The Salvation of Souls is the Supreme Law

Mission StatementWe, the parish family of theChurch of Saint Aidan,

strengthened by the Eucharist andencouraged by the Word of God, welcome all,for we recognize that everyone is a child of

God and no one should be excluded.Guided by the Holy Spirit through

prayer, we strive as one to build the Body ofChrist. We commit ourselves to nurturing life-long faith

formation, fostering lay leadership, promotingsocial justice, engaging our youth in everyaspect of parish life, and offering care and

compassionate service to all.We invite everyone to walk with Jesus

and experience His healing power and love.

St. Aidan School(Grades Nursery-3. ext. 9202, 9203)(Grades 4-8, ext. 9302, 9303)Ms. Eileen P. Oliver, PrincipalMs. Jo-Anne Rowan, Assistant Principal

Faith Formation and Spirituality - ext. 9404, 9405Mr. James F. Corrigan, Director of Faith Formation ext. 9401Mrs. Elaine Smith, Director of Special Needs ext. 9406

Parish Social Ministry - ext. 9408Ms. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410

Youth MinistryMr. Stephen Loewenthal, Coordinator - ext. 9403SaintAidanYouthGroup@gmail.com

Pastoral Council - ext. 9592Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Larry McGovern,

Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn, Mary Ellen Testa,Suellen Peterson, Dennis Gannon and Jackie McHugh

Buildings & Grounds Department—ext. 9122Liturgy of the EucharistSaturday Morning 9:00 AM

Saturday Evening 5:00 and 7:30 PMSunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, *10:30 AM, 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM

*Liturgy of the Word for ChildrenDaily: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:30 & 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday

Morning Prayer8:40 AM Monday thru Saturday

BaptismBaptism of Children: Each month on the 1st Sunday and 3rdSunday at 1:30 PM ceremony. Required: Parents’ class on the2nd Sunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass. Forbaptismal information, contact the Rectory office ext. 9101Tuesday-Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.

BAPTISM CLASS FOR NEW PARENTSThe required Baptism class for new parents is held the secondSunday of each month beginning with the 12:00 Mass parents areasked to gather at St. Joseph’s statue to the right of the main altar.

Penance/ReconciliationThe Sacrament of Penance is celebrated every Saturday from12:30-1:30 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM in our church or byappointment.

MarriageArrangements are to be made at the Rectory office at least 9months in advance. Pre-Cana and FOCCUS registrations must bearranged through the parish.

Anointing of the Sick & Communion of the SickThe anointing of the sick takes place after the 12:00 PM Mass onthe 4th Sunday of each month. Anyone who is homebound mayreceive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Eucharisticministers assist the priests in this ministry. Please call the rectory -ext. 9101.

AdorationFirst and third Fridays of the month 1:00-3:00 PM in the Church.12:30-1:30 PM on Saturdays in the church.

Roman Catholic Church of Saint Aidan505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York 11596516-746-6585 516-746-6055 (Fax)

The Pastoral StaffRev. Msgr. James M. McDonald, Pastor - ext. 9108Rev. Jeff Yildirmaz, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106Rev. Damian Halligan, SJ In ResidenceDeacon Salvatore B. VillaniDeacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130E-mail address drago@staidanparish.org

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary TimeSeptember 27, 2015

Your word, O Lord, is truth!

MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 St. Wenceslaus, Martyr St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions/Martyrs Zec 8: 1-8; Lk 9: 46-50 6:30 AM Ernesto, Dolores, Claudio Valente and Agnes Cippitelli 9:00 AM Ruben Saaredra & Wilner Isaac 12:30 PM Mary Dorney (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Thomas McMahon (28thAnniversary Rem.) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels Dn 7: 9-10, 13-14 orRv 12: 7-12a; Jn 1: 47-51 6:30 AM Lv. Ints. of the Rufrano Family 9:00 AM Paul Milcitc 12:30 PM Joseph H. Emken (Birthday Rem.) 5:30 PM Sofia Ugno Dimatulac WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Neh 2: 1-8; Lk 9: 57-62 6:30 AM Raymond Lyons 9:00 AM Dennis Coleman 12:30 PM Frank Faber & Martin Mackin 5:30 PM Nicholas Nubile THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015 St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin/Doctor Neh 8: 1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Lk 10: 1-12 6:30 AM Oscar Garmendia 9:00 AM Savino Lasorsa (49th Wedding Anniversary Rem.) 12:30 PM Dora Castellano Larrea 5:30 PM Daniel Colelli, Sr. (Birthday Rem.) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015 The Holy Guardian Angels Bar 1: 15-22; Mt 18: 1-5, 10 6:30 AM Mary Elizabeth Pavlicin (1st Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM** Vito & Vita Maria Mossa 12:30 PM Beulah Harasek 5:30 PM Barbara Leary 6:15 PM Latin Mass SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015 Weekday Bar 4: 5-12, 27-29; Lk 10: 17-24 9:00 AM Chandy Neroth (5th Anniversary Rem.) 12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration 5:00 PM Emilio Costa (14th Anniversary Rem.) Robert James Lovdahl (13th Anniversary Rem.) Joseph McDevitt (1st Anniversary Rem.) Deborah Rowley 7:30 PM Annette Troiano (3rd Anniversary Rem.) ** School Mass

MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, October 4, 2015 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Gn 2: 18-24; Heb 2: 9-11; Mk 10: 2-16 or 10: 2-12 7:30 AM Mary Gillick & Bernard Gillick 9:00 AM Deceased Rosarians Kathleen Kehoe & Mary Zobel 10:30 AM Patricia Heiman (Wedding Anniversary Rem.) 12:00 PM Nicholas Nubile John Pelan Richard Gerard La Rocca (Anniversary Rem.) Elizabeth Buckley 3:00 PM Blessing of the Animals 5:00 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL

In Loving Memory of RICHARD SCHANNO Requested by His Family

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The opportunity to be anointed with the Oil of the Sick will take place on Sunday, September 27th after the 12:00 noon Mass. All who wish to be anointed should gather in Mary’s transept immediately after the Mass. If you are facing surgery, suffering from increased physical, mental, emotional illness or suffer-ing from chronic pain, you should consider being anointed.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE FIRST WEEK Kristen Lo Cicero, St. Catherine, Franklin Square, NY

Matthew Zaffuto, St. Catherine, Franklin Square, NY Jaclyn Russo, St. Patrick Smithtown, NY John Morley, St. Aidan

FLOWER MEMORIALS

In Thanksgiving of Our 59th Wedding Anniversary RITA & BOB HESSE

(Mary’s Shrine)

September 27, 2015

AN EPISTLE TO PARENTS

The article below was written by me on October 23, 2011. I decided to rerun it in light of Pope Francis’ World Meeting of Families. This column is a little different from the usual and maybe a bit more difficult be-cause it requires some degree of introspection. It has to do with taking a good look at your own family and trying to see if any changes should be made. I think it is fair to say that most people find change challenging and even irksome. We all get used to things as they are and get quite comfortable with the status quo. That’s true for pastors, parents, teachers—and for that matter just about everybody. Over a period of time inertia sets in and time just goes by and few, if any changes are made. I know that priests, especially younger ones, are often frustrated when they want to introduce some new program in a parish only to be told that no inno-vation is needed. Often enough the response from the crusty old pastor (not me, of course) is a resounding “We’ve always done it that way.” And the case is closed! Families are very human institutions and as such have their good points and bad. In all probability, your family is very good and is a loving and supportive structure. Sometimes, however, that is just not the situation at all. Let me give you a few rather classic examples of family problems that can be cured and changed with realistic effort. In some families there is a significant lack of love and affection. While some members may feel that they really belong to a close knit family, others may feel something like outsiders. They perceive that they are not appreciated and that their opinion is not really valued. Often they are put down and it is very clear that other family members are much more impor-tant and really count. It must hurt a great deal. It is important to remember that each person has his or her own dignity and should be accorded respect. In some families there is a climate of anger and hostility. This is certainly no way to live. In other families people yell and scream at one another and even curse. Not a pleasant atmosphere at all. And, of course, there is always the family in which continual comparisons are made about the children. Those who come out on the wrong side of the comparison are often broken-hearted. They can’t understand why they don’t measure up. Add to these family situations are the tragedy of alcoholism, warring parents, loneliness, lack of warmth and emotional support and a host of other domestic maladies that make life less than pleasant. If children are to have emotional and psychological stability, they should grow up in an atmosphere of peace instead of endless quarreling and bickering. The parents should not be overbearing mar-tinets who constantly criticize and even berate their children. Nor should the parents have unrealistic expectations. There is much to be said for accepting each child as he or she is.

