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Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan
505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596
516-746-6585
516-746-6055 (Fax)
The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law
Mission Statement
We, the parish family of the
Church of Saint Aidan,
strengthened by the Eucharist and
encouraged by the Word of God, welcome all,
for we recognize that everyone is a child of
God and no one should be excluded.
Guided by the Holy Spirit through
prayer, we strive as one to build the Body of
Christ. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith
formation, fostering lay leadership, promoting
social justice, engaging our youth in every
aspect of parish life, and offering care and
compassionate service to all.
We invite everyone to walk with Jesus
and experience His healing power and love.
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 31, 2014
How great is the goodness of the Lord!
The Pastoral Staff
Rev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108
Rev. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105
Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106
Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In Residence
Deacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558
Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557
Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412
Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130
E-mail address [email protected]
St. Aidan School
(Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203)
(Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303)
Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, Principal
Ms. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal
Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405
Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401
Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext. 9406
Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408
Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410
Youth Ministry
Mr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403
[email protected]
Pastoral Council - ext. 9592
Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey,
Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn,
Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson
Buildings & Grounds Department—ext. 9122
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Saturday Evening: morning mass 9:00 AM
evening masses 5:00 and 7:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM
*Liturgy of the Word for Children
Daily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:15 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday
Morning Prayer
8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday
Baptism
Baptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rd
Sunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents’ class on the
2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. For
baptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101
Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Penance/Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from
12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or by
appointment.
Marriage
Arrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9
months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must be
arranged through the parish.
Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the Sick
The anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass on
the 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound may
receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharistic
ministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory ext. 9101.
Adoration
First and third Fridays of the month 12:45-3:00 PM in the Church.
12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
Weekday
1 Cor 2: 1-5; Lk 4: 16-30
6:30 AM
Zachary Possemato
9:00 AM
Matthew Oliveri (34th Birthday Rem.)
12:15 PM
Helen Bonner
5:30 PM
NO MASS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
Weekday
1 Cor 2: 10b-16; Lk 4: 31-37
6:30 AM
Clemen Sanglay
Vincent Ciccarella
9:00 AM
(10th Anniversary Rem.)
12:15 PM
Anne Eckhoff
5:30 PM
Ursula Koch (12th Anniversary Rem.)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church
1 Cor 3: 1-9; Lk 4: 38-44
Joanne Kempton
6:30 AM
9:00 AM
Doris Giackette
12:15 PM
Marie Gregorio
5:30 PM
Frank Mortillo (Birthday Rem.)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Weekday
1 Cor 3: 18-23; Lk 5: 1-11
6:30 AM
Philip A. Ryan (3rd Anniversary Rem.)
Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of Clinton &
9:00 AM
Tinghitella Family
12:15 PM
Felice Borgia
5:30 PM
Daniel C. Reilly (Anniversary Rem.)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
Bl. Teresa of Calcutta, Religious
1 Cor 4: 1-5; Lk 5: 33-39
Mary Robertson (10th Anniversary Rem.)
6:30 AM
Students of St. Aidan School and
9:00 AM**
Anna F. Oliver
12:15 PM
John Sinon
5:30 PM
Brian O’Rourke (5th Anniversary Rem.))
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2014
Weekday
1 Cor 4-6b-15; Lk 6: 1-5
9:00 AM
Rina Fellin (Anniversary Rem.)
12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration
1:30 PM
Carina Sorenson/Michael Bianco
Nuptial Mass
4:00-5:00 PM Confession
5:00 PM
Patricia Tennis (Birthday Rem.)
Mae & Frank Abruzzo
Virginia Metzler
Parishioners of St. Aidan
7:30 PM
SUNDAY, September 7, 2014
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ez 33: 7-9; Rom 13: 8-10; Mt 18: 15-20
7:30 AM
Adeline Di Napoli
**School Mass
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued)
9:00 AM
Deceased Rosarians Jean Markowski and
Eileen Becker
10:30 PM Anna Palma (1st Anniversary Rem.)
12:00 PM Patrick & Catherine Whalen
Louis F, Lofrese (7th Anniversary Rem.)
Josephine Petronella (1st Anniversary Rem.)
5:00 PM John J. Sullivan (1st Anniversary Rem.)
