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89 OVERLOOK DRIVE
MASTIC BEACH, NY 11951
PHONE: 631-281-5743
Roman Catholic
Shrine Church of
St. Jude
WWW.STJUDEMB.ORG
[email protected]
FAX: 631-395-5786
“To the Greater Glory of God and the Salvation of Souls.”
Celebration of
the Eucharist
Saturday Evenings
5:00pm
7:30pm
Sunday
8:00am
9:30am
11:30am
5:00pm
Vigil Mass
Spanish Mass
English & Italian
Children’s Choir
Adult Choir
Youth Mass
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday
9:00am
Mass
Wednesday
9:00am
Noon
Mass
Mass
Saturday
8:30am
Mass
Holy days
as announced.
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time- February 15th 2015
Pastor
Deacons
Rev. Gregory Yacyshyn Thomas Gillen
Kenneth Geoghan
In Residence
Mark Herrmann
Msgr. John Heinlein
Joseph Simeone
John Gagliardi
Senior Priest
Rev. James Leone
Parish Office
Hours
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday
9:00am–5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am–6:00pm
Friday
CLOSED
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
9:00am–12:00pm
Closed Holidays
Useful Numbers
Rectory
1-631-281-5743
Parish Outreach
1-631-281-5634
Religious
Education
1-631-281-2835
Pre-K
1-631-395-3959
Queen of Apostles
School
1-631-878-1033
St. Vincent Depaul
1-631-219-3542
Sacrament of
Anointing of
the Sick
Sacrament of
Marriage
Couples wishing to be
married should contact
Available in danger of
death or whenever there the rectory at least one
year in advance to meet
is a personal need, call
with one of the priests
the rectory for an
to make wedding
appointment.
arrangements.
Sacrament
Pre-Cana is required for
of Penance/
all couples.
Confession
Saturdays
4:00–4:45pm
Sacrament of
Baptism
Celebrated most 1st and
Wednesdays
3rd Sundays throughout
2:00–2:45pm
the year. Please contact
Also by appointment the rectory to set up
an appointment with a
Parish Outreach
member of the staff to
Mon.–Thurs.
arrange for the
9:00AM–1:00PM
Baptismal preparation
Closed Fri., SAT.,
SUN., And Holidays and then to arrange for
a Baptism date.
Devotions
Miraculous Medal
Novena
Mondays after the
9:00am Mass
St. Jude Novena
Thursdays after the
9:00am Mass
Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday
12:30pm–1:00pm
Benediction at 1:00pm
First Friday
8:00pm–9:00pm
Benediction at 9:00pm
The Holy Rosary
Monday through Friday at
8:30am; Saturday at
8:00am
Masses for the Week
Saturday, February 14, 2015
5:00pm
7:30pm
Intentions of Tony & Sonnia Marotti
50th Wedding Anniversary
Parishioners of St. Jude
Sunday, february 15, 2015
8:00am
9:30am
11:30am
5:00pm
Alexander Zanderzuk †
Elizabeth DeGiovine †
Anne Schulze †
Mary & Vito Eufemia †
MONDAY, february 16, 2015
9:00am
Intentions of Kyle Butler
Tuesday, february 17, 2015
9:00am
Dennis Weyer †
Wednesday, february 18, 2015
7:30am Lit. of Word & Ashes
9:00am Michael J. Mattera †
12 Noon (Guild) Andrew John Marcos †,
O’neil Bouto, † Diane Jones †,
Intentons of Val Scott
4:00pm Lit. of Word & Ashes
5:00pm Lit. of Word & Ashes
7:30pm Nick Brocolini †
Thursday, february 19, 2015
9:00am
Rosi Ha Sediero †
Friday, february 20, 2015
9:00am
Intentions of Melody Ana Haass
Saturday, february 21, 2015
8:30am Sally Maniscalco Romano †
5:00pm Andrew J. LaBella Jr. †
7:30pm Parishioners of St. Jude
Sunday, February 22, 2015