STEWARDSHIP 09/21/14 $21,871 09/20/15 $24,508 (+12.06%) ST. PIUS X ENRICHED LIVING FACILITY COLLECTION 09/21/14 $ 6,806

09/20/15 $ 4,700 (-30.94%) Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish. This weekend’s second collection is for Religious Education. Next weekend’s second collection is for Respect Life.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK & DECEASED SICK: Christine Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero, Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto, Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan, John Moore, Rita Amendola, Diana Coscia, Joseph Fitzgerald, Virginia Fallon, Barney Rinaldi, Jeremy Hogan, Rosemary Herron, Brian Hoffarth, Diane La Bianca, Peter Gilhooly, William Gallo, Bernice Orlando, Judy Eberson Kostovick, Sophia Georgeou, Philip Georgeou, Eileen M. Regina DECEASED: Angeline Castagna, Antoinette Razzano and for those who have died serving our country.

Families should be places of unlimited love, affection and acceptance. Children should feel that no matter how they mess up, mom and dad will always be there for them with open arms and hearts that manifest the forgiveness ever present in the heart of Jesus. True Catholics are living, shining examples of compassion and understanding—not heartless disciplinarians who have forgotten their own problems and human-ity. It goes without saying that every home should be a place of encouragement. And it will always remain true that the best way parents can love their children is to love each other. That was the advice of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen and it will always be true. In Jesus and Mary, Monsignor James. M. McDonald

Church of St. Aidan Blood Drive

Sunday – September 27, 2015

8:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM Msgr Kirwin Hall

Our Blood Drive will be held this Sunday. When you give blood, you give another day at the beach, another hike in the woods, another night under the stars, another smile, another hug, another chance at

life.

Eligibility Criteria: Bring ID with signature or photo. Minimum weight 110 lbs. Age 16–75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over need Doctor’s Note) Eat well (low fat) & drink fluids No tattoos for past 12 months

ST. AIDAN’S BOYS’ BASKETBALL LEAGUE Registration for St. Aidan’s Boys’ Basketball League ends on October 11th. Registration forms can be downloaded from the website at www.staidanscyo.org. Coaches are needed. If inter-

ested please contact P. Best at psbbest@hotmail.com.

You are cordially invited to the formal installation of Father Kevin Dillon

as Pastor of St. Boniface Martyr Parish, Sea Cliff

on Saturday, October 24, 2015

5:00 PM Mass Reception to follow

Please respond to St. Aidan Rectory office at (516) 746-6585 x9101 if you will be attending

by October 19th. Very Rev. Michael T. Maffeo, Area Dean will officiate.

THE LITURGY CORNER Welcome to The Liturgy Corner. Did you ever wonder why we Catholics do cer-tain things, use certain things, what the priest wears, or why? This column will try to answer those questions. If there is something you want to ask, please leave a note in the box at the rear of the church or drop it off at the rectory office. For today: Why does the priest wear different colored vestments? There are 6 pre-scribed colors: white, red, green, violet, rose, and black. The primary times these colors are used is as follows.

White is worn on Trinity Sunday, the feasts of Our Lord, except those of His Passion, the feasts of the Blessed Virgin, angels, confessors, virgins and women, who are not martyrs, the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, the feast of St. John the Evangelist, All Saints, and for occasions such as weddings and special church functions. Red is used the week of Pentecost, on the feasts of Christ's Passion and His Precious Blood, the Finding and Elevation of the Cross, and the feasts of Apostles and martyrs. Violet is used dur-ing Advent and Lent. Black is used on Good Friday, and green is used on Sundays called “ordinary time”, that is most of the year outside of Advent and Lent and those special occasions calling for particular col-ors. Rose is used only for Laetare and Gaudete Sundays which occur in the middle of Lent and Advent respectively. Think of white as purity, holiness, red as passion, martyrdom, the fire of the Holy Spirit, and violet as penance or preparation. The violet of Advent is often more rich, shading toward purple reflecting the royal nature of the birth of Christ, and the violet of Lent is shaded more toward blue or gray reflecting the penitential season. Rose is a sign of hope in both penitential seasons – we were halfway through. So now you know!