FLOWER MEMORIAL
In Loving Memory of
FRANK TRIVIGNO
First Anniversary Remembrance
3/19/96-8/31/13
(Main Altar)
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
FIRST WEEK
Theresa Pampalone, Holy Cross, Nesconset, NY
Steven Raguso, Our Lady of Angels, Brooklyn, NY
Angela Troia, St. Mary, Manhasset, NY
Agostino Lo Bello, St. Luke, Whitestone, NY
Sofia Sanchez, St. Aidan
Stuart Parkes, Church of England
SECOND WEEK
Bobby Joe Brown, St. Aidan
Elizabeth Alger, Our Lady of Victory, Centerville, MA
THIRD WEEK
Carina Sorenson, MD, Baltimore, MD
Michael Bianco, MD, St. Mary’s, Greenwich, CT
Annalisa Menduni, St. Paul the Apostle, Brookville, NY
Vincent Cice, St. Aidan
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED
SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia
Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father
Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan,
Roseanne Mushorn, John Moore, Rita
Amendola, Diana Coscia, Brian Crowley,
Madeline Zapolski, Margaret Fitzgerald
DECEASED: Anne Thompson, Cecilia Callahan-Dannenberg
and for all those who have died serving our
country.
Please honor the custom of the Catholic Church by remaining in place until the conclusion of the Recessional
Hymn.
August 31, 2014
ANY DIRT?
Just yesterday, Wednesday, Pope Francis really hit the nail on the head.
He was speaking at a general audience and warned about gossip and division in the parish. He is an eminently practical man and realizes that the
day to day life in a parish has certain inherent problems and chronic difficulties. He spoke about two: gossip and division.
Gossip is, of course, a perennial popular entertainment. People like
to know and they like to tell. Some gossip is perfectly harmless and
normal. We all like to know what is happening in our place of work. It’s
really not sinful to say that Mr. So and So may be getting a promotion
and Miss X really enjoyed her vacation. Nor is it wrong to speculate. For
example, clerics like to talk about who may become the pastor of such
and such parish or who may become the head of some important organization in the diocese. Parishioners like to wonder where the pastor went
on vacation and for how long. No harm in that. (If you really want to
know, I went to one of my former parishes, St. John the Evangelist in
Center Moriches, and did a little pastoral work and relaxed. I must admit
I came back here several times to keep my eyes on things.)
On the other hand there is gossip that is at the least uncharitable and at
the worst malicious. A great rule is to try to say only good things
about people and avoid the critical and unkind. There are times, of
course, when it is right and maybe even obligatory to criticize. God has
given us the faculty to judge and it is not being judgmental, for example,
to criticize a public figure who advocates abortion and/or euthanasia.
That is simply being a responsible Christian. Jesus warned against
judging: “Do not judge lest you be judged.” (Cf. Mt. 7:1 ff) The judging
he is talking about is rash judgment—judgments made without knowing
the facts. Also we must remember that the motives and guilt or innocence
of another can in the last analysis only be judged by God Himself. Let
me give a very simple example. If somebody steals my car (God forbid!),
I can certainly say that he was very wrong to do so. On the other hand, I
do not know what possessed him to do such an evil thing. Perhaps he has
mental problems. Who knows? We have to leave the judgment of motives to God. We are only human and limited.
In every parish there is always disagreement about how things should be done. The fact
is different parishes and pastors emphasize different things. No matter what you do,
you can never please everybody in a parish, a school, a company or anything! A
parish is supposed to be a community of charity, compassion and understanding.
We all have different approaches. The thing is to respect each other. Our enemy, the
devil, loves division in the Church or in a parish. It allows him to work fulltime and at
the same time it can paralyze (at least partially) the efforts of the Church or the parish.
Time is spent on useless arguing and discussion while people continue to fall away. The
same is true in any family. If you spend a lot of time listening to a family member
who loves to cause trouble, you are wasting your energy. Spend your time on loving each other and don’t bother arguing too much. It only achieves sadness and unhappiness.
The Pope says we should look for the good in one another and not the bad points. He is
so right. I am going to renew my own efforts in this direction and hope you will do the
same.
Happy Labor Day!
In Jesus and Mary,
Monsignor James M. McDonald
In today’s second reading, St. Paul exhorts the Romans to total stewardship.
Brothers and sisters, he urges… “offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy
and pleasing to God.”
STEWARDSHIP
08/25/13
$23,183
08/24/14
$22,576 (-2.62%)
Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish.
Next weekend’s second collection is for FOSA (Friends of St. Aidan)
MASS TIME CHANGE
Beginning September 8th, the 12:15 PM daily will be changed to 12:30 PM.
