CHURCH OF SAINT ROCCO 18 Third St., Glen Cove, NY 11542 Very Rev. Dom Elias Carr, Can. Reg. Pastor Very Rev. Dom Daniel Nash, Can. Reg. Rev. Dom Gabriel Rach, Can.Reg. Ms. Bernadette Heym, School of Religion Coordinator: 676-2482 Mrs. Matilde Zozzaro, Secretary Mr. Vincent Titone, Music Director Mr. Francesco Iona , Facilities Manager Parish Office: 18 Third Street, Glen Cove, New York 11542 Telephone: Parish Office - (516) 676-2482 Fax: (516) 676-2117 E-mail: saintroccochurch@gmail.com

OFFICE HOURS

Secretarial Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM

PARISH MASS SCHEDULE Saturdays: 4:00 PM Sunday Masses: 7:30 AM, 8:45 AM (Italian), 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM Vigil of Holy Days and Holy Days: As Announced Weekday Masses: 7;30 AM Saturday Morning: 8:30AM Rosary & Novena 9:00 AM Mass

NOVENA FOLLOWING THE 7:30 AM MASS Monday: Miraculous Medal Thursday: St. Rocco Tuesday: St. Anthony Friday: Sacred Heart Wednesday: St. Jude Saturday: Rosary, Padre Pio

First Monday Padre Pio Devotion Prayers 7:30PM - Mass 8:00PM (Bilingual)

MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND SHUT-INS

Please inform the Parish Office when a loved one is sick or in need of pastoral care.

CONFESSIONS Saturdays: 3:00 - 3:45 PM. Confessions will also be heard at any rea-sonable time upon request.

BAPTISMS The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on the Second and Fourth Sunday of every month at 12:30 PM. Parents should contact the Par-ish Office to participate in the Parish baptismal seminar, which is held the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM.

MARRIAGES Marriages should be arranged at least six months in advance of the wedding date. Please phone the Parish Office and make an appoint-ment to speak with the Pastor; this should be done prior to making any other arrangements. Pre-Cana Program required. If either party is under 19 years of age at the time of Marriage, special preparations will be required.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP All families are required to register in the Parish. Forms may be ob-tained at the Parish Office. Kindly notify the Parish Office if you move to another Parish or change your address.

PARISH ACTIVITIES Holy Name Society: Communion every second Sunday of the month at 7:30 AM Mass. Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:00 PM Rosary Society: Meets last Monday of the month. Communion: 1st Sunday 7:30 AM Mass. Bible Study: see bulletin during July & August Society of St. Vincent de Paul (help line) - 516 723-9557 Website: http://sites.google.com/site/svdpgc E-mail: www. svdpgc@gmail.com

YOUTH ACTIVITIES CYIA– Catholic Youth In Action: Luigi Greco Phone number: 516 637-1959 E-mail: casadesign213@aol.com

WEBSITE Webservant: Rocco Ieraci E-Mail webservant@stroccoglencove.com Website: www.stroccoglencove.com

St. Rocco, Pray for Us. Orario Messe: Sabato Sera: 4:00 PM Domenica Mattina: 7:30 AM, 8:45 AM (Italiana), 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM Messe feriali - 7:30 AM Sabato Mattina - 8:30 AM Rosario & alle 9:00AM Messa Festa Di Precetto: Come stato annunciato Confessioni: Sabato: 3:00 PM– 3:45 PM Novena: Ogni mattina dopo la messa delle 7:30 c’è la novena Lunedì: La Madonna Miracolosa Martedì: S. Antonio Mercoledì: S. Giuda Giovedì: S. Rocco Venerdì: ll Sacro Cuore Sabato: ll Rosario e Padre Pio Primo Lunedì: Devozione a Padre Pio, Preghiere 7:30pm - Messa 8:00pm Battesimi: Ogni seconda e quarta Domenica del mese. Ore 12:30 PM Matrimoni: Si devono prenotare minimo sei mesi prima Ore D’ufficio: Lunedì - Venerdì 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Ammalati: Se avete bisogno del sacerdote, per favore, chiamate L’Ufficio, 676-2482. Grazie