QUOTES FROM POPE FRANCIS ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM “Nor, in writing to you, can I remain silent about the members of other reli-gious and ethnic groups who are also experiencing persecution and the effects of these conflicts. Every day I follow the new reports of the enormous suffer-

ing endured by many people in the Middle East. I think in particular of the children, the young mothers, the elderly, the homeless and all refugees, the starving and those facing the prospect of a hard winter without an adequate shelter. The suffering cries out to God and it calls for our commitment to prayer and concrete efforts to help in any way possi-ble. I want to express to all of you my personal closeness and solidarity, as well as that of the whole Church, and to offer you a word of consolation and hope.” December 21, 2014.

SPIRITUALITY FOR SINGLES The monthly Singles Gathering will be held on Saturday, October 3rd at 8:30 PM at St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, 11596. Our Monthly gathering for singles will include discussion, meditation, socialization. Ages 35+; $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. Contact: Ray (516) 561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com

COAT DRIVE Keep the homeless warm this winter and contribute a used winter coat or jacket to a soup kitchen that serves 100,000 meals a year. Contact Tecky at (516) 655-9755 for details. Please RSVP by No-vember 10th.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS All animals, great and small, will be blessed in the St. Francis Prayer Garden on Sunday, Octo-ber 4th at 3:00 PM. All animals welcome! In case of rain they will blessed under the portico of the main entrance to the church.

ST. PIUS X ENRICHED LIVING FACILITY The response to last week’s second collection for our retired priests at St. Pius X En-riched Living Facility was outstanding. Thank you to all who have been supportive of this endeavor. If you have not yet considered a gift to this effort, please consider making a donation today! Brochures describing this appeal are available in church today and your gift may be mailed by using one of the postage-paid envelopes also available in church. Through your generosity, we can care for our elderly priests in the manner best suited to their needs. On behalf of all the priests serving our Diocese, and all current and future residents of St. Pius X in Amityville, I thank you for your concern and generos-ity.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA While I am writing this I am watching the Holy Father’s visit to our country. What a wonderful experience! His homilies, his remarks off his prepared text are so full of wisdom, when he speaks to young people he gives them such guidance as to how to

experience life to the fullest while still living in the presence of the Lord. He makes Christ alive in his words. Christ would talk like this if we are willing to listen to Him. The next few days that Pope Francis will spend in this country, are going to be a tremendous gift to all of us. Everyone, Catholic or not, because such a humble, loving spiritual leader speaks to all, will hear it in their own heart. This week starts October. It is an enjoyable month, the fall foliage changing colors, cooler days, apple and pumpkin picking… All of this and a month full of Church celebrations! October is a month dedicated to devotion to the Holy Rosary (October 7) and the feasts of some of the most popular saints of the Church are celebrated during this month. St. Therese the Little Flower, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Margaret Mary, St. Luke, and many more. These saints come from different countries; read about the lives of these saints with your family and encourage them to pick one virtue of each saint to practice and try to implement it. This week also includes the festivity of the Guardian Angels (October 2). Every person has a guardian angel assigned to them. We should show devout gratitude to God for placing these an-gels at our service. Having a guardian should give us confidence during all life’s difficulties. It is customary to consider guardian angels for nations as well as for individuals, and in these times when the “culture of death” is overwhelming our Nation our prayers to these guardians shall in-tensify, asking their help to fulfill in America a “reform of life” so the gifts of faith, purity and peace will again be in our beloved country and in the world. Our weapons, the Holy Rosary and the prayer to Saint Michael, are powerful for peace. Prayer changes the world-prayer, fast and the outcome will alter for the best. We invite all to unite with confidence in God’s plan for our good and of our families. Again I ask you to stop by our Kiosk and pick up one CD for you and one to give away to whom the Holy Spirit will guide you! New CDs you can listen to are: “Prayer: Gateway to the Spiri-tual Life” by Archbishop Paul Coakley, “Fan or Follower? - Your Relationship with Jesus” by Jeff Cavins. “Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love” by Dr. Edward Sri. These CDs I am sure would fill a gap in your knowledge. Toti Conforti

USHERS ARE NEEDED We are looking for individuals (men and women) who are looking to share their time and talent. Is God tugging at your heart to get involved? If the answer is “yes”, please leave a message for Sal Valente at the Rectory of-fice at (516) 746-6585 X9101 and he will contact you and let you know more about the Ministry of Ushers. There is a great need for more ushers, please consider service to our parish in this rewarding ministry.

