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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI 29 Northgate Drive, Greenlawn, NY
Telephone: 757-7435—FAX #757-0469 E-mail: stfrangreenlawn@aol.com
Website: www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org
Parish Staff: Rev. Peter F. Kaczmarek, Pastor
Msgr. Robert J. Batule, In Residence Msgr. Patrick Armshaw, Pastor Emeritus
Deacon David Campbell, Pastoral Associate Deacon Jean Cantave, Pastoral Associate Deacon Allan D. Longo, Faith Formation
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am– 4:00pm; Friday 9:00am-12:30pm
Evenings: By appointment only
Parish Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00 noon 5:00pm Youth Mass (Christian Rock Mass)
Monday—Friday: 8:30am Holy Days of Obligation: as announced.
Faith Formation: (1st through 8th grade)
Religious Education Coordinator: Deacon Allan Longo: 754-6436
Music Ministry:
Director & Cantor: Charmaine Nygaard: 266-5458
Organist: Wei-Chun Liao Youth Mass & Ministry:
Michael Sheetz: 252-5083
Office of Pastoral Care to the Homebound, Elderly and Ill:
Peggy Evans, Office: 261-4837
Ministry of Consolation
& Bereavement: Diane Lake: 499-0395
New Parishioners:
Every family should be properly registered. Please stop in the sacristy
after Sunday Mass or at the rectory office during office hours to pick up a
census form.
Devotional Life First Friday
9:00am—10:00am 8:00pm—10pm with
Benediction
Catholic Conversion R.C.I.A.
Please call the rectory.
Liturgy of the Hours In church Wednesday at
8:00am
Rosary: Daily at 9:10am
Charismatic Prayer
Group Wednesdays: 7:30pm
Peggy Evans: 424-6964
Holy Hours In the church
Wednesdays: 7:00pm—8:00pm Fridays: 2:00pm—3:00pm
Parish Programs
Trinity Regional School
1025 Fifth Avenue E. Northport
Principal: Jeanne Morcone Office: 261-5130
St. Vincent de Paul
Society Meets semimonthly in the
auditorium. 651-2655
In-Home Pre-Cana
Seasonally in hosts home Coordinators: 271-3566
Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo
Little People’s Liturgy
Sundays at the 10:00am Mass. Louise Mordarski: 796-2070
Pam Capotosto: 423-1091
PB&J Gang Leslie Kulewicz: 754-2132
Yvonne Porpora: 499-3780
February 20, 2011
7th Sunday
In Ordinary Time
Sacramental Life
Baptism: Scheduled Sundays at 1:30pm
Parents should contact the Rectory before the birth of the child. Both parents must come for an interview with the priest or deacon. Class also required
after the interview.
Sacrament of Matrimony:
Please call the rectory at least six months in advance for an
appointment with a parish priest. A marriage preparation
program is required.
Penance/Reconciliation:
Saturdays at 12:30 and 5:30pm Also by appointment
Anointing of the Sick: Every second Monday after the 8:30am Mass. Also anytime by calling the rectory at 757-7435.
Mission Statement: St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Christ-centered family of believers, celebrating Christ alive in our lives through the inspiration of the Gospel, church teachings and traditions and the Sacraments.
We are sensitive to the spiritual and temporal needs of God’s people, acknowledging their uniqueness and dignity and are dedicated to reaching out and serving them through prayer,
liturgical celebrations and social ministries. Guided by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Holy Eucharist, we welcome all people with, respect and compassion. We are vigilant
in protecting the rights of the most vulnerable. In the tradition of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi, we put the “good news” of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ into action.