All Saints Regional Catholic School Website: www.asrcatholic.org

Owned and administered by the parishes of St. Boniface, Sea Cliff, St. Hyacinth, Glen Head, St. Mary, Roslyn, St. Patrick, Glen Cove, St. Rocco, Glen Cove; for information and registration call the

School office at 676-0762.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Sunday, September 9, 2012

7:30 A.M. In Honor of the Blessed Mother & Saint Rocco. 8:45 A.M Christina & Americo Graziosi, Angelo Grella, Christopher A. Grella, Eufemia Graziosi, Antonio Ricciardi, Maria Cerullo, Maria Annese—Grella, Antonio, Maddalena & John Lo Piccolo, Guido, Elsa & Silvio Provoli, Gianfilippo DeFerrari, Antonio Filippone, Emanuele Cangero, Luigi & Nunziante Grella 10:15 A.M. Debi Pointe, Frank Macedonio, Marina Macedonio (Anniv.) Most Rev. Msgr. Francis Midura, Catherine McSweeney, Austin Egan 11:30 A.M. Christine Morley (Anniv.), Joseph A. Flaherty, Giuseppe DiMaggio (Anniv) Monday, September 10, 2012 7:30A.M. Virginia DeRiso Tuesday, September 11, 2012 7:30A.M. In memory of the 9/11 Victims Wednesday, September 12, 2012 The Most Holy Name of Mary

7:30 A.M. Frances Quinn Thursday, September 13, 2012 saint John Chrysostom

7:30 A.M. Friday, September 14, 2012 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

7:30 A.M. Saturday, September 15, 2012 Our Lady of Sorrow 9:00 A.M. No Mass 4:00 P.M. In Honor of Our Lady of the Rosary, Carlo & Caterina Bruno, Joseph Amendolara

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 9, 2012 Did not God choose those who are poor in the world

to be rich in faith and heirs to the kingdom? — James 2:5

IN LOVING MEMORY

The Altar Candles are in memory of Marina Macedonio (Anniv) from Laura DiLeo & Family

Laurice Santoro from Maryann & Sean DePasquale In Honor of St. Rocco from Crocco Grandchildren

Vito Salomone from Al & Rose Venturino Maria Annese—Grella from Rosa Cervasio

Virginia DeRiso from Laura DiLeo

The Candles on the Blessed Mother Altar are in memory of Maryann Prestiss (15th. Anniv.) from Gary & Gina Galante and for a special intention for Corina from Nieves The Candles on the St. Rocco Altar are in memory of Maria Grella from Josephina Graziosi, and for Andrew and Ella Waltman from their daughters Lynn & Janet The Candles on St. Anthony Altar are in memory of La Recchia Family from DeThomasis Family and for Louis Oporto Sr. from his wife Margaret The Candles on the St. Jude Altar are a special intention for Leonore Tropiano from Joann & Norman Schnabel, and for Dominick Terzuola from Lynn Candles on the St. Michael Altar are in memory of Michael DePasquale from Sean, MaryAnn, Brianna & Sean Michael DePasquale and for Angelo Grella from Angela & Maria Grella The Candle on the Crucifix Altar is in memory of Clay Shuder from Laura & Michael Rutigliano (Anzalone) The Candle on the Mother Cabrini Altar is in memory of Lucyann Lopez, Love, Mom & Dad The Candle on the St. Theresa Altar is in memory of Dominick Torquato from Bernadette & William Melillo The Candle on the St. Lucy Altar is a special intention for Adriana Antoci, Love Mom & Dad The Candle on the St. Padre Pio Altar is in memory of Vincenzo Graziosi from Granddaughter Maria Pangari The Candle on the St. Joseph Altar is in memory of Thomas Stanco from the Lane Family

September 15, 2012

CHURCH OF ST. ROCCO, GLEN COVE, NEW YORK

Dear Friends in Christ, It has come to my attention, that many do not bother to

read the Bulletin. It is unfortunate because this is the most reliable place to learn about what is really happening at Saint Rocco. It also corrects the rumors and falsehoods that spread when one mixes ignorance and fear. So, let’s set a few things straight.

