1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
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November 9,
2014
The Dedication the
Lateran Basilica
ST. FRANCIS
OF
ASSISI
29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY
Telephone: 757-7435—FAX #757-0469
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org
Parish Staff:
Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor
Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus
Deacon David Campbell
Deacon Jean Cantave
Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation
Deacon James Byrne
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am– 3:30pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm
Closed 12:30pm—1:15pm Daily Evenings: By appointment only
Parish Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 4:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon
5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass)
Monday—Friday: 8:30am
Holy Days of Obligation: as announced.
Faith Formation
(1st through 8th grade)
Religious Education Coordinator:
Deacon Allan Longo: 754-6436
Sacramental Life
Baptism:
Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm
Parents should contact the
Rectory before the birth of the
child. Both parents must come
for an interview with the priest
or deacon. Class also required
after the interview.
Sacrament of
Matrimony:
Please call the rectory at least six
months in advance for an
appointment with a parish
priest. A marriage preparation
program is required.
Penance/
Reconciliation:
Saturdays 2:00—3:30pm
Also by appointment
Anointing of the Sick:
Every second Monday after the
8:30am Mass. Also anytime by
calling the rectory at 757-7435.
Music Ministry
Adult Choir Director: Lynn M. Wilson
Junior Choir Director:
Marianne Craven 368-3141
[email protected]
Youth Band Coordinator:
Greg Gullotti: 516-449-4346
[email protected]
Organists: Theresa Bissex 759-1372
Shira Fishkin
Youth Ministry Program
Ivonne Porpora: 499-3780
[email protected]
Pastoral Care
Road Angels: 261-4837
Communion to the Homebound: 514-9916
Ministry of Consolation
& Bereavement
Diane Lake: 499-0395
Liturgical Ministry
Lector & Eucharistic Ministers
Marilyn Reilly: 261-2093
Ushers
Paul Sepp: 368-7673
New Parishioners
Every family should be properly
registered. Please stop in the sacristy
after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office
during office hours to pick up a
census form.
Devotional Life
First Friday
9:00am—10:00am
8:00pm—10pm with
Benediction
Catholic Conversion
R.C.I.A.
Parish Programs
Trinity Regional
School
1025 Fifth Avenue
E. Northport
Principal: Jeanne Morcone
Office: 261-5130
Please call the rectory.
Liturgy of the Hours
In church Wednesday at
8:00am
Rosary:
Daily at 8:00am and 9:10am
Holy Hours
In the church
Wednesdays: 7:00pm—8:00pm
Fridays: 2:00pm—3:00pm
Pastoral Advisory Council
Neil Coscio, Chairperson:
261-0816
Haitian Mass
Every 3rd Saturday: 6:30pm
Deacon Jean Cantave :923-0556
St. Vincent de Paul
Society
Meets semimonthly in the
auditorium.
651-2655
In-Home Pre-Cana
Seasonally in hosts home
Coordinators: 271-3566
Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo
Little People’s
Liturgy
Sundays at the 10:00am Mass.
Louise Mordarski: 796-2070
Rosy Mandel: 651-8431
PB&J Gang
3rd Sunday of the month
Leslie Kulewicz: 754-2132
Ivonne Porpora: 499-3780
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Mission Statement:
St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives
through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments. We are
sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God’s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and
dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer, liturgical celebrations
and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all
people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable.
In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the “good news”
of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action.