News from Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell

240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501 ▪ (516) 571-2660 ▪

FAX (516) 742-4099

ATTENTION SENIORS:

FREE FLU SHOTS

Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell and North Shore-LIJ Syosset Hospi-

tal are pleased to announce free flu shots for senior citizens in the community. This

year’s program will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at

American Legion Post No. 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, New York. Ap-

pointments are necessary and can be made by calling 571-2660.

This program is provided directly to seniors close to home with no out of

pocket expense. County Clerk Maureen O’Connell is pleased to sponsor this event

along with the cooperation of Syosset Hospital who generously donates the vaccine,

American Legion Post No. 144, and the Chamber of Commerce of the Willistons.

Residents 60 and over are particularly vulnerable to complications arising from

the flu virus and as a registered nurse County Clerk O’Connell encourages all seniors

from local communities to take advantage of this free program. Anyone interested in

being vaccinated should be sure to schedule their appointment.

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED PLEASE CALL (516) 571-2660

CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION www.cffor.org

"Today also, conscience is confused with personal opinion, subjective feelings, and self-will." Blessed John Henry Newman Whom do we obey, God or government?

Pope Francis has repeatedly said that marriage must be a union of one man and one woman... Understanding this can help us as we welcome, respect, and care for gay people, on the one hand, and oppose same-sex marriage on the other hand. (irishcatholic.le; cruxnow.com, 6/29/15) "Certainly every citizen of this land, regardless of their sexual orientation, deserves to be re-spected in their person and civic life. But enshrining same-sex marriage in our constitutional system of governance has dangers that may become fully evident over time," said Cardinal Sean O'Mally, Boston. A Washington State florist was sued under a state law that denies religious liberty to businesses when it comes to participating in same-sex marriages. Barronelle Stutzman is being sued both professionally and personally - meaning that her retirement savings and personal assets are at risk - when she turned down a longtime customer who asked her to produce a flower arrange-ment for his "wedding" to another man. She instead recommended other area florists. "Government is supposed to protect freedom, not intimidate citizens into acting contrary to their faith and conscience," said her ADF Legal Counsel Jeremy Tedesco. (LifeSiteNews.com, 6/3/15) "There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right." Martin Luther King, Jr. Mark your Calendar: *October 7th at 6:00 PM on the Feast of The Holy Rosary – Rosary Rally in public view for religious freedom after the 5:30 PM Mass on the steps of St. Aidan Church. * Saturday, October 10th, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Nassau Community College Center for Catho-lic Studies, Garden City, NY. Presentation: "Religion and the Civil War: Focus on the Catholic Church," keynote speaker: Brother Syriac, Chaminade H.S. faculty; free admission & lunch - must register for parking pass.

ROSARY RALLY Please join to pray for restoration and preservation of reli-gious freedom in our nation and throughout the world Wednesday, October 7th at 6:00 PM after the 5:30 PM Mass on the Feast of The Holy Rosary in public view on the steps of St. Aidan Church.

If you have not given in the past please consider donating to this year’s campaign. Your donation will be helping to feed the hun-gry, provide clothes and emergency support to the needy, strengthen parishes throughout our Diocese, help form our future priests and deacons and provide funding for Catholic Charities’ outstanding programs and services. You are also helping to en-sure that our ministries bring Christ’s light to hundreds of thou-sands of people in hospitals, colleges and even our jails.

2015 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL Serving God By Serving Others

CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN 2015 GOAL: $175, 500 PLEDGED: $126,605 # OF GIFTS: 592

MEMORIALS AVAILABLE Memorials are available at any time. Please call the Rectory office at (516) 746-6585 x9101 if interested.

Flower Memorials: Main Altar (2 pieces) $150.00 Shrines $ 55.00 ea - Mary’s Shrine - St. Joseph’s Shrine

- St. Anthony’s Shrine - St. Theresa’s Shrine - Sacred Heart Shrine Bread & Wine Memorial $ 50.00