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, February 20th 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Thomas Angiolino+, William Vinciguerra+, Arthur & Adeline Anderson+ 12:00pm Josephine Furnari+, Dot & Bernie Fussa+ In thanksgiving to Our Blessed Mother, For All Souls in Purgatory, Isabella Grasso+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis Monday, February 21st 8:30am Louis & Marie Vagnini+ Tuesday, February 22nd 8:30am Ellen Marino+
Wednesday, February 23rd 8:30am Mitchell Nieroda+
Thursday, February 24th 8:30am Msgr. Peter A. Chiara+
Friday, February 25th 8:30am Conversion of America’s Heart to End Abortion Saturday, February 26th 4:30pm Giuseppa & Nunziata Scalzo+, Margery Venuti+ Sunday, February 27th 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Joan Montaigne+ 12:00pm Antoinette D’Amato+, Michael Trotta+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis
Please pray for the sick of the Parish
Sister Laurence Cantave (Dcn Jean’s aunt), Gloria Payne, Patrick Bissex, David Michael Harry, Walter Dichurt, Cathy Planz, Kathy La Russo, Carol Nicastro, Pat Bentley, Deacon Dave Campbell, Lori Miller, Fran Rolino
Ministers for Saturday and Sunday February 26th and 27th
Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Charmaine Nygaard, Lois Greaux, Sean Pugni, Eileen McGloin, Rosemarie Reina Lector: Peggy Evans Altar Servers: Kayla & Ryan Fathers, Chelsea Roman Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo, Joe Koferl, Joan Collins, Rosemarie Reina Lector: Robert Moriggia Altar Servers: Kathleen Davin, Colleen & Danny Morgan 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Jean Garvey, Michael Lobasso, Charles Giardino, Louise Mordarski, Carol Nucci Lector: Ellen Lobasso Altar Servers: Adrienne & Ginelle Cantave, Brittany Coscio 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Jim Byrne, Sally Mulholland, Mariejo Prezeau, Leslie Malone Walker Lector: George Pozderec Altar Servers: James & Thomas Krauss, Amy Florio 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Crystal Irving Lector: Altar Servers: Kathleen Barter, Krystal Cruz
Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital
Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby Feb. 27th *Ginny Moore, Pat Ammirato, Diane Bacigalupo, Jim Byrne, Ann Cajigas, Doreen McNiff, Marilyn Reilly, Chris Torns
Two items in our bulletin “dovetail” in a special way. They mark and “define” if you would, our parish in this late winter season.
I. First and foremost is our Lenten Schedule. Easter is “late” this year almost as late as it can ever be. It is tied into ancient interpretations of the Jewish lunar calendar. Greek Orthodox and Catholic compute it a different way. So Ash Wednesday is March 9th – a day we accept on our foreheads a symbol (ashes) of repentance and our willingness to embrace the cross! Please look over our Lenten Schedule carefully and even post it in a prominent place in the house. There are different kinds of events planned; so please look them over and prayerfully consider which ones apply to you! Make every effort to attend. Invite family members, friends and neighbors!
II. Also “defining” our year – particularly our parish social year – is the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance! Here is a chance just as winter ends (and it has been quite a winter!) to come together and celebrate a heritage of faith and culture that we can all identify with. St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday (and a Holy Day!) that brings out the joy and camaraderie in just about everyone. Ticket prices are the same as last year – call the rectory now for a reservation!
III. Pat Brennan, our CMA (Appeal) chairperson, is speaking at all Masses today. Please give him a “good hearing” and hopefully begin to make the decision of what your pledge for this year will be! (The chairperson is crucial to the success of the Drive – he will also report to the parish on our standing in late spring!
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St. Patrick’s Day
Dinner Dance March 19 7:00pm
in the Parish Hall
$45 per person, $85 per couple
Traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
Irish Music, Step Dancing,
Bagpiper
$2,000 Grand Prize Raffle 2nd Prize: Kindle
Watch Your Mail for Letter Coming Soon!
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(Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday’s weekly offering:$10,615.50 Last Year’s Sunday offering: $9,666.00 Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!!
Bulletin Reflection In today’s first reading, the Israelites are urged to love their neighbors as them-selves. In the Gospel, Jesus spells out how we are to do that-to give generously to those who ask of us and not to turn our backs on those who seek to borrow.
Living Stewardship
We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who strive to see the humanity in everyone, not by judging others, but rather, by serving them.