FRIENDS OF SAINT AIDAN (FOSA)
SECOND COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 6TH/7TH
Friends of St. Aidan is a fund that was established with the sole purpose of
providing tuition assistance to those families who are not able to pay for
Catholic Education at Saint Aidan School only. These are members of our
Saint Aidan School family that are being faced with the difficult decision
of leaving the school because of a traumatic event (job loss, family problems, etc.) in their
lives that makes paying for a Catholic Education impossible.
The reason we established FOSA is due to two factors;
1-The Diocese Tomorrow’s Hope Fund has been depleted and more families are looking
toward it than ever before to help pay for Catholic Education.
2-We can no longer pass the burden on to the other families in the school.
Perhaps you might consider a donation as a memorial to a loved one. At a time of loss
many families inquire about memorial donations to our school and our parish. This is a
wonderful opportunity to memorialize a loved one. We have memorial cards that are sent
to the families of the person for whom the memorial has been purchased acknowledging
the gift.
The funds we raise will only go to those families in need as determined by the Pastor and
Principal.
Donations envelopes are available in church and in the Rectory office. For information
please call Lynn Przeniczny at (516) 746-6585 x9104.
If you can’t feed a hundred people,
than feed just one
–Mother Theresa
Make a difference. Make the hope and dream of
Catholic Education a reality.
Make a donation.
Thank you and God Bless!
MAY WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS?
In an effort to improve communication with our parishioners, please send us your email address
so that we can keep everyone up-to-date on important events that might occur from time to time
in between Sunday bulletins. Please email it to [email protected].
SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES - MONTHLY SINGLES GATHERING
The monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, September 6th at 8:30 PM at St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Avenue, Williston Park. Our monthly gathering for singles includes discussion, meditation and socialization. $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and
beverages will be served. For information please contact Ray (516) 561-6994 or
[email protected].
Are you or someone you know seeking to complete the
sacraments?
Do you know someone that wishes to join the Catholic
Church?
You are invited to meet the RCIA Team!
Come and explore your needs and hopes in a prayerful way. Ask a friend that might be seeking
a faith, a way to get closer to Jesus. Spend an hour with the RCIA Team (Right of Christian Initiation for Adults.) Talk about what you desire at this time of your life, perhaps what Jesus is calling you to. You
or your friend will not make any commitments, just conversation and questions about how we can help you.
Welcome to all!
When:
Where:
Time:
Tuesday, September 9th
The Finamore Center (across from the church)
7:30 PM
ST. AIDAN SCHOOL
“JUST WE TWO”
St. Aidan School will host a weekly “Just We Two” program
for children between the ages of two and three years accompanied by his/her parent or caregiver. The teacher-directed program will introduce your child to
the idea of a school setting in a preschool classroom and allows bonding time for you and your
child in a fun environment. There is an age-appropriate craft, free play, snack time (snack provided by parents for their own child), story, simple songs and finger plays.
September 2014 Session:
Meets:
Begins:
Cost:
Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 AM or 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
September 16, 2014
$90
If you are interested please contact the school at (516) 746-6585 x9202 to register.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Coping with Grief:
A Difficult But Important Journey
When a loved one dies, a period of grief usually follows. It is almost impossible for humans to experience loss without feeling some kind of grief.
Grief can be painful, confusing and overwhelming. To share with others
who are experiencing what you are experiencing can be supportive and
healing. A Bereavement Group for people whose loved one has died
(parent, spouse, sibling or friend) will be held in the Peter & Paul Room of
the Finamore Parish Center by trained Bereavement Facilitators.
TUESDAYS:
9:45 AM
THURSDAYS: 7:15 PM
COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS
September 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
October 7th & 14th
September 11th, 18th, 25th
October 2nd , 9th , & 16th
November 13th
Please call the Parish Social Ministry office at (516) 746-6585 x9408 to register.
“The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide.” Henri Nouwen
WILLISTON PARK SUMMER EXERCISE PROGRAM
The Fall-Winter classes will begin on Friday, September 12th and on Tuesday, September 16th at 9:45 AM and will continue on each Tuesday and Friday to the end of the year. Classes will continue to be held at the Williston
Park Village Hall. For information please call Margo Bores at (516) 7418491.
JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
There will be a meeting on Sunday, September 14th from 1:00-2:00 PM in the Convent Meeting room. Please bring dues of $15.00 - $16.50 for new members, your calendar, pen and pad.
If there any girls ages 11-18 who would like to join the Junior Catholic Daughters, please call
Adele Lamere at (631) 608-3104.