October 18th 1:00 PM Meeting Convent Community Room November 8th 1:00 PM Meeting Convent Community Room November 14th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Food Drive King Kullen Garden City-drivers needed Food will be brought back to St. Aidan’s December 5th 11:00 AM Holiday Cards at Parker Institute-meet at Convent-drivers needed 1:00-4:00 PM Christmas Party at Eleanor Rigby’s TBA Build-A-Bear Date and time to be announced January 10th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Coat Drive, 12:30-1:30 PM meeting in St. Francis Room February 7th 1:00 PM Meeting Convent Community Room March 13th 1:00 PM Meeting Convent Community Room March 24th 2:00-4:00 PM East egg coloring Parker Institute-drivers needed April 3rd 10:30 AM Mass 12:00-4:00 PM Mother Daughter Brunch Lucky Duck April 17th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Birthright/Mommas House Collection Finamore Center 12:30-1:30 PM Meeting St. Francis Room May 6th Help needed to separate plant orders at the Flynn House time to be announced May 7th 10:00 Am-12:00 PM Plant Pick-Up at 9 Astor Place, Williston Park May 8th Happy Mother’s Day to All Moms May 15th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Bake Sale St. Francis Garden 12:30 –1:30 PM meeting/ Elections St. Francis Room June 14th 7:00 PM JCDA Board Installation Mass (church) Senior court installation and Reception in Kirwin Hall immediately following Mass.

KNIGHTS CORNER SAVE THE DATE – Mark your calendars now for Friday, February 26, 2016 – Corpus Christi Council #2502 will host NY Daily News Golden Gloves bouts at the Council Hall. Details will be provided in the future.

KNIGHTS EARN TOP RATING – Citing the Knights of Columbus’ strong presence in Catho-lic Communities and its members loyalty, rating agency A.M. Best reaffirmed the K of C’s rating of A++ (Superior) for financial strength. The rating agency’s announcement marks the 40th con-secutive year that the Knights of Columbus earned A.M. Best’s highest marks. The Knights of Columbus has $ 99.1 billion of life insurance in force and $22 billion in assets under manage-ment. No insurer in North America is more highly rated than the Knights of Columbus. Speaking of the rating the Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson said, “Our rating is a testament to our ethical and sustainable business philosophy, which combines good business decisions with an outlook that puts people before profits.” BLOOD DRIVE – Corpus Christi Council together with St. Aidan’s Parish is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Sunday, September 27th from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. Plan to partici-pate and give the gift of life! HALL RENTAL – Corpus Christi Council is available for parties BIG and SMALL. For informa-tion on hall rental call Tom at (516) 746-8643.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Saint Aidan 1577

2015 Fashion Show THE WESTBURY MANOR October 13, 2015 6:30pm to 10:30pm Cocktails & Dinner Fashions by $65.00 per person *50/50 $2.00 each * Super Raffles $10 / 3 for $25*

* Chinese Auction raffle tickets $2 / 3 for $5 / 7 for $10 * If you cannot attend the Fashion Show, Raffles are still available to purchase.

All proceeds to benefit the Court Saint Aidan Scholarship Fund

Any monetary or raffle prize donation will be greatly appreciated!

Please contact Doreen Uttaro for any information (516)-741-1834 / duttaro@aol.com / 28 Franklin St., Williston Park NY 11596

Deadline: October 1, 2015 - Return reservation request to Mary Reardon – 19 Park Ave., Williston Park NY 11596 – 516-294-9842

Name: Phone number: No. of people: Amount enclosed: I wish to sit with: (print names on back)

5, 6, 7, 8! CALLING ALL DANCERS! Saint Aidan Dance Academy is looking for girls in 8th grade through 12th grade to help student teach and assist in our dance

classes. Fall classes begin on Saturday, September 26th and run through November 7th. All classes are on Saturdays and run from 9:00-12:00. Come join a great group and have fun volunteering at the same time! Class Schedule for Saturdays: 9:00-10:00 (Studio A) N, PK, K Jazz/Hip Hop 9:00-10:00 (Studio B) 3rd-6th Jazz/Hip Hop 10:00-11:00 (Studio A) N, PK, K Ballet/Tap 10:00-11:00 (Studio B) 3rd-6th Lyrical/Ballet 11:00-12:00 (Studio A) 1st-3rd Jazz/Hip Hop 11:00-12:00 (Studio B) 1st-3rd Ballet/Tap If you have dance experience and would like to work with our younger dancers, please email Stefa-nie at SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com to get more information! * Limited spaces available. *

