Saint Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church
33 New Hyde Park Road, Franklin Square, New York 11010-3692
Deacons
Joseph Benincasa
Frank Gonzalez
Music Director
Jennifer Wells
Trustees
Dennis Canese
Marion G. Dreyfus
Parish Social—Outreach
Ministry
Maureen Russell
Pastor
Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Figliozzi
Associate Pastors
Rev. Johnny Mendonca
Rev. Charles N. Srion
Rev. Allan Arneaud
Faith Formation
Coordinator
Debbie Hurley
Retired Priest in Residence
Rev. William D. O’Rourke
Parish office: (516) 352-0146
FAX: (516) 326-7427
Faith Formation: (516) 354-4554
Outreach: (516) 775-0840
Web Site: www.stcatherineofsienna.org
Sunday Masses
Saturday: Saint Catherine Chapel, Sienna Center 5:00PM
Church 8:00PM
Sunday: Church 7:30AM, 9:30AM and 11:30AM
Saint Catherine Chapel, Sienna Center 9:00AM,
11:00AM and 1:00PM
Weekday Masses
Monday through Saturday: 8:00AM
Parish Office Hours
990 Holzheimer Street
Monday to Thursday, 9 AM—8 PM
Friday, 9 AM—7 PM
Saturday, 9:00AM—4:00 PM
Sunday, 10:00AM– 1:00PM
Parish Membership
New members are welcome to our parish family and should
register at the Parish Office. All are invited to join our many
and varied Parish Ministries and Societies.
Getting Married?
Please make an appointment with a priest or deacon
before making social arrangements.
Prayer Life
Adoration: Fridays 9:00AM-9:00PM in the Saint Catherine
Chapel, Sienna Center
Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday after the 8:00AM Mass
Parishioners with Special Needs
The Church & Saint Catherine Chapel, Sienna Center are
accessible through the doors on the right side of the
Church, where two buildings meet. The Sienna Center is
Parish Social Ministry Outreach Hours
accessible through front door. An elevator is available
995 Lutz Street
through main door of Sienna Center (left side of stairs)
Monday through Friday, 11:00AM-1:00PM
which allows access to Church as well.
Thursday, 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Assisted Listening Devices are available in the Church,
1St Saturday of the month 11:00AM - 1:00PM
for the hearing impaired. Please ask an usher if you need
Additional hours by appointment only.
one.
Special Needs Advocacy: Dr. Priscilla O’Connell may be
Anointing of the Sick
reached by calling the Parish Social Ministry Office at
There is a communal Anointing of the Sick on Thursday 775-0840, if you have additional needs to be addressed.
during the 8:00AM Mass. Please notify a priest if anyone is Mass for those with special needs, family & friends is
sick at home.
celebrated on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 3:00PM
Emergency sick calls at any time: Call 352-0146
Saint Catherine Chapel, Sienna Center.
We Celebrate Baptism
We celebrate welcoming new people to our parish through
Baptism. Call the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Children: Celebrated every Sunday at 2:00PM
(except Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday - January – June 2014)
First & Third Saturdays at 12:30pm Beginning July 2014.
Prep. Class: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30PM
(pre-registration is required)
Adults: Adults to be Baptized or Confirmed are invited
to call the Parish Office for assistance.
Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00PM-5:00PM and 7:30PM - 8:00PM
Professional Therapy & Counseling
Family, marriage, and individual therapies, provided by New
York licensed therapists, are available to our parish. Call
Dr. Giuliani, Catholic Counseling Ctr., 631-243-2503.
Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 11, 2014
SANCTUARY LAMP
During the week of May 11,
the Sanctuary Lamp will burn in our Church
In Memory of Robert Thornton
With the Prayers of Robert, Vincent,
Christopher, & Mary Grace Thornton
(May 12 - May 18)
MON.
8:00 AM
May 12 - Sts. Nereus & Achilleus;
St. Pancras
Mother's Day Novena
Maryann DoNohue
TUES.
8:00 AM
May 13– Our Lady of Fatima
Mother's Day Novena
Francine Cardella
WED.
8:00 AM
May 14– St. Matthias
Mother's Day Novena
Peter Brandel
THURS.
8:00 AM
May 15– St. Isidore
Mother's Day Novena
Tom Florez
FRI.
