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 ofGod 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. 9408Mrs. Rosemarie Cavallaro, Director - ext. 9410

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

Pastoral Council - ext. 9592Members: Toti Conforti, Cathy Frischmann, Brendan Hickey,

Larry McGovern, Bonnie Parente, Erin Flynn,Mary Ellen Testa and Suellen Peterson

Buildings & Grounds Department—ext. 9122Liturgy of the Eucharist

Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM 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, 12:15 & 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.

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 12:45-3:00 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. Kevin Dillon, Associate Pastor - ext. 9105Rev. Michael Edathil, Associate Pastor - ext. 9106Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Kirwin, Pastor EmeritusRev. Damian Halligan, SJ In ResidenceDeacon Salvatore B. Villani - ext. 9558Deacon Francis J. Love - ext. 9557Deacon Joseph Connelly - ext. 9562Deacon Rudy Martin - ext. 9412Mr. Drago Bubalo, DMA (cand). Music Director ext. 9130E-mail address drago@staidanparish.org

Pentecost SundayJune 8, 2014

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit!

MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2014

St. Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church

1 Kgs 17: 1-6; Mt 5: 1-12

6:30 AM Anna F. Oliver (1st Anniversary Rem.)

9:00 AM Patricia G. Heiman (1st Anniversary Rem.)

12:15 PM Lv. Ints. of June O’Hara and Family

5:30 PM Joan Rogers (1st Anniversary Rem.)

TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014

Weekday

1 Kgs 17: 7-16; Mt 5: 13-16 6:30 AM Agnes Staudacher (Anniversary Rem.) 9:00 AM Angela & Pasquale Rizzi 12:15 PM Maria O’Sullivan

5:30 PM Christopher Carrero

7:00 PM Catholic Daughters Installation Mass

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2014

St. Barnabas, Apostle

Acts 11: 21b-26; 13:1-3; Mt 5: 17-19 6:30 AM Patrick Sullivan 9:00 AM Philip Clavin Amico 12:15 PM Joe Sullivan 5:30 PM Pasquale Salva (8th Anniversary Rem.)

THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014

Weekday

1 Kgs 18: 41-46; Mt 5: 20-26 6:30 AM Joseph D’ Ottavio 9:00 AM In Honor of St. Anthony

10:00 AM Funeral-Patricia Tronolone 12:15 PM Joan Farrel O’Hagan

5:30 PM Kerry Ann Schulman (Birthday Rem.)

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2014

St. Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of theChurch

1 Kgs 19: 9a, 11-16; Mt 5: 27-32 6:30 AM In Honor of St. Anthony/Joseph Hefele

9:00 AM St. Aidan School Graduation Mass 12:15 PM Hubert Hufmann 5:30 PM Michael & Constance Ferragamo

7:30 PM St. Aidan School Graduation Exercises

SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014

Weekday

1 Kgs 19: 19-21; Mt 5: 33-37

9:00 AM Ida Viola

12:30-1:30 PM Confession & Eucharistic Adoration

3:00 PM Christina Gordon/Kevin Grogan

Nuptial Mass

4:00-5:00 PM Confession 5:00 PM Lv. & Dcd. Mbrs. of Barroca &

Furao Family Carole Blaschuk (Birthday Rem.) Walter Blaschuk

William Schmitt Ints. of Dorothy Kennedy 7:30 PM Thomas McMahon (Birthday Rem.)

PENTECOST SUNDAY

MASSES AND SERVICES FOR THE WEEK (continued)

SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2014

The Most Holy Trinity

Ex 34: 4b-6, 8-9; 2 Cor 13: 11-13 Jn 3: 16-18

7:30 AM Mildred, Edward & John Lally 9:00 AM Benjamin Testani 10:30 AM Anna F. Oliver (1st Anniversary Rem.) 12:00 PM James P. Conway Peter Owens Marie Pacher (1st Anniversary Rem.)

Dorothy Clossick-Moran 5:00 PM Parishioners of St. Aidan

BANNS OF MARRIAGE

FIRST WEEK

Margaret Kiernan, St. Aidan

James Delahunty, St. Aidan

Megan Sbeglia, St. Joseph, Garden City, NY

Jason Falck, St. Aidan

Jessica Sachse, St. Aidan

George Kalamaras, St. Paul Greek Orthodox,

Hempstead, NY

SECOND WEEK

Lauren Flynn, St. Aidan

James Persico, St. Aidan

THIRD WEEK

Christina Gordon, Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, NY

Kevin Grogan, Sacred Heart, Glendale, NY

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR

SICK & DECEASED

SICK: Barbara Ueland, Christine

Schifaudo, Christine Lucivero,

Cecilia Han, Geraldo Peixoto,

Kimberly Holmes, Father Brian

Dalton, Stacy Test, Owen Hogan,

Msgr. Robert Kirwin, Roseann

Mushorn, John Moore, Frank Curci,

Connie Sheehan, Norine Zwiebel,

Margaret Knapp, Baby Aidan Peter

Joanne Glaser Kempton

DECEASED: Patricia Tronolone, Salvatore

Cusumano, Juana Marichal, Nancy

Mattone and for all those who

have died serving our country.