8:00am Antonino Franzino †
9:30am Jennie Paroulo †
11:30am Anna Cepeda †
5:00pm Steve Scafordi †
† Denotes Mass is for deceased
For the Sick:
Benjamin Archer, Joseph & Cindy
Balzer, Christina Bobas, Francis X. Butler, Joann Dillman, Alexandra Ditman, Robert & Robby DiFrancesco, Michael Drury, Joseph & Stephanie Frigano,
Edward Fusco, Marybeth Hoffman, Lawrence Katz,
Marilyn Lyden, Carmela MacDonald, Ronald Nappe,
Kathleen Papile, Jessica & Joan Passaro, Robert
Pickering Sr., Justina Rodriguez, Elizabeth, Eugene,
& Salvatore Russo, Baby Leaha Stefanov, Angelina
Tangredi Richard Thomas, Bobby Walsh
For the Deceased: James Joseph McGaughey,
Peter J. Bernatovich
For the Military: John Abel, Nicholas Acierno,
Matt Corica, Michael Cuervo, Daniel Engo, Cody
Farrell, Kyle Christopher Gray, Patrick Gross, Jeffrey
Holmes, Chris Howell, Steven Kay, Richard Kruger,
T.J. Kurlowicz, Chris Manakides, Thomas Mannix,
John Maresca, Richard Mclaughlin, Anthony Ochoa
Jr., Katherine M. Onorato, Ramon Ortiz, Matthew
Parenti, Rich Pinckney, Kerri-Anne Pliego, Gerard
Posillico, John Redding, Jr., Eric Reilly, Vinnie Riveria, Steven Schloesser, Carl Seaman, Don Skelton,
Arlise A. Smith, Bobby Sosa, Anthony Thompson,
Timothy Weisner, Robert Weyer
Important Lenten Information
SCHEDULE FOR ASH WEDNESDAY: Ashes will be distributed during the
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on February 18th, Ash Wednesday, at 9AM, 12
noon, and 7:30PM. In addition to these Masses, ashes will be distributed
during prayer services at 7:30AM, 4PM, and again at 5PM.
LENTEN REGULATIONS: All Catholics who reached their fourteenth
year are bound to abstain entirely from meat on Ash Wednesday and all
Friday’s of Lent. All Catholics between the ages of eighteen and fifty-nine
inclusive are also bound to observe the law of fast on Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday. This means limiting oneself to a single full meal and avoiding food in between meals. Two other light meals, which together do not
equal a full meal, may be eaten during the day.
MORNING LAUDS: As has been the custom here at St. Jude, we pray
Morning Prayer FROM THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS (The Prayer of the
Church) Monday through Friday at 8:15AM. We will begin on Thursday,
February 19th, followed by the Holy Rosary.
LENTEN STATIONS OF THE CROSS: The Way of the Cross each Friday
evening during Lent at 8PM. (Except March 20th Live at 7:30PM), Spanish
Stations will be on Tuesday at 7:30PM, Italian Stations will be on Wednesday at 7:30PM.
SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION/PENANCE: Lent is a special time of Grace
in the life of the Church. It is time when many people receive the Grace
to come back to the practice of the Faith. It is also a time of ongoing
conversion for each of us. Sacrament of Confession/Penance is available
each Saturday during Lent 12 noon-1PM and from 4PM-4:45PM and on
Wednesday from 2PM-2:45PM. We encourage you to make use of this
sacrament. The Confession schedule for Holy Week will be printed closer
to that week. Please mention this opportunity to family and friends who
may be looking for the opportunity to “come home”!
Lenten Fish Fry or Alternative Pasta Dish
‘Now available- an alternative ‘Pasta Dinner’ option every week.’
