Church of Saint Dominic
The mission of the Roman Catholic Church of Saint Dominic is to create and to preserve a spiritually and socially united community which focuses
on the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist as the center of its life.
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT~ December 24, 2017
The Church of Saint Dominic 93 Anstice Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
www.stdoms.org
Parish Office 516.922.4488 Hours: Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm fax 516-922-9491
Dr. Kevin McBride, Pastoral Associate Ext. 1166
Office of Administration 516.922.4488 Linda Nalick, Director Ext. 1197 Dave Paterson, Facilities Director Ext. 2240
Business Office 516.922.4488 Thomas Flynn, Comptroller Ext. 5560
Office of Development 516.922.4488 Kathy Murphy, Director Ext. 5321
Office of Parish Social Ministry 516.922.4488 Dawn Leat, Director Ext. 1294
Religious Education 516.922.7788 Carolyn Mangiarotti, Coordinator, Grades 1-5 [email protected] Ext. 3701
Catherine O’Neil, Coordinator, Grades 6-8 & RCIA [email protected] Ext. 3798
SCHOOLS OF SAINT DOMINIC Elementary School 516.922.4233 35 School Street Mr. Ronald J. Martorelli [email protected]
High School 516.922.4888 110 Anstice Street Ms. Maureen Keller Appel [email protected]
Celebrating our Faith
The Eucharist is celebrated on Weekdays (Monday through Saturday)
Chapel: 7:30 a.m.
Saturday
Church: 5:00 p.m. (Vigil)
Sunday
Chapel: 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. (Spanish Mass)
Church: 10:00 a.m. (Family Mass)
11:30 a.m. (Parish Choir) Holy Day Schedule
Vigil Mass eve of the Holy Day 7:30 p.m. Chapel Holy Day 7:30 a.m. Chapel
Noon Chapel 7:30 p.m. Chapel
Celebrating the Sacraments
Anointing of the Sick Available by appointment
Emergency sick calls anytime 516.922.4488 (ext. 8)
Baptisms 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Church.
Parents must contact the Parish Center to register. Baptism Preparation Class: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Please register in the Parish Office.
RCIA “Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults” For those adults who feel called to join our Catholic Faith
or to receive First Eucharist and/or Confirmation, please call the Parish Center.
Marriages A Nuptial Mass or Ceremony may be arranged by
registered parishioners or Alumni of St. Doms for Friday or Saturday, and only Ceremonies on Sunday.
Please note that Diocesan policy requires starting arrangements at least six months in advance of your planned date. Contact the Parish
Office to make an appointment to meet with a priest, deacon or pastoral associate.
Reconciliation (Confession) Experience God’s mercy through this sacrament.
Saturdays from 4 to 4:45 p.m. or call the Parish Office for an appoint-ment with a priest.
Celebrating our Parish Community
Parish Membership Saint Dominic is a welcoming parish and invites new
members to participate by registering at the Parish Office. If you are a member and have changed your address or plan to, please notify the
Parish Office.
BULLETIN REMINDER:
Please note that all articles for the bulletin must be received in the parish office no later than noon the Monday prior to the coming Sunday bulletin.
Anything received after that time will run in the following week’s bulletin. *From time to time there may be an early deadline due to production and holiday scheduling.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Reverend Kevin M. Smith, Pastor Reverend John Ekwoanya, Associate Pastor
Msgr. Robert Batule, In Residence Deacon Jesus M. Valdes
Dr. Kevin McBride, Pastoral Associate
Mass Intentions Week of December 31, 2017
HOLY DAY INTENTIONS
The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God Monday—New Year’s Day Masses ~ January 1, 2018 7:30am (Chapel) Deceased Members of the Dunn & Nelson Families 9:00am (Chapel) Carmine Parente 10:30am (Church) Patricia Smith 12:00pm (Church) The Parishioners of St. Dominic
NO EVENING MASSES Tuesday January 2 7:30 a.m. Marietta Benendicto Wednesday January 3 7:30 a.m. James A. Kenny Thursday January 4 7:30 a.m. Msgr. James E. Collins Friday January 5 7:30 a.m. Vivian Koch Saturday January 6 7:30 a.m. Patrick & Margaret Gaffney 5:00 p.m. Julia & Rocco Rananldo Leon Feret The Krzeminski-Feryo Families Warren Baade Raymond Sullivan & Ray Sullivan, Jr. Sunday January 7 ~ The Epiphany of the Lord 7:30 a.m. Marie & John Adomsky 8:45 a.m. The Parishioners of St. Dominic 10:00 a.m. (family) John Mikulski 11:30a.m. Christopher Gandolfo