8:00 AM
May 16
Mother's Day Novena
Dr. Maria Teresa Bautista
SAT.
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
May 17– St. Damien de Veuster
Mother's Day Novena
Daniel Imbrenda
Thomas & Patrick Collins
Angelo Lorenzo
Josephine MiGliore
Edward O'Halloren
Vera Whalen
8:00 PM
SUN.
Church
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30AM
Sienna Center
9:00 AM
11:00AM
1:00 PM
BREAD AND WINE
During the week of May 11,
the Bread and Wine used at Masses will be
In Memory of
Maria & Rocco Recine & Lina Marini
With the Prayers of Maria Simone
OUTREACH
Work We Do To Help Others This Week Is
For Louis Marino In Thanksgiving of God’s Special
Blessings
With the prayers of Mary Ammirati
PARISH ‘IN HOME’ PRAYER PROGRAM
Host Family/Individual:
PILGRIM STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA
MAYRA CESAR PAYANO
May 18—5th Sunday of Easter
U.S.NAVY
Esn. Anthony Patrick Huskisson
For the People of the Parish
Mother's Day Novena
Frank Verde
USMC
Sgt. Patrick Brady
PFC Erik Jacobsen
LCpl Michael P. Kelly
Patricia E. Porter
Robert Heinimann
Eleanor Hartmann
PRAY for DECEASED and their Families:
Paolo Bonasia, Gregory S. Claire, Alice Lande,
Kerry Aalbue, Gina Savage, Colette Stampe.
ET3 Peter J. King
E3 Thomas Mannle
USAF
Chaplain Col. Msgr. Mark Rowan
Airman 1st Class. Phil Gautiere
U.S.ARMY
Maj. Thomas Babbitt
Cpl Thomas R. Kroez, Jr.
Maj. Catherine Babbitt
Sgt. Michael Salemi
Cpl. Christopher Montes Capt. Richard Babbitt
M. Sgt. Peter Jacobsen
Cpl. Joseph Blaikie
Lt. Col. Christopher Congalise
Robert Vitale
PFC Conor Bonaventure
PRAY for the SICK:
Karl Westhauser Jr., Mary Wallace,
Maureen Daddino, Wyatt Wilson, Al Martino,
Loretta Rosano, John Lattuga, Ann Parazzelli.
MISSION STATEMENT
As members of St. Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Parish, we are committed by our Baptism to spread the teachings of Jesus Christ by living our faith in loving service to all people. Inspired by the Holy Spirit and through worship and
prayer, we use our time, talent and treasure, to nourish the soul, care for the needy, minister to the alienated, nurture
the children and WELCOME all people into our community of faith.
From Msgr. Figliozzi
Scriptural Reflection for the Week
“[Jesus ] himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so
that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. By his
wounds you have been healed.” (see 1Peter 2:20b-25)
Could it be that Peter’s triple denial of Jesus and then the
three times Jesus asked Peter “do you love me?” could
make Peter so crystal clear in expressing the heart of the
Gospel with these words from his first letter? I think we all
have to say “Yes”. First seeing what happened to Jesus in
his arrest and crucifixion and then seeing the Risen Jesus
and being asked by him about love had a life changing
effect on Peter. Peter realizes that we are only made
whole because of the hurt, the love, Jesus was willing to
undergo because of us and for us. Jesus is teaching all of
us about what love truly looks like. Love is beautiful and
real when there is present that element of laying down one
life’s, one’s plans, one’s desires, for someone else. On this
Mother’s Day 2014, we acknowledge the love that mothers
have for their children in loving us this way, the way Jesus
loved!
Mother’s Day 2014
Our novena of Masses begins on Sunday, May 11th.
Please place your prayer request in the envelope provided
and place in any collection at weekend Masses.
“Through a Mother’s Eyes: What Children Teach Us”
Please read this interview with Helen Alvaré which is
found in today’s bulletin
Festival Volunteers Meeting
Is this Monday, May 12th, at 7:30pm in the Sienna Center.
All CAPTAINS and VOLUNTEERS should attend this
meeting for important updates. All NEW volunteers are
welcome to attend this meeting to sign up for this year’s
festival as well.
Mission with Al Barbarino
From May 19-21 at 7:30pm in the Sienna Center. See
the flyer in today’s bulletin with more information.
