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PASTOR’S PAGE
“How Wondrous are your
works, Oh Lord!”
The Constitution on the Sacred
Liturgy was the first major
document to come from the Vatican
Council (1962-1965). It called for
the “full, conscious and active participation” (of all
the people) in liturgical celebrations, which is
demanded by the very nature of the liturgy.”
I had been raised from my earliest experiences
of Mass in Latin, to understand the holy sacrifice of
the Mass in a vertical way. In other words, my
spirituality at Mass, was wholly directed to God. I
prayed my missal with Latin on one side of the page
and English on the other, very much alone in the
privacy of my seat in a pew. I was not especially
aware of the people seated around me. There was
almost complete silence in the church. The emphasis
was on a God who was transcendent, mysterious,
and completely other than what I was. This God
could only be approached, and become intimate with
me, when I dared to receive the Body and Blood of
Christ, in the form of the Sacred Host as I knelt
before the altar.
The Second Vatican Council document on the
liturgy made it clear that the Eucharist was not only
an awesome and mysterious celebration, but also a
celebration of the Church; the community of
disciples who followed Jesus Christ and made him
present in the world. In fact, through Baptism and
the power of the Holy Spirit, Christ is present in
each of us individually, and collectively as a people
of God. God remains mysterious and ultimately
beyond human comprehension, yet as the Christmas
message makes clear, God has also become one of
us. This God is present in each and every one of us,
ever to be adored and glorified. I adore and praise
Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament, and
equally I am challenged to adore and praise the
Christ who is present in every human being.
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The Council restored both dimensions of our
spirituality: the vertical and the horizontal. Both
dimensions of spirituality are held together in a kind
of tension. God is as near to me as my heart beat
and my breathing. God is my life breath. Yet God
remains an awesome God ever to be adored in
Majesty. Saint John Paul II wrote that the faithful
must realize that, because of their common
priesthood received in Baptism, “they participate in
the offering of the Eucharist.”
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin wrote about the place
where the people of God worship, our gathering
place during the Mass.
“This building called a ‘church’ is a kind of living
room of the family of God – it is our room when we
assemble as the church. Here we are at home. Its
style differs from parish to parish. Its architecture
and decoration may be in one tradition or another.
What matters most is that the room allows us all to
gather closely, see one another’s faces, be truly
present to one another. The common focus is the
holy table and near it the chair of the presider and
stand (the pulpit or Ambo) where the Scriptures are
read. But liturgy is not a performance, and we are
no audience. Liturgy is an activity, and the room
itself should help this happen.”
And Cardinal Roger Mahony, in his letter about the
Eucharist wrote -”We do not choose between
solemnity and festivity, between reverence and
community. The vertical and horizontal dimensions
of liturgy must be held together to work for us.”
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year 2015!
Peace and Love, Father Bruce
St. Kilian Catholic Church
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Sunday, January 11, 2015
Serving the Parish of St. Kilian
Mission Statement
The Catholic family of St. Kilian Parish, guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by God’s Word and
the Eucharist, building on our Benedictine tradition of welcome, prayer and liturgy, seeks to be a
vibrant, faith-filled community, committed to worshiping God, loving God and witnessing God in and
through our neighbor.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
PARISH TRUSTEES
Mr. Victor Albanese
Mr. Pierre Lehmuller
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mr. Victor Albanese
Deacon Frank Barone
Mr. Richard Merzbacher
Mr. Edward A. Smith
Deacon William Weiss
Mr. Stephen G. Wilson
Mrs. Carol Budinoff
Mrs. Anne Carter
Mrs. Addie DeVincentis
Mr. Timothy Fierst
Mr. Brian McKenna
Mrs. Elizabeth Noveck
Mrs. Suzi Picciano
Mr. James Porter (Chairman)
Mr. David Rodenburg
Sacraments
Pastoral Council e-mail
[email protected]
St. Kilian Parish Web
Site:www.stkilian.com
Parish e-mail addresses:
[email protected]
[email protected]
PASTORAL TEAM
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m. in
the church. Spanish Baptisms are celebrated on the 4th Sunday of the month at 2 p.m.
Parents are required to participate in one Sacramental Preparation session. These
meetings are held on the first and third Sunday of each month. After attending the
9:30am Mass, parents should proceed to the Parish Center (below the church) for the
Baptism Preparation Class. Godparents are welcome. Please call the rectory to arrange
an interview with a deacon or priest to register for the preparation session and the
Baptism ceremony. Additional information on Baptism is available on the parish website:
www.stkilian.com
e-mail addresses
Father Bruce Powers - Pastor
[email protected]
Father Michael Duffy
[email protected]
Sr. Mary Jane Kelly - Religious
Education [email protected]
Reconciliation
Confessions are heard in the church on Mondays, 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 4:00- Mrs. Nina Petersen - Social
4:45 p.m.; and in the rectory by appointment. Confessions are not heard on Mondays Ministry/Outreach
that are Holy Days or public holidays. Confessions in Spanish by appointment. [email protected]
Please call the rectory at (516)249-0127.
