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April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday ~ The Resurrection of the Lord

Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746

(631) 499 - 8520 Fax: (631) 499 - 1530 www.smrcc.org Office Hours: Mon-Fri in the Parish Center 9 am-12:30 pm & 1:30 pm-5 pm

April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday ~ The Resurrection of the Lord 2

SCHEDULE OF MASSES

SATURDAY: 5:00 p.m. and Spanish Mass at 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Family Mass), 11:00 a.m. (Choir Mass), 12:30 p.m. and also at

12:30 p.m. (Latin) Tridentine Mass in the Chapel.

MONDAY - SATURDAY : 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Church. Holy Days will be printed in the bulletin.

CONFESSIONS

SATURDAY: 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. For any other time, please call to make an appointment with a priest.

BAPTISM SCHEDULE

The 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 1:45 p.m. and the 4th Saturday of the month at 12:30 p.m. (No Baptisms

Easter Sunday or Christmas Weekends.) Please contact the Parish Center for the Baptismal Packet containing the

registration form and all other necessary paperwork. First-time parents are also asked to register for one of the

Baptismal Preparation Classes offered on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. (No class is

held in December.) You may register on-line for the Baptism class only (not the Baptism itself) at www.smrcc.org.

MARRIAGE

Arrangements should be made at least 6 months in advance and should be made prior to making plans for a recep-

tion. Call the Parish Center for an appointment with the priest or deacon you wish to witness your wedding. All

couples are required to attend Pre-Cana.

Deacons

James McQuade, Carmine DeStefano

and Luis Polanco

Pastoral Associate

Sister Kathleen McCarthy, O. P.

D.R.E.: Mary Donaldson

Music Director: Lee Forsythe

T h e S a l v a t i o n o f S o u l s i s t h e S u p r e m e L a w

Pastor

Rev. Robert Hewes Parochial Vicar

Rev. Allan Sikorski

In Residence

Rev. Lawrence Rafferty

April 1, 2018

Roman Catholic Church of St. Matthew 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746

(631) 499 - 8520 Fax: (631) 499 - 1530 www.smrcc.org

Office Hours: Mon-Fri in the Parish Center 9 am-12:30 pm & 1:30 pm-5 pm


ALTAR SERVERS: Porzia DiGiorgio: [email protected] And John DiGiorgio: [email protected] APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER: Kathryn Giandoreggio: 631-491-3735

ATHLETIC WEBSITE: www. smrcc.org ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/ INTRAMURAL & CYO TRAVEL COORDINATOR: Chris Felice: [email protected] ATHLETICS MODERATOR: Rev. Allan Sikorski: 499-8520 x 125 BAPTISM OFFICE: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126 Email: [email protected] BEREAVEMENT: Kathryn M. Douglas: 631-495-8541 Including: Teens (12-17) who have lost a parent. Widows and Widowers 65 and under Widow and Widowers 65 and over BIBLE STUDY: Anthony Albano: 586-4827 BOY SCOUTS: Ernst Tramposch: 631-254-2656 BULLETIN: email: [email protected] BUSINESS MANAGER: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113 CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION: Ann Podina: 858-0684 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL: John Gatto: 499-8520 x 117 C.C.D. RELIGIOUS ED: Mary Donaldson, D.R.E., 864-321 Rita Minder, Assistant: 864-3321 CHOIR: Lee Forsythe: 631-499-8520 x 116 Ed Oriani, Cantor for Tridentine Mass COMPASSIONATE CARE & CONSOLATION MINISTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION: Ray Smolenski: 243-0449 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE HOMEBOUND: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 FEED THE POOR MINISTRY: Frank Harnos: 499-0074 or Julie Maddaloni: 242-2183 FOOD PANTRY: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 HOSPITALITY: Dolores Tiernan: 499-8520 x 113 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Kevin Bertolini GK: 516-652-6438 K OF C SQUIRES: Sir Francis Scotti: 917-567-9829 LECTORS: Helen Campa: 586-0682 LEGION OF MARY: Judy Archbold: 667-4629 MINISTRY OF PRAISE: Rosemary Sammon: 499-5176 MOMMY and ME: Jessica Larsen: 258-3965 PARISH OUTREACH: Sr. Kay McCarthy: 499-8520 x 124 PILGRIM MADONNA: Rosa Nappo: 920-2446 or Lucia Agnone: 940-4015 PLANT ENGINEER: Luis Flores: 631 492-7881 PRE-CANA: Deacon Carmine DeStefano: 631-896-0983 RIGHT TO LIFE: Toni Shannon: 631 586-3807 ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY: Terry Sbashnig: 631 254-9472 PASTOR/PARISH SECRETARY: Bettyanne Russo: 499-8520 x 126 - Email: [email protected] SONS OF ITALY: Diana Grauer: 631-242-2710 SPANISH MINISTRY: Deacon Luis Polanco: 648-7330 ST. VINCENT de PAUL: John Gatto: 499-8520 x 117 USHERS: Tom Siegler: 631-920-2055 YOUNG SENIORS MODERATOR: Fr. Sikorski: 499-8520 x 125