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Thank you to all who have made pledges to this year’s appeal. All who have yet to pledge are encouraged to do so
asap so we can maximize this year’s rebate and make it a
major fund raiser for the parish.
Last Weekend’s Collection
$13,131.00
Thank you for your support of your parish.
One Final Thought
“God has invested all his love in creating human
life. That is why we are not entitled to destroy it, especially we who know that Christ has died for the
salvation of that life. Christ has died and has given
everything for that child.”
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
Stewardship…..
Reflection
Jesus says, “I came that they may have life,
and have it to the full.” Good stewards are
grateful for the gifts of life and joyfully share
their abundance with others.
Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards in
our parish who respond and give thanks for
God’s blessings by sharing their gifts of time
and talent in service “to and through” our
parish ministries.
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n. a form of public worship;
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the celebration of the Eucharist
Saint Catherine of Sienna Parish
LITURGICAL CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
May 2014
(Month of Our Lady)
18 Fifth Sunday of Easter
25 Sixth Sunday of Easter
29 The Ascension of the Lord
(Holy Day of Obligation)
31 Mass in Italian
(7:30PM St. Catherine of Sienna Chapel)
Scripture Readings for
the NEXT SUNDAY. . .
Fifth Sunday of Easter
5.18.14
Reading I Reading II Gospel -
Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7
1 Peter 2: 4-9
John 14: 1-12
For weekday readings visit our diocesan website at
www.drvc.org and go to THE DAILY READINGS
Easter Season Prayer
(Pray daily through Pentecost Sunday - June 8th)
Lord,
The resurrection of Your Son
has given us new life and renewed hope.
Help us to live as new people
in pursuit of being an example to others.
Grant us wisdom to know what we must do,
the will to want to do it,
the courage to undertake it,
the perseverance to continue to do it,
and the strength to complete it.
We ask this through Jesus, our Savior.
AMEN
EASTER : GOD’S GREATEST GIFT
By Rev. Johnny R. Mendonca
We sometimes tend to think of the last week in December as the greatest
gift-giving time of the year, but we are not now thinking about material gifts.
The Easter Gift is no less than the Gift of Life itself: A Life which brings us
into a relationship with God. A replacement of the Life which man lost in the
Garden of Eden. The Gift of Life is the fulfillment of God’s promise to
redeem us to Himself – to buy us back to that original relationship we had
with Him before the fall. It was accomplished through the death of Jesus on
the cross when He said, “It is finished.” Yes, Jesus gave His life for us. That
is the Gift!! A Life for a life. But death on the cross was not the end.
On Easter Sunday morning, the grave was empty. Jesus had Risen, in a
Resurrected Body; sometimes touchable, sometimes invisible, but with New
Life, which no one could ever take from Him again. This make us hold our
breath in awe? Thanks- giving? Here is the evidence of God’s great love
made clear to us in our history book, the Bible? HE IS RISEN! -- ALLELUIA
This Great Gift has been purchased, paid for, and presented for us to
receive.
We have the opportunity to either accept this Greatest of Gifts, so lovingly
provided for us, or just set these days aside as an annual celebration. May
we think seriously about reaching out for this treasured gift of Life and enjoy
it for Eternity ! John 1:12
I would like to quote Pope Benedict XVI who helps us understand this Gift,
he said, "Jesus did not seek recognition during his public ministry but chose
instead to preach the sometimes difficult truth of “his sacrifice of love. Jesus
was not a Messiah who aspired to an earthly throne. He did not seek popularity to conquer Jerusalem, and indeed, he desired to go to the Holy City to
share the fate of the prophets: to give his life for God and the people."
Pope Benedict made his remarks from gospel according to St. John in which
Jesus reveals to the multitude in Capernaum that he is “the living bread
which came down from heaven,” and that “if any one eats of this bread, he
will live forever.” The crowds who had previously been enthused by the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, are now dismayed as
Christ clarifies that this bread that he “shall give for the life of the world” is, in
fact, his “flesh.” “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” many protested,
according the gospel.
The realization had sunk in, that the “loaves, broken for thousands of people, would not result in a triumphal march, but predict the sacrifice of the
cross, when Jesus became the bread broken for the multitude, the body and
blood offered in atonement for the soul of the world.”