Mr. Paul Phinney - Music -
Matrimony
[email protected]
Marriage arrangements should be made with a deacon or priest at least six months
before the proposed wedding date. No dates for marriage will be given over the phone. Mr. Frank Shanley - Business
Note: The interview to schedule the marriage date at St. Kilian should be completed Manager - [email protected]
before commitments are made with a catering hall. Additional information is available
on the parish website: www.stkilian.com.
Support Staff
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick may be received by any Catholic who is Mrs. Eileen Donohue - Bulletin /
preparing for surgery, or is of advanced age, or is seriously ill. The sacrament is the Website - [email protected]
Church’s prayer for health and healing and should not be delayed until there is danger
of death. Please call the rectory to speak with a priest. Also, to arrange for Communion Mrs. Barbara Geary - Secretary
to be brought to the homebound, please call the Parish Social Ministry/Outreach Office [email protected]
at (516)756-9656
Mrs. Maureen Ihm - Secretary [email protected]
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – RCIA (Becoming A Catholic)
Anyone who is inquiring about becoming a Catholic, and who has not been baptized, or
who has been baptized in another Christian community is invited to inquire into the Mrs. Antoinette Pusateri Accounting Admin.
RCIA. Please call the rectory for information at (516)249-0127.
Rectory - (516) 249-0127 X Religious Education Office - (516) 694-0633
X Parish Outreach (516) 756-9656
Music Office - (516) 420-0950 X
Youth Ministry - (516) 249-0127
God’s image;
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Sunday, January 11, 2015
SUNDAY - January 11 - The Baptism of the Lord Readings: 1st—Isaiah 55:1-11; 2nd—John 5:1-9;
Gospel—Mark 1:7-11
7:00
Russell Mohr
8:00
For the Parishioners of St. Kilian
9:30
St. Kilian Women’s Guild
11:00
Patricia & Derek Ward
12:30pm Joan Cox
Robert Joseph Michels
Valmore DeVost
Anthony Giudice
ST. KILIAN PARISH MEMORIALS FOR
HOSTS AND WINE to be used at all
WEEKEND Masses (January 10-11, 2015)
were donated in
Memory of + Edmund Kaufold
Gift of: Florence Kaufold & Family
ST. KILIAN PARISH MEMORIALS FOR
HOSTS AND WINE to be used at all
WEEKDAY Masses (January 12 - 16, 2015)
were donated in
Memory of + Leonard Oliveri
Gift of: Eleanore McIntyre & Family
MONDAY - January 12 - Weekday
7:00
Peggy Sisti
9:00
Joan Cox
Banns of Marriage
TUESDAY - January 13 - Weekday
7:00
Kenneth Menard
9:00
Christine Carosella
First Announcement
Christopher Persico (St. Kilian) & Jessica Cerezo
Third Announcement
Robert Sparacino & Amanda Murray (St. Kilian)
WEDNESDAY - January 14 - Weekday
7:00
Raymond J. Sweeney, Jr.
9:00
William Sear
THURSDAY - January 15 - Weekday
7:00
Theresa & John Molfetto
9:00
Roger P. Meyer
NEXT WEEKEND MASS CELEBRANTS
Saturday, January 17
5:00 p.m.
Fr. Duffy
6:15 p.m.
Fr. Antonio
7:30 p.m.
Fr. Gus
FRIDAY - January 16 - Weekday
7:00
For the Parishioners of St. Kilian
9:00
Catherine Davis
Sunday, January 18
7:00 a.m.
Fr. Bruce
8:00 am
Fr. Gus
9:30 a.m.
Fr. Duffy
11:00 a.m.
Fr. Duffy
12:30 p.m.
Fr. Bruce
SATURDAY - January 17 - St. Anthony
7:30
Jose Vidas
5:00pm Kris Yosco
Jean & Joseph Bonamassa
Mary & Charles Asta
Joseph Finelli
6:15pm
7:30pm Phyllis Browne
SUNDAY - January 18 - Second Sunday in Ordinary
Time - Readings: 1st—1 Samuel 3:3b-10,19; 2nd—1
Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Gospel—John 1:35-42
7:00
John Della Sala
8:00
Maria Cavaliere
9:30
For the Parishioners of St. Kilian
11:00
Edwin Roper
12:30pm Lawrence Visconti
Ralph Sisco
Mary Beatty
John Pascucci
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Rest in Peace
Please pray for the repose of
the soul of:
Warren Flynn (Fr. Flynn’s brother)
Joseph V. Mei
Carol Abramski
Raymond Sweeney, Jr.