SACRIFICIAL GIVING Sunday, December 17, 2017 $9,852 Donations thru Faith Direct for the
Month of November $20,787
Thank you for your continued financial support of St. Dominic Parish
BREAD & WINE In Memory of:
Dorothy & Albert Brandt
From: Loving Family
Kierstin Anne Barnett—St. Patrick’s, Huntington Gary Joseph Messina, Jr.—Our Lady of Lourdes,
West Islip
SANCTUARY LAMP In Loving Memory of:
John Mikulski
From: Dolores Mikulski
ALTAR CANDLES In Loving Memory of:
Arthur Berbig
From: Joan Berbig
WEDDING BANNS
MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00 P.M. FAMILY MASS (CHURCH)
4:00 P.M. (CHAPEL)
6:00 P.M. (CHURCH)
12 MIDNIGHT (CHURCH) (11:30 P.M. CHRISTMAS CAROLS SUNG BY CHOIR IN CHURCH)
MONDAY, CHRISTMAS DAY
THE SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD
7:30, 9:00 A.M. (CHAPEL)
10:30 A.M., 12 NOON (CHURCH) NO EVENING MASS
SUNDAY, NEW YEAR’S EVE
5:00 P.M. (CHURCH)
MONDAY, NEW YEAR”S DAY
THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
7:30, 9:00A.M. (CHAPEL)
10:30A.M., 12:00PM (CHURCH) NO EVENING MASS
Advent is a four-week period that marks the beginning of the Christmas season. It is a time of spiritual preparation before the celebration of the birth of Christ. In the Roman Catho-lic tradition, it is also a time of penitence. The period of Advent involves reflection about what it meant for the world before Christ came and preparing the church and hearts for the true meaning of Christmas.
December 3
The First Week of Advent—HOPE! I THE LORD AM YOUR SAVIOR
Like the covenant people of old, we listen to the Israelite prophets remind us that God is our only hope of salvation because God alone has the power and the desire to help us.
December 10
The Second week of Advent-PREPARE! SAVE US, O LORD
Like the Israelites in times of trouble, we too can call on God as our savior and plead for God to come down once again and help us.
December 17
The Third Week of Advent-REJOICE! REJOICE, THE SAVIOR IS NEAR
We rejoice because we believe that God’s saving work will once again be realized in the person of Jesus who will deliver us from the bondage of sin and death.
December 24
The Fourth Week of Advent-LOVE! A SAVIOR IS BORN FOR US
We celebrate anew the earthly presence of Jesus whose incarnation joins earth and heaven, humanity and divinity and brings God’s life-giving salvation into our lives today.
Please note: December 24 is the fourth Sunday of Advent for all Masses prior to 4:00pm. Attending Mass for Christ-mas Eve on December 24 does not satisfy the requirement to attend Mass on the fourth Sunday of Advent; these are two distinct liturgies.
Saturday and Sunday
DECEMBER 30/31
Saturday (Church) 5:00pm
Extraordinary Ministers: Cronauer, T&C, Petrone,
Doyle, DeCarolis, Carracino Lector:
F. Mortati
Altar servers:
L. Alizio, S. Calderon,
NEED VOLUNTEER
Sunday 7:30am (Chapel)
Extraordinary Ministers: DeBona, Fasciano, Adomsky
Lector: L. Gilleln
Altar servers: J. Moore, NEED VOLUNTEER
8:45am (Chapel)
Extraordinary Ministers: Brockey, Tully, Gaffney
Lector: J. Mazzo
Altar servers: C. Berka, NEED VOLUNTEER
10:00am (Church) Extraordinary Ministers:
McDonnell, L&J, Lukacovic, Martone, Braunstein, Moger
Lector: Family Mass
Altar servers:
D. Green, F. Olivieri,
G. Scammell
11:30pm (Chapel) Extraordinary Ministers:
Sieveri, Johnson, McCooey, McAuliffe
Lector: S. Treacy
Altar servers: S. Myers, M. Petrone,
NEED VOLUNTEER
5:00pm (Church) Extraordinary Ministers: SEE VIGIL OF HOLY DAY
Lector: SEE VIGIL OF HOLY DAY
Altar servers:
SEE VIGIL OF HOLY DAY
ST DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL is seeking highly qualified candidates for a Leave Replace-ment English Teaching position. Candidates must possess a valid NYS certification and be available to start no later thank January 2, 2018 thru the end of the academic year. Please email your resume to: [email protected]
The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God ~ MINISTRY SCHEDULE