‘St. Jude Parish’ is hosting the Annual Lenten Fish Fry! Come feed your
body and your soul on Friday’s during Lent beginning February 20th and
concluding March 27th, the week before Good Friday. There is plenty of
time for you to enjoy a meal then afterwards join us for the ‘Stations of the
Cross’ at 8PM in the church. There will be a special Live presentation on
Friday, March 20th, at 7:30PM in the church.
All Dinners include: roll, dessert, and soda (or bring a drink of your choice)
for just $8pp. The fish fry will be held in the parish center hall from
5-7:15PM (last serving).
Every Friday night we will offer our traditional Lenten fish fillet, French
fries, & coleslaw. The alternative is the ‘Pasta’ option listed below:
February 20th: Pasta with clam sauce and salad
February 27th: Pasta with ala-vodka sauce and salad
March 6th: Pasta with broccoli, garlic and oil and salad
Fish Fry Raffle:
39’ Sharp LED HD Television, raffle tickets will be sold at the fish fry,
ticket donation is 3 for $10 or 1 for $5. Drawing will be held the last night
on Friday, March 27th. Tickets can also be obtained at the Rectory beginning Feb. 17th.
St Jude Blood Drive
Managed by Shrine Council of St. Jude Knights of Columbus
The St. Jude Parish Blood Drive will be on Sunday, February 22nd 8AM3PM in the parish center. Donors can sign up at table in the vestibule of
the church after Masses this weekend, February 14th & 15th or online at
www.nybloodcenter.org. Please consider giving the gift of life. For more
information call Bill Doyle at 525-3336.
From the Pastor
February 15th, 2015
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
urrent and Upcoming Events
The season of Lent begins in just a few days on February 18th – Ash Wednesday. Lent is the Church’s penitential
season that is marked by increased prayer, fasting (acts of self-denial), and almsgiving, among other works of mercy. It
is the immediate preparation for the celebration of our Lord’s glorious Resurrection. Although Ash Wednesday is not a
day of obligation, it is a day of fast and abstinence, and many people will come to church, either for Holy Mass or for a
prayer service and to receive the blessed ash derived from old, burned Palm Sunday branches. We pray that those who
have been away from the Sacraments and will come to receive ashes will return to the Lord and the practice of their Faith,
and that the hearts of us who do participate regularly may be converted ever more deeply to God during this beautiful
season. Please see the schedule and Lenten regulations on page 2 of this bulletin.
The annual St. Jude Lenten Fish Fry will be held in the Parish Center beginning Friday, February 20th and conclude with the last “fry” on Friday, March 27th. The Fish Fry has become a much-looked-forward-to event here at St. Jude.
Not only does one get a very reasonably-priced meatless meal, but it is a really fun time that brings together so many
members of our parish, with the vital participation of numerous ministries and organizations. Those who prepare, setup, cook, serve, and clean-up work as a team. They serve generously, and have a great time doing so. Whether one is a
member of St. Jude or not, our doors are open to all who wish to join us for a meal and a very good time.
For those who wish to attend, The Way of the Cross is prayed in church on the Fridays of Lent at 8:00 pm. On
Wednesday, February 25th at 8:00 pm, Creative Ministries will present “Journey: the Cross and Crucifixion” in church;
and on Friday, March 20th, “The Living Stations” will be presented at 7:30 in the church.
A number of parishioners have asked, and vendors have called, as to whether there will be an Easter Fair this year.
Unfortunately, the answer is “No”; for even though last year’s fair was successful, such an event requires much effort
and coordination beginning in early January. The appeal did go out a few times for a new chairperson(s), but full commitments were not to be found. Therefore, unless someone comes forward to take charge of the Easter Fair next year,
we will focus our energies on the Annual Christmas Fair and try to continue to make it as successful and enjoyable an
event as possible.
The 2015 Catholic Ministries’ Appeal (CMA) has begun here at St. Jude and throughout our Diocese of Rockville Centre.