Time, Talent & Treasure
Fostering Stewardship as a way of life
Wednesday Bible Study now meeting 11:30am in the parish hall.
Experience what God’s word means in your life. Learn how to access supernatural joy in the midst of
daily practicalities and crises of life. For information, call Joan at 631-367-4788
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenges us by saying: “You must be per-
fected as your heavenly Father is perfect.” When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and
joy into our hearts and into our lives.
Booster Club Winner The weekly St. Francis
Booster Club Winner is:
Amelia Colamussi The weekly Booster Club Prize is $60.00 The monthly Booster Club Prize is $600.00. Don’t miss out on your chance to be a
winner. Tickets are $50.00 and are available in the Rectory and at the
Port-a-Store. Your ticket is entered to win
Every Week!
The Rectory, Pastoral Care Office and Religious Education Office will be closed Mon. Feb. 21 for
We will re-open Tuesday
Come And See...
Paul Koleske Concert & Reflection
Sunday March 6th 2:30 pm St. Francis of Assisi
Catholic Church Paul Koleske is a Contemporary Catholic Christian Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Speaker, and Recording Artist. He has 2 CDs and his third is set to be released in Summer 2011. He travels the United States of America conducting Parish Missions, Concerts & Reflections, Retreats, and Youth Ministry Events.
Sunday March 6th @ 2:30 pm in St. Francis of Assisi Church, after assisting at all Masses, he will be offering a
pre-Lenten Concert of his Inspired Music and Inspirational Spoken Reflections.
His Catholic Music & Speaking Ministry began after a miraculous experience on December 12, 1993 (which he will share in his presentation).
Paul’s Concert & Reflection Series have been called a “mini personal retreat” by those who’ve experienced a lifting of heart, mind, and soul.
His music and spoken reflections will provide you with an increased sense of peace, insight and inspiration for your spiritual well being.
This is far more than a musical event and you are welcome to bring family and friends to hear his witness and see how it can affect your life
as a Catholic Christian. The concert is free. A free will offering will be
accepted to help Paul’s ministry.
Find information and pictures on parish activities. www.facebook.com/stfrangreenlawn
Check out our new Photo Gallery ( Thanks to Maureen & Jim Myles for the donated new camera) on our website, www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org. Special thanks to our volunteer webmaster Irene for the terrific job she does!
Newly Baptized: Sydney Rose La Posta Vanessa Wood Riley Szokoli
WEDDING BANNS: III. Luis Vidal, St Francis of Assisi to Jeanne Courbis, St. Francis of Assisi
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2011 Lenten Schedule St. Francis of Assisi, Greenlawn
I. March 6th – Sunday………………………….. Paul Koleske in Concert (free will offering) 3-5pm – Church Christian Music and Speaking Ministry (Pre-Lent) II. March 9th – Wednesday……………………..7:00am Service with Ashes Ash Wednesday 8:30am Mass with Ashes Fast & Abstinence 12:30pm Service with Ashes 4:30pm Service with Ashes 7:30pm Mass with Ashes III. March 16th –Wednesday………………...….Fr. Roy Turdik SMM Church 7:30 – 9:00pm Director, Shrine of Our Lady of the Island Conference & Rosary Eastport, NY Our Lady’s Role in Our Christian Journey IV. March 19th – Saturday……………………..St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance Lower Church 7 – 11pm V. March 23rd – Wednesday………………….. Healing Mass 7:30 Praise & Worship Celebrant: Fr. Peter Kaczmarek 8:00 Mass Music: Steve & Eileen Benthal VI. March 24th – Thursday……………………..Anthony Fuina—Testimony 7:30pm – Church Padre Pio in My Life Conference & Benediction VII. April 4, 5 &6 (Mon – Wed)……………….MISSION ( Pre-Lent) 7:30pm – Church Fr. Bill McCarthy Well-known Retreat Director, Moodus, Conn. VIII. April 15 – Friday…………................……Passion Play – Drama Committee 8:00pm – Church “Journey, Cross & Resurrection” (suitable for children 10 & up) IX. Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8............................Stations of the Cross 8:00pm – Church All Fridays in Lent
(Please post in a prominent place in your home and refer to it frequently to alert family members to attend!)