PARISH MINISTRIES

Saturday, Mar 31

7:00 PM Al Oppedisano Eugene Howell Living Intentions of Jack Tseng Lori G. Kramer Neil F. Barrella Taranto Family Sunday, Apr 1

7:30 AM Frank Campa 9:30 AM Thomas Archbold 11:00 AM Stephen Barone 12:30 PM (L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Living Intentions of Frantz & Yolene Lubin Monday, Apr 2 9:00 AM Beatrice & Joseph Tuzzolino Tuesday, Apr 3

9:00 AM Frank P. Tiernan Wednesday, Apr 4

9:00 AM Michael Quinlivan Thursday, Apr 5 9:00 AM Stephen Barone Friday, Apr 6 9:00 AM Patricia Ann Endres Saturday, Apr 7

9:00 AM Andrew Panos Bartolome de Leon Johanna Conforti Noreen Reyes Thomas Detore Veronica Aranda 5:00 PM John Ciechanski John Vierling, Jr. Living Intentions of Jack Tseng Neil F. Barrella Susan Engelthaler Vincenzo Marra 7:00 PM Sunday, Apr 8 7:30 AM John & Enrichetta Manetta 9:30 AM Deceased Memebers of the Ciccolella Family 11:00 AM The Honkonen Family 12:30 PM (L) For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM Angelo Martino

mailto:[email protected]


First Friday Exposition - From 7:00 pm the First Friday of the month till 8:30 am Saturday morning in the Parish Center Chapel.

Private and authorized group prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle is encouraged at any time during the many hours the main Church and Chapel are open. Occasions on which specific groups request Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament can only be conducted by a priest or deacon with the knowledge and approval of the Pastor.

Business Manager Dolores Tiernan

Finance Chairperson Richard Bove

Trustees Deacon Carmine DeStefano

And Joseph Napolitano

Collections March 17 & 18

Weekly: $ 18,401.00 Easter Flowers: $ 3,941.00 Faith Direct: $ 2,300.00

Last week’s collections will be posted in next week’s bulletin.

PARISH REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT

www.smrcc.org. New families and new parishioners are encouraged to register with the parish. Registration forms are also available at the Parish Center. INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FAITH Those adults who live in the Dix Hills area and/or those with family in the parish seeking information about becoming a Catholic or completing their Sacraments are invited to con-tact the Pastor. FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is at 9:00 a.m. Exposition of the Holy Eucharist takes place in the Chapel from Friday 7:00 p.m. until Saturday 8:30 a.m. and concludes with Benediction. FIRST SATURDAY: 8:15 a.m. Devotions ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The Sacrament is available EVERY SATURDAY after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The Sacrament is available for those who are to undergo a serious medical procedure the following week or who have a serious illness and who have not been anointed within the past three months. If you wish to be anointed, please let the celebrant know before Mass. PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Holy Communion will be ministered to those confined at home. Those who are seriously ill should request a priest for the Sacra-ment of the Anointing of the Sick. PARISH SCHOOL: HOLY FAMILY REGIONAL: 631-543-0202

Mondays Miraculous Medal Novena: after the 9:00 am Mass Legion of Mary: 2:30 pm in the Blessed Mother Room

Tuesdays Rosary Society: 1st Tuesday each month 7:00 pm K of C: General/Business Meeting 2nd and 4th

Tuesday of each month 8:00 pm Wednesdays Adult Choir Rehearsal: 7:00 pm in the Family Room Thursdays Carmelite Holy Hour: 3rd Thursday of each month

4:00 pm-5:00 pm in the Chapel Young Seniors: 9:00 am Apostleship of Prayer: 1st Thursday of each

month after the 9:00 am Mass Saturdays Fatima Spiritual Formation Prayer Group: 1st Saturday of each month after the 9:00 am Mass in the Blessed Mother Room Bible Study: 9:45 am Spanish Bible Study: 1:00 pm Tridentine Mass Choir: (Latin) 4:00 pm

in the Family Room


A Priest Forever

40th Anniversary of the Priestly Ordination of

Rev. Robert S. Hewes

Ordained March 11, 1978

1978 - 2018

Parish Celebration:

Sunday, June 24, 2018 Mass of Thanksgiving—12:30 PM

Reception at St. Anthony’s H. S. 2:30 PM—6:30 PM

More information to follow. Please watch the bulletin.