Jesus knew exactly what he was doing in addressing the crowd “to break
their illusions and, especially, force his disciples to decide.” The result was
that Christ's words did “dampen enthusiasm and cause many disagreements” among his disciplines such that “many of them no longer followed
him.” Jesus wanted to make clear that “he was sent to offer his life” and that
“those who wanted to follow him had to join him in a deep and personal way,
participating in his sacrifice of love.”
Hence he subsequently establishes the Sacrament of the Eucharist at the
Last Supper so “that his disciples may have in themselves his charity and,
as one body united to him, extend in the world his mystery of salvation.”
May we always hunger for the Greatest Gift of his presence in the
Eucharistic sacrifice, wherein Jesus gives us his very self as food and drink
to sustain us on our pilgrim journey to the Father...
Blessed Easter Season to you all.
FOR 50 DAYS
we
REJOICE!
During this Easter Season we have much to celebrate … children and adults of our
parish have received and will receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist,
Confirmation and Marriage. At the Easter Vigil, the vigil of all vigils, more than 650
faithful assembled witnessed seven individuals receive the Sacraments of Initiation
(Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation). All were welcomed to our parish family with
applause and smiles of joy.
Many parishioners here and in surrounding communities are demonstrating their faith
during this Easter Season by displaying an Easter Lamb in the front window of their
home. Have you seen it; do you have in your front window? The month of May many
of our girls and boys receive their First Holy Communion; others are united in Holy
Matrimony.
People participating at weekend Masses have commented on the beauty of the grounds
surrounding our Church, Rectory, Sienna Center and Parish Activity Complex. The
sunshine, bright flowers and plants remind us of God’s creation and gifts of nature.
Many will come together for our Parish Mission in two weeks with Al Barbarino who
will lead us in raising our voices in prayer and song. Let us thank God for the good and
joy He bestows and rejoice together in spirit during this special season. Continue to
celebrate the season praying the Easter Season Prayer daily through Pentecost Sunday,
June 8th! (See Liturgy Page for prayer. Our Easter LAMB is available in Church and Sienna Center
Lobby and at the Welcome Desk located in Parish Activity Complex.)
I thought it would be good to remind everyone of our current
parish Bulletin submission policies.
ALL submissions must be emailed to:
[email protected]
Please indicate the ministry and date to be printed in the
subject line.
All Bulletin submissions must be received no later than Monday @ noon prior to the Sunday of
publication (i.e.— Monday 5/12/2014 @ Noon is the deadline for the 5/18/2014). Anything received
after due date/time will be held for the following Sunday.
When Monday is a holiday, submissions must be received noon the Friday before.
There are also special early due dates for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays
that will be announced in the Bulletin. Watch for further details.
Please create your document in Microsoft “Word” or “Publisher” and attach it to your email.
Other formats, including pdf files, may not be compatible and therefore can’t be used.
Please limit your submission to 1/4 page. If you feel it needs to be larger, please indicate this in
the body of the email and I will do my best to accommodate you.
I appreciate your understanding and cooperation and look forward to working together to keep
our parish well informed!
If you have any questions, you can reach me on Mondays at 352-0146 ext. 403
Devonnie Gordon, Bulletin Editor
Pope to Argentinian youth: The Church is your Church
Pope Francis has urged young people in his native Argentina to “be Church” and trust in
God’s mercy. In a video message broadcast in Buenos Aires on April 26nd, for the National
Youth Day, the Pope reflected on the Gospel stories of the young Apostles, the prodigal son
and the widow of Nain.
“Who are you?” – Pope Francis asked the young men and women gathered at the Planetarium in the capital’s Palermo district. The Pope asked them whether they were like the first Apostles, enthusiastic fans at the outset but unable to really
follow Christ because too weighed down by their attachment to worldly things? Or like the prodigal son who – after having wasted his father’s inheritance – comes back to feel his father’s embrace of mercy? Or dead like the widow’s son? “If
you are dead” Pope Francis said “know that Mother Church is crying for you” like the widow and that “Jesus Christ can
bring you back to life”.
Repeatedly Pope Francis spoke of God’s mercy and encouraged the young people to trust in God’s forgiveness. “Even the
Apostles faltered, Peter denied him ,Judas betrayed him”, but it is then – he said - that we can truly encounter the Lord in
the midst of our sin.
