Our Lady
Queen of Martyrs
53 Prospect Road, Centerport, NY 11721
631.757.8184
www.olqmparish.org
February 15, 2015
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
WEEK AT A GLANCE
FEBRUARY 15th - 21st
Monday, February 16th
Parish Offices closed for
President’s Day
Tuesday, February 17th
10:00am Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, February 18th
4:30pm Children’s Ash Wednesday Saturday, February 21st
3:00pm HIHI
Sunday, February 22nd
12:00pm Rite of Sending Forth
PRAY WITH US
Daily Masses: Monday-Thursday at 12pm, Saturday at 9am
Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5pm
Sunday at 8am, 10am and 12pm
Administrator: Mary Martin
[email protected]
Assistant: Judy Smith
[email protected]
Special Needs Mass: Saturday, March 14th at 6:00pm
Holy Days: 9am on Holy Day; 7:30pm Vigil evening of the Feast
Youth Minister: Bill Leone
[email protected]
Baptism
Marriage
Second Saturday of each month at 1pm
Contact rectory to make preparations.
Preparation class required.
Parish Facilities Director
Alexei Korenevski
Music Coordinator
Deirdre Kupka
Weekend Assistant
Fr. Dowling, Fordham University
CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENTS
Anointing of the Sick
1st Saturday of every month at 9am.
Please call the rectory if you are
hospitalized or homebound.
Reconciliation
Saturdays 9:30 -10am and 4 - 4:45pm
Anytime upon request.
Additional information on our website.
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~
Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults
RCIA
Christopher Benincase, Burt Young
Diana Benincase, and will profess
their belief in the teachings of the
Catholic Faith at the Easter Vigil. They
are on their last step in the process of
Christian Initiation.
Christopher Vedder, already baptized a Catholic, will be confirmed at the Easter Vigil, on April 4th.
Please hold them in prayer as they continue this journey.
As part of our First Holy Communion program,
preparation meetings are held for parents whose
children will receive the Sacrament in May.
John Budacovich recently spoke with a group of
parents about the importance of coming to the table
and sharing a meal...especially the table of the Lord.
Despite the cold snowy weather, many
gather to celebrate at our monthly Mass for
those with Special Needs.
Our next Mass is
Saturday, March 14th at 6:00pm.
All are welcome!
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
As we begin the Lenten season, copies of the The Little Black Book are available
in the vestibule. The purpose of the book is simple; to encourage people to
pray....even if only for six minutes a day.
Do some thinking and praying before charting your course through Lent.
God is our guide and it is God we must go to before we do anything.
REMINDER
Piles of snow surrounding our parking lots and the adjacent streets have limited the
availability of parking spaces. Please remember to be respectful to our neighbors on
Prospect Road when parking your car for Mass. Please do not block driveways and
avoid parking on both sides of the street.
~ All Are Welcome ~
ASH WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 18, 2015
FAST AND ABSTINENCE
Please join us for Mass at 12:00 noon and 7:30 pm.
Special 4:30 pm Ash Wednesday service for children.
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, the season of preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ on
Easter Sunday. The regulations on Lenten fast and abstinence are:
*FASTING: On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, those who are 18 but not yet 60 are allowed only one full
meal. Two smaller meals are allowed as needed, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.
*ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT: Those who are 14 years of age or older are to abstain from meat on Ash
Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Church no longer attempts to prescribe Lenten practices in detail. The above regulations simply
highlight Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and the other Fridays of Lent. The more fundamental obligation
is to make Lent a penitential season, choosing practices that are adapted to one’s own circumstances.
REMINDER: Parish offices will be closed on
Monday, February 16th
in observance of
President’s Day.
Mass will be celebrated
at 9:00am
PALM COLLECTION
Traditionally, the ashes
which we receive on Ash
Wednesday are the result of
the burning of the previous year’s Palm Sunday
branches. You can make a contribution to this
year’s Ash Wednesday ashes by bringing your
palms to church to be burned no later than
Monday, February 16th.
The Baby Corner
The Baby Corner, located just
inside the Community Room, is in
need of donations.
This month we especially need – GENTLY
USED OR NEW BABY CLOTHES, ONESIES,
and STRETCHIES
(size newborn - 12 mos. only) Please contact Newborns in Need’s President(and
OLQM parishioner) Lorraine Grenier,
631-549-6860, with any questions.
God bless you for helping the smallest and
neediest among us!
