July 03, 2016 - St. Gertrude`s Church

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. GERTRUDE
28 School Street
Bayville, N.Y. 11709
Our Warmest Welcome to Our New Pastor, Father David Regan
Mass Intentions
Remembering. . .
SUNDAY
July 3
7:30am
Rosary Guild, living & deceased
members
CLERGY OF THE PARISH
Rev. David Regan, Pastor
Rev. Archie Faustino, Visiting Priest
Deacon Ted Kolakowski
8:30am
PARISH OFFICE:
Phone: (516) 628-1113
Kevin Lamb +
Marie Levchuck, Parish Secretary
Malusa, Miceli & Quarantotto families + Email: [email protected]
Michele Drago , Bulletin Editor
July 4
Email: [email protected]
Manuela Sabin +
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
TUESDAY
July 5
8:30am
Augustin Chabrier +
WEDNESDAY
July 6
8:30am
Vincenzo & Rosa Daniello & family +
THURSDAY
July 7
8:30am
Isabel Heinl +
FRIDAY
July 8
8:30am
Palmaro, Sabin & Sobrino families +
9:30am
11:30am
MONDAY
Dominic (Sonny) Mincieli
SATURDAY
July 9
8:30am
De Cesare family +
Joseph Connors +
Grace Elizabeth Trembert +
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am—
4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Fax: (516) 628-9032
Website: www.stgerts.com
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 8:30am
Mass
Miraculous Medal Novena every
Monday at 7:30pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
and Benediction 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Wednesdays except holidays
The Altar Bread and Wine
used at our Masses this week
are offered in loving memory of:
Manuela Sabin
by
Nieves Sobrino
Reconciliation/Confession:
Saturdays: 4:00-5:00pm & by
appointment
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.
2016 Catholic Ministries
Appeal: The Appeal
helps seminarians devote
themselves fully to their
studies as they prepare to
serve as our priests.
Our Parish goal is $50,600.00. Our
Parish has reached 80.06% of its goal
to date. If you have yet to donate,
please consider donating to the
Appeal and making a difference in
someone’s life.
Thank you! Please make checks
payable to:
Catholic Ministries Appeal.
Banns of Marriage
Lindsay A. Carrella
St. Gertrude Church
Bayville, NY
&
Mark D. Roscus
Our Lady of Lourdes
Whitehouse, NJ
Welcome the Newly Baptized
Olivia Victoria Contois
Emmeline Frances Cooney
Declan Shaun Keating
Graziella Porto
The Rosary Guild
Meeting:
Thursday, July 7th
7:30pm in the Parish Center
One of the best pieces of wisdom that I have ever heard
came from a very old Benedictine monk, who stated
“no matter what… keep reading.” He knew something
wonderful. My favorite authors are Dante, James Joyce
and Charles Dickens. They were all products of their
time and wrote deeply in conveying spiritual realities,
social concerns and romance.
One of my favorite moments in all of literature comes in the narrative
by Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol.” The moment is when
Scrooge is taken to the home of his underpaid-overworked
employee; Bob Cratchet. During this moment he sees the character
Tiny Tim, who is sickly. This is a turning point in the life of Scrooge.
What does he see in Tiny Tim? Himself! Scrooge sees the
characteristics of who and what he really wants to be and truly who he
is. He also realizes that in order for Tiny Tim to become an adult,
Scrooge himself, must become more childlike. In essence in order
for the child to live, Scrooge must become fully alive.
The narrative is packed with so many different meanings. But for us
today, I use this brief excerpt to convey that we are not random
incidents in each other’s lives, but rather we are carefully woven
because God knows what is best. In Matthew 18 Jesus uses the
analogy of becoming like children. He does not use the word
juvenile but rather the words child. A child knows they are loved and
therefore can love, and the child knows there is no place like home.
For us, in our growing up, we are called to grow down (that does not
mean immaturity). Each moment of our lives, especially our
relationships we are called to identify with what Jesus made us the
first time he touched our lives (baptism). He made us sons and
daughters of a God of love. Faith is “the divine virtue by which we
believe the truths of God.” That is absolutely the definition, but
there is more to it than that.
If we are called to believe in HIM, aren’t we also called then to
accept what HE knows and loves about us? Very often when we say
that we struggle with faith, we are struggling with something else. It is
fair to say that often it is not that we struggle with believing in HIM,
but rather accepting that we are called “from love, for love.” If we
know we are loved and called to love, then our lives change.
Especially how we relate to one another and how we accept the
sacraments. Take Confession for example. If we accept and try to
live as children who are so valued and loved, then our confessions
take on a deeper tone. It is no longer about our sins (though we must
confess them) it becomes about how we did an act that is not good
enough for us. Confession is not about the wrong we have done but
rather about the fact that we have not accepted how good we have
been created and redeemed to be. Sin is not good enough for us.