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“If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him? Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” I John 3: 17-18
RESPECT LIFE NEWS The Magisterium of the Church has costantly proclaimed the sacred and inviolable character of every human life from its conception until its natural end (cf. ibid., n. 57). This moral judgment also applies to the origins of the life
of an embryo even before it is implanted in the mother’s womb, which will protect and nourish it for nine months until the moment of birth: “Human life is sacred and
• inviolable at every moment of existence, including the initial phase which precedes birth.” (ibid.,n. 61). Pope Benedict XVI, “The Human Embryo in the Preimplantation Phase” February, 2006 • Have you seen the white crib in our St. Francis of Assisi
Baby Corner? Many of our parishioners have asked what they can do to help our needy moms and their precious babies. Please pray for them and our spiritually adopted babies. We have some moms who do not know how they can possibly take care of their (unborn and born) babies. Also, we can use Huggies and Pampers diapers sizes 4, 5, and 6, baby coupons, and money. Yes, we do accept opened packages of diapers. If you have left over diapers, especially pull ups, we can use them. Also, we thank you for the toiletries from your travels. Our moms really enjoy them. Our Baby Corner has assisted 170 families
materially, emotionally, and financially. Thank you through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Francis for all you continually do for our precious babies. Need assistance? Wish to join our RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE? Please call our rectory at 631-757-7435. • The Life Center of Long Island at 631-243-2373. Call for
help with a crisis pregnancy, healing after an abortion, or to donate baby equipment. The Life Center’s Life Line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week at 631-243-0066. For
information on a retreat weekend for men and women seeking healing after an abortion experience, call Frank Gariboldi 516-523-0586 or e-mail fgariboldi@optonline.net.
Please continue to pray each day for all our precious babies— born and unborn—and their parents!!!
Pray the rosary for the conversion of America’s heart to end abortion.
7th Grade Class Creed
The children in Grade Seven, Religious Education are honored to share with you their class project;
creating their own Creed.
The Life Center of Long Island invite you to attend a healing weekend retreat Friday evening until Sunday afternoon. There will be several
dates offered in 2011. Our English Healing Retreat will be on FEB. 25-27, 2011. For more information contact: Deacon Frank Gariboldi at
(516)523-0586 or e-mail: fgariboldi@optonline.net. All communication is strictly confidential.
To learn more about Rachel’s Vineyard call or look online www.rachelsvineyard.org 1-877-HOPE-4-ME
Ms. Crystal Irving’s Class We believe in God
We believe in Jesus Christ & that he is our savior
& that he was born to the Virgin Mary
We believe in following the teachings of the bible;
in living by the Ten Commandments & the beatitudes
We believe in the power of prayer & keeping holy
the Sabbath day
We believe that sins can be forgiven through reconciliation
We believe that all people should be treated equally
& that we should help those who are in need
We believe that Jesus rose from the dead
& he will one day come again
Amen
Attention all volunteers and employees! We will be having a VIRTUS Training session –
Protecting God’s Children for Adults offered at St.Francis:
Monday March 21, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM in the Parish Hall As you know, all volunteers and employees are required to attend one of these sessions. Please register on-line. All sessions are open to anyone in the diocese. To register, go to www.virtus.org, click onto the tab labeled “Registration” and follow the directions. The name of our organization is “Rockville Centre NY (Diocese).” Our location is “St. Francis of Assisi R.C.C. (Greenlawn).” . May we be blessed as we commit ourselves to keeping our children safe.
Because of Your Support
Seminarians can continue to fulfill their dreams of becoming Priests in our Diocese.
