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Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan
505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596
516-746-6585
www.staidanparish.org
516-746-6055 (Fax)
“...and the word became flesh and made his dwelling among us...”
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2014
Late Advent Weekday
1 Sm 1: 24-28; Lk 1: 46-56
6:30 AM
Jean Marie McCurdy
9:00 AM
Walter Terlecki
12:30 PM
Michael JenNings
4:00-5:30 PM Confession
5:30 PM
Wayne Clinch (Anniversary Rem.)
7:30-8:30 PM Confession
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2014
St. John of Kanty, Priest
Mal 3: 1-4, 23-24; Lk 1: 57-66
6:30 AM
Daniel Walsh
9:00 AM
Margaret Linehan (20th Aniversary Rem.)
12:30 PM
James Finn (Birthday Rem.)
5:30 PM
Kenneth Mushorn (Birthday Rem.)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014
Late Advent Weekday
Mornings: 2 Sm 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1: 67-79
6:30 AM
No Mass
9:00 AM
Olivia Rosario (2nd Anniversary Rem.)
12:30 PM
Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of Dillon &
Connolly Families
4:00 PM Church William & Johanna Molloy
4:00 PM MKH Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of Gallagher
& Husch Families
4:15 PM GYM Parishioners of St. Aidan
5:30 PM
William & Johanna Sellerberg
8:00 PM
Raymond & Gladys Kubal
12:00 AM
Stone Family
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2014
The Nativity of the Lord
Vigil: Is 62: 1-5; Acts 13: 16-17, 22-25
Night: Is 9: 1-6; Ti 2: 11-14; Lk 2: 1-14
Dawn: Is 62: 11-12; Ti 3: 4-7; Lk 2: 15-20
Day: Is 52: 7-10; Heb 1: 1-6: Jn 1: 1-18 or 1: 1-5, 9-14
7:30 AM
Mildred, Edward & John Lally
9:00 AM
Charles & Mary Leola Ebel
10:30 AM
Robert J. Mc Enroe
(11th Anniversary Rem.)
12:00 PM
Daniel P. Murphy
1:30 PM
Anthony R. Ameruso
(8th Anniversary Rem.) &
Jason Lee Ameruso
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2014
St. Stephen, The First Martyr
Acts 6: 8-10; 7: 54-59; Mt 10: 17-22
6:30 AM
No Mass
9:00 AM
Stephen Tschern (Name Day)
12:30 PM
Parishioners of St. Aidan
5:30 PM
Rose De Palma
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2014
St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
1 Jn 1: 1-4; Jn 20: 1a, 2-8
9:00 AM
Helen Lokos
MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued)
12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration
5:00 PM
Dorothy Convey (5th Anniversary Rem.)
Leo Egan
Eugene O’Connor
Nina Emanuele
7:30 PM
Mabel & Thomas Sr. & Jr. &
Robert McMahon
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2014
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Sir 3: 2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15: 1-6; 21: 1-3; Col 3: 12-17 or
Hb 11: 8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2: 22-40 or 2: 22, 39-40
7:30 AM
Therese & Ralph Sposato
9:00 AM
Marie Andriano (Birthday Rem.)
10:30 AM
Vito Mossa (Anniversary Rem.)
12:00 PM
Dean La Lima
Vito & Paul Patrick Dondiego and
DeVito & Dondiego Families
Catherine Hachtel
Joseph McDevitt
5:00 PM
Parishioners of St. Aidan
ANOINTING OF THE SICK AFTER THE 12:00 PM MASS
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
FIRST WEEK
Rebbekah Vega Romero, Holy Trinity, NYC, NY
Zach Adler, NYC, NY
Elizabeth Flood, St. Anne, Garden City, NY
Eric Jansen, St. Aidan
SECOND WEEK
Kristi Giamichael, St. Anthony, Cortland, NY
Will Corrigan, St. Aidan
Rebecca Espina, Immaculate Conception, Jamaica, NY
Raymond Silva, Immaculate Conception, Jamaica, NY
THIRD WEEK
Jaclyn Roshkowski, St. Matthew, Dix Hills, NY
James Heiman, St. Aidan
BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL
In Loving Memory of
MICHAEL FORTUNATO
Christmas in Heaven
Requested by His Grandparents
PLEASE NOTE
There will be no 6:30 AM Mass on Wednesday,
December 24th, Friday, December 26th, Wednesday, December 31st or Friday, January 2nd.