Our next Youth Ministry meeting is on
Tuesday, February 24th
in the Community Room.
#fun #faith #fellowship
#friendly competition
Bring a friend and join us!
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE 2015
PALM SUNDAY
Saturday, March 28: 5:00 PM
Solemn Blessing of Palms and Procession
Sunday, March 29: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon
also 10:00 AM in the Community Room
Palms will be blessed before all the Masses on Palm Sunday
MONDAY of HOLY WEEK
Reconciliation
Monday, March 30: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
HOLY THURSDAY
Thursday, April 2: 9:00 AM Morning Prayer
11:00 AM Children’s Service
7:30 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
8:30 PM to 10:30 PM Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
GOOD FRIDAY
Friday, April 3: 9:00 AM Morning Prayer
3:00 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
7:30 PM Seven Last Words - Hymns & Reflections,
Adoration of the Cross
Good Friday is a Day of Fast & Abstinence
HOLY SATURDAY
Saturday, April 4: 9:00 AM Morning Prayer
8:00 PM Solemn Mass of the Easter Vigil
Reconciliation: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday, April 5: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon
also 10:00 AM and 12:00 noon Mass in the Community Room
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday, March 28 after 9:00 AM Mass and 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Monday, March 30: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, April 4: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
~ Parish financial report~
Dear Parishioners,
On behalf of the Finance Committee of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, I am pleased to report the financial
condition of our parish for the fiscal year, which ended on August 31, 2014.
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Finance Committee meets quarterly to monitor the financial condition of the
parish. We review the status of the budget that is prepared by the parish administration, and approved by
the Finance Committee and parish Trustees. If circumstances require, the Committee meets additionally on
an ad hoc basis. We have quarterly financial statements prepared by the accounting firm Rosen & Federico,
Certified Public Accountants. This provides a very important and independent review of our finances.
Total Revenue for the parish was $1,444,733, a 9% decrease over the previous year. Most of the decrease
in revenue is due to an extraordinary donation of $100,000 in the prior fiscal year. Sunday and Holy Day
collections remained the same. ($875,864 for year ending August 2014 and $875,615 for year ending August
2013.) Christmas and Easter donations were down slightly. (Christmas $131,823 vs. $134,317; Easter $75,993
vs. $77,953)
Over the past three years, the parish has shown a 1% increase in revenues and a 3% increase in expenses.
While we do our best to budget properly and to keep our expenses down, this trend does not allow for the
necessary growth to our many parish programs.
Some facts related to generous giving to the following:
The Catholic Ministries Appeal for 2014
The goal for the parish was $106,200 and the parishioners contributed $142,241, which is 34% over goal. The
parish received a rebate of $41,000.
Trinity Regional School
As one of six parishes supporting Trinity Regional School, we contribute 9% of our annual Sunday collection to
the school. This school year, 62 children from 38 families attend Trinity with a financial commitment from Our
Lady Queen of Martyrs of $108,000. The tuition rates for Trinity are tiered, with those families participating
in their parish receiving a lower tuition rate. For a family to be considered participating they need to not only
be active in the school, parish and community but also contribute a minimum of $850 annually to their parish.
Special Collections
Not only are parishioners generous to the diocesan special collections, you also generously support those
outside our diocese when they ask for our support. In May 2014, your donations for the work of Archbishop
Felix Machado in India amounted to $13,778. Following the natural disasters of an earthquake and tsunami in
November 2013, you supported our friends in the Philippines with a donation of $12,000.
Project Nicaragua
Your ongoing support for this project has contributed thousands over the past years. In the last fiscal year,
your donations amounted to over $70,000, with $40,000 going towards the education fund.
~ Parish financial report~
Some facts about parish giving:
Your regular contributions to the parish for 2014
There are over 2600 families registered in the parish. 54% of these families have no recorded contributions to
the parish for the year ending August 31, 2014.
An average of 323 families use the envelope system each week. This amounts to an average weekly collection
of $11,860 for those families who use envelopes. The remainder of the collection comes from Faith Direct and
a small amount of cash.
On an average week, 53% of families contribute $20 or less. If these parishioners could increase their
donation by $5, it would make a big difference! For those families who are able to give more and can increase
their weekly contributions to 10%, we would easily overcome the current and projected revenue shortfall and
assure that parish programs continue.
We understand that for some, your contribution represents a significant sacrifice while being on a fixed income,
unemployed or experiencing other financial difficulties. We thank you for your sacrifice and if we can assist
you, please contact Father John or Parish Social Ministry.