Our original goal for this year was $62,200. Due to the upcoming Capital Campaign to improve our parish building and
grounds, St. Jude Parish petitioned Bishop Murphy and the Pastors’ Advisory Committee (PAC) to consider a reduction
in our goal. We are most grateful to Bishop Murphy and the PAC for granting us a one-year Capital Fund Adjustment.
Therefore our 2015 goal is now 50% of the original amount, or $31,100. Any monies that we receive in excess of 70% of
the original goal will be returned to St. Jude.
So even though the goal has been reduced to encourage parishioners to contribute/pledge more generously to our Capital Campaign, the more revenue raised for the CMA will still monetarily benefit our parish needs. In the last few years,
St. Jude has consistently achieved about 110% of our goal. For those who have previously supported the CMA, ThankYou for your sacrifices and generosity in the past, and we ask all parishioners to prayerfully consider a gift or donation
this year; even if you have not done so in the past. Personally, I have pledged the same amount of support as last year,
and will do so over a 10 month payment period on my credit card. Thanks, again, for your consideration to support the
2015 CMA.
The St. Jude Parish 2015 Lenten Mission will take place on three evenings: Tuesday, March 3rd through Thursday,
March 5th. The theme will be, “The Way, The Truth, and The Life: Living a Spiritual Life in a Secular World.” This mission
will be presented by members of our parish who have prayed over and will be presenting a series of well-prepared personal reflections to help you on your walk with Christ. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings will each have two talks, music
and singing, and time for silent reflection and prayer. Confessions will be heard both before and after the mission on
those evenings. On Thursday, confessions will be available before the Mass. I will celebrate the Mass and give the final
talk. More information will follow. Please plan on participating and let the Holy Spirit work on your heart this Lent!
In my homily of a few Sundays ago, I mentioned The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis. This book, which is still in print,
is a most worthy read. It is about a senior demon, Screwtape, who writes letters to his apprentice-demon nephew, Wormwood, on how to lead humans away from God and towards damnation. It is a book filled with humor, yet communicates
some very serious spiritual and moral lessons. If you would like to listen to it instead, the audio version by John Cleese
of Monty Python fame is available online.
The St. Jude Blood Drive will take place in the Parish Center next Sunday, February 22nd. If you are at all able, please
consider giving the Gift of Life, as the blood supply is very low, due to the bad winter weather we have been experiencing. I have a noon appointment to donate… I hope to see you there!
In Christ, Fr. Greg
Spiritual Care Companion
Would you like to learn to become a Spiritual Care Companion sharing your time and presence for those hospitalized,
living in nursing homes, homebound or adults with special needs?
Catholic Health Services of Long Island sponsors this free three-weekend training, for volunteers of all faiths, with basic
pastoral skills and information to become a caring, attentive, listening presence. Our training includes communication
skills, concerns of the sick and homebound, spiritual companioning, grief, death & dying, and how to care for the caregiver.
Information session: Saturday, February 28th from 1:30-3:30pm at the Catholic Health Services of Long Island office
245 Old Country Rd. Melville.
Please contact Carol at 465-6307 or Christine at 465-6306 if you would like to register for the upcoming training. The
training sessions are on Saturday, March 14th, 28th, and April 11th from 9:15-3:30pm. (bring bag lunch).
Lighthouse Catholic
Media Online Store
Bishop McDonnell Alumnae
Association
Looking for Catholic CDs, DVDs, and
books not yet available in the
Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosk?
Would you like to help support this
ministry and your parish with your purchases?
Please visit www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/
subscriptions?promoCode=23358
This will give you access to the Lighthouse Catholic
Media online store where you can purchase books,
multi-CD sets, and DVDs, join one of the subscription clubs, or access the free Bible app. Any store
purchases and subscriptions made through this link
will be credited to St. Jude parish. Thank you!
On Saturday, April 25th the Alumnae Association will host its Annual Alumnae Reunion. The
reunion will celebrate the special anniversary
classes of 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965,
& 1970. All 30s, 40s, and early 50s classes are
always welcome.