DECEMBER 21, 2014
THEY’RE WAITING
I have to be honest. On Monday morning I was told that I absolutely
had to have a bulletin article by Tuesday. Because I had a funeral in
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, I told Lynn that this year there would be
no bulletin article—it would be sufficient to say Merry Christmas and
leave it at that. I was not happy, but decided the best thing to do was
not to get myself overwhelmed and pressured. And then it happened I
was up in my living room and I had just finished praying the Divine
Office, the prayers priests say every single day for all of the Church,
and the thought came to me: You have to write something—even if it
only helps one person.
What crossed my mind was all the preparations that are going on for
Christmas—and the one thing that is most often forgotten, overlooked
or avoided—confession for Christmas. There is one sacrament that
Pope Francis talks about over and over again—Penance. Every time
he has the opportunity, he asks people to go to confession. Recently
(December 8th) he was at the Vatican and by the magic of a tablet, he
lit the world’s largest Christmas tree. But Pope Francis asked people
to turn the lights on in their souls. He put it this way:
“If you have something dark on your soul, ask the Lord’s forgiveness. This is a beautiful chance Christmas gives us—to clean up our
souls. Don’t be afraid—the priest is merciful, he forgives everything
in the name of God, because God forgives everything. “
Here at St. Aidan there is a superabundant schedule of Christmas
confessions. The complete schedule appears in this bulletin and will
be posted on all the doors of the church. Many people put off shopping until the last possible moment and many tend to do the same
thing with confession. That is why in addition to the other times we
are having SIX HOURS OF CONFESSIONS on Christmas Eve—
from noon until 6:00 PM. So if you tend to procrastinate, there still
will be plenty of time to go to confession. If you want to go to another parish,
you can check their confession schedule online.
I pray that at least one person will read my words and come back to the Lord for
Christmas. Our Lord, the Blessed Mother and all the angels and saints are all
pulling for you –and waiting.
On behalf of all the priests, deacons and parish staff, I wish each and everyone of
you a very blessed Christmas.
In Jesus and Mary,
Monsignor James M. McDonald
FLOWER MEMORIAL
In Thanksgiving For Healing
ANNE TARTAGLIA
Requested by Her Husband
(Mary’s Shrine)
In the first reading, God promised King David that his house and his kingdom
will endure forever. It is through Mary’s “Yes” - “I am the handmaid of the
Lord. Let it be done to me as you say.” - that the promise finds fulfillment.
STEWARDSHIP
12/15/13
$23,722
12/14/14
$25,860 (+9.01%)
Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish.
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, Carol White, Joseph Fitzgerald, Kathy Morgan, Virginia
Fallon, Brian Crowley, Pilar Lara, Stephen Kennedy, Frank Gravina,
Barney Rinaldi
DECEASED: Paul Bauer, Thomas Freeman and for all those who have died serving our
country.
ANGELIC FIRE CHRISTMAS
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
I GNIS A NGELICUS
Voices and Bells of St. Aidan
Escape to blissful serenity with a
program that interweaves glittering Latin
and French motets, English, German & Croatian
heartwarming carols and solemn chant
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2014 @ 3PM
FREE
WILL OFFERING
FIRST ADVENT CANDLE
Prophet Candle, which symbolizes HOPE
TINGHITELLA & CLINTON FAMILY
SECOND ADVENT CANDLE
Bethlehem Candle, which symbolizes Faith or Preparation as people
prepare for the coming of Jesus.