Catholic Ministries Appeal www.CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org
516-379-5210 ext. 229 Over the last three years 15 men
have been ordained for the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
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PRAYER FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE O prince of peace, we humbly ask Your protection for all our men and women in the military service. Give them unflinching courage to
defend with honor, dignity and devotion the rights of all who are imperiled by injustice and evil, Please guard our churches, our homes, and our schools, our hospitals, our factories, our buildings and all who are within from harm and peril. Protect our land and its peoples from enemies within and without. Grant an early peace with victory founded upon true justice. Please instill in the hearts and minds of people everywhere a firm purpose to live forever in peace and good will toward all. Amen.
TRINITY REGIONAL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES Every Wednesday in February and March– All Campuses-9 am-11am
Melville and Northport-Half Day Nursery and Pre-K East Northport-Full Day Kinder through Grade 8, Full Day Nursery and Pre-K.
For more information, please call: (631) 261-5130
CALLING ALL RUNNERS, JOGGERS AND WALKERS!! On March 5, 2011 St. Hugh's Project Hope will be hosting the Little Cow Harbor "Run for HOPE". The event will feature a 4 mile competi-tive run as well as a "fun run" for kids 10 & under. Walkers are wel-come. All net proceeds from the event will go directly to serve the needy and homeless in our community. Participants can register for the race at www.active.com. You can also print out a registration form and find out more about Project HOPE by visiting our website: www.projecthopeny.org. Join us on March 5th for a morning of exercise and fun to benefit the less fortunate among us!
On Sunday, April 3, 2011, couples married 50 years or more are in-vited to a special mass to be celebrated by Bishop William Murphy at the Church of Saint Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville at 2:30pm. Please pick up your registration card at the rectory, fill it out and return it to the rectory in time to reach the Diocese of Rockville Centre no later than March 17th. Approximately one week before the ceremony, information regarding the day will be mailed to you. There will be another celebration in the fall for those who may find that more convenient . If you have any questions you may call 516-678-5800, extension 207.
A Thankful Heart is a Happy Heart We have broken our record. The PB&J Gang made 1,068 sandwiches! Hip, Hip Hooray! We want to thank all the caring families and friends that came to help. God’s hands were joyfully at work to make a difference in the lives of others. Our next PB&J gang is Sunday Feb. 20th, in the lower level of the church, 6:30-8:00pm. We need donations of smooth peanut butter, jelly and bread. Our pantry is empty but our hearts are filled. **Hey kids and parents you can use PB&J Gang to fulfill your community service hours. Families check, friends check, community service check, a joyful heart from helping others, priceless!
GOD - UNITED NEWS
St. Francis Cookbooks
Check out our recipe for “Garden Soup” on page 14!
If you pre-ordered your cookbook you can pick it up at the Rectory
Our cookbooks are available at the rectory and Port-a-Store
for $18.00 and make a wonderful gift idea!
We would like to welcome 2 new members to the Celes-tial Choir. They are Marge Lombardo and Carol Berlingieri. After being invited by Di Chin Li and
Marion Joseph, they have decided to help in the celebration of Mass by signing with the adult choir. If anyone else would like to join the Music Ministry, we would love to have you. We need sopranos, altos, tenors and basses. We rehearse most Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:00 and sing the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, plus extra masses like Holy Days, Christmas and Easter. Thanks so much, Charmaine Nygaard 266-5458 Youngsters, you are welcome to join the Junior Choir, too. We rehearse after the 10:00am Mass and usually sing the 3rd week of the month.
Souper Bowl Update On behalf of our conference members of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, I want to express our sincere thanks to the 7th grade CCD students, their families, friends and parishioners who contributed to the Souper Bowl Fundraiser. The total amount of money raised was $1,178.87 which will be used within the parish boundaries to help those in need.
A special thanks to Fr. Peter Kaczmarek and Deacon Allan Longo.
Brand new for this year at the Port-A-Store, we now have ... Catholic magazines. There is one for everyone. Please stop by and take a look at the large selection. St. Francis Rocks T-Shirts are now a special low price of $10.00 each. Saint bracelets are here in limited supply. All proceeds from the sales go directly to St. Francis of Assisi. If we don’t have it we can try to get it, just ask. COMING SOON—Communion Items! Thank you for supporting St. Francis
St. Francis PORT-A-STORE