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, November 9, 2014
8:00am St. Francis Parishioners
10:00am Edward Thompson, Sr.+, Barbara Kelly+,
Anne & James DeCarmine+, Kate Porto+
12:00pm Florence Peluso+, Carmelo Zaccaria+,
Josephine Tortorice+, Josephine Hurtisova+
5:00pm Youth of St. Francis
Monday, November 10, 2014
8:30am John Neuner+
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
8:30am Catherine & Frank Lobasso+
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
8:30am Lucia Mc Clarey-Triolo
Thursday, November 13, 2014
8:30am Michael Lorenz+
Friday, November 14, 2014
8:30am Lucille Preta+
Saturday, November 15, 2014
4:30pm Eleanor Timmes+, Mildred Klemfuss+
Sunday, November 16, 2014
8:00am St. Francis Parishioners
10:00am Kate Porto+, Joan Montaigne+,
Diane Riggs+, Lorraine Fiordelis+,
James Gargiulo+
12:00pm Helen Czech+
5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Joey Geiss+
Ministers for Saturday and Sunday
November 15th & 16th
Saturday
4:30pm
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Lisa Love,
Anne Attivissimo, Ingrid DeJoie, Lois Greaux
Lector: Mary Schlaikjer
Altar Servers: Christian & Michael Finnegan
Sunday
8:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Rosemarie Esteibar, Joan Collins,
Germulee Osse, Helen Flanders, Carol Queally
Lector: Gawaine Esteibar
Altar Servers: Vincent, Anthony & Nicholas Alfiero
10:00am
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan Longo,
Lorraine Longo, Louise Mordarski, Carol Nucci
Lector: Joe Dissler
Altar Servers: Lucas & Giancarlo Porpora
12:00pm
Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jim Byrne, Barbara Beller,
Jeannine Tiemann, Kathleen Dyckes, Lynda Kremmelbein
Lector: Paul Papa
Altar Servers: Elias Smith
5:00pm
Eucharistic Ministers: Ivonne Vega-Porpora,
Judith Torchon
Lector: Michael Kitakis
Altar Servers: Michael Young, Olivier Michel
Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital
Eucharistic Schedule
First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month
Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby
November 16th: *John Bligh, Joe Clines, Charles Giordano,
Bob Kiley, Tom Lemp, Lisa Love, Ivonne Porpora, Chris Torns
Please pray for the sick of the Parish
Bruna Ambrose, Albert Arbeeny, The Bauge Family, Susan Bitonti, Frank Bitonti, Josephine & Christopher Caiozzo,
Elizabeth Caroll, Ruperto Caruajal, Patrick Cashin, Gianna Cerulli, Roy Chowdry, Nina Crilly, Patricia Davis, Walter Dichurt,
Susan DiSalvo, Joseph & Peggy Dissler, Walter Fay, Liam Forstor, Paul Gabel, Joe & John Geiss, Kathleen Gleason,
Sandra Henrich, Mary Ellen Hess, Victoria Hren, Gus Hueber, Bonnie Inzalaco, August Justesen,
Courtney Kane, Frank Kotasek, Don & Eileen Lammers, Kathy La Russo, Janice A. Lewis, Peter LoRe, Gil Lorenz,
Clementina Maldunado, Carol McDonald, Sean McGrath, Danielle Nicosia, Barbara Nigro, Joan O’Neil, Felix Perkowski,
Philip “Gene” Phelan, Debby Quartin, Regina Rakowski, Mark Russell, Lillian Sanchez, Eleanor A. Thompson,
Rose Varghese, Leslie Malone Walker, Frank Ward, Daniel Wilbur, Marlene Wyleczuk, Flori Young
November 9, 2014
Ministry Fair
This weekend we continue our
Stewardship of Time, Talent
& Treasure with a Ministry
Fair - a showcasing in the lower
church after all Sunday morning
Masses of our various
opportunities for Christian
Service offered here at St.
Francis. We combine the “Fair”
with a very nice Hospitality Continental Breakfast and coffee, tea, etc. Don’t miss
out, join us downstairs, meet friends and neighbors and
experience the warmth of parish life. No pressure, this
is not a “recruitment” drive, but a number of members
from different ministries will be standing near the
signs indicating their ministry ready to explain them
with you. The following Sunday we will have an
opportunity at all the Masses to “sign up” for a
ministry. A “sign up” means that you get a “thank
you” note from myself as Pastor and a phone call from
the head of the ministry. Only if you are then satisfied
that you can handle the ministry do you begin to get
called upon, get assigned or go to the appropriate lists.
No sudden commitments imposed without you being
fully aware. We want you to not only come aboard but
stay aboard and truly enjoy your ministry. The
Christian life is all about “true joys”-yes, there are
crosses and burdens but ministries are “joys” because
the right ministry for you is an exercise of the gifts and
fruits of the Holy Spirit. He is always a spirit of joy,
peace and fulfillment!