In Loving Memory of
HUMBERTO AND EDITH SARMIENTO
Requested by Isabel Friedman
THIRD ADVENT CANDLE
Shepherd’s Candle, which symbolizes the joy which the angels proclaimed
when Jesus was born.
In Loving Memory of My Wife
FLORENCE MARY SIMBLETT
FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE
Angel’s Candle, which symbolizes peace or love for which Jesus came to earth.
In Loving Memory of
ELLEN M. COLLINS
Requested by The Collins Family
2014Christmas Memorials
Thank you for your kind and generous response to our needs.
COLUMN WREATHS (facing the Altar)
1st Left Column Wreath
Donated by The Karman Family
In Loving Memory of
1st Right Column Wreath
Donated by Schnelle Family
In Loving Memory of
2nd Left Column Wreath
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferrara
2nd Right Column Wreath
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Ferrara
3rd Left Column Wreath
Donated by the Cross Family
BETSY KARMAN
ROBERT SCHNELLE
In Loving Memory of
ANNA & SAVERIO FERRARA
In Loving Memory of
EVA & VITO ZAMPELLA
In Loving Memory of
GEORGE & IRENE CROSS
3rd Right Column Wreath
Donated by the Meci Family
In Loving Memory of
4th Left Column Wreath
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Peter Brala
In Loving Memory of
4th Right Column Wreath
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Peter Brala
STEPHEN J. CLARK
MR. & MRS. JOSEPH BRALA
In Loving Memory of
MR. & MRS. JOSEPH GLENIEWICZ
5th Left Column Wreath
Donated by Bob & Kathy Steiniger
In Loving Memory of
5th Right Column Wreath
Donated by the Vanatta Family
In Loving Memory of
DANNY STEINIGER
ANTHONY & ELEANOR VANATTA
2014 Christmas Memorials
CHOIR LOFT WREATHS (left to right facing loft)
1st Choir Loft Wreath
Donated by Michael Lee’s Family
2nd Choir Loft Wreath
Donated by Villa & Rizzo Families
3rd Choir Loft Wreath
Donated by Theresa Sullivan
4th Choir Loft
Donated by Theresa Hogan
Forever in Our Hearts-Miss You
MICHAEL LEE
In Loving Memory of
CALOGERO VILLA AND
WILLIAM A. RIZZO
In Loving Memory of
PATRICK & MARY HOGAN
In Loving Memory of
MAUREEN HOGAN
EXTERIOR WREATHS (left to right facing church)
Left Exterior Door
Love The Johnson, Connolly &
Saketos Families
Center Exterior Door
Donated by Frank Schreitmueller
Right Exterior Door
Donated by His Family
In Loving Memory of
THOMAS JOHNSON
In Loving Memory of
ANNE SCHREITMUELLER
In Loving Memory of
FRANK TRIVIGNO
LARGE ALTAR TREES (left to right facing altar)
Left Large Christmas Tree
Donated by Her Beloved Husband
James A. Coppolo
In Loving Memory of
DIANE T. COPPOLO
In Loving Memory of
Right Large Christmas Tree
Donated by Patrick & Stephen Kiernan
CORNELIA KIERNAN,
MARY, PHILIP A. & PHILIP G. RYAN
2014 Christmas Memorials
LARGE WREATHS
Left Large Wreath Vestibule of Church
Donated by Carmela Ferrante
Right Large Wreath Vestibule of Church
Donated by Reilly & Simon Family
Left Large Wreath Back of Church
In Loving Memory of
FRANK FERRANTE
In Loving Memory of
DANIEL C. REILLY
In Loving Memory of
ROSE & PASQUALE SALVA
Right Large Wreath Back of Church
In Loving Memory of
HARRIETTE & JOSEPH PARENDO
Large Wreath Front of Finamore
In Loving Memory of
Donated by Reilly & Simon Family
MICHAEL & ANNA JAKOBY
Decorations Front of Rectory
Evergreen Roping
Donated by Colleen, Conor & Fiona Cahill
In Thanksgiving
In Loving Memory of
MICHAEL J. CAHILL
Large Wreath in Front of Lower School
In Loving Memory of
Donated by O’Sullivan & Reddy Families
FRANCIS J. REDDY
Large Wreath in Front of Upper School
In Loving Memory of
Donated by Patricia & Thomas Tilley
PATRICIA TENNIS
JAMES TENNIS
EDGAR TILLEY
Thank you for your kind and generous response to our needs!