ST. AIDAN ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
Please attend our Corporate Mass for deceased Rosarian’s, Jean Markowski and
Eileen Becker on Sunday, September 7th at 9:00 AM. If weather permits, please
assemble in the St. Francis Garden before Mass (8:45 AM).
Saint Aidan School
GRADES 1-8: School will begin on Tuesday, September 2.
School hours on Tuesday will be from 8:00 to 11:30 AM. All new students in
Grade 1-8 should report to the office for assignment to their rooms on Tuesday. Wednesday,
September 3 is an early dismissal at 11:30 AM. Starting on Thursday, September 4, school will
be in session from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
KINDERGARTEN: Orientation for Kindergarten students will be on Wednesday, September 3
from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Parents must provide TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM
SCHOOL. On Thursday, September 4 Kindergarten will have an
11:30 AM dismissal. Bus children may come to school on the buses; however, ALL CHILDREN
MUST BE PICKED UP AT 11:30 AM. Full day sessions begin on Friday, September 5.
5 FULL DAY PRE-K: There will be a brief orientation for parents only on Thursday, September 4 from 9:45 to 10:15 AM. Students will begin with abbreviated sessions from 9:00 to 11:00
AM on Friday, September 5 and Monday, September 8.
Parents must provide TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL on Friday and
Monday. Full day sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 9. The session hours for the full
day Pre-K are from 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM.
3 FULL DAY PRE-K: There will be a brief orientation for parents only on Thursday, September 4 from 9:45 to 10:15 AM. Students will begin with abbreviated sessions from 9:00 to 11:00
AM on Friday, September 5 and Monday, September 8. Parents must provide TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM SCHOOL on Friday and Monday. Students in the 3 day Pre-K
program will begin full day sessions on Wednesday, September 10. The session hours for the
full day Pre-K are from 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM.
NURSERY: Orientation for parents and students will take place as follows:
Nursery-1 – 10:00 – 10:30 AM on Monday, September 8
Nursery-2 – 1:00 – 1:30 PM on Monday, September 8
Our Nursery program will begin on Wednesday, September 10.
Applications for the Afterschool Program are available online at www.staidanschool.org. These
applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, September 2. The Afterschool Program
(from dismissal until 6:00 PM) will be available beginning on Thursday, September 4. Children in
Pre-K – Grade 7 are eligible for the program.
For information call (516) 746-6585 x9202 (lower school) or (516) 746-6585 x9302 (upper
school).
A ngel V oices
and
B ells
Dragan Ivanov Bubalo, Director of Music
ST. AIDAN CHOIR
Mass:
Rehearsal:
Ages:
Sundays
Thursdays
16+
12noon Mass
7:30p – 9:15p
Adults, High school and College Students
GIRLS’ CHOIR
Mass:
Rehearsals:
Ages:
Sundays
Tuesdays
9–15
10:30a Mass
3:00p – 4:30p
Grades 4–8
ANGEL CHOIR
Reagan Stone, Assistant Director
Mass:
Rehearsal:
Ages:
Twice a month
Tuesdays
7–9
10:30a or 9a Sunday Mass
3:15p – 4:00p
Grades 1–4
WOMEN’S ENSEMBLE
Mass:
Rehearsal:
Once a month
Thursdays
12noon Mass (with adult Choir)
6:45p – 7:30p
CELESTIAL CHOIR
Mass:
Rehearsal:
Ages:
Sundays
Tuesdays
Fridays
12–14
St. Aidan School Ensemble
10:30a Mass + Special masses
3:15 -4:30p
11:30a - 12p
During school independent reading
Grades 7–8
Musical evaluation required.
TEEN HANDBELL CHOIR
Mass:
Rehearsal:
Ages:
Once a month
Saturdays
13+
12noon Sunday Mass
6:00p – 6:45p
Grades 6 - adults
ST. AIDAN SCHOOL BELL CHOIR
Mass:
Rehearsal:
Ages:
Once a month
Tuesdays
10–14
10:30a Sunday Mass
2:15p-3:00p
Grades 5–8
NEW: BOYS CHOIR
Rehearsal and Mass: TBA
Ages:
7– 14
(Experimental, pending interest)
The Church of St. Aidan has one of the largest church music programs in the New York Metropolitan area, with more than 120 active members. They have sung
at CARNEGIE HALL, LINCOLN CENTER’S “Avery Fisher Hall” and recorded for Telecare Catholic TV. They have performed together with the Vienna
Boys Choir at Christmas Concerts. Members of the Music Ministry put their time and dedication into enhancing the liturgy with the beauty of sacred music. The
Music Ministry hopes that its presence fills the hearts of the faithful and gives them a sense of joy and fulfillment. Choirs sing at our Christmas Concert, Spring
Concert and other music events. IF YOU LOVE MUSIC, PLEASE CONSIDER SHARING YOUR TIME AND TALENT WITH THE CHURCH. Call the
Rectory at (516) 746-6585 x9130 or email [email protected] if you are interested in becoming a member of any of the choirs.
