somewhat frightening
picture of the end of time. But the Gospel ends with
the assurance to faithful stewards that those who
persevere will be saved.
Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our
parish who live each day preparing for the coming
of the Son of Man.
Announced MASS INTENTIONS
for this Weekend
Saturday
4:00 pm
Sunday
8:30 am
12:30 pm
November 16 - St. Margaret of Scotland
Frances & John Parisi; Anthony W. Jakuc
November 17
Giacomo & Vito Mastroserio
Thomas & Frances Pasquino; Sue Agate;
John Corrigan; Catherine Sharkey
It is the policy of St. Vincent’s that the
intention of each priest who celebrates a
Parish Mass will be for the intentions listed
in the Parish Mass Book.
Announced MASS INTENTIONS
for the Week
Monday
8:30 am
Tuesday
8:30 am
Wednesday
8:30 am
Thursday
8:30 am
Friday
8:30 am
Saturday
4:00 pm
November 18-Basilicas of SS. Peter & Paul
Werner C. Huber
November 19
Alice Zabora
November 20
Ronnie & Joseph Donahoe
November 21–Presentation of Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Vincent Parishioners
November 22– St. Cecilia
Gloria White
November 23-St. Clement I; St. Columban
Teresa DeMatties; Deceased Members of
St. Anthony Association; Rev. Joseph M.
Hickey; Marie Moraski
St. Vincent de Paul Society & Parish Ministry (Outreach)
We need all holiday type foods...Canned: White potatoes, yams, peas,
string beans, chicken or turkey gravy, cranberry sauce…, fruit, cookies, goodies
etc. Frozen turkeys or monetary
donations toward the purchase of one.
Please bring donations to Mass or Parish Outreach Office by this weekend as
baskets will be delivered next Saturday 11/23.
Outreach is open Mon. Wed & Thurs. 9am-1pm
We are in need of drivers and helpers on
Saturday, 11/23 starting at 9:30am.
Thank you and God Bless!
MISSION STATEMENT
As members of St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic
Parish, we are committed to assisting our members
in both the spiritual and temporal needs of life. We
are a parish with heart who are committed to
“Let all things be done with Charity” and
show we are disciples of Christ by our love for one
another.
BREAD & WINE
Is in Loving Memory of
Rose & Donald Savella
For the week of November 17 thru November 23
As requested by Sandra Perdue
Please Pray for our sick
Relatives and Friends:
Ashton Reed; Kaelyn Judith Donlon
Augie Montalbano; John William Vaas Jr.
Joseph Rischman; Arlindo Marcelino
Patrick Hanna; Anna Hanna
Rev. Msgr. Thomas Hartman
Janet Falco; Diane Drescher
Anthony Gangemella; Ralph Wilson
Diane Wilson; Victor Ferriggi
Brittany Wilson; Raul Matos; Mary Italo
Penny Wyckoff; Matthew Noah
Karen Hoffmeyer; Tommy Lannan
Vincente Mejias; William Ross
Michael O’Malley; Karen Carlucci
Ann Donahue; Thomas McCreight
George McAuliffe; Dominick Consolazio
Theresa Chevalier; Anne Giacalone
Frank Saccone; Anthony Scuderi
Angie Carbone; Anamarie Van Bergen
Barbara Ostipwko; Dorie Harbin
Carlos Mackey; Kennard Harbin
Shane Harbin; Frank Bentivegna
Veronica Dixon; Opal May; Bill Gilbert
Maria Rossi Pashayen; George Lannan
Joan Lannan; Catherine Wirth
Please Pray for our Men & Women
in the U.S. Armed Forces:
Diane Rosemary; Patrick, USAF
Aaron J. Shattuck; Thomas Bradshaw
Arlindo Almida; Thomas Lainis
Peter Dilos; Rev. David Kruse (Chaplain)
John Dzwlewicz, USMC
Joseph Giordano, USMC
John Marco Militano, USA
Joseph A. Galante, USMC
Jimmy Bustamante
Latasha Coward; Nicholas Russo
James E. Allen; Brian Kevin Corrigan
Michael Borg; Christopher Messano
Carlos Felix; Michael Arana
Robert Raver; Frankie Umile
Bishop Murphy has authorized a special
collection to be taken at the masses this
weekend, November 17, 2013, to assist
those who are suffering the effects of Typhoon
Haiyan in the Philippines. To allow for timely
assistance, Bishop has sent an advance of
$50,000 immediately to the Church in the Philippines for relief work. All checks should say
“Philippines Collection” Thank you.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63;
Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158;
Lk 18:35-43 or (for the memorial of the
Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31;
Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33
2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10
2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15;
Lk 19:11-28
1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15;
Lk 19:41-44
1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd,
11-12; Lk 19:45-48
1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40
2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20;
Lk 23:35-43
Lets keep all the victims and
their families in our prayers. families in our
prayers.