June 8, 2014

A LOUD, RUSHING WIND

Things couldn’t have been worse. Even though Jesus had risen from the

dead and appeared to his apostles, even though Thomas had seen his wounds

and placed his hand in the side of Christ, even though the apostles had seen

Christ ascend back to heaven—it just wasn’t enough. The small band of

Christ’s followers was paralyzed by fear—they couldn’t preach, they could-

n’t teach. As a matter of fact, the one right thing they were doing was pray-

ing. Huddled in a room in Jerusalem they waited and prayed with a great

intensity—they were waiting for the Promised Spirit. They had recalled the

words of Christ: “No, I will not abandon you as orphans--I will come to you...”.

(John 14:18 )

And then there was the absolute explosion of Divine Power. The Acts of

the Apostles describes it this way: “And suddenly there came from

heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house

where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them

and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy

Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as they gave them utter-

ance.” (Acts 2: 2-4)

That very day—right away—the apostles went out and made 3,000 new

Catholics and the Church was born. The timid and cowardly had become

brave and felt the presence of the Holy Spirit in their hearts. They were no

longer tentative; they did not hesitate. The prospect of persecution, being

thrown in jail and innumerable inconveniences and difficulties did not

prevent them from preaching the Gospel. They did not care who stood in

their way. They fervently believed that Christ was with them and that they

possessed the Holy Spirit. Nothing could stop them. As a matter of fact, the

more the Church was persecuted, the more the Church grew and the number

of converts increased.

For 2000 years there have been all sorts of people who thought that they

had dealt a death blow to the Catholic Church. Lenin, Stalin and a multi-

tude of others thought that they would break the Church. Communists, athe-

ists, Roman Emperors, various dictators in all sorts of places and circum-

stances thought that they could end the Catholic Church. The mistake they

made was that they thought the Church was merely a human institution. They

forgot that the Church had a divine founder, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and that

the Church is continuously animated by the Holy Spirit. They forgot the promise of Jesus:

“Behold I am with you all days, even to the end of the world.” (Matt 28: 20)

Today is the Birthday of the Catholic Church. Happy Birthday to all of us! Carry the

Light of Jesus to your world.

In Jesus and Mary,

Monsignor James M. McDonald

STEWARDSHIP

06/02/13 $25,813

06/01/14 $27,760 (+7.54%)

RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT COLLECTION 06/02/13 $ 8,130

06/01/14 $ 8,421 (+3.58%)

ASCENSION THURSDAY

05/09/13 $ 6,583

05/29/14 $ 7,263 (+10.33%)

Thank you for your kind and generous support of our parish!

Next weekend’s second collection is for Air Conditioning.

PASTORAL COUNCIL

On Sunday, June 29th, members of the St. Aidan’s Parish Council will be making themselves avail-

able to you in the St. Francis Prayer Garden. Bring your questions, thoughts, and suggestions about

your Parish. We will be serving coffee and look forward to speaking with you.

PENTECOST SUNDAY

ATTENTION ALL EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

OF HOLY COMMUNION AND LECTORS

This weekend is Pentecost Sunday. All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and

Lectors will process out of the church with a lighted candle at the end of all masses represent-

ing Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

UNITED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY PRAYER GROUP

The United Hearts of Jesus and Mary Prayer Group meets on the last Friday of

each month at 7:30 PM in the Upper School Cafeteria. The next meeting will be

held on Friday, June 27th at 7:30 PM. Our evening will include Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament and Mass. Guests: Bridge of Peace Healing Ministry. Music

by Al Barbarino. Any questions please call Tecky (516) 655-9755 or Angela

(516) 655-4429.

THE FOLLOWING GIRLS WILL BE GRADUATING

AND RECEIVING AWARDS AT THE CONCERT

Bell Trophy Natalie Abrusci Elizabeth D' Angelo Caitlin Egan Maggie Dailey Brianna Hefele Vanessa Martins Mickayla Mc Donough Kathryn Philbin Andrea Ryan Mary Tice

Catholics for Freedom of Religion

Educating and Advocating for

Freedom of Religion for All

June 8, 2014

A America’s First Freedom: Religious Liberty

On Tuesday, March 25th, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding whether or not for-profit

companies Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Woods have the right to run their businesses according to the religious convictions

of their owners who object to providing products and services required by the Health and Human Services mandate. This is a

critical Religious Freedom issue. The ruling from the Supreme Court is expected at any time now. Please ask God to move

upon the hearts and minds of the justices, in the midst of their decision making, to preserve the First Amendment rights guar-

anteed to us, including Americans who own a business and run it in keeping with their religious beliefs. Following is a sug-

gested prayer for a decision that preserves religious liberty.

Lord God, Our Father, you are the Righteous Judge over all the earth. We pray that you will have mercy on the United States

as the Supreme Court decides a case that will shape the balance between government power and freedom of religion.

Thank you for the powerful words of the attorneys for Hobby Lobby as they argued that our free exercise

of religion includes how Christians live and work, not just what we do when we gather for worship, so that whatever we do in

word or deed, we may do it in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Enlighten the Justices of the Supreme Court to acknowledge that you alone are Lord of our consciences.