December 31st—New Year’s Eve : 5:00pm ~ (Church) Lector ~ P. Thibault EM’s ~ Skvarla, J., Zembko, B., Cervoni, C. Altar Servers ~ C. Maher, McKinley, A & L HOLY DAY ~ New Year’s Day: 7:30am ~ (Chapel) Lector ~ R. Huminski EM’s ~ Adomsky, J. Altar Servers ~ J. Moore, NEED VOLUNTEER 9:00am ~ (Chapel) Lector ~ D. McBride EM’s ~ McCooey, S., Smith, A. Altar Servers ~ NEED VOLUNTEERS 10:30am ~ (Church) Lector ~ K. Gallagher EM’s ~ Kiernan, J., Artusa, E., NEED VOLUNTEERS Altar Servers ~ S. Calderon, A. Pavlovic, L. Robson 12:00pm ~ (Church) Lector ~ K. Fusaro EM’s ~ Johnson, R., NEED VOLUNTEERS Altar Servers ~ C. Maher, M. Petrone, NEED VOLUNTEER
THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE Part-time Bookkeeper positions (3) in Eastern Suffolk, Central Suffolk, and Nassau ~ 21 hours per week, 8:30am-4:30pm ~ to work with Parish Support Managers and Associate Parish Support Staff in providing financial services and administrative support to a select group of parishes and schools. Position Requirements: Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, Associ-ate Degree, preferably in the discipline of accounting or bookkeeping. Please email cover letter & resume in word format as an email attachment noting Part-Time-bookkeeper in subject of email to Human Resources Dept. Email: [email protected] / Fax: 516-678-9566
IN MEMORY OF: Rose & Joseph Cucci Lucy Lavelle Sandra Casale Lamar Michael Joseph Cucci Jospeh H. & Antoinette Grieco Marie Franco Ella & Herman Sonneborn Mrs. Nina Ranieri Edward M. Fogarty, Sr. Elizabeth & Vincent Melissa Antoinette D’Amato Family & Friends Pasquale & Gertrude Cuomo Christine Zangari Joann Baldino Carmelo & Maria Schifano Lorraine Ricigliano Nick & Agnes Sordi Leon Feret The Altimari & Galazzo Families John & Hilda Baron Josephine & George Feret Sue Gregory John R. McQuade Julieanne Feret Carmela & Rocco Prichinello The Walsh & Goulden Mary Ann Mimmo Eugene & Michael Dunn Families Julia & Rocco Ranaldo Charles Parente Philip J. Spincola Regina Multer The Kelley & Carroll Families Frank X. Biondo Jack Bruen Thomas McGee, Sr. Warren Baade Mary McCormack Driscoll Robert Russell Fuller, Sr. John “Vinny Minicozzi Victoria LJ Thaler Susan Boselli Our Grandparents Helen Jane Sears Helen & John Manning Imelda & James Tobin Daniel J. Driscoll Joseph Iuvara Joseph Gravius Christine Gaffney Nancy Taipooi Thomas & Anne Kelly Stella Greguski Patrick Bifulco, Sr. Roy Sullivan & Josephine Agostinello George & Damaska Raguz Ray Sullivan, Jr. Marilyn & Tom Treacy Gertrude & Frank Martin Ernest Varricchio Jennifer Capone William, Frances, Gerald Joseph Buono Grace & Ralph Lizza & Debra Teahan Philip Verdi Angelo & Michalina Donisi The Mango & Minisci Families Robert Avzram Norma & Joe Preziosi Craig L. Fortuna Johanna Galatro Eleanor Ferrante Helen Bitter Carle & Grey Shoemaker Denis Preziosi John J. Martin Fr. James Moyna Jennie & Ray Huminski Mary Ann Menchise The Gallagher-Sieban Family Ann Gentile The Zisko & Harsche Families The Moore & Mimmo Families The Deceased Members of the Mary & Joseph Paz Jennie & Frank Pytell Falcone and Martone Families Michael J. Malone, Sr. Antoinette Bellissimo Ed Ello & Eta Loerincz Earl L. Hunley, Jr. Ro Daley Eugene Abbate, Jr. Anthony Perez & James Gola Mary & John Tesoriero Eugene Abbate, Sr. Francis Koncelik Daniel & Florance MacInnis
CONTRIBUTED BY:
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Aliani Mrs. Patricia A. Daniello Mr. & Mrs. Angel Sierra Mr. & Mrs. Brendan McLoughlin Mr. & Mrs. William J. Fleig Mr. & Mrs. Rui Dias Mr. & Mrs. Bogdan M. Seroka Mr. & Mrs. Edwin J. Rahilly, Jr. The Benedicto Family Mr. & Mrs. Richard V. Kocienda Mr. & Mrs. Antonino Barretta Mrs. Eileen M. Adomaites
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond T. Sloane, Jr. Mrs. Margaret M. Schedra
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE OF BULLETIN
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
Baptism Ministers Needed Service: Assist celebrant at Sunday Baptism which takes place in the church at 1:30 PM on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Requirements: Love infants and guide the new parents One hour of training Commit to approximately 3 Sundays a year One meeting at the end of the year Results: Instant joy and gratification History: There are presently ten Baptism Ministers who have been part of the ministry for the past 10 to 20 years. Baptism Ministers work in pairs assisting the celebrant. There is a great deal of satisfaction and purpose in sacrificing a small amount of your time thereby giving much more back to your church. Contact: Toni Fleig by email: [email protected]