Concluding, the Pope spoke especially to the young women present: "You are on the path of those women who followed
Jesus , through thick and thin”. Women, he observed, “have this great treasure to give life , to be able to give tenderness,
peace and joy” that men “don’t have”. “You are women of the Church” concluded Pope Francis. “The Church is female, it
is like Mary. This is your place. Being Church, forming the Church, being with Jesus, with tenderness, to accompany the
Church and help it grow” .
Saint Catherine of Sienna
Parish Social Ministry (Outreach)
OUTREACH PANTRY REQUEST
We are in need of Canned Fruit, Soup and
Mayonnaise. Thank you for being the hands of
Christ to those in our parish who are in need!
Remember that we’re here for you if you need assistance. All information is kept strictly confidential. Call
us at 775-0840 EXT 412.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Children receiving their First Holy Communion are
required to attend their one scheduled FIRST HOLY
COMMUNION PRACTICE. Dates and times are as
follows:
Special Need Respite Night
We welcome all parents/guardians with special needs
persons to take a couple of hours for themselves while
we enjoy your special needs person (ages 5 to adult)
and their siblings. We invite them to spend time with our
specially trained and enthusiastic volunteers. They can
play ball in the gym, enjoy board games, painting, puzzles and arts and crafts. We also offer pizza and/or
chicken fingers for dinner. Our next evening is:
Friday, May 30, 2014 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE A PLACE SO THAT WE
CAN MAKE APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR
THE EVENING. We welcome all those interested, or
those who would like to volunteer, to contact the St.
Catherine of Sienna Outreach Office 352-0146 x 412
and speak to Maureen for more information.
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy
burdened, and I will give you rest.”
MAY 17th First Holy Communion Ceremonies:
10:30am—practice date and time:
Tuesday, May 13th at 4:00pm
12:30pm—practice date and time:
Tuesday, May 13th at 5:30pm
MAY 18th First Holy Communion Ceremonies:
9:30am—practice date and time:
Wednesday, May 14th at 4:00pm
11:30am—practice date and time:
Wednesday, May 14th at 5:00pm
Please note: Children will meet in the church
promptly at their scheduled time. Children will be
dismissed from the church. Children will not be
permitted to leave unless accompanied by an
adult.
Matthew 11:28
FESTIVAL 2014
2014
VOLUNTEERS
We welcome new and returning volunteers annually. Help is always needed, especially in the
following areas:
SET UP, FOOD PREP, SERVERS, HOSPITALITY, MARKETING, SECURITY and FIRST AID
Our next meeting will be on Monday, May 12th, at 7:30pm, Mt. Carmel Room- Sienna Center.
If you can assist in any of the above ways, please call the Parish Office@516-352-0146.
ST. CATHERINE OF SIENNA
PARISH MISSION
May 19th — 20th—21st
7:30pm in the Sienna Center
“Living Our Catholic Faith In
Today’s Secular World”
With Al Barbarino
Join him as he speaks and sings at Masses on
May 17th & 18th
Al Barbarino is a Lay Franciscan with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal,
(Fr. Benedict Groeschel’s Community) and is a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Throughout the years in this apostolate, he has recorded CDs/Videos and traveled around the
world. He speaks on our faith in a most practical, everyday level. Through all the support of his
recordings, he helps the poor and homeless, of the St. Padre Pio Shelter, Croatian Relief
(International Outreach) and for the poor, wherever he sings.
Al works in the NYC prisons for incarcerated youth as a counselor.
He has many stories to share!
Invite family members and friends to hear
Al Barbarino preach about
“Living Our Catholic Faith In Today’s Secular World”
&
Wednesday, June 25 thru Sunday, June 29
San Paolino Mass—Saturday, June 28th at 5:00PM
RIDES— ‘Pay One Price’ every night
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
‘SUPER’ Discount Price
for rides ONLY AVAILABLE after Masses for limited
time beginning weekend of May 16/17 at our Festival Table located in our Sienna
Center Lobby.
Additional Discount Coupons will be available in local businesses and at our Welcome Desk in the
Parish Activity Complex beginning in June for ‘POP’ bracelet.
DJ’s
CHILDREN’S GIGLIO—
Friday Evening
approximately 7:00PM.
The youngsters carry at
SAN PAOLINO GIGLIO—
Saturday Evening
See the Giglio ‘Dance’ at
two Lifts: 6:30PM & 10:00PM.