Patricia A. Kirincic
Diane C. Bryant-Burtchell
John Daniel Peter Benes
Muriel Hushion
Josephine Masullo
St. Kilian Catholic Church
Sunday, January 11, 2015
As a praying community,
we automatically ask
prayers for all those who
are ill. Names added to the
list will remain on for a
maximum of 3 weeks. If the
individual is still in need of prayers, the office
would have to be notified to continue for an
additional 3 weeks. If you do not desire to be
listed, please inform us.
The following are the weekly collections for:
January 4, 2015 ................$22,713.00
(Last year 2014) ..............$20,137.00 (snow)
Solemnity of Mary January 1, 2015...........$9501.00
(Last year 2014)...........................................$9167.00
Attendance
January 4, 2015 ......................2236
(Last year 2014) ......................1713 (snow)
Parish Collection report-Weekend of Jan. 4, 2015
Mass
Number Of
Envelopes
Amt. in Env.
Cash/Checks
Loose
Cash
5pm - Sat.
149
$3457.00
$505.00
$3962.00
6:15pm-Sat. 17
$238.00
$605.00
$843.00
7:30pm -Sat 32
$1704.00
$209.00
$1913.00
7:00am
56
$1865.00
$142.00
$2007.00
8:00am
68
$2082.00
$329.00
$2411.00
9:30am
104
$2661.76
$217.00
$2878.76
11:00am
127
$3543.00
$554.00
$4097.00
12:30pm
143
$4058.49
$543.00
$4601.49
Mail in Envelopes:
Total
PRAY FOR:
Frank Burnside; Msgr. Tom Hartman; Sarita
Donald; Denise Wagner; Helen Norjen; John
Peters; John Nelson,Sr. John Nelson; Kerri
Ihm; Rosemarie Oliver; Matthew Malley; Bill
Johnson; Vincent Thomas Marino; Ashley
Bennitt; Eleanor Moller; Linda Bauser; Michael
Speroni; George Thorman; Tricia Nicholes;
Chester Green; Frances T. Sicari; Fred
Rigolini.
And prayers for the children: Gwendolyn
Rose; Kyle Patrick Johnson; MacKenzie
Jordan Borchers; Jameson Frogge; Jillian
Cordi Baby Julia Rose Manno.
ATTENTION ALL 4TH,
5TH, & 6TH GRADERS:
Our next meeting for new
servers will be Wednesday,
January 14 at 4:30pm in
the Church.
Readings for the
Week of Jan. 11, 2015
0.00
Total: $22,713.25
Bulletin Reflection:
Sunday:
Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. The US
Bishops’ Pastoral on Stewardship reminds us that Baptism gives us a share in His priestly work and calls us “to
offer up the world and all that is in it -especially ourselves
- to the Lord of all.”
Living Stewardship:
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish
who answer their baptismal call by placing their gifts and
resources, their very selves, at God’s service not only in
the Church but in the world.
Is 55:1-11 or Is 42:1-4, 6-7/1
Jn 5:1-9 or Acts 10:34-38/Mk
1:7-11
Monday:
Heb 1:1-6/Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday:
Heb 2:5-12/Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Mk 1:29-39
Thursday:
Heb 3:7-14/Mk 1:40-45
Friday:
Heb 4:1-5, 11/Mk 2:1-12
Saturday:
Heb 4:12-16/Mk 2:13-17
Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor
6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42
©Liturgical Publications Inc
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Sunday, January 11, 2015
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year from Family Ministry
On Christmas Eve, the families and children of our parish came together once again for the
traditional Family Mass pageant – some of these families have been involved more than 15
years!
Several of our Angels & Shepherds started out as Baby Jesus. And our director this year,
Brianna McNulty, started out as an Angel!Thank you to all the families involved – and to Brianna
McNulty, Christina Hill, Annie Mehta and Kelly, Nicolette and Gianna Galvez for coordinating the
evening.
Special thanks to the Padden Family for once again providing beautiful music!
This pageant continues to be a wonderful prayerful experience and a great way to highlight the
beauty of Christmas! If you would like to learn how to be involved next year, please send an
email to [email protected]
Fr. Gus presided over the Family Mass Christmas Eve Liturgy and gave a special blessing to all
expecting Mothers and our very youngest parishioners!
Please continue to pray all year for the strength of our Catholic Families!
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St. Kilian Catholic Church
Sunday, January 11, 2015
ST. KILIAN WEEK AT A GLANCE
The renovation and expansion of the St. Kilian
church building involved extensive listening to parishioners.