The reunion will take place at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Brooklyn. The cost for this event is $90pp.
which includes coffee, wine on arrival and a
buffet dinner. You can register or ask questions
by calling Rita Monaghan-Maloney at 718-8572700 ext. 2253 or [email protected]
Journey of the Cross and Crucifixion
Creative Ministries will be returning to St. Jude Church to perform,
this beautiful production on Wednesday, February 25th at 8PM in
the church.
This performance is a journey back through time. It is an opportunity
to walk with Christ and become one with Him and the people who
walked with Him. For many who have shared the journey it is almost
as if it were happening now for the first time.
Spread the word & bring a friend. It will be one of the most powerful
experiences you’ll have during this Lenten Season.
* A free will offering will be collected from those who wish to donate as you exit.
CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
A New and Important Book- by
Msgr. Daniel Hamilton
‘Worldviews in Radical Conflict’ by Msgr.
Daniel S. Hamilton- “A priest and former
editor tangles with The Times Editorial Board
over its religion-related editorials.” More
than 300 letter-essays evaluating The Times’
religion-related editorials for the period
1961-2014. Will our society become secularist? Our reasoning must be clear and convincing. Paperback is $15. This book is available
at Createspace.com/5169783 or at Amazon.
com/DB/0692352066. Msgr. Hamilton, a
Rockville Centre Diocesan priest, is a former
editor of The Long Catholic.
The 2015 Catholic Ministries’ Appeal (CMA) has begun here at St. Jude and throughout our Diocese of Rockville Centre. Our
original goal for this year was $62,200. Due to the upcoming Capital Campaign to improve our parish building and grounds,
St. Jude Parish petitioned Bishop Murphy and the Pastors’ Advisory Committee (PAC) to consider a reduction in our goal. We
are most grateful to Bishop Murphy and the PAC for granting us a one-year Capital Fund Adjustment. Therefore our 2015 goal
is now 50% of the original amount, or $31,100. Any monies that we receive in excess of 70% of the original goal – anything
over $43,540 – will be 100% returned to St. Jude.
So even though the goal has been reduced to encourage parishioners to contribute/pledge more generously to the Capital
Campaign, the more we can raise for the CMA will be money in the bank – literally – for our needs. In the last few years, St.
Jude has gone about 110% of our goal. For those who have previously supported the CMA, Thank-You for your sacrifices and
generosity in the past, and we ask all parishioners to prayerfully consider a gift or donation this year; even if you have not done
so in the past. Personally, I have pledged the same amount of support as last year, and will do so over a 10 month payment
period on my credit card. Thanks, again, for your consideration to support the 2015 CMA.
Living Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who use their gifts
to welcome and offer hospitality to those who are frequently shunned… the
stranger, the immigrant, the AIDS sufferer, the mentally ill and the poor.
Bulletin Reflection
In today’s second reading, St. Paul urges the Corinthians to “do all for the
glory of God.” If we follow that advice in everything we do, we cannot help
but be good stewards!
St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus was “moved with pity”, and so he chose to heal the leper. And in spite
of Jesus’ command to “tell no one anything,” Jesus knew that the leper
would not be able to keep the good news of his healing quiet. And, yes,
the leper does “publicize the whole matter.” Indeed, the leper proclaims
the Gospel. Perhaps Jesus healed the leper because he recognized one
who would be a disciple and spread the good news. “Join the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul!”
Mass Attendance
Saturday
5pm
Jan.18 238
Jan.25 243
Feb.1 219
Feb.8 242
7:30
178
145
110
128
Sunday
8am 9:30 11:30 5pm Total
198 270 530 145 1559
189 296 515 201 1589
188 336 430 155 1438
163 278 620 151 1582
Weekly Collection
Feb. 8th
$9,942.07
Scripture Readings
McGann-Mercy High School- Driver’s Education
Spring Session
MONDAY , feb. 16, 2015
Give yourself peace of mind, give your teenager the gift of life! Enroll your
child in the McGann-Mercy Driver’s Education Program.