Give the Court humility to recognize that you are the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and that you have instituted human

government so that your people may serve the Lord without fear, in holiness and righteousness before you, all the days of our

life. And Lord, give us grace and boldness to use the religious liberty that we still have to make your truth and mercy known.

Amen.

During this Fortnight For Freedom look into your heart and decide what you can do to preserve religious

freedom. The only mistake you could make is to think you can do nothing. Pray for our country’s leaders that they may be

moved to protect our first freedom. Pray for our clergy that they may teach and inform us of the attacks on our liberty. Attend

Fortnight events and support your fellow Catholics working through Catholics for Freedom of Religion in the cause of reli-

gious liberty.

“Today we are the witnesses. We will pray and we will speak. We will act together and invite others to

join us. Our cause is a cause that is great and a truth that cannot be vanquished.” Bishop William Murphy

Fortnight events in the Diocese of Rockville Centre include:

Bishop Murphy will celebrate the opening Mass, which marks the beginning of the Fortnight, on June 21st at 5:00 PM at

St. Agnes Cathedral, 29 Quealy Pl, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

Father Philip K. Eichner, President of Kellenberg High School and Chairman of the Board of the Catholic League for

Religious and Civil Rights will be the distinguished guest speaker of Catholics for Freedom of Religion on Wednesday,

June 25th, 7:00 PM at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743

Bishop Murphy, Bishop Zglejszewski, and Thomas Renker, Esq. will speak at the rally, “Religious Freedom: Our First

Amendment Right,” hosted by Msgr. Vlaun, President of Telecare TV, on Saturday, June 28th at 10:00 AM in the

auditorium of St. John the Baptist High School, 1170 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795. You are invited to join in

praying the Rosary in public prayer and witness in front of the school to conclude the rally.

Bishop Brennan will celebrate the closing Mass of the Fortnight at 12:15 PM on July 4th at the St. Agnes Cathedral, 29

Quealy Place, Rockville Centre, NY 11570.

Check your church bulletin, Telecare TV and www.LICatholic.org for more information about the Fortnight.

CATHOLICS FOR FREEDOM OF RELIGION

Preserving Religious Liberty for all

The United States Conference of Catholic of Bishops (USCCB) has called again

this year for a Fortnight for Freedom beginning June 21st ending on July 4th as

a time of prayer, information and action standing up for our 1st Amendment

Right to Freedom of Religion.

Fortnight for Freedom Activities include:

- Opening Mass at St. Agnes Cathedral on Saturday, June 21st at 5:00 PM.

- Holy Hour at St. Aidan on Tuesday June 24th at 7:30 PM in the church

- Father Phillip Eichner, President of Kellenberg High School and Chairman of the

Board of the Catholic-League for Religious & Civil Rights will be speaking at the

Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington June 25th at 7:00 PM.

- 2nd Annual Rally for Religious Freedom will be held on June 28th at St. John the

Baptist’s High School

- Check the web-site www.CatholicsForFreedomofReligion.org.

St. Aidan CFFR will meet June 16th at 7:30 PM in Kirwin Hall. All are welcome!

PEANUT BUTTER GANG Join us on Saturday, June 14th at 8:15 AM in the East Campus cafeteria to

make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the hungry and homeless on Long

Island. Children under the age of 9 cannot be accommodated and those un-

der 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must have taken the Vir-

tus Training. You have to pre-register at our e-mail address: peanutbutter-

gang@staidanparish.org. Unfortunately, due to logistics, if you do not pre-register, you cannot

participate. This month we ask each volunteer to bring a jar of peanut butter, a jar of jelly, and 2

loaves of bread. Thank you. Remember what Jesus told us, “Amen I say to you, whatever you

did for the least of my brothers, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40).

VILLAGE OF WILLISTON PARK EXERCISE PROGRAM

The Village of Williston Park is offering a free exercise program designed

for people with arthritis. The classes will be held in the Village Hall, on the

3rd floor, starting June 9th at 9:45 AM. The instructor is Margo Bores, who

has all the qualifications and experience to conduct the class. You are wel-

come, even if you don’t have arthritis, so call your friends and join Margo on

June 9th.

MEMORIAL MASS FOR

SISTER MARGARET JOSEPH GILLIGAN, SC

The Sisters of Charity, Halifax invite to you to

join them for a Memorial Mass for Sister Margaret

Joseph Gilligan, SC to be celebrated on Saturday,

June 21st at 9:45 AM at the Church of Saint Ai-

dan. Please come and pray for Sister Margaret Jo-

seph as we give thanks for her many years of ministry at Saint Ai-

dan’s and for her life as a dedicated Sister of Charity. There will

be a reception in Kirwin Hall immediately following Mass.

MASS OF THANKSGIVING

AND RECEPTION

Deacon Joseph Scolaro will be ordained to the sacred

Priesthood on Saturday, June 14th. He will preside

at a Mass of Thanksgiving at 12:00 PM here at our

parish on Sunday, June 22nd. There will be a recep-

tion in Msgr. Kirwin Hall immediately following Mass. All are

invited to come and receive a blessing from this newly ordained

priest.

FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK

DEACON JOE CONNELLY

On Sunday, June 29th at the 12:00 PM Mass Deacon

Joe Connelly will say farewell to St. Aidan Parish. Dea-

con Joe will be moving to Pennsylvania and we thank

him for his many years of service to our parish. There will be a

reception in Msgr. Kirwin Hall immediately following Mass. All

are invited to come and say farewell to Deacon Joe.

MEMBERS OF PACE WILL BE OUTSIDE OF CHURCH AFTER ALL

MASSES THIS WEEKEND, JUNE 7TH/8TH, SELLING

SUPER RAFFLE TICKETS.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS

COURT ST. AIDAN #1577

Installation of the Court's new officers and new Junior Court officers will take place on Tuesday,

June 10th at 7:00 PM in Church. Refreshments and a short business meeting will take place af-

ter the installation in Msgr. Kirwin Hall.

SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE During this month let us renew our devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, incor-

porating prayers which will unite us fully to the Heart of Christ. Prayers that will

express our gratitude for His Mercy and Love, especially for His Presence in the

Eucharist. Since this devotion is about Christ’s love for us let us put our trust in

that love and find among our family members, friends, neighbors, and in our

work place all those most in need of love and compassion, extending Jesus’ love

and mercy to all, and our own love for them.

Share your reactions and feedback by calling (516) 746-6585 x9592. St. Aidan’s Pastoral Coun-

cil tries to be responsive to the needs of our parish.

JUNIOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS INSTALLATION

New officers and all eligible Junior Catholic Daughters who came in September 2013 will be in-

stalled at the 7:00 PM Mass in the church on June 10th. Dues are $16.50 to join. Refreshments

will follow in Msgr. Kirwin Hall. All Juniors should attend the Mass, dress appropriately and

arrive at the church at 6:30 PM.

INISFADA - ITS BIRTH TO ITS DEMISE

Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 7:30 PM

Manhasset Public Library

Presented by Father Damian Halligan, SJ

Inisfada means “Long Island” in Gaelic. Formerly the summer

home to Nicholas Brady, a Manhattan business man, and his

wife, Genevieve. This eighty-five room mansion in Manhasset,

Long Island sat on thirty acres of rolling lawns, beautiful formal

gardens, and stone statues. Tudor Elizabethan in style, it was

adorned with gargoyles, angels and small animals from its eaves

and corners, and included a great hall, solarium, billard room, master suites, kitchen suites, a private

chapel, secondary and tertiary staircases...everything that a Gold Coast mansion would have and more.

Details abounded—the medallion above the porte cochere depicted Mrs. Brady’s namesake, St. Gene-

vieve, and carvings of fairy tales like Old Mother Hubbard were engraved in gables on the bedrooms’

exterior. This lecture will give you a broad view of its birth to its demise.

A presentation will be given by Father Damian who served twenty years at Inisfada, 1969-76 and 1998-

2013 as a Spiritual Director. He was also in Nigeria, NY province administration, Pastor of St. Peter’s in

Jersey City, in prison ministry and pastorally in various parishes on and off of Long Island. He presently

resides at St. Aidan Parish in Williston Park, also still doing some retreat ministry.

For information please call (516) 627-2300 or go to www.manhassetlibrary.org.

2014 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES

APPEAL

Serving God By Serving Others

CHURCH OF ST. AIDAN

2014 GOAL: $174,200

PLEDGED: $124,854

# OF GIFTS: 558

Please remember that our parish receives a refund if we make our goal again this year.

THE KNIGHT’S CORNER

(Providing information from the Knights of Columbus)

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN? Corpus Christi Council # 2502 serves

both St. Aidan and Corpus Christi Parishes. Membership in the Knights

is open to all Catholic Men at least 18 years of age. For information

call (516) 746-8643 or contact Jim Corrigan at the Religious Education

office (516) 746-6585 x9401.

Mark Your Calendars – for the following summer events being

sponsored by Corpus Christi Council # 2502:

July 14th – Annual Charity Golf Outing at Glen Cove C.C., 7:00

AM shotgun start, $ 135 per golfer for reservations call Bob Red-

mond at (516) 741-8930 or Ken Lyons at (516) 746-8643.

July 26th – Annual Family Picnic at Wilson Park (near Mineola

Pool) 12:00 noon; $10 adults; $5 children 10 and up; under 10

free. For reservations call Tom Kelly at (516) 414-2229.

HALL RENTAL – Big parties or small, the Corpus Christi Council Hall is avail-

able for rental. For information call Tom at (516) 746-8643.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA PENTECOST! A feast of the universal Church which commemorates the De-

scent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, fifty days after Christ’s Resurrec-

tion. It brings the Easter season to its end. We might compare today’s feast to

that of the Epiphany; for Epiphany bears a similar relationship to Christmas

as Pentecost does to Easter.