Dear Friends,

“Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death;

and giving life to those in the tomb!”

These ancient words proclaim to me and you the meaning of

today’s greatest of all feasts.

This is the great truth which fills our faith with meaning.

Jesus, Who died on the cross, has risen. He has triumphed over death; He has overcome

sorrow, anguish and the power of darkness … In Him we find everything. Outside of Him

our life is empty. St. Josemaria Escriva, Christ is Passing By

These words from a twentieth century saint are true for all, whether or not they know it.

For this pastor, it is a deep joy, tinged with a sense of prayerful solicitude, to see so many

new and unfamiliar faces at the Masses of Easter Day.

A joy in that the story of Easter still has the power to draw so many souls to worship Him

amidst His People. A sense of concern, in that they are also already baptized; and yet, so many

seem to live so much of their lives rarely encountering Him where He is most clearly found: in

His Word and Sacraments.

Yet, for me, the joy overwhelms the worry; and I remember the words of a priest written

years ago: Remember! Every face you see is the face of a soul in whom Christ either dwells,

or wishes to dwell!

Christ and His Resurrection lie at the center of all human history. He is the universal

Savior, not just of Catholics and other Christians, but of the entire world and its people.

Let us rejoice in this Feast and be peaceful in the knowledge of His love and grace.

God’s blessings!

Fr. Hewes

A Note About Conversion And Reception Into The Catholic Church

In recent years, this process has been under the designation of the Rite of the Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

with its various rites, stages, and ceremonies. It is a fact in this parish, the number of people actively involved in

carrying out the RCIA program has diminished and the lifestyles and schedules of those inquiring about becoming

Catholics has changed. This necessitates a reform in the way this program is ministered in the parish.

The very first step for anyone, of whatever nature of interest in either becoming a Catholic or an already bap-

tized adult interested in completing their Sacraments in the Catholic Church, is a phone call to either Father Sikorski

or me to set up an interview, for an introduction and discussion of your interest and/or needs in this area. This will

enable us to get to know you, your circumstances and to determine an appropriate length and nature of your instruc-

tions in the Catholic Faith. These can vary in depth and length, according to each individual’s circumstances and

schedules. The priest will then be able to arrange the appropriate stages and ceremonies for the potential convert.

It has always been a hallmark of conversion to the Catholic Faith that they meet, and develop a relationship

with his or her pastor and parish priests.

I am very grateful to Mrs. Marie Prainito and Mr. Robert Ruvio, who have borne the responsibility for this

important work for many years. The work of introducing adults to the Catholic Faith or completing others’ initiation

into the life of the Church continues and will benefit from this reform and renewal.

Father Hewes


RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

The Place for Learning and Praying

Our Family/Children’s Mass is Sunday at 9:30AM

Mary Donaldson, Director, Rita Minder, Assistant

Religion Office Phone 864-3321 Fax 499-1530 [email protected]

LOOKING AHEAD

When registering a new student, 1st thru 8th grade, you must come into the Religion Office,

on the second floor of the Parish Center, Monday through Thursday, between 11:00AM and 5:00PM. Please

be sure to bring a copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate when you come. The fee of $175.00 per child is

due at that time.

GRADE LEVEL MASSES FOR WINTER AND SUMMER PROGRAM STUDENT

Sunday, April 8, 2018, 1st & 2nd grade will attend the 9:30 Mass. It is ‘Pray for Me’ Sunday

for 2nd grade.

Sunday, April 15, 2018, 3rd & 4th grade will attend the 9:30 Mass.

These Masses do include all the Summer Program students as well. For those students

attending grade level Masses listed above, please sit in the front of the Church, try to arrive by 9:10AM and

remember your tithing envelopes as they are not only used for a donation but also for taking attendance. All

family members are invited to join us at these Masses.

SUMMER PROGRAM

The dates for Summer Program 2018 are July 29th through August 12th, from 8:30AM to

1:00PM, Monday thru Friday and the three Sunday 9:30AM Masses on 7/29, 8/5 and 8/12. Grades 4 thru 7

are eligible and the fee is $250.00 per child. Summer Program registration has been re-scheduled to

Wednesday, April 11th, at 7:00PM in the Church.

SPECIAL NOTES

March 29th is Holy Thursday and classes are cancelled that day. Spring Recess, Easter Week

and Passover begins on April 2nd and runs thru April 6th. Classes are cancelled for the week and will

reconvene on Monday April 9th.

The week of April 16th will be the last week of classes for our 2017/18 Winter Program.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Saturday, April 14th, 2nd grade First Reconciliation (Penance) in Church 9:45AM.

Saturday, April 21st, 2nd grade First Reconciliation (Penance) in Church 9:45AM.