Life means Change: When one is happy, one wants every-thing to stay the same. It never does, not for very long. The surest route to unhappiness is to seek permanence in this transi-tory life. Our faith advises us to be thankful for the good things we receive as we enjoy them, and then also, to be at peace when they are gone.

St. Teresa of Avila summed up these sentiments in a beauti-ful prayer:

Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices. Changes at Saint Rocco: We have undergone significant

changes in Glen Cove this last year. With the arrival of new pastors, new priests, births and death, comings and goings, changes in administration in the school, Msgr. Vaccari’s depar-ture, Fr Bruno’s unexpected leave of absence, and so on.

When Father Aaron was here, there were things people liked and disliked. Things at which he excelled, and other things at which he was less skillful. That same is true to-day. There are things people like or dislike about me and my way of being the pastor. That’s life. It’s understand-able.

With the first full week of school starting the week of September 9th, there will be more changes, mostly matters of organization, to insure sound pastoral care of the parish and the school. In the coming weeks I will elaborate some of these improvements after I have consulted with the pastoral council on Monday, September 10th.

Our Parishes: Saint Rocco and Saint Patrick exist as two separate parishes, but whose lives and futures are inextricably tied together. This bond takes on flesh in the clergy who care for both of these parishes. Although Father Daniel and I have our respective offices as pastors, we do not consider the other parish to be any less important to our priestly service. Coopera-tion and collaboration is the way forward. If we do not learn to work together, the future will be bleak. Rather than grumble and murmur nostalgically about the past – and let’s be honest, it wasn’t carefree and without difficulties -– we have the opportunity to build something that will last and insure the future of both parishes. In the months to come, we will be undertaking initiatives to work together.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012: TWENTY - THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Cari Amici in Cristo, Ho notato che molti non si preoccupano di leggere il

bollettino. È un peccato, perché questo è il posto più sicuro per conoscere ciò che realmente accade a San Rocco. Il bollettino corregge anche le voci e le falsità che si diffondono quando si mescola l'ignoranza e la paura. Quindi, cerchiamo di chiarire un paio di cose.

La vita significa cambiamento: Quando uno è contento, vuole che tutto rimanga invariato. Non succede mai, non per molto tempo almeno. La strada più sicura per l'infelicità è di cercare la permanenza in questa vita transitoria. La nostra fede ci consiglia di rendere grazie per le cose buone che riceviamo, e poi anche, di essere in pace, quando non ci sono più.

Santa Teresa d'Avila ha riassunto questi sentimenti in una bella preghiera:

Niente ti turbi, niente ti spaventi. Tutto passa, Dio non cambia. La pazienza ottiene tutto. Chi ha Dio ha tutto. Dio solo basta. Cambiamenti a San Rocco: abbiamo avuto significativi

cambiamenti a Glen Cove nell'ultimo anno. Con l'arrivo dei parroci nuovi, preti nuovi, nascite e morte, andirivieni, cambiamenti nell'amministrazione della scuola, la partenza di Mons. Vaccari, l’assenza inaspettata Don Bruno, e così via.

Quando Padre Aaron era qui, cerano cose che la gente piaceva e non piaceva. Cose a cui Lui eccelleva, e altre cose in cui era meno abile. Lo stesso vale anche oggi. Ci sono cose che la gente piace o no su di me e il mio modo di essere il parroco. Così è la vita. È comprensibile.

Con l'inizio della prima settimana di scuola questa settimana, ci saranno più cambiamenti, soprattutto per quanto riguarda l'organizzazione, per garantire eccellente cura pastorale della parrocchia e la scuola. Nelle prossime settimane elaboro alcuni di questi miglioramenti dopo aver consultato il consiglio pastorale, Lunedi, 10 Settembre.

Le nostre parrocchie: San Rocco e San Patrizio esistono come due parrocchie distinte, però la cui vita ed destini sono inestricabilmente legati insieme. Questo legame assume la carne nel clero che cura queste due parrocchie. Anche se Padre Daniel ed io teniamo i nostri uffici rispettivi come parroci, non consideriamo l'altra parrocchia di essere meno importante per il nostro servizio sacerdotale. La cooperazione e la collaborazione sono il futuro. Se non impariamo a lavorare insieme, il futuro sarà desolante. Invece di lamentarsi e mormorare nostalgicamente del passato – cerchiamo di essere onesti, non era spensierata e senza nessuna difficoltà – abbiamo la possibilità di costruire qualcosa che durerà e assicurerà il futuro delle due parrocchie. Nei prossimi mesi prenderemo iniziative a lavorare insieme.