Church buildings are extremely important in the lives of the
people who worship in them. This is because the building
itself stimulates our memories of sacraments being
celebrated (daily and weekly mass, baptisms, funerals,
confessions, anointing’s of the sick, worship and prayer).
The environment of St. Kilian church became a place of
profound adoration and praise of God during this past
Advent and Christmas. The sacrament of baptism, which we
have all received, obliges us to participate actively in
worship as partners with one another and not as spectators.
We do so with profound joy and gratitude to God.
I am deeply grateful for all who came to Mass and other
services, participating in our Advent and Christmas liturgies.
Our prayer spoke of our deep love for God and for one
another. Our prayer changed our hearts and minds to take
on the heart and mind of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our priests and deacons, choirs, musicians, leaders of
song, altar servers, Eucharistic ministers, lectors and ushers/
greeters made our environment for prayer uplifting and
transformative. The Ecumenical Advent Prayer Service in
December, with combined choirs from our Protestant
brothers and sisters joined our own choir in unity and
concord. We prayerfully listened to readings from the
Advent/Christmas Scriptures and saying the praises of the
Lord together. Be sure to put it on your calendar for next
Advent. It will save you a trip to Manhattan.
Members of our Altar Guild decorated and enhanced our
worship area with floral arrangements. Our Family Ministry
beautifully recalled the birth of the Messiah in their
Christmas pageant.
Because of your generous donations both in the Gift Star
Program reaching out to needy families at Christmas, but
also in the Christmas second collection for Parish Outreach,
we were able to make the Christmas message of giving a
strong statement of our love for the Lord and our neighbor.
Many blessings to you in 2015, and thank you for
bringing the good news alive at St. Kilian Parish!
Peace, Father Bruce
Jan. 11 (Sunday)
Respect Life Meeting - 10:30am - Parish Ctr.
CYO Basketball 1pm - Auditorium
SKYouth - 6pm - Cafeteria
Alanon Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
Jan. 12 (Monday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
Seniors - 11am - Parish Ctr.
Divorced/Separated - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr
Miraculous Medal Novena - 7:30pm - St. Benedict
Chapel
Eucharistic Adoration - 8pm - St. Benedict
Chapel
Jan. 13 (Tuesday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
Seniors - 11am- Parish Ctr.
NA Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
Jan. 14 (Wednesday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
Bible Study - 10:30am - 12:30pm - Parish Ctr
New Altar Server Meeting - 4:30pm - Church
AA Support Meeting - 7pm - Parish Ctr.
Spanish Charismatic Renewal - 7pm - Cafeteria
Charismatic Prayer Group - 8pm - St. Benedict
Chapel
Jan. 15 (Thursday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
Love & Lunch - 10am - Parish Ctr.
Love & Dinner - 6pm - Parish Ctr.
Jan. 16 (Friday)
Daily Rosary - 8:30am - Church
AA Spanish Support Meeting -7pm-Parish Ctr.
Jan. 17 (Saturday)
CYO Basketball 12pm - Auditorium
Spanish Youth Group - 7:30pm - Cafeteria
Jan. 18 (Sunday)
Baptism Preparation Instruction - 10:30am - Parish
Ctr.
Respect Life Meeting - 10:30am - Parish Ctr.
CYO Basketball 1pm - Auditorium
SKYouth - 6pm - Cafeteria
Alanon Meeting - 7:30pm - Parish Ctr.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: The deadline for submissions
to the weekly bulletin is Tuesday morning. Your
announcement may be emailed to
[email protected] or dropped off in the rectory,
but it must be received before noon on Tuesday to be
included in the next bulletin. The bulletin is published
each week on our web site at www.stkilian.com.
You may also email any questions or requests to the
rectory office at [email protected]. or
[email protected].
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Sunday, January 11, 2015
ST KILIAN YOUTH
From Bishop Murphy
Youth Events for Middle and High
School Teens:
1/9 6pm -7pm Music Choir Practice - Church
Music Room, Basement. WE NEED YOUTH
SINGERS for our choir!
1/11 9:30am - Youth Mass in Church (all teens
are invited to sit and sing with us) 8am
rehearsal in church music room.
1/11 6pm-9pm SKY meets at school cafeteria
(rear basement entrance) for hockey,
pizza, and faith talk+. We then move
Church food collection to pantry and head
down to rectory youth room by 8:15 to
continue with High School SKY J
During this season of giving and rejoicing, I
would like to take this opportunity to thank
each of you for your invaluable contributions
related to New York Blood Center (NYBC). You
have helped arrange blood drives in your parish
saving many lives. Those who have been the
recipients of these donations are extremely
grateful for this most generous gift. Perhaps it
was a member of your congregation or
someone you know who benefited from these
donations.