PHOTOGRAPHS

Rosemary Femia will be here on Thursday, March 22nd from 7:00-9:00PM in the breezeway

with Confirmation pictures. She will be there every Thursday until the end of June.


We Pray, especially for our Service Men and Women: Peter Mazzone - Marines, SSG Michael Hughes, SPC John Vautrin-Gardinier, US Army, Tyler Smith-Reynolds - U.S. Coast Guard, Lance Corporal Ryan, Matthew Ferrara - Marines, Matthew Kirchner - Army, Noah Kirchner - Air Force, Ensign Melanie Thompson - Navy, Capt. Joseph De Monte IV - Pilot - United States Air Force,

Lt. Joseph Morgan, Lt. Brendan Johnston - U.S. Navy, LCPL Michael Porfidio - Marine in Afghani-stan, Jeffrey Gabriellini - Air Force, Corporal Michael Grella - Navy Airman, Julien-Army-Iraq., Lt. Col. Robert Wright-Marines, Michael Wissemann, LPL San Sievero - Marines, Ambrose Michelino, Jarod Racuot - Army, Robert Scarpelli, Anthony Lazado - Marines, Richard Freese, Jr. - Navy, Rho Nagasguna - Marines, Michael Doherty - Army, Pablo Quirindongo - CW4 - Army,

Cpl. Ronnie Belmarez - Marines, Lt. Commander Christopher Grande - Navy

DAILY OFFERING PRAYER - God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions, joys, and sufferings in union with Your Son Jesus' Heart, Who continues to offer Himself in the Eucharist for the salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit, who guided Jesus, be my guide and my strength today so that I may witness to Your love.

MARCH Evangelization: Formation in Spiritual Discernment That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.

Eucharistic

Ministers

7:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM

M. Brennan C. DeStefano G. DiGiorgio K. Camilleri M. Shef

April 7 & 8

The Apostleship of Prayer is a worldwide association of Catholics and other Christians who strive to make their ordinary, everyday lives aposto-lically effective. Through the Apostleship of Prayer, the Pope gives his monthly prayer intentions to the entire Church. For this reason, the Apos-

tleship came to be known as "the Pope's own prayer group."

Baby Chloe Atienza Gerard Costa Joseph Costa

Elisabeth Dorovich Susan Harnos

Lisa Marie Hulsen Thomas Iuculano Christine LoFrese Lee Mannino

John McIntyre Marie Pecoraro Peter Prestia Marge Puccio Eugene Quarello Alice Reilly Helen Reineking

Casey Rodriquez Christopher Sabato, Sr. June Sheehan George Schnell Brian Tripp

OUR SICK

5:00 P.M. 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:30 PM

D. Tiernan M. Garaffa C. Sposato E. Vincente B. Abadom

C. Vogt J. Gatto F. Harnos A. Pappas R. Ruvio

A. Palumbo J. McCarthy P. DiGiorgio K. Zaki A. Albano

M. Prainito M. Shef

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St. Matthew Catholic Ministry Appeal 2018

Goal: $116,000.00 Pledges: $77,663.00

Donors: 162 Many thanks for your generosity,

caring and sharing. God bless,

John Gatto: 499-8520 ex. 117

St. Matthew’s Gift Shop is open

Monday through Saturday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed 12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m.

for lunch

Unique religious gifts, rosaries, books, fonts, statues, picture

frames, wedding unity candles, vestments

and so much more...

The Gift Shop is located in the

Parish Center, across from the

Receptionist area.

All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish

Ministry!

Third Banns

Adam Beyda & Dara Aliperti

Bulletin Deadlines Please note:

Sunday, April 8 deadline is Monday, April 2 Sunday, April 15 deadline is Monday, April 9 Sunday, April 22 deadline is Monday, April 16 Sunday, April 29 deadline is Monday, April 23


Easter comes early this year, April 1st

One of my many nephews was born on this day which is known as April Fool’s Day. He is anything but a fool. I was so blessed to see him the day he was born, when this new life delighted our family. Easter is a time of new life, when we cele-brate the Resurrection of Jesus. When Jesus appeared to His disciples, who were together in a locked room after the darkest days of His passion, crucifixion and death, He greeted them by saying, “Peace be with you.” In addition, to their being fearful, confused and de-spairing, they were probably feeling some guilt for having abandoned Him. Hence, they might have expected some rebuke from Him. Instead, Jesus greets them with, “Peace be with you.” How forgiving, loving, liberating and startling such a greeting must have been to them! He didn’t act bitterly about the recent past nor did He make any sarcastic comments to them. He never mentioned that they were fair-weather friends who abandoned Him. They were starting anew with Him. With the celebration of Easter and the help of the Holy Spirit, we too are starting anew. Jesus is saying to us, “Peace,” the peace that only He can give. Thank you for bringing some peace and reducing the anxiety of some of our troubled and poor families. Let us pray for them and for one another that we will try to be instruments of Christ’s love and peace. Happy Easter and peace to you and your families. Sister Kay McCarthy