17 families in our parish are most generous and their contributions each week represent 16% of our total
Sunday, Christmas and Easter collections!
We are most grateful to those who participate in Faith Direct – 120 families currently contribute 20% of
our weekly income through Faith Direct. This assures us regular income each week regardless of weather or
vacations – your contributions are constant and most appreciated.
Children’s Faith Formation
There are currently 1096 young people from 682 families enrolled in our Children’s Faith Formation program.
More than 35% of our active Faith Formation families have no recorded contributions to the parish. A quarter
of the remaining 65% contribute less than $150 annually.
Thank you for your consideration of this concern to the parish need.
The members of the Finance Committee are Robert Carillo, Art Dignam, Randy Howard, John Kabacinski,
Michael O’Hare, Vincent Panettieri, and Mary Walsh. Mary Margaret Weiss and Joseph Siniscalchi are the
Parish Trustees. Mary Martin, our Administrator, serves as our Chief Financial Manager.
Should you have any questions or comments, the members of the Finance Committee, Father John and Mary
Martin are available to speak with you.
Sincerely,
Father John
~ Parish financial report~
Sept. 1, 2013 -‐ Revenue
Aug. 31, 2014
Sundays and Holy Days
875,864.00
Christmas
131,823.00
Easter
75,993.00
Fundraising (Catholic Ministries Appeal, Golf & Tennis Outing)
136,493.00
Children's Faith Formation
97,146.00
Parish Programs (Parish Social Ministry, Youth Ministry, Adult Faith Formation) 22,260.00
Auxiliary Revenue
41,560.00
Diocesan Collections
48,966.00
Donations and Bequests
12,043.00
Non-‐Operating Revenue
2,585.00
Total Revenue
1,444,733.00
Expenditures
Sept. 1, 2012 -‐ Aug. 31, 2013
875,615.00
134,317.00
77,953.00
165,697.00
92,970.00
25,009.00
48,175.00
51,914.00
116,325.00 *
7,342.00 **
1,595,317.00
Salaries
Fringe Benefits Children's Faith Formation
Parish Programs
Regional School Subsidy
Printing and Office
Diocesan Assessment
Auxiliary Expenses
Rectory Household
Diocesan Collections
Building Maintenance and Utilities
468,512.00
233,756.00
36,702.00
105,226.00
***
108,792.00
88,370.00
97,182.00
33,563.00
19,381.00
48,966.00
173,941.00
****
497,593.00
247,685.00
31,797.00
88,962.00
104,796.00
86,994.00
91,779.00
15,390.00
18,560.00
51,914.00
140,444.00
Extraordinary Capital Expenses
56,841.00 *****
129,069.00
Total Net Revenue (Deficit)
(26,499.00)
90,334.00
Total Expenditures
Net Operating Revenue (Deficit)
1,414,391.00
30,342.00
1,375,914.00
219,403.00
* One family made a single contribution of $100,000
** Includes restricted donations of $4,400
*** Includes expenses for Godspell and the Marriage Enrichment Program
****Maintenance to heating and cooling systems
*****New heating system for the rectory, new chairs for Community Room
A complete financial report is available at the rectory.
Robert J. Crimmins
July 7, 1938 - January 12, 2015
On a very sad note, the chair of our Finance Committee, Bob Crimmins, died very suddenly on January
12th. Bob was a tremendous asset to the parish. He was one of the senior staff of Metropolitan Life, the
Chief Operating Officer of Saint John’s University, and the Chairman of Saint Francis Hospital, just to
mention a few of his accomplishments.
All this being said, he was a man of remarkable and deep faith committed to the church he loved so much.
We will miss Bob and his many gifts, his understanding of people and his keen sense to do what is right.
Thank you, Bob, for all you have done for Our Lady Queen of Martyrs. We will miss you.
~the giving season~
Parish Social Ministry continues our mission of GIVING throughout the year. With the cold
winter months upon us, we focus our attention on the many who are homeless, elderly or
homebound and offer our gifts of caring and compassion.
Kindly contact Maria Ryan at Parish Social Ministry 754-9045
for information or to volunteer.
