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

March 13, 2011

1st Sunday

of Lent

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, March 13th 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Carol June Morrell+, Frank DeRiso, Sr.+ 12:00pm Frances Pernice+, George Donovan+, Teri Essig Family 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis, Francis DeRiso, Sr.+, Marie Cammarata+ Monday, March 14th 8:30am Mario Ferraro+ Tuesday, March 15th 8:30am Nunziata & Guiseppe Scalzo & Family+ Wednesday, March 16th 8:30am Lance Lorenz+ Thursday, March 17th 8:30am Florence Marinaro+

Friday, March 18th 8:30am Frank Lobasso, Sr.+ Saturday, March 19th 4:30pm Conversion of America’s Heart to End Abortion, Robert Meidinger+ Sunday, March 20th 8:00am St. Francis Parishioners 10:00am Kate Porto+, Frank DeRiso, Sr.+, Barbara Buoanno+, Frances Pernice+ 12:00pm Joseph Matarazzo+, Josephine Trotta+, Marjorie Carey+, Mary Puka+ 5:00pm Youth of St. Francis

Please pray for the sick of the Parish

Sister Laurence Cantave (Dcn Jean’s aunt), Patrick Bissex, David Michael Harry, Walter Dichurt, Kathy La Russo, Carol Nicastro, Pat Bentley, Lori Miller, Michael Carey

Ministers for Saturday and Sunday March 19th and 20th

Saturday 4:30pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Allan & Lorraine Longo, Peggy Evans, Lois Greaux, Frances Takach Lector: Joe Clines Altar Servers: Kayla & Ryan Fathers, Emily Lozito Sunday 8:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Frank Neary, Joe Koferl, Helen Flanders, Joan Collins, Rosemarie Reina Lector: Marilyn Reilly Altar Servers: Kathleen Davin, Colleen & Danny Morgan 10:00am Eucharistic Ministers: Jean Garvey, Carol Nucci, Louise Mordarski, Charles Giardino, Michael Lobasso Lector: Linda Bokuniewicz Altar Servers: Adrienne & Ginelle Cantave, Natalia Vela 12:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Deacon Jean Cantave, Josephine & Sidney Klebenoff, George Pozderec, Sally Mulholland Lector: Paul Papa Altar Servers: Amy Florio, James & Thomas Krauss 5:00pm Eucharistic Ministers: Crystal Irving Lector: Altar Servers: Kathleen Barter, Dennis Foley

Saint Francis Parish/Huntington Hospital

Eucharistic Schedule First, Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of the Month Meet at 9:15am in Hospital Lobby Mar. 20th: *Carol Queally, Deacon Jean, Joe Clines, Laurette DeCabia, Clare Intemann, John Kane, Veronica Mennche, Anita Modelewski

We include first off an outline of our Catholic Lenten Fast and Abstinence regulations. Please pay special attention to the Fridays in Lent – each of them is a day of Abstinence. Meat should

not be eaten at all on Lenten Friday. Also every Friday in Lent we offer the Stations of the Cross at 8pm. Special thanks to Paul Koleske. Paul presented a magnificent folk guitar concert interspersed with personal reflection and prayers. Many remember the popular folk groups of the 60’s! Paul fits into that category – also he brings to us his Catholic faith. Paul will return in the future! Very Special Notice “Don’t Miss This One!” On Wednesday, March 16th at 7:30pm in the church we welcome Fr. Roy Turdik SMM of the Montfort Missionaries and Director of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Island in Eastport, NY. Fr. Roy will speak on “Mary’s Role in Our Spiritual Journey”. I heard Fr. Roy speak a while ago on Mary’s Intercessory role and mediation and it was one of the very best presentations I ever heard on this important topic. Here is a perfectly wonderful and timely Lenten talk. After the talk we will pray the Rosary together! SNOW REMOVAL Our winter is gone! The snow has melted! Now the bills are piling up! We have placed special envelopes in the pews. Please make a real effort to give a meaningful donation in this important collection! We don’t need any reminders of how “tough” the winter was. The piles of snow were so high that coming out of parking lots was dangerous! You couldn’t see the oncoming cars until you got your car out in the lane! It’s over for all but the bills! Thank you so much for your understanding and generous response!