Pentecost marks the beginning of the Church. It marks the beginning of the work of the Holy Spirit as

Jesus promised to us “He will not leave us orphans, He will send us the Comforter, who will teach us

all things!” Pentecost is the feast of the Holy Spirit. He dwells in our soul, and since Baptism He has

made our body and soul His temple.” Do you not know that you are the temple of God and the Spirit

of God dwells in you?”

Christ is our Mediator, and the Holy Spirit Guides His Church. Christ is present in the Holy Eucharist

and with the Holy Spirit sanctifies and glorifies. The Holy Spirit is the soul of Church, Christ’s mys-

tical Body. He is especially active in the confessional, “Receive the Holy Spirit, whose sins you shall

forgive, they are forgiven them.” as Jesus said. Preaching is also the work of the Holy Spirit, it is

God’s word. The Holy Mass is where we find the essential work of the Holy Spirit. In the Incarnation

the Son of God became one of us “Conceived by the Holy Spirit,” so in the Mass He is called down to

change bread and wine into Christ’s Body and Blood. If we read Colossians 2:16-17 Paul said that the Jewish feasts are an anticipation of what is to come

through Jesus Christ. We as Christians may not celebrate them, but we will gain a greater understand-

ing of the Bible and its significance. Pentecost is the feast of “SHAVUOT” (the feast of harvest). As

we read in the Acts of Apostles, devout Jews from every nation were staying in Jerusalem. The Apos-

tles were filled with the Holy Spirit which enabled them to proclaim the Word of God. The crowds

heard them speaking in different languages, they were amazed. Peter got up and preached the “Good

News” of the kingdom of God and 3000 people accepted the message of Christ, were Baptized and

added to God’s Church! The miraculous outpouring of the Holy Spirit, as we read in the books of

Acts, similarly, as we read in the Old Testament, Moses went up to Mount Sinai and the Word of

God was given to the Israelites at the feast of Shavuot, and when they accepted it became servants of

God! Jews celebrated a harvest on Shavuot, and the Church celebrated a harvest of newborn souls on

Pentecost!

Let’s celebrate Pentecost properly and let’s be convinced that the same miracle we read in the Gospel

will take place in our hearts. In the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass the Holy Spirit will be poured out on

me, one of God’s beloved Child! Pray, pray fervently, “Come Holy Spirit, fill the Hearts of your

faithful.”

In our Kiosks we have wonderful CDs which will help you in the knowledge of these marvelous facts

on our Faith! The new ones are absolute testimony of the power of the Holy Spirit to direct and focus

our search for truth. After you listen to them, give them away, the Holy Spirit will complete the work

and bring their souls into the arms of God!

Toti Conforti

PROGRAM INFORMATION: -$90 (includes 1 t-shirt, art classes, water

bottle and art show)

-Additional shirts can be purchased for $8.00

-The Saint Aidan Art Program is open to all

children entering Nursery - 6th Grade as of

September 2014.

-The Art program will be running for one two

week long session from:

Monday, June 30th to Friday July 13th.

-Drop off and pick up each day is in Msgr.

Kirwin Hall

-Parents must sign their child in and out.

Please be prompt in picking up your child.

-Each child will complete 3 projects in various

styles of art.

-At the end of the two week session, parents

are invited to our Art Show, which will be

held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall on Friday, July

13th from 12:00 – 1:30 PM.

Class Schedule 9:00-10:00 AM– Nursery, Pre –K, K

10:00-11:00 AM 1st, 2nd, 3rd

11:00 AM-12:00 PM 4th, 5th, 6th

-Checks and Registration Forms can be mailed

to or dropped off at:

Church of St. Aidan

505 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Attn: Steve Loewenthal or

Stefanie Henn

REGISTRATION FORM:

Child’s Name: ___________________ Age:______ Date of Birth:__________ Grade as of September 2014:_______

School:_______________________

Home Address:___________________

City: ______________Zip Code:______

Phone Number:___________________ Cell Number:_____________________

E-mail Address:___________________

Emergency Contact

Name:__________________________ Relationship:_____________________

Phone Number:___________________

Child’s T-shirt Size

Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large

Note: Children Must Wear Their

T-Shirts EVERYDAY!

Physical Limitations:_______________

Allergies:_________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature

X_______________________________

Any Questions?

Contact Stefanie at

SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com

Saint Aidan Art Program Summer 2014

REGISTRATION FORM:

Child's Name:_______________________

Age:_________ Grade:_________

Date of Birth:_______________________

School:__________________

Home Address:______________________

City:_____________ NY Zip Code:_____

Parents Names:______________________

Home Phone: ( )

Cell Phone: ( )

E-mail Address:_____________________

Emergency Contact

Name: ____________________________

Relationship to Child:________________

Phone Number:_____________________

Physical Limitations:________________

Special Needs:_____________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

Allergies:_________________________

My child intends to attend on the following

days:.

__ all 5 days __Monday __Tuesday

__ Wednesday __Thursday __Friday

Mail completed applications by July 15th

to:

Church of St. Aidan's

c/o Emma Parente at the Rectory

505 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

email questions to me at:

EmmaParente@Verizon.net

I Hope You'll Dance My name is Emma Parente and I am a

9th grader at Kellenberg Memorial High

School. I am in the process of working

on my Girl Scout Gold Award Project.