CHRIST THE KING
ENDING LITURGICAL YEAR
By Rev. Johnny R. Mendonca
The Liturgical calendar follows a cycle which points us toward beginnings
and ends. In doing so, it emphasizes an important truth that can only be
grasped through faith. Next Sunday is the last Sunday of the Church's year
and we celebrate the Feast of the Solemnity of Jesus Christ the King. The
following Sunday we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent, a new liturgical
year, a time of preparation for the coming of Our Lord.
Our Catholic faith and its Liturgical practices proclaim the meaning that Jesus Christ is the "Alpha", and the "Omega", the beginning and the end. He is
the Giver and the fulfillment of all time. Our Liturgical seasons present a way
to receive time as a continual gift and change the way we actually live our
daily lives. Our choice to celebrate them helps us to grow in the life of grace
as we say "yes" to their invitations. All these opportunities throughout the
liturgical year invite us to walk in a new way of life and thereby become light
for the world around us. As we learn to live liturgically, moving through life in
the flow of the liturgical calendar we can find the deeper mystery and meaning of life.
On the Feast of Christ the King we celebrate the full and final triumph and
return of the One through whom the entire universe was created - and in
whom it is being "recreated". The ancients were fond of a Latin phrase
"Carpe Diem", which literally means "Seize the day." For we who are living
in communion in Christ Jesus that phrase can take on a whole new meaning. We always journey toward the "Day of the Lord", when He will return as
King. We should seize that day as the reference point for all things on this
last week of the year and the Feast of Christ the King. We can live our lives
as though His day is the milestone and marker for all that we do, revealing
the path along which we become new, beginning now. St. Paul wrote: "Look
carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise making the
most of the time." (Ephesians 5: 15).
As we consider God's unfolding plan, the redemption of the whole world, we
are invited to rededicate ourselves to living differently on this Feast. We are
invited by grace to give ourselves away for others; to imitate the One who
gave Himself for the entire human race. We are invited to pour ourselves out
as Jesus did for us. If we live life this way, when we face Him on that final
day, we will do so with our arms full of gifts which will have paved the way
for eternity.
That is why I say what a blessing of coincidence for the nation that the Feast
of Christ the King and the last week of the year pass through the "national"
Feast of Thanksgiving. There is no separation for the believer between the
secular and the Sacred. In the great event of the Incarnation and the fullness of the Paschal Mystery, all is made new. The word "Eucharist" means
Thanksgiving. Let us walk through this last week of the year and join with
those whom we love around the table of Thanksgiving. Then, let us walk the
way of faith into the new Liturgical season, Advent, preparing ourselves and
the world of our own time ready for the final coming of Christ the King. On
this last week of the Church Year, let us remember that every end is a beginning - because in Christ the King, Thanksgiving and Advent become a
way of life.
Please support the
Maternity Advent Project
Act of Kindness
This campaign raises funds to support maternity
residences in our diocese- especially 'Catholic
Charities' Regina Maternity residence. The collection boxes and calendars are ready to assist in
mindful giving. The set includes a box and calendar for Advent.
Please remember that these homes provide shelter, education, and care for young women and their
children for up to two years. The economic requirements of this ministry are substantial and your active assistance would be greatly appreciated.
If you would like to contribute to this work as part
of your Advent preparation - or at any time during
the year - please contact the Respect Life Office
and place your order as soon as possible. Thank
you for all you do to make life the choice for
women confronting a crisis pregnancy.
