Our Lady
Queen of Martyrs
53 Prospect Road, Centerport, NY 11721
631.757.8184
www.olqmparish.org
November 16, 2014
PASTORAL STAFF
Pastor
Father John D. Gilmartin
[email protected]
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Msgr. T. Peter Ryan
Deacon
John Rieger
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate
Sister Eileen Corcoran
[email protected]
631.757.6250
Children’s Faith Formation
Ninette Euler, Director
[email protected]
631.757.0720
Parish Social Ministry
Kevin Blum, Director
[email protected]
631.754.9045
Administrator: Mary Martin
[email protected]
Assistant: Judy Smith
[email protected]
Youth Minister: Bill Leone
[email protected]
Parish Facilities Director
Alexei Korenevski
Music Coordinator
Deirdre Kupka
Weekend Assistant
Fr. Dowling, Fordham University
PRAY WITH US
Daily Masses
Monday-Thursday at 12pm
Saturday at 9am
Weekend Masses
Saturday at 5pm
Sunday at 8am, 10am and 12pm
Special Needs Masses
Saturday, November 15th at 5:00pm
Holy Days
7:30pm Vigil evening of the Feast
and 9am on Holy Day
CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENTS
Baptism
Second Saturday of each month at 1pm
Preparation class required.
Reconciliation
Saturdays 9:30 -10am and 4 - 4:45pm
Anytime upon request.
Marriage
Contact rectory to make necessary preparations.
Anointing of the Sick
1st Saturday of every month at 9am. Please call
the rectory if you are hospitalized or homebound.
Additional information on our website.
Faith Formation
Our program serves children pre-school through high school (youth group).
Adult Faith Formation
Our adult faith formation has a primary focus of promoting spiritual growth and maturity
of faith in our parish community.
Parish Social Ministry
The Church community calls us to respond to the needs of one another, locally as well as
in Nicaragua, with compassion and care, respecting the dignity of each individual.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs welcomes persons with disabilities.
Special seating and wheelchair area reserved at all masses. Hearing devices available.
~ Our Lady Queen of Martyrs ~
The Passionist’s donation to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
Many of you may be familiar with St. Gabriel’s Retreat House on Shelter Island. Fr. James Verity, a
Passionist priest, founded this retreat house for high school students in 1961. Over the years, more that
120,000 students attended retreats at St. Gabriel’s.
Father John first met Jim Verity when he was in grammar school and Father Jim gave an inspiring
vocational talk. The two had a strong relationship and worked closely together at Catholic Charities.
Jim Verity has passed away and St. Gabriel’s has closed and may one day be sold. The Provincial of the
Passionists, Father Bob Joerger, reached out to Father John in the hopes that this parish would use the
religious articles and furnishings from St. Gabriel’s and have its mission and memory live on here in
Centerport. Our parish will be the new home of the outdoor altar and cross. Father John is consulting
with the staff, parishioners and a liturgical designer to help with the placement and design of the space
for the altar.
This will be a truly unique addition to our beautiful landscape and we look forward to inviting the parish
and the Verity family to an opening Mass in the spring.
If you are interested in learning more about Jim Verity and St. Gabriel’s Retreat House,
please contact the rectory to order a copy of his book, Meant To Be.
The chapel at the Retreat House.
The indoor wooden altar, cross, lectern, candles and chairs inside the chapel.
The outdoor altar and cross.
~ All Are Welcome ~
Congratulations to Barbara and Joe Siniscalchi
on celebrating the Sacrament of Matrimony on
November 1, 2014.
We welcome Jackson James Milback and all of the
children who were baptized this past weekend into our
Christian Community through the Sacrament of Baptism.
Please join us on
Thanksgiving Day as we celebrate the Eucharist.
Mass of Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 27th at 10:00am
The Contemporary Choir will be singing.
OVER 50 CLUB
ANNUAl CHRISTMAS
LUNCHEON
Our annual Christmas Luncheon
will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd
at 12:00 noon at the Centerport Yacht Club.