Catholics for Freedom of Religion
Preserving Freedom for All
“Being Catholic is no longer a spectator sport”
We are all called to standup, speak out and pray to maintain our
1st Amendment right to freedom of religion as it is currently under
attack right here in America.
To preserve religious freedom we must understand it. Freedom of Religion,
the gift of God to each person, is guaranteed to Americans by the 1st
Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. Freedom
of religion insures that our beliefs and morals can guide our private and our
public lives. It is not limited to Freedom of Worship inside the Church.
Upcoming events:
The next meeting of CFFR scheduled for Wednesday, September 17th at 7:30
pm in the St. Aidan Convent Community Room.
Tom Ranker, General Counsel of the Rockville Centre Diocese will speaking
at the following Parishes:
September 16th
September 22nd
September 24th
St. Bernard, Levittown at 7:00 PM
Our Lady of Mercy, Hicksville at 7:30 PM
St. Matthew, Dix Hills at 7:00 PM
VIRTUS TRAINING CLASS
There will be a Virtus training class here at St. Aidan Parish on Saturday, September 13th at 9:00 AM in the Finamore Parish Center. Anyone who is involved in any way in the parish, school or sports programs must attend a Virtus
class. If you would like to attend this class please register at DRVC.org, go to the
education tab and click on Virtus class. For additional information please call
Jim Corrigan at (516) 746-6585 x9401.
MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE PRAYER GROUP
We will meet starting on Wednesday, September 10th at 7:30 PM
in the St. Peter & Paul room in the Finamore Center. All are welcome to join us in praying the Rosary.
2014 Catholic Ministries Appeal
Serving God by Serving Others
Helping to Provide Homes for Children in Need
Michael was 15-years old and already had a history of serious psychiatric disturbances
when he turned to Catholic Charities. He had been only ten when he lost contact with
his family. The state had issued restraining orders against his mother and father for
abuse and they had both willingly given up custody. Social Services felt he was not a
likely candidate for adoption because of his age and history. In a nutshell, he was a kid
facing the world alone, abandoned by everyone he ever knew or loved. That's when he
came to a Catholic Charities’ Teaching Family Home. This unique residential treatment
program matches emotionally disturbed kids with teaching parents. Teaching parents
are married couples who care for the children in their own homes while teaching them
everyday social skills that most of us take for granted.
It was Michael's last hope. His erratic behavior
had left previous social workers wondering if
they could ever get through to him. Jeff and
Linda, a Catholic Charities’ Teaching Family Home
couple, had a hunch they could help him.
They also believed he might have an undetected
developmental disability. They were right. While
there were some serious setbacks, caring and patience paid off.
Today, Michael is a happy son to a loving adoptive parent and is part of a stable
family. Linda and Jeff knew that what Michael so desperately needed was what every
one of us desire; to be loved and accepted unconditionally.
When you donate to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, you provide
support for children like Michael.
You help them to live full and happy lives!
THANK YOU!
2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES
APPEAL
Serving God By Serving Others
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN
2014 GOAL: $174,200
PLEDGED: $129,374
# OF GIFTS:
582
Please remember that our parish receives a refund
if we make our goal again this year.
THE KNIGHT’S CORNER
(Providing information from the Knights of Columbus)
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN? Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves
both St. Aidan and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights
is open to all Catholic Men at least 18 years of age. For information
call (516) 746-8643 or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education
office (516) 746-6585 x9401.
Blood Drive – Corpus Christi Council will assist at the Blood Drive that
will be conducted in Msgr Kirwin Hall on September 28th from 8:00
AM – 2:00 PM. When you donate blood you help bring the gift of life,
please consider becoming a blood donor.
HALL RENTAL – Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is available for rental. For information call Tom at (516) 746-8643.