For my project, I am creating a dance

program at St. Aidan's for children with

special needs. For the first program, I am

opening up classes to girls age 7-12 with

special needs.

At a private dancing school, I have been

assisting in a special needs dance class

for a few months to help prepare. Also,

the instructors at the St. Aidan's Dance

Academy have volunteered to assist me

with my program. If you know of or

have a child with special needs, please

sign up for this wonderful program.

The program will be held in the Convent

Music Room and is scheduled for the

week of July 21st - July 25th, Monday

and Tuesday 3:45-4:45 PM, Wednesday

3:15-4:15 PM, Thursday and Friday

10:00 -11:00 AM.

A parent or guardian must stay during

the class. Parents and guests may join us

for the open class on Friday at 10:00 AM

to see what your child has learned.

The class is free! You may come to any

or all of the classes.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

-$95 (Includes 7 one-hour dance classes, t-shirt

and

recital)

-Each additional class style of dance is $60.

-Sibling Rate: $10 off the second child.

-Girls must wear fitted clothing (leotard, leggings,

tights, etc.) Jeans are not permitted. Dancers

must also have dance shoes or wear sneakers,

(although dance shoes are encouraged). Girls

cannot dance barefoot, in socks, or in flip-flops.

-Classes are held in the Convent, 16 Pembroke

Street.

-Contact Stefanie at:

SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com with

any additional questions.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday:

5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz

6:00 -7:00 PM 1st-3rd Tap

7:00-8:00 PM 4th-8th Lyrical

8:00- 9:00 PM 4th-8th Jazz/Hip Hop

Tuesday:

5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet

6:00 -7:00 PM 1st-3rd Jazz

7:00-8:00 PM 2nd- 4th Cheer/Kickline

Wednesday:

4:30-5:00 PM Mommy & Me 2-3 years old

Mommy & Me Class not in recital

5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap

6:00 -7:00 PM 1st-3rd Ballet

7:00- 8:00 PM Assistant Class

Classes start Monday, June 30, 2014 and run

through Wednesday, August 13, 2014.

Recital date TBA.

*Parents please keep this portion!

REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Child’s Name:___________________________________

Age:____ Grade:_____ Date of Birth________________

Home Address:__________________________________

_________________________________Zip Code:_____

Home Phone:______________ Cell Phone:___________

E-mail Address:_________________________________

Emergency Contact Name:________________________

Relationship to Child:_____________________________

Phone Number:__________________________________

Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking:

Class______________________ Grade Level_________

Day:______________________ Time:______________

Class______________________ Grade Level_________

Day:______________________ Time:______________

*If you need additional space for more than one class,

please attach an extra sheet.

Physical limitations:______________________________

Allergies:______________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature

X_____________________________________________

Today’s Date: ________________

Please send in your completed registration

form with your payment (checks made out to

the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505

Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596, Attn:

Stefanie Loewenthal .

Saint Aidan Dance Academy

Summer 2014

SAINT AIDAN VBS SUMMER PROGRAM DETAILS

Week 1: July 28th – August 1st

Week 2: August 4th – 8th

-You have the option to register for 1 week or

2 weeks.

-Each week-long session is different and is

filled with a variety of fun and interactive

activities.

-VBS is open to all children entering Pre-K-6th

Grade as of September 2014.

-Program Cost for one week: (includes 1 t-shirt

and 1 water bottle) $70

-Program Cost for two weeks: (includes 2 t-

shirts and 1 water bottle) $115

-Pre-K Program: from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

cost $50 for 1 week $80 for 2 weeks

-Counselor In Training Program – open to 6th

and 7th graders – Cost $25 for 1 week

$40 for 2 weeks

-Additional shirts can be purchased for $8 each.

-Drop off and pick up is inMsgr. Kirwin Hall

-Drop off is between 8:45-9:00 AM.

-Pick up is between 1:00-1:15 PM.

-Parents must sign their child in and out.

Please be prompt in picking up your

child.

-Each day, children will be provided with a

snack and juice or water.

-At the end of each week long session, parents

are invited to our short musical concert,

which will be held in Msgr. Kirwin Hall

at 9:30 AM.

-Checks and Registration Forms can be

mailed

to or dropped off at:

Church of St. Aidan

505 Willis Avenue

Williston Park, NY 11596

Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal

REGISTRATION FORM

Childs Name: ___________________

Age:______ Date of Birth:__________

Grade as of September 2014:_______

School:_______________________

Home Address:___________________

City: ______________Zip Code:______

Phone Number:___________________

Cell Number:_____________________

E-mail Address:___________________

Emergency Contact

Name:________________________

Relationship:_____________________

Phone Number:___________________

Please Circle:

Week 1: July 28th

– August 1st

Week 2: August 4th

– 8th

Child’s T-shirt Size

Small Medium Large Extra Large

Note: Children Must Wear Their T-Shirts

EVERYDAY!

Physical Limitations:_______________

Allergies:_________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature

X_______________________________

Any Questions? Contact Stefanie at:

SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com.