Cost is $33 per person.
Please call Pat McDonough to RSVP or if you
have questions. (631) 261-4206
Let us always meet each other with a smile.
~Mother Teresa
The season of
Advent begins
this year on
Sunday,
November
30th.
The Liturgical Environment members will once
again have Advent candles and wreaths available
for purchase after all masses on
November 22,23, 29 and 30.
The cost is $5 for candles and $12 for wreaths.
Please remember the importance of family
prayer as we await the birth of Christ and begin
or continue using an Advent wreath each night.
We will have a table with candles at the entrance
of the church.
~ All Are Welcome ~
RE-FOCCUS
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
We will once again be offering a special program for married couples who want to increase
the intimacy, communication and focus in their relationships. This program was offered
here last Spring and was a big success. Couples shared how powerful this experience
was for them and appreciated the insights they gathered which helped to strengthen the
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The RE-FOCCUS Program consists of a couples’ survey and a series of workshops.
During the 3 workshop sessions, facilitated by psychologist Dr. Tom Demaria, general
trend responses from the Re-Foccus surveys will be reviewed. Only common issues that
couples identify in their relationships will be covered in the workshops and we do not
disclose any specific personal and private issues of couples. If couples would like to
review specific issues, they can speak with Dr. Tom in a private session.
The sessions are scheduled for 3 consecutive Wednesday evenings
December 3rd, 10th and 17th at 7:00- 9:00pm.
The program will conclude with a Mass on Saturday, December13th
at 6:30pm where we have the renewal of Marriage vows.
If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact the rectory to make
an appointment with Father John to register for the survey. The Re-Foccus survey, which
guides the content of the workshops, is taken on-line at home prior to the first session.
~ Youth Ministry ~
YOUTH GROUP HAPPENINGS
Meetings
Monday, November 24th -- 7:00pm
Meetings are held in the Community Room.
Bring a friend and come join us!
Questions....comments....suggestions.....
Contact Bill Leone at
[email protected]
~~~~ CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL TEENS ~~~~
Mark your calendars
and save the date for our next
Youth Ministry
Retreat
in the Community Room.
Friday, December 5th @ 6pm
until
Saturday, December 6th @ 3pm.
Please e-mail Bill Leone at [email protected]
to register and reserve your spot. Permission forms will be e-mailed.
Questions.....comments......suggestions.....
Contact Bill Leone
~ Living stories of faith, hope and love~
A mother of three approached OLQM Parish Social Ministry for support and direction.
Due to a series of downsizing she, like many others, has found herself unemployed.
The job search was going nowhere and her unemployment had just run out. She
approached the office of Parish Social Ministry and asked if we could assist.
Our response was multi-faceted, coming from many of the ministries falling under
Queen of Martyrs Parish Social Ministry. A Core Worker was immediately assigned to
her; someone who over a number of weeks would create a relationship and formulate
a plan to move forward. She was given food from our Food Pantry, complemented by
OLQM’s St. Vincent de Paul Society. To provide a weekly supply of food, the family
would be added to the Food Ministry list of participants. Finally she and her family
will be added to the 2014 Adopt-a-Family program.
How can you help?
~ Parishioners like you can show your generosity by participating in the
Adopt-a-Family program, easing some of the burdens that occur around
the holidays.
~ If you have children in Faith Formation, explain why their participation in the Thanksgiving food drive with just one item can make a difference
to supplement a family through Thanksgiving.
~ Contact Parish Social Ministry if you know of any employment opportunities.
~Your weekly contributions to the Food Pantry help tremendously.
These are just some of the ways we as a parish can work towards a long term
resolution to improve the lives of others. If there are other ways you can help, please
contact Parish Social Ministry.
St. Théresè of Lisieux was quoted as saying
“Little things done out of love
are those that charm the Heart of Christ”.