Meet me at St. Louis, Louie, Meet me at the fair!
Meet me at St. Francis, Frannie, Meet me at the Fair!
Faith-Sharing (Small Groups) for Advent
Prepare spiritually for Christmas. Everybody knows
how hectic Christmas can be. Take time out this year
for a low pressure but structured way to prepare your
soul for Christmas. The true “Christmas spirit” must be
nurtured and coaxed along! Hence this parish-based
Advent program hosted here at St. Francis by our corps
of deacons (and pastor). Last year the Lenten Program
was a huge success and we tried to add more to it this
year. The other period of preparation during our
liturgical year is called Advent. It is fast upon us and
offers us four weeks of preparation. Sign-up sheets
will be available in the bulletin. Fill out one and get it
back to us in the collection basket or drop it off at the
rectory or mail. But this year, just do it, sign up and
don’t miss out. After all, even in Bethlehem on the first
Christmas night everybody did not get to see the Christ
Child. Be among the shepherds and the kings this year!
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St. Francis of Assisi
Ministry Fair
At
TODAY
After the 8, 10 & 12:00 Masses
Come and hear about the different
ministries at St. Francis
*EMs, Lectors & Ushers
are sponsoring this hospitality
EM & Lector
MEETING
Monday, Nov.
17th
at 7:30pm
Lower Church
The Rectory,
Pastoral Care
and Religious Ed
Offices
will be closed
Tuesday
November 11th
for Veteran’s Day
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Time, Talent & Treasure
Fostering Stewardship as a way of life
(Regular Sunday Offertory)
Last Sunday’s weekly offering: TBA
Last Year’s Sunday offering: $8,398.00
10/26/2014: $9,412.50
Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!!
Bulletin Reflection
As we pray today for an increase of spiritual gifts, we are
reminded by the Bishops’ Pastoral on Stewardship that good
stewardship of the Church “means cherishing and fostering the
gifts of all, while using one’s own gifts to serve the
community of faith.”
Living Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who
use their God-given gifts to serve others, especially through
our parish’s ministries as well as out into
the wider community.
November 9—Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time:
In today’s Gospel Jesus challenges us to “stay awake” by
taking time to seriously look at ourselves, the priorities of our
lives, and how we are growing spiritually.
Ask yourself “What would Jesus Christ do?”
and then put your gift in the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul poor box so that those who
are suffering will be able to celebrate
Thanksgiving.
SUNDAY READINGS for next week, November 16th
Proverbs 31:10–13, 19–20, 30–31
The author describes “a worthy wife” as holy and just,
hard-working and generous. She shall be valued by her
husband and praised by many.
1 Thessalonians 5:1–6
Paul urges the church to “stay alert” and prepared for the
coming of the Lord, for we do not know the day, and
Discipleship should be constant.
MaƩhew 25:14–30
A parable: a master gives three servants different amounts to
care for in his absence. Upon his return, he rejoices in the first
two’s stewardship, but punishes the third’s laziness.
Send us your email if you would like to start
receiving “Bringing Home the Word”, a weekly
message based on the Sunday Scripture readings.
Healing Mass
at St. Francis
Wednesday
November 12th
Prayer & Praise 7:30pm
Mass 8:00pm
Celebrant:
Fr. Peter Kaczmarek
Pray overs after Mass
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All are welcome
to bring a portion of their
Thanksgiving Diner to Mass
with them on the day.
Suggested items:
Bread, Baking,
Apple Cider, Wine
Father will bless the
Thanksgiving Food
and your Families
during the Mass.
Thanksgiving Blessings to All!
Please keep in your
prayers our deceased
friends and relatives
Stephanie O’Connell
Robert Luna
Jeff Froh’s book,
“Making
Grateful Kids
is available for $10
at the Rectory
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Catholics for Freedom of Religion is honored to
present: Most Rev. Bishop Andrezj Zglejszewski
Come hear Bishop Andrezj Zglejszewski share his
story of living in communist Poland in the 1970’s
and 1980’s under oppression and denial of religious
freedom. Despite these bleak circumstances, he
found courage and strength with God’s grace and
persevered in following his calling. Hear his
message of hope and gratitude.