CHURCH OF ST. ROCCO, GLEN COVE, NEW YORK

Let us pray for the intentions of our Holy Father

during the month of September…..

General Intention: Politicians. That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity, and love for the truth. Missionary Intention: Help for the Poorest Churches. That Christian communities may have a growing willing-ness to send missionaries, priests, and lay people, along with concrete resources, to the poorest Churches.

Saturday: 3:00pm — 3:45pm

The regular collection on 9/2/2012 was $3,272.00. The second collection for school support was $939.00. May God bless you for your continued support and generosity. Thank you, Fr. Elias

BULLETIN REFLECTION The good steward must not show favoritism. The rich may have many material gifts to share, but St. James reminds us in the 2nd reading that God has chosen the world’s poor to be rich in faith and inheri-tors of God’s kingdom.

LIVING STEWARDSHIP We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who show Christ’s compassion and mercy by supporting and ministering in homeless shelters and soup kitchens.

IACE Italian American Committee of Education

Fall 2012—Italian Class Schedule Toddler up to 5 years old Italian Classes: All Classes will be held on Saturday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 2:30 - 3:30 pm. The classes for the toddlers will start on September 15th. through January 5th ( Gradua-tion & Celebration) Children Italian Classes: All classes will be held on Friday from 4:00pm - 5:00pm The classes for the children will start on September 14th. through December 21st. (Certification & Celebration) Adult Italian Classes: All Classes will be held on Monday Evenings at 6:30—7:30pm. The classes for the adults will start on Septem-ber 17th. through December 10th ( Certification & Cele-bration). If you are unable to attend a class of have any questions, please contact Antonina R. Caruso at: 631-747-1967 Email: antoninac85@gmail.com Www.italianofacile.org Grazie Mille!

Inizieremo lo studio della Bibbia il Martedì (a San Rocco). Avremo un corso giunto per adulti che vogliano diventare cattolici oppure confermarsi (alternando tra le parrocchie incominciando il 1mo Ottobre). I Primi Sabati si alterneranno tra le parrocchie di mese in mese. Siamo molto interessati ad altri suggerimenti per contribuire a rafforzare la collaborazione delle parrocchie, in modo da assicurare il loro futuro come due parrocchie a Glen Cove.

Spero di poter contare sul vostro sostegno e incoraggiamento mentre insieme costruiamo questo futuro. Ricordate di pregare, la preghiera di Santa Teresa.

Dio Vi Benedica, Padre Elias

We will start the Bible Study on Tuesdays (at Saint Rocco) for both parishes. We will have a joint Converts (RCIA)/Adult Confirmation Course (alternating between the parishes starting October 1st). First Saturdays will alternate between the parishes from month to month. We are very interested in other suggestions to help strengthen the cooperation of the parishes, so as to in-sure their future as two parishes in Glen Cove.

I hope we can count on your support and encourage-ment as we together build this future.

God bless you, Father Elias – Father Daniel – Dom Gabriel

Please join us for a Triduum, three days of prayer, on September 19th, 20th & 21st at 7:30pm the Rosary, followed by the celebration of the Holy Mass in prepara-tion of the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel. We will like to welcome back Fr. Pierangelo Pirotto who will be celebrating the Feast Mass on September 23rd, at the 8:45am Italian Mass.