2014 Window Candle Memorials
Front Windows Mary’s Transept
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2
In Loving Memory of
#8
LOUISE E. BATTERSON (2010)
WILLIAM G. BATTERSON, SR. (1996)
HELEN M. COLEMAN (2007)
MARY T. COLEMAN (2004)
Donated by William & Bernadette Batterson
& Family
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Side Window Mary’s Transept
5
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#11
#12
#13
#14
#15
In Loving Memory of
#16
#3
Living Intentions of
#17
#4
In Loving Memory of
SUSAN & JOHN MC DEVITT
Donated by The Mc Devitt Family
#5
In Loving Memory of
#18
In Loving Memory of
SARAH DARCY
#7
In Loving Memory of
MICHAEL J. CAHILL
Donated by The Cahill Family
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In Loving Memory of
16
ESTELLE & LENNY LANG
Donated by Phil & Diane O’Donnell
15
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
HELEN R. CONTESSA
Donated by Catherine & Frank Digennaro
#19
In Loving Memory of
AGNES YANDOLI, VERONICA
PORTARO & JEANNE AMODIO
Donated by Carolyn Mueller
ANGELA & HAROLD ENTENMANN
Donated by The Entenmann Family
#6
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Living & Deceased Members of
JOHN LAUGHLIN
Donated by Patricia Laughlin
EVELYN & HARRY ENTENMANN
Donated by The Entenmann Family
Living & Deceased Members of
KEVIN GALWAY
MAUREEN & JOSEPH MC DEVITT
Donated by The Mc Devitt Family
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DANIEL KOPETIC
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. R. Kopetic
DANIEL KOPETIC
Donated by The Mc Devitt Family
#2
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Right Side Aisle
THE VILLANI FAMILY
12
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
THE MC CARTHY FAMILY
10
#1
21
In Loving Memory of
PEGGY BURLINGAME
Donated by Bill Burlingame
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FRANK FERRANTE
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Steven Georges
Left Side Aisle
11
25
Side Window St. Joseph ’s
Transept
STEVEN DANIEL CLANCY
Donated by Phyllis Clancy
#10
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In Loving Memory of
#9
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Front Windows
St. Joseph’s Transept
In Loving Memory of
JOHN & EVA DITTIGER
Donated by Reilly & Simon Families
#23
In Loving Memory of
MARY MATTEO
Donated by Connie & Gerard Terry
& Family
In Loving Memory of
#24
KATHLEEN HOGAN-HAGAN
Donated by Connie & Gerard Terry
& Family
In Loving Memory of
In Loving Memory of
#25
ANNAMAE & HAL TERRY &
HELEN FORMAN
Donated by Connie & Gerard Terry
& Family
In Loving Memory of
#26
#20
ALICE & WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM
Donated by Thomas Winters
#21
#22
EILEEN & KEVIN CUNNINGHAM
Donated by Thomas Winters
In Loving Memory of
MSGR. ROBERT KIRWIN
CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN
2014 CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
CONFESSIONS
SATURDAYS
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM –5:00 PM
Monday, December 22nd, 2014
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday, December 24th, 2014
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
MASSES
CHRISTMAS VIGIL
Wednesday, December 24th, 2014
4:00 PM Church
4:00 PM Msgr. Kirwin Hall
4:15 PM Gym
5:30 PM Church
8:00 PM Church
12:00 Midnight – Solemn Mass with Choir
CHRISTMAS DAY
Thursday, December 25th, 2014
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 NOON, 1:30 PM
No Evening Masses on Christmas Night
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD VIGIL
Wednesday, December 31st, 2014
5:30 PM
Thursday, January 1st, 2015
9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NOON, and 5:00 PM
HELPERS ARE NEEDED
Volunteers are needed to assist with arranging the Sanctuary flowers for Christmas.