Music Every Night!
THE
DEVOTIONS
Perform Sunday Evening!
DANCING
Under the Stars & at Café Sienna
ZEPPOLES — Food, Drinks, Desserts
Everyday gather with family and friends nightly
in outdoor setting or indoors at Café Sienna
Super 50/50 Raffle —
Drawing Sunday Evening
Ra
Tickets available prior to & during Festival.
Be an ANGEL SPONSOR!
Show support for your parish.
CONTACT PARISH OFFICE AT 516-352-0146 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Kiddie Camp: ages 3 - 6
Children’s Camp: 7- 10
SUMMER FUN for Everyone!
June 30th—August 1st
(Closed July 4th in observance of Independence Day)
Come for the entire season of 5 weeks OR select the weeks that work for you
OR join us for the day. Regular Day (9AM-3PM) or extended day (9AM-6PM)
GROUPS ARE FILLING UP! TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
“At Camp Sienna we recognize
that each child is a unique gift
from God. We create a safe,
supportive, and fun summer environment where every child can
make memories
Game Truck
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY TO GUARANTEE
A SPOT FOR YOUR CHILD!!!!! DON’T MISS OUT!
Bouncy
Laser Tag
Camp Sienna is inspected by the
Nassau County Dept. of Health
twice yearly. Inspection reports
concerning such camps are filed
at 106 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.,
Uniondale, NY. Inquiries can be
made Mon.—Fri., 9 AM to 4:45
PM at (516) 227-9711.
Girl Scouts Receive Religious Award — REGINA COELI
The Regina Coeli Award is a Catholic Girl Scout religious award offered to all Junior Girl
Scouts. Girls of Saint Catherine of Sienna Parish in the West Hempstead/Franklin Square
Girl Scout Association were recipients at the Girl Scout Convocation held at Saint Agnes
Cathedral. Medals were presented to Gabrielle Amalfitano, Emily Blattberg,
Alexa Damkohler, Kristen Hopper, Isabella Magliaro, Alyssa Paino, Julia Ruppert,
Isalbella Zaromatidis by Most Rev. Andrzej Zglejszewski, the newest Auxiliary Bishop
of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
Congratulations Girls!
This Catholic religious award helps each girl become more aware of God’s presence in her daily
life, especially within her home, her Girl Scout
Troop and her community under the care and
protection of her special patroness, the Blessed
Mother. Girls work with a trained consultant or
parent and are encouraged to work in a group
setting. Participation in a Day of Recollection is
required and a girl makes an average commitment of at least 6 months to complete her work.
If you or a girl you know may be interested in learning more about the Girl Scout Catholic Religious
Awards contact Mrs. Eleanor Molina, SCS Girl Scout Coordinator, through the SCS Parish Office at
516-352-0146 or via email at [email protected].
Baby's kick dissuades pregnant model from abortion….
London, England, May 1, 2014 / 07:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A 19-week pregnant
model who had said she would have an abortion to further her career in U.K. reality
television now says that feeling her unborn baby kick made her turn away from an
abortion clinic. “I just couldn’t do it,” Josie Cunningham told U.K. tabloid The Mirror.
“I really thought I would be able to but I couldn’t. I’d felt the baby kick for the first
time 24 hours earlier and I couldn’t get that feeling out of my head.”
Cunningham already has two sons, ages six and three. “I’d forgotten what the feeling
was like. It was magical. It was like the baby was telling me not to go through with it.”
She said the kick “took me totally by surprise” and was “a real boot.”
“I never imagined how hard it would be to have an abortion after that.” Two weeks
ago, the 23-year-old model had said she was a candidate to appear on the U.K. reality show Big Brother, but started considering an abortion after the show’s producers “suddenly turned cold” when they learned she was pregnant. “This time next
year I won’t have a baby. I’ll be famous instead,” she said. Her remarks about wanting an abortion in order to pursue other
offers to further her career, fanned by the media, had triggered a backlash against her in social media and criticism from
other media personalities.