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St. Patrick’s Day

Dinner Dance March 19 7:00pm

in the Parish Hall

$45 per person, $85 per couple

Children 12 & under : $25

Traditional Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

Irish Music, Step Dancing, Bagpiper

$2,000 Grand Prize Raffle

2nd Prize: Amazon Kindle Please return your chance booklet and

your check with your reservation!

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(Regular Sunday Offertory) Last Sunday’s weekly offering: $9,981.50 (We’re praying for the safe return of our snow birds, whose presence we sorely miss!)

Last Year’s Sunday offering: $12,100.00 Thanks for Giving First Fruits & Taking a Step!!!

Bulletin Reflection What temptations lure us from the path of discipleship? Possessions? Pride?

Power? Oh, Lord, create for us a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit with us.

Living Stewardship We are grateful this week for all stewards in our parish who use what talents they possess: The forest would be silent if no birds sang there except those

who could sing best!

Time, Talent & Treasure

Fostering Stewardship as a way of life

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Lent is a call not just to “give up something” but more important to “give something for the poor.” Wherever you live in the parish, there are poor

families within walking distance of your home. When in need, they ring the rectory bell. They are , in effect, ringing your doorbell.

Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that together we can help the suffering and poor.

Booster Club Winner The weekly St. Francis

Booster Club Winner is:

Jim Myles 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!

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

Come And See...

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.

Fr. Roy

Turdik SMM Wednesday, March 16th

In the Church 7:30 – 9:00pm

Fr. Roy is the Director of the Shrine of Our

Lady of the Island Eastport, NY. He will give a presentation on Our Lady’s Role in Our Christian Journey. We will pray

the Rosary together after the presentation.

Medjugorje—Pilgrimage

Join Fr. Peter of St. Francis and Sr. Marcie Purpura

30th Anniversary of the Appariations (June 24—a great celebration will take place then)

June 20—28, 2011 All Inclusive $2,549 from NYC

Optional Post-Tour June 28– July 2 Rome and Assisi $1,149

This is a special pilgrimage—we stay with families who supported the

apparitions right from the beginning in the dangerous days of Communist oppression and continue to

bear testimony to this joy and peace of Medjugorje!

Hospitality Sunday TODAY After the 8:00, 10:00 & 12:00Masses

Please join our parish family for light refreshments and fellowship

this month’s hospitality is sponsored by

St. Francis Religious Education

All Night Eucharistic Vigil for

Life Friday, March 18th

9:00pm 9:00pm—Holy Rosary 10:00pm—Mass with Fr. Driscoll Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will continue through the night and the vigil will conclude at 5:00am with Benediction and Holy Mass.

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2011 Lenten Schedule St. Francis of Assisi, Greenlawn

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 March 19th – Saturday………………………..St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance Lower Church 7 – 11pm March 23rd – Wednesday……………..…….. Healing Mass 7:30 Praise & Worship Celebrant: Fr. Peter Kaczmarek 8:00 Mass Music: Steve & Eileen Benthal March 24th – Thursday…………………...…..Anthony Fuina—Testimony 7:30pm – Church Padre Pio in My Life Conference & Benediction April 4, 5 &6 (Mon – Wed)……………….….MISSION 7:00pm – Church Fr. Bill McCarthy 6:00pm—Confessions Well-known Retreat Director, Moodus, Conn. April 15 – Friday…………................……...…Passion Play – Drama Committee 8:00pm – Church “Journey, Cross & Resurrection” (suitable for children 10 & up) 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!)