“Faith does not make things easy; it makes them
possible”
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~For Information About Parish Social Ministry ~
~the giving season~
The Giving Season
Youth and Family Volunteer Opportunities
The Giving Season is an opportunity for us, through Parish Social Ministry, to respond to
the needs of one another and by doing so, come to know Jesus. By sharing our gifts, we
are able to provide compassionate care to those in need within our faith community.
Below is a list of community service projects for Faith Formation classes and families.
Contact Maria Ryan for more information and additional events.
Thanksgiving Bags
Operation Christmas Child
Parish Social Ministry is coordinating a food drive
during the month of November. We have asked
for various food items such as stuffing, green
beans, cookies & other sweet treats to fill over 60
bags of food for those less fortunate. Our Faith
Formation Students are included every step of
the way from collecting the food items, decorating
the Thanksgiving themed bags, filling the bags
with donated food, to designing and attaching a
meaningful Thanksgiving card. We are in need of
additional food items for the bags and can use
and extra set of hands to help on
The shoebox is filled with items geared towards
specific age groups and is then delivered to
needy children around the world. The children
that assemble these boxes are able to track the
packages to gain an appreciation of poverty
globally. A small shoebox can teach our children
about the love of God and giving.
Novemember 22nd to distribute turkeys.
Holiday Wreaths and Cookie Bake
for the Elderly and Homebound
This project pairs young children with teens in
a unique way. The younger children can create
Christmas cards and or decorate a wreath
with festive homemade holiday ornaments.
older children bake holiday cookies that will be
wrapped. The project is completed by attaching
a greeting card signed and decorated by all of
the participants along with an advent prayer. This
gift can be delivered by the family or the faith
formation class who prepared it. We welcome
any and all assistance for this program which
will enable us to spread comfort and joy to these
special members of our parish family. Donations
are appreciated to offset the cost of the wreathss.
Please call or visit Parish Social Ministry to reserve
your wreath,or find out about cards or cookie drive
December 4th kits and cookies due
December 6th delivery to homebound
HiHi
There are several ways to support HIHI. Call
ParishSocial Ministry for more details.
Week of November 17th~boxes due
Saint Vincent de Paul Food Drive
Will take place in the community room.
Children and parents are welcome
December 13th 9 am
Adopt a Family
The holiday season can be a challenging time of
the year for many in our community. You too
can be a “Secret Santa” for someone in need.
Our parishioners provide assistance and comfort
in a variety of ways. As a Parishioner you can
select an individual or family in need to “adopt” in
which you purchase gifts anonymously. For many
of these families, this assistance is all they will
receive for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our goal
to supply these families with Christmas gifts and
Holiday food treats
Call to be placed on our list of sponsors
The Giving Tree
Beginning early in December, stop by the
vestibule at the back of the church and take
an “ornament” that has an item needed for
someone in our parish. Please wrap the gift and
tie the “ornament” to the gift. By giving this gift,
you are providing a member of our parish family
the assurance that they are part of a faith
community that cares.
December 19th~gifts due under the tree
~ Parish Social Ministry’ ~
Our Next Respite for Children with Special Needs
Saturday November 22nd
9:30 am~11:30 am In The Community Room (please note new time)
Respite Teen Volunteer Training
Thursday November 20th 5~6 pm
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul ~ Bag Sunday
November 22 & 23
This year bags will be distributed after Mass on the weekend of November 15 & 16. The bags will be
collected before Mass during the weekend of November 22 & 23. Bags may also be dropped off in the
Community Room during the week of November 17th.
For Bag Sunday please donate non-food items which cannot be purchased with Food Stamps such as:
PAPER PRODUCTS
Paper towels Facial tissues
Toilet tissue
Napkins
Diapers
Trash bags
Storage bags
Aluminum foil
Plastic wrap
Pet food
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Laundry detergent
Cleaning powder
Cleaning liquid
Sponges
Dish detergent
Window cleaner
Scouring pads
Bleach
Dryer sheets
Tub & tile cleaners
Air deodorants/sprays
TOILETRIES
Baby wipes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Tooth paste
Tooth brushes
Hair combs & brushes
Deodorant
Hand soap
Liquid soaps
Lotions
Shaving cream
Razors
Sanitary protection
Annual Food Drive~December 12 & 13
This year the Annual Food Drive will take place on Friday and Saturday, December 12 & 13.