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville Centre re-quires ANYONE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK? 16 YEARS OR OLDER MUST BE BACK-GROUND CHECKED. A ministry includes Catechists, CYO Coaches, Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus Training Schedule and Register Online at www.drvc.org. Classes are offered by several parishes throughout the diocese. RELIGIOIUS EDUCATION CLASSES BEGIN – Classes for the new school year begin on Monday, September 28th. Classes are held in the upper school building Mondays – Thurs-days. Please pray for our teachers, and our students. TRAFFIC FLOW INFORMATION – With the start of Religious Education classes, parishioners are reminded that traffic flow through the parking lot behind the upper school reverts to a One Way flow from north to south (entering from Winthrop Street and exiting onto Birmingham Place). This one way pattern is in effect from 3:30 – 8:30 pm, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednes-days VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — The Religious Education Office is looking for individuals who are willing to serve as substitute teachers, classroom aides, hall monitors, traffic control aides, etc. for the 2015 – 2016 school year. Prior experience is not necessary; support is provided. Please give prayerful consideration to answering the call to serve in this vital ministry. The School Year runs from late September 2015 through early May 2016. For an application or further information, please call (516) 746-6585 x9404. ATTENTION 8TH GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS — The Special Needs Program is looking for volunteers! If you are available on Thursday afternoons after 4:30 PM and would like to get some experience working with children, there is a special place for YOU to serve as a student aide. The commitment would be an hour and a half each week. Service hour documenta-tion, college recommendations, and scholarship letters are provided for our volunteers when re-quested. For further information, please call (516) 746-6585 x9406 or esmith@staidanparish.org. ATTENTION 6TH GRADE STUDENTS — All 6th Grade Students enrolled in the Religious Edu-cation Program are asked to attend the Bible Blessing Mass at 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 4th here at St. Aidan. During the Mass the student Bibles will be blessed and distributed to our 6th Grade students. CONFIRMATION REHEARSALS — The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred at St Aidan on Saturday, October 17th. There will be two separate Confirmation ceremonies, the first at 11:00 AM and the second at 2:00 PM. There are two separate rehearsals for each ceremony; those to be confirmed are to attend each of their rehearsals which will be held in the church as follows:

11:00 AM Confirmation - October 6th at 6:30 PM AND October 13th at 7:30 PM 2:00 PM Confirmation - October 6th at 8:00 PM AND October 15th at 7:30 PM

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY As Pope Benedict XVI said in his Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, “Everything has its origin in God's love, everything is shaped by it, everything is directed towards it. Love is God's greatest gift to humanity; it is his promise and our hope.”

BLOOD DRIVE - Our blood drive is happening this Sunday!!! Please consider giving blood which will save the life of someone in need! The blood drive which is hosted by the Mineola Knights of Columbus and social ministry is taking place in Msgr. Kirwin Hall from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL DRIVE – Our drive was a success and with all the donations of back packs and school supplies that Parish Social Ministry received we were able to assist 45 families in our parish as well as additional families from New Ground and St. John the Baptist Church. Thank you!!!

FOOD PANTRY - Our next monthly food drive will be taking place on Sunday, October 4th. If you would like to donate food items or personal hygiene items to social ministry, please bring all donations to the back of Church or across the street to the Parish Social Ministry Of-fice. We also have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products, sliced bread and a freezer for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED: cans of peas, coffee, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, pancake mix and dishwashing liquid

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY – Our Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9:45 AM in the Peter and Paul Room of the Finamore Center to knit or crochet prayer shawls or lap blankets for our sick and homebound parishioners. New mem-bers are always welcome. You need not know how to knit or crochet. We have talented parish-ioners who can teach you. At the next anointing of the sick which will take place after the 12:00

PM Mass on Sunday, September 27th members of the prayer shawl committee will be giving out blessed shawls and lap blankets. Please see one of them after mass so that you can receive one for yourself or for a loved one. The next meeting will take place on Monday, September 28th . If you have some wool to do-nate to this ministry, please bring it to the Parish Social Ministry Office. Please call our office if you would like to receive a blessed prayer shawl or if you know of someone who would like one. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 X 9410.

DRIVING COORDINATOR – We are in need of someone who is willing to coordinate driving requests. Your responsibility will involve matching a senior citizen’s driving request with a volun-teer driver. The coordinator will be called upon approximately once every six weeks. This is a vol-unteer position that is done from the comfort of your home. If you are able to assist us please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585 X 9408.