The Superbowl of Caring Committee of Ella Simkins, Jillian and Owen White want to
thank the parishioners, catechists and Faith Formation families of OLQM, Stop and
Shop Patrons and members of the Centerport Yacht Club for supporting the 2015
Souper Bowl of Caring Soup Drive. We set out with a very ambitious goal of trying
to collect 3000 cans of soup. With the communities help and generosity, we collected
2993 cans of soup as well as donations of over $200 dollars. The money raised will be
used to help a local needy family in our parish. We are happy to announce that the food donations filled the pantries
at OLQM, Northport Food Pantry, Madonna Heights, HACO and St. Hugh. We wouldn’t have been able to do this
without the hard work and dedication of the 16 kids in the Faith Formation class of Marybeth White & Allison Simkins.
Each and everyone of them helped for hours over Superbowl weekend at Stop
& Shop and were able to see how truly blessed we are to live in such a generous
community that gives back. A big thanks also goes to the parents in this class
that helped in the delivery of almost 3000 VERY HEAVY cans of soup.
All those involved learned many valuable lessons and one being, that NO ONE can do everything, but EVERYONE
can do something. We will be back at it next year and look forward to next years Superbowl.
Souperbowlingly,
Ella Simkins, Jillian & Owen White
Valentine Giveback
Close
to
one
hundred
Valentine
Centerpieces were made by teens, seniors
and Faith Formation students with love for
our homebound parishioners and patients
at Carillon Nursing Home. The deliveries
began on Wednesday February 11th to
Carillon where children delivered over
50 centerpieces, and cards along with
flowers. The other centerpieces were
delivered by catechists and students over
the weekend to the homebound along
with a card and a smile.
Project H.O.P.E.
Helping Other People Eat
Looking for volunteers to help make soup
on Saturday mornings( teens and older).
Younger children will help bag the food.
Please arrive at St. Hugh’s church by
9:30am.
If interested, please bring a bag of celery,
carrots or potatoes. The soup will be
delivered to homeless individuals later in
the day.
Give Parish Social Ministry a call for
additional information.
~For Information About Parish Social Ministry ~
~ PArish Social ministry ~
Can You Help Shovel for
the Elderly?
Mother Nature has blessed us with a
white blanket of snow. Perhaps beautiful
to look at but dangerous to many,
especially the elderly.
We are looking to our parishioners
and Faith Formation classes to help
shovel walkways or driveways for
the homebound. If you are interested,
please contact Parish Social Ministry.
Our Food Pantry is low on the
following items
Laundry and Dish Detergent, Cans or
Jars of Tomato sauce &
Cans of Tuna Fish
Thank You so much for your continued
support!
RESPITE PROGRAM
Our Next Respite is
Saturday February 28th
9:30am - 11:30 pm
in the Community Room.
Children enjoy ar t, crafts, games,
spor ts,
reading,
singing,
and
snacks in this program designed
especially with these children’s
special needs in mind.
Telephone Reassurance Ministry perfoms a vital role in keeping our
elderly or homebound connected to our parish and the outside world.
Due to life circumstances, many of the elderly feel isolated or
alone. Our Telephone Reassurance Ministry consists of dedicated
volunteers that help our senior parishioners stay connected to OLQM.
If you, or someone you know, would like to be on our list,
please give our office a call.
There are many parishioners involved in Parish Social Ministry, reaching out to offer
assistance and sharing their gifts with one another, all in the context of our faith.
Looking for a way to volunteer? In need of some support or assistance?
Give Our Office A Call
~Contact Kevin Blum or Maria Ryan at 754-9045~
[email protected] ~ [email protected]
Scripture: Mark 1:40-45
Jesus is Our Hope
Today’s gospel story is about a man with leprosy. Leprosy is a disease that is found mostly in
people that live in poor areas, have dirty water, and who aren't healthy to begin with.
Leprosy looks very bad. It can completely change the way a person looks. Some people get it on
their hands or feet too. During the time Jesus was preaching, people thought that leprosy was
caused by people's sin. So, if someone had leprosy it was because he had done something wrong.
For all these reasons the 'lepers' as they were called, were kicked out of the city and had to live
outside of it. They weren't allowed in stores or churches or any public place. No one wanted to
see them, and no one would touch them because they were afraid they would catch the disease
or become 'unclean' because of their sin. A leper’s life was hopeless.
In today’s gospel, a man with leprosy came to Jesus. He knelt before Jesus and said, "If you will,
you can make me clean." Jesus looked at the man but was not afraid. Instead, he felt love and
compassion for him. He reached out his hand, touched the man and said, "I am willing, be clean."
Immediately, the leprosy left the man and he was cured.