God’s love is our beginning, our path and through cooperation with
HIM, our end.
It is an amazing gift to be a priest and now to serve, pray with and
minister to the family of St. Gertrude’s. We thank Fr. Stephen
Brigandi for his witness and pray for continued blessings upon him.
Please pray for me, as I pray for you.
We Remember
The sick of our parish:
Maria Agnone
Carmella Castigliola
Joseph Doherty
Baby Easton Friedel
Alex Kiczek
Richard Levine
Ann Pacifico
Steven Varjian
Christina Savasta
Barbara Ravid
Joyce Dinuovo
Margaret Martin
Joan Bruce
Jeanne Holden
Janet Bock
Esmerelda Pineda
Wanda Stone-Brady
Angela Colavito
Bette Dougherty
Joe Giralamo
Paul Napoli
John Mason
Anthony Rowan
Philip Carbone
Tom Lacey
Taylor Young
Maria Cutrone
Amy Watson
Louise Peluso Martone
Olivia LoRusso
Jill Melin
Joan Zahtila
Robert Connolly
Melanie LaBella
Lynn Gormley
Ruth LaBella
Donald McGuiness
Rosemary Schettino
Marita Doherty
Edward Gormley
Joann Senecal
Lindsay Gemmell
Charlie Patak
Margaret Kratz
Baby Makenzie Cadamus
Baby Tanner Jadezuk
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
Ens. William P. 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.
Parish Financial Summary
The Parish of St. Gertrude extends its
prayerful condolences to the families
and friends of those in our parish who
have died.
Sunday collection: June 26, 2016: $7,853.00
The Parish Office will be CLOSED on Monday,
July 4th in observance of the 4th of July. We wish
you and your family a Happy and Safe Day.
Family Life
If you are interested in teaching, please contact the Religious Education Office. 628-2432
or [email protected]
Dear God,
This summer will be
full of new experiences
for me and my friends.
Keep close to me, Lord,
and remind me that my relationship
with you should never take a break.
Grow us, stretch us
through whatever we do,
and through wherever we go,
so that we'll end the summer
just a little more like you.
The Religious Education Office is closed during July and August.
Have a safe. healthy and happy summer!
I want to thank each of you for your thoughtfulness and
generosity. I truly appreciate all the cards and well wishes. I will
carry your kind words with me to my next parish. Please pray for
me and know that I will remember all of you in my thoughts and
prayers.
Fr. Stephen
Many thanks to all who helped make
our St. Anthony’s Feast a success. Thanks to our generous
sponsors. Please support them so they can support us!
PLATINUM
Hendrickson Bus Corp.; Moller Property Management;
Salerno Brokerage
GOLD
Barker Family; Family of Thomas Alfano; General Utilities;
Bill & Winnie Mack
SILVER
Mr.& Mrs. Emmet Agoglia; Bridge Marine; Burke Family/Forest Ave. Svc. Station; Crescent
Beach Club; Philip & Linda DeJana Family Foundation; Philip & Mary Gund; John G. Hubler
Construction; Myrt Minicozzi; Oxer Family; Pascuccci Family; Premier Benefit Plans, Inc.; Paul
Yonkers Plumbing & Heating; Tri County Installations, Inc. Plumbing & Heating & A/C;
Meghan, Mollie & Brendan; Simensky Family
BRONZE
Alchermes, Kotkin,Ostroff & Morris DPM, PC; Anderson Family; Bayville Wines & Liquors;
Black Family; Bowden Family; Buckram Securities, Ltd; Christian Life Community; Coast
Realty; DiBartolomeo Family; Angela & Suzanne DiMaggio; Dodds and Eder Home; Dodge
Thomas Funeral Home; English Country Flowers Ltd.; Maryann & Jerry Ennella; Ed Esposito;
Farnell Family; GdB Consulting; Gioia Family; Locust Valley/Harbourside Deli; Guerra Family;
Guijarro Family; Al & Peggy Hesse; Hower Family; Iannotti Family; Johnson Family; John G.