You and your parishioners’ efforts are
invaluable. I offer my deepest gratitude for your
support and commitment to this cause.
With my prayers and best wishes, I am
1/16 6:30pm – 10:30pm Meet at rectory parking lot
for Holy Hour / Dodgeball for a ride and we’ll
drive to St Ignatius of Loyola, Hicksville.
Fraternally yours in Christ,
1/18 6pm-9pm SKY meets at school cafeteria (rear
basement entrance) for hockey, pizza, and faith
talk+. We then move Church food collection to
pantry and head down to rectory youth room
by 8:15 to continue with High School SKY J
Bishop of Rockville Centre
1/24 - Save Date - Community Service trip to NYC
to help Hope for Future food Pantry.
Contact DJ for details about that
SATURDAY’S event if available.
JOIN SKY +
Contact Youth Minister DJ Schultz: [email protected] or
[email protected] to volunteer and for any information
Join Sky facebook page@ (Sky) and be a member+
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Dear Father Powers,
Counseling Information for
Families and Individuals
Living Waters, located on Wolf Hill Road in
Melville, on the grounds of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church,
provides individual and group therapy with a Christian
perspective - 631-754-3990 email:
[email protected].
Our pastor, Father Bruce Powers, besides his
graduate degree in theology from the major seminary in
Huntington, New York, holds a Masters degree in Pastoral
Counseling from St. John’s University ( M.S. in Ed.). In
addition, he has received certification in substance abuse
counseling from South Oaks Institute in Amityville, New
York. If you would like his counsel on personal and family
difficulties, please contact him at St. Kilian rectory: 516249-0127 or email him for an appointment:
[email protected]
St. Kilian Catholic Church
Sunday, January 11, 2015
SOCIAL MINISTRY/OUTREACH
Outreach is our parish community’s response to the Gospel call to help those in need.
We serve anyone who lives within our parish boundaries regardless of religion, race or ethnicity.
We are located at 140 Elizabeth Street but our main entrance is in the parking lot facing Conklin Street.
OUR FOOD PANTRY AND OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 10AM-2:30PM.
HOURS FOR OTHER OUTREACH ASSISTANCE: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10AM-2:30PM.
We are also available certain Saturdays by appointment only. Spanish translators are available Tuesdays and Fridays.
For further information please call 516-756-9656
Nina Petersen, Director of Outreach
A few more notes of thanks from this holiday season:
From client “R”: May God Bless all of you for your patience and kindness and generosity, and for the lovely work done
throughout each year. Thank you so much for the great Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts!
From client “P”: Thank you for making my Thanksgiving and Christmas wonderful! I am blessed for having such a
loving group of people in my life! I love you with all of my heart and cannot thank you enough. God Bless you!
Did you know we offer Employment Assistance (resume
writing, interview coaching, job search tips)? Our
Employment Counselor is here Thursdays from 11:00am
to 2:30pm. If interested, call for an appointment.
Love & Lunch/Love & Dinner: Join our vibrant and loving
groups of women for lunch/dinner and discussions on
improving our relationships at home, work, etc. Both groups
meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Lunch
meets from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and Dinner meets from
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, in the lower level of the Church.
This week our pantry could use the items listed
below. Just drop your donation in the bin in the
gathering space of the church or bring it to
Outreach during our regular business hours.
Canned Stew
Mayonnaise (small jars)
Shelf-stable Milk (Borden, Parmalat)
Are you having trouble paying for heat and/or saving on home energy this season?
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If so, you may be eligible for one of many programs available to LOW INCOME residents, such as:
HEAP- A federally funded annual supplement to assist households with heating costs.
Regular Heap benefits are available to income-eligible households that pay directly for heat or pay for heat in
their rent. For eligibility guidelines, see http://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/. Applications can be made (1) online at
https://www.mybenefits.ny.gov/ OR (2) senior citizens call the Office of the Aging (Nassau: 516-227-7386, Suffolk:
631-853-8326) OR (3) all others call: EAC in Nassau at 516-565-4327 or Central HEAP in Suffolk 631-853-8825.
SNAP/TA recipients should be automatically enrolled. Call Outreach for further information.
Emergency Heap- the household must have already received a regular heap benefit and be in an “emergency
situation”. Heating included in rent is not eligible. EMERGENCY HEAP OPENED JAN 2nd
HEAP Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement- is available to help income-eligible homeowners repair or
replace furnaces, boilers and other direct heating components necessary to keep the home’s primary heating
source functional. To receive a benefit, an application must be made in person at the local dept of social services.