The man was so happy that he told
everyone he saw what had happened to
him. This made it hard for Jesus to walk
around in the cities because large crowds
would flock to Him, wanting to be cured.
What does this story mean for us? It
doesn't matter to Jesus what we've done,
how we look or what other people think
about us. He made us and he loves us no
matter what! Everyday Jesus is trying to
reach out and show His love to us.
There may come a time in our lives when
we find ourselves in a situation that
seems really hopeless. When that
happens, where can we turn? How do we
find hope in a hopeless situation? We can
turn to Jesus. When the situation is
hopeless, Jesus is our only hope.
~ Bill Ayres: Reflections on the Readings ~
February 15, 2015
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
A reading from the book of LEVITICUS
This is a harsh proclamation about leprosy that seems cruel to us today but up until modern times leprosy
was not readily curable. People with leprosy lived a horrible life cut off from family, friends and community.
That was especially hard for the Jewish people who lived in close community. Imagine losing your health
and all the people you knew and loved. In our own time, Ebola has been a similar scourge for the people
of West Africa but thankfully the crisis seems to be diminishing thanks to many heroic people.
The Responsorial Psalm
I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation.
Salvation is not something that happens to us at the end of our lives. God’s Spirit is with us now, living in
us. We need only to turn to God, not a God who is far away but one that loves us unconditionally and is
within us if we open our hearts and stay open even when it seems that nothing is happening.
A READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF SAINT PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS
Paul says “I try to please everyone in every way.” How can we do that without being “people pleasers” and
possibly doormats? There is a delicate balance here to keep our integrity and strength and at the same
time be loving, giving people. It is hard to stay in that balance without moving toward resentment or a
lack of self- respect. It is also hard to follow your beliefs and values with those you love who do not share
them without becoming angry and possibly self- righteous with them. As I have read Saint Paul over the
years it seems to me that all this was very hard for him as well. He did not always act in a way that was
understanding but he never gave up even when he was deeply hurt by people that he loved dearly and to
whom he gave his life and service.
REFLECTIONS ON the holy gospel according to maRK
It was very important for Jews to be ritually clean. Lepers were not and so they were ostracized. Jesus
actually did something that was against the Law. He touched this poor suffering man and said, “Be made
clean.” He heals the man and makes him clean so that he can again be a part of the community. Once
he has gone to the priest of the temple who alone could authorize that the man was clean. At one and
the same time, Jesus heals the man of this terrible disease and cleanses him so he can again be a part of
the community.
Tragically, our church has not welcomed people into communion who are seen to be morally unclean
because of using contraceptives, being gay or divorced. Pope Francis has begun the long process of
reconciliation for so many millions of our brothers and sisters who want to be a part of our community
of faith but have been blocked. These are not easy issues to deal with after so long a practice of exclusion but Francis has made a start to the dialogue. Let us pray that the healing power of Jesus will be the
guiding light for our church in reaching out to so many who also share the presence of the Spirit with us.
~ Stewardship ~ A way of life ~
STEWARDSHIP SHARING
February 8, 2015
Collection Fast. Pray. Give up your Envelopes! We invite
you to help our parish save money by giving up
your offertory envelopes this Lent!
Enrolling with Faith Direct will provide Our
Lady Queen of Martyrs with consistent support
and simplify your giving without the wasteful
envelopes. Join us in giving up envelopes this
Lenten season!
You can quickly sign up online at www.
faithdirect.net using our church code: NY229,
or by mailing an enrollment form available in
the parish office.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Faith Direct Total:
$11,624
$3,940
$15,564
Faith Direct
120 Envelopes
Poor Box $143
Thank you for your continued support.
Special Collection: The Church in Need
On February 22, 2015 a collection will be taken for
“The Church in Need.” The monies collected at this
time will be shared among three areas of the world
where there is particular need for help; the Church
in Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and
Africa.
Please be as generous as your means allow.
Serving God by Serving Others
February marks the beginning of the 2015 Catholic Ministries Appeal here in our parish and in many parishes
across our Diocese. The Catholic Ministries Appeal is the yearly appeal that helps our Diocese support many
critical ministries, services, programs and parishes across Long Island.
As Catholics, we are called to share our faith, love and gratitude for all we have been given. Through the Catholic Ministries Appeal, we can accomplish this together as a diocesan family, touching lives, uplifting the human
spirit and delivering vital ministries where they are most needed. When you contribute to this appeal, your
support helps form our priests, deacons and lay leaders; trains our religious education catechists and adult faith
formation leaders; helps our young people grow in faith and prepare for reception of the Sacraments.