Non-perishable food will be collected between 3 and 7 PM on Friday, December 12, and between 8 and
11 AM on Saturday, December 13. Food may also be dropped off in the Community Room during the
week of December 8th.
~Contact Kevin Blum or Maria Ryan at 754-9045~
[email protected] ~ [email protected]
Attention Grade 3 Parents:
Grade 3 Living Our Faith Celebration
Monday, Nov. 17th from 4:30-5:15 PM in the Church
“In the Spirit of Jesus, we reach out to help others.”
Living Our Faith means Sharing with Others! Please
join us for our celebration.
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First Communion Parent Meeting
Tuesday, November 18th at 10 AM or 7 PM
This is the second of our monthly meetings for
1st Communion PARENTS. If you were unable to join us in October,
you can pick up your child’s book at this time. Please make every effort
to attend our November parent meeting.
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Scripture Lesson: Matthew 25:14-30
Don’t Bury your Talents!
In today’s gospel story we hear about two people who do more than is expected of
them, and one person who does nothing with the talent that was given to him.
What does it all mean? God expects us to share our talents with others. This is a
good time of year to think about all that we have been given. Next week we
celebrate Thanksgiving, and we are asked to take some time to be thankful for all of
our gifts and talents.
After that we begin the Advent season, when we are asked to be generous with
those who have less than we do. A lot of emphasis is put on gifts during this time.
Perhaps we can stop and think of the talents that God has given us, and about how
our talents can be gifts to others.
Sometimes we may look at the talents that God has given to others and think that
God hasn't given us very much. We might even be tempted to hide our talent. But
God wants us to use our talents to be all that he intended for us to be!
“HEAR OUR PRAYER”
“Hear Our Prayer”, a book for our
parishioners to write their personal
prayer petitions and intercessions in, is
now available in the back of the church.
A special word of “Thanks” goes out to
Noreen Brittenham, for the all the
beautiful calligraphy used in our All
Soul’s Day Mass for the deceased of the
parish and in our Book of Remembrance.
Thank you, Noreen!
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
RCIA
THE RITE OF WELCOMING
Today at the 8:00AM liturgy three
candidates will declare their intention to
enter the Catholic Church at Easter, thus
expressing publicly for the first time their
desire to become followers of Christ in the
Catholic community. The Church marks
this dramatic step in their lives by a
liturgical ceremony called the Rite of
Welcoming.
Through the Rite of Welcoming, we greet
Diana Benincase, Christopher Benincase
and Burt Young, baptized in another
recognized Christian Church and who wish
to be received into full communion of the
Catholic Church at Easter.
Let us remember them in our prayers as
they begin their journey.
Pope Francis Room
10:00-11:30
Date:
Book:
By:
November 18th
Me Before You
Jojo Moyes
Date:
Book:
By:
December 9th
Defending Jacob
William Landay
Call: Mary Ellen Mack
757-3492
S. Eileen
~ PRAYER AND WORSHIP ~
Bill Ayres shares his reflections on the scripture readings.
November 16, 2014
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
A reading from the BOOK OF proverbs
Some of the words in this passage may seem sexist but remember it was written thousands of years
ago. Since we know how women were treated, then we can understand this as a major step forward in
promoting the status of women. Moving forward to our own time, we must admit that even though the
last hundred years have seen many advances toward women’s rights, we still have a long way to go. More
advances must be made in reducing violence toward women in families and outside of the home and in
providing fairness in the workplace.
There is a great line here that was beautiful and powerful and still is today; “Her husband entrusting his
heart to her”. In marriage, we do entrust our hearts to our partner and receive theirs in return. How
often do you think of that great trust of hearts in your marriage? It is a level of deepest intimacy that is
difficult to maintain but a joy to experience. Let us reflect on this more often and rejoice in it forever.