WELCOME BISHOP JOHN BARRES, AUXILIARY BISHOPS, VICARS AND MEMBERS OF THE DIOCESCAN

PASTORAL COUNCIL

We are very pleased and honored to warmly welcome Bishop John Barres, the Auxiliary Bishops, Vicars and members of the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Bishop John Barres will be the Celebrant at the 9 AM Mass on Saturday, April 21st. I expect that the Auxiliary Bishops and Father Hewes will concele-brate the Mass. Although Bishop Barres has celebrated a Mass at Saint Matthew’s for the Religious Education Directors in our Diocese, this is the first time that he will be celebrating a Parish Mass. We hope that many of you will be available to pray with us that morning and will be able to attend this Mass. After the Mass, the Bishop will attend a meeting here with the Diocesan Pastoral Council.

Thank you and God bless you. Sister Kay McCarthy


The Diocese of Rockville Centre Golden Wedding Liturgy Honoring Couples Married Fifty Years or More Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. Church of St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa

Please fill in the form below, have it signed by your pastor or someone designated by him and return to the address below.

Approximately one week before the liturgy, you will be mailed a letter confirming your registra-tion and directions.

There will be reserved seating for the registered couples only. Family and friends will be seated on a first come-first served basis

After the liturgy, there will be an opportunity to have a photo taken with the celebrating bishop if you wish.

You will be mailed a complimentary photo and certificate approximately four to six weeks after the liturgy.

Please mail completed form to: Diocese of Rockville Centre Office of Worship PO Box 9023 Rockville Centre, NY 11571-9023

Registration must be received by April 13, 2018. For questions, please call 516-678-5800, ext. 504.

————————————(cut here and return form below) ————————————————- PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Mr. _____________________ Mrs. ___________________ _____________________________ First Name First Name Last Name

___________________________________________________________________________ _ Address Town Zip Code

Wedding Date___________________ Phone #_____________________ mm/dd/yy Area code + Number

We will attend the Golden Wedding Celebration on:

_____ Sunday, April 29 at St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa

I wish to Lector______ Name___________________

In order to seat those who require special assistance accordingly, please let us know if you or your spouse use a: wheelchair _____ cane _____ walker _____ _____________________________________________________________________________ Current Parish Town Current Pastor’s Signature


HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE INVITED TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL BLESSING

AT THE 11 AM MASS ON SUNDAY, APRIL 22TH

We are so grateful to all Health Professionals for their great dedication and service.

If you are a doctor, nurse, dentist, PA, NP, OT, PT, ST, EMT, psychologist, pharmacist, HHA, CNA, health care technician or caregiver, you are invited to receive this special blessing.

Seats will be reserved in the front of the church. To make sure that there is sufficient seating, please provide the information below by April 4

th to

Sr. Kay McCarthy, by phone (ext. 124) or by bringing it to the Parish Center. We look forward to seeing you. Thank you and God bless you.

………………………………………………………………………

Name……………………………Health Profession………………………………. Phone Number………………………………………………………………………..

I will attend the Mass…………...Yes………...…..No

Our Pilgrim Madonna

The Legion of Mary would love to bring Our Lady of Fatima

to spend a week at your home.

If you are interested, please call:

Lucia: 631 940-4015 or Rosa: 631 920-2446


The Rosary Altar Society

Spring Fashion Show Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 6:30 pm

Crest Hollow Country Club With Fashions by Vera Bradley

Hors d'oeuvres, Dinner, & Dessert

Tickets $60 p/p Please contact:

Peggy - 631-499-5786 or Mary - 631-499-7820

We are also selling tickets after Masses Chinese Auction & 50/50

Dear Rosarians, Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. We will begin with the Rosary in the Chapel at 7:00 P.M., followed by our business meeting in Msgr. Goggin Hall. This month our guest speaker is Lorraine Yovino, a member of the Board of Directors of Catholics for Freedom of Religion. We will be dis-cussing important topics relating to the world we live in. Lorraine is also the Editor of the items in our weekly bulletin on Religious Freedom. I would like to thank everyone who helped make our St. Patrick/St. Joseph Dinner Dance a success. We all enjoyed a wonderful evening. Thank you! Our biggest fundraiser of the year is our Fashion Show on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Tickets are $60 and may be purchased by calling Peggy at 631-499-5786 or Mary at 631-499-7820. Tickets and raffles can also be purchased at our meeting and after masses (please see dates below). If you would like to help sell tickets and raffles after the masses, let me know. We can always use help. Please bring Chinese Auction donations to the meeting. During the Fashion Show, besides the Chi-nese Auction, we will also have a Lotto Board Drawing, Chance Book Drawing and a 50/50 Raffle. Please try to purchase your Fashion Show tickets early to help us provide an accurate count to the Crest Hollow Coun-try Club. Thank you.