REAP- is a LIPA program for income-eligible customers designed to help lower electric bills. In addition to
surveying the home, LIPA may install energy efficient refrigerators, bulbs, electric water heater insulating jackets,
water flow devices, a/c filter replacements, air / duct sealing, duct insulation. You are eligible if you have a LIPA
account number, live in 1-4 family primary residence, and meet the income guidelines. To learn more, check
http://www.lipower.org/residential/custserv/fa-reap.html, call 1-800-263-6786 or e-mail [email protected].
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PROJECT WARMTH – a local, EMERGENCY fuel assistance fund administered by United Way of LI to help with
a fuel and/or fuel-related electricity crisis. Applications cannot be made directly through United Way; Outreach
can process these applications for eligible individuals or families. Applicant must show a heating and/or fuelrelated electric bill in applicant’s name and address that is in termination, pending disconnect or severely overdue,
or be financially unable to secure heating when tank is empty/near empty. Note- HEAP-eligible individuals MUST
apply to HEAP before being considered for Project Warmth. Those who received Project Warmth benefits for
2012-2013 and 2013-2014 heating seasons are not eligible.
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Sunday, January 11, 2015
OPEN HOUSES FOR CATHOLIC
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
St. Martin de Porres Marianist School
Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 1pm to 3pm
530 Hempstead Boulevard, Uniondale. 516-481-3303
Grades Pre-K through 8
www.stmartinmarianist.org
St. Edward The Confessor School
Sunday, January 25 from 11am - 1pm
2 Teibrook Ave., Syosset, NY
(516)921-7767
Open House Wednesdays by appointment only
A full tour of the school with the Principal.
Visit website www.stedwardconfessor.org
Maria Regina School
4045 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford
(516)541-1229
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 - 6pm - 8pm - Early Childhood
only - Nursery, Pre-K or Kindergarten
Sunday, January 25, 2015 - 10am - 12 noon - All grades
Nursery thru Grade 8
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 10am - 11am
Holy Family School
17 Fordham Ave., Hicksville
(516)938-3846
Sunday, January 25, 2015 - 11:30am - 2:30pm
Nursery thru Grade 8.
Come meet teachers, students, staff, families and
administration.Private tours available. Call for an
appointment
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 245th St., Douglaston - Little Neck, NY 11362,
on Tuesday, January 20, 2015.
7:00PM - Rosary, Mass & Healing Service
Celebrant: Fr. Augustine Fernando
Assisted by Deacons Joseph Mercolino, John Dennehy,
Michael Vicinanza. Music: Tony Owen
For information contact St. Anastasia’s Church at 718-6314454. Come and experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit,
the presence, healing touch and power of Our Lord Jesus
Christ and the intercession of Mary the Mother of God and
Our Mother.
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Telecare Telethon Time!
The Telecare Telethon is the weekend of Saturday,
January 17th from 2PM -10PM and Sunday, January
18th from 12PM to 10PM. Please tune in on
Cablevision channel 29/137 or Verizon FiOS channel
296 to support our Diocesan Television Station. It will
be 18 hours filled with many guest “stars” including
many of the clergy, religious and dedicated lay people
of our Diocese. Additionally, visits from some celebrity
chefs, musical groups and New York sports teams will
help fuel the enjoyment. Join Msgr. Jim Vlaun for the
22nd annual Telecare Telethon and consider making a
donation by phone or a secure donation over the
internet at www.TelecareTV.org.
St. Kilian e-mail
We would like to gather our parishioners e-mail
addresses. This information will remain only with St.
Kilian’s and will be used only for better communication between the rectory and parishioners. If you
would like to submit your email information, please fill
out the form below and drop it in the collection basket
or drop it off in the Rectory.
To Register in the Parish: if you would like to
register in the parish fill out the form below, drop it in
the collection basket and we will mail you a registration form to fill out and mail back to the rectory.
Name _________________________________
Address: ______________________________
Phone#________________________________
Cell# _________________________________
E-mail Address __________________________
_______________________________________
(Please Print E-mail address clearly in upper or
lower case)
St. Kilian Catholic Church
Sunday, January 11, 2015
FOR INFORMATION OR
TO BE INVOLVED IN PROLIFE WORK
CALL 516-249-6567
St. Kilian Respect Life
MARCH FOR LIFE
Please consider joining us and sign up for the 42nd
Annual “March For Life” trip to Washington DC, on
Thursday, January 22nd. We MUST show our politicians
that ABORTION IS WRONG and should be STOPPED!
Jesus told us “whatever you did for one of these least
brothers [and sisters] of mine you did for me.” (Matt.
25:40). Join the march this year; our numbers are
growing—PLEASE HELP KEEP THE MOMENTUM
MOVING FORWARD!
ST. KILIAN RESPECT-LIFE CALENDAR OF
EVENTS
1/11 (Sun) - Pro-Life Meeting 10:30-10:55AM,
in the Green Rm of St. Kilian’s Church
Basement. Light refreshments will be served.