Full time Assistant Maintenance Plant Engineer
needed for a small long term care facility in
Queens. Must have at least two years’ experience
and knowledge of various mechanical, electrical
and plumbing systems. Painting and carpentry
experience a plus. Fax Resume to 718-464-4308
or E-mail to
[email protected]
The Priests from St. Catherine of Sienna
who serve us here at
St. Vincent de Paul are as follows:
Pastor/Administrator
Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Figliozzi
Associate Pastors
Rev. Allan Arneaud
Rev. Johnny Mendonca
Rev. Charles N. Srion
Retired Priest in Residence
Rev. William D. O’Rourke
Deacons
Joseph Benincasa
Frank Gonzalez
This
weekend
St. Vincent de Paul Craft & Social Club
Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 16th
10am - 5pm
&
Sunday, November 17th
9am - 2pm
Place: Father Hickey Room (Rectory basement)
Handmade items
Irish Soda Bread and Cakes
will be on sale.
A raffle drawing for beautiful afghans
and other gifts will also be held.
Saint Catherine of Sienna R.C. Church
“CelebraƟng 100 years
as a Faith Community & Parish”
join us for
An Evening of Advent Prayer
& RecollecƟon
A NIGHT OF SONG …
A NIGHT OF REFLECTION …
A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION ...
Fr. Charles & Laurie Mangano
Wednesday, December 4th
in the
Sienna Center
7:30pm—9:30pm
A Free Will Offering Will Be Taken
Please call 516-352-0146 for more informa on
Pope Francis: Sanctity is for everyone, saints are not “supermen” (CNA)
Vatican City, Nov 1, 2013 / 12:29 pm (CNA/EWTN News).-On the Feast of All Saints,
Pope Francis stressed that the saints are not “supermen” who are “born perfect,”
but rather are ordinary people who followed God “with all their heart.” “They are
like us, they are like each of us, they are people who before reaching the glory of
heaven lived a normal life, with joys and grief's, struggles and hopes,” the Pope said
before the noontime Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square Nov. 1. Each saint
changed his or her life “when they recognized the love of God, they followed him
with all their heart, without conditions and hypocrisies.”
“They spent their lives in the service of others, they endured suffering and adversity without hatred and responded to evil with good, spreading joy and peace,” he said. “Sanctity is beautiful! It is a beautiful way!”
Pope Francis stressed. “The saints give us a message. They tell us: be faithful to the Lord, because the Lord
does not disappoint! He does not disappoint ever, and he is a good friend always at our side.” The Pope emphasized that everyone can be a saint.
“To be a saint is not a privilege of a few... all of us in baptism have the inheritance of being able to become
saints. Sanctity is a vocation for everyone.” “All of us are called to walk in the way of sanctity, and this way
has a name, a face: the face of Jesus Christ. Pope Francis said the Feast of All Saints “reminds us that the goal
of our existence is not death, it is paradise!”
“The saints, the friends of God, assure us that this promise does not disappoint,” he added. “In their earthly existence, in fact, they had lived in profound communion with God. In the smallest and most despised faces of
their brothers, they saw the face of God, and now they contemplate him face to face in his glorious beauty.”
The saints show joy and love, he said. “The saints are men and women who have joy in their hearts and spread
it to others. Never hating, but serving the other, is the greatest need. To pray and to live in joy: this is the way
of sanctity!”
The saints do not “place conditions” on God, the Pope explained. In addition, they “are not violent but merciful
and they seek to be makers of reconciliation and peace.” “The saints never have hated,” the Pope added.
“Understand this well: Love is of God, but where does hatred come from? Hatred does not come from God, but
from the devil!” Pope Francis said the Kingdom of Heaven is for those who trust in the love of God and do not
put their security in material things. It is for those with humility and a “simple heart” who do not judge others.
The Kingdom of Heaven is for “those who suffer with the one who suffers and rejoice with the one who rejoices.”