A reading from the letter of saint paul to the thessalonians
One of the first major crises in the young church was the belief that was shared about the end of the
world. Most people, including Saint Paul believed the end would come in their lifetime and so they were
always to be prepared. Imagine the disappointment when years passed and Jesus did not come back to
lead them to heaven. Many had made untold sacrifices, given up everything for the good of the community. Still nothing! Nothing! Nothing! What were they to do?
Paul tells them not to worry about such things but it must have been a real test and trial for the people.
Yet, they did endure and grow and most stayed faithful. That is not something we think about today but
for our ancestors in faith it was a daily concern. Disappointment gradually was replaced by a true faith
in Jesus and a lasting hope that he would come someday.
REFLECTIONS ON the holy gospel according to matthew
This is one of some forty parables in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Nowhere else in ancient
writings do we find so many parables. Jesus used parables to help his listeners to enter the world as they
knew it but on a much deeper level. They were all about the Reign of God, something radically new
superimposed on everyday experiences.
The third servant who buries the coins because he is afraid is like so many people of every age who live
in fear. Throughout the Scriptures, God tells us over and over “Do not be afraid.” The reign of God, the
knowledge of the true God, the experience of God’s presence in our lives should liberate us from fear.
Tragically, far too many people have lived in an unchristian fear for too long. Saint John tells us “Love
casts out fear.” That is the message of Good News.
~ Stewardship ~ A way of life ~
With the busy times of
Thanksgiving and Advent
season right around the
corner, enrolling in Faith
Direct today is a great way
to ensure your gifts of
treasure to Our Lady Queen
of Martyrs are received even if you may be out
of town. Please pick up an enrollment form
from the parish office today or enroll online
at www.faithdirect.net - our Church Code is
NY229.
Already using Faith Direct? Don’t forget to add
your Christmas or End-of-Year contributions
to your account this fall.
Thank you in advance for your support and
for using Faith Direct!
STEWARDSHIP SHARING
Current Previous
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year
November 9, 2014 November 10, 2013
Collection Collection Budget Envelopes
Faith Direct
Cumulative To Date
Sunday Collections Budget $15,215
$17,450
277
105
$ 189,227
$ 174,500
$18,730
$17,020
296
113
$199,768
$188,660
Thank you for your continued support.
Poor Box
last week
$272
November 16—Thirty-Third Sunday in
Ordinary Time:
The good news of today’s Gospel is the
extravagance of what is being given us.
All we need do is be faithful in “small
matters.” The cost of fidelity has no comparison to
the reward given.
When you give the furniture, household items and
clothing you no longer use to the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul, you are sharing God’s extravagant
love.
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
2014
PARISH GOAL:
$106,200
PLEDGES TO DATE: $137,928
PAID TO DATE: $126,864
NUMBER OF PLEDGES:
293
Thank you for your support
of the 2014
Catholic Ministries Appeal
SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND
Next weekend, November 22nd and 23rd, we will take up the
Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development which includes Home Missions (CCHD).
CCHD was founded 40 years ago by the bishops of the United States when they realized that the lives of
those in need would not improve until the systems and policies that keep people in poverty were changed.
For 40 years, CCHD has funded community groups that seek justice and create lasting change.
Fight poverty in America. Defend human dignity. Give to the CCHD Collection.
~Praying for and Supporting One Another~
Mass intentions
MASS INTENTIONS
DATE TIME
11/15 5:00 PM 11/16 8:00 AM
10:00 AM 12:00 PM 11/17 12:00 PM
PRAYER REQUESTS
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OFFERED FOR
Elizabeth Udziela
Parishioners of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
Gavin Donnelly
Vincent Tinari
Marie Vitale
Deborah Koob
11/18 12:00 PM
Deceased Members
of the Over 50 Club
11/19 12:00 PM
John H. Waters - 1st Anniversary
11/20 12:00 PM
Mimi Stanton Dickson - 1st
Anniversary
11/21
et us especially remember those who
have asked for our prayers.