Sharing Gifts Through the Catholic Ministries Appeal

“The Gifts We Have, We Are Given to Share.” As stewards, we choose to live our lives in thanksgiving to our generous God. The CMA allows us to share our gifts in many different ways; through prayer, through gifts of time and talent and by sharing our financial resources. More than 550,000 of our sisters and brothers receive support and assistance from funds shared through the CMA each year. The Catholic Ministries Appeal is Stewardship in Action!

www.CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org

Catholic Ministries Appeal— One Faith, One Hope, Many Gifts

Church Regulations Regarding Fast and Abstinence Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. This obligation prohibits the eating of meat, but not eggs, milk products, or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat. Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on a given fast day. Catholics who are eighteen years of age but not yet fifty-nine are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On Fast days, two additional smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength. However, the two smaller meals together may not equal one full meal. Moreover, eating solid foods between meals on fast days is not permitted. *from the Magnificat Companion

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The Port a Store has many new rosary beads. Saint bracelets are here in limited supply. As requested automobile accessories are here. Unity candles for the Bride and Groom are available. Please stop and look at the Magazine Rack. There are many magazines and papers, something for everyone. Spring is coming and St Francis short sleeve T-Shirts are on sale for only $10.00. Take a chance on a raffle for our Easter Basket! Thank you for your support, and as always all proceeds go directly to St. Francis of Assisi.

St. Francis PORT-A-STORE

Please keep in your prayers our deceased relatives and friends

James Petrone, Marie Rose Celerin, John T. Nardolillo, Frank DeRiso, Sr., Cathleen Planz, Frances Rolino, Gloria Payne

WEDDING BANNS: I. Edward T. Kent to Kimberly Mickowski, St. Francis of Assisi I. Robert Lauth to Jamie Hermann, St. Francis of Assisi

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Building & Grounds Committee We are forming a Buildings & Grounds Committee to offer advice and assistance to Father Peter in maintaining and improving our facilities. We are asking for volunteers—parishioners—men or women who have had some experience in maintenance and grounds keeping who would be included in forming the committee. Call Bob O’Hea at 757-7393 and offer your name. The committees duties would be to identify up and coming problems with the plant facilities, machinery, heating and cooling supplies and grounds-keeping. They will look at our service contracts—lawn, snow removal, extermination etc. A/C, boiler etc. and make recommendations. The committee will be a big help around here! Clean-Up Day On Saturday, April 9th from 9:30—12:30 will be a spring time Grounds Clean-Up. Call Chris Torns at 368-5717 and let her know if you can help. Show up with a rake, trowel and some leaf bags. Beautification is a big part of what enhances our experience as happy members of St. Francis Parish!

“The King will answer them: ‘I assure you, as often as you did it for one of My least brothers, you did it for Me.’” Matthew 25:40

RESPECT LIFE NEWS

“Almsgiving represents a specific way to assist those in need and, at the same time, an exercise in self-denial to free us from the attachment to worldly goods. To come to their aid (those in need) is a duty of justice even prior to being an act of

charity.” Pope Benedict XVI, Lenten Message 2008 We gratefully welcome contributions of diapers, money, and baby coupons during our Lenten “DIAPER DRIVE.” Pampers and Huggies diapers sizes 4 and 5 as well as unscented baby wipes, unscented baby wash, and formula are needed at this time. You can help feed a baby with jars of stage two and 3 baby food. New clothes for our little boys and girls in toddler sizes 2-4 would also be appreciated. Please help to fill the white crib in the St. Francis of Assisi Baby Corner located off the vestibule of our Church. We thank God through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Francis for all you have been doing for our precious babies. Please understand we cannot accept baby equipment and baby furniture as we lack storage facilities for them. Please do not bring these items into Church. However, these items (strollers, cribs, bassinets, car seats, etc.) may be donated to The Life Center of Long Island at 631-243-2373 in Deer Park. Please keep our needy babies in mind as you spring clean! Need assistance? Wish to join our St. Francis of Assisi 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 631-0066. THE RACHEL VINEYARD WEEKEND RETREAT FOR MEN AND WOMEN seeking healing after an abortion experience is sched-uled for Friday, June 17th-Sunday, May 19, 2011. Call Frank Gari-boldi 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 each day for the conversion of America’s heart to end abortion!