The Jesuit Collaborative
presents
MEETING CHRIST in PRAYER
an 8 week program rooted in the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola
Offered by
Fr. Damian Halligan, SJ
and
Pat McDonough
Coordinator of NY Ministry for The Jesuit Collaborative
and former columnist for The Long Island Catholic
Participants will meet every Wednesday evening
October 1st - November 19th
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Convent Community Room
OR
Convent Chapel on certain weeks
and be introduced to a variety of prayer formats that
invite you to deepen your relationship to God and others.
For more information, email
Helping You Grow Closer to
[email protected]
Please complete this registration form NO LATER THAN September 15th and send it to :
Fr. Damian Halligan, St. Aidan's Church , 505 Willis Ave, Williston Park, NY 11598
Registration MUST be accompanied with a check for $100 made payable to The Jesuit Collaborative
NAME(S):
_________
EMAIL :_________________________
PHONE: _________________
___
__
You will be contacted by email with more details the week before the program begins
FALL 2014 BIBLE STUDY
I write to invite you to a new Bible study. Together we will
discover the beauty, truth, and riches of our Catholic faith
through the sacred Scriptures. We will investigate God’s
Word, we will deepen our Bible knowledge, and we will
grow in Christ. I could not be more thrilled to begin studying
the letters of St. Paul, specially the one to the Ephesians, together with you this semester.
Below, you will find the registration form with information
about the course. As always, I need you to register early so I
will have supplies ready. You only need to bring your Bible, and if it is possible
the Catechism. We will be together two hours every week, the most important
hours where we will grow in the knowledge of Christ and His love for us. Try
your best to be here! I’ll see you on the 11th!
Toti Conforti
————————————————————–————————————FALL OF 2014 BIBLE STUDY REGISTRATION
BEGINS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
COURSE RUNS FOR 10 WEEKS
CONVENT COMMUNITY ROOM
THURSDAYS 10:00 AM AND 7:00 PM
Name___________________________ Telephone Number__________________
Address___________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address_____________________________________________________
To Contact me: (516) 385-8963
[email protected]
Drop this registration form at the Rectory office.
Do not miss this transformative, spiritual program.
It will bring you to a deeper relationship with Christ.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
This week everything returns to normal. School starts, the children and adults are
going back to regular hours, and, of course, it will take some time to get used to.
The good side of this is you will have time and space to explore God’s call and
will and look into God’s gifts you have received. We have a duty to use His gifts,
to give them away, to acknowledge the Giver.
There is one thing that is absolutely our own, and that is our will. Anything we have can be
taken away, but our will is irrevocably ours, hence nothing really matters except that we conform our will to God’s will and call. What matters is what we let God do to us. I always remember that God sent the angel to Our Lady, not to ask her to do something, but to let something be done. Since God does things better than us, let’s abandon our will to His. Remember
if you give Him only half of you, He can make you only half of a saint.
This week we have some very good CDs. “Real Womanhood” by Lisa Cotter. She gets the
truth about what it means to be an authentic woman.” What’s So Great About Being Catholic?” by Jason Evert who shows us the beauty and treasures of the Faith. He tells us there is
only one reason to be Catholic, because it’s TRUE! “How to Date Your Soulmate” by Jason Evert. He shows us how to practice courtship without compromise. It is rooted in God’s
plan for the human heart. A great CD to give away to couples.
Pray about new opportunities to spread what you learn from these CDs. Watch how the Holy
Spirit will lead the way. Buy one or two or how many you can afford. After you listen to
them give them away! That is the secret to fulfill God’s plan for souls away from Him!
Toti Conforti
The Booster Club is administered by
The Saint Aidan’s School Board.
All proceeds will directly benefit the school.
** Join now for the new school year! **
$30 Annual Membership runs September 2014 - August 2015 - 24 chances to win every month
Weekly
Monthly
Prizes
1 winner @ $25
1 winner @ $50
4 winners @ $20
2 winners @ $25
Monthly Bonus Prizes
$100 in January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November
$500 in March, June and December
Name _____________________________________ Phone ___________________________
Address___________________________________ City, State, Zip_____________________
E-mail address ___________________________________________________
I would like ______ numbers at $30 each.
$________ enclosed
Make all checks payable to Saint Aidan’s Booster Club and return to the Rectory office.
CALLING ALL PFI ALUMNI AND INSTRUCTORS!
You are cordially invited to the
Pastoral Formation Institute of the
Diocese of Rockville Centre
25 Year Celebration
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception Huntington, NY
Mass– 2:00 PM
Celebrated by Bishop William Murphy
Gathering and Reception in McGivney Lounge
Immediately following Mass
Cost: $50.00 per person
To register, visit drvc-faith.org.