1/17 (Sat) - 10:30-11:30AM Prayer vigil outside
Planned Parenthood, 35 Carman’s
Rd, Massapequa.
We do this EVERY Sat., Please join us
when you can.
St. Kilian Parishioners at last year’s March for Life
St. Vincent de Paul Society
The approximate itinerary includes:
5:00AM –
6:00AM –
11:00AM -
1:30PM Afterward 4:00PM –
10:00PM –
A special mass at St. Benedict’s Chapel
The bus departs for Washington, DC. We will
stop at a rest area in Delaware for breakfast.
If time permits, we will stop for a brief visit at
the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception; the largest Catholic
Church in North America
Proceed to the starting point of the march.
We attend a short prayer session at St.
Joseph’s Church on Capitol Hill.
Board the bus for the return trip home. There
will be a feast on the bus ride home to
celebrate our efforts.
(approximate) Return to St. Kilian’s Church.
To sign up, contact: Paul Montenero
Text or Phone: 516-523-0373
Email: [email protected]
Eucharistic Adoration will be offered in St. Benedict Chapel for
those who are unable to join in the March in Washington DC.
Please unite yourself in prayer with those pilgrims who will
represent our parish in this important witness to the sacredness of
all Human Life. Thursday, January 22nd 9:30AM till 9PM.
After Jesus was baptized, he saw the Spirit of
God descending like a dove and a voice was
heard “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am
well pleased.” As we give to the poor, we also
can hear these same words.
As you place your gift in the Society
of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, know that
you are a sign of God’s love to those who
are suffering and you give them reason to
believe and to trust.
If you are in need of assistance or
would like information about joining or contributing to the Society, please call 516-473-9562.
Leave a message and a phone number. A
member will return your call as soon as possible. You may visit our website at
www.svdprvc.org. Please remember the Poor
Boxes at the exits of the church. They are the
Bread Boxes of the poor and hungry.
St. Kilian Catholic Church
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Sunday, January 11, 2015
Flu Season
DIOCESAN & COMMUNITY
ATTENTION: SAINT KILIAN SCHOOL GRADUATES
We are trying to locate members of the Class of
1965 in order to organize a 50 year reunion. If you
were a member of that class, or you know someone
who graduated in 1965, please contact one of us by
email to update your information.
Diane Mihelich - [email protected]
Carolyn Johnson Coulter [email protected]
Bill Filaski - [email protected]
If you do not use email, please call or text Mary
Ahern Macchio at (516)353-8205. Thanks. We look
forward to hearing from you!
It is that time of the year again. If you have a cold
or feel one coming on, please do not receive from the
chalice. Also do not feel obligated to shake hands at the
Sign of Peace; a smile a word and a wave will do; and do
not be offended if someone does not offer their hand.
If you are sick there is no obligation to attend
Mass. Personal prayer and reflection on the scriptures is
encouraged as well as viewing the Mass on television. We
are all encouraged to use common sense in these matters; to do all that we can to maintain health, wellness and
limit the exposure to infection. Most importantly let’s keep
in our prayers those of our parish community who are ill
and are not able to participate at the liturgy with us.
CUB SCOUT FUN AND FAITH DAY
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015
SAINT MARTHA’S CHURCH
UNIONDALE, NEW YORK
9:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
A day of prayer, handicrafts, games, a craft and a
patch. For information, contact the
Catholic Scouting Ofice
516 678-5800, ext 245
[email protected]
All Young Adults are invited to “Come and Adore” - A
Holy Hour followed by Concert with Michael Zabrocki, a
Christian Singer/Songwriter and Liturgical Musician.
St. Aidan’s Church, 505 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY
11596 at 7:30pm. Holy Hour followed by Concert and
refreshments. Begin the New Year with other young
adults in prayer and fellowship!
Bereavement Support Groups
Good Shepherd Hospice Bereavement Services are
opened at no charge to anyone in the community who
has expereinced a loss through death.
Spousal/Partner Loss Group - 1/21/15 to 3/11/15 2pm to 3:30pm
Parents Who Have Lost an Adult Child group 1/7/15 to 2/25/15 - 5:30pm to 7pm
Registration Required (631)828-7631
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Please consider remembering St. Kilian
Parish in your will. Catholics of generations to come will thank you for
your thoughtfulness and remember you
in prayer.
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR
SPONSORS
Let us say THANK YOU by supporting their businesses. Please let them know that you saw their ad in
our Parish Bulletin.
St. Kilian Catholic Church
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Ciclos de Fe
Celebremos Los
Sacramentos
LA SANTA MISA:
Todos los Sábados a las 6:15PM.
Ultimos miércoles de cada mes.