No Mass on Fridays
11/22 9:00 AM
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Wackerman
Mary Klosek - 1st Anniversary
5:00 PM Thomas Melia - 25th Anniversary
11/23 8:00 AM
Ann Meise
10:00 AM Thomase Launi
Helen Miller
12:00 PM Deceased Members of the Rousseau Family
Jane Fleming
Louise Ammirati
Ken O’Brien
Robert Caputi
Laura Oliveri
Glenn Crisafi
Evelyn Darby
Jim Hartnett
Donald Kuntz
Tom Corbett
Colette Rielly
Lina Gallo
Alice Shatzle
Fr. Edward Dowling
Patrick Enright
Mark Borstelman
Jacqueline Rousseau Tom Smith
Concetta Daurio
Rita Deluise Jane Schiano-Wigutow
Alicia Bunyan
Karen Larson
Thomas Mulhern
William Clarke
Dolores Reichle
Armand Qualliotine Brenda McCusker
Rita Liotta Deacon Rodger Miller
Allison Kerr Franklin LaBarbara
Betty Brennen Nancy Naughton
Joseph Finneran Maria King
Jamie Wrede
Brian Dowling
Alice Gabrielle
Patricia Zvokel
Matthew Ingrassia Neil King
for the peaceful rest of all our beloved
and friends especially
Prayparishioners
Vassalo, Gregory Kaleda, Paul
Carlos Armas, and Jane Marcina.
ay all those who
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Saturday, November 22nd
5:00 pm Msgr Ryan
Sunday, November 23rd
8:00 am
Father John
10:00 am
Father John
12:00 pm
Msgr. Ryan
LIVING GOD’S WORD
Faith does not keep our worlds protected and
whole. It does instill in us patient endurance by
which, the Gospel reminds us, we will save our
lives.
~ In the Community~
PRAYER FOR LIFE
LET US PRAY
O God, our Creator, all life is in your hands from
conception until death. Help us to cherish our
children and to reverence the awesome privilege
of our share in creation. May all people live and
die in dignity and love. Bless all those who defend
the rights of the unborn, the handicapped and the
aged. Enlighten and be merciful toward those who
fail to love, and give them peace. Let freedom be
tempered by responsibility, integrity and morality.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
MARCH FOR LIFE
Thursday, January22, 2015
Washington, D.C.
The Respect Life Office will be hosting the postmarch gathering at St. Joseph’s Church in D.C.
and will provide signs for the event. More details
for buses and registration are available on the
Respect Life Office website www.respectlife.drvc.org.
If anyone is interested, please contact
the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
Thank you.
S. Eileen
DIRECT SUPPORT
PROFESSIONALS – $12.17/hr.
Have you found it rewarding to work in the field
of Senior/Dementia Care?
Care for developmentally disabled
adults in group homes in Babylon
or Amityville. $12.17/hr. Parttime (weekends or evenings)
Full-time (evenings + 1 weekend
day or eve.; or Awake overnight)
and On Call shifts available.
Experience with developmental disabilities &
Alzheimer’s care required. Training in group
home operations provided. Essential functions
include personal care & support with Activities
of Daily Living (ADL), household maintenance,
transporting/advocating for residents on medical
appointments, leading activities designed to
engage cognitive skills & administering meds.
HS/GED, a clean, valid NYS Driver’s License
& reliable transportation required. And a
demonstrated ability to positively impact the
health & well-being of senior residents.
Email resume & cover letter detailing
experience with senior care/dementia to: jobs@
catholiccharities.cc or fax to 516.733.7038.
Include in subject line: “Seniors DSP – parish
bulletin” CATHOLIC CHARITIES – “Care
Our Huntington Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
is scheduled for Sunday, November 23, 7:00 PM
at the First Presbyterian Church of Northport,
330 Main St., Northport.
Thank you to our host, the Rev. Tim Hoyt Duncan.
The preacher for the service is the Rev. Jude Geiger,
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Huntington.
All are welcome to join us for this wonderful community event.