If you have an hour of free time on Tuesday, December 23rd, please come to the
church after the 12:30 PM Mass to lend a hand.
JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS (JCDA)
COAT DRIVE
A Coat Drive will held on January 11th from 9:00 AM12:30 PM in Finamore Parish Center. Coats, gloves, hats and
scarves for men, women and children will be collected. We
cannot accept clothing. New and lightly used clothing for babies and young children will
be accepted for Momma’s house. For information please call Adele at (631) 608-3104.
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LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
Are we prepared to receive in our hearts this gift of God, this Child, God’s Son, “born of
woman?” Are we not awestruck by the love of our God who so desired communion
with humanity that He sent His only, beloved Son to be the means of our salvation?
Christmas is a time to celebrate the nearness of God, to give thanks for all the graces we
had received, and is also a time to remember and pray for all our children, family members, friends, who
have left the Church by many doors. My heart aches at this time, for my children and grandchildren who
has stopped going to Mass, of my longing to bring all those fallen-away back to the door of the manger to
once again encounter Jesus!
We need to remind all that greet us with “Happy Holidays” of the joy of Christmas, answering “Merry
Christmas to you!” especially when we are shopping let’s call it what it is, our Christmas gifts, so we cannot be part of this movement by the secular world to remove Christ, the reason for all celebrations, from
this time of the season. I was shopping with a friend, when we notice that the sales person was reminding
us of all the “Holiday’s presents” around the store. My friend asks to see the manager and tells him that
“until you and your sales people does not acknowledge Christmas, I will shop for my Christmas presents
elsewhere.”
It is important to keep our family and Faith traditions alive when we celebrate this joyous time, trying to
keep away from all the distractions the secular world open to us. Sharing our Christmas gifts with the many
that could not afford them, is to show love for one another.
If at all possible, wrap your presents and included a CD from our kiosk in them, especially for young people. We have very important talks for teens and young adults in the CDs now, and even if they listen to
them out of curiosity, it would make a change in how they think.
Now a reminder: At all the Christmas Masses we will give away the book “The Joy of the
Gospel”, it is “FREE” and it is from our Pope Francis. Pick one up, and after you read it give
it to someone away from the Church, we surely knows a few!
I wish all of you a joyful and full of God’s graces, Christmas!
Toti Conforti
Phone Number (516) 746-6585 ext. 202 or 302. Registration of new applicants wishing
to attend St. Aidan School in September 2015 will take place as follows:
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Kindergarten and Grade 1 – West Campus Building
9:00-10:00 A.M. for Parishioners
10:15-11:15 A.M. for Non-parishioners
Re-registration of our present Pre-K students returning for Kindergarten will be
completed through the mail. Information will be forwarded to you through school.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Grades 1-3 West Campus Building and Grades 4-8 East Campus Building
9:00-10:00 A.M. for Parishioners
10:15-11:15 A.M. for Non-parishioners
Parents who are unable to make the scheduled registration times, should call office for
an appointment. Preference is given to those presently enrolled in our school and to
students who have siblings in St. Aidan School. The following items are required for
all new applicants at registration: copies of birth and Baptismal certificates (will not be
returned), all immunization and health records, social security number and your parish envelope number. There will be a non-refundable fee of $150 per family for all registrants. The age cut-off date for all grades is November 30th. This registration is an application process only. Applications will be reviewed thoroughly and you will be notified
as to the status of your child’s acceptance into our
SAINT AIDAN’S BOOSTER CLUB
The Booster Club is administered by The Saint Aidan’s School Board.
All proceeds will directly benefit the school.