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS (CONTINUED)
IN MEMORY OF:
Albert Core George & Mary Satory Rocco & Tina Sbaglia Regina & Joseph Kenavan Gennaro & Caroline Astraeate Dorothy & Charles Addazio Jonn & Nancy Cordello Millie & John DelPercio My Family Helen & Anthony Albert Edward Garnett, Jr. Marie & John Adomsky Helen & Edward Kelchburg Paul, PJ & John Collery Alice & Edward Garnett, Sr. Virginia Collery Dorothy & Albert Brandt Libby Gorney Ruth & Edward Walles Sean Gorney Margaret Sehlmeyer Shannon Briggs Antonio & Maria Palermo Kirsten, Kerren & Deirdre Kent Joseph & Anna Oliveri Kelly Walles & Family Vincent & Rose Oliveri Mary Ellen Rogus Michael Palermo Earl & Harriet Hurley Vicenza Oliveri The Gonzalez & Sansebastian Maryanne Butt Families
December 24, 2017 ~ Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 25, 2017 ~ The Nativity of Our Lord
Many Blessings for a Joyful Christmas to all of the St. Dominic Community! Merry Christmas & Peace to All!
Today as we light our four Advent candles representing HOPE, LOVE, JOY & PEACE may our hearts be filled with joyful anticipation at the celebration of the Solemnity of the Birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. May we share these gifts with
those we encounter in our daily lives.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, January 7, 2017, 10:00am ~ Family Mass ~ Feast of the Epiphany 1st & 2nd Level students are invited to dress as Kings & Queens. A reception will follow Mass in the Social Room hosted by the Catholic Daughters. We thank them for their hospitality and service to our parish community.
Office of the Bishop
Christmas 2017 To the People of God of the Diocese of Rockville Centre: Merry Christmas to you and your families! As we celebrate the Prince of Peace’s entrance in-to world history, we give thanks to Father, Son and Holy Spirit for the Mission of Mercy of our Holy Catholic Church. We give thanks for our families, our domestic churches, which transform the world and history with Christ’s Love and the Church’s missionary spirit. This past month we dedicated the Gianna Center of Long Island for Women;s Health and Fer-tility, which in its mission unites the Splendor of Truth of Catholic Moral Teaching on mar-riage and the Family with ethical reproductive science through the use of NaPro Technology and the Creighton Model Fertility Care System. This was an important moment for the Cath-olic Church and Catholic Health Services in it service to the common good of Long Island. The dedication of the Gianna Center gives a living expression of celebration to some im-portant 2018 Church anniversaries. On July 28, 2018, we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Blessed Pope Paul VI’s 1968 en-cyclical Humanae Vitae. Blessed Paul VI was prophetic as he courageously taught that all marital intimacy celebrates both the love-giving and life-giving dimensions of married love that cannot be separated. The Holy Father predicted accurately the dire consequences for society of separating the love-giving and life-giving dimensions of married love. He was widely criticized, even ridiculed at the time, but as we know from the Old Testament that is exactly what happens to prophets who stand up for liberating truths. Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman once said: “The Catholic Church is not behind the times. It is beyond the times.” And as the renowned particle physicist Professor Stephen Barr emphasizes, in the history of the world, the Catholic Church is the greatest friend an supporter of ethical scientific development. The Gianna Center is an expression of this friendship, sup-port and partnership in history. Post Office Box 9023, Rockville Centre, New York 11571-9023 * phone 516.678.5800 * fax 516.678.3138 * [email protected]
If you have a family member who is currently serving on active duty in the military, call the Parish Office to have their name added to our prayer list.
*In addition, please let us know the rank, or changes in rank for the names listed below* Please keep in your prayers all women and men who currently serve in our military all over the world.