Kennedy,Esq.; Martocci Family; Maryann’s Dance Studio; McLaughlin, Kramer, Megiel Funeral
Home Inc.; M&G Merz; M.R. Signs, Inc.; Oyster Bay Funeral Home; Pagano Family; Pastore
Family; Perri Family; Pietrofere Family; Tom & Pat Pierno; Ralph’s Pizza; Rapelje Family;
Diana & Paul Roscigno; Roscigno Family; Sciarra Family; Ed & Victoria Siegel; Staab Family;
Patricia Sullivan; Tafuro Family; Harry & Geri Tice; Twin Harbor Restaurant; Ventrella/Caso
Family; Gabrielle Whitehead; Anonymous Contributors
FRIENDS of SAINT ANTHONY
Vincent Bartell; Rena Bologna; Brexel Family; Jack Caputo; Grace D’Angelo; Campbell Family;
DeBuona Family; Dioguardi Family; Constance Genovese; Florence & Frank Genovese;
Elizabeth Guercin/David Parsons; Hartnett Family; In Memory of John Hogan; L. Graziose
Plumbing & Heating; Howes Family; Hollmuller Family; Carol Meringolo; Parsons Family;
Porrino Family; Quartuccio Family; Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Raimondi; Riccardi Family; Ravid
Family; Ron & Rosalie Stalker; Trama Family; John & Anne Wallace; Roger & Theresa Willett;
Anonymous Contributors
Thank you to all who supported the event by attending and/or buying raffles.
Thank you to those who volunteered and worked. Your hard work and dedication is greatly appreciated!
In And Around Our Parish
Diocesan Pilgrimage –
September 24, 2016
Eighth Grades: Catholic High School Entrance
Exam Prep Course
Five 21/2 hour Saturday a.m. sessions, each
including review in English and Math as well as
practice tests. Course begins Sept. 17. $250 fee
covers instruction and materials. For additional
information, visit holytrinityhs.org or call (516)
433-2900.
Catholic High School Entrance Exam
Prep Course
Saturdays, September 10th, 17th &
October 1st, 15th, 22nd
From 10am to 12pm
Our Parish, St. Gertrude
will be participating in the
Diocesan Pilgrimage to
the Basilica of the National
Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception in Washington
D.C. on September 24, 2016 for a daylong experience filled with
opportunities for prayer, reflection,
reconciliation and fellowship.
The Pilgrimage will be led by Bishop
William Murphy and the Auxiliary
Bishops of the Diocese of Rockville
Centre.
Bishop Murphy will preside at a Mass at
the Basilica to honor Mary, Patroness of
the United States, to mark the Year of
Mercy. Please join us!
For over a decade, Our Lady of Mercy has been
For further information and to reserve a seat on
offering a CHSEE prep course for all students
the bus, please contact Nancy Oxer
interested in attending Catholic high school. The
at (516) 384-3425 or email [email protected].
course provides excellent instruction in the academic
skills required to test well, while familiarizing
students with format and timing, thus building the
self-confidence so necessary for success.
The cost for this program is $300.00, including all
instructional materials. For further information, or to
register, please call Mrs. Lucille Fitts at (516)9211047, ext. 110.
FACE THE TRUTH Pro-Life Event - DEFEND THE
FREEDOM TO BE BORN
FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016; 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
LIE Exit 70S & County Route 111, Manorville (on the public
sidewalk).
Without the Right to Life a person has no other rights!
Please take part in peaceably standing against abortion and for
the unalienable RIGHT TO LIFE for ALL – born and unborn.
Signs provided. Rain or shine.
Sponsored by Long Island Coalition for Life (631-243-1435;
[email protected]).
Preparing for Marriage?
Engaged Encounter is an effective
PreCana program designed to
provide you with the tools for a
successful marriage. Couples are
given the opportunity to explore
many aspects of their relationship
through a series of presentations,
writings and dialog. There are no
group discussions. Our next
weekend will be held at the Seminary of the
Immaculate Conception July8-10.
For information/registration please call 631-563
-1032
or visit www.engagedencounterli.org
Thank you for your continued support.
Pat and Lenny Walker
Engaged Encounter Coordinators
124 Chatham Dr
Oakdale, NY 11769
631-563-1032
[email protected]
2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal
One Faith, Family, Community
‘Put on Christ!’ in your life and you will find a friend in whom you can always trust; ‘put on Christ’ and you
will see the wings of hope spreading and letting you journey with joy
towards the future.”
- Pope Francis
Dear Parishioners:
As Catholics, we all hold dear the responsibility of bringing our young people into our family of faith and guiding them on a
lifelong journey with Christ.
One opportunity to nurture their faith is by supporting the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Every day, young people on our college
campuses are actively committing to their faith and living lives filled with joyful service. Consider Susan, a student at Stony
Brook University, who became involved in Campus Ministry immediately following the start of her freshman year.
“Having a family of friends here at Stony Brook
University is so important to me. I grew up in a very
small town and coming to a big school I didn’t get that
sense of community anywhere else but in Campus
Ministry. God is first and being surrounded by people
that feel the same way encourages you and helps you
through all your troubles.”
More than 3,000 young people a month participate in Campus Ministry Programs in our Diocese.