November Winners
$20 Winners
Ann MacAvoy
Catherine Ammirati
Jayne Dutil
Ginny Bradley
Peggy Ruzek
Arthur J. Carter
Maria & Philip Amico
Michael & Joyce Rowley
$25 Winners
Jayne Dutil
Suzanne Kurz
David Monfort
Aliete & Nick Milone
$50 Winner:
Diane Dame
$100 Winner:
Eileen Lusardi
Al & Therese Will
Joan & Tim Joyce
Margaret Geary
Ed Rising
Jim & Bernadette Harrison
Richie & Linda Santopetro
Lynn & Michael Rossi
Steve & Priscilla Szachacz
Margaret Moss
Jim & Bernadette Harrison
Please drop
all requests
for tickets at
the Rectory
office.
"The threats (to religious freedom) are more subtle (in the West), many people don't even perceive them; they
happen bureaucratically, or legislatively, or judicially," said Archbishop William Lori. "Whereas in other parts of
the world ... it's bloody, violent, overt, but in both cases it's a denial of the rights of conscience and the freedom
to relate to one's own God."
Christmas in the News:
* Oklahoma lawmakers advance "Merry Christmas Bill" allowing traditional greetings. The legislation says that public
school students, teachers and staff can greet each other with such traditional phrases as Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays. (akdart.com, 2/11/14)
* Students and parents from Prosper, TX, were upset that student created Christmas cards didn't get delivered to local veterans because of a Veterans Affairs policy against specific religious cards and phrasing. (myfoxdfw.com, 12/24/13)
The Twelve Rules of Christmas (continued from last week)
9. Government entities may erect and maintain celebrations of the Christmas holiday, such as Christmas trees and
Christmas light displays, and may include crèches in their displays.
10. Neither public nor private employers may prevent employees from decorating their offices for Christmas, playing
Christmas music, or wearing clothing related to Christmas.
11. Public or private employees whose sincerely held religious beliefs require they not work on Christmas must be
reasonably accommodated by their employers.
12. Government recognition of Christmas as a public holiday and granting government employees a paid holiday for
Christmas does not violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. (rutherford.org, 12/9/13)
http://bit.ly/1AUNaqT
"Only if people change will the world change; and in order to change, people need the light that comes from God,
the light which so unexpectedly (on the night of Christmas) entered into our night," Pope Benedict XVI, Homily,
12/25/08.
May your Christmas be blessed with the joy of the coming of our Savior.
From your fellow parishioners, Catholics for Freedom of Religion
Upcoming Events:
1/11/15 Religious Freedom Sunday
1/16/15 National Religious Freedom Day
1/21/15 CFFR meeting Msgr. Kirwin Hall 7:30 PM
Styles of Yesterday & Today
The American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled event for girls and their
families, friends and favorite dolls. Celebrate the experience of being
a girl, whether yesterday or today, through a colorful presentation of
historical and contemporary fashions. Enjoy elegant refreshments, enter to win door prizes and learn how clothing has changed over the
years to reflect history, culture and girls’ individual styles.
Hosted by St. Aidan School
525 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596
Saturday, April 18th at 11:00 AM AND 3:00 PM
Sunday, April 19th at 1:00 PM
Tickets on Sale February 2, 2015
Model Opportunities Available for Sizes 6x and 10
Our committee is looking for girls with poise, confidence and a smile who would
enjoy walking down a runway in front of an audience of 200 guests. Models must
fit a size 6x (Bitty Baby / little girl outfits) or size 10 (historical and contemporary).
See size chart below for measurements.
Girl
Height
Size 6X
46-48"
Size 10
54-56"
Bust(Chest)
25 1/4"
28 1/2"
Waist
22 1/2"
24"
Hip
26 1/4"
30"
Sleeve Length
17"
n/a
Neck to Waist
n/a
12"
Ankle to Waist
n/a
32 1/2"
To apply for a model opening, please join us at our open model call
at St. Aidan School, Kirwin Hall on:
January 10, 2015 - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM or
January 17, 2015- 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
If your child is not within the range of measurements listed above, there will be
an additional opportunity to model at the show. A limited amount of Guest Model
spots will be available for purchase with fashion show tickets.