Nov. 18th 7:30pm
St. James Church
429 Rt. 25A Setauket, NY 11733
Www.CatholicsforFreedomofReligion.org
The Faith Direct program gives you:
• A convenient and consistent way to support St. Francis of
Assisi by electing to use direct debit from your bank or credit
card account.
• The opportunity to support our parish even if you are absent from Mass for travel or illness.
• A solution to a situation I know many families face on
their way to Mass: where did I put my envelopes?!
24/7 Prayer
Ministry
Call 631-514-9916
Pray With
Deacon Dave Campbell
Road Angels
are needed to drive parishioners
to and from doctor appointments.
Please call the
Pastoral Care Office
if you can help!
261-4837
Our Lady’s
Home Visitation Program At
St. Francis of Assisi
The statue of
Our Lady of Fatima
will be visiting the home of:
11/21/14 Rosy Mandel
11/28/14 Barbara Magali
12/5/14 Fran Azzara
12/12/14 Rosemarie Esteibar
12/19/14 Dawn Chaffin
If you would like to be added to the
list, please call
Barbara 631-757-1794 or
Louise 631-796-2070
Join us for prayer & coffee
after Mass on Tuesdays
in the lower church.
November 9, 2014
The Most Reverend William Murphy
Bishop of Rockville Centre
The Sacred Heart Institute
Invite you to the Annual St. Agnes Lecture
3pm Sunday, Nov. 16—Seminary Chapel
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin
Archbishop of Dublin
“The Church in Ireland and the Future”
Schedule
3:00pm Welcome and Introduction
3:15pm Presentation by
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin
4:15pm Informal Reception
5:15 Evening Prayer
Pre-Registration Required
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
440 West Neck Rd. Huntington, NY
631-423-0483x102
[email protected]
Bible Study
Wednesdays11:00am
In the parish hall
For information, call Jeanie 631-663-5191
The weekly St. Francis
Booster Club Winner is:
Cecelia McGann!
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“…love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one
another in showing honor. Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent
in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction,
persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones,
exercise hospitality.”
Romans 12: 10-13
RESPECT LIFE NEWS
“The joyful love with which our parents
welcomed us and accompanied our first steps
in this world is life a sacramental sign and
prolongation of the benevolent love of God
from which we have come.” Pope Benedict
XVI, Homily of the Holy Father, On
Occasion of the Fifth World Meeting of
Families, July 9, 2006
National Night of Prayer for Life will be once again uniting
parishes in an effort to end abortion through Eucharistic Adoration
and prayers of reparation. Spanning the feasts of the Immaculate
Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe’s 1st apparition to St. Juan
Diego, we shall pray 9 PM Monday, December 8th through 1 AM
Tuesday, December 9th here at St. Francis of Assisi Church.
Please save this date as we pray through the intercessions of Our
Blessed Mother for the establishment of a Culture of Life.
Intercession for Life: Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran
Basilica in Rome
For all those grieving from the loss of a child: that they may find
in our loving God strength, refuge and help in this time of distress.
We pray to the Lord.
Word of Life: “Every person—no matter how vulnerable or
helpless, no matter how young or how old, no matter how healthy,
handicapped or sick, no matter how useful or productive for
society—is a being of inestimable worth created in the image and
likeness of God. This is the dignity of America…the ultimate test
of her greatness; to respect every human person, especially the
weakest and most defenseless ones, those as yet unborn.”—Pope
John Paul II, “Apostolic Journey to the United States and Canada:
Farewell Ceremony,” September 19, 1987
Our St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner especially needs Pampers,
Luv’s, and Huggies diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6, unscented baby
wipes, unscented baby wash, and coupons for baby items. Our
infants and toddlers are growing and need warm clothing for the
winter months. We are happily anticipating the birth of a precious
baby to be born anytime! Always, we thank Our Lord through the
intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Francis for your
loving care of our precious babies. Need assistance? Wish to join
our St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner team? Please call our rectory
at 631-757-7435.