However, the day before her appointment, Cunningham felt the baby suddenly begin to kick. That night, she began watching videos of abortions of unborn babies close to Britain’s 24-week legal limit. “What I saw horrified me,” Cunningham
told The Mirror. She said she felt “physically sick” in the taxi drive to the London abortion clinic the next day; she was
shaking and “burst into tears.” “I wanted to throw myself out of the moving car to get away. I had my hands on my bump
and I had the strongest feeling I couldn’t let anyone take my baby away,” Cunningham said. “As soon as I realized I was
going to keep the baby, I felt happy – like a weight lifted.” Cunningham is still angry with those who criticized her plans to
have an abortion, saying “no one had the right to threaten me and publicly humiliate me the way they did.”
However, she added that her mother is supportive and excited by her decision to keep her baby.
“I lost control and I wanted to be famous so badly I lost sight of what matters,” she reflected. “I’m disgusted with myself
and I’m sorry – not to the haters but to the child I’m going to have. Now I’ve made this decision I am determined to be a
good mother just like I am to my other children.”
FILIPINO MASS
Come join us to celebrate the Mass
in Honor of our
“Birhen NG Antipolo Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage”
on Sunday, May 18th
at 3:00PM
In the Saint Catherine of Sienna Chapel.
History: The virgin of Antipolo is a 17th Century Brown Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary venerated by Roman
Catholic in the Philippines. The Statue depicting the Immaculate Conception of Mary, is enshrined at the Antipolo Cathedral in the city of Antipolo Rizal Province, Philippines. The Statue is the most celebrated images of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, gaining devotees since the mid 19th century. From May to July each year, the town of Antipolo
attracts millions of devotees from all over the country and abroad.
BUS TRIP
June 7, 2014
Knights of Columbus
Twelve Apostles # 5001
Pickup: 990 Holzheimer St. FS.
Pickup Time: 7:30am
Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
in Litchfield, Ct
Angels on the Road is visiting Our Lady of Lour des
Shrine in Litchfield Ct where we will explore the Way of the
Cross, Montfort House, The Grotto and more. We will also
attend Mass and have a delicious chicken luncheon all at the
Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield Ct.
Includes:
Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation, Lourdes Shrine, Time
on grounds, Way of the Cross, The Grotto, Mass and more.
Chicken luncheon at Shrine.
All You Can Eat Buffet Dinner en-route home. All Taxes
and Meal Gratuities
Price: 89.00pp
Make checks payable to AMAZING DESTINATIONS
For More Information Call Maryann
(516) 352-0082 or (516) 209-2256
Thank you to all who supported our Spring Fling Dinner Dance on Saturday April 26th.
Sun. May18th K of C NYS Pilgrimage to Our Lady of
the Island Shrine in Eastport 10:30 am is the Rosary
Walk followed by Mass at 11:30 at the shrine. Bring
the family. All are welcomed
Sat. May 24th laying of the Flags at our veterans
graves this Memorial Day at Pinelawn National
Cemetery. The ceremony starts @ 6:00 am at the
cemetery followed by retirement of damaged Flags
and breakfast at Msgr. William Delaney Council 110
Merritts Road Farmingdale (at no Charge). All invited
friends and families bring the kids. We will be meeting
by St. Catherine's Rectory Parking lot @ 5:30 am
Sharp to carpool. If anyone needs a ride meet at the
rectory parking lot or call the GK (516) 384-7862.
July 12th is our Annual Lido Beach Picnic (Details to
Follow)
MEETING NOTICE:
Next Officers meeting will be on June 2nd @ 7:30pm
Next General Meeting will be on May 12th @7:30pm
(notice change in date)
Sacred Heart Academy Hempstead, New York
Catholic High School Entrance Exam Prep Course
August 18-22, 2014
Cost: $200 (includes all materials)
Two sessions are available.
For information and applications,
please call: 516-483-7383 ext. 249
MARIAN HEALING MINISTRY
Continuing the Marian Healing Ministry of
Fr. Dennis Kelleher CSsR there will be a Healing Mass at
St. Anastasia’s Church, 45-14. 245– TH Street Douglaston—
Little Neck, NY 11362
On Tuesday, May 13,2014 (Feast of our Lady Of Fatima)
7:00PM—Rosary, Mass & Healing Service.
Celebrant: Fr. Augustine Fernando, assisted by Deacons
Joseph Mercolino, John Dennehy and Michael Vicinanza.
Music: Tony Owen .
For more information contact St. Anastasia’s Church
@718-631-4454
Parish Office