Your contributions also help to support the programs and services that provide care and comfort to so many
through Catholic Charities and Parish Social Ministry Programs. Please join with thousands of your neighbors
who are Serving God by Serving Others and support the Catholic Ministries Appeal.
~Praying for and Supporting One Another~
Mass intentions
MASS INTENTIONS
DATE TIME
OFFERED FOR
2/14 5:00 PM 2/15
8:00 AM
Sister Mary Naomi
10:00 AM 12:00 PM 2/16
9:00 AM
Kathy DiStasi
Carol Geiss
Stephanie Genova
Andrea O’Connor
Jackie Rousseau
Giuseppe Mastandrea
2/17
12:00 PM
Christopher McBride - 2nd Anniversary
2/18
12:00 PM
Michael Scappaticci
7:30 PM
Hugh Smith
12:00 PM
Robert D’Anna - 11th Anniversary
2/19
2/20
Parishioners of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
2/21 9:00 AM
Gavin Donnelly
5:00 PM Gregory Kaleda
2/22
8:00 AM
Ken O’Brien
Maria Portannese Paravani
Lucia DiOrio
Edmund and Hermine Thompson
Jacqueline Rousseau
L
et us especially remember those who
have asked for our prayers.
Ray
Hubbs
Wayne
Haddock
Jules
Ramos
Concetta D’Orio
Fr. Edward Dowling Mark Borstelman
Tom Corbett Jane Schiano-Wigutow
Karen Larson
Thomas Mulhern
William Clarke
Brenda McCusker
Nancy Naughton
Perla Quintera Ramire
Joseph Tribble
Liam Cochran
Richard Magnussen
Baby William Louis Walsh
Joanne Gubitosi
Maura Walsh
Effie Carr
Kay Melia
Louise Ammirati
Jim Hartnett
Brian Dowling
Alice Gabrielle
Jamie Wrede
for the peaceful rest of all our beloved
Pray parishioners
and friends especially
Richard Burke and James Duggan.
No Mass on Fridays
10:00 AM 12:00 PM PRAYER REQUESTS
those who have gone before us
joys of eternal life .
Mayshareall the
MASS & PRIEST
SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 21st
5pm Father John
Sunday, 8am Father John
February 22nd
10am Father John
12pm Father John
February 15 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
In the Gospel today, Jesus moved with pity, touched the leper and healed him.
Let us pray today for the grace to be generous with our gifts to help those who are suffering.
~ In The Community~
Fashion Show Luncheon hosted by
Father Thomas A. Judge Columbiettes
Join us March 15, 2015 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm for a fun afternoon of
vendors, raffles and fashions by Dress Barn & Studio East.
Knights of Columbus Hall
9 Hewitt Square East Northport
$25 admission includes hot buffet lunch and dessert. Please call for tickets:
Susan Hurd 516-650-0572 or Karen Sheehan 516-353-1820
The
Institute
for the Study
of Religion in
Community Life
of Saint Joseph’s
College will be
hosting a conference to be given by Sister Elizabeth
Johnson, C.S. J., noted author and distinguished
professor of theology at Fordham University. Sister
will give two presentations during the event,
which will take place on Friday, February 27th from
9:30am - 2:00pm in O’Connor Hall of the college’s
Patchogue location.
Her talks are related to her most recent book “Ask
the Beasts Darwin and the God of Love.”
Pre-registration is required. A $20 donation includes
a boxed lunch. Please contact Professor Paul Ginnetty
at (631)687-2681 or [email protected] to register or
for further details.
ST. HUGH’S PROJECT HOPE & Heagerty Family Foundation present
Little Cow Harbor Run for HOPE
Saturday, February 28, 2015
9:00 AM 4 Mile Run through the lovely hamlet of Greenlawn NY
8:30 AM Kids Fun Run (10 & Under) Oldfield Middle School
Student Athletes can register as a team for only $10/person. Walkers Welcome.
Register www.active.com or print out an application from www.projecthopeny.org
Free Homemade Soup at the Finish ~ Great Raffle Prizes
ALL proceeds benefit St. Hugh’s Project HOPE
~ Helping Other People Eat ~
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR THE
ST. HUGH’S FOOD PANTRY. Any questions email us at [email protected]