DRIVING MINISTRY – We are in need of additional volunteers to drive our senior citizens to their doc-tor appointments. You need not commit to any particular day. Your name would be added to our list of drivers and when a request for transportation is received we would call you a few days in advance to see if you are available. If you are not available we simply call the next person on the list and perhaps you will be able to drive another time. If interested please call Parish Social Ministry at (516) 746-6585 X 9408.

JOHN MCALLISTER MEMORIAL MEN’S PRAYER GROUP – The Men’s Prayer Group is meeting in Finamore Center on Thursday mornings at 9:45 AM following the 9:00 AM Mass. All men are welcome to gather together for prayer and friendship. Please join us.

PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry is open Monday -Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).

PROMISE TO PROTECT-PLEDGE TO HEAL If you have been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church please believe in the possibility for hope and help and healing. We encourage you to come forward and speak out. Every arch/diocese/eparchy in the United States now has a victim assistance coordinator who is available to obtain support for your needs, to help you make a for-mal complaint of abuse to the arch/diocese/eparchy, and to arrange a personal meeting with the bishop or his representa-tive, if you desire. The victim assistance coordinator for your arch/diocese/eparchy is Mary McMahon, LCSW, Director at (516) 594-9036. All volunteers 16 and over must be background checked and all volunteers 18 and over must attend the Virtus class.

CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES Saturday, Sunday 27th 12:00 PM-2:30 PM Holy Trinity Diocesan HS Saturday, October 3rd 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Kellenberg Memorial HS 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Sacred Heart Academy 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Chaminade HS Sunday, October 4th 10:00 AM-1:00 PM St. Anthony’s HS Sunday, October 18th 10:30 AM-2:00 PM St. John the Baptist Diocesan HS 2:00 PM-4:30 PM St. Mary’s HS 1:00-4:00 PM Holy Cross HS, Flushing, NY Saturday, October 24th 9:00 AM-12:00 PM McGann-Mercy Diocesan HS

DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE-presents 2015-16 The Glory of God is Man FULLY ALIVE. Monthly holy hours for vocations September 18th, October 16th, November 20th, January 15th, February 19th, March 18th and April 15th. Food, youth social, entertainment, adoration and confessions at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, 129 Broadway, Hicksville. Doors open at 7:00 PM-ages 13+. For information go to vocations@drvc.org or (516) 678-5800 x214.

RAINBOWS FOR ALL GOD’S CHILDREN – Rainbows is a support group for children and young adolescents who have suffered a significant loss through death, divorce, separation or any other painful transition. Six sessions will begin on Sunday, October 18th from 10:00 to 11:15 AM. A Parent’s Group is offered at the same time. For more information, please contact Notre Dame Social Ministry at (516) 326-3403.

ENTERING CANAAN-DAYS OF PRAYER & HEALING OR WOMEN-Prayer and healing retreats help those suf-fering the effects of abortion and offer a safe place, a way out of the pain, in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Retreats are led by the Sisters of Life and women who have experience the suffering of abortion and the joy of healing in Christ. Re-treats will be held October 24th, November 7th, January 16th, February 13th, February 27th (in Spanish), March 19th, April 30th, May 28th and June 25th. For more information or to register contact Sisters of Life (866) 575-0075 (toll free) or go to hopeandhealing@sistersoflife.org.

SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF THE ISLAND-Our Lady of Fatima Day, October 13th 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Outdoor rosary walk, Mass, conference, holy hour. For information please call (631) 325-0661.

CORPUS CHRISTI COLUMBIETTES-are looking for new members! We are a group of ordinary ladies who are proud of reaching out and helping those less fortunate by meeting the needs and people in our community. We are an organiza-tion with religious convictions and a dedication to service. There are no specific requirements of your time...you may participate at whatever level you feel comfortable. Please consider giving your time and special skills back to our Catholic community through our organization. The Columbiettes also stand ready to assist their Knights with whatever they may need. You do not need to know someone in the Knights to enroll. Please call (516) 280-3162 or email cccolumbiettes@gmail.com for additional information on how to join. We look forward to hearing from you! ST. RAYMOND PARISH, East Rockaway, NY-Light of the World Lecture Series presents Dana Monaco, MD “St. Teresa of Avila-A Woman of Our Time” October 1st at 7:30 PM in the parish school. Also, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary. Please join us in praying for The United States of America and World Peace, 98th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions on October 13th 7:00-8:30 PM in the church. For information please call (516) 593-5000.