For more information or if you have any questions please email
our committee at
[email protected].
You are invited to share in
a night of fun and friendship in the
St. Aidan Spirit!
Come be a part of something special!
The Annual St. Aidan Parish
New Year’s Eve Party
Chaired by: Peggy & Charlie Karazia 516-621-0173
Msgr. Kirwin Hall 8:30 PM till 12:30 AM
Outstanding music by Steve Griffin* soda* beer* wine*
sandwiches*salads*cookies*coffee* tea*chips* Champagne for
toasting*warm atmosphere*fun evening*welcome in the New Year
with friends*- all this for only $35.00 per person. Cut-off date
December 20th.
Tickets/Reservations: Mary Lou Grady 516-484-1748
payable: St. Aidan Church
Last year was the biggest crowd ever!
We need and welcome your help.
So, don’t sit home to ring in 2015 let’s be together.
Give yourself a great Christmas present-New Years Eve tickets!
We thank Monsignor McDonald for allowing this party to continue.
Name:_____________________ Phone#_______________________
Amount enclosed: $____________
Please sit me with__________________________________________
Call above or bring to Rectory: Attention:
Mary Lou--New Year’s Eve
Don’t wait…make your reservations early.
Cut-off date December 20th
after that tickets will be $40 per person.
Program Information
(**PLEASE KEEP THIS
PORTION**)
-7 week Dance Program is
open to girls in Nursery
through 7th grade.
-Cost: $95 for 7 week session, includes t-shirt, classes and recital Checks
can be made out to Church of Saint Aidan
505 Willis Avenue
Williston Park, NY 11596
*Payment/Registration form can either be
dropped off at the Rectory or mailed to the
address above.
*Note: MUST be at least 3 years old
by November 30, 2014 and must be
fully potty-trained in order to
participate.
-Girls should wear fitted clothing
-Classes begin on February 7, 2015
-Classes held on Mondays & Saturdays
-Recital Date: TBA
-Classes begin & end with prayer
-Taught by experienced dance instructors
- Faith filled, fun, stress-free environment, where
your daughter will learn dance technique & dedication!
-Girls can wear either sneakers or dance shoes
(Dance shoes are strongly encouraged).
-Classes are held in the Convent
Class Schedule
Monday:
5:30-6:30 Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet
6:30-7:30 4th-7th Jazz/Hip Hop
Saturday:
8:30-9:30 Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap
9:30-10:30 Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz/Hip Hop
10:30-11:30 1st-3rd Jazz/Hip Hop
11:30-12:30 1st-4th Cheer
12:30-1:30 4th-7th Lyrical
Saint Aidan Dance Academy
2 & 3 Year Old Program &
18 month-24 month Program
-30 minute session each Saturday (not
in recital)
-2 and 3 year old program will be
held from 8:45-9:15 AM.
-The 18 month-24 month old program will be held from 10:4511:15 AM.
-Both will be held in the Convent
Community Room,
16 Pembroke Street.
-Girls must be accompanied by a
parent/caregiver
-Cost: $50 for 7-week session, Checks
can be made out to
Church of Saint Aidan.
-Includes t-shirt for girls only
*Limited Spaces! Please register BEFORE the first day of class!
-Come and stretch, sing songs and
dance with your little one!
**Classes begin on Saturday,
February 7, 2015.
Applications for all Dance Programs
are available at the Rectory office.
January 11th
February 8th
March 8th
March 15th
April 2nd
April 19th
May 2nd
May 3rd
June 9th
2015
Coat Drive 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Finamore Parish Center
Meeting 12:30-1:30 PM St. Francis Room
Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM Convent
Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM Convent
10:30 AM Mass Mother/Daughter Brunch-Lucky Duck-12:00-4:00 PM
Holy Thursday Egg Coloring 2:00-4:00 PM
Birthright/Mommas House Collection 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Meeting 12:15-1:15 PM St. Francis Room
Pick-up plants-Flynn House (9 Astor Place, Williston Park) 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Bake Sale 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Convent-12:30-1:30 PM Elections
JCDA Board Installation and new membership Mass 7:00 PM
Reception immediately after Mass.