The saints are also a source of fortitude and hope, he noted. “The saints encourage us with their witness not to
have fear of going against the current or fear of being misunderstood and derided when we speak of the Lord
and of the Gospel,” the Pope said. “They show us with their lives that the one who remains faithful to God and
to his words experiences now on this earth the comfort of his love and then experiences it a ‘hundredfold’ in
eternity.” After the Angelus prayer, the Pope voiced special prayers for the victims of violence, especially
Christians who have lost their lives because of persecution. He also prayed for those men, women and children
who have died because of hunger and thirst.
CDF bars participation in events assuming truth of Medjugorje:
Catholic New Agency (CNA)
The complete letter
from the papal nuncio
to the Catholic
Bishops in the
United States regarding visionary Ivan
Dragicevic, as
published by
Spirit Daily.
Washington D.C., Nov 6, 2013 / 09:14 am (CNA/EWTN News).- At the direction of the Vatican's head for doctrine, the apostolic nuncio to
the U.S. has written a letter stating that Catholics “are not permitted” to participate in meetings which take for granted that the supposed
Marian apparitions in Medjugorje are credible. “The Congregation (for the Doctrine of the Faith) has affirmed that, with regard to the credibility
of the 'apparitions' in question, all should accept the declaration … which asserts: 'On the basis of the research that has been done, it is not possible
to state that there were apparitions or supernatural revelations,'” Archbishop Carlo Vigano wrote in an Oct. 21 letter to the bishops of the U.S., sent
to the general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. “It follows, therefore, that clerics and the faithful are not permitted to participate
in meetings, conferences or public celebrations during which the credibility of such 'apparitions' would be taken for granted.” CNA confirmed that
the letter was sent to every diocese in the U.S. Archbishop Vigano wrote the letter “at the request” of Archbishop Gerhard Mueller, prefect of the
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The Oct. 21 letter was evidently following up on one sent Feb. 27. The nuncio wrote that Archbishop
Mueller “wishes to inform” the U.S. bishops that Ivan Dragicevic, one of the “so-called visionaries” of Medjugorje, is scheduled to give presentations at parishes across the country, and is anticipated to have more apparitions during these talks. The visions of Medjugorje refer to a series of
alleged Marian apparitions that begin in 1981 in what is now Bosnia. In 1991, the bishops of the former Yugoslavia had determined that it is not
possible to say there were Marian apparitions at the site. In 2010, the Vatican established a commission to further investigate “doctrinal and disciplinary aspects of the phenomenon of Medjugorje.” Because that commission is still in the process of its investigation, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has established that the judgment of the Yugoslavian bishops be accepted. “To avoid scandal and confusion,” wrote Archbishop
Vigano, “Archbishop Mueller asks that the Bishops be informed of this matter as soon as possible.”
UPCOMING EVENTS & PARISH NEWS
Our Senior girls basketball team
has made to the CYO play-off
championship game. The game,
to be played against St. Patrick of Smithtown, is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 17, at 7:45pm at St. Joseph in Garden City. Our team, which
finished the regular season undefeated, has reached the final for the
second time in 3 years...winning it all in 2011.
At this writing, our Senior boys team was also still alive in the playoffs, but still have games to play that will determine their outcome.
There are games in our gym this upcoming week-end as the younger
girls and boys seasons are in progress. On Saturday, Nov. 23 there
are 3 games starting at noon. On Sunday, Nov. 24, there are 6 games
starting at noon.
NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY
MONTH CELEBRATION
The Office of Multicultural Diversity: M.C.A.A. - H.A. A.M.
of the Diocese of Rockville Centre
invites you to celebrate
Black Catholic History Month
on Saturday, November 23, 2013
at the Chapel of St. Brigid,
101 Maple Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590
at 5PM.
Our Guest Speaker will be Rev. Chester P. Smith, SVD.
Join us for dynamic preaching, inspirational
Gospel Music!
Come out, bring your Bible & be blessed!
Next week, we will take up
the Collection for the
Catholic Campaign for
Human Development which
includes Home Missions
(CCHD). CCHD was founded
40 years ago by the bishops of
the United States when they
realized that the lives of those
in need would not improve until
the systems and policies that
keep people in poverty were
changed. For 40 years, CCHD
has funded community groups
that seek justice and create
lasting change. Fight poverty
in America. Defend human
dignity. Give to the CCHD
Collection.