Hora:7:15PM
BAUTISMO:
Se celebra cada cuarto domingo de
mes, a las 2:00 de la tarde. Es requisito para los papás y
padrinos, atender la clase pre-bautismal, cada tercer miércoles de
mes a las 6:30 PM, en la parte baja de la Iglesia. Por favor llame
a la rectoría para hacer su cita con el sacerdote, para llenar el
formato; usted deberá traer el certificado o registro de nacimiento
de su niño. Los niños de 6 años ó más, deberán asistir a las
clases de catequesis regular.
PADRINOS: Deben ser católicos, con los Sacramentos de
Bautismo, Comunión y Confirmación; solteros ó casados por la
Iglesia. Deben traer una notificación indicando que están
registrados o son miembros de la Parroquia, en donde viven ó
adonde asisten a misa. No pueden ser padrinos las personas que
tienen parejas sin haberse casados por la Iglesia.
QUINCEAÑERAS:
Deben haber recibido los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Comunión y
Confirmación ó estar asistiendo a las clases regulares de
Educación Religiosa ó RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para
Adultos).
RITO DE INICIACIÓN CRISTIANA PARA ADULTOS: (RICA) Les
invitamos a una preparación espiritual de conversión a la fé
católica. Favor comunicarse con la Hna: Reina Vásquez
(631)902-9969. Las clases iniciarán en septiembre.
MATRIMONIO:
Es necesario hacer una entrevista con el Sacerdote ó Diácono de
la Parroquia con 6 meses de anticipación, para la celebración de
su boda. Es imprescindible que todas las parejas, asistan a PRECANA (charlas pre-matrimoniales), para poder casarse. Para
mayor información, llamar a la Rectoría (516)-249-0127 ext.129
P. Antonio o hablar con él, después de la Misa, los sábados.
RECONCILIACION/ CONFESIONES:
11 de Enero de 2015
El Bautismo del Señor
Peregrinos de todas partes del mundo llegan al Rio
Jordán para vivir la experiencia de sumergirse en las
santas aguas con la esperanza de sanar. A la misma
vez buscan hacer memoria del lugar sagrado donde
fue bautizado el Señor Jesús. También Marcos nos
indica que mediante su bautismo Jesús inicia su
misión. Su vida silenciosa de Nazaret termina, y da
comienzo su actividad mesiánica. La voz del Padre
lo asegura dándole la gracia de cumplir su voluntad
a lo largo de su ministerio. Comparado con los otros
Evangelios, el de Marcos presenta a un Jesús que
sana y predica en Galilea, además de tratar de
explicar a los cristianos de la primera generación
quién fue y sigue siendo Jesús. ¿De qué forma
nosotros, los bautizados, mostramos a Jesús a las
nuevas generaciones? Y cabe que nos hagamos
además esta otra pregunta: ¿Me siento hijo(a) de
Dios? ¿Cómo se complace él en mí?
“Tú eres mi Hijo amado” (Mc 1, 11). Ahora nos toca
a nosotros caminar por el mundo haciendo el bien,
tal como lo hizo Cristo. Ahora es el tiempo de iniciar
una relación íntima con el Padre, igual como Jesús
lo hizo. Ya es tiempo que seamos responsables de
hacer presente el Reino de Dios en la tierra. ¡Basta
ya de guerra y de injusticia! ¡Basta ya de flojera y de
aprovecharnos de los más débiles! Ahora es un
nuevo comienzo y el tiempo ordinario es el camino
propicio para ello. Al celebrar hoy tu bautismo,
Señor, ayúdanos a responder a los impulsos del
Espíritu Santo para aportar a los demás lo bueno
que tenemos en nosotros.
Todos los miércoles de 6:00 a 9:00 PM, en el Grupo de Oración.
Lugar: Cafetería.
UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS:
Llamar a la Rectoría, inmediatamente en caso de emergencia o
enfermedad, para que la persona reciba los Sacramentos
necesarios. (516)- 249-0127 Ext. 129 Padre Antonio.
GRUPO DE ORACION:
(Renovación Carismática) Todos los miércoles de 7 a 9:30 PM en
la cafetería Y la Santa Misa, en la Iglesia, los últimos miércoles de
cada mes a las 7:00 P.M.
GRUPO JUVENIL:
Se reúnen todos los sábados, después de Misa. Para
información, hablar con Nelson (516)351-8913/ Erlin (631)7051229.
CLASES DE INGLES Y CIUDADANIA GRATIS
EN FARMINGDALE!
REQUISITOS- Necesita registrar- El deseo de
aprender
MATRICULA ABIERTA - Ciclo de clases de
invierno empieza 10 de Enero.
Para mas detalles, comuniquese con Umama
Pasha (516)-867-3580, ext. 15.
[email protected]
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