Saint Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church

37 Union Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701

MISSION STATEMENT We dream of St. Martin’s as a Eucharist community celebrating our life in Jesus Christ by prayer, learning, and service. PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Gerard Gordon, Pastor Rev. Joseph Madsen, Associate Pastor Deacon Richard Ferri Deacon Michael A. Aprile Deacon Lawrence McPartland Sr. Marie Josee Siede, Outreach Director Jennifer Kennedy, Rel. Ed. Coordinator

PARISH STAFF Michelle Hackett, Business Manager Kelly Harvey, Tuition Secretary

PARISH DIRECTORY Rectory Office 631-264-0124 Rectory Fax 631-264-0139 Music Inquiries 631-264-0124 School Office 631-264-7166 Religious Ed. Office - 631-691-1617 Parish Outreach Office 631-264-4840 Parish Outreach Fax 631-264-0749 Employment Program 631-598-2378 St. Martin’s Thrift Shop 631-598-1144 Immigration Services 631-691-1619

WEBSITES Parish Website -www.stmartinschurch.net School Website - www.smtschool.org Rectory Email - smtrectory@gmail.com Rel. Ed Email - stmartinreo@gmail.com Outreach - smtoutreach@optonline.net

RECTORY HOURS Monday-Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday and Sunday: 9:00AM-2:00PM

OUTREACH HOURS Monday-Friday: 10:00AM-12:30PM & 1:30PM-4:00PM Immigration Services Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00AM - 12:30PM & 1:30PM - 4:00PM

EUCHARIST MASS SCHEDULE Monday - Friday: 8:30AM Saturday Morning: 8:30AM Saturday Vigil: 5:00PM Sunday Masses: 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12 NOON, and 5:00PM Parishioners who are unable to attend Sunday Mass may receive the Eucharist at home on a weekly basis. Please call the rectory to arrange for a visit by a Special Minister of Holy Communion. *The schedule for Holy Days will be announced on the previous Sunday. BAPTISMS Baptisms take place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at 1:30PM. RECONCILIATION Saturdays at 4:00PM

DEVOTIONS DAILY RECITATION OF THE ROSARY Monday through Saturday, immediately following the 8:30AM Mass. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA Every Monday immediately following the 8:30AM Mass. ROSARY AND CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY Every Monday at 7:00PM in the Church EXPOSITION, EVENING PRAYER, & BENEDICTION First Wednesday of the month, 11:30AM in the Church TAIZE PRAYER Fourth Friday of the month at 8:00PM SPANISH PRAYER GROUP Tuesdays 7-9PM, Spanish Mass every 1st Tuesday

Army National Guard Sgt. George F. Pozo Cpt. Patrick J. Harding U.S. Airforce Stf. Sgt. Scott Attanasio U.S. Army Sgt. Brian Flynn Cpl. Dennis James, Jr. AIC Mark Mohoney SPC Stacy Ann Willingham SPC Stephen Clampitt SPC Zachary Small Lt. Douglas Dornbier II Sgt. Thomas J. McShane Lt. George Anderson Cpt. James Anderson Pvt. Michael Perez Sgt. Pat Kearney Sgt. Sean Luhman 1st LT. Michael Diliello Samantha McDermott-Gamble Joshua Gebhart 1st Class Sgt. Edward C. Donnelly Sgt. Sean Natuzzi Sgt. Thomas J. McDonough Sgt. Conor O’Malley Cpt. KeriAnn Murphy

2nd Lt. Ian X. Berry Lt. John Nikas U.S. Marine Corps LCpl. Nate Foersch Maj. Timothy Hiel PFC William MacKenzie 2nd LT. Michael Rosenberg LCpl. Michael Harms LCPL James W. Suschinsky LCPl. Korkean Dulgerian LCPL Charles Wojcik PFC Andrew Scott LCpl. Joseph J. Pirro LCPL Myles Kurgic CPL Ryan Thomas Alberto U.S. Navy Michael Azzara Stephen Joblon Jason Kinkead ET 3 Marcie Moher Edward Rivera MM2 Joseph Kalinowski Anthony J. Magri Lt. Michael Siderine MA3 (SW) David J. Heffron Lt. John Homola - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rob Bracero Lt. Daniel Gavigan Lt. Col. James Grace

Mass Intentions SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th Is 50:4c-9a/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 (131) 5:00PM Pauline Grega, Vincent Daniels

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th Is 50:4c-9a/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 (131) 9:00AM People of the Parish 10:30AM Maria Scopa 12 NOON Eugenia & Stefan Winiarek 5:00PM Jeremiah Anglim - 1st Anniversary MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th 1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 7:1-10 (443) 8:30AM Rocco Oppedisano .