This NYS approved program provides the required 48 hours of instruction
24 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of in-car training. After successful completion of the course, students will receive an MV-285 certificate and be eligible to test for a senior license at age 17.
The Spring 2015 session will start Sunday, February 22, 2015. Don’t miss out
registration is on a first come, first served basis. Call 631.727.5900, ext. 320
or go to www.mcgann-mercydhs.org for information on specific class dates,
sessions, costs and registration.
Weekday- Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Mk 8:14-21
Spare-A-Dime Collection
Weekday- Gn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday, feb. 17, 2015
Wednesday, feb. 18, 2015
Ash Wednesday- Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20—6:2/
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday, feb. 19, 2015
Thursday after Ash Wednesday-Dt 30:15-20/
Lk 9:22-25
Friday, feb. 20, 2015
Friday after Ash Wednesday- Is 58:1-9a/Mt
9:14-15
This weekend, February 14th & 15th we will begin taking the monthly
spare-a-dime collection. Baskets will be available as you leave Mass. The
money collected helps the needy of our community through our Outreach
program.
* Due to a Diocesan collection on the last weekend of this month we
changed the date for the spare a dime collection.*
Saturday, feb. 21, 2015
Becoming a leader starts with becoming a follower … of Christ
Come on down to YDisciple Youth nights each Friday from 7 – 8:30 pm in
the Parish Center. Youth in grades 7 and up are encouraged to attend any
and all sessions. All sessions include time for socialization, pizza and
refreshment.
Altar Bread and Wine
Youth Group
St. Sylvester’s Community Social and Dance
Featuring live the “ Savoy Swing Band” a 20 piece orchestra with vocals.
On Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 7pm to 10pm
Where; St. Sylvester’s parish center, 68 Ohio Ave. Medford,
Directions; L.I.E. exit 64, 1 block south on Rte. 112, first light
Robinson Ave. RT one block in. Admission; $10.00pp beverages and snacks
included. Visit our website at www.goodolddanceband.com or call Mike
at(631) 730-3333.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Parish Lenten Mission
March 3, 4th & 5th, 2015.
Jesus Christ-the Way, the Truth & the Life.
Living a Spiritual Life in a Secular World.
An Evening of Celtic Music
Benefit for St. Anthony’s High School Celtic Friars Pipe Band Featuring:
Celtic Friar Pipe Band, Empire Pipe Band, The Bob Morris Irish Band, Inishfree School of Irish Dance and Irish Sing-along Saturday, February 28th,
@ 7:00 PM, St. Anthony’s HS Auditorium $20 in Advance $25 at door to
reserve tickets. Please contact St. Anthony’s HS, 631-271-2020 located at
275 Wolf Hill Rd., South Huntington.
Saturday after Ash Wednesday- Is 58:9b-14/
Lk 5:27-32
Sunday, feb. 22, 2015
First Sunday of Lent: Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/
Mk 1:12-15
Have been donated:
In honor of Tony & Sonnia Marotti
(50th Wedding Anniversary)
Available dates:
April 13 & 20th
Altar Flowers
Have been donated:
In honor of Tony & Sonnia Marotti
(50th Wedding Anniversary)
Available dates:
March 15th
A Workshop on Angels
“Dancing on the Head of a Pin: The Angelic Doctor on Angelic Natures.”
What are angels? What do they do? How are they
different from us, and why do we sometimes confuse them with God? Why are angels good and
demons bad, and why can’t demons be forgiven?
How do angels see? Are we simply angels covered
in skin? What can angels make me think, and
what can’t they make me do? What is it like to
stand in a crowd of angels, and why doesn’t that
make a lot of sense? These are just some of the
questions that can be legitimately posed about
those interesting creatures called angels. Please
join us for a five-week workshop in which we will
consider what one of the greatest minds in human
history said about the issue, Doctor of the Church,
St. Thomas Aquinas.