Contact Stefanie for more information! Limited spaces available!

SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com

Do you need community service? Do you have dance experience? 5, 6, 7, 8! Calling All Dancers!

Saint Aidan Dance Academy Junior Assistant Program -Must be a girl in 7th or 8th grade and must have some

type of prior dance experience. -Can volunteer at the Saint Aidan Dance Academy and assist

with our classes and recital preparation.

-Can be part of our Dance Assistant Team, learn choreography in addition to volunteering.

-7 week sessions in the fall, winter, spring and summer. -We not only dance, but we volunteer and do community

service activities such as baking at the Ronald McDonald House, performing at local events such as Williston Day

and Nursing Homes around Christmas.

Please note: 7th grade volunteers must be enrolled in a classes in addition to the class they are volunteering for.

Summer Class Schedule

Monday:

5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Jazz

6:00 -7:00 PM 1st-3rd Tap

7:00-8:00 PM 4th-8th Lyrical

8:00- 9:00 PM 4th-8th Jazz/Hip Hop

Tuesday: 5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Ballet

6:00 -7:00 PM 1st-3rd Jazz

7:00-8:00 PM 2nd- 4th Cheer/Kickline

Wednesday:

4:30-5:00 PM Mommy and Me

2-3 years old.

*not in the recital

5:00-6:00 PM Nursery, Pre-K, K Tap

6:00 -7:00 PM 1st-3rd Ballet

7:00-8:00 PM Assistant Class

VBS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Please PRINT neatly or your application will not be considered.

Please note that not all applicants will be chosen as volunteers.

Name:_____________________________ Age:______ School:________________________

Grade you will be entering in September:_______

Home Address:_________________________ Town:_________________ Zip Code:________

Home Phone Number:___________________ Cell Phone Number:______________________

Email Address:______________________________________________

*** You will be notified by EMAIL ONLY if you are chosen as a volunteer. ***

Allergies:_____________ Emergency Contact Name:_________________

Relationship to you:_________________ Phone Number:____________________

Circle the week(s) you wish to volunteer:

July 28th -August 1st August 4th-August 8th

*We will try our best to accommodate your request.

Signature:____________________ Today’s Date:________

PROGRAM INFORMATION

-$50 (Includes 7 half-hour dance classes, and t-shirt

for child only)

-This program is for girls only

-Girls must be at least 2

-Program is recommended for girls ages 2-3 and

must be accompanied a parent or caregiver.

-Each class will begin and end in a prayer.

-Classes are on Wednesdays 4:30-5:00 PM

-Classes run July 2nd-August 13th.

-Contact Stefanie at

SaintAidanDanceAcademy@gmail.com

with any additional questions.

*Please send in your completed registration form

with your payment (checks made out to the

Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory in an en-

velope labeled Saint Aidan Dance Academy,

Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal.

REGISTRATION FORM MOMMY & ME

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Child’s Name:____________________________________________________________

Age:_________________________ Grade:_____________________ Date of Birth:_________________________

School:________________________________________________

Home Address:______________________________ City:_________________________ Zip Code:___________

Home Phone:___________________ Cell Phone:________________

E-mail Address:___________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Name:_________________________________________________

Relationship to Child:______________________________________________________

Phone Number:_________________________-_______

Class(es) Your Child Will Be Taking:

Class_______________________________ Grade Level__________________________

Day:__________________ Time:__________________

*If you need additional space for more than one class, please attach an extra sheet.

Physical limitations:________________________________________________________

Allergies:________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature X_________________________________________ Today’s Date: ________________

Please send in your completed registration form with your payment (checks made out to the Church of Saint Aidan) to the Rectory: 505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park NY 11596,

Attn: Stefanie Loewenthal.

Saint Aidan Dance Academy Presents: Mommy & Me!

Love — caritas — is an extraordinary force which leads people to opt for courageous and

generous engagement in the field of justice and peace. It is a force that has its origin in

God, Eternal Love and Absolute Truth. Encyclical of Pope Benedict XVI, June 29, 2009.

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.”

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY BAGS OF CLOTHING ON THE BACK STEPS OF THE PARISH

SOCIAL MINISTRY OFFICE!!!!!!!

FOOD PANTRY: Our next monthly food will being taking place during the week-

end of June 7th & 8th. If you would like to donate non-perishable food and personal

hygiene items, please bring them to back of church or across the street to the Parish

Social Ministry office. We have a refrigerator for eggs, dairy products and a freezer

for ground beef, chicken cutlets and frozen pizzas. Items for the week are:

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 members are always welcome. You need not know

how to knit or crochet. We have talented parishioners who can teach you. The next

meeting will take place on Monday, June 9th . If you cannot be at the anointing

mass and would like to receive one of these shawls or blankets, please contact our

office. If you have any questions, please call Parish Social Ministry (516) 746-6585

x9410.

“The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide.” Henri Nouwen

PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Social Ministry office is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00.

Please use the Finamore Parish Center entrance (across from the church on Willis Avenue).

PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY

paper towels, cereal, coffee and dishwashing liquid.