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17 (638) 8:30AM Yolanda Jaquez

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th 1 Tm 3:14-16 (445)/Jn 19:25-27 8:30AM Amy Rodriguez

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th 1 Tm 4:12-16/Lk 7:36-50 (446)

8:30AM Joseph Messineo

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th 1 Tm 6:2c-12/Lk 8:1-3 (447) 8:30AM Pauline Berketis

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th 1 Tm 6:13-16/Lk 8:4-15 (448) 8:30AM Margaret McCole -1st Anniversary 5:00PM Brian Carl

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th Wis 2:12, 17-20/Jas 3:16-4:3/Mk 9:30-37 (134) 9:00AM Grace Haggerty 10:30AM Ferguson & Mulligan Families 12 NOON People of the Parish 5:00PM Jerry & Ann Anglum (55th Wedding Anniversary)

Please pray for the following individuals:

Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their

families for the selfless acts they perform in our country’s time of need. We ask this in the name of

Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Thomas Finn Barbara Schubart

Ann Budd Barbara Burns

Jeanne Stubenrauch William Chadwick

Barbara McDermott Billy Breitenbach

Jake Casella Marianna Greco

Doreen Montagna Gary Garo Sinanyan

Banns of Marriage

Third Time Stephen McNamara

and Brittany Ott

Respect for Life

In the time it takes to read this message, one baby will die from surgical abortion. One baby every twenty seconds, three per minute, 180 per hour, over 4000 per day die from abortion. That’s more deaths in one day than occurred at the WTC on 9/11/01. It is equivalent to the WTC loss every day of the year! This is the hidden war of terror being waged on the unborn in our country. Your prayers and support to end abortion are desperately needed and gratefully appreciated.

The Sept. issue of the Life News is available for your information. As you leave Mass, please take a copy home.

Special Collection

This weekend, September 11th/12th, the Diocese will be taking up the National Collection for The Catholic University of America. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

ST. MARTIN’s CYO BASKETBALL REGISTRATION

There will be registration for St. Martin’s CYO basketball at St. Martin’s Gym, 30 Union Ave, Amityville, on: Saturday, September 18, 10:00-12:00PM, Sunday, September 19, 11:00-1:00PM and Monday, September 20, 7:00-9:00PM. See the form in the bulletin. Forms will also be distributed in the schools and may be returned by mail. You may also contact M i k e M e h a r y b y e m a i l : mehazh@optonline.net or call 516-623-1111 ext. 218, or, call or text 631 835-9780. There is an instructional program for girls and boys in Grades 1-3 that starts in November at St. Martin’s gym. Boys Travel, Grades 3-8, starts in October. Volunteer coaches are needed, especially at younger levels.

On Saturday, Sept. 18th, there will be Mass said at 9:00AM at St. Ladislaus Church, located at 18 Richardson Place in Hempstead, NY. It is the beginning of 40 Days for Life. After Mass, all will process to the Planned Parenthood building and say the Rosary for Life. For more information, please call Nancy at 631-598-3252. Come and be a voice for the voiceless.

May They Rest In Peace

August 26, 2021

Kabul, Afghanistan

Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza, United States Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Darin T. Hoover, United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Ryan C. Knauss, United States Army Corporal Hunter Lopez, United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum, United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola, United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui, United States Marine Corps Sergeant Johanny Rosario Picharado, United States Marine Corps Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez, United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz, United States Marine Corps Hospital Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak, United States Navy Corporal Daegan W. Page, United States Marine Corps

Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual

light shine upon them.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed

through the Mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

With an increase in demand for baptisms, we wanted to take the time to update you on the new sponsor requirements. Moving forward, all sponsors must meet ALL requirements listed below. If they do not meet the requirements, they will not be permitted to be a sponsor. If you have any questions about an upcoming baptism, or the sponsor requirements in general, please do not hesitate to call the Rectory at 631-264-0124.

Sponsor Requirements There may be one or two sponsors, but one is necessary. When there is one sponsor, he or she

must be a Catholic who meets all requirements. One sponsor must be male, and the other female. There may not be two godmothers, or two

godfathers. A Catholic sponsor must provide a signed “Sponsor Certificate” form, as well as proof of

Sacraments (baptism and confirmation). *Sponsors can request this from the parish in which they were baptized).