CHURCH OF ST. ROCCO, GLEN COVE, NEW YORK

THE SICK OF OUR PARISH: Melissa Monaco, Sal Berritto, Baby Nico, Nonie Kubi-cek, Janice C. Johnson, Columbia Galasso, Lauren Kirshern, Antonia Cipriano, Teresa Brunetto, Anna Grella, Clotilde Grella, Mary, Carmela Bozzella, Anthony Sarubbe, Anthony DiGiovanni, Ruthann Ogden, Sofia Lucchese, Ofelia Dom Dom, Logan, Mi-chael Martino, Kelly Rant, Carmela Ieraci, Florence Mahon, Steven Pisano, John Ruthkowski, Dr. Stella Reyes, Evan Schwarz, Connie Pacini, Ida Slota, Debra Becker, Maria Merlucci, Marietta Abbondandolo, Mary Rant, Angela Lagorio, Maria Gallo, Michael Rokos, Joe Saccone, Nancy Celino, Baby, Adriana Carmona, Arthur Johanson, Theresa, Salvatore Totino, Dolores Galdieri, Vincella Rywalt

Registration for Religious Education classes has now begun for the school year 2012/13. If you have not received an application in the mail, they are available in the Parish Office or online at: www. Stroccoglencove.com. A $10 late fee per child applies after August 1. Thank you!

CATECHISTS NEEDED

We are in need of Catechists for our Religious Education program for grade 4 (Thurs. 4-5pm), grade 5 (Wed. 6-7pm) and grade 6 (Thurs. 6-7pm). If you or someone you know would like to volunteer one hour per week to this rewarding experience please call the Parish Office 516-676-2482. Remember, we need your help to educate our children in our Catholic faith. Thank you!

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL LEGION OF MARY

Will meet on Saturday morning at 10:30a.m. in the classroom at St. Rocco’s September 15th & 22nd. All are welcome! Please consider joining us. We pray the rosary at the beginning of each meeting, and our active works include evangelization, hospital and nursing home visits, Religious Ed. Teaching, and encour-aging people to come back to Mass and the Sacraments, teaching people how to pray the rosary, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Auxiliary Members pray the ro-sary and our beautiful prayers to support the active mem-bers in our work for the kingdom of God through Mary. (516)922-1963

FEAST WRAP UP MEETING WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3 @ 7PM

All volunteers who worked a minimum of 2 days at the Feast are invited to attend this meeting. Space is limited and you must sign up at the parish office to attend. Final sign up date is September 26th. We will discuss the results of this year’s feast. Your input and ideas for the growth and success of this event are encouraged. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

A REMINDER Bible Study Prayer Group

Meeting will start Tuesday, October 2nd. at 7:30p.m.

In the parish center All are welcome.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012: TWENTY - THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Third Time Antonio Grieci, St. Rocco Church, Glen Cove Angela DiCicco, St. Rocco Church, Glen Cove

Second Time

Frank Guidici, St. Boniface Church, Sea Cliff Kara Damiano, St. Rocco Church, Glen Cove

Sacred objects that have been added to

The Church of Saint Rocco

Server’s Processional Candle Sticks Two Deacon Faldstools Red Faldstool (Priest)

and Pillows

If anyone should wish to donate any of the above sacred objects in memory of your dear

one, please feel free to contact Fr. Elias or the Parish Office.

Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Commun-ion for Session A will be on September 22, 2012

from 9:00AM— 1:00 PM At Kellenberg Memorial High School, Uniondale. Please call Mary King or the Parish office if you like to register for the class

THE RITE OF CHIRSTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Classes for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for both parishes of St. Rocco and St. Patrick will start on Monday, October 1st. at 7:00pm in the parish Center of St. Rocco Church.

PRAY FOR OUR

Lieutenant Melissa Buffa & Lieutenant Travis Buffa

Petty Officer Keith Cano USCG Lance CPL Matthew B. Christman

Flight Lieutenant Joseph Doyle Pvt. Gregory Knox

Commander Brett Korade Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Brian McMenamin Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Ian McMenamin

Private First Class Joshua McMillan Captain Christina Merrick

Lieutenant Drew Whitting, USN Captain Bradley Wright, US Army

On Tuesday, September 25th, at 7:30 pm Fr. Elias will hold again the class on the author Renè Girard.

CHURCH OF ST. ROCCO, GLEN COVE, NEW YORK

The Catholic University of America Collection

The Catholic University of America Collection The Catholic University of America, located in Washington, D.C., is the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States. CUA offers students an excellent education in a faith-filled atmosphere that is grounded in the Catholic intel-lectual tradition. Next week is the National Col-lection for The Catholic University of America. Every dollar given directly supports financial aid for students from dioceses across the country, including our diocese. Please be generous.

The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with Peace.