For any questions call Debbie Ventura at (516) 678-5800 x223
Please make checks payable to “The Office of Faith Formation” and mail
to:
Office of Faith Formation
Diocese of Rockville Centre
P.O. Box 9023
Rockville Centre, NY 11571-9023
ATTN: Debbie Ventura
Mass begins promptly at 2:00 PM
Doors to the main chapel open at 1:00 PM
“You are the light of the world” (Mt. 5:14)
SECOND ANNUAL
WILLISTON PARK RECREATION COMMITTEE
GOLF OUTING
Friday, October 10, 2014 at Clearview Golf Course
Registration: 12:00 PM Tee Off: 1:00 PM
Early Bird Special $160 after September 1st $175.
Cost includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, golf shirt, box lunch,
dinner and a chance to win various prizes.
Dinner only $50 .
Make checks payable to Village of Williston Park.
Sponsor a hole for $40.
For information and reservations please call Billy Carr at (917) 567-4519.
COMING TO ST. AIDAN PARISH
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, “Everything has its origin in God's love, everything
is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our
hope.”
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!!
FOOD PANTRY: If you would like to donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items, please bring
them to back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Office. The next monthly food drive
will take place on September 6th & 7th . We have a refrigerator for fresh vegetables from your garden, eggs,
dairy products and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. Items for the week are:
The pantry is quite bare-any and all items are
greatly appreciated.
JOHN MCALISTER MEMORIAL MEN’S PRAYER GROUP – will meet in the Fall in the Finamore Center
beginning Wednesday, September 10th and every Wednesday thereafter at 9:45 AM following the 9:00 AM
Mass. All men are welcome to gather together for prayer and friendship.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY –The meetings for this group will begin in the Fall. Please consult the flyer in this weekend’s bulletin for more information.
BLOOD DRIVE: Our next blood drive sponsored by St. Aidan’s Church and the Mineola Knights of Columbus will be taking place on Sunday, September 28th in Msgr. Kirwin Hall from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Please
consider donating blood and saving the life of someone in need. We will need some volunteers to help with the
sign-up on September 21st as well as the actual blood drive. Please look for more details in the next few weeks.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY – Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each
month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New members are always welcome. You need not know how to
knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The next meeting will take place on Monday, August 25th. Please call our office if you would like to receive a blessed prayer shawl or if you know of
someone who would like one. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 x9410.
VOLUNTEERS - We are looking for volunteers who would be available on Thursday mornings at 9:00 AM to pick up
items from Parish Social Ministry to bring to the thrift shop at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection on Campbell and
Center Streets. This is not every week--only when items are available. You would receive a call on Wednesday to see if
you are available. If interested, please call (516) 746-6585 x9408.
“The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide.” Henri Nouwen
PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM– 3:00 PM. Please use the
Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).
THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST FOR LABOR DAY.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre requires ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK? A
ministry includes Catechists to CYO Coaches, Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization
members. Check the Virus Training Schedule and Register Online for a class being offered by several parishes at www.drvc.org.
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES: All students who are Confirmation candidates for Confirmation 2014
and 2015 should submit any outstanding projects, reflections, and/or service hours to the Religious Education office. Candidates who need to schedule a test or interview should also contact the Religious Education
Office as soon as possible. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered on Saturday, October 18th
at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM by Bishop Brennan.
CONFIRMATION REHERSALS: THE FIRST SET OF REHERESALS WILL BE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AT 6:30 PM FOR THE 11:00 AM GROUP AND AT 8:00 PM FOR THE 2:00
PM GROUP.
ATTENTION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PARENTS! REGISTRATION FOR THE 2014-2015
SCHOOL YEAR IS CLOSED!. Late registrations will only be processed on a space available basis and
subject to a late fee. Please contact the Religious Education Office at (516) 746-6585 x9404 as soon as possible for registration materials if needed. A copy of a child’s Baptismal Certificate MUST accompany the
registration for any new students.