Requirements for the Catholic sponsor

At least 16 years old Baptized and confirmed Living an upright Catholic life If married, it must be a valid Catholic marriage. The Sponsor has to have been married validly

in the Catholic Church. No penalties (e.g., left the Church). A Catholic who has left the Catholic Church cannot be a

sponsor, and cannot be a “Christian witness” if they join another faith. Cannot be either parent. A baptized non-Catholic must accompany a Catholic sponsor They are a “Christian witness” and not a “sponsor” The other sponsor with a Catholic sponsor must be baptized. Jewish or Muslim or any other

non-baptized are not permitted. *Proof of baptism is required. The baptized non-Catholic must not be someone who has left the Church. There may be a proxy for the godparent, who meet the same requirements as for a sponsor. Names of sponsors and godparents may not be changed later.

SOME STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS: In the Second Reading, James is explaining the importance of works in our faith. He writes, “So also faith of itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

On September 14, we celebrate the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross. The Triumph of the Cross provides an opportunity to look again at the perfect stewardship of Our Lord. He voluntarily laid aside all that He made for love of us! He died an ignominious death on a cross, surrendering his life in obedience to His Father. His total surrender is a blueprint for perfect stewardship.

LIVING STEWARDSHHIP: As Christians, we are called to serve others. How

can you be of service to someone – perhaps a neighbor, an elderly relative,

etc.?

Thank you for sharing your

gifts of treasure.

Lord Jesus, help us to hold lightly the gifts we’ve been given and

stand ready to use them and be used in the service of God. Then

we will know the triumph of the Cross in our own lives. Amen.

PARISH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP:

9/5/21 Collection: $11,972.50

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL:

Goal—$87,000 Pledges—$36,500 (41.95%)

Payments—$25,325 Donors—123

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER of HOLY COMMUNION

Training Opportunities—Fall 2021 This training is required for all those who are beginning as Ministers. This “BASIC” training is required for all Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Those who wish to minister in hospitals, nursing homes and to the homebound are required to attend “SPECIALIZED” training in addition to BASIC training. One must attend BASIC training prior to SPECIALIZED training. Plans for SPEICALIZED training will be communicated in a separate memo.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A EUCHARISTIC MINISTER, PLEASE SEND A LETTER OF REQUEST TO FR. GORDON WITH YOUR NAME, CONTACT INFORMATION AND THE CLASS YOU WISH TO ATTEND.

Dates and Locations for Ministry Training Nassau County: St. Paul the Apostle / Brookville Saturday, September 25, 2021 9:00 am—12 noon (Meeting Room) St. Christopher / Baldwin Wednesday, September 29, 2021 7:00 pm—10:00 pm (Lower Hall) Suffolk County: St. Elizabeth of Hungary / Melville Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Msgr. Kane Hall) St. Rosalie / Hampton Bays Saturday, October 30, 2021 9:00 am—12 noon (Community Center)

Doors will open one half hour prior to start time so that attendees can check-in and pick up materials. Those 18 years and above, interested in serving the parish as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion should request to be registered for this training. Please call the parish rectory for more information.

PARISH OUTREACH Laundry detergent, toilet paper, hand soap, dish soap, diapers (all sizes), shampoo, conditioner and deodorant. We appreciate your support!

Thrift Store

Our re-opening is still pending. We will keep you posted on the developments. In the meantime, any one of our volunteers from the thrift store, interested in giving some of their time to help out in the office, are welcome to do so. Give us a call at 631-264-4840.

Welcome back to the students and staff of St. Martin’s. As you begin this new academic year, may the Holy Spirit enlighten your mind and guide your path toward success. May your health remain strong and protected. God bless your families and bless your activities!

WHAT IF?

Time spent in adoration is a time filled with spiritual enrichment, inner and physical healing. It is worth trying and worth sharing your experience with others. Jesus is always thirsting for our presence. Isn’t that amazing!

May God in his infinite love and mercy protect

Haiti and all the countries facing turmoil and/

or natural disasters. May all those who assist

in the relief process and all those who support

with their prayers be blessed a thousand fold.

The Outreach office will be closed from Monday, August 30th to September 10th. We resume our activities on

Monday, September 13th at 10:00AM. Thank you for your understanding.

9/11 Memorial

We celebrate this year the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, let us take a moment to pray for the repose of the souls of all

those who died on the spot, all those who gave their lives while saving others, and those who are still suffering from the aftermath of this tragedy.

Meals on Wheels

Catholic Charities’ Suffolk Meals on Wheels program needs part time drivers, Monday-Friday, to deliver meals to homebound seniors. If interested call Izabela at 631-789-5219.

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