Where: The Seminary of the Immaculate
Conception, Huntington
When: Wednesdays: Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18, &
25th
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Instructor: Ryan Williams, Associate Dean for St.
Joseph’s Seminary.
Cost: $150.00(audit fee), $467.00 (for (1) credit)
To register or for more information please call
Terry Villella at 631-423-0483, ext. 147.
Civil Service ExamBe a Suffolk Police Officer
Registration is now open- salary & benefits • starting
salary $42,000 annually. • Top pay $111,506 annually. • Generous benefit package. • Special opportunity for Spanish speaking applicants. The minimum
age is 19 years on the date of the written test;
maximum age, 34 years. Applicants that reach their
35th birthday on or before the test date are not
eligible to take the exam. Military candidates may
have a period of active military duty, up to six years,
deducted from their age for purposes of determining whether they meet the age requirement. Education, graduation from a standard senior high school
or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
recognized by the New York State Department of
Education, by the date of appointment. (No college
required) Written examination candidates who attain a passing grade will have to pass the following
qualifying tests and evaluations: Medical, Personality Assessment, Polygraph, Extensive Background
Check & Physical Fitness Screening. Citizenship
candidate must be a U. S. citizen at time of appointment. Requirements apply online now! Last date for
filing April 1, 2015, Exam date June 13, 2015 Application Fee: $100.00. If you need assistance with
applying online, call the Department of Civil Service
at 631-853-5500 for help.
Informational Seminar is scheduled as follows: The
meeting starts promptly at 7:00pm on Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 William Floyd Library 407 William
Floyd Parkway, Shirley. For more information, please
contact: [email protected]
Faith Formation
***Attention our regular office hours will be changing
temporarily on Tuesday until further notice the office will be
closed.
CONFIRMATION SPONSOR PAPERWORK – is due into the
Faith Formation Office by Monday, February 23rd (date
extended due to weather closings) with a copy of student’s
Baptism Certificate (if not already submitted). Any paperwork
brought in after February 23rd, WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
AND A PARISH SPONSOR WILL BE ASSIGNED. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The Faith Formation Office will be closed Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents Day. There are no faith
formation classes the week of Wednesday, February 18th
through Saturday, February 21st closed for winter recess. The
office will be open this week Wednesday and Thursday 9 to
5:30PM. and closed Friday & Saturday.
Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High
School-Open House
On Sunday, March 1, 2015,from 12pm-2pm, McGann-Mercy
will open its doors to families of prospective students for the
2015-2016 school year, grades 9-12, giving them the opportunity to tour the school and learn more about its academic,
athletic and service programs in an environment where
“goodness becomes greatness when faith comes first.” With
STEM-centered engineering and environmental science
curriculums, Advanced Placement, Scholars and Remedial
Programs, comprehensive athletic and extracurricular
opportunities, Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School
provides a robust learning experience intermingled with
Catholic values and is uniquely positioned as *THE* Catholic
High School on the East End.
For more information about the Open House or registration,
please call the Admissions office at 631-727-5900, ext. 335.
The Church in Need Collection
On the weekend of February 21st & 22nd a second 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:
•Church in Central and Eastern Europe - the Collection
provides support for basic pastoral programs and makes
scholarships available for students studying to serve their
local church. These students become vital participants in
the renewal of the Church in the region.
•The Church in Latin America faces many difficult challenges. Natural disasters in many areas caused lasting damage
to the Church, while a significant loss of parishioners to
migration and to other faiths, the inability to support itself
financially, and a lack of priests and religious to help effectively minister to the large number of Catholics continue to
trouble the region.
•The Church in Africa – the funds will go to assisting African countries where poverty, sickness and political strife
prevent people from living in dignity.
Thank you for your generosity.