Cake ladies for the April meeting are: Judy Archbold, Marcia Cormack, Olga Mantione, Judy Mattone and Rosemay Sammon

Dates to Remember: April 3rd ~ Rosary Meeting April 15th/16th ~ Selling Fashion Show Tickets & Lotto April 21st/22nd ~ Selling Fashion Show Tickets & Lotto April 25th ~ Fashion Show-Crest Hollow Country Club May 1st ~ Rosary Meeting May 13th ~ Mother's Day Plant Sale Please remember to pray the rosary. May Our Lady always be at your side. God bless, Terry Sbashnig,


YES ~ SENIOR NEWS REMINDERS ~ UPCOMING EVENTS I am planning a trip to Sight and Sound in Lancaster, Pa. We have been there several times and the experience is just beautiful. I cannot find the correct adjective to describe it, but those of you who have been there before know what I mean and those who haven’t, be prepared to be amazed. It is planned for June 12 or 13, depending on the best seats available. The cost is $120. per person and includes dinner at the Amish restaurant, Shady Maple, as well as all tips and taxes. We are purchasing tickets to a show and must place orders as soon as possible, in order to get the best available seats. I must have a minimum of 40 people to commit to this trip, to make this happen. Please call me at 631 667-7922, if you have any questions and to confirm your interest. Once I am sure I have the required number of people to make this trip, I will let you know when the money is due. Do not send any money now but remember, bring a friend, as all are wel-come on our trips. Remember to pray for all those who are ill and for their loving caregivers. Pray also for our country, our President, the Military and for all those who protect us. God bless America. See you in church. Pat

The language of friendship is not words, but meanings. It is an intelligence above language. Henry David Thoreau To me, dear friend, you can never be old. William Shakespeare

A Special Thank You From The Rosary Altar Society

Our St. Patrick/St. Joseph's Dinner Dance was a wonderful success, but that was only possible with the effort of so many.

First, we thank our Pastor, Father Hewes, for allowing the Rosary Altar Society to host the dance and for his presence there, along with Father Sikorski and Sister Kay. Thank you to Andrea Hui for designing and printing the tickets. As usual they came out beautiful. Thank you to Laurie Mattone for the beautiful centerpieces. Thank you to Judy Archbold, Sharon Fleming, Rosemary Sammon and Adelaide Vierling for making the delicious Irish soda bread. Joan Mackey provided the delicious salad. Thank you to Tina & Joe Murgolo for donating the meatballs, cannolis, butter and cheese. Thank

you to the Knights of Columbus for the beer and for their support. Thank you to Peter Consentino of PJ Venture and Mary DiMatteo for their generous contribution for our dinner dance expenses. Thank you to Louise Benenati and family, Larry, Vincent, Marilou, Bob and Mike, for providing and preparing the corned beef dinner ~ so tender and delicious. The baked ziti was made by our very own Rosarians, Marilou, Carmela, Tina, Kathy and Pat. Our guests thought they were in Little Italy, for sure. Bob, Mike and Stephen, our bartenders, kept the drinks flowing. Thank you to Luis Flores who's always there, for whatever we need, to make it all happen. Denis, DJ for Party Up Entertain-ment, was fantastic and his lively music kept the dance floor hopping. Thank you to all who helped prepare, serve, clean up or helped out in some way. We could not have done it without all of you. And, finally, thank you to those who attended the dinner dance and supported this fundraiser. Your presence made it even more enjoyable. A special highlight of the evening was celebrating Father Hewes’ birthday. Birthday cake and Happy Birthday music and song added to the festivities. Our lucky 50/50 winner was Vinny Costello. Congratulations, Vinny! Please save the date for our next event, the Fashion Show, on April 25th at the Crest Hollow Country Club. We're looking forward to seeing you there.

May Our Lady always be at your side. Terry Sbashnig President


Calling Singers of All Ages St. Matthew's Music Ministry Needs You!

Our Adult Choir and Children's Choir are looking for new members. If you would like to experience our Sunday Masses at a deeper and more prayerful level, this is for you!

Our Adult Choir sings every Sunday at the 11:00 A.M. Mass. We rehearse Wednesday evenings from 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. in the Family Room.

Our Children’s Choir sings every Sunday at the 9:30 A.M. Mass and we meet at 8:30 A.M. before Mass in the Family Room to rehearse.