MSgt Joseph Michael Aylward Lt. Robert Bellissimo Captain Erich Bohn Yessenia Canales Carl Carlsen Christopher Caruso Ashley Ferrufino Steven Ferrufino
Lt. Ian Parmley Hanes
Spc4 Nicholas Hoffman Ensign Michael Koncelik LCDR USCG Donna Leoce Frederick Manney IV Staff Sgt Robert Marotti III Spc4 Nicholas R. Murray Aaron Nibert US Army Peter J. Quick LT James Santelli III Robert Stasio
Seaman Zachary Sonneborn Sr CPO Howard D. Sonneborn III CPO 2d Class Travis Sonneborn CPL Brandon Stahl CPL Peter Wadkins, Jr. CPO Terry Worall AWF1 Ashley Wulforst AWF1 Thomas Wulforst Lt. Colonel Tamara Yavoski
CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS TO OUR
SERVICEMEN & WOMEN WHO HAVE GIVEN US THE PRICELESS GIFT OF FREEDOM
Office of the Bishop
On August 4, 2018, we will also celebrate the 25th Anniversary of St. John Paul II’s great en-cyclical The Splendor of Truth, which shows that moral choices and decisions that are grounded in objective truth transform and illumine the lives of individuals and society. The Gianna Center is a powerful part of that dedication to truth, charity and mercy and during this Christmas 2017, we ask the Christ Child to lead all those involved in the mission of the Gianna Center and all who are served by that mission. The Center’s patroness, St. Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962) was a wife, a mother and a physician dedicated to the progress of medical science. Her image is prominent at the main altar of St. Agnes Cathedral where I will celebrate Christmas Midnight Mass. I will pray that her intercession and her courageous and holy example may inspire each one of us and our family members this Christmas season and be yet another catalyst of dramatic missionary growth on Long Island. Sincerely in Christ, Most Reverend John O. Barres Bishop of Rockville Centre
PRAY FOR THE SICK:
Jason Cox, Frances Passarelli, Dan C., Carol Cappozolli, Frank DeCarolis, David Maryon, Elizabeth Maryon, Robert Teahan,
Christopher Carney, John Nalick, Dawn (Nalick) Aliberti, Daniel Cole, Vivian Koch, Gloria Lema, Dr. Kevin McBride
Requests to add a name to this list must come from a family member. Names will remain on the Prayers for the Sick list for six weeks. To add or remove a name
from the list please call the Parish Office 922-4488.
“ONE JOURNEY THROUGH FAITH AND EDUCATION.”
SAINT DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Thursday, December 14th, Mrs. Erica Andrinopoulos and Mr. Matthew Capozzo took 20 of our students into the city for the Midnight Run. Students distributed lightly-used items such as pants, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, socks, gloves, hats, scarves, and blankets to the homeless, which they collected over the last few weeks. Midnight Run is a volunteer organization dedicated to finding common ground between the housed and the homeless. It is especially powerful during the holiday season! On Tuesday, December 19th, we held our Christmas Fine Arts Show and Concert in the auditorium. The high school band, chorus, and orchestra performed Christmas classics and new favorites. The evening closed with our chorus and alumni who returned to sing a very spirited rendition of “ Hallelujah Chorus”. Additionally, many exceptionally talented students showcased their art work! Congratulations are also in order to our Band and Orchestra Director, Ms. Sloup, our Art Teacher, Mrs. Burton, and our Choral Director and Fine Arts De-partment Chairperson, Ms. Durante, for all of their dedication and hard work. I would be remiss if I did not thank our incredibly talented parents who decorated the auditorium, lobby and the outside of Canivan Hall. They were ably assisted by our Facilities Director, Mr. Dave Paterson and his team. Do not miss seeing the lights twinkling on Anstice Street in the evening. On Saturday, December 16th, St. Dominic High School hosted its 4th Annual “A St. Dominic Christmas”, inviting the children of St. Christopher’s Group Home/ Orphanage in Sea Cliff to our athletic center. To-gether, we were able to share in the celebration of Jesus' birth. Our students along with St. Christopher’s danced the afternoon away, played games and posed for photos with Santa! Once again, we are most grateful to Mrs. Michele O’Brien for organizing such a meaningful event. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration of St. Dominic High School, I wish you and your families the Peace, Joy and Love of Christmas now and all through the New Year. God Bless!
~ Mrs. Maureen K. Appel, Principal of St. Dominic HS
Like our patron, St. Dominic, this Gospel community seeks religious and academic truth. We are educated to promote prayer, charity, and respect with reverence to Mary, the mother of The Absolute Truth, Jesus Christ.
Follow St. Dominic HS on Twitter @StDomsHS , Instagram at stdomshs, and on Facebook. For more information about our High School’s spiritual, academic, and social programs
along with our athletic scores, please visit our new website, hs.stdoms.org.