The Catholic Ministries Appeal is also important for so many other ministries and programs that involve our children. Are you
aware that collectively parish-based religious education programs serve more than 110,000 of our young people in public
schools? Similarly, youth and young adult ministry programs serve more than 5,000 each month.
Your support helps to inspire young adults to journey together as they continue to find Christ in their lives.
Please know that I thank you most sincerely for your consideration of this special request to make a gift to the 2016 Catholic
Ministries Appeal. Please know that no gift is too small and every gift makes a difference in the lives of our young people - the
now and the future of our Catholic Church.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Father Regan
Mark your calendars. Come and join us for the
weekend at the 2016 Annual Catholic Charismatic
Conference in Scranton, Pennsylvania held at
Scranton University
Conference dates are July 29th through July 31, 2016
“Go and Make Disciples” Mt. 28:19 is the 2016 Theme
A bus has been charted for the conference and will be
picking up all interested individuals at Saint Cyril
and Methodius Parish in Deer Park, and at Our Holy
Redeemer in Freeport. For Registration and
transportation information call Anna Baciuska, home
(516) 223-8594 or cell (516) 776-5750.
Saint John the Baptist DHS is offering a
Prep
Course to prepare students for the
Catholic High School Entrance Exam.
We will run five 2 1/2 hour sessions
beginning in September. For additional
information please visit
www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net or call 631587-8000 ext. 117
FAMILY, MARRIAGE AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Family, marriage and individual therapy, provided by New York State licensed therapists including
therapists who specialize in Self Esteem issues, Stress Management and Substance and Chemical Abuse, 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.
HARVEST HOUSE
235 Cold Spring Road, Syosset, NY 11791 (516)496-9796
A new option for senior living—Harvest Houses, Residences for Independent Seniors
What is Harvest House? Directed by Sisters of St. Dominic, Harvest House is a positive option for
independent Seniors 65+ who want the fullness of living in a family atmosphere, in a secure environment
minus the burden of managing a home or apartment. Harvest House offers….the fullness of living in
companionship, with nutritious meals, private bedroom, common living space to be friends, share ideas,
stories and good times. Harvest House is….affordable, conveniently located to shopping, places of worship,
library, restaurants, public transportation and more….
Locations….Syosset, NY and Floral Park, NY
For more information call: S. Jeanne A. Brendel, (516)496-9796 or web-site: www.harvesthouse.org
The 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
JUNE AND JULY 2016 PROGRAMS
AT THE RONKONKOMA CENACLE
Please call the Retreat Office at 631-588-8366 to register, or register on line
at www.cenaclesisters.org/ronkonkoma
July 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2016
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. arrivals and refreshments
SUMMER WORKSHOP – CHURCH OF MERCY AND A GOSPEL OF JOY! The
Spirituality of Pope Francis
The papacy of Pope Francis and the vision he has shared since his election have been remarkable and indeed electrifying to many.
His papacy has been marked by many “firsts.” Not least among these, he is the first Jesuit pope and the first pope to choose the
name Francis. His words and example have become an inspiration to believers and non-believers alike. This workshop will
examine the first three years of his papacy and what biographer John Allen has called, “The Francis Miracle.” In the course of
the week, we will discuss the Franciscan and Ignatian influences on his spirituality together with an analysis of his writings,
interviews, and homilies with a particular focus on the themes of mercy and joy.
Presenter: Tom Petriano, Ph.D.
Offering: $100 - $25 deposit required to hold your reservation
Saturday, July 16, 2016
10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
FILM DAY! COMEDY, TRAGEDY AND THE CROSS
We will explore how the Cross and Resurrection are revealed through both the comedic and the tragic events in our everyday lives.
Come and enjoy a film in the morning, a film in the afternoon with a discussion following both. A delicious lunch is served and
celebration of the Sunday Vigil Mass concludes our day.
Your Guide: Fr. Larry Lewis, M.M.
Free Will Offering for films – please register
Lunch $20 please call to reserve your spot.
ONGOING PROGRAMS AND SERIES
CONTEMPLATIVE SINGLES at the Maude Adams House
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2016: June 19, July 17, Aug. 21
Join other faith-based singles as we explore God’s desire for each of us and discuss our call to action in the Ministry of Single
Life.
Facilitator: Joan McGovern, Cenacle Staff Associate
Offering: $35 each month. Lunch included - $15 deposit required to hold your monthly reservation
CENTERING PRAYER AFTERNOON at the Maude Adams House
Sundays, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2016: June 19, July 17, Aug. 21
DVD by Thomas Keating O.C.S.O., Centering Prayer, and discussion. You do not need to have any experience, simply the desire
to rest in God’s Presence. “Be still and know that I AM God” (Psalm 46:10).
Facilitators: Sr. Margaret Rohde r.c. and Diane Robinson
Offering: Freewill Registration Required