CATECHISTS NEEDED – The Religious Education Office is still in need of individuals who can serve as
teachers during the upcoming school year. We have vacancies in both the primary grades (1st – 3rd grades)
as well as intermediate grades (4th – 6th grades) Class sessions are conducted from 4:00 – 5:00 PM and 5:30
– 6:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you are willing and able to serve as a catechist for
one or more of these classes, please contact our office at (516) 746-6585 x9404. Additionally, we can use
additional 7th grade teachers for class on Mondays from 7:15 – 8:15 PM and additional 8th grade teachers for
class on Tuesdays from 7:15 – 8:15 PM.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – We are in need of high school students who can
volunteer to serve our Special Needs Program during the upcoming school year. Our Special Needs Program
meets on Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:30 PM beginning October 2014 through the beginning of May 2015. Training
and support will be provided. For further information please contact Mrs. Elaine Smith at (516) 746-6585 x9406.
SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS – Religious Education Classes for students enrolled Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays will begin the week of September 29th. Class placements are now in progress; all parents should receive
placement notification by September 17th. Please DO NOT contact the Religious Education office requesting
placement information unless you do not receive notification by September 17th.
OFFICE CLOSED – The Religious Education office will be closed Labor Day, Monday, September 1st.
PARENTS OF 2013-2014 HOME SCHOOLED STUDENTS: Please return your child’s completed textbooks and worksheets to the Religious Education office BEFORE SEPTEMBER. Your child will then
receive credit for the last school year and be promoted to the next grade.
ATTENTION 2014 FIRST COMMUNION PARENTS! The Communion videos and Communion Bibles
have arrived! If you ordered a video and/or a bible, please stop by the Religious Education office during
office hours to pick up your order as soon as possible.
PROMISE TO PROTECT PLEDGE TO HEAL-If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to
come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a formal complaint of abuse to the
arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representative, if you desire. The
victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) 5949036.
ADVANCED PRACTICE SEMINARS, LLC-The APS Invitational Open Golf Tournament will be held on
September 29th at the Village Club of Sands Point to benefit our injured soldiers. Andy Cooney and Daniel
Rodriguez (two of New York’s finest tenors) will join us to play in our tournament. Cost: $285 per person after
August 15th $325 per person. For information please contact Dr. Dan Pompa at (516) 287-0917 or [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
FREE FLU SHOTS 3:00-7:00 PM Saturday, September 27th, offered by Catholic Health Services in conjunction with St. Francis Hospital Outreach. Location: St. Aloysius R.C. Church, 592 Middle Neck Road, Great
Neck, NY (in the Parish Center). Contact Person: Gayle Yorizzo ( 516) 487-0374.
FREE PROSTATE SCREENING 3:00-7:00 PM, Saturday, September 27th, sponsored by St. Francis Hospital/Catholic Health Services. Location: St. Aloysius R.C. Church, 592 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY ( NO
PRE-REGISTRATION NECESSARY). A free, simple blood test could save your life. For men over the age of
50, or over the age of 40 with risk factors. For questions, please call ( 516) 629 2013.
SEPARATION & DIVORCE GROUP-An eight week program for those separated or going through the process of divorce. The program is designed to help men and women find encouragement as they explore the emotions and experience often associated with separation and divorce. The group meets on Fridays beginning September 12th at 7:30 PM at St. William the Abbot, 2000 Jackson Avenue, Seaford. For information please Carol
at (516) 432-2241 or email [email protected].
BUS TRIP TO RESORTS CASINO IN ATLANTIC CITY HOSTED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY-There will be a bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on Monday, September 15th. A
bus will take you from the parking lot of the Williston Park American Legion Post 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park at 9:00 AM to Resorts Casino. You need to be at the parking lot by 8:30 AM. The cost is $35.00 with
a return of $25.00 in slot credits. Upcoming trips for 2014 are scheduled the third Monday of each month. The
next trip will be on October 20th. If you are interested please contact: Dot Perry (516) 248-9063 or Honey
Metzger (516) 742-0084.
NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK-Come join us as we celebrate “Song of Pride and Country” on Tuesday, September 9th from 2:00-3:00 PM and tour our beautiful Assisted Living Residence. Contact us at (631)
842-6091 or [email protected] or visit us online at www.dominicanvillage.org. Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic. Fall incentive-Assisted Living Residence move in by December 31, 2014 and we will waive
the $2,000 Application Fee.
FAITH ON TAP-All Young Adults are invited to join us for our next Faith on Tap on Monday, September
22nd at 7:30. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Come early, get something to eat or drink! Speaker: Bishop Nelson J.
Perez, Auxiliary Bishop, Diocese of Rockville Centre Topic: Joy of the Gospel. “The joy of the gospel fills the
hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus” – Pope Francis at Molly Malone’s – 124 Maple Avenue, Bay Shore
NY.