We are also in need of metro cards which we use for

our families through out the year.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS: Are you aware that the Diocese of Rockville

Centre requires ANYONE IN ANY MINISTRY TO BE VIRTUS TRAINED AND

HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK. A ministry covers Catechists to CYO Coaches,

Ushers to Liturgical Ministers, and all parish organization members. Check the Virtus

Training schedule and register online for a class being offered by several local par-

ishes at www.drvc.org.

CONFIRMATION SCHEDULED – We have been notified by the Diocese of Rock-

ville Center that Bishop Robert Brennan will administer the Sacrament of Confirma-

tion here at the Church of Saint Aidan on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Bishop Bren-

nan will officiate at two Confirmation liturgies at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. A letter

was mailed to all candidates this week notifying them of their assigned ceremony.

REGISTRATION OPEN – The Religious Education office is currently finalizing

registration materials for classes in the 2014 – 2015 School Year. Registration pack-

ages will be mailed to all families who had students enrolled in religion classes from

kindergarten to 7th grade during the most recent school year. Parents who will be reg-

istering a child for the first time in our program should contact the Religious Educa-

tion office (516) 746-6585 x9404 for registration materials. Registration will remain

open until July 15, 2014.

NOTE: A copy of a child’s Baptismal Certificate must accompany the registration

for any new students.

CATECHISTS NEEDED – The Religious Education office is looking for individuals

who are willing to serve as teachers to pass on their Catholic Faith to students en-

rolled in our program. Prior experience is not necessary - training will be pro-

vided. Please give prayer consideration to answering this call for teachers. For an ap-

plication or further information, please call our office (516) 746-6585 x9404.

OFFICE HOURS – The Religious Education office (Upper School, Room 301) is

open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Monday to Friday. For information call (516) 746-

6585 x9404.

ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CHURCH, Bellerose, NY- “35 And Still Alive” The 35th Annual

Gregorian Festival will be held June 19th-29th. Eleven fabulous nights. Rides, games, prizes, merchan-

dise booths, games of chance, gourmet foods and well-known live entertainment. Hours of operation

7:00-11:00 PM. For information go to www.sgtgfestival.com.

AMERICAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY-There will be a bus trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic

City on Monday, June 16th. A bus will take you from the parking lot of the Williston Park American

Legion Post 144, 730 Willis Avenue, Williston Park at 9:00 AM. You need to be at the parking lot by

8:30 AM. The cost is $35.00 with a return of $25.00 in slot credits. Upcoming trips for 2014 are sched-

uled the third Monday of each month. The next trip will be on July 21st. If you are interested please

contact Dot Perry (516) 248-9063 or Money Metzger (516) 742-0084.

KELLENBERG MEMORIAL HS, Uniondale, NY-Step Out of the Boat! What would happen if we

all stepped out of the comfort zones of our personal ministries and ventured forth to pray with others for

unity? What would happen if we all surrendered to the love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the

Sacred Heart of her Son, Jesus Christ? Come find out June 21st from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM. Topics: De-

votion, Adoration, Mary, Scriptures, the Holy Spirit, Divine Mercy, True Presence, The Rosary, Liturgy.

Cost: $50 Adults; $25 Young Adults (20s-30s) and Teens (13-19). Price includes breakfast and lunch.

For ticket information please call (516) 678-5800 x408 or email jpalmer@drvc.org.

FATHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST-On Sunday, June 15th, Boy Scour Troop

45 will hold its Annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast. It will take place at the Knights of

Columbus Hall on Jericho Turnpike in Mineola from 7:30 AM-12:00 Noon. Ticket prices

are $5.00 each, children 4 and under are free. Please come out and enjoy breakfast with your family,

your friends and your neighbors while supporting Troop 45.

CAR WASH-Girl Scout Troop #1887 will hold a car wash on Saturday, June 21st from 11:00 AM-2:00

PM at the Herricks Community Center on the corner of Shelter Rock Road and Herricks Road to raise

funds for robotic parts. For information please call Kris Pepper at (516) 297-5241.

HOLY TRINITY HS, Hicksville, NY-SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS-A variety of summer

sports camps are being offered at Holy Trinity HS. For information please call (516) 433-

2577 or go to htsportscamps@holytrinityhs.echalk.com. All full day camps include lunch/

dinner. Multi camp and group discount rates available.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT DRIVE -Matthew Kaplan, along with the Elks East District Youth Committee

and the VFW Long Beach Post #1384 will be holding a sporting equipment drive to give back to the

Long Beach Community who were hit so hard by hurricane Sandy. Lightly used or new sports equip-

ment are being collected. This may include, but certainly not limited to baseballs, footballs, jump ropes,

tennis rackets, lacrosse padding, soccer nets, or cleats. Monetary donations to help the Long Beach Lit-

tle League purchase new jerseys and equipment for their teams will be gladly accepted. All donations

will accepted until June 14th. A presentation will be held at the VFW Long Beach Post #1384 on June

28th at 1:00 PM. For information on how to donate please contact Michael Kaplan at

MjvKaplan@gmail.com.