Dinner to benefit Birthright Sun. March 20 4 – 8 PM St. Thomas More Church Hall 115 Kings Hwy., Hauppauge Speaker: Rev. Msgr. Robert Batule $12 inc. Appetizers, Hot Buffet, Dessert, Wine, Beer and Soda. Sponsored by the 10th District K of C To reserve call John Lazar 631-667-9878

Limited tickets at the door.

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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

On Sunday, April 3, 2011, couples married 50 years or more are invited 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 March 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 commu-nity 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 “Irish Soda Bread” on page 59!

If you pre-ordered your cookbook you can pick it up at the Rectory during the week.

Our cookbooks are available at the rectory and Port-a-Store for $18.00 and make

a wonderful gift idea!

Find information and pictures on parish activities. www.facebook.com/stfrangreenlawn Check out our new Photo Gallery on our website, www.stfrancisgreenlawn.org.

Bishop Molloy Reteat House, a Passionist Spiritual Center in Jamaica Estates, welcomes the men of St. Francis of Assisi parish to participate in a retreat on the weekend of April 1-3. The retreat opens with Dinner at 7:00pm on Friday and concludes with Mass at 11:00am on Sunday. For further information, please call Bishop Molloy Retreat House at 718-739-1229, or call your parish promoter George Pozderec at 261-5771. Come and rest a while.

Camp Alvernia Reaches Out to the Public The camp has experienced a sharp increase in demand for its services in the past 2 years, which include financial assistance for needy families and a job-training program for young adults with special needs. They are getting more requests than they can handle and are in need as much support as they can get. Camp Alvernia is a 501c3 non-profit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. The camp accepts donations by mail or by credit card on their website. Individuals or corporations can also choose to sponsor the purchase of a kayak or sailboat with their name on it, or an engraved brick on the donor patio of an upcoming pool project. For more information contact Camp Alvernia at 631-261-5730 or info@campalvernia.org. Visit their website at www.campalvernia.org.

Camp R US Since 1993 Camps R Us has been providing families in Nassau County with affordable summer camps and are pleased to announce its newest campus in Suffolk County at St. Philip Neri Parish in Northport. Activities offered include, but are not limited to Indoor & Outdoor Sports Recreation, Arts & Crafts, Shades’ Famous Game Room, swimming, bowling,, theme parks, optional field trips. Camps R Us is accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed by the NY State Dept. of Health and in 2010 was named the “Best of Long Island” by the readers of the LI Press. Join us for an Open House on one of the following Sundays at Trinity Regional School at St. Philip Neri (enter on Prospect Ave.): Sunday, March 6, 20, 27 and April 3 at 10:00am

DAY OF RECOLLECTION - Please join the Fr. Thomas A. Judge Columbiettes on Saturday, March 26th for a lenten day of recollec-tion for women at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Hunting-ton. The day starts at 9:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm. The presider will be Br. Fran Rowles, OSF. The cost is $25 which includes lunch. Deadline to sign up is March 21st. Please contact Marion at 368-0137 for information and reservations.

IS IT TIME FOR YOU TO CONSIDER A DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK?

Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service and Molloy College offer an exciting Graduate Social Work Program (MSW Degree) at Molloy College, Rockville Centre and Fordham’s Lincoln Center campuses. Bus transportation to Lincoln Center is provided. Information sessions will be held at the Molloy campus (Casey Center, Room 014) on Monday evening, March 21st at 6:00 pm. For more information, please contact Agnes Mitchell at 516-678-5000 (x6590), amitchell@molloy.edu.

ST. JOSEPH’S COUNCIL COMMUNION BREAKFAST Our annual Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 10th following the 10am Mass at St. Francis of Assisi. As in previous years, we attend the 10am Mass and go to the Council Hall for a delicious breakfast. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Peter Kaczmarek, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi. The cost will be $15 and $5 for children between 12 and 5.