The Life Center of Long Island at 631-243-2373. Call for help
with a crisis pregnancy, healing after an abortion, or to donate
baby equipment. Please bring donations of baby equipment such
as cribs, strollers, and car seats to their Deer Park location as we
cannot accept them at our Church. The Life Center’s Life Line is
open 24 hours, 7 days a week at 631-243-0066.
Tickets are $50.00 and are
available in the Rectory.
Your ticket is entered to win Every Week!
Please continue to pray each day for our
precious babies—born and unborn—and their parents!!!
Pray the rosary for the conversion of
America’s heart to end abortion.
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St. Francis
Youth Ministry
St Francis Teen Ministry is
committed to providing our teens
with opportunities for growth
through faith, fellowship, service
and leadership.
Youth Ministry events and activities
are open to all high school students.
Come and see what we are doing
and bring a friend.
Nov. 9, YM Meeting 6:30pm-8pm
in the Parish Hall
St. Francis Christmas Pageant
December 21, 2014
During 10:00 Mass
Sign-Up Sunday and rehearsal…
November 23rd, in the Parish Hall, after the
10:00 Mass, for children 4 and over.
Children should know what part they would
like to play. Parts will be assigned by lottery
during this rehearsal. Children need to be at
all rehearsals.
Volunteers will be asked to sign up to aid with
rehearsals, Pageants and
refreshments. Many hands
make lite work!
Next Rehearsal Dates:
Dec 7
Dec. 14
If you have any questions,
please contact Barbara
Morgan at 757-1635.
GOD - UNITED
NEWS
Please join us at
our next
PB&J Gang date:
Sunday,
November 16th
6:30-8:00pm
Hip hip hooray! We made an amazing 522
sandwiches at our last PB&J Gang.
Thank you to all who helped! Loving hands,
Caring hearts, Spreading joy,
is a very good thing.
Come and join us in spreading the joy.
PB&J gang can help satisfy your
service hour requirements
Please bring donations of Bread,
Smooth Peanut Butter & Jelly!
“I am only one but I can do something, and what I
can do with God’s help, I will do”
-St Francis of Assisi
Jr. Choir
Boys and Girls, grade 2-7—Come join
the St. Francis Children’s Choir.
Rehearsal will be from 11-11:30,
after Sunday Mass.
Marianne Craven—368-3141
[email protected]
St. Francis Rocks !
Come check out the 5 pm Sunday Mass
and see what it’s all about !
For information about the Youth Mass
Contact our Youth Music Coordinator Greg
at [email protected]
November 9, 2014
Thirsting for Healing?
Living Waters Center is a counseling center which
provides the Healing Waters of Counseling, Prayer and
Love to those who come through our doors.
Our therapists are rooted in the prayer that is a basic part
of our Catholic Tradition and Faith. Living Waters
Center provides individual, family, couple and group
therapy. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more
information, please call 631-754-3990
or go to our website livingwatersli.com
or email us [email protected]
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PRAYER FOR OUR
MEN AND WOMEN
IN MILITARY SERVICE
O prince of peace, we humbly ask
Your protection for all our men and
women in the military service. Give them unflinching
courage to defend with honor, dignity and devotion the
rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil,
Please guard our churches, our homes, and our schools,
our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who are
within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its
peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an
early peace with victory founded upon true justice.
Please instill in the hearts and minds of people
everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and
good will toward all. Amen.
Fall Open House
Sun. Nov. 16,2014 1:00pm
Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY
516-323-4000
PRESENTED BY LOONEY TUNES
All Young Adults – you are invited to join us for Fellowship
… Inspiriting Speakers … and Honest Answers ….
At our next Faith on Tap!
Monday, November 17, 2014
Topic: “Where is God Calling Me … How do we hear God
through the Chaos”
Speaker: Sr. Gina Fleming, OP Co-Director of the National
College Preaching Conference and the Promoter of Youth for
the Dominican Sisters of Amityville, NY
Join us at Lily Flanagan’s, 345 Deer Park Avenue,
Babylon, NY Doors open at 7:00 – come early – get
something to eat – meet new friends – re-connect with old
ones! Talk begins at 7:30