THE KNIGHT’S CORNER
(Providing information from the Knights of Columbus)
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS AVAILABLE - The Nassau Chapter of the Knights of Columbus provides two Catholic Elementary School Grants and two C.C.D. Grants annually. The grants are
awarded based upon a lottery drawing without consideration to financial need. Members in good
standing of the Knights of Columbus who have a son, daughter, grandchild or legal ward attending a
local Catholic Elementary School as a full time student and/or as a C.C.D. (Religious Education) student are eligible to apply. Two (2) $ 250 Catholic Elementary School Grants and two (2) $ 125 C.C.D.
Grants will be awarded. The submission deadline is December 18th. Applications are available on the Nassau Chapter
web site, www.nassauchapterkofc.org, from your local council, or by contacting Jim at (516) 746-6585 x9401.
ATTENTION CATHOLIC WOMEN – Corpus Christi Council is in the preliminary stages of forming a Columbiettes
group. The Columbiettes is an international organization of Catholic women founded in 1939 with units in most U.S.
states and many parts of Canada. Membership is open to all Catholic women aged 18 years of age and older. After
Masses this weekend members of the Knights of Columbus will be collecting names and contact information for any
women interested in further information about becoming a member of the Columbiettes.
DID YOU KNOW? The Knights of Columbus
-Sponsor the National Catholic Bioethics Center’s bishops’ workshop for the bishops of the U.C, Canada, Mexico,
Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and the Philippines on vital life-death issues.
-Established $ 6.6 million in endowment funds for the benefit of bishops and priests studying at the North American,
Canadian, Mexican, and Filipino Pontifical Colleges in Rome and the American College in Louvain.
-Printed and distributed 500,000 copies of the Knights of Columbus Armed with the Faith milita.
Blood Drive – Corpus Christi Council will assist at the Blood Drive that will be conducted in Msgr.
Kirwin Hall on January 4th from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM . During the Christmas Season on-hand blood
supplies often get critically low while the number of donors often decreases. When you donate blood
you help bring the gift of life to others, please consider becoming a blood donor; mark your calendars
now!
HALL RENTAL – Corpus Christi Council is available for parties BIG and small. For information on hall rental call
Tom at (516) 746-8643.
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, CYO Coaches, Ushers, 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 VIDEOS HAVE ARRIVED – The DVDs filmed during the October 18th Sacrament
of Confirmation ceremonies have arrived. If you ordered a DVD it is available for pick-up in the Religious Education Office during normal office hours.
8th GRADE CATECHIST NEEDED – One of our current catechists is moving out of state; therefore, the
Religious Education Office needs a person to take over an 8 th Grade Class that meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:15 – 8:15 PM. The new catechist would assume classroom duties beginning January
7th. For further information please contact our office at (516) 746-6585 x9404.
CHRISTMAS RECESS – The Religious Education Program will observe Christmas recess beginning
Monday, Dec. 22nd. There WILL BE NO CLASSES conducted from December 22nd through January
2nd. Classes will resume at their normal times beginning Monday, Jan. 5th.
OFFICE CLOSED – The Religious Education Office will be CLOSED ON December 24th & 25th in
observance of the Feast of Christmas and also CLOSED on January 1st in observance of the Feast of the
Solemnity of Mary.
PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY
BLOOD DRIVE: Please consider giving the best gift of all on Sunday, January
4th. The Church of St. Aidan, along with the Corpus Christi Council K of C, are
co-sponsoring this blood drive for the Long Island Blood Services.
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, January 12th.Please call our office if you would like to receive a
blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one please call (516)
746-6585 x9408.
FOOD PANTRY: If you would like to donate non-perishable food and personal hygiene items please bring them to the Parish Social Ministry Office. We have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products, sliced bread and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas.
The office will be closed December 24th-29th.
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) 594-9036.