Please see Lee Forsyth, Music Director, after Mass (by the organ) for more informa-tion or join us at our rehearsals. We look forward to seeing you.

St. Matthew’s Church

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Spring Blood Drive

Sunday, April 8, 2018 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

35 North Service Road, Dix Hills Msgr. Goggin Hall

Rafaello is a member of our congregation. At age 3 he was diagnosed with leukemia. He received chemotherapy along with 36 lifesaving blood transfusions. Your blood donation will help to save the lives of people like Rafaello.

Age 16 – 75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need

doctor’s note).

For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1-800-688-0900 www.nybc.org.

For more information please call: George Wolf (631)223-5049

Eligibility Criteria:

Bring DONOR CARD Or ID with

signature or photo.

Minimum weight 110 lbs.

Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids

No tattoos for past 12 months


Mommy N’ Me Program

Mommy N’ Me is an innovative program for children to experience Catholic traditions in a stimulating,

fun, and creative atmosphere. Mommies and children join together for prayers, songs, snacks, story and circle time.

Volunteers are a very important part of this program and are always needed and greatly appreciated. Your help ensures the continuation and success of the Mommy N’ Me program. Please also note if you are a volunteer for one of our classes, your child goes for FREE. ** To volunteer for one of the positions, you must have a child in attendance in that session or be a former teacher.

If interested in volunteering, please contact us as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact: Jessica Larsen at 631.499.2672 or [email protected]

or Sister Kathleen McCarthy, Moderator at 631-499-8520 x124 or email kaym-

[email protected]

Classes begin April 12th

~Session fee is $65.00 per class~

Please make check payable to St. Matthew RC Church. Please, no cash.

~Please mail or drop off your registration form~

All meetings take place in the Mommy N’ Me room

Spring Session 2018

Class Times Age Group

Thursday: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. 18 months to 36 months

*** Classes may change based on enrollment ***

Session runs for 9 weeks – see class schedule for dates

Drop off your payment and completed registration form in the locked Mommy N’ Me/Registration Suggestion Box by the Gymnasium. You may also mail the form to:

Sr. Kay McCarthy, Mommy N’ Me,

St. Matthew RC Church, 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746


Mommy N’ Me Registration Form – Spring 2018 Fathers and Grandparents are welcome too!

St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church

Drop off your payment and completed registration form in the locked Mommy N’ Me/Suggestion Box by the Gymnasium

You may also mail the form to: Sr. Kay McCarthy, Mommy N’ Me St. Matthew RC Church, 35 North Service Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746

Fee: $65 per session

Session runs for 9 weeks beginning April 12th.

Come and Join Us . . . Register as soon as possible as space is limited!

Classes will be held on Thursdays from 10 am-11 am Child’s Name: Age: Birth date:

Parent’s Name: Address: Phone: C- H- E-mail: Parish Church:

Have you participated before in St. Matthew’s Mommy N’ Me Program? Yes No Are you interested in leading or assisting a leader in a Mommy N’ Me class? Yes No Allergies:

I do give my permission for my child to be pictured on St. Matthew’s website Yes No

Please call Jessica Larsen at 631.499.2672 or e-mail [email protected] if you have any questions.

Refund Policy – Full refund up to April 19th after that Credit Voucher prorated for remaining classes.

No refunds or credit after May 1st.

No Cash Please: Checks may be made payable to St. Matthew RC Church

Payment by Credit Card: (Check one) Amex: _____ Visa: _____ Master Card: _____

Credit Card Number: Exp. Date: __________

Name on Credit Card: ________________________________________

Signature of card holder: ______________________________________

DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BOX: Date: Received by: ____________

#Paid for: _________ Amount Paid: $___________

Check#_______Credit Card: ______ Other: ______


Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Council 7479

Knight at the Races

SATURDAY APRIL 14, 2018

MSGR. GOGGIN HALL

PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF

NEW ELEVATOR AT ST MATTHEW CHURCH

TICKETS $15 PER PERSON

DINNER, 8 EXCITING RACES & 50/50 RAFFLE

DOORS OPEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE 5 PM MASS

DINNER SERVED AT 6:30 PM

FIRST RACE 7:15 PM

DINNER INCLUDES ASSORTED PASTAS & MEATBALLS,

SALAD, BEER, WINE, SODA, COFFEE, AND DESSERT

TO RESERVE TICKETS & TABLES CALL

RAY FLEMING (631) 586-1542

KEVIN BERTOLINI (516) 652-6438

April 1-Easter Sunday

Today, as we celebrate the feast of Easter, we find the challenge of also seeing and believing the resurrection that comes through our own lives of self-sacrifice which brings new life to others. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will show the love of the Risen Christ by bringing your love to those who live in fear and doubt, loneliness and dread.


PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Birthright Inc.

24 HOUR HELPLINE 1-800-550-4900

Islip: 631-277-3888

Hampton Bays: 631-728-8900 Southold: 631-876-5138

Rocky Point: 631-821-9727 Wantagh: 516-785-4070

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre They will be hosting their annual Caritas Award Dinner on Thursday, May 17th at the Heritage Club at Bethpage at Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale. Please join them in honoring The Whitcomb Family of Whitsons Culinary Group and recognizing The Chaminade High School Alumni Association for the Volunteer Service Award. Sponsorship packages, tickets, and e-journal ads are available for purchase. If you are unable to attend, but would like to lend your support, donations in any amount are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to Catholic Charities, Development Department, 90 Cherry Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801.

For more information call (516) 733-7042.

RESPECT LIFE NEWS Spiritual Adoption Program

MONTHS SEVEN AND EIGHT – Developing Baby

You are in the home stretch with your spiritu-ally adopted baby. He/she is completely formed, and has been since 8 weeks. All he/she is doing now is gaining weight - and

making his/her mother uncomfortable with his/her size. But she is not worried. In a short time, her baby will be born. Your baby’s mother appreciated the prayers you have said for her and her baby throughout the pregnancy. It has not been easy, but your prayers have given her the grace she needed to bring her baby to term.

Focus on Religious Freedom From Catholics for Freedom of Religion www.cffor.org

Freedom of Worship's Assault on "Freedom of Religion": The right to live, work and worship according to one's faith is a freedom foundational to the United States. The Founders were clear, and the Bill of Rights makes it foun-dational to our Constitution, that the government should not infringe on the free ex-ercise of religion

In recent years, however, Americans have faced attempts to water down this robust understand-ing of religious freedom to a mere "freedom to worship." "Freedom of worship" means religious beliefs need to go in the Closet - or into four walls of a home or house of worship - and that faith should remain a private affair that is relegated to personal ac-tivities or weekend worship services. "Freedom of religion" means religious believers can say and do as their conscience dictates in the pub-lic square. It includes freedom of worship but is also the right to evangelize, change their religion, have schools and charitable institutions, and conduct their jobs and businesses according to their conscience and religious beliefs. "The freedom of religion is much more than just the freedom to worship," said Sen. James Lankford. "Worship confines you to location. Freedom of religion is the right to exercise your religious beliefs - it is the ability of Americans to live out their faith or choose to have no faith at all." (firstlings.com; wsj.com, 6/10/16; ncregister.com, 8/18/16)

"Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; ..." First Amendment to the Bill of Rights

Action Steps: 1. Pray that all Americans will cherish our freedoms. 2. Learn all 5 freedoms in the First Amendment. 3. Contact Catholics For Freedom of Religion at 631-896-8331 to arrange a speaker for your parish or ministry group.

http://www.cffor.org/


Help Wanted St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown

is in need of Eucharistic Ministers. Please consider donating an hour or two a week distributing the Eucharist. Your service will provide spiritual support and comfort to the resi-dents and rehabilitation patients. You will be performing both a spiritual and a corporal work of mercy. Days and times are flexible; training is provided. For info please contact:

Elizabeth Meehan, Director of Pastoral Care St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center

631-862-3776 or [email protected]

Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic Women, cordially invites you to attend our

annual Retreat on May 4-6th at The Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, NY. Our speaker will be Kate Mims, who has been giving retreats for several years, and will be speaking on "Mary, Mother, Intercessor, and Disciple."

The Retreat is $250 per person (includes 5 meals & a private room). Pre-registration is re-quired. Please make checks payable to Magnificat and mail to: Judy Murphy, 42 Pinehurst Street, Lido Beach, NY 11561. Checks must be received by April 19th. For additional information, contact Judy Murphy at (917) 453-5750.

April 28, 2018 St. Gianna Mass For Women and Families

The Diocese of Rockville Centre celebrates Saint Gianna Feast Day at Saint Agnes Cathedral ~ Saturday, April 28, 2018 ~ 5:00 pm Vigil Mass ~ 5th Sunday of Easter ~ Saint Gianna Feast Day.

Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre, presiding.

Part of the liturgy will include a blessing in thanksgiving for those celebrating the gift of a child, those planning now or in the future for a child

and those who are expecting a child. Mass will be televised on Telecaretv.org.

After Mass there will be an opportunity to venerate the relics of St. Gianna. 6:00 pm

Reception at the Pastoral Center with Catholic Health Services’ Gianna Center of

Long Island for Women’s Health and Fertility. RSVP by April 20, 2018 ~ Register now!

516 678-5800 ext. 381 and 626 or [email protected] respectlife.drvc.org


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